Officers

Kevin J. Sullivan

President

Todd T. Pohlman

Vice President

Michael J. Murray

Treasurer

James E. Kavanaugh

Secretary

Board of Directors

Michael K. Conway

Membership Chair

Gregory R. Fierle

House Chair

Michael T. Gacioch

Activities Chair

James E. Kavanaugh

Pool Chair

Dr. William Licata

Personnel Chair

Kevin Malchoff

Tennis Chair

David J. McNamara

Legal /Ethics Chair

Mark Piccillo

Grounds Chair

Todd T. Pohlman

Golf Chair

Peter S. Schlee

Marketing/Publicity/

Technology

Staff

Michael A. Karnath, CCM

General Manager/COO

Marc Rosa, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Gale O. Hultquist

Golf Course

Superintendent

Jeff Kolbas

Executive Chef

Kevin Hoffman

Clubhouse Manager

Eileen Crawford

Assistant Clubhouse

Manager

Janice Russell

Business Manager

Wanakah Country Club

BRUNCH WITH

SANTA & MRS. CLAUS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20TH 11:00 Join us at the Club

Please join us as an age old club tradition continues as we welcome Santa and Mrs.

Claus to Wanakah. We will also have a balloon twisting clown, Face Painting Artist,

Musical Duo Charlie & Checkers and crafts for the little ones.

We will once again be collecting toys and gift cards benefitting the less fortunate.

These gifts that you generously donate will go to the “Haven House” Charity, helping

families whom are victims of domestic violence. Your donation will bring a little joy

during the holidays.

11:15 Brunch Service Begins

Our Elaborate Brunch Buffet will feature a wide variety of dishes plus some, “Elf

Food” for the little ones . Our pastry chef Gina will set the festive dessert table

once again & there will be a spot for kids to decorate their own cookies.

Adults $25.00++ ~ Children under 12 yrs. $15.00++

Children 3-5 yrs. $12.00++ ~ Children under 3yrs Free

12:00—12:45 Music Duo

Charlie & Checkers will entertain the children as they lead the count down to Santa's

arrival!!

12:45 Santa Visits

Santa & Mrs. Claus visit to hear all the special wishes of the kids. The Club will be

taking photo’s and emailing them to you.

Guests are welcome, and reservations are a must. Dress is country club casual.

2015

Message from the President Dear Members:

2015 has been a remarkable year at WCC. I want to thank everyone for the support and assistance they have

provided throughout the year. At the President’s Ball I neglected to acknowledge the contributions of Past Presidents

Roger Palczewski and Joe Shaw who were both tremendous sources of encouragement, support and inspiration.

There were many accomplishments this year. Marc Rosa was hired as an interim pro. He did such an

outstanding job that the Board unanimously decided to retain him. The kitchen was renovated to add some new

equipment and overcome ventilation and air conditioning issues. Please take a look at the Lake Erie room which is

upstairs in the northwest corner of the clubhouse. It has a terrific look and appeal. It is available for smaller private

parties.

Thanks in part to bookings for Monday outings and several weddings, the Club will enjoy financial success in 2015.

We also have had to deal with an eminent domain issue where the State of New York took property from WCC

behind the 15th green in order to place a new culvert underneath the road to carry water to the lake. Wanakah has

received compensation from the State for the land and will receive further compensation to restore the area where trees

have been cleared out by the State to gain access to the property.

The work of the State contractor has proceeded at a snail’s pace. We initially hoped it would be completed

much earlier, but we are now concerned that the State work may not be completed until the spring.

The Board has unanimously voted to place a berm behind the 15th green coupled with plantings in order to

restore the natural sight lines behind the green. We anticipate this will ultimately reduce and eliminate our view of the

road.

A decision was made to continue to implement the golf course master plan for holes 12, 14 and 17 in 2016.

We would hope to complete most of this work in the springtime but it appears work on the 17th hole may not be

able to begin until the fall.

We will make every effort to obtain project bids before the end of 2015.

2015 has been a busy and productive year.

There were many highlights during the year, but the best by far was the President’s Ball. This is always a

wonderful party but the Boys of Summer used their expertise to attract almost everyone to do the two step shuffle on

the dance floor. Oh, what a night!

The Club has reached record membership numbers in 2015. The combination of golf course events, increased

social activities, and excellent food presentation have all led the Club on a path to strong financial success in 2015. As a

result of this year’s financial success, there will not be any operational or capital assessment.

Our overall success is attributed to membership use and enjoyment of a great Club with everything it has to

offer. There has been a strong buzz throughout the year that we would like to duplicate in 2016.

I am confident that President Elect Jim Kavanaugh will keep the Club directed on the right path in 2016.

I am proud to have served as President of such a great Club.

Sincerely,

Kevin J. Sullivan

President

WANAKAH

ANNUAL BILLING OF DUES

Please be advised that per the Club’s by-laws, members may request that their DUES be billed annually. Annual dues for the year 2016

will be billed on your December statement and are due on the 25th of January. Those who pay their dues in this manner are eligible for a

5% dues rebate, credited to their account on their February statement.

This year the Board has voted to offer guest green fee passes in lieu of the 5% discount. The guest passes offered are as follows:

GENERAL 6 guest fee passes OR 5% rebate

INTERMEDIATE 4 guest fee passes OR 5% rebate

JUNIOR 3 guest fee passes OR 5% rebate

SENIOR 3 guest fee passes OR 5% rebate

All other classes will receive the 5% rebate. Please contact Janice Russell at janicer@wanakahcc.com by December 15th.

Golf Shop

December Hours of Operation

Golf Shop & Bag Room:

Wednesday-Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

The golf season is quickly coming to a close after having great

weather this fall! The golf shop will be open until Christmas as

we prepare to reduce inventory and make room for the arrival

of spring merchandise. We recently received new equipment

from Titleist and TaylorMade for the 2016 season. If the

weather permits I would strongly recommended trying the new

TaylorMade M1 driver and the new 716 irons and 816 hybrids

from Titleist. Preparations have already begun to prepare for

the 2016 golf season and we would like to wish everyone happy

holidays and great offseason!

Winter Instruction

For anyone interested in winter instruction, Marc Rosa

will be available by appointment for individual and group

lessons. Please contact him at marcr@wanakahcc.com to

schedule your appointment.

If you are traveling during the offseason

please contact us to ship your clubs to your

destination. ShipSticks is a convenient

way to ensure your clubs will arrive to your

destination and allow you to travel without

the hassle of carrying your clubs through

the airport. ShipSticks offers one-way and

roundtrip services with overnight, 2 day, 3

day and ground shipping. Call the golf shop

at 627-3472 to schedule your shipment!

We were saddened to hear of the passing of long

time member Dr. Donald Kelley who passed away

on November , 2015. Our deepest sympathy goes

out to his Wife Dr. Geraldine Kelley.

This gala buffet is designed to impress. Many of our members take

advantage of this elaborate buffet to treat their offices and business

associates.

11:30am—Enjoy a Dutch treat cocktail at the bar or in the living room in

front of the roaring fire.

Noon—Buffet service begins…

(last table seated 2:00pm)

A bountiful table filled, fresh baked goods & sticky buns along with seasonal

salads, precedes a hot table laden with seafood, pasta, vegetables and

starches. A carvery will offer a selection of roasted meats. An indulgent

dessert table provides decadent sweets.

Reservations, please

$24.00++ per person

Festive Holiday Attire

Holiday Guest Luncheon Friday, December 18th

Christmas Champagne Brunch and Carol Sing With Nardin’s Choral Group

Sunday, December 13th

Enjoy a festive buffet brunch followed by a performance this year by

the Mark Mazur Trio and the Nardin choral group.

Our brunch will offer homemade pastries, fresh fruit, assorted salads, a variety of sides and entrees, an omelet station, carving station and dessert table. Perfect as a treat for

the family or entertaining guests.

Price includes Holiday Mimosas and Poinsettias!

Brunch Service begins at 11:00am - Concert begins at 11:30am Early reservations get the best seats!

Adults $25.00++

Children under 12 $15.00++ Festive Holiday Attire

Wanakahville Presents:

“The Grinch Who Stole My Holiday Ornament”

Thursday, December 17th 2015

6:30pm

Join us as we gather for a fun night of hors d’oeuvres, light dinner and holiday cocktails.

This is a nice chance to bring a friend or relative to a causal club event filled with fun!!!!

To Participate, bring a wrapped ornament (Spend no more than $15) to exchange.

Menu

Tomato Bisque

Chicken Milanaise

with Mini Salad

Charlaps Cinnamon Ice Cream with Hot Fudge

Cost: $35.00++

Chairpersons:

Jackie Wischerath & Rachel Castiglia

Wanakah Holiday Cocktail Party

Wednesday, December 23rd

6:30pm—9:30pm

Bring your friends and family to the club for a fun night of Music, Holiday

Cheer, Food & Camaraderie. “Buffalo City Limits” featuring Wanakah’s own

Mike Miskuly will be performing their variety of light rock.

Join us for our festive holiday club cocktail party,

featuring, hors d’oeuvres, a variety of food stations, wine & beer tastings...

$25.00++ per person

Attire: Holiday Best—Guests are welcome

There will be no

regular dinner service

this evening

Come on Y’all!

Join us for a good time and good food!

$50.00++ Per Person Guests are Welcome

Open Bar, BBQ Stations Style Dinner & Backyard DJ

Jeans allowed

Counts toward your January minimum

More details to follow

January

23rd

6pm-11pm

End of Season Wanakah

Closing Party

New Years Eve

Come and enjoy an elaborate dinner and relaxing evening at the club.

The Chef will prepare a special New Year’s Eve menu for the Evening.

(Appetizer & Soup Bar Included with all Entrees)

First Seating: 5pm—Final Seating: 9pm

Reservations will be limited to 30 people per half hour

Early reservations secure the popular Grille & Dining Room tables;

Jacket is requested for gentleman in the Dining Room

Breakfast Menu

Classic Two Eggs Served with Bacon, Ham or Sausage,

Home Fries & Choice of Toast

Spinach & Feta Omelet With Home Fries & Choice of Toast

Steak and Eggs Char Grilled Tenderloin Cutlets

With Two Eggs Any Style & Home Fries

Cinnamon French Toast French Toast Choice of Bacon, Ham or Sausage

Buckwheat Pancakes With Strawberries & Whipped Cream

Choice of Bacon, Ham or Sausage

Wanakah’s Brunch Service

Brunch and Lunch service is available on

Saturday’s and Sundays beginning at 10am.

So why not join us at the Club and let us

do the cooking for you.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Club Closed

2

Wii Bowling

Grille Room

Dining Only

3 4

Happy

Hour

Fish Fry

5

6

Bills Home Game

7

Club

Closed

8

Club Closed

9

Private Party

Grille Room

Dining Only

10

Private Party

Grille Room

Dining Only

11

Fish Fry

12

13

Christmas

Champagne

Brunch &

Carol Sing

with Nardins

Choir Group

14

Club

Closed

15

Club Closed

16

Wii Bowling

Grille Room

Dining Only

17

Ladies Ornament Exchange

18

Holiday

Lunch

Buffet

Fish Fry

19

Private Party

Grille Room

Dining Only

20

Brunch

with Santa and

Mrs. Claus

21

Club

Closed

22

Club Closed

23 Member Holiday Cocktail

Party (No Regular

Dinners)

24

Club Closed

25

Club

Closed

26

27

Bills Home Game

28

Club

Closed

29

Club Closed

30 31

New Year’s

Eve

1

Club

Closed

Buffalo Bills Schedule Our four large screen TV’s make for

great game viewing!

We will have complimentary

Hors D’oeuvres during all Bills games

12/6 Buffalo vs. Houston Texans (Home)

12/13 Buffalo vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Away)

12/20 Buffalo vs. Washington Redskins (Away)

12/27 Buffalo vs. Dallas Cowboys (Home)

1/3 Buffalo vs. New York Jets (Home)

First Friday Happy Hour – December 4th

We will have $3 Draft Beer Pints &

House Wine by the glass from 4-6pm

with Hors D’oeuvres on the bar.

WANAKAH COUNTRY CLUB 5161 Lake Shore Road

Hamburg, New York 14075-5722

Website: www.wanakahcc.com

Clubhouse Hours of Operation

Monday & Tuesday Closed

The Clubhouse is open

Wednesday —Friday Bar opens at 4:00pm

Dinner Service Begins at 5:00pm

Saturday & Sunday Club opens starting at

10:00am for Breakfast & Lunch

Club Phone Numbers & E-mails

Clubhouse-627-2391

Michael Karnath- 627-2391 ext. 11- mikek@wanakahcc.com

Marc Rosa - 627-3472 ext. 30 - marcr@wanakahcc.com

Kevin Hoffman - 627-2391 ext. 17 - kevinh@wanakahcc.com

Eileen Crawford - 627-2391 ext. 25 - eileenc@wanakahcc.com

Janice Russell - 627-2391 ext. 16 - janicer@wanakahcc.com

Golf Shop-627-3472 - golfshop@wanakahcc.com

Grounds - 627-3266 Gale - galeh@wanakahcc.com

Pool - 627-3202 - pool@wanakahcc.com

Tennis - 400-6927

Golf Shop & Bag Room Hours

Wednesday-Friday: 10:00am– 6:00pm

Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am—5:00pm

Happy Holidays and a Healthy & Prosperous 2016

During this busy season we would like to make sure we don’t forget to extend our best wishes to the membership for a

meaningful holiday and a healthy & prosperous 2016.

Many thanks for your kind support and participation in the past year.

The Wanakah Staff