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It is almost golf season and The Dunes Staff areworking hard in anticipation of Opening Day!

We welcome Yvonne, Leanne, MikeBowen, Jackie and Scott back to the golfseason.

We are pleased to have Joc Langlois joinour team. Joc and his team will have thecourse ready for your golfing pleasure.

Mike Vincent is looking forward to provide les-sons and guidance as our golf professional.

Thanks you for your support and enjoy.

– Rob Neil

President’s Message

Ladies’ Match Play Registration Night: Apr 16, 7pmLadies’ Commercial League Wine & Cheese: Apr 18, 7pmLadies’ Social League Meet & Greet: Apr 23, 7pmDunes Couples League Wine & Cheese: Apr 27, 5-9pmMother’s Day Brunch: May 13Members Invitational: Sept 23Open House: Dec 7

League Start DatesLadies’ Monday Night Social League: April 30Ladies’ Commercial League: May 2Men’s League: May 1

Mother’s DayBrunchMay 13

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As the 2012 Season is just around thecorner, I am looking forward to a longhot dry season for all the golfers thatcome out to join us at The Dunes. It willbe my fourth season and I am verypleased to welcome back almost all ofmy staff from last year. The rest of mygang in the shop, Marshalls and BackShoppers will all be back with a few newBack Shoppers earning their stripes atThe Dunes.

Rhona Law has returned to The CountryClub and I wish to thank her for all hersupport over the years. Mike Vincent willbe our new teaching Professional andwe are excited to have him offer individ-ual lessons as well as group and Juniorpackages. Please stop by the shop any-time and feel free to ask Mike to helpyou improve your game.

New stock is arriving daily in the ProShop. We have memberships availableas well as 2012 golf pass books. Comeby the Pro Shop and have a look.

I would like to welcome Joc Langloisback as our new superintendent and Ilook forward to working with Brian,

Shelly, Joc and the maintenance crewthis season. They are already workinghard to get the course ready for what Ihope is a very busy season.

Normally this is the part of the letterthat I complain about the state of mygolf game but no sense beating an oldjoke to death. My golf game is an olddead joke. Let me instead enjoy thelimelight of my new Winnipeg Jets back,My old Jets the Phoenix Coyotes fight-ing for a playoff spot and the DenverBroncos signing Peyton Manning. TheBlue Bombers made the Grey Cup lastyear and I have enjoyed watchingSports Center a whole lot more this lastyear!

– Scott Smith

Director of Golf Operations Tournament CommitteeWe are looking forward to anothergreat season of tournaments andevents here at The Dunes. Last yearwas a great success and we arelooking to building on that.

– Leanne Wolfe and Jackie Wallan

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Golf Carts for Sale2007 Club Cars$3500 each

Split windshield,cover and charger.Call Joc Langlois at780.532.8715

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MaintenanceFinally, spring has returned to the PeaceCountry! The temperatures are climbingand so is the anticipation for the golf sea-son to start! And having just cleared all ofour greens of snow, we are able to breathea sigh of relief as it appears the greenswintered well, even through all of the rainand abnormal temperatures we saw thiswinter.

Though the warm weather caused ussome stress concerning ice on the greens,it also helped us… We did a major tree re-moval of beetle infected trees. So you maybe noticing some of the open spaceswhen you are playing this season.

We are proud to announce that The Dunesis one step closer to being Audubon certi-fied, having recently achieved Water Con-servation certificate. We would like toinvite anyone interested in becoming in-volved to approach us, as community in-volvement is crucial for Environmentalsuccess. Also new pictures for ourAudubon board are always welcomed!

Majority of the Turf Care Managementteam has returned for another season.With one special blast from the past...ourvery own Jocelyn Langlois! He has re-turned as our Superintendent/PropertyManager. Many of you will remember Jocfrom his earlier run as Superintendent. Jochas already been kept busy with multiple

improvement projects to the Clubhouseand the Turf Care Management facility. So on behalf of our unstoppable me-chanic Brian Bittner, the new and im-proved, man of the hour Jocelyn Langloisand the vastly talented Shelley Hoffman,we would like to welcome you to the 2012golf season!! Here’s hoping it’s a good one!Cheers

– Joc Langlois and Shelley Hoffman

Food & BeverageWith the Master’s quickly approaching, Iam sure you are all getting the golf itch.The snow is melting and the new stock isarriving in the Pro Shop. Upstairs, I havebeen busy getting ready for my secondseason. This past offseason I have had thechance to work on a new menu thatshould be ready to go as soon as the golfseason is in full swing. I have many return-ing staff from last season and am currentlyin the process of hiring a new kitchenmanager. I am excited for the possibilitiesthis coming season and can’t wait to seesome faces I haven’t seen in a while. Ihope to provide all of our guests this sea-son with a constantly improving food andbeverage experience and believe I havethe staff to do it. Cheers and can’t wait tosee everyone again.

– Mike Bowen

Teaching ProfessionalAs the 2012 golf season approaches I’d liketo take this time to thank everybody atThe Dunes, for helping me transform myposition from the pro shop to the Teach-ing Professional!

I am looking forward to helping you im-prove your golf game here at The DunesGolf & Winter Club. Regardless of yourability, don’t hesitate to set up a privatelesson. Our summers are short here upnorth so let’s get this one started with abang!

A big thanks to the main-tenance crew for all ofthere hard work. Thecourse is looking greatand there are plenty oflow numbers out thereto be posted!

It was such a mildwinter, but stilllong as usual.And I am surewe’re not alonehere at TheDunes when weprepare for an ex-citing summer ofgolf!

– Mike Vincent, GAAGolf Professional

Dunes Hosted Events:Pure Home Ladies’ Challenge: July 14-15Albright Refrigeration Men’s Open: July 20-22Boston Pizza Couples Classic: Aug 11Roots Junior Open: Aug 13-14Superlube Seniors’ Classic: Aug 19Members Invitational: Sept 23Visa Ironman Cash Scramble: Sept 29

Golf to ConquerCancer 2013

The Dunes will be taking part in the Golfto Conquer Cancer fundraising event inJuly 25, 2013. Watch for more detailsabout this exciting event.

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Thank you to the sponsorsof our 2012 events

Anodyne Chiropractic

Big Daddy’s Vending (1986 Ltd)/

Coffee Gal

Blackman’s Butcher Shop

Bonnett’s Energy Corp.

County Disposal

Culligan Water

GP Auto Group

Irons Design

Kinetic Transport

Kjemhus Marine & Auto

Klean-Rite

MNP LLP

McGovern’s RV

Neil & Associates

Nevada Bobs Golf

Norlan Chrysler

Prairie Coast Equipment

Q99

Rentco Equipment

Rock 97.7

Sean Gillis/ReMax

Sportswear Plus

The Dunes Golf & Winter Club

Tirecraft

Wapiti Valley Reclamation

Windsor Ford

*As of April 13, 2012

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

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MembershipsSingle $1,805.00Couple $2,405.00Family (includes 2 children 18 & under) $2,740.00Extra Children $225.00Students (23 & under) $685.00Junior (unattached) $475.00Junior (attached) $350.00Driving Range $215.00Attachment Discount(On single, couple and familymembership listed above) -$450.00

Green Fees 9 Holes 18 HolesRegular Rate $32.00 $50.00Midweek- 6 am to 10 am $27.00 $39.00Junior $15.00 $30.00Twilight Sat & Sun $27.00 $39.00Day Rate: Second Round ½ Price

Power Carts 9 Holes 18 HolesRegular Rate $20.00 $34.00

Cart Membership Single Seat $495.00Full Cart Membership $895.00Couples Upgrade $240.00Trail Fee $200.00

Prices do not include GST.

2012 Rates

Pass Booklets9 Hole Book X 10 passes $288.00 (per book)

18 Hole Book X 10 passes $450.00 (per book)

18 Hole Book X10 passesw/Single Seat$603.00 (per book)

*Passes are not accepted fortournament play.

Driving RangeBucket $6.00

Storage FeesLocker Room $30.00Club Storage $100.00

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The Dunes Golf & Winter Club8 Week Junior Program

Every ThursdayMay 10 to June 28, 20124:30 - 5:30 pm and 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Cost: $150(Fee includes range balls and any golf equipment if required)

Your Junior Golfer will participate in golf related activitiessuch as: • Rules and etiquette • Driving range/full swing instruction • Driving range/short game instruction from 50 yards and in • Practice green/chipping and pitching instruction • Putting green/putting instruction

Every third week the kids will be taken on to the golf course to play a couple of holes for on-course instructions.

League Banquet DatesLadies’ Commercial League Wind Up DInner Sept 12Ladies’ Social League Wind Up Dinner Sept 17Ladies’ Match Play Wind Up Dinner Oct 1

Located South of Grande Prairie on Resources Road

Sunday Junior Golf ClinicSunday August 12, 2012

Cost: $50 for 2 sessionsThis clinic is designed to offer some last minute coaching for the Junior Golfer in your family, prior to The Dunes Junior Open August 13 and 14. They will spend two different sessions with Mike Vincent (GAA Golf Professional) and associates, who will be coaching the kids in: • Course etiquette/sportsmanship • Course management • Putting • Around the green • Long irons • Off the tee

Our goal is ensure your Junior will get the most out of their golf game. By taking in last minute tips, they will be able to put them to the test on Monday and Tuesday, in The Dunes Junior Open.

Morning sessions will consist of course etiquette,sportsmanship, around the green play and the most important part of golf, putting.

In the afternoon we will make the transition to long iron play and tee shots. All golfers will be reminded how important course management is when you want to play well consistently.

Day/Times Age GroupsSunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 10 - 14 yearsSunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 15 - 18 yearsBreak for LunchSunday 3:00 - 5:00 pm 10- 14 yearsSunday 3:00 - 5:00 pm 15-18 years

To register for the Junior Golf Clinic call or email:P 780.538.4333E mikevincent@thedunes.ca

Apr 2012/500

REGISTER NOW!Call 780.538.4333Visit our website atthe dunes.ca or on Facebookfor more information ontournaments, lessons, eventsand specials.

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