Dear Members:

The golfing year is winding down and

many of us are thinking about our migra-tion south for warmer winter weather. There are still many opportunities to use the golf club this year. Mike Ridley will be

on the deck again, the club championship is coming up and the Rider Cup matches still need to be played. Get out and enjoy the

Indian River Golf Club.

The IRGC Annual meeting is Sunday August 17 at 1:00 PM. This will be an op-portunity to meet the new board members

and participate in the meeting. We will have an open forum again with a chance for your input to the board with suggestions

for improvement and recommendations for change. Plan on attending, and I will see you

there.

The will be an announcement of a new

promotion to increase membership. We still need every member to try to recruit

new members to come and enjoy the club.

As I stated before, the priorities for

2014 are: maintain and grow our mem-bership, provide a high quality golf course, deliver a quality dining experi-ence and continuously communicate to

the membership. I feel we are doing well

on all of these goals.

So finish the year with a bang and

join us at the annual meeting!!

August 15, 2014 From the President, Craig Druskins

Inside this issue:

Manager’s Report

Upcoming Events

Treasurer’s Notes

2

Pro Shop 3

Tournament & Golf

Greens and Grounds

4

Marketing

Mah Jongg Tournament

5

Social Committee 6

Cards and Mah Jongg 7

In Memoriam

Louis Torrice

Treasurer’s Notes Sukey Stump

Net Profit/ (Loss) for the club for June was $32,207,

which is $2,759 ahead of the $29,448 budgeted profit. YTD profit is right on budget with a $352 variation. Although June Net Operating Income numbers were closer to budget than

previous months, we remain behind budget $30,932 YTD. Again, both golf and restaurant income are behind budget for the month and YTD; and this miss was partly offset by dues

and pro shop sales ahead of budget.

We should continue to thank Pam and her staff for their excellent cost control. Total Operating Expense was $7,182 ahead of budget for June and $30,580 favorable YTD. This

favorable expenditure variation offsets the below-budget in-come, which results in profit numbers very close to or better

than budget. If the Operating Expense was right on budget

YTD, the club would have lost over $30,000 through June.

As you frequently hear from me, we all have to contend with cost increases that are beyond our control. The club operations are no exception. A couple examples of these are

recent food cost increases and the upcoming increase in the minimum wage. As of September 1, 2014, the minimum wage

will increase almost 10%, up to $8.14/hour from $7.40/hour.

In the face of rising prices, we can’t continue to rely on

the staff’s cost control without sacrificing club operations. This underlines the importance of bringing in new members and everyone utilizing the golf and restaurant as much as pos-

sible.

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August 23rd and 24th Club Championship

August 27th Member’s Scramble

August 28th Final Ladies Day League

August 31st IRGC/Mullet Lake Scramble

Sept. 1 Labor Day No Leagues

Sept. 2nd Men's 18 Hole Holiday Deviation

Sept. 3rd Ladies' Night League Holiday Deviation

Sept. 3rd Men's 9 Hole Holiday Deviation

Sept. 4th Ladies' Day League Breakfast & Fun Day

Sept. 4th Couples Fall League Starts

Sept 8th Ladies’ Night League Scramble & Meeting

Sept. 9th Men’s Night League Position & Banquet

Sept. 10th Men’s day League Position & Banquet

Sept. 12th 8 AM Board Meeting; Ryder Cup Pairings

Dinner

Sept. 13th and 14th Ryder Cup

From Our Manager, Pam Phipps Upcoming Events

In spite of the slow start and the cool spring and

summer the club is on budget for the year. Mer-chandise sales have been better than budget and up from last year. Food sales are up from last year as

well. The club is at a point where the financials seem to have stabilized, but capital equipment and improvements to the club have been held back the past few years. The

board is in the process of prioritizing the list and how it will be paid for.

I really want to thank all the members for joining the club and supporting the club one way or another. I am just amazed at the dedication of the membership; for example, the countless volunteer hours spent to main-

tain the flower beds and the painting of the clubhouse and the deck. This volunteering has occurred for a long time. I have heard stories about members being on bull dozers to help build the course, helping to build

the clubhouse and even building the benches we sit on. Some of you

don't use the course very often and continue to support the club.

In addition to thanking the members, I want to thank the staff for their hard work. The course has been in excellent shape all year, the restau-

rant staff and the golf shop staff have been working hard to learn the members’ names and offer service with a smile. It is amazing what can

happen when everyone is working together to make the club successful.

Hopefully, we can all work together by inviting our friends and neighbors

to join the club. As you will read and hear, the membership and market-ing committee has a new campaign "Give the Gift of Golf". The goal for

this campaign is twenty five members. Please help us reach our goal.

I want to begin by thanking all the members who gave me very nice compliments regarding the staining of the decks. However, the

real accolades belong to the members who worked one and two days to get it done. If you see Jim Whitmore, Steve Bataran,

Chuck Kraegel, Gene Pezon, and Kevin Clarke, give them a pat on the back.

An inexpensive solution has been found to the repairs needed on the bi-fold doors to the meeting room. Dave Hill offered to do

it, but couldn’t until September. Sometime in the next few weeks John Rhadigan will remedy our problems.

Finally, the pictures for the dining room wall have been ordered and should be here in the next few weeks. They will display our

beautiful course in the best possible way to not only our member but to guests and visitors as well.

Thank Terry Foster for painting the front entrance door to the clubhouse. It was decided to paint both sides in the same shade of

green. How appropriate as you enter the Greenside Grill.

Kim Wilkins has also found a solution to the staining of the chairs in the barroom. He completed one and it looked great. The committee will be working on this for some months, and the bar area should look great next spring. Actually, we have a number

of projects to complete when the club slows down in October, so we may be calling for some help.

Lastly, and the most exciting thing, is that the board has requested the house committee to develop a plan for the updating of the barroom and sunroom. After 20 years the area could use some renovations. If there is anyone in the club who has some designer knowledge and experience and could help us put this plan together, please contact Ron Berg. He’s colorblind and might make an

ok committee chair, but we wouldn’t want him looking at color charts!

House Committee Report Ron Berg

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As July ends and August starts, the club

looks forward to two marquee events:

the Club Championship and the

Ryder Cup. The Club Championship

names our Annual Club Champions

based on gross scores. It is flighted

and all golfers are invited to participate.

There is also a stableford event as well

during the event. A banquet is held at

the end on Saturday. During this event,

the Ryder Cup teams are selected. The

Ryder Cup is a match play event where

teams are chosen and one team plays

another. The format is the traditional

match play events of Four Ball, Four

Somes and Singles play. Sign up for

both of these events are currently in

the pro shop.

Before golfers leave for Florida, it’s

good to go through your checklist.

Getting your clubs in order is an im-

Wise Words from Westbrook

portant step. The pro shop does re-

gripping and is often a cost effective

way of keeping your clubs in working

order. It is recommended to regrip

your clubs every other year or sooner.

Check with JP or Pam in regards to grip

inventory or if you need it done. Maybe

we need to update our old equipment

with a new model. Get your game pol-

ished up with a lesson or lesson pack.

A mid-summer tune up or short game

lesson might help for the club champi-

onship or the last few league weeks.

Let us know how we can better serve

you. Check your shoes, too. The

locker room can clean, polish or

respike your shoes.This might help you

shoes last another summer!

I played my first tournament with some

members. Jill Whitmore, Ginny Braid-

wood and Paulette Paschen and I

played in the NMPGA Pro-Ladies at

Harbor Point GC. We had a respect-

able showing, and Jill and I both won

proximity for closest to the hole. Each

summer, I play in several of these and

am always looking for a team. Let me

know if you are ever interested, and

we can compete together.

In September, the club begins its Cou-

ples Night League on Thursday nights

which runs for six weeks from Septem-

ber 4 through October 9 with a shotgun

at 4:30pm. Sign up in the pro shop to

participate.

The pro shop is having a “Summer

Blues” sale, discounting select Sun

Mountain golf bags, outerwear, bottoms

and tops up to 50% off. Take advantage

on extra discounts on the Taylor Made

golf equipment in stock. All hats and

visors are now $5 off. Use up all those

certificates or just pick out a nice gift for

an upcoming birthday.

Congratulations to our President’s Cup

champions of 2014: Jill Whitmore de-

feated Margie Steller 4 and 3 in the finals

for the women’s division. Mike Vizina

outlasted Gary Freismuth 4 and 3 to

take the men’s division. Good Job to all

our finalists! It was a great multi month

tournament thanks to the participants

staying within the deadlines when sched-

uling his/her match.

Stay posted to the website and calendars

for upcoming events like the August

Members Night.

Yours in Golf,

John Paul Westbrook, PGA Head Golf

Professional

Attention Members:

Please be sure to check in with the pro shop before golfing and sign your receipt for charges. Be sure the charges are correct before signing. Hopefully, this will prevent charge

errors and make the monthly bills run smoother. Also be sure to sign for charges in the Greenside Grille and look over the items before signing. These errors are much easier to correct if caught right away.

Thank you! Amanda

Check-in

the

first!

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Tournament and Golf Gary Freismuth The 2014 tournament season is in full

swing with several champions already crowned and more to come in the next

several weeks.

The 2nd annual MIXED CLUB

CHAMPIONSHIP was held recently on a wonderful Sunday afternoon. This event is growing in popularity as players

enjoy the three different formats used to compile scores. Again this year no divorces were reported as spouses

played together attempting to scramble and play alternate shot. Perhaps the dinner and cocktails soothed a few fraz-zled nerves. Congrats to Muriel and

Charlie Lange as the overall winners with Jill and Larry Lutz taking home

the low net prize.

This year’s President’s Cup has come

down to just one more match. On the ladies side we saw Jill Whitmore shoot the round of her life to defeat

Margie Steller in a spirited champion-ship match. Jill had been runner-up a few

times, but this was her year to win it all.

In the men’s bracket the championship

match pits Mike Vizina against Gary Freismuth. By the time you read this article the match will have been played

and we will report the outcome next

month.

Aug. 23&24 are the dates for this years Legend’s Tournament—the

Club Championship. Sign up forms are available in the pro shop, from JP or your league president. We hope to

have divisions from the white, gold, red and yellow tees—and several 9 hole flights. Please consider signing up for

this event. Most play is handicapped giving everyone a chance to be a winner. Sunday’s play will be followed by an op-tional dinner. At this dinner champs will

be honored, toasted AND this year’s RYDER CUP teams will be deter-mined. For this tournament all tee

groupings and starting times will be set by our pro, JP Westbrook. JP will

also set up the course to make this a fun

and challenging event. We encourage you to try this tournament this year. It will be an excellent opportunity to test

your skills, meet some new members and have some fun with your golf game. If you have any questions see, your pro

or any member of the T&G Committee.

Keep hitting it straight and see you

around our club!!!!

The 19th Annual ILEF Scholarship Golf Tournament was held at IRGC on Sunday, June 22nd.

Sixty-six golfers participated in the event which raised $19,500 ($16,500 net) for the founda-tion. A scholarship program benefitting Inland Lakes High School graduates has been the ma-

jor focus of the Foundation to date.

The ILEF awards an Indian River Golf Club scholarship each year which goes to a qualified

IRGC employee or member of the Inland Lakes golf team. The 2014 recipient of the IRGC scholarship is Averie Mesack-Warner, who is employed in our restaurant operation. Please

take the opportunity to congratulate Avery the next time you see her.

Winners of the tournament this year were:

Men’s Division – Greg Carlson, Gary Lange, Scott Lange, and Darren Vizina

Women’s Division – Sue Garlick, Carol Miller, Janet Parker, and Mary Shaw

Mixed Division – Carol & Gary Freismuth and Margie and Jim Stellar

The Foundation would like to thank the many IRGC members who either participated in or

volunteered their time for this event.

Inland Lakes Educational Foundation Scholarship Golf Tournament

Indian River Golf Club and the Board

of Directors recognize the Michigan law passed in 2010 and amended in 2013 establishing us as a smoke free

environment. his includes the areas in the club house and on the deck.

We are requiring members to follow state law and ask

that there be no smoking in the club house, on the deck

and no closer than 10' of the deck.

IRGC and Mullet Lake Scramble at Indian

River Golf Club

September 31, 2014

9 hole scramble at 3:30

2 members of Indian River with 2 members

of Mullet Lake

Fee $5 plus cart fee

Sign Up today

NEW- NEW FUN EVENT

Please welcome new members:

BURKE, JIM

birdogs1740@aol.com

Birthday: 03/03/1955

Address:

3971 Wenonah Po Box 2112

Indian River Michigan 49749

Type: Trial

Phone:

231-

238-

6854

Cell

Phone:

248-

892-1373

Spouse: Gina

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Membership/Marketing Committee The Membership/Marketing Committee has an offer you can’t refuse! IRGC is “Giving the Gift of Golf”. The pre-

view offering will be presented at the annual meeting. In order to take advantage of the balance of the golfing sea-son, we are “Giving the Gift of Golf” to potential new

members. They can enjoy the course, restaurant, and gen-eral atmosphere of Indian River Golf Club. Details are as follows:

“Giving the Gift of Golf”

The IRGC Board has agreed to allow all current IRGC members the opportunity to offer an invitation to a family

member, friend, neighbor or acquaintance to join IRGC. This invitation will allow the recipient to join IRGC with no initiation or joining fee: a savings up to $4700.

The potential member will be required to pay current an-nual dues and required minimums. Current dues and minimums are:

Single: dues $1320 restaurant minimum- $250 Couple/family: dues $1915 restaurant minimum- $500

If the invitee decides to accept this invitation and fulfills

these obligations for five years, they will receive an IRGC Equity Certificate at no additional cost.

You, the sponsoring member, will receive a $100 credit on your bill in each of the five years the invitee remains a par-ticipant in good standing. This credit will appear every July,

following the invitee’s beginning date.

Additional invitations will be available in the club office, as we are not limited to inviting only one perspective mem-

ber.

In addition to member word of mouth, the “Gift of Golf”

will be advertised in local newspapers, and online. A fre-quently asked questions and related answers will be in-

cluded with this invitation.

Marketing and Membership Committee Chairperson: Candee Tucker

Indian River Golf Club

Is

“Giving the Gift of Golf”

It is that time of year to say thank you to the many families who have donated so

much of their time, talents and money to help beautify our club. These families purchase flowers and maintain the flower beds. Club House – Ralph and Linda Lindgren helped purchase the hanging

Jack and Pat McGuirk – planter box near the pro shop Bob and Jesse McFadden – parking lot bed Dale and Mary Shaw, Ray and Ann Parks – steps to the pro shop

Ken and Kathy Millard – planters on the front porch Joe and Nancy VanAntwerp – both sides of the front steps Hole # 1 – Patsy and Dewitt White, Brent and Mary Willison - Tee box

Tina and Bill Bingham – Fairway bed Hole # 3 – Steve and Sally Bataran – Tee box Terry and Bob Foster, Pat and Bill Bray, Pam and Jerry Lesperance – Highway sign Sally and Tom Snyder – Pond

Hole # 6 – Sue and Scott McPherson Hole # 7 – Carol and George Miller Hole # 8 – Karen and Rick Pung, Carol and Gary Freismuth

Hole # 9 – Sue and Bud Garlick – Tee box Karen and Dave Hill – Deck bed Hole # 11 – Karen and Jeff Hamal

Hole # 15 – Sue and Bob Schultz – Tee box and Fairway beds Planters by the Restroom – Mary Lou and Mike Reardon

When you see these people, remember to thank them. A special thank you also goes out to Vern Binder (and Dick) and Joanne Hawthorne for overseeing these and making sure that they stay watered.

Paulette Paschsen had her first hole-

in-one on #17. Kurt Oswald also had

a hole-in-one on #13 Thursday, July

31st. Congratulations to both!

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Muriel and Charlie Lange as the overall winners Jill and Larry Lutz taking home the low net prize.

Second Annual Mixed Club Championship Results

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Social Committee Jerry Lesperance, Chairperson

The July Member Scramble featured the annual hole-in-one

contest. Over 60 golfers played in the scramble and more than 70 members enjoyed the contest from the deck. Mary Shaw was closest to the pin for the women and David Ogg

was closest for the men. Both split the pot of money for their efforts. What's next?

THE AUGUST MEMBER SCRAMBLE! Join us on Wednesday, August 27th. The Scramble will be

followed with dinner and entertainment by: BEACH KING

They were here last August, and were asked back because so many members enjoyed their music. The scramble will begin with a 3:30 pm shotgun. Entertainment will start at 6

pm until 9 pm. Sign up in the pro shop and watch for more details in the club house lobby and in the locker room.

Be sure and mark your September calendar for the Mem-ber Scramble on Wednesday, September 24th.

Indian River Golf ClubIndian River Golf Club Presents:Presents:

“Art On The Green”“Art On The Green”

September 18, 2014September 18, 2014

4:00 to 6:00 PM4:00 to 6:00 PM

Come to “happy hour” at the bar and enjoy the art show presented by the mem-Come to “happy hour” at the bar and enjoy the art show presented by the mem-

bers of Indian River Golf Course. The arts are many and varied ranging from paint-bers of Indian River Golf Course. The arts are many and varied ranging from paint-ing, to wood carving, to writing, to jewelry and more. Some items will be for pur-ing, to wood carving, to writing, to jewelry and more. Some items will be for pur-

chase, but others are just to enjoy. chase, but others are just to enjoy.

,Inforormation: Pam Kroeger at 941-400-6404

At Indian River Golf Club 2013

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Indian River Golf Club

P.O. Box 428

Indian River, MI 49749

231-238-7011

2013 Officers:

President: Craig Druskins

Vice-President: Bruce Hunting

Secretary: Bill Bray

Treasurer: Suzanna Stump

Tee Times 238-7011

Restaurant 238-8515

W E A R E O N T H E W EB !

W WW . I ND I AN R IV ERG OL FCL UB . C O M

Euchre Every 1st and 3rdThursday

Join players for dinner at 5:00 PM

Card play is from 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Please call or email Sue or Bob Schultz

by noon on Wednesdays 231-238-4281

SCHBOBIR@HOTMAIL.COM

.

Welcome to all IRGC members who

enjoy a game of bridge. You are invited to play Duplicate Bridge on Tuesday at 6:00 pm (5 pm for dinner, if you can join

the dinner crowd) and/or Party Bridge on Thursday. Come at noon for lunch and 1:00 for bridge

Please call Margie Reh (238-2220) to sign up for Duplicate Bridge and Pat Stanton (238-8927) to sign up for Party

Bridge. Sign up for one week or multi-ples. We always need and love new play-ers. Non-members can also sign up for a

minimal fee. The cost is $99 for the quar-ter (3 month bridge membership) or $5.00 guest fee per day. Call with ques-

tions.

Mah Jongg play is Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 2:30+ PM. Beginners are

welcome. To inquire about learning the game, contact Jessie McFadden at 238-

7369.

Mah Jongg Tournament Winners

Tuesday, August 12th was the annual Mah Jongg Tournament. Tension and concen-

tration were intense as players vied for maximum points for Mah Jongg hands. The winning

players were Judy Plecas in first place with 150 points, Connie Ogg in second place with

120 points and Carolyn Martin won third place with 100 points. Prizes were also awarded

to Karen Hamal for making the first concealed hand and to Diane Billingsley for being first

to complete a 2014 hand.

Pam Lesperance and Pat Bray were the organizers of this year’s Mah Jongg Tourna-

ment. Everyone enjoyed the ambiance provided by the decorations and wonderful food.

Thank you to them for all the work they did to make this year’s tournament a success.

Carolyn Martin Judy Plecas Connie Ogg