June 2014 Newsletter

Oxbow Country Club Newsletter

Experience

June 2014

IN THIS ISSUE...

Message from Joel:

Page 2

New Members & Upcoming Events:

Page 3-4

June 6th Kid’s Night Information:

Page 5

Swimming Lessons Information:

Page 6

Father’s Day Pool Party Information:

Page 7

Chef James’ Recipe of the Month:

Page 8

Brittany’s Food & Beverage Update:

Page 9

News from the Fairway by David Wood:

Page 10

Message from John Dahl, Head Golf Pro:

Page 11

June Golf Schedule:

Page 12

Couple’s Kick-Off/Jersey Night Information:

Page 13

Junior Golf League Information:

Page 14

Ladies’ Stagette Information:

Page 15

Battle at the Bow Information

Page 16

OXBOW HALL OF FAME:

Page 17

CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION Admin Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Bar & Grill Hours: Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday

8:00 am - 9:00 pm 7:00 am - 9:00 pm 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Food service begins at 11:00 am Monday - Friday.

Breakfast service starts at 7:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Bend at Oxbow Hours: Thursday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday reservation only FOLLOW YOUR CLUB ON:

130 Oxbow Drive Oxbow, ND 58047

701.588.4666

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JOEL LIVINGOOD, GENERAL MANAGER What does the country club of the future look like?

CHRIS HOLLAND - PRESIDENT DAVE CAMPBELL - VICE PRESIDENT

There has been a lot of talk and many meetings about the design of our new golf course over the last 12 TAMI HENKE - SECRETARY months. The team at Robert Trent Jones II. has JAY BARTLEY DJ REIGER worked diligently to design a golf course that I think will rival some of the best in the mid-west and withCHRIS CHAMP BRITTON MATTSON stand the test of time. The course will be enjoyable for your typical golfer (15 – 18 handicap) and friendly JEFF KRUGER JOE TALLEY for children and women, yet capable of giving the single digit handicappers all they could hope for from the back tees. What we haven’t talked a lot about yet is the design of our new clubhouse. We are just beginning discussions with the ANAGEMENT TAFF Diversion Authority on the buyout price of our current facility, but it is time to start talking about what our clubhouse and related amenities will look like.

M

S

JOEL LIVINGOOD GENERAL MANAGER / COO JOEL@OXBOWCC.COM; EXT. 29

ALISON MOLONY DIR. OF MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & EVENTS ALISON@OXBOWCC.COM; EXT. 12

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

BRITTANY BOEDDEKER FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER BRITTANY@OXBOWCC.COM; EXT. 11

TOM KEPPEL

Clubs have evolved over the years to be much more than your traditional country club with golf, tennis, lap-style swimming, and dining. Today’s clubs feature resort-style pools, child care, fitness centers, spas, teen rooms, business centers, state of the art event spaces, pickle ball courts, indoor golf practice and teaching facilities, beautiful outdoor dining spaces, and the list goes on. Now; that being said, all of those amenities aren’t necessarily right for our club, but I think we have an opportunity to think outside the box of tradition and set our club for success for many years to come.

This month I wanted to share my thoughts as we think about the design of our new pool. Just seven minutes from Oxbow is the Fargo Park District’s outdoor pool at Davies High School. The pool features two large waterslides, a zero depth area with a water playground, and a climbing wall. According to Dave Klundt, Asst. Director of Recreation for the Park District, in the pool’s first year it reached its capacity of 700 patrons nearly every day. In the years since, it reaches capacity almost daily between 1 - 3 PM. I think the largest opportunity for growth in our membership is in offering similar amenities in a private club setting.

The future of private clubs is in families. We have welcomed 32 new members to our club this year. Those 32 new members have an average age of 41 and 67% have at least two children. 80% of those children are 10 years of age or younger. In addition, Fargo’s south side is developing closer and closer to Oxbow each day. Homes being constructed in new Southside developments range $300K to $1 million, plus the cost of the lot and the average household income in the area is more than $80K.

CONTROLLER ACCOUNTING@OXBOWCC.COM; EXT. 10 These are just my thoughts as I look at our membership, market here in our ar-

JOHN DAHL, PGA HEAD GOLF PRO JDGOLF@OXBOWCC.COM

DAVID WOOD SUPERINTENDENT DAVIDW@OXBOWCC.COM

ea, and trends across the country. In the coming months we will be hosting focus groups, town hall meetings, and sharing ideas for our club of the future. We are looking forward to gathering your thoughts and feedback to ensure we meet the wants and needs of our growing membership.

Housekeeping: May statements will be sent by the end of the week. We appreciate your patience as we run end of month for the first time with our new software. Online tee time, bill pay, and event registration will be live for the membership around the middle of the month. We will send instructions on how to log in once everything is ready.

See you at your club, Joel 2

ALISON MOLONY Director of Member Engagement & Events Happy June, everyone! I am thrilled that my favorite month of the year is upon us.

School’s out, flowers are in bloom, wedding season is in full-swing, trees are green again...PLUS, June happens to be my birthday month, which is always nice! With the warm weather, the amount of new members signing up has increased dramatically-over 30 new members have joined this season! Check out our list of everyone who joined in May (found below). Maybe you’ll see a familiar name or two!

Alison

Please join management as we extend a warm welcome to our newest members:

Sedi & Jill Halvorson Dan & Deb Wogsland Tim & Brittany Jaehning (Piper, Ava & Finley) Greg & Angie Melhus (Julie, Graeme & Graesen) Paul Holland Corey & Amy Johnson Chris & Amy Wilson (Vivian, Gigi & Nate) Brian & Debbi Osowski (Abby, Meg & Kate)

Kevin Mahan & Erin Bradley (Genna & Cooper) Casey Johnson & Heather Westlund (Wyatt & Luke) Naomi Larson Andy & Stephanie Bakken (Halle, Iver & Erik) David & Mary Miller Kelly & Sheri Gefroh (Olivia & Jackson) Nolen & Terri Bertsch

Refer a new member and receive a $250 food & beverage or golf cart credit! ($50 credit for Social Member Referrals.)

Please fill out and return a Member Referral Form (contact Joel or Alison to receive). *Please note: to qualify for the credit, a Member Referral Form must be submitted for a “ready-and-willing buyer” PRIOR to the new member joining.*

3

June 5th & 6th

Ladies’ Invitational

$125/player Additional Details Available on Page 13

Friday, June 6th

Couple’s Kick-Off

5:30 PM: Grill Out 6:30 PM: Shotgun Start, Music & Social to Follow

Friday, June 6th

Kid’s Night

5:30 PM: Movies, Games & Crafts

June 9th - June 20th

Swimming Lessons Session 1

Monday - Friday Only Additional Details Available on Page 6

Wednesday, June 11th

Ladies’ Stagette

5:00 PM: Social 6:00 PM: 9-Hole Golf Game, Dinner to Follow

June 12th - 14th

Battle at the Bow

Men’s Member-Guest Tournament

Sunday, June 15th

Father’s Day Pool Party

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday, June 20th

Couple’s Jersey Night

5:30 PM: Social & Stadium Food 6:30 PM: Shotgun Start, Sports-Themed Trivia

June 30th - July 1st

Bus Trip

Golf Bus Trip to Dakota Ridge in Morton, MN $250/person

Friday, July 4th

4th of July Best Ball

9:00 AM Shotgun Start, Two -Person Best Ball Net & Gross

July 7th - 18th

Swimming Lessons Session 2

Monday - Friday Only Additional Details Available on Page 6

Wednesday, July 9th

Ladies’ Stagette

5:00 PM: Social 6:00 PM: 9-Hole Golf Game, Dinner to Follow

Friday, July 18th

Couple’s Derby

5:00 PM: Social, 6:00 PM: Golf Fireside Music & Shrimp Boil to Follow, $60/Couple

Saturday, July 19th

The Derby

10:00 AM: Shotgun Start, 4:00 PM: Shootout Music & Fun to Follow, $80/Player

Sunday, July 20th

Derby Pool Party

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Order a picture of your course for your home or office! Just $99 for a 24 x 36 canvas. (Other sizes available.)

These make great Father’s Day gifts! Contact Joel at joel@oxbowcc.com to order yours today!

4

FEAR FACTOR EDITION! Friday, June 6th Meet on the pool lawn at 5:30 pm While you’re out on the course or enjoying dinner, your kids will be delighted with a kid-friendly version of the popular “Fear Factor” TV show--featuring 10 activity stations that are designed to push limits on the “yucky” factor and prompt lots of giggles! We will round out the evening with an exclusive viewing of “How to Eat Fried Worms”. Your kids won’t want to miss this fun night at your club! (All activities are being planned by two elementary education graduates.)

$20/kid* Price includes meal (Chicken Strips, Fries, Beverage, and Dessert) *kids 3 years of age and older AND potty-trained, please

5

Session 1: June 9th - 20th Session 2: July 7th - 18th Monday - Friday Only Preschool (Ages 3-5) Parent Chaperone Required

10:30 am - 11:00 am

$20 / session

Level 1 Introduction to Water Skills

10:30 am - 11:00 am

$35 / session

Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills

10:00 am - 10:30 am

$35 / session

Level 3 Stroke Development

10:00 am - 10:30 am

$35 / session

Level 4 Stroke Improvement

9:30 am - 10:00 am

$35 / session

Level 5 Stroke Refinement

9:30 am - 10:00 am

$35 / session

Level 6 Swimming & Skill Proficiency

8:30 am - 9:30 am

$40 / session

Contact Alison for more information: 701.588.4666 or alison@oxbowcc.com.

6

Inflatable Games Pool Contests Lunch Buffet

7

Chef James’

That time of year is upon us, and the culinary staff is gearing up for another great summer! We’ve added a few more new faces to our team: Daniel McGuire and Lidia Broederdorf. We are all very excited to get started with the season and providing everyone with the best experience possible.

INGREDIENTS 4

Cups

Milk

4

Cups

Heavy Cream

1/2

Vanilla Bean, Split Lengthwise

1

Cinnamon Stick

3/4

Tsp

18 1 1/2

Ground Cinnamon Egg Yolks

Cup

Sugar

In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon stick and ground cinnamon, whisking occasionally to make sure the mixture doesn’t burn or stick to the bottom of the pan.

When the cream mixture reaches a fast simmer (do not let it boil), turn off the heat and let the flavors infuse for 10 minutes.

Whisk together the egg yolks and the sugar. In a thin stream, whisk half of the cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Then pour the egg-cream mixture back into the saucepan containing the rest of the cream mixture. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spoon. At 160 degrees, the mixture will give off a puff of steam.

When the mixture reaches 180 degrees it will be thickened and creamy, like eggnog. If you don’t have a thermometer, test it by dipping a wooden spoon into the mixture. Run your finger down the back of the spoon. If the stripe remains clear, the mixture is ready; if the edges blur, the mixture is not quite thick enough yet. When it is ready, quickly remove it from the heat.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, put two handfuls of ice cubes in the bottom, and add cold water to cover. Rest a smaller bowl in the ice water.

Pour the cream mixture through a fine sieve or chinois (to remove the vanilla bean pieces and cinnamon sticks) and into the smaller bowl. Chill 3 hours, then continue according to the directions of your ice cream maker.

Brittany’s

Hello again!

The new season is in full swing and we are ready to go! We have listened to your feedback and added healthy snack options in the pool house.

As always, we welcome your suggestions as we strive to give you the best country club experience. Be sure to check out the new daily specials listed below!

See you are your club, Brittany

Play a round of golf with your child and receive a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.

FAMILY DAY

Just turn in your scorecard to your server!

1/2 Price Bottles of Wine WINE MONDAY

(25% off reserve bottles)

$20 Bucket of Domestic Beer BEER BUCKET TUESDAY

(6 beers per bucket)

$6 Martini of the Week MARTINI WEDNESDAY

(new martini weekly)

9

David Wood Superintendent With the addition of our summer staff members, we have begun more of our detailed maintenance practices. Walk mowing and rolling of the greens is being accomplished during the week. Sand bunkers are raked daily and fairways mowed every day. Trimming and detail mowing is also completed more frequently. This year’s staff has a lot of new members; so there will be additional training on how tasks are completed this month. We are excited and ready for a great summer.

Bruce Charlton and the Robert Trent Jones Jr. group have been working on the final grade plan for the new golf holes. This plan with an irrigation design will soon be submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers for their approval. Once this is approved, the construction bid contract will be let out to selected qualified golf course builders. We have started reviewing this contract to include all needed details for a successful project.

With play increasing, we are beginning to notice more wear traffic from golf carts. The Green and Grounds Committee are asking all cart drivers to stay on the paths where they are available. Keep golf carts 50 feet from greens and DO NOT drive on the range tee. The divot bottle refill stations are located by the water cooler chests on tees #8 and #13.

This is your golf course; please help us with a few easy etiquette behaviors.

See you on the course.

David Wood

10

JOHN DAHL HEAD GOLF PRO Despite the poor weather at the beginning of the month, May has seen a lot of excitement and promise for a great summer of golf at Oxbow Country Club! We would like to congratulate Mike Podolak for winning the gross division of “The Opener” tournament on May 10th with a scintillating round of 65. Perry Piatz finished second with a score of 75 while Reed Olien and Bill Short tied for third, each shooting 78. Tom Hanson won the Net division with a score of 66 while Dean Qualley finished second in the division with a 70. Aaron Brekke finished in third with a round of 72.

We would like to thank everyone who played!

Men’s and Women’s league kicked off on Tuesday ,May 20th followed by live music, bonfires and a taco bar. We would like to thank everyone who is participating in league this season and hope that it’s a great season!

Wednesday, May 21st was host to Stagette night ,featuring great wine and great golf. Congratulations to the team of Jane Mattson, Mae Tonsfeldt, Deb Schneibel, Kelly Cooper and Judy Gefroh for winning the scramble with a gross score of 33 and net score of 26.92. Coming in second was the team of Ronda Menze, Marie Talley, Sheri Champ and Dawn Zook with a gross score of 36 and net score of 30.8. Congratulations ladies! We would like to thank everyone who came out for a fun-filled evening.

The final event of the month was the Memorial Day Mixer, which had great participation this year. We would like to congratulate all of the top finishers of the event and thank everyone for coming out on a beautiful day. The results were as follows: st  1 Morlock/Morlock/Sandvig/Tallakson nd  2 Worner/Worner/Worner/Sharfer rd  3 Halvorson/Wawers/Carlson/Qualley  

4th Kappes/Kappes/Mattson/Mattson 5th Bindas/Bindas/Short/Frappier

Don’t forget to get your two-person team together and sign up for the Derby happening on July 19 th. Call or stop in the pro shop today to add your name to the list!

Stop on in the pro shop to check out our latest line-ups from Foot Joy, Travis Matthew, and Nike, including new Nike shorts and pants! Also, make sure to stop in and order your matching uniforms for the Battle at the Bow from Loudmouth golf.

Remember it’s never too early or too late to get your game in shape! Call the pro shop and set up your lesson with John Dahl or schedule a package of lessons to keep you sharp all season. Happy golfing, everyone!

Oxbow Pro Shop Staff

11

JUNIOR LEAGUE (Except June 30th)

JUNIOR LEAGUE (Except July 1st)

JUNIOR LEAGUE (Except July 2nd)

8:30 AM: 8:30 AM: Weekly 9-Hole Event Weekly 9-Hole Event

Free for Members $15/Guest Guests welcome once a month

8:30 AM: 4-Hole Scramble (Kids 10 & Under)

Free for Members $15/Guest Guests welcome once a month

Free for Members $15/Guest Guests welcome once a month

LEAGUE NIGHT

LADIES’ NIGHT

MEN’S DAY

COUPLE’S NIGHT

6:00 PM: Weekly Shotgun Start

5:15 PM: Complimentary Golf Lesson with John Dahl 6:00 PM: Optional Golf Game for $10/person

11:00 AM

5:30 PM: Social 6:00 PM: Tee Off $10/Couple

*JUNE STAGETTE DATE* June 11th 5:00 PM: Social 6:00 PM: 9-Hole Golf Game Dinner to Follow $40/Person

FEATURED COUPLES NIGHTS: Kick-Off: June 6th 5:30 PM: Grill Out 6:30 PM: Shotgun Live Music to Follow $40/Couple Jersey Night: June 20th 5:30 PM: Social & Stadium Food 6:30 PM: Shotgun Sports-Themed Trivia $40/Couple

Please note that the course will be closed to members for private tournaments on the following dates/times:

Monday, June 9th Tuesday, June 10th Monday, June 16th Tuesday, June 17th Monday, June 23rd Friday, June 27th

Open times available, call golf shop Open times available, call golf shop Course closed 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM Course closed 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM Course closed 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM CULLY’S, course closed until 6:30 PM 12

FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH

COUPLE’S KICK-OFF 5:30 PM: GRILL OUT

SIX-PERSON SCRAMBLE

6:30 PM: SHOTGUN START

MUSIC & SOCIAL TO FOLLOW

COUPLE’S

FRIDAY,

JERSEY NIGHT

JUNE 20th

5:30 PM: SOCIAL & STADIUM FOOD SIX-PERSON SCRAMBLE 6:30 PM: TEE OFF

$40/COUPLE

Sport a jersey from your alma mater or favorite team.

The best -dressed couple will win a drink on us!

Register with the Pro Shop: 701.588.4669 or jdgolf@oxbowcc.com 13

Junior Golf League JUNE 9th - AUGUST 13th* Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays *No Junior League on June 30th, July 1st or July 2nd

COMPLIMENTARY FOR MEMBERS guests welcome once a month $15/guest

MONDAYS & TUESDAYS 8:30 am Meet on the Putting Green Weekly 9-Hole Event

WEDNESDAYS 8:30 am Meet on the Putting Green Register with the Pro Shop: 701.588.4669 or jdgolf@oxbowcc.com.

14

Ladies stagette

no handicap needed, guests welcome

$40/person 15

4th Annual

Battle at the Bow Men’s Member-Guest Tournament We invite you to come share in the action on Friday & Saturday night!

~Schedule of Events~ FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH 5:30: Skills Challenge (Long Drive Contest & Island Green) 6:30: #18 Mini Battle SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH 3:15: Battle at the Bow Shootout (Alternate Shot, Hole-By-Hole Elimination)

June 12th - 14th 16

CONGRATULATIONS to our following members:

Mike Podolak: Mike is the 1984 USGA Mid -Amateur Champion, 1985 Walker Cup Team Member, and competed in the 1986 Masters.

As a result of his success, he is being inducted into the North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame on June 21st, 2014 at the Jamestown Civic Center!

The gala begins at 5:30 pm with a social, silent auction, and banquet. The Induction Ceremony will follow at 7:00 pm. Individual tickets may be purchased for $30 and a table for six may be purchased for $200. Please contact the Jamestown Civic Center (701.252.4835) for ticket purchase and more information.

Coach Perry Piatz, Lexi Piatz, Alexa Braaten, Leah Vikander, Sierra Graff : These awesome members led the Kindred Girls Golf Team to a victory in the North Dakota State Class B Tournament. Lexi Piatz placed second individually! Congratulations!

Sheri Champ, Marie Talley, Carol Morlock, Dea Sandvig, Jane Mattson, Kristina Mattson, Shelley Kappes, and Wendy Frappier CONGRATULATIONS for taking FIRST PLACE in the First Annual Club Challenge at Moorhead Country Club!

THE MEMORIAL DAY

THE WINNERS:

FIRST PLACE:

Gross: Mike Podolak, 65

Ron Morlock, Carol Morlock,

Net: Tom Hanson, 66

Dea Sandvig & Jim Tallakson 17