The Anchor
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
From the President
Dear LBC Members,
February was a month of flood scares that I hope not to repeat! I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Board, staff, and members who helped us secure the first floor of the clubhouse I also want to thank all of our members for your patience and understanding as we weathered each day’s river forecast and had to make the difficult decision to close the club and prepare for the worst Fortunately, the water levels did not reach the tennis barn or other indoor areas. The Board unanimously approved covering the costs for the preventative efforts from the Flood Reserve Account The Club fully reopened on Tuesday, February 25, and members have been enjoying a week of welcome back Happy Hour Specials
Now it’s time to look forward to spring and warmer weather! Check out the member calendar and make plans to attend the Mardi Gras dinner on the 4th, the Father/Daughter Dance on the 7th, Sunday Brunch on the 9th, Lunch With on the 14th, St Patrick’s Day special on the 15th, Family Movie Night and Summer Sports Signups on the 16th, Adult Bingo on the 25th, the Lobster dinner on the 27th, 99¢ Kid’s Dinners on Wednesday evenings, and more There is something for everyone this month at LBC, including the regular fitness classes and racquet programming Please remember to RSVP for all events by calling the club, on the app, or on the Club’s website
Sincerely,
Michelle Black White LBC President
president@louisvilleboatclub com
From the River Captain
Greetings from the Docks!
As winter recedes and the warmth of spring approaches, we can’t help but feel the excitement building for the upcoming 2025 boating season on the Docks! One of my favorite days each year is the first day I have my boat out.
There are a few things you can do to help us get ready for the 2025 season:
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Join our contact list - We need a contact list for folks who want to be involved in LBC boating or dock events This helps us get our members involved and continue to build the community down on the docks. If you would like to receive communication about LBC boating or dock events, please email me at mlow78@gmail com
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Reserve Your Slip for 2025 - As we gear up for another fantastic year, it’s time to start thinking about reserving your slip for the 2025 boating season Our annual letter will be coming out in April, and we encourage you to act quickly to secure your spot. Last year, our dock slips were completely full, and we anticipate high demand once again Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of our vibrant boating community
2 Programming Suggestions for the Summer - We’re always looking for new ways to enhance your experience on the docks, and we’d love to hear your suggestions for facility improvements or programming this summer. Whether it’s more social events, educational workshops, or familyfriendly activities, your input is invaluable in helping us create a season that’s fun and engaging for everyone. Please send your ideas and suggestions to mlow78@gmail com Your feedback is crucial in making our community even better
As always, we ’ re committed to bringing our members closer together and creating lasting memories on the river We look forward to seeing you out on the water and sharing another amazing boating season with you and your family.
Wishing you fair winds and following seas,
Martin Low River Captain
Reminder Reminder
To guarantee exceptional service and readiness for your dining experience, we kindly ask that you make your reservations ahead of time
Our dedicated employees, Kenny and Eddie are working hard to remove remaining debris from the dock house flooding
WELCOME TO FEBRUARY RACQUETEERS AND PADDLERS!
Hello racqueteers and paddlers, welcome to March! We have made it through that long stretch of cold and snowy winter days, and we are ready for that beautiful spring weather that March will bring to us Our indoor season has around a month and a half left and then we will hopefully be back outside on the clay courts and outdoor pickleball courts Let’s finish the indoor season strong! Let’s take a look at what March will look like on our courts
Please join us this March for our March Madness Fast Feed event From the 1st of March to the 31st, we will introduce our “frequent flyer” program for our fast feeds If you participate in 10 or more fast feeds throughout the month of March, you will receive 1 free fast feed You will also be placed in a drawing for the chance to win a free 30-minute private lesson from our tennis director, Travis Curran Please check the posted fast feed schedule at the club or on the weekly Message from the Director email
Our tennis Indoor Club Doubles Championship is back! The Club Championships will take place from March 7th to March 9th and will include men ’ s and women ’ s A, B, and C doubles as well as mixed doubles in the A, B, and C categories The price will be $30 per team ($15 per player) and will include awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Gatorades and most importantly, bragging rights for the year! If you are interested in signing up, contact Travis at tcurran@louisvilleboatclub com with your registration and your partner’s name
We will also welcome back in March, our Ladies Night Out Pickleball Ladies Night Out Pickleball will take place on March 21st from 6:00-7:30 PM and will include a fun, social night of pickleball and cold adult refreshments We will also have a raffle for prizes including a free pickleball lesson The evening will be priced at $20 per participant. If you are interested in joining our Ladies Night Out Pickleball, please send an email to Travis Curran at tcurran@louisvilleboatclub com
Let’s make it a great March and no matter what racquet or paddle you use, we will see you out there!
All the best, Travis Curran
LBC Director of Tennis, Pickleball, and Platform Tennis
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FITNESS UPDATES
FITNESS SPOTLIGHT
Featuring Amanda Penn
My name is Amanda Penn - my husband Wes and I joined LBC in April 2024 and welcomed our first daughter, Sarah, in June! We’re excited to be a part of a family-friendly and active community as we grow our family - We’ll be spending lots of time at the baby pool this summer!
My favorite hobbies are playing tennis and working out This past fall I wanted to focus on fitness postbaby, so I decided to try the LBC fitness classes It’s a great class and has helped me with cardio and strength I work from home Mondays & Wednesdays, so I come to the 11:30am workout class on these days led by Donnie In fact, Tom Tyrrell has nicknamed me “Monday-Wednesday Amanda ”
These classes are challenging and fun Every day is a different template, so it’s a great opportunity to try all of the equipment in the gym I would encourage anyone who is interested to come give it a try!
BROWNE CUP REPORT:
SQUASH UPDATE
Louisville hosted (and beat) Edgewood Country Club (Charleston, WV) for the annual Browne Cup II on January 10th and 11th The next weekend, our team traveled to St Louis for Browne Cup I We didn’t get the W, and to make matters worse, the St Louis crew unveiled their stolen LBC mat from 2024 when we last hosted Wayne Wilson haggled with them to get it back so all is well Next is the Hahn Cup in Cincinnati, Feb 28-Mar 1, where Louisville, Cincinnati, and Indy battle it out
March will be another busy month with some folks traveling to Charlottesville, VA for the National Squash League draft and then Club Championships planned for March 28-30
Please join us for our weekly Open Squash hosted on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30PM and Saturdays from 10AM-12PM
Thanks, Jacob Huff
Squash Chair
Wayne wilson Wayne wilson managed to managed to recapture the recapture the elusive LBC mat elusive LBC mat from the st. from the st. louis crew! louis crew!
Check out our Valentine’s Day & Mahjong Game Night
AROUND THE CLUB
New New Members Members
Contact General Manager, Sarah Russell, for Membership Information.
Please welcome our new members and their families!
Board of Directors
Club Staff
Mr Cameron and Mrs
Madison Boyd, Grace
Mr David and Mrs
Jennifer Reeder, Angelina and Brendan
Ms. Hamilton Thiersch
Michelle Black White – President
Henry Kelsey – Vice President & Membership
Chris Schaefer – CFO & Finance
Wayne Wilson – Secretary & River
Steve McCombs – Vice Chair, R.I.P.
Tom Campbell – Past President & Racquets and Bocce
Kate Huff – Director, Swim
Deanna Gordinier – Director, Fitness
Miles Mussetter – Director, Racquets
Tom Scovil – Director, House
Erin Eggers Fidler – Director, Entertainment
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
