RVCC April 2015 Bulletin

Tracie and Mike Armitage are all smiles at the inaugural Hops & Vines.

Ryan Hutcinson and guest also enjoyed the inaugural Hops & Vines.

• • • • U P C O M I N G Easter Brunch - April 5 We invite your family to join us for Easter brunch on Sunday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This all-inclusive brunch will be served in the Valley Ballroom and will feature: Fresh fruit display, muffins, bagels, danish, salad bar and shrimp, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, blintz, eggs Benedict, potato casserole, poached salmon/hot entree, waffle station and carving station with prime rib and baked ham. Dessert display - mini desserts and cakes. Adults (12 & over): 24.95; Children (6 - 11):12.95, Children (5 & under): Free. RSVP at 541-772-5965.

Peter Rabbit Pancake Breakfast - April 4 Grab your baskets for some Easter Fun. We’re searching for eggs, for every last one! Dress up your children or grandchildren in their Easter best for this fantastic breakfast and Egg Hunt. Saturday, April 4. Two Seatings: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10:15 a.m. Price: Adults (12 & over): $9.95, Children (6 - 11): $5.95, Children (5 & under): Free.

RSVP: 541-772-5965.

First Friday Wine Tasting - April 3 The First Friday Wine Tasting on April 3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. will feature Chateau Ste. Michelle. Reservations are not required for wine tasting but if you would like to stay for dinner a reservation is required. $5 per person for the tasting.

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Kids Movie Night - April 3 The next Kids Movie Nights will be Friday, April 3. The movie planned is Big Hero 6. The movie, dinner and babysitting for the kids is provided.

Supervised fun is from 5:30-7:15 pm. Cost is $8 per child. Ages 3 & up please. RSVP to 541-7725965. Parents/grandparents must stay on RVCC property.

Ladies Cooking Class - April 22 Join us on April 22 at 6 p.m. for a cooking class with Chef Trey. He will take you through how to Break Down a Whole Chicken and will teach the class how to make Chicken Stock with red potatoes, butter and garlic. Then you’ll move to Coq Au Vin with leg quarters, Chicken Marsala with the breast and then he’ll guide you through making Bread Pudding for dessert. The price is $30 per person; class is limited to 24 ladies.

RSVP to 541-772-5965.

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In This Issue

From the President...................2 RVCC Clubs News....................3 Golf News.................................4 From The Lesson Tee................5 Grounds Report........................6 Over The Tee Cup......................7 RVCC Senior Men Golf.............8 Around the Club...................... 14 From the Chef......................... 15

On The Courts - Tennis/PBall... 16 Planning a Corporate Event.... 18 Banquet News........................ 18 Club Happenings..................... 19 Club Financials........................22 April Calendar..........................23 Hidden somewhere in this bulletin is a member’s club number. If you find it and it’s yours, contact Michelle Johannes to win $50 in Club Credit.

RVCC Club Bulletin - April 2015 - 1

From The Manager Dear Members, As this is my introductory newsletter article, I would like to begin by sharing with you how excited Debbie and I are to be welcomed into the Rogue Valley Country Club family! Everyone here, including those we have met in the community, have warmly welcomed us. The first two weeks have been quite a whirlwind. I think I have met and shaken hands with each and every one of you. I would like to thank the Board for hosting the Welcome Reception and Cocktail Party on March 15, my first day. There were over 100 members who came out to welcome me. From the party, and subsequent conversations, the members I have had the opportunity to spend time with have shared a sincere passion for RVCC with me. This is both refreshing and exciting to hear and I’m excited to now be a part of it.

By the time you read this, I’ll have had the opportunity to attend most of the Standing Committee meetings. There are a lot of things we will be working on to ultimately improve the Club. Fortunately, as I had mentioned at the Welcome Reception, RVCC has a great foundation. The grounds are beautiful and the golf course is in great condition. With this firm foundation to build on, improvements will come a lot easier.

My mantra has been to find ways to do it faster, better and at less cost. We will begin with process improvements:

membership matriculation, elevation of services, staff training and facility enhancements. What I ask from all of you is to please have patience. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Each and every day we will take steps to improve however, it will take time. This is a marathon, not a sprint.

Taking one day at a time, we will reach the finish line.

The first large event coming up this month is a variety of activities surrounding Easter. I hope everyone can join us for one or more of them. We will be hosting an Easter Egg hunt for the little ones and an Easter Brunch for the whole family. The staff and I have been working hard on all the details and I hope you will be pleasantly surprised.

Finally, I would like to take a moment and compliment the Board and the Interview Committee for their in-depth selection process. I’m sure it gave them confidence in their selection. I know for me and Debbie, it gave us the reassurance that Rogue Valley Country Club was the right fit for us. Everyone we have met has welcomed us with sincere warmth which we have not felt since we left the mid-west. We are looking forward to a great future as part of the family!

Jerry

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Upcoming Events...continued from page 1 Couples Dinner - April 18 The Couples Dinners are going very well! Couples of all ages are invited to have good conversation and good food while getting to know each other at this monthly gathering. The next dinner will be on Saturday, April 18. Social time at 5:30 and dinner will begin at 6. Call the Club to RSVP at 541-772-5965. Attendance is limited to the first 12 member couples to RSVP. Ladies Lunch @ Noon - April 21 This group of ladies is enjoying meeting new people. Please come for a nice lunch and good conversation on April 21st at 11:30 a.m. for social time and noon for lunch. Reservations can be made by calling 541-772-5965. This group is limited to the first 24 ladies to sign up. If you have any questions, please e-mail Ann Topham at stowine@aol.com.

“The green eyes of Springtime, Charming, as ever, Flirting, again.” - Michael Garofalo 2 - RVCC Club Bulletin - April 2015

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RVCC Clubs News Book Club - April 7 The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, April 7 to discuss The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Penny Klabunde will lead the discussion.

This debut novel beautifully weaves past and present, creating a vivid portrait of an unforgettable young woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others even as she struggles to overcome her own troubled past.

May’s book will be The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. Sue Ward will be our presenter. The Boys in the Boat celebrates the 1936 U.S. men’s Olympic eight-oar rowing team—nine working class boys who stormed the rowing world, transformed the sport, and galvanized the attention of millions of Americans.

E-mail Nancy Kline at nancykline59@gmail.com or call 541-779-2674 if you are interested in learning more.

Garden Club - April 13 It’s that time of year to start planting your flowers and to start tending to your gardens! Join the club on Monday, April 13, in the Men’s Card Room. Steve, RVCC’s talented horticulturist/arborist will lead us through what we should be doing this time of the year and will answer questions.

Bridge Club Do you love to play Bridge and want to meet more RVCC members? We are a group of all levels, men and women, meeting Wednesday evenings on a monthly basis. If you know how to play, but are still honing your skills and would like to play a fun and relaxed game, this is the group for you!

Contact Paige Filomeo at paigesturn@aol.com or 541-772-3133 for more information.

Knitting/Craft Club - April 7 Are you are interested in knitting or crafts of all kinds? Join these gals on Tuesday, April 7, in the Ladies’ Card Room to socialize while you work on a craft of your choosing.

We have ladies who can help with knitting, quilting and cross stitching. E-mail Nancy Kline at nancykline59@gmail. com or call 541-779-2674 if you are interested in joining the group.

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President

2015

Dale Gooding

Vice President

2015

Gail Jones

Secretary/Membership

2017

John Dailey

Treasurer/Finance

2017

Lee Fortier

Long Range Planning

2016

Dave Schott

Grounds

2017

Phyllis Nelson

House

2016

Mike Fowler

Social

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Garth Harrington

Golf

2015

STAFF Jerry Olson - General Manager - jolson@rvcc.com Tracy Snyder - Head Golf Professional - tsnyder@rvcc.com Craig Hilty - Grounds Superintendent - chilty@rvcc.com Layne Snyder - Controller - lsnyder@rvcc.com Trey Hansen - Executive Chef - thansen@rvcc.com Michelle Johannes - Membership & Marketing Director - mjohannes@rvcc.com Craig Hilty photo

Molly McDermott - Sales and Event Coordinator- mmcdermott@rvcc.com RVCC Club Bulletin - April 2015 - 3

By Tracy Snyder

RVCC Golf News New Golf Shop Hours Monday, April 6, the Golf Shop will begin summer hours and will open at 7am and close at the onset of darkness. The golf course hours will coincide with the Golf Shop hours. Online and call in tee times will also adjust to 7am from 8am.

April Course Usage 6 M Men’s Pro Am 7 T Men’s Pro Am 9 Th Ladies Beat the Pro 17 F RV Seniors 20 M Aerification 21 T Aerification 22 W Aerification 24 F Demo Day 29 W Men’s Club

1 pm 9 am 9 am 8 am

SG SG SG SG

5:30 pm SG

CS1 Original CS1 CS1

CS2

Demo Day April 24 will be our BIG DEMO DAY here at RVCC. We will have representatives from TaylorMade, Nike, Callaway, Adams, Cleveland and more for you to try out their latest technology. Come on out to the driving range from 10am to 2pm and they will help you with whatever you are looking to purchase.

Pro Shop Merchandise The new stuff is coming. As of the middle of February we are beginning to receive new merchandise for 2015. We have new men’s and women’s apparel scheduled for monthly shipments, along with clubs, balls and accessories for 2015. Stop by the golf shop to see what’s new. If we don’t have what you are looking for we will be happy to order it for you.

Rogue Oaks Course Now that winter has passed, the option for the Rogue Oaks Course is once again available starting May 2. This is a combination of #10 thru #18 of Course #1 and then Course #2 as the back nine. The option is available for play on Wednesdays and Saturdays only from 7:30 to 8:15 am. The course is rated for posting and scorecards are available upon request.

Men’s Club Starts April 29 The popular Men’s Club events will start on Wednesday, April 29, with a 5:30pm shotgun on the Oaks Course. The cost for the year is $120 or $15 per night. We play a different format every other Wednesday evening. Your entry includes prizes each night, hosted drinks on the course, hors d’oeuvres, a 50/50 raffle and great camaraderie with the guys. Don’t miss out on the fun this year.

Sign up in the Golf Shop. Contact Tom Michaels at rotom@charter.net with any questions.

Ladies Evening Scramble This every other week event is a great way to meet new members and play a laid back 9 holes. The first night is May 6 at 5:30.

Sign up as a single and we will do the pairings. You will play different formats every other week. Each night we will host drinks on the course and have a net payout following play. The cost for 4 - RVCC Club Bulletin - April 2015

the year is $110 player or $15/person/night. Call or come to the pro shop for more information and to sign up. Don’t miss out on this year fun.

Men’s League The sign up date for the Men’s League will be April 8 at the opening of the golf shop. This year’s league will be limited to the first 12 teams to sign up. The cost is $400 per team payable upon sign-up. Play starts May 7 with a 5:30 shotgun every Thursday until play is completed. This is a team match play league with teams acquiring points every week. Don’t delay and get your team together for this popular league.

Rogue Valley Country Club Pro Am The annual Pro Am at RVCC will be held April 6 and 7. This Monday and Tuesday event annually draws 20 to 30 teams of one Professional and four amateurs for two days play here at the club.

Thanks to all our sponsors of the Six Pack Tournament Series this is a special pro-am. The entries have been sent out and the signups are now in progress. If you are interested in playing, stop by the Golf Shop and we will sign you up. The entry fee is $180 for RVCC members ($200 non-member). This is a great way to test your game to start the year.

Rogue Valley Pairs The annual Rogue Valley Pairs Golf Tournament is being planned for May 23, 24 and 25. The entry blanks have been mailed out to last year’s couples and are available in the Golf Shop. If you wish to have a great weekend with your wife/husband, enjoy lots of good food, great friendship and play some golf, this might be the weekend for you. The entry fee is $250 for RVCC couples and $275 for non-members. Come into the Golf Shop and sign up now. The entries close with the first 81 couples to turn in their entries.

Men’s Member Guest A reminder for those interested in this year’s event scheduled for July 9, 10 & 11. Sign-ups for those interested in playing that participated last year have already begun. Those players have until April 15 to commit and pay for 2015. A sign-up sheet for those who did not play last year will go up April 1 at the Golf Shop opening hour of 7:30 am. Those people will be contacted on April 16 to fill the field for 2015. There will be a maximum of 72 teams allowed. This is a much anticipated event and usually fills up fast so get your entries and money in early.

Two Person Chapman The Two Person Chapman Match Play is coming. We have three different divisions - Men, Senior Men and Women. Each division will be open to the first 16 teams to sign up. This will be a single elimination event. You will have two weeks to get each match completed. Matches will start May 3 and will conclude in early August. You can sign up in the Golf Shop. The fee is $20 per player.

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By Ed Fisher

The Lesson Tee Teaching the game of golf has done quite a bit of changing over the past 31 years that I have had the privilege of doing my best to help golfers enhance their experience on the golf course. When I first started, basically it was all done with the use of two fairly decent eyes. Watching the swing, assessing the set up and observing the flight of the ball to help determine what each individual is doing. My first “manual”, as it were, was a book called Practical Golf by John Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs was a full time teacher almost before there were full time teachers. His approach of “cause and effect” analysis of the the ball flight and swing is still somewhat legendary among us old school instructors.

Then, about 28 years ago, I purchased my first video camera. Not only did this help the student see what I was talking about but it was of tremendous help to us teachers in defining what was going taking place in an action that sometimes exceeded 100 mph. As the digital age kicked in, golf swing analysis software helped with drawing tools and other benefits that continued to help us become better teachers. But we’re not done yet. Now these advances are available on our smart phones and pads. Very cool. Now, to the point. What’s next? Well, it’s here. You’ve heard us talk about it before, but the big news is that we are up and

running and reaping the rewards of a super high end Launch Monitor, the Flightscope X2 with Doppler Radar.

No, we cannot predict weather, but we can help you zero in on the clubs that best fit you and your swing.

Among other attributes, this monitor can help determine... club head speed...squareness of contact...swing plane... angle of attack...flight AND roll distance...spin rate (a huge key in determining if your driver is costing you distance) ...driver fit ...if you are using the right ball.

More, more, more...

Now, is this for you? Maybe! But the good news is that it is set up year round in the back of the pro shop with a hitting cage and personal monitor for immediate feedback for YOU! Many have had sessions and all are dazzled. The emphasis of the feedback gained is on how the club and ball are interacting and with our help, teach you what can be done about it. Fitting you to the exact correct fit is now amazingly accurate. The future of fitting and even a big part of teaching is here NOW. Talk to our Professional Staff about some time on the X2.

You’ll definitely appreciate the experience.

Ed Fisher is a Class “A” PGA Professional and the RVCC Director of Instruction.

You may contact Ed at: Ed.fisher.golf@gmail.com or call at 541-499-2253.

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table handicaps. Post all scores, not just the low ones or not just your high ones. Every score you shoot, whether at RVCC or elsewhere must be posted. Don’t forget to adjust your score for equitable stroke control. There are posting stations in the Golf Shop, the Men’s Locker Room and the Ladies Locker Room for your use.

Hole in One On February 13 Fred Moran was playing with Toni and Steve Watkins when he aced the 11th hole. Fred used a 7 iron to produce the perfect swing. Congratulations Fred!

Rule 23 Loose Impediments 23-1. Relief Except when both the loose impediment and the ball lie in or touch the same hazard, any loose impediment may be removed without penalty.

If the ball lies anywhere other than on the putting green and the removal of a loose impediment by the player causes the ball to move, Rule 18-2a applies.

On the putting green, if the ball or ball-marker is accidentally moved in the process of the player removing a loose impediment, the ball or ball-marker must be replaced. There is no penalty, provided the movement of the ball or ball-marker is directly attributable

71459to the removal of the loose impediment. Otherwise, if the player causes the ball to move, he incurs a penalty of one stroke under Rule 18-2a.

When a ball is in motion, a loose impediment that might influence the movement of the ball must not be removed.

Note: If the ball lies in a hazard, the player must not touch or move any loose impediment lying in or touching the same hazard – see Rule 13-4c.

PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE: Match play – Loss of hole; Stroke play – Two strokes.

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By Craig Hilty

Grounds Report It’s unbelievable that spring is already here. I still feel as if I am waiting for winter to arrive. I have not witnessed such a mild winter season in all my years at Rogue Valley Country Club. As we venture further away from winter, hope for additional snowpack in the mountains is also diminishing. This irrigation season is looking very bleak at this point, but once again your maintenance staff and I are more than prepared to handle the situation that we are dealt.

Also with spring comes our first greens aerification of the year. This year we are planning on April 20-22, weather dependent of course. This spring, same as the last three years, we will be using 1/2” hollow core tines with 1 1/2” spacing. We will follow this up with clean-up of all the cores, then heavy sand topdressing, two different style drags to move and fill aerification holes, fertilizer is then put down with seed applied to collar and approaches and finished off with irrigation water. We will then wait approximately two to three days before our first roll of the greens and typically a week before our first mow of the greens. This recipe has worked remarkably well to allow our greens to heal quickly and back to your standards in as little time as possible. We will follow greens with tee aerification, with nearly the same process as greens. We, your golf course maintenance staff, would like to thank you for your patience during this time. We understand it may inconvenience you for a short time, but the benefits of aerification far outweigh the minor inconvenience it may cause.

As I noted in last month’s article, we lost a large oak tree at the south end of the driving range landing during a February wind event. In the top of the tree that fell was a Red Tail Hawk’s nest. It was extremely disheartening to see this nest that had graced this oak for decades lying on the ground.

Luckily there were no hawks or chicks in the nest when the tree came down. One short week after the tree came down, the hawks began to rebuild in the remaining oak. This has been so encouraging and very special to witness! The next time you are hitting balls on the range, please look down to the large oak and notice the rebuilt hawk’s nest!

There have been a few questions about filling divots with sand and seed versus replacing divots. There are times of the year where replacing your divot is preferred and vice versa. But not to complicate things, I will suggest this; please replace divot or fill with sand and seed, whichever is most convenient. As long as you are doing one of the two we are ahead of the game; doing nothing to a divot is the wrong thing to do. Also, please fix any ball marks you make or encounter on the greens, rake your tracks from any bunkers as you exit and please knock the sand off your shoes before walking across any greens. As always, I encourage any questions or comments you may have. Please feel free to e-mail me or catch me on our course.

Respectfully, Craig Hilty

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By Judy Korepta

Over The Tee Cup LONDON FOG - MARCH 5 The annual kick off for the RVWGA golf season officially starts with the London Fog and the serving of the traditional “fog” drink prior to a brunch. Mother Nature graciously provided us with a lovely sunny day to enjoy the festivities and many ladies ventured to the course afterwards. Vice President Cathee Shorkie orchestrated a fashion show of new spring outfits that are available in the pro shop. Joan Drake was the liaison from the pro shop. Peggy Tomlins, Deb Stuart, Phyllis K. Nelson, Pam Schepis, Tracie Armitage, and Sheri Driskill were splendid in the bright spring colors and coordinated attire. President Rosemary Harrington intoduced Craig Hilty and Tracy Snyder who each gave us updates from their departments. Handicap Chairman Mary Botsford announced that posting scores started on March 1 and handicap updates will occur on the 1st and 15th of each month during the season. Scoring Chairman Gayle Jantzer gave pointers in how to fill out your score cards correctly for days play. Alice Hunt presented the master calendar and announced the first mixer of the season on March 26.

Pam Turnipseed encouraged all ladies with a handicap index of less than 25 to join OWGA especially because RVCC is

hosting a tournament for the state organization in June. Margaret Gillette spoke of the popular Reno tournament that she and Cathy Dunlap organize in June. Cathee Schorkey drew names for three gift certificates from Salon Vivid; Toni Watkins, Tammy Allen and Phyllis Nelson were the lucky winners. There was a good turnout of ladies to play golf and enjoy the beautiful sunshine!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS New members to RVWGA who attended the London Fog were Vicki Smith, Dale Everson, Teresa Barry and Kate Moore. A warm RVCC welcome to all!

MEMBERSHIP BOOKLETS Sheri Driskill, Membership Chair, asked for each member to update their information in the membership booklet. Layne Snyder will again be assembling the booklet and it will be distributed in early spring. Look for the distribution in the ladies locker room.

SAVE THE DATE: FLIP FLOPS AND LEMONDROPS July 26, 27, 28 will be the ever popular Ladies Tournament.

Look for entry information in May. Get your team organized now because it is always a sell out!

UPCOMING DATES April 9 - Beat the Pro, 9 am Shotgun start May 7 & 14 - Spring Tournament, Tracie Armitage - chairman Tee times on first day, 1:00 pm shotgun with cocktail party to follow on the second day.

Cathy Dunlap and Marcia Skinner kicking off the golf season at London Fog.

“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.”

- William Shakespeare

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The Senior Men Of

RVCC

Spring Stroke Play - March 10 Group A

Net Score

1 Larry Garvin, Wayne Sorsoli

67

3 Tom Nelson

68

4 Dave Rasmussen, Victor Chaney

69

6 Bob Doolen, Dusty Kline

70

8 Dale Gooding, Pete Stemple

71

10 Bob King, Dick Entinger

72

12 Howard Hunt, Ken Wion, Michael Piels

73

Group B

Net Score

1 Cliff Gibson, Garth Harrington

69

3 Jim Buck

72

Full field scoring for the 37 participating golfers on the Senior Bulletin Board.

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Around The Club

Welcome New Club Members...

GOLF • Eric & Emily Hoots • Michael Webb

GOLF UPGRADE • Kelly Bechtel SOCIAL • Kelly Matthews

Don Young and Judy at Hops and Vines.

Eric & Emily Hoots

Kelly Bechtel

Pam Turnipseed and Chuck Schwyn toasting to the wine dinner.

Sid Field enjoying the wine dinner.

HOPS & VINES: (Next 4 pictures) Ann and Lee Topham 14 - RVCC Club Bulletin - April 2015

Katie Shepard and Ryan Hutchinson

Brian Schmitz & Deb Stuart

By Trey Hansen

Tips From The Chef

Pistachio Crusted Salmon Ingredients for Salmon 2 each 6 ounce salmon filets Salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons butter 2 springs of fresh thyme 1 garlic clove, minced

Breading ½ cup all purpose flour ½ cup egg wash ¼ cup ground pistachios ¼ cup panko

Directions

Season salmon with salt and pepper.

Mix panko and ground pistachios.

Dredge salmon filets in flour, then egg wash and finished with pistachio mix.

Heat sauté pan over medium high heat.

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

Pan sear salmon for about 4 minutes (be careful not to burn breading.)

John Neilson and Tonya

Turn fish and continue to cook for another two minutes.

Add butter, fresh thyme and garlic to sauté pan.

Baste fish with the butter.

Tatum Neff and her cousin Peyton welcoming Jerry Olson Col. Doug Gardiner and Diane Calhoun enjoy a nice lunch to the club. together.

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By Mike Sevart

On The Courts Tennis Center Schedule We have many opportunities to come and join in one of the many drop-ins or coached sessions. It’s a great chance to connect up with other players and their groups. Our two pros, Kory and Andris, will make it both challenging and fun.

Drop-in times: Monday 6: to 7:15 pm Cardio with Kory Tuesday 7:30 to 8:45 pm Drop-in with Andris Thursday 9: to 10: am Stroke Clinic with Kory Thursday 10: to 11:am Cardio with Andris Thursday 6: to 7:15 pm Cardio with Kory Saturday 8:45 to 10:00 am Drop-in with Andris 2015 USTA League Tennis The 2015 League season is underway. What a great way to hone your game and spend time with other teams in and around our area.

Southern Oregon (Eugene, Salem, Albany, Corvallis, Salishan, Greater Bend area, Klamath Falls, Medford, Ashland, Roseburg, Coos Bay, Grants Pass) Area League Coordinator Amanda Jordan • (541) 731-7411 • jordan@pnw.usta.com ADULT 40 & OVER (SINGLE WEEKEND LEAGUE) Team Confirmation Form Due - April 20 (Forms available March 14) League Dates (Men) - May 15-17, 2015 (ESTC) League Dates (Women) - May 29-31 (STSC/CH) S.O. Championship - July 11, 2015 ADULT 65 & OVER (SINGLE WEEKEND LEAGUE) Team Confirmation Form Due - May 18 (Forms available April 13) League Dates - June 12-14 (Location TBA) S.O. Championship - June 20, 2015 5 Steps to a Perfect Serve - Dennis Van der Meer When it comes to a well-rounded serve, we often overlook the little errors that keep us from winning more matches. Sometimes it helps to take a step back and re-evaluate what you think you know. Are there aspects you’re taking for granted that are actually holes in your technique? Here are seven questions to ask yourself -- you might be surprised at how much room for improvement you actually have.

1. How reliable is my first serve?

A big first serve that rarely goes in is not much of a weapon. To make your first serve more accurate divide the service square into three equal sized areas from the service line to the net. Now serve wide to the forehand side, then the middle, then serve down the center line. Serve successfully into each area before going on to the next. Initially give yourself two serves per area and then only one serve. Once you can complete a series of two consecutive successes to each area, you have reached your goal.

2. How much pace do I generate?

If your serve lands in the service court, but the ball does not carry to the back fence, you need to increase your racket head speed.

MIXED 40 & OVER (LOCAL LEAGUE) Team Confirmation Form Due - June 2 (Forms available April 13) League Dates - June 26-August 16, 2015 Playoff Dates (If necessary) - August 15-16, 2015 S.O. Championship - August 22, 2015 MIXED 40 & OVER (SINGLE WEEKEND LEAGUE) Team Confirmation Form Due - July 6 (forms available June 3) League Dates - July 31-August 2, 2015 S.O. Championship - August 22, 2015 If you have any questions call or stop by the tennis desk.

Miscellaneous Kory will be hosting Junior Champs Tournament April 17-19.

These are some of the best junior, 12 to 18-year-old, players in the Pacific Northwest. It will play the evening of the 17th and then approximately 10:00 am to 5:00 pm over the weekend.

Check with the tennis desk for court availability. Come down and watch some really quality tennis.

Don’t forget that you can order food to go! It can be ready for pick-up when your game is over and is an easy way to meet your food minimum requirement.

The Tennis Member Rosters are updated every month, so be sure to pick up a current listing.

Pickleball - Come Join Us!

Pickleball is gaining in popularity in the Rogue Valley. Come to the tennis facility for a little exercise and a lot of fun! We have plenty of drop-in times to fit your schedule and Country Club members always play for free!

Drop-in times: Monday 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday 12: 00-2:00 pm • Wednesday 6:00-7:30 pm Thursday 6:00-7:30 pm • Friday 12:00-2:00 pm • Saturday 10:30-1:00 pm One trick is to bounce the ball hard into the ground with your racket and see how high it ricochets into the air. Pronate your forearm as fast as you can, and if the ball stays in the air for three seconds before it hits the ground, your racket head speed is acceptable.

3. How effective is my kick serve?

Test to see whether your kick serve can hit close to the singles side line on the ad side and then rebound outside of the doubles side line. If the ball does not carry that far, have your racket brush upwards and sideways past the right upper quarter of the ball. This will give it more of a wide kick.

4. How effective is my slice serve?

If your serve does not carry wide of the doubles side line on the deuce side after hitting the singles side line, you are not getting enough side spin. Hit the ball at the 3 o’clock mark and then pronate your forearm sharply through the hit. Now you should be able to move your opponent way off the court.

5. A quick mid-game check if your serve is giving you trouble is: If your serve is going long try a little higher toss – if your serve is going into the net focus on keeping your head and shoulders up through the serve motion.

Tennis Desk Direct Line - 541-773-4552 • Main Clubhouse Line - use Extension 160 • e-mail - tennis@rvcc.com 16 - RVCC Club Bulletin - April 2015

Mother’s Day - May 10

We will be honoring the special women in our lives with a special Mother’s Day Brunch on May 10. Be sure to mark your calendars and make your reservations at 541-772-5965 or rvcc.com calendar.

MOTHER’S DAY MENU

Fresh Fruit • Muffins • Bagels • Danish • Salad Bar • Peel & Eat Shrimp • Scrambled Eggs • Bacon • Sausage Blintz • Eggs Benedict • Potato Casserole • Poached Salmon • Waffle Station • Carving Station with Prime Rib and Turkey • Mini Desserts • Chocolate Dipped Strawberries • Carrot Cake • Cheesecake Chocolate Cake • Chocolate Truffles Adults and Children 12 & over: $24.95; Children 6-11: $11.95; Children 5 and under: Free Did you know: 1st Mother’s Day: May 10, 1908; Founded by Anna Jarvis; made a national holiday in 1914 by President Wilson Busiest Phone Day: 68% of people plan to call Mom on Mother’s Day, totaling 122.5 million phone calls Card Giving: 50% of households give Mother’s Day cards, totaling some 152 million cards Perfume is one of the most popular gifts given on Mother’s Day RVCC Club Bulletin - April 2015 - 17

Put Some Dolce in Your Vita with Yoga & Pilates with Kathleen Pagnini Are you looking for something different in your workouts?

Exercise that will engage your body and mind in a new way?

Mind Body classes, like Yoga and Pilates will be hotter than ever this year! Mind Body exercise is physical activity performed with an internal focus.

“Not only does Pilates and Yoga improve flexibility, strength, posture and balance but also coordination, and focus. Today people are more stressed than ever before and we now know stress causes not only weight gain but other health problems including cancer and other diseases, so people they are turning to these ‘types of’ classes says Kathleen Pagnini, Pilates/Inner Core Specialist and author.

“Doctors are actually recommending Pilates and Yoga classes for their patients not only to ‘strengthen’ the core for back pain relief but for stress reduction!”

Extreme workouts tend to encourage overtraining and under-recovery. Pilates and Yoga classes primarily address, core strength, body awareness, and flexibility which not only keep your centered and focused but will dramatically improve your Golf or Tennis game!

Yoga involves directing your attention and breath as your assume a series of poses or stretches improving flexibility, stress management and relaxation skills, focus and an awareness of the breath.

Pilates conditions the whole body but is particularly effective for developing the torso and abdominal musculature. Form and posture is also the focus with the purpose of increasing mobility and strength.

These programs also address physical limitations you may have (neuromuscular, postural or skeletal problems) or if you just want your body to move more naturally and effectively while increasing overall health and wellness.

Mind Body programs teach you to slow down, and become more mindful in your movements.

These benefits transfer into life’s everyday activities and sports for a ‘La Dolce Vita!’

Water Aerobics at Pool- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday beginning in June Yoga & Pilates on the Terrace- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday and Friday beginning May 20 $10 per class if you buy 5 or more $12 per class for drop-in

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By Michelle Johannes

Club Happenings Spend More Time in Your Club this Spring It is officially spring! With the changing of the season comes new and exciting ways to enjoy your Club. It was great seeing so many members experiencing the fantastic food, wine and camaraderie at our WineMaker Dinner in March and at the reception to welcome our new General Manager Jerry Olson.

For those members who would like to explore the amenities of Full Golf or Social with Golf Upgrade membership, just get in touch with me. I can talk with you about the increased benefits and we can determine the best fit for you and your family.

There’s no better time than now to open the door for new members and we want to thank all of our members who have referred prospective members.

If you have a prospective member that you think we should reach out to, please contact me and I’ll gladly make arrangements for them to experience everything our very unique Club has to offer. Thank you to those members who have already referred new members. It is an exciting time, so let’s continue to invigorate our

Club. Remember, if your referral decides to join the Club you are rewarded by our Incentive Program!

As an added benefit to the membership you are currently enjoying keep in mind you also have privileges at 16 other clubs. If you’re a Golf Member you may play for free at 14 of the courses and have discounted privileges at two others. As a Tennis Member you may play tennis for free where there are courts available and all members have dining and pool access at all 16 Clubs. For a full list of the Reciprocal Clubs and their contact information go to rvcc.com About section and click on the Reciprocal Clubs link.

In this coming season, it is my hope that we can continue to showcase the pleasures of RVCC membership to others. Let’s invite our friends out for a complimentary round of golf, a great meal and a tour of our beautiful facility. I look forward to welcoming your friends to Rogue Valley Country Club.

Credit amounts provided to you for sponsoring a new member are: $300 for a Golf Member $150 for a Golf Lease $50 for a Social or Tennis Member

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541-776-5000

Mon-Fri 10-5:30 Sat 10-4:00

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Office: 541-772-0200 Cell: 541-944-8495

“April is a promise that May is bound to keep” - Hal Borland 20 - RVCC Club Bulletin - April 2015

Foreign Auto Service European Car Sales

•

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4586 S. Pacific Hwy. • Phoenix, OR 97504 • Fax: 541.535.4318

541.535.1775

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Full Service Travel Agency Serving the Valley Since 1985

Travel Leaders - Travel Made Easy Shirley Huycke - Owner 601 East Jackson Street • Medford Center • 541-772-9744 www.travelleaders.com/medfordor travelmadeeasy@travelleaders.com

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“Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night.” - Rainer Maria Rilke RVCC Club Bulletin - April 2015 - 21

ROGUE VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB CASH AVAILABILITY At January 31, 2015

$

Cash Balance at end of fiscal year June 30, 2014: Cash Balance At January 31, 2015

686,140

$

LESS: Non-RVCC Funds Not available for ANY RVCC purpose Junior Golf, RV Seniors, Men's Club, Women's Golf, etc.

Total RVCC Cash

* Membership Restricted Funds Not available for general operating purposes Golf Course Fund Sand & Seed Fund Clubhouse Assessment Fund Contingency & Capital Expenditure Fund LESS: Total Membership Restricted Funds

$35,722

$ 218,928 $ 153,641 $ 90,181 $ 32,411

Balance of Unrestricted Cash

$

494,552

$

495,162

$

** Designated Funds Lottery Cell Tower Proceeds SOGC LESS: Total Designated Funds

$ 161,105 $ $ 10,775

Cash Available for Operating Funds

530,274

$

(610)

171,880

$ (172,490)

* Note: Membership Restricted Funds may only be used for their stated purposes

and may not be spent or encumbered for any other club purpose or activities.

"Membership Restricted" means that the membership of RVCC has voted that these funds may be utilized only for the specified purposes.

** Note: Designated Funds are determined by RVCC Board of Directors or Management to be utilized for specific purposes and may be changed from time to time by action of the board, or by Management if the Designation was Management's decision.

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April 2015 Calendar Sunday Night special includes salad, entrée & dessert. All you can eat for only $12.95!

(No split or doggy bags).

On Tuesday evenings the Grill Menu and Early Bird Menu are available until 7:00 p.m.

We offer delectable “PRIME RIB” on Friday and Saturday Evenings.

To receive the daily dining specials, contact Michelle Johannes at mjohannes@rvcc.com.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

29 30 31 1 2 3 4 Meatloaf $12.95 Clubhouse Grill Menu Shrimp Fried Oysters Prime Rib Taco Tuesday Peter Rabbit Wine Tasting Closed Scampi Kids Movie Night Pancake Breakfast

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Easter Brunch Clubhouse Grill Menu Halibut Prime Rib Veal Taco Tuesday Honey Glazed Closed Filet Marsala Book Club Ham $12.95 Knitting/Crafts Club

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Chicken Clubhouse Grill Menu Lamb Prime Rib Heavenly Marsala $12.95 Closed Taco Tuesday Shank Scallops Garden Club Couples Dinner

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Beef Clubhouse Grill Menu Greek Chicken Prime Rib Crab Stuffed Taco Tuesday Ladies Cooking Stroganoff $12.95 Closed Salmon Ladies Lunch @ Noon Class

26 27 28 29 30 1 2 Roasted Clubhouse Grill Menu T-Bone Prime Rib Duck Wine Tasting Pork Loin $12.95 Closed Taco Tuesday Steak Confit Kids Movie Night Lunch Tue - Sun 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Grill Menu 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dinner Tue Wed & Thu Fri Sat Sun

Grill Menu until 7:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Breakfast Sat Sun

7:00 a.m. - Noon 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Dining Reservations Call 541-772-5965 Contact mjohannes@rvcc.com to receive the daily dining specials.

Committee Meetings Membership 2nd Wed 5:00 p.m. House Board Last Tue 4:30 p.m. Grounds 1st Tue 4:30 p.m. Social Finance 3rd Wed 4:00 p.m. Golf 3rd Thu 4:30 p.m.

2nd Thu 2nd Tue

5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

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Rogue Valley Country Club 2660 Hillcrest Road Medford, Oregon 97504 www.RVCC.com

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