Club Open on Monday, July 3rd - Tuesday July 4th and Closed
Wednesday, July 5th
In observation of Fourth of July weekend, all Club facilities will be open normal weekend hours on Monday, July 3rd. A la carte lunch and dinner service will be available.
On Tuesday, July 4th, all Club facilities will be open normal weekend hours. The Driving Range, however, will close at 1:00 pm to prepare for the fireworks show.
All Club facilities will then be closed on Wednesday, July 5th with the exception of the Fitness Center, which will be open from 5:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Parking Lot Renovations on July 10th and July 17th
The Club will be sealing and re-striping the parking lots on Mondays during the month of July. Please note, the main parking lot will be blocked off on Monday, July 10th and Monday, July 17th. Those who wish to utilize the Fitness Center should use the overflow parking lots across the street on these days.
Aquatic Center Closing at 3:00 pm on Friday, July 14th
In order to fully prepare and setup for the Club’s Luau event, the Aquatic Center, Café and Cabana will close at 3:00 pm on Friday, July 14th.
Aquatic Center Hours of Operation Update
Please note beginning Tuesday, July 11th (after the end of swim team season), the Aquatic Center will open at 10:00 am Tuesday through Sunday, August 20th.
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 Ali Kaplan at alik@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 Ali at alik@foresthillscc.net to redeem a $100 Gift Certificate good toward your next food and beverage purchase.
Congratulations to the Lambrechts Family!
Congratulations to Bradley and Taryn Lambrechts, who welcomed their second son, Landon Reed, on June 9th.
Landon is the younger brother of their other son, Lincoln (1). Both mom and baby are doing great.
We can’t wait to see your family around the Club!
We hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather so far this summer! We are looking forward to a fun-filled 4th of July weekend. Our dedicated team has been working hard to craft an unforgettable event for you and your families.
Before I jump into the exciting updates happening around the Club, I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to some of our members, Gary Black, Luis Rivero, Chris Williams, Grant Eble and Sean Donlin. Recently they demonstrated courage and swift action when responding to a medical emergency at the Club with the assistance of our Golf Professional Staff, ultimately saving a life. Let’s give them all a round of applause! Their heroism has inspired us to evaluate our preparedness for similar situations. After extensive discussions, our team has decided to enhance our CPR training programs and strategically place additional Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the Club.
I am happy to announce that we have installed two additional AEDs on the Club campus for a total of five, ensuring accessibility for all outlets. They can be found in the following areas:
1. Just outside Dutch’s Lounge, in the hallway closet
2. Inside the Fitness Center
3. Inside the Bag Room
4. Inside the Tennis Chalet
5. Inside Dutch’s Hut
While our full-time staff members undergo annual CPR training, we recognize that emergencies can occur even in remote locations, such as on the golf course. To address this concern, we are excited to offer our members the opportunity to become certified in CPR. On Wednesday, July 19th, we will be hosting two complimentary class sessions, each limited to 20 participants to ensure personalized instruction. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your life saving skills! Sign-up details can be found on ForeTees.
In other news around the Club, we have received confirmation from our Driving Range net vendor that the long-awaited project is ready to move forward! In preparation, we have already started clearing trees that might interfere with the installation of the new 40’ net. We are hopeful that this project will begin during the month of July. Please look out for additional information on project details in the coming weeks as we continue to coordinate details with our contractor.
Our highly anticipated new fleet of golf carts should be arriving this month. These state-of-the-art carts will be equipped with cutting edge features including GPS-enabled screens providing accurate yardage information, cart tracking and geofencing. As we integrate the geofencing technology, there may be a brief transition period, during which the Golf Professional Staff will provide additional information regarding changes in cart functionality.
As previously announced, we will begin the completion of the Better Billy Bunkers on the Championship Golf Course starting the first week of August. To keep you informed, we will begin sending weekly project updates as construction progresses. In the next few weeks, be on the lookout for an email outlining golf course construction etiquette, which will explain how this project will impact play on the course.
Lastly, we want to ensure a well-maintained parking experience for all members and guests. Therefore, on Monday, July 10th , and Monday, July 17th, we will be sealing, crack filling, and striping the main lot, as well as performing crack filling and striping on the overflow lot. Please note that half of each lot will be closed on these respective dates.
Thank you for all your support and enthusiasm! We are looking forward to seeing you around the Club soon!
Fellow Club Members,
As we find ourselves in the midst of our busiest time of year at the Club, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the many opportunities for enjoyment. Our dining, aquatic, racquet sport, and golf venues are buzzing with activity and heavy usage by our families and their guests. This is also the time of year when Club Management and the Board of Directors begin to focus our attention on planning for next year. Part of this planning involves review and discussion of what is currently working well, what is not working as well as we’d like, and what type of events/activities can be added or removed from the Club Calendar to enhance our membership experiences in the coming year. Taking time to thoughtfully respond to surveys about your experiences is important to the planning process for next fiscal year. I encourage each one of you to take the time to respond when you receive a survey from the Club. In doing so, you can help influence our future experiences.
Our Club is managed by our professional staff, led by Ms. Emma Gore, our Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Gore reports directly to the Board of Directors, while all other Club staff members report either directly or indirectly through their department heads to the COO. The Board Committees collaborate with the staff to provide member input. While our staff deserves commendation for their outstanding work, it is important to recognize that the activities and programs we enjoy as members are made possible by the dedicated time and effort of many Club members who volunteer their time and expertise. As I look around the Club during this busy time, I see the positive results of our volunteers and staff working together. A few examples are the Swim Team; Junior Golf; Entertainment Programming; Golf Leagues for Women, Seniors, Men and Couples; racquet sports activities; and collaboration with the District Golf organization. Behind the scenes, there are volunteers working diligently on the Board Committees to: provide financial expertise; aid in member recruitment; plan facilities improvements to identify and meet future member expectations; review our Governance model and keep it and our rules updated; provide input to grounds maintenance; and to provide input to our Food and Beverage operations.
Part of planning for the future is the identification of members who are willing to serve and who have time and expertise that can help the Club succeed. The Board Nominating Committee helps us identify potential volunteers for our committees and for future Board service. Last November, we sent out a Board Committee Interest Survey to gauge members’ interest in getting involved and to gain insights into their skill sets and expertise. I extend my gratitude to those who took the time to fill out the survey. While we were unable to accommodate everyone who expressed interest this fiscal year, we did add many new members to various committees. We intend to revisit the list for the next fiscal year and will continue to encourage those of you who were not placed on a committee this year to volunteer.
A comprehensive listing of the Board Committees can be found on the Club’s website and is also posted on a board near the south terrace hallway entrance to the clubhouse. I urge each of you to consider volunteering for the opportunity that aligns with your interests, as it promises to enrich your personal club experience. From my own experience, I can confidently say that the more one gives, the more one gets in return. The benefits of volunteering include building relationships with other members, the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve contributed to other’s enjoyment of the Club and knowing that your expertise and opinions are valued.
Thanks to all our volunteers for all you do. I look forward to seeing you around the Club, and to enjoying the results of your efforts.
Introducing Our New Director of Events
We are thrilled to introduce Kristen Chamberlain as our new Director of Events. With her extensive experience in event planning and managing, particularly weddings, and a passion for creating memorable experiences for clients and guests, we believe that she will be instrumental addition to our team here at Forest Hills. Kristen comes to us from The Heart of St. Charles Events and is also a dedicated mother to three beautiful children, including two-year-old twins and an infant. She values effective communication, positivity in the workplace, and delivering successful, well organized events. If you have any upcoming events planned at Forest Hills, please do not hesitate to contact Kristen with any questions you may have. Her office number is, (636) 207-3528 and email is Kristenc@foresthillscc.net.
Four senior men events have taken place since the last newsletter. In the two-man scramble on May 31st, the team of Terry Schad and Jim Moffit won with a net score of 63. The team of Bob O’Connell and Jack Meyer finished second and the team of Tom Dean and Mark Leifield took third place. On June 7, the older senior group took on the younger senior group in the Seniors vs Juniors event. The older group of 12 seniors were victorious in a closely fought contest. In June 14’s Regular Play day, Jim Harf won with a net 68, followed by Tony Ruggeri and Tony Piazza in second and third place respectively. Harf also won the closest to the pin contest on #4. June 21’s play featured the qualifier for the two-man best ball match-play event. The team of Mark Hawley and Michael Vangyia led all qualifiers with a net score of 64. Seven other teams qualified for match play. They include the teams of Larry Thayer and Dave Ganz, Bob Reilly and Mike Flavin, Charles Nance and Tim Rearden, Dale Hoette and Tony Piazza, Doc Schneider and Stan Grossman, John deGreck and Fred Salerno, and Jim Harf and Ed Mayuga. Finally, senior men performed well in the recent 2023 Men’s Club Championship event. Ron Miles won the A Flight contest and Terry Schad finished second. Jeff Watson took first place in the C Flight contest and Larry Giglio took second place.
Mens Club Championship Results
Champion
Scott Lambert 13th Club Championship in Club History!
A Flight
Champion: Ron Miles
Runner Up: Terry Schad
C Flight
Champion: Jeff Watson
Runner Up: Larry Giglio
Runner Up
Tom Lantzy
B Flight
Champion: Anthony Cappelletti
Runner Up: John Russon
D Flight
Champion: John Gonsior
Runner Up: Michael Rose
Scott Lambert and Tom Lantzy
Hole in One News
Congratulations to our two members who achieved a hole-in-one during the month of June:
Interested in joining the Hole-In-One Club?
If you would like to sign up for the Hole-in-One Club, please email Monica at monicak@foresthillscc.net. As a member of the Hole-in-One Club, you are billed $5 anytime a member of the Club makes a hole-in-one on the Championship Course. The total amount collected from those who participate is what the player is rewarded with when they hit a hole-inone.
Brett Parr
• Friday, June 9th
• Hole #16
• 212 yards
• 4 iron
David Kirkman
• Wednesday, June 28th
• Hole #16
• 145 yards
• 9 iron
Member Member Tournament
June 10th
Champions
Alan Dorch
Steve Durham
2nd Place
Tim Trost
Jay Setnicka
3rd Place
Blake Borello
Morning Book Club by Bettina Esser
Evening Book Club by Tracey Bierman
Danny Rhodes and his guest
Member-Member Shootout on June 10th.
by Christy Ehrenreich
