THE WOODLANDS CLUB

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Committee Briefs

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SEPTEMBER 2014

VOLUME 9

All you party animals,

let’s have some fun!

Come on a jungle safari, who knows what you’ll see…

could it be a lion, elephant or monkeys in a tree?

The expedition (Adult Anniversary Party) will take place

on Friday, September 26th at 6PM

So come man or beast and indulge in our safari feast -

a room full of stations and delightful creations.

This will be an evening event of food, drinks, music,

dancing and adventure.

$60 admission (tax & gratuities included)

RSVP online or with Reception.

Open Seating (no reserved tables)

See Menu on Page 5.

It promises to be a time!

In this Issue:

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Calendar

September 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Labor Day 2

Taste of Tuesday Buffet

Aerification

3 Aerification

4 Aquatics/ Fitness

Committee Aerification

5

Larry Williams Band

Aerification

6

7

Homeowners Tournament

8 Green

Committee Bigelow/ Gorham

Savings Outing Dining Closed

9 Membership Committee Clubhouse Committee

Men’s Fall Twilight

League Begins Taste of Tuesday

Buffet

10 Tennis

Committee

11 Golf

Committee

Wine Tasting Dinner

12

Steve Grover & Duane Edwards

13

14 15 Finance

Committee Catholic Charities

Outing Dining Closed

16

Taste of Tuesday Buffet

17

Board of Governors

Women’s Golf Year End Celebration

18

Barbara Bush Tournament

19

Men’s Fall Classic

Cocktail Party

Carmine Combo

20

Men’s Fall Classic

Women’s Fall

Classic

21

Men’s Fall Classic

22 Autumn Begins

Opportunity Alliance Outing

Dining Closed

23

SMWGA Founders

Scramble

Taste of Tuesday Buffet

24 25 26

Woodlands 26th Anniversary Celebration

27

Interior Painting Class

28 29

Key Private Bank Outing

Dining Closed

30

Taste of Tuesday Buffet

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Message from Membership I’d like to start off my note this month by thanking ALL of the employees of The Woodlands

Club who helped to make the August 22nd Family Fun Fest a huge success. Pulling off an event

of this size was no small feat and their attention to details and member service was remark-

able.

It was wonderful to see and talk to so many members and guests at the Family Fun Fest. Pho-

tos of members and guests enjoying the festivities will be available on our website shortly in a

special on-line photo album.

Our next big Woodlands event is an adult only event. Take a safari with us on Friday, Septem-

ber 26th during our 26th Anniversary Safari Themed Celebration. The price to attend the event

is $60/person (tax & gratuity included) which includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, musical

entertainment, dancing and more. Event details are on the front page of the newsletter and on

posters throughout the Club. We’d love to have a big crowd attending, so guests are welcome. Aside from the Family

Fun Fest, this is our biggest event of the year and so we plan to make it a memorable one. Please join us, as this prom-

ises to be a WILD time. Jungle safari attire is optional.

Looking forward to seeing you around the Club.

Mary Anne

From the General Manager The waning days of August mean, among many things, the end of another summer of Sports

Camp and Kiddie Kamp at The Woodlands Club. I really can’t say enough about the efforts,

attitude and talents brought to these camps not just by Damian Dow, Beth Streeter and Lynn

Dunn in their leadership roles, but each and every one of the young men and women that

make these camps an enjoyable and enriching experience for your children. I am literally al-

most in awe at times at the positive attitude these people bring to the job every day. Amazing!

I salute you all and thank you for the role you play in making The Woodlands Club such a spe-

cial place.

On a similar vein, I also want to mention this month how great of a membership I think we

have. It is impossible to describe the interactions one has on a daily basis with numerous

members from a wide variety of demographics, but that is where the seed for this theme

comes from. When I look back someday on my career I will recall all of the relationships (friendships actually) that I

forged with so many. I think my profession is somewhat unique in that regard, because it isn’t everyone that interacts

with so many on a daily basis. I will tell you that with a large influx of new members on a fairly consistent basis it isn’t

always easy to remember names, but I keep at it!

I hope the golf community is enjoying our irrigation updates. I know some may see it as no more than a fancy new sprin-

kler system, and I get that, but I can assure you that it means more. I see a project that will significantly enhance the golf

experience in ways that we won’t even see for a couple of years down the road. I see all of the benefits of proper irriga-

tion, but I also see many benefits from the increased time Ryan and crew will have for projects other than repairing irri-

gation breaks.

Until next month, we will see you around the Club.

Bill Robinson

Club News

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Dining & Social

Friday Night Entertainment is

Back! Join us in the Lounge Friday nights from

7:15pm– 9:15pm

September 5;

Larry Williams Band

September 12:

Steve Grover and

Duane Edwards

September 19:

Carmine Combo

September 26:

No entertainment in Lounge due to entertainment provided by

26th Anniversary Celebration!

Featured Wines COLUMBIA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010 Vintage

100% French Oak

30% New Oak

12-16 Months in Barrel

Wahluke Slope/Horse Heaven Hil ls/

Columbia Valley (undesignated) AVAs

Production: 5,400

LOT 314 2010 ATLAS PEAK CHARDONNAY

The nose is layered with orange blossom, lemon curd, and

toasted almond aromatics

underpinned with spicy pear and apple aromas

Vintage: 2010

Appellation: Atlas Peak 100%

Grape: Chardonnay 100%

Production: 7,300

September Featured Cocktails

CC Rider

Absolut Vodka, Limoncello, fresh

lemon, simple syrup, club soda

Last of the Mojitos

Bacardi Rum, mint, lemon, apple,

simple syrup, club soda

Tequila Mockingbird

Hornitos Tequila, Triple Sec, blood

orange, sour mix, grenadine

Jane Maple Mystery

Bordeaux Wine, Courvosier, maple

syrup, orange, Autumn spice blend

Wine Tasting Dinner Thursday September 11th

Prix Fixe $55++ per person

First Course Grilled Cumin Marinated Shrimp with Chipotle Mango Reduction

Mantinia ~ Greek White Viriatle

Second Course Roasted Fig & Balsamic Crostini with Melted Grueyer

Grilled Escarole Leaves Rimauresq Petit Rouge ~ French Red

Third Course

Seared Tuna with Spicy Red Pepper Relish & Shaved Brussels Grecco ~ Italian White

Maple Molasses Marinated Wagyu Beef Sirloin

Baked Blue Goat Cheese Grilled Asparagus

Barbera Scagliola ~ Italy

Dessert Cranberry Orange Tart with Cinnamon Crème

Sparkling Rose Cava ~ Spain

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Dining & Social

Reminders Taking Effect After Labor Day, Sept. 1:

Dining Closed on Mondays

Now that fall is here, the

Dining Room and Lounge

will be closed on Mondays

for the season.

Short Stop Hours

Tuesday through Friday:

10:00AM-6:00PM

Saturday and Sunday:

9:00AM-6:00PM

Interior Painting Class

Learn to paint any room in your home like a professional painter using the tips and tech-

niques offered in this class.

This hands-on class will let you practice what you learn.

The class will teach you:

How to prepare the room and walls for paint to ensure a good finish

How to repair medium to large holes in your walls using joint compound and a taping

knife

How to choose the right brush and roller for the job

How to “cut in” the perimeter of the room and ceiling without having to use tape

What products work best in different areas and different applications

Professional tips and techniques for a good finish

How to easily clean a brush and roller to store it for future use

Become familiar with which products are worth your time and budget

This will be a hands-on, 1 ½ hour class offered on Saturday, September 27th at 9 am in the

Fireside Room. Price includes coffee, muffins, assorted snacks and a paint brush. Cost is $25

per person and is limited to the first 8. Instructor is Scott Crepeau – Facilities

Director. Please reserve a spot online, or respond to Elizabeth at Reception before

September 19.

To Be Passed Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Dipping Sauce

Crispy Sweet Potato Chips with Bacon Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

Sesame Lime Chicken Skewers with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce

Curry & Safrron Glazed Scallops

Duck Confit Canapés with Currant Preserve

Baked Pear Blue Cheese Tartlet with Crispy Pancetta

Balsamic Basil Marinated Ostrich Skewer

Crispy Alligator Fritters

To Be Displayed Skewered Fresh Fruit & Cheese Display

With Assorted Tropical Fruits, Imported & Domestic Cheese

Assorted Crackers & Honey Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Grill Station Chef to Prepare Grilled Wild Boar Burgers

Toppings to Include: Ketchup, Spicy Mustard, Cranberry Relish &

Smoked Tomato Relish

Scalloped Potatoes Layered with Sautéed Leeks

Spinach Salad: Sun Dried Plantains, Toasted Almonds

Mango Shallot Vinaigrette

Off the Rotisserie Apple Cider Brined Whole Chickens Chopped to Order

Toppings to Include: Apple Maple Relish Smoked Papaya & Lime Relish

Ginger Basmati Rice with Fresh Scallions

Tempura Station Shrimp

Broccoli

Sweet Potato

Baby Zucchini

Ginger Thai Dipping Sauce, Spicy Simbal Tartar Sauce,

Sweet Chili Thai Sauce

Savory Lemon Grass Quinoa Cakes with

Red Pepper Scallion Confetti

Boston Bibb Salad: Toasted Sesame Seeds,

Shaved Carrots, Bean Sprouts & Ponzu Vinaigrette

Honey Tamari Glazed Halibut with Banana Chips

Vegetable Lo Mein Noodles

For Dessert Assorted Sweet Confections

26th Anniversary Safari Dinner Reception

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Golf

From the Director of Golf and the Golf Committee

While the season is winding down, Fall is still a great time to highlight some basic golfer

responsibilities regarding care for the course. The first two reminders relate to the dam-

age caused by the golfer when playing the game and are the direct responsibility of the

player to mitigate. The second two reminders are also the golfers responsibility and al-

though they do not cause damage they directly affect how the course plays for the play-

ers that follow you.

The most obvious is the replacement of divots. If there is a solid divot that

remains intact it should be replaced and firmly stepped down with your foot.

The next critical golfer responsibility is to immediately repair your ball mark and at least one other

when you walk on the putting surface. The point here is to immediately and gently use the surround-

ing turf to fill the mark. Just tapping down the mark with your putter does not provide any benefit.

Work the turf that was pushed back forward, then gently work some turf in from the sides, and tap

down the area with your putter. The finished product should hardly be noticeable and should heal

within 3-7 days.

Another critical thing is to tap the sand off your shoes as you exit the bunker. This affects playability

of the putting surface. This, along with repairing yours and one other ball marks will do wonders to improve the playability of the putting surface.

Bunker rake placement is often debated but our current philosophy is to place the rake on the low

side of the bunker parallel to play and outside the bunker.

The next few reminders relate to how we choose to get around the golf course. We realize golf carts are nec-

essary but they cause a great deal of damage from soil compaction and turf wear which add substantial expense

to the maintenance of the golf course.

Always keep golf carts 30 yards away from green complexes.

If the cart rule is 90º please adhere to the rule. 90º does not mean drive down the center of the fair-

way.

Always keep all 4 tires on the path. Do not pull off the path even slightly.

Avoid sharp turns on fairways; this pushes and scars the turf.

Pull carts should not be pulled across tees or greens.

Pull carts should be used only in the fairway or rough.

Never park a pull cart on the green approaches or collars around the greens.

Stand bags should not be placed on tees, approaches or collars.

By following these simple directions and easy rules the golf course will look and play nicer for all club members.

Thank you for taking your responsibilities seriously.

Doug Van Wickler, PGA

Congratulations to the Newest Members to the

WOODLANDS HOLE-IN-ONE HALL OF FAME

Kerry Robillard

June 30, 2014

Hole #7, 153yds

8 iron

Brent Profenno

July19, 2014

Hole #5,155yds

7 iron

Fred Palmer

August13, 2014

Hole #5,140yds

5 hybrid

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September Reminders

Labor Day:

Monday, September 1

All guest

restrictions

during prime time

are waived for this

holiday.

Tuesday– Friday, Sep-

tember 2-5 Greens,

collars and ap-

proaches will be

aerified if conditions

permit. Expected

recovery time of 10

to 14 days.

September Golf Events

Monday, September 1 Labor Day: Course opens at 6:30AM

Sunday, September 7 Homeowners Tournament 2:00PM shotgun start; limited morning tee times available

Monday, September 8 Bigelow/Gorham Savings Outing: Course closed until 3:00PM

Tuesday, September 9 Men’s Twilight Fall league begins

Monday, September 15 Catholic Charities Outing: Course closed until 6:30PM

Wednesday, September 17 Women’s Year-end Celebration of Golf (in the lounge after twilight league)

Thursday, September 18 Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital Outing: Course closed until 6:30PM

Friday, September 19 Men’s Fall Classic “A” Player Draw Party and Pari-mutuel

Saturday, September 20 Men’s Fall Classic (round one); Women’s Fall Classic Tournament

Sunday, September 21 Men’s Fall Classic (round two)

Monday, September 22 Opportunity Alliance Outing: Course closed until 6:30PM

Tuesday, September 23 SMWGA Outing: Course closed until approx. 3:00PM

Monday, September 29 Key Private Bank Outing: Course closed until 3:00PM

Golf

October Golf Events

Friday, October 3 One-Day Member-Guest 12:00PM shotgun start

Saturday, October 4 Credits Championship: Morning tee times- course open for play

Sunday, October 5 Credits Championship: Morning tee times- course open for play

Laurie Hyndman, Mary Brandes, Cecily Whiting, Kathi O'Grady

CONGRATS

2014 CLUB

CHAMPIONS!

Men’s Club:

Johnny Powers

Women’s Club:

Mary Brandes

Johnny Powers

20% Off All In-Stock

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PEBBLE BEACH FLIGHT

Anthony Berlucchi & Bill Kohut 52 Points

Paul White & John Burrell 49 Points

PINE VALLEY FLIGHT

Johnny Powers & Frank Collins 54 Points

Dan McCarron & Wayne Johnson 45 Points

AUGUSTA NATIONAL FLIGHT

Gordon Chibroski & Tom Chard 49 Points

Jim Farragher &Bill Bearce 47 Points

BALTUSROL FLIGHT

David Osswald & John Bykowski 53 Points

Danny Harkins & Vaughn Clark 50 Points

PINEHURST FLIGHT

Rick Vail &Dick Roy 56 Points

Tim Hiscock & Marek Zejda 47 Points

OAKMONT FLIGHT

Mark Britten & Adam Britten 56 Points

Mark Garrepy & Brad Brazell 53 Points

SHINNECOCK FLIGHT

Ted Wirth &Jeff Johnson 56 Points

Michael Ianno & Patrick O’Reilly 54 Points

CONGRESSIONAL FLIGHT

Andy Altman &Ian Altman 51 Points

John Lemieux & Erik Theriault 49 Points

MERION FLIGHT

Mike Ryan &Vic Taylor 51 Points

Walter Gorman & Jim Rowean 48 Points

WINGED FOOT FLIGHT

Gary Serino & Richard Serino 58 Points

David Maxsimic & Jeff Olsen 54 Points

Golf

Men’s Invitational Final Results

2014 CHAMPIONS Tom Chard and

Gordon Chibroski

2014 RUNNERS UP Gary Serino & Rick Serino

CLOSEST TO THE PIN CONTEST

Friday Hole #5 Ian Altman 7’1”

Saturday Hole #5 Brad Brazell 1’5”

Friday Hole #13 Mike Ryan 18”

Saturday Hole #13 Michael Sosnowski 5”

Saturday Hole #7 Mike Sweeney 3’ 4 1/2”

Friday Hole #17 John Bowen 5’1”

Saturday Hole #17 Tom Chard 9’ 11”

LONG DRIVE CONTEST

Friday Hole #18 Steve deCastro

Saturday Hole #15 Adam Britten

SECOND DAY POINTS

Gary Serino & Rick Serino 27

Tim Hiscock & Marek Zejda 26

Mike Ianno & Patrick O’Reilly 24

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Golf

Women’s Member–Guest Final Results

1ST PLACE LOW GROSS Cecily Whiting/Catherine Studly

Kathi O’Grady/Micki Meggison

1ST PLACE LOW NET Cindy Maxsimic/Barb Taylor

Joann Ray/Mary Palman

2nd Net

Kirsten Martin/Fran McRay

Barbara McArthur/Laura Blanchette

3rd Net

Roxane Cole/Cheryl Cole

Janet Nelson/Cindy Choate

Closest to the Pin #7

Alex Callam

Campagne #17

Micki Meggison

Long Drive #18

Mary Brandes

Straightest Drive

Laura Blanchette

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Aquatics Beginning Adult Swimming Wednesdays 9:45AM -10:30AM September 10- December 10

No lesson Thanksgiving week Cost: $156 (13 week session)

Definitely a FUN CLASS!

Has swimming “NEVER BEEN YOUR THING” but you thought it would

be good for your health?

It is said that misery likes company, but then again, a party of 1 is no fun

so…definitely invite a friend.

If you are a non-swimmer or consider yourself a beginner or an

“uncomfortable swimmer”…then this is the class for you.

Call Beth @ 781-3104 ext.112 OR e-mail bstreeter@thewoodlands.org to

register. Class minimum: 4

WRONG DAY? BAD TIME OF DAY? Call or e-mail Beth and let her know

you’d like a different time.

Adult Introduction to Lap Swimming Wednesdays 9:45AM -10:30AM September 10 - December 10

No lesson Thanksgiving week Cost: $156 (13 week session)

Requirements: Must be able to swim a minimum of 1 length of any stroke.

Swimmers will learn how to take their current ability and put it into an effec-

tive workout. We will be working toward swimming the mile (or more de-

pending on ability). Swimmers also learn how to use the pace clock, take

stroke counts, swim some typical practice sets, use swim equipment and re-ceive some technical instruction. Call Sheilla at 781-3104 ext. 116 to register.

Adult Swim Training Thursdays 10:30AM - 11:15AM September 11 - December 11

No lesson Thanksgiving week Cost: $156 (13 week session)

This class will focus on endurance and speed. Swimmers with previous swim-

ming experience, triathletes and those who have completed our introduction

to lap swimming are welcome. Call Sheilla at 781-3104 x116 to register.

If you are interested in Adult Swimming and these days/times do not work for you

please contact Sheilla at 781-3104 x116 and let her know what would work.

Aqua Aerobics Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

September 8 - December 31

10:30AM - 11:30AM

No classes 11/26, 11/28

Cost: $242

Call Sheilla at 781-3104 x116 to register.

Class minimum: 6 registrants

End of Season Reminders

All pools No Lifeguard on duty starting

September 2nd.

Children must be supervised

by an adult

(18 years or older).

Outdoor Pool

Hours: 6:00AM - Dusk

Outdoor Pool closes

September 22nd.

For the most current open pool

hours, please visit

www.thewoodlands.org

Thank You Kiddie Kamp

Junior Counselors! A special note of thanks to the

wonderful Junior Counselors who

brought heir enthusiasm, joy, kind-

ness, patience, and talent to share

with the four to six year olds.

Sarah Baumann

Abigail Blakeman

Ella Coffin

Mia Cooney

Clara Geci

Lindsey Lefevre

Annie Lowenstein

Maggie O’Brien

Daisy Parker

Claire Phillips

Olivia Teufel

Jessica Troubh Lizzie Weisberg

Tot Swim Ages: 6 months - 3 years

Tuesdays 10:30AM -11:00AM

September 9– December 9

No class Thanksgiving week

Cost: $156

One parent/adult must accompany

child in water. Please call Sheilla at 781

-3104 x116 to register.

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Fall Fitness Highlights

From the Director of Fitness Summer Sports Camp 2014: Thank you Members for a great Summer!!! Sports Camp

comes and goes each year and since its creation in 1994, it has put its mark on the tradi-

tion of a Woodlands Club Summer. I wanted to thank all the Staff, as well as all the assist-

ing staff, who support our wonderful camp and help make things happen. Thanks to all of

you, camp was a tremendous success again. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication.

A big thank you to our Sports Camp Staff:

Lynn Dunn, Parker Dunn, Lizzie Goodrich, Nick Tenney, Alex Teufel and Madison Buck-

ley.

Thank you to our Junior Counselors:

Ike Kiely, Alex Smith, Lyndsey LeFevre, Henry Janosick, Carl Saba, Ella Buchanan, Will Bopp, Jared Troubh, Elias

Rapkin Stiles, Connor Perron, Hank Jacobsen, Noni Houck, and Tyler Gee.

Thanks to our departments and professionals who assist in putting together a great Camp:

Chef Stephanie and our Kitchen Staff, Karen, Scott and our Housekeeping Staff, Administration Staff, Tom and

our Tennis Staff, Beth and Aquatics Staff and Doug and John in Golf, thanks for being part of a great team! Thank you all so much for all you do.

We will miss you Joe Lembo! Joe will be leaving the Woodlands Club in mid-September and heading to the

West Coast… “Beverly Hills that is”… to pursue a life in a warmer climate. I know Joe will be missed. For the

last 9 years, Joe has helped a wide range of our members either really early in the morning, late at night or on

the weekend, live healthier lifestyles. Joe, thank you for all you have done, we will miss you here as part of the

Woodlands Club Family at the club, and good luck with your future endeavors.

Yours in health,

Damian

Fitness

Ski Conditioning

Wednesdays 5:30PM October 1-29

$70 per person

This express style class will be a 30 minute blast of exercises that

condition the legs, core and arms for the approaching ski season.

This will be a circuit style class emphasizing endurance training, plyo-

metrics and strengthening so you can ski the slopes all day.

Instructor: TBD Min: 5 Max: 11

Muscle Concentration Clinics

Mondays 10AM September 8-29

$8 Per person per class

This Learn-By-Doing Clinic is a 4 week workshop where you will

learn exercises specific for each of the highlighted muscle groups.

You will definitely be put through the exercises so you can be sure

you are doing it the right way. Each clinic is 45 minutes and will re-

quire a 5 person minimum to run. Meets in Fitness Center Studio1.

Please email Damian at ddow@thewoodlands.org to sign up.

September 8 Glutes

September 15 Abs

September 22 Inner Thigh/Outer Thigh

September 29 Core & Low Back

Squash Clinic (Adults)

Mondays/Wednesdays 10:00AM-10:30AM Starts October 6 (11weeks)

$145 per person

Interested in squash (the game, not the vegetable)? Whether you

have been playing a while or are new to the game, come get coaching

advice, a chance to drill, and play various conditioned games. Class

min 3, max 6 - Spots will fill up quickly. Please email Josh Griffith at

jgriffith@thewoodlands.org to sign up.

Squash Clinic (Kids)

Mondays/Wednesdays 4:00PM - 4:30PM Starts October 6 (11weeks)

$145 per person

Ever wanted your child to learn the game of Squash ? Now is the

time. This game based clinic will keep kids moving, having fun and

sweating while learning the fundamentals of the game. Josh will

cover all aspects of the game from proper grip and swing technique

to different shots and strategy. Min 3 - Max 6. Please email Josh Grif-

fith at jgriffith@thewoodlands.org to sign up.

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“What’s the Call?”

Here’s the scenario: This edition isn’t a rule scenario, but more of a

court observation. At the professional level, what

is the AVERAGE height at which a player’s ground-

stroke passes over the net? HINT: It’s not what it

appears to be on television!

What do you do?

The Answer to August’s

“What’s the Call”

The scenario: While playing doubles, you hit a crosscourt shot

that was in and bounced wide into the adjacent

court. The player on that court was getting ready

to return serve, and when they saw the incoming

ball they swatted it out of the way. Your opponent

asks for a let on the basis of a hindrance.

The answer: A player on an adjacent court is considered to a

“permanent fixture” just like the divider cur-

tains. The point is over immediately when any

player on an adjacent court touch your ball, re-

gardless if you had a chance to return the ball in

play or not.

Tennis

Club Championships

The 2014 Club Championships are upon us and signups are in the pro

shop. Registrations are being taken now for all draws. The deadline to

sign up is SEPTEMBER 22rd. Draws will be released on September 26th

and match play will begin on September 29th. For more information,

please contact the tennis department at 781-2922, or feel free to drop

by!

Fall and Winter Mixed Doubles

Anyone interested in FALL or WINTER Mixed Doubles league play,

please contact Jon Parry in our Pro Shop. Teams are being formed now

for 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 teams. Come join the fun!

Fall and Winter Programming

There will be some exciting new updates to our Fall/Winter program

that will be released in the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned to see

what’s going on!

Court Etiquette

Please be courteous to the players/lessons around you. This would in-

clude waiting for points to end before crossing a court, loud distrac-

tions, inappropriate language etc.

Contracts begin September 8th

NEW GEAR! Roger Federer’s new racket is due to be re-

leased on October 1st! The new frame has

been in the works for many years and the wait

is over. The staff here is looking forward to

taking this frame for a test drive and would en-

courage anyone to give it a whirl as well. Look

for this soon in our pro shop!

Slugger from the Portland Sea Dogs paid a visit to the Junior Tennis Clinic!

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A Brief Introduction from the New Member Communications Specialist I am excited to have taken on this role at the Woodlands.

This position really is a perfect combination of my hospital-

ity and communications experiences.

A little background on my end, I spent the past five years

working as a guest service supervisor and revenue manager

at the Hampton Inn in Wells. During that time, I also wrote

and edited freelance for a variety of companies. Leading up

to that, I attended St. Joseph’s College in Standish and

earned my degree in Communications.

As you can see, I have made a few slight changes to the

newsletter, hopefully nothing you find too drastic. I’d love

to hear your feedback and suggestions regarding anything

“member communications” related so I can continually im-

prove and provide you with the best product possible .

I look forward to meeting everyone, and to the projects we

have ahead. Thus far, everyone has been more than wel-

coming and incredibly helpful.

Thank you all,

Brittany Bar tlett

Club News (Continued)

I asked Bill for an opportunity to write and thank the members I have met on the course, on the range, in the Fitness Center

and in the Dining Room since my wife and I joined the club.

Because of a reoccurrence of cancer, my left leg was removed at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in a very complicated, 21

hour operation in December of 2012. After six months of enforced bed rest to allow the surgically joined bones to heal, I re-

turned to playing golf in June of 2013, and joined the club early this spring. As those of you who have met me know, I am de-

termined to play golf at the highest level I can, given the limitations of my artificial leg. My goal for this summer is to break 90

from the member’s tees. I am closing in on the goal having shot several rounds in the low 90’s. At some point before fall I will

shoot my first round below 90 in more than two years.

However, the most important part of my journey has not been the actual golf on the course; it has been the tremendous sup-

port and encouragement I have received since we joined the club. To a person, everyone I have met has been tremendously

welcoming and has gone out of their way to make me feel comfortable. Because of my artificial leg I am unable to climb hills of

even a slight grade without great effort. As a result, I must take a golf cart close to greens and tees (where normally you would

NEVER see a cart). While I always stay in the rough and away from any manicured surfaces, it must look strange to see some-

one drive a golf cart where I must in order to be able to play. My playing partners have always been supportive and helpful with

little things like hurrying to pull the pin because I walk somewhat slower than normal or offering to rake a bunker for me. I

truly enjoy the challenge that I face in rebuilding a golf swing and my overall game-- that enjoyment is heightened by the cama-

raderie I have experienced.

I am sure that long-term members know that the welcome I have received is indicative of the spirit and overall feeling of the

club, but I would be lying if I said that I did not have some trepidation about coming out to play once the course opened this

spring. My fears were unfounded and I felt the need to write to formally thank those of you who have made this transition not

just easy but truly comfortable at a very personal level.

In addition to the members, I owe a special thank you to Bill and his staff, Doug and the folks in the Pro Shop, and Ryan and his

great crew who keep the course in such wonderful shape. They all worked behind the scenes to anticipate and accommodate

my needs.

Thank you once again and I hope we will have a chance to play together soon.

John Lemieux

An Open Letter to the Golf Members at The Woodlands from Fellow Member, John Lemieux:

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Club News (Continued)

Woodlands Club Internal Directory Front Desk 207.781.3104

Front Office Fax 207.781.5226

Dining Room 207.781.3104 Ext.164

Fitness Center 207.781.3104 Ext. 110

Golf Pro Shop 207.781.2890

Tennis Pro Shop 207.781.2922

General Manager

Bill Robinson Ext. 101 brobinson@thewoodlands.org

Membership

Mary Ann MacArthur Ext. 102 mmacarthur@thewoodlands.org

Accounting

Jay Stone Ext. 152 Controller jstone@thewoodlands.org

Deanna Pelletier Ext. 122 Accounting Assistant dpelletier@thewoodlands.org

Barbara Weber Ext. 117 Accounting Assistant bweber@thewoodlands.org

Aquatics

Beth Streeter Ext. 112 Director of Aquatics bstreeter@thewoodlands.org

Sheilla Bernier Ext. 116 Aquatics Assistant sbernier@thewoodlands.org

Childcare

Lynn Dunn Ext. 120 Childcare Provider

Fitness

Damian Dow Ext. 149 Director of Fitness ddow@thewoodlands.org

Food and Beverage

Stephanie Brown Ext. 107 Executive Chef sbrown@thewoodlands.org

Dave Moran Ext. 105 Dining Room Manager dmoran@thewoodlands.org

Functions

Toni Marie Nappi Ext. 124 Event and Sales Manager tnappi@thewoodlands.org

General and Administrative

Elizabeth Fox Ext. 100 Receptionist reception@thewoodlands.org

Brittany Bartlett Ext. 104 Member Comm. Specialist bbartlett@thewoodlands.org

Golf

Doug Van Winkler Ext. 126 Director of Golf dvanwinkler@thewoodlands.org

Golf Shop Ext. 119 golfshop@thewoodlands.org

Greens and Grounds

Ryan Minzner 207.781.9954 Superintendent rminzner@thewoodlands.org

Housekeeping

Karen Hadley Ext. 111 Housekeeping Supervisor

Maintenance

Scott Crepeau Ext. 128 Facilities Director screpeau@thewoodlands.org

Tennis

Harvey McCartney Ext. 113 Director of Tennis hmccartney@thewoodlands.org

Jon Parry Ext. 133 Assistant Pro jparry@thewoodlands.org

Committee Briefs Board of Governors:

July 16 Meeting: June 18 Minutes were approved. President’s opening remarks reported

general club status favorable and clubhouse conditions tour. General Manager re-

ported Initiation fees well above budget; clean water and sediment reported in ponds

and streams. Course generally in good shape, sand bunker condition discussed; irriga-

tion project must be communicated to membership. Membership is strong; pool event

received positive feedback.

Aquatics and Fitness Committee:

August 7 Meeting: Nominating committee made presentation regarding finding new

board members. Fitness reported increased revenue; sports camp full with expenses

and injuries down. Fall class schedule in the works with signups on 8/22. Comment

card regarding remotes was addressed by affixing remotes. Aquatics reported full

Kiddie Kamp and swim lessons; parent/child swim social planning. Swimsuit spinner

discussed, exploring acquiring one during next budget.

Clubhouse Committee:

August 13 Meeting: Nominating committee explained goals to have board diversified

with committee and business experience. Dining room chair upholstery showing wear

and tear, worse in adult dining than family. New fabric choices selected. Ballroom and

Lobby in need of updating.

Finance Committee:

August 18 Meeting: June minutes were approved as written. The Controller provided a

brief review of July’s favorable results, noting strong results in Golf. The committee

discussed a member proposal to add another class of membership. The committee

recommended to the board against such action. The General Manager provided an

recommendation to strengthen our delinquency policy. The topic was tabled for fur-

ther analysis on the subject. The meeting closed with a brief review of the 2015

Budget schedule.

Golf Committee:

No meeting held in August.

Green Committee:

August 11 Meeting: Nominating committee presented information on committee ap-

pointments and nominating process. Golf course holding up well to tournaments, out-

ings and rain. Flagging for irrigation began, and ultimate 2014 goal is to complete main

lines and green loops. Nursery areas for turf replacement on 7,8,15-17 discussed.

Reviewed driving range grade proposes, forecasting price and work timeline for sand

trap sand replacement.

HR Committee:

No meeting held in August.

Membership Committee:

No meeting held in August.

Nominating Committee:

No meeting held in August.

Tennis Committee:

August 13 Meeting: Discussion of court etiquette and plans to post reminder signage

near all courts. Determined no broad demand for changes to reservation system to

include standing reservations or contract time. Proposal for new 6 week clinics with

advance registration. Report from club championship subcommittee discussing segre-

gation of classes by USTA rankings, guidelines for junior participation and scheduling

conflict resolution.

Committee Rosters

Board of Governors

Mark Fasold

President

Christopher Miles

Vice President

Paul Strasenburgh

Treasurer

Matt Chin

Clerk

Jim Burke

Christine DeMichael

Rich Emerson

Cindy Maxsimic

Laura Sosnowski

AQUATICS/FITNESS COMMITTEE

Susan Clifford - Chair

Jane Bopp

Melissa Christie

Judith Goodrich

Steve Hendry

Katie VerLee

Joe Walden

Laura Sosnowski - Board Liaison

CLUBHOUSE COMMITTEE

David Kelley - Chair

Marc Gagnon Kelley Holland

Lois Lengyel Linda Rathbun

Bill Shain

Paul Strasenburgh - Board Liaison

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Tom Hyndman - Chair

Jim Burke

Johann Gouws

Gordon Hamlin

Mark Fasold - Board Liaison

Christopher Miles - Board Liaison

Paul Strasenburgh - Board Liaison

GOLF COMMITTEE

Paul White - Chair

Anthony Berlucchi

Frank Frye

Patty Lage

Kathi O’Grady

Mike Ryan

Walter Wallace Pam Wichroski Andy York

Cindy Maxsimic - Board Liaison

GREEN COMMITTEE

Stuart Carter - Chair

Roxane Cole

Dale Lalone

Connie Lannon

Don Neidetcher

Scott Weymouth

Matt Chin - Board Liaison

HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE

Judy Beressi - Chair

Bill Goodspeed

David Wilson

Christie DeMichael -Board Liaison

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Bill Becker - Chair

Abbie Carter Gordon Chibroski Kelly Devlin-DeRice Adrianna DeRice

Roberta Jackson

Tiffany McKenna

Michael Sosnowski

Rich Emerson - Board Liaison

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Drew Swenson - Chair

Curran Burfeind

Scott Carter

Susan Clifford

Mark Lannon

David Maxsimic

Regina Walsh

TENNIS COMMITTEE

Allen Bruce - Chair

Bob Epstein

Anne LaFond

Lori Poulin

Christie Rana

Eric Uhl

Jon Young

Jim Burke - Board Liaison

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