McCall Golf & Country Club

McCall Matters May 2013

General Manager’s Letter Bob Casler

Where did the month of April go? Unfortunately the weather hasn’t been the best to open the season. Let’s

all hope that May will bring us the perfect weather we have had in the past several years. Our Spring Scramble was

outstanding with 129 people in attendance and being sold out weeks before. What a day, even with the chilly

weather. The entire staff did a brilliant job. Our staff as usual, gave 110 percent. Joe Candelore and his staff did a

fabulous job with the rear of the clubhouse. Now we need some warm weather to get the area growing.

Our annual Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch is filling up nicely. The last three years this event

has been a sellout, so to accommodate more members like last year, we are having two seating’s. Chef

Bill, as usual, has a great menu planned. Bill Shields and his staff will be prepared to accommodate your

family and friends. Many restaurants are over booked on Mother’s Day, so if you have been to other

places and have experienced waiting and poor service as well as cold inadequate food try McCall. I’m

sure you will be quite satisfied. Call Bill Shields at 610-734-7900 for the perfect table.

For the past two years we started bundling events and will continue this year as it was a success.

We are open on Tuesday evenings for our Tuesday Night Golf League and Poker Night that is once a

month. We offer a $13 buffet for all members each week, so members please invite your guests to come

out to McCall. During the month of May we are planning to open the Grille at McCall on Thursday

evenings as well to accommodate the Thursday All Star Event. We hope that by adding Thursday night in

the Grille this will give our membership another evening to join us for a light fare menu. Look for a flier to

announce the start. For Tuesday night, Chef Bill is planning a different theme or menu each week and the

feature entrée will be posted.

After reviewing 200+ member surveys that were sent out with our dues letter for 2013, I am proud

to report that the general consensus was again above average, giving the golf course and Pro Shop higher

marks than 2012 and the food and beverage at above 93%.This is paramount to our operation, because

without the support of our members, none of our growth would be possible. For the folks that had

comments and suggestions for improvement, we are listening and will continue to strive to accommodate

everyone. Thank you all for taking the time to fill out the survey.

Let’s talk about safety! I would like to ask for some support from our membership relative to

another lifesaving issue. As you may be aware, we have two automated external defibrillators (AED) on

site at McCall. One is in our Pro Shop and the other is located outside the fitness room for obvious

reasons. We have at McCall several employees that have been certified in first aid and safety. I would

greatly appreciate if a few members would volunteer to spend a little time with our Safety Committee

Chairman, Joe Candelore, for a short briefing about these devices and discuss a plan of action. The more

people that are trained in the use of these devices, the higher our probability is of helping someone survive

a heart attack.

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McCall Golf & Country Club

McCall Matters May 2013

General Manager’s Letter Bob Casler

I If you are willing to step forward for the good of our Club, contact Joe Candelore at 610-734-7916

or email him at joe.candelore@mccallgolf.com. It only takes a few people to stand up and volunteer and

the rest will follow. I express my thanks in advance. Also for our member’s convenience, you will notice

we now have sun block in our locker room areas.

Enjoy your Golf Season!

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Bob

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The Golf Course Joe Candelore, Director of Golf & Facilities

We have had a couple tastes of spring but nothing consistent. Matter of fact some days it was down

right cold and the wind seems to always be blowing. Soil temperatures are still below 60 degrees and soil

activity and turf growth really start to happen as we approach that mark. The course is coming to life slowly

but the slower growth has the greens firm and quick. We pushed back aeration to get through the Spring

Scramble, GAP team matches, start of the Tuesday Night Golf League and just to let everybody get back

into the swing of golfing. With the greens growing slow, they would have taken several weeks to heal and

we could not afford that time. We will aerate on Monday, May 6th, to make sure the greens get what they

need to make it through the season.

In between taking care of the course, we have been working on the range and gazebo area. Right

now the mats and lower range are open and the Pro Shop will tell you where to go. Once the weather warms

and all the aeration, seeding, top dressing and fertilizing we have done takes effect we will put the rest of the

range into service. In talking with Eric, we have divided the range into areas as it is contoured (upper,

middle, lower range and short game area). We will have signage that will tell you when each area is open or

closed. When the upper range is open, no other part can be open because of safety issues. We will roll

through open and closing of the different areas on a daily basis and this will be published so you know, so

watch as this area comes back to life. Our four additional riding carts seem to be very popular. It seems as

though a lot of people are opting to ride but don’t forget at McCall walking is the best way to enjoy the

course. As always hit ‘em long and straight and thanks for being a member at McCall.

Joe

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The Pro Shop Eric Figueroa, PGA Golf Professional

May Hours of Operation

Mondays - 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Tuesdays thru Fridays - 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM

Weekends & Holidays - 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Even though we have not had much of the spring weather, we are almost out of the woods with the

cold. May will most likely bring a few cold spells. However, those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are

right around the corner. I hope to see you all out and enjoying the weather and the golf course. We have a

gem here and you should be taking advantage of some time out on the course.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

129 players participated in this year’s Spring Scramble. We dodged some rain that was supposed

to come through. Although it was a bit cool and windy, everyone had a great time. Thank you to all who

participated. I hope you all can join us for the Fall Scramble in October.

1st Place - Sammy Lalor, Turlough Harte, Chris O’Brien, Joe Cassidy and Frank O’Neil

2nd Place - Chris Coughlin, Matt Koehler, Dick Bourassa, John Thomas and James McGee

3rd Place - Jim Flick, Ron Peterson, Tom Tuscani, Dave Bean and Sean Gallagher

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday Night Ladies Beginner League

Ladies, are you interested in playing golf but never played before or are just starting out? If you

answered “yes”, then this is the league for you. Come out and join other ladies who are in the same

situation as you. This is a great time to enjoy some instruction and play on the course. We will key on all

the fundamentals of the swing, short game, putting, and etiquette. There is NO pressure associated with

this league. It is put in place for you to have fun and learn how to play this great game. This year’s league

will run from May 8th until July 17th. Cost for the league is $10 for members and $20 for guests for each

session. This price includes a half-hour group lesson prior to heading out on the course. Eric and/or

Lachlan will be conducting the group lesson and supervising the play on the course. Please call the Pro

Shop for details and to register for the league.

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The Pro Shop Eric Figueroa, PGA Golf Professional

Club Championship (Rubenstein)

Qualifying for this year’s club championship will take place starting May 13th until the end of the

day on May 27th. Two rounds must be played in this timeframe in order to be eligible for match play. You

may play up to four rounds. Only those who want to try to qualify for the championship bracket (played

with no handicaps) must play qualifying rounds. Those who wish to be flighted in the handicap brackets

only need to call the Pro Shop to sign up. These players must sign up before the 27th. No late entries will

be allowed as brackets cannot be changed once they are made due to handicaps. Once the brackets are set,

players may start playing their matches.

Stroke Play Championship (NEW EVENT)

The Stroke Play Championship will take place on June 1st. The format for this event is 54-hole

stroke play. If you would like to participate, then you will need to play two rounds during the Club

Championship qualifying dates. Only two rounds will count for the stroke play. Everyone’s third round

will be played in a shotgun start on June 1st. We will have some light refreshments and finger foods at the

scoring area at the conclusion of play. Please note there will be a rain date of June 2nd. There will be an

email sent out with more specifics on this event. Please call me with any questions about this event.

Junior Classes

Please contact the Pro Shop to sign up or for any questions you may have. The cost will be $60.

Ages Time Class Dates

Age 8 thru 12 11:00 AM May 19th, 26th, June 2nd & 9th

Age 13 thru 17 12:00 PM May 19th, 26th, June 2nd & 9th

Upcoming Events in JUNE

Women’s Club Championship

The Women’s Club Championship will run from June 5th to June 9th. Stop by the Pro Shop to sign

up for this event.

Senior Club Championship

McCall’s Senior Club Championship will be held on June 9th and 10th. This is an 18-hole net

event. In order to be eligible for the Senior Club Championship, you must be 55 years of age or older. The

Super Senior Division is 67 years of age and older. Please call the Pro Shop to sign up.

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The Pro Shop Eric Figueroa, PGA Golf Professional

Jack & Jill

The format for the Jack & Jill is a two person scramble. Each team consists of one male and one

female. This year’s event will take place on June 30th and will be a 1:00 PM shotgun start. This is a great

event to enjoy a nice day on the golf course and have some great food prepared by Chef Bill.

Hole in One’s

Congratulations to the following members for their recent hole in one’s at McCall.

Martin Westermann - Hole #9

Matt Bradley - Hole #6

Way to go gentlemen!

VIP Pass

The VIP Pass will be offered once again this year. Please do not miss out on this great

opportunity. There is no deal like it ANYWHERE! Here is how it works:

1. Cost is $100 and you receive a $100 in merchandise.

2. 20% discount on all apparel, accessories and guest fees for the season.

3. 10% off all equipment purchases (off retail price only).

4. 5% off a dozen golf balls.

5. $4 off cart fees

This is what you call a no brainer. No retail store will ever come close to this deal. The Pro Shop

will be offering the following clothing lines: Antigua, Cutter & Buck, Monterey Club, Page & Tuttle, Greg

Norman and Nike. We will also carry Nike shoes, socks and rain wear. Nike equipment will be well

represented in the Shop. Nike and Titleist balls will also be available. We have accounts with all major

brands and can special order anything you may need. Just remember that the initial $100 must be used by

the end of the year. Any balance will be forfeited come January 1, 2014.

Golf Lessons

Golf lessons are available by appointment. Please contact me at 610-734-7924 to schedule a

lesson. Now is a great time to get your game in shape for the 2013 season. Clinics (Adult & Juniors) and

group lessons are being created as we speak. Please keep an eye out for dates, times, and details. Feel free

to contact me if you have any questions regarding lessons, clinics, and group lessons.

Eric

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As we head into May, and even better weather, April marked an energetic start to our golf season

here at McCall. The Tuesday Night Golf League has started along with the GAP Team Matches. On

April 20, we held our annual kickoff event – another great Spring Scramble. As usual, we had a sellout

crowd and as usual all of the staff at McCall did a great job to make everyone’s day so enjoyable. Check

out the Pro’s section for all the winners.

Congratulations to all three of our golf teams for their perfect start to the GAP Team Match

season. Each team won their opening match. Hopefully their records will continue through the second and

third weeks. By the way, don’t forget that the first tee will be closed again on Sunday, May 5, from

8:30 AM to 11:15 AM for the last week of these matches.

Don’t forget that you can (should) post all of your rounds on the GAP handicap computer. This

includes all 9-hole scores and any partial rounds of seven or more holes (as a 9-hole score) or 13 or more

holes (as an 18-hole score). If you have any questions, contact me, Rick Bunn (our Handicap Chairman) or

the Pro Shop staff.

Another GAP info item - If you’re looking for some more competition or a different kind, go on to

the GAP website (gapgolf.org) and take a look at their group of thirteen new 9-hole weeknight leagues –

GAP League Play. These leagues are being set up at a number of public courses all around the area.

Last GAP item - Congratulations go out to several members on their recent successes in GAP

competitions:

Matt Koehler – 1st place overall in the April 8 Members Play Day at Manufacturers

John O’Rourke – 3rd place Senior Net in the March 20 Winter Series event at Green Valley and 1st

place Senior Net in the April 4 Winter Series event at Talamore.

Nice going guys!

Club Championships

Quickly approaching are the two men’s Club Championship events; the Club Match Play

Championship (the Rubenstein) and the new Club Stroke Play Championship.

The Championship Flight of the Rubenstein crowns the year’s Club Champion. The first step in all

this is the annual Qualifying process; 36-holes to be played, “whenever”, between May 13 and 27 to

attempt to qualify for the Championship Flight play. Anyone not qualifying for that flight will be placed in

Flight B or C, based on their handicap. The match play schedule begins on May 29 with two weeks

allowed for each round’s match.

Golf Committee Report Bob Murray, 2013 Chairman

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These Qualifying scores also will count as the first 36-holes of the 54-hole Stroke Play

Championship. Everyone in the Stroke Play event will play their final round together at 9:30 AM on

“Championship Day” Saturday, June 1. After everyone is finished, the Champion and the various flight

winners will be announced, followed by some socializing. Sounds like a fun day. For more information,

please see Bob Casler’s April 27 email and flier or contact the Pro Shop.

For those who want to play in just the Rubenstein tournament (which is fine but I don’t know why

you wouldn’t want to play in both the Rubenstein and the Stroke Play Championship), you can either play

in the 36-hole Qualifying (to try for placement in the Championship Flight) or sign up in the Pro Shop (for

placement, by your handicap, directly into the appropriate flight for handicapped match play). I certainly

hope that you’ll sign up for at least one of these events.

Coming up in early June are the Women’s Club & Senior Club Championships.

The next Golf Committee meeting will be at 5 PM on Wednesday, June 19. This will be the

annual ride-around-tour of the course hosted by Joe Candelore and Green Chairman, Howard Loflin.

As the course gets into really great shape, your help is needed to keep it that way. Please fix or fill

several divots or ball marks on tees, fairways and on each green. Don’t forget to rake every trap that you

step into. The new sand really is messed up by each and every step and by every shot you hit out.

Here’s to great golfing during a beautiful time of the year.

Bob

Golf Committee Report Bob Murray, 2013 Chairman

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Women’s Golf League Mary Lawler, President

The Women’s Golf League started their 76th golf season on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. We

will be golfing every Wednesday at 8:15 AM with a different tournament each week. Our season goes

until October 2, 2013. After golf, we had our annual spring luncheon at McCall Golf & Country Club.

We were treated to a delicious buffet luncheon that was enjoyed by all. We want to thank Bill Shields,

Chef Bill Bodek, Kathy Cullen and their staff for the excellent food and service. Also, thanks to Lisa

Mills for the favors and Debbie Valinsky for her excellent secretarial work on our behalf throughout the

year.

We really appreciate the dedication and hard work done by Bob Casler, Joe Candelore and Eric

Figueroa and all their staff throughout the year that makes McCall a great place to be a member.

This year, we have some new golfers and we would like to welcome them to our league and

hope they enjoy golfing at McCall as much as we do. If you would like more information about joining

the Women’s Golf League, please call Mary Lawler (610-357-8456) or Debbie Valinsky

(610-734-7913). Mary

Tennis Bambi Dudley

Ever wanted to get in the game? We mean tennis, of course! Monday evenings you can explore

the game you played in high school and meet others who are just like you, ready to get in the game!

Join us at MCall for a refresher series of six Mondays, starting May 13!

You'll learn to volley accurately, to serve with power, to hit a forehand like you mean it, and play games.

These are group lessons based on six students.

Contact our tennis office at corporatetennis@comcast.net or call 610-688-4974. Visit

www.Corporatetennis.org for lesson details.

For information on tennis lessons please follow this link http://www.mccallgolf.com/wp-content/

uploads/2013/04/McCall-2013-TENNIS-Lesson.pdf or contact Bambi Dudley (Corporate Tennis

Programs) at 610-688-4974 or email at corporatetennis@comcast.net.

Bambi

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Conference Center Bill Shields, Food & Beverage Director

On Saturday, April 20th, the Opening Day Scramble took place and the event was another sellout.

The sun was shining but the wind was a little brisk but it always beats the alternative of rain. Chef Bill did

an outstanding job with a very nice breakfast buffet followed by a tremendous lunch buffet to close out the

day. I would like to thank the entire staff for an outstanding job starting with Joe Candelore, Eric Figueroa

and their staffs as well as the kitchen and restaurant staff.

The dinner buffets are now being offered every Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM.

Chef Bill is putting out a monthly flier with the dinner featured items listed for each week.

Sunday breakfast is available from 8:00 AM till 1:00 PM in the Grille Room and Sun Porch.

Please note that on certain Sundays we may have limited seating due to outside events that are booked at

the Club but we will provide you with enough notice when it happens.

Club Event

Sunday, May 12th

Mother’s Day Brunch

Two Seating’s Available

10:00 AM (Sold Out) & 1:30 PM

Featuring

Omelet & Carving Stations

Hot & Cold Breakfast & Lunch Entrees

Complimentary Champagne & Mimosas

Adults at $20.00 - Children 12 & Under at $12.00

Children Under 3 are Free

This is the most popular event of the year and it sells out very quickly so make your reservations

as soon as possible.

Grille Room – Hours of Operation for May 2013

Monday: Closed

Tuesday thru Friday: 10:00 AM till 4:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM till 4:00 PM

We are also featuring a new menu for the season so stop by before or after your round of golf and

give Omar & Tommy a try.

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Conference Center Bill Shields, Food & Beverage Director

Graduation season is approaching and if anyone has a graduate and is looking for a place to hold

your event look no further. Please contact either myself or Lisa Mills and we will be more than happy to

accommodate your needs.

If you are planning on coming over to the Club for either breakfast or lunch and you have a party

of six or more, please give me a call so that I can reserve a nice table for you and your guests.

If you have any suggestions that may help us to keep improving the operations here at McCall,

you can either stop by my office or you can email me at bill.shields@mccallgolf.com.

Bill

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They say…April showers bring May flowers but I want to know when the cold weather is going

away!

OUTSIDE EVENTS

April was a good month to kick off our season. No snow but lots of cold weather! Our weeks

were busy with PECO meetings during the week and social events on the weekends. We would like to

thank Merion Fire Company for returning to McCall for their second year. St. Charles’ Lady Auxiliary

had their first fashion show here at McCall on the 21st. We also had a Sweet 16 birthday party, three

showers, a client appreciation dinner, an engagement party, a wedding anniversary party and a funeral

luncheon.

Coming up in May we will have our Mother’s Day Brunch on the 12th so make sure you make

your reservations! Use this link to see the Mother’s Day Brunch flier, http://www.mccallgolf.com/wp-

content/uploads/2013/04/2013-MOTHERS-DAY2.pdf . In addition there will be three weddings, two

communion parties, a mother-daughter tea, a church dinner, a graduation party and a memorial luncheon.

Events during the week include the Laurentians, PECO meetings, Class of 1944 from Haverford H.S.

reunion, a bowling league luncheon, Haverford Lacrosse Banquet, St. Joseph’s retiree luncheon and the

Catholic War Veteran’s Memorial Day barbeque.

For June we have showers, graduation parties, a church luncheon, a wedding and a birthday party

on the weekends. During the weekdays, we will have the Laurentians, Annunciation Church, Lankenau

Hospital, and PECO meetings. We do have a couple of good dates left so if you need one, call me!

On June 12th we will have on-site International Sports who is having two golf outings with

breakfast, lunch and prizes for their clients. The course and clubhouse will be closed that day as we are

expecting a large attendance. Mark your calendars.

MARKETING

Don’t forget to order your McCall engraved memorial bricks. You may either pick up a copy of

this form in the Grille at McCall or go to http://www.mccallgolf.com/images/mccall%20engraved%

20memorial%20brick%20order%20final.pdf and print it out yourself.

As always, you may contact me at 610-734-7934 or email me at meetatmccall@mccallgolf.com or

stop by and see us to arrange a date for your particular event. Now is the time to book any event you are

looking for in 2013, 2014 or 2015!

Events & Marketing Update Lisa Mills, Marketing Director

Lisa

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Culinary Corner William Bodek, Chef

Well after a cool April, hopefully Mother Nature will give us a warmer month. Of course, while

working in the kitchen I'm enjoying every moment of this unseasonable cool weather, but all good things

will come to an end. Our Grille menu has a couple of new additions such as The Cuban (pulled pork with

Swiss cheese and ham on a sourdough baguette, grilled) and our Signature Grilled Cheese (grilled cheese

with bacon and tomato served on sourdough bread) which have been popular hits. Changes to our Mixed

Greens Salad has a blend of an assortment of baby greens added (baby oak, baby fraise, and baby red leaf).

As many of you know during our Tuesday Night Buffet, I'm always asking you for any suggestions for

future buffet nights and was asked if I could find a healthy salad that could be served as a dish or wrap so I

would suggest this menu recipe that works for both.

White Bean Tuna Salad - Serves 4 to 6 People

Ingredients

2 (6-ounce) cans dark meat tuna, packed in olive oil

2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini white beans, drained and rinsed

1/3 cup small capers, nonpareil in brine, drained and rinsed

6 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes

2 cups fresh arugula

6 fresh basil leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, add the tuna, reserving the olive oil in a separate small bowl. Break tuna into bite-size

pieces with a large fork. Add the beans and capers. Into the bowl of olive oil, add the red wine vinegar.

You should have 1 part vinegar to 2 parts oil (add more extra-virgin olive oil if necessary). Season with

salt and pepper. Pour dressing on the tuna, bean and caper mixture and allow the flavors to infuse while

slicing the vegetables. Add the onion and tomatoes to the tuna mixture and toss gently.

Place the arugula on a large decorative platter and top with tuna mixture. Tear fresh basil leaves over the

top and serve immediately. Bon Appetite!

Chef Bill