Sept./Oct. 2015
Fall is already approaching at Alpine! T he foliage is going to start changing, temperatures cooling, kids are back in school, and we have some new seasonal events at Alpine! We are looking forward to the fall and adding some fun activities for everyone. Here are just a few of the exciting events coming soon: Labor Day Pool Party Monday, September 7
Oktoberfest Celebration Thursday, October 8 Chef Douglas is going to tap into his German side when he develops this Oktoberfest authentic special menu! Some of the highlights will be schnitzel, bratwurst, pretzels and more. We will be pairing the food up with seasonal local craft brew tastings throughout the whole evening!
Adult Halloween & Murder Mystery Dinner Party Thursday, October 29 A special dinner theater event with a Halloween theme! The show begins at 6:30PM in the ballroom and you are expected to dress to impress (or scare)!
A traditional end of the summer event at the pool! Enjoy a cookout, giant inflatable obstacles for the kids and a lot of games for everyone! Chris Tasca Fundraiser Golf Event & 5K Saturday, September 12 In memory of late member Chris Tasca, the Club, along with the Tasca Family & members, is raising money for The Mass General Development Office in Mr. Tasca’s honor. Golf is $60 for members, $100 for non-members and the 5K is $25 per person.
We are looking forward to the fall and adding some fun activities for everyone. A Night of Vodka & Molecular Gastronomy Friday, September 25
1st Annual Fall Festival Sunday, October 11
Chef Brock Anderson will take you through an evening like Alpine has never seen. Molecular Gastronomy takes traditional dishes and creates flavors and textures which places an emphasis on social, artistic & technical aspects. Each course will include an infused Vodka to compliment the dish.
Come and enjoy an afternoon filled with fall activities! We will have cider & donuts, hay tractor rides for kids and parents, bobbing for apples, seasonal fall food and pumpkin chuckin’ on the driving range!
We continue to try and enhance our traditions at The Alpine while also creating new ones. We hope to see you at some of these events, and you can always make a reservation by contacting our Member Concierge, Josh Bennett: jbennett@AlpineCC.com.
Golf Shop News Management Team Jeff Beier General Manager jbeier@AlpineCC.com Ext. 14
The Annual Men’s Member/Guest Four Ball was an actionpacked weekend, with Alan Santamaria and partner Rick Leary being the Overall Champions. They defeated Vin Maggiacomo and Don Coletti Jr. in a one-hole playoff. Andy Coughlin Defending his title as Men’s Club Champion. Joe Zonfrilli winning the Men’s Net Division David Vinacco winning the Senior Championship
Scott’s Divots
After Labor Day weekend, on September 8th and 9th we will be aerifying the greens with ¼” hollow tines and topdressing, using usual front 9, then back 9 procedure. The purpose of this management practice is: • • • •
Vito Novembrino winning the Senior Net Division Michael Morin Food & Beverage Manager mmorin@AlpineCC.com Ext. 29
Lisa Ferrara winning the Ladies Club Championship Alyssa and Amanda Ruggieri winning the Ladies Member/ Member by taking 9 ½ points in the last match to win by 1 point.
This should heal up fairly easy, and will definitely be unnoticeable by Ryder Cup. The rest of the course will be aerified intermittently as soon as Ryder Cup competition ends.
Liane McDonnell Director of Sales & Membership lmcdonnell@AlpineCC.com Ext. 23
With the summer months complete and the kids back in school, it’s time to start thinking about the holidays and everything that comes with them - PRESENTS and CORPORATE PARTIES. Call or come by the golf shop and place your special orders today for great pricing!
Marlene Gevry Senior Property Accountant mgevry@AlpineCC.com Ext. 27
Don’t forget to sign up for our Upcoming Events!
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September 10th..........Ladies Member/Guest One Day
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Amanda Greenwood Wedding & Special Event Coordinator agreenwood@AlpineCC.com Ext. 13 Douglas Foss Executive Chef dfoss@AlpineCC.com Ext. 12 Brian Schaffer Interim Head Professional bschaffer@AlpineCC.com Ext. 26 Samantha Marold Activities Coordinator smarold@AlpineCC.com Ext. 21 Scott Gabrielson Superintendent sgabrielson@AlpineCC.com 401-943-0059
Golf Shop 401.944.9760 Club House 401.943.2670 AlpineCC.com
September 26th ........Husband and Wife Championship October 2nd-4th .... Men’s Fall Member/Member October 17th .......... ABCD Superintendents Revenge
To allow air exchange in the soil Get oxygen to the roots Loosen the upper soil structure for better air/water exchange Stimulate root hormones to produce better root branching
We had a very good Four Ball Tournament this season thanks to the Greens Staff’s hard work and Mother Nature’s timely rain. As summer ebbs away, we will begin preparing the course for the fall and also next season. Among expected operations are:
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Lowering of the rough height! (Applause here) Overseeding weak and summer damaged areas Preparing the course for winter Gearing up for our annual “Leaf Wars”
There is still a lot of nice weather ahead so come out and enjoy your golf course. You may contact the Golf Shop staff for any updates on course conditions. Yours in golf, Scott Gabrielson, CGCS & The Greens Staff
Bylaws Overview Over the past year the Board of Directors and Bylaws Revision Committee has worked tirelessly to develop a revised set of bylaws that updates the last real revision from 25 years ago. The Bylaws Revision Committee consisted of Joe Penza, Len Accardo & Frank Connor. On August 13th the revisions were presented to the Stockholders and were slightly amended but ultimately approved. Some of the highlights of the revised bylaws: Board Size For the past 50 years the Board of Directors has consisted of 15 directors and 5 officers. The new bylaws changes the number of directors to 9 and officers to 4, eliminating the 2nd Vice President. In all likelihood this will happen over a 3 year period. Committees The Stockholders voted to take the number of committees from 15 to 10. The committees that will be functioning into the future: House & Rules, Grounds & Greens, Finance, Tournament, Social, Membership, Nominating, Golf, Properties & Audit Committee. New Member Application Process Previously new members had to wait as many as 30 days to join the Club. The new bylaws allows this to happenin 7 days, streamlining the process. Spending authority of the president & board was increased to current dollar valuation. Previously it hadn’t been updated since 1960. Other items included quorum update, % vote required to make significant changes and much more. Copies of the new bylaws will be available this fall.
Staff Profile: Joshua Bennett Position: Member Concierge Hometown: Warwick, RI Do you have any hobbies? I really enjoy freshwater fishing and golf. What got you interested to work at a country club? Starting with the game of golf as a small child, I then moved to caddying and grew to love all things golf. I wanted to carry that love over to my career and not just a hobby, so I started working here at Alpine.
Autumn Squash Bisque with Ginger Snap Crust
What do you like about The Alpine? Everyone from the staff to the members are so friendly! I immediately felt welcomed and part of the club.
Dinner for Two & Parent’s Night Out Want to go to dinner without getting a sitter? Want a great dinner for an even greater price? Get both when you come to Dinner for Two and Parent’s Night Out! Let the kids have fun in their own room with activities, kid’s dinner and a movie, while you enjoy your own dinner in the dining room! Dinner for Two features a shared appetizer, individual entrées, bottle of wine and dessert! Both the kids and parents appreciate these nights since everyone is happy. RSVP is required for Dinner for Two and Parent’s Night Out.
Here are the upcoming dates for Dinner for Two & Parent’s Night Out: Saturday............................... September 12th Saturday............................... September 26th Saturday.................................... October 10th Saturday.................................... October 24th
Dining Hours: Tuesday............................................. 11am-9pm Wednesday.................................... 11am-9pm Thursday......................................... 11am-9pm Friday................................................. 11am-9pm Saturday....................................... 6:30am-9pm Sunday........................................... 6:30am-8pm
Pool Hours:
The pool will be closing soon, be sure to spend this last weekend soaking in the sun at Alpine!
Friday, September 4th...............4pm-9pm Saturday, September 5th.......10am-9pm Sunday, September 6th...........10am-8pm Monday, September 7th.........10am-4pm
Ingredients 1 large butternut squash 1 medium onion 1 cup cashews 1 quart chicken broth 1 pint of cream 1 cup ginger snap cookies ¼ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon cinnamon Instructions Peel and chop squash, set aside. Dice onion. Puree cashews. Crush garlic. Crush ginger snaps. Heat oil in larger style soup pot. Add diced onion, cashews, garlic, curry, and cinnamon. Sautee ingredients until onions become translucent. Add butternut squash and stir with ingredients. Add chicken broth and allow to simmer until squash is tender. Add soup to a blender, food processer or use a hand wand to puree ingredients. Return to low heat, and add cream to your liking. Place handful of crushed ginger snaps on top of each bowl when serving.
~ Chef Douglas
Private Events:
The Alpine is your home away from home for entertaining family & friends! As a member you will never pay a room rental fee when hosting an event at The Alpine. From baby showers to pool parties and corporate events to holiday parties, the staff at The Alpine is here to help you plan all the details! Contact Amanda Greenwood, Wedding & Events Coordinator, to inquire about availability and discounted minimums for remaining 2015 dates. Thank you! Amanda Greenwood agreenwood@AlpineCC.com, x13
Group Holiday Parties: It is time to begin reserving your space at our annual Group Holiday Parties! We have two dates this year, each with a great band and excellent menu. Call Amanda today (agreenwood@AlpineCC.com or x13) for more information and to book your reservation! Friday, December 11 Steve Anthony & Persuasion 6:30pm – 11:30pm Menu features Antipasto Display, Pasta Station, Carved Steamship Round of Beef, Chicken Francese, Apple Crisp with Ice Cream and more! $49.95 per person (includes tax & gratuity)
Saturday, December 19 Cover to Cover 6:30pm – 11:30pm Menu features Antipasto Display, Calamari Display, Prime Rib, Chicken Marsala, Create-YourOwn-Pasta Bar, Chocolate Mousse Martinis and more! $64.95 per person (includes tax & gratuity)
Upcoming Member Events Labor Day Cookout & End of Summer Party Monday, September 7 12pm – 4pm Enjoy our Annual Labor Day festivities at the pool area! Tasca Memorial Saturday, September 12 8am Run, 11am Shotgun This is the 2nd Annual Chris Tasca Memorial Tournament and 5K Run. This event benefits the Mass General Development Office for Pancreatic Cancer. For more information, contact the Golf Shop. Ballroom Dancing Wednesday, September 16 6pm Light Dinner 7pm Dancing begins! Molecular Gastronomy Friday, September 25 5:30pm This is a dinner you need to see to believe! Amazing technical and artistic dishes Alpine has never seen! Oktoberfest Thursday, October 8 5:30pm Join us for some seasonal beer pairings and great food!
Fall Festival Sunday, October 11 10am – 2pm Celebrate fall with us – tractor rides, games, pumpkin chuckin’ and more! Ballroom Dancing Wednesday, October 14 6pm Light Dinner 7pm Dancing begins! Cigar Dinner Tuesday, October 13 One of the most popular events at Alpine! You can opt to golf during the afternoon or come just for dinner and cigars! Kids Halloween Party Sunday, October 25 4pm – 7pm Come party with us in your costume! You can even bring a friend! Adult Murder Mystery Halloween Party Thursday, October 29 5:30pm Cocktails, 6:30pm Dinner & Show See if you can figure out who did the crime before dinner is done! Costumes are welcome!