November 2023 Newsletter

NOvember 2023

Events

NOVEMBER 2023

SOCIAL

NOV 3

FIRST FRIDAY

NOV 7

BURGER NIGHT

NOV 8

MAH JONGG

NOV 9

GREEK ISLES NIGHT

Discounted Drinks Live Music by Haze & Dacey

$12 Gourmet Burgers Drink Specials

Explore authentic cuisine from the Mediterranean

N O V 1 5 CHOCOLATE MAKING CLASS

Instruction by Williamsburg Chocolatier, Maryann Boho

BUNCO

NOV 17 BOW MAKING CLASS

Holiday Bows done right with Daria Lowe

N O V 1 9 CALIFORNIA VALLEY WINE TASTING

NOV 23 THANKSGIVING

HOLIDAY BUFFET

RACQUET Free Pickleball and Spec Tennis All Month Long!

GOLF

NOV 11 TOUGH DAY NOV 17 BUTTERBALL BETTERBALL

MANAGER’S MESSAGE

Employee of the Month

By Brian Darlak, GM, CCM

I want to echo the message from Club President Barbara Fentress about the great things that are taking place or have taken place recently at the Club! We welcome Andrew Geesey as our Head Golf Professional; we have finalized the purchase of the lots on the West side of Fairway Drive; the Pavilion project will be breaking ground soon; we had a great turn out for the Kickin’ it at the Creek event earlier in October; so many great things!!

There are many great things on the horizon too! In the month of November, all Open Pickleball and Spec Tennis times are available to ALL Members at no cost. Both are played on the same court, whereas Pickleball will challenge your reflexes as the ball moves at a quicker pace, Spec Tennis provides much of the same challenges as Tennis, just played on a smaller court. Please do come out to learn more about two of the fasting growing sports.

There are many traditional Club Events coming up around the corner, starting with the Commodores Ball in early November, the Annual Shareholders meeting on November 14th, then followed by Thanksgiving and before we know we will be decking the hall with holiday cheer! I hope you enjoy some of the traditional Club favorites, and perhaps find some events to begin you own family’s traditions.

As we get ready for the season of giving, I want to highlight that there are many events in the community in which the Club participates in some way, from providing auction items to participating in the event. As you see the Club’s participation in these events, I hope you are warmed with a sense of pride by the community engagement of the Club. From the staff perspective, we find these events and activities extra special as we take advantage of the opportunity to showcase the many great attributes and community of Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club.

ALYSSA HASSON Alyssa started working at ICYCC as one of the summer counselors a couple of years ago and has been all in since ever since. She is currently a full time server and during her time at the club she has grown great connections with the members and staff and proves every day what a great asset she is to the club.

When not at the club she lives to travel, go to concerts and shop.

As always, thank you for your continued support of your Club!

Reminder to All Shareholders: Please return your proxy to the Club Office or submit it online by November 9, even if you plan to attend the meeting. This will allow us to ensure a quorum for the meeting on November 14th.

For those that have come to know Alyssas sense of humor, she requested her photo be a vacation shot gazing out at the fake beach scene in one of the offices

BURGER NIGHT r 7 e b m e v . o m .

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Gobble Gobble Burger Ground Turkey Burger topped with a cranberry orange chutney, smoked gouda cheese, and a cornbread stuffing Reuben Burger Topped with sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, and swiss cheese MacCheesey Topped with mac-n-cheese, American cheese, and bbq chips

Bang Bang Burger Burger topped with a sriracha slaw and bang bang sauce. $12 Each

OR Build Your Own Burger starting at $10 and add any gourmet topping mentioned above ($1 each) All Burgers come with fries! Substitute for House Salad or Onion Rings for $2

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Passport Eligible Event!

GREEK ISLES AROUND THE WORLD DINNER EVENT

NOVEMBER 9 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

FEATURED MENU Spanakopita Pita Toasts with tzatziki Spinach Salad with Feta, Olives, Tomatoes, & Onion Leg of lamb Shrimp Saganaki Lemon-Roasted Potatoes with Oregano Baked Eggplant Dessert Karithopita (Walnut and Olive Oil Cake) Reserve

NOW $38 per person

NOVEMBER 15

2-4 P.M.

CHOCOLATE MAKING Class The Williamsburg Chocolatier, Maryann Boho will teach the art of chocolate making. This will be an interactive class and you'll be able to take home everything you make! $40 per person

NOVEMBER 17

10-11 A.M.

BOW-MAKING Class Join member Daria Lowe for an interactive bow-making class let’s get crafty just in time for the holidays! $10 per person (Please bring your scissors)

California Central Valley Wine Tasting Thursday, November 16th 5:30 p.m.

Build-Your-Own Fish Taco Station Sourdough Bread Sliders California Melt Avocado Toast with Tomatoes and Parmesan Santa Maria Tri-Tip Steak California Rolls Wine Club $25 Orange Dreamcicle Cheesecake All Other $35

Family

PUMPKIN PIE MAKING with Chef Josh Wednesday, November 22 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Snacks provided during baking!

Ages 5 & Up, Accompanied by an adult $15 pp

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Thanksgiving BUFFET

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD 11:30-2:00 P.M. Seasonal Salad Bar Charcutier And Cheese Display Waldorf Salad Carving Station: Roasted Turkey & Honey Glazed Ham Baked Salmon With A Roasted Tomato Cream Potato Bar – Mashed, Sweet and Roasted Green Bean Casserole Honey-Ginger Glazed Carrots Traditional And Cornbread Stuffing Kid’s Table; Chicken Tenders, French Fries, Mac-N-Cheese Assorted Pies And Cakes $51 ++ pp Adults $25++ Children Also Available To- Go Pickup Times; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

by Megan Stephens Membership Director

THANKS AND GIVING : TWO THINGS THAT MAKE THE HOSPITALITY WORLD GO-ROUND Since the pandemic, there have been countless discussions in the hospitality world about labor and what the future holds. Since fewer people are exploring a career in the hospitality field, it means that retaining and recruiting staff continues to be a top priority.

Our focus is currently equally on employee culture as it is on club (member) culture. The ICYCC membership committee is proud to share that those efforts are yielding great results.

Engagement and employee participation are up and programming and development opportunities have been made readily available not only to enhance member service but to empower and invest more in each other. I want to thank membership committee member Ken Brammer for assisting me in taking the lead in executing these developmental opportunities, keeping us an employer of choice in the Northern Neck.

Members play a large role in the employee culture. I’m now circling back to my “thanks and the giving” headline - Often a smile, a “thank you” or an inquiry into how someone’s day is going is all it takes to make someone feel connected and a part of something great. Our staff is committed to helping facilitate this connection with you and we hope you will reciprocate - our club community is better together.

WELCOME! William & Nancy Atwill

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TURF

By Pete Stephens As autumn sets in and winter approaches, maintaining healthy turf is just as important now

With the change in seasons, you may experience longer drying times after rain

as it is in the heat of the summer. The team has been preparing the turf for the upcoming colder

events and frost which may affect cart rulings and start times. Please visit the course

temperatures, as well as the environmental stresses coming next season. With the proper preparation and nutrition, we will ensure the playing surfaces will remain in great shape.

What does getting the turf ready for fall and winter look like? It involves many actions related to proper nutrition, which promote a healthy root system and stacks up the carbohydrates for

conditions page of the website to see the cart ruling or any delays in effect. This page is updated by 7:30 a.m. daily.

Please repair your ball marks left on the greens, fill your divots with sand from the divot bottles or buckets on certain tees, and always observe and follow the cart ruling for the day. It is important to remember that following these

winter storage. This promotes disease resistance during the next season. Other actions include cultural practices such as: dew removal, brushing, aerification, topdressing, and wetting

rules, which will make for a much better golfing experience for everyone including yourself both during the winter and 2024 playing season.

agent applications for improved root development.

We look forward to seeing you all on the course and around the club campus. Have a Great November!

Trees have been a hot topic lately. The rapidly deteriorating maple tree that was in front of the Warmest Regards clubhouse was removed in early October. Some Peter S. Stephens, CGCS of the equipment used for removal damaged the cart path in front of the Pro Shop and this has since been repaired. I would like to thank member Drew Ransone and Chesapeake Tree Service for both the tree removal and making the necessary repairs to the cart path in a timely manner.

You will notice new plantings throughout the campus - from new trees, shrubs and flowers planted at the clubhouse to replacement trees on #15 and #16 along with cedar trees on club drive.

Golf News Congratulations to our 2023 Club Champions!

MEN’S & WGA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 18-HOLE WGA CHAMPION: KAY STOUT MEN’S CHAMPION: BOB GILLISIPIE WOMEN’S FIRST FLIGHT: 1ST LOW GROSS - 189 ELLIE DAVIS 2ND LOW GROSS - 195 KENDALL MINTON 1ST LOW NET - 156 BARBARA FENTRESS 2ND LOW NET - 160 MOLLY GATCHELL WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT: 1ST GROSS - 163 KAY STOUT 2ND GROSS - 170 SUSAN FOX MEN’S FIRST FLIGHT: LOW GROSS - 183 BRIAN CLARKE LOW NET - 146 RAY MAYNARD MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT: 1ST LOW GROSS - 158 BOB GILLISPIE 2ND LOW GROSS - 160 KEVIN CRAWFORD

Upcoming Events 11/6 & 11/7

Aerification - Course Closed

11/11

Tough Day Scramble

11/17

Butterball Betterball

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOUR YOUNG ICYCC GOLFERS!

NHS GOLFERS STATE RUNNER-UPS! (INDIAN CREEK IS THEIR HOME COURSE!!)

LHS GOLFER 4TH PLACE AT STATES

LEIGHTON DEW & TYLER BRENT

USKIDS GOLF TOURNAMENT WINNER BECKHAM CHAPMAN

LEIGHTON DEW

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COACH GEORGE NOW HAS ONE OF THE TOP STRINGING MACHINES IN THE WORLD. THE ERGO ONE IS USED FOR MOST MAJOR PROFES TENNS TOURNAMENTS. IT'S AN AMAZING MACHINE. WE CAN NOW SAY YOUR STRINGS ARE EXACTLY 54LBS WHEN WE STRING AT 54LBS.

Administrative

Food & Beverage

Golf

BRIAN DARLAK, CCM GENERAL MANAGER 804.435.1340 EXT 107 BDARLAK@ICYCC.COM

SARAH SUTTON FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR 804.435.1340 EXT 109 SSUTTON@ICYCC.COM

ANDREW GEESEY, PGA HEAD PRO AGEESEY@ICYCC.COM

MEGAN STEPHENS MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR 804.435.1340 EXT 104 MEGAN@ICYCC.COM

CHEF JOSH KILLIAN 804.435.1340 EXT 110 CHEF@ICYCC.COM

JENNIFER MASON EVENT COORDINATOR 804.435.1340 EXT 115 JMASON@ICYCC.COM WINDLEY "LEY" GAULDING BUSINESS MANAGER 804.435.1340 EXT 105 WGAULDING@ICYCC.COM WENDY OTTERSTEDT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 804.435.1340 EXT 106 WOTTERSTEDT@ICYCC.COM

AARON CAMPBELL DINING ROOM MANAGER 804.435.1340 EXT 110 ACAMPBELL@ICYCC.COM

GOLF SHOP 804.435.1340 EXT 101 GOLFSHOP@ICYCC.COM

PETER STEPHENS, CGCS GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT 804.435.2470 (O) 804.436.4059 (C) PSTEPHENS@ICYCC.COM

Racquet GEORGE CHRISTOFORATOS, USPTA, PTR RACQUET SPORTS DIRECTOR 804.435.1340 EXT 102 TENNIS@ICYCC.COM

Board of Directors BARBARA FENTRESS, CLUB PRESIDENT DEBBIE GILLISPIE KEN KOPOCIS BARBARA MAIT MARTHA MATTHEISEN BARBARA MAYNARD MIKE PETTY JIM PURCELL RICK SAUNDERS STEVE SMITHGALL KATHRYN WAINSCOTT BOB WAYLAND VIEW FULL CONTACT INFO

hours of operation GOLF COURSE: 8-6 P.M.

CURBSIDE CARRYOUT TUESDAY-SUNDAY, 11:00-8:00 P.M. SKIPJACK & WILLOW OAKS TERRACE TUESDAY-SUNDAY 11:30- 9:00 P.M., LAST RESERVATION 8:30 P.M. 1955 THURSDAY-SATURDAY 4:30 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. LAST RESERVATION 8:30 P.M. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED POOLSIDE ORDERING TUESDAY-SUNDAY, 11:30-6:00 P.M. CLUB WEBSITE: ICYCC.COM CLUB PHONE: 804.435.1340 TENNIS CENTER: 804.435.2713 GOLF SHOP: 804.435.3130