November 2023
2023 BOG OFFICERS
HOURS OF OPERATION
President...................................Stephen Frick, Jr. President Elect............................Joshua Kennedy Immediate Past President...................Cary Helton Secretary.......................................Christine McGill Treasurer............................................ Mandy Gast
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 Membership Sales..........Jessica Payne jessica.payne@sjccjax.com Event & Marketing Director....….Savannah Shettler savannah.shettler@sjccjax.com Event & Marketing Assistant...........Kimberly Ponce kim.ponce@sjccjax.com Director of Catering.....................Brittany Williams brittany.williams@sjccjax.com Food & Beverage Director...................Julian Hardy julian.hardy@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 Head Golf Professional................. Josh Wolfe, PGA josh.wolfe@sjccjax.com Director of Tennis................................Marie Waller marie.waller@sjccjax.com
Clubhouse Tuesday & Sunday- 10:00am to 6:00pm Wednesday-Saturday- 10:00am-9:00pm Monday- Clubhouse Closed Donald Ross Dining Room 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 Tuesday-Sunday- 10:00am-6:00pm Closed Monday Golf Course & Practice Facilities Tuesday-Sunday- 8:00am to Dusk Closed Monday Golf Shop Tuesday-Sunday- 7:00am-6:00pm Closed Monday Tennis Pro Shop Monday-Friday- 8:00am-7:00pm Saturday- 8:00am-5:00pm Sunday- 10:00am-5:00pm Fitness Center Monday-Friday- 5:00am-8:30pm Saturday- 8:00am-6:00pm Sunday- 10:00am-5:00pm Cubs Corner Monday-Friday- 8:00am-1:00pm and 3:30pm-7:00pm Saturday- 8:00am-1:00pm Kids Club Dinner- Fridays- 6:00pm-10:00pm, Reservations Required
FROM THE
PRESIDENT Dear Members, As we embrace what we hope to be a cooler month in November, I am pleased to bring you some important updates and share the latest club news. First and foremost, I am delighted to announce the results of our recent Board of Governors election. We had a highly engaged and dedicated group of candidates vying for 4 spots, and it's with great pleasure that I introduce our newly elected Board members, Ken Akel, Pate Foshee, Nancy Hennessy, and Connie Turner. We are confident that their commitment to our Club's continued excellence will serve us well, and we look forward to working together to uphold the standards of our beloved San Jose Country Club. What a fun month on the clay courts where we hosted the Tennis member/member. This one-day event featured a competition between two teams, Red vs Navy. The matches were highly competitive and came down to the wire with the Navy team emerging victorious with a final tally of 34-31. Great playing by both sides. I’m also excited to report that construction of the pickleball deck has been completed. This amenity provides a wonderful social spot for you to congregate with friends and family while playing pickleball and enjoying the wonderful fall weather. I hope to see you out there soon. Down at the links we hosted our annual Member/Member golf tournament. The competition was fierce, and the sportsmanship was exemplary. It is inspiring to witness the skill and dedication that our members bring to these events, and we congratulate all our Flight Winners. A special congratulations to our champions Mike McAvoy and Carle Felton who outlasted John Pomroy and Ryan Hiebsch on the final hole of the shootout to capture the title! Well played! Our Florida/Georgia Oyster Roast was another huge success. Thank you to the staff who worked hard to continue to deliver on an incredible experience year after year. This event really kicks off the fall and holiday schedule with some fun events to follow. If your family is in town for Thanksgiving weekend, come join us at 6 pm on November 25 for one of our newer traditions, the Christmas Tree Lighting Extravaganza.These events are not only about celebration but also a way to build cherished memories with family and friends in the spirit of togetherness. Don’t forget to head over to the Club’s event calendar on the mobile app for a full list of all the holiday events that are scheduled throughout November and December. Thank you for your continued support and participation in the San Jose Country Club. Our Club is thriving because of the dedication and enthusiasm of our members, and we look forward to sharing more memorable moments together.
Stephen Frick, Jr. Stephen Frick, Jr.
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS Megan Sowell IN MEMORIUM On behalf of San Jose Country Club, our thoughts and prayers go out to these families during this difficult time.
Jack Williams Jack is survived by his two daughters, Phyllis and Lisa as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jack will truly be missed within the San Jose Family.
FOOD & BEVERAGE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
FREE ADMISSION EVENTS! November 1 REGISTER HERE > SATURDAY // NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Day Jazz Night 5:00pm - 9:00pm Complimentary
SUNDAY // OCTOBER 19
Free Smores
November 9 Science Family Trivia Night
November 15
Christmas Photos Mini Sessions 10:00am - 1:00pm Price varies based on session Register Here >
“Horse” By: Geraldine Brooks
WEDNESDAY // NOVEMBER 29
November 15
Holiday Wreath Workshop 5:30pm - 7:30pm $95+ | Person Register Here >
Book Club
Magic Night
CALENDAR OF NOVEMBER SUNDAY
UPCOMING EVENTS
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Member Events
1
2
3
4
Golf Events
Free Smores Night 5:00pm-8:00pm
Karaoke Night 6:00pm-9:00pm
Friendsgiving Round-up Membership Party 5:30am-7:30pm
Live Music Ciaran Sontag 5:30pm-8:30pm
8
9
10
11
Science Family Trivia Night 5:30pm-7:30pm
Make Your Own Veteran’s Day Body Butter & Jazz Night Lotion WS 5:00pm-9:00pm 5:30pm-7:30pm
15
16
17
Book Club 12:00pm-1:30pm
Wine Tasting 6:00pm-8:00pm
Glow Golf Par 3 Live Music - Hello 5:30pm-8:00pm Celia Duo 5:30pm-8:30pm
23
24
25
Clubhouse & Course Closed
Turkey Burn Bootcamp 9:30am-10:30am
Christmas Tree Lighting Extravaganza 6:00pm-8:00pm
Tennis Events Fitness & Aquatics Events
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Closures
5
6
7
Clubhouse & Course Closed
12
13
Christmas Photos Mini Sessions 10:00am-1:00pm
Clubhouse & Course Closed
19
20
14
Magic Night 5:30pm-7:30pm
21
22
Clubhouse & Course Closed
26
18
27 Clubhouse & Course Closed
Thanksgiving Take-Out Only
28
29 Wreath Workshop 5:30pm-7:30pm
30
CALENDAR OF
UPCOMING EVENTS SUNDAY 3
MONDAY 4
TUESDAY 5
Santa Brunch 10:00am-3:00pm
Clubhouse & Course Closed
10
11
12
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
6
7
Happy Hour with the GM 5:00pm-6:00pm
Wine Tasting 6:00pm-8:00pm
13
14 Bath Bomb Workshop 5:30pm-7:30pm
Golf Course Closed
17
18
Santa’s Workshop 11:00am-2:00pm
Clubhouse & Course Closed
24
25
19
26
20
21
Free Hot Chocolate Bar 5:00pm-8:00pm
Happy, Happy Hour 5:00pm-7:00pm
27
28
FRIDAY 8
SATURDAY 9 Member Holiday Party - Winter Wonderland 6:00pm-10:00pm
15
16
Ugly Christmas Sweater Happy Hour 5:00pm-8:00pm
22
23
29
30 New Year New You Bootcamp 9:30am-11:00am
Clubhouse & Course Closed
31
Member Events
NYE Cocktail Hour 5:00pm-9:00pm
Golf Events
NYE Pre-Fixed Dinner 5:30pm-8:30pm
DECEMBER
Tennis Events Fitness & Aquatics Events Closures
GOLF NEWS AND EVENTS Happy November! The temperatures are decreasing and another year is coming to a close. Here are a couple events to keep an eye out for this month:
NICK’S CUP December 2
GOLF SHOP HOLIDAY SALE December 5
All 2023 Guest Passes will expire on 12/31/2023, so please be sure to utilize your existing passes before the year ends. Nick’s Cup | Dec 2 | - Our annual Nick’s cup will take place on Saturday, December 2nd. Sign ups began October 19th at 7am so grab a partner and partake in our annual club four-ball event. To sign up head to the club calendar and locate the Nick’s Cup on December 2nd. Golf Shop Holiday Sale | Dec 5 | An annual favorite for all involved at San Jose. Join us at 7:00am on Tuesday, December 5 for our Golf Shop Holiday Sale. There are wonderful deals and gifts for all this holiday season. Cart Path Only As we head into the fall season, this (hopefully) means a lot less rain, which will mean fewer days we are cart path only. Each week we will have a rotation of cart path only holes. When approaching the first or tenth tee a message will pop up on the cart screen to let you know which holes are cart path only. For the foreseeable future hole #4 will be added permanently as we try to reduce the stress on the turf. Please ask a golf staff member if you have any questions as we are always here to assist you.
GOLF SHOP CREDIT
All unused Golf Shop credit will now expire at the end of each year. Please use your current Golf Shop credit by 12/31/23
Golf Guest Passes A friendly reminder that all Golf Guest Packages expire on 12/31/2023 for the year. If you need to know how many passes you still have remaining, please reach out to the Golf Shop directly. Reminder the Golf Course and Golf Shop will be closing early on Thu
TENNIS NEWS AND EVENTS
SUPER MONDAY NIGHT November 6 - Register Here > November 20 - Register Here >
JUNIOR PLAY DAY November 17 The juniors will practice match play & rally ball from 4-5:30 and we will finish off with a pizza dinner on the porch. Cost is $25 per player. We encourage you to bring any friends that may be interested in playing tennis.
FEELING NERVOUS? Feeling nervous in a competitive match? These are four tips that will help you deal with your nerves. 1. Slow down between points. 2. Maintain your technical fundamentals. 3. Commit to your shot selection. 4. Keep your energy high and positive.
The first Tennis & Pickleball Member-Member was a lot of fun with Team Navy winning a close battle 34-31.
FITNESS & AQUATICS NEWS AND EVENTS Holiday season is finally here and with the cooler outdoor weather upon us, now is the perfect time to make the most of this beautiful season by taking your workouts outdoors. Wheater it’s a morning jog, an afternoon hike, or taking a cold plunge in our pool, our club’s natural surroundings offer an incredible setting for your fitness endeavors. If you are looking for personalized guidance and a tailored fitness plan for your outdoor workouts, don’t forget about our experienced personal trainers. They are eager to work with you to develop a regimen that suits your unique needs and objectives. Whether you are aiming for strength or overall wellness, our trainers will provide the expertise you need. As you plan your calendar for the month, keep an eye out for special outdoor events. One that you won’t want to miss is our “Turkey Burn Boot Camp” scheduled for November 24th! If you have not been to this event before, it is open to all fitness levels and an opportunity to bond with fellow members. We also want to thank you all again for remaining patient with us during this renovation phase. A reminder to regularly check your emails regarding updates on the Fitness Center and to please let us know if you are not receiving these email updates. Your health and well-being are our top priority, and our fitness team is here to support you every step of the way.
EVENT PHOTOS
904.733.2020 7529 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32217