Bert Kollars

David & Julie Prochello with John, Luke, Andrew, Shawn and Nicolle

July 2015 Newsletter Dakota Dunes Country Club 960 S Dakota Dunes Blvd ~ Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 ~ p (605) 232-3000 f (605) 232- 3084

www.dakotadunescountryclub.com ~ facebook.com/dakotadunescountryclub

Dan & Jennifer Wubbena with Brandon, Brock, Brady and Addy

Kameron Pope

Bob & Maureen Baxter

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ts Friday, July 4: Flag Event & Couples Scramble

Friday, July 10: Couples Twilight

Sunday, July 12: Parent Junior Championship

Saturday, July 18: Club Championship

Sunday, July 19: Club Championship

Friday, July 24: Ladies Invitational

Weds, July 30: Junior Club Championship

Thurs, July 31st: Junior Championship

Event details follow for each event! Call the Golf Shop at (605) 232-3080 to sign up!

Saturday,July4 7:30am—1:00pmTeeTimes:(Optional)FlagGamefor$10Receivea lagandanallocatednumberofshotsbasedonyourhandicap.Onceyouhaveusedyourallocatedstrokes,stickthelagintheground.The lagthatmakesitaroundthecoursethe

farthestWINSthepotinGolfShopcredit!

3:30pm—4:30pmCouplesScramble(TeeTimes)Costis$10forprizes.2couplesperTeam.Chooseyourteamor

theGolfShopcanpairyouup.Menwillpick3holesfromeachred,white,andbluetees.Ladieswillplaytheforwardredtees.

Call the Golf Shop (605) 232‐3080 to schedule your tee time  &  to sig  up to SCRAMBLE! 

Happy July 4th! We’re at the half way point of the summer.Andwhata irsthalfit’sbeen!TheClubhasseenatonofactivi-ty in all areas. Unfortunately,whatwe’ve also seenare someissues.Andweneedtoaddresssomeofthosenow.

We,theBoard,understandthereareissuescurrentlybeingfeltbythemembership;whether itbeservice issues intheDiningRoomor a policy call on the course,wemust remember thatthisisourClub.Whichmeansitisourjobtohelpimprovethesituation,notworsen it. Handling issuesbytalkingnegativelytoothermembers,orevenworsetoourownstaffonthefrontlines isunacceptable. Howmany timesdidyouheargrowingupornowtellingyourownkids,“treatothersthewayyouwanttobetreated”.Well,wearesayingitagain.Wemusttreatourstaffkindlyandwithrespect.Andifthereisanissuethatneedstobeaddressedoracomplaintmade,thentakeittothemanag-erincharge,orTomMorgan(DirectorofOperations)inapro-fessionalway.

WeareallheretoenjoyourselvesandthisClub.Wearetakingthe stepsnecessary tomake sure thatwill happen. Thus, thefollowing new policies have recently been adopted by theBoardofManagersshouldanissueoccuratourClub.

Wednesdays, July 1, 15, 22, 29

11:00am—3:00pm Snack Bar

$10++ includes Lunch and Activities

Does your child want to bring a

guest along to Kid’s Day? We welcome it!

Sign up with Rick!

July wraps up our Kid’s Days for the 2015

Summer! Thanks for the great participation!

Mark Wetz ClubPresident

InappropriateActionsbyMembersandGuestsOntheGolfCourse

IfaMemberorMember’sguesthaveviolatedclubrulesand/orBylaws,thefollowingstepsaretobetaken:

1. AssoonaspossibletheDirectorofOperations,fortheBoardofManagers,willsendthememberaletteroutliningtheinfractionsand/orviolationsandthesubsequentstepswhichthatwillbetakenshouldtheinfractioncontinue.TheMemberorMember’sguestwillalsobegivenanop-portunity(shouldtheychoose)toappearinfrontoftheBoardandrespondtotheallegationofrulesviolations.

2. Shouldthebehaviorcontinue,theMemberwillreceivealetterfromtheBoardofManagerssignedbythePresidentoftheBoardinformingtheMemberthatshouldanotheroccurrencehappen,theywillbesuspendedforaperiodoftimetobedeterminedbytheBoardofManagers.

3. AnysubsequentviolationwillrequiretheBoardtosuspendtheMemberforadesignatedperiodoftimedeterminedbytheBoardofManagers.

4. Ifthebehaviorandviolationoccursagain,theMembermaybefurthersuspended,uptoandincludingexpulsion.

5. Atanytime,theBoardofManagersreservestherighttoinde initelysuspendanyMemberbasedontheseriousnessoftheinfractionorviolation.ThisdeterminationistobemadeinthesolediscretionoftheBoardofManagers.

InappropriateBehaviorinClubhousebyMembersandGuests

IfaMemberorguestofaMemberisactinginappropriately,generallyde inedasloud,vulgar,oranyconductwhichdisturbsothermembersandguests,asdeterminedbythesupervisororMODthefollowingstepswillbetaken:

1. ThestaffwillnotifythesupervisororMODofthesituationassoonaspossible.

2. Ifwarranted,thememberorguestwillbeaskedbythesupervisororMODtochangebehavior(i.e.theywillbeaskedto"keepitdown"iftheyarebeingexceptionallyloudandupsettingothermembersandguests).

3. Ifthebehaviorpersists,thememberand/orguestwillbeaskedbythesupervisororMODtoleavetheclubhouse.

4. Ifthememberorguestrefusestoleave,securitywillbecalledbythesupervisororMOD.

5. ThesupervisororMODwillinformtheDirectorofOpera-tionsoftheincidentnolaterthanthefollowingworkday.

6. TheBoardofManagersmaytakeappropriatedisciplinaryactionagainsttheMemberand/orexcludetheirguest(s)fromfutureuseoftheClubhouse.

NEW POLICY NOTICE

Snack Bar Opens Tee Times with Optional Flag Event Snack Bar Grill Opens Terrace Opens: Terrace Menu Available (Kitchen closes at 10:00pm) Pool Opens Tee Times for Couples Scramble Dakota Dunes Community Parade Ice Cream Social with Community at Club Fireworks off the 18th Hole

7:00am 7:30am-1:00pm

11:00am 11:00am 11:30am

3:30pm-4:30pm 5:30pm 5:45pm

Dark

Jim & Pat Calvert and

Mark & Jenny Wetz BothTeamsshot(‐10)62toclaimthechampionshipandsecurethecovetedreservedparkingspotsatDDCC.

Congratulations!

Tom Morgan DirectorofOperations

Become a DDCC Kid Camper $50 per Camper. Ages 5 and up. Fun Activities and lunch provided each day and a DDCC Kid’s Camp Gift.

Tuesday, July 7—Thursday, July 9 11:00am—3:00pm each day

Please Sign up with Rick. Guests Welcome!

Kid’s Camp DDCC

Onceagain I amsadden toannounce thatanothermanager forthe Food and Beverage department has resigned. Brock BurrhasleftDakotaDunesduetopersonalreasons.

The process has already begun for his replacement. In themeantime,existingmanagementandstaffwilltakeonthedutiesoftheFoodandBeveragemanageruntilareplacementishired.

In addition to the managerial position, we are constantlylooking and hiring wait staff and bartenders due to turnover.Historically,wehavehadsomewhatofarevolvingdoorwiththeparttime/seasonalstaffasthesepositionsarenormally illedbycollege students needing part-time jobs until they go into the“real”world. Becauseoftheturnover,thereisongoingtrainingthatisrequiredwhichinturnteststhepatienceofthemember-ship. Many timeswhen people get impatient they tend to getupsetandsomecangetverballyabusivetothestaff.

Pleasekeepinmindthatthestaffistryingtodotheirjobsaswellas providing an income for themselves. When an individual iscontentwith their current surroundings, theyarenot soapt tobeexploringotheropportunities;buttheoppositeholdstrueaswell. It isnosecret that the labormarket is extremely tight inthis area andmanagement struggles inding employees for thevariouspositions required toprovide the serviceall of youde-serve.Itispossibletohiresomeonefrommanystatesawayforamanagementposition,but impossible todo this forapart-timeorseasonalposition;whichmustbe illedbylocals.

This organizations relies on two basic components; membersandemployees.Withoutboth,theorganizationfailstoexist.Welookforwardtocontinueworkingtogether,betteringtheClub!

Justin Arlt HeadPGAProfessional

Golf Shop Hours

Tuesday—Friday 7:30am – 7:00pm Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 7:00pm

Theseasonisinfullswingandwhatayearwearehaving!Icanhonestly say that 2015 has proved to be themost active andbusyinmy14seasonsatDDCCwithoutadoubt.Rounds,rangeactivity and event participation have been very well receivedandallseeingrecordparticipation.TheMen’smemberguestinAugust has been extended to the largest ield ever attempted,andthisyearweareholdingaladiesmemberguestforthe irsttimeinclubhistory.Needlesstosaythingsarelookingupanditiswonderfultoseesuchalargecommitmenttoparticipationby themembership. Leagues, events and activity participationfromthemembers isvital toclubsuccessandyourdedicationand commitment tobeing active and supportivemembershasbeenfeltandmakingadifference!Thankyou!!

G LF Tailgate Party starts at 5:00pm with Dinner at

5:45 followed by 6:45pm Shotgun 

Tailgating at the staging area in your favorite sports apparel. 

2 Couple Scramble Teams 

$49.95 per couple includes prizes and dinner (tax and gratuity included) 

Call the Golf Shop to sign up—(605) 232‐3080! 

Saturday & Sunday July 18th & 19th

7:30am starting times

Open to all adult golfing members of Dakota Dunes Country Club. Thirty-Six holes of

Medal Play to determine Club Champion(s). Flights will be determined by first round

scores! $12.95 per person.

Ellen Mitchell Hole #16 ~ 115yds ~ 7 iron

Steve Schneider Hole #8 ~ 162yds ~ 6 iron

Friday, July 17 at 6:00pm

Hors d’oeuvres are provided. 

Please join us for the

Sunday, July 12 3:30pm Shotgun Start

$15 per player

Format: Junior’s Tee off on each hole to start play. Par-

ent & Junior alternate shots until the ball is holed out. The junior’s shot does not count until they have made contact with the ball (no wiffs).

Flights: Juniors and their Parent’s will compete in 5

flights, which will be broken down by the junior golfer’s age and the parent’s handicap.

Food & Awards: Following play, there will be a buffet and awards

ceremony.

Sign up in the Golf Shop!

Summer delights!  Strawberry shortcake,  

chocolate truffles and wedding mints.  It’s all about 

the sweet treats.  Cost is $15.  Limit of 12 members 

so sign up now!  (605) 232‐3000. 

Thursday, July 30 6:30pm

Doug Hausman GolfCourseSuperintendentThe last full week in June, the course experienced over onethousand rounds. From our perspective that’s a lot of divotsandballmarks. We’reoften asked “what’s theplace look likeafter a hundred and forty-four players trample around?” Theanswerisplayersusuallydoaprettygoodjobwith illingdivotsand repairingballmarks. Theworst damage is afterTuesdaynightleagueduetoballmarks.Theladiesdoamuchbetterjobwithregardtotakingcareofthepropertyyouhaveownershipin.Let’s“payitahead”and illdivots,repairyourballmarkandone others, keep the carts on the pavement, and rake thebunkersmoothasyouenjoyyourselves.Let’sleavetheplayingsurfaces better when you leave for your fellow membersfollowingbehind.We have developed a “cotton harvester” for when the cottonpilesuponalloftheplayingsurfaces. Asetofheadshasbeenrevamped to harvest cotton off of the greens prior to cuttingwiththewalkinggreensmowers.Baseduponclippingyieldandputtingspeeds,itappearsithashelped.Wewillkeepadjustingandcommunicatingconditions.As the soil temperatures have climbed so has thematurationprocessonseventeenandeighteen.Itwon’tbelongandthosetwostrong inishingholeswillblendinasthoughthey’vebeenthere for years. All are coming along as is typical withgrow-ins.Bothgreensitesareprogressingastheyshouldbaseduponconstructionacumenandplantingdates.Wewillcontinueto hand top-dress and groomuntil those areas are caught up.Wewillbetopdressingtheeighteenthfairwayasecondtimetocontinue to “grow soil” along with other amendments. Thesandwe’releftwithwillbeusedtocontinuetoimproveexistingbunkers. We look forward to seeing you all out on the golfcoursefortheheartofthegolfseason.

Ladies’ Guest Night Ladies Guest night had a greet turn out for Fiesta Night with over 80 golfers!

First Flight Winners: Diane Tjaden, Ellen Mitchell, Brittany Freed & Erin Hedlund.

Second Flight Winners: Arlene Curry, Koni Schiller, Carolyn Winchell & Marcia Waitt

June Golf Results

Couples Twilight: Casino WINNERS:

Tom & DeAnn Kloucek Brad & Jean Moore

Dragons Team Event Congratulations to the Dakota Dunes

Dragons Junior Golf Team for winning the first event of the season in grand fashion.

Team of Cameron Tjaden, Logan Martin, Mike Rizk, Cameron Martin, Pierce Conley,

and Bradley Griffin

CONGRATULATIONS, DRAGONS!

Thursday, July 30th $12.95 entry fee per player

Ages 12—16: Tee off at 8:00am (18 Holes from the Whites) Ages 8—11: Tee off at 8:30am (6 Holes from the Red)

Ages 5—7: Tee off at 9:00am (3 Holes from the Orange)

Volunteer scorekeepers and chaperones would be greatly appreciated.

Saturday, July 11 at 6:30pm 16 seats available for this seven course meal paired

with beverages presented by Executive Chef Jean-Paul Nielsen

$60++ per seat

FIRST COURSE Lobster Ravioli

ravioli stuffed with lobster lightly tossed in a saffron cream sauce

SECOND COURSE French Onion Soup

caramelized onions in a rich beef broth topped with a slice of French batard and melted swiss and parmesan cheese

THIRD COURSE Fried Green Tomato Salad

fried green tomato with arugula and a walnut vinaigrette

FOURTH COURSE Raspberry Sorbet

FIFTH COURSE Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb roasted rack of lamb seasoned with Herbs de Provence with a dried mushroom demi glace and Maytag blue cheese

SIXTH COURSE Assortment of Cheeses

SEVENTH COURSE Grand Marnier Soufflé orange liqueur flavored soufflé

The

TABLE CHEF’s

Junior golf

Calendar july 20 1 5 2: Golf Practice (Peewee & Dragons) 12: DDCC PARENT/JUNIOR TOURNAMENT 13: Dragon’s Event—Hillcrest Country Club 16: Golf Practice (Peewee & Dragons) 17: Dragon’s Event—Floyd Valley Golf Course 23: Dragon’s Event—Two Rivers Golf Course 30: DDCC JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Dining Hours

Tuesday – Saturday 11:00am – 9:00pm Sunday Breakfast 10:00am – 1:00pm

Palmer/Terrace Hours

Tuesday – Saturday 11:00am – Close Sunday 10:00am – 8:00pm

Snack Bar Hours

Tuesday – Friday 7:30am – 8:30pm Saturday – Sunday 7:00am – 8:30pm

Kitchen Hours

Tuesday – Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm Sunday Breakfast 10:00am – 1:00pm Sunday Terrace 1:00pm – 7:00pm

LESSONS Session 2: July 6th—July 31st

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday $50 per session (12 lessons)

Dolphins (6yrs & Up experience): 8:45am-9:30am Sea Turtles (6yrs & Up no experience): 9:30am-10:00am

Little Fish (3—5 year olds): 10:00am-10:30am/10:30am—11:00am

Sign up today for July sessions!

SWIMMING

Rick Pruett ActivitiesCoordinator

CelebrateJuly4thattheClub!Ouroutdoorcomplexisopenwithregularbusinesshours11:30am—8:30pm.WhataperfectwaytoenjoyyourSaturdayHolidayisatthepoolwithacooldrinkandthekidsswimming!

SwimmingLessonsPartIIbeginJuly6andlastuntilJuly31withtheDolphinsclassbeginningat8:45am,followedbySeaTurtlesclass at 9:30am. Our Little Fish class will be split into twosessions again, one from 10:00am – 10:30am and the secondfrom10:30am–11:00am.Therearestillspacesforsignupandremember we can always help you arrange private swimlessons.

KidsCamp2 is July 7-9th. Sign yourkids up for 3 days of fungames,activitiesandswimming.Costforthe3daycampis$50andcampwillrun from11:00am–3:00pmeachday.Kidswillget lunch and have some fun times with all the great thingsscheduledforthe3days.

TwoadditionstoyourFitnessclasslineup.KarenRoosleadsanewclasscalledBATs(Butts,AbsandThighs). Thisquickandintense class simply requires amat; though, at times youwilluselightweightsandthestabilityball.ClassesareheldTuesdayandThursdayfrom8:00am–8:30amintheRecreationCenteratno additional cost! Starting July 7th,Wendy Hackney will beleading a water aerobics class on Tuesday mornings at9:00am—a great water workout great for all ages. Aquaticexerciseisalow-impactactivitythattakesthepressureoffyourbones, joints andmuscles. Showup on the 7th and try it out!ClassesareheldatthePoolatnoadditionalcost.

Kid’sDayscontinueforthemonthofJulyonWednesdays:July1,15,22and29th from11:00am–3:00pm. Cost forKidsdays is$10 which includes activities and lunch. We have greatactivitiesplannedsosignupandjoinsomeofthelifeguardsforKid’s Days in July. July 29th will be the last Kid’s Day of thesummer.

Livemusic on the Patio Friday, July 10th and Friday, July 24th.Mike Langley will perform on the 10thwith Evan Jones takingthestageonJuly24th.Bothshowsarefrom8:00pm—11:00pm.Hear greatmusic, have somedrinks and relaxwith friends onthebeautifulpatiooverlookingthe18th.

Just a reminder that the pool is open 7 days a week from11:30am—8:30pmwithpoolserver12:00pm—6:00pm.

July 1: Kids’ Day 11:00am-3:00pm Snack Bar

July 4: 4th of July at the Club See Poster on page 3

July 6: Group Swim Lessons II Begin Times vary pending age group

July 7-9: Kid’s Summer Camp 11:00am-3:00pm Rec Center

July 7: Water Aerobics 9:00am: Every Tuesday in July

July 10: Couples Twilight 5:45pm: Shotgun and Dinner. Tailgate Party

July 10: Patio Party 8:00pm Mike Langley

July 11: Chef Tasting 6:30pm: Dining Room

July 12: Parent Junior Championship 3:30pm: Shotgun

July 15: Kid’s Day 11:00am-3:00pm Rec Center

July 17: Member Mixer 6:00pm Dining Room

July 18-19: Club Championship 7:30am Tee Times

July 22: Kid’s Day 11:00am-3:00pm Rec Center

July 22: Course Closed

July 24: Ladies Invitational 12:30pm Shotgun

July 24: Patio Party 8:00pm Evan Jones

July 29: Kid’s Day 11:00am-3:00pm Rec Center

July 30: Junior Championship 8:00-10:00am Tee Times

July 30: Chef Lesson 6:00pm Banquet Room

Jessica Weber Marketing/MembershipDirector

ThemonthofJuneclosedonahighnote!Intheinal week, your Club hosted the SiouxlandChamber, Governor’s Golf Classic and theDakotas Tour in addition to weekly leagues,member play and the 4th Annual CouplesChampionship. Looking at it from Food andBeverage side, the Club hosted the Governorand his 185 guests for dinner, breakfast andlunch while also handling leagues, a birthdayparty,tentweddingandmemberdining.Itwasa seven day stretch illedwithmany victoriesfor yourClub. Muchpraisehasbeen receivedasguestafterguestwereimpressedwiththeirpersonalized, special event. A huge round ofapplause to thestaff for their long,hardhoursand to the membership for accommodatingothersandsharingtheirwonderfulClub!

A big thank you to CharlieMostek thismonthforsandingandstainingtwodoorsbytheGolfShop.Thedaywashot,thejobwastough,andthey look great! Thank you for your Clubdedicationandhardwork,Charlie!

Twonew itnessclasseshavebeenaddedtoouralready outstanding Summer lineup! BATs(Butts,AbsandThighs)isfrom8:00am-8:30amonTuesdayandThursdayintheRecCenterandWaterAerobicsisat9:00amonTuesdaysinthePool.Nocostforeitherclass!!

This month we host our irst ever LadiesInvitational!Ladies,registerrightawayforthisevent.Wepromisetomakeitmemorable!

Ladies Invitational 2015

F r i d ay, J u l y 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 I nv i t a t i o n s w e r e s e n t v i a U S P S . S e e t h e G o l f S h o p fo r d e t a i l s .

D e a d l i n e t o r e g i s t e r i s J u l y 1 4 t h ! M u s t h av e 1 6 t e a m s !