August 2018 Newsletter

August 2018 Newsletter

T H E BULLETIN

AUGUST 2018

a newsletter for members of the wilmington country club

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT GaryW. Ferguson

VICE PRESIDENT Melissa Riegel

TREASURER John S.Wellons

SECRETARY Thomas C. Humphrey

DIRECTORS

CLASS OF 2018 D. Michael Gioffre, Jr. Cameron B. McDonald John C. Richmond Edward A.Tarlov MarthaWhite CLASS OF 2019 Richard D. Cates Kimberly A. Ciconte J. Brinton Detwiler Megan S. Greenberg William B. Harman, Jr. Laura Lubin Rossi David E.Wilks Edward K.Wissing HONORARY DIRECTORS Joseph F. Hacker, III Richard H. Keller

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Robert G. Hackett, Jr. Calvert A. Morgan, Jr. Pierre duPont Hayward

Allen M.Terrell, Jr. John F. Porter, III

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE This month, I would like to remind us all of the importance of the Wilmington Country Club Centennial Scholarship Program. As you all point out on a regular basis, the quality of our staff makes or breaks the members’ experience. Attracting and retaining high caliber staff depends on making Wilmington Country Club a great place to work. Particularly in times like these of acute labor shortages, it is not enough to just have competitive wages. We have to have programs that differentiate us as a place to work, and our Centennial Scholarship Program is unique and deeply valued by our employees. Some of our seasonal employees return just for the opportunity of getting a scholarship! Recently, the Centennial Scholarship Committee awarded 19 scholarships to employees or their dependents totaling over $50,000 for the upcoming academic year! Special thanks to the Committee for the time and effort to make this program successful: Jamie Murray (Chair), Mona Abdel-Misih, Jane Castle, John Cochran and Beth Selsor. The continued success of the program depends on contributions from our members.The next time you are asked, I hope we can count on your support.Thank you. Gary Ferguson President

TABLE OF CONTENTS A NOTE FROM PHIL 4 MEMBERSHIP 5 COMMUNICATIONS 7 DINING & SOCIAL 8 EVENT PHOTOS 12 FEATURED EVENTS 18 BRIDGE & BOOK CLUB 20 GROUNDS 22 GOLF 24 RACQUETS 28 FITNESS 30

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A NOTE FROM PHIL Once again, I have various unrelated topics that

• We are beginning to see the apples in the orchard take on a lot of color. Don’t be deceived! Many times they appear ripe long before they are ready for picking. Peter will tag each tree with a green and white ribbon when that fruit is ready. Also, please take the time to lean the picking pole upright against the tree when finished. Not only does it make it easier for the person following you, it also reduces damage to the pickers. Each year, our mowers encounter one or two that are hiding in the grass! • Our newest offering in Fitness is that Elite PT is onsite to provide rehabilitation assistance to our members who may be struggling with “issues”. They are available by appointment on Monday and Thursday afternoons. We expect that as demand grows so will their availability. • A special thank-you! During the busy season, we utilize a fair number of summer employees to supplement our full- time staff. Many of these individuals are college students, working as interns or simply trying to make a few bucks for tuition.They work in all areas from Swim andTennis to Golf and Grounds. I hope you’ll join me and take a moment to share your appreciation for their efforts before they leave. We couldn’t have done it without them. • Be aware that our traditional bus trip to the US Open Tennis Championship is not going to happen this fall. The last few years, interest and attendance have dwindled to the point that it no longer makes sense for us to make the commitment for tickets and the cost of the bus. • Speaking of BusTrips, our pre-Holiday trek to NewYork CityWILL take place onWednesday, December 5th. Details regarding departure/return times will be announced shortly but, for those of you looking to get tickets to a show, which will be the date! • As Club activity increases, there are more opportunities for members to have an impact on their fellow member’s enjoyable use of the facilities.You have written rules governing the “big issues” but the small interactions are left to each member’s consideration for that fellow member. It is the responsibility of every member to create the environment that can be enjoyed by all. How you treat your golf courses, dispose of your trash, extend courtesy in the Fitness Room/ Locker Room and monitor your children’s behavior are just a few examples of areas that can have a tremendous effect on the “person behind you”. Please always be thoughtful of the impact your use has. I know that August is a time when many of you take off for some well-deserved vacation time. I hope you will have an

need to be shared. As always, some subjects are more informational in nature, others are a little deeper. I will leave it to you to decide which is which. • Although seating on the outdoor patio is "first come, first seated", we occasionally have a waiting list for tables. Please check indoors at the podium for availability

rather than simply seating yourself. Also relative to the patio, parents with children seem to particularly enjoy the freedom it provides the kids before or after the meal. Please be sensitive to the impact your kids may be having on the dining experience of others. • I suppose it comes with the season but, on several occasions, young children have been using the main locker areas. Please permit me to remind you of the rule that states “children under the age of 16 and of appropriate gender are permitted in the Locker Rooms to use the bathroom or to change clothes, but must be accompanied by an adult”. If your use of the facility requires more than this, please utilize the Family Locker facility and, again, please be sensitive to the impact your children are having on other members using the Club. • Lobster is the order of the day on August 8th and presents another great opportunity to entertain guests. This particular edition will be held on the Ballroom Patio, (weather permitting) and attire is casual. We’ll provide the bibs. Please make your plans to attend and call for reservations! • Towards the end of the month, on the 29th, our popular “Tapas Night” will be held in the Dining Room. Previous versions have proven to be great evenings to gather with other members, family and guests to share in a very social dining experience. • Congratulations to our kids on the Swim Team. Once again, almost 100 of our youth competed and had another fun and successful season. Thanks to parents, coaches and swimmers for all your effort! • Don’t forget that every Tuesday evening, Pickleball and Bocce are being organized at the Hut. • By now you should all be aware of your Club’s rules governing cell phone use. But did you actually know that it actually addresses all personal electronic devices? The reason I share this detail is that recently we have had a noticeable increase in devices being used to play games, watch videos, etc., without the use of earphones. Silent isn’t just for phone calls . . .

opportunity to spend some time with us as well. Thanks for reading and I’ll see you at the Club! Phil Iannelli General Manager

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MEMBERSHIP

Our upcoming August events provide the perfect opportunity to showcaseWilmington Country Club to friends and family that may have expressed interest in membership.With Lobster Night on the 8th,Tapas Night on the 29th and of course the always popular Friday Happy Hour, there will be plenty of activity to impress. If you have any questions regarding membership or the proposal process, please feel free to reach out to me anytime. In addition, Meghan Spero, Membership Development and Communications Manager, is a great Club resource to assist throughout the process. She can be reached by calling (302) 655-6171. We look forward to seeing you this August! Melissa Riegel Membership Committee Chairwoman

Please welcome the following new members when you see them at the Club.

AUGUST MEMBER MILESTONES Mrs. AlisonW.Terrell 15 Dr. Parviz Sorouri 25 Mr. Stanley M. Diver 50 Mr. Randolph Barton, Jr. 65 Mr. H. David Lunger 65 Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins 70 NEWLY ELECTED JUNIOR MEMBERS Beckett Chipman IN MEMORIAM The Board of Directors, members and staff of Wilmington Country Club extend their sincerest sympathy to the family of:

Michele Gioffre Smith

AUGUST EMPLOYEE MILESTONES Barbara Henderson Manager of Banquets, 34Years

Andres Rebollo Senior Equipment Operator/Spray Technician, 16Year

Justin Best Chef de Partie, 14Years

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5K FUN RUN/WALK

8 : 00 AM CHECK IN

8 : 30 AM START T IME

RUN/WALK ON YOUR OWN OR AS A FAMI LY ! GUESTS WELCOME ! $25/PERSON  ENTRY INCLUDES EVENT T - SHIRT , POST - RUN PARTY , AND CONTRIBUT ION TO WCC CENTENNI AL SCHOLARSHI P FUND . THE POOL WI LL OPEN EARLY FOR POST - RUN SWIMMING AND CONT INENTAL BREAKFAST .

REGISTER BY CALL ING THE FRONT DESK (302) 655 - 61 7 1 .

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DID YOU KNOW?

• WCC served as a hospital for victims of the Spanish influenza epidemic back in 1918.

• We now serve almond milk in Café 1901!

• We now have three brand new sets of Family Golf Tees on the North Course.

be part of the " IN " crowd I N S T A G R A M Share your story with us by following @wilmingtoncc1901 and using #wilmingtoncc on Instagram! • Squash floors use to be painted white which would help to reflect light to make the court brighter. It also created more of color contrast with the squash ball. As the floors were painted, they became slippery if they were wet from sweat. To combat this they add sanded or silicone chips into the paint (a lot like a paddle tennis court).WCC stripped the paint off of their courts in 1994. In order to remove the paint they had to use a serious noxious paint remover. It stunk up the squash building for days, but the squash court floors had a nice deep colored maple squash floor.This made the play better, but within three years the floors were removed and a new suspension floors were added.

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WINES OF THE MONTH

DOMAINE PETRONI Corsica, France

DOMAINE PETRONI WHITE $7.50/Glass $28.00/Bottle

100% Vermentinu

The Domaine Petroni white has a golden color with greenish glints and is expressive on the nose with a mixture of white fruits such a peach and white flowers. Lively on the palate with good balance and a long ripe finish.

August’s wine of the month finds us on the island of Corsica, of the southern coast of France. Not a particularly popular area for wine but these three selections are perfect for summer and are reflective of the island’s climate and topography. Domaine Petroni has been growing grapes on the banks of Lake Diana since 1885. It is an idyllic location on the east coast of Corsica, drenched in bountiful sunlight and overlooking the tranquility of the Mediterranean Sea. The winery is operated by the Ramazotti brothers. 8

90 pts Wine Enthusiast

DOMAINE PETRONI RED $7.50/Glass $28.00/Bottle

DOMAINE PETRONI ROSE $7.50/Glass $28.00/Bottle

50% Niellucciu, 35% Syrah, 15% Grenache

50% Niellucciu, 35% Sciaccarellu, 15% Grenache

This red has a ruby hue with violent hints. The nose offers aromas of strawberries, black currant and raspberries. It is supple on the palate with subtle roasted notes. The finish is ample with silky tannins and good length. Perfect with grilled red meat and pizza!

Pale in color, the wine is rich and intense of the nose, displaying floral and fresh fruit aromas and a touch of minerality. On the palate, the wine is long-lingering and refreshing.

90 pts Wine Spectator

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A NOTE FROM OUR CLUBHOUSE MANAGER

Believe it or not summer is winding down and fall will be here before we know it! With that comes fun fall activities and holiday planning. We are already looking forward to the 5k Fun Run and our Halloween Party. As we get closer to winter, let us help you this holiday season by hosting your function here, ordering a holiday gift basket for that hard-to-buy-for hostess, or getting some sweet treats from the pastry shop!

Christine Jordan Clubhouse Manager

PLEASE WELCOME SAM KEMPTER SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR We are very excited to announce the addition of our new Special Events Coordinator Samantha (Sam) Kempter. Many of you already know Sam, having worked for the past 18 months as the Club’s Lead Banquet Server. Her warm and welcoming personality paired with her excitement for planning events is a perfect addition to the banquet events team. She is excited to hit the ground running in this new role while working closely with Barbara Henderson.We welcome you to stop by and say hello the next time you are around the Club!

FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR

E V E R Y F R I D A Y A T P U B 3 7 5 : 0 0 PM - 7 : 0 0 PM

F E A T U R I NG F OO D & D R I N K S P E C I A L S !

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FOOD SERVICE HOURS

TAVERN & GRILLE WEEKLY SPECIALS JULY 31ST THROUGH AUGUST 5TH Grilled Chicken Primavera over Fettuccine, Garlic Bread

MONDAY No Clubhouse Food Service Hut: Opens at 5:00 pm Poolside Café: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm TUESDAY Dining Room: Closed Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Pub37: Opens at 10:45 am Café 1901: Opens at 11:00 am Hut: Opens at 5:00 pm Poolside Café: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm WEDNESDAY Dining Room: Closed Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Pub37: Opens at 10:45 am Café: 1901 Opens at 11:00 am Hut: Closed Poolside Café: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm THURSDAY Dining Room: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Pub37: Opens at 10:45 am Café: 1901 Opens at 11:00 am Hut: Closed Poolside Café: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm FRIDAY Dining Room: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm Pub37: Opens at 10:45 am Café 1901: Opens at 11:00 am Hut: Opens at 5:00 pm Poolside Café: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm SATURDAY

AUGUST 7TH THROUGH AUGUST 12TH Beef Bourguignon over Buttered Parsley Noodles

AUGUST 14TH THROUGH AUGUST 19TH RoastedVegetable Lasagna, Green Vegetable, Garlic Bread

AUGUST 21ST THROUGH AUGUST 26TH Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Choice of Green Beans or Cole Slaw AUGUST 28TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3RD Beef Stir Fry with CrispVegetables in an Orange Ginger Sauce over Rice

--- Specials cost $13.95 and include choice of soup or salad. Reservations in the Tavern/Grille for parties of 5 or more are appreciated. AUGUST MONTHLY DESSERTS

BLACK CURRANT CHARLOTTE Dark Chocolate Sauce, Coconut Rum Anglaise LEMON SEMIFREDDO Raspberry Coulis, Almond Praline, Limoncello Soaked Pound Cake, Summer Berries

Dining Room: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm Pub37: Opens at 10:45 am Café 1901: Opens at 11:00 am Hut: Closed Poolside Café: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm SUNDAY Dining Room: Closed Tavern/Grille: 10:30 am - 8:00 pm Pub37: Opens at 10:45 am Café 1901: Opens at 11:00 am Hut: Closed Poolside Café: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm 11

HOT FUDGE CAKE Salty Caramel Ice Cream, Roasted Spanish Peanuts,Whipped Cream

PEACH COBBLER Crème Fraîche

VANILLA BEAN CRÈME BRÛLÉE

ICE CREAM OR SORBET

night in nantucket friday, june 29th

fourth of july

farm to table saturday, july 7th

WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8TH LOBSTER NIGHT

WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17TH FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 6:00 PM THE HUT Come out and play Bocce, Pickleball, or Croquet with our pros and members and have a drink in The Hut.

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM BALLROOM PATIO

4 Course Maine Lobster Dinner $42/Person

Casual attire welcome, jackets not required. Make your reservation with the Front Desk (302) 655-6171.

WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB

SAVE THE DATE!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29TH TAPAS NIGHT 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM DINING ROOM

WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH JUNIOR RACQUETS FEST 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Meant to be shared among friends, each small plate ordered arrives at your table when ready. This style of dining allows you to try various dishes including curedmeats and cheeses, vegetables, salads, meats, and seafood... something for everyone! We recommend 2-3 plates per person as all items are served a la carte allowing you to build the meal you want!

Jackets required. Make your reservation with the Front Desk (302) 655-6171.

AUGUST 2018

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4 Sign Ups Begin for September Member-Guest TopYour Own Pizza All Day in the Café!

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1 Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm 9-Holers Red Tee Low Gross 9:00 am Front North

Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pub37 Margarita Tennis Mixed Doubles 6:00 pm

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am Sign Ups Begin for Labor Day Member-Guest

9-Hole Putting Championship 1:00 pm

11 USTA Middle States 55 Interdistrict Tennis Men’s Match Play Matches 10:00 am Tee Times South Course TopYour Own Pizza All Day in the Café!

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8 Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm 9-Holers Step Aside Scramble 9:00 am Front South Lobster Night 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ballroom Patio

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5 BBOP Quarterfinals End North Course Sr. Club Championship Match Play Semis End North Course Mixed 2-Ball Quarterfinals End North Course

Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pub37 Junior Sports Camps End USTA Middle States 55 Interdistrict Tennis Match Play Qualifying Ends

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am 9-Holers Ladies’ Twilight 5:00 pm Front North

18-Holers Best 2 of 4 8:30 am South Course Tuesday League: Pickleball & Bocce

No Clubhouse Food Service

Hut Open 5:00 pm BBOP Semis Begin North Course Sr. Club Championship Match Play Finals Begin North Course Sr./Super Sr. Handicap Finals Begin North Course

6:00 pm The Hut

Mixed 2-Ball Semis Begin North Course

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12 USTA Middle States 55 Interdistrict Tennis South Course Aerification 3:00 pm

Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pub37 Friday Night Lights

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am President’s Cup Finals Begins South Course

South Course Aerification Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm 18-Holers Sixes 8:30 am North Course

South Course Aerification Junior Hersheypark Tennis Exchange Match Tuesday League: Pickleball & Bocce

No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm South Course Aerification

6:00 pm The Hut

6:00 pm The Hut

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Farm to Table 6:30 pm Cocktails 7:00 pm Dinner TopYour Own Pizza All Day in the Café!

Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pub37

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am Mixed Twilight 5:30 pm Front North

18-Holers BBOP 8:30 am North Course Tuesday League: Pickleball & Bocce

No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm

6:00 pm The Hut

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Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pub37 Junior Tennis & Squash Camps End

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am BBOP Finals Begin North Course Mixed 2-Ball Finals Begin North Course Sign Ups Begin for Annual Mem- ber-Guest

North Course Aerification 3:00 pm Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm 9-Holers Swings & Putts 9:00 am South Course Tapas Night 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dining Room

North Course Aerification 3:00 pm 18-Holers Best 1 of 3 8:30 am South Course Tuesday League: Pickleball & Bocce

No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm North Course Aerification 3:00 pm

North Course Aerification 3:00 pm BBOP Semis End North Course Sr. Club Championships Match Play Finals End North Course Sr./Super Sr. Handi- cap Finals End Mixed 2-Ball Semis End North Course

6:00 pm The Hut

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THURSDAY BRIDGE NEWS Need a partner? Call Mary Jo Fidance (652-5570) and leave a message stating the date you need a partner!

BRIDGE HIGHLIGHTS

THURSDAY MORNINGS - 9:30 AM Louise Roselle, Chair, (302) 421-3603 Ginny Kuhn,Vice-Chair, (302) 656-3801 Lou Ann Carter, Bridge Manager, (302) 652-6709

August 16th - Swiss Team Game September 13th - International Fund Game

JUNE 28TH First Place: North - South

Left to Right:Tony Cardinal, Louise Roselle, Arnie Fisher Congrats Tony Cardinal for earning his Life Master in Bridge! MONTCHANIN SOCIAL DUPLICATE BRIDGE WEDNESDAYS Lunch Buffet - 12:30 pm Bridge - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm If you are interested in joining our group or have any questions, please call Marina Tarlov at 658-1532.

Section A: Eleanor Brown - Pat Sinex Section B: Toni Battaglia - Marion Borden

First Place: East - West Section A & B: Theo Corroon (Guest) - Joanne Bahr

JULY 5TH First Place: North - South Section A & B: Nancy Diver - Barbara Mitchell

First Place: East - West Section A: Susan Herrmann - Steve Herrmann Section B: Marion Borden - Toni Battaglia Section C: Patricia Bussard - CindyWright JULY 12TH First Place: North - South Section A: Tita Abello (Guest) - Charlotte Bispham Section B: Winkie Gummey - Jane D’Alonzo Section C: Joan Connolly - Theo Corroon (Guest) First Place: East - West Section A & B: Eleanor Maroney (Guest) - Eleanor Brown Section C: Nancy Barlow - Bill Barlow

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BOOK CLUB Our Tuesday, August 7th selection is Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr. In 2009, when Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bill Dedman discovered a palatial home for sale that had been unoccupied for almost sixty years, he stumbled onto a story of immense wealth, reckless spending and tremendous loss. He found a healthy, although eccentric, heiress who had been living in a NewYork City hospital room for the past twenty years rather than in her beautiful estate in Santa Barbara or her three Fifth Avenue apartments or her lovely Connecticut chateau. And, she wasn’t even sick! Her father had amassed a fortune by the nineteenth century gilded age and left his daughter Huguette one fifth of it when he died.Why was she having to sell off her valuable assets to pay bills? Was she in control of her fortune or controlled by those managing it? Join us at 4:00 pm on the 7th as Janice Conner leads the discussion of this story of the mysterious, reclusive Huguette Clark and the spending of her fortune.What went wrong? Our September selection is Jason Fagone’s thrilling book, The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America’s Enemies . Fagone says the book is “about a code-breaking Quaker poet who caught gangsters, hunted Nazis and helped with the world wars, only to be left out of the history books by men”. It’s time the world learns about this capable, dedicated woman. Read the book – it’s a page turner!

SPECIAL BRIDGE LESSON & LUNCHEON WITH ARNIE

“WHAT IS THE QUESTION? TO SLAM OR NOT TO SLAM?”

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST BALLROOM 9:00 AM CHECK IN 9:30 AM LESSON START $38/Person - Lesson & Luncheon Please sign up at the Front Desk with your table of 4.You will play all of the hands with only your table. Call Mary Jo Chandler with any questions (302) 622-9363.

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A NOTE FROM GROUNDS

AUGUST AERATION Timing of agronomic programs often is more important than the implementation of the programs themselves. In our efforts to provide consistent playing conditions throughout the golfing season, weather always plays a key role in decision making. In the Spring, we face cold/wet conditions that limit the growth of the grasses. Summer brings extended periods of heat and traffic that can be detrimental to conditions on the playing surfaces if proper care is not taken. Fall, particularly early months, may sometimes remain too dry, which limits proper healing going into Winter dormancy. As we look ahead to the planned Aeration programs of both golf courses later this month, we would like to take a moment to explain why this is the proper timing. In general, Aeration of our playing surfaces is designed as an offensive strategy to

strengthen the health of the grass by providing more vigorous rooting in the underlying soil. The stronger the root system is going into stressful periods of weather, the longer we are able to maintain desired playing conditions. Extended periods of hot and dry conditions, such as we have found ourselves in for the past several weeks, inevitably force us into a defensive position trying to maintain the health of the grasses. These include modifying or reducing some of our more aggressive programs like vertical grooming and light sand topdressing in an effort to avoid unnecessary damage that would be compounded by slow recovery during stressful periods. While these two necessary processes aid in surface smoothness/uniformity and ultimately provide us with adequate ball roll and green speed, they can both be detrimental when performed at the wrong time. One of the main goals with our Aeration program is to encourage the health of creeping bentgrass populations over Poa annua, which is largely considered a weed in the Mid-Atlantic region. The month of August is the peak of the summer growing season and Poa annua is easily out competed by more aggressive growth from creeping bentgrass. Anytime that you open holes in the playing surfaces is an opportunity for Poa annua to invade. Performing this process at this time of year limits that potential as much as possible and gives us the best chance to keep our playing surfaces “clean.” We are also looking to return to normal playing conditions in the shortest window possible. Even though the August heat can prove stressful for maintaining adequate moisture in the soil, this is a time when the creeping bentgrass is growing most vigorously. Coming on the heels of our busiest months of play on the golf courses, aeration is a much-needed relief and recovery from excessive traffic and other normal play injury on all the playing surfaces. While the August aeration timing is often viewed as a major inconvenience particularly as both golf courses may seem to be coming into their prime condition, this window of maintenance opportunity provides us with the time to accomplish perhaps the most critical program of this, and every year, necessary to provide great conditioning and playability through the rest of the Fall playing season and beyond.

Dan Pierson Director of Grounds

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A NOTE FROM THE GOLF SHOP July was a great month! It started with fireworks and our well attended Holiday Tournament. The month concluded with all of our Club Championships. Congratulations to our 2018 Club Champions: Blake Hinckley, Nicoll Keeney, and Jeff Homer, as well as all of our flight winners. In August, many of our Annual Championships move into their Semi-Final and Final rounds. The last month of summer also marks another chance to participate in our Summer Junior Golf Camps before fall programming begins. Take advantage of these summer days to come out and enjoy the club!

Michael Shank, PGA Director of Golf

UPCOMING EVENTS MEN’S MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

The defending champion, Jared Green, will be looking to defend the title as Men’s Match Play Champion. The qualification process starts on July 31st and lasts until August 10th.To qualify, members must declare their intention to qualify by registering their name on the qualifying sheet located outside of the Golf Shop. They will then post an 18-hole score from the blue tees of the South Course.This score must be attested by another male member, and we will take the low 7 qualifying scores for the event. The Men’s Match Play quarterfinals will be played on Saturday,August 11th with starting times beginning at 10:00 am on the South Course. The semifinals and finals for the event will be played on Sunday, August 12th with starting times beginning at 8:00 am and 1:00 pm respectively. AUGUST GOLF EVENTS Monday,August 6th : Men’s Senior Club Championship – Finals Begin Monday,August 6th : Men’s Senior/Super Senior Handicap Championship – Semifinals Begin Thursday,August 9th : 9 Hole Ladies Twilight (5:00 pm Shotgun North Course) Friday,August 10th : Men’s Match Play Qualifying Ends (South Course) Saturday,August 11th : Men’s Match Play – Quarterfinals (10:00 amTee Times South Course) Sunday,August 12th : Men’s Match Play – Semifinals & Finals (8:00 am & 1:00 pmTee Times South Course) Sunday,August 12th -Wednesday,August 15th : South Course Aerification (South Course Closes at 3:00 pm on August 12th) Monday,August 13th : Mixed Two-Ball Championship - Semifinals Begin Thursday,August 16th : Men’s President’s Cup - Finals Begin

Thursday,August 23rd : Mixed Twilight (5:30 pm Shotgun North Course) Sunday,August 26th -Wednesday,August 29th : North Course Aerification (North Course Closes at 3:00 pm on August 26th) Thursday,August 30th : Men’s Better Ball of Partners – Finals Begin Thursday,August 30th : Senior/Super Senior Handicap Championship – Finals Begin

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RECAP MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Blake Hinckley outlasted a tough field of competitors to earn his first Men’s Club Championship title with a three round score of 225. Finishing in a tie for second place was Jeff Ciconte and Matt Smith with a tournament score of fourteen-over par, 227.   Fourth-place honors went to Joey Fragomele, who posted a great finishing round of four-over par, 75, to bring his tournament total to sixteen-over par, 229.  There was a tie for fifth-place between Randy Mitchell and Tim Porter with a tournament total of eighteen-over par, 231.  Jared Green took home seventh place honors at nineteen-over par, 232.  There was a tie for eighth-place between Bret Morris, Steve Walczak and Trippe Wayman with scores of twenty-over par, 233, for the tournament.  Trippe Wayman recorded the low final round score of 72. All of these competitors earned an invitation to the Champions Dinner. In the First Flight, we had a great round of seven-over par, 78, posted by our champion, Erik Bradley who edged out the first-round leader, Bill Fasy by one-stroke.  In the second flight, Yogi Patel emerged victorious with a second-round score fourteen-over par, 85, to take a one-shot victory over Jim Ehret and Matt McIlrath.  Our Flight Winners also earned an invitation to the Champions Dinner.  

WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP Our 2018 Women's Club Champion is defending champion Nicoll Keeney! Mrs. Keeney shot a career best round of 75 in the second round to win by one stroke after 36 holes of Individual Stroke Play. Congratulations to our Champ Flight Low Gross Runner - Up, Megan Perry. Flight Winners also included Champ Flight Gross Winner Pam Brown, First Flight Gross Winner Danielle Lunger and Second Flight Gross Winner Mary Harding Cist.  In our net divisions, First Flight 1st Net Winner was Jan Hobbs and 2nd Place Net Winner was Cathy Klocko. Finally, the 1st Place Net Winner for the Second Flight was Ellen Cannon.

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RECAP JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Champion: Jeff Homer Runner-Up: Matt Homer

GOLF SHOP Monday: Closed Tuesday - Friday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm BAG ROOM Monday: 12:00 pm - Dusk Tuesday - Friday: 7:30 am - Dusk Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 7:00 am - Dusk

9-Hole Champion: Michael Dignazio 9-Hole Runner-up: Avery McCrery 5-Hole Champion: Beckett Chipman 5-Hole Runner-up: Parker Alivernini

HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT The team of Neal and Kevin Levitsky came out on top of the Holiday Tournament with a net score of 165. Dan Dreisbach and Srini Raju were second with a 166, Scott Hall/Jack Hall and Gary Ferguson/Rich Brezski tied for 3rd at 170, Zach Chipman and Mike Smolenski were 5th at 171. Jared Green and Tim Porter won 1st gross at 179. In the competition for low format winners Mark Aitken/Ben Palaisa won Scramble, Kert Anzilotti/ Rick Stover won Select Drive Alternate Shot, Zach Chipman/Mike Smolenski won Two Man Aggregate, and Carlisle Peet/Jack Peet won the Better Ball of Partners. MEN’S JULY MEMBER GUEST TOURNAMENT Congratulations to the team of Scott Porter, guest David Luscombe, guest Terry Holt, and Matt Beardwood for their win in the July Member Guest. Their foursome fired a net score of 129, besting Jim Pettit and BooWhite’s team on a match of cards.

DRIVING RANGE August 1st - august 5th Monday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday,Thursday, & Friday: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday (Clean Pick): 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday & Holidays: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday (Clean Pick): 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

August 5th - august 31st Monday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday,Thursday, & Friday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday (Clean Pick): 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday & Holidays: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday (Clean Pick): 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

WOMEN’S PUTTING CHAMPIONSHIP Bernadette Murphy took the top prize for the first time in the Annual Putting Championship on July 12th. Mrs. Murphy defeated seven time Putting Champion Gail Anderson in the final match.

COURSE OPENING Monday: 9:00 am Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 am Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 7:30 am SNACK BARS North Course: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm South Course: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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WOMEN’S EIGHTEEN-HOLE GOLFERS Jan Hobbs President Nicoll Keeney-DiDomenico Vice-President Pam McCrery Treasurer Catherine Dean-Gooderham Secretary So hard to believe that our event schedule is at the mid-season mark. Participation remains strong with both weekly events and major tournaments. Thank you to all who make our golf fun and challenging. OUR MAJOR TOURNAMENT WINNERS FOR JULY Memorial Better Ball of Partners tournament was won by the teamof Jan Hobbs andNicoll Keeney, winning on the 18th hole. Runner up team was Gail Anderson and Lori Ehret. Congratulations! Putting Championship was held on July 12th with 12 women participating. Congratulations to Bernadette Murphy, our 2018 Putting Champion and Gail Anderson, Runner-up. President’s Cup tournament is well under way, and this individual match play event continues through September. WCC Women’s Club Championship was also held in late July (after my deadline). 16 players, divided into three flights, battled each other and the weather. Look for announcements of all the winners in the Club news. IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR AUGUST Guest Day Event sign up opens August 7th. MixedTwilight will be held on August 23rd at 5:30pm. Cocktails and dinner to follow. President’s Cup, 3rd round, must be completed by August 28th. I checked the DWGA website recently and there are numerous tournaments and open days listed. Our liaison is Peggy Babiarz. Peggy joined our 18-Hole Group this year. Check it out!Welcome our newest 18-Hole member, Pam Tikellis. Pam played in her first 18-Hole Tuesday event, and won. Way to go…Congratulations! WOMEN’S NINE-HOLE GOLFERS Rita Kingery Cook President Tiny Mulvena Vice President Claudia Peters Treasurer

AUGUST'S "HEAD TO TOE" PROMOTION IN THE GOLF SHOP Special August“Head-to-Toe”Promotion – each Men’s, Women’s, or junior golf shirt/top purchased from the shop in the month of August qualifies you for a one entry in the “Head to Toe” contest. On September 1st, one name will be drawn from eligible entries and that winner will receive a FREE full outfit including a hat/ visor, shirt, shorts/skort, socks and shoes! Please stop by the Golf Shop for full details.

JUNE 27TH - STEP-ASIDE SCRAMBLE 1st Place - Marilyn Pennella, Susan DiPietro, Patrice Sysko, PatsyWalls 2nd - Claudia Peters, Judy Orth, Gerrie Pacini, Diane Ciconte 3rd - Ruth Handler, Audrey Fasy, Rita Cook, Carolyn Dreisbach

JULY 11TH - FEWEST PUTTS

1st Place - Kathy Perry 2nd - Roz Freeman 3rd Tie - Chris Campbell and Carroll Shannon

JULY 18TH - STEP-ASIDE SCRAMBLE 1st Place - Katherine Hoopes, Audrey Fasy, Melissa Riegel, Gail Mumford 2nd - Joan Gee, Kathy Perry, Janice Conner, Pat Ripsom 3rd Tie - Becky Dickinson, Judy Orth, Patrice Sysko, KayWilke Marilyn Pennella,Vicki Novak, Joy Honig New members may join by contacting Ruth Handler at [email protected] or (302) 740-9201.

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A NOTE FROM RACQUETS

ADULT TENNIS

In August our racquets program continues for tennis and squash. We offer 11 different adult clinics and cardio tennis classes throughout the week for ladies and men. Our sports camp program continues through Friday, August 10th and our junior tennis and squash camps run the entire month of August through the 31st. OnTuesday nights in August we hold our weekly pickleball and bocce nights for all members. Come out and play and enjoy a drink in the hut beginning at 6:00 pm on Tuesday nights.

MONDAY 9:00 am - 10:15 am Ladies' 3.0 Tennis Clinic

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Men’s CardioTennis

TUESDAY 9:00 am - 10:15 am Ladies' Tennis Clinics: 3.5 & Above, 3.0 & Below

We are also hosting an Adult Tennis Mixer on Friday, August 3rd and a Friday Night Lights with pickleball and bocce on Friday, August 17th both beginning at 6:00 pm. For those members that are here at the Club in August we hope you will come out and enjoy playing tennis, squash, pickleball, or bocce.

WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 10:00 am Ladies' CardioTennis THURSDAY 9:00 am - 10:15 am Ladies' Tennis Clinic 3.5 & Above 9:00 am - 10:15 am Ladies' Singles Clinic 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mixed CardioTennis FRIDAY 9:00 am - 10:00 am Ladies' CardioTennis SATURDAY 8:00 am - 9:00 am Men’s CardioTennis

See you on the courts.

Ed McQuillin Racquets Director

UPCOMING EVENTS Friday,August 3rd : Mixed Doubles Tennis, 6:00 pm Tuesday,August 7th : Pickleball and Bocce, 6:00 pm Friday,August 10th : Junior Sports Camps End Friday,August 10th - Sunday,August 12th : USTA Men’s 55 Interdistrict Tennis Tuesday,August 14th : Pickleball and Bocce, 6:00 pm Friday,August 17th : Friday Night Lights with Pickleball and Bocce, 6:00 pm Tuesday,August 21st : Pickleball and Bocce, 6:00 pm Tuesday,August 28th : Pickleball and Bocce, 6:00 pm Friday,August 31st : Junior Tennis and Squash Camps End Tuesday, September 4th - Sunday, September 30th : Tennis Club Championships Saturday, September 15th : Men’s Tennis Member Guest on the Grass, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sunday, September 16th : Delaware Doubles Challenge, Men’s, Ladies', and Mixed Doubles with a Barbeque, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Monday, September 24th : Biden Tennis Event, 1:00 pm Friday, September 28th : Junior Racquets Fest, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

9:00 am - 10:30 am Men’s Tennis Round Robin

9:00 am - 10:00 am Ladies' CardioTennis

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SQUASH NEWS

JUNIOR SUMMER CAMPS Summer camps are winding down, however you can still sign up for the remaining weeks or days! Click here to view the summer camp schedule WCC SWIM TEAM

SINGLES & DOUBLES ROUND ROBIN Mondays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm To sign up for programs, please contact the Racquet Shop [email protected]

COACHING CORNER Over the next few months I’ll be doing a series on “Styles of Squash”.There are numerous styles of play and I will discuss the pros and cons of the style as well as the strategy against that type of player. OUR FIRST STYLE WILL BE: THE ATTACKER This player typically hits many winners, particularly into the front court.They use their own weapons as opposed to exploiting weaknesses. Usually high pace and tempo with volleys, including returns of serve. Looks to volley in short when given the chance.

Pros : Keeps opponent from getting set up. Keeps rallies short. They are proactive, and make opponents reactive. Has great offensive speed to keep tempo high.

Cons : Can be tiring. Does not like change of pace. Likes high tempo and quick rallies.

Boys 6U SwimWinner: Alex Moritz Boys 8U SwimWinner: Max Vattilana Boys 10U SwimWinner: Jamie Brinsfield Boys 12U SwimWinner: Brody Gravuer Boys 14U SwimWinner: Bo Gravuer Boys Open SwimWinner: Sam Ashley Girls 6U SwimWinner: Elise Hopkins Girls 8U SwimWinner: Lizzie Sensing Girls 8U SwimWinner: Elizabeth Spagnolo Girls 10U SwimWinner: Evelyn Bilek Girls 12U SwimWinner: Meghan Mumford Girls 14U SwimWinner: Audrey Bilek Boys 8U DivingWinner: Max Vattilana Boys 10U DivingWinner:Tyler Gordon Open Boys DivingWinner: AP Rossi Girls 8U DivingWinner: Elizabeth Spagnolo Girls 10U DivingWinner: Evelyn Bilek Girls 12U DivingWinner: Campbell Bunch

STRATEGIES AGAINST THE ATTACKER:

• Make sure serves hit sidewall • Move up in the court to guard the front wall and absorb pressure • Hit straight drops and counter drops • Hit returns straight and low • Play the high and wide game • Keep the opponent behind you and make them shoot from behind • Hit what you know you can cover

KEEP IN MIND:

• Pace is how fast the ball is moving. • Tempo is the amount of time in between hits.

• Offensive speed means a players moves to the ball quickly to attack. • Defensive speed means a player is using speed to defend. (The Runner)

Ed Chilton Assistant Director of Racquets

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FITNESS NEWS ELITE PHYSICAL THERAPY Appointments starting at 1:00 pm

PERSONAL TRAINING Our Fitness Staff is on site with our group exercise instructors and personal trainers. Members can schedule a personal training session with any of our personal trainers: Rick Howard, Corey Ryan, Chris Weiss, Maria Lucey and Beth Sheehy.

Members who are Elite Physical therapy patients have the option of scheduling appointments at the Club. Appointments can be made by contacting Elite Physical Therapy directly at (302) 274- 2332. Members who are interested in receiving physical therapy treatment are welcome to stop by the Fitness Center for more information.

ONE HOUR PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS OR FITNESS PROFILE Individual: $67 Package of 5: $310 ($62/hour) Package of 10: $570 ($57/hour) 2 people: $40/person 3 people: $30/person 4 people: $25/person 5 or more people: $20/person MASSAGE GROUP PERSONAL FITNESS SESSIONS

ASSISTANT FITNESS DIRECTOR CHRIS WEISS IS TPI CERTIFIED!

Our Assistant Fitness Director, Chris Weiss, is now TPI Certified! "Designed for golf teaching professionals, medical practitioners and fitness trainers, the TPI Certification program is an evidence based, educational pathway designed to teach industry professionals how to increase player performance through a deep understanding of how the body functions during the golf swing." Call or stop in the Fitness Center for more details on a TPI specialized Fitness Program.

EXERCISE OF THE MONTH: TRAP BAR DEADLIFT

Tracy, Susan, and Vicki have set aside available hours each week but request at least twenty-four hours advance notice, as they are not onsite staff. Some time slots are already filled; other hours may be available.

TRACY HALTERMAN therapeutic Wednesday:12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm SUSAN BROWN therapeutic Monday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Tuesday Evening

VICKI RUDAWSKY sports Tuesday &Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Director of Fitness, Rick Howard, demonstrates how to properly execute a Trap Bar Deadlift.

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WCC GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

YOGA CLASSES

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

SATURDAY SUNDAY

Boot Camp Beth Sheehy

Hot Vinyasa Beth Sheehy

Boot Camp Beth Sheehy

Hot Vinyasa Beth Sheehy

6:00 am

Golf Fitness (Fitness Center) Corey Ryan

Golf Fitness (Squash Building) Corey Ryan *Foundations (90°) Mary Currie

Golf Fitness (Fitness Center) Corey Ryan

7:00 am

AquaFitness

AquaFitness

AquaFitness

*Foundations (90°) Mary Currie

*Foundations (90°) Mary Currie

FIT Maria Lucey

FIT Maria Lucey

7:15 am

TRX Chris Weiss

FIT Fusion Beth Sheehy (Every other Saturday beginning 6/2) Krysta Lafferty

*Foundations (90°) Mary Currie

8:00 am

*Balance Mary Currie 45 minute class

*Balance Mary Currie 45 minute class

8:15 am

*Warm Yoga Flow Mary Currie

*Warm Yoga Flow Mary Currie Tri Fit Mary Harrison

*Warm Yoga Flow Mary Currie Tri Fit Mary Harrison

8:30 am

9:00 am

Shape Up (Fitness Center) Beth Sheehy

*Warm Yoga Flow Mary Currie

9:15 am

*Foundations (75°) Mary Currie 45 minute class Senior Fitness Mary Harrison (Beginner Level)

9:45 am

10:00 am

Restorative Yoga Beth Sheehy

10:30 am

6:15 pm Warm Yoga Flow Beth Sheehy

Restorative Yoga Beth Sheehy

X-17 Beth Sheehy

GROUP EXERCISE AND YOGA RATES GROUP EXERCISE AND YOGA RATES

$14/Session *$16/Premium Session $140 Unlimited 30 Day Rate $380 Unlimited 90 Day Rate All classes are one hour in length unless otherwise noted. Limited space and pre-registration is preferred. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting. Due to the overwhelming response to our classes, if you sign up for a class and do not attend without canceling at least 24 hours in advance, you will be charged even if you have an unlimited package. Sign up online at wilmingtoncc.com or call (302) 655-6171 ext. 2113. $14/Session *$16/Premium Session $140 Unlimited 30 Day Rate $380 Unlimited 90 Day Rate All classes are one hour in length unless otherwise noted. Limited space and pre-registration is preferred.Walk-ins welcome, space permitting. Due to the overwhelming response to our classes, if you sign up for a class and do not attend without canceling at least 24 hours in advance, you will be charged even if you have an unlimited package. Sign up online at wilmingtoncc.com or call (302) 655-6171 ext. 2113.

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Philip Iannelli, CCM General Manager Keith VanYahres Assistant General Manager Christine Jordan Clubhouse Manager

Tip Tribbitt, CEC Executive Chef Barbara Henderson Manager of Banquets Donna Schroeder

Controller Susan Mathias Administrative Assistant Meghan Spero, PGA Membership Development and Communications Manager Dan Pierson Director of Grounds Michael Shank, PGA Director of Golf Bob Lennon Teaching Professional Ed McQuillin Director of Racquets Ed Chilton Assistant Director of Racquets Clark Verchick Chief Engineer

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