RVCC November 2015 Bulletin

Tammie Smith and Evie Sherman look happy as they prepare to play in the Ladies Fall Tournament.

Deanna Wilson, Cathy Dunlap and Kathy McMurtrey are also all smiles as they head out to participate in the Ladies Fall Tournament.

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First Friday Wine Tasting – November 6

tion and good food while getting to know each other at this monthly gathering. The next dinner will be on The First Friday Wine Tasting is on November 6 from Saturday, November 21. Social time at 5:30pm and 5:30 to 6:30pm and will be a horizontal wine tasting. dinner will begin at 6:00pm. Call the Club to RSVP There will be three varietals and three wines within at 541-772-5965. Attendance is limited to the first 12 each of those varietals, each from a different region. member couples to RSVP. The member who guesses the most correct regions Civil War - November 27 will win a bottle of wine. Come join us for some fun Join us on Friday, November 27 at noon and friendly competition! Light appetizers will be to watch the Civil War Football Game! served with the tasting. Reservations are not required The Oregon State Beavers will travel but if you would like to stay for dinner a reservation is to Eugene to play the Oregon Ducks for the 119th required. $10 per person for the tasting. contention in history. You wouldn’t want to miss this

Ladies Lunch @ Noon – November 17

This group of ladies is enjoying meeting new people.

Please come for a nice lunch and good conversation on Tuesday, November 17 at 11:30 am 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.

Couples Dinner – November 21

Couples of all ages are invited to have good conversa-

much anticipated rivalry game! Wear your school colors and decorate your table to enter into the camaraderie contest! RSVP the color of linens you’d like by November 20 to msanborn@rvcc.com.

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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

Around the Club...................... 12 From the Chef......................... 13 On The Courts - Tennis/PBall... 14 RVCC Senior Men Golf........... 15 Club Happenings..................... 18 November Calendar................ 19 RVCC Club Bulletin - November 2015 - 1

From The Manager This month we will host our Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, November 11. At this meeting, we will present the ballot results for our incoming Board of Directors. At this time, I’d like to thank the six candidates who have stepped up to be a part of this important group who will help steer our Club into the future. It is great to see the enthusiasm of the membership as we continue to focus our direction.

As we begin this process, one thing I would strongly encourage our membership to do is to take the time and get to know each of the candidates. Make sure the candidate you select has strategies for the direction of the Club that align with yours. I know it’s great to support a friend who might be in the running, however, if their ideals and strategies for the Club aren’t what you agree with, look into another candidate who might better support the Club.

The next piece of the puzzle is to please vote! It was discouraging to know that 200 voting members did not participate in the assessment vote back in September.

The direction of that vote was passed by 25% of the voting population. While this may have been the right decision for the Club, it would have been encouraging to have seen it passed by the majority of the voting membership. The new Board will set the direction for the next year. Make sure you know who you are selecting to set the course of your Club. Spend a little time and get to know the candidates.

Did you know we have an electronic Comment Cart? In this issue of the Bulletin you’ll find some specific directions on where to locate it and how to fill it out. Recently in a House Committee meeting member input was a topic of discussion. We want to receive feedback from our members, both suggestive and positive. It’s important for us to hear from you regarding social events, food items, and service. Our Comment Card is a component of our website, you just need to log in as a member. When filling it out, let us know if you’d like to be contacted, we’d be happy to follow up with you. You might wonder why we don’t have comment cards located throughout the Club. In general, a handwritten comment card stems from a negative experience and tends to be emotionally charged, and sometimes alcohol impaired. Research has shown those who take the time to go home and fill out an

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electronic comment card are more likely to offer positive feedback or constructive criticism. There are great things happening around the Club and we would love hear about them from our members.

The holidays are coming quickly and I want to share with you a new member event we’ll be hosting. On Tuesday, December 1 we will have our first Holiday Toast and Golf Shop Sale. There will be a complimentary beverage and light hors d’oeuvres. This is a fun event for you to mingle with other members and kick off the holidays. Tracy Snyder will be moving our Golf Shop to the ballroom to showcase new vendors and help you with your Christmas shopping. There will be great deals and we’ll even have a gift wrap table!

Plan to make dinner reservations and spend the evening with us. Watch for more details coming soon!

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RVCC Clubs News Book Club - November 3

The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, November 3 at 4:00pm to discuss Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, presented by Sonia Hodgdon. In medical school, Paul Farmer found his life’s calling: to cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most. Kidder’s magnificent account takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia as Farmer changes minds and practices through his dedication to the philosophy that “the only real nation is humanity.”

There will be no book in December, but instead there will be the Annual Luncheon.

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

Knitting/Craft Club - November 3

Are you are interested in knitting or crafts of all kinds? Join these gals on Tuesday, November 3 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, join us!

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

Giving Tree

It’s that time of year again where RVCC Members help make Christmas morning very special for foster children in our area. We are teaming up with the Jackson County Foster Parent Association for the Giving Tree. Trees will be located in the Clubhouse Entry, the Grill, and the Pro Shop decorated with ornaments from foster children.

Each ornament has a “Christmas Wish” listed on it. To participate take an ornament from a tree, purchase the gift and return it unwrapped with the ornament attached to the RVCC Administration office by Friday, December 11. If you prefer to give money, slip your cash, or check, into the locked box at the Reception Desk. Each year that RVCC has featured the Giving Tree we have been able to grant every wish on the tree. Here is to another year of spreading holiday cheer and improving the quality of life for children involved in the foster care system!

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 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 Dave Cuttrell Dale Gooding Gail Jones John Dailey Lee Fortier Dave Schott Phyllis Nelson Mike Fowler Garth Harrington

Office/Committee President Vice President Secretary/Membership Treasurer/Finance Long Range Planning Grounds House Social Golf

Pro Shop Phone 503-861-2545 707-822-3688 541-383-8200 503-581-3233 206-242-2222 503-287-6245 530-224-2250 541-998-8441 541-928-5454 503-266-2102 541-747-2517 503-692-4620 541-884-7446 541-672-4041 530-527-7087 Term Expires 2015 2015 2017 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016 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 Ann Sanborn - Head Chef - asanborn@rvcc.com Melza Quinn - Catering Director- dquinn@rvcc.com Tom Nelson - Food & Beverage Director - tnelson@rvcc.com Molly Sanborn - Membership/Marketing Director - msanborn@rvcc.com

“In November, the trees are standing all sticks and bones. Without their leaves, how lovely they are, spreading their arms like dancers. They know it is time to be still.” - Cynthia Rylant RVCC Club Bulletin - November 2015 - 3

By Tracy Snyder

RVCC Golf News Age Shooter On September 30 Jim Quincy, who is 87-years-old, shot a 78. Jim has shot his age eight out of his last 10 rounds.

Very impressive Jim, this is something we all hope to be able to do just once.

Congratulations to Don Carrol, who on September 23 shot an impressive 75 on his 82nd birthday. Great round Don! Hole in Ones During the always popular Member Member Tournament Mike Snowden decided to execute the perfect swing with a 7 iron on hole #11. Mike was playing with Ryan Suvoy, David Cuttrell and Bob Crews and was not in the pot. Great shot Mike, you helped make Bob and David’s day!

On September 25 Bruce Hanson was playing with Tom Nelson and Howard Colehower when he aced #13. Bruce, who pays into the Hole in One pot, used a 7 iron to pull off the perfect swing. Nicely done Bruce!

Southern Oregon Golf Championships Christmas idea for your favorite player - an entry to the Southern Oregon Golf Championships. The cost is $275 for nonmembers and $250 for members and married couple’s entry is $225 each. Anybody would appreciate that gift for Christmas!

2016 Course Usage Schedule The 2016 Course Usage schedule is already being constructed.

If you have any concerns, please direct them to the Golf Committee or to Tracy so we can make the schedule compatible to all the needs of the membership. For all the chairmen of the individual tournaments, please let Tracy know your needs. We hope to finalize all major tournaments for the 2016 schedule by December for publication in January.

Member Member Tournament Results Senior Men Gross Score Name 1st 100 Bob Cox & Glen Clark 2nd 101 Kevin Klabunde & Brian Schlafke 3rd 104 Marshall Holman & Gene Allred 4th 107 Rolf Peterson & John Quinones Net Score Name 1st 89.0 John Kruesi & Don Pinkham 2nd 91.0 Larry Collins & Tom Hamlin 3rd 92.0 Ron Lewis & Terry Anderson 4th 92.5 Bill Allen & Mike Armitage Ladies Gross Score Name 1st 114 Melinda Heiner & Reena White 2nd 119 Julie Schamanek & Marla Parmele 3rd 126 Pam Schepis & Deanna Wilson

Net 1st 2nd 3rd

Score Name 93.5 Tammie Allen & Angela Galante 95.0 Toni Watkins & Sandy Shinn 95.5 Annette Holman & Suzanne Iantosca

Men Gross 1st 2nd 3rd

Score Name 97 Brian Garrison & Jimmy White 98 Eric Austad & Bret Breeze 108 Brent Barr & Richie Warner

Net Score Name 1st 91.5 Ryan Suvoy & Mike Snowden 2nd 93.0 John Briggs & Gordon Humphrey 3rd 94.5 Dan Coughlin & Brian Schmitz Rules of Golf Rule 5 - The Ball A player in doubt as to the conformity of a ball should consult the USGA. A manufacturer should submit to the USGA samples of a ball to be manufactured for a ruling as to whether the ball conforms with the Rules. The samples become the property of the USGA for reference purposes. If a manufacturer fails to submit samples or, having submitted samples, fails to await a ruling before manufacturing and/or marketing the ball, the manufacturer assumes the risk of a ruling that the ball does not conform with the Rules.

5-1. General The ball the player plays must conform to the requirements specified in Appendix III. Note: The Committee may require, in the conditions of a competition (Rule 33-1), that the ball the player plays must be named on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the USGA. 5-2. Foreign Material The ball the player plays must not have foreign material applied to it for the purpose of changing its playing characteristics.

Penalty for Breach of Rule 5-1 or 5-2: Disqualification.

5-3. Ball Unfit for Play A ball is unfit for play if it is visibly cut, cracked or out of shape. A ball is not unfit for play solely because mud or other materials adhere to it, its surface is scratched or scraped or its paint is damaged or discolored.

If a player has reason to believe his ball has become unfit for play during play of the hole being played, he may lift the ball, without penalty, to determine whether it is unfit.

Before lifting the ball, the player must announce his intention to his opponent in match play or his marker or a fellow-competitor in stroke play and mark the position of the ball. He may then lift and examine it, provided that he gives Continued on next page

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By Ed Fisher

The Lesson Tee “Practice makes perfect”. “Practice makes permanent”.

“Perfect practice makes perfect”. Most of us have heard all of these or at least some of these and potentially even more sayings about the art of getting the most out of our practice time. Certainly, they make a certain amount of sense...even really good sense. But each of us needs to find the practice formula that will allow us to improve at a reasonable pace.

As a young lad with dreams and aspirations of greatness, I was an incessant practicer. It was not unreasonable to see me hitting my own shag bag of balls as dark was falling on the range where I worked so many hours. The really good part of it was, it was “fun!” I don’t practice that much anymore, but I truly get a lot out of teaching the proper fundamentals of the swing and game as I understand them. Repeating my best efforts for a student and even thinking and talking about a good, fundamentally sound golf swing has helped me maintain a decent game. But not many of us are in the position to do this. What practice keys can help us get the most out of the time we devote to practice? I’m glad you asked.

• Dedicate your time wisely. Have a specific part of your game that you are targeting for improvement. For instance, if you are working on the set up, stick with it. Even to the point of thinking only of posture, or grip or ball position.

Avoid playing hopscotch.

• Practice sloooowwlly. Actual golf, the act of hitting the golf ball, occurs about every three minutes. I’m not suggesting

that you wait three minutes between shots...but you cannot stand there and hit shot after shot from the same stance and expect to get some value from time spent. Take a new set up, new grip, new stance... new everything, including a new set of pre-shot thinking. A Gary Player tip: Try putting your golf balls a few feet away.

• No reactions to miss hit shots. Now you are practicing negative thinking. Wow! Does that not make any sense! By the way, I’ve got personal experience in this area.

• Find your way of making it fun. If you are in the wrong frame of mind for hitting 5 irons or full shots of any kind, go practice your short game at our great short game facilities.

• Practice with a friend. I did a lot of that as a kid and we had contests that made the time much more enjoyable. You can develop a program where you actually are playing a hole on the range while staying in one spot. Pick a hole that has been a problem for you lately. Practice being successful.

• And finally, short game, short game, short game! The strokes you can save with pitching, chipping, sandplay and putting add up amazingly fast and truly make your long game better.

Hope to see you out there practicing effectively.

Ed Fisher is a Class “A” PGA Professional and the RVCC Director of Instruction. You may contact Ed at: Ed.fisher.golf@gmail.com or call at 541-499-2253.

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his opponent, marker or fellow-competitor an opportunity to examine the ball and observe the lifting and replacement. The ball must not be cleaned when lifted under Rule 5-3.

If the player fails to comply with all or any part of this procedure, or if he lifts the ball without having reason to believe that it has become unfit for play during play of the hole being played, he incurs a penalty of one stroke.

If it is determined that the ball has become unfit for play during play of the hole being played, the player may substitute another ball, placing it on the spot where the original ball lay. Otherwise, the original ball must be replaced. If a player substitutes a ball when not permitted and makes a stroke at the wrongly substituted ball, he incurs the general penalty for a breach of Rule 5-3, but there is no additional penalty under this Rule or Rule 15-2.

If a ball breaks into pieces as a result of a stroke, the stroke is canceled and the player must play a ball, without penalty, as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was played (see Rule 20-5). *Penalty for Breach of Rule 5-3: Match play - Loss of hole; Stroke play - Two strokes. *If a player incurs the general penalty for a breach of Rule 5-3, there is no additional penalty under this Rule.

Note 1: If the opponent, marker or fellow-competitor wishes to dispute a claim of unfitness, he must do so before the player plays another ball.

Note 2: If the original lie of a ball to be placed or replaced has been altered, see Rule 20-3b.

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By Craig Hilty

Grounds Report November is here, the leaves are changing and falling at a rapid pace. This time of the year is always one of my favorite. The leaves are at, or near, peak color, the valley rain and mountain snows are on the horizon (fingers crossed tightly!) and the grass is happy with its fresh aerification! I hope that you are all making your way out to the course as much as possible to enjoy this beautiful season!

The fairway aerification and sand and seed topdressing is well underway. I appreciate your cooperation and patience as we continue with this process. This process is vital to the health of our fairways throughout all seasons. Aerification and removal of the cores helps alleviate compaction and allows oxygen and nutrient exchange to happen thus allowing for healthier turf. We then overseed the fairways with perennial ryegrass and add sand topdressing to the turf. Then we drag the sand and seed into the aerification holes which helps keep compaction at bay and allows for a better drained playing surface. This process is able to be accomplished thanks to you, the golfing Members, and your continued support of your monthly sand and seed assessment. The course would not be the same without your support and this funding. Thank you!

As I prefaced earlier we, as a golf course and community, are holding out hope that the predicted “El NiĂąoâ€? will in fact happen.

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It seems like the general consensus is that we are set up with oceanic conditions to finally provide us with a wet and snow packed season. After the last two drought stricken seasons, and imposed irrigation restrictions, I am waiting with excitement and much anticipation to see if this transpires.

This winter we will continue to level certain tees that have become crowned due to years of usage and settling. Rogue Course hole #7 black and gold tee will more than likely be the first tee we will look at. Please use caution around any area that we have equipment on, and please use designated teeing areas while these tees are being worked on.

With the cooler temperatures on their way, frost delays are inevitable. Please check the web.foretees.com/roguevalley web site if you suspect there will be a frost delay. The grounds department will be in constant communication as the frost lifts to get you on the course. Even as fall and winter descend on us, I would still encourage you to fill or replace your divots. Even in the cool temperatures, replaced divots will heal and sand and seed will slowly grow in. Cheers to great November golfing.

Respectfully, Craig Hilty

By Judy Korepta

Over The Tee Cup WINTER GOLF TOURNAMENT The winter golf partner tournament is underway with many teams scheduling matches during this warm fall weather. Chairman Toni Watkins has the information posted on the locker room bulletin board. Partners schedule their matches and play continues until the London Fog in March 2016. If you have not yet signed up, get a partner and join in the fun. The party at the end of the season is always a fun event you do not want to miss!

TURKEY SHOOT - November 12 Marcia Skinner has again organized the annual Turkey Shoot tournament using a 3-person scramble format.

Sign up information is in the locker room. The fun will start with an 11:30am shotgun and a gathering in the grill afterwards. Turkeys will be awarded to the first place team, chickens to second, cornish game hens to third and turkey jerky to fourth place. Join in the fun and maybe you will be a lucky one to take home a bird!

Shelli Bates and Carolyn Crews pose before they start play at the Ladies Fall Tournament.

HOLIDAY AWARDS LUNCHEON - December 3 Mark your calendar to attend the annual Awards Luncheon on December 3.

The holiday gathering will begin at 11:30am with no-host cocktails and lunch to follow at 12:15pm.

Holiday entertainment, introduction of next years officers and annual golf awards will be presented.

Ladies are encouraged to bring donations for CASA children. CASA volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) represent children who have been removed from their homes due to either abuse or neglect. The children range in age from infants through teens. Unwrapped toys or games, gift cards (Toys R Us, Target, Walmart, movies), clothing, or cash donations are always on the wish list. Monetary donations will also be collected for Dunn House, a shelter for abused women and their children. Plan on attending this festive event and share in the season of giving to those in our community who are less fortunate.

Sign up in the locker room. Do not miss out on this festive start of the holiday season.

The ladies had beautiful weather for their Fall Tournament.

“Fallen leaves lying on the grass in the November sun bring more happiness than the daffodils.” – Cyril Connolly RVCC Club Bulletin - November 2015 - 7

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Around The Club

Welcome New Club Members...

SOCIAL • Candida Bunn • Marcus Cannizzaro • Katherine Little (with Tennis upgrade) • Judi Yazzie & Richard Flink

Judi Yazzie & Richard Flink

SOCIAL + GOLF • Michael & Donna O’Grady INTERMEDIATE • Christian & Ayano Istel

Christian & Ayano Istel

Michael & Donna O’Grady

Tory Nieto and Tracie Armitage celebrate their win at the Alan Holmes/Dom Provost Golf Tournament.

Tom and Rochelle Michaels’ great granddaughter, Klarissa, caught this fish at the pond by the Inside #3 on a Sunday afternoon.

Reena White and Melinda Heiner had a great time at the Alan Holmes/Dom Provost Tournament.

Angela Galante, Tammie Allen, Tory Nieto and Trina Jones had a great time taking a selfie at the Ladies Fall Tournament.

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Craig Hilty’s daughter, Hannah, practices her photographic skills on some unsuspecting golfers.

From The Chef

By Ann Sanborn

Fall Menu and Thanksgiving Meal Pick-up Options

Fall is here, and as the season changes we are very excited to begin our new Fall menu which will showcase farm fresh harvest from the Rogue Valley. We have a Roasted Beet Terrine salad with a variety of heirloom beets in a layered terrine with whipped herb chevre, a Seared Scallop entrĂŠe with Butternut Risotto and Sage brown butter sauce, and Cedar Plank Salmon with Au Gratin potatoes. Also, we have an extensive bar menu which will be available at all times. It includes burgers, Prime Rib Dip, Prime Rib Sliders, and many healthy salad options. All

our Fall menus include a variety of Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options as well.

For Thanksgiving, our talented culinary team will be available to prepare your entire Thanksgiving meal. Your orders must be in

by Friday, November 20 and will be available for pick up from 9:00am-11:00am on Thanksgiving Day. Look for the Club email which will contain all the options available for your meal.

Have a wonderful fall.

Chef Ann RVCC Club Bulletin - November 2015 - 13

On The Courts

Tennis Center Schedule We have a lot of opportunities for you to join one of the many drop-ins or coached sessions.

It’s a great chance to connect with other players and their groups. Our two pros, Kory and Andris, will make it challenging and fun.

Drop-in times: Monday 6:00 to 7:15pm Cardio – Kory Tuesday 1:00 to 2:15pm Adult Beginner Clinic – Kory

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

time. Get Fit, Have Fun, and Meet People all while learning a great game that almost anyone can play. Please call 541-773-4552 or email us at tennis@rvcc.com to reserve your Spot!

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

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

Pickleball - Come Join Us! Come on over to the tennis facility for a little exercise and a lot of fun! We have plenty of dropAdult Beginner Tennis 1 – FREE Introductory in times to fit your schedule and all Country Club Clinics members always play for free!

Wednesday, November 4 6:00 – 7:15pm Drop-in times: Thursday, November 5 10:30 - 11:45am Monday 6:00 to 8:00pm 4-Week Adult Beginner Tennis 1 Wednesday 6:00 to 7:30pm Begins Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, Thursday 6:00 to 7:30pm November 12.

Friday 12:00 to 2:00pm Come Join US! Tennis is The Sport for a Life- Saturday 10:30am to 1:00pm

TOP 10 REASONS TO PLAY TENNIS

Check next month for more reasons to play TENNIS! Tennis Desk Direct Line - 541-773-4552 • Main Clubhouse Line - use Extension 160 • e-mail - tennis@rvcc.com 14 - RVCC Club Bulletin - November 2015

The Senior Men Of RVCC Senior Stroke Play - October 6 Blue Tees

1 - Tom Nelson 2 - Bob Harrell 3 - Dale Gooding 4 - Bruce Hanson 5 - Richard Blaser 6 - Pete Stemple 6 - Vic Chaney Carl Harsch Mike Jantzer Phil Iantosca Ron Kantor Timothy Darland Howard Hunt Steve Lavin Walt Packard

White Tees 1 - Alex Bellen 2 - Jay McMurtrey 2 - John Baker 2 - Ken Wion 5 - Wayne Sorsoli 6 - Chuck Schwyn 6 - Howard Colhower Cliff Gibson David Rasmussen Michael Piels Garth Harrington Jim Buck Bob Zoll Robert Plankenhorn

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83 74 85 79 81 83 86 82 89 77 89 88 89 98 104

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63 67 68 70 70 71 71 72 72 73 74 74 78 82 85

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Senior Scramble - October 9 Players

Gross Net

Hanson, Plankenhorn, Wion, Gibson Darland, Ashpole, Moore, Sorsoli Goldman, Bellen, Meyer, Posen Harsch, Andries, Nelson, Scarvie Iantosca, Schwyn, Packard, Daoust Sample, Gooding, McMurtrey, Baker Harrell, Harrington, Cauble, Zoll Kantor, Lavin, King, Colehower Blaser, Jantzer, McElroy, Bernard

67 68 69 69 70 70 71 72 72

52.56 53.75 54.56 54.56 55.38 55.75 56.19 57.75 57.94

KPs Hole Harrell 15 Iantosca 6 Full field scoring for the participating golfers on the Senior Bulletin Board.

Senior Stroke Play event. Dave Rasmussen, Bob Plankenhorn, Chuck Schwyn.

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

“There is one day that is ours.

Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American.

O. Henry 16 - RVCC Club Bulletin - November 2015

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Mark Your Calendar... August 29 - September 5, 2016 2016 Southern Oregon Golf Championships RVCC Club Bulletin - November 2015 - 17

Club Happenings Meet Molly Sanborn, our New Membership and Marketing Director Molly Sanborn will be joining the Rogue Valley Country Club staff effective Thursday, October 15, as the new Membership and Marketing Director.

Previously in this role was former Director, Michelle Johannes, and former Interim Director, Alex Hobson.

Molly is coming from a background in applicable areas such as membership recruitment and retention, as well as social media and marketing. After graduating in 2013 from Concord University (WV), Molly began working as a recruitment counselor while obtaining her Master of Arts degree in Planning and Promotion with an emphasis in Health, completed in May 2015 at Concord University.

“I am eager to move in to the role of Membership and Marketing Director at Rogue Valley Country Club. I truly believe in the wonderful amenities RVCC has to offer the local community and look forward to furthering the advancement and success of the Club,” says Sanborn.

In addition, Molly adds she operates with an ‘open door policy’ and encourages current members to give any input they may have on continuing member satisfaction.

Please help Rogue Valley Country Club welcome our new Membership and Marketing Director as she assumes her new role this month.

Contact: Molly Sanborn • Membership & Marketing Director • P: 541-842-8174 • F: 541-776-0960

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November 2015 Calendar On Tuesday evenings the Grill Menu is available until 8:00pm.

To receive the weekly dining specials, contact Angela at ALee@RVCC.com.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Clubhouse Wine Tasting Taco Tuesday Book Club Closed Craft Club

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Taco Tuesday Clubhouse Committee Ladies Turkey Shoot Closed Appreciation Dinner

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Clubhouse Couples Dinner Taco Tuesday Closed Ladies Lunch @ Noon

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Civil War Game Clubhouse Taco Tuesday Thanksgiving Clubhouse Closed Closed

29 30 1 2 3 4 5 Clubhouse Closed

Lunch Tue - Sun 11:00am - 2:00pm Grill Menu 2:00pm - 8:00pm 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

7:00am - Noon 7:00am - 2:00pm

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

Taco Tuesday Holiday Open House Book Club Craft Club

Wine Tasting

Committee Meetings Membership 3rd/4th Tue 4:30pm House Board Last Tue 4:30pm Grounds 1st Tue 4:00pm Social Finance 3rd Wed 4:30pm Golf 3rd Thu 4:30pm

2nd Thu 2nd Tue

5:00pm 4:30pm

Craig Hilty photo

RVCC Club Bulletin - November 2015 - 19

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

FRANC D’AMBROSIO A theatrical evening with

Franc D’Ambrosio December 7 at 6:00 PM Presented by: Rogue Valley Country Club

Evening Events 6PM - Cocktails 7PM - Dinner 8PM - Show For reservations, please call the Front Desk at (541)772-5965.

Ballroom attire $60 per person ($35 towards F&B Minimum)

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Franc D’Ambrosio is best known for his performance as the “Phantom” in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning musical, “The Phantom Of The Opera.” Franc won Best Male Vocalist in 1999 because of his performance of "Panis Angelicus" This night will feature both D’Ambrosio’s personal talents as the “Phantom” and holiday music.

D’Ambrosio has many nominations under his belt which include: an Academy Award Nominated film, an Emmy Award Nominated television show, four time Tony nominated Broadway show, Two Grammy Considerations, and a National Theatre Award Nomination.