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The Current
November 2014
Po Box 663
Jamestown, NY 14702-0663
great member experience. Nobody does it better than
we do at MBCC, and we really can't stress how important it is that we all pull together to support the club
Every month as I sit down to write the letter to the and enjoy our facilities for our parties or for a great
membership, I try in vain to come up with a topic more dining experience anytime.
interesting to open with than the current weather. This
month, I can't help myself since the fall season that Planning continues as our Budget Committee and
we've all been lucky enough to enjoy has been spec- management team work to finalize the budget for the
tacular. With snow in the forecast, here's wishing all coming year. 2014 has been a year that has brought
of our golfing members a few more rounds to enjoy many changes and with it some challenges. Through
with friends before old man winter knocks down au- all the changes, our membership remains strong and I
am confident that we will continue to experience imtumn's door.
provements in our golf course, the service and quality
Last Saturday over 100 members and guests joined of the experience in our house, and the overall value of
together to celebrate the rich history and the bright what it means to be a member of Moon Brook Country
future of Moon Brook Country Club at the President's Club.
Ball. It was a night that my family and I will never
forget and that we were honored to be a part of. Con- Lastly, I’m pleased to announce that the board has
gratulations and a special thank you to our outgoing unanimously elected Randy Ordines to be next year’s
Directors, Ben Toter and Brian Martin, for all of their President of MBCC. Randy brings a passion for the
hard work and dedication to the club over the last three club that is unparalleled and I know he will be an outyears. Also, a special thank you to our General Man- standing advocate for the membership as the board
ager, Sasha Wakefield, and the house staff for throw- continues to work to make Moon Brook the gem in our
community that it has been for nearly 100 years.
ing an outstanding party!
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
See you at the Club!
Speaking of parties….I'd like to encourage everyone to
consider Moon Brook as you plan that special event
for your family, friends or co-workers. If you’ve visited the club for lunch or dinner lately, you’ve probably noticed quite a few new faces (more on this from
Sasha in her letter). Please extend to all our new staff
a kind Moon Brook welcome as they are excited to be
here and they look forward to providing you with a
Hans P. Auer
President
Moon Brook Country Club
Office ……………………………………………………..484-1787
Dining Room………………………………………………661-9350
Pro Shop …………………………………………………..484-1720
Greens Superintendent……………...……… …………….484-9254
Swimming Pool …………………………... ……………..488-1097
Fax Number ………………………………………………661-9351
E-Mail ……………………………………info@moonbrookcc.com
General Manager……………….…………………..Sasha Wakefield
Greens Superintendent …………….………………....Howard Ellis
Golf Professional ……………………………...……….Mike Kaye
THE CURRENT
“The Current” is a monthly publication of Moon Brook Country
Club. It is sent the first of each month with the news of upcoming events, the
social calendar, dining room specials, and reports of what has happened in the
previous month.
Any articles of information to be included in the next newsletter
must be submitted to the Office before the 20th of the month prior to the
mailing.
Please be aware of the deadline (the 20th). Any information
submitted after that date cannot be sent out until the following month.
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WELCOME
HOUSE MINIMUM REMINDER
Just a reminder that the last
quarter of House Minimum for
this year must be used by
November 30, 2014
We would like to take this
opportunity to welcome the
following new members to Moon Brook
Country Club:
Name
Class
Richard & Carol Dixon
Dr. William Begalla
A
D
Moon Brook Women’s Association
“Strong Women” Dinner
Thursday November 20, 2014
Ladies, we have a spectacular evening
planned for you. Start the holiday season off
right with a night of fantastic food & fellowship
at Moon Brook.
CHRISTMAS PARTIES
The price is only $40.00 per person
(plus tax & gratuity). Invite a guest (or more)
and call 484-1787 to reserve your table. Please
RSVP by November 17th.
Planning a get together for the
Holiday Season? How about having it at
Moon Brook? We still have a few
openings left. We will be happy to
accommodate any size group
up to 240 people.
Please contact Sasha Wakefield at
484-1787, she will be happy to assist you
in planning your Holiday Event !
2015 Yearbook
We are in the process of updating our
files for the Directory in the Yearbook.
If you have any changes in telephone
numbers, either at home or work, please notify
Happy Holidays !
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Clubhouse News
Upcoming Events
Once again the cold weather is creeping
up on us and the golf season is coming to an end.
We encourage you to use Moon Brook in November and December for Lunch, Dinner and Holiday
Parties.
November
Women’s Association
Empowering Women
Thursday, November 20th
Stop in and get to know our staff. We
have Tiarra and Lindsey behind the bar ready to
serve you a cocktail to unwind after a long day,
with our
complimentary house made parmesan chips. If
you need a little more than chips
please check out our Bar Snacks Menu. Available
all day.
December
Tom & Jerry Brunch
Sunday, December 21st
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 14th
We have got you covered at the bar, but
lets not forget about the ladies in the dining room,
Cindal, Jackie, Cindy, Jenna, Stacy, Tracy and
Alyvia. They are all ready to help bring you into
the Holiday Spirit by serving you a wonderful
Moon Brook dinner with family and friends.
GREENS & GROUNDS
We are open for lunch 11:30 Tuesday With the growing season over, it is time to prepare
the golf course for winter.
thru Friday and Dinner from
5:00 to 9:00 Tuesdays thru Saturdays. (Closed
The irrigation system and the bathrooms were winSundays & Mondays)
terized the last week of October.
I know that you have many choices when
it comes to dining out. I want you to know that The leaves continue to fall, and we will mulch
we are committed to making Moon Brook CC the them as long as conditions permit to make clean up
easier in the spring. All surfaces will be treated
place you think of first.
with plant protectants at the latest possible time to
If there is anything I can do to enhance prevent winter diseases, and the greens will be
your dining experience, Please do not hesitate to heavily topdressed with sand to ensure smoothness
bring it to my attention. Remember your feedback in the spring.
is always
The golf course will remain open for play throughappreciated.
out the winter. Please use the teeing areas desig“One of the real joys of the Holiday Season
nated by the silver markers on the white tee boxes.
is the opportunity to say Thank You and
The seniors and ladies should use the front of their
wish everyone the very best this Holiday Season” respective teeing areas.
Signs will be placed on #1 tee and #10 tee on days
that special rules are necessary.
Thank You,
Sasha Wakefield
General Manager
Thank You
Howard C. Ellis, CGCS
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From the Golf Shop…
MOTORIZED ELECTRIC PULL
CARTS MUST BE
REMOVED FROM
STORAGE NOW. IT IS BEST TO
STORE THEM IN A DRY AREA
WITH TEMPS OF
40 DEGREES OR MORE.
YOUR BATTERIES SHOULD BE
CHARGED AND PLACED OFF OF
THE FLOOR.
We will be officially open through
Saturday, November 15th. Hopefully the
weather will allow us to have an extended
golf season and play well into December. If
the weather is nice there is a good chance
the carts will be running. Call the proshop to
check on the status of carts for the day and
either someone will answer or a recording
will let you know if they are running or not.
The range will remain open through
November 15th but we will be using the mats
for the rest of the season.
Remember the New York State Golf
Association’s season to post scores is from
April 15th until October 31st. Rounds played
at Moon Brook CC are only posted during
this period and are not posted from Nov 1st
until April 14th.
Anyone storing their electric carts should
pick them up soon and store them in a warm
location for the winter. Your fully charged
batteries need to be stored in an area that is
50 degrees or warmer. Clubs may be left for
the winter but remember they are sometimes
difficult to get at the last minute when we
are closed. If you play “late” season golf or
are traveling, please pick them up on or
before November 15th.
2014 Holes in One
03/26/2014
5/19/2014
5/28/2014
6/09/2014
6/16/2014
8/26/2014
9/19/2014
10/7/2014
Greg Smith
Sue Manitta
John Deppas
Salim Sarvaiya
John Deppas
Chuck Brininger
Jason Stronz
Ed Shults
FL
#8
#13
#13
#13
#4
NY
# 17
Please call the shop to report all Hole’s in
One made during our off season.
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November 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
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2
3
Club House
Closed
9
16
11
Club House
Closed
Club House
Closed
30
Club House
Closed
12
18
19
25
Club House
Closed
7
Club House
Closed for Dinner
Private Event
Sat
1
CLOSED
FOR
LUNCH
8
GRILLED PORK
W/ FIRE
ROASTED APPLE
13
14
CLOSED
FOR
LUNCH
15
BRUSCHETTE
GROUPER
PASTA
NIGHT
Club House
Closed
24
6
TENDERLOIN
CAPRESE
SANDWICH
PASTA
NIGHT
Club House
Closed
17
23
5
PASTA
NIGHT
Club House
Closed
Club House
Closed
Fri
Dining Room Hours
Lunch : Tuesday - Friday 11:30 a.m.
Dinner : Tuesday - Saturday 5:00 - 9:00
4
10
Thu
26
CLOSED
FOR
LUNCH
20
21
Ladies Dinner Party
Regular Dinner
Service in Men’s Grill
22
27
29
CLOSED FOR
THANKSGIVING
28
CLOSED
FOR LUNCH
STUFFED CHICKEN
CLOSED
FOR
LUNCH