MEMBERSHIP MATTERS MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
From the General Manager
Dear Members,
November is here, and the holiday season is fast approaching! If you ’ re planning family gatherings or business celebrations, George Henry is your go-to guy to make them unforgettable The Boat Club is also perfect for hosting your business meetings, so reach out to George for all the details!
With the fall leaves comes a burst of indoor activities and events to keep you energized This month we ’ re rolling out an Adult Beginner Tennis Clinic, a Teen Pickleball Tournament on November 9th, and our fan-favorite Turkey Burner Pickleball Tournament on Friday, November 29th! Platform Tennis kicks off Friday, November 1st, with open play and instruction from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm And squash lovers we ’ ve got open play on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings just for you! Be sure to check your weekly email for more info
In the dining room, Chef Godsey and team have crafted a new dinner menu launching Tuesday, November 5th, plus we ’ re now open for lunch on Saturdays from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm! Walk-ins welcome and come hungry! Also, please join me in welcoming Adrian Montgomery as our new Dining Room Manager Adrian’s experience and passion are sure to take our dining experience to the next level
Our social calendar is packed with fun for everyone! Here’s what’s coming up:
Happy Hour at the Pavilion – Friday, November 1st, 5:00 to 8:00 pm Enjoy live music by Blake Dixon and drink specials!
Kid Meals – Every Wednesday, 5:30 to 9 pm Kid meals are just $0 99! Sunday Brunch – Sunday, November 10th Join us for a delicious spread to start your Sunday right
Etiquette Class with Nancy Boatman – Sunday, November 17th, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Limited spots are available for grades 6 through 8
Family Bingo – Sunday, November 17th (following Etiquette Class) Gather the family for some fun and prizes! Save these dates for holiday favorites: Grand Thanksgiving Buffet – Thursday, November 28th
Holiday Bubbles & Dancing – Friday, December 6th
Wreath and Gingerbread Workshop – Sunday, December 8th Brunch with Santa – Sunday, December 15th Don’t forget, our Annual Meeting is Wednesday, December 4th!
Make sure you ’ re following us on Facebook and Instagram we post all the latest club news and updates You can also sign up for push notifications and texts to stay in the know about our fantastic events
Thinking about holiday gifts? An LBC membership could be perfect for your adult child! With our new Junior Membership (for ages 24 to 29), it’s just $500 to join and $150 per month As a legacy, the initiation fee is 50% off! Reach out to me anytime for more details
We’re so grateful to have you as part of the Boat Club family. Your feedback and ideas mean a lot to us, and we ’ re here to make every visit special for you, your family, and your friends.
Cheers to an amazing November,
Sarah Russell General Manager srussell@louisvilleboatclub
com
From the President
Dear LBC Members,
Fall is in the air and events are moving indoors for the season. LBC has the amenities needed to host all of your family, business, and holiday gatherings George and the staff are ready to help plan every detail of your next event whether it is a small business lunch or a 300-person wedding I use LBC for my nonprofit’s quarterly board meetings and enjoy the ease of selecting the menu and setting up technology for presentations My board members appreciate the convenience of the location with ample parking along with the incredible views of the river
The Board of Directors has approved changing to an uncontested election process and the Nominating Committee is currently building a slate of candidates equal to the number of board positions to be filled This helps to ensure that the most qualified members are slated to fill the open needs on the Board and represent the different areas of the Club To serve as an Officer or Director, a member must be an eligible Full Member and have been a former member of the Board of Directors or served for at least two (2) years as an active member of one of the Club’s official committees If you have questions or need more information, please reach out to me or this year ’ s Nominating Committee Chair, Reid Hafer
I look forward to welcoming the incoming Board members at our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 4th.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Michelle Black White LBC President president@louisvilleboatclub
com
Farewell to the Season from the Docks!
RIVER CAPTAIN UPDATE
As we begin to wind down activity for the season, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible summer and fall it’s been For the first time in years, our dock slips were completely full, and we hosted Thursday Happy Hours at one of Louisville’s best waterfront spots It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying drinks, sunsets, and good company along the river I hope you didn’t miss out on the fun, and that the season brought you plenty of unforgettable moments
We have so many memories to look back on this year from the group trips that made for countless laughs to those quiet, meaningful conversations with members who have long histories here Some of my favorite moments were listening to our seasoned members reminisce about their adventures and time on the docks, many dating back decades
For instance, Gar Davis shared how he built our current docks as one of his first big projects right out of college Fun fact: Gar and his dad salvaged the metal for our seawall from a sunken barge in the Falls of the Ohio! And Greg Treitz sent a great story about canoeing with his cousin as a kid
Did you know that our Dads and Kids Campout used to be held on 12 Mile Island? We’d boat over and set up camp right in the heart of the island (there is a campground boaters clean up each year) I can only imagine the tales those campers would have from back then!
Looking ahead to 2025, I hope you’ll think about the memories and adventures still waiting for you and your family on the river We’re planning some exciting new programs to bring our community even closer, so stay tuned!
Wishing you fair winds and following seas,
Martin Low River Captain
Check out some of our winners from our Halloween Party!
FITNESS UPDATES
November Update
The Fitness Center is available to all members 24 x 7 to meet your busy schedules Our cardio and weight machines provide all the critical equipment for your individual workouts Online Peloton workouts can be followed on the Cycling Studio TV to help you achieve your physical fitness goals These classes include Cardio Cycling, Meditation Rowing, Strength, Stretching, and Yoga
LBC features ten classes taught by Elevate’s Physiology-degreed instructors spread across the week covering Bootcamp Blitz, Fitness, & Yoga, and a monthly Cycling class These topnotch classes are open to all ages Clubhouse members and guests are welcome for a low fee Elevate’s Mellwood Avenue facility is also available for both individual workouts and numerous classes The Elevate instructors provide challenging workouts that can be adjusted to meet your personal goals and capabilities Elevate also has online classes that can be followed anytime/anyplace The Fitness Center can be used for personal training with the Elevate staff or your own instructor
HAPPYNOVEMBERRACQUETEERSANDPICKLERS!
WelcometoanotherexcitingmonthofLBCracquets WehadafunOctober,solet’sgothroughaquickrecapofwhattookplacelastmonth We officiallystartedourindoorseasonthispastmonth however,thatdidn’tstopusfromtakingfulladvantageoftheclaycourts Wewereabletostill holdleagues,fastfeeds,andotherprogrammingoutsideduringthewarmmonthofOctober Inotherexcitingnews,LBCracquetswouldlovetogive ahugeshout-outtoMarnieOchoaforwinninganationalchampionshipinthe2024USTALeagueladies40andover45Championships Thatisa hugeaccomplishment,andweareproudofherforbringinghomethetitlewithherteam Greatjob,Marnie!Onthepickleballsideofthings,wehad agreatmonthofparticipationinourSaturdaypickleballleaguesaswellasabigturnoutforourthirdeditionofLadiesNightOutPickleball Ladies NightOutPickleballbroughttogether24ladiesofdifferentskilllevels,witheveryoneenjoyingagreatnightonthecourtsandsocializing Nowthat Octoberhasfinallyended,let’slookatwhatwehavegoingonforthemonthofNovember
Novemberwillundoubtedlybringaclosetoourclaycourtseason Wehadafantasticclaycourtseasonbutwilllooktoclosemostofthecourtsby the end of the month Nevertheless, we will be going full steam inside the tennis barn with league play, tennis clinics, and other tennis programming WewilllooktocontinuetoaddnewclinicstoourtennisprogrammingthismonthincludinganotherAdultBeginnerClinic LBCtennis willalsolooktoaddsomenewfastfeedsthatwillgetyourheartpumping PleasestaytunedforfurtherupdatesinourweeklyMessagefromthe Directoremail
WewilllooktocontinueaddingnewpickleballprogramminginthemonthofNovemberincludingtherestartoftheMen’sLadderLeagueonMonday evenings WewillcontinueholdingourSaturdayDinkandDrinkLeagueinthemonthofNovemberandwithanyluck,wecancontinuetoenjoythe nice weather on our outdoor pickleball courts We will also look to hold a couple of pickleball events this month including our High School PickleballnightonNovember9th Thiswillbeafuneveningforthekidsthatwillincludeboysandgirlspickleballdoublesaswellassnacksand drinks InNovember,wewillholdoursecondannualTurkeyBurnerPickleballtournamentonNovember29th Thiswillbeacompetitivemixed doublestournamentheldthedayafterThanksgivingthatwillgiveusthechancetogetoffthecouchandburnoffthatmassiveThanksgivingmeal consumedthedaybefore Formoreinformationortosignupforanyoftheleaguesortournaments,pleasecontacttcurran@louisvilleboatclubcom Lastbutcertainlynotleast,theLBCplatformtennisseasonhasreturned Astheweathergrowscold,platformtenniswillbeheatingupwithour openingnightonNovember1st Thiswillbeafunnightofplatformtennisandsocializingbyourbeautifulfirepitwithsomecoldorwarmdrinks LBCplatformcourtswillalsobeco-hostingthe2024BourbonBallbeingheldonNovember22ndthroughNovember24th alongwithLouisville CountryClubandBigSpringCountryClub ThistournamentwillbringsomeofthebestplatformtennisplayersinthenationtotheLouisvillearea PleasecomebytocheckoutsomephenomenalplatformtennisplaythisNovember Let’shaveagreatNovemberonthecourtsnomatterwhatracquetorpaddleyoumaychoose
Allthebest, TravisCurran
LBCDirectorofTennis,PickleballandPlatformTennis
Board of Directors
Michelle Black White – President
Henry Kelsey – Vice President & Membership
Chris Schaefer – CFO & Finance
Wayne Wilson – Secretary & River
Tom Campbell – Past President & Fitness
Kate Huff – Director, Swim
Marty McClelland – Director, Racquets & Bocce
Steve McCombs – Director, R I P
Tom Scovil – Director, House
Ginny Tyler – Director, Entertainment
Club Staff
General Manager - Sarah Russell ext 116
Assistant Manager, Director of Hospitality & Banquets
George Henry ext 111
Director of Finance & Human Resources
Jennifer Kaiser ext 114
Director of Paddle, Pickle & Tennis
Travis Curran ext 123
Housekeeping Supervisor - Connie Bates ext 122
Director of Facilities - Ken Goodlett
Executive Chef - Heber C Godsey IV ext 117
