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President

Dale Roehrs

Vice President

Jason Peters

Treasurer

Starr Schulke

Secretary

Scott Reins

Past President

Julie Robinson

Clubhouse

402.489.7111

Tennis Shack

402.489.4111

General Manager

Andy Reetz

Clubhouse Manager

Kim Cotton

Assistant General Manager

Zach Tyson

Food and Beverage Director

Allison Boyd

Office Manager

Jessica Zimbelman

Chef

Ryan Eusterwiemann

Golf Course Superintendent

Brian Hellbusch

Assistant Course Superintendent

Randy Beckman

Club Hours of Operation

Dining Service Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm

Sunday-Monday Closed

Stag Bar Tuesday-Sunday 9:00am-Dark

Monday 12:00pm-Dark

Office Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Saturday-Monday Closed

Nick Buresh Michael Springer Curt Hartter Bill Ashburn Rick Erickson

Director of Golf

Mike Brown

Aquatics Director

Jeanette Keller

Tennis Director

Sam Nelson

Maintenance Director

Travis Pelc

Pro Shop

402.489.8181

Swimming Pool

402.489.1840

Website

hillcrestcountryclub.com

Fax

402.489.7123

Club Phone Numbers

Club Staff

Vance Stauffer

General Manager

Andy Reetz

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Dear Hillcrest Members, At the time of this writing we are in the midst of our holiday season and ready to close the chapter on another successful year at Hillcrest Country Club. Before turning our sights to the New Year, I want to reflect on some of the highlights of 2014. One of our most significant achievements this past year was the facility upgrade that included the:

~ Main Floor Bathroom Remodel ~ Main Lobby Refurbishment ~ Second Floor Office Renovation ~ Renovation of the Upper Level of the

Men’s Locker Room

Many Hillcrest members were responsible for these improvements. First and foremost, I would like to thank the East “O” and Hillcrest Board of Directors for their support of these facility upgrades. I would also like to recognize the following members for their contributions to the projects:

~ Jim Berg and Darin Hanigan at BVH Architectural Firm ~ Tim Donner with Cheever Construction ~ Tyler Swanson with Ernie’s in Ceresco ~ Lynn Knuth with Foundation Building Materials ~ Gabe Kidwell with Kidwell Technologies ~ Susie D’Amico for design and décor of all remodel projects.

Along with this capital improvement and remodel, the East “O” and Hillcrest Board of Directors successfully completed the negotiation and settlement with the county and city for the development of 98th street. This was a project that took a little longer than expected but thanks to the commitment and perseverance of both Board of Directors, our historic 86 year old golf course will be preserved.

Membership Our greatest asset is our membership and Hillcrest continues to maintain over 465 memberships, ranging in an assortment of junior, senior and social memberships. This past season over 50 families joined our club. As you already know member recruitment is essential for the clubs continued success and the majority of new members to Hillcrest typically are introduced to the club by you, our current members. That is why, with the upcoming spring season, the Board of Directors re-established last years membership initiative. Please take a look at page 4, outlining our new membership specials and share them with those who you think would enjoy all Hillcrest has to offer. If I can be of assistance to anyone interested in membership, please contact me at 402.489.7111.

A Message from our

General Manager

Outdoor Activities After the holiday season, the outdoor activities seem a long way off, as it is hard to remember the warm days on the golf course or the sunny days at the pool. However, believe it or not, those days are not that far away and our Pros are already gearing up for another successful season.

Director of Golf, Mike Brown has again recruited Charlie Borner this year, to be our Ambassador of Golf. Our team of Mike, Jerad and Charlie has proven to be instrumental towards the development of Junior Golf, Membership Recruitment and our Golf Events. Our Grounds and Greens Committee along with Superintendent Brian Hellbusch are continuing to look at ways to enhance our golf course, some of which will take place along our east boundary. Jeanette Keller and her Waterbugs will defend their title again this year, as City Champs. Sam Nelson will be returning for his eighth season as our tennis pro and will continue to build up our tennis department for our member’s enjoyment. Please mark your calendars for “Meet the Pro’s” on April 26th.

Social Activities This past year the club hosted many successful member events including the 45th Annual Celebrity Member Guest Tournament, Mother’s Day Buffet and record numbers for our Kid’s Halloween Party and Breakfast with Santa events just to name a few. We also had the honor of developing a committee of ladies, who helped us to expand and develop our family events and programs. Our “Ladiescrest” members were essential to the success of our Halloween Party, Breakfast with Santa and Mom’s Day Out events this year. The Ladiescrest Committee is very excited about the upcoming Father Daughter Dance on February 7th and the Cowboy Round-Up on March 28, in the first quarter of the year. Along with these new events, the Hillcrest team will be bringing back some of your favorites such as:

~ Friday Night Bottomless Wine ~ Sushi Buffet (Featuring Fuji Sushi and Grill) ~ Family Night Dinner Specials ~ Valentine’s Day Date Night ~ Hillcrest’s 45th Annual Pitch Tournament ~ New Member Welcome and Membership Appreciation

These events, coupled with the Board of Directors vision of maximizing the benefits of your membership, truly make Hillcrest the place for you to enjoy your leisure hours and build lasting friendships. I hope that as you look forward into the spring and summer months, that you are as excited as the staff and I are for all that Hillcrest has to offer. Sincerely, Andy Reetz General Manager

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For the first 10 new members to join the club before February 28, 2015

No monthly dues until April 1, 2015 Reduction of the initiation fee of 50%

Regular Initiation Fee: $5,000 $2,500 for the first 10 to join! Monthly Dues: $360 No dues until April 1, 2015

Capital Improvements Program: $25 a month Junior Regular Initiation Fee: $1,500 $750 for the first 10 to join! Monthly Dues $185 No dues until April 1, 2015 Capital Improvements Program: $25 a month Member must be under the age of 34 years old

Social Social Initiation Fee: $750 $375 for the first 10 to join! Monthly Dues: $185 No dues until April 1, 2015 Capital Improvements Program: $20 a month Junior Social Junior Social Initiation Fee: $500 $250 for the first 10 to join! Monthly Dues: $139 No dues until April 1, 2015 Capital Improvements Program: $20 a month Member must be under the age of 34 years old

Monthly dues begin immediately. An annual food minimum of $600 has been established

for all membership classifications.

Inquire at the club office at 402.489.7111 for full details regarding these membership

specials. All members joining Hillcrest under this program must be

approved by the Board of Directors.

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Save the Date

January 1—19 Clubhouse Closed

February 7 Father Daughter Dance

February 13-14 Valentine’s Day Date Night Special

February 17 Fat Tuesday Dinner Specials

February 18 Ash Wednesday Dinner Specials

February 19 Celebrity Invitational Lottery Party

This will be your first opportunity to sign up for the

celebrity Invitational 2015. Don’t miss out!

March 4 45th Annual Pitch Tournament

March 6 Sushi Buffet

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Specials

March 28 Hillcrest’s Cowboy Roundup

March 29 Palm Sunday Buffet

April 5 Easter Buffet

April 24 New Member Scramble & Welcome Party

April 26 Meet the Pros

May 10 Mother’s Day Buffet

Every Week Night Starting at 5:00 pm

Tuesday Taco Tuesday

Wednesday Fried Chicken Wednesday

Thursday Soup Spectacular

Friday Friday Features

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Our very own member Susie D’Amico has transformed

our entire club into a winter wonderland again. We all

truly appreciate the months of preparation and weeks of

long hours she put into this years decorations. Thank

you Susie!

We would also like to extend a thanks to Susie’s good

friends and helpers: Robin Johnson and Allison Boyd.

Hillcrest has a New Ballroom Manager

The Hillcrest management team is excited to announce that we have

added a new position in our Ballroom. Angelisa Drummond has

joined the Hillcrest team.

Angelisa will be a great addition to our management team as she

brings over six years of management experience from the Country

Club of Lincoln as well as a positive attitude and great work ethic.

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of our team.

Come check out what our new website has to offer.

www.hillcrestcountryclub.com

Search: HillcrestCCLNK

#HCCLNK Make sure you follow us on social media to see any

updates from around the club.

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With 350 people in attendance this was our biggest

Breakfast with Santa event. Thank you to all who

attended and we hope to see you all again next

year. See more pictures on our facebook page.

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Every Tuesday in

January & February $.75 hard shell tacos

$1 soft shell tacos

$3.00 Margarita Special

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Every Wednesday in

January & February

$6 Fried Chicken Meal

$1 Extra for all white meat

Every Thursday in

January & February

$10 Soup Buffet

Please make

reservations by calling

402.489.7111

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Make this a date your daughter will never forget!

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Thank you to everyone who donated to

Hillcrest Gives Back and the Forever

Angels Toy Drive this holiday season.

The toys that you donated were taken to

St. Elizabeth and Bryan Hospitals for a

delivery that only Santa

himself could do. Forever Angels mission is to help families

with children who have serious medical

conditions through financial and

community support.

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Wednesday, February 18

Enjoy all your fish

favorites, as we begin the

Lenten season! Join your friends for

excellent dinner specials, prepared

fresh by our chefs.

Join us for savory dinner specials

and Mardi Gras favorites!

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reservations by

calling

402.489.7111

Menu

Mixed Green Salad

with Asian Vinaigrette

Jalapeno Poppers

Pot Stickers

Tiger Eye Sushi

Spicy Tuna Sushi

Red Dragon Maki Sushi

California Roll Sushi

Spicy Shrimp Sushi

Fried Rice

Japanese Style Sesame Green Beans

Black Pepper Beef

Chicken Teriyaki

Mochi Ice Cream

6:00—8:00 pm

Join us as we feature the fine sushi chefs from:

Fuji Sushi and Grill

Adults: $26 ++

Kids: $12 ++

Please call 402.489.7111 to make your reservation

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Wednesday, March 4th

Cocktails: 5:30 pm

Dinner: 6:30 pm

Pitch: 7:30 pm

Find your partner and meet us in the Stag Bar for your chance to be King!

Make your reservation today and see if you have what it takes to

steal the crown!

First Place Prize—$100 Second Place Prize—$50

$20 Entry Fee Includes Prime Rib Buffet

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Ready foR a hootin’ holleRin’ good time? Join us for some indoor Mechanical bull riding, live music, Dancing,

BBQ Buffet and Drink Specials.

Cocktails 6:00 pm

Dinner buffet is served 6:30 pm—9:00 pm

Rodeo Begins 7:30 pm

Live Band 8:30 pm—11:30 pm

$25++ per person

Reserve your Seat Today! Call 402.489.7111

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Director of Golf

Mike Brown

A Message from our Pro Shop

Dear Members; Happy New Year! As you read this, we are a little under 60 days from March (and, hopefully, warmer golf days). I am excited for 2015, and I know you are as well. First of all, I want to thank each of you for making the 2014 golf season fantastic! This is a special club because of your strong support, participation and committee volunteerism. Jerad and I have been working with our golf committees to create some new golf opportunities for the coming season. Some details are pending, however, here is a preview. Junior Golf is the future of Hillcrest, and we are excited to expand the Hillcrest Hornet Team Golf program. The Hornets were a young team in 2014, however, they really gained a great amount of experience from pre-season golf training as well as their tournament schedule. Coach Jerad Palmer would like to grow the program to 3 teams this season. If you have a youngster from age 7-13 looking for fun way to develop their golf skills in a team setting and would like more information, please contact Coach Jerad Palmer at 402-489-8181 or email jpalmer@hillcrestcountryclub.com. Enrollment for our summer golf program will begin April 26th. We are currently signing up individuals for Hornet Team Golf. Hillcrest is proud to have been selected as the 2015 host site for the Nebraska Drive, Chip and Putt Sub-Regional Qualifier. (Event date: June 13, 2015) Qualifiers from our event will advance for an opportunity to qualify at a region site (TBA) to go to Augusta National. Our Ladies’ Golf Association Chairperson, Michelle Ober, and her committee have met this fall and winter to prepare the Ladies’ calendar of events and tournaments. Over several years, our Hillcrest Ladies’ Association has built the best golf program in the state! Today, it continues to evolve and offer something for every level of play. If you have not participated in the Ladies’ Golf Association, I would encourage you to give it a try. You will not be sorry. The game of golf is one of the best ways to spend time with friends, get some exercise and just have a few laughs. Please check out the Ladies’ calendar of events when it is released this spring.

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...continued One new offering for our men is a season long two man championship competition. Two man teams will be placed in a 64 team bracket. Rounds will begin in April, and conclude in August. All matches will need to be completed by the 15th of each month. The brackets will finalize with two teams vying for the championship. More details will be provided in the March/April addition of the Hillcrest Highlights. Also new this spring: Short Game Week at Hillcrest. It is scheduled for April 21-26. Here is the list of offerings: Odyssey Putting Clinic and Fitting Cleveland Golf Wedge Clinic and Fitting Free putting tip on the big practice green Family Par 3 Day, Sunday, April 26. (Tee Times available after 2:00 P.M.) Front Nine On behalf of the golf staff, best wishes for a Happy 2015. Yours in golf, Mike Brown

Golf Shop Hours of Operation

January & February

Monday Closed

Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am—5:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am—3:00 pm

Sunday Unplayable Weather Closed

Sunday Playable Weather 10:00 am—3:00 pm

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This will be your first opportunity to sign up for the

Celebrity Invitational 2015.

Rub shoulders with past celebrity Invitational champions &

our 2015 Celebrity Committee as you enjoy complimentary

hors d’oeuvres and cash bar.

Please let us know you will attend. 402.489.7111

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Cart Lease Pricing Single Rider $700 Husband/Wife $975 1st Additional Rider $1125 2nd Additional Rider $1225 3rd Additional Rider $1320

TEAM GOLF is for the junior golfer 7-11 years in age for boys and 7 – 13 years in age for girls with beginning level golf experience and offers an introduction to tournament play through 9-hole team competitions. TEAM GOLF will serve as a fun, social and less stressful approach to tournament golf providing juniors with knowledge and skills that encourage long term youth development and a lifetime of golf enjoyment. Our Hillcrest Hornets had great success last year and had a lot of fun! It’s a great way for your Junior Golfer to get involved and improve their Golf game. I’m hoping we can continue to grow and have multiple teams this year. For more information please contact PGA Assistant Jerad Palmer at 402-489-8181 or jpalmer@hillcrestcountryclub.com

HILLCREST HORNETS

We are what all

the Buzz is about

Become a part of the team!

New member kickoff party

New Member Scramble & Welcome Party

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Bridge shit

We invite you and your family to come and Meet the Pros!

Director of Golf: Mike Brown

Assistant Golf Professional: Jerad Palmer

Aquatics Director: Jeanette Keller

Tennis Director: Sam Nelson

This is the time to learn more about the summer

activities at Hillcrest Country Club and sign-up for those summer

activities, leagues, lessons, uniforms, and competitive events.

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9401 O Street

Lincoln, NE 68520