August 2011

Golf is a Good Walk Spoiled Mark Twain Benefit

Monday, August 22, 2011
You are invited to the Golf is a Good Walk Spoiled Mark Twain Benefit Golf Tournament. Proceeds will be used towards the completion of the Becky Thatcher House specifically for interactive displays for kids inside the museum. Prizes Awarded for 1st and 2nd place in two divisions, closest to pin, longest drive, and longest putt. To add to the fun, Mark Twain will be on hand to award the prizes! Four Person 18 Hole Florida Scramble with a Red, White and Blue Twist. Lunch begins at 10:30 am, Tee off at Noon, and Dinner at 6 pm. Entry fee of $75 per person includes lunch, dinner and golf cart. Help packages will be available for $40 and includes 25 of string, scissors and 3 mulligans. 50/50 Raffle tickets sold throughout the day. If you want to come to dinner only, the charge is $25 per person.

A Tradition Since 1903

Trouble Free Tuesdays

TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL
Only $10 for 1/2 Rack of Ribs
Great for Take-Out!

Make EVERY Tuesday trouble free! Take advantage of our great menu specials every Tuesday. We encourage you to bring a guest for a glass of wine and have a leisurely dinner here - or order dinner to go. Ladies are especially catered to on the third Tuesday of each month. Mark your calendars: August 16, September 20, October 18 and November 15.

You cannot eat this good or cheap any place in town!

Invitational Open
Special Events

Saturday & Sunday, August 27 & 28, 2011

On Saturday and Sunday, we will host a four person Scramble in flights. Day One determines flights with a Calcutta held Saturday evening. Day Two will determine Flight Champions and Calcutta Champions. This is a great event for the Hannibal Country Club so we encourage teams to form and welcome the groups back to the clubhouse with a toast to their efforts.

Club and non-club members can now host events at the Hannibal Country Club. To book your event, please contact April Kent, Club Manager, 221-1123.

Front left to right: Dan Cooke, Doris Nichols, Rita Nelson, Dominic Whiston, John James & Jim Harris

Congrats to Club Champions!

Mid-Year Report

At mid-year it is an appropriate time to let you, our members, know the condition of our club and whether we are heading in the right direction. First, I am happy to report that we are living within our budget. Revenues for the first 6 months are ahead of budget and expenses are in line with budget. We are striving to end the year with another small surplus. Membership stands at 182. Weve ended the decline in membership and when the economy improves we anticipate growth in membership. We havent had to use our line of credit this year. Our capital improvement loan is $124,776. Utilizing the line of credit this year depends on your usage of the club. All dues have been collected for the 2011, therefore we must depend on income from the restaurant, pool and golf facilities. Please use your club. April and Bruce continue to provide good food and service from the restaurant. If you havent tried the ribs on Tuesdays, youve missed a delicious and economical meal. Theyre featuring ribs every Tuesday and only on Tuesdays. The restaurant is operating at a break even level for the first 6 months. With the last half of the year being stronger for the restaurant, we anticipate it being in the black again this year. For some of you who havent been making your minimum restaurant, dont forget you can order takeout. Just call the club, place your order and theyll have it ready for you to pick it up. As you know, weve had three rounds of storm damage this year. Many of our members stepped up to help clean up the mess. The latest one was just 4 days before the Club Championship. Larry, Henry and a host of volunteers did an amazing job of getting the course ready. Overall the golf course has been in great shape. If the weather cooperates we hope to avoid the burnout we experienced last year. Jeff did a great job with the club championship and congratulations to Dominic Whiston and Doris Nichols, our 2011 men and womens club champions. Speaking of golf, this year Jeff has a new video golf training system to help us improve our game. Call Jeff to schedule a session. Its amazing! In conclusion, your board is pleased with the progress weve made in the last year and a half. While we arent flush with cash, our finances are stable and were living within our budget. Were working for continued improvement to provide you with a great club. Perry Mac Fisher, President

Mark Your Calendar

Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 11 Aug 13 Aug 16 Aug 17 Aug 20 Aug 22 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 27 Aug 27 Aug 28 Sept 23 Oct 14 Ladies Golf Orange Ball ~ 9 am Pairs & Spares Battle of the Sexes ~ 1 pm Mens Golf Scramble and Stag ~ 1 pm Immegart Wedding for 200 Trouble Free Tuesdays ~ 5:30-6:30 pm Ladies Day Luncheon ~ 12 pm Pairs & Spares 1 BB Blind Draw ~ 1 pm Mark Twain Museum Fundraiser Golf Tournament and Dinner Ladies Golf 1 Best Ball ~ 9 am Chamber of Commerce Dinner for 30 Anniversary Party for 30 All Golfers Scramble Invitational Open ~ 9 am All Golfers Scramble Invitational Open ~ 10 am Membership Drive Fall Folklife Festival Pre-Party

2011 BOARD Of DIRECTORS Mac Fisher, President Mike Mechlin, Vice President Andrea Scott, Secretary/Treasurer Dolly Athman Dean Doyle Warren Barrett Jim Harris Jim Behrens Doris Nichols Jeff Bross Sally Poole Steve Carroll Ralph Shaw COmmITTEE CHAIRS Pairs & Spares: Dan and Rita Nelson Entertainment: Robyn Williamson Greens & Grounds: Dean Doyle & Ralph Shaw House & Property: Bruce Athman & Bob Chriscinske Ladies Golf: Joann Hamilton & Rita Nelson Mens Golf/Stag: Ron Meyer Finance: Doris Nichols Membership: Steve Carroll Press Liaison: Mary Bailey Marketing: Sally Poole Club House manager April Kent 573.248.1123 clubmanager@hannibalcountryclub.com Golf Professional Jeffrey Kent 573.221.0629 golfpro@hannibalcountryclub.com Course Superintendent Larry Naggatz 573.248.1123

Very Special Thanks

monthly Late fees Start in August

To all of those members who came to help clean up the club after the second wave of storms. You all went above and beyond the call of duty. Because of each one of you, the Club Golf Championship was held on schedule and the greens look great.

Starting with July invoices that go out in August - all members whose bills are over 60 days past due will be charged a $25 late fee. This late fee will be charged monthly until your account is current.

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