NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2015

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1 NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2015 A Month of Champions: Club Championship & Senior Club Championship August 1st 2nd & August 8th 9th

2 Table of Contents A Note from the General Manager Page 2 Membership News Page 3-4 Dining & Social Page 5-6 Golf News & Events Page 7-8 Youth & Pool Page 9 Calendar Page 10 Club Contact Information Page 11 Times are subject to change as operations are modified. Club Hours of Operation Clubhouse March October Tuesday-Friday Saturday and Sunday Golf Shop March October Tuesday-Friday Saturday and Sunday Tee Times begin 7:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m.* 7:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m.* 7:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. Golf Shop can close earlier due to weather conditions. Bar** March October Tuesday-Saturday Saturday Sunday Pool 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.* 7:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.* 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.* Please note new hours beginning August 3rd, 2015 Tuesday Friday Saturday & Sunday Poolside food service (weekends only) * = or 1 hour after last cart 4:30 p.m. 7:00p.m. 11:00 a.m. 7:00p.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Food Service** March October Tues Fri. & Sun. Saturday 11:30 a.m. Close 7:00 a.m. Close **Food and Beverage Service might close earlier due to a member event or business levels. Brickyard Ladies Book Club August 18 th at 5:30 pm The Invention of Wings By Sue Monk Kidd Hetty Grimke, an urban slave in early nineteenth century Charleston, yearns for life beyond the suffocating walls of the wealthy Grimke household. The Grimke s daughter, Sarah, has known from an early age she is meant to do something large in the world, but she is hemmed in by the limits imposed on women. 1

3 A Note from the General Manager WOW! Summer vacation is almost over and the kids are headed back to school how time flies! As parents prepare their children for another school year, the Brickyard staff is preparing exciting social, culinary and golfing events for your enjoyment. We have recently completed our Annual Planning Retreat to prepare for the fiscal year beginning October 1 st. Based on feedback from a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis completed by Executive Committee members and staff, we have heard your concerns regarding sponsored events at the club. As a result, ownership and management have made a decision to redirect food and beverage service in order to minimize member-sponsored events. Accordingly, beginning July 1 st, 2016, after we have completed our previously scheduled bookings, we will no longer host member-sponsored wedding ceremonies; however, we will continue to have receptions for Brickyard members. In addition, we plan to limit the number of receptions hosted at the club to two per month and will be starting receptions as late as possible in order to minimize the inconvenience to our members. We are continuing the search for talented food and beverage managers to provide our members with excellent dining and food service options. We have a few excellent prospects and will keep you abreast of our recruitment progress. It is with great sadness that I announce we are losing two great team members Anastasia Black (Membership Director) and Rebecca Ellard (Youth Director). Both are great individuals and will be remembered for their hard work, commitment, and positive attitudes toward providing member service. Please refer to the farewell notes in Membership News and Youth & Pool for further details. We are pleased to announce our newest team member, Eliza Vaughn, who has been training with Anastasia to take over the Membership Director position. Eliza is an extremely talented individual who comes to us with a wealth of experience. Please join me in welcoming her to the Brickyard family! As a reminder, due to the opening of public schools on August 3 rd and of private schools on August 10 th, we have adjusted the pool hours for August as follows: Monday - Pool Closed Tuesday through Friday - 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Snack Bar Hours - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm (available on weekends only) As always, my door is open to you. Please feel free to call or me should you have concerns or need assistance. We hope that you have had a wonderful, restful summer season; we hope to see you at the club! Luis Pardal General Manager (478) Ext. 222 generalmanager@brickyardgolf.com 2

4 Membership News Brickyard Announces Membership Director Transition With mixed feelings I must announce that my last day at the Brickyard will be August 7 th. I will be moving to Boston to pursue a Master of Music degree at Longy School of Music. I am certainly sad to leave the members and staff who have welcomed and supported me during my time at the Brickyard. At the same time, I am excited about the possibilities this new adventure will bring. I am immeasurably grateful for all that I have learned at the Brickyard; I believe that the skills and character development I have gained here will directly apply to my education and career. I am particularly grateful to Mr. Sams and Mr. Pardal for their wisdom and kindness, and to all our excellent members for your patience and understanding as I was learning, for your friendliness and warm welcome, and for helping us move toward our membership goals. I am also very excited to introduce Eliza Vaughn as our new Membership Director, effective August 1 st. I believe her skills and personality will be a great fit. She is a Brickyard member, a golfer, and is very passionate about the club. Please give her a warm welcome! I wish the club, staff, and all of our members the very best! Anastasia Black Outgoing Membership Director membershipdirector@brickyardgolf.com (478) Ext. 224 The management and staff of the Brickyard would like to welcome our newest management team member, Eliza Vaughn. Eliza will be our new Membership Director and is also a current member of the Brickyard. Her background includes marketing, sales, and business development experience. Most recently, she worked as a National Accounts Manager for a creative marketing agency. A 2007 graduate of Clemson University, Eliza majored in English and is as passionate about college football as she is about the value of a liberal arts education. Eliza has been training with Anastasia for the past month in order to serve you better. Please join us in welcoming her to the Brickyard! 3

5 Membership News Stay tuned for fall membership opportunities to be announced soon! We are pleased to welcome our newest Brickyard members: Mr. Jason Metzger Mr. Thomas Metzger Mr. Ryan Smith Mr. Michael Batcha Dr. Ezekial Terrell Dr. Robert Ford Mrs. Norma Shipley Mr. Brandon Evans Mr. Jason Orenstein Mr. Chip Miller Mr. Ryan Williams Mr. Josh Carson Mr. Talmadge Israel Mr. Matthew Cathey Brickyard Executive Sub-Committees Communications Committee Mrs. Jenny Stansfield Gen. Robert Hughes Mr. Timothy DePalma Mr. Jack Nichols Resignations Committee Dr. Eric Hall Mr. Jason Churchwell Mr. Chip Greene Dr. Stephen Tafor Mr. Tony Rojas Mr. Larry Wiley Recruitment Committee Mr. Melvin Haas Mr. Terry Parker Mrs. Lauren Lanter Mr. Chad Perry Mr. Virgil Adams Mr. Stuart Walker Men s Golf Association Dr. Richard Mixon Mr. Larry Wiley Co-Chair Co-Chair 4

6 Dining & Social Get ready for Friday fun at the Brickyard... Including theme dinners, live music, AND drawings! FRIDAY NIGHT THEME DINNERS August 7th - Southern Tapas Night FRIDAY NIGHT DRAWINGS! August 14th - Seafood & Prime Rib Night August 21st - Mexican Night August 28th - Burgers & Po Boy Madness Reservations requested. Please RSVP to Luis Pardal so we may adequately plan for your visit: generalmanager@brickyardgolf.com or ext Beginning on Friday, August 7th, 2015 Chance to win $250 credit toward Food, Beverage (non-alcoholic) or Pro Shop Purchases Live music from 7 pm to 9 pm Hors d oeuveres from 6 pm to 7 pm Enjoy theme menu OR regular menu options Happy Hour Specials including draft beer, house wines and well brand liquor Tuesday Nights Dining Deal! 2 for $25 Dinners include three courses: Salad Bar Four Entrée Choices Dessert Display House wine and draft beer - $3.00 (for diners only) (Does not include beverages - may be purchased separately) **Drawings will be held every Friday Night at 8:00 pm and pulled from complete membership roster. Member must be present to win. Each week that there is no winner the drawing will automatically increase by $50 to a maximum of $500 ; credit valid for purchases of food or pro shop purchase and can not be used to for guest fees, alcohol, or to pay account. Saturday Breakfast 7:30 am - 10:00 am Every Saturday Enjoy unlimited pancakes and waffles with all the toppings! 5

7 End of Summer Membership Open House Friday, September 18th from 6pm 8pm Dining & Social Live music Complimentary Hors d oeuvres 1 drink ticket Meet other members Recruit your friends for membership Relax and have fun! Reservations required. Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 16th at 5pm to Eliza Vaughn, membershipdirector@brickyardgolf.com. Childcare available with 48-hour advance reservation only; limited space available. Brunch is Back! We are so pleased to announce that Sunday Brunch is returning to the Brickyard, held on the third Sunday of each month! Join us on Sunday, August 16, :00am 1:30pm Please make your reservations in advance by contacting Luis Pardal at ext. 222 or generalmanager@brickyardgolf.com Adults: $12.95 plus tax Children 6-12: $6.95 plus tax Children 5 and under: free 6

8 Golf News & Events Congratulations to the winners of our Member-Guest! Brickyard Club Championship & Senior Club Championship We are eagerly anticipating our Club Championship (August 1st & 2nd) and Senior Club Championship (August 8th & 9th)! We hope you will participate in these golf tournaments. The entry fee is $30, which does not include the cart fee. Tee times start at 8am on both Saturdays and 1pm on both Sundays. Enjoy this competitive opportunity to connect with fellow club members! (for regular play tee times, please call the pro shop) Men s Golf Association Event Recap July 22, 2015 Our second MGA event was a success! 37 players competed with Mark Richards and Mike Lawrence emerging as the victors. All participants enjoyed a social dinner after golf, and we look forward to our next event on August 19th! For information about joining the MGA, please contact the pro shop. GSGA Seniors Tournament August Brickyard Golf Club is honored to host the GSGA Seniors tournament on August 26th, 27th, and 28th, as well as a practice round on August 25th. Please note that on these days, the golf course will be closed to members, opening after 1pm on the 28th. The Driving Range will be open for regular hours. Driving Range & Practice Green Update The driving range will be closed two hours before dark every Sunday evening. This will allow staff to retrieve all range balls from the range, enabling our maintenance staff to mow on Monday and also ensuring we are not losing any range balls. Keith Hatcher & Ben Terry (gross score winners) The driving range and practice greens are for the use of the members and their guests. The driving range and practice greens may be used by members during normal hours of operation. Guests must be accompanied by a member when using these practice facilities to prepare for their round of golf. The putting green adjacent to #1 tee and behind the Brian Adams & Stephen Adams (net score winners) Upcoming Golf Events August 1st 2nd Club Championship August 8th 9th Senior Club Championship August 3rd Mt. DeSales 1pm shotgun August 17th Dixie Seniors 9am shotgun August 19th MGA Event 6pm shotgun August 24th Matt Corbitt Golf Tournament 11am shotgun August 25th 28th GSGA Seniors September 10th Timco 8:30am shotgun September 14th Frontline Ministries 1pm shotgun September 21st Homebuilders outdoor pavilion are for practice putting only. (please do not chip to the greens.) The chipping green with the bunker next to the outdoor pavilion may be used for chipping from the grass around the green, as well as from the bunker next to the green. Please rake the bunker after you complete your practice and return the balls to the practice bucket so it will be ready for the next person to practice. Thank you, Carl and Jim September 29th Kevin Brown Tournament 11:30am shotgun *First Round Match Play event has been rescheduled for the fall, date to come! 7

9 Golf News & Events A Note from your Course Superintendent With August upon us, we are now halfway through the summer season. In these high temperatures, the course is drying out and we are in need of a little rain. We always make an effort to be conservative with our watering at this time of year to ensure having water in our ponds for the irrigation system, and we rely on runoff from rain showers to keep the water levels up. We also have an underground pump to help transfer water to our upper pond. Currently, we are doing well, but August and September can be brutal months. If you see some areas in the rough drying up, please know we are aware and we are making an effort to be efficient with how much water we are using. Ladies & Juniors Clinics! We are excited to offer ladies and juniors clinics! Beginning on Tuesday, August 4th, these clinics will be held on Tuesdays from 5pm 6pm. Ladies $10 Juniors free Please call the pro shop for more details or Carl McNeill at golfprofessional@brickyardgolf.com Thank you for helping us maintain the beauty of the Brickyard golf course! In August, we have a few maintenance tasks planned, which I want everyone to be aware of. We are going to solid tine aerify the greens after the Club Championship and Senior Club Championship. We will not need to close the course for this, as it is not as intensive as pulling cores. Solid tine simply opens a hole, allowing water and nutrients to get down to the roots. It is absolutely beneficial for the long term health of ANY green. Opening up holes in the thatch layer and replacing with sand is an essential practice. We will also be cutting back some of the chordgrass in certain areas to promote healthy growth. We hope to see you on the course soon, Briane Faletto, GCS Class A Superintendent Please repair ball marks on green. Rake bunkers after your shot. Use 90 degree rule (it helps fairways). Please register yourself and guests before going out to play golf. Please check with Jim Hickman or Carl McNeill before playing a five-some. Thanks and happy golfing! Lockers are available for the 2015 Season! Contact the pro-shop for availability. $72.00 billed semi - annually Rental includes locker and club storage Member & Guest Reminders Guest Fee Structure: Guest passes (3 passes per month for $45) are monthly and cannot be rolled over; they must be used in the month assigned and cannot be moved from future months to present month. After the 3 passes are used for the month, additional guest must pay $79.97 (including tax) per guest. Members must play with guests in order to take advantage of this special rate. If a member is not playing with the guest, a fee of $ plus tax will be charged. Any previous members who have resigned within the last 24 months are not eligible to take advantage of these special rates; they will be charged the regular rate of $ Driving Range: The driving range is for the use of members and guests while playing golf. Guests who are not playing golf are not allowed in the driving range without the permission of the General Manager or Golf Professional. The putting greens (behind the pavilion and tee box #1) are for putting only. Chipping is only allowed from bunkers to the greens not from the grass areas to the greens. 8

10 Youth & Pool POOLSIDE NEWS AND INFORMATION Please Note: Back to School Pool Hours Due to the opening of the school year, beginning on August 3rd the pool schedule will be as follows: Monday - Pool Closed Tuesday through Friday - 4:30pm 7pm Saturday & Sunday - 11am 7pm Snack Bar Hours - 11am 6pm (Snack Bar available on weekends only) Food and beverage service available in the Clubhouse Grille until closing (according to business levels) Lifeguard Staff Makenzie Melton - Head Lifeguard Spencer Douglas Ashleigh Johnson Ashlyn Whetsel Drew Endreson Makenna Howard Hanny Marone Christian Knight I am sad to announce that I will be leaving the club to pursue new opportunities in Georgia. I have enjoyed meeting and getting to know not only all of the members, but also each child that attended the Summer Camps or Day Camps. I have worked in various departments at the Brickyard and each one of them has helped me obtain skills that I will be able to use in my future endeavors. I appreciate how kind and welcoming everyone has been to me over the past 3 years. I wish all of the members and staff at the Brickyard the best and every child who attended Summer Camp a great school year and future! Best wishes, Rebecca Ellard Pool Rules & Regulations Members and guests are PROHIBITED from using the pool when unattended or when swimming alone. No spitting, spouting of water from the mouth or nose blowing in the pool. Children shall not use the pool unless accompanied by an ADULT. All children (3 years old or younger) and any child not potty trained must wear appropriate swimwear (snug-fitting plastic pants or water resistant swim diapers). No food, drinks or wrappers are permitted within ten (10) feet of the swimming pool. No glass containers are allowed in or around the pool deck. No running, jumping, rough-housing or horseplay is allowed. Appropriate swimwear must be worn (no cut-off shorts). No swimming is allowed during heavy rain, thunderstorms, or lightening (whether seen or heard). Always enter the pool feet first; no diving in shallow end of pool. Common courtesies should be used at all times when in the pool area. Pool Attendants and Club Managers have complete authority at all time. Disregard of their instructions and requests by anyone will be dealt with immediately. 9

11 August Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Club Championship Tee times at 8am Breakfast Special F&B closes at 5pm Club Championship Tee times at 1pm Aqua Zumba - 4 pm Clubhouse, Driving Range, Course & Pool Closed Mt. DeSales Tournament 2 for $25 Dinner Ladies & Juniors Golf Clinic 5pm Southern Tapas Night Drawing - 8 pm Senior Club Championship Tee times at 8am Breakfast Special F&B closes at 5pm Senior Club Championship Tee times at 1pm Clubhouse, Driving Range, Course & Pool Closed 2 for $25 Dinner Ladies & Juniors Golf Clinic 5pm Seafood & Prime Rib Night Drawing - 8 pm Breakfast Special Aqua Zumba - 4 pm Aqua Zumba - 4 pm Sunday Brunch Clubhouse, Driving Range, Course & Pool Closed Dixie Seniors 2 for $25 Dinner Ladies & Juniors Golf Clinic 5pm MGA Event 6pm shotgun Mexican Night Drawing - 8 pm Breakfast Special Ladies Book Club 5:30pm Aqua Zumba - 4 pm Clubhouse, Driving Range, Course & Pool Closed Matt Corbitt Tournament GSGA Seniors (Practice Round) Course Closed 2 for $25 Dinner Ladies & Juniors Golf Clinic 5pm GSGA Seniors Course Closed GSGA Seniors Course Closed GSGA Seniors (half day) Please call pro shop for tee times Burgers & Po Boy Madness Drawing - 8 pm Breakfast Special Aqua Zumba - 4 pm Clubhouse, Driving Range, Course & Pool Closed 10

12 Club Contact Information General Manager Luis Pardal (478) ext. 222 Direct Line: (478) Club Controller Sharon Yaughn (478) ext. 221 Direct Line: (478) Golf Superintendent Briane Faletto (478) ext. 238 Direct Line: (478) Assistant Golf Superintendent Nathan Caffarelli (478) ext. 237 Membership Director Eliza Vaughn (478) ext. 224 Direct Line: (478) Executive Chef Mattie Lewis (478) ext. 233 Direct Line: (478) Golf Shop: (478) ext. 225 Direct Line: (478) Director of Golf Jim Hickman (478) ext. 226 Cell Phone: (478) Golf Professional Carl McNeill (478) ext. 226 Assistant Golf Professional David McDaniel (478) ext