March 2016 Newsletter

Oxbow Country Club Newsletter

March 2016

Administrative Office Hours Monday - Friday Dining Hours: Sunday Monday - Wednesday Thursday & Friday Saturday

9 AM - 5 PM 11AM - 8 PM Closed 4 PM - 9 PM 11 AM - 9 PM

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Registration for the 6th Annual Battle at the Bow starts on Monday, April 4th.

Be on the lookout for more details and information in the coming weeks!

Did you know that Oxbow has its own private mobile communication app? The Clubster app is available on all iPhones, Androids, iPads, and Tablets. You can easily download the free Clubster app on any smartphone or tablet and instantly have a real time connection with Oxbow. You can also sign up on your computer at Clubster.com.

FOLLOW YOUR CLUB ON:

www.oxbowcc.com

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 JAKE HUGHES ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER JAKE@OXBOWCC.COM ALISON MOLONY MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & EVENTS ALISON@OXBOWCC.COM JAMES KERR EXECUTIVE CHEF CHEF@OXBOWCC.COM TOM KEPPEL CONTROLLER ACCOUNTING@OXBOWCC.COM JOHN DAHL, PGA HEAD GOLF PRO JDGOLF@OXBOWCC.COM DAVID WOOD SUPERINTENDENT DAVIDW@OXBOWCC.COM RANDY GRESH ASSISTANT GOLF PRO RANDY@OXBOWCC.COM

As we turn the calendar to the month of March, I can’t help but think that we opened for golf this month last year! My hope is that when I write my April newsletter update, I can say that we opened in March for the second straight year. In the meantime, thank you to everyone who came out and spent time with us in February at the club. In March, we have more great activities for everyone to enjoy!

Annual Meeting Our annual meeting will be Thursday, March 24th this year. The annual meeting is open to all members of Oxbow. We will be discussing 2015, as well as all the activity that will be happening in 2016. Between transitioning to the new nine holes and moving to our new clubhouse, 2016 will be a year to remember at Oxbow. Also, two great directors on our board will have their terms expire. Tami Henke and Chris Holland have both served on the board of directors for six years, and have been instrumental in getting us to where we are at today. I can’t thank them enough for the time and energy they have put in to helping this club grow. With that said, we will have two open seats on the board. If you are interested in becoming a board member or would like to nominate another member, please contact me directly to discuss. Again, this meeting is open to all members, not just certificate holders. I hope all of you can attend!

Membership We are very excited to have six new members that joined our Oxbow family in February! As membership season gets into full-swing, please note that our membership categories and rates are available on our website, oxbowcc.com, under the membership tab. Our goal is to make our membership information easily accessible for both our members and prospective new members. We are offering great referral incentives again this year for any current member that refers a new member to us. More information will come throughout the next month.

Finally, as we continue to prepare for another great season at Oxbow, I want to thank all of our standing committees for everything they do for their club. Oxbow Country Club currently has seven committees made up of volunteer members. Committees include our finance committee, social committee, house committee, greens and grounds committee, golf committee, women’s golf committee, membership committee, and more. Some of these committees meet monthly; some only a few times a year. The insight and feedback we get is extremely valuable and lets us see the club through our member’s eyes. If you have a passion for your club and want to help make it the best it can be, we would love to have you on one of our committees. Please contact me for more information.

I hope to see you soon at YOUR club!

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Have you moved recently? Changed jobs? Welcomed a new member into the family?

This month, I’d like to remind you that you can login at oxbowcc.com at anytime to update your account.

Keeping your account information as accurate as possible helps Oxbow staff improve your member experience. I’d like to encourage you to upload a current family photo to your member account as well. As the season approaches, this will assist new staff in getting to know the membership faster and easier.

I know that many of you are already making plans for the summer and your schedules are starting to fill. Make sure to take note of our golf schedule, as well as junior programs, found on pages 6 & 7 of this newsletter. 2016 is going to be another exciting season and you don’t want to miss out on what we have in store!

Save the Date April 2 - Princess Ball Daddy/Daughter Dance April 13 - Ladies’ Night Out April 15 - Date/Movie Night

Welcome, New Members!

Hank & Anita Prien Jeremy, Kelci, Brayden & Kinsley Boniface Alex Kuznia Nick, Melissa & Kathryn Mozley Jared, Katherin, Jacob & Logan Heller Ryan Thorpe

Indoor Mini Golf 1 Indoor Mini Golf

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INGREDIENTS The snow is melting and the grass is starting to show--good signs for spring. The culinary staff and I are looking forward to getting the golf season started.

This month’s recipe is a nice addition to many spring dishes.

It goes well with fish and chicken, or on some toast points or crackers. It’s light and refreshing with just enough sweetness.

Hope you enjoy!

Mark your calendars!

On St. Patrick’s Day, we are putting on our first Whiskey Dinner!

It will consist of four courses and each course will be matched with a different Irish whiskey drink.

A representative from Republics National Distributing will be in attendance to share information about the whiskey you will be trying: where it comes from, how it is distilled, how long it’s aged, what it is made out of, etc.

Check out the flyer on page 9 and come join us for great food, good company, and a few adult beverages!

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Diced Fresh Mango

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Water

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Chopped, Pitted Dates Cinnamon Sticks

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1. Stir sugar and vinegar together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.

2. Add mango to the liquid; stir to coat.

3. Stir raisins, dates, cinnamon sticks, ginger, garlic, and ground dried chili pepper into the mango mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

4. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about one hour.

5. Remove from heat and cool before serving.

OXBOW Pot O’ Gold FRIDAY EVENINGS, we draw a member's name at random.

If that member is dining at the restaurant, they win the Pot O' Gold Food & Beverage Credit!

If that member is NOT present, the Pot O' Gold increases by $50.

Come out on Friday evenings for your chance to win big!

As the snow melts off the course, everyone’s first question is, “How does the grass look?” Looking back to the fall of 2015, the growing conditions were dry with above normal temperatures. There were several rain events that rehydrated the soil and the turf went into dormancy without excessive snow cover. December and January provided adequate snow to insulate the weaker turf varieties from the potential for low temperature damage or crown dehydration. All of these favorable conditions appear to have us positioned for a good spring. We will be taking turf samples out of various areas on the course and monitoring how they look as we get closer to opening the golf course.

We will be removing snow fences around the greens so not to accumulate additional snow on the greens, and pumping water out of low areas to prevent any negative issues until the drain lines thaw.

The earliest we have opened the course is March 22nd in 2012. I anticipate an early course opening, but cannot guarantee we open earlier than that date.

March is here and we are getting closer and closer to the golf season! We have been busy putting together the golf calendar and have a club tournament guide for you to check out! Now is also time to sign up for this year’s Red River Club Membership! This is a great offer with many benefits! Signing up for RRC costs $100 and includes the following: 

Round of golf w/cart

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$25 instant Pro Shop credit

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30% off clothing

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25% off equipment (clubs, balls, shoes, etc.)

Contact the Pro Shop today to sign up! Phone: 701-588-4669; Email: randy@oxbowcc.com.

We have also been putting together our Junior Golf programs for the season. The John Dahl golf camp will be the week of June 6th – 10th. The schedule will be 8:30 AM- 12:30 PM daily. Fee for the golf camp is $125/member and $150/guest. The age recommendation is 7-12.

In addition to the golf camp, there will be weekly clinics on Monday & Tuesday followed by 9 holes. The clinic starts at 8:30 AM and tee times follow at 9:00 AM. To participate in the weekly clinics, juniors should be able to play 9 holes.

Oxbow Country Club will again be putting a team together for the PGA Junior League 2016 season! The registration fee is $200/player and includes a pre-season and postseason party, team jersey, weekly practices, one-on-one instruction and league matches! Registration is limited to Oxbow members and requires a password. Please follow the link below and search for Oxbow Country Club. You’ll need to register an account through Sport NGIN to continue the registration process: www.pgajlg.com/ register. Password: oxbow2016. Registration will run through April 11th. Once we have formed a team, all participants will be notified. At that point, we will schedule a pre-season pizza party to go over the details of the season.

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May

June

July

August

May 7 The Opener

June 6-10 Junior Golf Camp

July 4 4th of July Best Ball

May 17 League Kick-Off

June 10 Couples’ Kick-Off

May 25 Ladies’ Night KickOff

June 17 & 18 Battle At The Bow

July 10 August 6 & 7 Cross Country Scram- Oxbow Best Ball ble August 13 July 22 Ladies’ Oxbow ChalDerby Couples’ Night lenge

May 30 Memorial Day Mixer

June 29 Ladies’ Scramble

July 23 The Derby

August 3 Ladies’ Scramble

September September 7 Ladies’ Invitational September 9 Couples’ Glow Ball September 24 Hot Ball

August 19 Couples’ Vegas Night August 21 Parent-Child August 26 - 28 Club Championship

Oxbow Junior Golf Junior Golf Camp June 6 - 10

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Recommended for ages 7-12 .

Daily lunch provided. $125/Member $150/Guest

Junior Golf Clinics* June 13 - August 16 Mondays & Tuesdays 8:30 AM *Must be able to play 9 Holes.

Complimentary!

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Get excited for summer 2016! We are thrilled to announce Oxbow Day Camp! Our summer day camp, for children ages 4 to 12, will offer an array of activities such as Swimming, Group Golf Instruction, Arts & Crafts, Fun with Foods, Martial Arts, Super Science Projects, Team Building Activities, Weekly Camp Traditions, Thankful Thursdays, Group Games, and much more. Each week of camp will feature a different lineup of activities so returning campers will arrive on Monday morning feeling refreshed and ready for the new week of excitement ahead.

Weekly Camp Sessions: June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, and July 18 Monday through Friday Camp Times: 9:00AM – 4:00PM Complimentary Before-Care offered from 8:30AM and Complimentary After-Care offered until 5:30PM

Weekly Tuition: Members: $195 Guests of Members: $215 A one-time non-refundable registration fee of $35 includes two camp t-shirts.

Enroll at www.kecamps.com.

Session 1: June 13 - 24 Session 2: July 11 - 22 Monday - Friday Only

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Preschool (Ages 3-5)

10:30 am - 11:00 am

$25/ session

Level 1

10:30 am - 11:00 am

$35 / session

Level 2

10:00 am - 10:30 am

$35 / session

Level 3

10:00 am - 10:30 am

$35 / session

Level 4

9:30 am - 10:00 am

$35 / session

Level 5

9:30 am - 10:00 am

$35 / session

Level 6

8:30 am - 9:30 am

$40 / session 7

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Reminder: all credit must be used in the Pro Shop by Saturday, October 31st!

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