april chronicle

April 2013

Annual General

Meeting 2

Members’ Open

House 2

Hours of Operation 2

Spike Lounge

Opening 3

GM Message 4

Administrative

Professionals

Luncheon

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Tee Sheet

Administration 6

Mother’s Day Brunch 8

Mother’s Day

Dinner 9

New Golf

Equipment 10

New Clothing Brands 11

Golf Academy 12

Message from the

Women of

Wascana

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Visage GPS 15

WCC on Social

Media 16

Website

Improvements 16

New Staff 16

Signs of Spring 17

WCC Photos 18

Calendar 20

President’s Message Please note that the Open House is scheduled for Sunday, April 14th,

2013. This will be followed by the Annual Meeting on Monday, April

15th, 2013. Your meeting information package contains a numbered

ballot. This is the ballot which must be used for voting for the two

director positions. If for some reason you have lost or misplaced your

ballot you must make arrangements before the meeting to have it

replaced by contacting Greg.

The sponsorship commitments of Ajay Dilawri of the Dilawri

Group of Companies and Craig Lothian of Keystone Royalty

Corporation for the Annual member guest tournament have now

concluded. I want to thank them both for their exceptional support

of this event; it far exceeded all expectations. On a go forward basis

the club is reviewing the format for this event. We are looking for

other sponsors. Any inquiries in this regard should be directed to

Greg.

Aaron A. Fox, President

The Wascana Chronicle

Annual General Meeting

Monday, April 15th, 2013 7:00PM

All shareholder members are welcome and encouraged to attend

Members’ Open House

Come out to enjoy some fantastic appetizers and action stations at the 2013 Members’ Open House.

Sunday, April 14th, 2013 1:00PM-3:00PM

Hours of Operation

Effective immediately and until further notice the hours of operation are as follows: Golf Shop: 9:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Saturday Administration: 9:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday Catering Office: 9:00AM-4:00PM Monday-Friday


Championship Week


Spike Lounge Pre-Season Launch New staff, new menu! Announcing new Spike Lounge Manager, Amy Antonini! The culinary team, led by Executive Chef Rod Schubert has been diligently working during the off season on a new menu for 2013! The Spike Lounge staff, led by Amy Antonini have been hard at work to improve food and beverage service standards with new and returning staff. The pre-season launch is a great opportunity for our new employees to familiarize themselves with the Spike Lounge’s new operation standards.

April 15th – April 26th

Monday to Friday 11:30AM – 2:00PM

Come out and try some feature items from the Spike Lounge’s new menu. Executive Chef Rod Schubert will be showcasing five items each day. Items available may include:

Tropical Shrimp Quesadilla Citrus Gratin Steelhead with Yogurt Caper Sauce Lobster Thermidor Linguine

*(You can find a detailed list of daily menu options under the dining/catering tab on www.wascanacountryclub.com)

Promotional menu prices of 15% off will be in effect during the two-week sneak peak. Comment cards will be provided to everyone who attends. We welcome any feedback you may have as we continue to improve serving our members.


General Manager’s Message

As I currently look out my office window it is hard not to remember the same view one year earlier. Last year we had already pulled the tarps off the greens to examine for any damage. I had walked the entire golf course appraising all the Strategic Plan work and the practice fairway was only a day or two away from opening. What a difference a year can make. Having said that the entire management team are gearing up for another great year here at the Wascana. All departments have been working hard over the off season to continue to improve the product, service and services offered. More specifically, in consideration of last October’s mem-bers’ food and beverage survey and in combination of working with an industry consultant, a new Strategic Plan has been developed for our Food and Beverage Department. We have estab-lished a set of measurable objectives that once delivered are intended to not only make the Food and beverage experience more enjoyable but to ensure an improved bottom line is achieved. As usual I encourage members to complete “comment cards” on all operating divisions of the Wascana Country Club and/or do not hesitate to contact me directly. The Management and Staff remain committed to deliver the Club’s vision, that “We enjoy provincial and national status as a premier country club offering pristine playing surfaces, the finest service, programs and amenities to our Member’s and their guests”. Finally, I encourage all members to attend our Open House on Sunday April 14 . The 2013 Mas-ters will be in full swing and coverage will be broadcast during the duration of the Open House. All members are also encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting on Monday April 15. As part of the Annual General Meeting I will be delivering a power point presentation on operational updates as well as a review of our Strategic Plan Phase 1 and looking ahead at Strategic Plan Phase 2 and beyond. Greg N. Dukart General Manager

Administrative Professionals Luncheon Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

11:30AM-2:00PM

Reservations Required Contact Leah Christie at 306.586.5666 ext. 224 or

[email protected]

Grapefruit and Avocado on Fresh Greens with a Creamy Dijon Dressing OR

Creamy Asiago and Asparagus Bisque

Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with a Mediterranean Orzo Risotto and Seasonal Steamed Vegetables

OR Panko Crusted Citrus Baked Salmon Filet with Dilled Baby Potatoes and

Seasonal Steamed Vegetables

Grand Marnier and Dark Chocolate Lava Cake Topped with Fresh Berry Medley and Mexican Vanilla Cream

$29.00 Per Person


New Tee Sheet Administration Your Board of Directors with Management undertook a complete review of our tee sheet administration in 2012. The Goals and Objectives were as follows: 1. Ensuring our membership categories receive acceptable access to tee

sheet. 2. Ensuring guest play has restrictions during membership prime times. 3. Ensuring tee sheet administration is fair and equitable. 4. Ensuring members who continually and knowingly abuse the system are

penalised. As a result the following new policies and procedures will be in effect for 2013. Tuesday: “Ladies Day”, tee restricted to ladies only prior to 10:30 AM

and between 2 PM and 4:30 PM. Ladies can bring lady guests between 3 PM and 4:30 PM.

Wednesday: “Men’s Day”, tee restricted to men only between 12 Noon and 5 PM. No guest play between 12 Noon and 3 PM.

Friday: No guest play between 12 Noon and 3 PM. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 1 guest per member at unaccompanied

(premium) rate in the morning. Regular accompanied green fee rate(s) will apply in the afternoon.

Guest Play Relaxed Policy-from opening to May 15 and September 15 to close there is no guest play between 12 Noon and 1:30 PM on

Wednesdays and Fridays. All other guest play restrictions are still in effect.


New Tee Sheet Administration Continued Corporate Groups (under 32) will be accepted at the discretion of the

Head Golf Professional and may be reserved in advance of tee sheet ballots. Premium rates apply including mandatory food and beverage. Cancellations will be accepted 90 minutes prior to tee time. Booking history is based on the last 20 rounds played. Booking segments altered from 30 minute intervals to 1 hour intervals. Penalties for misuse

1st Offence: telephone call from Head Golf Professional explaining rules and regulations. Member will be advised that a note will be put on their file regarding the discussion and copy will be submitted to the General Manager. 2nd Offence: letter from General Manager with a copy to the

Board of Directors. 3rd Offence: letter from the General Manager notifying od a two

week suspension. Current and in effect Wascana Rules Regulations and Policies can be viewed in the Member’s Roster and Handbook as well on the Member’s only portion of the Wascana Website under “Governance”. It is the duty of the membership to know its rules and to cooperate with the management and staff in the enforcement of such.

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 12th, 2013

11:30AM - 1:00PM

Reservations Required

Contact Leah Christie at 306.586.5666 ext. 224 or [email protected]

Assorted Baked Croissants, Danishes, and Banana Bread with Cream

Cheese Topping

Selection of Imported and Domestic Cheeses

Seasonal Fruit Display with Greek Yogurt Dip

Deviled Eggs and Terrine Display

Hand rolled Blueberry Blintzes

Parmesan and Pepper Frittata Scramble

Roasted Medley of Sweet Potato and Baby Red Hash

Applewood Smoked Bacon and Turkey Sausage

Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast with Cranberry Salsa

Lemon and Cracked Pepper Baked Salmon Filet with Drawn Butter

Fresh Fruit Smoothie Station

House Baked Pies and Tortes Featuring:

Strawberry Shortcakes

Crème Brule Display

$ 29.00/Person

Children 12 and under - $14.00 each

Children 3 and under - Free

Mother’s Day Dinner Sunday, May 12th, 2013 5:00PM - 6:30PM

Reservations Required

Contact Leah Christie at 306.586.5666 ext. 224 or [email protected]

Assorted Breads and Rolls with Whipped Spreads

Grilled Spring Vegetable Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Roasted Beet, Apple, and Stilton Spinach Salad

Curried Chickpea and Cranberry Salad

Traditional Caesar Salad with Asiago Anchovy Dressing

Domestic and Imported Cheese Board

Lemon Roasted Chicken and Wild Rice Bisque

Greek Style Marinated Vegetable Skewers

Roasted Tomato Scented Basmati Rice Pilaf

Stuffed Panko & Dijon Crusted Chicken Breast with Wild

Mushroom Sauce

Tiger Shrimp and Snap Pea Stirfry

Eggplant Parmesan with Smoky Tomato Sauce

Dill Baked Filet of Salmon

Assorted Cakes & Pies

Grand Marnier Flambéed Strawberries Romanoff

$ 35.00/Person

Children 12 and under - $15.00 each

Children 3 and under - Free


NEW Golf Equipment Arrivals!!!

Although it may not look like spring out there the Golf Shop has brought in new equipment. Come in to check out the following new arrivals: Taylor Made R1 Driver and RBZ Stage 2

Fairway Woods and Hybrids

Taylor Made Rocketbladez Irons

Titleist 913 D2 and D3 Drivers

Ping G25 Drivers

Nike Covert Drivers

Scotty Cameron Putters

Come test out the new product in our new hitting nets with flightscope technology. Please contact the Golf Shop at 306.584.1377 to reserve your time.


NEW Clothing Brands!!!

Come into the Golf Shop to take a look at the new clothing brands we have just received. Ladies DKNY Jaime Sadock TAIL Nike Adidas Puma Ralph Lauren Big Pony Mens Hugo Boss J. Lindeberg Nike Adidas Puma Under Armour Sun Ice Outerwear


Wascana Country Club Golf Academy

Adult Golf Academy Start the season without any bad habits; lessons can be started at any time with our year round teaching academy. Golf Academy packages are now available. Individual Lessons $65.00 Series of 4 Lessons $200.00 Unlimited Lessons $600.00 Junior Golf Academy There are a variety of options available to suit each individual’s needs including single and multi-day camps, week long camps, private instruction, and group lessons.

All lesson dates can be viewed in the Junior Golf Academy Package at www.wascanacountryclub.com under the Golf Course menu option.

Day Camps Girls Day Camps

Two Day Camps

Three Day Camps

One Week Camps

May 11, 18, 19 June 8, 15, 22 May 25-26 July 30-Aug 1 July 15-19

June 1, 9, 23 July 9-10 Aug 12-16

July 6, 12 July 23-24

Aug 6 Aug 8-9


Championship Week


Wascana Country Club Golf Academy

Junior Golf Academy Group Lesson Dates

Level 1 -Under 6yrs Sessions: 1. May 7, 9, 14, 16 2. May 21, 22, 23, 24 3. June 4, 6, 11, 13 4. June 24, 25, 26, 27 Level 2 - 6-10yrs Sessions: 1. May 6, 8, 13, 15 2. May 21, 22, 23, 24 3. June 4, 6, 11, 13 4. June 17, 18, 19, 20 Level 3 - 6-10yrs Sessions: 1. May 6, 8, 13, 15 2. May 21, 22, 23, 24 3. June 4, 6, 11, 13 4. June 17, 18, 19, 20

$70.00* (5:15PM) (5:15PM) (5:15PM) (5:15PM) $80.00* (4:15PM) (4:15PM) (4:15PM) (4:15PM) $80.00* (4:15PM) (4:15PM) (4:15PM) (4:15PM)

Level 4 - 9-15yrs Sessions: 1. May 7, 9, 14, 16 2. May 27, 28, 29, 30 3. June 3, 5, 10, 12 4. June 24, 25, 26, 27 Level 5 - 9-15yrs Sessions: 1. May 7, 9, 14, 16 2. May 27, 28, 29, 30 3. June 3, 5, 10, 12 4. June 24, 25, 26, 27

$80.00* (4:15PM) (4:15PM) (4:15PM) (4:15PM) $80.00* (4:15PM) (4:15PM) (4:15PM) (4:15PM)

* price per session

Please contact the Golf Shop at 306.584.1377 for more information.


Message From the Women of the Wascana Preparations for the 2013 season are in full gear, now we just need to wait for Mother Nature to cooperate. We are very excited for the coming year and have planned opportunities for all the women of the Wascana. The Executive extends an invitation to every woman to come out to the Opening Dinner on May 1st. Not only will this be a great opportunity to catch up with friends you might not have seen over the winter, but also a chance to meet the 2013 executive and hear what we have planned for the upcoming season. Invitations will be in the mail shortly and we look forward to your RSVP before April 23rd. Team Tuesday Co-captains: Carie Brandvold / Michelle Inglis Women’s Team Tuesday Section would like to remind all the ladies that our “Welcome Coffee Party” will be held Tuesday April 30th at 10:00 am. We encourage all ladies interested in our Tuesday morning golf group to join us. We will be discussing our year ahead, exciting changes and our fixture card. Team Tuesday is for women who like to play 18 holes of golf Tuesday mornings. Teams of four are randomly selected from the members who have signed up in our Team Tuesday binder. This gives you the opportunity to golf with a different group of fantastic ladies each week. The cost per round is $5.00 with proceeds going to first and second place teams in our fun format competitions, and to support the activities of our section. If you have any questions regarding Team Tuesday, please feel free to contact Carie Brandvold directly @ 306-761-1782 or by email @ [email protected]. 9 Hole Ladies Co-captains: Jean Cameron / Marilyn Boyd We are eagerly anticipating being back in the “swing” at Wascana for the 2013 season. Our Coffee Party on Tuesday, April 30th at 10:00AMis the perfect opportunity to visit with members of the Section, learn what events your 9 Hole Executive has planned for the season and welcome new golfers to our group. If you’re a new member to Wascana and wondering what Women’s Section to join, please feel free to come for coffee on the 30th and get to know the 9-Holers. The first day of scheduled golfing is a Fun Day for all 9-Holers on Tuesday, May 7th. Lunch will follow golf and give us another opportunity to “mix and mingle” and share our golf stories. Business Ladies: Captain: Lindsay Folk We look forward to catching up with everyone on Thursday, April 25 at the Business Women’s Opening Social and meeting. Please join us in the North West Room at the Wascana beginning at 5 pm for some appetizers, drinks and seeing everyone again after this long, long winter! Our team of Marion Moffat, Donna Gilroy and myself are looking forward to a fun season and hope that you will consider joining our section and golfing on Tuesday afternoons. See you out there!

Visage GPS Advertising

mailto:[email protected]

Visage GPS Advertising The Wascana Country Club is offering a modern advertising

opportunity through the Visage GPS Advertising System.

Providing a unique golf experience, 36 of our golf carts are

equipped with a Visage 10.4” high definition (HD) screen

with touch-screen technology. The screen displays detailed

hole images, accurate yardage, scoring, and your company’s

advertisements.

You are being given the opportunity to be the exclusive

advertiser on a hole of your choice, on a first come-first

choice basis. Space is limited!

For more information on advertising packages please

contact Candace West at 306.586.5666 ext. 238 or

[email protected].


Website Improvements

We are currently working on improving the overall functionality of the website. You may notice some minor changes to the site’s menu options. Should you require assistance in locating what you are looking for please do not hesitate to contact Candace West, Marketing & Communications Coordinator at 306.586.5666 ext. 238/[email protected] or Maija Salmon, Executive Assistant at 306.586.5666 ext.221/[email protected].

WCC on Social Media

The Wascana is now on Facebook! Find us at www.facebook.com/wascanacountryclub

Follow @The_Wascana on Twitter

Welcome to Our New Staff Members

Rebecca Dola, Second Assistant Superintendent Rebecca joined our team on March 1st, 2013 and will be assisting Mike Kupchanko, Course Superintendent.

Gemma Wyspianski, Catering & Events Assistant Gemma joined our team on March 25th, 2013 and will be assisting Leah Christie, Food and Beverage Manager. Please join us in welcoming these two great additions to our team at the Wascana!


Championship Week


Signs of Spring


Something to look forward to...

Photos courtesy of Troy Fleece


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