McAllen Country Club November 2018 Newsletter Est. 1946
Letter from the GM Dear MCC Members, It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Chef Stan and Socorro. They will be leaving the Club at the end of October for new opportunities. We certainly wish them well. I don’t know what I’ll do without Socorro's fresh home-made salsa that she brings me, or Stan’s daily buffet. They will be missed. As the weather gets cooler, we will now be opening the patio for dinner service on Friday and Saturday evenings. Starting November 2nd, the Hickory Room and Patio will be open for casual, al fresco dining from 5-9pm. Make plans to join us, and keep in mind that a reservation sure makes it easier for us to staff accordingly.
As the holiday season approaches, I would like to remind everyone that we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for area children with Toys for Tots. You will soon be seeing the boxes throughout the clubhouse. Please remember the less fortunate this Christmas season. Thank you to all who attended the 1st Annual President’s Ball. Everyone had a blast! We look forward to doing it again next year. Lastly, I want to inform everyone that the Board approved a charge of $20++ per person for the Member Holiday Party set for Wednesday, December 5th from 6-8pm. The $20++ will include the hors d’oeurves and open bar. Also, we will not be taking reservations for seating, but RSVP so we know how many people to expect. As always, when you are going out for dinner, lunch, or just drinks, consider putting your club at the top of your list. Where else can you get good food, great service, a table with a beautiful view, no waiting to be seated, and a room lively with friends and family? MCC is where. P.S. In conjunction with the season, the Club will again be soliciting the membership for the Employee Holiday Bonus. You will see the $35 charge to your account on your November statement. On behalf of myself and the staff, thank you so much for allowing us to serve such a wonderful membership year-round. -Jeff
Employee Christmas Bonus
November 5th — December 10th The McAllen Country Club will have cardboard boxes throughout the club so they can be filled with new, unwrapped toys for local children to make their holiday season more cheerful! We encourage you to bring unwrapped gifts today!
The Club will be collecting for the Annual Employee Christmas Bonus this month. Please know that your donation is not nor ever will be mandatory. On behalf of all the employees who serve you year-round - Thank You
Membership Dear MCC Members, It’s that time of the year where there are plenty of Holiday parties going on, with mingling of friends and family. I have a great idea for a Christmas gift, consider the gift of a MCC membership - Legacy Memberships are very affordable. Also, if you have some friends that are currently not members, speak to them about possibly joining your club. A membership at McAllen Country Club has many benefits that all ages can enjoy. When you have a friend that is interested in joining, make sure to give me a call or send an email to let me know; you will receive $250 food and beverage credit once they are approved for membership. In September, the Common Member Stockholders passed the new by-law update which included a redesigned Corporate Membership. If you have a business or know of a friend who does, they can now get a Corporate Membership for a discounted price. Although the membership is only for the applicant, spouse and children under 25, they can still bring guests to use the amenities. Please see below for more information, or call me at 956-631-1103 for further details. -Brittanie
Please Give a Warm Welcome to the New Members who joined in October: Nick Rhodes Junior General
McAllen Country Club “The
Premier Private Club in the Rio Grande Valley”
Corporate Membership (10 maximum)
First Corporate Member
Esperanza Homes
Full initiation fee and full monthly dues
Jennifer Garza
Second Corporate Member
Preferred Social
Superior Health plan Lance & Jennifer Ames Corporate Social South Texas Health Systems
Three quarters (75%) Initiation fee and full monthly dues Third and every member after Half (50%) initiation and full monthly dues For more pricing and information about our Corporate Membership, please contact Brittanie Garza, Membership Director at 956-631-1103 or membership@mcallencountryclub.com
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Catering Corner Dear Members, Smiling faces, laughing parents, and The Gladys Porter Zoo was the perfect combination for the Fall Festival. Thank you to each and every one who participated. It was a sold-out event and we can’t wait until next year! I will also like to thank Brittanie, Bob, and Patrick for all their hard work in making this event so special. Annie Miller and Benton Beckwith deserves a BIG SHOUT OUT as well! Our next children’s event is schedule for Thursday, November 29th. We will be kicking off December with Magical Christmas with Santa. Once again, reservations will be extremely important, we hope this event will be taking the entire North End of the Club. This event will replace Santa’s Brunch. If planning that special event for the Holidays, give me a call and I can help! Lastly, I would like to wish Chef Stan and Socorro the very best, as the embark on a new chapter in their lives as they head to Houston! We will miss them tremendous and cherish their friendship and memories! -Kaylynn
You will find a Thanksgiving To-Go insert in your Newsletter. Please order before Friday, November 16th at 5:00pm and Pick up your order on Wednesday, November 21st from 11:00am-1:00pm. No Turkeys available for pick-up on Thanksgiving Day
MCC Thanksgiving Hours Wed. 11/21
Thurs. 11/22 Fri. 11/23
Sat. 11/24
Sun. 11/25
Oak Room
Lunch
Brunch
CLOSED
CLOSED
Brunch
Hickory/Pecan
7:30am-2:00pm
CLOSED
7:30am-9:00pm 7:30am-9:00pm 7:30am-5:00pm
Dinner Men’s Roost
7:30am-7:00pm
7:30am-2:00pm 7:30am-7:00pm 7:30am-7:00pm 7:30am-7:00pm
Golf Shop & Golf Course
8:00am-6:00pm
7:30am-2:00pm 7:30am-6:00pm 7:30am-6:00pm 7:30am-6:00pm
Fitness Center
5:00am-9:00pm
5:ooam-2:00pm 5:00am-9:00pm 5:00am-9:00pm 5:00am-9:00pm
Tennis Shop
8:00am-5:00pm
CLOSED
8:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-5:00pm
Office
8:00am-5:00pm
CLOSED
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
CLOSED
November Lunch Buffet Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
Fri
2 Beef Ribs &
Fried Chicken Seafood
4
5
6
7
Champagne Brunch
Club Closed
Roasted Turkey
Mexican Buffet
11
12
13
Champagne Brunch
Club Closed
18
14
8 Fried Chicken Member Dinner Dining in Pecan & Hickory
15
Beef Ribs & Seafood
A La Carte
16
17
Roasted Turkey
19
20
21
22
Champagne Brunch
Club Closed
25
26
23
Roasted Turkey
Mexican Buffet
Fried Chicken
Beef Ribs & Seafood
27
28
29 Fried Chicken
30
Roasted Turkey
Mexican Buffet
Member Dinner Dining in Pecan & Hickory
A La Carte
10
Fried Chicken Beef Ribs & Seafood
Club Closed
3
9
Mexican Buffet
Champagne Brunch
Sat
A La Carte
24 A La Carte
Beef Ribs & Seafood
Wines of the Month Ramsey - Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Medium-bodied with the aromas of perfectly ripe, mahogany-colored bing cherries. These aromas are followed by dark fruits on the palate, fine tannins and excellent acidity combine to form a complex but well-balanced whole.
Geyser Peak - Sauvignon Blanc 2015
The fresh style of Sauvignon Blanc for which Geyser Peak is famous, abundant fruit flavors, with bright and crisp acidity. Geyser Peak aimed to capture the best of Sauvignon Blanc's identity by blending grassier elements with citrus and mineral notes and passion fruit and melon flavor. As such, this Sauvignon Blanc offers authentic varietal character that can be appreciated by both the novice and the connoisseur.
Fitness at MCC Dear MCC Members, First, I would like to welcome our new trainer, Nelda Perales to our MCC Fitness Staff, please stop by and say hello when you get a chance. Below is a brief bio about her. Let’s make things interesting and challenging! This year the MCC Fitness Staff is conducting a holiday competition called “Lose a Turkey”. Festive parties and holiday treats can add up to a lot of fun and a lot of extra pounds (average holiday weight gain is six to eight pounds). This program will help you become more active and eat healthy, so you can maintain or lose weight instead of packing on holiday pounds. How does it work?
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, your goal is to lose weight above your initial start weight. To maximize weight control, pay attention to the foods you choose - make smart decisions and go easy on the holiday treats. This is the perfect time to increase your fruit and vegetable intake to at least five servings a day. How to get started? Stop by the Fitness Center and complete the registration form by noon November 21st - deadline and program materials will be provided to you. You will need to weigh in before Thanksgiving and again before January 7th using our scale. For more information, or to sign up for the program, please feel free to call or stop by the Fitness Center. We look forward to helping you “Lose a Turkey” this holiday season. In good health, -Michael Puig
Fitness Weekly Classes Monday Yoga 8:30am
Tuesday Congratulations to one of our very own trainers, Tunji Thompson, on his overall win at his recent Men’s Physique Competition Iron House Classic in McAllen. He has now qualified for one of 2019 Nationals show.
Yoga 8:15am Back to the Gym 9:00-10:00am
Thursday Yoga 8:15am
Dear MCC Members, Hi, I’m Nelda Perales and I’ve been in the fitness industry for 18 years. I started working in the fitness industry in Dallas and have been back in the RGV for 8 years now. I’m a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. I’ve taught Surfset, Kickboxing, Spin, and Senior Fit. I am excited to meet all the MCC members and am looking forward to training you! P.S. MCC group classes will begin January 2019, stay tuned for the schedule of events!
Back to the Gym 9:00-10:00am
Friday Yoga 8:30am Yoga Fees $15 daily or $130 monthly Back to the Gym Fees
$15 daily or $65 monthly
Tennis at MCC Dear MCC Members, As the temperatures begins to drop we look forward to seeing you play competitive tennis, and hope that more of your leisure time will be spent at our tennis facility. The courts are filling up rather quickly with league matches and members reserving courts for a great workout. We encourage you to invite a few guests, enjoy some time on the courts all while working up an appetite for your turkey feast. I want to welcome all new members to our MCC Tennis Pro Shop and courts. Please come by and visit with us so we can get you excited, introduced and involved about the game of tennis, which is a sport for a lifetime. The staff and I look forward to the opportunity to be able to work with each person interested in learning the game of tennis. Our MCC Women’s Tennis League on Tuesday mornings and Thursday nights has restarted again, with all the ladies having a blast on the courts. If any ladies are interested in playing in the league they must register and pay in the pro shop before they play . The fee for is $30 for Members and $50 for Non-Members. Ladies and Gents grab your doubles partner and call the pro shop to sign up for our new upcoming tournament, Member-Member Ladies and Men’s Doubles on Saturday and Sunday, November 17 & 18, 2018. Entry deadline for the Member-Member tournament is Tuesday, November 13th. Please let us know your shirt size when you call the pro shop to register. Our Breast Cancer Awareness tournament was another success. The ladies enjoyed themselves tremendously. The tournament was competitive and challenging with 5 rounds of round robin play. At the end of five rounds, two teams were tied at 26 points each, therefore a 7 point tie-breaker was played to determine the winner. Congratulations to the team of Elda Zendejas and Molly Grossman for winning the tournament against Barbara O’Riley and Mercedes Savinon, with a score of 7-4. Thank you to all the Ladies that played the tournament and donated to the cause. Hope to see you and many others playing next year. -Rudi
Tennis Programs Monday After School Program One Star Ages 4-8
4:30-5:00pm Three Star Ages 9-18 5:00-6:30pm
Tuesday Women’s League 8:30am Men’s League
7:00pm
Wednesday After School Program One Star Ages 4-8 4:30-5:00pm Three Star Ages 9-18 5:00-6:30pm
Thursday Women’s League 7:00pm REMINDER: ALL TENNIS PLAYERS NEED TO GO TO THE PRO SHOP AND SIGN IN BEFORE PROCEEDING TO PLAY ON THE TENNIS COURTS.
To sign up for a Tennis program or for private lessons please call pro shop at 956-682-3459
Golf at MCC Dear MCC Members, I can’t thank everyone enough for participating in the Rally for the Cure. The tournament was able to raise $300. David and Marianne Seal won the event with a score of 70. Placing second was the team of Charles and Keesha Zey. Thank you again to everyone who came out to play. Unfortunately, I was unable to be here for the Rally for the Cure. I was in Orlando, FL attending the biennial World Golf Fitness Summit. This event is three days filled with leaders in golf performance discussing their latest research and its practical applications. This year’s theme was Yards and Years. A quick list of some of the presenters included Dr. Greg Rose, Dr. Marcus Elliott, Dr. Mark Smith, Dr. Bhrett McCabe, Dr. Gary Cook, Dana Santas and Jason Glass. I loved every minute. A few bullet points from the event: 1. We all have roughly five sleep cycles (lasting 90 minutes each) about 7.5 hours of sleep. You can do 3 – 4 cycles as long as you makeup one cycle later on. Which means, NAPS ARE OK!! LOL. 2. Best athletes get 10 hours of sleep a night. 3. The brain DOES understand “don’t”. I often hear – “Don’t hit it left.” The brain does not understand the conflict, so it focuses on it. 4. Failure drills need to be incorporated into practice. 5. Symptoms make it hard, systems make it easy. Ask a better question to filter out the information. 6. Don’t chase the pain; look for the movement problems. If it isn’t an issue with movement, it’s a pain problem. 7. Hips should externally rotate when we breath. Move your ribs, not your gut. -Mike
Millennium Cup 2018 November 10th & 11th Game Four in a Best of Five series
Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament
Grey (2) vs Purple (1) Captain Edward Villareal vs Captain Rob Richard Tee Times: 11:00am-12:50pm
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Format: Two-Man Best Ball on Both days Captains will mix up the partners from day one to day two. Pairings will be made by the Grey and Purple Captains. Captains ensure that players of equal ability will be paired together. There is a total of 36 points available each day for a total of 72. There are 3 points available per group, per day; one for the front nine, back nine and total. Half points are given for ties. Since Purple is the defending champions, if there is a tie (36 points per team); they retain the Cup. The Millennium Cup is a Best of Five series. This is game four with Grey leading two game to one. It is do or die for team Purple.
2018 President's Ball
UPCOMING EVENTS November 9th Magician Dewayne Hill - Family Fun Night November 10th Millennium Cup Member-Member Tennis Doubles
November 14th Around the World in 20 Wines
November 22nd Thanksgiving Lunch
November 29th Magical Christmas with Santa
December 5th
MCC Fall Festival
Member Holiday Party December 14th MCC Corporate Holiday Party
December 15 & 16th Winter Member/Member
December 18th Tees, Tacos, & Tequila Golf Tournament
December 19th Staff Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
December 25th Christmas Brunch
December 31st New Years Eve Dinner
Family Fun on Friday Night Friday, November 9th 6:30pm Burger Buffet & Show 7:21pm Show time
Adult $25++ Children $15++ - 10 & up 9 & under $5++ Minimum of 40 reservations required by November 7th Call 956-631-1103 to make your reservation
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018 6:00pm in Pecan & Patio Come meet and socialize with your fellow members! Wine paired with cheeses from around the world. Featuring: AIX Provence Rose Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Amici Sauvignon Blanc Anciano Tempranilllo Gran Reserva Bench Cabernet Sauvignon Bench Merlot Bench Pinot Noir Breze Cremant De Loire Blanc Breze Cremant De Loire Rose Busca Chardonnay Carpinto Dogajolo Red Carpinto Dogajolo White Cataldo Nero D’Avola
Cune Monopole Rioja-Blanco Cune Rioja Crianza Pulenta Estate Chardonnay Pulenta Estate Malbec Pulenta Estate Pinot Gris Pulenta Estate Sauvignon Blanc Reata Chardonnay Reata Pinot Noir Vililance Chardonnay Vigilance Red Blend Cimarron Vigilance Rose of Pinot Noir Vigilance Sauvignon Blanc
$30++ per person Hosted by: Dru La Mantia, Tina & Robert Martin, & Alfredo & Erika Montanaro. RSVP at 956-631-1103 48 hour Cancellation Policy in affect Please make plans to join us for dinner afterwards in the Oak Room
Thursday, November 22, 2018 Seating Times: 11:00am, 11:30am, noon, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm Carved Roast Organic Turkey, Prime Rib & Glazed Apple Spiced Ham
Hot Buffet Featuring: •
Provence Stuffed Pork loin
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Mashed Potatoes with Turkey Gravy
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Tender Boneless Beef Ribs
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Cornbread Dressing
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Grilled Bass, Valley Citrus
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Macaroni and Cheese
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Char-Broiled Chicken &
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Fresh Vegetables variety
Orange Teriyaki
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Waffles
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Vegan Garden Pilau
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Omelet Station
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Spiced Sugar Cane Sweet Potato
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Shrimp, Ceviche, & Oyster Bar
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Sweet Corn & Chicken Tenders
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MCC Grande Pastry & Sweet Table
$35++ Adults 12 years & over $14.95++ Children 4-11 years Children under 3 years eat Free
Joins us for a “New” Member Tradition!
Thursday, November 29, 2018 Open seating in the Oak room & Founders Lounge Christmas Buffet
Holiday Fun
6:00 - 7:30pm
7:30 - 9:00pm
Interaction Holiday Stations in the Ballroom: Letters to Santa
Photographer
Ugly Sweater Photo Booth
Entertainment
Story Teller
Christmas Bingo
Cookie & Snowman Decorating
Candy Cane fishing
Arts & Crafts
Hanukkah Station
RSVP’s important by calling 631-1103 by November 23rd 48 hour cancellation policy in effect Regular Dinner service in Hickory Room
Adults $25++ Children $15++ (5 yrs & up) Member only event
Sunday, November 4, 2018
The Board of Directors, Management,
and Staff cordially invites you to the 7120D
Wednesday, December 5th 6:00-8:00pm Ballroom Adults only
$20++ per person Member Only Event Open Seating—No Reserved Seating RSVP by Monday, November 26th 956-631-1103
Corporate Christmas Party! Friday, December 14, 2018 7:00 - midnight 8038
7:30 - 8:45pm Holiday Buffet 7:30pm Background music 8:45pm Dance the night away with the DJ The perfect event for relatively small businesses & staff that want the “large feel� Christmas party.
$40.00++ per person Cocktails on member account Contact Kaylynn at 956-843-0513 to book your table.
We must have at least 100 reservations for this event to take place. RSVP by Thursday, December 6, 2018 72 hour cancellation policy in effect Last Year was a Sold Out Event!
Join Us on Wednesday, December 19th
1:00pm in the Oak Room to judge the Staff Ugly Sweaters.
Board of Directors
President Cole Abbott
Vice-President/ Treasurer Thomas Davidson
Secretary
Ben Smith
Directors at Large Providence Boneta Dale Fielder John Stansberry Jim Thompson Terry Van Burkleo
Charles Zey
Ex-Officio Steve Crain
Staff
Office
Fitness Center
956-631-1103
Monday
Monday-Friday
5:00am-8:00pm
jeff@mcallencountryclub.com
8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday-Saturday
PGA Golf Professional
Golf Pro Shop
5:00am-9:00pm
956-686-0923
Sunday
mike@mcallencountryclub.com
Tuesday-Friday
5:00am-7:00pm
Club Controller Gary Lenz 956-843-0515
8:00am-6:00pm
General Manager Jeff Lowder, CCM 956-843-0516
Mike Perez 956-843-0522
Saturday-Sunday
Robber’s Roost
7:30am-6:00pm
Tuesday-Sunday
controller@mcallencountryclub.com
Golf Course
Director of Membership/ Marketing Brittanie Garza 956-843-0512
Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm
membership@mcallencountryclub.com
(back 9 at 9:00am)
Director of Catering Kaylynn Norman 956-843-0513
Saturday-Sunday 7:30am-6:00pm
catering@mcallencountryclub.com
Golf Driving Range
Director of Tennis Rudi Hilpert 956-843-0520
Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm
rudi@mcallencountryclub.com
Saturday-Sunday
Director of Fitness Michael Puig 956-843-0523
7:30am-6:00pm
Patrick@mcallencountryclub.com
bob@mcallencountryclub.com
Tuesday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pm Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:30pm Friday– Saturday 6:00pm-10:30pm Sunday 11:00am-2:00pm Hickory
956-682-3459
Tuesday-Thursday
Monday-Thursday
7:30am-5:00pm
8:00am-8:00pm
Friday & Saturday
Friday & Saturday
7:30am-9:00pm
8:00am-5:00pm
Sunday
Sunday
7:30am-5:00pm
Dining Room Manager Ernesto Sepulveda Club Engineer Bob Kohler 956-843-0524
Oak Room
Tennis Shop
michael@mcallencountryclub.com
Golf Course Superintendent Patrick Affolder 956-843-0525
7:30am-7:00pm
1:00pm-5:00pm
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