Volume 3, Issue 4 Maumelle Country Club Newsletter April 2004 100 Club Manor Drive, Maumelle, AR 72113 www.maumellecc.com EASTER DAY BRUNCH BUFFET Sunday, April 11, 2004 10:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Antipasta Station Assorted Cheeses Vegetable & Fruit Display w/ Dips Assorted Olives Salads Fresh Garden Greens & Dressings Artichoke Hearts & Mushrooms Vinaigrette Three Bean Salad Omelette Station Made to Order Omelettes Waffles Breakfast Ham, Bacon & Sausage Entrees Carved Prime Rib Honey Glazed Ham w/ Raisin Sauce Baked Salmon w/ Dill Sauce Vegetables Roasted New Potatoes Spring Vegetable Medley Green Beans Almandine Desserts Assorted Cakes & Pies Bread Pudding w/ Vanilla Bourbon Sauce Children s Buffet Chicken Nuggets Macaroni & Cheese Adults $16.95 Children $7.95 Under 4 Complimentary Reservations Required Please call Kellie Sadler at 851-1033 to make your reservations ***48 hour cancellation notice is required
President s Message Dear Members: Another month has come and gone and the course is looking great! The aerification went smooth and the greens have remained the most playable I can ever remember after aerification. Now comes the prime golfing weather and with Terry s help the course will be in condition for your enjoyment! On the financial front, January and February were very close to budget. This was due to a combination of good participation in the restaurant and our members bringing guests to the golf course. You can continue to help our cash flow situation by bringing guests out to play, eating at the club and helping sell the Maumelle Country Club to prospective members, both social and golfing. Our current membership drive of 40 in 04 has had a very strong start with 6 new members already joined and more calls each day. Since the course is in such good hands and good condition we are now turning our attention to the clubhouse and projects that will help enhance our Country Club. Some of these projects are: New carpet & paint for the Pro Shop, downstairs hallway, Accounting Office and stairwell. Renovation of the Pro Shop, which includes woodwork & a point-of-sale counter. This is a very high traffic area for members & guests and is a renovation that all private clubs in our area have made within the last twelve months. New chairs & barstools for the Mixed Grill. Replacing the rest of the dated pool furniture, repairing the screening around the porch and improving the overall appearance of the pool area. We would like all of these projects completed before our big tournaments start in May and June, unfortunately we do not have all the funds we would like for these and have thus asked each of you to contribute so that we can accomplish as much as possible. I would like to thank all of you in advance for your support in making our Club look the best it can. Your President, Royce LoBianco Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 11 th 2:00 p.m. Put on your bonnet and make plans to join the Easter Bunny for Maumelle Country Club s Annual Easter Egg Hunt! The Easter Egg Hunt is for children age 10 & under. The children will be divided into age groups & there will be a special prize egg in each age group! Bring your Easter Baskets & your cameras to capture a photo of your child with the Easter Bunny!
Manager s Message With the change in daylight savings time, there are many functions planned throughout the month of April. Please check your calendars for all the details & changes in hours of operation. The 40 in 04 Membership Drive is off to a good start. We are very close to securing our first 10 new members. MCC held a Realtors Luncheon on March 10 & representatives from six different offices were in attendance. They were provided all the information pertaining to our club & membership drive. This should be a great form of advertising for all new residents to Maumelle. The radio campaign kicked off on March 15 th with advertising on both KABZ & KARN. These 60-second radio spots are targeting what we feel is the best clientele for MCC. Tune in to The Morning Drive, Jim Rome Show, Drive Time Sports & The Afternoon Drive to catch this advertisement. We are in the process of planning an Open House for all Maumelle residents who would like to attend. This will help showcase our Club to those who have never experienced MCC. All these efforts are time well spent towards the betterment of the Club, but our #1 form of advertising is you the current Club member. Do your part and get those friends and business associates information about this great membership opportunity. Make plans to attend Easter Day at the Club on Sunday, April 11 th. The festivities begin with the Easter Day Brunch from 10:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. The Children s Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 2:00 p.m. Check the newsletter for all the details! Let s spring forward and have a fun and prosperous 2004 golf season! Cimarron Grubb General Manager / Head Golf Professional CONGRATULATIONS MGA 4-PERSON SHAMBLE WINNERS FIRST PLACE Pete Ardoin Mike Nolan Rhea Taylor Ted Ferry SECOND PLACE JC Dickey Pat Patterson Phil Matthews Mac Etheridge THIRD PLACE Brad Patty Jeff White Frank Satterfield Todd Holcomb
From the Pro Shop Daylight Savings time begins on Sunday, April 4 th, which means the golf season is here. Remember to set those clocks forward so that you don t miss your tee time! Beginning April 4 th, the Pro Shop hours will be 7:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Tee times can be made at 7:30 a.m. on Thursdays (starting April 8 th ) for the following weekend. Tee times may be made in person or by calling 851-4653. The Driving Range hours will be the same as the Pro Shop hours, with the exception of Sundays. On Sundays, the Driving Range will close at 6:00 p.m. so that we can pick up all range balls for mowing on Mondays. We will inform you when we make the transition from the mats to the grass. Make plans to participate in the MCC Master s Event, April 10 th & 11 th. Members will pick a square(s) to determine which Professional they will have as their teammate. Members may play either day in their regular groups and take their best net score. This score will be combined with the Professional s 4-day total to decide the team s overall score. The Pro Shop is fully stocked with the latest in apparel & equipment. Stop by and see what s new for 2004. Junior Golf Camp is just around the corner. The MCC Personal Tee Junior Program will be held for one week during the months of June, July & August. This is a very enjoyable time for all juniors involved, so make sure that your get your Little Tiger signed up! June 15-18 July 20-23 August 10-13 The cost of the camp is $100 for members & $125 for guests. This includes all learning materials, gifts, and lunch each day & plenty of cold drinks to keep the kids refreshed. Reminder When we make the transition from cart trails to 90 degrees, please remember to avoid all wet areas and keep the carts on the cart trail within 30 yards of a green or tee box. The 2004 Maumelle Charity Classic will be held April 30 - May 2. As always, this tournament brings some of the best amateur players to MCC. The Classic brings revenue & exposure to the Club and donates a portion of the proceeds to different charities around Arkansas. If you would like to be a volunteer, please contact the Pro Shop for more details. The Tournament Committee has made a few changes to this year s Men s Four-Ball Championship. The tournament will be held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday (May 28-30). This decision was made in order to accommodate tournament participants & allow club members course access on Memorial Day. Please reference the enclosed entry form for all necessary information. Cimarron, Bruce & Nick
Golf Events for April April 5 PGA Assistant Cup Matches April 6 Shoot Out 6:00 p.m. April 8 Thursday Night Couples 5:30 p.m. April 17 MGA Red,White & Blue 4-Man Scramble 8:00 a.m. April 18 MWGA Mixed Event 1:00 p.m. April 20 Shoot Out 6:00 p.m. April 21 MWGA Guest Day 9:00 a.m. April 22 Thursday Night Couples 5:30 p.m. April 24 & 25 AWGA Designated Tournament 12:00 p.m. April 26 Houston Nutt Golf Classic April 30-May 2 Maumelle Classic MGA NEWS On April 17 th we will have the Red, White and Blue four man scramble. Six holes will be played from the Red tees, White tees and the Blue tees. This event is scheduled for an 8 A.M. Shotgun. Congratulations to Paul Garbage Sivils, JC Dickey, Tom Kratzke and Mike Bingo Davis for their recent Holes In One. We all thank the Greens Committee, Terry and his staff for doing an excellent job with the Golf Course. Has anyone ever seen the green s look and play nicer? Again, if you are not an MGA Member, sign up and come out for golf, fellowship and a good time. See you on the golf course. Your MGA Board of Directors MWGA NEWS As usual our first play-day in March was rained out, but we ve come to expect that! The rest of the month has been cool, but nice. If you haven t had the opportunity to play yet, try to come out. The course is in great shape. The March Mixed Event was a success, with ten couples participating. Congratulations to the winning team, comprised of the Deloneys and Hudaks with a score of 72! Our mixed event this month is scheduled for April 18 th with tee times beginning at 1:00. The Thursday afternoon couple s scrambles begin on April 8 at 5:30. This month our club is hosting an AWGA designated tournament April 24 th & 25 th and our association will have guest day, which is always a great time. When you sign up for play on April 7 th, be sure to tell the pro shop if you plan to stay for lunch, so the kitchen knows how many to prepare for. We ll see you on the course. Sandy Carpenter, President
Wine Tasting Dinner Saturday, April 17, 2004 7:00 p.m. Six-course dinner prepared by Chef Joseph Salgueiro The Menu Loin of Veal Served with Italian Pepper Stew Marinated Portabello Mushroom Relish Napa Ridge Chardonnay, Napa Valley Ripe, rich, crisp citrus, pineapple, pear, peach and spice flavors that linger on the palate. Pistachio Crusted Scallops Covered with a Mango-Peach Salsa Beringer Chenin Blanc, California Delectable melon and citrus flavors with a honeyed finish. Oven Roasted Pheasant Served with spicy Braised Red Cabbage, Sautéed Apples & fresh Cranberries. Chateau Souverain Merlot Rich and spicy with exotic chocolate, black cherry and mocha-scented oak nuances. Cumin Pepper Crusted Filet Served with Country Style Herb Potatoes Chateau Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon Layers of currant, plum and black cherry flavors that fan out deliciously. Finishes with a focus of herb and cedar. Gourmet Cheese and Fruit Plate Morgan Pinot Noir, Monterey Begins with a complex smoky, meaty, fruity character with a fine concentration of cherry, berry, mushroom and spice. Builds to a rich, well-focused aftertaste. Chocolate Espresso Pots de Crème Korbel Brut Rose A medium dry champagne with deep blush color and a delicately fruity style. $100.00 per couple The Mixed Grill and Men s Locker Room will not be serving dinner this evening. Dressy Casual Attire is required. Call Kellie Sadler for your reservations by April 13 th. Reservations limited to the first 50 couples.
Board of Directors Officers President - Royce LoBianco Vice President Steve Pierce Secretary - John Jennings Treasurer - John Green Directors Randy Riddell Jim Harvey Lynn Dickey Jim Neal Mike Hocutt Staff General Manager/Head Golf Professional Cimarron Grubb Course Superintendent Terry Spurlock Membership/Events - Kellie Sadler Executive Chef Joseph Salgueiro Clubhouse Maintenance - Wayne Reed 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. Hours of Operation Clubhouse: 7:00am 9:00 pm Dining Hours: Mixed Grill Tues-Fri 11:00 am 9:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am 7:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am 7:00 pm Dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 pm Pro Shop Hours: Tuesday Sunday Administration Hours: Tuesday Friday Closed Mondays Member Payments: 7:30 am 7:00 pm 8:30 am 4:30 pm 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 851-1033.