APRIL TALON 2015 - Eagle Brook Country Club

Special points of interest
Page Three– Letter from the General Manager
Page Four-Letter from the Golf Committee
Pages eight and nine– New Members spotlight
APRIL TALON 2015
Hours of Operation
Eagle Brook
Country Club
2288 Fargo Blvd
Geneva, IL 60134
Office# 630-208-4653
Fax# 630-208-4658
Office Hours
Mon…..CLOSED
Tues - Sun...…8:00-5:00pm
Dining Room Hours
Lunch
Tues - Sun....11:00-5:00pm
Dinner
Tues-Thurs….5:00-8:30pm
Fri -Sat……...5:00-9:00pm
Sunday.............5:00-8:30pm
Golf Shop
Phone# 630-943-4010
Fax# 630-845-1135
Golf Shop Hours
Tues-Sun...7:00am-6:00pm
Driving Range
Tues-Sun......
8:ooam-7:00pm
Pool
Closed for the Season
Direct Phone
Numbers
Clubhouse
Main Number
630.208.4653
General Manager
630.943.4016
Catering & Events
630.943.4009
Golf Pro
630.943.4015
Golf Shop
630.943.4010
Chef
630.943.4008
F&B Director
630.943.4014
Membership
630.943.4013
Clubhouse
Manager
630.943.4011
Pool House
630.208.5949
Maintenance Bldg.
630.208.0211
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[email protected]
or call 630.208.4653 and we will
update your email address in our system.
How To View Your Statement Online
Log in to www.EagleBrookClub.com
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Click on “Member Login”
on the right side of the screen
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Username = Member Number
 Password = Last Name
 Click on “Member’s statement”
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Username = e-mail address
 Password = last 6 digits of member birthdate
(ex, 04/20/1965 = 201965)
 Next, click on “statements” on the left.
 Then, select which statement you wish to view.
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If you are still unable to view your statement,
please contact Kathy at
[email protected]
How To Read Your Statement
As a reminder, when you receive your
statement please note that you are paying your dues
for the next month and your incidentals for the last
month. Example: March 31st Statement will read as
anything you did or purchased at the club in
March as well as your April dues.
2014/2015
Board of
Governors
Message from the General Manager –
Eric Pratali 630-943-4016
[email protected]
President
Bruce Caldwell
President Elect
Chris Roberts
Secretary
Kathy Henry
Youth, Swim,
and Tennis
Committee
Chair
Dining/Social
Committee
Chair
Kathleen
Harrington
Membership
Committee
Chair
Kathy Henry
Golf
Committee
Chair
Chris Roberts
Golf Committee
Vice-Chair
Tom Kupetis
Greens &
Grounds
Committee
Chair
Bill Henkelman
Vice Chair of
Green’s &
Grounds
Tim Wiltshire
Members at
Large
Doug Jeppesen
Dear Eagle Brook Members,
It is with both pleasure and excitement that I write this letter. Our winter is finally over and golf season is
upon us. As you may be aware, we are now part of Arcis Equity Partners. This is an exciting time for us as
we work with you to continually improve Eagle Brook C.C.. Our philosophy of service and “happy to do
it” attitude will be one of the first things you see. I hope you notice the positive changes that have already
occurred such as:
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New service attitude
No Dues Increase for 2015
No Guest Fee or Cart Fee increases for 2015
New Membership Movement – Membership by Invitation
Eagle Golf committed to start the removal of dead Trees and stumps on the golf course - to begin early
April
Eagle Golf committed to match all Tree Fund donations for new Trees on the Golf Course
Updates to the Driving Range (New Den Caddies, range mats, and range balls)
Return of Prepaid dues program
Focus on Member satisfaction
Our priority at Eagle Brook Country Club is to reach a full, satisfied complement of Golf Members; our
ultimate goal is to have waiting list to join! The highest status of any private Club is when it reaches a full
complement of active Members. In today’s times, it is more important than ever to replace Members who
leave, in order to continue to position our Club as one of the premier private clubs in the Fox Valley. With
this in mind, we are encouraging you to help us grow our Membership from within by inviting your friends
to come and experience Club membership. I hope you will proudly refer and sponsor at least one new
Member this spring. Stop by and talk with our Membership Director, Derek Weber for more information
about “membership by invitation” or any other questions you may have.
The Board of Governors along with several other committee Members and myself are seeking your input
regarding your Club experience. We want the transition of our ownership to be seamless for you while we
provide you the best Club experience possible. Our team of employees has been undergoing training to
help accomplish this. It is now time to work together to determine future needs of the club, both from a
facilities and service stand point. I hope you will reach out to me and your Member representatives (Boards
and Committee Members) and provide your valuable input.
We hope to see you at the Club soon!
Sincerely,
Kathy Henry
Mike Ritschdorff
Jeff Robinson
Eric Pratali, PGA
General Manger
Bruce Caldwell
Advisory Board President
Message from the Golf Committee
Eagle Brook Members,
As your 2015 Golf Committee Chair, I would like to welcome you to the 2015 Golf
Season. The Committees’ motivation is to enhance your experience by significantly increasing
your participation in all golf events for 2015. As a member for over 15 years, I feel there are 2
huge attributes at EBCC, they are; our great golf course & “you” the members. We feel, if we
can parlay those 2 qualities into all events, this will enhance your membership and make your
experience that much more meaningful at the Club.
The best way to quickly meet new members is to participate in the club golf events. If the
thought of competitive golf seems a bit too intimidating (which it was for me at first) especially
as a newer member, then I encourage you to sign up for the Couples’ Events, Ladies 9-hole
League and the inaugural “Ringer” Thursday Men’s League Night, see T-book for details. The
Ringer League was developed to encourage & introduce our Men members to a fun, low key
and competitive environment which we hope will become a staple event on the Golf Calendar
for years to come! The beauty of the Ringer League is it gives our Men members a nice entry
into a competitive yearlong individual or low key fun team game, so you will be welcome no
matter how you want to participate. Point of clarification, if you are a Ringer League
participate, you Do Not have to play every week, you still play as your schedule permits,
however, the more you play the greater your odds of becoming the Ringer Champion!
There are countless ways, other than golf, to enhance your membership and meet many
Members; I would suggest you check out the monthly cocktail parties, Opening & Closing Day
Dinner parties, among the countless other dinning events on the calendar. In addition, pay
special attention to the 2 new pairings parties on Friday nights prior to the Opening Day &
Partner Total Ball events, these will be in conjunction with a member cocktail party on Friday,
May 8th & July 31st, anyone can attend you Do Not have to Participate in the Golf Event to
enjoy these parties!
My sincere thanks to everyone on the Golf Committee for their commitment & support, these
people work hard on your behalf and made my time on the committee that much more
enjoyable, Thank you! A very special acknowledgement goes to: TJ Sommers as the Ringer
Chair, Eric Pratali, and Ryan Buckland whom all helped develop a strong format for this year’s
inaugural Ringer Men’s League!
With all your help, let’s make 2015 your best golf & participation year ever. I sincerely hope
“ALL” members will consider & support our golf events & take a serious look at the new
Ringer League as well as all the events the club has to offer!
Participation is the Life Blood for a strong & vibrant Club; let’s make it happen in 2015!
Chris Roberts, Golf Committee Chairman
Kids eat for just $3.00
( when ordering off of the Kid’s Menu)
From 5:00pm– 8:30PM
Bring the family together around
the diner table!
To make Reservations call the
club at 630.208.4653
Message from the Membership Director - Derek Weber
630.943.4013 [email protected]
From the Membership Desk
Happy Easter! The golf season has started! I look outside and see the driving range full of
anticipation and hopes for a great golf season. With spring finally here it is time to invite your
friends and family to take advantage of everything that Eagle Brook CC has to offer. Our Members
are the driving force behind growing the Eagle Brook family. Each Member has the opportunity to
sponsor a friend, co-worker or family Member into Membership. An “Invitation” to consider
Membership is received by the candidate and a warm, welcoming enrollment process begins to take
effect with the Sponsor being involved. Once the candidate becomes a Member, they will receive an
“Invitation” to give to a friend to consider membership, thus the Membership by Invitation continues. As Ambassadors to your club, you will be invited to our Ambassador parties with opportunities
to receive Rewards from Eagle Brook as a Thank You. If you have any questions or if you have
someone that you would like us to reach out to, please stop by or reach out to me.
Thank You - March Ambassadors who helped grow the Eagle Brook CC family:
Mr. & Mrs. Modene for inviting the Cortez Family
Mr. & Mrs. Adkins for inviting the Burt Family
Mr. & Mrs Connor for inviting the Randa Family
Mr. & Mrs. Kirtley and Mr. & Mrs. Albrecht for inviting the Twitty Family
Mr. & Mrs. Weems for inviting the Schokora Family
Mr. & Mrs. Hollis and Mr. & Mrs. Kluber for inviting the Hansen Family
The Board of Governors for their continued support of Membership by Invitation.
All the best to you and your family,
Derek Weber
Director of Membership
Message from the Membership Director - Derek Weber
630.943.4013 [email protected]
Membership Updates
Everyone welcome our new Social Members the Redfield Family. Jeff and Jan Redfield
live right here in Geneva and are very excited to be part of the Eagle Brook family. They
also have three children, who are looking forward to the summer in the sun by the pool.
They are wonderful people so make sure when you see them stop by and say hi and make
them feel at home.
The Cortez Family are new Sports Members to the Eagle Brook Family. Desiree, Frank and their
twins have been searching for a wonderful social atmosphere where they can meet new people
and create family memories. They are a fun energetic family and look forward to making Eagle
Brook a home away from home.
Meet George and Jan Ramming, they are new Full Golf Members to the family. Mr. and Mrs.
Ramming are looking forward to the different golfing leagues and events Eagle Brook offers.
Besides golf they look forward to the social events to meet new people and enjoy all the club
has to offer. Please make them feel right at home when you see this fun family.
The Burt family also joined the Eagle Brook Family in March. Garrett, Jennifer and their two
boys joined as Full Golf Members. Everyone is looking forward to enjoying the course and the
pool once the weather warms up. Make sure to say hi and introduce yourself to this wonderful
family.
Meet David Randa who with his wife Tammy and two sons are new Full Golf Members. The
Randa family is looking forward to the golfing leagues and possibly the Junior programs for the
two boys. When you see the Randas make them feel right at home as they are great people.
Message from the Membership Director - Derek Weber
630.943.4013 [email protected]
Membership Updates
Patrick McDonnell and his wife Karen joined this month as Sports members. Mr. and Mrs.
McDonnell have enjoyed the food and look forward to meeting new people out on the golf course
and during the social events. Their two daughters most likely will be found enjoying the pool.
Please make the McDonnell's feel right at home as they are very friendly people.
Our newest Social members are Brad and Amie Flanigan. Mr. and Mrs. Flanigan joined with
their three kids. They are really looking forward to the full calendar of social events Eagle Brook
offers. They are looking forward to creating new family memories. Say hi and introduce yourself
to this energetic family.
Mr. Michael Twitty and his family joined the Eagle Brook family in March as Full Golf Members.
Mr. Twitty and his wife Jamie along with their three kids are excited to be here. The golfing, social
life and members they know are what brought these fun people to Eagle Brook. Make them feel at
home when you see them.
The Schokora family are new Social Members to the Eagle Brook Family. Jeremy along with his wife
Julie and their three kids really want to take in all the club has to offer, from the golf to swimming and
the Junior programs for the kids. Say hi and welcome this friendly family when you see them.
The Tuccini Family joined us in March as Full Golf Members. Dominic and his wife Amanda just
moved into the Eagle Brook area with their two kids. Mr. Tuccini is looking forward to golfing and
looking to get his kids involved in the Junior Programs while Mrs. Tuccini looks forward to the social
aspects of Eagle Brook. Make this wonderful family feel at home when you see them.
Mr. Bob Hansen and his family joined the Eagle Brook family as Full Golf Members. Bob, Janet and
their two kids are looking forward to all Eagle Brook has to offer. Mr. Hansen especially is looking
forward to enjoying the golf. Stop and introduce yourself to these nice people when you get a chance .
A Message from the F&B Staff
630-943-4012 Alanna Kaihara: [email protected]
Executive Chef: Brandon Harness [email protected]
Hello Everyone! The season is almost upon us, and we are gearing up. As we continue to hire new staff, please
welcome them to the Eagle Brook Family. Easter is this Sunday, and we already have 200 reservations, and hope to
do even more. We will be making revisions to the lunch and dinner menus within the next couple of weeks, and we
hope that you will enjoy the new selections. Margaret has booked a lot of functions, so we expect to have a busy
banquet season in addition to all of our planned Member Events. As the weather improves, and the golf course
greens up, please keep us in mind when you are considering where to go. Thank you in advance for the opportunity
to meet your dining needs, and we hope to see you soon.
The Food and Beverage Staff
$5 Burger Night
Save
the Date:
Every Thursday
11:00am-8:30pm
Reservations
Recommended
Sunday, April 5th– Easter Brunch
Saturday, April 4th– Easter Egg Hunt
Wednesday, April 8th– Family Night (BBQ Nite)
Saturday, April 11th– Member Appreciation Cocktail Party
Wednesday, April 22nd– Family Night (Stir Fry)
Friday, April 24th– Prime Rib Dinner
Reservation Policy
As a reminder, please
remember the reservation
policy is in effect for all events.
Cancellations must be received
24 hours prior to the event in
order to avoid charges.
The Eagle Brook Wine Society offers Members an excellent
opportunity to enhance the value of their Membership. The
monthly events are great social gatherings to learn about new and
unique wines while mingling with friends. It is a unique and
unparalleled value. As a Wine Society Member you will gain
access to wine makers and experts to teach you the nuances of
fine wines, receive announcements of new and limited release
wines and be eligible for discounts for wines on our current wine
list. We still have several wine lockers available.
For more information or to join the Wine Society please contact:
Alanna Kaihara at 630-943-4012
email: [email protected]
Message from the Golf Pro - Ryan Buckland 630-943-4010
[email protected]
Spring is thankfully here and I am excited to see everyone on the golf course soon. You may have noticed golf related
emails from Eagle Brook in you inbox this spring. I look forward to continuing this communication primarily to keep
the Membership informed on upcoming events, merchandise sales, and other pertinent golf information. There will be
an email each week with the subject “Upcoming Golf Events” that will list all of our events that are either open for
sign-up, or soon to be open for sign-up. Please take a look at these weekly emails not only to keep abreast with the
tournament schedule, but also to be aware of when the golf course may be unavailable for normal play. I hope that this
information will prove helpful to each of you. If you are not receiving these emails, please let any staff member know
and we will update your profile on our club broadcast database.
The tournament schedule at Eagle Brook has already commenced with our Becker Cup and Kolbe Cup. Brackets have
been set and may be viewed outside of the Men’s Locker Room. Both walls in the Men’s Locker Room will be
undergoing some refurbishing and we hope to have both walls finished in the coming month. We also have multiple
events with sign-ups already open: Opening Day, Spring Men’s Stag, and the Aerie Invitational. Information for each
event is on our website and emails will be sent weekly with tournament descriptions. Please sign-up as soon as you are
able to ensure your spot in all of our great events.
The practice facility is now in full swing and now is the time to wipe the dust not only on your clubs, but on your
swing as well. Get a jump on your season by seeing one of your Golf Professionals to hone your game and get
tournament ready. Be on the lookout for an email soon with all of our instructional offerings.
Our Junior Golf Program for 2015 has been finalized and may be viewed on our website at www.eaglebrookclub.com .
My staff and I have a great passion teaching junior golfers and we can not wait to see all of them at the club eager to
learn. We have multiple programs for our juniors throughout the year and range from first time youngsters to
competitive juniors in High School. Please review our Junior Golf Program and sign-up today!
One of my greatest joys of being a Golf Professional is getting to know every member and family. I hope to meet each
of you throughout the year and even get a chance to play golf together. If you need any assistance, please let me know.
My door is always open and I can also be reached at any time through email at [email protected] .
Sincerely,
Ryan Buckland, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Message from the Golf Pro - Ryan Buckland 630-943-4010
[email protected]
Guest Fee Stimulus Plan
Available for purchase thru April 30th
For those of you who plan to treat Guests to a round of golf at Eagle Brook Country Club this year,
we have a great opportunity for you to save up to 30% on guest fees! Thru April 30th, we will be
offering a prepaid Guest Pass booklet to be used during the 2015 golf season.
6 Prepaid Guest Passes for $330 ($55 per Guest round) - a savings of $144
* Normal Guest Green Fee: $79/ Guest
Guest Pass rules/ restrictions
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No Limit on the # of booklets purchased.
Valid for the 2015 golf season ONLY. No extensions.
Can be used for normal Guest play only, can not be used for events/ tournaments.
Not redeemable for anything except guest fees (no merchandise, carts, etc.)
Does not include cart fee.
Guest Passes valid for 18 holes.
The Golf Shop will hold the guest pass booklets to eliminate lost or forgotten passes.
Members may not bring the same Guest to play at EBCC more than 6 times per season.
Guest passes will not be applied unless requested by the Member.
If you are interested in purchasing a Guest Pass booklet,
please contact the golf shop @ 630.943.4010
2015 Junior Golf Programs
The Golf Professional Staff at Eagle Brook is excited to introduce this year’s offerings in our Junior Golf Program.
We have four programs this year for our junior golfers with programs for any ability and experience. Registration for
any of our Junior Golf Programs is available in either the Golf Shop or at the front desk in the Clubhouse. The Eagle
Brook Junior Golf Program is open to all Full Golf, Sport, & Social Members.
Our season begins with our Spring Training Session for juniors interested in earning a “Gold Bag Tag” and for
current Gold Bag Tag Juniors that would like to start the season with an instructional program to help maintain their
games. Juniors with Gold Bag Tags have the privilege of playing and practicing at Eagle Brook without the
supervision of an adult. The Spring Training Session is our way of preparing juniors for golf on their own.
The Summer Junior Golf Program begins on June 9th and will be conducted over a 4-week period at the start of the
summer. We will have four groups for the juniors that will be determined by each junior’s age and/or ability. The
Summer Junior Golf Program will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays for an hour clinic on each day. On Tuesdays,
the clinic will be followed by on-course play. We are looking for parental assistance with chaperoning junior golfers
on the course after the clinics on Tuesdays. We are asking all parents to volunteer at least once during the
Summer Junior Golf Program for the on-course portion. We will have a chaperone signup sheet for the entire
program available on the first day of the Summer Junior Golf Program. Please list the date(s) that you will be able to
take our junior golfers on the course. We appreciate your support.
New this year to our Junior Golf Program is Eagle Brook’s involvement in the PGA Junior League Golf. The PGA
Junior League Golf is a fun “Little League” atmosphere for junior golfers ages 13 and younger. We will have 20 spots
available for the PGA Junior League and sign-up will be on a first come, first serve basis once the sign-up window
opens on April 15th. This 2-person scramble format is a great way to get juniors involved in golf and an exciting way
to watch your children compete in the game you love.
Our final offering in our Junior Golf Program is the Champions Program. The Champions program is designed for
competitive junior golfers that either play on the High School Golf Team, or are interested in playing for their High
School Golf Team. This four week program is more hands on with our instructors and each student will receive a
half hour private lesson. This program will meet on Wednesdays leading up to tryouts at the high schools for the golf
team. We are proud of our junior golfers and we want to help each achieve their goals in the game of golf. The
Champions Program is a great way to get ready for the competitive season.
We would like to thank you for allowing your children to participate in our programs at Eagle Brook.
Please review the entire registration form and events schedule, fill out the necessary forms, and turn them in to the
Golf Shop as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Ryan Buckland, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Eagle Brook Country Club
April 2015
CONTACT NUMBERS
MARK your Calendar!
Save
the
Date
Sunday
Clubhouse 630.208.4653
Golf Shop 630.943.4010
Pool
630.208.5949
Easter Egg Hunt April 4th
Easter Brunch Saturday,April5th
Ladies 9&18 informational
meeting Wednesday, April 8th
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
5
Easter Sunday
Brunch 10:30am2:00pm
12
19
26
6
Club Closed
13
Club Closed
20
Club Closed
www.eaglebrookclub.com
Thursday
2
Golf Committee
7:00pm
Burger Night
11:00am-8:30pm
8
Family Night
(BBQ Night)
Book Club
6:00pm
9
Burger Night
11:00am-8:30pm
Ladies 9& 18 hole
informational
6:00pm
Board of
Governors
7:00pm
14
15
Membership
Committee
7:00pm
Family Night
16
Burger Night
11:00am-8:30pm
21
22
Membership
Committee
7:00pm
23
Family Night
(Stir Fry Night)
Burger Night
11:00am-8:30pm
30
Burger Night
11:00am- 8:30pm
7
Green’s
Committee
7:00pm
27
28
29
Class of 2014
Golf Event
Ladies 9 Hole
league Begins
Family Night
April Hours of Operation
Restaurant Hours:
Lunch
Tues-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm
Dinner
Tues-Thurs 5:00pm-8:30pm
Fri-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm
Sun 5:00pm-8:30pm
Golf Shop Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday 7:00am-6:00pm
Office:
Monday - Closed
Tuesday-Saturday 9-5
Pool:
Opening Day Saturday, May 23rd
Friday
3
Fish Fry
10
17
24
Prime Rib Dinner
Saturday
4
Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 am
11
Member
Appreciation
Cocktail Party
6:00pm-7:30pm
Membership
Open House
18
25
Coming in
May 2015
Saturday,
May 2nd –
Kentucky
Derby High
Tea
Saturday,
May 9th –
Eagle Brook
Opening Day
Sunday, May
10th –
Mother’s Day
Brunch
Saturday,
May 23rd–
Couples 18
hole Kick-off
& Pool
Opening Grill
Out
May 2015
Clubhouse 630.208.4653
Golf Shop 630.943.4010
Pool
630.208.5949
www.eaglebrookclub.com
MARK your Calendar!
Saturday, May 2nd—Kentucky
Derby High Tea
Friday, May 15th– Spring Member
Guest
Save
the
Date
Sunday
CONTACT NUMBERS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Demo Day at the
Range 3pm-7pm
2
7
Burger Night
11:00am-8:30pm
8
9
Eagle Brook
Opening Day
Event
Ladies Eighteen
Hole League
Prime Rib Dinner
14
Board of
Governors
7:00pm
15
Kentucky Derby
High Tea
Coming
in
June 2015
3
4
Club Closed
Aeration of the
Greens
10
11
Mother’s Day
Brunch
Club Closed
17
18
Club Closed
5
Ladies Nine Hole
League
Cinco Di Mayo
Cooking Class at
6:00pm
12
Ladies Nine Hole
League
6
Dining Committee
7:00pm
Family Night
13
Family Night
19
20
Ladies Nine Hole
league
Family Night
Ladies Eighteen
Hole League
21
Nine & Wine
Eagle Brook
Opening Party
16
June 11th13th– Men’s
Member/
Member
Spring Member
Guest
22
Ladies Eighteen
Hole League
23
Couples 18-Hole
Kickoff
Pool Opening
Grill Out
24
25
26
Memorial Day
Pool Party
31
April Hours of Operation
Restaurant Hours:
Lunch
Tues-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm
Dinner
Tues-Thurs 5:00pm-8:30pm
Fri-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm
Sun 5:00pm-8:30pm
Golf Shop Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday 7:00am-6:00pm
Office:
Monday - Closed
Tuesday-Saturday 9-5
Pool:
Opening Day Saturday, May 23rd
27
28
Family Night
Hosting Men’s
Southwest Travel
league
29
June 6thEBCC Tree
Tournament
30
—Member
Appreciation
Cocktail Party
6:00pm-7:30pm
June 19th &
20th– Ladies Member/
Member
June 27th–
18 Hole
Couples
Event