July 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 Saturday, July 4 7:30am 1:00pm Tee Times: (Optional) Flag Game for $10 Receive a lag and an allocated number of shots based on your handicap. Once you have used your allocated strokes, stick the lag in the ground. The lag that makes it around the course the farthest WINS the pot in Golf Shop credit! 3:30pm 4:30pm Couples Scramble (Tee Times ) Cost is $10 for prizes. 2 couples per Team. Choose your team or the Golf Shop can pair you up. Men will pick 3 holes from each red, white, and blue tees. Ladies will play the forward red tees. Call the Golf Shop (605) 232 3080 to schedule your tee time & to sig up to SCRAMBLE! Upcoming Golf Events Friday, July 4: Flag Event & Couples Scramble Friday, July 10: Couples Twilight Sunday, July 12: Parent Junior Championship Saturday, July 18: Club Championship Sunday, July 19: Club Championship Friday, July 24: Ladies Invitational Weds, July 30: Junior Club Championship Thurs, July 31st: Junior Championship Event details follow for each event! Call the Golf Shop at (605) 232-3080 to sign up! NEW MEMBERS Bert Kollars David & Julie Prochello with John, Luke, Andrew, Shawn and Nicolle Dan & Jennifer Wubbena with Brandon, Brock, Brady and Addy Kameron Pope Bob & Maureen Baxter
NEW POLICY NOTICE Inappropriate Actions by Members and Guests On the Golf Course If a Member or Member s guest have violated club rules and/or Bylaws, the following steps are to be taken: Mark Wetz Club President Happy July 4th! We re at the half way point of the summer. And what a irst half it s been! The Club has seen a ton of activity in all areas. Unfortunately, what we ve also seen are some issues. And we need to address some of those now. We, the Board, understand there are issues currently being felt by the membership; whether it be service issues in the Dining Room or a policy call on the course, we must remember that this is our Club. Which means it is our job to help improve the situation, not worsen it. Handling issues by talking negatively to other members, or even worse to our own staff on the front lines is unacceptable. How many times did you hear growing up or now telling your own kids, treat others the way you want to be treated. Well, we are saying it again. We must treat our staff kindly and with respect. And if there is an issue that needs to be addressed or a complaint made, then take it to the manager in charge, or Tom Morgan (Director of Operations) in a professional way. We are all here to enjoy ourselves and this Club. We are taking the steps necessary to make sure that will happen. Thus, the following new policies have recently been adopted by the Board of Managers should an issue occur at our Club. 1. As soon as possible the Director of Operations, for the Board of Managers, will send the member a letter outlining the infractions and/or violations and the subsequent steps which that will be taken should the infraction continue. The Member or Member s guest will also be given an opportunity (should they choose) to appear in front of the Board and respond to the allegation of rules violations. 2. Should the behavior continue, the Member will receive a letter from the Board of Managers signed by the President of the Board informing the Member that should another occurrence happen, they will be suspended for a period of time to be determined by the Board of Managers. 3. Any subsequent violation will require the Board to suspend the Member for a designated period of time determined by the Board of Managers. 4. If the behavior and violation occurs again, the Member may be further suspended, up to and including expulsion. 5. At any time, the Board of Managers reserves the right to inde initely suspend any Member based on the seriousness of the infraction or violation. This determination is to be made in the sole discretion of the Board of Managers. Inappropriate Behavior in Clubhouse by Members and Guests If a Member or guest of a Member is acting inappropriately, generally de ined as loud, vulgar, or any conduct which disturbs other members and guests, as determined by the supervisor or MOD the following steps will be taken: 1. The staff will notify the supervisor or MOD of the situation as soon as possible. Wednesdays, July 1, 15, 22, 29 11:00am 3:00pm Snack Bar $10++ includes Lunch and Activities Does your child want to bring a guest along to Kid s Day? We welcome it! Sign up with Rick! July wraps up our Kid s Days for the 2015 Summer! Thanks for the great participation! 2. If warranted, the member or guest will be asked by the supervisor or MOD to change behavior (i.e. they will be asked to "keep it down" if they are being exceptionally loud and upsetting other members and guests). 3. If the behavior persists, the member and/or guest will be asked by the supervisor or MOD to leave the clubhouse. 4. If the member or guest refuses to leave, security will be called by the supervisor or MOD. 5. The supervisor or MOD will inform the Director of Operations of the incident no later than the following work day. 6. The Board of Managers may take appropriate disciplinary action against the Member and/or exclude their guest(s) from future use of the Clubhouse.
7:00am 7:30am-1:00pm 11:00am 11:00am 11:30am 3:30pm-4:30pm 5:30pm 5:45pm Dark Snack Bar Opens Tee Times with Optional Flag Event Snack Bar Grill Opens Terrace Opens: Terrace Menu Available (Kitchen closes at 10:00pm) Pool Opens Tee Times for Couples Scramble Dakota Dunes Community Parade Ice Cream Social with Community at Club Fireworks off the 18th Hole
Tom Morgan Director of Operations Once again I am sadden to announce that another manager for the Food and Beverage department has resigned. Brock Burr has left Dakota Dunes due to personal reasons. The process has already begun for his replacement. In the meantime, existing management and staff will take on the duties of the Food and Beverage manager until a replacement is hired. In addition to the managerial position, we are constantly looking and hiring wait staff and bartenders due to turnover. Historically, we have had somewhat of a revolving door with the part time/seasonal staff as these positions are normally illed by college students needing part-time jobs until they go into the real world. Because of the turnover, there is ongoing training that is required which in turn tests the patience of the membership. Many times when people get impatient they tend to get upset and some can get verbally abusive to the staff. Please keep in mind that the staff is trying to do their jobs as well as providing an income for themselves. When an individual is content with their current surroundings, they are not so apt to be exploring other opportunities; but the opposite holds true as well. It is no secret that the labor market is extremely tight in this area and management struggles inding employees for the various positions required to provide the service all of you deserve. It is possible to hire someone from many states away for a management position, but impossible to do this for a part-time or seasonal position; which must be illed by locals. DDCC Kid s Camp Become a DDCC Kid Camper $50 per Camper. Ages 5 and up. Fun Activities and lunch provided each day and a DDCC Kid s Camp Gift. Tuesday, July 7 Thursday, July 9 11:00am 3:00pm each day Please Sign up with Rick. Guests Welcome! This organizations relies on two basic components; members and employees. Without both, the organization fails to exist. We look forward to continue working together, bettering the Club! Jim & Pat Calvert and Mark & Jenny Wetz Both Teams shot ( 10) 62 to claim the championship and secure the coveted reserved parking spots at DDCC. Congratulations!
Justin Arlt Head PGA Professional The season is in full swing and what a year we are having! I can honestly say that 2015 has proved to be the most active and busy in my 14 seasons at DDCC without a doubt. Rounds, range activity and event participation have been very well received and all seeing record participation. The Men s member guest in August has been extended to the largest ield ever attempted, and this year we are holding a ladies member guest for the irst time in club history. Needless to say things are looking up and it is wonderful to see such a large commitment to participation by the membership. Leagues, events and activity participation from the members is vital to club success and your dedication and commitment to being active and supportive members has been felt and making a difference! Thank you!! Saturday & Sunday July 18 th & 19 th 7:30am starting times Open to all adult golfing members of Dakota Dunes Country Club. Thirty-Six holes of Medal Play to determine Club Champion(s). Flights will be determined by first round scores! $12.95 per person. Golf Shop Hours Tuesday Friday Saturday & Sunday 7:30am 7:00pm 7:00am 7:00pm G LF Tailgate Party starts at 5:00pm with Dinner at 5:45 followed by 6:45pm Shotgun Tailgating at the staging area in your favorite sports apparel. 2 Couple Scramble Teams $49.95 per couple includes prizes and dinner (tax and gratuity included) Call the Golf Shop to sign up (605) 232 3080!
Ellen Mitchell Hole #16 ~ 115yds ~ 7 iron Steve Schneider Hole #8 ~ 162yds ~ 6 iron Please join us for the Friday, July 17 at 6:00pm Hors d oeuvres are provided. Thursday, July 30 6:30pm Summer delights! Strawberry shortcake, chocolate truffles and wedding mints. It s all about the sweet treats. Cost is $15. Limit of 12 members so sign up now! (605) 232 3000. Sunday, July 12 3:30pm Shotgun Start $15 per player Format: Junior s Tee off on each hole to start play. Parent & Junior alternate shots until the ball is holed out. The junior s shot does not count until they have made contact with the ball (no wiffs). Flights: Juniors and their Parent s will compete in 5 flights, which will be broken down by the junior golfer s age and the parent s handicap. Food & Awards: Following play, there will be a buffet and awards ceremony. Sign up in the Golf Shop!
Doug Hausman Golf Course Superintendent The last full week in June, the course experienced over one thousand rounds. From our perspective that s a lot of divots and ball marks. We re often asked what s the place look like after a hundred and forty-four players trample around? The answer is players usually do a pretty good job with illing divots and repairing ball marks. The worst damage is after Tuesday night league due to ball marks. The ladies do a much better job with regard to taking care of the property you have ownership in. Let s pay it a head and ill divots, repair your ball mark and one others, keep the carts on the pavement, and rake the bunker smooth as you enjoy yourselves. Let s leave the playing surfaces better when you leave for your fellow members following behind. We have developed a cotton harvester for when the cotton piles up on all of the playing surfaces. A set of heads has been revamped to harvest cotton off of the greens prior to cutting with the walking greens mowers. Based upon clipping yield and putting speeds, it appears it has helped. We will keep adjusting and communicating conditions. As the soil temperatures have climbed so has the maturation process on seventeen and eighteen. It won t be long and those two strong inishing holes will blend in as though they ve been there for years. All are coming along as is typical with grow-ins. Both green sites are progressing as they should based upon construction acumen and planting dates. We will continue to hand top-dress and groom until those areas are caught up. We will be topdressing the eighteenth fairway a second time to continue to grow soil along with other amendments. The sand we re left with will be used to continue to improve existing bunkers. We look forward to seeing you all out on the golf course for the heart of the golf season. June Golf Results Ladies Guest Night Ladies Guest night had a greet turn out for Fiesta Night with over 80 golfers! First Flight Winners: Diane Tjaden, Ellen Mitchell, Brittany Freed & Erin Hedlund. Second Flight Winners: Arlene Curry, Koni Schiller, Carolyn Winchell & Marcia Waitt Couples Twilight: Casino WINNERS: Tom & DeAnn Kloucek Brad & Jean Moore Dragons Team Event Congratulations to the Dakota Dunes Dragons Junior Golf Team for winning the first event of the season in grand fashion. Team of Cameron Tjaden, Logan Martin, Mike Rizk, Cameron Martin, Pierce Conley, and Bradley Griffin CONGRATULATIONS, DRAGONS! Thursday, July 30th $12.95 entry fee per player Ages 12 16: Tee off at 8:00am (18 Holes from the Whites) Ages 8 11: Tee off at 8:30am (6 Holes from the Red) Ages 5 7: Tee off at 9:00am (3 Holes from the Orange) Volunteer scorekeepers and chaperones would be greatly appreciated.
The CHEF s TABLE Saturday, July 11 at 6:30pm 16 seats available for this seven course meal paired with beverages presented by Executive Chef Jean-Paul Nielsen $60++ per seat FIRST COURSE Lobster Ravioli ravioli stuffed with lobster lightly tossed in a saffron cream sauce SECOND COURSE French Onion Soup caramelized onions in a rich beef broth topped with a slice of French batard and melted swiss and parmesan cheese THIRD COURSE Fried Green Tomato Salad fried green tomato with arugula and a walnut vinaigrette FOURTH COURSE Raspberry Sorbet FIFTH COURSE Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb roasted rack of lamb seasoned with Herbs de Provence with a dried mushroom demi glace and Maytag blue cheese SIXTH COURSE SEVENTH COURSE orange liqueur flavored soufflé Assortment of Cheeses Grand Marnier Soufflé
SWIMMING LESSONS Session 2: July 6th July 31st Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday $50 per session (12 lessons) Dolphins (6yrs & Up experience): 8:45am-9:30am Sea Turtles (6yrs & Up no experience): 9:30am-10:00am Little Fish (3 5 year olds): 10:00am-10:30am/10:30am 11:00am Sign up today for July sessions! Dining Hours Tuesday Saturday 11:00am 9:00pm Sunday Breakfast 10:00am 1:00pm Palmer/Terrace Hours Tuesday Saturday 11:00am Close Sunday 10:00am 8:00pm Kitchen Hours Tuesday Saturday 11:00am 10:00pm Sunday Breakfast 10:00am 1:00pm Sunday Terrace 1:00pm 7:00pm Snack Bar Hours Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday 7:30am 8:30pm 7:00am 8:30pm Calendar july Junior golf 2015 2: Golf Practice (Peewee & Dragons) 12: DDCC PARENT/JUNIOR TOURNAMENT 13: Dragon s Event Hillcrest Country Club 16: Golf Practice (Peewee & Dragons) 17: Dragon s Event Floyd Valley Golf Course 23: Dragon s Event Two Rivers Golf Course 30: DDCC JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Rick Pruett Activities Coordinator Celebrate July 4 th at the Club! Our outdoor complex is open with regular business hours 11:30am 8:30pm. What a perfect way to enjoy your Saturday Holiday is at the pool with a cool drink and the kids swimming! Swimming Lessons Part II begin July 6 and last until July 31 with the Dolphins class beginning at 8:45am, followed by Sea Turtles class at 9:30am. Our Little Fish class will be split into two sessions again, one from 10:00am 10:30am and the second from 10:30am 11:00am. There are still spaces for sign up and remember we can always help you arrange private swim lessons. Kids Camp 2 is July 7-9th. Sign your kids up for 3 days of fun games, activities and swimming. Cost for the 3 day camp is $50 and camp will run from 11:00am 3:00pm each day. Kids will get lunch and have some fun times with all the great things scheduled for the 3 days. Two additions to your Fitness class line up. Karen Roos leads a new class called BATs (Butts, Abs and Thighs). This quick and intense class simply requires a mat; though, at times you will use light weights and the stability ball. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00am 8:30am in the Recreation Center at no additional cost! Starting July 7th, Wendy Hackney will be leading a water aerobics class on Tuesday mornings at 9:00am a great water workout great for all ages. Aquatic exercise is a low-impact activity that takes the pressure off your bones, joints and muscles. Show up on the 7 th and try it out! Classes are held at the Pool at no additional cost. Kid s Days continue for the month of July on Wednesdays: July 1, 15, 22 and 29 th from 11:00am 3:00pm. Cost for Kids days is $10 which includes activities and lunch. We have great activities planned so sign up and join some of the lifeguards for Kid s Days in July. July 29 th will be the last Kid s Day of the summer. Live music on the Patio Friday, July 10 th and Friday, July 24 th. Mike Langley will perform on the 10 th with Evan Jones taking the stage on July 24 th. Both shows are from 8:00pm 11:00pm. Hear great music, have some drinks and relax with friends on the beautiful patio overlooking the 18 th. Just a reminder that the pool is open 7 days a week from 11:30am 8:30pm with pool server 12:00pm 6:00pm. July 1: Kids Day 11:00am-3:00pm Snack Bar July 4: 4th of July at the Club See Poster on page 3 July 6: Group Swim Lessons II Begin Times vary pending age group July 7-9: Kid s Summer Camp 11:00am-3:00pm Rec Center July 7: Water Aerobics 9:00am: Every Tuesday in July July 10: Couples Twilight 5:45pm: Shotgun and Dinner. Tailgate Party July 10: Patio Party 8:00pm Mike Langley July 11: Chef Tasting 6:30pm: Dining Room July 12: Parent Junior Championship 3:30pm: Shotgun July 15: Kid s Day 11:00am-3:00pm Rec Center July 17: Member Mixer 6:00pm Dining Room July 18-19: Club Championship 7:30am Tee Times July 22: Kid s Day 11:00am-3:00pm Rec Center July 22: Course Closed July 24: Ladies Invitational 12:30pm Shotgun July 24: Patio Party 8:00pm Evan Jones July 29: Kid s Day 11:00am-3:00pm Rec Center July 30: Junior Championship 8:00-10:00am Tee Times July 30: Chef Lesson 6:00pm Banquet Room
2015 Ladies Invitational Friday, July 24, 2015 Invitations were sent via USPS. See the Golf Shop for details. Deadline to register is July 14th! Must have 16 teams! Jessica Weber Marketing/Membership Director The month of June closed on a high note! In the inal week, your Club hosted the Siouxland Chamber, Governor s Golf Classic and the Dakotas Tour in addition to weekly leagues, member play and the 4th Annual Couples Championship. Looking at it from Food and Beverage side, the Club hosted the Governor and his 185 guests for dinner, breakfast and lunch while also handling leagues, a birthday party, tent wedding and member dining. It was a seven day stretch illed with many victories for your Club. Much praise has been received as guest after guest were impressed with their personalized, special event. A huge round of applause to the staff for their long, hard hours and to the membership for accommodating others and sharing their wonderful Club! A big thank you to Charlie Mostek this month for sanding and staining two doors by the Golf Shop. The day was hot, the job was tough, and they look great! Thank you for your Club dedication and hard work, Charlie! Two new itness classes have been added to our already outstanding Summer lineup! BATs (Butts, Abs and Thighs) is from 8:00am-8:30am on Tuesday and Thursday in the Rec Center and Water Aerobics is at 9:00am on Tuesdays in the Pool. No cost for either class!! This month we host our irst ever Ladies Invitational! Ladies, register right away for this event. We promise to make it memorable!