Feb 2018

McAllen

February 2018 Newsletter

Est. 1946

Country Club

Happy Valentines Day!

Letter from the GM Dear MCC Members, Please know that we have updated the club’s telephone system. One upgrade is the fact that members can now dial extensions directly, please see the staff directory in the back of the newsletter.

The main number remains the same, but now you can dial directly. My direct number is 956-843-0516 and my cell is 561-866-1347.

Also, worth noting is the calendar insert in this month’s newsletter. A special thank you to Brittanie, the Club’s Marketing and Membership Director, who put it together. We tried to capture significant events and put them in the calendar, but as we all know, things change. If and when dates change, we will let you know. I think it is a great tool to help you plan the year at your Club. Be sure to stick it on your fridge like I did.

And, very importantly, the Board via the House Committee has approved an updated dress code policy for the Oak Room: *Men are required to wear a collared shirt (untucked is now permitted)

*Jeans are permitted (torn jeans are not permitted) *No shorts for evening dining allowed (lunch is permitted, but not Sunday Brunch) *Flip Flops are not permitted *Men’s hats and caps are not permitted *Tank tops & cut-off shorts are not permitted Unless the offense is egregious, members and their guests who violate the dress code will not be confronted by management. A log will be kept indicating violators, and a reminder letter will be sent by the House Committee.

Additional offenses will lead to harsher consequences. Please know that your help in this matter is truly appreciated.

As always, when you are making dining plans, consider putting your club at the top of the list. Where else can you get good food, good service, a table with a beautiful view, no waiting to be seated, and a room lively with friends and family? MCC is where.

I look forward to seeing you at your club,

-Jeff

Are you attending any Performing Art s Center Shows? Prior to the show, join us for dinner at your club!

Wizard of Oz Million Dollar Quartet Stomp Buddy Holly Story Frankie Valli Yanni Les Miserables

02/11/18 02/14/18 03/07/18 04/04/18 05/11/18 06/19/18 09/12/18

Our condolences to the Tavarez and

Sanchez Families

Membership Dear MCC Members, The Membership Campaign is in full swing!

Refer a friend or two to apply for membership at your club. As a member, when you refer a prospective member and they are approved for membership, you will receive $250 F&B credit.

(The applicant must mention that you referred them).

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60 New Members

by June 2018

Another bonus for you is by writing a letter or recommendation (being a sponsor) for an applying member, You will be entered into the raffle to win a $2,500 credit to the club. WOW! Credit may be used at MCC for golf lessons, tennis lessons, fitness training, or food & beverage‌* A winner will be chosen after a total of 20 new members have joined your club. *credit may not be used for monthly dues or banquets.

For additional information, or any members you would like to refer to me, call 956-631-1103 or email me at membership@mcallencountryclub.com

22 New members since July 2017

-Brittanie

We have pictures from past events at the reception desk!

Please come pick up your pictures at your earliest convenience!

Please give a warm welcome to the new members who joined in January:

Raleigh Davis Corporate Junior General Logicorp Transportation Director of Business Development

Taylor & Melissa Hamlin Legacy Junior General Hamlin Pools - Partner

Fitness at MCC Dear MCC Members, I hope everyone had a terrific start to the New Year and is well on their way toward their 2018 fitness goals. As expected, the New Year brought many new faces (as well as some old ones) back into the fitness center. If you are one of the many that have been working diligently on your resolution to achieve better health, congratulations. Stay focused, stay ambitious, and keep your eyes on the prize. If you are one of the many that have already faltered in your attempt to get fit, come see us. Let Tunji, Keila, and I help show you the path to wellness. All you need is a positive attitude, personal commitment, and we will push you in the right direction. For those that need a little more support, I encourage you to meet with one of our personal trainers. Not only can our Fitness staff develop fitness programs, but we may also educate you on proper nutrition. Balanced nutrition is truly the cornerstone of all weight loss programs. Let us counsel you on how to read appropriate portion sizes, how to plan meals, and how to make healthier choices overall.

In good health,

Stop by the Fitness center and try a whole new way of Spinning-the new Peloton bike is here!

-Michael

Contact the fitness center to schedule an orientation class today!

COMING SOON

MCC is bringing in a new way to schedule your preferred yoga times and as well as your fitness training with our personal trainers. We would like to introduce to you the MINDBODY app. coming in March...

February Yoga Schedule

A Friendly Reminder... 

As a reminder, complimentary equipment orientations are available by calling the Fitness Center to schedule an appointment.

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Also, please remember that a $10 guest fee will be charged for each guest a member brings into the facility. As per Club policies, guests must be accompanied by a member.

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As the utilization of the Fitness Center increases, so does the need to be sensitive to our fellow members. If you have a cold or flu, please be courteous and avoid using the facility until you are well.

Monday 8:30am & 6:00pm Tuesday 8:15am Thursday 8:15am Friday 8:30am $15 daily $130 monthly Minimum of 3 ppl to hold class Yoga is a great way to get in shape! It improves your mental and physical well-being, increases flexibly, and strengthens muscles.

Tennis at MCC Dear MCC Members, Tennis is in full swing again with new activities: leagues for men and women, clinics for the entire family, and group/private lessons to tune up the junior or adult player’s game.

Our MCC Women’s Tennis League on Tuesday morning and Thursday night has restarted, with all the ladies having a blast on the courts. If any ladies are interested in playing in the league, they must call the tennis pro shop and register to play. The fee for the league is $30 for members, $40 for non-members.

TO ALL TENNIS PLAYER COUPLES: MCC is hosting our Mixed Doubles Open Tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, February 24th & Sunday 25th. Entry fee is $50 per team. Entry deadline is Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 6:00 pm. If interested please call the tennis pro shop at 956-682-3459 to register.

See you on the court, -Rudi

Reminder ALL TENNIS PLAYER MUST STOP BY THE PRO SHOP AND SIGN IN BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE TENNIS COURTS.

Ball Machine Don't forget about our new ball machine, it will help improve your strokes and give you a great cardio workout. $20.00 / Hour or $200.00/year.

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After School Youth Tennis Clinics Every Monday and Wednesday, our after school program for youth is ongoing. We still have opening from 4:30-5:00pm and 5:00-6:30pm. All Applications can be picked up, filled out, and returned to the Tennis Pro Shop.

Member $20.00/Guest $25.00

Golf at MCC Congratulation's to Jimmy Lee for winning his first AJGA event!

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Jun Min (Jimmy) Lee of Mission, Texas, won his first AJGA event at 4-under-par 212, holding off competitors coming down the stretch.

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Lee, a verbal commitment to Texas A&M University, finished second in the event last January and started the day T2 before posting a 2-under-par 70.

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Lee’s four birdies and a clutch par putt on No. 18 sealed his win after two runner-up finishes in 2017. He is No. 63 in the Rolex AJGA Rankings.

Upcoming Golf Events at MCC February 21st– 22nd

February 24th & 25th- Spring Member-Member

MCC Women’s Invitational 9AM Shotgun Start each day Course will open to non-tournament play at 1:30pm Please plan your afternoon accordingly

12:30pm Shotgun Start Course will be open to non-tournament play until noon each day Please plan your weekend accordingly

March 4th - UTRGV College-AM

March 5th & 6th UTRGV College Tournament

Three-Person with two college players.

Golf Course will open for non-tournament play on March 6th after 1:30pm.

Team will play a scramble with the option of using the tee shot of their college player.

If you are interested in participating in College-AM please contact the golf shop for more information.

There will be very limited access to golf course.

Course will have an 8am shotgun start for all college teams practice round and member play Afternoon course will be closed for College-AM golf tournament

Swing by the MCC Golf Shop on Sunday, March 11th 10am – 2pm

Congratulations Marianne Seal Congratulations to all the winners! for winning Most improved Flight 1 and Best Putter in the R. Wilson & J. Ketter

2018 Año Nuevo

Flight 2 Y. Durak & H. Temkin Flight 3 E. Villareal & J. Rodriguez Flight 4

S. Wadhwani & S. Wadhwani

All Valley WGA!

Dining at MCC Food & Beverage Manager

Dining Room

Socorro Zambrano

Ernesto Sepulveda

Manager

Bench

Bench

Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Pinot Noir 2014

The 2014 Bench Cabernet Sauvignon exudes a deep, dark purple color in the glass. The nose is vibrant with violets, huckleberry and a touch of vanilla spice. The palate is elegantly wound with dusty tannins and a supple, velvet texture. The long, seamless finish ebbs and flows with flavors of black currant, dark cocoa and black forest floor.

Deep, dark ruby in color, this wine offers aromas of ripe fig, pumpkin seed and strawberry coulis. The palate is tightly focused with flavors of bright currant, cola and a hint of pungent, wild mushroom. The mouth feel is supple yet structured with well integrated tannins that provide the integrity for this charming wine.

Wines of the Month

February 2018 Lunch Buffet Sun

Mon

Tue

4 Champagne Brunch

5

11

12

13

14

Champagne Brunch

Club Closed

Roast Turkey

Mexican Buffet

18 Champagne Brunch

19

20 Roast Turkey

21

25

26

Champagne Brunch

Club Closed

Club Closed

Club Closed

6 Roast Turkey

Wed

7 Mexican Buffet

Thu

Fri

Sat

1 Fried Chicken

2 Beef Ribs & Seafood

3

8 Fried Chicken

9 Beef Ribs & Seafood

10

15

16 Beef Ribs & Seafood

17

23

24

Beef Ribs & Seafood

Member Dining in Ladies Card Room & Hickory

Date with Dad

27 Roast Turkey

Valentine’s Dinner & Dancing

Mexican Buffet 28 Mexican Buffet

Fried Chicken 22 Fried Chicken

Seafood Extravaganza

Letter from the Chef Dear MCC Members, Enjoy the freshest food at MCC. Our chicken, beef, and pork menu offerings are fresh and hand-crafted in house. I am proud to say that even our burger patties are fresh, never frozen. None contain chemical preservatives or anti-oxidants.

Eat clean at MCC. All natural for your health!

- Chef Stan, CEC and Culinary Team

February Weekly Featured Dishes February 2nd – 8th

February 16th - 22nd

Bavette Steak Shirataki Noodles Red Curry Salmon Bacon Chicken Melt with Gouda

Salmon Sauvignon Blanc Venison Pinenut Steak Vegan Fire Roast Butternut Rice Grilled Shrimp Brussels Caesar

February 9th – 15th

February 23rd - April 1st

Spicy Zhug Duck with Passionfruit Glas Boursin Bordelaise Steak Chipotle Mango Pork Schnitzel Roasted Veggie Bowl

Fontina Scaloppini with Spaghetti Squash Madras Lamb Margarita Roast Chicken Five Grain Salad

February Evening Weekday Featured Dishes Tuesdays – Pasta, Your Style $12++ Wednesdays – Chef’s All-Natural Fried Chicken 2 piece: $7.95++ 4 piece: $14.45++ With fresh-from-the-oven biscuit, mashed potatoes, and pan gravy Thursdays – Parrilla Platter Choose from Grilled Steak, Chops, Chicken, or Fish House Salad & choice of side.

$14++

Date with Dad Wednesday, February 7, 2018 6:00 to 9:00 pm Dinner & Dancing By far the Sweetest event of the year!

Menu Choices for Daughters

Menu Choices for Dad

Alfredo Pasta with Chicken or Chicken Tenders Served with Tiara Potatoes $15++

Mesquite Roast Prime Rib or Striped Bass Creole Served with Caesar Salad Royale $30++

Sweet Station DJ & Photographer will be on site RSVP 956-631-1103 *48 hour cancellation policy is in effect

Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance

Wednesday, February 14, 2018 6:30-11:00pm Ballroom and Oak Room

Join us this Valentine’s as we have celebrity impersonators relive the Rat Pack days!

Featuring: Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr., and others!

We anticipate a SOLD OUT event, make your reservation now to DANCE the night away!

Menu

Appetizer Artisan Cheese Sampling for Two Salad Parisian Garden Salad, City of Love Intermezzo Champagne Crush Sorbet Entrée Filet Mignon or Grilled Salmon & Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail Dessert Chocolate Indulgence for Two * A La Carte Menu will not be available*

$65++

RSVP byFriday, February 9th 956-631-1103 48HourCancellation Policy in effect

Friday, February 23, 2018 6:30-9:30pm Oak Room

Menu Shrimp and Oyster Bar Ceviche Bar and Assorted Salads New England Clam Chowder & Seven Seas Soup Alaskan King Crab Legs Oysters Rockefeller Fried Gulf Shrimp Seared Scallops Sauvignon Blanc Flounder Chicharones Grilled Bass Broiled Ponzu Mahi Basted Atlantic Salmon with Lobster Sauce Lobster Mac n Cheese & Spring Vegetables Classic Minis Dessert Island $38++ per person RSVP 956-631-1103 48 Hour cancellation in effect

McAllen Country Club The Premier Private Club in the Rio Grande Valley

Membership Campaign Give your friend the gift of sponsorship to McAllen Country Club! 

For each new member you refer, you will receive a Food & Beverage credit of $250.

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In addition, starting December 1st, for each new member you sponsor and who is approved, you will be entered into a raffle for a $2,500 McAllen Country Club Credit to use for anything at the Club except monthly dues or banquets. You can apply it to golf lessons, golf cart fees, guest fees, tennis lessons, fitness training, and/or food and beverage. The Winning Member Sponsor will be randomly drawn once 20 new members have joined your club!

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An installment plan for the initiation fee is available for qualifying applicants.

Contact Brittanie Garza at (956)631-1103 or membership@mcallencountryclub.com for more information.

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Friday, March 9, 2018

Food served from 6:30pm - 9:30pm An outdoor event with Live Music

Menu 1 lb. of Jumbo Shrimp per person Wings & Sausage off the Grill Fire Roasted Corn New Potatoes Carrots, Celery Sticks, and Cole Slaw Mac and Cheese Bread Sticks Tossed Caesar Salad Station Assorted Desserts

Featuring Abita Brewery

Join us after dinner on the patio for live music and bar offerings 9:30-Midnight Hosted By: Membership Committee $35++ per person RSVP 956-631-1103 48 hour cancellation in effect

Board of Directors

President Stephen Crain

Vice-President Cole Abbott

Secretary Thomas Davidson

Treasurer Rick Hawkins

Directors at Large Marcus Forthuber Terry Van Burkleo Charles Zey Jim Thompson John Stansberry

Ex-Officio Joe Brown

Staff

Office

Fitness Center

956-631-1103

Monday

Monday-Friday

5:00am-8:00pm

jeff@mcallencountryclub.com

8:00am-5:00pm

Tuesday-Saturday

PGA Golf Professional

Golf Pro Shop

5:00am-9:00pm

956-686-0923

Sunday

mike@mcallencountryclub.com

Tuesday-Friday

5:00am-7:00pm

Executive Chef Stan Zerbst, CEC 956-843-0518

8:00am-7:00pm

General Manager Jeff Lowder, CCM 956-843-0516

Mike Perez 956-843-0522

Saturday-Sunday

Robber’s Roost

7:30am-7:00pm

Tuesday-Saturday

chefstan@mcallencountryclub.com

Club Controller Gary Lenz 956-843-0515

Golf Course Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-7:00pm

controller@mcallencountryclub.com

(back 9 at 9:00am)

Director of Membership/ Marketing Brittanie Garza 956-843-0512

Saturday-Sunday 7:30am-7:00pm

membership@mcallencountryclub.com

Director of Catering Kaylynn Norman 956-843-0513

Golf Driving Range Tuesday-Friday

8:00am-7:00pm

catering@mcallencountryclub.com

Saturday-Sunday

Director of Tennis Rudi Hilpert 956-843-0520

7:30am-7:00pm Tennis Shop

rudi@mcallencountryclub.com

7:30am-8:00pm Sunday 7:30am-7:00pm Oak Room Tuesday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pm Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:30pm

Friday– Saturday 6:00pm-10:30pm Sunday 11:00am-2:00pm

956-682-3459

Director of Fitness Michael Puig 956-843-0523

Monday-Thursday

Hickory

8:00am-8:00pm

Tuesday-Thursday

michael@mcallencountryclub.com

Friday & Saturday

7:30am-2:00pm

8:00am-5:00pm

Friday & Saturday

Sunday

7:30am-9:00pm

1:00pm-5:00pm

Sunday

Food & Beverage Manager Socorro Zambrano 956-843-0517 Socorro@mcallencountryclub.com

Dining Room Manager Ernesto Sepulveda Club Engineer Bob Kohler 956-843-0524 bob@mcallencountryclub.com

7:30am-5:00pm PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID McAllen PERMIT NO. 333

I Spy Read your newsletter cover to cover! Hidden within you will discover four member numbers.

If one is yours, call the Club and give us your name and number. You’ll win a complimentary lunch buffet or Sunday Brunch for two.

Winners must redeem 30 days after newsletter is published.