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March 9 – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!
March 2014
Don’t forget to set your clocks AHEAD! And while you’re at it, dig out your GOLF CLUBS. The
excitement is about to begin on the golf courses at “The Country Clubs of Chesterfield”!
LOOK!
Meet our New GM … 2
Win Club News …3
St. Patrick’s Day …4
Are you READY for this?
What’s Your Story …5
Golf Awards …10
The Chesdin Celebration
Counsel …12
We’re kicking off a
NEW GOLF SEASON!!
Women’s Club …13
Call the PRO Shop to set up your Tee Time.
Health & Wellness …15
BIZ Builders …14
RAMS …17
Club Announcements …18
2014 Regular Season Guest Fee Rates
Beginning March 11th
Meadowbrook & Chesdin courses
SIGN UP NOW!
After 2 P.M. SPECIAL
Weekday / Daytime Golf Groups forming at
Weekdays $39
Weekends/Holidays $42
Chesdin
Price INCLUDES GOLF CARTS!
Before 2 P.M. – Regular Rates
Weekdays $35
Weekends/Holidays $35
To inquire or add your name
to the list, send email to:
[email protected]
Golf Carts are NOT included!
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Meadowbrook-Chesdin Board
of Directors Update
Introducing …
Eric Papendorp,
General Manager
Meadowbrook Country Club
A lot has happened since you elected the MeadowbrookChesdin Board of Directors. The outpouring of support and
offers to lend your time and talent has been overwhelming
and much appreciated! The members are the driving force in
the club’s future and several committees have already been
formed to give you a “voice”. Those committees are:
MCC Board Introduces General Manager
The MCC Board of Directors is delighted to report we have
completed the search process for the General Manager
position. Reviewing over 50 resumes and holding
numerous interviews, the GM Search Committee
consisting of 7 members presented the full Board with
several exceptional candidates in addition to a proposal
from a professional management company for the final
round of interviews. After performing significant due
diligence and reaching a unanimous decision, we are
extremely proud to announce that Eric Papendorp, CCM,
will join us as General Manager effective March 1, 2014.
FINANCE: Bob Lather, Bill Coronado, John Petri, Kirsten
Rieve, Steve Whitlow and Stephanie Shelton.
LONG RANGE PLANNING: Rob Thompson, John McNamara,
Brian Harkins, Jay Edwards, Keith Schmidt and John Tilley.
COMMUNICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS: John McNamara,
Trang and John Tilley, Kirsten and Royce Rieve, Cathy and Bill
Barron and Ward Shelton.
COMMUNITY: Sandy Ridout, Ann Diem, Malissa Carpenter,
Kimberley Booth, Kirsten Rieve, Deborah Sutton, Monica
Walter, Dawn Powers, Gina Camp, Betty Scavone, Lisa
McNamara, Shelly Hill, Cindy Rhode, Jeanine McKeand and
Elaine DeVoss
Eric grew up in Richmond and graduated with degrees in
both Economics and History from the University of Virginia.
While at UVA, he began working at Farmington Country
Club and has been employed in the Private Club industry
ever since. After graduation, Eric spent seven years at
Willow Oaks Country Club in Richmond where he worked
in every facet of the operation, progressing to the Club’s
assistant general manager. Eric then spent the next 16
years
. as the General Manager/COO of three private clubs,
in Roanoke, VA, Chattanooga, TN, and Vienna, VA. Eric is
thrilled to return to Richmond and assume the leadership
of Meadowbrook Country Club. He brings with him a wellrounded managerial expertise in all aspects of Private Club
management and holds the CMAA designation of Certified
Club Manager (CCM).
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We have received numerous other emails offering to
contribute time and effort. If you have an interest in helping
out in a specific committee, we encourage you to contact us!
There are many individuals signed up to lead several
individual neighborhood events.
In other news, as previously announced our kitchen and
dining room are temporarily closed for reorganization. We
are in the midst of interviewing and hope to have our new
chef in place and ready to begin resumption of dining service
in the first week of March.
Who’s Who at Meadowbrook and Chesdin
Chesdin Clubhouse hours during the interim are as follows:
Monday 11 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Wednesday 11 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Thursday and Friday 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. *
Saturday and Sunday 11 A.M. to 6 P.M.
*Limited food offering available
We wish to thank the membership for your patience while
we undertook such a thorough process. Our extreme
appreciation goes to our entire staff, particularly the
Department Heads, who stepped up unfailingly to take on
additional duties during this period.
~ MCC Board of Directors
The bar will be open from 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. on Mon, Wed,
Sat, and Sun. It will have extended hours from 11 A.M. to 9
P.M. on Thurs and Fri. Meadowbrook will provide a limited
food offering for the Bar area on Thursday and Friday.
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is
x
progress;
working together is success.”
~ John McNamara, Co-Vice President, MeadowbrookChesdin Board of Directors
~ Henry Ford
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Don’t miss …
Wine Club
News
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR
SOCIAL SECURITY
Presented by retired Public Affairs
Officer, Ned Sledge
Many of you know that I have been traveling a lot lately,
both for pleasure and for business, and in fact I am writing
this article now at 32,000 feet and just saw the Mississippi
River slip underneath the left wing.
March 20th
Meadowbrook Clubhouse
Terrace Room
I understand from the few reports I did get that you all had
a marvelous time (at our February event) and judging from
the sales figures, many of you really liked the wines!
WOW. We killed our past records…thank you all! Although
I do not benefit from it personally, I get the satisfaction of
knowing that all of you marvelous people have a growing
passion for good wine. That makes me really happy to
have been a part of your growth as a good educator.
Social Gathering: 5:30 P.M.
Presentation: 6:30 P.M.
This event is sponsored by Keith
Burford and John Sarrett of:
Virginia Asset Management, LLC.
To wrap up this installment of Club de Vin news I close
with these parting thoughts…

I hope to have the final requirements for the Wine
of the year award to share …

But the first one is …from time to time I will give a
pop quiz and anyone who answers correctly will
win some extra corks (that is to say our point
system i.e., 1 point = 1 cork)

POP QUIZ ANNOUNCEMENT –Last month I sent in
a question to the winemaker…for all who can
correctly repeat the question and the answer, I
will award an extra two corks…all submissions
must be on a 3X5 card printed in blue pen. HINT:
Kathy Hennigan posed the question in my name.

You will want to add this information to
your “tool kit” for surviving and thriving
while facing life’s later challenges.
R.S.V.P. – MCC Office: 275-7865
March Madness
Dinner at Meadowbrook
Friday, March 28
Wings and Things
Finally, until we meet again, I ask that as you all sit
at your table, please lift a glass and say a little
prayer for fellow member Terry who has been
undergoing chemo and radiation therapy and at
this point I am sure he is wondering which is
worse the cancer or the treatment…
You go big guy, with God’s help you are going to
beat this!
R.S.V.P. – MCC Office: 275-7865
~ Jerry Creehan CSW
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Luck of the Irish?
Or… lucky to be a MEMBER of
“The Country Clubs of Chesterfield”
Bring a friend to the “clubs” this month!
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration
Irish One-Liners
See page 13 for answers.
Meadowbrook Country Club
1. What is out on the lawn all summer and is
Irish?
March 14, 2014
2. What do you call a “Fake Stone” in Ireland?
Keep CALM & SHAMROCK around the “Club”.
3. Why do people wear Shamrocks on St.
Patrick’s Day?
Green Beer
Special Drinks
“Leprechaun”
Sliders
4. Why can’t you borrow money from a
Leprechaun?
5. Why do Leprechaun’s have “pots of golf”?
And many other
TREATS!!
St. Paddy’s
“True” Captain’s Choice
Tournament
Pairings done by
“Luck of the Irish!”
(Blind Draw)
Special tee
assignments for
the “Wee Tee”
Shot Player!
at Meadowbrook
Saturday, March 15th
9 A.M. Shotgun Start
Four Player Captain’s Choice
(A “True” one at that!)
Call the Pro Shop
(275-9189) to sign up.
$26 Entry Fee includes
lunch and prize!
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Club de Vin
at Meadowbrook
Wednesday, March 5th
6:00 P.M.
Featuring Wines of the Loire Valley, France
All Members and their Guests are invited to attend this
spectacular monthly event. Featured wines are from one of
the five principal wine growing regions in France, best known
for their very delicate Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and
Cabernet Franc.
If you would like to join the Wine Club or have questions,
contact Jerry Creehan, CSW –
[email protected]
Tennis Social
What’s so “fun” about the GARDEN?
Details on page 14
Friday, March 21st
Meadowbrook Country Club
The Tennis Courts are not playable for another
month, but the tennis players can still have
some fun! Please join us at Meadowbrook,
March 7th at 6 P.M. for some beverages, food,
and fellowship. All are welcome whether you
are still playing tennis or not. Be sure and call
the club to make your reservation.
Spring Golf Tune-Up - $15 for 20 minute session
By Appointment with Mike at Meadowbrook
It’s been an unusually cold and long winter. Most people have not played golf for 2 months or more. It’s a great time to
establish new golf habits. Get started with a 20-minute “Tune-up” from Mike. He’ll check your fundamentals which are
grip, stance and ball position. Once these fundamentals are in place, building a better golf swing is just around the
corner. To build that better swing, private instruction is recommended every one or two weeks.
Ask us about Private Lessons
(Meadowbrook course only.)
Coming in April!
Clinics for Women, Junior and Senior Golfers
All great ways to have that “finely tuned machine” purring for the golf season! More information in the April newsletter.
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Charlene says that what she really enjoys most about her club membership is the
relaxing times spent at the pool and the interaction with the ladies in the
women’s groups. Charlene has been very active in the Women’s Club and Ladies
of the Evening, holding several Committee Chair positions over the years. She
and her husband, Pete, even taught Ballroom Dance lessons to the MCC
members after they participated in and won several area exhibition dance
contests in the late 90’s.
“I have been very lucky in fostering many wonderful and lasting friendships thru
activities and participation in the Women’s Club,” she said.
Name:
Charlene Moss, 25-year MCC Member
Love for animals runs deep in the Moss
family. “Our slogan is ALL FOR THE
LOVE OF DOGS. My granddaughter and
her mother and stepfather rescue
cats.”
Charlene is a Virginia transplant, coming to us from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
She’s worked in a variety of industries, starting with the airlines, settling into
insurance claims, and even worked as a self-employed Property and Casualty
Insurance Adjuster for most of the 90’s.
But nowadays Charlene beats to a different drum as the President of PUGS U
Gotta Save, Inc., a 501(c) (3) non-profit dog rescue organization she founded in
2011 after working for another rescue organization for nearly five years. She says
she owes much of her success to her husband.
“Without Pete’s support and day to day help I wouldn’t be able to do it to the
extent of the involvement and committed time it takes to make it successful,”
she said.
PUGS U Gotta Save is actively seeking volunteers for their organization. Charlene
revealed that last year they found homes for 192 Pugs and Pug mixes.
“I love working with and learning about animals, particularly dogs,” she said. Not
a surprise, she says that dogs are the number one thing she can’t live without …
(that and chocolate and socializing).
Charlene’s fundraising effort to raise awareness of Pugs continues to grow each
year. She has also earned the support of area Veterinarian Hospitals and has
developed partnerships to provide dog owners discounts on treatments.
“I appreciate the kindness and professionalism of the staff when I schedule
fund-raising events at MCC,” said Charlene. “Everyone is so helpful and the
members generously participate for which I am truly thankful.”
With less than three miles between
her home and the front door at
Meadowbrook Country Club, it was
easy for long-time club member,
Charlene Moss, to adopt the “club”
as her home away from home.
Charlene and her husband, Pete,
have been “true-blue” members for
nearly 25 years and enjoy all the
amenities the club.
Charlene revealed that her second passion just might be Bridge. “I love, love,
love to play Bridge with the ladies,” she said. Although she had never played until
she took a class taught by Ali Lenhart and Sue Lofquist. After that, she was
“hooked”.
In addition to Bridge, her Pug mission, and swimming, Charlene loves reading
and cooking, and is very active in her church, where she volunteers to support
the Library, Wednesday Night Suppers, History and serves as an Adult Sunday
School Secretary. I’m sure everyone is wondering, Charlene, do you ever SLEEP?
~ Diana Le’Gere
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DATES TO REMEMBER IN MARCH
Sunday
March 9th
Daylight Savings Begins (Push your clocks forward 1 hour and TEE IT UP!)
Meadowbrook Course
Saturday
Monday
Monday
Friday
Monday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
March 15th
March 17
March 24
March 28th
March 31
April 4th
April 5th
April 6th
The “True Captain’s Choice”
“Deep Tine” of the Greens
Meadowbrook Golf Mondays
Taylor Made Fitting Day
Meadowbrook Golf Mondays
Demo Day
Nick’s
Nick’s
9 A.M.
Shotgun Start
All Day
9:00 A.M.
2:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
9:00 A.M.
3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
1:30 P.M.
Shotgun Start
9:00 A.M.
Shotgun Start
Chesdin Course
Day
Mon/Tues
Saturday
Mon/Tues
Date
March 17-18
March 22
March 24-25
Event
Virginia State University Eastern Region Championship – Course Closed
Chesdin Cup
9:00 A.M.
Aeration – Course Closed
Monday Golf at Meadowbrook!
Starts March 24th through October
Course and Golf Shop open for business at 9:00 A.M. on
Mondays from March to October, except when an outside
golf event is scheduled. All Monday play is GOLF CART
ONLY until 1 P.M. at which time players may walk.
Reduced Cart Fees!
$11 18-holes / $7 9-holes
Per rider
Return carts by 6 P.M.
The driving range will be
closed on Mondays.
Cart fees and greens fees generated on Mondays will be
applied towards the purchase of a new golf cart fleet in
2015. Member participation is vital to the success of this
initiative.
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Golf with a
guest and
SAVE!
$26 includes
the CART!
2014
“CHESDIN PLAN”
The “Chesdin Plan” is a combination of four programs designed to make your
golf experience more fun, more affordable and more rewarding!
The “Range Plan” offers the member unlimited use of the driving range. A “Single Membership” is $140 (MarchDecember)… A “Couple Membership” is $225.
The “Chesdin Players Club” (CPC) is season long series of weekly events. Each event is played Thursday, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday. A player may play only ONE of those days and must do so by designating their intentions on the daily roster
sheet in the Golf Shop. Each event is played in flights determined by handicaps. Winners in each flight (usually 1st, 2nd
and 3rd places) receive Golf Shop credits redeemable for in stock merchandise or special orders. Cost for the CPC by itself
is $150
The “Buyers Club” is an opportunity for you to purchase all “in stock” and special order merchandise and equipment at
30-40% off MSRP. You also receive a $100 golf shop credit when you join the “Buyers Club”. Cost for the “Buyers Club”
by itself is $200.
The “Hole-in-One” Club will reward you with a commemorative plaque when you score a Hole-in-One at Chesdin or
Meadowbrook. There is no beverage insurance with this HIO Club.
The cost of the “Chesdin Plan”
Single … $225 (plus Sales Tax)
Couple … $260 (plus sales Tax)
These rates are for March through December 2014
DRIVING RANGE PLAN AT CHESDIN
Joining the Range Plan allows you UNLIMITED ACCESS to both driving ranges. You pay an annual fee and then you
begin hitting all of the balls you can to improve your golf game. The hours of range operations are posted in the
monthly newsletter.
2014 Single Range Plan (March through December)
$140 plus sales tax
2014 Couple Range Plan (March through December)
$225 plus sales tax
Junior Golfers hit range ball at NO CHARGE!!
Individual bags of 40 balls will be available for $4/bag for non-plan members
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Tournament
Time!
Save the Date!
Save the Date!
April 5th & 6th
BRAND NEW
EVENT!
NICK’S
Member-Member
2014 Spring
Four-Ball Match Play
Member-Member
April 25 & 26
This tournament honors “Nick” Keoppel who made many
contributions to golf and golf traditions at Meadowbrook.
Nick organized a group of golfers who played every
Saturday morning. These Saturday morning matches soon
grew to include monthly social gatherings for the players
and their wives. Upon Nick’s death, his friends decided to
begin a golf tournament to honor their friend. Thus,
“NICK’s” Four-Ball Stroke Play was born.
Time:
Saturday, 1:30 P.M. – Shotgun Start
Sunday, 9 A.M. – Shotgun Start
This brand new event is designed to allow members from
both clubs to interact on the golf course and socially. The golf
tournament format will offer teams the opportunity to play
with a different pairing for each of their four matches…very
exciting. A Shoot-Out to determine the “Champions” will
consist of all flight winners … more excitement!
Format:
Four Ball Stroke Play (BB of Partners)
Net <90% hdcp> with USGA adjustments.
Following play on Friday at Chesdin there will be a “cocktail”
hour for the players. Hors d’oeuvres and beer will be offered,
and mixed drinks will be available for purchase.
Friday at Chesdin
1:00 P.M. – Shotgun Start
Entry Fee:
$50
Saturday at Meadowbrook
9:00 A.M. – Shotgun Start will begin the 3rd round matches,
lunch between 9 hole matches and followed by the 4th
round and then the “Shoot-Out”.
Includes favors, prizes, on course beverages and lunch
(players only) following play on Sunday. This entry fee is
only for the items listed above. Other competitions and
contests will be extra.
The evening program will feature an Awards Dinner and
Music for the players and one guest (wife, date or guest).
Entry Deadline:
Wednesday, April 2nd
Entry Fee:
$150 per player
Includes Friday evening, Saturday lunch and evening
dinner, beverages both days, prizes, range and favors.
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Congratulations Golfers!
2013 Meadowbrook Golf AWARDS
Parent Child Under 9 – Gross Winners
Doug Malone and Adam Sulanke
Parent Child under 9 – Net Winners
Diane and Beckett Thorp
2013 Women’s Club and Senior Club Champion
Lisa Cox
2013 Match Play Club Champion
Tom Jenkins, Sr.
2013 Men’s Super Senior Club Champion
Don Lenhart
2013 Men’s Senior Club Champion
Dick Corrada
2013 Men’s Club Champion
Adam Ball
Hole #17
Tom Jenkins, Sr.
2013 Most Improved Junior Golfer
Andrew Goulder
“That person that said winning
isn’t everything never won
anything.”
2013 Female Golfer of the Year
2013 Most Improved Female Golfer
Sandi Farmer
~ Mia Hamm
2013 Most Improved Male Golfer of the Year
George Farmer
2013 Junior Golfer of the Year & Junior Champ
Rob Witherspoon, III
Be a Corporate
Sponsor!
2013 Male Golfer of the Year
Jim Arendall
6th Annual Chesdin Landing
CINCO TEE MAYO
Chesdin Golfers
Chesdin Golf Classic
May 4th
Tell us what you think!
Event benefits the Central Virginia Food Bank
We’re conducting a survey to gain insight to
improve the golf experience at the Chesdin course.
Please take 5 minutes to fill out our online survey.
For information on sponsorship email
[email protected]
Or call: 590-9900
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8BX6PDS
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Meadowbrook & Chesdin
More GOLF at “The Clubs”
CHESDIN
SUPER BOWL SCRAMBLE
Chesdin Golf
It seems that the best part of Super Bowl Sunday
turned out to be the Golf Tournament instead of the
game!
Champions
In Florida like weather, 68 hardy souls had a great time
playing in the tournament and participating in the
Tailgate Party that followed. Now don't ever let the
"potential" weather be an excuse to not play in a
tournament.
1st
Don Preiss, Dottie Harkins, Steve Whitlow, Drew
Zima - 58
2nd
Mark your calendar, the next Chesdin tournament is
the Chesdin Cup on Sat. March 22nd. (Details to
follow)
Brandon Holloway, Rodney Clark, John Tilley, Brian
Haug – 59
3rd
Todd Gillispie, Mark Zdanek, Josue Gallardo, Doris
Zdanek -61
~ Bill Coronado, Chesdin Golf Committee
4th
2014 Chesdin Cup
Tournament
Rick Mitrovich, Rob Thompson, Jay Edwards, Paul
Linduska – 62
5
th
Eric Jensen, Casey Duncan, John Shaw, Kelly Shaw –
62
Hackers vs. Scratchers
6th
9:30 A.M., Saturday March 22nd
Rusty Ward, John Upton, John Petri, Steve Sears –
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The high handicappers will defend their title against
the low handicappers at Chesdin. Each group will be
divided into teams of two that will square off in (6)
holes of Best Ball, (6) of Scramble and (6) of Match
Play. The tournament is open to all members, so sign
up early. Call Tim White at 590-0031
Closest to the PIN!
#4 Rusty Ward
#7 Kelly Shaw
#11 Bob Lather
#15 Mark Zdanek
Format:
27 holes (3 sets of 9 holes)
Entry Fee: $40
Plus $17 CART Fee
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MCC Golf Shop & Driving Range
OPERATING HOURS
Chesdin Golf Shop & Driving Range
OPERATING HOURS
Monday: Golf course opens for walkers after 2
P.M. – March 24th Monday course open – see
page s 1 and 7
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 A.M.
to sunset (weather permitting) . The range closes at
5:30 P.M. on Monday.
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 A.M. to sunset (weather
permitting)
Tuesday: Golf course opens for walkers after 2 P.M.
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 A.M. to sunset (weather
permitting)
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 A.M. to sunset
(weather permitting). The range closes at 5:30
P.M. on Sunday.
GOLF CARTS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE GOLF
SHOP BY SUNSET DAILY
GOLF CARTS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE GOLF
SHOP BY SUNSET DAILY
Introducing
Save the Date!
May 17th & 18th
The Chesdin
Celebration Council
MCC-Chesdin Team Challenge
Good things are happening at Chesdin! The new Chesdin
Celebration Council was created to enhance the events
and activities held at the Chesdin Clubhouse.
To facilitate events and new activities, a Multi-purpose
Room has been set up downstairs in the Chesdin
Clubhouse. The room is available for meetings and other
activities for adults and children. If you would like to
bring a group to the Club, contact Kristen Tush, our Event
Planner, who will ensure you have a spectacular
meeting.
Currently we need supplies to provide activities in the
Multipurpose Room. If you’d like to contribute we are
accepting new or gently used toys, books, and movies –
even décor! Contact [email protected]
Pairings
made by
Team
Captains
4 Formats
All levels of
ability
included.
Limited to 36 Players from each club with automatic
qualifiers – these include: Champions of the 4-Ball
Member-Member, Match Play Tournament and all Flight
Winners
This years’ Committee:
The Head of House is Sandy Ridout
Co-Chairs – Ann Diem and Malissa Carpenter
Media Liaison – Kristen Rieve
Treasurer – Kimberley Booth
Entries accepted
May 1st through May 9th
Stay tuned for more info in the April Newsletter.
Malissa Carpenter, Deborah Sutton, Monica Walker and
Gina Camp are busy planning our first event this year –
Annual Chesdin Kids’ Easter Party to be held April 6th.
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Staff
2 Days of
Team
Competition
using
FAB Friday
A monthly event for FABULOUS women only!
Join us on the 2nd Friday of each month in
the
Meadowbrook Room
*Please note this is a permanent change to avoid conflicts
with the Women’s Club events!
Women of Meadowbrook
Wellness – Mind, Body, Spirit
March 14th – 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Meadowbrook Campus
DAYTIME MEETING
RAMS
RAMS
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
10:00 A.M. (Social) 10:30 A.M. (General Mtg.)
Lunch:
Chicken & Leaf Salad with Fried Green Beans, Rolls Apple Pie with Ice Cream
Program Presented by:
Local Author: Mary Miley Theobaldon. Her book,
First House, Two Centuries with Virginia's First
Families, is a lovely coffee table volume that may be
preordered or purchased that day for $35.00 ($36.80
with
tax). go
Halftothe
Proceeds
theproceeds
Gillette will go to our Gillette
Guest speaker (and MCC member) Alison Eckis, will share
her insight on the Affordable Care Act. Joining Alison is
Wellness Expert, Lisa Hazelgrove, (specializing in nutrition
and healthy sleep patterns) and Author, Aimee DuFresne,
who combines practical and spiritual tools to empower
women to experience more joy.
Join us for this FREE event.
Garden Fund. Mary is a wellknown Virginia writer. This
program should be both
interesting and informative.
Members and their Guests are invited!
R.S.V.P. MCC Office 804-275-7865
What’s Bobby Cookin’?
NIGHTTIME MEETING
Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 6:30 P.M.
Find out at Meadowbrook’s
Program:
SPRING COOKOUT
Bobby and Rodney will present a wonderful
cooking demonstration.
Friday, March 7th
at Meadowbrook
Grilled Steak Dinner
6 – 9 P.M.
$18.95++
~ Ginny Arendall, Chairman, Publicity
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Save the Date!
Save the Date!
April 6th
May 3, 2014
Chesdin Kid’s Easter Party
Women of Meadowbrook
Come to a Garden Party! This event features
"Flashback", great food, cash bar for guests, great
conversations and tours of our beautiful historic
Gillette Garden. Watch for tickets to go on sale in
early March!
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We will use the proceeds to extend the irrigation
system to the tea trail area where we are adding
new plants. We need to sell at least 250 tickets to
make this possible so please begin promoting this
fun filled evening to your friends.
Free Activities and Goodies
1 P.M. to 3 P.M.
Photos with the Easter Bunny.
RSVP – March 30th.
Tickets - $35.00
Card Game Days at
Meadowbrook
Day Bridge at the Meadowbrook Campus
Bridge will be played every Tuesday at 10 A.M. To reserve a
place call Cathy Keller at 271-1859
Bridge is also played on the 3rd Thursday of each month at
10:00 A.M. To reserve a place call Aili Lenhart at 271-.0884
Men’s Bridge is played on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the
month from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. No sign up required.
Save the Date!
Evening Bridge at the Meadowbrook Campus
Duplicate Bridge will be played on the 1st Thursday of the
month at 6:45 P.M. To reserve a place call Sue Loftquist at
275-5049. Dinner reservations are not required if you plan to
eat at the club before playing Bridge.
Friday, May 2
Women's Club Fashion Show
Pairs Bridge will be played on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the
month at 7:00 P.M. To reserve a place, call Aili Lenhart at 2710884 or Sue Lofquist at 275-5049
Come early to enjoy Thursday Night Specials.
No reservations required!
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Ladies, prepare to be treated like ROYALTY!
Enjoy raffles, door prizes and a wonderful meal
This years’ clothing line is compliments Steinmarts.
The majority of the show proceeds will go
toward beautification of the club!
The Meadowbrook Clubhouse
The Chesdin Clubhouse
Monthly Fitness Tip
Massage
How many times have you set a goal, achieved it, and
then felt less than satisfied? This happens because what
you are really seeking is the “feeling” associated with
achieving that goal. For instance, if your goal is to lose
20 pounds, you believe you will feel sexier, healthier, or
more attractive 20 pounds lighter. If you look at your
goals from this perspective, the goal itself is arbitrary. It
is actually the “feeling” that is your true goal.
So, when you are about to slack off, think of how you
want to feel. Your success is guaranteed if you allow the
desired feeling to be your motivation for taking action.
Allison Andrews, Personal
Fitness Trainer, offers personal
training by appointment-only to
Meadowbrook and Chesdin
members. Visit her website,
www.fitinyourbody.com for
more free fitness tips.
Golfers always want to prevent injury, especially in
the middle of a round or tournament. Massage
therapy, for golfers and other athletes, has become
important to use on a regular basis. It can help
maintain muscles, such as the shoulders, back and
arms, and massage therapists have come to believe
this type of therapy gives an extra edge. There are
various types of massage therapy; however, sports
massage therapy is not one that is usually
considered for relaxation. It's about preventing or
fixing an injury. Though golfers use it for injuries, it
can relax tense and tight muscles.
Golfers injure their backs, shoulders and hips more
than anything else while playing. Muscles tear
during exertion, and then they go into a recovery
and rebuilding phase. Massage helps dilate blood
vessels and stretches them, allowing nutrients to
pass through more freely, helping the athlete heal.
Massage therapy helps keep the body in better
condition, helps prevent future injuries and helps
keep muscles flexible, but still strong. Massage
therapy is felt to help boost performance and
extend the longevity of an athlete's career, helping
athletes play a sport longer. Excerpted from Golf Link.
YOGA at Meadowbrook
Classes every Tuesday and Friday
6 A.M. and 8 A.M.
Debra Harnal, Certified Massage
Therapist, offers personalized
massage therapy by
appointment at the Chesdin
Clubhouse. Visit her website,
www.bodybalancingmassagethe
rapy.com for more information.
First class FREE!
No need to sign up in advance.
Take some time for yourself and RELAX!
For more information contact Candy Evans – email:
[email protected]
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MYClub
Meadowbrook and Chesdin members share why they love “The Country Clubs of Chesterfield”.
The Power of …
Membership
Did you know as a member of “the Clubs” you
have access to meeting rooms for all your
business meetings and private parties?
If you belong to a group, Rotary Club or other
association, consider introducing your group to
Meadowbrook or Chesdin. If you’d like to host a
meeting or know someone who would, contact
Sandy Mayhew – [email protected]
To learn more about our membership process,
contact Membership & Marketing Director, Diana
Le’Gere – [email protected]
If you’d like to be featured in MY Club, send Diana
your comments and a picture.
"Initially, we were nervous about joining but the
members are so friendly that we feel like we have
been at Meadowbrook forever. Doug loves the golf
and I enjoy being an active part of the Women's
Club!"
-Debbie and Doug Harris, members since July 2013
“Having grown up at Meadowbrook CC and then joining over 25
years ago as a Legacy Member, Karen, our boys and I have made
many wonderful friends at MCC thru time well spent in activities at
the Club House, Pool, Golf Course and Tennis Courts, Fitness Center,
Wine Club and Grill. We feel you too will find MCC to be an inviting
and friendly place to spend your quality time…come and join us!”Greg and Karen Kontopanos, members since 1989
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What’s new?
RAMS
CHARTER: RAMS JUNIOR GOLF FUND
Since Mother Nature has been less than cooperative
recently, the Election of Officers for the coming year was
held at the dinner meeting on January 31.
FUND NAME: RAMS Junior Golf Fund
PURPOSE: The sole Purpose is to support Junior Golf.
Pete Miller replaces Ben Thorp President; Buddy Bennett
replaces Pete as Vice President; Charlie Fagan remains as
Treasurer, and Jim Hufschmitt remains as Secretary. Glynn
Soyars (Sunshine Committee), Dave Ellett (RAMS activities
and committee liaisons), Bob Bouse (Communications and
Membership), and Howard Bareford (RAMS trips) remain
as chairpersons of their committees. Dick Walsh will
replace George “Captain” Kirk in making up the teams for
Thursday Golf and the Pinehurst trips. Carrol Cox heads up
our new position for the RAMS Junior Golf Committee.
Definition: A Junior Golfer is the son/daughter or
grandson/granddaughter of a Meadowbrook/Chesdin
member. The 6 to 18-year-old Junior Golfer also calls
Meadowbrook/Chesdin his/her home course and
frequently plays there.
USE OF FUNDS: The use is to be recommended by the
MCC Head Golf Professional.
APPROVAL: Recommendations will be approved,
modified or denied by a majority of the Executive
Committee which consists of the President, Vice
President, Treasurer and Secretary.
Have you paid your dues yet? As of February 6, only 37%
of our members have paid this year’s dues. Give your $5 to
any RAMS Board member, and don’t forget to have them
record your payment.
LOCATION OF FUNDS: The funds will be held in the
RAMS account and will be a line item in the
Treasurer’s Report.
When play begins in the spring, the RAMS are planning to
start up a 9-Hole Golf Group to play in conjunction with our
regular Thursday play. Please contact Dave Ellett or Dick
Walsh in person or by internet if you would be interested
in playing with this group.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: The RAMS will continue to
sponsor fund raising events and welcomes others to
do so as well. Donations can come from any source as
long as proposed restrictions do not violate this
charter.
There are still a few openings for the spring Pinehurst trip.
Guests who are non- RAMS may take the trip with us
permitted they are invited by a RAMS member. Should you
invite a non-RAMS (invitees do not have to be MCC
members), please contact Howard Bareford so he may get
them the information on pricing, etc. Remember that
payment in full must be made by April 1. Make checks
payable to the RAMS with “Pinehurst” recorded on the
memo line.
FUND FUTURE: In the event the RAMS organization
ceases to function, the last Executive Committee will
recommend the successor of the fund.
If you would like to support Junior Golf and donate to
this worthy cause, contact the RAMS.
For those who would like to make a donation to the
Gillette Garden as requested by the Thorps, make your
check payable to “Gillette Garden” and leave in the
Garden’s mailbox in the office. You may also wish to
record “memorial” on the memo line.
On March 27, we again venture out to Jefferson-Lakeside
for a rematch and a chance to bring the plaque back to
MCC. Sign up in the Pro Shop if you plan to play in this
match.
Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!"
~Robin Williams
~ Jim Hufschmitt
Who’s ready for GOLF?
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Club Announcements
ONE-LINER ANSWERS
AMBASSADOR TEAM
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Are you a people person – social butterfly – love to
entertain? Join the Ambassador Team and help welcome
our new members to the clubs. If you would like to be on
the Ambassador Team, contact Don Lenhart,
[email protected]
Paddy O’Furniture.
A sham rock.
Regular rocks are too heavy.
Because they are always a little short.
They like to “go” first class.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
NEW WEBSITE!
Both Clubhouses offer Fitness Trainers that you may hire.
Check
out
our
brand
new
website!
www.meadowbrookchesdin.com – Visit often and take
advantage of the functional calendar of events.
At Meadowbrook:
Allison Andrews – FitInYourBody Personal Fitness Services
www.fitinyourbody.com
RESCHEDULED EVENT FROM MARCH
At Chesdin
Bob Cullison heads up the fitness center, bringing over 15
years experience as a Master Trainer and Nutritionist.
www.personaltrainerbob.com
Making the Most of Your Social Security Benefits
Presented by retired Public Affairs Officer, Ned Sledge
March 20th at Meadowbrook. See Page 11 for details.
LADIES GOLF FORMING AT CHESDIN
FISHERMEN: WHAT’S YOUR “FISH STORY”?
Ladies interested in the NEW women’s golf group forming at
Chesdin, contact Jeanine McKeand at 804-536-1053 or
email: [email protected] for more information.
Did you catch really BIG fish?
Now’s your chance to SHOW and TELL!
BUFFET WINNER
Sandy Ridout is collecting photos of our Meadowbrook and
Chesdin members holding their prize catch of the day.
Email your photos to [email protected]. Let Sandy know
your name and the stats on your fish. If your photo is
selected it will be enlarged and framed for all to see at the
Chesdin Grill.
Congratulations to Mrs. Zinski who is this month’s winner of
(2) Complimentary Buffet Coupons for sponsoring an event.
THIS IS YOUR NEWSLETTER
Members may contribute to the newsletter. Send your
articles (200 words or less), pictures or story ideas to Diana
Le’Gere, Membership & Marketing Director; at [email protected]. We reserve the right to edit submissions
for clarity and length. Deadline for each issue is the 15th of
the month
NEW GOLF COMMITTEE AT CHESDIN
Chesdin is forming a new golf committee open to
Meadowbrook and Chesdin golfers. If you’re interested in
supporting Chesdin Tournaments contact Tim White for
more information. 804-590-0031
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Who’s Who at Meadowbrook and Chesdin
Meadowbrook Campus Staff
Chesdin Campus Staff
Eric Papendorp, General Manager, [email protected]
Tim White, PGA Golf Professional - [email protected],
Karen Howerton, Office Manager – [email protected]
Diana Le’Gere, Membership & Marketing Director - [email protected],
Diana Le’Gere, Membership & Marketing Director – [email protected]
Laurel Rothenberger, Marketing Assistant - [email protected]
Sandy Mayhew, MCC Event Coordinator - [email protected]
Kristin Tush, Chesdin Event Coordinator - [email protected]
B.J. Douglas, Reservations /Accounts Receivable - [email protected]
Dick Fisher, Green Superintendent
James Hodges, Clubhouse Supervisor
Chesdin Campus Phone Numbers
Robert Davis, Executive Chef
Golf Pro Shop
Food & Beverage
Membership/Marketing
Administrative Offices
Fax
Michael McHewitt, Bar Manager
Dean Evans, PGA Professional – [email protected]
Steven Schraw, Green Superintendent
590-0031 / 590-0032
590-0034
837-1861 (C)
590-0033
590-0035
Meadowbrook Campus Phone Numbers
Clubhouse
Men’s Grill
Golf Pro Shop
Membership/Marketing
Pool
Fax
275-7865
275-7899
275-9189
271-1707 / 837-1861 (C)
275-9705
743-0980
Chesdin Campus Mailing Address:
21801 Lake Chesdin Parkway, Chesterfield, VA 23838
Meadowbrook Campus Mailing Address:
3700 Cogbill Road, Richmond, VA 23234
Dining Hours
Meadowbrook Board of Directors 2013 - 2014
L. Diane Murdock-Thorp
Chad Knowles
Don Lenhart
DJ DeCicco
Doug Malone
Lisa Cox
Bill Wisegarver
Bernie Cowardin
John Hall
Ginny Riddle
Don Lenhart
Polly Moore
President
VP and By Laws Committee Chair
Treasurer
Secretary and Finance Committee Chair
Golf Committee Chair
Technology Committee Chair
Green Committee Chair
Strategic Long Range Planning Committee Chair
Pool & Tennis Committee Chair
Membership Marketing Committee Chair
Membership Retention Committee Chair
House Committee Chair
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 Board of Managers
John Sarrett
Trang Tilley
John McNamara
Robert Lather
Robert Thompson
Sandy Ridout
Charlie Graffeo
Keith Piper
Edge Carravaggio
Chesdin Clubhouse
President
Co-Vice President
Co-Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Monday & Wednesday: 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Thursday & Friday: 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Closed Tuesday
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday: Limited Food Service – hot dogs
and premade sandwiches. Thursday and Friday: “Finger Foods” – wraps and
meatballs.
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