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DEL RIO COUNTRY CLUB
A Clean Start to the New Year
ARTICHOKE, SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD
FROM THE FITNESS CENTER PG. 6
JANUARY 2016 CULINARY NEWS PG. 14
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DEL RIO COUNTRY CLUB
DEPARTMENTS
DEL RIO COUNTRY CLUB
Official Publication of the OFFICERS
Del Rio Country Club President Randy Clark
801 Stewart Rd. Vice President John Bellizzi
4 Manager's Memo
Modesto, CA 95356 Treasurer Eric Tobias
4 From the President
Secretary Marty Fox
6 From the Pro Shop
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone] From the Fitness Center
DIRECTORS
7 Senior Chip Shots
2nd Vice President Ken Dieker
Restaurant 341.2411
Publicity John Bellizzi 8 9-Tees News
Golf Shop 341.2414
Ex-Officio Sylvester Aguilar 8 Men's Group
Tee Time 341.2415
Finance Eric Tobias 9 Talkin Tennis
Fitness 341.2424
Greens Scott Castle
10 Del Rio CC Foundation
Tennis 341.2412
Membership Tony Bruno / Craig Julsgard
10 New Members
Sports/Jr. Golf Brent Gardner / Jill Henry
10 From the Super
Del Rio CC Foundation Craig Julsgard
12 Gallery | Holiday Brunch
House/Social Jon Zagaris
14 Culinary News
MANAGEMENT 16 Calendar
General Manager Duncan Reno, CCM 341.2401
18 18-Hole Ladies Group
Controller Emmy Paulos 341.2403
18 Marketing Minutes
Director of Sales Lisa Tessaro 341.2407
Director of Catering Amber Allen-Gliege 341.2416
A/P & Billing Manager Renee Smith 341.2402
Assistant Sales and Marketing Beckie Woodfield 545.0723
HR Director Christina Alger 341.2404
Food & Beverage Director Sandeep Rawat 341.2406
Executive Chef James Ablett 341.2408
Tennis Professionals Mark Weir, Garrett Deering 341.2412
Head Golf Professional Fred Rodriguez 341.2409
Greens Superintendent David Bermudez 341.2413
Facility Director, CFM Stephen Smith 341.2405
THE BOGEY
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MANAGER'S MEMO
DUNCAN RENO, GENERAL MANAGER
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! your life because of the opportunities you
Welcome to 2016… have at Del Rio? If so share this with your
And thank you for friends and colleagues. Invite them to join NO PARKING IN THE CIRCLE
your generosity, again the experience and help us add balance
it is very heart warming to their life. Please contact Lisa with any CONTINUE BEING THOUGHTFUL
and appreciative. Your opportunities for new members. As a Thank you to those who read my article
response in the annual Employee Holiday member of the club this is one of the most last month and have been getting in your
Fund was amazing. We received $34,600 effective ways to keep your club vibrant. RSVP’s. It has been helpful, especially
from 211 members a 7.5% increase over last during this busy time of the year. Let’s
year. We distributed the money according to GROUP LEADERS SAY FAREWELL continue to think of others and park in
number of years of service given to you, the We want to personally thank the group leaders the designated spaces. We have noticed an
members. The average employee received a for yet another year of continuous service to increase of members parking in front of and
$300 cash gift; ranging from $75 for those their members by creating special activities around the No Parking signs - the circle is
employed less than a year to $500 for those and events to keep the club active and fun. for drop-offs only.
ten years or more. I wrote a personal letter Special thanks and recognition go out to all the
to the staff expressing your appreciation and members involved on club committees, on the Enjoy your club and please continue to
shared with them the names of the members boards of each club group and especially the “Tell Us How We Rate”.
who so graciously participated. Thank you leaders of these groups, Cathy Barton - 18-hole
all for making our holidays more special. ladies, Grace Zagaris - Nine Tees, Christian BOARD HIGHLIGHTS
Bartels - Men’s group, and Bob Lemos - • Approved December Membership
SOCIAL * FAMILY * BUSINESS * Seniors. We welcome our new group leaders, Activity Report
HEALTH * SERENITY Sharon Denny Women’s Golf (18 hole ladies), • Approved upcoming events
Are you experiencing the benefits of a Del Sharon Wolinski - Nine Tees, Brian Arbini - • Reviewed and Approved November
Rio Membership? Do you find balance in Men’s Group, and Lee Ervin – Seniors. Financial Statements
FROM THE PRESIDENT
RANDY CLARK, PRESIDENT
I certainly hope that Kudos to Jason Smith for putting together a As a reminder, we are planning on beginning
everyone had a cheery very successful inaugural Thanksgiving Day the Elderberry Lounge remodel in early
holiday season. As 5k Run on the River. We were hoping for February. This means that we will be
members of Del Rio, 50 participants and we ended up with over moving all of our dining experiences into
we should all feel 100. Outstanding! the Redwood Room during the renovation
blessed that we are able process. This could take 2 months (or
to enjoy the amenities and the fellowship Please join us on January 14th for the second more) so I’m asking for your patience in
that our club provides us. I would like to installment of Talk & Taste. We will be anticipation of grumbling. When this
take this opportunity to congratulate the discussing the golf course operation. The format project is completed, we will be proud of
membership for their generosity; many of is casual and the club will provide beverages the improvements to our clubhouse and be
you have responded to our appeal to increase and hors d’oeuvres with no cost to you. The thankful for the additional seating capacity
your voluntary contribution to the Del Rio Del Rio board realizes that the membership (double) of the grille.
Foundation, dba The First Tee Central Valley, wants more transparency relative to how the
and over half of you donated to our employee club is run, so here is your opportunity not only As we usher out 2015, a year of mercy, we
holiday fund. Thank you for supporting our to hear from us, but to express your opinions in welcome in 2016 with hopes it will become a
wonderful, hard-working staff. a welcoming environment. year of grace. Happy New Year!
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FROM THE PRO SHOP
FRED RODRIGUEZ, HEAD GOLF PRO
Here we are again. The
start of another year and
it came way too soon.
2015 was a good year
and I am confident 2016
will be as well. Golf shop
operations continued this year is to bring more juniors to the game are looking for. The annual holiday golf shop
to manage a successful tournament season, and build our junior golf program. Please party was another success this year. We had
instructional program, retail operation and encourage your children and grandchildren a nice crowd and wrapped a lot of presents.
customer service. The annual member survey to participate in the programs offered; they It is pleasing to see the members continue to
delivered very positive results. will have a lot of fun and make new friends. support this event.
The current professional staff consist of Cindy has done another remarkable job From all of the golf operations staff we wish
myself, Austin Kushar, Jeremy Ostrom managing the retail operations. The golf you and your family an enjoyable holiday
and Bill Johnson and we are ready for the shop looks great and we are on target with season and a great New Year.
upcoming season. We are preparing for sales for the fiscal year. She is always willing
tournaments as well as instructional and to assist in any of your merchandise needs See you on the golf course soon.
customer service programs. One of our goals and order items if we do not have what you
FROM THE FITNESS CENTER
JASON SMITH | 209.604.2348 | [email protected]
Our 1st annual Run on the River was a huge
success! I would like to thank all of you
whom came out to participate and watch,
and all of the volunteers/sponsors that
made our day possible (TDR, Prime Shine,
Central Valley Automotive, Simple Flowers
and More, and Almondipity).
898202096943409/?fref=ts), so we can see Adult Run
We started our day with a quick 1 mile run pictures and share some words, please have a 1st male Augustine Campos
for the kids that started at 9:30 am and we look and feel free to upload your own photo 1st female Cassie O’Keefe
immediately followed that run with the and tag yourself or someone you know. 1st male over 50: Noel (Fresno) Farias
adult 5K that took us around the river course 1st woman over 50: Kerry Coller
backwards starting from the driving range We had medals for all of the children running
parking lot. Some ran their hearts out while the 1 mile, and gave out awards for 1st, 2nd, I'm looking forward to next year as we plan
others enjoyed a brisk walk, everyone had the and 3rd place overall including those over 50 to improve the event in every way possible.
pleasure of enjoying the best possible scenery years (for both men and women). Start planning yourself as we really hope to
for such an event! I look forward to seeing all see you out to enjoy the morning!
of the pictures (thanks Beckie). I started a Kids Run
Facebook page for the event (www.facebook. Boys Winner: Caden Facha
com/Run-on-the-River-Thanksgiving-Day- Girls Winner: Kate Kissee
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SENIOR CHIP SHOTS
LEE ERVIN, SENIOR MEN’S GOLF CAPTAIN
Happy New Year to one scheduled events both at home and on the road
and all! As part of the throughout the year. So remember to work now
holiday season I know on your conditioning and flexibility to be ready for
many of us enjoyed the the golf season.
Senior Christmas Party
where we laughed, toasted I am honored to be the Senior Men’s Golf
and told elaborate, if not enhanced stories of our President for 2016. I have very large shoes to fill.
golfing accomplishments while dining on great However, I have a stellar board with Jim Johnson
food and drink. Kudos to Amber and her staff for as Vice-President, Jeff Virgil as Treasurer and John
a superb job in handling all of the details. Kenshalo as Secretary. In addition, John Kenshalo
will serve as our Home Captain, Steve Mitchell as
On behalf of the Senior Men I would like to our Away Captain and Joe Bene as our Tournament
thank Bob Lemos for his hard work as our 2015 director. I am quite confident with the support of
Senior Men’s President. I look forward to Bob’s these gentlemen, 2016 will be an outstanding year.
continued involvement as our past President. In
addition, I would like to recognize all of the Del Finally, The Seniors would like to again extend an
Rio staff that played such a critical role in helping open invitation for all men 50+ years to join in the
the seniors with our calendar of events in 2015. fun by signing up for the Senior Men’s Golf group. It
is a tremendous value where we get to play a variety of
Now looking ahead the 2016 calendar is full of venues while enjoying the company of other senior men.
exciting events. We start with our annual Lads
and Lassies in March, and from there we have Hope to see you soon on the course!
treat
yourself
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JANUARY 2016
9-TEES NEWS
SHARON WOLINSKI, 9-TEES CAPTAIN
HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Board and I are looking forward to us as we can play at different courses and the
OUR MEMBERS HAVE providing fun and educational events cost is nominal. If you are interested in Team
ELECTED THE NEW throughout the year. We have many activities Play, contact Allison Stocking. This year we
BOARD FOR 2016 AND planned for this year. will play at Oakdale 6/7, Discovery Bay 6/23,
THEY ARE: Del Rio 6/30 and Sequoia Woods 7/12.
We will have opportunities to play in Open
Captain: Sharon Wolinski Days, Team Play, ECCI tournaments, January Birthdays:
Co-Captain: Vickie Garcia Invitational’s, Home & Home as well
Treasurer: Jean Davis as member social events. Watch for the Kathleen Lai Jan 2
Secretary: Lynn Brooks signup sheets. Besides the regular play on Marianne Russo Jan 2
Sergeant at Arms: Debbie Ruiz Thursdays, we will also have many games Sharon Wolinski Jan 5
with postable scores. Cindy Marks Jan 29
THE COMMITTEES ARE:
Social – Laura Lahn Zicca If you are interested in playing in the Open As always we welcome new members to
Handicap – Judi Dumas Days, please contact Vicki Garcia. This year join us. Looking forward to seeing you on
Team Play – Allison Stocking we will play at Sequoia Woods on 6/28 and the course!
Open Days – Vicki Garcia Twain Harte 9/20. These are fun days for
MEN'S GROUP
BRIAN ARBINI, MEN'S GROUP CAPTAIN
HAPPY NEW YEAR! having a guest out to enjoy all that Del Rio join for 2016, and the due will be added to
has to offer. your bill.
I’d like to thank CB,
for his many years of HARVEST CLASSIC RESULTS 2016 MEN’S CLUB CALENDAR
leadership of the Men’s 1st Doug Ryerson/Ralph Logan 161 March 18th Saint Paddy’s Guest Day 12:30 SG
Club. His dedication, 2nd Ray Wetzel/Ed Holmquist 169 April 15th Men’s Guest Day 12:30 SG
fresh ideas, and love for the game have 3rd John Runyan/Jeff Steeley 170 May 13th Men’s “Classic” begins
made all of the Men’s Club events a joy to June 3rd Men’s Guest Day 12:30 SG
play in. Although we won’t be seeing him as 1st Place Gross Winner Gil Wymond/ June 20th Men’s Guest Day 12:30 SG
often, I know CB will be playing as a guest Chris Blair 180 July 8th-10th Men’s Club Championship 8 TT
with many of our members. I would also August 5th Men’s Guest Day
like to pass on a special thank you, to Tom Congratulations, to Brian Kellert for his September 7th-10th Men’s Invitational
Cosentino, Fred Rodriguez and his staff, and hole in one! November 18th-19th Harvest Classic 12:30
to Amber and the kitchen/wait staff. SG and 8:30 SG
We invite you to become a member of the Men’s
The annual Harvest Classic was held on Club for 2016, which affords you entry for you As a Men’s Club Member the Guest Day’s
November 13th and 14th. The reports that I and your guest to the Guest Day Events and are included!
received were all great; we even had a hole in ultimately to come out and enjoy all that Del
one this year! This is the final tournament of Rio has to offer in these special tournaments.
the year and is always a great event. Often Membership to the Men’s Club is $75 for the WINNERS CIRCLE
described as a mini Invitational due to the year and playing in just one event pays for itself. HOLE IN ONE
multiple day format, food, activities, and Please let the office know if you would like to
Brian Kellert | November 14th | #2 Bluff
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TALKIN’ TENNIS
MARK WEIR, HEAD TENNIS PRO
Happy New Year! I Our 2nd Pickleball event was great fun! We
know I say this each had 26 players and a dozen watching. After
year. But, wow! Where 2.5 hours of Round Robin format, David
did the year go? And, Boersma and Teresa Jacques out pointed
before we know it, we’ll Garrett Deering and Katie McCabe for the
be doing summer tennis title. Our next event will be in March.
camps, the grass court matches, and challenge
matches for Ladies Interclub. That’s all good! My favorite “major” is about to begin - the
Australian open! The first major of the year!
We are all hoping that this winter/spring The players are excited and anxious to play. It
our mountains are snow packed and our is summer in Australia and I miss watching
reservoirs abundant. However, as golf- these amazing players. Being in Melbourne
tennis players, we are hoping for playable to watch this event is on my bucket list.
conditions and dry tennis courts also. Wet
in the mountains, dry in the valley. If you want to watch the world’s greatest,
they are coming to Indian Wells in March.
Ladies interclub resumes this month. At the Many of you have gone to this great event
halfway mark, our “C” team is in 1st place. Our and I’m sure were not disappointed. Make
“A” team is in 4th but nipping at the heels of plans to be in Palm Desert mid March for
2nd and 3rd. Our “B” teams are both squarely fabulous tennis!
in the middle. Good luck in the second half!
JANUARY 2016
DEL RIO CC FOUNDATION
BY CATHY MENDOZA “More than a game...Values for life”
Happy New Year - this will afford even more youth access to The First
is an exciting time to be Tee Nine Core Values, Life Skills Experience
involved with The First and Nine Healthy Habits, not to mention the
Tee of Central Valley! Nine Golf Fundamentals!
We have declared January “Volunteer
We continue to positively Beyond the numbers, we better lives. Recruitment Month” and we invite you to
impact the lives of youth in communities of the invest in your community and The Del Rio
Central Valley. We served over 700 participants “My daughter has become more confident in CC Foundation by helping us shape the lives
in our certifying classes and over 2,300 her skills and the core values have helped her of young people. The First Tee of the Central
through outreach to local schools and extended grow into a well-rounded, outgoing, golf loving Valley needs coaches, committee members and
day programs. We have expanded even deeper girl!” –Monica, Parent event support. We encourage and welcome your
into the surrounding communities with the involvement…your gift of time and talent is an
addition of programming at St. Stanislaus GC “My son is very respectful of others and himself. investment in the future of the Central Valley!
and Phoenix Lake in Sonora. With the addition He takes care of his surroundings wherever we
of clinics at River Oaks GC in the Spring, we go.” – David, Parent See you at The First Tee!
NEW MEMBERS
DEL RIO COUNTRY CLUB
FRANK AND VICKI BAVARO VITA MCSHERRY RANDY AND SHEILA BARSAMIAN
Thank you James Meikle and Joseph Fulford Thank you John Gardner and Brent Thank you Peter Abate and Brad Haskin for
for sponsoring our newest Sports members Gardner for sponsoring our newest Social sponsoring our newest Proprietary members
Frank and Vicki Bavaro. Frank and Vicki member Vita McSherry. Vita loves her Randy and Sheila Barsamian. Randy is the
own Bavaro Ranches in Escalon. Both are family and is excited to be joining them President of Dos Palos Drug, Inc. The couple
looking forward to tennis and dinner with at Del Rio, dining at the clubhouse and and their daughter, Natalie, live close and are
friends, both old and new, at the club. taking part in our social programs. excited to take advantage of the tennis and
golf facilities and clubs at Del Rio CC.
FROM THE SUPER
DAVID BERMUDEZ, GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
First of all from my time to tackle projects, which in the growing and reduces shade. We’re also using the driving
staff and I want to wish season, we don’t have time for. The projects range practice green turf to plug out poa-annua
everyone a Happy New consist of landscape improvements, painting from the greens on the Oak and Bluff Courses.
Year. tee signs and benches, rebuilding equipment, Once the turf is exhausted this green will be
organizing maintenance facilities and tree work. modified to include a bent grass chipping area.
During the winter months Over the next few months course maintenance is
the growth of the turf grass slows allowing removing low branches hanging from over two Also, this is frost season. Please visit Del Rio’s
maintenance staff time for their well-deserved thousand trees. This helps with the playability website for information regarding frost delays
vacations. Also, it gives course maintenance of the course, increases irrigation distribution and daily golf course updates.
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