Trailblazer – December 2021

DECEMBER 2021

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December 2021 New Members 2 Director’s Note 3 The Cold Standard 4–7 On Deck 8–9 NYE Party 10 Round Up 11 2022 Events 12–13 Take Note 14 Real Estate 15

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS! John & Melissa Bianchi Resident Social Sport Members Boise, ID Will Hawthorne & August Whitaker Resident Full Members San Rafael, CA Steve & Cheri Thorsen Resident Full Members Boise, ID Chestnut-backed Chickadee on a spruce branch 2.

Director’s Note

Season’s Greetings Whitetail Club Members,

The annual holiday events are on the calendar for later this month, a friendly reminder to get your RSVPs in now.

Get ready for some festive fun! Breakfast with Santa is December 11th at Shore Lodge, our first-ever Ugly Sweater-themed mixer is December 18th, Gingerbread House decorating is on the 23rd, we’re sledding on the 27th, skating on the 29th, and on the 31st, we’re ringing in the New Year like it’s 1989.

Plenty is going on for the whole family to enjoy.

Refer to the On Deck section for details, and when in doubt, contact the Club Concierge for information.

We welcomed three new families this past month.

Thank you to the Bianchi, Thorsen & Hawthorne/ Whitaker families for choosing Whitetail Club.

As you plan your time at Whitetail Club over these next few weeks, don’t forget to get your dining reservations made. Whitetail Burger Co. and clubhouse restaurant will be open 7 days a week from December 17th through January 2nd. A few reminders, the only F&B offering at Whitetail Burger Co. on Saturday, December 18th, will be the member mixer, and both restaurants are closed on December 25th.

New this year, all winter equipment, including Nordic skis, skate skis, ice skates, and snowshoes, will now be stored in our new Trailhead building located at the far end of The Fish & Swim Club parking lot.

The Trailhead building is also the location where you’ll check out mountain bikes in the spring, summer & fall. The process will still be the same.

The use of the equipment is complimentary and available to you on a first-come, first-serve basis.

We will still require that you sign out (and back in) the equipment with each daily use and a friendly

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reminder that this equipment is for use on Whitetail Club property only. Stay tuned to the weekly eblasts for an update on when we’ll be opening our winter amenities. Come on, mother nature! Let it snow!

A huge ‘thank you’ to all the families that participated in Whitetail Club’s food drive! Our community really came together with generous donations and it made all the difference!

Please note, beginning this upcoming January, monthly Club & POA statements will be sent to you via email only. We will no longer be sending statements via USPS. We will include a letter in your December statements going out this week with more detail. Should you have any questions in the meantime, don’t hesitate to reach out.

As November comes to a close, I’m thrilled to confirm that we have welcomed 50 new families to Whitetail Club so far this year. It is so special to see our community growing. I look forward to seeing you all over the holidays.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your families.

Sincerely,

Club Director | 208.630.0216

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Our annual traditions make holiday times feel extra special. On December 11, book your seat at the Breakfast with Santa event at Shore Lodge and enjoy a kid-friendly brunch and a meet and greet with Kris Kringle himself. The following week, on December 18, is our first Ugly Sweater Party at The Fish & Swim Club. This holiday version of our member mixer is sure to bring some laughs, and prizes will go to the Ugliest Sweaters! Then, the kids are in for a sweet treat on December 23 at the Gingerbread House Decorating event. Bring your confection creations home to eat on Christmas Day. And finally, we close the year with a rad New Year’s Eve Party, for adults only, on December 31st.

Savor the Season

When the holiday calls for something extra special, join us at the clubhouse to see what Chef has prepared for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Dinners. And don’t forget, over the holiday break Whitetail Burger Co. will be open for your burger and milkshake fix.

For a quick seasonal favorite, try this homemade hot chocolate recipe by tasteofhome.com INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup baking cocoa Dash salt 1/3 cup hot water 4 cups milk 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Miniature marshmallows, sweetened whipped

cream or cinnamon sticks, optional

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DIRECTIONS: In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, and salt. Add water; bring to a boil— Cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Stir in milk; heat to serving temperature (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Whisk until frothy.

If desired, garnish with marshmallows, cream, or cinnamon sticks.

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Best in Snow

After Christmas Day, snow is our favorite thing to celebrate! Whitetail Club’s Sledding Party & Rally at the Rink, kick the winter off with some serious fun! The sledding party on December 27 is a fun family event at our very own sledding hill.

Bring your favorite sled or use one from our collection. We’ll be roasting hot dogs and s’mores over the fire and have a hot chocolate bar for kids and adults. Friends are welcome!

Two days later, on December 29, is the first Rally at the Rink event of the season. Our new ice rink will be ready for freestyle skating and games. Our food truck will be serving hot food and drinks to be enjoyed rink side or in a warm tent.

Live music will keep you moving on the ice all afternoon!

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Just outside the gates of our community is a winter wonderland waiting for you. McCall, and the surrounding areas, give you access to backcountry adventures and local traditions.

One of the most popular annual events is the Winter Carnival from January 28 through February 6, 2022.

The multi-day event includes a variety of events, including a world-class ice sculpture contest and parade.

See visitmccall.org for more information and details unfold.

Other local adventures include:

• Snowmobile tours.

• Sleigh rides.

• Various family-friendly happenings at the Activity Barn.

• Skiing at Brundage Mountain. Visit Brundage.com for lift passes

The Club Concierge can help coordinate any of these adventures; call 208.630.0245.

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Prepare for 2022

Whitetail Club’s 2022 Event Calendars will be in your mailbox soon, and we are excited for the year ahead. Flip to pages 12–13 of this issue for an overview of next year’s events. In 2021 our events saw huge turnouts, and we expect the same for 2022. In addition to contacting the Club Concierge, we encourage you to use the member portal and app to make dining reservations, book court reservations, and RSVP for events.

If you need some ideas for 2022 resolutions, here are some goals you can achieve at Whitetail Club.

1. Learn to Mountain Bike >> RSVP for Mountain Biking 101 on July 21

2. Improve your Golf Average >> Schedule time in The Studio

3. Be the Pickleball Champion in June >> Schedule practice time on a court

4. Become a Wine Aficionado >> Join us for complimentary wine tastings

5. Learn to Ice Skate >> Attend the two Rally on the Rink events this winter

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On Deck

This Month Breakfast with Santa at Shore Lodge 12.11 | 9am | $12 * per child and $18 per adult | 208.630.0274 This event is located by The Cutwater on Payette Lake with two seating’s: at 9am, and 11am.

This event fills up fast, so be sure to make your reservations today. > More on pages 4–7 Member Mixer – Ugly Sweater Party at The Fish & Swim Club 12.18 | 5:30–7:30pm | 208.630.0245 > More on pages 4–7 Gingerbread House Decorating 12.23 | 1–3pm | rsvp 12.16 | $50 * per child | 208.630.0245 Meet at the clubhouse to enjoy Christmas tunes, movies, decorations, and a whole lot of ho-ho holiday spirit.

Sledding Party 12.27 | 11am–1pm | rsvp | $25 */adult, $20 */child | 208.630.0245 > More on pages 4–7 Annual POA Meeting 12.28 | 3:30pm | 208.630.0245 We encourage all property owners to join us for the annual POA Meeting and stay updated on Whitetail Club’s latest happenings.

Rally at the Rink 12.29 | 12–2pm | rsvp 12.22 | a la carte | 208.630.0245 > More on pages 4–7 Like, Totally 80s New Year’s Eve Celebration 12.31 | 7pm–12:30am | rsvp 12.17 | $125 * | 208.630.0245 > More on page 10

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For more event details, visit private.WhitetailClub.com/OnDeck

On the Horizon Rally at the Rink 01.15 | 12–2pm | rsvp 1.10.22 | a la carte | 208.630.0245 Join us for the first Rally at the Rink event of 2022. Grab your skates or pick some up at the Trailhead building and join us on the ice. Our food truck will be there serving hot food and drinks.

McCall’s Winter Carnival 01.28–02.06 | event time varies | visitmccall.org/events/winter-carnival McCall’s 2022 Winter Carnival is on! Details are forthcoming, but the event will include all the favorite outdoor events, including the ice sculptures and parade. Visit the website above for more event details.

Winter Signature Event 01.29 | rsvp 1.22.22 | 208.630.0245 Our annual Winter Signature Event is family-friendly, open to member guests, and one of the biggest events of the year. Previous events have included comedians, musicians, magicians, and even Broadway. Stay tuned for the announcement of this year’s event.

Shore Lodge Winemaker’s Dinner 02.05 | 6:30pm | rsvp 1.31.22 | 208.630.0245 This experience is hosted at The Narrows Steakhouse, located inside Shore Lodge. The evening includes a 5-course dinner with a wine pairing at each course. The featured Winemaker will be at the event to share insights on each of the bottles poured. Wine will be available for sale at the event.

*Price is per person and does not include tax or gratuity.

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s we gather on the evening when the year moves ahead, we are turning the clock back. Startup the DeLorean, Whitetail Club is heading straight into the 1980s. Locate that old locker combination, dust off your boom box, and pop in your favorite mixed tape to get ready for one bitchin evening.

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Invite your friends, and put together your favorite 80s look. This evening includes a 3-course dinner, dancing to all the best in 80s music, and a champagne toast at midnight.

Leg warmers, suspenders, and big hair are all welcome!

December 31st, rsvp by December 17 7pm –12:30am $125 * per adult Call the Concierge to RSVP at 208.630.0245

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* Pricing is per person and does not include tax or gratuity.

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Round Up Out & About, Members Only Cooking Class

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2022 Events

JANUARY

MAY

01.15 | Rally at the Rink

05.07 | Mother’s Day Brunch

01.29 | Winter Signature Event

05.28 | Season Opening Tournament 05.28 | Member Mixer at Golf Grille

FEBRUARY 02.05 | Shore Lodge

JUNE

Winemaker’s Dinner

06.04 | Shore Lodge

02.12 | Rally at the Rink

Winemaker’s Dinner

02.13 | Super Bowl Specials

06.11 | Pickleball Tournament

& Valentine’s Day Dinner

06.11 | Member Mixer

MARCH

JULY

03.05 | Members Only

07.01 | Family Fishing Derby

Cooking Class

07.04 | Fourth of July BBQ

03.19 | Underground Dinner

at Whitetail Club Park

03.26 | Complimentary

07.09 | 9 & Dine

Wine Tasting

07.13–07.15 | Ladies Member Guest 07.16 | Demo Day

APRIL 04.17 | Easter Brunch & Hunt 04.29 | Spring Into Golf

07.16 | Jr. Club Championship 07.21 | Mountain Biking 101 07.23–07.24 | Member/Member Tournament 07.23 | Lake Cruise 07.27 | Hike & A Picnic 07.28 | Caddies & Cocktails

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AUGUST

NOVEMBER

08.03–08.06 | Men’s Invitational

11.05 | Members Only Cooking Class

08.06 | Summer Concert

11.11–11.13 | Revel on the Shore

08.13 | 9 & Dine

11.24 | Turkey Trot

08.16–08.18 | ATV Trip

11.24 | Thanksgiving Dinner

08.20 –08.21 | Men’s and Ladies

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Club Championship

11.26 | Member Mixer

08.27–08.28 | Couple’s Ryder Cup

DECEMBER SEPTEMBER

12.03 | Shore Lodge

09.03 | Member Mixer

Winemaker’s Dinner

09.10 | Grilling 104

12.17 | Ugly Sweater Party

09.10 | Monster Golf

12.22 | Gingerbread House

09.17 | Members Only Wine Dinner

Decorating 12.24 | Christmas Eve Dinner 12.28 | Sledding Party

OCTOBER

12.29 | Annual POA Meeting

10.01 | Progressive Dinner

12.30 | Rally at the Rink

10.08 | Fall Classic

12.31 | New Year’s Eve Party

10.08 | Member Mixer at Golf Grille 10.16 | Ball Buster

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Take Note

HOURS OF OPERATION

The Clubhouse Restaurant

Whitetail Burger Co.

Until 12.17 | open thur–sun | 7:30am–11pm

12.18 – 01.02 | open daily | 11am–9pm

12.18–01.02 | open daily | 7am–11pm

CLOSURES 12.18 | The Fish & Swim Club is reserved for the Ugly Sweater Member Mixer exclusively this evening.

12.25 | No food and beverage services at the clubhouse restaurant or Whitetail Burger Co. 12.31 | The clubhouse is reserved for the New Year’s Eve Party exclusively this evening.

REMINDER The hot tub at The Fish & Swim Club is open year-round for use.

The fitness center is open for use daily from 6am–11pm.

The Mercantile at Shore Lodge is open 9am–7pm for all your holiday shopping needs.

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Real Estate

Winter sports and year-round outdoor pursuits have been a signature cultural staple in McCall, Idaho. With the exhilarating thrill of skiing through the backcountry powder and exploring the groomed snowmobile trails also comes the need for an expansive home layout that provides comfort, storage, and organization.

Architect Michael Belt of Dwelling Design understands the need for these types of amenities that enhance the adventurous lifestyle offered in McCall. In our latest Architect Blog, Belt expands on how he has factored these elements into the design for Whitetail Club’s Design-Build Model, Birch.

This lovely mountain home design marries the indoors and outdoors with deluxe features such as a large mudroom, floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize natural lighting inside of the home, and a dog-washing station that will keep your pup and home clean without the hassle. This home is a place for those who want to enjoy the feeling of a rustic basecamp but still benefit from Whitetail Club’s resort-like amenities and the town’s unique, active lifestyle in Idaho’s premier private mountain community.

Read the full story to learn more about Belt’s vision behind the Design-Build Model, Birch.

Visit WhitetailClub.com/Happenings to read the rest of this blog.

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