President's Message
Dear Members,
As we embrace the arrival of fall, it’s wonderful to welcome you back to our cozy Club, where dining by the fireplaces is once again a delight, even as temperatures linger on the warmer side. If you haven’t yet explored our dinner menu, I wholeheartedly encourage you to join us tonight! We’re kicking off Happy Hour with buck-a-shuck oysters starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Menu Tasting Buffet Dinner featuring new dishes like Seasonal Rarebit, Berkshire Pork, Seared Shrimp & Salmon, the ever-popular Vicmead Curry, complemented by seasonal sides. It promises to be a truly delicious evening. If you plan to join us for dinner, please make a reservation—walkins are always welcome.
This time of year is also peppered with the annual budget meetings, and I want to extend my gratitude to all members involved in Club governance. Your contributions at the committee level to help define capital needs, opportunities to improve, and operational considerations, along with the tireless work of our Finance Committee, ensure we navigate each year successfully. Having sat in the room as an invited guest at many of these meetings, I am reminded that it is a delicate balance of impactful amenities, balancing cost, and ensuring investments
in our Club’s future. Your dedication does not go unnoticed!
As the weather changes, we’ll see a shift in our activities. Please note that the outdoor tennis courts will be closing for the season on November 4th, and golf will transition to its Winter Schedule shortly thereafter on November 24th. Our Paddle and Squash seasons are upon us, and I encourage everyone to check out the weekly offerings on page 6 to rekindle your love for these sports or try something new!
Lastly, don’t forget about our Thanksgiving Take-Out Menu on page 11, available for orders until November 20th. After your Thanksgiving feast, consider relaxing with us for Calzones & Wing Night on Friday, November 29th. It’s a wonderful way to unwind with family and friends post-holiday… and not have to do the dishes.
Wishing you all a beautiful fall season at the Club!
Warm regards,
David Solacoff, M.D. President
In Memoriam
William
Martin Shettle, II
August 1939 – August 2024
Candidates Proposed for Membership
Through December 2nd
Mr. Greg Harvey
Spouse: Christine Harvey Kennett Square, PA
Proposer/Seconder: Richard Wood/John Cooley
Mr. Matthew Fanandakis
Spouse: Noel Fanandakis Haddonfield, NJ
Proposer/Seconder: Mark Vergnano/Colin Smith
Elizabeth Carr ecarr@gmail.com
Meghan Mackenzie meghangmackenzie@gmail.com
Through December 11th
Mr. Cabot Williams
Spouse: Jackie Williams Kennett Square, PA
Proposer/Seconder: Steve Spartin/David Spartin
Mr. David Hamilton Spouse: Ann Hamilton Wilmington, DE
Proposer/Seconder: Natalie Keenan/Philip Reese
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
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
Racquets
Weekly Paddle Events
LADIES LATER NIGHT OUT!
NOVEMBER 14 • DECEMBER 5 • DECEMBER 19
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Each week will feature a different theme. ALL levels welcome! Limited to 20 players. Drinks by charge. With the Men's team on the road, the Ladies take over prime time! An organized evening with a paddle, a glass of wine, & fun with friends.
Events
Simon Peppiatt Director of Racquets speppiatt@vicmead.com (302) 655 –3333 ext. 122
Joe Dianna Head Tennis Professional jdianna@vicmead.com (302) 655 –3333 ext. 122
BATTLE OF THE CLUBS
Vicmead Hunt Club hosted the fifth Battle of the Clubs against Wilmington Country Club—a "Ryder Cup" style squash competition featuring doubles and singles matches. In an event filled with intense rallies and exceptional sportsmanship, Wilmington edged us out with a close five-to-four victory. Hats off to our amazing players: Parker Justi, Dan Rudershausen, Bob Bolling, Hunter Bolling, Peter Willard, Blake Rohrbacher, Jamie Hobbs, and Matthew Majewski. Your passion made us proud! We're more motivated than ever and can't wait to bring home the cup next year.
PARENT/CHILD
SQUASH
CHALLENGE!
NOVEMBER 29 TH • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Introducing the new Parent/Child Challenge for 2024! This exciting two-hour singles event features parentchild teams competing in ten-minute shoot-out games. Top-scoring teams advance, with groups arranged by skill and experience. Join us for the fun!
Contact the Racquets Professional Staff about private instruction
Greg Eger Paddle Professional geger@vicmead.com (302) 655 –3333 ext. 122
Ray Chan–A–Sue Squash Professional rchanasue@vicmead.com (302) 655 –3333 ext. 133
Racquets
2024 Club Champions
Mixed Doubles Tennis Club Champions
(L-R) Rod Maroney, Brooke Moorhead, Sherry Willard, Peter Willard.
Ladies Tennis Club Champions
Champions Brooke Moorhead and Kaitlyn Ward (left) defeated Leslie Porter and Lucy Zungailia (right)
Mixed Pickle Club Champions
Champions Ann Ahl and Ian Williams (left) defeated Sherry and Peter Willard (right)
Women’s Tennis Singles
Champion Renee Garnick (right) defeated Trina Salva-Heifetz (left)
Mens Doubles Pickle Club Championships
Peter Willard and Ian Williams defeated Rob Habgood and Blake Rohrbacher
Mens Singles Tennis Club Championships
William Spruance defeated Brad Deleeuw
Weekly Tennis Events
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Clinic 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
(L-R) Monica Peddrick, Lauren Erkenbrecher, Brooke Moorhead, Lucy Zungailia, Missy Veghte, Kaitlyn Ward, Annie Brooking, Leslie Porter Cup 4 Gold Team Moves Up The Cup 4 Gold team won their division with a 22-6 record and moved up to Cup 3.
Junior 14&U USTA Team Congratulations to Landon Aungst, Laird Erkenbrecher, and Harley Mackay on joining the new Vicmead Junior 14&U USTA team!
Club Dining & Events
Thanksgiving Take-Out
Call (302) 655-3333 ext. 112 to order
Place your order by Wednesday, November 20th
Pick up Wednesday, November 27th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sensing Farms (PA) Antibiotic Free All Natural Turkey
16-18lbs (Serves 8-12)
$98
20-22lbs (Serves 12+) ............................................................... $140
Prepped & ready for the oven! **This item is not pre-cooked • Instructions Included**
Hors d’oeuvres
Smoked Salmon Board (Onions, Capers, Lemon & French Bread) ..... (Serves 10-12) $90
Shrimp Cocktail (Cocktail Sauce) ............................................... $26/dozen
Crab Bites (Cocktail Sauce)...................................................... $29/dozen
Crudité (Assortment of Fresh Vegetables & House Made Dill Dip ) (Serves 10) $30
Salads
Garden (Carrots, Cucumbers & Tomatoes) ...................................
Spinach & Beet (Goat Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, Carrots & Almonds) .........
$5 per person
$7 per person
Caesar (Croutons & Parmesan Cheese)....................................... $5 per person
Soups & Sauces
Pint
$14
Quart .................................................................................. $22
Butternut Squash
Lobster Bisque
Mushroom Essence
Sides
Quinoa, Chicken & Kale
Cream of Mushroom
Cauliflower Bisque
Homemade Turkey Gravy Cranberry Relish
Small (Serves 4) .......................................................................
$20
Large (Serves 8-10) $40
Traditional Bread Stuffing
Sausage Stuffing
Green Beans with Shallots
Green Bean Casserole
Glazed Baby Carrots
Desserts
Creamed Spinach
Peas & Pearl Onions
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms
Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes au Gratin
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Butternut Squash
Brussels Sprouts, Bacon & Onions
Apple Cobbler............................................... (Small) $16 • (Large) $22
9” Pie (Apple, Cherry, or Pumpkin) ................................................. $22 each
Pecan Pie or Carrot Cake ........................................................ $25 each
Thanksgiving Feast
Serves 8-12
Add a Vicmead Reusable Insulated To-Go Bag to your order for $15 each.
Help reduce our plastic bag usage and take your Thanksgiving Dinner home in style!
$190
Just add Turkey...focus on the star of the show and we’ll take care of the rest!
Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Gravy
Green Beans with Shallots
Glazed Baby Carrots
Traditional Bread Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
Cornbread
Pumpkin & Apple Pie
Holiday Meal
$42 per person
Smaller group? Fully prepared & ready to reheat!
Sliced Turkey Breast
Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Gravy
Green Beans with Shallots
Glazed Baby Carrots
Mashed Potatoes
Rolls & Whipped Butter
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcake
Golf
Golf Events
REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED Visit vicmead.com for information and to
register.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Sunday, November 24th
Anthony Malizia Head Golf Professional
Thank you for another wonderful season! Golf is thriving at Bidermann, and we're heading into next season with incredible momentum. We truly appreciate your support of our golf program, operations, and staff.
Please note that the golf facilities will close for the season on Sunday, November 24th. We kindly ask that you retrieve your bag from storage and collect any personal belongings from your locker before this date.
The Trackman Golf Simulator will be available for online reservations starting Saturday, November 23rd. This is a great opportunity to work on your game or enjoy a simulated round. To celebrate the season, we will host a week-long Golf Shop sale offering discounts on selected in-stock merchandise. The sale discount schedule is listed to the left.
We look forward to seeing you at the Club!
Kind regards,
Enjoy discounts on select apparel with complimentary gift wrapping. All sales final.
Anthony J. Malizia III, PGA
2nd Annual Ladies' Greenville Cup Bidermann GC, Wilmington CC, Fieldstone GC
Men’s Greenville Cup Champions
Pat Michener, Colin Smith, Alex Rohr, Tad Hershey, Colin Baker, Chris Patterson, David Sanford, Anthony Malizia
2024 BAYARD SHARP
MEMBER-MEMBER
TOURNAMENT WINNERS
The 4th annual Bayard Sharp Member-Member tournament consisted of 56 members enjoying the final golf event of the season. Course conditions were superb despite the elements. Following play, a special dinner was held at Vicmead as we toasted our 2024 Champions: Mr. John Matson and Mr. Alex Kukich. A special thank you to those who joined this special tribute event to one of the Club’s “angels”, Mr. Bayard Sharp.
2024 Season-Long Award Winners
Ladies Match Play Champion
Kim Haupt
Mixed Match Play Champions
Danielle Lunger & John Pelet
Stabler Cup Champions
Karen Graham & Meghan Mackenzie
Better Ball of Partners Champions
Eli Sharp & Zach Zehner
Most Improved
Male Golfer
Mark Morton Most Improve
Femaled Golfer
Meghan Mackenzie
Weymouth Cup Champion
Tad Hershey
President's Cup Champion
Steve Spartin
Bidermann Cup Champion
Bill Jeremiah
John Matson and Alex Kukich
Gun Club
SECOND ANNUAL PHEASANT
SHOOT
Saturday, December 7, 2024
12:00 p.m. Lunch • 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Hunt / Clean up to Follow
Limited spots (11). Deadline: November 15, 2024. Location: Game Creek Hunting Farms, Woodstown, NJ. Experienced shooters only.
7th Annual
Fox Fire Invitational 2024
We are delighted to share the exciting outcomes from the Annual Fox Fire Invitational!
Ladies
High Gun:
Congratulations to Danielle Lunger of Vicmead Hunt Club, scoring an impressive 85 out of 100.
Winning
Club: Atlantic Indians
An impressive performance with 455 targets out
Men's High Gun:
R. Scott Tippin from Huntingdon Valley Country Club achieved a remarkable 95 out of 100.
Vicmead's Top Shooters
Tim Frazier — Scored 90, including a perfect 25 straight.
Brandon Biery — Achieved a strong 89.
Danielle Lunger — Consistent performanc with an 85.
Mary Harding Cist — Solid effort with a 75.
Brent du Pont — Delivered a commendable 75
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Mrs. Barbara Carins for her continued dedication in organizing the Fox Fire Invitational year after year. Your unwavering commitment has consistently made the event a success!
Vicmead Team Takes on Orvis Sandanona Tournament
The Vicmead Gun Club posted a team at a two day sporting clays tournament at Orvis's Sandanona shooting facility in Millbrook, New York. Day one was the America's Clays Tournament and day two was The Orvis Cup. Representing Vicmead were (left to right in the attached photo) Brandon Biery, Rob Grant, Geoffrey Grant and Rick Cairns. They were proud to report that they ate quite well and didn't come in last place.
Club Information
November 2024
DINING
Vicmead
Lunch
Tuesday – Sunday
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Except November 28th
A la Carte Dinner
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Except November 1st and November 29th
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
Vicmead Hunt Club Clubhouse & Professional Staff (302) 655 –3333
GOLF
Please note that all morning play will start on Hole #1, unless approved by the Professional Staff.
Through Nov. 22nd Weekdays & Weekends Golf Course
8:30 a.m. – Dark*
Driving Range
8:15 a.m. – Dark**
Golf Shop
8:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Locker Room
7:45 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Halfway House
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
*Golf Carts must be returned to Cart Barn by 6:30 p.m. and by 5:00 p.m. starting in November.
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
Buck-a-Shuck Happy Hour
& Fall Men u Tasting
Friday, November 1st • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Join us for an evening of seasonal delights as the temperatures drop and the fires roar at Vicmead Hunt Club.
$1 Oysters: Freshly shucked by Chef David from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Bar.
Fall Menu Tasting: A curated selection of fall-inspired dishes to sample.
Price: $38 per person for the tasting. Drinks and oysters are by charge.
REGISTER AT WWW.VICMEAD.COM
