Dear Members;
As another year comes to a close at Lake Panorama National Resort and Conference Center, I would like to thank you for your support. Thanks to you, the Resort continues to grow, business is good, and golf rounds reached an all time high.
Thank you to those of you who have made donations to fund our First Tee project over the past few weeks. First Tee Project donations continue to arrive each and everyday and we are getting closer to our goal. I am proud to announce that we have collected more then $85,000. I would like to thank the golf advisory committee for all of their hard work on this project. Fay Petersen, Mary Hills, Susan Thompson, Leroy Oxley, Kent Stephenson, and Mark Juhl are doing a wonderful job. A special thanks to Judy Contner for all the hard work she has done during the past months. With your continued support, I am confident we will achieve our goal for the First Tee project.
As we look forward to 2008, I encourage all members and guests to attend an informational meeting on December 19, 2007. This informational meeting will start at 6:00 PM in the Dining Room at the Links Restaurant & Lounge. The informational meeting will allow questions to be asked about the upcoming year, the First Tee Starter Shack, and other questions that you may have. Management staff will be there to go over plans for 2008 and answer questions.
As we approach the holiday season, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Once again, thank you for your support during 2007. It is a pleasure serving you and I anticipate a great 2008 at Lake Panorama National Resort.
Sincerely,
John Dinnebier GM
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
Lake Panorama National Club Manager Honored:
John Dinnebier, Lake Panorama National Golf Resort and Conference Center general manager and director of golf, has been named 2007 Club Manager of the Year by the Iowa Golf Association (IGA). Dinnebier was presented a plaque in recognition of the honor at the Nov. 27 Lake Panorama Association board of directors meeting.
The presentation was made by LeRoy Oxley of Panora, who is the current IGA president. Oxley said the IGA represents 17,000 golfers and 200 golf clubs in Iowa. He said the IGA board of directors chose Dinnebier for the honor after reviewing nominations submitted by clubs across the state. “John is well-respected. He has always supported the efforts of the IGA and we thank him for that,” Oxley said.
Dinnebier came to Lake Panorama National (LPN) in 1999 as the head golf pro. He was named general manager in 2002, and also was honored that year by the IGA as Golf Pro of the Year. He continued as head pro until 2006.
Panorama National Golf Resort and Conference Center, which is owned by the Lake Panorama Association, includes a championship golf course, conference center, The Links restaurant and lounge, lodging at the LPN Inn and Suites, swimming pool and tennis courts. It is a $2 million annual operation with 80 employees.
Under Dinnebier’s leadership, golf rounds at the course have increased each year since 2003. Dinnebier devised a golf membership drive for 2007, which resulted in 110 new members. The drive helped hold down a dues increase for current members, plus brought more people into the club, increasing food and beverage sales.
The Links Restaurant and Lounge transitioned to non-smoking in 2007, which also resulted in increased business.
Since the LPA took over the golf course and conference center in 2005, Dinnebier has overseen hard surfacing of both upper and lower parking lots, new signage, painting of the exterior and interior of the conference center, new carpeting, pool upgrades and new kitchen and office equipment.
This year the tennis courts were resurfaced, the front porch renovated, the registration/reception area upgraded, and a fitness facility created. LPA members receive a 10 percent discount off daily, monthly or annual fees for the fitness center.
Dinnebier appointed a six-member advisory committee in 2006 to review monthly financial reports and discuss ways to grow and improve the LPN. With Dinnebier’s assistance, this committee is spearheading a campaign to raise money for a new starter/snack building between the #1 and #10 tee boxes. More than $80,000 has been raised so far and plans are being finalized to have a new building in place for the 2008 golf season.
Christmas Brunch:
We invite you to Lake Panorama National Resort for our Christmas Brunch. This year, the Christmas Brunch will be on Sunday, December 16, 2008 from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Chef Mike Harris and staff put on a wonderful array of delicious foods and desserts that are perfect for the holidays. Bring your family and friends for Christmas Brunch and enjoy a wonderful brunch.
Draft Horse Wagon Rides will also be available to get you in the Christmas spirit during the Christmas Brunch.
Please call 641-755-2080 to make your reservation for the Christmas Brunch today!
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!
As another year comes to a close at Lake Panorama National Resort and Conference Center, I would like to thank you for your support. Thanks to you, the Resort continues to grow, business is good, and golf rounds reached an all time high.
Thank you to those of you who have made donations to fund our First Tee project over the past few weeks. First Tee Project donations continue to arrive each and everyday and we are getting closer to our goal. I am proud to announce that we have collected more then $85,000. I would like to thank the golf advisory committee for all of their hard work on this project. Fay Petersen, Mary Hills, Susan Thompson, Leroy Oxley, Kent Stephenson, and Mark Juhl are doing a wonderful job. A special thanks to Judy Contner for all the hard work she has done during the past months. With your continued support, I am confident we will achieve our goal for the First Tee project.
As we look forward to 2008, I encourage all members and guests to attend an informational meeting on December 19, 2007. This informational meeting will start at 6:00 PM in the Dining Room at the Links Restaurant & Lounge. The informational meeting will allow questions to be asked about the upcoming year, the First Tee Starter Shack, and other questions that you may have. Management staff will be there to go over plans for 2008 and answer questions.
As we approach the holiday season, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Once again, thank you for your support during 2007. It is a pleasure serving you and I anticipate a great 2008 at Lake Panorama National Resort.
Sincerely,
John Dinnebier GM
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
Lake Panorama National Club Manager Honored:
John Dinnebier, Lake Panorama National Golf Resort and Conference Center general manager and director of golf, has been named 2007 Club Manager of the Year by the Iowa Golf Association (IGA). Dinnebier was presented a plaque in recognition of the honor at the Nov. 27 Lake Panorama Association board of directors meeting.
The presentation was made by LeRoy Oxley of Panora, who is the current IGA president. Oxley said the IGA represents 17,000 golfers and 200 golf clubs in Iowa. He said the IGA board of directors chose Dinnebier for the honor after reviewing nominations submitted by clubs across the state. “John is well-respected. He has always supported the efforts of the IGA and we thank him for that,” Oxley said.
Dinnebier came to Lake Panorama National (LPN) in 1999 as the head golf pro. He was named general manager in 2002, and also was honored that year by the IGA as Golf Pro of the Year. He continued as head pro until 2006.
Panorama National Golf Resort and Conference Center, which is owned by the Lake Panorama Association, includes a championship golf course, conference center, The Links restaurant and lounge, lodging at the LPN Inn and Suites, swimming pool and tennis courts. It is a $2 million annual operation with 80 employees.
Under Dinnebier’s leadership, golf rounds at the course have increased each year since 2003. Dinnebier devised a golf membership drive for 2007, which resulted in 110 new members. The drive helped hold down a dues increase for current members, plus brought more people into the club, increasing food and beverage sales.
The Links Restaurant and Lounge transitioned to non-smoking in 2007, which also resulted in increased business.
Since the LPA took over the golf course and conference center in 2005, Dinnebier has overseen hard surfacing of both upper and lower parking lots, new signage, painting of the exterior and interior of the conference center, new carpeting, pool upgrades and new kitchen and office equipment.
This year the tennis courts were resurfaced, the front porch renovated, the registration/reception area upgraded, and a fitness facility created. LPA members receive a 10 percent discount off daily, monthly or annual fees for the fitness center.
Dinnebier appointed a six-member advisory committee in 2006 to review monthly financial reports and discuss ways to grow and improve the LPN. With Dinnebier’s assistance, this committee is spearheading a campaign to raise money for a new starter/snack building between the #1 and #10 tee boxes. More than $80,000 has been raised so far and plans are being finalized to have a new building in place for the 2008 golf season.
Christmas Brunch:
We invite you to Lake Panorama National Resort for our Christmas Brunch. This year, the Christmas Brunch will be on Sunday, December 16, 2008 from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Chef Mike Harris and staff put on a wonderful array of delicious foods and desserts that are perfect for the holidays. Bring your family and friends for Christmas Brunch and enjoy a wonderful brunch.Draft Horse Wagon Rides will also be available to get you in the Christmas spirit during the Christmas Brunch.
Please call 641-755-2080 to make your reservation for the Christmas Brunch today!
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:
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 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 Links Restaurant & Lounge:
The Links will continue to be open Tuesday thru Saturday and Sunday’s for lunch during December. 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.
December Hours of Operation:
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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 Links Restaurant & Lounge:
The Links will continue to be open Tuesday thru Saturday and Sunday’s for lunch during December. 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.
December Hours of Operation:
Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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:
How quickly the weather can change here in Iowa. A few weeks ago, we were playing golf in sixty-degree weather and now we have ice and snow on the ground. As of now, the golf course is unplayable with a layer of ice and snow on the greens.
Only time will tell if the Iowa winter weather warms up enough to allow us to get back out on the golf course.
Pro Shop Hours:
Current Winter Pro Shop Hours are Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. With the winter weather and possible slick road conditions, please call beforehand to make sure the pro shop is open.
Special appointments can always be made with Gary and Michael incase these hours do not work with your schedule. Please call us at 641-755-2024 to make an appointment.
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.
Christmas Sale:
Gary and Michael will be in the pro shop on December 16, 2007 during the Christmas Brunch for last minute Christmas Shopping. Stop by the pro shop for Christmas bargains on golf equipment, apparel, accessories, and everything else in Santa’s sleigh.
If you still cannot find a gift for Christmas, then a gift certificate for golf merchandise, golf lessons, golf memberships, or the Links Restaurant & Lounge might be what’s on their list to Santa.
Happy Holidays
John Dinnebier
General Manager/Director of Golf
Gary Babcock
Head Golf Professional
Michael Kleinwolterink
Assistant Golf Professional
