At Riverside - Brickyard Golf Club
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At Riverside - Brickyard Golf Club
Brickyard At Riverside September 2011 Club Newsletter Volume 4, Issue 9 The Brickyard Bustle Begins! ??? This month there are FIVE Member Numbers ??? hidden in this Newsletter! Contact the Club by September 15th if you spot your Member Number in this Newsletter. You will receive a complimentary Lunch Entrée! Dinner Specials 2 for 1 Dinner Entrées & Free Corkage Tuesday, September 13th and 27th Diners can enjoy 2 entrée’s for the price of 1! Diners can bring their own bottle of wine to enjoy with their meal. Ten Dollar Dinners Thursday, September 22nd and 29th Enjoy special $10 dinner entrée features! Fridays at the Brickyard Guests are Welcome Drink Specials for Diners from 5:30 to 7 pm September 2nd- Burger In Paradise Night Buckets of Beer– 6 Domestics for $12 Bottles of House Wine- $12 Upcoming Activities and Events Last Aqua Zumba Class– Thursday, September 1st Walk the Course– Tuesday, September 6th Fishing– Tuesday, September 6th FREE Zumba Toning Preview-September 12, 5-6 pm 2 for 1 Dinner– Tuesday, September 13th Third Sunday Brunch– September 18th Zumba Toning- Monday, September 19th, 5-6 pm Ten Dollar Dinner– Thursday, September 22nd Zumba Toning-Monday, September 26th, 5-6 pm 2 for 1 Dinner– Tuesday, September 27th Ten Dollar Dinner– Thursday, September 29th Third Sunday Brunch– October 16th Holiday Membership Open House– Tues. Nov. 8th Fall Fashion Show and Guest Day– Sunday, Nov.13th Thanksgiving– November 24th; Club Closed Children‟s Christmas Party– December 3rd Membership Christmas Party- December 20th Christmas Day– December 25th; Club Closed Remember to book your babysitting services 48 hours in advance for any dinner service or event. Please contact Christina Raimo at (478) 477-6765 or [email protected]. September 9th- Seafood Night Featuring Snow Crab Legs and Fresh Oysters Drink Special: $2 Indian Rivers September 16th- Tapas Night and Wine Seminar Enjoy a Tapas Menu and Sample from our New Wine List. September 23rd- Southern Soul Food Drink Special: $2 Red Apple’s September 30th– Infusion Thai Night Drink Special: $2 Golf Cocktail’s Please check our website for menus. Help us prepare the best service for you and your guests by placing your Dinner and Babysitting reservations in advance. You may do so by calling the Club at (478)477-6765, emailing [email protected] or from the Calendar on our website. 1 3250 General Manager’s Monthly Report t is great to be here in Macon! I am honored to be a part of the Brickyard staff. As a Team, we are always I diligently looking for opportunities to continue to improve services and give attention to details to ensure that the staff continues to grow and you enjoy your membership. It is always hard and sad when one of our Team players does move along, but just like any other field, the Club Business continues to operate in the same manner. We will have the employees that will call Brickyard home for the remainder of their career, we will have others that will look to further opportunities in their career and personal life. We are excited to announce that Mattie Lewis has become the Executive Chef with our Head Chef departure. We are also continuing to increase our Food and Beverage social events per Member’s requests and the demand. We are now offering 2 for 1 Dinners, Express Lunch, $10 Diners, Live Music, Friday Night Theme Diners, and other exciting Club Sponsored events as we approach the Holiday season. As mentioned in the August Newsletter, the membership committee continues to search for new membership programs that are appealing to prospective members who share the same culture, value and standards as you. With our new fiscal year beginning October 1st, we will be revamping our membership drives to add valuable programs which are sure to be appealing to your family, friends and business partners. Christina Raimo, along with the Advisory and Membership committees, are in the final stages of finalizing an outstanding membership marketing program. I recently attended a seminar for the Club Managers from all over the United States. These sessions have been invaluable for a number of reasons-gaining knowledge, networking with peers, and sharing “best practices”. Brickyard is not immune to many of the same issues my fellow General Managers face in their Clubs, but I want you to know how proud I am of this Club, from the appreciative membership to the elegant facilities, one of the best golf courses in the South, to the invaluable staff. It is always a pleasure to work in a place you love to be in each day! In concluding my thoughts for the month, I would like to mention a quick note, but a well deserved thank you to the hard work of our often unseen (as she arrives very early each morning and provides noticeable results) housekeeper. Deborah Robinson is responsible for the cleanliness of the Club’s facilities. Cleaning is one of the most under appreciated professions, but it is so vital to our success in my opinion! Thank you for your support. See you soon at the Club, Luis Pardal General Manager Express Lunch Come experience a delicious meal that fits into your schedule! Every Wednesday during the month of September. If your meal is not served 10 minutes after your order is placed, your entrée is on us! A select menu will apply. September 7, 14, 21 and 28 From 11:30 until 2:00 p.m. Jerry Farber Comedy Night and 2 for 1 Dinner Saturday, October 1, 2011 Dinner in Clubhouse; Show in Pavilion Free entrance for all; Guests are Welcome! Reservations Required by Friday at 5 pm. Casino Night MOVED to January, 2012 So that all you Georgia Bulldog fans can attend! More details to come. 8061 2 Chefography Welcome Chef Mattie Welcome Executive Chef, Mattie Lewis! We are very excited to have Chef Mattie here to enhance our already talented culinary department. She has a wide variety of culinary expertise, including preparing Southern, Italian, Mexican, Gourmet and Casual foods. Working solely in Private Clubs throughout her culinary career, Chef Mattie knows how to prepare exceptional meals in a timely manner, exactly what our Members are looking for! Having been a chef for 35 years, she spent the last 20 of them at Green Island Country Club in Columbus, Georgia. Chef Mattie has a strong passion for fine cuisine, which was fostered as a little girl with her Grandma and Mom! Please help to welcome your Executive Chef by coming in to experience one of your favorites, or try something new today! with Chef Mattie Lewis Mattie’s Crab Cakes 1 lb. jumbo crab meat 1 egg 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup Dijon mustard Chopped parsley Old bay seasoning In a large bowl, mix the jumbo crab meat and the breadcrumbs together. In a smaller bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Pour this mixture over the crab meat. Mix to the desired firmness. Portion this into small patty cakes. These can be roasted in the oven on 350˚ for 15-20 minutes or sautéed over medium-high heat. Heat until golden brown. 2300 Third Sunday Brunch September 18, 2011 Enjoy a Southern Italian Brunch Buffet from 11:30 am until 2:00 pm Children’s Activities from 12:30 until 1:30 with Amphora’s Mobile Pottery Studio Children– come pick out and decorate your very own piece of Pottery! Amphora’s will fire your pieces and have them back within a week for you to pick up! Costs vary based on the piece you pick. Contact Christina for details and reservations by Noon on Friday, 9/16. Adults $14.95 Children 6-12 $6.95 5 and under FREE 3785 Please place reservations to Christina (478) 477-6765 or [email protected] 3 A Membership Message from Christina Raimo am excited to tell you about all the great things we have in store for I you, as Members, as well as for your Prospective Member friends and family! One thing that I have realized since starting here at the Brickyard is that my job greatly relies on analysis. The greater a perspective I can gain on our Members- what they enjoy and what they would like to see more of- the better I can aim to please with our amenities, special events, and other offerings. I have made a conscience effort, so far, to spend time analyzing our Club and the membership structure. In considering what our Members love about the Brickyard, and what you would like to see more of, I have been working to add new amenities and benefits of Membership. Many amenity and reciprocal possibilities can by mutually beneficial for both our Members as well as local business owners. If you have any services or amenities that your company may be willing to provide, please do contact me to discuss the potential. In order to gain more of your feedback, I have created a short Anniversary Survey. I will be mailing this to each family at the date of your annual renewal. If you would, please take the time to fill this out and return it to me. I would greatly appreciate learning your feedback and thoughts! Please do feel free to suggest anything that you would like to see more of, or things that we are currently doing and you would like to see continued. Of course, do not let your feedback wait until your anniversary date. If you notice something that you love, or something that you would like to be done differently, or something new for us to try, please do stop by the Club to discuss it with me! I am always welcome to new ideas and suggestions, and especially, thinking outside of the box– it‟s what keeps my job fun and different! I have spent time visiting other Private Clubs and talking to their Membership Directors to get ideas and a more broad perspective of membership. I have also began researching popular Membership Drives at other Clubs. Working closely with our Membership and Advisory Committees, we are in the process of adding some great new membership classifications and opportunities to meet your needs and wants as well as the desires of those pondering membership. Revising our Corporate Membership and adding a “Social Golf” classification are just a few of our items “hot off the press”. We are also revising our Sponsorship Incentives to be much more desirable by our Members. This will start with a special Christmas Gift offering for each of our Members. Our focus now is on updating our marketing information and materials. Some of the new opportunities will be available as soon as October 1st, while others will help us ring in the New Year! You will be receiving much more detailed information about these drives in the days to come. I am very excited about the possibilities these new opportunities bring, both for the Club as well as for our Current and Prospective Members. I look forward to hearing from you! My Direct Line: (478) 330-6469 or email: [email protected]. 4 Golf News Match Play Championship Matches are posted in the Golf Shop. Stop in and see who you’re playing with. Guest Day Sunday, September 18th Members may bring Guests for $43 + tax Driving Range Open Every Tuesday From 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm Senior Club Championship September 24th & 25th Format: 36 holes individual stroke play (Gross & Net) Saturday– 9 am double tee time start Sunday– Noon double tee time start Entry Fee: $85 per player Includes cart fee both days, prizes, and lunch on day 2 Must be at least 55 years old to participate. Course, Clubhouse and Golf Shop are closed. Making Tailgate Arrangements for the BIG GAME? Come to the Brickyard, and bring your friends! October 7th, 8th, & 9th Volunteers Needed If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Nate (478)-477-6765. An Evening of Tapas and Vino Friday, September 16th The idea of tapas today is used to encourage conversation so that your focus is on your companions, not a meal. This Brickyard event is designed for the same intent, but also for you to sample the selections for the new wine list. Our friend, Vic D Hubbard, a local Wine Educator and Connoisseur, will be present to discuss and answer questions about the International array of wines combined with the delectable assortment of Tapas prepared by Chef Mattie and our staff. Reduced prices for Brickyard Vineyard Club Members! Make sure you save the date, corral your friends and be at The Brickyard for an Evening of Tapas and Vino! 5 vs. Saturday, October 29, 2011 Join us to see the BIG game on the BIG screen in the Pavilion. Wings, Chicken Fingers, Burgers and Beer. A Rule Reminder… Provided to you by the Social/House Committee To be sure that all Members keep the Club up to date on their mailing and email addresses. If an email or mailing address changes, the Member is responsible for updating the Club. If you have moved, are not receiving emails, or would like to verify your information, please do so by contacting Christina, Membership Director. Holiday Calendar of Events Book Your Business & Holiday Functions Now December 3: Children’s Christmas Party December 4, 11 and 18: Santa Sunday’s Brunch December 20: Holiday Membership Party December 22: Traditional Christmas Eve December 31: New Years Eve Celebration December dates are quickly filling up; only a few more open dates! Call Christina or Luis to book your event Thanksgiving, November 24: Club Closed Christmas Day, December 25: Club Closed New Year’s Day, January 1: Club Closed Save the Date Zumba Toning is Coming to the Brickyard! 3rd Sunday Brunch October 16th Monday Nights from 5 pm until 6, beginning 9/12. Join Jasmine Peschel, licensed Zumba Instructor, certified by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, and Personally Insured. Jasmine teaches Zumba classes at The Wellness Center and now the Brickyard! The Bibb County Sherriff's Department will be at the Brickyard to teach us about Safety Awareness! 6 W Monthly Golf Shop Specials: Free 30 Minute Golf Lesson: Call to schedule a time In stock Cutter and Buck pants: Buy one at regular price and get a second pair 50% off Reminder: All members please turn in your scorecards when you finish playing. Upcoming Events: September 2nd- 8:30am Golf Outing Course will be closed until 1:00pm e have accomplished quite a lot on the course in the last month. Most of these tasks help ensure a healthy stand of grass for the future. We finished our last aerification of the greens. We are continually grooming and sanding them to try and keep the grain down to a minimum. We spiked, verti-cut and sprayed a plant growth regulator on the fairways. When we verti-cut, this helps to stand the grass up before we cut it and helps thin the grass out for a better playing surface. The grooming of the greens is the same thing but to a lesser degree. We verti-cut all tees and fertilized them. We verti-cut all collars and approaches. We had several trees and broken limbs removed that were dead or dying and we had the stumps removed. This month we will be getting ready for the Brickyard Collegiate tournament. This is generally just keeping everything maintained and just fine tuning some things. We will be fertilizing and pre-emerging the entire golf course on Tuesday, September 6th. See you on the course, September 5th- Labor Day; Course & Driving range will be open Briane Faletto Class A Superintendent September 12th- 8:30am Golf Outing Call Golf Shop for tee times. September 18th- Guest Day; Guest Guests pay $43 + tax 3030 September 24th & 25th- Senior Club Championship Saturday-9 am double tee time start Sunday-12noon double tee time start Must be at least 55 years old to participate $85 per player: includes golf, lunch on day 2, and prizes September 27– Golf Course & Clubhouse Open See you around the club, Nate Wickline Head Golf Professional L Golf Tip of the Month ast month’s pop quiz question asked, “Is a rut made by a tractor tire considered ground under repair?” No. Such a rut is not a hole made by a greenkeeper. The committee would be justified in declaring a deep rut to be ground under repair, but not a shallow indentation made by greenkeeping equipment. Rule 25-16 This month’s pop quiz question asked, “A player, having searched for a minute for his original ball, abandoned it and walked forward to continue play with his provisional ball. Before he played the provisional ball, some spectators found the original ball before the five minute search period expired. What is the ruling?” Best wishes, Michael Kitchens Assistant Golf Professional 7 Your Brickyard Membership is Limitless... Thanks to the addition of our two new reciprocal opportunities, your Private Club membership does not stop in Macon, Georgia. Beginning September 1st, the second of the new reciprocal agreements, the National Alliance of Private Clubs, is available to you! An extra $15 a month gets you a Traveler‟s member with the Alliance– including access to privileged seating and discounted prices for Social Events such as Braves Games, shows at the Fox Theatre, concerts at Chastain, and many other special events. You also have reciprocal benefits at hundreds of Clubs worldwide, including 45 Clubs in the metro-Atlanta area for you to enjoy! Contact Christina for more details about your membership amenities. You may also visit the Alliance website to view more information: www.nationalallianceclubs.com. Here is a list of the Upcoming Concert Series at Chastain: Friday, September 23 - Earth, Wind & Fire Saturday, September 24 - Elvis Costello Saturday, October 1 - Bryan Ferry Friday, October 14 - Duran Duran Party Weekends by Wyndham: Another Special for Georgia Alliance Members one e is f the r e H ple o a f m exa efits o ’s n be veler with Tra rship ! nce mbe Me e Allia th Puerto Rico – Relaxation Weekend – November 8-12, 2011 Date- November 8-12 (Tuesday-Saturday) Lodging – Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort Website: http://wyndhamriomar.com Charleston, SC – November 9-12, 2011 or November 10-13, 2011 Date: November 9-12, (Wednesday-Saturday) or November 10-13 (ThursdaySunday) Lodging: Doubletree Guest Suites – Historic Charleston (Valet Parking Included) Website: http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/CHSCSDT-DoubletreeGuest-Suites-Charleston-Historic-District-South-Carolina/index.do All bookings and arrangements will be made by contacting the NAPC. Call Christina to begin your Alliance Membership today! Fall Fashion Show Sunday, November 13, 2011 Ladies...let the guys enjoy golfing, while you munch and freshen up on the latest fashions! Bring your friends, today is also Golf Guest Day to keep the gents busy. Fabrik, Karats and Keepsake and Macon Monogramming are already participating in this „sure to be great‟ event. A dynamic personality is needed to be our MC and Models are needed!! Know a store that might be interested in dressing one or a few of our Models? Call or email Christina to volunteer or nominate someone else! (478) 477-6765 or [email protected] 8 On August 13th, Dr. Keith Holmes used an 8 iron from 150 yards to score a Hole-In-One on hole #14. CPR r list of u o o t dd hn proud a Sharon Yaug , is d r a ! y Brick loyees e (Golf) p n li m k e ic d W ate rlos certifie tion), N ge), Ca a a r r t e is v e in B nd old (Adm (Food a (Kitchen), Har s. in a m r r y Cha , Jeffre nance), and M d ) n e h c (Kit rtifie inte Golf Ma ping) were ce at ( y e n Fin at sekee eans th ent h (Hou m a r is o h b T e D d. artm ust 23r ach dep ood e in on Aug s e g e employ d! You are in ide! least 2 ie if e t cer t Riv rs are CPR e Brickyard a t th hands a Nice shot Dr. Richard Mixon! Dr. Mixon received a nice gift on his birthday. Back on August 13, Dr. Mixon made a Hole-In-One on the fifth hole at Farmlinks Golf Club in Sylacauga, Alabama. Member Tidwell , Mr. Cole and Mr. Tony his Guest, the 2011 Rojas, were M Champio ember-Guest ns to all wh ! Thank you o in a fun- participated filled we ekend! Do you have something to brag about? We’ll be featuring this section each month in our Newsletter. Call or email Christina to submit your bragworthy news! 9 September 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu 1 National Alliance of Private Clubs available! Fri 2 Pool Open 4-7 Course Closed Until 1 pm Member Sponsored Lunch Event, Regular Lunch Service 4 Pool Open 11-7 5 Pool Open 11-7 Labor Day Course, Driving Range and Clubhouse Open All Day 11 12 6 Pool Closed for Year Fishing and Walking Club Member Sponsored Event 13 Golf Outing 18 3rd Sunday Brunch with Amphora Pottery 19 Zumba Toning 5 pm Golf Outing 20 Golf Outing 26 Senior Club Championship Zumba Toning 5 pm Express Lunch Member Sponsored Lunch Events; Regular Service Available 21 Express Lunch Member Sponsored Lunch Events; Regular Service Available Golf Guest Day 25 Express Lunch Member Sponsored Lunch Events; Regular Service Available 14 2 for 1 Dinner FREE Zumba Toning Preview 5 pm 7 27 28 2 for 1 Dinner Course and Clubhouse Open All Day! Express Lunch Member Sponsored Lunch Events; Regular Service Available 8 Burger in Paradise Night 9 Seafood Night Food and Beverage closes at 6 pm for a MemberSponsored event. 15 Member Sponsored Lunch Events; Regular Service Available 22 Ten Dollar Dinner Night 16 Tapas Night and Wine Seminar Member Lunch in Pavilion; Regular Service Available 23 Southern Soul Food Sat 3 Pool Open 10-7 Clubhouse closes at 4 pm for a MemberSponsored event. Food and Beverage Service available at Pool. 10 Member Sponsored Event; Regular Dinner Service Available 17 Food and Beverage closes at 4 pm for a Member event. 24 Food and Beverage closes at 4 pm for a Member event. Senior Club Championship 29 Ten Dollar Dinner Night 30 Infusion Thai Night 10 Happy Birthday to the following members celebrating a Birthday in September! Don’t forget to redeem your Birthday present from the Brickyard. Receive a complimentary appetizer or dessert within 30 days of your Birthday while enjoying dinner at the Club. This applies to all Brickyard Members, spouses and children. Simply let your server know you are celebrating your special day. Don Blackburn Janet Blackburn Suzanne Clark Catherine Davis Dan Welton Shannon Stuart Charles McElheney Renee McCrory Roger Mills Thomas Rutledge Will Rutledge Julia G. Baldwin John Thigpin, Jr. Colleen Beringer Bruno Betzel Michael A. Lawrence Michael Williams Ronald S. Fradeneck Charles E. Schaible Frank L. Gaudry Kris Daniel Michael Phillips Brian Beringer Shannon L. Durden W. Carl Reynolds Hollis S. Marbut James B. Pierce Susan Ogburn Gaylyn McMichael Michael H. Misinco Phil Hardin Stephanie Payne Harry Hull Kenneth Sams Todd Greene Hugh Carver Miki Folsom Jeffrey Rutledge Sumner Carlton Anne H. Pryor Alan Carlton Conner Albright Debbie Henderson Lance Toland, Jr. Max Chandler Mary Frances Cooper Cynthia Walker Trisha Woods 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 10th 10th 11th 11th 11th 11th 12th 12th 13th 14th 14th 14th 15th 16th 16th 18th 19th 20th 20th 21st 21st 22nd 22nd 23rd 25th 25th 26th 27th 27th 28th 29th 30th Mattie Lewis Executive Chef 478-477-6765 Briane Faletto Golf Course Superintendent 478-787-1049 [email protected] Michael Kitchens Assistant Golf Professional 478-477-6765 Regina Lamar Dining Room and Catering Supervisor 478-477-6765 Donovan Lewis Food and Service Manager 478-477-6765 Luis Pardal General Manager 478-477-6765 or 706-580-3651 [email protected] Christina Raimo Membership Services Coordinator 478-477-6765 or Direct Line: 478-330-6469 [email protected] Rusty Singleton Assistant Superintendent 478-447-4374 [email protected] Nathan Wickline Head Golf Professional 478-477-6765 [email protected] Sharon Yaughn Club Controller 478-477-6765, ext. 221 [email protected]