February Newsletter 2024 by Loch Lloyd Country Club

February 2024

MEMBER NEWSLETTER

03 A Message from your Club President 04 Straight from the Pro Shop with Golf Operations 05 Keeping it Green - Update from our Superintendent 06 Your Experience Update 08 Events Calendar 20 Stay In The Know 22 LLLGA Information 23 Loch Lloyd Home & Garden Club 24 Fitness 25 Loch Lloyd Lightning Swim Team 25 Club Communications

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A Note

FROM THE CLUB PRESIDENT As we bid farewell to January and embrace the month of February, we are thrilled to welcome you to a month filled with warmth, love, and exciting events at Loch Lloyd Country Club. Our team has curated a delightful lineup of activities and offerings to make your February truly special. Be sure to check out page 9 to view what our February events calendar has to offer. It has been an exciting month since the launch of our new website and mobile app! We are thrilled to have seen the positive response from our members. The Member Dashboard has become a hub for staying updated on Club news, events, and announcements. Your active participation in exploring upcoming events through the Event Calendar and making seamless Facility Reservations has made the platform truly dynamic. Accessing membership details and managing your statements has never been easier. The convenience of receiving timely Notifications about exclusive offers and important club updates has enhanced the overall member experience. We appreciate the feedback received so far, and we're actively working on further improvements to make your experience even more enjoyable. Your engagement is the driving force behind the success of our digital initiatives. As we move forward, we have exciting plans to enhance features and introduce new functionalities. Our commitment to providing the best possible experience for our members remains our top priority. If you haven't had a chance to explore the new website and mobile app, now is the perfect time! Your Club experience is just a click away. Thank you for being part of the Loch Lloyd Country Club community. Here's to many more months of shared experiences and enjoyment!

- Chris Brems, Your Club President 03

Golf

OPERATIONS Sean Hanna, Director of Golf

As the Golf Operations team settles into February, we are hard at work getting ready for 2024. All the behind the scenes work to prepare for 2024 is in full swing. The team is working diligently on calendars, flyers, and all the documents that you see throughout the year. The Club’s new tee time system is now fully operational. If you need any assistance in signing in to the new system, please contact the Golf Shop and one of the Golf Professional’s will be able to help you. Enjoy the month of February wherever you are. Stay safe, healthy, and warm! The Masters countdown has begun…April 11th isn’t that far away! DEMO DAYS ARE NEAR! We are excited to announce that we are scheduling Demo Days scheduled for this spring. This is a great opportunity to test out the new equipment that is available for 2024 before you make your new club purchases for the season. Sales representatives from many of the major manufacturers will be on site at our Practice Facility to showcase their new equipment. Once we have all the dates, we will send an email announcing those dates to you. SAVE THE DATE Season long- Individual Net Match Play and Fourball Match Play begins Women’s Member-Member: May 16th & 17th (Rain date May 18th) The Whummle- June 5th – 8th Men’s 36-Hole Stroke Play Championship (Gross): July 13th & 14th Club Championships (Junior, Women’s Gross/Net, Senior Gross/Net, Men’s Net): August 3rd & 4th Men’s Gross Club Championship Qualifier: August 9th Men’s Gross Club Championship (Match Play): August 16th – 18th The Brigadoon: September 19th – 21st The Scotty: September 26th – 27th (Rain date September 28th) GOLF SHOP JANUARY HOURS OF OPERATION 9AM - 5PM Tee times will begin one (1) hour after the golf shop opens, weather permitting. See you on the first tee,

-Sean 04

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT Grant Suderman

The most common question I receive as a Golf Course Superintendent is “What do you do all

winter?”. It may come as a surprise that playing card games and hosting shop parties is not the answer! Our winter months without consistent golf rarely last over 3 months. However, these few months prove vital as they provide the GCM team with an opportunity to add value to the club through construction/capital projects, tree work, refurbishing materials, equipment maintenance and associate training.

PAINTING COURSE SIGNAGE AND TEE MARKERS

Outside work remains our focus throughout winter as long as conditions are favorable. We take advantage of days with limited golf to focus on course enhancements such as our current fairway drainage project. Tree work is also a staple of our winter tasks. However, there are times when conditions reach unsafe levels (like the -30° wind chill days in January!). This is when we turn our focus to inside projects. We take these freezing days as an opportunity to paint, stain and rebuild all course materials. We put emphasis on shop and equipment maintenance including grinding all mower blades in house. We also use this time to cross train associates on various equipment and skills therefore providing additional value to the team. These are just some of the tasks that are performed during these cold periods. When planned accordingly these wintry days prove essential to the success of the golf course maintenance operation.

We thank you for your support and hope you all stay safe and warm! Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns at grants@lochlloyd.com.

-Grant Suderman 05

Operations Director Kim Palmer “I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you are DOING SOMETHING.” -Neil Gaiman In 2023, we tackled change at Loch Lloyd. We were intentional in trying new ideas and putting a new spin on Club favorites. Some were hits - offering notary services, Little Chef’s Cooking Classes, Wine on 9, Family Game Nights, creating an elegant garden party poolside for the Ladies of the Brigadoon, Putter Madness, grill at Comfort Station during Men’s League, Spouses Day during the Whummle. And some were misses - Adult Spring Break/Luau (although the fire dancers were impressive), serving chicken AND beef at Ladies Guest Day, buffets in general outside of our large holiday events, certain menu items, etc. And while we didn’t always hit the mark with our endeavors, there was a learning in everything. These learnings, in addition to member feedback and staying responsible to our organizational budget, are what have set the foundation for 2024. You will see the successes of 2023 become traditions and you will also see more change as we continue to find the perfect array of menu items, as we adjust pricing to ensure we are being fair to our members as well as our bottom line, as we try new events and alter existing options to bring the best member experience possible. A few changes you will see in February (additional info in this newsletter): 1 - We are trying a Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Bar. If you aren’t familiar with the concept, just know Valentine’s Day is going to EXPLODE all over the 19th Hole. February 6 - 14th. Stop by! 2 - We are starting a WINTER HAPPY HOUR Tuesday - Saturday. Come and get toasty with us! 3 - LOVERS BINGO! All I am going to say is DO NOT MISS THIS. Bringing a lover is not required. 4 - Family Movie Night. I may be most excited for this. PJ’s and blankets strongly suggested. With the spirit of change in mind, I encourage you each to try something new. Change something. See what happens. Professionally - I am going to finish the 2024 Loch Lloyd Event Calendar where change will be scattered into each month. Personally, I am going to participate in the Groundhog Run to benefit Agility KC and I have put my name in the lottery to hike Havasu. Stay tuned!

- Kim Palmer

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STAY IN THE KNOW EVENT CALENDARS Click here to view the 2024 Event Calendar

MENU'S & FACEBOOK GROUP We want to ensure all of our members are updated on the tasty options offered and have attached the new menu's to this email for your convenience - see the clickable links below. The menu's have also been shared to our Private Members Facebook Group, a new group set up to keep all of our incredible members informed with up to the minute information and happenings in the Club. If you are not apart of that group, please see the clickable link below to request to join. Click here to view the Loch Lloyd Country Club Dining Menu Click here to view the Loch Lloyd Country Club Treats Menu Click here to access our Private Members Facebook Group

DINING & CLUBHOUSE HOURS OF OPERATION JANUARY THROUGH MARCH

APRIL THOUGH DECEMBER

Monday

CLOSED

Monday

CLOSED

Tuesday

11AM - 8PM

Tuesday

11AM - 9PM

Wednesday

11AM - 8PM

Wednesday

11AM - 9PM

Thursday

11AM - 8PM

Thursday

11AM - 9PM

Friday

11AM - 10PM

Friday

11AM - 11PM

Saturday

11AM - 10PM

Saturday

11AM - 11PM

Sunday

11AM - 4PM

Sunday

11AM - 9PM

*KITCHEN CLOSES 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO RESTAURANT CLOSURE*

All dates, times and activities are subject to change. Most events require an RSVP and this will be noted in the event specific information sent closer to event time. Cancellation policy applies for most events. We will keep you updated on events with targeted emails, on our Private Members Facebook Group, and with postings on our bulletin boards.

STAY IN THE KNOW A MESSAGE FROM KARI - EVENTS ASSOCIATE At our clubhouse, we believe in making your non-typical events truly unique and tailored to your preferences. With us, customization is key – you have the freedom to create a special menu, bring in your own décor, and personalize your event to meet your needs. I am your dedicated events associate, and will guide you through the process, helping you book the perfect room and plan every detail according to your wants and needs. Whether you're hosting a group dinner, a wake /celebration of life, or even a vow renewal, our versatile rooms accommodate various party sizes. Exclusive benefits await our members, including special discounted pricing. The positive feedback we receive from our event surveys speaks volumes – our clients are not just satisfied; they are delighted, with many expressing their desire to choose our clubhouse as their preferred venue for future events. Experience the epitome of customization, convenience, and satisfaction with hosting your event with Loch Lloyd. Connect with me today to learn more about Fireside & Ballroom pricings at Karia@lochlloyd.com.

-Kari

LLLGA INFORMATION These freezing temperatures are certainly not hospitable for a round of golf but that doesn’t mean we can’t think about it! A lot of work has already gone into planning out dates for this year’s LLLGA and Club sponsored events. More information will be provided in advance of any event, as well as in the 2024 LLLGA Booklet, which you’ll receive when you join/rejoin our league. As communicated last month, 18-hole play days will be on Tuesday mornings and 9-hole play on Wednesday evenings. In addition, the following are this year’s dates for our LLLGA and Ladies Only Club Sponsored Special Events: April 23rd | Opening Day* May 16th & 17th | Ladies Member-Member June 18th | 18-Hole Informal Guest Day June 26th | 9-Hole Guest Day July 3rd | Red, White & Blue 9-Hole Fun July 9th & 10th | Solheim Cup July 30th | 18-Hole Formal Guest Day September 19th - 21st | The Brigadoon Member-Guest Tournament October 15th | Closing Day* *Opening and Closing Days are afternoon golf events followed by dinner, a meeting and fun surprises! In the meantime, until the start of our golf season, we’d like to provide gathering opportunities for the ladies who are not wintering away. Our first gathering will be on January 31st, which is the fourth Wednesday of the month (NOT the third Wednesday as I’d previously announced). We’ll gather for lunch at noon in the Fireside Room. Hopefully the weather will be a bit warmer, and we’ll be anxious to get out for a fun ladies lunch. We’ll also be meeting for lunch on February 28th and March 27th. Lunches are on your own, which helps pay down those monthly minimums during the winter months! To ensure the club is properly staffed for our gathering, I will be providing an estimate of how many of us to expect. So, please either let me, or the club, know that you plan to attend. Being that this is not a specific LLLGA event, all ladies who are Loch Lloyd members are welcome to join us. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and other club members and learn more about the fun we have as members of the LLLGA! I hope those of you in town will consider joining us, regardless of your golfing status! After all, “There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t yet met.” William Butler Yeats.

-Wilma Collado

LOCH LLOYD HOME AND GARDEN CLUB MEETING February 1st, 2024 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Spring is just around the corner. Now is the time to get organized! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1st | Organizing-Etc. 9:30AM: Social time with friends 10:00AM: Business Meeting 11:00AM: Program – Organizing-Etc. 12:00PM: Lunch served. RSVP’s submitted before 1/24 Do you want to de-stress your life? Start by making a New Year’s resolution to get organized! Karen Swart, owner of Organizing-Etc. is coming to the LL Home and Garden Club on February 1st to speak about simplifying your home and reducing stress that clutter creates.

March Sneak Peak Please join us on March 7th as we ‘Welcome Spring Flowers’ with Erin Busenhart from Family Tree Nursery.

The Loch Lloyd Home and Garden Club features home décor, food, fashion, gardening experts, field trips, socials, and more! The annual dues are only $65.00. The friendships are priceless! TO FIND OUT MORE OR JOIN THE CLUB, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.llhomeandgarden.com or email llhomeandgardenclub@gmail.com

FEBRUARY AT THE FITNESS CENTER Do you want to spoil your loved ones with the perfect Valentine’s gift? Give the gift of massage therapy at the Fitness Center. Please reach out to Lance Darling, Fitness Center Director at lanced@lochlloyd.com to purchase gift certificates. 30 minute massage - $55 60 minute massage - $80 90 minute massage - $115 Inclement weather policy: Just a reminder that we will not have classes if the Belton School District cancels school.

- lance Darling

Swim

Team

We're thrilled to dive into another exciting swim team season here at Loch Lloyd Country Club! As we embark on this aquatic journey, we extend a warm welcome to both returning swimmers and those joining us for the first time. Our dedicated coaching staff is ready to guide each swimmer towards their personal best. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or new to the competitive world, our focus is on skill development, technique refinement, and fostering a love for the water.

UPCOMING DATES March 5th - 2024 Online Registration Opens at 12PM March 5th - Parent Info Meeting at 7PM May 5th - Registration Closes at 12PM (if not full) Let's make this season the best one yet! If you have any questions or need additional information, check our our website and information guides linked below. Loch Lloyd Lightning Website - Click Here Parent 101 Guide - Click Here FAQ Guide - Click Here

Get ready to make a splash, Loch Lloyd Swim Team – the 2024 season is almost here! See you at the pool,

-Dara Witte 25

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