Member Winter Party “Livin La Vida Loca” Friday, March 2 6:30 pm
Member Winter Party “Livin La Vida Loca” Friday, March 2 6:30 pm
Member Winter Party “Livin La Vida Loca” Friday, March 2 6:30 pm
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The<br />
ValleyVoice<br />
For the Love of Golf, Family and Good Company Since 1914<br />
~<br />
February & <strong>March</strong> 2012
7001 Golden Valley Road<br />
Golden Valley, MN 55427<br />
763-732-4100 (Phone)<br />
763-732-4199 (Fax)<br />
Website: www.gvgcc.com<br />
CLUB OFFICERS<br />
President Tom Shannon<br />
Vice-President Perry Silverman<br />
Secretary Al Boston<br />
Treasurer Jim Brown<br />
2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Tom Shannon Jim Brown<br />
Perry Silverman Al Boston<br />
Scott Bullock Steve Kahn<br />
Lee Snitzer Brad Severson<br />
Andy Weiner<br />
LEGAL COUNSEL<br />
Mike Tewksbury<br />
2012 COMMITTEE CHAIRS<br />
Finance Jim Bomberg<br />
Golf Al Meuwissen<br />
Green & Grounds Gary Gottschalk<br />
House Brad Cosgriff<br />
<strong>Member</strong>ship Allan Share<br />
Pool Carrie Zeman<br />
Tennis Leah Stich<br />
Full committee lists with contact details<br />
are available at gvgcc.com<br />
(member resources)<br />
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY<br />
<strong>Member</strong>s failing to call and cancel<br />
their reservations to any Club event<br />
more than 24 hours in advance will<br />
be charged 50% of the advertised<br />
price for the event<br />
Janice Brandt, <strong>La</strong>ura Arnold,<br />
& Cathy Pentz Editors<br />
ClubhouseNews<br />
Tom Rubenstein,<br />
Executive Director of Clubhouse Operations<br />
This past year has flown by, and I would like to thank the entire staff of the Club for<br />
their hard work and commitment; without them, the Club could not offer to members<br />
the value and service to which they have grown accustom. The quality of food<br />
continues to be superior, and we are always looking at new ideas to make your<br />
experience at the club the best it can be.<br />
Speaking of new ideas, the Wednesday “Gals’ Night Out” and the Thursday “Guys’<br />
Night Out” events started in January and have been well received by many members.<br />
A special kudos to Cathy, <strong>La</strong>ura, Greg, Kyle, Kayla, and Christine for all their hard<br />
work to make these weekly events successful. We will continue to offer more fun<br />
games, food and drink specials through <strong>March</strong>.<br />
The ballroom dance lessons started a few weeks ago and will continue every<br />
Wednesday evening from 7:<strong>30</strong> – 8:<strong>30</strong> p.m. You do not need to attend every class as<br />
each class will include new instruction. Stop by and check it out just for the fun of it!<br />
The All <strong>Member</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Party</strong> <strong>“Livin</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Vida</strong> <strong>Loca”</strong> is scheduled for <strong>Friday</strong> evening,<br />
<strong>March</strong> 2 from 6:<strong>30</strong> – 11:00 p.m. We have booked some great entertainment that will<br />
be sure to bring warmth to the winter blues! You and your friends will enjoy chefcreated<br />
small plates that evening, along with a beautiful dessert display. Save the date,<br />
invite some guests and enjoy an evening of sizzlin’ hot fun!<br />
Looking forward into the upcoming winter months, Cooking Classes for both adults and<br />
children have been scheduled, along with two more Wine Tasting Happy Hours.<br />
<strong>La</strong>stly, as President Tom Shannon mentioned in his article, the GVGCC <strong>Member</strong>ship<br />
Committee, along with the Board of Directors, will be hosting two Open Houses this<br />
winter. The first Open House will be held on Wednesday, February 29, with the<br />
second Open House scheduled for <strong>March</strong> 29. Watch your email for your special<br />
invitation.<br />
Please check the enclosed calendars, watch your emails, and join us for all these<br />
exciting winter events.<br />
Reminder - There are three member numbers hidden in each issue<br />
of the newsletter. If you find your member number hidden in the<br />
text of The Valley Voice, you will receive a free meal for two in the<br />
Winged Foot Grille.<br />
Please read carefully -<br />
if you find your number, contact our Concierge, <strong>La</strong>ura Arnold for<br />
your dinner-for-two certificate in the Winged Foot Grille.<br />
Golf Shop 763.732.4140 Tennis 763.732.4170<br />
Pool 763.732.4175<br />
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President’s Message<br />
Tom Shannon, President<br />
I am both honored and humbled to serve as President of the<br />
Golden Valley Golf and Country Club this year. I would like to<br />
thank my fellow Board <strong>Member</strong>s for electing me. I caddied here<br />
as a youngster, and I have always been grateful for the<br />
opportunity and privilege of being a member. I consider<br />
GVGCC to be the finest club in the state – the combination of<br />
our fabulous golf course, clubhouse/facilities and most<br />
importantly, our fellow members, make it second to none!<br />
I am looking forward to working with our board and executive<br />
committee this year. Our 2012 Executive Committee consists of:<br />
Perry Silverman, Vice President; Jim Brown, Treasurer; Al<br />
Boston, Secretary. An incredibly talented and experienced<br />
threesome! This is Perry’s sixth year, Al’s fifth year, and Jim’s<br />
fourth year. The rest of the Board is made up of our past<br />
president, Scott Bullock, along with Steve Kahn, Lee Snitzer,<br />
Brad Severson and Andy Weiner. These are all really talented<br />
men who are all leaders in their respective fields. I do know that<br />
we will always lead the club by evaluating options and doing<br />
what we collectively believe to be in the best interest of the club.<br />
I would like to acknowledge and thank Scott for his time,<br />
commitment, and leadership this past year on behalf of the entire<br />
club, and on a personal note, for the time and mentoring he has<br />
provided to me. Scott has gone well beyond the call of duty, as<br />
this is his sixth year of a second stint on the Board. He had some<br />
difficult challenges to deal with, and he always handled them with<br />
class and in the best interest of the club. Thank you, Scott!<br />
Many of the decisions that the Board faces come through our<br />
various committees and with the committees’ recommendations.<br />
We are very fortunate to have the following committee chairs<br />
again in 2012: Finance Committee, Jim Bomberg; Green and<br />
Grounds Committee, Gary Gottschalk; Golf Committee, Al<br />
Meuwissen; House Committee, Brad Cosgriff; <strong>Member</strong>ship<br />
Committee, Allan Share; Pool Committee, Carrie Zeman; and<br />
Tennis Committee, Leah Stich. We are always looking for<br />
additional help on these various committees; if you have an<br />
interest, please let us know. Serving on a committee is a great<br />
way to get involved, help out the club, and meet other members.<br />
This is the start of the second year of our general management<br />
team of Francisco Gonzalez, Jeff Ische, and Tom Rubenstein. It<br />
has been rewarding to witness their personal growth over the last<br />
year. Each has taken on ownership of the club, and the Board is<br />
quite pleased with this arrangement as we move forward in 2012.<br />
We believe we got it right when we agreed on this style of<br />
management because of the talent and zeal each of these three<br />
brings to the club.<br />
The golf business continues to be a challenge. We lost 24 golf<br />
members at the end of the year. This is a little higher than<br />
average. However, we did add two new members, so we are at<br />
<strong>30</strong>3 golfing members as we begin 2012. This is an acceptable<br />
number, but one that we would like to increase. The 2012 – 2013<br />
budgets are in full swing and we will again operate under a<br />
fiscally responsible and conservative budget to operate under.<br />
However, we have quite an opportunity in front of us to pick up<br />
our pace on membership. I would like to call on every member’s<br />
help to find and recruit new members. Far and away the most<br />
effective way to find new members is through referrals of friends<br />
and colleagues. Towards that end, the <strong>Member</strong>ship Committee<br />
will be hosting two Open Houses to provide an opportunity to<br />
showcase our club. The first will be Wednesday, February 29, and<br />
the second one is scheduled for <strong>March</strong> 29. These will be classy<br />
events in which we can showcase our club to a number of<br />
potential members. Please plan on attending at least one of these<br />
and bringing with you some potential new members!<br />
2012 will be a great year for our club. I hope you are able to<br />
become more involved. Please note we have started some new<br />
and exciting events, including Gals’ Night Out on Wednesdays,<br />
Guys’ Night Out on Thursdays, Happy Hours and Dance Lessons,<br />
just to mention a few. I have partaken in the Guys’ Night Out<br />
and encourage others to take advantage of these and other<br />
opportunities at your club.<br />
The weather continues to be mild. Hopefully that will continue<br />
and we will be opening the golf course early. Please feel free to<br />
contact me or any member of the Board if you have any<br />
questions, suggestions, or concerns.<br />
Clubhouse 763.732.4100 Fax 763.732.4199<br />
www.gvgcc.com<br />
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#258<br />
Golf Shop 763.732.4140 Tennis 763.732.4170<br />
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Dance Lessons at GVGCC!!<br />
Heat up the dance floor this winter with some sizzlin’ hot moves!<br />
Learn to dance for the upcoming GVGCC’s<br />
<strong>“Livin</strong>’ <strong>La</strong> <strong>Vida</strong> <strong>Loca”</strong> <strong>Party</strong> on <strong>March</strong> 2, or just for the fun of it!<br />
$15 per class, per person.<br />
Dates: Wednesdays in 2012: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29<br />
Time: 7:<strong>30</strong> p.m. – 8:<strong>30</strong> p.m.<br />
Grab a bite to eat in the Grille, and then step over to the Ballroom.<br />
Beginner Level “Ballroom Dances” series.<br />
Learn Waltz, Tango, and Swing for upcoming business galas and<br />
wedding receptions so you’re not the one just tapping your toes while<br />
everyone else is having fun on the dance floor!<br />
Instructors are James & Tricia Wood, owners of Tropical Ballroom<br />
in Woodbury. Private dance lessons are available at 6:00 p.m. or<br />
a�er class at $75 per couple, per lesson.<br />
Sign up with <strong>La</strong>ura (763-732-4100)<br />
All <strong>Member</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Party</strong><br />
<strong>“Livin</strong> <strong>La</strong> <strong>Vida</strong> <strong>Loca”</strong><br />
<strong>Friday</strong>, <strong>March</strong> 2<br />
6:<strong>30</strong> p.m. - 11:00 p.m.<br />
Entertainment by Salsa del Soul<br />
$35++<br />
Pool 763.732.4175
SAVE THE DATES<br />
FOR OUR UPCOMING OPEN HOUSES<br />
We would like to invite you to share with us an opportunity to “Showcase” your Club this winter.<br />
�e GVGCC <strong>Member</strong>ship Committee will be hosting two Open Houses.<br />
February 29, and <strong>March</strong> 29.<br />
You and your guests will enjoy a complimentary evening of dining, socializing,<br />
and the opportunity to preview what your club has to offer new members.<br />
Within the next week, you will be receiving an email invitation to RSVP for both evenings.<br />
If you have any questions, and or would like to reserve a spot now for you and your guests, please<br />
contact Cathy Pentz at 763-732-4120 or cpentz@gvgcc.com<br />
<strong>Friday</strong>, February 17<br />
6:<strong>30</strong> p.m.<br />
<strong>Friday</strong>, February 3<br />
6:00 p.m.<br />
Happy Hour Wine Tastings<br />
Wednesday,<br />
February 23<br />
To Be Determined<br />
Cooking Classes<br />
Chef ’s Tables<br />
<strong>Friday</strong>, <strong>March</strong> 23<br />
6:<strong>30</strong> p.m.<br />
Limit: 12 ~ $55++<br />
Kids’ Cooking Class<br />
Limit: 20 ~ $25++<br />
Reservations Required - 763-732-4100<br />
In the Ridgewood Bar<br />
<strong>Friday</strong>, <strong>March</strong> 9<br />
6:00 p.m.<br />
Wednesday,<br />
<strong>March</strong> 21<br />
Gigi Vaughn<br />
Phillips Wine and Spirits<br />
$10++<br />
Clubhouse 763.732.4100 Fax 763.732.4199<br />
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www.gvgcc.com
<strong>La</strong>dies!<br />
Every Wednesday is YOUR night<br />
at GVGCC!!<br />
Let us do the planning—<br />
you just show up and have a great time<br />
with your friends!<br />
Food and Drink specials will<br />
be offered each week!<br />
Call for reservations 763-732-4100<br />
GUYS!<br />
�e card room is already the place to hang out each<br />
and every �ursday night—now we are just adding<br />
great Food and Drink specials,<br />
along with card games, pool tournament,<br />
beer/whiskey tastings and more.<br />
A great night to invite your buddies over to show<br />
them how the guys at GVGCC have a good time!<br />
Call for reservations<br />
763-732-4100<br />
#394<br />
Family<br />
Sledding Parties<br />
Sunday, February 27<br />
With<br />
BINGO!<br />
**<br />
Festivities Begin at<br />
2::00 p.m.<br />
Weather Permitting<br />
Bring your own sled<br />
Adults:: $$$16++++<br />
Children 4 - 10:: $$7++++<br />
Children Under 3::<br />
Free<br />
Call for reservations<br />
763-732-4100<br />
Golf Shop 763.732.4140 Tennis 763.732.4170<br />
Pool 763.732.4175<br />
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Calendar ofEvents<br />
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday <strong>Friday</strong> Saturday<br />
Clubhouse Closes<br />
at 5 p.m.<br />
Superbowl Sunday<br />
Valentine’s Brunch<br />
10 - 2 p.m.<br />
Family Sledding<br />
<strong>Party</strong> with BINGO<br />
Sunday Brunch<br />
10 - 2<br />
For reservations call: 763.732.4100<br />
7<br />
1<br />
5 6 7 Chicken, Ribs 8 9 10 11<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
12 13 14 Chicken, Ribs 15 16 17 18<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
19 20 21 Chicken, Ribs22<br />
23 24 25<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
Chicken, Ribs<br />
26 27 28 29 1 2 3<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
February<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
Chicken, Ribs &<br />
Meatloaf Night<br />
Gals Night Out<br />
<strong>March</strong><br />
25 26 27 28 Pasta Night<br />
29 <strong>30</strong> 31<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
Clubhouse Closed<br />
Chicken, Ribs<br />
& Meatloaf<br />
Dance Lessons<br />
Gals’ Night Out<br />
& Meatloaf<br />
Dance Lessons<br />
Gals’ Night Out<br />
& Meatloaf<br />
Dance Lessons<br />
Gals’ Night Out<br />
& Meatloaf<br />
Dance Lessons<br />
Gals’ Night Out<br />
& Meatloaf<br />
Dance Lessons<br />
Prospective<br />
<strong>Member</strong> Open<br />
House<br />
Chicken, Ribs &<br />
Meatloaf Night<br />
Gals Night Out<br />
Chicken, Ribs &<br />
Meatloaf Night<br />
Gals Night Out<br />
Chicken, Ribs &<br />
Meatloaf Night<br />
Gals Night Out<br />
Pasta Night<br />
Pasta Night<br />
Pasta Night<br />
Wine Happy<br />
Hour<br />
Pasta Night<br />
ALL SERVICE CHARGES ARE THE PROPERT Y OF THE<br />
GOLDEN VALLEY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB AND NOT OF THE EMPLOYEE<br />
2<br />
Guys’ Night Out<br />
Guys’ Night Out<br />
Guys’ Night Out<br />
Guys’ Night Out<br />
Pasta Night<br />
Guys Night Out<br />
Pasta Night<br />
Guys Night Out<br />
Pasta Night<br />
Guys Night Out<br />
Pasta Night<br />
Guys Night Out<br />
Prospective<br />
<strong>Member</strong> Open<br />
House<br />
3<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
Kid’s Cooking<br />
Class<br />
Valentine’s Specials<br />
For Two<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
Chef’s Table<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
All <strong>Member</strong><br />
<strong>Winter</strong> <strong>Party</strong><br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
Kid’s Cooking<br />
Class<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
4<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
Prime Rib Night<br />
Valentine’s Specials<br />
For Two<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
Prime Rib Night<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
Prime Rib Night<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
Prime Rib Night<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
Prime Rib Night<br />
St. Patrick’s Day<br />
Specials<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
Prime Rib Night<br />
Chef’s Specials<br />
Prime Rib Night<br />
www.gvgcc.com
February & <strong>March</strong> Clubhouse Hours<br />
Mondays & Tuesdays: Clubhouse Closed<br />
WINGED FOOT GRILLE (763-732-4124)<br />
Breakfast: Wednesday - Sunday 7:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.<br />
Lunch: Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.<br />
Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.<br />
GOLF SHOP (763-732-4140)<br />
Sunday & Monday Closed<br />
Tuesday - <strong>Friday</strong> 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.<br />
INDOOR PRACTICE RANGE<br />
Tuesday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.<br />
Monday Closed<br />
Clubhouse is closed Mondays and Tuesdays January through <strong>March</strong> for member<br />
dining - banquet facilities still available.<br />
MONTHLY FOOD MINIMUMS<br />
<strong>La</strong>st Name Cycle Ends<br />
Begins With On<br />
A - G 10th<br />
H - M 20th<br />
N - Z End of the Month<br />
Banquet functions & special events do not count<br />
toward your monthly minimum<br />
#13<br />
PROFESSIONAL STAFF<br />
Francisco Gonzalez, Executive Director,<br />
Culinary Operations<br />
763-732-4162 / fgonzalez.gvgcc.com<br />
Victor Ortiz, Sous Chef<br />
Mike Abelson, Sous Chef<br />
Isaac Carlton, Sous Chef<br />
763-732-4144<br />
Tom Jarzyna, Locker Room Manager<br />
763-732-4185<br />
Gwen Wall, Women’s Locker Room<br />
763-732-4166<br />
Jeff Ische, Executive Director,<br />
Property and Sports Operations<br />
763-732-4150 / jische@gvgcc.com<br />
Matt Olsonoski, Asst. Grounds Superintendent<br />
David Phillips, Asst. Grounds Superintendent<br />
763-732-4154<br />
Michael Mills, Facility Engineering Manager<br />
763-732-4180<br />
Henry Orme, Head Golf Professional<br />
763-732-4142 / horme@gvgcc.com<br />
Alan Strang, Teaching Professional<br />
Dan Kasner, Asst. Golf Professional<br />
Jacob Vogt, Asst. Golf Professional<br />
Kristi Nelson, Asst. Golf Professional<br />
763-732-4140<br />
Charlie Pietso, Pool Director<br />
763-732-4175<br />
Tom Rubenstein, Executive Director,<br />
Clubhouse Operations<br />
763-732-4123 / trubenstein@gvgcc.com<br />
Greg Maginnis, Food and Beverage Manager<br />
763-732-4160 / gmaginnis@gvgcc.com<br />
Gary Hayden, Bar Manager<br />
763-732-4181<br />
Christine Sieleni, Catering Sales Manager<br />
763-732-4131 / csieleni@gvgcc.com<br />
Kristin Olson, Catering Sales Manager<br />
763-732-41<strong>30</strong> / kolson@gvgcc.com<br />
Kyle Reese, Asst. Dining Room Manager<br />
Kayla Jorgenson, Asst. Dining Room Manager<br />
763-732-4133<br />
Cathy Pentz, Director of <strong>Member</strong>ship<br />
763-732-4120 / cpentz@gvgcc.com<br />
<strong>La</strong>ura Arnold, Concierge<br />
763-732-4100 / reservations@gvgcc.com<br />
Susan Ferguson, Controller<br />
763-732-4111 / sferguson@gvgcc.com<br />
Janice Brandt, <strong>Member</strong> Accountant<br />
763-732-4112 / jbrandt@gvgcc.com<br />
Nancy Gray, Catering Accountant<br />
763-732-4184 / ngray@gvgcc.com<br />
Deb Wilson, Human Resources<br />
763-732-4182 / dwilson@gvgcc.com
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