FOR MEMBERS OF REUNION RESORT
FIND YOURSELF TOGETHER.
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gatherings
Dear Members, In just one short week our sister property, Innisbrook Resort, welcomes the PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship scheduled for March 10-16 on its famed Copperhead Course. For additional information on the tournament, visit www.valsparchampionship.com. In addition to the Valspar Championship, there are tons of exciting events on the horizon at Reunion. Choose from fun activities including St. Patrick’s Day specials and a March Madness menu at the Clubhouse Grille, movies under the stars and much more. For more information about upcoming activities, please contact the Reunion Membership Office. Our public relations team has also been hard at work getting the coverage for Reunion and our sister properties. We are excited to share these great stories about our properties: Challenging golf courses: Some of the toughest links in Central Florida, Orlando Business Journal Introducing Golf To Kids: Directory Of Learning Programs, Family Travel Forum Valentine’s Day restaurant specials in Central Florida, WKMG-TV Rock your Vacation and win a VIP trip to Kissimmee, FL, Just a Mom’s Take on Things Reunion Resort in Orlando Welcomes Guests ‘home’, Yahoo! Voices Florida: Reunion Resort, Golf Tips Mag Yours in hospitality,
S HEIL A C. J O HNSON
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Founder & CEO, Salamander Hotels & Resorts
Director of Golf 407.396.3197 Kevin Baker. kbaker@reunionresort.com Director of Food & Beverage 407.396.3189 Wayne Malagon wmalagon@reunionresort.com Director of Tennis 407.662.1630 Jamie Feagan jfeagan@reunionresort.com Recreation Department Water Park Operations Manager 407.396.5218 Alexandra Solano asolano@reunionresort.com Director of Rental Management 407.662.1050 Katie Tully ktully@reunionresort.com Director of Security 407.396.3131 Garold Williams gwilliams@reunionresort.com Annika Academy 407.662.4653 Clubhouse Bar 407.662.1320 Conference Services 407.662.1340 Eleven 407.662.1170 Forte 407.662.1350 Frankly Golf 407.396.4004 Golf Groups 888.418.9614 Golf Shop/Golf Tee Times 407.396.3196 Guard Gatehouse 407.396.3130 In Room Dining 407.662.1313 Kids Crew 407.396.3048
Clubhouse Daily: 6:30 am.9 pm Eleven Restaurant: Monday.Thursday, 6.10 pm Friday.Saturday, 6-11 pm Bar: Monday-Thursday, 5:30 pm-12 am Friday-Saturday, 5:30 pm-1 am Eleven is closed on Sundays Forte Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 6-9 pm Friday-Saturday, 6-10 pm Forte is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays Grande Lobby & Sushi BAR Bar: Sunday -Thursday, 5-11 pm Friday-Saturday, 5 pm-12 am Light fare: Daily, 5-11 pm l Sushi: Daily, 5-10 pm The Cove Food Service: daily, 11 am-4 pm Bar: daily, 10 am-4:30 pm The Grille (at the Water Park) Food Service: daily, 11 am-4 pm Bar: daily, 10 am-4:30 pm (Weather Permitting) In-Room Dining Daily, 4 pm–11 pm
Membership 407.662.1070/888.821.0005 Member Club Statements 407.662.1066 clubaccounting@reunionresort.com
Member Happy Hour is observed in all outlets from 5 pm to 8 pm daily; or from 5 pm until closing if closing time is prior to 8 pm.
Rental Management 407.662.1050
Reunion Grande Lobby Bar 407.662.1355
Happy Hour items consists of the following: • Fifty percent off on glasses of Dark Horse wines. • Fifty percent off on domestic bottle/can beers and all draft beers. • Fifty percent off on all well brand cocktails.
Special Events & Catering 407.662.1340 Tennis Centre 407.662.1630 The Spa 407.662.4SPA Water Park/Bike Rentals 407.396.3048
HOA . Property Services, David Burman President Aegis Community Management Solutions, Inc. 8390 Champions Gate Blvd, Suite 304 l Championsgate, FL 33896
Please remember that the 20% Member discount will apply at all other times, but is not applicable to Happy Hour.
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contacts&hours of ope rat ion
Director of Membership 407.662.1070 Beverly Kelber bkelber@reunionresort.com
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l egen dary golf
Wide Open Tournament
What better way to recuperate on New Year’s Day than by playing in the annual Wide Open Challenge! Each year our golf staff takes pride in setting up the golf course with extreme conditions, challenging the men to play from the black tees while the ladies play from the whites. There were many brave souls that attempted the round; however, the weather got the better of a few people. Leading in the men’s division was Jack Ramsey, shooting a 83 gross, while Kyle Campbell took low net with a 76. It was a close race between finishers Sue Greenstein and Teresa Yip, with only one shot separating the two. Congratulations to all those that turned up and teed off the New Year with us!
Reunion Shootout and Reunion Open (RMS Event)
January held two events for points towards the Reunion Members Series. In the Reunion Shootout, Nigel Jenkins fired a 79 gross, while Terence Harvey took best net with a score of 69.
In the ladies division, Mary Lynn Sertich (gross 78) and Leslie McLatchie (net 67) were the big point winners, each adding big points to their previous RMS point totals. In the Reunion Open, it was David Fitzgibbons with low gross 72 and Chris Clegg, who had a phenomenal round and took low net with a 66, who emerged victorious. In the ladies division, Mary Paton took low gross with an 84 and Phyllis Sawyer fired a net 62! The Reunion Members Series is still ongoing through the end of March so make sure you rack up those points by taking part in the last few events before the Series Championships!
Senior Club Championship
We had a wonderful turnout for our first major event of the year, the 2014 Senior Club Championship. There were 2 flights for the ladies and 3 flights for the men but the ultimate Senior Club Champions were Mary Lynn Sertich with a 2 day total 167 and Jim Staskiel with 145.
REUNION RESORT
MEMBER SERIES STANDINGS
(Through 7 events)
Men’s Gross 1. Rich Sawyer 2. Frank D’Entremont
Men’s Net 400 points 294 points
Ladies Gross 1. Janet D’Entremont 2. Clare Ingram
1. Don Preston 2. Rich Sawyer
355 points 335 points
Ladies Net 330 points 280 points
1. Janet D’Entremont 2. Clare Ingram
300 points 295 points
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For a full list of the current series points standings and winners in each tournament please visit www.ReunionGolfNews.com
REUNION RESORT
UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS
March 1 Stableford Challenge (Reunion Member Series Event)
9am Shotgun Start (Watson Course) $30 for golf members, $50 for guests of golf members, complimentary for annual cart plan members $20 fee per person includes lunch and Grand Prize
March 8 Independence Challenge (Reunion Member Series Event)
9am Shotgun Start (Watson Course) $30 for golf members, $50 for guests of golf members, complimentary for annual cart plan members $20 fee per person includes lunch and Grand Prize
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Tournament 9am Shotgun Start (Watson Course) $30 for golf members, $50 for guests of golf members, complimentary for annual cart plan members $10 tournament fee for every player to go to Credit Book
March 27-29 Member/Member Tournament (Major Event) 9am Tee Time and Shotgun Start (Palmer/Watson/Palmer Course) $200+ tax per person, includes Opening Cocktail Party and Awards Luncheon
April 5 One Person Scramble 9am Shotgun Start (Nicklaus Course) $30 for golf members, $50 for guests of golf members, complimentary for annual cart plan members $10 tournament fee for every player to go to Credit Book
April 9-13 Spring Members Golf Week Please see www.ReunionGolfNews.com or call the Golf Shop for full schedule
April 26 Two Person Best Ball 9am Shotgun Start (Watson Course) $30 for golf members, $50 for guests of golf members, complimentary for annual cart plan members $10 tournament fee for every player to go to Credit Book
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9am Shotgun Start (Palmer Course) $30 for golf members, $50 for guests of golf members, complimentary for annual cart plan members $20 fee per person includes lunch and Grand Prize
Please feel free to contact the Golf Shop 407.396.3199 for further details or Kevin Baker at kbaker@reunionresort.com or Vic Shallow at vshallow@reunionresort.com
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REUNION RESORT GOLF MEMBERS H A N DI C AP C O M M ITTE E
18 – Hole Course handicap
Maximum ESC number on any hole
9 or less
Double Bogey
10 through 19
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20 through 29
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The role of the Committee is to ensure the 30 through 39 9 integrity and accuracy of any handicap used by anyone playing golf at Reunion Resort. It is also the responsibility of the Committee to 7. Unacceptable scores – scores made under the following conditions are unacceptable for handicap ensure that all golfers who play in competipurposes and should not be recorded in the GHIN tive events comply with the requirements of System. the USGA Handicap System. a. When fewer than 7 holes are played. Two basic premises underlie the USGA Handicap System, namely that each player will try to make the best score at every hole in every round and that every player will post every acceptable round for peer review. The purpose of the USGA Handicap System is to make the game of golf more enjoyable by enabling players of differing abilities to compete on an equitable basis. By accomplishing these objectives, our competitive events will be fairer and more enjoyable for all who play.
RE UN IO N R E SORT GOLF HANDICAP POLICY 1. The USGA Handicap System will be used to govern player’s handicaps at Reunion Resort. The manual covering the USGA Handicap System is available online at www.usga.org. 2 T he Player – each full golf member must have a USGA GHIN Number. A player can get a GHIN Number from the Pro Shop. Every full golf member shall be responsible for posting all acceptable scores as defined by the USGA Handicap System. 3. Scores to post – If a player plays 7 to 12 holes a “Nine Hole Score” must be posted. 13 or more holes played requires that an “Eighteen Hole Score” to be posted. A player who does not complete a hole must record the “most likely score” as defined by the USGA Handicap System. 4. Deadline for posting scores – All scores must be posted within 24 hours of the round’s conclusion.
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5. Penalty score – The Handicap Committee can post a penalty score if a player fails to post a score. 6. Equitable Stroke Control – sets a maximum number of strokes that a player can post on any hole based upon the player’s current Course Handicap. The table below shows the maximum number of strokes a player can record for their current Course Handicap.
b. When, as a condition of the competition, the maximum number of clubs that can be used is less than 14 clubs. C. When a player uses non-conforming clubs or non- conforming golf balls.
8. Tournament Scores – The Pro Shop will determine which competitions are to be deemed Tournaments under the USGA rules of golf. For these events Tournament scores are posted into the system by the Pro Shop and use the suffix “T”. 9. Reduction of USGA Handicap for Exceptional Tournament Scores. Reunion Resort policy will follow the guidelines set out in sections 8.4e and 10.3 of the USGA Handicap System manual. These guidelines permit for reduction of handicap as per the Handicap Reduction Table in section 10.3, or for a further reduction under section 10.3e, based on performance better than the 10.3 table reduction. This revised handicap will be designated with an R in the GHIN system, and will apply to all competitions at Reunion, until further adjusted or overridden by the Committee, as per section 10.3. 10. Non-USGA Handicaps – As noted above all full golf members should have a USGA GHIN number and work towards obtaining a USGA handicap index. However, during the process of obtaining a USGA handicap a player may play off their non.USGA handicap in competitions and tournaments. This handicap must be verified with a current handicap certificate from their home club. This non-USGA handicap will be adjusted to an equivalent USGA index by using the Watson course slope rating for the blue tees for men and red tees for ladies. For example if a male player has a UK verifiable handicap of 12 then this will give an equivalent USGA index of 10-7 (12*113/127). This index will then be used for calculating a course handicap on Palmer and Nicklaus as well as the Watson course. This policy will also apply to guests of members who play during the Member/Guest events, and do not have a USGA handicap.
11. Changes in Members non-USGA Handicaps – a Member who does have a USGA handicap or has not posted a GHIN score for over 3 months, and who also has a non-USGA handicap that has altered by more than 2 strokes, should notify the Handicap Committee immediately on their return to Reunion. The Handicap Committee can request a member to verify his/her current non-USGA handicap. If the non-USGA handicap has changed by more than 2 strokes then the Handicap Committee reserve the right to adjust the USGA handicap of that member by the excess over 2 strokes. 12. Player manipulates their score – The USGA Handicap System requires the Handicap Committee to adjust or withdraw a Handicap Index for a player that manipulates scores. Examples of manipulating scores include: a. Posting erroneous information to a scoring record. b. Stopping play after 6 holes to avoid posting a score. c. Repeatedly playing more than one ball to avoid posting a score. d. Not adjusting hole scores under the ESC system. e. Deliberately reporting more or less strokes than actually scored. f. Deliberately taking extra strokes to inflate a score.
HANDICAP COMMITTEE – GOVERNANCE AND GUIDELINES The Reunion Handicap Committee should be independent of Reunion Management and the Chair of the Reunion Golf Committee. The Committee will operate strictly in accordance with USGA guidelines. The Committee will deal only with handicaps and all other golf related matters are to be handled by the Golf Committee, Greens Committee and/or the Pro-Staff. The members of the Committee would normally have a term of office of 2 years although reappointment is permitted for one further term. There should be a minimum of 3 members on the Committee. Once every 2 years full golf members of Reunion will be invited to become members on the Handicap Committee and if needed an election could be held if there are significant number of members apply. Only full golf members can take part on the Committee and any potential applicant should have a working knowledge of the USGA Handicap system.
RE U N I O N RE SORT HAN DI CAP COM M ITTEE – J ANUARY 2014
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The ideal composition of the Committee should reflect the gender balance of the membership, include a member with knowledge of non-USGA handicaps as well as at least one permanent resident in Reunion.
Reunion Handicap Committee Newsletter – Jan 2014 Introduction This brief newsletter invites full golf members to join the Reunion Handicap Committee, updates members on our local handicap policy and gives the result of the 2013 Most Improved Player award.
New Committee members required. The Handicap Committee is independent of Reunion Golf management and was formed to assess and regulate Reunion Golf member’s handicaps. The current term of office for the present Committee ends at the end of March 2014 and they invite any Reunion golf member who wishes to be part of the ongoing Committee to express an interest to a current Committee member by 28 February 2014.
Reunion Handicap Policy. revised Some minor changes to this policy have recently been made and a revised copy is circulated with this newsletter. Posting Scores Its pleasing to note that 16 members (2012. 9 mem-
bers) posted more than 100 scores during 2013 and we congratulate these members and all those other members who continue to post scores every time they have played a valid round. The total number of scores posted by members (who were present during 2012 and 2013) increased by nearly 15%. This is encouraging progress.
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However, it is not all good news as some members still only post scores infrequently (i.e. less than 40% of the rounds played). This is totally unacceptable and is not in accordance with member’s responsibilities under the USGA Handicap System.
The Handicap Committee can and will take action if members continue to fail to post scores when they play an eligible round of golf. Our Newsletter in May 2013 set out the actions the Handicap Committee can take in these circumstances.
What scores should be posted. If a player plays 7 to 12 holes a “Nine Hole Score” must be posted. If 13 or more holes are played then an “Eighteen Hole Score” to be posted. A player who does not complete a hole must record the “most likely score” as defined by the USGA Handicap System. i.e. if a player has a handicap of 18 the most likely score is a bogey on each hole not played.
Most Improved Player Award The Committee launched an Award to recognise the players whose handicap improved the most in the calendar year 2013. We hoped this award would encourage members to post scores and reduce their handicaps. In determining who won we used the method recommended by the USGA to calculate an improvement factor as well as requiring men to have posted at least 35 scores in the year (25 scores for ladies) including at least one Tournament score.
Congratulations to the 2013 winners: Men: Chris Clegg Ladies: Trudy Hobbs.
Enjoy your golf in Reunion.
PUTTING TIP: FOLLOW THROUGH! If you find yourself truncating your putting stroke, try putting left hand low with a light, ten finger split grip. Keep your left arm straight, as if it is an extension of the putter, and allow your stroke to flow!
Wednesday Putting Challenge Members are invited to come down to the Putting PAD on Wednesdays at 4.30pm to putt with fellow members. Prizes and complimentary refreshments will be on hand every week.
Congratulations to Canadian Christina Foster who beat the boys in the Inaugural Putting Club 9 Hole Strokeplay competition. After tying with Howard Glover after 9 holes, Christina showed her ability to compete under pressure by winning in the 3 hole playoff. The following week, Christina paired with her brother John to go on to win our doubles event.
BOOK A PUTTING LESSON AT THE PAD To book a putting lesson at the PAD, call 407.396.4004. Individual and Group lessons are available.
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For Q&A’s please visit www.franklygolf.com/golfequipmentqaarchive.aspx or stop by the Putting PAD on your next visit to Reunion Resort!
frankly G O L F
READ I NG GREENS : U PHIL L AND DO W NHIL L BR EAKING PU T T S
Frank,
Thank you for the weekly putting tips they are really starting to help my putting. I think that reading the green is sometimes difficult enough without the added problem of a downhill or uphill break. Please help me understand this phenomenon. Also I have a friend who I play with frequently who says that I should watch the ball as it passes the hole (that is if I miss it) and putt back along this same line. I don’t think he is right. Can you help me? —Brian
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Brian, I am glad you are enjoying the weekly putting tips and we are surprised at how many more questions we are getting about putting. Just maybe, golfers are starting to recognize the importance
of this part of the game. In the neighborhood of 45 % of our score, and about 40% of the time we spend on the course is on the green. Yet we don’t really practice, nor do we know how to practice our putting.
frankly G O L F
RE AD I NG GREENS : U PH ILL AND DO W NHIL L BR EAKING PU T T S
With regard to your question about breaking uphill putts vs. breaking downhill putts and returning those you missed; first let me advise you that the answer is a lot more complex than it would seem. I think we all recognize that fast greens break more than slow greens for the same slope. And a downhill breaking putt is similar to a fast green whereas an uphill breaking putt is similar to a slow green, therefore downhill breaking putts will break more than uphill breaking putts. The reason for this is that a slow green (or uphill putt) requires that the ball must be hit harder, thus it starts off faster and slows down faster than a putt of the same distance on a fast green (or downhill putt), which must be hit more softly and it slows down more slowly, and thus takes more time to reach the hole. The longer a putt takes to reach the hole the more time gravity – pulling it downhill — will have to act.
Brian, you are right in not putting on the same path back to the hole as the ball took on its way past the hole because short putts do not break as much as long putts, especially if you hit them at the correct speed. The correct speed for a short (two foot) putt should be hit hard enough to hit the back wall (not the top lip) of the cup and it should be traveling faster than the ball was when it passed the hole on the missed putt. Therefore it will not break as much. A babied short putt—soft enough to only die in the hole – on a side hill lie will turn as much as 50 degrees as it dies. This is not what you want to do as you will inevitably miss this putt. Hit it with confidence and fast enough to hit the back wall of the cup and don’t aim outside the hole on short putts.
Brian, if you understand how and why putts break you will be a lot better off than watching the last foot or six inches to give you an indication of what will happen on the next putt.
—Frank
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The ball will take on a path similar to a parabolic curve, breaking more at the end than at the beginning. This is due to gravitational forces and the phenomenon known as precession. The slower the ball travels the more it will break. Therefore at the end of the journey the ball will break consider-
ably more than at the beginning. Because a downhill putt is travelling slower it will break 3 or 4 times more than an uphill putt.
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fi nd yo urse lf t og e t her
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club gatherings.
UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS
MARCH
Tuesday, March 4 7-9 pm, Reunion Grande Family Bingo Reservations required no later than Friday, February 28 Let your competitive spirit shine as you try your luck at bingo! Bring the kids for this event and we’ll have some special prizes just for them! Prizes for adults will be available, too. Bar snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be served; bar available for purchase at the Grande Lobby Bar. Complimentary for Members; $10 ($12.84 inclusive) for Extended Family and Guests of Members. PLEASE NOTE THAT A MIMIMUM OF 12 MEMBERS AND GUESTS MUST HAVE RESERVATIONS BY THE END OF THE DAY ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 FOR THE EVENT TO BE HELD – THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING!
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Friday, March 7 8-9:30 am, Eleven Member Breakfast Reservations required no later than Tuesday, March 4 Stop by and enjoy a delicious continental breakfast buffet and a chance to socialize with your fellow members and Reunion management. Complimentary for Members; $10 ($12.84 inclusive) for Extended Family and Guests of Members.
Tuesday, March 11 11:30 am, Tigers vs. Blue Jays, Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland Member Social Reservations required no later than Saturday, March 1. “Root, root, root for the home team, if they don’t win it’s a shame. For its one, two, three strikes, you’re out, at the old ball game.” Who will you be rooting for? Join us for a spring match.up between the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays at the historic Joker Marchant Stadium, where the Tigers have been wintering since 1934. We have reserved the “party deck”, the best seat in the house, to make it an extra special experience. The game starts at 1:05 pm so the shuttle will leave Heritage Crossing at 11:30 am. $25 inclusive per Member includes transportation, game, and all you can eat buffet including soft drinks and water; $35 inclusive for Extended Family and Guests. Beer and wine will be available for individual purchase. A Minimum of 20 reservations required to hold the event; a maximum number of 40 may attend. The party deck itself has seating for 35, but some additional seats are available nearby in the stands, with full access to the party deck refreshments.
Wednesday, March 12 7-9 pm, Reunion Grande Mexican Train and Poker Night Reservations required no later than Friday, March 7 Come join your fellow Members in a rousing game of Mexican Train or enjoy some friendly competition in a game of Poker! Mexican Train is a fun domino game that will be easy to learn and is lots of fun to play. Please note that Mexican Train is for ages 12 and up only; and space is limited to the first 24 to respond. Poker is for adults only, please – ages 18 and up. Bar snacks and non.alcoholic beverages will be served; bar available for purchase at the Grande Lobby. Complimentary for Members; $10 ($12.84 inclusive) for Extended Family and Guests of Members.
Friday, March 14 5-7 pm, Reunion Grande Member Reception Reservations required no later than Monday, March 10 Passed hors d’oeuvres will be featured beginning at 5 pm, and each attendee will receive two drink tickets for complimentary beverages. The bar will remain open and additional beverages may be purchased at special prices until 7 pm, so you can linger a bit longer! Complimentary for Members; $10 ($12.84 inclusive) for Extended Family and Guests of Members ages 21 and up. Please note that the Member Employee Recognition Program (MERP) first monthly winner will be announced at this reception!
Tuesday, March 18 3-7 pm, Reunion Grande Member Arts & Crafts Showcase No reservations needed to attend We are pleased to present the first-ever Member Arts & Crafts Showcase to highlight the talents of our very own Members! Come out to see where our Members’ interests and aptitudes lie. Reunion Members will be displaying paintings, stained glass, pen & ink drawings, jewelry and scarves, candles, perfume and baby blankets, among other items. Some Members will have items available for purchase (please note, you will not be able to place any charges on your Member account); while others will simply be demonstrating their chosen art or craft. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about your fellow Members and discover their skills! Complimentary for all to attend.
Thursday, March 27 7-9 pm, Reunion Grande Bunco and Poker Game Night Reservations required no later than Monday, March 24 Come out to enjoy some friendly competition as you join your fellow members in a game of Bunco or Poker! Sandwiches and light fare, beer and wine will be served. Complimentary for Members; $10 ($12.84 inclusive) for Extended Family and Guests of Members ages 21 and up. gath erings | 17
PLEASE GO TO THE MEMBERS ONLY WEBSITE TO REGISTER FOR THESE EVENS BY THE DEADLINES LISTED. ACCESS THE MEMBER’S ONLY WEBSITE LOGIN HERE
Save the Dates: April 1 7-9 pm, Family Bingo April 4 8-9:30 am, Member Breakfast April 8 1-3 pm, Ladies Social, Lobby April 11 5-7 pm, Member Reception April 16 7-9 pm, Mexican Train and Poker April 24 7-9 pm, Bunco and Poker Game Night
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Member Employee Recognition Program Now In Effect The Reunion Club Member Employee Recognition Program (MERP) was launched in February 2014. This program was initiated by Reunion Members who serve on the ABOG Tennis, Recreation and Events Committee on behalf of Reunion Members who expressed interested in providing positive feedback to deserving employees. The Reunion Club Member Employee Recognition Program (MERP) will recognize employees who have provided exceptional service. Ballots are to be completed by active Reunion Club Members; award and recognition will be presented monthly. Full details are listed below. We encourage your active participation in this new program!
Ballot:
•C lub Members may request a member nomination ballot from an employee, supervisor or manager at any Resort outlet and most departmental offices. •A ll active employees of Reunion are eligible for nomination. •M ember completes the ballot and presents to the employee being nominated. •E mployee gives ballot to their supervisor or manager. •C lub Members may also deliver completed ballot directly to the departmental supervisor or manager. •S upervisor or Manager will deliver all ballots to the Membership department. •N ominations may also be submitted electronically through the Members Website. Please log in and then go to the Member Central tab to access the electronic ballot. •A n email confirmation will be sent to the Member indicating the ballot has been received when submitted electronically through the Members Website. •A ll nominations will be logged on a spreadsheet by membership and reviewed/approved by human resources. •F inal nominations will be emailed (spreadsheet) to the MERP committee monthly for voting. •A nonymous and illegible ballots will be disqualified.
Monthly Nominees:
•N ominees will include Reunion employees only. •M onthly recognized nominees will also be eligible to participate in the Reunion Resort Employee Recognition Program. •M onthly-recognized nominees will be eligible to win the MERP monthly award. •M onthly Winners are eligible for the MERP Employee of the Year Award. •E mployees are eligible to be nominated unlimited times per year.
• T he previous month’s winner will be announced and presented at the monthly Members Reception. •M onthly Employee Winner will receive a $50.00 Reunion Resort gift card. •M onthly Employee Winner will also receive a Special Recognition Name Tag that will be worn while working at Reunion. •M onthly Employee Winner will be acknowledged in the Out and About, Reunion Gatherings newsletter and the Members Website. •A nnual Employee Winner will receive a 2 night stay at one of the Florida Salamander Resorts.
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Fat Tuesday Tuesday, March 4, 2014 · Available Lunch and Dinner
Creole Gumbo Crispy Fried Tabasco Onions
Cup $6.50 bowl $8.00
Chicken, Shrimp and Smoked Ham Jambalaya
House Made Beignets Dusted with Powdered Sugar
$6.99
Sweet Brown Rice and Tender Vegetables
Cajun Fried Calamari
Margarita
$15.99
Sweet and Spicy Peppers
Tequila Sauza, Blue Island Oasis, Strawberry Triple Sec
$9.50
$8.00 for more information, please call 407.662.1320
ValSpar® championShip at Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL), a global leader in the paint and coatings industry, is the title sponsor of the VALSPAR CHAMPIONSHIP to be held at
innisbrook, march 10–16, 2014
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The Copperhead Course at Innisbrook has traditionally been rated one of the players favorites on Tour and we are delighted that VALSPAR has committed to a four year sponsorship of the tournament. Whether you come for a day to watch exciting play or make it a “golf getaway” with accommodations at Innisbrook over tournament week, we invite you to come be where the pros will be.
Contact Innisbrook for ticket and package information:
VisitInnisbrook.com
St. patrick’S Day Monday, March 17, 2014 · Available Lunch and Dinner
Irish Beef Hand Pies | $8.99 Marinated Beef and Vegetables wrapped in Golden Baked Puff Pastry
Guinness Braised Lamb Shank | $17.99 Lamb Shank Braised in Guinness Broth with Root Vegetables Served with Traditional Colcannon
Corned Beef and Cabbage Platter | $12.99 Served with New Potatoes, Roasted Beets and Carrots
Dessert | $7.00 Dark Chocolate Stout Cake
March Madness The Final Four Sliders |
$14.99 Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken, Pulled Pork and Mahi
for more information, please call 407.662.1320
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clubhouse | march 25–april 8
Featured Oscar Dinner ®
Eat like the stars with a 3 course meal at Forte
Sunday, March 2, 2014 · 5pm–9:30pm FIRST COURSE
Les Misérables French Onion Dip SECOND COURSE (select one)
Life of Pi Curried Coconut Chicken Crispy Rice Cake and Julienne of Bell Pepper
Lincoln Roast Duck Breast Sour Cherry Chutney, Molasses Sweet Potatoes
Captain Phillips Spicy Baked Chicken Coriander and Mint Basmati Rice Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette THIRD COURSE
Inside Llewyn Davis Phyllo Envelope, filled with Marcona Almond Cream Drizzled with Chocolate and Gold Dust
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plus tax and gratuity |
member discount applies
reservations recommend, please call 407.662.1350
Glass of Champagne Prosecco $8.00
Featured Oscar Dinner ®
In honor of “The Butler”
Sunday, March 2, 2014
FIRST COURSE
Live from the red Carpet… Mixed Greens Salad with Roasted Pistachio Zesty Orange Vinaigrette and Cardamom Cranberry Gelee
SECOND COURSE
Opening act… Veal Rack Oscar Grilled Asparagus
THIRD COURSE
and the Oscar goes to… Phyllo Envelope, filled with Marcona Almond Cream Drizzled with Chocolate and Gold Dust
$70 per person plus tax and gratuity |
member discount applies
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Lobby Bar
Clubhouse
Eleven
Forte
Reunion Burger
BBQ Pork Slider
Grilled Hanger Steak
Topped with Onions, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Peppers, Swiss Cheese $10.95
with Crispy Tabasco Onions (one slider) $2
Grilled Chicken and Shrimp
Basket of Fries $2 Mezza Corona Pinot Grigio $8
Lemon Herb Butter Sauce, Mashed Potato and Haricot Verts $19
Roasted Potatoes, Garlic Spinach $28
Member discount does apply
Member discount does not apply
Member discount does not apply
Member discount does not apply
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11am – 9pm
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Inside T H E L I N E S
Whether you play singles or doubles, the drop shot will be a very useful. The drop shot is one of the most under.used weapons there is. You can use it to set your opponent up for the lob or to even finish off a point with some touch; either way we have to follow these few tips in order to hit this shot consistently. The first and most important thing to remember is that you just can’t hit a good drop shot from
anywhere in the court. You must be at least standing in the middle of “no.man’s.land.” Now the execution: make sure you are approaching this shot with a volley grip (Continental), not your ground.stroke grip. Move toward the ball with your racket head above your hand and with no backswing. Once you reach your hitting location, push your hand forward with a firm wrist and you will see the ball simply float over. One common mistake that club players will make is to try and get the drop shot to travel over the net as low as possible. Two reasons why this is not correct . number one, your chances of missing in the net just greatly increased; number two, is that if the ball does go over, it will be going deeper in the court making it much easier for your opponent to run down. The perfect height is 1.2’ over the net, making the second bounce much closer to the net.
If you keep these few tips in your pocket, you will have a new weapon to break your opponent down.
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One last tip is to stay low; too many people stiffen up when trying to hit the drop shot. You need to keep your knees bent and push the ball with a slightly open racket face.
THE DROPSHOT
TENNIS TIP The Dropshot
March Madn ess 50%
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SPA SPECIAL SPA & BEAUTY
Spring Awakening
50 minutes.$135
Tired of dull winter skin? Enliven dry winter skin to a beautiful, healthy glow with our Orange Blossom Body Perfecting Ritual. Starting with a gentle exfoliation to renew the skin, a masque rich in AHA’s is applied and allowed to work in a warm wrap, addressing sun damage, age spots and skin tone. A Botanical Refining Balm is the finishing touch to calm, soothe and restore the natural moisture balance found in younger skin.
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Receive a complimentary travel size Pure Fiji lotion as our gift to you.
AS WELL AS THE REGULAR 10% DISCOUNT, MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE SPECIAL MEMBER PRICING MONDAYS . WEDNESDAYS ON SPA SERVICES. For more information on Spa Services please visit reunionresort.com/activities/spa or call 407.662.4SPA (4772)
Kids’ Crew Hey Kids! Join the Recreation Team for a half or full day of themed crafts, games, and activities. For those that are visiting or here year round, you won’t want to miss out on Kid’s Crew. Kid’s Crew is open Tuesdays through Saturdays; closed on Sundays and Mondays. Please contact us for more information: Reunionrecreation@reunionresort.com or 407.662.1605
Half Day Camp*
Full Day Camp**
$45 Member, each additional child 15% off $50 Resort Guest, each additional child 10% off Lunch $10 Half day camp is from 9 am.12 pm or 1.4 pm *Includes one snack
$55 Member, each additional child 15% off $60 Resort Guest, each additional child 10% off Full day camp is from 9 am.4 pm *Includes lunch and two snacks
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24.hour advance registration required. All children attending camp must be fully potty.trained to participate. (Ages 4.10, space is limited).
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Daily Lawn Games Available at the Water Park Giant Checkers Corn Hole Hula Hoops
Horse Shoes Mega Jenga Jump Ropes
* Lawn Game Pieces MUST stay in the Lawn Game Area. Lawn Game Pieces are NOT to be used in the pool or in any areas that obstruct walk ways.*
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FOUR LEAF CLOVER FRIDAYS 11am-4pm Various St. Patrick’s Day Crafts $4 Paint Your Own Ceramic Bank $8 Color Your Own Frisbee $3 Build-A-Buddies $10 Decorate Your Own Sunglasses $3
SHAMROCK SATURDAYS 11am-4pm
Various St. Patrick’s Day Crafts Color Your Own Plush Anima Create Your Own Friendship Bracelet DIY Mini Tablet Cover Create Your Own Journal
$4 $8 $3 $8 $4
LEPRECHAUN SUNDAYS 11am-4pm Various St. Patrick’s Day Crafts $4 Color Your Own Backpack $10 Decorate Your Own Flower Pot $3 Sand Art $4 Tie-Dye T-Shirts Members: $15 Guests: $20 * + TAXES ON ALL PRICES *
MARCH
RECREATION EVENTS
Popcorn with Purpose Grande Lobby Bar l Friday, March 14, 5 pm-9 pm Pop in to the Grande Lobby Bar for some fan-popping-tastic fun.Donations benefit the Give Kids The World Village. Minimum $3 donation per bag of popcorn.
St. Patrick’s Day Pool Party Water Park l Monday, March 17, 3-4 pm Celebrate this luck-filled day with family, friends, and Reunion’s Recreation team poolside for St. Patrick’s Day themed games, crafts, and fun for all!
Movie Under The Stars - The Magical Legend of The Leprechauns Grande Lawn l Saturday, March 29, 7 pm B.Y.O.S.B.S. (Bring Your Own Seating, Blankets, & Snacks). Weather Permitting.
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Enjoy a family movie night under the stars on Reunion’s Inflatable Big Screen on the Grande Lawn.
R E C R E AT I O N & F I T N E S S YOGA: 9am | Monday & Thursdays It’s liberating, rejuvenating, invigorating, healing and fun. Come join us in Heritage Crossing. Call the Recreation team at 407.662.1606 for more information. Members: Complimentary, Resort Guests: $10
1 Hour Personal Training Sessions Personal Trainer: Justin Shuman Sessions by appointment only. Available Wednesday through Sunday, 7:30 am.9 am. Session Focus Options: Weight Loss, Muscle Mass, Strength Gain or Toning. Single Session: $15; 3 Sessions: $40; 6 Sessions: $85; 7+ Sessions: See Trainer for options. Call the Recreation Team at 407.662.1606 for more information.
Bike Rentals
Hourly Adult $10
Day $30
Week $70
Child $8 $20 $50 Helmets are available for all and required for children 12 years or younger. Please ask our front desk at the Water Park for information on bike rentals. Reunion Resort Bicycle Rentals 407.662.1606
Surrey Bike Rentals Single Bench $25/per ½ hour Double Bench $30/per ½ hour All guests must be 18 years of age or older to drive and 58 inches or taller to be in a pedaling position. Proper foot attire is required (no flip flops, bare feet or open.toed shoes). Please note: rentals begin at 10 am and end one hour before the park closes.
Junior Lifeguard Program (Class is scheduled by appointment only. At least 48 hours advance notice required.) This 2 hour program is for children 6 . 15 to get a jump start into learning the basics of Lifeguarding. This class is intended for intermediate or advanced swimmers only. Members and Guests $25/person (Minimum of 2, Maximum of 6 per class)
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Call the Water Park Front Gate at 407.662.1606 for more information.
WAT E R P A R K A C C E S S WATER PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS
• Members, Resort Guests, Partner Program Guests and Houseguests with RED ink cards: Complimentary •H ouseguests with BLACK ink cards: Adult: $15; Child: $10 per day •H ouseguest cards and a valid ID matching the name on the Houseguest card required for admission (driver’s license or passport) •R egistered Houseguests may not have accompanied guests •M embers must accompany all guests without Houseguest cards while at the Water Park at all times
•A ccompanied Resort Guests: $30 per person per day
• Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older •M ember Cards, Room Cards or Houseguest cards are required for admission •W ater Park is not open to the public • No outside food or beverages permitted in the Water Park (No Exceptions) • No food or drinks are permitted in the pool • No private coolers permitted •A ll pool towels must remain in the park at all times • Height requirement to ride main slide is 42”
NO SMOKING
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•G uests with Reunion Members: up to 4 complimentary accompanied guests per Membership per day; additional guests $10 per person per day
•A ccompanied Wyndham Vacation Guests: $30 per person per day
7593 GATHERING DRIVE | REUNION, FLORIDA 34747 888.418.9611 | 407.662.1000 | REUNIONRESORT.COM