Wednesday, June 11, 2008

June 11, 2008 LPN Newsletter





Dear Members;

Rain, Rain, and More Rain…….
I am beginning to wonder if it will ever stop. I hope this note finds everyone well and hope the sun will shine for more than a couple of hours. 2008 is sure turning into a wet one and I cannot believe that June is almost here and gone.

As you may expect, our major projects; Irrigation and Spikes are slowly moving along and depending on the weather, we anticipate both projects being completed sometime next month.

The golf course is returning to form and course conditions should do nothing but continue to improve. Congratulations to Dan Wollner, Brandon Waddle, and staff for working hard to maintain what we all have come accustomed to.

The Links continues to remain busy and business is strong. We offer both excellent food and service and truly thank you for your support.

Although the weather has not helped, our spirits are high and look forward to serving you in the near future. If there is anything that I or the staff can do to make your experience at the LPN more enjoyable please do not hesitate to call.

Pray for sun…….

Sincerely,

John Dinnebier , GM

The Links Restaurant & Lounge:

The Links Restaurant & Lounge continues to be a popular place to dine to enjoy great food, service, and friends. The patio furniture is out on the patio now and ready to be enjoyed during lunch or dinner when the weather is nice and warm.

June Hours of Operation:


Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Note: The Links Restaurant & Lounge will be closed Saturday, June 21st to host the Wilderman Wedding Reception. We apologize for this inconvenience to your weekend plans. The Links will be open on Sunday 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.

Diners Club Membership:

Love to dine at the Links, then take advantage of our Diners Club Membership. Enjoy the great food and service of the Links Restaurant & Lounge and save money!

Benefits of being a Diners Club member include:
*10% Free credit when you join, (i.e. payment of $500 gets $550 in credit)
*Charging privileges at the Links Restaurant & Lounge for the entire year
*Charging privileges at the snack shop and bar cart while on the golf course.

Family and Single Memberships are available along with two types of payment structures.

Download the Diners Club Application by clicking HERE.

Lake Panorama National Inn & Suites:

Lake Panorama National Inn & Suites offers on site lodging accommodations for your stay at the Resort. The lodging facilities overlook the magnificent golf course and are located within walking distance of the Conference Center and Links Restaurant & Lounge.

Lake Panorama National Inn & Suites offers two bedroom/two bathroom town homes or motel units that feature two double beds or one queen bed. All guests at the Resort have access to the many amenities the Resort offers.

For more information and prices on the Lake Panorama National Inn & Suites, please call 1-800-879-1917.

Fitness & Exercise Room:

June Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 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.

Lake Panorama National Golf Course:



Rain rain go away. This season, golfers eager to get out after the long cold winter have experienced weather that by all means is not ideal for golf. With all this rain, the golf course is very wet in areas but the weather has helped the winter kill areas fill in very nicely with the new seed. When the sun is shining, we invite you to come out and play golf at Lake Panorama National Golf Course. The course is in superb green condition. Call us at 641-755-2024 to reserve your tee times.

Daily Fee Rates:

May 26th – September 30th:

Monday – Thursday:
Open – 11:30 AM $37.00+
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM $33.00+
4:00 PM – Dusk $25.00+

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays:
Open – 11:30 AM $41.00+
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM $37.00+
4:00 PM – Dusk $25.00+

Tee Time Update:

June 10:
Tee Times starting at 7:30 AM
J. Seward Group at 7:30 AM
Panorama Booster Club Golf Tournament at 10:00 AM
Golf Course closed between 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM & 2:00 to 4:00 PM
W. Ault GP at 1:00 PM

June 11:
Tee Times starting at 7:30 AM
W. Ault GP at 8:00 AM
Junior Golf School at 10:00 AM
Noon League at 12:00 PM
Men’s League at 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM

June 12:
Tee Times starting at 7:30 AM
W. Ault GP at 8:00 AM
El No No at 1:00 PM
Women’s League at 5:30 PM

June 13:
Tee Times starting at 7:00 AM
W. Ault GP at 8:00 AM
El No No at 8:30 AM

June 14:
Tee Times starting at 6:30 AM
R. Lowe Group at 9:30 AM
R. Ronk GP at 11:00 AM

June 15:
Tee Times starting at 6:30 AM
R. Ronk GP at 9:00 AM
Fathers Day Golf Tournament starting at 9:30 AM

June 16:
Iowa Telecommunication 45th Annual Golf Day & BBQ at 11:00 AM
Golf Course Closed till 5:00 PM

June 17:
Iowa Telecommunication 45th Annual Golf Day & BBQ at 9:00 AM
Golf Course Closed till 3:00 PM

June 18:
Tee Times starting at 7:30 AM
Noon League at 12:00 PM
Men’s League at 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM

June 19:
2-Gal Invitational Golf Tournament at 9:00 AM
Golf Course Closed till 2:30 PM

June 20:
Tee Times starting at 7:00 AM
Jester Golf Group Tee Times between 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Friday Couples at 5:30 PM (Peoria Handicap Format)

June 21:
Tee Times starting at 6:30 AM
SOS Heating & Cooling Tee Times at 8:00 AM
Nielsen Golf Group at 8:15 AM – 8:51 AM
DeMouth Golf Group at 9:00 AM – 9:36 AM

June 22:
Tee Times starting at 6:30 AM
SOS Heating & Cooling Tee Times at 8:00 AM
Al Bruner GP at 10:00 AM

2008 Golf Memberships:

Your LPN Staff has put together another exciting year and we are looking forward to serving all of you in 2008. Our golf course will host numerous Member events and a number of statewide PGA, Senior PGA, IGA, IWGA competitions, and corporate and charitable outings. Once again, proving our facility is one of the finest in the state of Iowa is undeniably the choice for those who value a membership that has so much to offer.

FOUR MORE REASONS TO JOIN LAKE PANORAMA NATIONAL GOLF COURSE in 2008; LPN Signs Agreement With 5 Iowa Country Clubs. This year LPN Golf Members will enjoy an opportunity to play 5 Additional Golf Clubs as Members of LPN. Under the Reciprocal Agreement, Members will have access to the following Clubs:

Ames Golf & Country Club
Lake Creek Country Club
Carroll Country Club
Fort Dodge Country Club
Indianola Country Club

Reciprocal Rates at all 5 Clubs is $15+ applicable taxes (includes 18-Hole Green Fees, Carts, and Practice Balls) Any accompanying non-member guest will pay full rate. To play one of these clubs at the Reciprocal Rate, the LPN Pro Shop MUST arrange your tee times.

You WILL NOT receive the Reciprocal Rate unless LPN Pro Shop arranges your tee time with the reciprocal golf club. LPN is excited to offer this additional benefit to our membership. Please don't hesitate to contact the LPN Staff if you require additional information.

Download the 2008 Membership Application by clicking HERE.

Your staff is once again accepting a limited amount of Special Memberships as part of our 2008 Membership Drive. This membership applies to those who were not a LPN Member in 2007. This is an excellent opportunity for you to invite new members to our community and have them come to the same conclusion that we have – LPN is the best place to be a Member in the state of Iowa! Members that recruit new special memberships for 2008, will receive a $50 cash refund for every new membership.

Download the 2008 Special Membership Application by clicking HERE .

In addition to the Special Membership, we have introduced the Distance Membership for 2008. This Membership applies to those who are not LPA Members and do not have a residence within 18 miles of LPN.

Download the 2008 Distance Membership Application by clicking HERE.

Friday Couples:

The next couples is scheduled for June 20

Format is a 4-Person Best Shot. The golf staff has selected 2 holes which will be used to determine your team handicap. After your round, the golf staff will multiply the amount over par on the selected holes by two and this will equal the handicap to be deducted.

Example: A team is 2 over par on the selected holes x 2 = 4 handicap. If the team scores a gross 37, their adjusted Net Score will be 33.

Their will be one Gross Winner. All other prizes will be based on Net Scores.

Please sign up in the pro shop or by calling 641-755-2024. You may pick your foursome or the pro shop staff will create the teams if necessary.

Afterwards, enjoy great food and drinks up at the Links and wait to see if you won gift certificates when the staff announces the winning couples.

4th Annual Match Play Championship:

The Road to the Final 4

The brackets have been drawn and the matches are ready to start.

The handicap used for this Match Play Championship is tee separation and not strokes based off of the two players handicaps. If you have any questions, call Bill Douglass or Gary Babcock

4th Annual Fathers Day Tournament:

Date: Sunday, June 15
Time: Morning Tee Times for Adult & Young Adult Division starting at 9:30 AM
Mid-Morning Tee Times for Junior Division (age 12 and under) at 11:15 AM
Format: 2-Person Alternate Shot
Cost: Adult & Young Adult Division (Members: $20.00) (Non Members: $95.00)
Junior Division (Members: $10.00) (Non Members: $40.00)
Eligibility: example…grandfather-grandson, grandmother-daughter, father-son, mother-son, et al

We invite you to celebrate Fathers Day with us by playing in our 4th Annual Fathers Day Tournament. Last year we had a great turnout and are expecting another great tournament. There are two divisions based on age groups and prizes are awarded to winners in each age group.

If you have any questions about this tournament, please give Gary Babcock a call at the pro shop.

Sign-Up in the Pro Shop

11th Annual 2-Gal Invitational:

Date: Thursday, June 19
Time: 9:00 AM Shotgun
Format: 18 Hole 2-Gal Best Shot
Cost: Members: $30.00 Non Members: $50.00

The 2008 Lake Panorama National 2-Gal Best Shot Invitational will be held Thursday, June 19. The event is organized by the Lake Panorama Women's Golf League. The day includes 18 holes of golf, plus cart, continental breakfast, snacks, lunch, raffle, door prizes and lots of fun, all for just $30 for members and $50 for non-members.

Lake Panorama National members are encouraged to invite a non-member to play in this event, which is a great way to introduce our course to new people. But you also can play with another member.

This is the 11th annual 2-Gal Invitational at Lake Panorama National. Come join the fun and help make this one the best yet!

Sign Up in the Pro Shop or by giving us a call at 641-755-2024.

2008 Irv Gerlich Memorial Ryder Cup:

Registration Deadline: June 18, 2008

Date: August 7 – 10, 2008

The premiere member only event at Lake Panorama National Golf Course, the Ryder Cup is the tournament you do not want to miss. This tournament consists of a kickoff dinner and program on Thursday night, Four-ball matches Friday followed by LPN Employee Shootout and Dinner, Best Shot and Alternate Shot on Saturday followed by Member Shootout and Dinner, and Sunday finishes up with Single Matches and Dinner.

Participants must:
1. Be a member of Lake Panorama National Golf Course
2. Have a current USGA handicap
3. Have played and posted scores for a minimum of ten, 18-hole rounds from July 1st, 2007 through July 1st, 2008
4. Be available at these times:
Thursday, August 7 – 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Friday, August 8 – 11:00 AM
Saturday, August 9 – 11:00 AM
Sunday, August 10 – 10:00 AM

Registration Forms are available in the pro shop and during Men’s League. $150 dollars must be paid with registration and is non refundable after July 1st.

If you have any questions, please give the captains, Dick Rote and Bud Lester a call or give the pro shop a call at 641-755-2024.

The GCSB
24/7 @ Home Lake Panorama Realty 8th Annual Men's Member / Guest Tournament:

This past weekend, the 8th Annual Men’s Member / Guest was conducted at Lake Panorama National. Saturday’s play was completed while Sunday resulted in a rain out.

Saturday’s winners of the team quota were Bill Douglass and Jason Buchanan with a score of +8. In second place was Bruce and Steve Ahrendsen with a score of +7 followed by Corey and Brad Welberg with a score of +5.

The exciting shoot-out featured heavy hitters and it came down to the driveable Hole #9 with the windy conditions. Winning the shoot-out was member Bruce Ahrendsen with guest Tyler Brooks. Second place went to member Barry Monaghan with guest Kirk Viehl and third place went to member Les Marks and guest Larry Peterson.

A big thanks goes to the key sponsors of the event, Guthrie County State Bank, Lake Panorama Realty, and GCSB Investment Center. Once again, they put on the premier event of the golfing season.

Mark your calendar for next years event which will be held on June 6 & 7, 2009

Men's League:

In the future, if you or your partner is unable to attend Men’s League, please give us a call at the pro shop to let us know so subs can be called or pairings can be changed.

Women’s League:

Find out who were the big winners from last weeks league by visiting the women’s golf page. Information about the Tuesday 18-Hole “League” and other information can be viewed on the page.

Visit the Women’s Golf Page by clicking HERE.

2008 Corporate Golf Outings & Tournaments:

Lake Panorama National Resort is the perfect place to have your corporate golf outing to thank your employees or clients. Lake Panorama National offers a beautiful golf course, full service restaurant and banquet facilities and one of a kind service to our guests. With competitive prices and the ability to host tournaments with over 300 players, Lake Panorama National Resort is the place to have your next corporate golf outing.

Contact John Dinnebier, General Manager/Director of Golf at 800-879-1917 to see what Lake Panorama National Resort can offer you.

2008 Stay and Play Golf Packages:

Lake Panorama National has a wide variety of Stay & Play Golf Packages throughout the golf season. These Stay & Play Golf Packages are a perfect way to get away for a few days and enjoy a great golf course with your family and friends. Lake Panorama National offers a beautiful and challenging golf course, superb restaurant & lounge, and great lodging facilities for our guests. With a number of amenities and upgrades available, the staff at the Resort is sure to put together a Stay & Play to your taste.

For 2008, we have a number of promotions and savings to make your Stay & Play even more rewarding. Reservations are filling up quickly so please give us a call at 800-879-1917 to make your plans with us.

For more information about our Stay & Play Golf Packages, click HERE to view or print the 2008 Golf Brochure.

2008 Merchandise in the Shop:

Stop by the shop today at Lake Panorama National and celebrate Father’s Day with us. It’s that time of year to get your Father that perfect gift and the shop at Lake Panorama National has them all.

To celebrate all those golfing Dad’s out there, we will be having a Father’s Day Sale until Monday, June 16. All Men’s clothing merchandise will be 30% OFF along with 15% OFF on golf clubs*, golf bags and golf shoes.

The golf shop is your place to purchase you gifts for Father’s Day!

2008 Golf Equipment Arrivals and Services:

Lake Panorama National pro shop is ready to save you money.

When you purchase golf clubs from Lake Panorama National, you can now trade-in your old golf clubs. The golf professionals at LPN have partnered with the PGA of America to bring you the ability to trade-in your old clubs for new ones. Find out more information about Lake Panorama Nationals trade-in ability by clicking HERE.

The expanded line of golf equipment this year makes this program even better and with golf professionals on staff that can fit your golf clubs correctly to your game and skill level, it’s a no brainier to do business with Lake Panorama National.

If you aren’t in the market for a new set of clubs but want to make your old clubs feel like new, bring them to us to have them re-gripped. We carry Golf Pride and Winn grips along with the ability to custom order your favorite grips.

Why is having new grips so important, find out why by clicking HERE.

2008 Junior Golf:

Once again, LPN and it’s golf professional staff are dedicated to providing junior golfers the opportunity to experience the wonderful game of golf.

10th Annual Junior Golf School:

Your junior will enjoy golf instruction and golf etiquette along with fun and refreshments while attending the 10th Annual Junior Golf School. The Lake Panorama National Junior Golf School is sponsored by Guthrie County State Bank and Lake Panorama Association.
Open to Junior Ages 5 to 17
Dates: Wednesday, June 11 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Cancelled due to Rain)

The first day of Junior School will be made up in the future. Currently, the golf professionals are working with possible dates for the make-up. We will let the students attending know of the new date or dates as soon as possible.


Wednesday, June 18 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Wednesday, June 25 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Wednesday, July 2 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (The final session will be held at the Par 3 West Golf Course with a golf tournament and pizza party)

2nd Annual Junior Golf Camp:


Our Junior Golf Camp will be conducted in a safe and professional manner to improve the skills of our junior golfers along with their life skills. Open to boys and girls ages 10 (or going into 4th grade) and up
Dates: Monday, July 14, 2008 thru Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Agenda:
Monday, July 14, 2008
1:00 PM - Parent Drop Off/Registration
2:00 PM - Golf Instruction
6:00 PM - BBQ Dinner
7:00 PM - Golf Movies
10:00 PM - Lights Out
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
7:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - Mini-Tournament (Will be held at the Par 3 West Golf Course)
10:00 AM - Awards & Gift Presentation 1
1:00 AM - Parent Pick-Up/Checkout
Cost: $100.00 per student Fee includes lodging, meals, golf instruction from PGA Professionals, mini-tournament, awards, gifts, and much more!
Entry Deadline: July 7, 2008
Download the Golf Camp form by clicking
HERE.
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Please follow the link below to find out more information about LPN’s Junior Golf School, Golf Camp, National Pee Wee Championship, and more.

Click HERE to view the Junior Golf Page.

Major Events for 2008:

Men’s Events:
14th Annual Irv Gerlich Memorial Ryder Cup: August 7-10, 2008
Final Men’s League Shoot Out: September 3, 2008
Senior Men’s League Shoot Out: September 10, 2008

Women’s Events:
2-Gal Invitational: June 19, 2008
Forward Tee: August 12, 2008
Final Women’s League Shoot Out: September 4, 2008
Senior Women’s League Shoot Out: September 11, 2008
9th Annual Solheim Cup: September 14, 2008

Couples Events:
Friday Couples: (Peoria Handicap) June 20, 2008
July 4th Couples: July 4, 2008
Friday Couples: (Sadie Hawkins) July 18, 2008
Friday Couples (Twilight Putting) August 1, 2008
Friday Couples: (String Tournament) August 15, 2008
Mixed Couples: August 23 - 24, 2008
7th Annual Birdhouse Boogie September 1, 2008
11th Annual Iowa vs. ISU Couples: September 5, 2008
Last Friday Couples: September 19, 2008

Events Open to Both Men & Women:
4th Annual Father’s Day Tournament June 15, 2008
37th Annual Club Championship July 26-27, 2008

Dan Lehman Memorial Golf Tournament July 20, 2008

3rd Annual Eagles Club Outing: September 17, 2008
3rd Annual MillerLite Pirate Open: September 21, 2008
4th Annual Black & Gold Invite: October 25, 2008
7th Annual Iditarod: November 9, 2008

For further information or questions about these events, please give the pro shop a call at 641-755-2024.

Pro Shop Hours:

Current Summer Hours of Operation for the Pro Shop:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM













See You on the Links

John Dinnebier
General Manager/Director of Golf

Gary Babcock
Head Golf Professional

Michael Kleinwolterink
Assistant Golf Professional


Lake Panorama National 2008 Adopt-a-bed Volunteer Project:

Be careful not to get your hopes up, but I think spring is finally here!

As long as there are so many changes going on this year at LPNGC, we might as well add one more. Since I have a full time job at Guthrie County State Bank I don’t have the time (or energy) needed to do a good job landscaping on the golf course. I really didn’t want to give up working on the course, so the last two summers I tried to work evenings and weekends, but it wasn’t enough to keep the landscaping up the way it should be.

So we found a good replacement – I’m passing my trowel on to Janis Hochreiter. She has a lot of good ideas and lots of energy (and has a better summer schedule to get out and work). Janis will be great!! We are going to continue with the adopt-a-bed program.

Last year, we had so many great volunteers (I can’t thank all of you enough) and many have signed back up to take a bed again. There are several beds still available for adoption. Janis is working up a new list and will send a note out for people still interested in taking care of a bed.

Thanks for so many years of support, but I ‘m not totally gone. I’m worried that I will have a dirt withdrawal, so I’ve kept a couple beds to work on yet this summer. I’ll see you out on the golf course.

We appreciate all the work done last year! Here is a list of those that adopted beds in 2008. If you see any of them, tell them thanks for getting the project off to such a great start!

#1) Flag side: Hochreiter Tee side: OPEN
#2) Carol & Keith Peterson / Ron & Glenda Bruggeman
#3) Janice & Dale Hochreiter
#4 Men’s & Forward) Shirley & Kent Stephensen / Pam & Don Parsons
#5) Men’s & Forward) Darwin & Janet Luing
#6) Sandy Mathison / Jan & Gene Hardy
#7) Darwin & Janet Luing
#8) Barb & Mark Moore
#9) Neil & Jolene Wright
#10 Men’s & Senior) OPEN
#10 Forward) Cindy & Mark Sanger
#11 Mary & Larry Hills
#11 Forward) Mary & Larry Hills
#12 SR & Forward) Mary & Larry Hills
#13 Ladies & T-intersection) Barb Wollner
#14) John & Susan Bruckshaw / Mark & Fay Petersen
#15) Carla & Tim Fitzgerald
#16) Tom & Conni Jeschke & Dave & Deanie Thomas
#17) Bob & Marion Malone
Conf Ctr – pro shop side) Janis & Dale Hochreiter
Spikes) Janis & Dale Hochreither


Happy planting,
Barb Wollner