THEWOODLANDS CLUB

MAY 2015
THE WOODLANDS CLUB
ISSUE 5
IF YOU LOVE YOUR GOLF,
SHARE IT!
We’re excited to share with you and your friends or family our GOLF PRIDE
membership promotion. For a limited time, there are a dozen Full Golf memberships
available at a dramatically reduced initiation fee.
▶ If TWO FRIENDS and/or FAMILY MEMBERS join as Full
Golf members during the same calendar month, each new
member will save $2,000 on initiation fees.
▶ If THREE FRIENDS and/or FAMILY MEMBERS join as
Full Golf members during the same calendar month, each
will save $3,000 on initiation fees.
▶ If FOUR OR MORE FRIENDS and/or FAMILY
MEMBERS join as Full Golf members during the same calendar
month, each will save $4,000 (50% reduction) on initiation fees.
As an incentive and thank you to our own members, we’re offering a ONE-MONTH DUES CREDIT to the
referring member for each new member who joins as a result of their new member referral. The only
restriction is that it must happen within the GOLF PRIDE promotional timeframe of MAY 14 to JULY 10
or while openings are available.
If you know anyone who may be interested, just contact
Membership Director Mary Anne MacArthur
at 207-781-3104 (ext.102) or at [email protected]
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Calendar
Club News
Dining and Social
Aquatics
Fitness
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Golf
Tennis
Club News,
Committee Briefs
Calendar
May 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Larry Williams
Band
3
4
USTA
5
6
Green Committee
Membership
Committee
ABCD Co-Ed
Tournament
11
Taste of Tuesday
Buffet
12
9
Aquatics/ Fitness
Committee
USTA
Dining Closed
18
New Menus
13
Clubhouse
Committee
Mother’s Day
Brunch
17
8
Jason St. Pierre
Dining Closed
10 Mother’s Day
7
Women’s Golf
Kickoff Dinner
14
Tennis Committee
Women’s ABCD
Scramble
Taste of Tuesday
Buffet
19
20
15
16
Golf Committee
Spring Fling
Scramble &
Member Mixer
21
Carmine Combo
22
USTA
23
Kickoff
Tournament
Board of Governors
Finance Committee
Demo Day
Dining Closed
24
25 Memorial Day
Brad Siegel &
Barry Young
Taste of Tuesday
Buffet
26
Outdoor Pool
Opens
Short Stop Opens
27
28
29
30
Margarita Mixer
USTA
31
Food
Minimum
Quarterly
Cycle for Members P-Z Ends
Steve Grover &
Duane Edwards
Monday Dining
Reopens
Taste of Tuesday
Buffet
New Menus
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Club News
From the General Manager
As another busy summer season fast approaches, the time is again right to remind you all of
certain Club Rules. I’ll preface this by saying that without rules there is chaos, and these rules
are far from unreasonable. Like all of the rules, they are in place for the benefit and
enjoyment of the Club by the membership as a whole. Also, the vast majority of you follow
the rules, so thankfully this is not really applicable to you.
 Guests are both welcome and wanted here at the Club, subject to the limitations outlined
in the Club Rules document, which you can access through the website. Please just
remember that you must always accompany them (unless arrangements are made in
advance) and you must sign them in. This is your Club and you pay significant dues and fees
to belong and use Club facilities—please help us protect your investment by abiding by
guest rules.
 Another issue that arises during the summer especially is supervision of children. Simply
said, the Club rule is that children under the age of 16 must be supervised at all times unless they have completed the
Youth Orientation Course (available at age 12, see page 11). To the members who want to dine and let your young
children be children and run around on the outdoor patio for example, this rule seems harsh. However, I can assure
you that there are a host of members on the other side of this issue that want to see it enforced. A couple of other
factors are that there may very well be a paying function in the ballroom while children are running around, and there
is a fear of injury for children running full force on patio pavers.
 The final rule reminder relates to those adorable, lovable little creatures we call pets. We are certainly not anti-pet,
but a Club Rule has long existed that simply reads: Pets are not allowed on club premises, including the golf course. Now
we all think of course that our pet is the cutest, friendliest one alive. However, if you imagine what the Club might
look like if pets were allowed I think you will understand why the rule exists. We wouldn’t want multiple dogs for
example at the outdoor pool, for various reasons. I highlight this rule because over the past couple of years I have
seen a significant increase in the presence of dogs, in areas such as the parking lot, the golf course, near the tennis
courts, and in other areas immediately adjacent to the Clubhouse.
Thank you very much in advance for following these and other rules and making The Woodlands Club a fantastic hub
for your social and recreational enjoyment.
Until next month, we will see you around the Club,
Bill Robinson
Message from Membership
We’re off to another great start in the year, but sadly we lost about 20 full golf members
over the course of this never ending winter. In an effort to gain some full golf growth at the
start of the golf season, we will be offering 12 full golf memberships at preferred initiation
fee rates. These rates will be available to new full golf members by your invitation only.
Please think of friends and family who love golf and who love a great deal.
As an incentive and thank you to our own members, we are offering a one-month dues
credit to the referring member for each new member who joins as a result of your referral.
Complete Golf Pride Membership details are on the front page.
I am looking forward to seeing you around the Club,
Mary Anne
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Dining & Social
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Sunday, May 10
Buffet Seatings: 10:00AM & 12:30PM
Adult $32.00++ Kids 12 & under
$12.95++
Register online or with Reception.
Fresh Fruit Display
With Assorted Melons, Papaya & Berries
NEW THIS YEAR!
SPRING FLING 9 HOLE SCRAMBLE
Thursday, May 14
Complimentary 9 hole golf scramble for members and prospective members.
Registration at 2:30PM and shotgun start at 3:00PM
Chef to Prepare
Buttermilk Pancakes
Blueberries & Chocolate Chips
As part of our Woodlands Golf Pride Membership Promotion, we are
hosting a 9 hole scramble to give prospective members an opportunity to
play our track. Guests should be seriously considering joining the Club and
the field is limited so sign up early.
Omelets Made to Order
Broccoli, Fresh Spinach, Peppers, Onion,
Asparagus, Goat Cheese,
Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Sausage & Ham,
Feta, Crabmeat, Tomato
Plan on joining our other Spring Fling festivities on the patio immediately
following your round. Spouses are invited and encouraged to attend one or
both Spring Fling events as well. See Spring Fling Cocktail Reception below
for more details.
House Poached Shrimp Display
Zesty Cocktail Sauce & Lemon Wedges
ANNUAL SPRING FLING COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Thursday, May 14
5:30PM–7:30PM
Savory Scrambled Eggs
Apple Cider Glazed Bacon &
Breakfast Sausage Links
Oven Roasted Potatoes with Fresh
Herbs
Assorted Muffins & Pastries
Smoked Pepper Crusted
Trout & Salmon
Cream Cheese, Crumbled Eggs, Fresh
Tomatoes, Red Onion, Dill Crème
Toasted Bagels
Sample delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Stephanie, while enjoying
music from The Time Pilots on the patio. It would be wonderful to have a
big crowd so that prospective members and guests in attendance can see
what a great membership we have. This is also a fun event for new members
to meet fellow members. To help us better prepare, please RSVP online or
email Mary Anne at [email protected].
CLUB WOODLANDS CASINO NIGHT
Friday, June 26
6:00pm Vegas Buffet
7:00pm–10:00pm Gaming
$35.00pp
Chef to Carve
Rosemary Marinated Lamb Sirloin
House Made Mint Jelly or Stone Ground
Mustard
Filet of Sole
Lemon Almond Parsley Crumb Topping
Roasted Tomato & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Emulsion
Spring Vegetable Medley
Chef to Carve
Sea Salt Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin,
Horseradish Chive Spread
Baby Greens
Shaved Carrots, Toasted Sesame Seeds,
Cucumber, Dried Red Currants
Smoked Shallot Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Feeling Lucky? Join us for a night of no-risk gaming with professional
dealers from Boston. Casino games to include Texas Hold’em, Blackjack,
Craps, The Wheel of Chance, Roulette and Slots. Need not be an
experienced gambler to enjoy the festivities. Las Vegas Style Buffet Menu
will be posted on the website soon. $35/person includes a Las Vegas Style
Buffet, tax, gratuity and your $1,000 ante of Woodlands Funny Money.
Prizes for the top three high rollers. We will pick up the tab for any
prospective members attending as long as prior arrangements are made
with Mary Anne. Only 100 openings available, so sign up early. Register on
the website or by emailing Mary Anne at [email protected].
Members and guests must be at least 21.
Assorted Confections For Dessert
Regular Dining Open 2:00PM–8:00PM
Serving Limited Menu
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Dining & Social
Featured Beers
Friday Night
Entertainment
Join us in the Lounge Friday nights
from 7:15PM– 9:15PM
May 1:
Larry Williams Band
Southern Tier Brewing
Jason St. Pierre
(Bottle)
May 15:
“TO GO” IPA
“LIVE” PALE ALE
May 8:
Stone Brewing
(Bottle)
Carmine Combo
May 22:
Brad Siegel & Barry Young
May 29:
Steve Grover & Duane Edwards
Cisco Brewing
White Birch Brewing
(Bottle)
(Can)
“WHALE’S TALE” PALE ALE
HOP SESSION ALE
Featured Wine
Shannon Ridge
2012 HIGH ELEVATION WRANGLER RED
May
Featured Cocktails
Lemon Drop
Absolut Citron Vodka, Cointreau,
Limoncello, optional sugar rim
TASTING NOTES: The Shannon Ridge 2012 High
Elevation Wrangler Red is a deep garnet, ruby
color. It has aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry,
raspberry and rich vanilla oak. The flavors include
blackberry pie, cinnamon spice and sweet vanilla.
It’s a rich, elegant wine with soft tannins, nice
balance and a lush, lingering finish
Sheila-Rita
Hornitos Tequila, Cointreau, lime,
simple syrup, prickly pear puree
SHORT STOP PRESEASON HOURS
Friday, May 22–Friday, June 12
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00AM–6:00PM
Tuesday through Friday: 10:00AM-6:00PM
Mondays: 11:00AM-6:00PM
Memorial Day Monday, May 25: 9:00AM–6:00PM
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Basil Collins
Beefeater Gin, basil, lemon, simple
syrup, club soda
New York Sour
Maker’s Mark Whiskey, lemon, simple
syrup, Bordeaux wine float
Aquatics
OUTDOOR POOL
Opens for the 2015 season
on Saturday, May 23
ON YOUR HARD WORK
AND SWIM ACHIEVEMENTS!
Lifeguarded on weekends only, until June 15
Open Daily Sunrise to Sunset.
Please register yourself and guests.
The Short Stop will be open (Hours page 5)
The following children worked
very hard to attain a higher
level of swimming ability. They
Outdoor Pool Rules:
have advanced from the levels
 Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
listed below:
LEVEL 1:
Isaac Katz
LEVEL 2:
Dante Iannetta
Molly Katz
Abigail Miller
Madeline Miller
Avery Mitchell
Davis Nalchajian
William Nalchajian
Ava Stevanovic
Victoria Wahlig
LEVEL 3:
Calia Browne
Sofia Draeger
Jack Frautten
Ryan Holdredge
Carley Iannetta
Joseph Rinaldi
Julia Tracy
LEVEL 4:
Jeffrey Adey
Paul Calcagni
Hannah Goodbody
Fynn MacCarthy
 Childcare providers must be at least 18, or at least 16 if a lifeguard is on
duty.
 However, children 12 and older, who have passed the Youth Orientation
course (see page 11), may swim during lifeguarded hours without a
parent.
 Adult swim is at the top of the hour and runs for 10 minutes (e.g. 1:00PM1:10PM).
 Food and beverage not purchased at the Club may not be carried onto
Club premises (crackers and toddler snacks are ok).
 Please use personal beach towels. Club white towels are for indoor use
only.
Diving Board Rules
 For your safety, no running, flips, twists, or back dives.
 Swim to ladder.
 One person on the board at a time.
Baby Pool Rules
 The baby pool is not lifeguarded. Children must be supervised.
 Only children 5 and under, and non-swimmers are allowed in the baby
pool.
 Children who are not toilet trained must use swim diapers PLUS an
elasticized swim diaper.
See the website for complete detailed Pool Rules.
ITTIE BITTIE KIDDIE KAMP
OPENINGS
FULL DAY KIDDIE KAMP
OPENINGS
Age 4
Ages 5-6
Session 1:
Session 2:
June 22-June 26
August 10-August 14
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Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 5:
June 29-July 3
July 6-July 10
July 13–July 17
July 27-July 31
Fitness
From the Director of Fitness
So I am in the middle of class this morning and I
hear from one of our beloved members the old
saying “April showers bring May flowers” and it just
got me thinking. Aside from making me reflect on
my crazy grade school days, that saying reminds me
warmer weather is coming and coming soon. It has
been a tough winter, no doubt, but we got through
it. I always try to stay positive, no matter the
situation…at least try to see a positive point in any
circumstance, so I am hopeful that the month of
May will be warmer than April. Even if the average temperature for May is
higher than April by .0000001 degree, I will be a happy man. It is the little
things in life my friend.
We have had a number of recent complaints that a group of children who
are non-members are using the fitness center. Not cool. Please do not
hesitate to leave me a note, send me an email or stop in and see me and
let me know if you are suspicious of a person. Let me know what time it
happened and their description. That would help me put a stop to it. I
appreciate your help with this situation.
Summer is a great time of year for your children who are 12 and older to
come in and get a fitness room orientation. Please email Damian at
[email protected] if you are interested.
Yours in health,
Damian
SUMMER FITNESS SIGNUP
June 11 at 6:00AM
Your 12 weeks of summer fitness
starts June 21 and ends September
5. Please register for classes by
emailing Damian beginning on
Thursday, June 11 at 6:00AM.
[email protected]
SPORTS CAMP
OPENINGS
Ages 7-11
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 6:
June 29-July 3
July 6-July 10
July 27-July 31
PREPARING OUR BODIES
FOR TENNIS WORKSHOP
Dates to follow, stay tuned!
$8pp
Joe will be offering two workshops to
help our members get their bodies
better prepared for a successful game
of tennis. Come on in and learn some
helpful tips on dynamic warm up
exercises and strategies as well as
ways to improve shoulder, hip and
ankle range of motion.
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ULTRA-ATHLETE X
This program had a little of
everything this year. I am sure if
you asked some of the participants
they would say it had a lot of
everything. Either way, the goal was
set and achieved with some hard
work. Great job by all involved and
thank you for challenging yourself.
Thank you so much for
participating in this Year’s UltraAthlete Fitness Challenge. We
appreciate you having as much fun
doing the program as we did
putting it together.
TO THE 2015
WOODLANDS CLUB
ULTRA-ATHLETES:
Kristy Gorsuch
Steve Hendry
Trish LeFevre
Betsy Perron
Nova Rogers
Stacey Ryan
Laura Schwindt
Jennifer Wahlig
Cecily Whiting
Jim Whiting
Golf
Here are some factors contributing to slow
play:
1. Not arriving at the facility on the time.
2. Not arriving at the first tee on time.
3. Not warming up or stretching properly
before the round.
4. Hitting ‘Mulligans’.
5. Playing the wrong (difficult) tees.
6. Searching for balls in hazards when there is
no hope of retrieval.
7. Parking carts in the wrong position around
greens.
8. Discussions about scoring at the green.
9. "Honors" - let the short hitter hit first.
10. Congregating in the fairways. Don’t watch
your fellow competitors hit EVERY one of
their shots.
Here are a few simple techniques for
improving the pace, without detracting
from the game:
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Be aware of your position with regard to
the group in front.
Do not concern yourself with the group
behind; the fact that you are not holding
them up is irrelevant, as it is your group’s
responsibility to keep up with the group in
front.
If you feel that your group is falling behind,
advise the other players in your group.
If your group is behind, try to catch up
quickly.
Do not wait until it is your turn to play
before putting your glove on.
Do not wait until it is your turn to play
before calculating your yardage and
selecting your club.
Look at your own line of putt while the
other players in the group look at theirs
(within the bounds of normal etiquette).
At the green, position your bags so as to
allow quick movement off the green to the
next tee.
Move off the green as soon as all players in
your group have holed out; mark score
cards at or on the way to the next tee.
Play a provisional ball if your ball may be
lost outside a hazard or out of bounds.
If you keep up with the group in front, you cannot
be accused of slow play.
From the Director of Golf
An early season reminder…pace of play
can be boiled down to two simple phrases:
be prepared and be ready to play.
The Woodlands Club Pace of Play Policy won’t
affect most of our golfers because most of you
know the little things you have to do to keep a
group moving, but for those players who have
trouble keeping up a reasonable pace we’ve
devised a plan to help them keep track of their
pace of play.
PACE OF PLAY CLOCKS – (identified by a bright yellow tag) When the
group reaches a PACE OF PLAY CLOCK on the course, the time on the
clock should be before or the same time, but not later than the time
shown on the first tee pace clock. If for example you began your round
at 9:00AM, when you reach the PACE OF PLAY CLOCK on #6 tee it
should read 9:00AM or earlier. If it reads anything later than 9:00AM, you
are behind pace and need to catch up.
We’re happy to assist a group that is not sufficiently able or willing to
maintain our defined pace of play with ways to play more quickly (taking
enough clubs when leaving a cart or taking fewer practice swings, for
example).
We Want To Encourage Brisk Play. This way, a very slow player or
group–for whatever reason–will not be able to ruin the rounds of
everyone else. In fact, we want to encourage a culture of brisk, but not
rushed, play.
We believe most players will welcome this policy because it will
encourage shorter rounds of golf and put on notice those people who
really are not entering into the spirit of the game. We hope golfers will
soon get used to the reasonable pace of play and by not having to wait so
long between shots, will have better scorecards at the end of the day.
See side bar to left on what can contribute to slow play, and how to
improve it.
Doug Van Wickler, PGA
DEMO DAY 2015
Sunday, May 17
12:00PM-5:00PM
Join us on the practice range. Try the
latest drivers and fairway woods
featuring adjustable head technology.
Equipment company experts will be on
hand for custom fitting.
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Golf
(Continued)
2015 WOODLANDS CUP TOURNAMENTS
Governors Cup
begins May 18
Men’s Spring Classic
Saturday & Sunday June 13 and 14
Presidents Cup
begins June 15
Men’s Member-Member
Saturday & Sunday, July 11 and 12
Club Championship
begins July 13
Men’s Invitational Member-Guest
Friday & Saturday, August 7 and 8
Men’s Fall Classic
Saturday & Sunday, September 26 and 27
CO-ED ABCD OPENING
TOURNEY
Sunday, May 3
9:00AM Shotgun start
$15pp
Help us kick off the season! Low pressure fun
for all golf members. One better ball
Stableford Points. The golf staff will make the
pairings. Sign up with the golf staff.
WOMEN’S SPRING
GOLF KICK-OFF
Wednesday, May 6
6:30PM Cocktails - Charge Bar
7:15PM Dinner (menu below)
$28 per person (inclusive)
PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE
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 is a
great way to get, and keep, kids involved in
the game.
PGA Junior League participants receive team jerseys, golf balls and PGA JLG
bag tags. Six regular season matches vs. Val Halla, Purpoodock, Webhannet,
Dunegrass, Nonesuch and The Ledges Practice sessions on range, practice
greens, and on course. Fun Scramble format for players of every skill level.
All participants get to play in every competition
If you’re interested, please contact John Mullen, 207-781-2890 ext. 115,
[email protected].
Enjoy a girl’s night out! You don’t need to be a
golfer to join the fun! Join us for drinks and
dinner as we catch up with old friends and
make new friends! Learn about the upcoming
women’s programs, clinics, lessons and
tournaments and see what the golf shop has in
store for you this season. RSVP by April 30 by
calling the front desk 781-3104, registering
online or by e-mail: [email protected]
First Course
Mixed Green Salad, Fresh Strawberries, Toasted
Almonds, Fresh Basil Leaves & Local Honey
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Choice Entrée
Molasses Marinated Salmon or Chicken, Lime
Cilantro Miso Dressing, Lo Mein Noodles Tossed
with Sesame Spring Vegetables
Dessert
Raspberry Sorbet with Fresh Mint Berries
Coffee Tea & Decaf
GIRLS NIGHT OUT!
MAY PRACTICE
RANGE HOURS
Monday
11:45AM-6:30PM
Tues.-Friday 7:15AM-6:30PM
Saturday
6:15AM-6:30PM
Sunday
6:15AM-5:30PM
(Range closed early on Sundays for
scheduled maintenance)
MAY GOLF
SHOP HOURS
Monday
Tues.-Friday
Weekends
Holidays
12:00PM-DUSK
7:00AM-DUSK
6:00AM-DUSK
6:00AM-DUSK
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Open to all women golfers
Wednesday, May 13
5:00PM shotgun start Women’s A-B-C-D scramble
Entry fee: $5 pp
We may go overboard with the silliness but
we’ve got some fun ideas to make this event
unforgettable! Stay for a quick dinner after
golf. Enjoy the “girls night out” food and drink
specials or order from the menu. The Golf
staff will create the teams. Dinner is à la carte.
Tennis
10 AND UNDER TENNIS CLINIC
WOODLANDS CLUB
MARGARITA MIXER
Friday, May 29
6:00PM- 8:00PM
$25pp
Enjoy some "South of the Border" mixed doubles
play! Weather permitting we will hold this event
on the outdoor courts. Cost: $25 per person
includes tennis, one margarita and snacks
Additional margaritas, beer and wine will be
available on court for purchase. Max: 20 players
(10 doubles teams). Please list the names of both
players when registering online. The pro shop will
assist in finding partners for those who sign up
individually.
Left to right: Dante Ianetta, Carly Ianetta, Cameron Veitch
SPRING TENNIS SCHEDULE
Mon.
Tues.
Adult Tennis Clinics:
Register Online
Junior Tennis Clinics:
*See Jon or Harvey
Beginner Ladies Clinic
9:00AM-10:30AM
10 and Under Tennis
3:30PM-4:30PM
Ladies Advanced Doubles (3.5+)
10:30AM-12:00PM
Junior Pro
4:30PM-6:00PM
Men’s Night
7:30PM-9:00PM
*High Performance
6:00PM-7:30PM
Beginner USTA Prep (2.5-3.0)
9:00AM-10:30AM
*High Performance
4:00PM-5:30PM
Weds.
Ladies High-Intermediate (3.5)
Doubles
9:00AM-10:30AM
Thurs.
Developmental skills/strategy (2.5)
9:00AM-10:30AM
Ladies Advanced Doubles (3.5+)
10:30AM-12:00PM
Fri.
Ladies
Intermediate Doubles (3.0)
9:00AM-10:30AM
10 and Under Tennis
3:30PM-4:30PM
*High Performance
4:30PM-6:00PM
Junior Pro
4:00PM-5:30PM
WOODLANDS MEMBER/GUEST
TOURNAMENTS!
Sunday, June 28 for the Men
Monday, June 29 for the Ladies
Member/Guest tournaments are always popular
with our members. This gives you an opportunity
to host your friends in a friendly but competitive
atmosphere. Each event is a round robin draw
with lunch served after the competition to relax
and replay the crucial points. The round robin
format allows multiple matches for each team. This
event is open to all levels and we will ultimately
have three champions of varied levels. You must
sign up with a partner!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Members who sign up
to play in a Member/Guest event will be
charged the full entry fee if they cancel within
5 days of the tournament commencement.
HIGH PERFORMANCE JUNIORS
*High Performance
4:30PM-6:00PM
Sat.
Sun.
Cardio Tennis
9:00AM-10:30AM
Beginner Men’s
10:30AM-12:00PM
*High Performance
3:30PM-5:00PM
Far left to right:
Mike Burke Pro, Nick Forester, Lana Mavor
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Club News (Continued)
YOUTH ORIENTATION CLASS
For Children 12-15 years old
Monday, May 11 4:00PM-4:30PM
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Children will EARN Club Privileges by
completing this course.
Privileges include (but not limited to) use of
outdoor pool during lifeguarded hours, may
play tennis or use fitness room during staffed
hours.
One parent must attend a session (this
requirement met if parent has gone through
with older child).
Call the front desk to register by Thursday,
May 7.
If this time does not work, please contact Sheilla in
Aquatics at 781-3104 ext.116.
EASTER BRUNCH, APRIL 5
Committee Briefs
Board of Governors:
April 15 Meeting: March minutes approved. Received monthly financial update from Jay.
Reviewed Audit statement. Guest policy discussion tabled. Golf committee to structure
beta test for Hole in One insurance. Board approved Membership Committee motion for
spring membership promotion. Committees to determine their support of Club Pride
promotion.
Aquatics and Fitness Committee:
April 7 Meeting: Aquatics reported good response to camp registration. Budget slightly
behind. Awning ordered for outdoor pool which is scheduled to open 5/24. Looking to
improve and review youth orientation process. Fitness seeking additional trainer, most
recent hire receiving positive comments. New classes in the works, and Fit 4 Life and
Ultra Athlete successful. Sports camp details confirmed. Members expressing interest in
barre class. Discussion of nonmembers utilizing club. New signs placed on machines to
encourage cleaning them when done.
Clubhouse Committee:
April 7 Meeting: Committee seeking additional member. Comment cards addressed.
Maintenance currently working on common area ceiling tiles. New patio furniture
expected to arrive mid-late May. Temporary signage to be used for ballroom until decision
is made on permanent signs. Discussion of modification of guest rules.
Finance Committee:
April 13 Meeting: March minutes approved as written. March financials discussed, noting a
miss in membership dues is currently being offset by personnel and other expense savings.
Discussed the financial status of irrigation project and the feasibility of driving range
renovations. Discussed motion presented by the Membership Committee, recommending
in favor of the motion to the Board. Seeking one more committee member. Closed with a
brief review of the annual audit findings.
Golf Committee:
TIM WALKOE COMEDY NIGHT, APRIL 11
April 8 Meeting: Handicap Committee still seeking members. Women’s planning committee
to meet. Men’s Tournament Committee discussed tee gifts, financials and twilight league.
Range project details being discussed. Foretees app coming soon. Golf committee seeking
one member. Fore Seasons Golf simulator was purchased for same cost as leased
simulator. Hole in One Insurance discussion.
Green Committee:
April 13 Meeting: Course is mostly clear of snow, but very wet. Greens in good shape.
Irrigation pumps installed. Tanto returning 4/20, estimate of 5 weeks of remaining work.
Plan to communicate with members regarding opening and procedures. Green aerification
scheduled for early May.
HR Committee:
TIM WALKOE COMEDY NIGHT, APRIL 11
April 4 Meeting: Minutes from previous meeting approved as written. Chair welcomed new
members to the committee. Nominated Bill Goodspeed as new chair. GM presented a list
of tentative questions for use in employee survey to be rolled out late-summer.
Committee will provide feedback on questions. HR Director presented committee
members with current employee handbook. Management asked committee to review
handbook and suggest edits to ensure policies are up to date.
Membership Committee:
April 7 meeting: Positive feedback received on Committee Mixer, Comedy Night sold out
at 104 and preparing for Spring Fling 9 Hole Scramble & Cocktail Party. The committee
continues to feel that having over 20 Full Golf openings should necessitate a Full Golf only
spring membership promotion for a limited time with a limited number of openings. The
motion will be presented at the Board’s April 15 meeting.
Tennis Committee:
April 8 Meeting: Budget ahead of target for month and year. Discussed measures to
decrease pickleball noise, such as quieter paddles, avoiding play Saturday morning 9-10:30
and considering a noise dampening curtain. Comment cards reviewed.
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Committee Rosters
Board of Governors
Mark Fasold
President
Christopher Miles
Vice President
Paul Strasenburgh
Treasurer
Matt Chin
Clerk
Lin Austin
Judy Beressi
Rich Emerson
Katherine O’Grady
Laura Sosnowski
AQUATICS/FITNESS
COMMITTEE
Katie VerLee-Chair
Jane Bopp
Melissa Christie
Judith Goodrich
Steve Hendry
Joe Walden
Paul Strasenburgh-Board Liaison
CLUBHOUSE COMMITTEE
Lois Lengyel-Chair
Mary Jo Cross
Ken Porter
Linda Rathbun
Bill Shain
Lin Austin-Board Liaison
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Tom Hyndman-Chair
Bill Becker
Gordon Hamlin
Mark Fasold-Board Liaison
Christopher Miles-Board Liaison
Paul Strasenburgh-Board Liaison
GOLF COMMITTEE
Paul White-Chair
Mike Ryan
Walter Wallace
Pam Wichroski
Andy York
Laura Sosnowski-Board Liason
GREEN COMMITTEE
Stuart Carter-Chair
Roxane Cole
Dale Lalone
David Kelley
Don Neidetcher
Scott Weymouth
Matt Chin-Board Liaison
HUMAN RESOURCE
COMMITTEE
Ella Brown
Bill Goodspeed
Eric Uhl
David Wilson
Judy Beressi-Board Liaison
MEMBERSHIP
COMMITTEE
Gordon Chibroski-Chair
Abbie Carter
Adrianna DeRice
Roberta Jackson
Tiffany McKenna
Don Oakes
Paula Silsby
Michael Sosnowski
Rich Emerson-Board Liaison
NOMINATING
COMMITTEE
Drew Swenson-Chair
Peter Fendler
Judith Goodrich
Barry Lundquist
Mark Lannon
Terri Messer
Regina Walsh
TENNIS COMMITTEE
Allen Bruce-Chair
Bob Epstein
Kristy Gorsuch
Dave McClees
Lori Poulin
Christie Rana
Kathi O’Grady-Board Liason