OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, & DECEMBER 2020
HILLCREST HIGHLIGHTS
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Past President
Lynn Knuth
Chad Shirk
Bryce Juedes
Jack Russell
Joel Lonowski
Brad Dolson
Dan Griepentrog Kyle Hershberger
CLUB STAFF General Manager Zach Tyson Director of Operations Kyla Bayne Executive Chef Joe Andersen Office Manager Jessica Zimbelman Events Coordinator Brandy Nielson
Golf Course Superintendent Brian Hellbusch
Pat Hodge
Clubhouse 402.489.7111 Pro Shop 402.489.8181
Pool 402.489.1840
Tennis hammerheadtennis@gmail.com
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CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION Dining Service Tuesday-Sunday 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday Closed
Aquatics Director Jeanette Keller Tennis Director Sam Nelson
Nikki Sleddens
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Golf Director Mike Brown Head Golf Professional Sonya Freese
Doug Kunzman
Stag Bar Tuesday-Friday 8:00 AM - Dark Saturday-Sunday 7:00 AM - Dark Monday Noon - Dark The Stag Bar is CLOSED if the golf course is not playable.
VISION STATEMENT We are the preferred private club for creating extraordinary experiences and memorable stories for families and guests.
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Pro Shop Tuesday-Friday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday-Sunday 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Monday Closed*
*Club service available at 11:30 AM, weather permitting. Course opens at 12:00 PM.
Office Tuesday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday-Monday Closed
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Board of Directors Secretary
Past President
Dear Members, This Highlights edition is special for our club, as it is the first during the declared pandemic. It is especially exciting for me, as it is my first letter in which I get to announce all the positive things happening at our club…instead of having to cancel or restrict activities. Before you review the great upcoming activities our management team is planning, let us catch up on what has happened over the past few months. Construction is nearly over! With the irrigation project nearly wrapped up, the playground structure being erected, the parking lot finished, and the pool having never looked better, I can finally truly reflect on how amazing and proud of our club I am. This past week as I arrived for an early morning workout, I was taken aback by how stunning our club looks and how all the projects have come together so nicely. It is also with great pleasure that I can share with you that overall, we came in ON BUDGET! With the late addition of the parking lot and backyard expansion, we will be borrowing slightly more than anticipated, but overall, the Board and Union Bank are incredibly happy with where our club is financially after these Capital Improvements. With everything going on around us, it was already set to be an interesting year for our club, but even I am surprised at how we are holding up. We currently have no member promotions and we are host to over 580 families. This is amazing when you consider that just 4 years ago, we only had 450 families in our club. This growth, along with us keeping an active club, have contributed to a year which could go down as one of the more successful years in recent history. We are also happy to announce that our club has not experienced any internally spread cases of COVID-19 and everyone on our staff that previously tested positive has returned to work after fully recovering. We have updated and improved practices along the way and I happy to say that our staff are continuing to work hard to ensure you and your family are able to use the club safely. With these great successes it is clear to see why our team is so excited to look forward to these next couple months. We have put our heads together and decided how to enjoy some good old fashion fun and entertainment while keeping it safe and socially appropriate. Make sure to mark your calendars for some (or all) of these amazing activities our team is planning. If you have any questions about the projects or happenings around the club feel free to reach out and I’d gladly discuss them. Sincerely,
Zach Tyson
A Message from the General Manager
Zach Tyson
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October 4 October 8 October 9 October 9 October 11 October 14 October 15-18 October 17-18 October 25 November 6 November 8 November 11 November 18 November 19 November 26 December 5 December 8 December 20 December 22 December 24-26 December 31
Family Fun Night Ladies 18 Hole Guest Day Men's Stag Oktoberfest Celebration Family Fun Night The Matches Captain's Draft Party Escape Hillcrest The Matches Halloween Extravaganza Couples Therapy Veteran's Day Brunch Legacy Dinner Annual Meeting Duckhorn Wine Dinner Grand Thanksgiving Buffet Breakfast with Santa LGA Christmas Party Holiday Brunch Buffet "Elf" Movie Night Club Closed for The Holidays New Year's Eve Bash
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Hillcrest Highlights Enjoy these photo highlights from August & September
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Hillcrest Highlights Enjoy these photo highlights from August & September
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Hillcrest Highlights Enjoy these photo highlights from August & September
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Hillcrest Highlights Enjoy these photo highlights from August & September
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Hillcrest Clubhouse protocols As of 07.20.2020
restaurant & clubhouse guidelines In accordance with the Lincoln and Lancaster County mandate, all guests coming inside our facilities are required to wear a face mask. The only time you are allowed to remove your mask indoors is while seated at a dining table. Visits to the Dining Room or Patio will be by RESERVATION ONLY. You may make reservations via your online Member Portal or by calling us at 402.489.7111. A video tutorial for making Dining and Pool reservations can be found at tinyurl.com/hccweb that outlines making Pool and Patio/Dining reservations, logging in for the first time, and viewing/canceling your reservations.. Reservations can be made for up to a maximum of eight people per table. Any parties larger than eight MUST call the club to make their reservation. Our dining areas have been set to our allowed half-capacity with tables set six feet apart. Therefore, if there is not an available seat, you are not allowed to stay in that area. You are also not allowed to move tables or add more seats to a table over the allowed eight. You are not to enter the building for any reason if you can answer any of the following statements with "true": 1. I have had a COVID-19 test in the last 14 days. 2. I am having symptoms of COVID-19 (shortness of breath, high fever, cough, chills, etc.). 3. I have traveled internationally in the last 14 days. 4. I live with/care for someone with COVID-19 symptoms. We thank you in advance for your understanding and taking these guidelines seriously.
fitness center guidelines The Fitness Center is open by RESERVATION ONLY. Reservation slots are open in one-hour increments from 6:00 AM thru 8:00 PM. Visits outside of these hours are not permitted. Reservations may be made online via the "Reservations" tab in your Member Portal. If you need help logging into the website and/or making your Fitness Center reservation, please contact Becca or Zach at the club at 402.489.7111. There may be a maximum of two people using the Fitness Center per time slot. We ask that you use the provided disinfectant wipes or sanitation solution to wipe down every machine and piece of equipment after you use it. We will also be cleaning the entire room throughout the day. If you are using the Fitness Center with someone else, please remember to keep your safe social distance! If you would like a personalized 6-digit code to access the Fitness Center during early hours, please contact Kyla or Zach by calling 402.489.7111. Thank you for your cooperation in following these guidelines. PAGE 9
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Hillcrest GOLF POLICIES
FRIENDLY REMINDERS
You must check in with the golf staff before your round so we can ensure you and/or your guests are properly registered. When using a riding cart, members will need to receive a key from the golf shop staff. Also, please remember that you must have a valid driver's license to operate golf carts. The golf course opens for play at 8:00 AM on weekdays & 7:00 AM on weekends. You must have a tee time to begin play. Play is restricted before the first available tee time of the day. All golf rounds begin on the front nine unless otherwise announced. Starting your round on the back nine must first have approval from the Golf Shop staff. If you will not be using a reserved tee time, please inform the Golf Shop as soon as possible to ensure other members have an opportunity to play. Please remember to use the locker room facilities for changing into golf attire. A Social Membership affords a playing privilege a total of 6 times annually. These rounds are not transferrable and are considered redeemed if 9 or 18 holes have been played. A Social Member may rent the use of a riding cart. Reservations for play must be arranged by calling the Golf Shop at 402.489.8181. A playing guest may be hosted for golf a total of 6 times annually, and is inconsequential of the member hosting. This includes Men's Stags, Golf Breakfasts, and Ladies' Guest Events. All guest rounds must be registered in the Golf Shop and guest fees settled before play. The golf course and the practice facilities open at 12:00 PM on Mondays (when the club is not hosting an outside event). We do not allow golf or practice to begin before this time. The Board of Directors asks all members and their guests to observe this policy. It is in the best interest of our golf course to keep riding carts on cart paths near tees and greens. Minimizing unnecessary traffic in these high volume areas will help the grass remain strong during the heat of the summer. Remember to repair your ball marks on greens and, when time allows, one more. As a general rule, please leave rakes outside of the bunker. Hillcrest asks all golfers to NOT apply bug spray while on grass areas on the course. The chemicals used in these sprays will harm the turf.
Dress Code The dress code is in full effect October through April. Golf attire is required if you are using the golf course or any practice facilities. All males must wear a shirt with sleeves. Shirts without collars must be suitable country club style. Males and females may wear shorts, as long as they are mid-thigh length. Jeans are allowed on the golf course and practice areas. Jeans must be appropriate country club attire. Unacceptable dress includes t-shirts, tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, cutoff shorts, jogger shorts, gym wear, and swim trunks. Oversized and sloppy attire are not appropriate for a country club atmosphere. Everyone must wear shoes. Shoes with pronounced heels and cleated soles are prohibited on the golf course. Please remember to apply the tenets of good taste and remind their guests of the same.
Shop Credit In an effort to close our Golf Shop's end of year books and begin the 2021 season with new merchandise in the shop, Hillcrest has the following policy: Members holding Golf Shop credit must spend the credit by December 15, 2020. We will be offering special pricing on IN-STOCK merchandise only. Special order merchandise will be subject to regular retail pricing. Credit for special orders expire on September 30, 2020. PAGE 17
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2020 CELEBRITY Septmeber 10-12, 2020
OVERALL CHAMPION: DOUG BORER & CHRIS BORER DEVANEY FLIGHT Winner - Neal Roehrs and Zach Wiegert Runner-Up - Trevor Knuth and Michael Lucchino OSBORNE FLIGHT Winner - Doug Borer and Chris Borer Runner-Up - Jayme Tschirren and Brent Tschirren SOLICH FLIGHT Winner - Michael Augustine and Rich Nolte Runner-Up - Jared Rathe and Nate Conroy FROST FLIGHT Winner - Lynn Knuth and Joel Hohensee Runner-Up - Bob Schultz and Steve Benjamin
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