MERIDIAN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB NEWSLETTER November 2016 Founded 1965 • Kent, Washington
M E R I D I A N V A L L E Y C O U N T R Y C L U B N E W S L E T T E R N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6
F o u n d e d 1 9 6 5 • K e n t , W a s h i n g t o n
A message From Greg Manley
Meridian Valley Country Club 24830 136th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042
2016 Board of Trustees
Randy Reber…................................. Chairman Debbie Herron .................. Vice Chairperson Bill Naubert.......................................Secretary Jim Arline…….....................................Treasurer Cheryl Havener...…..............................Trustee Bill Cogswell........................................Trustee Steve Haley ............................................Trustee Garry Baldwin.......................................Trustee Keri Segale ..…........................................Trustee Doug Bredow ..........................*Past President
*Non-voting
Audit Committee Chair: Nick Barry
Jim Arline
Green Committee Chair: Dave Wahlin
Garry Baldwin– Board Representation
Long Range Planning Committee Chair: Randy Reber
Jim Schack - Tom Fleck - Flynn Cochran
Membership Chair: Steve Haley
Golf Activities/Social Committee Chair: Keri Segale
Andy and Tracee Romine….………..….…………….....Junior Program Bob Kitto...................................................Men’s Special Event Nights Rodney Lindbeck...............................................Men’s Member/Guest Greg Bartoletti...….….............................................Couples’ Twilight Jim Cooper, Bob Janzing.........................................Member/Member Dan McFarland………………………….……….......Club Championship Dan McFarland…...Captains’ Cup - Single/Team/Pozzi Couples Bob Steiner.............................................Handicap, Senior Exchanges Jerry dinsmore……..............................................Prime Player Events
PNGA Representatives Bob Steiner · Judy Thompson · Ryan Thrower
Women’s Division Kathy peterson…….........................................................................Captain Lisa Giovanini-White & Marie Wendle…….…........Twilight Chair
Executive Staff Greg Manley, PGA....................................................General Manager/
Director of Golf Craig Benson, GCSAA..................................Course Superintendent/ Director of Finance
Koll Farman, PGA............................................Head Golf Professional Mike Haack ………….…………..……………...……..Restaurant Manager Armando Camarillo..………………….……………...………..………….Chef
Meridian Valley Web Site Gordon Fasbender................................................Web Administrator Bob Steiner............................................................................Juniors/Men Kathy Peterson...……………………………………………………....Women
Front Office: 253.631.3131
Fax: 253.631.9014 Golf Shop: 253.631.3133
Gatehouse: 253.631.2225 Visit our Website at www.meridianvalleycc.com
MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS
In an effort to provide more clarity to you about membership numbers, we have created a Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equation to better represent where our membership stands. The below FTE number is found by dividing our current dues revenue by $475. Please note that this FTE should not be compared to 2015 because of the revised dues structure. However the FTE should be used to track our progress moving forward in 2016. While we have more active members in actuality than the number below, we feel this provides a clearer at-a-glance representation.
Total # of Members: 530
FTE # of Members: 331
Equity # of Members: 333
November Hours of Operation
Beverage Service* Monday........................... Closed Tuesday.......................... 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday & Friday..... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday………………… 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday......................... 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday............................ 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Golf Shop Monday........................... 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday-Friday............... 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday/Sunday............. 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Fitness Center
Daily 5:00 AM - 8:00PM *Clubhouse and Beverage Service closing are simultaneous **Unless otherwise noted on reverse calendar
Office
Monday.......................... Closed Tuesday - Friday............... 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday........................ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Restaurant Monday.......................... Closed Tuesday……………........ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday & Friday Lunch.......................... 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dinner………………… 5:00PM - 9:00PM Thursday……………….. 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday Breakfast..................... 7:00 AM - Noon Menu Service.............. 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM** Sunday Breakfast..................... 7:00 AM - 8:30AM Brunch Buffet.............. 8:30 AM - Noon Lunch………………… 11:00AM - 5:00PM Dinner……………….. 5:00PM - 8:00PM
The Progressive Membership is back! This is your chance to have your friends, family and colleagues try MVCC to see if it fits their lifestyle. Starting November 1st your prospect can try the club for six months with family dues of only $200. Each $200 payment they make will accrue towards the 2017 initiation fee of $3,000. This program has been the catalyst of our membership growth the past three years. Please consider recommending someone for this opportunity and let Adriana know! If they decide to join in the spring, you will receive a $200 MVCC gift card for your efforts!
Congratulations to the three newly elected Board Members. Debbie Herron, Todd Grenich and Robert Culp will be great additions to the Board and Debbie Herron will become the next Chairperson beginning January 1st! I want to thank Josh Lyons, Korey Cutlip and Flynn Cochran for running for office. They are fantastic candidates and I look forward to their continued involvement in the Club and possible candidacy in the future. Thank you to all 6 members for taking the time to make MVCC better!
Your management staff and Board are very busy working on The 2017 Operating Plan that will be approved at the December 8th board meeting. The components of this plan are the Budget, Tree Plan and Capital Spending Report. The engine that makes this plan work is revenue, and dues are a huge component of that. We will announce the 2017 dues structure after the December board meeting along with The Operating Plan to continue the growth and betterment of MVCC.
Finally your club is booked solid with holiday events. Thank you to all the members who have chosen their Club for their holiday event. We have also changed The Holiday Open House to a Christmas Celebration and Champions Recognition. This will be a festive evening with your friends and we will take some time to recognize our 2016 Champions as well. Entertainment will be provided and there will be a charge for Social Members attending this year. Don’t miss out on the fun events at your Club this Holiday Season!
If I can answer any questions for you please do not hesitate to ask!
Thank you,
Greg Manley, PGA
General Manager – Director of Golf
BUNCO IN BLUE JEANSPizza & Pasta Night
Thursday, November 17th, 20165:00 pm Cocktails; 6:00 pm buffet /$19++ ; Bunco 7 pm
Space is limited to the first 60 people
P lease RSVP to MVCC @ 253-631-3133 by Nov. 15th
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WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AGAIN!
Your Girl’s Night Out Committee
Bev Strain, Claudia Bredow & Lisa White
Come dressed down in
your favorite Blue Jeans &
play with the ladies!
Buy-in $5
Payout play ends @ 9pm
All MVCC Women, Social
Members &friends of
MVCC are welcome!
Women’s Division
As November arrives we still have three weeks of golf to enjoy. Our Season Finale Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Awards will be given at this event for Ringers, Birdies and Monthly Medal. Make sure to put this special event on your calendar. Please remember our Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11, and let them know they are appreciated. If you have not completed the Women’s Division Survey, please take a moment to do so. Your responses will determine how next year’s events will look. If you liked something we want to know and if you did not, we want to know that too. Thank you to those who have already completed the survey. Girl’s Night Out is scheduled for Thursday, November 17, and features Holiday Bunco. Plan on getting in the Holiday spirit with old friends and new guests. After Girl’s Night Out we only have a week to think about and prepare that wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner we may be hosting for family and friends. With Thanksgiving, the Holiday Season begins so SAVE THE DATE - Tuesday, December 20 for our Christmas Gala. Hosted punch will be served at 5:30 p.m. with Dinner and Entertainment at 6:30 p.m.
MVCC Information
Calendar
December 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Menu Service 11:00AM-3:00PM Beverage Service 11:00AM-7:00PM
2 Menu Service 11:00AM-5:00PM Beverage Service 11:00AM-5:00PM No Dinner Service; Clubhouse Closed at 5:00pm
3 Breakfast 7:00AM-12:00PM Santa Brunch 9:30AM Check –in Menu Service 11:00AM-8:00PM Beverage Service 7:00AM-8:00PM Dining Room Closed for a Holiday Party
4 Breakfast 7:00-8:30AM Beverage Service 7:00AM-8:00PM Brunch Buffet 8:30AM-Noon Menu Service 11:00AM-8:00PM
5 Clubhouse Closed Golf Shop & Course Open 11:00AM
6 Women’s Day Menu Service 11:00AM-3:00PM Beverage Service 11:00AM-7:00PM
7 Men’s Day Menu Service 11:00AM-8:00PM Beverage Service 11:00AM-9:00PM Dinner 5:00-8:00PM
8 Menu Service 11:00AM-3:00PM Beverage Service 11:00AM-5:00PM
9 Menu Service 11:00AM-8:00PM Beverage Service 11:00AM-9:00PM Dinner (Lounge & Heritage Room Only) 5:00-8:00PM Dining Room Closed for a Holiday Party
10 Breakfast 7:00AM-12:00PM Menu Service 11:00AM-5:00PM Beverage Service 7:00AM-5:00PM No Dinner Service; Clubhouse Closed at 5:00pm
11 Breakfast 7:00-8:30AM Beverage Service 7:00AM-8:00PM Brunch Buffet 8:30AM-Noon Menu Service 11:00AM-2:00PM Christmas Celebration & Champions Recognition 4:30PM Golf Shop Sale 4:00-8:00pm
12 Clubhouse Closed Golf Shop & Course Open 11:00AM
13 Women’s Day Menu Service 11:00AM-3:00PM Beverage Service 11:00AM-7:00PM
14 Men’s Day Menu Service 11:00AM-5:00PM Beverage Service 11:00AM-5:00PM Men’s Spaghetti Feed 5:00PM No Regular Dinner Service
15 Menu Service 11:00AM-3:00PM Beverage Service 11:00AM-7:00PM
16 Menu Service 11:00AM-8:00PM Beverage Service 11:00AM-9:00PM Dinner (Lounge Only)
5:00-8:00PM Dining Room Closed for a Holiday Party
17 Breakfast 7:00AM-12:00PM Menu Service 11:00AM-5:00PM Beverage Service 7:00AM-5:00PM No Dinner Service; Clubhouse Closed at 5:00pm
Save the Date for more exciting MVCC events!
December 18th…………………………...Holiday Brunch
December 18th…………………………...Holiday Dinner
December 31st…………………….……..New Year’s Eve
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