“To provide our members, their families and their guests with golf, dining, and recreational programming in a family-friendly environment. Our exceptional service, outstanding facilities and first-class amenities will create greater value for our members.”
I would like to welcome back those of you who wintered in a warmer climate. Hopefully, the sun will begin drying out the golf course and we can begin playing regularly. With the snow finally melting, we can look forward to starting the Irrigation Project and getting the pipes out of our parking lot and into the ground.
The Membership Committee and Tina have been busy following up with prospective families who have expressed an interest in joining TVCC. We look forward to having these guests tour the club in the coming months and get a first-hand look at the wonderful amenities that we offer our membership. If you have friends or colleagues who might have interest in joining a country club with a great family environment, please tell them about Transit Valley. Spring is a great time to attract new members.
The staff and committee chairs have started to plan our many golf tournaments and the registration for those events have opened. We look forward to great participation at those events and have had a history of selling them out, so please don’t hesitate to reserve your space.
I would like to thank Chris Myslow and Maggie Shotwell, our Treasurer, for working so hard on managing our finances. Below, is a brief update from Maggie on the first quarter results.
We are pleased to report that we are ahead of budget by $16,933 through the first quarter. Additionally, our full year projections forecast a positive of variance of $44,470 for the current fiscal year. We continue to monitor all financial aspects of the club and will provide another report after the second quarter.
I look forward to seeing everyone around the club. Thank you for your continued support.
As Spring arrives here at Transit Valley Country Club, we are ready to launch an exciting new season for our members and your families. As part of being one of the most attractive lifestyle venues in Western New York, I am pleased to announce several major capital project developments that you will see upon returning to TVCC:
1. The highly-needed and membership-approved golf course irrigation project will begin in mid-April. As work is staggered from hole-to-hole, we are anticipating minimal interruption to member play and, weather-permitting, full completion within six to eight weeks.
2. The main swimming pool filters have been replaced and maintained and are all ready for the 2023 season. We are also power washing the pool and retiling a few surfaces.
3. The ballroom carpet has been replaced. Special thanks to Eric Balsom for helping us expedite this project.
4. In April, we will be power washing the tennis courts to remove the staining that is commonly seen.
5. A contractor will also be repairing the cracked surfaces of the upper tennis courts and will clean that surface for play.
6. The men’s steam room will have been completely sealed and retiled. This is a noticeable upgrade to a much-used asset.
7. Adam Mis’ team is already on the golf course continuing to work on the tee project as well as getting the course ready for play.
As you can see, we have had a very busy off-season and continue to invest our capital funds wisely. The goal is to always improve your member experience at TVCC and that all begins with having outstanding facilities.
In other news, I want to point out that our Club’s financial performance has been solid through the first quarter. Though I have only been here for a brief time, I am very thankful for my team’s efforts to keep costs in line.
I also had to make some difficult off-season decisions regarding the days and nights of restaurant operations. Those decisions have paid off and have saved the Club a great deal of money. I will continue to work with the Board of Governors and the Finance Committee to ensure the best financial decisions are made for the greater good of the Club.
Another financial influencer is membership. Membership growth is always the lifeblood of a successful club. As usual, Tina is doing an amazing job of meeting applicants and introducing them to all of the incredible assets here at TVCC. Given this activity, we are very confident that we will meet our 2023 membership goals.
Our market branding strategy of being a family friendly club that is welcoming to all is continuing to pay big dividends. Your investments here at Transit Valley make this a relatively easy selling point for prospective members and we thank you all for that.
Gutekunst
Current months postings for new applicants and change in membership classification are as follows:
Name Classification Applying For
Dr. Paul Stasiewicz
Li Xiang Poncz
Thomas Quealy Jr.
Erin Fasolino
Ryan McGinnis
Richard McKenna
Craig Cieplinski
Social
Social
Resident
Recreational
Intermediate Level 1B (35-36)
Recreational
Recreational
Tyler Delisanti Scholar
Carson Belle-Isle Scholar
Raja Suchak
David Kraus
Anthony Galbo
Tony Zinaty
Jonathan Sinatra
Tommy Vullo
Recreational to Resident
Recreational to Resident
Recreational to Resident
Resident to Resident 70%
Intermediate Level 1B (35-36) to Intermediate Level 1A (37-39)
Resident Level 1A (37-39) to Resident
Rosey DiNunzio Scholar
Sam Moore Scholar
Noah Yellen
Intermediate Level 3
Jonah Bartholomew Scholar
Comments regarding the proposed applicants should be directed to the Membership Chairman, David Hawker.
A Very Warm Welcome to our Newest Members
Francine Brooks Scott, Lorie, Claire, and Luke Madsen
Congratulations to...
Chris and Elizabeth LaFleur on the birth of their new baby girl – Addison, who was born on March 9.
Get Well Wishes to...
Anthony Delmonte
Gerald Hooley
Deepest Sympathy to...
Mr. Anthony DeMarie on the passing of his wife Rose.
For those members who paid their annual dues in advance and the Irrigation Project Assessment, your complimentary guest passes will be at the Pro Shop.
As the Winter season comes to an end, we have been extremely busy planning for what is sure to be a spring and summer to remember! Below are some highlights and events to look forward to!
TVCC Hickory Pit Coming this spring! We recently purchased a Smoker that was recently delivered this past week all the way from Snead, Alabama. Be sure to keep an eye out for details as we will be doing some taste testing in the coming weeks.
Easter Sunday Brunch It’s not too late to attend our annual Easter Sunday Brunch. Bring the family to enjoy our delicious buffet prepared by Chef Dan and his team.
Oregon Wine Month May is Oregon Wine Month. Join us Wednesday, May 3rd for our Oregon Wine Dinner featuring Wines from Zena Crown and Gran Moraine! Be sure to make your reservation early as it will sure sell out fast! See Pg. 8 for details!
Cinco de Mayo We look forward to welcoming back the Mariachi Gringos to TVCC for our Tacos and Tequila event on Friday, May 5th! This Mexican themed event will be in place of our a la carte dining this evening, with plenty of Margaritas and Coronas to go around! See Pg. 8 for details!
Kentucky Derby Stop by the Grill Room for the run of the roses! Featuring Mint Juleps at the Grill Bar. A la carte dinner reservations highly encouraged.
We truly look forward to seeing you all at these events in the coming months! See you around the club!
Remaining Available Times: 1:00PM, 1:30PM, 2:00PM
Join us Wednesday, May 3rd as we celebrate Oregon Wine month with our Oregon Wine Dinner featuring wines from Zena Crown and Gran Morine from the Willamette Valley. Be sure to keep an eye out for additional details, as this will not be a dinner you will want to miss!
6:00PM | Prelude
6:30PM | Dinner
$150 per Person
40 person maximum | 48 Hr.
Cancellations Policy in effect
Friday, May 5 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Music by: Mariachi & GrinGos
Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Looking for somewhere to celebrate this Cinco de Mayo? Join us for our second annual Tacos and Tequila event on Friday, May 5th with the Mariachi Gringos from 5:30pm - 8:30pm. We look forward to seeing you!
We will be having a Kids’ Cinco de Mayo celebration from 5:15PM - 9:15PM. Please see the Kids’ Club page for more information.
$34.95 | Fiesta Themed Cocktails by Signature
A la Carte Menu and Kids’ Club will not be available.
Nacho Bar
Corn Chips, Queso, Salsa, Jalapeño, Guacamole, Cilantro, Black Beans, Crema
Shredded Cabbage Salad
Chilled Ceviche
Roasted Corn & Chilies with Chayote
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Crusted Mahi Mahi
Smoked Tomato & Chipotle Salsa
Tres Taco
Pork Belly, Fish, & Chicken Tacos
Beef Tip Enchiladas
Poblano & Tomatillo Salsa, Queso Fresco
Pollo Asados
Sweet Corn & Okra
Stewed Black Beans
Rice & Peas
Mexican Dessert Display
Sunday, May 14 | 10:00aM - 3:00pM
$55.00 per Adult
$22.00 per Child 6 - 12 No charge Children 5 and under
Vegetarian Lentil Soup
Chopped Superfood Salad
Loaded Antipasto Caesar
Cold Poached Atlantic Salmon
Chilled Gulf Shrimp
Asparagus with Arugula, Grana Padano, & Lemon Truffle Vinaigrette
Fresh Cut Fruit with Cottage Cheese
Chef Carved Roast Breast of Turkey
Chef Carved Savory Roasted Prime Rib of Beef
Fresh Omelet’s Prepared to Order
Scrambled Eggs with Asiago Cheese & Fresh Herbs
Crisp Bacon & Breakfast Sausage Links
Tater Tots/Chicken Fingers
French Toast Sticks with Syrup, & Butter
Scallop & Shells with Saffron, Tomato, & Ripe Olive Sauce
Braised Pork & Greens
Herb Roasted New Potatoes
Zucchini Provencal
Dessert Display
48-hour cancellation policy is in effect for all Events.
Members who make reservations for Club Events and fail to cancel the reservation two days prior will be responsible for paying the charge established by the Club.
Please call the Club or email reservations@transitvalley.com to make a reservation!
Family Fun Day at the Pool |
Monday 5 / 29
Come and spend the day with us! Guests Welcome!
Enjoy our charcoal grilled burgers, hot dogs, chicken breast, and chopped salad station .
Kids $20
Adults $25
Meet the Coaches and sign up for Kids’ Summer Activities including:
Basketball, Pickleball, Swim Lessons, Swim Team, Junior Golf, Interclub Tennis Team, Tennis Clinics, Kids’ Club , and Sports n’ More!
All children and grandchildren of TVCC members are eligible to participate!
Activites by the pool will be canceled if there in inclement weather. No reservations needed.
Cookout on the Clubhouse Patio
Monday, May 29 | 4:30PM - 7:00PM
Grilling Station, Composed Salad Station, Sides &Accompaniments
Pool Hours 11AM - 5PM or volume
Labor Day Celebration Monday September 4
Women’s Fall Dinner
September 26
Kids’ Pumpkin Decorating Saturday October 7
Women’s Lights and Flights Candle Making Tuesday October 10
Wine Dinner Thursday October 19
Family Cookie Decorating
Featuring: The Bakers Men Buffalo Sunday October 22
Family Halloween Party Saturday October 28
Governors’ Dinner Saturday November 4
Festival of Lights Indian Christmas
Pancakes & Pajamas
Silent Disco Adult Party
Turkey Trot
Brunch with Santa
Women’s Holiday Centerpiece Making
Brunch with Santa
Family Open House & Gingerbread House Making
November 11
November 12
November 18
25
3
6
10
12
Adult Holiday Social Wednesday December 20
Holiday Luncheon Buffet Thursday December 21
Holiday Luncheon Buffet
Pizza, Pasta, Vino
December 22
December 27
New Year’s Eve Dinner Sunday December 31
Sign ups for all Summer Programs were emailed on March 30. If you have not received this email, please contact the club office.
We are so excited to have our youngest Transit Valley members be a part of Kids’ Club Camp this summer: Animals of the World! Camp runs every Tuesday and Thursday beginning, Tuesday, June 27 through Thursday, August 10 and has a capacity of 50 children/day. We cannot wait to create a summer of memories together!
Drop off occurs from 8:05am - 8:15am at the pool gate. An adult will be required to sign children in each day. The child-friendly menu will be shared daily. There will also be the opportunity to sign up for meals at the Halfway House (for an additional cost) when signing your child(ren) in. This year, children will be joining their group of counselors waiting on the turf.
Children are divided into age groups: 3-4 year olds, 5-6 year olds, 7-8 year olds and 9-10 year olds. Each group has assigned counselors so that children can build rapport with staff, and they can be easily transitioned to activities around the club. In addition to helping your child prepare for and attend their lessons, we also offer a variety of group games and activities including: Crafts, Coloring, Painting, Relay Races, Yard & Board Games, Water Play, Parachute Play, Legos, Science Experiments & Playground Time.
During their time with us, children will be provided with three kid-friendly meals: Breakfast, Snack, and Lunch. We are also proud to announce that we will be hosting a variety of community members exclusively for Kids’ Club members. They include:
Tuesday, June 27 Sheriff’s office with K-9 unit
Thursday, June 29 Prehistoric World animal presentation
Thursday, July 6 SPCA of Erie County
Tuesday, July 11 The Buffalo Zoo animal ambassador
Thursday, July 13 The Aquarium of Niagara
Tuesday, July 18 Hawk Creek Wildlife Center
Thursday, July 20 Pollinators and Plants
Tuesday, July 25 Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve
Thursday, July 27 Kidding Around Yoga
Tuesday, August 1 Buffalo Museum: Digging Dinos
Thursday, August 3 Penn Dixie Fossil Park
Tuesday, August 8 Explore and More: Mini Golf Course Creation
Thursday, August 10 End of Camp Celebration
Sign up information can be found in your email. Please contact Angela at astaszak@transitvalley.com with any questions or concerns.
Fridays & Saturdays | 5:15PM – 9:15PM
Supervised Kids’ Activities in the Clubhouse are available while you are having dinner. Reservations are no longer required for Kids’ Club in the Clubhouse. Children must be potty trained and 3-years-old in order to participate.
5:15PM - 9:15PM
Come join us as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Children will enjoy a Mexican inspired meal and make a craft. Following dinner, children will be invited to partake in the breaking of a pinata and viewing of the Disney Pixar movie: UP! We cannot wait to see you. Bring your sleeping bag, pillow, & favorite PJ’s!
Kids’ Buffet
Chips and Salsa
Beef and Cheese Tacos
Southwestern Sheet Pizzas
Mexican Chicken Fingers
Acapulco Tater Tots
All ages welcome!
$25 per child 6-12
$5 per child 5 and under
All Ages Welcome! | Capacity: 40 children
Saturday, June 17th
Triathlon of fun: water basketball, dodgeball and soccer competitions
Member & Guest ages 10 - 12 exclusive event More info coming soon!
Girls Spa Day
Saturday, August 12th
We’ll be making jewelry in addition to doing our nails and hair!
Member & Guest ages 10 - 12 exclusive event
More info coming soon!
Thursday, July 13th
Join us for a Selfie Scavenger Hunt and Ultimate Game Truck!
Member & Guest ages 13 - 15 exclusive event More info coming soon!
Thank you to all of the families who joined us for an evening of magic on Saturday, March 11! Special thanks to Gavin Galbo and Maya Misra for assisting the magician in his act!
Spring is finally here, and there are several club events and activities planned throughout the month of April, and in the upcoming months. Don’t forget to sign up for The Women’s Annual Spring Dinner and Soirée on Tuesday, April 25th and the Meet and Eat Charcuterie on Thursday, May 18th.
In addition to these great entertainment events, the golf season will be kicking off in May. Please join us on May 4th for Women’s Opening Day. This is a fun day whether you play 9 or 18 holes, and golfers of all skill levels are encouraged and welcome to play. Please refer to the individual Divot articles for details on all entertainment and golf events.
It is already that time of the year where we start thinking about candidates to fill the positions of our Women’s Committee Members rotating off for the 2023-2024 term. Each year the nomination process takes place late Spring through early Summer for a Fall induction of new members. Typically, three members’ terms expire, and three new ladies are installed as committee members. Recommended criteria for candidates include a time commitment to serve for three years as well as attending monthly meetings on a regular basis. You will work as part of a team and help generate ideas for events and activities while advancing the well-being of TVCC and the interests of women of the club.
I encourage all ladies of the club to consider the Women’s Committee. I am thankful for the experience and especially grateful for the opportunity to create new friendships. If you are interested, please contact me, or any member of our Committee, and we will be happy to discuss this opportunity with you in more detail. I hope to hear from many of you!
As golf chairs, we are looking forward to meeting more of you on the links this year with a couple new events aimed at golfers of all levels!
Consider joining us for these events in May:
• May 4th is our Opening Day for both 9 and 18 holers!
• May 17th will be our first “Wine Down Wednesday” where we will begin teeing off around 5:00 pm for 9 holes of fun play for all abilities; the Pro Shop will set the foursomes! We hope this will be a great way to meet new players and share a glass of wine after!
• May 18th will be a Ladies’ Mixer.
We also have these season long events:
• A ringers contest! There will be cards available in the Ladies’ locker room where you can mark down your best gross score on each hole every time you play! At the end of the season we will see who had the lowest gross 9 and 18 holes.
• Member-member play composed of 4 rounds throughout the season. Choose to play in either the 9 or 18 hole division.
• President’s Cup, which consists of individual match play with handicap.
Signup for events is available through ForeTees or the Golf Shop! Contact either of us if you need help; we welcome any comments and suggestions on our Ladies’ golf program!
Golf Co-Chairs, Jill Belote and Karen Dobos
Tuesday, April 25th
Join us for shopping and a sit-down dinner with a French twist as we welcome each other, new TVCC members and kickoff the spring season!
5:30 | Suggested arrival time for shopping
6:45 | Dinner
Vendors
Lemonbella Kona Oasis Beyond Barnwood
Nutmeg Shop Rinart by Nature Lexi & Liam Designs
Maya’s Makings TVCC Pro Shop Zenjoy
Buffawix Candle Co
Menu
Glass of House Wine with Dinner
Hors d’oeuvres of Housemade Canapes & Rustic Country Pâté & Toasts
Endives and Brie Fondue
Poached Pear, Roasted Baby Carrot, Toasted Almonds
Sliced Beef Tenderloin, and Lemon Sole Duet
Dauphinoise Potato, Asparagus, Sauce Béarnaise
Paris-Brest
Éclair Dough, Pastry Cream, Whipped Cream, Strawberries
$65.50 per person
Guests Welcome! | Please contact the Club for any dietary restrictions.
Many opportunities are coming your way this season to help support the 2023 Women’s Board selected charity, Home of My Own of WNY:
Games Galore, and More | Wednesday, June 21st at 7:00pm
Spend a fun evening with friends playing games of your choosing to benefit the Women’s Charity Event, “Open the Door.” More details to follow in the May Divot.
Family Bingo Night | Tuesday, June 27th - National Bingo Day!
Auction Preview Night | Wednesday, August 9th
Women’s Charity Golf Event | Thursday, August 10th
Additional opportunities are in the planning stages for the entire TVCC community to come together to ‘Open the Door’ in support of the mission of Home of My Own of WNY.
So, mark your calendars. Our next planning meeting will be held on Thursday, April 13th at 6:00 in the Ladies’ Locker Room. If you would like to volunteer in any way or have any questions, email or call Ellen Pachioli or Cindy Fohrd at the contact info below. For more information about this charity, visit www.homeofmyownofwny.org.
Ellen Pachioli, Co-Founding Director Cindy Fohrd
epachioli@homeofmyownofwny.org
(716)570-2589
18 Monta Vista Ct. East Amherst, NY 14051
Thursday, May 18th | 7:00PM
cfohrd@senecafoods.com
(716)830-3492
We are excited to welcome back Kristen Cronyn, owner of Meet and Eat Charcuterie! Kristen will lead us in how to assemble the perfect combination of cheese, meat, produce, crunch, and jam, as she’s an expert in playing with flavors to ensure that everything not only looks gorgeous but tastes great in combination.
Call the Club for reservations or email reservations@transitvalley.com by May 4th. Cancellation policy in effect starting May 4 until the day of the event unless we fill your spot. Or you may pick up your Charcuterie board and make it at home.
$50.00 Per person | Maximum 60 people | Guests welcome!
The Women’s Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month in the Women’s Locker Room Lounge.
Wednesday, April 12th | 7PM
The Nurse’s Secret by Amanda Skenandore. Fiction based on the little-known story of America’s first nursing school in the 1880’s.
Wednesday, May 10th | 7PM
The Measure by Nikki Erlick. A compelling novel, charming and thought provoking.
Contact Nancy Pohlman at (716)636-9748 or by email at jcpnlp135@roadrunner.com to reserve your seat.
Every Thursday | 2:30PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00PM
If anyone wants to have lunch or dinner with the girls, please call the Club or email reservations@transitvalley.com for your reservation.
If you need a new card for 2023, please order through the National Mah Jongg League or call (212)246-3052. Lis DiGiore has additional cards available at the same cost ($15).
If you would like to sign up to play, or have any questions, contact Lis DiGiore, at digioreins@roadrunner.com or call her at (716)912-2862.
Guests with members are welcomed!
Every Wednesday | 2:30PM | Cole Room
Optional Lunch is available
If you would like to sign up to play, or have any questions please contact Francine Palermo at (716)725-8558.
Every Friday | 10:00AM
Optional Lunch | 11:45AM
Enjoy knitting, crocheting, or embroidery? Bring along your latest project to work on and enjoy lively conversation, laughter, and friendship. Beginners are always welcome and Jeanne Mowery, if needed, will provide knitting instructions. Non-knitters also welcome!
Contact the Club or email Jeanne Mowery at jalmow@yahoo.com or call her at (716)688-4506 to reserve your seat.
The Spring Session results are in!
Congratulations to our 1st place team: Donna Tyrpak, Elaine Hennessey, Nancy Pohlman, & Laurie Bluman
Individual High Game
Debi DePaolo (190)
Individual High Series
Karen Ganzenmuller (528)
Individual High Handicap Game
Candy Watson (254)
Individual High Handicap Series
Rachna Singh (651)
We finish our session with a fun No Tap Tournament Day. Please consider joining our fun ladies league for our Fall Session in October. Contact Amy Gary at 716-435-9687 or amg8291@gmail.com
The spring is here and so is the start of the 2023 golf season. Hopefully many of you will have gotten out for your first round of the year prior to reading this or are planning to do so soon. We anticipate another strong year in terms of activity on the golf course and early season event registration currently reflects this prediction. Please register in advance to secure your place in your favorite events. If you are interested in playing in an event but looking for a partner, please consider signing up as a single and notify the Golf Shop that you are on the market. My staff and I will do our best to help make a match of any single players. After reviewing our tee time lottery system over the winter, the Golf Committee approved moving the weekday lottery to be published five days in advance, an increase from three days. Weekend lottery results will now be published three days in advance for both Saturday and Sunday, as well as Monday holidays. We believe this change will help making planning your rounds easier going forward and create a better experience for our members and their guests.
coNGratulatioNs!
TVCC’s own Mark O’Donnell Club Championship at Naples Heritage Golf & Country Club 17 players competed for 36 holes. Shot 78 67 145 1 over par.
24tH aNNual ralpH Haas iNvitatioNal
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Registration for the event will be open from Monday, May 1st until Sunday, May 14th. Please note that the field will be limited to 72 teams and if sold out, past participation will be used to determine priority into the event. Registration is NOT on a first-come, first-serve basis, but all entries must be completed within the registration window to be considered. All members and guests must have a valid GHIN handicap.
callaWaY cHrome soft Bu Y 3 dozeN, Get 1 dozeN free promotioN
Offer ends Sunday, April 30th
Select from a variety of personalization styles and colors as well as all three premium models; Chrome Soft, Chrome Soft X, and Chrome Soft XLS. $49.99/dozen + $8 Shipping.
Golf sHop Hours
MON | Closed
TUES - FRI | 8:30AM - 6:00PM SAT & SUN | 8AM - 6PM
usGa rules semiNar remiNder april 14tH & april 15tH
Details and registration can be found at www.nysga.org/rules-attenda-seminar. Registration Deadline Friday, April 7th.
Shop men’s and women’s footwear from FootJoy. FootJoy has launched a new version of the Hyperflex for men which features six Pulsar cleats, great comfort, and a 2-year waterproof warranty. For women, FootJoy has introduced the FJ Fuel Sport, which features a spikeless design, great styling and comfort, as well as a 1-year waterproof warranty. Both styles are instock and available for you to try on in the TVCC Golf Shop.
This will be a six-session clinic series geared toward beginner golfers. Each session will be an hour and cover a wide range of topics from grip, stance, posture, alignment, terminology, basic rules, and course etiquette.
Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm: May 3rd, 10th, and 17th & Saturdays 10:30am-11:30am: May 6th, May 13th, and May 20th. Players are encouraged to bring a putter, wedge, 7-iron, and driver, but please know the Golf Shop can provide clubs if needed. Registration will be on ForeTees and is open to all adults at the club. Program registration will be $149/person.
Our Spring Junior Golf Program will return for its third season from Sunday, April 16th - Sunday, June 4th and is open to all children and grandchildren of Transit Valley members. Additional information and online registration will be available on the ForeTees homepage. There will be no Junior Golf sessions on Sunday, May 28th due to a club event.
Ages 6-8 | $135 Fee
Sundays 11:00am - 12:15pm
Ages 8-10 | $225 Fee
Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sundays 12:15pm - 1:30pm
Ages 11-13 | $225 Fee
Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sundays 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Ages 14+ | $225 Fee
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sundays 1:45pm - 3:00pm
The weather is slowly warming up. We have a number of projects to complete this spring and are just waiting until we receive more consistent drier weather to move some soil into certain locations. We have new tees to move soil to and get ready for the irrigation install around those areas.
Our irrigation contractor will be on-site the middle of April to start the project. The weather this spring in the northeast has delayed their arrival, but once they are here things will start moving quickly. We will be providing more frequent updates once the contractor arrives.
The golf course has weathered the winter very well. We had a month of ice cover on the course, but we have not experienced any noticeable damage.
We are very fortunate that almost all of our grounds staff are returning from last season. This will provide great consistency in what we are trying to accomplish moving forward.
Rounds 1,, 2, & 3
Friday 6|2 & Saturday 6|3
The Clete Fox is one of the longest running scratch member/guest Invitationals in Western New York. The event was started in 1962 by longtime member George Angelo who named the tournament after one of our first club presidents, Cletus Fox.
• 36 holes on Friday and 18 holes on Saturday for the championship flight.
• 18 Friday and 18 Saturday for the senior flight.
• Special shoot-out contest after Friday’s rounds.
• Both the member and guest must be at least 55 years old for Senior flight.
• The Clete Fox committee has a list of area scratch golfers for any TVCC member who is unable to secure a partner for the event.
• Included in the event is a practice round and a pair of Foot Joy Golf Shoes.
FRIDAY JUNE 2ND
7:30AM – 8:30AM | Championship Flight Round 1
11:00AM – 12:00PM | Senior Flight Round 1
12:00PM – 1:00PM | Championship Flight Round 2
6:30 | Breakfast Grill Room
(Championship Flight Only)
Breakfast Sandwich
Scrambled Egg, Sausage, Cheese, English Muffin
Fresh Cut Fruit Cup, Granola Bars
7:30AM | Hole #6 & Halfway House
Bagged Snacks
Bananas
Candy Bars
Canned Beer, Canned Soda, Bottled Water, Gatorade
10:15AM | Main Patio Lunch
Grilled Chicken “Club” Sandwich
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo
Cole Slaw, Baby Dill Pickle, Cookies
4:30PM | Pro Shop Lawn
Assorted Pizzas
Approx. 4:45 | Senior Shoot-out
Approx. 5:45 | Championship Shoot-out
SATURDAY JUNE 3RD Tee Times Starting at 12:00PM
12:00PM | Hole #6 & Halfway House
Bagged Snacks
Candy Bars
Bananas
Canned Beer, Canned Soda, Bottled Water, Gatorade
4:30PM | Light Appetizers on the Main Patio
Firecracker Shrimp
Pork Belly Nachos
Spinach and Asiago Mushroom Caps
Swedish Meatballs
Artichoke Dip
Please consider making an A la Carte dinner reservation.
5:30PM | Awards
$350 per
$320 per Team Senior Flight
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this great Transit Valley event!
Co-Chairs: Randy Kramer, Robert DeWitt, & Kelly Fitzgerald
tHursdaY, maY 4tH
All women golfers, please join us for the always fun Opening Day!
FORMAT: Four-Person Step Aside Scramble (Golf Shop will make the pairings)
Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch
Shotgun: 18 - Holers at 8:30AM
Breakfast at 7:30AM
Shotgun: 9 - Holers at 10:00AM
Breakfast 9:00AM
Grill Room
Florentine Eggs Benedict, Zucchini Cakes, Sliced Fresh Fruits, Cottage Cheese
Hole #6 & Halfway House
Snack Tower & Beverages
12:30PM | South Room
Chicken Vegetable Soup, Chopped Superfood Salad, Cold Poached Atlantic Salmon, Chilled Asparagus, Dill Lemon Tuna Salad, Sage Chicken Salad, Egg and Green
Olive Salad, Assorted Deli Meats and Cheeses
Banana and Blueberry Breads A la Mode
Chocolate and Blueberry Sauce
saturdaY, maY 13tH
Tee Times starting at 9:00AM
FORMAT: 2-person Modified Stableford
Teams can be 2 Men, 2 Women, or Mixed
Co-chairs: Tony & Sheila Delmonte, James & Jodi Schwegler
Look for our e-mail blast for further information.
WedNesdaY, maY 17tH
9 Holes of fun starting at 5:00PM
Join us for a glass of wine in the Clubhouse!
Featured wine pairing!
Prosciutto Wrapped Melon, White Peach Syrup, Champagne Dressed Chicory paired with the La Bernarde, Provence France, Rosé.
See the Ladies’ page for details.
suNdaY, april 30tH
FORMAT: 2 Net Best Ball of 4 – 85% Handicap
8:30AM | Shotgun
Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch
7:00AM | Breakfast in the Grill/Ballroom
Buttermilk Biscuit and Sausage Gravy
Poached Egg, Hollandaise, Chicory
Coffee and Tea, Assorted Juice, Bloody Mary’s
8:30AM | Hole #3, Hole #6, and Halfway House
Canned Soda, Bottled Water, and Assorted
Canned Beer
Halfway House Snack Tower
Hole #6 - Chili Station
12:45PM | Lunch Buffet in the Grill/Patio
Weck and Wing
Slow Roasted Beef on Weck Roll, Horseradish, Au Jus
Traditional Buffalo Style Chicken Wings, Celery, Carrot, Bleu Cheese
Three Cheese Stuffed Hungarian Peppers
Housemade Soup and Composed Deli Salads
Heath Bar Blondie Sundae
Salted Caramel Sauce
Transit Valley Country Club
8920 Transit Road East Amherst, NY 14051
Main: 716-688-5500
Golf Pro Shop: 716-688-7311
Pool/Tennis: 716-688-5857
Halfway House: 716-689-9677
www.transitvalley.com
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Marco F. Benedetti PRESIDENT Executive Committee
Geoffrey G. Burker
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Greens Chair/Golf Co-Chair
Nominating Co-Chair Executive Committee
James C. Pohlman
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Golf Chair/Nominating Chair
Ethic & Grievance Chair Executive Committee
Margaret E. Shotwell
TREASURER
Finance Chair/Audit Co-Chair Insurance & Benefits Chair Executive Committee
Paula Orlowski PRESIDENT
Julie Swiatkowski VICE PRESIDENT
Carolyn Nerber SECRETARY
Karen Dobos GOLF CO-CHAIR
Jill Belote GOLF CO-CHAIR
Beth Vullo MEMBERSHIP
David Hawker
SECRETARY
Membership Chair
Ethic & Grievance Chair
Finance Committee Executive Committee
Ravi N. Sinha
Membership Co-Chair
Golf Co-Chair
Subcommittee Handicap Chair
Omar J. Abdallah
Greens Co-Chair
Finance Committee Member
Subcommittee Handicap Committee
Keith A. Belote
Audit Chair
Greens Committee Member
Christopher T. Finley
Membership Co-Chair
Ethics & Grievance Co-Chair
Gary M. Schober Club Counsel
By-Laws Committee Chair
Ethics & Grievance Committee
Kelly Longo
ENTERTAINMENT
Annette Mills
RECREATION/CHARITY LIAISON
Francine Palermo
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Christopher M. Myslow Chief Operating Officer/GM cmyslow@transitvalley.com
Tina Gutekunst
Director of Operations
Membership Services Director tinag@transitvalley.com
Brandon Sears Assistant General Manager
Food & Beverage Director bsears@transitvalley.com
Joe Lee Food and Beverage Manager jlee@transitvalley.com
Grill Room, Patio, & Simulator Lounge
Jonathan Decker, PGA Head Golf Professional jdecker@transitvalley.com
Adam Mis Greens Superintendent amis@transitvalley.com
Dan King Executive Chef chefking@transitvalley.com
De’Ann Setter Catering and Events Specialist catering@transitvalley.com
Krista A. Griffin Chief Accountant accounting@transitvalley.com
Matt Thormahlen
Director of Recreation and Tennis matt@transitvalley.com
Joseph Wilkie Pool Director jwilkie@transitvalley.com
Angela Staszak Kids’ Club Director astaszak@transitvalley.com
Country Club appropriate denim is defined as properly sized, in excellent condition, and dark in color(white or black denim is also acceptable). Country Club appropriate denim does not include holes or rips, fading or stonewash look, frayed material, denim shorts, jackets, skirts, dresses, work type denim shirts, or jeans that are worn extremely low cut. Tasteful and appropriate shirts and shoes must be worn. For men, denim must be paired with any tucked-in and collared shirt, sport coat or sweater. Country Club Attire is also deemed appropriate which is defined as: Bermuda length shorts, sundresses, collared shirts for men and appropriate women’s attire.
1921 Room (Previously the Formal Dining Room) & Ballroom
Country Club Attire will be acceptable consisting of collared shirts for men and appropriate women’s attire. Sport coats are optional but encouraged.
The intent is to not allow denim. However, denim will be permissible if the Grill Room has reached its maximum capacity.
Club/Special Events
Dress codes will be defined for all Club/Special Events and will be communicated in the newsletter
Members are encouraged to consider common sense when making casual-attire decisions. We prefer our members dressup rather than dress-down when visiting the Club. While we expect that members will use good taste and judgment, the Board has directed Club Management to discreetly review any inappropriate casual attire decisions directly with the member to ensure that the Club maintains a casual environment that is enjoyable for everyone.
Unacceptable Clubhouse Attire: Yoga pants, leggings,t-shirts, shorts, and athletic attire
