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Meadowbrook Country Club
APRIL 2017
MCC AIMÉ LE VIN
April 5 Details page 10
……………… WOMEN’S CLUB
MEETINGS
April 5 & 19 Details page 13
……………… SUNDAY
AT THE MASTERS
April 9 Details page 7
……………… HAPPY HOUR
April 7, 14, 21 & 28 Details page 9
……………… SAILING INTO
FASHION
April 21 Details page 13
……………… NICK’S
TOURNAMENT
April 28 & 29 Details page 3
EASTER BUFFET
More details on page 12.
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"Congratulations to Rob Imhoff for winning the men's match Play Championship with 1 up victory over
Doug Meeker in the finals" . Rob had to win 5 matches for his major championship victory!"
GOLF SHOP &
Driving Range Hours New hours begin April 10
MONDAY
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
TUESDAY ~ FRIDAY
8:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
7:30 AM ~ 6:30 PM
The Driving Range closes at sunset Tuesday thru
Saturday, and 6:00 PM on Sundays.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
2017 Tournament Schedule
The 2017 Tournament Schedule is available in the Golf Shop, Main
Office, and on the Website. The schedule includes the dates for all
“major” events and “minor” events. The “major” events are listed
below. The “minor” events, or as they are sometimes referred to, are
the “fun events” (no pressure), and are a great way to meet new
people and play golf in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. As the golf
season approaches, new dates will be added to the golf calendar.
Look for these additions in notices around the Club, in the
newsletter, and on our website.
MAJOR DATES
NICK’S MEMBER-MEMBER
April 28 & 29
MEN’S MEMBER GUEST
June 22, 23 & 24
SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
July 15 & 16
CHAMPIONS WEEKEND
August 26 & 27
POPEYE LUMPKIN
& NANCY KIGER MEMBER-MEMBER
October 7 & 8
WADKINS CUP
October 21
Monday Golf
Monday Golf will begin on Monday, April 10th.
(Aeration schedule permitting.) The golf course will open
at 9 AM for Member and Guest play. GOLF CARTS will
be required for all players until 1 PM, at which time the
golf course will open to walking also.
Reduced rates for golf carts and guest fees will be in
place on Mondays. Golf carts will be $15.50 for 18 holes
and $8.75 for 9 holes. Rates do not include sales tax.
Guest fees will be $20 plus mandatory golf cart fee (total
would be $36.32)
Due to some outside golf outings, not all Mondays are
available for play. Be sure to call the Golf Shop for a tee
time for Monday play.
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NICK'S MEMBER-MEMBER APRIL 28 & 29
Saturday 9:00 AM Shotgun Friday 1:00 PM Shotgun
$55 ENTRY FEE Lunch after Saturday’s round
The Nick’s Member-Member is 36 holes of Better Ball of Partners played on a net basis. Choose your own playing partner. If you need a partner let the Golf Staff know and they will make every effort to find you one. Players will receive 90% of their April 15th handicap. Handicaps will be adjusted based on the tees played. No adjustment will be made to players playing from the Red tee markers, Gold tee players will receive an additional 2 stokes. White tee players an additional 4 strokes.
TEE ASSIGNMENTS White Tees – players age 64 & under
Gold Tees – Players 65 years of age OR whose age plus handicap totals 80 or more
Red Tee players – Players 75 years of age & over.
Teams with handicap variance of more than 8 strokes will have an additional 10% downward handicap adjustment.
PLAYERS MUST INDICATE WHICH SET OF TEES THEY WILL BE PLAYING WHEN THEY REGISTER TO PLAY.
ENTRY DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, April 26th
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Meadowbrook
APRIL & MAY GOLF
TUESDAY, April 4 MWGA Opening Day – 8:30 AM Shotgun Start
THURSDAY, April 20 CWGA – 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
WEDNESDAY, May 3 Richmond 3-Score – 9:00 AM Shotgun Start
FRIDAY, May 5 Couples Twilight Golf Begins at 5:30 PM
SATURDAY, May 6 Demo Day – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
THURSDAY, May 11 Grill Cup – 1:00 PM Shotgun
SATURDAY, May 13 Stoney Glen Golf Outing – 12:30 PM Tee times
FRIDAY, May 19 MWGA Team Match – 9:00 AM Tee times
SATURDAY, May 20 EZ 9 Hard 9 – Tee times
SUNDAY, May 21 Practice Rounds for VIHSAA – 1:00 PM Tee times
MONDAY, May 22 Virginia Independent High School Championship – 8:30 AM
Tee times (#1 and #10 Tees)
TUESDAY, May 23 MWGA Member Guest – 9:00 AM Shotgun start
THURSDAY, May 25 Rick Griffith Memorial – 1:00 PM Shotgun start
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2017 MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
(Men & Women)
ENTRY FEE: $10 per player
The 2017 Match Play Club Championships for men and women will begin May 3rd. Players will be placed in flight determined by their May 1st handicaps. A player’s “seed position” in a flight will be based on their handicap with the lowest handicaps receiving the lowest “seed” placement. Matches will be played under USGA rules. Players will receive full handicaps with adjustments for players competing from different sets of tees. Only Gold and White tees will be played in the Men’s Match Play Championship. Players 65 years of age and older may play Gold tees while all other players will play the White tee markers. Strokes will be allocated off the lower of the two handicaps in each match. The players “Trend” handicap will be used. Players will be responsible for scheduling their matches. HOWEVER, all matches must be played by a predetermined date. Failure to do so could result in disqualification. USGA protocol of the lower seed making tee time arrangements is waived. MATCH PLAY is the truest test of amateur competition. It is more exciting and therefore more fun than Stoke Play. WHY? Because every hole is a new “Competition” regardless of the previous hole’s score. In MATCH PLAY, anything can happen!
Saturday, May 6
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM Manufacturers TECH REPS from Callaway, Taylor Made and
Srixon/Cleveland will be here for you to try their 2017 golf
products. Unfortunately, PING could not make that date.
Hopefully, that date will be available later. There are, however,
several PING demo iron sets, drivers and fairway clubs available as
demos for you to try.
Golf Course Dress Code Proper dress is required at all times on the golf course for all
Members, guests, and juniors. All male golfers must wear a
shirt with a collar or an acceptable alternative. (T-shirts are
not allowed). Appropriate footwear with soft spikes is
required. The following are not permitted: blue jeans or
denim of any sort or style, cut-off shorts, athletic pants or
shorts, short shorts, or T-shirts, short shirts, or tank tops.
Players lacking proper dress will not be allowed to play, or
use the practice facility. Members are responsible for the
conduct and dress of their children and guests.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We have recently installed a new tournament software
program provided by the VSGA. The new program allows us
to communicate via email for every event we have. We can
send notices, advance pairings & tee times as well as results
to all participants. HOWEVER, to do so we must have your
email address. Please take a moment to either send us an
email with the address you’d like us to use or stop by the golf
shop and give it to us. Help us make your golf experience
better!
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MEADOWBROOK COUNTRY CLUB
2017 MEMBER GUEST
FORMAT
• Teams pre-flighted according to handicap using 100%
of the course handicap. 6 teams per flight. Flights
determined by team’s combined course handicap as of
the June 15th revision date.
• Teams will play (5) nine-hole rounds with various stroke
play formats converted to a Stableford Points System.
TEE ASSIGNMENTS
• Players of 64 years of age and younger will play White
Tee markers.
• All players over the age of 65 or whose age plus
handicap total 80 or more, will qualify to play Gold Tee
markers.
• All players over the age of 75 qualify to play Red Tee
markers.
• Prior to determining tournament flights, teams with
partners whose course handicap differential is greater
than 10 strokes will be modified. The higher handicap
will be adjusted downwards to reflect a tournament
maximum differential of 10 strokes. For instance if a
“3” handicap is paired with a “14” handicap, the “14”
handicap will be adjusted to 13 for a combined team
handicap of 16 (3 + 13). This team will be flighted based
off of the team handicap of 16.
• The tournament committee reserves the right to adjust
any handicaps prior to the start of competition.
DAY 1 – FRIDAY, JUNE 23
First 9: Better Ball of the team net (converted to points)
using 100% handicap
Second 9: Captain’s Choice net (converted to points).
Handicap determined by 30% of team’s combined
handicap.
Third 9: Selected Drive/Alternative Stroke (converted to
points) using 30% of team’s combined handicap. Both
players tee off on each hole and then select one ball to
alternate until the hole is complete. The 3rd nine hole round
will have a maximum stroke limit per hole, determined by
the Tournament Committee and reflected on your
scorecard at the time of play.
DAY 2 – SATURDAY, JUNE 24
First 9: Better Ball of the team net (converted to points)
using 100% of each player’s handicap.
Second 9: Combined Net Score (converted to points) of
both players using 80% handicap
Shootout: Selected Drive/Alternative Stroke
The field will be limited to the first 45 teams (9 flights of 3 teams).
After 45 entries are received entries will be accepted when they
are received in increments of 5.
Teams will play 3 nine-hole rounds using the formats mentioned
above. This will allow teams to rotate playing opponents while
competing against their entire flight and not just the team they are
paired with.
Points will be allocated as follows:
Net Bogey = 1 Point
Net Par = 2 Points
Net Birdie = 3 Points
Net Eagle = 5 Points
Net Double Eagle = 7 Points
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2017 MEMBER GUEST
Schedule of Events
THURSDAY, JUNE 22 Practice Round – 11AM-3PM
Tee Times Required
Cart fees for the practice round
are not included in the entry fee
DAY 1 – FRIDAY, JUNE 23
8 AM – Breakfast Sandwiches
8 AM – Practice Range Opens
9 AM – Round 1 – Better Ball of Partners
11 AM – Round 2 – Captain’s Choice
Lunch available after Round 2 – Bag Lunch
2 PM – Round 3 – Selected Drive/Alternative Stroke
DINNER SPECIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBER
GUEST PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR GUESTS. WE INVITE
YOU TO ENTERTAIN YOUR GUESTS ON FRIDAY NIGHT.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
DAY 2 – SATURDAY, JUNE 24
8 AM – Practice Range Opens
9 AM – Round 1 – Better Ball
11 AM – Round 2 – Combined Net Score
1 PM – Lunch served in Terrace Room
2:30 PM – Shootout (All flight winners)
5 PM – Awards Cookout*
*IF YOU WISH TO INCLUDE YOUR WIVES OR
DATES FOR THE AWARDS COOKOUT, YOU MUST
MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THEM.
THE COST IS $23.43 IS PER PERSON.
ENTRY FEE
$300 per team
(inclusive)
The entry fee includes the golf carts for Friday and
Saturday play, favors, prizes, range balls and on-
course beverages. Beer will be available for purchase
during the round. The entry fee also includes
breakfast sandwiches and lunch for the players on
Friday and Saturday, as well as the Awards Cookout
following play on Saturday. Wives and dates are
invited to attend the Awards Cookout but will be
charged separately.
Entries received by May 15th will have their cart
fees included in the $300 entry fee.
Those entries received after May 15 will NOT include
discounted cart fees. Entries received after May 15 will be
$342 which includes regular priced cart fees. Your Club
account will be charged for them.
Cart Fees for Thursday’s practice round are not included.
2016 CHAMPIONS Keith Piper
Malcolm Moore
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LADIES GOLF CLINICS April 7 @ 9:00 AM – Beginners (Short Game)
April 12 @ 11:00 AM – Advance Players (Full Swing) April 28 @ 9:00 AM – Beginners (Full Swing)
April 26 @ 11:00 AM – Advanced Players (Short Game)
Clinics are $10 each. Clinics will last approximately one hour. Please call the Golf Shop to sign up or
email us at [email protected]
Justin Field, PGA
PRIVATE LESSONS $40 FOR 45 MINUTES
CONGRATULATIONS! Cy Coleman made a Hole-in-One on Hole #2 using a #6 iron from 133 yards playing with Dave Staub, Billy
Winn and Charlie Bailey
Men’s & Ladies Lockers
are available for rent. Full-size $80 per year / ½ locker $50 per year
Call BJ – 275-7865
SUNDAY, APRIL 9
Golf fanatics meet
in the bar at 3 PM MASTERS DRINK SPECIAL
APPETIZER SPECIALS
PIMENTO CHEESE DIP
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WEDNESDAY
CHEF BOBBY’S BUFFET
$15++ per person This generous buffet includes two entrées, salad bar,
sides and veggies, and a decadent dessert bar.
PASTA STATION
$15++ Adults - $7.50++ Children 6-12 Children 5 & under free
$18++ per person for ALL guests of Member parties hosted in reserved rooms.
(Buffet does not include beverages. Add $2++ per person for coffee & tea.)
$3++ house WINE by the glass
THURSDAY
$10++ per person
Reservations start at 4:30 PM.
Limited quantities – items frequently sell out.
April 6 Salisbury Steak with
Mashed Potatoes & Vegetable
April 13 Fish Basket with Fries & Coleslaw
April 20 Burger Night with Toppings Bar
& Endless Fries
April 27 Smothered Chicken Breast with
Mashed Potatoes & Vegetable
Dining & Club Events
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EVERY FRIDAY
5:00 -7:00 PM
Appetizers $1 off Drink Special
Member DRAWING every Friday.
$50 off dues will be given to one lucky winner.
MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! If the winner is not at the Club,
$50 rolls over to the next week. We have not had a winner at the Club in a while.
April 7 is a BIG PRIZE!
Around the Club
Women’s Club Cooking Demo Night
St. Paddy’s Day Celebration
The Heart of Ireland Dancers
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APRIL BEER SPECIALS
NEW BELGIUM – FAT TIRE
Tasty malts, gentle sweetness, with a flash of fresh hop bitterness. Perfect balance of malts and hops.
DEVILS BACKBONE BREWERY – VIENNA LAGER This award winning amber lager is smooth, approachable, and well balanced.
Every Friday Night Enjoy dinner specials. Drinks on the balcony. CRAFT BEER $3.50 HOUSE DRINKS $3
Guests Welcome!
MCC Amié le Vin PINOT NOIR
AROUND THE WORLD
Wednesday, April 5
6:30 PM in the Cogbill Room
$18++ per person – Guests Welcome
We will taste six different wines this month, and as some of you may already know, Pinot Noir is Jerry Creehan’s favorite varietal. So, you know we will taste some great examples of Pinot Noir. Hope to see you there!
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April 20
BURGER NIGHT
Toppings Bar & Endless Fries
$10++ per person
EVERY SUNDAY
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
$11++ Adults / Kids ½ price
RAMS April showers bring May flowers and hopefully warmer
weather! Our Lakeside/MCC competition was played on
March 30 resulting in another MCC victory! Please check out
our Rams corner on the announcement board at the first tee
box. We have posted the final dates of special event
Thursdays for season. Dean Evans supporting us in another
method of keeping our Rams informed of upcoming events!
It is here! The 2017 Rams Thursday play begins April 5th!
We will begin play for the month of April at 9:00 with May
bringing play starting at 8:30. We will continue formats as last
year. The first and third Thursday’s will be own ball, second
Thursday is Captain’s Choice, and the 4th Thursday will be
Preferred Drive. MAKE SURE TO CALL PRO SHOP
BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TO BE PART OF
THE NEXT DAY’S PLAY!
Please mark your calendars for the April 12 Rams dinner
meeting. We have a guest speaker in Kristin Luehrs from TV
channel 6 to share of her work and her love of the game of
golf. Should be a fun evening and look for an excellent
turnout of Rams.
Finally, as you read this, our first Rams special event
Thursday is also around the corner. May 4th will be our
Spring Ladies Invitational. Let the lady in your life know we
want them to come out and show some game while having
some Rams fun.
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STEAK
NIGHT $18.95++
Fridays
APRIL 28
MAY 26
JUNE 23
JULY 14
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SUNDAY, APRIL 16
SOUP:
Crab Bisque
SALAD:
Fresh Caesar Salad
APPETIZERS:
Chicken Salad, Potato Salad, Deviled Eggs, Broccoli Salad,
Tomato Basic with Fresh Mozzarella, Chilled Fruit Display,
Smoked Salmon, Cheese Display
ENTREES:
Chef’s Catch Grilled with Fruit Salsa, Roasted Leg of Lamb, Prime Rib
Au Jus, Glazed Honey Baked Ham with Pommeray Mustard Sauce,
Chicken Breast stuffed with Gouda and Spinach, Manicotti, Roasted
Potatoes, Haricot Verts with Shallots, Chef’s Medley of Vegetables
BREADS & DESSERTS:
Hot Cross Buns, Bruit Bread, Assorted Rolls & Dessert Display
There will be a Children’s Station.
Beth Duchant – Harpist
EASTER BUNNY & EGG HUNT
$29.00++ Adult / $13.00++ Kids
Clubhouse Dress Code Any attire that is explicitly approved for golf and tennis is acceptable with the exception that men must wear collared shirts, mock turtlenecks or turtlenecks. Shorts should be tastefully tailored and neither inappropriately long nor inappropriately short. Men’s shorts cannot be past the knee. Workout attire, t-shirts, ‘sweats’, bathing suits, running attire, and men’s tank tops are not permitted although workout attire is permitted downstairs to and from the Exercise Room. All denim, with the exception of blue denim, continues to be permitted throughout the clubhouse. Blue denim is allowed only in the informal areas of the clubhouse to include the downstairs, the bar lounge and Meadowbrook room, and the attached balconies. In all cases, clothing must be worn as designed (i.e. hats worn forward, shirt tails tucked in for the gentlemen with the exception of dress shirts tailored at the bottom and designed to be worn on the outside, and proper fit). No caps, visors, or blue denim may be worn in the main dining room and during social functions. Management has the authority to refuse service to anyone whose dress is deemed to be inappropriate county club attire.
Greek Salad
Gillette Spring Garden Salad
Turkey Grill with Swiss Cheese
Reuben Wrap with Fruit
Fried Oyster Platter
Stuffed Salmon
Chicken Parmesan with Fettuccine
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Women of Meadowbrook
DAYTIME MEETING
In the Cogbill Room
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
10:00 AM (Social)
10:30 AM (General Meeting)
LUNCH Bobby Burger, Fried Green Beans, Chocolate Mousse
PROGRAM Kimberly Pond will present “The Art of Aromatherapy”. This should prove to be both informative and relaxing.
So, come and get ready to relax in style.
NIGHTTIME MEETING April 19, 2017
6:30 PM
PROGRAM We will be making the table decorations for the Fashion Show after
dinner. All hands and helpers will be greatly appreciated.
Crafty or not, please come out and enjoy the fun.
The fashion show will be
held on Friday, April 21, 2017.
Signup sheets are available in the Club Office for our
FABULOUS
“Sailing into Fashion”
SHOW.
If you would like to volunteer,
please call or e-mail Connie Zeh.
Ginny Arendall needs volunteers to help
sell raffle tickets before, and on the day of the show.
Please call Ginny at 804-370-6444,
if you are willing to help.
Door prizes are needed for the fashion show.
Connie Zeh will be collecting these.
You may contact her at 804-691-4225,
if you have questions.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO
MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR ALL THE
EVENTS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.
April 5 – Day WMCC Meeting
April 19 – Evening WMCC Meeting
April 21 – Fashion Show
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Save these Club Event dates!
Friday, May 5
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Sunday, May 14
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Monday, May 29
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Festive Fridays
Beginning Friday, June 2
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Camp Meadowbrook
June 27-30
Upcoming Club Events
Day Bridge
Bridge will be played every Tuesday at 10:00 AM. If you
would like to play, please call Cathy Keller at 271-1859.
Day Duplicate Bridge will be played on 2nd & 4th Friday
at 10:00 AM. If you would like to play call Roz Butcher at
271-8073
Evening Bridge
Duplicate Bridge will be played on the 1st Thursday of
the month at 6:45 PM. If you would like to play, please call
Sue Lofquist at 275-5049
Pairs Bridge will be played on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of
the month at 7:00 PM. If you would like to play, please call
Donna Harper at 743-1807.
*The fee for non-member guests to play bridge is $5. Non-member
guests may play bridge up to two times per month.
Tennis News
We are preparing the tennis courts for the upcoming
season, and will notify you when the courts are ready
for play. Watch for more details.
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Membership News Generational Memberships will be offered to new Members and
their grandchildren, children, parents, or grandparents that are
interested in belonging to Meadowbrook under the Primary
Member. Primary Members will pay $500 per month for dues as
well as all applicable Capital Fees and monthly food minimums. Up
to four Secondary Members will be allowed to join under a Primary
Member; however, Secondary Members will be responsible for their
own Capital Fees and monthly food minimums. Primary Members
will be required to purchase nine shares of stock upon approval by
the Meadowbrook Board of Directors. Secondary Members are not
required to purchase stock unless they want the ability to vote for
the Board of Directors or sit on Committees. Shall a Secondary
Member choose to purchase stock; they are required to purchase
nine shares as with other Full Golf Members. If a Primary Member
has more than four Secondary Members under their account, they
will be billed $100 per Secondary Member per month on their dues.
Your Meadowbrook Membership Committee believes this will
bring Prospective Members that believe in the full family club
experience. We also look forward to any current Members that
would like to change Membership categories and add family
members to their Membership. Summer is right around the corner.
What better way to bring the family together than spending time at
the Club this summer. Please do not hesitate to pass any prospects
on to me, or ask any questions regarding this promising new
category!
~ Phillip Hilliard
Membership Director
Millennial Golf Membership This new classification extends private membership privileges to a
single or married member under the age of forty, spouse and
dependent children residing in the home. Membership access
includes Meadowbrook clubhouse, golf course, pool and tennis.
Initiation fees are waived with a signed one-year agreement.
Monthly dues: $150 upon the completion of one-year Membership
in good standing, Millennial Golf Members will not be charged
the waived initiation fee to roll into Full Membership.
Now offering:
MCC Swim Team
“Pool Only” Membership
Details: To qualify, you must have a child participating on the 2017
swim team.
Membership runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 2017.
Cost: $300 if paid in full by April 15, 2017 or $350 if paid
in full by June 1, 2017.
Swim Team is an additional fee ($100 for the first child in
the family and $85 for each additional child). The MCC
Swim team was the Division D Championship winner in
2016 in the Chesterfield Aquatic League.
Pool Members will have access to the pool and snack bar
only during all regular pool hours (All food and beverage
must be purchased at the snack bar).
All prospective members must meet Meadowbrook Country
Club eligibility requirements. Prospective Members for
the Swim Team Pool Only Membership may not be a
Meadowbrook Country Club Member six months prior
to the pool opening on May 27, 2017.
Karen & Ed Harrow
Clint & Patricia Holmes
Brett & Lauren Waterworth
Floyd Campbell
Zachary Lamb & Becky Patton
Billy & Rita Johnson
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CLUB CONTACTS
Office Manager: Karen Howerton
Main Clubhouse – 804.275.7865
Office Fax – 804.743.0980
AR/Billing Questions: BJ Douglas
Main Clubhouse – 804.275.7865
Dean Evans, PGA Professional
Main Clubhouse – 804.275.7865
Golf Shop – 804.275.9189
Membership: Phil Hilliard
Cell Phone – 804.501.6343
Private Events: Diana LéGere
Main Clubhouse – 804.275.7865
Executive Chef: Bobby Davis
Main Clubhouse – 804.275.7865
Reservations: BJ Douglas
Main Clubhouse – 804.275.7865
SUMMER is around the corner and we want to know
what your interests are relating to fitness programs.
TAKE THE SURVEY BELOW AND TELL US
WHAT YOU THINK!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6QWQWWN
According to Nathan Summers of the Daily Reflector, this
ECU hall of famer was a two-sport stalwart. Can you guess
who this Meadowbrook Member is?
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A Word from our Board President Greetings fellow members,
As you know the responsibilities of GM are being managed by the members of the Executive
Committee (EC). Many of you may wonder why this is. The short answer is cost savings. Members
have repeatedly stressed for the Board to reduce expenses. As explained during the town hall
meeting in February, balancing the Budget this year was difficult even with leaving out the GM salary
and benefits. As this year’s first quarter comes to a close the EC and Board have made several
inroads into improving the Budget situation. This was due in part to a long-term employee resigning
to pursue a new career and by making several personnel changes all resulting in a reduction in the
salary and benefit portions of the Budget. Thanks to the attentiveness of our Office Manager Karen
Howerton, we have also experienced other cost reductions as well. While the 13th Month Dues was
not popular it was necessary to meet our obligation for our Line of Credit payment and balance the
Budget. I am pleased to inform you that the Line of Credit was paid off in March. These actions
coupled with continued monitoring of general expenses in all departments and being blessed with
exceptionally good weather during January, February and some of March we are very close to being
on Budget for the ending of the 1st Quarter.
As you know we historically host a significant number of outside events during the year and they
have been generating about 12 to 14% of our annual gross revenue. Our 501-C-3 tax status limits us
from exceeding 15% of our annual gross revenue from outside events. The Board mandated several
years ago that a Profit & Loss Report be generated for all Club events. For 2016 outside events after
expenses netted in excess of $119,000 making up approximately 14% of the Club’s annual gross
revenue. Membership dues also play an integral role in not only meeting our operational expenses
but the annual gross revenue. Our Membership dues constitute approximately 47% of the total
annual budget. So, it is easy to see why our dues contribute significantly to our year ending gross
revenue and in turn allowing for more outside event revenue. This is one of many reasons why it is
so critical to the Club’s wellbeing to acquire more members. More monthly dues contributions
translate into an increase in our annual gross income. That being said we have added 6 new members
in March.
We are entering that time of year where the Nominating Committee will be seeking candidates for the
2017-2020 class for the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee this year is chaired by Ken
Hart. Committee members are Gary Larson, Jason Hodges, Karolyn Soyars, Lona Dilday, and “HR”
Sulanke. In order to be eligible for the Board of Directors, you must have been a voting member in
good standing for a minimum of three (3) years and have served on a standing committee for a
period of one (1) year. If you are interested in serving your club, please contact Ken or one of the
committee members or the Club office for a candidate application.
Thanks to all of you the Capital Plan continues to meet expectations and the club continues to
benefit. The new aerator will be put to use on Monday April 3rd and followed later this month with a
new deck mower for the golf course. To date the Capital fee has accrued $120, 752 and expended
$78,508. The Strategic Long Range Planning Committee (SLRPC) has done an outstanding job of
acquiring and controlling costs of items on the Capital Project list. Thanks for diligence and attention
to detail SLRPC.
Kind Regards,
Bernie Cowardin
Meadowbrook
Country Club
Board of Directors
2016-2017 PRESIDENT
Bernie Cowardin [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
(SLRP)
Roger Minter [email protected]
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TREASURER
(Finance)
Charlie Fagan [email protected]
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BY-LAWS
(Secretary)
Jim Stout [email protected]
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HOUSE
Don Gulledge [email protected]
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TECHNOLOGY
Mike Early [email protected]
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MEMBERSHIP
Dave Ellett [email protected]
Brook Heggie [email protected]
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GOLF
Douglas Malone [email protected]
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GREEN
Sammy Twiggs [email protected]
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POOL/TENNIS/SOCIAL
Lori Strobl [email protected]
Cathy Witherspoon [email protected]
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Meadowbrook Country Club – April 2017
January 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Sunday Brunch
11:30 AM
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Club & Golf
Closed all day
AERATION
4
MWGA
Opening day
Bridge 10 AM
$5 for guests
5
Women’s Club
Luncheon
Buffet 5:30 PM
MCC Aime le Vin
6:30 PM
6
Early Bird Dinner
4:30 PM
Pairs Bridge
6:45 PM
$5 for guests
7
Bridge 10 AM
$5 for guests
Happy Hour
5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
8
Private Party;
Garcia
Quinceanera
9
Sunday Brunch
11:30 AM
SUNDAY AT
THE MASTERS
3:00 PM – end of
tournament.
10
Monday Golf
begins! 9 AM
11
Bridge 10 AM
$5 for guests
12
Women’s Club Board
Meeting 10 AM
Buffet 5:30 PM
13
Early Bird Dinner
4:30 PM
Pairs Bridge 7 PM
$5 for guests
14
Bridge 10 AM
$5 for guests
Happy Hour
5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
15
16
EASTER
Sunday Brunch
11:30 AM
17
Monday Golf
9 AM
18
Bridge 10 AM
$5 for guests
19
Buffet 5:30 PM
Ladies of the Evening
6:30 PM
20
CWGA Golf
Luncheon
Early Bird Dinner
4:30 PM
21
SAILING INTO
FASHION – Annual
Fashion Show
Happy Hour
5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
22
Private Party:
Greg Franz
Memorial
23
Sunday Brunch
11:30 AM
24
Monday Golf
9 AM
25
Bridge 10 AM
$5 for guests
26
Buffet 5:30 PM
27
Early Bird Dinner
4:30 PM
Pairs Bridge 7 PM
$5 for guests
28 Bridge 10 AM
$5 for guests
STEAK NIGHT
NICKS
TOURNAMENT
Happy Hour
5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
29
NICKS
TOURANMENT
30
Sunday Brunch
11:30 AM
Every Friday Night – Come to HAPPY HOUR for a chance to win $50 off your dues! – Don’t
forget, if you’re not here, you can’t win!
LOOKING AHEAD: May 5 – Cinco de Mayo Celebration – Live Music with Walter Street! Mother’s Day
Brunch – May 14; Memorial Day BBQ at the pool – May 29
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