November 2015 newsletter

Experience

Oxbow Country Club Newsletter

November 2015

IN THIS ISSUE...

Administrative Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Message From Sedi Halvorson, General Manager……...Page 2

Grill Hours: Sunday Monday - Friday Saturday

Upcoming Events………………………………………………………..Page 3 Holiday Parties / Weddings…………………………….…………..Page 4 Recipe of the Month / Food & Beverage Update………..Page 5

The Bend Hours :

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Reservation Only

Thanksgiving Pie Orders………………………………………….....Page 6 New From the Fairway by David Wood……………………...Page 7 Pro Shop News……………………………………………………….…..Page 8 Date/Movie Night…………………………………………….………..Page 9 Ladies’ Holiday Kick-Off Party…………………………………..Page 10 Stag Party & Auction……………………..………………………...Page 11

Once the course closes for the season, our dining hours will adjust to the following: Monday - Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday & Friday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Stag Party & Auction Thursday 11.19.15 FOLLOW YOUR CLUB ON:

More details on Page 11! www.oxbowcc.com

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 JAMES KERR EXECUTIVE CHEF CHEF@OXBOWCC.COM; EXT. 22 TOM KEPPEL CONTROLLER ACCOUNTING@OXBOWCC.COM; EXT. 10 JOHN DAHL, PGA HEAD GOLF PRO JDGOLF@OXBOWCC.COM DAVID WOOD SUPERINTENDENT DAVIDW@OXBOWCC.COM RANDY GRESH ASSISTANT GOLF PRO RANDY@OXBOWCC.COM

GENERAL MANAGER Well, it’s tough to think about, but fall is starting to turn to winter. We had a great October here at the club, with beautiful fall days for golfing and being outdoors. We had some really fun events in the month, with National Golf Day, as well as bringing back the Cross Country Scramble. We also hosted our first ever Oktoberfest, with live music, German beer, and even an appearance by Das Boot! As we turn toward November, there are some great ways to enjoy your club, starting with OxBoo! on November 1st, as well as another great movie/date night, our annual fall ladies night out, and the annual Oxbow stag and auction! Please read about all these upcoming events in the following pages of the newsletter.

Golf Course Closing As the temperatures continue to decline, we are looking closely at the closing date for the golf course. We want to make sure everyone has the chance to enjoy the course for as long as possible, while still being able to prep the course for the winter ahead. Due to the warmer temperatures we are currently experiencing, we have not yet chosen a closing date. Please watch your email and Clubster for updates.

Winter Hours of Operation Once we officially close the course for the season, the club will begin winter hours. In the winter, we move dining to the upstairs level, which provides a great winter dining experience. The winter hours are listed on the first page of the newsletter. We also have a few holiday parties and events in December, during which we will have member dining available in the grill. Please make sure to check your emails and the Clubster app to stay informed during this time.

Golf Course and Clubhouse Progress Golf course construction should wrap up the second week of November. Overall, we are very pleased with what has been accomplished, and the quality of what has been built is tremendous. David will have an update in his section of the newsletter. We are very excited at what has transpired over the past four months, and are very excited to continue the grow in phase as well as complete some of the final touches next year.

The clubhouse is also progressing nicely. Framing is complete for the events center, and there is now a roof over that area. The grill area will be framed in shortly. The parking lot has received its first lift of asphalt, and many other items are being completed. The daily progress is fun to watch, as our new clubhouse starts to take shape.

John Dahl For those of you who might not have seen our messages, a big congratulations to John Dahl, who this year was named the Minnesota Section PGA Professional of the Year! John received the award on October 26 th. I attached a picture below of John and his fellow section pros. Although John will be heading south later this month, please stop by and congratulate John on this accomplishment if you are around the club! John has won so many awards and accolades over the years, it is impossible to list them all here. We are so very fortunate to have such an accomplished golf professional here at Oxbow!

Stag I just want to remind all those planning to attend the annual stag event this year to please email me directly to register.

We are not doing hard tickets this year, for a variety of reasons. All attendees will still receive a complimentary round in 2016, we will just track on a spreadsheet instead of you having to keep track of a ticket over the winter. This year promises to be another great time, and members are encouraged to bring guests so that they can experience this great event. As a reminder, we will be drawing for one free 2016 membership, all guests are eligible for this drawing. A big thank you to our stag committee, and everyone who attends for their commitment to Oxbow CC! Please contact Paul Benson, chairman of the committee if you are interested in assisting with a donation you can contact Paul at pbenson@bellbanks.com In closing, I just want to thank all the members here for a great first season as your general manager. It has been and continues to be my pleasure to serve all of you. I am looking forward to seeing everyone through the winter months here at the club. We are planning some fun and new ways for you to enjoy Oxbow in off season!

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving, Sedi

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ALISON MOLONY

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Stag Party and Auction 19

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THANKSGIVING Club Closed 26

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Ladies’ Holiday KickOff Party

- Director of Member Engagement & Events

As the golf season comes to a close, I can’t help but reflect on another fantastic season serving the membership of Oxbow Country Club! It is such an honor to work at a fun and exciting place with such a bright future ahead. Thank You for allowing me to be part of your management team.

Remember to put in your reservation for your Holiday Party NOW. The calendar is filling up quickly! The holiday season is my favorite time of year at Oxbow.

With our cheerful décor, warm fire, and cozy atmosphere, there is no better place to celebrate with your friends, family, or co-workers.

Save the Date for Brunch With Santa on Sunday, December 6th! We will take brunch reservations from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus and Cookie Decorating will take place in The Grill from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Of course, you don’t have to have little ones in order to take part in the delicious brunch that Chef James has prepared!

For those of you who don’t know, I am going on Maternity Leave on November 1st and will be returning after the New Year. During my absence, Sedi and Jake are happy to assist you with any questions that would usually be directed to me!

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Celebrate the Season at Oxbow!

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OW is the time to book your Holiday Gathering at Oxbow! As a member, you enjoy waived room rental fees and food & beverage minimums.

Treat your group to a fantastic event at Oxbow in one of the most picturesque holiday settings around! This will be the last year you can host your group at our current location--make sure you utilize our unique indoor event space while you have the chance!

Happily Ever After...

STARTS HERE.

Now Booking 2016 Dates! Call 701.588.4666 for availability!

Chef James’

Recipe of the Month Fall is out in full force, and that means our Thanksgiving Pie Sales are just around the corner. Check out more details on Page 6. We sold out last year, so make sure you place your order early!

Coconut Chili Pasta INGREDIENTS 8

Oz

Penne Noodles

1

Can

Unsweetened Coconut Milk

3

Tbsp

Tomato Paste

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Tsp

Chili Powder

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Salt

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Roasted Jalapeño Paste

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Roasted Peppers & Onions

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Tbsp

Chopped Green Onions

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine the coconut milk, tomato paste, chili powder, salt, jalapeño paste, and roasted peppers and onions.

2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Heat pasta in hot water, drain, and toss in sauce.

4. Top with chopped green onions.

Food & Beverage Update: Jake Hughes, Assistant General Manager Well, the golf season is coming to an end. That means John Dahl is packing up and heading to Arizona soon and The Grill will be closed for the season. During the “off-season”, all dining moves upstairs to The Bend. This winter, we will have great new options by Chef James and one of the many fun things we are doing this winter is our progressive Pot-o-Gold drawing every Friday. Starting November 6th, we will draw a name from a bowl with every primary member’s name for a $50 Food and Beverage credit. If the member is not present, we will draw another name for $100 the following Friday. We will continue throughout the winter. The Food and Beverage credit could grow over $1,000! We look forward seeing you there.

See you at your club, Jake 5

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News from the Fairway

David Wood

With the season transitioning to winter, temperature is the main factor in determining our golf course closure date--not because the ground starts to freeze, but because the topdressing sand freezes. Topdressing is the process of applying a light layer of sand over the green as a protective coating. Topdressing the greens in the fall is one way of protecting the greens from the harsh winter winds and extreme low temperatures. The wind can cause desiccation, or drying out, of the plants which 9 Green on the New Course will result in turf loss. Another protective measure we deploy is the use of snow fence. The exposed greens will have a fence installed around the north side of each green to collect a layer of snow to help insulate it through the winter. But as we saw this past spring, if the snow fall is below normal, an open winter can be detrimental to susceptible grasses.

Once these jobs are completed, we will turn our attention to servicing our rental cart fleet and maintenance equipment.

All 55 rental and beverage carts will have a winter service so they are ready for the next season. Then, the mowers will all be sharpened and repaired before we open the course again.

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Construction on the new golf holes has come down to the last few holes. All the seeding should be completed by the first week of November and covered for protection before the ground freezes. The first holes that were built have grown in very well and should over-winter fine. The Landscapes Unlimited staff has transformed a monotonous piece of farm land into what will become a beautiful golf course for all skill levels. My appreciation goes out to their dedicated staff for many hours for hard work.

See you on the course.

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Pro Shop News John Dahl, PGA October has come and gone and the golf season is winding down. We hosted the final two golf events of the season in October: The Cross Country Scramble and The Jack O’ Lantern.

The Cross Country Scramble was a fun event that allowed us to mix up the course layout a little. Bringing home the victory was the team of Bill Short, Mike Bindas, Shawn Sperle, and Scott Deutsch. Congratulations and well-played!

The Jack O’ Lantern Tournament people came out in record numbers with 31 teams in attendance. Congratulations to Bryce Mattson and Dan Perrine taking home 1st place!

We have compiled a few stats from the 2015 season. If you happen to see the following folks out and about, give them a pat on the back for a job well done.

Most Rounds Played (Women): LeeAnn Townsend, 76 Most Rounds Played (Men): Ron Morlock, 103 Lowest Score of the Year (Women): Lexi Piatz, 74 Lowest Score of the Year (Men): Taylor Cavanagh and Connor Holland Tie, 66 Most Improved Player of the Year (Women): Katey Wold Most Improved Player of the Year (Men): Ty Satter This was a great season filled with many great memories. The golf department would like to extend a big thank you to all the members who participated and made these events a success. We can’t wait to see what the 2016 season brings!

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