Outgoing Board President, Kevin Bartley with Incoming Board ...

May 2011
Outgoing Board President, Kevin Bartley
with Incoming Board President, Tim Peden

Hours of Operation
Club is CLOSED MONDAYS
Clubhouse Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
7:00 a.m. - midnight
Sundays
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ph: 272-4500
Business Office
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Golf Shop
Weekdays
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (DST)
Weekends
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (DST)
Ph: 272-4510
Golf Course
Weekdays
8:00 a.m. - Dark
Weekends
7:30 a.m. - Dark
Member Etiquette
On the Cover
may 2011
Summer is just around the corner and that means our OCC Pool will open soon. Please
take this time to go over the Pool Rules featured in this month’s Pipeline with your
children. Children 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. No food or drink
allowed in the pool. No outside food or drink may be brought into the pool area, except
for birthday cakes. If you want to host a birthday party at the pool, call Becky at
272-4500.
May at the Odessa Country Club always means
that we welcome three new board members to
our Club Board. In addition to the new members,
we have a change in Leadership with Mr. Tim
Peden being the President for the 2011-2012
Board year. Pictured here is our outgoing board
President Kevin Bartley with incoming board
President Tim Peden.
Dining Hours
Tuesday - Thursday
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday
7:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.
Sunday
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tennis Courts
Tuesday - Sunday
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tennis Shop
Tuesday - Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ph: 272-4520
Pool Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sundays
NOON - 7:00 p.m.
Cool Waters Grill Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sundays
NOON - 6:00 p.m.
Outgoing Board President, Kevin Bartley
May 2011
Sections & Features
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Pages 3-7
Page 8
Pages 9-10
Pages 11-14
Pages 15-18
Page 19-21
Page 23-24
Pages 25-26
Page 27
Page 28
Page 29
From the President
-From the President
-From the Manager
-OCC Board and Staff Roll
Golf
-Golf Shop News
-From the Fairway
-Golf Fitness Tip of the Month
-Tournament Results
-Hot Shots
-Upcoming Events
OCC Women’s Association
Food & Drink
-Culinary Corner
-Archie’s Corner
-Wine Talk
Club Scene
-Men’s 3x6 Tournament
-Men’s Masters Tournament
-NTPGA Junior’s Tournament
Calendar & Events
Around the Club
-New Members
-Couples Bridge
-In Memorial
-Pool Rules!
Golf Course News
Tennis
-College Night
-Upcoming Events
-Tennis Shop News
Business Spotlight
-Whitehouse Meat Market
Little Gushers Program
OCC Member Classifieds
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with Incoming Board President, Tim Peden
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From the President
Kevin Bartley
President
This month I write my final
article as the 72nd President
of Odessa Country Club.
Thanks to all the members
who have been so gracious
and encouraging over the
years.
I have had an unusual tenure
in that I took over an unexpired
term and then had
three years of my own term for a total of four years. During this
time, among our Board Members were four Past Presidents.
The first two years on the Board I had the pleasure of sitting
next to the first woman to ever serve on the Odessa Country
Club Board of Directors - Jan Roden. I am thankful for that experience.
Odessa Country Club has always had people willing to serve
and bring in their time and expertise which makes this Club
what it is.
We have “wonderful” problems at Odessa Country Club.
We do not worry because our financial outlook is strong and
stable and therefore we can work on things such as capital improvements
to make the Club better.
Our Long Range Planning Committee is looking into many
improvements from the half-way house and restrooms on the
course, to the possibility of golf teaching centers, better turf
on the old course and many others. Odessa Country Club is
also looking into a survey so that the members will have some
input as to what priorities we should keep in mind.
Tim Peden will be a wonderful 73rd President to continue
our progress.
Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving as President
of Odessa Country Club.
- Kevin Bartley
From the Manager
Spring winds have been abundant
this year. Calm days have been
few and far between. I know your
golf and tennis matches have been
challenged by both your opponent
and these winds. As the summer approaches,
we look forward to these
winds fading away.
May begins with a special celebration
for all the Mothers. Sunday,
Ryan George
General Manager
May 8th we will feature a day of no
cooking or cleaning for these special ladies. Plan to bring your
Mother to the Club for our exceptional brunch. Reservations
are a must. The month ends with our Memorial Day celebration
on Monday the 30th. Activities begin at 3:00 PM.
Our new turn room and restrooms are looking great. The
contractor will be working hard to complete these structures
during the next month. We are excited about the new locations
and the additional services we can provide you while on
the links course.
See you around the Club.
Odessa Country Club
2010-2011
Kevin Bartley
Tim Peden
David Boutin
Buz Browning
Rick Browning
Dan Hollmann
Board of Directors
Club Staff
President
1st Vice President
Secretary/Treasurer
Scott Thane
Jerry Thomas
Paul Wagner
Ryan George
General Manager
Mark Abbott
Operations Manager
Eddie Hatch II
Food & Beverage Manager
Justin Hughes
Banquet Manager
Becky Latham
Membership Service Director
Patty Bryant
Business Manager
Barbara Morgan
Administrative Assistant
Greta Watson Maitre d’
Mike Galvan
Executive Chef
David Mendez
Director of Tennis
Clay Kinnaird
Director of Golf
Jake McCullough
Head Golf Professional
Greg Hinton
Director of Golf Course Management
Chris Beaty
Old Course Superintendent
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Golf
Golf Shop News
With golf season in full swing, it’s time to grab your sticks
and get out on the course! Remember to stop by the golf shop
and check out the latest golf apparel for the men, as well as the
ladies. We continue to receive shipments
from Polo Golf, Peter Millar, Donald Ross,
and many more. For the ladies we have
new apparel from Kate Lord, Polo, EP Pro,
and Tail.
Mother’s Day is almost here and the pro
shop is stocked with Brighton jewelry and
handbags. Imagine the smile on her face
when she opens up her gift! Stop by the
pro shop and we will be happy to assist you
in any way.
From the Fairway
May is a busy month for us here at
Odessa Country Club. Golf season is
in full swing. Our tournament schedule
is highlighted this month by the
Junior College NCAA National Championship.
We are extremely proud to
be hosting this event at OCC and we
are looking for volunteers to help out.
If you would like to see some great
young golfers in action, contact the
Clay Kinnaird
Director of Golf
golf shop to get signed up to help out.
This month we will also be hosting the
Wrangler Scramble, which is a wonderful
tournament that raises money for the OC Sports Programs.
There is also plenty of opportunity to play in club events this
month as well. For the men, we have the Stroke Play Championship.
It will be 36 holes of stroke play championship golf flighted
by handicap, and we will also have a separate senior division. We
have the Couples Invitational this month, so grab your significant
other to get signed up and enjoy two great days of golf together.
For the ladies, we have the Flutterbye, so get a team together and
get signed up for what is sure to be a wonderful time. For your
junior golfer, our Golf Professional staff will be running a Junior
Camp to get them ready for their summer golf season. Also, for
the PGA of America’s Free Lesson Month, we will be hosting two
free clinics on the 6th & 27th. We hope to see you there. Finally,
to round out our busy tournament schedule, Odessa Country
Club is proud to host the US Open local qualifier.
As you all know, West Texas is still suffering heavily from the
drought conditions of the past year. Odessa Country Club would
appreciate your cooperation in observing the cart rules. This
means keeping the carts on the paths whenever possible, and
especially using the paths around all greens and not parking or
driving in worn areas.
My staff and I are looking forward to good weather and taking
care of all your golf needs. Come see us!
See you on the Links,
Clay
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TPI Golf Fitness
Tip of the Month
Jake McCullough - PGA Head Golf Professional
Certified TPI Golf Fitness Instructor
One of the tests we do with our Golf Fitness Evaluations is
called the Single Leg Balance. It measures your ability to balance
or stabilize on each leg.
Your balance on each leg is very important
to your golf game. If you are a right handed
golfer and are unable to balance on your
right leg, then you may have issues creating
a good weight shift and balancing on
your right leg at the top of your backswing.
Without good stability in your right leg, you
may be prone to a reverse pivot or swaying.
The same is true for your balance on your
left leg. If you cannot balance on your left leg
into impact and the through swing, then you
could be prone to sliding or hanging back on
your right side. All of these swing errors
can significantly rob you of distance and
accuracy.
To test your single leg balance, stand on
one leg and raise your other leg until your
thigh is completely horizontal. Keep your
hands by your side and close your eyes
(this takes away your vision and forces
you to use proprioception). Count how
many seconds you’re able to maintain your
balance without putting your other leg
down, hopping, or moving your arms. If you
are unable to hold your balance for at least
11-15 seconds, then you need to do some
strength training in your legs. Remember,
test both legs. If you find a deficiency in
your balance, it may be the thing that has held you back from
what you are working on in your golf swing.
For more on how your fitness can affect your golf game or to
go through a Golf Fitness Evaluation, come by and talk with one
of our Golf Professionals.
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Golf
Jack Nicklaus Flight
1st Dean Fields & Gary Johnson
2nd Jim Bob McNeil & Dan Desilets
3rd Mark Jones Jr. & Johnny Kidd
4th Mark Valdez & Ken Livingston
LB Jeff Munden & Gary Varnadore
Men’s Masters
Results
Nick Faldo Flight
1st Russel Patrick & Dave Simpson
2nd Robbie Richards & Patrick Overby
3rd Larry Hallman & Dieter Gerstenberger
4th Michael Moore & Robert Blomshield
LB Chris Cole & Paul Weaver
Arnold Palmer Flight
1st Bob Duree & Kyle Johnson
2nd Jim Stuart & Brandon Batte
3rd Jerry Dugan & Jerry Dugan Jr.
4th Jerry Thomas & Britt Vickers
LB Mike Tally & Andy Campbell
Gary Player Flight
1st Pat Dennis & Jason Presley
2nd Steve Hendricks & Craig Echols
3rd Ron Lipsey & Chris Holcomb
4th William Stewart & Andy Burk
LB Bobby Schwarz & Tate Schwarz
Sam Snead Flight
1st Jim Ward & Stephen Herriage
2nd David Callaway & Paul Callaway
3rd Scott Coulter & Frank Eaton
4th John Cliff & Steve Goff
LB Mike Adams & Michael Wyle
Congratulations to all the flight winners!
We have had some amazing golf played
by members recently!
Scooter Parks had back to back Eagles on the Links Course.
He holed out on #2 from 94 yards with a 60 degree and then
again on #3 from 87 yards.
Brad Howell made a Hole In One on #13 of the Links Course
from 150 yards with an 8 iron.
Bob Miller shot 2 under his age with a 77.
Ken Scott also shot his age with a 73.
William Stewart also made a Hole In One on #13 during the
first day of the Men’s Masters.
Keep up the great golfing guys!
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PGA
Free Lesson
Month
This month the PGA of America is running a special, providing
FREE 10-minute lessons over any aspect of your game. Take
advantage of this offer especially since golf season is here and
this is a wonderful opportunity to cover any questions you have
about any aspect of your golf game. Contact the pro shop to
set up a lesson with any of our Golf Professionals. Give us 10
minutes to help improve your game.
Birdies
for Junior Golf
On Saturday May 28th, 2011 each of our Golf Professionals
will be playing 18 holes of golf. You can help support Junior
Golf by donating a dollar amount of your choice for each birdie
made by our Golf Professionals. Money raised will be split between
the Odessa Country Club Junior Golf Program and the
Legends Scholarship, which awards financial aid to junior golfers
in West Texas that are graduating High School and attending
College.
Contact to Golf Shop if you have any questions and to make
a pledge in support of Junior Golf.
Mother’s Day
The golf shop has plenty of gift ideas for that special lady in
your life. We have a great selection of jewelry from Brighton.
Also, check out amazing apparel from Kate Lord, EP Pro, Tail, Adidas,
and Under Armour.
Upcoming
Events
May 1st
PGA Free Golf Lesson Month
May 6th, 27th
Free Clinic
May 7th & 8th
Junior Golf Camp
May 8th
Mother’s Day
May 11th
US Open Qualifier –
Links Course
May 13th
Couples Invitational Shoot Out
May 14th & 15th
Couples Invitational
Golf
May 15th – 20th
NJCAA National
Championship
May 21st & 22nd
Men’s Stroke Play
Championship
May 24th
Flutterbye
May 28th
Birdies for Junior Golf
May 30th
Memorial Day (Club Open)
May 31st
Club Closed
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Golf
OCC Ladies
Golf Association
It’s May, it’s May, the great month of May! Ladies we hope everyone
had a wonderful Easter and are moving right along with your
golf game. In April we had one of our first Ladies Golf Clinics! The
participation was great and “thanks” to our many Pros and Assistant
Pros for all your hard work. For those of you who don’t know,
please always check the bulletin board in the Ladies Locker Room
for new clinic times all through the year! These clinics specialize in
certain areas of the game! For instance this one was for the “Short
Game of Golf”. Thanks again guys for your hard work!
Well, by the time you are reading this, I hope many of you are playing in our traditional Flutterbye Tournament. What fun we
have always had in that tournament. It will be held on May 24th and it is a Four Lady Scramble. Fun, fun!!! Please come and join us
if you have not alredy signed up. Also, it’s very important that you look at our schedules in our Ladies Year Book for any Challenge
Matches, Ladies Tournaments, Clinics, and Permian Basin Play day Schedules. Also, our Play days are every Tuesday, and we are in
full swing for those days. Reminder, please call in for your tee times by 8:30 or 9:00 am, weather permitting. Also, remember those
of you who have email, please read them for any changes we may have. If you don’t have email, please call to be sure there are no
changes in our schedule.
Thank you,
Genevieve Gregory - WGA Reporter
Jo Ann Grape, Alice Watkins,
Susan Collier & Deanna Harris
Deanna Harris &
Jean Stinson
Kaycee Butler &
Marylin Morris
Joni Wright &
Sylvia Bustamante
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Pauline Gage & Wanda Jones
Jake McCullough, Head Golf Professional,
has all the ladies attention
2011 Permian Basin Play Days schedule
Ranchland Hills Golf Course - Thursday March 17
Odessa Country Club – Tuesday April 26
Comanche Trail Golf Course – Thursday May 12
Sunset Country Club – Tuesday, June 28
Andrews Country Club – Tuesday, July 12
Green Tree Country Club – Wednesday, August 17
Hogan Park Golf Course – Thursday, September 15
Midland Country Club – Wednesday, October 19
Big Spring Country Club - Bye
Please save theses dates:
May 14th – Flutterbye – OCC
June 5-10 – Women’s West Texas – San Angelo CC
July 19-21st – Club Championship – OCC
August 23 – 25th - Summer Classic – OCC

OCC Women’s Association
April
Luncheon
Hostesses: Marylin Morris, Genevieve Gregory,
Denise Brannan, Ann Self
Our April Luncheon was hopping with Easter bunnies, colored
eggs, Peace Lily’s and our beautiful hostesses dressed in
Easter colors. Thanks to our hostesses, Chairman, Ann Self, Genevieve
Gregory, Marylin Morris and Denise Brannan. They did a
great job of decorating as well as selecting a great menu with
a traditional Easter feast of Waldorf salad, ham with pineapple,
asparagus, sweet potato casserole and chocolate cake.
President Evelyn Lafrentz called the meeting to order. The
minutes were read and approved. Dorothy Hall gave the treasurers
report. Sue Wilkelski reminded everyone about next
months meeting presented by Nancy Sturges on her travels to
China. Please remember to bring guests that are new to the association
or someone that hasn’t been in a while. Please RSVP
with your guests names by Thursday at noon so they are in the
drawing for all the lovely door prizes. This months winners of
the gift certificates were Todi Oakley and Shirley Klaus. Wanda
Jones won the Sunday brunch. Winners of the beautiful flowering
plants were: Pauline Gage, Dorothy Hall, J’Nevelyn Melton,
Starling Edwards, Janie Phillips, Susan Zellars, Amy Jo Marshall,
Doris Edmonston, Diane Cunningham and Wilma Madden. The
meeting was adjourned for bridge and games. The winners of
the games were High Beverly Martin, 2nd High Wylma Madden.
Other Winners Louise Wood, Starling Edwards and Johnnye
Taylor.
Please join us next month on lucky Friday May 13th at 11:30
for our special program on China and another wonderful luncheon.
Our hostesses for May are Chairman, Jo Ann Grape, Shirley
Klaus, Margie Murray, Jeanne Ellen Keith, and Sharon Brown.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Reporter - Susan Zellars
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Food & Drink
Culinary
Corner
By Tim Alfrey
One of the best things about living in West Texas is that our
BBQ season starts much earlier than the most of the country
and some of you would argue that it never really ends. Being
originally from Kansas City (my personal choice for BBQ
capitol of the world, sorry Texas!), I’ve been steeped in the
rich culinary culture and history that exists in the area from
an early age. Today, I’m going to show you my recipe for KC
Style BBQ Chicken. Not all of us are blessed with a smoker of
our own, so we’ll be using a regular covered charcoal grill (gas
will also be fine).
To get the best flavor, we will brine the chicken. It’s best to
let it sit overnight in the brine, but a good hours soak will be
fine if you’re in a hurry! If you’re using a charcoal grill, you’ll
need to keep your coals all the way on one side. For most of
the time, we’ll be cooking the chicken with indirect heat, we’ll
only give the chicken a good marking above the fire at first.
Gas grill users simply turn on only half your burners. For our
smoke, we need a couple handfuls of presoaked wood chips
in a small packet made of aluminum foil, with a few holes
poked in the top. The choice of wood is up to you, traditionally
they used hickory or pecan in Kansas City, but some local mesquite
would be great as well. Let’s get started :
Ingredients
For your brine you will need:
2 qts water
3 tbl salt
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
4 sprigs of thyme or rosemary
6 pieces of leg&thigh pieces, bone in and still connected
Combine everything in a bowl, making sure the salt dissolves
completely. Pour mixture into 2 gallon zip-lock bag and add the
chicken. Let sit in the fridge for at least an hour, up to overnight.
Now for the sauce:
1 piece of bacon, chopped
1 sprig of either the thyme or rosemary,
whichever you used on the chicken
2 tbl olive oil
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat the oil in a sauce pan on medium heat. Add the bacon
and thyme and cook slowly, until the bacon fat is rendered out.
Add the onion and garlic and cook till the onion starts to turn
light brown, about five minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients
and reduce the heat to low, cooking for about 20 minutes and
stilling frequently. Once the sauce is done, reserve about 1 cup of
it to serve with the chicken, the rest is for basting.
Start your coals, or preheat your gas grill to about 357 deg. Oil
your grill surface with an oiled paper towel. Remove the chicken
from the brine, drain it and pat it dry with a towel. Put the chicken
directly above the fire, cook for 5 mins, flip, and cook for 5 mins
more. Move your chicken to the side opposite the heat. Toss
your foil packet of wood chips directly on the coals and lower
the lid, cooking for about 15-20 mins. Open the lid, slowly, and
liberally baste the chicken with the BBQ sauce, making sure to
coat every surface. Replace the lid, cook for another 25-30 mins
(basting once more halfway through), until the internal temp of
the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Serve with some coleslaw, BBQ
beans and more sauce!
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Archie’s Corner
Archie Rollie
Bartender
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a
shaker and shake over ice. Pour
into a sugared-rim Martini glass.
May’s Gold is a special month for:
St. Germaine Elderflower Martini
Ingredients
• 1/2 Shot of Elderflower Liqueur
• 1 1/2 Shot Vodka
• Juice of 1 1/2 Lemon
• 1 Shot simple Syrup
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This Chardonnay is a golden
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Club Scene
Men’s 3 by 6
Cliff & Chase Ward
Mark Trotter & Josh
Ronnie Flowers, Jerry Thomas, &
Tim Peden
Jerry Hix & Terry Shipman
Frank Eaton & Scott Coulter
Johnny Kidd Jr. & Mark Jones Jr.
Mark Allen & Barry
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Club Scene
tournament
Larry Digby & Keagan Duncan
Scott Coulter,
Tommy Clifton &
Larry Gortney
Chris Thompson & Brad Ward
Craig & Ryne Echols
Tommy Clifton, Larry Gortney,
Cliff Ward, & Chase Ward
Eddie Thompson
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Club Scene
Men’s Masters
tournament
Roberto Navarrete & Carl Crowder
Ron Lipsey
William Stewart & Andy Burk
Gary Varnadore & Jeff Munden
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Bobby Murray & Tommy Pipes
Terry Miller, Jim Cameron,
& Gene Abney
Pat Dennis

Club Scene
NTPGA Junior
Tournament
Parker Beaty
Tyleigh Clark
Austin Anderson
Bryce Waters
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Sunday Monday Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Little Gusher’s
Club
PGA Free
Golf Lesson Month
Free Clinic
Sunday Buffet
11am - 1:30pm
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Mother’s Day
Sunday Buffet
11am - 1:30pm
US Open Qualifier
Links Course
Couples Invitational
Shoot Out
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Couples Invitational
NJCAA National
Championship
Sunday Buffet
11am - 1:30pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Couples Golf
Couples Golf
Couples Golf
Boy’s Night Out
Senior Night
Boy’s Night Out
Board
Meeting
Boy’s Night Out
Women’s
Assoc.
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Junior Golf Camp
Tennis
Junior Club
Championship
Couples Invitational
Little Gusher’s
Club
Men’s Stroke Play
Championship
Men’s Stroke Play
Championship
Sunday Buffet
11am - 1:30pm
29 30 Little Gusher’s 31
Club
Pool Open!
Sunday Buffet
11am - 1:30pm
CLOSED
Tennis
Mixer/Demo day
Pool Open!
Memorial Day
CLUB OPEN
Flutterbye
Couples Golf
Pool Closed
CLOSED
Boy’s Night Out
Couples
Bridge
Free Clinic
Birdies for
Junior Golf
Pool Open!
MAY 2011
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Monday May, 30th
OCC Events
Memorial Day
Festivities
Pool Activities: Pool Games start at 4:00
Horseshoe Tournament starts at 5:00
BBQ Buffet: 4:30 – 6:30
3:00 Chips and Queso
BBQ Ribs
BBQ Sausage
BBQ Brisket
OCC Fried Chicken
Pinto Beans
Potato Salad
Fresh Fruit Tray
Tossed Greens Salads (Choice of Dressing)
Adults $9.95 per person
Children 4-12 years of age $6.95
Children under 3 – Free
Make Plans to attend
Call Lene at 272-4500
to make your reservations!
BBQ Buffet Features:
We will serve our Memorial Day special
OCC BBQ Buffet
from inside the ballroom with seating available
both inside and outside.
Fresh Vegetable Tray
OCC Famous Cherry Cobbler
OCC Brownies
Chef’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies
Walnut Muffins
Rolls
Ice Cream
Lemonade
Kitchen will be open from
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
for orders from the menu
The club will be closed Tuesday, May 31st
OCC Pool Is Open
May 28th, 29th and 30th
Closed May 31st – June 1st and Opens for the Summer June 2nd
Odessa Country Club’s
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 8th 11:00am - 1:30pm
Reservations are a Must!
Call Becky Latham at 272-4500 to make your reservations! A Rose presented to all Moms.
Show your Mother how much you love and appreciate her.
Treat her to lunch at Odessa Country Club.
No dishes or cooking for Mom on her special day!
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OCC Events
MCH CareStar
Because Every
Minute Counts
Men’s
Stroke play
championship
Saturday, May 21st & Sunday, May 22nd
Fomat:
Course:
Time:
36-Hole Individual Stroke Play (Gross)
flighted by Handicap.
Separate Senior Division (50+) will be
Gross and Net.
The Links Course- Saturday
The Old Course- Sunday
8:30 a.m. tee times
When emergencies happen at a distance,
Medical Center Hospital stands ready to respond
with MCH CareStar, the award-winning emergency
transport system servicing West Texas and
Southeastern New Mexico.
Providing on-scene trauma care
and emergency transport with:
• Advanced in-flight emergency care systems
• Nationally certified, highly skilled flight
nurses and paramedics
• Two specially-equipped Bell 407
medical transport helicopters
• Two West Texas locations –
Odessa and Ft. Stockton
• Accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Medical Transport Services
Named “EMS Air Medical Provider of the Year”
by the Texas Department of State Health Services
Entry fee:
Format:
Course:
$85/person plus cart rental
Contact our Golf Professional staff if
you have any questions or to sign up.
2011 Couples
Invitational
May 13th- 15th
Two Person Gross and Net Scramble
Saturday, May 14th- 1:00 p.m.
Shotgun Start @ the Old Course
Sunday, May 15th- 9:00 a.m.
Shotgun Start @ the Links Course
Entry Fee:
$325 Per Team
CareStar Memberships Available!
For information on our membership
program, visit www.mtcmembership.com
or call us toll-free at (866) 751-4515.
follow us on
facebook.com/medicalcenter
Includes:
Optional:
Carts, Meals, Mulligans, Course drinks, & Prizes
Friday evening shoot-out & cocktail party
6:00 p.m. *Additional $20/Couple for Optional Shoot-Out
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Entry deadline: May 10th (Open To The First 60 Paid Teams)

OCC Events
Where:
Format:
Flutterbye
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Old Course, 9AM Shotgun
4-Lady Scramble
Junior Golf
Camp
May 7th & 8th
2-4 pm - $40/child
Entry Fee:
Includes:
Prizes:
$300 per team.
Green Fee, Cart Fee, Breakfast
and Lunch, and Mulligans
Gross and Net Winners. Closest to the
Pin and Longest Drive.
Want to do something beneficial for your kid’s golf
game The golf shop is having a two-day kid’s golf camp
on Saturday, May 7th and Sunday, May 8th. Our golf
professional staff will teach a variety of golf fundamentals
in a fun learning environment. Kids of all ages are welcome
to join! Contact the golf shop to sign up.
June 1 st is Ping Demo Day
Mike Podzemny, Agent
5007 JBS Parkway
Odessa, TX 79762
Bus: 432-367-0070
www.mikepod.com
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Around the Club
New Members
- Jennifer and Gary Don Douglas and their daughters Halie and Hannah
- Ryan E. Williams
- LaDawn and Clayton Jamierson and their daughters Lacee, Justeen and Kinzee
- Ashley and Diego Capellini and their children Blaire and Marc
- Chad Hanchey
-Glenda and Neil Whitmore and their son Michael N. Whitmore
- Ginny and Dan McCarty
- Whitney and Chris Shafer and children Lily and Connor
Welcome to the Club!
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Around the Club
Couples
Bridge
If you enjoy playing bridge and you are not coming out for
our Couples Bridge each month, you are missing a treat.
Our May Couples Bridge Evening will be Thursday May 26th
at 7:00 pm
We have room for you – make plans to attend by calling
Barbara (272-4500) by Tuesday May 24th. We can assure you
that you will have a fun evening. And remember we encourage
singles as well as couples to attend.
In Memorial
Mrs. Howard (Mary Sue) Bethel
Saturday April 2, 2011
March Winners
High Earl Husband
2nd High Wayne Scott
Low Linda Felts
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Around the Club
Pool Open for Summer June 3rd!
Pool Hours
Tues – Sat 11-7
Sun 12 – 7
Cool Waters Grill Hours
Tues – Sat 11 -6
Sun 12-6
Tuesday Night is Family Night
Start June 7th
6-9
Swimming Pool Rules
Before the swim season starts… Please note our Pool Rules
A. GENERAL
1. Members must register all guests entering the premises of the pool and Junior Club.
2. Swimming pool and Junior Club Hours:
11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday
Snack Bar Hours:
12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
3. Members who have guests using the pool will be charged $5.00 for each guest during the week and $7.00 for
each guest on weekends and holidays.
4. Specific rules of conduct will be posted at the swimming pool and Junior Club area and are
expected to be followed.
5. No child under the age of twelve (12) shall be left at the Swim/Tennis Center unaccompanied by an adult except
with pool manager permission. Parents or guardians shall be responsible for their children’s actions at the pool
and other club areas at all times.
6. Persons with open sores or communicable diseases will not be permitted in the pool.
7. The club is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
8. Food and beverages are not permitted to be brought on the club premises.
All food and beverages are to be purchased through the country club.
B. POOL RULES
1. Do not bring food, drinks or snacks into pool area.
2. Plastic bottles only allowed in pool area.
3. No pushing, shoving or throwing swimmers into pool.
4. No running allowed.
5. No swimming allowed if lifeguard is not on duty.
6. Bathing suits may not be worn anywhere in
the clubhouse without proper cover-up.
7. You must have proper attire including shoes
to eat anywhere in the clubhouse.
C. The lifeguard has full power and authority to insist on
Campers • Travel Trailers • 5th Wheels
compliance with the above rules and his orders must
be obeyed. Any objection thereto or criticism of the
Parts • Sales • Service
lifeguard should be made in writing to the Board of
Directors.
D. NO Food or Drink will be allowed in the Pool.
This is a Health Department Regulation.
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Golf Course News
As another month passes without rainfall and the drought continues, we are reminded daily
how dependent we are on our irrigation systems. The Links Course is holding up fairly well with
the only major issues being along the perimeter of the golf course where we don’t have adequate
head to head irrigation coverage. On the Old Course however, we are experiencing many
irrigation challenges. First up, our Watertronics irrigation pump station control system for the
fairways & roughs (different manufacturer from Links Course system and Old Course greens system)
is giving us fits which has limited our ability to irrigate as much as we need. We continue to
work with the Watertronics manufacturer representatives and technical personnel to resolve the
problem. Second, our irrigation head spacing on fairways and roughs along with high winds at
Greg Hinton
night has restricted/limited our head to head irrigation coverage that results in some areas being
Dir. of Golf Course Maint.
very wet and other areas being very dry. Third, the lack of rainfall also shows us how trees affect
the coverage/distribution of irrigation by blocking head to head coverage (see photos opposite page). Finally, the challenges we
are facing with this unusual weather pattern gives us the opportunity to fine tune our irrigation systems which will give us even
better turf coverage in the future.
Now to grass growing. The Old Course fairways and adjacent rough are receiving additional fertility to help improve growth.
The fairways will also receive an additional gypsum application along with a wetting agent/synthetic acid product to help reduce
salt levels and help water penetration into the soil. The lack of rainfall has resulted in an increase in salt levels which makes soils very
hard and infertile. The consistent use of soluble calcium along with liquid compost will help improve the soils ability to displace
salt, promote microbrial activity and improve overall soil conditions. This program will be done on a monthly basis and will show
great benefits by improving soil structure therefore improved
turf quality.
Upcoming projects (cultural practices) in May: Aerify Old
Course Tees – May 1st. We have suspended Old Course aerification
until fairways re-establish. We will spike/vent thin fairway
areas as needed.
In these difficult drought conditions, your golf course staff
is committed to working hard to meet these challenging times.
Most golf course superintendents and their staff are dedicated
professional committed to meeting the everyday challenges of
maintaining golf courses in sometimes very challenging conditions,
both economically (finding good employees) and environmentally
(no rain). And then there’s Augusta National and The
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Kindness and Compassion
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Golf Course News
Soils and Irrigation
...the lack of rainfall also shows us how trees
affect the coverage/distribution of irrigation by blocking head to head coverage
In these difficult drought conditions, your
golf course staff is committed to working
hard to meet these challenging times.
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Tennis
David Mendez
Director of Tennis
College Night
Tennis News
We hosted our first College Night at the courts on April 7th. Members enjoyed being paired up with
UTPB Club players. Among the participates were Kevin Slater, Reagan Whytlaw, Megan Carlson, Karin
Carlson, Jack Armstrong, and John Durell. Everyone had a really good time that evening and we plan
on hosting the next College Night in the Fall when UTPB’s tennis season begins.
Below: Faith Fullbright,
Averi Prichard, Morgan,
Paige, & Landry Ward
Below: Karin Carlson,
Jack Armstrong, Megan
Carlson, UTPB Player, &
Jake Wood
Megan Carlson
Jane Kaufman
Above: UTPB Player,
Reagan Whytlaw, Kevin
Slater, & UTPB Player
Junior Club Championship
Our Annual Junior Club Championship will be held on
Saturday, May 14th at 8:30 am. Juniors between the ages of ten
and eighteen will want to participate in this great event. Come
take your place in history and complete for the Club Title.
Memorial Day Mixer/Demo Day
Please join us this upcoming Memorial Day on Monday, May
30th at 9:00 am. We be playing three rounds of mixed doubles
and doubles in which you are welcome to try out all the new
rackets from Wilson, Head, Prince, and Babolat. Refreshments
will be served including fruit, brownies, tea, and lemonade.
You won’t want to miss a chance to win a gift certificate to the
tennis shop.
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Juniors in Action
Fort Stockton was dominated by our own juniors this last
month at the Junior High Tournament. In the seventh grade
girls division, Avery Steen defeated Katy Muse in the finals.
Ryan Shepherd finished 4th place in this division as well. In the
seventh grade boys division, Jack Armstrong brought home the
boys singles title. Way to go OCC Juniors!
Summer Programs
Summer is only a month away and our tennis program will be
kicking off in full gear on Tuesday June 7th. We will be offering
Private Lessons, Group Lessons, and Clinics. Our Junior Academy
with have both morning and afternoon sessions as well. Be sure
to stop by the shop or give us a call to see which program fits
your needs the best. We be offering Leagues, Cardio Tennis, and
Drop In Clinics for our Adult Program along with a few surprises.
Tennis Lessons
Pro Private Half-Hour Semi-Private
David $60 hr $35 $35 hr
Mendez
Derek $60 hr $35 $35 hr
Edmonds
John $60 hr $35 $35 hr
Lanier
Billing Policy
All lessons must be cancelled within 24 hours of scheduled
time, if not, your account will be charged. Clinics will be billed
monthly. Lessons and Clinics will be rescheduled if cancelled
due to bad weather.
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Business Spotlight
The publisher of the Pipeline would like to spotlight one of our advertisers each month that make this
newsletter possible. We will provide a free profile of their business, personnel, products and or service. We
urge all members to consider them first when purchasing products or services. If you are an advertiser in the
Pipeline, and would like your business featured in the coming months, please call Charles Kenimer, General
Manager, Arrow Printing Inc. 432-335-3407.
This month we are featuring White House Meat Market.
Whitehouse Meat Market has proudly served the Permian
Basin since 1956. Thanks to loyal customers and a great deal
of hard work, Whitehouse remains second to none. Year after
year Whitehouse ranks #1 in the Odessa American’s “Best of
the Basin”.
The famous Whitehouse cheeseburgers have put Whitehouse
on the map, but the meat market offers much more in
quality products. Everything from backyard BBQ’s to oilfield
cookouts are made easy by calling Whitehouse.
“Jason Munos, store manager, carries out day to
day operations. He and the other employees do an outstanding
job. I am so proud of this business. After WWII, my grandfather Eldon Maney moved to
Clint Fletcher, Owner
Odessa and opened up shop a decade later. Some years were leaner than others, but like my Dad,
Olan, always says, ‘Work hard, be honest, and just keep showing up.’ That motto has stuck with
me in every endeavor.”
- Clint Fletcher
Clint is also owner of SanJan Trucking and Giant Oilfield Services. Currently Clint serves as a member on
“Specializing in Quality Meat Since 1956”
the Odessa Chamber Board of Directors, The Joe
Beene Foundation and The Education Foundation.
He became co-owner of Whitehouse in
2002 with his parents Olan and Jane Maney.
The Best Cheeseburgers In Texas!
200 East 52nd Street
Odessa, Texas
432-367-9531
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Odessa Country Club’s
Little Gusher’s Club
It’s new and just for OCC kids!
•Earn points by enjoying the club with your parents on double points event
days, holiday’s, or other exciting ways! (look for upcoming advertisements)
•Redeem points for items at the Pool’s Cool Waters Grill or for little gusher club items!
•It’s Free and it’s just for you!
•See Below for upcoming double points events or check your monthly pipeline!
If you were not at our Easter Carnival or Summer Unveiling Party, you can sign up in the office.
See Becky for more details!
Double Points
Event Days!
Saturday, May 7thEvening Dining from 6-9
Saturday, May 21st
Evening Dining from 6-9
Monday, May 30th(During our Memorial Day Activities!)
CAMP Little Gushers
Join Us for some Summer Fun or
Golf, Tennis & Swimming!
Ages 5 – 12
8:30 – 3:30 Tuesday – Thursday
June 14 – 16
June 21 – 23
June 28 – 30
July 12 – 14
July 19 – 21
July 26 – 28
August 2 – 4
August 9 – 11
Call Becky at 272-4500
to reserve your spot today!
Monday - Friday
8am - 4:30pm
Saturday
10am - 2pm
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Want to Advertise
in the
OCC Pipeline
The world is rapidly
changing, and
your brand is more
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ever. Reach an
exclusive audience
by advertising in
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Club Pipeline. For
more information
or to place an ad,
please contact
Charles Kenimer at
Arrow Printing,
432-335-3407.
OCC Member Classifieds
Attention Members: Have some special items that you want to sell but don’t know where to
advertise them Feature them in our new Member Classifieds Section. Contact Arrow Printing
at 335-3407 to list your item today. The “first month free” will be applied to the first ad placed
in this section during a one year time frame. It must be for your own personal property. For
more information, contact Charles with Arrow Printing at 335-3407.
Year 1986
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
CONQUEST II
Price $1,895,000
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Condition
Used
Serial Number 441-0359
Registration Number N123ME
Total Time
5690 Hours
Overhaul
2642 SMOH
Hot Section Time 182 SHSI
Flight Rules
IFR
Number Of Seats 10
For
more
information
please
contact
Brent Hilliard
432-352-2821
Midland, Texas
january 2011
FEBRUARY 2011
MARCH 2011
A special thanks to
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Young
for donating this beautiful,
metal artwork!
April 2011
53ft. OCEAN, WIDE BODY MOTOR YACHT.
Twin 8-V92TIB GM Diesels. 735 hp each. Low engine
Hours. 20KW Diesel Gen, walk-in engine room, interior
upgrade 2002. Bottom cleaned regularly. New Bow
Thruster. 4-Staterooms, King aft, Queen bow, 4-heads,
4-showers, Radios, 2-Radars, Auto Pilot, etc. Great for
entertaining family, friends, clients or live aboard cruising.
Located in Houston. Asking $435,000. Will consider trade
up or down for commercial building or luxury motorhome.
Call Jim Golden 432-332-0361, evenings 432-362-9793
and leave message.
Artist rendering of the OCC’s future “Halfway House”.
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Odessa, Texas 79765
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