Buckhannon Country Club

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
JULY 2010
Buckhannon
Country Club
President’s Corner
Fellow members, here is a recent aerial view
of the course compliments of Steve Foster.
We have a couple neat shots that we are
going to blow up & put up in the club house.
Well July 1st nears. It represents “hump day”
for the Board as we are halfway thru the
year. We started with five goals. First, was
to “let’s make it fun again” in reaction to the
pall that was over the club due to the
handicap system. Some of that negativism
still exists, but with new activities such as
TGIF events and downplaying the use of
handicaps in most of our golf events, fun,
laughter & good times are taking place. The
member-member event takes place next
month. It will not use handicaps, read about
it in the newsletter. Let’s “make it rock.”
The second major focus is on our finances.
Thanks to many people, we are in a good
financial position at the moment. We need
to bring that home on the back 9 of the year.
The third major focus is on our membership
level. You eagled that goal as we now sit at
33 members over last year.
The fourth focus is on the development &
maintenance of the club’s facilities & golf
course. The golf course part of that goal
shines. Tim Critchfield and Cj Rylands are
leading the effort to achieve the facilities
part of this goal. This goal will be a focus for
the second part of the year.
Thanks to Chris Critchfield, our publicity &
marketing goal is well in hand.
The final goal is your participation via the
“looking for eagles” initiative. We have
several eagles that have stepped forward for
the BCC. We need more. Are you one?
~Al Tucker
Buckhannon Country Club
Tallmansville Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Latest News
Membership Update:
The Board
approved a new college student
membership rate with the following
criteria:

Must be a full-time college student,
who is a resident of Upshur County,
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Must provide a college transcript
verifying he/she is a full time student
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Play is for the months of May, June,
July and August
The new college student rate is $400 and is
intended to provide local college students
the opportunity to become part-time
members for the months they are home
from college. Ezekiel Willet was approved
under this college student membership
avenue. The Board also approved the
junior
membership
of
Matthew
Cunningham. The addition of these two
members brings our golfing membership
to 157.
If anyone has membership questions,
see Larry Williams or Lynn Helmick,
who
comprise
the
membership
committee. The Board must approve all
members, no exceptions.
Club Finances: Thanks to the Strawberry
Festival and our corporate golf activities,
and our increased membership, our Club
finances continue to look strong:
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Net income thru May:
$21,554
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Operating Acct Cash Bal: $40,757
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Capital Account Balance: $34,444
We’ve had a few unexpected expenses as it
relates to our kitchen equipment. But
those monies had to be spent to repair
equipment and to begin needed recurring
equipment servicing activities.
Board Decisions:

The course is closed on Tuesday
morning from 9:30-11:30am for
Ladies League play.

High school golf team members are
allowed to start practicing in early
July.
July Hours
Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm*
Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
*Except Friday night dinner
Latest News Continued on Page 2
Eagle Sightings: Special thanks to:

George Pizoli for 25 truckloads of
topsoil & Dave Tenney for hauling
the dirt to the course.

Steve & Scott Collett for providing
the paper towel & soap dispensers

Kenny Tenney & family for cutting
up & hauling off the huge tree that
fell by hole # 8.
The Ladies Golf Association thanks all
their members who helped with their
Member-Guest fundraising effort. Those
ladies who made sandwiches, loaned
coolers, or worked shifts – your
participation was greatly appreciated.
And to the golfers, their customers, they
send a BIG THANK YOU. They were able
to raise just over $500 to fund their
activities & special projects for the club.
Upcoming Events
July
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TGIF Golf & Food (5:30 pm)
Mixed String Scramble (2:00 pm)
Pro-Am (9:00 am)
Ladies
Handicap Tournament
Begins
Friday Night Dinner
Hands & Hearts Scramble 2 pm
Husband & Wife Tournament 1pm
TGIF Golf & Food (5:30pm)
Trus Jois Relay for Life Scramble
(2:00 pm)
Mystery Scramble (1:00 pm)
Friday Night Dinner
Shootout Qualifying
Shootout Final (1:00 pm)
TGIF Golf & Food (5:30 pm)
August
2 High School Practice Begins
6 TGIF Golf & Food (5:30 pm)
7 Men & Women’s Club Championship
8 M&W Club Championship (1:00pm)
13 Member/Member Dinner (6:00pm)
14 Member/Member Tournament &
Dinner (6:00 pm)
15 Member/Member Tournament &
Cookout, & Awards
20 Final TGIF Golf & Food (5:30 pm)
27 Friday Night Dinner
28 New Member Backwards Scramble
& Cookout (1:00pm)
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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
JULY 2010
Think Summer Golf
Latest News Continued
TGIF Golf Update: The new TGIF
activity began in June with a Barbeque
Smorgasbord & Scramble on June 4
hosted by Tim Critchfield, & Twilight
Golf & Pizza on June 25 hosted by James
& Debbie Huber.
48 members came out for the initial
TGIF event. While I (Al) was hauling in
the fish in Canada, members were
chowing down on finger-licking food
and enjoying some competitive, fun golf.
The team of Kyle/Judy & Derry/Karen
Lane & Todd Whitehair won in a sudden
death playoff. Thanks to a chip in by
Chris Brady his team of Jeff/Susan Ford
Joe Hughes & Scott Collett took 2nd.
On 6/25, 34 golfers showed up for a fun
2-person scramble where players
selected 4 clubs and could only play
with those clubs, players could not
swap. After the round, players dined on
Sam’s pizza. 24 golfers then took to the
course for some twilight golf. As it got
dark, glow sticks & necklaces, & lighted
golf balls were seen throughout the
moonlit golf course as players competed
in a traditional scramble playing from
the forward tees. Jerry and Christian
McKisic took first place in both events.
Kenny & Crystal Tenney took runner-up
honors in the 4-club scramble and Chris
Brady & Steve Collette came 2nd in the
twilight golf scramble.
Participating members have enjoyed
this new summer TGIF activity. There
are 3 more TGIF events set for July, the
next one being a summer theme. The
food will be picnic style with burgers,
hot dogs, fixins, dessert & FREE beer.
The golf format is a “sand scramble.” If
you can’t make it to the beach, come and
play in the sand at the BCC.
Buckhannon Country Club
Tallmansville Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Member-Guest Tournament: Eighteen
teams competed in this year’s MemberGuest event. After the 45 holes of golf,
Kenny Tenney and Larry Rouch and Rick
and Brad Johnson tied with a score of 150.
Sadie Hawkins Golf Tournament:
On Sunday, June 13, Judy Lane, Kyle
Lane, Jimmy Dean and Butch Snyder
won the annual Sadie Hawkins
Tournament with a scramble score of
54. Nine 4-person teams participated.
Each team was comprised of a female
captain and three male members. Three
shots back at 57 were the teams of
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The teams of Tom Dunn-Jerry Westfall and
Tim Critchfield-Andy Call tied for third at
157 with Dunn-Westfall winning the tie
breaker. Larry Rouch sank the winning
putt on the first playoff hole to give Kenny
and Larry the win. Rick had a chance to
extend the playoff, but came up short.
Judy Klebez, Joel Parker, Tim
Critchfield, Bill Ford
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Judy Parker, Ed Jackson, George
Klebez, Bill Thomas
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Pat McCord, Gary McCord, Bud
Tenney, Bruce Critchfield
Judy Klebez’ team won 2nd and Judy
Parker’s team came 3rd based on a tie
breaker.
Corporate Golf:
There are two
corporate events scheduled for July;
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July 10, Hands & Hearts Scramble
– an 18- hole scramble starting at
2pm.

July 17, Trus Jois Relay for Life
Scramble – an 18-hole-scramble
starting at 2pm.
The BCC Ladder Continues: As of the
writing of this newsletter, John Moss sits
atop the June Ladder with a net 65 (74
less 9 handicap). Joe Dean took the May
Ladder with a net 64.
Other scores were:
Howard Feola-John Dye
Charlie Carpenter-Robbie Ferrell
Charlie & Jeff Martin
Butch Hyre-Gary Wetzel
Tyler Critchfield-Brandon Demastes
Hank Ellis-Jim Applebaum
Al Tucker-Martin Tenney
John Mathias-Bryan Johnson
John Moss-Darrell Tenney
Debbie Huber-Hallie Hurst
Mike Feola-Darrell Stout
Larry Carpenter-Dan Godwin
James Huber-Jim Hurst
Paul Dibiccari-Garrett Hoge
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Larry Rouch’s good luck continued in the
awards ceremony as he also won the
Callaway driver raffle.
The club made $1,921.26 on the event.
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President’s Cup – President’s Cup play
began in early June with Burton Abel,
Bill Perry, Butch Snyder, Joe Tenney &
Al Tucker already making it to the
quarterfinals.
Porch Tables & Chairs: The good
news is the sandblaster got his
compressor back in action & completed
his work in mid-June. The bad news is
that the Fred Eberle Vo-Tech Center is
closed until late August.
Budweiser Sponsors Hole-in-One
Contest: All BCC players shooting a
hole-in-one will have their names put
into a hat for the opportunity to win a
Yuengling Golf Bag at the end of the
year. If there are no aces made, then all
member names will be put into the
drawing for the opportunity to win the
prize. Thanks Budweiser.
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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
JULY 2010
Think Summer Golf
Club & Course Updates
Club Manager Updates
The
Club Manager
Says
The
Superintendent
Says
Players, my crew and I need your help
with a couple things. First, If we are out
on the course working & you are
approaching us, please don’t hit toward
us until we wave you on. We’ve had a
couple close calls. Also, please keep the
rakes in the traps. That will help us
considerablly when we are mowing.
Thanks for continuing to help us make
the course look good.
~Buzz
Mystery Scramble: On 7/18 starting at
1:00 pm, the Golf Committee will conduct
a Mystery Scramble. The format will not
be announced until about 12:45 that day.
Come on out and enjoy the mysterious
fun
Shootout:
On
7/24&25,
Charlie
Carpenter will attempt to defend his
Shootout title. Last year, Charlie bested
Chris Brady on the 18th hole. What is the
shootout? It is a handicap tournament
that starts on 7/24 with a qualifying
round. The 10 lowest net scorers qualify
for Sunday’s shootout. All ten qualifiers
tee off together on the first hole. Players
are eliminated as they shoot a higher
score on a hole than their opponents. Play
continues until one golfer is left standing.
Sponsor Appreciation
Hole Sponsor & silver sponsor of club
events
First Community Bank
ToothmanRice
Wendlings
Thanks for making a difference!
Buckhannon Country Club
Tallmansville Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201
I am pleased to introduce Carrie Barton as
the newest member of my staff. Some of
you might remember Carrie as she worked
here for about 6 years before going off to
Maryland to teach 5-6 years ago. She
recently returned and will be teaching at
B-UHS this fall and is happy to be back at
BCC. She commented “I am glad to be back
and it feels like I’m back with my family.”
2010 Member-Member Event
In 2008, we had 16 men’s & 4 women’s
teams participating in member-member.
In 2009, there were 14 men’s, 2
women’s and 2 senior teams. 20 and 18
teams respectively is a direct impact of
the handicap dissatisfaction that has
existed the past few years. The teams
that did participate seemed to have a
good time, but there still was discontent
over handicaps.
The member-member event should be
the “funnest” event we hold all year. It
has been said that “member-member
use to rock.”
While one cannot
reconstruct the past, we as a club can
put a new stamp of fun on this and
future year’s events.
Holt Poling volunteered to take the lead
on creating a totally new format for this
year’s event, one that does not involve
handicaps. Holt is well on his way to
formalizing the event. The details of the
tournament will be finalized and
communicated to you by mid-July.
On July 9, Savanah Lowe will also be
joining my team. Please make them feel
welcomed.
Golfers, I need your help. Please use the
spike cleaner so that you don’t track debris
into the clubhouse. Thank you.
We are looking to having another special
dining evening on Saturday night like we
just had with the member-guest event.
We are also are planning a fun Friday
evening to kick the event off in style.
Here’s the dinner menu entree for July
Men’s League & Friday Night dinners:
7/7 – Meat Lasagna
7/9 – Baked Chicken/Stuffed Pork chops
7/14 – Baby Back Ribs
7/21 - Fish Fry
7/23 – Rib Eye steaks
7/28 - Stuffed Pork chops
~Janice
Golf Humor: Last week, Bud Mick had just
completed playing at The Club at
Nevillewood, an exclusive country club
outside of Pittsburgh. The locker room
attendant took Bud’s golf shoes to clean.
The attendant said “where did you get
your shoes cleaned last?” Bud said “at
home.” The attendant said “if I had more
time, I’d get the polish out of the cracks.”
Bud said, “no problem, I’ll tell my wife.”
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What we need is your participation. If
you have read previous newsletters, the
dates for the event will not be a surprise
as each month there has been a
reminder on the date of the event. We
are going to work hard to make this our
signature event for the year. The Board
and Holt hope that we can get 25 teams
to participate and many more will come
out to the evening activities. Help us
make this a special BCC memory.
(304) 472-2250
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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
JULY 2010
Think Summer Golf
Late May & June Images
More June Images
More June Images
Phil Simmons/Paul Dibiccari (56) winners
of the Memorial Day Pro-Am w/ runnerups Holt Poling, Mike Furr & Owen Bragg
Thursday’s Bunco Ladies
Tom & Nancy Hasbrouk, John Moss, &
Butch Hyre enjoying TGIF Golf
The rains came
Kathy Foster/Pat McCord setting up the
Ladies sales stand for member-guest.
Mary Martin & granddaughter & Blake
Johnson cutting up a rug.
In your dreams!
Buckhannon Country Club
Tallmansville Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Then the skies cleared
Joe Hughes & Scott Collett, “What do you
think Scott, should I go for it?”
The ghost of Chris Brady
And Lora Mathias rested (on #3 tee during
Check out those halos on Gary McCord, Eve
M-G)
Ford, Pat McCord & Bill Ford. Angels?
NOT!
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