February Bagpiper 2022

B R A E B U R N

WHAT'SHAPPENING ATTHECLUB

Lobster Nights

Friday and Saturday, February 4 and 5

Ladies Association Luncheon & Book Club

Tuesday, February 8

WGA Sweetheart Step-Back Scramble

Wednesday, February 9

Valentine’s Dinner

Saturday, February 12

Sweetheart Brunch

Sunday, February 13

Prime Rib Night

Friday, February 18

Bingo Night/ Mexican

Friday, February 25

UPCOMING EVENTS

WGA Sand Trap Clinic & Cocktail Party

Thursday, March 3

Seafood Night

Friday, March 11

Kid’s Night

Saturday, March 12

Wine Club

Saturday, March 19

Spirit Night

Friday, March 25

A MESSAGE FROM PAUL DAVIDSON

FebruaryUpdates

Dear Fellow Member,

“Better than I ever imagined”, “Worth every minute away”, “absolutely the greatest project BraeBurn has ever executed”……and the accolades roll on and on. These are just a sampling of comments we received from the Membership since December 11th’s soft opening I could not be prouder of the process, the dedication to quality and the product we have, following the Course Construction Project.

Yes, there are still many course details to get in order and we have a process for that as well. We received some valuable feedback in addition to all the praise; “flags and flagpoles are beautiful but a challenge to see”, “please add some additional sand depots for divot repair”, “please send notices to the Membership regarding course care for our new investment.” All of these items are in process producing solutions. New white background flags are on order, we have more sand bottles being placed in strategic locations throughout the course and Terry and Aaron are preparing communication on how, we as Members/Owners, should best care for the turf health of our fantastic new investment All this excitement has created a demand in all Club activity, specifically for play since daylight hours are short this time of year.

We ask that while we are operating as a 13 holes facility, under our current play policies, that you honor each policy as intended; equitable tee time access for all stakeholders and protection of our greatest physical asset, the golf course.

This excitement has not only boosted golf rounds, but it has also increased all Club activities I strongly urge each of you to stay aware of Club announcements for social activities as well. Many reservations fill up within several hours of a notification being sent out. I’d hate for you to miss out on any gathering or event. This speaks highly to the talent pool we are so fortunate to have at BraeBurn. That warm smile, the genuine caring our Team holds for a great Member experience combined with Chef Pedro’s incredible culinary talent are all contributors to the success of every event

We hope your expectations are exceeded on every trip to the Club. I hope you take as much pride in ownership as I do. I am grateful to play a very small role in your BraeBurn Experience.

See you at the Club,

Paul Davidson BraeBurn President

Manager'sMessage

Dear Member,

First, thank each of you for your support during the past 12 months of the Course Construction Project. The project went very well in spite of various hurdles we encountered along the way; rains, material shortages, trucking and transport issues were just a few of the challenges. In the end, and we are certainly not finished, the total project came in on budget and has received rave reviews from the Membership.

The architectural vision of Tripp Davis, the execution of that vision by GreenScapes Methods, and the tireless effort of our fantastic Course Maintenance Team gave us a course that will provide challenge and beauty for generations to follow. This project launched BraeBurn onto the forefront of golf in Houston. The word of this great enhancement did t h th lf it th h

The Management Team did a great job throughout this project as well. Each Club Department was charged with making important, recognizable and sustainable improvements to facilities and services while you were away The greatest of emphasis was placed upon service Each and every Team Member owes every Member the very best experience we can deliver. Prior to reopening each Department had Team meetings to discuss the true value of each and every Member to the Club. For the past 17 years, the Membership of BraeBurn has paid every bill I have, paid every tuition dollar for my children, contributed to every dime I have saved and every vacation I’ve taken This same message was delivered to each Team Member of every Department Club wide prior to reopening the course in December. We hope you feel and see our gratitude on each visit to BraeBurn.

A MESSAGE FROM DAN OLSON

A MESSAGE FROM LISA CARRUTH

Membership at BraeBurn

Who do you know that would be a perfect BraeBurn Member? The weather is gorgeous, and the time is right to bring your prospective Members out to experience BraeBurn’s exceptional amenities Our fun, family-friendly atmosphere, beautiful new golf course and wonderful sense of community are the perfect attributes to showcase the BraeBurn experience to your friends and colleagues. We are Membership by invitation only, and I encourage you to bring out your friends and colleagues soon to secure their spot on the waitlist to belong. It would be my pleasure to introduce your future Member friends to the BraeBurn experience Please let me know how I may be of assistance in getting your Member prospects out to the Club for a tour. BraeBurn is a very special Club, your friends should be a part of the experience 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 provide us with all adult family Member emails Please review your email address in the Club website (scan the code) to ensure we have the proper information.

If we have an incorrect email address listed for you on the website, or you would like to add additional family Members to the communication, please email Tracy Gray, at tgray@braeburncc.com with your corrections or additions

Parking Sticker Reminder

Dear Member, in order to provide better access control and security, every Member vehicle must have a Club issued parking sticker. This aids in delays at the front entrance and allows the gate guard to more easily recognize Members and their vehicles 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.

MEMBERSHIP CORNER

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

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

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.

IN MEMORIAM

DIDYOU KNOW?

Come enjoy food and fun, and make your reservations early so you don’t miss out on fabulous social activities and events!

The Management, Staff and Members of BraeBurn Country Club wish to extend their sincere sympathy to Ken and Judy Nadolny on the recent loss of his mother, Florence Nadolny who passed on December 29, 2021.

The Management, Staff and Members of BraeBurn Country Club wish to extend their sincere sympathy to the Carpenter Family on the recent loss of longtime former Member, and friend, Margie Carpenter, who passed away December 15, 2021

EDNAMEYER-NELSON

Hi Ladies,

I hope your 2022 is off to a great start. I’ve been energized to see so many new and smiling faces at our first few Playdays! We are striving to attract new and include our longtime Members! I’ve found the new course to be both a thrill and a challenge…

Please mark your calendars, you will NOT want to miss out on all the FUN, unique Tournaments, golf Clinics, and Playdays planned in the coming months.

Be our Valentine!

Play in the Sweetheart Step-Back Scramble on Wednesday, February 9th! A FUN day for all skill levels! 9am Shotgun Start | $30 per Member

Join us after play for an awards luncheon with cash prizes! Don’t miss out, you’ll be brokenhearted! XOXO

Register by scanning the QR code to the right.

No matter your skills or background, BraeBurn’s WGA has a place for YOU!

Stay healthy!

Edna

As a reminder, please register below to participate in Wednesday’s weekly Playdays:

Cooper won the 11 year old division of the US Kids Golf Fall Tour Championship (18 Holes) held at Quail Valley Golf Course-El Dorado on October 24, 2021 with a score of 75.

WGA President

CATERING CORNER

MEMORIESAREMADEAT BRAEBURNCOUNTRYCLUB

Do you know someone who was engaged over the Holidays? What an exciting time in any family. Are you planning a Wedding? We invite you to begin a tradition of celebrating your family’s special occasions here at BraeBurn.

As a Member, you have the privilege of sponsoring someone, so they can experience all that BraeBurn Country Club has to offer on their Big Day.

Let our experience and creativity turn your dreams into reality! It would be our pleasure to help

Valerie Schindler Director of Catering and Events

713-774-2586 ext. 207

TENNIS

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

Email: tri10is@aol.com or Call 713-392-6472

The Tennis ball machine code is 2586.

FITNESS

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!” -TrainingandWellnessPersonal Trainer|StrongArmFitness

What'sHappeningatBraeBurn

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

Valentine's Dinner

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Come enjoy the Valentine’s Dinner while your kiddos watch a movie and enjoy fun activities.

Seatings available at 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30 pm

Childcare available 6:30-9:30pm

$45+ for 1st child, $30 for each additional child, includes dinner. Children ages 3-12. Must be potty trained. Maximum limit of 30 children

48 hour cancellation policy in effect. No a la carte menu available. Kids menu will be available. Dinner $75++ per person

Sweetheart Brunch

Sunday, February 13

Seatings available at 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm

$34++ per adult & $16++ per child

48 hour cancellation policy in effect. No a la carte menu available

Chicken Night

EVERY THURSDAY 6-8pm

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

NO a la carte menu available.

$20 ++ adults & $15 ++ kids

SPedro anchez

Lobster Night

FRIDAY and SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 and 5

6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm

Reservations are required no later than Wednesday, February 2 by 2pm

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

Bingo Night

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Reservations required by Tuesday, 2/22

Mexican Buffet

6:00pm Buffet opens

6:30pm Bingo Card Sales begin. Cards good for all games

7:00pm Bingo begins (Sharp)

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

Prime Rib Night

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18

6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm

48 hour cancellation policy in effect

No a la carte menu available Kids menu will be available.

sunday

Sunday Brunch

FEBRUARY 6, 20, 27 Brunch

11am–2pm (Sweetheart Brunch on the 13th)

Full breakfast bar & a la carte menu

Executive Chef

A MESSAGE FROM BRENDA LANZA

It was a delight to see so many of you at our January luncheon. I would like to thank Megan Hollek with The Parlour Salon for sharing the latest hairstyles. Great news ladies, 90’s big hair is back!!! Who knew?

Tuesday, February 8 – Literary Ladies

Back by popular demand, Valerie Koehler, owner of Blue Willow Bookshop, will be presenting a synopsis of several books. Come listen to her insights and knowledge of all the best reads of 2022.

The Ladies Association is a fun group of women that assist BraeBurn Country Club in promoting, planning and hosting social programs for our female Members, including our monthly luncheons, Holiday Market and occasional ladies night out events. Please join us at our upcoming events. In addition, we would love your participation on our standing committees. We are in the process of filling open positions. Please email me at bllanza51@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved.

Ladies Association’s Literary Ladies Luncheon on Tuesday, February 8th at 11:00am

Back by popular demand, Blue Willow Bookshop owner Valerie Koehler will present synopses of books she recommends for the Book Club’s upcoming season Valerie’s picks will be available for purchase at the Luncheon. You won’t want to miss the latest scoop on current bestsellers and authors!

Upcoming Book Club Meetings:

March 15th 10:30am: Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri

April 19th 10:30am: The House on Vesper Sands by Paraic O’Donnell

*Join us for our Author Visit with BraeBurn Member Patricia Holmes*

May 17th 10:30am: Searching for Pilar by Patricia Holmes

Stacy Robinson LA Book Club Chair Robinsonsta@comcast net

BRAEBIRDS by JIM FRANK | House Finch

After observing birds at BraeBurn for over five years, you know when you see something new, especially when one stands out like this one. It happened during course reconstruction last year near the hole number 16 bridge when I spotted this sparrow-sized bird with a distinctive thick bill and rosy red head, breast, and rump. This grass seed-eater was grazing by itself and not in a large flock like many of our visitors.

This is a male House Finch, a bird common to and a year-round resident of the lower forty-eight states as well as Mexico and Canada. The House Finch is an invasive species in eastern North America having been released in 1939 when pet shop owners on Long Island released a group to avoid prosecution for selling them. They were also introduced to Hawaii in about 1859.

Although they are widespread now, only a handful have been reported in the BraeBurn area, according to eBird.org, but none at BraeBurn itself, until this one.

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

FEBRUARY2022

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 2022

BRAEBURN

8101 Bissonnet

Houston, Texas 77074

HOURS OF OPERATION - CLUB CLOSED ON MONDAY

Demaret Grille:

Men's Locker Room:

Tuesday 11am-2pm: A la carte service & Specials 11am-2pm: A la carte service

Wednesday 11am-2pm: A la carte service & Specials

2-9pm: A la carte service

Thursday 11am-2pm: A la carte service & Specials

Chicken Night 6-8pm, no a la carte service

Friday 11am-2pm: A la carte service & Specials

2-9pm: A la carte service

Saturday 11am-9pm: A la carte service and specials

Sunday 11am-2pm: A la carte service & Specials

2-8pm: A la carte service

Halfway House Tuesday-Sunday

Driving Range Tuesday-Sunday 8am-5pm 7am-7pm Open

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

11am-9pm: A la carte service

11am-9pm: A la carte service

2-7pm: Cocktail service only 11am-9pm: A la carte service

7am-9pm: A la carte service

7am-9pm: A la carte service

Fitness Center Tuesday-Sunday Open: 6am-9pm

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

BraeBurn Country Club