AQUATICS NEWSThe Spotswood Dolphin Swim Team had an undefeated season this summer and won the League championship for the first time in 26 years of existence. Each meet we swam better than the week before and at the championship meet, we scored 200 points over the next contender for an awesome finish.

Thanks goes to our coaches that taught everything from starts, flip turns. stroke development, streamlines, under water pull outs, no breathing, and overall endurance and speed so we could dominate this season. Coaches for the Dolphin team are Dane and Austin Folsom, Dr. Cathy Slusher, Dr. Brent Lenz, Dr. Mark Gabriele, and Kevin Gorby.

The team would like to thank all the lifeguards that helped at our meets this year and working along side the parent volunteers to show the visiting team how we run a smooth swim meet. Also thanks goes to Aki for his assistance and support of the team. We even had Board of Directors from the club work at several meets testing out the new technology for timing and recording the swimmers times.

We also had a Junior Dolphin Swim program that teaches young kids from 4-6 water safety, and beginning techniques for swimming. This was a successful program and is a wonderful way to introduce young swimmers to the team in the future. These little swimmers would come to a home meet and show off their skills while the entire team cheered them across the shallow end of the pool.

All the swimmers received their trophies and ribbons at our annual end of season banquet held at the club on July 28th. We filled the ballroom and even had live music. Certain swimmers were recognized for receiving team awards.

Many swimmers broke Spotswood Dolphin Swim team records. We have three record board posters that are displayed all season at the pool. We invite you to go to the pool and see these boards. They are changed each week if a record is broken. We even had swimmers break champ records on Saturday, July 25 at JMU Godwin pool at the championship meet.Jacob Emmerman broke the 13-14 Back and free records, Jessie Arnold broke the 15-18 Backstroke record and Julia Sheffer broke the 15-18 freestyle record.

Go to the Spotswood Dolphins website www.sccdolphins.com to see the end of season video that was shown at the banquet. It was a culmination of the season and a great reminder that a new day has come for the Spotswood Dolphin Swim Team.

Karen FolsomTeam Manager - Spotswood Dolphins

August 2015Spotswood Spotlight2015 League Champions!

SWIM TEAM AWARDS DOLPHIN AWARDDavid Becchi

NOAH TERSCHUEREN AWARDNoah Gabriele

MOST COACHABLEHolly Bill , Tessa Gorby, and Gabby Atwell

MOST DEDICATEDSierra Hepner, Lucy Ludwig, Max Turner

BEST PRACTICE ATTENDANCECampillo Family

NEWCOMER OF THE YEARRennie Shaffer and Miles Sawyer

MOST ENTHUSIASTICWade Marble and Sadie Deeble

CHAMPS CRUSHMaya Waid, Jacob Emmerman, and Julia Sheffer

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SCC DOLPHINS TEAM ROSTER Coaches: Dane & Austin Folsom

Bryan AlbertsonKyle Albertson Owen Albertson Cale Allen Annika Amato Kasey Ansell Kelli Ansell Jessie Arnold Andy Asfa Ryan Asfa Gabrielle Atwell David Becchi Ben Bellamy Holly Bill Tommy Bill Grayson Blye Nicholas Blye Abby Botticelli Katie Botticelli Maggie Botticelli Jacob Byrd Aidan Cahill Colin Cahill Abby Campillo Anna Campillo Isabel Campillo

Macie Clements Caleb Corder Emma Corder Gary Corder John Corder Joshua Corder Kate Davis Olivia Davis Sadie Deeble Zoe Deeble Jacob Emmerman Sagan Emmerman Grant Folsom Suzanne Fornadel Tony Fornadel Andi Fox Grace Gabriele Noah Gabriele Lila Gorby Millie Gorby Tessa Gorby Gregory Guntharp Grady Harman Nina Harman Kathryn Hart Margaret Hart

James Henderson Nathan Henderson Caroline Hendricksen Sierra Hepner Ethan Irons Ross Iudica Charlie Jesteadt Graham Jesteadt Abner Johnson Layne Kenee Bryce Kirby Kayle Kirby Abigail Kyle William Kyle Carter Lenz Parker Lenz Evelyn Lewis Steven Lewis Alexa Lind Ben Longcor Jay Longcor Lucy Ludwig Molly Ludwig Mary Peyton Marble Wade Marble Cj McKnight

Emma McKnight Jp McKnight Anna Miller Ezra Miller Alexis Minnick Jaden Minnick Lillye Monger Jackson Nutter Morgan Nutter Colin Regan Elisavet SavidesGage SawyerMiles Sawyer Jacob Seefried Layla Seefried Claire Shaffer Rennie Shaffer Julia Sheffer Julien Steines Lleyton Steines Max Turner Macy Waid Maya Waid Evan Weakley

Inquiries:

SCC Phone NumbersMain Office | 540-433-2659Golf | 540-434-4886Tennis | 540-434-3424Pool | 540-434-5424Grounds | 540-437-4970

General ManagerAki HeydarianAHeydarian@spotswoodcc.com

Office ManagerMindy Dunnbilling@spotswoodcc.comadministration@spotswoodcc.com

Golf ProMike Kinggolf@spotswoodcc.com

Tennis ProRick Etchellsscctennisshop@gmail.com

Grounds SuperintendentKip Fitzgeraldgrounds@spotswoodcc.com

REMINDER:Making reservations enables us to serve you properly! Give us a call and let us know you will be joining us – 540-433-2659.

From the General Manager:

Dear member,

I hope everyone is having a great summer thus far. As you were informed previously, Chef Ryan left us in late June to be closer to his family in Charlottesville. Since then, I have been searching for a new executive chef. I am pleased to inform you that our search concluded two weeks ago when we hired Brian Colbert. Brian has a solid history with Food and Beverage that goes back almost twenty years. He built a French culinary foundation with C&O restaurant in Charlottesville, then moved to Louisiana to expand his knowledge in Cajun and Southern cuisine before moving back to Virginia to take over the Devil’s Backbone Brewery restaurant as executive chef. He brings a wide range of expertise to the club with a focus on local products and an environmentally friendly outlook. I am very pleased to have him on board and I look forward to working with him to bring about what you, as members, would like to see.

In addition to our newly hired chef, I have also hired an activities director, Veronica Monioudis. Veronica is a graduate of James Madison University where she majored in Hospitality Management. She is from Danville, Virginia. She will be going through extensive training for about a month in different areas of the club. After completing her training, she will be responsible for sales and marketing of catered events, sales and marketing of membership as well as communications with members through newsletters and social media outlets. She has brought great organization skills, work ethic and an attitude of getting the job done. I look forward to having her on board with Spotswood team. She will do great job for us at the club. Please join me in welcoming our new additions, Veronica and Brian.

I would like to acknowledge the great accomplishment of our swim team this year. Our Dolphins were undefeated and managed to take home the championship trophy. Way to go! Congratulations to our Dolphins.

Lastly, please give us a call to arrange your Christmas party as we are quickly approaching the holiday season. I want to make sure that our members have the opportunity to book their events for this year’s holiday season.

See you at the club,Aki

MEET THE CHEFBrian Colbert

Born and raised in Lynchburg, Chef Brian spent the majority of his 20s exploring the culture and food of the East Coast including Key West, Atlanta, Savannah, Virginia Beach, Boston, and New Orleans. As a product of his travels, Brian's primary culinary flavors reflect a blend of southern and Cajun influences.

After planting roots in the Shenandoah Valley with his 10-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son, Brian spent the next ten years working at C&O Restaurant in Charlottesville and then Devil's Backbone Brewery.

Stay tuned for Chef Brian's new fall menu!

DON'T MISS THESE DINING SPECIALS!

Wine Down Wednesday!Every Wednesday Starting at 5:00 p.m.What a great way to slow down and take a break from your work week. Bring friends, family, and coworkers every Wednesday and showcase your club while enjoying 50% off all bottles of wine!

Sunday a la Carte BrunchJoin us every Sunday in the main dining room. Our menu includes salads, sandwiches, and your favorite brunch dishes!

Dinner for TwoSaturday, August 15Dinner for two is held every 3rd Saturday. Join us in the main dining room and enjoy a special menu for two and wine specials!$35 per Couple

Thursday Burger & Beer NightJoin us every Thursday for specialty burgers and draft beer specials!

2016 BOARD ELECTIONSIn October, we will once again be holding elections for the Spotswood Country Club Board of Directors. This year, John Hall, Jeffrey Nemoytin, Terry Cunningham and Stacey Johnson will complete their terms.Our By-Laws state that there must be at least six (6) and no more than eight (8) candidates for election to the Board each year. The nominating committe for this year's election consists of John Hall, Ted Bechtel, Jamie Loucks, Ellen Brodersen, and Roger vonSeldeneck. If you would like to run for the Board, or would like to reccomend someone as a candidate, please contact one of these five committee members. If you do not have their contact information, please call the office at 540-433-2659.

Remember to Vote!

VERONICA MONIOUDIS

Veronica is a 2015 graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Hospitality Management and a General Business Minor. During her time at JMU, Veronica worked with Aramark, became certified in food safety through ServSafe and also received certification in tips and intervention procedures (TIPS)

Veronica spent her summers interning at the Courtyard by Marriott in her hometown of Danville, VA, where she shadowed managers and rotated departments within the hotel, with a main focus on food and beverage. While working at the Courtyard, Veronica was able to assist restaurant managers update their inventory system, train new employees, and ensure guest satisfaction. She was also able to witness VIP guest treatment when Vice President Joe Biden stayed at the property during the 2012 Obama campaign.

During her senior year at JMU, as part of her requirements for graduation, Veronica worked with a small group to plan, execute, and budget a themed dinner event for 128 guests. She worked with her group on creating a theme, and designing an environment within the dining room that brought the theme to life. From this project, Veronica became very interested in event planning, leading her to take a Wedding Planning Certification class outside of JMU.

In her free time, Veronica enjoys reading, trying new recipes, and creating new crafts for her apartment.

MEET YOUR NEW ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

FROM THE TENNIS COMMITTEE Dear SCC Members:

We wanted to send out a note regarding our recent SCC Clay Court Tennis Tournament. With 110 total entrants, it was the largest tennis tournament that Spotswood has ever hosted. In spite of the rain, there were 88 matches played in 5 days. It was a great success! With this success, it is vital we take a moment to recognize all of the efforts of Rick Etchells and the SCC tennis staff - Stefan Peric, Kevin Rinker, and Joe Dillenbeck. The rain this season has created many maintenance issues and court closures. Rick and his team invested a total of 225 man hours for this tournament which included court repair and maintenance throughout the week. The Tennis Committee wanted to extend our deepest appreciation to Rick and his staff for all of their hard work and efforts. It is quite clear that this is not just a job for this group, they are all dedicated to the courts and to the tennis program. The SCC Clay Court Tournament was in jeopardy of being cancelled. With their hard work, it was not only able to be held, but the best tournament we have had. Thank you Rick and Staff. Sincerely,Kristen Suter-Blye SCC Tennis Committee

SCC TENNIS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Mike Hendricksen

Lisa Forward

Stacey Johnson

Sandra DiPasquale

Kristen Suter-Blye

Terri Denton

UPCOMING EVENTS

Junior All Sports Camps August 4 – 7Cost is $140 for one child and $120 for each additional child. Ages 6 – 12. 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. Enjoy an hour of golf instruction, an hour of tennis instruction, and an hour of swimming instruction, followed by lunch at the pool. This camp is based on learning in a FUN and RELAXED environment. To sign up, please contact the golf pro shop.

2015 TENNIS EVENTS

Labor Day US Open MixerMonday, September 710:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

VEGAS Night TennisWednesday, September 96:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Battle of the Sexes Tennis SocialSaturday, October 31:00 to 3:30 p.m.

SCC Tennis Club ChampionshipSeptember 15 - October 16

2015 Season Wrap Up PartyThursday, November 127:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Spotswood Country Club “Get Ready for School” Dash & Dive

Come join us for a family fun event to show your competitive side!!! Our inaugural event was great fun so we want to do it again!! WHEN: Friday, August 28th TIME: 6:30 pm WHO: Everyone!! The competition will include a walk/run of approximately one mile around the club, obstacle course, tennis courts, and the swimming pool. NO SKILL NEEDED to participate!! Competition will be by age group:

Ages 10 and under Ages 11-17 Ages 18-30

Ages 31-45 Ages 46+

There will be prizes for the winner in each age group. Cost to participate: Ages 17 and under $5; Ages 18+ $10; Family of 4 or more $20 Some of the proceeds will benefit improvements to the pool!! Invite any potential members to come and have fun with you!! Following the Dash & Dive, come to the patio to enjoy the music of Mike Davis! Click the link to register for this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scc-dash-and-dive-tickets-17949706054 (To register through evite is free, however, your country club account will be billed for the entry fee. You will also be billed for your guests.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday Night Music from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmAugust 7 Chad Hanger August 14 Jimmy O August 21 Kelly May Brown August 28 Mike Davis =======================================================

Thanks to all the bike riders who participated in the Fourth of July parade! Here’s to your red, white and

blue spirit!!

2015 at a

Glance:

Saturday, August 1Pool party with music

Sunday, September 6Labor Day Weekend golf tournament, tennis tournament and picnic

Saturday, October 24Club’s Dinner Dance

Thursday, November 26Thanksgiving Buffet 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 13Santa visits with our kids

Thursday, December 24Club closes at 2:00 p.m.

Friday, December 25Club closed

Thursday, December 31New Year's Eve Early Dinner 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

From the Golf Lesson Tee:

DAY AT THE BEACH

One of the biggest reasons amateurs struggle with bunker shots is that they don't keep a level head. No, I don't mean they panic. I mean literally. Their heads dip as they swing the club down into the sand, or they pull up to try to help the ball out of the bunker. If you want to consistently skim the club through the sand under the ball—which is the whole deal on bunker shots—keep your head as level as possible. Here's how you make that happen.

GET DOWNIt's really hard to slide the clubhead through the sand and under the ball if you swing from your standard address height. The motion is too up and down. You can see here I've widened my stance to get lower to the ground. Keep in mind that whatever posture you're in, you'll need to maintain it. Don't get so low that your body isn't stable.

AIM CLOSEREven though you're supposed to hit a greenside bunker shot fat, you don't want the club entering the sand too far behind the ball. You still have to propel it out. Pick a spot just behind the ball, and focus on that spot when you swing. It might help to pretend the ball isn't even there.

KEEP MOVINGAnother thing I see amateurs do is quit on the swing when the club enters the sand. Don't be afraid you're going to hit the shot too far. Trust me, you can make a full swing as long as you skim the clubhead under the ball. It'll come out high, land softly and stop fast. That's how to set yourself up for a sandy.

-Jason Day, Golf Digest, May 2014

THE SPOTSWOOD SPECIALMen’s and Women’s apparel only, items must be of equal or lesser value

Buy 1 – Regular Price | Buy 2 – 10% off entire order

Buy 3 – 20% off entire order | Buy 4 – 30% off entire order

GOLF ANNOUNCEMENTS

Golf Shop Operation HoursMonday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Course opens at 11:00 a.m.Driving Range Closes at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday-Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Driving Range Closes at Dusk

Men's Golf AssociationThe Men’s Golf Association is in full swing, meeting every Wednesday evening at 5:30pm for 9-holes of varying formats and specials in the Lounge following play. If you haven’t signed up yet, you’re missing out…contact the Golf Shop today!

The GANGNeed a game? Call the Golf Shop and sign up for the GANG. This group is open to all Spotswood golfing members with an established handicap. We play a team format using a Stableford points system based off the White tees, so if you’re looking to have some fun and meet some new people the GANG is for you. Play from the Blue tees and the Red tees is also available, with adjustments to handicap.

Monday – Friday at 12:30 p.m.Saturday – Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

LGA & Divine NinesLadies league play is underway every Tuesday and Thursday morning. If you haven’t signed up for one or both yet please stop by the Golf Shop for more information.

UPCOMING MEN'S SENIOR MATCHES

Senior Match at WintergreenAugust 13 at 9:00 a.m.

Senior Match vs WintergreenAugust 19 at 9:00 a.m.

COURSE CLOSURES

Private OutingFriday, August 21Course closed until 1:30 p.m.

Private OutingFriday, August 28Course closed from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

MESSAGE FROM THE HANDICAP COMMITTEE

In an effort to help each member be in good standing with their handicap for tournament play, the Handicap Committee will follow a specific revision process moving forward. Each member of the committee will take part in reviewing specific days of play to ensure that each round played is posted in the handicap system. Members will have 7 days in which to post their scores from the time their round is complete. If at that time the score has not been posted they will be notified by the Committee that they have 48 hours in which to post, if that time expires a score of Even Par will be posted for that particular round. Also, in order to participate in club events, each player will be required to have a minimum of 5 posted rounds for the current year.

Call or stop by the Golf Pro Shop today for more information or to register for any of our events!

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPDate: Saturday & Sunday, August 1-2Format: 36-Hole Medal Play (Gross & Net)Time: Morning tee times both daysEntry Fee: $20 per player (carts exclusive)

SENIOR MEN’S MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPDate: August 1-30Format: Individual Net Match PlayTime: Matches to be scheduled by players – Deadlines for rounds completion 8/16, 8/23, 8/30Entry Fee: $20 per player (carts exclusive)

NINE & DINEDate: Saturday, August 8 & 29Format: 4-Person Modified ScrambleField: Limited to 48 playersTime: 4:30 p.m. ShotgunSocial Activities: Dinner following playEntry Fee: $5 per Player (Includes prizes; carts & dinner exlcusive)

KITTY GAMBILL MEMORIAL TOURNAMENTDate: Saturday, August 15Format: 4-Person ScrambleTime: 1:00 p.m. Shotgun

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Red, White & Blue Tournament

Flight 1 – Scramble1st Gross: Matt Miller, Sam Groseclose, Jeff Lindsey, Kent Miller1st Net: Ben Amoss, Pam Amoss, Danny Hales, Daniel Beam

Flight 2 – Scramble1st Gross: Greg Jesteadt, Rick Etchells, Burl Norris, Andrew Wagner1st Net: William Eldridge, Anthony Iudica, Jim Henderson, Bruce Albertson

Flight 3 – Scramble1st Gross: Don Sawyer, Miles Sawyer, Gage Sawyer1st Net: Chad McGlaughlin, Jill McGlaughlin, Grady McGlaughlin, Chad Layman

Flight 1 – Shamble1st Gross: Jim Monger, Jay Monger, Matthew Monger, Kyle Lemish1st Net: Ian Smith, Dave Saxton, Chris Driver, Randy Brownell

MESSAGE FROM THE GOLF COMMITTEE

In an effort to take better care of our course, especially during stretches of intense heat and moisture, we ask that you abide by the following cart restrictions:1. When cart paths are available please

use them2. Please keep electric carts at least 30

yards from all green complexes if not on the path

3. Please keep push carts at least 30 feet from all green complexes

4. Carts must remain on the path at all times on all Par 3s

If you have specific handicap needs, please contact the Golf Shop for special considerations.

4TH ANNUAL MONGER LUMBER CITY 2-PERSON CHAMPIONSHIPDate: Saturday & Sunday, August 15-16Day 1 – Heritage Oaks – ScrambleDay 2 – Spotswood – Best BallTime: 9:00 a.m. Shotgun both daysEntry Fee: $100 per player (includes cart fees, lunch both days & prizes)

VSGA ONE DAY TOURNAMENTDate: Monday, August 17Time: 10:00 a.m. ShotgunCourse: Closed until 3:00 p.m.

WOMEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPDate: Saturday & Sunday, August 22-23Format: 36-Hole Medal Play (Gross & Net)Time: Morning tee times both daysEntry Fee: $10 per player (carts exclusive)

MGA 4-MANDate: Saturday or Sunday, August 29-30Format: 4-Person Shamble – Best 2 Balls Gross & Net of FoursomeTime: Any time either day, make your own tee time and foursomeEntry Fee: $5 per player (carts exclusive)

VSGA WOMEN’S STATE TEAM MATCHESDate: September 1-3Course: Closed until 3:00 p.m. each day

JUNIOR GOLF CAMP!This year the Golf Professional Staff will offer three week-long Junior Golf “Boot Camps” in the months of June, July and August. The goal of this year’s camps is to provide excellent instruction while also providing a fun and competitive atmosphere to all participating juniors. With each day of the camp focusing on a new topic the program is set up to accommodate both beginning level players as well as those who are more experienced. Areas of focus will include: full swing work on both woods and irons, chipping, pitching, putting, bunker play and course manage-ment. Ages 6-14.

CAMP #3Date: 8/10 – 8/14Cost: $60Class: Limited to 10 students

JUNIOR SCRAMBLE TOURNAMENTDate: 8/22Time: 3:00 p.m.Field: Open to all Junior Boot Camp participantsSocial Activities: Cookout lunch prior to playCost: FREE. Please call and register your child for this event.

SPOTSWOOD INVITATIONALDate: Friday, September 4Format: 2-Person Best Ball (Gross & Net)Time: 2:00 p.m. ShotgunSocial Activities: Dinner and awards presentation following play

LABOR DAY TOURNAMENTDate: Sunday, September 6Format: 4-Person Scramble or Shamble – You Choose!Time: 1:30 p.m. ShotgunSocial Activities: Spotswood holiday cookout following playEntry Fee: $15 per player (carts and cookout exclusive)

HOURS OF OPERATION:

AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Wine Down Wednesday

Burger & Beer Chef's Specials & Friday Fish Fry

Live Music by Mike Davis

Chef's Specials

Pool Party with music!

Men's Club Championship

A la Carte Brunch

Men's Club Championship

Clubhouse Closed, Golf Course Open

Wine Down Wednesday

Burger & Beer Chef's Specials & Friday Fish Fry

Live Music by Chad Hanger

Chef's Specials

Nine & Dine

A la Carte Brunch

Clubhouse Closed, Golf Course Open

Wine Down Wednesday

Burger & Beer Chef's Specials & Friday Fish Fry

Live Music by Jimmy O

Chef's Specials

Dinner for Two

Monger City Open

A la Carte Brunch

Monger City Open

Clubhouse Closed, Golf Course Open

Wine Down Wednesday

Burger & Beer Chef's Specials & Friday Fish Fry

Live Music by Kelly May Brown

Chef's Specials

Nine & Dine

Junior Scramble

Women's Club Championship

A la Carte Brunch

Women's Club Championship

Clubhouse Closed, Golf Course Open

Wine Down Wednesday

Burger & Beer Chef's Specials & Friday Fish Fry

Live Music by Mike Davis

Dash & Dive

Chef's Specials

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REMINDER:Making reservations enables us to serve you properly! Give us a call and let us know you will be joining us – 540-433-2659.

Administrative OfficeMonday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Golf Shop HoursMonday – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday – Sunday7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Dining ServicesMondays - Closed

Tuesday – Thursday11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Sunday – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Lounge Mondays - Closed

Wednesday and Thursday11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Sunday – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Junior Golf Camp

Junior All Sports Camp