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PRSRT. STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID GRESHAM, OR PERMIT NO. 32 18 THE CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER July 2020 Charbonneau Men’s Club By JOHN MCLAIN COVID-19 limits ability for social, educational golf gatherings Is golf ready to return to normal? No. Maybe. Slowly. Normally, the Men’s Club tries to improve things a little each year. MCLAIN But then this is not a normal year. We are lucky to be playing golf at all. Even the national golf industry has had to make significant adjustments due to the virus crisis. The U.S. Open Tournament and many others have been postponed. And we too have made similar adjustments. The couples holiday event on Memorial Day was completed, but without the traditional and popular social dinner afterwards. And at the recent June board meeting, other changes were made that confirm this is not a normal year. No Invitational Tournament this year The pandemic crisis significantly limits the ability to bring together a large number of members and their guests, and is likely to continue to be a limitation for several months. Businesses have been damaged by the crisis and are financially limited in their ability to purchase advertising for the two-day tournament. The virus may rebound as the state and county opens up for limited business operations, trying to return to a new normal. The board has approved a plan to cancel the Invitational Tournament because it is not possible to live up to the traditional two-day golf and social format. In its place, there will be a replacement golf event. Details will be announced at a later date. Charbonneau Cup and Hole In One Prize Pool (HIOPP) As of June 6, the course is still in “modified cups mode.” However, the cups and traps may return to a normal status in the coming days and weeks, according to the head pro. When the course is back to normal, the Charbonneau Cup points will begin to accumulate for Men’s Club events. The HIOPP will also open to members who attain that rare accomplishment — a hole in one. June 20 Equipment Seminar Until the crisis rules allow for a large group gatherings, this educational event has been postponed indefinitely. Check the website for the most current 18-game schedule. The crisis continues to cause the Tournament Committee (Chairman Laurin Larsen) to adjust the 18-hole game schedule. The website will usually be the most up-to-date list of events. Events schedule Regular Play Days: Sign up for 18 holes on Wednesdays and Saturdays with Pro Shop staff by 2 p.m. the day before play for a golf-only event. For major events that involved catering, sign up seven days in advance. The Pro Shop staff will handle all sign-ups and payments for 18-hole golf and social events for the 2020 season. The process for signing up for 9-hole events has not changed. Golfers will enter their name on the sign-up sheet in a binder in the clubroom of the Pro Shop. Exceptions: Some events may be a little different (e.g. Invitational Tournament or Season Finale). The following events are tentative, due to the governor’s rules on who, what, and when certain restrictions are lifted. Golf is likely to occur, but any social or educational component is not assured. � July 4, Independence Day Golf; Couples event � July 11, 18-hole Guest Day � July 15, Men’s Night Out � Aug. 6-7, Replacement Event for Invitational Tournament Reminders Thank you to all the members who have stepped up to keep the course in great shape. Keep up the good work. � Repair ball marks on the green. Please fix several at each green you visit. � Pick up broken tees. Please collect and deposit broken tees in designated boxes or in trash bins. � Putt it out. Please do not “pick it up” on those two-foot putts during Men’s Club competitive events. � Shout “fore!” As the weather warms up, there you may find there are non-golfers walking on the course during your play. Please remember that the only gentleman thing to yell at a nongolfer walking on the course is “fore!” You should call the Pro Shop to notify them of the walkers but yelling unkind words at non-golfers is not acceptable Men’s Club behavior. Besides, you might find yourself yelling at your playing partner’s wife or family member (it can happen to you). CCC Activities By KIM HOSFORD Two opportunities for summer fun coming up Working within the government guidelines, the clubhouse opened for some limited activities and meetings June 7. We are looking forward to seeing more participation while keeping physically distanced and safe. In this uncertain time, changes occur daily so keep checking our CCC website for updates to our calendar and be sure you are on our email list so you receive our up- todate communications. Jetboating on July 9 Bring a jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen and a snack lunch for this fun river adventure! A two-hour scenic Jetboat tour is planned, featuring Portland history, wildlife and the Willamette Falls. This day trip will happen Thursday, July 9. Tickets are $65 and include transportation to and from Charbonneau. This is a thrilling ride so you will need to sign a waiver, however, my 80+ year old mother did this and loved it. We will depart Charbonneau See ACTIVITIES / Page 19 CHARBONNEAU VILLAGER Inside the Villager New year, new management — Page 2 Thank you, Cindy! — Page 10 Singles club goes all female — Page 15 Changes for board nominations — Page 8 Plus Event Calendar, all club reports and more! Published by VOL. 42, NO. 2 � FEBRUARY 2019 � CHARBONNEAU, OREGON With love in their hearts — Page 6 PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP PHOTO: JON HOUSE ADVERTISE IN THE VILLAGER! Reach every resident in Charbonneau. Contact Jesse Marichalar 971-204-7774 [email protected]