Valley Voice // August 2019

VALLEY VOICE AUGUST 2019

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Bring the family to Valley for
a movie under the stars!

Please make your reservations online or with the Club Receptionist.

MEMBERSHIP TABLE OF CONTENTS
Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Numbers Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Guardians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
STAY CONNECTED Around this time of year, many the last few weeks, however, we Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . 8
At Valley, we love treating Members ask me how our finally caught up with summer In Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
our Members. Whether it's Membership-selling season was, temperatures, and golfers have
exceptional service, exciting suggesting that it would be over decided it’s time to get back out to ANNIVERSARIES
events, or babysitting for by now. In years past, this would the clubs and courses to entertain 35 Years
be accurate. Like our peers, Valley Membership options – even if it is Marc and Chris Zitek
the kids, we've got you sells most of its Memberships halfway through the summer.
covered. Check out how you between March and June. But, 30 Years
as you are painfully aware, this The good news is that we continue Michael and Sara Stratton
can stay informed about was a historically rainy and foul- to remain relevant to prospective James and Martha Harrington
what's happening at Valley! weather spring. As a result, we Members in the area looking for
had very few warm-weather a country club of Valley’s caliber, 20 Years
ONLINE days to showcase the Club and we are on trend with national James and Dee Dee Creighton
valleycountryclub.org and its facilities to prospective golf predictions in golf across
Members until very recently. In the board. 10 Years
EMAIL MJ Torrez
Be sure to check your email VALLEY TRENDS
for our weekly e-blast. It's 5 Years
48 46 44 Andrew and Lindsay Piepgras
loaded with upcoming The average age of The average age of The average age of new
events happening at Valley. new Members TEN new Members FIVE Members within the ON THE COVER
YEARS ago. last THREE YEARS. Dawn Baranek gets ready for a
TEXT MESSAGES YEARS ago. serve at Parent/Junior Tennis.
Text VCC to 71441 to receive
important Club information 15 The age under which we see the most participation from children.
This amounts to more than 400 children with an average age of 8!
directly on your phone.
When comparing the age breakdown of our Membership from today 4.14
SOCIAL MEDIA and 2015, the biggest areas where we see changes are as follows:
PERSONS
ValleyCCColorado AGES AGES AGES AGES
The average size
valleycc1956 31-35 40-45 71-75 81-85 of Valley families.
valleyccgolfsh1
almost doubled in doubled in size went up by a third doubled in size
valleycountryclubco size from 14 to 26. from 28 to 64. from 38 to 53. from 11 to 23.
valleygolfshop
Denver took the hardest hit across the 47.4 14.7 MILLION Non-golfers
EVENT WALLS nation with a 17.3% DECREASE in rounds who have not played golf
Check out upcoming events played where precipitation was 37% higher MILLION on a course in one year, but
on our event walls located year over year. The one inch of rain increase intend to play in the future.1
upstairs between reception AMERICANS 32.7 MILLION Non-golfers
year over year is estimated to result in a INTERESTED somewhat interested in golf.1
and Greenside and at the 2.2% DECREASE in rounds played.1
Golf Shop indoor entrance. IN GOLF1

PHONE 1National Golf Foundation, June 2019 report
If you have questions about
The number of junior golfers 36% Valley is proud to continue to
the Club, please call us continues to rise between support the growth in these
at 303-690-6373 during of today’s junior categories with our ever-growing
regular business hours and 2.5 AND 3 MILLION golfers are female. Junior Golf and WGA programs.
our friendly staff will be

happy to help!

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GOLF

Looking Ahead

With a few major golf events behind us, it’s now time to
look ahead at what is in store for Valley golfers.

Gary McCauley, Kris Gibson, Rich Levin, and Mike Mullins are all smiles after playing in the 2019
Member/Member Tournament.

MCLEUN’BS Men’s Golf Events GOLF COURSE AERIFICATION
Tuesday, September 3
CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST Wednesday, September 4
Golf course closed
FRI-SUN • AUG 23-25 • TEE TIMES MEN’S LEAGUE
Thursday, August 1 SEPTEMBER
$50 PER PERSON Thursday, August 15
Thursday, August 22 MEN’S MEMBER/GUEST
4 VALLEY VOICE AUGUST 2019 Thursday, August 29 Wednesday, September 18
5:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. shotgun

BIRDIE BASH MEN’S SUNSET
Wednesday, August 7 Saturday, September 21
Clubhouse closes at 3:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. shotgun
Pool closes at 5:00 p.m. $100 per player
Thursday, August 8
Friday, August 9 MEN’S VALLEY CUP
Saturday, August 10 Friday, September 27
The Clubhouse and golf course will be 8:00 a.m. start // Tee times
closed during Birdie Bash. The pool will
close at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, but
will otherwise remain open regular hours.
Tennis, Fitness, and Camp Voyager programs
will remain open regular business hours.

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday, August 23*
Saturday, August 24
Sunday, August 25
Tee times
Major Valley Cup points
$50 per player
*Championship flight

WGA Golf Events WGA INTERCLUB
Wednesday, September 18
AUGUST 8:30 a.m. shotgun

WGA PLAY DAY WGA VALLEY CUP
Every Tuesday and Friday in August* Friday, September 20
Tee times 8:00 a.m. start // Tee times
*Except during Birdie Bash (Friday, August 9)
WGA SUNSET
WGA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Tuesday, September 24
Tuesday, August 20 9:00 a.m. shotgun
Wednesday, August 21*
Friday, August 23 WGA Sunset Dinner
Tee times Wednesday, September 25
*Championship flight Time to be determined

SEPTEMBER

WGA PLAY DAY
Every Tuesday and Friday in September*
Tee times
*Except during golf course aerification
(Tuesday, September 3)

GOLF COURSE AERIFICATION
Tuesday, September 3
Wednesday, September 4
Golf course closed

WGA

CLUB

CHAMPIONSHIP

TUESDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY

AUGUST 20, 21, 23

Mary Jo Ramsdale (left), Karmen Cadwell (second from right), and their guests exit the final
putting green after a great round of golf at the 2019 WGA Invitational.

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TENNIS

A Family
Affair
The Cohen family, Members at Valley for six years, have
found a bond through the game of tennis.

MIX Tell us a little about your family. How long has your family been active
Brad has been in commercial real estate for in tennis?
CITY 19 years. He is currently starting a software The girls started playing tennis at Valley in the
company that focuses on commercial real junior program in the summertime with Diane
6 VALLEY VOICE AUGUST 2019 estate. Kelly is a speech language pathologist. Selke. They were about 8 years old when they
She worked for the Douglas County School started taking lessons.
District for 13 years and is currently doing
early intervention services with children 18 You’re a “tennis family” at the Club. In what
months to 3 years old in their homes. Sami, a ways does this bring you closer together as
ninth-grader, plays club volleyball and tennis. a family?
Lilie, a fifth-grader, enjoys competitive soccer, We love playing a modified version of short-
golf, and tennis. court family doubles with orange-dot balls.
This makes it fair for everyone yet competitive,
The tennis department has undergone quite a too. It’s a great chance to practice skills learned
few changes. We have a new Head Tennis Pro, at Valley and take risks on the court because it’s
who has revamped the tennis program, and for fun.
we recently redesigned the Tennis Shop. How
has this impacted you? What do you like to do when you’re not
Our family is thrilled with the new tennis playing tennis?
program because it is competitive yet fun. When we’re not battling it out on the tennis
We’ve all participated in various tennis events courts, we are supporting the girls at various
since Mike started at Valley. He keeps all of us sports events such as soccer and volleyball.
involved from lessons to mixers to junior tennis The girls like to cook and bake, and our furry
teams. Both girls have talked about a new serve 4-year-old sheepadoodle is a big responsibility,
or different types of grips. It’s nice having the too. Trips to the dog park or walks in the
tennis knowledge continue to grow. neighborhood are part of the family routine.

NEW LOOKS

The tennis department has upped its game with a
completely renovated Tennis Shop! A colorful line
of tennis attire for men, women, and children lines
the walls for an updated shopping experience. The
fold-out bar allows Members to watch the courts
from inside the shop. And the new refreshment
closet is loaded with ice-cold beverages for
Members to enjoy on those hot, summer days. Stop
by to see the new look, and learn about a variety of
tennis programs while you're there!

THE GUARDIANS

Celebrating Changes Meet Woody & Jessie!
Come to the Ballroom to
Since the 2018 Guardians Dinner, Valley Country Club meet real-life Woody and
looks different in many ways. For this reason, The
Guardians will celebrate a season of change at their Jessie from Toy Story!
2019 dinner.

The Valley Guardians are busy planning the Entryway Project, an update on the Valley
their third annual Guardians Dinner, set for Employee Education Fund, and introduction
Saturday, August 24. The dinner, an end- of this year’s Guardians Cup Golf Tournament
of-summer, coat-and-tie and cocktail-dress winners (gross and net).
affair, is always well-attended. The invitation
list includes all Guardian Members, all past Prior to the dinner, guests will get a State
Presidents, all Clock Tower and Entryway of Valley update from the current Board
Project donors, as well as a few special guests. President. And given the Guardians' focus on
history, guests will also hear a Valley History
Guardians Committee Chair, Braiden Darley, Moment highlighting an old story or important
will host this year’s event which typically event from the Club’s past.
includes introductions of special guests and
the Valley Employee of the Year. It also includes After a delicious meal, the Guardians will be
further updates from the Guardians on current entertained by guest speaker, Tom Ferrell,
and new projects, including the final phase of noted golf writer, historian and traveler.

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NEW! MOVIE ON
THE GREEN

SATURDAY

Dusk (around 7:30 p.m.)

Complimentary event

Watch a movie under the

stars at this Valley event! A beautiful setting adds to the ambiance of the elegant

Enjoy complimentary 2018 Guardians Dinner.

theater-style snacks as 23-25 24

well as a Member-charge

bar. The movie will be kid-

friendly, so bring a blanket

or chair and meet us at MEN'S CLUB GUARDIANS DINNER COOKING
CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY
the green. FRIDAY-SUNDAY 6:00 p.m. CHEFWITH
7:30 a.m. tee times The Guardians will
20-23 $50 per person celebrate a season of THU
This is the premier event of change at this year's dinner AUG 15
LADIES CLUB the season, where the 2019 featuring golf writer, 5-7pm
CHAMPIONSHIP champion will be awarded. historian, and traveler,
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, Players of all skill levels Tom Ferrell. This formal $25 per person
FRIDAY are encouraged to play, and exclusive event is
Aug 20, 21, and 23 and all participants will be invitation-only, so look for
7:30 a.m. tee times flighted according to their your invitation in the mail.
Complimentary event ability. The championship
The Ladies Club flight will play Friday 31
Championship is a stroke- afternoon, Saturday, and
play event that is open Sunday. All other flights MIX IN THE CITY
to all WGA Members. The will only play Saturday and SATURDAY
championship flights for Sunday. The last Major of 1:00- 3:00 p.m.
nine- and eighteen-hole the season is worth major $25 per player
players will play three days. Valley Cup points. The U.S. open will take place
All other flights will play in busy New York, but you
Tuesday and Friday. Prizes can celebrate it right here
will be awarded to all flight in Colorado! Meet up with
winners. This is also a Valley friends, play some tennis,
Cup Major and a great and enjoy complimentary
chance to earn big Valley Cosmopolitans at this fun
Cup Points. Please register tennis mixer.
for this event on ForeTees.
CAMP VOYAGER
23 WEEKLY $325 first child, $160 per additional child
DAILY $75 first child, $40 per additional child
MATCH. POINT.
MINGLE. Unless otherwise noted, reservations can be made online
FRIDAY or with the Club Receptionist.
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Complimentary event Please note that a 24-hour cancellation policy is in effect
See August 2. for all social and dining events.

Dates and times subject to change without notice.

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IN FOCUS

AND THE ROCKET’S
RED GLARE

Our Fourth of July Pool
Party was loaded with

patriotic fun as kids
played, parents relaxed,

upbeat music created
a fun atmosphere, and
the nostalgic smells of
barbecue favorites filled
the air. Kids jumped in the
bouncy house, lined up
to ride the inflatable bull,
and loaded up on snow
cones and cotton candy.
Even the adults joined
the fun with the much-
anticipated beer dive! Our
own Danielle LaFerriere
sang the National Anthem

beautifully, and the
fireworks completed the

festive event.

Fireworks light up the sky
over Valley's Clubhouse.

ANCHORS AWEIGH!
Families gathered around

the pool to test their
nautical skills. With only
cardboard, scissors, and
duct tape, grandparents,
parents, and kids worked

together to make the
perfect ship worthy of the

Valley waters. The kids
then boarded their vessels

and sailed the high seas.
Whether their ship stayed

afloat or sank into the
waters below, everyone

had a wonderful time
spending the afternoon

with their friends
and families.

Mike Mathies, his
daughter, Leigh Smith, and

grandson, Ben Smith, test
their ship in the pool for
Family Boat Building.

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Nancy Ziereis and her
guest, Beverly Hoffenberg,
were the champions of the
2019 WGA Invitational.

A FIRST TIME FOR
EVERYTHING
For the first time, Valley’s
WGA hosted their
inaugural invitational
event, The Valley Tradition.
Similar to the men’s
Birdie Bash, this special
tournament for WGA
Members and their guests
was the first among many
to come in the years ahead
for the ladies. The two-
day event featured three
nine-hole tournaments,
a horserace, a putting
contest, plenty of delicious
food and drinks, and
fantastic tee and raffle
prizes. The ladies had such
a fun time playing with old
friends and meeting new
people, and the themed
luncheon was nothing
short of elegant.

The WGA ladies and their
guests head to their first
hole in the first-ever WGA
Invitational.

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Join us for our annual

Labor Day

party

Monday, September 2

10am* - 8pm