2023 ANNUAL REPORT
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OFFICERS
DIRECTORS
Susan T. Pender
2023
President
Robert Beasley, III Neil Brown
John W. Wilson, Jr.
Kelly Disharoon
Vice President
Shannan Poteran
David C. Burton
2024
Secretary Patrick L. Shuler Treasurer
John Hawa Nicole Legum Amy Metzger Sam Steingold 2025 Dennis Casey Mark Horton Ashley Knapp Esther Vaughan
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Today’s Princess Anne Country Club Mission Statement “The Princess Anne Country Club is a traditional, full-service and family-oriented private club whose purpose is to offer quality social and athletic services and first rate facilities to meet the needs of Members and their families in a comfortable atmosphere and homeaway-from-home environment, consistent with the long-standing values, traditions, history and unique culture of the Club.”
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President’s Message
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Treasurer’s Report
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Entertainment Committee
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Fitness Committee
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Golf Committee
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Green Committee
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House Committee
“The purpose of the corporation (i.e., the Princess Anne Country Club) is to own, maintain and operate at Virginia Beach, in the state of Virginia, a social and country club, including any and all facilities for golf, tennis, swimming and any and all other sports of every kind and character whatsoever, and to provide for its Members such accommodations and entertainment as may be necessary or desirable to them.”
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Membership ID Committee
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Membership Committee
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New Members
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Pool Committee
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Tennis Committee
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Youth Involvement Committee
~ PACC Founders | September 23, 1916
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Wine Committee
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PACC Committees
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In Memoriam
Original Purpose Statement from the Articles of Incorporation
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT As I complete my term as your Club President, I am honored to
our Members and future Members. We will provide regular updates
present this Annual Report for the Club’s 2022-2023 fiscal year,
and opportunities for your input as we progress toward this exciting
October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023.
endeavor. Your insights, ideas, and enthusiasm will be instrumental
I am pleased to report that interest in the Princess Anne remains stronger than ever. Throughout the year, we lingered at or above the
As the value of Princess Anne membership has continued to increase,
membership cap for resident and non-resident full memberships.
at their last meeting of the fiscal year, the Board approved an increase
At the end of the fiscal year, the waiting list included 150 families
to the Club’s initiation fees. A Full Membership initiation fee will be
ready to join the Club. While we saw a respite from the heightened
$50,000, effective November 1, 2023.
usage numbers experienced during COVID, Members remain very active. Club leadership continues to evaluate Member usage and Membership options. In the coming fiscal year, your Board will take part in a strategic planning workshop with consultant McMahon Group to further evaluate these items.
past year, your Operations Team has conducted team surveys, compensation studies and transitioned to a new human resources platform to ensure the Club’s recruitment processes, wages and team engagement initiatives are top tier. Like other industries, wage inflation has impacted Club operations throughout all departments,
exceptional Club environment is unwavering. During this fiscal year,
creating an impact on Club’s financials (please see the Treasurer’s
we continued the PACC 20/20 & Beyond Master Plan, completing
Report).
time planning the refresh to the Linkhorn Lounge, which will begin in January 2024. In addition to these projects, the Club also made significant investments in obligatory capital replacements to ensure your Club amenities remain fresh. Your Board is continually planning for the Club’s future, and, in the coming fiscal year, the Club will embark upon the next phase of master planning which will enable us to chart a clear course for the future of the Princess Anne ensuring that our facilities, amenities, and services remain aligned with the evolving preferences and needs of
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Operationally, staffing levels are better than a year ago. Over the
Your Board’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing our
the “Beckett’s Bunker” golf simulator and spending a great deal of
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in guiding us toward a successful outcome.
I cannot thank our devoted Membership enough for their commitment to the Princess Anne. I would also like to thank our outgoing Board Members: Bobby Beasley, III, Dr. Neil Brown, Kelly Disharoon, and Shannan Poteran. Their insight and strategic leadership through a pivotal time in the Club’s history will not be forgotten. In closing, I thank you for allowing me to serve as your Club President. The Princess Anne has been a part of my life for many years and to be a small part of her history has truly been an honor. While my term comes to an end, I look forward to seeing you at the Club!
SUSAN T. PENDER President
TREASURER’S REPORT Submitted by Patrick L. Shuler
Rendering of the future Linkhorn Lounge Bourbon Bar I am pleased to present this report to summarize
should complete their examination of our
containing costs leading to a deficit in cashflow
the highlights of our Club’s financial operations for
financial statements in November. While the
from operations of ($189,245). As a best practice,
the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.
information included in this report is preliminary, we do
your Board traditionally budgets an operating surplus
not anticipate any significant changes and the auditors
to account for Member needs throughout the year. This
are satisfied with the Club’s internal controls.
year was no different; however, the increased costs to
As presented below in the 2022 – 2023 Unaudited
meet Member needs exceeded our expectations. Last
Consolidated Financial Results, the Club’s Net Cashflow Before Obligatory and Aspirational Capital Funding is
Cashflow from operations is a measure of the daily
year, I reported that rising cost pressures would test
$1,247,312. These results are $78,914 short of budget.
costs of operating the Club. Simply stated, “the cost of
operations and budget calculations and it certainly did.
As in prior years, the financial results are broken down
keeping the lights on.” Monthly dues and supplements
into two sections: cashflow from operations, and
are the primary operations funding sources. With rising
Unlike operations, the Princess Anne’s capital ledger
cashflow for debt service, obligatory replacements, and
costs in virtually every aspect of the Club, particularly
drives cashflow for debt service, ongoing capital
aspirational capital enhancements. Our auditors, BDO,
wages and related benefits, operations struggled
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TREASURER’S REPORT These three financial components work together to sustain and grow Member equity. A fortified capital ledger strategically positions the Princess Anne today and for future generations. Your Board continues to focus considerable attention on the balance sheet and equity. Traditionally, clubs fund these components with initiation fees, capital fees, assessments, and debt. Fiscal year end cash totaled $3,620,934 with $2,927,678 designated in interest bearing capital reserve accounts. Through Member surveys and other feedback channels, your Board and Operations Team
learned
the
Membership’s
aspirational
preferences and have developed a financial strategy to meet those preferences. This year, your Club funded $886,056 in debt service; nearly $1.5 million in capital replacements, such as a new tennis bubble, new carpet, fitness center flooring and equipment, tee box renovations, driving range fencing, and ladies lounge improvements; and $714,534 in aspirational enhancements such as the Beckett’s Bunker golf simulator and the preliminary ordering for the Linkhorn Lounge refresh, scheduled to begin in January 2024. Over the past twenty-one years, the Princess Anne Family has invested over $32 million in aspirational capital enhancements 5
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Beckett’s Bunker
PRELIMINARY DEPARTMENTAL STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES 2022 - 2023 Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results
with funding derived from our monthly capital fee, 2003 and 2007 assessments, initiation fees and bank loans that now have an outstanding balance of nearly $9.9 million. The Board and Operations Team remain committed to operating your Club under
Dues & Supplements
Current Year Actual Budget $6,148,268 $6,107,903
Prior Year Actual $5,589,443
Department Income
a sustainable financial model that utilizes capital
Food & Beverage
($239,081)
($94,840)
$79,866
investments to enhance the Member experience
Golf Pro Shop
($166,128)
($108,529)
($90,140)
and elevate the Princess Anne’s value to today’s
Golf Course
($1,372,302)
($1,343,462)
($1,161,191)
Members and future generations. I look forward
Tennis
($429,934)
($338,290)
($337,814)
to working with the Master Plan Committee, Board,
Pool
($167,713)
($183,400)
($189,147)
and Team this coming year to strategically adjust
Athletics/Fitness
($181,759)
($164,800)
($133,104)
financial models to ensure a healthy financial future
Clubhouse
($634,954)
($604,706)
($580,239)
for our Club.
Maintenance
($286,526)
($229,080)
($257,315)
Entertainment
($182,408)
($156,800)
($162,890)
Youth
($37,788)
($38,151)
($38,574)
Utilities
($431,849)
($375,904)
($385,069)
Administrative & General
($1,400,343)
($1,184,960)
($1,070,894)
Fixed Charges
($830,993)
($848,947)
($831,041)
Holly Beach Bungalow
$24,267
$22,512
$33,752
Cashflow From Operations
($189,245)
$458,546
$465,642
The faithful support of existing Members is inspiring and the demand to join the Club is at an all-time high! Please know how much I appreciate the opportunity to serve as Treasurer. I look forward to addressing any questions you may have.
New Member Joining Fees
$516,648
$94,235
$552,716
Monthly Capital Fee
$1,715,980
$1,664,000
$1,725,364
Other Income/Expenses
$89,984
($4,500)
($144,887)
Cashflow Before Debt Service
$2,133,368
$2,212,281
$2,598,835
Interest Expense & Principal Debt Service
($886,056)
($886,055)
($886,077)
Net Cashflow Before Obligatory & Aspirational Capital Funding
$1,247,312
$1,326,226
$1,712,758
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ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE Submitted by Chair Amy Metzger This year has been filled with continued enthusiasm for events and activities offered by PACC. The Oyster Roast is most certainly the “It” event of the year, with Christmas events close behind. These Club favorites are always at full capacity. The Team worked hard to overcome staffing shortages and continued to “make it happen.” For 2023, we took a pause from the more traditional New Year’s Eve activities and opted for smaller, more intimate offerings. We are hopeful that this pause will allow the Team and Members to reset and launch NYE 2024 in a way that will be attractive to more Members. We reviewed the Club surveys to pinpoint areas of expansion and improvement in the entertainment sector with Dawn, our new Director of Catering and Special Events. With this knowledge in mind, she has jumped in and kicked off several fun new “pop-up” events at the pool deck and fun new twists on Club staples such as the Monopoly-themed party to celebrate the Men’s Member-Guest Golf Tournament. Spring produced a couple hiccups with rainy days, but we worked through, making events happen rain or shine with some alternative indoor options. Our PACC team leaders are truly spectacular at pivoting! Summer was the best yet with our new pool in full swing. There was lots of family fun each week on the pool deck, allowing for an array of opportunities for Members of all ages to enjoy this amenity all season long. As we look to round out 2023, we will continue to research and collaborate with other committees and outside Club resources to stay on par with the desires of our Princess Anne Family!
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FITNESS COMMITTEE Submitted by Chair Esther Vaughan It has been a rewarding year at the PACC Lifestyles Fitness and Wellness Center (LFWC)! We have seen an exciting renovation, new, special programming, and the addition of new Team Members, classes and fitness challenges. The popularity of the fitness center has continued to increase with late June and July setting new usage records. We love to see the energy of our teens and college students training alongside our seniors, business professionals and everyone in-between. We inspire one another! Special events including the Annual Wellness Week, Fit Pro Open House and Turkey Trot were well-attended this year, and new programming was introduced including expanded mind-body classes, fitness challenges and opportunities for the Members to donate through quarterly blood drives. Several upgrades were completed early in the year to include the addition of a Hammer Strength 3-tier dumbbell rack and a Hammer Strength power rack in our free-weight area. The year culminated with our long-anticipated refresh which included repairs and fresh paint throughout the center, new gym flooring and many small upgrades throughout. Our new, state-of-the-art functional training system, Aktiv Gym Rax, adds additional workout space and many new training possibilities to the east side of the gym. Other new equipment installed during the makeover included a Life Fitness cable tower and pulldown, leg raise and assisted chin/dip machines. We look forward to offering expanded programming utilizing our new equipment in the coming year. Led by the multi-talented and dedicated Andrea Pettay, the professionalism of our entire Fitness Team, including personal trainers, massage therapists and front desk attendants, adds great value to the Member experience. We were especially happy to welcome new Fitness Manager Lisa Stephens to the Team this year, and are delighted with her energy, resourcefulness and positivity! The LFWC will continue to improve and expand our fitness and wellness offerings in 2024 and beyond.
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GOLF COMMITTEE Congratulations to this year’s champions! TOURNAMENT
CHAMPION
TOURNAMENT
CHAMPION
Green Jacket Par 3
Jimmy Nash
Ladies’ Triumvirate
PACC
Green Jacket
Chris Devine
Ladies’ Spring Handicap
Mary Crandley
McClanan 1-Day Memorial
Bill and Billy McClanan
Ladies’ Member-Guest
Jeanne Beck, Susan Bell, Donnie Macon and Ellen Morey
Men’s Member-Guest
Bailey Allman and Rob Williams
Ladies’ Member-Member
Alice Striffler & Joanne Domson
Men’s Club Championship
Chris Devine
Ladies’ Club Championship
Alice Striffler
Men’s Summer League
Daniel Hooper and Mike Disharoon
Challenge Matches
Marcy Sims and Janet Ellis
Men’s Member-Member
Brian Hill and Bill Kamarek
Junior Club Champion
Alex Rai
Windholz Memorial
Dr. Mike Morgan
Parent/Child
Keith and Kevin Smedley
Husband & Wife Championship
Angela and Jud Elliot
Men’s Triumvirate
Bayville Golf Club
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GOLF COMMITTEE Submitted by Chair Dennis Casey In my first year as Golf Committee Chairman I have
Golf programming continues to be a high priority for
championship. In addition, a One-Day Member-Guest
had an up-close look at the PACC golf program and the
our operations Team, creating opportunities for golfers
was created, giving first priority to those who did not get a
impact that the evolution of the game of golf has had
of all abilities and ages. The Princess Anne Ladies’ Golf
place in the James G. Parke. The 2023 Vincent G. Thomas
on our facility. Although rounds have slowly decreased
Association (PALG) and Princess Anne Senior Men’s Golf
Men’s Member–Member was one for the books with a
over the past three seasons, our golf course continues to
Association (PASMGA) continue to thrive. Our junior golf
full field of 54 teams taking part in the championship.
see far more utilization than pre-COVID times. A review
program continues to be the best in the region. The
Congratulations to our champions Brian Hill and Bill
of the course usage in fiscal year 2023 amply illustrates
popularity of individual play combined with the success
Kamarek for their victory and two great rounds of golf.
the current popularity of the game. In 2021, golf rounds
of our organized programs continue to take golf to a new
The golf, food and beverage, course maintenance Teams
played reached 29,426, 2022 saw 27,602, and this year
level at the Princess Anne.
and our Tournament Chair Mike Disharoon collectively
25,378 rounds were played. With this 9% decrease in rounds, tee time availability improved tremendously
In 2023, our Member-Member and Club Championship
rose to the occasion, putting on another fabulous event.
increasing
The PALG enjoyed a successful 2023 in which participation
participation. At the recommendation of the Golf
continued to flourish under the leadership of PALG
Committee, the format of the Richard D. Cooke Men’s
Chair Julie Holland. The PALG averaged 26 players for
Club Championship changed this year. Since the
the Tuesday play days and added six new golfers to
inception of the event, the Club Championship has
this year’s association. Julie was joined by Talbot Jordan
been a match play format. The Committee successfully
(vice-chair), Shay Paisley (secretary) and Anne Gorry
year.
increased participation by changing to a stroke play
(treasurer) to comprise the current board of the PALG.
format and had almost 40 players. Congratulations to
The PALG leadership continues to think of ‘outside of the
This year we debuted a new, state-of-the art golf
Chris Devine for winning his third Club Championship
box’ activities and golf social events that ensure that all
instruction bay and simulator space, allowing our
title. The Golf Committee made the decision to reduce
interested ladies can participate in the fun.
Members and professional team to improve their games,
the field of the 2023 James G. Parke Men’s Member-
provide more opportunities for instruction and enjoy
Guest to create a level of exclusivity, provide camaraderie
socializing with multiple media choices for golf games.
and improve pace of play. A lottery was created to decide
Dubbed Beckett’s Bunker, after the first golf professional
the field, with 54 of 110 teams selected to participate.
and the challenges and frustration experienced by our Members decreased substantially. The trend of walking versus riding continues with 63% of our rounds being walked. Our Members continue to show pride in our facilities to others as our guest revenue continues to increase at a record pace, reaching $220,000 this fiscal
tournaments
achieved
the
goal
of
of the Princess Anne Walter Beckett, the simulator continues to grow in popularity, particularly with the
This year did not disappoint! Bailey Allman and his guest
winter months and football season ahead.
Rob Williams played two great days of golf to claim the
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I want to extend my congratulations to Alice Striffler and Joanne Domson for claiming the 2023 Leo V. Kernan Ladies Member-Member title. The Martha Macklin Smith Ladies’ Member-Guest continues to be one of the most popular member-guest events in the area. Seventy two players competed for this year’s coveted crown with Jeanne Beck, Susan Bell, Donnie Macon and Ellen Morey
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claiming victory. I’d also like to congratulate Mary Crandley
professionals and is tailored specifically to our junior golfers.
continues to shine. Associate Golf Professionals Keith
on her first PALG tournament victory as she claimed the
The academy mission is simple; provide a programming road
Cooper, Ryan Rogers and Drew Callen continue to grow and
2023 Joanne R. Neff Ladies Spring Handicap.
map so juniors can progress towards improving their skill
have truly bought into the service-focused culture of our
level and perform on the golf course. Seventy one juniors
operation. Director of Instruction Davis Whitmer continues
came through our junior golf program during this shortened
to contribute to the Team’s success, growing the instruction
year. Birdie Basics continues to provide a successful golf
program
instruction platform for junior golfers ages three to six. This
Members and their guests the best experience possible,
platform was well received by the 22 children who took part
continues to be successful and has not gone unnoticed. The
in the program. With these numbers, the future of PACC golf
golf pro shop continues to provide Members an excellent
continues to look bright.
shopping experience and club repairs as good as any in
The PASMGA had another successful season, maintaining strong participation at an average of 40 players for their Wednesday rounds. The PASMGA continues to enjoy its success thanks to the leadership of its Board headed up by John Mazach (president), David Durham (vice president), Mike Clark (secretary) and Jim Gregory (treasurer). Congratulations to the 2023 PASMGA Member-Member Champions Scott Ferros and Mark Honig who outlasted
The PACC golf Team hosted the Seventh Annual PACC Pro-
a tough field of 22 teams to claim the title. The PASMGA
Am to benefit the Els for Autism Foundation. The two-day
continues to thrive on the camaraderie had each week. This
charity event welcomed pro golfer Ernie Els and several
has proven to be a great venue for Members to meet and is
other Champions Tour Professionals to Princess Anne for
truly one of the more social groups at the Club.
an exciting day of play. Fundraising reached a new high this
While participation for our Sunday Mixed Pairs golf was slightly down in 2023, this group continues to provide our couples with a weekend opportunity to play golf. The Thursday Night Men’s Golf League increased in participation
year, eclipsing $320,000. To date, the Invitational had raised over 1.6 million dollars in seven years, for the Els for Autism Foundation, Virginia Autism Foundation, Families of Autistic Children in Tidewater (FACT) and SEAL Kids.
for the fourth year in a row, growing from 36 teams to 40.
The Golf Committee continues to concentrate on the
Glow ball tournaments provided an added night of fun for a
Handicap sub-committee made up of Mark Finn, Jeanie
wide variety of golfing skills.
Beck, Bob Buckalew, John Gibson and Alice Striffler. This
The junior golf program at Princess Anne continues to be one of the strongest in the area and this was proven by the
committee continues to roll up their sleeves and address difficult, but necessary, tasks. Thank you all.
tremendously.
The
approach
of
providing
the state of Virginia thanks to the efforts of Golf Shop and Merchandise Manager Erin Courrier. Erin continues to be a true asset to the operation. In closing, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to former Chairman Roger Stroud for his dedicated leadership to set up a successful 2023, along with those who serve on the Golf Committee. You are all generous with your time and ideas, and your love for golf here at Princess Anne is evident. Your efforts did not go unnoticed and are greatly appreciated. In addition, many thanks to Head Golf Professional Matt Liebler and the entire golf operations Team for their hard work, dedication and support. Each day presents a new challenge, and while not always easy, our Team handles it with class. We should be proud of the excellent Team that has been assembled here at Princess
number of junior golfers who participated in the 2023
The golf operations Team continued to function on a high
Anne. We certainly look forward to watching them continue
Beach Junior League. With 40 juniors signing up, we were
level thanks to the leadership of Head Golf Professional
to flourish in 2024 and beyond.
able to field two teams that finished second and third in
Matt Liebler. The team experiences many challenges on a
the league. The juniors continue to thrive under our Junior
daily basis, particularly with rounds remaining high and
Golf Academy which was created by the Princess Anne golf
labor issues lingering. The Team’s patience and resiliency
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As the PACC Green Committee turned the corner on 2023 our goals were lofty and, under the steady hand of our Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Club Grounds Jordan Spitler, with the support of his Team, we were off and running. The “Star of the Show” was the first phase or our tee renovation project, but was accompanied by supporting projects to include the driving range, bridge and path work on #4, cart path drainage, sprucing up native areas, re-design of the #15 bunker and, of course, the year to year aeration and course conditioning. We also welcomed to our Committee Chris Devine, a lifelong Member of the PACC. The ground work was set in motion in late 2022 to prepare for Double Eagle (the company chosen to do the tee renovation) to begin the tee project in January of this year. It was the prep work completed by Jordan’s Team in the fall of 2022 that would keep this project moving forward. We started on the rebuilding of 3, 8, 9, 11, 13 and 15 teeing grounds in January and completed the project in March, on budget. It was the patience of our playing Members and the decisions of our Committee that afforded this Club a beautiful result. By early summer we had a product that exceeded all expectations. The Zeon Zoysia took root and is only going to get better. The success of this early phase of the tee renovation opened the door to complete the remaining 12 tee boxes by April 2024. The teeing grounds on #1 will be incorporated into our newly designed short game practice area project, due to its proximity to the project. A by-product of the tee renovation was some much needed attention to the driving range as it relates to drainage. By making use of the spoils of the old tee boxes, Jordan’s Team was able to redesign the drainage field as well as raise low areas on the range. We also reclaimed a piece of property adjacent
GREEN COMMITTEE
to the west side of the range that allowed us to redirect some of the hitting
Submitted by Chair John Hawa
were made to the existing fencing on all sides of the range.
directions. A modified fence was instituted in this area and other repairs
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Mother Nature, as she does, led this Committee to take swift action on remedying the results of high water closures on the fourth hole by creating and implementing a plan to raise the bridge and cart path. This plan was vetted out and completed by early summer. The results have been extremely effective. The Committee has determined it necessary to move forward on addressing the rising water and erosion that affects the other areas around the course. This is a responsible decision for the future of our course. No year would be complete without addressing the “Bunker on 15.” I think we have it. With help of golf course shaper Dave Axland and course designer Tim Liddy, we have our third rendition of the 15th bunker. While on the grounds, they also did some redesign and shaping of areas on 6 and 18. These improvements, along with the modified deep tine fracturing and dry jecting that began in 2022, have given us a beautiful, healthy golf course. To maintain the course, Jordan and his Team have successfully taken delivery of our brand new equipment package. The structure of lease/buy will allow the team to keep up to date equipment in order to more efficiently keep our course in “tip-top” shape. In the spring of 2023, on the heels of a successful tee renovation, the Committee, with Board approval, moved forward with the design of a new short game practice area and practice putting green. Although hoping to begin this project this fall, we will begin the project in the fall of 2024. As the year draws to an end, this Green Committee stays committed to act in the best interest of all of our Members. We are responsible for a gem of a golf course and will continue to champion whatever it takes to allow her to shine as she has done for more than 100 years. Much appreciation goes out to Jordan Spitler and his Team, the Board of Directors and the entire Membership of the Princess Anne Country Club. The future of this golf course is leveraged on the work we do today. This committee continues to look to the Future by acting in the Present. 15 ANNUAL REPORT | 2023
HOUSE COMMITTEE Submitted by Chair Nicole Legum During my first year as House Committee Chair,
updated lighting, reupholstered furniture and the
I have witnessed firsthand the many changes
addition of soft seating updated the entire feel.
instilled and installed this year around the Club.
A new countertop was installed and fresh snacks
The Committee was able to influence positive
and drinks were added to create the welcoming
changes around the pool and Breakers restaurant,
atmosphere we sought.
the ladies’ lounge and the fitness facility.
The long-awaited golf practice facility on the range
This year, we welcomed a face lift inside Breakers;
and Beckett’s Bunker (golf simulator building) was
fresh paint with lighter colors, contemporary
completed. We anticipate both to be a welcome
tables, and chairs that brighten the room and aid
addition when our warm weather begins
the Team in keeping everything clean and in good
to turn. We are hoping Beckett’s Bunker
shape. We also removed the shutters to let in more
can be another social area as well as an
light and added window treatments that brought it
instructional one.
all together.
Moving into the next fiscal year, the
New, seasonal menus were presented. The
committee will oversee the Linkhorn
feedback has been overwhelmingly positive
Lounge renovation and work on improving
for Chef Benson’s Clubhouse fare and Chef
the offerings at the 10th Tee and Men’s
Thompson’s Breakers and poolside menu. During
Lounge. We hope to work with the operations
the winter, we enclosed the concession stand and
Team to have something for everyone by next
made it a conditioned space that aided in retention
spring season.
of the poolside Team. The Committee received great feedback on the quick bite additions offered at the concession stand. Did you know that over 300 pizzas were sold over the summer? It’s easy to say the pizza oven continues to be a huge success and garner more business.
I am honored to serve as your House Committee Chair. Being supported by a very enthusiastic Committee and an involved Membership makes it a joy. I look forward to next year as we navigate the Membership wait list while providing
The Ladies’ Lounge was another area that received
exceptional Membership satisfaction and
a refresh. New carpet and curtains, fresh paint,
experiences.
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MEMBERSHIP ID COMMITTEE Submitted by Chair Bobby Beasley, III
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With a robust waiting list of 150 prospective members, the
In December of 2022, the ‘Waiting List Policy’ was
permitting Members to join the Club. The Committee will
Membership ID Committee focused its efforts on reviewing
revised to include language stating applicants on the
continue to analyze Club usage and make recommendations
usage and capacity data, reviewing the rules as they apply
waiting list shall be required to pay any assessments
to the Board on the ability to welcome Social Members.
to membership, and monitoring the membership cap
imposed on the membership between the date of
and freeze. With less of a focus on member recruitment,
application and the date the membership is activated.
The membership cap for Resident Full and Athletic
The Committee also reduced the time applicants are allocated
Membership cap is 160. Despite the membership freeze
The Committee proposed, and the Board of Directors
to activate their membership once approved from 30 days
on Social Memberships and the membership caps,
approved, revising the ‘Resignation Due to Relocation’ rule to
to 14 days, and reduced incentives paid to membership
we welcomed 23 new families to the Princess Anne,
a ‘Membership Reinstatement’ rule. The rule was streamlined
application sponsors from a $350 gift card to a $100 gift card
reinstated one previous Member and processed three
to allow Members who resign to reinstate their membership
and to endorsers from a $100 gift card to a $50 gift card.
upgrade requests from current Members. Of those new
the Committee moved to a quarterly meeting schedule.
within ten years following the current membership application process and paying the difference between the previously paid initiation fee and the current initiation fee.
With the support of the Committee, at their January 26
members remains at 740 and the Non-Resident Full
Members, we are excited that eight are legacy Members.
and September 29 meetings, the Board of Directors voted
Our Committee looks forward to next year and welcoming
to temporarily lift the freeze on Social Memberships,
some of the 150 families currently on the waiting list to the Princess Anne Family when space becomes available.
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Submitted by Chair Sam Steingold The Membership Committee is dedicated to ensuring the Princess Anne is comprised of families who uphold the values of our Club and position us for future success. The Club continues to see unprecedented interest in membership, which resulted in 71 applications for membership this year, each of which were thoroughly vetted by the Committee.
Members. Throughout the year, the Club remained over the cap for non-resident full membership and was unable to welcome any applicants from the waiting list into that membership class. For Resident Full and Athletic membership, we fell below the cap several times and were able to welcome 19 new Members, honor one reinstatement of a former Member and upgrade three current Members.
The membership cap is set at 740 for Resident Full and Athletic Members and 160 for Non-Resident Full
While there is no cap on resident and non-resident social membership, the Club remained on a freeze for
MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITY FY ‘22-’23 REGULAR Full & Athletic
these membership classes for a large portion of the year. The Board worked with the Operations Team to continually evaluate Club usage to ensure that lifting the membership freeze would not impede Member access to amenities and programs. In January, the Board temporarily lifted the freeze on social membership and welcomed three new social Members as well as permitted three Members to return from a leave of absence to social membership. In late September, as I am crafting this report, the Board again voted to
END SEPT. 2022
NEW
RESIGNATIONS
REINSTATEMENTS
TRANSFERS
END SEPT. 2023
467
11
-6
1
-4
469
8
Full & Athletic (Under 40)
99
-1
-15
91
Full & Athletic (Senior)
139
-3
4
140
Surviving Spouse
38
-5
3
36
-11
12
185
-4
-2
161
ASSOCIATE Social
181
Non-Resident Full & Athletic
167
Non-Resident Surviving Spouse
7
3
7
Non-Resident Social
57
Total Dues Paying Members
1155
22
9
1
Honorary
-3 -29
1
-1
Leave of Absence
32
-17
Total Members
1197
23
4
58
2
1147 10
Suspended/Inactive
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1
-47
1
-2
13
0
1170
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS temporarily lift the freeze on social membership, which will welcome one new resident social Member, six new non-resident social Members, permit four social Members to return from a leave of absence and welcome two former social Members back to the Club. With a full membership, it was difficult to anticipate at the year’s onset the revenue that would be generated from initiation fees. We are pleased to report that we greatly surpassed our $78,635 initiation fee budget with $427,067 collected.
Sheppard Atkinson Rebecca Brown Rex Burbage Hunter Byrnes Russell Clark Katherine Cole Gordon Crenshaw Elizabeth Fantl Patricia Finley Robert Fogelsanger Peter Goebel Robert Hart Terry Horan Lisa Hoberg Benjamin Humphreys Dr. Luke Kohan
At the end of the fiscal year, the Club waiting list includes 150 applicants waiting to join, upgrade or reactivate their membership. We are ending this year with a membership of 1170 families, 27 less than our beginning roster of 1197. As we move into FY 2023-2024, the Committee will continue to thoroughly vet all membership applications and welcome new Members as space becomes available.
Rachel Lee Lauren Michener Amy Shook-Perez Anna Thompson Michael Uncapher
hello Dr. Curtis Sergio Vendetti
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POOL COMMITTEE Submitted by Chair Dave Poteran
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This year, our pool and aquatic activities didn’t just thrive, they exploded with excitement and energy! We ignited the season with a colossal splash at our Second Annual Spring Splash, led by none other than the daredevil himself, Mark Horton from the Pool Committee, who fearlessly hurled himself off the diving board. The participation count doubled, signifying the birth of a thrilling new tradition that our beloved Princess Anne Families can eagerly anticipate every year. The moment the heater roared to life, in just 24 hours, it transformed the frigid waters into a balmy 83-degree paradise. Within days, water aerobics and lap swimming sessions commenced, setting the stage for a summer of aquatic activities. But that wasn’t all – we introduced Yoga Class On The Pool Deck, which was a hit with the PACC community. We’re determined to keep infusing fitness and mindfulness into the very heart of the PACC aquatics complex. With the pool staying heated until late October, we’re extending the season, granting more opportunities for exercise in our temperate Fall, an absolute game-changer. The Pool Committee, driven by unbridled enthusiasm, spearheaded a triumphant sponsorship recruitment campaign this year. The influx of resources allowed us to supercharge our swim team gatherings. Aquatics Director Brian Triolet turned our meets and end-of-season banquet into a spectacle for the ages. A sno cone truck, exhilarating water slides, pulsating beats from DJs, and a host of entertainment enhancements electrified the atmosphere. Our new families dived right in, both as swimmers and dedicated parent volunteers. With the unwavering leadership of our swim coaches Coach Bryan Rudolph and Chris Hakim we’ve ensured that our Breakers swim team maintains its momentum from the previous season. Offering flexible practice times made it effortless for families to involve their little ones in the action. Our aquatics complex has become the envy of the league, with other teams dreaming of holding their meets at our remarkable venue. As my tenure as Pool Committee Chair draws to a close, I can’t help but reflect on the extraordinary journey we’ve undertaken together, navigating the grand opening of our spectacular aquatics complex. Over the past two seasons, our Committee has worked tirelessly, consistently providing invaluable feedback to the operations Team to guarantee an unparalleled Member experience. We’ll keep fine-tuning our amenities to ensure the PACC aquatics experience consistently lives up to the loftiest of Member expectations. It’s been an honor and a privilege to witness this aquatic marvel come to life.
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TENNIS COMMITTEE Submitted by Chair Dr. Neil Brown Our PACC tennis and pickleball operation continued
Open Mixed Doubles tournament. The event sold out
to grow by leaps and bounds this year with so many
within a few hours with 64 teams filling every division
new players taking to the courts. We hired another
and teams on the waiting list. Entering its third year,
pickleball pro after Alek moved away, and now have
the PACC Summer Open Doubles tournament raised
an amazing Team of eight. The Team lineup this year
an astonishing $87,000 for An Achievable Dream. The
is as follows: Director of Tennis John Fraser, who is
highlight of the year was winning the Ladies Spindle
in his 19th year, Head Tennis Pro Andy Hinkle, who
Cup event at Farmington Country Club for the seventh
is in his 31st year, Tennis Professional Martin Black,
time in ten years in another dominating performance.
who is in his 9th year, Tennis Professional Arnold
Our ladies took a clean sweep of all eight matches on
Pence, who is in his 21st year, Tennis Professional
day one. We were also victorious at the Fun Cup, which
and Shop Manager Dajana Cvjetkovic, and Tennis
we also won very convincingly, for the first time since
Professionals Lorenzo Sison and Joyce Fields. Our new
2012. The local USTA leagues also started back up this
pickleball professional is Karen Anderson. Our Tennis
past spring, many of which had teams from PACC. Our
Maintenance Director Jeff Partin has been with us for
junior tennis development program continues to offer
35 years and we have two new shop attendants, Mark
daily after school programs as well as summer camps
and Mia, while retaining Rachel and Kylie. Our new
with over 100 kids participating including many young,
tennis bubble will arrive this fall. We also have a new,
new faces. We hosted three new junior tournaments
climate-controlled storage unit which was built on the
this year to get our younger kids introduced to
east side of court four which will be used to store our
matchplay. The PACC Tennis Shop scored a huge
new bubble. Court reservations have remained steady
account this year with the addition of Lululemon active
with many new players. It was a fun year with solid
wear to our merchandise lineup. We also invested in
attendance at our events and socials. The Singles Club
an embroidery machine so that we can do all of our
Championship had more than 100 entries this year
logos in house. This shop is stringing headquarters for
and the Doubles Club Championship had 60 teams.
players from all over the area who like to have their
In April, more than $50K was raised for the Children’s
racquets done by our certified stringers on cutting
Hospital of King’s Daughters (CHKD) during the CHKD
edge machines. Over the past three months, the
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pickleball program has added two new clinics a week and an instructor-led round robin.
James River in July. I would like to thank our Tennis Team, Tennis Committee and the entire
Karen is teaching an average of four private lessons a week and growing. We had our
Princess Anne Family for an amazing year.
very first inter-club Fun Cup event for pickleball with Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club, NYCC and
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TENNIS COMMITTEE 2022-2023 EVENT WINNERS Member – Member Mixed 2022
Tidewater Cup 2023
Men’s and Women’s Singles Club Championship
Open Division – Justin McDanie/Debby Levi
1st – NYCC
Men’s Open: Ryan Charles
A Division – Adam Long/Bev Mason
2nd – PACC
Men’s A: Sam Steingold
B Division – Ryan Chorazy/Suzanne Mihlon
3rd - VBTCC
Men’s B: Ryan Chorazy
C Division – George Shipp/Perry DiBona
4th – CGYC
Men’s C: Chris Horan
2022 Junior Country Club 1st – CCV 2nd – FCC 3rd – PACC 4th - NYCC
Women’s Open: Debby Levi Anderson Cup 2023
Women’s A: Caroline Dozier
1st – NYCC
Women’s B: Frances Lazarow
2nd – PACC
Women’s C: Kate Napolitano
3rd - CCV 4th - FCC
Member – Member Doubles Club Championship Men’s Open: Britt Visser/Andrew Roberts
CHKD Winter Open Mixed Doubles 2023 9.5 – Ryan Charles/Natalya Malenko
Senior Tidewater Cup
Men’s A: Brandon Beavers/Adam Long
8.5 – Hugo Masoni/Beth Kulas
1st – NYCC
Men’s B: George Shipp/Monte Lehmkuhler
7.5 – Adam Long/Bonnie Hold
2nd – PACC
Men’s C: Ray Gessner/Steve Kamarek
6.5 – Brian Hill/Chelsea Jennings
3rd – EMCC
Women’s Open: Debby Levi/Courtney Graves
4th – VBTCC
Women’s A: Michelle Fox/Megan Hupp
Member – Guest Doubles Tournament 2023
Senior Division: Rod Buffington
Fun Cup 2023 1st - NYCC 2nd - PACC 3rd - CGYC 4th – VBTCC Virginia Cup 2023 1st – NYCC 2nd – PACC 3rd – CCV 4th – Westwood 25 ANNUAL REPORT | 202317
Women’s C: Elizabeth Peterson/Jennifer Kamarek Men’s Open – Michael Pfeiffer/Conor Somers Women’s Open – Lisa Deaver/Gabriela Davidescu
Spindle Cup 2023
Men’s A – Frank Mihlon/Boris Lunin
1st – PACC
Women’s A – Lexi Rawls/Yoko Fuduka
2nd – NYCC
Men’s B – Cliff Cutchins/Thomas Rickenbaker
3rd – CCV
Women’s B – Lori Cox/Karen Van Daniker
4th – FCC
Women’s C – Kate Napolitano/Carrie Yuill
YOUTH COMMITTEE Submitted by Chair Kelly Disharoon Under the helm of Youth Manager Taylor Nelson, the youth program at The Princess Anne is providing programming that reaches children with a wide variety of interests. Taylor and his Team continue to be innovative in their approach, adding exciting new events year after year. For example, in 2023 we brought in local coaches to provide lacrosse and basketball day camps for kids where they were able to receive personalized coaching and further their skills in these sports. In 2023, our youth program thrived with many of our events being sold out and a number of event attendees exceeding the previous years. The summer months kicked off with our popular week-long themed youth summer camps. This year, we had live animals visit for kids to hold and a firetruck come for them to climb on! The kids loved getting dressed up for a special date with their parent at our Mother/ Son and Father/Daughter Dances. Here they got to enjoy a DJ, ice cream bar, corsages, photo booth and, new this year, a nerf gun battle for the boys. No wonder so many kids exclaim this is their favorite night of the year! In the fall we have our Fall Fest! A fun filled evening of smores, games and the infamous tractor pulled hayride on the golf course. Our Children’s Halloween sees our youngest Members walk through the Club for candy and to see the spooky decorations, the children also enjoyed pumpkin decorating on breakers boulevard in October. Family Bingo Night is another huge hit amongst families with a food buffet and prizes given out the winners, this event will be an annual event for years to come. This winter our traditional holiday events were back in full swing. The Elf movie night and Nutcracker Tea went off without a hitch. The kids enjoyed hot chocolate, cookie decorating and watching the nutcracker dancers perform. The ever-popular Santafest and pictures with Santa wrapped up our holiday events. Kids enjoyed breakfast, crafts and got to take pictures with Santa. Taylor and his team put a lot of creativity into these events and they are always a success! The Reef room for grades four and up has been frequented by tweens and teens as a space to do homework, watch sports and play games with their peers. The room has been a success and the teens are happy to have this space to call their own. Our Kids’ Club 3800 babysitting room for our youngest Members continues to stay booked with Friday night and Saturday day and night options available, giving parents the freedom to grab dinner in the Chesapeake room or enjoy a game of tennis or golf. The youth program at the Princess Anne and the Team behind it is committed to keeping our youngest Members engaged by creating an environment that encourages play, comradery and fun! I cannot thank the Team and Committee enough for their time and service. It has been an honor to work alongside them in making our Club the best it can be for our youth. I have been honored to serve our remarkable Club over the past three years as head of the Youth Committee and welcome Ashley Knapp as my predecessor to continue growing this wonderful program!
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Cabernet and chardonnay still rule the day here at the PACC! We had another banner year of
WINE COMMITTEE Submitted by Chair Gray Randolph
wine sales and our Members know what they want. Member preferences fit pretty well with national trends. French, Spanish and Aussie wines are all popular at the moment, but US based chardonnay and cabernet lead the pack with billions in sales annually. Digging into the numbers a little, we can see a top ten that clearly shows our preference for chardonnay. Leading the pack is a new favorite, Sonoma Cutrer Russian River; 1500 bottles sold! Clearly, the discerning palates of the PACC have grown ever so slightly to a more sophisticated wine in the Sonoma Cutrer RRV. The national trend toward lighter use of oak has been welcomed by all of Napa and Sonoma. The wines tend to be more balanced now, rather than the former oak bombs of past vintages. Our best buddy, William Hill, is still banging around in the top ten, as are a few cabernet faves like Quilt, Bonanza and Post and Beam. All solid wines in my estimation. There was a surprise pinot entry in the top ten, with Dairyman finishing number five in the top ten. It says pinot on the label so it must be true. At least 75% true. I think the other 25% must be some ripe Syrah loveliness, which makes it sweet and dessert-like. But after all, who cares much, it tastes good to your palate. We clearly have a bubbles crowd. The last wine I will mention is the wonderful and bubbly Veuve Clicquot. Despite the fact that I can’t spell it without looking it up, this is a wonderful champagne from one of the great French houses. One hundred and forty three bottles were sold this year, let’s hope to more than one person. It wasn’t me, at least not all of it. This year’s harvest has been long and slow, much like a crockpot. Napa has been relatively cool with no heat spikes. Estimates are that the harvest will fall about three weeks late this year. It has been hot in certain places in the US, but the grapes tell us Napa Valley and Sonoma County are not in that group. The slow ripening should create wines that are wonderful because the entire grape, seed, skin and stem get ripe. Phenolic ripeness. The perfect grape for wine. Fingers crossed, as of the writing of this report in early October, no cabernet has been picked in the valley.
Cheers!
I am looking forward to another great year of wine in 2024. See you all at the Club! Cheers, 27 ANNUAL REPORT | 2023
Gray Randolph CS, FWS,Vintner
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PACC COMMITTEES Thank you to all of our committee Members for your dedicated service to the PACC Family. SPECIAL COMMITTEES Entertainment Amy Metzger, Chair Bobby Beasley Sunny Burgess Donna Haycox Amy Jackson Grey Martin Kate Michaels Bruce Rader Barb Sessoms Monica Stein Christina Taylor Caroline Willcox Finance Pat Shuler, Chair Chris Fanney Susan Pender Sam Steingold
Fitness Esther Vaughan, Chair Melissa Buffington Scott Ferros Kathleen Martin Lucy Newman Tommy Rueger Will Russell Golf Dennis Casey, Chair Mike Disharoon Mark Finn Julie Holland (PALG) John Mazach (PASMGA) Billy Paulson Alice Striffler Green John Hawa, Chair Jeanne Beck Chris Devine Jack Drescher Alice Striffler Nick Szoke Les Watson
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House Nicole Legum, Chair Julia David John Mazach Ben Temple Jonell Walthall Kendall Whitaker Faith Williams Janet Yue Membership Sam Steingold, Chair Pool Dave Poteran, Chair Shannan Poteran, Liaison Aaron Hines Mark Horton Ryan Inman John Reed Ben Willis
Rules Ran Randolph Jr., Chair Tennis Neil Brown, Chair Travis Bode Kelly Charles Kristina Chastain David Jacobs Cami Jordan Bekki Jucksch Jennifer Kamarek Frank Mihlon Adam Newman Michael Pfeiffer Mariah Standing Charles Winstead
Youth Involvement Kelly Disharoon, Chair Stephanie Bowen Leslie Cutchins Megan Haynsworth Ashley Knapp Elizabeth Peterson Laura Rixey Joe Schacherer
Master Planning Chris Fanney Bekki Jucksch Susan Pender John Watson John Wilson Strategic Planning Gary Beck, Co-Chair John Gibson, Co-Chair Bobby Beasley, III Chris Fanney Susan Pender Pat Shuler Sam Steingold Handicap Mark Finn, Chair Jeanne Beck Bob Buckalew John Gibson Alice Striffler Historical Preservation Sandra Baylor, Chair
Membership Identification Bobby Beasley, III, Chair Tradition Andy Dickinson, Chair David (Dippy) Pender
Wine Committee Gray Randolph, Chair Gary Beck Steve Lawson Russell Proctor Hunter Sims Jon Thornton
IN LOVING MEMORY Sadly, we bid a fond farewell to our Members who passed away this year.
Pat Cardwell
Rick A. Nichols
Anne Donahoe
Tom Ross
Edward S. Garcia, Jr.
Ann N. Taylor
Pamela Griffin
Kathy Thomson
Thomas J. Lyons, Jr.
Jackie Visser
Scott C. Mason
Dr. Roger L. Visser
W.J. McKinnon
Wendell A. White
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