Memories of Byron and Petanque

Vina Del Mar Park Water fountain

Byron; Great post! Wondering if you saw or remember the city filling up the water fountain in Vina Del Mar park with colored bubble bath in the 1950’s? At that point we were running barefoot in the park and swimming in the fountain.

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Spring 2013 VOMPC Newsletter & Byron Memorial

Spring 2013 VOMPC Newsletter & Byron Memorial

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VOMPC April 2013 Byron W. Mayo Memorial Member/Newcomer Tournament

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Remembering Byron on his 91st Birthday

Today marks 91 years since he was born. I want to wish him a Happy Birthday, wherever he is. My thoughts are filled with him.

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Playing Triples with Two of the Finest

Some of us VOMPers remember one of Byron’s good friends, gentleman Bob Bosko. The two had met through the club and both played avidly in what was their Golden Years. They shared a lot in common, both being of the same “Greatest Generation,” as well as serving

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My very first contact with a member of the VOMPC was with Byron Mayo.

My very first contact with a member of the VOMPC was with Byron Mayo.

My very first contact with a member of the VOMPC was with Byron Mayo. The year was 1998. With my then almost 3 year old son in his stroller, we were taking a walk along the bike path in Depot Park. From slightly afar, I saw a

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There’s no getting around it, he’s The Man.

There’s no getting around it, he’s The Man.

In the years that Byron was president, editor of the newsletter, and later as an adviser to various Boards, he had a great impact on the VOMPC. I think of him as the guy that lead the club to good governance, the push to add women to our club,

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