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OAK HILLS
HAPPENINGS
from OAK HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
June 2021
A Note From The General Manager Club Staff
Happy Memorial Day! I hope this finds everyone Mike Zadalis
healthy and doing well! The Club is thriving with a full PGA General Manager
membership (both golf and social) and building large Chief Operating Officer
waiting lists to get in. I strongly believe this is due to the
culture we have created and 100% about the people, Bobby O’Keefe
staff, and members alike. Like our theme for our 2021 PGA Director of Golf
business plan “nurture the root to produce great fruit”
with all the people being the root and the results being Jonathan Mielke
the fruit. Take care of the people and everything else will PGA Director of Instruction
take care of itself.
Justin Herron
Last year’s President Amy Benge was nicknamed Head Golf Professional
the “Covid President”, and I think this year we could
nickname President Todd Carey the “Concrete Sam Martin
President” or “Projects President”. We are certainly First Assistant Golf Professional
making up for last year in a big way with so much
going on. The new patio turned out fabulous along Dan Maddox
Director of Grounds
with the upgrades to the firepit and grilling area. Lots
of great upgrades and improvements at the pool and
Andy Rhylander
tennis areas. The weather has not cooperated with us at all in trying to get the tennis courts Golf Course Superintendent
resurfaced and painted, the parking lots resurfaced, and with our new tennis viewing deck.
These are all still works in progress and will need your patience as we finish them up. The Ashley Dougherty
new tennis court lighting is amazing as well. Please remember we are completing these Director of Membership & Marketing
projects for your enjoyment, out of necessity, and to improve. If you ever have any questions,
concerns, or comments we ask that you respectfully send them to me and not our frontline Olivia Lynes
staff, we appreciate it. Office Administrator
We have had wonderful attendance and great feedback with all our many events we have Becky Rohwer
been hosting, both golf and social alike. Please make sure you visit our events calendar on the Systems Facilitator
OHCC website as we have so many more great events planned for your enjoyment.
A very special Thank You to all those that volunteered on Monday, May 24th that donated your Brian Shields
time and hard work getting all the divots filled with sand. It is greatly appreciated and shows Director of Food & Beverage
your pride in our great Club.
Candy Mapes
We have had great staff orientations and training sessions in every department, and I am very Events Manager
excited about the Team that we have put together. We are planning and set up for a successful
year!
Jacob Wuestewald
Assistant Food & Beverage Director
Keep your eyes and ears open for a giant party that we are planning and putting together in Zach Chingren
early August to hopefully celebrate how well our Club did getting through the pandemic. I Executive Chef
could not be prouder of our staff for all their hard work, innovation, and passion. However,
we never could have done it without the great support, dedication, and input from our great Wilfred Ambrosio
members…total TEAM effort! Sous Chef
I want to wish Dan Maddox and his wife Joyce a very happy 40th wedding anniversary, and Tom Lilly
Becky Rohwer our Systems Facilitator for reaching a major mile stone of 40 years of dedicated Head Tennis Professional
employment at Oak Hills!
Jacob Whelan
We look forward to a great summer and as always please feel free to reach out to me with any Co-Director of Aquatics
questions, comments, concerns, and feedback as we are always looking for ways to improve.
Alex Jones
Sincerely, Co-Director of Aquatics
Make sure to update us with any new
Brad Sauser
contact information including email Building Maintenance Supervisor
Mike Zadalis addresses, to insure you receive all of our
Dan Zadalis
PGA General Manager communications on Club updates, excit- Services Manager
ing upcoming events, and more!
The Board President Letter
Summer is here and that means enjoying our Club that much more. I first and foremost want to thank the
Board of Directors and our Management Team for planning, implementing, and performing the many on-
going improvement projects you have been seeing around the Club. It hasn’t been easy, and the weather
hasn’t cooperated, but great progress is being made. All of the committees and boards have been meeting
regularly with alot of great input, ideas, and feedback. I personally want to thank all of you for volunteer-
ing your time and dedication to helping us make our Club even better.
Thanks to all the members and staff that came out to help fill all the divots with sand, it is a great tes-
tament to the pride we all have in our Club. That being said, please always do your part in filling divots
with sand, fixing ball marks, raking the bunkers, driving carts responsibly and respectfully, and ensuring
all your guests do so as well. Additionally, please make sure your group always plays within our pace of
play guidelines and finishes right around 4 hours or less. This all ensures maximum enjoyment for all our
members and their guests.
I have asked Mike, his management Team, and the Board of Directors to come up with our next Master Plan for not only the immediate
future, but also for the long term. We have reformed the Facility Enhancement Committee and are researching every aspect of financing
options, savings, and immediate project needs, along with longer term project needs. Please feel free to email your thoughts and ideas as
we will add them to the list to be discussed and considered by the committee as we put the list together for prioritization.
Lastly, please always treat the entire staff and board members with respect, professionalism, and courteous. They are all working hard to
make sure Oak Hills offers the best facilities, quality products, high levels of service, and ultimately the best experiences possible. Thank
you and see you at the Club.
Sincerely
Congratulations on their Holes in One to
Mel Jelkin on #9 (May 15) and Elly Speece at
the MIAA Conference Championship at
Hillcrest in Oklahoma!
Todd Carey
Oak Hills Inc. Board President
Project Updates: Patio, Tennis Courts, Pool Viewing Deck
WELCOME TO OUR MAY NEW MEMBERS!
Margalie and Elliot Blackman Pete and Amy Mullenberg
Kelly and Thomas Kirk Andrew and Daniel Nash
Bob and Mindy Morrissey Cara and Marc Skradski
News From your Oak Hills
Management Teams...
Golf: June is one of the busiest and most exciting months of the year! Junior Golf programs will be starting,
Match Play is underway, and the Member/Member tournament towards the end of the month will certainly not
disappoint. To ensure we offer the best service to our Members and Guest, please continue to update your tee
time reservation with specific names so we can have your clubs pulled and/or carts cleaned and ready. In addi-
tion, please remember to replace TBD’s as soon as you can as they will fall off within 48 hours of your tee time
and it will allow other members to make plans accordingly further in advance.
We would like to thank the members for coming out and volunteering their time to repair divots in our fairways
in late May. We had over 62 members help us and what a difference that makes. Please continue to fill your divots with sand and
repair ball marks as play and stress on the course will continue to pick up.
Bobby O'Keefe
PGA Director of Golf
Food & Beverage: June is here, and your club is buzzing with excitement! There are many projects nearing
the finish line that everyone will enjoy this summer, and for years to come. We are well into our wedding and
graduation season. If you have an event you would like to plan at the Club, please give me a call, I will make the
planning simple and fun. Let us do the work so you can enjoy.
It is exciting to see so many of our members relaxing on the patio or in the pub. Staff has been gearing up for
a busy summer. Checkout your calendar and watch for emails on our many upcoming events. Oak Hills is the
place to be in 2021! I know we can all agree we are going to have a great summer without all the restrictions,
let’s all continue to be smart and safe.
For the many members who know me and have grown with me over the past 38 years, I love you like family. For those who are new,
I look forward to working with you! Any events, thoughts, or ideas, please call, email, or catch me at the Club. I look forward to work-
ing with you and making your vision come to life. See you at the club soon.
Candy Mapes
Events Manager
Grounds: My grandfather told me when I was a youngster, be quiet, can you hear the corn grow? What he said
many years ago still applies today, can you hear the rough grow, an inch per day? This surge of growth is hap-
pening everywhere, my lawn, your lawn, and every golf course. In a few weeks it will slow down as the tem-
peratures start to increase. We are currently mowing the rough over 3 times per week, but it seems we are not
mowing at all.
Overall, the course is responding well to the spring treatments including aerification, top dressing, fertilizers,
and turf protection products. With our summer staff arriving and finishing up with the spring projects, we are
ready to provide you with outstanding course conditions. We want to thank all members who participated with the year’s first divot
party. I drove the fairways the next morning and was very pleased with the quality, and every divot was filled. Job well done!
Just want to recap on our current project, the extended patio was back filled, new irrigation was installed, and new sod. After Memo-
rial weekend, we will start to receive the plant material for the new landscaping. I want to thank the design work of Kinghorn Gar-
dens.
Enjoy your golf course. Please repair ball marks, fill divots, rake bunkers and follow all cart directions and rope. Also, do not drive and
walk with pull carts through the natives. The tracts last a very long time.
Hope everyone enjoyed Memorial weekend and let the summer begin.
Dan Maddox
Director of Grounds
Chef Notes
The Pool is open, and Summer is finally here. Covid is starting to wind down, and more people are coming out to the
club. We had a great turn out for both Mother’s Day and Easter Brunch as well as many new events that were well at-
tended! Lots of graduations this may and many weddings to look forward to this summer. We opened up the new patio
expansion and had a great kick off weekend with our Acoustics and Cocktails event. I want to take this time to thank
our membership for supporting our Club throughout the pandemic. We couldn’t have done it without your loyalty and
support. We were able to weather that storm a lot better than most and for that I am grateful. I hope to see all the mem-
bers out taking advantage of our club this summer, from the pool to all the great events.
Here is a fantastic cookie bar recipe that makes one half sheet pan.
Zach Chingren
Executive Chef
EMPLOYEE
SPOTLIGHT
Our June employee spotlight is our Systems Facilitator, Becky Rohwer!
Becky started her career at Oak Hills on June 10, 1981 in the front
office as an assistant. Through the years Becky continued to learn, grow
and put tireless hours in at the Club until she came to her
current title of Systems Facilitator/Accounts Receivable.
Through the last 40 years she met and came to know many co-workers
and members who she values not only as friends but as family. When
Becky is not at the Club she enjoys spending time with her family and
friends and especially crafting!
As you celebrate your 40th work anniversary, it’s time to reflect on your
contributions and achievements, the things that make you unique.
Your dedication and passion for your work make you what you are, one in a million!
Please join us in congratulating Becky on her 40 years at Oak Hills Country Club!
A Note from our Youth Program Instructors
Junior Golf
The youth golf season is underway and we have many fantastic opportunities for our youth athletes at Oak
Hills. I will be coaching three different youth golf teams this year: Team Golf Offsprings, the PGA Junior
Travel Team and the Special Olympics youth team the Eagles. We have many talented athletes who are
going to turn a lot of heads with their golfing ability. Please make sure to follow their season on the Oak
Hills Facebook, Twitter and Clubster’s page.
You can also follow the progress of the June academy sessions as our youth athletes learn the game of golf through long-term
athlete development programs.
The true benefit of the academy is to develop the junior athlete’s love for the game and the physical activity. You’ll see it
through the smiles, laughter and determination. That’s what sets this program apart from others.
Jonathan Mielke, PGA
Director of Instruction
Swim
The pool staff was excited and ready to finally open the pool Memorial Weekend and see all of our Oak
Hills members once more! We are happy summer is finally here and looking forward to all the lasting
memories that will follow. Swim Team will be here before we know it, my assistant coaches and I are ex-
cited for a season with a full meet schedule. It is looking to shape up to be a fantastic summer and we are
more than ready for it to be here!
Alex Jones
Co-Director of Aquatics and Head Swim Coach
With inspection passed, the deck and pool cleaned, and all furniture and equipment laid out, we are set
for the season! We look forward to returning to normalcy once again after the Covid-19 pandemic. Our staff
is ready to provide a safe, consistent, and memorable experience at the pool. Swim lessons will start June
7th for those signed up. We are excited and look forward to seeing everyone again this year and ready for
an outstanding pool season!
Jacob Whelan
Co-Director of Aquatics
Tennis
Tennis and Pickle Ball clinics and leagues begin on June 1st and we have many that are near capacity.
Please email me if you or your child cannot make it to something you are signed up for. If you are not
signed up, it is never too late, just email me to get signed up. We have a lot of fun times scheduled on the
courts this summer, to keep informed please email me to get put on the Tennis/Pickle Ball update emails
sent out at least once a week.
Events in June: Adult Tennis Kickoff Event – Friday June 11 at 6:30 PM | Kids Survivor Event - Saturday
June 19th at 1 PM
I have several Creighton players helping out this summer and we have added ‘Hitter Hours’ -work outs that you can play with
(doubles if you only have 3) or singles points/games. Just email me to get signed up. The courts will be busy this summer so if
you are coming to play on your own, please contact me the day before if possible to make sure there is a court available.
Tom Lilly
Oak Hills Head Tennis Professional since 1994
USPTA Certified
2021 Copper Cup Classic
Friday, June 4 & Saturday, June 5
Battling it out for the coveted Copper Cup…and it is too hard to predict who will be victorious!
Pink Team Captain – Tricia Martis Blue Team Captain – Kim Rogers
The Pink Pulverizers vs The Blue Lightning Strikes
Friday, June 4 at 6 p.m. – Pairing Party with appetizers, teams announced $40 for Pairing Party, golf, dinner and prizes
Saturday, June 5 at 1 p.m. – Shotgun start with dinner to follow Golf carts to be charged separately by ProShop
Drinks available for purchase
RSVPs required by Monday, May 31. Register: Online / 402-895-3636 / admin@oakhillsomaha.com
You are registered for golf and both food functions unless you provide different instructions.
Teams of two players matched by handicap play an 18-hole round against another two-person team with similar handicaps to win points.
Flyer designed by Tricia Martis and Kim Rogers!
15th AnnuAl
Oak Hills
Bill Bowzer MeMorial
Youth fishing tournaMent
Oak Hills Book Club Meets First
Open to all Lady Members of Oak Hills Thursday of
Every Month
For those who are interested in joining, Sunday, June 6, 2021
please contact Patti Miller or
Mary Dickerson. 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
February 4, 2021
$5 per child
The Splendid & The Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, & Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson
March 4, 2021 Check in at the Hole 1 Lake.
Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict
April 8, 2021 Prizes will be awarded for the
Floating Twigs by Charles Tabb
biggest fish in four categories.
May 6, 2021
After the Flood (an Omaha reads section) by Kassandra Montag
Don’t forget to bring bait, fishing
June 3, 2021
28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand
poles and all necessary equipment
July 1, 2021
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
August 5 2021
Reservations Required
The Four Winds by Kristan Hannah Online: https: www.oakhillscountryclub.org
September 2, 2021 Phone: 402.895.3636 ext. 201
The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff
Email: admin@oakhillsomaha.com
COME PLAY TENNIS WGA Member-Member
Format is
one (1) Net
Two-person Best Ball
team event for 18 holes
Saturday, June 12th
8:30 a.m. Shotgun
Kick–off Mixer Each golfer
must contribute
a minimum
of six (6)
Friends | Games | All Levels Welcome scores each Awards announced
immediately after
all play/playoffs
Friday, June 11 $15 entry fee
are completed
6:30 p.m. per player
$22 per player | snacks and beverages included
Sign up online, call 402-895-3636 or email proshop@oakhillsomaha.com.
RSVPs required: Online | 402-895-3636 | tennis@oakhillsomaha.com. You’re registered for both golf and food functions unless you indicate otherwise.
Pool Side Jammin’ 2021 Dates
June 12 | 1 - 4 p.m.
July 17 | 8 - 11 p.m. (21 and older)
You’re
August 21 | 8 - 11 p.m. (21 and older)
Invited!
JAMMIN´ New Member Reception
Head to The Pool on
Saturday, June 12, 2021 from
Thursday, June 17, 2021
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for a
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Live DJ from On the Patio
Complete Music Bring the family out and enjoy some light appetizers,
meet and connect with other new members and
The Snack Shack, Tiki Bar and Grill
management staff, learn more about Club activities
will be open for rockin´
food and drinks.
RSVP’s required.
Reservations Required: online | 402-895-3636 | admin@oakhillsomaha.com Register online, call 402.895.3636
or email admin@oakhillsomaha.com
OUTWIT | OUTPLAY | OUTLAST Father’s Day
BBQ Buffet
OAK HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
6.20.21 $25 adult
$13 child
4:30 to 7:30 p.m. (ages 4-12)
GRILL BARBEQUE PARTY
You and your tribe members will be put to the test, playing other tribes
in various tennis competitions until we crown the one! Relax, it doesn’t get any
SURVIVOR better than this!
Saturday, June 19
12:30 p.m.
RSVP’s Required
Ages 7 & up | $10 per player | Sign up by June 19 Online | 402.895.3636
admin@oakhillsomaha.com
RSVPs required: Online | 402-895-3636 | tennis@oakhillsomaha.com
Join us for
2021 rally for the Cure
Become a Sign Sponsor
In Celebration/Support/Memory of a family member or friend
Displayed June 18-24 on Golf Course tee boxes & at Pool & Tennis Court entrances
Cash or check payable to Susan G. Komen or American Cancer Society
Form available in the Front Office
Cost - $25 per sign
Deadline - June 10
Purchase Raffle Tickets
Packages with exciting items displayed in Pub hallway
Cost: $10 for 5 tickets, $20 for 12 tickets, $100 for 70 tickets. No limit!
Tickets go on sale June 15 - Available in Front Office, Pro Shop, & at Rally golf events
Drawing for winners is June 25!
Bid on ‘Stay & Play’ Package
More details to come on golf and lodging package & bidding process
Register for Rally Golf Events (Twilight, Ladies, Men)
Online or call Pro Shop
Details on the Club/Golf Calendar - Invite guests
Friday, June 18 Tuesday, June 22 Wednesday, June 23 Thursday, June 24
Twilight 9-Hole Ladies 9-Hole Ladies 18-Hole Men’s Rally Hole
5:30 p.m. Shotgun 5:30 p.m. Shotgun 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Play Hole #2
between 1-6 p.m.
Call 402-895-3636 or email admin@oakhillsomaha.com.
You’re registered for both golf and food functions unless you indicate otherwise.
Kentucky Derby Party Mother's Day Brunch
Music Bingo
2021 Board of Directors Golf Shop Hours
Todd Carey Board President Tuesday-Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
John Lapour Vice President Monday Closed
Justin Clements Treasurer
Carla Whittaker Secretary
Karen Goughnour Social/Swim/Tennis/Jr. Golf Club Office Hours
Bruce Henderson Golf Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Jeff Athy Grounds Saturday & Sunday Closed
Eric Bergquist Food & Beverage 12325 Golfing Green Drive
Omaha, NE 68137 Monday By appointment
Scott Wright Facility Enhancement
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Course Closed MGA Stag WGA Copper Cup WGA Copper
PGA Pro Asst. Classic Pairings Cup Classic
Book Club Party
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Youth Fishing Swim Meet @ Tennis Mixer MGA & WGA Mem-
Tournament Field Club Mem-Member
MGA Mem-
ber-Member Poolside Jam-
min
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Swim Meet @ New Member Rally for the Survivor Tennis
MGA
Champions Meet and Greet Cure Twilight
Member-Member
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Fathers Day Swim Meet @
Buffet Shadow Ridge Men's Rally
Rally for the Cure Rally for the Cure for the Cure
27 28 29 30
Junior Golf Clos- Swim Meet vs.
ing Ceremony Happy Hollow @
OHCC
Event details, including dates/times, are subject to change.
The Pub | 402-502-2738
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. to
Closed
9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
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