Concours d’ EleganceSunday, March 10

The Golf Club will host the Concours d’ Elegance showcasing vintage and collectable cars which will be displayed on the 10th & 18th fairways. Each Golf Club member’s number will be entitled to FOUR DISCOUNTED priced tickets at $49 each. Tickets must be purchased by February 28 in order to be charged to your Member account. For all tickets purchased after March 1, you must pay in cash or by check. The tickets will be available at the Social Coordinator’s desk (Leslie Clemons) in the Clubhouse. Additional tickets may be purchased for the regular price of $55. For additional information, please call the club, 277-8015.For information, visit their website at www.ameliaconcours.org.

COMPLIMENTARY MEMBER’S PARKING WILL BE AT THE DRIVING RANGE OFF SCOTT ROAD FROM THURSDAY, MARCH 7 THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 10. YOU WILL NEED TO PRESENT YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD AS YOU ENTER THE DRIVING RANGE FOR PARKING. SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CLUBHOUSE DURING THIS TIME.

DURING THE CONCOURS ON SUNDAY, MARCH 10, THE DINING ROOM AND LEGENDS LOUNGE WILL BE OPEN ONLY TO MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS. GUESTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A MEMBER. TO GAIN ENTRANCE TO THE CLUBHOUSE, THE MEMBER MUST SHOW THEIR MEMBERSHIP CARD TO THE STAFF ON DUTY. ONCE INSIDE THE CLUBHOUSE, ALL PURCHASES WILL BE CHARGED TO THE CLUB ACCOUNT. NO CREDIT CARDS OR CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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Super Bowl Sunday Sunday, February 3

Garden Club Tuesday, February 12

Special Valentine’s Day Luncheon

Thursday, February 14

A Night at The SpeakeasyFriday, February 15, 7-10 pm

Concours d’ EleganceSunday, March 10

Easter Sunday March 31, 11 am-2 pm

Happy HourTuesdays, 5-8 pm

Book ClubFebruary 5, March 5

The NeedlersFirst Tuesdays, 10 amThird Tuesdays, 1 pm

TriviaThird Thursdays

Friday Night DinnersFridays, 5-8 pm

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Kevin Krzeminski, Food and Beverage Director

Look What is Happening On Friday Nights at The ClubStarting in January, the Club will be serving dinner every Friday night in the Dining Room. There will be specials each week or you can order from our ala carte menu. Coming up in the next few months we will be offering a prime rib special, a seafood buffet and a Chef’s Tasting. Please check the weekly e-mail for our Friday night specials. To make your reservations, please call the Clubhouse 277-8015 ext. 18

Finally Fridays in The Legends LoungeJoin us in the Legends Lounge on the second and fourth Friday of every month for live music by Hupp N Ray from 6-9 pm. Hungry - order from our popular pub menu. Hupp N Ray are an extremely popular local acoustic duo that brings back to life the stirring harmonies and classic lines of America such as The Beatles, Little River Band and all your favorites from the 60’s and 70’s.

Super Bowl Sunday Sunday, February 3Go 49ers and Ravens!No matter who you cheer for - come and enjoy the game and commercials in the Legends Lounge starting at 5 pm. A tailgate party menu will be offered for $15 per person along with special Super Bowl prices at the bar. The Lounge will be open for the duration of the game.Have a Super Time at the club on Super Bowl Sunday.

Special Valentines Day LuncheonThursday, February 14, 11 am-2 pmBring your sweetheart or special friend to the Club for a wonderful Valentine’s Day lunch. The menu will include:Grilled Caesar Salad with sliced beef tenderloin, served with a glass of champagne or wine. Dessert will be vanilla bean ice cream with brandied strawberries and chocolate sauce.Price: $14 inclusive, per person. Please call 277-8015, ext. 18 to make your reservations.

A Night at The Speakeasy-The Twenties Come Alive at The ClubFriday, February 15, 7-10 pmA lone Sax player will lead you into our Fireplace Room that has been transformed into a Jazz and Blues club. Just enjoy listening to the live music or dance the night away to those great tunes of the Jazz Age. There will be plenty of bath tub gin, plus drink specials with prices from the twenties. In addition, a full bar will be offered at member’s pricing Seating is open, but we would love to know you are joining us. Please call 277-8015 ext. 18. Cost: $10 entrance fee.

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Easter Sunday Brunch March 31, 11 am-2 pmEnjoy Easter Sunday with the entire family. First the Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs for young and old alike with special prizes hidden in the eggs for everyone. Time and location will be announced later. Mr. Bunny will get a rest when he arrives at the Dining Room for a fabulous Easter Brunch. There will be everything from Prime Rib to omelets cooked to order.Adults: $42, plus tax & gratuity; Children 5-12, $18, plus tax & gratuity. Watch for more details in the weekly emails and there will be flyers around the Clubhouse with the full menu. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos during brunch. Please call the clubhouse to make your reserva-tion 277-8015, ext 18.

Celebrate Your Birthday at The ClubCelebrate your birthday at the club! When the big day arrives or anytime during your birthday month join us in the Dining Room for a complimentary lunch. (alcoholic beverages not included)

The Golf Club Welcomes a New ChefThe Golf Club of Amelia Island is pleased to announce Executive Chef Ed Bennett who will be providing the very best in culinary experiences for the clubs expanded dining opportunities. Chef Bennett has been a well respected chef with experience at fine dining restaurants including PLAE, Brett’s Waterway Cafe and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. He also served as Executive Chef at the University Club in Jacksonville.

Erin D’Agostino, Catering Sales Director

Plan your next meeting or special event at the Golf Club of Amelia Island. We are perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, reunions, corporate retreats, birthday parties, bridal luncheons, baby showers, Home Owner’s Association meetings and executive planning sessions. We specialize in groups from 10-125 or a larger event, with the expertise it requires. The Golf Club of Amelia Island is committed to making every moment memorable for every client. Please ask about member discounts on any function. To contact Erin, please call 277-8015, ext. 12.

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Katherine Bean, Membership Director

Now is an exciting time to be a member of The Golf Club of Amelia Island! As your new membership director, I have been welcomed warmly by many of you in my first three months and look forward to meeting all of you. I have lived on Amelia Island for thirty years and graduated from high school here. In one way or another I have spent my career in the hospitality industry with the last two years at The Amelia Island Club on Omni Amelia Island Plantation as the Catering Director. Before working at the Ocean Club, I spent 15 years with the plantation working in reservations, as the golf tee time girl and then in sales and catering. I love Amelia Island and am excited to be a part of this club and such a great team.

As we move into 2013, we are proud to announce Membership by Invitation. Through this pro-gram we will have sponsors for each new member. As a Club Ambassador you will be asked to join the prospective new members for a round of golf, on the tennis courts or to enjoy dining in the club. For many, joining a club is about the friendships you form, and this program will help to ensure that prospective members become life-long members. I have had an opportu-nity to discuss this program with a few members, however if you would be interested in being a Club Ambassador, please contact me at (904) 277-8015 ext. 13 or via e-mail at katherine@golfclubofamelia.com. As we announced in December, Leslie Clemons is the club’s Social Coordinator. We are ex-cited for the future of our social calendar and hope you will be too. The Social Committee has held their first meeting and is working on some great ideas. It is not too late to join the Social Committee; if interested, please contact Leslie at (904) 277-8015 ext. 14. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 6th at 2:30 pm. Or, if unable to join the committee and you do have a suggestion or idea you would like us to consider, please e-mail Leslie at leslie@golfclubofa-melia.com. As we continue to enhance the value of your membership, we are offering a Trail Fee program to Full Golf members. The trail fee allows you to play as much golf as you like during the year without having to pay a cart fee...$2,400 per individual for the year and $4,800 per family for the year. This means if you play more than 96 rounds as an individual or 192 rounds as a fam-ily, the Trail Fee is the deal for you! Thank you for your continued support, my door is always open, please feel free to stop by anytime. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE, WWW.GOLFCLUBOFAMELIA.COM, NEW PICTURES, NEW INFORMATION.

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Happy HourJoin club members on Tuesdays for Happy Hour at the Club. Complimentary hors d’ oeuvres are served from 5-7 pm and half-priced drinks from 5-8 pm. For the benefit of all members, Happy Hour is designated for adult club members only, age 21 & older.HOUSE GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME, BUT THERE IS A $10 CHARGE PER GUEST. PLEASE INFORM THE SERVER WHEN YOU ARRIVE REGARD-ING THE NUMBER OF GUESTS.

Book ClubPlease join us for our monthly Book Club meeting in the Fireplace Room at 1pm.Listed below are the dates plus the books we will be reading.February 5, Killing Kennedy by Bill O’ReilyMarch 5, The Racketeer by John GrishamApril 2, The Forgotten by David BaldacciMay 7, Palisades Park by Alan BrennertWe welcome new members!

The NeedlersDo you enjoy needlepoint, knitting or crocheting? Why not join the Needlers group who meet the first and third Tuesdays of the month. On the first Tuesday the time is 10 am and on the third Tuesday they meet at 1 pm. For more information, please call Leslie, 277-8015, ext. 14. Join us for fellowship, conversation and stitching.

Trivia NightALL GUESTS ARE WELCOME!Join us on the third Thursday of every month for an evening of Trivia starting at 6 pm when you may order from a special Trivia menu which will be served at your table before the game begins. Angie, our MC will begin promptly at 6:30 pm after explaining the rules and regulations. Gather your own team or we will be happy to find a team for you. The more people who play the game, the more fun we will have. A cash bar is available all evening.Please call Leslie 277-8015, ext. 14 to make your reservation.

Renovations begin at the Beach ClubThe Beach Club will be opening this spring with a new look for the pool area, bathrooms, dining area and many changes to the menu. We also are planning expanded member’s events at the Beach Club including sunset dinners, live music and special holiday events. Please watch your weekly e-mails for updates on the renovations and the official opening!

Garden ClubTuesday, February 12, 10:30 amCome learn about how to grow citrus in your own backyard. Topics will include: correct root stock, cold hardy citrus varieties, fertilizing, watering and general pest care. Feel free to bring samples of problems you may be having with your citrus and Rebecca Jordi will answer your questions.

ENSURE YOU STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE HAPPENINGS AT THE CLUB. IF ARE NOT RECEIVING OUR WEEKLY E-MAILS, PLEASE CONTACT LESLIE, 277-8015, EXT. 14 WITH YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS. ALSO BE SURE TO “LIKE” US ON FACEBOOK!

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David DeMay, Director of Golf

Save The DateFriday, February 1, 4-6 pmJoin us for our Grand Opening of “The Academy” at The Golf Club of Amelia Island. Food, Fun and Prizes. Win a free series of lessons with your favorite instructor.

“The Academy” at The Golf Club of Amelia IslandInstructors

Academy ServicesAll lessons include video analysis & personalized e-mail• Individual Private Lessons (1 hour) - Member $100 / Guest $120• Semi-Private Lesson (2 people, 1 hour) - Member $55pp / Guest $65pp• Clinics (min 3-5 people, 1 hour) - Member $40pp / Guest $50ppPackage• 5 Individual Private Lessons- Member $450 / Guest $550Training Package• 10 Individual Private Lessons - Member $850 / Guest $1050

David DeMay, Director of Instructiondave@golfclubofamelia.com

Jason Hill, Instructorjason@golfclubofamelia.com

Dan Baxter, Instructor/Fitness Trainerdan@golfclubofamelia.com

Clayton Boggs, Instructorclayton@golfclubofamelia.com

Matt Michaux, Instructormatt@golfclubofamelia.com

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Clayton Boggs, Head Golf Professional

Look for new and exciting golf events throughout the year including couples and holiday events. Watch our weekly e-mails for current information regarding these events or call the Pro Shop at 277-0012.The Golf Club of Amelia Island is pleased to announce that we will be upgrad-ing our handicapping service to the USGA’s GHIN system. The GHIN handicap system is the most widely used golf handicapping system in the country.

Something New...Weekly Golf ClinicsTUNE UP YOUR GAMEJoin us starting Monday, February 4, for our weekly golf clinics.Monday, 9 am - Ladies only clinicTuesday, 10 am - Beginners clinicThursday, 5 pm - Open clinicFriday, 3 pm - Couples clinicSaturday, 10 am - Open clinicPlease call the Pro Shop to sign up; times and dates are subject to changePrice - $20 per person/one hour

Welcome Jason Hill, First Assistant Golf Professional We are happy to welcome Jason Hill to the Golf Club of Amelia. Jason who is originally from Warner Robins, Georgia has been a part of the golf industry for 13 years. He attended Georgia Southern University and came to Amelia from the River Pines Golf Course in Alpharetta, Georgia and Acacia Country Club in Cleveland, Ohio.

ANNOUNCING THE 2013 MGA MEMBER/GUEST TOURNAMENTThis year’s Member Guest Golf Tournament is April 26-27th with a

practice round on Thursday April 25th. Please contact the golf shop, 277-0012 for more information. Price $795 per team.

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Barry Shuman,Golf Course Superintendant

Happy New Year to everyone from golf maintenance. I have now been your course superintendent for over six months and feel very fortunate to be a part of this wonderful golf community. I am still learning about the course and hopefully ready to our biggest challenges. One of our main challenges are the greens, therefore we are working harder to make them roll faster, smoother and be more consistent on a daily basis. To achieve this goal, we will be topdressing, double mowing, grooming and verticutting on a schedule that will limit interference with play. During the past months we have also made improvements in the maintenance department. Concert Golf has invested in a new fleet of equipment which will en-

able us to maintain and improve the condition of the course in a more efficient and productive manner. In the middle of February we will be applying an application of fertilizer and pre-emergent to the entire course to prevent spring and summer weeds from germinating. Also, we are on a schedule of spraying fertilizer on the fairways and tees approximately every three weeks. This process is called spoon feeding and keeps the turf growing at a more even and consistent rate, we are already on a schedule where we spray the greens weekly with an application of fertil-izer. If you have any questions regarding the course, please feel free to contact me at 277-4292 or e-mail me at barry@golfclubofamelia.com.Thank you for your continued support.

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MGADecember Tournament, Pick Your PartnerFirst FlightFour way tie for 1st Place. The teams that tied include:Jim Lauerman & Jim AveryHank Spellman & Glenn KratzButch Lambert & C. Boyd ClarkeJon Hiland & Steve LeGrandSecond Flight1st Place: Paul Russell & Phil Catanzaro2nd Place Tie: Dave Krohn & Bill Hayes and Steve Scavotto & Jack Harrison

January Tournament, Individual PlayFirst Flight1st Place, Bill Lauerman2nd Place, Jon Hiland3rd Place, Hank SpellmanSecond Flight1st Place, Bryan Tabler2nd Place, Steve Scavotto3rd Place, Rohe PenningtonCONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THESE PLAYERS!

LGALadies 9-Hole The Ladies 9-Hole group plays every Wednesday morning.For more information please call Joan Kratz, 310-6400 or Maggi O’Brien, 261-4503.

LGA 2012 Inter-Club TournamentIn early December the nine hole ladies hosted a Home and Home Tournament at The Golf Club. Forty-eight players participated including players golfers from Long Point, Osprey Cove and Fernandina Beach. Congratulations to Pam Huie who wonClosest To The Pin.

Ladies 18-HoleThe Ladies 18-Hole group plays every Thursday morning. For more information, please call President, Karen Mashburn, 321-0003 or Playday Chairman, Nancy Carpenter, 321-2131. To learn more about the LGA visit the website at www.home.comcast.net/~gcailga.

Queen of ClubsThe Golf Club of Amelia Island has two more monthlyQueen of Clubs who will participate in the Queen ofClubs Shootout to be held in May. The December Queenis Sharon Badenoch which she won by shooting a net 67and Nancy Carpenter is the January Queen by shootinga net 71. Congratulations to both Sharon and Nancy fortheir great wins.

Proximity WinnersL to R: Pam Huie (GCAI),

Closest to the #5 PinC. Sherwood (Osprey),Straightest Drive on #4.

Sharon Badenoch Nancy Carpenter

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February Specials at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

A Wrap to Remember - Enjoy a private romantic couple’s suite with an aromatic soothing bath, side-by-side chocolate wrap, warm oil scalp massage and full body massage. During the wrap, the couple is cocooned together in a thermal blanket to let the warm chocolate penetrate the skin. The result is soft, smooth skin with a hint of chocolate aroma, a natural aphrodisiac and an experience you will both always treasure. Finish off this fantastic experience with a complimentary bottle of champagne.2 ½ hours, $390 per person

Love Your Skin - You will love the feel and soft glow of your skin after experiencing The Ritz-Carlton Signature Organic Facial. This facial uses all natural products containing organic heal-ing herbs, luscious fruits and vegetables which create an intoxicating experience. A stimulating exfoliant will assist in cellular repair, increase oxygen and blood flow. Your skin will be firmer, smoother, and your complexion, revitalized.60 minutes, $17575 minutes, $21590 minutes, $260

Couples Spa Escape - Who doesn’t like champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, luxuri-ous body products and a good foot massage? On Valentines Day escape with us and enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries in our Couples relax-ation lounge. You’ll then learn the art of how to give the perfect foot massage by one of our spa therapists in a private setting. Together you will custom blend your own romantic scented body crème and body scrub to take home with you! $175.00 per couple. Join us Thursday, February 14 from 1:00-4:00 pm. Reservations required. Limited availability.

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Golf Club of Amelia Island Calendar of Events

4700 Amelia Island ParkwayAmelia Island, Florida 32034

Clubhouse277-8015

Director of GolfDavid DeMay

Head Golf ProfessionalClayton Boggs, ext. 25Membership DirectorKatherine Bean, ext. 13

Social CoordinatorLeslie Clemons, ext 15

Food & Beverage DirectorKevin Krzeminski ext. 15Catering Sales Director

Erin D’Agostino, 277-0021

Golf Academy277-0012

Tee Times277-0012

Accounting Department277-8015, ext. 31

Summer Beach Resort Lodging277-0905 / 800-862-9297

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island277-1100

Golf Maintenance Barry Shuman, 277-4292

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