MARCH—2017—EDITION
Table of Contents:
President Message….….1
President’s Message
Isn’t Mother Nature amazing? Last
President Message cont.
& GM Message……….....2 year we were golfing in March;
2016 M/G Sponsors.…....3
Men’s Club News &
NISMGA News……...…..4
Men’s Club 2017
Schedule………..………..5
TLV Women’s 9 Hole
Application…………....….6
TLV Women’s 18 Hole
News & Application……..7
Thank You’s……..……....8
previous year we were golfing in
February. Although, we budget for
our golf season to begin in April, as
a board member, my worries immediately move to revenue…how will
this lingering white beauty affect our
bottom line? But, then I think to our
staff and the great plans they have
been working on all winter to
increase outside revenue. They just
attended the Spokane Golf Show
and are exhilarated. I cannot wait
to hear all the details.
Did You Know &
Soda Tabs………….........9 We have so much to share with
Thank You’s……..…......10 you! One exciting detail is Katy.
Club House App…….....11
April Deadline &
Carol Strausburg…........12
Nextdoor.………...….….13
AWGA Rep of the Year..14
Board Members &
Committee Info…………15
Activities……………..….16
She has been promoted to a
full-time employee. Congratulations
Katy! With a new Point-Of-Sale
system that will allow for numerous
ways to market online; Katy and
Darin will be very busy promoting
our Village. I expect Darin will give
a great presentation on the new
program and what that means to us
in an upcoming meeting.
The Board has been working very
closely with the restaurant committee, Darin and Kevin to select a
candidate to lease the restaurant.
We had well-qualified applicants
and the decision was not an easy
one. These folks put in a lot of
hours sharing their expertise in
participating in the interviews, the
selection and the lease preparation.
I cannot thank them enough for
their commitment to this endeavor!
At this writing, we have offered a
lease, and will announce as soon
as we have legal review and all
parties have signed, hopefully
before you read this. It was recommended by every applicant, the
committee and staff that the bar be
relocated to a more central area
(which will allow for member activities/functions in the “old” bar).
Kevin is spearheading the project to
be completed by the opening of the
golf season.
I would like to briefly reference my
last month’s letter. I thank each and
every one of you for taking the time
to reply by email and telephone.
Your sharing of your concerns, your
suggestions, your frustration, your
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President’s Message (cont.)
interested parties and comes with the recommendation of Darin and myself.
recommendations, your confidence, your
encouragement, and your questions are most
appreciated. It is my goal to answer each of
you individually as you took the time in your
busy schedules to reply to my request.
As part of the investigation, the long debated
issue of moving the Bar became a significant
focal point. The present layout creates many
problems in providing good reliable service.
The decision has been made to move the bar
There is a moose on the loose in the Village. and convert the old bar area into a banquet or
Have you seen our meandering moose? It area available for private dining. The bar will be
might be a good time to talk with the children move to the center section of the restaurant.
about interacting with our Village wildlife. While
they look like gentle giants, they actually The ability for restaurant staff to see all the
perceive us as a threat. They become more areas they are to be serving is key to ensuring
aggressive in winter when they are hungry, tired good timely customer service. Like many
of walking in deep snow, and being harassed by restaurants in the area, having a bar located in
animals and humans. Keep a safe distance and the center of the facility lends itself to efficient
service. Creating a warm, comfortable and
respect their personal space.
inviting atmosphere will be a primary goal for
We are all looking forward to the spring thaw the new floorplan.
and the return of our snowbirds. Travel safely;
see you soon. To our diehard year-rounder The concern about family dining is being
residents, you are amazing. Hopefully, the sun considered and enforcing proper public
will shine upon you very soon. To our crew, we etiquettes will be essential. The new private
could not have managed and maneuvered dining area can be used for family dining when
without your hard work in the wee hours to not in use for planned events.
provide us with safe passage throughout our We need to use the entire space of the Club
House to its full potential and making these
Village. Thank you!
changes will help accomplish that.
Sara Thweatt
President
These changes are ultimately done at the
approval of the Board and Committee, however,
the staff highly recommended the changes and
General Manager’s Message
we do so to improve the experience that TLV
members as well as the general visiting public
At the time of this writing, we are in negotiation will enjoy.
with the restaurant operator who was selected
by the Board and the Restaurant Advisory Com- Kevin Sharrai
mittee. The initial selection was made by the General Manager
Board after multiple interviews with several
We truly appreciate all sponsors who have generously given to make
the 2016 Member-Guest a success. Please thank and support these
sponsors:
MAJOR SPONSORS
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TLV Men’s Golf Club
Coeur d’Alene Paving and Redi Mix
Parker Toyota
Rathdrum Physical Therapy
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
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 Spirit Lake Family Dental
Lakeland Physical Therapy
 Perfection Tire
NBS Promos
 Columbia Bank
Rathdrum Fitness
TLV Women’s 18 Hole Golf Club
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
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Olson, Strausburg, Nocella, Genduso,Spagnola, Voelz
Twin Lakes Village Member Guest Committee
Border Sheet Metal
Cassel Promotions
Ballard Golf Carts
Century 21 – Susie Roope
Haddock & Associates
Golf Cars Inc.
Inland Images – Char Burrill
Rambo and Ebony Puyear
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Lanette Clark
Bob and Diane Thomas
Kootenai Electric
Ponsness/Warren
Wheat & Associates Insurance
“The Turn” Restaurant
McNamara Family Dentistry
Earl and Yvonne Parker
Rockpoint Condo Association
DONATIONS
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Avondale Golf Course
Russell Grove
Coeur d’Alene Golf Course
The Big Picture Portraits
Coeur d’Alene Resort
Squeaky’s Car Wash
Chewelah Golf and Country Club
Ginny Flagler
The Highlands Golf Course
Frannie Nocella
The Links Golf Course
Perfection Tire
Wandermere Golf Course
Ballard Golf Carts and Motor Sports
TLV Golf Course and Darin Vaughn
Lori Brown
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Prairie Falls Golf Course
Tony’s on the Lake
Stoneridge Golf Course
Embers Restaurant
Palouse Ridge Golf Course
Bubbles and Bows Pet Spa
Brian and Kelly Jo Hilliard
Westwood Nursery
Border Sheet Metal
Pepsi Beverage Company
Northland Nursery
Tracey’s Corner Hair Salon
Country Cleaners
LePeep Restaurant
Patty Garbrick
Rathdrum Hardware
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Simply Cindy – Cindy Taylor
Columbia Bank
Blue Bunny Ice Cream
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
Natural Grocers
Dairy Queen
Anthony’s Restaurant
Great Northwest Wine
Carol Strausburg
Syringa Japanese Café
Super One Foods
Beth Brown
Ott-Knott Golf Carts
The new season is upon us and it’s time to renew your GHIN, Men’s Club Membership and
pre pay the tournament fees. Also, if you did not pay for the Hole In One insurance last fall,
you can pay now for the season.
The total this year is $141.00 ($146.00 with Hole in One) This fee includes $31.00 for your
GHIN activation, $25.00 for your TLV Men’s Club dues and $85.00 for pre paid tournament
fees. Your GHIN will not be activated until you pay, and if you pay after March 31, it takes a
month to activate.
Membership applications, etc. are available through the TLV Pro Shop. If you need clarification, contact Club Pro Darin Vaughan, 687-1311, or [email protected].
The $85.00 Tournament Fee includes eight (8) tournaments, free lunch at the Spring and Fall
Meetings, British Open Breakfast and the Ryder Cup Dinner. (including your significant other)
To take full advantage of the pre paid tournament fees, you should pay by May 13 th.
Now’s the time to also sign up for the Men’s League action. Play begin May 25th.
Again contact Darin. Application forms and detail are available at the Pro Shop.
There will also be other events such as, Beat the Pro.
Let’s get ready for another fantastic season!!!!!!
Darrel Albert, Secretary/Treasurer
T he North Idaho Senior Men's Golf Association (NISMGA)….
Is in need of a "Rep" from TLV
PAST DUTIES
1. Register NISMGA members for the year and collect dues.
2. Register weekly TLV participants and collect fees and disseminate information.
3. Normally, participate in two meetings per year with the first normally in April to
establish summer schedule.
4. Co-ordinate efforts on tournaments at TLV.
Meet new and interesting people in North Idaho as you play other courses in North
Idaho.
Please contact Darin if interested, [email protected].
2017 Tournament Schedule
Twin Lakes Village Men's Club
Tournament Entry Fee, $85, if Paid by May 10th , 2017
Included in pre-paid fee, British Open Breakfast and Ryder Cup Dinner
$25 fee per tournament, if not paid up front, Meals Extra
May 13th
Opening Day, Teams, 1,2,3 ball format
Sat, 8 am Shotgun
Signup Deadline: 5 pm Wed, May 10th
May 13th
Men's Club Luncheon and Spring Meeting
Luncheon and Spring Business Meeting
following Tournament—free to all members
May 25th
Men's League Begins—play every Thurs
Playoffs begin Aug 10th (playoffs run 3 weeks)
June 7th
Beat the Pro
Wed, 8 am
June 11th
Three Sixes
Sun, 1 pm Shotgun
2 Man Teams, Pro Shop will create teams
Signup Deadline: 5 pm Thurs, June 8th
Stableford
Sat, 1 pm Shotgun
June 24th
Signup Deadline: 5 pm Wed, June 21st
July 8th-9th
Ryder Cup
12 pm tee times both days
Limited to 32—Two teams—Ryder format
Signup Deadline: 5 pm Mon, July 3rd
July 9th
Dinner after Play
July 22nd
British Open (Ladies $10 entry fee)
Sat, 1 pm Shotgun
Players pick their pro—Pro's score on Sun used
Signup Deadline: 5 pm Wed, July 19th
British Open Continental Breakfast
Sun, 8 am—10 am
July 23rd
Open to Men's Club Members, one guest
July 29th
First Round Match Play Championship
Sat, 12 pm, Starting Times
$10 entry
Signup Deadline: 5 pm Fri, July 29th
Aug 12th—13th TLV Member/Guest Tournament
Aug 26th—27th Men's Club Championship
Sept. 9th
Sat/Sun, 7 am Shotgun
Flighted—Club Champion is low gross for 2 days
Signup Deadline: 5 pm Wed, Aug 23rd
Skins Game
Sat, 11 am Tee Times
Signup Deadline: 5 pm Wed, Sept 6th
Sept. 16th
Sept. 16th
Men’s Club Closing Day
Sat, 8 am Shotgun
Individual Stroke, Flighted
Signup Deadline: 5 pm Wed, Sept 13th
Men's Club Luncheon/Business Mtg
Following Tournament—free to all members
TLV LADIES 9 HOLE GOLF
2017 SEASON MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
We Would Love to Have You Play Golf with Us!
Thursday Mornings — Shotgun Start — 8:30am or 9am Start
(Month Dependent)
2017 DUES : Regular Membership—$48.00
Associate Membership—$17.00*
(*Requires 18 hole league membership with GINN#)
Send Your Dues & Completed Form to:
ABBY MAGNUSON
QUESTIONS: Abby Magnuson
Ann Rholl, Treasurer
2017 LADIES 9-HOLE GOLF
Dues Deadline for League Roster: March 16, 2017
Your Name: ____________________________________________
Phone:_________________________________________________
Contact Address:________________________________________
E-Mail:_________________________________________________
Thanks! Hope to see you in the Spring
TLV WOMEN’S 18 HOLE GOLF
Mission Statement : Women helping others to learn, appreciate, and enjoy
the game of golf.
Join us for Tuesday morning play May through September
Weekly, monthly, yearly and tournament awards
Annual Dues: $75.00
Due by March 1st, 2017 to be included in the Roster
Treasurer: Diane Thomas
Handicap Chair: Mary Lou Bunn
Mary Lou will be accepting dues checks November through March
TLV WOMEN’S 18-HOLE CLUB
2017 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
FILL OUT & SEND THE FORM BELOW WITH YOUR CHECK FOR $75.00
MADE OUT TO “TLV WOMEN’S 18-HOLE CLUB” TO :
MARY LOU BUNN
NOTE: Please do NOT send or take your payment to the Pro Shop!!
PLEASE HAVE YOUR DUES IN BY MARCH 1, 2017
Name ____________________________________ Phone #_______________________
Local Address ____________________________________________________________
City ________________________________________ Zip ________________________
E-Mail __________________________________________________________________
Questions? Call Diane Thomas or Mary Lou Bunn
We would like to thank all who helped
make my brother, Dale's last days be
memorable... The kindness shown by
many people at Twin Lakes will not be
forgotten.
Thank you,
Les and Barb Wilson
My brother, Rob, and I would like to express our gratitude to all
the kind, generous friends that made themselves available to
help our Dad, Dale Wilson, in his final days at Twin Lakes Village.
Your thoughtfulness warmed our hearts, lifted our spirits and
made the days easier. For those who cleared snow (both friends
and employees), prepared food, decorated inside and out for
Christmas, caroled, visited, placed the newspapers at the front
door, blessed a St Joseph statue, helped print and fax oodles
of papers and came to the memorial gathering, we can’t thank
you enough. Thank you also for sharing your stories about and
love for Dad. He thought so much of all of you too, and loved
being a part of your community.
Best wishes to all of you!
Kathi and Rob Wilson
It might be hard to believe today that the little town tucked
away at the foot of the mountains on the east side of the
Rathdrum Prairie was once the seat of Kootenai County and, in
1884, with 2,000 residents, was larger than either Spokane or
Coeur d’’Alene. (Spokesman-Review article)
Timberlake HS Girls Varsity Basketball team are the
reigning State Champs. They won last year and this year. Matt
Miller is the coach and works in our Pro Shop occasionally.
(News)
Groundhogs Day 2015 there was 0” of snow on the ground and
Groundhogs Day 2017 there were 42” of snow on the ground.
(Terry Holt, Golf Course Superintendent)
Please save your tabs from soda cans, etc. The tabs are for Kootenai Medical Centers
Social Services which help provide medical equipment to those in need.
You can bring them to the Office or take them to Christie Hubble.
Thank you so much for all the get
well wishes from my recent hospitalizations. Your cards, flowers,
phone calls and offers of assistance have been so appreciated. I
am truly blessed for the kindness
this village has expressed.
Hugs,
Diane Kellar
Dear Friends,
Some of you are aware that Lee had a small stroke and is
in rehab. He is recovering well. It seems timely for us to be
nearer to family now and have plans to move into a Retirement Center in La Connor, Washington.
Needless to say, it will be hard to leave TLV. It ‘s been
home for over 20 years!
Your comraderies have been a joy. Your care and support
have been a true blessing. We are sincerely grateful
to all! We will be in touch.
Love,
Lee & Clare Stoneman
The Club House Committee needs one additional members to fill out the committee.
If you would like to contribute to the future of the Village, please complete the application below and return it to Judy in the Administration Office. The committee will review
all applications and make a recommendation to the Board.
Twin Lakes Village
Club House Committee Application
Name (please print) ________________________________________________
Are you currently a member in good standing? Yes____ No____
Full Time Resident____
Part Time Resident____ (Check One)
Twin Lakes Address:________________________________________________
TLV phone number:_________________ Alternate number:_________________
E-Mail Address:______________________ Length of time at TLV:____________
General or Special abilities and/or experience:___________________________
________________________________________________________________
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List your reasons for consideration of appointment to the Club House Committee:
________________________________________________________________
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Candidate’s Signature:___________________________ Date:______________
If news is submitted after the deadline,
(Thursday, March 23rd) it will go into the
May Newsletter.
Please email news to
Katy, [email protected]
Thank you for your consideration!
New Members
Thomas Haroldsen—5305 W Fairway Ln #18—[email protected]—801-514-2343
CONGRATULATIONS
Carol Strausburg for being inducted
into Fountain Valley High School’s
Hall of Fame!! We are proud of you!!!
Since I was a child (1970's) I
have walked into the FVHS gym and saw
the boys basketball Hall of fame board
with nothing about the girls program.
Thus I am OVERJOYED to invite all of
you to the celebration of the first inductee into the inaugural girls basketball
Hall of fame.
Carol started coaching in 1977, she has
385 wins and 21 CIF playoff appearances. She is truly a Baron 4 Life!
Congratulations to our former staff
member.
Please join us!!
Ms. Marianne Karp
FVHS Mathematics Instructor
of the BCC Ladies 18 from 2015-2016 characterizes Patty as an enthusiastic, dynamite “go-getter” who’s impressed the whole
ladies group by making golf fun for all
women. She’s able to make people listen
when she talks about how important it is to
fill out GEM surveys, or the many reasons
you might want to participate in a tournament halfway across the city. If she needs
to, she’ll even bring in props and put on a
skit to try and get her message across! For
her part, Patty credits Janice for supporting her ideas to engage the ladies in creative ways, and is also gratified that every
time she asks for volunteers to do something, the ladies at BCC step up to the plate,
often involving their husbands, as well.
Please join me in CONGRATULATING
Patty Garbrick!!! She was awarded
the 2016 AWGA Rep of the Year for
the entire state of Arizona. What
a great honor this is!! We are
proud to have Patty as part of
our “Village” family.
When asked what she enjoys the most
about being a Rep, Patty replied, “I enjoy
bringing information to my club about such
a great organization that encourages golf
for all ages, from those just beginning, to
those in the twilight years of their game.”
She also likes meeting other Reps and
swapping ideas, as well as being able to volunteer at LPGA events like the Founder’s
Cup and Walgreens Charity Classic, where
she can help answer questions for people
interested in learning more about golf. Former AWGA Board Member and Briarwood’s
Rules Chair, Cindy Bryniarski, shares with
us that Patty even goes out of her way to
support Briarwood’s Medallion players by
bringing them snacks and hand warmers
on game days!
AWGA Reps are liaisons between women’s
leagues and the AWGA. They encourage
club members to participate in AWGA
events and seminars, and keep club members updated through varios communications and meetings. This year’s AWGA Rep
of the Year is Patty Garbrick of Briarwood
Country Club, whose dedication, fun-loving
nature, and “outside the box” thinking are Briarwood is fortunate to have Patty as
a big part of what makes her a successful
their AWGA Representative, and we are
Rep.
happy to name her the 2016 AWGA Rep of
the Year.
Growing up on a farm in Nebraska, Patty
never thought about playing golf until she Each year, we send surveys to the Presidents of
our Member Clubs, asking if they would like to
married a golfer. She took golf lessons a
nominate their Representative to be the
few times while working as a nurse and
found she loved the game, even though she “AWGA Rep of the Year”. The Presidents andidn't have a chance to play regularly until swer a series of questions about their Rep’s
knowledge and engagement levels, and the
she retired in 1994. She has experience as a award goes to the nominee with the highest
nursing instructor and as a member of var- score.
ious Boards of Directors, both of which
have honed her ability to inform and influence her audiences.
Patty was Briarwood’s AWGA Rep assistant
in 2015, and 2016 was her first year as
main AWGA Rep. Janice Aiken, President
BOARD MEMBERS & COMMITTEE INFORMATION
TLV OFFICE ADDRESS, NUMBERS & EM AILS
BO AR D MEM BERS
Twin Lakes Village POA
Pro Shop Phone: 208.687.1311
5416 W Village Blvd
Office Phone: 208.687.1312
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Fax: 208.687.0999
Emails:
General Manager — [email protected]
Office Manager — [email protected]
Golf Pro — [email protected]
Marketing — [email protected]
Sara Thweatt
President
Carole` Jenness
Secretary
Ray Klesh
Treasurer
TWIN LAKES VILLAGE COMMITTEES
Committee
Chair (acting)
Board Liaison
Activities
Architectural
Blue
Club House
Finance
Green
Landscape
LRPC
Restaurant
Scholarship
Cheryl Harris
Mary Sue Degerman
Chris Voelz
Diane Kellar
Diane Thomas
Mary Lou Bunn
Thanne Halsted
Wendy Veale
Gale Salo
Dale Hendrickson
Sara Thweatt
Ray Klesh
Dale Hendrickson
Carole` Jenness
Michele Sowers
Linda Simpson
Dale Hendrickson
Gale Salo
Dale Hendrickson
Director
Gale Salo
Director
Wendy Veale
Director
C O M M I T T E E M E E T I N G T I M E S A N D D AT E S
1. ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE—Wednesday year round at 10am.
2. ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE—Meets as needed. Approves most requests via email, because people
need them as soon as possible.
3. BLUE (DOCKS AND WATERFRONT) COMMITTEE—2nd & 4th (as needed) Monday of the month at 11am.
4. CLUBHOUSE/RECREATION COMMITTEE—1st Monday of the month at 1pm.
5. FINANCE COMMITTEE—Thursday before the Board Workshop at 1:30pm.
6. GREEN COMMITTEE—1st Thursday of the month at 9am.
7. LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE—1st Friday of the month at 9am.
8. LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE—1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6pm.
9. RESTAURANT ADVISORY—
10. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE—Meets as needed.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Ladies Bible Study will be at
Pat Kobylensky’s starting at
9:45am. They will be studying
the book of Job.
We would love to have you join Ladies
Coffee and Activities Meetings Wednesday
mornings 10am in the Loft. It’s a time to
meet your neighbors and make new
friends, visit and catch up with old
friends. You also will find out what is
happening in the Village and help plan
upcoming events.
We welcome and encourage all ladies to
join us. For more information please call
Pat Kobylensky.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Men’s Bible Study
Thursdays, 8am in Spirit
Lake. The group meets at
the Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church—
Contact Gordon Stephenson or Gale Salo,
or more information.
BOOK CLUB
The Book Club meets at
3pm, the first Tuesday of
every month at the Rathdrum
Library.
KNITTING
The Knitting Club meets at
the Rathdrum Library on
Tuesdays from 1pm to
3pm for those of you that are interested.
MAH-JONGG
Mah-jongg is at 12:30pm on
Wednesdays in the Club
House loft.