BGA CRIME STOPPER

We are all asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to our tee time. If we are late (without a phone call) it is a crime, and the penalty is a $3.00 fine. The BGA effort is to stop crime, and keep Members from being late. Or, being guilty of other crimes, as determined by The BGA Commissioner. "Do the Crime - Pay The Fine."

BGA Commissioner Emeritus Jim Remler and  BGA Commissioner  W. A. Pace display the Crime Stopper poster. "Do The Crime - Pay The Fine."

JOHN BALAIS - GUILTY OF NOT WEARING A RED SHIRT ON RED SHIRT DAY. Friday November 25, 2022

HE WAS HIDING BEHIND THE CRIME POSTER DUE TO “WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM” Thanks to Foster Panza for the picture.

PAUL RUNDIO WAS OUT OF UNIFORM AT THE 2022 BGA CLASSIC DAY. UNDER PROTEST AND WITH THE AID OF SOME CAFFEINE HE PAID THE FINE.

Commissioner Emeritus, Jim Remler, sent a couple of pictures of members that didn't remember that today, Friday September 30, was red shirt - red hat day.  We collected the customary fine from Mike Rizzio and Neil Messina.

BGA Commissioner W. A. Pace said, "Do The Crime - Pay The Fine".

Neil thought it was a BGA shirt - BGA hat day.  

These  pictures, of members who violated BGA rules, were taken by Jim Remler, in Daytona, during the recent BGA Daytona trip, September 19 to 22, 2022.

One picture is of Neil Messina.  Neil failed to bring his BGA shirt and hat to wear on Wednesday.  Neil was fined $3 and he paid up.  Doesn't Neil look happy?

The other picture is of Vic Jamnik.  In this case Vic brought his BGA hat but did not bring his shirt.  He did bring other BGA "stuff" that was not required but he still had to pay the fine and get his photo taken. Vic also paid his customary $3 fine.  Looks like Vic was not upset about being fined and having his picture taken.

Members, we have 2 new pictures for our "Do the Crime, Pay the Fine" Crime Stoppers section of our web site. The first criminal is Dave Beck. His offense was not having the sandbag ready to turn over to the next recipient.  He "cheerfully" paid his fine.

The second photo is of our frequent offender Buzz Fredrickson.  Buzz arrived late for golf on Friday 8/19 and was assessed a fine.  The BGA treasury surely appreciates Buzz' contributions.  Doesn't Buzz look so happy? (Submitted by BGA Commissioner W. A. Pace.)

On Friday, July 29 2022 fines were collect from Dave Barber and Peter Bockiaro and consequently they had their picture taken with the "Do the Crime, Pay the Fine" poster.  

The first is Dave Barber who could not produce his BGA membership card that was allegedly on his new personal cell phone on Monday July 25.  He was allowed ample time but could not produce the photo.  He then blamed his personal tutor, Foster Panza for not being able to find the photo.  Dave pleaded for more time to consult with his attorney Ed Ryan.....Eventually paid up.  Doesn't he look happy, or does he look like this all the time?

DAVE BARBER SEEKS LEGAL COUNSEL FROM ED RYAN.  COST @ $100 PER HR.

 

DAVE BARBER LOST HIS CASE, PAID THE FINE AND BECAME AGITATED.  THIS MAY BE ANOTHER INFRACTION.  MEMBERS MAY NOW VOTE.  YES - OR NO?

The second is of Peter Bockiaro who obviously did not come dressed in red shirt/hat.  He insisted that he was not playing due to a health issue and was not required to wear the shirt/hat. He came only to take attendance and collect prize money.  He paid the fine and BGA offered to refund the money.  He threw a tantrum and refused.  So, the BGA treasury is a little richer....

Ron Krieger and Bruce Cohoon with the "Do the Crime, Pay the Fine" poster.  Both did not wear the designated Red Shirt/Red Hat for the day, May 27, 2022.  Each paid Paul Piotte the customary fine.

Bruce arrived with the BGA shirt/hat.  By the time Jerry took the pictures he was dressed in Red Shirt/hat.  He still paid the customary fine.  

Don't both of them look happy???

 Sol holding the "Do the Crime, Pay the fine" sign after he paid his fine to Paul Piotte for disrespecting the sandbag and the sandbag trophy.  Sol took it in good stride. May 20, 2022. (Per: Commissioner W. A. Pace.)

Steve Keen, did it again, did the Crime and Paid the Fine on April 22, 2022

(Per Commissioner Pace.)"Steve Keen came late one morning insisting that he was on time.  He apologized and paid his customary fine, as he always does."  

Dick Olsen arrived late for golf a few days ago ( 12/2021) and paid his fine. Commissioner Emeritus Jim Remler took his picture for our "Do the Crime, pay the Fine" section.
 

Buzz Fredrickson cheerfully paid his fine and had his picture taken. Recently, (12/2021), he had the wrong hat on.

Our Commissioner Emeritus Jim Remler lost his BGA towel, Friday November 26, and it was recovered by one of his golfing teammates. Jim paid the customary $3 fine and had his picture taken for the Do the Crime, Pay the Fine poster. Was that the first time Jim has lost his towel?

Jim did not name the "snitch" that turned him in......

Jim Remler sent two pictures of members holding the "Do the Crime, Pay the fine" poster.  One picture is of Mike Stefani.  Mike was at the BGA picnic (November 2021) where we showed a picture of past winners of the Do the Crime and Pay the Fine poster and Mike mentioned that he had been fined and his picture was not included on the poster.  

We certainly did not want Mike to feel that he did not get mentioned.  So we took his picture.  Several of us remember the fine, and remember that Mike readily paid the fine but could not be sure of the offense.  We suspect that Mike might have come late to play.  We certainly appreciate Mike's honesty and paying the fine and we sure did not mean to leave him off the poster board.

The other picture is of Jim Pachmayer.  Jim's offense is more recent.  He showed up to play golf wearing his BGA shirt and hat on a Friday "Red Shirt Day".  Jim paid his $3 fine for this offense.  Some felt that Jim's fine should have been $9.  There could have ben a $3 fine for wearing the BGA Shirt on the wrong day, another $3 fine for wearing the BGA hat on the wrong day, and another $3 fine for not wearing the "Red Shirt".

Jim got off a little light.
 

Dennis Kudla sporting the "Do the Crime, Pay the Fine" poster.

The "crime" occurred on the last RED SHIRT day (10/29) when Dennis failed to wear a Red Shirt.  Dennis readily realized the oversight, paid the customary fine and posed for the picture.  He will soon have his picture on Jim's "Crime" poster.
 

On Monday, September 13, 2021 Dave Barber misplaced his wallet, but it was found and delivered to his house.  However a couple of alert members asked for a BGA card check knowing he did not have his wallet.  What a group of friends. Of course Dave didn't have his wallet, and therefore no BGA membership card....and a $3 fine which he paid.  ( per, Commissioner W. A. Pace.)

John Keller, Do the Crime, Pay the Fine. John forgot his Red Shirt on Friday, August 27, 2021.

Commissioner Emeritus Jim Remler lost his BGA towel on Monday, August 30, 2021. It was found and returned, but Jim admitted the Crime and paid the Fine.

Commissioner Pace lost his BGA towel today Monday, May 24, 2021. The lost towel was returned and the Commissioner did the crime and paid the fine. The BGA treasury is three dollars richer. Thanks to the commissioner.

Peter Bockairo commits his 6th crime and takes over first place in the BGA’s Do the Crime & Pay the Fine program.

Buzz pays his fine for forgetting he signed up for the RyderCup 2021.

Fines keep mounting up. A first for Dave Beck. Number 5 or 6 for John Erdmann. John is on pace for the fine record.

Dave - - - Pay The Fine

And then John - - -  Pay The Fine

Peter Bockiaro is our tee time captain for the month of May.  His first day as tee time captain was this morning Monday, May 3, 2021. Tee time captain is supposed to arrive early in order to take attendance for the game for that date.  Our tee time for this morning was 7:23.  Arrival time should have been prior to 6:53 (half hour in advance).  Captain Bockiaro was not there to take attendance and thus was fined (and he paid the fine) $3.....

(Reported by BGA Commissioner W. A. Pace. Picture provided by BGA Commissioner Emeritus Jim Remler.)

 

BGA members, a photo of Jim Pachmayer (aka Paco) with the do the crime, pay the fine card.  Paco was very late for golf on Monday May 3, 2021.  Fessed up and readily paid his fine.....(per-W.A.Pace)

Dave Barber did the crime but can't remember what it is. :-) :-)

Rennie Anllo forgot his Red Shirt so he Did The Crime and Paid The Fine.

Henry Huntsberry was late so he paid the $3.00 fine.

No BGA Red Shirt Mike. Pay the Fine. November 2020.

All right John Erdmann, set the alarm, late is a Crime. Pay the Fine. November 2020.

Better get up earlier Ed Ryan. Being late is a Crime - - Pay the Fine. November 2020.

JIM REMLER LOST HIS VERY OLD AND SENTIMENTAL BGA TOWEL LAST WEEK.  IT WAS FOUND TODAY, 10/12/20, AND RETURNED TO OUR COMMISSIONER EMERITUS.  JIM REMLER STEPPED UP AND CLAIMED HIS VERY OLD TOWEL ($.99 value), AND PAID THE $3.00 FINE TO GET IT BACK.  DO THE CRIME - PAY THE FINE.

Paul Rundio was only a new BGA Member for about one minute before he was fined $3.00 for the Crime of not arriving 30 minutes prior to tee time. Do the Crime, Pay the Fine.

Guilty.

Rennie Anllo and Bob Feldberg no Red Shirt August 7, 2020. Pay The Fine! (That looks red enough to me Bob. Suggest an appeal!)

Buzz Fredrickson, Paid the fine - lost and abandoned his USGA Membership Bag Tag, August 7, 2020

Howard Pope did it again, no Red shirt. Pay the fine! June 2020

Well, looks as though Neil Messina set a first today when he did the crime. He had his BGA Hat and Shirt on when it was a BGA Red Shirt Day!  So, Do The Crime and you will Pay The Fine.

Steve Keen shot a net 59 on Friday, October 25, so he was awarded the Sandbag, BUT, Steve did not disclose his score! Therefore he was guilty of "The Crime" of non-disclosure. Fined $3.00. "Do the Crime Pay the Fine".

Mike Rizzio and Buzz Fredrickson, GUILTY as charged today by not wearing a Red Shirt on the last Friday of the month. Do The Crime - Pay The Fine Mike and Buzz. 8/30/19

LARRY JONES - GUILTY AS

CHARGED:  FAILURE TO EMBRACE AND PROTECT THE MICKEY MOUSE AWARD, IN THAT HE LEFT PART OF IT BEHIND. August 12, 2019 "Do The Crime - Pay The Fine."

A BGA Crime today, August 2 2019.

KEN GERLING LOST HIS OFFICIAL BGA TOWEL. A BGA CRIME!

THE TOWEL WAS FOUND AND RETURNED.

DO THE CRIME - PAY THE FINE    KEN PAID $3

A BGA Crime Today:

The lost was found recently by Pete Bockiaro. John Keller had to own up to losing his BGA Bag Tag, a crime, and pay the $3.00 fine. He was reminded by Pete, "Do The Crime - Pay The Fine. 7/15/19

John Pays the Fine!

On June 7, 2019, two BGA Members became the first to be guilty of the Crime, being late for  tee time arrival.

GUILTY -  Steve Keen

GUILTY - Buzz Fredrickson

And next:

Guilty of being late - Randy Robertson 7/8/19