EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SHARON
President
JOHN
Vice
ED
Secretary,
JOHN
GERRY
Executive
Clubhouse Dress Code Reminder
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ANDREW
DANIEL
Long
DANIEL
JAMES
JOE
KAREN
MIKE
WILLIAM
Club Policy Reminders
What to Look Forward to in May Events
Cosi’s Cocktail and Wine of the Month
Coffee with C and Club Communication Terri Talks Racquets
Adult Beginner Sailing Clinics
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The Club is vibrating with “Spring Cleaning”, fixing up and getting ready to welcome Members for the busiest time of the year from June to September. If you are just returning to Rehoboth for the season, you may notice lots of changes as you drive in—fresh paint on the Clubhouse, a new bulkhead and 19th Hole with beautiful Bermuda grass, and an expanded, freshly blacktopped parking lot. Of course, many will also see less trees and foliage on the golf course, which generated a lot of reactions this Spring! (I would encourage you to read Alan’s newsletter article in March which discusses the reasoning and rational).
The Board has been in overdrive working this winter on multiple initiatives identified in our new Strategic Plan. These were reviewed in the recent Vision 2030 document sent to Members, so I hope you had a chance to read it. As I said in my last newsletter, the Board very much wants to engage with the membership and listen to your thoughts and concerns about RBCC. This past month the Club contacted 150 Members, across membership categories, to participate in focus groups to discuss Capital Dues and the issues surrounding the lack of Capital Dues. I was able to attend all 5 meetings and, along with other Board Members, hear your questions and ideas about the Club and dues. A consistent theme was how much Members love the experience at RBCC and want to support a plan for the future which is fiscally responsible, transparent, fair and accountable. A heartfelt thank you to all who participated Please know your focus group communication is instrumental in our planning as we move forward.
The Board and Management have been trying very hard to make sure we listen well and truly understand what you are saying. We’ve heard you and have embraced the Ted Lasso approach of “I shouldn’t bring an umbrella to the brainstorm!” With all the insights gained in this process, we are now working on a comprehensive publication for early June to help Members thoroughly comprehend the need for Capital Dues. After the kick-off publication is released, we will hold a series of Member meetings (both inperson and by Zoom) to inform Members and answer questions.
Sharon Covington Board President
Please stay tuned and be on alert for more important communications from the Club. In this article you will learn about the Club’s new 1925 Eagle Foundation and gain insight on strategics from the Nominating Committee. You will soon be hearing more about other initiatives, including our Ad Hoc Committee working on the revision of our Certificate of Incorporation (COI) and Bylaws. It has been a very busy year!
I look forward to more warm welcomes as we ready for our busy summer season!
Carpiu "C" Chereches GM/COO
GENERAL MANAGER’S UPDATE
and to all the returnees, welcome back! We’re bound to have some fun.
Hope to see you soon, see you smiling, and see you often.
C's Poem of the Month
"Sweet May hath come to love us, Flowers, trees, their blossoms don; And through the blue heavens above us
The very clouds move on" - Heinrich Heine,Book of Songs
Spring starts in March, but isn’t May when we start to feel it? And it’s not just the air temperature change, but the “temperature” all around the Club. From the quite now normal off-season, (no such thing anymore since we now have a season in the cold months, and a super-season that grows longer and longer every year) to the positive buzz that animates every RBCC amenity.
It’s the time of the year when we almost double our numbers for the Talon Tribe, with H2B and J-1 workers from all over the world and seasonal locals, increasing our Talon Tribe numbers to close to 250. The membership expands to almost double its size compared to the winter months, when many of our Florida residents make their way back to the midAtlantic heaven. To all of you just joining the Club (Members and staff), we say welcome
There’s a long list of changes that the Board, Committees and the Tribe worked on to improve your experience for this season. From the parking lot(s) upgrades, outdoor dining expansions and menu offerings to a busier calendar for racquets, golf, pool, kids' camps, wellness activities and new events, these are only the ones I can remember, but I know there’s more than that. The traditional events that we’re all looking forward to this month, like Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, are the larger events that we’re hoping to see a lot of you at the Club to enjoy all of these changes that make us proud.
To make sure you’re not missing any of the “good stuff” waiting for you at the Club, the Tribe is continuously improving the way we communicate, and you know what I mean if you’ve had a chance to watch Alan and Pat’s video about the golf season updates. That is just the beginning, as we know we have many more stories to share across the departments and we know that videos might be the preferred way to wrap our messages, in addition to our regular publications. But communication is a two-way street, and we always want to hear from you, also. Whether you come to Coffee with C, send us an email, call us, stop by our offices or simply stop us when you see us on campus, your feedback has never been more important. It’s your Club, so tell us how we’re doing, tell us how you enjoy it, and how we can make it better. If you’ve done this already, thank you and keep it coming!
I could tell you how we’ve finished another good fiscal year that ended on March 31, but I’ll leave those financial details for after we’ve had our official statements from the current on-going audit. I’ll leave you to the rest of this very informative and entertaining read that the Tribe was so excited to put together for you.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Every year the Board of Governors (“Board”) appoints the Nominating Committee to oversee the upcoming Board election. The Board identifies the skill sets most desirable for board members and advises the Nominating Committee of their findings and the number of vacancies for the upcoming election. The primary duties of the Nominating Committee are set forth in Sections 5.2.75.2.9 of the Bylaws To summarize, the Committee identifies, recruits, and encourages qualified nominees; confirms their eligibility to stand for election; and conducts interviews with candidates primarily focused on their reasons for wanting to serve, their prior board experience, reputation for leadership and ability to make a difference in committee settings, their particular expertise and any other relevant factors. Following interviews of the candidates, the Committee advises the Board and the Membership of those candidate nominees selected to stand for election in the forthcoming Board election.
I have been a Member of RBCC for 13 years and during that time have served on the Governance, Legal & Insurance and Nominating Committees. During my legal career I advised numerous boards and subsequently, in the private investment business, have chaired and been responsible for building boards at a number of companies I’ve also served on non-profit higher education and for-profit public company boards. As a result of these experiences and during my 3 years as a Member of this Committee, I have had a particular point of view on how nominations should be made to the RBCC Board. I do not believe contested elections are conducive to building the best boards possible with the kind of talent and experience necessary to meet the future problems of an organization.
During the past 3 years the Committee has annually considered the qualifications of all candidates and has debated the issue of
number of candidates for the Board exceeded the number of open seats for the upcoming election. Elections are deemed “contested” when the number of candidates exceeds the open Board seats to be filled for the coming year. This year there are 3 available seats to be filled.
The past two years the Committee has chosen not to limit the number of nominees for various reasons, some historical and some because the Club had not clearly defined its future by adopting a Strategic Plan. Strategic Plans help inform the Board and the Committee of future challenges facing the Club and, importantly, the kind of talent and experience needed to face those future challenges. It is, in fact, how most boards are constructed and I commend the Board and Strategic Planning Committee for the adoption of our new Strategic Plan.
The best practice and clear trend in the club industry has been to move to uncontested elections. There is general agreement that contested elections negatively affect the willingness of Members to commit to board service, tends to foster a "winner or loser" image that create fissures in clubs, and, last but not least, tends to diminish the feeling of inclusiveness in the membership.
I have argued over the years that, when chairing boards in the past, I have NEVER, EVER gone to a potential candidate whose commitment, experience and time is crucial to the future of an organization and said “We want you to serve on this board and, oh, by the way, you need to get yourself elected!” A number of people will not volunteer to do so under those circumstances and, in fact, we have had Members of this Club who have not, or will not, consider service in such circumstances. Not surprisingly, we have had other candidates withdraw from the process when a contested election is going to occur. In my opinion, we cannot afford to lose talented
people when they are willing to serve as volunteers.
For those Members that believe it is too restrictive to allow a committee to make such decisions Section 5.2.10 of the Bylaws, Stockholder Petition Nominees, continues to provide the right of a Member to petition the membership to run alongside the Nominating Committee process should they not be selected or should they not wish to submit themselves to the review process. It has been done in the past and, no doubt, may be done in the future.
This Club has come a long way over the last 5 years. The growing membership, the wonderful experiences offered by the Club and the higher level of professionalism of this Club’s management team is increasingly evident. I believe a well-informed, independent Nominating Committee, which will continue to evolve each year in its membership and practices, can and should make its Board nomination decisions based upon its analysis of the qualities and talent of Members willing to serve. Future requirements for Board talent will continue to evolve as the challenges facing the Club change over the years. The idea here is to do everything we can to ensure that the stewardship of this Club is in the best hands available.
Michael Stakias Chair, Nominating Committee
TALON TRIBE UPDATE
The Club is excited to announce the addition of Ricky McCall to the RBCC professional golf staff. Ricky’s main focus will be working closely with the ladies’ golf groups, the twilight group as well as improving and growing our junior golf and clinic programming.
Rick McCall joins the Rehoboth Beach Golf staff after retiring from Delaware State University in Dover, DE, where he was the women’s golf coach for six years. His leadership at DSU elevated the team’s highest ever national rankings as he helped grow the team, hosting students from as far as South Africa, Thailand and Ireland, and players from all over the United States. The golf program received multiple grants and supported local non-profits organizations with volunteerism with a focus on diversity.
Prior to joining the athletic team at Delaware State, McCall coached golf at Wesley College and served as the Head Golf Professional at Wild Quail Golf and Country Club for 16 years. He hosted junior camps every summer for juniors from ages 4-16. Rick has also worked for Jim McLean, Mizuno Golf Company and the TPC Network.
McCall, a native of Dover, DE, earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, where he majored in Business and played on the golf team. He currently lives in Lewes, DE.
The Club is delighted to introduce Zack Flores Reyes as Banquet Chef to the Talon Tribe. Zack is a native Delawarean who is born and raised in Lewes, Delaware. Zack started in the hospitality industry as a steward working in the dish pit and eventually took a liking to the back-of-the-house operations. He attended culinary school at Del Tech. Zack comes to RBCC after nine years working at multiple locations for SoDel Concepts, but most recently as Sous Chef at Ocean View Brewing Company. Zack looks forward to the opportunity to learn and grow from Chef Carolyn and Jerry.
Congratulations to the first TIE for Tribe Vibe Quarterly Award Winner to Sean Clendaniel of the greens department and Tressa Dutton of the administrative department! Both Sean and Tressa showcase the Talon Tribe Core Values of inclusion, respect, innovation, tribework and integrity.
Zack Flores Reyes
Ricky McCall
1925 EAGLE FOUNDATION
Exciting news! The 1925 Eagle Foundation was approved as a non-profit corporation in Delaware effective March 23rd, 2024.The Foundation’s charter is designed for RBCC members and others to make tax-deductible donations to support these important areas:
Grants for deserving members of the Talon Tribe.
Scholarships for Talon Tribe members and their families, and other eligible applicants. Support of local charities in Rehoboth Beach and beyond.
Traditional RBCC Holiday Fund donations. Support of local artists through the purchase of artworks to be displayed in the Club. The Foundation will be working closely with the Club’s current Work of Arts Committee.
Spaska Ivanov AGM/Director of Operations
The Foundation’s Board of Trustees has had two organizational meetings. The following are the officers and committee chairs:
Scott Talbott, President & Works of Arts 1
Blake Carey, Secretary 2
Brian Barrows, Treasurer 3
Riko Metzroth, Chair of Investment & Communications 4.
Jack Berberian, Chair of Grants in Aid 5
Brian LaChance, Communications Committee Member 6
We will continue to keep you posted on our progress and upcoming Foundation events.
CLUBHOUSE DRESS CODE
of the dining venues When necessary to enforce the dress code in effect for each dining venue, they will be the ones reminding you of the appropriate dress code. When they do this, please don’t be upset with them as they are just following the Club policies.
As a reminder, jeans are allowed in Eagles Nest, Bayside Grill and Bayside Patio.
As you have seen, the Golf Shop has beautiful RBCC logoed hoodies. You are more than welcome to wear them with a polo shirt or collared shirt underneath. There are also golf hoodies that have quarter zips which are permitted with a collared shirt. Men must be in a collared shirt at the Clubhouse and in all dining rooms. Men can wear collared shirts under a non-collared sweater.
I would like to take a moment to talk about the Club's Dress Code. As you know the dress code is meant to enhance all Members’ experiences while at the Club. The Talon Tribe takes pride in providing a welcoming and elegant atmosphere for all our Members and your guests, and part of that atmosphere includes adhering to certain standards.
As you know Rose and JR are our wonderful hosts, who you see first before you go to one
The 1925 Room is the Refined Dining. The atmosphere is tranquil, and Members will be able to enjoy quiet conversation in a relaxed environment. The attire is Smart Casual. For gentleman, long pants and collared shirts are preferred and dress shorts are acceptable Closed toe shoes for gentleman and sandals for ladies are acceptable.
Now is time to talk about shirts. How do you know if your polo shirt should be tucked or untucked? I can tell you I had a hard time understanding the difference. Please look at the picture below. If you have a shirt that has a long tail you have to keep it tucked in. The rule is the same for all genders.
The Talon tribe kindly asks you to adhere to these guidelines, and we appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a respectful and enjoyable environment for all.
Bethany Ackerman Membership & Communications Director
MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS
haven’t yet, make sure to download the app and click “Email Me My Credentials.” This makes making a dinner reservation, booking a clinic, selecting a tee time and so much more just one click away!
I know I speak for the Talon Tribe when I say we couldn't be more excited to move into the warm weather season. The Tribe associates this weather with green grass, fresh landscaping, setting up pool and patio furniture, on-boarding seasonal tribe members and more, but I associate it with the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year." Yes; I did just sing a Christmas song as I typed that. The warm weather to me signifies all of these things, but it also means I get to see the many Members that we have missed here in Rehoboth Beach. While many of you may have been here year-round, others are just returning to Delaware so I'd like to remind the Membership of a few items.
If you are interested in sponsoring a friend for membership, please note that the membership procedure requires a proposal for membership, nominee introduction letter, application fee ($1,000) and one sponsor, who is a Member in good standing for more than one year as well as an interview with the Membership Committee. Email Mary, Member Services Specialist, for more information or visit the Club website.
Speaking of website, as a reminder after logging into your Member account please be sure to change your password by visiting the “My Profile” section under Member Central. The Club uses the ForeTees app. If you
Lastly, it is always good to refresh your mind with Club Policies and Bylaws. These can all be accessed via the Club website under Club Information. Two very important topics surround the dress code which Spaska addresses in her article and pets/animals on Club property. The Club Policy states, "Dogs, and other pets, with the exception of seeingeye dogs, are not permitted on the Club Facilities unless otherwise approved by the General Manager. Members are responsible for damage caused by an animal owned by the member or under the member’s control." It should be noted that pets and animals should not be on Club grounds which includes the golf course or racquets courts.
It is the Talon Tribe's desire to offer the must-have membership experience and it starts with the upkeep of our grounds that we call our home away from home. As always my door and inbox are always open!
Membership Report
MEMBERSHIP CONSIDERATIONS
The following individuals are being considered for membership in Rehoboth Beach Country Club. Any communication concerning these nominations should be directed to the Chairperson of the Membership Committee or the Membership Director. Information shared will be considered confidential and will be protected.
Posting for a Social Membership:
Nikolas and Patricia Wexler from Rehoboth Beach, DE and Golden Beach, FL Sponsor: Preston Schell Jill and Ken Brodkowitz from Sarasota, FL and Rehoboth Beach, DE Sponsor: Lewis Fader
WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS
Please join us all in welcoming and celebrating the newest members of RBCC.
Brian & Carolyn Ridgway
Fred Mitzner
April Events
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Grilling & WineDemonstration
Jerry Schreck Food & Beverage Director
ALL THINGS FOOD & BEVERAGE
Buffet is the next Day on the 12th and, just like Easter Brunch, includes breakfast items, raw bar, carve station, seasonal salads, entrees as well as an array of desserts and sundae bar.
In May, we will continue “Happy Hour” Tuesday through Saturday everywhere in the Clubhouse as well as the Bayside Grill Patio from 5pm – 6pm and the “Bar Bites” menu will be available at that time. We will also be continuing Bingo on Wednesdays in May but with a twist. Bingo will be in the Ballroom with a change in the menu concept from a burger buffet to a pasta buffet. On the Wednesday night pasta buffet, Chef Carolyn will offer three types of pasta dishes along with salads and dessert. This will enable the Food and Beverage Tribe to transition smoothly into June when Trivia begins.
As the month of May begins, the F&B offerings for the golf leagues do too. On Thursday, May 2 the Men’s Day buffet and Ladies’ Day Kickoff Cocktail Party will be held. Moving into that weekend, the Kentucky Derby viewing party in the Eagles Nest is sure to be fun with Members dressed for the occasion and hopefully staying to enjoy a great meal. Cinco de Mayo falls on Sunday this year so a special menu that evening along with a margarita station and a regular menu will be offered that day.
The Spring Ladies Wine Dinner will take place on Saturday, May 11. Cosi has selected great wines to complement Chef Carolyn’s outstanding menu. Mother’s Day Brunch
The Sunday Cookout schedule begins on Sunday the 26th of Memorial Day weekend. Spaska has chosen the “Bachelor Boys” to play tunes while Andra and Gina will have the Club decorated for a fun evening. Last year’s Memorial Day Cookout drew a huge crowd and we hope to see even more Members this year. The culinary team has a new “pig roaster” that we will roll out for cookouts in June so stay tuned for a whole roasted pig station this summer as well as whole chickens and baby back ribs that can be slow cooked in our new “toy.”
Finally for the soft serve fans, there will be flavor rotations in the pool kitchen, spiked soft serve in the Eagles Nest and vanilla and chocolate will remain in the Bayside Grill to be included with the Lunch Buffet that opens Tuesday, May 21.
See you around the club!
W e e k l y O f f e r i n g s R e m i n d e r !
REMINDER: The Lunch Buffet returns starting on Tuesday, May 21 and will remain open Monday - Sunday starting Monday, 27. Sunday Cookouts begin on May 26.
WINE, SPIRITS & BEVERAGES
Cosi's Wines of the Month
Tablelands Sauvignon Blanc, Martinborough, New Zealand 2022 $12/40
Aromas of passion fruit with red pepper and guava Ripe tropical fruit shows through with notes of golden kiwi, a full mouthfeel with crisp granny smith apple acid finish.
Tapestry Red Blend, Paso Robles CA 2021 $15/55
Cosi Dalalau F&B Manager
Cocktail of the Month:
Italian White Chocolate
Tapestry Red Blend bursts with aromas of ripe blueberry and blackberry with hints of sage, lavender, and cedar. Rich and smooth on the palate and balanced by structured tannins and fresh acidity, enjoy Tapestry with pasta, cheese, red meats... or any time you’re celebrating with friends and loved ones. I ' m I n t e r e s t e d ! W i n e C l u b
1925 PATIO EXPANSION
HOLE 10 TEE
COFFEE WITH C BOARD UPDATE
Want to understand the key highlights from the Board meetings?
Don’t miss the Monthly Board Update which is sent via email the following Tuesday after a Board Meeting. Missed the email? That’s okay, it is also posted on the Members’ website. You can view all Board Updates by visiting “Club News” & “Board of Directors Updates.”
A LOOK INTO Club Communication
DON’T MISS OUT ON ALL THE GREAT HAPPENINGS AT YOUR CLUB
EAGLE TRACKS
An email summary of the week’s events that is sent every Monday at 10am.
EAGLE UPDATE
A secondary email throughout the week that contains important Member information.
EAGLE POINT
The monthly newsletter from the Club to the membership which is emailed on the first of each month. It is also available on the Club website. Prefer a print copy? Pick one up at the Concierge’s desk!
PUSH NOTIFICATIONS
The Club sends important push notifications for urgent reminders and updates. Please enable push notifications on your phone for the ForeTees app.
BOARD BRIEF
Interested in topics discussed at the Board meetings? The Board Brief is emailed to the membership and available on the Club website the following Tuesday after every Board meeting.
DIGITAL BOARDS
There are currently 5 digital boards throughout the facility/campus which are located in the Clubhouse lobby, Bayside Grill, Golf Shop, Fitness Center and Halfway House. These boards include new member introductions, fitness classes, events and more!
COFFEE WITH C
Join C every first Saturday of the month for coffee and conversations about all things Club related.
Want to see the December 2023 Survey Results and Executive Summary? It is available on the Club website!
Click here for the Survey Results
Curious about the Club’s Strategic Plan? It is available on the Club website!
Click here for the Strategic Plan
Hearing the term Vision 2030, but not sure what is it? Click below to learn more!
Click here for Vision 2030
Did you see the 2024 Sports & Recreation Guide? It is available on the Club website!
Click here for the 2024 Sports Guide
2024 Event Guide & Social Calendar? It is available on the Club website!
Click here for the 2024 Event Guide
Pat Mastrian, PGA Director of Golf
GOLF DEPARTMENT REPORT
As the tee sheet grows and more Members are back in Delaware, I wanted to share a few quick reminders regarding golf rules and regulations.
Golf Season Rules Reminders:
Allow faster groups to play through.
Repair all divot holes in the fairways by replacing the divot or using the divot mix. Rake sand traps and leave the rake outside of the trap.
After exiting a sand trap, clean the bottom of your golf shoes before walking on the green.
Repair all ball marks; yours and others.
Welcome spring, warm weather and many more days of golf weather! Whether you have been in Rehoboth Beach year-round or are just returning to the Club, many updates and improvements have taken place over the last few months on the golf course and the golf department has been working diligently to improve the operation for the membership. If you haven’t yet, check out the video below featuring the Superintendent, Alan, and me as we ride around the course and talk about all of the changes and updates for the 2024 season.
If you sit down for lunch at the Halfway House or Clubhouse, you lose your position, and may only resume play when a gap occurs.
Observe appropriate prompts on the carts and course signage to help protect the course.
Refrain from the use of abusive and profane language.
Use the ashtrays that are provided for cigarettes and cigars. j. Dispose of your broken tees. Please use the provided broken tee boxes on the par 3’s. k. While driving a golf cart, maximize the use of the cart path. Once entering the fairway, remain in the fairway as much as possible (limiting traffic in the rough) until exiting onto the cart path at the appropriate locations.
Be aware of the dress code.
Lottery
System: Starting May 11 (Saturday & Sunday through Labor Day Weekend)
Lottery system is in place Saturday & Sunday, peak season only (Monday Holidays also included).
Members must submit a lottery request through the club website or, by calling the Golf Shop.
Lottery requests can be submitted 2 weeks in advance.
Lottery requests will close at 11AM on the Monday before the given weekend. Starting times are drawn and finalized by 12:00PM.
Email confirmations will be sent to all members within the given tee sheet.
Updates and Changes from the Director of Golf and Superintendent
Click on the video to the left to take a ride with the Director of Golf, Pat Mastrian, and the Superintendent, Alan Fitzgerald, as they tour the golf course going over all of the updates and changes to the course as well as the changes for the golf season in 2024 at RBCC.
GREENS DEPARTMENT UPDATE
What a difference a few weeks make, especially when the weather cooperates! Even with the weather causing delays, I knew that all the projects would start coming together and finishing up around the same time. Tony and I had the opportunity to go to Augusta for the practice rounds and left Kevin to handle final prep and sod on 19. I hated leaving Kevin for the few days, but knew the golf course was in safe hands. The best part was coming in on Thursday morning and seeing the Bermudagrass laid on 19! We finished up laying the fine fescue that Thursday, but the weather gods decided to knock us back one more time. We had high tides and wind, which washed over half the sand out of the bunker into the bay and the soil and sod away from behind the bulkhead…. It took a few days, but it was all put back together. The Bermudagrass sod is overseeded with ryegrass so it rooted right away and we were able to mow it in under a week. It is still a little patchy, but we should be able to open it for play soon. It will fill in quick once the bermudagrass really starts to grow. I think everyone will agree that the free form design is incredible and a great insight into Joel Weinman’s vison for any potential future work on the course.
That same week saw the parking lot areas getting prepped and the patchwork completed, with the seal coat and new lines getting done the following week. We had an unexpected drop in the temperatures that delayed the curing time, meaning that we had to fully close the Club on Tuesday, however the final product was worth it! We also added a speed bump as you arrive onto the property to improve safety around the Club entrance and Golf Shop. Adding a speed bump was a nice way to repair the existing dip that settled across the Club entrance driveway Since the speed bump crosses diagonally, it makes it easier for lower cars to get over without bottoming out.
A few days later, the tee work was completed. Due to all of the other tees looking so nice, we decided to fix the tee boxes on hole 11. We expanded the back two tees into one and extended the forward tee by almost double its previous size. This extension closed the huge gap between the front and back tees so the teeing areas can be spread out better. We had to wait to finish 11 as we had a contractor laser level it along with the forward tee on 18, the back tee on 10 and the tees on 19. The forward tee on 18 was also expanded and we added a little more length to 10 by moving the flower bed to the left of the tees. Moving the flower bed on 10 not only let us extend the hole a little but also allowed us to build a new one to the
left of the tees which removed a traditionally wet area and gave us the opportunity to expand the bed.
We removed the annuals beds on the course and are replacing them with native plantings. The beds are sandy which fits the environment better, and we have planted them to ensure we still have color in the summer. Since they are native plants, they are better for the pollinators, which in turn will encourage other wildlife also. The fine fescue areas will also provide nice habitats for the wildlife. Since these plants are perennials, it’s more financially prudent than planting new plants every year.
When I started interviewing last year the weather was very cold and the spring seemed to last into June, so I didn’t know what to expect this year. I was delighted to see that spring came relatively early and the course greened up nicely. It also helped that we pushed the greens aeration until after Memorial Day to make the most of the prime soil temperatures for healing. This resulted in the course playing excellent though the spring and people could enjoy playing in the nice weather. Along with the shorter healing time in May, it means that we will have greatly reduced the down time due to aeration increasing the accessibility while it is in optimum condition.
We have started to work on the texture on the fairways. This is to make the different grasses on them play more consistently. It will be a slow process as I can’t get too aggressive and damage the turf, but you should see some progress until we will need to stop once the summer heat arrives.
Enjoy the perfect spring weather and the course!
As always if you have any questions, please email me superintendent@rehobothbeachcc.com
Alan FitzGerald CGCS MG Superintendent
Terri Gaskill
Racquets Director
RACQUETS DEPARTMENT UPDATE
We will have some familiar faces at the Racquet’s Facility this year and a couple of new faces to meet and welcome you to the Club. Bill Wissinger returns as a Teaching Pro for both tennis and pickleball and Angie Falise will once again lead our Racquet’s Shop administration. Caleb Anthony will assist as an Assistant Pro, focusing on juniors and general teaching needs. Of course, I am privileged to return for my 9th season as your Racquet’s Director and am excited to lead our Racquets community to even greater levels.
Come see us soon and bring the warm weather with you!
Welcome spring!
It is a chilly start to Spring but a welcome return to the warmth of the RBCC racquets community. I returned to the Club on April 15 and have been diligently working to get all the events, clinics and drill groups finalized and into ForeTees for the upcoming season. Each year we try to expand our offerings and meet the needs of the overall membership. We are now offering a few more competitive play opportunities as well as ways in which to socialize and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Members. There are endless opportunities waiting for all levels of tennis and pickleball play – sign up on ForeTees or stop by the Racquets Shop for further details!
Our official Kick off Party will be May 25 at 10am! There will be tennis and pickleball play, lite food available and always great opportunities to meet and connect with your fellow RBCC Members. We will also have our Tennis clothing liquidation sale for this event. Arrive early to get the first pick of what remains!
CONTACT TERRI
Colleen Beck Fitness Specialist
FITNESS UPDATE
With warmer days ahead of us, it’s a great time to transition our daily movement to the outdoors. If you’re wanting to get back into running or just starting, I recommend downloading the Nike Run Club app. It is completely free with no paid tiers. The app tracks your pace, location, distance, elevation, heart rate and mile splits. You can between guided runs if you want motivating you through the workout guided runs. If you’re a beginner, choosing “Getting Started” plan would be your option. There are also 5K, 10K, half marathon training plans if you decided on a distance goal this year as well. and compete with your friends with a leaderboard and fun challenges for motivation. Gain and celebrate achievements when you hit a time PR, top your total, or extend your run-day streak. not your thing? Use the app for instead! F i t n e s s C l a s s e s W e e k l y
NEW CLASS ALERT!
Starting in May, there will be an evening yoga class, Restorative Yoga with Emma, every Tuesday from 6pm - 7pm.
Emma Plowman is a Rehoboth Beach native and 200-hour registered yoga instructor, certified by Soulfire Collective and the Grateful Yoga School. She is the founder of Soluna Yoga, an outdoor yoga space located on the RB boardwalk that offers a variety of morning classes during the summer season.
With 10+ years of experience and a deep passion for the practice, Emma’s classes are focused on finding the balance between strength, flexibility, exertion, and ease. Her goal is to help people of all levels use breath and movement to release tension in their bodies and minds. You'll leave her classes feeling rejuvenated and calm.
Emma Plowman Yoga Instructor
Lesslee Dolan
Personal Trainer
Barre Instructor
IT’S WHEN YOU EAT, NOT WHAT
Options for fasting and a few helpful tips. The first hour stated isyour last meal, and the second hour stated is when you eat again.
8am breakfast to 7pm meal --12 hour fast
6pm dinner to 9am meal—15-hour fast
5pm dinner to 11am meal. -- 18-hour fast
5pm dinner to 5pm meal the following day. -- 24-hour fast
Make surethat you stay hydratedwith plenty ofwaterand tea, or zero calorie beverages.Coffee is allowed without creamer. I, personally, have found that breaking my fast with protein really revs up my metabolism.
Longer fasting doesn’t always equal better results. Fasting for longer periods of time can bestressful for your body, start with a short fast and monitor how you feel.
*Please be sure you have clearance from your Physician before you start Intermittent fasting.
Source: Mark Mattson, PhD John Hopkins
Most diets focus on what to eat, but intermittent fasting is all aboutwhenyou eat. With intermittent fasting, you only eat during a specific time. Research shows fasting may have several health benefits.
Here are some intermittent fasting benefits researchers have revealed so far:
Intermittent fasting is not new; in fact, Intermittent fasting has been around for thousands of years. But it wasn’t until the early 1900s that clinicians started using it therapeutically for treating epilepsy, diabetes, andobesity. Intermittent fasting,when done correctly, can be excellent for weight management and increasing the Human Growth Hormone, which we start to produce less of as we age. John Hopkins neuroscientist Mark Mattson PhD, says that after hours without food, the body exhausts its sugar stores and starts burning fat. He refers to this asmetabolic switching
So, what is Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting is where you alternate between eating and not eating. It can be incorporated into a weekly schedule or daily schedule depending on your goals.
Let’s dive into the science of fasting
When you fast, you allow your body to repair and clean out toxic build-up,this iscalled autophagy, the shedding of oldcells. The higher the turnover of cells, the healthier your body becomes. As wegrow older, autophagy slows down, resulting intheagingprocess.
Thinking and memory. Studies discovered that intermittent fasting boosts verbal memory in adult humans.
Heart health. Intermittent fasting improved blood pressure, resting heart rates and other heart-related measurements. Physical performance. Those who fasted for 16 hours showed fat loss while maintaining muscle mass.
Type 2 diabetes and obesity. In animal studies, intermittent fasting prevented obesity. And, in six brief studies, obese adult humans lost weight through intermittent fasting. People withtype 2 diabetesmay benefit: Most of the available research shows that intermittent fasting can help people lose body weight and lower their levels of fasting glucose, fasting insulin and leptin while reducing insulin resistance, decreasing levels of leptin and increasing levels of adiponectin. Certain studies found that some patients practicing intermittent fasting, with supervision by their doctors, reversed their need for insulin therapy.
Tissue health. In animals, intermittent fasting reduced tissue damage in surgery and improved results.
Fitness Classes
BARRECLASS
Instructor: Lesslee Dolan
When: Mondays at 9am and Saturdays at 9am
Where: Bayview Room
This is a hybrid workout class combining ballet-inspired moves with elements of Pilates, dance, yoga and strength training. You will start with warm up and when you move to the barre you will concentrate on the legs. The class will use resistance bands and light hand weights to make the classes tougher and help build lean muscle, and mats for targeted core work.
YOGACLASS
Instructor: Stephanie Sullivan
When: Tuesdays at 7:30am (Rejuvenate) 9am (Restorative) and Fridays at 10am
Where: Bayview Room
Hatha Yoga is the fundamental system of yoga that focuses on the pairing of poses or “asanas” with breathing techniques or “pranayama.” Hatha Yoga focuses on flowing the breath in static postures to be with them longer. Yogis can find accommodating practice, full of static postures, mindful breathwork and manageable pace - Making this practice feasible or attainable to all levels of yogis.
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Instructor: Emma Plowman
When: Tuesday at 6pm
Where: Bayview Room
A is gentle and suitable for all levels. This practice will be meditative, as we hold poses for a few minutes each and use props to provide the body and mind with the support it needs to settle into deep relaxation.
POWERSCULPT
Instructor: Colleen Beck
When: Wednesday at 9am
Where: Bayview Room
A dynamic strength workout using bodyweight and free weights to target the upper body, lower body and core.
BOOTYCAMP
Instructor: Colleen Beck
When: Thursday at 9am
Where: Bayview Room
Shape & transform your legs and booty with a combination of bodyweight, bands and weighted exercises.
CIRCUITTRAINING
Instructor: Lesslee Dolan
When: Thursdays at 10:30am
Where: Fitness Center
Circuit training is a combination of 4-5 exercises performed with short rest periods between them for either a set number of repetitions or a prescribed amount of time. One circuit is when all of the chosen exercises have been completed. Each participant will go through a quick warm-up, then head into exercises that will target all the major muscle groups. The class with be 45 minutes in length. Music will be provided!
ABBLAST
Instructor: Colleen Beck
When: Friday at 9am
Where: Bayview Room
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Vesna brings 22 years of knowledge, understanding and passion to customize each session to the needs, goals and feedback of her clients.
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60 minutes - $145
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Shape & transform your legs and booty with a combination of bodyweight, bands and weighted exercises.
CHAIRAEROBICS
Instructor: Cindy Beaver
When: Friday at 11:30am
Where: Bayview Room
Chair aerobics is a vibrant fitness class designed for all ages and abilities. Participants gather around sturdy chairs, utilizing them as workout props. Seated or standing, the routines involve dynamic movements to boost cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and enhance flexibility. The chair provides support, making it ideal for those with limited mobility or joint issues. From seated leg lifts to arm circles, the exercises engage various muscle groups, promoting a full-body workout.
BALANCE&CORE
Instructor: Colleen Beck
When: Saturday at 10:30am
Where: Bayview Room
Challenge your balance and work those abs using the well-rounded and fun Bosu Ball.
HOURS OF OPERATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:30am to 4:30pm
FOOD & BEVERAGE
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY
Closed for Dining Services
TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Main Kitchen: 11:30am to 3pm & 5:30pm to 8pm
Bar Bites Menu: 3pm to 5:30pm Bayside Grill: 5:30pm to 8pm
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Main Kitchen: 11:30am to 3pm & 5:30pm to 9pm
Bar Bites Menu: 3pm to 5:30pm Bayside Grill: 5:30pm to 9pm
SUNDAY
Main Kitchen: 11:30am to 3pm Bayside Grill: 11:30am to 3pm Bar Open until 5pm
MONDAY - SUNDAY
Halfway House: 8am - 6pm Eagles Deck: Closed for the Season
POOL COMPLEX
HOURS OF OPERATION
Opening May 18 & 19
10:30am - 6pm
Check the Club website for updated hours of operation
FITNESS CENTER
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY 5am to 11pm
GOLF SHOP
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
Golf Shop: Opens at 7am to 5pm
Golf Course: Check ForeTees
Driving Range: 7am to dusk
TUESDAY
Golf Shop: Opens at 11:30am to 5pm Golf Course: Check ForeTees
Driving Range: 11:30am to dusk
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Golf Shop: Opens at 6:30am to 5pm Golf Course: Check ForeTees Driving Range: 6:30am to 4pm
RACQUET FACILITY
HOURS OF OPERATION
Open at 8am every day weather pending.
CLUB PHONE NUMBERS
Clubhouse: (302) 227-3811
Golf Shop: (302) 227-3616