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Longue Vue contacts:

Main Clubhouse Number 412-793-2232

Golf Pro Shop Number 412-793-2375

Clubhouse Fax Number 412-793-2584

General Email [email protected]

November 2015

MEMBER GUEST SHOOT —SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7

IN THIS ISSUE

Vue from the Greens

Men’s Fall Guest Day

Titleist Order Form

Hallowwen Smiles

Ode to our Sponsors

New Members

Emerald Club Award

Thanksgiving

Dinner and a Movie

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5

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Thanksgiving To Go

Sunday Brunches

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10

Calendar of Events 11

Longue Vue Club Website: www. longuevue.org

The 2015 Member - Guest Shoot

Saturday, November 7

continental breakfast: 8:30 a.m.

shooting starts: 9:00 a.m.

Skeet Trap 5 - Stand

lunch: 11:30 a.m.

cost: $200 per team (includes shells, targets, breakfast, and lunch for you and your guest)

parimutuals will be available

shooters of all experience levels are welcome

Reservations please: 412-793-2232

VUE FROM THE G REE NS

October has come and gone and, for the most part, so has the sea-son. The month, much like the entire season, brought highs and lows when it comes to the weather. We were blessed with great weather and perfect conditions for the Lesley Cup during the first week, and then cooler tem-peratures and periods of rain settled in to hamper closing events. It truly has been quite the season when it comes to weather extremes, from record breaking rainfall to drought and heat. I can only imagine what winter has in store; however, there are a lot of good things happening on the course.

During the second half of the month, beneficial cultural practices of venting/aeration were completed on all playing surfaces. A healthy dose of topdressing sand was applied to tees and approaches to improve firmness and growing medium. The fairways were sliced with hopes of one additional application prior to the ground freezing in middle to late No-vember. Greens will be needle-tined and topdressed during the first of November depending on weather. An additional light topdress application will be applied to both tees and approaches as well; my goal is to provide an adequate coat of sand to protect the crowns of all playing surfaces going into the winter months.

Outside of cultural practices, multiple in-house and outsourced projects have started on the property. The first phase of the cart path installation/repaving project began during the third week of October on #8 and #9. The cart path has been re-routed to the right side of #8 green (wrapping around the back) to improve turf quality in between #8 and #9 tees. An installation was completed to the left of #9 tees to reduce the congestion and traffic flow while improving player safety in a tight area. Finally, the existing path was re-paved across the land bridge with an exten-sion to the crest of the hill. XGD is scheduled to install drainage into #5 green, our final green, during the first week of November. Our first in-house construction project began on #16 white/gold tee during the last week of October. In conjunction with the new tee on #16, the forward tee will be lengthened and widened to create additional tee space. Following #16, we will move to #10 and begin work on lengthening the bottom tee to create additional tee space for the black and blue players. While on #10, we will make the forward green tee larger to provide an optional teeing ground for the red tee players and break all three tees into individual boxes on the upper tee. Once the upper tee of #10 is completed, only #13 tee remains to finish the tee identity pro-ject of all tees being the classic squared look.

As you can see, a lot is happening on the course and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience during any bonus days of golf that remain as winter approaches. Please remem-ber to follow us on twitter and our blog to stay up to date on all the projects over the next couple of months. Finally, I wanted to mention to the membership that we plan to start selling the fire-wood that we have accumulated over my first few years (Check the blog for additional details). If interested, please contact Matt Wolfe via email at [email protected]. Till then, we look for-ward to seeing you on the course! Fairways and Dreams,

Josh A. Saunders and The Greens Staff

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MEN’S FALL MEMBER G UEST RESULTS

This year, the first Fall Member-Guest event was contested on

Friday, October 16. This was a great way to enjoy 27 holes of golf

with a friend. The format was 18 holes of Better Ball of Partners,

followed by a 9-hole, 2-man Scramble. Kudos to the winners.

Overall Winners

Blue Flight: Dave Welsh and Chuck Pursh (-4)

Red Flight: Bob Weiss and David Laman (-4)

Low Better Ball of Partners (18 Holes)

Blue Flight: Terry Palmer and Randy McCombs (- 4)

Red Flight: Mark Lancellotti and Steve Bronder (-1)

Low 2 - Man Scramble (9 Holes)

Blue Flight: Kirk Klett and Greg Steinmetz (-2)

Red Flight: Bob Weiss and David Laman (-4)

Skill Events

Closest to the Pin #3: Keith Andrews Dean Naccarato 11’3”

Closest to the Pin #12: David Welsh Chuck Pursh 19’10”

SWAT Results

1st Place: Dave Welsh, Chuck Pursh, Ken Bollens, Brad Christof -7

2nd Place: Jim Crawford, Kirk Kuyat, Frank Demmler, Steve Burke -4

3rd Place: Josh Saunders, Toby Kiggins, Fred Miller, Dean Kartsonas -3

J . K . ELLIS TOURNAME NT WINN E RS

The LVC Luncheon Bridge Club meets each Thursday, the game runs from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. with a luncheon break. Free lessons are offered at 9:00 a.m. For more information contact Jane Weiss at 412-400-3358 or [email protected].

BRIDGE LUNCHEON CLU B MEETS EACH T HURSDA Y AT LVC

Chuck Pursh and David Welsh

David Laman and Bob Weiss

Congratulations to Jeff Troutman and Stephen Garrison, winners of the 2015 J. K. Ellis Tour-

nament. Mr. Troutman and Mr. Garrison were the final team standing ,in an original field of 64

teams. The J. K. Ellis is a season long better-ball of partners, single-elimination, match play

event, played from the White Tees at 80 percent of handicap.

MEN’S CR0SS COUNTRY GOLF - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

The Men’s Cross Country Golf Event will be a 10:30 Shotgun (there will be no other play this

morning until the event is finished). Sign up as a single. The Pro Shop will make pairings. Play

will be alternate shot. Holes are…

1 Tee to 4 Green 5 Tee to 10 Green 11 Tee to 18 Green

The entry fee is $20 cash. There will be a hot lunch available after play.

FREE BA LL PERSONALIZ ATION

LADIES ’ GOLF AND HOLIDAY PARTY - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10

Save the date and plan to share the holiday spirit with your friends. Whether you

swing a club, a racquet or both, we hope you swing by the club on Thursday,

December 10, and celebrate the season! Mark your calendar and watch for more

details to come.

GREE NSKEEPERS ’ REVENGE RESULTS

Despite the tricky, should we say nearly impossible, pin placement by Josh Saunders and his staff—The Greenskeepers’ Revenge was still a fun day for all. As you can see from the results listed below, quite a few people managed to outwit the greenkeepers’ placement (including a few ‘greenskeepers’) that day.

First Place (Tie)

Matt Burger, Bill Fera, Jay Adams and Jason Stewart (-16)

Josh Saunders, Matt Wolfe, Max Bloomquist, Justin Wilson, Betty Minnotte (-16)

Third Place (Tie)

Shane Mason, Joe Rukas, Patrick Bush, and Melissa Crimmins (-12)

Chris Emond, Kirk Klett, Joe Cardosi, and Jason Duty (-12)

Ken Pizzica, Flo Pizzica, Jan Henry and Rick Henry (-12)

PRO SHOP CRE DIT

Letters are going out advising those who have pro shop credit to take advantage of the holiday sales. All credit amounts of $100 or less will be void after December 31, 2015. Use your Pro Shop credit to buy someone a special holiday gift from the pro shop. Or treat yourself to that sweater that you have had your eye on. The Pro Shop is a great place to avoid crowds when doing your holiday shopping this year.

HALLO WEEN S MILES , BOTH SC ARY AND SWEET

ODE TO OUR SPONSORS

Ode to Our Sponsors

Here’s to our Sponsors, mighty and strong,

speaking with others who might want to belong.

Discussing virtues of the Club of which they’re a part,

a wonderful place that’s close to their heart.

They extend a warm welcome to their private social hub,

while at the office or maybe a pub.

Recounting good times on a court or the course,

or discussing a tough workout without remorse.

They invite friends to the Club for dinner or maybe a drink,

and ‘get it’ that new members are truly the missing link.

They help new families become part of our fold,

helping everyone feel at home, be they young or old.

Here’s to our Sponsors, mighty and strong,

Ensuring the financial health of the Club is prolonged.

Their efforts are applauded, “Hip-Hip Hurray!”

Why not join their ranks? Please don’t delay!

A Special Thank You to the Past Year’s Sponsors:

If you have a friend or colleague interested in membership, please contact Emily at [email protected] and she will be happy to assist you with any aspect of the

membership process or to arrange a visit to the Club. Ask about National Membership -

ideal for those who live away from the Club .

Mr. Luke Desmone

Mr. Johnpaul Bertucci

Mr. Tippy Pohl

Dr. Peter Ellis

Mr. Joseph R. Greco

Mr. Andrew Devonshire

Dr. John Bush

Dr. Richard Lewis

Dr. Charles Srodes

Mr. Jonathan Diven

Mr. John McCague

Dr. William Fera

Dr. Kusum Tom

Mr. Eric Theoret

Mr. James McBride

Mr. Charles March

Mr. Bruce Knepper

Mr. Lloyd Stamy

Mr. Michael Colville

Mr. David Magyar

Mr. James Dockey

Mr. Douglas Anderson

Mr. Thomas Reed

Mr. John Tweardy

Mrs. Barbara DeWitt

Mr. Brett Moraski

Dr. Donald Wilfong

Mr. David A. Koi

Mr. William Meyer

Mr. Jordan Blask

Mr. Jeffrey Rukas

Mr. Jonathan Altman

Mr. Mark Vernallis

Mr. Peter Watkins

Dr. Morgan McCoy II

Mr. Viju Verghis

Mrs. Betty Minnotte

Mr. J. Keefe Ellis

Mr. Nadav Baum

Mr. Paul Rossi

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Mr. Alexander Spiro (Vanessa)

Henry, 18; Lila, 12

Provisional Charter

PNC - General Counsel

249 Fifth Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

1180 Murray Hill Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Alex and Vanessa Spiro

IN MEM ORIAM

Former member, Ross R. Molinaro, III, passed away on Sunday, October 25. Our sincere

condolences to his wife, Susie; son, Ross, IV; and daughter, Elise.

LINKEDI N 101 L UNCH A ND LEA RN

Join us from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 for LinkedIn Lunch and Learn. Are you

getting invitations to connect on LinkedIn but don’t know what to do with them? Are you interested in learn-

ing how to leverage LinkedIn for business? This is the class for you! Whether you plan on attending your-

self, or would like to send someone from your office, please RSVP to [email protected]. There is no cost for

the seminar and lunch is a la carte. Space is limited.

LONGUE VUE EA RNS DISTINGUISHED E M ERALD C L UB STATUS

The Longue Vue Club has been awarded the prestigious

Distinguished Emerald Club of the World award. This award

recognizes fine private clubs that operate at the highest stan-

dards as determined by BoardRoom Magazine. Board-

Room Magazine is the official publication of the Association of Private Club Directors and is one of the most respected

trade publications serving the private club industry, shipping to 27 countries.

Emerald Club designations are awarded to only the top 5 percent of private clubs worldwide. The Distinguished Clubs

awards program is a stepped process that begins with a committee nomination. The nominations committee is com-

prised of well respected private club general managers and industry experts. A site visit, formulaic audit and an evalua-

tion report follow. The award process effectively evaluates tangible and intangible components of the member experience

at the club including food and beverage services, golf operations, golf course, tennis, aquatics, club facilities, leadership,

as well as intangible qualities such a traditions, history, heritage, memorable events, reputation, and brand. The intangi-

bles are essential to creating magic moments, memorable experiences and lasting special friendships at the club.

BoardRoom Magazine developed the award program to help vitalize and preserve the institution of private clubs by fos-

tering a ceaseless drive to ever improve the “Member Experience” provided by private clubs throughout the world and to

help preserve the institution of private club for generations to come.

mailto:[email protected]�

http://www.distinguishedclubs.com/member_experience.html�

THANKS GIVING AT LONGUE VUE, FAMILY STYLE

Invite the special people in your life to Thanksgiving Dinner at the Club. Seating is available

from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 26. Whether your table is set for two or thirty-

two, it will be laden with delicious fare for a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. Enjoy juicy turkey,

ham, potatoes and so much more. Whether you are a stuffing fan, or love those sweet pota-

toes, you can enjoy extra helpings of your favorites. There is no a la carte dining. Make your

reservations today online through the website calendar or by calling the club at 412-793-2232. Guests are welcome.

The cost for this wonderful event is $29.95 for adults; kids 4 - 12, $12.95; children 3 and under are free.

For those of you wanting to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner is your own home or a friend’s home - The culinary staff at LVC

offers Thanksgiving-To-Go. Order a complete dinner package or select from favorite side to compliment your menu.

Check out all the offering on the Thanksgiving To Go Order form included in this newsletter and place

your order. No mess no fuss, just more time to enjoy your guests and loved ones this holiday. All orders

must be received by close of business on Friday, November 20. Happy Thanksgiving!

THANKS GIVING TO GO

DINNER AND A MOVIE - A GREA T NIGHT FOR KIDS AND PARENTS TOO!

V INE CL UB MEETING - FR IDAY, NOVEMB ER 20

The November Meeting of the Vine Club will be held on Friday, November 20, in the Grill Room. Also,

please save Friday, December 18 for the Vine Club Holiday Party. Elvis will be in the clubhouse for this

party. Don't worry - you won't have a blue Christmas if you come out and enjoy some red and white wine

this holiday season. Vine Club members are welcome to bring guests, the cost is $50.00 per person. If

you are not a Vine Club member, or coming with a Vine Club Member, you are still welcome to attend,

please contact Tim Mink at [email protected] or by calling the Club at 412-793-2232. Cheers!

THANKS GIVING TO GO

WINES OF SPAIN WITH A TOUCH OF PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 13

Let your taste buds travel to Spain and Portugal at the November Wine Dinner on

Friday, November 13. You will be transported to Spanish Wine Country without leaving the

Living Room . Seating is limited, please check availability with Tim Mink if you are inter-

ested. The price is $85 per person. Cocktails and Appetizers start at 7:00 p.m..

Everyone loves Sunday Brunch! It is a great way to enjoy a wonderful meal with friends and family . Breakfast and lunch favorites make for the perfect meal after church, before the game or a sweet treat on the weekend. Enjoy bottomless mimosas for $10.00 or create your own signature drink at the Bloody Mary bar. Plan to join us on Sundays in November for Brunch from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Reservations please.

Sunday, November 1 - Southern Style Brunch Savor some down home cooking with country fried steak, eggs Benedict with tarragon béarnaise, buttermilk biscuits with sausage

gravy, spicy southern shrimp and grits, carved Virginia ham with peach

chutney and more. $18.95 adults; $ 9.95 Kids 4-12

Sunday, November 8 - Seafood Brunch You’ll want to swim upstream for this one - enjoy crabmeat Benedict with chive hollandaise; a chilled seafood

display with poached salmon, shrimp, tuna, and oysters; lump crab and

blue cheese quiche with roasted red pepper cream. $24.95 adults; $12.95 Kids 4-12

Sunday, November 15 - French Countryside Say “oui!” to crêpes made to order; breakfast croissants with smoked salmon; monte cristo French toast with raspberry jam; chicken breast

poulette, salad niçoise with tuna and other delights.

$18.95 adults; $ 9.95 Kids 4-12

Sunday, November 22 - Mickey Mouse Brunch Put a smile on your face with chocolate mouse parfaits and Mickey’s favorite three cheese omelets.

$18.95 adults; $ 9.95 Kids 4-12

Sunday, November 29 - Waffles 21 Ways Sweet or savory, waffles are wonderful. Enjoy waffles with assorted berries, syrups and whipped cream; waffles with corned beef hash; ba-

nana split waffles, and strawberry shortcake waffles.

$18.95 adults; $ 9.95 Kids 4-12

Keep in mind that the Cocktail Lounge is a great venue to enjoy a family brunch, special celebration or to gather with friends and enjoy a Steeler’s Game (no traffic, trash or trips to the kitchen). Please contact Hannah Paul at ext. 202 or [email protected] , if you are interested in planning a carefree Sunday afternoon with friends and family. There are many possibilities: come enjoy brunch, watch the game and let us provide the half time snacks. If brunch doesn’t suit, invite friends to enjoy the game with re-freshments or dinner provided by Chef Phil and his staff. It is always a win on Sundays at Longue Vue! Go to www.longuevue.org and check out the Tail Gate To Go menu options on the website. This is a great way to take the party home. This menu is also available for the paddle hut.

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT LVC!

NOVEMBER 2015

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Shooting Ground

Open

Southern Style

Brunch

2

Clubhouse and

Pro Shop

Closed

3

Clubhouse and

Pro Shop

Closed

4

Clubhouse and

Pro Shop Closed

5 Shooting Under the

Lights 5:00 p.m.

Dining at the Vue 4 course Dinner specials

6 7 Member Guest

Shoot

8 Shooting Ground

Open 12:00-5:00

p.m.

Seafood Brunch

9

Clubhouse and

Pro Shop

Closed

10

Clubhouse and

Pro Shop

Closed

11

Clubhouse and

Pro Shop Closed

12 Shooting under the

Lights 5:00 p.m.

LINKED-IN Class

Dining at the Vue 4

course dinner specials

13

Spanish and Portu-

guese Wine Dinner

Grill Closed for

dinner

14 Shooting Ground

Open 11:00 a.m.-

4:00 p.m.

Men’s Cross

Country Golf Event

15 Shooting

Ground Open

12:00-5:00 p.m.

French Country-

side Brunch

16

Clubhouse and

Pro Shop

Closed

17

Clubhouse and

Pro Shop

Closed

18 Membership

Committee Mtg.

Clubhouse and

Pro Shop Closed

19 Shooting Under the

Lights 5:00 p.m.

Board Meeting

Dining at the Vue 4 course dinner specials

20 Vine Club

Grill Room closed

for dinner

21 Shooting Ground

Open 11:00 a.m.-

4:00 p.m.

22 Shooting

Ground Open

12:00 5:00 p.m.

Mickey Mouse

Brunch

23

Clubhouse and

Pro Shop

Closed

24

Clubhouse and

Pro Shop

Closed

25 Clubhouse and

Pro Shop Closed

.

Holiday Shoot at

OCC

26 Thanksgiving to Go

and Family Style dinner at

the Club

Shooting Ground Closed

27 Bonus Day of

Shooting - Shooting

Ground Open 11:00

a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

28 Shooting Ground

Open 11:00 a.m.-

4:00 p.m.

29 Shooting Ground Open 12:00 -5:00 p.m. Waffles 21 Ways Brunch

30 Clubhouse and

Pro Shop

Closed

DINING AT THE VUE—Thursday Nights, November 5, 12, and 19 Enjoy a lighter four course dinner for $16.00 on Thursdays in November. Each Thurs-day night prior to Thanksgiving, the Chef will offer a menu with your choice of tasting appe-tizer, soup or salad, choice of four entrées, and dessert. Each week’s menu may be viewed online. This is available to everyone in the dining rooms in addition to our regular menu.

NOVE MB ER DINI NG H OU RS

The Grill Room - A jacket is required for males over the age of ten on Saturday evenings (tie optional) Dinner - Thursday 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The Janssen Room - Family Dining - Casual Attire Lunch - Thursday through Saturday 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dinner - Thursday: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sunday: 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

More Halloween Smiles!

Bring Your Bunch to Lunch - Fridays, December 11 and 18 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

This is a great way to entertain you coworkers, civic groups, neighbors and more. Festive

decorations, holiday music, delicious food all create the perfect atmosphere for your group to celebrate.

Family Holiday Parties - Sunday, December 13

These parties are a traditional favorite during the Holiday Season. Plan to join us for the Family Holiday

Brunch 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or the Family Holiday Dinner Buffet from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Share secrets

with Santa and a table with those you love. Please make reservations by calling 412-793-2232 or online.

Red Rider Holiday Shoot - Wednesday, December 23

Connect with your inner Ralphie and fire away under the lights. We triple dog dare you to join

fellow shooters for a Pre-Christmas competition with refreshments and prizes.

Family New Year’s Eve Party - Thursday, December 31

The entire family will enjoy ringing in the new year with dinner, music and an early countdown.

New Year’s Day Shooting - Friday, January 1, 2016 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

DECEMBER 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Clubhouse and Pro Shop Closed

2 3 Shooting Under the Lights 5:00 p.m. LVC Bridge & Lunch

4 Grill Room closed for Lunch and din-ner

5 Shooting Ground Open 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Grill Room closed for dinner

6 Shooting Ground Open 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.



9 Grill Room Closed for Lunch

10 Shooting Under the Lights 5:00 p.m. Ladies’ Golf and Paddle Holiday Party

11 Bring Your Bunch to Lunch Grill Room closed for lunch

12 Shooting Ground Open 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Grill Room closed for dinner

13 Shooting Ground Open 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.


15 CLUB OPEN 16 17 Shooting Under the Lights 5:00 p.m.

LVC Bridge & Lunch

Grill Room closed for Lunch

18 Bring Your Bunch To Lunch

Vine Club Holiday Party

Grill Room closed for dinner

19 Shooting Ground Open 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Grill Room closed for Lunch

20 Shooting Ground Open 12:00 pm.-5:00


22 CLUB OPEN 23 Holiday Red Rider Shoot Under the Lights

24 Clubhouse and Pro Shop Closed Christmas Eve

25 Clubhouse and Pro Shop Closed Merry Christmas!

26 Shooting Ground Open 11:00 a.m.-3:30

27 Shooting Ground Open 12:00 p.m.-5:00



30 Shooting Under the Lights at 5:00 p.m.

31 Family New Year’s Eve Party New Year’s Eve Special Dining

UPCOMING HOLIDAY DATES

Ring in the New Year at LVC! Join

us for the Family New Year’s Eve

Party or for dining a la carte with

special entrées worthy of ushering

in 2016!

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