February Issue of The Forest Hills Roadmap Newsletter

Board of Directors

The following members have been nominated to serve on the Forest Hills Country Club Board of Directors for the 2023 - 2027 term.

Mike Buescher

John Mazzola

Bob Whiting

Members will be notified of voting information in Accordance with Article III, Section 1B of the Club By Laws.

Member News

In Loving Memory

It is with deep regret that we inform the membership of the passing of one of our former members, Frank Bommarito who passed away on January 2, 2023.

Frank was a member of Forest Hills for 50 years. Born and raised and doing business in Missouri for over 50 years, his legacy will forever live on, not only as one of St. Louis’s most prominent automotive legends, but through every life he has touched and every person that was impacted by his hardworking attitude and remarkable vision. He will be greatly missed.

In Loving Memory

It is with deep regret that we inform the membership of the passing of one of our former members, Marian Wegner who passed away on January 5, 2023. The Wegners were members of the Club for 47 years and she was an avid bridge player.

Have Exciting News To Share?

We encourage our members to share with us the interesting and exciting things happening in your lives! Please send your details to Margaret Sliney at margarets@foresthillscc.net. We will do our very best to include your information in our upcoming newsletter. The deadline is always the 20th of the month.

Newsletter Prize

Hidden within the pages of this issue and future issues, we have included a member’s number chosen at random. If you come across this number and it happens to be yours, contact Margaret at margarets@foresthillscc.net to redeem a $100 Gift Certificate good toward your next food and beverage purchase.

Dear Forest Hills Country Club Members,

The creek project is continuing to move forward ahead of schedule. The last few days of cold weather have impacted productivity due to the machines not having the ability to work in conditions below 20 degrees. However, this should not impact the anticipated completion scheduled for early March.

Last January, when the ballot went out for the assessment, the Board of Directors committed to completing three capital projects as part of the assessment.

• Creek repairs on the grounds of the 18 Hole Championship Golf Course (phase 1)

• Construction of a new Short Game Practice Facility

● Construction of two new Bocce Ball Courts

Included in the town hall presentation were details on the goals for the creek which were described as phase 1 of the creeks. This included the main stretch of Shotwell Creek and Tributary A as pictured below. Club management and the Board determined it was appropriate to focus the efforts on phase 1 of the creeks as there was significantly more erosion and damage to the creeks on the front 9 of the golf course. This also allowed for additional time to complete due diligence on potential solutions and estimate the additional costs for repairing those sections of the creek located on the back 9 of the golf course, considered phase 2 of the creeks.

As we continued to make plans for the creeks after the assessment passed with over 70% of the membership in favor of the projects, we became aware of recent changes to the “Waters of the US” Clean Water Act and the Navigable Water Protection Rule, which in turn caused us to partner with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to reinvent our original creek stabilization plan. As you may have seen while golfing recently, we have built a multitude of engineered rock riffles with natural and native plantings in the creek bed to stabilize the creek bed grade and pool the water, slowing the velocity of water running through the creek. Performance of the creek so far during recent storms has been positive. As we approach completion of phase 1 of the creek project it has become clear that this eco-friendly and natural looking approach has had an added benefit of savings from the original budgeted cost of phase 1.

During the last couple of months we have consulted with engineers and the contractor completing phase 1 of the creeks on potential solutions for phase 2 of the creeks. We have evaluated options and received preliminary bids. We are happy to announce that after review by the Finance Committee, the Board of Directors has approved additional scope to the current project to include some of the back 9 creeks that were originally deferred to phase 2. Starting next week, our contractor will be setting up a staging area and starting work on the creek from Hole #15 tee, up through Hole #12/#16 drink station, ending at the headwall on Hole #17. This area will include engineered rock riffles with natural and native plantings very similar to Shotwell Creek and Tributary A. As a part of this project, we will be removing the cart bridge on Hole #15 and replacing it with a land bridge to match the current crossing from Hole #11 to Hole #12. During construction we will have a temporary gravel crossing in place once the bridge is removed to give golf cart access to Hole #15. The pedestrian bridge coming out of the walk trail from Hole #11 will be removed temporarily to give machine access. During this time, please use the cart path from Hole #11 to access Hole #12. Please look for additional course information in our weekly course updates as we continue to make improvemen invest in our golf course.

We will realize significant savings by engaging our contractor to continue the work they have been doing on the front 9 creeks, rather mobilizing equipment and resources if we were to delay this work to a future time. We are extremely excited that we will be able to complete this additional scope from the savings we have realized on phase 1 of the creeks.

Before– Heavy erosion of creek bed After– Engineered rock riffle

Ryan and Renee Kerrigan and their sons, Pearce and Graeme Golf Members

Ben and Lauren Erdel and their sons, Bennett, Harrison and Parker Social Members on the Golf Waitlist

Chelsea and Ted Theodoropoulos and their two kids, Connor and Clara Social Members on the Golf Waitlist

Emily and Mike Butchko and their two kids, Jacob and Charlotte Social Members on the Golf Waitlist

Austin and Carmen Craddock and their son, Carson Social Members on the Golf Waitlist

Brad and Taryn Lambrechts and their son, Lincoln Social Members on the Golf Waitlist

Steve and Sherri Schultz and their two kids, Samuel and Sabrina Golf Members

Dawn and Dan Larson and their kids, Chase, Jake and Riley Social Members on the Golf Waitlist

Dr. Dhaniele and Dr. Dan Miller and their two kids, Reid and Grahm Social Members

Jason and Gina Stone and their two kids, Francesca and Luciana Social Members on the Golf Waitlist

Tyler and Nicole Stevens and their daughter, Andi Golf Members

The Family Membership Promotion and Dues Referral Bonus have been extended until December 31st, 2023. The Family Membership Promotion allows for your family members, including your mom/dad, son/daughter, brother/sister or grandchildren to receive 30% off the initiation fee when they join the Club. We are currently not on much of a wait for social membership, so encourage your family members to join the Club!

The Dues Referral Bonus allows for members who refer a new member to the Club, two months of free dues. In order to receive this referral bonus, a true referral needs to be submitted to the Membership Office with their name and contact information before that prospective member reaches out on their own. There is also a form that can be filled out on the private website under the ’Membership’ tab. Sponsoring a member does not count as referring. All referrals exceeding $599 will receive a 1099. Reach out to Ali Kaplan at alik@foresthillscc.net or (636) 207-3545 with any questions.

Sue McNamara and Sam Digirolamo Social Members

Mike and Bailey Bolinger and their four kids, Mason, Quinn, Connor and Carter Social Members on the Golf Waitlist

Tracy and Andy Howren and their daughter, Mira Social Members

Chris and Lisa Jerden and their three kids, Ellie, Ryan and Reagan Social Members

David and Missy Laiderman and their four kids, Dylan, Cole, Ashton and Perry Social Members on the Golf Waitlist

DJ and Stephanie Leach and their two kids, Elle and Charlize Social Members

Ryan and Libby Brady and their three kids, Liam, Rory and Kane Golf Members

Jason and Jennifer Nutt and their two kids, Carter and Nathan Golf Members

Dr. Joe and Michelle Goldkamp and their two kids, William and Brooks Social Members

The weather here in February unfortunately won’t allow for much outdoor practice, but I have ideas for you to work on in the comfort of your home. Swinging a golf club inside the house can be dangerous, but if you have a short carpet in your basement or living room, you can safely work on your putting. With a couple household items, you can eliminate poor distance control, and missing short putts.

First, you should always try to gain confidence with short four to six foot putts. With a coffee mug set four feet away, practice softly bumping it into the mug where it ends up approximately two to four inches away from it. This will represent the putt going in at a proper rate of speed. If you struggle at this distance, move to three feet, but if successful, move back a foot or two.

For the next drill, you will set your golf balls about 20 to 25 feet from a wall. Three feet in front of the ball, place two cereal boxes facing each other, and about four inches apart. They will serve as a hallway for your ball to travel through. You can make it harder by laying them on their side for a longer hallway, or move them closer together. The goal is to have a proper start line of your putt, and good speed control rolling up to the wall. Try to get the ball as close as possible to the wall without bumping into it.

These measurements are starting points and may be adjusted by your skill level, or as you improve. Putting is an essential component to lowering scores and improving your handicap. These two drills will help you get the ball online, improve your speed control, and increase your confidence on the greens. When spring hits, you will be as sharp as ever with your putter and have an

2023 FHCC Swim Meet Schedule

Country

2023 Junior Golf Information

Junior Spring Programs

The Golf Shop will once again host Junior Spring Programs throughout the month of March. These programs are a pre-summer after school program designed to enhance the skill level of Junior Golfers from Skills - Valley groups. We will focus on the fundamentals of golf, including full swing, short game, and valuable on-course experience. Our goal is to provide great instruction while engaging our juniors in entertaining games, preparing them for a fun filled summer of golf. Be on the lookout for additional details regarding cost and dates.

Junior Golf Summer Program

Summer will be here before we know it! The 2023 Summer Junior Program Manuals will be available soon, but we wanted to inform you of the general schedule for summer. All groups except for the Championship 18 Group have one week of clinics in addition to a regular play day each week. The summer program for all groups will start the week of June 6th and conclude during the season ending tournament on July 20th - 21st.

2023 Summer Clinic Schedule and Regular Play Days

Ryan Schaben

New year, new fitness goals! Summer is right around the corner, and we have our own Personal Trainer, Cheryl Killilea, who is here to help you accomplish all your fitness needs in 2023. Reach out to Cheryl directly at cherylcoach1@gmail.com to book your personal training session. Chery is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer who works with her clients to transform them physically and emotionally so they can live their lives to their fullest potential. Also, if you haven’t visited the Fitness Center in a while, we have added some new equipment including Box Jumps, Slam Balls, Ab Rollers, Kettle Bells, and more!

If you haven’t seen the new Bocce Courts, you should check them out. They are located on the side of the Pool Cabana between the Adult Pool and the Family Pool. We are looking forward to our Inaugural Spring Bocce League that will begin around the first week of April. Leagues will be hosted on Thursday evenings and mid-afternoon on Sundays. The full Spring Bocce Program including rules, sign up form, schedules, etc., will hit your inboxes mid-February. The Bocce Courts will also be available for regular play during normal aquatic hours by checking out the bocce balls from the Cabana staff.

As of February 1st, we are rolling out a new event cancellation policy. We have always had a 48-hour cancellation policy meaning cancellations made within 48 hours of an event are charged 100% of the event fee. In most cases, food for the event is purchased days in advance and set up for the event starts to take place days before. Staffing levels are also based off the number of reservations. In an effort to accommodate and encourage Members to reach out about cancellations in advance, the new policy will still be 48 hours; however, cancellations made after 48 hours will be charged at 50% of the event fee. No show cancellations will be charged 100% of the event fee. We think this will better accommodate last minute cancellations.

Forest Hills

Charitable Foundation

Price: $50 (includes beer, wine, and cocktails)

All proceeds benefiting the

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://breakroomconcerts.com/leighnashnpf/

An Evening With…

Leigh Nash from Sixpence

None the Richer!

Upcoming Events

SUPER BOWL Take Out Menu

Pick Up on Game Day

Sunday, February

Pre

Pickup

To place your order, call the

All items will be picked up cold with reheating instructions.

*Wine Society members will receive 20% off the price of all wine events.

18 Hole Ladies Golf News by

Christy Ehrenreich

So glad to be back with our newsletter article. Happy 2023 to everyone! First, welcome back to our dedicated board members. Can’t believe we begin our new golf year in two months! Our Board Members this coming year are listed below.

2023 18 Hole Ladies Executive Leadership Hospitality

President

Leatta Phillips

Vice President

Brenda Pohl

Secretary

Christy Ehrenreich

Treasurer

Fran Underwood

Dates to Look Forward To

Sara Gould & Sandy Schwartz

Tournaments

Cathy Moffit

Parliamentarian

Tina Vierling

The 18 Hole Ladies would love to have you join us for a fun year of golfing events each week on Tuesdays. Please contact Leatta Phillips at onmiwa16@yahoo.com or call (314) 973-3067. Looking forward to seeing you on the course!

● Thursday, March 30th: Opening Meeting at the Club. We will enjoy socializing with 9 hole ladies and catching up after a long winter!

● Tuesday, April 4th: First Regular Play Day

● Tuesday, April 18th: Annual Spring Mixer

● Wednesday, May 24th: Persimmon Woods Challenge

● Wednesday, June 20th: 18 Hole Ladies Member-Guest Tournament

● Tuesday, July 11th: Member-Member Tournament

● Tuesday, August 15th and Wednesday, August 16th: Meadowbrook Challenge

● August 29th, 30th, and 31st: 18 Hole Ladies Club Championship

● Saturday, September 16th: Couples Event

● Tuesday, September 26th and Tuesday, October 3rd: Solheim Cup

2023 9 Hole Ladies Schedule of Events

Mark your calendars for our 2023 events

Spring Mixer: Thursday, April 27th

Girls’ Night Out: Wednesday, May 17th

Flag Day: Thursday, June 15th

Beat the Pro: Thursday, July 27th

Member - Guest: Thursday, September 21st

Closer & Awards Luncheon: Thursday, October 19th

Evening Book Club by Tracey Bierman traceylovestravel@gmail.com

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:00 pm

Looking for a fun book club with some cocktails and food?

We will be meeting on Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:00 pm to discuss The Hotel Nantucket, by Elin Hilderbrand.

Everyone is welcome. Please sign up on ForeTees.

Morning Book Club by Bettina Esser bettinaesser@gmail.com

Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 8th ● 10:30 am

The Morning Book Group is staying warm and reading some very popular best sellers. Our next meeting is February 8th at 10:00 am and will be all about The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. March 8th is the following meeting and the book is The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore. Join us for conversation and lunch. We welcome the new year and new readers!

Annual Meeting

Sunday, March 26th 5:00 - 7:00 pm

The Club will provide a detailed review of the past year and share plans for the coming year. The new members of the Board of Directors will also be announced.

Sign Up Information:

Let us know if you plan on attending! RSVP for the meeting on ForeTees

You can also call the Club: (636) 227-5030

There will be a buffet available this night!

Easter Events

Easter Fair

Saturday, April 8th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Egg Hunts: 11:30 am and 1:00 pm

This event will feature:

Petting Zoo • Easter Egg Hunts • Crafts • Visit with the Easter Bunny • Lunch Food Stations

Event Information:

● Location of Events: Petting Zoo 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (Circle Drive); Food Stations 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (Lower Patio); Easter Egg Hunts (Grassy Area Between Hole #9 and the Driving Range) at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm; Easter Bunny 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.

● Please bring your own baskets to the hunts!

● In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

● 48 Hour Cancelation Policy in effect.

Pricing:

Adults: $23

Ages 6-11: $14

Ages 2-5: $7

More Information Coming Soon!

Pricing:

Adults: $56

Ages 6-11: $29

Ages 2-5: $8

Photos:

A photographer will be available by member signature from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm.

Reservations:

Sign up on ForeTees or by calling the Club: (636) 227-5030

Reservations include a 90 minute brunch seating. Make your reservation early– this event fills quickly and we will not be able to accommodate walk ins.

Attire: Country Club Casual (no denim)

Forest Hills Country Club

36 Forest Club Drive

Chesterfield, MO 63005

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Club Contacts

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Peter J. Arman Board Chair

Lawrence R. Giglio Membership Chair

Matthew J. Ott Grounds Chair

David A. Linenbroker Secretary

Zachary G. Smith Treasurer/ Finance Chair

Lawrence A. Thayer Governance Chair

Mark F. Forst Tennis/ Swim Chair

Laurie A. Lambert-Hopkins Director

Charles H. Nance Vice Board Chair Long Range Planning Chair

Edward A. Dorch Golf Chair

Michael A. Flavin Director

Stephen A. Sigman House Chair

We would love to hear your ideas, suggestions, feedback, or positive comments in regards to any and all things related to our Club.

To submit, email hospitality@foresthillscc.net

Emma Gore General Manager/COO 636.207.3515 ● emmag@foresthillscc.net

James Woods Interim Executive Chef 636.207.3518 ● jamesw@foresthillscc.net

Scott Reynolds, GCS Grounds Superintendent 636.227.5044 ● scotts@foresthillscc.net

Julie Kennedy Controller 636.207.3513 ● juliek@foresthillscc.net

Abby Le Director of Human Resources 636.230.2507 ● abbyl@foresthillscc.net

Ryan Schaben Assistant General Manager 636.207.3512 ● ryans@foresthillscc.net

Jimmy Bals, PGA Director of Golf 636.227.1528 ● jimmyb@foresthillscc.net

JT Tierney, PGA Head Golf Professional 636.227.1528 ● jtt@foresthillscc.net

Ali Kaplan Director of Membership and Marketing 636.207.3545 ● alik@foresthillscc.net

Margaret Sliney Marketing and Communications 636.534.0371 ● margarets@foresthillscc.net

Chris Ballard

Food and Beverage Director 636.207.3532 ● chrisb@foresthillscc.net

Adam Goad

Assistant Food and Beverage Director 636.207.3532 ● adamg@foresthillscc.net

Matt Knopf

Bar/Locker Room Manager 636.207.3527 ● mattk@foresthillscc.net

Monica Knudtson Office Manager 636.207.3514 ● monicak@foresthillscc.net

Alex Dorton Director of Events 636.207.3528 ● alexd@foresthillscc.net

Jon Cameron Events Manager 636.207.3535 ● jonc@foresthillscc.net

Kyle O’Leary Director of Racquet Sports 314.369.1153 ● kyleo@foresthillscc.net