2017—2 Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association
2017—2 June 2017 Inside this issue: Tailgating at Ontario Place Letter from the 2 President The meeting place for All Argos Alumni before each game! Your Argos Alumni member of the Cana- have been working dian Armed Forces. Membership 4 with the Argos this off- Info Get to the games season to help create early and look for the more hype for the up- 19th Annual 6 Argos Alumni tent at coming season. Golf Fun Day the tailgate party at Join in on the fun before
The Argos are in- Ontario Place Lot 2. every Argos game at the tailgate party Argos Alumni 10 creasing the fan ex- Make the Alumni tent Support Fund perience at games by your meeting place bringing back some of and see some of the the Tailgate party visit the Argos website at Canadian 12 our paid Alumni mem- Boys you used to play https://www.argonauts.ca/ Sports Concus- bers to participate with and against. sion Project tailgating/ during pregames at Bring your own BBQ. the tailgate party as Alcohol can be pur- News from 14 well as on-field during CFLAA chased at the tailgate. the pregame cere- For more information Argos Alumni 17 mony as well as a jer- Association & on what to expect at Member Info sey presentation to a
HOW TO GET YOUR ARGO GAME TICKETS—PAID MEMBERS ONLY
One of the many benefits you ously offered our paid Alumni AT YOUR ALUMNI RATE IS have as a paid Argos Alumni members 50% all Season 48hrs PRIOR TO KICKOFF. is an Alumni discount for tick- Tickets as well as 33% all Tickets can be left for you at ets. The Team appreciates single game tickets. will call or emailed to you. To your time playing for the To order your tickets, please become a paid member and Team and would like to en- contact Mike Kutti at enjoy this ticket benefit, visit Argo fans in the spirit to feast courage you and your friends [email protected] our Alumni website: on the TiCats at the Argos and family to carry on the Home Opener June 25th, 4pm Double Blue tradition at each Or call him at : http://argoalumni.com/ at BMO Field. Tailgate kicks home game. 416-341-0816—CUT OFF membership-information/ off at 1pm. FOR ORDERING TICKETS The Argonauts have gener- 2017—2 Page 2
Letter from the President
Hope everybody and their families are well, ready Also, our 18th Annual Golf Fun Day Tournament for the summer months ahead and looking forward is set to go Monday, June 5, 2017 at Eagle Ridge to another CFL and Argonauts season. Golf Course, Ridge Golf Club. Once again, it is sold-out, and the guys are looking forward A new GM, new coaches and coordinators, some to re-connecting with their old teammates, as well new players and a fresh outlook: All were present as other alumni. when Training Camp started May 31, signaling that the Toronto Argonauts 2017 season was officially underway. Right now, the Club is tied for first For more information about the upcoming and place, and we hope they finish with a Grey Cup past reunions and golf tournaments and informa- win. tion about the support fund, look under Reunion Photo Gallery, Golf Photo Gallery and Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association Support Fund on With the Club, we have developed some terrific our website http://argoalumni.com opportunities for alumni this season. For the 2017 regular season home games at BMO Field, paid members will have the opportunity to purchase two We will continue our efforts to communicate with -for-one season and single game tickets, get in- former Argos through the Association’s web- volved in gameday in-stadium, pre- and post-game site. If you have not already seen it, please take activities and access to a suite to watch a home a moment and check it out http://argoalumni.com game at BMO Field. As always, special thanks to Crista Bazos for Thanks to those that have sent in their dues for keeping us up-to-date on all things Double Blue. 2017. If you have not paid your dues yet, would you please take a few minutes and send your dues. Your membership dues bolster the Toronto Thanks again for your support. Hope to see you Argonauts Alumni Association Support Fund which at one of our events or BMO field this season! continues to be a key initiative for us. Further membership information can be found http:// argoalumni.com Cheers,
On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, our 6th Annual Stace Coray Reunion held at Royal Woodbine Golf Course in Toronto kicked-off our season. Lots of fun, food and as Joe Eppelle said, “being here with all the guys is just like being in the locker game after a win.” If you have not done so yet, check out the @TOArgosAlumni pictures in the photo gallery on our website.
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NOW!!!
1996 & 1997
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ARGOS ALUMNI MEMBERS RECEIVE 2 FOR 1 TICKETS TO ALL ARGO HOME GAMES! 2017—2 Page 4
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
We look forward to everyone’s continued support and hope to see you at our events during the season. 2017 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS & ENTITLEMENTS 1. Copy of BOATMAN, the Association’s official newsletter; published four times annually 2. Invitation to Association events i.e. Annual Alumni Reunion & Golf Tourney 3. 50% off 2 Argos season tickets (maximum of six per paid alumni)
4. NOW 2 for 1 tickets 5. Official Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association Membership Card 6. Argonauts Alumni Certificate sent once to new members 7. Automatic membership in the CFLAA and entitled to all associated benefits Entitled to vote for All-Time Argo Membership fee for 2017 is $35 CDN. Dues can be paid in one of the following three ways: 1. PayPal http://www.argonauts.ca/page/alumni-membership 2. Email (for Canadian bank transfers ONLY): Electronic banking payment transfers of $35CND can be emailed to [email protected] 3. Mail cheque for $35 CDN payable to Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association to: c/o Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association 54 Legault Crescent, Cambridge, ON, N3C 3T4
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Blog that brought back memories for one Argos Alumni
Jan Carinci wanted to Obie Ended Our http:// share a blog with y’all Longest Drought - betweenthe- he came across be- posts.ca/2015/08/obie- betweentheposts.ca ended-our-longest- cause it brought back drought/ many memories for Obie Ended Our Longest him. To read the full Drought. TORONTO Jan Carinci at an blog click on the link (Aug. 28) — Less than Argos game in 2016. above O’Bies photo. two months after his 75th birthday, Bob O’Billovich Jan presently re- has been inducted into sides in the Mauri- the Canadian Football ... tius 2017—2 Page 5
ADDED BENEFIT—30% off Physiotherapy & Massage Services Former Argonauts Athletic Therapist Jason Piekarz who was with the Argos from 1995—2000, is offering 30% Physio and Massage services to Argos Alumni Members at The Centre for Sport & Recreation Medicine. 2 Convenietnt Locations: Downtown Uptown 777 Bay Street 3080 Yonge Street, Unit 3024 College Park – Market Level, Suite 210 Toronto, ON M4N 3N1 Toronto, ON, M5G 2C8 Tel: 647-748-7997 Tel: 416-597-9755 Indoor access to College Subway Steps from Lawrence Subway Located next to the Service Ontario Centre
Book with Jason or another therapist. When you call in let them know you are an Argos Alumni member and present your membership card at your appointment for your discount. Insurance receipts available if you have insurance.
http://www.torontosportsmedicine.ca/
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ONLY 5 MONDAYS A YEAR!
We are looking for Argos We want your ideas, your Alumni to join our Board of knowledge, your experi- Directors. We meet 5 Mon- ence, your input on how to days a year at 6pm for 2 keep us current. hours End of September Contact: End of October [email protected] Early December February Next meeting: September End of May
Location: TBD but will be near Renforth/ Eglinton 2017—2 Page 6 19th ANNUAL ARGOS ALUMNI GOLF FUN DAY Monday June 5, 2017 Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Results
Big thanks to all the participants and sponsors that attended. Congratulations to all the winners
1st Team (61) 2nd Team (61) 3rd Team (62) Jim Popp Jack Casselman Gerry Sternberg Mike Hook Paul Skidmore Zack Sternberg Tyler Puley Ed Casselman Harold Sternberg Matt Yustin Scott McDowell Marv Glazier
Most Honest Team (79) Oldest Team ( 304 years ) Greig Scheifle Gord McTaggart Dave Hutton Peter Warren Bill Clausen Bill Blair John Lesko Mike Kirkpatrick
Closest To The Pin Longest Drives Joe Gambacort Jeff Benedict Pat Paulin Reena Chawla Duncan Sinclair Bill Blair Zack Sternberg
More info on 19th Annual Golf Fun Day http://argoalumni.com/2017-golf-fun-day/ 2017—2 Page 7 19th ANNUAL ARGOS ALUMNI GOLF FUN DAY SPONSORS
The Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association would like to thank the following organizations for their contribution to the success of this year’s tournament.
HOLE SPONSORS
Gerald Sternberg Caponi Financial Active Green + Ross Dan Ferrone CBM Aggregates Freshouse Foods Investors Group IPL Plastics Manulife Black Bull Tavern Ed Learn Ford Lincoln Zeke O. Connor Ent. Whiteoak Ford Lincoln Tim Hortons The Naz and Wally Show AM 740 Graham Bros Construction Hydropool Hot Tubs Randy Ambrosie
PRIZES AND GIFTS
ClubLink Hershey Canada Metro Supplies Mandarin Restaurants SportChek HP Toronto Argonauts Robert Thompson Dufferin Aggregates Whiteoak Ford Lincoln Labatt Breweries Active Green + Ross Golf Town Adidas CFLAA Superstore Flamborough Hills Golf Club Granite Ridge Golf Club
Photo Gallery 19th Annual Golf Fun Day http://argoalumni.com/2017-golf-fun-day-gallery/ 2017—2 Page 8 19th ANNUAL ARGOS ALUMNI GOLF FUN DAY Monday June 5, 2017 Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Photo Gallery 19th Annual Golf Fun Day http://argoalumni.com/2017-golf-fun-day-gallery/ 2017—2 Page 9
SPECIAL THANK YOU
On behalf of the entire Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association, we would like to give a very special thank you to the man that makes the Golf Tourna- ment happen every year. Pete Martin. Pete organizes the en- tire tournament SOLO. The tournament is always sold out and a great time had by all. If you would like to play next year be sure to book early and let Pete know you would like to play. [email protected]
Tip of the day from 2 Argos Legends Pete Martin and Bill Symons
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TORONTO ARGONAUTS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SUPPORT FUND
Do you need assistance or know of a former Argos Alumni that does?
We are pleased to announce the intro- Former coaches of the To- duction of the Toronto Argonauts ronto Argonauts Football Alumni Association Support Fund Club
PURPOSE OF THE SUPPORT FUND Former head trainers and equipment mangers of the The Support Fund is dedicated to im- Toronto Argonauts Football proving the quality of life of Argonauts Club Alumni and their families by providing short term financial assistance to those ADMINISTRATION who are experiencing difficulty meeting The Support Fund will be adminis- expenses resulting from a medical tered by a 5 member sub- “Quality of life hardship and/or the need for assisted committee of the Argonauts living. Quality of life expenses may Alumni Association, appointed by expenses may include: prescription drugs, medical the Argonauts Alumni Board of equipment and supplies, food, clothing include: Directors . and other comfort items. The fund is not prescription intended to provide relief from financial HOW TO APPLY FOR FINAN- difficulties associated with rent and CIAL ASSISTANCE drugs, medical mortgage payments, business ventures For more information and to obtain equipment and and addictions. a confidential application form, supplies, food, WHO CAN APPLY FOR FINANCIAL contact: Pete Martin: ASSISTANCE [email protected] or 289- clothing and The following are eligible to apply for 837-4892 other comfort assistance: items” Former players with the Toronto Argonauts Football Club who have been on a regular League game roster and retired for at least 5 years @TOArgosAlumni 2017—2 Page 11
STAY CONNECTED
Email us with any change of contact info—[email protected] 2017—2 Page 12
Head Games:
Understand
what is going on
in your head
To speak to one of your peers about their experience with the program contact Crista to connect you. 2017—2 Page 13
HEALTH NEWS - CONCUSSIONS The CFLAA has partnered withCanadian Mens Concussions, identity crises and depression in Athletes Health Foundation https:// menshealthfoundation.ca/ By Clare Hennig, CBC News Posted: May 25, 2017 7:40 PM PT Last Updated: May 26, 2017 4:59 AM PT in their campaign When retired athletes suffer "Chronic pain, in and of it- There has not been enough www.dontchangemuch.ca mental health problems, self, will account for a lot of varied research into concus- medical professionals are the symptoms that athletes sions, Gaetz said, and that often quick to blame past experience post-career," he needs to change. In particu- head injuries and concus- said. lar, he wants to see a more sions. theoretical look into the prob- "Other things, like the use of lem. Heavy hits to the head and substances to manage pain, concussions are known to substances to manage sleep "We haven't been very good increase risks of depression at this in concussion sci- and even suicide, but new and even substances like ence," he said. "We've been research suggests that may steroids that are used during doing study after study after not be the only reason. their career, are linked to study without much direc- some of these symptoms." tion." Michael Gaetz, a kinesiology Shifting identities professor at the University of This means developing dif- Check out these the Fraser Valley, said con- Athletic identity is a newer ferent theoretical models, cussion research tends to be testing them and moving area of research, Gaetz said, links from the "one-sided" when there are, but very relevant when it forward with a more system- in fact, many different issues comes to athletes' retire- atic approach, he explained. at play. ment. same article: "What we need to do as sci- entists is approach this in a NFL acknowledges "We're focusing exclusively "People who have a very more balanced way." on the history of brain inju- strong identity that is linked ries and not thinking about with their career—once their link between other factors as well," Gaetz career is over, it can lead to To hear the full interview, told CBC On The Coast host depression and can even click on the audio link below football, brain Stephen Quinn. lead to thoughts of suicide and suicidal behaviour," he http://www.cbc.ca/news/ disease Gaetz has researched con- said. canada/british-columbia/ cussions for nearly two dec- concussions-and-depression ades and just published a Focusing just on concus- -in-athletes-1.4132297 And sions as the cause of de- paper in Medical Hypotheses (scroll to the bottom of the pression means other areas Mother of Ty about the causes of chronic are ignored, to the detriment article to listen to the au- traumatic encephalopathy, a of the athletes. dio) progressive degenerative Pozzobon says disease of the brain found in "If we're ignoring the effects concussion-related people with a history of re- of a strong athletic identity, petitive brain trauma. that's problematic in how we develop young athletes," he depression a factor Gaetz argued that there are said. many reasons why a former in his death athlete could experience "Their identity is locked into depression that are not just that role but they really, in JUNE is Men’s due to a past head injury. He mentioned chronic pain from some cases, are lost when Health Month other injuries, medication they are no longer in that use and identity crises as role." factors that do not get enough attention. 'We haven't been very good at this' 2017—2 Page 14
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ANNUAL ARGOS ALUMNI REUNION
WHAT do you mean the roof HOLDING! Bob Bronk on Legend Granville Liggins talking won’t be open for our reunion? new grandpa Dan Ferrone “locker room: with the life of the The weather is perfect party Gene Mack
SAVE THE DATE
April 18, 2018
Typical Sui… chasing down A reunion would not be a reunion guys for autographs. Ace has without these two… Danny ‘Jed” Always the 3rd perfected his signature by now Webb and Nick Volpe Wednesday in April
The food really is better than training camp! Guaranteed laughs at the re- union.
To see more photos: http://argoalumni.com/2017-reunion-gallery/ Forever Double Blue Executive Committee President: Stace Coray · Vice President: Dan Ferrone · Secretary/Treasurer: Bob Bronk · Past President: Peter Martin Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association Board of Directors 54 Legault Crescent Cambridge, ON Steve Ackroyd · Bob Bronk · Stace Coray · Fred Dunbar · Dan Ferrone · N3C 3T4 Mike Jovanovich · Alan McLean · Rob Malich · John Malinosky · Peter Martin · Gerry Sternberg · Bill Symons · Robert Thompson Phone: 416-985-7050
E-mail: Paid Members as of June 5th [email protected] Adrion Smith · Al Irwin · Al MacLean · Andrew Stewart · Bill Blair · Bill Gra- ham · Bill Symons · Bob Bronk · Bob Kotzer · Bob Hudspeth · Bob O’Bill- ovich · Branko Vincic · Brian Warren · Bruce Elliott · Bud Fowler · Chad Folk · Chip Barrett · Chris Gioskos · Chuck Ealey · Chuck Liebrock · Chuck Winters · Craig Labbett · Dan Ferrone · Dave Cranmer · Dave Knechtel · Dave Pearson · David Watkins · Doug Philpott · Doyle Orange · Ed Berry · www.argoalumni.com Ed Learn · Fred Dunbar Gene Mack · George Nimako · Gerry Sternberg · Giulio Carlin · Gord McTaggart · Jason Piekarz · Jason Pottinger · Jeff Howe · Jim Cooper · Jim Dillard · Jim Kardash · Joe Eppele · John Gabriel · John Malinosky · Jon Nielsen · Ken McCarnan · Lance Chomyc · Lubo Zi- zakovic · Marcello Simmons · Michael Campbell · Michael Collymore · Mi- chael McCarthy · Mike Jovanovich · Mike Morreale · Mike Trenton · Nick Volpe · Paul Markle · Pete Martin · Peter Gabriel · Peter Paquette · Peter Warren · Phil Jones · PJ Martin · Randy Ambrosie · Rob Crifo · Rob Malich · Robert Thompson · Rogers Scales · Stace Coray · Steve Ackroyd · Steve Del Col · Tim Allan · Tony Johns Tony Lawson · Zeke O’Connor
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