The Country Club of Culpeper Chatter

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1 The Country Club of Culpeper Chatter Join us for these upcoming events! Please call for reservations. March 2017 Prime Rib Night Friday, March 3 rd 5 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Bourbon & Cigar Night Thursday, March 9 th 6 p.m. 8 p.m. St. Patrick s Day Dinner Friday, March 17 th 5 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Annual Stockholders Meeting Sunday, March 19 th 3 p.m. Ladies Night Out Thursday, March 23 rd 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. See inside for more information on these events!

2 Manager s Corner As I write this article, I look out my office window at the beautiful sunny day and it lets me know that spring is right around the corner! It s a little chilly, but golfers are out enjoying the course and folks are downstairs visiting with one another, some relaxing by the fire and others in the dining area, laughing and enjoying a bite to eat. State of the Club As you know, March is a very important month for our Club. The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will take place Sunday, March 19 th at 3PM. This gathering is meaningful as the Board will discuss the state of the Club and a financial report will be distributed. There will be a presentation on the year past and what we ve done to make the Club more appealing to current and potential members. Most critical, there will be an election, selecting three new Board members. The Club has sent all Stockholders a proxy letter with the names and bios of the members running for office. It is important to return the ballot even if you anticipate attending the meeting, because a quorum is needed and we can be sure it is attained if the proxies are on hand. With that said I think it is important you attend the meeting so you have an opportunity to ask questions and get a full understanding of the operation of your Club. Board and Committees Committees started meeting in February, making plans for the upcoming season. Feel free to attend any meeting. I believe member support on committees make for better events and enjoyment of the Club by all members. Golf The tournament schedule is coming together and filling up fast, with Opening Day scheduled for April 1 st. The weather has been cooperative for play and Mark says we ve had more this February than the past three Februarys combined. Restaurant It s very nice to see the restaurant so busy. We appreciate every comment card submitted and continue to post them on the bulletin board for your enjoyment. Many suggestions have already been implemented and constructive feedback is reviewed with the entire staff for training purposes to improve our customer service. The Valentine s Day dinner was enjoyed by all, with some in attendance commenting that it was the best meal they ve had here at the club. Members personally praised Chef Paul on his delicious entrees and scrumptious desserts! Jennifer has done a wonderful job sending out the daily s. So, keep checking your inbox, place your reservations and we hope to see you soon for lunch, dinner or some of the events. Golf Course Jimmy and his crew have applied an herbicide on the fairways and greens to suppress Poa annua seedheads. We ve made every effort to open the course this winter, weather permitting, and appreciate the fact that you all are keeping carts on the paths. Closing Please keep the comment cards coming, we appreciate your feedback! I d love some fresh ideas for member events, so if you have something you ve been thinking of, don t hesitate to share it with me. Again, thank you for your continued support and we ll see you at the Club soon! Judy West General Manager

3 Membership Interests From the Desk of Susan Cruz Looks like spring has come early which gives you more time to play golf! Lucky you! Bring out some new friends, neighbors or associates and introduce them to all we have to offer. You know we always have something going on and your positive enthusiasm is our best means of advertisement. Prime Rib night is scheduled for March 3 rd and our St. Patrick s Day feast is scheduled for March 17 th. Paul has put a twist on some authentic Irish dishes so be sure to check it out. We have lots more planned so be sure to read your daily . Your positive comments and conversations in the community is getting back to us. We appreciate your support and commitment to your Club. Thank you! Now Available! Youth Golf Membership * Students from 12 to 18 years old * $225 yearly dues * Walkers only * Lessons available * Play Monday through Friday * Use of restaurant (credit card only) * NO GUESTS * Club rules/regulations apply Contact: Susan Cruz, Membership scruz@countryclubofculpeper.com x 224 Remember this is our Club and together we can make great things happen! Susan Cruz Director of Membership and Marketing We would like to welcome back: Jerry Thornhill Attention Members! Country Club of Culpeper Annual Stockholders Meeting Sunday, March 19 th 3 p.m. In the Clubhouse Golf News Golf lessons are available to members and nonmembers. Please contact Mark Wolfla, Director of Golf, for more information or to schedule lessons. Please call the Golf Shop at to reserve your tee times. Reserving a tee time is the best way to be able to play at the time you want. Our Bermuda grass in the fairways is now dormant. At this time, we want to have as little cart traffic on the fairways as possible so we don t harm the Bermuda. Carts should be kept in the rough then cross over at a 90 degree angle to get to your ball. This process will make our fairways much stronger next spring. Let s take care of our course by following the fairway rules and if you see someone in the wrong place, kindly remind them of where they should be, or call the Golf Shop. Come join us!

4 Opening Day Golf Tournament Saturday, April 1 st 1 p.m. Shotgun LGA News Well, April is fast approaching and if this relatively mild winter is any indication, I m looking forward to lots of golf this spring and summer. The LGA will begin play on Tuesday, April 4 th at 9:00am. Format Gross and Net 2BB Gross and 2BB Net Play the tees where your handicap is established 100% Handicap Make your own team or the Pro Shop will pair you Skill Prizes Call to sign up! Ping and Mizuno Fitting and Demo Day Friday, April 7 th 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Prior to play we will have our Spring Meeting and Luncheon on March 21 at 12:00 (noon) in the Ballroom at the club. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending. If you are new to the Club, or just new to golf, we look forward to seeing you. Everyone is welcome. Be sure to sign up in the Pro Shop for all our activities and if you have ANY questions, you can contact any of the LGA officers or me at sumerduck@hughes.net. Becki Davis, President Duffers who consistently shank their balls are urged to buy and study Shanks No Thanks by R.K. Hoffman, or in extreme cases, M.S. Howard's excellent Tennis for Beginners. ~Henry Beard, Golfing, 1985 Call the Pro Shop to set a time to be fitted! April Golf Events Opening Day Golf Tournament ~ April 1 st Golf Demo Day ~ April 7 th Blue Ridge Chorale Outing ~ April 10 th Coming Soon! Barracudas Swim Team Registration Sunday, April 23 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Thursday, April 27 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Big Heart Outing ~ April 14 th Core Aerification ~ April 17 th 21 st

5 Tennis News Tennis lessons are available to members and non-members. There are various programs depending on age and ability. For complete details to include dates/times and pricing, please contact Dena Smith, Tennis Professional, at for more information or to sign up or schedule lessons. Events & Catering Services The Country Club of Culpeper would love to host your next special occasion! We cater to all events from corporate meetings, anniversaries, class reunions, weddings, you name it. We have a gorgeous venue and wonderful staff to ensure your event is a success. A big thank you to those who held an event with us in February: Culpeper Rotary Club - meeting Thursday weekly for lunch Bridge News Interested in playing bridge with a group of fun people!!! Grab yourself a partner and come join us every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the club. Any questions, contact Linda Thornton at or soldwithlinda@hotmail.com or Gay Wallace at or gaygaywallace@gmail.com. doterra - meeting every first Thursday night of the month Weight Watchers - meeting every Wednesday night and Friday afternoon Culpeper Wood Preservers for hosting their Annual Safety Meeting and a group luncheon If you or a friend would like more information please contact Jen Sandy at ext. 226 or jsandy@countryclubofculpeper.com. Jen Sandy Events Director Louis Gosain Congratulations! You have won a free lunch entrée! Please join us in the restaurant during lunchtime hours to redeem your prize! Like us on Facebook! ofculpeper Please help us out and post some reviews online, as well as sign up to attend our social events!

6 Chef s Corner Hello all, The weather has been very un-winter like but spring is right around the corner. I'm working on the spring/summer menu. I'm looking forward to making the pool a fun and inviting place to be this summer with more poolside food and activities. I've also sourced plates and salad bowls that are pool safe and give the look of dining outdoors instead of looking like takeout. This upgrade actually saves the club money vs. continually purchasing disposable items which also reduces trash. Here is a preview of one of the summer items. Enjoy! Chef Paul From the Chef s Chopping Block Honey Sriracha Chicken Sandwiches 4 T. sriracha sauce 1 c. honey (local) 16 oz. chicken tenders, grilled or fried 8 slices Swiss cheese lettuce, as needed tomato and onion, optional cornbread/biscuits or flour tortillas your choice Mix together honey and sriracha sauce. Fry or grill the chicken tenders; dip in the honey sriracha sauce. Assemble the sandwich. For an extra bite, spread some of the maple sriracha aioli from last month s recipe. Serves 4. Join us for our weekly specials: Wednesday $6.00 Burger Day Available from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday Blue Plate Dinner Specials Available from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Choose from three dinner specials all priced at $11.00 plus tax Lunch & Dinner Specials Offered Daily! Restaurant reservations are appreciated Please call Happy Hour Tuesday Sunday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Happy Hour Bar Specials Beer: $2.00 Drafts Wine: $4.00 House Wine, $5.00 Premium Wine Rail Liquor: $4.00 Join us for Sunday Brunch! Every Sunday 11:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Select items from our Brunch Menu Reservations are appreciated Please call Thirsty Thursday Every Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Draft and Bottled Craft Beer $3.00

7 Coming Soon! Prime Rib Night Friday, March 3 rd & Friday, April 7 th 5 p.m. 8:30 p.m. King Cut ~ $22.00, Queen Cut ~ $19.00 First-come, first served basis Make your reservation early! Please call ****************************************************************************** Join us for Bourbon & Cigar Night Thursday, March 9 th 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Includes a tasting of each featured bourbon and hors d oeuvres. $12.00 per person Additional glasses of bourbon available for $6.00 each. Please call to sign up. ******************************************************************* Coming Soon! Ladies Night Out Thursday, March 23 rd 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Join us for an evening out with the girls. Be greeted with a mimosa as you enter, have a sip or two at our wine tasting, nibble on a few hors d oeuvres and check out what our wonderful vendors have to offer. We can t wait to see you there! Check out a few of our vendors: Lularoe, Chloe & Isabel, doterra, Massages by Michelle Daly $15.00 per person To make your reservation, please call

8 Join us for dinner on St. Patrick s Day! Friday, March 17 th 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Appetizers Reuben Egg Rolls ~ $7.00 Baked Oysters with Spinach, Cheddar and Bacon Stuffing ~ $9.00 Guinness Onion Soup ~ $6.00 Garden Salad ~ $6.00 Entrees Bangers and Mash Irish sausage, root vegetables and Colcannon ~ $15.00 Jamison, Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Salmon With red potatoes and mushy peas ~ $18.00 Corned Beef and Cabbage With red potatoes and root vegetables ~ $17.00 Guinness Short Ribs With stout demi-glace, Colcannon and root vegetables ~ $18.00 Balmoral Steak Grilled ribeye steak with tomato, green peppercorn Irish whiskey demi-glace ~ $22.00 Desserts Chocolate Chip Stout Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce ~ $5.00 Bailey s Crème Brule ~ $6.00 Whiskey Ice Cream Pie with Candied Walnuts Meringue ~ $6.00 Please note: The regular restaurant menu will not be available during this special dining event. Please call for reservations.

9 Attention Members! You are invited to attend! How to Kick the Sugar Habit Workshop Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. At the Country Club of Culpeper Are you a Sugar Addict? Are you wondering why you crave sugar? You want to discover what is keeping you stuck so you can get unstuck! You re done reinventing the wheel and you want someone to tell you what works & what doesn t! You re ready to finally get this sugar and food thing handled so you can allow your best self to shine! BRING A FRIEND & GET A FREE GIFT Certified Health Coach, Michelle Kimble Complimentary Total Body Transformation Discovery Session ($97 Value) To Schedule, Call or ******************************************************************* Coming in April! Prime Rib Night ~ Friday, April 7 th Bourbon & Cigar Night ~ Thursday, April 13 th Easter Brunch ~ Sunday, April 16 th More information coming soon! Mark your calendar!

10 Board of Directors Joe Daniel President Win Carithers Vice President Patrick Edrington - Treasurer Kevin Mahoney - Secretary Elizabeth Davis Alan Butterfield Joanne Durr Bryan Sprinkel Linda Hudson Thornton Committees Building & Grounds TBD Finance Patrick Edrington Golf Course Win Carithers Membership Alan Butterfield Pool/Tennis TBD Tournament Joe Daniel Social Kevin Mahoney Golf Associations LGA President Becki Davis SGA Captain Ronnie Deal Bridge Linda Thornton Gay Wallace Business Office Phone: Hours of Operation: Monday: Closed Tuesday-Friday: 9:00am 5:00pm Tennis Lessons Dena Smith Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar Reservations Recommended Please call Hours of Operation: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30am 8pm Wednesday: 11:30am 8pm Thursday: 11:30am 8pm Friday: 11:30am 8:30pm Saturday: 11:30am 6pm *Sunday: 11:30am 6pm (*Sunday Brunch available until 3 p.m.) We will be more than happy to accommodate later hours with reservations! Country Club Staff Judy West General Manager Jennifer Miller Office Manager Jen Sandy Assistant General Manager/ Events Director Susan Cruz Director of Membership and Marketing Mark Wolfla Director of Golf Jimmy Safley Golf Course Superintendent Paul Lombardy Executive Chef Dena Smith Tennis Professional Golf Shop Phone: Hours of Operation: (As of 3/12/17, open until 7pm) Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday - Sunday: 8am 5pm (Weather Permitting) Please call the Golf Shop for tee times. Please provide your member number and all players in your group. Range Hours (As of 3/12/17, open until 7pm) Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday Sunday: 8am-5pm Golf Rates Golf Lessons: $40/half hour $200/ six half -hour lessons Cart Fees 18 holes, per rider: $18 inclusive of tax 9 holes, per rider: $10 inclusive of tax Guest Greens Fees Week Days: $30 + cart fee Weekends and Holidays: $40 + cart fee Family Rate Greens Fee only applicable to Golf Membership $20 + cart fee Golf Bag Storage: $75/year Range Plan: $175/year unlimited use Range Balls: $5/bag plus tax