Chartwell Chatter September October 2014 by michael fay

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S EPTEMBER/OCTOBER ISSUE 2014

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

C lubhouse H ours Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed (Beginning in October)

Food Service

Tuesday (September Only), 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 (September Only) Wednesday–Saturday 5:30 pm

Bar Service

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

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FROM THE PRESIDENT Yikes! The days are already getting shorter. Kids are back in school. Routines are back in order and here at Chartwell we are fast approaching the end of our fiscal year. It has been a busy and exciting year. We developed and implemented a strategic initiative that will both significantly reduce our debt burden and accumulate capital for future improvements. This is part of the plan to put us in position for a strong and healthy future. We had our most successful membership drive in recent years resulting in 26 new members. We modified our bylaws to make the Golf B category more accessible. But there is still much work to be done. Recent trends in our tennis and social membership categories indicate that we need to do something to make both a better value. This is an issue that is a top priority as we move into next year. The most important issue we face right now is addressing the Club’s practice of offsetting operational losses with capital dollars. Unfortunately, the club has historically fallen short of the annual operational budget. We have run a deficit in 9 out of the past 12 years, and this year will continue that trend. The only years we’ve broken even or been positive are years with better than budgeted banquet sales. Banking on banquet sales is not a recipe for success, and banquet sales this year will be the lowest in 10 years. Offsetting annual operational shortfalls by shifting dollars from capital to avoid increasing dues not only hinders our future, but also has depleted our capital reserves to a level that will not allow for this practice to continue. Chartwell’s financial model has three components:

I NI T I AT I ON FE E S – which are earmarked for capital projects, both routine and new. However, initiation fees are now typically paid over a 5 year time period, and as the clubs facilities age, routine capital needs are expanding. Currently, the vast majority of initiation fees are spent on routine capital rather than new projects.

CA P I TA L D U E S – which are earmarked for debt service, and until the recent initiative, only covered the monthly principle and interest payments. The recent strategic capital initiative will now allow Chartwell to accelerate debt repayment as well as accumulate capital for new projects, putting Chartwell in a much stronger financial position going forward.

CL U B O PE R ATI O NS – which includes all other revenue sources (operating dues and member spend), and must cover all of the other expenses required to run Chartwell.

Membership levels directly impact monthly dues. Budgets are established based on historical trends and estimated membership levels. If we fall short in budgeted membership levels, we will incur operational budget shortfalls.

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Member spend has been virtually flat for the past ten years. Despite efforts to improve services, programs and overall quality, we as a membership tend to spend what we spend at the club. Understandably, we all have personal family budgets, and there’s only so much allocated for discretionary entertainment. We fully expect that this trend will continue, and we will plan accordingly.

Clubhouse Fax 410-987-8469

At financially healthy clubs, monthly dues and member spend should cover the cost to deliver the level of service, amenities and programming provided. Historically, the revenues we generate from these two categories DO NOT cover that cost.

Clubhouse 410-987-0400

Golf Pro Shop 410-987-4480 Golf Pro Shop Fax 410-729-0678 Tennis Pro Shop 410-987-0400 ext.236

Many perceive the club to already be expensive. This is one of the biggest challenges every Board faces. We are charged with running the business of Chartwell on behalf of the entire membership. The diversity of our membership and their perception of value makes pleasing everyone impossible. Value means something different for everyone. Value is not what you pay; it’s what you get. The job of the Board is to focus on what’s best for the majority of the membership within the mission of our family-oriented club.

Grounds 410-987-1982

The Board has been working diligently with management to tighten expenses, which currently are as lean as 2011 recessionary levels. The Board continues to work with management to find savings across every line item of the budget all while balancing value and quality.

Pool 410-729-1030

Based on the existing financial model, the club does not generate enough revenue to provide the current level of service, programs, amenities and facilities. If we do nothing, next year, we will likely incur similar budget shortfalls and we may no longer have enough in the capital reserves to offset the difference.

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Clearly, we have some difficult decisions in front of us. The Board has considered a variety of solutions and we are requesting your input. We are all in this together. We want to hear from you!

In addition to this Chatter letter, I will be sending out a similar letter along with a straw poll ballot, to every member to ensure this issue is clearly communicated. Over the next few weeks, the Board will also be hosting a series of member focus groups to discuss this issue. Please contact Michael Fay’s office if you’d like to participate. Ultimately, the Club must implement a viable, financial operational model that makes the most sense for the majority of the membership. Following are three options for your consideration:

NORMAL D U ES I NCR E A S E CO M B I NE D WI TH A R E D U CTI O N I N SE R VI CE S Expenses go up every year. Healthcare, utilities, labor, supplies, etc… In order to keep up with normal cost increases, the Club should have normal increases to maintain revenues against expenses. Even with a 4.5 – 5.5% dues increase built into the 2015 budget, there remains a significant shortfall. In order to offset the shortfall, reductions in services are necessary. One idea being considered is to close the club on Monday’s (except the 10 Mondays in the golf season when we have outside events) as well as Tuesday evenings outside of the golf season. The reduction in services will translate into the need for less staff. The cost savings as compared to the potential revenue is positive to the bottom line.

A 13T H MO N TH Many clubs throughout the Country employ this concept. While the objective is to go into the fiscal year expecting to make a break-even budget, uncontrollable influences may impact actual results. Combined with a concerted effort on behalf of management to maintain expense levels, it can sometimes be necessary to enact a thirteenth month bill to offset the shortfalls in the operational budget rather than take money from capital. Over the past 12 years, the average shortfall in the operational budget has been $55,000 per year (slightly less than 1% of gross sales).This reflects some positive years that reduces the average. Unfortunately, the most recent trend is worsening. Last year's loss was $144k, and this year will be worse than last. This is a clear indication that our financial model is broken and that immediate action is necessary. The 12-year average loss would translate into an additional bill of roughly $110 for a full golf member. These numbers serve as an example only. Actual figures would vary. The overall point is that it doesn’t take much to protect our capital. A 13th month bill protects our capital and may represent a logical solution to address budget shortfalls.

A SIG N IFIC A NT DU E S I NCR E A S E Clearly it costs more to provide the quality of services, programs, amenities and facilities than we currently collect in dues and generate in member spend. If we wish to maintain these service levels, perhaps we need to be prepared to collectively pay what it costs to provide them.

“ C L EA R LY, WE HAV E S O M E DIF F ICU LT D E C I S I O N S IN F R O N T O F U S . THE BO AR D H A S CO N S IDERE D A VA R I E T Y O F S O L UTI O N S A N D WE A R E R E Q U E S T I N G Y O UR IN PU T. WE A R E A L L I N THIS TO G E T H E R . WE WA N T T O HEAR F R O M Y O U ! ”

To bridge the gap between revenue and expenses, we need somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 - 12% dues increase. It is important to reiterate that this issue is not due to mismanagement or out-of-control expenses. The historical operational shortfalls are primarily due to a shortfall in dues revenue and member spend, both of which are directly tied to membership levels. All membership category levels are down, none more so than Tennis and Social. The Board recognizes that our financial model is directly related to our membership levels, which is why we are also working hard to make both Tennis and Social membership categories more of a value to attract new members and retain existing members. Clearly, there are some very difficult decisions in front of us; the end result of which will surely shape the landscape of the Club for quite some time to come. Thus, it’s critical that we work together in determining what’s best for our club. On behalf of the Board of Directors, and myself, I encourage you to join the conversation, and let us know which option you believe is best for our club. – Jay Dixon

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Wednesday Night is Family Night at the Club

Come in to the club on Wednesday nights to experience some good home cooked meals created by Chef Andrew Maggitti and his Staff. Prices will include a Soup, Salad and Dessert Buffet and (1) One Special Entrée from the Kitchen for $14.

S E P TEMBER 3 Salmon Cakes Lasagna Bolognese

S EPTEMBER 1 0 Meatloaf with Mushroom Cream Sauce Fried Chicken

S EPTEMBER 1 7 Roasted Turkey with Sage Dressing Pasta with White Clam Sauce

S EPTEMBER 2 4 Chicken Pot Pie Fish and Chips

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FALL FESTIVAL SU NDAY, O C T O B E R 2 6 T H – 1 2 : 0 0 P M U N T IL 4 :0 0 P M

ENJOY HAYRIDES, PUMPKIN PATCH, FACE PAINT,PUMPKIN DECORATING, CARNIVAL GAMES, AND MORE! A D U LT S $ 2 0 . 0 0 , C H I L D R E N $ 3 0 . 0 0 INCLUDES BUFFET AND SNACKS

OC T O BER 1 Stuffed Flank Steak Chicken Parmesan

O C T O BER8 Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Grilled Ham Steak with Dried Cherry Compote

OC T O BER 15 Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes Penne Pasta in a Rose Cream Sauce

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PARENTS DON’T FORGET ABOUT OUR BEER GARDEN!

Chicken Tetrazzini Haddock Provencal

OC T O BER 29 Chicken and Mushroom Manicotti Pork Chops with Sauerkraut

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FROM THE CLUBHOUSE Well, the summer has almost ended and finally it’s time for the kids to go back school. Does this mean all the moms and dads get a break? Of course not, as there is other work to be done, but the end of summer means we transition into fall….and that means, football, fire pits, food, friends. The summer has been mild and not the typical hot Maryland summers we are used to, but we welcome the transitions into the fall season. While Chartwell is a great place to be all year round, the fall months can often be the most amazing, from the scenery, the leaves, looking for your golf ball, the cool evenings outside and the indoor events throughout the season, Chartwell continues to offer the amenities we admire. As the cooler weather approaches, we find ourselves indoor more and the Chartwell Clubhouse staff members are quick to accommodate our needs. They do a fantastic job creating the fall atmosphere, hearty food specials, and provide exceptional service for events both inside and out. We have many specials and events so hopefully you are seeing those email reminders. Throughout the season we have Friday and Saturday happy hour specials, half price bar menu and many cost conscious menu selections. Lets not forget the guest bartending as well! With the new outdoor fire pits, the evenings on the patios will be even better, so I encourage all to come up to watch a little football, play golf or tennis and sit outside an enjoy the fall scenery. For Wednesdays, among other days Chef is putting together even more food creations at a great price. With the changes from season to season, Chartwell is also seeing some transitions in program and services throughout the year. We have implemented the capital initiative, adopted additional memberships levels, increased service levels, all in an effort to increase the value to our members while trying to monitor expenses. The board and the other committees have worked hard to identify ways to save money at every level of the club. Some off these changes involve a certain level of belt tightening such as adjusted hours of operation, both in days and hours open to provide the best service and staffing. These are also designed to help us reach our short and long term goals. The board is also undergoing change in the coming months, so I hope many members will come out to vote and take part in our transition of three board members retiring and three new board members accepting the challenge. I want to thank all of our committees as well as all the board nominating committee for all their time, energy, and efforts. These committee members put in countless hours behind the scenes to help our club prosper. If you are interested, just reach out to any board or committee member. We can use the help! We all know the only constant in live is change, so let’s all do our part to see Chartwell change for the better! See you at the Club!

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We will L ig h t up the D r iv in g Range f o r t h is great e v e n t! LIVE MU SIC B Y

Show Biz , RO A ST E D A ND GRILLE D ITE M S, BEVERA GE SE R V IC E Bring the kids and don't forget to bring the footballs, baseballs, soccer balls and lacrosse sticks! We will have plenty of room for everything! Also remember to bring your blankets and chairs! Picnic and Beverage Service 6:30 PM

Live M us i c b y

Show Biz 7:00 PM

$15.00 at the door for music Buffet $18.00 for Adults and $10.00 for children under 12 Under 3 free

– Shaun Mahoney

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GOLF MEN’S TWILIGHT LEAGUE This year’s twilight league continued to be the most highly anticipated & well participated season long event at Chartwell. The league boosted 144 players made up of 12 team captains each having eleven other team members on their team. The twilight season is split into halves with the first 5 matches formatted with a better ball of partners & the second half formatted with single matches. After the first five weeks of the season, both divisions were extremely close. In the first division Teams’ Hill, Horrigan, & Lombardo were all within 4.5 points of each other with Teams’ Snyder & Hulbirt not far behind with Team McBee lurking in the back of the pack. In the second division Teams’ Murnane, Drewniak, & Sheridan were all within 4.5 points of each other with Teams’ Connolly, Neal, & Seaman working hard to get back in the mix. Heading into the final week of the regular season Teams’ Horrigan & Lombardo were battling for the top overall seed in the first division, Lombardo won both matches to secure the #1 overall seed. Team Horrigan secured the #2 seed & Team McBee grabbed the #3 seed for the final playoff spot in the division capping a dramatic climb in the second half of the year. In the second division, Team Drewniak cruised to the #1 seed having four more points than Teams’ Murnane & Sheridan who grabbed the final two playoff spots in the second division. The first week of the playoffs proved to be both the most exciting & dramatic weeks of the year. Team Horrigan squared off against Team McBee & Team Sheridan battled Team Murnane. Both matches ended in a tie resulting in a sudden death playoff, however weather would delay the playoff for 24 hours. Team McBee prevailed over Team Horrigan in their sudden death playoff & Team Sheridan got by Team Murnane in theirs. The Semi-Finals featured Team Drewniak vs Team Sheridan & Team McBee vs Team Lombardo. Team Drewniak took down Team Sheridan 6-4 in close match. Team Lombardo also won by 2 points over Team McBee 5-3 The 2014 Finals were now set with the top two teams from their respective divisions facing off. Team Lombardo sent out a stout line-up with Allen Warren & Joe Flynn, Tom Coleman & Greg Jones, Don Kennedy & Adam Phippen, & Erik Daly & Steve Lombardo. Team Drewniak countered with Hall Chaney & Mike Baldwin, John Dixon & Steve Huber, Rob Daly & Chris Drewniak, & Jay Baldwin & Jeff Jacobsen. Both teams played extremely well all season to get to this point and put out evenly matched line-ups. This however proved to be Team Drewniak’s year as they put away Team Lombardo 6-2. This capped off another Twilight season where fun & fellowship were had by all! 5 September/October 2014

Rob Agresti Head Golf Professional

WOMEN’S TWILIGHT LEAGUE The 2014 Ladies Twilight Season was filled with many highlights. The year started with six teams playing a better ball of partner’s match play round robin format during the regular season. This seeded the teams within their divisions for the playoff season. Team’s Garmey and Bradford won their respective divisions convincingly. In fact, Team Garmey started out the regular season undefeated in the first two weeks of league play. Our post-season started with two quarterfinal matches between Team’s Schmidt and Verreault & Team’s McFarland and Pietsch. Both matches were well played and went into a sudden death playoff that took place on the first hole. Team’s Schmidt and Pietsch prevailed and punched their tickets into the semi-finals. The semi-finals did not disappoint either, as Team’s Bradford and Schmidt went into yet another sudden death playoff that was won by Team Schmidt on the second hole. Team Pietsch won their semi-final match against Team Garmey to advance to the finals, as well. Both teams were feeling confident after knocking off the regular season conference champions. In the first of two finals matches, Team Schmidt’s Laura Westervelt and Amy Buxton played some great golf and defeated Tricia Baldwin and Suzanne Sheridan from Team Pietsch. Missy Evans and Therese Roberts needed only a halve and one point for Team Schmidt to capture this year’s title. They did not disappoint as they split points in their match to bring home the trophy. It was an exciting finish to a great season! The professional staff would like to extend a special thank you to this year’s captains; Gayle Verreault, Jamie Schmidt, Wendy Bradford, Margie McFarland, Tammy Pietsch, and Kate Garmey. Your efforts and contribution to the league’s success is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations FATH ER S ON/DAUGH T ER

JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Father Son Division 1st Place Low Gross – Hal & David Murnane 1st Place Low Net – Pat & Chase Bozel

Boys Divisions 9-Holer Co-Champions – Peter Regala & Nathan Clarke 9-Hole Family Gold Champion – Luke Lombardo 7-Hole Family Golf Champion – Chase Hilliard 7-Hole Family Blue Champion – Tanner Huber 4-Hole Co-Champions – Michael Schubarth & Bo Fowler 1-Hole Co-Champions – Brayden Hilliard & Jack Fowler

Callaway Division 1st place – Rick & Eric Hunsicker

PA R E N T C H I L D 9-Hole Division 1st Place – Jason & Addison Wells 7-Hole Division 1st Place – Jason & Ingrid Wells 4-Hole Division 1st Place – Jason & Lilly Wells

Girls Divisions 9-Hole Family Golf Co-Champions – Lauren Lombardo & Megan Garmey 7-Hole Family Gold Champion – Hanna Verreault 7-Hole Family Blue Champion – Ingrid Wells 4-Hole Champion – Megan Murphy 1-Hole Champion – Mia Phippen 6 www. ch a rtw e l l g c c . c o m

UPCOMING EVENTS Men The Shootout September 6th & 7th Club Championship Qualifier September 13th Quarter Finals September 20th Semi-Finals September 21st Finals September 27th One Day Member-Guest September 19th Flighted Club Championship Quarter Finals September 20th Flighted Club Championship Semi-Finals September 21st Flighted Club Championship Finals September 27th Senior Club Championship Finals Deadlin September 28th Al Merritt Finals Deadline September 28th Annual Member-Member October 3rd & 4th Closing Stag Day & Awards Ceremony October 24th Golf & Tennis Challenge October 19th

18-Hole Ladies Ladies Club Championship Qualifier September 10th Semi-Finals September 17th

1 8 - H O L E S P R I N G M AT C H P L AY This season’s Spring Match Play Event had its share of exciting matches. We had 16 participants forming two flights of 8 players. In the first flight Judi Hans and Laura Westervelt found themselves in the final match. From the start this was a match that was extremely close, with neither player wanting to give the other the upper hand. The front ended in an all square tie. Judi Hans won the 13th hole to take a 1 up lead. Laura Westervelt bounced back with a par to win the 15th hole and square the match. Both players halved the 16th & 17th holes to remain all square heading into the 18th. Judi played a solid hole and won the match 1 up with a steady par on the final hole. Congratulations to both players on a match well played. In the 2nd Flight Margie McFarland and Diana Arnold found themselves in the final match. Margie got off to a good start winning holes 4,5,&6 to take a 3up lead. She was able to pick up another win on the 8th hole to finish the front nine with a 4up lead. Diana made a nice comeback on the back nine winning the 11th and 14th holes to gain a little momentum. In the end, Margie won the 15th hole with a par to win the match 4 & 3. Congratulations to both players for a nice tournament.

Finals September 24th Beat the Pro & Club Champion October 8th Charity Golf Tournament October 15th Closing Day & Fall Meeting/Luncheon October 29th

9-Hole Ladies Club Championship Round 1 September 11th Club Championship Round 2 September 18th Last Call & Fall Meeting/Luncheon October 23rd

Couples Golf Labor Day Couples September 1st Couples Club Championship September 28th

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TIPS FROM THE PRO

BASIC CHIP SHOT

Fall is here! That means that many of you will find yourselves competing against others in our Club Championship’s. As many of you already know, many matches are won with great short game saves from around the green. So, I’ll share my personal secrets in helping you all save par. First, set up with a narrow stance with the ball position slightly inside the back foot. Second, set your hands slightly ahead of the golf ball with the majority of your weight (70%75%) on your front foot and leg. Your weight will than start and stay on your front side. Third, form a triangle with your arms as you swing the golf club back and through. This is one of the few shots in golf; that I would recommend you have some firmness in your golf grip. Particularly if you’re someone who has a tendency to get “wristy.” A little bit of firmness helps to keep your wrist calmer. Now you’re ready to swing that triangle back and through with a small amount of body turn. So next time you’re practicing your chipping, review this, implement it and I promise it will help you with your chipping.

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Senior and Couples Golf Club Championships

Tennis Bubble Season Begins

Men’s Golf Club Championship

MONDAY

LABOR DAY • Pool Carnival • Couple Golf • Social and Tennis

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

18 Holer Club Championship

Member Focus Group

WEDNESDAY

Mark Your Calendar

One Day Member Guest

Men’s and Women’s Tennis Doubles Club Championship

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Men’s Golf Club Championship

Rockin on the Range

FALL FESTIVAL – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26th

9 Holer Club Championship

Jack’s Pack

THURSDAY

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MONDAY

Fall Festival

Annual Meeting

18 Holer Closing Day

Men’s Closing Stag Day

Parental Freedom Night

Rum Tasting Party

Member-Member Golf Tournament

Jack’s Pack

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

18 and 9 Holer Charity Golf Tournament

18 Holer Beat the Pro and Club Champion

WEDNESDAY

9 Holer Closing Day

TUESDAY

Golf and Tennis Challenge

Tennis Clinic Begins

SUNDAY

Chartwell Golf & Country Club

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TENNIS Congratulations to the Chartwell Junior Tennis Team for going undefeated and capturing the Patapsco Valley Junior Tennis League Championships! We will hold our Junior Banquet on September 20 at 4pm to celebrate our Juniors so please RSVP through the Tennis shop. Congratulations are also in order for Chartwell Junior Tennis Players Matt Alden, Lauren Appel, . They played on a USTA Junior Tennis Team coached by Kristin Brandenburg and Deb Alden. The team won their local league which advanced them to the state Championships. At the states, the team won their group and lost a close match in the semifinals by a total of 3 games. However, their performance got them invited to the sectional championships at The Boar's Head in Charlottesville where they won 3 out of 5 matches and just lost out on a chance to go to Nationals and were led by Matt Alden who won all his matches. Also, Chartwell Junior Players Ellie Brandenburg, Jack Brandenburg, and Graham Hardig played on a different team that also advanced to states as well. Junior Tennis clinics will begin September 2 – see the attached flyer for details and contact the Tennis Shop to register! Tennis Club Championships continue this month with the Men’s & Women’s Doubles event taking place September 5-7 and the Men’s & Women’s Singles event the week of September 16-21. Sign up NOW by contacting the Tennis Shop. The format will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a super tiebreak (first to 10 points, by 2) in lieu of a 3rd set. Regular scoring will be used throughout. Standard tie breaks will be used to decide sets if needed (first to 7 points, by 2) switching ends every 6 points (no Koman). The draws will be based on USTA 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. Contact the Tennis Shop to register for any event or to seek help in finding a partner.

To the members of Chartwell: I would like to extend the utmost gratitude to Chartwell and its members for 13 wonderful years. September will be my last month of employment at the club as I have decided to explore other avenues in tennis. I will begin working at the Orchard Tennis Club in Towson as one of their tennis professionals and also will be the incoming President for the sectional chapter of the United States Professional Tennis Association in 2015. Chartwell has allowed me to grow as a person and professional further than I have ever imagined and I am forever grateful. With the arrival of the new tennis bubble in the fall, Chartwell is now insured indoor tennis for the next 15-20 years. I will miss the club immensely and wish only for the best in the future. Thank you. Jamie Peterson

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WINE DINNERS

First scheduled day of our brand new bubble is September 29. The bubble will feature higher sides, a larger revolving door, LED lights, and a protective coating for the outside of the bubble

SEPTEMBER

Our Winter Hours for the Tennis Shop and bubble will begin September 29 and are as follow: M,W, F 8:00 am-9:30 pm; T & Th 6:30 am-9:30; S & S 8:00 am-5:00 pm

S E P TEMBER 6 Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Ginger and Cilantro Sea Bass Baked in Fig Leaves Roasted Rack of Lamb with Fresh Mint Kiwi Cointreau Custard Tart with Strawberry Coulis

S EPTEMBER 1 3 Fricassée of Wild Mushrooms Butternut Squash Soup with Curried Pecans Beef Medallions with Mustard Butter and Port Wine Sauce Warm Apple Tart with Gingerbread Ice Cream

S EPTEMBER 2 0 Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon-Chervil Emulsion and Sweet Potato Mousse Roasted Tenderloin of Beef with Potato and Roquefort Tart Premium Lettuce Salad with Hazelnut Oil Chocolate Pot au Crème

S EPTEMBER 2 7 Pumpkin and Potato Soup with Truffle Oil Fresh Mission Figs with Prosciutto Ham Sautéed Noisettes of Veal with Chanterelle Pudding Praline Napoleon with Apple Confit and Calvados Sauce

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Our Chartwell Invitational Classic tournament was another huge success last month with Marcus Fugate winning the singles title and Jermaine & Jarmere Jenkins capturing the doubles title! We are extremely grateful to our many members & sponsors for their support of this event which raised over $8,000 for the Chartwell Foundation and ThanksUSA. Thanks USA is honoring Chartwell by handing out a scholarship in Chartwell's name.

PLEASE BE AWARE OF SEVERAL THINGS:

There will be construction towards the end of September by hole 16 because the mechanical unit for the bubble is being replaced.

Starting in October, locker rooms will not be available for use at all during any time of the day. On Tuesday's, members will have access to locker rooms

Tentative End of the Year Tennis Celebration is scheduled for November 14

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O I D U ST TY PA R

WINE DINNERS OCTOBER OCT O BE R 4 Potato Pancake with Smoked Salmon and Caviar Truffled Pork Sausage with Fresh Ham and Cabbage Spiced Figs with Orange and Endive

SATURDAY N OVEMBER 15 7 : 0 0 PM – UNT IL

Gingerbread with Chevre Ice Cream

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$40 per person

Lobster Thermidor and Pumpkin Gnocchi Gratin

HE AVY H O RS D 'OU EV R ES INC LU DE D AND CHIT B A R AVA ILA BLE

Live Music by Groove Train!

Sliced Breast of Moulard Duckling with Cranberries and Cabernet Jus Roquefort Dressing with Smithfield Ham and Pear Pineapple Napoleon

RESERVATION CONTACT NICOLE NRUMMEL@CHARTWELLGCC.COM

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RUM TASTING PARTY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014 AT 7:30 PM IN THE TROON ROOM E N J OY AN EVENING OF S ELECTED R U M A N D F O OD PAIRINGS THAT WILL CHALLE NG E YO UR PA L ATE . $ 5 0 . 00 P ER P ER SON AND INCLUDES A S PE C I AL G I FT.

Roasted Crimini Mushrooms with Chicken Sausage, Almonds and Acorn Squash Poached Chilean Sea Bass with Sauerkraut and Caviar Beurre Blanc Baked Brie with White Truffle and Mache Pear and Frangipan Tart with Plum Compote

OCTO BE R 2 5 “Jack O’Lantern” Bisque Pheasant with Wild Mushrooms Roasted under the Skin Premium Lettuces with Chevre and Walnut Pithivier Baked Apple Charlotte

FOR RESERVATIONS EMAIL NICOLE AT nrummel@chartwellgcc.com

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Polar Express AND

Parental Freedom Kids Night Out FRID AY O C TOB ER 17TH 5 : 3 0 – 9:30 P M We’ll keep an eye on the kids, and you enjoy quiet dinner or bring your friends (Yes, guests are welcome) Adults enjoy dinner while the children have their very own menu along with some fun games and movies. *Children must be 4 yrs. or older *Only Moms and Dads can drop off, or pick up their children and you must remain on Chartwell grounds!

$15.00 F O R TH E 1ST CHILD $8.00 F OR EACH A DD I TIONAL CHILD (includes meal, beverages, babysitting and FUN!) Pick up is no later than 9:30 PM.

Reservations a Must! B Y T H U RSD AY P RIO R 5:00 P M ( S PAC E I S L I M I T E D ! )

PJ Party B R I N G T H E K I D S O U T O N N O V E MB E R 2 9 T H F O R A MO V I E A N D P J PA RT Y F E AT U RIN G POLAR EXPRESS! PAR E NTS E NJO Y PAR E NTAL FR E E DO M IN O U R DI N I N G R O O M W HI L E W E WATCH THE KI D S .

M OV I E , P O P CO RN AN D D I N N E R F O R T H E K I DS B R I NG YO UR BL ANK E TS , S L E E PI N G BAG S A N D WEAR YO UR PJ’ S A N D S E TTL E I N FO R A G R E AT M OV I E .

$25.00 ALL INCLUDED DI N N E R AT 7 : 0 0 P M

❆ MO V I E AT 7 : 4 5 P M

S UNDAY, N O VE MBE R 2 3 , 2 0 1 4

THE NUTCRACKER CO ME S TO CHA RTW E L L !

MAKE Y O UR R ES ERVATIO N S F O R A N AF TER N O O N T E A a nd MINI PER F O R M AN C E O F THE N U TCR A CKER B A L L E T

Meet the Professional Dancers of the Ballet Theatre of Maryland TEA, C IDER AN D TEA TIM E BU F F ET BEG IN S AT 2 : 0 0 PM PER F O R M AN C E BEG IN S AT 2 : 3 0 PM M EET THE DAN C ER S AT 3 : 0 0 PM C AL L O R EM AIL F O R R ES ERVATIO N 4 1 0 -9 8 7 -0 4 0 0 N R U M M EL @C HA RTWEL L G C C. C O M

13 September/October 2014

$ 1 5 . 0 0 PER C HIL D $ 2 5 . 0 0 PER A DULT

Holiday

SAVE T HE D AT ES Thanksgiving Buffet

Presidents Egg Nog

NO VE MBE R 27 12:00 P M

DECEM B E R 3 6:30 PM

Gingerbread Cookie and House Making DECEM BER 7 1 2 : 0 0 PM

Brunch with Santa

D E CE MB E R 20 11:00 AM

Open House DECEM B E R 2 4 1:00 PM (Members and Family Only)

FOR RESERVATIONS TO AL L O F THE EV EN TS C AL L 4 1 0 -9 8 7 -0 4 0 0 OR EMAIL: NRU M M EL @C HA RTWEL L G C C. C O M

Chartwell Golf and Country Club 1 CHARTWELL DRIVE SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146

CAB NIGHT PLUS NOVEMBER 8

Join us for this great annual event! FE ATURING OV ER 30 WI NES FRO M T HE B E S T WIN E PROD UCI NG REGI ONS O F THE W O R L D

- S PECIAL PRIC IN G O N A LL W I N E S

FOR PURC HA SE.

- REIDEL G LA SS SET A S Y O U R G I F T - D OOR PRIZES - RAFFLE – $20.00 T IC KET S - S ILENT A U C T IO N T O B EN E F I T

TH E CH A RT W ELL F O U N DAT I O N

TAPAS AND WINE PAIRINGS - CULINARY DEMONSTRATION - CHAMPAGNE AND CAVIAR TABLE