Maumelle Countr y Club VOLUME 11, ISSUE 8 A UGUST 12 NEWSLETTER Aug. 4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS President Steve Hillis Vice President Kathe Parson Secretary Craig Matthews Treasurer Larry Paladino DIRECTORS Bob Ellis Pat McClafferty David Parks Brian Scott Al Canelli August Reminders & Golf Events MGA Event Aug. 6-7 Greens Aerification Aug. 17-19 MCC Men s Club Championship Aug. 20 Crohn s Disease Golf Outing Aug. 22 MWGA/PV Swap Day Aug. 26 MWGA Mixed Event Aug. 28 First2975 Comp Golf Outing Aug. 30 Central AR Golf Outing Hawaiian Luau Friday, August 31st 7:00 10:00 pm End of Summer Pool Party - Adults Only! DJ will be Poolside playing all the best tunes Menu Assorted Salads Tropical Fruit Display Baby Back Ribs, Teriyaki Chicken Maui Fried Rice, Stir Fried Vegetables, Roasted Corn Key Lime Pie & Cheesecake $40.00++ per couple Wait-staff will be poolside to take drink orders Hula Contest & Limbo Contest Prizes for the Best Dressed Couple Luau Attire is encouraged
AUGUST 12 Newsletter Page 2 P R E S I D E N T S M E S S A G E Because of the water restrictions placed upon the residents of Maumelle; there are many perceptions that we as a private club get public resources not otherwise available to the residents. In a way this is true but MCC is a vital part of Maumelle and is one of the focal points when the city recruits growth, whether it is residential or commercial in addition to the tax dollars we pay as a club. The city of Maumelle is a great partner, one that we are happy to support as I firmly believe that each of us has a great product to offer. The city has agreed to allow us to receive a limited amount of water from Lake Willastein, but only in an emergent situation. Unlike other courses in the area, we have been able to rely on our own resources for water, but even with this we still have challenges keeping our course in a condition to meet the member s and their guest expectations. The board has recognized that the emergency resource may not always be available, most especially during an extremely hot and dry period. We as a club respect the beauty and what Lake Willastein means to the city and likewise we have to respect what the city has done for MCC. The board and Jason have started looking at our pumping system and what if in the event of a failure. We feel confident that our well has enough water to sustain us through the summer, but we have to insure that we can continue to pump the water into our irrigation ponds. As you know we have taken steps to protect our course by going to cart paths only and suspending Monday afternoon play when the course starts showing stress. I know for many this is a challenge and I want to thank you for your cooperation, but also let you know that the board recognizes the future and hopes to have an emergency plan, which we will share with our membership. Likewise we know and appreciate what the residents of Maumelle are enduring and challenges at this time. Happy Hour Tues. Fri 5-7pm 10% Off Drinks Tues. Night Family691 Night Kids Eat Free w/ Adult Entrée Teresa Harrod has assumed the contract formerly held by Janice Hutchinson in obtaining new members. Teresa has an extensive background in working with and for the chamber and other member supported organizations. Through her contacts and innovation we have seen an increase in new membership. We now have visitors wanting to tour our facility on weekends and some have joined on the spot, starting as social and within a week or so converting to full active. While our new membership growth is aggressive, I feel confident that Teresa will move us much closer to those goals. Please take time to introduce yourself to Teresa and recommend anyone that you feel that might join MCC! August signals that the end of summer is fast approaching. Bill and the entertainment committee have planned events for our members and their guest. One event occurs on August 2 and gives the membership the opportunity to show our appreciation and to wish Seth, Chris and Andy the best on their futures. I, like many of you, appreciate their hard work and friendship, not only to MCC but to each of us personally. They will be missed. If all possible please take a minute to stop by and say thank you. I also want to thank everyone that made the Maumelle Classic a success. Please take a minute to thank our sponsors and show your appreciation. The tournament proceeds allowed us to contribute to the First Tee, promote our own Junior Golf Program and to support our course. I want to thank you for your continued support. While we have many challenges we have also seen a renewed interest in MCC. We have an excellent facility but the success of MCC is because of our members and again I want to end my message with special thanks to each and every one of you. Steve Hillis President MCC
AUGUST 12 Newsletter Page 3 F RO M T H E P RO S H O P Minute with Maddox Greetings from the golf shop! Congratulations to Janet Taylor, (2012 Women s Club Champion), Okcha Johnson (Senior Women s Club Champion), Lisa Sigler (Women s Handicap Champion), and Kathe Parson (Super Senior Champion). The Men s and Seniors Club Championship will be held Friday, August 17 th Sunday, August 19 th. Check your inbox for the registration. Thank you in advance for checking in with the golf shop before you tee off. Also we appreciate your help in following the cart rules for the day. Please keep your cart on the paths around tees and greens as this will insure great turf to chip off of. We ask that you pair up on carts if possible. This will help us to not run out of carts on busy days and also help on the wear and tear on the course turf. Thank you. See you on the links! Cary F RO M YO U R C L U B H O U S E M A N A G E R If you can t beat the heat, join us at the pool this coming month! Many of the events this coming month are going to be around the deck. Music, food, gifts and prizes will be available at the adult pool party in the middle of the month and we will close down the pool at the end of the month with the Annual Luau Party. Upcoming Golf Events Aug. 4 th, 2012 MGA Event @ 9:00 am Aug. 1 st, 8 th, 22 nd, & 29 th Men s Wed. Scramble @ 5:30pm Aug. 2 nd, 9 th, 23 td & 30 th @ 5:30pm Aug. 17 th - 19 th MCC Men s Club Championship Please come to the Meet and Greet for the newest additions to the club family and try some of the new ideas we are showing off to put on the fall grill menu. Chef Tony and I will prepare some of your ideas and a few of our own in preparation of the Fall menu. We are still looking for more ideas to make everyone happy so keep the recipes coming. Let s show the new members how we do it here at the club. Please feel free to bring any prospective members with you to the event so we can continue to grow our club with great friends and families. The ladies will rule the club for the night with a Bingo Night coming soon! No Guys, just the Girls. We will have a special menu and signature drink to get the party started. Check out the calendar for all of the dates and mark them down. The club will crown a new champion this month so come out and be a part of the tourney mid-month. Let me know what you think will be the best date for the future Razorback tailgate parties. The Hogs will be here before you know it. Thanks to everyone for coming out to brave the heat this past month, and the support you have given the club staff in kind words. We have several new additions and they have all committed to do the best they can to make your summer the best! Keep the ideas for new events coming. Everyone loves a good party. See you at the club! Bill Wallace Clubhouse Manager Flag Day Results Red Tee Wanda Hartnuss Green Tee Joe Rogers & Ed Benton White Tee Brian Petty July Mixed Event Results 1 st Petty/Strode 58 2 nd Young/Johnson 59 3 rd Parks/Pipkins 61
AUGUST 12 Newsletter Page 4 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS RE-JOINS Hal Bennett Paige & Mikel Tinnon Jeremy Gaspar FULL-ACTIVE Leslie & Cliff Hays Melissa & Jeff Allison J.R. Myers NON-RESIDENT Kevin Miller SOCIAL Ashley Stinnett Carla & Roy Huddle Alice Strange Lori & Scott Hambuchen Vickie & James Breaw Women s Club Championship Results Championship Flight Gross First Flight Gross 1 st Janet Taylor 1 st Elaine Nolan 2 nd Lisa Sigler 2 nd Margaret Albright Championship Flight Net First Flight Net 1 st Lisa Sigler 1 st Elaine Nolan 2 nd Wanda Hartnuss 2 nd Margaret Albright JUST ADD WATER Swimming pool parties are a great way to celebrate that special occasion! If you would like to plan a party by the pool, contact Bill Wallace our Clubhouse Manager at 851-1033 Ext. 11 Pool Hours Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Guest fee is $5.00 per person Closed on Mondays
AUGUST 12 Newsletter Page 5 M G A N E W S Thanks to everyone who participated in the July BC Collins Scramble event and congratulations to the following winners below. Our August event is set for Saturday, August 4th at 9:00 am. First Flight 1st Place - 58 2nd Place 59 Mike Dickey David Parks Pat Johnson Joe Rogers Jim Morley Steve Haas Billy Wright Bill Page Second Flight 1st Place - 61 Erick Elder Corky Strode Joe Gentry George Toombs Third Flight 1st Place - 62 Craig Matthews John Neumeier Brad Patty Mark Day 2nd Place 61 Jeff Gaskalla Jimmy Romine John Rand Rob Dulac 2nd Place 63 Don Gay Todd Krauser Dennis Boroto Mac Etheridge M WG A N E W S July has proven to be hot and muggy, but in spite of that w e had our Club Championship last month, Congrats goes out to all winners: Janet Taylor, Lisa Sigler, Okcha Johnson,Kathe Parson,Pat Moser and Pat Hudak. We are looking forward to the Mixed Event on August 26 th. Be sure to sign up by Wednesday of that week. Our annual MCC/PVCC swap day is scheduled for August 22 nd and we are looking forward to a good turnout. Peggy Rhodes, MWGA President Upcoming MWGA Golf Events MWGA Golf Outings Aug. 1 st Aug. 8 th Aug. 15 th Aug. 22 nd Aug. 29 th All outings start at 9:00 am Aug. 1, 2012 MWGA Meeting after Golf MCC AUGUST ENTERTAINMENT NEWS August 2 nd Appreciation Party for Seth, Chris & Andy @ 6:30pm August 8 th Ladies Night Out Bingo in the Ballroom (drink specials & appetizer bar) @ 7:00pm August 17 th 19 th Men s Club Championship August 17 th Name that Tune Pool Party @ 7:00pm August 23 rd New & Existing Member Meet & Greet Party @ 6:30pm August 25 th Nite-Lite Golf & Cook-out August 26 th MWGA 1754Mixed Event August 31 st Luau @ the Pool from 7-10pm Dining for Dollars How would you like a chance to win $$$$ in food and drink credits at your club? A Dining for Dollars jackpot has been established with a beginning amount of $250.00 of food and beverage credit. A member s number will be drawn from all active memberships on Friday night prior to closing. If the member drawn had a food order between 5:00pm and 9:00pm on that Friday of $10.00 or more (either dine in or carryout) they will win the jackpot. The member does not have to be present at the time of the drawing to win. If the member drawn did not have a food order on that Friday, $25.00 will be added to the jackpot on the next Friday night.
AUGUST 12 Newsletter Page 6 They receive: Come See for Yourself What A Member of Maumelle Country Club Experiences Everyday Ranked in the Top 10 Best Private Courses Introducing Our New Membership Drive for 2012: Anyone that joins MCC can do so by making an 18 month membership commitment and the initiation fee will be waived. The applicant must sign a promissory note for the 18 month term. At the end of the 18 months, the promissory note will be voided if the member has met their obligation. If a member leaves the club before the 18 month agreement expires, they are responsible for the remaining months. Regular membership dues will apply for the classification of membership obtained. The new member will be responsible for any BDC charges, food minimum in addition to their golf or club house charges. If a member upgrades their membership, they will be responsible for the remaining months at their new monthly rate. The same would apply for any increase in monthly dues. In the event the member is transferred or becomes disabled, they will be allowed to opt out of the club or transfer to a new classification, i.e. non-resident or social. A member that joined under this program will not be able to downgrade their membership without board review and approval. During the 18 month period, the member will not have voting rights, but will gain those after the 18 th month if they retain their membership. The MCC bylaws will apply for voting and membership rights. Former members who have been out of the club for less than one year may also rejoin under this new promotion. The board does not consider this as amnesty or a similar type of agreement since any former member rejoining will have to commit for18 months. Any former member who has been away for less than 1 year and wants to rejoin and not commit for 18 months will be subject to the terms of the MCC bylaws. A new applicant can elect to pay the membership classification initiation fee and would not have to make an 18 month commitment. They would have all rights afforded by the MCC bylaws. This promotion is available for all individual membership classifications. Corporate, Neighborhood or Association memberships will not be eligible for this promotion. Best of all, they will be joining a club with a great family atmosphere where they can enjoy the pool, tennis courts, and become involved in all the activities that we have planned for the 2012 season.
AUGUST 12 Newsletter Page7 Hours of Operation Dining Hours Mixed Grill 100 Club Manor Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 501-851-1033 Tuesday - Thursday 11:00 am 8:00 pm Friday 11:00 am 9:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am 2:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am 2:00 pm Dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 pm www.maumellecc.com Pro Shop Hours Tuesday Sunday 7:30 am 7:00 pm Administration Hours Tuesday Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm STAFF Clubhouse Manager Bill Wallace Golf Professional Cary Maddox Office Manager/Membership Lisa Hocutt Course Superintendent Jason Baker Maintenance Wayne Reed Executive Chef Tony Mitchell Telephone Numbers Restaurant/Reservations 851-1033 Mixed Grill To Go Orders 851-1033 Club Office 851-1033 Men s Locker Room 851-1109 Golf Course Maintenance 851-3199 Fax 851-3613 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. Free Steak Dinner Somewhere hidden in the newsletter are four Member s club numbers. Find your member number and win one free steak dinner. You must claim your dinner before the last business day 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.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 MWGA 2 Appreciation Party For Seth, Chris & Andy @6:30pm 3 4 MGA Event Breakfast Served 7:30am 10:30am 5 6 Green s Aerification Club Cl2977osed 7 Green s Aerification 8 MWGA Ladies Night Out Bingo @ 7:00pm 9 10 11 Breakfast Served 7:30am 10:30am 12 13 Club Closed 14 Kids 11 & under Eat Free after 5:30pm With Purchase of each Adult Entrée 15 MWGA 16 17 Men s Club Championship Name that Tune Adult Pool Party @ 7pm 18 Men s Club Championship Breakfast Served 7:30am 10:30am 19 Men s Club Championship 20 Crohn s Disease Golf Outing Club Closed 21 Board Meeting Kids 11 & under Eat Free after 5:30pm With Purchase of each Adult Entrée 22 MWGA/PVCC Swap Day 23 New & Existing Member Meet & Greet @ 6:30pm 24 25 Couples Night Golf & Cookout Breakfast Served 7:30am 10:30am 26 MWGA Mixed Event @ 2:00 pm 27 Club Closed 28 First Comp Golf Outing Kids 11 & under Eat Free after 5:30pm With Purchase of each Adult Entrée 29 MWGA 30 Central AR Golf Assoc Golf Outing 31 Adult Luau @ the Pool