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2 The Thistle January 2018 BOARD PRESIDENT JOHN WARDH appy New Year! I sincerely hope everyone had a very happy holiday season with family and friends. 2018 is already shaping up to be a great year at the Club! Here a just a few things to look forward to...New MembersThis year promises to be another strong one for new members. Patty Zambito has all the information you need and will helpyou each step along the way if someone you know would like to join our CCR family.Golf Course ImprovementsGil Hanse visited us in late fall and assisted with three new projects that will be ready as the season opens this spring.The first change you will notice is the newly expanded and improved target greens on the driving range. The rock wall onthe left-hand side of the 15th green complex has been removed and replaced with sod. It is a dramatic aestheticimprovement and will improve playability of the hole. The 16th green was replaced and expanded and will also be readyfor play this spring. Can’t wait for the snow to melt!Mixed GreensThis year marks the return of a new and improved “Mixed Greens” event, an interclub progressive party partnering withOak Hill Country Club and Monroe Golf Club.New Athletic ProgramsAnne Osovski continues to maximize member usage of our new Thistle Hall athletic complex. There will be a wide arrayof new classes, kids camps activities and health challenges in 2018.And Much MoreYour management team, Board of Stewards and Club Committees have many more great things in store for 2018!Looking forward to a great year; enjoy your Club! ~ John GENERAL MANAGER A RE-CAP ON CLUB IQ MICHAEL SMITH, CCM, CCE What is Club IQ? It is a tool that helps us track up-to-the-minute memberI am pleased to announce that in September, our Club will satisfaction in all areas of the Club. The information obtained be host to the 2018 Club Governance and Leadership is compared across the board with 150 other DistinguishedSummit. This conference, coordinated by the Club Managers Clubs from around the world.Association of America (CMAA), is an educational program The survey is sent to our members and their spouses anencompassing club governance and leadership. The program average of four times per year, so each time you receive thebegan in 2016 and has previously been hosted by these clubs: survey, please don’t discard it.Baltusrol Golf Club (NJ); Bent Tree CC (Dallas); The Olympic The information we get daily helps us in a number of areas:Club, Conway Farms (Chicago); Atlanta Athletic Club; Arizona Where additional staffing may be required in the future.CC; Frenchman’s Creek (Jupiter, FL); The Country Club Allows us to analyze member usage and Club satisfaction.(Boston); Interlachen CC (Minneapolis) and Hillcrest (LA). Results from the past six months of Club IQ surveys: Our Overall Club Satisfaction averages 8.5 out of 10.The program runs in partnership with Kopplin, Kuebler and Club Fitness and our Golf Course have been consistentlyWallace, our Club’s service consultants, with the intent ofbringing together club managers and board members running between 8.5 and 9.(preferably club presidents), to take part in a variety of Club Food & Beverage Operations had a rating of 7.1sessions surrounding club governance, such as best practices,board roles and duties, club committees, GM/CE and board in May 2017. We currently have a score of 8 out of 10.evaluations. Other topics include club trends and board Some days we have seen the score reach as high as 9.dynamics. It is a great honor to be offered the opportunity to While the Distinguished Club of the World enterprise viewshost this year’s summit for the east coast and we are looking an overall score of 7.0 as the mark to strive for, we continueforward to showcasing what we do best here at CCR! to find ways to drive our score higher through our service and value. We kindly ask all our members to continue giving ~ Mike us feedback, whether it’s through Club IQ, an e-mail or reaching me directly at the Club.

FROM MEMBER SERVICES 3Since January 2017, we have welcomed twenty-two new members into our In MemoriamCCR family. We are thrilled with the energy and enthusiasm these familieshave brought to our Club! The Board of Stewards and Staff of CCR extendWe also wish to thank our member sponsors for their dedication to fostering our most heartfelt sorrowour Club membership and helping create such a comfortable and welcomingenvironment for our new members. and condolences to the family and friends ofBefore you know it we’ll be preparing for spring, golf and everything elsethat comes along during our busiest months. Membership development is Ruth Atwatera year-round process; our doors are always open to meeting new member (Mrs. Edward Atwater)prospects. ADDRESS/E-MAIL/PHONEPlease feel free to reach out to me Patty Zambito CHANGESanytime to begin the membership Director of Member Servicesprocess. We have a streamlined [email protected] Please remember if you havesystem and it’s easy to get the moved or have other contactball rolling! 585-381-1800 x228 changes, please update us. A contact update form can be ~ Patty Zambito found online on the membership page. You can also update your profile photo on our online Membership Directory. Simply click the ‘Directory’ link on the tabs along the top of the page.FROM THE ACCOUNTING OFFICEMember account information right at your fingertips ACCESSING YOUR ACCOUNT INFORMATION ONLINE:A reminder that our website (ccrochester.org) offersconvenient real-time access to your member account, To view your account information online:including online payment options. You can also print out 1. Log onto our website: www.ccrochester.orgyour monthly statement and view individual sales tickets. 2. Go to the “My Account” LinkThese tickets can be viewed at the end of each statement. 3. Drop down and Choose “My Statements” 4. Choose the month you wish to viewYou can choose to have your monthly statement e-mailedrather than receiving a hardcopy statement mailed to your To make payments online from the website:home. Many of you have already taken advantage of thisoption. If you would like to receive your statement as an  Choose “Pay Balance”e-mail only, please let me know so I can make sure wehave the correct e-mail linked to your account. If you Payment Methodhave any questions, please contact me and I will behappy to set you up! Bank AccountPatty Mancuso Pay With New Bank Account Credit CardE-mail: [email protected]: 585-381-1800 ext.221 Pay With Credit Card through * *service fees may apply  Payment Amount Statement Balance (as of Dec 31): $0 Current Balance: $100 Other Amount Payment Amount: $  Please enter your full address (street, city, state) when making an ACH payment. (ex. 2935 East Ave, Rochester, NY)

4 The Thistle January 2018C LLUB IFE AMY BEARDSLEY-COMERER, CLUBHOUSE MANAGER Gingerbread Fun December 3 COMING UP AT THE CLUB January 3 Adult Golf Winter Ed Classes Begin January 13 Junior Golf Winter Tournament January 18 Brew-Ga in Thistle Fitness January 25 Burgundy Wine Dinner January 30 Distinguished Speaker Series Dinner Guest Speaker: David Munson, RIT February 3 Seuss Family Brunch February 10 Couple’s Class in Thistle Fitness February 14 Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Dinner ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL EVENTSThe Country Club of Rochester Pig RoastEmployee of the Quarter December 9 December 2017 Congratulations Brian Corbitt Brunch with SantaFrom Head Golf Pro, Michael Urzetta: December 10“Over the past three years, Brian has been an outstandingassistant to me in the golf operation and a true asset forthe Club. He has a great work ethic, an incredibly pleasantand patient demeanor and a willingness to help in anysituation! These qualities among others, make Brian anideal recipient for the Employee Of The Quarter!Brian is the 1st Assistant in the Pro Shop and will beginhis fourth season this spring. Brian’s passion for golfbegan at a young age and became a career aspirationduring college at Mercyhurst, where he competed on thecollegiate golf team. After college, Brian pursued his ClassA membership with the PGA and has previously workedat high-end golf facilities such as Richland CC in Nashville,TN and the Jupiter Hills Club in Tequesta, FL. Brian lovesto compete and work on his game while finding fun andinnovative ways for everyone to learn and improve theirown game!

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68 The Thistle SeJpatneumabryer20201817THISTLE HALL FITNESS GOLF INSTRUCTIONANNE OSOVSKI, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR JEFF ST. JOHN, PGA F U N MYZONE® IS TAKING CCR Vinse Delmage hosted his office holiday party in our Golf Simulator. A great time was hadEach month, we’ll feature a different FITNESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL by all with food, drink and a few lessons too!group fitness class with a fun twist! Enjoy our all-levels yoga class and I’m sure by now you have heard the buzz 2ND PRACTICE BAY NOW OPEN about MYZONE® coming to Thistle Fitness! then gather down in Thistle Grill This powerful tool will assist you in your Jack Gianniny (pictured above) working for local craft beer tastings paired quest to achieve your health and fitness on his form. goals. MYZONE® Physical Activity Belts use with healthier hors d’oeuvres personalized readings to inform you of Check out the extra hitting bay and to celebrate a good workout. your workout intensity levels in real time. instructional monitor in the lounge MYZONE® also tracks your data online so area of the men’s locker room. This $15pp you can see how much progress you’re area is now available for use, through 10 people minimum, 15 max making at any given time. the winter months. At times it will be How does MYZONE® work? used for lessons as well.Feel the love and have double the fun You wear a heart-rate monitoring belt Please Note: Dates changing to March: during our partner power workout, (available for purchase through Anne) that tracks fitness real-time readings. Through filled with camaraderie a series of personalized, color-coded tiles, and good belly laughs! you always know precisely what heart $15 per person, 20 people max rate zone you are in at any given moment during a workout. This allows you to put inOnline Registration is open for both. optimum effort to obtain maximumfollow event link on Club Calendar. results. The data is also recorded within your online personal activity report, Register early, space is limited. accessible either through the MYZONE® website or the free MYZONE® Lite app,FITNESS SCHEDULE allowing you to log-in at any time to see how close you are to reaching your goals.MON 6 am Adv. Group Training 8 am Yoga Stretch MYZONE® INFORMATION SESSIONS 9 am Barre Tuesday, 1/9, 5:30-6 pm 10 am Power Vinyasa Saturday, 1/13, 10-10:30 am Noon Spin NEW! MYZONE® GROUP TRAINING 3 pm 55+ Senior Spin Tuesdays,12-12:45 pm - starting 1/16 5:30 pm Group Training $15, must have MYZONE beltTUE 6 am Yoga Stretch 7 am Spin & Sculpt MYZONE® FITNESS CHALLENGE 8 am Intro. Group Training Starting February 1st 8 am Pilates 9 am Tabata Starts1/16 Noon MyZone Group TrainingWED 6 am Adv. Group Training 7 am Tabata 8 am Yoga Stretch 9 am Body Sculpt Noon Express Circuit 3 pm 55+ Senior Spin 4:30 pm TabataTHU 6 am Spin 8 am Pilates 9 am Spin Noon Tabata 6 pm Tai ChiFRI 6 am Spin & Sculpt 8 am Barre 9 am Body Sculpt Noon SpinSAT 8 am Spin 9 am Gentle Yoga 9 am Group TrainingSUN 10 am Power Vinyasa

GROUNDS & GREENS RICK HOLFOTH, CGCS 7This fall was productive, and greenside sand bunker. The 15th Green we were able to start on new slope will direct shots back Cart Path Projectsome capital projects. Our first toward the area of play. Theproject was accomplished in later potion of the path remains 16th Greenearly November and involved about the same and some rock Resodding Projectre-grassing the 16th and practice remains on the bank, but it isgreens. The annual bluegrass covered with English Ivy. Thesod was removed from the path surface is covered withputting surface and replaced gravel for now, but we arewith bentgrass sod. Bentgrass is looking at alternate surfaces.typically deeper-rooted and ismore drought tolerant. We The elevation and enlargementhope these greens will perform project for the four targetbetter and more consistently. greens in the practice range hasThe old sod was utilized to also begun. Additional fill hasexpand the Brookside greens been hauled in to elevate andand the sod nursery. These enlarge the target greens. Thegreens should open by the end two far greens have moved toof May 2018. new locations and two closest greens are being expanded inWe also tackled improving the their current locations. In thecart path area to the left of the spring, the final fill will be15th green. The old path and hauled in, greens soil mix addedmuch of the rock bank was and graded, and irrigation andremoved. The cart path was sod installed. The practice teemoved eight feet to the left and will open later than normal inthe bank was re-graded. The 2018.steep bank, previously coveredwith rock, is now grassed with a Stay updated on the ice rink“turf-type” tall fescue, which is and other news through twittera drought tolerant species. Thischange allows for more space (@ccrgreens) and our CCRbetween the cart path and left Members Facebook group Thank you ~ Rick CROSS COUNTRY SKI MAP This map and ice rink updates can be found on our website,ccrochester.org under ‘Club News’ in the member section.

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We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your generouscontributions to the 2017 Employee Holiday Fund. We feel fortunate to be part of such an exceptional team at CCR! Our best wishes to you and your families and we look forward to seeing you in 2018.JOSEPH A. AIELLO JAMES HAMLIN WILLIAM HAGERDAVID KEARNEY AMBER INGALLS CHRISTOPHER EVANSHANNAH KERN MADELINE DOVI JOHN WOJCIECHOWSKIKYLE DOLAN BRONWYN DOOLEY DANIEL EGMONDJUSTIN ZAMBITO BENJAMIN STANLEY MICHAEL CONTIWILLIAM BARBOZA BREYANA CLARK CHARLES GAFFNEYRYAN DWYER PATRICK SALMON CHANG PARKBARBARA PHILLIPS GABRIELLA LLIEVSKI JUSTIN RILEYRYAN STAHLECKER ASTA BUDRUITE RYAN BAVINEAUSHADOAN LAND SHYANNE LINDSAY JACOB COSTATIFFANY ADAMSON RYAN DELORME SHANE GAFFNEYCHRISTOPHER JONES DYLAN OBSER JACOB VANDERZWAAGWILLIAM ROBINSON ELIZABETH ROXSTROM JASON LOHWATERJUDE BOUCHER TERRI YOHE MARTIN HANRAHANMYCHAEL HAZZARD RYAN MCHUGH JOSE VARGASGUY LOUIS TIA INCLINA SAMUEL VALVODAWN SMITH MARY GRACE BRIZENDINE DAVID VALVOJASMINE MOHAN MARLEE ANGUS MARGARITA VARGASMADELINE KIRCH SIDNEY LAWRENCE BENJAMIN SERBICKINICOLE DATES RICHARD MYLES IDANIA GONZALEZNOAH HENRY NICOLETTE CARABALLO JOSE PEREZ FERNANDEZJULIETA BIRMAJER ANNETTE PAGLIOROLA GARY GUAGLIARDOBROOKE WEBER ERICA RIVERA CARSON BARTLETTJORDAN PARES-KANE CARY LYNN WEBSTER ANNE OSOVSKIJEANINE BIGELOW GEORGE CASDEN WILLIAM DEVINNEYJANENE DEROSIA CORY CONANT MATTHEW HAWKDIANA KOZLYUK AMBER BAUER ROSSMARY GAVARRETE DE GALEXANDRA GUINNESS MARIEL CHENIER JOHN VAZQUEZ-VARGASKELSIE SCHINDLER SEUN OYESIKU CARIDAD MARTINEZ SANTOSLENDY MATIAS K. TIM FLYNN HEBERTO VILLAFRUELA ARNAISKRISTINA D'ANGELO SCOTT DECKER JOSEPH BARBOZACHRISTOPHER BONHAG PATRICK QUIGLEY JON GAGLIOAMANDA MICHNIEWICZ MATTHEW RANALLETTA MICHAEL A. PEMBROKEMARGARET KREIENBERG FRANK CARROLL STANLEY PALMERJACOB CARDINAL CHRISTOPHER SHIGA BRIAN KELLYHANNAH WOLFANGER WINSTON WALTERS DENNIS ALEXANDERMARSHALL IRELAND ALFRED GHENE JAKOB BREITSCHSOMER CIVELLO DESHAWN TERRY RALPH WHITEMICHAEL RYAN NICHOLAS MOSHER ROBERT DENHOFFLEE SOOMIN GABRIEL FILES CHRISTOPHER LEISTENNATALIE MERRIMAN ALBERTO SANCHEZ BEN BIVINSRODNEY SMITH LEONARD MOTT SCOTT CORNELIUSMELISSA LINDINE JAY CHHUN MICHAEL HARRINGTONHILLARY MEKOYO-BAKOU JAMIE YOST MICHAEL LABARRKAYLA RIVERA SCOTT BECKETT MICHAEL LANNONFRANCESCA GIORDANO PHILIP E. THOMAS BRENT DANIELSALYSSA BILESCHI MICHAEL URZETTA MANISHA D. B. PATELVERONICA MORGAN PETER URZETTA PATRICIA MANCUSO JOSEPH NATALE PATRICIA ZAMBITO JEFFREY ST. JOHN JENNIFER HOUCK JEFFREY BEAVER CAITLIN HOEY MATTHEW BISSNETTE PAMELA SALMON BRIAN CORBITT