LETTER FROM YOUR GENERAL MANAGER Dear RCC Members, It is unbelievable that the snow is gone, the birds are chirping, the trees are blooming and the course is open. If you are out of town, it is time to come back! If you are in town, do come to the course for 9 or 18 holes and enjoy a ride around the course in our brand new fleet of golf carts. A special thanks to the grounds crew and pro shop for getting us up and running so early in March! While the grounds and golf crews were gearing up for the golf season, the clubhouse staff has been readying the clubhouse, going through training, creating new menus and getting ready to welcome members back to the Club. Although we are still in the off season, our dining rooms have been filling up nightly as members come out to enjoy the culinary team’s offerings in the warm, inviting atmosphere that is RCC! Changes? Yes, there have been changes. There have been changes made in order to raise the bar and create new excitement while retaining old traditions. As the staff goes through these changes, we ask for your feedback and support so that we may continue to provide you with a home away from home atmosphere. Yes, you will see new dishes on the menu, but if one of your favorites is missing, please let us know so we can adjust our menu selections to meet the taste of the membership. We are here to serve you and look forward to learning more about your needs, wants and desires so we may incorporate them into our daily operations. While we prepare for season, please pardon our appearance as we put a new patio around the half-way house, repair and open the pool, clean and touch up the exterior of the clubhouse, put tennis nets up and create a new lush landscape at the entrance of the Club. We will be as discreet as possible so we do not negatively affect your Club experience. It is an exciting time at Rockford Country Club. I am very proud of the staff and all they have accomplished. Of course, we could not accomplish anything without the continued support of our membership. Thank you for your support, emails, kind words and ongoing utilization of the Club. I look forward to seeing each and every one of you at the Club. Regards, Jennifer Croce ABOUT ELENA’Syou BOOKcertainly won’t want to miss this one! If you missed ourSOMETHING first wine dinner,
RCC Wine Dinner Mrs. Rebecca Olson won the Academy Award Prize for picking 12 of the 24 categories
Saturday, April 28, 2012 6:00p.m. — 9:00p.m. $75++ per person Event is limited to 25 members Please make reservations by calling the club office 815.968.9881
To enhance RCC member dining experiences, we suggest making reservations for à la carte dining and member events so we may provide you with the exceptional service you’ve come to expect at Rockford Country Club. Thank you in advance! Please make reservations by calling 815.968.9881.
Saturday, April 7th 12:00p.m. to 1:30p.m. Easter Baskets will be provided for all age groups
Buffet: 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. Egg Hunt: 1:00p.m. Lunch, Games, Crafts And Annual Egg Hunt! $25.00++ for kids ** $15.00++ for adults Please make reservations by calling the club office 815.968.9881.
Chef Attended Stations
Children’s Table
Omelet Station
Chicken Strips
Waffle Station
Mini Burgers Macaroni and Cheese
Chef Carving Station
Milk Chugs
Virginia Ham
Jell-O Carrot Sticks and Celery
Roast Leg of Lamb
Sunday, April 8th 10:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. $34.95++ adults ** $15.95++ kids Salads Buffalo Mozzarella, Grape Tomato and Red Onion Salad
London Broil
Mixed Green Salad
Breakfast
Pasta Salad
Eggs Benedict
Fresh Fruit Display
Country Style Breakfast Potatoes
Cucumber Salad Ambrosia Salad
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Biscuits & Gravy
Entrees
Apple Stuffed Pancakes
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Demi Glace
Breakfast Pastries
Roasted Garlic Grilled Chicken Breast with Basil Cream Sauce
Bagels and Cream Cheese Sticky Buns
Hors D’oeuvres
Muffins
Shrimp Cocktail
Danish
Smoked Seafood Display
Croissants
Clams and Mussels on the Half Shell International Cheese Display Vegetable Crudités Mashed Potato Bar Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
5 Cheese Ravioli Grilled Salmon with Parsley Pesto Fresh Vegetable Preparation Desserts Assorted Cakes, Pies and Pastries Bread Pudding Chocolate Dipped Fruit
Toppings: Roasted Garlic, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Chopped Bacon, Shredded Cheddar, Scallions, Sour Cream, Chives, Basil Pesto, Traditional Gravy
Please make reservations by calling 815.968.9881
Save the Date Men’s Club Championship Flight Saturday, May 19th Tee Times start @ 9am All players participating in the Championship Flight must qualify for seeding purposes only.
Players will be seeded by the 18 hole Gross Score.
2012 Monday As a reminder, on Monday’s weather permitting, Members & Guests have access to Golf Cart privileges. Mondays are open for play starting at 1:00pm. Tee times are not needed and Bag Room service is available *Guest and Cart Fee apply
Put away the snow boots and get out the golf shoes! Let’s get into the swing early in the season. Only a few weeks before the
9-Hole Ladies’ Opening Day on Tuesday, May 1st. Ladies of all golfing abilities are welcome.
Put it on your calendar and sign up at the pro shop. 8:30am Coffee and Rolls 9:00am Shotgun 11:30am Lunch and Meeting See you there!
It has been a long winter but the 2012 golf season is upon us. Your golf shop staff and outside service team are as excited as ever to get going! Looking forward to this season my goal again this year is to assemble a first class, highly service-oriented golf staff. The Rockford Country Club golf experience will continue to raise the standard, operating with “service� as our main focus. Rockford Country Club is pleased to have Ryan Niffenegger returning for his sixth year. In addition, Ali Gorman and Sydney Rumple will be our part time summer help as retail assistants. New to our team this year is Luke Johnson and he will be serving as an apprentice learning how to become a golf professional. Our outside service staff will once again be lead by Terry Weaver and Ralph Powell. Members can once again look forward to first rate demo days, creative sales and a strong teaching program in which the professional staff continues to seek knowledge to be the best in Rockford. Over the winter we upgraded the program with Video technology that will be used regularly on the range. Surly this will lower those scores! There will be a great mixture of competitive and casual events so please sign up at the golf shop. This season will play to the same tune as past years in which my main focus will be to market the club using a few key points; the facility which has never looked better as a whole, the membership with its genuine warmness and the first rate service team from top to bottom. By writing local golf tips for the Rockford Register Star and having the news out to showcase everything from our first rate caddie program to teaching tips we will be known as a wonderful spot for our membership and future members to enjoy! Chris Bartlett, PGA Head Golf Professional
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On March 16th there was a Tritle Trophy (West) competition in Tucson, Arizona. The Tritle Trophy was presented to the Lady Golfers of Rockford Country Club by Fred Tritle (President 1908-1921) in memory of his wife Angeline. It is to be awarded each year to the golfer who averages the 10 lowest net scores of the season. Lots of fun was had by all! Submitted by: Judy Mott
Four RCC past winners played, Pictured left to right are Judy Mott(2011), Peg Rosenquist (1966), Carolyn DeLuca (1992), Nancy Switzer(1989 and1975).
Carolyn DeLuca won!
The snow is gone and the course is open! You’ve been “away” too long and there’s something we need to “address!” Join us for the
18-Hole Ladies’ Opening Day on Thursday, May 3rd. 8:00a.m.—Coffee 8:30a.m.—Shotgun 12:30p.m.—Luncheon The 2012 golf season is upon us!
The ladies of the 18 Hole Golf Group would like to invite all RCC lady golfers to join us each and every Thursday of the upcoming golf season for a fun-filled round of golf and lunch. The only requirement is a willingness to have fun and join our great group of ladies! Any of our members would be happy to answer any questions (or concerns) that you may have about joining in the fun. Please call the pro-shop for information and details!
Rockford Country Club
Bill Dannenmaier Laura Telling Thomas Brown Janet Zentz Patricia Burgy Ehren Jarrett Dennis Fancsali Rod Leezer Suzanne Groff Cindy Ebens Dale Drake Kristin Pecora Dave Sobojinski Nanci Soriano Daniel Pecora Ann Wadlington Kent Mallquist Robert Stenstrom Susan Anderson Todd Polivka Denise Welch Willard Moore Jeff Eckburg Curt Worden Gerri Phippen Doug Pomatto Carol Roche Cathy Funderburg Lee Mayer Bobbie Snorek Kelly Eckburg Dave Schmitt Paulette Suchomel Andrea Bear William Williams Audra Capriola
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Upcoming Golf Events April 7th & 8th Easter Sale at the Golf Shop April 18th Nelson Cup Sign Up at RCC April 21st Spring “Tune Up” Golf Clinic April 25th Junior Sports Night
2500 Oxford Street Rockford, IL 61103 Phone 815.968.9881 Facsimile 815.968.2510 ww.rockfordcountryclub.com CLUB OFFICERS President Thomas E. Valiulis Executive Vice President William Bremner Vice President Thomas O. Meyer Treasurer Robert R. Farrell Secretary Kent Kohlbacher Immediate Past President D. Stephen Kiley DIRECTORS Jeffrey S. Shinn Dennis Schaer Jeffrey DiBenedetto Richard Gaines Darrell Snorek Frank Graceffa Dana Kiley CLUB STAFF
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General Manager Jennifer Croce, ext.240. Business Manager Wendy Newman, ext.214. Director of Operations Joseph Gargiulo, ext.215. Executive Chef Brian Jason, ext.222. Golf Professional Chris Bartlett, ext.235. Assistant Golf Professional Ryan Niffenegger, ext. 234. Grounds Superintendent Chad Papke, 815.877.8683 Membership Director Gina Meeks, ext.211. Accounts Payable / Payroll Clerk
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Lorie O’Neal, ext.219. Banquet & Catering Manager Karen Foley, ext.211. Maître d’s Teresa Villarreal, ext.212.
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Grill on green 11am-4pm
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Comfort Food Feature: Meatloaf, Roasted Chicken Pot Pie, Pan Seared Catfish, or Macaroni & Cheese
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7 Grill & MDR 11:30am-8:30pm ______________ Easter Egg Hunt 12:00pm-1:30pm
14 Grill & MDR 11:30am-8:30pm
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Certified Angus Pot Roast OR lasagna or
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