Agawam Hunt May 2016 Newsletter

Agawam Hunt May 2016

From the Desk of the General Manager Jennifer Croce Dear Agawam Members, Greetings. April was a great month at Agawam. We kicked the season off with the ABCD Scramble and had more players this year than in the past. I’d like to send a special thanks to Norm, Josh and the pro shop team for marketing this event so effectively. The Spring Showcase was our next big event in April. Thank you to all members who attended and a special thanks to those members who were able to bring prospective members with them. We had a great turn-out and had our first family join the day after the showcase! Please join us in welcoming Kelly and Heather Fowler and their five year old daughter, Ansley. Thank you very much to their sponsoring member, Hillary Fagan and their secondary sponsors, the Burokers. After showing off our Club, our Golf Course Superintendent, Drew Cummins and his team jumped in to prepare the course for season. The team started at 4:30am and ended at 6:00pm. After 15 staff members put in 170 man hours of work, all 20 greens were aerated, cleaned off, seeded, fertilized and top-dressed with sand. Sand was swept in to fill holes, greens were rolled and we were open for play. Later in this edition, you’ll find links to videos where you can see the team in action! Drew, special thanks to you and your team for not only taking care of the course but also for being flexible and waiting until after our annual Spring Showcase! Finally, we ended the month by recognizing our administrative staff on Administration Day. Ellen and Inez had deliveries coming to the main office all day starting with a box of baked goods, then came a giant basket of Godiva chocolate followed by a beautiful spring pitcher filled with a flower arrangement. Ladies, thank you so much for all of the administrative support you provide the team on a daily basis!

Coming up in May, we have some great social activities on the calendar. We started the month off with a very successful Prime Rib and Popover Night. Members and their guests attended the event, and the return of the popover was a big hit! Coming up this week, we will be celebrating Cinco De Mayo on Thursday . Looking to the weekend, we will be celebrating Kentucky Derby Day. Please join us for the two most exciting minutes of sports.

The race will be cheered, mint juleps will be sipped, derby fare will be served and showy hats will be judged! The following day, we will be celebrating Mother’s Day with a grand buffet that is sure to delight Mom! We will feature several Throwback Thursday nights including Sushi and Sake, Tapas and Tap Beer and Seafood and Specialty Cocktails. Rounding out the dining options are our Sunday Family Meals which consist of Italian Night, Piping Hot Pot Pies and Joe’s Famous Chicken. Please bring the family out to dine and to meet other families who belong to Agawam. We will wrap up the month of May with a Memorial Day Cookout that is sure to delight.

Please RSVP today to join us for these social and dining experiences at the clubhouse.

Finally, it’s hard to believe with the chill in the air, but the pool and snack bar will officially open for season on May 27th. Look for increased service and healthier options at the snack bar this year. The pool is full and the water is heating, so we’ll be ready for your family and friends to enjoy the beautiful, refreshing pools at Agawam!

As always, we look forward to seeing you at your Club.

Cheers, Jen.

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New Traditions Are Being Made Just a quick thank you for making things run so smoothly last night:) All of us had a great time (we have 13 kids between us so nice to have a night without them!) and also love the club for our kids! We are excited about a great summer ahead! Making 'girls' night' a monthly thing going forward!

Please also thank Joe and all of the staff :) everyone was happy to meet 'our new GM' and Joe and to see some new faces in the dining room too!

Agawam Member

We Are Being Liked & Shared On Social Media My wife and I had a lovely dinner in a warm and cozy environment. The food and service was excellent. Love the golf course as well!

Facebook Posting by Agawam Guest

Our Service Is Being Recognized The membership enjoyed a wonderful luncheon to accompany our business meeting. We extend our compliments to the entire staff that made sure all amenities, service and dining were exceptional.

President, RIGCSA

We Are Creating Memories For Brides and Grooms Gray has been very pleasant to work with from meeting with us when we booked the venue to meeting with us at the tasting.

Agawam Bride

We Are Exceeding Member Expectations …...My friends and I were playing golf when a golf cart pulled up behind us and not liking an audience we asked if he would like to go ahead before we hit. Before he pulled ahead we started to talk and I realized this must be “Joe”. We were only kidding when one of the ladies said “oh, I thought you were bringing us hot coffee”. We all laughed but lo and behold when we were on the next hole he delivered pot of coffee, milk, cups, stirrers, and covers ( I guess he forgot the danish)!

Please tell him we do not expect this kind of service but the fact that he did that will long be remembered. You both bring such a wealth of knowledge and experience and overall good spirit to the club and I for one am most thankful…..we should have hats made that say “Let’s Make Agawam Great Again”.

Agawam Member

Social Happenings MAY 2016 Thursdays in May (except May 5th) Throwback Thursday Theme Menus (limited a la carte menu also available) Sundays in May (except May 8th) Sunday Family Night (buffet style — no a la carte menu available) May 5th, Thursday Cinco De Mayo (buffet style — no a la carte menu available) May 7th, Saturday ESCAPE DINNER SERIES Kentucky Derby Day May 8th, Sunday Mother’s Day Brunch May 30th, Monday Memorial Day Cookout

Schedule subject to change

In The Kitchen With Chef Joe M. and his culinary team Joe B., DJ & Nicole

Throwback Thursday May 12th Sushi & Sake May 19th Tapas & Tap Beer May 26th Seafood & Specialty Cocktails

Sunday Family Meals May 1st Prime Rib & Popovers May 15th Italian Night May 22nd Piping Hot Pot Pies May 29th Chef Joe’s Famous Fried Chicken

DINNER BUFFET Prime Rib Popovers Vegetable Du Jour Tossed Salad Pasta Marsala with Roasted Broccoli, Cauliflower and Peppers

KID’S BUFFET Chicken Fingers & French Fries Buttered Pasta Adults $29.00++ / Kid’s $10++

A la carte menu will not be served on this evening.

For reservations, please email reservations@agawamhunt.org or Call 401.434.0980

Thursday, May 5th Cinco de Mayo Buffet Menu 2016 Nachos & cheese Radish slaw Black bean soup Quesadilla’s Cheese, tomato, scallions, chilies Baja fish taco Flour tortilla, crispy fish, cabbage, pickled onion, Avocado crema Chicken tostada Roast chicken, jack cheese, refried beans, salsa cruda Taco & Burrito Bar Steak, chicken, ground beef, Assorted add ons Yellow rice and black beans Tres Leche Ice cream bar with Churro cups For reservations, please email reservations@agawamhunt.org or Call 401.434.0980

Cinco De Mayo themed buffet will be served Limited A la carte menu will be offered on this evening Adults: $26++ / Kids $12++

ESCAPE DINNER SERIES WIN Saturday May 7th PLACE Agawam Hunt SHOW Cocktails 4:30pm Buffet Dinner

142nd Kentucky Derby Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Buffet Menu 2016 Wellfleet Oysters with Hawk Island Mignonette Radish & Fennel Salad with Cumin Coriander Broth Crabcake Whole Grain Remoulade and Garlic Pickles Sweet potato hash Lamb Lollipops with Yuzu Aioli Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Ginger chutney Andouille Sausage - Black Eyed Peas Garganelli Pasta with Pork Sausage, Rapini and Parmesan Cheese Sticky Toffee Pudding Woodford Reserve Strawberries Derby Adults $32.00++ Limited a la carte menu also being served

5:00-7:00pm POST TIME 6:34pm Ladies, Don’t Forget Your Hats!

A prize will be awarded to the fair lady with the most beautiful “Chapeau”!!!

RSVP For This Fun Event By emailing reservations@agawamhunt.org or calling (401) 434-0890 Make plans to dine, drink & cheer your favorite horse to victory.

ALL are welcome. Don’t miss out on this Equestrian Blast!

Mother’s Day Brunch Menu Soup Sliced fruit platter Pineapples melons strawberries kiwi grapes

Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 8th 12:00-2:30pm

Muffins and scones Sugar snap pea salad with feta and prosciutto Traditional smoked salmon, egg yolk, egg whites, capers, red onion, cream cheese and pumpernickel Egg and omelet station whole scrambled or omelet (onion, peppers, ham, cheese, broccoli, spinach, bacon, tomato and mushroom) Crisp bacon and breakfast sausages Roasted herbed potato Carved seared sirloin horseradish cream ,caramelized mushroom and onion Baked Statler Chicken Breast wild rice and Couscous salad Mixed green salad With an assortment of dressings rolls and butter Penne with butter, sauce, and cheese chicken fingers fries Bbq and ketchup Ricotta squares with cherry and blueberry Chocolate cake Raspberry and lemon cream cake

For reservations, please email reservations@agawamhunt.org or Call 401.434.0980 $38.00++ / 15.00++

Throwback Thursday Sushi and Sake Thursday, May 12th

For reservations, please email reservations@agawamhunt.org or Call 401.434.0980

Sunday Family Meal A Night In Italy Sunday, May 15th

For reservations, please email reservations@agawamhunt.org or Call 401.434.0980

For reservations, please email reservations@agawamhunt.org or Call 401.434.0980

For reservations, please email reservations@agawamhunt.org or Call 401.434.0980

For reservations, please email reservations@agawamhunt.org or Call 401.434.0980

Sunday Family Meal Sunday, May 29th

Chef Joe’s Famous Fried Chicken For reservations, please email reservations@agawamhunt.org or Call 401.434.0980

Memorial Day Cookout Save the Date Monday, May 30th 12:00—3:00pm

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Kid’s, Tween’s and Teen’s Committees CALLING ALL AGAWAM KIDS AGES 7-17 IT’S TIME TO LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD! Why should parent’s have all the fun at Agawam?

We are forming three new committees at Agawam this year.

A Kid’s, a Tween’s and a Teen’s Committee so that you can tell us what you want at YOUR club!

If you are interested in meeting new friends and making your club more fun and exciting for you and your friends, then join the Kid’s, Tween’s or Teen’s Committee.

If you are between the ages of 7 and 17 and are interested in joining one of these committees, please contact Jen Croce, General Manager at jcroce@agawamhunt.org by May 20th.

After everyone signs up, we’ll set dates that are convenient for our first meetings.

Sports Camp Sports Camp is designed for children ages 7 and up and runs the following four (4) weeks this summer: June 13 – June 17, June 20 – June 24, August 15 – August 19, and August 22 – August 26. Campers will have the choice of full or half-day schedules offering Golf, Tennis, Squash and Swim.

Sports Camp Daily Schedule

Junior Camp Junior Camp is designed for children ages 4-6 and aims to offer a fun and traditional summer program! Junior Camp promises to be fun for young children! Each day, campers will participate in structured half-hour lessons offered by our golf, tennis and squash instructors and will also receive swim lessons from our certified lifeguards. Additionally, campers will have plenty of time to have fun and form lasting friendships while playing sports, doing arts & crafts, or just enjoying some free time swimming in the pool.

Junior Camp Daily Schedule 9:00-9:15

Drop-Off

9:15-9:45

Tennis Lesson

9:45-10:00

Snack

10:00-11:30 Arts & Crafts/Games 11:30–12:00 Golf Lesson 12:00–1:15 Lunch/Free Swim 1:15-1:45

Squash Lesson

1:45-2:15

Swim Lesson

2:15 – 3:00 Swim/Free Play 3:00—3:15

Dismissal

Look for a separate info from the Racquets team for Racquets Academy and Junior Swingers!

Drop Off: 9:00-9:15 Golf Lesson: 9:15-11:15 Swim/Lunch: 11:15-12:45 Tennis Lesson: 12:45-1:45 Squash Lesson: 1:45-2:45 Dismissal: 2:45-3:00

Agawam has camps designed for children of all ages, for those looking to specialize in certain sports and for kids seeking variety! Camps are open to members and non-members, so spread the word and sign up early!

Please Click Here For Sports Camp Forms Please Click Here For Junior Camp Forms Sign-up forms and additional information for Sports Camp and Junior Camp are linked. Completed forms may be returned to the Business Office, faxed to (401) 4355271, or scanned to agawamcamps@gmail.com.

Registration is due by June 1, 2016.

Camp sign-ups received after June 1, 2016, result in a $50 late charge.

Drew’s Digs What’s happening on your course?

Let’s ask Drew Cummings, Golf Course Superintendent

After Agawam was shown off during Spring Showcase, our Golf Course Superintendent, Drew Cummins and his team jumped in to prepare the course for season.

The team started at 4:30am and ended at 6:00pm.

After 15 staff members put in 170 man hours of work, all 20 greens were aerated, cleaned off, seeded, fertilized and top-dressed with sand. Sand was swept in to fill holes, greens were rolled and we were open for play.

Drew, special thanks to you and your team for not only taking care of the course but also for being flexible and waiting until after our annual Spring Showcase.

Follow these links to see the crew in action! https://drive.google.com/a/agawamhunt.org/file/d/0B9lx6T3VDZsRZEtDZjYwUnAwaTQ/view?ts=57277ce2. https://drive.google.com/a/agawamhunt.org/file/d/0B9lx6T3VDZsRM2dreE5aS3Y4RDg/view?ts=57277cef

May

June

July

May 1st to 8th

June 9th

July 10th

Indoor Club Championship

Ladies Grass Court Member/Guest Round Robin (Lunch)

Breakfast @ Wimbledon & Wooden Racquets Round Robin

June 16th

July 14th to 16th

Gentlemen Grass Court Member/Guest Round Robin (Dinner)

Invitational Father/Son

May 14th Club Parent/Child Clay Tournament st

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May 21 to 22

Member/Guest Clay Tournament

July 28th Ladies Grass Court Member/Guest Round Robin (Dinner)

August

September

December

August 1st to 8th

September 15tDh

December 9th

Grass Court Club Championship

Ladies Grass Court Member/Guest Round Robin (Lunch)

Indoor Junior Tournament

August 11th and 13th Open Grass Court Tournament August 28th Junior Grass Tournament

Norm’s News This weekend turns May 1st and with that comes the start of the heart of our member golf activities and tournaments. Golf programs for the men, women, and junior members begin just in time for the weather to break and the grounds to take on their colors in full bloom.

JUNIOR GOLF

Our spring junior golf program begins this Sunday with the first of four Sunday afternoon clinics.

Juniors 10 and over begin at 3:30pm for 45 minutes followed by the younger juniors, ages 5-9, at 4:30pm. The forecast for Sunday is not cooperating but we will make a decision first thing Sunday morning whether to cancel or try. If you would like to sign-up your son or daughter, please email Josh or call the golf shop.

The PGA Junior League is a great opportunity for junior golfers to participate in a fun team environment. The tentative schedule has been set for the matches. We are still taking registrations if any junior is still interested in joining the team. If you have any questions please call the golf shop or email Josh.

WOMEN'S GOLF

The Agawam ―Ladies of the Links‖ kick-off their 2016 season on Thursday May 12 with their annual cocktail party at 5pm in the Golf Lounge. This is a meet and greet with a short discussion about the 2016 season and the events that they will be looking forward to. The ladies will start their Thursday morning golf the following Thursday, May 19, with the Opening ―Play with the Pro’s Scramble.‖ This is a 9am start that runs about nine holes and concludes with an optional lunch around noon. Email, call or sign-up outside the golf shop.

MEN’S GOLF

Two major men’s events have already started. Individual qualifying started in April and continues into May for the Atwood Bowl and President’s Cup tournaments. The Atwood Bowl is a two man team match play event with your net qualifying score to determine your playing partner. The first round of matches must be played on Saturday, May 21 at the posted morning starting time. The remaining matches are played in monthly intervals and arranged by the teams remaining. Qualifying rounds must be announced before teeing off and you must be accompanied by at least one other member. All play is from the black tees. The defending champions are Mike Costello and Walter Hunter. They are exempt and will be the second seed team. Atwood Bowl qualifying ends on Thursday, May 19 at 6pm.

Norm’s News The other men’s spring major tournament is the President’s Cup individual match play championship. This is a 16 player match play event with and individual net qualifying score to determine the field and the matches. Matches must be completed in a monthly interval and are arranged by the players. Qualifying runs through May 31 and the lowest 15 and the defending Champion, John Parziale will be seeded into match play. The qualifying format is the same as the Atwood Bowl and players may declare the same round to qualify for both tournaments at the same time.

Once the intention to qualify has been made, it cannot be withdrawn and the score will be posted.

MIXED GOLF

Our mixed golf opens in May with our first of two major mixed championships. The D.E. Jackson Memorial Day Mixed is an alternate shot format with a long standing tradition at Agawam. Tee off is at 8:30am on Monday, May 30. The sign-up for this event is now posted outside the golf shop so please email, call, or sign-up in person if you would like to join us on Memorial Day.

DINGER ANNUAL MEN’S MEMBER-GUEST

Agawam’s premier men’s golf event, the Dinger Invitational Three day Member-Guest, is just two months away. This year we have moved to a Friday, Saturday and Sunday format to run June 24, 25 & 26. Friday is an afternoon start with 18 holes, Saturday is 36 holes, with things wrapping up Sunday after 18 holes and the championship playoff. The entry fee is $795 and includes all tournament amenities except mixed drinks in the clubhouse. Each player receives a favor valued at $150 each. Daily cash prizes are also included in the entry fee as well as golf carts and one practice round. The field is limited to the first 40 teams and 9 teams are already pre-registered.

Formal invitations will be emailed shortly. I will continue to take pre-registration entries by phone, email, or in person for those who know they are playing and want to reserve a spot before.

OUTSIDE GOLF EVENTS

May’s member events also signal the start of our outside event activity. Outside events are typically on Monday or Tuesday with the exception of a few Friday morning events. This coming Friday May 6 is one of those few exceptions. This is a 48 player field that tees off in the morning and will be clear of the first tee by noon. This will allow for the normal Friday afternoon member play to be uninterrupted. I will make a point to highlight a week in advance the outside play activity and the impact to member availability. Many of these events are also in your printed golf calendar.

Late additions or rescheduled outside events will be emphasized in these weekly communications.

I’m looking forward to an exciting 2016 season. Have a great weekend!

Norm

May 2016

AGAWAM HUNT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday 1

Monday 2

Tuesday 3

Wednesday 4

Lunch 12-3pm

5 Lunch 12-3pm

Sunday Family Meal Featuring Prime Rib & Popovers

Tennis

Tennis

Indoor Club Championship

Indoor Club Championship

Thursday Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm Kentucky Derby Day

6-8:30pm

Grandparent’s Day

6-8:30pm

Cinco De Mayo Buffet

Dinner

Tennis

Indoor Club Championship

Indoor Club Championship

Tennis

Saturday 7

6

Dinner

Tennis

5-8:00pm

Friday

Dinner in Grill Room Only

6-8:30pm Tennis Indoor Club Championship

6-8:30pm Tennis Indoor Club Championship

Indoor Club Championship

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Lunch 12-3pm Lunch 12-3pm

Mother’s Day Brunch

Dinner

12-2:30 pm

6-8:30pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Throwback Thursday Sushi & Sake

Lunch 12-3pm Dinner

6-8:30pm

Limited a la carte menu also available

6-8:30pm

Club Parent/ Child Clay Tournament

Tennis Indoor Club Championship

6-8:30pm

Dinner

Ladies of the Links Cocktail Party

No Dinner Service

5:00 pm 15

16

17

18

19

20

21 Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch in Grill Room Only

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Dinner

Throwback Thursday Tapas & Tap Beer

Dinner in Grill Room Only

Sunday Family Meal Featuring Italian Night

6-8:30pm

Dinner 6-8:30pm Tennis Member/ Guest Clay Tournament

6-8:30pm

Limited a la carte menu also available

5-8:00pm

6-8:30pm LOTL Opening Day Pro-Am

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Sunday Family Meal Featuring Piping Hot Pot Pies

Dinner

Throwback Thursday Seafood & Specialty Cocktails

Dinner

No Dinner Service due to a Private Wedding

6-8:30pm

Limited a la carte menu also available

5-8:00pm Tennis Member/ Guest Clay Tournament

29

Sunday Family Meal Featuring Joe’s Famous Fried Chicken

Pool & Snack Bar Opens

6-8:30pm 30

Lunch 12-3pm

6-8:30pm

31

Memorial Day Cookout 12-3 pm D.E. Jackson Mixed Scotch

5-8:00pm

Cover, Mother’s Day, Italian artwork created by Elena Sofia Tinis Bobei, http://fashionilustration.blogspot.com/

June 2016

AGAWAM HUNT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 1

Thursday 2

Friday

Saturday 4

3

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Dinner

Throwback Thursday

Dinner

6-8:30pm

Dinner

6-8:30pm

Dinner in Grill Room Only 6-8:30pm

6-8:30pm

LOTL 5

6

8

7

9

10

Lunch 12-3pm

11

Lunch 12-3pm

Sunday Family Meal

Lunch 12-3pm

Throwback Thursday

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

6-8:30pm

6-8:30pm

6-8:30pm

6-8:30pm

LOTL Member Guest

Wasp Cup/ Stroke Play

5-8:00pm

Ladies Grass Court Member/ Guest

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

LOTL 12

13

14

15

16

Lunch 12-3pm

17

18

Lunch 12-3pm

Sunday Family Meal

Outside Golf Group

Lunch 12-3pm

Throwback Thursday

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

6-8:30pm

6-8:30pm

6-8:30pm

6-8:30pm

Gentlemen Grass Court

Member Best Ball of Foursome

1pm 5-8:00pm Wasp Cup/ Stroke Play

Member/ Guest Round Robin

LOTL

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Father’s Day Outside Golf Group Lunch 12-3pm

Outside Golf Group

9am

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Lunch 12-3pm

Dinner

Throwback Thursday

Dinner

Dinner

6-8:30pm

6-8:30pm

Dinger Member Guest

Dinger Member Guest

9am

Sunday Family Meal

6-8:30pm Dinner 6-8:30pm

5-8:00pm LOTL

26

27

28

29

30

Lunch 12-3pm Sunday Family Meal

5-8:00pm Dinger Member Guest

Lunch 12-3pm Outside Golf Group

Lunch 12-3pm

9am

Dinner 6-8:30pm

Throwback Thursday

Dinner 6-8:30pm LOTL