March 2016 - Wachesaw Plantation Club

MARCH 2016
Beneath the Branches
2| March 2016
Our President’s Perspective
When you read the information in this edition
of Beneath the Branches, you will see that the
Newsletter has captured the lively environment
at Wachesaw and shows that there is lots to do
for all members of the family.
Speaking of families, we have published a
calendar of events geared toward members with
younger children. We hope you will be able to
reserve spots in your busy lives to be included
in some of these activities.
The Kimbels crew, this month, will be offering
15 "events" featuring something for everyone.
Tops on the list are: St Patrick's Day, Easter Egg
Hunt, Wine Tasting, Family Fun, Bingo and
quality time to learn from Chef Kris.
In our Tennis World, a growing group of members are combining the game with social activities, instruction
and physical conditioning. This will ensure fun the year round.
We pay tribute to the Masters with four of our members (all female) sharing tournament memories. Reading
these memories is a great way to introduce 6 pages of great golf planned for 2016.
Buoyed by the potential of a summer Greens Replacement, our Golf Schedule is heating up faster than normal.
Clinics are in full swing for men and women, including the popular 3-Hole group, which promises to graduate
some of its pupils to the growing ranks of 9 and 18-Holers. Season kick offs have been announced and the 9Holers have even come up with the idea of Ride-A-Longs. This concept will enable more female members to
view our beautiful golf course and, at the same time, see that playing golf can be a non-threatening fun activity.
The men have moved their Member-Guest from June to May. The event committee is already hard at work
ensuring that all participants have a great time. Let's support
their effort and deliver a full field of teams. Proving that the
couples are a great part of golf at Wachesaw, we had 16 men
and women tee it up on a recent Sunday morning. Do check
this out!
And, don’t forget the popular Magnolia Cup. It
will take place in April.
Much of the golf news in this edition is about youth. A junior
member was part of the winning "Tough Day Tournament"
team. Our PGA Jr. League is back. And the, staff initiated,
All Sports Camps have been scheduled. Thanks to Vin
Petreccia and Joe G, The First Tee program is coming to
Wachesaw. Finally, the March CanAm days are back. This
year, you can bring your entire foursome to join one of the
Canadian Juniors in the March 16th Scramble. Call the Pro
Shop to sign up.
The bottom line is Spring fever is all around the Club. Your committees and staff are delivering more than
ever to make sure all enjoy the Wachesaw lifestyle. Thanks to all of them and to you, the membership, for your
ongoing support. It is greatly appreciated.
Allyn Briggs
3| March 2016
Augusta National
Bennie and I had Wednesday tickets to the 2003 Masters Tournament and invited another
couple to go with us. The night before the tournament, in our Columbia hotel, we ran into
some guys that had been at the tournament that day and we all started talking. These
strangers told us about a motel in Augusta that would allow us to park there for free and
then shuttle us to the tournament. We found the motel, parked and then waited for the
shuttle to arrive.
Along came this guy who asked us if we were going to the golf course. We nodded and
he said, "Jump in.”
He must have been an Augusta native
because the roads and streets he took us on were not well
traveled (think high jacking....I did).
But he finally got us to the tournament and said he'd pick
us up afterward. We paid him, but received no shuttle ticket
for the return trip. He said we didn't need one.
Needless to say, he was nowhere to be found at 6:00 when
we were ready to go back to the hotel. And it looked like we
couldn't get on the legitimate shuttle because we didn't have a
ticket!
But, after bribing the shuttle driver, and paying more than we
should have, we finally made it back to the Augusta motel.
Anything to save a buck, right?
Sue Walters
In 1992, I arranged the perfect birthday gift for my golfer husband - a trip to Augusta, Georgia. for the final
round of that year’s Masters. And to make it even more fun, I would make sure it was a total surprise for him.
The day we were to leave, I picked Jim up from work at Playtex, locked him in the car and gave him a freshly
prepared martini.
However, as we started out, I was so nervous about the trip, I headed the car in the wrong direction. But soon
we were turned around and in no time we arrived at the Baltimore airport. There the surprise was finally revealed
as he saw that our destination was Columbia, South Carolina, a town
not far from Augusta.
I believed we had only one ticket to the Masters, so I had packed
plenty of cross stitch to do while I figured I would be staying at the
hotel watching all the action on TV.
However, when Alan Hall, Director of Purchasing with Playtex arrived
to give Jim the surprise ticket, he also had a
surprise for me – he handed us not one ticket
but two!
So, on Masters Sunday we both had a lovely
day walking the grounds of that gorgeous golf course arrayed with majestic dogwoods
and brilliant azaleas. And to make the day even more special, we were at Amen Corner
when Jim’s favorite golf pro, Freddie Couples, survived that scary 12th hole and won the Masters. Couples, of
course, was enormously elated and so was Jim - to be there to see that moment!
Judy Cooper
4| March 2016
Augusta National
As happens sometimes, the 2004 Masters Final Day fell on Easter
Sunday. That morning Don and I were positioned just beyond the
first tee box when German Bernard Langer, winner of the Masters in
1985 and 1993, stepped up to hit
his first shot of the day. We
watched as his drive sailed
straight down the middle of the
fairway. Knowing it was Easter
and he is a devout Christian, I
called out to him as he walked off
the tee with the words: “Bernard,
He is risen!”
Without missing a step, he replied, “Good news, good news!”
I will never forget that moment!!
Carole Williamson
It was a beautiful Sunday at the 1992 Masters when Gary Schaal, President of the PGA of America, and Stuart
Bloch, President of the USGA, walked down the 10th & 11th fairways to begin their duties as Rules Officials on
the Par Three 12th hole.
The day progressed normally for these officials as they watched most of the players hitting their tee shots safely
to the left of the treacherous right hand corner pin placement.
After finishing the 12th hole, one of the players, Brad Faxon, who was on the PGA Tour Policy Board with
Schaal, beckoned to him to walk back to the 13th tee for a short conversation. Interested, Stuart Bloch followed
along.
That 13th tee is tucked so far back that the players, about to hit from there, cannot see what is happening on the
12th tee or green. And, on this day, neither could those two Rules Officials.
Consequently, they did not see Freddie Couples arrive on the 12th tee. Couples, who was leading the tournament
at the time, tried to play a safe shot to the 12th green. But he blocked the shot and it hit the bank on the far side of
Rae’s Creek, which fronts the green. The crowd gasped as they saw it roll toward
the water. But miraculously it stopped.
Couples called for a ruling. He was not sure, since the ball was so close to the
water, if he could ground
his club. But where were
the Rules Officials? They
were nowhere to be seen!
Thankfully, in the absence
of Schaal and Bloch, Trey
Holland, Rules Chairman for the USGA, quickly came
over from the 11th green to make the proper ruling.
Couples then chipped the ball close to the pin and made
a miraculous par. He went on to win the tournament.
And those missing Rules Officials? The next morning,
when all who worked the Tournament gathered at a Rules
Breakfast, Trey Holland stood up to make a comment and
this is what he said…..“We had an unusual incident
yesterday. I’ve heard of a lost ball. I’ve even heard of a lost club. But this is the first time I have heard of a lost
Rules Official.”
Judie Schaal
5| March 2016
Golf
Joe Gagliano, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Josh Bialowans
First Assistant
Professional
The Gagliano Experience
Take a chance to be chosen as the winner of the ultimate instructional experience. The winner will receive $2,500
in instruction from Joe Gagliano for as little as $25.00. This opportunity is open to any golf member, regardless
of handicap or age. Included will be free instruction from April 1st through October 31st. When you purchase
chances to win this experience you must be prepared to commit to the following:
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Take a lesson every week (vacations and personal time away are an exception).
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Practice and play every week.
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Follow the plan set by Joe.
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Allow updates to be published in the newsletter each month.
As instructors, we are faced with a couple of reoccurring challenges. The typical challenge is that a student will
come to us only when there is a major problem with his/her game. After fixing their game, months will go by
until we see them again or until they have another problem. In order for students to improve at a successful rate
and to properly understand their swing, it is imperative that they have their instructional sessions closer together.
The more frequent the sessions, the better chance they will have at lowering their handicap.
EVERYONE IS CAPABLE OF IMPROVING HIS OR HER GAME!!
The other challenge that we face is when students come to us and want to work on their drives while they continue
to three putt four greens per round. The majority of our students are unaware of what they truly need to work on.
My goal and mission for providing this experience is:
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To give back to the members of Wachesaw Plantation Club.
To improve the students’ game by lowering their handicap, advancing their knowledge of
the golf swing/game and adding overall enjoyment.
To prove that if done properly anyone can improve his/her game.
To reinforce the concept that repetition works and that taking an individually tailored series
of lessons over time can catapult a golfer to the next level.
From now until March 25th, come to the Golf Shop to purchase your chances for
this once in a lifetime opportunity.
On Friday, March 25th during Happy Hour at Kimbels, one name will be pulled from the hat and the winner
of the Gagliano Experience will be revealed. If there is a high volume of participation, two names will be drawn,
one male and one female golf member.
Are you ready to take a chance on the GAGLIANO EXPERIENCE?!
1 chance = $25.00, 3 chances = $50.00 and 5 chances = $75.00
The Men’s Member-Guest
will be held on
May 12-15.
The Magnolia Cup will be
held on
April 23-24.
6| March 2016
"Except for 2004, Jim
Furyk has played in
19 consecutive
Masters Tournaments
but will miss this year due
to impending wrist surgery"
Golf
Wachesaw Plantation 2016 Event Calendar When
Resurfacing Greens
March
3rd
Thursday
WLGA-18 Opening Day
6th
Sunday
WLGA-18 Match Play Begins
12th
Saturday
Golf Week Amateur Tour
16th
Wednesday Can-Am Junior-Am
17th
Thursday
9 Holer Opening Day
19th - 20th Saturday - Sunday
Can-Am
23rd
Wednesday Men's Guest Day
28th
Monday
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Golf Outing
April
2nd - 3rd
Saturday - Sunday
Men's Member Member
7th
Thursday
9 Holer Member Member
8th
Friday
Master's Sweeps
11th
Monday
Flounder's Outing
14th
Thursday
WLGA-18 Interclub
18th
Monday
Prince Creek Outing
20th
Wednesday MGA Opening Day
23rd - 24th Saturday - Sunday
Magnolia Cup
25th
Monday
Chamber of Commerce Outing
27th - 28th Wednesday - Thursday WLGA-18 Member Member
May
2nd
Monday
Pawley's Island Lions Club Outing
5th
Thursday
9 Holer Invitational
12th - 14th Thursday - Saturday Men's Member-Guest
16th
Monday
1/2 Shell Heart Association Outing
19th
Thursday
WLGA-18 Shootout
July
11th-15th
25th-29th
Monday - Friday All Sports Camp
Monday - Friday All Sports Camp
September
5th
Monday
8th
Thursday
14th
Wednesday
24th
Saturday
26th
Monday
29th
Thursday
Patriot Golf Day
WLGA-18/9 Hawkins Blind Date
Men's Guest Day
Men's Shootout
South Strand Lions Club Outing
9 Holer Fall Event
Online Tournament Registration
GHIN just came out
with a new system where
members can sign up for
tournaments online. The
bugs are not yet out, but our goal, starting September
1st, is to have every member event online. Over the
next few weeks, our staff will be familiarizing
ourselves with the system and starting April 1st we will
select certain tournaments to be placed online.
We have been waiting, patiently, for this online
function and feel, as a member, it will be a great benefit
for you to use. You will be able to sign up for events,
review the description/format and look at the players
that have already signed up. You may also cancel (if
needed) and review pairings and results. As we
become more familiar with this process, more
information will be on the way
Tournament Brochure
We have another active
tournament schedule for 2016.
Please stop by the Golf Shop to
receive your tournament brochure.
It will have the operation hours,
staff information and the entire
event schedule, prioritized by date.
This is a valuable tool to ensure
that you will not miss out on
October
3rd
Monday
Coastal Animal Outing
5th - 6th Wednesday - Thursday
WLGA-18 Member-Guest
10th
Monday
Miss Ruby's Outing
14th - 16th Friday - Sunday Club Championship
19th
Wednesday MGA Closing Day
21st - 23rd Friday - Sunday 4-Ball Invitational
27th
Thursday
WLGA-18 Rally for a Cure
November
3rd
Thursday
WLGA-18/9 Closing Day
5th - 6th Saturday - Sunday
Men's Member Member
11th
Friday
Veterans Day Tournament
14th-15th
Monday - Tuesday Sr Golfers of SC Championship
18th
Friday
Golf Shop Sale Kimbels
26th
Saturday
Parent - Child
December
2nd - 4th Friday - Sunday Golf Shop Sale
Green Italics indicates an Outside Event
7 | March 2016
Youth Golf
All Sports Camp
July 11th-15th and/or July 25th-29th
(2 different camps)
Fun, sun and sports await children this summer at the
Wachesaw Plantation Club. Camp participants will receive
top quality sports instruction in a safe and beautiful
environment.
Camp sports activities include: Tennis,
Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football and
Pool activities.
Ages 7 through 16 (groups will be
separated according to age).
Friday is our away day from Wachesaw and the activities
for that day will be announced the week of camp!
Monday-Thursday
9:00
Drop off at Clubhouse,
Welcome/Stretch
9:30-10:30 Tennis
10:30-11:00 Water Break
11:00-12:00 Golf
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:00 Park
2:00-3:00
Pool
3:00
Pick up at Clubhouse
Cost of registration prior to June 1:
$250 per camper
Cost of registration after June 1:
$300 per camper
8| March 2016
PGA Jr. League
The PGA Jr. League is back again for 2016! Last
year the Wachesaw Warriors won the
Championship and this year we hope to defend our
title. Because of the overall success of the program,
we are anticipating more area teams competing.
And, here at Wachesaw we have many more young golfers.
Consequently, if we have more than 18 players sign up, we will
create two Wachesaw teams.
The PGA Junior League is designed to bring a “Little League”
atmosphere to the game of golf. With teams of boys and girls ages
13 and under, PGA Junior League provides a structured league
environment for young golfers to compete and have fun! This
league is a great way to get, and keep, young players involved in
the game.
· We need 9-14 participants in order to create a team.
· Boys and girls ages 13 and under are welcome to join us.
· Price is $195.00 per person.
· Participants will receive team jerseys, professional
instruction, bag tags, golf balls, stickers and greens fees – all of
which are included.
· Each Match Format will be a 9-hole Two Person Scramble.
· We will play at least 4 matches against different area
teams.
· Matches will be held on the weekends or weekday
afternoons.
This year we are going to start our practices during the second
week in May. Deadline to sign up for this league is May 1st .
If you are interested in joining the Wachesaw Warriors, please
contact Joe or Josh in the Golf Shop. For more information, you
can view the following website http://www.pgajrleaguegolf.com/
Ladies’ Golf
WLGA-9
Come Ride with Us!
The Nine Hole Opening Day is
on March 17th . We will start
with a light breakfast at 8:30,
followed by a business meeting
and a Scramble Tournament at
10. And after golf we will go to
Kimbels for Lunch.
Ladies, come join us for a
round of Nine Hole Golf at Wachesaw. You could
just come for a ride and spend some time with the
Lady Niners, or we would love to have you join
our group.
We play on Thursday mornings at 9:30 and then,
after golf, go to Kimbels for lunch.
There’s no pressure and no minimum handicap.
We are not a competitive group, and we are very
understanding.
So, as we begin this new year, we would like to
welcome any visitors and lots of new members. Try
us out! If you are interested, please call me and we
will set something up.
President: Jane Petrone
[email protected] - 843-278-5474
Ladies Golf Clinic
WLGA-18
I am writing this column on a cold February morning, sitting by the fire, trying to
stay warm. And I am dreaming of a sunny March 3rd when the WLGA-18 will have
its Opening Day. However, as it still might be a bit chilly, we will delay our golf and
start off with a complimentary 10 AM Brunch at Kimbels (if you can only stay for the
Brunch, please still come).
A Business Meeting will follow the Brunch, at which time we will go over our 2016
schedule. You will find that the Event Chairpersons have worked hard to make sure
your year of golf is exciting and fun as well as challenging.
At noon, when the sun is high in the sky, we will tee off for our first 2016 official round. For some of us
(especially me) it will be a rusty endeavor.
Match Play will begin the week after Opening Day, so find a partner and get ready for
some competitive matches. This year there will no qualifying round, as Joe will be
making the brackets based on team handicaps. Everyone IS ELIGIBLE.
If you are interested in joining us, please let me or Joe know (or Kimbels, if you are
only staying for Brunch).
It looks like this year will be all about great fun, great golf and great friendships.
Come join us!!
President: Anne Pennington
[email protected] - 843-651-2947
9| March 2016
Golf
March 2016 Green Chairman’s Notes
I write this in early February (which will make
the BtB editors happy) as we all await the
decision by the Membership on the proposed
greens renovation project. If you are not familiar
with this renovation project, I will make a few
brief comments as to why this project is being
considered. The grass that currently covers our
21 greens is creeping Bentgrass, which is a cool weather grass. It has
progressively weakened over the past 4 years for a number of reasons
that cannot be controlled. After 8 months of information gathering and
consultation with experts, it has been determined that WPC needs to
switch to a warm weather grass or
face a catastrophic green surface
loss. This loss would be financially
crippling for WPC and cannot be
risked any longer. This risk has
always been there with this grass,
but has progressively increased in
likelihood.
Another factor present is the
natural shrinkage of the green
surface. We have greens that are all
20% to nearly 50% smaller than
originally planned.
The least
expensive way to reclaim the lost
area is to kill and remove the
invading grass and replace it with a
new green surface. This process
allows us the opportunity to do two very important things to improve
our course: put a heat tolerant grass on the greens and return them to the
proper size. The replacement grass chosen is the Champion variety of
Ultradwarf Bermuda.
Another subject is the superintendent’s winter projects. Pictured is
the practice tee with one of the sprinklers and its pipes exposed. After
years of using sand on the practice tee to repair divots, the tee surface
has risen above the sprinklers. Currently, you are seeing the project here
of raising the sprinkler heads back to the
current surface. The staff is also undertaking
this project on a number of golf course areas,
including replacing less effective sprinklers
around 11, 12, 13 and 15 greens. Fairway
sprinklers on the top dressed fairways 1-11
and 18 are also in line for this project either
this winter and/or during the course closure
for the greens project in the summer.
Not pictured is the installation of more
drainage tile on # 10 fairway. So far, 1500
linear feet have been installed with 600 more
to go. Number 11 fairway will also have
drainage installed. Since Superintendent Fretz has been with WPC,
more than 40,000 linear feet of drainage has been installed. This
installation project has been important as Old Timers have told me, that
in the past, any significant rainfall used to put the course into “cart path
only” mode for weeks on holes 1-11 and 18.
Other items on the list include waste bunker face improvements,
re-sodding worn bunker edges, cleaning out the left side of #15, pruning
branches, root removal, etc.
Thanks to the great golf staff for all this work!
10| March 2016
Golf
2nd Annual Tough Day Tournament (Superintendent's Revenge)
January 30, 2016
This year we had 96 players compete in this event. If
you had looked for a challenge, you got it! The Golf
Course was set up with difficult pin placements, located
in places never seen before. Also, there were obstacles
throughout the Golf Course that forced each golfer to
think twice about the shot at hand. Hoses were left on
greens, tractors parked in front of greens as well as in the
fairways. There were decoy pins, two holes on one
green and drainage pipes left in the fairway. The
weather was great and everyone had a blast. If you did not have a chance to play this year, be sure to mark it on
your calendar for next year. This tournament is an event you don’t want to miss!
Congratulations to all the winners.
Wachesaw Golf Course
2nd Flight - First Net
Winners:
Chris Freeman, Trace
Guyton, Graham Gerrald
and John Gerrald
If a lot of people
gripped a knife and
fork the way they
do a golf club,
they'd starve to
death…..
Sam Snead
Golf
Quote of the
Month
2016 Can-Am Junior Team Matches
March 18 - 20
11| March 2016
Tennis
Cardio Tennis
A great way to get yourself in shape!
Hours: 9 - 10 Tuesdays and Thursdays
Cardio Tennis is a high energy fitness activity that
combines the best features of the sport of tennis with
cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, full
body, calorie burning aerobic workout.
Social: It is a very social and fun class for players
of all ability levels taught by a tennis teaching
professional or fitness professional. If you've never
played tennis before, it is a great way to be
introduced to the sport. If you are an experienced
high level tennis player, it is the best way to train for
tennis.
Engaging and Welcoming: Most classes have
mixed ability and some facilities offer classes which
are more specific to ability/fitness level. However,
regardless of ability, or fitness level, the Cardio
Tennis Leader is trained to provide the ultimate
workout for each person.
Leo Correa
Director of Tennis
March 17th
Round Robin St. Patrick’s Day Tennis
Social - 6 pm
Happy Hour drink prices and
$10 for snacks
Pro Shop Tennis Spring Sales
Cherie Gerstmyer, Gayla DeArmond, Pro Leo Correa, Genie
Matthews, Mary Hunt, Janet Hunter and Suzy Honeycutt
On January 31st a group of
Wachesaw Tennis Players joined
together for a
Doubles Round Robin followed
by a social gathering and light
supper in the Clubhouse
Coach’s Corner
Tip of the Month: TRAFFIC LIGHT
Not sure where to play a shot? A good rule of thumb: Red
Light is the baseline area - keeping the ball in play is
smart. Yellow Light is mid court where caution should
be used depending on your opponent’s shot, and come
into the net. The Green Light is for GO at the net - put
your volley away and end the point.
Wilson Three BLX Racquet
Price: $198
Power and comfort combine to make this racquet a great choice
for players with compact through medium length strokes. Also not
a bad choice for older players or doubles specialists looking for a
power boost with added reach. Extended Length: 27.5 inches.
Pattern: 16x19.
Price: $159
An explosive spin-friendly weapon with a nice blend of pop and
precision. Ideal for strong juniors or adult intermediates looking
for power and spin. Headsize: 100in². String Pattern: 18x16.
Standard length.
Wilson Burn 100 LS
Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph
Price: $198
Best Seller. This very special Pro Staff was designed with the help
of Roger Federer. It is as solid as a rock and offers an amazing
combination of feel, plow-through and precision. Headsize: 97 in².
String Pattern: 16x19. Strung Weight: 12.6 oz. Standard Length.
Wilson Blade 98S Spin (18x16) Price: $170
Offers an impressive level of spin and precision. A great option
for intermediate and advanced players. Headsize: 98in². String
pattern: 18x16. Standard Length.
Specials
Ball Machine Rental Specials:
$15/hour Members
$25/hour guests
$100/one year single membership.
Ball Machine Coaching Training with Video Analysis: $60/hour
12| March 2016
Meet & Greet
Stephanie Diaz, Fred Benedetto, Larry DeCosmo,Grace & Martin Osborne, Leonard Sugg,
Bob and Allison Ranum
January 29th Low Country Boil: A large group of members gathered
together to enjoy last month's Meet and Greet with a sumptuous meal
of oysters, shrimp, clams and all the "fixins"…with the New Year's
special inclusion of "Hoppin John."
Myla & Michael Specht
13| March 2016
Events at Kimbels
Jack & Barbara Collins, Carole Williamson, Jeff Williamson,
Don Williamson & Audrey Williamson
Another Testimonial to the Success of 30-30.
“Drummond and I have been members of the Wachesaw Plantation Club for 22 years and,
for the most part, have enjoyed Kimbels. In fact, years ago, we referred to it as the “Heart
of the Club.”
That feeling has been rejuvenated with the advent of 30-30. The concept is excellent and
we have very much enjoyed the opportunity to meet new people. It is elegant to sit at a table
of four and enjoy a dinner along with meaningful conversations.
People's attitudes and dress reflect what the Club used to be.”
Gillian Murdoch
Drummond Murdoch, Mary Lu Norris, Gillian Murdoch & Ed Norris
14| March 2016
Kimbels
March Happenings at Kimbels
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Thursday, March 3 - Bingo
Saturday, March 5 - Wine Tasting
Tuesday, March 8 - 30-30 Dinner
Friday, March 11 - Breakfast for Dinner Night
Tuesday, March 15 - WLA Reception
Wednesday, March 16 - Wine Dinner
Thursday, March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Friday, March 18 - Can- Am Dinner
Tuesday, March 22 - Men’s Night Out
Thursday, March 24 - “On the Road” TV Show
Friday, March 25 - Meet & Greet
Saturday, March 26 - Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 27 - Easter Brunch
Tuesday, March 29 - Ladies Night Out
Thursday, March 31 - Grill Night
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Kimbels
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Family Events
17| March 2016
WLA Event
18| March 2016
Wine Club
Do you ever get overwhelmed or just bored with the over abundant electronic entertainment
offerings and desire something different? You can always find something to read. But, no need
to go to a library, simply visit a wine shop and read the entertaining and enlightening bottle labels there. Case in point:
a label on a wine served at the February Wine Club Dinner.
The event was hosted by Robbie McMillan of Treasury Wines of Charleston. The diners
were greeted with a walkabout red wine blend named “19 Crimes.” This Australian wine
derives its name from a purported list of 19 crimes that would cause one to receive
“Punishment by Transportation” from England to
Australia during the 1800’s. Crimes such as bigamy,
clandestine marriage or impersonating an Egyptian
would get you on the next boat down under.
Chef Kris Dietrick committed no crimes with the food
platings and his pairing of Local Shrimp Bisque with
Beringer Luminus Chardonnay led to a discussion
concerning wine and food palatability. This chardonnay
is among the “oaky buttery” breed and has a distinct smoke piquancy when drunk
by itself, yet the smoke disappears and the wine blends wonderfully when tasted with the Shrimp Bisque. Here is
another example of Chef Kris’ ability to make the wine-food connection. A featured red wine was a Stags Leap
Merlot paired with Roasted Strip Steak with Blue Cheese Strudel, Black Pepper Crema and Port Wine reduction. This
Stags Leap wine represents a winery and AVA that dates back to the 1800’s. This supple California Merlot was a
perfect match for this All American slice of beef.
Mr. McMillan, a first time presenter to the club, mentioned, as our regular wine hosts frequently do, the outstanding
pricing that the club offers to our attendees. Another wine served demonstrates the point - Matua Sauvignon Blanc
served with Roasted Scallop with Warm Goat Cheese Bruschetta and Cilantro-Orange Vinaigrette. This Matua is a
personal favorite New Zealand Sav Blanc that is usually priced around $15 per bottle. It was offered this evening for
$8.80. Yes, I bought a few.
Wine Club dinners are open to all Wachesaw Club members. Look for the wine and food menu in the club emails.
Next dinner is March 16th.
Tom Leonard
19| March 2016
Kimbels
An Angel in our Midst
As many of you know, my husband Jack was asked by the rector of All Saints Church at the end of 2014 to
research the idea of bringing the Celebrate Recovery program to All Saints to serve the South Strand
communities. Celebrate Recovery is a Christian 12-Step program designed to help heal those with hurts,
hang-ups, and habits that keep them from living a healthy, productive life. It involves a meal,
followed by a large group meeting and then small groups. I volunteered to serve on a cooking
team. My turn to cook was for the opening night with a projected attendance of 100 people. I
decided to make turkey chili, rice, cornbread, and salad. On Tuesday, February 9, two days
before the opening on the 11th, I was at Kimbels for a meeting, and saw Chef Kris Dietrich. I
had already baked all the cornbread, and purchased the meat, onion, green peppers, and tomatoes,
but I couldn't find the very large cans (#10 size) of kidney beans after trying the big box stores
and all the grocery stores in the area. I asked Chef if he knew where I could possibly get these
large cans of beans. Chef Kris asked what I was trying to do and I told him. Although looming
before him that weekend was a wedding of 350 and a Friday night Valentine's Dinner, he
nonchalantly said, “Our event planning is ahead of schedule, so we’d be glad to help you out. Just bring what
you have on Thursday afternoon, and we'll get it done using our equipment." I looked at him, and almost cried
(I struggle to cook for 2!). He said he would charge me only for what he used in the kitchen. He had the large
cans of red beans in his pantry, and Lowe's just happened to have the smaller cans of white cannellini beans for
sale. I wheeled in all my purchases at 1:00 PM on Thursday, watched Chef chop vegetables in 15 minutes that
would have taken me hours, and two hours later was served a delicious bowl of chili. He carefully put 4 buckets
of chili into tubs (just in case I slammed on the brakes) and loaded it all in my car. I was down at church by
4:00 where two other wonderful women helped make the salad, cook the rice, and heat the cornbread that I had
prepared that week. That night 90 people were served an amazing turkey chili made here by our chef!
The story doesn't end there. The next afternoon, when I returned the buckets and tubs, Chef Kris said he had
met with our General Manager, Chris Freeman that morning, and told him what he had done. Mr. Freeman said
that Chef's labor and supplies would be noted as a donation to the community and there would be
no charge to me or to Celebrate Recovery.
Jack and I want to personally thank Chef Kris Dietrich and GM Chris Freeman, as representatives
of a caring membership, for this most generous gift to the community! Angels do pop up when
you least expect them!
Barbara Collins
LNo
Karen Gluntz, Cherie Gerstmyer, Jerri Cameron, Judie Schaal, Rosemary
Petreccia, & Lyn Costaldo
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Kimbels
Super Bowl Party - February 7
On January 7th over forty members joined together at Kimbels to dine and watch the Denver
Broncos defeat the Carolina Panthers 24 - 10. Payton Manning's fans were cheering loudly and
Cam Newton's are looking forward to February 2017.
Kimbel’s Supervisor, Ken
Rokes, in appropriate garb,
was there to serve the
members and referee any
"disputes"!
Men’s Night Out - Cooking with the Chef Kris
Bob Fleishman, Tom
Gerstmyer, Jean Desnouee,
Patrick Hill, Larry Diaz,
Gerry Mosher, Dick Cole, Al
Briggs, & Chef Kris Dietrick
Wachesaw Men Alert!!
The House Committee announces a new Event for Men aptly named:
“MEN’S NIGHT OUT”
Events will be scheduled monthly to include “Workshops with Chef Kris”;
Tastings; Men’s Night Out Dining; Men’s Grill Nights; Other Men’s Activities TBD.
The Committee welcomes fresh ideas and suggestions!
Please contact Bennie Walters at [email protected] (843-357-4777) or
Ed Pott at [email protected] (843-357-8360)
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Book Clubs
Book Club II
Book Club II meets in the Ladies” Lounge in the
Old Club house at 10 am on the second Wednesday
of every month.
Our book selection for this
month is The Matchmaker by
Elin Hilderbrand and will be
presented by Kay Langdon
Mulkeen.
The author has crafted another
delectable beach read complete
with a fairy-tale romance. The
book portrays a love triangle set
on beautiful Nantucket Island .
It is a novel of romance,
secrets, and heartbreak by a
woman who has perfected the form over the course of
thirteen novels. This emotional story is about a
woman who has a knack for matchmaking.
This book and its author are highly recommended ....
come and join us . New members are welcome . Please
call Sue Walters at 843-357-4777.
The Women, Words & Wine Book Club
The Women, Words and Wine Club meets the third
Wednesday of each month at
2:30 in the Ladies’ Lounge.
Contact Janay Commons for
more
information
[email protected]
Our March selection is Big
Little Lies by Liane Moriarty.
“Reading one of Liane Moriarty’s novels is a bit like
drinking a pink Cosmo laced
with arsenic… Big Little Lies
is a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read” – USA
Today
A murder… a tragic accident … or just
parents behaving badly? What’s indisputable is that
someone is dead. But who did what?
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Lively Oaks Book Club III
The Lively Oaks Book Club meets in the Ladies’
Lounge at the Club House at 9:45 on the second
Tuesday of every month. Contact Ann Roskow at
[email protected] or 843-446-7413 for more
information.
Karen Gluntz will be
presenting the March book
selection. From the author of
How the Garcia Girls Lost Their
Accents comes this tale of
courage and sisterhood set in the
Dominican Republic during the
rise of the Trujillo dictatorship.
A skillful blend of fact and
fiction, In the Time of the
Butterflies is inspired by the
true story of the three Mirabal
sisters who, in 1960, were
murdered for their part in an underground plot to
overthrow the government. Alvarez breathes life into
these historical figures--known as "las mariposas," or
"the butterflies," in the underground--as she imagines
their teenage years, their gradual involvement with the
revolution, and their terror as their dissentience is
uncovered. Amazon.com review
Gardening
March Gardening in Wachesaw
In last month’s newsletter, I hope you enjoyed Perry Mikles’ tips for growing roses. Make sure to drop by his
home around the first week in May to see his beautiful blossoms. They are unbelievable.
Spring will soon be here and we have many things to do to get our gardens prepared. If you enjoy the brisk
winter weather, maybe you have already made some progress on your gardening “to-do” list.
Continue to clean up around your yard by cutting off the tops of the plants that
have frozen during the winter. Clean and grind leaves to be used for mulch and pick
up any spent camellia blossoms to prevent spread of disease. Using a shovel, dig
deeply around the edges of your beds to cut off tree roots that have invaded your
gardening space – flowers do not like to compete with tree roots. Several trees and
shrubs can be trimmed now. However, if they bloom in the spring, prune them after
they bloom. Now is a key time to clean-up, plant, transplant and divide. Coastal
South Carolina’s average date of its last frost is 3/26, so it will soon begin to warm
up.
March is an exciting month for the gardener. If you have a perennial flowerbed,
now is the time for renovation as you can identify each plant as it is coming up.
Sometimes, in tidying up the area, you just need to pull stray plants back or give the
extra ones (called “pass-along” plants) to your friends.
You do not need to be a professional to create a good garden, so do not feel
inadequate. You can build confidence by starting small. Don’t be afraid to try your own ideas and combinations.
I am the number one plant mover when it comes to changing my mind. To ensure that your garden will be
attractive, you need to consider scale, proportion, unity, balance, rhythm and focal point. If you are making a
new garden, think about the kind of garden you want and where you want to put it. Choose plants suitable to
that particular condition, whether shade, full or partial sun. Use plants that will “earn their keep,” especially ones
in the Coastal South that can take the heat and humidity.
It will soon be time to start selecting annuals for the splashes of color in your yard.
These annuals will also help extend the blooming season in your perennial beds. We
have so many choices available that it is sometimes difficult to make a decision.
Visit local flower gardens and nurseries and check out the many choices before you
make your final selection.
If you have not started making notes in your garden journal, now is the time to
begin as we are into a new year. At the beginning of each
month, I rely on the notes I have made previously to help
with decisions I must make about fertilizing, trimming, etc.
Having these notes from previous years is very helpful.
We will fertilize most shrubs next month but go ahead and
fertilize your camellias with 16-4-8 this month. Spray all your shrubs with horticultural
or Neem oil to get rid of the insects that lived through the winter. Spray when the
temperature is over 40 degrees and below 80. Hydrangeas will benefit from some Black
Kow Manure and Daylilies can use ¼ cup of 10-10-10. Sprinkle 5-10-10 on all the
perennials that are coming up.
And most important: Enjoy “digging in the dirt!”
Master Gardener Sue Craddock is featured monthly writing a Garden Column for Beneath The
Branches. She would love to have you call or email her with your gardening questions.
843-424-2522 [email protected]
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Information
Nancy Meyer
Wachesaw's Board of Directors graciously voted to present Nancy Meyer an Honorary
Membership to Wachesaw Plantation Club. Her husband, Norm, had the last original
certificate that was awarded in 1984.
Norm was the owner of Golfer's World, living in Florida, when a Titleist salesman
came to him and asked if he would be interested in buying his share at Wachesaw
Plantation Site unseen he did so, and later came up to view his purchase. No homes
had been built at this time, so he put on his boots and viewed the area by tramping
through the woods and wetlands.
He was unable to attend the next shareholders meeting when Club numbers were
given, and eventually received the last one - #51. He bought a lot and later a condo in
Governor's Landing.
In 1998 he built a home on Turnberry Lane and lived there until his death in 2002. Nancy has continued to
live part time in Wachesaw and now she and Buck Coveney will be moving to The Cedars of Chapel Hill, NC.
Tidelands Health Presentation
On February 23rd Richard Morris from Tidelands
Health presented a Golf Conditioning Program to
about 25 Wachesaw Members. Morris, a Titleist
Performance Institute "Clinical Conditioning
Coordinator" demonstrated a number of different
exercises designed to make the golfer rotate on a
better plane, thus helping to
protect and strengthen his or her
body parts. He can be reached at
843-237-2205 for individuals
interested in a screening process
prior to an exercise program at
Healthpoint in Litchfield.
Activities On The Plantation
WOW - Wednesday, March 9
6:00 - 8:30
at
Grace Osborne’s Home
1970 Governors Landing Unit 201
646-318-1095
As a way to build relationships within our
community, the WOW gatherings are open to all
the ladies who live in Wachesaw Plantation. Please
join us for food, fun and fellowship.
24| March 2016
Book Club I
We will be meeting on Wednesday, March 2nd
at the home of DeAnna Vesely 4555 Carriage
Run Circle at 10:00 a.m.
We will be reviewing The Girl On The Train
by Paula Hawkins. This author will keep you
thoroughly engrossed as she tells of the
intersecting of several strangers and their
intimate betrayals. It will keep you guessing
how it will all turn out until the very end.
For further info on Book Club 1
call DeAnna @ 630-204-8982.
Information
To View Issues of Beneath The
Branches "On Line"
Go to www.Wachesaw.com
Click on Member Login
Enter your User Name and
Password
Click on "My Club" - Click on
"Newsletters” - Click on the month
you wish to view.
Call Administration at
843-357-1263 for assistance.
2016 Club Board of
Directors
Allyn Briggs, President
[email protected]
843-947-0327
Vin Petreccia, V. Pres.
[email protected]
843-314-0208
Al Hansen, Treasurer
[email protected]
843-357-2711
Bonnie Wood, Secretary
[email protected]
205-910-8926
Paul Crawshaw
[email protected]
843-651-9006
Judie Schaal
[email protected]
843-651-6467
POA Board of Directors
2016
Judy Clarke, President
843-299-0064 [email protected]
Ken Terne, Vice President
843-357-1246
[email protected]
Frank Campbell, Treasurer
Bob Fleischman
[email protected]
843-651-2551
Bob Pennington
[email protected]
843-651-2947
Larry DeCosmo
[email protected]
518-429-8157
Beneath the Branches
A Publication of Wachesaw
Plantation Club
March 2016
Judie Schaal, Copy Editor
& Photographer
Ann Roskow,
Layout Designer
Publication Team Members
Ken Israel, Patty Kolencik,
Gayle Hall,
Barbara Hasenstab,
& Bob Roskow Jr.
Please submit copy for
Beneath the Branches before
the 20th of the month to
Judie Schaal
[email protected] and
Ann Roskow
[email protected].
843-357-8023 [email protected]
Sheri McAllister-Millar, Director
843-651-6300 [email protected]
Roger Hall, Director
843-485-8820 [email protected]
Lisa Everett, Director
919-672-4086 [email protected]
Rea Patton, Director
202-403-0767 [email protected]
Kathy Young, POA Property Mgr.
843-357-3210
Security Gate
843- 651-0589
Club Committee
Chairpersons
Finance - Al Hansen
Golf - Vin Petreccia
Green - Bob Pennington
House /Pool - Bonnie Wood:
Design - Helen Fleischman
Legal & Bylaws &
At-Large Exec. Committee Paul Crawshaw
Membership - Bob Fleischman
Publicity - Judie Schaal
Tennis - Bob Pennington
Tournament - Larry DeCosmo
Writers,
Photographers &
Proofreaders to join
the Wachesaw
“Beneath the
Branches” Team.
Contact Judie Schaal
at
[email protected]
25 |March 2016
Information
For Membership Information
Contact
Ashleigh Lynch
Membership & Marketing Director
843-357-5130
[email protected]
New Members
March 2016
Chris Turner - Deferred Equity
Leighton Butts - Social
Christopher Collins - Jr. Tennis
James Brown - Adult Tennis
Henry Roosevelt - Equity Limited Golf
William & Christina Hardwick Equity Full Golf
Bud & Carol Lynn Moore
Limited Honors
POOL BAR – ARE WE ON
YOUR SPEED DIAL??
(843)357-0201
TUES. - FRI. 1/2 HR BEFORE 1ST TEE TIME - 4:00
SAT. & SUN. 8-4
* ALL OUR FOOD IS MADE
HERE AT THE POOL BAR
* WE ARE OPEN YEAR ROUND
* WE SERVE BREAKFAST
UNTIL 11:00 AM
TUESDAY - SUNDAY
The Pool Hot Tub is now Open !!
Miss Ruby’s Kids Annual Garden Party
Mah-Jongg
The Mah-Jongg ladies meet at Kimbels every Wednesday
at 11:00 and play until 3:00. Lunch is available to pre-order.
Ladies interested in playing are always welcome. Come and
watch and you will be hooked by this fascinating game.
Please contact Sue Tonzola at [email protected] or
843-318-1333 for more information.
26 |March 2016
Sunday, April 17th at 2 pm
Come out for an elegant afternoon filled with “Southern
Charm.”
This event brings together educators,
community leaders, civic minded
corporations, and philanthropists all
in the effort of “Growing Miss Ruby’s
Kids.” This event has become an
annual tradition that should not be
missed, featuring big hats, great food,
and exciting and unique auction items.
The 2016 Garden Party will be
emceed by Georgetown’s very own Kevin Jayroe and
held on the lawn of the beautiful Kaminski House
Museum, overlooking the scenic Sampit River. Guided
tours of the Kaminski House will be included with your
ticket.
Kaminski House Museum, 1003 Front Street
Georgetown, SC, 29440
For more information, including how to become a
sponsor or to purchase tickets please visit our website
www.missrubyskids.net/events/gardenparty
Information
Please Support Our Valued Advertisers
OUR ADVERTISERS
Club Phone Numbers &
Email Addresses
Wells Fargo Advisors
Investment & Insurance Products
843-237-7676
Main Number - 357-1263
Kimbels Reservations - 357-3183/651-1215
Curtis Team Properties
Real Estate
843-651-3144
Chris Freeman - General Manager
357-5103 - [email protected]
Creative Landscapes
Landscaping
843-651-3535
Drunken Jack’s
Restaurant
843-651-2044
Carolina Home Exteriors
Outdoor Living - Indoor Life Style
843-651-6514
Tom Leonard
State Farm Insurance
Insurance & Financial Services
843-357-7100
Daniel W. Miller Jr. D.M.D.
Family & Cosmetic Surgery
843-238-5111
Gary Drejza
Love Your Puppy
Pet Walker, Sitter & Friend
949-228-5454
If you are interested in advertising in Beneath the Branches,
please contact
Wachesaw Plantation Club
843-357-5105
Marc Matson - CFO
357-5105 - [email protected]
Ashleigh Lynch - Membership & Marketing, Guest
Services
357-5104 - [email protected]
Joe Gagliano, Head Golf Professional
357-1500 - [email protected]
Scott Fretz - Golf Course Superintendent
357-5107 - [email protected]
Brayer Surratt - Banquet & Catering Manager
357-5141 - [email protected]
Kris Dietrick - Executive Chef
651-1256 - [email protected]
Leo Correa - Director of Tennis
357-5129 - [email protected]
Jan Grenier-Minogue - Pool Bar
357-0201 - [email protected]
Steve Kohms - Club House Tavern
651-0294
The Area Code is 843
Buster Engel
wants to thank
Wachesaw
Plantation’s
dog owners for
picking up
after their pets
and keeping
them under
control.
27 |March 2016
POSTAL PATRON
March 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Cardio Tennis
9:00
Men’s Evening
Tennis 6:00
Tennis Clinic 7:00
Thursday
3
Friday
5
4
Adult Tennis Clinic 9:00
Cardio Tennis - 9:00
Mah-Jongg
11:00
WLGA-18
Opening Day - 10:00
Clubhouse Happy Hour
4:00 - 6:00
Saturday
Adult Tennis Clinic
9:00
Adult Tennis Clinic
9:00
Happy Hour
6:00 - 8:00
Wine Tasting
6:00 - 8:00
Bingo
5:30 - Buffet
7:15 - Bingo
Mixed Doubles 6:00
7
6
8
Sunday Brunch
10:00 -2:00
Cardio Tennis
9:00
10
30-30 Dinner
5:30
WlGA-18 Match Play
Begins
Men’s Evening
Tennis 6:00
Tennis Clinic 7:00
14
Sunday Brunch
10:00 - 2:00
15
Cardio Tennis - 9:00
Book Club II
10:00
Mixed Doubles 6:00
WLA Reception
4:00
Mixed Doubles
3:00
Mah-Jongg
11:00
Men’s Evening
Tennis 6:00
Tennis Clinic 7:00
17
Adult Tennis Clinic 9:00
Can- Am Junior-Am
Tournament
10:00
21
22
Women, Words & Wine
Book Club - 2:30
23
Cardio Tennis
9:00
Sunday Brunch
10:00 - 2:00
Club Board Meeting
3:00
Men’s Night Out
5:30
Mixed Doubles
3:00
Men’s Evening
Tennis 6:00
Tennis Clinic 7:00
27
28
Easter Brunch
10:00 - 2:00
Mixed Doubles
3:00
29
Cardio Tennis
9:00
POA Board
Meeting 8:30
Ladies Night Out
5:30
Men’s Evening
Tennis 6:00
CALENDAR KEY
RED - KIMBELS
GREEN - GOLF
ORANGE - TENNIS
DARK BLUE - POOL
PURPLE - BOOK CLUBS
LIGHT BLUE - GAMES
BLACK - OTHER
Golf Week
Tournament (Outside
Event)
18
19
WLGA-9
Opening Day - 8:30
Adult Tennis Clinic
9:00
Adult Tennis Clinic
9:00
Cardio Tennis
9:00
Can- Am Practice
Round - 1:00
Can-Am Matches
10:00
Happy Hour
6:00 - 8:00
St. Patrick’s Day
Dinner
5:30
Round Robin
St. Patrick’s Tennis
Social - 6:00
24
Adult Tennis Clinic 9:00
Mah-Jongg
11:00
Men's Guest Day
1:00
Adult Tennis Clinic
9:00
Clubhouse Happy
Hour 4:00 - 6:00
25
26
Cardio Tennis
9:00
Adult Tennis Clinic
9:00
Mixed Doubles
6:00
Meet & Greet
5:30
“On the Road”
TV Show
Clubhouse Happy Hour
4:00 - 6:00
30
FCA Golf Outing
(Outside Event)
Family Breakfast for
Dinner Night
5:30
Mah-Jongg
11:00
Wine Dinner
6:30
Can-Am Matches
8:00
Adult Tennis Clinic
9:00
WOW
6:00 - 8:30
Clubhouse Happy Hour
4:00 - 6:00
20
Adult Tennis Clinic
9:00
Clubhouse Happy Hour
4:00 - 6:00
16
Cardio Tennis
9:00
ARB Meeting
9:00
12
11
Adult Tennis Clinic 9:00
Lively Oaks
Book Club III - 9:45
Mixed Doubles
3:00
13
9
31
Cardio Tennis
9:00
Grill Night
5:30
Mixed Doubles
6:00
Adult Tennis Clinic
9:00
Easter Egg Hunt
10:00