NOVEMBER VOLUME 6 | 2017

Giving ThanksTogether

atWichita FallsCountry Club

Stacie CookAssistant General

Manager

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WFCC Membership Membership Growth is the topic at hand and we are tackling it with creativity and optimism! Your Board of Governors, Membership Chair: Charlie Gibson, along with the rest of the Membership Committee, and WFCC Staff are working diligently to grow your Club! Here are some of the exciting options that we are offering. We are excited to announce that we will be extending our Membership Growth Program for November! If you have friends or family that are not currently members, let them know that now is the time to join. Their initiation fee will be waved and they will receive 2 months of free dues! What an opportunity!

Trent SchiekGeneral Manager

Fall is such a great time of year. Temperatures drop and everything outside looks great. I want to thank everyone who came out and enjoyed our Halloween festivities. That is always a fun event. We also had a very successful wine dinner with the Count. Thanks to all who attended. Our Thanksgiving Brunch will be held on Thursday, November 23rd, so everyone put that on the calendar. I want to welcome two new Senior Staff Members to our team. Mark Greer is our new Head Golf Professional. Mark comes to us from Cabo San Lucas, where he opened up the first Tiger Woods designed golf course in the world. He has also worked at Spanish Oaks in Austin, and Miramont in Bryan/College Station. Our other new team member is controller, Jerry Gilbert. Jerry has been working at Falls Distributing for over 25 years, and with that business recently selling, we are very glad to add him to our team. Please help me in welcoming these gentlemen to our Club. Look forward to seeing you at the Club.

Membership growth almost solely relies on current members spreading the word about what a wonderful Club they have the privilege of enjoying. Creating and maintaining a culture of positive speech and excitement go a long way when trying to grow our current WFCC family. Do you know someone whose family would truly enjoy the WFCC experience? Please call me today or have them call or email so that I can get them on their way to benefitting from this fantastic program being offered. The Club is now offering the option to purchase a share of stock through a 3-year payment plan. One share of stock is $4,000. This is a wonderful opportunity for Junior members that are nearing 40 to begin paying for their share ahead of time, rather than having to pay all at once in the month they are no longer eligible for the Junior membership. This option will not be limited to Juniors, though. If you currently have a different level of membership, but have been entertaining the idea of getting out on the golf course, or simply upgrading your membership, this would be a great way to get going. Please let me know if this is something that you are interested in setting up. One other exciting option that the Board of Governors and Membership Committee will be offering is a membership category that was offered in the past that allows an individual to have a full golfing membership, without having to purchase a share of stock. This Non-Stock Golf membership would have the exact same fee structure as the Stockholding membership, however, without owning a share, the Non-Stock Golf member would not have voting privileges nor would they be eligible to serve on the Board. This membership category will be limited to 10 memberships and will be filled on a first come first served basis. Please call or email me with any questions that you may have.

Special Events Wow! November and December calendars are almost full, and have been for quite some time. That being said, call or email me TODAY if you have not scheduled your holiday gathering, so that we can help make it a success. Events at the Club are the only way to go, as they eliminate so much stress that otherwise comes along with planning a special function. Be sure to call right away to get your family’s reservation for our Thanksgiving feast, as these time slots fill so quickly. Bring the entire family out so that you can all get your fill, leave with a to-go box for a midafternoon snack, and return home to a CLEAN KITCHEN! The Wichita Falls Country Club staff is truly thankful for each and every one of you, and wish you the very best for the Holiday Season!

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Giving ThanksTogether

atWichita FallsCountry Club

Thursday, November 23th, 2017

Seatings11:00AM | 11:30AM | 12:00PM

12:30PM | 1:00PM

$27.95 Adults $11.95 Children (3-10yrs)

Reservations Required 940-767-148148 Hour Cancellation Policy in Effect

Club Closes at 3 PM

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We greatly appreciate you introducing your friends and family to your Club. A special ‘Thank you!’ goes to all of our new member’s sponsors. Without your support, the WFCC could not thrive. Remember, with our New Member Referral Program, you can earn credit to your account for every addition you help make to the Club family! If you have any questions, please let me know, as I am always happy to help!

Please welcome our newest members:Gary & Janna Lewis

Stockholding Members

Joshua & Sarah StaggJunior Members

David & Joni DodsonNon-Resident Golfing Members

Arif Mahmood & Sarah BerricheClubhouse Members

Dale & Donna LongNon-Resident Golfing Members

Victor & Diane ZardainChildren: Alex & Jessica

Clubhouse Members

December 14thKid’s Kreations:

Gingerbread Houses

December 17thBrunch with Santa

December 19th & 26thKid’s Day Out

December 31stNew Year’s Eve Dinner

Kent HodgePresident

Billy Elder Legal Chairperson

Charles GibsonMembership Chairperson

Eric RobbBoard Member

Rose HookerNon-Voting Member

ichita falls

Dr. Howard FarrellVice President

Cullen Allred Grounds Chairperson

Becky IsbellHouse Governess

Perry CurryBoard Member

Kevin O’ConnellEx-Officio

Doug KunkleSecretary/Treasurer/Finance Chairperson

Cheryl ProthroTennis Chairperson

Kenny BryantGolf Chairperson

Lisa WorkmanBoard Member

Jayson PondNon-Voting Member

Save the Date

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Please join us during your birth monthfor our Birthday Celebration!

Bring your friends and family to celebrate YOU with a specialcomplimentary buffet dinner, and, of course, birthday cake!

Friends & Family $14.95 adults $6.95 children

Reservations Required • 48 Hour Cancellation Policy in Effect

6 - 8 PM

November Birthday PartyThursday,

November 16th

Need a date night?Make your tee time, tennis court ordinner reservation and let us hang

out with your little ones!

This is a free service for members, dinner isincluded if your child is a member of Kid’s Klub,

& $10 per non-member.

All attendants must be fully potty trained.

Children not picked up by 9PM will be billed$15 and $20 per 15 minutes after 9:30PM.

Children will be delivered to parents at 10PMif they have not been picked up.

Reservations Required940.767.1481

Every Thursday 6-9PMDinner, Arts & Crafts, Games

Sunday BrunchJoin Us for

Sundays, 11AM - 1:30PM

Complimentary Mimosas

$19.99

From theHouse Committee

Let us know about your dining experiences at the Club, be it great or not, so

we may continue to improve your experience! We have comment cards

available by the back doors and on the credenza by the buffet. You can also always

email your GeneralManager at

trent@wichitafallscc.com

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TENNIS PROFESSIONAL

Michael Turner

Check out our weekly opportunities, we have many things going on every day for both juniors and adults! As always, if you have any questions please give the tennis shop a call! Mark your calendars because the indoor tournament is earlier this year! November 10th and 11th is when we are going to be hosting our indoor invitational! We will have both doubles and mixed doubles divisions! This will be such a fun weekend with dinner and drinks on Friday and Lunch with of course more drinks on Saturday! We hope to see everyone signed up! If you need any help finding a partner, let us know and we will find you one! November 18th will be an indoor junior tournament! We have had successful tourna-ments with our juniors, so this time we are going to mix it up a bit! There will be both singles and doubles divisions! Singles will run 8:00am to 12:00pm and doubles will run 12:00pm to 4:00pm! Lunch will be provided to the junior participates! Stay tuned, because we will be starting Pickleball Night on Thursday evenings! We are in the process of getting painted pickleball lines on our courts. We are excited for the upcoming chilly months and hope that everyone comes out and joins these exciting events!

MEMBERSHIPAPPRECIATIONBlock Party

Sunday, Nov. 5th4 - 7PM

Fun for the whole family!Bring your family & friends to

show them what WFCC is all about!

Complimentary Beer, Wine,& Dinner Buffet

5 - 7PMPony Rides • Firetruck

Face Painting • Magician • Bounce House

WFCC Membership DriveLet’s Together!Grow

Bring your friends and family to the Club so they can see all that they have to gain.We are offering an amazing membership growth program for November.

If you have friends or family that are not currently members, now is the time to join.Contact Stacie Cook • (940) 767-1481 • Stacie@wichitafallscc.com

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Those of you who have read the Rules of Golf know that the book itself does not begin with rules. In fact, the rules do not even start until Section III. The first part of the book is a three page introduction that discusses the spirit and basic philosophies of the game. This introduction, entitled, "Etiquette; Behavior on the Course" is the basic foundation of why so many people love this great game. Here are some excerpts from Section I of the Rules of Golf that can help all players have more fun on the course:

Introduction: This section provides guidelines on the manner in which the game of golf should be played. If they are followed, all players will gain maximum enjoyment from the game. The overriding principle is that consideration should be shown to others on the course at all times. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players and abide by the rules. Players should ensure that any electronic device taken on to the course does not distract other players. Play at a good pace and keep up. It is a group's responsibility to keep up with the group in front. Players should be ready to play as soon as it is their turn to play. Priority on the course is determined by pace of play. The term "group" includes a single player. There are quite a few more interesting notes in this short section of the rules that may help you and your group enjoy your round more while ensuring that the rest of the players have a great time as well. I invite you to take just five minutes to read Section I of the rules at www.usga.org. I look forward to continuing my golf journey with all of you!

Mark GreerHead Golf Professional

HEAD GROUNDSKEEPER

Jared Hotchkiss

As the seasons change, we begin having cooler daytime highs and nighttime lows. You know summer-time stress is over when you have the heater on during the morning drive and the AC on in the afternoon! With the cooler temperatures, greens are on the road to recovery! As we get further into Fall the “leaf battle” will begin. Please be patient with us as we work diligently through the process. We will soon be shifting gears on the golf course from summer mode into winter, or project mode. We have several projects I would like to accomplish this winter; some of the main issues are settlement areas around drains and repairing broken cart paths. Another area of concern for this winter are spots off the cart path that hold water. For example, off the bridge on 14 cart path and between the white and red tee box on 1. I would also like to welcome Mark Greer to the WFCC family. I look forward to working with Mark to provide the best product for our Membership!

See you on the Golf Course!

Change in Golfing PrivilegesTennis and Clubhouse members will now be

able to golf up to twice per month by paying family guest rates and do not have to be

accompanied by a golfing member. They will also have access to the driving range on the

day that the guest fee is payed.

Change in Golfing PrivilegesTennis and Clubhouse members will now be

able to golf up to twice per month by paying family guest rates and do not have to be

accompanied by a golfing member. They will also have access to the driving range on the

day that the guest fee is payed.

Non-Stock Golf is Back!A Non-Stock Golf membership allows

full golfing privileges, without purchasing a share of stock. Same

fee structure as Stockholding membership. Limited to 10

memberships to be filled on a first come first served basis. Call or email

Stacie with questions.

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For our members that seek a moreintimate ambiance, prime quality

of food, extensive high-end wine list,and VIP service without the

long drive out of town.

EveryThursday, Friday,& Saturday Night

Reservations Required by 4PM the day of.

Call 940-767-1481 for reservations!Dress Code in Effect.

Menu subject to change.

Join us for afine dining experience!

N I G H T

9PM

NOVEMBER10TH

&24TH

Bourbon TastingTuesday, Nov. 28th

6:00PMIn the Greenroom

Hosted by Dan Garrison ofGarrison Brothers Distillery

“Home of the first and oldest legalwhiskey distillery in Texas.”

Includes a three-course dinner and cocktails.

$75per person Call (940) 767-1481 for

Reservations or InquiriesReservations Required

Call (940) 767-1481 forReservations or InquiriesReservations Required

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Thursday, Nov. 16th • 6-9PMDuring Kid’s Night Out

In the Ladies Card Room$13

Reservations Required • 48 Hour Cancellation Policy in Effect

Kids KreationHoliday Pies

Kids KreationHoliday Pies

New Stock Payment OptionThe Club is now offering the option to purchase a share of stock through a 3 year payment plan. This is a wonderful

opportunity for Junior members that are nearing 40 to begin paying for their share ahead of time. This option will not be limited to Juniors, though. If you currently have a

different level of membership, but have been entertaining the idea of getting out on the golf course, or simply

upgrading your membership, this would be a great wayto get going!

Call Paula to set up your payment plan. (940) 767-1481 x16

New Stock Payment OptionThe Club is now offering the option to purchase a share of stock through a 3 year payment plan. This is a wonderful

opportunity for Junior members that are nearing 40 to begin paying for their share ahead of time. This option will not be limited to Juniors, though. If you currently have a

different level of membership, but have been entertaining the idea of getting out on the golf course, or simply

upgrading your membership, this would be a great wayto get going!

Call Paula to set up your payment plan. (940) 767-1481 x16

Bring your little ones to make their very own pieto take home for your family.

Lunch BuffetIn a hurry for lunch? We’ve got you covered!

TuesdaySoup & Salad plus Deli Lunch

WednesdaySoup & Salad Bu�et

Thursday Pasta Station

& Full Dessert Station

FridaySoup & Salad Bu�et

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Womans GolfAssociation

Here’s five helpful hints for lady golfers when playing this holiday season (and any other time):

1. Please mute your cell phone.No one likes to hear “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” or other cell phone distractions in the middle of a backswing.

2. Please follow the flight of your own ball.Even though your co-players on the tee box may think they know where your ball went and are more than happy to help you find your pink, green, orange, yellow or even boring white ball, you are ultimately responsible for finding your own ball. Remember, speed of play is important. If you think your ball may be lost, hit a provisional ball. If you cannot follow your provisional ball, hit the driving range!

3. Recognize when it’s time for golf lessons.Golfers are helpful people but after a while “keep your head down“, “slow down your swing speed,” and other helpful hints become confusing and often result in cranial overload and even poorer outcomes. Here’s a good rule of thumb: “If your friendly, unsolicited adviser is a NOT a single digit or scratch golfer, sign up for lessons from a golf professional.”

4. Focus on distance.We all know the importance of a good drive and approach shot to the green, but it’s what happens around and on the green that impacts your score most. I can tell you chips and putts left short can quickly lead to a really fancy “Snowman” on your card! Did you know? We have a very lovely short game practice range at our club!

5. Don’t be shy to ask for new clubs, lessons or a new golfing wardrobe this holiday season.Most of us have a pretty generous Santa in our

house, and he knows exactly where to shop! How does the saying go – “When the wife’s happy, everybody’s happy?” Merry Christmas to whoever coined that phrase!

***********It’s time for us to GET MERRY! Once again our WGA will host its annual Ladies Christmas Luncheon so look for the Evite that will be coming your way soon. Traditionally held early in December, this is always a well-attended event so you won’t want to miss it! If we do not have your current contact information, please give Linda Hanger or Cheryl Prothro a call.

Happy Holidays to you and yours!Linda Hanger

Committee Meetings & Board Minutes

The committee schedules will now be posted downstairs by the Admin Office. If anyone is

interested in serving on a committee, contact Paula in

the Admin Office. The Board of Governors Minutes will also be posted and are now available upon request to be picked up

at the Admin Office.

Don’t forget...Turn back

your clockson

November 5th.

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