The Divot: August 2022

THE DIVOT AUGUST 2022

Seafood NIGHT

Sunday, August 7th

Menu

Composed Summer Salad Selection Manhattan Clam Chowder Split & Chilled Maine Lobsters Iced Fresh East Coast Oysters Pilsner Poached Peel & East Gulf Shrimp Steamed Littleneck Clams with Drawn Butter Chef Carved Ribeye of Angus Beef ~ Au Jus & Horseradish Broiled New England Hake with Lemon & Parsley Breaded & Fried Clam Strips with Tartar Sauce Rock Shrimp Scampi with Rice Pilaf Fresh Summer Sweet Corn Salt Potatoes Dessert Bar 5PM - 9PM | Music on the Patio featuring Garrett Shea 5PM - 8:30PM | Dinner Reservations Adults $65 | Children 6 - 12 $21.95 | Children 5 & Under No Charge A la carte Kids’ Menu will also be available.

A la carte & Grill and Chill Menus will not be available.

Mission Statement “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.”

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FROM THE DESK OF YOUR PRESIDENT

Anthony J. Delmonte, Jr. There is nothing like Summer in Western New York. The festival season is upon us, graduation parties are a regular occurrence, and Transit Valley is a hive of activity. Before you know it, the Erie County Fair will begin which always signifies that the end of Summer is near. But, we have much more ahead of us before the season concludes. Please make sure you take advantage of everything the club has to offer in the coming months.

The fourth of July was another huge success, from the day at the pool to dinner and fireworks, everything was spectacular. I want to thank the entire staff for all their hard work. This was an extremely long day for them that requires much planning. I am truly grateful for their passion and commitment to make the member experience the best it can be.

As many of you likely heard by now, the Irrigation and capital funding plan passed by an overwhelming majority at the member meeting on June 30th. In preparation for the start of work, a good share of the materials has been purchased so we lock in the best prices as possible. As a reminder, work is expected to commence in the Spring of 2023 for a duration of about 8 to 16 weeks depending on the conditions. There should be minimal disruption of play on the golf course. Adam and his team have done a great job getting the course ready for work to begin next Spring.

The membership survey from earlier this year, in addition to priorities for capital, identified areas of focus in terms of service. Tina, and the department heads, completed their review of the comments and survey results and created action plans around top priorities.

I received feedback that we are out of pull carts. We did receive eight new carts in late Spring. After querying the golf shop, it was determined that while we have enough carts, they are all in use when people arrive and are warming up on the range. By the time the members are ready to play, carts are available. Jonathan will work with the bag room staff to ensure members get carts as they come off the course. Jonathan and the golf shop staff will monitor this closely. Please feel free keep the golf shop apprised of any issues.

This has been a fantastic Summer so far and I want to thank all of you for making TVCC a special place.

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FROM THE DESK OF THE GENERAL MANAGER & MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DIRECTOR

Tina Gutekunst

Where did the summer go...?

As I write this article, we just finished our final home swim meet, which was a tri-meet with Brookfield Country Club and Wanakah Country Club. We had 350 people at the pool complex and all I can say is “the place was rockin’!!!”

Congratulations to Joe Wilkie, and his team, along with all the kids on the swim team. The team finished the season with winning 4 out of their 5 swim meets. Special thanks to all the parents for their support, cheering the kids on and for getting the kids to all the meets on time!

We are also in the process of putting the finishing touches on our Ralph Haas Invitational and our Summer Bash. This is by far, the biggest event that we plan; there is a lot of detail and special touches involved with making this tournament successful. Looks like the golf gods are going to be kind to us!

As we say in the club business, we are now halfway to Labor Day. Time sure is flying and our team is now starting to focus and prepare for the Fall season. Here are a few highlights:

Thursday, October 6 | Women’s Fall Dinner Friday, October 7 | Kids’ Pumpkin Painting Thursday, October 20 | Mystery Wine Dinner Saturday, October 29 | Family Halloween Party Saturday, November 5 | Governors’ Dinner

Food and Beverage Update We hope you have had an opportunity to experience Chef Dan’s new summer lunch and dinner menus and Joe’s Summer Specialty Cocktails. Rumor has it that, the Coco Lemon Drop is “to die for.”

If you are looking for a delicious and relaxing dinner on Sunday evenings, please consider joining us for our Grill and Chill which will be featured for the month of August. Feedback was it’s the best kept secret! Look for the emails every Friday evening and Sunday morning which will provide you with the menu details.

A couple of months ago, I talked about improving your experience in all departments and how we developed five core values consisting of Community, Teamwork, Family, Pride and Fun. We continue to work on these values and building programs which keeps our members engaged along with focusing on our mission of providing exceptional service, outstanding facilities, and first-class amenities. I also talked about the differences between service and hospitality. We are continuing to work with our team on becoming “Hospitalians”. At this time, I would like to recognize, our employees of the month, Olivia Klein who is one of our lifeguards and Ava Casell who is one of our tennis professionals, as true Hospitalians. Both of these young ladies go above and beyond their duties, they think of others, not themselves, and they make a difference. Congratulations and thank you for being extraordinary members of our staff, and we hope you know how much you are both appreciated!

On my way home for the day, I met up with some new members in the parking lot, we talked about how they are enjoying their membership and how they sometimes spend the entire day at the club. Before saying goodnight there was one comment, they made that really impressed me “This place is like a vacation”!!! My though was “mission accomplished!”

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Current months postings for new applicants and change in membership classification are as follows: Name

Classification Applying For

Chris Yustin Alex Finley Carrie Kahn Erika Maritime Burt Freiman Vincent DiRe Michael Ross Daniel Hagen Joseph Johnson Patrick Topper Philip Barbagallo Ryan Robe

Intermediate Level 3 (18 to 29) Intermediate Level 3 (18 to 29) Social Recreational Social Resident 70% to Recreational Intermediate Level 1B (35-36) to Intermediate Level 1A (37-39) Intermediate Level 2 (30-34) to Intermediate Level 1 (35-36) Intermediate Level 3 (18-29) to Intermediate Level 2 (30-34) Intermediate Level 3 (18-29) to Intermediate Level 2 (30-34) Resident to Non-Resident Recreational

Comments regarding the proposed applicants should be directed to the Membership Chairman, Marco Benedetti.

A Very Warm Welcome to our Newest Members Joseph and Joan DePaolo Adam and Meg Bellomo Anthony and Holly Nanula Michael and Maryrose Huber Congratulations…

Trevor and Caitlin Mattice on the arrival of their new baby daughter born July 11, - 6 pounds, 10 ounces, her name is Zoe!

Please come out and support this important event Women’s Charity Preview Night for the 16th Annual Women’s Charity Guest Day benefiting the Child Advocacy Center at Best Self Highlights of the evening include:Putting Contest | 4:30PM to 6:30PM Wine Wall Game 50-50 Tickets (Cash Only) | Drawing at 7:30 PM See all the wonderful baskets and items up for auction! Closes on Thursday, August 4th at 2:30PM. Take your chance at winning!

5PM - 7PM | Cocktail Party & Food Stations in the Ballroom Open to all Members and Guests $30 per Person RSVP to reservations@transitvalley.com

One wine or beer drink ticket per person All other drinks by signature August

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SOCIAL EVENTS

August Grill & Chill

CANCELLATION POLICY

Sunday, August 14th, 21st, & 28th Join us on the Patio for a varying grill station, summer fare, and cold cocktails.

5:00PM - 8:30PM | Dinner Served A la carte dinner menu will not be available.

Kids’ Menu will be available.

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!

Labor Day Celebration

Monday

September 5th Pool Open 11AM - 4PM Dinner Reservations 4PM - 7PM $36.95 per Adult $18.95 per Child (6-12) Children 5 & under no charge A la Carte menu will not be available Cancellation Policy in effect

August

Bountiful Assortment of Late Summer Composed Salads

Fresh Chopped Greens with Vinaigrette Peel & Eat Shrimp, Chablis Steamed Maine Mussels Chef Carved Roast Striploin of Beef & Mahi Mahi

Grilled Barbecue Baby Back Ribs & Chicken, Traditional Grilled Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, & Italian Sausage Local Sweet Corn, Baked Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, & More Dessert Display

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RECREATION & POOL A Message from the Coach Matt Thormahlen

Director of Recreation & Tennis

This has been a fantastic summer of tennis and pickleball at Transit Valley. We have had so many adults and juniors enjoy our programs and activities, making this one of the best years ever at the club. But there is still plenty of time to learn these lifetime sports. So, come out and let us show you how to play!

The junior recreational programs continue to grow in numbers. Our Junior Tennis Clinics have 75 kids participating on Tuesdays and Thursdays! This number equals the highest number of juniors enrolled in the last six years. In addition, the number of kids in our junior pickleball, junior basketball, and junior tennis team continues to surge. In short, our junior recreational programs are flourishing.

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS INVOLVED IN CLINICS AND THE INTERCLUB TEAM!!!

We have a schedule change for August. The Junior Interclub Tennis Championships will take place on Wednesday, August 3rd ONLY. They were originally scheduled for both August 3rd and August 4th. This means the Junior Tennis Clinic scheduled for Friday, August 5th to accommodate this tournament, is now moved back to Thursday, August 4th. Unless we have a rainout, all tennis clinics will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Our Down the Line Tennis Clinics begin Saturday, August 20th.. These clinics will help juniors who want to continue to learn how to play and improve their skills. These clinics will run for five consecutive Saturdays at the following times: 4 - 7 year olds 7 - 9 year olds 10 and over

8:30am – 9:30am 9:30am – 10:30am 10:30am – 11:30am

Call the tennis / pool office or email Coach Matt at matt@transitvalley.com to sign up.

We only have a few slots left for our Pickleball Invitational on Tuesday, August 9th from 6-7:30PM. Grab a partner and join your friends for a night of competitive pickleball and fun.

Wednesday Night Adult Tennis / Pickleball will continue through August 24th. So plan on enjoying a night of tennis and/or pickleball with your fellow members. Our Wednesday Morning Drill Clinic will continue through August 3rd.

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RECREATION & POOL A Message from the Pool Director Joe Wilkie

Pool Director

We can’t believe August is already here! Hopefully you’ve been able to take advantage of our pool amenities in this beautiful summer weather.

So far this summer, we have had the pleasure of sharing many “firsts” with your children at the pool. Many of your children went in the water for the first time during our Water Babies class, others went underwater for the first-time during lessons, and some even went off the diving board for the first time! Some of our older swimmers even participated in their first race! Our growing swim team has performed very well this season, winning 3 of 4 swim meets.

We hope the pool staff has been welcoming and accommodating to you and your families. Our goal is to make the pool a getaway for parents to relax and unwind, and a fun place filled with games and good times for the kids.

Swim lessons will wrap up on Wednesday, August 10th, but we will continue to offer private lessons for those that would like to continue. If you have any questions or to schedule a lesson, please call the pool office or email jwilkie@transitvalley.com.

POOL HOURS AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 7 MONDAY

12:00PM - 4:00PM or volume TUESDAY, THURSDAY, & FRIDAY 12:00PM - 6:00PM or volume WEDNESDAY

12:00PM - 8:00PM or volume SATURDAY & SUNDAY

11:00AM - 6:00PM or volume

AUGUST 8 - SEPTEMBER 4 MONDAY

11:00AM - 4:00PM or volume TUESDAY - SUNDAY 11:00AM - 6:00PM or volume WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10

Swim, Tennis, & Golf Banquet

Wednesday, August 17th | 5:30PM - Ballroom Chopped Super Food Salad Chilled Poached Salmon & Grilled Chicken Grilled Vegetable & Hemp Seed Wraps Fresh Cut Fruit Salad with Cottage Cheese Assorted Sheet Pizzas Crisp Fried Chicken with Smashed Potato & Gravy Sliced Beef in Au Jus with Weck Rolls Steamed Sweet Corn Macaroni & Cheese with Lil Smokies Cookies & Brownies for the Table Lemonade & Water Station $26.95 per Adult $14.95 per Child (Ages 6-12) Children 5 & under no charge Please email reservations@transitvalley.com or call the club for reservations

11:00AM - 8:00PM or volume LABOR DAY | SEPTEMBER 5

11:00AM - 4:00PM or volume

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KIDS’ KORNER Kids’ Club Director Angela Staszak

It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into our final month of summer. I hope you and your family have been enjoying the beautiful weather and all the activities taking place across the Club. We are proud to offer two more child-centered activities in August. Please find additional details below. In addition, our fall planning is well underway. More information will be coming in the next divot regarding pumpkin painting and fall fest!

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank of all our camp families for their support and allowing us the opportunity to make memories with our youngest TVCC members. We are proud to be able to continue to create a safe and engaging program that keeps our kids coming back year after year!

August Kids’ Drone Day Friday, August 5th | 11AM - 1PM Join us for a variety of fun filled flight activities including drone building, paper airplane construction and a drone demonstration by our very own Dr. Mills!

Recommended for ages 5+ $10 per Child 25 child maximum Limited to TVCC children & grandchildren

KIDS’ CLUB Fridays & Saturdays | 5:30PM – 9:30PM 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.

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Selfie Scavenger Hunt & Game Night Saturday, August 13th | 5:30PM - 9:00PM

Meet at Kids’ Club awning by the Pool Calling all kids, tweens, and teens! Join us for a night full of fun and laughter as we send you and a team across the Club on a selfie scavenger hunt. Register yourself as a group or an individual and we’ll help you make a team.

Following the scavenger hunt, join us for a variety of games including boom, clap, snatch, Oreo slide, and a late-night swim. Dinner reservations recommended while kids participate in the event.

5:30PM - 6:15PM | Dinner Chicken Fingers, French Fries, Cheese Pizza Water & Lemonade Station Cookies

6:15PM - 7:15PM | Hunt 7:15PM - 9:00PM | Games & Swim Recommended for ages 7+ $18.95 per child 40 child maximum Weather Dependent

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A Message from the Women’s Committee Patricia Clabeaux

President

It seems impossible that we are approaching the end of the summer, but what a wonderful summer we had. The weather was perfect, and there was a lot of activity at the club. Maybe it is me, but the club seems busier than ever with families taking advantage of all the club has to offer. Thanks to Tina and the staff for all they have done to make the summer so enjoyable. Thank you also to the Women’s Committee for their commitment and dedication to women’s activities. There has been a lot of engagement in the women’s social activities and entertainment – I have been hearing, “more women than ever have participated.” The committee chairs have worked diligently this year to create a welcoming environment for all ladies of the club. Their efforts have certainly been noticed. I encourage all ladies to participate in the many events/activities planned. You will truly form new friendships and be glad you did.

Always a highlight of the summer is the charity golf tournament. A huge thank you to all those who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the success of the tournament. Thinking of next year . . .

DO YOU HAVE A CHARITY YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT? Many of us sit on boards or have a particular passion for a local non-profit charity. If this rings true to you, please let me know as we are looking for a new charity to sponsor next summer. There is a team of volunteers behind the charity golf tournament. Therefore, submitting a charity does not mean that you have accepted all the work needed to put the event on. We are looking for a connection to a charity, and then will work directly with that charity.

Enjoy the remainder of your summer! See you at the club!

Poolside Happy Hour & the Musical Stylings of Gregg Sansone Tuesday, August 16th | 6PM - 8PM Come join us poolside for the musical stylings of Gregg Sansone, voted Solo Artist of the Year from the Buffalo Music Awards for many years, he was also inducted into the Buffalo Music Awards Hall of Achievement!

Expect to dance, sing, party, and have a full out ball while enjoying complimentary wine, cheese, and other tasty bites during this fun happy hour!

Menu Assorted European Cheese Board with Reductions, Honey, Seeds, & Dried Fruit Sliced Charcuterie with Garlic Toasts & Garni Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Dipping Sauce Chilled Seafood Gazpacho Cups Drinks by Signature

$30 per person

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WOMEN’S COMMITTEE Women’s Book Discussion Group 2nd Wednesday of Each Month 7:00PM | Women’s Locker Room Lounge August 10th | The Getaway Girls

by Dee MacDonald.

A feel good summer read, a journey of friendship and living life to its fullest.

September 14th | The Alice Network

by Kate Quinn.

Historical fiction about a female spy during World War I. Please contact Nancy Pohlman at (716)636-9748 or by email at jcpnlp135@roadrunner.com to reserve your seat.

Women’s Advanced Mah Jongg Every Thursday | 2:30PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00PM Cole Room There will be no Mah Jongg on August 4th.

If anyone wants to have lunch or dinner with the girls, please call or email the club for your reservation.

If you need a new card for 2022, please order through the National Mah Jongg League or call (212)246-3052. Lis DiGiore has additional cards available at the same cost ($10).

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!

Women’s Stitch-Along Every Friday | 10:00AM 11:45AM | Optional Lunch

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 Julie Bradley, if needed, will provide knitting instructions.

Lunch by signature. Non-knitters also welcome.

Contact the Club or Julie Bradley at bradley4096@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

Canasta Every Wednesday | 3:00PM | Cole Room There will be no Canasta on August 3rd.

If you would like to sign up to play, or have any questions please contact Francine Palermo at (716)725-8558.

Bunco If anyone is interested in bringing back Bunco, please contact Lis DiGiore at digioreins@roadrunner.com or call her at (716)912-2862 for more information.

Guests with members are welcomed.

Women’s TVCC Bowling League We are planning to resume bowling in the Fall!

Our Fall session will run from October 5 through December 7 on Wednesday mornings. All are invited to join us and bring a friend! Please email Amy Gary at amg8291@gmail.com to sign up.

Ladies’ Clinics 5-week program in August | August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th All clinics are from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm on those Tuesday nights. There is a weekly sign up on foretees. $25 per Person per Session Guests welcome to join

Save the Date Tuesday, August 16th | Poolside Happy Hour & the Musical Stylings of Gregg Sansone Tuesday, September 20th | Veni Vidi Bocce Thursday, October 13th | Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece Party Thursday, December 1st | Holiday Centerpiece Wreath Making August

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A Message from The Golf Professional Jonathan Decker, PGA

Head Golf Professional

August is finally here, which means club championships for Men, Women, Couples and Juniors. We look forward to some great competition and excitement in just a few weeks. Please consider registering on ForeTees to play if interested. As we near the end of the month, many outside golf staff will depart for their respective universities, so please say farewell before they head back to school. One departure will be Jennamae Lipiarz as she will be moving on to attend SUNY Binghamton for her last two years of college.

Jennamae has been a vital part of the Golf Shop staff for the last three seasons and her easy going and friendly demeanor will be missed. Her dedication to the club and her position while maintaining a near 4.0 GPA at Canisius College has been greatly appreciated.

The topic of pace of play will likely never go away, so for this month I was asked by a member to politely remind everyone to keep up with the group in front of them! Your place on the golf course is directly behind the group ahead of you, not directly in front of the group behind you. As we have a high number of walking players at the club, please be sure to place your bag or pushcart behind the green or on the side closest to the next tee box, this will allow for a prompt exit to the ensuing hole and prevent the group behind you from waiting for you to retrieve your clubs.

Billing Question?

If you need assistance or have questions related to a golf charge (cart fees, guest fees, merchandise, etc.), please call the TVCC Golf Shop during normal business hours and a team member will gladly assist you.

(716) 688-7311

Reciprocals For those interested in playing a round of golf at one of our reciprocal clubs, please reach out to Eric Borchert either by calling the golf shop or sending him an email, eborchert@transitvalley. com. Please plan ahead and allow for a general time of day to obtain a tee time. As a rule of thumb, most clubs will not allow outside groups until the afternoon on weekends and holidays, which is also the case at Transit Valley. The fall aerification will close the course on Monday, September 12th and Tuesday, September 13th.

Please reach out to Eric in advance if you are looking to secure tee times elswhere that week.

Golf Simulator Hours MONDAY | 7:30AM – 2:30PM (Closes at 3:30PM) Complimentary Beverages & Snacks TUES - SUN| 7:30AM – 8:30PM (Closes at 9:30PM) A la Carte Lunch & Dinner Service 11:30AM - 8:30PM

August Practice Facility Hours MONDAY | 12PM - 7PM TUESDAY - SATURDAY | 7AM - 7PM SUNDAY | 7AM - 6PM May vary due to outside events

August Golf Shop Hours

Monday | Closed Tuesday - Sunday | 7AM - 7PM August

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Hole In Ones Mike Lin (First Career Ace) | Saturday, July 9th | Hole 4 – 7 Iron Witnessed by John Belani, Arvind Wadhwa, and Martin Zuffranieri.

Mary Jane Myszka (4th Hole in One) | Saturday, July 16th | Hole 17 – Driver Witnessed by Shelly DiGiulio, Linda Parisi, and Pat Ryan.

Tournament Results Women’s Mixer | Thursday, June 16th

Modified Waltz 18 Hole Flight | 1st Place: Gail DeWitt, Patti McLain, Amy Gary, Paula Orlowski 9-Hole Flight | 1st Place: Marianne Glover, Karen Dobos, Pat Fadale, Margie Block

Women’s 9-Hole Guest Day | Thursday, June 23rd

2 Low Net of Four (Shamble) 1st Place: Stacey Weinstein, Lisa Chrzanowski, Cindy Fohrd, Sharon Coverdale

Men’s Senior Club Championship | Saturday, June 25th & Sunday, June 26th Individual Stroke Play Ages 55-62 (Blue Tee/Championship) | 1st Place: Robert DeWitt (150) Ages 63-70 (Silver Tees) | 1st Place: Wayne Pachioli (166) Ages 71+ (White Tees) | 1st Place: Bruce Wischerath (176)

9 & Dine | Sunday, July 10th

One Low Net of Four Shamble Holes 1-9 | Tony Arias, Debbie Arias, Ravi Sinha, Catherine Sinha (21) Holes 10-18 | Nay Farber, Sarina Mariano, Pat Topper, Rebecca Divis (22)

Grandmother’s Tournament | Thursday, July 14th

Individual Stroke Play (Net) 18 Hole Flight | 1st Place: (68) Pat Ryan, T-2nd Place: (73) Marianne Cappellucci, Lynn Fish, Patti McLain 9-Hole Flight | 1st Place: Barbara Schober (39), 2nd Place: Margie Block (41)

Women’s 9-Hole Mixer | Thursday, July 14th

Individual Stableford 1st Place: Danielle Muskat, 2nd Place: Kari Anderson

New Arrivals Callaway Jaws Raw Wedges – launched on July 22nd, the new Jaws Raw features an un-plated “raw” face to promote more spin and a tour like appearance. For the first time ever, tungsten weighting is being used on a wedge for better feel and control. Available in Black Plasma and Chrome and featuring four different grind options. We have plenty in stock at the golf shop as well as a full demo kit. Try them on your own or schedule a wedge fitting by contacting the TVCC Golf Shop.

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ForeTees Lottery System To help create a better understanding of how the ForeTees tee time lottery system works, we would like to provide the following information: • The order groups have their requests selected is based on the average point value for the players within each group. Groups with the highest average will have their requests honored first, and so forth from there.

• Points are allocated to players based on the number of minutes they are assigned away from their desired request. One minute equates to one point and can be carried by a player for up to 30 days.

Guests and ‘X’s do not have any point value.

• As players accumulate points, their priority or standing in the lottery is likely to improve depending on the point values of the other players in their group.

• Priority is based solely by point values, as neither Member/Spouse status nor Male/Female designation factor into the equation.

• Default time variance for each lottery request is 60 minutes before or after the selected time.

• Group size does not impact lottery standing as it is the average points for the players that will determine priority within that specific lottery.

• With an active membership and a substantial increase in play over the last two seasons, demand for tee times during peak times may outpace supply at certain times. An example would be on Wednesday and Friday mornings on the days we have junior golf, for there are oftentimes six to eight groups requesting to play at 10:00am (the earliest available). The lottery system will determine who will receive 10am and assign groups to the subsequent groups in order of their point values.

• It may not be feasible to tee off within a tight proximity of your desired request, so please be understanding and plan accordingly, especially when hosting guests. Our periods of highest demand and possible largest variance from requested time are listed below:

10AM on Wednesday & Friday mornings immediately following Summer Junior Golf

Fridays: 1PM - 2PM

Weekends & Holidays: 8AM - 9AM • As we strive to accommodate all members wanting to play each day, please be understanding and flexible while scheduling your rounds of golf.

Fall Junior Golf Our last junior golf session for the year will begin on Wednesday, August 24th and run through Wednesday, October 12th. Sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

Ages 6 - 8 Sundays 11:00AM - 12:15PM $100 Fee Ages 9 - 11 Sundays 12:15PM - 1:30PM Wednesdays 4:30PM - 5:30PM $190 Fee Ages 12 - 14 Sundays 1:45PM - 3:00PM Wednesdays 5:30PM - 6:30PM $190 Fee Fall Junior Golf Registration on the ForeTees Homepage.

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AUGUST SAVE THE DATES Wednesday, August 31 Men’s Guest Day Shotgun 1PM Details coming soon

SEPTEMBER SAVE THE DATES Thursday, September 8 Women’s Dirty Dozen

Sunday, September 11 Couples’ Guest Day

Thursday, September 29

Women’s Fall Harvest Closing Day

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A Message from the Greens Superintendent Adam Mis I can’t believe it is August already. We have had one of those great Buffalo summers. I hope everyone has been able to get out and enjoy the club. The course has held up well during the drought conditions. The lack of rain is very apparent with the low level of #1 pond. The pond when built, we should have installed a commercial liner or applied heavy clay to the bottom. TVCC soil conditions are on the sandy side, so the pond water leaches back into ground during dry conditions. We will investigate lining of the pond in the future. It will fill back up once we get rain.

We are extremely excited about the approval of the new irrigation system. This was an infrastructure item that was due. This system will be a fantastic addition to the club and the materials and installation should help us continue in the right direction to improve the overall club property. The materials have been ordered and will be arriving over the next six months. The supply chain issues have been a challenge with most items, so it is good we have ordered now because items may take months to arrive. We hope to have everything on property for an efficient install next spring.

We started mobilizing soil to the new forward tee locations that our architect positioned on the property last fall. Our architect Mark Mungeam will be visiting in August to check locations, sizes, and distances of these tees. This should help make the course more women friendly and improve the forward tees. He agrees that TVCC is a long course for the women players. Tees will be added on #5, #9, #15, and #18. We will renovate #4, #10, #12, and #13. A middle tee in front of the back tee #2 will be added because there should be a tee for the white and silver markers. The rest of the tees will be addressed in the future.

Mark will also look at the contour adjustments on #14 pond and possible green adjustment on #18 green. As you see, the grounds crew has taken on these projects, with that, we can only do these projects when we have time to accomplish while also maintaining the golf course. It’s an exciting time at the club. As these projects continue to finish, the course will continue to get better and better for years to come.

We want to thank all the members that are filling their divots with the sand provided and fixing their ball marks. It has helped the grounds crew with divot recovery and provided great conditions for the golfers playing behind you. The course has been busy and any etiquette items that you can do will help us continue to be the best club in Western NY.

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Mr. & Mrs. TVCC Championship Grill & Chill Sunday

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Grill & Chill Sunday

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Men’s Club Championship Grill & Chill Sunday

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Seafood Night: Music on the Patio featuring Garrett Shea 5PM - 9PM A la Carte Dinner Menu & Grill & Chill will not be available

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Sunday 1

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Tuesday

Women’s Clinic 6PM - 7PM

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Women’s Clinic 6PM - 7PM

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Women’s Poolside Happy Hour & Musical Stylings of Gregg Sansone Women’s Clinic 6PM - 7PM

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Pickleball Invitational 6PM Women’s Clinic 6PM - 7PM

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Mixed League Women’s Clinic 6PM - 7PM

Men’s Guest Day Women’s Canasta

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Women’s Canasta

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Swim, Tennis, & Golf Banquet 5:30PM Women’s Canasta

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September 5 - Labor Day | 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Monday | 11:00AM - 4:00PM Tuesday - Sunday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM

August Halfway House Hours

Saturday, August 20 | Clubhouse closes at 5pm for member wedding Friday, August 26 | Art Cole Invitational – No Dinner Service

Women’s Stitch Along Art Cole Invitational A la Carte Dining & Kids’ Club Not Available

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Women’s Stitch Along Fish Fry & Salad Bar Kids’ Club

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Pasta Night Kids’ Club

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Open for A la Carte Lunch Club Closes at 5PM for Wedding

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Men’s & Women’s Club Championship Pasta Night Kids’ Selfie Scavenger Hunt Kids’ Club Not Available

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Saturday Pasta Night Kids’ Club

For reservations, please call the club at (716)688-5500 or email reservations@transitvalley.com

Sunday, August 7 | Seafood Night – Grill & Chill &A la Carte Menu not available

Women’s Senior Championship Women’s Mah Jongg Men’s Fall League

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Women’s Mixer Women’s Mah Jongg Men’s Fall League

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Women’s 9-Hole Championship Women’s Mah Jongg Men’s Fall League

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Women’s Stitch Along Men’s & Women’s Club Championship Fish Fry & Salad Bar Kids’ Club

Sunday | A la Carte Lunch 11:30AM - 2:00PM Grill & Chill 5:00PM - 8:30PM

Sports n’ More (Golf) Pool Hours 12PM - 8PM Women’s Canasta Women’s Book Discussion

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16th Annual Women’s Charity Guest Day & Luncheon Men’s Interclub Tennis 6PM

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5 Women’s Stitch Along Kids’ Fun Friday: Drone Day at the Pool 11AM - 1PM Fish Fry & Salad Bar Kids’ Club

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Friday

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Thursday

Sports n’ More Pool Hours 12PM - 8PM Putting Contest 4:30PM - 6:30PM Charity Preview Night 5PM-7:30PM Basket & Silent Auction

Wednesday

Monday | Closed Tuesday - Saturday | Lunch 11:30AM - 2:00PM Dinner 5:00PM - 8:30PM

August Dining Room Hours

Clubhouse Closed Outside Golf Event

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Clubhouse Closed Outside Golf Event

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Clubhouse Closed

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Clubhouse Closed Outside Golf Event

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Clubhouse Closed Outside Golf Event

August 2022

Your Club

Officers & Committees Anthony J. Delmonte, Jr. PRESIDENT

MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIR

Geoffrey G. Burker

Marco F. Benedetti

1ST VICE PRESIDENT

GREENS CHAIR/GOLF CO-CHAIR

Derek L. Zgoda 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

Ravi N. Sinha

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR INSURANCE & BENEFITS CHAIR

Margaret E. Shotwell

2ND VICE PRESIDENT

GOLF CHAIR/GREENS CO-CHAIR ETHICS & GRIEVANCE CO-CHAIR

FINANCE CO-CHAIR

David Hawker

Jonathan T. Sinatra

GOVERNOR

FINANCE/AUDIT CHAIR BY-LAWS CO-CHAIR

CLUB COUNSEL

Gary M. Schober

TREASURER

James C. Pohlman SECRETARY

ETHICS/GRIEVANCE & BY-LAWS CHAIR

Your Club

transitvalleycountryclub

Women’s Committee

Patricia Clabeaux

Management Staff

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Tina Gutekunst GM / Membership Services Director tinag@transitvalley.com Brandon Sears Assistant General Manager bsears@transitvalley.com Joe Lee Food and Beverage Manager jlee@transitvalley.com Jonathan Decker, PGA Head Golf Professional jdecker@transitvalley.com

PRESIDENT

Cynthia Fohrd GOLF CO-CHAIR

Paula Orlowski

Karen Dobos

Andrea Rubino

Julie Swiatkowski

VICE PRESIDENT

GOLF CO-CHAIR

SECRETARY

MEMBERSHIP

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

Kelly Longo ENTERTAINMENT

Annette Mills

RECREATION/CHARITY LIAISON

Francine Palermo SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Hiram Walker Maintenance Manager maint@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

Dress Code and Denim Policy Grill Room, Patio, & Simulator Lounge

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 dress-up 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