FROM THE DESK OF THE GENERALMANAGER Dear Membership, JOE CECI JCECI@HILLENDALECC.COM GENERAL MANAGER / COO It has been a busy month preparing for the season and finalizing some maintenance work around the Club. We have done extensive work in the pool snack bar, on the tennis courts, and in the kitchen, as well as other areas of the Club. We can t wait for you to see all these aesthetic and functional improvements around our facilities when we are fully open for the season. We have had many well-attended events in the Clubhouse this past month including Peter Luger Steak Night, A Trip Through Italy Dinner, and Pasta Night. We have also hosted many outside events at the Club that have gone very well and are helpful in creating a positive buzz in the area about our Club. The staff and members of the various committees have been working hard to plan great events for the upcoming month and beyond! Please take the time to read this newsletter to see all that we have to offer for each member of your family! As always, please remember to make reservations when you are coming to the Club to dine or for an event. Not only does it help us plan and staff for the event, but also we can provide you with the level of service we are all hoping for. Remember, we have multiple platforms for you to make reservations: 1) Call the Club at 410-592-8011. We now have a full time concierge named Nita. She is available to answer the phone when you call and respond to emails sent to the designated reservations email address. Her weekly hours are Tuesday - Wednesday 9:00-5:00 and Thursday - Saturday 12:00-8:00. 2) Email reservations@hillendalecc.com. This email address was created for the exclusive purpose of streamlining our reservation taking system. We use this email address for anything from dinner reservations to special event RSVPs. Additionally, when you make a reservation through the HCC Website or Clubster calendars a notification goes to this email address. As of now, we do not have the technological capabilities to accept regular dining reservations through the Website or Clubster (with the exception of special dinner events); we encourage you to use both of these systems online calendars that can accept reservations for all special events that are posted on the online calendars. Furthermore, the Club is now offering complimentary valet services Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. We are encouraging you to utilize this benefit when you come to the Club for dinner! We are thrilled Spring is officially here and we can t wait to have the Club busy with members eating, golfing, playing tennis, and soon, swimming! LEADERSHIP E X E C U T I V E COMMITTEE Rick Smulovitz, President Wink Mather, Vice-President, Golf Committee Michael Gajewski, Treasurer, Finance Committee Becky Pauliny, Secretary, Social Committee BOARD OF GOVERNORS Drew Cook, Finance Committee Gab Hart, Pool & Tennis Committee House Committee Stephen Harrington, Golf Committee Fred Hill, Pool & Tennis Committee Eric Kastendike, Membership Committee Matthew Murnane, Greens Committee Al Rubeling, Strategic Planning Committee Rachel O Neill, Green Book Committee Warm Regards, Joe Ceci General Manager, COO NEXT BOARD MEETING: April 25, 2019
Lunch Monday CLOSED -- Tuesday-Wednesday Pub Menu 11:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. Thursday- Saturday Bistro Menu 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Sunday Bistro Menu 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Bar MEMBERSHIP UPDATE H O U R S O FOPERATION Monday CLOSED -- Tuesday - Wednesday 11:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. Thursday - Saturday 11:00a.m. - closing Sunday 11:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. Dinner Monday CLOSED -- Tuesday - Wednesday Limited Menu 11:00a.m.- 7:00p.m. Thursday- Saturday Dinner Menu 5:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. Sunday CLOSED -- **The business office is open Monday-Friday 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.** Thank you to the Dubinksy family for the generous donation of goldfish for the pond in the lobby! ALLISON MONTGOMERY ALLISON@HILLENDALECC.COM DIRECTOR OF EVENT SALES & MEMBERSHIP W E L C O M E NEW MEMBERS Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Rosenkilde Golf- 1 Members Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reinke Social Members Mr. Jonathan Binder and Ms. Bridgette Pearce Social Members W E L C O M E POSTED MEMBERS Mr. Bryan Smyth YA Golf Member Mr. and Mrs. Ben Creery Social Members Mr. Nick Smearman Legacy YA Golf Member Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dunstone Golf-1 Members Mr. and Mrs. Sam Spampinato Reinstated Golf-1 Members W E L C O M E BACK Mr. and Mrs. Tom O Laughlin Reinstated Golf-1 Members
AKIA BRASWELL AKIA@HILLENDALECC.COM FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR As attendance rises for the season, it s great to see everyone frequenting the dining room again. Making reservations for seating times is key and a huge thank you in advance for assisting us to better serve you. In upcoming weeks I ll be aiding the hostess in seating to adequately accommodate everyone. Please bear with us as we stagger seating, especially with larger parties. All we are doing is for the betterment of our service. Thank you all, again, for your support.
GOLF PROFESSIONAL BRANDON GRECCO DIRECTOR OF GOLF BGRECCO@HILLENDALECC.COM UPDATE Dear Members, Our favorite time of year has arrived! Jim Nantz is on TV with his familiar voice letting us know The Masters is right around the corner, The Orioles are off and running, the NCAA Tournament is wrapping up... spring is finally here! The entire Golf Operation staff is looking forward to a big year in 2019 for Hillendale Country Club! We are under new leadership with our new General Manager, Mr. Joseph Ceci and he has hit the ground running working with all of us to provide you and your guests with the best possible experience each and every day you are at the club. As the calendar turns to April, we are also starting to see all new merchandise in the golf shop for Men and Women! With vendors such as Peter Millar, IBKUL, Holderness & Bourne, Stitch Golf, Fairway & Greene and more, we are sure to have something for everyone! Please be sure to visit us in the shop to see the new lines and see all the new things we are offering this year. April is also the beginning of our golf calendar for the year. As always, we are kicking off the season with our Women s Opening Day and Spring Dinner on Wednesday, April 3rd. Following the ladies, our Men s Opening Day will be held on Masters Saturday April 13th! In addition to our opening days, we are also looking forward to our other events kicking off in April: - Mixed Couples 9 & Dine ~ Friday, April 5 th - Magnolia Cup ~ Sunday, April 14 th - Men s Twilight ~ Begins Wednesday, April 24 th - Masters & Men s Wear Custom Fitting Event ~ Wednesday, April 10 th Online registration for these events can be found by visiting www.hillendalecc.com and clicking the golf section of the website. From there you can click our calendar of events page where we will have our registration portals updated throughout the season. We are also really thrilled to announce the launch of our new online tee time system with ForeTees! You can now book tee times from the convenience of your home on our website or on your mobile device from the ForeTees app. Specific directions on booking tee times will be emailed out in a separate mailer from the Golf Shop. We are looking forward to bringing this new platform to our membership as we continue to look for ways to enhance your member experience at the Club! Finally, I would like to welcome the newest member of our Professional Staff, Mr. Chris Rhein. Chris will be joining our team as an Assistant Golf Professional and comes to us most recently from Scottsdale National in Arizona. Chris also previously worked at Hillendale as a PGA Intern in 2013 and we are thrilled to have him back! Please come by the shop to meet Chris and welcome him to Hillendale! We are looking forward to a strong start to the season and seeing all of you back out on the course! As always, if you ever need anything, please don t hesitate to give me a call at 410-862-0734 or email me at bgrecco@hillendalecc.com. Of All The Hazards, Fear is the worst ~ Sam Snead Brandon Grecco, PGA Head Golf Professional
Members, G O L F H O U R S O F OPERATION *All hours are weather permitting. The golf shop will communicate any schedule changes. The Driving Range will close 30 minutes before sunset. The golf course will open at 11:00a.m. on Mondays, based on availability. See weekly Golf Forecast for details. You ve got to love this time of year. Days are getting longer, birds are chirping, trees start budding, and winter is behind us, hopefully. And when Mother Nature gets busy, we do as well. Everything done on the golf course is dictated by the weather. Luckily, March gave us some spring-like days where we were able to mow and aerate. We used a solid needle tine to punch holes in our putting greens. I know we all dislike aeration time, but there is nothing more important to our soil and turf. Later this month you will notice a slightly larger hole with sand incorporated into it. This allows water and air to move more freely throughout the putting green, which in turn gives us a stronger, healthier playing surface. Again, slightly disruptive, but essential. Good news is that with the warmer weather you will notice the green-up we are all looking forward to out on the golf course. In conjunction with our fertilizer regimen, it won t be long until they re fully healed. We appreciate your patience and understanding of these essential cultural practices because at the end of the day, the positives of these actions far outweigh the brief annoyance. Having said that, I would like to thank the entire maintenance crew for their hard work and dedication to Hillendale. It s not an easy job but, they make it look so. Recently, our mechanic, Gary Hanna, was appointed the Employee of the Month for his work not only on our side but for his help inside the clubhouse. Hats off to Mr. Hanna; we truly appreciate and depend on his work. Read on to learn more about Mr. Hanna. Here s to a healthy and happy spring. Travis Alwine, Nick Donner, and the Greens Department MONDAY TUESDAY - FRIDAY SATURDAY - SUNDAY GOLF SHOP CLOSED* 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. BAG ROOM 10:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. 6:30a.m. - 7:00p.m. PRACTICE FACILITY 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. (closes at 5:30 on Wednesday) 6:30a.m. - 7:00p.m. HALFWAY HOUSE SCHEDULED TO OPEN MID-APRIL CALL 410-592-8011 IF YOU NEED ANYTHING WHILE ON THE COURSE. TRAVIS ALWINE DIRECTOR OF GROUNDS TRAVIS@HILLENDALECC.COM Gary Hanna:Employee of the Month NICK DONNER GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT NICK@HILLENDALECC.COM Prior to Hillendale, I spent 30 years in auto parts after-market sales and management. I later transitioned to a role with an electrical contractor, managing service vehicles and specialized equipment for over 10 years. I joined Hillendale in January 2012 and currently maintain and manage all golf course equipment. I also like working on special projects around the club with woodworking and metal fabrication. My interest in engines translates to my love for cars, particularly vintage American muscle cars. I enjoy spending time with my wife of over 40 years, Janice, my two adult children, Traci and Scott and his wife Jen. I look forward to becoming a grandfather in July. In my spare time, I also enjoy hunting and drag racing with my son.
TENNIS PROFESSIONAL NICOLE GRUNWALD DIRECTOR OF TENNIS NICOLE@HILLENDALECC.COM UPDATE Hello Tennis Fans, With spring here, there is much buzz and excitement in the air! Many thanks to our Grounds Superintendent, Travis, and his team who are working hard and helping to prepare our courts for its annual resurfacing, to take place in mid April (weather depending) along with a much needed face lift. Our gazebo has a wonderfully replaced new roof, and, thanks to your angel funds, an area has been cleared for a shed to house all of our tennis equipment! We will have beautiful new nets, windscreens, and benches along with many other exciting additions! As soon as the courts are open and playable we will hold all morning and weekend clinics unofficially. The spring clinic schedule and special pricing officially will start on May 1st. Before then, you can contact me or Pete for lessons or clinics to be conducted indoors to prepare for interclub. Please be sure to review the spring clinic schedule, pricing specials, and the schedule for various events taking place this summer. We look forward to having continued great participation, as well as a strong cheering section for your fellow members! Your instructional staff is eager to help you with your game and available for your tennis needs. In preparation for the season, if your racquet is four years or older, it s safe to say its time for an upgrade in technology. Also, remember to have your racquet re-strung each year, the same number of times you play per week for optimum performance. Demos, accessories, and restringing are available in the pro shop. Let us know how we can help. Thank you all for your generosity and ongoing support! I look forward to another great year and I hope to see all of you out on the courts! HILLENDALE COUNTRY CLUB TENNIS CAMPS J U N I O R T E N N I S C A M P JUNE 25-28, JULY 23-26, AUGUST 6-9 1:00-3:30 (JUNE & JULY) 10-12:30 (AUGUST) $225/SESSION AGES 11+ $25 discount for early registration (March 2-9) J U N I O R P E R F O R M A N C E T E N N I S C A M P JULY 16-19, JULY 30-AUG 2, AUGUST 13-16 10:00-2:00 $250/SESSION AGES 12-17 CONTACT NICOLE WITH ANY QUESTIONS E: NICOLE@HILLENDALECC.COM P: 410.592.2950
HILLENDALE COUNTRY CLUB S P R I N G 2 0 1 9 T E N N I S R A T E S Junior Clinics 10 & Under $90 for the month or drop in for $24/session Sibling Discount: 2 full price, 3rd child is $45/month 11 & Older $132 for the month or drop in for $36/session Sibling Discount: 2 full price, 3rd child is $66/month Players can attend both weekday sessions for the entire month of May for monthly price. Competitive Training Saturday 2 hour Clinics $150/session for the month (4 sessions) Sibling Discount: $250/month for two players $50/session drop in rate Sibling Discount - Each additional child is $25/session For the monthly pricing option, you must pre-register and will be billed upfront. The drop-in rate is billed per session. All preregistrations are nonrefundable.
Spring Clinic Schedule beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Tuesdays Fridays 9:30-11:00 Div 4 Interclub Practice 11:00-12:30 Cardio Clinic Wednesdays 9:30-11:00 Div 6 Interclub Practice 11:00-12:30 Doubles Strategy Clinic 5:30-6:15 10 & Under Clinic 6:15-7:15 11+ Jr Clinic 7:00-8:30 Men's Workout Session 9:30-11:00 Div 8 Interclub Practice 4:30-5:30 10 & Under Clinic 5:30-6:30 10+ Clinic 6:15-7:30 Adult Beginner Saturdays 10:00-11:00 Mixed Cardio Express 11:00-11:45 10 & Under Clinic 11:45-12:45 11+ Junior Clinic 1:00-3:00 Junior Performance Clinic Thursdays Sundays 9:30-10:30 Cardio Express 10:30-12:00 Stroke of the Week 10:00-11:30 Stroke of the Week 11:30-1:00 Mixed Cardio nicole@hillendalecc.com
PILATES COMES TO HILLENDALE! Wouldn t it be great to have a challenging fitness class close to home and in a familiar setting with familiar people? We are going to hold our first Pilates class in the Hillendale ballroom starting: Saturday April 27th at 9:45 AM-11:00 am. Lisa Ruzzo will be our instructor. Lisa has a Bachelors in Science and Speech Pathology from Towson State University. She has been in fitness for over 35 years and became AAAI certified in Aerobic instruction in 1983 and received certification from AFAA for Group Exercise in 1989. In 2010 Lisa was certified in mat Pilates from AAAI and AFAA. She was a director for six years at Group X and provided personal training and taught fitness classes. She currently instructs at Loyola College and The University of Maryland specializing in Pilates. You will need to bring a mat, small towel, and water bottle. We will provide balls and other necessary equipment to enjoy the full impact of Pilates. Classes will be Saturday mornings except during holiday weekends. Sign up today and feel free to invite friends! Cost is $12 per class if you sign up in advance. Non-Members $16 per class. Drop-In fees for members are $15 per class. Drop-In fees for non-members is $18 per class. Members Buy 6 classes in advance for $60 to get one class free!