August M C ALLEN COUNTRY CLUB
2021
Dear MCC Members, As I mentioned last month, the 2021 Member Survey will be conducted in September this year. Ted Robinson from Private Club Associates has been hired again to conduct our survey. Focus Groups will be held on Tuesday, August 31st. The survey will be sent digitally in September with results presented sometime in October. It provides the Board and management with another tool for providing a better member experience as well as a means for strategic planning. I truly hope each and every member will take time to have their voice heard. It is imperative for our future. More specifics to come. Also, Golf Pro, Mike Perez has hired 2 new marshals for the golf course – Samuel Califa and Douglas Rollman while John Stegall and Ron Stephens continue their work. Please know they are expected to not only monitor pace of play, confirm cart rentals, and keep sand available, but Mike has also asked them to monitor behavior on course and enforce club rules. So please fill your divots, fix your ball marks, rake your bunkers, and adhere to the dress code. Also, and very importantly, all alcoholic beverages MUST be purchased from the club. Not only is it against club policy, but it is also against the law; TABC is very specific with our liquor license. Marshals will be keeping an eye on this too. For your convenience, the club has purchased collapsible coolers to use (and return) to the Roost. Thank you for your help. The 2021 fiscal year was completed on June 30th. We started the year with uncertainty and hesitation as no one knew where the pandemic would take us, but thanks to leadership of Board, the dedication of all staff, and especially, the support of all our members, we collectively made it a very successful year. Don’t forget, not only did we deal with the coronavirus, but we also had Hurricane Hanna as well as the winter freeze to endure. In the end, MCC ended up with a net 71 new members and our second most profitable year in the last fifteen. All I can say is we did it together. THANK YOU! Lastly, make plans to join us on Saturday, August 21st for the 75th Anniversary Pool Party from 4-10pm. December 4th is our Annual Member Christmas Party – we will also be celebrating the club’s 75th Anniversary with all sorts of surprises. I look forward to seeing you around your club, Jeff
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Welcome
NEW MEMBERS
David & Debbie Martin Jose De Leon & Gaby Garcia Dirk Westphal
Sending our Deepest Condolences to the Pitchford, Yoder, Lewis, and Jones Families. Connect with MCC for updates! Follow MCC on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/McAllenCountryClubMembers
1st Place Brian Reilly and Julie Loredo
Wine & Nine Participants
Last Place Ronnie Tavarez and Albert Guerra
GOLF AT MCC At the beginning of Four-Ball League, there were fourteen teams all looking to make their mark. After seven weeks, the field was split; half with a chance and the other praying they had a chance. We gave those in the bottom half a Second Chance Tournament to keep their interest in the league and coming out to compete. The top half kept going after it. After thirteen weeks, it was over. The team of Dr. Jesus Guerra and Dr. Art Salinas were the victors. They were 9 points ahead of second. The team of Alan Malkasian, John Tippit, and Bradley Stephens won the Second Chance Tournament. Thank you to everyone who participated and give it their all. The Fourth of July is always a day to celebrate. We do our part at McAllen Country Club with an amazing pool party and golf tournament. This year, the Fourth fell on a Sunday. This did not stop anyone from coming out and playing in our Flag Tournament. The annual Flag Tournament requires our participating golfers to place an American flag on the spot their final handicap stroke comes to rest. You will always see flags placed on the 16th, 17th and a few on the 18th hole. But there are always those special players that exceed their handicap. They play so well they have shots to spare and must play on. This year, we had three. John Kittleman was able to finish nine feet from the hole on his 19th hole to win. In second place, Julian Zendejas was left with fourteen feet on his 19th hole. In third place, Sunil Wadhwani left himself 14 yards from the green on his 19th hole. McAllen Country Club held a recent New Member Orientation on July 16th. There were 10 new members in attendance. New members were served a complimentary breakfast as they were informed about golf course usage, discounts, programs and other pertinent information concerning the golf department. Afterwards, there was a nine hole scramble to allow the new members to better know each other and the staff. Everyone had a good time and made new friends. Our next New Member Orientation will be held on August 7th. The Junior Golf Camps will come to an end the week of August 3rd. It has been another awesome summer of golf; there are definitely some future golf super stars here at the Club. There were many familiar faces and some fresh new ones. Buddies were made and hopefully, we get to see the kids out here more than just during the summer. Lastly, Matthew Gonzales, our assistant golf professional, will be leaving us. We wish him the best and know he will do great. Mike
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Tuesday Night Men’s League Final Results 1st Place Team 7 Dr. Jesus Guerra Dr. Art Salinas Score: 130 $400 Team
Tie 2nd Place Team 5 Jason King Art Diaz Brian Disque Score: 121 $265 Team Team 11 Dan MacDonald Cameron MacDonald Matt Kelly Richard Wilson Score: 121 $265 Team
4th Place Team 13 Edward Villareal Sean Donnelly Jaboney Rodriguez Eric Rodriguez Score: 119 $150 Team
Last Chance Tournament Winner Team 1 Alan Malkasian John Tippit Bradley Stephens Score: 48pts $150 Team
Congratulations!
Winedown Wednesday Half price wine by the glass from 5 to 7pm Wednesdays
Saturday Chef Dinner Features
Friday Fresh Fish Dinner Feature
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August 7th •
Beet Salad
August 14th •
Chorizo Quail August 21st
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Akaushi Denver Steak August 28th
Fresh fish will be prepared to your liking (baked, broiled, fried, blackened, etc.). The variety we showcase will be simple,
all natural flavors for you to enjoy every Friday evening.
Churrasco Filet
Flourless Fried Chicken
New Menu Items!
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Trout Meuniere
Summer Beef Kabobs
2021 HOURS Starting June 1, 2021 Monday: Closed for Maintenance Tuesday: Open swim hours, not staffed Wednesday - Friday: 2 to 9pm - Full Service*
Aqua- FIT Aqua Fit is a low impact workout that takes pressure off your bones, joints, and muscles along with enhancing balance and coordination. The water is used as resistance to strengthen and tone your muscles.
Saturday - Sunday: 11am – 9pm - Full Service* *Lifeguards on duty, with food and beverage service All other times, as always - swim at your own risk.
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am $10– per session
TENNIS AT MCC Dear Members, Thank you for supporting the Tennis Camp this summer! The campers were excited and eager to return to the courts to swing their racquets. The camp brought a greater awareness of the importance of teamwork, exercise, and creating new friendships. The youth were encouraged daily to improve upon their tennis game. The campers participated in sessions that emphasized skill development and conditioning and they were also exposed to a variety of drills, games and activities that taught them the tennis fundamentals. The athletes enjoyed personalized instruction on technique, the importance of court awareness, and rules of the tennis game. The kids put their skills to the test by taking part in match play scenarios and fun contests to test their skill level. The Tennis Camp was a great success! The campers
had a wonderful opportunity to experience how fun and challenging tennis can be for anyone of any age. We look forward to seeing all of you next summer! Have a great school year! Rudi
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Come Play Pickleball Saturday August 28th 2021 at 6:30 pm on court #7. Food & Bar Service Available Our After School Youth Tennis Clinics will be starting in September. Our Ladies League will also start in September and we will contact all the ladies concerning the start date via text or phone calls. If you have any questions concerning our programs, please feel free to call our Tennis Pro Shop at 956-682-3459 or stop by the tennis center and pay us a visit. Page 6
COME PLAY
Saturday August 28th, 2021 At 6:30pm On Court 7 Call 956-682-3459 for more information 11026
August 2021
Sunday 1
Monday 2
Sunday Brunch
Tuesday 3
4 AquaFit
Club Closed
Wednesday
Thursday 5
Fried Chicken
Friday 6
Saturday 7 Beet Salad
AquaFit
Winedown Wednesday
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9 Sunday Brunch
10 Club Closed
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12 Fried Chicken
AquaFit
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14 Chorizo Quail
AquaFit
Winedown Wednesday
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Sunday Brunch
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18 AquaFit
Club Closed
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Denver Steak
AquaFit
Fried Chicken
75th Anniversary Pool Party 4pm-10pm
Winedown Wednesday
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Sunday Brunch
24 Club Closed
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25 AquaFit
Fried Chicken Winedown Wednesday
27 AquaFit
21 Akaushi
28 Trout Meuniere Pickleball Exhibition 6:30pm
29 Sunday Brunch
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31 Club Closed
AquaFit
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Save the Date Annual Member Christmas Party
Celebrating our 75th Anniversary Saturday, December 4th Members Only Complimentary Event
Office
Dining
General Manager
956-631-1103
Tuesday
Jeff Lowder, CCM
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 7:00pm
956-631-1103
8:00am - 5:00pm
(Kitchen closes at 5:00pm)
Board of Directors
Staff
President Ben D. Smith
jeff@mcallencountryclub.com
Golf Pro Shop
Wednesday –Friday
956-686-0923
9:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday - Saturday
Saturday
7:30am - 7:00pm
7:30am - 10:00pm
Golf Course
Sunday
Executive Chef
Tuesday - Sunday
7:30am - 7:00pm
Temoshi Kitamura
7:30am - 7:00pm
(Kitchen closes at 5:00pm)
Vice-President Jason Leal
PGA Golf Professional
Mike Perez 956-843-0522
Secretary Jeff Grossman
Treasurer George Pitchford
Directors at Large Providence Boneta Dale Fielder Courtney Forthuber Alfredo Montanaro Jennifer Thompson-Szutz
Ex-Officio Thomas Davidson
mike@mcallencountryclub.com
Golf Driving Range
Roost
Tuesday - Saturday
Tuesday - Friday
7:30am - 7:00pm
9:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday
(Kitchen closes at 5:00pm)
Tammie Risica
7:30am - 6:45pm
Saturday
956-843-0512
Tennis Shop
7:30am - 7:00pm
membership@mcallencountryclub.com
956-682-3459
(Kitchen closes at 5:00pm)
Monday - Saturday
Sunday
8:00am - 8:00pm
7:30am - 7:00pm
Sunday
(Kitchen closes at 5:00pm)
8:00am-5:00pm
Members Lounge
(Tennis shop closes
Wednesday –Saturday
956-631-1103 temoshi@mcallencountryclub.com
Director of Membership/ Marketing
Director of Member Services
Veronica Turrubiates veronica@mcallencountryclub.com
Director of Tennis Rudi Hilpert
Friday/Saturday at 5:00pm, Sunday Noon)
956-843-0520
5:00pm - 10:00pm Fitness Center
rudi@mcallencountryclub.com
Monday - Tuesday Director of Fitness
PRESORTED
Michael Puig
STANDARD
956-843-0523 michael@mcallencountryclub.com
Golf Course Superintendent
US POSTAGE PAID
McAllen PERMIT NO. 333
5:00am - 7:00pm Wednesday - Saturday 5:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 5:00am - 5:00pm
Patrick Affolder 956-843-0525 Patrick@mcallencountryclub.com
Club Controller Gary Lenz 956-843-0515 controller@mcallencountryclub.com
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