August 2022
MEMBER NEWSLETTER
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A Message from your Club President Straight from the Pro Shop with Golf Operations Your Experience Update Club Closure Announcement Club Calendar of Events Important Updates Associate Appreciation Keeping it Green - Update from our Superintendent LLLGA Information Loch Lloyd Home & Garden Club Lighting Swim Team Fitness Report Club Communications
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A Note
FROM THE CLUB PRESIDENT August is like the Sunday of summer. Time does pass by quickly. Speaking of seasons, I have great optimism for what lies ahead in the next season at Loch Lloyd. If you stay up to date on club happenings with my emails, you know we have exciting developments in the very near future with our new menu. I am lucky to get a few sneaky bites of Chef's creations as he has been diligently doing research and development back in the kitchen and I can tell you one thing, it's going to be great. You all are in for a real treat! We would like to give a big commendation to the Lightening Swim Team for having an outstanding season! I can speak for many that we are eager to cheer you all on next year. And on that celebratory note, Kim Palmer has been promoted to Operations Director at Loch Lloyd Country Club.
From her extensive training and proven track record, Kim will now extend her bestin-class club experience skills to our Food and Beverage department. Within her short time here at Loch Lloyd, she has demonstrated our core values through the highest standard of excellence. We are thrilled to see what Kim will bring to the overall experience for you here at Loch Lloyd Country Club!
Chris Brems, Your Club President Welcome to our new golf members: Kyle & Katelyn Hartman Corey & Erin Brown Zach & Megan Pederson
Welcome to our new social members: Geoff & Kristin Gembala Brandon & Brittany Kelso Bryan & Emily Farwell
Welcome to our new dining members: Craig & Alli Gordon
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Golf
OPERATIONS Sean Hanna, Director of Golf
Welcome to the dog days of summer! August has arrived and it’s always a fun month around the club. We have had a great summer thus far and are expecting to have a great rest of the summer and fall. As we get excited for the start of college and pro football (Let’s go Vikings!) it’s also time to gear up for fall golf events. August is also the month where many of our college students head back to school. Be sure to thank them for all their hard work before they leave. Michael Hillyard was crowned the 2022 Men’s Club Champion this year. Michael was able to take down the defending Club Champion, Jordan Wilson on the third hole of sudden death. Both players arrived on the 18th hole of regulation tied for the lead. Both hit terrific second shots onto the green. Jordan was first to putt and drained a 20-foot birdie putt, leaving all the pressure on Mike. Mike calmly stepped up to a 15-foot putt and made his birdie. As the gallery went “crazy” the two competitors headed to hole number one to start the sudden death playoff. Jordan made a very nice up and down to save par as Mike made par the more traditional way. Number two was even more dramatic as Jordan saved par by draining another long putt. As they teed off on number three, Jordan ran out of good fortune and eventually lost the hole to Mike. These two gentlemen put on a show for all to enjoy and both should be commended for playing great golf over the course of 54 holes. The Net Division also went into sudden death as Jeffrey Wendel and Kevin Jones found themselves all square after 36 holes. Only one hole was needed, and Jeffrey Wendel prevailed to become the Net Club Champion. Beth Nichols was able the capture her third straight Club Championship as she shot 78-82 to win by nine shots over Sherie Bartlett. Three in a row is quite an accomplishment and she did it with a broken finger! Dahlia Gilmore finished in first place in the Net division. Dahlia played great golf over the two days and captured her first championship title. The Senior Club Champion is Trent Newby. In his first year of eliglbilty Trent scorched the course on day one with a score of 65. Day two he shot a 73 to win the event by five shots over Jeff Myers. Larry Dillon and Bruce McWilliams were all tied after 36 holes in the Senior Net Division, so for the third time in the 2022 Club Championships, sudden death was necessary. Larry made par to hold off Bruce to win the event. Congratulations to all! See you on the 1st tee,
Sean August Golf Shop Hours of Operation Weekdays (M-F) 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weekends (Sa.-Su.) 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tee times will begin one hour after the Golf Shop opens, weather permitting.
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Golf
OPERATIONS Sean Hanna, Director of Golf
Dahlia Gilmore
Beth Nichols
1st Womens Net
1st Womens Gross
Jeffery Wendel
Larry Dillon
2022 Men's Club Champion Net
Senior Club Champion Net
August Upcoming Golf Events Sunday 7
Couples Member Guest
1:00 PM Shotgun
Tuesday 9
Bigley Cup v. The National @ LL
1:00 PM Tee Times
Thursday 18
Ladies Team Play
8:30 AM Shotgun
Tuesday 23
Bigley Cup v. MHCC @ LL
1:00 PM Tee Times
Monday 29
City Union Mission Golf Event
12:00 PM Shotgun 5
Operations Director
KIM PALMER
We have new faces, new initiatives and new experiences at the Club and I am thrilled to share the who, the what, the when and, of course, the why with you all.
THE WHO - Loch Lloyd is committed to building a team of associates that embrace our vision of excellence. It is my pleasure to introduce our newest associates: Brytoney George is Loch Lloyd’s Experience Associate. She will be the friendly face you see upon entering The Clubhouse, the vibrant voice answering your calls, and the source for information related to on-goings and questions at the Club. She is also playing a big role in events. Brytoney brings an enthusiastic spirit to The Club and I am confident you will all enjoy her knowledge and energy. Please reach out to Brytoney to book meeting and/or event rooms, to make dinner reservations, for all RSVP’s for Club events and event questions. Brytoney can be reach by calling the main line at 816-322-1022 or email at brytoneyg@lochlloyd.com. Our next fresh face is Shelby Shatford, Loch Lloyd’s Communications and Brand Associate. This role will focus on communication efforts, ensuring our members are always well informed. Through newsletters, email correspondence, social media, ForeTees, our website, photography and more, Shelby will help be the voice of The Club, making certain our members are up to date on all happenings and ensuring the Loch Lloyd brand remains regal and prestigious. You will also see her guiding prospective new members through the property as she lends her expertise in recruiting efforts. Shelby can be reached at shelbys@lochlloyd.com. Joining the team August 10th is Hannah Huffman who will be filling a lead role on the Food & Beverage Team. Hannah brings more than a decade of experience to Loch Lloyd, with previous roles including Food & Beverage Manager in the Marriott Corporation, Assistant General Manager at Marriott, and most recently, General Manager of the Ambassador Hotel in Wichita. We are thrilled to welcome Hannah to the team and are looking forward to having her experience on the floor. We will share her information in our next newsletter. 6
THE WHAT and THE WHEN
ING SOON! NEW MENU COM
In our effort to achieve an exceptional experience for all members, evaluating new and innovative culinary creations has been top of mind. Chef Nic and his team have been working tirelessly to produce a top-tier menu and all members should have received an email from me yesterday discussing specifics on the roll-out of the new menu. In case you missed it, here's a snapshot: Beginning Sunday, August 14th and continuing through Thursday, August 18th, portions of the Food & Beverage services at Loch Lloyd will be closed: 1. During this closure, we will: ·Prepare our kitchen for the new menu ·Train kitchen staff on preparing the new menu items ·Train associates on our approach to exceptional member service & educate the team on the new menu 2.We will be closing the Clubhouse for all food service beginning Sunday, August 14th. The 19th Hole will remain open for beverage service only through Sunday, August 14th at 9pm. 3.All food & beverage service in the Clubhouse, including the 19th Hole, will be closed Monday, August 15th – Thursday, August 18th. Take out will NOT be available during this time 4.The pool snack bar/concessions WILL remain open during this time. 5.Comfort Station will be OPEN during the closure. 6.League buffet on Thursday, August 18th will still occur in the Lower Ballroom. 7.All other club facilities – golf course, practice facility, pro shop, locker room, pool, fitness center, tennis/pickleball courts, maintenance, meeting spaces - will remain OPEN & fully functional. 9.Food & Beverage operations in the Clubhouse will reopen Friday, August 19th at 11am. 10.Correspondence with additional details will be sent to all members at a later date. This will include information on the new menu, reservation policy, and hours of operation.
And now... why? THE WHY is YOU. We remain committed to elevating the overall member experience at the Club and the details above are more steps in that direction. As I take on an expanded role at Loch Lloyd, I know the road ahead will have twists and turns, ups and downs. With that being said, you should know I have my seatbelt securely fastened and I am ready for this ride! It’s going to be BIG FUN!
Kim Palmer
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Loch Lloyd Event Calendar 2022 Aug 7
Couples Guest Day Event
Aug 14-18
Food & Beverage Operations Closed
Aug 18
Ladies Team Play
Sept 6
Club & Course Closed
Sept 7
Course Closed
Sept 10
The White Party
Sept 11
Puppy Pool Party
Sept 22- 24 Brigadoon Oct 26
Witches & Wine @ 5pm
Oct 29
Trunk and Treat @ Noon
Oct 30
Fireside Dining CLOSED for Private Event
Nov 4
B-I-N-G-O
Nov 19
The Gobbler
Nov 24
Thanksgiving Brunch
Dec 3
Loch Lloyd Country Club Holiday Party
Dec 11
Santa Brunch
Dec 12
Ladies Holiday Party
Dec 24-25
Club & Course Closed
We intend to add additional events to the calendar. Updates will appear monthly. Detailed information on each event will be sent via email to all members closer to event date. 9
Saturday, September 10, 2022 6:30pm-11:00pm $70++ per guest Heavy appetizers, dinner stations, member charge bar, DJ spinning tunes, guests welcome White attire & RSVP's required for this 21 & older event Space is limited oon s g n i com u n e m g n i d u l inc , s l i a t de t n e v al e n o i t i d d A
RSVP to Brytoney Brytoneyg@lochlloyd.com or call 816-322-1022
Important Updates New Members Facebook Group While our means of communication keep evolving, a NEW Members ONLY Facebook Group has been developed. Our original Loch Lloyd Facebook page will remain active with the purpose of providing general information on the Club to those interested in learning more. With the new group, the focus will be on YOU and happenings/real time updates at the Club. Think of it as another communication tool to keep our members in the loop. This effort was developed to ensure our messaging reaches all of our members and we understand everyone chooses to receive their information in a different manner. Our intention will be to cross distribute pertinent information in the newsletter, email, ForeTees, postings within the Clubhouse and via the Facebook page. Upon this message, we have provided a link and a QR Code below for your convenience of joining the group. With this being a Private Members Only Group, please do not share this link. Parties that do not have an active membership at the Club will not be allowed to join.
Loch Lloyd Country Club Private Members Group Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/363937565921895/
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Scan the QR code with your camera App on your phone: Thanks for riding along with us on this journey!
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Associate Appreciation We understand our associates are an invaluable piece of successful operations and we could not accomplish our goals without them. The Leadership Team made a commitment to recognize an associate in each of our core areas - Golf, Maintenance, and Food & Beverage - that went above and beyond their normal duties during the Whummle. These stand out associates were each surprised with a 70" television! We would like to take this time to recognize Andy Rumbaugh , Agustin Cabrera and Jimi Neal! Your commitment to excellence is becoming the quality standard in this workplace. Thank you for taking the torch and becoming a model. Congratulations on your new Televisions!
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Summer has given Loch Lloyd extremely hot and dry conditions. On July 19th, Kansas City recorded its first 100 degree day since 2018 and we have had multiple 100 degree days since then. Along with the stress of high temperatures Loch Lloyd has received a paltry 1.3” of rainfall since May 31. Lake levels continue to fall and rationing water has become an unfortunate reality. During these times of limited irrigation, you can expect extensive brown and firm conditions throughout the property. Traffic Stress During the months of July & August we ask that you KEEP CARTS IN THE FAIRWAY as much as possible to limit stress in rough areas. Our zoysiagrass fairways grow much more aggressively during summer months than the fescue/bluegrass roughs. Because of this, our zoysiagrass is able to better maintain its health and recover from traffic stress much more effectively than compared to the cool season roughs during times of extreme heat. This past year we implemented an Entry/Exit cart traffic system. Carts are to enter the course from the path after the green post and exit before the red post. It's important to note these posts are moved daily to limit traffic stress in centralized areas. It is very important to abide by these directions due to the negative impact cart traffic has on rough areas during the hot summer season.
Grant Suderman
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Dear Members,
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Ball Marks During the summer months, bentgrass greens are slow to recover. A properly repaired ball mark gives the turf opportunity to heal faster which is important for the playability and health of the green. Unrepaired ball marks can affect ball roll and take weeks to recover and can be very time consuming for the maintenance team to repair. Thank you in advance for always fixing your ball mark and please look for any others that also need repaired. #10 Oak Decline The large Bur Oak located by #10 tee has recently shown substantial decline in health. We sought the advice of a professional arborist for recommendations on saving the tree and were saddened to confirm the tree is past salvageable due to past mechanical damage of the root zone. We are currently evaluating our options for removal and a replacement tree or trees to the area.
The entire maintenance team takes great pride in course conditions. We appreciate your efforts in maintaining Loch Lloyd to the highest level of excellence. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. Best Regards, Grant Suderman Golf Course Superintendent Grants@lochlloyd.com 14
We had an eventful July!
LLLGA Information
We started off the month with a very successful Red, White & Blue tournament. Fun was had by all. Thanks Amanda Schulp for making it happen and for all the volunteers who served our yummy drinks😊 Next, we had our 2-day Solheim Cup Tournament. The Blue team took the prize this year. Thank you Peggy Frazier and Paula Henry for coordinating this fun event. Our formal ladies 18-hole guest day will be Wednesday, August 3rd.The 9-hole ladies guest day will be Thursday, August 4th. Swing with Bling is our guest day theme. Both are sure to be great events!! Sign up you and your guests on ForeTees. Our 2nd annual Belton Girls Fundraiser will be Wednesday, August 10th. Last year we were able to raise $4,170 and the team was able to purchase mats and nets for inside practice. Prior to this, they were the only sporting team that was unable to practice due to inclement weather. Hole sponsorship is $250. Contact Lindsey Elder at lindsayelder2@gmail.com for sponsorship. This year Brian Illig has agreed to match whatever we raise- so let’s raise some money!!! THANKS Brian!!!!!
SAVE THE DATES Thursday, August 4th Ladies 9-Hole Guest Day Wednesday, August 10th Belton Girls Golf fundraiser September 22-24 The Brigadoon October 12th Closing Day Looking forward to all of these great events!
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LOCH LLOYD HOME AND GARDEN CLUB MEETING September 1st, 2022, 10 AM-1:00 PM 10 am Business Meeting 10:45 am Program The History of Loch Lloyd With Special Emphasis on Our Home and Garden Club Presented by the First President of the Garden Club Ms. Barbara McCanse 11:45 am Lunch As we pay respect to the history of the Club, we will be serving the Loch Lloyd Burger for September’s Home & Garden Club Meeting. Our protein will be hand selected ground chuck and guests can build their own burgers with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on a homemade sweet potato brioche bun complimented with your choice of American, Gruyere, Cheddar or Monterey Jack. Chef will accompany the burger with mixed greens and there will be two dressing options, one being his very own Green Goddess. The goodness will continue with a side of poutine and be topped off with a delectable lemon bar.
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Swim
Team
The Lightning has finished their season - JOB WELL DONE!
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August FITNESS REPORT WATER AEROBICS Instructor: Dawn Adams 7:00am - 7:45am | Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Fitness Center Members - $75 per month Non-Fitness Center Members - $110 per month Sign up today with Lance, Fitness Center Director at 816.322.5463 or lanced@lochlloyd.com Fitness Center Classes – The class rates at the Fitness Center are changing from $13 to $15 per class beginning July 1. The Flex-n-Fit option still applies if you use 5 or more classes in a month. There is an increase from $65 to $75 per month for Flex-n-Fit. Thank you for your continued support to the Fitness Center and we look forward to seeing you soon.
The Yoga Flow & Strength class ended Tuesday, July 26. Thank you for your understanding.
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Loch Lloyd Country Club
16750 Country Club Drive
Village of Loch Lloyd, Missouri 64012 www.LochLloyd.com 816-322-1022
Chris Brems | Club President Chrisb@lochlloyd.com | 816-322-1022
Chris Brems | Accounting Chrisb@lochlloyd.com | 816-322-1022
Brytoney George | Events and Reservations Brytoneyg@lochlloyd.com | 816-322-1022
Lance Darling - Fitness Lanced@lochlloyd.com | 816-322-5463
Sean Hanna | Golf Operations Seanh@lochlloyd.com | 816-674-7882
Grant Suderman | Golf Course Superintendent Grants@lochlloyd.com | 785-448-4267
Kim Palmer | Food and Beverage Kimp@lochlloyd.com | 816-786-0494
Kim Palmer | Operations / Experience Director Kimp@lochlloyd.com | 816-786-0494
Shelby Shatford | Communications and Brand Associate Shelbys@lochlloyd.com | 816-877-4774
Ashlea Black | Vice President of Real Estate and Marketing Ashleab@lochlloyd.com | 816-331-9500
Dale Brouk | COO Real Estate/CFO Daleb@lochlloyd.com | 816-505-4297
Michelle Canales | Real Estate Operations and Community Association Director Michellec@lochlloyd.com | 816-892-3721
Doug Adam | Realtor Douga@lochlloyd.com | 816-331-9500
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