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MAY
2021
Official News & Information of Lehigh Country Club
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Club Hours Men’s Lounge Hours
Tuesday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
MAY 2021 Thursday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
TABLE OF CONTENTS Friday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
SOCIAL NEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Upcoming Events in May Sunday 11:30 am – 8:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
and June
GOLF NEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Message from Wayne Phillips and
Upcoming Events
RACQUETS NEWS . . . . . . . 17
Message from Ari Datta
CLUB NEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Letters to the members,
Membership, and announcements
Frequently Called Numbers
Clubhouse 610.433.7443
Golf Pro Shop 610.437.1451
Pool 610.433.8533
Starter 610.433.3449
Grounds 610.967.4643
Men’s Locker 610.435.5311
Tennis Pro Shop 610.434.7884
Bag Room/
610.433.4793
Caddie Master
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Golf News
MAY GOLF SHOP NEWS
The most important day of the year is coming up on Sunday, May 9th – MOTHER’S DAY!
We have a great selection of women’s golf and casual clothing along with accessories available
right here in the LCC Golf Shop. Lori Belles, our Golf Shop Manager, is always available
to assist you in coordinating an outfit for your favorite “MOM”! All Mother’s Day purchases
the week of Mother’s Day will receive a 10% discount when you bring them to the register to
check-out. We offer complimentary gift-wrapping on all Golf Shop purchases as well.
Mark these dates on your May golf calendars –
May 7th Junior Golf Opening Night + Draft Party Wayne Phillips
May 8th Pro As Your Partner Head Golf Professional
May 9th Mother’s Day 610.433.7443 ext. 236
proshop@lehighcc.com
May 10th, 11th Pennsylvania Senior Open
May 19th One Day Member Guest
May 21st Mixed Twilight
May 25th Philadelphia PGA Pro Lady Tournament
May 29th, 30th Memorial Day Tournaments – Men & Women
May 31st Memorial Day Mixed Tournament
We are proud to host the first annual Pennsylvania Senior Open golf tournament on May
10th and 11th. This event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Golf Association. 128 of the best
Senior male players in the state will compete at LCC. The event was scheduled for 2020 but
was postponed to 2021 due to the Covid pandemic. Spectators are welcome!
During the month of May the LCC Practice Areas will close at 7:30 p.m. nightly. At this
time all players should be off of the practice areas so that the collection of golf balls can begin
without interruption. Thank-you in advance for your cooperation!
The tournament fields for the LCC Member Guest and the Lehigh Invitational have been
posted in the Locker Room. Please check-out the lists and please don’t hesitate to call me with
any questions.
Are your golf clubs right for you? We have a great selection of the latest in golf equipment
from Titleist, Callaway, Taylormade, Ping, Mizuno, and Cleveland Golf. All of the major
manufacturers have now insisted on scheduling fitting days here at the club in place of the
traditional Demo Days which we would normally host in May. Watch your weekly emails from
the Golf Shop to schedule a time during these special fitting days!
Don’t forget to fix your ball marks and replace those divots in the fairway and rough areas! If
you can’t replace a divot in the fairway, please use the soil and seed bottles on your golf carts
to fill those divots. Leave a bunker better than how you found it – rake your own footsteps and
anyone else’s that are close to your golf ball!
Make some birdies, gross or net, in May!
Wayne Phillips
PGA Professional
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Golf News
A LETTER FROM THE TURF MAINTENANCE TEAM
It has been a truly transitional spring with some days sunny and in the 70's to days
with wind chills in the 30's. On the positive side it has been somewhat of a dry
spring. The dryer weather has given the grounds crew the opportunity to get a lot
accomplished on the course.
We have finished removing all the trees for this season. Most of which were dead
or dying. The white pines that were removed at the first tee and green and the
third green will help negotiate cart traffic more efficiently reducing wear and tear.
The largest benefit will be to the health of the first and third greens with improved
John Chassard sunlight and air movement. The remaining tree work for the season will focus on
Director of Grounds
pruning and cleaning up trees throughout the course.
610.967.4643
jchassard@lehighcc.com
The greens were aerified in early April and are a little slow recovering due to the cool
weather. They are being lightly top-dressed on a regular basis and should come into
fine form shortly.
We have spent a significant amount of time working on grassing cart path edges and
areas throughout the course. I'll ask that you please be aware of the cart directional
signs to help keep these areas looking as pristine as possible. There have been
improvements at the range and the tennis facility which is still a work in progress.
We have welcomed back our H2B workers for the season. We are very grateful to
have them part of our grounds team. They are a major benefit in helping us prepare
and keep the course in the condition you have come to expect. I'd like to highlight
Carlos (Charlie) Iniguez Perez who is in his 16th season of traveling to Lehigh each
year leaving his family in Mexico to work not only on the grounds crew but also the
kitchen crew helping out Chef Randy on occasion. We are very fortunate to have
Charlie and many others on the team this season to make Lehigh the best it can be.
In closing, I'm asking again for you to take pride in your golf course. Please fix your
ball marks, repair divots, and take the time to properly rake the bunkers. If every
golfing member would take ownership, the golf course will be in the best condition
that it possibly can!! I look forward to seeing you on the links!
Swing easy,
John Chassard
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LEHIGH WOMEN'S GOLF PROGRAM
Welcome to the May 2021 edition of our LCC Ladies’ Golf Newsletter. Our May calendar is
brimming with activity and opportunities to play both casual and competitive golf. May begins
with our women’s Twilight league starting on - May 5th (No Twilight the week of May 19th)
and our Finale will be on Tuesday June 8th.
Our WGAP matches will be played on Thursday May 6th Home vs Berkshire CC, Thursday
May 13th away at Northampton CC, and home on Thursday May 20th versus Bent Creek
CC. A BIG thank you to our Captain Lynn Codrea and to ALL players who signed up to
participate and represent LCC in these Better Ball matches.
Our first Mixed Twilight of the 2021 Season is scheduled for Sunday May 23rd. The theme is
a Kickoff to Summer Party. Pre-party festivities will begin at 3:30. Golf will begin at 4 pm with
a Shotgun start and a format of 1 BB of foursome. Food, cocktails, and fun will immediately
follow golf. There is a maximum of 12 foursomes. Signups begin at 8 am on Friday May 14th.
May closes out with our annual Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Tournament - May
29th & 30th followed by the Mixed Memorial Day Tournament on Monday May 31st.
Signups for both events begin at 8 am on Friday May 14th.
The Women’s weekly 9-hole Tournements include: Meet the Pro on Tuesday May 4th with
make your own group (MYO); a 1BB of threesome on Thursday May 13th with MYO; BB of
Partners on Tuesday May 18th (PP); and GNP on Thursday May 27th (PP). There will be
no Tuesday play on May 11th due to the PAGA Men’s Senior Open and on May 25th due to
Philadelphia PGA Pro-Lady Tournament.
The Women’s weekly 18-hole Tournaments include: Throw Out Tournament on May 6th
(PP); Partner’s Scramble on May 13th (MYO); Thursday Skins Game on May 20th (MYO),
and No Alibi Tournament on May 27th (MYO).
OTHER NOTABLE GOLF EVENTS IN MAY. Lehigh is scheduled to host the following
events: the first ever Pennsylvania Golf Association’s Men’s Senior Open on Monday and
Tuesday May 11th and 12th; the Philadelphia PGA’s Pro Lady Tournament on Tuesday May
25th; and The Golf Association of Philadelphia’ (GAP) Chapman Cup on Wednesday June
9th. This year, the GAP Ladies 4-person team Scramble is scheduled for Monday May 24th at
French Creek. Put your team together and sign up on the Gap website.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Upcoming Major June events include:
EVENT DATE LOCATION
Tri Club Matches Friday, June 4th SVCC
Friday, June 11th LCC
Friday, June 18th NCC
Thursday, June 3rd
President’s Cup
Thursday, June 10th
Twilight Finale Tuesday, June 8th
Member Guest (18-Hole) Thursday, June 24th
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Seasonal Major Events Include:
July 2nd July 4th Mixed Aug.24th 9-Hole Invitational
July 3rd & 4th July 4th Weekend Aug. 26th & 27th 18-hole Member-Member
Holiday Tournament
Sept. 6th Labor Day Mixed Tournament
July 13th Tuesday Member-Member
Sept. 9th Mystery Bus Trip
July 15th Ladies’ Day
Sept. 15th Fall Twilight
July 17th & 18th 18-hole Club Championship
Sept. 21st & 28th 9-Hole Club Championship
Aug. 1st Husband & Wife Championship
weekend of
Aug. 5th Interclub at LCC Mixed Twilight TBD
Sept. 24th
Sept. 23rd & 30th Partner’s Ringer
Aug. 10th T
he Sister’s Tournament
(9- & 18- Hole Ladies)
Oct. 9th BB of Partners (MYO)
Aug. 11th C
addy-Member Tournament
Oct. 12th Shoot Out Final
weekend of
Mixed Twilight TBD
Aug. 20 th
Oct. 19th Closing Day
Aug. 21 st aturday Ladies’ Tournament -
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BB of Partners Oct. 22nd Halloween Invitational
Wayne and I are always happy to receive questions relating to golf rules or etiquette. You can
email your questions directly to Wayne at proshop@lehighcc.com or to me at jfrizano@gmail.
com.
Rule of the Month:
Rule 12.1 When Ball is in a Bunker
A ball is in a bunker when any part of the ball:
• Touches sand on the ground inside the edge of the bunker, or
• Is inside the edge of the bunker and rests:
– On ground where sand normally would be (such as where sand was blown or washed away
by wind or water), or
– In or on a loose impediment, moveable obstruction, abnormal course condition, or
integral object that touches sand in the bunker or is on ground where sand normally
would be.
If a ball lies on soil or grass or other growing or attached natural objects inside the edge of the
bunker without touching any sand, the ball is not in the bunker.
See you on the course,
Jackie Beck
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Raquets News
MESSAGE FROM RACQUETS DIRECTOR
Dear LCC Members,
As we transition from paddle to tennis and pickleball, I want to thank all the members
for a great paddle season. We had the most amount of participation this past season
than any other seasons. We ended the season with our Pro Flight Paddle Tournament.
It was a one-day tournament held on March 27th, and we had some of the best players
in the country come and compete. This tournament wouldn’t have been possible
without the support of our generous sponsors. I want to thank the following sponsors
for their support: Ari Datta
Racquets Director
• Valley Builders – Mr. Billy Wall • Boyle Construction Management – 610.434.7884
• The Yurconic Agency – Mr. Ken Duerholz ari@lehighcc.com
Mr. John Yurconic • Maples Springs Vineyrad –
• Faulker – Mr. Sam Borrelli Ms. Marianne Lieberman
• The Breastfeeding Shop – Mr. James • Adams Family
Gatter and Mrs. Patty Gatter • Enea Family
• Maurer and Scott – Mr. Larry Beans • Johnson Family
and Mr. Chris Balshi • Lavin Family
• Thompson and O’Brien Family • Salvaggio Family
• Leonzi Family • Zeller Family
• Haldeman Ford –
Mr. Todd Haldeman
Thank you,
Ari Datta, USTPA
MAY EVENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 8
Mother’s Day • Tennis Social
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Monday, May 31
Memorial Day Mixer
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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A LETTER FROM THE MEN'S LOCKER ROOM
The Men’s Locker Room is starting to see a lot of activity as spring, hopefully,
continues to cooperate and many rounds of golf are being played. The whole staff is
back in place in the locker room and the calendar keeps on flipping pages; can you
believe it’s May! This month, the Men’s Twilight league is in full swing, so Thursday
nights are busy in the Men’s Lounge. It’s nice to see all the snowbirds beginning to
return to their northern Club. Remember, if you don’t have a shoe guy in Florida,
please drop off your shoes for a tune up before your next round.
I would like to remind all members of two specific Club policies. First, children
Ivan Fenstermacher under the age of 16 are not permitted in the locker room. Children 16 and 17, must
Men's Locker Room be accompanied by an adult to be in the locker room. No one under the age of 18 is
610.435.5311
menslockerroom@lehighcc.com permitted in the Men’s Lounge. 18–20-year-old men, may be in the Men’s Lounge if
accompanied by an adult at least 25 years of age. And per state law, the bar seat may
not be used by anyone under the age of 21.
The second policy I get asked about all the time is the shoe tipping policy. The
official policy is this… Male locker holders are permitted 2 pair per day at no service
charge, however a gratuity is expected. All other members and guests – the service
charge is $3.00 plus gratuity per pair. This can get rather confusing, especially if you
bring a bag of shoes to be done while you play golf or have lunch. The fact remains
that my staff and I are sincerely appreciative of the gratuity you leave with your shoes
and along with that, members ask me how we split up those tips. All the gratuities
are added up in a week (Tuesday to Sunday) Shoe Room and Lounge gratuities; and
split up evenly based upon our hours worked.
I would like to welcome all the new members to the Club. Some of you I have met
and some, have not. Gentlemen, please stop by the locker room next time you are at
the Club and visit the Men’s Lounge for a quick lunch.
Looking forward to a great year.
Ivan Fenstermacher
Do Your
Shoes Need
Some TLC?
Maybe the
Men’s Locker
Room Can
Help!”
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A LETTER FROM THE GM
4/29/21-
Dear LCC Members:
It’s hard to believe that I am already four months into being back at Lehigh! It has
been great catching up with so many of you and meeting many new members. We
are very busy behind the scenes preparing for an active spring and summer season.
Over the past month we have seen extremely high usage of all aspects of the
Club. The Golf course is busy, tennis courts are full, the restaurant is buzzing and Jennifer Felegy, CCM
banquets are coming back! General Manager
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We have started a number of projects around the Club grounds. Tree work has been jen@lehighcc.com
completed as part two of a three year plan. The construction of 4 pickleball courts
will be starting any day now. We also have done some long overdue maintenance
on our pools. Two new TV’s have been installed in the Four Seasons room and
have been well received by event guests. These will be used for events and for golf
tournaments. It is not the intention to have them on for regular dining in the room.
Save the date for the return of the Family picnic on Saturday, June 19th! The
fireworks are booked and we can’t wait to have everyone be together to celebrate
this annual tradition. Reservations are being accepted now.
As we head into our busiest time of the year, we are always looking for quality staff
members. If you know of someone who may be a good fit for the LCC team, please
encourage them to apply on the Club website.
As a reminder, our Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 11th at 6 pm
and will be held virtually. Registration is required through the Club website or by
calling the Club.
Happy Mother’s day to all of the Lehigh Members that fulfill that role for someone
in their lives. I sincerely hope you enjoy your day! (also hope to see you at the Club
that day!)
Look forward to seeing you around the Club soon!
Sincerely,
Jen
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A LETTER FROM CHEF RANDY
Dear Lehigh Members,
Spring is here.
Still no news on the domestic snapper turtle production, which means we are
going to be serving lobster bisque in replacement untill we can get fresh turtles.
We are adding a new walk-in freezer in the next two weeks to replace a freezer
which has succumbed to years of hard use. I asked Chef Hardy how old the former
unit was, he told me it was due to be replaced when he started here in 1978.
Chef Randy As far as food goes, we are excited for the change of seasonal ingredients
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chefrandy@lehighcc.com available to us i.e.: fruits, vegetables, seafood and meats. I have been getting
more requests for plant-based dishes and will certainly add them to the menu.
As always, if there is anything our kitchen staff can do for you and your
family to enhance your dining experience at LCC please contact us, or just
stop in and say hello. Also, keep us in mind when your friends and neighbors’
children are looking for part time and seasonal employment, we sure could
use some help.
Thank you,
Chef Randy
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A LETTER FROM THE F&B TEAM
Hello LCC,
May is an exciting month around the Club! Spring is in full bloom, the golf
course is packed and the patio is busy!
With the easement of the COVID dining restrictions, we have seen an uptick
in member dining. The pre-dinner cocktail is alive and well with the bar being
reopened! We ask that you still be mindful of your reservation time when at
the bar. We want to enjoy your time out and at the club, so we may approach
your party and ask if you would like to be seated or remain at the bar. This Brad Shultz
helps us monitor the evening and control the flow to the kitchen, ensuring that Food and Beverage Manager
Certified Sommelier
everyone has the best dining experience they could expect! 610.433.7443 x248
brad@lehighcc.com
Men and Women’s Twilight leagues are back. We look forward to seeing
everyone come in for a drink (no food requirement!!!) and/or dinner after
their round. We do encourage making reservations, as these nights can become
extremely busy around reserved dining. We want to make sure that we provide
the best service possible to everyone.
Start the month of May off with Fiesta Week! A week of Mexican-Inspired
features from Chef Randy and drink specials from the bar, celebrating Cinco de
Mayo all week! We have a few first-time events this month. May 15, Family Fun
Color Run and BBQ! Sure to be a great day for families and friends to get out
and get colorful at the Club. On Sunday, May 30, we will have live music on
the Terrace and our Pinot, Pints, and Pies event in the 4 Seasons Room. A beer
and wine tasting centered around everyone’s favorite food…pizza! Then ending Jena Kostishion
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
the long weekend (and May) with our traditional Memorial Day Cookout! jena@lehighcc.com
A busy and fun month at the Club and we look forward to seeing all of you out
and about!
Cheers!
Brad Shultz
Taylor Clifford
Assistant Food & Beverage Manager
Taylor@lehighcc.com
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A LETTER FROM BANQUETS
Dear LCC Members,
Banquets are in full swing for the upcoming months. Rooms are getting
booked for May & June, so please contact me as early as possible for your
summer & fall parties!
Remember it’s never too early to book your holiday party, 2022 Wedding or
special event.
Marianne Zerfass I am more than happy to start planning your special event.
Banquet Manager
610.433.7443 x244 Thank you,
banquets@lehighcc.com
Marianne Zerfass
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A LETTER FROM THE POOL
Coaches Katie, Phil, and the whole Pool Staff are excited for another season
Phil
of Lehigh Lightning Swim Team in Summer 2021. Planning is underway 610.433.8533
and a communication will go out to the parents of past swimmers, as well as Pool@lehighcc.com
a general notice to the Membership, to gauge interest which will allow for
practice rosters to be built. Morning summer practices are planned for 9-11 am
as last year. ABE-Valley Swim League continues to discuss how best to conduct
competition this summer. Please plan on attending the Swim Team Ice Cream
Social on Friday, March 28.
Best,
Phil
2021 ABE LEAGUE SWIM SCHEDULE revised 03/14/2021
JUNE 17
Kaybrook @ Saucon CC Stones Crossing @ Westwood
Brookside CC @ Orchard View Northwest @ Lehigh CC
Trident @ Stonecrest Alburtis BYE
JUNE 22
Stonecrest @ Kaybrook Alburtis @ Stones Crossing
Trident @ Brookside CC Lehigh CC @ Westwood
Orchard View @ Saucon CC Northwest BYE
JUNE 29
Kaybrook at Brookside CC Westwood @ Alburtis
Trident @ Orchard View Northwest @ Stones Crossing
Stonecrest @ Saucon CC Lehigh CC BYE
JULY 6
Brookside CC @ Stonecrest Westwood @ Northwest
Orchard View @ Kaybrook Lehigh CC @ Alburtis
Saucon CC @ Trident Stones Crossing BYE
JULY 13
Kaybrook @ Trident Stones Crossing @ Lehigh CC
Orchard View @ Stonecrest Alburtis @ Northwest
Saucon CC @ Brookside CC Westwood BYE
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MEMBERSHIP
Welcome New Members
Mr. Thomas Koch, Family Social
Sponsors: Dr. Anthony Abdalla, Mr. Charles Kelly, Mr. Andy Wright
Mr. & Mrs. Koch joined Lehigh in March as Family Social Members. Thomas is the Vice
President of Koch Holding Inc. and Tammy Is a home maker.
Mr. Brian Smith, Family Social
Sponsors: Mr. Steven Heilenman, Dr. Bradford Young, Mr. David Bond
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Smith joined Lehigh in March as Family Social Members. Brian is an
Account Manager at Pure Storage & Christine is a stay at home mom to their three children,
Maeve, Mairen & Cary.
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Flanagan, Proprietary
Sponsors: Mr. Mark Rodgers, Mr. Geoffrey Geis,
Mr. Michael Thompson
r. & Mrs. Mark Flanagan joined Lehigh in March as Proprietary Members. Mark is
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an attorney at Air Products & Chemical, INC. Heather is a Project Manager at Otsuka
Pharmaceutical. They have two children Brooke & Ella.
Mr. Asaf Galeano, Junior Proprietary
Sponsors: Mr. Ed Flowerdew, Mr. Steve Rainford,
Mr. Greg Scagliotti
r. Asaf Galeano & Ms. Kaitlyn Godsuky joined Lehigh in March as Junior Proprietary Members.
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Asaf is the President Nine Four Group. Kaitlyn is the Owner of On The Books LLC. They have
one child name Graham.
Mr. Peter Flosdorf, Junior Proprietary
Sponsors: Mr. Tom Mesko, Mr. Steve Rainford,
Mr. Michael Kaufman
r. & Mrs. Peter Flosdorf joined Lehigh in March as Junior Proprietary Members. Peter is the
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Director of R&D and Clinical Studies at B. Braun lnterventional Systems. Carmen is the Vice
President of Peoples Security Bank & Trust. They have two children Zara & Kaia.
Mr. Jason Mohap, Family Social
Sponsors: Mr. Anthony Abdalla, Mr. Mark Walter,
Dr. Anthony Abdalla
r. & Mrs. Jason Mohap joined Lehigh in March as Family Social Members. Jason is a
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secondary teacher at Easton Area School District. Shannon is a secondary Teacher at Easton
Area School District. They have one child name, Dane.
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MEMBERSHIP
Anniversaries
Dr. lndru Khubchandani
Member since 1971
Dr. & Mrs. James Kintzel
Member since 1971
Transfers: Reinstatement:
Justin Corsa Proprietary to Family Social Richard Oeler Senior Active w/Golf
Joseph Abraham Proprietary to Family Social Jonathan Sheftel Junior Proprietary
Virginia Haddad Associate w/Golf to Senior Active Robert Posocco Proprietary
Ronald Small Senior Active w/Golf to Senior Active Resignation:
Doug Pelletier Proprietary to Non Resident Jonathan St. George, Proprietary
Joann Daley Proprietary to Family Social John Russo, Proprietary
Vito Galante, Family Social
Indru Khubchandani Senior Active w/Golf to Senior Active Christopher Slusser, Proprietary
John Dittbrenner, Proprietary
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RECOGNITION & AWARDS
MARCH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH MARCH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Congrats Gabe Gonzalez, Server Assistant! Congrats Joshua Keck, Kitchen !
Hello all! My name is Gabe, and I was born and raised in My name is Josh Keck and I work in the kitchen at the
Bethlehem PA. I am an only child and live with my parents, Club. I was born in Reading PA. Cooking is what I’ve
but I have 3 cats and a dog, so they are basically like siblings done all of my life. My mom tells me that the cooking
to me. I am going to Northampton Community College for actually started when I was only two years old. Apparently,
a degree in Media Production to learn and better my skills I had a chair up to the stove, managed to turn the burner
in the arts and technological skills it takes to able to shoot on, and had an egg in the pan. As I got older, I started to
videos, postproduction and all-encompassing dynamics that make dinner for the family which was never a simple task
are involved in the wide field of media. I tend to gravitate considering I have three brothers.
more specifically in the television & radio side of things. Most of my life I lived in Berks County. While living in
I am going on 3 years strong of working at Lehigh Country Hamburg, The Hamburg Jaycees Memorial Day Carnival was
Club, I keep my schedule busy by working as many days as I something I looked forward to every year since I always got to
can in a week year-round while also being a full-time college cook and prepare some of the food. Around the age of thirteen
student. My main responsibilities at Lehigh Country Club are I moved to Kutztown. One of my favorite things there was
server assisting and being the clubs main go-to food runner. The Kutztown Folk Festival. I would make the famous PA
I am very strong and able to carry a lot of food out quickly Dutch Chicken Pot Pie as well as Schnitz Un Knepp which is
from the kitchen to your table. When I am not food running rehydrated apples in ham broth with dumplings.
and not at work, I can be seen outside of work running to my While attending Kutztown High School I also went to Berks
favorite restaurants filling up double sized plates of my favorite Career and Technology Center for Culinary Arts. At the
foods. You may say this food runner runs up a big plate, or as Culinary Program I scored advanced on both the written and
me and my colleagues like to refer to it as a “Double Bang- practical culinary test. I was also given the 2014 Outstanding
Bang”. Meaning that we are in a rush to try all our favorite Culinary Arts Student from the Pennsylvania Restaurant
foods in a small amount of time. and Lodging Association. Finally, before I graduated, I also
Lastly, I would like to think of myself as a very laid back completed the 10-hour OSHA Course as well as Servsafe.
yet very serious when it comes to my job type of guy. I love After high school I chose to attend Northampton
to make the members and my coworkers happy; I try to Community College for an associate’s degree in Culinary Arts
help anyone whenever needed and I really like to make and Applied Science. While taking classes there I made the
people laugh. I prefer to keep unnecessary stress down to a Dean’s List. One of my favorite memories of Northampton
minimum and get through the day no matter what comes my was being able to work the line for the Hampton Winds,
way. I would say keeping an open mind and a good attitude which was the restaurant that the students cooked for.
has definitely helped me succeed and if I can brighten up
someone’s day that’s a win in my book. I’m honored to receive April’s employee of the month. It
is coming up on five years for me working at the club and
I’m grateful for all the wonderful coworkers that are always
teaching me something new.
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RECOGNITION & AWARDS
MARCH EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Ivan Fenstermacher
Men's Locker Room
I was grateful to secure the position as your Men's Locker Room manager
in April of 2009 and I still feel that same way!
My wife Deanne and I have two children. Sarah turned 19 last month and
is in her freshman year at Stockton University and our son Travis will be
21 in August and is a junior year at DeSales University. We are very proud
of their dean's list grades they have been holding while muddling through
all the COVID challenges kids are facing during what should be a more
exciting time in their lives.
Deanne is Comptroller at DeSales and loves the beach. Our family vacations
usually end up in the on the shores of the Carolinas or somewhere coastal.
She and I enjoy taking long walks around our neighborhood, playing cards,
quoits or board games with our next-door neighbors.
Absolute favorite part of my job happens when it rains just enough to make
the course a little muddy and the outdoor dining not a favorite option for
the golfers. I get lots of shoe business and the Men's Lounge fills up. That's
a win - win day!. Coming up with interesting ideas for Men's Nights has
been a huge challenge I'm still trying to figure out. I also really like getting
to know the staff, particularly my staff in the locker room. I am lucky to
have Cooper, Chase, Hunter and now Bill to work with daily.
I hope to see you all enjoying the Club this summer!
Lehigh Express May 2021 27Club News
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
MARCH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Congrats Fianna, Server Assistant!
Hello, my name is Fianna and I am currently a server assistant!
I began working here at Lehigh Country in July of 2020 as a snack
bar attendant down by the pool and have graciously made my
way up top to the restaurant. My favorite thing to do is meet new
people and working at Lehigh Country Club has given me that
opportunity time and time again! I have met so many amazing
members who I have had the pleasure of getting to know and
become friends with, but my favorite part of coming to work
everyday is being surrounded by such a supportive and amazing
team.
I owe all of my success and smiles to my co-workers who have
done nothing but be patient with me, laugh with me, and support
me (on and off the job)! I have genuinely
cherished every friend and memory I have made here!
I am a Sophomore at Rutgers University majoring in Dance and
Communications. Besides working at the country club and being
a student, I am also a Dance Instructor and Choreographer for
local studios in my very little free time. My schedule is usually jam
packed, but when I am not working I find time to play a round of
golf or hit the gym with my fellow co-workers.
This summer coming up, you can find me down by the pool,
pool serving! Also, if you come and visit me at the snack bar on
Mondays I will gladly make you a Kit-Kat milkshake with love!
28 Lehigh Express May 2021Club News
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
APRIL EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Carlos (Charlie)
Iniguez Perez
Started at Lehigh in 2005 as one of the original 4 Foreign Nationals from
Mexico (H-2B Visa recipients) the first season. Has been back every year
since. Typically is here for 7 months and does various duties on the course
as well as assisting in the club house and kitchen.
Married for 23 years and has 4 children. His oldest son Mauricio came as
well one year with his father to work for LCC. When in Mexico Charlie
helps with the family business running a convenience store that they own.
Outside of work he likes to ride his bicycle and be outside. Carlos's favorite
movies are the Star War movies and the Sound of Music!! This just shows
you how well rounded of an individual he is!
Lehigh Express May 2021 29Club News
LEHIGH COUNTRY CLUB POLICIES
Gratuity policies
Questions often arise regarding tipping at Lehigh Country Club. To
clarify the Club’s position, the following is offered as a guideline. Any
questions should be addressed to the General Manager.
Waitstaff, Busboys, Servers, Server Assistants, Bartenders:
Their gratuity is automatically added to your restaurant and/or bar
check for your convenience. If you do not indicate an amount,
the minimum 18% for ala Carte and 20% for banquets is applied.
These tips are shared among all restaurant service staff that
works that particular shift. This tip may be increased, decreased
or eliminated. It is permissible and encouraged to indicate more
than the minimum gratuity on your check if you feel the service
warrants a better tip. This additional tip will go directly to that
person who served you and is greatly appreciated.
Locker Room Attendants: There is a $3.00 per pair service charge
plus tip for cleaning shoes. The service charge and gratuities
collected are used to supplement the hourly wages of the locker
room attendants. The service charge is waived for male locker
holders but, the gratuity still applies.
Caddies: The customary tip is $10.00 per bag per nine holes for
satisfactory serviced rendered. Any addition-al amount is at the
golfer’s discretion. Also, whenever a cart is used in a foursome with
“walkers”, the golfers using the cart are expected to tip the caddie
$5.00 per cart user, depending upon the service provided.
Bag Room Attendant: If you pay a club storage fee, that fee covers
the ferrying of golf carts with your clubs to and from the cart corral
and club storage building and the cleaning of your clubs after you use
them. If you feel an exceptional service has been provided, you are
encouraged to tip at your own discretion. In the event you do not
pay a bag storage fee, an appropriate gratuity would be expected for
any service rendered. Please note, all bag room personnel, including
supervisors, pool their tips.
Halfway House Attendant: An 18% gratuity is automatically
added to the check for your convenience with minimum tip being
25¢ per check. This tip may be increased, decreased or eliminated.
All gratuities are given to the Halfway House attendant on duty
that day.
Snack Bar Attendant: An 18% gratuity is automatically added
to the snack bar check for your convenience. This tip may be
increased, decreased, or eliminated. The gratuities are distributed
to the personnel on duty that day.
Coat Room Attendant: Recommended minimum gratuity is $1.00
per coat.
Valet Parking Attendant: Recommended minimum gratuity is $2.00.
30 Lehigh Express May 2021Board of Governors Committee Chairpersons
John T. Yurconic President Doug Leonzi House
Richard Adams Vice President Steven Rainford Golf
Joseph D’Amico Secretary Robert Beck Grounds
Michael Thompson Treasurer Michael Thompson Finance
Term Expires Kathy Thompson Tennis
Michael Fisher 2021 Sam Borrelli Paddle Tennis
Edward Norris 2021 Anne Geis Swimming Pool
William Wall 2021 Kim Adams Entertainment
Robert Beck 2022 Long Range
Kathy Thompson
Planning
Gary Clewell 2022
Dr. Anthony Abdalla Membership
2022
John Gross (filling unexpired term
of Michael Thompson)
Barbara Butz 2023
Subcommittee Chairperson
Douglas Leonzi 2023 Jackie Beck Women’s Golf
Dr. Bradford Young 2023
Management
Jennifer Felegy General Manager jen@lehighcc.com
Arden Strickland Controller astrickland@lehighcc.com
Randy Zerfass Executive Chef chefrandy@lehighcc.com
Marianne Zerfass Banquet Manager banquets@lehighcc.com
Brad Shultz Food & Beverage Manager brad@lehighcc.com
Ed Decker Clubhouse Engineer engineer@lehighcc.com
John Chassard Director of Grounds jchassard@lehighcc.com
Ryan Fogel Grounds Superintendent rfogel@lehighcc.com
Wayne Phillips Golf Professional proshop@lehighcc.com
Ari Datta Head Racquets Professional ari@lehighcc.com
Amanda Brown Executive Assistant amanda@lehighcc.com
Sarah Sasdi Member Billing memberbilling@lehighcc.com
Christi Lukow Human Resources christi@lehighcc.comMission Statement
The mission of Lehigh Country Club is to be the
private country club of choice in the Lehigh Valley.
This will be achieved by providing quality facilities and
services and by making Lehigh Country Club every
member’s preferred establishment for dining, social,
and recreational activities.
We will provide an outstanding golf course in terms of
appearance, condition, and fairness to all levels of play,
in addition to an excellent tennis, paddle tennis, swim,
and clubhouse facilities, with well manicured grounds
surrounding the club complex. Employees will treat
every member, family member, and guest with courtesy
and respect, in a warm and welcome atmosphere.
In order to ensure the excellent experience for the
members, the Club will carefully select compatible new
members and appropriately limit the total membership.
The Board of Governors and management will be both
responsive to the membership, as well as responsible,
with the purpose of perpetuating the Club by constantly
maintaining the facilities and operating the Club in a
sound financial manner to protect and enhance the value
of the member’s equity, thereby assuring the continuity of
Lehigh Country Club’s long tradition of excellence.
LEHIGH COUNTRY CLUB
2319 S. Cedar Crest Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18103
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