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JANUARY • FEBRUARY 2015

Stockton Golf and Country Club was established in 1914 by a group of local citizens when there were only twelve golf courses in California.

IN THIS ISSUEPresidents Message ...........1Manager’s Message ............2SGCC Vision & Mission .........2Centennial Sponsors ..........3New Members ...................3In Memorium ....................3Photos from Celebration ....3Senior’s Corner ..................4Member Profile..................4Centennial Book Offer ........4Tuesday Ladies ..................5Philanthropic Program .......5ACH Service .......................5Calendars .......................6-7Director of Golf .................8Upcoming Golf Events ........8On The Course ....................8Kelley’s Korner ...................9Thursday Ladies ...............10Executive Chef .................11Dining Schedule of Hours .112015 Board of Directors ....12Management Staff ...........12

The Celebration continues...100 Years...and Counting!

The Celebration continues...100 Years...and Counting!

Happy New Year to everyone and welcome to the second 100 Years of the Stockton

Golf and Country Club! I am honored that your Board of Directors has asked me to serve as your President this year. In addition, Kevin Kaufman was elected Vice President, Mike Butler Treasurer and Darlene Kelly Secretary. I would like to add my thanks to Jim Anthony and Phil Long for their service and leader-ship. Our other newest Board member, Nick Salvetti. joins continuing Directors Jane Butterfield, Everett Low, Phil Her-rera and Kevin Sanguinetti. Please join me in thanking them for their efforts to “provide superior experiences” for our members and guests.

As many of you already know, 2014 was a good year for your club. We ended the year with more members than we started with, had a small budget surplus, produced some great mem-ber events and ended the year with a smashing celebration of our Centennial Year. Thanks to the committees, volun-teers, and to Bob Young and his staff for all of their hard work enhancing mem-bers’ experiences at our club.

Our work towards becoming “the pre-mier club in the Valley” will continue in 2015. Your Board began work on a Stra-tegic Plan which will be completed early this year. This plan will address specific membership and financial goals. The focus will be on membership growth,

m a n a g i n g our debt structure and the Spanos note, upgrad-ing the golf course, better management of the fitness center and maintaining food and beverage qual-ity. Many of these goals are related and complimentary. I welcome your input as we move forward and, as you know, encourage your participation in the process. If you think we need to improve something, join the committee and voice your opinion. Our committee

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100 Years & Counting!

Over 300 members and their guests joined in on the Centennial Celebra-tion on Sunday, December 14, 2014.

Exactly 100 years to the date when the Club was established in 1914.

If you missed this wonderful Centennial Din-ner/Dance, the photos taken by Tim Ulmer, are posted on the Club’s website at www.stockton-golfcc.com under the History link. In this issue are just a few great photos taken during the festivities! Kudos to all committee members and staff who worked on this Celebration ! It was un-forgettable!

2014 was a good year for the club as we in-creased the membership and offered many dif-ferent events for our members and their guests. Both the Men’s and Thursday Ladies Invitation-als were full with waiting lists. The Sharks swim team went undefeated and had 99 juniors on the team! The Beatles tribute Band and the Camp Out on the Range were both hits. Over 225 had dinner on the range and enjoyed the music of the Beatles. The banquet tables were on the driving range where the balls collect and the band was on the north edge of the hitting area of the range tee. It was a spectacular view watch-ing the band and seeing our beautiful clubhouse lit up at night in the background. As a side note: the San Joaquin Sheriff closed us down early be-cause the band was too loud for the neighbors! All had a good time anyway!

The Camp Out had over 70 adults and kids sleep over on the 18th fairway near the green. 22 tents were put up as the kids enjoyed differ-ent games, dinner and S’mores over the camp-fires. Breakfast was served the next morning and the campers were packed up and gone by 9:00am. Our resident golf professional Richard Howarth and Chere purchased new camp gear just to be our camp hosts !

A new bridge on #10 fairway was built and set in place complimentary of the Shipman’s (Jerry, Patty and Randy). Garrett Becker and Mike Don-

aldson also gave back to the Club by helping gra-ciously with this project as well as others. THANK YOU to all members who have volunteered their time, services or products in order to make this a better Club!

A big thank you also goes to Jim Anthony our 2014 Board President and his Board of Directors. They worked tirelessly for the Club and were liai-sons to all the committees. Kevin Kauffman was very instrumental in helping with the potential challenges the Club was having in regards to the drought and our water situation. Thankfully all turned out well.

Ask a friend to join our Club in 2015. Bring them out for golf, lunch or dinner. Or invite them to one of the many events the Club offers. I will be more than pleased to meet with them, give them a tour of the Clubhouse or send them some membership information. Let’s have a banner year !

Here’s to 2015 ! See you at the Club!

BobBob Young

Message from theGeneral Manager,Bob YoungByoung@stocktongolfcc.com

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100 YearsF R O M T H E G E N E R A L M A N A G E R

VISION STATEMENT:To be the

premier country club in the

San Joaquin Valley

MISSION STATEMENT:We provide superior facilities,

activities, and experiencesfor members, their families, guests, and our community.

S T O C K T O N G O L F & C O U N T R Y C L U B

Jim and ShirleyAnthony

One Hundred Years ...and Counting!One Hundred Years ...and Counting!

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SPECIAL WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS...Miguel & Elissa Villapudua

Golf-Social

Thank You to our Centennial Sponsors:

HOLE-IN-ONE Port of Stockton

BIRDIE LDA Partners –

Mike DonaldsonGeorge & Shirley Spadafore Bank of StocktonSysco FoodsDBI BeveragesDick Belcher

PAR Patrick S. HobinDuraFlameMimi EberhardtPatty FensterwaldKevin SanguinettiSGCC Board of DirectorsJaniTek - Blain Bibb Bob & Marlene Hnath

ANNIVERSARY FUND Mary Ann PolettiRay & Georgianna

Rishwain

Robert & Barbara Ellis Greater Stockton Chamber

of Commerce Garrett & Renee BeckerBarbara DonderoJudy Cheadle In Memory of

Frank & Lenore RaspoIn Memory of

R.E. WilhoitWilliam LynchMerv & Linda Vater

LOCAL BUSINESSES AND STOCKTON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERS

In Memorium:Mr. Robert Dalton, Jr. &

Mr. Charles Bloom

mixer has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 10 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Hors d’ oeuvres will be served again this year.

In 2015 we will report our financial progress more frequently. Beginning with your February statement, we will include a quarterly summary of our revenues and expenses as well as assets

and liabilities. While our financial position is not “flush”, prior boards and your hardworking staff have done an admirable job of managing through some tough times.

So. I encourage you to use your club. We have a fine facility for sharing recreational time, conduct-ing business and community functions, banquets and parties, working out and casual dining. As I

said, this is the first year of the next 100. Let’s make it a good one.

See you at the Club!

MikeMike Whelan SGCC President, 2015

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F R O M T H E C E N T E N N I A L C E L E B R A T I O N

MEMBER PROFILE by Kelley Spooner

Bill was born & raised in Stockton, California to parents Tito and Anita whom came over from Italy. He is one of

three children, attended Stockton High School and graduated from Stockton College in 1954. Just out of school, he went to work for his father at Pacific Storage Company as a dispatcher and moving cost estimator.

In 1965, Bill went into the insurance business with a partner. Merely five years later, in 1970, he bought out his partner and changed the name to Bertilacchi Insurance Agency. Since 1965, the firm has grown to employ 16 full time staff members, the four original family members, bringing great service, along with jobs, to the Stockton area. In 2013, Bill’s son John took over the company’s affairs. They offer personal insurance, business coverages, and are more than just an insurance firm; they are a Stockton family-owned business for 49 years strong and counting.

Bill joined the club in 1968, and is affectionately known around the club as “The Commissioner.” His main responsibilities lie with the group of members called the “Roseville Gang”, and he organizes their golf pairings on Wednesday & Saturdays. The name “Roseville Gang” came about when he was seen playing with his usual foursome Max Freeman, Jack Gall, and Vic Segrini. A car dealer friend of his observed one day that golf balls from this group were flying in all directions. He yelled out to Bill and said you people look like the Roseville gang. The Roseville Gang was a group of car dealers in Roseville, CA that did a series of ads on T.V., doing a bunch of clumsy and goofy things. Still today the name stands, and the golf games are organized

by the “Commissioner.” The group has some 30 members that play from time to time and play to a new handicap after each round, derived from a system known only to the group. It levels the playing field; Bill went on to say, and eliminates the sandbaggers of the group.

Bill and wife Louanne are active in the club participating in many Couples golf events and Holiday tournaments. Additionally, they attend several club functions, and have hosted the company Christmas lunch at the club for a number of years. In 1999, Bill served as the committee chair for the club’s 85th birthday celebration that included Fireworks ending the evening being launched on the 18th fairway capping off a special night for him. When not on the golf course, Bill can be found in the fitness center working out or just “shooting the breeze” with a few friends. The “Commish” is truly a fixture at the club.

Bill BertilacchiWell here’s hoping you all made it

through the festive season and any gifts you received were the ones you

had requested from Santa.On November 7, 2014 the Senior Men’s Club

wrapped up another fun-filled year with the Se-nior Men’s Club Championship. Congratulations are in order to the following folks for winning their respective flights. Winning the Gross Champion-ship was none other than Matt Kucich shooting a respectable 81. Lee Dovichi edged out Guy Petzold in a playoff to win the Net Championship with a 1 under par net 70.

Guy Petzold took the honors in the Bobby Jones Flight with a net 70 and he was followed by Butch McCormack and Kurt Smith who both carded net 72’s. In the Ben Hogan Flight the ever masterful Jim Dyke came out on top with a net 73, and Walt McGillvray was right behind him with a net 74. Rounding out this flight was Keith Belt with a net 77. Hey these guys are good!!!

Players participating in the Home & Home events earn points for each tournament in which they play. At the end of the year the players with the most points are rewarded with a round of golf at a prestigious country club in our area. The 2014 participation point winners are: Guy Petzold (20 pts), Bob Morrison (19 pts), Walt McGillvray (18 pts), Garry Potten (18 pts), Keith Belt (17 points), Ron Daniel (17 pts), Tony Galvez (16 pts), Lance Rieber (16 pts). Alternates, each with 15 points are Ron Beeman, Weldon Hess, Dan Lane, and Phil Long. Well done gentlemen.

Looking forward to the 2015 season, we have a full slate of Home & Home tournaments on our schedule. As in years past we will get things roll-ing with our annual Kick-Off tournament on March 20th. This is one our most popular events of the year, so mark this date on your calendars and get ready to rumble! While you are marking dates on the calendar, be sure to circle July 10, which is when we will be holding our Senior Men’s Invitational…and this tournament has gotten better every year.

The Senior Men’s Club, the 18 and 9 Hole Ladies’ Clubs have been working with the pro-shop staff in developing a Combination Course where select holes will have tees forward of where our current tees are located. The Combo Tees the Senior Men will be using in our Home and Home events will make our course play a little over 6,000 yards which should bring par into play on some of the longer par 4’s.

Get off the couch and make a commitment to join us this Year!!!

How many golfers does it take to change a lightbulb? FORE!

SENIORS’ CORNERMessage from Senior’s Department

Garry Potten, gpbp@pacbell.net

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Pre-Order Now!Dear Members...

Here is your chance to reserve your book(s) of the Stockton Golf & Country Club’s “100 Years and Counting!” This exciting souvenir book, compiled by Pete Ottesen, covers the first 100 years of the Stockton Golf & Country Club’s history! Pete’s work of chronicling our past and highlighting the special moments of the last century, make this volume a special treasure and keepsake.

Many names and photos are detailed in the pages of this book, perhaps even yours or your family’s. It promises to make a wonderful gift for your friends and loved ones.

Reserve your book(s) now. $83.00 per book includes sales tax.

Call the office at 209-466-4313 to reserve yours now! The books will be available after the new year. Limited Quantity! Call Now!

100 Years

The Tuesday Ladies held their Christmas Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, Decem-ber 9, 2014 in the Founders Room with

28 attending. Nancy Bojko did a beautiful job of decorating and each member brought a toy to be given to the Stockton Shelter for the Homeless. Guest Rich Howarth gave a brief talk on some an-ticipated distance changes on our course scheduled for next year. He also gave regrets from Kelley Spooner for her absence and disappointment at a tour-nament scheduled on the same day.

After lunch, Captain Ag-gie Mohrmann gave a heart-felt speech on what the last 3 years has meant to her and her love for golf and her group. She started our awards by giv-ing out the Captain’s Trophy for the low net of the month, June, July, August and December excepted, and may be won only once during the year. The recipients were JAN. Joyce Drew-36; FEB. tied, Judy Green, Nancy Sun-dahl-37; MAR. Joleene Peirano-32; APR. Joyce Belt-33; MAY, Tari Hockert-35; SEPT. Francesca Vera-38; OCT. Candy Retamoza- 38; NOV. tied, Colleen Fetters, Betty Jones-37.

Hal Ingram Low Net Award given to the player with the three lowest net scores in the eight month period was awarded to Joleene Peirano.Tournament of Champions: Champion, Fran-cesca Vera. 1st Flight, Judy Green. 2nd flight, Lynne Riggs

Most Improved Player Award went to Joleene Peirano.Regular Eccy: F9: 1st place tie, Joyce Belt, Joleene Peirano, 3rd place, Janet Salvetti.B9: 1st place tie, Kathy Chinchiolo, Chickie Gre-gerson, 3rd place tie, Joyce Belt, Mary Ann Poletti.Summer Eccy: F9: 1st place, Lynne Riggs, 2nd

place, Joyce Drew, 3rd place, Nancy Sundahl.B9: 1st place, Jan Morrison, 2nd place, Aggie Mohrmann, 3rd place, Marilyn Rauzi.Chip-Ins Award Pins were presented to: Lynne Riggs, Dale Muth and Francesca Vera. Bird-ie Pins were presented to: Joyce Belt, quite an achiever with chip-ins on 3 holes, Louanne Bertilac-chi, Marilyn Rauzi, Lynne Riggs, Dale Muth, Coleen Fetters and Francesca Vera. Break 50 was

accomplished by Tari Hockert.Lynne Riggs presented the outgoing Captain,

Aggie Mohrmann, with a gift.

To finalize the 2014 year, the 2015 officers were installed by our Club Manager, Bob Young. Captain, Marilyn Rauzi: Co-Captain/ Tournament Director, Lynne Riggs: Tournament of Champions, Nancy Sundahl: Treasurer, Candy Retamoza: Sec-retary, Kathy Chinchiolo: Handicapper, Colleen Fetters: Parliamentarian, Aggie Mohrmann.

MarilynMarilyn RauziCaptain, Tuesday Ladies

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HALLOWEEN PARTY PHOTOS...In Center of Article: Mary Ann PolettiRight Side Top: Aggie Mohrmann, Jan Jordan, (guest), Joyce DrewCenter: Judy Green, Kathy Chinchiolo, Nancy SundahlBottom: Colleen Fetters, Joyce Belt, Joanne Deggan (guest)

MORE ABOUT THEPHILANTHROPIC DONORS PROGRAM

This program was designed to provide the Club members the opportunity to make contribu-

tions in the form of cash, property, real or personal, or services. Contributions are specifically targeted for capital projects only!

Contributions are directed to it’s own fund and will not be directed to the Club’s general fund.

This program is administered by a subcommittee of the Board of Directors.

Thank you to the following members for their con-tributions: Thelma Stewart, Freeman & Jana Lane, Kevin Sanguinetti, Max Freeman, Frank & Marilyn Rauzi, Russ & Mitzi Shepherd and Dick Belcher.

ACH SERVICEThe Club is now able to offer ACH

service which allows us to debit your bank account

for your monthly statement amount. No fees for this service.

Sign up in the administration offices with Hope or Elisa.

SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT

HAPPY NEW YEAR

No Thursday Ladies Day CLUB OPEN

Limited Clubhouse Services

Dinner at the Club5-9pm Fireside Room

Dinner at the Club5-9pm Fireside Room

Sunday Couples 11am TT CLUB CLOSED

Men’s Bridge 8am Tuesday Ladies

Sweeps & Putts 8:30am SG B9 ECCY

Trendy Tuesday!Ramen Bar

Thursday Ladies Board Meeting, 9:00am

Comfort Foods

Thursday Ladies Mixer 9:00am SG

House Cmt. Mtg. 4:30pm Three Course Prix-Fixe

No Corkage Night

Dinner at the Club

5-9pm Fireside RoomDinner at the Club

5-9pm Fireside Room

CLUB CLOSED

Men’s Bridge 8amTuesday Ladies Sweeps

8:30am SG F9 ECCY Membership Cmt. 5pm

Trendy Tuesday!Ramen Bar Couples Bridge 7pm

Thursday Ladies

Sweeps 9:00am SG Sr. Men’s Brd Mtg 9:15am

Three Course Prix-FixeNo Corkage Night

Dinner at the Club5-9pm Fireside Room

Dinner at the Club5-9pm Fireside Room

CLUB CLOSED

Men’s Bridge 8amTuesday Ladies Sweeps

8:30am SG B9 ECCY Trendy Tuesday!

Ramen Bar

Green Committee Meeting 4:00pm

Comfort Foods

Thursday Ladies Sweeps 9:00am SG

Finance Cmt. Mtg. 3pm Three Course Prix-Fixe

Dinner at the Club5-9pm Fireside Room

Dinner at the Club5-9pm Fireside Room

CLUB CLOSEDOUTSIDE EVENT

Men’s Bridge 8am Tuesday Ladies

Guest Day Sweeps 8:30am SG F9 ECCY

Trendy Tuesday!Ramen Bar

Board Meeting 5:00pm BINGO:

Dinner @ 6:00pm & Game @ 7:00pm

Thursday Ladies Sweeps 9:00am SG

Three Course Prix-FixeDinner at the Club

5-9pm Fireside RoomDinner at the Club

5-9pm Fireside Room

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JANUARY 2015

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Super Bowl Shotgun TournamentSunday, February 1, 2015, 10am SG

Super Bowl PartySunday, February 1, 2015, 2:30pm - 8:00pm

Valentines Day Sweetheart DinnerSaturday, February 14, 2015

SAVE THE DATES...

SAVETHE

DATE!

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 MartinLuther King Day

Club Open - Limited Clubhouse Services

SUPER BOWL SHOTGUNTOURNAMENT

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 201510:00am Shotgun

$10 Per Player or $30 including FoodCART NOT INCLUDED

FORMAT: 2 Best Net Ball of the Foursome Flighted Teams Make your own team or sign up single!Guests Welcome! • Optional Skins GameEntry Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2015

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 20152:30pm - 8:00pm

Food, Fun And Prizes!

SUPER BOWL PARTY Valentines Day Sweetheart Dinner

Saturday, February 14, 2015

SAVETHEDATE!

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SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT

CLUB CLOSED

Men’s Bridge 8am Tuesday Ladies

Sweeps & Putts 8:30am SG B9 ECCY

Membership Cmt. 5pmTrendy Tuesday!

Pastrami Everything

Thursday Ladies Board Meeting, 9:00am

Comfort Foods

Thursday Ladies Mixer 9:00am SG

Three Course Prix-FixeNo Corkage Night

Dinner at the Club5-9pm Fireside Room

Dinner at the Club5-9pm Fireside Room

CLUB CLOSED

Men’s Bridge 8amTuesday Ladies Sweeps

8:30am SG F9 ECCYCommittee Mixer 5:30pm-7:00pm

Trendy Tuesday! Pastrami Everything Couples Bridge 7pm

Thursday Ladies

Sweeps 9:00am SG Sr. Men’s Brd Mtg 9:15amHouse Cmt. Mtg. 4:30pm

Three Course Prix-FixeNo Corkage Night

Dinner at the Club

5-9pm Fireside RoomDinner at the Club

5-9pm Fireside Room

Men’s

CLUB CLOSED

Men’s Bridge 8amTuesday Ladies Sweeps

8:30am SG B9 ECCY Trendy Tuesday!

Pastrami Everything

Green Committee Meeting 4:00pm

Comfort Foods

Thursday Ladies Sweeps 9:00am SG

Finance Cmt. Mtg. 3pm Three Course Prix-Fixe

Dinner at the Club5-9pm Fireside Room

Dinner at the Club5-9pm Fireside Room

CLUB CLOSED

Men’s Bridge 8am Tuesday Ladies

Guest Day Sweeps 8:30am SG F9 ECCY

Trendy Tuesday! Pastrami Everything

Board Meeting 5:00pm BINGO:

Dinner @ 6:00pm & Game @ 7:00pm

Thursday Ladies Sweeps 9:00am SG

Three Course Prix-FixeDinner at the Club

5-9pm Fireside RoomDinner at the Club

5-9pm Fireside Room

FEBRUARY 2015

Family Style Seafood FeastSaturday, March 7, 2015

Easter Bunny BreakfastSaturday, April 4, 2015, Starts 9am

Easter Brunch BuffetSunday, April 5, 2015, Starts 10am

SAVE THE DATES...

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SUPER BOWL SHOTGUN - 10am

SUPER BOWL PARTY 2:30pm to 8:00pm

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SWEETHEARTDINNER

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Visit the Stockton Golf & Country Club’s Facebook

Page and Watch the 100th Anniversary Celebration Video

posted by club memberDick Belcher.

Rememberto Click “LIKE”

Presidents’ Day

Club Open, Limited Services

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SAVETHE

DATE!

SUPER BOWL

SHOTGUN

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 110:00am Shotgun$10 Per Player or

$30 including FoodCART NOT INCLUDED

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 20152:30pm - 8:00pm

SUPER BOWL PARTYSUPER BOWL PARTY

Valentines Day Sweetheart Dinner

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Seating from 5:30pm to 8:30pmSpecial Limited Menu! Reserve your Table!

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100 Years

Thank you for a wonderful 2014 Centennial Year! We enjoyed many great events cel-ebrating our 100 years. Including; Media

Day & Golf, Centennial Golf & Family Day, Beatles Tribute Band on the range, Family Campout on the 18th Fairway and over 300 members participat-ing in the Year End Gala! You can check out all the fantastic pictures Tim Ulmer took that evening on Tim’s Facebook page. Our 100 year history has been captured and is being published. Many thanks to Pete Ottesen and many others who tackled this project piecing our history together in this Centen-nial Book. To enjoy your copy of this beautifully written Centennial book simply call the office to reserve a copy.

MERCHANDISEWe had another successful Holiday Sip & Shop

event this past December. Lots of members came out to enjoy complimentary hors d oeuvre’s, great deals and hosted Wine & Champagne from “Weibel Family Vineyard & Winery” Thanks Fred and Judy! We are currently receiving all the latest equipment for the 2015 golf season. Remember we offer pro-fessional club fitting and special member pricing on all merchandise. Club fittings can be booked with Me, Kelley Spooner or Matt Marmon, just call the golf shop for an appointment. We still have select items sporting our “Centennial” logo, these will be the last items with this logo so stop on by and pick up a piece of the club’s history.

SUPER BOWLOur first club golf tournament of the year will kick off with our annual Super Bowl Shotgun. This fun (4) player format is a great way to start your Su-

per Bowl day. The shotgun starts at 10:00am on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Along with the golf and awards you are invited to stay and hang out at the club for the big game! To sign up or receive more information please contact the golf shop.

On behalf of the Golf Operation Staff we wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

RichRich Howarth

Message from the Director of Golf,Rich Howarth, PGARhowarth@stocktongolfcc.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS

LIQUID GOLD

Sunday Couples ........................................ Sunday, January 4, 11amSuper Bowl Shotgun Tournament ....Sunday, February 1, 10am

Super Bowl Party ..................... Sunday, February 1, 2:30pm-8pmCommittee Mixer ............................ Tuesday, February 10, 5:30pm

We come to the end of our Centennial year of celebrations, and we look forward to the coming year with

the hope of great weather and hopefully less challenging drought conditions for us all.

The recent rains have helped for sure, and we keep our fingers crossed that the course rains, reservoirs and the snow levels continue to grow for our golf course, home owners and the farmers alike.

Over the last couple of months at the course we have had around 7 inches of rain in total. Our greens have had sodium and bi-carbonates flushed through the root zone which has allowed for greater fertilizer uptake as well as oxygen into the grass plant. Several light top dressings with sand have helped keep the greens a little firmer during the wet periods.

The grass has slowed but is definitely still growing, and we will be maintaining and trying to keep the course detailed as best we can during the winter. We will be undertaking project works while maintain the course, with tree work, drainage work, course fixture replacement or refurbishment and also building a green nursery on the raised area behind #14 green and the restroom closer to #16 green.

Winter time is a time also for us to service and make needed repairs to our equipment. We also will have our pump station serviced to keep our pumps in working order for next growing season. Our crew generally is smaller during the winter months as our hard working staff are now able to take extended vacation now that the summer months have passed.

It is that time of year again also with the chance

of frosts delaying the start of the morning rounds. We are always thankful for the patience of the members as we do all we can to get golf underway, while keeping a watchful eye to not damage the grass and cause long term problems.

I would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy New Year.

See you on the course.

RobRob Williams

Message from Golf Course Superintendent Rob Williamsrwilliams@stocktongolfcc.com

O N T H E C O U R S E W I T H T H E G O L F C O U R S E S U P E R I N T E N D E N T

As we swing into the New Year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Directors, entire membership,

and the staff for their support of the club at SGCC this past year. It was a memorable 2014 celebrat-ing the clubs’ 100 years! Some of the major events were the Men’s & Ladies Invitational’s, Media Day, the Beatles tribute on the Range, the Kid’s Cam-pout on #18, and the finale…the 100th birthday Celebration on December 14th. It was a beautiful night of festivities, dinner, toasting, and dancing. All had fun! Available to commemorate the 100 years is a centennial book done by SGCC member Peter Ottesen. It is a must have, so if you haven’t placed your order don’t delay any longer. Contact the office today!

In early December, I competed in the LPGA T&CP Team Classic in Palm Desert. This annual event is one that I like to place on my playing schedule. My teammate this year was LPGA Tour player Lisa Ferrero (from Lodi). The event features a Pro-Am, and a two-day professional event. After shooting a best ball score of six under 66 on day one, we were one shot behind the team of Amy Alcott & Katherine Imrie who shot 65. We were paired with them on day two when the format got a bit more challenging; a modified chapman. In the end, we

shot a two under for a two-day total of eight under for the event and missed a playoff for first place by one shot. We had fun playing with Amy Alcott an LPGA member of the Hall of Fame, and the payday was not too bad either. Special thanks to Lisa for playing in the event and best of luck this year as she returns fulltime to the LPGA Tour.

Congratulations to our new board members elected to take office this month Michael Butler, Darlene Kelly, and Nick Salvetti and begin their three-year term.

See you at the club,

KelleyKelley Spooner

Message From Head Golf ProfessionalKelley Spooner, LPGAKSpooner@stocktongolfcc.com

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Kelley’s Korner...F R O M T H E H E A D G O L F P R O F E S S I O N A L

LPGA T&CP TEAM CLASSIC - 2ND PLACEKELLEY SPOONER & LISA FERRERO

KELLEY SPOONER WITHLPGA HALL OF FAMER, AMY ALCOTT

SUPER BOWL SHOTGUNTOURNAMENT

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 201510:00am Shotgun • $10 Per Player or $30

including Food • CART NOT INCLUDED

FORMAT: 2 Best Net Ball of the Foursome Flighted Teams

Make your own team or sign up single!Guests Welcome! • Optional Skins GameEntry Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2015

COMMITTEE MIXERTuesday, February 10 • 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Annual event where all club committees will meet on this night and review their duties, responsibilities and 2015

goals. A great opportunity to meet other committee members and decide if you want to join one of the committees. This is open to all members of the club!

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The Thursday Ladies wrapped up their golfing year with a festive Christmas Luncheon on December 11. Such fun we

had as we sipped champagne cocktails while chat-ting with our golfing members and reconnecting with our honorary lady golfers. We were especially happy to enjoy a visit from Lee Hanson who made the trip down from Oregon.

A recap of the year was given by Ardythe Hess and Toni Murdock as they thanked all the ladies who served as Tournament Chairs. This year’s major winners were Mattie Zedlitz, our Handicap Cham-pion, and Ardythe Hess who recaptured the title of Ladies Club Champion! Toni announced that there were 33 birdies this year. Ardythe had the most with a total of 7. WGANC Awards were distributed by Linda Stead to Mary Westin and Bonnie Brown. The Most Improved Player Award went to ..... drum roll ... Mary Westin! Congratulations Ladies!

Adrienne Hotchkiss is heading a committee

to revitalize our Team Play team for next year! Stay tuned!

The afternoon included a return visit from San-ta Claus (aka Ray Hong). He distributed ECCE golf balls to deserving ladies with his entertaining wit and humor. A Second Place tie was between Lauri Bloom and Robin Combie and taking home the First Place award of 5 golf balls was Mary Westin!

Susan Filios voiced our appreciation for all the hard work done by Kelley Spooner to keep our events top notch! Both she and Rich Howarth re-ceived gifts for all their support and commitment to our Ladies. It was then time to say thank you to Gayle Jennings (outgoing Captain) for her out-standing service to our group. She lead us for the past two years with great efficiency and compe-tency! She received a gift of a new golf bag. Happi-ly she turned the Iron Bell over to Barbara Fichtner who announced the new Board:

Captain .................................Barbara FichtnerCo-Captain .......................Adrienne HotchkissRecording Secretary ....................... Jana LaneTreasurer .....................................Lauri BloomTournament Director ................. Ardythe Hess and Toni MurdockHandicap Chair ............................ Linda SteadCorresponding Secretary ................Lynn CookHospitality ................................ Mattie ZedlitzRules ......................................Sandy AlbaughHistorian .................................... Mary WestinParliamentarian ..................... Gayle Jennings

Thank you ladies for agreeing to serve this next year and may we all have our best golf ahead of us in the new year of 2015!

Hope to see you on the course,

BarbaraBarbara Fichtner, Captain

“Over the Top with Pink”Susan G. Komen FoundationGuest Day, 2014

TOP LEFT: Captains, Gayle Jennings and Barbara FichtnerBOTTOM LEFT: Judy and Ray HongTOP CENTER: Shirley Anthony, Kelley Spooner, Head Pro and Linda VaterTOP RIGHT: Bonnie Brown and Mary WestinBOTTOM CENTER: Joan Wilhoit, Rich Howarth, Director of Golf, and Jane Butterfield

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Message From Executive ChefJulie GaraicotcheaJGaraicotchea@stocktongolfcc.com

FIRESIDE DINING ROOMSunday 8am – 11am – Breakfast 11am – 3pm - LunchMonday ClosedTuesday-Thursday 11am – 3pm - LunchFriday – Saturday 11am – 3pm - Lunch 5pm – 9pm - Dinner*/PubCountry Club Casual Dress Code, NO Denim*Dinner Menu available after 5pm

SUNSET LOUNGESunday – Monday ClosedTuesday – Wednesday -5 – 9pm – PubThursday – Saturday – 5 – 9pm – Dinner* PubCountry Club Casual Dress Code, NO Denim*Dinner Menu available after 5pm

FOUNDERS ROOMScheduled by ReservationCountry Club Casual Dress Code, NO Denim

A.G. SPANOS GRILLSunday 6:30 – 11am – Breakfast 11am – 3pm – Lunch 3 – 7pm – PubMonday ClosedTuesday – Wednesday 6:30 – 11am – Breakfast 11am – 3pm – Lunch 4 – 9pm – PubThursday – Saturday 6:30 – 11am – Breakfast 11am – 3pm – Lunch 5 – 9pm – Dinner*/PubCountry Club Casual Dress Code Denim OK – Member Entrance Only*Dinner Menu available after 5pm

DELTA BALLROOMScheduled by ReservationCountry Club Casual Dress Code, NO Denim

Dining At The Club

Happy New Year 2015Happy New Year from your

Kitchen Staff!May every great new day bring

culinary delightsBring you sweet surprises --

A happy buffet.

Happy New Year to you,With new menus awaitingTo delight your taste buds!

We hope you spend your time here

At your club with family and friends

May happy times abound with the pleasures of

food and wine found only at Stockton Golf

& Country Club!

T U E S D AY S I N F E B R U A R Y

Trending on Tuesdays in Febru-ary, “Pastrami Everything.” A Deli tradition of curing and brin-

ing meats along with condiments to cre-ate your own unique sandwich or salad starting off with our soup du jour. This new trend comes from the Jewish Delis using traditional spices to make beef pas-trami, including peppercorns, onion, garlic, cloves, and salt. Our offerings will include two brined meats such as the traditional pastrami and pastrami turkey breast, with lots of pickled condiments with seasonal fresh lettuces and locally baked bread.

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Mike Whelan President

Michael Butler Treasurer

Jane ButterfieldDirector

Kevin Kauffman Vice President

Darlene Kelly Secretary

Phillip HerreraDirector

Nick SalvettiDirector

Everett LowDirector

Kevin SanguinettiDirector

Bob YoungGeneral Manager

Elisa FernandezController

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Rich HowarthDirector of Golf

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