History
Walt was a member of the LAPL for 14 years, playing many of them at Roosterfish with his good friend Jim Strammel. He died of a stroke on May 15th 2014. He will be missed by all who knew him. 
Event Program
Don Carrier joined the L.A. Pool League in the mid 1970s and remained a supporter of our activities until his passing on February 8, 2014 in Las Vegas - two days after his 66th birthday.
He was a child pool prodigy and during his active membership, he displayed his talents as a gifted player, instructor and mentor to many of his fellow League players.
He gave numerous seminars during and after relocating from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. He offered substantial financial and personal support to our hosted West Coast Challenges, Tribute events, and the League's booths at Christopher Street West.
He was a central figure in the organization of the 110 attendee LAPL Sponsor's Appreciation Dinner in 1986 held at the New York Company; the Frank Bustamante Tribute (December 2009); and the Joe Dreibus Lucky Draw Luncheon (October 2011) at the Sportsman's Lodge. His seminar was attended by more than eighty members.
Over the course of many years, Don gave pro bono pool lessons for individual players and teams. He considered this to be just one of the ways he could contribute to the strength and spirit of our League.
One of his proudest projects was the creation of LAPL AIDS Quilt panels with Bob Ames. The four panels were displayed at our 25th Anniversary Party at the Sportsman's Lodge and eventually sewn into the National AIDS Quilt.
Many of our players from that era credit Don with the inspiration to join the League and pursue the sport. His unselfish demeanor and sense of decency were the hallmarks of his character and personality.
We offer our heartfelt condolences to his husband René.
Jeffrey Hersh
Member since 1981
Anyone wishing to send a sympathy note to Don's husband should use this address:
René de Guzman
1541 Canyon Ledge Court
Las Vegas NV 89117-1491
Dreibus, Perry "Joe"
With deep sorrow we mark the passing of our dear spouse, parent, grandpa and friend, Perry Joseph "Joe" Dreibus January 31, 1928 - June 18, 2011, sailor, hockey player, craftsman, motorcycle buff, pool player, foodie, football fan. Perry was a devoted member of the LA Pool League, an avid sailor from the age of 5, a lifelong Packer Backer, and a passionate spokesman for the virtues of miniature dachshunds. Perry is survived by his loving wife, Grace Iverson Dreibus, his four stepchildren, Erin Judith Hayes, Laura Lynn Hayes and her husband James Grier Hoyt, Amy Jennifer O'Donnell and her husband David Charles O'Donnell, Peter Shawn Hayes and his wife, Maria Judith Getoff and grandchildren James Benjamin Hoyt, Sophie Elizabeth Hoyt, Amy Whitfield O'Donnell, Finnegan Kail O'Donnell and Molly Getoff Hayes. Perry will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alliance for the Great Lakes, dedicated to preservation of Perry's first home, Lake Michigan, and her sister lakes. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 1, 2011. Please contact Feerick Funeral Home for more information.
The Marvin Beisel Award was established by a unanimous vote of the Captains at the Spring 1985 registration meeting. The honor is accorded to that member of the League who has, in the opinion of the Board of Governors, exhibited an "unusual dedication to the L.A. Pool League." Formerly known as the Mike LaVoie Award, it was renamed in Marvin's honor. Nominations are submitted in writing by the membership during the regular season to the President or Statistician. A vote of the Board, by secret ballot, is generally held immediately prior to the Awards Banquet
Austin Griffin - One of the five Founders of the L.A. Pool League. Multi-term President and Statistician. Recipient of the Special Recognition Award, the Fall 1978 Mike LaVoie Award and the Marvin Beisel Award for "unusual dedication to the League." Represented the Bunkhouse teams for many years.
