VICMEAD HUNT CLUB
February
Dear Fellow Members,
In January, Lynne and I usually stay close to home, winding down from the bustle of the holidays but this past January was very different. I’ve had the opportunity to speak to so many of you about the proposed Clubhouse project shared with the membership on January 15th. Through these conversations, I was reminded how fortunate I am to have so many friendships here at Vicmead.
I am incredibly appreciative to everyone who has taken the time to have honest conversations with me, the Development Ad Hoc Committee, and/or my fellow Board members. Your questions and input are invaluable and underscore the strength of the Vicmead community. This past week we gathered and posted supplemental FAQ information and floor plans for the project on the website, and I encourage you to review them. As we continue our conversations, I recognize that some topics may still need further clarification. I’d like to address a few key points:
Many have asked us when the vote will be distributed. We wanted to be sure that the membership saw the proposal and had the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. Then we we will proceed with the vote. If you haven’t seen the presentation, floor plans or both sets of frequently asked questions, they are available on the home page of www. vicmead.com.
Other approved needs will continue to be addressed. The Indoor Racquets Locker Room has been slated for improvements in 2025, before the start of the proposed Clubhouse project. And as it wasn’t included in the scope of the project, a plan to update the pool house locker rooms will now be prioritized in the upcoming budget cycle using normal annual capital dues.
With a no vote by the membership, you will have to pay significantly more in annual dues and capital costs with no visible change because the Club is obligated to fund the pending repairs and infrastructure upgrades. If the proposed project passes, we do not expect dues to increase any more than the normal increases that we see each year which are in line with clubs in our area (our dues increase this year was markedly less than some area clubs).
Last, we've received questions about how the new Clubhouse will impact our food offerings. This investment means we are committed to making Vicmead a destination not just for your sporting activity of choice but for its cuisine. The new space will allow us to provide a selection of simpler, more casual options—like a delicious burger — for those looking for a quick, satisfying meal, while also offering high-end dishes that truly stand out.
Outside the excitement of the proposed project, the energy at the Club has been centered around the sitting by the fireplaces at the Clubhouse and enjoying the remaining days of the Paddle season. I hope you will consider coming out for the Paddle Pop-Up! “Bunker” on February 20th. Like the Bidermann Bunker, no reservations are necessary, so come by and have a cocktail, order one of the delicious small plates and join us for a great time together.
With Spring on the horizon, we’re already looking forward to the golf season. The Golf and Grounds team is preparing to welcome us back for our 60th season of Bidermann golf with an earlier opening this year on Tuesday, April 1st This will be the earliest our Club has ever opened, providing our members with ten additional days of utilization in the springtime! We’re pleased to inform you that starting this fall, we’ll be offering more dining opportunities at the Farmhouse with the lunch service extended through October. The golf facilities will then close the first Sunday in November. Please note, Green aeration will be pushed back a full week in October and fairway aeration will take place in November (after the closure). Adding an extra week of fall golf “pre-green aeration” will be fantastic!
As always, I appreciate your engagement and look forward to seeing you around the club. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. 302-893-4359 or dsolacoff@me.com
David Solacoff, M.D. President
Elizabeth Carr ecarr@gmail.com
December 1938 – December 2024
Rodman W. Moorhead III
Meghan Mackenzie meghangmackenzie@gmail.com
October 1943 – December 2024 Frederick L.
Alex Giacco, Jr. , Committee Chair agiacco3@comcast.net
Paige Draper fdraper1@mac.com
John Matson johnmatson44@gmail.com
Anthony Lunger alunger@wilmingtontrust.com
Mark Morton mmorton@potteranderson.com
SCHEDULE
10:30 a.m. Brunch • 11:30 a.m. Shotgun Start Post-Play Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres SATURDAY, APRIL 12th
MIXED TEAMS OF FOUR choose between 1 BB of 4 or Team Scramble divisions.
Kick off 2025 with a bang at The Opening Boom Tournament! Gather your friends or let our Professional Staff pair you up for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie.
$150 per player (includes cart fee)
First
Poached Pear & Walnut Salad
Red wine poached pear, honey roasted walnuts, petite greens, mascarpone cheese, ciabatta crisp with preserved lemon vinaigrette
Heirloom Beet Carpaccio
Baby golden, red and candy cane beets, snowflake feta, basil pearls, fresh shaved truffle, grapefruit, & pickled blueberries.
Lobster Risotto
Creamy arborio prepared cacio e pepe, butter poached lobster medallions, spinach crisp & pane al pomodoro
Ramsey Farms Black Angus Filet Mignon
Sambuca mushroom duxelles, wilted spinach with apple bacon, & gorgonzola cream potatoes
Chilean Sea Bass
Fire roasted street corn, charred patty pan squash, crispy arepas & citrus Beurre Blanc
Veal Scallopini
Traditional lightly seared veal medallions with crispy capers, lemon, white wine, with angel hair pasta & fresh Reggiano
Ratatouille
Vegan prepared, slow braised garden vegetable ratatouille, San Marzano pomodoro sauce & grilled Italian loaf
Sides Substitutions
Mashed potato
Risotto
Sauteed Spinach
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Asparagus
Upcoming Events
REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED Visit www.vicmead.com for information & to register.
FEBRUARY
Friday, February 21st
Titleist Fitting Day in Simulator
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. (45 min. slots by reservation only)
Friday, February 22nd
Ping Fitting Day in Simulator
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (45 min. slots by reservation only)
MARCH
Saturday, March 1st
Winter Classic, a.k.a. One Club Tournament
11 a.m. Shotgun – Lunch at Farmhouse Following Play
Sunday, March 9th
Indoor Simulator Closing Day
APRIL
Tuesday, April 1st
Golf Facilities Open for 2025 Season
Tuesday, April 12th
Opening Boom Tournament
10:30 Brunch • 11:30 a.m. Shotgun Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres Following Play
Please join me in congratulating Tomas Fortson, Assistant Golf Professional, on earning his PGA Class A Membership! Completing the PGA Program can take 3-5 years and requires heavy bookwork, testing, and work experience. We’re delighted for him and his family as he achieves this longtime professional goal. Next time you see him at the Club, please congratulate him.
Come join the fun at the annual Winter Classic, a.k.a. “One Club Tournament”, scheduled for Saturday, March 1st at 11 a.m. Players will select one club of their choice to use for each shot (including putt) over a 7-hole stretch. This event serves as a good excuse to brave the winter cold, enjoy a nice walk, and camaraderie. This highlight is the hearty meal served at the Farmhouse immediately following play. Registration is required by visiting the Club website.
Get a jumpstart on the golf season by working on your game in the indoor golf simulator. Reservations can be made by visiting the Club website. The last day the simulator will be available for use is Sunday, March 9th.
Kind regards,
through Sunday, March 9th, 2025 60 MINUTES • $40
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10:00 a.m. - First Booking Available 7:00 p.m. - Last Booking Available
Saturdays & Sundays 8:00 a.m. - First Booking Available 7:00 p.m. - Last Booking Available
Booking window will close at 8:00 p.m. the night prior. Some same day booking may be available depending on reservation schedule.
REGISTER AT WWW.VICMEAD.COM
Anthony Malizia Head Golf Professional
Anthony J. Malizia III, PGA
THE 2025 TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION PROCESS
Last season, we worked with the Golf Committee and introduced an improved registration process for our Member-Guest Tournaments. Due to its success, we look forward to continuing this process for 2025. The below information serves a as a great resource for those interested in competing in these highly sought after tournaments.
The registration window will open for one week on the Club website beginning 100 days prior to the tournament date. After registration has ended, If the event is oversubscribed, then a lottery will take place. The lottery details will be outlined in a video presentation available for view on the Club website and in the weekly golf email send on Monday, January 6th.
TOURNAMENT
DICK WILSON DERBY DAY
SATURDAY, MAY 3RD
H.F. DU PONT MEMORIAL CUP
THURSDAY, JUNE 5TH - 7TH
LADIES' MEMBER-GUEST
REGISTRATION WINDOW LOTTERY DATE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23RD – 29TH THURSDAY, JANUARY 30TH
TUESDAY, FEBRAURY 25TH – MARCH 3RD TUESDAY, MARCH 4TH
TUESDAY, JUNE 10TH - 11TH SUNDAY, MARCH 2ND
JULY MEN'S MEMBER-GUEST
THURSDAY, JULY 31ST
AUGUST MEN'S MEMBER-GUEST
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21ST
WEYMOUTH CUP
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH - 15TH
TUESDAY, APRIL 22ND N/A
TUESDAY, MAY 13TH N/A
THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH – 11TH
Field size & full details available on the Club app and website.
THURSDAY, JUNE 12TH
WINTER CLASSIC The “One Club”Tournament
SATURDAY, MARCH 1 ST, 2025
Bundle up, dust off your favorite club, and join us for 7 holes of fun! Choose your one single club wisely as you’ll hit each shot, including putt, with the same club for all 7 holes!
11:00 A.M. SHOTGUN START $40 per player
The Monthly Newsletter Calendar subject to change. Please check the Club website, and subscribe to the weekly Club emails for the latest and most accurate information.
note the Indoor Tennis, Squash, Paddle Tennis, and Fitness Facility are all available during this time unless otherwise noted.
Club Dining & Events
February Dining
Please visit www.vicmead.com for menus &
Clubhouse & Terrace
Weather permitting.
Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Tuesday – Sunday
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
* Except February 4th for Prime Rib Night
Sunday Happy Hour
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
*Until March 16th
Bar menu available
Last call at 7:00 p.m.
COMFORT COOKIN' TO-GO WEDNESDAYS
Order by noon for pick up until 7 p.m. Weekly hot & ready-to-reheat meals priced per person.
February 5th
February 12th 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Until March 16th
February 19th
February 26th
Beef Bourguignon · $22 Served with egg noodles
Chicken & Biscuits • $16 White gravy
Shrimp & Grits • $23
Chicken Pot Pie • $16
Lunch Menu Additions
Traditional Eggs Benedict Canadian style ham, soft poached eggs, & hollandaise on butter-grilled English muffins.
Eggs Any Style
Two or three eggs any style with your choice of sausage links or bacon & toast.
Mushroom Omelet
Sautéed sliced wild mushrooms and sharp cheddar cheese.
Quiche Lorraine & Garden Salad
Savory bacon lardons and Swiss cheese with chives in a classic pie pastry.
Smoked Salmon Club
Red tip leaf lettuce, bacon, smoked Nova Scotia salmon, & lemon caper aioli on toasted multigrain bread.
SUPER BOWL TAKEOUT SPECIAL
FEBRUARY 9th
Guacamole & Chips
$14 (Pint) • $28 (Quart)
7-Layer Dip with Chips
$55 (Serves 10)
Buffalo Wings
$18 per dozen
Chicken Fingers
$11 per ½ dozen (Can be made Buffalo style)
Vegetable Crudité with Dill Dip
$6 per person
Street Corn Dip with Chips
$12 (Pint - serves 2)
$18 (Quart - serves 4-6)
Chips & Salsa
$9 (Pint) • $16 (Quart)
Authentic restaurant-style salsa & corn tortillas
*Our chips are made with corn and are gluten-free.
All orders must be placed by 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 9th. Pick up until 5:00
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
• Trap/Skeet Shoot: 2:00 PM Exclusive to members
Hosted by Dan & Brittany Rudershausen (712 Denbigh Chase Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348)
• Happy Hour: 5:30 PM
Members and Guests Welcomed Vicmead Clubhouse – Bourbon tasting & hors d’oeuvres
• Michter’s US1 Bourbon Small Batch
• Maker’s Mark Cask Strength
• Baker’s Bourbon Single Barrel
• Jefferson’s Ocean
Racquets
Paddle Weekly
MONDAY
Mixed Paddle Clinic 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Mixed Paddle Clinic 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. Wires Clinic 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
Ladies Paddle Practice 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
FRIDAY
Cup 8 Practice 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Squash Weekly
TUESDAY
Mens Squash Clinic 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Ladies Squash Clinic 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
Doubles Squash Clinic 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
Kits 1.0 - Jr. Squash 10:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Kits 2.0 - Jr. Squash 10:45 –11:45 a.m.
MEN'S MEMBER/MEMBER/GUEST PADDLE TOURNAMENT
We had a full house for our Men's Member/Member/Guest event. The snow added a magical touch as play stretched into the evening. In a thrilling 3-3 tiebreaker, John Matson clinched the win with a crushing stuff volley, teaming with Evan Niemkiewicz to defeat Rob Heflin and Kurt Hutter. Huge thanks to all who joined in the fun!
est. 1972 in honor of William "Bill" L. Kitchel II
KITCHEL CUP MIXED
MEMBER/MEMBER
MEN'S MEMBER/GUEST SQUASH TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to our Kitchen Cup winners! Ann and Peter Ahl defeated Sherry and Peter Willard in a closely contested and highly enjoyable final. Thank you to all our competitors for a full house of mixed fun on a wonderful Friday night. A special shout-out to Ian Williams for his phenomenal Spotify playlist!
Congratulations to Parker Justi and Owen Butler for winning the 2025 Squash Member-Guest Doubles! They defeated Dan Rudershausen and Scott Dight 3-0, while Will Lunger and John Hanson secured third place over Bill Dugdale and Andy Houston. Well done to all for a fantastic event!
Tennis Weekly
LADIES' TENNIS: TRAINING BLOCK
Level Up this CUP Season with our new dynamic and comprehensive training that will iluminate & empower you in your game!
These limited edition two-hour Tennis Mastery Sessions are designed to get the most out of two hours and make a big impact on your current playing ability. With just 6 Sessions* being offered, you'll want to register today to secure your spot.
MONDAYS, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Cardio with Simon Noon – 1:00 p.m. Tennis 105 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
Cardio with Simon 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Mixed Clinic & 105 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
Tennis 105 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Rust Removal with Joe 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. High Performance Beginners 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
Ladies Clinic 8:30 a.m.
February 24th • March 10th • March 24th • April 7th 12 Players Maximum
FITNESS/STRETCH MODULE • 15-20 min
Strengthen & improve your ability to lessen the risk of injury when engaged in the nuanced range of motion experienced on the courts. We will achieve this by training in these key areas:
Dynamic Flexibility • Movement Prep • Light Agility Work • Core Activation
TENNIS TRAINING • 50-60 min
On-Court Drill Session & Stroke Technique with a different mastery focus each week!
MATCH PLAY • 35-45 min
Queen of Court - 105 - Strategy Session
STRETCH • 5-10 min
$40 per Session*
*Sessions need to meet the threshold minimum of 8 registrants to take place.
LADIES’ CUP
Ladies 21+ by October of the previous year are eligible to play. Teams are categorized into CUP 1-10, with CUP 1 being the highest level. Vicmead currently has 4 teams: CUP 3, 5, 8, and 9.
Practices & Matches: Held weekly at Vicmead or local clubs.
• Cup 3 plays on Wednesday
• Cup 5 plays on Thursday
• Cup 8 plays on Monday
• Cup 9 plays on Friday
The spring season runs from April 14th until Monday, June 2nd.
Contact the Professional Staff for details on participating this season. Can’t commit to the full season? Consider joining the Sub List!
REGISTER BY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
Racquet Events
WALKER SCOTT CUP
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 TH VICMEAD VS.
GREENVILLE
Vicmead will once again face off with Greenville to defend the Cup. If you are interested in participating, please contact Simon Peppiatt at speppiatt@vicmead.com.
The Border War
Delaware vs. Pennsylvania
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26th
Join 180 players at 10 Clubs that straddle the Delaware and Pennsylvania state line for this Mixed Paddle event filled with healthy competition and the ultimate bragging rights.
For more info please contact Simon Peppiatt.
Thursday, February 20th • 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a paddle tennis twist on the Bidermann Bunker! Enjoy classic Bunker fare, and full bar service while socializing with fellow members while we cheer on our top men's team during their final match.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Come out & play with your spouse or significant other for Vicmead's very own spin on "Couples Therapy." No partner? No problem! The "Matchmaker" can fix you up! This fun night of paddle, food, beer & wine is not to be missed.
REGISTER AT WWW.VICMEAD.COM
Club Information
February 2025
DINING
Vicmead
Lunch
Tuesday – Sunday
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
A la Carte Dinner
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
* Except February 4th for Prime Rib Night
Sunday Happy Hour
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Bar menu available
Last call at 7:00 p.m.
* Until March 16th
RACQUETS
Indoor Tennis
Monday – Sunday 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Squash
Monday – Sunday 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FITNESS
Indoor Fitness Center
Monday – Sunday 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Mo-bility
Mondays 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays 6:00 a.m.
HITT & Mo-bility
Fridays 6:00 a.m.
TRX + Mo-bility Saturdays 9:00 a.m.
Group Fitness & Personal Training
Mo-mentum Coaching
Email Morgan Ross at mross@mo-mentumcoaching.com
Align Fitness
Email Joe Chaitkin at joe@align-fitness.com
GOLF
Winter Golf
Tuesday - Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Sunset*
Mondays Open at 2:00 p.m. from Grounds Maintenance
* Members are Required to exit property at sunset. Walkers & Runners included.
Trackman Indoor Simulator
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m
Club Personnel Contact List
Vicmead Hunt Club Clubhouse & Professional Staff (302) 655 –3333
Rachel A. Leace, CCM General Manager ext. 116 rleace@vicmead.com
David Daddezio Executive Chef ext. 112 ddaddezio@vicmead.com
Amanda DeBright Clubhouse Manager ext. 137 adebright@vicmead.com
Kyle Glazier Marketing & Communications ext. 132 kglazier@vicmead.com
David Glenn Controller ext. 115 dglenn@vicmead.com
Paige Hitchens
& Catering ext. 117 phitchens@vicmead.com
Sam Wansor Facilities Manager ext. 121 swansor@vicmead.com
Simon Peppiatt Director of Racquets ext. 122 speppiatt@vicmead.com
Alex Treptow Clubhouse & Activities Director ext. 113 atreptow@vicmead.com
Bidermann Golf Course Professional Staff (302) 655 –3336
Anthony Malizia III Head Golf Professional ext. 302 amalizia@vicmead.com
Bidermann Maintenance Grounds (302) 655 –3337
Patrick Michener Golf Course Superintendent ext. 401 pmichener@vicmead.com
JUNIOR SUMMER 2025
Brochure has been mailed. We are looking forward to another great summer with our Juniors! Copies are also available at the Clubhouse for your convenience.
