NOV/DEC 2018 GrandVIEWS MEMBER NEWSLETTER COUNTRY CLUB OF PEORIA INSIDE THIS ISSUE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER From the Desk of the General Manager From the Fitness Director Thanksgiving To Go From the Golf Shop Golf Results From Tee to Green Turkey Shoot Winter Guidelines Sunday Brunch CCP Book Club Home Style Dinners Prime Rib Saturday Thanksgiving Buffet Children s Christmas Party Candlelight Dinners Holiday Open House Holiday Lunch Buffet Home for the Holidays Brunch New Year s Eve Dinner November Calendar of Events December Calendar of Events 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 7 7 8 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 12 BY CHRIS REIS, CCM With the holiday season brings a time to enjoy family and friends. At the end of November, the Club will be decorated and geared up for a busy December. Please make your reservations and mark your calendar for these great holiday events at Country Club of Peoria: Thanksgiving Buffet (Thursday, Nov. 22nd), Family Holiday Party (Sunday, Dec. 2nd), Candlelight Dinners (Sunday, Dec. 9th & Sunday, Dec. 16th), Holiday Open House (Tuesday Dec. 18th), Home for the Holidays Brunch (Sunday, Dec. 23rd) and New Year s Eve dinner service. The Club will also feature a special holiday lunch buffet starting Tuesday, Dec 18th through Friday, Dec. 21st. Take this opportunity to bring out a group for lunch and enjoy a very festive menu. Reservations are always appreciated!! I would like to remind everyone about the Club s Employee Holiday Fund. This traditional gift is the most appreciated employee benefit we provide to our staff. This voluntary gift is distributed in December among all Club employees with exception of me. Distribution is based on length of service and income level. This year, on request from many members, we will implement an automatic charge on November 30 to your monthly statement. This automatic charge will reflect your 2017 contribution or $75.00. Please remember you will have the option to either increase, decrease or decline your contribution. Thank you in advance for the continued support of this great holiday tradition at CCP. As we look to the end of the year, the management staff and I are working diligently to present the 2019 operational budget to the Board of Directors for approval. The goals for the budget are to continue to operate the Club fiscally responsible and address the continued need for top level amenities and services. As all of you are aware, these services come with expenses and it is our highest priority to manage these expenditures while achieving our goal of total member satisfaction. The Club is projected to end 2018 meeting many of our budgeted goals. This has been a good year but we did see a slight decline in membership. Keeping the membership levels up and seeing continued usage and growth helps to enhances the managements abilities to run the club at the highest expectation levels. I will keep everyone informed of what to look forward to in 2019. The annual meeting was held on Tuesday, October 16th. Tyler Petersen, Board President, reported to the GENERAL MANAGER continued on page 2 www.ccofpeoria.org Tucked away along the world s most beautiful drive at 4700 North Grandview Drive Peoria Heights, IL 61616 Phone Fax (309) 686-2582 (309) 686-7019
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS GENERAL MANAGER continued from page 1 audience a very positive message on the overall health of the Club. The membership is using the Club and its facilities. One of the goals for 2019 is the continued dedication of new member recruitment and retaining our current members. Chris Atkinson, Board Treasurer, reported on the Club s financial position and the continued ability of the Club to pay down debt. Member recruitment and usage is key to a healthy cash flow and the Club s ability to pursue and pay for enhancements around the Club. The voting membership approved the nomination of four new Board members: 1. Matt Coulter 2. Robert Gates 3. James Hefti 4. Greg Miller With the incoming board members, we say goodbye and thank you to two board members: Harry Puterbaugh and Amy Paul-Cassulo. Each have dedicated their time and effort to serve and we recognize their valuable contributions at the board level. Mr. Petersen also announced the new and returning officers for the 2019 Board of Directors: President Sid Ruckriegel Vice President Marty Best Secretary Robert Gates Treasurer Chris Atkinson The staff and I look forward to working with the new board and keeping Country Club of Peoria a premier Club in Central Illinois. Please continue to share with me your comments and concerns about your club. I enjoy hearing about what you think of CCP. I look forward to seeing everyone enjoying the many holiday traditions and events at CCP. Happy Holidays! FROM THE FITNESS CENTER, MICHAEL BUHS The holidays are almost here! I just wanted to welcome all members to enjoy the fitness center this winter. Just a reminder to all CCP members that the fitness center is included in your membership. If you need some motivation or guidance I do offer private training sessions for $35 and group training sessions for $25. The fitness center hours are from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM daily. I offer early-morning sessions starting at 6AM Monday through Friday, and evening training sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30 to 7:30PM. Stay active this winter and come down to the fitness center at CCP! 2 NOV/DEC 2018 GRANDVIEWS
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS THANKSGIVING TO GO! Let Chef Stephen prepare your Thanksgiving Day meal for your family and friends this year. He and his staff can provide incredible side dishes or the entire spread - including the turkey! Take the worry out of trying to cook that great big bird - enjoy a juicy brined bird fresh from YORDY FARMS. Only a limited number of meals will be available to pick up on Thanksgiving, but you can always pick everything up the day before and use the easy to follow reheating instructions. FULL MEAL Feeds 12 14 $285 ++ per meal Whole roasted turkey (approximately 21 lbs.) Traditional bread stuffing & gravy Mashed potatoes Green bean casserole Roasted Brussel sprouts with bacon and drizzled balsamic Cranberry sauce Candied yams with roasted pecans Green salad with Paris dressing Dinner rolls & butter Choice of two with whipped cream: pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie CHEF STEPHEN'S THANKSGIVING MEAL TO-GO ALA CARTE 21 lb. turkey (fully cooked) $180 ++ Whole beef tenderloin (seasoned, seared, and ready to carve) $195 ++ Mashed potatoes (Feeds 10-12) $30 ++ Gravy $15 ++ per quart Traditional stuffing (Feeds 10-12) $30 ++ Roasted Brussel sprouts (Feeds 10-12) $35 ++ Cranberry sauce $10 ++ per pint Candied yams with roasted pecans (Feeds 10-12) $35 ++ Green bean casserole (Feeds 10-12) $30 ++ Salad with dressing (Feeds 10-12) $20 ++ Pies: pumpkin, apple or pecan $15 ++ Dinner Rolls $12 ++ ++ Please note that prices do not include tax or service charge that will be added to the final total. ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 PICK-UP Wednesday, November 21, 11:00am 6:00pm Thursday, November 22, 12:00pm 3:00pm COUNTRY CLUB OF PEORIA 3
CLUB ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES FROM THE GOLF SHOP BY SCOTT BROWNFIELD Well, the offseason is here and preparation for the 2019 season is under way. The first order in hand is the 2019 Grandview Invitational. This year s invitational will be June 20th, 21st, and 22nd. The 2018 participants will be receiving an invitation email the 2nd week in November. Last year s participants will have until March 15th to reserve their position. Currently, we have nineteen on the waiting list so your prompt response is necessary. If you have not played and are interested in playing, email the golf shop with a request to be put on the waiting list. business hours can be made by contacting a member of the Professional Staff. Finally, thank you for another great year at The Country Club of Peoria. Hopefully, we made some great memories that last a lifetime. Thank you for the opportunity to serve this membership and we look forward to an even better 2019 season! As the season comes to an end, it is important to use your golf shop credit by the end of the year. If you are looking to make a major purchase after the first of the year please make special arrangements with the golf shop. Your cooperation with using your credit in the same calendar year allows the golf shop to turn merchandise. This will keep the shop stocked with new equipment and clothing each year. The golf shop hours for November will be 8:30 5:30 Tuesday thru Sunday. The December hours will be 9:00 dark Wednesday thru Sunday. Appointments outside normal TOURNAMENT RESULTS LABOR DAY 3 BB OF 4 1st: Jake Hunt, Mike Gulley, Charles Aprahamian, Chandler Wilfong 2nd: Nike Yates Sr., Nick Yates Jr., Guest, GHOST 3rd: Tyler Petersen, Chris Atkinson, Rusty Gibson, Derrick York 2018 MEMBER-MEMBER Scramble: Paris/Watson (26.75) Better Ball of Partners: Cain/Roberts (29) Alternate Shot Holes: Gibson/Runkel (33) OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP 1st Cain/Roberts 2nd Marchand/Mabee 3rd Puterbaugh/Hammerton 4th Gibson/Runkel 5th K. Julius/Hoerr 6th McQuellon/R. Julius CHILDREN'S HOME HOLIDAY DONATIONS The Country Club of Peoria is proud to partner with the Children s Home in Peoria this holiday season. Starting in December, a collection box will be available in the lobby of the Clubhouse. The Children s Home serves 1,700 children each month ranging in ages from birth to 22 years old. Items the Children s Home is looking for include: Toys (action figures, art supplies, craft supplies, books) Hygeine Items (baby wipes, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, disposable razors) New Clothing (adult XS-3XL, hats, flip flops, warm socks) Home Items (blankets, pillows, home décor, kitchen items) Thank you for helping the Children s Home make their holiday wishes come true! 4 NOV/DEC 2018 GRANDVIEWS
CLUB ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES FROM TEE TO GREEN BY ANDY MORRIS Where did the fall go? Seems like we skipped fall and went straight from warm weather to winter. With the Holidays in front of us and another year of golf quickly coming to an end it just seems to pass far too quickly. It won t be long and we will be talking holiday parties, snow and plowing. The warm weather of 2018 will be missed! November is a busy time for the course and we see many of our seasonal staff depart for the year. Many will return in the spring to join us for the 2019 season. We are very fortunate in that our core staff return annually and we can hit the ground running. Having an experienced staff is very much appreciated by our department managers. We couldn t do it without them on the team and we thank them for their efforts over the season. We will see them in the spring but between now and then they will enjoy some welldeserved time off. The winter months are busy for the Golf Maintenance Department. We focus on equipment maintenance and tear apart many pieces of equipment for their annual maintenance. The rush becomes getting it all put back together before the crew returns in the spring. We also have some course and club projects that we work on during the off season. Drainage work, landscape improvements and tree work all become priorities for the winter months. Again this year we will be planting trees in the spring. Harry Puterbaugh heads up the tree program and assists in finding donors to purchase trees to be planted. If you are interested in participating in the tree replacement program please contact Mr. Puterbaugh for more information. As we welcome in the winter the question of winter activities on the course usually comes up. The Green Committee and Golf Maintenance staff encourage winter activities on the course. Please see the Winter Guidelines for on course activities in this issue of Grandview. Again this winter we will use a flag system for allowing course activities. The flag is on the #10 tee and visible from the pro shop parking lot. A red flag means course unavailable for winter activities and a blue flag means the course is open for winter activities. The decision to allow activities is based on ground moisture, snow depth and how susceptible the turf is to damage. Please follow the guidelines for activities and check the flag on #10 tee when planning some winter activities. The course is beautiful when under snow so a winter walk can be really enjoyable. One of the major projects that takes place in November is the annual decorating of the clubhouse. Annette Hollaway and Roger Helton spearhead the effort to get the clubhouse and grounds looking festive. They do a great job every year and if you see them around join us in thanking them for their efforts. It is a lot of work! The Golf Maintenance Department would like to wish every member a joyous, happy and safe holiday season. It is a special time of year spending time with family and friends as we move through the holiday season. In our department we all enjoy some time with our families and friends and the opportunity to relax and recharge for the next season. It is our wish that you all enjoy the holidays! It may sound funny but it won t be long until we talk about the 2019 golf season. Until then, enjoy some Central Illinois winter weather and the holidays. Hopefully we won t have to get the plow out too many times but we will see. See you on the course! 2018 TURKEY SHOOT 4 PERSON SCRAMBLE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 10:00am Registration, 11:00am Shotgun Start $40 player entry fee RESERVATIONS REQUESTED Entry fee includes cart, lunch, prizes, and "Pro Treats". Guests are welcome. NO DRESS CODE! Call the golf shop at 685-1212 to reserve your spot. COUNTRY CLUB OF PEORIA 5
CLUB ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES Winter Activity Guidelines The following guidelines have been established for winter activities on the golf course for this upcoming winter. The Golf Maintenance Staff and the Greens Committee want our members to enjoy winter recreation on the course while minimizing impact on the turf. In order to protect the turf from damage, we ask that the following policy be followed. 1. Sledding will be allowed on #6 hill in front of the middle tee box, on #9 hill in front of the back tee box, and on the driving range in front of the practice tee. Please keep sleds off of greens and tee areas. 2. When sledding please use only flat bottom saucers, sleds and toboggans. NO RUNNER SLEDS ALLOWED. Runner sleds have the potential to cause serious turf damage. 3. Cross country skiing will be allowed around the perimeter of the course. Flags will be used to mark the designated trails to be followed. DO NOT SKI OVER GREENS AND TEE AREAS. 4. A flag will be placed on #10 tee at the Pro Shop parking lot. If the flag is BLUE then sledding and skiing are allowed. If the flag is RED then winter activities are prohibited. The amount of snow cover and ground conditions will dictate if activities are allowed. You may also contact the golf maintenance staff at 682-9432 or the clubhouse at 685-2582 to check current conditions. 5. No snow mobiles or four wheeling is allowed on the course at any time. If these guidelines are followed there will be minimal impact to the course and the membership will be able to enjoy winter recreation on the course. Utilizing designated areas and trails will help control and monitor use of the property by non-members. As always, we appreciate your help by following the above rules for the winter season. Thank you. 6 NOV/DEC 2018 GRANDVIEWS
CLUB ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES FIRST SUNDAY MIMOSA BRUNCH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 11:00am 2:00pm $19.50 adult, $13 per child (plus tax) JOIN US FOR A DELICIOUS BUFFET MENU FEATURING: Salad bar Breakfast pastries Fruit & cheese tray Smoked salmon display Omelet station Bacon & sausage Eggs Benedict French toast or waffles Carving station Chef's entrees Vegetable medley Breakfast potatoes Assorted cookie bars SATURDAY NIGHT PRIME RIB SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10 & 24 5:30pm - 9:00pm Queen cut (10 oz.) $28/person (plus tax) King cut (16 oz.) $36/person (plus tax) Reservations appreciated. In November Chef Stephen will offer a choice of King or Queen cut prime rib with a baked potato and seasonal vegetables as well as your choice of soup or salad. KIDS BUFFET INCLUDES: chicken fingers, macaroni & cheese and French fries NOTE: From time-time, substitutions must be made. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. HOMESTLYE FEATURE NIGHTS THURSDAYS IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER (EXCLUDING THANKSGIVING) 5:30pm-9:00pm $16.50 per person (plus tax) RESERVATIONS REQUESTED Join us on Thursday nights for a special home-made comfort dish. All featured items will include a choice of Soup or Salad. CCP BOOK CLUB MEETING OUR NEXT MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Join us at 5:30pm, with dinner to follow at 6:45pm. November's book is Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee Presented by Mike Shekleton Call the Front Desk to make reservations at 686-2582. Please e-mail Jill Terry if you have any questions, at terryjet2@aol.com. COUNTRY CLUB OF PEORIA 7
CLUB EVENTS RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for all events. THANKSGIVING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 11:00am - 2:00pm $38 adults (plus tax), $20 children (plus tax) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED MENU Mixed greens salad Caesar salad Pasta salad Broccoli salad Waldorf salad Cranberry sauce Shrimp cocktail Chef-carved Yordy turkey Chef-carved ham Chef-carved beef tenderloin Salmon with honey mustard dill sauce Whipped potatoes and gravy Traditional stuffing Cornbread and sausage stuffing Candied sweet potatoes with roasted pecans Baked green bean casserole Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and balsamic drizzle Assorted pies: pumpkin, pecan, apple Cherry crisp Assorted cheesecake KNEE HIGH BUFFET Mac & cheese Chicken tenders Tater tots Sweet corn 8 NOV/DEC 2018 GRANDVIEWS
CLUB EVENTS RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for all events. CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 11:00am 2:00pm $30 adults (plus tax), $18 children (plus tax), Children under 3 are complimentary Santa is coming to Country Club of Peoria! Bring the whole family for a fun day packed with crafts, goodies, and pictures with Santa and his reindeer. MENU Chef-carved beef tenderloin Chef-carved ham Vegetable medley Baked cod with lemon dill sauce Cheesy eggs Breakfast potatoes French toast and pancake station Bacon and sausage Mac and cheese Chicken fingers French fries Seafood pasta salad Broccoli salad Salad bar Fruit tray Cookies Oreo mousse Assorted cookie bars CANDLELIGHT DINNERS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 5:30pm Dinner begins $46 adults (plus tax), $22 children (plus tax) Children under 3 are complimentary RESERVATIONS REQUIRED RESERVE EARLY Candlelight Dinners fill up quickly! Join us for our festive gatherings with wassail, carolers and live piano, gourmet buffet dinner, grand Holiday dessert display, and good cheer! NOTE: No Ala Carte Dining Available COUNTRY CLUB OF PEORIA 9
CLUB EVENTS RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for all events. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 6:00pm 8:00pm The Board of Governors and the Staff of the Country Club of Peoria cordially invite all members and their immediate family to the Annual Holiday Open House. This is a complimentary, casual cocktail party with an extensive selection of hors d oeuvres. NOTE: No Ala Carte Dinner Available HOLIDAY LUNCH BUFFET DECEMBER 18, 19, 20 & 21 11:30am 2:00pm $18 per person (plus tax) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Holiday Lunch Buffet to include: Soup, Holiday salads, entrée items, holiday desserts. Bring your office staff and celebrate the holidays at the Club. NOTE: No Ala Carte Lunch Available HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS BRUNCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 11:00am 2:00pm $25 adults (plus tax), $13 children (plus tax) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Everybody is in town for the holidays, come out and enjoy a delicious brunch at the Club! NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 5:30pm 9:00pm RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Join us on New Year's Eve for regular a la carte dining along with Chef's featured New Year's Eve Menu! 10 NOV/DEC 2018 GRANDVIEWS
CLUB EVENTS RESERVATIONS REQUIRED for all events. NOVEMBER 2018 CCP CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Turkey Shoot 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 First Sunday Brunch Daylight Saving @ 2pm 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Sunday Breakfast Book Club House Committee Finance Committee Club opens @ 10:30am @ 2pm 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Sunday Breakfast Club opens @ 10:30am @ 2pm Board Meeting Turkeys To-Go Thanksgiving Buffet Turkeys To-Go Thanksgiving Day No Ala Carte Lunch Service 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 Sunday Breakfast Prime Rib Dinner Special Prime Rib Dinner Special Club opens @ 10:30am @ 2pm KEY: = Clubhouse/Member events = Golf Events = Tennis Events = Pool/Swim Team Events RESERVATIONS Reservations are required for all events. This helps the staff plan, prepare and ensure that our members have the best experience possible with each visit. Call 686-CLUB or email RSVP@ccofpeoria.org to make your event reservations! Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season from the entire Staff at The Country Club of Peoria. We look forward to serving you in the coming year and thank you for your commitment to the Club! REMINDER The Club will be closed on December 24-26, 2018 and January 1-2, 2019. COUNTRY CLUB OF PEORIA 11
COUNTRY CLUB OF PEORIA 4700 North Grandview Drive Peoria Heights, IL 61616 #797 Change Service Requested DECEMBER 2018 CCP CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Children's Christmas Party @ 2pm 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Sunday Brunch Private event Private Event Candlelight Dinner at 2pm at 2pm for dinner for dinner 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Sunday Brunch Candlelight Dinner Holiday Lunch Buffet Holiday Open House No Ala Carte Lunch No Ala Carte Dinner Holiday Lunch Buffet Holiday Lunch Buffet Holiday Lunch Buffet No Ala Carte Lunch No Ala Carte Lunch No Ala Carte Lunch 23 Home for the Holidays Brunch 24 25 26 27 28 Christmas Eve Christmas Day 29 at 2pm 30 31 Sunday Breakfast No Ala Carte Lunch Service 1 2 3 4 5 Prime Rib Dinner Special Club opens at 10:30am at 2:00pm NYE Dinner KEY: = Clubhouse/Member events = Golf Events = Tennis Events = Pool/Swim Team Events Clubhouse Golf Pro Shop 19 th Hole Swimming Pool CLUB NUMBERS (309) 686-2582 (309) 685-1212 (309) 685-3464 (309) 685-2313 Tennis Pro Shop Grounds Mainenance Fax Membership (309) 397-2548 (309) 682-9432 (309) 686-7019 (309) 282-2327 CONNECT ONLINE www.ccofpeoria.org www.facebook.com/ccpeoria