April Bagpiper 2022

B R A E B U R N

WHAT'SHAPPENING ATTHECLUB

Course Grand Opening

Friday-Sunday, April 22nd -24th

Lobster Nights

Friday and Saturday, April 8th and 9th

Good Friday Family Fish Fry & Bingo

Friday, April 15th

Easter Brunch

Sunday, April 17th

Ladies Association’s Ladies Night Out

Thursday, April 21st

Ladies Association

Luncheon

Tuesday, April 12th

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 16th

WGA Spring Fling

Tournament

Wednesday, April 20th

All You Can Eat Crawfish Dinner

Friday, April 29th

SAVETHEDATE MAY EVENTS

Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 8th

Wine Tasting

Wednesday, May 11th

Crawfish Boil on Memorial Day

Monday, May 30th

Ladies Association

Luncheon

Tuesday, May 10th

WGA Clinic then Cocktails

Thursday, May 26th

A MESSAGE FROM PAUL

DAVIDSON

President'sMessage

Dear Fellow Member,

This will be my final Bagpiper message, in service, as President of BraeBurn Country Club. I consider myself very fortunate to have served as your President. We have so many reasons to be proud during these exciting and transformational times at the Club. We had so many accomplishments this year. However, the completion of the golf course, on time and within budget, was the highlight for me. Watching the construction project, combined with marketing strategies, created Membership growth achieving a prestigious status in our Stockholder category with a “Wait list to belong”.

I was surrounded by an incredible Board of Directors. I would like to personally thank Robby Martin and Scott Deiss for their work with me on our Executive Committee I will miss our weekly calls These gentlemen certainly made my term much more fluid and smoother I am grateful to have been in the trenches with these two committed gentlemen. We all made each other better this last year.

James Sivco will be your Club President next year. I have gotten to know James very well over the last two years. He loves BraeBurn as much as I do. I am very confident in his abilities. Like me, he will need a strong Board surrounding him. Continuing their service will be Jody Batdorf, Robin Bobbitt, Chris Calderwood, Jim Kinahan and Cody Womack. This has to be one of the most dynamic Boards we have ever had. We faced many challenges and opportunities this year. This group of dedicated Board Members always had the best interest, from a “360” perspective, in every decision made relative to the Club and our Membership I am thankful for their service You will have a chance to vote for 3 new Members to our Board this month. Please take this vote very seriously. The next few years for our Club could be the most important in Club history.

Past Presidents that are reading this know what I am saying when I talk about Dan Olson and his Team. We understand the time and passion that they put into the Club. Sure it "is their job" as I have heard a time or two. But it is their going way beyond the call of duty that really makes our Club what we have. I will be forever grateful for working with our Staff. I will probably miss my time with Dan the most. We are fortunate to have him and his Team.

They say that Father Time is undefeated, and he is I have served the last 5 consecutive years on the Board and my time has ended I wonder how many meetings and calls I have participated in over the past 5 years…. I suppose I could try to count them by looking back at my calendars. I can honestly say I loved every minute of them. I will miss my time away from leadership at the Club. I know we are in good hands going forward and I am so proud of our team effort and accomplishments this past year.

Thank you for the privilege of serving.

Paul Davidson BraeBurn Club President

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27TH, 2022

A MESSAGE FROM JODY BATDORF

GreensUpdate

Dear Fellow Member,

Everything seems to be falling into place after the incredible weather disruptions of last summer. As a payback we have had some great weather this winter for growing and better said, not harming the new course.

I hope you are aware the full eighteen holes has been cleared for opening in late April. We will have a Grand Opening party on April 22 in the BallRoom where Tripp Davis and Don Mahaffey of GreenScape Methods will be on hand with a chance to thank all the volunteers, Construction Committee Members and Board Members involved in getting this project completed under budget and almost on time. Golf will start on Saturday April 23 and Sunday the 24th. Aaron is confident the course will be in top condition on these dates.

There are estimates that if we would have waited on this project throughout the growing season and into the first of this year that the cost would have been two million dollars more than we paid. Our timing was good for several reasons, mainly that contractors and crews were hungry for business when we started. We got top dollar for our investment since the best of crews was used during this period as well.

I must give a special shout out to past president David Hanse There are numerous people who spent countless hours on this project, but David spearheaded it from the beginning. He organized the committees, set the timelines, interviewed the vendors, and helped push through to the finish line this massive undertaking. I am sure it was exhausting but he persistently kept us heading in the right direction. Make sure to thank him for his efforts when you see him. We also must make sure to thank Dan Olson Dan took the brunt of the interaction with contractors and vendors and the Board congratulates him on his efforts for which we will be eternally grateful.

Once the full course opens, we will review current cart usage policies. Please take care in replacing divots and fixing ball marks We are hopeful to have carts on the course sooner rather than later, hopefully early summer.

As our Board term and committee assignments ends this April, Jim Kinahan and I would like to thank our outstanding committee for their attendance, input, and efforts. And congratulate the PresidentElect, James Sivco

Jody Batdorf Greens Committee Chairman

A MESSAGE FROM LISA CARRUTH

Membership at BraeBurn

Spring is here, and with it comes gorgeous weather! This is the perfect time to bring out a prospective Member to experience BraeBurn’s exceptional amenities! Invite your prospective Member friends and colleagues out for a relaxing round of golf or to one of our many social activities, to build memories and experience our wonderful hospitality.

I invite you to bring out future Members and help me fill the wait list to belong! I need your support with spreading the BraeBurn message, and ask you keep BraeBurn “top of mind “ whether at the office, with clients or at any social gathering where golf becomes a topic of discussion.

This is such an incredible time at BraeBurn. It is amazing to see and hear so many Members excited about BraeBurn’s outstanding golf experience, and how good it feels to be “home”. That is what BraeBurn is about, and that sense of belonging to the BraeBurn family is what I ask you share with your friends and colleagues. Get your prospective Member friends out for a visit and a tour, so they can become part of our family.

Please reach out to let me know how I may be of assistance in getting your future Member friends out to the Club BraeBurn is a very special place, and your friends should be a part of #TheBraeBurnExperience as well.

Lisa Carruth, Membership Director lcarruth@braeburncc com |

713-774-2586, ext 210

Improve Club Communications

In order to improve our Club communication for the entire family, please review all email addresses in the Club website (scan the code) to ensure we have correct contact information for all Members.

If we have an incorrect email address listed for you on the website, please email Tracy Gray, at tgray@braeburncc.com with your corrections or changes.

In order to provide better access control and security, every Member vehicle must have a Club issued parking sticker. This prevents delays at the front entrance and allows the gate guard to more easily recognize Members and their vehicles. There have been several comments regarding Members not wanting a windshield decal. Should you fall under that group, we have a solution to offer you as well but you will still need to present the alternative upon entry. If you do not have a current parking sticker contact Tracy Gray at tgray@braeburncc.com with year, make and model and she will facilitate securing your sticker.

MEMBERPICTURES

In order to better service your needs we are requesting that you email Tracy Gray at tgray@braeburncc.com a photograph in a JPG format that is close up enough for face recognition, or please stop in the administrative offices and allow us to take a photo. We are improving our point of sales systems within the Club, and for both new Members, and new Staff Members it will go a long way toward us getting to recognize and get to know you. This will be a helpful resource for training new employees as well as improving our billing process, knowing we have billed the proper Member when using the Club.

WEBSITEREGISTRATION

Click on “Member Login” in the upper right had corner

Click on the “Member Registration” link below the boxes

Enter your Member number with the capital alpha character, and your first and last names exactly as they appear on your Member card or statement

Click “Validate”

The system will now allow you to create a unique username and password (password must be at least 6 characters”

Click on “Create User” to complete the registration process You will receive a confirmation email

Navigate to the Club’s login page, Click on “Member Login” in the upper right had corner

Enter the username and password you created in the registration process, and click “Log On”

NEW!!! * Spouse Website Registration - For tee time purposes only, you may register for the website with a sub Member number to ensure the tee time request defaults to your name. Your Member number for website credentials will be membernumberA (no alpha character in front). You still use the regular Member number for charging.

NEW!!! For Children of Members, your registration process is the same. Call the Club and we can help you figure out your Member number for website registration purposes. You still use the regular Member number for charging.

Forgotten Password: Click on: Forgot Password” link within the Member login area, and you will then enter the email address associated with your account You’ll receive an email with instructions to reset your password.

Forgotten Username: Please email Tracy Gray tgray@braeburncc.com, and she can reset your username and password for you.

To Create your Member account: please go to www.braeburncc.com

Hi ladies,

EDNAMEYER-NELSON

A MESSAGE FROM WGA President

Spring is finally in the air, and it’s officially golf season in Texas!! Thank you all for participating and making our Sand Clinic a terrific success! We had an outstanding turnout and will host another “Clinic then Cocktails” event on Thursday, May 26th.

Please mark your calendars for the WGA Spring Fling Tournament. It will take place on Wednesday, April 20th with a 9:00 a m shotgun start Individuals should sign up by emailing the pro shop at assistantgolfpros@braeburncc com Teams will be put together for a fun and creative competition. Look for a flyer soon with all the details!

I’m so proud of our very own WGA Members who represented us well: Maria Rosenfield and Cecile Marcoux played on the Champions team, while Lyn Jones played on the 2nd Place Gross team at the River Oaks CC Pink Tee Tournament! Great job ladies!! See their photos below. I recently played in the Royal Blue Invitational at the Boca Raton Yacht & Country Club and my team won the Tournament!

Let me know if you or any of our WGA Members have newsworthy information that you’d like me to share

I hope you will make plans to join us for all the upcoming Wednesday Playdays and the President’s Cup on Wednesdays, May 4th and May 11th.

Stay healthy, Edna

GAME,SET,MATCH!

To reserve the court for either tennis or pickleball, scan the code or go to reservemycourt.com

Coach Michael Martins began his teaching career at the American Embassy Lagos and American International School, where he taught from 1986 to 1989. Upon moving to Houston in 1990, Coach Michael taught tennis at the Jewish Community Center Houston from 1990 to 1994, followed by the Southwest Tennis Center Houston from 1994 to 1996, and Fondren Indoor Tennis from 1994 to 1997. In 1997, Coach Michael started Michael Martins Tennis International Sugar Land, and opened the West University Place location in 1998. Our Tennis Coach is available for private and group lessons for Kids and Adults.

BOOK A LESSON!

Coach Michael is available for lessons Tuesday through Friday mornings to early afternoon.

Rates: $85 for 1 hour private, $50 for 30 minutes private; Group- $25 per person per hour- max of 5 attendees

Bookings: Email: tri10is@aol.com or Call 713-392-6472 The Tennis ball machine code is 2586.

BEATTHEHEATTHISSUMMER WITHBRAEBURN’SBIGSPLASH PACKAGESATTHEPOOL!!

A birthday party, end of school party, back to school party, graduation party, or just a summer get-together! BraeBurn has a variety of packages that include all food, beverages, lifeguard fees, setup under the pavilion, and a bounce house inflatable for the kids (under 10 yrs)! BraeBurn’s pool parties are the “cool” spot this summer!

Of course we can customize a “themed party” just for your unique event as well!

• Hawaiian Luau under the stars complete with authentic Hawaiian cocktails, cuisine, and entertainment!

• Carnival Themed Party complete with Italian Shaved Ice, Cotton Candy & Carmel Apples (Carnival games available on request at an additional charge)

Let me know how I can help make your next event a “Big Splash!” Call the Catering Department today!

Valerie Schindler Director of Catering and Events

$37.00

Carnell Specks, Fitness Center Manager: 281-690-0386

strongarmfit@gmail.com

The Fitness Manager, Carnell Specks III (Owner of Strong Arm Fitness), has 12 years of personal training experience and specializes in fitness, wellness and sports performance enhancement.

Titleist Performance Institute Certified Trainers

Patti Grammer Kirkham

713-503-8500 swinglikeagolfer@gmail.com

Bill Wilson - billnwilson@comcast.net

“ArmYourBodyForLife!” -Trainingand WellnessPersonalTrainer|StrongArmFitness

ladies association ladies association

The Ladies Association Hormonal Harmony luncheon was very informative. Our guest speaker, Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith, shared her extensive knowledge on women’s health.

Tuesday, April 12th @ 11a.m. – Spring Style Show

We look forward to seeing you at the style show featuring the fashions from Hemline There will be a pop-up-shop for you to purchase your favorite outfit modeled by our Ladies Association models.

Thursday, April 21st @ 6:30p.m. – Spring Fling

Join us for a relaxing evening by the pool. There will be fun door prizes and enjoy an array of hors d’oeuvres created by Chef Pedro. Childcare will be available. More information will be provided in the BraeBurn Weekly

Become a Ladies Association Member! Email me at bllanza51@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19TH, 10:30 A.M.

Our selection this month is THE HOUSE ON VESPER SANDS by

Paraic O'Donnell

London, 1893: high up in a house on a dark, snowy night, a lone seamstress stands by a window. So begins the swirling Victorian-inspired mystery, the story of a city cloaked in shadow, but burning with questions: why does the seamstress jump from the window? Why is a cryptic message stitched into her skin? And how is she connected to a rash of missing girls, all of whom seem to have disappeared under similar circumstances? On the case is Inspector Cutter, a detective as sharp and committed to his work as he is wryly hilarious As Inspector Cutter peels back the mystery layer by layer, he leads them all, at last, to the secrets that lie hidden at the house on Vesper Sands.

Our Presenter is Amy Kapiloff.

Join us in person or via Zoom and stay for lunch if you'd like. Please RSVP to Stacy Robinson by April13th.

Happy reading, Stacy

Robinson

LA Book Club Chair

Robinsonsta@comcast.net

Upcoming Meetings: May 17th: Searching for Pilar by Patricia Homes (Author Visit-Braeburn Member)

June 14th: The Switch by Beth O'Leary

What'sHappeninga

Check out the Club website for menus and more details for all our social events!

Reservations Required for all events: 713-774-2586 or reservations@braeburncc.com

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 8 & 9

Lobster Night

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH & 9TH

6:30 p m , 7 p m , 7:30 p m | $57++

Reservations are required no later than Wednesday, April 6th by 2 p.m. 48 hours cancellation policy in effect. No a la carte menu available. Kids menu will be available

We are very pleased to announce a

Course Grand Opening for play, on all 18 holes.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND -24TH

Please plan to join us for the “BIG” weekend commencing on Friday evening, April 22nd. The weekend plans are outlined below.

Friday6:30p.m.

ClubGrandOpeningreception

SaturdayandSunday

TeeTimesbeginningat7:30a.m.

*Wekindlyaskthatyouonlymakeonelottery requestforthisweekend.Asbefore,oncethetee sheetsaredrawnandposted,youmayfeelfreeto assignyourselftoanyopenteetimesThisisto ensurethatallourBraeBurnMembershavethe opportunitytoenjoytheirnewcourse.

GOOD FRIDAY

Family Fish Fry & Bingo

6 p m

FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH |Adults $25++; Children $14++

Fish Fry Buffet

6 p.m. – Buffet opens

6:30 p.m. – Bingo card sales begin Cards good for all games

7:00 p.m. – Bingo begins (Sharp)

Bingo cards $3++ (children & adults)(no limit on the number of cards)

Easter Egg Hunt

SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. DJ, Balloon artists and Face Painters

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Easter Bunny and Petting Zoo 11:30 a.m. – Easter Egg Hunt (please bring your own basket)

Adults & Children 3 & up $22++; Children 2 & under $8++

48 hour cancellation policy in effect | No a la carte menu available | Kids menu will be available.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

EVERY THURSDAY 6-8 pm

NO a la carte menu available| $20 ++ adults & $15 ++ kids

All You Can Eat Crawfish Dinner

FRIDAY, APRIL 30TH

6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Reservations required no later than April 27th

Price: Adults $35++; Children 5-12 $18++

48 hour cancellation policy in effect | No a la carte menu available | Kids menu will be available.

Sunday Brunch

APRIL 3RD, 10TH & 24TH

11 a.m – 2 p.m.

Full breakfast bar & a la carte menu

Easter Brunch

SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH

Live entertainment by the Moodafaruka Trio

11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m.,

1 p.m., 1:30 p.m.

Reservations required | 48 hour cancellation policy in effect

A MESSAGE FROM The Golf Course Superintendent TerryGill

My Appreciation for BraeBurn

23 years ago, I had the privilege and honor of becoming the Golf Course Superintendent at BraeBurn Country Club. Sometimes you create your own destiny, and sometimes you just get lucky. Aug. 23rd 1999 was my lucky day. Throughout these years, I have had the honor of working with 23 different Club Presidents, 20 or more Greens Chairmen and hundreds of Members on different committees. Never have I had anything but their full support on any projects we were trying to accomplish for the good of the course and Club. Whether new bridges, cart paths, new bunkers, new landscape projects or completely rebuilding the entire golf course, the Members have always supported the cause. I believe BraeBurn has the greatest Membership and greatest Management Staff in Houston. Once a person becomes a Member or an employee at BraeBurn, most never leave till their time is up. That says so much about the character of the Club and its Members.

I have had the privilege to work with some of the greatest Staff at any Country Club. The amount of floods, hurricanes, and power outages at critical times we have endured as a team meant everyone had to cowboy up for the good of the Club. Each time, they did it with no complaints. It has been an amazing feat working with one Golf Professional Ken McDonald 32 years, one General Manager Dan Olson 25+ years, Accountant Deborah Lockhart 27+ years, Clubhouse Manager Beto Lopez and Administrative Assistant Tracy Gray, 23 years, and always having their full support. This doesn’t happen anywhere else. I have had the same Assistant Jesus Polio, same Mechanic Israel Garces, and more than 10 staff Members since the day I arrived. Now you see why I say I’m a lucky man. Seems when anyone choosing to leave BraeBurn they are replaced with a person equal or better I would be remiss not to mention the Department Head Team, Membership Director Lisa Carruth, Catering Director Valerie Schindler, Food and Beverage Director Alison Martin, Accounting Assistants Kathy Kall and Yana Grand, the entire golf staff, Mark, Clint, Jeremy, Paul, Leslie and Stephen, Chef Pedro and his entire staff, BJ and his crew, and the newest addition to the team, Golf Course Superintendent Aaron Engelhard This team has become more than just work colleagues, they are family. What an excellent job they all do for the Club’s Membership.

In closing, I would just like to say Thank You to everyone, Members and Staff, for 23 great years. The respect and kindness I have received will never be forgotten. To the Members, if you have not met my replacement Aaron Engelhard you need to Aaron has a wonderful family and will be a great Superintendent for BraeBurn Country Club. I’m sure he will receive the same respect as I always have, because that is the BraeBurn way.

Thanks Again from One Lucky Man, TerryGill

BRAEBIRDS by JIM FRANK |

Brown-headed Cowbird

I spent a few minutes at probably the last tree to leaf on the BraeBurn property in mid-April because it afforded a chance to take a clear photo of whatever landed While I waited, a Cardinal, Monk Parakeet, White-winged Dove, Blue Jay, and a swallow flew by or landed. And then a dark bird arrived that I thought at first was a blackbird. I then thought it was a Bronzed Cowbird but that bird has a thick neck of feathers and a red eye. It turns out that this brown-headed dark bird with a finch-like bill is a Brown-headed Cowbird

Brown-headed Cowbirds are in a family of birds that includes the Meadowlarks, Blackbirds, Grackles, and Orioles and like the other Cowbird that has visited BraeBurn, the Bronzed Cowbird, the Brown-headed Cowbird is a brood parasite that lays its eggs in the nest of another species and then abandons them to be raised by their new foster parents.

The Brown-headed Cowbird ranges from southern Mexico, throughout the entire lower 48 states, and into southern Canada and it’s a year-round resident in Texas It’s a very commonly-seen bird in the Houston area during April but I hadn’t noticed it before – probably because I wasn’t expecting it. But now that I’ve seen it, I bet I’ll see it on the BraeBird list more frequently (That said, I’ve seen it only twice at BraeBurn in my six plus years )

Jim Frank joined BraeBurn in early 2016. He is a Member of the Greens Committee.

APRIL 2022

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

B R A E B U R N

Regular a la carte menu will not be available

April

BRAEBURN

8101 Bissonnet

Houston, Texas 77074

A la carte service Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: A la carte service & Specials 2-8 p.m.: A la carte service

PRESIDENT

Paul Davidson paul.davidson@capitalone.com

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Scott Deiss sdeiss@gmail.com

GREENS CHAIR

Jody Batdorf jbatdorf@jturnerresearch.com

GOLF CHAIR

James Sivco jpsivco@yahoo.com

HOUSE & SOCIAL CHAIR

Robin Bobbitt rbobbitt@me.com

SECRETARY / TREASURER

Robby Martin

rmartin@origin.bank rshmartin@gmail.com

BUDGET & FINANCE CHAIR

Robby Martin rmartin@origin.bank rshmartin@gmail.com

VICE Scott Deiss sdeiss@gmail.com

VICE

Chris Calderwood crcalderwood@gmail.com

VICE Jim Kinahan kinahanjp93@yahoo.com

VICE Jim Kinahan kinahanjp93@yahoo.com

VICE Scott Deiss sdeiss@gmail.com

WOMEN'S INITIATIVE CHAIR

Robin Bobbitt rbobbitt@me.com

VICE Cody Womack cody.womack@ymail.com

Jody Batdorf jbatdorf@jturnerresearch.com

MANAGEMENT & SENIOR STAFF

General Manager Dan Olson Ext 208 dolson@braeburncc.com

Controller Deborah Lockhart Ext 206 dlockhart@braeburncc.com

Executive Chef Pedro Sanchez, CEC Ext 224 psanchez@braeburncc.com

Clubhouse Manager Beto Lopez Ext 258 blopez@braeburncc.com

Membership Director Lisa Carruth, CPCE Ext 210 lcarruth@braeburncc.com

Food & Beverage Director Alison Martin Ext 216 amartin@braeburncc.com

Catering Director Valerie Schindler Ext 207 vschindler@braeburncc.com

Accounts Receivable Kathy Kall Ext 203 kkall@braeburncc.com

Director of Golf Ken McDonald Ext 215 kmcdonald@braeburncc.com

Head Golf Professional Mark Duranski Ext 214 mduranski@braeburncc.com

Golf Course Superintendent Terry Gill Ext 226 tgill@braeburncc.com

Aaron Engelhard Ext 278 aengelhard@braeburncc.com

MLR Supervisor B.J. Pezeshki Ext 233 bjpezeshki@braeburncc.com

Administrative Assistant Tracy Gray Ext 209 tgray@braeburncc.com