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Tee Times Newsletter – February 2007
February 7, 2007
UPCOMING EVENTS
Follow links for additional information:
SOLD OUT - “A Taste of Paris” - Friday, February 16, 2007
Sens Night on TV – Thursday, February 27, 2007
Murder Mystery Night – Saturday, March 10, 2007
APPOINTMENT
We are pleased to advise the appointment of Roger Stanion as a member of Cedarhill’s Executive Committee for the 2007 season. Roger rejoined Cedarhill in 1997 and is an active member of our Thursday morning Senior Men’s League. As a Director at Large, Roger will sit as Executive’s liaison to the club’s Social Committee. Please join me in welcoming Roger to the team.
IN MEMORY
It is with sadness we advise the passing of Gord Scott on Monday, January 15th. Gord was a long time member of Cedarhill, served on many committees and was appointed as President of the club for the 1983-84 seasons. As an active member of the golfing community. Gord also served as President of the OVGA and was the founder of the Ottawa Valley Junior Intersectional Golf program in 1985. Our expressions of sympathy go out to Gord’s wife Joyce and family.
MEMBERSHIP
We are pleased to advise a continuing relationship with Callaway Golf whereby we will be offering newly initiated members of the club the opportunity to receive a set of Callaway X20 Golf Irons and a Callaway carry or cart bag. This offer is more fully detailed on our web site and some restrictions apply.
Apart from the above, for those of you who have yet to renew for the 2007 season, just a reminder that the first instalment is now overdue.
Unpaid balances carry an interest penalty of 2% monthly.
SIMULATORS
Our two indoor golf simulators are up and running for the 2007 season. Two new projectors have been purchased ensuring sharp and realistic images of the 40+ golf courses available for your enjoyment. The projectors won’t improve your golf score but that can be addressed by our club golf professionals Greg Chambers and Pat Laderoute. Give them a call, book your tee times on the simulators (a great venue for a small party) or take a lesson to ensure you keep your game in shape over the winter season. Watch for details on the season ending “Simulator Challenge” open to members only. There’ll be great prizes for those participating.
CLUB EXECUTIVE (Sandy Farrell, Club President)
The subject of charging entrance fees for competitive golf events at Cedarhill has been under review for a number of months. As you are aware, the Executive approved a motion presented by the Playing Committee last fall for the temporary implementation of mandatory entrance fees for events administered by the Playing Committee. The notion behind the charging of a mandatory fee was that the fee would serve to increase camaraderie and competitive spirit within the events and, ultimately, the club. Any undistributed funds would be returned to the membership at the wind up of the season. Feedback has been gathered from the membership and at a meeting of the Executive held on Monday, January 29th, the following motion was presented to the Executive by your Playing Committee and approved.
Motion
That the Playing Committee hereby:
1. request and receive the mandate from the Club Executive to charge fees for events
2. undertakes to complete the necessary advance notices to the membership regarding each event and associated fees, detailing the purpose of the fee i.e.; BBQ or other form of meal or entertainment, prizes, prize tables, etc.
3. undertakes to ensure that funds collected at any event are redistributed for that event and that unexpended funds will be put into the Executive account for distribution to the benefit of club members
4. presents fees for the prize table/social component of any championship event as voluntary and that competitors not participating in the paying of an entry fee for that component cannot share in any prize distribution/social component (e.g. meal) other than the normal trophies awarded to the winners in their respective categories
5. requires further funding to support internal issues, these funding requirements and issues are to be submitted to the Executive Committee for consideration and approval
As you will note, the fee issue is approved as a voluntary process for events administered by your Playing Committee. It is hoped, that over time, all members will welcome this initiative for its ultimate purpose, that of creating camaraderie and spirit within the club, and fully participate in the overall programs put forward by your Playing Committee.
ANNOUNCING OUR “FOOD & BEVERAGE FOURSOME”
Food & Beverage Manager
Frank Jolicoeur (seated) comes on board as our new Food & Beverage Manager commencing Monday, February 5, 2007. Frank has many years experience in the industry, having served as Food & Beverage Manager at The Manderley for the past 15 years. Frank has a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of a golf facility and is known for his hands on approach towards the food and beverage area. Don’t be surprised to see him serving your table or pouring your favourite beverage.
Event Coordinator
Tanya Bartosek (standing middle) joined the Cedarhill team in mid-January and will be assisting Frank in the capacity as Event Planner and Coordinator. This newly created and evolving position will assist with the planning and coordination of golf and non-golf events for members and non-members alike. Tanya is a recent graduate from Algonquin Colleges’ Food, Beverage and Event coordination certificate program. She brings with her related industry experience having worked in a number of other non-golf establishments in the Ottawa area over the past 10 years.
Banquet/Bar Manager
Zeljko Glisic (standing right) has been with Cedarhill since October of 2004 serving in the capacities of bartender, bar manager, banquet manager and over the course of the past two months, has served in the capacity of acting Food & Beverage Manager. Zeljko will work closely with Frank in the staff selection and training process.
Executive Chef
Tom Sedlar (standing left) will continue to “wow” us with his on and off menu offerings. Tom is entering his fourth year as Executive Chef at Cedarhill and continues to spoil us with his “Daily Specials” and fabulous buffets. His preparations for our growing wedding and banquet business along with our recent “A Taste of” events, proves Tom is here to please and has the skills to do so.