December Connections Newsletter

MESA VERDE C O U N T R Y

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THE CONNECTION / DECEMBER 2017

HOLIDAY LUNCHON

Friday, December 15th Seatings on the half hour from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Strolling Christmas Carolers from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mesa Verde Country Club invites you to bring your employees, coworkers, friends, family or anyone you are thankful for to our Holiday Luncheon. Perfect for small or medium size groups. We will make them feel special!

Complimentary Eggnog and Champagne on arrival.

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NEW YEAR

Celebration S U N DAY, D EC EM B ER 31 Champagne Reception 6:30pm

Appetizers | Passed Champagne | Martini Luge | Cornelius on Piano

D i n n e r S e at i n g T i m e s : 7 p m , 7 : 3 0 p M a n d 8 p m

We’re ringing in the new year at Mesa Verde Country Club 7pm to 9pm: Dinner music 9pm to 12am: The David Paul Band Midnight Ball Drop and Champagne Toast Complimentary Childcare This is an all inclusive event: Food, wine, liquor, entertainment, party favors, cigar lounge and more...

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Reservations made after 12/23/17 $135 Adults (all inclusive)

WELCOME OUR NEW HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL HEIDI WRIGHT-TENNYSON

3000 Club House Rd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 549-0377 - Tel.

Board

of

Directors

Paul Lunsford – Club President Rob Stratton – Vice President Doug Sturgess – Treasurer Michael Kelso – Secretary Steve Check Kevin Coleman Ken King Mark Law John Yeager

S ta f f General Manager

jsamson@mesaverdecc.com Controller

Jeremy Samson

(714) 617-3311 P at r i c i a S m i t h

psmith@mesaverdecc.com

(714) 617-3312

Asst. Controller

Quiana Ramos

q@mesaverdecc.com

(714) 617-3318

M e mb e r R e l a t i o n s M g r .

kball@mesaverdecc.com F&B Director

K at e B a l l

(714) 617-3316 D av i d D o n n e l ly

ddonnelly@mesaverdecc.com (714) 617-3348 F&B Manager

mramm@mesaverdecc.com Executive Chef

cchun@mesaverdecc.com

M a r ya n n R a mm

(714) 617-3334 Chris Chun

(714) 617-3324

C a t e r i n g /S o c i a l E v e n t s

N i c o l e C a pp

ncapp@mesaverdecc.com

(714) 617-3326

Head Golf Pro

tsargent@mesaverdecc.com Head Tennis Pro

rmyers@mesaverdecc.com

Tom Sargent

(714) 617-3331 Randy Myers

(714) 617-3344

Course Superintendent

R o b e rt G lu c k

bobg@mesaverdecc.com

(714) 617-3963

Facilities Maint. Dir. Jeff Menchinger

jmenchinger@mesaverdecc.com (714) 617-3335 Course Hotline

(714) 549-5961

We are extremely pleased to announce the selection of our new Head Golf Professional, Heidi Wright-Tennyson.

Heidi is a highly-recognized and decorated Director of Golf at Moss Creek Golf Club, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, where she has served in various capacities since 1994. She was awarded the distinguished titles of 2015 Carolinas PGA Section Golf Professional of the Year; the 2013 Carolinas PGA Section Player Development Award, and a variety of other prestigious awards for her teaching, coaching, fitting, and mentoring. Our retiring head professional, Tom Sargent, when asked about his conversations and interactions with Heidi, said, “She is an extremely impressive golf professional.”

Heidi is incredibly passionate about the game of golf and all aspects surrounding the game. We are most fortunate that she has agreed to share her passion and knowledge and join us at Mesa Verde Country Club. Based on her outstanding record of accomplishments, accolades from industry leaders and members, and her fervor for building strong relationships with club members as well as club staff, we are confident that she will carry forward our strong tradition of golf at Mesa Verde.

The selection process was an extremely thorough and exhaustive process which began with over 35 golf professionals who applied for the position.

We narrowed the field to seven candidates whom we interviewed, from which we selected two outstanding finalists. These two finalists were brought to the club on separate days for meetings with key senior staff.

Each conducted a teaching clinic for the search committee, played several holes of golf with the committee members, then presented to the committee their 30/60/90-day plans, after which each candidate, along with their spouse, joined the committee for a cocktail reception.

After considerable discussion focusing on the key requirements for the Mesa Verde Country Club Golf Head Professional, and considering the criteria we established for selection, the committee approved Heidi as the preferred candidate. We reviewed the process and the selection decision with the Board of Directors who support this decision.

Please join us in welcoming Heidi and her husband, Roger, to the Mesa Verde Country Club family. We are working on an exact start date, but anticipate it will be in February 2018.

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GOLF ANNOUNCEMENTS

SHORT SHOTS Every December there are a couple of things I like to address.

First, I like to take time to recognize our champions – those who have achieved the pinnacles of play in their golf world. It really isn’t easy to win a championship of any nature. In fact, it’s a grind. We all feel the tension during competition. Heck, it’s part of the rush.

One could say that it’s not the same as it is to the tour player who is in the hunt for a win or a major title. I’m not so sure about that. While I can’t say I’ve had the thrill of being in contention to win a tournament in the pantheon of golf ’s highest tier, however, I have been fortunate enough to get into the “hunt” in quite a few tournaments at the minitour level, in PGA Section tournaments and other events around the country over the years. I’ve managed to come from behind to win and to come from ahead to lose. I have a pretty good sense of both the highs and the lows.

In every one of them I felt pressure. I can’t compare it to the pressure of a PGA Tour event because one doesn’t know what one doesn’t know. However, I’ve experienced the endorphin rush exiting the last green as if literally walking on clouds. I’ve also experienced the misery of the “choke” or what might, at least, be perceived as a choke (it certainly was in my mind!).

So I have a tremendous amount of respect for those who manage to win the highest honors in their own golf world.

As I said, it’s just not that easy. Sometimes there is someone who we all assume is going to win. However, if that was the case, why doesn’t he or she always win? Because it just ain’t that easy.

So here is my annual salute to those who have climbed Mesa Verde’s highest hill tops!

Kim Izzi claimed her first women’s Club Championship wresting the title away from Madelaine Campbell, our eight-time champ. Kim is one of those we all assumed had the talent to reach the top. She played professionally for several years before putting down her clubs and picking up motherhood. Took her a little while to get back and even then she’d be the first to admit that she was pretty nervous throughout the tournament. That “can’t miss” battle flag is a tough one to carry.

Mitch Allenspach came next when he claimed the Senior

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Club Championship for the second year in a row. Mitch has a pretty good resume of his own having laid claim to two Ohio State Junior Championships in his youth. There is only one other player who can make that claim. None other than Jack Nicklaus. However, Mitch will tell you it didn’t come easy and, of course, he’s such a gentleman that he wouldn’t tell you that it did even if it did out of respect for his fellow competitors. Greg Selmanson claimed the net title by a single stroke so we know his nerves were a bit jangled.

In the Super Senior Club Championship, Steve Rhorer took home the honors. Steve is one of those fellows we all expect to be in the hunt. While he has certainly earned his share of championships (four MVCC Championships, six MVCC Senior Club Championships, five Scratch Match Play Championships, three Super Senior Club Championships, not to mention eleven Club Championships at Virginia CC plus another at The Hideaway – hope I got them all but probably not) he will tell you none of them have come without the attending bout of nerves.

As for the team competitions, how about Michael Kelso and Steve Schwartz who took home their second MemberMember Team Championship trophies this year. You can’t tell me they weren’t battling to overcome the nerves. Steve would still be amped if you unplugged him and let his battery run down. I know he battles his nerves!

Don Reino captured what is essentially the club’s match play championship, the President’s Cup. Quite an accomplishment because it means he never lost through six or seven rounds over the period of almost nine months.

Now that’s a grind!

Speaking of grinds, Mike Tatum and Eric Oakley won the Al Wells Four-Ball Match Play Championship earlier this fall. Those matches lasted over six months also. The Al Wells is pretty much what you all play every day – partners best ball match play. So it’s a hefty title to carry around.

More for our women champs, Marion Wilson and Linda Patton captured the WGA President’s Cup, a partners fourball match play tournament. Izumi Sueoka and Kim Izzi won the three-day Partners Net Championship.

So congrats to our champs once again. They deserve it. And the beauty of being a champion is that once achieved, it’s forever. They get introduced to guests and new members as “This is…..he/she is a Club Champion or President’s Cup Champ.”

And guess what! The cycle is about to start all over again.

The President’s Cup kicks off a month early. It may be 2018’s President’s Cup but it’s going to start in December this year. The start date will be December 5th. This is due to the construction project which commences in April next

spring. There were 136 players in last year’s President’s Cup. It’s second only to the Al Wells in the number of members participating.

A FROST DELAY IS NOBODY’S FRIEND!

I mentioned two things. The first was about competition. The second is, on behalf of the entire Golf Operations crew, to wish you all the happiest of holidays and New Year. Make 2018 your best golf year yet!

It’s that time of year again where the dreaded frost delays are inevitable. Believe me when I say that Turf Maintenance dislikes frost delays as much as any golfer does. We gain absolutely nothing from enforcing a frost delay other than protecting your golf course.

So sign up. Who knows, maybe 2018 will be the year you end up carving your name in one of the club’s perpetual plaques.

At the very least you’ll get to experience a little bit of those tournament butterflies. You may even get to like them. There is only one way to get them and that’s to step up to the plate in one of our club tournaments when you……………………

Golf Your Ball, Tom

PRESIDENT’S CUP TO START EARLY: DECEMBER 5TH The Golf Committee has approved a December 5th start for the annual President’s Cup. Because of the on-course project, which is scheduled to start April 23, it is felt that this will allow more matches to be played while the course is in top condition. Sign ups may be done online through ForeTees, by phone or in person in the Golf Shop.

Last year we had 136 players sign up, a record turnout. That equates to eight match play rounds. The field will be split into four flights based on handicaps. The winners of each flight will end up in the semi-semi finals with the ultimate winner becoming the President’s Cup Champion.

The tournament is open to all members who participate in the annual Tournament Account.

Don Reino is the defending 2017 Champion.

Match date deadlines will be as follows: Round

Start Done by 1

12/5 1/7 2

1/8 2/5 3

2/6 4/1 4

4/2 4/22 5

5/1 6/3 6

6/4 7/1 7

7/2 7/29 8 (if needed) 7/30 8/26 Note: The Committee, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to adjust the completion dates depending on course condition.

During frost delays the Turf Department loses valuable time on the golf course as we are unable to begin work until the frost lifts, the golf course takes a hit aesthetically, and perhaps the most difficult aspect of a frost delay is predicting when it is safe for the first tee time to go off.

We always try our best to get you this information as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, it is difficult to gauge how significant a frost event will be in the dark hours of the morning. In fact, the coldest part of the morning is typically just after the sun begins to rise which for much of the winter is right before the first scheduled tee time.

We understand your frustration when you show up in the morning only to find out there is a frost delay.

Communication is key during the months where frost is a possibility. The Course Status Hotline is available to call daily to check on any potential delays, closures or restrictions. We also post the potential for frost each day in the daily update and on foretees. When frost is highly likely we send out an email blast the prior evening. In addition, we have our own personal weather station, located between the 5th and 8th holes, that you can access by downloading an app. The app is called WeatherLink. Simply download the Weatherlink app, type in Costa Mesa (a list of weather stations will appear), select MVCC-WS1. This will provide you a live feed from our weather station.

Our weather station is one of the tools we use to predict the development of frost. I will explain how you can use it as well. There are two TEMP readings on the weather station. TEMP and TEMP2. TEMP is the ambient temperature and TEMP2 is the ground temperature.

TEMP2 is the key to projecting the potential for frost.

When I wake up on winter mornings I immediately check TEMP2 on my Weatherlink app. When I see that TEMP2 is at 40 degrees at 4:45 am I know there is a possibility of frost. If I see 39 or below frost development is almost certain. I know, frost doesn’t form unless the ground temperature is 32 degrees or below. Keep in mind our weather station is only reading the temperature in one area of the golf course. There are many other locations on the golf course that get colder than where our weather station sits.

During a frost delay I ask that you keep in mind we are simply doing what is necessary to protect your golf course. Have a great winter and we’ll see you out there!

Bob Gluck Course Superintendent

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FROM THE RED TEES

BY KRISTINE MORRIS Happy Holidays!! As this year comes to a close, I would like to thank all WGA Board members, committee chairs and volunteers.

You have worked hard and given much of your time and effort to make our events successful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! And thanks to those volunteers who accepted positions on our 2018 Board. Voting for our 2018 Board officers took place at our Meeting Day in November. The new Board will be installed in December and they are: President – Kristine Morris, Vice-President – Margaret Torley, Secretary – Suzy Bunnell, Treasurer – Rochelle Wiktorski, Handicap – Diane Williamson, Major Tournaments – Marion Wilson, Sweeps – Cristina Perez.

Membership – Karen Magee, Rules and Greens – Linda Patton.

Our annual Charity event took place in October. The recipient of our efforts was Breast Cancer Solutions, an Orange County organization. $6,136.00 was raised through donations, the selling of “miracle putts” on meeting day and our silent auction. A big “Thank You” to all who donated the silent auction items and for those who helped me with this event – Judy Lukin, Cara Campeau, Betty Rothman, Sally Holstein, Natalie King and Diane Williamson.

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UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS: December Meeting Day and Installation of Officers will be on Tuesday, December 5th. We will have an 8:30 shot-gun start for golf. Come celebrate the Holidays with us – sign up in the Ladies Lounge, on ForeTees or in the Pro Shop.

Christmas Guest Day will be on Tuesday, December 12th and will be an 8:30 am shot gun start. Members are allowed to bring only one guest. Sign up on ForeTees or in the Pro Shop.

EVENTS

“Pumpkins and Pineapples” was the theme for our Mini Member-Guest Tournament on October 31st. Arlene Peterson chaired this successful event.

With the help of her committee, Halloween decorations greeted us in the Ladies Lounge, fresh pineapples were our tee markers and the luncheon tables were quite festive and decorated with “pumpkins and pineapples.” There were 18 four person teams divided into two flights and the format was 2 Best Ball, gross and net. The winners were: Pumpkin Flight • 1st Gross: Natalie King, Danna King, Madeline Campbell, Marie Gray • 1st Net: Kristine Morris, Julia Houten, Annie Burton, Janet Holladay • 2nd Gross: Linda Patton, Joyce Thompson, Kitty Trella, Mary Burns • 2nd Net: Danelle Peterson, Cindy Hanrahan, Donna Check, Margie Gauss • 3rd Gross: Linda Schwartz, Christine Mavredakis, Ellen Stewart, Carol Borzi • 3rd Net: Sharon Stellrecht, Karin Krogius, Cindy Dillon, Linda Coppeck Pineapple Flight • 1st Gross: Sang Bukaty, Carol Demorest, Tommye Steinmeyer, Sue DeMille • 1st Net: Maria Schechter, Patsy Marshall, Tammy Keilch, Judy Pedersen • 2nd Gross: Arlene Peterson, Patti Krebs, Kathy Bock, Rita Hirsch • 2nd Net: Theresa Waller, Susan Grabarek, Charlene Garthwaite, Jeanne Adams • 3rd Gross: Cristine Perez, Ruth Tucker, Kathy Beck, Linda Green • 3rd Net: Janna Crawford, Andi Bos, Stacy Brower, Barbara Kneeshaw On November 14th, the last round of our Partners’ Net Tournament was completed. This is our last major tournament of the year and we had 19 teams i.e. 38 ladies participate. After three days of competition, 12 net places were paid for overall play. The top winners are: 1st Place: 2nd Place: 3rd Place: 4th Place: 5th Place: 6th Place:

Izumi Sueoka and Kim Izzi Rene’ Raynes and Sally Holstein Ellen Stewart and Linda Schwartz Rochelle Wiktorski and Lupe Short Shirley Teng and Gunnel Cole Julie Maglione and Connie Robertson

Partners Net Winners

1st Place - 104.5 Kim Izzi & Izumi Sueoka

2nd Place - 112 Sally Holstein & Rene Raynes

3rd Place - 115.5 Ellen Stewart & Linda Schwartz

Pumpkins and Pineapples Winners

Pumpkin 1st Gross: Madelanie Campbell, Danna King, Natalie King, Marie Gray

Pineapple 1st Gross: Tommye Steinmeyer, Carol Demorest, Sang Bukaty, Sue Demille

NEWS Congratulations go to Kim Izzi for being October’s Most Improved Golfer of the Month. Her index went from 2.5 to 1.3. Well done!

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Holiday Luncheon Friday, December 15th 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $44 per person

FROM THE CHEF:

Tis the Season to be Hungry! For me, along with spending time with family and friends, December is that time of year that you get to over-indulge on feasting your heart out. We have plenty of holiday events at the club where you can partake in eating like a King or Queen. I can’t wait for this year’s Brunch with Santa. For the first time we will have real snow! Who is down for a snowball fight? We also have quite the party set up to bring in the New Year. Don’t forget to make your reservations early for any or all of our Holiday events. The Team and I look forward to seeing you this Holiday season!

Mesa Verde Country Club invites you to bring your employees, coworkers, for to our Holiday Luncheon.

Perfect for small or medium size groups.

We will make them feel special!

Complimentary Eggnog and Champagne on arrival.

Please RSVP online or with Tisha at (714) 549-0377.

MONTHLY DINNER SPECIAL DECEMBER SPECIAL: Maple Glazed Ham Steak

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Grilled Double Smoked Bacon, Yukon Whipped Potatoes, Brown Butter Carrots $16

Tuesday

TAPAS Y

TACO TUESDAY

VINO

EVERY TUESDAY (EXCEPT DEC. 26TH) 5:00 P.M. TO 8:00 PM

EVERY THURSDAY 5:00 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.

$19.95 All you can eat Taco & Tostada Bar

$16 per person.

Complimentary if you stay for dinner.

Join us for an evening of fun family competition and delicious tacos. Buffet includes tacos and tostadas, rice, beans, chips and salsa, a guacamole bar, and of course a dessert station. Adults may enjoy one complimentary beer or Margarita.

Featuring a variety of wines from around the world each week and expertly paired with delicious tapas!

December 7 Rodney Strong Family

SAVE THE DATE:

Tacos & Trivia: 1/9/18

Wednesday

Friday

PASTA NIGHT

HAPPY HOUR

EVERY WEDNESDAY 5:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

EVERY FRIDAY 4:45 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.

$16.95 Adults Pasta Bar $10 Kids Pasta Bar

The Main Bar is the perfect place to enjoy a cold beverage at the end of the week.

Pasta Night includes salad, pizza, chef 's hot entree, hot vegetables and pasta bar with all the fixing's, including an assortment of bacon, vegetables, seafood, chicken, sausage, and more.

Relax and unwind in The Main Bar after a long week. Featuring a complimentary appetizer buffet and $5 Craft Cocktails.

KIDS NIGHT OUT

LIVE MUSIC

EVERY WEDNESDAY 5:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

FRIDAY 6:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.

Bring your kids by the club each Wednesday for Kids’ Night Out! Where kids will get to play and be creative with their peers in a safe environment.

December 6th Snow Man Paper Roll Craft/ Snow Man Puppets December 13th No KNO - Gingerbread Night December 20th Make Reindeer Ornaments December 27th Paper Heart Penguin Craft

In the Main Dining Room Featuring: December 1: Closed for Tree Lighting December 8: Clif Miller December 15: Lauren Duo December 22: Matthew Akiona December 29: Clif Miller January 5: Matthew Akiona January 12: Clif Miller January 19: Matthew Akiona January 26: Clif Miller

Chardonnay, Rodney Strong ‘Chalk Hill’, Sonoma, 2014 Pinot Noir, Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley, 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rodney Strong, Alexander Valley, 2014 December 14 Worldly Wines Sauvignon Blanc, Indaba, South Africa, 2016 Riesling, S.A. Prüm ‘Luminance’, Mosel, Germany, 2013 Grenache Noir/Syrah, M. Chapoutier ‘La Ciboise’, Luberon, France, 2014 December 21 California Reds Pinot Noir, Higher Ground, Central Coast, 2015 Tempranillo, Matchbook, Dunnigan Hills, 2012 Cabernet Franc, Vin Ver’ray ‘Reserve’, Napa Valley, 2012 December 28 Bubbles Sparkling Brut Rose, Gerard Bretrand ‘Thomas Jefferson’ Cremant de Limoux, France, 2014 Prosecco, Mionetto Valdobbiadene Superiore, Veneto DOCG, Italy, NV Champagne, GH Mumm Brut Cuvee Privilege, NV The Connection |

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MEET THE NEW MVCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-2018 Over the past year, Mesa Verde C.C. has made huge strides in improving our membership, events and long-term initiatives to continue increasing our club’s notoriety across Orange County and Southern California. As we head into 2018 with many exciting and new changes coming, we thought it might be nice to meet your Board of Directors, as you’ve voted them in to represent your interests. Each board member has brought a fresh perspective to the table, and we are extremely grateful for their energy and commitment.

We recently asked them to reflect on their involvement with Mesa Verde Country Club.

Paul Lunsford Club President

Rob Stratton Vice President

What year did you join the Club?

2007, January as I recall.

Why did you decide to join the Board?

I really want to help make a difference to the Club and continue the upward trajectory of being known as a great Club.

What do you want to accomplish as a board member in 2018?

Let’s get the Clubhouse and Golf course renovations completed on time and within budget.

What are your favorite things about being a part of MVCC? I have two favorites, the Golf course and the Members!

What year did you join the Club?

I joined in 2006

Doug Sturgess Treasurer

Why did you decide to join the Board?

I actually had very little initial interest in joining the Board but came to the realization that the pleasure I derive from my time spent at Mesa Verde has come in great part at the expense of those members before me that selflessly gave their time to make the club the great place it is today.

Understanding that prompted me to try and give something back in the way of time and effort with the sincere desire to help further our mutual goal of making the club the best it can be.

What do you want to accomplish as a board member in 2018?

This year promises to be an action packed one to be sure: We are renovating the club house, redoing parts of the golf course and welcoming in a new head golf professional at the same time. My goal is to do my part to help bring all of these projects to fruition in the best way possible for the members and the club!

What are your favorite things about being a part of MVCC? My favorite things about Mesa Verde include the great golf course that I find to be the best in Orange County, the wonderful people I’ve met here over the years, the groups and games that I am privileged to be a part of, and of course “the action” $ :)

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What year did you join the Club?

1997 Why did you decide to join the Board?

After 20 years as a member I felt it was my turn to assist in setting a direction for the club.

What do you want to accomplish as a board member in 2018?

With the assistance of the management team and finance committee I’d like to help the club effectively execute on the master plan projects and general operations in a cost-effective way. With the recent signing of a financially attractive and flexible bank credit facility we have taken the first step toward that goal.

What are your favorite things about being a part of MVCC? The casual and unpretentious culture and the great friends my wife Cristina and I have made. And of course, our wonderful golf course....

Michael Kelso Secretary

Kevin Coleman

What year did you join the Club?

2007

What year did you join the Club?

We joined in 1989

Why did you decide to join the Board?

Over the last 10 years I’ve served and chaired several committees. The next step was to join the board. MVCC is a big reason I stayed living in SoCal, so just wanted to give something back.

Why did you decide to join the Board?

To give back to the club for all the years of great times we have enjoyed being members.

What do you want to accomplish as a board member in 2018?

See through the projects we have been working on the last few years. Clubhouse/course changes etc. and to help in anyway I can with the transition of a new head pro.

What are your favorite things about being a part of MVCC? Two things - first the membership and my friends I’ve made here over the years. Second- the gold course.

What do you want to accomplish as a board member in 2018?

To see that the club improvements get handled and we all get to enjoy them as soon as possible.

What are your favorite things about being a part of MVCC? The members and families we continue to meet. The staff that always makes you feel welcomed and the food that is outstanding. Also, the social events that are always like a party on steroids!

Steve Check

Ken King

What year did you join the Club?

1996

What year did you join the Club?

October 2000

Why did you decide to join the Board?

To give back to a club that I was a member of for over 20 years.

Why did you decide to join the Board?

I have served before and realized that as Members, we all have to do our part. It’s our responsibility.

What do you want to accomplish as a board member in 2018?

Set up weekly, one-question surveys of the members about club topics. It would allow the general membership to provide ongoing feedback and input. The information should be helpful to the Board and Management in making decisions and managing the club.

What are your favorite things about being a part of MVCC? The fellow members.

What do you want to accomplish as a board member in 2018?

Seeing through the successful completion of our exciting Club and Course renovations.

What are your favorite things about being a part of MVCC? Camaraderie, friendship and a wonderful golf course!

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Mark Law

What year did you join the Club?

2005 Why did you decide to join the Board?

To do my part in helping with club governance.

What do you want to accomplish as a board member in 2018?

To get our approved projects off to a timely start, keep them within budget, and get them finished within the desired timelines.

What are your favorite things about being a part of MVCC? The friendly, family oriented atmosphere. We have many friends here at the club.

DID YOU KNOW MESA VERDE C.C. OFFERS A MEMBER REFERRAL PROGRAM? A Member who refers an applicant that is successfully approved for Membership, shall receive a monthly credit on their statement for 12 months. This credit is $150 for Golf Membership and $40 for a Social. In addition, Golf Members shall also receive 5 complementary rounds of golf for your guests to enjoy! This is our way of saying thank you for welcoming new Members to the Mesa Verde Country Club family.

Introduce your Prospective Member by inviting them to our MVCC Prospective Member Cocktail Party. This is a great way to let them experience the Club with you in a relaxed and social setting.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Club!

John Yeager

Kate

WELCOME TO THE CLUB

What year did you join the Club?

2002

NEW MEMBERS

Why did you decide to join the Board?

We are members of a collective that works best when people contribute their time and attention for the common good. It felt like it was my time to contribute a little more.

What do you want to accomplish as a board member in 2018?

They say that some of the most stressful events in one’s life are changing jobs, getting married and remodeling your house. With Tom’s retirement, our new Head Pro joining us and the golf course and clubhouse projects over the next year or so, the membership of MVCC will be going through the country club equivalent of those life events. As a Board member, my primary goal will be to help our staff and membership “Keep Calm and Carry On” during this time period. I’m confident that we will be an even better Club at the conclusion of it.

What are your favorite things about being a part of MVCC? I think the golf course is one of the top two or three courses in Orange County. I really enjoy our down-to-earth members and cheerful staff.

CASEY LINE & PATRICK FIELD Social Members Sponsored by: Sponsored By Dr. Donald King and Ryan Gale

Gingerbread WORKSHOP

Wednesday, December 13 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pasta Bar $19.95 Adults | $12.95 Kids Early Birds: $39 per Gingerbread House (includes the house, frosting and a wide assortment of candies for decorating) Reservations made after 12/7/17: $45 per Gingerbread House Pasta Bar open from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

House Decorating from 5 to 8 p.m.

Sign up for the event online or with Tisha.

Please make a separate reservation for dinner and indicate if you’re decorating before or after dinner. Please specify the number of houses, as there may be a limit.

No a la carte menu will be available.

Dress Code

The staff is still encountering many members and their guests wearing hoodies, sweatshirts and t-shirts. Please remember that anything with a hood, shirts without a collar, sports jerseys and attire such as shirts and jackets with expressions or slogans are listed as unacceptable. Golf shirts must be worn tucked in. This applies to males and females six years and older. The staff may have to ask members to retrieve the appropriate clothing before serving them. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

All 3 of these are unacceptable attire at Mesa Verde C.C.

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Santa’s

MERRY CHRISTMAS MESA VERDE C.C.

RANDY MYERS HEAD TENNIS PROFESSIONAL

Merry Christmas Mesa Verde. On behalf of myself, Andy, Sharon, Mike, Taylor, Matt, and Gavin I would like to wish you a joyful Merry Christmas and joyous Holiday Season! Rejoice in the joy of family and friends. Embrace the traditions that your families have created.

Reach out to the needy and the lonely and less fortunate around you, and above all celebrate the blessing of your Faith, Love, and Life!

Thanks, Randy

Tennis Proshop Fall & Winer Hours Monday- 8am-12pm Tuesday- 8am-8pm Wednesday- 8am-6:30pm Thursday- 8am-6:30pm

Friday- 8am-6pm Saturday- 8am-4pm Sunday- 8am-4pm

FAST SERVES Congratulations to Dan Macias and Ann Bergeron who won the fast serve contest in our Thanksgiving social.

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onderland W r e t n i W and Brunch

Bring your little ones to share their holiday wishes with family and friends as the spirit of Christmas surrounds them.

S U N D A Y

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SEATINGS 11 A.M. AND 12 P.M.

Parents: Please bring a wrapped gift with your children’s first and last name legibly written on it along with your seating time.

Agenda Seatings at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy our Snow Play Area including Sleigh Rides, Sled Run, Bounce House, Winter Crafts and more...

12:00 p.m.

Santa Arrives 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Reservations in the 11:00 a.m. seating will start the gift giving with Santaand then head out for Snow Play.

1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Reservation in the 12:00 p.m. Seating will start the gift giving with Santa and then head out for Snow Play.

2:30 p.m.

Santa departs for the North Pole To view the menu and make a reservation, please visit mesaverdecc.com or call the Front Desk at (714) 549-0377.

Winter After School Junior Clinics Beginning Thursday, January 11 4:00 p.m.

Will run for 8 weeks.

Price: $100 members & $130 guests

Visit www.MesaVerdeCC.com to view the menu.

ALASKAN KING CRAB NIGHT BUFFET

Tuesday, December 26th Seatings on the half hour from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This year we are offering an Alaskan King Crab Night Buffet.

Members will pre-order their crab in one pound increments to be served family style at the table and instead of adding the salads, sides and extra proteins, there will be an all-you-can-eat buffet to accompany your crab order.

All members Pre-Order Crab by 12/21/17 (Christmas is on a Monday so deliveries will be in by Saturday 12/23/17) Early Birds: Buffet: $28 Adults | $16 Kids 6-12 | $12 Kids 2-5 Kids under 2 are complimentary.

Pre-Order Crab $36 per pound (in 1lb increments) Reservations made after 12/20/17: $32 Adults | $18 Kids 6-12 | $14 Kids 2-5 | Kids under 2 are complimentary The Connection |

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DECEMBER2017 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1 9 and Wine 2:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

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Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Live Entertainment

9 and Wine 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Taco Tuesday

Pasta Night Kids’ Night Out 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday 9 & Lunch 9:30 a.m.

Tapas y Vino 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

Happy Hour 4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Live Entertainment

9 and Wine 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 2:30 p.m.

Taco Tuesday

Pasta Night Gingerbread Workshop

Thursday 9 & Lunch 9:30 a.m.

Tapas y Vino 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Holiday Luncheon Happy Hour 4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Live Entertainment

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Pasta Night

Santa’s Winter Wonderland & Brunch

Taco Tuesday

Kids’ Night Out 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday 9 & Lunch 9:30 a.m.

Tapas y Vino 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

9 and Wine 2:30 p.m.

Ultimate Christmas with Surfin’ - The Beach Boys Tribute

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 9 and Wine Christmas Eve Clubhouse closes 3 p.m.

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Christmas Day Clubhouse Closed

Alaskan King Crab Night No Taco Tuesday

New Year’s Eve Party

Pasta Night Kids’ Night Out 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday 9 & Lunch 9:30 a.m.

Tapas y Vino 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

Happy Hour 4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Live Entertainment

JANUARY2018 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 9 and Wine Tamale Massacre

Taco Tuesday

Pasta Night Kids’ Night Out 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday 9 & Lunch 9:30 a.m.

Tapas y Vino 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

Happy Hour 4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Live Entertainment

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Pasta Night Tacos and Trivia

Kids’ Night Out 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday 9 & Lunch 9:30 a.m.

9 and Wine 2:30 p.m.

Tapas y Vino 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Tom Sargent’s Retirement Party

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 and Wine Pasta Night

Taco Tuesday

Kids’ Night Out 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday 9 & Lunch 9:30 a.m.

Tapas y Vino 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

Happy Hour 4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Live Entertainment

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 9 and Wine Pasta Night

Taco Tuesday

Kids’ Night Out 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tapas y Vino 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

Happy Hour 4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Live Entertainment

28 29 30 31 Pasta Night

Taco Tuesday

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Kids’ Night Out 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.