October 2023 Newsletter

2023 BOG OFFICERS

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

HOURS OF OPERATION

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 step into the beautiful month of October, I am thrilled to share some exciting updates and upcoming events with all of you.

First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the winners of all flights of our 60th Annual Ladies Golf Association Invitation Great golf was showcased with Round 1 medalist going to Tama Caldabaugh shooting a 75 In the end it was Therese Quinn who emerged as the overall winner shooting 76-75 for a total score of 151 This prestigious event has a rich history as the longest-running golf invitational in the city The camaraderie and competitive spirit showcased during this event truly embody the spirit of golf A very special thank you to the Co-Chairs of the event, Mary Beth Drewniany and Tonia Yazgi, as well as their wonderful committee of San Jose members Rachelle Cusick, Mary Cusick, Milledge Womble, Judy DuBose, Karen Tutwiler, Shar Donovan, Eleanor Coalson, Connie Turner, Barbara Brown, and Lisa Obringer, whose dedication and hard work make this event possible year after year! Well done ladies!

Now, I am delighted to share exciting news regarding our Fitness and Tennis facility renovation. We've been hard at work with plans to enhance these facilities to provide our members with a top-notch experience. The renovation will have several fantastic features including brand new men’s and women’s locker rooms (both include dry saunas!), a revamped workout room, and an updated layout to our Tennis Pro Shop. We are committed to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among our members, and this renovation will be a valuable addition to our fitness offerings.

Speaking of Tennis, our annual Tennis Member-Member will be getting a revamp this year as we host our first Tennis & Pickleball Member-Member! With the long standing success the Tennis Member-Member has brought, adding Pickleball will only enhance this top tier event We hope you can come out and enjoy the event on October 21

As we embrace the fall season, we invite all of you to our much-anticipated Annual Florida/Georgia Oyster Roast This is our premiere event and is a cherished tradition at our club, bringing together members from near and far for a festive evening filled with delicious food and camaraderie. It's an opportunity to celebrate the season and enjoy the company of fellow members as you prepare for gameday. Go Gators!!! (Sorry Bulldog fans!)

We are immensely grateful for the continued support and enthusiasm of our members. Your dedication is the driving force behind the success and vibrancy of San Jose Country Club. We are committed to providing you with the best club experience possible and we look forward to sharing more memorable moments with you in the months ahead.

Wishing you a fantastic October, filled with great rounds of golf, exhilarating tennis & pickleball matches, and wonderful social gatherings.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

William & Amber Duke

Dr. Maureen Suchenski & Gavin Lamothe

Luke & Alexandra Feldman

October 11

October 18

SUNDAY // OCTOBER 29

October

GOLF NEWS AND EVENTS

Happy October!

As I know many of you are, we are looking forward to the cooler temperatures and ideal Florida golfing weather. Here are a couple events to keep an eye out for this month:

DIVOT FILLING PARTY

October 3

LONG DRIVE CONTEST

October 6

MOTNEY MEMORIAL

October 9

MGA MEMBER MEMBER

October 13 & 14

NICK’S CUP

December 2

Divot Filling Party | Oct 3 | 4:45pm-6:45pm – Help keep our course in premier condition and enjoy (complimentary) beer and wings after. Contact Todd at todd.bork@sjccjax.com to sign up.

Long Drive Contest | Oct 6 | 3:30pm-7:00pm – We will be on the first tee so come test your long game three balls for $10 with multiple age categories. Don’t want to participate? Come join the fun and cheer on your fellow members!

Montney Memorial | Oct 9 | $150 per player includes boxed lunch and BBQ dinner after play. 6 Player step aside scramble.

MGA Member Member | Oct 13 & 14 | – The golf course will be closed to those not playing in this event. If you ’ re interested in reciprocal play during this time, please contact the golf shop at 733-1511

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 Sign ups | Oct 19 | - Our annual Nick’s cup will take place on Saturday, December 2nd Sign ups will open 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

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

TENNIS NEWS AND EVENTS

SUPER MONDAY NIGHT

October 9 - Register Here >

FALL JUNIOR CLINICS

Kids can jump back into tennis and not miss a beat anytime during the fall The fall Clinics will continue until the middle December so there is still plenty of time for your child to get some great tennis instruction Our outstanding staff is waiting to sign your child up today We have classes for all levels from our “Red Ball” Clinics to our Tournament Program Days and times for each level are listed in the pro shop Stop in this week and let one of our professional staff assist you with sign –up and answer any questions you may have

FUN TENNIS “RULING” FACTS

1. A perishing player wipes his sweaty forehead with a tennis ball - is this a violation? Yes, it materially changes the ball.

2 Your opponents visor or hat touches the net when she lunges for a ball - what is the ruling on this? You receive the point because no part of the body, equipment, or apparel can touch the net

3 Your opponent goes wide and hits the ball around the net - is the ball still in play? Absolutely, now hit it back!

4 A player can’t whiff the ball when serving. A server can’t unsuccessfully attempt to hit the ball when serving If the server swings and misses the ball, it is a fault

5 A player can hit twice during a swing as long as it’s unintentional. A player is only allowed to swing at the ball once, but it’s legal for a player to unintentionally hit the ball twice with his/her racket during the swing motion.

BECOME A COURT SPONSOR

We will provide 1 banner per court…. Deck the rest of the court out anyway that you like

CENTER COURT: $1000

PICKLEBALL COURTS: $300 (Banner to be places behind each court)

COURTS #1,2,3,4, 5 & 6: $750 per court

COURTS #7 & 8 $500 per court

COURTS #9, 10 & 11: $350 per court

“FENCE SPONSOR” $250

Banners will be placed on the outside part of the fence. Sponsor will provide their own banner “unless we already have one. ”

COURT “SPONSOR ASSIGNMENT”

FITNESS & AQUATICS

NEWS AND EVENTS

San Jose family, by now I am sure all of you have heard of the news about the fitness center remodel that will begin this month. We kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility during this renovation phase. I know there will be many questions and concerns throughout this process The enhancements are aimed at creating a more inspiring and functional space for all our members We believe that the result will exceed your expectations, and we can’t wait for you to experience it.

We understand the importance of consistency in your fitness routine. Rest assured that during the remodel, there will be no changes to our operating hours, nursery usage, or the schedule of your favorite group fitness classes. Your fitness journey will continue uninterrupted.

During this time, some equipment will be temporarily relocated to accommodate the renovation process The St Johns room will be converted into a mini gym which will include two treadmills, two ellipticals, Peloton, one recumbent bike, one adjustable cable crossover, two flat benches, various weights in dumbbells, and one massage table. The room will also have a variety of our smaller equipment such as medicine balls, resistance bands, and foam rollers. The entire pool area will also be accessible for all of you to use as fitness space. The turf area, covered snack bar patio, and the covered area by the diving blocks will be used for all the group classes. We will do our best to minimize any inconveniences and will clearly announce temporary changes in equipment and class locations.

We will keep you updated throughout this entire renovation process so please be sure to follow us on our social media and regularly check your emails regarding updates

At San Jose, your wellness is one of our top priorities. The remodel of our Fitness Center represents our dedication to providing you with the best possible experience. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to sharing this new space with you.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to myself or Stephen. We are here to assist you in any way we can

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