OXBOW COUNTRY CLUB FEBRUARY 2018
40 Clubhouse Drive Oxbow, ND 58047 | 701.588.4666 | oxbowcc.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
Message From Sedi Halvorson, General Manager………Page 2-3 Food & Beverage Update…………………………….………..Page 4-7 Italian Wine Dinner……………………...…………………………Page 8 February Calendar Of Events….……………………………......Page 9 March Calendar Of Events….…………………………….......Page 10
Did you know that Oxbow has its own private mobile communication app?
Upcoming Events………………………………………..…...Page 11-12 News From The Fairway……………………………..…………..Page 13 Golf Shop News…………………………..…………………..Page 14-15 Past Events……………………………………………..….....Page 16-20
FEBRUARY 2018
NEWEST MEMBERS! Have you had a baby lately?! Be sure to send the club a picture, birthday, and name so we can update your account! Send information to Jake@oxbowcc.com
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GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE Wednesday, February 7th
Sedi Halvorson GENERAL MANAGER It’s hard to believe February is here, and we are probably around close to two months from t teeing it up again. We had a great January at the club, and a thank you to all who came out to join us for member events and dining. February again offers many opportunities to experience some fun and unique events, only offered to our members. Hours of Operation: We get many calls here at the club asking if we are open, or what our hours are during the offseason. For your reference, those hours of operation are always included in your monthly newsletter, as well as by logging in online at oxbowcc.com, on the club calendar tab. We also post all of our member events on the club calendar, with quite a bit of information on each one, and how to sign up.
Italian wine dinner 6:30 pm Limited 30 people
6 courses of incredible food, paired with incredible wine, and company
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Speaking of member events, we have plenty in the month of February. Our Super Bowl viewing party will be on Sunday, February 4th. We will be offering food and beverages throughout, with the game on all TV’s. Your club is a great place to watch sporting events, and Sunday is another great day to come over and have fun with other members. We also have another outstanding wine dinner on the 7th, this month will be Italian themed, featuring wines and culinary offerings from Chef Scott inspired by Italy. These wine dinners have been hugely popular, and remember, seating is limited. Also check out Murals and Mimosas with Kate Podolak on Sunday the 11th, as well as celebrating Valentine’s Day with your special someone by either attending our special cooking class on the 13th, or our wonderful four course dinner on the 14th. More details on all of these events can be found throughout the newsletter. PAGE 2
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GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE Wednesday, February 14th
Sedi Halvorson GENERAL MANAGER
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER FOR TWO 5:30PM– 8PM
Baby News: Congratulations to our AGM Jake Hughes and his wife Clare on the birth of their first child, an adorable girl named Dylan Clare! She was born on January 30th at 11:28pm. Clare and Dylan are both happy and healthy, and we are all excited to see Miss Dylan around the club in the coming months!
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Lastly, we continue to get ready for the upcoming season, and are excited to keep learning and growing as a team, to continue to enhance the membership experience at Oxbow! Our goals for 2018 include continuing the growth of our membership, as well to continue to grow our offerings to all of our members, particularly families. It has been and will continue to be a huge focus for us for many years to come. We want each member of your family to love membership at your club.
Hopefully the worst weather is behind us, and we will begin to see some warmer weather as we get through February. I hope everyone is enjoying the winter months, or able to head south somewhere warm for a bit during this time of year. I hope to see you soon, at YOUR club!
Sedi
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$100 per couple
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart at Oxbow by enjoying a specialty four-course meal.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
JAKE HUGHES ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER We had some great member events at the Club in January! I hope you got to participate in at least one! This year we will have a section in our monthly newsletter on each of our past events to let you know how much fun members had and what you missed out on if you couldn’t attend. We had viewing parties for the NDSU Championship Game and the Vikings Super bowl run, Cooking Class, Wine Dinner, Private member dinner, and Dueling Pianos. Check out the pictures in the back of the newsletter! More great events for February too! Date Movie Night, Super Bowl Party, Italian Wine Dinner, Couples Cooking Class, Special Menu for Valentines Day, and our featured event for February Murals and Mimosas!
Murals & mimosas
1PM $40/Person
Kate Podolak is back with her painting class at Oxbow!
Event features an unlimited mimosa bar while you create a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork to display in your own home!
Jake PAGE 4
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Kate Podolak brings her talent and leads a painting party at Oxbow. The Event features an unlimited mimosa bar while you create your own one-of-a-kind piece of artwork to display in your own home. We supply everything you need to create your masterpiece! Sign up today before space runs out!
Sunday, February 11th
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
JAKE HUGHES ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Meet Miss
Dylan Clare Hughes Born: 1/30/2018 Time: 11:28pm FEBRUARY 2018
Weight: 8 lbs 11oz Height: 21.25”
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Hello, Oxbow! Another month has come and gone. Time really does fly out here. Golf season seems so close to being here. All of a sudden, the pool is open and we are back in to the full swing of things. But, we have one more winter menu change before we reach that point. We are keeping all the Oxbow favorites and changing just a couple of tiny things. For instance, the salmon dish will be tweaked just a little bit. Well, to be honest… a lot a bit. But change is good, right?? This doesn’t mean you can’t still order the old-fashioned way. Another addition to the menu is in homage to the would be Super Bowl winner Carson Wentz. When we had his event here last July one of the dishes from the evening will be gracing the menu. Bison hunter’s pie. This is going to be a nice comforting dish for those cold nights yet to come. A few other additions such as duck confit and a couple new pastas. That is currently the big conversation around the culinary department. Don’t forget to sign up for the cooking class this month. This month we are going to be making desserts. This class is right before Valentines day. So, you’ll be able to take some techniques home and make something yummy for that special someone. Also, this month we are having our Italian wine dinner. These wine dinners fill up quick so act fast! Past that we are just looking towards the future golf season and what we can do to make it a fun one for everyone! Thanks for stopping by and we will see you around the club!! For this month’s recipe I want to share a little throwback from this last summer. The seared tuna. I know that it is a recipe that works well with 80 degrees of sunshine. But, like many others I have started my new year’s resolution. That is trying to shave a couple pounds off the mid-section. I have even switched to smaller tasting spoons!!
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JOIN US FOR BRUNCH! Saturdays & Sundays 10 AM—2 PM PAGE 6
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Seared tuna Ingredients for the slaw mix: 1 cup white or Napa cabbage ½ cup red cabbage ¼ cup shredded carrots 2 sprigs fresh cilantro Ingredients for avocado mousse: 1 ripe avocado 1 teaspoon fresh garlic 1 teaspoon salt and pepper Juice of one lime 2 sprigs fresh cilantro ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon cumin
Ingredients for slaw sauce: 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce 1 tablespoon sriracha 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake
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Procedure for the slaw: Mix all your veggies together. Mix all your sauce ingredients together. Slowly add them all together. You will eventually figure out your sauce to veggie ratio. You want to mix this just before serving. The soy sauce has a lot of salt and will eventually wilt all your veggies. Procedure for the mousse: Add all ingredients together in a blender. Blend it all up. If you find that it is not blending completely smooth, that means it is to dry. Just add a little more buttermilk until it takes. This will keep for 3-5 days under refrigeration. Procedure for the tuna: Heat a sauté pan on high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Let the pan heat until it just starts to smoke a little. PLACE not DROP your tuna into the pan. Cook for approx. 2 minutes on each side. Remove and slice. Put this all together the way you see fit. Enjoy!!
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ITALIAN WINE DINNER
Italian Wine Dinner February 7th, 2017 6:30pm
Course #1: Risotto Cacio e Pepe
Course #2: Parmesan 3 ways (creamed, whipped and baked)
Course #3: Chef’s Caprese salad
Course #4: Beef Bolognese
Palate Cleanser: Limoncello granite
Course #5: Espresso rubbed venison tenderloin with basil, red wine reduction and balsamic caviar
Course #6: Deconstructed tiramisu
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$80 per person - Limited to 30 People
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FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS CONTACT RSVP@OXBOWCC.COM TO REGISTER FOR ANY EVENT
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SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1/2 PRICE BOTTLES OF WINE 4pm - 9pm
1 SUPER BOWL PARTY 5:30PM
RESTAURANT CLOSED
4 MURALS & MIMOSAS 1pm 11
5
RESTAURANT CLOSED
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RESTAURANT CLOSED
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RESTAURANT CLOSED
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ITALIAN WINE DINNER 6:30pm RESTAURANT CLOSED
6 COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF
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VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER
RESTAURANT CLOSED
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RESTAURANT CLOSED
20
RESTAURANT CLOSED
27
14
RESTAURANT CLOSED
21
RESTAURANT CLOSED
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1/2 PRICE BOTTLES OF WINE 4pm - 9pm
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1/2 PRICE BOTTLES OF WINE 4pm - 9pm
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1/2 PRICE BOTTLES OF WINE 4pm - 9pm
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SATURDAY
DATE/ MOVIE NIGHT 7pm POT O’ GOLD DRAWING 8pm 2
3
POT O’ GOLD DRAWING 8pm
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10
POT O’ GOLD DRAWING 8pm
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POT O’ GOLD DRAWING 8pm
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MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1975
CONTACT RSVP@OXBOWCC.COM TO REGISTER FOR ANY EVENT
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
RESTAURANT CLOSED
RESTAURANT CLOSED
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
RESTAURANT CLOSED
1/2 PRICE BOTTLES OF WINE 4pm - 9pm
1
RESTAURANT CLOSED
4
5
FAMILY CHARACTER
BRUNCH 1pm - 4pm 11
RESTAURANT CLOSED
12
RESTAURANT CLOSED
19
RESTAURANT CLOSED
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RESTAURANT CLOSED
6 COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF RESTAURANT CLOSED
13
RESTAURANT CLOSED
20
RESTAURANT CLOSED
27
7
RESTAURANT CLOSED
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1/2 PRICE BOTTLES OF WINE 4pm - 9pm
8
1/2 PRICE BOTTLES OF WINE 4pm - 9pm
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POT O’ GOLD DRAWING 8pm 2
POT O’ GOLD DRAWING 8pm
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10
POT O’ GOLD DRAWING 8pm
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24 EASTER EGG HUNT 1PM!
RESTAURANT CLOSED
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POT O’ GOLD DRAWING 8pm
RESTAURANT CLOSED
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DATE/ MOVIE NIGHT 7pm
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RESTAURANT CLOSED
WINE DINNER 6:30pm
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UPCOMING EVENTS 1975
CONTACT RSVP@OXBOWCC.COM TO REGISTER FOR ANY EVENT Friday, February 2nd
Wednesday, February 7th
Wednesday, February 7th
Kids’ night
Super bowl watch party
ITALIAN wine dinner
5:30 pm
Limited 30 people
Let us doing the cooking and clean up!
5 courses of incredible food, paired with incredible wine, and company
7 PM
Games | Activities Viewing Of The Movie “Captain Underpants, First Epic Movie”
2 FOR 1 DRINKS $10
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Enjoy dinner in the restaurant while your children have a fun Kids’ Night in the ballroom!
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ALL YOU CAN EAT TACO BAR!
6:30 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS 1975
CONTACT RSVP@OXBOWCC.COM TO REGISTER FOR ANY EVENT Sunday, February 11th
Tuesday, February 13th
Wednesday, February 14th
Murals & mimosas
Couples’ cooking class chocolates and desserts
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER FOR TWO
1PM $40/Person
Kate Podolak is back with her painting class at Oxbow!
6:30 PM $50/Couple
$100 per couple
LIMITED TO 5 COUPLES
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart at Oxbow by enjoying a specialty four-course meal.
Learn how to cook from Chef Scott himself! Here’s a fun alternative to your typical Valentine’s Day celebration! Take a cooking class with that special someone and learn to make sweet treats
JANUARY 2018
Event features an unlimited mimosa bar while you create a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork to display in your own home!
5:30PM– 8PM
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NEWS FROM THE FAIRWAY
DAVID WOOD SUPERINTENDENT In January and February our time is spent on mowing equipment maintenance. Every piece is brought into the shop and cleaned; engines are serviced and moving parts greased. Bearings and seals are checked and replaced as needed, hydraulic hoses and connections evaluated for wear and tear to prevent failure during the summer months. Safety switches and emergency brakes are checked for our staff to operate all the equipment safely. Rotary mowing blades are removed, sharpened and balanced for all the rough mowers.
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Green, tee and fairway mowing units consists of two parts, the reel and the bedknife. All the reels are placed on a spin grinder that sharpens and hones the individual blades. Bedknives are either replaced because of wear or sharpened for another year. With rough mowers and reel mowers combined, there are a total of 160 different reels and blades that need to be sharpened before the spring. With all the property changes in the city and on the golf course that have happened in the last 12 months I would like to remind everyone that the use of snowmobiles and atv’s is prohibited from the course. We are seeing more of this type of recreational vehicle traffic with the removal of the homes and the construction of the ring levee. Exploring the original golf holes in the winter is an enjoyable walk or a great workout if you are cross country skiing. The peacefulness of the secluded area and the chance to see wildlife is very relaxing, just please do so without damaging the golf course.
See you on the course. David Wood PAGE 13
Current 17 from green
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GOLF SHOP NEWS
COREY hERLICKSON Head Golf Professional Hello Oxbow members! My name is Corey Herlickson and I have the honor of calling myself your new Head Golf Professional. I am very excited to be a part of this wonderful club and the excellent team we have assembled. All of the members with whom I have spoken have said, “Welcome to Oxbow!� I cannot tell you how much it means to have such a welcoming group to work for. My family and I are very grateful for the opportunity we have at a place like Oxbow CC. I come from The Meadows Golf Course in Moorhead, MN where I have spent the last 12 seasons as the Head Golf Professional. My love of my life of 12 years, Stacey, and I owned the restaurant at both The Meadows and Village Green for the past 11 seasons. We have sold the restaurants and Stacey is looking forward to a stress free summer! I have an 8 year old son, Isaac, and a 6 year old daughter, Abigail. You will be seeing a lot of them at the club this summer, because they love swimming and golf. Prior to The Meadows I was at three different facilities in Las Vegas. The most well-known course I worked at is TPC Las Vegas, which co-hosts a PGA Tour event each year in November. I moved to Las Vegas after graduating from the University of North Dakota with a major in Secondary Education and History as well as a minor in Middle School Education and Meteorology. I am originally from Grand Forks. I am looking forward to meeting each and every one of you in the future. Please make the professional staff aware of in any way we can assist you.
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Sincerely, Corey Herlickson
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TIPS FROM THE PRO
COREY hERLICKSON Head Golf Professional
Pre-Season Tip
FEBRUARY 2018
It never hurts to get your clubs ready for the start of the new season. You can do so by cleaning all of the heads and digging the dirt/sand out of the grooves with a golf tee. You also should clean the grips to identify if you need to replace them. Fill a small bucket with warm soapy water. Scrub the grips with the wet rag by holding the rag in your hand and grasping the grip. Pull back and forth and this will help to remove built up oil and dirt that makes the grip feel less tacky. If when you are finished any club feels slick, you know it is time to have us replace your grips.
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PAST EVENTS
NDSU Championship Watch Party It was a great time watching NDSU take home their sixth FCS National Championship! Can’t beat 2 for 1’s and All You Can Eat Nachos and Wings!
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PAST EVENTS
French Wine Dinner
JANUARY 2018
Another sell out wine dinner! The favorite wine from the night was Beaujolais-Villages Jadot! Try it in the restaurant next time you are at the Club! It is offered by the glass or by the bottle. Don’t forget to sign up for the Italian Wine Dinner on February 7th!
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Cooking Class with Chef What a great night to improve your cooking skills! Members learned how to break down a chicken and build favors in broths and demi glace! Sign up for the Couples Dessert and Chocolates cooking glass February 13th at 6:30pm! Do to space we can only teach 5 couples, so sign up ASAP!
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PAST EVENTS
Private Dinner at the Club
JANUARY 2018
Check out this awesome dinner Ryan & Jackie Thorpe and Austin and Jena Ellenson hosted at the club! They gave Chef free range and they had a great time! Book your private party today!
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PAST EVENTS
Dueling Piano’s
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OXBOW COUNTRY CLUB 40 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE OXBOW, ND 58047
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY/ TREASURER DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
BILL SHORT SCOTT DIFFERDING KEVIN HARRISON ROGER CAMPBELL CHRIS CHAMP BRITTON MATTSON MIKE PODOLAK DJ RIEGER RANDY SCHNEIBEL
- HOURS OF OPERATION ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM RESTAURANT HOURS Monday—Wednesday Thursday & Friday Saturday Sunday
GOLF SHOP HOURS Closed for Season
Closed 11 AM - 9 PM 10 AM - 9 PM 10 AM - 8 PM
Brunch menu available from 10 AM—2 PM on Saturdays & Sundays.
MANAGEMENT STAFF SEDI HALVORSON - General Manager JAKE HUGHES - Assistant General Manager ALISON MOLONY - Director Member Engagement & Events KYLE CHRISTENSEN, CPA - Accountant DAVID WOOD - Superintendent JOHN DAHL, PGA - Director of Golf COREY HERLICKSON, PGA - Golf Professional PEGGY SOLA - Golf shop Merchandiser SCOTT MOTSCHENBACHER - Executive Chef HOLLIE GRANDE - Sales & Events Coordinator
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