AUGUST Monthly Newsletter

2101 E. Country Club Road, Salina, KS 785.827.0388 www.salinacountryclub.com

OFFICE: Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: Closed FITNESS CENTER: Monday: 5:30am-7pm Tuesday-Thursday: 5:30am-9pm Friday-Saturday: 5:30am-9:30pm Sunday: 5:30am-8pm GOLF COURSE: Monday: 1pm-Dark Tuesday-Sunday: 7am-Dark GRILL ROOM: Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-9pm Friday-Saturday: 11am-9:30pm Sunday: 8am-2pm JOHNNY’S PLACE: Tuesday-Thursday: 5pm-9pm Friday-Saturday: 5pm-9:30pm Sunday: 12pm-8pm

IN THIS ISSUE: Calendar of Events Page 3 News & Upcoming Events Page 4 Page 5 A Message from the Managers Page 6 Membership & Marketing Page 7 Golf Page 8 Tennis Page 9 Fourth of July Photos Page 10 Page 11

Our mission is to preserve and strengthen our legacy and provide the finest experience in golf

and dining for all our members and their guests.

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News

August 2014 |Calendar of Events SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

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Couples Invitational

Practice Rounds

Happy Hour! 5-7pm

Movie Night

(A Bug’s Life) 6:30pm

Pot of Gold

Couples Invitational, 8:30am

Pot of Gold

Men’s Club Championship

Tee Times

Pot of Gold

Pool open 10:30-am-8pm

Women’s Club Championship

Pool open

10:30-am-8pm

Pot of Gold

Happy Hour! 5-7pm

Pool open 4-7pm

Movie Night

(Rango) 6:30pm

Heart of KS Pro Am, 12pm

Pool open 4-7pm

Happy Hour!

5-7pm

Movie Night (Finding Nemo)

6:30pm

Grill Room 8am—2pm

First Sunday Buffet

10am-1:30pm

Johnny’s Place 12-8 p.m.

Grill Room 8am—2pm

Couples

Invitational, 8:30am

Johnny’s Place 12-8pm

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Grill Room 8am—2pm

Pool open 11am-8pm

Johnny’s Place

12-8pm

Men’s Club Championship

Tee Times

Course opens 1pm

Course opens 1pm

Pool open 4-7pm

Course opens 1pm

Pool open 4-7pm

Ladies Day Golf, 8:30am

Ladies Day Golf, 8:30am

Pool open 4-7pm

Ladies Day Golf,

8:30am

Pool open 4-7pm

USGA Mid-AM Qualifer, 8am

Ladies Tennis

& Lunch, 8:30am

Chef Jerry’s Grillin’ 5-9pm

Men’s League, horserace, 6pm

Ladies Tennis, 8:30am

Pool open 4-7pm

Chef Jerry’s Grillin’ 5-9pm

Men’s League, playoffs, 6pm

Ladies Tennis, 8:30am

Pool open 4-7pm

Chef

Jerry’s Grillin’ 5-9pm

Men’s League, playoffs, 6pm

Women’s League Horserace, 6pm

Pool open 4-7pm

Pool open 4-7pm

Grill Room 8am-2pm

Women’s Club Championship

Pool open 11am-8pm

Johnny’s Place

12-8pm

Course opens 1pm

Pool open 4-7pm

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Ladies Day Golf, 8:30am

Pool open 4-7pm

Ladies Tennis, 8:30am

Pool open 4-7pm

Chef Jerry’s

Grillin’ 5-9pm

Men’s League, playoffs, 6pm

Ladies Bridge & Lunch, 12pm

Pool open 4-7pm

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Couples Nine & Dine, 6pm

Happy Hour!

5-7pm

Movie Night Double Feature! (The Lego Movie

& Rio 2) 6pm

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Pool open 4-7pm

Happy Hour! 5-7pm

Movie Night

(Puss in Boots) 6:30pm

Pool open 10:30-am-8pm

Pot of Gold

Upcoming events in September Monday, September 1: Last day pool is open 10:30am-7pm

Grill Room, 11am-2pm Buffet in Johnny’s, 2-8pm, no menu service

Tuesday, September 2: Clubhouse closed Tuesday, September 2-Sunday, September 7: Aquasize class open

Sunday, September 7: Fishing Derby, 5:30pm

Grill Room 8am-2pm

Pool open 11am-8pm

Johnny’s Place

12-8pm

August Movie Nights

August 1: The Lego Movie Rio 2 August 8: A Bug’s Life August 15: Rango August 22: Finding Nemo August 29: Puss in Boots

Double Feature on August 1, 6pm to

accommodate Couples Nine & Dine

Doors open at 6pm Showtime: 6:30pm

$6/child

July Employee of the Month

Fidel Garcia

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Pool News New Pool Hours Starting August 11 Monday-Friday: 4-7pm Saturday: 10:30am-8pm Sunday: 11am-8pm Monday, September 1 is the last day the pool will be open! Pool will stayed filled until Sunday, September 7 for Aquasize class.

Congratulations Fidel! Fidel has been a dishwasher at Salina Country Club for 12 years. He works extremely hard, always has a positive attitude and a smile on his face. You’ll often find him singing and dancing while he works. Thank you Fidel for all of your service and hard work over the years!

Jimmy Buffet Night

“Cheeseburgers in Paradise” is rescheduled to

Thursday, July 31 from 5-8pm. We’re hoping for

sunny weather!

Meet & Greet

Come say hello to our new Chef, Jerry McGuire! Jerry will

be in the Grill Room on Thursday, July 24 from 6-7pm

to meet members.

You may have access to the pool during the regular hours. However, lifeguards will only be on duty from 4-7pm starting August 11. Pool gates will remain locked. If interested in swimming during other times, please come to the receptionist desk to sign a waiver and get the pool keys. Parents must accompany children at all times. The pool is now open until 8pm on Thursdays through August 11, except for private parties. Check the calendar for closed dates.

Join us at the Club on Labor Day! The Grill Room will be open from 11am-2pm and a buffet from 2-8pm will be available in Johnny’s including burgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken,& salmon, green salad, fresh fruit, potato & pasta salad, coleslaw, baked beans, macaroni & cheese, with apple cobbler and cinnamon whipped cream for dessert. No menu service will be available. Adults eat for $15 and children eat for $10. Call the Club at 785.827.0388 to make your reservations today! The Clubhouse will be closed Tuesday, September 2.

Fishing Derby Celebrate Grandparent’s Day and bring your grandparents out to the Club for the annual Fishing Derby on Sunday, September 7, 5pm! Snacks & beverages will be available.

Come out and win a trophy for: Most Fish

Biggest Fish Smallest Fish

2013 Defending Champions

Most Fish: Maddie Ehrlich Biggest Fish: Max Ehrlich Smallest Fish: Brady Wells

Chef Jerry’s Grillin’ Outside of Johnny’s Place and the Men’s Card Room, enjoy the grill from 5-9pm Wednesday evenings. Grilled to order, all of your favorites! Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers: $10 Grilled Chicken Breast: $8 Brats: $5 1/4 lb All Beef Hotdogs: $5

*Menu subject to change

Sides include house chips, baked beans, potato salad and coleslaw. *Please notice that Grillin’ & Chillin’ will no longer be offered Tuesday evenings.

H ello members! My name Chef Jerry McGuire. I am a Missouri native, growing

up just about five and a half hours down the road in Camdenton. I am 51 years of age and married to my high school sweetheart. Together we have raised five children, four girls and one boy. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS.

In 1987, I fulfilled my four year Chef’s Apprenticeship at Marriotts, Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, MO. From 1983-1987, before joining John Q. Hammons Hotels, where I spent 10 years. In 1997, I worked in Ohio at a private resort for four years, before moving to the mountains of North Carolina to work at a private country club for two years. Then I was off to Little Rock, AR for four years at yet, another private country club. Finally, I returned home to Missouri to assume the helm of Sedalia Country Club's culinary department, where I spent the last six years. I am looking forward to meeting all of you personally in the near future and putting my culinary stamp on Salina Country Club, making it the premiere club in central Kansas.

Welcome our New Chef! Jerry McGuire

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Friendly Reminder: The Club’s golf course is provided for our golfer’s enjoyment. For your safety, please keep your pets off the course. The designated area to walk your pets is the fitness trail on River Road. Thank you.

News & Upcoming Events

Message from General Manager, Jerome Louie

Message from Assistant Manager, Tracy Green

W hat a great summer we are having at the SCC! 4th of July was

full of fun as always. Thanks to all who came out and enjoyed the day at the

Manager Messages

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Club. Jerome continued the tradition of going off the high dive in his suit to the cheers of everyone in attendance. Welcome to Chef Jerry McGuire - please feel free to stop in the kitchen anytime and say hello. Jerry will be out and around the dining rooms and hopes to greet and meet everyone. Although it’s the middle of summer, December isn't too far off! I have several dates available for your holiday parties. Whether business or family, I

would be happy to secure a date for your holiday festivities. Please continue to contact me with all of your questions, concerns and comments. Enjoy the remainder of your summer and we'll see you all around the Club. Stay cool!

W ow! How time flies when we’re having fun! July 4th has come and

gone. For all of those who were at the club – and it looked like most everyone – it was a great day of fun. Plenty of activity at the pool! Thanks to Greg Maring and his team for all the games and excitement. As you know, I protected the traditions of Salina Country Club and made the big leap off the high dive – in full business attire! Remind me to thank Max Holthaus for initiating this event. The Junior Tennis competition drew a gallery of proud parents, grandparents and supporters – great job by Bob Warkentine and his staff. For dinner we had BBQ’s set both upstairs and downstairs to handle the

crowds, and by night fall, the fireworks were spectacular! As we look forward to August, the club still has a great schedule to keep everyone busy. On August 1, join us for Nine and Dine – a fun night out for the couples. Members are encouraged to invite guests, Social / Social Athletic members may also participate in this event. (Guest of member fees will apply for golf). After golf, wind down with some cocktails and an Italian themed buffet. For those with children, we are running a double feature for the Kids’ Movie night. On August 8, the annual Couples Invitational will bring guests from far and near to enjoy the hospitality of Salina Country Club and its members. Wednesdays will feature Chef Jerry’s Grillin’ outside on the cart staging deck. We will be ready by 5pm so golfers can grab a quick bite to eat before Men’s League. Non-golfers may enjoy the Grill offerings and sit

back in Johnny’s or the Patio. Men’s and Women’s Club Championships are hosted in mid-August. Come out and support your favorite golfers! School starts back up soon and we will be losing a great summer staff – please make sure to acknowledge them and thank them for making Salina Country Club your home for the summer! Watch the calendar for the adjusted summer end Pool schedules. Please join me in welcoming our new Executive Chef, Jerry McGuire. Jerry joins us with years of private Club experience. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and understanding of what our diverse membership is expecting in a culinary sense. He can make some of the best comfort food and still be innovative and progressive in the newest culinary trends, especially with fresh fish and healthier selections. Good Day and Good Golfing!

Message from Director of Membership Sales & Marketing, Megan Berry

J uly is nearly gone and summer is already halfway over! Our annual Fourth of July celebration was a

blast. The tennis tournament had a great turn out, the pool was jam packed with events all afternoon, the food was delicious as always, and the firework show was a sight to see. Thank you for making the Salina Country Club such a nice place to

Check us out!

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work! Our Jimmy Buffet has been rescheduled because of the gloomy, rainy weather. It will be held on Thursday, July 31 from 5-8pm. Hopefully the weather will cooperate this time! We’ve got some awesome programs planned to bring in new members for the fall/winter and we want you to help spread the word! Be sure to grab a copy of the September newsletter for more information. If you haven’t recently, log into the Club’s website at

www.salinacountryclub.com. I am working on posting more relevant information concerning upcoming events, new staff and other things happening at the Club. We’ve reached over 50 new likes on our Facebook page within the last two months which is very exciting! Continue to let your friends know why you love spending time at the Club. As always, please let me know if you know of anyone who has an interest in membership. You can e-mail me at mberry@troongolf.com or call at 785.827.0388.

Why Join SCC? Perfect place to socialize, network, and meet

new people! Recreational activities for everyone, including golf,

tennis, fitness, swimming and more! Friendly & helpful staff who always goes the extra mile Nice quiet atmosphere to gather for a business lunch

or have a drink with your girlfriends. Great space to hold a meeting, office party, baby shower,

wedding, and more! Ideal spot to try something new, whether it’s taking golf

lessons or signing up for the morning aquasize class.

We welcome the following new members to the

SCC family:

John & Michelle Melvin

Karla Prickett

Katrina Cooke

& Nicholas Ringler

Upcoming Golf Events Please call the Pro Shop to register for events marked with an asterisk (*) Aug. 1 Couples 9 & Dine* Aug. 6 USGA Mid-Am Qualifer Aug. 7 Beat the Pros Aug. 8-10 Couples Invitational* Aug. 16, 17 Men’s Club Championship Aug. 22 Heart of Kansas Pro-Am* Aug. 23, 24 Women’s Club Championship Every Tuesday AM: Ladies Day Every Tuesday PM: Ladies Evening Every Wednesday: Men’s League Every Thursday: Women’s League Every Saturday: Free Tips at Range (if no other Saturday events)

Please check monthly calendar for

Men’s & Women’s League dates.

Message from Golf Professional, Randy Syring

Message from Superintendent, Mike Hulteen

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A ugust golf events at SCC will kick off with Couples 9 & Dine on August 1,

followed by Beat the Pros on the 7, and the Couples Invitational August 8, 9 and 10. August is also “championship month” at SCC with the men’s and women’s club championships played on back to back weekends. The SCC Men’s Club Championship will be played on August 16 & 17, followed by the Women’s Club Championship on August 23 & 24 (sign up in the Pro Shop). Be sure to mark your calendar for the Heart of Kansas Pro-Am on Friday August 22, one of our most popular events of the year. Men’s and Women’s League will wrap up their respective seasons with the horse race and playoffs.

Our Labor Day tournament will be a two person low ball with flights for men, women and couples. You can make your own tee times and groups. Tee times for Labor Day will be taken on Thursday, August 28. As usual for holiday tee times we will begin taking tee time reservations beginning at 7am. We will alternate taking times by phone and in person. Each member may make a maximum of two tee times. Thank you to those members who volunteered to walk with Junior Golf groups this season. We believe it’s important for the kids to “play” golf as part of the learning program and we couldn’t do it without the help of members going out with groups. See you on the links.

T he season is in full stride and so are the maintenance practices here at the Club.

Typically the mowing and other steps to get the course ready for daily play begin at first light and if we are hosting a tournament or outside event we will begin well before sunrise. We would

always rather have you find the work already done when you arrive rather than see us doing it and avoid any distractions. Up until recently this was difficult to accomplish because we were unable to install lights on the walking greens mowers that we use. We are now using updated models that have allowed us to modify them and add the needed light systems to mow before sunrise Remember When: It was about this time 10 years ago we were preparing the course to gas and regrass the greens to remove all the

Poa and seed them with a new variety of Bentgrass. We spent a great deal of time researching the many varieties available to find one that would provide a superior putting surface for many years to come and that would remain Poa free as well. I think we can safely say that the right decisions were made and that the grass and our maintenance practices have proven themselves very well. See you on the course!

Message from Tennis Professional, Bob Warkentine

The ladies tennis mixer on July 2 was fabulous in many ways. Great weather, great participation (4 full courts of doubles), and a great luncheon prepared exclusively for our association. Our membership continues to grow and we are thrilled to welcome players of all levels as each of us works on improving our

skills with the help of coach Bob and his staff every Wednesday morning at drills from 8:30-9:30am. The next mixer will be on August 6.

Ladies Tennis Association

O ur summer season is coming to an end. We recently finished

summer tennis. Our Ladies will still meet every Wednesday morning to run drills and new members are always welcome! It’s a fun time to

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Photos from Fourth of July tournament

socialize as well as get better at the game. It’s been an excellent summer so far and I’m looking forward to the rest of the summer. A big thank you goes out to everyone who has supported us.

Fourth of July Bash!

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Fourth of July Bash!

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