Here are the current nominees applying for executive positions on The Men’s 18 Hole Golf Club for the 2025 calendar year. We are so lucky to have gentlemen of this caliber running for office to help continue to make this club the benchmark that it is in The Villages.
Patrick J. Barber: “When my wife Gisele and I moved into The Villages from Sunnyvale in June 2012, we both were in the midst of continuing our professional passions outside of Villager life. As we acclimated into the Villages community and lifestyle, we rapidly made the decision that in retirement we would enthusiastically pledge our time to support efforts that uphold the principles and amenities this fantastic community has established and embraced.
Now is the time to bring that pledge to fruition. In December 2023, I retired from my professional career as Supply Chain Commodity Director. During my 30+ year tenure, my role primarily encompassed developing critical-technology suppliers through contract management, cost negotiations, agreements as well as improving manufacturing efficiencies, quality improvement, and solving engineering challenges.
As I continue to research opportunities that could benefit from my professional skills, I find the 2025 goals and objectives of the MGC to be critically important toward promoting the game of golf for skill levels.
Relevant to keeping my pledge, in 2016 I joined the Men’s Golf Club. Since retirement, I have also joined our Home & Away and NCGA Team play programs. If elected, I enter the position without discriminating bias of prior MGC efforts or an agenda influenced by unsubstantiated dialog. If elected, my guiding principles will be adherence to established policies and procedures while listening to our golfing members that will foster golf enjoyment for all.”
Jeff Steinberg: “My wife, Judy, and I moved to The Villages on May 24th 2023. We knew we would like it here…we just didn’t realize how MUCH we would like it. The facilities are fantastic, but even more, the people here are the best. Everyone has been so warm and welcoming and have made us instantly feel a part of the community. I retired in October of 2020, from a career in tech, most recently at Cisco for 22 years. I have also been the golf coach at Pioneer High School for the past 18 seasons. In 2022 I was selected as the CCS Coach of the year. I’m also a board member of an associate golf club called The Wanderers. We play a different course in the Bay Area once a month and as treasurer, I’m the guy that runs those tournaments. I absolutely love our course here at the Villages and look forward to working with everyone to make it an even better experience.”
Bill Johnston: “I have been a member of the Men’s 18 Hole Golf Club at the Villages for 10 years now.
I have participated in The Matchplay competitions, and I have run the VGC.
I have had the pleasure of playing in all, but one of the Evergreen Invitationals.
I thoroughly enjoy the organized play and interaction on the Monday, Wednesday and Saturday games.
I would very much like the opportunity to contribute to the club that has given me the most enjoyment since I have been a Villager.”
Next up is the 2024 Men’s 18 Hole Golf Club Fall Classic & Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The format is two-man teams, 6, 6, 6 …6-Holes Best Ball, 6-Holes Alternate Shot, 6-Holes Scramble.
Remember if you record a Hole In One, an Eagle, or if you Shoot Your Age, please notify Donald Chaisson at dachaisson@comcast.net. We want to make sure to get you posted in The Villager and on the Men’s Club website.
Executive Committee Meeting: The Men’s Golf Club Executive Committee meets the first Tuesday of the month (except in July) at 8:30 a.m. in the Montgomery Center. The next meeting will be November 5, 2024. MGC Members are always welcomed and encouraged to attend.
Also, remember to visit our website at http://villagesgolfers.com for the latest Men’s Golf Club information.
