I hope everyone is enjoying this mild start to winter and enjoying these unseasonable warm temperatures. I wish everyone and their families a safe and happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful holiday season.
Thank You to those of you who have made donations to fund our First Tee project over the past few weeks. I am proud to announce that we have collected $78,000 to date and have been receiving donations on a daily basis. I would like to personally thank the golf advisory committee for all their hard work: Fay Petersen, Mary Hills, Susan Thompson, Leroy Oxley, Kent Stephenson, and Mark Juhl. A special thanks to Judy Contner for all the hard work she has done and continues to do towards this project. Each and everyday we are getting closer to our goal and with your help, I am confident we will get there.
It is hard to believe that another year is winding down and we are planning for 2008. Thank you for making 2007 a great year and I look forward to serving you in 2008. As always, it is a pleasure to be able to work for you and appreciate all of your support.
Sincerely,
John Dinnebier GM
The Conference Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day to allow our employees to spend the day with family and friends.
A New Building – A New Name:
Dear Friends,
Lake Panorama National Golf Course opened for business 36 years ago with nine holes and the promise of nine more. Sales people brought in trailers to talk to potential lot owners and the dream became a reality. Eight years later two of the trailers were pulled together between the 1st and 10th holes to be used as a starter shack. That “temporary” building has long outlived its usefulness!
Because of a number of infrastructure needs facing the LPA, replacing this building using LPA funds is not expected in the near future. So the Lake Panorama National Advisory Committee has taken the lead on a private fundraising campaign with plans to get this new building open for the 2008 season.
These volunteers have been working with another volunteer, retired architect and LPA resident Bob Vandeventer, on a building design. It includes two covered porches — one on the east with a view of the golf course and one on the west with a view of Lake Panorama. Restrooms on the north will have entrances from both the interior and exterior so these facilities can remain open when the rest of the building is closed. The snack shop section includes more cooler and counter space, making it possible to offer additional food options. The building will have heat and air conditioning for year-round use.
An estimated $150,000 is needed to cover construction and furnishings. We are anxious for you to be a part of this endeavor and there are several ways to do so. A brochure distributed with this letter provides details on individual, in-kind and corporate giving options. There is a form on the reverse side of this letter to complete when making an individual donation. Please consider making a gift of any amount! Every dollar will be appreciated. Those who give $500 or more will be honored on plaques in the new building.
Forms returned by Dec. 15, 2007 that accompany any size individual donation will be entered into a random drawing during the LPN New Year’s Eve party Dec. 31. The winner will receive $500 in 2008 LPN Diners Club credit. We also need a name for the new building! Enter your ideas for a name on the form when you submit your donation. The LPN Advisory Committee will choose the new name from entries and the winner will receive a free family golf membership for 2008!
Lake Panorama National brings dollars to the lake and surrounding area through the multiplier effect — the more dollars spent at the golf course and conference center, the more dollars spent in the community. This is a building that will make Lake Panorama residents and Lake Panorama National members proud, enhancing the appeal of an already beautiful place. Your gift will make it possible.
Let’s do it now!
Your Lake Panorama National Advisory Committee
Upcoming Entertainment at the Links:
The Thunderbolts:
Celebrate New Years Eve by listening to the 2000 Rock’n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame inductee’s. The Thunderbolts were four high school students from Carroll-Kemper High School who decided to form a rock and roll band. They didn’t know their idea would develop into one of Iowa’s hottest rock bands of the 60’s.
Date: Monday, December 31, 2007
Showtime: 9:00 PM to Midnight
Ticket Price: $20.00
Call 800-879-1917 to reserve your table and tickets today. Dance the night away and watch the clock tick midnight with the Thunderbolts.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming bands and entertainment at Lake Panorama National Resort. You may call now for reservations and tickets at 800-879-1917 or 641-755-2080. Find more information about these great entertainment opportunities by viewing the back page of the Links Restaurant & Lounge menu or download the brochure by clicking HERE!
December 31, 2007 - The Thunderbolts on New Years Eve
January 26, 2008 - High Society Big Band
February 15, 2008 - Freestyle Band with Valentines Dance
March 8, 2008 - The Fishheads
April 5, 2008 - New Riverside Ramblers
Don't miss out on these great bands and entertainment this winter.
Fitness & Exercise Room:
Fall Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Fitness & Exercise Room will be closed on Thanksgiving Day
The fitness & exercise room currently has ten machines that will help you improve your health and fitness level. You may pay a daily fee to use the fitness room or purchase a membership. Memberships are available for a year, six months, three months, or monthly. Membership categories include single, couple, and family.
Membership information may be obtained by calling 641-755-2080 or by stopping at the lodging desk on the main floor of the conference center.
The Big Games at the Links:
The Links Restaurant & Lounge is proud to announce that we are the place to watch the big games all this fall. The Link’s now carries the Big Ten Network, the Versus Channel, ABC, ESPN and more to watch your favorite college or NFL football team. Enjoy great football, food, service, and friends this fall at the Links.
The Links Restaurant & Lounge:
The Links will continue to be open Tuesday thru Saturday and Sunday’s for lunch during November. The Links continues to be a popular place to dine with friends, family and business associates. Thank You for your support through the summer and this fall. We hope to see you throughout the winter months.
November Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Note: The Links Restaurant & Lounge will be closed on Thanksgiving day to allow our employees to spend time with their family and friends. We will re-open on Friday for lunch at 11:00 am.
Enjoy our wonderful entrees, sandwiches, and buffet specials throughout the week. Don’t forget about the award winning tenderloin sandwich that we have become famous for. Enjoy great food, service, and atmosphere with family, friends, and business associates.
The Links is also open for special events 7 days a week. Please call John Dinnebier, General Manager, to set up your special event with us at 1-800-879-1917.
Lake Panorama National Golf Course:
The cold temperatures and snow of Iowa has not greeted us yet this fall meaning that the golf course is still open for play. However, this late in the year precautions must be made so the golf course will be in great shape next spring. The golf course will remain open for play as long as weather and course turf conditions permit. In our annual effort to protect our turf grass during the winter months and ensure course conditions are optimal for next spring, the following maintenance will begin today.
Weds/Thurs, November 14 and 15: Aerification of green complex collars. The plugs will remain on the collars all winter to dissipate. On Tuesday, November 20: Heavy Top Dressing of all the greens. The Top Dress will remain on the greens over the winter for turf protection. On Monday, November 19: CART PATH ONLY will be in effect. All golf carts must remain on the cart paths during your round. This also includes remaining on the paths to and from the golf course. The Irrigation system has been shut down for the winter. Therefore, it is very important that golf cart traffic remain off the turf.
Remember: Golf cart tracks made in November will still be visible in the Spring.We hope the weather provides more days of golf and we ask that everyone help protect our turf during the upcoming winter months.
Daily Fee Rates:
Lake Panorama National Golf Course will be running their Autumn/Winter Golf Special in the month of November. For the rest of the year, public green fees will be $32 plus tax for unlimited golf.
Pro Shop Hours:
Current Pro Shop Hours are Tuesday thru Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Special appointments can always be made if you are unable to visit the pro shop during these hours of operation.
Iditarod VI:
Thank You to all the teams that played in our last tournament of the year at the end of October. The weather wasn’t all that bad and we had a record number of teams playing for the championship. Congratulations to Team Fitzgerald for taking the Iditarod trail. Thank you to the players that brought chili and other goodies for the Iditarod.
Matchplay Championship:
Congratulations to Bill Douglass for capturing the annual Matchplay Championship at Lake Panorama National Golf Course. He defeated Jason Grossman to capture the championship.
Thank You to all the players that took part in our Matchplay Championship. The road to the final four was a long one but on the way, a lot of great golf was played.
Ryder Cup Memories:
Relive the Glory of the 2007 Ryder Cup. Over 300 photos of the memorable week are loaded on a CD made by the Waddles.If you signed up to get team photo and/or a CD of all the photos they are now available in the Pro Shop.
Pro Shop Sale:
The pro shop is having its late season fall sales. Currently on sale are selected cloths, golf bags, and golf clubs. We have received a few new Adidas shirts and stocking hats that are going out the door fast.
Don’t forget that Lake Panorama National Resort is the perfect place to get your family and friends a Christmas gift. From gift certificates for the Links Restaurant & Lounge to golf merchandise in the pro shop to certificates towards 2008 memberships, we are your one stop shop for Christmas. Make your shopping easy this year by coming to Lake Panorama National Resort.
Happy Thanksgiving,
John Dinnebier
General Manager/Director of Golf
Gary Babcock
Head Golf Professional
Michael Kleinwolterink
Assistant Golf Professional
