BCC Bulletin #10 - August (2) by BradentonCC

Schedule

BOARDMEMBERS

OUR BCC BOARD:

DR. JOHN J. PRIESTER

Club President

MR. CARL CALLAHAN Treasurer

MR. ALAN HANBURY Board Member

MR. AUSTIN BOYD Board Member

MR. RANDY CLARK Board Member

MR. ROBERT DWYER Board Member

MR. CHRIS HALL Board Member

MR. KEITH KIMBALL Board Member

MR. JASON CHAMBERS Board Member

MRS KATHLEEN SQUIRES Board Member

MR JOHN VITA Board Member

MRS. MARY GRASSEL Board Member

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

DR. JOHN J. PRIESTER Strategic Planning

MR. CARL CALLAHAN Finance

MR. RANDY CLARK Greens

MR. JASON CHAMBERS Golf

MR. JOHN VITA Membership

MR. ALAN HANBURY House

MR. AUSTIN BOYD Insurance

MR. ROBERT DWYER Building and Grounds

CLUB MANAGER Racquet Sports

LETTER FROM THE CLUB MANAGER

Dear Members,

As we move through the summer, I want to take a moment to update you on a few of the enhancements we’ve recently made around the club and some exciting projects still in progress

We’ve introduced hot food service and an expanded variety of options in the Morand House, making it easier and more enjoyable to grab a satisfying meal during your visit Whether you're relaxing after a round of golf or meeting up with friends, we hope the added variety and warmth in service elevate your experience

As part of our ongoing effort to improve the club’s amenities, we’ve replaced the outdated wicker pieces in the women’s card room with new side tables to enhance the overall comfort and appearance of the space Meanwhile, I’m currently working with Budweiser on plans to upgrade the men’s card room, with the goal of creating a more elevated, inviting environment for members to gather

On the culinary side, I’ve been collaborating closely with Chef Steve to expand and enhance the menus in both the Clubhouse and the Grille Room We’re exploring new options that reflect member preferences while maintaining the high-quality standards you expect from your dining experiences at BCC.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback, it’s a vital part of helping us move the club forward I look forward to sharing more improvements with you soon and seeing you around the club!

See you around the club!

CRAIG CHIBBARO CLUB MANAGER

PLEASE WELCOME PLEASE WELCOME

OUR NEW MEMBERS: OUR NEW MEMBERS:

Mr. Conrad

Mr. and Mrs. McCaw

Mr. and Mrs. Perna

Mr. and Mrs. Maciak

Mr. Ford

Mr. Nowell

Mr. Rivera

Mrs. Sauerbeck

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF

Dear BCC Members,

As we move into the back half of summer, I want to thank all of you for your continued support and patience throughout our recent aerification processes These practices are essential to the long-term health and performance of the golf course, and I’m pleased to share that the turf is rebounding beautifully The course looks great, and the benefits from this summer's aerification efforts will be felt well into the coming season.

You’ll also notice a recent change to the mowing patterns around the greens on holes 1, 9, and 18. We’ve expanded the short grass surrounds in these areas to improve both playability and turf health This adjustment allows for more strategic shot options like the bump and run and reduces stress on the turf by creating more consistent maintenance conditions. These changes are part of our ongoing efforts to refine the course and enhance your playing experience

"The Bump and Run" by Sean Jacklin Play the ball further back in your stance, take less loft, and make sure your weight is forward. The priority is contacting the ball first with a downward strike Don't be afraid to putt the ball with your hybrid or fairway woods when in tightly mown areas around the green as well.

Additionally, the Golf Committee is in the final stages of finalizing event details for the upcoming season You can anticipate seeing full event information published in Golf Genius in the coming weeks. We’re looking forward to a great event calendar with some well thought out changes, opportunities for more engagement, while keeping the core events that the club has become accustomed to having. We will be sure to communicate all the details as soon as they’re confirmed

As always, thank you for your continued enthusiasm and engagement with the club We’re committed to keeping the golf experience at its highest level for you.

Warm regards,

Nick Campbell Director of Golf

MORAND HOUSE HOURS

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

9AM - 4PM 9AM - 4PM 9AM - 4PM 9AM - 4PM 9AM - 4PM

W I N D O W S E R V I C E O N L Y 9 A M - 4 P M

AGRONOMY UPDATE

Dear Members,

As we know, we just closed the course for 8 days this July rather than 3 weeks we did last year. We had a great closure in that short period. We were able to complete our contracted fairway topdressing and our double aerification of greens with 5/8” tines. It would seem we are getting a lot of rain this summer, but in reality we have been dry compared to previous years. We received under 7 inches of rain in July and with the amount we received in June we are well under the previous summer up to this date. We have also been experiencing temperatures near 100 degrees for several days; however, the course and greens are handling it well with a lot of care and effort from the team.

The putting greens have been aerified 4 times thus far this summer, with the goal of performing 2 more with 3/8” core tines and be completed by Labor Day. We will follow up with structural tests to see how our surface disruptions measured up as far as percolation rates and organic percentages in the upper root zone. Since reopening from our week closure the greens are still in recovery mode and we plan to increase liquid weekly fertility to aid in recovery and smoothness. This will also help support the remaining aerifications. Overall greens are showing good density and health. We do plan to excavate bad areas again on the Putting green and short game green. The soils beneath need to be amended better to prevent these “hot spot” areas from continuing to proliferate. We will sod these areas once corrected. As we have, we will continue to verticut and lightly topdress as needed weekly.

On the golf course, the fairway and tee topdressing went good during our maintenance closure. I know I just said it has been dry, but of course as timing can be bad we did receive rain during that week that did cause some fairway rutting and bumpiness from the topdressing trucks. We rented a large road roller to roll the fairways, and it worked great. Fairways reopened smooth with hardly any notice of the disruption. Our program of regular aerification of tees, fairways, and roughs is going well. We have already performed more punches than previous years to note. We plan to continue through August. I want to remind everyone that we are trying some rough areas at fairway height as a test to playability and aesthetics. Holes 1,9, and 18 rough areas that are now at fairway height is a design feature the club is experimenting with.

As we move forward, the Greens team will continue to assess the course for further improvements in all areas. Strong focuses will be on bunkers, cart paths, weed control, and rough and tees areas turf density.

Yours truly,

JAMIE MCCROSKY

RACQUET SPORTS UPDATE

Dear Members,

I can't believe how quickly this summer has flown by! The midday heat has been brutal, but it's been great to see so many of you out on the courts despite the high temperatures I'm definitely looking forward to our "snowbirds" returning and bringing some cooler weather with them.

Ladies' mornings have been going strong Our junior camps have been a great success full of energy, progress, and plenty of fun. And when the midday heat kicks in, the pool has been the perfect oasis for both myself and the kids After camp, my Elite Juniors have been training hard midday in feels-like temperatures of 110°+a true testament to their dedication! We've also had a surprising number of evenings with all seven courts full It’s been fantastic to see so much activity out here.

With the summer wrapping up, it's time to look ahead to fall Make sure to check out our upcoming Men's and Ladies Leagues and sign up your kids for our popular After-School Junior Groups. And don't miss our final summer event! Join us on August 29 for our "Double Double" event We'll be serving up burgers and cocktails courtside for a fun member-member doubles event It's the perfect way to wrap up the season!

Thanks as always for your support and participation

See you on the courts,

Rob Blackburn Director of Racquet Sports Bradenton Country Club

Brunch Menu

All Brunch Entrees Include Toast or English Muffin and 2 Sides

Traditional, English Muffins, Canadian Bacon, Two Poached Eggs, Topped with Hollandaise Sauce 16

EGGS BENEDICT WAFFLES

Served with Whipped Butter, Vermont Syrup, Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream Onside..... 14

PANCAKES

Served with Whipped Butter, Vermont Syrup, Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream Onside 14

FRENCH TOAST

Brioche Bread, Vanilla Bean, Cinnamon, Whipped Cream and Fresh Berries Onside 15

STEAK N EGGS

12 OZ New York Strip, Served with 2 Eggs Anyway 30

Sides

Two Selections if Ordered with an Entrée

$3 Solo

Cheshire Pork Sausage

Home Fries

Fruit Cup

Thick Country Bacon

FARM FRESH EGGS

Two Eggs Any Style with the choice of..... 10

Bacon/Sausage Links/Canadian Bacon

Three Eggs Any Style with the choice of..... 12

Bacon/Sausage Links/Canadian Bacon

OMELETTES

Ham and Cheese Omelette..... 15

Cheddar Cheese, Cubed Ham

Veggie Omelette 15

Spinach, Tomato, Fresh Peppers, Mushrooms, Goat Cheese

BYO Omelette 17

Choice of Diced Ham, Fresh Spinach, Choice of Cheese, Fresh Peppers, Onions, Tomato or Mushrooms

CONTINENTAL TABLE

All You Can Eat! Fresh Danishes, Muffins, Pastries, Bagels, Fruit, Yogurt and Granola, Flavored Cream Cheeses, Jams and More..... 14

Premium Sides

$3 Upcharge if Ordered with an Entrée

$7 Solo

Sausage Gravy Biscuit

Two Extra Eggs Anyway

Corned Beef Hash

Canadian Bacon

See next page for details!

Price

Members - $300

Guest of a Member - $500

Instructors

Sean Jacklin & Thomas McClellan

Dates

Camp 1 - June 18th - 20th

Camp 2 - July 9th - 11th

Camp 3 - August 6th - 8th

Itinerary

8:30 - 9:00 - Drop Off in the Azalea Room

9:00 - 9:30 - Daily Lesson Overview

9:30 - 10:30 - Skill #1

10:30 - 10:45 Drinks & Snack (Club Provided)

11:00 - 12:00 - Skill #2

12:00 - 12:45 - Lunch (Club Provided)

12:45 - 1:15 - Rules & Etiquette

1:15 - 2:15 - Stretching and Fitness w/ Kenroy

2:15 - 2:45 - Drinks & Snack (Club Provided)

2:45 - 3:45 -On Course Contests

3:45 -5:00 - Pick Up & Games in the Azalea Room

What To Bring

Golf Clubs

Golf Attire and Closed toe shoes

Hat for sun protection

Sunglasses Sunscreen

Drink Cup (preferably not disposable)

ADENTON COUNTRY

PARTY

Sunday August 10th 11am - 1pm tails coming

SUNSET AND SYMPHONIES

Come for the Sunset, Stay for the Symphony

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20TH

EVENT STARTS 6:00PM Featuring Wines from Carneros, Napa and Sonoma

4 wines

1 White & 3 Red Accompanied with Food Pairings

BRADENTON COUNTRY CLUB STAY TUNED FOR MENU AND PRICING

Save the Date Save the Date

Cooking Class with Chef Cooking Class with Chef

Join our fun and interactive class to learn how to create delicious, homemade Sunday Gravy from scratch. Whether a novice or an experienced cook, you'll enjoy crafting authentic pasta. You’ll learn: You’ll learn: Stay Tuned for More Info Stay Tuned for More Info

Sauce Pairings

Cooking and Storing Tips

Authentic Italian Recipes