Wayne Hills Country Club PO Box 320, 2250 Gannett Rd., Lyons, NY 14489 (315) 946-6944 http://www.waynehillscc.com/ December 7th save the date Annual Membership meeting, 7:00 PM, at the Clubhouse! Membership support of Wayne Hills is crucial to our success! Your suggestions to improve, generate income and enhance the golf experience are always welcome. Inside Election ballot for 2015 Board Openings Inside Proposed Revisions to the By-Laws All GIFT CERTIFICATES AND PRO SHOP CREDIT EXPIRE 10/31/15... NO EXCEPTIONS! With members schedules changing this fall, tee times are a must! Please call the Pro Shop and make tee-times so we know when you are coming out to play. Remember our golf pro s Tip of the Month on the last page! Wayne Hills News / Volume 56/ No. 5 / October 2015 1
I t is hard to believe that Fall is already here. The season seems to go so quickly. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and a few more rounds can be played this year. Thanks go out to Todd and his crew for their superior efforts in keeping our course in such excellent shape despite the limited budget given to them. We received so many compliments this season from our guests, both green fee players and reciprocal players, on the beauty and condition of the course. Also, thanks to Tim and the pro shop staff for their work in conducting the day to day business of generating income for the club and serving the members and our guests. Sam Osmen and his staff provided excellent steward services throughout the year, providing excellent food upstairs and in the snack bar. Many compliments were received on the Friday dinners, lunches and banquets prepared by Sam and the staff. Once again, Luanne did an excellent job in managing the finances of the club under trying circumstances. There is no secret that Wayne Hills, along with many other clubs, continues to struggle with the poor economy welcome. and seeming flagging interest in golf. She does in excellent job in managing our income and expenses in order to keep our doors open. Thanks once more to Sue Drum for generating a beautifully composed newsletter. Having seen newsletters from other clubs, ours is one of the outstanding. The Semi-Annual meeting was sparsely attended. It is sometimes disheartening to see a lack of interest in the business of the club. We all love Wayne Hills and want to continue its legacy of excellence. However, that desire is a communal effort among all of us. The Board can do only so much without the support and cooperation of the members. If we want the club to continue as we know it, we will all have to sacrifice, financially and time-wise. Suggestions to improve, generate income and enhance the golf experience are always welcome. The Semi-Annual meeting was sparsely attended. It is sometimes disheartening to see a lack of interest in the business of the club. We all love Wayne Hills and want to continue its legacy of excellence. However, that desire is a communal effort among all of us. The Board can do only so much without the support and cooperation of the members. If we want the club to continue as we know it, we will all have to sacrifice, financially and time-wise. Suggestions to improve, generate income and enhance the golf experience are always At the Semi-Annual Meeting, Bill Hendricks welcomed the members and started with a brief financial condition of the club. The Board and departments saved $37,000 on the expense side of the budget and public play revenue was down by $42,000 (due to a rainy June). Bob Brisky directed the members to the Course, Equipment and Goals for 2016 Summary that set forth what we hope to accomplish next year. He also stated the deck staining and new shingles on the scoreboard will also be done next year. Todd VanKouwenberg stated the sand stored across the street came from the right side bunker of 10 and will be used in the 17 th fairway bunker to create two smaller bunkers. This will complete the back 9 with sand in all the bunkers. Also note, the front bunker on 15 will be redesigned. The last two forward tee boxes will be completed and the course can be rated next season for the intermediate and short tees. Mike De Renzo mentioned the success of the Senior Tuesday Special and how it filled out the tee sheet on Tuesday afternoons. He read through the list of Marketing vendors used this season. Tim Phelps and I will be working on posting specials on the website where there are slow times on the tee sheets. Public would then be able to check the website for daily specials. Bill Hendricks reviewed the Dues Structure stating the Dues will increase by 2% but cart fees would stay the same. The family add-on is still quite reasonable. Mike DeRenzo made a motion to accept the Dues presented for the 2016 season and seconded by Tracy Rankert. The motion was approved by all in attendance. Bill Hendricks stated there is still time to petition for a position on next year's Board. The current nominees recommended by the Board are Lauren Maddock, William Hendricks and Tracy Rankert. Respectfully, Rick Youngman Wayne Hills News / Volume 56/ No. 5 / October 2015 2
PRO S CORNER Pro Shop will close November 15 unless weather stays nice & tee times stay booked! I ALL GIFT CERTIFICATES AND PRO SHOP CREDIT EXPIRE 10/31/15. NO EXCEPTIONS! WITH MEMBERS SCHEDULES CHANGING THIS FALL TEE TIMES ARE A MUST. PLEASE CALL THE PRO SHOP AND MAKE TEE TIMES SO WE KNOW WHEN YOU ARE COMING OUT TO PLAY. Due to lack of entries, our 3-Man Scratch Scramble was cancelled. We hope to get it scheduled again for next Fall. would like to thank the entire membership for their support this golf season. I would also like to thank Todd and his staff for doing a great job with our beautiful golf course. Sam and staff, Luanne, and my staff have also done a very good job for Wayne Hills this year. Hopefully the weather will hold and we can enjoy many more playable days of golf to finish out the season. The Pro Shop will close November 15 th, if we have nice weather and tee times booked, I will remain open. In closing I would also like to thank our Board of Directors for a job well done this year after Nov. 15 th. Thank You Sue Drum for always doing an outstanding job with our newsletters. Tim Phelps 2015 WHCC Board & Membership Meeting Schedule All meetings begin at 6:30 PM at Clubhouse unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, October 13 Tuesday, November 10 Monday, December 7 Annual Meeting 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 8 (subject to change) A golfer sets up his ball on the first tee, took a mighty swing and hit his ball into a clump of trees. He found his ball and saw an opening between two trees he thought he could hit through. Taking out his 3- wood, he took another mighty swing; the ball hit a tree, bounced back, hit him in the forehead and killed him. As he approached the gates of Heaven, St. Peter saw him coming and asked, "Are you a good golfer", to which the man replied: "Got here in two, didn't I?" Proposed Revisions to the By-Laws to Consider Before the Annual Meeting Article 1, Number 13 (New) Billings of dues may be sent by email if requested by the member. Article 2, Number 3 mailed to the last known post office address or email address Article 2, Number 5a by ballot, which will be mailed or emailed as an attachment to the meeting notice during the... Article 3, Number 1 I believe a wrong word was used. The sentence should be No two members from one household shall be eligible as a candidate for election to or service on The Board of Directors at the same time. Wayne Hills News / Volume 56/ No. 5 / October 2015 3
Wayne Hills Country Club P.O. BOX 320 LYONS, NEW YORK 14489-0320 ELECTION INFORMATION 2016 NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTORS Names placed into nomination by the Board of Directors to fill three (3) Director vacancies are as follows: 1. Lauren Maddock 2. William Hendricks 3. Tracy Rankert Votes may be cast for other persons via the write in ballot spaces provided. ELECTION INSTRUCTIONS All of the following instructions pertain to the election of members to the Board of Directors: 1. All instructions must be followed or your ballots will not be accepted. 2. Social and Youth memberships cannot vote. 3. Memberships with spouses may vote on both ballots. 4. All other memberships may vote on one ballot only. 5. Voting must be on the ballot below. 6. Cut along dotted line, enclose completed ballot(s) in a sealed envelope and mail back to the Club. Please print and SIGN your name on the back of the envelope. Write ELECTION on front of envelope. Ballot must be returned prior to the START of the annual meeting of December 7, 2015. 7. Vote for only three (3) members listed on the ballot or write in a name on space provided. 8. Only members may vote. Playing Privilege status is not considered member and cannot vote. 9. Ballots will be counted at the annual meeting and results announced. Ties will be broken by a second election. 10. Defaced ballots or illegible ballots will be marked void and not counted. BALLOT BALLOT Please mark your choices (X) in box(s) or write in name on line provided. Three (3) votes maximum. Lauren Maddock William Hendricks Tracy Rankert Please mark your choices (X) in box(s) or write in name on line provided. Three (3) votes maximum. Lauren Maddock William Hendricks Tracy Rankert Wayne Hills News / Volume 56/ No. 5 / October 2015 4
Advertising Finance Insurance Marketing Membership Real Estate WHCC COMMITTEES 2015 Chair Mike DeRenzo 585-755-0520 Co-Chair Bill Hendricks 315/521-3122 Lauren Maddock 315-871-4176 Buildings & Grounds Jim Dennis 585-721-5919 Bob Brisky 585-755-0538 Cart Barn, Carts Clubhouse Kitchen Lockers/Locker Room Restrooms Snack Bar Steward Lauren Maddock 315-871-4176 Fred Carr 315/729-5359 Tracy Rankert 315-331-0412 Equipment (on & off the course) Bob Brisky 585-755-0538 Jim Dennis 585-721-5919 Golf course/ Greens Superintendent Bob Brisky 585-755-0538 Golf Schedule Groups Handicaps Joe DeSain 315-573-2599 Tracy Rankert 315-331-0412 Pro Shop Tournaments Governance & Nominations, Rules & Bylaws Tracy Rankert 315-331-0412 Bill Hendricks 315/521-3122 Memorials/ Course Plantings Newsletter Tracy Rankert 315-331-0412 Sue Drum WHCCNews@rochester.rr.com Lauren Maddock 315-871-4176 Luanne Vandergrift 315-923-9222 Personnel Website Mike DeRenzo 585-755-0520 Rick Youngman 585-764-4603 2015 WHCC DIRECTORY 2015 WOMEN S GOLF ASSOCIATION Clubhouse: 315-946-4135/Fax: 315-946-9291 Course Superintendent Todd VanKowenberg 315-576-1393 Newsletter Editor Susan Drum WHCCNews@rochester.rr.com Pro Shop/Golf Professional Tim Phelps 315-946-6944 Restaurant: 315-946-4135 Secretary Luanne Vandergrift 315-923-9222 Club Steward Sam Osmen 315-946-4135 Co-President Tracy Rankert 315-331-0412 Co-President JoAnn DeJohn Secretary Luanne Vandergrift 315-923-9222 Treasurer Glad MacIntyre Wayne Hills News / Volume 56/ No. 5 / October 2015 5
2015 RECIPROCALS Courses: Beaver Meadows Phoenix, NY 315-695-5187 Blue Heron Hills Golf Club Macedon, NY 315-986-5888/ Ext 31 Bristol Harbour Canandaigua, NY 800-288-8248 Brookwoods CC Ontario, NY 315-524-8495 Caledonia CC Caledonia, NY 585-538-9956 Canandaigua CC Canandaigua, NY 585-394-4370 Crestwood Golf Club Marcy, NY 315-736-0478 Elmira CC Elmira, NY 607-734-6251 Highland Park Golf Club Auburn, NY 315-253-3381 Kanon Valley CC Oneida, NY 315-363-8283 Lakeside CC Penn Yan, NY 315-536-7252 Links At Erie Village E. Syracuse, NY 315-656-4653 Mark Twain CC Elmira, NY 607-737-5770 Mill Creek Golf Rochester, NY 585-889-4110 Oswego Golf Club* Oswego, NY 315-343-1941 Pompey Club Pompey, NY 315-677-3559 Radisson Greens Golf Club Baldwinsville, NY 315-638-0092 Raven Wood Victor, NY 585-924-5100 Reservoir Creek Naples, NY 607-382-2001 Shepard Hills Waverly, NY 607-565-9500/ Ext 15 Thousand Islands CC Wellesley Island, NY 315-482-9454 *Oswego GC checks only; no cash or credit cards New 2015 Reciprocal: Reservoir Creek in Naples, NY If you wish to play at any of these approved courses, please make arrangements through the WHCC Pro Shop: 315-946-6944. Fees Remember that WHCC charges $22 (as of 2015) for reciprocal play and you should expect to pay a similar amount at the courses listed here (Elmira is $25). When members play golf at a reciprocal, they are expected to take care of any fees with the reciprocal course. No charges will be accepted by WHCC. 2015 WHCC OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers President Rick Youngman 585/764-4603 moncoacp@yahoo.com Vice President Bill Hendricks 315/521-3122 whendricks@rochester.rr.com Secretary/Treasurer Luanne Vandergrift 315/923-9222 lvandergrift@parklaneconst.com Directors Bob Brisky (585) 755-0538 / bbrisky@parklaneconst.com Fred Carr (C) 315-729-5355/(H) (315) 923-5741 cdiv1marinecorp@aol.com Jim Dennis 585/721-5919 / jim@blackjawbandit.com Mike DeRenzo (C) 585-755-0520/(W) (315) 923-9190 mderenzo@parklaneconst.com Joe DeSain 315/946-9951/(C) (315) 573-2599 Jdesain7@rochester.rr.com Lauren Maddock 315-871-4176 / lmaddock@lyonscsd.org Tracy Rankert 315-331-0412 / t.patanzo2011@rochester.rr.com Wayne Hills Country Club thanks each of our advertisers for your support. Members, please patronize our advertisers businesses and let them know you appreciate their support! If you would like to advertise in the Wayne Hills News (published monthly May November) as well as the WHCC website, call (315) 923-9222, Ext. 231. Wayne Hills News / Volume 56/ No. 5 / October 2015 6
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DAVID P. SARACINO Partner EMAIL dsaracino@boylancode.com OFFICE (315) 331-0922 FAX (315) 331-3813 ADDRESS 110 High Street Newark, NY 14513 WWW.boylancode.com tips from Golf Professional Timothy L. Phelps Don t Fall for the Sucker Pin Do you know a "sucker pin" when you see one? It's tucked behind a bunker or water hazard, or maybe perched on the tiniest shelf of a two-tiered green. Perhaps it sits at the bottom of a large slope, with trouble lurking dangerously close in the other direction. Basically a sucker pin is in any location where the risk-reward equation doesn't add up in your favor. If you take dead aim at a sucker pin, there's usually a big penalty for a minor mistake. The flip side is, there's often plenty of room to play it safe. Here's an example: * The flag is cut on the green s front right portion, just a few paces beyond a large bunker. * To reach the pin you must carry the bunker, with little room to land and stop the ball even if you succeed. * The center of the green lies left of the pin, and the front of the green is hazard-free. A shot to the "fat" of the green not only takes the bunker out of play (assuming you execute well), it leaves a put of no more than 30 feet. In other words, even if you pull off the hero shot, your chances of making birdie are only slightly better than if you play to the middle of the green. And the penalty for a miss is much, much worse. Only a sucker would take that risk! Tim Phelps, Golf Professional Wayne Hills News / Volume 56/ No. 5 / October 2015 8