RVCC_2015_May Bulletin

Ed Fisher and Staesha Flock loving a gorgeous day on the course while getting ready for a lesson.

Dave Shin, Gary Bates and Larry Garvin posing with one of the club’s beautiful flowering trees.

• • • • U P C O M I N G Mother’s Day Brunch - May 10 Give Mom a special treat by bringing her to our fabulous brunch on Sunday, May 10. This all-inclusive brunch will be served in the Valley Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Adults (12 & over): $24.95; Children (6 – 11): $12.95, Children (5 & under): Free. RSVP at 541-772-5965. See menu on page 17.

Derby Day Golf Horserace - May 2 The horses will be running on Saturday May 2 and we want you to compete too! We will be hosting an “After the Kentucky Derby” Golf Horse Race beginning at 5:30 p.m. Watch the Kentucky Derby horses run, then grab your partner and come out to the course. $20 per team entry includes hosted beer during the tournament. A portion of the proceeds will benefit CASA who is holding their annual Derby party at the Club. Sign up in the Pro Shop for the Golf Horse Race or call 541-772-4050.

Terrace Opening - May 16 There is really nothing quite like terrace nights with golf course sights! Please join us for the Terrace Opening Party, Saturday, May 16. Cost will be $30. This event is always the most popular of the season so call 541-772-5965 to reserve your table.

Couples Dinner - May 9 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, May 9. Social

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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 - May 19 This group of ladies is enjoying meeting new people. Please come for a nice lunch and good conversation on May 19 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.

First Friday Wine Tasting - May 1 The First Friday Wine Tasting on May 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. will feature Ledger David Cellars. Beginning this month we will also be serving light appetizers with the tasting. Reservations are not required for wine tasting but if you would like to stay for dinner a reservation is required. $10 per Continued on page 2 person for the tasting.

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 Easter Egg Hunt Pictures .......22 May 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 Greetings, Now that I’m completing my second month here, you have probably noticed I have spent the lion’s share of my time meeting members and understanding the committees and direction of the Board as well as the structure of the club. Also, much of my time has been spent talking to and observing the wonderful staff.

You have heard me say it before, and I will continue to say it, I believe Rogue Valley Country Club to be a very special place because of the quality of its members and its dedicated staff. I am very honored that the Board has given me this opportunity to lead the operations at RVCC. After spending much time analyzing all of the strengths and weaknesses, as well as the many opportunities we have, I wanted to dedicate my article this month to our Food & Beverage operations. We have certainly received a lot of feedback regarding the level and speed of service, food quality, food consistency, etc. I understand that there is a heightened level of frustration with our Food & Beverage operations. Right now, this is the focal point of my concentration and work.

The root problem, as I see it, is that we have a young management team in Food & Beverage that hasn’t been given a lot of direction. We also have inexperienced “Front of the House” servers and bussers who lack formal training. The good news is, this is all very easy to fix. In fact, I’m sure by the time you read this article, you will have already noticed some dramatic improvements in our dining rooms. The staff has certainly highlighted their improvements by the fabulous job they did with the many Easter events, i.e. Brunch, Peter Rabbit Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt.

In meeting the staff and spending time with them, I have realized we have some really great folks working for us. As we all know, no one shows up to work wanting to do a bad job. Generally, it’s the lack of training and circumstances they are in that reflect in their performance.

In this case, we hold some responsibility by not providing them with the proper tools and training. We are very fortunate to have some wonderful, long-term core employees like Brenda, Margo, Neal, and Chef Trey and his team that really care about the Club and the membership.

As we’re going through the learning and improvement process, we would all benefit from sharing some positive reinforcement. Be sure to direct your conversations towards the positive results you’re seeing in the Food & Beverage operations. This small effort directed 2 - RVCC Club Bulletin - May 2015

towards our employees will return tenfold. They have heard the frustrations and complaints and could use some lifting up and encouragement.

On another point, we have heard consistent comments regarding the quality of the meat we provide. Chef Trey has gone to his meat purveyors to find the highest quality meats available to us. Due to the current prices of quality beef, we have decided to cut down on the selection of meats available to focus on one or two high quality cuts. This means there will be some price increases on these meals. From what I’ve heard, you would be willing to pay a bit more for quality cuts. We are making a commitment to this quality in the new menus we will be rolling out this month. We are fortunate to be going into the spring months where we can take advantage of the full bounty of local fresh foods as well as those coming out of California which will allow us to serve more farmto-table dishes.

As is always the case, with the roll out of new menus, sometimes our favorites might be missing. While chicken marsala and prime rib might have disappeared, it doesn’t mean they are gone forever. We are being quite aggressive in our new menu selections and we hope you enjoy them. I’m sure you’ll find some new dishes to add to your list of favorites.

I strongly encourage everyone to come out and celebrate Mother’s Day with us. We have identified this event as a day to share all of our hard work and offer you a great experience. This year we have added a little surprise, candle making. This is something I have done at other clubs in the past and I wanted to share it with you. We will have a candlemaker on site to help the children make a scented candle for their moms for a minimal additional charge. If you’re unable to join us for brunch, at least bring the children by to make a candle for mom. Nothing says “love” to a mother more than a hand-made gift.

In case you have not yet heard, we have moved the season opening of the terrace to May 16, weather permitting. We are planning quite the celebration and invite you to make your reservations. You won’t want to miss this event!

This month is dedicated to Food & Beverage. We’ve heard you and we’re committed! The best is yet to come!

Jerry Olson General Manager

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RVCC Clubs News Book Club - May 5 The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, May 5, at 4 p.m. to discuss is The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-alifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man’s personal quest.

June’s book will be All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Kathy Posen will be our presenter. A New York Times bestseller about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II. E-mail Nancy Kline at nancykline59@gmail.com or call 541-779-2674 if you are interested in learning more.

Garden Club - May 11 It’s that time of year to start planting your flowers and to start tending to your gardens! Join the club on Monday, May 11, 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 - May 5 Are you are interested in knitting or crafts of all kinds? Join these gals on Tuesday, May 5, 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.

Upcoming Events...continued from page 1 Kids Movie Night - May 1 Kids Movie Nights will be Friday, May 1. The movie planned is Paddington. Movie, dinner and babysitting for the kids is provided. Supervised fun is from 5:30-7:45 pm. Cost is $8 per child.

Ages 3 & up please. RSVP to 541-772-5965. Parents/grandparents must stay on RVCC property.

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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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 Trey Hansen - Executive Chef - thansen@rvcc.com Michelle Johannes - Membership & Marketing Director - mjohannes@rvcc.com Molly McDermott - Sales and Event Coordinator- mmcdermott@rvcc.com RVCC Club Bulletin - May 2015 - 3

By Tracy Snyder

RVCC Golf News Age Shooter Congratulations to Jerry Anderson who shot his age on April 2. Jerry was playing with Kevin Klabunde, Dan Dixon and Gene Allred when he shot an even par 72. Way to go Jerry!

May Course Usage 4 M SWC Girls 1 pm TT CS1 6 W LES 5:3 pm SG CS2 7 Th Ladies Spring Tourney TT CS1 7 Th Mens League #1 5:3 pm SG CS2 8 F RV Seniors 8 am SG CS1 13 W Men Play Original Course 13 W Mens Club 5:30 pm SG X-over 14 Th Ladies Spring Tourney 1 pm SG CS1 19 T Local OWGA TT CS1 20 W LES 5:30 pm SG CS2 21 Th Ladies Play Original Course 21 Th Mens League #3 5:30 pm SG CS2 23 S Members 8 am SG CS1 23 S RV Pairs Practice 1 pm SG CS1 24 Su Members 8 am SG CS1 24 Su RV Pairs 1 pm SG 25 M RV Pairs 8 am SG 25 M Members 1 pm SG CS1 27 W Mens Club 5:30 pm SG CS2 28 Th Mens League #4 5:30 pm SG CS2 29 F AGC Tourney 8 am SG CS1 29 F Beaver Tourney 2 pm SG CS1 Junior Golf Sign-Up The annual meeting for the Junior Golf Program Sign Up will take place on Tuesday, May 19, at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be in the Men’s Locker Room Lounge with hosted cookies and soda. We will cover the entire program with any changes for this year and the schedule. You will also receive a $10 discount for attending the meeting and signing up your children. After the meeting, we will have a putting contest for all those signed up and paid. Bring out all your children or grandchildren for some great instruction, play on the course and lots of fun.

The Club’s Junior Golf Program is open to youngsters, ages 7 through 17, who are children or grandchildren of golfing members.

RVCC Shootout is Coming The RVCC Shootout benefit tournament is scheduled for June 27 and 28 with 2 pm and 9 am shotgun starts. This tournament is played in two person teams, playing a best ball on Saturday and a scramble on Sunday. The entry fee will be $125/player, $250 for a team of two.

Remember, after all the tournament expenses, the remaining dollars go to the golf programs at the three schools that use RVCC as their home course (North Medford, South Medford & St. Mary’s).

These schools use the funding to provide equipment, travel expenses, uniforms and other needs. Again, this year Brian Garrison from Garrison’s Home Furnishing has come forward as the tournament’s major contributor. Brian plans on raising more money than the previous years as our future golfers need your help in accomplishing this goal.

If you can play or sponsor, please contact the golf shop.

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Hole in One No, this was not an April Fools’ joke. Dan Coughlin really did make a hole in one on April 1. Dan hit a perfect 9 iron on hole #4 for his fifth hole in one. Dan is in the pot and was playing with Ed Istel, David Yu and Phil Iantosca. Great shot Dan! Men’s Club and Ladies Evening Scramble Now that we are getting into the nicer weather our Men’s club and Ladies Evening Scramble events are starting. These two alternate Wednesday nights throughout the summer. You can sign up for the entire year or each night. We play a different nine hole format each week. This is a great way to get to know other members and enjoy 9 holes of golf. Call the golf shop for more information.

Rules of Golf Rule 24 - Obstructions 24-1. Movable Obstruction A player may take relief, without penalty, from a movable obstruction as follows: a. If the ball does not lie in or on the obstruction, the obstruction may be removed. If the ball moves, it must be replaced, and there is no penalty, provided that the movement of the ball is directly attributable to the removal of the obstruction. Otherwise, Rule 18-2a applies. b. If the ball lies in or on the obstruction, the ball may be lifted and the obstruction removed. The ball must through the green or in a Continued on next page

By Ed Fisher

The Lesson Tee “What’s your GPA?” I know what my most recent “GPA” was and it is not for publishing! Actually, I’m talking about a different GPA. Actually, this GPA is also known by other names; GSA, GAP, or GAS as it is referred to in our RVCC Junior Program. But each refers to the same thing: set-up! All of those things you do before you swing the club. GRIP...ALIGNMENT...POSTURE OR STANCE. Even though we’ve had a great winter for golf we really are on the edge of the beginning of our golfing season, and why not use this as the time that we re-establish our pre-swing fundamentals?

The fact is that if we can build the correct foundation of a sound GPA, we won’t have to put in nearly the amount of work on our swing. Trust someone who has been playing for 56 years plus and teaching for 31, making improvements to our set up, a static position, is far easier than making changes to the moving parts of the golf swing. So let’s take each part individually.

GRIP...A sound grip depends on any number of aspects; where the club fits in the hands, the position of strong, neutral or weak, grip pressure, golf club grip size. All are factors, but the bottom line is this; you put your hands on the club in a manner that will allow you to return the club to square consistently. I wish I was smart enough to have thought of that phrase myself, but I quote one of the all time greats, John Jacobs.

use, etc. But the main point is that we establish good posture that will serve as our basis for our all-important spine angle of the golf swing. Once we set up to the ball with our rear end stuck out, the upper body at the proper angle and our weight established in an athletic ready position, we are now ready to rotate around that spine and hit more powerful, consistent shots. Bad posture is a key culprit in ruining our ability to swing the club on plane.

ALIGNMENT...Simply put, this is the ability to align the various parts of the body (feet, knees, hips, shoulders and even eyes) in such a way that when the club is swung along the properly established lines, one improves their chances dramatically of hitting a ball towards the desired target. I estimate that 4 out 5 golfers misalign on their shots.

Hopefully, this abridged version of the GPA will give you an idea of how important the set up is to our success on the course. The people who play the game for a living spend way more time on the set up than they do on complicated swing changes.

Incorporate your set up steps into your pre-shot routine and watch your consistency go up and your scores go down.

POSTURE...This part is obviously dependent on a number of factors. Your body type, age, the different lengths of the clubs we

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.

RVCC GOLF NEWS - Continued from page 4 hazard be dropped, or on the putting green be placed, as near as possible to the spot directly under the place where the ball lay in or on the obstruction, but not nearer the hole.

The ball may be cleaned when lifted under this Rule.

When a ball is in motion, an obstruction that might influence the movement of the ball, other than equipment of any player or the flagstick when attended, removed or held up, must not be moved.

(Exerting influence on ball - see Rule 1-2) Note: If a ball to be dropped or placed under this Rule is not immediately recoverable, another ball may be substituted.

24-2. Immovable Obstruction a. Interference Interference by an immovable obstruction occurs when a ball lies in or on the obstruction, or when the obstruction 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 immovable obstruction 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. 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 immovable obstruction 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 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 the ball is dropped within one club-length of the nearest point of relief, the ball must first strike a part of the course at a spot that avoids interference by the immovable obstruction 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 (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. The nearest point of relief may be off the putting green.

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By Craig Hilty

Grounds Report April started off fairly cool, which has been a welcome sight after above average temperatures in January, February and March. The weather, at this time, looks to be clearing out nicely for our spring greens aerification. Hopefully, by the time you are reading this, the greens, collars and approaches will have been successfully aerified, and are deep into the healing process! Thank you again for your patience during this time. Although greens aerification can be disruptive to normal play, this process will continue to pay huge dividends during the golfing season.

With the new golfing season upon us, I would like to remind everyone that I have encouraged my staff the last few years to use more of the green with pin placements and to use the whole tee box for tee placements. When our staff sets up the course day in and day out, it can be easy to set cups in the same positions and tees in similar locations. This can have a few negative effects. First, this can lead to stress areas on the greens and tees. So, by mixing it up a bit we can alleviate some of this constant wear and tear in certain areas. Second, members and guests at Country Clubs play our course often and we like to keep play from becoming monotonous or stagnant. We are constantly monitoring greens speed with reference to where we put the pin placements on any given day.

Our goal is to continually keep the course consistent, healthy, fun, challenging and fair to all groups of golfing Members.

The Driving Range Tee will be available to hit off the grass on weekends until all high school golf has come to an end.

Once the high school teams are finished with their season, we will immediately go to our regular schedule for hitting off RVCC GOLF NEWS - Continued from page 5 (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 this Rule.

(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 immovable obstruction makes the stroke clearly impracticable or (b) interference by an immovable obstruction 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 may not take relief from interference by an immovable obstruction. The player must play the ball as it lies 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.

of the grass. Driving range mats will be used on Mondays and Tuesdays, with the grass being used Wednesdays through Sundays. There may be times where additional days are needed on the mats if the grass needs additional time to heal. All the divots that are taken off the grass will be repaired by the maintenance staff. We have a great system of repairing the divots and encouraging quick regrowth of the turf. I do appreciate those who wish to fill the divots on the driving range, but I encourage you to save your sand and seed and use it on the golf course fairways, your maintenance staff will handle the driving range tee divots.

Please continue to help our golf course stay in the best possible playing condition by helping fill or replace divots, rake bunkers after your bunker shot, dispose of your broken tees, and most importantly have fun and enjoy your golf course!

Respectfully, Craig Hilty

Jim Buck photo

Note 3: The Committee may make a Local Rule stating that the player must determine the nearest point of relief without crossing over, through or under the obstruction.

24-3. Ball in Obstruction Not Found It is a question of fact whether a ball that has not been found after having been struck toward an obstruction is in the obstruction. In order to apply this Rule, it must be known or virtually certain that the ball is in the obstruction. In the absence of such knowledge or certainty, the player must proceed under Rule 27-1. a. Ball in Movable Obstruction Not Found If it is known or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found is in a movable obstruction, the player may substitute another ball and take relief, without penalty, under this Rule. If he elects to do so, he must remove the obstruction and through the green or in a hazard drop a ball, or on the putting green place a ball, as near as possible to the spot directly under the place where the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the movable obstruction, but not nearer the hole.

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By Judy Korepta

Over The Tee Cup HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELLIE MITCHELL! On March 26 Sandy Hess and Jan Hughes spearheaded a surprise birthday gathering following golf for RVWGA members to celebrate Ellie’s 90th birthday! Several varieties of gourmet cupcakes and appetizers were in the ladies lounge for the ladies to enjoy and honor this long standing member. Not only is Ellie still a top notch golfer she is always a class act, on and off the golf course. She even had a birdie on the course that day! Now that she has reached the age of 90 Ellie feels that she can make it to 100...You go girl...You are our role model!

NINE HOLE GOLFERS The 9 Hole ladies group is growing in numbers and hoping to attract even more lady golfers. Play is on Thursday on the Inside (Oaks) course. Ladies who cannot fit 18 holes in their schedule, are just getting back into the game or are just learning golf are all welcome to join this group. Donna McKee is the 9 Hole chairman and the person to contact for more information in getting involved with this group of ladies.

BEAT THE PRO DAY On April 9 the 18 hole ladies had a shotgun start for the annual Beat the Pro day’s play. Head pro Tracy Snyder played

at least 1 hole with each group of ladies. All ladies whose net score beat Tracy’s gross score received a point.

Also that day new club manager Jerry Olson rotated and played with each group of ladies to introduce himself to the lady golfers. He gave each lady a delicious chocolate covered strawberry, rasberry and flower. It was a beautiful sunny spring day to get out and enjoy our outstanding golf course. Thanks for joining us Tracy and Jerry!

WINTER GOLF PARTY Deb Anderson and Toni Watkins are planning the Winter Golf Results Party for May 7 following golf. Details will be provided to all winter golf participants. Anticipation is building as to who are the winners and tournament chairmen for next year...stay tuned for the exciting news!

SCHEDULING THE LADIES LOUNGE The ladies lounge is available for members to use for cards, games, or just visiting along with service from the grill. Molly McDermott, Banquet coordinator, maintains the scheduling of all rooms and is the contact person to reserve this room for your group. It will always be available for ladies on Thursdays.

SPRING TOURNAMENT MAY 7 & 14 Tracie Armitage is chairman of the Spring Tournament for the 18 hole ladies. The pro shop will assign tee times on May 7 and on May 14 there will be a 1:00 shotgun. Following play on the second day a cocktail party and no-host bar will be held where the winners will be announced. All ladies are welcome to attend the cocktail party even if they are not able to play in the tournament. Sign up in the locker for the tournament and the cocktail party. Swing into spring and join in the action!

FLIP FLOPS AND LEMON DROPS TOURNAMENT Toni Watkins has her committee organizing the annual ladies invitational to be held July 26 - 28. Entry forms will be sent out in early June. Get your forms in early because this tournament has been a sell out the past few years.

Sandy Hess and Jan Hughes celebrate Ellie Mitchell’s 90th birthday. Ellie, you look fabulous!

“Spring is God’s way of saying, ‘one more time!’”

- Robert Orben

LOOKING AHEAD...

June 11 - Board of Directors Tournament Peggy Tomlins - chairman 8:30 am Shotgun with lunch to follow

Mark Your Calendar... August 31 - September 7, 2015 2015 Southern Oregon Golf Championships RVCC Club Bulletin - May 2015 - 7

The Senior Men Of

RVCC

Senior Scrambles Results - March 27

Gross 75% net Points Schmitz, Hodgdon, Baker, Shorkey Stemple, Andries, Meyer, Grigsby Iantosca, Rasmussen, Bellen Harrell, Darland, Doolen, Gibson Blaser, Lavin, Bernard, Schireman Goldman, Jantzer, Cauble, Gandt Shinn, Pryde, Wion, Sorsoli Hanson, Kantor, Chaney Hunt, Kline, Scarvie

KP’s

69 69 66 70 72 72 73 70 74

54.94 55.13 55.50 55.94 57.56 57.75 58.94 59.25 61.00

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 2

Hole # Points

Shorkey Lavin Wion Goldman

4 9 11 13

Long Drives

5 5 5 5

Hole # Points

Scarvie

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b. Ball in Immovable Obstruction Not Found If it is known or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found is in an immovable obstruction, 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 obstruction 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: (i) Through the Green: If the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the immovable obstruction at a spot through the green, the player may substitute another ball, without penalty, and take relief as prescribed in Rule 24-2b(i). (ii) In a Bunker: If the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the immovable obstruction at a spot in a bunker, the player may substitute another ball, without penalty, and take relief as prescribed in Rule 24-2b(ii). (iii) In a Water Hazard (including a Lateral Water Hazard): If the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the immovable obstruction 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 immovable obstruction at a spot on the putting green, the player may substitute another ball, without penalty, and take relief as prescribed in Rule 24-2b(iii).

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

“Spring - an experience in immortality.”

- Henry D. Thoreau

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“The world’s favorite season is the spring.

All things seem possible in May.” - Edwin Way Teale 10 - RVCC Club Bulletin - May 2015

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Around The Club

Welcome New Club Members...

GOLF • Bill & Soozie Bauer • Howard & Linda Colehower • Scott & Elaine Loyd • Nick Aquilino • John & Heather West • Boomer Marshall • Nick Malone • Mark McUne & Adriana Uriarte

GOLF / TENNIS UPGRADE • Kate Moore SOCIAL • Ryan & Krissy MacLauchlan • Angie Galpin

Craig Hilty and Jim Buck are all smiles on a beautiful day at RVCC.

Nick Aquilino

Kelly Horen, Bill Allen, Tracy Snyder and Dale Gooding share a laugh.

Jerry and Debbie Olson get to know George and Patty Andries at First Friday Night Wine.

The Buck family enjoys the Easter Brunch.

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Ryan & Krissy MacLauchlan John & Heather West

Jeri and Bruce Mendelson enjoy First Friday Wine Tasting.

By Trey Hansen

Tips From The Chef

Baked Halibut Parmesan Ingredients 2 each 6 ounce halibut filets 1 cup grated parmesan 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cup all purpose flour Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon minced parsley ½ teaspoon paprika 1 stick of butter

Directions

Season halibut filet with salt and pepper.

Mix paprika, parsley and parmesan together.

Put flour, beaten eggs and parmesan mixture in three different bowls.

Coat halibut first with flour, then dredge in the egg bowl and then in the parmesan mixture.

Place halibut on baking sheet with butter cut up on top.

Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.

Sheri Driskill and Kristine Jones at the Pro Shop sale.

Cathy Dunlap enjoyed the Pro Shop sale.

Deb Stuart and Pam Schepis also enjoyed the Pro Shop sale.

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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 6:00 to 7:15 pm Cardio with Kory Tuesday 7:30 to 8:45 pm Drop-in with Andris Thursday 9:00 to 10:00 am Stroke Clinic with Kory Thursday 10: to 11:00 am Cardio with Andris Thursday 6:00 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 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

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 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.

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

SHOT SELECTION ZONES You need to understand where you are on the tennis court when you strike the ball in order to select the most appropriate shot from that part of the court. For instance, it may not be wise to attempt to hit winners from the baseline. The tennis court is 78 feet long, so trying to hit a winning shot that far away from your opponent is going to be very risky. You will have to hit the ball so hard, and so close to the line, to make it such a great shot that your opponent can not get to the ball.

More often than not will you make an error.

Most points in tennis are lost points. A player scores a point because the other player hits the ball in the net or out. If you can avoid it, you don’t want to be the player who makes the error to end the point.

You want the guy on the other side of the net to make the errors. So how can you learn how and where to strike the ball?

Think of the tennis court as divided into three zones; Point Building Zone, Pressure Zone, Finishing Zone. When you hit a ball in the Point Building Zone the purpose of your shot is different compared to if you hit a ball from the Pressure Zone or the Finishing Zone. In the Point Building Zone, construct and build up the point. In the Pressure Zone, pressure your opponent – still not with the intention to win the point - and then close in to net to finish the point in the Finishing Zone.

I call these zones Shot Selection Zones. A player needs to select a shot with a purpose that works for that particular zone where the ball is being hit from. You may hear other people talk about “strategy zones”, which is basically the same.

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

Scrambled Eggs • Potatoes • Bacon • Sausage • Eggs Benedict • Omelet Station • French Toast • Muffins • Danish • Bagels • “Pork & Beans” – Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin over a Tuscan White Bean Ragout • Turkey and Stuffing • Poached Salmon over Rice • Carved Prime Rib • Roasted Vegetables • Antipasto • Salad Bar • Fresh Fruit • Artisan Cheese • Desserts Adults and Children 12 & over: $24.95; Children 6-11: $12.95; 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 - May 2015 - 17

La Dolce Vita with Kathleen Pagnini

Walking for a Flatter Stomach It’s 5 am, the alarm goes off in a small town along the Hudson River in New York. My daily winter run/walk consists of snow, sleet and hail...you name it! I dressed for the occasion wearing multiple layers only to slowly peel them off as Spring arrives.

Spring has sprung.

I can now hike up the steep neighborhood streets as I soak in the fresh sunshine and view the vivid colors of spring.

My mind settles and wanders to my youth.

Looking back I have always been a mover. Active all my life 11734from grade school track to high school cheerleading and powder puff football.

I rode horses, climbed trees and played on monkey bars.

Today, nothing has changed. I still love anything outdoors!

It allows my mind to rest and absorb nature’s rejuvenating energy in all of its pristine glory.

To look around at whatever beauty the day brings leaves me with a thankful and joyful heart.

Breathing. Feeling the relaxation of outer tension melt away allowing the empowering songs of nature guide me to my own ‘inner’ peace.

I feel alive again. Energized. Exuberant.

I then learned not only does walking/activities outside help decrease belly fat and depression, but it increases balance, bladder and prostate health. Helps with mobility, sleeplessness, and stress.

You know what less stress means... it means less ‘fat producing’ hormones that increase belly fat!

This means a flatter stomach!!

So let’s start walking!

Did you know? A quarter of the bones in your body are in your feet. The feet are your body’s shock absorbers. I like flexible shoes. They allow the foot to ‘splay and spring’ like a plunger.

NEXT MONTH - Posture - Sitting, Standing, Walking & Simple ways to Maintain Until then...Walk... Breath.... Be Thankful.

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 Change is Inevitable! Embrace It! Private clubs are changing significantly! The changes that are being implemented now will carry forward for many years. The result of the change in private clubs represents a new paradigm for club leaders. The change in the basic nature of private clubs has been underway for some years. As we are making our way out of the recession there are three elements that have dramatically changed the private club lifestyle and value proposition.

Women Make the “Buy” Decision Historically, private clubs have been institutions that served male viewpoints, wants and needs. The new programs and services are changing membership structures, methods of club governance and the feasibility of many clubs. In her book, “Marketing to Women” Martha Barletta indicates that 91% of home purchase decisions are made by women. Typically, the club membership decision is a part of the home-choice decision due to location, psychographic and demographic profile. As such, clubs must reset membership programs to address the primary push/pull factors that influence the buy decision. Women prize their clubs as a platform for socialization. Clubs must demonstrate in clear and appealing ways that the lifestyle of the club is diverse, active and accessible for busy women and their families.

Fitness, Sports and Social Memberships Reach More People than Golf According to the most current research from AARP, 86% of people exercise to some extent – walking, biking and dancing, for example. In fact, sports and fitness activities are engaging more than six in ten people across North America. This demographic growth has occurred while golf has remained steady with roughly eleven percent of the population.

For clubs that have begun the expansion and enhancement of sports and fitness programs, the most popular activities have proven to be (a) classes that combine fitness programming and socialization; (b) health programs that can be tailored to benefit each member; and (c) combinations of activities that are developed by the members of the club.

aging of many clubs, causing members to downgrade membership categories. Social membership categories are growing because they represent an affordable safehaven for many club members who have felt the sting of the recession. Many older members, who play less golf these days, have converted “Full Golf” memberships to Dining or Social membership categories.

Within these changing circumstances lie new opportunities for club leaders. In fact, many clubs are growing younger. The factors that inspire people to belong to a club remain strong, as evidenced by the enormous growth in social media outlets such as Facebook. People wish to “belong” to chosen groups or groupings; but the nature and methods of “belonging” are changing and will continue to evolve. Private clubs that will prosper during the current decade will share certain common traits: 1. Relevance – The most robust clubs demonstrate programs and services that matter most to members.

2. Operational Efficiency – Club leaders are under constant pressure to hold the line on increases. This new energy for operational efficiency has caused most clubs to reshape the organization of management by causing all managers to be “working managers.”

3. Innovation – Clubs must find new and appealing programs that increase revenues for the club. Revenue growth is required in almost all clubs because cost-cutting has been exhausted.

In a time of great change, club leaders can find great opportunity.

Article by - Henry DeLozier (hdelozier@globalgolfadvisors.com) is a Principal in Globa Golf Advisors, the international consulting firm that specializes in the businesses of golf.

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“When April steps aside for May, Like diamonds all the raindrops glisten; Fresh violets open every day: To some new bird each hour we listen.”

- Lucy Larcom RVCC Club Bulletin - May 2015 - 21

Easter Memories

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May 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 is available until 7:00 p.m.

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

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

26 Roasted Pork Loin $12.95

27 Clubhouse Closed

28 Grill Menu Taco Tuesday

29 T-Bone Steak

30 Pork Tenderloin

3 Spaghetti & Meatballs $12.95

4 Clubhouse Closed

5 Grill Menu Taco Tuesday Book Club Knitting/Crafts Club

6 Duck Confit

7 Halibut Filet

8 Prime Rib

9 Veal Marsala Couples Dinner

10 Red Snapper $12.95 Mother’s Day

11 Clubhouse Closed Garden Club

12 Grill Menu Taco Tuesday

13 Diver Scallops

14 Rack of Lamb

15 Prime Rib

16 Terrace Party

17 Fried Shrimp $12.95

18 Clubhouse Closed

19 Grill Menu Taco Tuesday Ladies Lunch @ Noon

20 Pork Belly

21 Beef Ribs

22 Prime Rib

23 Razor Clams

24 Salisbury Steak $12.95

25 Clubhouse Closed Memorial Day

26 Grill Menu Taco Tuesday

27 Lobster Risotto

28 Crab Cannelloni

29 Prime Rib

30 Peanut Prawns

31 Chicken & Dumplings $12.95

1 Clubhouse Closed

2 Grill Menu Taco Tuesday

Lunch Tue - Sun Grill Menu

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

Dinner Tue Wed & Thu Fri Sat Sun

Grill Menu until 8:00 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

6:00 a.m.- Noon 6:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

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

Friday

Saturday

1 2 Wine Tasting Blackened Ribeye Kid’s Movie Night Prime Rib

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

1st Tue 3rd Thu 2nd Thu 2nd Tue

4:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

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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