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The Woodlands Club
THE ACTIVE | MAY 2021
Youth Orientation THE WOODLANDS CLUB ANNUAL
Class
PAGE 5 Mother’s Day
Climbing Everest
Fitness Challenge
Brunch SUNDAY, MAY 9
10AM & 12:30PM
PAGE 6
Outdoor Pool
Opening
PAGE 7
Co-Ed Triples
Mixer
PAGE 8
Beginner Pickleball
Program
PAGE 9
May Golf Events
PAGE 10
CALENDAR 2
CLUB NEWS 3 EVENT INFO
DINING & SOCIAL 4-5 PAGE 4
FITNESS 6
AQUATICS 7
RACQUETS 8-9
GOLF 10
COMMITTEE BRIEFS &
CLUB DIRECTORY 11
MAY 2021
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CLIMBING BEGINNER
EVEREST PICKLEBALL
FITNESS PROGRAM
CHALLENGE BEGINS
BEGINS
DINING ROOM
USTA TENNIS CLOSED USTA TENNIS
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
YOUTH
ORIENTATION
MOTHER’S DAY CLASS MEN’S GOLF
BRUNCH OPENING DAY
BUFFET
?
TRIVIA IN THE
DINING ROOM
CLOSED BALLROOM USTA TENNIS
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
WOMEN’S GOLF MEN’S C0-ED TENNIS PING
OPENING DAY GOVERNORS TRIPLES MIXER DEMO DAY
CUP BEGINS
DINING ROOM
USTA TENNIS CLOSED
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
WOMEN’S NINE & DINE: OUTDOOR
KATAHDIN CUP MEXICO POOL OPENS
BEGINS
DINING ROOM
USTA TENNIS CLOSED
30 31
MEMORIAL
DAY
DINING ROOM
CLOSED
From the
General Manager
Dear Members,
As the weather continues to
improve and more people are
getting vaccinated, we are seeing Message from
a slow return to normal. Over the
next 30-45 days we hope to Membership
continue to offer more events, dining options and Thank you to everyone for continuing to show and tell friends and
entertainment. Due to the Maine CDC restrictions, we are family just how amazing The Woodlands Club is. For those who have
still not able to fully reopen some areas. Below are the recently sponsored new members, or have gone out of your way
following changes to our dining schedule and events in the to say hello and share a special Woodlands Club experience with
upcoming month. prospective members during their tours, many thanks to you as well.
May 9th Mother’s Day Buffet is back! In the last 6 weeks members have moved to the area from all over
the United States; including Michigan, Colorado, Washington D.C.,
May 16th We will expand Sunday evening New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and Georgia. As a result of
dining hours to 8pm the influx in new members joining the Club, March yielded $89,000 in
May 18th Begin weekly Beverage Cart service initiation fees, which was an initiation fee record setting month.
on the golf course Rapid membership growth continued in April, and as of April 20th,
we have billed an astonishing $192,000 in initiation fees. We have
May 28th Open the Main Patio for member dining filled our Golf membership category, and we have established a Golf
for the season Wait List. As I write, we have just 7 Recreation openings and I am
May 29th Pool Opens for the Summer, and we will looking forward to also filling that membership category.
expand the menu by the pool and provide At this time would you please join me in welcoming the following
poolside service Friday - Sunday new Woodlands Club members:
In addition, we will host Trivia twice a month, have music on Meg & Robert Adams Susan Kirby
the outside patio beginning in June, a Father’s Day Jana & John Bagshaw Jennifer & Eric Lapham
celebration, Family Campouts, and many other events as the Pat Bailey & George Houk Mary & Herman Laturnau
State continues to lift the current COVID restrictions. Alli & Justin Ballard Margaret LeBlanc & James Boyle
Please keep an eye out for details to these events. Jamie & Doug Campbell Ruth & Jonathan Matt
Jeana & Brian Cho Elizabeth & Richard McCarthy
I know over the past month you have seen many new faces Mark Cloutier JT McGoldrick & Donny Wright
in our dining areas. The greater Portland area is Christina & Reed Copsey Barbara & Michael McQueeney
experiencing a very tight labor market and we have Jason Denby & Joe Figini Elizabeth Merrill & Lawson Rudasill
experienced some turnover and a difficult time attracting Amy Doyle & Preston Noon Julie & David Metivier
new employees. To combat this issue, we have developed Jennifer Eaton & Robert Kaplus Morgan Myer
many employee recruiting and retention programs to build Grayson & George Falcon Amy & Kartik Pandya
an outstanding staff for our upcoming season. It is our goal Wade R. Fleming Maria Preti & Zach Hefferen
to be fully staffed in the dining areas over the next 30 days. Sara & Amos Frajnd Layla & Greg Sassone
Lastly, we will have two of our treasured Managers leave Virginia & Josh Goldman Dina Shrabalak
The Woodlands Club in the near future. Tissy & Colin Greening Michaela & Edward Silco
Lucy & Neil Hurley RoseMarie & Charles Stark
Jacquelyn Gilligan, who has been an incredible host,
manager and leader of our food service operations will be We are looking forward to once again planning and hosting larger
leaving us at the end of April to purse a career working with social events as more restrictions are lifted. Until then, we have
special needs children. She will be sorely missed. planned several smaller member events over the course of the spring
and summer.
Toni Nappi, who has been the driving force for our banquet
department for many years will be retiring as of July 1. Toni Please feel free to share with me any social event ideas that you
has been an outstanding manager hosting countless events, would like to see happen.
provided us with beautiful decorations during the holidays, Looking forward to seeing you around the Club,
and made The Woodlands Club one of the top event venues
in the area. Her assistant Lydia Hardy has been promoted
and will take over leadership of the department in July.
Thank you again for the warm welcome to The Woodlands Mary Anne MacArthur, Membership Director
Club. If you have any questions or comments, please reach
out to me at rschlingmann@thewoodlands.org. The Woodlands Club
Membership Census
As of April 16, 2021
All the Best,
Golf Memberships ........................ 420 (1)
Recreation Memberships ................ 248 (2)
Junior Memberships ...................... 36 (1)
C. Robert Schlingmann, CCM, CCE (1) FULL in category with Wait Lists Established
(2) 7 Openings until Full
4 | Dining & Social
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2021
IN THE BALLROOM Two Seatings: 10:00AM & 12:30PM
Treat Mom to a wonderful buffet in our Ballroom.
We will feature the following items.
Join us for a Woodlands Club
Mother’s Day Celebration in the
Ballroom. Things will not be quite BREAKFAST ITEMS MAIN BRUNCH SELECTIONS
as they were pre-COVID, but we are Danish, mini muffins, doughnuts, Little Leaf Farms Mixed Green Salad
coffee cake & biscuits Marinated cherry tomato & ciliegini
thrilled to be able to once again offer a Yogurt, granola & fresh fruit Mozzarella salad with aged balsamic
buffet. Seating is limited and we Assorted Quiche: Shrimp Cocktail
will follow the CDC guidelines of spinach & goat cheese Miso Glazed Salmon
peppers, onions, ham (western)
no more than 8 at a table. roasted tomato & mozzarella Spice Crusted Tuna
Scrambled Eggs Roasted mushrooms and pearl onions,
roasted potatoes, charred broccoli,
French Toast- cinnamon raisin
Please make your reservation steamed asparagus
Sausage links, crispy bacon
online or with Elizabeth Chicken & Waffles:
at the the front desk. Chopped Fried Chicken stuffed Waffles VIENNESE DESSERT TABLE
Dessert bars & brownies
We will not be offering any curbside or OMELETS MADE TO ORDER Assorted Cheesecake
Ham, Bacon, Prosciutto, Cheddar, Carrot cake
to-go orders on Mother’s Day. Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Assorted macaroons
Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Spinach Assorted petite fore
Asparagus, Tofu, Salsa, Salsa Verde
CARVING STATION CHILDREN’S BUFFET
MOTHER’S DAY Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream, Chicken Fingers
DINING ROOM HOURS: fresh rolls
Roasted Pork Loin with
Pizza Bagels
French Fries
Mango-Pineapple Chutney
THE DINING ROOM &
LOUNGE WILL BE OPEN
FROM 2PM-6PM,
PLEASE MAKE YOUR
AND WE WILL BE OFFERING RESERVATIONS ONLINE OR
THE LUNCH MENU ALL DAY. WITH ELIZABETH AT
THE FRONT DESK.
ADULTS: $41.00++
CHILDREN AGES 2-12: $16.00++
M AY
FEATURED BEVERAGES: FOOD
George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey MINIMUM
CYCLES
IA
Aged at least 9 years, and hand-
TRIV
selected by our distiller for their Members A-G
TRIVIA IN THE exceptional balance and delicacy.
Charcoal mellowing and our unique
Jan. 1-March 31
LOUNGE! aging process form a smooth,
April 1-June 30
July 1-Sept. 30
premium whisky that stands in a class
Doors open: 5:30pm all by itself. A perfectly balanced, rich
Oct. 1-Dec. 31
Trivia begins: 6:00pm and silky taste with hints of vanilla, Members P-Z
spice and charcoal.
We will be limiting the number of players per March 1-May 31
June 1-Aug. 31
CDC guidelines, and teams are limited to a BLUEBERRY COLLINS - Blueberry purée, simple
Sept. 1-Nov. 30
maximum of 6 players per team. syrup, Hardshore Gin, fresh lemon juice, club soda
Dec. 1-Feb. 29
SPICY MANGO MAMA - Sauza Tequila, Cointreau,
Don’t miss out, sign up on the website early! Fresh lime juice, Mango purée, Pineapple Juice, Members H-O
Jalapenos Feb. 1-April 30
THURSDAY, MAY 13 We are bringing in our Spring and Summer selections,
which includes several new items, such as: a hibiscus
hard kombucha and new craft cocktail cans for outside
May 1-July 31
Aug.1-Oct. 31
Nov. 1– Jan. 31
service on the course.
Dining & Social | 5
EASTER EGG HUNT • SATURDAY, APRIL 3RD
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
YOUTH ORIENTATION CLASS TIFFANY PERKINS,
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
Thursday, May 13th, 2:30pm - 3:00pm Tiffany came to work for the Club in
February of 2012, and soon took over
For children ages 12-15 (or 11, and entering the 7th grade) the care of the gardens. During the
Max: 10 total people winter she worked full time in
Maintenance. This past month she was
Children will EARN Club Privileges by completing this course. promoted to the role as Maintenance
Privileges include (but not limited to) use of the outdoor pool Director and will continue to oversee
during life-guarded hours, and may play tennis or use the the landscaping.
Fitness Center during staffed hours. Tiffany grew up in Down East Maine. She spent summers in
Florida with family and enjoyed working alongside her grand-
One parent must attend a session (this requirement is met if the father in his gardens. In her late teens she took up gardening
full-time and eventually started her own landscape and design
parent has gone through this orientation with an older child). company. She completed her degree in English and holds a
Please call Sheilla to register. If you are interested but this time Master of Fine Arts. In addition to gardening, she worked in
building maintenance for several Portland property owners.
does not work, contact Sheilla in Aquatics at: 781-3104 ext. 116. We are very happy to have Tiffany as one of our leaders, and
we look forward to enjoying all of her beautiful gardens around
the Club this season.
6 | Fitness
CLIMBING EVEREST
FITNESS CHALLENGE
Program: May 3 - June 5
This 5-week cardio-based program is a great goal-oriented
program that will lead you through an overall routine. We
all know Climbing Mt. Everest would not be an easy feat,
well this will provide you with the challenge you want as
it is based more on time than intensity. It would benefit
many of you who want some focus heading into summer.
Cost: $25
To register, contact Damian at: ddow@thewoodlands.org
Workout Packets to be available by April 27th.
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF FITNESS
We work hard every year to stay in the best shape we can.
The past 18 months have been tough on us all, which is more of
a reason to work towards a healthier you. Here are two tips to FITNESS CENTER HOURS
keep you motivated. MONDAY - FRIDAY:
5AM - 8:30PM
TRY A NEW WORKOUT EVERY MONTH. Keeping the same SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
exact routine when it comes to fitness is never a good thing. 6AM - 8:30PM
For one, your body gets used to the same workouts, which
means you will likely plateau. You will struggle to get stronger,
leaner, or faster, depending on your goal. More importantly, you STAFFED HOURS
will get bored, and you will be less likely want to work out. You want to be enjoying it MONDAY - FRIDAY:
because exercise should be fun!! 6AM - 6PM
How to accomplish it:
SATURDAY: 7AM - 1PM
• Always be looking for new opportunities to workout. Check out the classes our
Fitness Center offers or meet with a personal trainer and tell them you need to SUNDAY: 8AM - 12PM
change it up.
• Go for the opposite workout of what you are used to. If you are a gym rat who
prefers weight training, try a dance class; or if you’re a diehard yogi, try a HIIT PLEASE NOTE:
workout. Changing up the routine will not only help your body get stronger, but The Fitness Center usage is
will help you enjoy the process, too. through the ForeTees
reservation system only.
• Buy a new workout outfit, new sneakers, or new headphones.
100% mask policy even when
staff is not present.
STRETCH MORE. Stretching is one of the best things we can do to help strengthen
our muscles, avoid injuries, and relieve tension- both physical and mental. And yet, The Staff is doing a weekly spraying
of the Fitness Center by using a
people often don’t stretch enough, and combined with a sedentary lifestyle and hand held electricity sprayer.
tougher workouts, are causing more injuries and muscle strain.
Thank you for your cooperation,
How to accomplish it: we look forward to seeing you
• Lightly stretch the muscles you worked after in the Fitness Center.
every workout. No exceptions!
• Make stretching and flexibility training a part of
your routine. Take a few minutes in the morning
to do a few morning stretches to wake you up,
and a few minutes at night to help you wind down.
• Find breaks for stretching throughout the day,
like during commercial breaks, or once every hour
during work.
Yours in health,
Damian Dow
Aquatics | 7
OUTDOOR POOL
OPENING
SATURDAY, MAY 29!
Lifeguarded on weekends
only until mid-June.
(Weather dependent.)
Open daily, sunrise to sunset.
More details & pool rules to
follow in Weekly Updates and on
the Club website.
COMPETITIVE SWIMMING ’20- 21
Despite ’20-21 being a challenging year for competitive swimmers, some of our members were able to practice and
compete in a limited number of meets. This month we are highlighting college and high school swimming. Next month
we will highlight our USA Swimmers. They are currently preparing for their state championships at the end of April.
COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Emily Ecker competed for the University Several of our members swam for Falmouth High School this year. I asked Woodland’s
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SWIMMERS!
of Wisconsin-Madison as a Freshman this member Coach Betsy Perron about our swimmers:
year. She swam in the BIG 10’s placing 6th The swim season was filled with challenges beginning with a delayed season, many stops and
in the 500 Free (4:43.66) and 8th in the starts of the season due to quarantine, school safety color codes requirements, and no use of
1650 Free (16:16.23). Emily received an their home pool (Casco Bay Y). This year was mostly a “dry season” with a lot of virtual team
invite to the NCAA Division 1 meetings and drylands at home or in the gym. Betsy said that all the swimmers showed a
Championships where she placed 31st in strong presence in the gym, despite a lack of pool training. The team was fortunate to get a
to 500 Free and 30th in the 1650 Free. She few hours of pool time after winter break. They had about 5 hours total of practice time and
also swam in the 800 Free Relay with her used the rest of the time to run some swim meets for fun. Swimmers competed in 3 meets, 2
team placing 13th earning her Honorable of which swimmers from one team would enter the pool and swim the events then leave. The
Mention All-American. While spectators next team would arrive and swim their events and all results were compiled. The swimmers
were not allowed, it was great to be able also participated with most other Southern Maine teams in the Greely Rangers Masked Ball
to watch Emily race on ESPN3. Emily is our Invitational where all teams raced on our own and submitted times which were merged into
one meet.
first Woodland’s swimmer to ever compete
in NCAA Division 1 Swimming & Diving Sarah Kelly, a Senior, continued to excel in the butterfly and sprint free events.
Championships. Rebecca McKee and Caroline Tracy, both Sophomores, swam competitively last year for
Jack Martin swam for Manhattan the first time and greatly improved their skills that first year. According to Coach Perron,
College as a Freshman year this year. While Rebecca and Caroline amazingly started up this winter right where they left off last
the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference season. Perron is expecting great things for them next year.
Championships were cancelled due to the Libby Parker, a Freshman, was new to the team this year but did not get a chance to
pandemic, Jack did swim in a dual meet swim. Libby was a huge contributor in the gym and in team meetings. Coach Perron
against Monmouth College. He swam the expects that Libby will bring a lot of positive energy to the program in the future.
200 Backstroke, 100 & 200 Butterfly. He Patrick Wahlig, a Sophomore, swam best times in the 50 and 100 Freestyle. Patrick
also swam the butterfly in the 200 & 400 displayed a strong work ethic and was a standout in dryland challenges.
Medley Relays and competed in the 200 & Katrina Waite, a Sophomore, had several best times in Freestyle and Butterfly.
400 Freestyle Relays. Jack looks forward to Last spring, Katrina committed to year-round swimming and has made excellent progress
a full swim season in the upcoming year. this year. She will compete in the USA Swimming State Championships this month.
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR:
I would like to acknowledge Betsy Perron for her many contributions to Many of our Woodlands high school children have swum for Betsy over the
swimming, only one of which is coach of the Falmouth High School swim years. She is a kind, incredibly supportive person with the desire to promote
team. I have had the pleasure of knowing Betsy since her family relocated positive opportunities for others. She is the kind of person everyone would
to Maine and became members of The Woodlands Club in like their child to have as a coach. Over this past year, Betsy
2003. At the time, she and her husband Andy had 4 young has been an advocate to keep athletes actively participating in
children who enrolled in our swim program. We had a lot in sports because she understands how important it is for their
common, both having 4 children around the same ages, as personal well-being. She has creatively provided them with
well as a shared passion for swimming. Betsy served on The opportunities to stay connected and involved. She has shared
Woodlands Club Aquatics/Fitness Committee for 6 years, her passion and knowledge of swimming with so many and will
offering wonderful insight about fitness, swimming and family be sorely missed from Falmouth High School Swimming and
programming. Maine Swimming.
Betsy has been a gift to Maine Swimming and to Falmouth Betsy and her husband Andy will be moving to NH for Andy’s
High School. She has been an official for Maine Swimming, is a position at Dartmouth/Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center as
former Secretary for the Board of Directors of Maine Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education, but will
Swimming, Inc., was the Head Coach of the Falmouth High maintain their Woodlands membership as they plan to be back
School team for 5 years, and the Assistant Coach for 5 years in town often. Betsy will continue to officiate swimming in
prior. She also is a former president of the Board of Directors Maine and New England but will take a year off from coaching.
for the Westbrook Seals, and coached the Seals novice groups. I wish Betsy and Andy well in NH, and look forward to seeing
them around the club when they are in town.
8 | Racquets
USTA SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY, MAY 2ND
12:30PM – 8:00PM
SATURDAY, MAY 8TH
2:00PM – 4:30PM
SATURDAY, MAY 15TH
12:30PM – 5:00PM
SUNDAY, MAY 16TH
12:30PM – 4:00 PM
SUNDAY, MAY 23RD
10:30AM – 6:00PM
CO-ED TRIPLES MIXER During these times, indoor court time
will be very limited, or fully booked.
Outdoor courts are available
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th for online reservations.
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Join us for a fun evening of triples and
games! USTA level 2.5 or higher required.
For more information or to sign up
please email Tom Dillman at:
tdillman@thewoodlands.org
THE WOODLANDS CLUB SPRING 2021 TENNIS PROGRAMS
• APRIL 26 - JUNE 23 •
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Ladies Ladies Doubles Ladies Doubles Ladies Doubles Ladies Doubles Cardio
Advanced 9:30am - 9:30am - 9:30am - 9:30am - Tennis
ADULT
Doubles (3.5+) 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 9:00-10:30am
9:00am -
10:30am Men’s Night Ladies Advanced Beginner
6:30-8:00pm Doubles Ladies
11:00am - 11:00am -
12:30am 12:30pm
JUNIOR
Junior Pro * High 10 & Under Junior Pro * High
4:00-5:30pm Performance Tennis 4:00-5:30pm Performance
4:00-5:30pm 4:00-5:00pm 4:00-5:30pm
* High
Performance * High
5:30-7:00pm Performance
5:00-6:30pm
Registrations are required for all Clinics, both Junior and Adult, and can be found through the court registration website.
Registrations close at noon the day before to allow for proper staffing and court management. Thank you.
Racquets | 9
OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL
Tuesday’s and Saturdays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Come on out and
join in the fun of the pickleball community!
Sign ups can be made through the Spond app.
PRIVATE PLAY
Any Woodlands member can book time on Court 4 or 5, or 6 (outdoor hardcourt)
for a private game on a first come, first serve basis, through the Court Reservation
System on the Club’s website. These games are private and participants are invited by,
and limited to, the individual reserving the court and organizing the game.
INTERESTED IN TRYING OUT PICKLEBALL?
Our pickleball instructor, Tim Lacombe, is here to help.
For more information on private or group lessons,
please email Tim at: tlacombe@thewoodlands.org
BEGINNER PICKLEBALL PROGRAM
Tim Lacombe is hosting a four week Beginner Pickleball Program once again.
They will meet Saturdays, 10:30am to 12:00pm, starting on May 8th, and finishing on May 29th.
A great way to be introduced to the fun sport of pickleball, learn the basics and rules.
Cost is $28.25 per player per clinic. Maximum of 8 participants at each clinic.
Members can sign up through the court reservation website under the events tab.
(Sign-ups are not on the Spond app.)
For more information, please email Tim at: tlacombe@thewoodlands.org
Pickleball
AT THE WOODLANDS CLUB
10 | Golf
DEAR WOODLANDS MEMBER, FROM THE LESSON TEE: Putting 101
The Golf season is now underway and there is Having your eyes directly over the golf ball eliminates
so much to take advantage of this month! some core essential issues that can occur when standing
Golf Lessons, Club Fittings, and the start of our too close or too far away. In many cases, when too far
season’s event calendar are just a few things away, the arc of the putter increases dramatically, causing
happening this month. The Golf Shop is fully a bigger miss and more pressure on hand-eye
stocked with brand new equipment and great coordination. Is your eye over the golf ball when putting?
new lines of Club logo apparel. Here’s an easy way to check!
Please remember, and as a thank you for your Place a ball 1-2 inches away from a wall
support, all member apparel purchases receive and address the ball.
a 15% discount (includes special orders).
Get into posture and rest your head against the wall.
As always, if there is anything we can do for
you, please don’t hesitate to ask. We hope you If this feels like normal address to you GREAT JOB!
have a wonderful May. If this is unusual, begin practicing this way
to help your putting stroke.
Your Woodlands Professional Staff
PLAY WITH YOUR
PROFESSIONAL STAFF!
UPCOMING
PRO AM SCHEDULE:
FALMOUTH
COUNTRY CLUB
MAY 10th
PROUTS NECK
BEFORE
MAY 18th
AFTER
REGISTRATION BRUNSWICK
AVAILABLE MAY 24th
ON FORETEES OLD MARSH
JUNE 1st
May Golf Events
LE
NOW AVAILAB
O N FO R ET EE S
MEN’S & WOMEN’S TWILIGHT LEAGUE THE GOVERNORS CUP
Entry Deadline: May 14th at 5PM Entry Deadline: May 14th at 5PM
More Flexibility in 2021!
You may play your league round anytime be- THE KATAHDIN CUP
tween Monday and Sunday of that week. Just Entry Deadline: May 21st at 5PM
pick up your scorecard in the Golf Shop on the NINE & DINE - Mexico
day of play and find a friend to join you! FUN FUN FUN & a Night Out!
MEN’S OPENING DAY - New Format! Entry Deadline: May 25th at 5PM
Entry Deadline: May 12th at 5PM
WOMEN’S OPENING DAY - New Format!
Entry Deadline: May 13th at 5PMClub Directory | 11
Committee Briefs Front Desk
Front Office Fax
207.781.3104
207.781.5226
Dining Room 207.781.3104 x 164
AQUATICS & FITNESS COMMITTEE Fitness Center 207.781.3104 x 110
April 1 Meeting: Golf Pro Shop 207.781.2890
Welcomed Paula Silsby to committee. Registration for Kiddie Kamp open.
ForeTees reservation sheet relocated the kiddie pool column to the far left of Tennis Pro Shop 207.781.2922
reservation sheet. Youth Orientation Class discussed. A glass tumbler has been
found on two separate occasions at the indoor pool. If a glass should break in the General Manager/COO
pool area, the pool may have to be closed and drained. Young members have swam Rob Schlingmann, CCM, CCE Ext. 101
at big swim meets over the past month. Sports Camp is now at 100% with 126 rschlingmann@thewoodlands.org
campers signed up. Discussion of outdoor covering/structure for camp.
Discussion of Fitness Programs: Golf Fit, Climbing Everest. Masks still mandatory Membership
as recommended by CDC. Mary Anne MacArthur Ext. 102
CLUBHOUSE COMMITTEE mmacarthur@thewoodlands.org
April 13 Meeting:
Food & Beverage update: staffing challenges discussed. Outdoor furniture update. Accounting
Racquets improvements: painting and new carpet installation. Renaming Snack Jay Stone, Controller Ext. 152
Shack discussed. Dedication to Karen Hadley for 30 years of service, a garden or jstone@thewoodlands.org
another feature.
Deanna Pelletier, Accounting Assistant Ext. 122
GOLF COMMITTEE
April 12 Meeting: dpelletier@thewoodlands.org
March in the golf studio was busier than ever! 590 reservations for the month of
march and 1460 reservations since we opened in December of 2020. The driving Aquatics
range and course are now open. New golf balls, range crates, and short game area Beth Streeter, Director of Aquatics Ext. 112
stands should all be coming in very soon. Our new tees should also arrive shortly. bstreeter@thewoodlands.org
The Forward Member tee has been rated by the MSGA. The green tee could be
another month before scores can be posted playing from there. The Sheilla Bernier, Aquatics Assistant Ext. 116
membership is now on a waiting list for golf memberships. Local Rules discussed. sbernier@thewoodlands.org
The tee time system goes live 7 days before at 6AM. Indoor Golf Studio:
Monday 12pm-Close, Tuesday-Sunday 7am-Close *Close will be 15-20 minutes Childcare
before the building closes to accommodate for member pack up and exit. Guests Lynn Dunn, Childcare Provider Ext. 120
allowed for summer (5 visits max). Guest Plan/Cart Plan discussed. The turnstand Fitness
open for the season. Menu includes pre-made sandwiches. Menu will expand
massively once the pool opens. A beverage cart will be available this season Tue, Damian Dow, Director of Fitness Ext. 149
Wed, Fri, Saturday, and Sunday to start and test demand. ddow@thewoodlands.org
GREEN COMMITTEE Food & Beverage
April 12 Meeting: Jacquelyn Gilligan, Co-Dining Room Manager Ext. 103
Superintendent’s Report: Course came through Winter very well, manpower jgilligan@thewoodlands.org
continues to be a problem, plans to aerify early this year. Woods between #10
and #18 to be covered with loam and seeded. Bubbler discussed for pond on #13, Dave Moran, Co-Dining Room Manager Ext. 105
waiting on CMP. New forward tees well received. Note to membership asking them dmoran@thewoodlands.org
to please respect the new forward tees, do not drive carts through them. Alex Williamson, Executive Chef Ext. 107
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE awilliamson@thewoodlands.org
April 6 Meeting:
March Membership Report was discussed and it was noted that all three of our Events
membership categories are quickly filling. Brief discussion held on the April 1st ini- Toni Marie Nappi, Event and Sales Manager Ext. 124
tiation fee increases; Golf $9,500, Recreation $7,500, Junior $3,000, and Corporate tnappi@thewoodlands.org
$19,000. Motion to approve Maureen Bagdan as Committee Chair for a one-year
term, subject to Board approval. Reviewed and discussed the current Priority Wait General & Administrative
List with regards to the order in which leaves of absence members return to active Elizabeth Fox, Receptionist Ext. 100
status. Motion to amend the policy slightly to have returning from leave members reception@thewoodlands.org
be placed on the chronological wait list. One of this year’s goals is to elevate the Caesy Bartlett, Communications Coordinator Ext. 104
membership experience and Rob is here to help make that happen. Our next com-
mittee meeting will be held on May 4th at 5PM. cbartlett@thewoodlands.org
RACQUETS COMMITTEE Golf Shop Ext. 119
No meeting held in April. golfshop@thewoodlands.org
Greens & Grounds
Ryan Minzner, Superintendent 207.781.9954
rminzner@thewoodlands.org
Housekeeping
AVAILABLE LOCKERS Paul Blais, Housekeeping Supervisor Ext. 111
LOCKERS
Annual Rental: $220 Full / $165 Half pblais@thewoodlands.org
Maintenance
Tired of carrying things back and forth to the Club? Tiffany Perkins, Maintenance Director Ext. 128
We have several unoccupied lockers in tperkins@thewoodlands.org
both the Ladies & Mens Locker Rooms. Tennis
If you are interested in renting one, contact us. Harvey McCartney, Director of Tennis Ext. 113
We will provide you with a list of available lockers hmccartney@thewoodlands.org
so that you can select one that best suits your needs.
Tom Dillman, Head Pro Ext. 133
tdillman@thewoodlands.orgCommittee Briefs | Club Directory | 11
Committee Rosters
BOARD OF GOVERNORS AQUATICS/FITNESS GOLF COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE Mike Major, Chair Humaira Ashraf
Kristy Gorsuch, Chair Dave Bagdan Maureen Bagdan
Tom Hyndman Morgan Cohen Josh Ianetta Jaime Berg
President John Fallon Terri Messer Peter Camp
John Murphy Kathi O’Grady Todd Ross
Chris Holdredge Christie Rana Phil O’Sullivan Tim Tobin
Bill Shain Sara Queenan
Vice President Laura Sosnowski
Gary Robinson, Board Liaison
CLUBHOUSE COMMITTEE Chris Holdredge, Board Liaison NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Marie Leavitt Mary Jo Cross, Chair/Board Liaison
Kathi O’Grady, Chair
Treasurer Deb Abbondanza GREEN COMMITTEE
Cindy Maxsimic
Beth Becker David Kelley, Chair
Chris Philbrook
Fred Bopp Mary Brandes
Jane Bopp Peter Leavitt Laurie Hyndman
Meredith Rousseau
Clerk Julie Pochepan John Lemieux
Michael Sosnowski Mike Shay RACQUETS COMMITTEE
Mary Jo Cross Dan Tetu Rob Hanson, Chair
FINANCE COMMITTEE Tate Ficker, Board Liaison Sandy Couch-Kelly
Tate Ficker Marie Leavitt, Chair/Board Liaison Lois Lengyel
Ryan Fleming HUMAN RESOURCE Steve Plain
Kristin Koperniak COMMITTEE Chris Stevenson
Andy Hyland
Stephen Krolikowski Jane Bopp, Chair/Board Liaison Simon Wignall
Jon Pantenburg Tammy Garland Steve Woods
Gary Robinson Chris Holdredge, Board Liaison Chris Holdredge, Board Liaison Regina Kim Yoon
Tom Hyndman, Board Liaison Tom Hyndman, Board Liaison Andy Hyland, Board Liaison
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