Chartiers Country Club June Newsletter 2013

Chartiers
Country Club
News & Calendar
June, 2013
June, 2013
It only has 30 days, but those 30
days pack a whollop of activities at
Chartiers! And we are deserving of
perfect weather, aren’t we—soft rain
at night and sunny days!
Enjoy the Entertainment for June!
Sun. June 2
Daryl & Kim Askew
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Fri. June 14
Silver Sky
7:00-11:00 p.m.
Sun. June 16
Marilee Marcantonio
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Fri. June 21
Pete Hewlett/Scott Anderson
7:30-10:30 p.m.
Sun. June 23
Nina Saintono
5:30-9:30 p.m.
Summer Menu
The summer menu is now available
all day for lunch and dinner. Hopefully you will find your favorites from
last year and some new dishes to try
enjoy as well. You can make reservations for any size group on the Porch.
The Veranda, as always, remains on
a first come, first served basis.
Chartiers Classic
When this newsletter went to press there was one opening left for this year’s Chartiers Classic
to be held on June 7 and 8 with a practice round on June 6. Check with the Pro Shop. You still
may have time to join in the fun for the highlight of the golf season at Chartiers. A highlight of
this year’s Classic will be Dan Boever who will provide a Friday night trick shot golf show.
Father’s Day Cookout!
June 16, 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Father’s Day MUST feature all of Dad’s
favorites and that’s just what we have on the
menu at Chartiers! Look at this:
New York Strip Steaks, BBQ Chicken,
Silver Star Hot Dogs, Salads, Veggies, Mac and
Cheese and an Ice Cream Sundae Bar!
Adults, $23.95, Children, $11.95.
Mixed Invitational
July 13, “Days of Wine and Roses”
A Delightful day of Golf
Delicious Dinner
Wine Pairings
Entertainment by Mansfield 5
Invite your guests and sign up Now!
Pool
The Pool is now open for the full regular hours which are:
Tuesday through Sunday
11:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Monday
12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Have you enjoyed the pool lately?
It’s not just for kids, you know! You
can lounge under an umbrella in the
shade, order a wonderful sandwich
and a drink of cool ice tea, lemonade
or something stronger from the Club
bar—all cheerfully delivered by a
young waitress! Wow! Sound great?
It is! Try it!
Junior Camps
You might want to enroll your “junior”
in a golf camp coming up and taught
by our Pros. Talk to the Pro Shop!
Veranda
Extravaganza
Kicks Off
Summer
More pictures on page 2
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More Extravaganza
Pictures
2013 Officers and Committee Chairmen
Officers:
Ray Vogliano
Frank Cardiello
Brian Smith
Bill Morrison
James Bonetti
Kate Fagan
Committee Chairmen:
Frank Cardiello
Bob Neville
Brian Smith
Bob Campbell
Bill Panazzi
Jim Bonetti
Bill Moore
Bob Germony
Kate Fagan
Bob Meyer
Bill Morrison
Bill Moore
Jim Dawson
Bob Germony
Karen Burgunder
Sally Cordis
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Audit
Entertainment
Finance
Golf
Green
Grievance
House-Physical
House-Operations
Legal
LR Planning
Membership
Personnel
Real Estate
Swimming Pool
Women’s Golf
Newsletter
Notes From Herb Hyland
The Veranda and Porch dining areas
are now open for the season. Let’s all keep
our fingers crossed for warm and sunny
weather in the months to come. Here’s
looking forward to a great summer season
full of golf, swimming and memorable
times at Chartiers.
The “all-day” Club menu is
back in full swing. Chef Don added a few
new selections, and kept many of your favorites. Come on out to the Club and join
us for lunch or dinner. I am sure you will
find something on the “all-day” menu
that will satisfy your “hunger pains.”
This month we move our Friday
(Sunday) night entertainment out to the
Veranda. On June 1st, Daryl and Kim
Askew will be performing from 7-11 p.m.
Make sure you check the calendar to see
when your favorite performer is at the
Club. Please keep in mind that reservations are not accepted on the Veranda.
Seating is on a “first come, first served”
basis. Waiting lists will be taken as the
need arises on the Veranda. Reservations
are accepted on the Porch, for any size
party.
June 7-8, the Club will be hosting our premier event, the Chartiers Classic. As a reminder to the membership,
Stop to Enjoy the Newly
Remodeled Pro Shop
If you have had the pleasure of enjoying the golf course in the past month, I
hope you also stopped in to visit the newly
remodeled Pro Shop.
We replaced the back wall and sidewalk, the interior was painted and new
slat walls were installed. A new drop ceiling and lights and new carpet completed
the fresh new design.
Stop in, shop and enjoy.
Bill Moore, Chairman
House Physical Committee
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the Club will close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday,
June 7 and all day on Saturday, June 8 for
this event. The pool will remain open on
these days, offering snack bar food and
beverage service ONLY. No other a’la carte
service will be available on June 7 after
2:00 p.m. and all day on June 8. This also
pertains to take-out food. This allows our
culinary and service team to focus on the
Classic and make it the true showcase
event that it is. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
In closing, I once again urge
you to make Chartiers your number one
choice when you are looking for a place to
dine and/or socialize. I ask all Members
to be considerate of other Members, guests
and employees when using the Club,
and remind everyone that profanity and
impolite behavior simply has no place
at Chartiers. We invite you to enjoy our
family-friendly atmosphere and become
part of the Chartiers’ experience. The staff
and I look forward to seeing all of you,
either at the pool, on the course or at the
Veranda. Stop in and say hello…..my
door is always open.
Herb Hyland
Club Manager
In Memoriam
Leo P. Russell
George D. Staisey
Elsie M. Sylvester
(Mother of John Sylvester)
Josephine Kovach
(Mother of Lucille Herman)
Welcome New Members!
Interim
Joe and Joanne Mammarelli
Rob Massof
Corporate
Aaron and Dawn Kellington
Intermediate I
Adam and Rachel Gilbert
Michael Haniotes
Matt and Gretchen Moore
Social
Laurie Caraher
Jeannie Peluso
Anthony and Rebecca Sinatra
Tommy Wang and Chei Wei
Intermediate Social
Kelly Herman
Mark Kavic
Robert and Christina Kunec
Congratulations on these membership
upgrades !
Permanent
David and Tina DelFiandra
Tom Moretti
Matt and Kathryn VanDeusen
Membership Committee Exceeds
Goal—56 New Members to Date
Another strong list of new Members
joining Chartiers in June has put us over
our goal this year to exceed 50 new Members, as we stand at 56 to date and still
processing more applications every week !
Our Intermediate group is also gaining on their goal to reach 100 Intermediate members by July. 1 month to go - we
can do it Team !
Excellent membership support sponsoring new Members has been a key to
our growth this year. We appreciate your
recommending a Chartiers membership
to your friends and colleagues.
Bill Morrison & Bob Meyer,
Co-Chairmen, Membership Committee
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SCOREBOARD
Season Long Presidents Cup Quarter
Finalists:
Paul Popovic/Tom Bugel
Dan Lugaila/Shaun Martenic
Tim Campbell/Britt Pritts
Todd Williams/Chris Raftis
Brian Kurtz/Jeff Borandi
Frank Bedoloto/Anthony Capriotti
Bob Zanone/Dan Pessy
Dave Faller/Bill Stinger
Thornburg 9’s
Overall Winners:
Art Bedway / Dan Konieczny
Best Ball Winners:
Ron Ocvirk/Mike Marra
Scramble Winners:
Brad Aurila/Mike Dowling
Alternate Shot Winners:
Art Bedway/Dan Konieczny
Blue White Swat:
Sam Reichl
Neal Fanelli
Jordan Adkins
Anthony Scolieri
Memorial Day Couples:
Tom & Maureen Butts
Rich & Lee Carlson
Golf Schedule for June
June 1 & 2 Men’s Ryder Cup
a.m. times
June 3
Traffic Club Outing
June 6
WGA 666
June 6
Classic Practice Round
June 7 & 8 Classic
(Friday course closed, Sat course will open after play)
June 10
Clover Hill Foods Outing
June 11 Sr. Interclub 1:00 p.m. Shotgun
June 13 WGA Invitational
9:00 a.m.
June 15 Junior Clinic
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
June 17 Citizen Care Outing
June 18-20 Junior Golf Camp
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
June 19 Blue White Swat
3:30 p.m.
June 20 WGA Low Putts
June 21 Friday Night Couples 5:30 p.m.
June 24 CFL Outing
June 25-27 WGA Member/Member
June 27 Atlas Energy Small Group
June 29 Junior Clinic
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
June 29-30
Sr. Championship
a.m. times
As you see from the golf schedule we are finally in the HEAT
of our golf season. Please make plans to attend your favorite
events. We appreciate your support as always.
Remember to Post all your Scores!
Just Some Reminders!
Golf Tip for May
Just a few reminders to help make everyones golf experience more enjoyable.
As you now know the golf course is in excellent shape, but playing
differently than in previous years. The firm and fast conditions place a
premium on course management. Missing a green short-sided can make
it VERY hard to get the chip shot up and in. When competing I always
colored my pins like traffic lights.
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Playing time should be 3 Hours 45 Minutes.
Slow players should let the group behind play through if a
hole is open ahead.
All play is continuous from Hole #1 unless instructed otherwise by the Pro Shop.
It is inexcusable to jump in front of players already on the
course.
Remember to rake all bunkers and fix your divots and ball
marks.
It is the members responsibility that guests are dressed in
appropriate attire.
As always your comments are welcomed.
Bob Campbell, Chairman
Golf Committee
Red (Never Attack)
Yellow (Attack if your feeling comfortable with the shot
Green (Attack the pin)
During the round you will face these decisions, and the smart players
will shoot lower scores by avoiding the BIG numbers on the scorecard trying to do something that has bad odds of being successful.
Please remember that Bogeys are not all that bad, but Double Bogeys kill your score. Be smart and avoid the Big Numbers in 2013.
Joe Klinchock
Head Golf Professional
Chartiers Calendar
June, 2013
Sunday
Club.............. 412-921-3780
Pro Shop...... 412-921-5360
Website......... www.chartierscc.com
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Saturday
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Men’s Ryder Cup
(continuing on Sunday)
Veranda Dining Closed
Kickboxing 9-10 a.m.
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3
Breakfast on the Porch
DJ at the Pool
2:00 to 5:00
Daryl & Kim on
the Veranda
5:30 - 9:30
Sunday Porch
Buffet 5-8
4
Club Closed
Classic
Practice Round
Traffic Club
Outing
WGA
666
9
10
Golf Clinic
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Club Closed
13
WGA
Invitational
Clover Hill
Foods Outing
16
Breakfast on the Porch
DJ at the Pool
2:00 to 5:00
Father’s Day
Cookout
5:00 -8:30
Marilee Marcantonio on the Veranda
5:30 - 9:30
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19
20
Club Closed
Junior Golf Camp
Partners
for Quality
Outing
23
Breakfast on the Porch
Nina Saintono
on the Veranda
5:30 - 9:30
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24
Club Closed
Sunday Porch
Buffet 5-8
Courage for
30 Life Outing
Sr. Championship
WGA
Low Putts
Silver Sky on
the Veranda
7:00 to 11:00
Jr. Clinic
3-4 p.m.
Veranda Dining Closed
until 6:00 p.m.
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22
Friday Night
Couples, 5:30
Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
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27
28
WGA
Member/Member
WGA
Member/Member
15
Pete Hewlett
& Scott Anderson on the
Veranda 7:30
-10:30
Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
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Club Closed
14
Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
8
Chartiers Classic
Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
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11
7
Club closes
at 2:00 p.m.
Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
Breakfast on the
Porch
Sunday Porch
Buffet 5-8
6
5
29
Sr. Championship
(continued on Sunday)
Jr. Clinic
3-4 p.m.
Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
Veranda Dining Closed
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WGA Swings into Summer
Even though the merry, merry month of May weather was quite
interesting, we actually played every one of our fun events! The
Red Team won our Red & White Tournament – Cathy Frischkorn,
Jo Henninger, Jan Sargert, Patty Shields, Missy Smith, and Jamie
Speakman. Bubbles was won by the team of Amy Corpuz, Jo Henninger, Kathy Jennison and Carol Pfaff, with Maureen Butts, Rainy
Grefenstette and Ann McDonough leading the 9-holers. The lucky
winners of Vegas Best Ball, my personal favorite, were Shirley Eskew,
Ann Fronduti, Mary Grogan and Jan Sargert, and Fran Dehn, Judi
Lerach and Carol Moore. The winning foursome at our Charity
Event included Amy Corpuz, Margaret Eubanks, Ann Fronduti and
Carol Pfaff. Amy Corpuz and Bridget Clarke were the winners of the
Throw Out event.
Thanks to the generosity of our members and the great planning (and donating) by Cheryl Schwarzwaelder, Carol Bayer and
Clare Goetz, our in-house charity event supporting The DoorWay
was a great success raising $2,255. The Executive Director, Joyce
Erdner, joined us for lunch and inspired all of us with stories of how
they reach out to help children and individuals in crisis. We would
also like to thank MaryAnne Klinchock for her generosity…not
only did she hit our drives on #7, she donated an on-course playing
lesson for a foursome in the Silent Auction!
You still have time to invite your guest to this year’s invitational
– The Art of Golf – on June 13th. Patty Shields is busy ‘designing’
a very special day for us, so be sure to get your information in to her
soon if you haven’t done so already.
In addition to our weekly Thursday events, you can also still
sign up to participate in our interclub match play competition
– Char-Hill-Clair-Brook. Cathy Frischkorn is heading this up for us,
so please contact her with any questions about the opportunity to
play at our friendly neighboring clubs.
And… ALL Chartiers ladies with golf privileges are encouraged
to participate in our Morning Glories & Nightin’ Gals on Tuesdays
throughout the season. Just call the Pro Shop and let them know
you want to play and they will set you up with a 9- or 18-hole
foursome. It’s a great way to improve your game and meet new
members!
You still have plenty of time to sign up for this year’s Mixed
Invitational on Saturday, July 13th - Days of Wine & Roses. If you
have any questions, please contact our very own WGA members
Kathy Sembrat and Judy Gates for the details of this couples event.
Love, Laugh, Live, Golf, Dance, Sing!
Karen Burgunder
WGA Chairwoman
412-999-9010
Golf is good for the soul. You get so mad at yourself you
forget to hate your enemies. – Will Rogers
Mother’s Day
Grounds Update
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It has been a very busy spring for the Grounds Department this
season. The cool weather that delayed all of our aerification procedures, and led the slow recovery of those procedures, has carried on
throughout the month of May. The good news is that we finally feel
we have caught up in regards to fully preparing the golf course for
the months ahead.
Native Areas
Throughout the past few weeks, our Department has thoroughly combed through the native high grass areas on the course, spot
spraying weeds and undesired grasses. We are just a short time away
from the native areas browning off, which will lead to aesthetically
pleasing contrast on the golf course. We are really pleased with the
efficacy of our herbicide applications, and feel that our naturalized
area will look their best.
Green Surrounds
So far this spring we have only completed one green surround
(#10). This time of year can be very difficult to perform sod work,
so we must be careful not to bite off more than we can chew. If the
time and conditions present themselves, we will re-sod the surround
on #13 green. For this to happen we must have some relief from
the dry conditions, as most of our key personnel become heavily
involved in hand watering and water management.
Annual & Perennial Beds
We have planted our annual flowers throughout the golf
course, as we do each year in the month of May. We have also
installed other perennial plant material around the perimeter of
the club house to replace the trees that were removed last fall, and
at the front entrance to block the newly installed water meter vault.
The Grounds Department would like to thank Mrs. Debbie Beck, as
her expertise was utilized on plant selection.
Cart Path Edges
The Grounds Department is making a strong push to correct
the high and low grade differences on our path edges as a result
of the cart path paving. This has been on our radar for some time
now, but other tasks have prevented the work from taking place. We
apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.
Fairway & Tee Topdressing
We have continued to see the benefits of the top dressing
program on #8 fairway. This month we will begin to top-dress other
low-lying areas on fairways such as #10, 12, & 17. Along with the
fairway topdressing we begin to top-dress the teeing surfaces on the
golf course in effort to dilute thatch and firm up the teeing ground.
With the summer months quickly approaching, the Grounds
Department is confident that we have properly prepared the golf
course, and are geared up to face the challenges and conditions that
are associated with the dog days of summer. We will continue to
fine tune all the details on the golf course in our efforts to provide
the best possible playing conditions.
Best Regards,
Memorial Day Cookout
Bob Davis
Golf Course Superintendent
Chartiers Country Club
601 Baldwin Road • Pittsburgh, PA 15205
June, 2013
Enjoy!
• The Chartiers Classic
• The Veranda
• The Pool
• The Father’s Day Cookout
• Fabulous Entertainment
• WGA Golf Events
Chartiers #7. There’s no more scenic hole in the Pittsburgh area!