Founded 1965 Kent, Washington MERIDIAN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB NEWSLETTER

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1 Founded 1965 Kent, Washington MERIDIAN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB NEWSLETTER February 2017

2 A message From The Chairperson Meridian Valley Country Club th Avenue SE, Kent, WA Board of Trustees Debbie Herron...Chairperson Bill Naubert......Vice Chairperson Steve Haley...Secretary Jim Arline...Treasurer Garry Baldwin...Trustee Robert Culp...Trustee Todd grenich...trustee Cheryl Havener......Trustee Keri Segale.....Trustee Audit Committee Chair: Nick Barry Jim Arline Green Committee Chair: Dave Wahlin Cheryl Havener Board Representation Long Range Planning Committee Chair: Randy Reber Jim Schack - Flynn Cochran Membership Chair: Todd grenich Golf Activities/Social Committee Chair: Keri Segale and Robert Culp 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 Helen Wall.....Captain Sharon Hitsman...Assistant Captain Lisa Giovanini-White & Marie Wendle....Twilight Chair Executive Staff Greg Manley, PGA. General Manager/Director of Golf Craig Benson, GCSAA...Course Superintendent Koll Farman, PGA...Head Golf Professional Ryan Walker... Food and Beverage Manager Armando Camarillo Chef Meridian Valley Web Site Gordon Fasbender...Web Administrator Bob Steiner...Juniors/Men Kathy Peterson......Women Front Office: Fax: Golf Shop: Gatehouse: Visit our Website at Happy Freezing New Year! So far, this year s weather has been either freezing or standing water on top of frozen ground. I hope by the time this article arrives it is warm and sunny. While weather impacts playability of the course, the dining area is open, warm and ready to serve your meal by our skilled, friendly staff. Keep the club in mind when heading out for that dining engagement. The pro shop is also open and always ready to assist with gear for NW winter golfing.. Support your club whenever possible. The club is fortunate to continue to experience solid membership numbers, but retaining current and attracting new members is a focal point. The Progressive Membership is available through April, so encourage friends, family and acquaintances to give it a try. Even those certain a private club isn t for them will be pleasantly surprised and there is a safety valve of a minimal investment and no long term commitment! Membership input is always welcome and is a vital part of the club s success. Feedback is solicited periodically via the surveys and your candid response is extremely valuable. Surveys are planned for twice a year. The results are used to measure member satisfaction (return on enjoyment!) and as one tool to evaluate staff performance. Outside of the surveys, should issues arise the most effective course of action is to communicate, via , phone or in person, directly with management. The first board meeting of 2017 was January 26th. Among the goals this year are optimizing board structure, reviewing the club s shared services agreement with MVMA and strategic planning. Discussion will focus on capital projects that will retain and attract new membership. Following changes implemented the last few years, the board s focus is on long range planning partnered with monitoring current financial performance and assisting management in achieving goals. Looking forward to a great year! Debbie Herron, Chairperson Meridian Valley Country Club 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 2016 because of the revised dues structure. However the FTE should be used to track our progress moving forward in 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: 511 FTE # of Members: 325 Equity # of Members: 319 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 5:00PM - 8:00PM Thursday.. 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday... 7:00 AM - Noon... 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM** Sunday... 7:00 AM - 8:30AM... 8:30 AM - Noon Lunch 11:00AM - 5:00PM.. 5:00PM - 8:00PM February Hours of Operation * 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... Tuesday-Friday... Saturday/Sunday... 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Fitness Center Daily 5:00 AM - 8:00PM *Clubhouse and closing are simultaneous **Unless otherwise noted on reverse calendar

Women s Division Girls Night Out Meridian Valley Country Club Calendar of Events - 2017 s January 26 th February 23 rd March 22 nd

(*w/katie & Vanessa) Glam Bunco Mad Hatter Bingo Line Dancing Minute to Win It No Event No Event Poker Night Fashion Show Holiday

3 Women s Division Girls Night Out Meridian Valley Country Club Calendar of Events s January 26 th February 23 rd March 22 nd April 25 th May 25 th June 22 nd July 28 th August September 21 st October 12 th November 16 th December Black Jack Pictionary* (*w/katie & Vanessa) Glam Bunco Mad Hatter Bingo Line Dancing Minute to Win It No Event No Event Poker Night Fashion Show Holiday Bunco No Event WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AGAIN! Your Girl s Night Out Committee Bev Strain, Claudia Bredow, Pat Perry & Lisa White

Social & Dining! Kid s Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration! Saturday March 4th, 2017 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Join us for a special celebration of Dr. Seuss s Birthday. There is fun to be had by all who attend!

00 per person Please call the Clubhouse to reserve Darin Gagner Cooking Class Series at Meridian Valley Country Club!

4 Social & Dining! Kid s Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration! Saturday March 4th, :00 AM -12:00 PM Join us for a special celebration of Dr. Seuss s Birthday. There is fun to be had by all who attend! Activities Include: Cat in the Hat Coloring Dr. Seuss Reading The Thing inspired dessert Green Eggs & Ham Buffet! $20.00 per person Please call the Clubhouse to reserve Darin Gagner Cooking Class Series at Meridian Valley Country Club! Please arrive at 5:30pm for each class Steakhouse Cooking February 21st FULL SEAFOOD March 21st FULL Mastering the Pan April 11th Limited Availability If you are interested in any of the classes please call the Clubhouse to make reservations or to be placed on a waiting list. Kid s Cocoa & Canvas Saturday February 11, :00-2:30PM Bring the kids out for Cocoa and painting! A Valentine s themed painting, a perfect gift for mom! All painting items supplied Gourmet Cocoa station included in cost $35.00 per painting Please call the Clubhouse to reserve. (253) Valentine s Day Tuesday February 14, 2017 Special three course meal dinner. See the front page for the full menu for the evening. $49.95 Please call the Clubhouse to reserve. (253) Indoor Golf Event Saturday February 25, :00-9:00PM Team Competition is Scotch-Scramble format. Make your own eightsome or Golf Shop will pair you. Bring your putter and your sense of humor! Please call the Clubhouse to reserve. (253) Social Happy Hour Sunday March 12, :00-6:00PM Come Meet Our New Members and Re-engage with Long Time Friends over Happy Hour & Drink Specials! No Reservation Needed.

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Meridian Valley country Club finish my bookwork. As of February 1, 2017 I am officially a member of the PGA of America. This January I tested out of the third level of the PGA education curriculum.

It has been quite the journey and I could not have done it without the support from all of the members at Meridian Valley.

Those fees go toward books, testing fees, and a week long trip to PGA Education headquarters in Port St.

6 Meridian Valley country Club finish my bookwork. As of February 1, 2017 I am officially a member of the PGA of America. This January I tested out of the third level of the PGA education curriculum. I entered the PGA apprentice program in the fall of 2011 and have been working toward becoming a member ever since. It has been quite the journey and I could not have done it without the support from all of the members at Meridian Valley. Each level of the program can cost $2,000-$3,000 which is quite the undertaking for any Assistant Golf Professional. Those fees go toward books, testing fees, and a week long trip to PGA Education headquarters in Port St. Lucie, Florida where all students attend 5 days worth of seminars and get the opportunity to see what other professionals are doing around the country. With your donations and Glowball Tournament participation the past two years I was able to attend my seminars and I would like to extend a thank you to all of the people who helped me along the way from my family, members, students, mentors, and fellow golf professionals. It truly was a group effort. To celebrate I attended the 2017 Teaching and Coaching Summit and PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando last week. I look forward to continuing my education and bringing all knowledge and experiences back to Meridian Valley to continue to grow the game is going to be our best year yet. Thank you again to all those who made this possible, I am now a proud PGA Member! Sincerely, Carissa Simmons, PGA

7 At the Club! 2017 MVCC GHIN Golf Handicap Information GHIN Golf handicaps will be activated in Washington (MVCC) on March 1. All golfers should maintain a golf handicap to be able to 1) track his/her golfing progress and 2) compete in club golf competitions. The 2017 cost of a GHIN golf handicap ($31 for adults and $5 for juniors) is set by the Washington State Golf Association. The cost is an annual cost, January 1 December31, regardless of whether the handicap is activated on January 1, July 1 or any other date prior to November 15. If you do not have a golf handicap, NOW IS THE TIME to establish one. If you have/had a handicap with a golf organization other than MVCC, now is the time to transfer the handicap to MVCC. MVCC will bill for handicaps in the February billing. Handicaps added after that billing will be billed individually. There is no refund for active handicaps after March 1. If you wish to establish an MVCC GHIN golf handicap contact Robert Steiner (rlsteiner@comcast.net) MVCC Handicap Chair, or the golf shop staff. You can also pick up a Handicap Request Form in the MVCC office or the golf shop. Indoor Golf Event February 25, 2017 from 6:00-9:00PM Featuring a live DJ for Music & Fun! Open to all MVCC Members and their Guests Social Members are encouraged to attend! Team Competition is Scotch-Scramble format. Make your own eightsome or Golf Shop will pair you. Bring your putter and 19th Hole Food your sense of humor! 6:00pm Cocktails 6:30pm Hosted Buffet 7:00pm Tee Off $34.95 per player Field Day March Madness! This is a great way to welcome our Progressive Members to the Club! March 18, 2017, 8:30am Shotgun Featuring: Salad Bar BBQ Chicken, Ribs, Salmon Corn on the Cobb Loaded Mash Potato Coleslaw Cookies & Brownies Pairings will be made by handicap and 4 person scramble. Special lunch stations after play in the dining room. Please sign up on ForeTees.

At The Club! Save the Date! 2017 Washington Open Pro-Am Benefitting Folds of Honor May 19-21, 2017 PGA Pro-Am Draw Party!

This tournament benefits Folds of Honor. Folds of Honor is a 501 (C)(3) charitable foundation supporting the spouses and children of those killed or disabled in military service to America.

8 At The Club! Save the Date! 2017 Washington Open Pro-Am Benefitting Folds of Honor May 19-21, 2017 PGA Pro-Am Draw Party! Wednesday February 22nd, 2017 at 7:00PM ~Pick a PGA Pro to Play With~ Greg Manley Koll Farman Brian Thornton Carissa Simmons Choose a course to play such as Aldarra, Seattle GC, Tacoma CC or TPC Snoqualmie! Please call the Golf Shop to sign up for the PGA Pro-Am Draw Party! (253) Join us for our biggest PGA charity golf tournament of the year! The Muckleshoot Casino Washington Open Pro-Am will pair four amateurs with a PGA professional to enjoy three days of golf at the beautiful Meridian Valley Country Club. This tournament benefits Folds of Honor. Folds of Honor is a 501 (C)(3) charitable foundation supporting the spouses and children of those killed or disabled in military service to America. We can honor those who fought for our freedom by serving the families they leave behind. For additional information please take a peek at our website or contact Tournament Director Chris Manley chris@meridianvalleycc.com Don t forget about your sweetheart this Valentine s Day! All red, white, and pink apparel 30% OFF now through February 14 th! On Friday, February 24 th we will be having a ONE-DAY sale! Stop by for 40% OFF all apparel, hats, headcovers, and socks! All items must be In-stock!

Men s Monthly Social + Golf Events! Wednesday February 8th 6:00pm in Men s Card Room Chef Bartoletti will be Serving Pasta Cooked to Order in the Men's Card Room.

for more exciting MVCC events! St. Patrick s Day Inspired Fresh Sheet...March 17 Kids Easter Brunch.April 15 Easter Brunch.

9 Men s Monthly Social + Golf Events! Wednesday February 8th 6:00pm in Men s Card Room Chef Bartoletti will be Serving Pasta Cooked to Order in the Men's Card Room. Along with Caesar Salad, Antipasto Platter, Garlic Bread Stick and Tiramisu for Dessert. Special Bottles of Wine will be Available for Purchase! $16.95 Per Person Please sign up in the Men's Card Room Wednesday February 22nd 7:00 PM in Men's Card Room Come out on Men's Night for a Cribbage Tournament. Payout will be based on Number of Participants $20 Entry Fee Please sign up in the Men's Card Room Calendar March 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Save the Date for more exciting MVCC events! St. Patrick s Day Inspired Fresh Sheet...March 17 Kids Easter Brunch.April 15 Easter Brunch.April Women s Day Opening Day for women s Division 1 Men s Day 8 Men s Day Kid s Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration! 10:00 AM - 12:00PM Social Happy Hour! 4:00PM-6:00PM Women s Day 15 Men s Day St. Patrick s Day Inspired Fresh Sheet Taylor Made Demo 10:00 AM 2:00PM 18 Field Day March Madness Help us welcome our new members! 8:30AM Shotgun

19 7 Women s Day 14 Women s Day 21 Women s Day 28 Women s Day 1 Men s Day 8 Men s Day 22 Men s Day Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 12 Social Happy Hour!

10 19 7 Women s Day 14 Women s Day 21 Women s Day 28 Women s Day 1 Men s Day 8 Men s Day 22 Men s Day Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 12 Social Happy Hour! 4:00PM-6:00PM Valentine s Day 5:00-8:00pm Reservation Required Steakhouse Cooking Class with Darin Gagner 6:00-9:00pm February Men s Day PGA Pro-Am Draw Party 7:00pm in the Lounge :00AM- 7:00PM 16 11:00AM- 7:00PM 23 11:00AM- 7:00PM Girl s Night Out Pictionary 5:00 PM 3 10 Dining Room Closed at 5:00pm for Private Event Heritage Room and Member Lounge Only Clubhouse Fax meridian@meridianvalleycc.com Golf Shop Gatehouse Dinning Room Closed All Day for a Wedding 7:00AM-3:00PM Heritage Room & Lounge Only until 3:00pm 11 Kids Cocoa Canvas Valentine s Event 12:00-2:30pm Dinning Room Closed at 5:00pm for Private Event Heritage Room and Lounge Only 18 Field Day 2 Person Best Ball 8:30AM Shotgun 25 11:00AM-5:00PM 7:00AM-5:00PM Indoor Golf Event 6:00-9:00pm

Founded 1965 Kent, Washington MERIDIAN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB NEWSLETTER

Founded 1965 Kent, Washington MERIDIAN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB NEWSLETTER March 2017 A message From The General Manager Meridian Valley Country Club 24830 136th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042 2017 Board of Trustees