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Volume 12
Issue 3
June 2006
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CONTENTS
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| | President's Message by
Gary Roman
| President's Newsletter
Memorial Day still remains the unofficial start of summer at Suffield Country Club and that weekend included the official opening of the pool and extensive activity on the tennis courts and the golf course. The grounds and the Clubhouse are in great shape and provide the promise for a great summer for our members and their guests.
The Board of Governors has initiated two trial programs in the utilization of the golf course. Commencing in late May, the starting hole has been switched to hole eight and the finishing hole will be the seventh. This trial will last for at least two weeks and allow our members to test the new hole sequence. The second temporary test involves the installation of forward tees on several holes. The forward tees will be mowed and marked on a short term basis by the Grounds crew and we ask all golfers to test the shortened tee locations. The CSGA will slope the new forward tees in June and that information along with your comments will guide the Board to a decision in June or July. Please provide the Proshop & the Golf Committee with your comments on both trial programs.
In order to encourage new golf memberships and to provide a secondary source of income for the Club, the Board has adopted a temporary Guest playing policy changes for the months of June through August. Members will be allowed to bring the same guest twice in each month, including weekends. There will also be two Golf Specials that include the following costs and parameters:
1) Weekly Member Guest Tournaments: Three weeks a month on Fridays, the Club is introducing a Weekly Member Guest tournament will include golf for one member and three guests plus carts and $40 per foursome for prizes. The total cost will be $169 and the two first dates are June 23rd and 30th. The Club will also maintain the traditional the monthly Thursday Member Guest Tournaments which includes the golf, carts, prizes and meals at the price of $280 per foursome. The next Thursday Member-Guest Tournament is June 15Th. Please see the Proshop for the schedule of these events.
2) Business Special: A member bringing three guests will be charged for two guest fees and four cart fees. This special can be used everyday of the week. The cost of this special is $120, which is a savings of $41 off the traditional rates.
The Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, June 27Th at 7 PM in the main Dining Room of the Clubhouse. The June Board Meeting will follow the Annual Meeting.
As a reminder, parents are encouraged to sign up their children for the week-long Suffield Sports Academy, which commences June 26Th. Please contact Andy Brydges, Kelly Patterson or Stan McLennan if you have any questions or if you want to reserve a spot.
Regards
Gary Roman
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Pro's Corner by
Stan McLennan
| Dear Golfers,
It is hard to believe that Memorial Day Weekend is here. We have several exciting events for June:
Upcoming June Events
Mixed Couples - Friday, 6/2/06 - 4:30-5:30 pm
The Suffield Scramble - Sat., 6/3/06 - Starting Times
The President's Cup - Sat., 6/10/06 - Starting Times
One Day Member Guest - Thurs., 6/15/06 - 1:00 pm Shotgun
Father's Day 9 Hole - Sun., 6/18/06 - tee off between 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Father's Day 9 Hole (Parent / Child)
A Barbeque will be served at lunchtime. You may play golf and then eat or eat first and play golf after.
Remember Father's Day. The Pro Shop has lots of wonderful gifts & toys for Dad's special day and gift wrapping available.
The Youth Sports Academy - will be held June 26th June 30th. Call for information.
Update:
Beginning Friday, May 28th thru Thursday, June 8th we will be starting play on hole number 8. We want feedback on the course starting from hole number 8 and finishing on hole number 7. This will last for two weeks.
Swing Tip of the Month
Allow your shoulders to rotate around your spine. Your backswing is complete when your left shoulder touches your chin.
Golf Course Etiquette
Help keep our course great by repairing all ball marks and replacing all divots.
Pull carts and push carts are similar to gas carts in that they are not permitted on the tees and fringes of the green.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Ryan Shea on being awarded the Eagle Scout Honor for Troop 260 on May 23, 2006.
Your Pro,
Stan McLennan
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Grounds by
Tom Watroba
| The mild dry April we experienced has given way to a cool wet May. At least
we were spared the worst of the flooding and damage to the course has been
minor in nature. Tree pollen seems to be in abundance this year particularly
with the Maples and Oaks. Recent heavy winds and rain should help mitigate
this problem. Warmer drier weather is in the forecast so hopefully you'll
be able to get out and enjoy some better golfing weather and we can get the
course dried out, cleaned up , and groomed.
See you on the course.
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House Committee
Chris Beaulieu
| I am happy to say that "things" seem to be going in the right direction with in OUR house! The Easter and Mothers day brunches were a big hit and well attended! The pub and dinning rooms are looking great with a fresh coat of paint and new sport memorabilia hanging on the walls. The House committee urges all members to "come on up" and enjoy the new dinning experience! The Daly's have done a tremendous job of stepping in and taking over in an area that was lacking! We as members need to support them! I would also like to clarify any misunderstanding from a letter that was sent out and last month's news letter about using the dinning minimums in the pub. The Daly's will honor the monthly minimum on the patio or in the pub but ask that you do make a reservation. This will help them apply the minimums to the proper accounts. We do encourage members to use the club and not wait until the last weekend of a month to try and get the minimum taken care of. All special events ie..comedy night or a wine dinner do count towards the minimum. Lastly the House committee and the Daly's are working on a plan to re-instate a "house charge" ...more details to follow! Until next time...be well and drink well! What do you call a meal without wine?
Chris Beaulieu
Bob Shea
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Sports Academy
Andy Brdges
| Suffield Sports Academy
ATTENTION - If you haven't already, it's time to sign up the kids for the Suffield Sports Academy June 26-30th. We are finalizing details and need to know numbers as soon as possible. Junior members ages 7-15 will swim and play tennis and golf from 9am to 2:30pm every day except Tuesday June 27, when the entire group will go to the Greater Hartford Open for Family Day with fun exhibitions and clinics from some of the best golfers in the world. Please call Andy Brydges (668-1919) with any questions or to sign up!
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Tennis by
Andy Brydges
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The courts opened about May 15, and now that the rain has gone, I hope you are able to get out to play! If you find your game has left you, or your backhand continues to elude, remember that you can call our pro Russ Bombard for a lesson. Take advantage and kick start your season.
* We're here to help you enjoy your tennis membership. If you have any questions, please call our Director of Tennis (Judy Campbell 668-2318), Head Pro (Russ Bombard 983-0665), or Tennis Committee Chair (Andy Brydges 668-1919).
* The first social of the year is:
o June 11 French Open Brunch This was a great event last year and I hope you'll join us. Pickup doubles at the courts starts at 8:00 am followed by brunch at the clubhouse while we watch the end of the French Open final (which starts at 9am). Brunch will be $20/pp, and all Club members are welcome to join us. RSVP required - Please sign up at the courts or RSVP to Joe Mladinich (668-0712), Judy Campbell or Andy Brydges as soon as possible.
* Russ will be holding his popular "Brush up on Basics" clinic again this year on Saturdays in July. The clinics will run from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The cost is $55. Please contact Russ, Judy, Andy or sign up at the clubhouse to join this program.
* Sign ups for the Junior Tennis Program will be posted at the courts in the next two weeks as usual the Junior Program will run for six weeks, starting June 19.
* As always - remember to sweep your court and lines after play.
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Swimming by
Kelly Patterson
| Summer is here and the pool is officially open. The following information should help you schedule your calendar for June:
Important dates to remember for June:
Grateful Dads Day - June 18, biggest splash contest & tye die shirts
Swim Team starts-June 19, 9:00-10:00 am for Juniors
10:00-11:00 am for Seniors
Ice cream social- June 20, 3:00pm for those who have not finished 5th grade
Splash Party - June 20, 7:00-9:00 pm for those who have finished 5th grade
Swim suit sale - June 20, 9:00-10:30 am
Swim lessons start- June 26, sign up @ the snack bar
Swim meet - June 29- home against Shuttlemeadow
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Women's Tee
Susan Szwed
| It's hard to believe that May is almost over as I write this. Our first outing in May was a washout and the next week looked threatning but about 8 members made it to play. May 24th is bring a friend evening and we hope to have a good turnout. Please check your schedule weekly to be sure you know what the tournament schedule is.
Hopefully now that the nicer weather is here more women can be out on the course on Wednesday evenings participating in the league. The June 11th member guest is postponed to a new date to be announced.
We need volunteers this year for the member guest tournaments and the Breast Cancer tournament (July 23rd.) Don't be afraid to be involved!!
June news:
June 7th - Marilyn Tynan Tournament
June 14th - Mens mixer ***** plan ahead!
June 21st - Two ball combine score net (computer Pairings)
June 28th & June 29th - Peter Dunne Tournament
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Social Committee
Joyce Pemberton
| SOCIAL EVENTS
(The Comedy Night on May 19th was a night for all ages and was a huge success)
JUNE 18, 2006
"OPEN CLUB FOR ALL MEMBERS"
(Bring your children and grandchildren)
FATHER'S DAY FAMILY ACTIVITIES FOR ALL
LUNCH ON THE PATIO-12:00 3:30 PM
HAMBURGERS, HOTDOGS, CHICKEN
STEAK (BY RESERVATION)
GOLF- 9 HOLE FATHER/CHILD TOURNAMENT
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SWIM "GRATEFUL DADS"
2:00 PM 4:00 PM
BIGGEST SPLASH CONTEST
TIE-DYE TEE SHIRT DYING PARTY
TENNIS FASTEST SERVE CONTEST
3:00 PM TO 5:00 PM
SWIM TEAM APPRECIATION
TO BE ANNOUNCED
JULY 15TH
JIMMY BUFFET NIGHT
CASINO GAMES WITH PRIZES
DETAILS ANNOUNCED LATER
RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED AT 668-5454
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