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Volume 19 Issue 10

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The Divot Volume 19, Issue 10

From the General Manager

October 1, 2019

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

We do not have many days left to play golf. When the weather allows, please come out and enjoy a fall round of golf. The course is in great shape. Also, remember to call the pro shop and sign up for winter simulator league. Simulator league will fill quickly, so please contact the pro shop you’re your team. This is a great time to break up your week and play an indoor round of golf.

We have had a busy September with benefit scrambles, weddings, and corporate dining functions. Kristi-na is putting together some great ideas for fall and winter events at the club. Please pay attention to Facebook, twitter, Instagram, and our website for information about these events. We will keep you posted when we will begin Wednesday night poker. The Wednesday poker night is limited to members only and a maximum of ten players. It really is a fun time to play some cards and have a great night of fun.

Our new menu will finally begin October 1st, and the food offerings are delicious. Please make a point to come enjoy the club this fall and winter and enjoy the great food the GMCC staff has to offer. We will be making concerted efforts to keep all members informed of our dining specials and social events. We ask that you please call and make reservation so that we can staff appropriately to provide you with the ser-vice you deserve. We have been making quite a few changes in the food and beverage department and fell that we have put together a great team to provide great food and service for your dining experience. If you have any questions or concerns with dining at Green Meadow Country Club, please contact me or Jeff Hiel at [email protected].

Winter tv sporting events are here. Come out to the club and enjoy a great setting to view your favorite team or an exciting game. Green Meadow is a great place to watch sporting events and visit socially with your friends and family.

We are still running our fall membership special. If you know of any interested individuals or families looking to join Green Meadow Country Club, please have them contact the management team at our club. Join now and enjoy the benefits of golf and other offerings of the club for the rest of the year and start paying dues January 1st, 2020.

Please remember that Green Meadow Country Club is a great place to host your Christmas party. The calendar is filling fast. Please contact Kristina Smith at [email protected] and book your party.

If you have any concerns or questions about the direction the club is taking, please feel free to contact me at any time. My email address is [email protected], or call me at (406) 442-5750 ext. 122.

The Legend of Bagger Vance: “Inside each and every one of us is one true authentic swing. Something we were born with. Something that’s ours and ours alone. Something that can’t be taught to you or learned.

Something that’s got to be remembered.”

Tod Fitterer, PGA

General Manager

mailto:[email protected]



Golf Shop Divot

Greetings from the Golf Shop at Green Meadow Country Club. It looks like we have some inclement weather approaching for just a couple days, but it seems to get better by the middle of next week. Due to the forecasted snow we have moved the GMCC Grind tournament to Sunday, October 6th. The start time will be 10:00 a.m. and we still have openings. If you would like to sign up, please call or email the pro shop at 442-5750 ext. 3 or [email protected]. September was a busy month with events. We hosted a couple corporate events along with the Frontier

Conference Tournament. We always strive to limit the number of outside events so that our course is

available to the membership. The few events that we have continued to contract with have been select-

ed by time of season as well as profitability. It is my hope to continue these events in our later months of

the season to limit the impact on our membership and course availability.

As we get closer to our course closure it is time to think about simulator league. We have started taking

registrations and we are up to 24 teams. We will be limiting the winter league to 40 teams. If this is

something you are interested in, please call the pro shop to schedule your time. The league will begin

Monday, November 11th. The hours of operation for the simulator, beginning November 4th, will be Mon-

day-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a 2-person best ball

league. Handicaps are generated the first couple weeks of league and will update weekly. Each team

will play one 9-hole match each week. The league will run through the month of February.

The deadline to spend pro shop merchandise credit is December 15th. We are continuing our shoe sale in

the pro shop. All shoes are currently 25% off their lowest marked price. This sale is valid on all in-stock

shoes. We also have some great golf club deals going now as well. Callaway and Mizuno wedges have

been considerably marked down. There are also some great buys on golf balls. If there is something you

are looking for and we don’t have it in-stock, please don’t hesitate to ask us to order it.

After the weekend snow moves through, the weather looks to bounce back. The course is in excellent

shape and we hope to see you all soon. Don’t forget to sign up for the GMCC Grind tournament on Sun-

day, October 6th. As always, if there is anything the golf shop staff can do to make your GMCC experi-

ence more enjoyable, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Chad Carlson, PGA

From the Pro Shop

Page 2 The Divot Volume 19, Issue 10



2019 October

It’s hard to believe how each year can be so different from another around here. Last year we had sever-

al hard frosty mornings by this time. This year we haven’t had any. Frosts starting in early September are

good as it helps the turf on the golf course prepare itself for the winter. Last year we were already heavi-

ly dealing with leaves. This year they are barely starting to change colors yet. While I write this there is

a warning of a very significant winter storm coming over the next couple of days. I hope it isn’t too se-

vere as drastic changes can cause injury. This event will kick things into fall/winter gear. We have much

to do in October to finish putting this place to bed for the winter. The highlights: fall fertilizers need to

get out, irrigation blowout, fungicide applications, finish aerating fairways, and leaf clean up. These will

be mixed in while continuing to groom the course until unfortunately we have to close it up for the win-

ter. Not really looking forward to that. I hope winter can hold off for a while.

It is also time for electric cart owners to think about winter maintenance on their batteries. Proper bat-

tery maintenance will help batteries last and perform longer, however there are no guarantees. It is rec-

ommended to get rid of any corrosion build up before storage, batteries should be fully charged,

checked on once a month for proper water levels, adjusting as needed, and then start the charger mak-

ing sure it is coming on. If you would like to do this on your own we will make arrangements for you to

get into the cart barn this winter.

We will also offer this winter battery service through our maintenance department for those that want it

done but do not wish to do it themselves. This work will be performed the 15th of each month Nov-Mar.

The base winter service will cost $70 and will be billed out in January/February 2020. It will include us

bringing your cart to our shop. We will assess corrosion, charge percentage, and fluid levels. If your cart

has dead batteries, much corrosion, and or no fluid it will cost more as takes more to prepare your cart

for winter. After this assessment we will call you with results. If you do not here from us you were not

on the list. Again, this battery care does not guarantee battery life or performance. GMCC will not be

liable for private cart batteries. Please do not assume you are on the list because you were on it in a pre-

vious year. Make sure you call our maintenance shop with the following information: make of your cart,

stall number, and phone number where you can be reached. The deadline for signing up is October 31,

2019. After that we will not be accepting anymore carts for this service, because once we put the rental

fleet and other equipment into the cart barn we can’t get your cart over to our shop to clean corrosion

and get a diagnosis for your batteries. The earlier we know the better it is for your cart also. If you have

any questions about winterizing your cart yourself please feel free to call Austin/mechanic at the shop.

Gas cart owners, it wouldn’t hurt to slip a little bit of fuel additive/stabilizer into your gas tanks, run your

cart a little bit, and then put it away for the winter.

Thanks,

Derek Hofer

From the Superintendent


From the Food & Beverage Department Greetings,

The new additions to our menus are out, so if you have not had a chance to try something from

them, we hope you will stop by. The revisions to the menu were created based on member re-

quests, plus we feel it provides a nice variety to select from as well.

The Brews N Q’s event that took place September 28th

by Kettlehouse Brewing Company went

very well and everyone had a wonderful time. Mike Ashworth, the Brewmaster shared his pas-

sion, colorful elaboration and brew history for the special selections. Chef Tom shared a dish de-

scription for each of the pairings and why he created it as it regards texture, flavor and tempera-

ture. Everyone was pleasantly surprised by the flavor sensations they experienced for the evening.

We hope to continue with this event going forward and hope that those of you who attended en-

joyed it.

The wine menu is in revision and we look forward to offering a more complimentary selection. If

you have some wine preferences you would like to see us acquire, please let me know. The prop-

er pairing of wine with a meal is important to providing a rich and fulfilling dinning experience.

The staff here at Green Meadow Country Club are dedicated to providing an exceptional experi-

ence.

Don’t forget about the Club Happy Hour and look for Tapats to be added in the future.

It has been a whirlwind two months since I have arrived, and it has been great meeting so many

wonderful people. I look forward to meeting each one of you.

Thank you,

Jeff Hiel


From the Events Department When considering a venue with beautiful scenery, outstanding service, and a customizable menu selection, the Green Meadow Country Club is the per-fect choice. Situated in beautiful wetlands, and accompanied by an, award winning 18 hole golf course, Green Meadow offers the hospitality, atmos-phere and ambiance for a memorable wedding ceremony, reception or any other event. Green Meadows team of experienced professionals will en-sure that your wedding day is everything that you always imagined it would be., with a staff committed to ensuring flawless execution. If Hors d’oeu-vres is your desire, or a formal, elegant dinner is your request, Green Mead-ow is ready to accommodate your needs. Green Meadow has an assort-ment of internal venues for your wedding or other events and is committed to serving your guest list no matter the size, whether it is for 10 people or 250. A variety of options are available for beverage service, additionally. With a committed and experienced management, staff, and a variety of menu and beverage service options, numerous available settings and back-drops, a variety of entertainment options, and the flexibility and resources to ensure your event is personalized and memorable, Green Meadow is an easy choice for your venue to create unforgettable memories.

Kristina Smith

Events & Marketing Manager


GMCC’s Annual

Kids Halloween Party Sunday

October 27th -10AM-2PM

Hayride—Jumping Castle

Scavenger Hunt—Piñata

Smores n Treats—Monster Leaf Pile

Movie—Costume Party

Prizes

October 25th 6pm

Page 8 The Divot

It’s the height of Prohibition in 1920s Chi-cago, and there’s a mob war brewing be-tween the South Side Gangsters and the Northern Chicago Mob Outfit. The two ruthless crime leaders Hal Sapone and Beanie O’Dannon have finally reached an agreement on bootlegging practices in Chicago and have decided to pull togeth-er resources to undergo a collabora-tive effort with criminal endeavors.

On the surface, this strategy seems simi-lar to bailing out a sinking ship with tin cups, nevertheless.

Recently, gangsters from the north and south have been spotted together at various speakeasies throughout Chicago, but the tension in the air is always thick enough to be cut with a knife. However, this newfound relationship between the opposing mob bosses has served, thus far, to inhibit gratuitous bloodshed as in the past. Part of the success of this truce is that both crime bosses have found new dames, thereby intertwining more mutual relationships between the two factions.

The two gangs have set an official date to meet at Hal Sapone’s Grand Gatsby Speakeasy to resolve all remaining differ-ences. Will these two underground or-ganizations resolve their disputes or will a massive melee erupt, rekindling the fa-tal flames between them?

This is where your story begins……..

A Murder Mystery Dinner


Coming November 15th 2019

Halie Loren is an international, award-winning jazz singer/songwriter. Raised in Alaska, this Oregon-based artist brings a fresh and original perspective to time-honored musical paths, channeling her innate under-standing of connectedness across musical boundaries to forge bonds with diverse audiences in North America, Asia, and Europe. A lover of global cultures and music, her repertoire is a multi-lingual one, in-cluding songs in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese and Korean as well as her native English. She’s released eight albums to-date, garnering several national and international awards as well as signifi-cant critical and chart success along the way, with her albums consistently

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Her debut jazz CD, 2008’s “They Oughta Write a Song,” won Best Vocal Jazz Album of the year in the JPF awards (then the world’s largest independent music awards). She was signed in 2010 by JVC/Kenwood Entertainment (Japan/Asia) and in 2011 by Justin Time Records. Halie has since released nine additional albums including two Japan-only releases, and gone on to win many awards as both a singer and a song-writer. Loren’s original song “Thirsty” won the Independent Music Awards’ best jazz song of the year in 2011. Her 2012 release, “Heart First,” was honored by Japan’s Jazz Critique Magazine as the best vocal jazz album of year, and reached No. 1 on the iTunes Canada jazz albums chart. In 2013, “Simply Love” de-buted at No. 1 on Billboard Jazz / Japan and entered iTunes Canada as #1 jazz album. Her 2014 best-of compilation release “The Best Collection”, 2015’s “Butterfly Blue”, and 2016’s “Live at Cotton Club” also hit #1 on Billboard Japan’s jazz chart.

Along with recording success, Loren’s live performances have expanded to include performances with the Jazz Orchestra of Sicily, the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra in Oregon, the Monroe Symphony in Louisiana and the prestigious International Britt Fest Orchestra. For the past seven years she has trav-eled east to west in the U.S. and other parts of the world, including Canada, Japan, Italy, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Haiti, and Egypt. The last few months of her tours have included sold-out tour dates in Japan, Korea (including a Korean festival performance with an audience of over 25,000), Quebec, Flor-ida, and Georgia. Last year found her in London and New York working on a new album of her original material “From the Wild Sky” with UK producer Troy Miller, a project for which she raised over $68,000 of funding from her worldwide fans via crowdsourcing site Kickstarter. “From the Wild Sky” was re-leased worldwide in April 2018, and since then, Loren has been touring in support of it with tour dates across North America, Asia, and Europe, with more on the horizon.


A special offer for your family and friends through January 1st 2020


Winter Simulator League @ Green Meadow C.C.

$50 team entry/$12.50 per person weekly fee.

DETAILS

Two Person teams (best ball format)

Limited to 40, two-person teams

Must play 9-Hole match each week beginning November 11th

Play a different golf course each week

Simulator hours: M-F 9 AM to 7 PM // Sat/Sun 9AM to 5PM

Payouts for regular season and playoffs

Handicaps updated weekly

Reserve the same time each week or at your convenience

Please call the pro shop @ 442-5750 ext. 3 to sign up or email Chad at ccarl-

[email protected] with any questions regarding the Winter League.




GMCC STAFF

Tod Fitterer…….……...……….…………..………....General Manager

Chad Carlson………...……………………...…...PGA Golf Professional

Derek Hofer…………..….....……………..Golf Course Superintendent

Tom Hayes…….…………………………………….Facilities Manager

April Greene…………………………………………...Office Manager

Jeff Hiel…….……………………….…….Food and Beverage Manager

Kristina Smith………….………………..Events & Marketing Manager

Visit our website at www.gmcchelena.com

Mark Burzynski..…..….……………..………………………..President

Mike Wong.. …….…………………………...……….....Vice President

Steve Fawcett....………………..…………….….......................Treasurer

Mary Bryson…………………………………………………..Secretary

Linda Cockhill • VJ Maddio • Tom Johnson

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

You may reach all departments of the club…………………442-5750

Clubhouse Restaurant Hours

Monday : 11:00am - 8:00pm Tuesday : 11:00am - 8:00pm

Wednesday : 11:00am - 8:00pm Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Sunday: 8:00am - 8:00pm


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October 2019

Murder at the

Great Gatsby

Speak Easy

GMCC the

Grind

Halloween Kids Hallow-

een Party

Touchmark

Dinner

Senior Mens

League /Rotary

Senior Mens

League /Ro-

Senior Mens

Senior Mens

League/Rotary

MSU Chapter

Senior Mens

League /Rotary

Republican

Ladies

HS End of Year

Celebration

AARP

Banquet

Keller Williams

Lunch/Training

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