The Briar Club 2018 Q1 Newsletter

THE BRIAR CLUB

MEMBER NEWSLETTER JANUARY - MARCH 2018

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GREETINGS FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

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GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT

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MEMBERSHIP NEWS

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EMPLOYEE NEWS

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DINING

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DINING + SOCIAL EVENTS

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FITNESS

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YOUTH

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AQUATICS

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TENNIS

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EVENT CALENDARS

HOURS OF OPERATION / WINTER + SPRING 2018 FRONT DESK

AQUATICS

YOUTH

DINING

Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

COMPETITION & ADULT LAP POOL

HIDEOUT

LOUNGE BAR

BC BISTRO

LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am -2:00 pm

LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

TENNIS

FITNESS

Ages 6 & Up Monday Closed Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

TENNIS COURTS

FITNESS CENTER

KIDS CLUB

DINNER Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

DINNER Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

LOUNGE DINING

BARRACUDA CAFÉ

LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

THE BRIAR SHOP Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sunday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Ages 1 - 5 Monday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

NURSERY 6 weeks - 1 year Monday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

DINNER Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Barracuda Café will open for the season on Saturday, March 3.

THE END ZONE Tuesday - Friday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER be coming out of fitness in 2018. Also, join Amy on her Tuesday night runs around River Oaks and then finish at Breezes with complimentary snacks and your first cocktail on us. You must run to receive the complimentary cocktail!

SERVICE We have a strong leadership team here at the Club, and I am very proud of all my Directors. In 2018, we will focus immensely on achieving and Greetings Members, elevating our service goals. Taking it to the next level is our number one I hope the holiday season treated priority. We want to raise the bar and you and your families well. Over the exceed your expectations. The Grab holidays, we had over 800 members and Go station in the Fitness Center attend our Breakfast with Santa lobby is a good example of this; it brunch. I think it’s safe to say that has been successful and very well Santa was worn out by the time he received. We will continue to make left the Briar Club! Many members strides in all areas of the Club. If you have asked about the annual member have any suggestions or comments Christmas party, and when we plan my door is always open. on making this a tradition again. I am pleased to report that our goal WINE PROGRAM is for this event to return in 2018. I would like to express my extreme A major focus for us in 2018 will be appreciation to those members who enhancing our wine program. Your donated to the Annual Employee Wine Committee will be very active Holiday Fund; your generosity went a working on the following goals: long way to help our team.

FITNESS As we look forward, 2018 promises to be a great year for the Club. Many start the new year with resolution typically related to getting back into shape. I hope you will spend your time here at the Club achieving those goals, especially with all our new fitness equipment and a freshenedup fitness center. Congrats to Amy Patterson, our Fitness Director, for taking on and executing this very involved task. Many great things will

1) Building a wine by-the-glass list that is second to none 2) Creating wine dinners that appeal to all sectors of our membership 3) Investing in future wine programs for the Club 4) Create a wine bottle list that with many varietals and regions represented

Who doesn’t love good wine at cost price?

FACILITIES Good news! The playground is on the way. We should expect delivery of the new structure in early March. We will also be working on some other projects around the Club, including smoothing out the grounds between the clubhouse and tennis courts.

We will also be adding additional LED lights to the vehicle entrance of the garage and making landscaping improvements to front of the garage.

In conclusion, 2018 promises to be a great year for The Briar Club. Thank you all for your continued support, and please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Yours in service,

Daniel A. Moreno

General Manager / COO

GIVING THANKS On December 22nd, we were able to participate in a wonderful tradition with three other Clubs in Houston.

During the month of December, the pastry team worked hard to build a very large gingerbread house here at the Club. The gingerbread house was delivered to MD Anderson’s Children’s Cancer Center. The Briar Club, River Oaks Country Club, The Houston Racquet Club and the Petroleum Club of Houston all built houses to be displayed for the kids. The kids get to enjoy the houses for a couple of weeks and then the hospital lets them destroy the houses at a smash party.

It is a very moving experience and something we should all be proud to be a part of. I have been a part of this tradition for seven years now and it never gets old seeing the smiles on the kiddos faces as the gingerbread houses are delivered.

Also, if you are in the market for a wine locker, please contact Sameh Nawar, our Food & Beverage Director.

We have only 6 more lockers to sell in the Lounge before we begin to build.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT clients; large events as well as smaller more intimate gatherings are filling the calendar. A vibrant banquet and events business is key to our business model and was a key part of the reason for our new clubhouse.

GOALS FOR 2018

The Briar Club has been a part of our family since our children were toddlers: a lucky 13 years. We literally cannot remember life without the Briar Club, and we don’t want to.

Like many of you, I enjoy the tennis and exercise scene; I have my favorite lunch item and a coffee item from the Grab and Go stand; I frequent the Wednesday Rendezvous; I enjoy the Membership Mixers; and I have even brought in a private event or two to the club. Best of all, I am fortunate to call so many members friends.

CLUBHOUSE ADDITIONS For the past 18 months, we members have been getting to know our new clubhouse. Your board and staff have been working to establish best practices and programming.

Very little from the old clubhouse was transferrable to our new program. All our staff, whether old or new, have required training in the new facility. We have made huge progress. General Manager Daniel Moreno has been a great addition.

He and our new managers and staff have learned many of your names and favorite menu requests. Our banquet business has launched and is growing. We already have repeat

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For 2018, we should be about achieving the next level. Our new menu seems to be striking the right balance between impressing our membership and keeping club costs in check. There is truly something for everyone – including Vegetarian and Gluten-Free options. Our Youth, Aquatics, Tennis and Fitness also have big plans to interact with our Clubhouse space, lawn and all facilities. The staff as well as your Board of Directors are thinking about all users/members: from toddlers to teenagers, parents to seniors.

FITNESS January brings a fresh face to many areas of the Fitness Center. Have you met Amy Patterson? Catch her if you can: she’s living her mantra of “sweat once a day.” She’s been instrumental to bringing to fruition the vision of a Fitness and Wellness Center upgrade.

I encourage all to keep any new years’ fitness resolutions by utilizing all the Club offers here. Perhaps that will come in the form of Pickleball. Yes, that’s right. Ask Tennis Pro Mike Alcott about it. The game is fast and fun and makes its debut in January.

LOOKING FORWARD We’re pleased to be finalizing our campus with the delivery of the playground equipment this spring. Your continued support is

appreciated as we make sure all equipment and base preparations meet safety standards. In 2017, our Physical Properties Committee – with the help of outside architects – designed three pavilions, and the Board will be evaluating when the club’s finances are ready for their completion. We are very focused on debt reduction and creating a solid long term financial plan before we initiate any construction projects.

We are on track and on budget in the early months of this fiscal year (which began October 1st). Attention to detail will carry over to a desire by the Board to review all our club governance documents. In doing so, we have begun reviewing our Bylaws, House Rules, Membership Categories, and Board Policies. You will hear more about this as the year progresses.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND In the first quarter of 2018, our employees and their children or grandchildren who have a desire to stretch and grow academically can apply for an Employee Scholarship.

This is all due to some excellent work of the Scholarship Committee that raised over $100,000 through two very successful events. We are grateful for all who have spent time on these efforts and, especially, to all who have given their financial support to this worthy cause. Please watch for more information on this Fund, how you can support it, and exciting news of our employees who benefit from it.

In closing, I hope to see you at the Briar Club a lot in 2018. Bring a guest to an event, enjoy a drink on the Veranda, swim in one of our three pools, try a new workout machine or GroupEx class, bring a teen or tween to the Hideout, enjoy the new LED tennis lights, order the Fondue, or play cards in the Library. There is truly something for all our members at The Briar Club in 2018.

Sincerely,

Claire S. Curtin

President, Board of Directors

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

LINDA BENSON

Membership Director membership@thebriarclub.com Happy New Year! As we enjoy the cooler temperatures, it is hard to believe we will be opening the pool in two months! Soon it will be goodbye winter coat, hello summer

time attire! This is a perfect time to remind that friend, business associate or family member of the benefits of membership. Thanks to you, we are growing! Did you know that you receive a $250 sponsor credit upon the approval of your referral by the Board of Directors?

The credit applies to all areas of the Club except monthly dues or

lockers. If you should have any questions or would like to refer a prospective member to the Club, feel free to come by my office on the first floor or contact me. I’ll see you around the Club!

Linda Loves Leads!

INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!

Richard and Lauren Barker

Christopher and Laura Curry

Tracy and Valerie Dieterich

Katharine Dunwoody

October 2017

October 2017

Matthew and Katherine Kapinos

David and Ashby Lang

Jeffrey and Susan Lynn

Jack and Melinda Nickens

John and Leigh Anne Raymond

John and Cristin Swope

Andrew and Ashlee Veit

November 2017

November 2017

October 2017

November 2017

October 2017

November 2017

November 2017

October 2017

October 2017

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EMPLOYEE NEWS WINTER LEADERSHIP AWARD

ANNUAL MEMBERS’ MEETING EMPLOYEE AWARDS

ANTONIO MERINO Restaurant Captain/ Supervisor 7 years

“Antonio is such an amazing member of the Food & Beverage team. He is truly a leader and exemplifies the high standards of excellence we have here at the Club. He goes above and beyond every day, never shies away from a task, and is a great role model for his staff and colleagues. His hard work is appreciated by all.”

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH OCTOBER Taisa Reina, Celina Rodriguez, Asif Ehsan, Olga Diaz, Gerardo Avila, and Roosemary Casildo

At the Annual Members’ Meeting in November, 15 employees were presented with awards recognizing their service to the Club. Daniel Moreno, COO, presented each employee with a personalized plaque and special gift to commemorate the leadership and excellence they practice in their roles every day.

HECTOR FLORES

Banquet Server 1 year

“Hector is an example of team work and support to the banquet team. He is proactive in his work area. Making his guests satisfied and leaving with good memories are his core principles.”

NOVEMBER SILVIA SICILIANO

Cook/Cafeteria Attendant 1 year

Linda Benson, Five Year Service Award

Ursula Cornish, Spring Leadership Award

Alberto Jimenez, Fall Leadership Award

“Silvia is a great example of hard work and positive attitude. She always has a smile on her face and is always going the extra mile, both for the members and for her fellow employees. She is a valuable part of our team.”

DECEMBER KIFLE MULAT Security 1 year

Veronica Martinez, Employee of the Month February 2017

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Alejandro Rincon, Employee of the Month June 2017

Jim Simington, Employee of the Month July 2017

“Kifle is so deserving of this award because of his kindness and spirit. He is so friendly. He will always smile and say hi to you when he sees you around the Club, and he does a great job at keeping our members feel safe and welcome.”

DINING

SAMEH NAWAR

Food and Beverage Director fbdirector@thebriarclub.com Wow, what a wonderful year we have had! We achieved a lot last year and will continue to elevate our service to the next level this year. We are introducing new silverware and china to

complement Chef Michael’s excellent food and enhance your dining experience. I am also proud to introduce our new A La Carte Manager Rochelle Wornardt and Beverage Supervisor Fredy Romero. Rochelle and Fredy have extensive Food and Beverage backgrounds, and they bring with them new and exciting ideas. In

January, we will introduce our new wine list, which was carefully selected to pair with every delicious dish or to enjoy a glass on the Veranda.

We have created a fantastic 12-month calendar that will be available soon. Looking forward seeing you soon at the Club.

WINE LOCKER PROGRAM

A NOTE FROM CHEF Ladies and gentlemen, as always, thank you for your support and feedback as we develop and introduce new menu items. It is our goal to offer premier, top-of-the-line dining experiences for all members, including those with special dietary restrictions, and your feedback is essential.

Our primary focus is curating a brilliant and inspired menu that is a perfect mix of creative options and tried-and-true favorites. With fresh, local produce and high quality ingredients, our made-fromscratch recipes are designed with you in mind.

I would also like to give a special acknowledgment to our pastry department for their hard work baking, decorating, and bringing to life the beautiful Gingerbread Village display that sat in the Clubhouse Lobby this Christmas. I hope you got a chance to see it.

See you around the Club!

Sincerely, Mike Powell, CEC

If you’re passionate about wine, consider taking part in our Wine Locker Program. Wine lockers will be available in the Lounge.

This is a great opportunity for you to get preferential pricing on wines of many different regions and varietals. Contact Sameh Nawar for more information.

WEEKLY DINING EVENTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT RENDEZVOUS 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

SUNDAY BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Bistro & Lounge Bar

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DINING + SOCIAL EVENTS JANUARY 2018

SUN JAN 21

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FAMILY SNOW DAY

The forecast calls for snow at The Briar Club! Come out for Snow Day and enjoy snow slides, games, activities and more for the whole family.

Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm Location: Briar Lawn Pricing: Ages 3 & Up: $15.00++ Ages 2 & Under: Complimentary

FEBRUARY 2018

SUN FEB 4

SUPER BOWL PARTY

TUE FEB 13

FAT TUESDAY

WED FEB 14

VALENTINE’S DINNER

WED FEB 21

TRIVIA NIGHT

Wear your jersey and come out for drinks, snacks and the big game on TV. Time: 4:30 pm Location: The Lounge Bar

Laissez les bon temps rouler! Indulge in a New Orleans-themed appetizer bar with Mardi Gras themed drink specials.

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Location: The Lounge Bar

Lovebirds are invited to join us for a special Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Club.

Time: Seatings begin at 5:00 pm Location: The Lounge

Join us for drinks, eats, and thinks!

Show off your knowledge and enjoy cocktail specials and an appetizer bar.

Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm Location: The End Zone Pricing: $10.00++

FRI FEB 23

GO TEXAN DAY

TUE FEB 27

WINE SOCIAL

Dance under the stars and enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner in true Texas style.

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Briar Lawn

Mix and mingle with fellow Briar Club members while enjoying wines from a special wine label.

Time: 6:00 pm Location: TBD

MARCH/APRIL 2018

SAT MAR 17

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

THU MAR 22

WINE DINNER

SAT MAR 31

BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY

SUN APR 1

EASTER BRUNCH

Wear green for St. Patrick’s Day and come out to the Club to celebrate.

Time: 6:00 pm Location: The Lounge Bar

Wine and dine at the Club, featuring a wild game dinner paired perfectly with wines from a featured wine label.

Time: 6:00 pm Location: Magnolia Ballroom Pricing: $115.00++

Hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on its way!

Join us for our beloved annual tradition of Breakfast with the Bunny and an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids.

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am Location: Magnolia Ballroom Pricing: Adults: $26.00++ Ages 12-17: $18.00++ Ages 4-11: $12.00++ Ages 3 & Under: $1.00++

Come together with friends and family for Easter Brunch at the Club.

Time: Seatings begin at 10:30 am Location: Magnolia Ballroom Pricing: Adults: $34.00++ Ages 13 - 17: $22.00++ Ages 4 - 12: $14.00++ 3 & Under: $1.00++

FITNESS

AMY PATTERSON

Fitness Director fitnessdirector@thebriarclub.com Happy New Year and Cheers to 13 Years! Ring in the New Year at The Briar Club Fitness Center where we’re celebrating our 13th year in operation. Built and opened in 2005, the Fitness Center has come

a long way with our most recent rennovations happening this past December. From the Ladies’ Locker Room to the Fitness Floor, if you haven’t had a chance to stop by, come on over and check out our latest updates.

What better time to brush up on our current BC Fitness Rules than

our Grand Re-opening this January? We respectfully ask that all members adhere to the gym etiquette referenced below. Thank you for working together to keep the gym a place where everyone feels welcome and safe.

THE BRIAR CLUB FITNESS CENTER RULES

LOCKER ROOM POLICIES • No food items permitted in the Locker Room Area.

• No glass containers allowed.

Please use plastic or paper cups for all beverages.

• Personal items must be kept in lockers and out of walkways.

• Boys and girls over the age of 5 are prohibited from entering the locker rooms of the opposite gender.

• No children under 16 are allowed in the locker rooms except when accompanied by their parent.

• Check with the pool gate attendant regarding any lost or found items.

• Spa and Steam Room are restricted to members and guests 16 years of age and older.

• Cell phone use is not permitted in the locker rooms.

• Use the Locker Room facilities at your own risk.

• Shirts and athletic shoes must be worn while on the fitness floor.

Women must wear shirts that cover their midriffs at all times. Men are not allowed to wear tank tops.

• If there is a wait, please limit your workout to 30 minutes. Be considerate and respectful of other members’ time.

• Please wipe off your sweat machines and equipment with the gym wipes provided.

• Please re-rack your weights. Not everyone can lift as much as you can; please set the next member up for success.

• Refrain from dropping your weights (dumbbells and barbells) on the gym floor. This can not only damage our equipment and our floor, but is disruptive to the Men’s Locker Room below.

• Please take your personal phone calls to the lobby area; they can be very distracting to others on the fitness floor.

• No food is allowed in the workout areas.

• Only drink containers with sport tops are allowed in the fitness areas.

• For your safety and protection, only Briar Club approved personal trainers are allowed on our premises.

• Children under the age of 16 are allowed in the gym when a) under the supervision of a Briar Club personal trainer, provided that youth under 12 are not using powered equipment, b) youth ages 12-15 have received the Fitness Center Youth Safety and Etiquette Orientation class.

• Have fun, be safe, sweat once a day!

Utilize these facilities at your own risk.

NEW GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE! LET US BE YOUR RESOLUTION SOLUTION!

Try one of our new Group Fitness classes and join me in welcoming our newest instructors. You can find our Group Fitness class schedule on the website under the Wellness menu.

GROUP FITNESS RATES GROUP EX Unlimited Access $45/month Drop-in Rate $15/class Guest Rate $15/class + guest fee of $5/visit PILATES Group Classes 4+ people: $31/person 3+ people: $39/person 2+ people: $50/person Private Instruction Single: $70/hr Duo: $50/hr per person Trio: $39/hr per person Quad: $31/hr per person

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YOUTH

GINA DEPAMPHILIS

Youth Director gina@thebriarclub.com Happy 2018! This year in Youth will be an exciting year. We are adding new events for families, pre-teens, and toddlers. We hope to see everyone out at Snow Day on January 21st and the Kids’

Focus Group on January 28th! I will be asking for suggestions and feedback about the Hideout, for I am seeking to make some changes and upgrades over the next year. In February, we will be hosting a Family Polar Plunge and a fun Valentine’s Party for children of all ages, on February 11th. March is always fun with

SPRING YOUTH EVENTS

BRIAR FUN DAYS

FRI JAN 19

TEEN PARTY

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Sports Court Ages: 6th Grade & Up Pricing: $20.00++

SUN JAN 21

FAMILY SNOW DAY

Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm Location: Briar Lawn Pricing: Ages 3 & Up: $15.00++ 2 & Under: Complimentary

SAT FEB 3

FAMILY POLAR PLUNGE

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Family Pool Pricing: Complimentary

CHILDREN’S VALENTINE’S PARTY

Sunday, January 28 3:00 - 4:00 pm The Hideout

SUN FEB 11

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Magnolia Ballroom Ages: All ages invited.

Crafts for 2 years & up.

Pricing: $20.00++

MOTHER & DAUGHTER LUNCHEON

Time: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Location: Azalea Room Ages: 11-14 year olds Pricing: $100.00++

2018 SPRING AND SUMMER GUIDE

SUN FEB 25 FRI MAR 9

MOVIE NIGHT ON THE LAWN

Time: 5:30 - 10:00 pm Location: Briar Lawn Pricing: Adults: $20.00++ Ages 3 & Up: $12.00++ Ages 2 & Under: $1.00++

KIDS’ FOCUS GROUP CALLING ALL 7 & UPS! We all know and love the Hideout, but it’s time for some upgrades!

Please join Gina to talk about your ideas and what you want to see from the Hideout! We’ll have popcorn and treats too.

Teens are invited to hang out at the Club for smores, bingo, games, food & friends.

The forecast calls for snow at The Briar Club! Enjoy snow slides, games, activities, and more.

Take the plunge into winter family fun! We’ll have swimming, games, hot chocolate, and snacks.

Roses are red, violets are blue, we’re celebrating love and we hope to see you!

Bring the kids for games, crafts, and cookie decorating.

It’s sugar, spice, & everything nice at our Mother & Daughter Day. Join us for lunch and a session with a makeup specialist.

Limited to 20.

Coming February 2018!

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Enjoy a night under the stars with camp out food, a movie on the big screen, and activities for all ages.

Family Laser Tag, Movie on the Lawn, Spring Break Briar Fun Days, and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny (make your reservation now!) I love feedback and suggestions.

Please e-mail me or stop me anytime to chat about new ideas, services, etc.!

When the kids are out of school, let them have fun at the Club!

We have daily activities, lunch, games and more.

JANUARY • Tuesday, January 2 • Wednesday, January 3 • Thursday, January 4 • Friday, January 5 • Monday, January 15 FEBRUARY • Monday, February 19 MARCH • Monday, March 12 • Tuesday, March 13 • Wednesday, March 14 • Thursday, March 15 • Friday, March 16

TIME Drop off: 8:45 am - 9:00 am Pick Up: 2:00 pm (Second Floor Garage) LOCATION General Purpose Room AGES 5 & Up PRICING $50.00 per day / per child

AQUATICS

JON DILLER

Aquatics Director poolmanager@thebriarclub.com Happy New Year! This is the beginning of an exciting year in Aquatics. Beginning January 2, you may contact the Aquatics Office to reserve a spot for swim lessons in the spring. Group lessons begin on

March 5th and private lessons are available as soon as the weather permits. Group lessons are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so please contact us as soon as possible!

The Briar Club Barracuda Summer Swim Team preseason starts April 2nd! Help the Briar Club keep its 4-year undefeated streak going,

and have fun with your friends this summer. The regular season runs from April 30June 24. Look for information on the Briar Club Barracuda Summer Swim Team schedule in the 2018 Spring/Summer Brochure.

SWIM LESSONS

POLAR BEAR SWIM JANUARY 1 - FEBRUARY 28, 2018 It’s that time of year again! The Aquatics Office is encouraging everyone to stay in tip-top shape by swimming throughout the winter months. Keep track of the total distance you swim through January & February for a chance to win. Prizes will be awarded to the top swimmer in each age group. You may record your total distance each day in the binder located at the pool gate.

As a reminder, each length equals 25 meters.

The age groups for this contest are: • • • • •

5 - 10 11 - 17 18 - 40 41 - 60 61+

Unlike a normal Polar Bear Swim, our Lap Pools will remain heated throughout the winter for your enjoyment!

Group Lessons Begin March 5th Group swimming lessons here at The Briar Club give children a chance to learn in a social and positive environment. We offer a variety of classes to accommodate different ages and skill levels.

SEAHORSE - BEGINNERS (3 & 4 YEAR OLDS)

DOLPHIN - INTERMEDIATE (4 & 5 YEAR OLDS)

This is a beginner group lesson to help swimmers become acclimated to an aquatic environment. They will learn floating, gliding, freestyle arms, rolling over to the back for breathing and backstroke.

Once your child has mastered all the necessary skills in the Seahorse class, they will be introduced to side-breathing, improving their freestyle and backstroke.

$140 monthly for eight 30-minute sessions

LIL’ BARRACUDAS ADVANCED (5 & 6 YEAR OLDS)

$175 monthly for eight 45-minute sessions

This class is geared towards preparing young swimmers to join our summer league swim team. Here children will work on improving their freestyle, side breathing, backstroke, breaststroke and overall endurance.

$140 monthly for eight 30-minute sessions

PRIVATE LESSONS Ongoing throughout Winter

Private lessons are available weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings and Saturday mornings. $40 for a half-hour private lesson $45 for a half-hour semiprivate lesson (2 children) $80 for an hour private lesson

BE A SWIM COACH! Caling all Briar Club Swim Team Alumni! If you would like to help the Briar Club Barracudas continue their summer streak of excellence, please attend one of our informational meetings.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 Briar Club Conference Room 7:00 pm MONDAY, MARCH 19 Briar Club Conference Room 7:00 pm

SPRING POOL HOURS The Family Pool will reopen for recreational swimming on March 3 and will be open from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and during Spring Break.

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TENNIS

JAN VICK

Tennis Director tennis@thebriarclub.com Houston, we have LIGHTS! Yes, now all nine tennis courts have magnificent LED lights, just in time for the earlier darker evenings. Thank you to the Board of Directors and the Tennis

Committee for making it happen!

2017 was another great year for tennis and we have a busy 2018 calendar planned, with all tournaments and events open for early registration. Workouts are still week-to-week signup. Check out the calendar on our website and in the Pro Shop, so you can plan to attend the tournaments and events

you like. We have our annual Club Championships coming up, with Singles in January, Mixed Doubles in February, Ladies & Mens Doubles and Juniors in March. Hoping for great weather and good activity on the courts!

Cheers!

TENNIS EVENTS

SAT JAN 20

TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS: MENS & LADIES SINGLES

MENS II

JAN 2628

VALENTINE MIXED DOUBLES MIXER

LADIES I

FRI FEB 9 FEB 2225

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS: MIXED DOUBLES

2017 PRO-AM RESULTS MENS I

1st: John Stiver & David Warren 2nd: Sean Daichman & Dickson Ogu 3rd: Rob Traband & Greg Jones 4th: Charlie Vetters & Sunday Jegede 1st: Chris Popov & Odion Dibua 2nd: Jim Meneely & Jai Vu 3rd: Jonas Georgsson & Alex Huffman 4th: John Faulk & Vjekoslav Stipanic 1st: Natalie Synott & Romain Garcia 2nd: Libby Clement & Ross Gehlhausen 3rd: Shannon Huff & Gonzalo Anderson 4th: Emma Nguyen & Shaheen Ladhani

LADIES II

1st: Anna Claire Hankamer & Robby Clarkson 2nd: Elizabeth Stiver & Christian Morris 3rd: Margaret Mousoudakis & Diego Ujci 4th: Andrea Young & Jochen Moser

Take it from the courts to the tables! Adults and competitive juniors playing with adults are welcome.

Show what you’re made of on the court!

Love is in the air - and on the court! Team up with your Briar Club tennis teammates for our doubles mixer.

Show what you’re made of on the court!

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Magnolia Ballroom Pricing: $35.00

SPRING JR. PROGRAM SPRING 2018 SEASON January 2 - May 31

Time: 6:00 pm Location: Tennis Courts Pricing: $50.00

AGES 3 - 4 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm $15 per child/per day AGES 5 - 8 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm $20 per child/per day

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Tennis Courts Pricing: $35.00

Time: 6:00 pm Location: Tennis Courts Pricing: $50.00

AGES 9 + 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm $20 per child/per day BRIDGE 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm $30 per child/per day COMPETITIVE 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm $30 per child/per day Register your child online!

DEAR DR. TENNIS Q: In a doubles match, I thought our opponent’s shot was out and said, “Wasn’t that out?” right after my partner

returned it. Our opponents continued playing and we eventually won the point. Afterward, one of our opponents wondered what was correct. I think since no one stopped playing, we won the point. If our opponents had stopped playing because we disputed the call, the point might have been theirs. Is this true?

A: Saying “Wasn’t that out?” indicates doubt, and under The Code, Item 6, you must give the benefit of the doubt to 11

your opponents. Having said that, it wasn’t technically an ‘out’ call. Your opponents could have stopped play immediately and claimed a ‘hindrance’ (The Code, Item 33 & 34) but when they didn’t, they forfeited the right to claim one later. It was YOUR point. Cheers!

JANUARY 2018

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BRIAR FUN DAYS: WINTER BREAK 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

ACCELERATE YOUTH FITNESS CAMP New Year’s Day

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10:00 -11:30 am

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PICKLEBALL SOCIAL 6:00 - 8:00 pm Tennis Courts

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

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BRIAR FUN DAY: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

7:00 - 9:00 pm Sports Court

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

10::00 am - 4:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

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SNOW DAY

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26 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS: MENS & LADIES SINGLES

3:00- 5:00 pm Briar Lawn

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tennis Courts

27 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS: MENS & LADIES SINGLES 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Tennis Courts

5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

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TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

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BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

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FEBRUARY 2018

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13 FAT TUESDAY 6:00 - 9:00 pm Lounge Bar

2:00 - 4:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom 11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

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9:00 am - 2:00 pm

BRUNCH

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VALENTINE’S DINNER 5:00 pm The Lounge

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GO TEXAN DAY

7:30 - 9:30 pm The End Zone

6:00 - 9:00 pm Briar Lawn

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS: MIXED DOUBLES

5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

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MOTHER & DAUGHTER DAY 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Azalea Room

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5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar Valentine’s Day

BRIAR FUN DAY: PRESIDENTS’ DAY

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

7:00 - 9:00 pm Tennis Courts

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

BRUNCH

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5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

CHILDREN’S VALENTINE’S PARTY

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9 VALENTINE’S MIXED DOUBLES MIXER

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

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7:00 - 9:30 am Fitness Center

BRUNCH

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7 HEALTH SCREENING

WINE SOCIAL

6:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

6:00 - 9:00 pm Tennis Courts

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS: MIXED DOUBLES 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Tennis Courts

MARCH 2018

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S 3 BC vs ROCC ANNUAL CHALLENGE MATCH Tennis Courts

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MOVIE NIGHT ON THE LAWN 5:30 - 10:00 pm Briar Club Lawn

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

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BRIAR FUN DAYS: SPRING BREAK

ST. PATRICK’S DAY 6:00 pm Lounge Bar

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

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RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

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6:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

FAMILY LASER TAG & GAME NIGHT 6:00 - 9:00 pm Sports Court

11:00 am - 5:00 pm Tennis Courts

30 6:00 - 9:00 pm Tennis Courts

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

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JR. TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

WINE DINNER

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

BRUNCH

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31 BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY 9:00 - 11:00 am Magnolia Ballroom

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Tennis Courts

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T H E B R IA R C L U B

2 6 0 3 T I M MON S L A N E H OU ST ON , T X 7 7 0 2 7 T H E B R IA R C LU B . C OM (713) 622-3667

2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF DIRECTORY

Claire Curtin

Daniel A. Moreno

Allison Wagner

manager@thebriarclub.com

communications@thebriarclub.com

Vice President, House/Legal

Asif Ehsan

Jan Vick

Paige Hagle

cfo@thebriarclub.com

tennis@thebriarclub.com

Linda Benson

Amy Patterson

President, Youth

Rick Walton

Secretary, Tennis

General Manager, COO

CFO

Marketing & Communications

Director of Tennis

Director of Fitness

Brenda Bowman

Director of Membership

Treasurer, Finance

membership@thebriarclub.com

fitnessdirector@thebriarclub.com

David Mordy

Samantha Van Veen

Gina De Pamphilis

samantha@thebriarclub.com

gina@thebriarclub.com

Membership

Michael Powell, CEC

Jon Diller

Dan Carter

chef@thebriarclub.com

poolmanager@thebriarclub.com

Amanda Hough

Jill Varas

Ex-Officio, Scholarship

Orion Campbell

Fitness

Assistant Manager

Executive Chef

Director of Youth

Director of Aquatics

Member Billing

Bruce Derrick

Director of Catering

Physical Properties

cateringdirector@thebriarclub.com

billing@thebriarclub.com

Larry Labanowski

Taisa Reina

Sameh Nawar

personnel@thebriarclub.com

fbdirector@thebriarclub.com

Aquatics

Mary Majors Payne

Entertainment/Food & Beverage

Director of Human Resources

Food and Beverage Director