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CRYSTAL LAKE COUNTRY CLUB UPDATE November, 2015

Crystal Lake Country Club UpdateCrystal Lake Country Club Update November, 2015

November FeaturedDining Events

Dinner and TheatreSaturday, November 7Join us for dinner before “Eddie Money”at the Raue Center

Tickets available at the Raue Center (mentionCLCC for a discount on Zones B & C)

Alaskan King Crab NightWednesday, November 18

Savor a full pound of Alaskan king crab legs.Order by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday and we willhold an order especially for you.

Prime Rib NightSaturday, November 28

You will be tired of turkey by Saturday, toensure we reserve a slice of prime rib for you,call us at least one day in advance.

Thursday, November 26thThanksgiving Carry Out Packages

Roasted fresh Amish turkeyCandied cider sweet potatoes

Sour cream and chive red potato mashedTurkey gravy, Cranberry sauce, Green bean casserole

Ginger glazed carrots, Fall fruit and nut stuffingTossed salad with cranberry vinaigrette

Pumpkin pie, Apple pie

Package #1One 10-12 lb. turkey, side dishes for six

$169.00

Package #2Two 10-12 lb. turkeys, side dishes for twelve

$289.00

Please place orders by Friday, November 20

Thanksgiving Feast at the Club12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Family-style servings:Chef-carved roasted fresh Amish turkey

and honey ham carved tablesideCandied cider sweet potatoes

Sour cream and chive red potato mashedTurkey gravy, Cranberry sauce

Green bean casserole, Ginger glazed carrotsFall fruit and nut stuffing, Gourmet salad bar

Dessert table with sundae bar

$34/adult $12/child

Candlelight DinnerFriday, November 13

6:00 pm Cocktails ~ 7:00 pm Dinner8:00 pm “Tribute to Marilyn Show”

Join us for a romantic evening of great food andentertainment. Members and guests will pre-orderfrom a special menu created for the evening. After

dinner, enjoy the show as Sheri Winkelmannperforms her tribute to Marilyn Monroe.

Reservations and dinner pre-orderare required (see menu on page 4).


Crystal LakeCountry Club

721 Country Club Rd.Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Club Phone NumbersClub House 815-459-1237Golf Shop 815-459-1068Pool 815-459-7130Tennis Courts 815-459-7210Ground Supt. 815-459-7240Email [email protected] http://www.clcountryclub.com

Board of DirectorsCliff Jackson PresidentBob Dunlap Vice PresidentEd Ducett Secretary/Treasurer

Standing CommitteesSteve Slack FinanceTom Kierna GolfDave Lenhard GreensPat Morehead HouseJerry Zich Member Promotion

& DevelopmentBob Dunlap SocialDiane Steverson Tennis/Swim

Club ManagerGary Hool

Assistant ManagerWill Herman

Executive ChefNeil Steiner

Golf ProfessionalCasey Brozek

Golf Course SuperintendentSteve VanAcker

ControllerMary Bartosh

UPDATE, the Newsletter of Crystal LakeCountry Club, is published monthly

February thru December

CLCC Family

“Difference Maker” If you are a sports fan, you have probably heard thisphrase used by media talking heads to describe a highly skilled athletewho can make the difference between winning and losing. The Cubsand Blackhawks have several of these, the Bears a few, the Bulls acouple, and the Sox hardly any. By definition, a Difference Maker is anindividual, but by extension of his or her skills, makes a team a winner.

I look at the Board of Directors of CLCC as a Difference Maker. Howdo you mix in 9 strong willed personalities to get on the same pagetoward making a difference? Here is how I do it: Respect, Challenge,Expect. I respect every Member who volunteers for and is elected to aBoard Position. I challenge that Board Member to work hard to executethe goals set by the Board. I expect every Board Member toresponsibly meet his/her tasks. Then, mostly, I just get out of the way.(And listen to Rich Naughton & Ev Pratt, who keep me on point)

So, after a slightly tumultuous start to the year, with 6 new BoardMembers (and a rookie President), is this Board a Difference Maker?

• Pool Deck Resurfacing Project successfully completed on deadline

• House Service & Food Improvement Goals implemented / Trackingat +95% Highly Satisfied

• Hole # 18 Block Retaining Wall complete / Visually stunning / Highlyimproved green complex

• Driving Range re-sodded

• Membership Commitments on the rise

• Member spending healthy (and necessary!)

• State Of The Art Website up and running, and “hits” are way up

As my many attorney friends at CLCC might say, “asked and answered”!

We have so much more to do! I predict the entire dining experience atCLCC will be radically different in the next few years. Different andprofitable! Jerry Zich and his hard working Member Promotion &Development Committee have prepared an exciting MembershipInitiative that targets families and younger professionals. Improvementsto our entire facilities and golf course are under serious discussion, alldesigned to maximize the Member Experience. We are committed tocontinue to be a Difference Maker!

Cliff [email protected]

President’s Message


ClubhouseHappeningsAs the holidays approach,consider the club for yourupcoming catering and partyneeds. We host office andpersonal parties and have agreat hors d’oeuvres menuavailable for catering.

You have two great choicesfor Thanksgiving. You canbring the whole family to theclub for turkey dinner with allthe sides and a sweets table.If you would rather stay home,order one of our carry outpackages. All you have to dois reheat and you have afabulous feast.

The Candlelight Dinner onFriday, November 13 allows youto enjoy a delicious dinnerfollowed by greatentertainment. SheriWinkelmann will perform“Tribute to Marilyn Show”. Aspecial menu for member preorder will be offered.

Check the calendar forAlaskan King Crab Night onWednesday, November 18 andPrime Rib Night on Saturday,November 28. Both of theseevents are always a hit.

Gary HoolClub [email protected]

Fellow Members:

The web site is completely up and running, pleasevisit the flyover area and see how your course looksfrom the air. Also please feel free to let us know ifyou notice something that looks wrong, your help isalways appreciated. The web site is doing exactlywhat we hoped it would, it makes navigating our siteby members easier and faster, and last month wehad six inquiries versus one for the same periodtime last year.

Your Membership committee is already lookingforward to next year and we have several promotions ready to improvemembership levels, but none work better than you the member introducing afriend to our club so we are continuing with the:

Membership Referral Program

Simply introduce a friend or acquaintance to our club and if they join atSwim / Tennis, Associate or Regular level you hit pay dirt. CLCC is willcredit your account $250.00 for each new Swim Tennis member you bring inthat Joins, and $1000.00 for each new Associate or Regular member youbring in that joins. The new member is also rewarded CLCC is reducing theinitiation by 50% during this promotion for those levels. This program isworking well so let’s keep introducing those new members.

Thanks for your support.

Jerry [email protected]

From The Member Promotion& Development Chairman

Popular Holiday DiningDecember 5 – CLCC Holiday Afternoon TeaDecember 8 – Madrigal DinnerDecember 13 & 20 – Santa’s BrunchesDecember 18 – Member’s Christmas PartyDecember 31 – New Year’s Eve Party

Reservations fill quickly The Clubhouse isclosed on Sunday’s.

The bar will be open forgolfers if weather dictates.


From The Grounds & Greens Chair

I remember Sunday nights as a kid and thinking about a whole week ofschool ahead of me. The thought of five consecutive days at East AuburnElementary was daunting (Friday nights were more my bag.) I have thesame feeling this time of year at CLCC regarding golf. It’s not over yet,but our winter freeze is just around the corner.

As our 2015 golf season comes to an end, I am finding that Steve’s 2016year is already underway. The planning, and in some cases, purchasecommitments of things like fuel, sod, sand, trees and wear items that weneed for next year has already started. Steve carefully chooses pricesand services that best fit the needs of CLCC. There is nothing that wespend money on that does not get scrutinized.

Fall tree planting

Over the last few years, we have lost or removed over 160 trees.And although I do not advocate the replacement of all these trees,you will notice a slow and steady annual planting of trees. Thing likelife span, height/width, health reputation and the look of the treesare taken into account.

Your questions and comments are always welcomed.

Dave [email protected]

From The Golf Chairman

Fellow Golfing Members,

As the Golf Season winds down, we can report another successful year.

The focus of your Golf Committee this year was to strengthen all of ourgolf programs and the golf experience at CLCC. Overall I believe weaccomplished our mission.

This fall, with an unwavering focus on providing our members with a Bestof Class golfing experience, your Golf Committee will perform a completereview of our golf guidelines and playtime matrix. That and a review ofour member tournament schedule and format.

From a staffing perspective, 2015 brought our new Assistant Pro,Andy Viscardi. Andy made a positive impact in a short amount oftime. Further, the addition of Mario and Ted in the locker roombrought our best service year since our golf professional staff tookover management of the locker room.

In closing, I would like to thank Casey, Andy, Dan and staff for theirdedicated efforts in continuing to bring a top notch golf experienceto CLCC.

Please feel free to contact me with your questions or comments

Tom Kierna [email protected]

CandlelightDinner Menu

Harvest SaladSpinach, roasted squash,

pumpkin seed

Choice of:

Petite Surf and TurfA six ounce filet with our shrimpDeJonghe over whipped potato

$42

Seared SalmonPan seared and topped with lemon dill

bread crumb and artichoke beurreblanc and our rice blend

$32

Roasted ChickenDusted with porcini powder and ovenroasted. Complemented with a wild

mushroom and sherry ragout$27

Stuffed PeppersRoasted bell pepper stuffedwith seasoned bulgar wheat

and roasted vegetable.$25

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Please give your entréechoice when makingyour reservation.


Casey’s Corner

2015 NOVEMBER GREEN FEE SPECIALS

• $60, includes golf cart (normally $92 and $102)

• Tuesday – Thursday

• After 12 pm on weekends

• Afternoon Special

• 9-holes, $30 includes cart, after 2:00 pm only(normally $47 and $52)

RANGE CLOSED FOR SEASON…BUT STILL GOLF TO BE PLAYED

The range officially closes for the season at 4:30 pm onSunday, November 8th. The putting green will remainopen. Looking ahead at the forecast, there is still somegolf to be played. Think about how January and Februarywill feel and how you will wish you played on that one dayin November when it was “cold” outside. Come on out toenjoy some end-of-the-season golf.

WHEN WILL THE COURSE CLOSE?

The timing of when we close the course is all weatherdependent. We will continue to send carts out until thefirst snowfall. At that time, Steve will likely move theflags to the temporary greens and our carts will bestored for the winter. Keep your fingers crossed for nosnow and 40+ degrees!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

The Golf Shop AND BAGROOM will be closed onThanksgiving Day. Members will have access to play andwalk the course if weather permits. Please plan aheadwith regards to your clubs if you hope to play on Thursday,November 26th. The Golf Shop will be open 8-5 onWednesday, November 25th and Friday-Saturday forgolfers and shoppers.

HANDICAP SCORE POSTING CLOSED

October 31st was the last day to post a score from coursesplayed in the “snow belt.” If you are travelling south, it isexpected that you log into www.cdga.org to post yourwinter scores throughout the winter. You can easily dothis by logging in and posting your away “south” scoresthrough “my caddie.” If you have any questions orproblems getting your scores in, please do not hesitate tocall the Golf Shop.

THORGUARD LIGHTNING SYSTEMSHUT DOWN FOR SEASON

We have shut off the Thorguard Lightning system off forthe season. If there is questionable weather, please useyour best judgment in playing. In the absence of ourautomatic system, the golf staff will be on hand to informgolfers should dangerous weather be approaching.

GOLF COURSE BATHROOMS CLOSINGFOR THE SEASON

Steve and his staff will be blowing all the water out of thepipes on the golf course to get ready for winter. With this,the bathrooms will be closed on November 5th.

NEW GOLF SHOP HOURS

NovemberTuesday – Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

when course is openSunday Closed when course is closed

BLACK FRIDAY SALE AT CLCC

1. Avoid the lines, don’t set your alarm to awake atridiculous hours, support your golf shop, shop in privatecomfortable atmosphere, get guaranteed service. Theseare all reasons to come out for our Black Friday sales! Wewant to offer our specials and blowout prices before theother stores and keep them going into the weekend.“Black Friday” will start on Wednesday and continue onFriday and Saturday. Don’t miss out…

• Men’s & Ladies Apparel SAVE up to 75%• Hats & Socks BOGO• In-Stock Junior Clubs all under $100!• Buy an in-stock wedge, get a FREE lesson• Nike Golf Shoes priced to move!• CLCC sweat proof tumblers BOGO• Select Titleist balls on SALE, while supplies last• All gloves, including FootJoy StaSof, Buy 3, Get 1 Free

2. Make your money work for you. Why get up early, goout and fight the crowds when you can get everything youneed for the golfer in your life from the convenience ofyour own computer? Email us and we will put together acertificate for you. Buy one, and you get free credit onyour credit book for next year OR give the smaller FREEcertificate to someone else for the holidays.


The Women’s Golf Association proudly received agracious thank you letter from Centegra Gavers BreastCenter for our superb donation. Lora Mitchell andDebbie Oakley organized our fundraising event for thiscommunity-based health care system. Thanks again andagain, Lora and Debbie! I’m so pleased that you willorganize this event again next year!

The Halloween Open was held Tuesday, October 6th!All women golfers were welcome to attend! Buckets ofcandy treated the golfers at many holes! It was abeautiful day in the sun and the trees were beginning toshow their colors!

Our many committees and chairperson positions for2016 have been filled! Thanks to all who stepped up tosupport our league!

2016 OfficersChairwoman: Suzy CostiganCo-Chairwoman: Janet PrieszTreasurer: Candy BobrowiczSecretary: Leslie RueckertAdvisor: Donna Lebda

2016 Committees & ChairpersonsBirdies & Chip-Ins: Mary RiordanBulletin Board: Ellen EbannClub Championship: OfficersCSDGA Team Play: Margaret NewsomDirectory: Leslie RueckertGreens: Karen FranzGuest Day: Janet Priesz

& D FlightHandicap/Challenge Cup: Barb DowlingMatch Play: Sue McArdleNew Members: Donna LebdaPrizes: Kathy Saldan

& Barb NotteGavers Day: Lora Mitchell

& Debbie OakleyRingers: Carol HofferRubies & Sapphires: Julie Nelson

& Candy BobrowiczRules: Diane SteversonSenior Team: Corinne DrewSunshine: Jean TurekSwing Club: Aimee Day & Alice ZichWeekly Events Chair: Jean Turek

The Women’s Golf Association Closing Dinner on October6th was special! Numerous awards were presented.

Women’s Golf AssociationCasey’s Corner

Here is a preview of the Hot Deal we are offeringduring our Black Friday sales…

Buy a $300 gift card, get a 2nd gift card FREE(value $75)



Golf shop merchandise only. Sorry, no lessons.

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS

Custom Fit Golf Club(s), Series of Golf Lessons,Golf Bag Travel Cover, Awesome Men’s & LadiesOuterwear, Signature Tumblers & CLCC EtchedGlassware, Junior Clubs, just to name a few

NEW ARRIVALS IN THE GOLF SHOP

Cleveland 588 RTX wedgesColumbia fleece outerwearFitting Clubs from MizunoPing GMAX ironsTaylor Made M1 product: Drivers,Fairways, and Hybrids

TITLEIST SPECIAL OFFER

OFFER #2: Holiday Personalization Offer

• Take advantage of Titleist’s holiday offer to takecare of that special golfer in your life atChristmastime. Get FREE personalization onthe golf balls!

• Choose any type of Titleist Golf Balls

• Choose the imprint (name, saying, etc.) that willgo on the side of the golf balls

• Choose the ink color (black, blue, red, green,or pink)

• One color per personalization

• Maximum of 17 spaces per line, up to 3 lines

• Minimum order is 1 dozen (shipping costs apply)

• Orders received by 12/3 are guaranteed to arriveby December 18th

• Call the Golf Shop at (815) 459-1068 to placeyour order


Match Play awards were presented to the winners in each of four groups.

Group 1: Karen Franz & JoAnn Malo Second: Barb Dowling & Margaret NewsomGroup 2: Joyce Pratt & Donna Lebda Second: Denyse Peterson & JJ McKayGroup 3: Sue McArdle & Kathy Saldan Second: Alice Zich & Leslie RueckertGroup 4: Aimee Day & Debbie Oakley Second: Jean Turek & Carol Hoffer

Denyse Peterson enjoyed a terrific round on golf during Women’s GolfAssociation play and broke 90 this season! We did not have any additionalplayers that broke 100, or 80 for the first time, which is celebrated with a golfball marker or pin commemorating these milestones.

Terrie Doherty celebrated eight birdies during our Women’s Golf Associationplay and achieved the most birdies this season! Three cheers!

Julie Nelson and Karen Cornell tied with three “chip-ins” during Women’s GolfAssociation play. Congratulations!

We celebrate the most ringers in each division. In Division A Candy Bobrowiczand Barb Dowling tied with the most ringers! In Division B Barb Notte had themost ringers! Aimee Day had the most ringers in Division C and in Division DSue Costigan had the most ringers! Hurrah for each of you!

Low net winners during the season in each division were: Division A: Karen FranzDivision B: Denyse PetersonDivision C: Corinne Drew Division D: Sue Costigan Way to tear up the course, Ladies!

ChampionshipDivisionClub Champion:Margaret NewsomRunner-up:Julie Nelson

Division AFirst: Karen FranzSecond: DenysePeterson

Division BFirst: Janet PrieszSecond: NancyWinkelmann

Division CFirst: Diane SteversonSecond: Donna Lebda

Division DFirst: Corinne DrewSecond: Rose Traxler

Women’s Golf Association

The MOST IMPROVED GOLFER ofthe season was Jan Sarbaugh! Wayto go, Jan!

Three Cheers for Rose Traxler andLaurie Buffo for the magnificentprizes! They are spectacular!

Thank you to all the 2015 officers andcommittee and chairpersons. Youhelped the Women’s Golf Associationrun smoothly! I appreciated yourunending support! Thanks to Caseyand Andy who support our efforts atplaying the challenging game andhelping us achieve our best swingsand strokes! Thanks again and againto Gary and all the CLCC staff whosupport the ladies in so many ways!We appreciate YOU!

The Women’s Golf Association plansa mixture of team and individualevents. The officers aim to makeeach outing enjoyable! Resolve toplay more golf in 2016 – Join theWomen’s Golf Association, CLCC!Its object is the promotion andbetterment of women’s golf. Thehandicap cutoff is 47. Women’s golfday is every Tuesday unless holidaysor special events conflict; thenThursdays are used as an alternate.There is a shotgun start for the 18-holers every week. Consider joiningthe women’s league! JOIN NOW!YOU BELONG! Call Adrienne at(815) [email protected] andindicate that you want to join theWomen’s Golf Association!

We look forward to seeing ourbuddies on the fairways and meetingnew friends in 2016!

Leaves are falling and there is a chillin the air. Our league days haveended but our love of golfing and ourpursuit at lowering our handicap hasnot diminished! I hope to see manyof you on the course and enjoyingeach day we can!

Tomahawk Pork ChopBone in Heritage Berkshire pork chop char grilled

and topped with a sweet fig and goat cheese.$27.00

Grilled Bread SaladGrilled Italian slipper bread topped with white bean

hummus under mixed greens, white anchovy, boiled egg,grilled tomato and asparagus and red wine vinaigrette.

$14.00

Arctic CharPan seared and topped with a pistachio and bread crumb

crust then finished with a sweet berry beurre blanc$27.00

Truffled ChickenBone in breast dusted with porcini powder

and truffle salt then oven roasted and finishedwith a truffle scented mushroom bordelaise

$24.00

November Chef’s Specials

Brie and BerryA mini wheel of imported Brie warmed in the ovenand served with berries, toast and raspberry jam.

$13.00

Country Fried BaconA thick cut of our house made bacon seared,

dipped in ale tempura and served with country gravy.$12.00

Entrees

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Daylight Savings -set back 1 hour

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Lunch 11-5Dinner 5-9






Alaskan KingCrab Legs Night






ThanksgivingDay Dinner 12-3

Thanksgiving


CandlelightDinner

Lunch 11-5No Regular Dining



Dinner/TheatreNight




Prime Rib NightLunch 11-5Dinner 5-9


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