September Bagpiper 2022

B R A E B U R N B R A E B U R N

Labor Day

Monday, September 5th

Club Closed

Tuesday, September 6th

WGA President's Cup

Wednesday, September 7th and 21st

Twilight Golf

Steak Night

Friday, September 9th

Ladies Association Luncheon

Tuesday, September 13th

MGA Match Play

Friday-Sunday, September 16th-18th

Wine Club Dinner

Saturday, September 17th

Ladies Association Book Club

Tuesday, September 20th

Bingo Night/New Orleans

Friday, September 30th

SAVE THEDATE

Lobster Nights

Friday and Saturday, October 7th & 8th

Twilight Golf

Friday, October 7th

Ladies Association Luncheon

Tuesday, October 11th

MGA Ray Ayles

Friday-Sunday, October 14th-16th

Ladies Association Book Club

Tuesday, October 18th

Ladies Night Out

Thursday, October 20th

WGA Merle Franklin Club Championship

Friday-Sunday, October 21st-23rd

Wine Club Dinner

Saturday, October 22nd

Halloween Party

Friday, October 28th

BRAEBURN BRAEBURN BRAEBURN BRAEBURN

A change is coming in the next few months. We will be updating and enhancing our front gate security system. This change is in response to some recent car break-ins and other nuisance incursions onto our property. Management and the Board are doing this for overall Member and Staff safety.

Yes, a gate will be inconvenient for us all. We are all used to tipping our cap to the security guard and blazing through the front entrance like we own the place.

We will be constructing two 12-foot gate arms and our security guard on duty will be tasked with running 2 vehicle entry lines -one for Members on the right, and one for guests on the left. Members will benefit from an automated chip reader and license plate reader that will lift the Member gate on arrival. To prevent backed up traffic on Bissonnet, the gate arms will be set far enough on to the property to accommodate 2 full size SUVs.

The new gate is in addition to our recent upgrade of night lighting around the parking lot and an update to some security cameras.

Our situation is not unique. Many clubs have recently installed front gate security. All clubs that install a new gate have experienced some level of growing pains, so please allow some extra time to get on property and start enjoying your time at BraeBurn.

Please watch these pages and official communications from Management over the coming months to be prepared for the change.

It is an Honor to Serve You,

James Sivco BBCC President

A MESSAGE FROM JODY BATDORF

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Since the last that I have reported to you, a lot has changed Terry Gill has retired, and the very talented Aaron Engelhard has taken the reins Terry was very helpful in the yearlong transition, and the Board is eternally grateful for his service to the Club

So, we start a new beginning with a new course that, by all accounts, has been well received, and is prompting much activity in new Memberships. BraeBurn is now set to be on the offensive regarding initiation fees, Member services, and taking the next steps toward being the top tier of courses in Houston to play. The new course, and the positive effect of an increasing capital savings fund, is focusing the Board’s attention on what’s next Make sure to talk with your friends on the Board if you have input you want to share You can text me as well at 713-594-0110

Some of the issues we have been talking about at the Greens Committee are:

Tree ground cover: Our golf course architect, Tripp Davis designed the course so that the tree wells near the fairway are bare There are a significant number of Members that have wanted the Greens Committee and Superintendent to revisit this design intent Some are concerned about the look, while others feel the hardpan is very difficult to hit off Aaron is currently reviewing coverings that will address this issue, and he will be presenting alternatives to the Committee soon. Tripp is also beginning the process of forming a Standards and Design Intent Book for our Golf Course, which was agreed upon when he was retained.

Golf course etiquette: There has been some possible confusion about the rules pertaining to cart usage on the course To reiterate, carts can both enter and exit at designated area, marked by a white stake with a green top Please do not venture out into the rough, as the grass on fairways can withstand cart traffic better than the rough. Stay on the fairways other than entering or exiting the hole. Of course, fill in divots and ball marks on the green. Oh, and rake the traps leaving the rake halfway out of the trap.

Course closure in the summer: As I am sure all of you know, the course was closed for a little over two weeks recently Many clubs in the Houston area closed for extensive course maintenance during the summer for some amount of time We decided, at Aaron’s suggestion, to close nine holes at a time this year. There is talk at the Greens Committee level about possibly closing both sides for two weeks next summer. No decision or recommendation to the Board has been made. If you have thoughts on this, please call or send me a text

Aquatic Weeds in the lakes: The algae is being treated with copper sulfate and other algaecides as needed The plan going forward includes a more permanent fix to the Club’s outfall, and we are obtaining quotes for diffusers for the lakes.

Drainage lines: You may have noticed that on the fairways, in some cases, you can see drainage lines leading from the drains This settling is a very normal occurrence post construction Many of the drain lines were addressed during the closure, with Greenscapes Methods coming into repair these areas The sod was stripped off and additional sand was added and compacted. The sod was placed back on top and properly leveled. If future settling occurs, it will be addressed with topdressing sand.

I have an outstanding Committee this year, with Past Presidents, past Greens Chairman, a first lady of BraeBurn, Board Members past and present, the MGA President, the WGA President, and James Sivco himself joining as well, along with some very dedicated and smart people Thanks for your contributions

Jody Batdorf Greens Committee Chairman

MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION

MGA President

September is here and hopefully some fall like weather will accompany it! The golf course is in fantastic shape and will be playing to perfection for our MGA Match Play Championship This is an individual format to determine our Champion on a yearly basis. The deadline for this event is September 14th at 6 p.m. Be sure and check the MGA website for a full description and to register.

We would also like to thank everyone for their understanding and patience in rescheduling of the Ray Ayles The MGA Committee and the Management Team went above and beyond in helping guide this decision Just know that this decision was not taken lightly as our priority is always the Member's experience The Ray Ayles will now take place Friday-Sunday, October 14th-16th. Everyone will be required to register again as the same rules will be in play. Stay tuned for the reminder email as registration will open up on September 11th.

The MGA will also be having our first One Day Member/Guest on Friday, December 2nd This is a great opportunity to bring out a friend, family member, or client, to get a glimpse of the BraeBurn experience on our award-winning course redo Registration will open on Tuesday, November 1st.

Good luck to all who play in the Match Play Championship!

See you on the course!

Garry Hagstrom MGA President

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DATE

TIME

Friday Tee times begin at 12 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday

Format: Individual Match Play – Strokes given only in matches where the difference in playing handicap is more than four shots, in which case only 50% of the difference will be given (rounded down) No strokes are given in the Championship Flight

Flights: Flights will be determined by handicap index. Each flight will have 16 or 8 players with one flight consisting of Gold Tee players only (must be 65 or older). Anyone wishing to “declare up” to the Championship Flight must fall within 1.9 index points from the 16th player in the Championship Flight and would be contingent upon anyone already in the top 16, declaring out of the Championship Flight

Tees: Championship Flight will play from the Black Tees. All other flights will play from the White Tees except for the Gold Tee Flight.

Registration Deadline: September 14th at 6 p.m.

Registration Opened: August 19th at 12 p.m.

Max Field Size: 104 (list will be established)

Tournament Chairs: David Ferguson / Dan Horowitz

Twilight Golf

Friday, September 9th - 5 p.m.

Sign up in the Golf Shop, and make reservations to stay for dinner after!

Play Nine and Dine

$15 for Couples, $10 for Singles, plus cart & F&B

EDNAMEYER-NELSON

A MESSAGE FROM WGA President

Hi Ladies, Happy September! I’m thrilled the fall season is upon us, and hopeful cooler weather is in the very near future!!

The WGA President’s Cup is quickly approaching, please sign up for this special tournament today!

TOURNAMENTDATES

Wednesdays, September 7 and 21, 2022

Note: Wednesdays are non-consecutive

Details: Individual, 9-hole, Match Play, Flighted by Handicap Index Register by emailing: assistantgolfpros@braeburncc com

WGAMEMBER-GUESTTOURNAMENT

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

We still need hostesses! Let me know if you are interested...

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I hope this summer you all have had a chance to travel again, visit family and friends and play golf at a new or different course. Please share your golfing photos along with your locations.

MERLEFRANKLINCLUBCHAMPIONSHIP

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – October 21, 22 & 23

More information to follow soon

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at River Oaks Country Club

BraeBurn vs. Lakeside

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This fall there are so many opportunities for play and fun, I hope to see every WGA Member on the course soon!

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flight!! Everyone had a great time, congratulations Meghan!!

4. Donna Kohlhausen played at Monte Rei Golf & Country Club in Vila Nova de Cacela Portugal.

3. Jackie Wygant & Rachel Hanse played in the Crystal Pistol Tournament at The Glacier Club in Durango, CO.

1. & 2. Five BraeBurn WGA Members played in the Texas Golf Association Four Ball Tournament at Riverbend Country Club in Sugar Land on August 8-9, 2022. Louann Gallagher & Robin Bobbitt, Lyn Jones & Cheryl Walters were in the 3rd flight, Meghan Moake and friend, Caitlyn Stanley (from outside of the Club) won the 1st

GAME,SET,MATCH!

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

The tennis court resurfacing project is now complete The courts look fantastic As communicated, we have also added lines to accommodate four Pickleball courts We have four portable Pickleball nets, two of which will be set up and can easily be rolled off if tennis play is of greater demand. With the addition of the Pickleball courts as we may be seeing greater usage than in the past. You may make reservations at www reservemycourt com for your play times Please plan to provide your own Pickleball equipment

To reserve the court for either tennis or pickleball, go to www.reservemycourt.com!

BOOK A LESSON!

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

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.

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.

Membership at BraeBurn

T y the Members who referred friends and colleagues to help us grow our list to belong. The recent increase in the initiation fee added 20 names to the Stockholder waitlist, which is an incredible benchmark that is only possible through the support of our wonderful Members It is important to note that this exciting benchmark is something that has never been achieved in the history of the Club, so you as Members should be incredible proud of this wonderful achievement! Thank you for your support!

We are growing closer every day to achieving a waitlist to belong in the Junior category as well, which would be another exciting benchmark – a waitlist to belong in both the Stockholder and Junior categories!

As you may know, we are no longer offering Social Membership for sale, as we are holding those available Memberships for wait list spots, to ensure the waitlist to belong to BraeBurn can continue to grow. This growth will further establish BraeBurn’s prominence in our community

I am also excited about the newly established prospective Member vetting procedures established by the Membership Committee, including requiring additional Member sponsors, as well and Sponsor interviews, to ensure the Members we are adding to the BraeBurn family are truly wonderful people who will make BraeBurn and even better Club.

As always, if you have any friends or colleagues who want to join the BraeBurn family, please bring them out! Now is the time to convince them to join! There may be additional increases in the initiation fee over the coming months, so I encourage you to get your prospective Members in for a round of golf or dinner, or bring them to one of our many social events, to ensure they get a spot on the waitlist!

It would be my pleasure to introduce the BraeBurn Experience your future Member friends!

Lisa Carruth, Membership Director

lcarruth@braeburncc com | 713-774-2586, ext 210

Did You Know?

Reservations are an essential planning tool for the Club.

If you are planning to dine at the Club with a party larger than six (6) Members and Guests, please make reservations in advance.

Reservations for parties of this size or greater helps the Club prepare in advance in terms of both food and staffing, to ensure your dining experience exceeds your expectations

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, 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.

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Currently, BraeBurn is on a one-out, one-in waitlist to belong to the Club.

In accordance with Club Bylaws, all Member Candidates must go through the applicable posting period, and when duly approved for Membership and a vacancy exits, the applicants will be notified.

Ryan & Leigh Erin Brauer Stockholder

Him: Fredrikson L Byron, PA, Partner

Her: Fredrikson L Byron, PA, Partner

Children: Regan (8), MacKinley (6)

Sponsors: David Crow, Collin and Erin Salisbury

Max & Disney Harris Junior

Him: EIV Capital, Director

Her: Houston Texans, Director of Event Experience

Children: Emmy (4), Bowen (3), Wren (1)

SPONSORS: Greg Grissom, Patrick Connelly

James & Emily Yardley Stockholder

Him: TC Energy, Business Development

Her: Homemaker

Children: Jay (7), Will (6)

Sponsors: Jason Berryman, James Sivco, Bill Yardley, Ryan Fleck

Jeff & Sara Bloom Stockholder

Him: Abbey Partners, Owner/CEO

Her: Vice President, Operation, Lovett Industries

Children: Oliver (14), Owen 12), Ozzie (10)

Sponsors: Brian Miller. Raj Guharoy, Jeff Chen, Robert Fullick

Drs. Kamran & Judy Ahrar Stockholder

Him: MD Anderson Cancer Center, Physician

Her: MD Anderson Cancer Center, Physician

Children: Justin (12), Audrey (12)

Sponsors: Dr. Brian Bednarski, Margaret Pinkston

Robert & Olga Gruman Stockholder

Him: PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Partner

Her: Mom and Wife

Children: Aleksander (22), Mark (14)

Karthik & Mugdha Narasimhan Stockholder

Him: ARA Partners, COO andCLO

Her: Entromy, Managing Director

Children: Sanaa (10), Vihaan (8)

Sponsors: Chatell Preston, Collin and Erin Salisbury, Jay and Emily Blackman, John and Stephanie Schaefer

Shea & Jessy Morgenroth Stockholder

Him: Hines, CFO, Investment Management

Her: Retired/Mom

Children: Quinn (14), Reese (12)

Sponsors: Patrick McAndrew, Hugh Forque, Kevin Salmon, Ben Wylie

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Richard Daly & Mary Rambin Stockholder Waitlist

Him: Daly and Black, PC, Founder/Partner

Her: Rambin Strategy Group, Founder

Children: Payton Daly (16)

SPONSORS: Kevin Salmon, Steve Kherkher, David Matthews, Terry Fry, Ryan MacLeod

Stephen Hermann, MD & Amanda Hermann, MD Stockholder Waitlist

Him: Houston Radiology Associates, Associate Partner/Physician

Her: UT Health, Pathology Resident

Children: Henry (7), Patrick (5), Evelyn (3)

SPONSORS: Dr. Jett Brady, Dr. Chen-Wei, Lee, Mark Kennedy, Mark Crosby

Brooks Lyons

Stockholder Waitlist

Lariat Holding, Inc., Vice President

SPONSORS: David Ahlquist, Dan Blum, David Herr, Bryan Fisher

Mike & Jennifer Quinn

Stockholder Waitlist

Him: Fritsche Anderson Realty Partners, Broker

Her: Homemaker

Children: Shea (14)

SPONSORS: Steven Hood, Greg Grissom, Brant Fulcher, Lucky Long

Tobin Synatschk & Melissa Viktorin Stockholder Waitlist

Him: Quiddity Engineering, COO

SPONSORS: Clayton Black, Bryan

Kennedy, Bryan Chapline, Robin Bobbitt

John & Christina Dyer Stockholder Waitlist

Him: Specks 1960 Investments, LLC, Owner

Her: Grace School, Lower School Substitute

Children: Harrison (8), Georgia Grace (6)

SPONSORS: Austin Moore, Jayson Baird, Bill Worrell, Mark Schlossberg

Brian & Jennifer Jacobsen Stockholder Waitlist

Him: Slalom Consulting, General Manager

Her: Rice University, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor

Children: Kate, 20; Nicholas, 16

SPONSORS: Leash Yu, Greg Grissom, Clint Duncan, Hugh Forque

John & Rachael Montgomery Stockholder Waitlist

Him: Alta Resources, Vice President

Her: Stay at Home Mom (retired from Koch)

Children: Bernadette (4), Aberdeen, (4), Fisher (2)

SPONSORS: Greg Thompson, Joe Greenburg, Frank Verducci, Owen Parker, Jason Marks, Scott Barrett

Justin & Gretchen Richards Stockholder Waitlist

Him: McCarthy Building Co., Director Business Development

Her: Martin Gentlemen Salon, Operations Manager

Children: Kennedy (2 months)

SPONSORS: Hunter Callahan, Mark Schlossberg, Peter Selber, Michael Bernick

Kevin

& Dr. Barbara Trautner

Stockholder Waitlist

Him, Gravity Oilfield Services, SVP and General Counsel

Her: Baylor College of Medicine, VA Hospital, Physician/Professor

Children: Margaret (24), Mark (21)

SPONSORS: Ed Sobash, Gregor

Madden, Tom Bastian, Danny Droubi

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Aaron & Brittany Woodward Stockholder Waitlist

Him: Phillips 66, Gasoline Trader

Her: Glencore: Crude Oil Trader

Children: Riley (1)

SPONSORS: Amit Mathur, Collin Salisbury, Dmitri Tsiropoulos, Thomas Kirk

Roc Chen, MD & June Yao, MD Stockholder Waitlist

Him: EIV Capital, Director

Her: Houston Texans, Director of Event Experience

Children: Emmy (4), Bowen (3), Wren (1)

SPONSORS: Greg Grissom, Patrick Connelly

Pat & Kameron Dahlson Stockholder Waitlist

Him: Mayesh Wholesale, CEO

Her: Kameron Craft Design

Children: Carson (21), Campbell (19)

SPONSORS: Ben Hildreth, Mark Schlossberg, Paul Posoli, Michael Bernick

Congratulations to Cooper Hwang

Cooper Hwang finished as Runner-Up in the STPGA Junior Tour (11-12 division) Summer Championship held at the Woodlands Country Club-Palmer Course (King/General) on July 27-28, 2022. Cooper played an amazing tournament with 8 Birdies over 36-holes. Day 1 total-74 and Day 2 total-74

Baby Announcement

Congratulations to Steve and Pamela Doss on the birth of their daughter Harper Blanton Doss Harper was born on July 22, 2022 and weighed 8.1 lbs. She loves being sung to by her big sister, Hailey.

IN MEMORIAM

The Management, Staff and Members of BraeBurn Country Club wish to extend their sincere sympathy to:

Kathryn Burton on the recent loss of her husband, Dan Burton.

Teri and Mike McAfee on the recent loss of her father, Joe Ellis.

GRAND OPENING!

Wednesday, September 7th

BBCC's CHILDCARE FACILITIES

KidzKove provides a welcoming, safe and interactive environment for children and their parents. KidzKove is for children ages 3y-12y, with a maximum visit of 4 hours.

Reservations and Fees

Reservations are required and can be made by email or phone. reservations@braeburncc.com or 713.774.2586

Childcare is subject to a 24-hour Cancellation Policy. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before your reservation are subject to a full charge of your reservation.

$15 for the first hour per child

$5 for each additional hour

$5 per hour for each additional child from the same family

$35 Late Pick-Up Fee

Rules

KidzKove is available for children of all Members Services are available for children ages 3y-12y

Children must be potty trained

Hours are:

Wednesday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Friday 4 - 8 p.m.

Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (beginning October 1st)

Parents or designated authorized party MUST REMAIN ON CLUB PROPERTY.

To ensure a quality experience with proper staff to child ratios; reservations are required. If space is available, drop-in visits will be welcomed. It is recommended to call prior to arrival if you do not have a reservation secured.

Children will only be released to the parent or designated authorized party who checked them into KidzKove unless prior arrangements have been made. No food is allowed to be brought into KidzKove. Sippy cups are allowed and must be marked with the child's first and last name.

KidzKove staff has the discretion to refuse any child who is, or appears to be, ill or disruptive.

KidzKove staff may contact a parent or designated authorized party to take a child out of childcare due to illness or disruptive behavior.

MEMBERPICTURES

In order to better service your needs we are requesting tha 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 w 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.

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Our selection this month is ORPHAN TRAIN by Christina

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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.

Nearly eighteen, Molly Ayer knows she has one last chance. Just months from "aging out" of the child welfare system, and close to being kicked out of her foster home, a community service position helping an elderly woman clean out her home is the only thing keeping her out of juvie and worse. Vivian Daly has lived a quiet life on the coast of Maine But in her attic, hidden in trunks, are vestiges of a turbulent past As she helps Vivian sort through her possessions and memories, Molly discovers that she and Vivian aren't as different as they seem to be. A young Irish immigrant orphaned in New York City, Vivian was put on a train to the Midwest with hundreds of other children whose destinies would be determined by luck and chance. The closer Molly grows to Vivian, the more she discovers parallels to her own life A Penobscot Indian, she, too, is an outsider being raised by strangers, and she, too, has unanswered questions about the past. As her emotional barriers begin to crumble, Molly discovers that she has the power to help Vivian find answers to mysteries that have haunted her for her entire life - answers that will ultimately free them both.

Our Presenter is Nancy Linkous.

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Happy reading, Stacy Robinson

LA Book Club Chair

MARGARETHENRIKSON

A MESSAGE FROM Ladies Association President

The end of summer is always bittersweet Many parents look forward to school starting, and children back on their hectic schedules, but for those with empty nests, it means not much changes other than more traffic in the mornings (if that’s possible in this town!). The dog days of summer are still here and although we know the calendar is changing, the weather doesn’t seem to agree.

What we do have to look forward to when September rolls around is lots of activities brought to you by the BraeBurn Ladies Association!

For starters, Tuesday, September 13th, is the first luncheon of the Fall and you’ll be receiving your Evite soon. Come listen to the latest decorating ideas from Magpies, with locations in Bellaire and Sugar Land

On October 11th, our Fall Style Show (always a Members’ favorite) will feature beautiful clothes from Raspberry Rose, located in Rice Village. If you’re interested in modeling, send me an email and I’ll make sure it gets to the right people planning the event

The first Ladies’ Night Out will be held on Thursday, October 20th at 6:30 p m and will feature all things PINK in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Check your mailbox for the BBLA card that gives you all the information you need for the upcoming year of activities, and then RSVP for the September luncheon

Margaret Henrikson ladiesassociationpres@braeburncc.com

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

BBCC Celebration

Labor Day Celebration

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH

A special Labor Day edition of Chillin’ and Grillin’ available 5-9 p.m.

A DJ will be spinning summertime tunes from 5-9 p.m. A tasty Labor Day Kid’s Buffet 5-9 p.m. $14++ per child.

Regular Pool menu and Kid’s buffet will be available

11 a m - 3 p m Demaret Grill will be open for lunch and di 11 9

Brunch

Every Sunday in September 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Steak Night

Friday, September 9th

Reservations required; seatings available at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., or 7:30 p.m.

Back to School Bingo

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH

New Orleans Buffet

6 p m Buffet opens

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

7 p.m. Bingo begins (Sharp) Bingo Cards $3++ for children and adults (no limit on the number of cards)

48 hour cancellation policy in effect $25++ adults and $14++ children

WINES OFTHEMONTH

Michel Schlumberger

Sauvignon Blanc California $22.00 bottle, $7.00 glass

Pierre Bovis

Chateauneuf du Pape

France $32.00 bottle, $10.00 glass

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

Winner Winner Chicken

Chicken Night

Wine Club Dinner

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH

7 p m

Tasting

day, September 14th

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Executive Chef

BRAEBIRDS by JIM FRANK |

I looked for this bird for a while at BraeBurn because I’m from Missouri and this is the state bird of Missouri. It calls the entire eastern US home, from the Rockies to the Atlantic, and is a year-round resident in the southeastern US, Mexico, and south to Nicaragua

This is the Eastern Bluebird, a kind of thrush related to the common American Robin. It is small at 7” long from beak to tail, and is easily identified by its orange neck and chest and blue head and back If you are at BraeBurn and you see a small blue and orange bird, you have just seen an Eastern Bluebird

Interestingly, range maps show that they are not commonly seen inside the Houston Beltway, compared to outside the Beltway. In fact, there’s a distinctive lack of sightings in the BraeBurn area I saw my first one at BraeBurn in 2018 and then didn’t see another one for three years Now I see one almost every day as a large Bluebird family has taken up residence Look for them especially on hole numbers 12, 15, and 17.

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

SEPTEMBER2022

Eastern Bluebird Pool Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. WGAMonthlyMedal 9am WineTasting7p.m. WGA President'sCup 9a m Brunch11am-2pm

Regular a la carte menu will not be available

SEPTEMBER 2022

BRAEBURN BRAEBURN

8101 Bissonnet

Houston, Texas 77074

Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.: A la carte service & specials

Sunday Brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.:

2-8 p.m.: A la carte service

Pool Hours

Closed Thursday, September 1st

Open Friday, September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 4 p m -9 p m

Open Saturday, September 3rd – Monday, September 5th (Labor Day) 10 a m -9 p m

Open Saturday, September 10th, 17th, and Sunday, September 11th, 18th 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Last day pool open Sunday, September 18th

Pool Kitchen Hours

11 a m - 8 p m

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2022 - 2023

PRESIDENT James Sivco james@molten-layer.com

VICE & GREENS CHAIR

Jody Batdorf jbatdorf@jturnerresearch.com

SECRETARY, TREASURER, HOUSE & SOCIAL CHAIR AND WOMEN’S INITIATIVE CHAIR

Robin Bobbitt rbobbitt@me.com

HOUSE & SOCIAL VICE CHAIR AND WOMEN’S INITIATIVE VICE CHAIR

Dr. Kelly Larkin klarkin@larkingroup.com

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Chris Calderwood crcalderwood@gmail.com

BUDGET & FINANCE CHAIR

Cody Womack cody.womack@ymail.com

GOLF CHAIR AND GREENS VICE CHAIR

Jim Kinahan kinahanjp93@yahoo.com

VICE GOLF CHAIR AND VICE MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Matt Moake mmoake@highstreetnetlease.com

VICE BUDGET & FINANCE CHAIR

Michael Tsang mtsang@nu-devco.com

7 a.m.-9 p.m. A la carte service

7 a.m.-9 p.m.: A la carte service

Halfway House

Tuesday-Sunday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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 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 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

A la carte service & Specials