Club News & Announcements

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from the office of the General Manager/COO

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December 2004

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Happy Holidays!

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�� As 2004 comes to a close, I have struggled with how to script my final letter of the year. So after reflection concerning previous issues of discussion, I thought it would be prudent to address the following concerns and start the New Year off right:

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1)�� The House Rules: By definition, the house rules were established to protect the integrity, ensure safety and to maintain the respect and values upon which The Alpine Country Club was founded.

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�� �As General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, my duties and responsibilities are clearly defined by the Board of Directors. One of my duties is to enforce the house rules without question or exception. So I respectfully ask you to please remind your younger family members and your guests of the following:

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�� �A) No matter the circumstances JEANS are not allowed any where in The Alpine Country Club.

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�� �However, should you find yourself in a position where someone in your party has�� inadvertently worn jeans, I will be happy to provide them with a pair of black slacks or perhaps a pair of slacks from the Pro-Shop?

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B) Jackets are required / ties optional for dining on Saturday evenings in both the Alpine and Tyrolean rooms.

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However, should you forget to wear a jacket on Saturday evening, I have donated

a few of my jackets to the Alpine for such a faux pas. The dining room manager

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C) Smoking is prohibited in the Card Room, Grille Room and Alpine Room until 8:00 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time.

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�However, if you wish to smoke and prefer not to utilize the patio, please feel free

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�� As you can see, from offering the use of my office as a smoking lounge, to offering you my own wardrobe, I will try extremely hard to provide an alternative to avoid a situation which may cause you, your family or your guests any inconvenience.

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�� However, I ask you with the utmost of respect; to please abide by the rules of the Club and understand that if you are approached concerning a violation of Club policy, I will always do so with the utmost tact and respect, with the hope of your support and understanding.

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�� For further information and clarifications, I have enclosed a copy of the Alpine House Rules for your review.

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2)�� We cannot do: Sometimes my staff fails to see Aall of the trees in the forest@ and offer a response of �we cannot do that today�.�

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�� While my staff truly means well and try extremely hard, at times they may neglect to say five simple words, �let me get Mr. Griswold�.�

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�� So if you are faced with �we cannot do that today�, please respond with �have you checked with Mr. Griswold?�, and be assured that if there is any possible way I can make something happen, it will happen!

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3)�� La Vigilia: Prior to my arrival at the Alpine, I became familiar with the history of La Vigilia when I was stationed in Italy during my military service years.

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�� However, I was taken off guard by the Alpine�s custom of members handing out gratuities to the staff during this event.

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�� Subsequently during my first La Vigilia, I was approached by some members offering gratuities and respectfully declined, however in doing so, and of course without intent, I insulted those members.

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�� I never meant to disrespect or to insult anyone, however, as a professional and your General Manager / Chief Operating Officer, I felt that accepting gratuity would be unprofessional and lessen the credibility of my position.

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�� Thus, last year I felt it would be prudent not to enter the Grill Rooms during this event and to manage from the kitchen (staying as far out of sight as possible). However, I stayed out of sight so well; some members questioned why I was not around for such an important event.

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�� So I address this issue in the hope of avoiding the awkward position of declining your extremely kind gestures or again becoming invisible during this time honored event.� However, please know that I thank the Lord everyday for blessing me with the opportunity to manage this wonderful Club and serving you and your families.

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�� I am truly grateful for this gift and I hope you will accept my sincere thank you from my heart for such opportunities.

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�� 4) Club Bill Accuracy: I am the first to admit that we do make mistakes, and I am the first to make any corrections needed. However please understand that all errors are definitely unintentional. Therefore I respectfully request your assistance concerning this matter, by please signing your chits to include the Pro-Shop; this will help me to alleviate any inaccuracies and ensuring your club bill accuracy.

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�� From my children Crystal, David, Isabella and I, we pray that you and your families are blessed with health, happiness and the love and joy of this holiday season.� God bless you and your loved ones serving our nations call to duty during this holiday season.

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� Lt. Colonel David Griswold, Ret. GM/COO��

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Please scroll down for special upcoming events��

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Men�s La Vigilia

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Wednesday, December 15th

From 5:00pm until 8:00pm

In the Grille Rooms

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This event is an annual complimentary

Holiday gathering for the male members of the

Alpine which includes an array of seafood

and Italian specialties

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Guests are not allowed at this event

and reservations are not necessary.

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The Alpine Country Club

Holiday Buffet

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Sunday, December 19th

12:00 until 6:00

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*Antipasto Table*

Grilled Artichokes, White Anchovies, Roasted Peppers, Soppressata,

Italian Ham, Assorted Olives, Pepperoni, Grilled Eggplant,

Assorted Cheese, Mesclun Salad Mix,

Flavored Breads & Assorted Dinner Rolls

Wine & Pepper Biscuits

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*Raw Bar*

Shrimp Cocktail, Littlenecks, Snail Salad, Squid Salad and Smoked Salmon Mirror

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*Carving Station*

Steamship Round of Beef au jus

Grilled Lamb Rack with mint jelly

Roast Turkey with gravy and Cranberry Sauce

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*Pasta Station*

Tri-Color Pasta with Carbonara Sauce

Stuffed Shells

Penne Marinara

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*Children�s Station*

Pizza, Chicken Fingers, French Fries, & Mozzarella Sticks

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*Entree Station*

Steamed Littlenecks with Garlic Butter Sauce

Scrod Pizziola

Chicken Francaise

Saut�ed Rabe

Roasted Butternut Squash

Lyonnaise Potato

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*Dessert Table*

Holiday Cookies, Gingerbread Men, Zuppa Inglese, Chocolate Log Roll, & Mini Pastries

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$25.95 per person

$10.00 for Children Ages 6-12

Free for Children 5 and under

Service Charge and tax not included

FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT MELODI

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Friday, December 31st

Featuring the Sounds of

Soul Purpose

Dancing from 8:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.

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Cocktails and Hors D�Oeuvres

7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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Dinner Served at 8:00

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*First Course*

Mini Vegetable Antipasto�Mixed Greens with Roasted Peppers, Provolone, Marinated Mushrooms

and Fresh Mozzarella with White Balsamic Dressing

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*Second Course*

Bowtie Pasta with Pink Vodka Sauce with Diced Italian Ham and Peas

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*Choice of Entree*

Roast Sliced Tenderloin

Lobster Tail

Roast Duck Breast

*Accompaniments*

Asparagus wrapped with Yellow Squash Ring and Parisienne Roasted Potatoes

*Dessert*

Assorted Mini Pastries

Champagne Toast at Midnight

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A Deluxe Breakfast Buffet will be served at 1:00 a.m.

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$65.00 per person Members & Guests

Service charge & tax not included

Please RSVP to Melodi by December 24th at 943-2670

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