Our pétanque field, formerly known as the “Marin pétanque field”, was just officially re-christened the “Pierre Joske Pétanque Park.
This happened yesterday in front of a sizable crowd, some county officials and the surviving members of the Pierre Joske family.
Pierre who passed away in 2011 was the Parks and Recreation Director for Marin County for many years and did much to promote parks and open spaces. His wife Maryse, and 3 children and grandchildren survive him.
It was a late but well deserved homage for a French immigrant who did so much to develop many parks and promote our sport. I did not know this Pierre personally, but by all accounts he was true gentleman.
“Pierre Joske, a brilliant civic leader who spearheaded formation of the Marin County Open Space District and launched a string of regional parks during his 17 years as Marin’s parks and recreation chief, died at 83.”
The Board of Directors of la Pétanque Marinière deserves high praise for this affair. They provided tables and chairs for the picnic as well as a tasty catered lunch.
They also organized a raffle to benefit our club and a Shooting and Pointing contest for some our macho players.
Mark Shirkey by the way is the winner of the pointing contest, and Joe la Torre took first place for the shooting.
Congratulations lads!
Incidentally, I think that being on the mark is swell, but as a photographer I am partial to style, and some of our members have got it.
I will let you be the judges, but personally I think that Liza Moran, Brigitte Moran, Louis Toulon and Mark Shirkey (Travolta style) are among our most photogenic players. I don’t know about winning, but they have got style, and for me this supersedes a few measly wins.
Everybody will agree that it was a fun and busy day, particularly for me who shot over 600 pictures with 3 different cameras. Results vary but I think that I scored a few good shots.
If you like (some of) the pictures, drop me a line. I could live for two months on a good compliment.
Au revoir et a bientôt!
Alain
Alain,
I too can live for two months on a good compliment so thank you for extending my life. It is always so much fun to see you and your pictures. Both bring smiles to all of our faces. Thank you for taking time away from your incredible play on the courts to share your photography talents with us. :)
-Liza
Great article and great photos!!
Thank you! Monique
Wow – Alain, that’s a lot of photos celebrating the occasion!!! When did you have time to eat???? Thank you so much for the thorough coverage; everyone appreciates your fine work! OXO, Calvert ??
Thank you very much Calvert! ?