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Meadowbrook Country Club

APRIL 2017

MCC AIMÉ LE VIN

April 5 Details page 10

……………… WOMEN’S CLUB

MEETINGS

April 5 & 19 Details page 13

……………… SUNDAY

AT THE MASTERS

April 9 Details page 7

……………… HAPPY HOUR

April 7, 14, 21 & 28 Details page 9

……………… SAILING INTO

FASHION

April 21 Details page 13

……………… NICK’S

TOURNAMENT

April 28 & 29 Details page 3

EASTER BUFFET

More details on page 12.

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"Congratulations to Rob Imhoff for winning the men's match Play Championship with 1 up victory over

Doug Meeker in the finals" . Rob had to win 5 matches for his major championship victory!"

GOLF SHOP &

Driving Range Hours New hours begin April 10

MONDAY

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

TUESDAY ~ FRIDAY

8:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

7:30 AM ~ 6:30 PM

The Driving Range closes at sunset Tuesday thru

Saturday, and 6:00 PM on Sundays.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

2017 Tournament Schedule

The 2017 Tournament Schedule is available in the Golf Shop, Main

Office, and on the Website. The schedule includes the dates for all

“major” events and “minor” events. The “major” events are listed

below. The “minor” events, or as they are sometimes referred to, are

the “fun events” (no pressure), and are a great way to meet new

people and play golf in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. As the golf

season approaches, new dates will be added to the golf calendar.

Look for these additions in notices around the Club, in the

newsletter, and on our website.

MAJOR DATES

NICK’S MEMBER-MEMBER

April 28 & 29

MEN’S MEMBER GUEST

June 22, 23 & 24

SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

July 15 & 16

CHAMPIONS WEEKEND

August 26 & 27

POPEYE LUMPKIN

& NANCY KIGER MEMBER-MEMBER

October 7 & 8

WADKINS CUP

October 21

Monday Golf

Monday Golf will begin on Monday, April 10th.

(Aeration schedule permitting.) The golf course will open

at 9 AM for Member and Guest play. GOLF CARTS will

be required for all players until 1 PM, at which time the

golf course will open to walking also.

Reduced rates for golf carts and guest fees will be in

place on Mondays. Golf carts will be $15.50 for 18 holes

and $8.75 for 9 holes. Rates do not include sales tax.

Guest fees will be $20 plus mandatory golf cart fee (total

would be $36.32)

Due to some outside golf outings, not all Mondays are

available for play. Be sure to call the Golf Shop for a tee

time for Monday play.

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NICK'S MEMBER-MEMBER APRIL 28 & 29

Saturday 9:00 AM Shotgun Friday 1:00 PM Shotgun

$55 ENTRY FEE Lunch after Saturday’s round

The Nick’s Member-Member is 36 holes of Better Ball of Partners played on a net basis. Choose your own playing partner. If you need a partner let the Golf Staff know and they will make every effort to find you one. Players will receive 90% of their April 15th handicap. Handicaps will be adjusted based on the tees played. No adjustment will be made to players playing from the Red tee markers, Gold tee players will receive an additional 2 stokes. White tee players an additional 4 strokes.

TEE ASSIGNMENTS White Tees – players age 64 & under

Gold Tees – Players 65 years of age OR whose age plus handicap totals 80 or more

Red Tee players – Players 75 years of age & over.

Teams with handicap variance of more than 8 strokes will have an additional 10% downward handicap adjustment.

PLAYERS MUST INDICATE WHICH SET OF TEES THEY WILL BE PLAYING WHEN THEY REGISTER TO PLAY.

ENTRY DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, April 26th

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Meadowbrook

APRIL & MAY GOLF

TUESDAY, April 4 MWGA Opening Day – 8:30 AM Shotgun Start

THURSDAY, April 20 CWGA – 9:00 AM Shotgun Start

WEDNESDAY, May 3 Richmond 3-Score – 9:00 AM Shotgun Start

FRIDAY, May 5 Couples Twilight Golf Begins at 5:30 PM

SATURDAY, May 6 Demo Day – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

THURSDAY, May 11 Grill Cup – 1:00 PM Shotgun

SATURDAY, May 13 Stoney Glen Golf Outing – 12:30 PM Tee times

FRIDAY, May 19 MWGA Team Match – 9:00 AM Tee times

SATURDAY, May 20 EZ 9 Hard 9 – Tee times

SUNDAY, May 21 Practice Rounds for VIHSAA – 1:00 PM Tee times

MONDAY, May 22 Virginia Independent High School Championship – 8:30 AM

Tee times (#1 and #10 Tees)

TUESDAY, May 23 MWGA Member Guest – 9:00 AM Shotgun start

THURSDAY, May 25 Rick Griffith Memorial – 1:00 PM Shotgun start

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2017 MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

(Men & Women)

ENTRY FEE: $10 per player

The 2017 Match Play Club Championships for men and women will begin May 3rd. Players will be placed in flight determined by their May 1st handicaps. A player’s “seed position” in a flight will be based on their handicap with the lowest handicaps receiving the lowest “seed” placement. Matches will be played under USGA rules. Players will receive full handicaps with adjustments for players competing from different sets of tees. Only Gold and White tees will be played in the Men’s Match Play Championship. Players 65 years of age and older may play Gold tees while all other players will play the White tee markers. Strokes will be allocated off the lower of the two handicaps in each match. The players “Trend” handicap will be used. Players will be responsible for scheduling their matches. HOWEVER, all matches must be played by a predetermined date. Failure to do so could result in disqualification. USGA protocol of the lower seed making tee time arrangements is waived. MATCH PLAY is the truest test of amateur competition. It is more exciting and therefore more fun than Stoke Play. WHY? Because every hole is a new “Competition” regardless of the previous hole’s score. In MATCH PLAY, anything can happen!

Saturday, May 6

10:00 AM to 3:30 PM Manufacturers TECH REPS from Callaway, Taylor Made and

Srixon/Cleveland will be here for you to try their 2017 golf

products. Unfortunately, PING could not make that date.

Hopefully, that date will be available later. There are, however,

several PING demo iron sets, drivers and fairway clubs available as

demos for you to try.

Golf Course Dress Code Proper dress is required at all times on the golf course for all

Members, guests, and juniors. All male golfers must wear a

shirt with a collar or an acceptable alternative. (T-shirts are

not allowed). Appropriate footwear with soft spikes is

required. The following are not permitted: blue jeans or

denim of any sort or style, cut-off shorts, athletic pants or

shorts, short shorts, or T-shirts, short shirts, or tank tops.

Players lacking proper dress will not be allowed to play, or

use the practice facility. Members are responsible for the

conduct and dress of their children and guests.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We have recently installed a new tournament software

program provided by the VSGA. The new program allows us

to communicate via email for every event we have. We can

send notices, advance pairings & tee times as well as results

to all participants. HOWEVER, to do so we must have your

email address. Please take a moment to either send us an

email with the address you’d like us to use or stop by the golf

shop and give it to us. Help us make your golf experience

better!

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MEADOWBROOK COUNTRY CLUB

2017 MEMBER GUEST

FORMAT

• Teams pre-flighted according to handicap using 100%

of the course handicap. 6 teams per flight. Flights

determined by team’s combined course handicap as of

the June 15th revision date.

• Teams will play (5) nine-hole rounds with various stroke

play formats converted to a Stableford Points System.

TEE ASSIGNMENTS

• Players of 64 years of age and younger will play White

Tee markers.

• All players over the age of 65 or whose age plus

handicap total 80 or more, will qualify to play Gold Tee

markers.

• All players over the age of 75 qualify to play Red Tee

markers.

• Prior to determining tournament flights, teams with

partners whose course handicap differential is greater

than 10 strokes will be modified. The higher handicap

will be adjusted downwards to reflect a tournament

maximum differential of 10 strokes. For instance if a

“3” handicap is paired with a “14” handicap, the “14”

handicap will be adjusted to 13 for a combined team

handicap of 16 (3 + 13). This team will be flighted based

off of the team handicap of 16.

• The tournament committee reserves the right to adjust

any handicaps prior to the start of competition.

DAY 1 – FRIDAY, JUNE 23

First 9: Better Ball of the team net (converted to points)

using 100% handicap

Second 9: Captain’s Choice net (converted to points).

Handicap determined by 30% of team’s combined

handicap.

Third 9: Selected Drive/Alternative Stroke (converted to

points) using 30% of team’s combined handicap. Both

players tee off on each hole and then select one ball to

alternate until the hole is complete. The 3rd nine hole round

will have a maximum stroke limit per hole, determined by

the Tournament Committee and reflected on your

scorecard at the time of play.

DAY 2 – SATURDAY, JUNE 24

First 9: Better Ball of the team net (converted to points)

using 100% of each player’s handicap.

Second 9: Combined Net Score (converted to points) of

both players using 80% handicap

Shootout: Selected Drive/Alternative Stroke

The field will be limited to the first 45 teams (9 flights of 3 teams).

After 45 entries are received entries will be accepted when they

are received in increments of 5.

Teams will play 3 nine-hole rounds using the formats mentioned

above. This will allow teams to rotate playing opponents while

competing against their entire flight and not just the team they are

paired with.

Points will be allocated as follows:

Net Bogey = 1 Point

Net Par = 2 Points

Net Birdie = 3 Points

Net Eagle = 5 Points

Net Double Eagle = 7 Points

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2017 MEMBER GUEST

Schedule of Events

THURSDAY, JUNE 22 Practice Round – 11AM-3PM

Tee Times Required

Cart fees for the practice round

are not included in the entry fee

DAY 1 – FRIDAY, JUNE 23

8 AM – Breakfast Sandwiches

8 AM – Practice Range Opens

9 AM – Round 1 – Better Ball of Partners

11 AM – Round 2 – Captain’s Choice

Lunch available after Round 2 – Bag Lunch

2 PM – Round 3 – Selected Drive/Alternative Stroke

DINNER SPECIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBER

GUEST PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR GUESTS. WE INVITE

YOU TO ENTERTAIN YOUR GUESTS ON FRIDAY NIGHT.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

DAY 2 – SATURDAY, JUNE 24

8 AM – Practice Range Opens

9 AM – Round 1 – Better Ball

11 AM – Round 2 – Combined Net Score

1 PM – Lunch served in Terrace Room

2:30 PM – Shootout (All flight winners)

5 PM – Awards Cookout*

*IF YOU WISH TO INCLUDE YOUR WIVES OR

DATES FOR THE AWARDS COOKOUT, YOU MUST

MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THEM.

THE COST IS $23.43 IS PER PERSON.

ENTRY FEE

$300 per team

(inclusive)

The entry fee includes the golf carts for Friday and

Saturday play, favors, prizes, range balls and on-

course beverages. Beer will be available for purchase

during the round. The entry fee also includes

breakfast sandwiches and lunch for the players on

Friday and Saturday, as well as the Awards Cookout

following play on Saturday. Wives and dates are

invited to attend the Awards Cookout but will be

charged separately.

Entries received by May 15th will have their cart

fees included in the $300 entry fee.

Those entries received after May 15 will NOT include

discounted cart fees. Entries received after May 15 will be

$342 which includes regular priced cart fees. Your Club

account will be charged for them.

Cart Fees for Thursday’s practice round are not included.

2016 CHAMPIONS Keith Piper

Malcolm Moore

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LADIES GOLF CLINICS April 7 @ 9:00 AM – Beginners (Short Game)

April 12 @ 11:00 AM – Advance Players (Full Swing) April 28 @ 9:00 AM – Beginners (Full Swing)

April 26 @ 11:00 AM – Advanced Players (Short Game)

Clinics are $10 each. Clinics will last approximately one hour. Please call the Golf Shop to sign up or

email us at pro-shop@mccrva.org

Justin Field, PGA

PRIVATE LESSONS $40 FOR 45 MINUTES

CONGRATULATIONS! Cy Coleman made a Hole-in-One on Hole #2 using a #6 iron from 133 yards playing with Dave Staub, Billy

Winn and Charlie Bailey

Men’s & Ladies Lockers

are available for rent. Full-size $80 per year / ½ locker $50 per year

Call BJ – 275-7865

SUNDAY, APRIL 9

Golf fanatics meet

in the bar at 3 PM MASTERS DRINK SPECIAL

APPETIZER SPECIALS

PIMENTO CHEESE DIP

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WEDNESDAY

CHEF BOBBY’S BUFFET

$15++ per person This generous buffet includes two entrées, salad bar,

sides and veggies, and a decadent dessert bar.

PASTA STATION

$15++ Adults - $7.50++ Children 6-12 Children 5 & under free

$18++ per person for ALL guests of Member parties hosted in reserved rooms.

(Buffet does not include beverages. Add $2++ per person for coffee & tea.)

$3++ house WINE by the glass

THURSDAY

$10++ per person

Reservations start at 4:30 PM.

Limited quantities – items frequently sell out.

April 6 Salisbury Steak with

Mashed Potatoes & Vegetable

April 13 Fish Basket with Fries & Coleslaw

April 20 Burger Night with Toppings Bar

& Endless Fries

April 27 Smothered Chicken Breast with

Mashed Potatoes & Vegetable

Dining & Club Events

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EVERY FRIDAY

5:00 -7:00 PM

Appetizers $1 off Drink Special

Member DRAWING every Friday.

$50 off dues will be given to one lucky winner.

MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! If the winner is not at the Club,

$50 rolls over to the next week. We have not had a winner at the Club in a while.

April 7 is a BIG PRIZE!

Around the Club

Women’s Club Cooking Demo Night

St. Paddy’s Day Celebration

The Heart of Ireland Dancers

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APRIL BEER SPECIALS

NEW BELGIUM – FAT TIRE

Tasty malts, gentle sweetness, with a flash of fresh hop bitterness. Perfect balance of malts and hops.

DEVILS BACKBONE BREWERY – VIENNA LAGER This award winning amber lager is smooth, approachable, and well balanced.

Every Friday Night Enjoy dinner specials. Drinks on the balcony. CRAFT BEER $3.50 HOUSE DRINKS $3

Guests Welcome!

MCC Amié le Vin PINOT NOIR

AROUND THE WORLD

Wednesday, April 5

6:30 PM in the Cogbill Room

$18++ per person – Guests Welcome

We will taste six different wines this month, and as some of you may already know, Pinot Noir is Jerry Creehan’s favorite varietal. So, you know we will taste some great examples of Pinot Noir. Hope to see you there!

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April 20

BURGER NIGHT

Toppings Bar & Endless Fries

$10++ per person

EVERY SUNDAY

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

$11++ Adults / Kids ½ price

RAMS April showers bring May flowers and hopefully warmer

weather! Our Lakeside/MCC competition was played on

March 30 resulting in another MCC victory! Please check out

our Rams corner on the announcement board at the first tee

box. We have posted the final dates of special event

Thursdays for season. Dean Evans supporting us in another

method of keeping our Rams informed of upcoming events!

It is here! The 2017 Rams Thursday play begins April 5th!

We will begin play for the month of April at 9:00 with May

bringing play starting at 8:30. We will continue formats as last

year. The first and third Thursday’s will be own ball, second

Thursday is Captain’s Choice, and the 4th Thursday will be

Preferred Drive. MAKE SURE TO CALL PRO SHOP

BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TO BE PART OF

THE NEXT DAY’S PLAY!

Please mark your calendars for the April 12 Rams dinner

meeting. We have a guest speaker in Kristin Luehrs from TV

channel 6 to share of her work and her love of the game of

golf. Should be a fun evening and look for an excellent

turnout of Rams.

Finally, as you read this, our first Rams special event

Thursday is also around the corner. May 4th will be our

Spring Ladies Invitational. Let the lady in your life know we

want them to come out and show some game while having

some Rams fun.

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STEAK

NIGHT $18.95++

Fridays

APRIL 28

MAY 26

JUNE 23

JULY 14

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SUNDAY, APRIL 16

SOUP:

Crab Bisque

SALAD:

Fresh Caesar Salad

APPETIZERS:

Chicken Salad, Potato Salad, Deviled Eggs, Broccoli Salad,

Tomato Basic with Fresh Mozzarella, Chilled Fruit Display,

Smoked Salmon, Cheese Display

ENTREES:

Chef’s Catch Grilled with Fruit Salsa, Roasted Leg of Lamb, Prime Rib

Au Jus, Glazed Honey Baked Ham with Pommeray Mustard Sauce,

Chicken Breast stuffed with Gouda and Spinach, Manicotti, Roasted

Potatoes, Haricot Verts with Shallots, Chef’s Medley of Vegetables

BREADS & DESSERTS:

Hot Cross Buns, Bruit Bread, Assorted Rolls & Dessert Display

There will be a Children’s Station.

Beth Duchant – Harpist

EASTER BUNNY & EGG HUNT

$29.00++ Adult / $13.00++ Kids

Clubhouse Dress Code Any attire that is explicitly approved for golf and tennis is acceptable with the exception that men must wear collared shirts, mock turtlenecks or turtlenecks. Shorts should be tastefully tailored and neither inappropriately long nor inappropriately short. Men’s shorts cannot be past the knee. Workout attire, t-shirts, ‘sweats’, bathing suits, running attire, and men’s tank tops are not permitted although workout attire is permitted downstairs to and from the Exercise Room. All denim, with the exception of blue denim, continues to be permitted throughout the clubhouse. Blue denim is allowed only in the informal areas of the clubhouse to include the downstairs, the bar lounge and Meadowbrook room, and the attached balconies. In all cases, clothing must be worn as designed (i.e. hats worn forward, shirt tails tucked in for the gentlemen with the exception of dress shirts tailored at the bottom and designed to be worn on the outside, and proper fit). No caps, visors, or blue denim may be worn in the main dining room and during social functions. Management has the authority to refuse service to anyone whose dress is deemed to be inappropriate county club attire.

Greek Salad

Gillette Spring Garden Salad

Turkey Grill with Swiss Cheese

Reuben Wrap with Fruit

Fried Oyster Platter

Stuffed Salmon

Chicken Parmesan with Fettuccine

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Women of Meadowbrook

DAYTIME MEETING

In the Cogbill Room

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

10:00 AM (Social)

10:30 AM (General Meeting)

LUNCH Bobby Burger, Fried Green Beans, Chocolate Mousse

PROGRAM Kimberly Pond will present “The Art of Aromatherapy”. This should prove to be both informative and relaxing.

So, come and get ready to relax in style.

NIGHTTIME MEETING April 19, 2017

6:30 PM

PROGRAM We will be making the table decorations for the Fashion Show after

dinner. All hands and helpers will be greatly appreciated.

Crafty or not, please come out and enjoy the fun.

The fashion show will be

held on Friday, April 21, 2017.

Signup sheets are available in the Club Office for our

FABULOUS

“Sailing into Fashion”

SHOW.

If you would like to volunteer,

please call or e-mail Connie Zeh.

Ginny Arendall needs volunteers to help

sell raffle tickets before, and on the day of the show.

Please call Ginny at 804-370-6444,

if you are willing to help.

Door prizes are needed for the fashion show.

Connie Zeh will be collecting these.

You may contact her at 804-691-4225,

if you have questions.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO

MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR ALL THE

EVENTS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.

April 5 – Day WMCC Meeting

April 19 – Evening WMCC Meeting

April 21 – Fashion Show

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Save these Club Event dates!

Friday, May 5

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Sunday, May 14

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Monday, May 29

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Festive Fridays

Beginning Friday, June 2

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Camp Meadowbrook

June 27-30

Upcoming Club Events

Day Bridge

Bridge will be played every Tuesday at 10:00 AM. If you

would like to play, please call Cathy Keller at 271-1859.

Day Duplicate Bridge will be played on 2nd & 4th Friday

at 10:00 AM. If you would like to play call Roz Butcher at

271-8073

Evening Bridge

Duplicate Bridge will be played on the 1st Thursday of

the month at 6:45 PM. If you would like to play, please call

Sue Lofquist at 275-5049

Pairs Bridge will be played on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of

the month at 7:00 PM. If you would like to play, please call

Donna Harper at 743-1807.

*The fee for non-member guests to play bridge is $5. Non-member

guests may play bridge up to two times per month.

Tennis News

We are preparing the tennis courts for the upcoming

season, and will notify you when the courts are ready

for play. Watch for more details.

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Membership News Generational Memberships will be offered to new Members and

their grandchildren, children, parents, or grandparents that are

interested in belonging to Meadowbrook under the Primary

Member. Primary Members will pay $500 per month for dues as

well as all applicable Capital Fees and monthly food minimums. Up

to four Secondary Members will be allowed to join under a Primary

Member; however, Secondary Members will be responsible for their

own Capital Fees and monthly food minimums. Primary Members

will be required to purchase nine shares of stock upon approval by

the Meadowbrook Board of Directors. Secondary Members are not

required to purchase stock unless they want the ability to vote for

the Board of Directors or sit on Committees. Shall a Secondary

Member choose to purchase stock; they are required to purchase

nine shares as with other Full Golf Members. If a Primary Member

has more than four Secondary Members under their account, they

will be billed $100 per Secondary Member per month on their dues.

Your Meadowbrook Membership Committee believes this will

bring Prospective Members that believe in the full family club

experience. We also look forward to any current Members that

would like to change Membership categories and add family

members to their Membership. Summer is right around the corner.

What better way to bring the family together than spending time at

the Club this summer. Please do not hesitate to pass any prospects

on to me, or ask any questions regarding this promising new

category!

~ Phillip Hilliard

Membership Director

Millennial Golf Membership This new classification extends private membership privileges to a

single or married member under the age of forty, spouse and

dependent children residing in the home. Membership access

includes Meadowbrook clubhouse, golf course, pool and tennis.

Initiation fees are waived with a signed one-year agreement.

Monthly dues: $150 upon the completion of one-year Membership

in good standing, Millennial Golf Members will not be charged

the waived initiation fee to roll into Full Membership.

Now offering:

MCC Swim Team

“Pool Only” Membership

Details: To qualify, you must have a child participating on the 2017

swim team.

Membership runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 2017.

Cost: $300 if paid in full by April 15, 2017 or $350 if paid

in full by June 1, 2017.

Swim Team is an additional fee ($100 for the first child in

the family and $85 for each additional child). The MCC

Swim team was the Division D Championship winner in

2016 in the Chesterfield Aquatic League.

Pool Members will have access to the pool and snack bar

only during all regular pool hours (All food and beverage

must be purchased at the snack bar).

All prospective members must meet Meadowbrook Country

Club eligibility requirements. Prospective Members for

the Swim Team Pool Only Membership may not be a

Meadowbrook Country Club Member six months prior

to the pool opening on May 27, 2017.

Karen & Ed Harrow

Clint & Patricia Holmes

Brett & Lauren Waterworth

Floyd Campbell

Zachary Lamb & Becky Patton

Billy & Rita Johnson

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CLUB CONTACTS

Office Manager: Karen Howerton

k.howerton@mccrva.org

Main Clubhouse – 804.275.7865

Office Fax – 804.743.0980

AR/Billing Questions: BJ Douglas

bj.douglas@mccrva.org

Main Clubhouse – 804.275.7865

Dean Evans, PGA Professional

mcc-proshop@comcast.net

Main Clubhouse – 804.275.7865

Golf Shop – 804.275.9189

Membership: Phil Hilliard

p.hilliard@mccrva.org

Cell Phone – 804.501.6343

Private Events: Diana LéGere

d.legere@mccrva.org

Main Clubhouse – 804.275.7865

Executive Chef: Bobby Davis

Main Clubhouse – 804.275.7865

r.davis@mccrva.org

Reservations: BJ Douglas

Main Clubhouse – 804.275.7865

SUMMER is around the corner and we want to know

what your interests are relating to fitness programs.

TAKE THE SURVEY BELOW AND TELL US

WHAT YOU THINK!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6QWQWWN

According to Nathan Summers of the Daily Reflector, this

ECU hall of famer was a two-sport stalwart. Can you guess

who this Meadowbrook Member is?

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A Word from our Board President Greetings fellow members,

As you know the responsibilities of GM are being managed by the members of the Executive

Committee (EC). Many of you may wonder why this is. The short answer is cost savings. Members

have repeatedly stressed for the Board to reduce expenses. As explained during the town hall

meeting in February, balancing the Budget this year was difficult even with leaving out the GM salary

and benefits. As this year’s first quarter comes to a close the EC and Board have made several

inroads into improving the Budget situation. This was due in part to a long-term employee resigning

to pursue a new career and by making several personnel changes all resulting in a reduction in the

salary and benefit portions of the Budget. Thanks to the attentiveness of our Office Manager Karen

Howerton, we have also experienced other cost reductions as well. While the 13th Month Dues was

not popular it was necessary to meet our obligation for our Line of Credit payment and balance the

Budget. I am pleased to inform you that the Line of Credit was paid off in March. These actions

coupled with continued monitoring of general expenses in all departments and being blessed with

exceptionally good weather during January, February and some of March we are very close to being

on Budget for the ending of the 1st Quarter.

As you know we historically host a significant number of outside events during the year and they

have been generating about 12 to 14% of our annual gross revenue. Our 501-C-3 tax status limits us

from exceeding 15% of our annual gross revenue from outside events. The Board mandated several

years ago that a Profit & Loss Report be generated for all Club events. For 2016 outside events after

expenses netted in excess of $119,000 making up approximately 14% of the Club’s annual gross

revenue. Membership dues also play an integral role in not only meeting our operational expenses

but the annual gross revenue. Our Membership dues constitute approximately 47% of the total

annual budget. So, it is easy to see why our dues contribute significantly to our year ending gross

revenue and in turn allowing for more outside event revenue. This is one of many reasons why it is

so critical to the Club’s wellbeing to acquire more members. More monthly dues contributions

translate into an increase in our annual gross income. That being said we have added 6 new members

in March.

We are entering that time of year where the Nominating Committee will be seeking candidates for the

2017-2020 class for the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee this year is chaired by Ken

Hart. Committee members are Gary Larson, Jason Hodges, Karolyn Soyars, Lona Dilday, and “HR”

Sulanke. In order to be eligible for the Board of Directors, you must have been a voting member in

good standing for a minimum of three (3) years and have served on a standing committee for a

period of one (1) year. If you are interested in serving your club, please contact Ken or one of the

committee members or the Club office for a candidate application.

Thanks to all of you the Capital Plan continues to meet expectations and the club continues to

benefit. The new aerator will be put to use on Monday April 3rd and followed later this month with a

new deck mower for the golf course. To date the Capital fee has accrued $120, 752 and expended

$78,508. The Strategic Long Range Planning Committee (SLRPC) has done an outstanding job of

acquiring and controlling costs of items on the Capital Project list. Thanks for diligence and attention

to detail SLRPC.

Kind Regards,

Bernie Cowardin

Meadowbrook

Country Club

Board of Directors

2016-2017 PRESIDENT

Bernie Cowardin u13radio@verizon.net

VICE PRESIDENT

(SLRP)

Roger Minter rminter@jlminterelectric.com

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TREASURER

(Finance)

Charlie Fagan charlie-fagan@comcast.net

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BY-LAWS

(Secretary)

Jim Stout lpgtrout@aol.com

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HOUSE

Don Gulledge dgulledge@gordondodson.com

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TECHNOLOGY

Mike Early bod.technology@mccrva.org

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MEMBERSHIP

Dave Ellett dtellett@aol.com

Brook Heggie Heggie70@yahoo.com

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GOLF

Douglas Malone malone1753@aol.com

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GREEN

Sammy Twiggs sammy.twiggs@capitaltristate.com

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POOL/TENNIS/SOCIAL

Lori Strobl Lori_strobl@bshsi.org

Cathy Witherspoon Cathywitherspoon1964@gmail.com

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Meadowbrook Country Club – April 2017

January 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

Sunday Brunch

11:30 AM

3

Club & Golf

Closed all day

AERATION

4

MWGA

Opening day

Bridge 10 AM

$5 for guests

5

Women’s Club

Luncheon

Buffet 5:30 PM

MCC Aime le Vin

6:30 PM

6

Early Bird Dinner

4:30 PM

Pairs Bridge

6:45 PM

$5 for guests

7

Bridge 10 AM

$5 for guests

Happy Hour

5:00 PM- 7:00 PM

8

Private Party;

Garcia

Quinceanera

9

Sunday Brunch

11:30 AM

SUNDAY AT

THE MASTERS

3:00 PM – end of

tournament.

10

Monday Golf

begins! 9 AM

11

Bridge 10 AM

$5 for guests

12

Women’s Club Board

Meeting 10 AM

Buffet 5:30 PM

13

Early Bird Dinner

4:30 PM

Pairs Bridge 7 PM

$5 for guests

14

Bridge 10 AM

$5 for guests

Happy Hour

5:00 PM- 7:00 PM

15

16

EASTER

Sunday Brunch

11:30 AM

17

Monday Golf

9 AM

18

Bridge 10 AM

$5 for guests

19

Buffet 5:30 PM

Ladies of the Evening

6:30 PM

20

CWGA Golf

Luncheon

Early Bird Dinner

4:30 PM

21

SAILING INTO

FASHION – Annual

Fashion Show

Happy Hour

5:00 PM- 7:00 PM

22

Private Party:

Greg Franz

Memorial

23

Sunday Brunch

11:30 AM

24

Monday Golf

9 AM

25

Bridge 10 AM

$5 for guests

26

Buffet 5:30 PM

27

Early Bird Dinner

4:30 PM

Pairs Bridge 7 PM

$5 for guests

28 Bridge 10 AM

$5 for guests

STEAK NIGHT

NICKS

TOURNAMENT

Happy Hour

5:00 PM- 7:00 PM

29

NICKS

TOURANMENT

30

Sunday Brunch

11:30 AM

Every Friday Night – Come to HAPPY HOUR for a chance to win $50 off your dues! – Don’t

forget, if you’re not here, you can’t win!

LOOKING AHEAD: May 5 – Cinco de Mayo Celebration – Live Music with Walter Street! Mother’s Day

Brunch – May 14; Memorial Day BBQ at the pool – May 29