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November 2014

♦ Ladies’ Guest Day “Fashion is a Breeze…”Ladies’ Guest Day “Fashion is a Breeze…”Ladies’ Guest Day “Fashion is a Breeze…”Ladies’ Guest Day “Fashion is a Breeze…” ♦ Turkey Tournament ResultsTurkey Tournament ResultsTurkey Tournament ResultsTurkey Tournament Results ♦ Special Decorating InvitationSpecial Decorating InvitationSpecial Decorating InvitationSpecial Decorating Invitation

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If anyone is interested in

being on one of the Club’s 8

standing Committees, please

contact Jeff Thomas.

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FOOD MINIMUM SCHEDULE

A-G = Through the 10th of each month

H-O = Through the 20th of each month

P-Z = Through the end of each month

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Friday, November 7 Ladies’ Guest Day Thursday, November 13 Cocktails 11:30, Lunch 12:00, Program 12:30

Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 27 Service at 12, 1 & 2 Family Night Every Tuesday Night

Wine Wednesday Every Wednesday Night 50% off Wine with Dinner

‘Free’ Dinner Drawing

Every Thursday Night Get your name entered in the drawing when you order dinner!

Gluten Free Soup Every Tuesday & Thursday Gluten Free soup will be offered!

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I know Thanksgiving is still a month away but it’s not to soon to begin planning for the holiday season. It starts with “Thanksgiving Dinner” at the Club on November 27th. Chef Mike and his staff have a mouth-watering buffet planned for “Turkey Day” that will satisfy eve-ryone’s appetite. We are taking reservations that day on-the-hour be-ginning at 12:00 noon through 2:00 p.m. Then we jump right into the Christmas season with the Pro Shop party on Sunday, December 7th. All members are invited to stop by the “19th Hole” for hors d’oeuvres, “Tom & Jerry’s”, wine, fel-lowship and shopping for the golfer on your list! Then it’s the “Children’s Christmas Party” on Sunday, December 15th with Santa Claus making his appearance at 4:30 p.m.! This party always fills the house, so please call early with your reservations. The Club’s “New Year’s Eve” party is again expected to “Rock-the-House” beginning with a very Elegant Seafood Extravaganza fol-lowed by an evening of dancing to the music from the very popular band “Whiskey Creek”! You won’t want to miss this party as the next day the restaurant and lounge will be closed until January 20th for the normal deep cleaning of the kitchen and lounge and cleaning of all the carpets along with interior touch-up painting.

Jeffrey C. Thomas, General Manager

Holiday Wreath ClassHoliday Wreath ClassHoliday Wreath ClassHoliday Wreath Class

Thursday, November 6th

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: $45 Register by Nov. 1st

Decorate a beautiful fresh holiday wreath for

your door! All supplies will be provided includ-

ing a grapevine wreath, fresh greenery, berries,

ribbon, and a monogram.

Presented by members, Carrie Brennan and Gigi Hickman,

Owners of Fleurissant Event Rentals & Design.

Register at rent@fleurissant.com or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-wreath-making-class-tickets-13767732659

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Fr�) *�+ C��r,+

With the golf season in the books, the maintenance staff has finished the cart path

work sodding of all areas around the paths on holes 2, 3 and 4. They turned out great!

With wet weather coming, please use the cart paths as much as possible especially on hole

#3 100 yards from the green. With the new path pushed right away from the bunker,

it will be much more out of play and we will be able

to keep turf next to the bunker. Thanks for your

help!

The planter on 16 was removed and seeded to

grass. It had been landscaped 19 years ago and was

very overgrown.

I hope everyone had a great golf season and

continue proper course etiquette of repairing ball

marks, replacing divots and raking bunkers after use!

There is still some great weather so come out and en-

joy your course!

Jeff Blanc, CGCS

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Fr�) *�+ G-l/ Sh�2 Gaggles begin November 1st but

keep in mind speed of play is still a

factor in playing more than 4. Groups

are required to turn in 2 hours or less

for 9 holes and must keep up with the

group in front of them. If you have

any questions, please ask. Thanks!

The Golf Shop will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day,

weather permitting. Please note that the driving range will be closed and carts

will be available as weather permits.

The golf shop staff and I would like to thank all the members of the Walla Walla

Country Club for all that you do for us and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

Lisa Hyland, Head Golf Professional

NOVEMBER SPECIAL

Take 25% off

men and ladies’

golf shoes in stock.

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We would like to welcome Tanner Kelley to our Pro Shop Staff! Please stop by the Pro Shop to meet Tanner!

Tanner grew up in the small town of Okanogan,

Washington, has one older sister, and graduated from

High School in 2010. Tanner was introduced to the

game of golf at the age of 3 by his best buddy, his

grandpa (“Bop Kelley”). During the spring, summer

and fall months, he spent many hours golfing with his

grandpa in Chelan, Washington. After graduating

from high school, Tanner attended the University of

Idaho and pursued his dream of becoming a PGA Golf

Professional. In his second year at the University of

Idaho, Tanner was fortunate to receive the incredible

opportunity to intern during the summer of 2012 at

the Walla Walla Country Club. He says the education-

al and fun experiences he received at the Walla Walla

Country Club from its staff and members solidified his

desire to return to the Club after he graduated from

college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing & Pro Golf Management. In 2012, Tanner

passed his PGA Player Abilities Test and will be completing his Class A certification by

the end of this year. Tanner has aunts, uncles, and cousins who live in Walla Walla and is

extremely grateful for the opportunity to work at the Walla Walla Country Club.

W4n5�� R�64n7�r� 1) With a change in the weather comes the possibility of

frost, so please check-in with the Golf Shop before teeing

off or driving your golf cart across the course.

2) The Golf Shop and Driving Range have switched to our

winter hours. The Golf Shop will be open from 8:00 am

till 5:00 pm weather permitting and the driving range will

be open as soon as frost lifts until an hour before sunset.

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T��9n�:�n� Re;�lt�

2014 Turkey Tournament

The last tournament of the season was the Turkey Tournament which took place on Sunday, October 5th

with 116 players or 56 couples. The tournament once again had added money with Wheatland Village donating

$450.00 to the prize fund. Thank you Wheatland Village! The overall winner this year with a score of 61 went to

the team of Bill Lighthall and Judy Arbanas and Loren and Sue Chestnut. Thank you to all who played and espe-

cially the chair couples who helped make this tournament run smoothly, Tom and Kerri Porter and Kirk and Lore-

na Upton!

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1st 61 Bill Lighthall & Judy Arbanas

Loren & Sue Chestnut

2nd 62 Jim Michelson & Susan Vicarri

Ronnie Smith & Dona Dunovant

3rd 64 Jim & Pam Hayner

Mike & Liz Mitchell

T-4th 65 Gary Meddaugh & Tricia Harding

Perry & Terri Camp

T-4th 65 Brad & Jan Johnson

Don & Jane Wilkins

Net 1st 47.2 Gary & Cindy Wolfe

Joe Grant & Doris Wood Left to Right: Loren & Sue Chestnut,

2nd 47.4 Don & Steph Hamlin Judy Arbanas & Bill Lighthall

Bart & Cheryl Harvey

3rd 49 Dan & Becky Martin

Jim & Pat Hobkirk

4th 49.2 John & Terry Thunell

Manford & Betty Simcock

5th 49.6 Stan & Judy Cooper

Emilio & Pauline Guglielmelli

6th 50.2 Arnie & Karen Ewoniuk

Dennis Yale & Mindy Sandy Morgan

7th 50.6 Nolan & Kathleen Lockwood

Greg Pepin & Patsy Donovan

KP Hole # 8 Joe Klundt 5’7”

KP Hole # 13 Liz Mitchell 11’5”

Straight Drive Men Perry Camp

Staight Drive Ladies Fran Nishi

Long Putt #9 Steph Hamlin 24’5 ½”

Long Putt #18 Nolan Lockwood 18’9”

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W�:��’� 18 H-�+ A,soBiaDi��

We’ve come to the end of another great season of Women’s 18 Hole Golf. We have had a chance to participate in three fun tournaments, try our best in sweeps, and mix it up at the end of the month in our special games. We’ve learned more about the rules we play by and how to be good stewards of the course. We’ve had our share of frustrations, some thrills of victory and some agonies of defeat! Mostly we’ve had a chance to grow and enjoy each other’s company. I have really enjoyed being your president this year. I would like to thank our two departing board members, Michele Walters, hospitality chair and Sandy Morrison, guest day chair; they have done a wonderful job! I would also like to thank continuing board members Linda Eki, treasur-er, Dorothy Hanson, tournament chair, Dorothy Valaer, secretary, and Sarah Michelson WSWGA Trus-tee. To members who volunteered in other capacities, thank you so much! We couldn’t do it without you! This year the “18 Hole Women” and “Club 9 Women” will join for a holiday luncheon on Decem-ber 4th. We are so looking forward to getting to know each other better! Mark your calendars and watch for more information soon! Have a great winter, whether here or in a warmer spot, and thanks for participating in the Wom-en’s 18 Hole Golf Association! Best Regards, Janey McKern, President

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A chilly morning with warmth by noon reminded us that fall is here during our scramble on September 30. The team of Kathleen Lockwood, Betty Simcock, and Sharon Quinn-Sears played the best round with a great score! Thank you to Gloria Camp and Claudia Smith for a nice lunch. The October Committee is Dolores Peery and Barbara Stanford.

October is a month of nominations and planning for 2015. If you have a desire to serve on a committee, please contact Patty Knittel.

Remember to come in a costume on October 28 to have some fun for Halloween! There are prizes for best costumes. It’s the last scramble and meeting of the 2014 golf season, so come and enjoy.

The Holiday Party Gathering is scheduled for Thursday, December 4 at 11:30 a.m. We are joining the 18 Holers for this festive occasion.

If you have questions, please call Lisa Hyland, our Golf Professional, 525-1562; Patty Knit-tel at 540-2771; or Anne Haley at 525-6118.

Keep on golfing!!

Save for November so we can vote in the officers next meeting:

New Club Nine officers will assume their responsibilities on January 1 and they are: Co-

Presidents, Sandy Morgan and Betty Simcock. Co-Secretaries are Barbara Jackson and Terry Thunell. Margaret Roser will continue as Treasurer. Thanks to all!

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Have you scheduled your appointment yet?

The most advanced teaching and fitting tool ‘The Flight Scope X2’

Call 509-525-1562 to schedule your appointment today!!

V-��n5N�r� NNe7eO Autumn is beginning... The mornings are a little brisk, evenings cool-

ing down, the leaves may start turning soon and ladies’ luncheons are start-

ing back up. The Women’s Board works to provide a monthly luncheon

with a variety of topics. The Board is comprised of 10 women and is a

three year commitment. We currently have one vacancy and will need to

replace three members in December. If you would like to volunteer or just

need more information, please leave your name with the office or contact

any member of the Board. Looking forward to hearing from you! A list of

current Board members can be found on page 29 of the 2014 yearbook.

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When: Monday, December 1st @ 9:00When: Monday, December 1st @ 9:00When: Monday, December 1st @ 9:00When: Monday, December 1st @ 9:00 Where: Walla Walla Country ClubWhere: Walla Walla Country ClubWhere: Walla Walla Country ClubWhere: Walla Walla Country Club

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Monthly cycles for Dining Room monthly minimum expenditure will be changing on the 20th of

January when the Clubhouse reopens after its 2 week cleaning period. The new minimum cycles will end on

the day of the month the “main” member was born… example: Jim Abajian was born on the 11th day of

his birthday month so his and Rhonda’s minimum cycle will run from the 12th of every month through the

11th of the following month..

The current minimum cycles will run through the 31st of December, then those “main” members

whose birthdays are on the 19th of the month will begin their minimum cycle on the 20th of January and

will end their cycle on 19th of February. Then the following day (January 21st), those born on the 20th of

a month will begin their minimum cycle and will end their cycle on the 20th of February. It’s very simple,

just remember to have spent your minimum of $45 no later than the day of the month of your birthday!

Those who have birthdays later than the end of the month, will fall on the last day of the month. So

if you were born on the 31st and there is only 30 days in the current month, your cycle would end on the

30th.

Board of Directors

SURVEY RESULTS The membership Survey results are now available for member review

though no statistical analysis has been performed nor have any conclusions

been reached at this time. The Board

Please click on the link below to see the results!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-989DCD3L/

T�R+ i� ‘T&-G&’

1) The Club added an OFF-PREMISES WINE SALES

endorsement to its Liquor License. This OFF-PREMISES

WINE SALES endorsement allows the sale of wine by the unopened bottle for off-premises consumption.

2) ‘To-Go’ orders are now available any �me!

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H-�+-4�-��+ October 10, 2015

Claire Knipe had her 5th hole-in-one on

#17, playing 134 yards using her 6 hybrid. It

was witnesses by her playing partners Mary

Ellen Jensen, Sam Long and Mary Ann Gray.

H-�+-4�-��+ Oct-_�� 10, 2015

Jim Buchan had his 1st hole-in-one on #17,

playing 167 yards using his 5 iron. It was wit-

nessed by Phil Belcher, Bob Hanson, Dean Lodmell

and Bill Gray.

**Special note… both Claire & Jim “aced” #17

on the exact same day… October 10th!!

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THANKSGIVING DINNER

Thursday November 27th 2014

Serving from 12:00 to 2:00 pm Reservations on the hour

Creole Lobster Bisque with Cornbread Croutons

Classic Caesar Salad with Parmesan & Herb Croutons

Baby Spinach with Pears, Blue Cheese, & Pumpkin Croutons

Grilled Vegetable Antipasto

German Style Potato Salad

Tomato, Cucumber, & Feta Salad

Tarragon Laced Waldorf Pesto Tossed Orzo

Seasonal Fruit Display

Kalamata Herb Dinner Rolls, Jalapeno Cheddar Scones, & Lavash Crackers

Parmesan Melted Brussels Sprout, Yellow Squash, & Carrot Medley

My Grandmother’s Green Bean Casserole

White Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, & Cauliflower Mac N Cheese

Brown Sugar & Ginger Whipped Yams

Caramelized Onion and Sage Stuffing

Wild Rice & Toasted Orzo Pilaf with Leeks, Corn, & Butternut Squash

Sour Cream & Chive Whipped Russets

Classic Giblet Gravy

Chef Attended Carving Station

Young Tom Turkey with Dijon Cream & Cranberry Relish

Chipotle Maple Glazed Salmon

Slow Roasted Baron of Beef au Jus

Apricot Glazed Smoked Pit Ham

WWCC Miniature Dessert Table

Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie

Bourbon Pecan Pie

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Peppermint Cheesecake

Crème Brulee

House Eclairs

Double Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

German Chocolate Cupcakes

Warm Apple Crisp

Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Adults $23.95 Children 8-12 $15.95 Children 2-7 $7.95

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H��r� c OJ�raDi�� Pro Shop

Tuesday—Sunday

8 am—5 pm

Monday

11:30 am—5 pm

Golf Course

Tuesday - Sunday

Weather permitting Sunrise - Sunset

Monday

Noon—Sunset

Driving Range &

Practice Greens

Tuesday—Sunday

7 am—1 hour prior to dusk

Monday

11 am—7 pm

Restaurant

Tuesday—Wednesday

Lunch 11 am—2 pm Small Plates 2 pm—8:30 pm Dinner 5:30 pm—8:30 pm

Thursday

Lunch 11 am—3 pm Small Plates 2 pm—8:30 pm Dinner 5:30 pm—8:30 pm

Friday—Saturday

Lunch 11 am—2 pm

Small Plates 2 pm—8:30 pm Dinner 5:30 pm—8:30 pm

Sunday & Monday

Closed

Pool

Closed Until Memorial Day

Weekend 2015

Lounge

Tuesday– Saturday

11 am—midnight*

Sunday

11 am—7

Monday

Closed

Office

Monday

8 am—3 pm

Tuesday—Friday

8 am—5 pm

Saturday

9 am—5 pm

Sunday Closed

Martini Friday MenuMartini Friday MenuMartini Friday MenuMartini Friday Menu

Friday, November 7 French Martini

Friday, November 14

Moscow Mule

Friday, November 21 Banana Cream Pie

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Message to Walla Walla Country Club Members

from the Long Range Planning Committee

A Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) has been appointed by the Board of Directors (BOD) to review all aspects of the club and determine what action, if any, should take place to ensure the quality and viability of the club. The committee has independent thinking autonomy and is composed of a diverse selection of members. This group of people want only what is best for the membership and what will help this great club stay great for a long time.

The demographics and opinions of our club membership are diverse and will continue to change over time so it is essential the committee takes that into consideration in long range planning. This group will use the results of the recent survey and at times ask members for ad-ditional opinions to gain a better understanding of what the membership is thinking.

Areas of main concern are as follows:

Membership - review membership categories, get to full membership and retain existing members

Financial Health- review revenue and expenses to maintain the quality of the club in service and facilities as well as capital improvements. Service - determine appropriate service levels in all areas of the club

Programs - review golf, social and recreational activities

Equality - ensure that every member feels welcome and is treated equally

Management - assure that the club and employees are managed in a professional manner Governance - Make sure the club By-Laws are up to date and meet industry standards

The goal is to develop a set of recommendations that will be passed on to the BOD and Stand-ing Committees. Communication with you during this process is essential as the LRPC does not want any of the recommendations to be a surprise. The LRPC wants all members to un-derstand the reasons for these recommendations and it is our hope that the majority of mem-bers will support the changes we feel are appropriate.

View this committee as a major step in uniting our membership toward a common goal of im-proving our club. Let's lower the volume and all work toward making our club the very best it can be.

Long Range Planning Committee

David Beamer Morris Jones Sarah Michelson Steve Wanichek

Beau Hickman Christy Klundt Allison Peck Bob Zagelow

Jon Hooper Timothy Larkin Greg Pepin

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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2

Restaurant Closed

Lounge open from

12-7:00 p.m.

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Clubhouse Closed

Course Opens @ 12:00

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Family Night Turkey Dinner

Pumpkin Pie

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Wine Wednesday

1/2 price wine with Dinner

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Bridge Brunch

Free Dinner Drawing

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Chef’s Table

Martini Friday �French Martini�

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Restaurant Closed

Lounge open from

12-7:00 p.m.

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Clubhouse Closed

Course Opens @ 12:00

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Family Night Chicken &

Dumplings

Caramel Apple

Crisp

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Wine Wednesday

1/2 price wine with Dinner

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Ladies’

Guest Day

Free Dinner Drawing

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Martini Friday �Moscow Mule�

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Restaurant Closed

Lounge open from

12-7:00 p.m.

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Clubhouse Closed

Course Opens @ 12:00

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Family Night Chipotle Chicken

Enchiladas

Pina Colada

Cake

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Wine Wednesday

1/2 price wine with Dinner

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Bridge Brunch

Free Dinner Drawing

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Martini Friday �Banana Crème

Pie�

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Restaurant Closed

Lounge open from

12-7:00 p.m.

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Clubhouse Closed

Course Opens @ 12:00

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Family Night Spaghetti with

Mozzarella

Stuffed Meatballs

Cheesecake with

Mocha Sauce

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Wine Wednesday

1/2 price wine with Dinner

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Thanksgiving

Brunch

12, 1, & 2

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Clubhouse Closed

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Restaurant Closed

Lounge open from

12-7:00 p.m.

November 2014