Monday, December 28, 2009

January Newsletter

From the President

I hope each and every one of you had a wonderful Christmas holiday, and that your New Year is off to a fantastic start. As we start this new year, I look forward to good news and fortune for Canyon Country Club. While we have had some difficult times in the past, I am confident that 2010 will be a terrific year for the club.

Our grant writers have been in contact with some foundations that are very interested in our situation and they (foundations) will be meeting after the first of the year to start on their 2010 awards.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank those board members that have fulfilled their term. Thanks to Bob Lang and Frank Self for their 3 years of service. Thanks also go to Travis Loe for his volunteering to serve the remainder of Frank Castleberry’s term. I am always impressed with the work our board members do on their own time and what they give to make Canyon Country Club what it is.

Just a reminder to every one that the annual stockholder meeting is on January 18th. The meeting will be at 7:00pm in the clubhouse. We will be going over the normal business reports and electing 3 new board members. There will also be discussion on the grant process and the financial stability of the club.

See you at the Stockholder’s meeting.

Jerry Neufeld – President
Canyon Country Club



From the Golf Shop
Happy New Year to everyone. Hope your holidays went well and were spent with the ones you love.

The Christmas Gala went very well this year. Teresa and her staff made a wonderful meal. There were 80 people this year (and it was great to see everyone there). A big thanks to Cliff Webb and his singing group for the entertainment. They did a fantastic job. Also, thanks to Wilma Higginbotham for a job well done in helping Teresa organize this event. And last, but certainly not least, thanks to Teresa for the delicious meal. I think many people will agree that Canyon Country Club has the finest chef around, and if you haven't had a chance to eat anything that she cooks (and she can cook just about anything), you need to come out and give it a try. You won't be disappointed. Thanks again Teresa and a job well done.

New Year’s Eve Party
The Club will be hosting their annual New Year’s Eve Party. The party will start on December 31st at 7:00 p.m. The club will furnish snacks and finger foods. This is always a fun time so we hope to see everyone there. If you have any questions regarding the party, please call the golf shop at 499-3397 ext. 21.

Polar Bear Golf Tournament
Our annual Polar Bear Golf Tournament will be held on January 30th and 31st. We will shotgun start at 11:00 a.m. both days. The format is a two person scramble. Hopefully the weather will be good, so grab a partner and get the year started off right.

Stockholder’s Meeting
The annual Stockholder’s meeting will be held on Monday, January 18th at 7:00 p.m. I encourage all stockholders to come down for the meeting. A letter will be out around the first of January explaining the agenda of the meeting. Please come down and show your support of the club.

2010 Tournament Schedule
The 2010 Tournament Schedule will be available at the Stockholder's Meeting. It will also be available online at www.canyontxcountryclub.com. If you would like a copy of the tournament schedule please give me a call and we will mail you one after the stockholder's meeting.

Happy New Year
The staff at Canyon Country Club would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! My golfing resolution this year is to become a better putter. My putting costs me 3 to 4 strokes a round. I plan on really working on that part of my game this year. What costs you any unnecessary strokes during your round? Where do you think that you could become better in your golf game? Is it your short game or maybe off the tee? These are some questions to consider while there is snow on the ground and its really cold outside. If there is any way that I can help, don't hesitate to call me. See you on the course, hopefully soon when the snow melts and it warms up!