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The
Club Chronicles
October 2014 Issue
The Oldest Golf Club West of the Mississippi
BGC Fest
Saturday
October 11, 2014
6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Music 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
New twists on last years great party.
Beer sampling of 20 plus beers in the Formal Dining Room. Seating outdoors if you would like.
Special food pairings with the beers, great snacks to cleanse the palate and much more.
At 6:30 pm the buffet will open in the Banquet Room and will feature the following menu:
BUFFET MENU
Tossed Salad with toppings and dressings
Cole Slaw
Baked Beans
Fresh Baked Breads
Corn
Cheddar Potatoes
Barbequed Pork
Barbequed Chicken
Warm Apple Crisp
Dancing to Rivertown from 7:00pm to 10:00 pm
Members $17.00++ per person
Guests $22.00++per person
Day care service will be provided from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm with meal included
Charge for day care service is $10.00 per child.
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October 2014
Thanks From the Iowa Wife Husband
Terrific again are the only words that come to mind when I think of BGC and the 2014
Iowa Wife Husband Championship. What an awesome job everyone does to make this
Iowa championship such a success.
OFFICERS
President
Mary Saxton
Vice President
Jeff Rucker
Secretary
Steve Swanson
Treasurer
Greg Kirkman
DIRECTORS
Monica Myers
Kelli Taeger
Steve Ritter
Bill Malcolm
STAFF
General Manager
Don Schrack
dschrack2@msn.com
Golf Professional
Joe Butler
Superintendent
Keith Peterson
Executive Chef
Bob Brockert
Bookkeeper
Angie Parsons
aparsons@bgciowa.com
CONTACT US
Clubhouse
319-752-2769
Fax
319-752-3011
Pro Shop
319-752-3720
Grounds
319-752-9733
Pool
319-752-2619
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Thank you members for all that you do – players’ assistants, starters, greeters, ball spotters, registrars, scorekeepers, comfort station workers, etc., over 50 members volunteered!. Our guests from around the state continually tell us how impressed they are,
and what fantastic members and staff we have. (I already knew this!)
This championship is such a success because of the efforts by all of the teams – Joe, Sue,
Jason and the pro shop team; Bob, Calvin, Rod and the house team; Keith and the
grounds crew team; all the volunteer teams, and to Chelsea and the Greater Burlington
Convention and Tourism team. Special kudos to our new leader, Don Schrack for a great
job.
Also, special recognition to our incredible decorating committee led by Cristy Schmidt for
turning our golf club into “BGC Hollywood”, a festive party atmosphere complete with red
carpet! The Friday night party was so energetic and so enjoyed by our guests from
around the state. Thanks to Sue for making the pro shop BGC Hollywood also, complete
with a photo opportunity!
Next year we will be hosting our final Iowa Wife-Husband championship here at BGC,
Sept 10-13, 2015. Put the dates on your calendar now and lets double the number of
BGC members entering. While it will be hard to continually improve on such a successful
event, I know you will give it your all.
Because of your efforts, our incredible BGC member volunteers, the awesome job by our
staff and community support – it will be tough for anyone to match BGC! Thanks for all
that you do! You make me proud.
Jill Blackwood BGC member IWH Championship Chair
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS OF BURLINGTON GOLF CLUB
TO ALL STOCKHOLDERS:
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
Burlington Golf Club will be held at the Clubhouse of the Burlington Golf
Club, 2124 Sunnyside Avenue, Burlington, Iowa 52601 on Tuesday,
October 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. for the following purposes:
1. To elect a President and Directors as provided by the Articles of
Incorporation and the Bylaws of the Burlington Golf Club.
2. To transact such other business as may properly come before the
meeting or any adjournment of adjournments thereof.
By order of the Board of Directors
Steven Swanson
Secretary
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October 2014
JOIN US AT THE CLUB FOR
THE SOCIAL EVENT OF THE
YEAR
Saturday, October 25th
FEATURING
MIDWEST DUELING PIANOS
6:00pm to 7:00 pm Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
and meet and greet with the Performers
7:00pm Sit Down Dinner
8:00pm to 11:00 pm Performance
Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Shrimp and Asparagus Canapes
Phyllo Cups with Chicken and Ham Salad
Served Dinner Menu
Salad with Baby Greens, Arugula, Feta Cheese,
Roma Tomatoes, Croutons
and Basil Garlic Vinaigrette
Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Shitake Merlot Sauce
Served with Salmon with Ginger Soy Glaze
Rosemary Parmesan Potatoes
Fresh Vegetable Medley
Special Dessert Prepared by the Chef
$35.00++ per person
$45.00++ per person for Guests
Their will be no regular dinner service
this evening
WINE AND BEER TASTING
Every Wednesday.
Watch your emails for all the
exciting news and events!
Beer and wine samplings on
Wednesday. New wine list with
more featured Wines-by-theglass. New beer menu with
great micro-brews and imports.
Pork Ribs!
Thursday,
October 16th
November 13th
Served with choice of sauce
and choice of two sides.
Make reservations early a
limited quantity of ribs are
prepared.
Regular Menu also
available.
Half Rack . . . $18.00
Full Rack . . .$24.00
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October 2014
FAMILY TO GO MEALS
HAVE RETURNED
Every Tuesday
Family to go meals are available
for pick up at 5:00 p.m.
Contact the Club at 319-752-2769 to order
your meals. Meals can be ordered for as
few as one (1) person to as many as we
have.
$8.00 per person plus tax and gratuity.
October 7th . . . Baked meatloaf, mashed
potatoes, gravy, sugar snap peas, rolls and
salad.
October 14th . . . Beef Enchiladas, Spanish
rice, salad, chips and salsa.
October 21st . . . Chicken Alfredo, peas,
garlic breadsticks and salad.
October 28th . . . Boneless Pork Chops,
mushroom sauce, cheddar potatoes, green
beans, salad and rolls.
November 4th . . . Beef Pot Roast, red skin
potatoes, corn, salad and rolls.
November 11th . . . Baked Italian Chicken
breast, roasted red pepper pilaf, broccoli,
salad and roll.
November 18th . . . Roast Pork Loin,
mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and rolls.
November 25th . . . Mushroom Chicken
Breast, wild rice blend, carrots, salad and roll
GROUNDS REPORT
October-November Grounds Update
With the beginning of the autumn season we
will be blowing and mulching the trees leaves to
have the golf course as clean as possible as we
go through the autumn season. In late October
we will once again deeptine and sand top dress
all of the greens. In November our main focus
will be preparing the golf course for the winter
season. The irrigation systems and golf course
bathrooms will be winterized.
All of the golf
course accessories such as wastebaskets, ballwashers and bunker rakes will all be brought off
the golf course. We will heavily sand top dress
all greens in mid to late November as well as
apply a dormant fertilizer to the greens and
tees.
Just a reminder about frost: On cool mornings
with clear skies and no winds when the air temperature is less than 40 degrees we may have
frost. Frost is dew that is frozen to the leaf
blades of the turfgrass. We must stay off of all
of the turfgrass areas until the frost is completely melted. If you walk or drive a golf cart
on frost covered turfgrass you may do great
harm to the turfgrass. The grounds staff will
notify the pro shop on mornings when frost is
present as well as an approximate time for when
we can allow you to begin your round of golf.
Your patience is greatly appreciated.
Just a reminder to all private golf cart owners, it
is just as important to continue to check the
water levels in your cart batteries in the fall and
winter months as it is during the golfing season.
Once a month you must check the water in all of
your golf cart batteries.
Sincerely,
Keith Peterson
Golf Course Superintendent
kpeterson@bgciowa.com
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Thursday, November 27, 2014
We are looking for volunteers! Please email Kelli
Taeger if you can help out! kellitaeger@yahoo.com
BGC’s
Annual Halloween
Bash
Sunday, October 26th
11:00am to 1:30pm
Mixed Green Salad
Fresh Fruit Bowl
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon and Sausage
Macaroni and Cheese
Crunchy French Toast with Syrup
Roast Beef
Fried Chicken Breast
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Broccoli Augratin
Breads, Rolls and Whipped Butter
Spooky Dessert Table
Special Brunch Buffet
Adults $16.00 ++
Children 5-12 $8.00 ++
Children under Five
Free
Costume Contest for
the Kids
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Thanksgiving Day
Buffet
Thursday, November 27, 2014
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
BUFFET MENU
Tossed Salad
Toppings and Dressings
Broccoli Salad
Green Bean Casserole
Chateau Blend Vegetables
Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes and Turkey Gravy
Roast Turkey
Herb Stuffing
Pork Loin with Mushrooms
Top Sirloin Roast
Breads and Rolls
Dessert Table
Contact the Club
at 319-752-2769 for your
Reservations. Please let us
know how many children and
special needs like high chairs
or boosters that you will need.
Adults: $18
Children 5-12: $7
Children Under 5: Free
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October 2014
UPCOMING GOLF
EVENTS
FROM THE PRO SHOP
OCTOBER EVENTS
October 4
Saturday—
Final Men’s Tournament
Format: Shamble 4-man team draw. All players
hit tee shot, move to best position, then all
players play out from there with their own ball.
60% of handicap applies. Must use everyone’s
drive at least twice. Count all four scores on par
3’s.
Starting Time: 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - sign up deadline
9:00 a.m. - shot gun
Entry Fee: None.
Must be a Men’s Golf Association Member
PGA PRO: JOE BUTLER
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Golf Shop Monday Hours:
Although the Golf Shop is closed on Mondays for the
Pro’s Day off, golf can still be played. The Cart Room
in back of the Golf Shop is open and operates as
usual 9:00 am. to dark.
REMINDERS:
Handicaps:
The purpose of the handicap system is to make the
game of golf more enjoyable by enabling golfers of
differing abilities to compete on an equitable basis.
Please post any and all scores to ensure a proper
handicap and try to play summer rules at all times.
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
Make the Golf Shop your one stop shop for all of your
Christmas gift giving needs. Golf items make great gifts
for your golfing partner. Don’t forget we offer free gift
wrapping and delivery. If we don’t have it, give us a
chance, we can probably get it.
GIFT CERTIFICATE IDEAS
A gift that keeps on giving. Give your loved one a gift
certificate for club storage or range for 2015. They will
thank you all year long.
Here’s some ideas for you.
Range Membership Club Cleaning and Storage
Club Fitting Lessons
Merchandise.
Dear Members,
The Men’s Golf Association will be meeting sometime
soon to review this years tournaments and work on next
years schedule. If you have any suggestions, please
contact me at the Golf Shop, 752-3720. We are always
looking for ways to improve the golf program.
Thank you,
Joe
F.Y.I.
Restrictions are no longer in effect. No
restrictions on Thursday mornings or
Wednesday afternoons.
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Pro Shop Hours
Tuesday through Friday
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Driving Range closes at 6:00 p.m.
Closes for the year November 1, 2014
GOLF SHOP CREDIT POLICY
Merchandise credit issued from tournament
winnings may be used on stock merchandise
only. Cannot be applied to past purchases.
Not Valid On:
*Sale Merchandise*
*Green Fees*
*Cart Rental*
*Club Repair*
*Lessons*
*Must be used by October 31, 2014!
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October 2014
PRSTD STD
US POST PD
PERMIT #18
BURLINGTON IA
2124 Sunnyside Avenue
Burlington, Iowa 52601
Address Service Requested
UPCOMING EVENTS
SANTA CLAUS BRUNCH
Sunday, December 7, 2014
11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Join us at the Club for a great Sunday
Brunch with all your favorites and a
special visit from St. Nick.
Make your reservations early this event
will fill early.
CANDLE LIGHT DINNER
Wed., December 17, 2014
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
6:00 pm Social
7:00 pm Dinner
Entertainment by the Men of Bel Canto
and
BHS Orchestra
Vegetarian and
Vegan Meals available
No Regular Dinner
Service
this evening