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Dave Simms, Cindy and Louis Burns enjoyed the First Friday Night Wine event.Bob Plankenhorn doesn’t mind golfing in a little fog. It’s better than snow!

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Welcome to the Club Reception for General Manager Jerry Olson - March 15Plan on joining us on Sunday, March 15 from 5pm to 7pm to welcome General Manager Jerry Olson to the Club. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Mr. Olson and welcome him to the Rogue Valley. We will be serving light hors de vours and there will be a no-host bar available. Please stay for dinner after the reception. Be sure to make reservations by calling 541-772-5695. We hope to see you at the Club on March 15.

Wine Maker Dinner - March 13Make plans to join us on Friday, March 13, for our next Wine Maker Dinner with Del Rio Winery. Assistant Winemaker Aurélien Labrosse will be in attendance to serve and talk about the wines, which will include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah,

Claret, and Sparkling Rose for dessert. Each wine will be paired with a complementary food course prepared specially by our Executive Chef Trey.The Wine Maker Dinner is $65 per person inclusive with advance reservations required and 48-hour cancel-lation policy in effect. Limited to the first 64 reservations. Please call 541-772-5965 to reserve your space! Please see menu on page 8.

Easter Brunch - April 5We invite your family to join us for Easter brunch on Sunday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This all-inclusive brunch will be served in the Valley Ballroom and will feature: Fresh fruit display, muffins, bagels, danish, salad bar and shrimp, scrambled eggs, bacon, sau-sage, blintz, eggs Benedict, potato casserole, poached salmon/hot entree, waffle station and carving station with prime rib and baked ham. Dessert display - mini desserts and cakes. Adults (12 & over):

24.95; Children (6 - 11):12.95, Children (5 & under): Free. RSVP at 541-772-5965.

Peter Rabbit Pancake Breakfast - April 4Grab your baskets for some Easter Fun. We’re search-ing for eggs, for every last one! Dress up your children or grandchildren in their Easter best for this fantastic breakfast and Egg Hunt. Saturday, April 4. Two Seatings:

9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10:15 a.m. Price: Adults (12 & over): $9.95, Children (6 - 11): $5.95, Children (5 & under): Free. RSVP: 541-772-5965.

First Friday Wine Tasting - March 6The First Friday Wine Tasting on March 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. will feature Ledger David Cellars. Res-ervations are not required for wine tasting but if you would like to stay for dinner a reservation is required.

$5 per person for the tasting.

In This IssueFrom the President ..................2RVCC Clubs News ...................3Golf News ................................4From The Lesson Tee ...............5Grounds Report .......................6Over The Tee Cup .....................7RVCC Senior Men Golf ............8Around the Club ..................... 14From the Chef ........................ 15

On The Courts - Tennis/PBall .. 16Planning a Corporate Event ...18Banquet News .......................18Club Happenings .................... 19Club Financials .......................22March Calendar ......................23Hidden somewhere in this bulletin is a member’s club number. If you find it and it’s yours, contact Michelle Johannes to win $50 in Club Credit.

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Kid’s Movie Night - March 6The next Kid’s Movie Nights will be Friday, March 6. The movie planned is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. The movie, dinner and babysitting for the kids is provided. Supervised fun is from 5:30- 7:15 pm. Cost is $6 per child. Ages 3 & up please. RSVP to 541-772-5965. Parents/

grandparents must stay on RVCC property

Couples Dinner - March 21The Couples Dinners are going very well! Couples of all ages are in-vited to have good conversation and good food while getting to know each other at this monthly gathering. The next dinner will be on Sat-urday, March 21st. Social time at 5:30 and dinner will begin at 6. Call the Club to RSVP at 541-772-5965. Attendance is limited to the first 12 member couples to RSVP.

Ladies Lunch @ Noon - March 17This group of ladies is enjoying meeting new people. Please come for a nice lunch and good conversation on March 17th at 11:30 a.m. for social time and noon for lunch. Reservations can be made by calling 541-772-5965. This group is limited to the first 24 ladies to sign up. If you have any questions, please e-mail Ann Topham at [email protected].

From The Club President

We are very pleased to an-nounce that Jerry Olson has accepted the posi-tion of General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of the Rogue Valley Country Club. Jerry was formerly the General Manager of the Castlewood Country

Club in Pleasanton, California. He has exten-sive successful experience managing private clubs for Club Corporation of America, devel-oping clubs for Del Webb Corporation and with multiple independent clubs. Jerry is excited about coming to RVCC and will bring new ideas and energy to enhance your club experience.

Jerry and his wife, Debbie, are moving to the Rogue Val-ley in March. Jerry’s first day at RVCC will be Sunday, March 15, 2015. We will be hosting a welcome reception that night from 5pm to 7pm upstairs for Jerry. Thank you to all of the members and staff who participated in the recruiting process and meet and greets. Jerry was the unanimous first choice of the Selection Committee and it is our great pleasure to welcome Jerry and Debbie to the club and the Rogue Valley.

David F. Cuttrell

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Red Cross Blood Drive a SuccessThank you to everyone who gave blood last month. It was such a huge success that we are considering making this a quarterly event. Please watch your emails and Club Bulletin for information on the next blood drive.

Book Club - March 3The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, March 3 at 4 p.m. to discuss The Voice at the Door by James Sulzer (GeeGee Walker presiding). Using the letters and poems of Emily Dickinson and the sermons of Charles Wadsworth, this fictional account weaves a rich tapestry of intellectual and spiritual communion and encompasses the three great mysteries of Emily Dickinson’s life: her agonized love poetry of the early 1860’s, her partial blindness in1863-1865, and her subsequent withdrawal from the world. It brings to life an Emily Dickinson who possesses the intellectual rigor, the naïveté, the eccentricity, the

passion, the despair, and the sly humor that we know and love from her poetry. The author will be at the meeting to discuss the book and answer questions. This meeting is open to all club members and to non-members who are interested. Nancy Kline has copies of the book for $12 if you wish to buy one. In April out book will be The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Penny Klabunde will lead the discussion. This debut novel beautifully weaves past and present, creating a vivid portrait of an unforgettable young woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others even as she struggles to overcome her own troubled past. E-mail Nancy Kline at [email protected] or call 541-779-2674 if you are interested in learning more.

Garden Club - March 9It’s that time of year to start planting your flowers and to start tending to your gardens! Join the club on Monday, March 9th in the Men’s Card Room. Steve, RVCC’s talented horticulturist/arborist will lead us through what we should be doing this time of the year and will answer questions.

Bridge ClubDo you love to play Bridge and want to meet more RVCC members? We are a group of all levels, men and women, meeting Wednesday evenings on a monthly basis. If you know how to play, but are still honing your skills and would like to play a fun and relaxed game, this is the group for you! Contact Paige Filomeo at [email protected] or 541-772-3133 for more information.

Knitting/Craft Club - March 3Are you are interested in knitting or crafts of all kinds? Join these gals on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the Ladies’ Card Room to socialize while you work on a craft of your choosing. We have ladies who can help with knitting, quilting and cross stitching. E-mail Nancy Kline at [email protected] or call 541-779-2674 if you are interested in joining the group.

Rogue Valley Country Club2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford, Oregon 97504

Clubhouse: 541-772-5965 • Pro Shop: 541-772-4050 • Tennis: 541-773-4552E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.rvcc.com

Click on Member Login. If you are accessing the site for the first time, please create an account using the registration page. When entering your member

number, remember to add a 0 at the beginning of your number.Example: 0XXXXX

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Reciprocal Country Clubs Pro Shop Phone

Astoria Golf & Country Club - Warrenton 503-861-2545

Baywood Country Club - Arcata 707-822-3688

Broken Top Club (Fee) - Bend 541-383-8200

Illahe Hills Country Club - Salem 503-581-3233

Rainier Golf & Country Club - Seattle 206-242-2222

Riverside Golf & Country Club - Portland 503-287-6245

Riverview Golf & Country Club - Redding 530-224-2250

Shadow Hills Country Club - Junction City 541-998-8441

Spring Hill Country Club - Albany 541-928-5454

Willamette Valley Country Club - Canby 503-266-2102

Springfield Country Club - Springfield 541-747-2517

Tualatin Country Club - Tualatin 503-692-4620

Tee Times 24 hours in advance:

Reames Golf & Country Club - Klamath Falls 541-884-7446

Roseburg Country Club - Roseburg 541-672-4041

Wilcox Oaks - Red Bluff 530-527-7087

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Office/Committee Term Expires

Dave Cuttrell President 2015

Dale Gooding Vice President 2015

Gail Jones Secretary/Membership 2017

John Dailey Treasurer/Finance 2017

Lee Fortier Long Range Planning 2016

Dave Schott Grounds 2017

Phyllis Nelson House 2016

Mike Fowler Social 2016

Garth Harrington Golf 2015

STAFF

Tracy Snyder - Head Golf Professional - [email protected]

Craig Hilty - Grounds Superintendent - [email protected]

Layne Snyder - Controller - [email protected]

Trey Hansen - Executive Chef - [email protected]

Michelle Johannes - Membership & Marketing Director - [email protected]

Molly McDermott - Sales and Event Coordinator- [email protected]

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“Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s Party!’” - Robin Williams

Mercy FlightsRVCC is happy to be partnering with Mercy Flights! By being a member at the club you can save money with Mercy Flights special RVCC group rate. Join Deb Holden from Mercy Flights on Thursday – March 12th at 5:00 pm in the Oaks Room to learn more. Medical transports are expensive and can cost thousands of dollars. You can’t predict an emergency but you can prepare.

London Fog - March 5The traditional opening day for the Rogue Valley Women’s Golf Association at the club will be Thursday, March 5. The ladies

meet for breakfast and fogs early, have a short business meeting and then a shotgun start at 12:00. Men’s play that day will be early on the Original Course until 10:00 or on Course #2 after 12:00.

March Course Usage5 Th Ladies London Fog 12pm SG CS 110 T RV Sr Stroke Play 1pm TT CS 116 M NM Girls 1pm TT CS 127 F RV Seniors 1pm SG CS 131 T SWC Boys 1pm TT CS 1

Youth Golf Sign Up - March 1The annual Youth Golf Program will have its initial sign-up starting March 1 at the opening hour of the Golf Shop. The first 75 spon-sored children will be included in the program. This program is open to all non-member children from 7th grade through High School and any member of a college golf team all of whom need an RVCC member as a sponsor. The annual fee is $100 for the program that runs from June 1, 2015 through February 15, 2016. Call the Golf Shop for further details and entry forms. Forms are available now.

HandicapsWith spring on the way, it will soon be time to start posting scores on the GHIN system at the club. The first day of posting will be March 1 and the first revision will follow in two weeks. Remember to post all your scores, good or bad, nine or 18 holes. We have posting stations in the Golf Shop, Men’s Locker Room and Ladies Locker Room for ease in posting your scores. Don’t forget to check the equitable stroke control before posting your score. Handicap fees are posted to member accounts at the end of February. The fee is $35 per adult member. Members who elect to decline must do so by March 31 in order to receive a credit. No credits will be issued after that date.Equitable Stroke ControlCourse Handicap Maximum Score any hole 0-9 Double Bogey 10-19 7 20-29 8 30-39 9 40+ 10

Pro Am ComingOur annual Pro Am will be held April 6th and 7th. The format is five man teams of one Professional and four amateurs paired together for prizes in team, individual gross and net. The prize pot will end up being around $20,000 for the two days with a full field. We will have a 1PM shotgun on Monday and a 9AM shotgun on Tues-day with a hosted dinner party on Monday evening following the golf. Also on the schedule is a putting contest on the main putting green prior to starting on Monday. For more information or to sign up call or come into the pro shop.

RVCC Men’s Member GuestIt’s not too early to start planning for this year’s Men’s Member Guest. This annual event will be held July 9th, 10th and 11th for 2015. The format has been well received and we will make sure it operates better than ever this year. Sign-ups for this year’s tournament will begin in March with members who participated in 2014 having priority to commit and pay by April 15th. Members that did not play in 2014 will have the opportunity to turn in entry blanks beginning April 16th and spots will be filled from a waiting list that will be put up in the Pro Shop on April 1st. That waiting list will be started at the opening hour of the Golf Shop on April 1. There will be a maximum of 72 teams allowed. This is a much-anticipated event and usually fills up fast, so get your entries and money in early. The committee encourages all RVCC members to consider participating. Last year’s event was Spectacular!SOGCThe annual Southern Oregon Golf Championships will be held at RVCC for the 86th year this August and September. With a field of 416 players, it is the largest golf tournament of its kind in the United States. The entry fee is $275 (non-member) for this year and for that price you are guaranteed four rounds of golf or more, a wonderful tee prize, four cocktail parties with food, entertain-ment and more fun than most people can stand. Now is the time to plan on playing in this year’s event. Entry blanks are available in the Golf Shop, Clubhouse and at rvcc.com now. There is a dis-count for couples and for members who wish to participate ($250 for a member and $225 per member for a couple).

Hole in One ClubAs spring approaches, I wanted to remind all the members of the club about the RVCC Hole-in-one club. The Club is voluntary and that allows the members to have some funds to buy drinks in the bar following their ace on the course. It costs $2 to join and each member of the HIO club is billed $2 when a hole-in-one is made by a member of the HIO club. At that same time, the lucky acer’s club account is credited with the amount of money equal to the number of members in the respective HIO pot. There are presently about 290 people in the pot. Let one of the pro shop staff know if you are interested in joining. We had 15 aces in 2014. Maybe it’s your turn to have one this year?Private Cart Numbers and StickersWith all the private carts in use and the amount of members com-ing and going the last couple of years, we have noticed some carts without the mandatory numbers and stickers. If you have not registered your cart to receive the numbers and stickers, please see Tracy in the golf shop. The trail fee for the year is $350 and it runs from July 1st thru June 30th. Carts coming on other times are prorated to those dates. Club StorageThe annual billing for club storage will be coming soon on your April 1st statement. The fee for annual storage and cleaning of your clubs is $100. The monthly fee for the same service is $10.

RVCC Golf NewsBy Tracy Snyder


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Golf is a real challenge! Big news flash, huh? What is it about this game that makes it so tough? Just because we’re swinging a three to almost four foot long stick up and around us, attempting to not just hit, but hit accurately, a small ball on irregular ground conditions to putting greens of irregular size and sometimes changing speeds and slope. And because we bring a different “us” to the golf course every day; a faster one, a more tense and less patient one, a calmer one, a “not so calm” one. One with a small pain in the lower back or a shoulder that pulls back when you try to pull through. And THAT’S not the tough part. We of-ten change dramatically in the long walk or drive from the driving range to the first tee. What is up with that??? But whatever the metamorphosis that happens during that small time, it happens to everyone...from beginners to tour players. I played in a PGA event a few years back and was almost perfect on the warm up tee. I duck hooked my first drive into the bushes and didn’t hit a decent shot the first three holes. Last year at the Player’s Cham-pionship, Justin Rose was told by his teacher “Good Luck and I hope your short game is great!,” because he was hitting so badly on the range. He finished top 5!!! So, the point is that whatever you think about how you play the game...it can change in a blink of an eye. A big part of finding “your game” is finding out what you can control and accepting the things that you cannot. Ergo, a list.

CONTROL• Your emotions. Believe it or not, this is controllable. Great challenge, especially if you are competing...for anything, including quarters. • Your rhythm. Breathing, slower talking, practice swings. Old saying: “Playerswhotalkfastswingfast.”• Your thinking. Oooh, is this big! But it’s possible. Just tough. • Your routine/set up. This can be a potential foundation.NOT UNDER YOUR CONTROL• The Outcome. No matter how well you’re playing and how confident you are, the game can change in a heartbeat and you’ll wonder suddenly “who you are.” As a side note to this, how you react to your outcome is well under your control.• The weather. Just try!• Course conditions. They are what they are, get used to it. • Your opponent. This may be tougher than the weather. However, take note of how your consistent play and calm demeanor could potentially have some effect.Some thoughts on these two lists. We practice our golf swing and other aspects of this game. Have you practiced your mental game. Take some mental strategies to the golf range and incorporate them into you practice time.Famous quote: “Practice the way you play, play the way you practice.”


The Lesson TeeBy Ed Fisher

Ed Fisher is a Class “A” PGA Professional and the RVCC Director of Instruction. You may contact Ed at: [email protected] or call at 541-499-2253.

If you have club storage and a pull cart the fee is $120 per year or $12 per month. There is still plenty of room in the storage area for more clubs and bags to be stored and cleaned. There is minamal room left for any pull carts due to limited floor space. Also a reminder that we provide FREE pull carts for any person on club storage.

2015 Super Bowl Results1st Flight1st Place Gary Bates, Brian Schmitz, Phil Iantosca 1262nd Place Jimmy White, Jerry Eklund, Brian Wheelock 1313rd Place Jim Hoffman, Bob Crews, Tracy Snyder 1324th Place Ron Lewis, Dan Dixon, Terry Anderson 1355th Place Darrell Flora, Branden Dahl, Scott Nicols 138

2nd Flight1st Place Eric Ford, Russ Batzer, Jeff Dahl 1312nd Place Dave Card, Bob Given, Sal Murillo 1393rd Place Dave Simms, Phil Heiner, Tom Michaels 1414th Place Bill Anhorn, John Lawton, Bob Methvin 1425th Place Randy Loyd, Scott Loyd, Al Carlson 143

Ladies1st Place Tory Nieto, Tammie Allen, Trina Jones 146 2nd Place Deb Stuart, Barb Pinkham, Mary Botsford 1483rd Place Pam Schepis, Marcia Skinner, Judy Korepta 150

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Grounds ReportBy Craig Hilty

To say February started out wet would be an understatement. In the first week of the month we recorded 2.89 inches of rain. We definitely needed this after

our extremely dry January. Saturated soils and windy condi-tions caused us to lose three more trees, including one of the two large oaks on the driving range landing. It was unfortunate to lose this iconic tree, but Mother Nature is boss. Winter has proven to be a challenge, given the storms that have passed through, combined with the extremely mild temperatures. The turf growth has not really slowed down. The continued growth has required us to mow fairways, collar and approaches, tees, and rough once a week and sometimes twice. To give some perspective on this, during a typical winter, we may only mow fairways once a month. We’ve been very busy this winter tackling turf growth, tree clean up from the storms, scheduled tree maintenance, tee leveling, irrigation head leveling and typical winter projects. It’s been both challenging and rewarding at the same time. We are ahead on recordable precipitation for the water year; however, we continue to lack snowpack in the moun-tains. It is crucial for us to gain snowpack in the mountains this season. Last season’s drought all but depleted the water supply in the Medford Irrigation District reservoirs. Although the winter rains have helped, we still face an extreme drought

situation. Once again we are ready with a plan in place to handle the drought situation head on. Near the practice greens/tees we have removed all the paver blocks that separated the practice putting green and practice tee. We then used additional soil to provide a subtle slope from the green to the tee, which will allow for many different lies to practice from. There are a few additional changes that we will be embarking on in the near future as well. These changes to our practice facilities will be done for very little money and will only continue to enhance an already extensive practice facility. Please continue to fix your ball marks and one other, fill divots on tees and fairways, rake your footprints from the bunkers and also knock the sand from your shoes before walking onto the green surface. Also check foretees.com/roguevalley to check on any frost delays, red flag days or any other course communication for that particular day. Last but not least, please do not hesitate to e-mail me or catch me on the course with any questions or comments you may have pertaining our golf course!

Respectfully,

Craig Hilty

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Over The Tee CupBy Judy Korepta


LONDON FOG - MARCH 5The London Fog is the official opening of the WGA golf season. The festivities begin at 10:00 AM with the traditional fog drink and a time to mingle with other ladies anxious for the start of the regular Thursday play. Brunch will be served at 10:30 followed by a brief meeting conducted by President Rosemary Harrington. Highlights of the upcoming year will be addressed by officers and club personnel. This event is a great opportunity for newcomers to meet the other ladies as well as an opportunity for those who have spent the winter in hibernation to enjoy the company of the lady golfers. Membership Chairman Sheri Driskill will be available to answer membership questions or changes to your information in the membership booklet which will come out in April. All 9 Hole and 18 Hole ladies are encouraged to attend this season opener.

OWGA REMINDERFor all ladies whose handicap index is 25 or less, consider joining OWGA this year. The schedule of events will be available at the London Fog. This is a wonderful way to play some of the finest golf courses in Oregon. RVCC is hosting one of the tournaments in June so we would like a good showing of RVCC ladies as participants. Pam Turnipseed and Pam Schepis will have sign up information at the London Fog.

WINTER GOLFToni Watkins and Deb Anderson have ex-tended the winter golf tournament through March 21. Matches must be completed by that date to be included for the coveted prize $$$. They will soon be announcing the time of the party to reveal the winners and who wins the grand prize to run the tournament next season! Stay tuned...

LOCKER ROOM/MULTI PURPOSE ROOMThe renovated ladies’ locker room is available for all ladies of RVCC to use for card playing, games, or just gathering together. Food and beverage service is available from the grill and the telephone in the room has instructions for obtaining that. Thanks again to Tammy Smith who spearheaded the project last year.

DAY’S PLAY CHANGESThis year the handicap chairman will be posting all scores of ladies participating in Thursday days play. Logistics are still being worked out and will be posted in the locker room by the sign-in sheets. Another change for this season, if you do not have a group for the Thursday play if you call the Pro Shop by 5:00 on Monday they will assign you a tee time for play that week.

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Rules of GolfRule 22 - Ball Assisting or Interfering with Play22-1. Ball Assisting PlayExcept when a ball is in motion, if a player considers that a ball might assist any other player, he may: a. Lift the ball if it is his ball; or b. Have any other ball lifted. A ball lifted under this Rule must be replaced (see Rule 20-3). The ball must not be cleaned, unless it lies on the putting green (see Rule 21). In stroke play, a player required to lift his ball may play first rather than lift the ball. In stroke play, if the Committee determines that competitors have agreed not to lift a ball that might assist any competitor, they are disqualified. Note: When another ball is in motion, a ball that might influence the movement of the ball in motion must not be lifted.

22-2. Ball Interfering with Play Except when a ball is in motion, if a player considers that another ball might interfere with his play, he may have it lifted. A ball lifted under this Rule must be replaced (see Rule 20-3). Ball must not be cleaned, unless it lies on the putting green (see Rule 21). In stroke play, a player required to lift his ball may play first rather than lift the ball. Note 1: Except on the putting green, a player may not lift his ball solely because he considers that it might interfere with the play of another player. If a player lifts his ball without being asked to do so, he incurs a penalty of one stroke for a breach of Rule 18-2a, but there is no additional penalty under Rule 22. Note 2: When another ball is in motion, a ball that might influence the movement of the ball in motion must not be lifted. PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE: Match play – Loss of hole; Stroke play – Two strokes.

“Spring is the time of the year, when it is summer in the sun and winter in the shade.” - Charles Dickens

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Now Accepting Applications for 2015Open to all Rogue Valley Country Club male golf members age 50 and older.$65.00 membership fee includes entrance into 8 Friday events (donuts & coffee included at 8 AM events), two stroke play tournaments and end of season banquet & raffle.

Tournament Play:March 10 T) Stroke Play 1:00 pm TTMarch 27 (F) Scramble 1:00 pm SGOctober 6 (T) Stroke Play 1:00 pm TTOctober 9 (F) 1:00 SG 5:00 pm Dinner and Raffle following

Friday Home Schedule:April 17 (F) 8:00 am SG 7:00 Coffee & DonutsMay 8 (F) 8:00 am SG 7:00 Coffee & DonutsJune 19 (F) 8:00 am SG 7:00 Coffee & DonutsJuly 24 (F) 8:00 am SG 7:00 Coffee & DonutsAugust 21 (F) 8:00 am SG 7:00 Coffee & DonutsSeptember 25 (F) 8:00 am SG 7:00 Coffee & Donuts

2015 Rogue Valley Seniors Membership Application - Fee: $65.00

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E-Mail address ______________________________________

RVCC Local Computer Posting Number _________________

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Rogue Valley Seniors Websitewww.never3putt.com

The Senior Men OfRVCC

Winemaker DinnerFeaturing Aurélien Labrosse from

Del Rio WineryMarch 13, 2015

2013 Chardonnay• Herb seared Chilean sea bass over roasted potato and kale salad.

2013 Pinot Noir• Pan seared diver scallops. With parsnip puree, red pepper coulis and crispy Oregon forest mushrooms.

2012 Syrah• Duck breast with fig demi-glace and red beet risotto.

2012 Claret• Pan seared dry aged rib eye steak with smoked cheddar gnocchi, peas and pearl onions.

2013 Rose Jolee - Semi-Sparkling• Caramelized compressed watermelon, goat cheese, candied pecans and macerated berries.$65 per person inclusive with advance reservations required.

48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Limited to the first 64 reservations.

Please call 541-772-5965 to reserve your space!


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Around The Club

Jack and Laura Pryde at the Friday Night wine tasting.

Brian Schmitz, Gary Bates and Phil Iantosca placed first in the First Flight in the Super Bowl Tournament.

Ken and Linda MacDonald enjoy their Valentine’s Day dinner.Tory Nieto, Tammie Allen and Trina Jones were the Ladies winners in the Super Bowl Tournament.

Tracy Snyder and Pam Schepis working on a new swing.

Bob & Diana Thiessen

Welcome New Club Members...GOLF• Bob & Diana Thiessen• Matthew Eschenbacher & Jenn Adams

SOCIAL• Lance Reyes• Don Ballew• Devin & Jill Hull

Matthew Eschenbacher & Jenn Adams

Mother/daughter duo Mary Wittenberg and Nancy Suvoy at the Friday Night wine tasting.


Ingredients for Fish8 oz. of fish6 oz. mojito bar mix (find at any store)2 limes, cut in half1 tablespoon fresh cilantro1 tablespoon fresh mint2 cups water2 cloves garlicSalt and pepper to taste

DirectionsAdd all ingredients into a pan. Put into 350 degree oven and bake for about 30 minutes, until fish is firm.

Ingredients for Salsa1 cup diced mango1 jalapeno¼ cup red onions1 tablespoon garlic2 tablespoons chopped cilantro1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped1 red bell pepper diced2 limes (juice and zest)

1 tablespoon olive oilSalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon coriander1 teaspoon chili powder

DirectionsMix all ingredients into a bowl and set asideWhen fish is done cooking, remove from cooking liquid and served with mango salsa and jasmine rice.

Tips From The ChefBy Trey Hansen

Mojito Poached Snapperwith Mango Salsa

Kim Pepple, Ryan and Tiffany Kantor and Randy and Ara Wilson were taking advantage of a moment away from their babies.

Loyds, Westbrooks, Burkholders and friends enjoyed dinner while their children were watching the movie.

On The Courts


By Mike Sevart

Tennis Center ScheduleThere are many opportunities to come down and join in one of the many drop-ins or coached sessions. It’s a great chance to connect up with other players and their groups. Our two pros

Kory and Andris will make it both challenging and fun. Drop-in times:Monday 6: to 7:15 PM Cardio with KoryTuesday 7:30 to 8:45 PM Drop-in with AndrisThursday 9: to 10: AM Stroke Clinic with KoryThursday 10: to 11:AM Cardio with AndrisThursday 6: to 7:15 PM Cardio with KorySaturday 8:45 to 10:00 AM Drop-in with Andris

2015 USTA League TennisThe 2015 League season is underway. It’s a great way to hone your game and spend time with other teams in and around our area.Southern Oregon(Eugene, Salem, Albany, Corvallis, Salishan, Greater Bend area, Klamath Falls, Medford, Ashland, Roseburg, Coos Bay, Grants Pass)Area League Coordinator Amanda Jordan • (541) 731-7411 • [email protected]

ADULT 18 & OVER (SINGLE WEEKEND LEAGUE)Team Confirmation Form Due - March 23 (Forms available February 10)League Dates (Women) - April 17-19, 2015 (ESTC)League Dates (Men) - April 24-26, 2015 (STSC/CH)S.O. Championship (if necessary) - May 2, 2015

ADULT 40 & OVER (LOCAL LEAGUE)Team Confirmation Form Due - March 13 (Forms available February 2)League Dates - April 11-June 22, 2015Playoff Dates (If necessary) - June 20-21, 2015S.O. Championship - July 11, 2015

ADULT 40 & OVER (SINGLE WEEKEND LEAGUE)Team Confirmation Form Due - April 20 (Forms available March 14)League Dates (Men) - May 15-17, 2015 (ESTC)League Dates (Women) - May 29-31 (STSC/CH)S.O. Championship - July 11, 2015

ADULT 65 & OVER (LOCAL LEAGUE)Team Confirmation Form Due - March 13 (Forms available February 2)League Dates - April 11-June 15, 2015S.O. Championship - June 20, 2015

ADULT 65 & OVER (SINGLE WEEKEND LEAGUE)Team Confirmation Form Due - May 18 (Forms available April 13)League Dates - June 12-14 (Location TBA)S.O. Championship - June 20, 2015

MIXED 40 & OVER (LOCAL LEAGUE)Team Confirmation Form Due - June 2 (Forms available April 13)League Dates - June 26-August 16, 2015Playoff Dates (If necessary) - August 15-16, 2015S.O. Championship - August 22, 2015

MIXED 40 & OVER (SINGLE WEEKEND LEAGUE)Team Confirmation Form Due - July 6 (forms available June 3)League Dates - July 31-August 2, 2015S.O. Championship - August 22, 2015

If you have any questions call or stop by the tennis desk and I’ll try to help.

MiscellaneousKory will be hosting Junior Champs Tournament March 6-8. These are some of the best junior, 12- to 18-year-old, players in the Pacific Northwest. It will play the evening of the 6th and then approximate-ly 10:AM to 5:PM over the weekend. Check with the tennis desk for court availability. Come down and watch some really quality tennis. Don’t forget that you can order food to go! It can be ready for pick-up when your game is over and is an easy way to meet your food minimum requirement. The Tennis Member Rosters are updated every month, so be sure to pick up a current listing.

Quirky Rules of TennisHave you ever encountered a unique or quirky situation in a tennis match and not known what the appropriate rule was? Or maybe you were in-volved in a situation where you felt the point should have gone your way, but you weren’t quite confident enough to make the call. It is quite ironic that many tennis players who have played the game for many years do not know the rules of tennis to their fullest extent. This article is designed to enlighten you on some of the quirkier rules of tennis. Below are some examples of situations that you may or may not have encountered and the rules that concern these situations.Case 1 – A ball in play hits another ball which is lying in the same court. What is the correct decision?In this case, play should continue. However, if it is not clear that the actual ball in play has been returned, a let should be called.Case 2 – The player jumps over the net into their opponent’s court while the ball is still in play. Is this allowed?No. The player in this instance would lose the point.Case 3 - A ball in play hit a bird flying over the court. What happens in this instance?This situation is considered a ‘hindrance’ (i.e. a player has been hindered in playing the point by a deliberate act of the opponent(s), an unintentional act of the opponent(s), or something outside the player’s own control). In this case, the point shall be replayed.Case 4 – A ball that has just been served hits the receiver or in dou-bles the receiver’s partner before it touches the ground. Which player wins the point?In this instance, the server would win the point, unless it was a service let.Case 5 – A player in making a volley, brings his racket over the net without touching it. Is this a good return?This is considered a good return, provided the ball has crossed the net to the player’s side of the court before he makes contact with it. Tennis Victoria encourages everyone to read up on their rulebooks, so you are ready to deal with the next quirky situation you may find yourself in. Who knows, the decision you make may change the course of the match! If you have a rule you would like clarified, please email 21811it to [email protected] and we will endeavour to feature them in an upcoming issue of Hot off the Court.

Pickleball - Come Join Us!Pickleball is gaining in popularity in the Rogue Valley. Come over to the tennis facility for a little exercise and a lot of fun! We have plenty of drop-in times to fit your schedule and all Country Club members always play for free! Drop-in times:Monday 6: to 8: PMWednesday 12: to 2: PM • Wednesday 6: to 7:30 PMThursday 6: to 7:30 PM • Friday 12: to 2: PM • Saturday 10:30 to 1: PM

Tennis Desk Direct Line - 541-773-4552 • Main Clubhouse Line - use Extension 160 • e-mail - [email protected]


We have TWO sponsorship opportunities this year that your business may be interested in. The Southern Oregon Golf Championship is the largest amateur match play competition in the United States. The 86th annual tournament is scheduled for August 31st through September 7th this year. We typically have 416 players and hundreds more who gallery, enjoy the entertainment and just spend the week at the Club. It’s a great way to have your business presented to players, their families and guests throughout the entire week. We have players representing 16 states and 2 countries with ages between 16-88.

In addition to the SOGC, we have a new Tournament Sponsor Series at Rogue Valley Country Club. We began this program last year and had great response to it! By agreeing to participate in the “6 Pack Series” your company will be a part of the 6 other golf tournaments presented by Rogue Valley Country Club. This is a great way for your business to be exposed to the members of Rogue Valley Country Club for the entire golf season plus all of those who play in the tournaments from around the Pacific Northwest. If you decide to sponsor both tournaments we’ll give you a 25% discount on the 6-Pack!

SOGC Sponsorship Options Available are:• Prominent Product Placement on Golf Course • Golf Cart Logo Signage• Main Stage Entertainment • Booth area for Product Display• Cocktail Parties • Oaks Course Snack Shack• West Terrace BBQ Station • or Customized Sponsorship Especially for YOU!

All Include:• Tee Box Sponsor of One Hole • Banners placed around Club • Rounds of Golf at RVCC• Weekly Passes to the Hors ‘doeuvres and Cocktail Parties • Advertisement in the Southern Oregon Golf Championship Event Program

Pricing: $500 - 5,000 depending on level

6 Pack Series Tournaments Include: • Men’s Pro-Am - April 6 & 7 • RVCC Pairs Tournament - May 24 & 25• RVCC Club Championship - August 14,15,16• Member/Member - September 19• Alan Holmes/Dom Provost Scholarship Tournament - October 17• Ladies Pro-Am - October 19

As a sponsor of the 6 Pack Series your business will receive:• 3’ x 5’ Tee Banner• Golf for 4 people with cart (outside of tournament dates)• Logo recognition in Club Bulletin and on e-mails in weeks preceding each tournament• Sponsorship signage board with your logo to be placed near the 1st tee from April through October (excluding the week of the Southern Oregon Golf Championships)• Sponsor and Logo recognition on RVCC.com website• Two 6 Pack Sponsor Series Hats• Invited to attend all tournament social functions

Your Commitment:• $1,000 ($750 if sponsoring SOGC)• Logo and Artwork

Call Michelle at 541-772-5965 x 143 or email [email protected] to discuss in more detail.

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Julia Moffatt, one of our server assistants in the dining room, is about to embark on an exciting student exchange to Alba, Italy. On March 18 she will leave on a three week for-eign exchange program. After a lengthy application process she was chosen as one of the 32 student ambassadors. The

students, and their chaperones, are going to represent Medford, and the Medford/Alba sister city association. Julia is a junior at North Medford High School and has been an employee at the Rogue Valley Country Club since her freshman year. Having a 3.8 GPA, being a class representative for the past three years in student gov-ernment and being the junior ambassador for The West Family Foundation are all reasons she was selected for this trip. Students from across the Rogue Valley applied

to be part of this program with applications coming from North Medford, South Medford, Phoenix and St. Mary’s high schools. Student ambassadors were selected based on teacher recommendations, academic stand-ing, community service, school involvement and private interview. Being selected is an honor and commitment. Students and parents attended weekly meetings to plan fundraisers, learn the Italian language and Italian culture, plus get to know one another. While in Italy Julia will be living with a family, going to school and will be fully immersed in the Italian culture. Julia says traveling and experiencing different cultures is one of the biggest aspirations for her future and this trip is the first step to making that a reality.

For anyone who would like to learn more about contributing to Julia’s experience, go to:

medfordalba.weebly.com/ Or: www.gofundme.com/kq5204

Employee Spotlight - Julia Moffatt

The 32 student ambassadors from the Rogue Valley who will be representing Medford in Italy.

Members are our greatest asset and new members are essential to keeping your club successful. In recognition of your efforts in helping ensure the successful recruitment of new members, all primary sponsoring members will automatically be rewarded through our Membership Incentive Program. To take advantage of this program all you have to do is sponsor a new member and, upon approval for membership, you are eligible to receive a credit on your club statement. Credit amounts provided to you for sponsoring a new member are $300 for a Golf Member, $150 for a Golf Lease & $50 for a Social or Tennis Member.

New members are defined as those who are not currently members of the club or do not have a certificate on the sale list. In order to receive the incentive credit, you must be listed as the first sponsoring member on the new member nominee application for membership.

Why Should Your Friends Join?Simply having a convenient way to enjoy regular games of golf or tennis might be enough of a reason for many enthusiasts to join the club. But the benefits of membership extend far beyond the game. They can even extend to your friends, family and business life. A membership is also one of the best ways to improve your game. Many people hesitate because they do not want to be limited to one course or facility. But our club has reciprocal agreements with other facilities around the Pacific Northwest. Membership might even give you the chance to get more exposure to different courses instead of less. The Club is about you, your family and making your time here unique and enjoyable. In talking with your friends about membership here are three reasons why they should join too:

A Club Membership Can Be a Sound Financial DecisionAdd up the amount you are paying on greens fees or court fees and non-discounted purchases each year. Then calculate the price of your membership dues and purchases at discounted rates. These purchases might include everything from repairs to lessons to new gear at the pro shop. Members usually find that their membership ends up saving them money over the course of a year. Don’t forget to include all of the activities and facilities that the club offers. These include a swimming pool, clubhouse din-ing, special events and more. While you are playing golf or tennis, your kids could enjoy the pool and your wife could enjoy lunch with friends. How much would you have to pay for all of this access if you purchased it separately? People consider a club membership something prestigious but it is actually a sound financial decision, too. There are plenty of additional ways that belonging to a club can help your pocketbook. You might use your guest privileges to invite your clients or employer to a round of golf and a nice lunch at the club. It hardly matters who plays better. Win or lose, you will win by making a good impression on your business partners, boss or poten-tial clients. You will have an opportunity to improve your relationship or even discuss business while enjoying a game you love.

Memberships Give You an Opportunity to Improve Your GameIf the game is the thing that really matters to you, then you should definitely consider joining the club. Becoming a member of a golf or tennis club is much better than simply playing the game at a public facility. If you ask most of the really good players you know, you will probably find they belong to a club. You can take advantage of lessons for one thing. These lessons are beneficial if you are a be-ginner or a semi-pro. We have golf and tennis pros who are PGA and USTA professionals who can do everything from introduce you to the game to help you with your swing to teach you to master a troublesome hole or stroke. Really good players do not get better by accident. They have an opportunity to take lessons from even better teachers. You also get better by practicing. Since your schedule might be the same as most other players, it can be a hassle to get a tee time when you have to compete with the general public. Instead of fighting for a spot, you will be able to use online scheduling to play on Saturday morning or Wednesday afternoon if that’s what you prefer. This additional practice should improve your golf game and enhance what you learn during your lessons. Maybe the most important fac-tor to consider is the simple ability to establish yourself at a home club. This is useful if you would like to start playing in tournaments or simply find some other similarly skilled club members to play against.

Broaden Your Social Circle at the ClubWhen you join a club and start participating in games and activi-ties, you will meet many great people with similar interests. Not only can you meet people who enjoy golf and tennis, but your whole family can meet new people at the other facilities and club-sponsored events. In fact, our club might become the center of your social life. We have private dining rooms and a professional staff that can be reserved for private events. You can hold your daugh-ter’s wedding or next corporate sales leadership meeting at the club. You don’t have to leave your extended family or old friend behind either. Clubs give their members guest privileges so you can treat the folks you care about to a round of golf or a game of tennis.

Enjoy the Benefits of a Golf Membership SoonJoining a golf club can save you money, help you make more money, improve your game, and widen your social circle. Our club is open to the whole family and offers a variety of events and facilities for people of all ages. Your daughter can enjoy the pool and junior golf, your wife can have lunch with friends, and your son can take golf and tennis lessons. Club membership is fun. Why not start enjoying your new lifestyle right away?


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RVCC Income/Budget Statement – Financial Results for the period July 1, 2014 - June 30 2015 – Revenue and Expense with Cash Flow

YTD Last YTD VariancesREVENUE:

Membership Dues & Assessments $1,357,549 1,328,123 29,426

Food and Beverage 1,114,554 1,138,073 (23,519)

Pro Shop Sales 120,934 118,863 2,071

Other Member Services/Activities 170,548 169,285 1,263

Tournament Income 103,307 110,620 (7,313)

Trail Fees 40,918 43,823 (2,905)

Lottery Net Income 9,002 17,749 (8,747)

Transfer Fees (2,700) 9,750 (12,450)

Initiation Fees 6,300 28,300 (22,000)

Other Income 60,174 62,800 (2,626)

TOTAL REVENUE $2,980,587 $3,027,387 ($46,800)COSTS AND EXPENSES:

Payroll, Payroll Taxes and Benefits ($1,300,426) ($1,235,406) $65,020

Contract for Services (85,272) (77,195) 8,077

Cost of Goods – Food & Beverage (455,594) (479,029) (23,435)

Cost of Goods – Pro Shop (89,265) (85,259) 4,006

Utilities (154,587) (153,459) 1,128

Repair & Maintenance (64,978) (51,661) 13,317

Sand & Seed Expense (41,035) (47,444) (6,409)

Equipment Lease Expense - Golf Coure Equip (40,876) (41,572) (696)

Interest Expense – Mortgage (74,400) (87,998) (13,598)

Property Taxes (104,175) (99,016) 5,159

Other Operating Expenses (447,833) (452,567) (4,734)

TOTAL COST AND EXPENSES ($2,858,443) ($2,810,605) $47,835Income (Loss) Without Allowance forCapital Asset Replacement $122,144 $216,782 ($94,638)

Uses of Cash Which do not Affect Income

Net of Changes in Receivables, Payables, Inventory, And Accruals, etc. ($348,988)

Property and Equipment Purchases fromUnrestricted Funds ($13,493)

Property and Equipment Purchases fromDesignated Funds -----

Property and Equipment Purchases fromMember Restricted Funds ($22,165)

Mortgage Principal Payments $60,636

TOTAL USES OF CASH ($324,010)

INCREASE OR DECREASE OF CASH ($201,871)Craig Hilty photo


Sunday Night special includes salad, entrée & dessert. All you can eat for only $12.95! (No split or doggy bags). On Tuesday evenings the Grill Menu and Early Bird Menu are available until 7:00 p.m. We offer delectable “PRIME RIB” on Friday and Saturday Evenings.To receive the daily dining specials, contact Michelle Johannes at [email protected].

March 2015 Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Dining ReservationsCall 541-772-5965Contact [email protected] to receive the daily dining specials.

LunchTue - Sun 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Grill Menu 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dinner Tue Grill Menu until 7:00 p.m.Wed & Thu 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Fri 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.Sat 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Sun 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

BreakfastSat 7:00 a.m. - NoonSun 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Committee MeetingsBoard Last Tue 4:30 p.m.Finance 3rd Wed 4:00 p.m.

House 2nd Thu 5:00 p.m.Social 2nd Tue 5:00 p.m.

Membership 2nd Wed 5:00 p.m.Grounds 1st Tue 4:30 p.m.Golf 3rd Thu 4:30 p.m.

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Grill MenuTaco Tuesday

Book ClubKnitting/Crafts Club

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Creole Catfish $19

Clubhouse Closed

Prime RibWine Tasting

Kids Movie Night

GorgonzolaPrawns $22

PotRoast $12.95


LambShank $20

Prime RibWine Maker Dinner

Stuffed Sole $18

Clubhouse Closed

Garden Club

Fried Chicken $12.95


Ladies Lunch @ Noon

CurryChicken $18

Prime Rib RazorClams $19

Couples Dinner

ClubhouseClosed

SwedishMeatballs $12.95Welcome Reception


RainbowTrout $20

Prime Rib DiverScallops $25

ClubhouseClosed

Corned Beef & Cabbage $12.95


ShrimpScampi $20

Prime RibWine Tasting

Kids Movie Night

Fried Oysters $19Peter Rabbit

Pancake Breakfast

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Meatloaf $12.95

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