June Newsletter

Old Baldy Club

SCREECHERPortland Golf Club

June 2021 Issue: June 2021

Upcoming Special Events 307-326-5222
& Activities / Pages 1 & 2
Message from the Director of

Operations / Page 3
Dress Code Reminders &
Membership Update / Page 4

Independence Week at
Old Baldy / Page 5

Food & Beverage News,
Daily Dinner Specials &
Chef’s To Go Menu / Page 6
Streams Department Recaps
Fishing in May / Page 7
Course Maintenance Guest &
Native Areas around the

Course / Page 8
Golf Shop News &
Tournament Updates / Page 9
Ladies Golf Clinics / Page 10
Platte Valley Events / Page 10
June’s Calendar of Events

Page 11
Reminder about Pets at OBC

Page 12
Board of Directors &
Club Staff / Page 12

[email protected] Golf Club

UpcominPgorStlpaencdiGaloElf vCelunbts & Activities

Game Nights in June

Trivia: Tuesday, 15th & 29th

Complimentary team event with prizes for each Member
on the winning team. Questions vary from very easy to

a little complicated.

Bingo: Tuesday, 22nd

Play as many cards as you would like at the free Bingo
night. Prizes will be awarded to each game winner…

pick your own prize.
Adults & Children welcome. 6:00pm in the Eagles Nest.

Member Bar available. Please RSVP (307-326-5222).

Books, Games,
Puzzles & DVDs

(along with a
DVD machine)
are located in the
Sitting Area of
the Spa adjacent
to the Fitness

Center.

Portland GoPalfgeC1lub

UpcominPgorStlpaencdiGaloElf vCelunbts & Activities

Women's Fly Fishing
Clinic

July 6th - 8th
2:30pm - 6:00pm

By popular demand, we are introducing
our first Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic. The
class covers everything you will need to
be self-sufficient on the stream including:
• Fly casting techniques from roll cast to

double haul
• Essential knots for fly fishing
• How to choose gear and tackle
• Stream entomology
• Proper fly selection for the seasons
• How to read water and currents
• How to play, land, and safely release

fish
The Class will be over the course of three
afternoons in July and will end at the
Thursday cookout on July the 8th.

Please email
[email protected]

for more information.

SHOOTING INSTRUCTION

A warm hello to all Members… people I think of as the Old Baldy Family. My name
is Rusty Rogers, your Security Chief. It has been my honor to stand duty for the Club
for 14 years. Before the Security position, I served the Club as the Golf Technician for
7 years, during which I learned to love the course.
My shooting history is very nearly as long as my life. I began hunting ground
squirrels and prairie dogs at the family ranch at what would now be considered far too
young… about 6 years of age. I have hunted north American big game all my life and worked at the necessary skills
all that time also. While in the US Army I served as the Range Master at the Head Quarters Co. of the 6th US Army. I
also competed on the HQ Co International Match Pistol Team and scored Master with both hands using the
Springfield M1911A1 .45ACP (Army Combat Pistol). I taught handgun safety for many years as a certified instructor.
I no longer hold those certifications and am now a shooting coach.
Starting in June, I will be available to give classes Thursday through Monday by appointment. Each class will be one
hour in length as hand fatigue and memory overload can occur. The cost is $10.00 per hour per individual. I can be
contacted at 307-329-8161 (Thursday thru Monday evenings) or at [email protected]. You can leave a message
on the security phone anytime.

Portland GoPalfgeC2lub

PortlaCnlduGboNlf Celwubs

Dear Membership,
It is with great pleasure that I can say the winter is over! Old Baldy is opening up in
a few days and we here at the Club are excited and ready for the 2021 Season to get
underway. Currently the staff is arriving and preparing their areas for what
promises to be a very busy, yet fun and exciting season. Most of our 2020 Staff is
returning, yet you will see some new faces in each department.
As I mentioned in last month’s Screecher the CDC’s guidelines are very fluid and
constantly changing. We want all the Members and their Guests that come to Old
Baldy to be assured we are still taking every practical precaution to keep a safe
environment. Even though masks are no longer required by guidelines, our Waitstaff and Kitchen
Employees, who haven’t been vaccinated against the Corona Virus, will be required to wear masks. We hope
this will be an incentive for our staff to get the vaccination and help keep Old Baldy virus free.
The update on all the winter projects is: All the projects have either been completed or are in their final
stages of completion. The club house is ready for business, the remodeled Eagles Nest looks fantastic, the
pool is being painted and will be filled next week, the wind screens for the tennis courts are being installed
next week and the golf course looks terrific. We are ready for a wonderful season.
On the financial side I would like to share with you that the advanced lodge and cottage reservations,
reservations that are booked and we have received deposits for, are over 3 times higher than any year in
recent past. We have deposits for 2 weddings, 3 fairly large member groups and several of our golf
tournaments have reached maximum capacity with only the Bucks & Does and the Fall Round-up still having
some space. Having all this great activity bodes well for the revenue side of the Club’s finances.
I am really excited for the season to get started, I believe this will be one of the best seasons at Old Baldy in a
number of years and I hope your plans include joining us at the Club. I look forward to seeing all of you here
soon.
Mike Stubblefield,
Director of Operations

Weekly E-Blast Wildlife Photo Contest

Every Season the Club sends an The wildlife around OBC is incredible!
Email once a week on During the 2021 Season, we encourage

Thursday afternoons. These all Members to share photos of the
emails provide what will be wildlife you might encounter. Submit
happening in the coming week all your photos to Lisa Culbreath and

and other important Club they will be shared in upcoming
information. Our first Weekly Screechers. All Members will then
E-Blast will be sent on June 3rd. have the opportunity to vote on which
If you do not receive this first photo they think is the
best. The 2021 Contest
weekly email of 2021
please contact Lisa Culbreath Winner will be
announced at the
([email protected]). Closing Dinner on
Don’t miss out on all news that Sunday, Sept. 26th.
is Old Baldy this 2021 Season!

Portland GoPalfgeC3lub

PortlaCnlduGboNlf Celwubs

We would like to highlight the sections of OBC’s Dress Code
where we receive the most questions.

CLUBHOUSE: GENERAL POLICY
During the daytime, dress is casual in the Clubhouse. No short shorts, short skirts, halter tops, tank or tube
tops, swim wear or short tennis dresses allowed in the Clubhouse at any time. Please note that at no time
will denim or cargo pants be allowed on the golf course, putting green, driving range, practice areas or
tennis courts.

CLUBHOUSE: ANTELOPE GRILL & TROUT LOUNGE
Gentlemen must wear a collared shirt. Denim in good taste, golf/dress slacks and shorts are
permitted. Capri pants are considered slacks. Workout/gym clothes and tee shirts are not permitted.
Gentlemen are not permitted to wear hats while seated in the Clubhouse.

CLUBHOUSE: WYOMING ROOM & FIREPLACE LOUNGE
If open before 6:00pm, dress is the same as the Antelope Grill. After 6:00pm, jackets are encouraged
for gentlemen. Ladies should wear attire that consists of dresses or tailored pantsuits.

GOLF COURSE:
Men are in proper attire when wearing slacks or full length walking shorts (no more than three inches
above the knee), golf shoes and a golf shirt or sport shirt with collar. Short shorts, cut-off jeans, cargo
pants, and denim of any kind are not appropriate. Golf shoes with metal spikes are not allowed.
Ladies are asked to wear appropriate golf shirts with or without a collar, and appropriate slacks,
shorts or skirts.

YOUTHS:
Youths 13 years of age and older shall observe the adult dress regulations. Children of all ages are
welcome in the casual areas of the Clubhouse. Infants under the age of three are not permitted in the
Wyoming Room.
When in doubt about the Dress Code for Member Events,
just check your Screecher or inquire with the Concierge/Front Desk or Business Office.
Please take a moment to study the Dress Code and ensure that your family and guests comply.
This Dress Code has been modified for the 2021 Season.
We will strictly monitor and enforce Dress Code compliance.

Share the Specialness of OBC

I am very excited to share, that the first part of 2021 has seen some excitement in
regards to new Memberships. We have already gained three new Members! I have a lot
of inquires coming through the Website where Prospects have visited the site and then
fill out and send our “Request Membership Information Form”. In addition, I’d like to
thank the Members who have referred Prospects.
Please reach out if you would like me to share membership information to anyone you
know who has expressed an interest in Old Baldy and membership at this fine Club
([email protected]). I look forward to seeing all of you… our Members… soon!

Portland GoPalfgeC4lub

IndepenPdoretnlacned WGolef eCklubat Old Baldy

Portland GoPalfgeC5lub

FoPoodrtl&andBGeovlefrCalugeb News

We both Slow Braised Short Ribs
arrived on
May 18th and Served with Creamy Mashed Potatoes OR Mac & Cheese
immediately AND
got to work
to offer our Sauteed Green Beans OR Roasted Mixed Vegetables
To Go Menu $32 per person
which was
Homemade Fried Chicken
heavily
requested by Served with Creamy Mashed Potatoes OR Mac & Cheese
Members who live in Saratoga year round. This AND
program will continue throughout the 2021 Season.
The current Menu is listed on the right. Sauteed Green Beans OR Roasted Mixed Vegetables
$24 per person
We're looking forward to an exciting month of June
as we have a packed calendar of events that you and Chicken Enchiladas
your guests will definitely enjoy. We encourage all
Members to make reservations in advance as some Served with Green Tomatilla Sauce, Rice, Refried Beans,
events are limited capacity. Pico de Gallo & Sour Cream
$18 per person
We also want to let you know that our Menus will
change periodically during the Season. We will be Optional Salads
offering Daily Specials for Dinner (current Specials
are posted below) as well as a Trout Lounge Mixed Green Garden Salad OR
Appetizer Menu so you will have dining options in Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Crumbles
between Lunch and Dinner.
$14 per person
Our Dining Room and Kitchen Staff will continue to All Dinners can be ordered for 2, 4 or 6 people.
adhere to CDC guidelines and will be working When placing your orders, please indicate desired
diligently to ensure the safety of all. We are thrilled servings, if you would like the Dinners to be cold or hot
to get the 2021 summer season underway and would and what time you would like to pick up at the Club.
like to welcome back all of our Staff and Members! Email [email protected] to place orders.

From Food & Beverage Director, Xavier Najar,
and Executive Chef, Victor Gallegos

DAILY DINNER SPECIALS FOR JUNE

Tuesdays

Slow Braised Pork Shank, Creamy Polenta, Roasted Root Vegetables, Balsamic Sauce / $34

Wednesdays

Pan Seared Calf Liver, Caramelized Onion, Crispy Bacon, Hari Coverts, Mashed Potatoes, Red Wine Sauce / $32

Fridays

Sand dabs Milanese, Vegetables du jour, Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc / $28

Saturdays

Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Baked Potato, Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Au Jus / $42

Sundays

Home Made Fried Chicken, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans, Gravy / $25

Portland GoPalfgeC6lub

StrePaomrtslanDdeGpoalrf tCmluebnt News

Spring has finally found the Platte River Valley and the cottonwoods
are blossoming this week on the Platte and Encampment Rivers.

The Platte is finally in full runoff after being delayed by a cold May,
and we are predominantly floating the river’s upper reaches around 6
Mile Gap and Prospect Creek. These stretches are maintaining
enough clarity for good fishing even with the proximity to the Mullen
fire burn area. Guiding these stretches is a special privilege every
year because of the incredible landscape and finite float season. If
you are interested in floating either of these two amazing stretches,
you need to book in the first half of June to ensure there is enough water.

6 Mile to Bennett Peak is a great overnight trip that we are running this year. These stretches are your best
chance to see elk and bighorn sheep, as well as catch the salmonfly hatch in early June.

We had a great Pre-runoff month of May this year.
Freezing temps in the teens in the high country in
Mid May caused the river to drop and clear up for
an entire week, resulting in great streamer fishing
on the lower river. The Brown Trout in the Platte
really respond well to a sharp drop in flows during
the spring. They are still incredibly hungry after a
long winter with a slowed metabolism and are
eager to put on weight. Big meals like articulated
streamers on a sinking line are a great way to
encounter a 20” fish in May.

Daney Tanner with a 21.5” Out of all the things we have to look forward to Stuart Tanner with the fish of the
cold front Brown this mostly post-pandemic season, I’m most Season so far. A healthy 22” Hen
excited to share that almost every one of our
Guides from the 2020 Season are back for the Brown caught on a streamer.
2021 Season.

If you’ve fished with Aaron, Jason, Mark, Reese, Vinnie, or
Chase, you know that they are fantastic Guides and great
people. I’m enormously proud of the cohesive team unit
they’ve become and we are ready to run the Old Baldy
Club’s biggest Streams Department season ever.

But we’ll need your help! Get on the books for early June
before we are full. Salmon flies are on their way! Contact
Lori Shadrick in the Tackle Shop (307-326-3925).

From Streams Manager, Kerrick Moore There’s no lack of great views on the Upper Platte River

2021 The following fees will apply depending on where your fishing trip begins.
Shuttle
Six Mile - $75.00 / Prospect - $75.00 / Bennett - $50.00 / Old Frasier - $25.00
Fees Eagles Nest - $50.00 / Sinclair Golf Course - $50.00 / Miracle Mile - $100.00

Portland GoPalfgeC7lub

Golf CPoourtrlasnedMGoalifnCtleunbance News

May brought some great growing weather for us along with steady precipitation
coming in all forms in typical Wyoming fashion. The rain, sleet, hail, and snow
along with warm temperatures have really helped
bring the property to life, and has helped fill in the
areas that suffered from our dry winter.
Our staff is filling out nicely and we have all of
our spots just about filled up, including many
returning faces, which is a great help to the team.
The wildlife this spring has been more sparse than
usual, thinning out as the Club gets busier. For the
past couple of weeks, a young bull moose has made himself comfortable
around the village during the early morning hours and can often be spotted
foraging on tree limbs.

A reminder as the golf season gets moving forward, please keep carts
out of the native grass areas. There are quite a few different tracks in
various native areas around the property at this point, and these tracks
will remain visible for the rest of the year. We have put out more signs
around the native areas than in years past to help spread the message.
Along the same “housekeeping” notes, I would like to encourage
everyone to please help with ball mark and divot repair throughout the
season. Filling your divots level to the surface around it with your sand
and seed mix will keep the ground level. Repairing a ball mark takes
only a few seconds, and it takes over two weeks to heal if gone
unrepaired. These small efforts truly make a difference in appearance
and playability of the course.
The plan, as of now, is to plant annual flowers around the second week
of June. We are still frosting up in the morning and it looks like that will
continue for at least another week or so. This will also be around the
time that we do our various other new shrub and tree plantings around
the property.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me through email,
[email protected], or by phone, 307-326-5905.

From Golf Course Superintendent, Evan Hill

Portland GoPalfgeC8lub

PoGrtolalnfdSGhoolfpCNlubews

With the temperatures warming up and summer right around the corner we are
looking forward to a great golf season here at Old Baldy. The Golf Shop is
stocked with men’s, women’s and kid’s clothing and we continue to get more
inventory in each day.
In addition to the clothing, we are carrying Callaway golf clubs in stock this
year. The best way to try out all their new equipment will be at our Callaway
Demo Day on Sunday, June 27th from 10:00am – 3:00pm. If you would like
to book a fitting with the Callaway representative, please call the Golf Shop or
you can email Ran Robinson to setup a time ([email protected]).
I am happy to report that most of our tournaments are already full which is fantastic to see this early. We
still have open spots in:
The Bucks & Does: Thursday, August 5th to Sunday, August 8th
Member / Member: Thursday, August 26th / during Members Week
Club Championships: Friday, August 27th & Saturday, August 28th / during Members Week
The Fall Round-up: Friday, September 10th to Sunday, September 12th
If you are interested in playing in any of these events, we encourage you to sign-up in advance so that you
don’t miss out.
Also, don’t forget about Monday Night Twilight which kicks off June 7th. The sign-up sheet is up on the
back patio of the Golf Shop or you can call 307-326-3924 or email [email protected] to sign up.
With tournaments and room reservations filling up quickly this year we expect this to be a busy season by
Old Baldy standards. We will keep the time-honored tradition of not having tee times but we do ask that
anyone who has more than one group please let the Golf Shop know ahead of time so that we ensure the
best experience for both your group and everyone else on the Golf Course. Also, we want to remind
everyone, if you are not starting on the first hole, please check in with the Golf Shop so that we can place
you on the course in a good spot and so that we know when you
will be coming around to the first hole.
We want to make everyone aware of a few events coming up
where the Golf Course will be closed for a portion of the day.
Saturday, June 5th: Platte Valley Legacy Foundation
Course open until 1:00pm
Tuesday, June 8th: Member Sponsored Outing
Course open until 12:00pm
Thursday, June 17th: Ewe Tourn / Open until 12:00pm
Friday, June 18th: Ewe Tourn / Opens after 3:00pm
Saturday, June 18th: Ewe Tourn / Opens after 2:00pm
Friday, June 25th: Two Man Match Play / Open until 12pm
Saturday, June 26th: Two Man Match Play
Course opens after 5:00pm
Sunday, June 27th: Two Man Match Play
Course opens after 2:00pm
From PGA Golf Professional, Ran Robinson

Portland GoPalfgeC9lub

2021 OlPdorBtlaalnddyGLolafdCileusb Golf Clinics

I hope everyone is ready to get their Golf Game tuned up for the season.
Whether you are new to golf or just want to continue improving, Clinics are
a good way to learn or review technique to make sure you are getting the
most out of your game.
We will be offering Ladies Golf Clinics covering all facets of Golf. The
Clinics will cover one topic at the Range for 15 minutes then moving onto
the Course for 45 minutes. We will reinforce what we have worked on at
the Range and general Course Strategy & Management, Short Game,
Putting, and Green Reading!
We will try to keep the Clinics to 4-5 people per session. I will add more times on the same day as needed
depending on the number of people signed up. Please contact the Golf Shop to sign up (307-326-3924 or
[email protected]).
Tuesdays at 2:00pm – Meet at the Driving Range
June 1st - Chipping / Low running short shot
June 15th - Pitching / High lofted short shot

June 22nd - Drivers
June 29th - Bunker shots
July 13th - Fairway shots
July 20th - Course Management / Specialty shots
July 27th - Putting / Green Reading
August 10th - Short Game
August 17th - Long Game / Driving & Fairway woods
From PGA Golf Professional, Amy Stubblefield

PPolarttltaendVGaolllef yClEubvents

A fundraiser will be held for the North Platte Valley Medical Saturday,
Center on Friday, July 9th at Medicine Bow Lodge & Adventure July 3rd in
Guest Ranch from 5:00pm to 8:30pm. A prime rib dinner will be downtown
offered, compliments of Medicine Bow Lodge, and Jemma Pearl Saratoga

will provide entertainment. Beer and wine will be available Music starts at 3:00pm featuring:
along with mixers if you would like to bring your own alcohol. Jackie and the Racket,
The cost is $250 per person which will all go to the North Platte That Eighties Band,

Valley Medical Center Chancey Williams and the Younger
(please make checks payable to Brother’s Band,
Corbett Medical Foundation).
Please note that space is limited. Wyatt Springsteen.
Contact Dulcie Schalk before
The day will also have a variety of
June 25th to sign up food, beer & craft vendors.
([email protected]).

Portland GPoalgfeC1l0ub

PorCtlalundb GCoalfleCnludbar

June 2021

(All future events are subject to change and/or cancellation.)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

12345

Ladies Clinic / 2pm Legacy Golf
Tournament

(Course Closure /
Contact Golf Shop)

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

OPENING OPENING DAY Ladies Golf Ladies 9 Holes / 10am PLATTE RIVER
PARTY Twilight Golf 18 Holes / 9:30am COOKOUT
6:00PM Men’s Golf / 1pm 6:30pm &
5:00pm & Dinner (Course Closure / Ladies 9, Wine & Casting
13 Contact Golf Shop)
Dine / 4:00pm Demonstration

14 15 16 17 18 19

Twilight Golf Ladies Golf Ladies 9 Holes / 10am PLATTE RIVER
5:00pm & Dinner 18 Holes / 9:30am COOKOUT
Ladies Clinic / 2pm Men’s Golf / 1pm 6:30pm
Ladies 9, Wine &
TRIVIA Ewe Golf Tournament
6:00pm Dine / 4:00pm
(Course Closures /Contact Golf Shop)

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

WINE TASTING Twilight Golf Ladies Golf Ladies 9 Holes / 10am PLATTE RIVER
5:00PM 5:00pm & Dinner 18 Holes / 9:30am COOKOUT
Ladies Clinic / 2pm Men’s Golf / 1pm 6:30pm
Ladies 9, Wine &
BINGO Two Man Match Play
6:00pm Dine / 4:00pm
(Course Closures /Contact Golf Shop)

27 28 29 30

CALLAWAY Twilight Golf Ladies Golf Ladies 9 Holes / 10am Men’s Ball Toss / 9:00am / Every day except Wed. & Sun.
DEMO DAY 5:00pm & Dinner 18 Holes / 9:30am Women’s Ball Toss / 9:30am / Every day except Tues. & Sun.
Ladies Clinic / 2pm Men’s Golf / 1pm
Two Man Ladies 9, Wine & Puppy Play Day / 4:00pm / Every Wednesday & Friday
TRIVIA
(Course Closures / 6:00pm Dine / 4:00pm
Contact Golf Shop) MYSTERY

DINNER 6:00PM

Portland GPoalgfeC1l1ub

OBC BoPoarrtdlanMdeGmolbf Celrusb& Club Staff

Directors & Officers Club Staff

David Harvin, President Director of Operations / Head Golf Professional
Thomas Wright, Treasurer Mike Stubblefield
Laura Bucholz, Secretary
[email protected]
John Cella Vice President / Executive Assistant
Dwight Emanuelson
Judy Welton
Lance Ramsey [email protected]

Dear Members, Office Manager
Following is a reminder about pets Carolyn Gaspari
being at the Club. Old Baldy Club [email protected]
is very pet friendly and we need your Member Services Director
Lisa Culbreath
help keeping it this way. [email protected]
Please note that pets must be kept on a Golf Course Superintendent
leash while at the Club or under their
owner’s control within the irrigated areas Evan Hill
of the Club. It is very important to pick up [email protected]
after your pet. Disposing stations are
PGA Professionals
located around the Club. Amy Stubblefield & Ran Robinson
Thank you for your understanding.
[email protected]
Outdoor Pursuits Manager

Lori Shadrick
[email protected]

Streams Manager
Kerrick Moore

[email protected]
Food & Beverage Director
Xavier Najar

[email protected]
Executive Chef
Victor Gallegos

[email protected]
Director of Engineering & Maintenance

Daniel Shumaker
[email protected]

Head of Security
Rusty Rogers

[email protected]
Executive Housekeeper
Tish Smith

[email protected]

Portland GPoalgfeC12lub