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Volume XXXVIII Number 2www.crown-colony.comc o u n t r y c l u bLeisure february 2017
Valentine’s Candlelight Dinner
with Elvis!David Allen as “Elvis”
rSVP by thurSday, Feb. 9contact Veronica at 637-8802
Make your reservations early...Limited Bistro Seating
MeMbers $35 Inc. per person non-MeMbers $40 Inc. per person
(Dinner and Concert)
Member/Cash Bar Available
TuEsday, FEb. 14, 20176:00-9:30 pm
Bar opens 6 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm
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Crown Colony Country Clubwww.crown-colony.com
Front Desk (936) 637-8900Karen [email protected] for Club Directory Assistance or to Make Reservations
Tee Times/Golf Proshop (936) 637-8800Ben [email protected]
To Go Orders (936) 637-8825Grill Dining
Membership/Accounting (936) 637-8802Veronica Luce/Membership [email protected]
Human Resource Director (936) 637-8810Sherry IvinsPersonnel/Club Notary [email protected]
Stephen Tucker (936) 637-8808Golf Course [email protected]
Lin Lentz (936) 637-8830General [email protected]
Angie Reece (936) 637-8820Banquet/Catering [email protected]
Crown Colony Villas (936) [email protected]
Homeowner’s Assn. (936) 632-7990www.lufkincrowncolony.com
Monday Daytime Security (936)366-0415Rodney Squyres
At the Annual Membership Meeting on November, 15, 2016 we shared some facts and figures regarding the financial state of the Club. We had projected the Club would have a positive cash flow for 2016 of $21,929. I am pleased to report that, due to strong sales and Club usage in December, we more than doubled that number! As we dive head first into 2017, we are excited about the potential for growth and long term success of the Club. The first challenge we will face in 2017 is the decline in membership at Crown Colony. The total number of members at the end of 2015 was 537. By the end of 2016 the number of members in all categories had fallen to 502. This represents a 7% reduction in membership. 51% of our members
are age 61 and over. 33% of our members are age 40 to 60. A mere 16% of Club members are under age 40. On the surface, these statistics would seem to be discouraging. They are not, however, unusual in the private club industry nationwide. Our active Membership Committee will continue to work with Veronica Luce to come up with new and innovative programs to attract new members to Crown. The best ambassadors for our Club are our current members. If each existing member would encourage just one acquaintance, business associate or extended family member to join the Club in 2017 we would be able to continue to improve our facilities and amenities. Please consider making this commitment a priority this year. Contact Veronica about discounts and specials that we will be offering. It was noted at the Annual Meeting that tournaments and outside play (in the form of our popular “Stay & Play” packages) accounted for $188,660 in revenue in 2016. This represents a significant portion of our total revenue for the year and is a very important part of our success. We would not have been profitable without this outside revenue in 2016! We have
added several golf tournaments to the schedule for 2017 and are anticipating an even larger return! The piece of the puzzle that is missing is that we need more of our members to bring guests to play at Crown. While an incremental portion of food and beverage revenue helps to support the Club, guest fees have a larger impact on profitability as green fees and cart fees go directly to the bottom line. Invite that prospective member out for a round of golf on a course that continues to be one of the most highly rated in the state. “Thank you” to everyone who responded to the recent survey. We are still combing through the comments and suggestions and appreciate you taking the time to express your opinions and give us feedback regarding the services we are proud to provide. As we head into 2017 we believe we are on the right track and we appreciate your continued support. Famous humorist Will Rogers was quoted as saying, “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there!” We will not “just sit there”! Everything we do in 2017 will be focused on improving the total Club experience. We hope that you will come along for the ride!See you at the Club!
Message from the General Managerby lin lentz
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MGa newsby Mike reitzel January had an average of 14 players with a high of 17 and a low of 11. There were 13 different players placing in at least one event. Low score posted in January was Dale Green and Mike Reitzel with low net rounds of 62.
Raymond Vann was close behind with a low round of 63. Don Butler, Billy Mooney, Joe Max Green and Mike Reitzel all posted 3 low net rounds in January.
Dale Green 62 1stMike Reitzel 62 1st 68 2nd 72 3rdRaymond Vann 63 1st 69 4thJoe Max Green 64 2nd 69 4th 66 1stRobert Jackson 64 3rdBilly Mooney 64 3rd 661st 68 2ndJohnny Jackson 65 3rd 68 2ndDavid Smith 66 1st 69 3rdGary Day 67 2nd 69 2ndDon Butler 67 1st 67 1st 70 2ndBill Stewart 68 2nd 68 2ndDarcey Faircloth 69 3rdMax Haney 72 3rd
Enjoy your play!
ben’s Golf newsby ben burns, PGa head Pro
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Polar Bear Open Results January 14, 2017
Gross Per Person Net Jeff Portwood 73 1st $45 Grady Cashion 65.97Kyle Spradley Mike Haney
Bob Henderson 74 2nd $27 Monte Bostwick 66.32Betsy Henderson Ian Bostwick
Jan Kingham 76 3rd $18 Jay Shands 66.35Connie Kennedy Susie Shands
Super Bowl Open Saturday, Feb 4thTime: 9:30AM ShotgunFormat: 2 person best ball. Men, Women and Seniors. Pick which team you think will win. Post score on Saturday then watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 5th to see who wins. Team wins subtract a touchdown; if they lose add a touchdown. Anyone can play!Includes: 18 holes of tournament golf, and Prizes.Entry Fee: $15 per player plus carts. Deadline: Friday February 3, at close of business.
2017 Tournament schedule and current events: The new 2017 Tournament schedule can be picked up in the pro shop. There are other ways to stay up on all that is golf; you will always be able to read the leisure every month for events, you can read my weekly email and there will always be postings around the club of upcoming events. If you are not already receiving my weekly newsletter make sure you send me your email address at [email protected] and I will be able to get you added to the email list. If you are not familiar with my website and would like to
see current events all the time you can get a sneak preview by going to www.benburns-pga.com. Other ways to stay connected socially are Instagram at nikeproben, Twitter @Nikeproben and Facebook at Crown Colony Golf & Pro Shop.
Get Golf Ready Program: The most important programs are the ones we are continuing to promote to get people you may know involved in playing golf. This is our Get Golf Ready Program. This is a five lesson program for just $99. In five lessons we get students on the golf course enjoying this great game that we all love. You may have a group of people at your job around which we could build a weekly program This not only gets them playing golf but creates unity in your workforce. As you will read below we can go the whole year around.
Great Swing Training News: Starting now I have a net in the old racquet ball area. This will allow us thru winter to be able to run several programs to help make you a better golfer next spring. First, with Trackman we can work on the short game and full swings distances and direction to make sure you are consistently hitting your targets. In doing this we can make your dispersion patterns tighter. Second, if you are all about increasing your swing speed we have the Super Speed training system that will help you do this. Third, if you just want to make sure your swing is getting better, with the video system we have you can be on your way to having better mechanics. Fourth, as you may have read we now are doing TPI training that will help get your body physically ready for a great swing. If you would like to begin working on making you better for the spring just email me at [email protected]. Make this next year your best golf year!
Couples Valentine Scramble Saturday, February 11, 2017Time: 2:00pm Tee Times Entry: $15 per couple, plus carts Format: 2 person Scramble Includes: prizes
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Junior
newS Crown Colony Junior Golf Program is ready to get the season going. The NEW season begins in March. On Saturday, February 18th at 6pm we will be having our 2017 Crown Colony Junior Golf Kickoff Party. This is the second year the junior golf program will be doing a Kickoff Party to start off the year. The party is to inform all the families who have children interested in playing golf what the Crown Colony Junior Golf Program has planned for the year. Information will be given out for the Junior Golf Program such as when classes, camps, JR golf league and other special events will be. There will be a dinner served and a short presentation discussing what the program has planned for this year and the program’s goal.
Passing Shotsby Jonathan becker, tennis instructor
Things are on the up and up with the Crown Tennis Programs! Unfortunately, we still do not have enough takers to begin our ladies leagues as hoped. So if you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact me. In other news, my assistant pro, Peyton is currently booking lessons on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings.
He is booking quickly!! If you are interested you can contact him by call or text at (817) 739-6999.
See you all on the court!Jonathan Becker, USPTA
Come play and enjoy the Club!
Also there will be giveaways for the interested junior golfers who like to attend. The best part of the party is that it is FREE for the entire family. Please sign up before February 11th if your family would like to attend the Kickoff Party. You can sign up with Cory or at the proshop. Also starting February 1st we will be having a fundraiser for the Crown Colony Junior Golf Program. We will be raffling off certain items like Footjoy Shoes, Scotty Cameron Putters, Free Lessons, 1 month Free Junior golf classes and more. All raffle items will be posted on the Crown Colony Junior Golf Facebook page and in the proshop. The winners will be announced at the end of the Kickoff Party. For any questions about the Kickoff Party or the fundraiser please contact Cory at 936-637-8800 or come by the proshop. Remember to check out Crown Colony Junior Golf program on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
2017 Crown Colony Collegiate Open
If you missed this year’s Collegiate it was a great tournament with probably the best weather I have seen for this event. Texas A&M’s Brandon Smith fired a 68 on Tuesday to win the 2017 Crown Colony Collegiate Open at Crown Colony Country Club. Smith, who shot a 73 on Monday, finished with a two-round total of 141. Oklahoma’s Blaine Hale had the best score on Tuesday with a 67, and he finished with a total of 143 to place
second. Houston’s Matthew Dunn (72-72) and Memphis’ JC Campbell (71-73) tied for third with a total of 144. Campbell recorded a hole-in-one on the 12th hole. Other finishers in the top 10 were Jacob Veerman, Houston (77-68 — 145); Garett Reband, Oklahoma (71-75 — 146); Brady Price, Louisiana-Monroe (71-78 — 149) 1 Brandon Smith, Texas A&M 73-68--1412 Blaine Hale, Oklahoma 76-67--143T3 Matthew Dunn, Houston 72-72--144 JC Campbell, Memphis 71-73--1445 Jacob Veerman, Houston 77-68--1456 Garett Reband, Oklahoma 71-75--1467 Brady Price, Louisiana Monroe 71-78--149 Thanks for your support,Ben BurnsPGA Head Golf Professional Crown Colony Country Club936-637-8800
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2017 SeNIOr
Reminder:to-Go Food ordered
the 25th through the end of the month does not count toward
your food and beverage minimum
~ Sunday Brunch ~at the cluB, 11 am - 2pm
Please call 637-8900 to make reservations. Seating is limited and some private rooms are available. We offer your first glass of champagne or house wine at no charge, excluding holidays.
Breakfast7-11am
Breakfast7-11am
Breakfast7-11am
Breakfast7-11am
seafoodsunday brunch
11am-2pm
sunday brunchKid Friendly11am-2pm
sunday brunch11am-2pm
sunday brunchFamily styleFried Chicken
11am-2pm
Breakfast7-11am
Breakfast7-11am
Breakfast7-11am
Breakfast7-11am
Oriental Stir-Fry
Oriental Stir-Fry
Pasta Bar
February 2017 SuNday mONday TueSday WedNeSday THurSday frIday SaTurday
Happy HourPot of Gold Party
5-8 pm
Happy HourPot of Gold Party
5-8 pm
Club closes at 3 pm
Club closes at 3 pm
Club closes at 3 pm
Happy HourPot of Gold Party
5-8 pm
Happy HourPot of Gold Party
5-8 pm
Wine Dine&
Wednesday
Mexican Tamale/
Enchilada Bar
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MGA/LGASuper BowlTournament
CouplesValentineScramble2:00 pm
Valentine’s DayDinner & Dance
with Elvis
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HappyMardi Gras!
James & Barbara Kerbowon the $350 Pot of Gold Jackpot
on Thursday, January 19thPatrick & Leslie Day
won the $50 Pot of Gold Jackpoton Thursday, January 26th
Breakfast7-11am
Breakfast7-11am
Breakfast7-11am
Breakfast7-11am
seafoodsunday brunch
11am-2pm
sunday brunchKid Friendly11am-2pm
sunday brunch11am-2pm
sunday brunchFamily style
Fried Chicken11am-2pm
Breakfast7-11am
Breakfast7-11am
Breakfast7-11am
Breakfast7-11am
Oriental Stir-Fry
Pasta Bar
Pasta Bar
March 2017 SuNday mONday TueSday WedNeSday THurSday frIday SaTurday
Happy HourPot of Gold Party
5-8 pm
Happy HourPot of Gold Party
5-8 pm
Happy HourPot of Gold Party
5-8 pm
LGA First Tee Frolic
MGAMatch Play
Signup deadline
Club closes at 3 pm
Club closes at 3 pm
Club closes at 3 pm
Club closes at 3 pm
Happy HourPot of Gold Party
5-8 pm
Happy HourPot of Gold Party
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Wine Dine&
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Mexican Taco Bar
Rehearsals, Weddings, Receptions, Birthday Parties, Pool Parties, Proms, Showers, Banquets: Whatever The Occasion We Are Ready!
Let Us Help Make Your Event A Little Less Stressful!
Angie Reece, Banquet Director Call 936-637-8820 or email [email protected]
FriDay,March 17th
Congratulations!John & Amber Grigsby
won the February Fish Bowl drawing for Sunday Brunch for Two
Spring Forward Daylight
Savings Time begins
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Membership newsby Veronica luce, Membership director
We would like to Welcome Our Newest Members to the Club:
Eric Leclerc & Brenda WallisWould you like to receive a credit on your account???You can do this by sponsoring a new member in 2017! The one-time credit will be determined by the type of
membership of the sponsored member.
Sponsored member joins as Resident you receive a credit of $395
Junior $225/Social $115Non-Resident Adjacent $265/Non-Resident $185
New member will have to join under a one year contract, they will also receive their first month’s dues free.
Initiation fees are also being discounted for this special:
Resident (Non-Equity, Non-Voting) $500.00All other membership initiation fees $200.00
With one year contract
Also any member that sponsors a new member in 2017 will have their name and new members name in a drawing in December for one year free dues! Both members must be active and in good standing to qualify for the drawing. Contact me if you have someone you would like me to deliver membership information to!
Don’t forget we are still taking reservations for the Valentine’s dinner and dance with Elvis on February 14th! Call me for details. Last day to RSVP is Thursday February 9th.
Eric Leclerc & Brenda Wallis and family
come, play & enjoy our beautiful course
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lGa newsby Susan laws
attention LGa Members:We are now taking orders for the new LGA mandatory play day uniforms (pictured above.) The skirts are available in a subdued light grey or a more sinister dark grey while the mutton-sleeved shirts feature white muslin. When ordering, please state the size of your bustle. So, for better or worse, I will be assuming the job of Leisure “correspondent” for the LGA. In taking over this job from the incomparable Mickey Benton, I will have some mighty big shoes to fill. Thanks Mickey, for all you have contributed to these pages and for all you continue to do for our organization. As you know, our new officers were elected by acclamation at the Christmas luncheon. Pres: Mary Virginia Casper, 1st VP: Melisa Abeldt, 2nd VP: Gayle Brent, Sec: Mickey Benton, Treas: Julie Zeagler. We look forward to a wonderful year with this group at the helm. Please lend them your support whenever possible, including participation in our general meetings.
Our next GENERAL MEETING will be held on Thursday, March 2nd, in conjunction with the “First Tee Frolic.” I urge you to be there to express your opinions and to support the association. Complimentary breakfast and brief meeting at 9:00am. Tee off to follow. Don’t forget “Red Hot Mamas” (Feb 9th) is just around the corner. Grab your red attire and come out for this fun time. Play is Low Gross & Low Net. Also, mark your calendar for the Memorial Net, April 18th through 20th. More to follow on that great event. The next Babe of Babes qualifier will be Thursday, February 23rd. I’d also like to mention that we collected $290 last year with Babe of Babes money. We were proud to donate it to The American Cancer Society. In addition to our regular play days and LGA tournaments, let me encourage you to take advantage of some upcoming tournaments Ben has scheduled. MGA/LGA Super Bowl Tournament is Feb 4th and the Couples Valentine Scramble is Feb 11th. Check with the pro shop for more details. These should be a lot of fun! Want to mention our February birthday girls, Gayle Brent (2nd) & Debbie Alexander (7th). If I have forgotten anyone, let me know and I’ll bake you a cake! Get-well wishes and prayers still going out to dear Dorothy McCoy from all of us. Finally, as the weather warms, we can look forward to some quality fellowship and maybe even some quality golf shots as well. Come on out and enjoy this extraordinary game. As Humorist P.J. O’Rourke so eloquently described it, “Golf combines two favorite American pastimes: taking long walks and hitting things with a stick!” Bring your sticks and join us.
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Crown Colony Club Villas936.637.8888
The Villas have just the accommodations that you may need to entertain out of town guests or family members. Spacious and modern, each Villa features a sleeping area with two queen size beds with 32” flat screen TV, a comfortable sitting room with 40” flat screen TV with expanded cable including the Golf Channel, in-room washer and dryer, eat-in kitchen with a full size refrigerator, stove and microwave, updated bathroom and a private patio. Guests who stay at the Villas have access to the amenities of the Club. Championship golf, tennis, swimming, fitness center and first class dining facilities are only a few steps from your front door. From wedding receptions to family reunions, let the professional staff at the Villas provide you with the extra space you need.
Club MeMber DisCount PriCes:$100 per night. Member has to charge stay on their Club account to receive the discount.
Contact us at [email protected] or call 936.637.8888 for further information or to make reservations.
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CROWN COLONY LEISUREPublished monthly by Crown Colony Country Club
Layout & Design: Karen PetersonNotice: Crown Colony Country Club provides this publication for informational purposes only and assumes no responsibility
or liability for the statements made in this publication.
Grill DiningTuesday - Saturday 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday Breakfast 7-11 amSunday Dining 7 am - 3 pm
Main DiningSundays 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Men’s Locker RoomTuesday - Friday 6 am - 8 pmSaturday - Sunday open 6 am
900 Crown Colony DrLufkin, TX 75901-7420
RETuRN sERViCE REquEsTEd
Crown Colony Country Clubboard of direCtors
Term Expires
Cooper Castleberry President 2019 Jim Barrett Vice President 2018 Brenda Elliott Secretary 2018 Membership & Social CommitteeTom Billingsley Director 2019Ford Cartwright Director 2017Daniel Fuentes Director 2019 Connie Kennedy Director 2017 Fitness & Training CenterJan Kingham Director 2017 Club Appearance & DecorDon Langston Director 2019Mike Reitzel Director 2017Wes Welch Director 2018Robert Telford Director 2018Cragg Todd Jr. RepresentativeJosh Zeleskey Finance
Committee ChairpersonsMary Virginia Casper - LGA
Jim Barrett - Golf CourseMark Busbee - Membership
