December, 2014 - Chartiers Country Club

Chartiers
Country Club
News & Calendar
December, 2014
December 2014
Delight in the beauty that only
Chartiers can offer over the holidays. The Club is the total package
of warmth and good cheer. Bring
your friends. Enjoy!
Gala
Enjoy the Holiday Gala on December 6. The event is by reservation
only. The Club closes at 2:00 p.m.
to get ready.
Friday in the Grill
It’s the place to be!
December 12 Rebecca Kaufman
December 19 Nina Saintano
Holiday Luncheon Buffets
Again this year you have the opportunity to entertain your friends,
office staff or customers by bringing
them to Chartiers from 11:00 am to
1:30 p.m. on December 17, 18 or
19 for a beautiful, delicious buffet.
Consider, also. bringing prospective
members. They will be impressed!
New Board Members and Officers Elected
Congratulations to Ron Moehler and Bruce
Berman who were elected to the Board at the Annual
Meeting on November 13 and to Frank Cardiello and
Bob Campbell who were re-elected. The officers for
2015 are as follows:
President
Ron Moehler
Vice-President Frank Cardiello
Treasurer
Brian Smith
Secretary
Gary Frantz
Other officers and Committee Chairmen will be
appointed soon.
Thanks so much to Bill Panazzi and Bill Morrison for their outstanding service to the Club over the
last few years. We sincerely appreciate the time and
talent you have donated to Chartiers!
Children’s Christmas Parties
Choose a time on December 14, either 12 to 3 or 5 to 8 and bring your
kids to meet Santa. Make reservations NOW. Always a sell-out!
Pro Shop Christmas Sale
Throughout December the Pro Shop
will have special deals on all merchandise! Now! 40% off on clubs
and shoes!
January 1-21 Club Closing
The Club will be closed from January 1 through January 20, reopening on Wednesday, January 21.
From January 21 through the end
of March 2015, the Club will be
open Wednesday through Sunday
Brunch, closing at 2:00 p.m. on
Sundays.
Party! Party!
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President’s Message
It is an honor and a privilege to
represent the membership of Chartiers
Country Club as your new president.
Along with the rest of the Board of
Directors, I look forward to continuing the
positive direction that was set for the Club
by the previous leadership team. I’d also
like to thank past-president Bill Panazzi
and Board member Bill Morrison for
their dedication and efforts to improving
Chartiers Country Club over the past years.
I wish everyone in the Chartiers
Country Club family a joyous holiday
season and a happy, healthy new year.
Ron Moehler
President
2014 Officers and Committee Chairmen
Officers:
Ron Moehler
Frank Cardiello
Brian Smith
Gary Frantz
Committee Chairmen:
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Audit
Entertainment
Brian Smith
Finance
Bob Campbell
Golf
Green
Grievance
House-Physical
House-Operations
Legal
LR Planning
Gary Frantz
Membership
Human Resources
Jim Dawson
Real Estate
Swimming Pool
Pat Connolly Information Technology
Jamie Speakman
Women’s Golf
Sally Cordis
Newsletter
New Chartiers Website to be Unveiled in January
With winter coming and golf slowing
down, except for a few bonus bright spots
in late November, it is time to change our
focus. We are undergoing some changes
with our Member’s Only website. We are
looking at a brand new launch just after
the first of the year and we need your help.
The Member’s Only website has
needed some updating for several years
and we have taken on this task over the
past few months. We are in the process of
upgrading our software, working with a
new design, making sure our information
is updated and providing training for our
staff to make sure they know how to work
and update the new site. This is where you
come in with your help. Please take a few
minutes over the next few weeks and look
at your Membership Roster information.
Log into the Member’s Only site and
go to Roster. If you have never logged
onto the members site you can find a link
at the bottom right of the main page at
www.chartierscc.com and select Members.
Your Member # needs to have two zeros in
front and a total of five digits need to be
entered. You can also create a password if
need be at this time as well. Once logged
in, the Roster link is at the top of the page
in-between Calendar and Newsletter links.
Find your name either by search or first
letter of last name that will then display
a list that you can choose. Once you have
your information please review to make
sure it is updated and correct. If not, there
is a link at the top right of the page which
says “click on this link to update your
personal information.” Once you enter
the editing screen you can change Personal, Home and Business information.
When finished please click Update at the
bottom of the screen. Your information is
updated.
Along with updating your Membership information, we are asking everyone
to collect a digital photo of yourself
that will be used for the New Member’s
Website. Each member will be able to add
a photo to their profile in the new site.
This will be very helpful for the staff that
has been asking for this feature for a long
time as well as for other members to put
a name with a face. We want to continue
to make the Club a larger family and
personal photos can go a long way to help
create that family.
There will be other changes and
instructions once the site goes live after
the first of the year so keep a look out for
additional information in the near future.
Enjoy and please let me know if you have
any questions. (pc@patrickconnolly.
com).
Patrick Connolly, Chairman
Information Technology
Notes From Herb Hyland
Can you believe it??? December
already!! Seems like only yesterday that
we were all eagerly awaiting the opening
of golf season as well as the pool. Now we
are back to shoveling snow and dealing
with the cold. Don’t get “blue”, your Club
has plenty to offer during the holidays!
Thanksgiving was very popular at the
Club again this year, with many members
spending the holiday with us, and enjoying the bountiful buffet put out by the
Chartiers culinary staff. Hope you all had
a wonderful “Turkey Day”!
With the season upon us, why not
consider the Chartiers Pro Shop when doing your holiday shopping for your friends
and family. There is no simpler way to
get a head start on your holiday shopping
list. Let Joe and the Pro Shop staff help
you find that perfect gift. Stop by the Pro
Shop to see all the great merchandise they
have to offer.
The Board of Director’s recently
elected their officers for the coming year.
Congratulations to Mr. Ron Moehler,
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President, Mr. Frank Cardiello, Vice
President, Mr. Brian Smith, Treasurer and
Mr. Gary Frantz, Secretary. I look forward
to working with this excellent slate of
officers and am anticipating an exciting
upcoming year. A BIG thank you to Mr.
Bill Panazzi and Mr. Bill Morrison whose
Board terms expired this year, it was a
pleasure working with both of you.
Sunday, December 14th is the date
for the Annual Children’s Christmas Party.
There are two times for this popular event,
12-3 or 5-8 p.m. Please call early and
make your reservation with Laura. Please
remember this event is for Members and
their immediate family only. If you desire
a picture of your child with Santa, please
make sure to bring your cameras.
In closing, let me remind you of a
few things to mark on your calendar. The
Club will close at 2:00 p.m. on Christmas
Eve, and will re-open on Friday, December
26th. This allows our staff the opportunity to spend a day or two of the holiday
season with their family and loved ones.
During the month of January, the
Club will be closed from January 1st
–January 20th. The club will re-open on
Wednesday, January 21st. From January
21st through the end of March 2015, the
Club will be open Wednesday through
Sunday Brunch, closing at 2:00 PM on
Sundays. The Club will re-open on Tuesdays and for dinner on Sundays beginning Sunday, April 5th.
Here is wishing all Members and
their loved ones a joyous holiday season.
I hope that you can find the time this
month to stop in and visit us. Chef Don,
Amy, myself and the entire staff all look
forward to seeing all of you and making your visits to the Club enjoyable and
memorable. Have a safe and enjoyable
Holiday season. As always…..my door is
always open.
Happy Holidays!!
Herb Hyland
Club Manager
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2014 Event Winners
**Men’s Event Winners 2014
Opening Day (Tie)
Matt Aloisio, Walt Gremba, Ryan Estabrook, and Jeff Carroll
Bill Panazzi, Bernie Henciak, Todd Williams, and Glenn Gates
Classic
Bruce Berman and Kyle Schmidt
Senior Championship
Champion Paul Lackner
50-54 Joe Lackner
55-59 Paul Lackner
60-64 Steve Magdsick
65-69 Jeff Kelly
Clambake
Bob Bragdon, Robert Shogry, David Garritson, and Bob Allmann
Member/Member Red Coat
Steve Magdsick and Jeff Kelly
Thornburg 9’s
Keith Sheppard and Gene Weaver
Club Championship
Champion – Ryan Campbell
Runner up – Tim Campbell
Flight Winners:
Dan Pessy, Brian Rich, and Brad Eubanks
WGA Champion- Nora Faller
9 Hole Champion- Judy Lerach
WGA Flight Winners:
Linda Dimsho, Teri Dunn
Boys Champion – Sean Smith
Girls Champion – Margeaux Berman
CCC Pro-Am
Ryan Sikora, Matt Dippold, Tom Bugel, and Lanny Frattare
Vegas Scramble
Adam Scuilli, Gil Davis, Kirk Doman
ick, and John Wovchko
OGAD (tie)
Josh Herzing, Shawn Murphy, RJ Shannafelt, Pete Corolas, Teal Stellfox, and Kendall Stellfox
Gil Davis, Paul Hite, Tom Masteller, Dan Taylor, Jeff Pennetti, and John Riley
Hawaiian Open
Dave Marshall, Tim Campbell, Ryan Casciani
Season Long Presidents Cup
Tim Campbell and Brett Pritts
Closing Day
Jim Leyland, Jim Carlson, John Wovchko, and Joe Joseph
2014 Hole-In-Ones
Randy Todd
#11
JR Reed
#11
Bob Bosilovic Diamond Run #8
Butch Delaney St Clair
#15
Mike Grembi Shannopin
#14
Jack Nalipinski Arrowhead Golf Club Naples, Fla.
Artie DeSisto Heron Pointe Golf Club, Hilton Head, SC.
**WGA Winners
Opening Day
Nora Faller, Teri Dunn, Kate Fagen, and Ann Coffaro
Invitational
Lee Carlson, Susie, Carol Moore, and Linda Gutowski
Queen Bee
18 holers – Cathy Frischkorn
9 holers – Maureen Butts
Member/ Member
18 holers – Judy Gates & Karen Beattie
WGA Championship
Champion – Nora Faller
Runner up – Debbie Beck
1st Flight – Linda Dimsho
2nd Flight – Teri Dunn
9 Hole Championship
Champion – Judy Lerach
Runner up – Maureen Butts
Chartiers Cup
18 holers – Karen Burgunder and Deb
bie Beck
9 holers – Becky Fleiner & Lee Carlson
Frann Bruni Classic
Sharon Steinbock and Lee Carlson
**Couples Winners
Cruickshank Memorial
Bob & Debbie Beck
Couples Championship
Dave & Nora Faller
Are you Really Planning this Far
Ahead?
2015 Tentative Golf Dates
May 3
Thornburg 9’s
June 4-6
Men’s Classic
June 11
WGA Invitational
June 27
Couples’ Invitational
July 10-12
Men’s Member/Member Red Coat
September 18-20
Club Championship Weekend
September 25
OGAD
Golf Shop Holiday Sales
During the Month of December we will
have GREAT bargains on all in-stock
merchandise. All Golf Bags and Golf
Shoes are 40% off!
Free Gift Wrapping
What are the largest and the smallest
greens on the golf course?
According to our expert, Golf Course Superintendent, Bob Davis, the largest green
on the course is #7 at 8,305 sq. yds. and
the smallest is #6 at 4237 sq. yds.
Chartiers Calendar
Club.............. 412-921-3780
Pro Shop...... 412-921-5360
December, 2014
Sunday
Website......... www.chartierscc.com
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Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Saturday
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Holiday Gala
Club Closed
6:30 to Midnight
Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
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Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
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Sunday Brunch
10:30-1:30
Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
Children’s
Christmas Party
12 to 3 or 5 to 8
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Steeler
Brunch
10:00-1:30
Steeler
Brunch
10:00-1:30
Men’s Locker
Room Holiday
Party 11:00 to 1:30
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Holiday Luncheon Buffets
11:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Club Closed
Nina Saintono
in the Grill
7:30 to 10:30
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Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
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Club Closed
Club Closes at 2:00
p.m.
Club Closed
No Tai Chi
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Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
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Rebecca
Kaufmann in
the Grill
7 to 11
Club Closed
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Sunday Brunch
10:30-1:30
Reservations Only
Club closes at 2:00 to
prepare for the Gala
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Tai Chi 9-10 a.m.
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Club Closed
No Tai Chi
New Year’s Eve: Tudor Hall will be open for a limited
Taiand
Chi 9-10
menu between 5:00
9:00a.m.
p.m.
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Many Thanks to Teri Dunn, Welcome Jamie Speakman!
Well, as I start my term as the WGA
chair I would like to reflect back to the past
year and give a huge thank you to Teri
Dunn for her over the top service that she
gave to the WGA. She was on top of every
event and made some awesome changes
in the schedule. She made it very fun and
exciting to be part of the WGA, and we just
want her to know how much she is appreciated. Thank you Teri!
Probably before this newsletter hits
your mailbox, we will have held our
holiday luncheon. Every year we pick a
charity to sponsor, and this year we voted on
the Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater
Pittsburgh. We will have a guest speaker
from the center to fill us in on what is happening at the shelter. The Women’s Center
and Shelter offers high quality, confidential
and free programs to women in a crisis.
Please feel free to check out their website
www.wcspittsburgh.org because this truly is
a good cause. Also, there will be a holiday
bazaar to kick off our holiday shopping. We
will be able to purchase some gifts for the
special people on your list or pick a special
something for yourself. We will have 5
different venders sharing their wares from
kitchen and cooking supplies to jewelry or
coffee. There will be something for everyone
and a percentage of the sales will go toward
our selected charity, the Women’s Center
and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. There is
nothing like retail therapy to lift our spirits,
so happy shopping. Also once again we will
have the round robin gift exchange which
offers a bunch of laughs. This is always a
good way to put a smile on everyone’s face.
We’ll let you know of the success of our
fundraising for this worthwhile charity in
Explorers Plan First Event, Tour of Clayton, Lunch
Those of you who could not attend The Explorers’ launch party missed
a very good party and a fun afternoon! For those of you who have not yet
heard of The Explorers, it is a new organization open to all women members of
Chartiers. Just send your email to Jan Sargert and your name will be added to
the list. You will then be notified if anyone plans an event or you can plan an
event yourself and notify others. Respond if you wish to participate. It is that
simple. The Explorers already have lots of ideas for great events that you will
not want to miss. Only ladies on The Explorers email list will receive notice of
these events. Act NOW! Contact Jan Sargert at [email protected].
The first event is now in the works-- a trip to Clayton for lunch and a tour
of the beautifully decorated mansion on December 12 or 13th. Want to come?
the next newsletter. Stay tuned.
I would like to welcome the new officers into the fold for the coming year.
• Judy Gates – Vice chair
• Ann Coffaro – Secretary
• Missy Smith – Treasurer
Missy has been our treasurer for two
terms, which is 4 years and this is her last
year. Thank you Missy for keeping the WGA
financially secure and all the time that you
put into your role.
As the holidays quickly approach us
and we trudge through the winter weather
ahead, we keep that twinkle in our eye for
the warm weather and a new season of golf.
Stay warm around a cozy fire and spring
will be here before we know it.
Jamie Speakman
WGA Chairwomen
Grounds Update
Early onset of frigid temperatures and
record snowfall has shocked areas all over the
country. Our Department was very fortunate
to have taken an early, aggressive approach
towards winterizing our golf course. Please
see below the fall and winterizing work that
has been completed along with some insight
on our winter projects ahead.
Fall/Winterization Tasks
Irrigation and H20 winterization
This year we pulled the trigger and blew
out all water lines on the golf course a week
earlier than normal, ensuring that there is no
water to freeze and expand in the pipes will
aid in the prevention of cracked water lines.
As mentioned we performed these procedures
one week early which allowed us to avoid
the early deep freeze where we experienced
temperatures in the single digits. The items
winterized included:
1. Irrigation system
2. 2” line to our water fountains
3. 2” line to the 10 tee (half-way house)
4. 2” line to the restrooms on the course
5. Cart Barn H20
6. Pool & pool house
Pesticide Applications
1. Snow Mold: With the weather being as
unpredictable as it’s been, we have added an
early season snow mold application to our
agronomic program. This application, made
in early November, allows us some breathing
room when trying to plan for our last possible
treatment of the year (Usually in the first
week of December). It acts as an insurance
policy in the event that the weather is not
conducive to make that December application.
2. Soil Amendment: Annual soil sampling
done in October has allowed us to amend
our playing surfaces with fall applications of
soil amendments. These applications correct
any soil nutrient deficiencies allowing for all
available nutrients to be used in the spring.
Sand Top Dressing
Over the last 3 weeks we have made 3
sand topdressing applications to our putting
greens. Larger than normal amounts of sand
applied to the greens will act as a blanket,
which insulates the crown of the turf plant.
We will possibly make one more application
in order to reach our desired amount of sand
protection.
Native Area Mowing & Pesticide Treatment
All native grass areas have been mowed
down, as done on an annual basis. This year
we added a fall application of both a pre and
post emergent herbicide in order to eliminate
undesired grasses and weeds. Come spring
we will make another pre and post emergent
application just as the grass “wakes up” and
begins growing.
EarthQuake (Slicing)
All 27 acres of fairways have been sliced
at a depth of 6”. This is the first year we have
been able to accomplish all of our fairways
surfaces. This is largely due to the fact that
we now own the machine, and can perform
the work when the timing is favorable. Fall
slicing allows for water to penetrate our tight
clay subsurface. When water freezes and
thaws in the profile it is subject to fracturing
which helps soil structure and permits room
for root growth.
Winter Work
As always, the majority of our winter will
be divided between the following projects:
1. Tree Work
We will continue to add to last year’s
aggressive tree pruning program. The work
completed last year really helped in terms of
aesthetics and playability. We must also perform minimal tree removal on the property
for the following reasons:
• Over-populated groves which compete with
a healthy turf stand
• Dead or declining trees which pose safety concerns
• Trees that compromise the design or layout of a golf hole
2. Drainage
Our first major drainage project this offseason will be on the bottom of #12 fairway
at the green side of the golf hole. Existing
drainage consists of old terracotta pipe which
has deteriorated and altered the integrity of
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the drainage system. This work will include:
• Removal of terracotta pipe and replacing it with 24” solid corrugated pipe
• Rebuilding 2 catch basins
• Adding 4” catch basins on the fairway
This Drain is vital to the infrastructure
of other drains located throughout the back
9, specifically holes 13-17. We are starting on
# 12 because this is where the water exits the
property. Once this segment is completed we
can work outward repairing and replacing
drainage on the back (#13-#17).
3. Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Each off season, all of our equipment undergoes annual inspection. This inspection
includes, but is not limited to:
a. Reel/blade sharpening
b. Bearing replacement
c. Fluid Changes (Oil, Hydraulic, Transmis
sion, etc.)
d. Brake inspection and repair
e. Safety Lights & Feature repairs and inspection
f. Power Wash and Detailing
g. Small rebuilds
4. Accessory Refurbishing
Of course there are the days when it
is not feasible to perform work on the golf
course due to inclement weather. During
these times, all of our golf course accessories
are refurbished for a fresh look for following
golf season.
With the holidays quickly approaching, our Department would like to wish all A
Safe & Happy Holiday Season. Please
stay tuned for future winter updates, as these
times can be just as difficult for the turf as
the summer months. Our Department is very
pleased with the decisions we have made
thus far to prepare the golf course for the
winter months ahead and will continue to be
proactive.
Best Regards
Bob Davis
Golf Course Superintendent
Chartiers Country Club
601 Baldwin Road • Pittsburgh, PA 15205
December, 2014
It’s a month of parties, great food and much
merriment in our beautifully decorated Club.
The warm woods, the smell of pine and the
laughter of friends make this the perfect place
to celebrate the season!
Enjoy—
• The Gala
• The Men’s Locker Room Party
• The WGA Luncheon
• The Holiday Luncheons
• The Steeler Brunches
• The Children’s Christmas Parties