Enjoy reading the latest news and updates from clubs and members across the regions in this packed edition.
We will dedicate a special memorial section in the December issue to honor the members we've lost this year, including a heartfelt tribute to Ernesto Santos. To help us commemorate our members, we invite you to share your fond memories, photos, or simply the names of members who have passed. Please submit these remembrances to your Regional Counselor by November 15, 2024. This collective tribute will allow us to celebrate the lives and contributions of those who have enriched our pétanque community.
We hope everyone is making the most of summer on the pétanque courts! 

Today we lost a friend, brother and leader.  The outpouring of love and emotion on social media is a testament to the void that has been created in our hearts and community.  Ernesto Santos was amazing both on and off the courts.  He served on the FPUSA Board prior to being elected as President in December of 2021.  He was a coach, mentor and player but above all he was a friend with a passion for Petanque.  He will not be able to see his vision for the FPUSA become a reality, but his leadership made a lasting impact on this sport in the USA.  You, our dear friend, touched us all and will forever be remembered.