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AIRWAY NEW WHIDBEY GOLF CLUB
F S November 2016 Vol. 36 No. 11
President’s Comments by Mike Prewitt
October has been a busy month for the golf club managers and your Board of Trustees as we finished all of our deliberations re-garding the 2017 budget. At the Share-
holders Annual Meeting on October 27
th, we presented both how we did
this year and the plan to finance the budget in 2017. I would characterize 2016 as a year of continuing the fis-cal stability created by the 2015 re-finance into this year. We were able to maintain an overall balanced budg-et even though the restaurant strug-gled due to chef turnover the first half of the year. However, outside of the budget, we had to rely on our capital reserve account to make up $40,000 in unplanned capital expenses - $30,000 for the back nine irrigation pump controller and $10,000 for kitchen equipment. The capital re-serve account functioned as envi-sioned but we have depleted it from $65,000 down to $33,000.
So for 2017, we have included $36,000 in capital savings to replen-ish the reserve account. In addition we included the following new ex-penses, $9,000 for manager and chef raises, $23,800 for a full year of re-financed mortgage principle, and $6,000 for a part time assistant for the club manager. After scrubbing each budget area, the 2017 budget was still underfunded by about $81,000. The board recommended and the shareholders agreed with the following items to balance the 2017 budget: 1) a dues increase of $25 per month prorated from single share-holders to increase revenue by $52,500; 2) a January assessment of $100 prorated from single sharehold-ers to increase revenue by $17,750; 3) an increase in cart storage fees by $5 per month to increase revenue by $4,656; and 4) a credit card usage surcharge of 2% to offset expenses
of $6,000. These items all improve our ability to balance future budgets and the board has agreed future as-sessments should only be considered to replenish our reserves, to pur-chase major equipment, or for capital expenses.
We also announced the results of the candidates running for 3 year terms on the board. Mike Prewitt and Ronnie Wright were selected to con-tinue on the board and Ron Coleman and Bill Johnson were selected as new board members. After the annu-al meeting the new board members selected the following officers for next year: President – Mike Prewitt; Vice President – Todd Krantz; Treasurer – Roger Pierce; Secretary – Ronnie Wright. Committee Chairs for 2017 are: Finance – Roger Pierce; Golf Activities – Todd Krantz; Greens and Grounds – TJ Kubisiak; House – Ronnie Wright; Membership – Ron Colemen; Water Mitigation – Bill Johnson. The Committee Chairs would like to have more member rep-resentation on their committees, if you have any interest please contact the appropriate chairman.
The Ladies’ Club also selected their officers for 2017 and they are: President – Marlene Boe; Vice Presi-dent – Linda Haslund; Treasurer – Sandra Shelley; Secretary – Jean Congdon. By the way, led by the La-dies’ Club contribution, we have col-lected about $5,000 in donations for the new carpet for the restaurant and bar. Well done, the goal is on the or-der of $12,000 to $14,000.
The course continues to be in beautiful shape. The fairways are still firm enough for carts and the greens are rolling smooth and have re-mained at an average speed that all can enjoy. Ten Leland Cypress trees and eight English Laurel bushes have been planted behind and to the left of #13 green to eventually act as a screen for the house and cars. Thanks to Oly for digging the holes
with the auger and David Acton, John McMahon, TJ Kubisiak, Ray Ras-mussen, and Mike Prewitt for the vol-unteer planting effort. Thanks to Keith Larson for the huge effort in roto-tilling and leveling the ground to the right of the cart path on hole #14. This was necessary because this peat based area became so uneven it became very difficult to mow this rough. Finally, thanks to Keith Larson and Leif Haslund (with collection help from Tom King) for pressure washing and repainting all of the tee box benches. The benches are quite old, but they sure look nice now.
Please welcome the following new members: Wayne McKinney as a single shareholder; Robert Frizelle as a social member; Sam Hall, Mat-thew Johnson, and Kaitlyn McInroy as military members; and Emory Har-per and Allie Gagnon as military fami-ly members. We welcome all of you to Whidbey Golf Club.
Finally, I am always open to any suggestions or concerns from our WGC members. I will try to answer your questions or have the board or managers deal with any concerns or suggestions in a timely manner. You can contact me by email at [email protected] or text or call me on my cell phone at 303-565-7874 or just talk to me when you see me at the club. If you are not receiving peri-odic email from the club please check your spam folder or check with Arik in the business office that we have your correct email. I hope to see you in November.
Whidbey Golf Club
2430 S.W. Fairway Lane, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
www.whidbeygolfclub.com
Board of Trustees
President— Mike Prewitt [email protected]
Vice President— John McMahon [email protected] Treasurer—Roger Pierce [email protected]
Secretary—Tom Ford [email protected]
Committees
Greens & Grounds John McMahon, Chairman T.J. Kubisiak, Alternate Golf Activities Todd Krantz, Chairman Roger Pierce, Alternate House Ronnie Wright, Chairman John McMahon, Alternate Membership Tom Ford, Chairman T.J. Kubisiak, Alternate Finance Roger Pierce, Chairman Todd Krantz, Alternate Water Mitigation Tom Ford, Chairman Dave Holmly, Non-board Alternate
Club Staff
Business Manager Arik Dahlen Professional David Phay Superintendent Harold Olson Chef Rhandel Epe`
Club Hours
Office (Tues-Fri) 9:00 am-3:00 pm Pro Shop (Monday) 10:00 am-7:00 pm Pro Shop (Tuesday-Sunday) 7:00 am—7:00 pm Driving Range Closes at 6:00 pm
Club Phone Numbers
Business Office 675-5490 ext 2 Clubhouse & Reservations 675-5490 ext 4 Pro Shop 675-5490 ext 1 Fax (Office) 679-9395 Maintenance Shop and Fax 675-6124
Business Office [email protected] Arik Dahlen [email protected] David Phay [email protected] Harold Olson [email protected] Rhandel Epe [email protected] Newsletter Editors Rodger Johnson Lynette Kessler [email protected]
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The Super Speaks Out By Harold “Oly” Olsen
Ladies Club by Diane Pierce
We have finished our regular season play, but I hope to see some of you on the course when you have a chance.
At our October meeting the 2017 officers were elected. Congratulations to Marlene Boe, president; Linda Haslund, vice president; Jean Congdon, secretary; and Sandra Shelley, treasurer. Thank you to those who signed up to organize our luncheons and special tournaments. Pam Smith has agreed to be the chairman for the Ladies’ Invitational. So despite our small membership, we are going full speed ahead.
Thank you to those who have donated to the fund to pur-chase new carpet for the clubhouse. It was great to see that fund get going. We are almost half way to our goal.
Greetings!
Wet weather is back! With that there will be the inevitable
Red or Black flags limiting cart traffic on turf. There will also be
the little yellow stakes next to areas that are bare from wheel
traffic, we used them with success last year. Another way cart
drivers can help out is to keep all four tires on path as much as
possible. The other weather issue is frost delays, the Pro shop
will be putting out emails notifying when the course is ex-
pected to be open for play. As always we will get you out to
play as soon as possible.
The crew has been working hard this fall on cleaning and installing new drains in typically wet areas. We installed 2 large drains on 11 and will be installing dry wells on 6 and 8. Several drains were inspected, repaired and cleaned on 1 but more work is required as it is still too wet.
Membership Corner This month’s Membership Corner provides highlights from the Membership Report that was given
at the Annual Membership Meeting on October 27th
to inform many of you who were not in attendance.
Thanks to all the Membership Committee members – Vice Chair T. J. Kubisiak, Club General Man-
ager Arik Dahlen, John Bates, Ron Coleman, Linda Latham and John Geragotelis.
The following are some 2016 membership initiatives:
1. One Year Contract - All new memberships with the exception of active duty military sign a
one-year contract to endeavor to give some more stability to the Club’s budget and financial
status.
2. April Holland Happening Booth – WGC had a successful booth at Holland Happening for
Saturday and Sunday. The booth advertised and provided various Club memberships and
promotion specials, promoted junior golf camps and lesson opportunities as well as noted
open play times and costs. There was a putting game to win an entry in a drawing for a free
two-month golf promotional membership or a free dinner for two at the WGC. The Oak Har-
bor High School Boys and Girls Golf Team members assisted with the putting contest. Leif
Haslund as well as Ron Coleman and T.J. Kubisiak plus wives helped Tom Ford man the
booth.
3. New Seasonal Peak Social Membership – Board approved a new seasonal peak social
membership to accommodate social members who are “snowbirds”. Membership requires
applicants to sign a two-year contract, pay social dues for six months each year as well as
two quarters of food minimum each year. One couple signed up immediately.
4. Membership Promotions – Both a golf and social two-month membership promotion
were used in conjunction with the Holland Happening Booth and again this fall to introduce
potential long term members to WGC. The golf promo cost $299 for two months and the two-
month social promo cost $50 with a $25 gift certificate for use in the restaurant. Six of the
nine promos that were sold resulted in three full time golf (two shareholders) and three
social members. A golf promotion shareholding special is ongoing with a one-year
contract for $500 share cost and a $250 pro shop credit. Seven new shareholders were
gained from the shareholder promo.
5. 10 Play Golf Punch Card - The Board recently approved the elimination of the 10 Play
Golf Punch Card because it was not achieving the goal of introducing potential members to
WGC golf and facilities, then converting them to long term members. In fact, some individuals
were dropping their memberships and using a series of 10 Play Golf Punch Cards to play
regularly instead.
6. New Member/Long Term Member Picture/Bios – Endeavored to get a brief bio/picture
on new members and one long term member to put on the Membership Bulletin Board and in
the WGC Monthly Newsletter to help members get to know each other better.
Membership Corner –cont
7. 2016 Membership Comparisons -The following is a comparison of membership numbers
from January through October 2016:
Jan Oct Delta
Single Shareholders 89 92 +3
Family Shareholders 37 38 +1
Corporate/Assoc Single 2 2 0
Corporate/Assoc Family 4 3 -1
Under 40 Single 8 10 +2
Under 40 Family 3 4 +1
Exec WE Single/Family 0 0 0
Exec WD Single 3 5 +2
Exec WD Family 2 2 0
Seasonal Peak Single 14 6 -8
Seasonal Peak Family 10 5 -5
Seasonal Non-Peak Single 3 6 +3
Seasonal Non-Peak Family 0 0 0
Military (Single/Family) ** 15 20 +5
Junior 7 14 +7
Social 62 68 +6
Leave of Absence (Single) *** 4 7 +3
TOTALS 263 282 +19
** 8 Additional Military are on a Suspended status – (on deployment/detachment)
*** Leave of Absence (LOA) – Seven Single Shareholders
The following are some other membership initiatives discussed in October:
1. Fall Social Membership Special Recommendation – Offer is available now until December
31st of this year. Special gives first 3 months’ dues free. Goal is to increase restaurant and bar us-
age during the low volume months November 2016 to March 2017 and hopefully transition them to
regular social members.
2. Color Ad in Holiday Gift Guide of Whidbey News Times – Highlight Golf and Social Member-
ships and specials, which are great gifts for holidays. Mountain Mist contributed $200 in support of
this ad which comes out end of November.
3. Membership Updates – The following membership requests/changes for October were unani-
mously approved by the Board. Wayne McKinney joined as a Single Shareholder. Robert Frizelle
joined as a new Social member. Sam Hall is a new Military member. Allie Gagnon upgraded from
a Military Single to Family membership. Bob and Shirley Yunker changed from a Family Share-
holder to a Seasonal Peak Family membership. Bill and Vicki Boltz changed from a Family to a
Single Shareholder membership. Matthew Johnson and Kaitlyn McInroy changed their status from
suspended to active Military members. Emory Harper requested to change from suspended to ac-
tive Military Family members. Ed Adamson was authorized a leave of absence (LOA) until the end
of April 2017 for medical reasons.
Golf Talk by David Phay
Happy Holiday Season Everyone,
Our season is winding down and many of our members are heading down south to enjoy the warmer
weather. We wish you a safe trip and an enjoyable winter season. For those of us who are going to stick
around and spend the holiday season with us please be sure to look at our calendar. Here are a few note-
worthy things that have happened recently and some things that are coming up.
2016 Island Cup
2016 marked the second year of the Island cup against Camaloch Golf Club and their year to host.
Points were accumulated throughout the season in the exchanges and the top 12 players qualified to play
on October 7th-8
th. The teams played a best ball match on the front nine and an alternate shot format on
the back nine on Friday the 2nd
. The following morning were the singles matches which resulted in a
Camaloch Victory (14 ½ - 9 ½). Next year we will be back here at Whidbey where we hope to gain the
trophy back.
2016 ISLAND CUP TEAM
Qualifying WGC Players (In order that they qualified)
Steve Robinson, Maynard Bos, Gary Boonstra, Alan Berndt, Bill Johnson, Frank Murphy, Leif Haslund,
Glenn Smith, Craig McCaul, Michael Prewitt, Dave Acton, TJ Kubisiak
Apple Cup 2-Man
November 19, 10:00am Shotgun
This tournament requires two players per team (ladies included). Each team will be playing for brag-
ging rights as a Cougar or a Husky. They will also be competing in a two person best ball at the same
time. Last year the Cougars finally prevailed after three straight losses to make it Huskies-3 and Cougars-
1. You can make teams of Cougars, Huskies or have a mixed team. There is also an option to be undecid-
ed or support another college. All four years have been a blast and we are hoping to build this into a
packed annual tournament. Grab your alumni and come out to support your team no matter what the col-
lege.
Long & Wrong Scramble
January 14th
, 10:00am Shotgun
This is a 5th tournament that will test everyone’s ability. “What is a Long & Wrong Scramble?” It’s a
scramble like no other! The “long” is where the tees are placed and the “wrong” is where the pins are
placed. The tees are going to be as far back as possible and the pins will be in places that you wouldn’t
normally call fair. Put together a team of 4 and come out to see a whole new course. There will be some
shorter tees for the seniors and women as well.
Christmas Sale
Friday, December 16th
This sale will be our final sale of the year and is a tradition here at Whidbey Golf & Country Club.
Aside from the great deals you can find on everything in the shop, you will experience a festive Christmas
atmosphere where you can grab holiday drinks and snacks. It’s a great time for all of us and there is al-
ways someone there to mingle with. Even if you don’t plan to buy anything please feel free to come by and
have a drink on us and chat for awhile.
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Golf Talk cont
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
The sponsors for our major tournaments this year were all local business and most of them have
been supporting this club for years. These are the people that make it possible to have the tourna-
ments that we do. Please thank them by visiting their stores and giving them a chance to win your
business. Here are our sponsors this year:
Major Sponsors
2 Person Best Ball Men’s Invitational Couples Chapma
5 Person Best Ball 5 Person Best Ball Horse Race Fall 5-Ball
Platinum Sponsors
Melnick & Sons Painting Tracy’s Home Furnishing
Gold Sponsors
Banner Bank 7-Eleven China City
Silver Sponsors
Tradewind Insurance Keybank Whidbey-Seatac Shuttle
Treasurer’s Report