Volume 106 Issue 10 october 2014 Saturday, October 18th 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Norfolk country club “Club Views” Norfolk, Nebraska * Established 1908 Please make your reservations early!! No other menu will be served this evening Garden Salad Beef Rouladen Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Slow Cooked German Short Ribs Wienerschnitzel Spatzels and Warm German Potato Salad Red Cabbage and Vegetable of the Day Dessert Schweine Ohren and Apple Strudel $19.95 per person ++ Children Prices Available 1 There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding and that which is lost by not trying." ...Francis Bacon, British writer and statesman Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent." -- Marilyn vos Savant, American columnist Chef’s Carved Prime Rib Dinner BIRTHDAY NIGHT Saturday, October 11th Included with the dinner is a garden salad, vegetable, potato and dinner rolls IF YOUR BIRTHDAY WAS IN SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER YOUR BIRTHDAY AT THE CLUB WILL BE CELEBRATED ON OCTOBER 16TH $22.95++ Every Friday night in TCI October JEFF PASold [email protected] Town & Country Insurance Norfolk 402-379-3445 Toll Free 800-371-3035 Fax 402-379-8310 Home 402-371-4663 P.O. Box 193 2116 Market Lane Norfolk, NE 68701 www.tcagency.com A.Y.C.E Fish Fry Includes cole slaw and hush puppies $10.95 2 Congratulations Ryan Brenden on a 3rd place overall finish at The National Amputee Golf Tournament. OFFICERS President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Ladies President Past President Todd Pospisil Bill Robinson Dave Maggart Lelice Newcomb Michelle Kluver Frank Arens BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jim Bartee Don Bell Jay Fleecs Julie Hall Dennis Dolliver Jeff Pasold Todd Pospisil Warren Reimer Bill Robinson STAFF General Manager Office Manager Grounds Supt. Asst. Ground Supt. Head Golf Pro Head Chef Lounge Manager John Peterson Carol Zoubek Ryan Reifert J.J. Schafer Bryan Hughett Jason Jensen Tami Effle COMMITTEES 2014 Men's League Champions Dave Maggart and Casey Herbolsheimer! House Michelle Dudley, Lori Williams, Jeff Klein, Don Bell, Don Polodna Golf Todd Pospisil, Wade Olson, Julie Hall, Casey Herbolsheimer, Rod Marsden, Bev McKillip, Dave Maggart, Randy Hagedorn, Michelle Kluver Greens Portia Becker, Warren Reimer, Bob Dudley, Rick McCoy, Russ McKillip Tennis & Pool Jim Bartee, Renee McClymont, Bill Robinson Finance Jared Faltys, Jeff Pasold, Bob Dudley, Dave Maggart, Todd Pospisil, Bill Robinson Ladies Golf Michelle Kluver Membership Committee Russ McKillip, Jake Claussen, Lance Morrow, Jay Fleecs, Jason Love CLUBHOUSE (402) 371-3230 GOLF SHOP (402) 379-1188 www.norfolkcountryclub.biz Email—[email protected] 3 ...and from our General Manager Autumn is one of my favorite seasons….there is a lot to like about fall. I know not everyone is a fan of autumn, but I think it is a beautiful time of year. Fall has a reputation for dreariness and being the boundary line for a comparison of life and death. For me, however, autumn is not about death of summer but about rest. The green of summer disappears and blossoms into shades of brown, burgundy, gold and hints of orange. The air turns clear, clean, and brisk… all around us the spicy crisp aromas and views of the land chases the summer away. I see autumn as a time of new beginnings. Nature slows down and gathers its strength to see it through the winter and for the surge of growth in the spring. It is a time to reflect on where we have been and where we are going. While most of the club’s outside activities have slowed down there are plenty of events planned in the clubhouse. Come celebrate NCC’s Oktoberfest Buffet on Saturday evening, October 18th. This will be the only menu served this evening with many of your favorite German dishes. Sunday, October 26th beginning at 11:00 a.m. bring out the whole family to our Halloween Sunday Brunch. New for 2014 is our Ghoulish Creepy Candy Buffet. Ditzy the Clown is slated to entertain the whole family with her antics and balloon sculptures. Ladies Night Out is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a FREE appetizer buffet for our LADIES ONLY while it last. The club is celebrating Ciderfest all month with a selection of various ciders. Additional information for these events and others in this month’s newsletter. Guests are always welcome to these events so don’t forget your neighbors or family. Invite them out for an enjoyable activity at the club. Please make reservations whenever possible for these events at the club. I want to thank my wife Cassie for all the work she did this season tending the club’s garden and making it so successful. I appreciated the members that made a visit to the garden/tree nursery and all the positive comments. Many of our members took advantage of the club’s sale of Dill and Bread/Butter pickles and the fresh complimentary produce that was available on the table in the club’s lobby. On Saturday, October 4th the club will be closed for dining to accommodate two private functions. I’d like to remind everyone to make your reservations early if you’re planning a Holiday party this year. Space fills very fast. Please contact me for any of your special functions or banquet needs. See you at the club…...John The club’s garden to table program was quite plentiful this year. I want to thank all the members that donated items to the garden this year and also the grass clippings that were dropped off. 4 In 2012 the Norfolk Country Club went to a 10 month dues payment plan as opposed to 12 months. The reason for this was to help cash flow at the end of the year. All dues should be paid no later than November 2014. Please look at your most recent statement and if your balance is more than 2 payments please divide the amount by 2 and make 2 monthly payments in October and November to equal the total amount due. Thank You As I reported in a previous emails to the membership it is very difficult maintaining staff for the clubhouse. Although we are continuing our efforts to recruit new staff through various ways it has been a slow process and at times not very successful. Wednesday, October 22nd Free Cider Tasting 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Guests are welcomed Reservations would be nice if possible Free Appetizer Buffet “FOR LADIES ONLY” while they last “LADIES only raffle” Please keep in mind as you visit the club that it has and is an ongoing struggle, and at times very difficult, maintaining the proper staffing levels to serve the membership in the dining room and 19th hole throughout the year. I have diligently and continually been working to locate, hire and train the type of staff we all expect at our club with very little success at times. So remember the next time you’re at the club we would appreciate your patience and understanding with the staff that are on duty, doing the best they can and quite possibly being short-handed. The Board, House Committee, staff and I do not enjoy reducing any of our services or operating hours to our members and guests; however, regrettably, there undoubtedly could be times the club’s dining will be closed due to staff issues. If at all possible the club will do everything it can, to remain open. Thank you for your understanding. The club will keep the members informed through the email address the club has on record. If you are in doubt that the club is open please call the office. 5 Sunday Brunch Sunday, October 26 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Food + Fun + Goody Bags Ditzy the Clown Kids wear your Halloween Costume to the Club NEW for 2014 our Ghoulish Creepy Candy Buffet! Three (3) and under free Four (4) to twelve - $8.95 Thirteen (13) and over - $11.95 All members are invited to attend the Brunch RESERVATIONS BY WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22 6 Understanding Frost Delays The following was presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. As winter starts to give way to spring-like temperatures, the desire to hit the golf course intensifies. It also signals a change in golf course management activities that can affect one's game and the conditions found on the course. In many regions of the country, golfers occasionally face frost delays in the spring, thus pushing back starting tee times. When frost is present golf course superintendents delay play until the frost has melted. This is done to prevent damage that affects the quality of the playing surface and could potentially be very expensive to repair. Frost is basically frozen dew that has crystallized on the grass, making it hard and brittle. A grass blade is actually 90 percent water, therefore it also freezes. Because of the short mowing height (sometimes as low as 1/8 inch) and fragile nature of the turf, putting greens are most affected by frost. Walking on frost -covered greens causes the plant to break and cell walls to rupture, thereby losing its ability to function normally. When the membrane is broken, much like an egg, it cannot be put back together. Golfers who ignore frost delays will not see immediate damage. The proof generally comes 4872 hours later as the plant leaves turn brown and die. The result is a thinning of the putting surface and a weakening of the plant. The greens in turn become more susceptible to disease and weeds. While it may not appear to be much of an issue if a foursome begins play early on frost-covered greens, consider the number of footprints that may occur on any given hole by one person is approximately 60. Multiply that by 18 holes with an average of 200 rounds per day and the result is 216,000 footprints on greens in a day or 6,480,000 in a month. It may also be possible to reroute play to holes where the frost melts more quickly. But regardless of these methods, the best medicine is for all to understand the how and whys of the delay and in turn gain a greater appreciation for the golf course. It would also be wise to give the course a phone call before heading out to play to see if tee times have been pushed back due to frost. As golf enthusiasts superintendents do not like to delay play, but they are more concerned about turf damage and the quality if conditions for the golfer. Frost also creates a hardship on a golf facility's staff as all course preparations are put to a halt until thawing occurs. Golf carts can cause considerable damage, therefore personnel cannot maneuver around the course to mow, change cup positions, collect range balls, etc. have been pushed back due to frost. One technique employed to reduce possible frost damage is to raise the cutting height of mowers to create a heartier surface. 7 REDD’S ANGRY ORCHARD STELLA ARTOIS CIDRE Free Cider Tasting Day Wednesday October 22nd beginning at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. All ciders contain alcohol!! When the hustle and bustle of the season pulls you in different directions, there’s a place where you can turn for help….. Start Planning Now!! The holiday season will be upon us before we know it! It is not too early to begin planning your holiday events. The Club is taking reservations for holiday parties and space is filling up fast. Please contact the Club office to reserve space for your personal or company holiday parties. The Club would also like to assist you with any in home entertaining you may be doing. We offer a wide variety of platters and hors d’oeuvres to choose from. Please keep this in mind when planning your parties. Contact John for information on room availability, cocktail parties, sit-down dinners, party platters and more! 8 2014 Norfolk Country Club’s Labor Day Classic 2014 Labor Day Classic Champion Matt Lenser Labor Day Classic President Flight Champion Scott Bruening Labor Day Classic 1st Flight Champion Bill Folkerts Labor Day Classic 3rd Flight Champion Rich Mangiameli Labor Day Classic 2nd Flight Champion Brandon Sherman Photographs by Teresa Hughett 9 10 2014 Newsletter Advertising The Norfolk Country Club is looking for members that would like to advertise their businesses in the Club Newsletter and on the Club’s website. This is a great opportunity to advertise your business to hundreds of members and support your club at the same time. For more information call the Club office at (402) 371-3230 Thank you, to all the members and businesses that advertise now and have in the past, we appreciate your support. Casey Knake, CFP®, CLU, ChFC 314 North 5th Street, Suite 400 Norfolk, NE (402) 379-1811 11 October 2014 “where good friends meet to have good times”... Sun Mon Tue Wed 1 Thu 2 Fri 3 FREE Cider Tasting Oct. 22nd 5 6 7 13 4 Club will be closed this evening 8 9 10 Club Closed 12 Sat 11 Prime Rib Night 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31 Club Closed 19 20 Club Closed 26 Halloween Party 27 Club Closed 12
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