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Joe and Connie Bietler, Randy and Jill Koch and Rich and Sheri Bodager enjoyed themselves and the beautiful evening during the Terrace Opening.

Tom Michaels, his grandson Karl Michaels, Arlen and Bobby Foote all enjoyed a great Father’s Day out on the course.

• • • • U P C O M I N G 4th of July at the Club RVCC’s BBQ Pool Party with BBQ, DJ and Pool Games Saturday, July 4th • Noon-3 Celebrate with family and friends while enjoying music, pool games and a BBQ. BBQ Buffet $12.95 (adults), $6.95 (6-11), Free (5 & under).

Golfers start the day with a Red, White and Blue golf tournament. Six holes scotch ball, six holes best ball, six holes scramble. Two person teams, $10 per team, 1:00pm shotgun. Sign up in the Pro Shop.

Everyone is invited to join us for a Live Music and a BBQ on the Terrace! 5-8pm. Menu: Ribs, Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Watermelon, Baked Beans, Salad Bar and Apple Pie. Only $24.95 per person for adults and children 12 and over, Kids 6-11 are $12 and 5 & under are free. RSVP to 541-772-5965. (48 hour cancellation policy in effect).

First Friday Party with Wine – July 3 Join us for the First Friday Wine Tasting with Willamette Valley Vineyard from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Light appetizers will be served with the tasting. Reservations are not required but if you would like to stay for dinner a reservation is required. $10 per person for the tasting.

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Kids Movie Night – July 3 The next Kid’s Movie Nights will be Friday, July 3. The movie planned is Spongebob: Sponge out of Water. The movie, dinner and babysitting for the kids is provided. Supervised fun is from 5:30 – 7:45pm. Cost is $8 per child.

Ages 3 & up please. RSVP to 541-772-5965.

Parents/grandparents must stay on RVCC property.

Hit and Giggle - July 24 Join us for golf and laughs on the par-3 course. Not very good at golf... no problem. This is a fun night out to meet other members, enjoy the beauty of the course and have fun. The fun starts at 5:30pm on the Oaks. Shotgun start. Two person alternate shots in fl ights. Playing in six-somes. Dinner will follow golf. $20/player includes golf & dinner. Please call 541-772-4050 or sign up in the Pro Shop.

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In This Issue

From the Manager ...................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 La Dolce Vita .......................... 18 Club Happenings.................... 19 July 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.

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From The Manager We have just completed our fi scal year on June 30 and although we have not yet offi cially closed the books, it looks like we fi nished the year fairly strong primarily due to the high volume of memberships sold in May. We added 16 golf memberships, five tennis memberships and seven social memberships. We also sold out the 50 summer pool memberships allocated. Congratulations to Michelle Johannes, our Membership Director, for her great sales effort.

In previous communications I have talked about the methods being used to develop our operating plan and budget which included the involvement of all of our department managers and members of the Finance Committee.

That budget was presented to the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors for their approval. I expect the completed budget to be presented to the membership in the next couple of weeks In preparation for the 2015-16 operating year, the Board of Directors and I held a half-day strategic retreat. A lot of great information came out of our time together which will really help us refi ne our mission and vision. At this time, the Board is developing strategic goals and initiatives for the committees to focus on this year. More details on this will be coming soon. These are just the first steps for the Board as they continue to hold strategic meetings to ensure the foundation of our Club is secure and we have a firm business plan going forward.

July is a big month for us with our annual invitationals.

The Men’s Invitational will kick off the second weekend in July with a full fi eld. The committee and I have been working on this event with great excitement. This event is going to be “top shelf,” as it should be. It’s always a great opportunity

for our members to show off their club to family and friends and I’m looking forward to being a part of your Invitational traditions. Wrapping up the month is the Ladies Invitational. One thing I’ve found working with this group is the ladies like to have fun! It’s going to be a blast with a casino day, summer drinks, great food and good golf. Come out and join them!

Last month we had a very successful Memorial Day pool party including DJ music, pool games and a barbecue.

The feedback from this event was overwhelmingly positive.

Since everyone was excited about it, we have decided to do it again for the Fourth of July. Before you head out to watch the fi reworks, plan on joining us poolside for some great music, games and food.

Looking ahead, the Southern Oregon Championship is coming up Labor Day weekend. I hope you have already signed up and plan on participating. If you are still deciding, we are in need of volunteers for this event. We encourage you to sign up for one shift of the whole week. It takes many hands to make this event a success and we would love to have you help out. This event is a wonderful opportunity for us to show off our club to the Southern Oregon/ Northern California golf market.

Throughout the month we will have several musical events on the Terrace. Check the website for all the details.

Looking forward to seeing you around the Club!

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Kids Camp and Family Campout RVCC Summer Kids Camp We invite your children or grandchildren to join us for a week of summer fun at RVCC. Your kids will be given lessons in golf, pickleball, tennis and will also spend hours at the pool and doing crafts. They will be given hands-on instruction by our golf professionals and tennis/pickleball staff while being supervised by our camp counselors. The lifeguards will be on duty for the swimming pool. The week ends with the Camp Out on the Driving Range on Friday night (parent or grandparent must be in attendance). The 4-day camp is scheduled August 4 - 7. It’s open to children 6-12 years old and is limited to the first 24 to sign up. The cost is $150 for members. To sign up please visit the main reception desk and fill out the waiver form.

Family Camp on the Golf Course Plan on joining us on Friday, August 7, for the RVCC Camp Out. Bring your children or grandchildren and pitch your tent on #7 Tee of the Oak Course. You’ll all enjoy fi shing, volley-

Couples Dinner - July 18 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, July 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 - July 21 This group of ladies is enjoying meeting new people. Please come for a nice lunch and good conversation on July 21 at 11:30am 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.

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RVCC Clubs News Book Club - July 7 The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, July 7, at 4pm to discuss The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson. Alice Hunt will be our presenter. In this epic, critically acclaimed tour de force, Adam Johnson provides a riveting portrait of a world rife with hunger, corruption, and casual cruelty but also camaraderie, stolen moments of beauty, and love.

The August book will be Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. A Love Story for this generation, Me Before You brings to life two people who couldn’t have less in common— a heartbreakingly romantic novel that asks, “What do you do when making the person you love happy also means breaking your own heart?”

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

Knitting/Craft Club - July 7 Are you are interested in knitting or crafts of all kinds? Join these gals on Tuesday, July 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 Kathy Jones at steve.kathyjones@gmail. com if you are interested in joining the group.

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.

Upcoming Events...continued from page 2 ball, bocce ball, croquet, a movie at dark, s’mores, sleeping under the stars and donuts in the morning. Parents/grandparents must accompany the children. You provide your own tent and sleeping bags. The fun begins at 7pm and ends at 7am. Cost is $8 per person or $25 for family of 4 (no fee for child/children if signed up for 4-Day Kid’s Camp). RSVP at 541-772-5965.

Food Minimum The food minimum is changing to $150 quarterly ($105 for single) beginning July 1 based on your last name.

A-G January – June, July – December H-O February – July, August – January P-Z March – August, September – February

“Oh, the summer night, Has a smile of light, And she sits on a sapphire throne.” - Bryan Procter

Rogue Valley Country Club 2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford, Oregon 97504 Clubhouse: 541-772-5965 • Pro Shop: 541-772-4050 • Tennis: 541-773-4552 E-mail: clubinfo@rvcc.com • Website: www.rvcc.com Click on Member Login. If you are accessing the site for the first time, please create an account using the registration page. When entering your member number, remember to add a 0 at the beginning of your number.

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541-383-8200

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503-581-3233

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503-287-6245

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530-224-2250

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Spring Hill Country Club - Albany

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Willamette Valley Country Club - Canby

503-266-2102

Springfield Country Club - Springfield

541-747-2517

Tualatin Country Club - Tualatin

503-692-4620

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Office/Committee

Term Expires

Dave Cuttrell

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

2016

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 Michelle Johannes - Membership & Marketing Director - mjohannes@rvcc.com Molly McDermott - Sales and Event Coordinator- mmcdermott@rvcc.com RVCC Club Bulletin - July 2015 - 3

By Tracy Snyder

RVCC Golf News Hole in One On May 23 Mike Korpa was playing with his wife Vicki and Paul and Laurie Jendre when he aced the 4th hole. Mike used a 7 iron and was not in the pot. Great shot Mike!

July Course Usage 1 W LES 2 Th Mens League #9 4 F Members SG 4 F July 4th Tourney 7 T Local OWGA 8 W Men Play Original Course 8 W Mens Club 9 Th Ladies (before Mem/Gst) 9 Th Mens Member Guest Invit 10 F Mens Member Guest Invit 11 S Mens Member Guest Invit 13 M SO Jrs 14 T SO Jrs 15 W LES 16 Th Ladies Play 16 Th Mens League #10 19 Su Me & Mine 22 W Mens Club 23 Th Mens League #11 24 F RV Seniors 26 Su Ladies Invit. Prac. Rnd. Horserace 27 M Ladies Invit.

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7-1am TT CS1 & CS2 7-1am TT CS1 & CS2 5:30pm SG CS2 Original 5:30pm SG CS2 8am SG CS1 5:30pm SG CS2 5:30pm SG CS2 8am SG CS1 TT CS1 5:30pm CS2 8:30am SG CS1 8:30am SG Original 5:30pm SG CS2 5:30pm SG CS2 5:30pm SG CS2

Me & Mine Tournament The annual couple’s event will be held on Sunday, July 19. The event features lunch and drinks on the course and appetizers following play. The shotgun will start at 8:00am on Course #1 in a mixed Chapman format in sixsomes. The cost is $60/couple for the day. Sign up now in the golf shop with your sixsome or as a couple and we will team you up with others.

Ladies Team Invitational This is the 28th year of the Ladies Invitational. The dates are July 26-28. The tournament starts on the 26th with practice round tee times, a horserace at 4:00pm with hors d’oeuvres following golf.

Monday starts with breakfast on the patio, shotgun start at 8:30 am with a best ball format on the Rogue Course, lunch in the Valley Ballroom and a party afterwards. Tuesday we wrap things up with another breakfast on the patio, 8:30am shotgun on the Original Course in a scramble format and a hosted lunch and awards to follow.

Club Championship is Coming Soon One of our biggest and best events is coming next month. This year’s tournament is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 4 - RVCC Club Bulletin - July 2015

August 14-16. The format will be 54 holes of stroke play in 4 divisions, Men’s, Ladies, Senior Men and Super Senior Men. Gross and net prizes will be given in each division. All players will get their full handicap. This tournament includes some cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dancing and lots of fun. Don’t miss out on the good time!

Southern Oregon Golf Championships Update Entries are coming in at a faster pace than previous years. The field is over half full with openings in all divisions. If you are interested in playing or giving an entry as a gift, now is the time before it is too late. Especially, if you are in the Men’s division as again this year there is one less flight. This tournament is the largest match play event of its kind in the US and you need to experience the fun, the parties and the tournament atmosphere. Join in the fun now.

Entries are available in the Golf Shop, front desk of clubhouse and online at rvcc.com.

Southern Oregon Juniors On July 13 and 14, RVCC will host some of the best junior golfers from all over Oregon, Washington and California. The older children (12 & up) will play 18 holes both days while the children 11 and under will play nine holes each day. This tournament has been held here at RVCC for over 50 years as the club continues to support Junior Golf and the future of this wonderful game we all enjoy. Entry blanks are available in the golf shop. We also need numerous volunteers to help run the event including scorekeepers, marshals, runners and scoreboard help. Let the golf shop know if you are interested in helping. Tee times will run from 7am to approximately 11am both Monday and Tuesday.

RVCC Pairs Tournament Results Overall Low Gross 142 Steve & Kimberly Wood Overall Low Net 125 Ken & Annette VanDaam Flight A Gross 1st Place 147 Chuck & Jane Paulsen 2nd Place 153 Don & Trina Jones 3rd Place 153 Richard Talken, Glenda Peterson 4th Place 155 Erick & Toni Doolen Flight A Net 1st Place 126 Greg Miller, Sheri Driskill 2nd Place 131 Joe & Kelly Froome 3rd Place 132 Scott & Karen Louis 4th Place 132 Randy Heriot, Cindy Darracott Flight B Gross 1st Place 160 Nick & Carol Nicolai 2nd Place 165 Scott & Becky Thomas 3rd Place 166 Jason & Joni Berry 4th Place 166 Tim & Julie Veley Flight B Net 1st Place 126 Parrish Barker, Tonnie Spencer 2nd Place 131 David & Beth Pilger 3rd Place 132 Don & Julie Schamanek 4th Place 133 Peter & Pam Deacon Continued on next page

By Ed Fisher

The Lesson Tee Teaching golf can be tough. Really. Each session a teacher of this great game is faced with a new set of expectations, a myriad of athletic abilities, physical limitations that are sometimes apparent, sometimes not so, and a knowledge of the game that, in many cases, limits the student from understanding the true difficulty of this game. Why would anyone want to do THIS? It is really very simple. Because it’s tremendously gratifying to help anyone, at any level, get better. To be able to take the incredibly technical aspects of the game and simplify them enough to make them understandable is very rewarding. But the reality of the situation is this; my job is easier than yours.

Explaining the intricacies of golf is much easier than, not only understanding those intricacies, but converting that understanding into athletic movement. As I am fond of saying, the correct movement of the golf swing isn’t harder to make than the wrong movement, it is changing that is difficult. Change is hard. So, with this in mind, I offer the following suggestions on how to make the necessary changes that may be required to help YOU become the player you would like to become.

• Be willing to work on the changes without worrying about outcome. If you worry about the results, you won’t focus on the changes. The results will come...unless you force them.

• Take your time with your sessions and with each individual shot.

It took you awhile to get into this mess, it might take you a while to get out.

• Enjoy the process of struggling. It’s really good for all of us...and it makes you a better golfer in the long run.

• Remember, the guys we watch on TV are at the top of their game.

Their level of play is almost unbelievable...so is their practice routine.

• Take delight in all of your victories, large or small, as you move towards a better game of golf.

I’ve spent a good part of my life working on my game or working on helping others improve theirs. It’s almost never been all that easy. But it’s always been rewarding. Keep at it.

• Let go of any preconceptions of scheduling your improvement. Ed Fisher is a Class “A” PGA Professional and the RVCC The game does not care about your time table. Improvement will Director of Instruction. You may contact Ed at: Ed.fisher.golf@gmail.com or call at 541-499-2253. happen as you let it.

RVCC GOLF NEWS - Continued from page 4 Flight C Gross 1st Place 167 Craig & Jan Phillips 2nd Place 170 Riley & LeeAnn Loftin 3rd Place 172 Dave & Sandy Shinn 4th Place 176 Al & Linda Raduski Flight C Net 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place

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Paul & T-Kae Henningsen Jr. Joe Faucett, Judy Hulburt Tom & Rochelle Michaels Mike Dudley, Kim Miranda

Rules of Golf Rule 25 - Abnormal Ground Conditions, Embedded Ball and Wrong Putting Green 25-1. Abnormal Ground Conditions a. Interference Interference by an abnormal ground condition occurs when a ball lies in or touches the condition or when the condition interferes with the player’s stance or the area of his intended swing. If the player’s ball lies on the putting green, interference also occurs if an abnormal ground condition on the putting green intervenes on his line of putt. Otherwise, intervention on the line of play is not, of itself, interference under this Rule.

Note: The Committee may make a Local Rule stating that interference by an abnormal ground condition with a player’s stance is deemed not to be, of itself, interference under this Rule.

b. Relief Except when the ball is in a water hazard or a lateral water hazard, a player may take relief from interference by an abnormal ground condition as follows: (i) Through the Green: If the ball lies through the green, the player must lift the ball and drop it, without penalty, within one clublength of and not nearer the hole than the nearest point of relief.

The nearest point of relief must not be in a hazard or on a putting green. When the ball is dropped within one club-length of the nearest point of relief, the ball must fi rst strike a part of the course at a spot that avoids interference by the condition and is not in a hazard and not on a putting green. (ii) In a Bunker: If the ball is in a bunker, the player must lift the ball and drop it either: (a) Without penalty, in accordance with Clause (i) above, except that the nearest point of relief must be in the bunker and the ball must be dropped in the bunker or, if complete relief is impossible, as near as possible to the spot where the ball lay, but not nearer the hole, on a part of the course in the bunker that affords maximum available relief from the condition; or (b) Under penalty of one stroke, outside the bunker keeping the point where the ball lay directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind the bunker the ball may be dropped. (iii) On the Putting Green: If the ball lies on the putting green, the player must lift the ball and place it, without penalty, at the nearest point of relief that is not in a hazard or, if complete relief is Continued on page 18 RVCC Club Bulletin - July 2015 - 5

By Craig Hilty

Grounds Report After a fairly mild month of May, June has kicked off with some extreme heat. Two recorded highs were broken and one was tied. Back in 2012 our fi rst 100 degree day didn’t occur until August. This year, we hit 100 degrees for two days straight on June 7 and 8. Luckily, we were ready for it, and temperatures are forecasted for next week to be in the low 90’s, much easier on turfgrass!

July will present us with two of my favorite tournaments, the Men’s Member Guest Invitational and the Ladies Invitational. Your turf maintenance staff understands how important consistent golfing conditions are for Members, but I also express to our staff how important these two great EVENTS are to our Members. For most Members, this may be the one time a year they are able to showcase their great course to their guests. As we do every day, our staff attempts to take it to the next level so you as Members are consistently proud of your golf course conditions.

Three years ago I put together a Golf Course Maintenance Standards for Rogue Valley Country Club. These standards have become the basis of how, what and why your turf maintenance staff operates under the current budget.

The standards explain the operation of the turf maintenance department, and delineate the practices and procedures necessary to achieve the standards that are expected. At the end of each season I look back at these standards and slightly refine them if needed. These maintenance standards have been adopted by the Greens Committee and are presented yearly to all new Board of Directors. I hope this will assist you in better understanding our operations and what it takes to keep our course in such consistent condition year round. To view these standards please go to rvcc.com and log in under the members only area. Under the tab “Club Info” you will see the link for Golf Course Maintenance Standards.

As we move deeper into the golfi ng season I would like to take a moment to welcome all of our new golfing members. I hope that your experience on the course as well as the clubhouse have exceeded your expectations. I would also encourage all of our great, long-standing Members, to continue to seek out new Members to include in your golf groups or just a beer after golf. As always, new and old Members alike, please don’t hesitate to e-mail me with any questions or comments that you may have or that may improve your experience on the course.

A quick side note, we have installed two small cups at the west end of the big practice putting green. These cups are half the size of standard cups. It is a great way to practice your putting using these small cups, and a bit more frustrating as well! Also please continue to fi x your 6 - RVCC Club Bulletin - July 2015

ball marks, fi ll or replace divots, rake the bunkers after use (or better yet, don’t hit it in the bunker!!), Do not drive through or right over directional marking stakes, and most importantly have a fun time on the course.

Respectfully, Craig Hilty

4-Day Kid’s Camp August 4-7

We invite your children/grandchildren and a friend to join us for four days of summer fun at RVCC. Your kids will be given lessons in golf and pickleball and will also spend hours at the pool. They will be given hands-on instruction by our golf professionals and tennis/pickleball staff while being supervised by our camp counselors. The lifeguards will be on duty for the swimming pool. The week ends with the Camp Out on the Driving Range on Friday night (parent or grandparent must be in attendance).

The 4-day camp is open to children 6-12 years old and is limited to the first 24 to sign up. Parents must sign a waiver to register their kids for the camp. The cost is: $150 per member child and $200 per nonmember guest. Child must bring own sack lunch with an ice pack and a water bottle. RVCC will provide a juice and snack each day. Please drop child off at the RVCC Tennis Facility on the east side of the parking lot each morning by 8:55am and pick up by 4:00pm at the Swimming Pool.

RVCC KIDS CAMP SCHEDULE 9:00-9:30 9:30-10:15 10:15-10:45 10:45-11:30 11:30-12:15 12:15-1:00 1:00-3:45 4:00

Registration/Check-In/Free Play Golf (Wed - Fri) (Pickleball on Tue) Snack Tennis Craft/Movie Lunch/Movie Swimming Pool Parents Pick Up

By Judy Korepta

Over The Tee Cup SPRING TOURNAMENT Overall Gross - Deanna Wilson Tracie Armitage organized the annual Spring Tournament Overall Net - Kitty Meyer held on May 7 and 14. A Stableford format was used for Championship the play giving the individual points for gross and net pars, 1st Net - Sheri Driskill 1st Gross - Tracie Armitage birdies or eagles. The second day was an afternoon shotgun 2nd Net - Yvonne Paris 2nd Gross - Gayle Jantzer followed by a cocktail party at which the winners were 3rd Net - Jan Hughes 3rd Gross - Bogey Loyd announced. Congratulations to the following ladies: “A” Flight Overall Net - Julia Tissen Overall Gross - Marla Parmele 1st Net - Pam Schepis 1st Gross - Tammy Allen Championship Flight 2nd Net - Ellie Mitchell 2nd Gross - LeeAnn Peterson 1st Net - Kathy McMurtrey 1st Gross - Trina Jones 3rd Net - Cathee Shorkey 3rd Gross - Tonia Waldron 2nd Net - Sheri Driskill 2nd Gross - Tracie Armitage “B” Flight 3rd Net - Angela Galante 3rd Gross - Deb Stuart 1st Net - Pat Humphrey 1st Gross - Jeri Olson First Flight 1st Net - Jan Hughes 2nd Net - Peggy Tomlins 3rd Net - Annette Holman

1st Gross - Tory Nieto 2nd Gross - Sylvia Leatherman 3rd Gross - LeeAnn Loftin

Second Flight 1st Net - Barb Hammack 1st Gross - Cathee Shorkee 2nd Net - Rosemary Harrington 2nd Gross - Marcia Skinner 3rd Net - Becky Barry 3rd Gross - Betsy Smith

2nd Net - Pat Sorsoli 3rd Net - Becky Barry

2nd Gross - Annette Holman 3rd Gross - Melinda Fowler

FLIP FLOPS AND LEMON DROPS - JULY 26-28 Get your entry forms in NOW to be included in the annual fun of the ladies tournament. Toni Watkins and her 21852 committee are planning the fun filled three days and the RVCC ladies are known for FUN, FUN, and more FUN!!!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS A warm welcome to Soozie Bauer, Debbie Olson, Polly Richardson, and Karyn Shirbroun who recently joined RVWGA. Please look to meet and include these ladies in your golf groups. Welcome ladies!

OWGA Local OWGA members hosted the state OWGA sweepstakes tournament at RVCC on June 9. Ladies from private clubs from throughout the state participated in the event and it was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our golf course and amenities of Southern Oregon. Unfortunately Mother Nature decided it was a lovely time to showcase HOT weather with temperatures over 100! Thanks to Pam Turnipseed and Pam Schepis, liaisons to OWGA, for organizing this day.

In addition to the statewide tournaments local OWGA members participate in four tournaments throughout the season at RVCC. The first one was held in May; Judy Korepta was low gross and Gail Jones low net for the day.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS TOURNAMENT - JUNE 11 Peggy Tomlins was the chairman for the annual Board of Directors tournament held on June 11. A luncheon followed the morning shotgun start and the tables were decorated in a red, white and blue stars and stripes motif. Kathy Posen had her first hole in one on #11 and graciously furnished drinks for the ladies. Congratulations to the following winners: RVCC Club Bulletin - July 2015 - 7

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Senior Scramble Results - June 19

Foursomes Gross Field, Andries, Bebb, Moore 53 Goldman, Buck, Baker, Gooding 53

75% net 37.813 39.875

Threesomes Hunt, Hodgdon, Vaughan Hanson, Ashpole, Shorkey Kline, Cauble, McMurtrey Iantosca, Bellen, Posen Harrell, Nelson, Zoll VanErt, Jantzer, McKeee Garvin, Harrington, Sorsoli Chaney, Kantor, Gandt McElroy, Meyer, Gibson Lavin, Doolen, Scarvie

75% net 45.500 46.500 47.000 48.000 51.750 54.250 55.750 56.500 56.500 56.750

Gross 60 59 62 62 66 70 70 72 73 73

KP’s Hole # Jantzer, Posen 9 Vaughan, Harrell 11 Gooding, McMurtrey 4 Goldman, Moore 13 Full fi eld scoring for the participating golfers on the Senior Bulletin Board.

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Around The Club

Don Ballew, daughter Wendy Ballew Madden and granddaughters Stevie and Goldie enjoy a beautiful day on the patio.

The Pool Opening was lots of fun and the kids enjoyed playing games.

Welcome New Club Members...

GOLF • Bill Faught • Thomas Walker • Jason & Dawn Stranberg • Matthew & Natalya Miller • Jerdson & Marjorie Gamble • Bob & Trudy Downing • Trevor & Melissa Telford • Josh & Marisa Poling

• Todd & Kristen Couch • Ian & Trina Powers • Mark & Justine Wilson • Joe & Tracie McGrew • Dustin Charley • Kenneth Hodgeman • Eric Huddleston

Richard & Sheri Bodager

Josh & Marisa Poling

Mitch & Karyn Shirbroun

Matt Shore Family

Morgan & Jessica Hawkins

“Pat” & Terri McGinnis

Caesar & Anita Espino

Mark & Justine Wilson

Bob & Sally Wise

SOCIAL with GOLF UPGRADE • Marnie & Larry Binney

SOCIAL with TENNIS UPGRADE • Bob & Sally Wise • Roger Stuhr • Carly Stuhr SOCIAL • Kent Barthman • Heather MacLauchlan-Siewell

Tom & Teri Mayer, Gary Bendickson, Peggy Tomlins at the Pam Schepis and Ron Lewis also enjoyed the Pairs dinner. Janet Stark, Judy Entinger and Phyllis Nelson were all Pairs dinner. smiles on the Terrace.

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Tips From The Chef

Southwest Gazpacho Soup Ingredients for Soup 1½ pounds diced tomatoes ( peeled and seeded) 1 cup tomato juice 1 cup diced cucumbers (peeled and seeded) ½ cup diced red onions ½ cup diced roasted red bell peppers ½ cup roasted corn ½ cup cooked black beans 1 diced jalapeño 1 minced clove garlic ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 limes (juice and zest) 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Diced avocado Crispy tortilla strips

Directions

Add all ingredients, except the avocado, in a mixing bowl.

Blend mixture in a food processor or blender and add back to bowl.

Served chilled with sliced avocado and crispy tortilla strips.

Ryan and Julie Kantor, Barbara and Nick Aqualino and Suzanne and Sal Murillo had a great dinner while enjoying the Our new entry doors were donated by John Dunkin of Rogue wonderful weather on the Terrace.

Valley Door. Thank you, John.

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By Mike Sevart

On The Courts Tennis Center Schedule We have lots of opportunities to come down 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: The Summer schedule is underway. Call the tennis center for more details on clinics and drop-ins.

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 MIXED 40 & OVER (LOCAL LEAGUE) MIXED 40 & OVER (SINGLE WEEKEND LEAGUE) Team Confi rmation Form Due - July 6 (forms available June 3) League Dates - July 31 - August 2 • S.O. Championship - August 22 If you have any questions call or stop by the tennis desk.

Miscellaneous Don’t forget that you can order food to go! It can be ready for pickup 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.

POINTBUILDING Good pointbuilding is key to winning matches. But what does Pointbuilding mean? It means to keep the ball in play and to move the opponent around while patiently waiting for an error or a short ball. When you receive a short ball you can be more aggressive.

Pointbuilding starts in the Pointbuilding Zone, behind the baseline. The rule of thumb is to play “outside strokes cross court, and inside strokes down the line.” By hitting cross court, you are moving your opponent outside the court, and you are looking for an opportunity to change direction and go down the line with your inside stroke. As long as you are positioned in the Pointbuilding Zone, stick to this concept.

The best thing that can happen to you in a point is that your opponent is making an error, so you win the point. The second best thing that can happen to you is if your opponent hits a short ball.

When you receive a short ball, you can move in from the baseline to the Pressure Zone and pressure your opponent. The pressure happens because you hit the ball closer to your opponent, and thereby take away their time to react to your shot and move to the ball. The pros start the point building from the very first shot.

Don’t try to kill the ball and to win the point with that shot.

Mix up your shot patterns too. The inside out FH for instance is a shot you should work on already now and use in matchplay.

The Pressure Zone is a transition zone, which means you don’t stay there, you move on after your shot. Either you go back to the Pointbuilding Zone, or you move forward to the Finishing Zone.

After a strong pressure shot, you should move in to net with the intention to fi nish the point. If you hit a weaker pressure shot, you

may want to move back to the Pointbuilding Zone to gain some time. When you are up at the net, you give your opponent even less time to react to your volley, and even less time to move to the ball.

This close to the net, you can also use the angles very well. No-one will be able to run down a sharp angled cross court volley.

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Pickleball - Come Join Us!

Come to the tennis facility for a little exercise and a lot of fun! We have plenty of drop-in times to fi t your schedule and Country Club members always play for free!

Drop-in times: Monday 6:00-8:00pm Wednesday 12: 00-2:00pm • Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm Thursday 6:00-7:30pm • Friday 12:00-2:00pm Saturday 10:30-1:00pm

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Open House On Saturday, June 13, we had our tennis center Open House. Approximately 35 to 40 people attended and much fun was had by all. We had four Pickleball courts fi lled and overflowing as Marty Burns coached and put on introductory clinics. Our tennis pros, Kory and Andris, put on their own tennis clinics and coached some King of the Mountain games. All in all a great day. And top that off with our chef’s wonderful spread that included chicken skewers to die for. Thanks to all for making it such a nice success.

Tennis Desk Direct Line - 541-773-4552 • Main Clubhouse Line - use Extension 160 • e-mail - tennis@rvcc.com RVCC Club Bulletin - July 2015 - 17

La Dolce Vita with Kathleen Pagnini

Core Matters

As a 35 year fi tness professional, I had great results training the core, but not like today!

In 2008 I started mentoring privately with a world renown OBGYN /Neurologist/ Geneticist and Author. She shared an internal truth with me that increased my health and wellness instead of dodging the dreaded decline.

I will get to the point. We have two cores.

You already know about your ‘outer’ core when you do a sit up.

But did you know you had a whole ‘other’ core inside of you called the ‘inner’ core?

It resembles a canister and includes the diaphragm at the top, pelvic floor muscles at the bottom, thoracolumbar fascia are the sides and back and transversus abdominis in the front.

The inner core is a pre-activation group of muscles that stabilize your spine prior to moving. The outer core then activates, wraps and reinforces the inner core and carries out the intended action like picking up a cup of coffee or running for the bus.

The inner core is under ‘unconscious’ control, and trained by imagery and visualization. The outer core is under ‘conscious’ control and trained directly by sit-ups, crunches or planks.

Note: There is a fi ring order, the Inner core must activate before the outer core. If not, back pain, hernias, poochy tummy and incontinence will arise!

So let’s get to know our inner core! Sit comfortably in a chair. Release all outer core tension, shoulders, tummy and butt. Close your eyes and image you are doing a vigorous activity that you enjoy. Dancing, tennis, swimming...you pick. Open your eyes, close again and repeat two more times. Did you feel your visceral churning, an internal excitement?

Yay! You just woke up your inner core!

Until then... Walk... Breath... Be Thankful References: Dr. Pavel Kolar Developmental Kinesiology -School of Prague

RVCC GOLF NEWS - Continued from page 5 impossible, at the nearest position to where it lay that affords maximum available relief from the condition, but not nearer the hole and not in a hazard. The nearest point of relief or maximum available relief may be off the putting green. (iv) On the Teeing Ground: If the ball lies on the teeing ground, the player must lift the ball and drop it, without penalty, in accordance with Clause (i) above.

The ball may be cleaned when lifted under Rule 25-1b.

(Ball rolling to a position where there is interference by the condition from which relief was taken - see Rule 20-2c(v)) Exception: A player may not take relief under this Rule if (a) interference by anything other than an abnormal ground condition makes the stroke clearly impracticable or (b) interference by an abnormal ground condition would occur only through use of a clearly unreasonable stroke or an unnecessarily abnormal stance, swing or direction of play.

Note 1: If a ball is in a water hazard (including a lateral water hazard), the player is not entitled to relief, without penalty, from

interference by an abnormal ground condition. The player must play the ball as it lies (unless prohibited by Local Rule) or proceed under Rule 26-1.

Note 2: If a ball to be dropped or placed under this Rule is not immediately recoverable, another ball may be substituted. c. Ball in Abnormal Ground Condition Not Found It is a question of fact whether a ball that has not been found after having been struck toward an abnormal ground condition is in such a condition. In order to apply this Rule, it must be known or virtually certain that the ball is in the abnormal ground condition.

In the absence of such knowledge or certainty, the player must proceed under Rule 27-1.

If it is known or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found is in an abnormal ground condition, the player may take relief under this Rule. If he elects to do so, the spot where the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the abnormal ground condition must be determined and, for the purpose of applying this Rule, the ball is deemed to lie at this spot and the player must proceed as follows: Continued on next page

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By Michelle Johannes

Club Happenings Meet New People at the Club Over 100 new members have joined the club in the past three months! Please help to welcome the new Golf, Social and Pool members to RVCC and help them get settled in by inviting them to play golf, to an event or by making a pool play date. There are several ways to get acquainted with other members.

Some of the easiest ways to meet people are: 1. Attend events: The monthly wine tastings are a great way to socialize even if you don’t drink wine. The events on the terrace are typically fun because people are up and moving and mixing. There are many Club events throughout the year and if you are coming to an event leave me a message or send me an e-mail and I’d be happy to seat you with other people who have similar likes and interests to you. Just let me know you’re coming!

2. Golf: We have numerous golf groups you can join. The Larson Group meets every Friday and Sunday morning about 11:15am.

This group is made of men of any age and ability level. You are paired randomly and play games based on your handicap. The Senior Men have a group made up of mostly retirees. They play a tournament the last Friday of the month about fi ve months a year, they go on trips to play the reciprocal courses and they break off into smaller groups and play 5-6 days a week. The Hansen Group meets on Thursdays about 12:30 and is made up of 20s, 30s and 40-year-olds who take the afternoon off work. Email matthewbhansen@hotmail.com for details. The Schott Group plays on Sunday morning first thing with no handicap range required. RVCC 9-Holer Men play Monday through Friday about 2pm. They play the Oaks Course and then come inside for an iced tea. For the RVCC GOLF NEWS -

Ladies, the Rogue Valley Women’s Golf Association has an 18-holer group and a 9-holer group. Thursday is Ladies Day and the group has a Day’s Play Format which is different every week. For the Couples, Sue Ward organizes a group that plays one Sunday a month and then they all have dinner together. For more information contact Sue at needlepointer37@sbcglobal.net. The Warrington Group plays on Wednesdays and Saturdays about 10:30. It’s men who are about 60 and about 15 handicaps. Men’s Club and Ladies Evening Scrambles on Wednesday nights at 5:30 is fun golf and a great way to meet others. Lastly, add your name to a tee sheet. An open space is an open invitation to play. With questions about any of these groups call the Pro Shop at 541-772-4050.

3. Tennis: Call Mike at Tennis and let him know you are looking for a group to play with. Andris or Kory can hit you and suggest a group of people who you might enjoy playing with. They will also put your name on the sub-list will tell you about Cardio Tennis, Saturday Morning Drop-ins, Junior Lessons, etc.

4. Pickleball: Come to any of the drop-ins for Pickleball. No previous experience is required and you don’t need to bring a partner.

5. The Ladies Lunch at Noon and Couples Dinner are also great ways to get to know other members. These two get-togethers are strictly for having good conversation and good food!

6. Join a Group: Get involved by joining the Book Club, Gardening Club or Knitting/Craft Group. These groups meet because of their shared interests and there are no age restrictions to join. Just contact the group organizers to fi nd out more.

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(i) Through the Green: If the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the abnormal ground condition at a spot through the green, the player may substitute another ball, without penalty, and take relief as prescribed in Rule 25-1b(i). (ii) In a Bunker: If the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the abnormal ground condition at a spot in a bunker, the player may substitute another ball, without penalty, and take relief as prescribed in Rule 25-1b(ii). (iii) In a Water Hazard (including a Lateral Water Hazard): If the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the abnormal ground condition at a spot in a water hazard, the player is not entitled to relief without penalty. The player must proceed under Rule 26-1. (iv) On the Putting Green: If the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the abnormal ground condition at a spot on the putting green, the player may substitute another ball, without penalty, and take relief as prescribed in Rule 25-1b(iii).

25-2. Embedded Ball A ball embedded in its own pitch-mark in the ground in any closely mown area through the green may be lifted, cleaned and dropped, without penalty, as near as possible to the spot where it lay but not nearer the hole. The ball when dropped must fi rst strike a part

of the coursethrough the green. “Closely mown area” means any area of the course, including paths through the rough, cut to fairway height or less.

25-3. Wrong Putting Green a. Interference Interference by a wrong putting green occurs when a ball is on the wrong putting green.

Interference to a player’s stance or the area of his intended swing is not, of itself, interference under this Rule. b. Relief If a player’s ball lies on a wrong putting green, he must not play the ball as it lies. He must take relief, without penalty, as follows: The player must lift the ball and drop it within one club-length of and not nearer the hole than the nearest point of relief. The nearest point of relief must not be in a hazard or on a putting green. When dropping the ball within one club-length of the nearest point of relief, the ball must fi rst strike a part of the course at a spot that avoids interference by the wrong putting green and is not in a hazard and not on a putting green. The ball may be cleaned when lifted under this Rule.

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

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

S (No split or doggy bags).

On Tuesday evenings the Grill Menu is available until 8:00pm.

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

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

28 Chicken Marsala $12.95

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30 Grill Menu Taco Tuesday

1 Steak Diane

2 Stuffed Salmon

3 Wine Tasting Kid’s Movie Night Prime Rib

4 4th of July BBQ

5 Meatloaf $12.95

6 Clubhouse Closed

7 Grill Menu Taco Tuesday Book Club Knitting/Crafts Club

8 Razor Clams

9 Steak Oscar

10 Prime Rib

11 Cedar Plank Salmon

12 Shrimp Scampi $12.95

13 Clubhouse Closed

14 Grill Menu Taco Tuesday

15 Pork Tenderloin

16 Smoked Tri Tip

17 Prime Rib

18 Ahi Tuna Couples Dinner

19 Roast Pork Loin $12.95 Me & Mine

20 Clubhouse Closed

21 Grill Menu Taco Tuesday Ladies Lunch @ Noon

22 Veal Piccata

23 Halibut Fish n Chips

24 Prime Rib HIt & Giggle

25 Liver & Onions

26 Salisbury Steak $12.95

27 Clubhouse Closed

8 Grill Menu Taco Tuesday

29 Blackened Rib Eye

30 Chicken Cordon Blue

31 Prime Rib

1 Seabass

Lunch Tue - Sun Grill Menu

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Dinner Tue Wed & Thu Fri Sat Sun

Grill Menu until 8:00pm 5:30pm - 9:00pm 5:30pm- 9:30pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm 4:30pm - 8:00pm

Breakfast Sat Sun

6:00am - Noon 6:00am - 2:00pm

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

Committee Meetings Board Last Tue 4:30pm Finance 3rd Wed 4:00pm

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3rd/4th Tue 4:30pm 1st Tue 4:00pm 3rd Thu 4:30pm

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2nd Thu 5:00pm 2nd Tue 5:00pm

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