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MARCH
2021
Official News & Information of Lehigh Country Club
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Dining 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
MARCH 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 March and Sunday 11:30 am – 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
April
GOLF NEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Message from Wayne Phillips A reminder about Covid Guidelines
RACQUETS NEWS . . . . . . . 13 Please remember to social distance and to wear your mask when inside the
Message from Ari Datta Clubhouse, Men’s Lounge, Tennis Facilities and Golf Facilities.
CLUB NEWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Membership, Employee of
the Month Awards, and misc.
announcements and reminders
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
GOLF SHOP NEWS – MARCH 2021
All of the newest in golf equipment will be arriving in the LCC Golf Shop over the next
few weeks. Titleist has new woods on the market (TSi2 and TSi3 models), Callaway has
the new Epic series of woods, Taylormade has revised the SIM models of woods and irons,
and Ping is introducing the G425 models in woods and irons. New putters from Titleist/
Scotty Cameron, Callaway/Odyssey, Ping, and Taylormade are available in all lengths
and models. We have a wide array of golf bags from Titleist, Callaway/Ogio, and Ping for
men and women. The new Links Master bags from Titleist are in stock and available for
special order as well. Wayne Phillips
Head Golf Professional
Spring merchandise for men and women is arriving daily in the Golf Shop. This year we 610.433.7443 ext. 236
proshop@lehighcc.com
will be featuring the newest in clothing from Polo, Footjoy, Donald Ross, Cutter & Buck,
Fairway & Greene, Turtleson, Bobby Jones, Sun Ice, Melly M, Spartina, Belyn Key, GiGi
Blue, and Levelwear. Stop in and check-out our “March Madness Sales” as well with
selected merchandise at up to 70% off of regular pricing.
March is the month to sign-up for the LCC Yearlong tournaments including the Men’s
Gross and Net Shootouts, the Women’s Shootout tournament, the Ringer tournaments
for men and women, the Men’s Pro’s Cup, Presidents Cup, Senior Pro’s Cup, and Senior
Presidents Cup tournaments, and the Women’s Handicap tournament.
LCC golf calendars are available online or stop in the Golf Shop where we have copies
printed out for you so you can plan your golf calendars for 2021.
March Golf Shop hours
Tuesday – Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (weather permitting)
Hoping for some early Spring golf here at LCC!
Wayne Phillips
PGA Professional
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Golf News
LCC 2021 GAP TEAM MATCHES
The 2021 GAP Team Match season is almost here! Lehigh CC will once
again enter 3 teams into the competition. This will enable more members to
play in this great tradition of competition within the region. The structure
and format of this competition are the envy of golf associations throughout
the United States.
This year the matches will be played on April 18th, 25th and May 2nd
(There is a possibility of the first team to have a challenge match on May 8th).
There are 12 players per team. Six players will play for each team at home
and six will play away. The teams will be selected based on handicaps,
previous participation, availability, and willingness to travel. In the 2019
matches Team 1 played 0-6 handicaps, Team 2 played 6-10’s and Team 3
played 10-19’s.
Team 1 will be in Division B, Team 2 in Division D and Team 3 Division E.
Based on team performances in the three competitive matches, teams have
the ability to move up or down a division the following year.
Al DiCarlo, will be the new captain of Team 1 this year. Dave Kearney, will
once again captain Team 2. Dr. Navid Hadian will captain Team 3
There will be a “GAP Kickoff” get together on Thursday, March 25th where
Chef Randy will prepare a GAP style food offering. Details to follow - look
for Ivan’s email. The night is open to all.
The team captains will be reaching out to players for commitments in the
coming weeks. If you are interested in playing please reach out to one of the
captains.
To see the complete GAP schedule visit:
https://gapgolf.org/competition/bmw-gtm/schedule/
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at
srainford@gntinc.com
Looking forward to the 2021 golf season!
Steve Rainford - LCC Golf Chairman
Al Dicarlo - Alstocks24@gmail.com
Dr. Navid Hadian – hottooth@rcn.com
Dave Kearney - dak7@ptd.net
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2021
MEN'S PRESIDENT’S CUP
SIGN UPS BEGIN: FRIDAY, MARCH 19 AT 8:30 AM SIGN UPS CLOSE: TUESDAY, APRIL 20 AT NOON
Format: First round matches will begin on April 30. SCHEDULE OF MATCHES
This is a yearlong match play tournament with specific 1ST ROUND DEADLINE
dates by which each match must be played. There will MAY 31ST
2ND ROUND DEADLINE
be no exceptions — matches must be played by
JUNE 3OTH
advertised deadline. 3RD ROUND DEADLINE
If matches are not completed on the advertised playoff AUGUST 3RD
date both players will be deemed as forfeited. 4TH ROUND DEADLINE
SEPTEMBER 15TH
Play will be 18 hole match play, full handicap, with the lower 5TH ROUND DEADLINE
handicap player playing at scratch and the higher handicap OCTOBER 6TH
player receiving the difference in the two handicaps. FINALS DEADLINE
NOVEMBER 2ND
Prizes: As determined by the Golf Committee
Lehigh Express March 2021 13Raquets News
SUNDAY, MARCH 7TH
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MESSAGE FROM ARI DATTA
Dear LCC Members,
We have been continuing with platform tennis at the Club. The men’s and
women’s Philly league have resumed as of the beginning of February. The
Monday night league has been running well with a lot of new players playing
this season.
We will be transitioning into tennis in April if the weather cooperates. Please Ari Datta
stay tuned for information. Racquets Director
610.434.7884
Thank you, ari@lehighcc.com
Ari Datta USPTA
Director of Racquet Sports
Lehigh Express March 2021 15Club News
A LETTER FROM THE GM
February 15, 2021
Dear LCC Members:
As I write this letter on a quiet Saturday afternoon, the grounds of the Club
look beautiful and snow covered. I see a few people passing my window
Jennifer Felegy, CCM while heading out to snow shoe or cross country ski. This is a great winter
General Manager
activity that I encourage anyone who is interested in to take advantage of
610.433.7443 x228
jen@lehighcc.com our beautiful course and surroundings.
The Club’s annual shutdown was successful. Paint was touched up, floors
were buffed and all furniture was deep cleaned. We are happy and excited
to welcome back the membership.
We have been planning our 2021 social calendar and you can expect
some old favorites and some great new events. The golf calendar has been
finalized and is available on the Club website. We have also updated our
communications procedures as far as email marketing. We will be sending
an email every Tuesday and every Friday highlighting the lunch and
dinner features as well as any upcoming events. We will also be emailing
the Sunday brunch features including bottomless mimosas. If you are not
receiving our emails, please email amanda@lehighcc.com and let us know!
If you have a friend or associate that you think may be interested in joining
LCC, please reach out to myself or Matt so we may set them up with a tour and
information. Now is the time to begin the process to be able to fully utilize the
Club this Spring. You can email Matt at membership@lehighcc.com.
As always, if I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Hope to see you around the Club soon!
Sincerely,
Jen
Jen
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A LETTER FROM THE MEN'S LOCKER ROOM
The Men’s Locker Room will have familiar faces this year. Cooper Gregory, the full time
attendant, Chase Hutterer, Hunter Kern, and Bill Pastelyak, all part time year round attendants
plan on working the 2021 golf season.
Currently, Cooper, Bill and I are here daily 8am-7pm. The Men’s Lounge will always stay open
later if we have the business. A heads up call is appreciated if you think you would like to enjoy
that room later than 7pm for staffing purposes, but certainly not necessary. My staff does leave by
7pm if there is no business. The kitchen does open daily at 11:30am (10 am for breakfast in the
Men’s Lounge Saturday and Sunday) and closes Tuesday-Thursday at 9pm, Friday and Saturday Ivan Fenstermacher
Men's Locker Room
at 10pm and 8pm on Sundays this month. Orders are asked to be to the kitchen at least 15
610.435.5311
minutes prior to close. Keep in mind that the Men’s Lounge is a great place to entertain business
menslockerroom@lehighcc.com
associates or that special client for a quite lunch or dinner.
As I write this letter, tonight is the first of 6 reserved Men’s Stag Steak Nights. If you missed
that email - seafood tower, tomato and onion salad, prime bone-in ribeye, WOW! You pick the
night and gather up a gang of guys. Brad can assist in picking out the perfect red wine to go with
that awesome meal. We usually start around 6pm with the seafood tower and the main course
about 45 minutes later. Yes, that time schedule can be altered. Please call the receptionist to
book your Steak Night today. Yes, we can do less; yes, we can do more. Please remember we still
need to stay within the current COVID guidelines and most definitely, people are feeling more
comfortable in smaller groups. This is a Steak Night you’ll remember for a long time!
Those of you interested in the GAP Team Matches that take place each spring; we may try
to do another GAP Team Rally night. I’ll keep you posted if that event will take place. The
GAP team matches are on the 2021 golf calendar for April 18, 25 and May 2 with the playoff
challenges May 8.
Shoes… I know you have not been wearing your dress shoes much, but I’m hopeful that you
will again soon. As places of business, worship and entertainment begin to open, you’re going
to have to take off those sneakers (which we can clean too!) and put your dress shoes back on
your feet. If you would like your shoes to look their best, feel great, and last a little longer, drop
them off in the Men’s Locker Room and we will clean, condition and polish your shoes, boots,
briefcases and handbags, so you’re ready to start meeting face to face again with your clients,
co-workers, associates, friends, whomever. Leather goods should be conditioned at least a few
times a year to keep the leather from drying out. We’ve been using Venetian
Shoe Cream for conditioning dress shoes a few years now and are very happy
with the results. Lexol leather conditioner is the go to for your golf shoes, which
we can prepare for the upcoming season as well. Speaking of golf shoes, part of
the annual shutdown, all the lockers are wiped down with a disinfecting cleaner,
paper liners replaced, trash thrown away, and shoe cubbies cleaned out. Some
of you left a bit of the course on the soles of your shoes before they went into
hibernation for the winter. I hope you don’t mind that we took that excess of dirt
and sand and we’re going to give it back to John Chassard to replace in
the bunkers!
I look forward to a great 2021 golf season and if I can be of any assistance, please ask.
Thank you,
Ivan Fenstermacher
Ivan Fenstermacher
Men’s Locker Room Manager
Lehigh Express March 2021 17Club News
A LETTER FROM MEMBERSHIP
Hello Lehigh Country Club Members,
My name is Matt Szczupakowski and I would like to formally introduce
myself as your new Membership Director at Lehigh Country Club. I am
truly excited to be joining this prestigious club and being a helping hand to
Matt Szczupakowski all of you and your membership needs.
Membership Director
610.433.7443 x. 221
membership@lehighcc.com
Just to give you a little background of myself, I am originally from Rochester,
NY and went to college across the state in Erie, PA, where I played college
football for Gannon University. I started off my career in sales for Minor
League Baseball teams throughout the eastern United States including in
Memphis, TN, Peoria, IL, and Augusta, GA. Over the past year, I made the
transition into Membership Sales and have worked with multiple private
country clubs in Jacksonville, FL, Hagerstown, MD, and Philadelphia, PA.
In my spare time, I love to play golf, hanging out with family and friends,
and being outside as much as possible! I also consider myself a bit of a
foodie and am open to any suggestions of local eateries that I need to try!
I strive to be an open communicator to you as members and be there for
you every step of the way! I make it my goal to be the best I can for you
as your Membership Director and will work constantly to continue to
provide the best membership experience possible! If you have any friends,
colleagues, guests, or anyone at all that you think would be a great fit
becoming a new member of Lehigh Country Club, please feel free to let me
know and I will be happy to take care of them!
If there is anything that I can do for you, don't hesitate to let me know! I
am always available to you as your Membership Director! Again, I am truly
excited to join the amazing team at Lehigh Country Club and look forward
to the future!
I look forward to meeting each and every one of you!
Sincerely,
Matt Szczupakowski
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MEMBERSHIP
Welcome New Members Celebrating Lehigh
throughout the years...
Dr. Thad Miller, Junior Proprietary
Sponsors: Dr. Steven Melnic, Mr. Michael Melnic,
Dr. Wayne Saunders
Dr. Thad Miller & Dr. Abigail Gotsch joined Lehigh
in February as Junior Proprietary Members. Thad is a
Dentist at Bartonsville Family Dentist and Abigail is
a Physician with St. Lukes.
Dr. Brian Patson, Family Social
Sponsors: Dr. Anthony Abdalla, Mr. Ryan Durkin,
Mr. Kurt Springs
Dr. Brian Patson & Dr. David Pryluck joined Lehigh First Golf Cart
in February as Family Social Members. Brian is a
Physician at Lehigh Valley Hospital and David is
the Vice Chair of Radiology with Geisinger
One of the first golf carts at Lehigh
Health System
Country Club available only to those
with medical conditions. Jay Crum,
Ms. Andrea Smith, Family Social Mrs. Weaver, a young Patsy Greenawald
Sponsors: Mr. Brent Peterson, Mr. Frank Posocco, and her Uncle Berrie Crum.
Mr. Gregg Feinberg
Andrea Smith & Thomas Edinger joined Lehigh
in February as Family Social Members. Andrea is
retired, formerly a Manager at Deloitte & APRCI and
Thomas is the Manager of Congestion Management
Process Programs at the Delaware Valley Regional
Planning Commission.
Anniversaries
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Lehigh would like to recognize
Ladies Day 194
special anniversary dates!
Douglas & Verna MacGeorge,
Members Since 1971
Thursdays were ladies days.
These ladies are from the 1940s.
Resignations:
Mark Smoll, Non Resident with Golf
Lehigh Express March 2021 19RECOGNITION & AWARDS
The following recipients were recognized over the past year:
2020 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
JANUARY Alyssa Galucy - Bartender
FEBRUARY Nestor Dickert - Grounds Department
AUGUST Brad Heintzelman - Grounds Department
SEPTEMBER Bryan Saxon - Assiant Pro
OCTOBER Eric Krause - Facilities/Maintence
NOVEMBER Todd Grim - Sous Chef
DECEMBER Stephanie Flores - Hospitality
20 Lehigh Express March 2021RECOGNITION & AWARDS
JANUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations Ryan Wieand
I have been at Lehigh Country Club since
May 2019 as a member of the Grounds Crew. I
graduated from Bloomsburg University with a B.S.
in Exercise Science May 2019, and began working
at Lehigh shortly after helping to maintain and care
for the course. I returned to Bloomsburg in August
of 2020 to continue my studies in the Exercise
Science Graduate Program with a concentration
in Strength and Conditioning. I am extremely
thankful to receive the nominations and awarded
Employee of the Month and can't wait to see what
the future holds!
FEBRUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations Lori Buzinski
I came to Lehigh 5 years ago after my previous
employer retired as a Chiropractor. I was his office
manager for 22 years in Allentown. I enjoy the
outdoors and working on the course at LCC has
been very rewarding for me. I've been married for
32 years with two sons and reside in Germansville.
In my spare time I enjoy gardening and helping
out on my fathers farm. I am very grateful for the
recognition received for Employee of the Month
and look forward to the snow melting and being on
the course again soon!
Lehigh Express March 2021 21EMPLOYEE
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Name:
Jessica Caley
Jessica Caley
Pantry cook
Position: Pantry Cook
Length of Employment: 5 years
Length of Employment 5 years
Favorite Part of the Job: I get to work with the most amazing people!!
Hobbies/Interests: When I'm not at work I enjoy spending time with friends,
Favorite Part of the often
which Job includesI get
wine to work
tasting, with
caring the most
for horses, dining
amazing people!!
out and fostering puppies for a local shelter.
Hobbies/Interests When I'm not at work I enjoy
spending time with friends,
which often includes wine
tasting, caring for horses,
dining out and fostering
puppies for a local shelter.
22 Lehigh Express March 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 Peter Adams 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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