MGC
Monthly Magazine June 2022
Contents GM Update............................................4-8 Friendly Reminders............................9-10 What’s New.......................................11-21 May Photos........................................22-30 General Information........................31-33
GENERAL MANAGER
Joseph “JJ” Wagner General Manager jjwagner@minneapolisgolfclub.com 952.525.2526 Dear Members, At press time, the Staff is gearing up for our very busy Memorial Weekend. The weather should be lovely as we open the pool. I had my best day at MGC to date on Tuesday, May 24th, as I played my first round at MGC since I joined the team. I was fortunate enough to play beside Andy Bauer, Jared Keller and Dan Simpson. The course is simply magnificent and I cannot wait to get out there again. Kudos to Jared K. and his team. Also, the golf experience has been excellent as well, thanks to Dan and his staff. Our food and beverage staff has provided you with an upgraded experience and our new and “relevant” menu has been a hit. Thanks to Jared G. and Chef Tyler for their efforts. And when I refer to our menu … it’s just not the Grill menu that I am referring to… it’s also the Children’s menu, 6th Tee menu, Pool Menu, specials, etc. I’m also amazed at how well and how many weddings Nancy executes successfully. She does it with her eyes closed and she does it so well. The good news is that these weddings generate and assist with our overall F&B bottom line, many times producing annual profits for our operation. I’ve met and dealt with all Club committees to date and am amazed at their dedication to the Club and finding every way they can make it better. They have been on their respective committees for about six months into their annual term and I wanted to give them a shout-out. I wanted also to ensure you all knew who is doing such an excellent job on your behalf behind the scenes. I’m sure at times they’d rather be on the course or at their real jobs but instead, they are putting an excellent effort in for you. See the list of Committees and their members on the following pages.
FINANCE COMMITTEE Rick Ellingson - Chair Jocelyn Anderson David Endy Dave Fisher Sarah Fjelstul Bob Harrison Steve Sherwood Scott Sisel
HOUSE COMMITTEE
GOLF COMMITTEE Troy Jensen - Chair Kara Buckner Steve Carter Keith Goodman Jeremy Gurney Jim Kempski Mary Jo Lecy Justin Miller Chip Parks
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Lesley Newhouse - Chair Jocelyn Anderson - Chair Danny Anderson Andy Bauer Tracy Donesky Jeff Callinan Jennifer Harper Jay Christiansen Chris Munsie Rick Ellingson Katie Sisel Robert Jackson Lindsay Swenson John Mackiewicz John Morioka Jeff Newhouse
FACILITIES COMMITTEE Tom Whaley - Chair Jeff Callinan Lauren Davis Tom DeAngelo Jon Fitzgerald Rick Garland Dana Goodman Mike Medved David Yesnes
GREEN COMMITTEE Matt Gibb - Chair Nancy Bartsch Tracy Donesky Dick Hall Chris Junker Tom Lecy John Morioka Robbie Newbold Jeff Shelman
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE INVITATIONAL COMMITTEE Nick Davis - Chair Phil Angell Elizabeth Lecy Dan Maholias Lou Nanne Alex Ostendorf Zach Strouts Tom Wollan
David Gollin - Chair Rick Ellingson Eric Gartland Troy Jensen Eric Moleski Alan Roessler David Yesnes
Earlier this week, the Strategic Planning Committee sent out an excellent and extremely thorough update. One item from the Plan that I have been working on with a few different committees is improving our website, member emails, our cell phone app, etc. We know we can communicate better, and clearer and it should be easier to access. We are investigating a few other clubs that seem to be a step ahead of us on this subject. We will be in touch later on this front. On a personal note, Connie and I have found a beautiful home in Plymouth and plan on moving in around June 8th. It’s 10 minutes from our two, soon to be three, grandsons in Maple Grove and just 15 minutes from MGC! “Life is wonderful in God’s country”, as my father always told me. Cordially,
Joseph “JJ” Wagner
Reminders Within the MGC’s Rules & Regulations, it states: “Due to the Health Department and MGC Policy, only food & beverage provided by MGC may be consumed on the premises. Disciplinarian actions may be assessed up to suspension or termination of membership”. Key Club Rules to follow as we open the 2022 season Golf Dress Code MEN * Golf shirts with collars, blade collared shirts, mock turtlenecks, golf shorts and golf slacks are allowed. * Hats must be worn with the bill facing forward or, in other words, the direction you are walking. * Denim jeans are allowed before May 1st and after September 30th. Faded or denim with holes/tears are not allowed.
WOMEN * Shorts, skorts and skirts must be fingertip length or longer. * Leggings and yoga pants are allowed. * Warm-up suits/shorts, workout gear, jogging attire or swim suits are not allowed. * Denim jeans are allowed before May 1st and after September 30th. Faded or denim with holes/tears are not allowed.
CHILDREN, TEENAGERS & YOUNG ADULTS * It is the responsibility of the parents to insure children are dressed appropriately. * All shirts must be ‘golf specific’ shirts.
CLUBHOUSE DRESS CODE * Attire appropriate for the Golf Course as stated in the Golf Dress Code is also appropriate for the clubhouse.
Pool attire, including cover ups, is allowed in pool area only and is not appropriate for the clubhouse. Nice denim
jeans are allowed in the Clubhouse.
OTHER 1. Children under 12 years old on Club property must be attended by an adult at all times (except as provided in Pool Regulations). Members shall, at all times, be responsible for the behavior and safety of their children. Note: Advanced/accomplished junior golfers can play outside the Junior Golf Policy if approved by the golf staff. 2. Locker Room Junior Policy – All juniors 14 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times. Juniors 15 – 17 are welcome to change unsupervised. 3. RESERVATIONS: In order to insure that we are able to provide you with the best service possible, it is requested that you make dining reservations. 4. CANCELLATION POLICY Any cancellation or no show for a Club food event less than 72 hours in advance will be charged to the individual member. This will apply only to Club sponsored food events and the food portion of golf/food events. 5. STARTING TIMES A starting time is a precious commodity at MGC. A starting time is when you are to actually tee off, not when you are supposed to arrive at the tee. Members are requested to plan ahead, warm up, putt, etc. and arrive at the tee to register with the starter five (5) minutes before the tee time. 6. Members are responsible for the actions of their guests, including compliance with the requirements of the dress code, pace of play, care of the golf course, and use of the short range and driving range. 7. GOLF CARTS: Children without a driver’s license are not allowed to drive a cart at any time. It is REQUIRED that you follow the 90 degree rule, which means driving in the rough only and then crossing to your ball at a 90 degree angle to the direction of the fairway. DO NOT drive your golf cart within 10 yards of any green.
8. DRIVING RANGE Members and their guests must observe any and all posted restrictions when using the short range, the driving range, and the putting green. Failure to do so may result in the loss of the privilege to use the Club’s practice facilities; the loss of the ability to bring guests to the Club; the suspension of Membership privileges; and/or the termination of Membership, as decided in the sole and absolute discretion of the Board in accordance to the Bylaws. MGC is located in a residential neighborhood. For the safety and protection of our neighbors (and their property) & the well-being of the Club, HITTING GOLF BALLS OVER THE DRIVING RANGE NET IS STRICTLY AND ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. Furthermore, members and their guests should avoid hitting balls into the net whenever possible. 9. POOL REGULATIONS Sign In/Out: All persons swimming or sunning must first register at the check-in kiosk. Guest fees will be handled here. For safety concerns, members and their guests will also need to check-out when leaving the pool area.
WHAT’S NEW?
On behalf of the entire Club, we would like to welcome our newest members to MGC
Matt Burgess
Dan Haller
Daidre Burgess
Katie McMurray
NEW MEMBERS
Xan Oser
Mary Oser
Sam Perkins
Lora Perkins
NEW MEMBERS
Drew Post
Brian Rindal
Sarah Post
Ellen Rindal
Don’t Miss Out
BOOK CLUB The MGC Book Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.. All ladies are welcome to join us! Feel free to email Katie Sisel at kdsisel@gmail.com for information about joining. June 2nd at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and discussion: The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers About the Book: North Carolina, 1946. One woman. A discovery that could rewrite history. Maddie Sykes is a burgeoning seamstress who’s just arrived in Bright Leaf, North Carolina—the tobacco capital of the South—where her aunt has a thriving sewing business. After years of war rations and shortages, Bright Leaf is a prosperous wonderland in full technicolor bloom, and Maddie is dazzled by the bustle of the crisply uniformed female factory workers, the palatial homes, and, most of all, her aunt’s glossiest clientele: the wives of the powerful tobacco executives. But she soon learns that Bright Leaf isn’t quite the carefree paradise that it seems. A trail of misfortune follows many of the women, including substantial health problems, and although Maddie is quick to believe that this is a coincidence, she inadvertently uncovers evidence that suggests otherwise. Maddie wants to report what she knows, but in a town where everyone depends on Big Tobacco to survive, she doesn’t know who she can trust—and fears that exposing the truth may destroy the lives of the proud, strong women with whom she has forged strong bonds. Shedding light on the hidden history of women’s activism during the post-war period, at its heart, The Tobacco Wives is a deeply human, emotionally satisfying, and dramatic novel about the power of female connection and the importance of seeking truth.
Future Books July 7 - The Club by Ellery Lloyd August 4 - We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride September 1 - The Seven Husbands of Evely Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid October 6 - Carolina Moonset by Matt Goldman
Upcoming Club Fit Days (See Dates & Times in Golf Shop)
Callaway PING Titleist
June Events Women’s 18 Hole Mixer 6/1 Women’s 9 Hole Mixer 6/2 Women’s 9 Hole Guest Day 6/9
New Men’s Apparel
New Women’s Apparel
Travis Mathew G/Fore Peter Milar Redvanly
Footjoy Nike Straight Down G/Fore
9 Hole League June 2 - June Mixer July 7 - July Mixer August 4 - August Mixer September 1 - September Mixer
18 Hole League June 1 - June Mixer July 6 - July Mixer August 3 - August Mixer September 7 - September Mixer
Joint Events June 9 -9 Hole Guest Day July 13 - 18 Hole Guest Day August 18 - Charity Day October 11 - Ladies’ Glow Ball
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We are heading back to the 80’s, so grab your neon, your leg warmers, and your Aqua Net and join us for…
Ladies 9-Hole Guest Day! Thursday, June 9, 2022 Shotgun start at 8:30 Lunch and prizes 11:30 Event includes: Golf, cart, prizes, food and beverage We are going to have like a totally tubular time!
MAY PHOTOS MAY PHOTOS
Dave’s Potting Class
Ladie’s League Opener
Men’s Inaugural Up Down
2022 Opener
2022 Opener
Minneapolis Golf Club Mission The Mission of Minneapolis Golf Club is to maintain our legacy of good stewardship, provide an exceptional golf club experience, grow the membership, and continually enhance our reputation. Our Vision The Vision of Minneapolis Golf Club is to be one of the premier private golf clubs in the Upper Midwest. MGC offers an exceptional golf experience on our classic Park/Ross course with welcoming members in a relaxed family friendly atmosphere. Core Values - MGC is committed to: Continuous improvement of facilities, amenities and programming Delivering an elite golf experience A strong social environment and welcoming atmosphere for member families and guests Accessibility to golf and leisure facilities Being an employer of choice Superior service standards A diverse, equitable and inclusive culture Transparency in communication and governance
Hours of Operation Dining Hours Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Golf Shop Hours Tuesday - Sunday: Open one hour before the first tee time to 7 p.m.
Pool Hours Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Tuesday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Weather Permitting
2022 Board of Directors Andy Bauer - President Jocelyn Anderson - Vice President Jeff Callinan - Secretary Rick Ellingson - Treasurer Tracey Donesky - Board Member Jon Fitzgerald - Board Member Troy Jensen - Board Member Dan Maholias - Board Member John Morioka - Board Member Tom Whaley - Board Member
MGC Management Team Joseph “JJ” Wagner - General Manager Dan Simpson - Head Golf Professional Jared Keller - Golf Course Superintendent Jared Grubor - Food & Beverage Director Tyler Hanlon - Executive Chef Nancy Johnson - Director of Catering & Events Anna Vanderlinde - Membership Director Colleen Bakker - Controller Travis Rudolph - Head of Maintenance
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