Meadowbrook and Chesdin Members!

September 2013
Meadowbrook and Chesdin friends and
family congratulate Adam Ball on his
performance in the
USGA Amateur Tournament
Adam made it to the Quarter Finals.
GREAT job, Adam!
Matt Fitzpatrick and Adam Ball
USGA Amateur Tournament
Boston, Massachusetts
More Meadowbrook Champions
2013 MCC Club Champions:
2013 MWGA Championship
Adam Ball (Men’s)
Lisa Cox (Women’s)
Rob Witherspoon (Juniors)
Lisa Cox – Women’s “Medalist”
Karen and Mike Smith
Kudos
Susan Gallienne made a Hole in One
on hole #13 from 126 yards. Susan
slammed home a 30 degree hybrid for
her ACE while playing a round of golf
with Charlie Graffeo.
Kudos
KUDOS!
won GROSS Champions in the Couples
Championship (69)
Linda and Rick Kidd won
NET Champions in the Couples
Championship (61)
Meadowbrook and Chesdin Members!
LAST DAY to redeem your 2013 Golf Shop Tournament Credits …
December 15, 2013
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A message from our General Manager
As we say “farewell” to summer, if you’re like me, you’re probably ready to enjoy all the activities fall brings; football,
brisk walks with your family, cooler weather, fall colors… football, cozy fireplaces, and the holidays, and did I say,
football? Of course, September is still one of the best times of the year to play golf and also, a perfect time to invite your
friends to enjoy the club with you, or become members too!
Do you have any friends who have been considering membership at the club? Beginning October 1st, the initiation fee to
join our Meadowbrook and Chesdin clubs will be $500. I encourage you to take advantage of one last month with zero
initiation and bring guests to the clubhouse.
We are two clubs with many recreational activities to suit all ages. Our mild weather in Virginia allows for enjoyable
afternoons playing tennis or golf, for the whole family. This fall, major high school golf events will be highlighted at the
clubs. Junior golf has always been excellent at Meadowbrook and Chesdin, and we hold a rich tradition of inspiring
talented golfers, from the Wadkins brothers to our current superstars, Adam Ball and Lyberty Anderson. Membership at
the clubs is the perfect offering to high school student you may know.
As September rolls around, enjoy your club. If you haven’t been involved in the social aspect of country club life, you
don’t know what you’re missing. Get plugged in! Come by for a stroll in the lovely Gillette Garden, a game of tennis or
Sunday Brunch. Let the children play on the playground. Meadowbrook and Chesdin are both places where families can
be “together”. Enjoy weekly mealtimes at either of our clubs, with theme days, family buffets and dinner specials at both
clubs.
If I can assist you at all, don’t hesitate to call or stop by my office.
~Rich Wolkiewicz
“The Country Clubs of Chesterfield”
Meadowbrook and Chesdin welcomes these new members!
Frank & Rae Viera
John Christian Leftwich
Warren Geddie
Dennis Loudermilk
Kent Gilliam
Carol Sanford
Lisa Irwin
Kim Taylor
Casey Gaffney
Joe Lewis
Mike Stanley
~Rich Wolkiewicz
Laura & Doug Johnson
Mark Monger
Thank you to our Members who
Thank you to our Members, Chris Wirt, George Ford, Alison Eckis,
referred these members to us!
who each gave leads to us for August!Chris
If you
knowGeorge
of a potential
member,
Writt,
Ford, Alison
Eckis.
email me the details. [email protected]
NEW members – Refer a friend who signs up in your first 30 days of membership
and we’ll credit you the amount of your referral’s dues on your November billing!
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September is the best month of the year for tennis! Lower humidity, lower temperatures and courts at
Meadowbrook are beautifully groomed! The Ladies Suburban League begins on Wednesday, September 11 in the
mornings, but the courts are available all other times.
For a fun morning on Labor Day, call Karolyn Soyars (275-8430) for fun, mixed play. Worried about your skill
level? Do not … just bring a racquet and an attitude for fun and social play!
Each Friday, we will also have casual tennis in the mornings … guys and girls. Just let Karolyn know of your
availability. We will also have some Saturday Round Robin play.
~Karolyn Soyars
RAMS
~Karolyn Soyars
September
is the harbinger of the coming of fall, and it also marks one of the busiest months for RAMS activities. A
number of our RAMS and RAMETTES are heading south for the September Pinehurst trip, and we anxiously await all
the juicy stories they will have for us upon their return. We recently completed the Pink Ribbon Tournament, but
the RAMS and the ladies will be getting together again on September 10 when we play a combined event with the
MWGA and again on October 3 with the RAMS Fall Tournament. We hope to have a great turn out for all of these
events; so get signed up in the golf shop as soon as possible.
As we fade into October, we also have the Jim Malone RAMS Championship scheduled for the 17th of October, so
keep that date open on your fall schedule. We will follow that on October 23 with our fall dinner meeting, which
also serves as our awards banquet. And, coming in early November, is our return match against those “false
handicappers” from Jefferson-Lakeside to be played at Meadowbrook. With all these golf events on the horizon, it
is time to get your game in to top shape. We hope to see all of you at these events.
~Jim Hufschmitt
Calling all Meadowbrook and Chesdin Members!
If you’re a long-time member, or even if you just joined
but have a wonderful experience to share, we want to
hear from you! We will include member testimonials on
our new website, scheduled to roll out later this fall.
Please email Diana, [email protected] and tell me
why you recommend MCC and Chesdin to others.
Thank you to all the
members and staff
who contribute to
this newsletter!
Members may send
200 word articles by
th
the 15 of every
month. [email protected]
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You’re Invited!
Dress up, enjoy a nice sit-down dinner, and dance or listen
to your favorite ballroom dance tunes.
The Twenty Cotillion Dinner/Dance Club has scheduled a dance at Meadowbrook
on October 11th and has invited all Meadowbrook and Chesdin members who love
ballroom dancing to attend. There will be a formal dinner with your choice of beef
or fish entre, salad, rolls, dessert and coffee for $120 per couple (includes gratuity
and tax), cash bar. Attire is black tie or dark suit for gentlemen and evening attire
for ladies. Music will be provided by The Lyrics.
If you would like to attend, or have questions, contact Donna Kontopanos
(275-8959) or Betty Snead (271-8672) or Rita Phillips (784-8868)
Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance . - Dave Barry
Chesdin Members!
What’s YOUR “favorite” hole at
Meadowbrook Country Club?
Dick Corrada tells us what his
MCC Survey revealed on Page 8.
Massage Therapy
now at Chesdin!
Debra Harnal
Certified Massage Therapist
804-943-3729
Join the Management Board on
September 19th, 2013
Stay tuned for details!
We will host an Informational
Meeting to provide updates and
answer any questions you may have!
By Appointment Only
Therapuetic
Relaxation
Orthopedic
www.bodybalancing.massagetherapy.com
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Allow me to introduce myself … my name is Bob Cullison and I am a personal
trainer and nutritionist. My staff and I have served the Chesdin Landing and
Summer Lake Communities for over 13 years, helping many people live healthier,
happier lives. I would also like to get to know our new friends from Meadowbrook.
My staff and I are educated professionals, and take our jobs very seriously. We
specialize in all areas of fitness, including: Weight Loss, Injury prevention, Rehab,
Core Strengthening, Cardio, Sport Specific Training, Speed Training for athletes,
Senior Training, and much more. We know how to get results. We know how to
design the right training and nutrition plan for your body type to get results as fast
as possible! We will provide instruction, motivation, and accountability to get you
in the best shape ever, regardless of your age! Please visit my website
(www.personaltrainerbob.com), or contact me to schedule a free, no obligation
consultation. Procrastination is the biggest enemy of getting into better shape, so
please don't put it off, call today... I look forward to talking to you! Please contact
me by phone, 804-678-9510 or email at [email protected]
I had been a member of different fitness centers over the past 20 years, but never
seemed to reach my goals. I had gradually gained weight as my metabolism has
slowed down, also I would gradually get out of the habit of going to the gym. So I
made an appointment to meet with Bob. He put me on a healthy eating and
exercise program that would help me reach my goal and I could actually do. I
couldn't do much at the beginning, but my trainer's words of advice and
encouragement made me determined to stick with it. This time is different; the
results are worth my effort! I am losing weight, and am stronger and can even do
cardio like never before! My clothes fit great and I am a happy lady! When I say I
can't, he says "you can"! I am never bored because each time is different. Working
out with a trainer is different than on your own because you don't want to let
them or yourself down. I am so glad I did this. Do yourself a favor- hire Bob and
Co. and get true professionals. They get results! Did I mention they make me
laugh....?
~Joy Jones
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The next BIZ Builders Forum will be at Meadowbrook Country Club in the Meadowbrook Room, September 11, 5:30
P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Meadowbrook and Chesdin business owners and executives are invited to attend Networking Title,
presented by, Mark Deutsch, Executive Director and CEO of the Central Virginia BNI. He is also the author of, “The
Ultimate Network”, and has shared the speaking stage with John Maxwell, Seth Godin and others.
This is a terrific Member/Guest opportunity to meet other business professionals in a relaxed
networking atmosphere. The crab cakes are awesome, too! Don’t miss it.
Bring a friend – free hors d’oeurves. (I’m told the crab cakes are amazing!)
NEW Business Members
Lisa Irwin, Liberty Mutual
Kim Taylor, Taylor’s Janitorial Services
Welcome to Meadowbrook and Chesdin!
Connect with BIZ Builders Forum on LinkedIn @
www.linkedin.com/bizbuildersforum
Pink Ribbons of Hope raises over $13,700 for Massey Cancer Center!
Thank you to all the wonderful members of Meadowbrook Country Club for making this year’s Pink Ribbons of Hope event a
huge success. Through your generous contributions for hole sponsorship, door prizes, silent auction items, and participation
in the golf tournament, table games and bridge, we were able to raise $13,734 for Massey Cancer Center. Your efforts will
enable Massey Cancer Center to continue with their research and find solutions to treat and eventually eradicate cancer.
We are so grateful to everyone for their generosity.
~Marlene Grentzer and Chaco Aoyama-Miller, Co-Chairs of Pink Ribbons of Hope for 2013
The Central Region high school golf coaches would like to express our undying gratitude to the membership and staff of
Meadowbrook Country Club for your support of high school golf. We know hosting a high school team, making your club
available for matches, holding tournaments such the Central Region Girls Qualifier, The Chesdin Invitational, The
Meadowbrook Challenge, and serving as the host site for next month’s VHSL State 5A/6A Championships come at a cost.
We do hope that the reward we bring in showcasing the young talent at you facility balances the ledger.
Again, we thank you for your willingness to be a home for junior golf in the Richmond area, and we hope that we can
continue to have a relationship with your outstanding Club.
~John Hall
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MCC GOLF NEWS
DATES TO REMEMBER IN SEPTEMBER
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Wednesday
September 2
September 3
September 12
September 14
September 15
September 18
September 19
September 21
September 25
LABOR DAY – Holiday Tee Times Required
GREENS AERATED
Richmond 3-Score
EASY DAY EVENT
TOUGH DAY EVENT
CMN Golf Outing
St. Stephens Golf Outing
Couples Member/Guest
Meadowbrook High School Alumni Event
Reserve your tee August 28th.
8:30 A.M. Shotgun
Tee Times
Tee Times
1:00 P.M. Shotgun
1:00 P.M. Shotgun
1:30 P.M. Shotgun
1:30 P.M. Shotgun
Coming October 5th and 6th!! Popeye Lumpkin – Nancy Kiger Tournaments
Are you up for the Challenge?
COUPLES MEMBER-GUEST
Saturday, September 14th – Easy Day Event
Sunday, September 15th – Tough Day Event
Saturday September 21st
Two-Day, 36-Hole Golf Event!
Tee Times both days.
Format: 4 player Captain's Choice
Entry Fee: $200/4 player team
Great FUN!
Includes: carts, range, prizes, favors and dinner
$20 per Player
Entry Deadline: Wednesday September 4th
We need at least 10 teams to host this event
Select your own partner - Any combination for teams:
Male/Male, Female/Female, or Female/Male
Need a partner? Call the MCC Golf Shop and we’ll set you up.
Warm up on Saturday, EASY DAY. The golf course will be
set up in benign fashion, as weather permits. Friendly
hole locations, short tee placements, full handicap and
an easy format.
The second day, Sunday, is TOUGH DAY … Test your skill
on difficult (even unfair) hole locations, tee markers
pushed back, no handicap, possible missing flagsticks and
a difficult format combined to make the course difficult if
not impossible.
Bring your family and friends!
It’s a
1:30 P.M. Shotgun Start
Save these DATES!
October 5th and 6th – Member-Member
Cost and social calendar TBA. Entry Forms with all
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pertinent information available September 7 .
Popeye Lumpkin
Nancy Kiger
Men’s Tournament
Women’s Tournament
36 Holes
BB of Partners
Tournament is played on
GROSS basis. Handicap is
only used to determine
flights.
36 Holes
BB of Partners
Tournament is played on
NET basis. Handicap is
only used to determine
flights.
BLAST!!
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2013 Men’s
Championship
Flight Winners
1st Flight
2nd Flight
3rd Flight
4th Flight
5th Flight
Mathew Ball
Brandon Hastings
Jeff Harper
John Palmieri
Jeremy Hogue
Lisa Cox, Women’s Champion (79+81 = 160)
(71+75 = 146)
(73+79 = 152)
(77+79 = 156)
(78+86 = 164)
(95+85 = 180)
2nd Place in Flights
1st Flight
John Sarrett
2nd Flight
Craig Bryant
3rd Flight
Chuck Gallienne
th
4 Flight
Dave Lindsay
5th Flight
Keith Vollero
(72+76 = 148)
(80+73 = 153)
(78+81 = 159)
(87+87 = 174)
(87+98 = 185)
3rd Place in Flights
1st Flight
Dennis Whitcomb
nd
2 Flight
Jim Arendall
3rd Flight
Ian Finlay
4th Flight
Taylor Hilton
th
5 Flight
Roger Minter
(75+75 = 150)
(76+77 = 153)
(78+84 = 162)
(90+85 = 175)
(94+94 = 188)
2013 Women’s
Championship
Flight Winners
1st Flight Karen Smith
2nd Flight Betty Takacs
(78+85 = 163)
(93+87 = 180)
2nd Place in Flights
1st Flight Marianne Owens
2nd Flight Susan Wertz
(83+84 = 167)
(94+96 = 190))
3rd Place in Flights
1st Flight Margaret McGeehee (84+89 = 173))
2nd Flight Sandi Farmer
(91+100 = 191)
Congratulations
Ladies!
Congratulations!
Junior Championship
Junior Champion – Rob Witherspoon (78+87 = 165)
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
Andrew Goulder
Taylor Cunningham
Chase Campbell
Michael Harkness
(84+90 =174)
(91+86 = 177)
(92+88 = 180)
(103+102 = 205)
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2013 MCC Couples
Championship
Results – August 11, 2013
Mike & Karen Smith
Gross Champions
Rick & Linda Kidd
Rick & Linda Kidd
Net Champions
Karen & Mike Smith
First Flight
1st Gross –John & Valerie Sarrett
2nd Gross –Larry Tyson & Michelle Curley
1st Net – Chuck & Susan Gallienne
2nd Net – George & Sandi Farmer
Second Flight
1st Grocc – Ed & Loretta Ross
2nd Gross – Robert & Polly Moore
1st Net – Brian & Susan Wertz
2nd Net – Pete & Chaco Miller
Third Flight
1st Gross –John Jakubec & Nancy Gordon
2nd Gross – Rick & Cindi Whittaker
1st Gross – Jerry & Sue Creehan
2nd Net – Charlie & Jackie Fagan
Save the
Date!
Jim Malone
RAM Championship
MCC - October 17th
Stay tuned for more information!
“If winning isn't everything, why do
they keep score?” Vince Lombardi
Tim White, PGA Golf Professional
MAPGA Senior Players
National Championship
Qualifer Medalist
2013 Middle Atlantic PGA
Senior Championship
Congratulations Tim.
Great job!!
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MCC GOLF NEWS, continued
2013 MWGA
Championship Results
Medalist – Lisa Cox
Champion – Lisa Cox (79 + 79 = 158)
Runner up – Diane Smiley (88 + 87 = 175)
“A” Flight
1st – Loretta Ross (87 + 90 = 177)
2nd – Valerie Sarrett (93 + 86 = 179)
“B” Flight
1st – Chaco Miller (94 + 95 = 189)
2nd – Sandi Farmer (91 + 100 = 191)
“C” Flight
1st – Sue Cowardin (105 + 112 = 217)
2nd – Bernice Jones (104 + 115 = 219)
“D” Flight
1st Jackie Fagan (114 + 110 = 224)
2nd Edie Condrey (110 + 115 = 225)
2013 2-Man Captain’s Choice
Results
1st Flight
st
 1 – Jim Arendall / John Goodman (128)
nd
 2 – Chris Wirt / Jake Graves
2nd Flight
st
 1 – Finney Adams / Paul Ridout (134)
nd
 2 – Pete Gotwals / Dave Lindsay (135)
3rd Flight
st
 1 – Greg Kontopanos / Chris Lumpkin
(132)
nd
 2 – Roger Minter / Sammy Twiggs (133)
4th Flight
st
 1 – Kenny Bengel / Larry Green (138)
nd
 2 – Tom Diehl / Joe Lichenstein (139)
5th Flight
st
 T-1 – Margart McGehee / Marianne
Owens (143)
st
 T-1 – Tom Takacs / Betty Takacs (143)
Closest to the Pin
Tuesday – Diane Smiley
Wednesday – Chaco Miller
GOLF Humor
6th Flight
st
 1 – Sandi Farmer / Lois Jennings (151)
nd
 2 – Charles Graffeo / Bobby Moore (152)
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Brand new golf balls are attracted to water and
the power of the attraction is in direct proportion
to how much the balls cost.
Flight
st
 1 – Tim White / Brandon Holloway (126)
nd
 2 – Adam Ball / Brandon Hastings (127)
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8 Flight
st
 1 – Tom Davis / Clarence Williams (143)
nd
 2 – Taylor Hilton / David Myers (146)
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It’s a Tie!
MCC Golfer’s FAVORITE hole revealed!
For many years, I have always told everyone that my favorite golf hole at MCC was #18, so I have been
curious to find out which hole is the “favorite” among MCC golfers.
When I began the process and asked others the most common response was “Wow, I’ve never really
thought about it.” Yet, almost immediately they revealed their choice.
To get a good representation, I asked certain members of various golf groups to ask their players. I received
approximately 110 responses. The following is a recap of the results.
Only two picked #7, which is our number one handicap hole, and Bobby Wadkins and Dean Evans (both
professionals) cast that vote.
 The holes with the fewest votes were, #3, #7, #11, #14 and surprisingly, #13.
 Hole #6 came in 4th place with 10% of the vote.
 Hole #18 came in 3rd place with 14% of the vote.
And the “favorite” holes ….
 Two holes, # 9 and #17 (both par 3’s) came in 1st with 17% of the votes
So the three most favorite holes; the last hole on the front nine and the last two holes on the back nine –
Awesome!
Thanks to everyone for their participation and especially to the group leaders for their help – D.
Thompson’s, B. Putnam’s, Smith Collins, Smiley’s Ladies Group, Sunday Grill Group and the Thursday
Tallywacker Group.
I apologize to those who were not included, but I feel we have a good idea of which holes are the
“favorites” at Meadowbrook.
~Dick Carrada
Do you know all the members at Meadowbrook and Chesdin? With the recent growth
of our club, we have added many new members to our Club family. In an effort to
allow us to get to know one another a little better, we are including a newsletter
feature that will introduce individuals to the membership. If you would like to be
featured, or if you know others that may be interested please let us know. Contact
John Hall ([email protected]).
Everyone has a “story”. What’s yours?
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Chesdin Club
Championship
Meadowbrook-Chesdin 2-Man Results
Day 1 (Chesdin
Day 2 (MCC)
Club Champion
1st - 139
1st - 126
Dale Wilbur
Larry Marshall
Jim Loth
Brian Haug
Beau Brousseau
Senior Club Champion
Dale Wilbur
Ladies Champion
Eric Jensen
Bob Hill
Steve Sears
Jim Wester
nd
2 - 126
nd
2 - 144
Dottie Harkins
David Myers
Nick Hogan
Tom McCubbins
Billy Schonauer
Jim Arendall
Mark Ringel
Dave Staub
Gary Besosa
rd
3 - 127
rd
3 - 144
Doug Clarke
Mike Weymouth
Rodney Clark
Keith Schmitt
John Sarrett
Tom Epps
Shaw Kerrigan
Jay Edwards
Chesdin wants to know what YOU Think
Please fill out this section and return it to the Food & Beverage Director at Chesdin
How often do you visit?
□ Twice or more a week
□ Less than once a week
□ Only to golf
□ Only for events
Event Feedback: Check off any options that you would be interested in seeing at our clubhouse.
□ Live Music
□ Karaoke
□ Seafood Nights
□ Casino Nights
□ Trivia Night
□ Cigar Night
□ Wine Tasting
□ Date Night/ With Kids Movie
□ Weekly Specials
Holiday Themed Parties
□ Halloween Party
□ Christmas Party
□ New Years Eve Party
□ St Patrick’s Day Party
□ Fourth of July
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A Message from the
Chesdin Golf Association
Hello fellow golfers,
Tournament season is in full swing and the rough is up. Thank you Fish!
In August, the two day, two-man tournament held at both Chesdin and Meadowbrook saw 60+ golfers tackle
some wet weather and stiff competition for an event that we hope will be a staple for years to come.
Congratulations to the winning teams for the Saturday Scramble and Sunday Best Ball format:
Best Ball - Jim Wester, Steve Sears, Bob Hill and Eric Jensen
Scramble – Brian Haug, Larry Marshall, Jim Loth and Beau Brousseau
The next week saw a much different weather pattern and some great golf played for the Club Championship.
Congratulations to the new champions:
Club Champion - Dale Wilbur
Senior Club Champion – Ward Shelton -
Flight Winners
First Flight
Second Flight
Third Flight
Low Gross
Steve Ginchi
Kevin Russell
Johnny Urban
1st Low Net
Brian Harkins
John Richard
John Hartka
2nd Low Net
Curt Killar
Rick Mitrovich
Bill Corronado
With all of this golf being played, everyone should now be tuned up for the Member-Member tournament on
September 14th and 15th. Please call the pro shop to register and gather all of the details. This year should be
a lot of fun with a Friday night stag gathering for the team drawing, closest to the pin prizes on both days, a
closest to the pin, putting contest and a grand Surf and Turf dinner for golfers and their spouses on Saturday
night. I hope to see everyone there for what promises to be an event to be remembered.
Fairways and greens,
~Eric Jensen
CGA President
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.” Maya Angelou
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MCC Golf Shop & Driving Range Hours
Chesdin Golf Shop & Driving Range Hours
Monday: Closed (Course opens for walking after
2:00 P.M)
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. (weather
permitting) *Range closes at 7:30 P.M.
Saturday: 7:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. (weather
permitting) *Range closes at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday: 8:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. (weather
permitting) *Range closes at 6:00 P.M.
Monday: 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. (weather permitting)
*Range closes at 5:30 P.M.
Tuesday: Closed (Course opens for walking at noon.)
Wednesday - Friday: 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. (weather
permitting)
Saturday: 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. (weather permitting)
Sunday: 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. (weather permitting)
Except for Monday, the Range closes at 7:00 P.M.
*Members are asked not to hit balls after 6:00
P.M. so the range can be cleared for Monday
maintenance.
*Members are asked not to hit balls after 5:30 P.M. so
the range can be cleared for Monday maintenance.
GOLF CARTS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE GOLF
SHOP BY SUNSET DAILY
GOLF CARTS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE GOLF
SHOP BY 8 P.M.
Day Bridge at MCC:
Bridge is played every Tuesday 10:00 A.M. Call Cathy Keller at 271-1859 for more info. Bridge is also played on
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the 3 Thursday of each month at 10:00 A.M. Call Aili Lenhart at 271-0884 for more info. Men’s Bridge will
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resume in September on the 2 and 4 Thursday of the month from 10:00 A.M. to 1 P.M. No need to sign up in
advance. Just show up!
Night Bridge at MCC:
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Duplicate Bridge will be played on the 1 Thursday of the month at 6:45 P.M. Contact Sue Lofquist at 275-5049
for more info. Dinner reservations are not needed if you plan to eat at the club before playing bridge. Pairs
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Bridge is played on the 2 and 4 Thursdays of the month at 7 P.M. Contact Aili Lenhart or Sue Lofquist. Come
early to enjoy Thursday Night Dinner Specials. No dinner reservations required.
Who are these adorable boys?
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“I told my parents when I was in junior high that I was going to be a professional photographer.
They sort of nixed that idea. They knew what I didn’t (know) at that point; that only about the
very best 1% can really make a living at it.”
Chip is presently volunteering his skills as a photographer assisting the Club with its newsletter
and the development of the new website. You will soon be witnessing some of his
breathtaking shots of our facilities and the many activities that make Meadowbrook-Chesdin a
special place.
“Sixty-five years ago, my mother
purchased a darkroom kit as a gift
for my dad. He didn’t find much
use in it, but I was immediately
hooked!” ~Chesdin Member,
Chip Scavone
Scavone grew up in the shadows of Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium. He studied at Baltimore
Polytechnic High School, where he was also the yearbook editor. “I still have every one of
those old prints”, offered Scavone. Chip stayed home to attend Johns Hopkins, where he
completed his degree in engineering in just three years. A summer job with DuPont led to full
time employment that eventually brought Chip to Richmond.
2013 has been a homecoming year for Scavone. A long time member of Meadowbrook, Chip
moved to Chesdin with his wife Betty-Moore and joined membership there.
With the formation of Meadowbrook-Chesdin, he has found himself back in the neighborhood where he had spent most of his adult
life. Many members remember the Scavone’s home on Monza, shared by his late wife Nancy and children Michelle and Jamie.
Nancy passed away in 1994.
Meadowbrook-Chesdin is both proud and blessed to have Chip and Betty-Moore as members. He has enjoyed getting back on the
golf course with his old buddies, playing regularly in the Soyars group. “I find the Meadowbrook course to be better suited to my
game at this point in my life.”
When you see Chip around the Club with his Sony Alpha 77 camera, make sure you introduce yourself….and SMILE !
~John Hall
Fast forward five years. Christian has worked his way up to Executive Chef
at the Chesdin clubhouse, where he manages the entire kitchen operation,
from purchasing supplies and menu planning to food preparation. He leads
a staff of four who assist him in preparing mouth watering specialties that
club members come back to enjoy week after week.
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“Two dishes have become very popular since we opened the dining room,”
Christian said. “The Black and Bleu Salad, which is topped with blackened
chicken breast. It’s pan seared and topped with blue cheese, bacon and
tomatoes.” He says flatbread pizza is another favorite.
If you haven’t tried the new menu at Chesdin, you’ll want to come by soon.
Chef Hastings says that the dining experience at Chesdin is nothing like
Meadowbrook. “I like to say that we have something for everyone at our
restaurant.” He said the menu is very family (kid) friendly, too.
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So, what does the Chef recommend? “For your first visit, you’ll want to try
the Crab Cakes or the Beef Tips. If you come for lunch, try the Turkey Grill,”
he said.
~Executive Chef, Christian Hastings
Meadowbrook-Chesdin Country Club
The best night for families is Friday Night, when a family can enjoy a buffet
that includes two entrees, sides, salads and desserts for only $13.95 per
person. There’s even a Kid-Friendly table with foods to satisfy any kid’s
palette. Kids eat for $4.95. Thursday Nights he serves dinner specials for
under $10.
“My first job was working as a dishwasher at
Meadowbrook Country Club when I was a sophomore in
high school.” Christian says he never even thought
about a career in food service before that.
~Diana Le’Gere
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Farewell to SUMMER
The summer of 2013 has been unusual to say the least. That’s about 40 unusual summers in a row for Virginia! The
unusual amount of rainfall through the spring and early summer kept Lake Chesdin full, which is a good thing. It also
caused some problems with the roots on greens, which wasn’t so good. When the spell of hot weather did arrive in July,
some greens became stressed from lack of air in the root zone. Fortunately, the weather in August was unusually mild and
most of the turf recovered quickly. We are looking forward to a great fall with excellent playing conditions, unless
something unusual happens. We are scheduled to aerify the greens on September 16th and 17th using the smaller (3/8
inch) tines. The turf is usually playable immediately and back in great shape in about 10 days. Come on out and enjoy the
fantastic fall weather! If you have any questions about any maintenance practices, please contact me at
[email protected], or at 920-3782.
~ Dick Fisher
Chesdin Green Superintendent
Women of Meadowbrook Country Club
As September sings the most beautiful song of a festive season, the Women of Meadowbrook begin our 2013-2014 session with a
special invitation from our newly elected President.
As the Meadowbrook Women's Club begins its 48th year, I would like to invite all Meadowbrook and Chesdin women to join our
organization. Two meetings a month are available at 10:00 A.M. (social) 10:30 A.M. (general meeting) on the 1st Wednesday of the
month and 6:30 P.M. on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Members may attend one or both meetings. Fellowship and interesting
programs along with good food are on the agenda for the year. We support several families with the Chesterfield County Christmas
Mother program, decorate the club at Christmas and work in many ways to provide improvements to our clubhouse and the gardens.
Not sure if you want to join, come as our guest and check us out. We look forward to seeing you at our first meeting.
Our first meeting of the year will be Wednesday, September 4, 2013 with a garden theme in the Terrace Room. After our business
session, complimentary wine will be served and everyone will be able to enjoy the patio and gardens with a social time. We will be
entertained again with the easy listening music of Ramona Charity. It will be a great opportunity to catch up on everyone's activities
over the summer and perhaps to meet some new friends. Come one, come all and join us as we kick off a great new club year.
Remember to wear your favorite hat in remembrance of Peg Ragland and Shirley Kirk. Lunch will consist of: Summer Salad w/grilled
chicken, Strawberries, Goat cheese, Glazed Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing, Hot rolls & Butter, and sherbet for dessert.
Please remember to make reservations for lunch and/or seating.
Ladies of the Evening will meet on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 6:30 PM in the Meadowbrook Room. We will have our usual
social to welcome everyone back for a new year and share their summer vacations, activities, etc.
Our Executive Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September18, 2013 at 10:30 AM in the board room. Mark your calendars.
Hope everyone will make a special effort to attend.
Connie Zeh, will be collecting membership dues ($20.00) for the coming year at the September meeting for 2013-2014. You may also
leave a check for her in the Women’s Club mail box in the office or mail your check to her at 4824 Nairn Lane, Chester, VA 23831.
~Jo Ann Marshall, President
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Gillette Garden at Meadowbrook
We have had a wonderful season for the Gillette Garden
this summer with weekly rains so we could pretty much
skip the need to water. Hopefully, you have enjoyed a
walk during the day or an evening stroll to enjoy the
romantic atmosphere in our lighted garden.
Stockholders … don’t forget …
Election Day
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Additions to the garden this season include the unique Ben
Franklin tree planted at the rear of the garden by Allison
and Ralph McMillan in memory of Joyce Bragg. We were
also recently gifted a beautiful antique bench in the front
of the garden by Diane and Ben Thorpe that they
purchased in Tennessee.
Be sure to cast your vote for the new Board Members
for the 2013 – 2016 term. The Nominees are …
Bernard Cowardin
Lisa Cox
Doug Malone
Polly Moore
Keith Piper
Tom Takas
David Wright
We would love to add additional members to the garden
committee. Many hands make lighter work! We meet at
5:00 p.m. the fourth Wednesday.
Contact: Sarah Tatum, Chairman, Gillette Garden
Committee, if you would like to serve on this committee.
~Women of Meadowbrook Country Club
Did YOU bring a GUEST to the club this week?
Here are some terrific reasons to bring friends everyday!!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
GOLF at Chesdin
Fitness Training at Chesdin
GOLF at Meadowbrook
Cards at Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook Pie
GOLF
Family Buffet at Meadowbrook
Family Seated Dining at Chesdin
A massage at Chesdin
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
GOLF
GOLF
Friday Night Dinner Special at MCC
Friday Night Buffet at Chesdin
Friday Night Cheers at MCC Pool
Yoga at MCC
GOLF
Family Seated Dining at MCC
Chesdin PIE
A walk in the garden at MCC
Tennis
Thursday Meal Deals at Meadowbrook
Bobby’s FAMOUS $5.50 Burger
Kid’s eat FREE!
Family Seated Dining at Chesdin
Thirsty Thursdays at Chesdin
Sunday
Did you
eat a
Burger?
GOLF
Sunday Brunch at Meadowbrook
Good food, friends and fun!
Friday Night – Live Music
Coming to Chesdin in September!
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Who’s who at Meadowbrook & Chesdin
Meadowbrook Staff
Chesdin Staff
Rich Wolkiewicz, [email protected],
General Manager
John Bailey, [email protected],
Manager
Mindy Mills, [email protected],
Office Manager
Tim White, [email protected],
PGA Golf Professional
Diana Le’Gere, [email protected],
Membership Sales & Marketing Director
Jeremy Weaver, [email protected],
Food and Beverage Director / Chesdin Events
Sandy Mayhew, [email protected]
Event Coordinator
Diana Le’Gere, [email protected],
Membership Sales & Marketing Director
B.J. Douglas, Reservations /Accounts Receivable
Laurel Rothenberger, [email protected]
Marketing Assistant
James Hodges, Clubhouse Supervisor
Jeanne Davis, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Robert Davis, Executive Chef
Michael McHewitt, Bar Manager
Christian Hastings, Executive Chef
Dean Evans, [email protected],
PGA Professional
Dick Fisher, Green Superintendent
Steven Schraw, Green Superintendent
Phone Numbers
Phone Numbers
Golf Pro Shop
590-0031 / 590-0032
Food and Beverage
Office
590-0034
Clubhouse
275-7865
Men’s Grill
275-7899
Golf Pro Shop
275-9189
Administrative
Office
590-0033
Membership/Marketing
271-1707 / 837-1861 (cell)
Fax
590-0035
Pool
275-9705
Membership/Marketing
837-1861 (Cell)
Fax
743-0980
Please checkout our landing page. As we transition to a new website, we will begin promoting our updated landing page until a
new site is launched. http://www.meadowbrookchesdin.com/
Meadowbrook Board of Directors 2012 – 2013
Greg Kontopanos
L. Diane Murdock-Thorp
Don Lenhart
D.J. DeCicco
Jim Arendall
Tommy Epps
Robert Witherspoon
N. Leslie Saunders
John Hall
Bill Wisegarver
Ginny Riddle
Chad Knowles
President
VP and Long Range Planning Chair
Treasurer
Secretary and Finance Committee Chair
Golf Committee Chair
Technology Committee Chair
Green Committee Chair
By-Laws Committee Chair
Tennis Committee Chair
Membership Marketing Committee Chair
Membership Retention Committee Chair
House and Pool Committee Chair
Chesdin Board of Managers
Charlie Graffeo
Keith Piper
Mark Beltrami
John Sarrett
Charlie Fagan
Edge Carravaggio
President
Treasurer
Secretary
Dining Hours
Meadowbrook Country Club
Tuesday: 11:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Wednesday-Friday *: 11:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Saturday & Sunday *: 11:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Closed Monday.
MCC Men’s Grill
Tuesday- Friday: 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Thursday: 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. (Card Night)
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Chesdin Clubhouse
Monday: 11:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Wednesday-Saturday *: 11:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Sunday *: 11:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Closed Tuesday
*The Bar Lounge will remain open later than the food service
Wednesday-Sunday
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… Meadowbrook and Chesdin this month!
Meadowbrook Clubhouse
Chesdin Clubhouse
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MCC Sunday Brunch 11:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.
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Annual LABOR DAY Pool Party
Meadowbrook Clubhouse Closed
GOLF opens at 2 P.M.
Tuesday YOGA 6-7 A.M. at MCC - BRIDGE 10 A.M.
Greens Aerated
Wine Club MCC
Family Buffet at MCC
Thursday Theme Dinner Specials - Pasta Night
Duplicate Bridge 6:45 P.M.
Friday YOGA 6-7 A.M. at MCC
Friday Night Dinner Specials - Black & Bleu Sirloin
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MCC Sunday Brunch 11:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Meadowbrook Clubhouse Closed!
GOLF opens at 2 P.M.
Tuesday YOGA 6-7 A.M. at MCC - BRIDGE 10 A.M.
Family Buffet at MCC
BIZ Builders Forum – Mark Deutsch talks about networking
Thursday Theme Dinner Specials - Date Night
BOARD ELECTIONS at MCC Men’s Bridge 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. / Pairs Bridge 7 P.M.
GOLF: Richmond 3 Score
Friday YOGA 6-7 A.M. at MCC - BRIDGE 10 A.M.
Friday Night Dinner Specials - Parmesan Chicken & Sausage
GOLF: Easy Day Tournament
MCC Sunday Brunch 11:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.
GOLF: Tough Day Tournament
Meadowbrook Clubhouse Closed!
GOLF opens at 2 P.M.
Tuesday YOGA 6-7 A.M. at MCC - BRIDGE 10 A.M.
Family Buffet at MCC
GOLF: CMN Golf Outing
Thursday Theme Dinner Specials -Pizza & Ice Cream Sundae Bar
GOLF: St. Stephens Golf Outing
Bridge 10:00 A.M.
Friday YOGA 6-7 A.M. at MCC
Friday Night Dinner Specials - Asian Shrimp Stir Fry
GOLF: Couples Member Guest Tournament
MCC Sunday Brunch 11:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Meadowbrook Clubhouse Closed!
GOLF opens at 2 P.M.
Tuesday YOGA 6-7 A.M. at MCC - BRIDGE 10 A.M.
Family Buffet at MCC
GOLF: Meadowbrook High School Alumni Event
Thursday Theme Dinner Specials
Create your own BURGER - $5.50 – Kids eat FREE!!
Men’s Bridge 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. / Pairs Bridge – 7 P.M.
Friday YOGA 6-7 A.M. at MCC
MCC Friday Night Dinner Special - Ahi-Tuna Steak
MCC Sunday Brunch 11:30 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Meadowbrook Clubhouse Closed!
GOLF opens at 2 P.M.
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Chesdin Clubhouse Closed! GOLF opens at noon
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Thirsty Thursday at Chesdin
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Chesdin Family Buffet
Amateur Music Night at the Club – Coming soon!
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Chesdin Clubhouse Closed! - GOLF opens at noon
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Thirsty Thursday at Chesdin
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Chesdin Family Buffet
Amateur Music Night at the Club
Member / Member Tournament
Member / Member Tournament
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Greens Aerated – Open for 9 holes
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Chesdin Clubhouse Closed! Greens Aerated – Open for 9 holes
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Thirsty Thursday at Chesdin
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Chesdin Members – Informational Meeting / Time TBA
Chesdin Family Buffet
Amateur Music Night at the Club
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Chesdin Clubhouse Closed! - GOLF opens at noon
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Thirsty Thursday at Chesdin
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Chesdin Family Buffet
Amateur Music Night at the Club
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