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A Publication of Mission Valley Country Club · April 2012 1851 Mission Valley Boulevard · Nokomis, Florida 34275 · 941.488.9683 · www.missionvalleycc.com Valley Views Valley Views Valley Views Clubhouse Office & Reservations Phone: 941.488.9683 Fax: 941.484.7242 [email protected] MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Dining Room Lunch MondayBuffet lunch 11:00 a.m.2:30 p.m. TuesdaySunday 11:00 a.m.2:30 p.m. Sunday Eggs Your Way 10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. Dinner Sunday, Wednesday & Friday 5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. Bar MondaySunday 11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Dinner Evenings till Close Pro Shop Phone: 941.488.7747 MondaySunday 7:30 a.m.6:00 p.m. Driving Range Monday 7:30 a.m.2:00 p.m. TuesdaySunday 7:30 a.m.Sunset Is it April already? It seems like it was just a few weeks ago we were at the Club having a drink to bid farewell to the old year, followed by a toast to wel- come in the New Year! MVCC continues to bring us a variety of party venues that keep our members jumping. Great job Marion John and committee! So far this month the St. Patrick’s day party was a huge success and by the time this hits the press the gun smoke from the Western party will have turned once again to pollen. We have also had 3 Jill’s and a Jack, 3 Lassies and a Laddie, and as usual our two Sunday couples groups continue having their fun golf and dinner events. Thank you Sunday groups (18 holers organized by Tricia Eales and 9 holers by Peter Schuchard) for provid- ing members fun events while supporting our Club. The Men’s Invitational is taking place as I write this article and we are hosting a great field of participants. It’s good to see the golf course full of members and guests. Thanks to all members and guests who supported this year’s event. IMPORTANT MESSAGE If you aren’t tired of hearing this next message , you aren’t reading my articles! That’s OK but this message is very important. Please support the Club by participating in at least two EXTRA dining events and golf rounds per month through the balance of this fiscal year ending 30 June. THIS WOULD GENERATE AN ADDITIONAL $110,000 IN NET PROFIT TO OUR BOTTOME LINE! Meeting our revenue goals between now and then will play a positive role in planning next year’s budget and determining what we will do to fund it. There are only three funding sources: Dues, assess- ments, and supplemental income revenues,…..ie, golf and dining. I think we would all agree that golf and dining brings us far more joy than the other two! We need to make this happen members! FROM ROM ROM THE THE THE PRESIDENT RESIDENT RESIDENT

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A Publication of Mission Valley Country Club · April 2012

1851 Mission Valley Boulevard · Nokomis, Florida 34275 · 941.488.9683 · www.missionvalleycc.com

Valley ViewsValley ViewsValley Views

Clubhouse

Office & Reservations

Phone: 941.488.9683

Fax: 941.484.7242 [email protected]

Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

Dining Room

Lunch

Monday—Buffet lunch

11:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

Tuesday—Sunday

11:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.

Sunday Eggs Your Way

10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Dinner Sunday, Wednesday &

Friday

5:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Bar

Monday—Sunday

11:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.

Dinner Evenings till Close

Pro Shop

Phone: 941.488.7747

Monday—Sunday 7:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m.

Driving Range

Monday

7:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

Tuesday—Sunday

7:30 a.m.—Sunset

Is it April already? It seems like it was just a few

weeks ago we were at the Club having a drink to bid

farewell to the old year, followed by a toast to wel-

come in the New Year!

MVCC continues to bring us a variety of party venues

that keep our members jumping. Great job Marion

John and committee! So far this month the

St. Patrick’s day party was a huge success and by

the time this hits the press the gun smoke from the

Western party will have turned once again to pollen. We have also had 3 Jill’s

and a Jack, 3 Lassies and a Laddie, and as usual our two Sunday couples groups

continue having their fun golf and dinner events. Thank you Sunday groups (18

holers organized by Tricia Eales and 9 holers by Peter Schuchard) for provid-

ing members fun events while supporting our Club.

The Men’s Invitational is taking place as I write this article and we are hosting a

great field of participants. It’s good to see the golf course full of members and

guests. Thanks to all members and guests who supported this year’s event.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

If you aren’t tired of hearing this next message , you aren’t reading my

articles! That’s OK but this message is very important. Please support the

Club by participating in at least two EXTRA dining events and golf rounds per

month through the balance of this fiscal year ending 30 June. THIS WOULD

GENERATE AN ADDITIONAL $110,000 IN NET PROFIT TO OUR BOTTOME LINE!

Meeting our revenue goals between now and then

will play a positive role in planning next year’s

budget and determining what we will do to fund it.

There are only three funding sources: Dues, assess-

ments, and supplemental income revenues,…..ie,

golf and dining. I think we would all agree that golf

and dining brings us far more joy than the other

two! We need to make this happen members!

FFFROMROMROM THETHETHE PPPRESIDENTRESIDENTRESIDENT

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The past few years have had a dramatic impact on country clubs and their ability to attract new members

as they lose members through attrition and the impacts of the economy. Every day we see media ads for

open golf, special pricing, trial memberships, and even free food. The terms “private country club” and

“semi-private country club” have become less discernible. During this time our Club has focused on operat-

ing cost reductions, promoting increased participation in golf and dining, and tailoring membership

programs that are responsive to the market. We have been successful. This fiscal year produced 47

seasonal members, and over 60 summer members. Several new members have already introduced new

prospects. Our Boards, member volunteers, and staff have continued to find ways to trim operating

costs by implementing and monitoring good business practices. The results have been incredibly good!

We have reduced expenses by over $900k during the past 5 years. This is a huge saving that has

allowed us to keep our Club private, attend to our capital improvements, keep our dues level, and our

quality high. I hope these accomplishments are responsive to anyone who asks, “What is the Club going

to do for me?”

We hope our membership losses from attrition and the economy have leveled off and we can look forward

to welcoming an even higher number of new members than last year. We anticipate a boost in membership

potential now that the housing market shows some signs of improvement - and Sarasota and Venice having

been voted among the best cities in which to retire, (Sarasota #1 and Venice #9).

So members, please do your part in finishing this year on a positive note. We can easily make it happen! To

those of you who are seen regularly supporting our dining, bar and golf course, a sincere thank you. To

those reading this and wondering “are we doing our share?’ - please consider the benefit to the Club - and

to you! Let’s raise the roof before the migrations take place, and the budgetary process begins!!

George Dellos, President

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Before heading Before heading north, please north, please remember to remember to

notify the office notify the office of your change of of your change of

address.address. Thank you. Thank you.

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Piano Music by

Fred!

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Easter Brunch Sunday, April 8th

11:30 - 2:30

Bountiful Salad Bar Composed Salads

Fresh Fruit Arugula, Lobster & Crab Salad

Fresh Tossed Caesar Smoked Salmon Shrimp Cocktail Antipasto Bar

Baked Ham Carved New York Strip Loin Asian Glazed Roasted Duck

Lamb Chops Pan Seared Wild Salmon

Honey Glazed Carrots Sautéed Green Beans

Yukon mashed Potatoes

Assorted Cakes, Pies, Petit Fours Ice Cream Bar with all the Trimmings

$31.95

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EEENTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENTNTERTAINMENT I hope everybody has recovered from wild dancing at St Patrick’s Dinner Dance. The band was impressive! April will have quite a few highlights too: Easter with a piano player, the Missionaires’ Concert on April 13th, Casual Friday on April 20th and our Spring Fling TGIF on the 28th, fea-

turing a Seafood Fest and entertainment.

See You At The Club!

Marion John

Keitha Heap won the cash drawing on

March 9th! Congratulations!

It actually pays to be here for dinner!

Join Us… for dinner at the Club!

Wednesday

Chef’s Special & Fresh Florida Catch

Friday

Prime Rib Special & Fresh Florida Catch

Sunday

Down-home Comfort Food Special

Served along with our Full Dinner Menu .

Reservations 5:30—8:00

941.488.9683

CASUAL CASUAL

FRIDAYFRIDAY April 20thApril 20th

Dress it down a notch… Dress it down a notch…

Denim Casual!Denim Casual!

Call for reservationsCall for reservations

488.9683488.9683

We are just giving away money!We are just giving away money!We are just giving away money!

Be here on Wednesday and Friday evenings for Be here on Wednesday and Friday evenings for Be here on Wednesday and Friday evenings for

our cash drawingour cash drawingour cash drawing

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SPRING FLING Seafood Extravaganza

Music & Dancing to “the seabreeze Duo”

April 27th ~ 6:00 Arrival

Passed Chef’s Hors d’oeuvres Raw Bar Feast

Oysters, Clams, Shrimp Cocktail, Smoked Salmon, Crab Legs & Mussels

~ Bountiful Salad Bar Composed Salads

~ Clam Chowder

Chairman Reserve Prime Rib Grilled Swordfish Seared Salmon

Shrimp & Scallop Rotini Chicken Florentine

Chef’s Veggies & Rice ~

Dessert Station with Key Lime Pie & Loaded Ice Cream Bar

$35.95

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March was the month for Tournaments. The Men’s Doubles started out with a round robin format with the these final results: (A) Group; Terry Ellis/Bill Lawson, winners and Rob Harkins/Roger Mulier, finalists. (See photo below) (B) Group; Jim

Basler/Al DeRiemacker, winners and Stu Bischoff/

(guest) Peter Mayer, finalists.

The Ladies played their doubles in the heat with blisters, sore muscles, verge of heat stroke, but no complaints. They were all champions. Every score

was won or lost within one point .

The (A) Champions were Anne Lewis and Mollyann Johnstone, with Dorothy Coons and Joyce Compton

the finalists, photographed below.

The (B) finalists were Cindy Bischoff, Marie Lawson,

Barbara Schanz and Carol Basler.

The Men’s Tennis team has won 32 out of 51 matches and is in a solid fourth place out of ten teams. We will have played 9 home and 9 away matches, each with 3 doubles teams. Leading scorers are; Roger Mulier 13-2, Bill Lawson 12-3 and Rob Harkins 10-4. Our last match is at Venice Country Club on

Thursday, March 29th.

March 26th was the annual trip to Key Biscayne to see all the top players in the world. The Sony Erics-

son Open just gets better every year.

Brenda & Jim Mertz have been asked by People to People to escort 20 student ambassadors to Australia this summer for 16 days. This program was proposed in 1956 by Dwight D. Eisenhower as a peaceful solution for a war-ravaged world. His vision: give everyday citizens of different countries opportunities to meet and get to know each other, and the result will be understanding, friendship and lasting peace. This is great recognition to Jim and Brenda Mertz to

be selected as escorts for a worldwide program.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 4th, which is our last Social dinner event. We will give out awards for our Club Champions and a sunrise movie night

will be taking place with Jim & Brenda hosting.

See you on the court,

Brenda Mertz, USPTA Tennis Pro

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POP GOES THE ROCK

A Cirque Dreams production, is a one-of a kind variety show

that unites generations through a mash-up of celebrated pop

and rock tunes spanning the decades. Conceived by Neil

Goldberg, creator of the groundbreaking Broadway hit

Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, POP blends an international

cast of astonishing singers, dancers and musicians perform-

ing crazy feats to off-the-hook beats, on the stage, in the

air, and way off the charts. Spectacular Cirque Dreamers, in

hundreds of colorfully inventive costumes, perform to popu-

lar music hits played by the band, in an array of visual art-

istry that will explode onstage like a Rock n' Roll party set in

a carnival funhouse. The entire family will marvel at this the-

atrical celebration!

April 16th. Bus Leaves at 6:15, Show starts at 7:30, Return

to Club by 10:00. Section B $75 including transportation.

April 16th Show!

Sarasota Van Wezel!

5 more tickets left

!

Call the office

today!

www.miss ionval leycc.com

B r i d g e

Duplicate First & Third Wednesday 10:00 a.m.

Please call in food selection to office. Call or email Carol Fritsch at 941.484.8949

[email protected]

or Donna Eamon at 941.488.8794

[email protected]

Progressive Second & Fourth Wednesday 11:30 a.m.

Lunch / Play

Please call in food selection to office. Contact Dorothy Coons 941.366.9637

Couples’ Duplicate

Second & Fourth Wednesday

Dinner at 5:30 p.m. / Bridge 7:00 p.m.

Dinner ordered off the menu.

Contact Donna Eamon 941.488.8794

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The Membership The Membership

Roster is available to Roster is available to

pick up in the office. pick up in the office.

Please, one Roster per Please, one Roster per

membership. membership.

Remember, you can Remember, you can

also access the Roster also access the Roster

online on the Members online on the Members

Only area. Only area.

“Getting in the Swing” With the Missionaires

Dinner Concert on Friday, April 13, 6 o’clock

Mission Valley’s own Missionaires will be presenting their annual concert, “Getting in the Swing,” at the Club on Friday, April 13, starting at 6 o’clock with cocktails before dinner. Back by popular demand, this is the culmination of three months of practice by these choristers, many of whom have been mem-

bers since the founding six seasons ago.

As we go to press with this Valley Views, three-quarters of our available tables have already been reserved, so please make your reservation for this

event as soon as possible.

MMMISSIONAIRESISSIONAIRESISSIONAIRES

This program is a compendium of attractive musical pieces from The American Songbook, with favorites for everyone. From opening and closing medleys by the whole ensemble, to duets by Two Englishmen and by the Director and her husband, to the Platters being brought back by the Four Duffers (pictured here), the show has even more variety, showing off your friends and fellow club members in fun and

tuneful ways.

For six seasons, the Missionaires has been led by the founding pair of director Suzanne Johnson and piano accompanist Barbara O’Brian, and their inseparable talent and enthusiasm guides this volunteer mixed chorus. According to Suzanne, “the Missionaires now numbers a record 35 singers. If you love music, can carry a tune, and are willing to make a commit-ment, we would be delighted to have you join our group. Just give Barbara or me a call or drop us an

email and we’ll give you more details.”

The Missionaires’ Four Duffers: The Missionaires’ Four Duffers:

Paul Basham, Al Eggert, Bob Johnson Paul Basham, Al Eggert, Bob Johnson

and Dick Baileyand Dick Bailey

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It was great having Patchingtons Fashion Show this March! It was great having Patchingtons Fashion Show this March!

Thank you to our lovely models, you did a great job!Thank you to our lovely models, you did a great job!

Eggs Your Way Eggs Your Way Sunday Mornings 10Sunday Mornings 10——11

Eggs & Omelet's to OrderEggs & Omelet's to Order

ToastToast

BaconBacon

SausageSausage

PotatoesPotatoes

$8.95$8.95

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Italian Night

April 18th ~ 6:00

Antipasto

Caesar Salad Station

Salad Bar

Traditional Spaghetti & Meatballs

Lasagna

Chicken Picatta

Pizza

Italian Veggie Medley

Bread Sticks

Ice Cream Sundae Bar

$16.95

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Two very special birthdays were recently

celebrated at the Club… Cecelia

Mallgraf, still a teenager, celebrated

her leap year birthday! Art Richart was

surprised with a 93rd birthday party &

“roast” by friends and admirers!

And… many more!

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It’s that time of year again when we treat the soil for nematodes. The golf course will be closed April 30th and May 1st for our regular scheduled Curfew treatment. By law, there is a 24 hour re-entry period after application, this is why we stay closed the

following day. Curfew is slit-injected into the soil as a liquid and vaporizes under the turf canopy. We apply water to the surface to help seal the vapors underneath the surface. Curfew helps control the population of the harmful nematodes

that feed on the roots of our turf grass.

Nematodes are microscopic worms that pierce into the roots and suck the nutrients out. Some nema-todes live inside the root, while others are attached to the outside of the root. Either way, they are destructive and keep the turf in a constant state of stress. The stress conditions lead to other problems. In times when it is cold with frost, the plant has a greater difficulty in recover-ing. Warm, foggy weather with cool nights is per-fect for disease pressure. Healthy turf can fight diseases better than stressed turf. Cart compaction is also magnified when the turf is under stress. Hence the reason we want to aerify as often as possible. Finally, irrigation water quality can create stress too. Our water source is not very good. Without beneficial rainfall, stressed turf irrigated with poor water struggles to take in the nutrients that are needed to recover. We have a double edge sword here at Mission Valley,

nematodes and poor water.

The rainfall total for the first 3 months of 2012 is around 5 inches below normal. This is bad for us. The white crusty surface that you see on the thin turf is from our irrigation water. In simplest terms, the water source is dehydrating the turf. People, we need rain to help grow healthy turf. The irrigation system is good at distribution but can’t

change our water source.

We are in the process of “oxygenating” the irrigation lake at #6. A new “bubbler” system will be installed capable of flipping 8 million gallons of water in 24 hours. Our irrigation lake holds approximately 7 million gallons. This will help release hydrogen sulfate gases trapped within the water. The extra contact with the oxygen will improve the overall health of the water and some of the problems related to stratisfication of water layers. I think it will be fair to say the area around the 6th tee will have a foul

smell for a few weeks.

Bill Tyde, Golf Course Superintendent

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TURKEY ON THE TURN

Enjoy a turkey sandwich on

wheat with lettuce. Mayo

& Mustard on the side.

No substitutes.

Available at the bar.

$5

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UPCOMING EVENTS

WGA Club Championship

Round 1 starts March 29th

MGA Club Championship

Round 1 starts April 14th

WGA General Meeting and Luncheon April 26th 8:30

shotgun

MGA Dinner and Annual

Meeting 1:30 shotgun April 25th

Tournament of Champions April 28th a.m. Tee Times

SPRING SALE

We will be having a spring sale starting in April. Stop in the golf shop to check out all the great sales

starting in April!

GOLF SHOP CREDIT

Members all pro shop credit will need to be used by May 31st to make way for the new inventory coming

in.

COURSE CLOSED

The golf course will be closed April 30th & May 1st for

Curfew Application and a pencil tine on the greens.

GROUND UNDER REPAIR & FLOWER BEDS

Ground under repair on the golf course is deter-mined by white lines. We have some large ground under repair areas on #4 and #5. Take your nearest point of relief plus one club length for relief. The only flower beds on the golf course where you get relief are the beds with either stone or railroad ties around them. If they don’t have stones or railroad

ties around them you do not get relief.

JUNIOR GOLF

Members Junior Golf will be start-ing June 11th. If your children or grandchildren are interested in participating, please contact the golf shop today. Also, if your children would like to bring their

friends they are welcome to sign up as well.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Joe Devita for finishing in 5th place in the FSGA Winter Series event at Brooksville

Country Club. Great playing Joe!

Brian Dahle, PGA Head Golf Professional

Men’s Invitational Winners: Men’s Invitational Winners:

Bill Dalton & Fred Allen Bill Dalton & Fred Allen

Couples’ Invitational Winners: Couples’ Invitational Winners:

Guests with Ann & Lou ZowineGuests with Ann & Lou Zowine

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Hoedown in the Valley …

a new Mission Valley tradition!

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What a great month March was, the whole winter really. The warm sunny weather made our special events below even more

enjoyable.

March 1st—3 Jills & a

Jack Low Gross: Terry Ellis, Bonnie Cioffi, Jeanne

Tschantz and Cheryl Hornberger – 149. 1st Low Net: George Sheehan, Lennie Macarther, Bar-

bara Funnell and Barbara Schanz – 122. 2nd Low Net: Mark Rudman, Suzanne Johnson, Mary

Sedgewick and Joan Craven – 122. 3rd Low Net: Steve Picazio, LaRue Fields, Carol

Fritsch and Helen Pape – 122. 4th Low Net: Tac Welsh, Cookie Ellis, Cathy Kuhlman

and Kathy Gallo – 123.

March 8th—Guest Day “Animal Kingdom” Low Gross 1st: Bonnie Cioffe, Guest, Marg Hook and

Guest – 161. Low Gross 2nd: Jeanne Tschantz, Guest, Pat Alford

and Guest – 172. Low Gross 3rd: Cindy Bischoff, Guest, Mary Sedgewick

and Guest – 177. Low Net 1st: Joan Newman, Guest, Marcia Wilk and

Guest – 120. Low Net 2nd: Cathy Kuhlman, Guest, Carol Fritsch

and Guest – 127. Low Net 3rd: Diane Welsh, Guest, Pat Brandt and

Guest – 128.

March 15th—Irish 4-Ball 1st: Kay Dellos Lennie Macarthur, Cookie Ellis and

Joan Craven – 86. 2nd: Jinx Walcott, Mary Sedgewick, Suzanne Ferguson

and Gerry Purcell – 79. 3rd: Dottie Kuhlman, Mary Conroy, Jessie Meek and

Kay Ponder – 78.

March 22nd—Criss/Cross

A Flight: Susie Anderson – 33.

B Flight: Mary Conroy - 30, Pat Urbanski 31.

C Flight: Elizabeth Courts – 34

D Flight: Madeline Burch 29, Donna Johnson 30

The 3-day Club Championship kicks off on March 29, day 2 is April 3 and the grand finale is on the 5th followed by a reception afterwards. April 19 is Beat the Pro and Champs when you will make your own pairings. The Closing Day 8.30 shotgun tourna-ment and lunch is on April 26. At this time the names of the new WGA Committee for the next two

years will be announced.

Farewell to departing snowbirds – see you next fall

when we’ll do it all over again.

Tricia Eales

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Guest Day Low Net Winners: Guest &

Marcia Wilk, Guest & Joan Newman.

Marie Lawson won $240 on the 50-50

raffle, as well as guest, Susie Drop.

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As the saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers”. We are lucky enough to enjoy the beautiful Florida flowers all year long! April also brings a close to “The Season” and many of our fellow golfing friends return North. We are lucky enough though to enjoy a few more

golfing events in the coming weeks.

April 2nd and April 9th are the 9 Hole Championship Rounds for the 2011-2012 season. A sign-up sheet is

posted on the bulletin board in the locker room.

April 16th will be the golfing game of Mutt and Jeff. Your score will be taken on the Par 3’s and Par 5’s. One half of your handicap will be subtracted from

that score for the final tally.

April 23rd is our Closing Meeting, Luncheon and

Golfing Event.

Winners for our March games include:

March 5th - String it out (use of the length of the string once to move the ball anywhere on the course

and not count it as a stroke). First place went to Becky Jablonski with a score of 31. Second place went to Margaret Woods with a score of 32. Noni LaVelle and Barbara Schanz both had chip-ins that

day.

March 12th was Three Lassies and a Laddie. First place went to Jo Ritzi, Alice Hammett and Fred Allen with a score of 28.5. Second place with a score of 29.3 went to Annette Mann, Lynn Paolillo,

Dolores Eichhorn and John Woods III.

Low Putts was the game on March 19th. Kathy Allen and Alice Hammett tied for first place with 14 putts. Second place went to Janet DeAngelo, Mary Jane Park, and Annette Mann with 16 putts. Marilyn DeVita and Bunny Raabe each had a chip-

in.

Happy Spring and Easter.

Becky Jablonski

NNNINEINEINE HHHOLERSOLERSOLERS

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Join Sunday

Afternoon Golf!

18-Hole Group

Contact Tricia Eales

[email protected]

9-Hole Group

Peter Schuchard

[email protected]

Join together afterwards

for MVCC Sunday dinner!

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Mah-Jongg

Tuesday & Thursday Afternoons

Ladies’ Locker Room

For More Information Call

Carol e Hoffman 941.927.5016

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Summer Kick Off! May 18th - 6:00 pm Music by … DooWoop Denny! Plan to come out & welcome Summer Members to Mission Valley! We’re grilling on the patio! Casual Night

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IINVITEDNVITED TOTO THETHE CCLUBLUB!! Credit Card Policy

Guests of Members may pay by credit card for golf

Did you know… Karen Korf has been the FSGA Women’s Course Rating Team Captain since

1987?!

The Team evaluates golf courses to provide a Course Rating and Slope Rating for the golf courses in Manatee, Sarasota And

Charlotte counties.

The USGA conducts annual Eastern and Western Course Rating Calibration Seminars. Last month the Eastern Calibration Seminar was held at PGA National Golf Club, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Karen and three other women raters from Florida participated as a Team and received top honors among the women’s teams with a grade 98.0 which included Individual and Team Quizzes in addition to an On-Course Rating Exercise. The grade was based on a comparison to evalua-

tions by the USGA Course Rating Committee.

Kudos to you Karen! We are lucky to have you as our Golf

Chairman.

FSGAFSGAFSGA

Mission Valley will be hosting our first wedding in the Celebration Garden on April 28th!

Several more are scheduled and the popularity is growing. We are also showcasing the Club on June 10th for a Bridal Show with the Weddings of Venice Network Group.

Please refer the Club for any special events! ♥

CARE OF THE COURSE ~

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP

All carts must remain 30 feet

from the green.

Riding carts are NOT permitted

on slopes of greens and tees!

Observe the 90 degree rule and

specific directions on the course.

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MMMARKETINGARKETINGARKETING & S& S& SALESALESALES

Recently I was asked by a group of members to give them a short version of our membership types and privileges. It can be VERY

confusing!

Here it is in a nut shell:

Equity—Full golf, tennis and social privileges,

voting rights and ability to serve on the Board.

Associate—Full golf, tennis and social privileges.

Cannot vote or serve on the Board.

Social/Tennis—Tennis and social privileges. Limited golf; 6 rounds between November—April per mem-bership (12 9-hole rounds is okay) and unlimited golf during May—October. Cannot vote or serve on

the Board.

There is a Family and Single rate for all annual members and an age defined schedule for ages 35 and under, 36—45, 46—55 and 56 and over. For all annual members, the Food & Beverage Minimum for a Family is $850 and for a Single $527. You must be unmarried and living alone to receive Single dues

and minimums.

Seasonal—Full golf, tennis and social privileges for 6—8 months (no access during unpaid months) May join the MGA and WGA 18 & 9-hole Associations. Cannot vote or serve on the Board. There is only one fee schedule offered. No Family or Single

differential.

Visiting Guest—Restricted golf, tennis and social privileges for 1—3 months. 24 hour advance tee time only. May not join MGA or WGA. Cannot vote or serve on the Board. No charging privileges. There is only one fee schedule offered. No age, Family or

Single differential.

Summer—Full golf, tennis and social privileges during the summer months. Cannot vote or serve on the Board. There is only one fee schedule offered.

No age, Family or Single differential.

For specific fees and dues, please, visit my office.

Now that you know… I hope that you’ll go and share all the opportunities with a new friend! I love… we

ALL love new members!

As you head back north, please stop by and see me, or pick up a membership flyer in the hall info-rack, for information to take back to your club. You never know when you might peek someone's interest to come down to Florida.

After all, it’s pretty nice here!

It’s almost summertime and that means Reciprocal time! Please plan ahead; if you’ve lost your member-ship card, please come in as soon as possible to or-der a replacement. The Reciprocal Book will be dis-tributed by May 1, or sooner, and will be available to

pick up or online. A notice will be sent.

Happy travels and safe summer.

Stacy Brown, Director of Marketing

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Welcome New Members! Mickey & Jennifer Chard with children,

Jordan & Jayce

Social members

Honorary 3

Equity 185

Associate 19

Corporate Golf 1

Seasonal 47

Social/Tennis 64

Corporate Social 1

Visiting Guest 1

Total 321

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Administration

Tom Kelly, Business Manager

[email protected]

Stacy Brown, Director of Marketing & Sales

[email protected]

Wendy Long, Bookkeeper

[email protected]

Kim Sullivan, Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

Pro Shop

Brian Dahle, PGA Head Golf Professional

[email protected]

Golf Course

Bill Tyde, Golf Course Superintendent

Chris Stephenson, Assistant Superintendent

Tennis

Brenda Mertz, USPTA Tennis Pro

[email protected] / 941.412.0781

Food & Beverage

David Jelenc, Executive Chef

[email protected]

Diana Kirvin, Dining Room Manager

[email protected]

Candy Ridinger, Bar Manager

[email protected]

1851 Mission Valley Boulevard · Nokomis, Florida 34275 · 941.488.9683 · www.missionvalleycc.com

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George Dellos

President / Human Resources / Tennis

Karen Korf

Vice President / Golf

Susie Anderson

Secretary / Membership

Sam Ewing

Greens

Whalen Dunn

Finance / House

Tac Welsh

Greens

Carlo DelVecchio

Long Range Planning

Jeff Fields

David Johnson

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