OPCC Newsletter - October 2024 : simplebooklet.com

If you have a topic of discussion or issue you would like brought to theBoard’s attention, you can email the Board at board@orchardparkcc.com. The Member Etiquette Committee (MEC) has an email address as well. Ifyou have any grievances or violations of OPCC etiquette that you wouldlike to communicate to the MEC, you can email the MEC atEtiquettecommittee@orchardparkcc.com. A R E M I N D E R T O A L L O P C C M E M B E R S PRESIDENT'SLETTERby Matthew DeVincentis, Club PresidentOFFICERSMatthew J. DeVincentis President devincentis.matthew@gmail.comFinance, Long Range Randall A. Vincek1st Vice Presidentrvincek@me.comLong Range Chair, Membership Chair, Golf Dr. Geoffrey J. Schweikhard 2nd Vice President gschweikhard@gmail.comGolf Chair Frank C. Muggia Secretarydvmatty@aol.comHouse Chair, Legal\Insurance\HREdward P. SchneiderTreasurereps45@buffalo.edu Finance ChairBOARD OF DIRECTORSGary P. Brownebrowneco@verizon.netBuildings Chair, Long Range, Pool & TennisMichael F. Leydeckermleyd@aol.comBuildings, GroundsA. Dale Schaeferadschaefer@verizon.net Grounds Chair, Long Range Patrick J. Sgroipats@sgroifinancial.com Finance, House Michael J. Sullivanmjjunior22@yahoo.comPool & Tennis Chair, GolfPreston L. Zarlockpzarlock@phillipslytle.comLegal\Insurance\HR Chair, Member EtiquetteScott E. Zylkascott.zylka@gmail.com Member Etiquette Chair,MembershipDear Members,October brings transition to our Board of Directors. Accordingly, Iwould like to thank our outgoing Board Members Randy Vincek, FrankMuggia, and Dale Schaefer for their time and service to the Club overthe past three years. They have been instrumental in making keychanges, as well as giving perspective to traditions here at the Club. During this year’s Member survey, we identified a pressing need formore parking. For several years now, parking has been a significantchallenge, especially during our larger events, and the Board hasbeen actively exploring solutions. Recently, an extraordinary and rareopportunity has risen to purchase the adjacent property at 4905 S.Buffalo Street, known to many of our Members as the old QuakerTavern. This opportunity includes not only the building but also 1.25acres of land extending along Jewett Holmwood, which is directlyacross from our current parking lot. Acquiring this property wouldallow us to expand our campus and alleviate parking issues, whileproviding additional space for future growth and development. It is aunique chance to address a critical need while positioning our Clubfor long-term success. Accordingly, in the near future, we will bemailing out details on a special meeting to discuss and decide on thistransformative opportunity. As my term as President comes to an end, I want to express mygratitude to the entire membership for their feedback, support, andinsights about our Club. This past year has deepened my appreciationfor the dedication and hard work of our staff, who make it possible forall of us to enjoy everything the Club has to offer, and for our pastBoard Members and Presidents, for the time and energy they havespent to guide this Club to where it is today. I look forward to seeingeveryone at the Annual Meeting and the President’s Ball on October19th. Take care,Matt DeVincentis

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TEAM Stephen Feuz, CCMGeneral Managerstephen@orchardparkcc.comMaureen E. LounsburyControllermaureen@orchardparkcc.com Gary Occhino, PGAPGA Head Golf ProfessionalPGA Director of Instructiongary@orchardparkcc.comKevin JohnsonSenior Assistant Golf Professionalkevin@orchardparkcc.comChef Evan ThurExecutive Chefchefevan@orchardparkcc.com Dan WeitzelDirector of Groundsdan@orchardparkcc.com Jamie BallClubhouse & Events Managerjamie@orchardparkcc.com Jacob SchamelDirector of F&Bjacob@orchardparkcc.com OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday9:00am - 5:00pmCLUBHOUSE HOURS Monday | Clubhouse ClosedLunchTuesday - Sunday11:30am - 3:00pmDinnerTuesdayTake Out OnlyWednesday - Saturday5:00pm - 9:00pmSunday4:30pm - 8:00pmGOLF SHOP HOURS MondayClosedTuesday - Friday9:00am - 5:00pmSaturday & Sunday8:00am - 5:00pmPHONE NUMBERS Clubhouse 662-4471Fax 662-1664Halfway House 662-4472Golf Shop 662-3806Grounds 662-5312GENERALMANAGER'SNEWSby Stephen Feuz, CCM | General ManagerProposed Amendments to the Club’s ConstitutionFor this year’s annual meeting, in addition to the vote on Directors for theupcoming Board cycle, there will be a vote on amending the Constitution. A red-line version of the proposed revisions to the Constitution has been physicallymailed out to all voting Members. Thank you in advance for reviewing the proposedamendments and casting your vote, whether in person prior to the annual meetingon October 19th, or by absentee ballot.Special Meeting Regarding 4905 S Buffalo StreetAs mentioned in the President’s Newsletter article, the Board of Directors hasrecently been made aware of an opportunity to purchase the property adjacent toour main parking lot, referred to by some as the Quaker Tavern or Rappl’s. TheBoard of Directors will be sending out a communication and physical mailing in theupcoming weeks, regarding specific details pertaining to a Signification ProjectMeeting and Vote.The OPCC Club App Goes Live October 1stThe upgraded OPCC Club App is now live and available to download through theapp store on your smartphone. Please refer to the next page of this Newsletter forhow to go about downloading the Club App.For some Members, you may have had the old/outdated version of our Club app.Good news…We developed the upgraded app through our old app license fromseveral years ago, so you do not need to download anything new. Simply go to theOPCC app and approve the update when prompted.Introducing the App:A rough timeline of these additional features are as follows, subject to change:October 1 | Event Reservations will be enabled on the App. This means, forexample, you would be able to register for upcoming President’s Ball or SantaBrunch.October 15 | Dining Reservations will be enabled.January - February | A Member Preference Information Drive will take place,where we can customize Member groups for our push notifications. For example,we can create a Swimming Pool Push Notification Group, and should you not beinterested in receiving push notifications regarding the pool, you would opt out byletting us know through the Member Preference Information Drive.February | Mobile Ordering will be enabled. The team will be training on mobileordering in January.The Creation of the Golf Course Master Plan (GCMP)The GCMP committee, a subcommittee of the Long Range Committee has startedmeeting with Jim Nagle from Nagle Design Works. The timeline goal is for theGCMP to be unveiled at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Our team recently worked withLong Range Committee Chairperson, Randall Vincek, and 1980 Club PresidentDaniel Kraft to put together a video that helps summarize what the creation of theGCMP will entail. In case you didn’t view this video in a recent Club emailcommunication, the link is available here:https://youtu.be/dOv7sMkG9oYTake-Out-TuesdaysWe experienced strong interest in the Take Out Tuesdays in September, so TakeOut Tuesday continues into October. Please be sure to take a look at the Take OutTuesday flyer and place your to-go meals with the main office.Save the DateSaturday, October 19, 2024 | Annual Meeting & President’s Ball

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Handicap PostingThe Final Day for GHIN Handicap Posting in the WNY region is October 31st. If you play outside the local area, you maystill post your score providing that region has an active posting season.OPCC Play RestrictionsThe Final Day for OPCC Daily Play Restrictions is October 31st. We will have open play, without restrictions inNovember and beyond.Reciprocal PlayReciprocal play is intended for a Member or couple traveling who occasionally request to play at one of our partnerclubs. Please be mindful that both we and our reciprocal partners have limitations on use. If you are booking multiplereciprocal rounds a year, a fellow OPCC member may be shut out from booking. We as a club are sending far morereciprocal rounds outward than we are accepting here at OPCC.Merchandise SalesWe have the best stocked private golf shop in the area. In the shop, we have the nicest and highest quality golf andlifestyle pieces for you to get holiday gifts and to use your sweeps credits. We not only have the sale room which has30%-50% off, we also will have upcoming theme sales and fun sales. The final day for Sweeps credits, which expire atyear end is December 21, 2024.The New Golf Cart Fleet | Hibernation ModeThe Club’s new golf cart fleet features a lithium ion battery and hibernation mode that allows for the cart battery lifeto extend beyond the previous 5-year life expectancy. From December 1- March 31 the golf carts will be put intohibernation mode, during which time the golf carts will unavailable for golfers. The Golf Course Off-Season:The Club’s Golf Course Off-Season will be from December 1st - March 31st. During this timeframe the putting greenswill be closed, there will be temporary pins in the fairways in front of the greens, and there will be mats on par 3’sfrom which to tee off. If the winter season breaks early, the golf committee will look into early access to golf carts andgreens for the season. UPCOMING GOLF DATESFinal Day for Clubfitting and Special Order of ClubsFinal Day for Posting Scores in WNY RegionFinal Day for OPCC Golf Play RestrictionsFinal Day for Clothing / Merchandise Special OrdersFinal Day to use Golf Shop Digital Sweeps Credit Note: The full 2024 golf calendar can be found on ForeTees and on the OPCCwebsite.Please feel free to direct any questions to Head Golf Professional, GaryOcchino: gary@orchardparkcc.comSeptember 30October 31October 31October 31December 31GOLF SHOPNEWSby Gary Occhino, PGAHead Golf Professional

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THE SOD SQUADby Dan WeitzelDirector of GroundsOctober is at our doorstep and cooler weather looms, but October can also be one of the bestmonths of the year to play golf, as it generally has comfortable day temperatures and a plethora ofcolor due to the leaves changing. We also start to see frost delays, but many can be short liveddelays. October means leaf season also, as most of the deciduous trees will lose their leaves thisupcoming month and into early November. A month of transition, don’t discount October for being agreat month to play golf and enjoy the changing seasons. I Can’t Find My Ball In All These Leaves. The grounds team will be proactive in blowing off the line of play and also trying to mulch leavesdaily, as we get later into the month. Please be patient will the clean-up process, as the weather cansometimes impact areas, pace of clean-up, as well as ground conditions in many areas. And the bestrule of all for avoiding a lost ball…hit the ball in the fairway. Why Can’t We Play When There is Frost?As we transition to the colder time of the year, one of the most disliked phrases in golf resurfaces –Frost Delay. Frost is the process where the dew will freeze on the plant as the dewpoint is achievedovernight with the temperatures approaching freezing. Many people ask why we can’t play on frostysurfaces as we get into that time of year. The answer to that is that the plant is frozen when frostforms on in and the temperature at the ground level can be up to 5 degrees cooler that ambient airtemperature, due to the cold settling closer to the ground. As the grass plant freezes and is walkedupon, it breaks the leaf blade off above the growth point of the plant, making it turn a black color.Does it kill the plant, no, but the plant will then go into a recover mode, that utilizes carbohydratereserves. This weakens the plant going in to the harsh winter months and makes it more susceptibleto Winter Kill at this point, due to the reserves being used. It also will affect the plant in the nextgrowing season, as to get a later start and makes for inconsistent playing conditions. Frost damageis very easy to identify, because it usually will be the shape of whatever ran over the plant and orwalked upon it. Fall Projects:Two fall projects remaining include the aerification of the fairways and continued tree workassociated with hole #2. Both are going to be focal points, as the golf tournament calendar hascome to an end for the year. Please note that the fairway aerification will be done in house andshould have little impact on the daily play. We will be working on two to three holes a day and shouldhave them cleaned up relatively quickly following the aerification process. The tree work on #2 willbe continuing as well as we push to get more air and light into that area. Please note, we may beclosing the hole for a short time during the day or modifying the tees or traffic pattern, as tocomplete this project in a timely manner over the next couple of months. Thank you in advance forunderstanding. As we come to the end of busy golf season and the challenges the weather has thrown into theequation, especially during the first part of the year, the crew and I would like to thank themembership for the support they have shown. Many projects and improvements have moved forwardthis year, even with the amount of rain we received during the Spring as well as Summer months.Remember October is still a great month to get out and play golf, as many days are dry, crisp andcan be picturesque with the foliage. See you on the course!

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FOOD & BEVERAGEby Jacob SchamelDirector of F&BWhiskey Anyone?Thursday, October 24th - Whiskey from Around the World Join us and sample whiskey from six different countries and learn about the distinct regions they arefrom with Mario, the Spirit Director of Monsieur Touton Selections. The event will begin at 6:00pmand run for approximately two hours. More details to follow. Wednesday, November 6th - Spanish Wine Dinner with Breen Shea from Empire An evening of excellent food and wine from a country that often is unjustly considered second tier toits neighbors. Wines will be curated by Breen and my self to pair with Chefs Menu. More details to follow October Patio TimelineSigns indicating that the patio season is coming to a close include: the leaves are starting to turn,the days are getting shorter, and the Buffalo Bills are dictating are mood from week to week. Overthe course of the next few weeks, the operations on the patio will scale back.The Patio will now be closed on Tuesdays for the remainder of the season. F&B service will beavailable in the Grill Room until 3:00pm.Regular a la carte service will be available on the patio Wednesday - Sunday weather permittingthrough Sunday, October 13. The Patio Grill and Bar will be open on Columbus Day (Monday, October 14) from 11:00 am - 5:00pm.Starting Wednesday, November 16, the patio will be open for bar service from 11:00 am - 5:00 pmWednesday - Sunday, weather permitting.The Patio will be closed for the season and prepped for the winter, beginning on Monday,October 28. After a lovely September it looks like we are headed into a cooler first week of October. The extremedaily and weekly temperature fluctuations in the weather always makes this time of the year slightlymore difficult to manage, so thank you in advance for your understanding on our patio operationsand staffing levels for this last month of the outdoor dining season. ReservationsA quick summary of my September newsletter article - all reservations and any advanced notice isalways appreciated and helps assure you and your fellow members a better experience and moretimely meal. We always do what we can to take care of the membership here and a phone call, even30 minutes in advance, can allow us to prepare and accommodate you better. Take-Out TuesdayWe will continue take-out Tuesday through October. Thank you in advance for having your orders inby 4:00pm the Saturday prior so Chef Evan and the culinary team can place proper quantity ordersby Monday. We do our best to accommodate orders after the deadline but, quantities are limited atthat time. FOOD & BEVERAGEby Jacob SchamelDirector of F&BWhiskey Anyone?Thursday, October 24th - Whiskey from Around the World Join us and sample whiskey from six different countries and learn about the distinct regions they arefrom with Mario, the Spirit Director of Monsieur Touton Selections. The event will begin at 6:00pmand run for approximately two hours. More details to follow. Wednesday, November 6th - Spanish Wine Dinner with Breen Shea from Empire An evening of excellent food and wine from a country that often is unjustly considered second tier toits neighbors. Wines will be curated by Breen and my self to pair with Chefs Menu. More details to follow October Patio TimelineSigns indicating that the patio season is coming to a close include: the leaves are starting to turn,the days are getting shorter, and the Buffalo Bills are dictating are mood from week to week. Overthe course of the next few weeks, the operations on the patio will scale back.The Patio will now be closed on Tuesdays for the remainder of the season. F&B service will beavailable in the Grill Room until 3:00pm.Regular a la carte service will be available on the patio Wednesday - Sunday weather permittingthrough Sunday, October 13. The Patio Grill and Bar will be open on Columbus Day (Monday, October 14) from 11:00 am - 5:00pm.Starting Wednesday, November 16, the patio will be open for bar service from 11:00 am - 5:00 pmWednesday - Sunday, weather permitting.The Patio will be closed for the season and prepped for the winter, beginning on Monday,October 28. After a lovely September it looks like we are headed into a cooler first week of October. The extremedaily and weekly temperature fluctuations in the weather always makes this time of the year slightlymore difficult to manage, so thank you in advance for your understanding on our patio operationsand staffing levels for this last month of the outdoor dining season. ReservationsA quick summary of my September newsletter article - all reservations and any advanced notice isalways appreciated and helps assure you and your fellow members a better experience and moretimely meal. We always do what we can to take care of the membership here and a phone call, even30 minutes in advance, can allow us to prepare and accommodate you better. Take-Out TuesdayWe will continue take-out Tuesday through October. Thank you in advance for having your orders inby 4:00pm the Saturday prior so Chef Evan and the culinary team can place proper quantity ordersby Monday. We do our best to accommodate orders after the deadline but, quantities are limited atthat time. FOOD & BEVERAGEby Jacob SchamelDirector of F&BWhiskey Anyone?Thursday, October 24th - Whiskey from Around the World Join us and sample whiskey from six different countries and learn about the distinct regions they arefrom with Mario, the Spirit Director of Monsieur Touton Selections. The event will begin at 6:00pmand run for approximately two hours. More details to follow. Wednesday, November 6th - Spanish Wine Dinner with Breen Shea from Empire An evening of excellent food and wine from a country that often is unjustly considered second tier toits neighbors. Wines will be curated by Breen and my self to pair with Chefs Menu. More details to follow October Patio TimelineSigns indicating that the patio season is coming to a close include: the leaves are starting to turn,the days are getting shorter, and the Buffalo Bills are dictating are mood from week to week. Overthe course of the next few weeks, the operations on the patio will scale back.The Patio will now be closed on Tuesdays for the remainder of the season. F&B service will beavailable in the Grill Room until 3:00pm.Regular a la carte service will be available on the patio Wednesday - Sunday weather permittingthrough Sunday, October 13. The Patio Grill and Bar will be open on Columbus Day (Monday, October 14) from 11:00 am - 5:00pm.Starting Wednesday, October 16, the patio will be open for bar service from 11:00 am - 5:00 pmWednesday - Sunday, weather permitting.The Patio will be closed for the season and prepped for the winter, beginning on Monday,October 28. After a lovely September it looks like we are headed into a cooler first week of October. The extremedaily and weekly temperature fluctuations in the weather always makes this time of the year slightlymore difficult to manage, so thank you in advance for your understanding on our patio operationsand staffing levels for this last month of the outdoor dining season. ReservationsA quick summary of my September newsletter article - all reservations and any advanced notice isalways appreciated and helps assure you and your fellow members a better experience and moretimely meal. We always do what we can to take care of the membership here and a phone call, even30 minutes in advance, can allow us to prepare and accommodate you better. Take-Out TuesdayWe will continue take-out Tuesday through October. Thank you in advance for having your orders inby 4:00pm the Saturday prior so Chef Evan and the culinary team can place proper quantity ordersby Monday. We do our best to accommodate orders after the deadline but, quantities are limited atthat time.

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18 HOLE LADIESby Hillary RuhWe enjoyed our closing dinner on the 26th and passed out a few more awards:Birdie Tree results:Maria Stucke with 9Donna Parker with 6Kathy Kelley with 5Hillary Ruh with 4Teresa Kroll with 3Mary Pat Schreck & Ann Dings with 2Laurie Clark, Sharon Stanes, Dianne Mezzadri, Sandy Steinagle, Ann Bataglia, Jane Greene, Janet Gibbons andMarge Starosielec all with 1Ringer board results:Low Gross Overall - Donna Parker 63 Low Net Overall - Hillary Ruh 50Low Gross A - Maria Stucke 66 Low Net A - Teresa Kroll 52Low Gross B - Janet Gibbons 77 Low Net B - Laurie Clark 52Low Gross C - Marge Starosielec 83 Low Net C - Dianne Mezzadri 57Low Gross D - Luanne Klotzbach 88 Low Net D - Pat Kolkmann 54Vice Presidents Cup Winner - Maria Stucke and Runner up - Hillary RuhMost Improved Player - Nancy BeckerMost Rounds Played - Dr. Kathleen KelleyThank you to the OPCC staff that have helped us with our league, the golf professionals & golf shopstaff, office personnel, chef & wait staff and most importantly our superintendent and his crew!The course was awesome this year, beautiful gardens and very few geese! Everything was verymuch appreciated by the Ladies 18 hole golf league!Medal Play:Flight A - Donna Parker, Sandra SteinagleFlight B - Lauren Ashcroft, Hillary RuhFlight C - Marge Starosielec, Luanne KlotzbachFlight D - Bernice WoodsTee to Green:Flight A - Maria StuckeFlight B - Sandra SteinagleFlight C - Dianne MezzadriFlight D - Bernice WoodsPro shot scramble:1st Place - Donna Parker, Sandra Steinagle & Bernice Woods2nd Place - Sharon Stanes, Luanne Klotzbach & Laurie Clark3rd Place - Hillary Ruh, Sherri Paulson, Mary Pat Schreck & BarbOur golf league has come to an end during the spectacular weather we enjoyed this September!Final results are:Mystery Threesome1st Place: Teresa Kroll, Pat Wasp & Sharon Stanes2nd Place: Luanne Klotzbach, Ann Bataglia, & SueRoesgen3rd Place: Lauren Ashcroft, Pat Wasp & SandraSteinagle

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Hello Women of Orchard Park Country Club! The weather has been fabulous and I hope you took advantageof all the sunshine! Fall is a time in the growing cycle for ripeness and maturity and change. It is the time tobegin preparing for winter and shorter days. Your Women’s Division Board is also preparing for some change,and many board members are stepping aside. We hope some women will come forward, ready to take theWomen’s Division into a new, exciting season next spring.October is a very busy month for our Women’s Division! Please mark your calendars! We begin on October 2nd with the “Pretty in Pink” Lucky Names evening! This is always a highlight of theyear, and I want to thank Sarah Pieri and Amy Glowczynski for all of their hard work putting this fabulousnight together. This event requires months of planning and preparation. Sarah and Amy- your hard work isGREATLY appreciated!!On October 10th, we welcome the Bakers Men Buffalo to teach us how to decorate Buffalo Bills cookies. Thisevent has been extremely popular and is SOLD OUT. There will be no walk-ins allowed- you must have areservation please. Also, if you cancel at the last minute, you will be charged as all materials will beprepared and ready. (Try to find a replacement if you can’t make it ) A very light snack will be served, andof course Bills wear is encouraged! On October 23rd, we have our Women;s Division Closing dinner. This dinner is open for ALL women of theclub. There is no charge for the dinner. We will be enjoying Fall vegetable & protein bowls, and an appledessert. Signature drinks available including a special Apple Cider Aperol Spritz ++.This is a great event tomeet new friends or to spend time with others before we all begin hibernating . Please call the office andsign up before October 16th- thank you!Finally, on October 30th we begin something brand new-Book Talk. Please see the flyer in this newsletter formore details. No need to sign up- just join us. This month’s book is The Women by Kristin Hannah. We willmeet in the ballroom for one hour from 5:30-6:30. Feel free to stay for dinner with your friends after ourbook talk. Please make dinner reservations if you do plan to stay. My term as Women’s Division Chairperson is coming to a close at the end of the year. I have loved workingwith so many of you in so many various events. During my term, we have raised thousands of dollars forothers, redecorated the locker room and hosted many, many fun events. The Women’s Division Charterremains untouched since last Fall and while I am disappointed, I am hopeful that some progress can bemade sometime soon.The Board will be in need of a Chairperson, Secretary and Lucky Names Chairperson. Ifyou are interested in joining the Women’s Division as a Board member-please reach out!! It has been anhonor to chair this group for 5 years, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!Our final events of the year will include our Mitten Donation Tree and a Women’s Division Holiday Party onDecember 11th. Please mark your calendars for a fun, holiday evening, we hope to include a holidaycraft!Look for our mitten/hat donation tree right after Thanksgiving!See you at the Club! Sincerely,Kim Browne-ChairpersonKcrowleybrowne@gmail.com(716) 997-6396Women’s Division Board members:Nancy Ippilito (Secretary), Ann Diem (9-hole golf), Hillary Ruh (18-hole golf), Tracy Hemmerling(Entertainment), Noelle Barth & Tracey Amico (Tennis), Sarah Pieri & Amy Glowczynski (Lucky Name)WOMEN’S DIVISIONby Kimberly Browne President's Letter • P. 1General Manager News • P. 2Golf Shop News • P. 4Food & Beverage • P.6 The Sod Squad • P. 59 Hole Ladies • P.718 Hole Ladies • P.8 T A B L E O FC O N T E N T SU P C O M I N G E V E N T SNEWSLETTERORCHARD PARK COUNTRY CLUB • OCTOBER 2024PHOTO BY JIM KIRCHMEYERT U E S D A Y T A K E O U TEvery Tuesday in OctoberFAMILY FALL FESTSaturday October 5th GAME DAY HAPPY HOURSunday October 6th COOKIE DECORATING CLASSThursday October 10th ANNUAL CLUB MEETINGSaturday October 19thPRESIDENTS BALLSaturday October 19thWOMENS DIVISION CLOSING DINNERWednesday October 23rdADULT HALLOWEEN PARTYSaturday October 26th Hello Women of Orchard Park Country Club! The weather has been fabulous and I hope you took advantageof all the sunshine! Fall is a time in the growing cycle for ripeness and maturity and change. It is the time tobegin preparing for winter and shorter days. Your Women’s Division Board is also preparing for some change,and many board members are stepping aside. We hope some women will come forward, ready to take theWomen’s Division into a new, exciting season next spring.October is a very busy month for our Women’s Division! Please mark your calendars! We begin on October 2nd with the “Pretty in Pink” Lucky Names evening! This is always a highlight of theyear, and I want to thank Sarah Pieri and Amy Glowczynski for all of their hard work putting this fabulousnight together. This event requires months of planning and preparation. Sarah and Amy- your hard work isGREATLY appreciated!!On October 10th, we welcome the Bakers Men Buffalo to teach us how to decorate Buffalo Bills cookies. Thisevent has been extremely popular and is SOLD OUT. There will be no walk-ins allowed- you must have areservation please. Also, if you cancel at the last minute, you will be charged as all materials will beprepared and ready. (Try to find a replacement if you can’t make it ) A very light snack will be served, andof course Bills wear is encouraged! On October 23rd, we have our Women;s Division Closing dinner. This dinner is open for ALL women of theclub. There is no charge for the dinner. We will be enjoying Fall vegetable & protein bowls, and an appledessert. Signature drinks available including a special Apple Cider Aperol Spritz ++.This is a great event tomeet new friends or to spend time with others before we all begin hibernating . Please call the office andsign up before October 16th- thank you!Finally, on October 30th we begin something brand new-Book Talk. Please see the flyer in this newsletter formore details. No need to sign up- just join us. This month’s book is The Women by Kristin Hannah. We willmeet in the ballroom for one hour from 5:30-6:30. Feel free to stay for dinner with your friends after ourbook talk. Please make dinner reservations if you do plan to stay. My term as Women’s Division Chairperson is coming to a close at the end of the year. I have loved workingwith so many of you in so many various events. During my term, we have raised thousands of dollars forothers, redecorated the locker room and hosted many, many fun events. The Women’s Division Charterremains untouched since last Fall and while I am disappointed, I am hopeful that some progress can bemade sometime soon. The Board will be in need of a Chairperson, Secretary and Lucky Names Chairperson. Ifyou are interested in joining the Women’s Division as a Board member-please reach out!! It has been anhonor to chair this group for 5 years, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!Our final events of the year will include our Mitten Donation Tree and a Women’s Division Holiday Party onDecember 11th. Please mark your calendars for a fun, holiday evening, we hope to include a holiday craft!Look for our mitten/hat donation tree right after Thanksgiving!See you at the Club! Sincerely,Kim Browne-ChairpersonKcrowleybrowne@gmail.com(716) 997-6396Women’s Division Board members:Nancy Ippilito (Secretary), Ann Diem (9-hole golf), Hillary Ruh (18-hole golf), Tracy Hemmerling(Entertainment), Noelle Barth & Tracey Amico (Tennis), Sarah Pieri & Amy Glowczynski (Lucky Name)WOMEN’S DIVISIONby Kimberly Browne

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A HISTORY ON WALTER J. TRAVIS, OPCC COURSE ARCHITECTby Dale ShaeferDuring a 5 to 6 year span of time stretching from 1916 to 1922, Walter J. Traviscreated the original course layouts of each of the Travis Cup Clubs: Cherry HillClub, Lookout Point Country Club, Orchard Park Country Club, Pennhills Club,and Stafford Country Club. Travis was nearing the peak of a golf coursedesign career that would seal his remarkable and virtually unparalleled legacyin golf. Walter J. Travis arrived in the United States from Australia in 1884, and withina few years became a naturalized citizen of the U.S. He was an athleticindividual who participated and, at times competed in various sports such ascycling and tennis. However, he was nearly 35 years of age when he took upthe game of golf in the fall of 1896. The lateness of his entry into golf earnedhim the moniker of “The Old Man”. Travis approached golf with the dedication and intensity that enabled him toquickly develop his skills. He immersed himself in the prevailing golfinstructional books, and devised previously unheard-of practice drills. In amatter of just a few years, he became one of the most successful amateurgolfers of all time.Travis won the first of his three U.S. Amateur Championships in 1900, and in1904 he capped his career as the first non-British to win the British AmateurChampionship. In addition to these major victories, his competitive resumeincluded four Metropolitan Golf Association Championships and four Northand South Championships. From 1900 until his retirement from competitivegold in 1915, Travis dominated the scene in amateur golf with more tournamentvictories than any other golfer of the time. His second place finish in the 1902U.S. Open Championship was a dramatic illustration of his standing amongamateur and professional golfers alike. It can be argued that Travis’s unmatched success on the links opened thedoors of opportunity for his many talents and interests. In future articles wewill focus on the other facets of his legacy including his career as a prolificand influential golf journalist, instructor, innovator, and esteemed golf coursedesigner.Archivist, The Walter J. Travis Society, Inc. A HISTORY ON WALTER J. TRAVIS, OPCC COURSE ARCHITECTby A. Dale SchaeferDuring a 5 to 6 year span of time stretching from 1916 to 1922, Walter J. Traviscreated the original course layouts of each of the Travis Cup Clubs: Cherry HillClub, Lookout Point Country Club, Orchard Park Country Club, Pennhills Club,and Stafford Country Club. Travis was nearing the peak of a golf coursedesign career that would seal his remarkable and virtually unparalleled legacyin golf. Walter J. Travis arrived in the United States from Australia in 1884, and withina few years became a naturalized citizen of the U.S. He was an athleticindividual who participated and, at times competed in various sports such ascycling and tennis. However, he was nearly 35 years of age when he took upthe game of golf in the fall of 1896. The lateness of his entry into golf earnedhim the moniker of “The Old Man”. Travis approached golf with the dedication and intensity that enabled him toquickly develop his skills. He immersed himself in the prevailing golfinstructional books, and devised previously unheard-of practice drills. In amatter of just a few years, he became one of the most successful amateurgolfers of all time.Travis won the first of his three U.S. Amateur Championships in 1900, and in1904 he capped his career as the first non-British to win the British AmateurChampionship. In addition to these major victories, his competitive resumeincluded four Metropolitan Golf Association Championships and four Northand South Championships. From 1900 until his retirement from competitivegold in 1915, Travis dominated the scene in amateur golf with more tournamentvictories than any other golfer of the time. His second place finish in the 1902U.S. Open Championship was a dramatic illustration of his standing amongamateur and professional golfers alike. It can be argued that Travis’s unmatched success on the links opened thedoors of opportunity for his many talents and interests. In future articles wewill focus on the other facets of his legacy including his career as a prolificand influential golf journalist, instructor, innovator, and esteemed golf coursedesigner.Archivist, The Walter J. Travis Society, Inc.

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OPCC CAMPUS DRESS CODEGeneralRespectable country club casual dress, including appropriate golf attire and tasteful denim, ispermitted in and around the Club. Gentlemen’s dress shirts that are designed to be untucked,including Tommy Bahama, UNTUCKit, and collared shirts that are full button front are permitted. Menare required to have collared golf shirts tucked in. Appropriate sundresses and sleeveless blouses arepermitted for women. T-shirts, athletic tank tops, athletic leggings, mini skirts, hoodies, swimsuits, etc.are not permitted and midriffs are not to be exposed. Sweatpants, gym shorts, jogging shorts, andcargo shorts are not permitted. Athletic slides, and flip flops are considered inappropriate for indoorclub dining areas. Sandals are also considered inappropriate for men while dining indoors. Hats maynot to be worn by gentlemen in the Clubhouse besides in locker room facilities. Any clothing that istorn, frayed, or excessively wrinkled is considered inappropriate.Club Casual: Khakis, trousers, including bermuda length shorts, or tasteful denim with collared shirtsfor men; casual slacks or tasteful denim with appropriate tops for ladies. Gentlemen’s dress shirts thatare designed to be untucked, which include Tommy Bahama, UN-TUCKit, and collared shirts that arefull button front are permitted in and around the Clubhouse. All men’s golf shirts must be tuckedinside men’s trousers or shorts, unless otherwise approved by management.Please visit our website for detailed descriptions of Business Casual, Smart Casual, Formal Attire, andBlack TieGolf Course AttireFootwear: Only soft spikes are allowed. Open toe shoes, flip flops and sandals are not to be worn onthe golf practice facility or golf course.Golf Attire for Men: Men are required to wear a collared, tucked in golf shirt with sleeves. Hats are tobe worn with brim facing forward. Golf shorts must come within four inches of the top of the knee.Gym shorts, tennis shorts, jogging shorts, or short-shorts are not permitted. T-shirts, tank tops, anddenim of any kind are not permitted.Golf Attire for Women: Ladies may wear golf shirts with a collar/mock collar or golf shirts without acollar but with sleeves. A woman’s golf shirt may be untucked, provided it is within two inches beneaththe belt line. Skirts, skorts, golf dresses, shorts, slacks, and capris are permitted with theunderstanding that they are appropriate/respectful in length. Gym shorts, tennis shorts, joggingshorts, athletic leggings, and short-shorts are not permitted. T-shirts, tank tops, and denim of any kindare not permitted.Golf Attire for Juniors: Junior Golfers are required to follow the dress code requirements as outlinedabove.Pool Dress CodeSwim attire is limited to the immediate pool area and the pool rest room facilities. Swim attire is notpermitted in or around the Clubhouse.Tasteful denim is permitted in the pool area. Indecent or risqué swimwear is not permitted. Cover-upsand footwear are required outside the enclosed pool area, including the Halfway House. Towels arenot considered cover-ups. Club Casual dress attire is required for anyone in and around theClubhouse.Rackets Dress CodeAppropriate racket apparel and footwear are acceptable at the racket courts. Tennis shoes andsneakers are permitted. Cutoffs, swimwear, bare midriffs, and flip-flops are not permitted. Spectatorsare required to adhere to the Club Dress Code. Appropriate rackets attire is acceptable in andaround the Clubhouse.

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