November 2012
Happy Thanksgiving!
Club News
Debutante Presentation
Employees of the
Quarter
New Members
Roster Revisions
Catering News
Chef’s Table
Special Events
Razorback Watch
Parties
Live Music Fridays
Kids Nights Out
Men’s Steak and Wine
Dinner
Fall Family Festival
Mah Jongg
Thanksgiving Buffet
Golf
Men’s Member-Guest
Holiday Shopping in the
Golf Shop
Honors and Awards
Turf Talk
Tennis
Leagues and Ladies
Men’s Century Doubles
The Bubble!
Challenge Cup
Junior Ladder
Fitness
Exercise of the Month
Classes
Thanksgiving Run
General Manager’s Letter
Blaine A. Burgess, CCM
General Manager/COO
Wes Hardin,
Clubhouse Manager
On the
Cover
Thanksgiving kicks
off the family Holiday
Season. Don’t miss our
traditional Thanksgiving
Day Buffet feast here
at the Club, or take
advantage of our takehome menu, allowing
us to do all the work for
you and yours.
As I begin my fifth year as General
Manager of The Country Club of Little Rock, I
am as energized as ever with the prospects we
face for the future of this fine Club. It has been
wonderful seeing all of the Members and their
families utilizing to the fullest every amenity the
Club offers. Whether taking advantage of our
rapidly growing tennis program, recreating in
the new surroundings of our renovated pool
pavilion, enjoying a round on our magnificent
golf course, working to stay in shape in our
fitness center or enjoying a meal in one of our
dining rooms, every area of the Club has been
overflowing with activity, while providing an
infectious positive energy for Members and
staff alike. This is truly a special place I am
honored to be a part of!
Halloween is behind us in “spooktacular”
fashion and the cooler weather seems as if it is
here to stay for awhile. With the annual Family
Fall Festival, Thanksgiving Feast and Christmas
Dinner Dance fast approaching, it is safe to say
the Holiday Season has arrived! I encourage
all of you to keep your eyes on the calendar
and make your reservations early by visiting
www.CCLR1902.org, or by calling 664-1531
to RSVP for each of our always-popular events.
And don’t forget, the kids are probably already
looking forward to Breakfast with Santa! It’s
a wonderful time of year and we are all very
fortunate to be a part of such a close-knit family
of Members, sharing together in the spirit of
the Holidays.
It is also Debutante Season with 20
young ladies beginning to make plans for
their societal debut. As is the Club’s historic
standard, we plan to carry on this longheld tradition in the finest fashion. The
Debutante Brunch will be taking place on
Sunday, November 25, followed by the Formal
Debutante Presentation and Ball on Friday,
December 28, just prior to the New Year. I hope
you will join me in congratulating the families of
these young ladies as their big day approaches.
The gentlemen of the Club should make
a note of our Men’s Steak and Wine Dinner
to be held in the Presidents’ Rooms and on
the North Patio on Thursday, November 8. An
evening steeped in tradition and culture, this
is one not to be missed. Also, Sissy Brandon is
hard at work planning it forward for the ladies’
next wine dinner to be held in January. Our first
Ladie’s Wine Dinner, held at the beginning of
this year, was a sell-out. So be sure to keep an
eye on your “Inbox” for a specific date and time
with more details to follow.
Of note as well is an informational meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, at
5:30 p.m. Within this forum, the Board will be
presenting and recommending changes to
our bylaws for your consideration in advance
of the Club’s Annual Meeting of the Members
on January 19, 2013. Please make it a point
to join us as we provide proper context to the
proposed revisions for an open and thoughtful
discussion.
If at any time during the busy Holiday
Season we may be of assistance, please don’t
hesitate to call. Whether you need space for a
cocktail party or dinner, party platters, dinner
to go, whole roasts, entrees or desserts, all can
be prepared in advance by our culinary team
so you don’t have to prepare it at home. Let
us take some of the angst out of your holiday
schedule by making life a little easier. We are
only a phone call away!
Wishing you and yours the happiest of
Thanksgiving, I look forward to seeing you at
the Club.
Blaine A. Burgess, CCM
General Manager/COO
Employee of the Quarter
Ricardo Guerra,
Server Assistant
Congratulations to
Ricardo for being named
the Front of the House
Employee of the Quarter
for his hard work in the
Terrace Dining Room.
Management staff and hourly staff alike
have come to appreciate the work ethic and
attitude that Ricardo brings to work every day.
Ricardo has been with the Club for one year
and continues to impress us with his positive
attitude, initiative and willingness to assist
others whenever possible. Congratulations,
Ricardo, and thank you for your hard work!
CLUB NEWS
Welcome New Members
Executive Chef,
Brian Kearns
It is our pleasure to introduce our new
Members:
Melissa and Dr.
Matthew Katz
Jacob and Ann Isabella
Katz
2401 North Pierce Street
Little Rock, Arkansas
72207
Home Phone: 258-9166
Work Phone: 526-6990
[email protected]
Sarah and Roger
Smart, Jr.
Lila Smart
2801 North Grant
Little Rock, Arkansas 72207
Phone: 870-540-7161
Business Phone: 870-534-8122
[email protected]
[email protected]
Rebecca and Don
Ward
2017 Canal Pointe
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
Home Phone: 6644673
[email protected]
Debi Davies,
Catering Director
How
Closely Do
You Read
Your
Columns
AND the
Website?
Find your member
number in this issue
or on the Club website
and receive a special
brunch for two in the
Garden Room. Call
Heather at 664-1531
to claim your prize!
Chef’s Table
Apple Butter
1. Combine apples, apple cider, Calvados,
Catering
Everywhere you look there are signs of
the fast-approaching holiday season. By the
time you read this, there will be less than 50
days until Christmas. Why not entertain you
business associates, friends or family at the
Club? Whether you need space for a business
Christmas party, or your Supper Club Christmas
dinner, we have the most beautiful venue in
the city, and our team is ready to take the
work out of your holiday festivities. If you prefer
to entertain in your home or your place of
business, we can bring the party to you and
take care of everything from set-up and food
service to clean-up. Call Debi Davies at 6641531 extension 104, to reserve your room or to
schedule catering service to your home. 2012 Roster Revisions
The following are current updates,
changes, and corrections brought to our
attention:
Rebecca and Stephen Engstrom – New
Address: 315 Rock Street, #610, Little Rock,
Arkansas 72201
Sloan and Drew Lipke – New Address:
78 Pine Manor Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207
Sharon Tabor – New Address: 5813 North
Country Club Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207
Christy and William Clark – New Address:
24 Cameronwood Road, Little Rock, Arkansas
72223
1090
20 (about 6-1/2 pounds) apples, such as
Empire or Golden Delicious, peeled, cored and
quartered
1 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons Calvados, a French apple brandy
(regular brandy can be substituted)
1 large cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground mace
1 small pinch of ground cloves
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, mace,
cloves, sugar, and lemon juice in a large heavybottomed saucepan. Place mixture over mediumhigh heat and cook, stirring often with a large
wooden spoon to prevent scorching, until apples
are broken down and saucy, about 1 hour. Mash
any large pieces of apple with large wooden
spoon to help them break down.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Using a rubber
spatula, scrape out apple mixture from pan, and
transfer to a small saucepan. Continue cooking,
stirring occasionally, until apples are completely
broken down and butter is very thick and dark,
about 2-1/2 hours. Remove from the heat, and let
stand to cool.
CLUB NEWS, cont.
Jane Gillespie – New Home
Phone: 666-5656
Shirley Brown – New Address: 5916 North Country Club Boulevard,
Little Rock, Arkansas 72207
Amy and Ted Darragh – New
Address: 2 Lou Ellen Drive, Little
Rock, Arkansas 72202
Benjamin and Kimberly Bailey –
New Address: 2115 North Palm, Little
Rock, Arkansas 72207
Mary East – New Address: 510
North Brookside Drive, Apt. L28, Little
Rock, Arkansas 72205
Doug Buford – New Address:
5036 Crestwood Street, Little Rock,
Arkansas 72207
Wanda and Robert Taylor – New
Address: 4801 North Hills Boulevard,
#702, North Little Rock, Arkansas
72116
Sally and Owen Brainard – New
Address: 2800 Hubbard Circle, Austin,
Texas 78746
Kathleen Atkins – New Address:
2200 Andover Court, #704, Little
Rock, Arkansas 72227; New Home
Phone: 313-2089
Leigh Anne and Ted Hiegel – New
Address: 12 Bluestem Cove, Little
Rock, Arkansas 72211
Bob Simpson – New Address:
5327 Southwood Road, Little Rock,
Arkansas 72205
2012 Debutantes
The kick-off date for The Country
Club of Little Rock 2012 Debutante
season is Sunday, November 25.
Twenty of our Club “daughters” will be
joined by their mothers to greet their
guests at a by-invitation-only brunch
at the Club. These outstanding young
women will be formally presented by
their fathers at the Friday, December
28, black tie gala. The Debutante Ball
will follow the Presentation beginning
at 10 p.m.
Members are welcome to attend
the Ball, however, their college-aged
children must receive an invitation
to attend. A new policy regarding
Presentation and Ball guests will be in
effect for the Debutante Presentation
and Ball. Those in attendance will be
required to present an invitation at the
Club entrance to be admitted to the
property. This policy does not apply
to Club Members, but it will apply to
the children of Club Members. Social
media has forced this action to assure
the safety of our guests. Please help us
spread the word.
The Country Club of Little
Rock 2012 Debutantes
Katherine Blair
Baskin
Daughter of Druann
and Dr. Barry
Baskin
Senior at University
of Alabama
Ellen “Ellie”
Butler Blanchat
Daughter of Kissy
and Michael
Blanchat
Attends Southern
Methodist University
Anne Brandon
Brown
Daughter of
Kathleen and Bobby
Brown
Attends Southern
Methodist University
Margaret Ellen
“Elly” Erwin
Daughter of Martha
Ellen and Robert
Erwin
Attends University
of Arkansas at
Fayetteville
Anne-Marie
Hastings
Daughter of Libby
and Harry Hastings, III
Senior at University
of Arkansas at
Fayetteville
Mary Grace
Hathaway
Daughter of Laura
and Jeff Hathaway
Junior at Sewanee,
The University of the
South
Margaret
“Maggie” Myer
Hurst
Daughter of Mimi
and Joseph Hurst
Junior at University
of Mississippi
Lily Jeanne
Knickrehm
Daughter of Ashley
and Kurt Knickrehm
Senior at University
of Oklahoma
CLUB NEWS, cont.
Mary
Mendelsohn
Daughter of Sonya
and Dr. Lawrence
Mendelsohn
Senior at University
of Arkansas at
Fayetteville
Drew Elizabeth
Miller
Daughter of Susan
and Andrew Miller
Sophomore at
University of
Arkansas at
Fayetteville
Meredith Anne
Miller
Daughter of Kelli
and Charles Miller
Sophomore at
University of
Missouri
Marge Anna
Quinn
Daughter of Terry
and Walter Quinn
Sophomore at
University of
Colorado at Boulder
Virginia deBlanc
Quinn
Daughter of Ginger
and Dr. Brian Quinn
Sophomore at
Vanderbilt University
Katherine Drew
Silaski
Daughter of Dana
and Gordon Silaski
Junior at University
of Georgia
Charlotte
“Charli” Marie
Sotomora
Daughter of Eileen
and Dr. Ricardo
Sotomora
Junior at University
of Arkansas at Little
Rock
Sarah Alexandra
Tappan
Daughter of Gina
and Philip Tappan
Junior at University
of Arkansas at
Fayetteville
Mary Elisabeth
Black Tipton
Daughter of
Deborah Dunklin
and Robert E.
Tipton
Junior at Vanderbilt
University
Leigh Ann
Truemper
Daughter of Leslie
and Jack Truemper
Junior at University
of Missouri
Katherine
Elizabeth
Watkins
Daughter of Marcia
and Rick Watkins
Junior at University
of Arkansas at
Fayetteville
Abigail “Abby”
Frances
Whitacre
Daughter of Susie
and Michael
Whitacre
Junior at Southern
Methodist University
Special Events
Reservations Requested
For all special events listed as
Reservations Requested, please RSVP on
the Club’s website at www.cclr1902.org,
or call the office at 664-1531. A 48-hour
cancellation policy on events listed as
Reservations Requested is in effect.
Razorback Watch
Party
Saturdays in November
Centennial Lounge, Mixed
Grill and Men’s Grill
Join your fellow Razorback fans for
a truly special game-day experience at
the Club. We will offer drink and tapas
specials.
November Schedule
November 3, Tulsa at Fayetteville
November 10, at South Carolina
November 17, at Mississippi State
November 23, LSU at Fayetteville
1:30 p.m.
Special Events, cont.
Friday, November 9
Tennis activities with the Pros from 6
p.m.-7 p.m. Bring your racquets! Dinner will include pizza, cookies and
popcorn. Live Music Friday
Nights
November 2 – Harry Snider
November 9 – Preston
Palmer
November 16 – Dell Smith
November 23 – Tyndall
Jackson and Rob Moore
November 30 – Ben Byers
Local musicians will be
performing in the Centennial Lounge
from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy
our Tapas Menu, in addition to select
wine features, or one of our specialty
cocktails.
Kids Nights Out
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Tennis Building
Kids join us for a Kids Night Out,
while your parents enjoy dinner at the
Club. Activities to include games, arts &
crafts, movie and tennis.
Friday,
November 2
Movie –
“Wishbone”
Dinner will include
hot dogs, chips and
popcorn.
Friday, November
16
Movie – “That
Darn Cat”
Dinner will include
pizza, cookies and
popcorn.
Friday, November 23
No Kids Night Out Activities Tonight
Friday, November 30
Tennis activities with the Pros from 6
p.m.-7 p.m. Bring your racquets! Dinner will include hot dogs, chips,
cookies and popcorn. $15 per child
Reservations Requested
Family Fall Festival
Sunday, November 11
4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Front Lawn and #8 Fairway
Join us for our Annual Family
Fall Festival. Our activities will include
special performances by the Central
High Jazz Ensemble and Marching
Band, the haystack dive, bounce house,
pony rides, petting zoo, hot chocolate,
s’mores, and hay rides.
All activities make this fall evening
a special one for family and friends.
And Chef Brian will provide a full
buffet with food for appetites of all
ages.
Adults, $20
Children 11-4, $12
Children 3 and under, complimentary
Reservations Requested
Men’s Steak and
Wine Dinner
Thursday, November 8
6:30 p.m.
Presidents’ Room
Great steaks. Bold Wine. Convivial
conversation and a fraternity of
fellowship! Such is the Men’s Steak
and Wine Dinner planned and
prepared by Chef Brian, with wine
pairings by Wes Hardin. $90 per person
Reservations Requested
Mah Jongg
Tournament
Wednesday, November 14
12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Ballroom
Please make plans to attend
our Second Annual Mah Jongg
Tournament. Space is limited, so
please send in your $20 registration
by October 30, to assure participation.
No refunds after November 7, 2012.
Make checks payable to Jane Goff,
and send checks to Sheila Horan, 11
Ridgeview Court, Little Rock, Arkansas Special Events, cont.
72227. Please include contact
information: email, telephone number
and home address.
A salad bar will be available from
11-11:30 a.m. Cost is $16 per person.
Please call the Club office at 664-1531
by November 7, to reserve lunch for
Members and guests. Non-members
must be affiliated with a Member
merely for lunch participation.
Those who sign up will receive
further rules and Mah Jongg etiquette
information.
Questions? Contact Jane Goff,
Tournament Director at honeyjanelra@
aol.com, 501-614-9944, or Sheila
Horan at [email protected], 501258-2557.
Family Style
Thanksgiving with
Turkeys Carved
Tableside
Terrace Room and
Garden Room
Each table will be served a
family-style dinner with all the fixins’,
including your own turkey carved at
your table. And perhaps the best part
of the feast is your leftovers will be
carefully packaged for you to take
home and enjoy later!
Adults, $38
Children 4-11, $14
Children 3 and under, complimentary
Reservations Required
Thanksgiving
Buffet
Thursday, November 22
Seatings from 11 a.m.1:30 p.m.
The annual Thanksgiving Day
luncheon buffet is always a sell-out!
Make plans now for the entire family
to enjoy this Club-wide holiday event
as Chef Brian prepares a variety of
traditional dishes that will surely satisfy
adults and children alike.
Make reservations early
designating the desired seating time
by calling the Club office at 664-1531,
or e-mail [email protected].
Adults, $28
Children 4-11, $14
Children 3 and under, complimentary
Reservations Requested
Planning It
Forward
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 8
Christmas Dinner Dance
Friday, December 14
Family Christmas Brunch
Sunday, December 16
New Year’s Eve
Celebration
Monday, December 31
Home-forthe-Holidays
Thanksgiving
Order Form
Enclosed
If you have chosen not to
attend our Thanksgiving Buffet,
why bother with all that cooking
and cleaning at home? Make
plans to pick up a delicious
Thanksgiving Day feast with our
special Home for the Holidays
Thanksgiving pick-up service. See the order form inserted in
this issue for the full menu and
more information. Order forms
must be turned in on or before
Friday, November 16.
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GOLF
Member-Guest Golf
Tournament
Darrell Shelton,
Head Golf Professional
Congratulations to Thomas McCain and his
guest, Joe Hadden, for winning this year’s Men’s
Member-Guest golf tournament! This three-day
event was filled with wonderful weather, which
made the competition and social events a great
success. The golf professionals would like to
thank the food and beverage staff for all their
hard work, and Keith Ihms and his crew for
getting the course in perfect condition over the
weekend.
Congratulations to the
following flight winners:
Cory Willett,
Assistant Golf Professional
Don’t Let Christmas
Sneak Up On You
The Golf Shop is fully stocked with a wide
selection of apparel from all the top clothing
lines such as Fairway & Greene, Martin,
Nike, Divots, Donald Ross and Peter Millar.
The holidays are right around the corner,
so get the majority of your shopping done
now! And remember, the Golf Shop provides
complimentary gift wrapping upon request. Golf Professional Staff
Awards
Jeremy Jones,
PGA Professional
Scott Mason,
Assistant Golf Professional
Fifth Flight
1. Bob Althoff/Bill Hooper
2. Dudley Shollmier/James West
3. Porter Briggs/Jim Markus
Sixth Flight
1. Clark Raborn/Ernie Woodard
2. Steve Bova/Tom Bova
3. Lee Maris/Blake Montgomery
Championship Flight
1. Rob Cress/Steve Anthony
2. Cary Marlow/Chad Marlow
3. Chris Bell/David Bell
First Flight
1. Thomas McCain/Joe Hadden
2. Drake Hawkins/Bubba Klugh
3. Mark Meadors/Laney Briggs
Second Flight
1. Scott Rittelmeyer/Dennis Huffman
2. Richard Henry/Shawn Tyler
3. Ray Parker/Michael Parker
Third Flight
1. Hunter Carpenter/Keith Carter
2. Jim Womble/Pat Manney
3. J.D. Day/Tim Davis
Fourth Flight
1. Sam Baxter/Bill Baxter
2. Joe Hurst/Hayden Hurst
3. Jim Jones/Steve Pulley
The Arkansas Chapter of the PGA’s South
Central Section has awarded both Darrell
Shelton and Cory Willett in this year’s voting.
Darrell was awarded both the Merchandiser
of the Year for private clubs and the Horton
Smith Award, which goes to the Professional
who demonstrates outstanding qualities of
leadership, strong moral character, maintains a
substantial record of service to the Association
and the game of golf, and is well-regarded as
a model educator of PGA Golf Professional.
Cory was awarded Assistant Golf Professional
of the Year for the second time in three years.
Congratulations to both of our Professionals for
being held in such high regards among their
peers, and for representing our Club so well.
Turf Talk
By the time you read this article we will
have completed our tournament season for
2012. Upon completion of the tournament,
you will notice a light vertical mowing that has
been completed on the greens. This process
allows us to break down any thatch layering
in the upper quarter inch, while also providing
a smoother greens surface by reducing grain
and creating a more upright plant growth. This
process, unlike aerification, requires only a few
Grapes on the Green
November 2012 Calendar
SUNDAY
MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY
1
2
3
Kids Night
Out
razorback
watch
party
centennial lounge
music and specials
4
Champagne
Sunday Brunch
Garden Room
5
6
Tennis
Beginners
Practic Begins
Chef’s Table Brunch
Prime Rib and
catfish buffet
Mixed Grill
election
Day:
go vote!
Clubhouse Closed
Champagne
11 Sunday
Brunch 12
Garden Room
13
7
14
Chef’s Table Brunch
Prime Rib and
catfish buffet
Mixed Grill
Southern fried
chicken in garden
room & mixed grill
Chef’s Table Brunch
Prime Rib and
catfish buffet
Mixed Grill
20
Champagne
25Sunday
Brunch 26
Garden Room
21
Southern fried
chicken in garden
room & mixed grill
Clubhouse Closed
27
28
Debutante
Brunch
Chef’s Table Brunch
Prime Rib and
catfish buffet
Mixed Grill
10
party
Southern fried
chicken in garden
room & mixed grill
Mah jongg
tournament
Champagne
Brunch 19
18Sunday
Garden Room
9
men’s steak Kids Night
and wine
razorback
Out
dinner
watch
fall family
festival
Clubhouse Closed
8
centennial lounge
music and specials
15
16
Kids Night razorback
watch
Out
party
centennial lounge
music and specials
22
23
Thanksgiving Kids Night
Out
Day
Family Buffet razorback
FITNESS
Turkey Trot!
29
Clubhouse Closed
24
watch
party
centennial lounge
music and specials
30
Kids Night
Out
Southern fried
chicken in garden
room & mixed grill
17
centennial lounge
music and specials
dec 1
G O L F, C o n t.
Keith Ihms, CGCS
Brandon Wright,
Assistant
Superintendent
days to heal and will promote a healthy root
zone environment as our greens re-establish
their roots following this summer.
Over the last month we have completed our
final application of pine straw, which requires
2,700 bails to complete! Also on the course, our
second application of fungicide will have been
completed on all zoysia areas to control zoysia
patch. In this region, two applications in the fall
followed by one in the spring are required to
produce acceptable levels of control.
One last note. As temperatures continue
to fall, our turf growth will also slow, so please
remember to fix ball marks and repair your
divots on the course. These simple practices
will keep our course looking good in the fall
and winter months ahead. Hope everyone has
a great November as I look forward to seeing
you on the course!
Brandon Wright
Assistant Superintendent
Tennis
Kyle Bunney,
Assistant
Superintendent
CCLR Leagues
Inter-City has wound down. Ladies and
gentlemen, don’t go into tennis hibernation! Now is the time to get involved with a weekly
league. We are putting more of these together
going into the bubble season. We are reaching
out to people now, but if you are interested in
participating in one, let us know. Congratulations
Ladies
508
We have a large number of ladies who are
either new to tennis (beginners), or have been
away from the sport and are just coming back.
Over the past two years this group has been
working hard. Anyone who has been around
them knows they have a great sense of humor
and have a lot of fun out there. And through
regular hitting, they are getting good! We just
want to say congratulations, stay with it, and
keep up the great work. Reception for Matt and
Allison Brewer
Our newest Assistant Head Pro, Matt
Brewer, and his wife Allison, would like to thank
the Tennis Committee, Mr. Burgess and Mr.
Baxter for the wonderful welcoming reception
held in their honor on October 16. The
reception was held in the Centennial Lounge,
and a large group of well wishers came to
meet and welcome the Brewers.
Men’s Century
Doubles
On Saturday, October 21, we held our
first men’s century doubles event. We had a
large group, and want to thank all the men
who came out and played on the clay. It was
a beautiful Saturday and when play ended we
had a great meal overlooking the golf course.
Everyone had a great time! The combined age
of each doubles team had to be over 100. And
we must say, Mr. Jim Conner played absolutely
beautifully!
Watch the Bubble
Going Up
Ever been curious as to how the tennis
bubble goes up over courts 1 and 2? Well,
if the weather works with us, our plan is for
the entire staff to put the bubble up in early
November. We can’t give an exact date as we
need a good weather week to prepare. But we’ll
put out a notice letting you know when it will
go up. You can’t help, but we invite you to come
and watch as we officially kick off the 2012
winter season!
While on the topic of the bubble, now is
the time to secure your indoor permanent court
time for the winter season. The usage of our
13 courts has increased drastically. Members
playing on their own, involved in clinics, leagues,
or just taking lessons has increased. As we
move from 13 courts down to two during
winter, court availability naturally becomes
more scarce. Reserving a weekly permanent
court time allows you and your group to know
you have your court at a certain time. The
first priority of the facility is you, and we want
T E N N I S , C o nt.
everyone to keep playing. Call or come see us
soon to make your reservation. When the prime
times are gone, they are gone! CCLR/PV
Challenge Cup
Blake Starkey,
Director of Tennis
On Sunday, November 11, the CCLR/PV
“Challenge Cup” will be held. Blake and Dan
are working on the format, but first-round
matches will begin here around 1 p.m., with
second-round matches beginning around 3
p.m. Talk to the staff if you are interested in
representing your Club. dad can step in and “sub” for mom. If our staff
decides we have a clear mismatch (a 4.5 mom
and her 18-year-old, tournament-training son
playing against a beginning dad and his justbeginning 10-year-old daughter), we will throw
in some fun handicaps. Cost is $15 entry fee
per team. Also, while it is still a good way off, we
are working with Memphis Pro Tournament
director Peter Lebedevs regarding a one-day
ladies group trip to Memphis in February for
the professional tournament held there every
year. We are looking at taking up a minibus,
and will have information very soon at the
Tennis Center. Junior Ladder
“Top of the Rock”
John Meincke,
Assistant Tennis
Professional
Matt Brewer,
Assistant Tennis
Professional
We run a free junior ladder for our kids
called “Top of the Rock.” Matt Brewer is running
it. If you forget to sign up, Matt will probably be
encouraging you to get involved. Aside from
clinics, privates, and tournaments, this is a
great way for our kids to get match experience
in a low-pressure environment. Additional
information is available at the Tennis Center.
Joe Murphy with Razorback Ana Lorena
Hernandez
Beginner’s Practice
Starting Mondays in November at 10:30
a.m., we will run a Beginner’s practice. This
is for anyone (male or female) who considers
themselves just getting started with tennis. This
is a completely non-threatening, fun practice
and workout for those who consider themselves
beginners. Come meet some of your fellow
Members with this Monday practice. We had a
lot of fun with this practice last year and saw a
lot of people improve! Sign up at the front desk.
Cost is $12 per practice. Megan Janes and Alexis Sixbey have just finished
hitting with Ole Miss’s Marija Milutinovic and
Caroline Rohde-Moe
Planning It Forward
On Saturday morning, December 8,
we intend to run a Parent-Child Doubles
Tournament. This will be a fun (and very laidback) doubles tournament. Moms or dads (or
aunts, uncles, or even just a grown-up family
friend) can play with sons or daughters. If
necessary, you may mix partners as you go.
For example, if mom and daughter win a first
round, and mom can’t play the next round,
Greer Norris and Audrey Cummins pose with
members of the Oklahoma Tennis Team
Texas Tech’s Caroline
Starck with Virginia
Claire Jackson
Fitness
Exercise of the Month
Yoga
Sunday, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
All levels welcome!
Tuesday and Thursday,
8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
If you are experiencing stiffness or want
to improve your flexibility for golf, tennis, or life,
come try this class!
Krissa Thoreson,
Fitness Director
Boot Camp
Mondays and Thursdays
6 a.m.-7 a.m.
Evening Bootcamp
with Drew
Monday and Wednesday
5:30-6:30 pm
Starts Monday, November 8th
Ronnie Stone,
Personal Trainer
Cross Box Step-Up
If you have ever had to address a golf ball
on the side of a hill, or had to hunt around to
find your ball in the rough, this exercise will
make the situation easier to handle.
Chet Wessman,
Personal Trainer
1. Choose a step 12-20 inches high and stand
to the side of the step.
2. Crossing over the inside leg, place the
outside foot on top of the bench.
3. Engage abdominals and lift the standing foot
off the floor and onto the step.
4. Exit off the same side.
5. Repeat 10-15 times for 2-3 sets.
Go Gobbler!
Daniel McPherson,
Personal Trainer
Join us Thanksgiving morning at 8 a.m. for
a 3-, 4-, or 7-mile walk/run through the Heights
and Hillcrest. We will meet and start at Go
Running!
Functional Strength, Core,
and Cardio!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Drew Payne,
Personal Trainer
Whether your goal is to increase your
fitness level or get started in a fitness program,
this class is for you. The cardio will help keep
your heart rate up while integrating core and
functional strength moves during the class.
Cycling Classes
Monday
8:45 a.m.-9:35 a.m.
5:30 p.m.-6:20 p.m.
Tuesday
6-6:50 a.m.
Wednesday
8:45 a.m.-9:35 a.m.
5:30 p.m.-6:20 p.m.
Friday
6-6:50 a.m.
Saturday
8-8:50 a.m.
Pilates
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Senior Strength and
Conditioning
Monday and Wednesday
1-1:45 p.m.
Develop better balance and strength!
Classes $60 per month
Call Krissa at 907-5507 for more information.
President’s Letter
Tom Baxter,
President
The Club hosted a number of outstanding events
in October. Forty teams participated in the MemberGuest Golf Tournament under perfect weather conditions. Congratulations to the 2012 Member-Guest champions,
Thomas McCain and his guest, Joe Hadden. There were a
number of guests playing the course for the first time since
the completion of the renovation. Members and guests were
unanimous in their praise of the condition of the course and
the efforts of our staff. Thanks to Mr. Burgess, Wes Hardin,
Chef Brian Kearns, Mike Self, Debi Davies, Chef John Bobo,
Heather Majors, Andrew Penna, Anna Ottman, and all of the
staff for their hard work and attention to details throughout
the tournament weekend.
Darrell Shelton and the staff in the Golf Shop also put
in long hours to ensure the success of the Tournament.
Special recognition to Drake Hawkins, the Chair of the
tournament, and his committee, Bob Althoff, Chris Johnson
and Thomas McCain. The food and entertainment schedule
and other events associated with the tournament were
exceptional and very well received by all of the participants. As we all know, this past summer was a true test for
our course superintendent, Keith Ihms, and his crew. Despite
the extreme heat and dry conditions, Keith and his staff did
a marvelous job in maintaining the course, which was in
superb condition for the Member-Guest Tournament. Please
take the time to thank Keith, Brandon Wright, Kyle Bunney,
and the other members of his crew when you see them. As busy as the month of October was with events such
as the Member-Guest, the Halloween Spooktacular Trunk-orTreat and numerous Member-sponsored events, November
is also shaping up to be a very active month. Events in
November include the annual Family Fall Festival on Sunday,
November 11, the Men’s Steak and Wine Dinner Thursday,
November 8, and the traditional Buffet on Thanksgiving
Day Thursday, November 22. Please contact the Club office
or visit the Club’s website for more information on these
events, and to make reservations. Keep in mind the Club
will again offer the popular Thanksgiving take-out service
with sign-up available by fax, mail or by delivering the order
form contained in this issue to the Club office. Orders must
be received on or before Friday, November 16.
Each of you should have received a letter from the
Board and the Golf Committee announcing an event to
be held on Tuesday, November 6, in honor and memory
of Pro Emeritus Charles “Junior” Lewis. Please be sure to
mark your calendars and plan to attend this special event
honoring Pro Lewis.
The Board is in the process of reviewing and finalizing
the 2013 budget, as well as long-range capital improvement
plans, and anticipates that these items will be presented and
discussed at the next Annual Meeting, with other matters
such as the status of our membership and the financial
projections and implications related thereto. Prior to the
Annual Meeting, however, the Board has scheduled an
informational meeting at the Club on Wednesday, November
14, at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is for the
Board to present recommended changes to our Bylaws for
the consideration of the Members in advance of the Club’s
Annual Meeting. Please make every effort to join the Board
and management that night. Having and maintaining an active membership and
first-class facilities is important to ensure that we remain
one of the top country clubs in the nation. However, our
success depends on the active involvement of our Members.
Although several months away, please mark the upcoming
Annual Meeting date of Saturday, January 19, 2013, on your
calendars and make plans to attend. As always, the Board
and management welcome any comments or suggestions
Members may have regarding the facilities and operations
of the Club.
See you at the Club.