July and August,

The spiking temperatures at the end of May and beginning of June kicked off the pool season with a bang. We saw

record attendance on Memorial Day weekend. Our Memorial Day cook out Buffet also set records with more than 225 coming

out for lunch. Please keep our other summer holidays in mind, Independence Day is coming up! The pool will be open 10AM-

6PM and Chef’s July 4th buffet will be available from 11AM-2PM. Please call or e-mail and let us know if you will be dining

on the patio, pool deck, or pub. We are planning to add additional seating to be ready for a great day by the pool. Cam and the

guards are also planning lots of family fun and games that day as well. On the subject of record setting we are heading for a

record wedding season as well. We have a wedding reception almost every weekend. We, as always, will do our best to serve

our members around these events. Check with the club house on our seating options for these events.

The new Climbing Wall has been a huge hit, literally. I have witnessed some really great splashes! Please keep in

mind, that everyone must use the red, yellow and orange climbing grips only! Grabbing on to the pipe framing is very

dangerous. If you are up to the challenge, try climbing the red grips as they are the most challenging. Yellow grips are the

easiest. Any way you look at it is great fun! Make sure to please obey the posted safety sign no matter where they are at on the

pool deck.

We have a lot of great dining coming up around the Clubhouse. Chef Jason’s July Brunch will feature Southwest

cuisine and in August, Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles. The First week of July we are planning an outdoor Wine event

with some great northwest inspired foods and classic rock music. The featured wines will be from Charles and Charles

Wines. If you are not familiar with this winery it was founded in 2008 by two really rebellious rockers with the goal to make

amazing Rose. Their portfolio has expanded to cover a wide spectrum. The wine makers are Charles Smith and Charles Bieler

which alone each have great history with K Vintners, Three Theives, Beiler Pere et Fils, etc. Everyone’s July will be packed

with fun, travel, and local events like the John Deere Classic, Mississippi Valley Fair and Bix 7 run. We have plenty options as

well! Make plans to attend the second annual Car Show and Hog Roast.

At the Snack Shack this summer, we have added a new option, a wholesome superfood cookie. It has no artificial

ingredients, dairy free, egg free, vegan, gluten-free and soy free. These grab n’ go treats called Kakookies and are available in:

Almond Cranberry, Boundary Waters Blueberry, Cashew Blondie and Dark Chocolate Cranberry.

The Wellness Center’s new cardio equipment is in and is a great upgrade to the facility. If you have not had a chance

to try some of the new pieces of equipment please let Anne, Cam or I know as we can help you become acclimated.

Our Tennis pro Maria has her program in full swing on both the tennis and pickle ball courts. All are welcome to join

in her Ladies, Men’s and Youth clinics. They are instructional and fun!

Otter’s Home Swim Team Meet is scheduled for July 11th

. We will be packed that day as all the Quad City Clubs

converse on our pool. The dinner buffet that evening is open to everyone so make plans to come support your Outing Club

Otters Swim Team.

I conclude this newsletter with a great quote by Thomas Edison, “There’s a way to do it better – find it.” Nearly

everything we do at the club or in life can be done better. The optimist in me is always looking for ways that things can be

done better. As a result of the club continuing to strive for better service and amenities, we are attracting some of the best

people in our community to be our members. Thank you to all the membership for their recruitment efforts this summer! The

summer food and beverage credit offer will continue through July and August. So tell your friends and neighbors it could net

you a $250 credit on your account.

See you at the Club!

Ernie Brauner

ernie@theoutingclub.com

The Outing Club

President Brock Earnhardt

Vice President Amy Trimble

Secretary – Treasurer Jim Sweeney

Board of Directors Matt Arnold Shawna Duske Glen Hummel Katie Spain Jim Tiedje Pete Wessels

Office (563) 324-5284

Fax (563) 324-1533

Email: info@theoutingclub.com

Website: www.theoutingclub.com

Wellness Center (563) 424-4597

General Manager Ernie Brauner, Jr., CCM

Assistant Manager Robert Specht

Administrative Asst. Becky Kummerfeldt

Membership & Special Events Coordinator Brit Pickering

Communications Coordinator Nicole Wessel

Executive Chef Jason Gomez

Wellness & Pool Director Anne Helms

Pool Manager Cam Curtis

Father's Day Brunch & Bloody Mary Bar

Sunday June 17th, 2018

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

July and August 2018

During Members Only there will be one lucky person that will win $50 food & beverage credit. You must be present to win.

There will be a main drawing of $250 food & beverage credit that contains the entirety of the membership. If you are present for members only your name will be entered into the main drawing. If your name is drawn and you are present you will win the credit. If your name is drawn and you are not present the pot rolls over to the next month with an additional $100 added for each month it has not been claimed. The pot starts over in January and July with a $250 food & beverage credit.

Members Only

Pot Of Gold

Members Only Dates:

July 12th August 9th

Welcome New Members

Kids Camp Join us for a week filled with Tennis, Swimming, Fitness,

Bowling, Cooking, Games, Crafts and much more!

Member Cost Regular Enrollment: $175 Late Enrollment $190

Non Member Cost Regular Enrollment: $220 Late Enrollment $235

(Forms due two weeks prior to camp start date, along with Camp Fee’s and Medical Authorization Forms)

2nd Annual Outing Club Car Show

Upcoming Events

July 4th – Fourth of July Celebration & Buffet July 6th – Live Music July 7th – Rock & Wine/ Late Night Swim July 8th – Southwest Sunday Brunch July 11th – Swim Meet @ Outing Club & Buffet July 12th – Members Only /Kids Night Out July 17th - 20th – Kids Camp July 18th – Swim Meet @ Crow Valley GC July 20th – Steak by the Ounce & Live Music July 25th – Swim Meet @ Oakwood CC August 1st – Otter’s Awards Banquet August 3rd – Live Music August 9th – Members Only/ Kids Night Out August 12th – Chicken & Waffle Sunday Brunch August 18th – Wellfest/ Hog Roast & Car Show August 24th – Steak by the Ounce August 31st – Labor Day Big Splash & BBQ Party & Live Music

July 17th – 20th Bradley and Amanda Azzaline

James and Melissa Bishop John and Kimbra Guzzo

Gregory and Melinda Hass Aryn and Ben Lloyd

Matthew and Lauren Newquist Jennifer Olsen John Richard

Larry & Faith Endresen Jacob & Carrie Moberg

Mark Ross & Chandie Pogue

We are so excited to have you as part of The Outing Club!

Remember until August 31st if you sponsor a new member both the sponsor and new member will receive a $250 food

and beverage credit

EMPLOYEE’S OF THE MONTH We would like to recognize Sarah Johnson!

Sarah loves to bartend and has been doing so since she was 16. She has a son, Cooper, who keeps her busy with his love for the outdoors and bugs! Whenever you see her around the club she always has a huge smile on her face.

Thank you for everything you do for the Club & Our Members!

We would like to recognize Brendan McBride!

Brendan initially worked at the Club as a server in high school. He returned after attending college in Iowa City and has been the Superintendent for over 10 years. He has three children that keep him very busy when he isn’t at the Club.

We appreciate everything you do for the Club & Our Members!