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As the weather warms, activities and events change towards outdoor venues with active themes.

1 March 2015 Newsletter Dakota Dunes Country Club 960 S Dakota Dunes Blvd ~ Dakota Dunes, SD ~ p (605) f (605) ~ facebook.com/dakotadunescountryclub The 2015 Season Dining Menu Your Management Team is hard at work preparing for the upcoming season. As the weather warms, activities and events change towards outdoor venues with active themes. The Master Golf Calendar has been inalized and is included in this newsletter as well as online and in the Golf Shop. This is a great tool to use when planning your Summer Schedules. Watch for upcoming s with more details to sign up for events. Men s and Ladies League Letters will go out in the mail this month outlining the plans for 2015 Leagues. Registration forms will be included, so please return to the Golf Shop prior to the deadline. The Summer Activities Schedule is in the works. Parents, mark down Wednesday, April 15th on your calendar. We will be hosting the Junior Summer Sign Up Event. This event will be held in the Banquet Room with information on summer offerings and the chance to sign up Swimming Lessons, Junior Golf, Kid s Summer Camps and more. If you have ideas for activities or events to be held in 2015, please speak with Jessica or Rick. From speaking with individual members and reading survey comments, we ve heard from many of you that you are missing your favorites on the menu. So we are changing it up! Starting this month, your new Dining Room menu will feature the top sellers and favorites from the past few of years. Three Cheese Flatbread, Chicken Noodle Soup, Sante Fe Salad, Salmon Tacos, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, the Steak Sandwich...they are all here! Features will continue for the Dinner Menu; however, we will be changing to weekly features instead of biweekly. NEW MEMBERS Jason & Jennifer Williams with children Allyson and Hannah Thomas & Paula Guntren with children Grace and Andrew

CHEF s The TABLE Saturday, March 7 6:30pm 16 seats available for five course meal paired with beverages presented by Executive Chef Jean-Paul

dipping sauce SECOND COURSE Seared Scallops and Pancetta pan seared scallops and pancetta resting on a sweet corn sauce with grilled asparagus

Bacon-Wrapped Duck duck breast and leg meat mixed in cracked peppercorn, wrapped in bacon and compressed into a tight roll, roasted until crispy

2 CHEF s The TABLE Saturday, March 7 6:30pm 16 seats available for five course meal paired with beverages presented by Executive Chef Jean-Paul Nielsen $65++ per seat FIRST COURSE Lobster Bacon Cigars bacon and lobster meat chopped up and rolled into wonton wrappers with a sweet Chile dipping sauce SECOND COURSE Seared Scallops and Pancetta pan seared scallops and pancetta resting on a sweet corn sauce with grilled asparagus THIRD COURSE Pork Belly with Asian Slaw pork belly, slow braised and sliced over a bed of Asian-style cabbage and carrot slaw FOURTH COURSE Bacon-Wrapped Duck duck breast and leg meat mixed in cracked peppercorn, wrapped in bacon and compressed into a tight roll, roasted until crispy and sliced into rounds over a bed of creamy butternut squash risotto with a cherry port reduction and chive oil FIFTH COURSE Maple-Bacon Ice Cream with Roasted Peaches

Are you an equity member interested in running for the Board of Managers?

Two seats on the Board of Mangers will be opening up this year.

vote from a list of candidates provided by the Nomination Committee.

Please contact Jessica with your interest!

3 Are you an equity member interested in running for the Board of Managers? Or maybe you need more details? Two seats on the Board of Mangers will be opening up this year. At the annual meeting of the equity members in April, the membership will vote from a list of candidates provided by the Nomination Committee. We are happy to meet with any interested party and answer any questions. Please contact Jessica with your interest! Saturday, March 21 11:00am Dining Room The cost of the class is $10. or call Rick to sign up. Dining Hours Tuesday Saturday Sunday Breakfast 11:00am 9:00pm 10:00am 1:00pm Palmer Hours Tuesday Saturday Sunday 11:00am 9:00pm 10:00am 2:00pm Tuesday, March 24 6:30pm SAVE THE DATE! TUESDAY, MARCH 24! MORE INFORMATION TO COME!

Golf Shop Hours Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am 3:00pm Thursday 9:00am 6:00pm Friday & Saturday 10:00am 3:00pm Justin Arlt Head PGA Professional Are you ready for the 2015 golf season?

Better yet schedule a golf lesson with Jeff or Justin in preparation for success. Mark your calendars for Friday, March 6 th from 3-7.

4 Golf Shop Hours Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am 3:00pm Thursday 9:00am 6:00pm Friday & Saturday 10:00am 3:00pm Justin Arlt Head PGA Professional Are you ready for the 2015 golf season? The wait is about over; it s time to get ready. The golf simulator is here and is a great way to practice and get your body in shape for the season. Better yet schedule a golf lesson with Jeff or Justin in preparation for success. Mark your calendars for Friday, March 6 th from 3-7. We will be doing a Titleist itting/demo day in the banquet room on the simulator. This will be by appointment only in 45 minute intervals. Call the golf shop to register your slot. The staff has been assembled for the season. We are happy to have Jeff Adams, our irst assistant, returning for his 3 rd season with us. The seasonal assistant golf professionals will be new in 2015 and both coming directly from Golf College in South Carolina as recent graduates. Nick Mrla is originally from the Lawton area and is excited to return home and be a part of DDCC. Kevin Burchardt is the other new hire and is from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin and is looking forward to this new experience and move to Dakota Dunes. Please make a point to welcome both Nick and Kevin to DDCC in March. Thank you to those that took the time to ill out your member survey so that we can make needed improvements and changes to our operation to better serve you. We are dedicated to the programs, services and experience we provide you and the survey is one tool that helps us each offseason. Overall the golf department is happy to report a 99.35% satisfaction rate. Our ratings in each of our 6 speci ic categories tracked saw a higher rating and improvement from 2013 to 2014 which marks not only good ratings but improvement from year to year. This year our lowest ratings came in the areas of Junior Golf, Pace of Play and Bag storage. We will make the following changes and improvements to each area: Junior Golf A team golf program will be offered that is geared toward a team atmosphere for learning. A pee wee program and advanced program for older players will also be offered. We will be setting aside more time and instruction for our kids in 2015 Pace of Play We have hired starters and rangers for use on busy days in peak season. Flag system will be used to communicate issues on the course in an ef icient and effective manner. Bag Room Services New policies and procedures will be set that require each club to be pulled and soaked before cleaning. Golf professionals will administer and monitor the service at the start and end of each day rather than player service staff. We look forward to another great season in 2015!!! See you on the course soon Justin J. Arlt, PGA BRUNCH SAVE THE DATE Sunday, April 5 10:00am 2:00pm Easter Egg Hunt begins at 12:30pm

WITH TRACEY Don't let the name scare you! Tracey Mozak has been in the fitness industry for 20 years.

Tracey likes intervals, circuits and Tabata which all consist of a total body workout with weights, bands, balls and cardio to create a great workout.

She will usually end class with additional abdominals and some gentle yoga. Please bring a mat and water! Class will held Thursdays from 9:30am 10:30am in the Recreation Center at no additional cost!

Once shot value criteria is met, then the operator in the bucket moves on to dead, diseased, and dying within the tree to improve health and well-being for the tree.

5 WITH TRACEY Don't let the name scare you! Tracey Mozak has been in the fitness industry for 20 years. She has her personal training certificate through IFPA and is also certified in group class and yoga. Format of Boot Camp with Tracey will change weekly. Tracey likes intervals, circuits and Tabata which all consist of a total body workout with weights, bands, balls and cardio to create a great workout. It can be very intense or you can work at your own level with modifications. It is a fun and fast way to burn a lot of calories. She will usually end class with additional abdominals and some gentle yoga. Please bring a mat and water! Class will held Thursdays from 9:30am 10:30am in the Recreation Center at no additional cost! Doug Hausman Golf Course Superintendent February 24 th found us elevating trees for the ield of play and ambient light for turf health out on the ifteenth hole. Once shot value criteria is met, then the operator in the bucket moves on to dead, diseased, and dying within the tree to improve health and well-being for the tree. Once pruned all of the nutrients will be concentrated to what s left allowing the tree to lourish for many seasons to come. This has never been done on ifteen so the hole will be much more enjoyable to play for all skill levels. The third annual volunteer day is coming in March. A day will be picked prior to opening with an alternate day planned in case of weather issues. We will be picking up brush left from the winter seasons pruning at nine, ten, and ifteen and hauled to a staging area or pit depending upon ground conditions. The only thing required is a smile, gloves, and outdoor clothes. The 2015 season will be concentrated on consistent greens speeds, bunkers, and grooming and growing in seventeen and eighteen. Second to that will be the tees, where not fully recovered from dessication, we will remove tree roots as required and then sod. All indications are the winter moisture to date has been suf icient to have a normal spring. We are planning on taking out three beds at the front entrance of the clubhouse to improve irst impressions. On the golf course we will install barber poles on the rest of the par fours and ives to expedite speed of play for our members and guests. We re also going to install new lags which should be more visible and hold up better to the wind and sunshine for a season. We look forward to the spring season as winter has certainly been long enough for all of us. Need a Locker? Contact the Golf Shop if you would like to rent a locker in the Clubhouse Locker Rooms Only $79 for the year!

6 2015 Master Golf Calendar April Tues, Apr 28 7:00pm Men s Golf Rules & E que e Weds, Apr 29 7:00pm Ladies Golf Rules & E que e May Weds, May 6 7:00pm Ladies League Social Fri, May 8 4:30 7:30 Evening on the Tee Sat, May 9 3:00pm Derby Day at the Dunes Tues, May 12 8:30am TT Ladies AM League Begins Tues, May 12 5:45pm SG Men s League Begins Weds, May 13 5:45pm SG Ladies League Begins Fri, May 15 3:00pm Course opens a er Tri State Masters Fri, May 22 5:45pm SG Couples Twilight Trivia Mon, May 25 9:00am SG Memorial Day Tournament Sat, May 30 9:00am SG Member Member Championship Sun, May 31 9:00am SG Member Member Championship June Sat, June 6 Dark Parent/Jr Glow Ball Weds, June 10 5:45pm SG Ladies Guest Night (9 hole) Fri, June 19 5:45pm SG Couples Twilight Casino Thurs, June 25 Closed Course Closed (Governor s Cup) Sun, June 28 3:30 SG Couples Championship July Sat, July 4 7:30am TT Flag Event 3:30pm TT Couples Tournament Fri, July 10 5:45pm SG Couples Twilight Tailgate Sun, July 12 3:30pm SG Parent Junior Championship Sat, July 18 8:00am TT Club Championship Sun, July 19 8:00am TT Club Championship Fri, July 24 TBA Ladies Invita onal Thurs, July 30 8:00am TT Junior Club Championship August Thurs, Aug 6 All Day SG Invita onal Prac ce Round Fri, Aug 7 All Day TT Invita onal Day 1 Sat, Aug 8 All Day TT Invita onal Day 2 3:00pm Course Opens a er Invite Tues, Aug 11 5:45pm SG Men s League Final Weds, Aug 12 5:45pm SG Ladies League Final Weds, Aug 19 5:45pm SG Ladies Par 3 & Banquet Fri, Aug 21 7:00pm Dunes Cup Party Sat, Aug 22 9:00 TT Dunes Cup Sun, Aug 23 9:00 TT Dunes Cup September Mon, Sept 7 9:30am SG Labor Day Golf Event Tues, Sept 8 Closed Course & Golf Shop Closed (Aerify) Weds, Sept 9 Closed Course & Golf Shop Closed (Aerify) Sat, Sept 12 Dark Couples Twilight Glow Ball Tues, Sept 15 5:00pm SG Men s Fall League Begins Sun, Sept 20 Tues, Sept 22 October Closed Course Closed Sunday a ernoon through Tuesday morning (NCAA) Sat, Oct 3 All Day TT Reverse Golf Tues, Oct 6 4:45pm SG Men s Fall League Final Dakota Dunes Country Club Golf Shop ~ (605) SG=Shotgun, TT=Tee Times Event Details and Sign up Information will be provided closer to event dates.

March 3: Golf Simulator is here! Banquet Room: Call Golf Shop for Tee Times Rick Pruett Activities Coordinator The lucky month of March is here and we are starting to prepare for spring time.

Fitness is big going into spring so make sure to come join one of our many classes.

With a lot a variety to choose from make sure you get yourself ready for the spring with one (or two) of these great classes! March 7: Chef s Table 6:30pm Dining Room: It s all about the bacon!

7 March 3: Golf Simulator is here! Banquet Room: Call Golf Shop for Tee Times Rick Pruett Activities Coordinator The lucky month of March is here and we are starting to prepare for spring time. Poker league winds down in March with inal table set for March 17 th. Good luck to all the guys trying to make the inal table. Fitness is big going into spring so make sure to come join one of our many classes. We have great news too as we add another free class to the membership Boot Camp class with Tracy Mozak is at 9:30 on Thursdays in the Rec Center! With a lot a variety to choose from make sure you get yourself ready for the spring with one (or two) of these great classes! March 7: Chef s Table 6:30pm Dining Room: It s all about the bacon! March 13: St. Patrick s Day Specials Green Beer is here! March 16: March Madness Brackets Due March 17: Final Poker League 7:00pm Palmer Lounge: Final Table March 21: Kid s Cooking Class 11:00am Dining Room: Learn about cupcakes! March 24: Chef Lesson 6:30pm Banquet Room: Topic TBD Dakota Dunes Country Club will be having a March Madness Pick-em contest. The NCAA basketball season is coming to a close and it s time for the craziness of March Madness. Be a part of the pick-em contest this year. Play-in games are Tuesday March 17 th and 18 th with the remaining irst round games beginning on Thursday March 19 th. Pool sheets will be due Monday, March 16 th by 6 pm. You will need to pick the play in games as a part of the contest. More details to follow as the tournament gets closer. March 13 th celebrate St. Patrick day early in the Palmer with our green beer special. We will have drink specials that night and Chef will kick off a special St. Patrick day menu that night. Whether your Irish or not come and enjoy some pre St. Patrick day fun in the Palmer. Kids, come in and learn how to make great tasting cupcakes with Chef Jean Paul. Saturday, March 21 st at 11 am for our kids cooking class. Chef will walk you through how to make different lavored cupcakes. Please Rick to sign up for the fun! Mark your calendars for what s coming up in April. We will have our Spring Market on April 1 st. Kids we will do our Easter Egg dying on Friday, April 3 rd. The Easter Bunny and our annual Easter Egg hunt will be Sunday, April 5th. With the summer right around the corner, we will be hosting our 2015 activities sign up night on Wednesday, April 15 th. And for the adults our Margaritaville party with the band Too Drunk To Fish will return for a great night of fun on April 24 th.

Junior Golf Packet will be emailed out this month! Contact the Golf Shop with questions or for more information.

8 Dakota Dunes Junior golf To provide you with the most fun and current developments in junior golf with the focus on long-term youth development. Dakota Dunes Junior Golf Mission Exciting changes are coming to Junior Golf which includes a Team Golf Program. We re the Dakota Dunes Country Club DRAGONS! Junior Golf Packet will be ed out this month! Contact the Golf Shop with questions or for more information. Jessica Weber Marketing/Membership Director In February we found ourselves promoting the Club at the Great Plains Golf Expo in Sioux Falls. Our booth attracted around 400 visitors as Justin and I discussed membership, golf outings, merchandise, Day at the Dunes and the overall status of the course following the lood. This event was a great way to get in front of the public and spread the word about the upcoming season. I m excited to see the results it produces. As we gear up for another exciting season here in 2015, we all know that our Members are the life-blood of the Club. Our Club s membership roster has grown through the years because of Members referring their friends and family to DDCC. We are always looking for good families to join ours! It is our hope that all of you will continue to promote the enjoyment that you experience here at your Club to friends and family. Please do not hesitate to contact me about a prospective Member family interested in the bene its of membership here at DDCC! The countdown is on for the summer season. We are exited to have the outdoor patio for the full season this year! Get ready for a special menu and great times!

NEW MEMBERS. Guest policy. Annual meeting. Jon & Liz Determan with Alexandra, Andrew & Seth

NEW MEMBERS. Guest policy. Annual meeting. Jon & Liz Determan with Alexandra, Andrew & Seth June 2015 Newsletter Dakota Dunes Country Club 960 S Dakota Dunes Blvd ~ Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 ~ p (605) 232-3000 f (605) 232-3084 www.dakotadunescountryclub.com ~ facebook.com/dakotadunescountryclub