April Newsletter 2024

GOLF

APRIL 6

OPENING DAY FEATURING THE 2024 BOURBON SCRAMBLE

APRIL 11

WINE & WEDGES

APRIL 13

MASTERS PAR 3 9-HOLE EVENT

APRIL 19

MIZUNO FITTING DAY

APRIL 21

MIXED SCRAMBLE

APRIL 27

MEN’S HANDICAP TOURNAMENT

SOCIAL

APRIL 2 TWISTED TUESDAY FEATURING “BURGER NIGHT”

APRIL 5 FIRST FRIDAY Live Music By “Just Dan”

APRIL 9 TRIVIA NIGHT

APRIL 10 MAH JONGG

APRIL 16 BUNCO

APRIL 18

APRIL 19

PINOT NOIR TASTING Wine Club Event

BATIK PAINT NIGHT

APRIL 25 DINNER & SPEAKER EVENT FEATURING AUTHOR, CRAIG SHIRLEY

RACQUET

APRIL 13-14 SPRING DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP

CHECK THE CLUB CALENDAR FOR MEN’S, LADIES AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES HAPPENING WEEKLY1

YACHT

APRIL 20

“Hello Sunshine” Spring Fling Dinner & Dance Celebration Event

FROM THE BOARD ROOM

President’s Message

BY BARBARA FENTRESS

Welcome to Spring!This is the time of year that our Club kicks into high gear with the activity areas – Sock Burning to start the boating season, golf organized play beginning, and outdoor racquet courts getting maintenance for play. I want to bring to your attention two Board updates.

FABULOUS PAVILION

Visit the new Pavilion at the docks! Both the pavilion and the docks are Club-wide amenities available for all members to enjoy.The planning & construction of the pavilion each came in under their budgets of $23,800 and $216,780 respectively with actuals of + $12,975 and $207,963 Thank you to the Blue Heron society donors who contributed to this construction We are using the Sock Burning as a soft opening before a Grand Opening later in the Spring. This building is used by dinner clubs, book clubs, golf groups, Bible study groups, private parties, ICYC, visiting yacht clubs and other special events throughout the year. An ad hoc committee headed by Mary Kay Rotert, Tony Ennis, and Kim Pate championed the project over a number of years with considerable input from the House, Planning & Finance Committees. Golf, Green & Grounds, Racquet and Food & Beverage were all consulted throughout the planning process for size and location. Thank you to the many club members for making this a success. You can reserve the Pavilion for use by contacting Jennifer Mason. Look for the Grand Opening announcement. (See photos below)

OPINIONS APLENTY

The Board and committees value the input of our fellow members, hence we do many surveys. We hear YOU! As you can imagine, feedback always covers the many sides of an issue so we try to ferret out the majority views. Thank you to the numerous members who read the By-law change recommendations. Governance revised their recommendations based on received feedback. Food & Beverage shares every specific comment made from meals with the staff and committee. Golf heard the priorities reflected in the large survey a few months ago. Racquet is developing its survey and is due to send that out soon.

The feedback we hear is considered with each major decision the Board makes. It is our job to ensure the long-term viability of our Club and to do that we need everyone’s involvement Thank you for your continued input

FROM THE KITCHEN

Join us every First Friday! Dine or Just Drop In To Say Hello!

FIRST FRIDAY FIRST FRIDAY FIRST FRIDAY

Live Music with “JUST DAN”

+ 1/2 Off Drinks!

Friday, April 5th from 5:30-8pm

Get ready for an evening of diverse music covering several genres. Just Dan is a local Gloucester resident who has performed all over the east coast. You’ll enjoy cover songs from leading artists like: Frank Sinatra, James Taylor, Kenny Chesney, Neil diamond, Alabama, Elton John, Jimmy Buffet, Alan Jackson, Jackson Brown, Willie Nelson, Billy Joel, and many more. Something for everyone.

Dining? Reserve a table for dinner and enjoy the evening with us.

TRIVIANIGHT

Thursday,April9 5:30pm EnjoyaMexicanbuffet

Burger Night

JOIN US FOR A GOURMET MENU FILLED WITH CREATIVE AND UNIQUE BURGER COMBINATIONS!

BOURSIN BURGER

ON TOASTED CROISSANT WITH BOURSIN CHEESE, LETTUCE, TOMATO, RED ONION AND PICKLE

TUESDAY 5-8PM

SMOKEHOUSE BURGER WITH CARMALIZED ONION, BACON, SMOKED CHECDAR AN SWEET BABY RAY’S

BREAKFAST BURGER WITH BACON, EGG, CHEDDAR JACK ON WHITE TOAST WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION AND PICKLE

CAJUN TUNA BURGER

ON BRIOCHE BUN WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO AND REMOULADE

APLINE BURGER WITH SAUTEED MUSHROOM, SWISS CHEESE AND TRUFFLE OIL ON BRIOCHE BUN

JOIN US!

Dinner&Speaker Event withAuthor CraigShirley

Dinnerfollowedbyaspecial programwithfour-timecritically praisedbest-sellingauthoron RonaldReagan.

6:00p.m. Thursday

April25th,2024

EntreeSelection,Choiceof: ChickenNormandyor

GrilledMarinatedTri-TipSipolin

$37pp,Servedwithhousesaladand seasonaldessert

2024-2025

Schedule of Events

AUSTRALIAN WINES

WINES ((WITH THEMED FOOD WITH THEMED FOOD SSTATIONS TATIONS) )

WASHINTON STATE WASHINTON STATE WINES AND GOURMET WINES AND GOURMET NORTH-WEST SEAFOOD NORTH-WEST SEAFOOD

WINES

FRENCH

10% DISCOUNT ON WINE BOTTLE PURCHASE FROM WINE MENU WHEN DINING AT THE CLUB CORKAGE FEE DISCOUNTED 50%

WINE DINNER DISCOUNTS (MINIMUM $20 OFF)

WINE & FOOD STATION EVENT DISCOUNTS (MINIMUM $10 OFF)

WINE TASTING DISCOUNT (MINIMUM $5 OFF)

10% OVER WHOLESALE FOR TAKE-HOME PURCHASE

KNOWLEDGEABLE ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING WINES FROM VENDORS

PRIORITY RESERVATIONS FOR ALL WINE EVENTS

Wine Club Members can reserve space 48 hours prior to Non-Wine Club Members. Members will be notified prior to each event reservation block opening via email.

Please note that Wine Club Members may not reserve seats or tables for Non-Wine Club Members during the pre-registration window.

Those making a reservation should add each guest, by name, to the reservation. Please note that the system will only allow the member making the reservation to add or adjust the guests for their reservation/table.

We will make every effort to accommodate our Wine Club Members, but space is limited, sign up early!

April 18

5:30 p.m.

$25 wine club / $35 All Others

WITH VERLANE HARGROW MACK FIBER AND MIX MEDIA ARTIST

Learn all the basics of batik, resist, tools and process to include designing a wax painting to dyeing and wax removal with artist Verlane H. Mack. The project taught during this workshop has been designed to give you an introduction and a general foundation in the art of batiks You will be introduced to traditional and untraditional form of resist, and a variety of wax resist applications.

Your final project will be a multi-color batik fabric that can either be stapled to stretcher bars for hanging on a wall as art, frame, sewn into a throw pillow, clothing or a quilt. Students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to make more complicated projects in the advance batik classes offered throughout the year Please wear protective garments, an apron or clothing you do not care if ink or dye gets on them.

So please bring images, design inspirations and/or your creative imagination.

$50, includes all materials

Membership Matters

by Megan Stephens, Membership Director

It’sPartyTime!

We have so many reasons to celebrate this month and I love that we are using connecting with friends as our reason to gather. The Club officially starts its block party season in Weems at the home of Darcie & Blair Nelsen. Block parties are one of our newest ways to help you meet and connect with other club members living near you in a completely casual and social way. If you live in Weems and you have not seen an invite come through by email, please let me know and we will be sure to get you on the Weems VIP list! Next up is White Stone, so if you live in White Stone, watch your email over the next two weeks for your chance to connect to club member neighbors!

This is an event for ICYCC members in various locations, but if you have an interested neighbor, please bring them along!

HELP YOUR CLUB GROW

Offer a “Get out of the House Free” day pass to someone you think may be interestedSee the Club Office for this card.

Bring someone to a meal at the club - ICYCC will treat your prospective guest to their meal, simply let us know you’re entertaining!

Realtors - Use the club for lunch and we treat not only the prospect by the realtor as well. This introduction has been valuable to new buyers in our area.

Sign up to play with your guest in a member guest event - we refund your entry if your guest joins within the following few months

Bring your prospective member to a club event - what better way to get a feel for club life then introducing them to the great people we have!

$1000 credit given for each new member applicant you sponsor! You must be the primary sponsor and it can be shared however you’d like. This is a program to drive capital improvements around the Club Campus!

Ends August 30th, 2024

COMMODORE’S CORNER

ByRandyGraham,Commodore

A Communicating Club

I recently had the opportunity to work in Indian Creek’s booth at the Richmond Boat Show. While there, a member of the Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club came up who was not a member of the Yacht Club. Upon hearing that, I grabbed a copy of the Yacht Club’s hot-off-the-press “Rock the Bay” Boating & Events Calendar for 2024. Flipping to the 2024 Events listing in the brochure, I was able to walk the member through the extensive list of Cruises (for both large & small boats), Educational Events, and Social Events which Yacht Club members gain access to for just $40 per year. As we finished, I had the feeling that the Yacht Club would soon be gaining a new member!

As I reflected on that, I realized how challen that the Yacht Club is doing on a continui and true means (such as this Commodore’s such as the Yacht Club’s venture into socia willingly agreed to head up an informal com and make sure we don’t miss any opportunit

Your 2024 Bridge has planned the most com years of membership in the club; our task at to participate.

I hope to see you at one of our events soon!

Randy Graham Commodore

SHellounshine!

APRIL 20TH

DRINKS, DINNER & DANCING DRINKS, DINNER & DANCING

GOLF NEWS

By Andrew Geesey, PGA Professional

ICYCC enjoyed a fantastic weekend for the Junior Spring FourBall Championship 60 Players both guys and girls competed for a chance to win the coveted title! What makes this event special is the strength of this field and that the boys and girls compete against each other Despite being early in the season, the winning total of -16 for the two day event. The winning team was able to shoot 63 on Sunday to give them a 6 shot victory! Thank you to all the members that supported.

SIGNING UP FOR EVENTS

As the season kicks off, we remind you to go on to the golf calendar and register for the tournaments and weekly play for the season! For non league events please follow the steps to register for events!

Go to the golf calendar and click on the event you would like to register for 1.

Click the button that says "click here to register" 2.

$40forFourWeeks

Wine

Mizuno

GOLF NEWS CONTINUED

The new fiscal year is here and we are excited to announce that your monthly golf dues now include the monthly driving range, as well as, the handicap fee. If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact the golf shop.

We have launched an online page to show past events and upcoming events on our website To see these events please follow the steps below:

PRO TIP OF THE MONTH

When in the bunker most people with consitent contact. One way to work on that is through working on entry point in the sand.

Step 1: When practicing, draw a line 3 inches behind the ball

Step 2: Make a swing and see where you have entered in the sand. Most players enter too far behind the golf ball in the sand causing the club to decelerate or bounce into the golf ball!

Step 3: If you entered the sand too far behind the golf ball on swing one, try to hit the sand in front of the line to exaggerate. Adjusting weight distribution between the front and the back foot can assist in doing so. Putting more weight on your front foot can help you hit closer to the line. Make sure to continue to swing hard and through in a bunker. The club never touches the ball, its the sand that throws the ball out.

Starting in 2024, you will also see a member discount on apparel. Members will get a 10% on such apparel when purchasing in the pro shop. We have seen the arrival of the following apparel vendors to start the season, Sunice, Swannies, Adidias, SophieBella

Handicap 1-9: One Mulligan and Option to play one tee forward on one hole

Handicap 10-19: Two Mulligans and Option to play one tee forward on two holes

Handicap 20+: Three Mulligans and Option to play one tee forward on three holes

$15 ENTRY FEE

ENJOY A POST-ROUND DRINK IN THE CLUBHOUSE FOLLOWING PLAY (AND STAY FOR DINNER TOO!)

BUFFET MENU (OPTIONAL)

SEASONAL SALAD DISPLAY

BUILD YOUR SLIDER: SHRIMP-TUNA-CHICKEN SALAD ROASTED RED PEPPER SOUP CHIMICHURRI TRI-TIP WITH ONIONS AND PEPPERS GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HONEY-BOURBON BBQ SAUCE WILD RICE AND VEGETABLE OF THE DAY ASSORTED COOKIES AND BROWNIES

$23++

Turf Talk

ByPeteStephens,CGCS

As this article is coming out, we are wrapping up the greens spring aerification and topdressing. Everything went according to plan and the weather was perfect for this procedure. The course dried out just in time for another successful VSGA tournament, the Junior Four-Ball Championship. We can begin to see the bermudagrass breaking dormancy throughout the whole course as spring is arriving and the trees are flowering and budding out. The team will be addressing the landscaping this month at the beautiful new waterfront pavilion.

The golf course and grounds team are excited to begin the season with new programs, the return of our part-time seasonal team members, plus the arrival of four new team members from Guatemala, and the team has been working together to make their time here welcoming and productive. This is an exciting venture for the Golf Course and Grounds department and the Club as it might open opportunities in other departments.

The golf survey during this past winter continues to guide our focus, as well as, the golf course budget. There have been questions about why can’t we just add sand to the bunkers to improve the playability of the bunker? This is a great question! The bunkers are a high priority for the golf course maintenance team. It is one of our goals to renovate a couple of test bunkers with new and different materials to see which one will be the best fit in the way of material, playability and cost for ICYCC. As bunkers age, they become contaminated with organic material from algae, grass clippings, tree debris and subsurface material such as silt and clay. These contaminants build a layer in the sand creating a seal that reduces and completely stops water infiltration. Many of our bunkers are getting to this stage, while some of our bunkers have a low level of sand and are contaminated with gravel from the subsurface drainage system. Adding sand to our bunkers might buy another year or maybe two, however the problem remains, the bunkers still will not drain, and the gravel will float to the top soon after the sand is added, wasting both money and time. The USGA will be here in June to evaluate the course, which includes bunker conditions, and we are looking forward to what they have to say.

The GC&G team is looking forward to another great season and to see you all out on the course and grounds.

ICYCC Members Only

Doubles Championship

Doubles Club Championships

A Level 4.0 and up

B Level 2.5 - 3.5.

Cost: 30.00 per player

Men’s, Womens, Mixed doubles Tournament will be double elimination or Round Robin depending on the number of players.

Yoga Class

Yoga with Tessa

Mondays a 2pm

Wednesdays at 1pm

$10 Per Session

$50 Per Month, Unlimited

Held in the Indoor Racquet Center

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