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IOWA CITY LODGE NO. 590

Exalted Ruler Jason Tjarks

637 FOSTER ROAD • IOWA CITY, IOWA 52245

(319) 351-3700 • FAX (319) 358-2176

E-MAIL: ELKS590@ELKS590.ORG • WEBSITE: WWW.ELKS590.ORG

ELKS BULLETINISSUE 2016-4 PUBLISHED MONTHLYAPRIL 1, 2016

POOL UPDATEWork on the stone wall and walkway between the pool and club

.nugeb sah esuohThe completion is scheduled for the first week of April. During construction cart traffic will have to access the course from the west side of the dining room. Please be alert for pedestrians using the handicap access. Foot traffic can enter through the dining room.

Fundraising is stuck at $6,500. Our goal is $50,000 to obtain all the improvements we want to make. We ask everyone, whether you use the pool or not, to consider making any size donation.

The B.O.D. has extended the Lifetime pool membership offer until June 15, 2016. For the price of $2,500 you get a lifetime family membership to our pool. Annual cost is $400. Family membership includes spouses, all minor children and a childcare provider.

GENERAL MANAGER REPORTSaturday, March 12th, was our official opening day. Superintendent Ned Giles said this is the earliest date we have ever opened. Opening day was great start, but the weather hasn’t exactly cooperated since then.

Now that the course is open the Pro Shop will be open seven days a week, Monday through Friday 8 a.m.to sundown and weekends 7 a.m. to sundown.

Lunch service Monday through Friday resumes Monday, April 4th. We will serve 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch menu includes sandwiches, salads and soups. Chef Chris will offer a daily special as well.

Also, please find in this bulletin fee sheets for 2016. We would like to have you fill out a sheet when you decide what activities you want for this year. We do not assume you will take the same services as last year. Sheets can be printed off from the bulletin or picked up in the Pro Shop.

ALL ELKS DUES MUST BE PAID BY APRIL 1ST TO ACCESS THE LODGE AND FACILITIES.

2016 SWAP MEET Join us Wednesday, April 6th, from 5 to 8 p.m. for the 2016 swap meet. Bring those used clubs that are

.yenom emos ekam dna egarag ruoy ni ecaps pu gnikatIf you don’t know the value of your clubs members of the Golf Committee will be able to assist you.

$2 draws and $7 pitchers of Coors Light will be available during the event.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS3/7/16I. General Manager Report A. Process of hiring Pro Shop staff has begun.

II. Old Business A. Pool wall bid accepted 7 to 0, work to

begin asap. B. Matt Adams retained to represent

Lodge in property tax discussion with the City.

III. New Business A. 2016/17 budget accepted 7 to 0. Notice

to be given to membership for review. B. Pool fund raising committee to meet in April. C. Solheim cup volunteer encouraged.

IV. Attendance Present: Greg Finger, Don Sharp, Kurt

Kimmerling (skype), Jason Tjarks, Steve Wilson, Jack Zimmerman and Michael Carroll.

Absent: None

3/21/16I. General Manager Report A. Need to decide on pool heater size and

installer.

B. Had to replace booster heater for dish machine at cost of $2,500.

C. Pool scheduled to start pumps week of 5/9. D. Hired Pool Manager. E. Lunches resume 4/4. F. 25 youngsters attended egg hunt. G. 47 for St. Patty’s breakfast.

II. Old Business A. Zimmerman met with City assessor.

Estimate an additional $17,000 in taxes. B. Zimmerman will work with attorney

Matt Adams to formulate options for appeal.

III. New Business A. B.O.D. gave go ahead for Golf

Committee to place $500 ad in local golf directory.

B. Kevin to obtain updated bids for pool heater.

IV. Attendance Present: Greg Finger, Don Sharp, Kurt

Kimmerling (skype), Jason Tjarks, Steve Wilson, Jack Zimmerman and Michael Carroll.

Absent: None

Dave Wilson was proposed for membership in Lodge 590 by Steve Wilson at the 3/7/16 meeting.

The 2016/17 Lodge 590 operating budget is available for review in the Lodge office. A vote to accept the budget will be taken at the 4/4/16 regular Lodge meeting.

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP CARD MUST BE PRESENTED TO VOTE.

The following were elected to office for the 2016/2017 Elk year at the 3/21 meeting:Exalted Ruler Steve Wilson Leading Knight Jack ZimmermanLoyal Knight Michael Carroll Lecturing Knight Mike BergSecretary Rob Cordle Treasurer Roger BeyhlTiler Bill Courtney Trustee Jason Tjarks

The following were proposed for membership into Lodge 590 at the 3/21 meeting:Robert Carmichael by Gordon Craft Bruce Ball by Ken Cariens Jr.Mike Foster by Vince Hargrave Aaron Olesen by Rod LehnertzAlan McCarville by Dave Grosland

Dave Wilson was elected into membership of Lodge 590 at the 3/21 meeting.

SECRETARY'S REPORT

WALK FOR DIGNITYJoin us and our Honorary Family, all our Veterans, for the 17th Annual Iowa City Hospice Walk for Dignity,

.kraP keerC wolliW ta .m.p 1 ht42 lirpA yadnuS noActivities begin at noon. Funds from the Walk generate critical support for our compassionate end-of-life care for all, regardless of ability to pay. This celebration of life includes the Wreath of Remembrance, children’s

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ELKS GOLF NEWSInsert in the April 1, 2016, Edition of the Iowa City Lodge No. 590 Bulletin

April 1st is the official start of golf season in Iowa. Our April and May season schedule is filled with plenty of events. Get out to the Lodge participate in the following:Saturday, April 9th – Masters Pick-A-Pro event open to any and all Elk members that have a USGA handi-cap. You play 18 holes and post your net score. Then, choose a pro participating in the Masters tournament as your “teammate.” Sunday, come out to the Club and root your partner on! Lowest combined total, your Saturday net plus partner’s Sunday score, wins.Thursday, April 14th – Always popular Thursday Night Men’s League starts. Find a partner and sign-up in proshop. If you don’t have a partner, sign-up as a single and we’ll try to get one for you. You must be an Elks golf member to participate. Entry fee is same as last year at $200 per person. League is played every Thursday through August 18th.Tuesday, April 19th – Women’s golf organizational meeting scheduled for 5:30PM will meet in downstairs proshop. Bring your ideas regarding Super Tuesday formats and any other events you might like to partici-pate in.Sunday, April 24th – Spring Kick-Off event open to members with USGA handicap. Make it a full week-end! Attend Iowa’s Spring Football Game on Saturday and finish it off with a Sunday of golf.Saturday, April 30th – We will be hosting Iowa City Golf Association’s (ICGA) Two-Person Ryder Cup Tournament, a great opportunity to showcase our club

to the community. This 27-hole flighted event is open to all golfers living or working in Johnson County. Find a partner and sign-up at www.iowacitygolf.com.Saturday, May 7th – Derby Days is always one of our most popular tournaments of the year. Teams made up of A, B, C and D handicapped player are formed by proshop. Para-mutual betting, it is Ken-tucky Derby weekend after all, is available for this event. Signup in proshop and make a bet on your favorite teams. Breakfast is severed prior to play. Event is open to golf members only with a USGA handicap.Tuesday, May 10th – Ladies it’s the first Super Tues-day of the season. Format for play and other details will be decided on at April 19th organizational meeting.

Golfers maintaining an IGA handicap at our Lodge:The active score posting season for the IGA (Iowa Golf Association) region begins on Friday, April 1st. Acceptable scores made on courses within the IGA region between the dates of April 1st through October 31st must be posted for handicap purposes.The IGA invoices the Lodge based on the number of active adult golfers on our handicap roster as of the May 15th revision date. To ensure we have an accu-rate roster for IGA billing, we will deactivate any golfer that hasn’t paid their $20 handicap fee by May 1st. Please make sure you have notified us of your wish to maintain a handicap and have your Year 2016 handicap fee of $20 paid no later than May 1st.

Golf Committee Notes

TWO-MAN RYDER CUPThe Elks is hosting the Iowa City Two Man Ryder Cup on Saturday April 30th. To enter online go to iowacitygolf.com/2016-icga-event-schedule. The entry fee is $130 per team ($65 per person). If you are an Elks Golf Member you will be refunded $25 on the day of the tourney and if you have your own cart you will be refunded another $15.

FROM THE CLUBHOUSEFeeling thirsty? Coors Light now on tap. $9 pitchers.

Feeling hungry? Stop by the Pro Shop and try a Connie’s pizza or a hot dog or brat.

Need supplies? The Pro Shop is ready for you with balls, tees and gloves.

APRIL 2016• Luncheons• Dinners• Private Parties• Meetings• Members / Guests

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

ELKS CLUB BPO #5902016 GOLF AND SWIMMING SEASON MEMBERSHIP

637 Foster Road, Iowa City, Iowa 52245

Name

Member #

Spouse

Home Phone

Email address Children:

Age

Age

Member’s Signature

1 Family Golf Membership $950.00 $ $20/person

(Please indicate for which family member you desire a handicap)

2 Single Golf Membership $675.00 $20/person

3 Junior Golf Membership $250.00 FREE

4 Family Swimming $400.00

5 Season Cart Rental $495.00

6 Cart Storage (includes gas and electricity.) $300.00

7 Trail Fee $100.00 (Private carts not stored on Elks property)

Subtotal

Subtotalwith Sales Tax

6% Sales Tax

8 Locker Rental

Annual Locker Fee

10 Year Locker Fee

Elks Membership DuesOR

Life Membership DuesDue April 1, 2016

$243.50

$68.50

$500.00

$75.00

Lifetime Locker Fee $750.00

Total Due

$0.00

Age

Age

Iowa City Elks Lodge 590Swimming Pool Fundraiser

I would like to pledge $to the 2016 Elks Pool Fundraiser. I agree to be billed this amount on my June 15, 2016, Elks Statement and agree to pay-in-full within 30 days.

Member Name (print)

Member Signature

Member Number (4 digits)