Valley Voice // September 2020

VALLEY VOICE SEPTEMBER 2020

Let's Party!

Summer may be coming to a close, but STAY CONNECTED
not the festivities! Take a look at what At Valley, we love treating
our Members. Whether it's
we have in store for September. exceptional service, exciting
events, or babysitting for
Ah, September. The days are getting shorter, and the snow cone and cotton candy machines for an
the temperatures are beginning to fall as we say added bonus. The Summer Kitchen will be open the kids, we've got you
goodbye to summer and hello to autumn. With from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. for Members to covered. Check out how you
the new season comes fun events the whole family enjoy delicious food and tasty drinks all day.
can enjoy. Speaking of drinks, we've got an elegant Ladies' Tea can stay informed about
The calendar kicks off with a Labor Day celebration planned for our fairer Members Sunday, September what's happening at Valley!
Monday, September 7 beginning at 9:00 a.m. While 20 from noon to 2:00 p.m. Ladies of all ages are
it's not quite like the pool parties of years past (thank invited to this delightfully fancy event. ONLINE
you for understanding), we've still got a day of fun So mark your calendars and make sure you're at the valleycountryclub.org
planned for our Members. The pool will be available Club for an exciting month ahead!
to those who are registered, and we are bringing out EMAIL
Be sure to check your email
NEW MEMBERS Mark Your Calendars for our weekly e-blast. It's
Robert and Michelle Lapidow
TENTATIVE OCTOBER EVENTS loaded with upcoming
Jacob and Zoe events happening at Valley.
Bradley Baumgart and 3 SAT Glow Golf 18 SUN Pumpkin Carving
and Hayride TEXT MESSAGES
Caroline Evascu 7 WED Virtual Lotto Text VCC to 71441 to receive
Emily, Elliot, Agnes, 31 SAT Heaven and Hell important Club information
Jasper, and Matt 17 SAT Member/Employee Golf Tournament
Golf Tournament directly on your phone.
ANNIVERSARIES
30 YEARS Dates and times subject to change or cancellation SOCIAL MEDIA
Jean Myatt
ON THE COVER ValleyCCColorado
10 YEARS Lynn Cahen and her dog, Cliquo
Michael and Christine Aberle valleycc1956

Dale and Theresa Holyer valleycountryclubco
Rob and Rachel Schmela
EVENT WALLS
5 YEARS Check out upcoming events
Leon and Sue Bailey on our event walls located
Patrick and Marnie Brockamp upstairs between reception

Rebecca Sheets and Greenside and at the
John Cover and Rosanna Golf Shop indoor entrance.

Padilla-Cover PHONE
Dean and Holly Flora If you have questions about

the Club, please call us
at 303-690-6373 during
regular business hours and
our friendly staff will be

happy to help!

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Getting to Know What is your What is the next
Your Staff most memorable place on your travel
time at Valley? bucket list and why?
Continued from last month, here
are the answers our staff came "Board of Directors and "The next place on my
up with to the questions below. Committee meetings. I bucket list is South Africa!
tell everyone I love my I want to do a big trip to
If you could invite What is the best joke job! Working with the make up for lost traveling
anyone, living or you have ever heard? Members, building that time during COVID-19.
dead, to dinner, who relationship, and getting My plan is to explore Cape
would it be and why? "Q: Did you hear about the to see the dedication to
restaurant on the moon? Valley’s success is an amazing Town and volunteer at
"My grandparents; to meet my "A: Great food, no atmosphere." experience!" Elisa Mundy the Elephant Sanctuary in
kids (their great grandkids) Monique Calderon, Server Plettenberg Bay." Erica Jagger,
and my grandkids (their —
great-great grandkids). Elisa — "Becoming Food and Social Media Manager
Mundy, Accounts Payable "Q: Why does the ocean roar? Beverage Manager for VCC —
and Member Relations "A: You would too if you had and leading the Club. I love to
— achieve success. I encourage "Ireland or Greece. Ireland
"Jeff Bridges." Pam crabs on your bottom!" my staff that hard work to be able to play some of
Rizer, Server Pam Rizer does pay off." Shelby Muth the top courses in the world.
— — Greece because of the cuisine
"Anthony Bourdain. It would — and beaches." Shelby Muth
be an entertaining dinner." "Mahatma Gandhi, as you "When Brian Collins
Jon Conboy, Sous Chef know, walked barefoot most of dropped a tray full of hot —
— the time, which produced an food in front of me on my "Dubai." Monique Calderon
"Chris Cornell, my favorite impressive set of calluses on his first week of training. Don’t
singer/rock artist." Ryan feet. He also ate very little, which worry; we are good friends —
Somodji, Executive Chef now." Monique Calderon "Greece. I was supposed to
— made him rather frail, and go in September, but COVID
with his odd diet, he suffered —
"All of my grandparents." Zach from bad breath. This made "Walking into a post with a happened." Pam Rizer
Bauer, Grounds Superintendent him a super-calloused, fragile tray full of salads and I ended —
up on the floor." Pam Rizer
mystic hexed by halitosis." "Tour all the national parks in
Becky Fuson, Director of — the western states." Jon Conboy
Marketing and Communications "Playing in the
Employee/Member Golf —
What is your favorite book or movie of all Tournament with Kate "French Polynesia for the
time, and why did it speak to you so much? Karnik." Crystal Gray beaches and water." Crystal Gray

“To Kill a Mockingbird.” Shelby Muth, Food and Beverage Manager — —
— "The hailstorm last summer "Durban, South Africa. My wife’s
that turned a lot of the golf
"All horror movies." Monique Calderon course into small lakes and family is there." Ryan Somodji
— seeing the little ducks swim —
around in them! Worst storm
“It’s a Wonderful Life.” Pam Rizer "Italy!! I would love to just eat
— I have seen in Colorado pasta and pizza and see all the
by far!" Amanda Macias
"Movies: 'A River Runs Through It,' 'Tombstone,' 'Master culture." Amanda Macias
and Commander,' 'Last of the Mohicans' – anything by — —
Ken Burns. Books: 'Walden' by Henry David Thoreau and "Although I have so
many great memories, "I’ve never been out of the
'Company Aytch' by Samuel Watkins." Zach Bauer my 30-year anniversary country, so I’m really looking
— celebration was truly the forward to experiencing the
most gratifying." Cheryl world! First trip I would love
"Movies: Anything by Christopher Guest ('A Mighty Wind,' Groetzinger, Receptionist to take would be Greece and
“Best in Show,' 'Waiting for Guffman') because I love to Italy because I love ancient
laugh. Books: 'The Law,' by Frédéric Bastiat." Becky Fuson —
"The first time you see the history and archaeological
constellation Orion in the sites." Jackie Cunningham
morning sky. It means winter
is coming and the season is —
winding down." Zach Bauer "Scotland, Norway, New
Zealand, or back to Ireland.
Why not?" Zach Bauer

—
"Ireland and Iceland
for their beauty and
solitude." Becky Fuson

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Winner Material

Golf instruction that takes players of
all ages to champion levels

Valley Country Club is home to some pretty amazing golf Several of Murray’s students also fared well in this year’s
coaches. With their unique teaching styles, you’re sure to Bogey Bash. Miles Pimentel and Nick Nosewicz were the
find an instructor whose approach to golf is the perfect overall gross champions, while others were champions of
match for you. One such coach, Dennis Murray, has taught their flights. Braiden Darley (student) and Jeff Sletten were
Members of all ages and has helped them bring their game the third-flight gross champions; Mark Strait (student) and
up to champion levels. Alex Janicelli took second net for the fourth flight; Nathan
Rob Bulthaup, a 69-year-old student of Murray, won the Chambers (student) and Mike Dobbs tied for fifth-flight
Senior Club Championship at Valley Country Club and was second gross; and Richard Graham (student) and David
runner-up in the Denver city Senor Amateur Championship Franzmann were the sixth-flight net champions.
for contestants 50 years and older. With scores of 74-67, he Murray’s instruction also goes outside the walls of our Club.
beat his age by two shots in the final round. He also won the Jeff Hanson of Red Sky Ranch Golf Course, who received
Super Senior Division. short-game help from Murray, was the Colorado Section
Jack Mann, a 17-year-old student of Murray, won the Valley Senior PGA Champion. And Coach Murray, who is 68 years
Country Club Junior Club Championship with a score of old, won the Inaugural Pioneer Open hosted by the Colorado
80. He cinched the win by 10 shots. He also qualified for the Section PGA for members 67 years and older. He also played
Regis Jesuit High School varsity golf team, shooting scores at the Denver University Golf Course with a score of 73.
of 81-81. The wonderful thing about golf is that there’s always room for
Dr. and Mrs. Chuck Fischer won the Couples’ Club improvement. So reach out to the Golf Shop at 303-690-6377
Championship, an 18-hole tournament, with a score of 70. to schedule a lesson with one of our qualified instructors,
and make your game even better.

Our Instructors

Barry Milstead, PGA | Ben Pennymon, PGA | Katie Milstead, PGA

Dennis Murray, PGA | Sherry Smith, LPGA/PGA | Philip Linares, PGA

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Coming Together

The tennis project is shaping up nicely as fencing
is added and surfacing is applied to the courts

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MEN'S VALLEY CUP
VIRTUAL LOTTO CLUBHOUSE AND PAIRING PARTY
GOLF COURSE FRIDAY
WEDNESDAY CLOSED 6:00 p.m.
TUESDAY Find out who you will be
6:00 p.m. The Clubhouse and golf paired with for the Men's
course will be closed the Valley Cup!
Complimentary event day after Labor Day.
26
Join us on Zoom for a 9

chance to win a $100 MEN'S MEMBER/ Keith Harper and Tom Bieging enjoy the camaraderie at
GUEST the 2019 Men's Sunset.
Valley credit and other TOURNAMENT
WEDNESDAY
great prizes. Be sure to 1:30 p.m. shotgun
$100 per person
check your email closer Bring a guest or two to 18
the Club for this fun, one-
to the event for important day tournament for men. WGA VALLEY CUP game will include kicking MEN'S VALLEY CUP
Players will be paired with FRIDAY a soccer ball with the SATURDAY
login information. a pro, and the format will Tee times objective of getting the Tee times
follow a one gross and This marquee event of the ball to the "hole" to score. The top 26 men with the
Remember, you must be one net of the foursome. season is a tournament Rules of play are similar to highest points of the
After play, enjoy food and for the 22 women with those of golf. Please bring season will compete in a
present to win. beverages while scores the highest points on the your own soccer ball to this 27-hole event with a Ryder
are tallied. Don't miss this season-long point list complimentary event! Cup format.
7 exciting competition on as well as 24 ladies who
the green! will be selected from the 20 29
LABOR DAY FUN lottery sign-ups. The event
MONDAY 17 is a 27-hole event with a LADIES' TEA WGA SUNSET
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Ryder Cup format. Be sure SUNDAY TUESDAY
Join us for a Labor Day WGA VALLEY CUP to register on ForeTees. 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. shotgun
celebration at the Club! PAIRING PARTY $10 per adult (13+) This year's WGA Sunset
The pool will be open THURSDAY 19 $5 per child (4-12) will kick off with 18 holes
on a reservation basis, 4:00 p.m. Ladies, you're invited to a of golf. Registration will
and we will have cotton Find out who you will be MEN'S SUNSET Valley Tea Party! Women begin at 8:00 am with
candy and snow cones paired with for the WGA SATURDAY of all ages are invited to an 9:00 am shotgun.
available throughout the Valley Cup! 8:30 a.m. shotgun partake in an assortment of All WGA Members are
day. There is a 100-person $100 per person teas, tea sandwiches, and welcome to compete
limit per block, and block Don’t miss the men’s finale other tasty treats. Guests in this tournament.
times are: of the golf season! Teams are encouraged to dress up Please register for this
will be established with a for this elegant event. tournament on ForeTees.
• 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. four-man blind draw, and
• 12:30-3:30 p.m. the tournament will be a
• 4:00-7:00 p.m. two-best-ball format. This
is also the last chance to
The Summer Kitchen get Valley Cup points and
will be open from for Valley Cup participants
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., to be finalized. Please sign
and the golf course will up on ForeTees.
be open to golfers.
FOOT GOLF
Some of the top-scoring ladies of the WGA compete in the SATURDAY Lou Palley focuses on her shot at 2019's WGA Sunset.
2019 WGA Valley Cup. 4:00 p.m. shotgun
Complimentary event Dates and times are subject to change without notice. We
Try out a game of foot will keep you updated on all events via email.
golf! This eighteen-hole
Please note that a 24-hour cancellation policy is in effect
for all social and dining events.

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Lifetime
Achievement Award

Presented to Steve Jirsa

Steve Jirsa has been awarded the Valley Country Club Lifetime Achievement Award. Take
a look at his impact on our Club and why he received this recognition.

AN ENGINEER A LEADER
O•••• vTWABeh1rracsePthaenrwworeajfweelyoncwTtgeinnonef eCisrhiCneogrruyfrotCrP:reroejkectht rough our property by Steve was President in 2011 and served two terms on the
working with Urban Drainage Authority, Southeast Board of Directors from 2009 to 2011 and 2019 to 2020.
Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA), and The Army A GUARDIAN
Corps of Engineers Steve received the first Guardian of the Year in 2016 and
•• Berms on holes 10 and 11 (along with Rob Bulthaup) was involved in numerous Guardians projects.
Offered his engineering firm's services, donating many
hours and resources to Valley Country Club Congratulations, Steve, on your award, and thank you for
your outstanding service and dedication to our Club.

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