August 2017 Edgewood View W H E R E H E R I T A G E & E X C E L L E N C E C O M E T O G E T H E R F r o m t h e D e s k o f t h e G e n e r a l M a n a g e r I want to bring attention to a great accomplishment of the ECC s Gator Swim Team during this past season. During the months of June and July every member of the Gators Swim Team practiced diligently. Each member of the team consistently improved under the guidance of our swim Coaches Mary Kathrin and Robert. Due to their dedication and hard work the ECC Gators finished the season UNDEFEATED which afforded them the title of Division Champions. WAY TO GO GATORS! As we move into August, most of our members have already, or are in the process of finalizing summer vacations. This normally translates into increased utilization in our food and beverage outlets. Please be mindful of this normal seasonal increase and remember when possible to make reservations in advance of your expected visit so we are prepared for you and your guests. August also brings with it thoughts of fall being just around the corner. To me, late August and early September tend to be great golf weather. Craig, Troy and their crews have worked hard over the spring and summer and the fruits of their hard work are showing. At the same time, Keith Pritchard is gearing up for a fantastic squash season. Please review this newsletter for several new squash programs he and the Racquets Committee have created for you to enjoy. In closing I would like to encourage every ECC member to forward to me contact information on any prospective member. Upon receiving the information I will do all the leg work to get them to join while you reap the benefits of 50% off dues for 2 months if they join. I look forward to seeing you soon at your Edgewood Country Club All my best, Shane L. Honaker, CCM General Manager ECC Summertime New Membership Offering General & Clubhouse Memberships ~ 60% off Initiation Fee ~ $2500 down to $1000 Golf Only Members ~ 60% Off Initiation Fee ~ $1000 down to $400 General Member Monthly Fee Reductions 30% off Month Fees for up to 12 Months savings of up to $151.80 per month! Clubhouse Members Monthly Fee Reductions 20% off Monthly Fees for up to 12 Months savings of up to $85.00 per month! Current members who sponsor a General or Clubhouse level membership will be rewarded with a 50% reduction off their monthly dues for two months! CONTACT SHANE FOR MORE INFORMATION shane@edgewoodcc.com 304-343-5557, ext.125 Welcome New Member s Trevor & Hannah Gibson Ms. Jodi Adams
E d g e w o o d V i e w F r o m t h e E C C C h e f Live to eat Here at Edgewood Country Club, our Culinary Staff is full of individuals with special talents and skill. Although it may not be known to all, it is our pleasure to accommodate special request that are made in order to provide a more personal dining experience. Please let me and my team know, so we can make that special evening or event come true. Summer brings out a great variety of vegetables and none that is celebrated as much as asparagus. Without a doubt, it s the favorite and most requested among our members. I enjoy its versatility in salads along with different preparations that can accompany an entrée or an evening on the deck and patio with your grill. Just by making a simple citrus vinaigrette or topping it with lemon butter and pine nuts, the flavors of the asparagus brings success to any dish. Here s a quick but flavorful recipe that warrants trying. In preparing your asparagus its best to steam it until bright green, tender, yet still having a bit of crispness to the stem. 1 Tbl. Toasted Pine nuts 2 Lb. Asparagus 3 tsp. Fresh Orange Juice 2 tsp. Lemon Juice 4 Tbl. Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper 1 tsp. Red Peppercorns (chopped, if available) Combine all the above ingredients and whisk for 30 seconds until emulsified. Drizzle over freshly cooked asparagus and serve hot or this can be chilled and used over salad greens to enhance your entrée luncheon. Dennis Harris Executive Chef F a m i l y N i g h t s 8/2 Manhattan Clam Chowder, House Salad, Fruit Salad, Potato Salad, Fish Sticks, Steamed Clams, Shrimp Scampi, Panko and Herb Baked Cod, Rice Pilaf, Hush Puppies, Green Beans & Tomatoes, and Ice Cream Bar. 8/9 Chilled Vichyssoise, Mini Corn Dogs, Yankee Pot Roast, Herb Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Sautéed Kale with Bacon & Onions, Mixed Berry Cobbler, Ice Cream Bar & Cookies. 8/16 (Pool Deck & Dining Room) Cabbage Soup, House Salad, Fruit Salad, Tomato-Cucumber & Red Onion Salad, Kid s Cheeseburger Sliders, House Smoked Chicken, Smoked Beef Brisket, Kielbasa with Kraut, Corn on Cob, Parslied Yukon Gold Potatoes, and Ice cream bar. 8/23 Fish Stew, Fried Oysters, Oysters on the half Shell, Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Jambalaya, Blackened Salmon, Basmati Rice, Sautéed Zucchini and Squash with Tomatoes, Ice Cream & Cookies. 8/30 Gazpacho, House Salad, Fruit Salad, Vegetable Pasta Salad, Grilled Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, BBQ Ribs, Herb Grilled Chicken Breast, Condiments & Assorted Cheeses, Baked Beans, Buttered Corn, Cole Slaw, Potato Chips, and Cookies.
E d g e w o o d D i n i n g a t a V i e w g l a n c e COMING IN SEPTEMBER LIVE MUSIC ON THE TERRACE EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR every Thursday Night 4-6pm in the Member s Lounge Thursday Night Summer Tradition Chef Dennis Presents Still s Grill Feature Cuts of Certified Black Angus Beef 6oz., 8oz., or 12oz. Filet of Beef 12oz. or 16oz. Center Cut N.Y. Strip Loin 12oz. or 16oz. Ribeye of Beef There is no cut too BIG or too small. In addition to these cuts of beef, chef will have a seafood feature as well as some of the specialty cuts some of you enjoyed earlier in the year. Burger Night!! Diner's Club Tuesday Night Build a Burger Edgewood Country Club is excited to announce the Diner's Club" program. Receive a 20% discount on all food and beverages served at the Club after 5pm in the main clubhouse. The discount includes liquor, beer and wine served in the Member's Lounge, Randy's Grill and the Edgewood Room (the pool bar and Derrick's Creek are not included). To receive the discount all charges must be placed on the member's ECC account who is the Diner's Club member and there can only be one ticket and the total bill cannot be split with someone that is not a member of the Diner's Club. The Diner's Club program will begin on August 1, 2017, and will be available until July 31, 2018. Cost for the program is $395 and is a excellent opportunity for those of you that frequently dine and entertain at 1600 Edgewood Drive. Contact Maggi Franks at the Club to enroll in this discount dining program. This Diner's Club program does not include special dining events like our Seafood Buffet, Family Nights, holiday buffets, meals served in private rooms of the clubhouse or events scheduled and booked through Brandie Thomas in our Events Department. If you are currently a Diner's Club member, your membership in that program will be extended, you must contact Maggi if you wish NOT to continue with the "New Diner's Club" that begins on August 1st. Our exclusive Edgewood Grind of Certified Angus Beef and House Baked Kaiser Bun Toppings American, Swiss, Provolone, Pepper Jack & Blue Cheeses Sautéed Mushrooms, Caramelized Sweet Onions, Roasted Peppers, Banana Peppers, Avocado, Onion Rings, Salsa, Fried Egg, Grilled Portobello, Slaw & Bacon Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion Slice, Dill Pickle & Choice of Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Fries or Chips $2 Domestic Bottled Beer 304-343-5557
E d g e w o o d V i e w E C C P O O L NEW Pool & Snack Bar Hours Beginning Monday, August 14th through Labor Day Pool Hours Sunday Thursday 11 a.m. 8 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. 9 p.m. Lifeguards will be staffed as their school schedule permits Labor Day Pool Party Monday, September 4th Poolside Buffet NOON-2p.m. Pool Bar opens at NOON $3 Margaritas DJ 1-5p.m. Pool Games Anything That Floats Labor Day Boat Regatta Race 2p.m. House Salad Pasta Salad Fruit Salad Grilled Black Angus Burgers Nathans all Beef Hot Dogs BBQ Grilled Chicken Breast Corn on the Cobb Baked Beans Slaw Chili Cookies & Brownies Watermelon Slices $15.95 Adults Red, White, and Blue Bomb Pops Swim At Your Own Risk when lifeguards are not present Diving Pool to remain closed at all times lifeguards are not present Pool Snack Bar Hours Monday Friday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Labor Day will be the last day staff will be scheduled Boat Regatta Race The purpose of this event is to showcase your ability to design and build a water craft to travel approximately 100 yards in the water. You may NOT utilize a commercially designed or distributed watercraft. Powerboats, canoes, kayaks, rafts, skiffs or other commercially designed craft will NOT qualify. Your vessel must NOT be commercially designed. The vessels must be powered by human energy. ALL VESSELS MUST BE MADE OF CARDBOARD and carry at least ONE team member! NO engines, motors (including battery operated) or paddle wheels will be accepted. Sails, paddles and oars are acceptable. The decision of the judges is final. All teams must be able to carry or otherwise transport their vessels to and from the launch area. Once vessel is launched; your team may push, pull, paddle, shimmy or sway your vessel to the finish line. Awards will be given to the Team with the Best Time!
E C C P o o l E d g e w o o d V i e w POOLSIDE FAMILY NIGHT 8/16 (Pool Deck & Dining Room) Cabbage Soup, House Salad, Fruit Salad, Tomato-Cucumber & Red Onion Salad, Kid s Cheeseburger Sliders, House Smoked Chicken, Smoked Beef Brisket, Kielbasa with Kraut, Corn on Cob, Parslied Yukon Gold Potatoes, and Ice Cream bar. TEEN DIVE IN MOVIE NIGHT Friday, August 25th Snack Bar will be open Popcorn & Glow Sticks Provided $5.00 per person Mimosas, Margaritas, & Brandies WORLD FAMOUS Sangria Tuesday, August 22nd 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Kid s are back to school come enjoy & relax by the pool after a long Summer Snack Bar & Poolside Bar open at 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Current Scheduled Private Event Pool Closings August 11th 4pm August 18th 5pm September 21st CLOSED ALL DAY September 22nd Closed until 5pm
E d g e w o o d V i e w F r o m t h e P r o S h o p Don t Fear When Near One of the most feared shots in golf inside 60 yards is the pitch over a bunker from a tightly mown fairway lie. Given the choice, most amateurs would rather be in the rough, because they feel like they can slide the club head underneath the ball. But from a firm lie, there is no cushion of grass under the ball, and the margin for error is much less than it is from the rough. Hit the shot fat here, and you ll probably wind up in the bunker or worse. Here are a few setup and swing changes that should help to settle your nerves and make this shot easier to execute more consistently. The biggest mistake amateur golfers make on this shot is that they set up with the handle leaning too far forward, as if they were going to hit a chip and run. This acts to deloft the clubface, producing a lower shot than desired, and also exposes the leading edge so you re more prone to dig and hit the shot fat. Because the ball is so far back in the stance, there s also a tendency to hang back and scoop the club head under the ball to add loft. Use the bounce as your friend, you do not have to be as precise with contact as you might think. On the backswing, feel as if the club head is moving more to the inside and your arms are swinging across your chest which helps round out your downswing. There will still be some descent to the club head, but the shallower angle of attack will allow you to utilize the bounce more effectively so that the club head can skid underneath the ball and not dig. Remain relatively centered with your sternum and chin directly over the ball at impact. Notice how my left arm and club shaft are in a fairly straight line and there s no breakdown in the left wrist; my legs are also very quiet. Just as important, the club s trailing edge is merely skimming across the top of the grass (photo, above). You want the feeling that the club head is staying low to the ground through impact, which helps preserve the true loft on the face. Craig Berner, Head Golf Professional August Golf Schedule Tuesday, August 1 st Golf Course Closed (aeration) Wednesday, August 2 nd Golf Course Closed (aeration) Thursday, August 3 rd Golf Course Closed (aeration) Saturday, August 19 th First round of Men s, Senior, & Junior Club Championships Sunday, August 20 th Final Round Men s, Senior, & Junior Club Championships Monday, August 21 st CAMC Golf Outing (11am shotgun start) Saturday, August 26 th Make A Wish Golf Outing 1pm (Golf Course Closed starting at noon) The golf course and driving range will be closed starting Monday, July 31st through Thursday, August 3rd for aerification. Aerification is merely a short-term disruption that has long-term benefits for golf course. When you see those little holes, remember that without them the greens would eventually die. Like so many things, the quality of a good putting green is more than skin deep. In fact, the condition of a green has a lot to do with what goes on below the surface. In order for grass to grow at 3/16-inch, it must have deep, healthy roots. Good roots demand oxygen. In good soil, they get the oxygen from tiny pockets of air trapped between soil and sand particles. We understand this is a frustrating process to you as a member but want you to know it is a very important step in maintaining the conditioning of the golf course. As a reminder, if you are looking for a place to play during this time, ECC has reciprocity with Sleepy Hollow (304) 757-6581 and Parkersburg Country Club (304) 295-8551. Please call their respective pro shops to setup a tee time. Tee times for the following weekend (August 5th and 6th) will taken on Friday, August 4th.
E d g e w o o d V i e w E C C G O L F 2017 Edgewood Club Championship s (Men, Senior, Super Senior, and Junior) Men's Club Championship- Saturday, August 19 th and Sunday, August 20 th Men's Senior Club Championship- Saturday, August 19 th and Sunday, August 20 th Super Senior Club Championship- Saturday, August 19 th Junior Club Championship- Saturday, August 19 th and Sunday, August 20 th There is also a net division in all four events. Ages: 49 and younger Club Championship 50 and over eligible for Club Championship, Senior Club Championship, or both 70 and over eligible for all the above. Tee Times and Groupings Saturday, August 19 th (1st round)- Make your own groups and own pairings If you do not have a group, we will be assigning two tee times in the morning (9:40am and 9:50am) and two tee times in the afternoon (1:30pm and 1:40pm). Sunday, August 20th(Final round for Club Championship, Junior Club Championship, and Senior Club Championship)- Tee times will be assigned beginning at 8:30am and will be based on your first round GROSS score. Order will be: Club Championship, Senior Club Championship, followed by Junior Club Championship. Format: Club Championship, Junior Club Championship, and Senior Club Championship, - 36 holes stroke play. Super Senior Club Championship- 18 holes stroke play. Tees: Super Senior Club Championship- Green Tees Senior Club Championship- White Tees Junior Club Championship- White Tees Men's Club Championship- Blue Tees Club Team Championship- The top three finishers in the Men's Club Championship, Senior Club Championship, and Women s Club Championship will have the option to represent ECC in the 2017 Club Team Championship. Note: If you are eligible to play in both events you may do so but you must play the blue tees each day. Sign up today by calling the golf shop 304-384-9207
SLIM GUYS DRINK IT NAKED Racquets & Fitness More than half of Americans who drink coffee daily add sugar, cream, milk, or other calorie-rich ingredients, say a new analysis from the U. of Illinois. This barrage of extra gunk may be loaded with energy, but it also has fat and lacks much nutrition. Tea drinkers, also add an average of more than 43 extra calories with 85% coming from sugar. On the flip side, people who drink black coffee get about 69 fewer calories on average every day. question regarding fitness please contact Michael @ 304-549-5477 Squash is a fantastic learning engine for children that help develop disciplinary skills, extended concentration, body awareness and coordination. It is also a great motivator to be active and challenge physical condition. Never before has Squash had so many opportunities for long term growth and benefit either. http://collegesquashassociation.com/teams/mens-teams/ http://collegesquashassociation.com/teams/womens-teams/ Squash is growing rapidly as one of the top College access sports that is currently available to students who wish to pursue high performance sport. As you can see from the list of schools, these are top academic institutions in the country and many want to recruit American student athletes to fill their rosters. A large part of my experience playing at the National and World Level as a junior myself has enabled me to carry key skills and knowledge of this landscape forward to my coaching career. If this is an area of interest for you, please contact me and I can help provide further information. Long term development and planning is crucial to the success of any athlete, and of course with more time to train, compete and learn the sport, the better. Good athletes who are willing to commit to rigorous training regiments could take up Squash and have a realistic shot at the College level starting at age 12/13 for boys, and 13/14 for the girls. Keith Pritchard, Director of Racquets keith@edgewoodcc.com 513-257-8446 Director of Racquets, Keith Pritchard
Racquets & Fitness Tennis & Squash Rates August 2017 Private, Group Clinics & Pro Shop Services Individual Lesson $60/45min $75/60min 3-participant clinic $30 per member/60min 4-participant clinic $25 per member/60min 5-8 participant clinic $20 per member/60min String / Grip / Eyewear $35 / $5 / $30 String w. own provided $20 August 2017 Racquets Programs & Events WEDNESDAY EVENING LADIES TENNIS CLINIC & PLAY 6-7:30pm, sign up by July 31 st. Come out and enjoy the summer evenings with 45min of Tennis instruction followed by 45mins of singles and doubles play. All levels are welcome, this is all about fun, getting a good run/sweat and being outside! Sessions - August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 $30 drop in billed per session attended. SUNDAY AFTERNOON LADIES SQUASH CLINIC 1-2pm, drop in sessions will run through the month of August. If you plan to attend please notify Keith so he can prepare for the group each session. These clinics will continue to work on fundamentals of technique, ball striking and movement. Drop in $30 per session attended.
Racquets & Fitness EDGEWOOD SUMMER INVITATIONAL 2017 Friday August 18 th 2:00pm-9:00pm & Saturday August 19 th 8:00am-9:00pm ENTRY DEADLINE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING! Sign up now, email keith@edgewoodcc.com all three events are played during the same weekend, so feel free to enter both the Maestro and the Doubles or Singles Invitational! The Edgewood Racquet Maestro Tournament Entry Fee $100 Men s Squash Event will be played Friday 2-4:45pm, Table Tennis event 5-9pm & the Badminton and tennis events will be played throughout the day Saturday. The Maestro Tournament is open to 16 club members. Entry fee includes Friday appetizers, Saturday dinner, beer and cocktails throughout the event. Women s Badminton event will be played Friday 5-6:45pm Table Tennis 7-9pm, & Squash and Tennis events will be played throughout the day Saturday. The Maestro Tournament is open to 8 club members. Entry fee includes Friday appetizers, Saturday dinner, beer and cocktails throughout the event. * Best of two Games Squash to 15 pts * Best of two tie break sets Tennis to 15 pts * Best of two games Badminton to 15 pts * Best of two games Table Tennis 15 pts Men s Doubles Invitational Entry Fee $80 per team ($40 per person) Club members are encouraged to invite guests to compete in this 16-team event. However if you want to participate and do not have a guest partner readily available then Keith can work to facilitate an out of town partner for you. It is very important to notify Keith as far in advance as possible, so that ample time is allowed to coordinate an out of town guest. Best of 5 game matches, double elimination draw format, discounted a-la-carte dinner Saturday night, Friday Appetizers, kill the keg. Women s Singles Invitational Entry Fee $80 (includes guest) Club members are encouraged to invite someone who would be new to Squash, and ideally, new to Edgewood for this event! Squash experience is not required as any new players will be put into a draw, and players with experience will play in a separate draw. The new players will receive an orientation lesson on Wednesday evening prior to the event so that they know the basics, and will then be able to enjoy the matches throughout Friday and Saturday! Discounted a-la-carte dinner Saturday, Friday appetizers and kill the keg. This is a great time to create enthusiasm and exposure for Squash and is sure to be a fun event for Edgewood!
August 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Burger Night 2 Family Night 3 Stills Grill Happy hour 4 Seafood Night 5 6 7 8 Burger Night 9 Family Night 10 Stills Grill Happy hour 11 Seafood Night 12 13 14 15 Burger Night 16 Family Night POOLSIDE 17 Stills Grill Happy hour 18 Seafood Night 19 Club Championship 20 21 22 Burger Night 23 Family Night 24 Stills Grill Happy hour 25 Seafood Night Movie Night 26 Racquet Invitational 27 28 29 Burger Night 30 Family Night 31 Stills Grill Happy hour C o m m i t t e e M e e t i n g s Food, Service & Entertainment Committee Tuesday, August 15 starting at 10 a.m. Golf & Green Committee Tuesday, August 15 starting at 5:30 p.m. Racquets & Fitness Committee Tuesday, August 15 starting at 5:45 p.m. Pool Committee Wednesday, August 16, starting at 5 p.m. Finance Committee Tuesday, August 22 starting at 12:00 Membership & Marketing Committee Wednesday, August 23 starting at 12:00 Board Meeting Thursday, August 24 starting at 4:00 p.m. Board of Governors Thomas B. Epps - President Ryan Lindsay - Vice President Stephen Kawash - Treasurer John Hoffman - Secretary Committee Chairpersons Marc Bryson Racquets & Fitness Terrence Rusin Budget & Finance Randy Masinter Food, Service & Entertainment Shawna Meeks Pool Wesley Page Golf & Green John Casto House & Grounds Deborah Brown Membership & Marketing Members At-Large Reginald Triplett Lisa Dobbins David Hunt Carol Smith Kim Oldham-Smith