KM October 2023

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER

Bill Horn

bill.horn@kingsmill.com

757.253.3975

Dear Kingsmill Members,

It is with enormous honor and privilege to be a new member of this community at this remarkable and iconic destination at Kingsmill Resort in the heart of one of the most prestigious Member-driven communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have always had a passion and humble compassion for people, leading me to the hospitality industry. For the past 20 years, I have been directing teams of industry professionals at The Breakers in Palm Beach and The PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

I accepted the position of General Manager at Kingsmill Resort with enormous pride and excitement. The team, Members, Resort Guests, and ownership are simply remarkable and are so full of care and pride for the future of Kingsmill. One primary characteristic of my experience for the past 25+ years has been the importance of Membership, engagement, and appreciation. My gratitude and recognition for Membership is unparalleled. I look forward to meeting you!

My favorite poet and quote is from Maya Angelou, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Thank you for being a Member,

Bill Horn

MEET OUR TEAM

VP OF CLUB OPERATIONS

James Paige

james.paige@kingsmill.com

757.253.3987

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Pelham Felder

pelham.felder@kingsmill.com

757.570.7573

DIRECTOR OF RAQUET SPORTS

Davy Hairston

davy.hairston@kingsmill.com

757.253.1703

DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY

Jimmy Gabel

jimmy.gabel@kingsmill.com

757.206.1944

DIRECTOR OF RETAIL

Kari Scruggs

kari.scruggs@kingsmill.com

757.253.3970

DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Allen Stephens III allen.stephens@kingsmill.com

757.253.8252

EXECUTIVE CHEF CEC

Mark Florimonte mark.florimonte@kingsmill.com

SPORTS CLUB MANAGER

Charles Petronella

charles.petronella@kingsmill.com

757.253.8210

HEAD GOLF PRO, RIVER COURSE

John Todd Gantt

todd.gantt@kingsmill.com

757.253.8263

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING

Madeline Merrick madeline.merrick@kingsmill.com

757.253.8212

Pelham Felder Director of Membership

Dear Kingsmill Members!

We have officially entered into the Fall season, where we welcome cool temperatures and cooler activities. Now is a great time to get out and enjoy ourselves. Communing with friends, family and fellow Members within our gates is a great way to enjoy watching the leaves change and relish in the views of the James, all while having a ton of fun!

Our Events Calendar is full of great things to do this month! Whether your interest is Wine Tasting with the Williamsburg Winery, Trivia Night, Glow Golf, the Murder Mystery Dinner, pumpkin painting or so many others; we have multiple events for you!

I also wanted to mention our upcoming Comedy Night which promises to be a huge success!! We are all set for January 27, 2024, and due to an anticipated sell-out crowd, we are opening up tickets to our Members first later this month. More on that soon!

What could be more fun than our upcoming Events Schedule? Sharing it with your friends, of course! Don’t forget about your chance to join our Cannon Club by referring your friends and neighbors to Membership here at Kingsmill. There is still time to add yourself to the list of Cannon Club Members who are in the running for one year of complimentary dues!!

Walter Cannady

Please reach out anytime if I can be of service, Pelham

Membership Office Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Sunday and Monday: Office Closed

CLUB UPDATES

James Paige | VP of Club Operations

Hi Kingsmill Members,

We appreciate all the Members who participated in great September programming around the club, as we hosted our September Member Mixer, Trivia Nights, Summer Movie at The Pool, Crafts at The River Pool, Labor Day Food & Beverage Specials, our 2023 Kingsmill Club Championships, Men’s & Ladies Golf Member Guest Events, and The Men’s and Ladies Charity Tennis Classics! I'd like to thank our entire Kingsmill team for putting together a great calendar of events and executing them proudly. The River Pool is now officially closed for the season. Renovations at the Indoor Pool and Fitness are both going well, and we will continue to keep you posted on updates and progress made at the facilities.

Did you know that our Agronomy Team has planted over 5,200 flowers throughout the property this year?

October is a great time of year around The Club to celebrate as the fall season comes into focus. We are excited for our programming this month to include glow golf, a drive-in movie, an October Member Mixer, Jammin on James Concert with Good Shot Judy, many fall crafts, ghost walks, and a wine-tasting event with Williamsburg Winery Our and many Food & Beverage Specials! Be on the lookout for further communication and details! We hope you can relax and enjoy the programming at The Club with your friends and families.

AGRONOMY UPDATE

Jimmy Gabel | Director of Agronomy

Fall has finally arrived! We are through the heat of the summer and our Bentgrass greens can finally breathe again. As we enter the fall, we will be performing our fall aerification and topdressing on our putting surfaces. This allows for oxygenation of the root zone which will aid in recovery from any stress in the summer months. Topdressing the greens with sand provides a growing medium for the Bentgrass to fill in, as well as promoting a smooth, firm putting surface once the greens have healed from aerification. We will be using solid tines rather than hollow tines. This allows for a faster aerification process, and the greens will heal quicker as well.

We just applied our Fall pre-emergent herbicide to the shortcut Bermudagrass on all 3 courses. We are also applying 3 applications of potassium. This will help protect the plant and strengthen the root system as it prepares to enter dormancy for the Winter. We are mixing potassium into our spray tanks as we apply our pre-emergent herbicide as well as our Spring Dead Spot applications. The fungus that causes Spring Dead Spot in our Bermudagrass is active during the fall months, but we won’t notice any damage until the Spring, hence the name. It is important to attack this fungus while it is active and limit its opportunity to proliferate and cause damage. We will be making 2 consecutive applications of fungicide to minimize any turf loss in Spring 2024.

Our team will be working hard to keep the leaves under control the next few months. As you well know, there are a lot of trees in Kingsmill, and it can be a rather large undertaking to keep all of the leaves under control. You will notice our blowers and turf vacuums will be in full use this fall.

Thank you for being a Member,

James Paige

Thank you for your support in all that we do!

GOLF SHOPGOLF RULES &

GOLF

TIPS

John Todd Gantt | Head Golf Professional, River Course

Repairing Ball Marks

A small amount of our time and attention can go a long way in helping maintain high-quality playing conditions on the courses we play. Repairing ball marks on the putting greens is an easy way to make a positive impact, but the importance of ball mark repair and the proper tools and technique are often misunderstood.

1. The proper technique for ball mark repair is easy and fast.

Insert the ball mark repair tool behind the ball mark and gently push the top of the tool toward the center. Continue working around the ball mark, pushing the surrounding turf toward the center of the indentation. Avoid using a lifting or twisting motion because this can damage turf roots. Once you have finished pushing turf in toward the center, gently tamp the area down with your putter to create a smooth, firm surface.

2. Unrepaired ball marks cause lasting problems

Failing to repair a ball mark may seem like a minor oversight, but there are lasting consequences. Unrepaired ball marks can take weeks to heal, during which time they can cause balls to bounce offline. The damage to the putting surface is also an entry point for weeds that can cause serious problems.

3. Certain putting greens are more vulnerable to ball marks than others.

Any putting green that typically receives high, lofted approach shots will be more susceptible to ball marks. The putting greens on par-3 holes are a perfect example. If you recognize that a putting green is prone to damage from ball marks, it is important to be mindful of repairing your own ball mark and a few unrepaired ones nearby.

4. Soft conditions mean more ball marks. When putting greens are wet or soft, ball marks will be more of an issue. This is just one of the reasons why superintendents work hard to promote firm playing conditions with aeration, topdressing, and other maintenance practices. If excessive thatch accumulates beneath the putting surface, ball marks and other turf issues will be more problematic.

5. Almost any pointed tool can be used to successfully repair a ball mark.

Many different tools have been created to repair ball marks, including single-pronged and fork-shaped tools. Almost any pointed tool, including a golf tee, can be used to effectively repair a ball mark. Using the proper technique is the key to success.

We look forward to seeing you out on the course!

John Todd Gantt, PGA

Golf Shop Games Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 31: Halloween Superintendent Revenge Plantation Course

September Hole-In One

Congratulations to Cathy Schutz for recording her first hole-in-one on Thursday 9/14 on #13 of the River Course. She holed it from 102 yards with a driver. Well done Cathy!!

About Nancy

I was a 1st grade teacher for a while before moving to Belgium, then decided to focus on taking care of my girls. While being active in The American Women’s Club.

Why Nancy became a Member.

I became a Member when my late husband and I retired. I wanted to play golf & and meet new people.

What is your favorite thing about Kingsmill?

The view, Everything is just so beautiful particularly the view of the golf course from my living room window.

Favorite Menu Item

Hamburgers are always the best American food.

Favorite Vacation Spot

Paris, as I can visit my family there.

Fun Fact

I speak French fluently.

Monthly Events October

Trivia Night at Eagles

7 PM - 8 PM

Sunday 01

Join us for dinner, drinks, and trivia with DJ Ross.

Saturday 07

Drive-in Movie on Eagles Patio

8 PM - 10:30 PM

Join us for a movie by the pool, with snacks and popcorn for purchase.

Saturday 14

Jammin on the James at Links Landing

6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Join us for the second concert of the year, featuring Good Shot Judy.

Trunk-or-Treat

12 PM - 3 PM

Sunday 22

Bring your family and pets in costume to trick-or-treat at Kingsmill! Donations towards Humane Society.

Kids Craft at The Mill

4 PM - 6 PM

Wednesday 04

Join us for fun and make slime.

Member Mixer at Elements

Wednesday 11

5 PM - 7 PM

Enjoy complimentary Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Reservations required.

Thursday 05

Live Music at James Landing Grille

5 PM - 8 PM

Join us for dinner and live music featuring LoveCats.

Glow Golf at The Putting Green

Friday 06

7 PM - 9 PM

Work on your putting skills with Glow Golf.

Thursday 12

Live Music at James Landing Grille

5 PM - 8 PM

Join us for dinner and live music featuring Nathan Lienard.

Friday 13

Murder Mystery Dinner at Fairfax

6 PM - 9 PM

Come for dinner and stay to solve a murder mystery. Reservation Required. $100pp++

Kids Craft at The Mill

4 PM - 6 PM

Wednesday 18

Join us for fun and paint pumpkins.

Wednesday 25

New Member Mixer at Burwell

5 PM - 7 PM

Join Pelham and learn about the perks of being a Member. Will serve Hors d'oeuvres. Reservations required.

View All Member Events

For more information, contact the Membership Office at (757) 258-1630.

Thursday 19

Live Music at James Landing Grille

5 PM - 8 PM

Join us for dinner and live music featuring LoveCats.

Thurdsay 26

Live Music at James Landing Grille

5 PM - 8 PM

Join us for dinner and live music featuring Lane Rice.

Wine Tasting at Elements

3 PM - 5 PM

Saturday 21

Enjoy a taste of the Williamsburg Winery with their winemaker. Reservation Required. $25 pp++

Tuesday 31

Mixology at James Landing Grille

6 PM - 8 PM

Enjoy games and Halloween cocktails. Reservations required. $5 pp++

FOOD & BEVERAGE

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Mark Florimonte | Executive Chef, CEC

Hello from the Culinary Corner,

We are glad to announce that we have added new menu items to all 4 of our existing outlets. Eagles has added new entrée items to the menu being offered after 5 p.m. daily. Some of the new offerings include A Bourbon and cherry glazed pork chop, NY strip steak, Ribeye steak, Atlantic salmon, and a Jerk Mahi Mahi just to mention a few. JLG has added a crab stuffed flounder, seafood linguine, and a beautiful Fall salad. The Mill has added some more grab-n-go items along with our homemade tuna and chicken salad wraps. Finally, Elements breakfast buffet has added cheese blintz with a cherry compote and some nice Surry breakfast sausage.

Holidays are soon approaching and we look forward to hosting you and your family at 1 of our holiday buffets, whether its for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or both. As a reminder that this year’s Gingerbread Village will debut on November 22, but construction is starting soon as we try to put together our 2,000 pound holiday treat. Thank you all for all the support! I really enjoy meeting and talking with everyone as I travel around The Club.

Mark Florimonte

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Member Mixer

TENNIS & RETAIL

RACQUET SPORTS UPDATE

Director of Racquet Sports | Davy Hairston

Happy Fall, from Kingsmill Racquet Sports!

September was a busy and blustery month with a storm that passed through at the perfect time between our Ladies Charity Tennis Classic and our Men’s Charity Tournament. Both events served wonderful causes and offered players a great chance to show off their skills. Our facility has weathered the recent storm and the extreme summer heat very well, with our courts playing and looking world-class from the new furniture, windscreens, backboard, LED lights, and pickleball nets.

Looking ahead to October, we welcome Joshua McFadden as a new addition to our Racquet Sports Staff. As a PTRcertified instructor, he will assist with our renewed afternoon Junior programming and various duties around the facility. New Adult Programs include Wednesday Theme of the Week (Stroke of the Day, but more creative) and Fit-Tennis / Cardio classes, now listed on The Club at Kingsmill Home Page.

October events will include a Fall Junior Tennis Festival on October 6 and the highly hyped KTA Davis Cup at the end of the month. With fall temperatures, it’s a great time to get your game on!

Davy Hairston

RETAIL & SPA UPDATES

Director of Retail | Kari Scruggs

Hi Kingsmilll Members!

End-of-Season Sale at the Marina:

70% off bathing suits

50% off Columbia

50% tumblers and toys

30% off Peter Millar swimsuits

While Supplies Last

End-of-Season Sale at the Spa: 30% off Spa retail Sale Ends October 15, 2023

Mark your calendars for a Member Holiday Sale on December 5! More information coming soon.

Kari

WELLNESS

FITNESS UPDATE

Charles Petronella | Sports Club Manager

Hi Club Members,

If you haven’t seen all the renovation videos from the past few months, you can watch them all here.

Watch Videos

There is so much to come! We can’t wait to show you. I’ll see you around The Club.

Charles Petronella

MARINA UPDATE

John Schuman | Harbormaster

Hi Club Members,

Happy Fall! We have new codes for Wareham’s Pond and Rt 60 storage areas. If you need access during normal hours, please call us at 757-2533919. For access after hours, the Kingsmill Police Department will be available to assist.

With colder weather approaching, it’s time to consider pulling your boat. Hampton Marine Services has reduced its staff to one person, so please prepare and plan accordingly. The marina hours have reverted to off-season timings: Wednesday through Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Both weather and water temperature will be considered when deciding to halt rentals at the marina. If you’re interested in a wet slip at the Marina and haven’t been added to our waitlist, please give us a call. The Marina is also available for your Dry Storage needs.

The Care Free Boat Club will be departing Kingsmill after three seasons. However, if you have a membership with them, you can still use it at one of the other Care Free Boat Club locations.

John Schuman