BREAKDOWN August Meridian Valley Country Club
TABLE OF CONTENTS MERIDIAN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
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Hours
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General Manager Letter
Membership
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Upcoming Events
Calendar
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Golf Shop
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Additional Information
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Women's Division
Anniversaries
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MVP Award
Word Search
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August - NATIONAL GOLF MONTH During National Golf Month in August, golfers are encouraged to share their experience and bring new golfers to the greens. August is the time when the driving ranges become a flurry of activity. The modern game of golf may have originated in 15th century Scotland, but it has a solid hold around the world. The oldest tournament takes place in Ayrshire, Scotland at Prestwick Golf Club. Whether played as a team sport or individual, National Golf Month challenges us to take the time to show someone new to the sport and everything they need to know to get started. Whether it’s just addressing the tee or putting or picking the right club, every new golfer needs someone to guide them along the way. HOW TO OBSERVE Be a mentor to a new golfer. Introduce them to the fairway and the hazards. Help them keep score and don’t be too rough. The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) founded National Golf Month in 1993 promoting the sport as family accessible and open to all ages, genders and skill levels.
Beverage Service Monday................................ Closed
Office Monday....................................... Closed
Tuesday................................ 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday & Friday........... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday……………….........… 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday.............................. 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday................................. 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Golf Shop Monday................................ 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday-Friday................... 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday & Sunday............. 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Golf Lab Monday.................................. 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday,Thursday, Sunday...... 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.........8:00am-7:00pm
Tuesday - Friday........................ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday..................................... 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday ...................................... Closed Restaurant Monday..................................... Closed Tuesday .................................... 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday & Friday Lunch....................................... 11:00 AM -5:00 PM Dinner...................................... 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday..................................... 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday Breakfast................................. 6:30 AM - Noon Menu Service.......................... 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday Breakfast................................ 6:30 AM - Noon Lunch………….................……… 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dinner……………................…... 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM *Clubhouse and Beverage Service closings are simultaneous **Unless otherwise noted on reverse calendar
Fitness Center Sunday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday…………... Tuesday & Thursday……… Monday……………….……….
5:00 AM - 7:00PM 5:00AM - 7:00PM 5:00AM - 7:00PM
A letter from our MVCC General Manager Dear MVCC Members,
I vividly remember starting work at MVCC in early January of this year and I fondly remember my first round at MVCC being January 23, with Chairman Harris. As I played the course, I thought about what it would be like to play in the summer months, when it is dry, firm, and fast. Well, July is now here, and I can tell you, unequivocally, we have one of the best courses in the Pacific Northwest. Prior to moving away from the greater Seattle area in 1995, I had the opportunity to play many of the area’s best private clubs, but for no reason, I never played MVCC. Now that I have (and yes, I am a bit biased!) I can honestly say MVCC’s golf course ranks with the very best in our area. Be proud MVCC members, you are privileged to have a very special course and club to enjoy. July is always a popular month for our members as we host the Men’s Member Guest golf tournament and festivities. I heard from many attendees that this year’s addition was one of the best we have seen yet. Course conditions were up with the level of a PGA Tour event, food was amazing, especially the Asian faire night, the Golf Operations team facilitated a magnificent competition, and our administrative team tied the back end of the event together with amazing communications and after-hours event programming. As always, our goal for this event is to provide a memorable member and guest experience, and from the standing ovation by the attendees and their spouses on Saturday night, I would say we exceeded expectations. Thanks to all who competed and to all staff that helped to stage an amazing event. On the business side, there is one item to push forward to the general membership. The Washington State Dept of Revenue Excise Tax Authority has modified one portion of tax collection at clubs. Previously, the State collected a tax on golf rounds played. This rounds tax has been eliminated and replaced with a tax on membership dues. Our Audit Committee and Club Accounting department has been working diligently to clearly understand the complexity of the new tax collection system. I also personally have been working with other area private club managers, to understand how each club is interpreting the new law. Together we are formulating a plan for implementing the new taxation system. Once we formalize the system, we will provide further explanation to our membership. We are happy to report that our Pickleball courts are open for play! Additionally, our children’s playground is open for your kids and grandchildren to enjoy. Pickleball court booking is available on our Northstar Club App or by calling the Golf Shop. For your equipment needs, the Golf Shop has paddles and balls for sale. By mid-August we will introduce a pickleball play schedule to include both reserved and open play periods during the week. Finally, our Board of Trustees has decided to slightly increase our Full Member Equivalent count from 335 cap to 350. This equates to the very limited addition of ten Proprietary memberships immediately available. The FME count increase is due to the fact that our golf round count is down about 14% year to date from 2021, which means we have less people on the golf course. The Board forecasts that the increase in membership count cap will not adversely affect the pace of play on course. Also, with our addition of the pickleball courts, fitness facility programming upgrades, and wine room, we do expect to be adding more social members to the club. Adding to our social membership categories will not affect on-course play, but will bolster our dues revenue at the club positively impacting the bottom line.
See you on the fairways!
Gordy Walker MVCC GM
Upcoming Events
Parent's Night Out: Saturday, August 6th Friday, August 26th 5:00pm - 9:00pm Click Here For More Information
Family Night: Featured Movies Thursdays in August | 5:00pm-8:00pm *Exception dates: August 18th & 25th
Family Night: Campfire Night Thursday, August 18th | 5:00pm - 8:00pm Click Here For More Information
Half Lion Brewing Company Tap Takeover Friday, August 19th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm Farmers Market Saturday, August 20th 12:00pm-4:00pm Click Here for More Information
Click Here for Printable Calendar
GOLFSHOP (253) 631-3133
JR. GOLF
Women's Division Best Ball Tournament Day 2 Monday, August 2nd 8:30am SG
Jimmy Buffett Saturday, August 6th 5:00pm - 9:00pm
JR/senior Chapman Friday, August 5th Afternoon Tee Times 3/6/9 Hole junior club Championship Monday, August 29th
Fun on the Fairways Clinic August 2nd, 9th, 23rd and 30th
Twilight - Food Around the Course Tuesday, August 9th 5:30pm SG Twilight Finale | August 30th Washington Open Pro-Am & Championship Golf Tournament August 12th - 17th Course & Facilities Closed *Limited menu/Dining Services Senior Exchange/ Canterwood Wednesday, August 10th 8:30am SG
Future junior Clinic Series Click Here For More Information
PGA Jr. League schedules Click here for 13U Click here for 17U
F Y I or our nformation
August Golf Course Care
What to expect:
Fill divots with sand & seed Fix ball marks on the green Rake bunkers
Washington Open
What To Expect:
Golf Course and practice facilities closed:
August 12th - August 17th
Members not playing in Washington Open: Reciprocals available - click below for form
Click Here For Request Form
Women's Division
More fun and golf to come in August...
Triad Tournament | August 23 & 30 Registration available now in upcoming events, *Sign up as self- selected two-person teams Handicap is limited to 8 stroke difference between partners, or higher handicap player will be lowered to the limit of 8 3 different formats over two weeks, must be available to play both days (change to play) Aug. 23 - 9 hole Scramble & 9 hole Modified Chapman, tee times assigned Aug. 30 - 18 hole Best Ball and Lunch $25 all inclusive, shotgun at 8:30 am
SUMMER MADNESS 2022 Summer Madness participants – Congratulations to the winners of the first round. Second Round matches should be played from July 17 to Aug 20. Check out the Summer Madness ladders posted on the bulletin board in the Women’s locker room. Summer Madness information, including the ladders, is also posted on the MVCC website under News/Communication Center/Women’s Division/Summer Madness. Chair: Diane Taniguchi
(remove as highlighted) Tees: Red or Red/Green
Awards/General Meeting & Lunch served last day only $25 all inclusive Tournament Chairs: Pam Dost and Camille Sylvester
Best Ball Tournament August 2
The Best Ball Tournament will wrap up on August 2nd with a shotgun start at 8:30 with lunch, awards and a WD General Meeting following.
WSWGA State Championships Recap
Thanks for playing in our Centennial Celebration at the WSWGA State Championship at Overlake G&CC!! Congratulations to Larinda Morson for winning Low Net in her Flight, shooting a very impressive 2 over net for 54 holes of stroke play and to Maryanne Lee for winning Runner Up for Low Gross in her Flight. Team The MVCC Team played its 5th match at Sahalee on June 30th. MVCC earned 5 scratch points and 5 1/2 handicap points against Inglewood. We are currently in 5th place, and only 1 point away from a 4th place tie with Sand Point. The final match is scheduled for August 11th at Rainier Country Club. Click on the link for additional important
Twilight Food Around the Course August 9th | 5:30 Shotgun Currently at a full field, registration is open to be waitlisted if spots become available. Twilight Finale “Celebration” August 30th Upcoming schedule for August: 2nd Tee Times – Least Putts; 16th Course Closed; 23rd Tee Times Sub Par for 3 Worst Holes. Chairs: Tai Kopczynski & Lisa Shaw
Click Here for Additional Important Women’s Division Information
Club Anniversaries
50+ Years Charles Wilson Sharon Pasko
20+ Years Jerry Dinsmore David Wahlin Edward Amundsen David Garberg
40+ Years Louise Daugherty
30+ Years Daniel & Candace McFarland William & Loretta Malinski
10+ Years Larry & Ritchie Hood Wayland & Lisa Scarff Francis & Paula Vangaver Richard & Sheila Metz Mark and Cassie Ronish
Alan & Susan Cornell Bob & Cathi Janzing Carolyn Gifford
MERIDIAN VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB MVP
PGA 2ND ASSISTANT GOLF PRO
PAUL RUSSO
Originally from New York, Paul grew up close by in Sammamish, Washington as a die-hard Giants fan. After attending the University of Idaho PGA Golf Management program, he spent a season in Jacksonville, Florida at TPC Sawgrass, then as an Assistant Professional at Tualatin Country Club in Tualatin, Oregon. Now at Meridian Valley for a little over a year, Paul runs the PGA Jr. League programs and Fun on the Fairways Ladies Clinics. Interested in learning or improving at golf? Contact Paul!
Thank you, Paul Russo for your dedication and commitment to serving our Club and Membership.
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