May 2025 Newsletter by sjccjax

2025 BOG OFFICERS

President Will Morgan

President Elect Doug Saunders

Immediate Past President Ladson Montgomery

Secretary...........................................Jim Tilbrook

Treasurer.................................... Bucky Buchanan

CLUB MANAGEMENT

General Manager Stephen Whitson stephen whitson@sjccjax com

Chief Financial Officer Brian Nay brian nay@sjccjax com

Member Billing Cydnie Forrest cydnie forrest@sjccjax com

Director of HR..................................Shana Holland shana.holland@sjccjax.com

Director of Membership Sales....Amanda Anderson amanda anderson@sjccjax com

Marketing & Communications Savannah Watson savannah shettler@sjccjax com

Executive Chef..................................Michael Ayres michael.ayres@sjccjax.com

Director of Catering Brittany Williams brittany williams@sjccjax com

Food & Beverage Manager Jessica Burns jessica burns@sjccjax com

Superintendent.................................Josh Urbanec josh.urbanec@sjccjax.com

Director of Golf Todd Bork, PGA todd bork@sjccjax com

Director of Tennis................................Marie Waller marie waller@sjccjax com

HOURS OF OPERATION

Clubhouse (904)-733-2020

Tuesday & Sunday- 10:00am to 6:00pm

Wednesday-Saturday- 10:00am to 9:00pm Monday- Clubhouse Closed

Donald Ross Dining Room (904)-733-2020 ext. 360

Tuesday & Sunday- 11:00am-3:00pm

Wednesday-Saturday- 11:00am-3:00pm & 5:00pm-9:00pm

*Bar service will continue one hour past food service. Tuesday & Sunday the bar closes at 6:00pm Monday- Dining Closed

Men's Lounge

(904)-733-2020 ext. 147

Tuesday-Sunday- 10:00am-4:00pm Closed Monday

Golf Course & Practice Facilities (904)-733-2020 ext. 131

Tuesday-Sunday- 8:00am to Dusk Closed Monday

Golf Shop (904)-733-2020 ext. 131

Tuesday-Sunday- 7:00am-6:00pm Closed Monday

Tennis Pro Shop (904)-733-2020 ext. 139

Monday-Friday- 8:00am-7:00pm

Saturday- 8:00am-5:00pm Sunday- 10:00am-5:00pm

Fitness Center (904)-733-2020 ext. 121

Monday-Friday- 5:00am-8:30pm

Saturday- 8:00am-6:00pm Sunday- 10:00am-5:00pm

Cubs Corner (904)-431-0116

Monday-Friday - 8:00am-2:00pm and 3:00pm-8:00pm Saturday- 8:00am-2:00pm Kids Club Dinner- Fridays- 6:00pm-10:00pm, Reservations Required

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Members,

Summer is quickly approaching at San Jose, and we have a number of exciting events planned for May! These include Happy Happy Hour, the start of Swim Team practice, our Kentucky Derby Party, Mother’s Day Brunch, Lions Pride, and our traditional Memorial Day Pool Party & Cookout on May 26.

Congratulations to all of our golf and tennis champions from the Tennis Member-Guest and Club Championship events A special thank you to Marie, Chef, Todd, Josh, and their entire teams for their hard work in making these events such a success.

The pool and snack bar will officially open on May 23. This summer, enhanced services at the pool will include towel service, expanded dining options, soft serve ice cream, and extended pool hours so plan to enjoy plenty of time with family and friends poolside!

The Board has approved revisions to our by-laws, which will be circulated in the coming weeks Members will have ample opportunity to review and discuss these changes prior to a membership vote scheduled for this summer A summary of the proposed changes is available on our website

Please note that the golf course will be closed for aerification from May 27 to June 9. The golf staff is happy to assist with arranging alternative golf plans during this period. The rest of the Club will remain fully operational.

We look forward to seeing you at the Club!

Warm regards,

Will Morgan San Jose Country Club President

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS MAY EDITION

Spring is in full bloom, and there is no better time to be at the club! We’ve got a fantastic lineup of events planned for this month and we hope you’ll join us in making unforgettable memories with friends and family.

Derby Party – Saturday, May 3rd

Get your big hats and bow ties ready! Join us for our Kentucky Derby Party filled with signature cocktails, specialty menu, live race coverage, and best dressed contests!

Mother’s Day Brunch – Sunday, May 11th

Celebrate the wonderful women in your life with a beautiful brunch prepared by our culinary team With a special menu, photographer, and thoughtful touches, it’s the perfect way to say “thank you” to mom!

Memorial Day Pool Party – Monday, May 26th

Kick off summer in style with our family friendly pool party! Enjoy fun in the sun with pool games, DJ and a festive cookout It’s the official start of pool season and we can’t wait to see you there

Legacy Membership & Referral Rewards

As a reminder we are thrilled to offer legacy membership for children and grandchildren of current members. It’s a wonderful way to extend the club experience to the next generation at a preferred rate. Please let me know if I can share this legacy membership offering with you.

Plus, don’t forget that referral rewards are available for each new member referral that joins the club. You must share their information with me before they reach out to the club on their own to receive the incentive. Email me today for more information or to share your friends and family who may be interested in the club at Amanda.Anderson@sjccjax.com.

Best Regards,

Amanda Anderson

Membership Director

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Dwight and Dara Genus – Full Regular Members

Ken and Mary Maszy – Full Regular Members

John and Carol Drilling - Full Regular Members

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS AT SAN JOSE

Dear San Jose Country Club Members,

We are celebrating 100 years of Donald Ross Design at San Jose Country Club!

This year, San Jose Country Club proudly celebrates a century of golf tradition, history, and excellence. Our beloved 18-hole Donald Ross-designed course has reached its 100th anniversary — a milestone that honors a timeless design and a legacy of great golf.

To commemorate this momentous occasion, we are thrilled to receive a historical plaque from the Donald Ross Society, recognizing the significance of our course and its place among the most cherished works of one of golf’s greatest architects.

We invite you to join us for a very special Happy, Happy Hour on Thursday, June 5th as we officially unveil our beautiful new plaque and raise a glass to 100 years of unforgettable fairways, friends, and tradition.

And the celebration doesn’t stop there — each month during our Happy, Happy Hours, we’ll be featuring a fun decade theme to highlight the eras that shaped our club and the game we love. From the roaring ’20s to the vibrant 2000s, there’s something for everyone as we journey through the decades together.

Here’s to 100 years of history — and the exciting years ahead!

With deepest appreciation and warmest regards, The San Jose Country Club Team

FOOD & BEVERAGE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

SATURDAY // MAY 3

Derby Day Party

5:00pm-9:00pm

Please Make Regular Dining Reservations

Ala Carte Dinner, Photobooth, Live Music by Alyse Doty, & Raffles!

FRIDAY // MAY 9

Italian Buffet Night

5:00pm-9:00pm

$30+ Per Person

Join us for a Family Italian Buffet Night!

THURSDAY // MAY 29

Soundbath Meditation

6:00pm-7:15pm

$30+ Per Person (Includes Glass of Wine)

Join us for a relaxing soundbath meditation with Soundbath Jax!

FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS & EVENTS

SAN JOSE HAPPY HOUR

WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY

4:00pm-7:00pm

Greetings San Jose Country Club Members,

Summer is almost here, and we’re excited to share a lineup of seasonal favorites and festive events designed to bring our club community together.

We’ll kick things off with Prime Rib Night on May 2nd, followed by our Derby Party on May 3rd in the Donald Ross Dining Room expect classic Southern bites and signature cocktails. On May 9th, bring the whole family for an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet, and don’t miss our beautifully curated Mother’s Day Brunch on May 11th, created to celebrate the incredible moms in our lives.

Later in the month, we’ll kick off summer at the pool with our Memorial Day Pool Party on May 26th, then wrap up May with a fan favorite $5 Burger Night on the 30th

ATTENTION: The Donald Ross Dining Room will be OPEN on Monday, May 26 & will be CLOSED on Tuesday, May 27th. th

We look forward to welcoming you to the dining room, snack bar, and all around the club as we dive into a delicious summer season!

Warm regards,

Michael Ayres, Executive Chef & The Entire Culinary Staff

Free Cotton Candy 5:00pm-7:00pm Birria Taco Night 5:00pm-9:00pm

Swim Team

Ice Cream Social 5:00pm

Bubble Truck on Fitness Green Space 5:00pm-6:00pm

Clubhouse & Course Closed

Book Club 12:00pm-1:30pm Family Bingo Night! 6:00pm-8:00pm

Grease 1950's Happy, Happy Hour 5:00pm-7:00pm

Swim Meet Vs. Mandarin/Arlington 4:00pm Warm Up 5:00pm Start

Swim Meet Vs. Ponte Vedra 7:00am Warm Up 8:00am Start

SMI Match

Swim Meet Vs Epping Forrest 4:00pm Warm Up 5:00pm Start

Seafood Buffet Night 5:00pm-9:00pm Mediterranean Grille 5:00pm-9:00pm

National Bourbon Day

Waterslide at Pool 11:00am-5:00pm

Swim Meet Vs JCA 4:00pm Warm Up 5:00pm Start

Swim Meet Vs. Ponte Vedra 4:00pm Warm Up 5:00pm Start

GOLF NEWS AND EVENTS

ar San Jose Members,

y has arrived, and with it comes one of our most anticipated events of the year the 33rd Annual ns Pride Member-Guest Tournament! The course will be closed from Thursday, May 15th through urday, May 17th for tournament play. For those looking to get a round in elsewhere, please tact the Golf Shop for reciprocal play arrangements

As part of this year ’ s Lions Pride festivities, we ’ re excited to host a Roaring ‘20s Great Gatsby Party on Friday, May 16th, in celebration of 100 years of our Donald Ross-designed 18-hole course Get ready for an evening of vintage glamour and unforgettable fun as we honor this historic milestone in style!

May 6th

May 10 @ 11:00am th

May 13th SNAG JUNIOR GOLF

Course Reminders & Etiquette

A few important reminders as we head into our busiest season:

• Men and boys must keep shirts tucked in at all times on the course and practice areas

• Workout gear and blue jeans are not permitted on the course or range

• Please rake bunkers after use Far too many are being left unraked, which is unacceptable and shows poor etiquette Let’s all do our part to maintain the high standards of our course

Join us in congratulating Kim Engel, our 2025 9HLGA Champion and Ladies’ 9-Hole Match Play Champion! Fantastic playing, Kim!

Need more precision on the range? Download the Accurange app to get exact distances to every flag, right on your phone. A great tool to fine-tune your game!

As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email Todd at todd.bork@sjccjax.com or call the Golf Shop at (904) 722-2020 ext. 131.

Best Regards,

May 15th-17th

May 20 @ 3:30pm th

Todd Bork Golf Shop Management

May 27th-June 9th

Congratulations....

What an amazing weekend at our 2025 San Jose Club Championship!

Huge congratulations to our Club Champion, Andrew Morgan! Big shoutouts to:

• John Pomroy, Men’s Gold Gross Champion

• David McCormick, Men’s Blue Gross Champion

• Don Poag, Men’s Net Champion

• Shar Donovan, Ladies Net Champion

• Kim Holland, Ladies Club Champion

So proud of all our players what a fantastic event!

Dear San Jose Members,

As mentioned through club communications, we are unwavering in our commitment to turf health. One of the practices we have been utilizing is aerifying every few weeks with longer tines. This regular aerifying, with the longer tines penetrating deeper through our mat layer, creates pathways of less resistance for roots to grow.

Cordially,

Josh Urbanec Golf Course Superintendent

MEMORIAL DAY LADIES’ TRIPLES

MONDAY, MAY 26TH 9:00AM-11:00AM

The 19th Tennis Member Guest event was a fantastic experience for all participants. Members and their guests enjoyed a wonderful time both on and off the court. Thanks to the support of our generous members and sponsors, we were able to host a top-notch event that we are extremely proud of. We are grateful for your ongoing support!

Monday Nights 7:00pm-8:00pm

Men’s 4 0 & Up Drill Session with Kevin (Staring May 12th)

Fast paced drills to work on skills, movement & strategy

Thursday Mornings 8:00am-9:00am

Cardio with Dorian

Get out of bed & let’s get moving!

Thursday Nights 6:00pm-7:00pm

Mens Novice Clinics

Beginner Tennis with Kevin

Friday Mornings 10:30am-11:30am

Ladies Intro to Tennis

Learn the basics & get ready to play matches in the fall

FITNESS & AQUATICS NEWS AND EVENTS

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

MAY 2025 MAY 2025 MAY 2025

Monday

5:45am Around the World (HIIT)- Alma

6:35am Around the World (HIIT)- Alma

9:00am Yogalates- Debbi

10:15am Aqua Fitness- Laurie

11:15am Forever in Motion- Maria

Tuesday

9:30am S W E A T (HIIT)- Maria

Wednesday

5:45am 6:35am 9:00am

Thursday

8:30am Barre Pilates-Kelly 9:30am HIIT Me Up- Alma

Friday

5:45am 6:35am 9:00am 10:00am 11:15am

8:00am Heavy Rep Hustle- Laurie 10:15am Aqua Fitness- Josie 10:15am Aqua Fitness- Laurie

Turbo HIIT- Laurie

Mind Over Mat(er)- Debbi

11:15am Tai Chi- Beth

Iron Impact (HIIT)- Darren Iron Impact (HIIT)- Darren Mat Pilates- Christine Dance Fusion- Debbi

Balance, strength & Stretch- Laurie

Saturday

8:00am 9:00am Mat Pilates- Christine One More Rep (HIIT)- Laurie

Sunday

9:30am Serenity Yoga- McKay

CUBSCORNER MAY2025

CUBS CORNER CRAFTS

NO BAKE FRUIT PIZZA INGREDIENTS

1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs

6 tablespoons butter, melted

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

3 tbsp granulated sugar

4 oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed

Assorted fruit, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium-size bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press mixture into pan and set aside. Using a stand mixer, mix together cream cheese, sugar, and whipped topping.

Scoop mixture into graham cracker crust and spread evenly. Let set in the refrigerator for about 2-3 hours. Once set, top with your choice of fruit