QUAIL TRAILS Quail Creek Country Club Newsletter
November • December 2017
Back in Action! Creek No. 1 Putting Green, October 14, 2017
A Message from the President Following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Irma, we have seen the best of what Quail Creek Country Club has to offer. As we recover, our Staff has demonstrated why they are the best in southwest Florida. With Food and Beverage Staffers raking fairways, Golf Pros operating chain saws, and Grounds Crew personnel coming to work despite great personal hardship, our Staff demonstrated an indomitable will and spirit to reclaim our great Club. In short, all of our employees stepped up to perform whatever task they were assigned. I could not be prouder of their efforts. I also want to especially thank Don Hunter for his leadership during this challenging time and Kevin Leo and his Staff for their unrelenting hard work and dedication to get our facilities and golf courses back in shape as quickly as possible. Our Staff has exhibited outstanding passion and loyalty as we move forward, and we can't thank them enough. As you know, the Board has approved an assessment to help cover cleanup costs, unfunded payroll and other related expenses. We have elected not to build a "cushion" into this amount as we go through the insurance process with our carriers. In light of this, we urge you to utilize the Club as much as possible as we progress to full operation. It is vitally important that we all support the Club during the recovery period.
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Not only has our Staff stepped up in an incredible fashion, so have our Members. Many of our employees were severely impacted by the hurricane. Homes were damaged and many faced atypical expenses. Our Members have contributed over $80,000 to the Employee Hurricane Recovery Fund. These monies will help several Staff members rebuild their homes and also support other employees who suffered losses and damage. Thanks to all
of you who contributed! A committee of Staff and Management is overseeing the distribution of these funds. U n fo r t u n ate l y, I r m a n e ce ss i t ate d t h e cancelation of the USGA Women's Mid Amateur Championship at QCCC. Our expectation was that hosting this tournament would help recruit new Members to our great Club. But it was not meant to be. Without missing a beat, Board Member Elaine Christian and the Membership Committee and Staff have launched a number of initiatives under the umbrella of "Our Membership Challenge" to help boost our Membership. Please acquaint yourself with these new programs that are posted on the Member Website homepage or contact Nick Gray, our Membership Director. Let your friends and family know about these unique opportunities to join QCCC. As always, you are the lifeblood of our Club and the very best source of potential Members. Lastly, we continue to engage with our insurance carriers. This will be a lengthy process and will be critical to the long-term success and recovery of our Club. We have hired Key Adjusters to help us navigate this complicated process. This firm has an exceptional track record in securing fair and equitable settlements in these matters, and they are working hard on our behalf. Again, thank you all for your support. We look forward to the beginning of season as friends return "home" for the coming months. Despite the enormous challenges that Irma has brought, please rest assured that we will be better than ever as we recover and rebuild for the future. With much Quail Creek Pride, Jim Clayton
Please Welcome QCCC’s Newest Members!
PAT ANDREWS Social/Sports
TIFFANY & DOUG ZORN Preview – Golf
SUSAN & REGI PHELPS Social/Sports
EILEEN & DENNIS MICHAEL Golf
KERLLY (LITA) & ERIC MANRING Social/Sports
PAM & WALT WALMSLEY Social/Sports
JANE & KEVIN BARRY Golf
SHARON & TED KACZMAROWSKI Preview – Golf
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HURRICANE IRMA SPECIAL REPORT
Quail Strong ‘Everyone Wanted to Help’ Quail Strong. Quail Pride. Never was the dedication and energy of QCCC Staff more in evidence than before, during and after Hurricane Irma. Despite having to deal with their own family and home issues, QCCC employees made Club recovery a priority in the wake of the storm. Staffers from all departments pitched in for tasks including tree removal, fairway raking, glass and shingle cleanup and ceiling tile removal. “The recovery has been remarkable,” says Board Member Tom Robertson, who rode out the hurricane in his Quail Creek Estates home and was on site the following day. “The pre-storm preparation and leadership of Don Hunter and Kevin Leo were the enablers. The response of employees from every part of the Club was awesome. As an example, dining room Staff was on the golf course working alongside golf course maintenance employees. Everyone wanted to help.”
Tarps cover roof damage on the Clubhouse, Fitness Center and Tennis Center.
Tom adds: “Quail Creek is very fortunate to have QCCC Staff makes plans for Hurricane Irma. leadership and employees who take great pride in the Club and are committed to the Club’s success, the Membership and their co-workers.”
‘Quail Creek 2.0’ Always the optimist, Kevin Leo posed for the photo at right and gave a double thumbs-up. As Director of Golf Courses & Grounds, Kevin and his course maintenance team faced a daunting challenge - over 2,000 trees on the ground, leaning or broken in half; every fairway, tee box and green strewn with pine straw, palm fronds, sticks and branches; and all 80 bunkers in need of repair and replenishment with new sand. “We took a direct hit here in North Naples, but the world Kevin Leo, left, and Don Hunter are dwarfed did not end,” Kevin says. “The entire Staff has been out by uprooted trees. putting all the pieces back together. The power of Mother Nature is unbelievable. But even more powerful have been Members, homeowners and Staff coming together as a team to clean up ‘Their Club.’” How does Kevin, a long-time QCCC employee, view the future of QCCC? He says simply: “Quail Creek 2.0.”
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Recovering from Irma ‘True Quail Creek Pride & Teamwork’ Prior to Hurricane Irma’s arrival, Dining Room Manager Linda Landry’s priority was reaching out to Food and Beverage (F&B) Staff to learn their plans so that the Club could stay in touch with them during and after the storm. Linda arrived on site two days after Irma hit and was shocked at the devastation. She joined F&B colleagues working with the Club’s maintenance crew to clean up the golf courses (“We did five holes!”), the Clubhouse Linda Landry (“True Quail Creek Pride”) and, when the Greenside Grille opened with a limited lunch menu, teamed with F&B Staff to get ready for business (“True QCCC Teamwork”). “Any of our Staff members will tell you how they are so proud to be a part of all this and how rewarding it is to each one of them,” she says. Linda and the F&B team are eager for the golf courses to fully re-open “so that our Members can have that part of QCCC back in their lives. It will also bring the lunch gathering ‘buzz’ back into the Greenside Grille!”
Pitchforks in action! QCCC Food and Beverage Staff takes a break from pine straw and debris removal. From left, Member Bill Flowers (who provided the pitchforks), Juan Vegas, Nate Pickens, Ralph Gonzalez, Molly Badham, Linda Landry and Troy McKenzie. Bill also worked alongside golf course maintenance employees before and after the storm and had previously assisted Kevin Leo in improving the operation and condition of the golf practice facilities.
Linda adds - “I have always thought we are the best, but we will come out even stronger and better (because of Irma).”
‘A Different Perspective’ That’s how QCCC Golf Professional Holly Vaughn describes what Members will notice when the Club’s golf courses fully re-open for play. “The amount of trees fallen, broken, uprooted and leaning is unbelievable,” Holly says. “I’m always amazed at Mother Nature.”
Storm debris is ready to be carted away as part of cleanup efforts.
A veteran of two tornadoes, two earthquakes, Holly Vaughn and now two hurricanes, Holly reported for cleanup duty “with boots and gloves” two days after Irma. She joined colleagues loading tree limbs, branches, shingles and other debris into maintenance carts and then dumping the loads in the parking lot. “The employees at QCCC in every department are very hard working and devoted,” Holly says. “Working with the maintenance team and our own golf Staff those first few weeks - in the heat of the day, hour after hour, hot and sweaty and exhausted - they are exemplary employees. We all cooperated like a family for whatever the job was to be done.”
And then there was one … Crews clear what’s left of the iconic cluster of palm trees on No. 18 Creek.
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HURRICANE IRMA SPECIAL REPORT
Quail Pride “We Will Come Out Stronger” As the Tennis Department representative in the wake of the storm, Janette Logan, Tennis Pro Shop Manager, was busy bagging all stock from inventory, photographing damage to the tennis building and courts, and scheduling appointments with sub-contractors to assess damage and price scenarios for replacement and rebuilding. Now working from improvised office space in the Sports Lounge due to water incursion into the Pro Shop, Janette is happy to resume her normal responsibilities. “I am so impressed by Janette Logan sorts merchandise the progress that has that was affected by the storm. been made Club-wide cleaning the property,” she says. “The Board of Directors and the Club are generous and intelligent to support the employees like family. I so believe that good staff is worth keeping, and the Club has demonstrated (that) for all of us 110 percent. Thank you for relieving the pressure of lost wages during this time.”
Irma toppled lights, fences, score posts and changeover structures at the tennis courts.
The Halfway House directional sign is obscured by storm debris.
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Janette anticipates that good things will result from Irma. “I believe we are carrying this experience with a positive and strong vision for recovery ... We will come out stronger and more improved with a new face and better amenities. I feel the Tennis Center especially will be phenomenal!”
Stumped? Even the tree stumps behind the cart barn have an opinion about Irma.
QCCC Staff removes storm debris from a fairway.
Building for the Future ‘We Are Family’ Pierre Altesse and Asti Dervishi are among the Food and Beverage Staffers who make our dining experience a positive one. In the days following Hurricane Irma, they traded food trays for rakes, shovels and paint rollers as part of the QCCC cleanup effort. “Whatever the job is, we want to do it well,” says Pierre. “Everybody had fun working together. We tried to do everything our best.” Adds Asti - “It was a good experience – totally different from what I normally do. And there’s so much to do.”
Pierre and Asti worked as a team, starting by cleaning up shingles blown from the Clubhouse roof and glass from the cupola at the main entrance. They moved on to collect branches, sticks and other debris, going back and forth to pick up and then deposit the loads in the parking lot. Before the Clubhouse had power, they used the flashlights on their cell phones to navigate in the darkness, where they were part of the crew removing ceiling tiles and other debris from a stairwell. They also teamed up to paint the walkways at the Fitness and Tennis Centers.
Pierre Altesse and Asti Dervishi
“We are part of a family at Quail Creek,” says Asti. “I feel like I know everyone. This is my house.” Adds Pierre - “Quail Creek will be stronger because of the hurricane. Everything I have is because of the Club. I love it.”
Employee Hurricane Recovery Fund More than 230 Members gave over $80,000 to help our loyal employees who suffered damage to their homes and personal belongings as a result of Irma. About half of the QCCC Staff incurred losses ranging from blown-away roofs to broken fences to damaged septic systems. Proceeds from the fund will help these valued members of the QCCC family repair, rebuild and recover. Thank you!
Palm fronds were scattered throughout Club property.
QCCC Staff pitches in as part of recovery efforts.
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ON THE GREEN
Chipping vs. Pitching Knowing the difference can help save strokes on every round by Mike Dero, Director of Golf There’s an old saying - “Those who enjoy the short game love the game of golf.” I firmly believe this. Golfers can keep getting better at their short
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game skills, no matter what their age. Since trust is a must in golf, it’s important to be committed to the shot before you hit it, and you can’t commit to a chip or a pitch if you don’t know the difference or the reason for choosing one over the other. Chipping Characteristics:
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1. The chip backswing. The club swings more straight back and doesn't go higher than the chest because of minimal wrist hinging. The club stays more in front of your chest and your right elbow bends very little. 2. The chip follow through. The club stays in front of your chest, and your wrists hold their position. You will finish low with the grip still aimed at your left hip. 3. The pitch follow through. Mirror image "L shape" finish position. Your lower body rotation is your main power source. 4. Your pitching backswing "L shape" position. Left shoulder turns to the ball, the left arm is horizontal and the club is vertical.
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1. The flight of the ball will generally be lower because we keep our hands forward of the ball through impact. The ball will roll further than a pitch. 2. The backswing is not long and the wrists hinge very little or none at all. The backswing goes straighter back along the target line. 3. The follow through finishes with the hands still leading the clubface. The grip aims to the hip on a chip. The weight is on the lead side (front foot). The club head will finish below waist high. 4. T h e b a c k s w i n g i s shoulders and triangle arm swing; the follow through is gravity and hip turn. 5. We either pinch the ball into the air with a descending blow or brush
the ball into the air with a very level swing arc through impact. Pitching Characteristics: 1. The flight of the ball is generally higher and farther because we use more wrist hinging which adds power. 2. The backswing has more folding of the back elbow and more hinging of the wrists. 3. The ball is positioned near the center of your stance. The bottom of your swing arc should touch just in front of the ball. Deciding Which To Use: 1. Look at the lie. Is the ball sitting up, sitting tight or in long deep grass? 2. Decide where you want the ball to land. What is the most predictable bounce area? 3. What turf or hill do you have to go over? 4. Which shot matches your eye, and in which shot are you more confident? Finally, after committing to a technique and a club selection, Stare at the Target… Glance at the Ball. Your body will react and follow your intent, but if you don’t let your mind see and focus on the target, you will probably get an undesirable result.
UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS Club Events Fun Sunday: Golf & Dinner Sunday, November 5, 1:00 pm SG Creek Course Mixed Foursomes Format: Even Odds, Team Best Balls Entry fee: $40 plus applicable cart, includes prizes and dinner Nine & Dine: Golf & Dinner Thursday, November 16, 3:15 pm SG Creek Course Mixed foursomes Format: Scramble Entry Fee: $5 plus dinner and applicable cart Guests are welcome for no additional fee. Please make reservations for casual dining. Mixed Pinehurst Championship Sunday, November 19, 1:00 pm SG Creek Course Pick a partner other than your spouse Format: Pinehurst Entry Fee: $20 per person plus applicable cart Nine & Dine: Golf & Dinner & Holiday Golf Shop Sale Thursday, December 7, 3:00 pm SG Course TBD Mixed foursomes Format: Scramble Entry Fee: $5 plus applicable cart Guests are welcome for no additional fee. Please make reservations for The Carvery. Fun Sunday: Golf & Dinner Sunday, December 10, 12:45 pm SG Course TBD Mixed Foursomes Format: Even Odds, Team Best Balls Entry fee: $40 plus applicable cart, includes prizes & dinner
MGA Events MGA Opening Day & Homecoming Classic Friday, November 3, 12:46 pm SG Creek Course & Saturday, November 4, 8:46 am SG Creek Course Two-Man teams Format: Four different 9 hole formats Entry Fee: $90 plus applicable cart Includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres after golf on Friday and an awards lunch after golf on Saturday
MGA December Member/Guest Saturday, December 2, 9:00 am SG Creek Course Four-man teams Entry Fee: $160 per twosome; $390 for foursome plus applicable cart fee for Member Lunch and awards will follow the event MGA 40 Ball Mixer Saturday, December 9, 8:45 am SG Course TBD ABCD Computer Paired Format: 40 Ball Entry Fee: $50 plus applicable cart, includes lunch
WGA Events WGA Opening Day: "Putt Now, Wine Later" Wednesday, November 1, 1:15 pm SG Creek Course Computer Pairs Format: Step-aside Scramble Entry Fee: $7 plus cocktails/dinner and cart WGA Fall Holiday Charity Classic: “Souper Soup for Guadalupe” Wednesday, November 15, 8:30 am SG Creek Course Choose your own foursome Format: Shamble Entry Fee: $7 plus applicable cart
Lady Niners Events Lady Niners Opening Day: “Welcome Back to Paradise!” Monday, November 6, 9:00 am SG Lunch in the Quail Room following golf Entry Fee: $25 plus applicable cart fee Lady Niners Twilite: “Bringing Home the Herd” Thursday, November 9, 3:00 pm SG Dinner in the Quail Room following golf Entry Fee: $15 plus applicable cart/Dinner $35 Lady Niners Holiday Golf/ Luncheon: “Candy Cane Golf” Monday, December 4, 9:00 am SG Format: Scramble Entry Fee: $10 plus cart & lunch
For more information or to sign up, please call the Golf Pro Shop at 597-2900
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COURT SIDE
A Progress Report … Advantage QCCC! by John Call, Director of Tennis It’s been a long road since Hurricane Irma, but we are making progress! The Staff and I have been working to repair the courts and surrounding facility as best we can. In addition to the damage to the fences, courts, awnings, water fountains and lights, we had a large amount of debris to contend with - everything from roof shingles to broken glass. Thank you to our Food and Beverage colleagues and the maintenance team for helping us pick up all of the debris that was scattered across the courts. The Sports Lounge sustained only minor water damage that was contained in the upper portion of the wall above the doorframe that leads into the Tennis Pro Shop. Unfortunately, the Pro Shop and back offices were not so lucky, and a large portion of the drywall had to be cut out and is awaiting replacement. Thankfully, we were able to move the Pro Shop operations, along with our desks and computers, into the Sports Lounge. This will allow us to function
close to normalcy and to be near the courts so that we are able to greet Members and guests as they come to play. Due to the scope and magnitude of our insurance claim, recovery has been and will be a bit of a protracted process. So far, they have sent out two separate adjusters. We went over the damage with them, and I informed them what it would take to get our facility back up to where it should be. I have had several court contractors visit the facility to give us quotes on completing a full top to bottom renovation. If all goes as planned, we should be able to accomplish this by the end of next summer. In the meantime, we have 10 courts up and running for our Members and guests. Despite it all, my Staff and I have maintained our positive attitude and outlook. We are also thankful that the damage was not as bad as it could have been!
Upcoming Tennis Events Tournament of Champions Saturday, November 4 9:30 am – 11:30 am at Longshore Quail Creek vs. Longshore Entry: $3 per person Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Singles and Mixed Doubles What a Racket Friday, November 10 and December 8 9:30 am – 10:30 am Complimentary tennis lessons for the beginner, mimosas and pastries Junior Tennis Thanksgiving Camp Friday, November 24 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Tennis, lunch, golf and pool games Members $43 and guests $45 7.5 Women of Winter Doubles Tournament Tuesday, December 5 10:30 am – 2:00 pm A fixed-partner round robin format followed by a buffet luncheon in the Quail Room Entry: $29 per person Holiday Tennis Round Robin Mixer Wednesday, December 6 3:30 pm All levels are invited to enjoy a fun tennis round robin, while guests and spouses can try their hand at Bocce. Festive
cocktail party with heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar following games. Entry: $16 per player Junior Holiday Tennis Camp Wednesday, December 20 – Friday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 26 – Friday, December 29 10:30 am – 2:00 pm Tennis, lunch, golf and pool games Members $43 and guests $45
Sign up for these events by calling the Tennis Pro Shop at 239-597-9725 or registering online.
GET FIT
Fitness, Wellness & Spa . . . It's a Way of Life! by Teri Brodie, Fitness Operations Manager I love the saying - “It’s a Way of Life”! Overall wellness truly is a lifestyle. Our goal is to make QCCC Fitness, Wellness & Spa the one stop for all of your wellness needs. If you haven't visited us in a while, check out what we’re planning this season: Flu shots are back! Monday, November 6, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Cypress Lounge. Cost is based on age and dosage. Medicare will cover most shots. Please call 239-593-9378 to schedule your shot and for more details. Massage Therapy: Featuring Thai Sport, Therapeutic, Ashiatsu, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue and Reflexology. Essential Oils: We are proud to feature DoTerra Essential Oils. Stop in and talk to us about the healing benefits of essential oils. Physical Therapy & Deep Tissue Laser Therapy Services: Dr. Jacob Madigan, DPT, is with us full-time to help with any issues or injuries you may have. Walk-ins are welcome. If an injury occurs on the golf course or tennis court, same-day help is available. Deep Tissue Laser Therapy is now offered at our Club and can increase recovery time after injury and help reduce pain. MAT - Muscle Activation Techniques: Lisa Moore, Orthopedic PA of Moore Movement, is on site to help restore weakened muscles and bring balance to the body. Check out Lisa’s website at www.mooremovement.com. Complimentary Classes: We will be unveiling our new class schedule soon with a start date
of November 6. The lineup includes Strength, Stretch & Release for Golfers and Tennis Players, Pilates Mat, Fit & Fabulous, Rock-N-Roller, Yoga, Body Sculpt and Water Exercise - just to name a few! Pilates Boutique: We are proud to offer five Pilates Spring Boards with private and group sessions available as well as two Pilates Reformers with private and duet sessions available. TPI - Titleist Performance Institute: We are in the process of unveiling a new and improved TPI experience. Stay tuned for the exciting details! Personal Training: Our trainers cater to both young athletes and "young at heart" athletes. We also have Senior Exercise specialists. We book 30-minute sessions for those who like to get in and out, as well as 60-minute sessions for those who want to focus on more detail. We also work with small groups (2+ Members) who want to motivate each other and have fun while exercising. Facials and Body Treatments: Come experience total relaxation! We have many spa offerings including The Quail Creek Signature Facial, Body Wraps, Body Scrubs, Waxing, Microdermabrasion, Skin Care Products, Peels and much more! Your QCCC Fitness, Wellness & Spa Staff is here to help you live longer, stronger and happier lives. Call us today at 239-593-9378 for a complimentary tour of our Fitness Center or to book an appointment to get started.
We want to hear from you! Submit your comments and suggestions about the Club through our Ombudsman Program. Log onto the Member Website under My Club menu and select Ombudsman Program or visit one of our comment boxes located in the Golf Pro Shop, Tennis Sports Lounge, Fitness Center or Women's and Men's Locker Rooms.
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Please Join us for....
MEMBER INFORMATIONAL MEETING Tuesday, November 7 5:00 pm The Cypress Room
Club Leadership will provide an update on: •Damage from Hurricane Irma and the recovery progress •Our direction for the future of QCCC •Initiatives underway to increase our Membership levels, including the Challenge Circle program
Complimentary wine & cheese beginning at 4:30 pm
WEEKLY DINING All -Member
Wine Tasting Tuesday, November 14 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cypress Room (Country Club Casual)
Over 75 Wines to Taste Cheese and Paté $15 per person Special bottle and case pricing this night only! Stock up on wine for the holidays For tasting and dining reservations call 239-597-2831 or register on the Member Website
How to Register for the QCCC Wine Club To become a QCCC Wine Club member, sign up on the Member Website by following the instructions below or call 239-2547403 or email zwygant@quailcreekcc.com. Website: • Select "My Profile" from the "My Club" Tab located on the main toolbar. • On the right-hand side of the page (underneath your club photo) you will find a list of "Opt-In Groups." The Wine Club is the last group listed, check the boxnext to it and select the "Update Opt-In Groups" button. • You will now receive email communications of the latest featured wine specials and exclusive events!
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Mobile Site: • Click on “Directory” and then the “My Profile” tab • Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select “Opt-In Groups” The Wine Club is the last group listed, check the box next to it and then click the "Update Opt-In Groups" button. • You will now receive email communications of the latest featured wine specials and exclusive events!
Reservations are recommended. To better serve you, please make an online reservation or call 597-2831 to reserve your table. Sunday Brunch 10:30 am –3:00 pm á la carte brunch menu Greenside Grille (Country Club Casual) Lunch Monday through Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm New á la carte lunch menu Greenside Grille (Country Club Casual) Pasta Night Wednesday 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Greenside Grille (Country Club Casual) $21.95 per person The Carvery Thursday 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Cypress Room (Country Club Casual) Evening Casual Dining Tuesday, Friday and Sunday Nights 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm New á la carte dinner menu Greenside Grille (Country Club Casual) Closed Mondays and Saturdays for Dinner Watch your weekly e-Minder for up-to-date dining information or visit the Member Website.
Don’t have time to cook? Let the Club do the work for you! Place Thanksgiving orders by Friday, November 17. Place Holiday Party & Christmas orders by Wednesday, December 20.
Call Melanie at 239-254-7407 to place your order!
Shrimp Cocktail with Vodka Cocktail Sauce ............................................................$37.50 per dozen Assorted Imported & Domestic Cheeses displayed with Fresh Fruits, Crackers & Baguettes ........................................................... $9.50 per person Assorted Crudités displayed with a Basil and Roasted Garlic Aioli ........................ $6.50 per person House Salad with Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers Feta Cheese, Mushrooms, Choice of Dressing ..................................................$ 4.50 per person
18 to 21 pound turkey (serves 9-14 people) ............................................................................. $149.00 Char-grilled Tenderloin of Beef - Horseradish Sauce, Rolls, Carved (serves 10 -16 people) . $250.00 Slow Roasted Pork Loin - Apple Butter, Rolls, Carved (serves 12-18 people) ........................ $150.00
..................................................$ 4.25 per person Buttery Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes ......................................................................$ 3.75 per person Maple, Pecan, and Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole........................................$ 4.25 per person Haricot Vert Almandine............................................................................................$ 4.00 per person ................................................................$ 4.50 per person Steamed Baby Carrots ..............................................................................................$ 3.50 per person Orange Scented Cranberry Preserves (serves 9-14) .................................................$ 11.00 per quart Cranberry Jelly (serves 9-14).......................................................................................$ 9.00 per quart Giblet Turkey Gravy (serves 9-14) .............................................................................$11.75 per quart Assorted Dinner Rools with Honey Butter.................................................................$7.00 per dozen
Pumpkin Pie ............................................................................................................................... $14.00 Apple Pie ..................................................................................................................................... $19.00 Blueberry Pie .............................................................................................................................. $21.00 Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie.................................................................................................... $24.00 Assorted Cookies.........................................................................................................$9.50 per dozen
$329 • Serves 9-14 people
• Giblet Turkey Gravy • Florida Orange Scented Cranberry Preserves • Buttery Yukon Gold Potato Puree• Steamed Baby Carrots Buttered Brussels Sprouts with Applewood Bacon and Thyme • Haricot Vert Almandine • Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Maple Pecans • Assorted Dinner Rolls and Honey Butter • Apple Pie • Pumpkin Pie
Staff Updates Jon Balyeat Head Golf Professional Jon is an Indiana native who has spent his life in the Fort Wayne area. He attended Indiana University and Purdue University - Fort Wayne. In 2013, Jon joined the Professional staff at Sycamore Hills Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature facility, in Fort Wayne. During his eight years as a Professional, Jon has gained a strong reputation as a fantastic instructor and player. He was a qualifier for the 2013 National Assistants Championship and was the 2014 Monticello Open Champion.
Melanie Dorcy Director of Catering & Events Originally from the Kennebunk, Maine, area, Melanie has resided in southwest Florida for more than 25 years. She has over 26 years of experience in the event field, selling, planning and executing events in various arenas, including country clubs, corporations and resorts. Most recently, Melanie was the Social Catering Manager at LaPlaya Beach Resort for over six years. Melanie is married and has teenage triplets, a rescue Himalayan cat and a Shiba Inu mix rescue dog.
Nick Gray Membership Director Nick has been an employee of QCCC for 10 years as Assistant Golf Professional and, most recently, as Outside Operations Manager. He has a degree in Market-
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ing from Ferris State University and is also a licensed realtor. Nick's extensive knowledge of our Club and the Naples community, particularly local golf and country clubs, as well as his experience in member sales as a buyer agent and listing agent, are strong assets he brings to his role as Membership Director.
Cynthia Arcos Russell Director of Human Resources Cynthia has over 10 years of progressive human resource experience in corporate management operations and consulting. Cynthia holds a Master of Science degree in HR Management from Long Island University - Brooklyn and a bachelor’s degree in English and American Literature from New York University. Cynthia is currently pursuing national certification as a Senior Certified Professional through the Society for Human Resource Management. Cynthia and her family relocated to Florida over two years ago from Westchester County, N.Y. They enjoy boating and local travel.
Zack Wygant Assistant General Manager Originally from Fort Wayne, Ind., Zack has worked in the club industry for over 14 years at Indiana's Sycamore Hills Golf Club. He is also a Sommelier in the Guild of Sommeliers. During his tenure, Sycamore Hills was ranked 69th on Golf Digest's Top 100 Best Courses in America and hosted nine national championships and ten Blessings in a Backpack Celebrity Chef events featuring such chefs as Charlie Trotter, Marcus Samuelson, Michael Symon and Stephanie Izard.
Clubs within the Club Book Club The QCCC Book Club meets the first Tuesday of each month during season, except in October and January when it meets later in the month. The meetings are held in the Oak Room at 1:00 pm and are open to all QCCC Members. Many Members choose to have lunch in the Greenside Grille at 11:45 am before the discussion. Reservations are not required for lunch or the Book Club discussion. We especially welcome new Members. Please join us even if you have not read the book chosen for discussion. For more information, visit the Member Website or contact Pat Collage at jackcollage1@mac.com or 239631-2196.
Book Club Selections for 2017-18 Season November 7: News of the World by Paula Giles December 5: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See Please Note: Instead of meeting for lunch, we will all enjoy A High Tea in honor of the heroine of this book. Be sure to make reservations with the Club Receptionist. January 9: The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shuttuck February 6: Last Days of the Cafe Leila by Donna Bijan March 6: Panchinko by Jin Lee Min April 3: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate The May non-fiction selection will be determined at the February meeting.
Quail Women Out for Fun (QWOFF) All QCCC women are welcome to join our friendly group. We will be happy to meet with you before any event and introduce you to everyone. During season, call Lois Werder (239-5140072) or Louise Agin (239-566-3447). For all QWOFF events, if you plan to stay for dinner, please call in your reservation in advance. A QWOFF table is always available for dining on Sundays at 5:30 pm; make your own reservation. Visit the Member Website for more information. NOVEMBER Wednesday, November 8: Movie at 4:00 pm. Stay for Pasta Night. Tuesday, November 14: Book Club at 4:30 pm. Discussion of Hillbilly Elegy by J.D.Vance. Stay for casual dining. Thursday, November 23:Â Thanksgiving Dinner at 6:00 pm. Friday, November 24: Burger Night at 5:30 pm.
DECEMBER Tuesday, December 5: Movie at 4:00 pm. Stay for casual dining. Friday, December 15: Book Club (book to be assigned later) at 4:30 pm. Stay for Burger Night. Monday, December 25: Christmas Dinner at 6:00 pm. New Year's Eve: Plans to be determined.
Duplicate Bridge Club Held the first Monday of each month starting Monday, November 6. We start at 12:45 pm, but please arrive by 12:30. Director for November and December: Jackie Altschuler Director for January: Carol La Barge Lessons with Carol La Barge will begin in January. For more information, contact either Rita Kozic at 302-5305462, Rnkozic@ gmail.com or Gail Martin at 239398-8242, gail@ joean- dgail.com.
CLUB CALENDAR
November 2017 Sunday
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• À la Carte Brunch-GG • Fun Sunday Mixed Golf • Casual Dining-GG
• Pilates Fusion • Lady Niners Opening Day • Sit & Be Fit • Bridge Club • Women's Round Robins • Lunch-GG
12
13
• À la Carte Brunch • Casual Dining-GG
• Pilates Fusion • Lady Niners-2 BB of 4 • Women's Round Robins • Sit & Be Fit • Lunch-GG
19 • À la Carte Brunch • Mixed Pinehurst Championship • Casual Dining-GG
26
• À la Carte Brunch • Casual Dining-GG
20 • Pilates Fusion • Lady Niners- Stableford • Women's Round Robins • Sit & Be Fit • Lunch-GG
27
• Pilates Fusion • Lady Niners- Medal Play • Women's Round Robins • Sit & Be Fit • Lunch-GG • Golf School
7 • Swing & Stretch
• Fit & Fabulous • Mixed Round Robins • Strength, Stretch & Release • Water Workout • Book Club • Lunch-GG • Multi-Level Yoga • Junior Tennis Clinic • Member Informational Meeting • Casual Dining-GG
14 • Swing & Stretch
• Fit & Fabulous • Mixed Round Robins • Strength, Stretch & Release • Water Workout • Lunch-GG • Multi-Level Yoga • Jr. Tennis Clinic • Wine Tasting-CR • Fitness MAT Demo • Casual Dining-GG
21 • Swing & Stretch • Fit & Fabulous • Mixed Round Robins • Strength, Stretch & Release • Water Workout • Multi-Level Yoga • Junior Tennis Clinic • Lunch-GG • Casual Dining-GG
28
• Swing & Stretch • Fit & Fabulous • Mixed Round Robins • Strength, Stretch & Release • Water Workout • Lunch-GG • Multi-Level Yoga • Junior Tennis Clinic • Casual Dining-GG
Wednesday
1 • Wednesday Warrior • WGA Opening Day • Trim, Tighten & Tone • Women's Round Robin • Lunch-GG • Omfused • Pasta Night-GG
8
• Wednesday Warrior • Trim, Tighten & Tone • WGA Fall Follies • Women's Round Robin • Lunch-GG • Omfused • QWOFF Movie Night • Pasta Night-GG
15 • Wednesday Warrior • Trim, Tighten & Tone • WGA Holiday Charity Classic • Women's Round Robin • Lunch-GG • Omfused • Pasta Night-GG
22
Thursday
2
29
3
4
• Friday Fat Burner • Sit & Be Fit • Women's Round Robins • Lady Niners Meet- N-Greet • Lunch-GG • MGA Opening Day & Homecoming Classic • Casual Dining-GG
• Fit & Fabulous • MGA Opening Day & Homecoming Classic • Gentle Yoga • Mixed Round Robins • Water Workout • Tennis Tournament of Champions • Lunch-GG
9
10
11
• Friday Fat Burner • Sit & Be Fit • Women's Round Robins • What a Racket • Lunch-GG • Casual Dining-GG
• Legs & Lift • Roll with It • Mixed Round Robins • Golf School • Strength, Stretch & Release • Water Woukout • Lunch-GG • Junior Tennis Clinic • Lady Niners Twilite • Carvery-CR
16 • Legs & Lift • Roll with It • Mixed Round Robins • Strength, Stretch & Release • Water Workout • Lunch-GG • Junior Tennis Clinic • Wine and Dine • Member Appreciation Night
23
• Fit & Fabulous • Gentle Yoga • Mixed Round Robins • Water Workout • Lunch-GG
17
18
• Friday Fat Burner • Sit & Be Fit • Women's Round Robins • Lunch-GG • Sizzlin' Summer Night • Casual Dining-GG
• Fit & Fabulous • Gentle Yoga • Mixed Round Robins • Water Workout • Lunch-GG
24
25
• Friday Fat Burner • Sit & Be Fit • Women's Round Robins • Lunch-GG • Junior Thanksgiving Camp • Burger Night-GG
30
• Legs & Lift • Roll with It • Mixed Round Robins • Strength, Stretch & Release • Water Workout • Lunch-GG • Junior Tennis Clinic • Carvery-CR
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Saturday
• Legs & Lift • Roll with It • Mixed Round Robins • Strength, Stretch & Release • Water Workout • Lunch-GG • Junior Tennis Clinic • Carvery-CR
• Wednesday Warrior • Thanksgiving Day • Trim, Tighten & Buffet Tone • Women's Round Robin • WGA Open Play • Lunch-GG • Omfused • Pasta Night-GG
• Wednesday Warrior • Trim, Tighten & Tone • WGA "40 Ball" • Women's Round Robin • Lunch-GG • Omfused • Pasta Night-GG
Friday
• Fit & Fabulous • Gentle Yoga • Mixed Round Robins • Water Workout • Lunch-GG
CLUB CALENDAR
December 2017 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
3
• À la Carte Brunch • Casual Dining-GG
10
4
• Pilates Fusion • Sit & Be Fit • Lady Niners "Candy Cane Golf" • Women's Round Robins • Lunch-GG • Bridge Club
11
• Fun Sunday Mixed Golf • À la Carte Brunch • Casual Dining-GG
• Pilates Fusion • Sit & Be Fit • Lady Niners "Low Gross/Low Net" • Women's Round Robins • Lunch-GG
17
18
24
25
• Breakfast with Santa-CR • Casual Dining-GG
• À la Carte Brunch • Casual Dining-GG
• À la Carte Brunch • New Years' Eve Dinner-CR • New Year's Eve Celebration-GG
31
• Pilates Fusion • Sit & Be Fit • Lady Niners "Odd Holes" • Women's Round Robins • Lunch-GG
• Christmas Day Buffet
5
• Swing & Stretch • Fit & Fabulous • Strength, Stretch & Release • Water Workout • 7.5 "Women of Winter" Doubles Tournament • Book Club - High Tea • Lunch-GG • Multi-Level Yoga
12 • Swing & Stretch • Fit & Fabulous • Strength, Stretch & Release • Water Workout • Mixed Round Robins • Lunch-GG • Multi-Level Yoga • Casual Dining-GG
19
6
• Wednesday Warrior • Trim, Tighten & Tone • Tennis Holiday Sale • Holiday Tennis Round Robin Mixer • WGA "Holiday Sweaters" • Lunch-GG • Omfused • Pasta Night
13 • Wednesday Warrior • Trim, Tighten & Tone • WGA "Snowball" • Women's Round Robin • Lunch-GG • Omfused • Pasta Night
20
• Swing & Stretch • Fit & Fabulous • Strength, Stretch & Release • Water Workout • Mixed Round Robins • Lunch-GG • Multi-Level Yoga • Casual Dining-GG
• Wednesday Warrior • Trim, Tighten & Tone • WGA "Candy Cane" • Women's Round Robin • Junior Holiday Tennis Camp • Lunch-GG • Omfused • Pasta Night
26
27
• Swing & Stretch • Fit & Fabulous • Strength, Stretch & Release • Water Workout • Mixed Round Robins • Junior Holiday Tennis Camp • Lunch-GG • Multi-Level Yoga • Casual Dining-GG
• Wednesday Warrior • Trim, Tighten & Tone • Women's Round Robin • WGA Open Play • Junior Holiday Tennis Camp • Lunch-GG • Omfused • Pasta Night
7 • Legs & Lift • Roll with It • Strength, Stretch & Release • Holiday Tennis Round Robin Mixer • Water Workout • Lunch-GG • Carvery-CR • Nine and Dine • Golf Pro Shop Wine & Cheese Party
14
• Legs & Lift • Roll with It • Strength, Stretch & Release • Mixed Round Robins • Water Workout • Lunch-GG • Carvery-CR • Lady Niners Holiday Mingle
21
• Legs & Lift • Roll with It • Strength, Stretch & Release • Mixed Round Robins • Junior Holiday Tennis Camp • Water Workout • Lunch-GG • Member Appreciation Night
28
• Legs & Lift • Roll with It • Strength, Stretch & Release • Mixed Round Robins • Junior Holiday Tennis Camp • Water Workout • Lunch-GG • Nine and Dine • Carvery-CR
Friday
1
Saturday
2
• Friday Fat Burner • Sit & Be Fit • Women's Round Robins • Lunch-GG • Casual Dining-GG
• Fit & Fabulous • Gentle Yoga • Mixed Round Robins • Water Workout • Lunch-GG • MGA Member/Guest
8
9
• Friday Fat Burner • Sit & Be Fit • Women's Round Robins • What a Racket • Lunch-GG • Casual Dining-GG
15
• Fit & Fabulous • Gentle Yoga • MGA "40 Ball" • Mixed Round Robins • Lunch-GG • Water Workout • Holiday Dinner Dance-CR
16
• Friday Fat Burner • Sit & Be Fit • Women's Round Robins • Lunch-GG • Casual Dining-GG • Burger Night
• Fit & Fabulous • Gentle Yoga • Mixed Round Robins • Water Workout • Lunch-GG
22
23
29
30
• Friday Fat Burner • Sit & Be Fit • Women's Round Robins • Junior Holiday Tennis Camp • Lunch-GG • Casual Dining-GG
• Fit & Fabulous • Gentle Yoga • Mixed Round Robins • Water Workout • Lunch-GG
• Friday Fat Burner • Sit & Be Fit • Women's Round Robins • Junior Holiday Tennis Camp • Lunch-GG • Casual Dining-GG
• Fit & Fabulous • Gentle Yoga • Mixed Round Robins • Water Workout • Lunch-GG
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Quail Creek Country Club 13300 Valewood Drive Naples, FL 34119 239-597-2831 239-597-2757 fax www.quailcreekcc.com
Club Officers & Directors Jim Clayton................................................................................................ President Jerry Westwood............................................................................ Vice President Pete Kloet...................................................................................................Treasurer Hedy Whitney...........................................................................................Secretary Elaine Christian...........................................................................................Director Dr. Bill Pescod..............................................................................................Director Steve Powell.................................................................................................Director Tom Robertson...........................................................................................Director Gary Smith....................................................................................................Director
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IMPORTANT CLUB NUMBERS Golf.....................597-2900 Tennis..................597-9725 Fitness............... 593-9378 Accounting....... 254-7410 Dining..................597-2831 Gatehouse...........597-1514 Security.............580-8955
Quail Creek Staff Don Hunter, General Manager/COO............................................254-7412 ................................................dhunter@quailcreekcc.com Jon Balyeat, Head Golf Professional................................. 254-7449 ...................................... jbalyeat@quailcreekcc.com Teri Brodie, Fitness Operations Manager........................... 254-7460 ........................................ tbrodie@quailcreekcc.com Jon Call, Director of Tennis................................................ 254-7446 ......................................... jcall@quailcreekcc.com Mike Dero, Director of Golf................................................. 254-7425................................ mikedero@quailcreekcc.com Joseph Dombkowski, Building Manager..................................254-7426....................................jdombkowski@quailcreekcc.com Melanie Dorcy, Director of Catering and Events........ 254-7407 ................................. mdorcy@quailcreekcc.com Wendy Felsinger, Comm. & Marketing Director............. 254-7411 ............................... wfelsinger@quailcreekcc.com Nick Gray, Membership Director...................................... 254-7418 . ......................................ngray@quailcreekcc.com Kevin Leo, Director of Golf Courses & Grounds.............. 254-7442 ...............................................kleo@quailcreekcc.com Janette Logan, Tennis Pro Shop Manager............................ 254-7420 ...........................................jlogan@quailcreekcc.com Renée Neville, Controller..................................................... 254-7436 .................................. rneville@quailcreekcc.com Receptionist............................................................................. 597-2831 .......................... receptionist@quailcreekcc.com Scott Ross, Executive Chef................................................ 254-7405 .......................................sross@quailcreekcc.com Cynthia Russell, Director of Human Resources.......... 254-7409 ..................................crussell@quailcreekcc.com Zack Wygant, Assistant General Manager................... 254-7403 .............................. zwygant@quailcreekcc.com