The Country Club of Culpeper Chatter Join us for these upcoming events! Please call 825-1746 for reservations. February 2017 Prime Rib Night Friday, Feb. 3rd 5 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Italian Buffet Friday, Feb. 17th 5 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Wine Tasting Wednesday, Feb. 22nd 6 p.m. Valentine s Dinner Sunday, Feb. 12th 3 p.m. 7 p.m. Reservations Required Kids Night Friday, Feb. 24th 6 p.m. 8 p.m. See inside for more information on these events!
Manager s Corner Welcome back everyone! The Clubhouse closes the first two weeks of January and during that time the staff is very busy preparing for the new season. This year it allowed us time to develop a new menu, perform annual maintenance, make necessary repairs and complete a thorough cleaning. We painted the main dining room, front lobby and hallway, which thankfully has received an overwhelmingly positive response. Jimmy and his crew have been performing their winter maintenance on the golf course equipment, as well as assisting with clubhouse projects. Our well-rounded, knowledgeable staff has saved the Club thousands of dollars by not having to call in outside repairmen. Everyone works together as a team and helps out whenever and wherever necessary. State of the Club The Board, Membership Committee and Staff are brain-storming to come up with ways to attract new members without disturbing the current membership categories. Our Winter Membership Special is almost over so spread the word! Join today and new members will enjoy full membership benefits with no dues, capital reserve fee or food minimum requirement until March 1 st. That s not all refer someone now and if they join during the month of February, you ll receive a credit on your account for one month of your dues! Membership is the lifeline of the Club and the best way to develop it is through word of mouth from our current members; so if you have someone in mind, forward their contact information to our Membership Director, Susan Cruz and she ll take it from there. Be proud of your Club and share the experience with your friends and family. Board and Committees You re invited to attend the Annual Meeting held in the Clubhouse Banquet Room at 3:00 p.m. on March 19 th. The Board will review 2016 financial results and elect three new Board members. On that note, we are looking for members to serve. Petitions are available in the Business Office and are due by 5:00 p.m. on February 10 th. Committees have begun to meet and are making plans for 2017! I listed the committees in the January newsletter, so if you re interested in joining, reach out to a committee member or give me a call. Not only is this a nice way to get to know some of your fellow members, but it s an opportunity for you to have an impact on improving the Club. Restaurant Thanks to all of you in attendance, our Grand Re- Opening on January 17 th was very successful! During our two-week closure, Chef Paul teamed up with fellow staff to introduce an enticing new menu. So, if you haven t done so already, come out and see what all the talk is about! We welcome guests and encourage members to bring them. We want you to share your love of the Club with them, create memories here, show them what we have to offer and hopefully they ll desire a membership of their own. You can charge their meal on your member account or they can pay by credit card, it s your choice. For your banquet and event needs, Jen Sandy, our Events Director with nine year s tenure here at the Club, is ready and waiting to assist you! Her expertise will prove invaluable when planning your memorable, special occasion. Also, if you have a friend or family member, that s not a Club member, who s looking for a venue for a wedding, birthday party, etc. send them our way and we ll take care of them. Our non-member banquet income is an excellent source of revenue. Golf Course The weather this January has been very nice for golf, with 371 rounds played. Only one more month and we should be in great shape to get the rust out of our swings and prepare our game for the new season. Rounds played on the course in 2016 were 12,025 a decrease of 3,099 from the previous year. Closing Many important issues will be coming to the table over the next month and I strongly believe everyone is up to the challenge of choosing what s in the best interest of the Club. On that note, always remember that this is your Club enjoy it, use it often and if you have concerns or just want to visit, my door is always open! Judy West General Manager
Membership Interests From the Desk of Susan Cruz Each month when I sit down to write my article, I feel like I am always saying the same thing. We need more support on the Membership Committee. I cannot stress enough how important this is. We need new ideas on how to recruit members, we need help coordinating new member events, and we need some new faces! For the most part, the Membership Committee meets on the 3 rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. However, our next meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15 th. Please join us, bring some friends and bring some ideas! Feedback from the community about the Club and all we have to offer has been positive. We need to expand on that. When you hear someone talking about the Club or asking membership questions, jump right in and offer my contact information or get their contact information and give it to me. Invite them to lunch or to play a round. Do whatever it takes! Just remember arrangements must be made through me. Thanks again for all you do! 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 our new member: John Gentleman Attention Members! Elections for the Country Club of Culpeper Board of Directors will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at 3 p.m. at the Annual Meeting. Anyone interested in running for the Board should contact the Business Office at 825-1746 to pick up a petition. All nominations and petitions must be submitted to the Business Office by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2017. 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 825-1748 to reserve your tee times. Reserving a tee time is the best way to be able to play at the time you want. On Mondays, if the weather man is projecting that the temperature is not going to be above 50 degrees for the day, then the Golf Shop will be CLOSED. Remember to check the Golf Shop for weather updates, as frost can delay the course opening time. Please call 825-1748 for the most up-to-date closings and for course conditions. 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.
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 540-229-0589 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 January: 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 540-718-7117 or soldwithlinda@hotmail.com or Gay Wallace at 540-825-4011 or gaygaywallace@gmail.com. doterra - meeting every first Thursday night of the month Weight Watchers - meeting every Wednesday night and Friday afternoon Mrs. Green for hosting sweet Emma's 2nd Birthday Party If you or a friend would like more information please contact Jen Sandy at 825-1746 ext. 226 or jsandy@countryclubofculpeper.com. Jen Sandy Events Director Michael Rybitski 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! https://www.facebook.com/thecountryclub ofculpeper Please help us out and post some reviews online, as well as sign up to attend our social events!
Chef s Corner As we begin this new year, I wanted to share some of the exciting things that will be taking place in the restaurant. After much feedback from you, the members, there will be discounted appetizers available during Happy Hour and rosé wine will be available by the glass. You may have noticed that there are no entrées on the new menu. I did this to be more flexible and offer more variety on a regular basis and to keep inventory lower to maintain a healthy bottom line, which in turn benefits the long success of the club. Also in the coming weeks, I've arranged to have my wine representative come in every month or so to give talks on wines and to sample some wines during her talk. Enjoy! Chef Paul 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! From the Chef s Chopping Block Maple Sriracha Sauce 1 c. mayonnaise ¼ c. Sriracha sauce ½ t. black pepper pinch of salt 2 3 T. maple syrup (real - don't skimp) Mix to combine. Can be used on french fries, grilled chicken and burgers. Restaurant reservations are appreciated Please call 825-1746 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 825-1746 Thirsty Thursday Every Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Draft and Bottled Craft Beer $3.00
Coming Soon! Prime Rib Night Friday, February 3 rd & Friday, March 3 rd 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 825-1746 ****************************************************************************** Join us for a Wine Tasting Wednesday, February 22 nd 6 p.m. A representative from The Country Vintner will be here to do a tasting and wine talk. $5.00 per person Please call 825-1746 to reserve your spot! ******************************************************************* Coming Soon! Kids Night Friday, February 24 th 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Join us for an evening of fun! Parents may have a quiet dinner in our restaurant while the children run free in our main dining room with activities and crafts for all ages. Pizza by the slice or whole pie will be available. Pizza Pricing: Slice: $2.00 Cheese, $2.50 Pepperoni Whole Pie: $10.00 Cheese, $11.00 Pepperoni To make your reservation, call 825-1746.
Join us for our Valentine s Dinner! Sunday, February 12th 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Appetizers Fried brie with pear raisin compote ~ $7 Baked oysters with spinach, bacon and parmesan ~ $10 Shrimp cocktail with Grande Mariner sauce ~ $10 Asparagus wrapped in prosciutto with shaved parmesan and toasted hazelnuts fig balsamic syrup ~ $8 Soups Crab Bisque ~ C $4 B $6 Cream of tomato and boursin ~ C $3 B $5 Entrées Grilled petit filet mignon with lobster ragout, grilled asparagus and roasted potatoes ~ $24 Pan-roasted chicken breast with forest mushrooms, grilled asparagus soufflé potatoes and port wine sauce ~ $18 New England lobster stew with root vegetables, new potatoes and sherry lobster sauce ~ $20 Baked oysters with spinach, bacon and parmesan with grilled asparagus and roasted potatoes ~ $19 Desserts Chocolate mousse ~ $5 Chocolate dipped strawberries~ $5 Poached pear with Suval Blanc syrup and toasted almond cream ~ $5 Bananas Foster with rum sauce and vanilla ice cream ~ $5 Please note: Our regular restaurant menu will not be available during this special dining event. Space is limited Reservations are required Call 825-1746 for reservations
Join us for our ITALIAN BUFFET Friday, February 17th 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Menu Caesar Salad Antipasto Sausage and Peppers Eggplant Rollatini Chicken Picatta Tortellini Alfredo Shrimp and Mussels Marinara Garlic Bread Espresso Cheesecake Focaccia Bread Cannolis $21.00 per person *Please note: The regular restaurant menu will not be available during this special dining event. Please call 825-1746 for reservations.
Coming in March! Prime Rib Night ~ Friday, March 3 rd Bourbon & Cigar Night ~ Thursday, March 9 th St. Patrick s Day Buffet ~ Friday, March 17 th Annual Stockholders Meeting ~ Sunday, March 19 th Ladies Night Out ~ Thursday, March 23 rd More information coming soon! Mark your calendar! ******************************************************************* ATTENTION LADIES!!!!! 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 825-1746.
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 540-718-7117 Gay Wallace 540-825-4011 Business Office Phone: 825-1746 Hours of Operation: Monday: Closed Tuesday-Friday: 9:00am 5:00pm Tennis Lessons Dena Smith 540-229-0589 Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar Reservations Recommended Please call 825-1746. 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: 825-1748 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9am-Dusk Saturday - Sunday: 8am Dusk (Weather Permitting) Please call the Golf Shop for tee times. Please provide your member number and all players in your group. Range Hours Monday - Tuesday: Due to maintenance, call Golf Shop for hours of operation Wednesday - Friday: 9am-Dusk Saturday Sunday: 8am-Dusk 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