August / 2013
On Course Leo’s Group Makes It Easy Twenty-five years ago, Leo Limberakis was just looking for some fellow golfers to join him on the WHGC course—easier said than done. “I kept going up to the course, and there would be nobody to play with,” said Leo. “It’s difficult to pick up the phone and get together a threesome or foursome.” Leo knows a little bit about commitment. Age 96, he has been married to his wife, Kathrine, also 96, for over 70 years. Together they raised a family and ran several successful restaurants in town, notably the Clam Shack, now run by his son, James. But he also knows that making a regular commitment to play golf can be difficult for many men. So he came up with the idea for Leo’s Group, although it wasn’t called that until years later. Any (continued on page 3)
From the General Manager Dear Woods Hole Members… By the time you read this column, the 2013 Summer Cocktail Party will be long over…but not in our memories! Wow, what a party! If you were there, you know what I’m talking about, and if you couldn’t make it, plan on next year—August 8, 2014. As we all know, there are several things that make for a great party, and we had them all— plenty of good food and beverage, a terrific band (in this case we had two of them), perfect weather (that’s why we’re here on Cape Cod) and plenty of friends in a festive spirit! Speaking of which, we are very proud that 335 Members and guests enjoyed the party this year, compared to 175 last year. I am also pleased to add that the Staff enjoyed the party almost as much as our Members. We all prepared and worked hard to make it special, and we are already working on next year’s Summer Party, Friday, August 8, 2014. One of the many things I enjoy in club management is collecting Member suggestions on new menu items they would like to try. Unlike public restaurants and hotels, private clubs must update their menus more frequently since the Members come back more often. At the same time, private club menus must keep the Member “favorites” that everyone enjoys. Since that’s our goal, I’m always asking Members for what they like…and, of course, what they would like to see changed. So after some Member input, Chef Jim Litman and I have worked through six new menu dishes, and one improvement, including: • Trio Salad: A club classic of our most popular home-made salads—Chicken, Tuna and Egg on a bed of fresh greens. • Shaved Steak Sandwich: Shaved sirloin and tenderloin steak on a toasted potato roll with grilled Vidalia onions and horseradish sauce. (continued on page 2)
Leo’s Group and wives gather for dinner.