Top: Hoops wins best dressed, Bottom-left to right: Lilly Chitty wins best dive, Habgood wins fastest swimmer
President's Message
Dear Members,
As we transition into fall, we bid farewell to dining at the Farmhouse but welcome back the Vicmead dinner all the while our committees continue to work hard of their initiatives and the staff prepares another season of social and sporting events at the Club.
The launch of our new website took place last week. The navigation off the old platform has brought many welcome improvements. I encourage you to log in and explore. The improved login process (not having to sign in each and every time or to just view a link in an email!) has been a game changer, making your experience much smoother. We appreciate your support as we continue to improve the website. Please note that the old app is no longer usable with the new site. For your convenience, check out page 4 for a quick guide on how to pin the website to your homepage for easy "app-like" access.
Our Development Ad Hoc Committee is diligently refining the proposed project materials, with plans for a presentation to the general membership in late falI. An electronic save-the-date will be sent once the date is confirmed, as we want to make sure those who are interested in attending can plan to do so. This is an exciting time for the Club and I am proud of the dedication by not only the
spectacular ad hoc committee but all those that serve in club governance and who are committed to being stewards of the Club.
As we all know the Professional Staff that supports us at both Vicmead and Bidermann are the best. While we all think and say it often, it is extra special when those in the Industry and outside of the Club notice as well. In the past month we have had that distinct pleasure twice!
Pat Michener, our Golf Course Superintendent who has kept Bidermann in superb condition while leading us through significant projects over the last two years has also remained steadfast in team development. Check out this podcast featuring Pat who was featured discussing his approach to supporting a successful team.
We also saw Bidermann’s Anna Kittleson, receive a major acknowledgment for her contribution to advancing Adaptive Golf in the Philadelphia & Vicinity area. I encourage you to Check out this USGA article feature as well.
Proudly,
David Solacoff, M.D. President
Enjoy instant access to Vicmead right from your iPhone's home screen.
Follow these simple steps to set up Vicmead.com as an app:
STEP 1
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Note: Log in using your member number and your last name in all lowercase as your password.
STEP 3
Add to Home Screen
Scroll down the share menu and select "Add to Home Screen".
STEP 2
Tap the Share Icon At the bottom of the screen, tap the Share button (a square with an upward arrow).
STEP 4
Confirm and Add Rename the app if you'd like, then tap "Add" in the top-right corner.
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Howard Edler, Jr. July 1932 – September 2024
Alex Giacco, Jr. , Committee Chair agiacco3@comcast.net
Elizabeth Carr ecarr@gmail.com
Meghan Mackenzie meghangmackenzie@gmail.com
Paige Draper fdraper1@mac.com
John Matson johnmatson44@gmail.com
2024 Regatta Winners
Anthony Lunger alunger@wilmingtontrust.com
Mark Morton mmorton@potteranderson.com
Propose a New Member
Do you have a Friend, Relative, or Colleague who has genuine interest in a membership?
Contact Paige Hitchens, Membership & Catering Coordinator to find out how to propose them for Membership! (302) 655 –3333 ext. 117 • phitchens@vicmead.com
Walter Fiechter Fastest Boy Cameron Rudershausen Fastest Girl
Jack Mclaughlin Fastest Motorized Boat
Weekly Tennis Events
SATURDAY
Beginning November 4 th – April 30 th
Those interested must submit at least 2 time slots to speppiatt@vicmead.com by October 15 th .
• 1.5 hour time slots only
• Holidays are excluded
• Cancellations must be submitted in writing (email) no less than 24 hours prior to nonuse
• Doubles Booking takes precedent over Singles
• You may not be listed in more than 2 blocks By
Weekly Paddle Events
REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Visit www.vicmead.com for information and to register.
MONDAY
Beginning October 28th
Ladies Paddle Matches 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Began September 30th
Mens Night 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
Beginning October 15th
Mens Paddle Clinic 1 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Adv Mixed Paddle Clinic 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Beginning October 23rd
Mixed Paddle Clinic 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Mens League Matches 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Wires Clinic 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
Beginning October 24th
Ladies Night Out! 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Mens Paddle League 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
Beginning October 25th
Cup 8 Practice 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 a.m. Cup 9 Practice 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
SATURDAY
Beginning October 19th
Mens Organized Play 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
SUNDAY
Beginning October 20th
Mixed Paddle Clinic
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wires Clinic 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ALL EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED!
PADDLE SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 TH • 1:00–2:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 TH • 6:00–7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 TH • 6:00–7:00 P.M.
SQUASH SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 TH • 1:15–2:15 P.M.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 ST • 7:00–8:00 P.M.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 RD • 1:15–2:15 P.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 TH • 6:00–7:00 P.M.
REGISTER AT VICMEAD.COM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 TH SESSION 1 • 9:00 A.M.–NOON SESSION 2 • 1:00 P.M.–4:00 P.M.
Courts will be broken down by level • Guest Pros TBA 16-player limit per session
REGISTER AT VICMEAD.COM
October 2024
5. Ladies Tennis Clinic 8:30 a.m. TRX + Mo-bility 9:00 a.m. Mixed Paddle Camp: Morning Session 9:00 a.m..–12:00 p.m. Kits 1.0 -
4. HIIT + Mo-bility 6:00 a.m. Mixed Tennis 105 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. High Perf. Tennis Beginners 10:00 a.m. –11:30 a.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Bidermann Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Complimentary Squash Beginner Clinic 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
3. Mixed Tennis Clinic & 105 11:30 a.m .–1:00 p.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Bidermann Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Mens Tennis Clinic 5:30 p.m .–7:00 p.m.
2. Tennis 105 9:00 a.m. LGA : Ladies Guest Day 9:00 a.m.–11:0 0 a.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Bidermann Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Mixed Tennis Clinic & 105 5:30 p.m .–7:00 p.m. Ladies Squash Clinic 6:00 p.m .–7:30 p.m.
1. Mo-bility 6:00 a.m. Mixed Tennis Clinic & 105 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Bidermann Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Prime Rib Night 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m Men's Squash Clinic 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
12. Ladies Tennis Clinic 8:30 a.m. TRX + Mo-bility 9:00 a.m.
Kits 1.0Jr. Squash 10:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Kits 2.0Jr. Squash 10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Mixed Paddle Camp: Afternoon Session 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 6. Mixed Tennis Clinic & 105 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. THE Ladies Tennis Clinic 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Final Bidermann Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Complimentary Paddle Beginner Clinic 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Beginner Bridge & Review 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Wilmington House League 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 7. Tennis 105 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Mens Paddle Night 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. TRX + Mo-bility 6:30 p.m. 8. Mo-bility 6:00 a.m. Mixed Tennis Clinic & 105 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Pasta Night 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m . Complimentary Paddle Beginner Clinic 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Men's Squash Clinic 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
11. No Vicmead Lunch or Dinner HIIT + Mo-bility 6:00 a.m. Mixed Tennis 105 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. High Perf. Tennis Beginners 10:00 a.m. –11:30 a.m.
10. Mixed Tennis Clinic & 105 11:30 a.m .–1:00 p.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Mens Tennis Clinic 5:30 p.m .–7:00 p.m. Doubles Squash Clinic 6:00 p.m .–7:30 p.m.
9. Tennis 105 9:00 a.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Mixed Tennis Clinic & 105 5:30 p.m .–7:00 p.m. Ladies Squash Clinic 6:00 p.m .–7:30 p.m.
26. Ladies Tennis Clinic 8:30 a.m. TRX + Mo-bility 9:00 a.m.
25. HIIT + Mo-bility 6:00 a.m. Mixed Tennis 105 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. High Perf. Tennis Beginners 10:00 a.m. –11:30 a.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Vicmead Dinner 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
24. Mixed Tennis Clinic & 105 11:30 a.m .–1:00 p.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Mens Tennis Clinic 5:30 p.m –7:00 p.m. Ladies Night Out! 5:30 p.m –7:00 p.m. Vicmead Dinner 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Doubles Squash Clinic 6:00 p.m .–7:30 p.m.
23. Ladies Tennis 105 9:00 a.m. Mixed Paddle Clinic 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Mixed Tennis Clinic & 105 5:30 p.m .–7:00 p.m. Ladies Squash Clinic 6:00 p.m .–7:30 p.m.
22. Mo-bility 6:00 a.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Mixed Tennis Clinic & 105 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Men's Paddle Clinic 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Vicmead Dinner 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Men's Squash Clinic 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Adv Mixed Paddle Clinic 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
21. Tennis 105 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Mens Paddle Night 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. TRX + Mo-bility 6:30 p.m. Complimentary Beginners Squash Clinic 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
20. Mixed Tennis Clinic & 105 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Fox Fire Invitational 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. THE Ladies Tennis Clinic 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Mixed Paddle Clinic 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Vicmead Lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Beginner Bridge & Review 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Wires Paddle Clinic 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Wilmington House League 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
27. Mixed Tennis Clinic & 105 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. THE Ladies Tennis
p.m. Women's Paddle League 1:00 p.m. Wilmington House League 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Wires Clinic 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Fallfest at Biderman 3:30
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Club Dining & Events
Please visit www.vicmead.com for menus & information
(302) 655-3333 x134 for reservations & takeout
VICMEAD
Golf Events
REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Visit vicmead.com for information and to register.
OCTOBER EVENTS
Wednesday, October 2nd LGA Guest Day Benefitting Women Golfers Give Back
8:00 a.m. Breakfast / 9:00 a.m. Shotgun / Lunch & Awards Following Play
Saturday, October 5th
Bayard Sharp Member-Member Tournament
11:15 a.m. Lunch / 12:30 p.m. Shotgun / Dinner
Following at VHC
*All Members invited to join the dinner at VHC –Reservation required.
Sunday, October 6th Farmhouse Closes for the Season
Tuesday, October 8th GAP Senior Challenge Matches
Monday, October 14th – Friday, October 18th
Course Closed for Green Aerification / 9-Holes Open at 11 a.m. on 10/18.
Anthony Malizia Head Golf Professional
Come join us on Sunday, October 5th for the our season-ending event, the Bayard Sharp Member-Member Tournament.
This fun event is all about fellow member camaraderie, enjoying the golf experience, while remembering a dear friend of the Club’s and longtime member, Mr. Sharp. Following golf, tournament participants and all Club members are invited to attend a wonderful dinner at Vicmead. More information can be found by visiting the Club website.
A friendly reminder that the golf course will be closed for green aerifiation from October 14th – 17th, and 9-holes will open at 11 a.m. on the 18th. Fairway aerification will take place the following week and the course will remain open, but players are expected to skip holes that are being worked on by the Grounds Team.
We look forward to seeing you at the Club!
Kind Regards,
Anthony J. Malizia III, PGA
5-Hole Winners
Sam & Sammy Sailer
9-Hole Winners
Davey & Henry Lunger
18-Hole Winners
Dan & Parker Rudershausen
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 TH
The season-ending tournament that is certain to be full of great camaraderie. A fun filled day of golf followed by a dinner at Vicmead where ALL MEMBERS are welcome and encouraged to attend.
11:15 A.M. Buffet Lunch at the Farmhouse
12:30 P.M. Shotgun Start 6:30 P.M. Dinner at Vicmead
Teams that choose dress in “knickers/plus fours or a kilt” will receive a one stroke deduction from their net score following play.
Club Information
DINING
Vicmead
Lunch
Tuesday – Sunday
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
*No lunch October 11th
A la Carte Dinner
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Begins Tuesday, October 15th
Bidermann
Lunch
Tuesday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Weekends & Holidays
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
*No lunch October 5th
Final lunch is October 6th
October 2024
RACQUETS
Indoor Tennis
Monday – Sunday 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Squash
Monday – Sunday 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Paddle Courts
Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 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
Please note that all morning play will start on Hole #1, unless approved by the Professional Staff.
Golf Course* 8:00 a.m. – Dark*
Driving Range** 7:45 a.m. – Dark**
Golf Shop 7:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
* Carts must be returned to the cart barn by 7:30 p.m. ** Driving range closes early on Wednesdays and Sundays: 6 p.m. in September.
Halfway House
Tuesday – Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Club
Personnel Contact List
Vicmead Hunt Club
& 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
Jules Paoli Facilities Director ext. 121 jpaoli@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
FOX IN A BOW
A Christmas Carol Edition
DECEMBER 6 TH • 5:00 PM
Kick off the holiday season with a twist on a club classic event. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine tasting, paired with a celebration of vicmead past, present, and future. If you plan to stay for Prime Rib Dinner Buffet (5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.) be sure to reserve!
