The Briar Club 2023 Q2 Newsletter

FRONT DESK

YOUTH

TENNIS

Tennis Courts

Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sunday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm The Briar Shop

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Barracuda Café & Breezes Sports Bar

AQUATICS

Family Resort Pool

April 4 - May 21

Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

May 23 - August 20

Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Competition & Adult Lap Pool

- Friday

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General Manager

DANIEL A. MORENO, GENERAL MANAGER/COO daniel.moreno@thebriarclub.com

What a great start to spring. Its great to see the resort pool back in action, kids running around and our beautiful landscape blooming. If you haven’t tried Blas’ famous “Blasarita” at Breezes, then you are missing out! Did you know we have well over 15,000 bodies come through the doors of The Club in a given month? This number does not include our 2nd story banquet facilities. We’re thankful to see all your faces around The Club.

Thank You-- Private Clubs are a special place, and that special place is only as special as the staff members that are willing to go the extra mile. I want to send a special shout out to two gentlemen that always go above and beyond the call of duty. Mike Alcott, our Racquet Sports Head Professional, is celebrating his 19th year of service to the Club, and Jon Diller, our Aquatics Director, is celebrating his 15th year of service. Gentlemen, thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to The Briar Club. If you see them around campus, please help us recognize this incredible accomplishment.

Construction-- We are getting closer and closer to beginning our competition pool project. Our goal is still to begin construction in July. As I am sure many of you read, The Club is now exploring the possibility of adding a 5th floor of the parking garage to our current facilities. This is exciting news, which could bring us more amenities and real estate, which is very hard to acquire around us. More to come as we begin the process of designing and engineering. Timmons is still on the schedule to get repaved in the very near future. When Timmons gets repaved the city will also be paving Saint Street as well. This will greatly improve the aesthetics and drivability of the roads surrounding us.

Racquet Sports-- We are working diligently to find our next director of Racquet Sports. While we do so, we are in very good hands with our Interim Director, Alberto Jimenez. This is an exciting time for the racquet sports department. I greatly appreciate all the feedback from the tennis community I’ve received to date. Your comments, suggestions and concerns are all being heard.

A Few Reminders-- Parking and leaving cars in The Club’s circle drive is not allowed. Also, if arriving and waiting for someone over an extended period, please use the parking garage until that person is ready. This causes major backups in the circle and on Timmons. Also, we are still having issues of non-compact cars parking in compact car parking spots. A suburban is not a compact car. Please be considerate of The Club’s rules, as this one is a huge safety issue. Stay tuned for our next Lunch with the GM event. The last one, held in February, was well attended and full of great conversation and questions. I always learn something from everyone who attends these lunches.

Here’s to a great spring and wonderful summer!

Daniel Moreno General Manager/C.O.O.

Duy Nguyen, 2023 PRESIDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

What an incredible first quarter we’ve had as a Club! As we enter into Springtime- a season dedicated to growth- I would like to encourage everyone to keep the momentum moving forward as we continue to grow as a Club.

I trust this letter finds you well and that you are enjoying the many amenities and events that our esteemed Club has to offer. I wanted to take a moment to provide you with some important updates regarding the club's upcoming events.

Our plan for Mother's Day, taking place on May 14, is well underway. This event is a delightful occasion for members of all ages to gather and celebrate all the amazing things mom does. Further details are shared on our Club Events page.

I would also like to highlight the upcoming season for The Briar Club Barracuda Swim Team. This is our 9th consecutive undefeated year, and we are looking forward to making it a decade! This impressive milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team members, parents, coaches, and support staff. The Barracudas have consistently demonstrated their commitment to excellence, both in and out of the pool, and have earned a reputation as one of the top swim teams in the region. The Briar Club is honored to have such a talented and accomplished swim team representing our Club, and we look forward to their continued success in the years to come. Congratulations to the Briar Club Barracuda Swim Team on an outstanding season!

As the president, I understand the importance of effective Club governance. Our Club relies on a strong and well-functioning governing body to make decisions that reflect the best interests of our members and maintain the high standards that The Briar Club is known for. To achieve this, we have tried to established a clear system of checks and balances that ensures transparency and accountability in our decision-making processes. We are committed to upholding the values of integrity, respect, and professionalism in all aspects of our Club's governance, and we welcome feedback from our members to ensure that we continue to meet their needs and expectations to enhance the member experience at The Briar Club. As an extension of this effort, our Strategic Planning Committee has taken on the task of updating our governance documents. Moving forward, my expectation is that this will be an annual process to ensure that our governance architecture matches our management requirements.

I would like to thank our members for their continued support and engagement. Together, we will continue to strengthen our community and build our Club. Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing you all at The Club soon.

Best,

Duy Nguyen 2023 President, Board of Directors

High School Graduates

LILLIAN ASHBY

Daughter of Leslie & Kit Ashby St. Agnes Academy

Lillian will attend college in the Fall and plans to study English and Business.

Activites: Lacrosse, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, volunteer at the Nehemiah Center

MIA BHATIA

Daughter of Gina & Dr. Devinder Bhatia Episcopal High School

Mia will attend Texas A&M University in the Fall to study Biomedical Science. She plans to become a surgeon. Mia has received many honors and awards in academics and fine arts over the years. Her parents are very proud of her many accomplishments!

SAM BULLOCK

Son of Rochelle & Seth Bullock

Episcopal High School

Sam will attend college in the Fall and plans to study Finance.

Activities: Eagle Scout, Wrestling, Lifeguard

BARNEY BUTTRAM

Son of Ansley & Stephen Buttram

Memorial High School

Barney will attend the the University of Texas at Austin in the Fall. He plans on studying Economics.

KACEY CHAPMAN

Daughter of Elsa & Darren Chapman St. John's School

Kacey will attend college in the Fall and plans to study Biochemistry and French. She is a National Merit Finalist, an AP Scholar with Honors, and a recipient of the Presidential Service Award.

JACK CUMMINS

Son of Elizabeth and Ed Cummins

Crested Butte Community High School

Jack will attend Ole Miss in the Fall.

Daughter of Elaine and Tim Day St. Agnes Academy

Emme will attend the University of Texas at Austin in the Fall.

GRACE WINTERS ENERSON

Daughter of Mary & John Enerson St. John's School

Grace will attend the University of Chicago in the Fall to study Mathematics and Astrophysics.

Activities: varsity field hockey, varsity lacrosse, National Field Hockey Coaches Association (2022), High School National Academic Squad

SOPHIA ELLE ESPINOZA

Daughter of Sabrina & Leo Espinoza Episcopal High School

Sophia will attend the University of Denver in the Fall to pursue a degree in Psychology; with career aspirations in Organizational Psychology or Clinical Psychology.

Activities: National Merit Hispanic Scholar, National Honor Society Member, Thespian Society member and leader, National Chinese Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, 6 years in the Texas Sage Chapter of the National Charity League (NCL). NCL Rose Bud Award (recieved all 4 years of high school requiring 50+ hours of service every year)

EMME DAY

High School Graduates

CARSON FARRELL

Son of Cristina & Chad Farrell

St. John’s School

Carson plans to pursue a degree in business and has not yet chosen a college.

Activities: President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award, Breakthrough Houston, Texas State Junior Classical League

THOMAS FIELD

Son of Tom & Carrie Field Strake Jesuit

Thomas plans on attending the University of Texas at Austin in the Fall to study Business at the McCombs School of Business.

COLLIN GREGORY

Son of Annette & Roger Gregory St. John's School

Collin will be embracing his business mindset and studying Entrepreneurship.

FINN HACKNEY

Son of Ryan & Casey Hackney

Xavier Educational Academy

During high school, Finn has been represented as a fashion model by Page Parkes. In college, he plans to major in fashion design and hopes to design his own collections.

CAROLINE HANKAMER

Daughter of Anna Claire & Richie Hankamer

St. John's School

Caroline will attend the University of Mississippi in the Fall in the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. She plans to major in Biology and minor in Spanish.

Activities: National Merit Finalist, the SJS Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, SJS Varsity Girls Basketball Captain

CHARLIE JOHNSTON

Son of Allison & Jeff Johnston

St. John’s School

Charlie will be attending college in the Fall. He has several schools to choose from and plans to study business.

MATTHEW KALLMEYER

Son of Patty & Neil Kallmeyer

Episcopal High School

Matthew will attend Tulane University in the Fall.

REBECCA LAURA KIM

Daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Tony Kim

St. Pius X

Rebecca will attend the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio.

WILL LEWIS

Son of Chrissy & Patrick Lewis

Episcopal High School

Will plans on attending college in the Fall and plans to study Business..

high school Graduates

Stockton will attend Trinity University on the Dean's Scholarship in the Fall.

Daughter of Anna Maria Salas & Alberto Lopez Episcopal High School

Estefania will attend the University of Texas at Austin to study Business in the Canfield Business Honors Program. She hopes to study abroad in Spain during her college years.

Son of Elizabeth Matthews & Ben Ederington St. John’s School

John will attend Yale University in the Fall. He plans to major in Classics and Math.

Daughter of Amy & Todd Miller

Katie plans to study Neuroscience in the Fall.

Son of Ronda & Taylor Holladay Episcopal High School

Max will attend college in the Fall. He has not finalized his college choice yet. Max was on the honor Roll all 4 years of high school and plays Varsity Lacrosse.

Son of Mary Majors Payne St. John’s School

Brantley will attend Vanderbilt University in the Fall to study Computer Science.

Son of Angela & Carlton Perry

St. John’s School

Caden will attend Bowdoin College, kicking for Bowdoin Polar Bears Football.

Daughter of Amy & Jordan Pincu Episcopal High School

Mattie will be seeking a Bachelor of Architecture at the UT School of Architecture the University of Texas at Austin.

Activites: EHS Varsity Cheerleader, NCA AllAmerican Cheerleader, Impact Dance Team, Student Body Secretary, 4x Gold Medalist with US Figure Skating, NCL - Presidential Service Award recipient, Master Acolyte St. Martin's Episcopal Church.

Daughter of Seth & Elizabeth Russell

Episcopal High School

Catherine will attend college in the Fall.

KATIE MILLER

St. John’s School

CADEN PERRY

JOHN MATTHEWS-EDERINGTON

MAX PALERMO

ESTEFANIA LOPEZ-SALAS

BRANTLEY PAYNE

CLARK STOCKTON LORD, JR.

Son of Jenn Char & Clark Lord; Luisa Feagin & Chris De La Garza Kinkaid

MATTIE PINCU

CATHERINE RUSSELL

Son of Melanie & Daniel Ringold

St. John’s School

Jack will attend Washington & Lee University.

Son of Megan & Rob Sigler Strake Jesuit College Preparatory

Joey will attend college in the Fall.

Activites: Captain of the Varsity Lacrosse Team, Highest Honors Academic Achievement, National Honor Society, Eagle Scout

Son of Erin & Chris Stimming St. John's School

Hopson will attend Washington University in St. Louis. He is planning to major in Physics & Music with a minor in Neuroscience.

Activites: Founder and President of Guitar Club, Founder & President of Spikeball Club, Varsity Volleyball Sportsmanship Award, guitar teacher, performs frums with his band), sports enthusiast, car aficionado, and directs his family's IT Department.

Son of Tricia Sullivan Swen

St. John’s School

Rhyder will attend Case Western Reserve University with a University Scholarship to Study Engineering and Computer Science.

Daughter of Victoria & Doug Tudor

Lamar High School

Samantha will attend Northeastern University in Boston to study Criminology. After achieving her undergraduate and graduate degrees, she is considering a future career in the FBI or CIA. Samantha is working to complete her IB diploma at Lamar.

Activities: HISD IB (International Baccalaureate) program (since attending Vanguard at River Oaks Elementary), Lamar National Honor Society, President of Key Club, Briar Club & Lanier Middle School swim teams, volleyball (for HVA Club, Lanier Middle School, & Lamar High School), Houston FBI day camp, Odyssey of the Mind, Best Buddies, Lutherhill Camp Counselor, Barracuda Swim Team Coach

RYAN WOOD

Son of Jessica & Jeff Wood St. John’s School

Ryan will attend the University of Chicago in the Fall to study Math and Economics.

RHYDER PEYTON SWEN

HOPSON STIMMING

JACK CHARLES RINGOLD

JOEY SIGLER

SAMANTHA RALSTON TUDOR

College Graduates

BRADEN J. ARNOLD

Son of Marci & Mark Arnold

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Braden is graduating with a BA in Interactive Media and Game Development with an Audio Concentration. He is currently completing his Major Qualifying Project, designing audio for a marching band video game. After graduation, he hopes to work in the video game industry in sound design.

Activities: active in two comedy groups on campus, Empty Set (a live improvisational comedy group), Kilroy (a filmed sketch comedy group).

JACK DAY

Son of Elaine & Tim Day University of Texas

Jack is graduating with a BBA in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin. He will be working in Investment Banking in Houston.

WALKER BUNCH

Son of Michelle & Wayne Bunch

University of Texas

Walker is graduating from the University of Texas in Austin this May with a BA in psychology. He was been accepted to the George Washington University Graduate Program to get a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling to be a licensed professional counselor.

Daughter of Mary & Frank Bradley

The College of William & Mary

Avery is graduating from William & Mary with a major in Biology and a minor in CAMS (Computational & Applied Mathematics & Statistics). She is an Honors Fellow and is completing her honors thesis "Assessing the Orthogonality of Synthetic Genetic Circuits". She is excited to start a position working at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.

Activities: iGEM team (competes in an international synthetic biology competition- referred to as the World Cup of Science, her team won the title of "Best Software & AI Project")

JOSEPHINE DODD

Daughter of Katherine & Michael Dodd Scripps College

Josephine is graduating from the Scripps College this May.

MADELINE FARRELL

Daughter of Cristina & Chad Farrell Texas A&M University

Madeline will graduate in May with a Degree in Environmental Science.

Acticities: Kappa Alpha Theta, President - Aggie Achievemates, Marketing ChairAggie Green Fund

SHELBY JORDAN

Daughter of Shawn Stephens & Jim Jordan Trinity University

Shelby will graduate from Trinity University in May with a B.A. in Art History and a minor in Architectural Studies. Following graduation, Shelby will spend six months interning at Souvenir Scenic Studios in London before beginning graduate school in the Fall of 2024 to study scenic design.

SADIE JENSEN

Daughter of Sue & Mac Jensen Auburn University

Sadie is Graduating Magna Cum Laude from Auburn University with a Bachelor in Science in Human Development and Family Science in May 2023. Sadie will be pursing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Auburn University in the Fall of 2023.

Activities: Young Life Leader at Auburn High School, Auburn’s Sustenance Project, Pi Beta Phi sorority

ALEXANDRA ANN LEWIS

Daughter of Pam & Jim Lewis

Vanderbilt University

Alexandra will graduate in May 2023 with a BA in Economics and a minor in Business and Spanish She will be an investment banking analyst at Societe Generale in the houston office, starting in July.

AVERY BRADLEY

ISABELLA S. LITTLEJOHN

Daughter of Erik Littlejohn & Nancy Littlejohn

The American University of Paris

Isabella will graduate Cum Laude from The American University of Paris with a bachelor’s degree in Communication. She plans on teaching for a year in Madrid.

JACK MCINNIS

Son of Anya & Kevin McInnis

University of Mississippi

Jack graduated from the University of Mississippi in the Patterson School of Accountancy with a Bachelor of Accountancy, Cum Laude, in May 2022. This year, he will graduate with a Master of Taxation and Data Analytics, in May 2023. ack has accepted a position at Deloitte in Houston.

Activities: Phi Delta Theta Fraternity (chapter treasurer for two years), 2020 Robert Holmes Fisher Academic Award recipient. 2023 Alteryx Patterson School of Accountancy Scholarship

ETHAN M. PESIKOFF

Son of David Pesikoff & Nicole Longnecker

(in loving memory of Sarah Pesikoff)

Yale University

Ethan is double-majoring in Mathematics and Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations. He will graduate Phi Beta Kappa from Yale and is headed to Cambridge University for a Masters in Mathematics having won the Yale University Charles & Julia Henry Fellowship which will sponsor his studies there. After that, he will head for his Ph.D. in Mathematics, likely to the University of Chicago. Only six more years of school!

SOPHIE LOUISE THOMAS

Daughter of Dolly & Jeff Thomas

Northwestern University

Sophie will graduate from the McCormick School of Engineering with a major in Manufacturing and Design Engineering. Sophie is considering Graduate School and Industry Positions in Product and UX Design.

Activities: 2019-2023 Varsity Field Hockey Team Member 2019, Zag Field Hockey/NFHCA Division 1 Academic Squad, 2020 and 2021 Academic All Big Ten Honoree, 2021 NCAA D1 Field Hockey National Champion, 20192023 Team Leader, Athletes in Action

LENA PROVENZANO

Daughter of Kelly & Steven Provenzano

American University

Lena will graduate from the American University Kogod School of Business cum laude as a four year defender on the American Women’s Soccer Team. Lena was a White House recommended intern at the Department of Energy for two years. Her work on President Biden’s 25 energy communities was published in the Inflation Reduction Act. Lena will be joining the DC based energy transition private equity firm, Hull Street Energy, as an investment analyst post graduation.

Activities: Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (all 4 years), Kogod School of Business Dean’s List (all 4 years)

JACOB A. TULEK

Son of Anne & Güray Tulek

Southern Methodist University

Jacob will graduate from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in May. He plans on living in Atlanta, Georgia, working for the investment banking division of Stephens, a family-owned financial institution.

MEGAN NIERMEYER

Daughter of Sarah & Tom Niermeyer

University of Texas

Megan will graduate from the University of Texas with honors, and has accepted a job in transfer pricing with Alvarez and Marsal in New York City.

TUSCAN SAVARINO

Son of Shawn & Dominic Savarino

University of Texas at Austin

Tuscan will graduate from The University of Texas Cockrell School of Engineering and plans to attend law school in the Fall.

LAUREN WHEAT

Daughter of Carolyn & James S. Wheat

Southwestern University

Lauren will graduate from Southwestern University in May 2023 and plans to attend medical school.

College Graduates

Ryan graduated from Texas A&M University with honors in 2021. This year he graduates from Wake Forest University with a Masters Degree in Psychology. He plans to pursue a PHD.

Daughter of Nora Dobin & Chris Wolfe

Grace plans to commission as an officer (Second Lieutenant), in the United States Army Reserves, and is employed with the Naval Acquisition Developmental Program (F-35 Lightning II Program). She has a Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and graduates May 2023; on the President’s List, Commandant’s List, and Dean’s List. Grace has earned successive positions of greater authority during her four years at The Citadel, culminating senior year as a Battalion Commander (Cadet Lieutenant Colonel), leading a battalion of 423 cadets as one of The Citadel’s top 11 cadet leaders, working directly with the College’s President and Commandant to lead a corps of 2,216 cadets.

Celebrating our graduates....

Daughter of Sue & Mark Worscheh Davidson College

Amy will be attending law school in the Fall of 2023. She was a Division 1 field hockey player throughout her time at Davidson.

AMY WORSCHEH

GRACE WOLFE

RYAN WHEAT

Son of Carolyn & James S. Wheat Wake Forest University

Dear parents, it is our great joy to be a part of your families lives. As we watch your children grow into young adults, we are so thankful for a time to get to celebrate with you! Hats off to the Class of 2023!

Employee News

Employee appreciation

Holiday Party 2023

In January, our employees gathered at our Annual Holiday Party to enjoy an evening at the Club with dancing, games, prizes and dinner. We loved getting to say thank you for all their hard work!

QUARTERLY Leader sh ip AWARD

DANIEL CASSIDY Assistant F&B Manager

"Daniel goes above and beyond every day to make both members and his co-workers feel cared for and thought about. He is dependable and a joy to work with!"

EMPLOYEES of the Month

January 2023

PHAEDRA HARRIS Member Billing / Accounts Receivable

“Phaedra has a can-do attitude and is always willing to help. She is reliable and always has a smile on her face, making her the ultimate team player!

February 2023

MARTA ABBAS

Ladies Locker Room Attendant

“Marta shows genuine concern for Club members. She is service oriented and takes pride in her work. She is an outstanding employee and a great asset to the Club!

Outstanding Achievements

SILVIA LEYVA Housekeeping Manager

Please join us in congratulating Silvia Leyva on her promotion to Housekeeping Manager. Silvia has worked for the Briar Club 16 years and 8 months. In July 2006, she started as Laundry Attendant, was later promoted to supervisor, and now oversees all housekeeping and laundry operations. Congratulations, Silvia, on all your hard work and dedication.

Membership

LINDA BENSON, DIRECTOR linda@thebriarclub.com

Welcome to The Club!

Please join us in welcoming our NEWest MEMBERS of the briar club family! Please say hi if you see them around the club!

December

Thomas & Hilary Amburgey

Jesse & Elizabeth Libby

Eric & Allison Madry

Jennifer Ho

Michael & Daphne Haigh

Eric & Daphne Bernicker

James & Mary McDeavitt

January

Andres Bacigalupo & Sofia Garces

February

James & Roxana Rastello

Alexander & Anne Mason

Jessica & Fletch Trammell

Kristen Cannon

Jonathan & Leslie Sellin

Erick & Mara Calderon

Michael & Robin Raider

Robert & Gracella Cavnar

Kathryn & George Dahan

Thank you Members!

It is such a joy to see each one of your faces around The Club and we love getting to see you and your families grow each year! As we enter Springtime, we hope you relax and enjoy all The Club has to offer.

Oh Baby

It’s Twins!

Introducing the newest and cutest members of the Briar Club!

We are so excited to celebrate with the Klupchak family. Please meet:

In memoriam

Please join us in remembering Pascal Matthew Galtney Jr, whose family have been members at The Club since 1999.We also recognize Fred F. Morgan Jr, who was a member since 1975, and served as Club President in 1982. We remember all and are so grateful for the life they lived. They are all sincerely missed.

Lila Drew Klupchak

& Connor James Klupchak

If you would like your little one featured in the next newsletter, please send their name, birth date and a photo to communications@thebriarclub.com!

Fitness

RJ PRATT, DIRECTOR rjpratt@thebriarclub.com

A Letter from our Director

I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful spring weather and taking advantage of all the sunshine! Health and wellness does not have to begin and end at the Fitness or Wellness Center doors. The weather is perfect for going outside to enjoy all the Briar Club’s outdoor amenities like tennis, pickleball, pools or grabbing a delicious (and healthy) meal on the Veranda. Just like the weather, our Barre and Pilates Reformer classes have been heating up! We now have a Barre class every day Monday through Friday and twice on Saturdays. Amanda Bennett, who already teaches a variety of Group Fitness classes for us, passed her comprehensive certification to begin instructing Reformer Pilates. We have since added in a 10:30am Group Reformer class instructed by Amanda, and she is available to book individual sessions as well.

Here’s to a happy and healthy Q2!

- RJ

Group Fitness could be the BOOST you need in your workout routine!

Everyone can benefit from taking Group Fitness classes at TBC! Having the accountability, a set schedule, a certified instructor and a group of members to work alongside equals a WIN for exercising!

Valentines

Go Texan Day

5 benefits of participating in a Group

1. Be part of the community Fitness class at the club:

2. Add variety to your workouts

3. Hold yourself accountable

4. Having a certified instructor who can provide direction with proper form to help prevent injuries

5. Find motivation and inspiration! The best way to motivate yourself to get through those last ‘reps’ is having other people by your side to cheer you on!

Check out our Group Fitness schedule on the APP , sign up for a class and let’s get MOVING together! Questions? Contact Cathy Staerker, Group Fitness Coordinator at groupfitness@thebriarclub.com

Upcoming Events

April

Family Fro-Yoga

Saturday, April 15 | 10:30 am | Studio B

Join us for a family friendly yoga class! we'll celebrate at the end of class with frozen yogurt for everyone!

May

Mother’s Day Mamastae Yoga

Saturday, May 13

Ages 5-9 | 10:00 - 10:45 am | Studio B

Ages 10 & up | 11:00 - 11:45 am | Studio B

Join us for Yoga, with your lil' yogi! Mothers and kids, ages 5 & up, can join us for a yoga class designed to foster a love for activity and mindfulness.

aquatics

Swim Team Schedule

Preseason

April 3 - 27

Preseason is optional, though strongly encouraged for new swim team participants!

These workouts are designed to provide swimmers with a kick start for the 2023 Barracuda Summer Swim Team. This workout is strongly recommended for all new Members and new Barracuda participants. Workouts will emphasize stroke development,endurance, and speed in preparation for competitions in a positive team setting. Please register for pre-season through the club calendar for the days you wish to attend.

Monday - Thursday

7 & Under 4:00 - 4:50 pm

8 - 10 Years Old 5:00 - 5:50 pm

11 - 14 Years Old 6:00 - 6:50 pm

Barracuda Summer Swim Team

Afternoon Practices: May 1 – June 2

Monday - Thursday

7 & Under 4:00 - 4:50 pm

8 - 10 Years Old 5:00 - 5:50 pm

11 - 14 Years Old 6:00 - 6:50 pm

Friday s will be a fun practice for all ages from 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Morning Practices: May 30 – June 26

Monday - Thursday

7 & Under 9:00 - 9:50 am 8-10 Years Old

- 10:50 am

11-14 Years Old 11:00 - 11:50 am

Fr idays will be a fun practice for all ages from 9:00 - 10:00 am

Ple ase note for the week of May 29 - June 2 we will host morning and afternoon practices for those still in school.

Home Swim Meet Schedule

Warmups start at 3:45 pm for all home swim meets.

T uesday, June 6 vs Houston CC

Thursday, June 8 vs Forest Club

Tuesday, June 15 vs Lakeside CC

Thursday, June 23 vs ROCC

Jon Diller, DIRECTOR poolmanager@thebriarclub.com

The Briar Club Baracudas

The Briar Club Barracudas are ready to get back in the pool for another fun summer full of swimming. We welcome swimmers of all ages and skill levels to join us and help the Barracudas go for its 10th consecutive undefeated season! Summer swim team starts at age 5 and runs through 14 years old. To qualify for the swim team, swimmers must be able to swim a full length (25 meters) of freestyle and backstroke independently. If you are unsure about your child’s ability to qualify for the team, please contact the aquatics office and we can set up a quick evaluation. For those younger swimmers who are not quite there, we offer our Pre-Swim Team Lil’ Barracudas program for ages 4-7. For the full swim team schedule, online registration, and additional information please see the club website.

Kid’s SwimLessons

Want to get your little one swim ready for the summer?

Check out our

Pool Rules!

Please follow these club rules and guidelines to make sure that you and your children stay safe around the pool this summer.

• When no lifeguard is on duty; no one under the age of 18 is permitted to swim in the Family Pool

• All children under the age of 5 must be accompanied and supervised at arm’s length by a responsible adult when in the Family Pool. (If the child is in the water, the adult must be in the water)

• Infants and Toddlers must wear diapers secured by waterproof pants or swim diapers in all club pools. Swim diapers should be checked frequently (every 30-60 minutes) and replaced when soiled. Please change diapers on the changing table the family bathroom in the wellness center, not on the pool deck.

• Children must be 5 years old and capable of swimming to the side of the pool independently to use the low dive.

• Children must be 7 years old OR 48 inches tall to use the high dive.

• No flips or somersaults are allowed from the high dive, feet first jumps and dives only.

• Children 4 years old may use the pool slide, but must have an adult in the water to assist. Children 5 years and up may use the slide independently.

Thank you & happy pool season!

The Briar Club is happy to be able to offer small group learn to swim classes to meet the needs of budding swimmers, from six months to seven years old! To determine which class is best for your child to start in, please contact the Aquatics Department for a personal consultation at (713) 552-2126 or Andrew Reynolds, our Aquatics Coordinator at swim@thebriarclub.com.

Class descriptions and schedules can be found on the Swim Lesson page of the Briar Club website.

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Youth

Kid’s Club - Hideout - Nursery

Let’s Play!

Makayla Florus, DIRECTOR

mflorus@thebriarclub.com

fri apr 14

sun apr 16

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT- MAD SCIENCE

Drop off the kid’s for a night full of fun! We’ll be conducting some awesome science experiments, along with enjoying crafts and snacks!

MEET & GREET- PAW PATROL BRUNCH

Parents and toddlers are welcome to enjoy brunch with our favorite Paw Patrol friends! Enjoy activities, food, and a character meet & greet.

sat-sun apr 22-23

FAMILY CAMPOUT

Join us for a family camp out on the lawn! Spend the night at The Club in one of our favorite family fun events. There will be swimming, tents, and so much fun sleeping under the stars.

sun may 7

ETIQUETTE CLASSES

Kids are invited to the Club for treats and more as we learn table etiquette in a fun and interactive way! We will host two seperate sessions for children 5 - 7 years and for 8 & up.

April

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Ages: 5 & Up

Pricing: $50 per child

Location: General Purpose Room

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ages: 2 & Up

Pricing: $30 per person

Location: Magnolia Ballroom

Time: 4:00 pm - 9:00 am

Ages: 5 & Up

Pricing: $150 per family

Location: Briar Lawn

May

Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Ages: 5 - 7 | 8 & up

Pricing: $85 per child

Location: Magnolia Ballroom

fri may 19

LASER TAG

Blasters at the ready....Join us for Laser Tag! Kid’s will have a blastliterally - as we battle it out to see who’s the laser tag champion! Enjoy traditional laser tag and other fun games!

sun may 21

CINDERELLA BRUNCH

Bibbidi bobbidi boo- The Club is making your Cinderella dreams come true! Dawn your finest princess dresses and meet us for a royal brunch at The Club- with co-chairs Melissa Klupchak and Brittany Douglas!

fri jun 9

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Calling all “pickle-ballers” to The Club! We’re hosting a pickleball tournament to remember! Kid’s will battle it out for the win, along with mini games and some sweet treats!

camps!

SWIM CAMP

May 30 - June 23

8:45 am - 2:00 pm

Ages 5 & up

SUMMER FUNTASTIK

June 26 - August 11 8:45 am - 2:00 pm

Ages 5 - 12

SPORTS CAMP

June 26 - August 11 8:45 am - 2:00 pm

Ages 7 - 12

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Ages: 4 & Up

Pricing: $30 per child

Location: Sports Court

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ages: 3 & Up

Pricing: Adults: $35 | Kids: $30

Location: Magnolia Ballroom

June

Time: 6:00 pm

Ages: 11 & Up

Pricing: $30 per person

Location: Sports Court

AFTER CAMP CARE

May 30 - August 11, 2023

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ages 5 & Up

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saturday April 1

lub

BUNNY BASH

Be a part of a Briar Club tradition, at our annual Bunny Bash and Easter egg hunt! Meet the Easter Bunny himself, hunt for eggs and enjoy live music, activities and more. Enjoy grab-and-go foods, sweets & treats.

CRAWFISH BOIL

sunday April 2

Head on down to the bayou! We’re serving up freshly boiled crawfish. Get your crawfish fix along with live music, face painting, and more. Plus, no bayou party is complete without beignets & hurricanes!

EASTER BRUNCH

sunday April 9

Come dressed in your Sunday best and enjoy a formal buffet with your brunch favorites, specialty coffees and morning cocktails plus photo opportunities!

KENTUCKY DERBY GARDEN GATHER

friday April 28

Enjoy the springtime sunshine and gather for a ladies lunch on the Briar Lawn! Dawn your favorite florals and fascinator, as we delight in a girl’s day out.

TRES DE MAYO

wednesday May 3

You've heard of Cinco de Mayo, now join us for Tres de Mayo! We are having a Fiesta on the Briar lawn, complete with live music and festive drink specials. Margaritas and Ranch Waters are included with your Adult Ticket. Make it a family night out with youth activities available on the Sports Court!

PRINCE AND THE PAUPER WINE DINNER

saturday May 12

In a popular twist, The Prince and the Pauper Wine Dinner will feature two blind tastings per course, a fine wine and a “pauper”, guests will vote on their favorite and try to determine which is which!

Cocktail Hour begins at 6:30 pm. | Dinner served at 7:15 pm.

Time: Three Sessions Offered: 8:00 am | 10:00 am | 12:30 pm

Pricing: Adults: $36 | Kids: $28 | 2 & Under: $1

Location: Briar Lawn

Time: 4:30 - 7:00 pm

Pricing: Adults: $46 | Kids: $26 | 2 & Under: $1

Location: Briar Lawn

Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Pricing: Adults: $56 | Teens: $36 |

Kids: $28 | 2 & Under: $10

Location: Second Floor

Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Pricing: $90 per person

Location: Briar Lawn

April May

Time: 4:30 - 7:30 pm

Pricing: Adults: $50 | Teens: $30 |

Kids: $20

Location: Briar Lawn

Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Pricing: $225 per person

Location: Magnolia Ballroom

Please see The Briar Club website for cancellation policies!

sunday May 14

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH

Gather with friends and family at an elegant Mother’s Day Brunch. Enjoy a formal buffet with all your brunch favorites, specialty coffees and brunch cocktails, and special surprises for Mom!

ROSÉ WINE SOCIAL

friday May 19

For the rosé lovers, we invite you to a wine social exclusive! Gather with friends to enjoy rosé tastings as you mix and mingle on the lawn, then enjoy your favorites throughout the night!

MEMORIAL DAY

monday May 29

We’re firing up an All-American cookout for both lunch and dinner, with live-fire items and action stations that will please any palette. Plus, enjoy all kinds of activities for the whole family, from live music, games, inflatables, face painting, balloon art, and more!

DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT

friday May 26 & June 30

Hang out at The Club for a special movie viewing! Bring a pool float and swim while the movie plays, plus enjoy consessions, and an optional themed buffet. Parents, please note this is not a drop off event.

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friday June 9

sunday June 18

sunday June 18

FATHER - DAUGHTER DANCE

Lights! Camera! Action! Dance the night away in this Hollywood Glam daddy daughter date night! Dads and their daughters are invited out for an evening on the red carpet she’ll never forget! Enjoy dinner, dancing, mocktails, games, and more.

FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH

Join us for Father’s day brunch! Come celebrate dad and all he does, with a specially curated buffet menu for the whole family. Gather together and celebrate!

FATHER'S DAY COOKOUT

Celebrate Dad with a pool party cookout! It’s a day all about Dad! Spend the evening by the pool and celebrate with a dinner buffet, full bar, live music, and relay games!

Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Pricing: Adults: $56 | Teens: $36 | Kids: $28 | 2 & Under: $10

Location: Second Floor

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Pricing: $40 per person

Location: Briar Lawn

Vents E June

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Pricing: Adults: $26 | Teens: $24 | Kids: $16 | 2 & Under: $1

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm Pricing: Adults: $32 | Teens: $26 | Kids: $18 | 2 & Under: $1

Location: Family Resort Pool

Time: Check back for more details!

Pricing: Adults: $28 | Kids: $16 | 3 & under: $2

Location: Family Resort Pool

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Pricing: $85 per daddy/daughter duo | $25 per additional child

Location: Magnolia Ballroom

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Pricing: Adults: $39 | Teens: $24|

Kids: $12 | 2 & Under: $1 Location: Lounge, Grill, & Terrace

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Pricing: Adults: $32 | Teens: $28

| Kids: $20 | 2 & Under: $1 Location: Family Resort Pool

Tennis

Facility Updates

• Hard Courts 4 - 7 will be resurfaced in July 2023 and existing shade structures will be updated and weather-proofed for increased functionality – this project will significantly improve the aesthetics of our tennis facility.

• New Windscreens for all courts will be gradually installed over the Spring season.

• Beverage stations w/ Hoshizaki Ice/Water machines will be delivered/installed approx. in May ’23. These stations will service Hard Courts 1-3 & 5-7, as well as the Sports Court area.

UTR Onboarding

The Briar Club is now a provider facility of the Universal Tennis platform. The mission at Universal Tennis is to connect tennis and pickleball players globally through level-based play, innovative events and a digital marketplace. Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) is a modified elo rating system that promotes fair and competitive play across the tennis/pickleball world. Players are rated based on actual results, not age, gender, nationality, or socioeconomic status. When you understand your skill level, you can find matches, hits, events, and tournaments where you’ll have fun, play competitive tennis/PB, and improve your game. All you need to know is your UTR!

pickleball!

TBC VS ROCC TOURNAMENt

Congratulations to our Briar Club Team for defeating River Oaks in our annual Briar Club vs River Oaks Country Club Tournament!

Ladies Roster

Marian Hilpert

Amy Markwort

Natalie Synnott

Ellen Chandler

Suzanne Faulk

Kate Cancelmo

Courtney Freels

Brittany McDowell

Men’s Roster

Andy Fertitta

Scott Grace

Dan Carter

Sean Daichman

Kevin Kirton

Ken Held

Duy Nguyen

Scott Dorfman

Clark Lord

2023 Tennis Year at a Glance

The Briar Club Tennis Department has events planned all year! From championship tournaments to casual mixers, there’s something for every player. Take a look at our year at a glance and make plans to get out on the courts!

JANUARY

Spring Junior Program

Begins Monday, January 9

HLTA Spring Season

Begins Monday, January 23

FEBRUARY

Pickleball Social

Saturday, February 4

Men’s TBC / Forest Club Clay Court Challenge

Saturday, February 4 @ The Forest Club

Valentines 105 Mixer

Tuesday, February 10

MARCH

TBC vs. ROCC Interclub

Saturday, March 4 @ River Oaks Country Club

Spring Break Junior Camp

Tuesday, March 14 - Thursday, March 16

Club Championships - Doubles

Friday, March 24 - Sunday, March 26

APRIL

Club Championships - Singles

Monday, April 3 - Flex Schedule

Member - Guest

Saturday, April 15

Junior Club Championships

Friday, April 28 - Saturday, April 29

JUNE

Summer Camp: Sports, Court, & Splash

Week 1: June 6 - 8 -- Week 11: August 9 - 11

Ladies Vino Night

Friday, June 16

Summer Slam 105 Mixer

Friday, June 23

AUGUST

Fall Junior Program Begins

Monday, August 21

SEPTEMBER

Club Championships - Mixed Doubles

Friday, September 8 - Sunday, September 10

Pro-Am

Saturday, September 30

OCTOBER

Strings & Solids Tennis/Pickleball

Crossover

Saturday, October 14

NOVEMBER

TBC vs. ROCC Pickleball Interclub

Thursday, November 9

Pickleball Club Championships

Friday, November 17 - Saturday, November 18

DECEMBER

Holiday Ladies’ Tennis Mixer

Friday, December 8

Financial Updates

A word from our CFO, Kari M. Foster, CCM

Greetings from the CFO!!

As we move into the 2nd half of our fiscal year, the financial state of operations is sound. Food & Beverage offerings are top notch and in demand, from exquisite wine dinners to wonderful club events and banquets! We continue to see a demand in joining the club, as demonstrated by the membership waitlist. We also successfully negotiated 2023 health plans for staff to offer more benefits for a lower premium than the legacy plan renewal. This enhancement stimulated employee participation and engagement.

The club is now in its 7th year of operations (after the last renovation) and around the time when assets reach the end of their useful lives. We are making strides in planning for future capital needs. Every day the club is in operation, assets are being used. Whether it is dining room tables and chairs, computer equipment, HVAC/plumbing, light fixtures, or kitchen equipment, all these items have a useful life with normal wear and tear that will require replacement in the future. In addition to ensuring the club can replace assets in a timely manner, we are also committed to keeping up with innovation and trends in the private club industry. The competition pool, clay tennis courts, and pickleball facilities are just a few of the projects that enhance the overall membership experience.

We are compiling information for a comprehensive reserve study, which will provide visibility to how much is needed for capital replacement and improvement over the next 20 years. There are various ways to fund capital expenditures, namely, Capital Dues, Capital Assessments, and Capital Loans. To ensure that debt is minimized, setting the appropriate amount of capital dues each year is a prudent and sustainable strategy. There may be times where Capital Assessments are needed, but generally setting appropriate Capital Dues helps to build capital funds in a responsible manner. A comprehensive reserve study will provide data to support the amount of capital dues needed. Being proactive in identifying these needs will minimize financial emergencies in the future when the useful life of assets has been depleted. This strategy will ensure the "look and feel" of the clubhouse stays fresh and employee productivity remains high. There is no substitute for good working equipment to provide a safe working environment for employees, which enables them to meet the needs of members in a timely manner. We anticipate having the full reserve study completed by June 30, 2023, which will provide data for the 2024 Financial Plan/Budget.

I hope this newsletter finds you in good health and spirits!

Best,

Kari

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HOME SWIM MEET V LAKESIDE CC 3:45 - 7:30 pm

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CLASS

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THE BRIAR CLUB

2603 TIMMONS LANE

HOUSTON, TX 77027

THEBRIARCLUB.COM

(713) 622-3667

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Duy Nguyen President, Physical Properties

Melissa Stryker Vice President, Food & Beverage

Scott Dorfman Secretary, Swim

Sergio Amelio Treasurer, Finance

Jeff Wood Ex-Officio

Marian Hilpert House / Legal

Amy Munger Tennis

Belle Petkas Fitness

Meredith Marshall Youth

Kim Wilson Membership

STAFF CONTACTS

Daniel A. Moreno General Manager, COO daniel.moreno@thebriarclub.com

Samantha Van Veen, CCM Assistant General Manager samantha@thebriarclub.com

Kari M. Foster, CCM Chief Financial Officer kari.foster@thebriarclub.com

Linda Benson Director of Membership membership@thebriarclub.com

Michael Powell, CEC Executive Chef chef@thebriarclub.com

Amanda Hough Director of Catering cateringdirector@thebriarclub.com

RJ Pratt Director of Fitness rjpratt@thebriarclub.com

MaKayla Florus Director of Youth mflorus@thebriarclub.com

Jon Diller Director of Aquatics poolmanager@thebriarclub.com

Brooke Beatty Marketing & Communications communications@thebriarclub.com

Phaedra Harris Member Billing billing@thebriarclub.com