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THE DIVOT SEPTEMBER 2022

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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As another Summer at TVCC concludes, I want to thank our entire staff for all their hard work to make this a successful and fun filled year at our club. At this point, many of our college team members have returned to school and I wish them all best for the upcoming academic year and look forward to seeing them next year.

Pat Clabeaux and the search committee have remained busy over the Summer. If you recall, we re-posted the position for General Manager in the Spring. While we got off to a slow start, by mid-June we received resumes at an increased pace. To this point, we received over a dozen resumes and interviewed four candidates. We brought one candidate forward for follow up interviews and are reaching out to references. We are close to concluding this process and will announce the candidate when all the details are finalized. I can say with confidence that our golf course has been in top condition this year. I heard many compliments about it over the Summer from members and guests. It is a credit to Adam and his team. So, it does not surprise that Adam was nominated by the WNY PGA as Superintendent of the Year. This recognition is based on feedback from peers and is a tribute to Adam’s leadership, collaboration, and ability to build a high performing team. Please join me in congratulating Adam on this honor. Looking forward to seeing you at the Club and let’s hope the wonderful weather we have been experiencing continues so that we can all enjoy some “fall” golf! Go Bills!

2September FROM THE DESK OF YOUR PRESIDENT Anthony J. Delmonte, Jr.

Weather permitting, we will continue to provide lunch and dinner service on our patio until the awning is taken down on October 31.

3September FROM THE DESK OF THE GENERAL MANAGER & MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DIRECTOR Tina Gutekunst

Where did summer go? In the blink of an eye, it’s Labor Day! And this means that unfortunately our pool will officially close on Monday, September 5. Special thanks to all the summer staff who worked so hard and for doing such a fantastic job managing our programs, especially with the increase in participation. Believe it or not, we recently met to start planning for next year! So, watch out….we have some great ideas! We sincerely hope that you and your family enjoyed all of our programs, tournaments and events. Speaking of tournaments and events, for those of you who participated in the Ralph Haas Invitational/ Summer Bash, I have to say that I think it was one of the most incredible events that we have ever planned at TVCC! We received so many compliments about the on-course food and beverage, condition of the course, outstanding service provided by the entire staff, and finally, the delicious food that Chef and his team prepared. Special thanks to De’Ann, Brandon, Joe, Lee, Bruce, Chef Dan, Adam, Jonathan, Hiram, and their staffs. Hard work guarantees a continuing successful relationship and it’s the vision of employees like all of you who turn desired plans into success. We value each and every one of you! And finally, to Ralph Haas, we hope you know how much you mean to us, thank you for your wisdom, support, and kindness for so many Asyears!we prepare for this Divot, the Art Cole Tournament will be held in a few days which has the reputation of our most fun/casual tournament of the year! For those of you who are unaware of the history of this tournament, Art Cole was one of our founding members, and a five term President. He was a gentleman, dedicated and supported the Club for many years. I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. and Mrs. Cole and can confirm that they were wonderful members. We have a full field and expect this to be another fantastic tournament! At this time of year, we say farewell to our summer staff who did an outstanding job! We wish all of you well, please stay safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing you next year! We are now in the process of rebuilding our staff for the upcoming Fall/holiday season. Now, more than ever, it is important that you make reservations in advance. This will help us to ensure that we are providing you with the best possible dining experience. With this added reduction in our workforce, we are still experiencing difficulties hiring culinary staff, and daytime servers. Again, we are hoping that this will change in the near future and appreciate your patience as we work through this inconvenience.

Finally, to all the kids’, just remember, the first day of school is better than the last day of school.

Firsts are best because they are beginnings. Best wishes and best of luck to you, please stay safe and healthy!

Rules Reminder

Chef Dan and his staff are working on creating a new lunch and dinner menu and Joe is working on changes to the specialty cocktail menu. You should see something within the next couple of weeks.

• Denim of any kind is unacceptable on the golf course and in practice areas.

• Caps: The wearing of caps for men and women is permitted prior to 5:00PM at the Bar only. They must be worn properly with the brim front facing.

• For men, denim must be paired with any tucked-in and collared shirt, sport coat or sweater. The Tommy Bahama or Un-tuckit Shirts will be permitted.

Holiday Gatherings

Due to the Labor Day Holiday, the Clubhouse and the Halfway House will be closed on Tuesday, September 6. The Locker Rooms, Driving Range, Bag Room, and Golf Course will open at 12 noon. Due the golf course aerification, the clubhouse along with the halfway house, golf shop and driving range will be closed all day on Tuesday, September 13. As you know, we had a very busy summer, and we feel that this is a good day to catch up on some much-needed light maintenance and housekeeping.

It’s not too early to start preparing for the holiday season. Whether you are looking to host a small family dinner or company gathering, we can help you plan your holiday party. Dates are going quickly, so please contact De’Ann at catering@transitvalley.com to reserve your date! De’Ann will help you plan your entire party, creating a worry-free event!

Acceptable Denim

The two complimentary greens fee guest passes for paying your Irrigation Project assessment upfront will be mailed to you in October and will not have an expiration date.

1st Annual TVCC Pickleball Invitational Winners

1st place: Michael Pressman and Adam Helfman

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2nd place: Matt Burwick and Jeffrey Byrne

Irrigation Project – Complimentary Greens Fee Guest Passes

3rd place: John Dobos and David Kraus Left to Right: David Kraus, Adam Helfman, Michael Pressman, Jeffrey Byrne, Matt Burwick, John Dobos

• Denim is acceptable and must be in excellent condition, dark in color, white or black denim is also acceptable. Denim should also not include holes or rips, fading or stonewash look, and frayed material.

• Cell Phones: While dining in the Clubhouse, please keep your cell phones on vibrate, if you need to make or receive phone calls, please go to the Lobby or Locker Rooms.

Clubhouse Closed All Day, Tuesday, September 6 and 13

• Parents: Please remember that this policy also includes children!

Important policies which are easily violated. Our dress code and cell phone policies:

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

• Unacceptable: Yoga pants, leggings, athletic attire, t-shirts, denim shorts, jackets, skirts, and dresses.

Congratulations to Ava Casell-Lapetina who was recognized as an extraordinary member of our staff. Thanks so much for your hard work and dedication and we hope you know how much you are appreciated.

Staff Recognition

Food and Beverage Update

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

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

Austin Kelly

Dr. Catherine Dulmus Resident to Recreational Josh Cohen Recreational to Intermediate Level 1B (35-36)

Classification Applying For Chris Miller Recreational Johnny Kong Recreational Melissa Gmerek Social Erik Gregory Intermediate Level 1A (37-39)

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Comments regarding the proposed applicants should be directed to the Membership Chairman, Marco Benedetti. Rachel Bencini, recently married

Congratulations To… Alex and

membership

on Saturday, July 23... wishing you a lifetime of happiness. Get Well Wishes... Judge Jerome Gorski Gary Greapentrog Deepest Sympathy… Kenneth & Nancy Beiger, and Calvin & Karen Caruso on the passing of Nancy’s and Calvin’s mother The Family and Friends of Julie Bradley A Very Warm Welcome to our Newest Members Chris Yustin Alex Finley Carrie Kahn Erika Maritime Burt and Carolyn Freiman Ryan and Jeanette Robe

Nick Kusmierski Intermediate Level 1A to Resident Jim Cosgriff Intermediate Level 1B (35-36) to Intermediate Level 1A (37-39)

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Labor Day Celebration

Thursday, October 20th

CANCELLATION

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11:00AM - 4:00PM | Pool Open 4:00PM - 7:00PM | Dinner Reservations

Monday, September 5th

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Canasta Lessons - Come One! Come All! Canasta lessons will be given again by Michele Pozarny for men and women. They will be held on Wednesday’s from 7PM to 9PM in the Cole Room. You should come to all classes. September 7th 21st 28th October 5th 19th

Please note that there are no classes on September 14th and October 12th. Please reserve your place and sign up by calling the club or email reservations@transitvalley.com by September 5th.

For those that are looking for more of a surprise join us for our mystery wine dinner, showcasing a variety of wines from around the world. Wines will be a surprise, and the dinner menu will be released prior to the event. 6:00PM | Prelude 6:30PM | Dinner Be sure to keep an eye out for details to follow! Family Halloween Party Saturday, October 29th 5PM | Festivities Begin 6PM - 10PM | Music by 716 DJ Dinner Buffet, Costume Parade, Costume Contest, Hayride, Kids’ Games Guests Welcome! Look for more details in the October Divot! Music on the Patio: Featuring our own Chet Gary Saturday, September 17th 5:30PM - 8:30PM A la Carte Dinner Menu

6September SOCIAL EVENTS

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!

Save the Date Mystery Wine Dinner

KIDS’ CLUB 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.

KIDS’ KORNER

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On Saturday, August 13th we wrapped up our summer of fun with a selfie scavenger hunt. Twenty-five children enjoyed kid-friendly buffet before being split into three teams: The Void, The Flaming Hot Eagles, and the Underwater Nuclear Bananas. Each team, led by a lifeguard and Kids’ Club counselor, was tasked with taking group selfies at a variety of locations around the Club. In addition, the children had to find objects or complete challenges such as all wearing goggles in a selfie by the pool or finding Brandon and Tina and taking pictures with them! While the results were tallied, the children participated in an hour of free swim with friends. They also played Oreo slide. In this game, an Oreo is slid down the table. If it lands on a line, the children earn a prize. The evening culminated with three rounds of glow stick capture the flag. Congratulations to the Flaming Hot Eagles on their win. Thank you to all our members and staff who assisted our kids in this event and thank you for a wonderful summer season. Below you will find a sneak peak of our events for the remainder of 2022!

Friday, October 7th Pumpkin Decorating Saturday, October 29th Family Halloween Party Saturday, November 19th Family Magic Night featuring Todd Nelson Sunday December 4th & 11th Brunch with Santa Tuesday, December 13th Gingerbread House Making

Kids’ Club Director Angela Staszak

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Selfie Scavenger Hunt Selfie Scavenger Hunt

The charity golf tournament to benefit the Child Advocacy Center was a huge success. A special, heartfelt thank you to Lynne Stevens for all her work in chairing the event. Also, a special thank you to all those whose donated baskets, hole signs, and most importantly their time and talent. It simply could not happen without all the dedicated members of TVCC. Of course, we never want to forget thanking the staff – we appreciate your support immensely. The final donation will be announced at the Fall dinner – hope to see you Pleasethere.watch the Divot for our Fall activities, including the Fall dinner scheduled for October 6. The dinner is a wonderful way to close the season as we start nestling down for the colder weather.

I also need to mention my love and gratitude to Julie Bradley who has been my co-chair these past two years. She was my right hand with her support, encouragement, and belief in the cause. Most of all Julie was the BEST of friends, not only to me, but also to TVCC. She will be missed. Thank you all, Lynne Stevens

A Message from the Women’s Committee Patricia ClabeauxPresident

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It is with a sincere heart and appreciation I wish to thank the membership and staff of Transit Valley Country Club for contributing to make the 2022 Women’s Organization Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Child Advocacy Center of WNY a success. You have outdone yourselves. The final numbers will be announced when the check is presented to the CAC at BestSelf later in October.

Thursday, October 13th | Flower Pumpkin Centerpiece Party

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It is hard to believe that summer is over, and we are entering the Fall season. What a wonderful Summer we had. The weather was beautiful, and the club was full of activity. As we all prepare for back-to-school and football season, I would like to thank all the ladies of the club that have been so active in planning and participating in the summer events.

Thursday, December 1st | Holiday Centerpiece Wreath Making Save the Date

If you have been in the ladies’ locker room lately, I am sure you have noticed the beautiful new décor. I would like to thank Sheila Delmonte for sharing her talents with us – the ladies’ locker room definitely received some very lovely updates.

Thursday, October 6th | Fall Dinner

Finally, it is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of our dear friend, Julie Bradley. One of the kindest and most generous ladies, she will be dearly missed by many. On behalf of the Women’s Committee, our thoughts and prayers are with Julie’s family.

10September WOMEN’S COMMITTEE

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.

Women’s DiscussionBookGroup

Canasta Every Wednesday | 3:00PM | Cole Room If you would like to sign up to play, or have any questions please contact Francine Palermo at (716)725-8558.

2nd Wednesday of Each Month 7:00PM | Women’s Locker Room Lounge September 14th | The Alice Network by Kate HistoricalQuinn.fiction about a female spy during World War OctoberI. 12th | The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. An unusual and heartwarming coming of age Pleasestory. contact Nancy Pohlman at (716)636-9748 or by email at jcpnlp135@roadrunner.com to reserve your seat.

Women’s TVCC Bowling League

Women’s Advanced Mah Jongg Every Thursday | 2:30PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00PM Cole Room If anyone wants to have lunch or dinner with the girls, please call or email the club for your Ifreservation.youneeda 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! Bunco If anyone is interested in bringing back Bunco, please contact Lis DiGiore digioreins@roadrunner.comator call her at (716)912-2862 for more information. 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 Jeanne Mowery, if needed, will provide knitting Lunchinstructions.bysignature. 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.

Flower Pumpkin Centerpiece Party Fall in with us Thursday October 13, and make your personalized floral pumpkin centerpiece… more to come! 5:45PM | Hors d’oeuvres & drinks by signature 6:30PM | Craftmaking begins Guests Welcome | Limited to 40 Please call the club for reservations or email reservations@transitvalley.com by October 6.

11September The Women’s Committee cordially invites you to share a delightful fallthemed dinner. A brief business meeting will look back on last year and forward to next year’s events. We will hear from Lynne Stevens regarding the success of our charity event for The Child Advocacy Center. We will also introduce the newly elected committee members. Women’s Fall Dinner Thursday, October 6th 6:00 PM Drinks by Signature Assorted Hors d’oeuvres Brie & Cranberry Relish with Crostini Short Rib Phyllo Cups Prosciutto Wrapped Figs 6:30 PM Complimentary Glass of House Wine with AutumnDinner Harvest Salad Arcadian Greens, Pumpkin Seeds, Apple, Dried Cranberries, Bleu Cheese, Cider Vinaigrette †¢ Entrée Free Range Burgundy Chicken Breast Jumbo Lump Crab, Buttercup Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Marchand de Vin Dessert Pecan CoffeePie& Tea $58 per GuestsCountrypersonClubCasualWelcome †¢

Contact Assistant Golf Professional Eric Borchert to schedule eborchert@transitvalley.com or (716)688-7311. paCe of play tip Whether playing in a group or observing our members on the course, a bad habit that might be slowing you down, is where to position your pushcart/golf cart when you play. Oftentimes we see players leaving their clubs 10-15 yards back toward the tee, forcing them to walk backwards a substantial amount over the course of 18 holes. Perhaps even worse are the players leaving their golf carts or push carts 20 yards

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As a friendly reminder, Fall Aerification on our greens, tees, and fairways will occur Monday, September 12th & Tuesday, September 13th. The golf course and practice facilities will be closed both days to ensure the outside contractor as well as our staff can complete the necessary work on time. Please allow a minimum of seven to ten days for the turf to recover, as the healing process can vary, with weather being a larger factor. The Golf Shop will be closed both days as well. reCiproCal play With aerification right around the corner, please plan accordingly if wanting to arrange to play an away game. We politely ask that only one member from the group contact the golf shop to schedule a tee time and allow for a reasonable time frame to tee off at another club. Most clubs (including Transit Valley) will restrict reciprocal play on weekend and holiday mornings until after lunchtime. It is strongly suggested to reach out a week in advance of the date you desire to play.

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A Message from The Golf Professional Jonathan Decker, PGA Head Golf Professional

This past week we witnessed several new club champions crowned, with both the Men’s and Women’s Championship divisions coming down to the final hole. The summer is winding down, but there are many rounds of golf left to be played, especially on Sundays as our beloved Buffalo Bills have earned the primetime slots, with 1pm on Sunday a rarity in 2022. Rain outs have been few and far between this season, and perhaps that has helped our season-long match play events stay on schedule, which is not easy with so many schedules to coordinate. Best of luck to those still in the hunt for the President’s Cup, Amigone Match Play, and Angelo Cup titles. We look forward to some great fall golf as the temperatures start to drop (finally?) and the colors start to change. praCtiCe faCility hourS Effective Wednesday, September 7 MONDAY | 12PM - 6PM TUES - FRI | 7:30AM - 7PM SATURDAY | 7AM - 7PM SUNDAY | 7AM - 5PM May vary due to outside events Golf Simulator MONDAY | 7:30AM – 2:30PM (Closes at 3:30PM) & TUES - SUN | 7:30AM – 8:30PM (Closes at 9:30PM) la Lunch & 11:30AM - 8:30PM

Complimentary Beverages

Dinner Service

Effective Wednesday, September 7 MONDAY | Closed TUES - FRI | 7:30AM - 7PM SAT & SUN | 7AM - 6PM fall aerifiCation

Matchplay Within Flight Overall Champions: Mohinder Kalra & Satnam Basra (won on first hole of sudden-death playoff) Flight 1 | Mike McLain & Kyle McLain Flight 2 | Jim Cosgriff & Pat Danna Flight 3 | Tim Poe & Steve Martinelli Flight 4 | Mark Dominguez & Bill Hartnett Flight 5 | Keith Held & Jeff Catrabone Flight 6 | Justin Andreozzi & Nick Salvatore Flight 7 | James Olek & Dan Parsons Flight 8 | Dan Zegarelli & Frank DiNitto Flight 9 | Joe Weisbeck & Lucas Buscemi Flight 10 | Randall Andreozzi & Howard Epstein Flight 11 | Pramod Luthra & Raman Luthra Flight 12 | Chris Balduf & David Walters

Women’s Charity Guest Day | Thursday, August 4th Stepaside Scramble (Net) 47.8 | Nadine Iannarelli, Catherine Sinha, Barbara Schober, Sue Chaskes

Junior Golf

Our summer junior golf season concluded with the club’s inaugural Junior Invitational on Wednesday, August 17th. Two-person teams from Transit Valley, Park, Brookfield, and the Country Club of Buffalo took to the course for some fun competition. Taking the 13 & Under title was the team of Brayden Patel and Ryder LaCotte, while Tyler Delisanti and Jonah Bartholomew captured the 14 & Over division. Congratulations to our PGA Junior League team who finished the season with a record of 2-3, while closing the season with a win over the Park Club. We saw a lot of improvement over the past few months, great comrade and friendships form amongst the team. This year’s team consisted of Brady Bilkey, Olivia Bohn, Jackson Cohen, Cameron Maier, Chase Fasolino, Carter Kusmierski, Jack Kusmierski, Ryder LaCotte, Ryan Singer, Dylan Suchak, Rohan Desai, and Brayden Patel.

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13September tournament re Sult S Women’s 18-Hole Guest Day | Thursday, July 21st Two Net Best Balls of Four 129 | Cindy Fohrd, Suzanne Barrali, Kelly Longo, Devon Minocchi 23rd Annual Ralph Haas Invitational | Friday, July 29th & Saturday, July 30th

We would like to introduce our newest Men’s and Women’s Apparel Line, AndersonOrd. Featuring proprietary “double-soft” fabric, this athleisurewear line will feel incredible comfortable with incredible performance in any situation. Built-in UV protection, antimicrobial and moisture-wicking capabilities, and performance stretch are just a few of the features that are drawing golfers to this new apparel line. Stop in and check it out for yourself!

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Pace of Play TiP conT... short of the green while putting. Not only do you have to backtrack to get your clubs, but the groups behind you are also now waiting longer for the green to clear. Always place your pushcart or golf cart either to the side or behind the green inline with the hole and the next teeing area.

Mohinder Kalra and his partner Satnam Basra outlasted 72 other teams to capture the 23rd Annual Ralph Haas Invitational.

A group of 3-hole players and their parents take a break from the action for a photo. Children from left to right; Trey Sinatra, Leo Maier, Jacoby Bagley, Gianna Maier, Parker Daving, and Ryder Mavrak. Adults from left to right; Jonathan Sinatra, Jeff Bagley, and Heather Maier.

14September SAVE THE DATES Sunday, SePTember 11 COUPLES’ GUEST DAY Member - Member OR Member - Guest Shotgun | 1PM 11:45AM | Brunch on Patio Mimosas and Bloody Marys Assorted Danish and Muffins Fresh Fruit Salad Assorted Bagels, Asiago Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Chef’sHerbsChoice Assorted Sliders Mini Chicken & Waffles 1PM | Hole #3, #6 & Halfway House Canned Beer, High Noon, Canned Soda, Bottled Water Hole #6Chef’s Choice Snacks Please remember to make your Grill and Chill dinner reservation following golf. $60 per Co-Chairs:personScott and Stacey Weinstein SaTurday, ocTober 22 MEN’S LAST GASP Shotgun: 9:30AM Format: 2 Person Scramble Junior Club Championship | Wednesday, August 12th Individual Stroke Play 3-Hole Boys | Tie – Jacoby Bagley & Leo Maier 3-Hole Girls | Ryder Mavrak 6-Hole Boys | Jack Dolan 6-Hole Girls | Nina Muskat 9-Hole Boys | Tie – Jack Kusmierski & Charlie Myszka 9-Hole Girls | Eva Muskat 18-Hole Boys | Dylan Suchak Club Championships | Thursday, August 11th & Sunday, August 14th Individual Stroke Play Men’s Championship | Timothy DiGiulio Men’s Class “A” | James Pohlman Men’s Class “B” | David Powers Men’s Class “C” | Marshall Fagin Women’s 18-Hole | Shelly DiGiulio Women’s 9-Hole | Karen Dobos hole-in- one Congratulations to Laura DiGiulio for making an Ace on Hole #12 during the Women’s 18-Hole Guest Day on July 21st. Witnessing her first Hole-In-One were playing partners Julie Swiatkowski, Jill Belote, and their guest Denise Calvaneso.

Ganzenmuller & Rosemary Mack

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MEN’S SNOW BIRD

TOURNAMENT

WOMEN’S FALL HARVEST

Roasted Red Pepper Bisque Chopped Salad Station: Romaine, Baby Kale, Arugula, Red Quinoa, Faro, Chickpeas, Broccoli, MatchstickCrunchySprouts,Carrot, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber, & Feta Cheese Salad GrilledToppers:Chicken & Salmon Coffee & Tea Service Assorted Mini Desserts Drinks by Signature $10 per player (Lunch Complimentary)

CLOSING DAY Thursday, September 29

The Golf Shop will do the pairings

ROUND 1 & 2 Friday, October 7 & Saturday, October 8 2 Person | Member – Member OR MemberGuest ShotgunFRIDAY | 12:30PM Format: Chapman & Shamble 11AM | MushroomPatio Bisque Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Mayo, Soft Roll Macaroni Salad, Mixed Greens Assorted Cookies Canned Beer, Soda & Bottled Water Cocktails by Signature 12:30PM | Hole #3, #6, & Halfway House Beverages Hole #6Grilled Hot AppropriateDogsRolls, Assorted Toppings, Chili ShotgunSATURDAY|9AM Format: 2-Player Better-Ball 7:45AM | Breakfast in Grill Room Scrambled Eggs with Asiago Cheese & Fresh Herbs, Hash Brown Potatoes, Bacon, Sausage, Fresh Fruit, Croissants, & CoffeeDanish& Assorted Juice Station Bloody Mary’s 9AM | Hole #3, #6, & Halfway House Beverages Hole #6Louisiana Gumbo

1PM - 3PM | Open Bar

Shotgun | 18-Hole: 8:30AM Shotgun | 9-Hole: 10AM Format: 2 Best of Four 7:45AM | Locker Room Assorted Danish Fresh Cut Fruit Coffee & Juice 8:30AM | Hole #6 & Halfway House Bagged Snacks & Granola Bars Canned Soda, Bottled Water, Light Beer, & High Noon 12:45PM | Lunch Buffet in the South Room

1PM Grill/Patio | Barbecue Lunch Sliced Beef Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Baby Back Ribs, Cornmeal Fried Catfish, Dirty Rice, Baked Beans, Fresh Sweet Corn, Coleslaw, Corn Bread Apple Cobbler A la Mode $220 per player (Does not include Carts) Co-Chairs: Paul Klein and Ravi Sinha

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Thursday, September 8 Shotgun | 9AM Format: 2-Person Alternate Shot 11:30AM | Lunch on the Patio Sweet Corn Velouté Smoked Chicken, Frizzled Leeks Sliced Roasted Tenderloin Gratin Potato, Spinach, Sauce Béarnaise Peach Cobbler $45 per Co-Chairs:personKaren

We have seen lots of wear and tear this summer with all the golf rounds played this season. Thank you again to everyone filling your divots in the fairways with the sand provided and repairing ball marks correctly. Ball mark repair should have no “flipping action” when using the divot tool. It should be a pushing motion to move the grass back to its original location. Once the repair is complete it should be green side up. If you see any brown, you are doing it wrong. An improperly repaired ball mark could take weeks to recover, but one repaired correctly will be fine in a couple of days max. You have seen our coyote friend keeping watch over the property. We are hoping he will deter the geese from walking the grounds and leaving deposits on the course. The geese are a challenge and a menace to all areas of Western NY. Exciting times at TVCC and still the buzz of Western NY. We hope to continue the renaissance of the club into the next decade. Our staff will do our best to continue to make TVCC the best family club or just the best club in Western NY. Enjoy your fall golf. The best time of the year in Western NY.

A from the Greens Superintendent Adam Mis

September is already here. It has been a great summer for any outdoor activities. This has been one of the driest summers I can remember. The course has held on surprisingly good even with reliance on our aged irrigation system and poor water quality. Irrigation parts are beginning to arrive, and we are storing for the spring installation. The grass is tired in spots, but course aeration is coming September 12th and 13th. The course will close Monday afternoon and all-day Tuesday to get everything cleaned up. This, with the shorter days and cooler temperatures will provide much-needed oxygen infusion and compaction release. During this period, we will also be over seeding to continue to incorporate the latest turf varieties with great stress and disease resistance. The nets were updated at the end of the range last month and hopefully we will keep the balls inside the range and not in the neighbors’ yards. We also had a visit from our architect last month and we are putting together plans to adjust areas on the course including #12 green surround, #14 pond/ fairway, and #18 green. We will continue to keep making improvements to TVCC for years to come to keep up with evolving game and improve the entire property.

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At our recent Past Presidents’ Dinner Tony shared his thoughts on the strength of the club, reflecting on consecutive years of growth and terrific progress. I believe that many share those sentiments and that our recent membership vote on irrigation, heavily lopsided in favor of the project, is a clear sign of trust and optimism in the future of the club. Contributing to that sentiment is the great progress Adam’s team has made on the golf course in the last 20 months. Fortunately, our investment in irrigation only stands to further transform the way his team works and will help us deliver a great golf experience. And to be honest, it symbolically feels like we’ve addressed a known need and turned an important corner.

A from the Greens Chair Geoffrey G. Burker

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While we all play a part in the investment, being part of a great golf experience can take many forms and remains all of our responsibility. Just as Derek asked you to increase awareness around pace of play earlier this year, I’m asking that you do the same with regard to course condition and maintenance. How can you help? Empty two bottles of divot mix every round. Before heading out on your round, begin with checking that you have a bottle of divot repair mix. Ideally, replace and sand your divots, but at the very least use your mix to fill your divot. This saves maintenance hours that can be used in higher value ways, improves course aesthetics, and playability. As a rule of thumb, try to empty a bottle of divot mix on the front and then the back nine, fixing yours and others’ divots. Use our great new rakes at least once a round. I know. Great rakes? I really think buying better rakes was one of the best, simple changes that we made last year. Even if you are lucky enough to avoid our bunkers for a whole day, if you are waiting for playing partners and you notice an unraked bunker, give those rakes a try and pay it forward. Bunkers are tough enough, nobody wants to be in foot (or on occasion, a hoof) print. Grab a repair tool and brag about how many ball marks you repaired. Club members, when asked about their course will usually begin by talking about the greens. Fortunately for us, our green complexes are the absolute signature design element of the course and the best in the area. Let’s do our part to ensure that great design is matched with great condition. At least once around, let your group know that you repaired three or four ball marks. It sure beats telling them you made, well, something other than par. Keep moving. Whether it is pace of play or course condition, if you find yourself standing idle for too long, you can assuredly create a better golf experience for yourself and others by taking action. Let’s all make this a great fall season at TVCC.

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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 Your Club Officers & Committees Anthony J. Delmonte, Jr. PRESIDENT Geoffrey G. Burker 1ST VICE PRESIDENT GREENS CHAIR/GOLF CO-CHAIR Derek L. Zgoda 2ND VICE PRESIDENT GOLF CHAIR/GREENS CO-CHAIR ETHICS & GRIEVANCE CO-CHAIR Jonathan T. Sinatra FINANCE/AUDITTREASURER CHAIR BY-LAWS CO-CHAIR James C. Pohlman ETHICS/GRIEVANCESECRETARY & BY-LAWS CHAIR Your Club Women’s Committee Patricia Clabeaux PRESIDENT Paula Orlowski VICE PRESIDENT Andrea Rubino SECRETARY Cynthia Fohrd GOLF CO-CHAIR Karen Dobos GOLF CO-CHAIR Julie Swiatkowski MEMBERSHIP Kelly Longo ENTERTAINMENT Annette Mills RECREATION/CHARITY LIAISON Francine Palermo SOCIAL ACTIVITIES StaffManagement Ravi N. Sinha MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIR Marco F. Benedetti MEMBERSHIP CHAIR INSURANCE & BENEFITS CHAIR Margaret E. Shotwell FINANCE CO-CHAIR David Hawker GOVERNOR Gary M. Schober CLUB COUNSEL

Jonathan Decker, PGA Head Golf Professional jdecker@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.

Main: 716-688-5500 Golf Pro Shop: 716-688-7311 Pool/Tennis: 716-688-5857 Halfway House:

Krista A. Griffin Chief Accountant accounting@transitvalley.com

De’Ann Setter Catering and Events Specialist catering@transitvalley.com

Grill Room, Patio, & Simulator Lounge

Brandon Sears Assistant General Manager bsears@transitvalley.com

Dan King Executive Chef chefking@transitvalley.com

Tina Gutekunst GM / Membership Services Director tinag@transitvalley.com

Joe Lee Food and Beverage Manager jlee@transitvalley.com

Dress Code and Denim Policy Transit Valley Country Club 8920 Transit

Hiram Walker Maintenance Manager

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 Road East Amherst, NY 14051 www.transitvalley.comtransitvalleycountryclubtransit_valley_cc716-689-9677 maint@transitvalley.com

Club/Special Events Dress codes will be defined for all Club/Special Events and will be communicated in the newsletter

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.