Chartwell Chatter September/October 2012

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Se p t e m b e r / O c to b e r I s s u e 2012

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INSIDE

From the General Manager ................3 New Board Member Nominees ..........4 Green Department.............................6 Golf .................................................. 7 Kid’s Summer Activities ...................... 9 Chartwell Tennis Classic in Photos ...10 Tennis .............................................. 11 Upcoming Events ........................... 13 Adult Rock Lobster Night ............. 14 Cab Night Plus ............................... 15

A New Way to Pay!

ePayments (ACH debits) will be accepted via the Club’s website for payment of your monthly bill.

Easy as 1-2-3: • Login to the Chartwell website • Access statement information (located under Member Central/roster tab) • “Pay now” will route you to the SameDayPay site where you will register, specify payment date, payment amount and bank account to be charged.

Convenient and Secure!

For detailed instructions, see Chartwell website or contact Anne Connolly at 410-987-0400.

Welcome New Member William & Joyce Donlon Golf

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER As I complete my first full month at

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Chartwell, I cannot help but be extremely excited about our future. Fall has always

Chartwell Golf & Country Club

been a special time for me—a transition into a season of activity, projects and new programs. I enjoy watching the leaves turn

1 Chartwell Drive Severna Park, MD 21146

Clubhouse Hours Monday Closed Tuesday Food Service 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Bar Service until 9 p.m.

Wednesday - Saturday Food Service 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Bar Service until 12 a.m.

Sunday Food & Bar Service 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Bar Service 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Dinner Menu Available: Tuesday - Sunday from 5:30 p.m.

As always, reservations are requested.

Phone Numbers Clubhouse 410-987-0400

colors and the season change. For some, it is also a time of introspection. Similarly, for us, fall is a time when evaluation and planning becomes crucial. This month will begin a new focus on strategy, goals, and planning for the future. It’s an exciting time for us all as we look at projects and activities that support our vision, mission, and overall goals.

I encourage you to share in our enthusiasm regarding the present and future operations of Chartwell. Planning also encourages us to think about how we develop our programming and events for the upcoming year. We encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities at your Club. If you have not recently visited the Club, please make it a goal to enjoy a lunch or dinner, a Club event, golf or a tennis match.

This Fall we are working on upgrading the services of the Club and communications that are so vital to a healthy and vibrant Club culture.

We have focused our training efforts in all areas of the Club and with the support of a dedicated staff and loyal membership, we will continue to thrive and create exceptional experiences for all our members, families and guests.

As we look toward the holidays we hope you will contact us for all of your Holiday events, both personally and professionally. Chef Todd has many great ideas that will make your events successful and memorable.

Clubhouse Fax 410-987-8469

Energy is in the air! Planning gives us a structure so that we can channel that

Golf Pro Shop 410-987-4480

last days of summer as we gear up for an amazing Fall and Winter.

Golf Pro Shop Fax 410-729-0678 Tennis Pro Shop 410-987-0400 ext.236

energy into enjoyment and excitement; my wish for you is that you enjoy the

Michael Fay General Manager

Grounds 410-987-1982 Pool 410-729-1030

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NEW BOARD NOMINEES JAY DIXON

JOHN SODERLUND

I am so honored to be

I am honored to be nominated to run for the Chartwell

nominated to be a candidate

Golf & Country Club Board of Directors. If elected, I look

for the Board of Directors

forward to serving the Chartwell membership and helping

of Chartwell. This is such an

move Chartwell forward.

exciting time at Chartwell with so many new changes.

My family and I have been Chartwell members for almost

I am thrilled to have such an

19 years. I am active in the golf program and previously

opportunity to contribute to the tremendous legacy of this

participated in several men’s tennis groups. My wife, Elaine,

club. In the past year we’ve introduced a new chef, a new

is a 9 Hole golfer and tennis player. My boys, C.J. and

golf pro and staff and a new General Manager. This is such

Jamie, both grew up involved in the junior golf program and

an important time in the history of the club to continue to

are now avid golfers. Some of you may know them from

elevate the experience and I am humbled to be considered

their working in the bag room. Chartwell has been, and

for such an instrumental role in shaping our club’s future.

continues to be, an important part of our family life.

My wife, Ann, and I are both originally from Massachusetts, although we’ve lived in Maryland since 1992, we’ve nearly

By way of background, I earned my Bachelor of Science

achieved “local” status. Our two daughters, Mackenzie (13)

and Masters of Science in Industrial Administration from

and Allison (10) were born and raised here and have grown

Carnegie Mellon University. After beginning my business

up enjoying the club for the past 7 years, participating on the

career in banking and working two years for The May

swim team, learning tennis and golf and making friendships

Department Stores Company, I moved to Washington,

that will surely last a lifetime. Both Ann and I enjoy all of the

D.C. to join Furash & Company, a strategy consulting firm

social aspects of the club and have made so many wonderful

specializing in financial services. I joined First Annapolis

friends along the way.

Consulting in 1993 and we moved to Severna Park and

Both Ann and I are graduates of Skidmore College (‘92).

joined Chartwell. I have spent the last 15 years of my career

With an entrepreneurial spirit in my blood, we established

in entrepreneurial ventures, co-founding Partners First (a

our own Advertising Agency in 1995 working with local

credit card company), ATM National (the Allpoint ATM

and regional-sized businesses. In 2002 we merged our

network), and Bay Bridge Decision Technologies, which I

agency with friend, colleague and fellow Chartwell member,

recently sold. Finally, I just completed nine years of service

Bruce Borcz, establishing BORCZ+DIXON Integrated

on the Severn School Board of Trustees, and served as

Advertising. My professional experience has provided

Chairman of its Finance Committee for the last six years.

me with the opportunity to understand a wide variety of industries, each with something new to learn and grow from.

I have spent the past several years as a member of Chartwell’s

I have had the privilege to serve on past committees at

Finance Committee and would be pleased to continue serving

Chartwell including the Strategic Planning Committee and

Chartwell Golf & Country Club. If elected, I will work

the Communications Committee. These experiences gave

hard to serve the full breadth of member needs and activities

me a more in depth understanding of the commitment

while building on Chartwell’s Tradition of Excellence.

of our membership and staff. I look forward to extending my contribution to this wonderful community. My vision for Chartwell is to continue the heritage of a family-first community while leveraging the opportunity our recent changes have provided to advance the culture of the professional services that shape and enhance our experience as members.

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NEW BOARD NOMINEES SHAUNA TALBOT My husband, Lee, and I have been members of Chartwell since 1995. I am a 1985 graduate of East Carolina University and I have a degree in Business and Marketing.

After graduation, I accepted

G o l f co u rs e n ews blog Check out Steve’s new blog with course and project updates. Updated weekly and sometimes more, to keep you up to date with project articles and photos about happenings around the golf course. http://www.ChartwellGreenDept.com

a position with The General Foods Corporation and was a Chain Account Executive. In 1988 I became an independent consultant for Cornell University, in Ithca New York. My primary responsibility at Cornell was opening a new and innovative on campus dining facility, Trillium. I moved back to Maryland in 1991 and began my real estate career with Talles Homes as a project manager. In 2005 I became a Real Estate Broker and founded my own company, Talbot Reality.

At Chartwell, I have been on the House, Strategic and Golf Committees. I have also served as the President of the Ladies Nine Hole League for the past three season.

I look forward to the opportunity of serving on the Board of

Update on Project #13 September 7, 2012

Directors at Chartwell and to offer fresh, innovative ideas to augment the fine work currently being done by The Board.

End of Season for Tropical Plants August 31, 2012 Project on 13 Update August 31, 2012 New Project and Aerification Update August 24, 2012 Where Did All the Impatiens Go? August 23, 2012 New Project Starting Next Week August 10, 2012

The Frank Family with baby Sam’s first time out!

Aerification is Coming Next Week August 10, 2012

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G reens D e p artment Before I begin this chatter article, I would like to quickly spotlight the “Greens Department Blog” now featured on our website, or visit www.ChartwellGreenDept.com. This site will have updated information on maintenance things that are happening around the golf course and clubhouse.

These have included aerification dates and information, new projects, weeds, insects, and new items of interest.

Please check it regularly to get the latest updates.

Annuals- Summer annuals are winding down and plans should be made for the fall planting. The most common annuals for the fall are pansies, cabbage/kale, mums, asters, and back-eyed susans (many nurseries are now growing these as annuals). These choices provide a variety of colors, bloom times & lengths. Most pansies have the advantage that they will over winter and be ready to go with the first signs of spring.

Beds- First, continue to weed the beds as needed. Next, as the annuals finish and are no longer providing ornamental value, remove them from the bed. The same applies to perennials, however, with perennials, you will only be removing the foliage and flower; leave the roots. This is important because dead plant material that remains in the bed provides a great place for disease and insects to over winter, leading to problems next season. Third, this is also the time to plan and order spring bulbs (crocus, daffodils, tulips, etc.) for planting in October. Don’t think it is too early to order bulbs because most companies won’t ship them until it is the right planting time for your area. Like the fall annuals, these bulbs come in a wide range of colors and bloom times and, if planned correctly, can provide color from February/ March through till May. Finally, now would be a great opportunity to install any woody plants or perennials. Fall is the best time because there is usually sufficient moisture

and the ground temperatures are much warmer than in the spring and, as a result, the plant will establish more quickly.

Trees- Fertilizing your trees this time of year is ideal.

However, over fertilizing or using high nitrogen fertilizer will affect the fall color. Too much fertilizer or a high nitrogen fertilizer will cause the tree to continue to produce chlorophyll which will mask or mute the fall colors. Remember the pigments that produce the fall color are in the leaves all year, but it is the reduced chlorophyll production that allows those colors to be seen. The fertilizer will provide nutrients to the trees that will be used for good root growth and increase the trees survivability through the winter. The fertilizer will also help increase the food reserves for the tree so the tree will be ready for a quick start in the spring.

Turf- The turf should have been aerified in August so, if you did not follow that up with seeding last month, you can still seed during the beginning of this month. If your plans are to completely renovate the lawn, this is the time to do that, either with sod or seed. The seed must make good contact with the soil which is why you should loosen the soil, either by aerating or slicing the soil. The same for sod- the roots must make good contact with the soil in order for it to establish. Also, make sure you keep the sod and seed moist until seed germination or until the sod’s roots grow. For established turf areas, fall is the time for your final fertilizer application. You should now fertilize with 1-1 ½ lbs. N in slow release form. This will provide the turf with the necessary nutrients for the fall and also get it ready for the spring.

Jimmy Hogan, Horticulturist

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GOLF T he D eli : Congratulations to both Rob Broseker and

W omen ’ s L eag u e C ham p ions :

Don Pette. Both played exceptional well as the team posted

It was a good time had by all in this year’s women’s

a remarkable 12-under par 60 to capture the 2012 victory.

twilight league. We had sixty three ladies participate in

The Deli Committee lead by Mark Brugnoli, very much

our eight week round robin format. It was a close race

appreciate all the support they received in making this year’s

all year, but in the end one team prevailed victorious.

event a success.

Congratulations to Team Verreault on winning the title, as they had to be on top of their games’ each week to beat a highly competitive field. Thank you again for all of your participation, and we look forward to another strong year in 2013.

M i x ed T wo - B all C ham p ions : Ron & Gayle Verreault continue to show their strong present in the gross division posting a 76 to win this year’s Mixed Two-Ball Championship. Doug & Amy Miller squeezed out the victory in the net division scoring a 9-under par 63. Congratulations to all of our champions.

M en ’ s L eag u e C ham p ions : It was another strong showing this year for the Wednesday Night Men’s League. We had over 150 players making up 12 teams. The winning team led by Captain Jim Kensky edged out Team Drewniak in the finals 4-2. Teams’ Neal and McBee also had a strong year, finishing as semi-finalist.

We would like to thank everyone who participated in what continues to be the most widely anticipated season long event here at Chartwell.

Hole-In-One Congratulations Judy Ebersberger Wednesday, August 15, 2012

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Congratulations too many of our Junior Golfers for their achievements in local events. Here are some of the highlights: Kelly Schwemmer – Had her first Hole-In-One on the 2nd Hole at Chartwell to start the season.

Kelly played in several of the Mid-Atlantic PGA Jr. Tournaments this year. Kelly finished 1st Place in the Blue Mash Golf Club Classic posting an even par score of 71. Kelly finished 5th Place in the overall standings which qualified her for the Championship Tournament hosted by Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA. Kelly finished in 3rd Place at the final event of the season.

Sydney Mills – Finished 1st Place in her division at the Maryland Girls Amateur Championship at the University of Maryland Golf Course, finished 2nd at the Elite Players Tour event at Bay Hills Golf Club, finished 2nd Place at The Bay Club Classic, finished 3rd Place Ocean City G&CC Classic, finished 2nd Place at the Leytonsville Golf Club Classic posting her first score in the 70’s in a competitive event. Sydney finished in 2nd Place at the University of Maryland Club Classic posting a score of 76. Sydney has worked very hard this year on her game. Her goal is to compete at the next level for the Archbishop Spalding High School.

Matt Snowdon – Finished 1st Place at the Elite Players Tour event at Greystone, finished 2nd at the Elite Players Tour Championship at Bulle Rock & finished 3rd at the MAPGA Nordlinger Cup at Mount Vernon. Congratulations on a successful season of play.

Nathan Clarke –Finished in 1st Place for his division posting a score of 40 at the Regional US Kids Golf Sea view Open hosted by Lake Presidential. This qualified Nathan for the MidAtlantic Regional tournament.

2 0 1 2 J u nior G olf H ighlights :

Junior Club Champion Girls Champion - TBA Girls Runner-Up - TBA

9 Hole Club Champion Champion – Matt Snowdon Runner-Up – Zander Feidelberg

9 Hole Family Golf Club Champion Boys Winner – Jake Hilliard Boys Runner-Up – Addison Wells Girls Winner – Reilly Miller

7 Hole Family Club Champion Boys Winner – Nathan Clarke Boys Runner-Up – Tommy Coleman Girls Winner – Megan Garmey

7 Hole Family Blue Club Champion Boys Winner – Gunner Foote Boys Runner-Up – Cole Hite Girls Winner – Hanna Verreault Girls Runner-Up – Hannah Hartley

4 Hole Family Blue Club Champion Boys Winner – Ben Kennedy Girls Winner – Macie Coleman Girls Runners-Up – Lexi Hilliard & Megan Mohr

1 Hole Club Champion Boys Winners – Bo Fowler, Brady Jones & Zach Yeatman Boys Runner-Up – Merric Warren Girls Winner – Maerin Body Girls Runner-Up – Chloe Gamber & Summer Hilliard

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TENNIS

Tennis Club Championships September 14-16 A and B flights will be offered Please sign up in the Pro Shop.

If you need a partner please call the Pro Shop and we will be happy to help you!

* POLICY REGARDING CLINICS * Members are encouraged to sign up for the entire 9-week session guaranteeing you a spot each week in that particular clinic.

There is an extra week (10th

week), designed to allow those who miss a clinic to make it up. For those who don’t miss any clinics they may come to the extra 10th week at no additional cost.

Once you sign up for the session, your account will be billed at the start of the

Fall tennis Clinics September 10-November 17 JUNIORS: Monday Tuesday

Thursday Friday Saturday

a drop in if there is space available and pay per clinic that you attend. Clinics fill quickly, so sign up in the Pro Shop for the

3:00-4:30 High School (Varsity level) 4:00-5:00 10 & Under Development (ages 9-10) 5:00-6:00 10 & Under Development (ages 7-8) 6:00-6:30 10 & Under Development (ages 5-6) 4:30-6:00 Junior Team (Intermediate ages 9-13) 4:00-5:00 10 & Under Development (ages 7-10) 12:30-2:30 Junior Team (Advanced ages 13-17)

entire session. A minimum of 3 people is needed to participate in a clinic and to receive a clinic rate. If less than 3 people sign up for a clinic, it will be canceled; if a clinic fills we will schedule another clinic to accommodate the overflow of players.

In order to receive the Member rate for clinics or lessons, you must be either a Golf or Tennis Member.

ADULTS: CARDIO Monday Thursday Saturday

12:00-1:30 PM 12:00-1:30 PM 2:30-4:00 PM

Ladies Wednesday Sunday

11:00-12:30 PM Adv. Begin/Intermed (2.0 level & Up) 11:00-12:30 AM 3.0-3.5 level

Men’s Saturday 11:00-12:30 PM

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session. However, you may sign up as

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MEMBER RATES* ½ hour

$135

Drop In $15/clinic

1 hour

$207

Drop In $23/clinic

1.5 hours $252

Drop In $28/clinic

NON-MEMBER RATES* ½ hour

$207

Drop In $23/clinic

1 hour

$252

Drop In $28/clinic

1.5 hours $297

Drop In $33/clinic

*PER 10 WEEK SESSION

Wilander on Wheels September 29th

Mats Wilander has teamed with Cameron Lickle to create a “Fantasy on Wheels” experience!

1.5 hr clinics will be offered for 8 players and a private lunch $200/person + cost of lunch Session 1: 9:00 AM-10:30 AM “B” level players (limit of 8 per clinic) Session 2: 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM “A” level players Lunch 12:15 PM-1:45 PM Session 3: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Junior Team players Sign up through the Tennis Shop

Annual Golf-tennis Challenge Sunday, October 28 8:30 AM Arrival Tennis Area 9:00-11:45 Tennis (2 starts: 9:00 & 10:30) 11:30-12:15 Lunch Bar Area 12:30 Golf Shot Gun Start 3:00 Drinks/Snacks Bar Area $35.00 per person ~ $10.00 side bet

An 8 game pro set of doubles will be played along with a 9 hole scramble Sign up through the tennis shop www.ChartwellGCC.com

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Labor Day Celebration at the Pool Sunday, September 2nd 2:00 – 4:00pm Poolside Buffet, Bar Service & Water Amusement Inflatables $20 Children (No tickets!) $10 Adults

First Friday Kids Club Each event begins at 10:30am $5 per Child (No charge for Parents) Price includes snacks & beverages before the event.

10/5 Beale Street Puppets

Halloween Show 11/2 Jump Bunch

Cooking Class with Chef Todd Wednesday, September 12th 1:00pm Price includes cooking class & recipe lunch with Chef Todd Weisz. $25

Jacks Pack Dinner Club

Zumbathon Party In Pink: A Susan G. Komen Benefit Friday, October 12 7:00pm $35 Registration $25 Zumba Pink Workout Shirts Join our active Zumba fitness event & help us to raise funds & awareness to help the cause to end breast cancer worldwide.

Raffle items & Beverages available following the class.

Halloween Masquerade Friday, October 26th 8:00pm $30 per person Heavy Hors d’oeuvres & Stations Full Bar Service Available Adult Costume Party

Ravens Roost Tailgate 9/16 vs. Philadelphia Eagles 10/7 vs. Kansas City Chiefs 10/21 vs. Houston Texans Early afternoon game day drink specials & Tailgate Bar Menu.

Thursday, October 4th 6:30pm Cocktails 7:00pm Troon Room Dinner Please make early reservations and select from Chef ’s specialty dinner menu. Event includes 3 course dinner: Salad or Appetizer, Entrée & Dessert

Annual Fall Festival Sunday, October 28th 12:00–4:00pm Adult $15 Child $25 Fun for the whole family: Petting Zoo, Hay Rides, Puppet Show, Face Painting, Pumpkin Patch, Carnival Booth Games, Moon Bounce, Pony Rides, Crazy Hair Coloring, Rock Wall, DJ & more!

Carnival Buffet: Pit Beef, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Grilled Chicken, Corn on the Cobb, Pretzels & more.

Bar Service available, Complimentary Hot Cocoa & Spiced Apple Cider.

Annual Meeting Reminder Tuesday, October 23rd 7:00pm Chefs Italian Cuisine Buffet, Salads, Side Dishes & Dessert Display $19.95 from 5:00 – 8:30pm

Wine Guys Event Friday, November 9th Annual Cab Night Plus event featuring expanded varietals of 30+ highly rated & valued wines from around the world. Wines Complemented with specialty passed hors d’oeuvres & stations.

Don’t miss The Wine Guys social event of the season! Reservations are required.

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CAB NIGHT + Friday, November 9th Annual Cab Night Plus event featuring expanded varietals of 30+ highly rated & valued wines from around the world. Wines Complemented with specialty passed hors d’oeuvres & stations.

Don’t miss The Wine Guys social event of the season!

Reservations are required. www.ChartwellGCC.com

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