Chartwell Chatter July August 2014 by michael fay

Chartwell

chatter JULY/AUGUST ISSUE 2014

INSIDE

From the President | 2

July/August Calendar | 8-9

From the Clubhouse | 4

Junior Golf | 10

Tennis News | 6

Gywn Horrigan Golf Tournament | 12-13

Chartwell Member Photos | 7

Recipe from our Chef | 15

Chartwell Golf & Country Club 1 Chartwell Drive Severna Park, MD 21146

C lubhouse H ours Monday Closed

Food Service

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday 11:00 am – 9:30 pm Sunday 11:00 am – 8:30 pm

Dinner Service

As always, reservations are requested. Tuesday–Saturday 5:30 pm

Bar Service

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 am Sunday 11:00

– 8:30

Phone Numbers Clubhouse 410-987-0400

Cuban Cabana POOL PARTY

ADULT ONLY Cuban Style Cocktail Pool Party

L IV E M U S I C B Y B E A C H B U M Z PART Y S TA RT S AT 7: 30 P M $ 4 5 . 00, B A R B Y C HI T FRID AY, J U LY 18, 2014 CUBAN STYLE FO O D A ND C O C KTA I L S !

Clubhouse Fax 410-987-8469 Golf Pro Shop 410-987-4480 Golf Pro Shop Fax 410-729-0678 Tennis Pro Shop 410-987-0400 ext.236 Grounds 410-987-1982 Pool 410-729-1030

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Dress in Your Best Island Attire

FROM THE PRESIDENT We’ve accomplished a lot this year and yet, there’s more work to be done. I want to personally thank all those members who have expressed their support for the Board and our efforts to proactively address the Clubs future with the new Strategic Initiative. It means so much to the entire Board. Running the club’s business has always been and will always continue to be a very careful balancing act between fiduciary responsibilities and membership value. Tipping the scales too far one way or the other will result in trouble. Maintaining that balance was always at the forefront of what we knew was going to be a challenging process to position the club for prosperity in the near and long term. The Board and all of the volunteer committees played an integral role in delivering a solution that was deemed the most equitable. As a reflection of that careful and considerate balancing act, the resulting Strategic Initiative has been met with overwhelming support. It is now incumbent upon myself and the Board to work with Management to ensure that all members see the most value for your discretionary, entertainment dollars. The “country club experience” is a unique privilege we have all consciously elected to participate in because we desire the amenities and services that go along with the country club lifestyle. It’s not for everyone, but for those of us for which it is, there are expectations that we require to be met. Not the least of which is service. Increasing service can be an easy way to increase value. The Board and the Management staff strive to continually improve service and to accommodate member needs — to create a culture of “yes”. Of course, this is another balancing act between maintaining policies and rules that enable all members to be treated equitably with the ongoing effort to accommodate individual member requests. 100% satisfaction is unrealistic but that simply means there’s always room for improvement. Successful, service-oriented businesses figure out how to say, “yes” as often as possible without negatively impacting the many for the sake of the few. Saying yes is at the heart of the country club experience and we should always strive to do better. Continued improvement should be a primary goal for any business. One of the goals of this Board is to find ways to improve membership categories. We have already made improvements to the Limited Golf B category by making it more accessible to the cherished, legacy members who have given so much to the club over the years. We are now focusing our attention on several other categories including Social and Tennis, looking for ways to improve their value and grow these groups.

“THE ‘COUNTRY CLUB EXPERIENCE’ IS A UNIQUE PRIVILEGE WE HAVE A L L C O N S C I O U S LY ELECTED TO PA R T I C I PAT E I N BECAUSE WE DESIRE THE AMENITIES AND SERVICES T H AT G O A L O N G WITH THE COUNTRY CLUB LIFESTYLE.”

Traditionally, the Social membership category has been a place for new members to test out the country club experience and then move into Tennis or Golf memberships. The rate of entry into this category has slowed and we need to identify ways to improve the value while maintaining that careful balance between our fiduciary responsibilities to the clubs business model and the value of the current membership. Lowering standards to increase the bottom line is not a recipe for success. We need to be open to introducing new membership categories to expand our offerings and create flexibility for a wider variety of circumstances. In short, we need to evolve to meet changing demands to ensure continued success. This edition of the Chatter finds us in the heat of the summer — a time when all should be enjoying every aspect of the club. I hope to see as many of you over the course of the summer as possible. Please let me, any of the Board or committee volunteers know if there is any way we can help to improve your experience and increase the value of the club for you. – Jay Dixon

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Save the Date

ROCK LOBSTER ADULT POOL PARTY $55.00 per person

A Chartwell Charitable Foundation Event

Saturday July 19, 2014 Pairings Banquet July 17, 2014 Benefitting the

The

Chartwell FOUNDATION

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Saturday August 9th at 7:30 pm

Chartwell Pool

Live music by Bobby and the Believers, and all you can eat lobster and seafood buffet.

Ok you landlubbers, we will also have cattle available!

Come comfortable and ready to dance!!

FROM THE CLUBHOUSE As we move forward into 2014, I can’t believe it’s already June. Where does the time go? Every year we reflect back on the time and wonder, “Did I work too much or not enough”? Did I spend enough time with family and friends? Am I leading a well-balanced life? Regardless of these questions we ask ourselves or the answer to these questions you can be certain of one aspect… . You probably spent much of that time at Chartwell. While we all joined Chartwell to enhance our lives based on many reasons, there is no doubt Chartwell is a great escape from the daily chores of life. To know that you can stop by, have a drink, a great meal, talk with some friends, meet a new member, hit some golf balls, go for a swim, or attend diverse events is perhaps the best aspect of all. We can choose to go anywhere to relax and do these things, but we choose Chartwell! As they say, membership has its privileges. Each and every one of us have access to the clubs amenities / space for those special life events, a baby shower for the child that will someday be on the Chartwell swim team, your daughters sweet 16th birthday party, and the future bride who will be having her wedding reception in the ballroom years later, your company meeting planning the years goals, the 40th birthday party for your wife, even though she still looks younger than 30, or your family reunion. Whatever the reason or the need, business or pleasure, just a phone call or email is all it takes to have our helpful Chartwell staff put together the accommodations to meet and exceed our expectations. Remember, there is no additional charge for the space, as compared to other establishments, so please consider Chartwell for your special events. For your events in the Chartwell clubhouse, it is nice to incorporate the outside grounds as well. Recently, your house committee added a wonderful new stone patio and Fire Pit between the 18th green and the dining / ball room patios. I would like to thank our ground crew and especially Jimmy Hogan for doing such a great job building the new patio! It was completed Friday June 6th and many members were quick to enjoy it. Be sure to stop by and check it out. It’s perfect for relaxation after a round of golf, tennis or dinner.

“WHILE

WE ALL

JOINED CHARTWELL TO ENHANCE OUR LIVES BASED ON MANY REASONS, THERE IS NO DOUBT CHARTWELL IS A G R E AT E S C A P E F R O M T H E D A I LY CHORES OF LIFE.”

Our Clubhouse and kitchen staff has worked hard to provide great dining choices at an affordable price, so whether you are dining in or ordering carry out, check out the daily food specials and appetizers. If you are craving a certain dish Chef Andrew is open to create it for you, just ask! With our great food, comes interesting wine pairing and drink specials, so check these out on the website and email blasts throughout the week. Did you know our wines by the glass are an 8 ounce pour!? That equates to 3 glasses out of a bottle of wine opposed to normal 4 at restaurants and bars. Talk about the Chartwell pour! Also, please be sure to check out our new Home Cook Out Kit. You pick it up and cook it at home. In the continually changing country club environment, Chartwell has never been more efficient and adaptive to meet and exceed our members’ wishes. I appreciate the membership’s willingness to consider the changing times and helping us all work towards our common goal of Family First! If you need something just ask and Chartwell will be there to accommodate. See you at the Club! – Shaun Mahoney

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Dive-In Movies $5.00 per person

Friday, July 25 8:30 PM FILM TIME AT THE CHARTWELL POOL

Bring your Float

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TENNIS

Congratulations to our Director of Tennis, Jamie Peterson and Tennis Professional, Andrew Carlson for their part in the Mid-Atlantic 35 and over Talbert Cup victory last month. The Mid-Atlantic team defeated Eastern Tennis Association 5-0 and defeated Middle States 4-1 in the annual intersectional team competition. Matches were started at Baltimore Country Club and finished at Suburban Club of Baltimore due to weather. The Mid-Atlantic team was captained by Chartwell Director of Tennis Jamie Peterson and was composed of Andrew Carlson, Paul Harsanyi, Micah Zomer, Landon Schaefer, Doug Neagle, and Matt Bilger in addition to Peterson. Andrew Carlson won the clinching match against Middle States in a third set tiebreaker to assure Mid-Atlantic its third cup in six years.

201 4 CH ART W ELL GO LF & C O U N T RY C L U B I NVITATION A L C LA SSIC T EN N I S T O U R N A ME N T AUGUST 4-8 Come out and watch the finest in the Mid-Atlantic Region and throughout the country as they compete for this prestigious title and prize money. Men’s singles and doubles matches will take place each evening throughout the week beginning at 4:00 pm. The Finals will take place on Friday evening. Chit bar and food will be available for your enjoyment. Chartwell Golf and Country Club and many of our members are proud to sponsor this special week long event and hope you will join us in supporting some truly outstanding tennis! The Classic is completely dependent on donations from the fans. For the first time ever we have teamed up with the Chartwell Foundation so that a portion of the money raised (25%) will go to a charity. We chose TENNIS THANKS THE TROOPS as a part of ThanksUSA which provides financial assistance to military families. We could not host this tournament without the financial support of our members and fans. Please contact Jamie in the Tennis Shop if you’d like to add your financial support and be sure to make it out August 4-8 to enjoy some top notch tennis!

2014 JUNIOR TENNIS TEAM P V J T L M AT C H S C H E D U L E June 26 9:00 am . . . . July 2 11:00 am . . . July 8 11:00 am . . . July 10 9:00 am . . . . 11:00 am . . . July 14 6:00 pm . . . . July 15 9:00 am . . . . July 16 9:00 am . . . . July 17 1:00 pm . . . . July 24 9:00 am . . . . 11:00 am . . . July 28-30 . . . . . . . . . .

AWAY at Andover Swim & Tennis Club HOME against Sherwood Forest HOME against Crofton Swim & Tennis Club AWAY at St. Andrews 13 & Under; HOME 14 & Up against St. Andrews 11 & Under Play Day at St. Andrews AWAY at USNA BSC 10 & Under Play Day at Andover HOME against Old South Country Club AWAY at Shipley’s Choice 13 & Under; HOME 14 & Up against Shipley’s Choice End of Season Tournament at Crofton S&T Club

TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Mixed Doubles

August 22-24

Men's & Women's Doubles September 5-7

Men's and Women's Singles September 16-21

FORMAT Divisions will be based on NTRP ratings. DOUBLES DRAWS: combined NTRP of 6.0; 7.0; 8.0 & above SINGLES DRAWS: 3.0; 3.5; 4.0 4.5 & above If you do not have a NTRP you must self rate via the USTA by following this link: https://tennislink.usta.com/ Dashboard/Main/Login.aspx Create an account and follow the directions to Find NTRP Rating Info

PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE PRO SHOP If you need a partner please call the Pro Shopand we will be happy to help you!

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Ladies of Chartwell

New Members of Chartwell

Men of Chartwell

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Swim Team Banquet

Junior Golf Clinic

Men’s Twilight

Ladies Twilight Junior Golf Clinic

18 Holers Shotgun and Meeting

Junior Golf Clinic

Mini Summer Camp

MISGA

Junior Golf Clinic

Ladies Twilight

Junior Golf Clinic

Women’s State Amateur

Mini Summer Camp

Jack’s Pack

THURSDAY

Junior Golf Clinic

Mini Summer Camp

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Women’s State Amateur

Parent and Child 15 and Younger Golf Outing

Mini Summer Camp

Men’s Twilight

Ladies Twilight

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

Ladies Twilight

MONDAY

Couples Twilight

SUNDAY

Dive-In Movie

Adult Cabana Pool Party Cookout and Band

Tennis Social

Pool Party and Cookout

Stars and Strips Golf Outing

FRIDAY

Chartwell Golf & Country Club

JULY 2014

President and Vice President Golf Challenge

The Chartwell Foundation Deli Golf Outing

Home Swim Meet

Father, Son/Daughter 16 and Older Golf Outing

SATURDAY

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Chartwell Foundation Gwyn Horrigan Memorial Golf Outingl

Wine Dine and Nine

Mark Your Calendar

9 Holer Member Guest

Junior Golf Clinic

Women’s State Amateur

Summer Camp

Chartwell Tennis Classic

THURSDAY

¼ Century Club Golf Outing

Couples Twilight

Summer Camp

Rock Lobster Adult Pool Party Dinner and Band

SATURDAY

Rockin on the Range

Chartwell Tennis Classic

FRIDAY

SEPTEMBER 1 – LABOR DAY CARNIVAL AND COOKOUT

Junior Golf Clinic

Women’s State Amateur

Summer Camp

Water Park Day

Chartwell Tennis Classic

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

MONDAY

SUNDAY

Chartwell Golf & Country Club

AUGUST 2014

2014 JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM School is out and the 2014 Junior Golf Program is in!! Please join us for yet another exciting season at Chartwell. The program kicks off this Friday, June 20th with our first junior golf day. We are excited to see both new and familiar faces in our program this season. Our junior golf program offers a nice mix of instruction and on course experience for our juniors. Our hope is to get them involved at a young age and encourage them to continue playing after they have completed our program. Junior Golf Days will start with instruction followed by play on the golf course. To see the appropriate starting times, please refer to your child’s classification in the junior golf booklets you received at registration or visit the Chartwell website. Aside from the instruction and on course play, we are offering 3 tournaments for our juniors this year. The first event is our Junior Golf Opening Day Tournament on Sunday, June 29th. Our 4 person team scramble format is a great way to build camaraderie and teamwork for our junior golfers. Please register on FORETEES under the “events tab” for what promises to be an event your kids will love. We also have our Parent-Child Tournament (15yrs & under) on July 13th with tee times from 1:00-4:30 pm. Please call the golf shop to register. The final event of the year is our Junior Club Championship which culminates the year for our juniors. This event is an individual stroke play event that takes place on Saturday August 9th. Registration opens on FORETEES starting on July 12th. In addition to our Junior Golf Program, we are offering junior clinics available to all members of the club. The clinics run every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from June 17th-July 31st. Our clinics are broken up by three age classes: All Stars; ages 11-up, Rookies; ages 8-10, and Mini’s; ages 5-7. These sessions are great if you are looking for instruction in a small group atmosphere for your child to enjoy the game. We cover everything from basic fundamentals to golf course etiquette and rules scenarios. Our professional staff takes great pride in seeing our juniors grow to love and play this great. If you are interested please call the golf shop at 410-987-4480 and register your child.

UPCOMING EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JULY 2ND

18-Hole Flag Day

THURSDAY, JULY 3RD

9-Hole Flag Day

FRIDAY, JULY 4TH

Stars & Stripes Tournament SUNDAY, JULY 6TH

Couples 4th of July Tournament FRIDAY, JULY 11TH

Junior Golf Day 3

SATURDAY, JULY 12TH

Father-Son/Daughter (16 & Older) SUNDAY, JULY 13TH

Parent-Child (15 & Younger) SATURDAY, JULY 19TH

The Deli Tournament

TUESDAY, JULY 22ND

Senior MISGA

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23RD

18-Hole Mid-Year Shotgun & Luncheon FRIDAY, JULY 25TH

Junior Golf Day 4 (Range Instruction Only) SATURDAY, JULY 26TH

President’s/Vice President’s Challenge SUNDAY, JULY 27TH

Mother-Son/Daughter Tournament FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST

Junior Golf Day 5

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5TH

Junior Golf Day 6 (Range Instruction Only) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6TH

Junior Golf Day 7

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7TH

A L L S TA R ’ S – A G E S 1 1 + TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY (9:00 am – 10:00 am)

Junior Golf Day 8 (Range Instruction Only) FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH

Junior Golf Day 9

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH

ROOKIE’S – AGES 8-10

Junior Club Championship FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND

Couples Twilight

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY (10:15 am – 11:15 am)

MONDAY, AUGUST 25TH

MINI’S – AGES 5-7

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26TH

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) Junior Golf Clinic’s will be limited to a maximum of 10 students. The fee for each student is $15 per session. Rob Agresti Head Golf Professional

Gwyn Horrigan Memorial Golf Tournament Senior MISGA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH

9-Hole Member-Guest

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH

Quarter Century Club Tournament

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Rockin' on the Range SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH 6:30 PM B RI N G T HE K ID S AND DON 'T F ORGET TO B RIN G T H E FOO T B A LL S, B ASEB ALLS , S OC C ER B AL L S AN D L A C R O SSE STICKS! We will have plenty of room for everything! PI CNIC A N D B EV ERA GE S ERV IC E – 6:30 PM L I V E M U SIC – 7:00 PM $15.00 at the door for music

B U FFET

$18.00 for Adults $10.00 for children under 12 Under 3 free

We will Light Up the Driving Range for this great event! Bring your blankets and chairs.

Paint 'n Party LADIE S TH IS I S ALL F O R YOU!!

July 10, 2014 7:00 pm. $50.00

Create your own painting of a

Maryland Blue Crab.

Call or email Nicole for reservations. 410-987-0400 OR nrummel@chartwellgcc.com CHEF SPECIALTY HORS D’OEUVRES. Drinks by CHIT.

July/August 2014

Chartwell Labor Day BBQ DJ , G A M E S A ND F U N

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Join us for the end of the pool season party S E P T E M B E R 1S T AT 12 P M C H A RT WE L L P O O L

GWYN HORRIGAN

MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Benefiting

MON DAY, AUGU S T 2 5, 2 0 14 F O RM AT: T W O B ET T E R B A L L S O F T H E F O U R S O ME SHO T G U N S TA RT: 1 1 : 0 0 A M DINN ER & AWA R D S C E R E MO N Y: 4 : 3 0 P M ENTRY F EE: $125. 00 P E R P L AYE R ( $ 5 0 TA X D E D U C T I B L E ) INCLUDES GOLF CART, HEAVY HORS D’OEUVRES , PRIZES & DONATION (CHIT BAR)

THE Chartwell FOUNDATION The Chartwell Foundation was founded in 2006. It was a concept discussed off and on for many years prior to its establishment. Numerous club members embraced the idea of creating a vehicle to give back to the community. While quite a few members worked to support the idea, it was through the efforts primarily of Don Iodice and Don Pette that things moved from concept to reality. The Foundation is a separate corporate entity, governed by a board made up of Chartwell Golf and Country Club members. It is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Therefore, contributions are tax deductible. Its mission is “to positively impact the community through fund raising efforts and by awarding grants to local non-profit organizations for charitable and educational purposes.” Over the years more than $500,000 in grants have been awarded by the Foundation; the majority of which were to non-profits right here in the local community. In 2013 alone grants totaling $70,000 were made. Examples of organizations that have received grants include the Severna Park Assistance Network, Partners in Care, The Providence Center, Hospice of the Chesapeake, The Severna Park Community Center and the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company. The foundation also maintains a scholarship fund at Anne Arundel Community College. Each year a graduate of a local high school receives a tuition grant from the fund. The award is based on a combination of academic achievement and financial need. The decision is made independently by the college. The foundation is not involved. Donations to the Foundation come primarily from club members, either through golf tournaments or through the simple act of writing a check. There is no question the Chartwell Foundation, and therefore the members of the Chartwell Golf and Country Club together have had a positive impact on the lives of countless individuals and families here in the community.

2014

GWYN HORRIGAN

MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

SPONSOR FORM

In memory of

Benefiting

Gwyn Horrigan 1947 – 2013

Please enter the name of sponsor (as you would like signage to read):

 GOLD sponsorship $800 +  SILVER sponsorship $500 - $799  BRONZE sponsorship $300 - $499  PATRON sponsorship $150

 DINNER sponsorship $250  HOLE IN ONE sponsorship $250  CLOSEST TO THE PIN sponsorship $100  LONGEST DRIVE sponsorship $100

Sponsorships and entries may be by member charge, credit card (VISA and MASTERCARD) or by check made payable to the Chartwell Foundation. All contributions are acknowledges in writing by the foundation. VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE; Name: Card Number: Expiration & Security Code:

2014 GWYN HORRIGAN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT MONDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2014 Name:

Handicap:

Email:

 Member Charge

 Credit Card

 Check

4th of July Chartwell Pool Party JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL B B Q A N D P O O L PA RT Y

JULY 4TH, 12 PM – 4 PM PO O L G A ME S , MU S I C , B U F F E T C O O K O U T

SUNDAY, A U GU S T 3 , 2 0 1 4

WATER PARK DAY

4th of uly TEAM TENNIS EVENT Friday, July 4th 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

IN POOL OBSTACLE COURSE GAMES , M U SIC , B U F F ET AND P O O LSIDE B A R

Two teams, consisting of Men’s doubles, Women’s doubles and Mixed doubles teams, will compete against each other in this fun holiday event.

FR E E T O AL L B UFFET AND B EV ERA GES EXTR A

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Chef's Corner by Chef Andrew BBQ Salmon with Tomato Relish Tomato Relish:

BBQ Spice Rub:

6 each 4 each ¼ cup 3 tablespoons ¼ cup ½ cup 1 tablespoon to taste

4 each 1 ounce 2 ounces 1 ounce 1 ounce 1 ounce 1-½ ounces ½ ounce

roma tomatoes, diced green onions, chopped red onion, diced basil, chopped balsamic vinegar extra virgin olive oil garlic, chopped salt and black pepper

6-ounce salmon fillets kosher salt sugar ground cumin chili powder fresh ground pepper sweet paprika hot paprika

METHOD:

Combine all ingredients and allow to macerate at room temperature for 1 hour before using.

Combine all spices and mix well. Sprinkle evenly over salmon fillets and grill over moderate heat for approximately 4 minutes a side. Remove, top with tomato relish and serve.

This is a great salmon dish. The fish is rubbed with a BBQ spice mix and topped with a wonderful tomato-basil relish. Open a nice Sauvignon Blanc and enjoy the evening on the back porch. I hope this recipe helps to kick start your grilling season and makes your grill feel useful again! Bon Appetit!