Valentine s Day Evening of Romance Dinner Saturday, February 12 th, :30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Dinner by Reservation Choice of Appetizer

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1 Volume 4, Issue 2 Maumelle Country Club Newsletter February Club Manor Drive, Maumelle, AR Valentine s Day Evening of Romance Dinner Saturday, February 12 th, :30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Dinner by Reservation Choice of Appetizer Asiago Cheese Bisque or Shrimp Cocktail Salad Spinach Salad w/ Strawberries in a Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing Dessert Red Velvet Cake Choice of Wine w/ Dinner Merlot Chardonnay White Zinfandel Choice of Entrée Chicken Breast Stuffed w/ Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes in a Wild Mushroom Sauce & Herb Rice Entertainment provided by Michael Eubanks $ Per Couple Please call Kellie at by February 9 th for your reservation. Mixed Grill dining will not be available on this evening. or Beef Tenderloin Medallions w/ Béarnaise Sauce Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Asparagus or Almond Crusted Tilapia topped w/ a Citrus Sauce & Roasted Asparagus

2 President s Message Dear Fellow Members, As the New Year begins, Cimarron and Kellie are working hard to book events for our clubhouse and course. The schedule is filling up quickly with several new events and repeat business from last year. This is a testament to the condition of our course and the staff s ability to run first class tournaments and events. I would like to thank everyone involved for the continued effort to make sure that our members and guests are satisfied. As our current membership numbers are low, we will be making a big push to attract more members to our Club. The newly formed membership committee, headed by Gib Carpenter, has 896 begun work on the 2005 MCC Membership Drive. We will update the membership on the progress of the program and as always, we need your help in promoting and recruiting new members! As for outside events on the course, we are being more aggressive to make sure we can maximize revenue without interrupting member play. Please check the calendar so that you can plan accordingly with these events. Each of you can help by bringing out guests to enjoy our wonderful course. As I mentioned last month, 2 guests a month for 8 months of the year will increase cash flow and improve our financial position. I am proud to be the Club President and confident that our management team and membership will succeed in making Maumelle the best Country Club possible. See you at the Club. Your President, Royce LoBianco Membership News February is the month not only to celebrate special relationships, but also new and lasting ones. Help the Club form new relationships by providing me with names of prospective members. It s easy to do and MCC will benefit from our current Members taking the time to help provide information on potential new Club Members. Give me a quick phone call, send me an , ksadler@maumellecc.com or drop by the Club to tell me about someone you think would make a great addition to our Membership. I will be more than happy to follow up on any leads you may have. This is a wonderful time for you to invite your friends and co-workers to join in all the exciting events planned for With warmer weather just around the corner, golf will get into full swing before we know it. We encourage you to bring guests to enjoy our beautiful course. Show your support for the Club and make plans to attend the many exciting upcoming events! Happy Valentine s Day! Kellie Sadler Welcome New Members! Associate Associate Junior Social Thomas & Deborah Browne Matthew & Gina Mobley Michael & Carrie Johnson Mark & Kim Luker Robert & Ann Skinner Ron & Linda Grossman Jeff & Kathryn Kohlstedt James & Susan Kincannon

3 Manager s Message A special thank you to everyone that attended the MCC New Year s Eve party. Once again, the staff did a wonderful job on the décor and food. I think everyone who attended would agree that it was a huge success. It s not too late to sign up for the Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 6th. There are a few squares left on the board, so stop by the Club and get signed up! This is one of the biggest events of the year Don t miss out! Make plans now to attend the Valentine s Day celebration on Saturday, February 12 th. Chef Tony and the Entertainment Committee have selected a wonderful menu to accompany the jazzy saxophone style provided by Michael Eubanks. Reservations will be taken between the hours of 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Also on the agenda is the annual MCC Mardi Gras Celebration. This will be held on Friday, February 25 th from 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Chef Tony & the staff will prepare several of your Cajun favorites and Star DJ will be providing the entertainment. These are the only menu items that will be served that night and reservations are required by February 22 nd. One catch to this event you must come in costume! Don t worry if you don t have any party wear, it will be provided for all who attend. The cost is $10 per person / $20 per couple and covers party favors, costume masks and entertainment. Reservations are required. Call Kellie at to sign up for these events! MCC is proud to announce that Bruce Baxley, Assistant Golf Professional, has been chosen as January Employee of the Month. Bruce has been with the Club for two years. He is actively working towards his PGA membership through self-study courses, education seminars and hands-on training. Bruce was chosen by the department heads because of his teamwork, attendance and willingness to go the extra mile to help in every department. Thanks for a job well done, Bruce! I am happy to announce that Jackie Pace, former kitchen employee, will be returning to the MCC family on February 1 st. Her knowledge and cooking style will compliment the current kitchen staff. Be sure to come out and welcome 1531 Jackie back to the club. Once again, it is your support that will make 2005 a great year! Be on the lookout for new dining specials, incentive programs and information on all upcoming events at the Club. So please continue to frequent the Club and help in the recruitment of new members, because that is the key to our success. Cimarron Grubb General Manager MCC Employee of the Month BRUCE BAXLEY Assistant Golf Professional Congratulations Bruce on a job well done! From all the staff at Maumelle Country Club

4 From the Pro Shop Just a reminder, all carts are to remain on the cart path for the remainder of the winter months. Those who require a handicap flag, please check with the Pro Shop on restrictions. Also, remember to repair your ball marks and take your sand bottle with you and fill your divots when hitting from the fairway. Thanks for your cooperation and let s keep our course beautiful! The Super Bowl Scramble & Party will be held on Sunday, February 6 th. The tounament field is full and this promises to be a fun event. If you have not purchased your square on the Super Bowl board, you must do so to participate in the party! By now, everyone should have received the 2005 event calendar. This will continue to change throughout the year and we will keep you posted on all changes and new events. Also, remember to fill out your information card that you will receive with your January statement. Return this card by February 28 th and your name will go into a drawing for a free pair of Foot-Joy golf shoes compliments of your PGA Professional. The first MGA event is scheduled for February 26 th. The format for this event will be a standard Four- Man scramble and after the round, chili & cornbread will be served to all MGA participants in the Men s Locker Room. Cimarron, Bruce & Nick. Turf Talk w/ Terry Package Guest Fees: 12 Guest Fees $ plus tax *Package Guest Fees may be purchased during the month of March. The packages are good April 1 through October 31. Unused guest fees become void on November 1. Each member may purchase one package per year. The guest must play with the member who purchased the package ASGA & AWGA HANDICAPS BILLINGS Your 2005 Handicap fees will be on your February 28 th, 2005 billing. If you do not want this service for 2005, please contact the office prior to this date. The Handicap Fee is $ Unfortunately, the late fall and winter have been dominated by poor weather and record precipitation. This has certainly affected the amount of projects golf maintenance has been able to complete. We ve spent the majority of our labor hours repairing bunkers that wash from heavy rains and on general course maintenance typical of a wet year. Hopefully, the weather will be drier in February and March and allow the completion of the river-line cleanup and the scheduled irrigation and landscaping projects. In addition, the record precipitation has rendered the golf course 2492 very wet and our ability to accommodate flags has been limited. Golf Maintenance appreciates your patience and understanding as we await much drier weather and fairways. The wet weather has also affected the pre -emergent applied last fall. For this reason, the first spring pre-emerge was moved from the first of February to the middle of January. This should keep additional poa from germinating as well as kill the poa that came up early. The second pre-emerge will follow in March. As noted on the pro shop door, the ball washer refurbishment program has begun. The goal is for all of the ball washers to be repaired and back on the course this spring. Terry Spurlock Golf Course Supt.

5 MGA News The 2005 MGA Board of Directors held their first meeting of the new year on January 20 th. The agenda was to set the formats for all MGA dates and to elect the officers for The dates and formats will be available to you on the 2005 Golf Calendar and the officers are as follows: President Tim Pipkins Vice President Todd Holcomb Secretary Mark Stanley Treasurer Bill Collins Board Member Bill Page The Directors have selected events that will be appealing to all handicap ranges and have even added a new Friday Evening event that promises to be a great time for all involved. Just a reminder, there has been a $5.00 increase in the monthly MGA entry fee. This increase will add to the prize money pool and allow the MGA to donate more money to golf course related projects. The 2005 MGA Board of Directors would also like to thank 2389 outgoing President, Don Hudak and his board for the great job over the past 3 years. A special thanks to all the members who supported the MGA in Let s strive to increase participation and make 2005 a great year! Tim Pipkins MGA President MWGA News Mark your calendars now for our first play day of the season, Wednesday, March 2. We will have a 10:00 a.m. shotgun scramble with the meeting to follow. If the weather does not cooperate, our meeting will be at 11:00 a.m. in the Mixed Grill. Be sure to call the Pro Shop to sign up and let them know if you plan to stay for lunch. Ladies, if you haven t played with us before, please plan to come out. We have various levels of players, including a nine-hole group for those who are working on their handicap or don t have time to devote to a full round. Dues are only $20.00 and we always have a great time Watch your for information about an organizational meeting in early February to fill committee positions. Please drop me an (sandycarpenter@sbcglobal.net) so that I can update my records. See you soon--sandy February Early Lovebird Special Love is in the air at Maumelle Country Club in February with our Early Lovebird Give Away! Not sure where to take your sweetie on Valentine s Day? Let us help you make your evening special and romantic! Fill out this coupon and send it in with your payment on or before February 10 th and be entered in a drawing to receive one FREE entrée at our Valentine s Day Evening of Romance Dinner Saturday, February 12 th. Name Member Number Congratulations to our January Winner!!! Jim Watts

6 MCC s A TRIP TO THE RACES OAKLAWN BUS TRIP Monday, February 21 ST, 2005 $30 per person includes: ***Bus Ride (Leave 10:30am - Arrive back at 8:00pm) Limited to 47 people ***Reserved seating in Non-Smoking section (Smokers may walk up one level to the smoking area) ***Racing Form ***$10 in Oaklawn Bucks for lunch, etc. Call Kellie by Friday, Feb. 11th if you are interested in going on this trip! Mardi Gras Party Friday, February 25 th 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Come to Maumelle Country Club and celebrate Mardi Gras with Fun Costumes, Cajun Cuisine, Great Music and Dancing. $10.00 Charge Per Person at the door! (covers party favors & DJ) Several delicious Cajun Appetizers & Entrées prepared by Chef Tony and his staff! Star DJ will be providing your music entertainment! We would like everyone to be in the Mardi Gras Spirit and come in costume. If you don t have one, beads and masks will be provided at the party. Reservations are required. Call Kellie at to sign up for this event! Attention All Club Members Please remember RULE # 20 in our Golf Rules & Regulations! Food, beverages and ice chests are available at the Clubhouse. No member or guest shall be allowed to bring food or beverages (except water) on the club grounds for consumption except by approval by the Club Manager. Glass containers are prohibited on the course at all times. We ask that ALL MEMBERS abide by this rule. Maumelle Country Club continues to lose F & B revenue each year due to this problem. When MCC loses, WE ALL LOSE! Please help support your club and abide by Rule # 20. Thank You!!!

7 Board of Directors Officers President Royce LoBianco Vice President Mary Lynn Dickey Secretary Mike Hocutt Treasurer Tom Pangburn Directors Gib Carpenter Jim Harvey Rolfe Kennedy Todd Holcomb Todd Krauser Staff General Manager/Head Golf Professional Cimarron Grubb Course Superintendent Terry Spurlock Membership/Events Kellie Sadler Office Manager Tina Hilton Executive Chef Tony Mitchell Clubhouse Maintenance Wayne Reed Telephone Numbers: Restaurant/Reservations Mixed Grill To Go Orders Club Office Men s Locker Room Golf Course Maintenance Fax Free Steak Dinners Somewhere hidden in the newsletter are four Member s club numbers. Find your member number and win one free steak dinner. Hours of Operation Dining Hours: Mixed Grill Tues.- Thurs. 11:00 am 7:30 pm Friday 11:00 am 9:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am 7:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am 3:00 pm Dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 pm Pro Shop Hours: Tuesday Sunday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Administration Hours: Tuesday Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm CLOSED MONDAYS Member Payments: For your convenience, we have a payment box on the lower level of the clubhouse. The box is located in the hall right across from the accounting office. We ask that all payments be put in the locked payment box. All member bills are to be paid to the accounting office by the 15 th of the month. All accounts not paid will be charged a late fee of $20.00 on the 16 th of the month. The late fee will be assessed as in accordance with the Club s bylaws (Article IV, Section 5). Thank you for your cooperation If you have any questions, please call the club office at You must claim your dinner before the last business day of the month.

8 MCC Entertainment News This year we are going to bring back some of our favorite events from the past and add several new experiences to Maumelle Country Club. In December, we put together a top team of entertainment enthusiasts for the 2005 Entertainment Committee! Stephanie Krauser, Wade Anderson and Traci Etheridge have joined me to make sure 2005 provides an exceptional calendar of events for our members! We would like to take this opportunity to give you a sneak peek at some of the first quarter s Big Event dates! Mark your 2005 Calendars! February 6 th February 12 th February 21 st February 25 th March 12 th 13 th March 17 th April 16 th Super Bowl Party Valentines Dinner Oaklawn Adventure Mardi Gras Party Goldstrike Golf and Spa Trip (Tunica) St. Patrick s Day Celebration The Day After After Tax Day Chili Cook-off and Corn-Hole (Bean Bag Toss) Tournament. Please feel free to pass on any ideas that you would like to see take place this year to any committee member! We would love to have your suggestions. Todd Holcomb Entertainment Committee Chairman