FCCC Club Connection April 2014 | Page 2

ON THE COVER PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Mark Smith Club President This month’s update will be brief, since I am writing this between golf rounds while on vacation. However, I took time out to return to Fort Collins to attend our Board meeting and to meet with Scott and the staff on some progress updates on our financial performance, membership promotion, and of course, our construction project. Let me give you a few highlights: The construction project is moving along very nicely. We were approved by the county on our non-conformance petition. We are now moving forward with demolition of the cart barns and modifying the entrance between the clubhouse and the grill to improve access during construction. You all should have received Scott’s message regarding the construction zone for the summer and a map to keep you informed of the “alternate” paths we’ll need to utilize during construction. We will emphasize communication to make sure you know what’s going on with the project this summer. I’d like to thank everyone in advance for their patience. I would also like to personally thank Drew Stapelman, our Facility Manager, for his above-and-beyond efforts on the numerous issues that come up on a project like ours. We are very lucky to have someone with Drew’s leadership and technical skills on our team. I am pleased to say that we are on track financially through the first 5 months of our fiscal year. We’ve set ourselves up for a solid summer of results. We are slightly ahead of last year’s exit in membership numbers (up 5), which is good for this time of year. We’ve seen great momentum in social/tennis members and we really are expecting to see a big increase in golf members as the weather improves. We are hosting “open houses” twice a month in April, May and June. We’ll be sending out announcements to members in addition to running a direct mail campaign. I encourage you to invite potential members to these events. You and your guests will get to meet with every department leader to get an appreciation for all of the wonderful programs we offer. Finally, I’ll mention a few miscellaneous updates. For those who attended our Strategic Planning sessions in August, you’ll remember that we were planning to close a deal with a development bordering Richards Lake to buy 50 golf and 25 tennis memberships. That agreement was completed in March on schedule and consistent with the terms we presented. The Board is also working on updating our logo. We are trying to make sure it appeals to our target members, existing members, and works well for apparel sales. You will hear more on this topic this summer. Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner. See you at the Club! 2 :: APRIL 2014 easter BRUNCH and EGG HUNT Easter is our Club’s most treasured family tradition, the biggest day of the year and one not to miss! Enjoy a spectacular brunch buffet featuring a dazzling array of Chef Greg’s finest breakfast and lunch specialties, carved meats, omelets, pancakes made to order and so much more. The Easter Bunny and his friends will make appearances throughout the day to entertain the kids and lead them on two Easter Egg Hunts. A petting zoo will also be on site for entertainment. Sunday, April 20 Buffet from 10 AM - 2 PM Egg Hunts at 11:30 AM and 2 PM Petting Zoo in the Gazebo from 11 AM - 2:30 PM Adults $28.95++, Seniors $24.95++, Kids 12 and Under $13.95++ Call the Club Office at (970) 482-1336 for reservations. SPREAD THE WORD! Invite your friends to join the Club; our Summer Membership Promotion has arrived. GOLF NOW $3,000! SOCIAL/TENNIS $1,000! To arrange a “Member for a Day” experience for your referral, contact Danielle Beaumont, Membership Director at (970) 305-2871 or [email protected]