January 2016 newsletter

Experience

Oxbow Country Club Newsletter January 2016

IN THIS ISSUE...

Message From Sedi Halvorson, General Manager…...Page 2 Upcoming Events……………………………………………………..Page 3

Administrative Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Bend Hours: Monday - Wednesday Thursday & Friday Saturday Sunday The Grill :

Closed 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Closed

New Clubhouse Photos…...…………………………….………..Page 4 Pro Shop News…………...……………………………………….....Page 5 Recipe of the Month / Meet the Team…………..………..Page 6 New From the Fairway by David Wood…………………...Page 7 Date/Movie Night………………………………………….………..Page 8

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SEDI HALVORSON,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS DAVE CAMPBELL - PRESIDENT JOE TALLEY - VICE PRESIDENT BRITTON MATTSON SECRETARY/TREASURER CHRIS CHAMP

JEFF KRUGER

TAMI HENKE

DJ RIEGER

CHRIS HOLLAND

BILL SHORT

MANAGEMENT STAFF SEDI HALVORSON GENERAL MANAGER SEDI@OXBOWCC.COM; EXT. 29 JAKE HUGHES ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER JAKE@OXBOWCC.COM ALISON MOLONY DIR. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & EVENTS ALISON@OXBOWCC.COM; EXT. 12

GENERAL MANAGER Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great holiday season, filled with family and friends! It was great to see so many of you at Santa Brunch this year, thank you for all who attended. As we head in to January and February, I am reminded that in 2015, the course fully opened just 86 days into the new year! Although this time of year is a bit quieter at the club, the team here is already planning for the 2016 season, while also putting together some off season events over the next few months that you will enjoy.

Clara Louise!

For those who may not know, our Director of Member Engagement and Events, Alison Molony, welcomed her first child in November, Clara Louise Molony! Mom and baby are both happy and healthy, and enjoying time at home. Alison will be coming back to Oxbow part time in January, and back full time in February. We are so happy for Alison and her family!

Winter Activities Here at Oxbow Now that the holiday party season is over, we are busy coming up with and planning events for the rest of the off-season for you. The pond has been shoveled and flooded, and the lights and hockey nets are on the ice. The hills by number one have plenty of snow for sledding. Come out and take advantage of this great amenity! Among the many events coming this winter, we will be having our annual beer dinner in February, as well as our sledding and skating party and brunch. Please ensure to read your newsletters, emails and Clubster notifications to stay up to date on all upcoming events.

Huge changes in 2016!

All season I have been updating you on our progress on the golf course and clubhouse projects. We currently plan to begin playing the new nine holes in September of 2016.

New golf course construction for 2015 wrapped up in the second week of November, and will resume again in April of 2016. All golf holes, tees, and greens are shaped and seeded. Left for next year is tree planting, touch ups based on how the course comes TOM KEPPEL through the winter, and grow in. We believe that opening the holes in September will CONTROLLER ACCOUNTING@OXBOWCC.COM; EXT. 10 give the new holes plenty of time over the summer for grow in, and ensure that the course is mature enough for play. The September opening all depends on how the winter weather decides to act, and we are hoping for plenty of snow cover. I will continue JOHN DAHL, PGA to update you on our progress throughout 2016.

HEAD GOLF PRO

JAMES KERR EXECUTIVE CHEF CHEF@OXBOWCC.COM; EXT. 22

JDGOLF@OXBOWCC.COM DAVID WOOD SUPERINTENDENT DAVIDW@OXBOWCC.COM RANDY GRESH ASSISTANT GOLF PRO RANDY@OXBOWCC.COM

The clubhouse is around 30% complete at this point. Hopefully many of you have had the chance to drive by and see the exterior progress. I have attached a couple of updated renderings for you to see how amazing your new clubhouse is going to be! We anticipate moving in to the new clubhouse in October of next year. More details and exact dates to come later in the year.

Thank you for your continue support and patronage at your club! As I look back at 2015 at Oxbow, I can’t help but think of all of the fun I have had getting to know the membership! I personally appreciate the support of so many of you who have helped me learn and grow in my first year here. We are poised for a big year here at Oxbow, and the team and I are truly excited to begin what is going to be an amazing year at YOUR club!

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Pro Shop News John Dahl, PGA Things are pretty quiet around the pro shop these days, but we are getting ready for the 2016 season! We plan to launch the schedule for our 2016 member golf events in January. Be on the lookout!

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Now Booking 2016 Dates! Call 701.588.4666 for availability!

Chef James’ Recipe of the Month Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 2½ cups whipped cream 18- 6 inch Flour tortillas 6 tbsp. butter, melted 2 tsp. sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon Caramel sauce

Pumpkin Cheesecake Enchiladas DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar and pumpkin pie spice with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gently stir in the whipped topping. Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly between the tortillas. Roll each tortilla up and put on serving plates. In a small bowl, combine the butter, sugar and cinnamon. Brush the mixture over the over the rolled tortillas. Top with caramel sauce.

Meet the Team Kalyn Fraser Kalyn started at Oxbow part time in October.

She also works at Hair Success Salon and Spa as their Salon Coordinator. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her 5 year old son, Gavin. She is a big NDSU football fan and she will be traveling down to Frisco Texas for the National Championship game.

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News from the Fairway

David Wood

With the recent colder temperatures we have opened the skating rink on the pond by the clubhouse. The lights will be working from 5:00 till 10:00 pm every evening. Plus, there is enough snow for sledding on the hill just east of the clubhouse by one silver tee box. Please come down and enjoy some outside activities.

Just a reminder, please do not drive golf carts, snowmobiles or AVTs on the course during the winter. We have seen turf damage done in the past from the compacted snow freezing and turning to ice. If you see any activity on the existing golf course or the new course please let us know.

David Wood

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