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Deanna Wilson, Cathy Dunlap and Kathy McMurtrey are also all smiles as they head out to participate in the Ladies Fall Tournament.
Tammie Smith and Evie Sherman look happy as they prepare to play in the Ladies Fall Tournament.
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First Friday Wine Tasting – November 6The First Friday Wine Tasting is on November 6 from 5:30 to 6:30pm and will be a horizontal wine tasting. There will be three varietals and three wines within each of those varietals, each from a different region. The member who guesses the most correct regions will win a bottle of wine. Come join us for some fun and friendly competition! Light appetizers will be served with the tasting. Reservations are not required but if you would like to stay for dinner a reservation is required. $10 per person for the tasting.
Ladies Lunch @ Noon – November 17This group of ladies is enjoying meeting new people. Please come for a nice lunch and good conversation on Tuesday, November 17 at 11:30 am 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].
Couples Dinner – November 21Couples of all ages are invited to have good conversa-
tion and good food while getting to know each other at this monthly gathering. The next dinner will be on Saturday, November 21. Social time at 5:30pm and dinner will begin at 6:00pm. Call the Club to RSVP at 541-772-5965. Attendance is limited to the first 12 member couples to RSVP.
Civil War - November 27Join us on Friday, November 27 at noon to watch the Civil War Football Game! The Oregon State Beavers will travel
to Eugene to play the Oregon Ducks for the 119th contention in history. You wouldn’t want to miss this much anticipated rivalry game! Wear your school colors and decorate your table to enter into the camaraderie contest! RSVP the color of linens you’d like by November 20 to [email protected].
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In This IssueFrom the Manager ...................2RVCC Clubs News ...................3Golf News ................................4From The Lesson Tee ...............5Grounds Report .......................6Over The Tee Cup .....................7
Around the Club ..................... 12From the Chef ........................ 13On The Courts - Tennis/PBall .. 14RVCC Senior Men Golf .......... 15Club Happenings ....................18November Calendar ............... 19
From The Manager
This month we will host our Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, November 11. At this meeting, we will present the ballot results for our incoming Board of Directors. At this time, I’d like to thank the six candidates who have stepped up to be a part of this important group who will help steer our Club into the future. It is great to see the enthusiasm of the member-ship as we continue to focus our direction. As we begin this process, one thing I would strongly encourage our membership to do is to take the time and get to know each of the candidates. Make sure the candidate you select has strategies for the direction of the Club that align with yours. I know it’s great to support a friend who might be in the running, how-ever, if their ideals and strategies for the Club aren’t what you agree with, look into another candidate who might better support the Club. The next piece of the puzzle is to please vote! It was discouraging to know that 200 voting members did not participate in the assessment vote back in September. The direction of that vote was passed by 25% of the voting population. While this may have been the right decision for the Club, it would have been encouraging to have seen it passed by the majority of the voting mem-bership. The new Board will set the direction for the next year. Make sure you know who you are selecting to set the course of your Club. Spend a little time and get to know the candidates. Did you know we have an electronic Comment Cart? In this issue of the Bulletin you’ll find some specific directions on where to locate it and how to fill it out. Recently in a House Committee meeting member input was a topic of discussion. We want to receive feedback from our members, both suggestive and posi-tive. It’s important for us to hear from you regarding social events, food items, and service. Our Comment Card is a component of our website, you just need to log in as a member. When filling it out, let us know if you’d like to be contacted, we’d be happy to follow up with you. You might wonder why we don’t have com-ment cards located throughout the Club. In general, a handwritten comment card stems from a negative experience and tends to be emotionally charged, and sometimes alcohol impaired. Research has shown those who take the time to go home and fill out an
electronic comment card are more likely to offer positive feedback or constructive criticism. There are great things happening around the Club and we would love hear about them from our members. The holidays are coming quickly and I want to share with you a new member event we’ll be hosting. On Tuesday, December 1 we will have our first Holiday Toast and Golf Shop Sale. There will be a complimentary beverage and light hors d’oeuvres. This is a fun event for you to mingle with other members and kick off the holidays. Tracy Snyder will be moving our Golf Shop to the ballroom to showcase new vendors and help you with your Christmas shopping. There will be great deals and we’ll even have a gift wrap table! Plan to make dinner reservations and spend the evening with us. Watch for more details coming soon!
Jerry OlsonGeneral Manager
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Book Club - November 3The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Novem-ber 3 at 4:00pm to discuss Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder, presented by Sonia Hodgdon. In medical school, Paul Farmer found
his life’s calling: to cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most. Kidder’s magnificent account takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia as Farmer changes minds and practices through his dedication to the philosophy that “the only real nation is humanity.” There will be no book in December, but instead there will be the Annual Luncheon. Email Nancy Kline at [email protected] or call 541-779-2674 if you are interested in learning more.
Knitting/Craft Club - November 3Are you are interested in knitting or crafts of all kinds? Join these gals on Tuesday, November 3 in the Ladies’ Card Room to socialize while you work on a craft of your choos-ing. We have ladies who can help with knitting, quilting and cross stitching. E-mail Kathy Jones at [email protected] if you are interested in joining the group.
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, join us! Contact Paige Filomeo at [email protected] or 541-772-3133 for information.
Giving TreeIt’s that time of year again where RVCC Members help make Christmas morning very special for foster children in our area. We are teaming up with the Jackson County Foster Parent Asso-ciation for the Giving Tree. Trees will be
located in the Clubhouse Entry, the Grill, and the Pro Shop decorated with ornaments from foster children. Each ornament has a “Christmas Wish” listed on it. To participate take an ornament from a tree, purchase the gift and return it unwrapped with the ornament attached to the RVCC Administration office by Friday, December 11. If you prefer to give money, slip your cash, or check, into the locked box at the Reception Desk. Each year that RVCC has featured the Giving Tree we have been able to grant every wish on the tree. Here is to another year of spreading holiday cheer and improving the quality of life for children involved in the foster care system!
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Office/Committee Term ExpiresDave Cuttrell President 2015Dale Gooding Vice President 2015Gail Jones Secretary/Membership 2017John Dailey Treasurer/Finance 2017Lee Fortier Long Range Planning 2016Dave Schott Grounds 2017 Phyllis Nelson House 2016Mike Fowler Social 2016Garth Harrington Golf 2015
STAFFJerry Olson - General Manager - [email protected]
Tracy Snyder - Head Golf Professional - [email protected] Hilty - Grounds Superintendent - [email protected]
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RVCC Clubs News
“In November, the trees are standing all sticks and bones. Without their
leaves, how lovely they are, spreading their arms like dancers. They know it
is time to be still.” - Cynthia Rylant
Age ShooterOn September 30 Jim Quincy, who is 87-years-old, shot a 78. Jim has shot his age eight out of his last 10 rounds.
Very impressive Jim, this is something we all hope to be able to do just once. Congratulations to Don Carrol, who on September 23 shot an impressive 75 on his 82nd birthday. Great round Don!Hole in OnesDuring the always popular Member Member Tournament Mike Snowden decided to execute the perfect swing with a 7 iron on hole #11. Mike was playing with Ryan Suvoy, David Cuttrell and Bob Crews and was not in the pot. Great shot Mike, you helped make Bob and David’s day! On September 25 Bruce Hanson was playing with Tom Nelson and Howard Colehower when he aced #13. Bruce, who pays into the Hole in One pot, used a 7 iron to pull off the perfect swing. Nicely done Bruce! Southern Oregon Golf ChampionshipsChristmas idea for your favorite player - an entry to the South-ern Oregon Golf Championships. The cost is $275 for non-members and $250 for members and married couple’s entry is $225 each. Anybody would appreciate that gift for Christmas!2016 Course Usage ScheduleThe 2016 Course Usage schedule is already being constructed. If you have any concerns, please direct them to the Golf Committee or to Tracy so we can make the schedule com-patible to all the needs of the membership. For all the chair-men of the individual tournaments, please let Tracy know your needs. We hope to finalize all major tournaments for the 2016 schedule by December for publication in January.Member Member Tournament ResultsSenior MenGross Score Name1st 100 Bob Cox & Glen Clark2nd 101 Kevin Klabunde & Brian Schlafke3rd 104 Marshall Holman & Gene Allred4th 107 Rolf Peterson & John QuinonesNet Score Name1st 89.0 John Kruesi & Don Pinkham2nd 91.0 Larry Collins & Tom Hamlin3rd 92.0 Ron Lewis & Terry Anderson4th 92.5 Bill Allen & Mike ArmitageLadiesGross Score Name1st 114 Melinda Heiner & Reena White2nd 119 Julie Schamanek & Marla Parmele3rd 126 Pam Schepis & Deanna Wilson
Net Score Name1st 93.5 Tammie Allen & Angela Galante2nd 95.0 Toni Watkins & Sandy Shinn3rd 95.5 Annette Holman & Suzanne Iantosca
MenGross Score Name1st 97 Brian Garrison & Jimmy White2nd 98 Eric Austad & Bret Breeze3rd 108 Brent Barr & Richie Warner
Net Score Name1st 91.5 Ryan Suvoy & Mike Snowden2nd 93.0 John Briggs & Gordon Humphrey3rd 94.5 Dan Coughlin & Brian SchmitzRules of GolfRule 5 - The BallA player in doubt as to the conformity of a ball should consult the USGA. A manufacturer should submit to the USGA samples of a ball to be manufactured for a ruling as to whether the ball conforms with the Rules. The samples become the property of the USGA for reference purposes. If a manufacturer fails to submit samples or, having submitted samples, fails to await a ruling before manufacturing and/or marketing the ball, the manufacturer assumes the risk of a ruling that the ball does not conform with the Rules. 5-1. General The ball the player plays must conform to the requirements specified in Appendix III. Note: The Committee may require, in the conditions of a competition (Rule 33-1), that the ball the player plays must be named on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the USGA. 5-2. Foreign Material The ball the player plays must not have foreign material applied to it for the purpose of changing its playing characteristics. Penalty for Breach of Rule 5-1 or 5-2: Disqualification. 5-3. Ball Unfit for Play A ball is unfit for play if it is visibly cut, cracked or out of shape. A ball is not unfit for play solely because mud or other materials adhere to it, its surface is scratched or scraped or its paint is damaged or discolored. If a player has reason to believe his ball has become unfit for play during play of the hole being played, he may lift the ball, without penalty, to determine whether it is unfit. Before lifting the ball, the player must announce his intention to his opponent in match play or his marker or a fellow-competitor in stroke play and mark the position of the ball. He may then lift and examine it, provided that he gives
RVCC Golf NewsBy Tracy Snyder
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“Practice makes perfect”. “Practice makes permanent”. “Perfect practice makes perfect”. Most of us have heard all of these or at least some of these and potentially even more sayings about the art of getting the most out of our practice time. Certainly, they make a certain amount of sense...even really good sense. But each of us needs to find the practice formula that will allow us to improve at a reasonable pace. As a young lad with dreams and aspirations of greatness, I was an incessant practicer. It was not unreasonable to see me hitting my own shag bag of balls as dark was falling on the range where I worked so many hours. The really good part of it was, it was “fun!” I don’t practice that much anymore, but I truly get a lot out of teaching the proper fundamentals of the swing and game as I understand them. Repeating my best efforts for a student and even thinking and talking about a good, fundamentally sound golf swing has helped me main-tain a decent game. But not many of us are in the position to do this. What practice keys can help us get the most out of the time we devote to practice? I’m glad you asked.• Dedicate your time wisely. Have a specific part of your game that you are targeting for improvement. For instance, if you are working on the set up, stick with it. Even to the point of thinking only of posture, or grip or ball position. Avoid playing hopscotch.• Practice sloooowwlly. Actual golf, the act of hitting the golf ball, occurs about every three minutes. I’m not suggesting
that you wait three minutes between shots...but you cannot stand there and hit shot after shot from the same stance and expect to get some value from time spent. Take a new set up, new grip, new stance...new everything, including a new set of pre-shot thinking. A Gary Player tip: Try putting your golf balls a few feet away.
• No reactions to miss hit shots. Now you are practicing negative thinking. Wow! Does that not make any sense! By the way, I’ve got personal experience in this area.
• Find your way of making it fun. If you are in the wrong frame of mind for hitting 5 irons or full shots of any kind, go practice your short game at our great short game facilities.
• Practice with a friend. I did a lot of that as a kid and we had contests that made the time much more enjoyable. You can develop a program where you actually are playing a hole on the range while staying in one spot. Pick a hole that has been a problem for you lately. Practice being successful.
• And finally, short game, short game, short game! The strokes you can save with pitching, chipping, sandplay and putting add up amazingly fast and truly make your long game better. Hope to see you out there practicing effectively.
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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.
his opponent, marker or fellow-competitor an opportunity to examine the ball and observe the lifting and replacement. The ball must not be cleaned when lifted under Rule 5-3. If the player fails to comply with all or any part of this pro-cedure, or if he lifts the ball without having reason to believe that it has become unfit for play during play of the hole being played, he incurs a penalty of one stroke. If it is determined that the ball has become unfit for play during play of the hole being played, the player may substi-tute another ball, placing it on the spot where the original ball lay. Otherwise, the original ball must be replaced. If a player substitutes a ball when not permitted and makes a stroke at the wrongly substituted ball, he incurs the general penalty for a breach of Rule 5-3, but there is no additional penalty under this Rule or Rule 15-2.
If a ball breaks into pieces as a result of a stroke, the stroke is canceled and the player must play a ball, without penalty, as nearly as possible at the spot from which the origi-nal ball was played (see Rule 20-5). *Penalty for Breach of Rule 5-3: Match play - Loss of hole; Stroke play - Two strokes. *If a player incurs the general penalty for a breach of Rule 5-3, there is no additional penalty under this Rule. Note 1: If the opponent, marker or fellow-competitor wishes to dispute a claim of unfitness, he must do so before the player plays another ball. Note 2: If the original lie of a ball to be placed or replaced has been altered, see Rule 20-3b. (Cleaning ball lifted from putting green or under any other Rule - see Rule 21)
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Grounds ReportBy Craig Hilty
November is here, the leaves are chang-ing and falling at a rapid pace. This time of the year is always one of my favorite. The leaves are at, or near, peak color, the val-
ley rain and mountain snows are on the horizon (fingers crossed tightly!) and the grass is happy with its fresh aerification! I hope that you are all making your way out to the course as much as possible to enjoy this beautiful season! The fairway aerification and sand and seed topdressing is well underway. I appreciate your cooperation and patience as we continue with this process. This process is vital to the health of our fairways throughout all seasons. Aerification and removal of the cores helps alleviate compaction and allows oxygen and nutrient exchange to happen thus allowing for healthier turf. We then over-seed the fairways with perennial ryegrass and add sand topdressing to the turf. Then we drag the sand and seed into the aerification holes which helps keep compaction at bay and allows for a better drained playing surface. This process is able to be accomplished thanks to you, the golfing Members, and your continued support of your monthly sand and seed assessment. The course would not be the same without your support and this funding. Thank you! As I prefaced earlier we, as a golf course and community, are holding out hope that the predicted “El Niño” will in fact happen.
It seems like the general consensus is that we are set up with oceanic conditions to finally provide us with a wet and snow packed season. After the last two drought stricken seasons, and imposed irrigation restrictions, I am waiting with excitement and much anticipation to see if this transpires. This winter we will continue to level certain tees that have become crowned due to years of usage and settling. Rogue Course hole #7 black and gold tee will more than likely be the first tee we will look at. Please use caution around any area that we have equip-ment on, and please use designated teeing areas while these tees are being worked on. With the cooler temperatures on their way, frost delays are inevitable. Please check the web.foretees.com/roguevalley web site if you suspect there will be a frost delay. The grounds depart-ment will be in constant communication as the frost lifts to get you on the course. Even as fall and winter descend on us, I would still encourage you to fill or replace your divots. Even in the cool temperatures, replaced divots will heal and sand and seed will slowly grow in. Cheers to great November golfing.
Respectfully,
Craig Hilty
Over The Tee CupBy Judy Korepta
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WINTER GOLF TOURNAMENTThe winter golf partner tournament is underway with many teams scheduling matches during this warm fall weather. Chairman Toni Watkins has the information posted on the locker room bulletin board. Partners schedule their matches and play continues until the London Fog in March 2016. If you have not yet signed up, get a partner and join in the fun. The party at the end of the season is always a fun event you do not want to miss!
TURKEY SHOOT - November 12Marcia Skinner has again organized the annual Turkey Shoot tournament using a 3-person scramble format. Sign up information is in the locker
room. The fun will start with an 11:30am shotgun and a gathering in the grill afterwards. Turkeys will be awarded to the first place team, chickens to second, cornish game hens to third and turkey jerky to fourth place. Join in the fun and maybe you will be a lucky one to take home a bird!
HOLIDAY AWARDS LUNCHEON - December 3Mark your calendar to attend the annual Awards Luncheon on December 3. The holiday gathering will begin at 11:30am with no-host cocktails and lunch to follow at 12:15pm. Holiday entertainment, introduction of next years officers and annual golf awards will be presented. Ladies are encouraged to bring donations for CASA children. CASA volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) represent children who have been removed from their homes due to either abuse or neglect. The children range in age from infants through teens. Unwrapped toys or games, gift cards (Toys R Us, Target, Walmart, movies), clothing, or cash donations are always on the wish list. Monetary donations will also be collected for Dunn House, a shelter for abused women and their children. Plan on attending this festive event and share in the season of giving to those in our community who are less fortunate. Sign up in the locker room. Do not miss out on this festive start of the holiday season.
Shelli Bates and Carolyn Crews pose before they start play at the Ladies Fall Tournament. The ladies had beautiful weather for their Fall Tournament.
“Fallen leaves lying on the grass in the November sun bring more happiness than the daffodils.” – Cyril Connolly
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“November comesAnd November goes,
With the last red berriesAnd the first white snows.
With night coming early,And dawn coming late,
And ice in the bucketAnd frost by the gate.
The fires burnAnd the kettles sing,
And earth sinks to restUntil next spring.” - Clyde Watson
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Around The Club
Tory Nieto and Tracie Armitage celebrate their win at the Alan Holmes/Dom Provost Golf Tournament.
Welcome New Club Members...SOCIAL• Candida Bunn• Marcus Cannizzaro• Katherine Little (with Tennis upgrade)• Judi Yazzie & Richard Flink
SOCIAL + GOLF• Michael & Donna O’Grady
INTERMEDIATE• Christian & Ayano Istel
Angela Galante, Tammie Allen, Tory Nieto and Trina Jones had a great time taking a selfie at the Ladies Fall Tournament.
Craig Hilty’s daughter, Hannah, practices her photographic skills on some unsuspecting golfers.
Reena White and Melinda Heiner had a great time at the Alan Holmes/Dom Provost Tournament.
Tom and Rochelle Michaels’ great granddaughter, Klarissa, caught this fish at the pond by the Inside #3 on a Sunday afternoon.
Judi Yazzie & Richard Flink Christian & Ayano Istel Michael & Donna O’Grady
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From The Chef By Ann Sanborn
Fall is here, and as the season changes we are very excited to begin our new Fall menu which will showcase farm fresh harvest from the Rogue Valley. We have a Roasted Beet Terrine salad with a variety of heirloom beets in a layered terrine with whipped herb chevre, a Seared Scallop entrée with Butter-nut Risotto and Sage brown butter sauce, and Cedar Plank Salmon with Au Gratin potatoes. Also, we have an extensive bar menu which will be available at all times. It includes burgers, Prime Rib Dip, Prime Rib Sliders, and many healthy salad options. All
our Fall menus include a variety of Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options as well.
Fall Menu and Thanksgiving Meal Pick-up Options
For Thanksgiving, our talented culinary team will be available to prepare your entire Thanksgiving meal. Your orders must be in by Friday, November 20 and will be avail-able for pick up from 9:00am-11:00am on Thanksgiving Day. Look for the Club email which will contain all the options available for your meal.
Have a wonderful fall.
Chef Ann
On The Courts
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Tennis Center ScheduleWe have a lot of opportunities for you to join one of the many drop-ins or coached sessions. It’s a great chance to connect with other players and their groups. Our two pros, Kory and Andris, will make it challenging and fun. Drop-in times:Monday 6:00 to 7:15pm Cardio – KoryTuesday 1:00 to 2:15pm Adult Beginner Clinic – KoryTuesday 7:30 to 8:45pm Drop-in – AndrisThursday 9:00 to 10:00am Stroke Clinic – KoryThursday 10:00 to 11:00am Cardio – AndrisThursday 6:00 to 7:15pm Cardio – KorySaturday 8:45 to 10:00am Drop-in – Andris
Adult Beginner Tennis 1 – FREE Introductory ClinicsWednesday, November 4 6:00 – 7:15pmThursday, November 5 10:30 - 11:45am4-Week Adult Beginner Tennis 1Begins Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 12.Come Join US! Tennis is The Sport for a Life-
time. Get Fit, Have Fun, and Meet People all while learning a great game that almost anyone can play. Please call 541-773-4552 or email us at [email protected] to reserve your Spot!
MiscellaneousDon’t forget 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.
Pickleball - Come Join Us!Come on 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 6:00 to 8:00pmWednesday 6:00 to 7:30pmThursday 6:00 to 7:30pmFriday 12:00 to 2:00pmSaturday 10:30am to 1:00pm
Tennis Desk Direct Line - 541-773-4552 • Main Clubhouse Line - use Extension 160 • e-mail - [email protected]
TOP 10 REASONS TO PLAY TENNIS
Check next month for more reasons to play TENNIS!
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Senior Stroke Play - October 6Blue Tees Gross Hndcp Net1 - Tom Nelson 83 20 632 - Bob Harrell 74 7 673 - Dale Gooding 85 17 684 - Bruce Hanson 79 9 705 - Richard Blaser 81 11 706 - Pete Stemple 83 12 716 - Vic Chaney 86 15 71Carl Harsch 82 10 72Mike Jantzer 89 17 72Phil Iantosca 77 4 73Ron Kantor 89 15 74Timothy Darland 88 14 74Howard Hunt 89 11 78Steve Lavin 98 16 82Walt Packard 104 19 85
White Tees Gross Hndcp Net1 - Alex Bellen 80 17 632 - Jay McMurtrey 86 20 662 - John Baker 90 24 662 - Ken Wion 85 19 665 - Wayne Sorsoli 91 24 676 - Chuck Schwyn 86 18 686 - Howard Colhower 90 22 68Cliff Gibson 97 28 69David Rasmussen 87 17 70Michael Piels 94 24 70Garth Harrington 91 18 73Jim Buck 91 15 76Bob Zoll 108 31 77Robert Plankenhorn 97 18 79
Senior Scramble - October 9Players Gross Net Hanson, Plankenhorn, Wion, Gibson 67 52.56 Darland, Ashpole, Moore, Sorsoli 68 53.75 Goldman, Bellen, Meyer, Posen 69 54.56 Harsch, Andries, Nelson, Scarvie 69 54.56 Iantosca, Schwyn, Packard, Daoust 70 55.38 Sample, Gooding, McMurtrey, Baker 70 55.75 Harrell, Harrington, Cauble, Zoll 71 56.19 Kantor, Lavin, King, Colehower 72 57.75 Blaser, Jantzer, McElroy, Bernard 72 57.94
KPs HoleHarrell 15Iantosca 6
Full field scoring for the participating golfers on the Senior Bulletin Board.
The Senior Men Of RVCC
Senior Stroke Play event. Dave Rasmussen, Bob Plankenhorn, Chuck Schwyn.
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541-776-5000Mon-Fri 10-5:30 Sat 10-4:00
Gary & Penny Bonner: Owners
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Full Service Travel AgencyServing the Valley Since 1985
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Mark Your Calendar... August 29 - September 5, 2016 2016 Southern Oregon Golf Championships
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Club Happenings
Molly Sanborn will be joining the Rogue Valley Country Club staff effective Thursday, October 15, as the new Membership and Marketing Director. Previously in this role was former Director, Michelle Johannes, and former Interim Director, Alex Hobson. Molly is coming from a background in applicable areas such as membership recruitment and retention, as well as social media and marketing. After graduating in 2013 from Concord University (WV), Molly began working as a recruitment counselor while obtaining her Master of Arts degree in Planning and Promotion with an emphasis in Health, completed in May 2015 at Concord University. “I am eager to move in to the role of Membership and Marketing Director at Rogue Valley Country Club. I truly believe in the wonderful amenities RVCC has to offer the local community and look forward to furthering the advancement and success of the Club,” says Sanborn. In addition, Molly adds she operates with an ‘open door policy’ and encourages current members to give any input they may have on continuing member satisfaction. Please help Rogue Valley Country Club welcome our new Membership and Marketing Director as she assumes her new role this month.
Contact: Molly Sanborn • Membership & Marketing Director • P: 541-842-8174 • F: 541-776-0960
Meet Molly Sanborn, our New Membership and Marketing Director
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On Tuesday evenings the Grill Menu is available until 8:00pm. To receive the weekly dining specials, contact Angela at [email protected].
November 2015 Calendar
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Taco TuesdayBook ClubCraft Club
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 1 2 3 4 5
Clubhouse Closed
Wine Tasting
Taco Tuesday Committee Appreciation Dinner
Ladies Turkey ShootClubhouse Closed
Taco TuesdayLadies Lunch @ Noon
Couples DinnerClubhouse Closed
Taco Tuesday ThanksgivingClubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
Taco TuesdayHoliday Open House
Book ClubCraft Club
Wine TastingClubhouseClosed
Dining ReservationsCall 541-772-5965Contact [email protected] to receive the weekly dining specials.
LunchTue - Sun 11:00am - 2:00pmGrill Menu 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Dinner Tue Grill Menu until 8:00pmWed & Thu 5:30pm - 9:00pmFri 5:30pm- 9:30pmSat 5:30pm - 9:30pmSun 4:30pm - 8:00pm
BreakfastSat 7:00am - NoonSun 7:00am - 2:00pm
Committee MeetingsBoard Last Tue 4:30pmFinance 3rd Wed 4:30pm
House 2nd Thu 5:00pmSocial 2nd Tue 4:30pm
Membership 3rd/4th Tue 4:30pmGrounds 1st Tue 4:00pmGolf 3rd Thu 4:30pm
Craig Hilty photo
Civil War Game
Rogue Valley Country Club2660 Hillcrest Road Medford, Oregon 97504www.RVCC.com
FRANC D’AMBROSIO
A theatrical evening with
Franc D’Ambrosio
December 7 at 6:00 PM
Presented by: Rogue Valley Country Club
Evening Events
6PM - Cocktails 7PM - Dinner 8PM - Show
For reservations, please call the Front Desk at (541)772-5965.
Ballroom attire
$60 per person
($35 towards F&B Minimum)
Franc D’Ambrosio is best known for his performance as the “Phantom” in An-drew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning musical, “The Phantom Of The Opera.” Franc won Best Male Vocalist in 1999 because of his performance of "Panis Angelicus"
This night will feature both D’Ambrosio’s personal talents as the “Phantom” and holiday music.
D’Ambrosio has many nominations under his belt which include: an Academy Award Nominated film, an Emmy Award Nominated television show, four time Tony nominated Broadway show, Two Grammy Considerations, and a National Theatre Award Nomination.
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