Club Bulletin The Official Publication of the Rogue Valley Country Club • Medford, Oregon • June 2011
Upcoming Events... First Friday Wine Tasting The next tasting will be on Friday, June 3, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm with Foris Vineyards. They will be serving Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Reservations are not required for the tasting but if you plan to stay for dinner a reservation is recommended. Tasting cost is $5 per person. Kid’s Movie Night This June Kid’s Movie Night will feature Despicable Me. Join us on Friday, June 3, 5:30pm-7:15pm for the movie, dinner and baby-sitting. $6 per child. Parents/grandparents must stay on RVCC property. Please RSVP to 541-772-5965 or www.rvcc.com calendar. Terrace Opening The Summer Season is finally here! Join us on Friday, June 10, 5:30pm9:30pm for the Terrace Grand Opening Party. The theme is a shrimp boil. Cost is $25 per person and includes food, music and games. Call 541-772-5965 to RSVP for this first party of the summer! Please see page 18 for more details. Have You Referred A Friend Lately? A few weeks ago you received information in the mail about membership opportunities and an application form. Please give the information to a friend, relative, co-worker, business associate or anyone you feel would be a good candidate for membership. Once your candidate is approved, you will receive Club Credits! The person who recruits the most golf members will receive a golf trip to Bandon Dunes, a dinner for eight people for the most social members and free tennis for the year. for the most tennis upgrades. Refer a friend today or call Michelle Johannes for information. Golf Mixer Uncle Sam wants you for a Stars and Stripes mixer on Friday, June 24, at 5:30pm. Sign up as a twosome in the Pro Shop. Play will be a scramble on the Oaks Course. Join us for an All American Bar-B-Q afterwards. Social members and guests welcome. Golf $5 a person, $10 for nonmembers, dinner $15 inclusive. In This Issue
From the General Manager Mark Your Calendars Golf News From The Lesson Tee Grounds Report Over The Tee Cup Seniors Golf Around The Club Tennis News Banquet News Club Happenings RVCC Financial Statements June Calendar
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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. Good Luck! Special “thank you” to Kathy Posen for her photos used throughout this Bulletin
The Easter Bunny coloring contest winner was Morgan Lopiano, age 4. Top: Steve Ferreira and Ryan Suvoy are all smiles after their game. Middle: Steve Rietmann, John Briggs, Steve Henneberry, and Bob Glover are enjoying a colorful day on the links. Bottom: Judith Zoll, Mignon Skinner and Sharon Swartsley are tuning up their games.
From The General Manager On May 1, our new Food & Beverage Manager Bruce Hoevet joined the RVCC family. I’m sure most members who have visited the club dining rooms during the past month have had the opportunity to meet Bruce. He has many years of service experience here in the Valley, most notably the past 19 years as the General Manager of the Rogue Regency Inn. It was through fortunate coincidence that Bruce was able to join the team just as we are preparing for the busiest time of the year at the club. Following the recent approval of the proposed dues increase, some members have questioned the timing of hiring a new management team member. On the surface, it could appear that the increase in dues was being utilized to support additional payroll. However, upon examination of the club’s financial statements, food and beverage net income is not subsidized by dues revenue. Even by filling a position that has been left vacant for quite a while, food and beverage is budgeted to continue to provide a positive revenue stream and profit for the club. Like most private clubs, in the not-so-distant past, food and beverage at RVCC was treated as an amenity and operated at a loss that required dues income to subsidize the cost of operations. By making significant changes, primarily through payroll, food and beverage has recently been operated at a profit. In fact today, with almost $2.2 million of income, food and beverage revenue is projected to be greater than dues income.
One point that was highlighted at the informational membership meetings in April was the fact that even if the dues increase was approved by the membership, additional revenue from banquets as well as other changes to reduce expenses would need to occur. This means that we must be focused on operating more efficiently while continuing to provide the service and value that the membership expects and deserves. Having the right personnel to direct this important operation is one of the keys to the continued success of the food and beverage department at the club. With his knowledge, experience, customer relations skills and contacts within the business community, Bruce will most certainly be a great addition to the club. And ultimately, successful food and beverage operations will provide additional net profit for the club. Be sure to introduce yourself and personally welcome Bruce when you visit the club. See you at your club! Jim Norris, CCM General Manager
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Mark Your Calendars... Bridge Club The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to have lunch and play bridge in the afternoon. This is a medium to advanced group with an average of four tables per group meeting. If you’d like information on this group, please e-mail sonomamike@aol.com for details. We are also trying to establish a beginner group. If you are a beginner interested in playing, please e-mail mjohannes@rvcc.com. RVCC Gardening Club Join the RVCC Gardening Club! Get tips and tricks from Steve and Craig, the beautiful minds behind the landscaping at the Club, to use at your own home. The next meeting is Monday, June 13, at 9am. Please meet outside the front entrance to the Main Clubhouse. If you would like more information or would like to attend, please contact Nancy Kline at LNKline@hotmail.com or 541-779-2674. Book Club June’s selection is Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, June 7, at 4pm to discuss this great book. The group is open to any member, male or female, who has a love for reading and discussing books. Please e-mail LNKline@hotmail.com for more information. July’s book will be The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer. Reciprocal Golf Clubs Would you like to play golf at our Reciprocal Clubs with other member couples? As a member, you have 16 other clubs you may use for golf, swimming, tennis and/or dining. If you are interested in taking trips to experience these clubs with other member couples please contact Jim Moreau at moreaujim@hotmail.com to learn more. Calling All Photographers... HELP!! With the new design of the Club Bulletin, we need some help with photography. If you have a photo(s) that you would like printed in the Bulletin, either from an event around the course or courts or a great shot of club members, please e-mail them to us. If we use it, you will win a FREE round of golf for yourself or for a friend. We are looking for support with your photography, so grab those cameras the next time you’re visiting the Club and send us your best stuff! Send your photo (in large jpg format) to mjohannes@rvcc.com.
Attention Lady Golfers... OWGA Sign Up It is never too late to sign up for OWGA. Women with a USGA index of 23.0 or lower are eligible to join and travel to some fabulous golf courses for a mere $100 for the whole season. Contact Sheri Driskill at 541-261-0906 to join OWGA or for more information. Flip Flops and Lemon Drops Invitational Get your team together and get your entry in for Flip Flops and Lemon Drops, the annual women’s invitational. Entry forms are available in the Locker Room. The dates are July 31 – August 2. Barb Pinkham and her committee promise an Invitational that will be better than ever. Don’t miss it! More ladies golf news on page 7.
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. Example: 0XXXXX Published Monthly Reciprocal Country Clubs Astoria Golf & Country Club - Warrenton Baywood Country Club - Arcata Broken Top Club (Fee) - Bend Illahe Hills Country Club - Salem Rainier Golf & Country Club - Seattle Riverside Golf & Country Club - Portland Riverview Golf & Country Club - Redding Running Y (Fee) - Klamath Falls Shadow Hills Country Club - Junction City Spring Hill Country Club - Albany Willamette Valley Country Club - Canby Springfield Country Club - Springfield Tualatin Country Club - Tualatin Tee Times 24 hours in advance: Reames Golf & Country Club - Klamath Falls Roseburg Country Club - Roseburg Wilcox Oaks - Red Bluff BOARD OF DIRECTORS Craig Galpern Jim Botsford Rosemary Harrington Lee Fortier George Andries John Anhorn Tom Barry Roger Hull Steve Swartsley
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By Jim Wise
RVCC Golf News May Golf Calendar Wednesday, June 1 Callaway Tour Van Wednesday, June 1 Men’s Club Thursday, June 2 Duffin 4 Ducks Tuesday, June 7 Local OWGA Wednesday, June 8 Ladies Evening Scramble Thursday, June 9 Men’s League Saturday, June 11 RVCC Shoot Out Sunday, June 12 RVCC Shoot Out Wednesday, June 15 Men’s Club Thursday, June 16 Men’s League Sunday, June 19 Father & Child Wednesday, June 22 Ladies Evening Scramble Thursday, June 23 WGA Thursday, June 23 Big I Juniors Thursday, June 23 Men’s League Friday, June 24 RV Seniors Friday, June 24 Friday Couples Mixer Monday, June 27 Access Tournament Wednesday, June 29 Men’s Club Thursday, June 30 WGA Thursday, June 30 University Club
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Father & Child Tournament On Father’s Day, June 19, we will be holding our annual Father & Child golf tournament. We start with breakfast at 6:3am followed by a shotgun start at 8am on the Rogue Course. The format is stroke play with both balls counting for gross and net totals. There are also prizes for KP’s and Long Drives. The cost is $70 per team of two players and includes the breakfast, all the prizes and gift certificates and the trophies for the top two teams both gross and net. The sign up sheet is up in the Golf Shop. We will be playing in foursomes so sign up with your favorite twosome and Happy Father’s Day! RVCC Shoot Out Coming The 2011 Shoot Out will be held this year on June 11 and 12. This tournament was previously called the Men’s Club Invitational and is held to fund the three High School Programs that use RVCC for their home course and practice facility. We encourage all players, both men and women, to participate and/or sponsor this event. The entry fees go to fund the costs of the tournament while ALL the sponsor money goes direct into the funding of the golf programs at North Medford, South Medford and St. Mary’s. The format for the tournament remains the same with a two person best ball on Saturday and a two person scramble on Sunday in two flights both gross and net divisions. There are also KP’s and LD’s each day. The entry fee is $135 per player for the tournament and includes all the prizes and dinner on Sunday after golf. The Saturday shotgun on the 11th is at 1pm on the Rogue Course and the Sunday shotgun is at 1pm also on the Rogue Course. 4 - RVCC Club Bulletin - June 2011
With the shortage of funds in the school budgets the last number of years, this tournament has filled a void in aiding the golf programs for funding. Without this event, the schools would not be able to fund their golf programs!! We encourage your participation as a player or as a sponsor or both. Entry blanks are available in the Golf Shop or from any of the Schools and coaches. We will gladly accept all offers to help support these schools. Call Jim at the Golf Shop for more information on sponsorship. Bag Tags Included in the rules of the club is a requirement that all members shall have an RVCC Bag Tag on their bag. If you do not have one, come on into the Golf Shop and we will issue you a new bag tag with your name on it. Hole in One Club Don’t forget to sign up for the Mens and Womens Hole-in-One club. It costs $2 to sign up and an additional $2 every time someone who is in the Hole-in-One club gets an ace. The benefit comes from when you get your hole-in-one! At that time you receive credit on your bill for the amount in the respective pot. That amounts to about $300 for the men and $150 for the women. Sign up now for your hole-on-one insurance! Callaway Tour Van here June 1 Callaway Golf’s Tour Van will be here on June 1 from 10am to 4pm. This is a great chance for you to try out all the products that Callaway has to offer and purchase it right on the spot! If they do not have it, they will make it during the day in the van. They have all the heads, shafts and grips to make the club that will fit you. What a great deal to have here at RVCC. Please call and make appointments so they can use their time to your advantage. See you on the first! Southern Oregon Golf Championships The annual SOGC is coming up with the 82nd running of this wonderful, prestigious event held here at our club. The tournament starts on August 29 and runs through Labor Day on September 5. The tournament is about one quarter full with entries coming in every day. All fields still have spots available but don’t wait too long to guarantee your entry in this great event. Entry blanks are available in the Golf Shop and at the front desk in the clubhouse as well as on line at rvcc.com. Don’t miss the biggest event of the year!! Member Guest July 7, 8 & 9 The annual Men’s Member Guest is coming soon in July. We still need a few more members to join in the fun and invite a guest for the festivities. This is a first class event held over three days with lots of golf, great prizes, tee prizes and parties that are the“best!”If you are interested, see the Golf Shop Staff and we will sign you up and give you all the details. Join in the fun here at RVCC!!!
By Ed Fisher
From The Lesson Tee Are you ready? Here it is...the final secrets that will help you play the game the way you want! I’ve been studying the pros on TV and have come up with three simple things they ALL do that allows them to play their best. So here goes...are you ready to play better? 1. Set up perfectly every time! Different sizes in individuals will require some different set up specifics but the basics are the same. Three relationships at setup are essential. Relationship with the club (grip and club position), relationship with the target (alignment of the club face and your feet, knees, hips, shoulders and eyes correctly to the target) and the third relationship, that being to the ball (ball position, posture, distance from the ball, etc.) The importance of a great “foundation”, that being the set up, cannot be overemphasized. The greats all do this part great if not absolutely the same every time. This is something YOU can do every time. Get comfortable with a great setup. 2. ROUTINE. Everything that you do as you approach a shot comes under the category of a PRE-SHOT ROUTINE. If you do it the same way every time you improve your chances of a successful golf shot. A good routine includes...club face to target, feet put in place in the same manner each time, a consistent time frame, the same amount of looks to the target, something to allow you to relax ( a deep breath
followed by a relaxing exhale) and a clear mental image of what you want the ball to do. This routine needs to fit and feel comfortable to YOU. You can use practice sessions to establish and solidify your routine. ...and finally, 3. Make it look and feel easy. Seriously, isn’t that what is most striking about the pros, how “easy” they make it look? They actually practice using a minimal amount of effort. Think about it, after you’ve hit a terrible shot or played a less than stellar round, don’t you have a strong sense of how tired you are or of how much energy that shot seemed to take.“I was trying as hard as I can!”Try soft. Now, don’t you feel better already? I do. Give these thing your attention and play like the pros. P.S. Keep you eyes on the weekly club email for instruction programs coming to a lesson tee near you. Note: Ed Fisher is our resident Golf Instructor. You can contact Ed via e-mail at: fisher_fore@charter.net or call Ed at 541-499-2253.
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Grounds Report Grounds Report With the 2011 golf season well under way and aeration of the greens and tees behind us we are focusing a majority of our efforts on the day-to-day maintenance and set up of the golf course. We are hoping that Mother Nature will allow us some reprieve from both the cold temperatures and extremely wet Spring. With the staff reductions and the lack of overtime hours due to the budget restrictions in the golf course maintenance department, very few, if any projects will be considered in the 2011/2012 budget year. With the cooperation from Mother Nature we are planning on having the mounds to the left of Rogue #12 completed with drainage and hydro seeding by June 1. We will continue to verti-cut and sand top-dress the greens every other Monday with cooperation from the course usage schedule and Mother Nature; also we will be applying light amounts of sand topdressing to the tee tops to help keep the thatch in check.
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Once again we are asking every one to place the bunker rakes OUTSIDE the sand bunkers parallel to play and with the least interference to play. As always we appreciate your help in filling divots with sand and seed. Also if at all possible please fix your ball mark and maybe one or two others. Please don’t forget to rake the sand bunkers, especially for the groups behind you. All of you early morning golfers please try to knock the sand off your shoes when exiting the sand bunker and before walking on the greens. We appreciate everyone’s help in making YOUR golf course a more enjoyable experience for all. As always please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions and or concerns. Thank you and good luck golfing.
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Over The Tee Cup Winter Golf Winners Fifty women competed in Winter Golf. The winners were announced at a party hosted by last year’s winners, Laura Pinkham and Trina Jones, at the home of Barb Pinkham. Deb Stuart and Peggy Tomlins took First Place (“big money” and the privilege of running the Winter Golf tournament next winter). Others taking honors were: 2nd Place: Teri Mayer and Judy Johnson 3rd Place: Cathy Dunlap and Marcia Skinner 4th Place: Kathy McMurtrey and Judy Korepta 5th Place: Sheri Driskill and Mary Botsford 6th Place: Pat Sorsoli and Dianne Akin 7th Place: Gayle Jantzer and Joy Simms 8th Place: Pam Schepis and Tracie Armitage 9th Place tie: Barb Pinkham and Lynn Smith; Tory Nieto and Julie Austad WGA Tournament Sign up in the Locker Room for the WGA Tournament. This tournament takes place on June 23 and June 30 and is chaired by Judy Korepta. The Pro Shop will assign tee times for June 23. An 8am shotgun, followed by lunch, is scheduled for June 30. Overall Low Gross and Low Net, as well as gross and net prizes in each of three flights, will be awarded. You must play both days to be eligible for prizes.
New Members RVWGA welcomes new members Toni Anderberg and Linda Turner. Women members of RVCC are welcome to join RVWGA at any time during the golf season. Women interested in joining the 18-hole group can call Tory Nieto at 541-857-1798. Women interested in joining the nine-hole group can call Nancy Bendickson at 541-773-2534. “Tee It Up To Battle Breast Cancer” We are teaming up with Providence Medford Medical Center to raise funds for the Sister Therese Kohles Fund again this year. The “Tee It Up To Battle Breast Cancer” golf tournament will take place on Saturday, July 16, with a 1pm shotgun. All net proceeds will benefit the Sister Therese Kohles Fund for Charitable Mammography at Providence. • 2 person scramble • Field will be limited to 128 players • Sponsorships are available • Members individual entry is $40 - non-members $50 • Sign up and more information will be in the Pro Shop starting June 11 • E-mail Gail Jones @ Gailmomgolf@gmail.com or call: 541-857-8422
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RVCC 2011 Social Calendar
Rogue Valley Seniors
Terrace Grand Opening and Shrimp Fest Social Two-Person Golf Mixer Family Pool Party Independence Day Men’s Member Guest Social Two-Person Golf Mixer Ladies Team Invitational Club Championship Social Two-Person Golf Mixer Southern Oregon Golf Championships Fall Member/Member Children’s Halloween Party Santa Pancake Breakfast Holiday Cart Parade Holiday Brunch New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Friday Friday Sunday Monday Thursday-Saturday Friday Sunday - Tuesday Friday - Sunday Friday Tuesday - Monday Saturday Sunday Saturday Saturday Sunday Saturday
Ladies Night Wine Tasting Kids Club - Parents Night Out Mother - Daughter Tea
Thursdays in Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, & Nov First Friday each month Once a month - Check rvcc.com TBD
Braving cold temperatures and long rough Rogue Valley Seniors played a scramble tournament on April 29th - Results are 4-man Teams #1: Little, Meyer, Lollis, Hull 66 Net 56.12 #2: Foote, Rasmussen, Parmele, Torrey 69 Net 59.12 #3: Watkins, Kilgore, Sorsoli, Kennedy 70 Net 60.00 #4: Darland, Pruitt, Henneberry, Scarvie 69 Net 60.12 #5: Messinger, R. Jones, Plankenhorn, Baker 69 Net 60.25 #6: Gorman, Harsch, Packard, Grigsby 70 Net 61.63 T7: Miller, Buck, Harrington, Deatherage 74 Net 63.25 T7: Traynor, Posen, McMurtrey, McKee 74 Net 63.25 3-man Teams #1: Smith, Blaser, Gibson 70 Net 60.0 #2: Scott, Akin, Daoust 79 Net 69.67 KP’s: Ked Messinger, Roger Bernard Stewart Parmele, Cliff Gibson Future Events HOME June 22, July 26, August 26 AWAY June 12 - 17 including Astoria CC, Gearhart GC, Spring Hill CC, Willamette Valley CC, Tualatin CC, Illahe CC and Shadow Hills CC
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Around The Club...
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Top Row: Nobody enjoyed Easter more than the kids at the RVCC Egg Hunt. Middle Row: Priscilla Deatherage, Jean Lust, Irene Rising and Ann Istell battle it out at their weekly bridge game. Col. Doug Gardiner and his wife, Christine, had a lovely Mother’s Day outing. Bottom Row: Greg Glass, Shane Sevcik, Eric Linerud and Gary Glass look like they are having a great time. Gary Jones and Terry Driskill two of the club’s more seasoned members.
Welcome New Club Members... Bill & Nancy Drewien
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RVCC Tennis News Tennis Camps Choose LITTLE ACES if your child is between the ages of 4-6 years old. This class uses introductory movement and ball skills, activities and tennis games that are fun and exciting. This class will nurture the child to develop tennis as a lifetime sport. Time: 8:30am-9:00am $40 tennis member $48 non-member #1 June 14-17 (Tue-Fri) #2 June 27-July 7 (Mon-Thu) #3 July 18-28 (Mon-Thu) Choose JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT if your child is between the ages of 7-14 years old and has never played tennis before or has played less than a year. Players in this class will learn the fundamentals of basic strokes followed by various tennis games. Performance goals will be emphasized to motivate students to improve to the next skill level. Time: 10:00am-11:00am $80 tennis member $88 non-member #1 June 14-17 (Tue-Fri) #2 June 27-July 7 (Mon-Thu) #3 July 18-28 (Mon-Thu) Choose JUNIOR EXCELLENCE if your child is between the ages of 10-16 years old. Players in this class are able to play moderate competitive points in singles and doubles. Fundamentals are emphasized that includes a combination of competitive and cooperative drilling. Players in this class are able to play Junior Team tennis matches
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against other clubs or play in USTA rookie level tournaments. Time: 11:00am-12:00pm $80 tennis member $88 non-member #1 June 14-17 (Tue-Fri) #2 June 27-July 7 (Mon-Thu) #3 July 18-28 (Mon-Thu) Choose HIGH SCHOOL if your child is between the ages of 1418. This class provides higher intensity training with emphasis of the physical, technical and mental skill necessary to succeed at this level. Players in this class are able to play Junior Team tennis matches against other clubs or play in USTA rookie, challenger or champ level tournaments. Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm $80 tennis member $88 non-member #1 June 14-17 (Tue-Fri) #2 June 27-July 7 (Mon-Thu) #3 July 18-28 (Mon-Thu) Choose SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS if your child is between the ages of 8 to 18 years old. All players are grouped by age and skill level for three hours per day of drills, skills and thrills. Time: 10:30am-1:30pm $100 tennis member $110 non-members #1 June 20-23 (Mon-Thu) #2 July 11-14 (Mon-Thu) If you are looking for a tennis group or have any questions, you can contact Andris at andris@q.com or 541-773-4552.
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With pickleball off and running, the following drop-in times are scheduled for the month of June:
• Equipment and lessons will be provided at no cost • No previous racquet sport experience is needed – we’ll have you playing a competitive game within an hour • No partners are required, so you can come alone or bring a friend • If you still have no idea what pickleball is or how it’s played, then you might like to check out a CBS news story about the sport. Follow this link, and be sure to watch the entire clip! http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=g2KNhIgOkXM For more information, contact Jeff Works at 541-890-0849.
Monday 1pm – 4pm Tuesday &Thursday 6pm – dusk Friday 10am – 1pm Saturday 10am – 1pm Sunday 2pm – 5pm • In case you are not familiar with the “drop-in” concept, it means you don’t need a reservation and you may arrive and leave at any time during the listed hours. • Drop-ins are free during the month of June, so bring your friends to the upper outdoor court of the tennis facility and have some fun playing the fastest-growing sport in America!
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By Cindy Williams
Banquet News As the weather warms up, celebrate the season by throwing a oneof-a-kind outdoor party on the East Terrace of the Rogue Valley Country Club. An outdoor setting is great for any gathering of friends, family, neighbors or work associates. Graduation parties, weddings, baby or bridal showers, company picnics, reunions or dancing parties…RVCC offers the most stunning views of the Valley for outdoor gatherings. You can dazzle your guest with a theme filled idea and let the RVCC Executive Chef and staff prepare a meal to remember. Here are some great party theme ideas: Garden Party: Add dry flowers petals to the invitation envelope or decorate with floral stamps and stickers. Choose a floral print pattern for the plates and napkins; mix in solid color cutlery, cups and table cover. For place cards, take a small flower pot and plant seedlings. Label the pot with the name of the seedling and the guest’s name. Tie a ribbon around it. Pool or Beach Party: Create fun and unique invitations by using different items that you can mail, such as a sun block sample (found in drug stores), a pair of sunglasses, or a sun visor. Details of the party can be written on the visor. Decorate with“grass-look”umbrella covers and decorative palm trees. Fill a child’s pool with ice to chill soft drinks. A beach pail makes a great utensil holder at the end of a buffet. July 4th: Roll invitations inside mini flags and mail in an envelope or patriotic colors. Fill with red, white and blue confetti. Decorate your table with patriotic printed plates, napkins, and table covers. Mix in solid color cups and cutlery. Add American flag picks to a cheese tray
or to hors d’oeuvres. Decorate with red, white and blue balloons. Tie red, white and blue bows around the umbrella stands and terrace pergola. Grad Party: Be imaginative! For example, if your graduate is a pizza freak, serve pizza. It is an unusual open house item, and yet the number one most popular food among teenagers. Mix it up by serving some unique gourmet pizzas in addition to the standard favorites, cheese and pepperoni. If your graduate loves desserts, have a dessert party that starts at 7:00pm.; specify “dessert party” on your invitation so people know to eat dinner earlier. A variety of Specialty Desserts can be made by the Executive Chef. Or how about offering sundaes and banana splits? For Facility reservation and information, please contact the RVCC Banquet Department cwilliams@rvcc.com or direct line at 541-842-8189.
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By Michelle Johannes
Club Happenings The Board of Directors recently approved three new options for joining RVCC. People will now have the ability to use the Club under an Intermediate Lease Category, a Single Intermediate Lease Category and a Summer Swim and Social category. The Board also approved a Referring Member Incentive Program for new member referrals. “Member Referral Incentive Program” For Current Members Sponsoring a New Member - 5/1/11 - 6/30/11 Your prospective new member must submit their Confidential Nominee Form on or before June 30, 2011, and be approved for membership, in order for you to enjoy the benefits associated with the“Member Referral Incentive Program.”Once approved, the Sponsoring Member may enjoy a Club Credit associated with the “Member Referral Incentive Program.” The Club Credits may be used towards food, golf guest fees, golf cart rental, tennis guest fees, shoe care, lockers and/or RVCC social events. Membership Classifications Initiation Fee Full Golf Membership $3,000 Intermediate Golf Membership (age 40 & under) $3,000 1 Business Golf Membership (1st designee) $3,000 Business Golf Membership (2nd - 10th designee) $2,500 Annual Golf Lease $0* Single Annual Golf Lease $0* Intermediate Annual Lease $0* Intermediate Single Annual Golf Lease $0* Social and Social/Tennis Membership $250 Business Social (1st designee) $250 Business Social (2nd - 10th designee) $125 Summer Swim and Social $400 one-time fee
For full details about specific categories of membership please visit www.rvcc. com and 73146 click on the Membership tab under Club Info, call Michelle Johannes at 541-842-8174 or email mjohannes@rvcc.com. If Your Candidate is Sponsoring Member Approved as a New: Will Receive Up to 12 Monthly Club Credits of: Full Golf Membership $30 Intermediate Golf Membership (age 40 & under) $30 Business Golf Membership (1st designee) $30 Business Golf Membership (2nd - 10th designee) $30 Annual Golf Lease $20 Single Annual Golf Lease (unmarried, no dependents) $20 Intermediate Annual Lease (age 40 & under) $20 Intermediate Single Annual Golf Lease $20 (age 40 & under) (unmarried, no dependents) Social and Social/Tennis Membership $10 Business Social (1st designee) $10 Business Social (2nd - 10th designee) $10 Summer Swim and Social (4 months only) $10 The new member must remain as a member in good standing for the Sponsoring Member to receive the monthly Club Credits.
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RVCC Income/Budget Statement Operating Revenue Membership Dues Initiation Fees Rental Income Member Services Tournament Income Other Income Food & Beverage Total Revenue Operating Expenses Cost of Goods Payroll Payroll Taxes & Benefits Other Expense Property Taxes Total Expenses:
Year-to-Date through the ninth month of the fiscal year March 2011
Actual 3-2011 $1,600,104 - 20,166 245,291 58,918 43,946 1,646,759 $3,615,184
Budget (Variance) Actual Last Year $1,594,029 $6,075 $1,593,362 - - 18,122 2,044 18,122 245,524, (233) 245,765 58,558 360 59,876 31,413 12,533 44,309 1,538,736 108,023 1,538,836 $3,486,382 $128,802 $3,500,268
($630,398) ($533,602) $96,796 ($530,587) (1,549,572) (1,520,756) 28,816 (1,508,396 (424,752) (421,205) 3,547 (412,132) (991,858) (964,687) 27,171 (933,652) (137,470) (131,400) 6,070 (122,206) ($3,734,050) ($3,571,650) $162,400 ($3,506,973)
Unused Food Minimum
$37,272
$32,377
$4,895
$37,685
Income (Loss) Before Depreciation
($81,594)
($52,891)
($28,703)
$30,979
Depreciation
(369,426)
(369,426) _______
Net Income (Loss) After Depreciation ($451,020) Designated/Restricted Funds Income: Clubhouse Assessments (Golf) Clubhouse Assessments (Social) Sand & Seed Assessment Trail Fees Transfer Fees Initiation Fees Cell Tower Lease Proceeds Lottery Revenue Total Designated/Restricted Income Expense: Mortgage Interest Sand & Seed Expense Lottery Expense Total Designated/Restricted Expense
($422,317)
($28,703)
(369,426) ($338,445)
$198,842 77,535 106,457 66,005 (21,075) 14,302 240,124 487,058 $1,169,248
$194,220 83,415 103,250 64,836 - - - 633,227 $1,078,948
$4,622 (5,880) 3,207 1,169 (21,075) 14,302 240,124 (146,169) $90,300
$195,102 76,395 102,229 68,162 10,200 22,788 633,227 $1,108,103
(146,247) (78,864) (456,325) ($681,436)
(157,590) (103,250) (594,672) ($855,512)
(11,343) (24,386) (138,347) ($174,076)
(156,453) (78,904) (594,672) ($830,029)
Net Designated/Restricted Income $487,811
$223,436 $264,376
$278,073
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Summary Income/Budget Statement Year-to-Date through the ninth month of the fiscal year March 2011 Operating Revenue For the Month of March Total Operating Revenue was $345,692 or $5,617 greater than budgeted. • Dues Revenue was $167,048 or $337 greater than budgeted • Other Member Services of $17,902 were $3,646 less than budgeted • Other Income of $5,140 was $2,220 greater than budgeted • Food & Beverage Revenue of $153,398 was $7,190 greater than budgeted • Cell Tower Ground Lease in the amount of $240,124 was placed in Designated/Restricted funds and held in a reserve account
Members who have questions regarding the RVCC budget and summary statements are invited to attend the monthly financial meetings. Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Club starting at 4pm.
Total Operating Expense For the Month of March: Total Operating Expense was $382,884 or $10,347 greater than budgeted. • Cost of Goods Sold were $55,416 or $5,643 less than budgeted • Payroll Expense of $151,813 was $2,682 less than budgeted • Payroll Taxes & Benefits of $48,684 were $7,941 greater than budgeted • Other Expenses of $110,920 were $9,280 greater than budgeted • Property Taxes of $16,051 were $1,451 greater than budgeted Net Operating Loss for the month was ($37,383) compared to a budgeted loss of ($32,462) or $4,921 greater loss than budgeted. Year-To-Date Operating Income is $128,802 greater than budgeted and Operating Expense is $162,400 greater than budgeted. Year-to-date Net Operating Loss is ($81,594) or $28,703 greater loss than budgeted. Last year for the same time period the Year-to-date Operating Income was $52,165; however last year included $22,788 in Initiation Fee Income which was moved to Designated/Restricted Funds for the current fiscal year. Additionally, for the current fiscal year, Property Taxes have increased $15,264 and the New Membership Program promotions have added $43,000 in Other Expense Year-To-Date Operating Income & Expense • Membership Dues Revenue is $6,075 greater than budgeted • Initiation Fees of $14,302 were moved from Operating Income to Designated & Restricted • Member Services and Activities are $233 less than budgeted • Golf Tournament Income is $360 greater than budgeted • Other Income is $12,533 greater than budgeted • Food & Beverage Revenue is $108,023 greater than budgeted • Cost of Goods Sold are $96,796 greater than budgeted • Payroll and Payroll Taxes and Benefits are a combined $32,363 greater than budgeted • Other Expenses are $27,171 greater than budgeted • Property Taxes are $6,070 greater than budgeted • Unused Food Minimum Income is $4,895 greater than budgeted year-to-date.
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Mortgage Member Assessments were $1,226 greater than debt obligation for the month of March. The Clubhouse Assessment program-to-date has a balance of $60,000 and the Property Tax Reserve Fund has a balance of $21,868. The next tax payment is due May 15th in the amount of $68,600. Designated & Restricted • The Sand & Seed Fund has a balance of $51,232. • The Golf Course Fund, including Trail Fees and Transfer Fees has a balance of $151,271. • Net Lottery Income for the month of March was $3,866 and has a balance of $129,725.
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Terrace Opening - Friday, June 10 Come celebrate the opening of the terrace on June 10 from 5:309:30pm with a Shrimp boil, including shrimp, sausage, corn on the cob, new potatoes, a salad bar, brownies and cookies. The cost will be $25 inclusive per person, of which $16.95 will be applied to your food minimum. We will also have, so come out and have some fun!
Food & Beverage Corner By Elizabeth Cruz Bruce Hoevet - Food and Beverage Manager I would like to thank everyone for the opportunity to be part of this fabulous club. I have been managing full service hotels since 1986 and for the past 19 years at the Rogue Regency Inn and Suites. My goal is to exceed your expectations every time you enter the Club. I look forward to meeting each and every member. June Is Here! Time to bring your friends and family to enjoy a meal and the beautiful view on the terrace which will open for service on June 11. The terrace is a great spot for birthdays, baby showers and any other special occasions for you and your guests. With the terrace opening I want to remind everyone that the Chandler Egan (formal dining) will be closed for dining. Please be sure to make your reservations for the terrace and grill dining to ensure you have a table. Don’t forget to order your Britt box this summer to enjoy with a bottle of wine. Corkage Fee and Wine Tasting Two items reviewed by the House & Wine Committees and the Board of Directors are the Free Wine Tastings and the Wine Corkage Waiver. Many members were under the impression that the wine served at the wine tasting events was donated by the winery. The fact is the club purchases the wine for these events. In order to cover the cost of the wine, a fee of $5 for the monthly tasting was instituted in May. The Wine Corkage Waiver was implemented during the Grill remodel in February 2008 to encourage members to dine at the club during the construction. It was a well-received program by the membership and has remained in place for the past three years. While member dining has increased during the past three years, wine sales have decreased proportionately. In order to continue to provide a membership benefit, a modest corkage fee of $5 will be in effect beginning in May. On Saturday evenings, club members will continue to enjoy the wine corkage waiver when dining at the club.
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June 2011 Calendar Sunday Brunch Buffet served 9am to 1pm only $12.95. Sunday Night special includes salad, entrée & dessert. All you can eat for only $11.00! (No split or doggy bags). On Thursday evenings check out wine, beer and other specials being offered for your pleasure. We offer delectable “PRIME RIB” on Friday and Saturday Evenings. Sunday
Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
29 30 31 1 2 3 4 Parmesan Chicken $11
Clubhouse Closed Memorial Day
Grill Menu Clubhouse Closes 7pm
Coq Au Vin $18
Thirsty Thursday
Prime Rib Kid’s Movie Night Wine Tasting
Rack of Lamb $24
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Spaghetti & Meatballs $11
Clubhouse Closed
Grill Menu Clubhouse Closes 7pm
Thai-Style Halibut $24
Thirsty Thursday Bridge Club
Prime Rib Terrace Grand Opening
Razor Clams $18
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Roasted Pork Loin $11
Clubhouse Grill Menu Chicken Clubhouse Closes 7pm Closed Cordon Bleu $14 Gardening Club
Thirsty Thursday
Prime Rib
Liver & Onions $17
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Pit Ham $11
Clubhouse Closed
Grill Menu Clubhouse Closes 7pm
Heavenly Scallops $22
Thirsty Thursday Bridge Club
Prime Rib Social Golf Mixer
NY Strip Surf ‘n Turf $29
26 27 28 29 30 1 2 Chicken Fried Steak $11
Clubhouse Closed
Lunch Tue - Sat Grill Menu
11:00am - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Dinner Wed & Thu Fri & Sat Sun
5:30pm - 9:00pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Grill Menu Clubhouse Closes 7pm
Pork Tenderloin Saute $18
Committee Meetings Board 4th Tue 4:30pm Finance 3rd Tue 4:00pm Membership 2nd Wed 5:00pm
Thirsty Thursday
Grounds 1st Thu 4:00pm Golf 3rd Thu 4:00pm House 2nd Thu 5:00pm
Prime Rib
Braised Lamb Shanks $25
Social 2nd Tue 4:00pm Tennis 3rd Thu 5:00pm Wine 2nd Fri 5:00pm
Breakfast Sat 6:00am - Noon Sun 6:00am - 2:00pm Brunch Buffet 9:00am - 1:00pm Dining Reservations Call 541-772-5965 Contact mjohannes@rvcc.com to receive the daily dining specials. RVCC Club Bulletin - June 2011 - 19
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