The Briar Club 2018 Q3 Newsletter

THE BRIAR CLUB MEMBER NEWSLET T ER JULY-SEP TEMBER 2018

FUN IN THE SUN

celebrate summer with events, cookouts and cocktails by the pool

Get moving!

swim, tennis & fitness events and workouts to fit your lifestyle

EVENT CALENDARS

for you and your family to make plans to make memories at the Club

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Front Desk

Dining

Fitness

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 - 5:00 pm

LOUNGE BAR

FITNESS CENTER

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

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

Tennis

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

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

Aquatics FAMILY RESORT POOL May 22-August 26 Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday Closed August 28-September 30 Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 - 7:00 pm Friday 4:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday Closed

COMPETITION & ADULT LAP POOL

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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

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

LOUNGE DINING LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm DINNER Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

BC BISTRO LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm DINNER Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

BARRACUDA CAFÉ & BREEZES SPORTS BAR Barracuda Café and Breezes Sports Bar generally mirror poool hours unless otherwise communicated. Any change

Youth HIDEOUT Ages 6 & Up Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm FALL / AFTER SCHOOL Starting August 28

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

KIDS CLUB 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

in hours due to weather,

NURSERY

events or maintenance will

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

be communicated to the membership.

THE BRIAR CLUB MEMBER NEWSLET T ER

CONTENT F E AT U R E S

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From the General Manager From the President Welcome Home Membership News

D E PA R T M E N T N E W S

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Dining Fitness Youth Aquatics Tennis Event Calendars

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THE BRIAR CLUB

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

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t’s hard to believe that summer is flying by so quickly. We are seeing high usage in all areas of the Club, which is always exciting. This summer has brought two new directors to our team. Our New Director of Tennis, Brett Emerson, comes to us from River Oaks Country Club as their head tennis pro and director of the River Oaks International Tennis Tournament.

We are very excited to have Brett onboard, and we know he will continue to guide our tennis program in the right direction. I would also like to welcome our new Director of Catering, Rebecca Mahon. Rebecca comes to us from Miramont Country Club in Bryan, Texas, where she held the position of Director of Catering. As our catering business continues to grow, Rebecca will play a huge part in our long-term success. If you or your company is looking for a venue for your next event, please contact Rebecca and let us do the work.

In our mission to keep our facilities looking their best, we have added two new groundskeepers to our team. Josh and Nikolas will be responsible for keeping our campus clean, our chairs straight, and our towels picked up. If you see them, please welcome them to the Briar Club family! I hope everyone has also had the chance to enjoy the large fan installed on the Sports Court. It has made a world of difference during these hot summer days. We have also scheduled work to resurface Courts 1-3 in the middle of July, and made plans to resurface Courts 8-9 later this year.

Dining here at the Club continues to be very popular, and we encourage you to make reservations. I hope you have had the chance to try our new Sunday Brunch, now located in the Lounge. The age restriction in the Lounge is lifted on Sundays, so the entire family can enjoy our new Club buffet. We also have a Bloody Mary bar for the adults! Our Thursday Wine Flights have really taken off, as our beverage manager, Fredy Romero, offers up a different flight of wines every Thursday.

As we are in our busiest season, we can’t help but touch on a few safety points in order to ensure a secure and safe campus for all of our families. Please remember that children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult across the Club. We want all of our facilities to remain in first-class condition, so we ask that all parents supervise their children to prevent any spills or accidents.

Lastly, election season is almost upon us. It is truly an honor to serve on the Board here at the Briar Club. If you are interested in serving the Club, I encourage you to submit your name for consideration.

EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FUND RECIPIENTS On behalf of the Scholarship Committee, we are proud to announce the recipients of the Briar Club Employee Scholarship Fund.

This fund is only possible through the generosity of our members. We thank you for your kindness and your commitment to higher education.

Kristen N. Bui

Management Information Systems, University of Houston Child of Michelle Bui, Accounts Payable

Aren Granados-Reina

Illustration, Minneapolis College of Art and Design Child of Taisa Reina, Director of Human Resources

We appreciate all of you, and hope to see you around the Club soon!

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Veronica Martinez

Hotel & Restaurant Management, University of Houston Pro Shop Attendant

THE BRIAR CLUB

FROM THE PRESIDENT

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am a native Texan, so hot summers don’t surprise me. To cope, my family finds a pool, a shady umbrella, and friends.

Our favorite spot? The Briar Club. Luckily our campus offers not one but three pools! The Briar Club is in peak season. It’s the time of year that usage hits an all-time high. This time of year, Sameh and Chef Michael have expanded our staff to include many new, fresh faces as we offer poolside service and fill the Veranda. Brett in Tennis, Amy in Fitness, Jon in Aquatics and Gina in Youth are going the extra mile to include programming to suit all of our members. The second quarter of the year always brings new members. This year we’ve met our goals and gone beyond. Go Linda!

Behind the scenes at the committee and board level, things are busy as well. Club leadership is dedicating significant time to updating our Bylaws to match our positive financial projections and membership growth - all while supporting the Club’s mission. You are encouraged to stay informed and express your ideas as we go through this process. We had a Town Hall meeting in June and will have another one in October to explore the proposed changes to the Bylaws. We anticipate that those changes will be put to a vote by our membership in November. Remember, per our current Bylaws, these changes can only happen if approved by a majority of Equity Members voting in person or by proxy, so please get informed and involved - the goal here is to make our Club better!

If you are an Equity Member and have a deep interest in helping guide policy and growth at the Club, you are invited to be a candidate for nomination to serve for the next three years as a member of the Board.

Our Nominating Committee has been selected and will begin interviewing interested candidates in early fall. All members are invited to share good ideas or constructive criticism with our management team or those who serve on committees or as board members. Drop a comment card in the box at the reception desk or fill out the form online. You are invited to sign your name or member number so we can have a conversation about your ideas.

I am always grateful for the personal relationships I have built and strengthened as a member over the past 14 years. Friendships have been solidified over many interesting meals and festive libations, hours on the tennis court, cheering for my Barracuda swimmers, exhaling on a yoga mat or Pilates Reformer, by stepping in the “kitchen” of the pickleball court, or most recently as a beginner at a table in the Library declaring “mah jongg!” I hope your Briar Club experience list is as long as mine. See you at the Club this summer, and stay tuned for some great programming once we get back to school.

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WELCOME HOME We are delighted to introduce our newest members of the Briar Club and welcome them to their new home away from home. If you see them around the Club, be sure to give them a warm welcome!

Sergio & Elizabeth Amelio April 2018

Robert & Marissa Avery April 2018

Mac Broderick & Elizabeth Carter April 2018

David & Bertha Cabello

Tyler & Claire Day

Jamil Driscoll & Jessica Givens

Matthew Einbender & Hillary Galwey

Brannon & Charissa Fitch

Matthew & Sarah Galfione

May 2018

March 2018

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March 2018

March 2018

May 2018

April 2018

Robert & Kirsten Galtney

Brad & Anna Goodman

John & Veronica Griffin

Charlie & Kelly Beth Hapgood

Nicholas & Karah Heim

David & Kathleen Hochberg

Robert & Lauren Hunt

Robert & Maria Kreider

Chad & Cynthia Mabry

Paul & Katherine Manuel

Mauricio & Lesley Marquez

April 2018

March 2018

May 2018

Scott & Tara MacLaren May 2018

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May 2018

March 2018

April 2018

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Charles & Tiffany Masterson

Gabriel & Jessica Mena

Carol Owsley

David Patterson & Jamie Farmer

Marcus Spagnoletti & Nielofar Chow

Matt & Jamie Titus

May 2018

April 2018

March 2018

March 2018

Andrew & Susanna Townend May 2018

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April 2018

April 2018

Oliver & Melissa Tuckerman March 2018

MEMBERSHIP NEWS LI N DA B ENS O N, D I RECTO R O F MEMBER SH I P m e m be r sh i p @th e br i ar club.co m

Summer is here; time to enjoy the Texas sunshine! We have some new and exciting events planned for the rest of your summer break. Of course, you can’t beat relaxing by our amazing resort-style pool. For those of you with young children, our toddler pool is open during Club hours for parents to bring the little ones out to splash and play!

2018 has been an amazing year for membership.

You have referred 80 of your friends, business associates, and family members to the Club since October. Thank you so much for all of your support! My favorite part of the day is walking around meeting people who have never been to the Club or have not visited since the renovations. I love talking about our campus and bragging that “we’ve had some work done.”

You can’t tell we are turning 70 next year!

I have received many calls from Members asking if we are on a waitlist yet. Not yet, but

N EW A RRIVA L S

We are always excited to see the Briar Club family grow by two feet! If you would like your little one featured in the next newsletter, please send his or her name, birth date and a photo to communications@thebriarclub.com.

Esther Mollie Slosburg March 8, 2018 Daughter of Jacob and Erin Slosburg /

Cameron Michael Klupchak April 25, 2018 Son of Max and Melissa Klupchak

Cooper Bishop Telesmanich

Madeleine Claire Tallichet

April 16, 2018 Son of Brian and Morgan Telesmanich

April 26, 2018 Daughter of George and Ashley Tallichet

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we are inching closer to that time. Now is a great time to encourage your friend, family member or business associate to tour the Club.

If you are an Equity member, have been with the Club for at least 10 years and have a child between the ages of 25 and 35, please contact me about a Legacy membership.

I would be happy to discuss this special category with you.

Again, I would like to thank all of you for your membership, your continued support and your enthusiasm for sharing this Club with your loved ones.

I’ll see you around the Club!

If you would like to refer someone to become a member, please contact Linda at membership@ thebriarclub.com. Linda loves leads!

CLASS O F 2018 Jack McInnis

Son of Kevin and Anya McInnis Jack graduated from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory.

His accolades include National Honor Society, Honor Roll and 6A UIL Academic All-District/Football. He will study accounting at University of Mississippi in the fall, where he received an Academic Merit Scholarship and is part of the Provost Scholars Program.

Lindsey Hill

Daughter of Greg and Anna Hill Lindsey is a graduate of St. John’s School. She earned her Girl Scout Gold Award and was nominated as a National Young Woman of Distinction, an honor given to ten Girl Scouts annually whose Gold Award projects demonstrated extraordinary leadership.

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DINING S A M EH NAWA R , D I RECTO R O F F O O D & BEV ERAGE fbdi r e c tor@th e br i ar club.co m

Wow! I cannot believe I have completed one year at this wonderful Club. I joined the Briar Club last May, and I am so proud of all of the achievements that the food & beverage team has made over the past year. From the launch of poolside dining service to our new buffet setups, our unique chinaware featuring the Briar Club logo, and new silverware and glassware, we have so much to celebrate.

We are also proud of our brand new kitchen garden, our outstanding seasonal menus and our curated wine list. This is just the start of a wonderful time at the Club, and I would like to give special thanks to the Food & Beverage and

Wine Committees for all of their support.

Don’t forget to experience our new Sunday Brunch, now located in the Lounge. Enjoy a mimosa or try our fantastic Bloody Mary bar, created by our bartender Nikki and our bar manager Fredy. Sunday Brunch is a lovely way to gather with friends and family, and I encourage you to check it out.

We are looking forward to a great summer and fall with plenty of activities for you and your family to enjoy. Hope to see you around the Club!

weekly dining events Wednesday Night Rendezvous

Thursday Night Wine Flights

5:00 - 7:00 pm The Lounge Bar Mingle alongside members while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres and half priced drinks!

5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide Each week different wines are selected and showcased in a flight for you to enjoy.

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Night Cookout

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge & Lounge Bar Join us for a delicious Sunday Brunch with family and friends!

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5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool Relax by the pool and let us do the cooking!

AUGUST

J U LY

SEPTEMBER mon

sept 3 4TH OF JULY COOKOUT

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Celebrate the 4th of July at the Club with food, fun and fireworks!

Play all day with games for the kids, drink specials for the adults and fireworks viewing.

july 4

Time: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Location: Family Resort Pool Pricing:

fri

aug 10

Lunch Buffet 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Adults: $20.00++ Ages 4-12: $8.00++ Ages 3 & Under: $1.00++

DINE & DIVE MOVIE NIGHT: SHERLOCK GNOMES

Grab your favorite float and join us for a “dive-in” movie in the pool! “Sherlock Gnomes” is our featured film of the evening.

We’ll also have an optional dinner buffet so families can eat together. You won’t want to miss this!

Time: 5:30 - 10:00 pm Location: Family Resort Pool Pricing: Movie, games and activities are complimentary.

Dinner Buffet Adults: $20.00++ Ages 4-12: $12.00++ Ages 3 & Under: $1.00++

Barracuda Café will be available between buffets for limited a la carte service.

Grill & chill with us! Join us on Labor Day for lunch, dinner, or both, with swimming and plenty of activities for the whole family!

Time: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Location: Family Resort Pool Pricing: Lunch Buffet 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Adults: $20.00++ Ages 4-12: $8.00++ Ages 3 & Under: $1.00++ Dinner Buffet 5:00 - 8:00 pm Adults: $28.00++ Ages 4-12: $14.00++ Ages 3 & Under: $1.00++ Barracuda Café will be available between buffets for limited a la carte service.

5:30 pm: Dinner buffet begins 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Games & activities 8:15 pm: Movie starts

Dinner Buffet 5:00 - 8:00 pm Adults: $28.00++ Ages 4-12: $14.00++ Ages 3 & Under: $1.00++

LABOR DAY COOKOUT

thurs

sept 13

FALL FASHION SHOW

Let them eat cake! Step into style in this Garden of Versaillesthemed fashion show, where members will model the latest collection from Elizabeth Anthony. Registration will open thirty days prior to the event, and a 48-hour cancellation policy will be in effect.

Time: 11:30 am Location: Magnolia Ballroom Pricing: $90.00++ per person

fri

sept 14 fri

july 27

FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY NIGHT

Make plans to focus on family fun this Friday! Kick off the start of the weekend. Enjoy seating and dining on the green space, plus swimming, yard games and activities for all ages.

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Briar Lawn & Family Resort Pool Pricing: Adults: $20.00++ Ages 4-12: $12.00++ Ages 3 & Under: $1.00++

sun

aug 24

BACK TO SCHOOL LUAU

It’s time to say aloha (goodbye) to summer and aloha (hello) to school! Bring your ohana (family) to the Club for one big summer bash, featuring swimming, games, activities and a Hawaiianthemed buffet.

Time: 5:30 - 9:00 pm Location: Briar Lawn Pricing: Adults: $29.00++ Ages 13-17: $19.00++ Ages 4-12: $14.00++ Ages 3 & Under: $1.00++

LOBSTER NIGHT

Treat yourself to Lobster Night and join us for a snapping good time! Reservations are essential and a 48-hour cancellation policy will be in effect.

Parents: please make reservations for kids in the Kid’s Club or at our Kid’s Night Out event.

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Location: TBA Pricing: $79.00++ per person

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sept 29

FALL FESTIVAL

Happy fall, y’all! Join us for this annual Club tradition as we bring in the season with carnival games, fall treats and a delicious buffet full of autum flavors.

Time: 6:00 - 10:00 pm Pricing: TBA

Please note: Club events, including the ones listed here, do not apply to the a la carte dining minimum. If you should have any questions, please contact our Member Billing department at billing@thebriarclub.com or 713-622-3667 ext. 2105.

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FITNESS A MY PAT T ER S O N, DI RE CTO R O F F I T NESS f i t n e s s di r ecto r@th e br i ar club.com

Greetings from your fitness team! With the temperature rising outside, there is no better time to get your fitness on and join us indoors for a Group Fitness class or a killer workout in our Fitness Center.

Thank you to everyone who has supported our department and programs this year. We had a blast sweating with you at our Cosmos & Cardioga and Bellinis, Barre & Brunch events, and our lululemon pop-up shop and shop night were so much fun. lululemon will be returning to our campus on a regular bi-monthly basis starting in June, with our next pop-up shop in August. Personal shoppers will be on hand to help you pick out something special!

f itness news

With everyone home for the summer, it’s busier than ever in our Fitness Center. We love this time of year! With our increased foot traffic, it’s more important than ever to follow our Fitness Center etiquette and Club policies to ensure a safe workout for yourself and your fellow members. Policies can be viewed on our website as well as in the Fitness Center. If you should have any questions regarding our policies, please reach out to me at fitnessdirector@thebriarclub.com.

If the summer takes you away from Texas, we wish you safe travels and look forward to seeing you again this fall!

Sweat once a day!

SPRINT TRIATHALON Saturday, September 8

We are so excited to announce a little friendly competition between River Oaks Country Club and the Briar Club! We will compete in a Sprint Triathalon, which consists of a 300m swim, 10-mile bike and 5k run.

Both Clubs’ fitness directors will host a summer training series to prepare our respective teams to go for the gold! Even if you aren’t interested in competing, everyone is welcome to join the training series which will include organized swims, spins and runs. If you are interested in joining the team, please email Amy at fitnessdirector@thebriarclub.com.

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RISE & SHINE Members enjoyed a full-body workout at the ballet barre, followed by drinks and a light brunch at our Bellinis, Barre & Brunch event on Saturday, June 2!

YOUTH G I NA DEPA M P H I LI S , DI RE CTO R O F YO U T H g i n a @ t he br i ar club.co m

We love summertime at the Briar Club! There is so much to do in the Kids Club and the new and improved Hideout.

During the summer we will be hosting our weekly summer Funtastik Camps, Toddler Pool Party, Family Fun Water Day, Dine & Dive Movie Night, and Kids’ Night Out. These events are a great way to get out of the house and have

some fun! We are also hosting our annual Back to School Teen Pool Party on Saturday, September 8, so tell your teen to save the date. Their friends are welcome too!

The Youth Department hopes everyone has a fantastic summer and a smooth start to the new school year!

youth events sat

TODDLER POOL PARTY

sun

FAMILY FUN WATER DAY

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BACK TO SCHOOL TEEN POOL PARTY

july 7 july 22 sept 8 fri

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It’s time to splash and play with games, water races & more! Join us for this great opportunity to meet other parents at the Briar Club.

The whole family is invited to join us by the pool, with Briar Island, water tag, water games & so much more! Sunday Night Cookout will be available for dinner.

Teens are invited for one big back-toschool blowout, with swimming, basketball, activities and an ice cream bar!

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT

Let’s go, it’s a K.N.O.! Kids are invited to come out to the Club while their parents are at Lobster Night for a picnic, swimming, movie, games and so much more.

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: Family Resort Pool Ages: 4 & Under Pricing: Complimentary

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Family Resort Pool Ages: All ages Pricing: Complimentary

Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm Location: Family Resort Pool Ages: 6th Grade & Up Pricing: $20.00++ per person

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm Location: General Purpose Room Ages: 5 & Up Pricing: $20.00++ per person

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AQUATICS JON DI LLER , D I REC TO R O F AQ UAT I CS poolm a nage r@th e br i ar club.co m

The Aquatics Department is here to help you and your family enjoy the water and become better swimmers. We offer swim lessons yearround for all ages, starting at 6 months up to 80+ years! Learning to swim is an important life skill that allows you to enjoy the water safely.

Swimming can also be a great exercise tool throughout life. It is a phenomenal workout that is zero-impact on the joints, making it perfect for fitness well into your golden years.

The Club offers private and semi-private lessons for adults who are looking for ways to improve their strokes and efficiency, or want to get some training ideas when their swimming routine has grown stale. We have a talented staff specializing in working with toddlers, youth swimmers and adults. Youth private and group swim lessons continue throughout the

summer and continue into the fall/winter.

Sign up for after-school times now to reserve your spot. Contact Melissa Squires, Aquatics Coordinator, at swim@thebriarclub.com to check availability and register.

We are also proud to host our Junior Lifeguard program. This program teaches children and teens between the ages of 7-14 how to detect and assist distressed swimmers, make rescues and use lifeguarding equipment, and utilize the fundamentals of CPR and First Aid. This is a great introduction to lifeguarding, and is full of great information for kids. This program is offered July 17-19 from 3:00 4:30 pm, and is $50 for all three days. You can register your child by emailing Melissa at swim@thebriarclub.com.

usa swimming at the briar club The Club is excited to offer another year of USA club level swimming at the Briar Club through its partnership with Rice Aquatics. Anyone who is interested in becoming a stronger swimmer, while having the option to compete at meets throughout the winter, is welcome to join. For pricing and registration information, as well as information on the two-week trial period, please contact Jon at poolmanager@thebriarclub.com.

WHITE (GOLD) GROUP September 2018 - July 2019 The White group is reserved for advanced, dedicated swimmers who are making a commitment to improving their speed, technique and overall athletic ability. Practices are Monday-Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, with the first 30 minutes being a dryland workout, and Saturday mornings from 8:00 - 9:00 am. Gold level swimmers should make a minimum of three practices a week, and admittance into this group must be approved by the coach.

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SILVER GROUP September 2018 - July 2019 OR September 2018 - April 2019 The Silver group is our intermediate level group. Practices in the Silver group focus on technique and mastery over speed. Silver group swimmers should come to practice at least twice a week, with three practices or more a week yielding the best results. This group practices Monday-Thursday from 4:30 - 5:45 pm and Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 10:00 am.

NAVY GROUP Session 1 September 2018 - December 2018 Session 2 January 2019 - March 2019 The Navy group is an introductory level group for swimmers between the ages of 6-12. Swimmers will work on different aspects of swimming such as drills, circle-swimming, dives and total mastery of strokes. Practices are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Swimmers can register for Session 1, Session 2 or both.

TENNIS BRE T T EM ER SO N, DI RE CTO R O F T ENNIS te n n is di r ecto r@th e br i ar club.com

Firstly, I would like to send my regards to all the Briar Club members for the kind words of welcome I have received over the past month.

It is an honor to represent and serve the club as Director of Tennis and I will endeavor to fill the big shoes left by Jan Vick. The tennis department staff are an enthusiastic and expertly qualified group. Their work with the membership has impressed me to no end. As individuals and as a team, we are committed to driving an exceptional tennis program.

We recently introduced new programming in addition to our regular workouts. Cardio Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Wednesday Workouts, and a Beginner Ladies’ Clinic are currently available to all members. We have something for everyone, so be sure to visit the Pro Shop or

the club website for more details.

A big congratulations to our Spring HLTA winners who are now moving up to a higher division. This is quite an achievement! The Briar Club had multiple teams that came through the season victorious, and we look forward to seeing the prosperous trend continue. Well done, ladies!

With the support of the Club and its membership, I know that this tennis program has a bright future in store. I’m excited for my tenure and I embrace the trust and responsibility the Club and its membership has placed in me. Please stop by and introduce yourself if you have not already done so. Cheers!

recent winners SPRING HLTA

LEAGUE WINNERS

Net-chix (Challenger 1) Captain Becky Hopston

Tuesday Night Men’s League Clark Lord

BOOM (A2) Captain Sarah Niermeyer with Co-Captain Libby Clement

Wednesday Morning Ladies Beginner League Jacquelyn Cox

One-Up (B2) Captain Michele Friedman with Co-Captain Haydeh Davoudi

Wednesday Night Ladies League Elizabeth Stiver

Briar Hounds (B3): Captain Sue Jensen with Co-Captain Carrie Lium

Thursday Night Men’s League John Stiver

did you know?

The longest match on record took place in 2010 at Wimbledon, when John Isner and Nicolas Mahut battled in an epic 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (3), 70-68 win for Isner that spanned three days and lasted 11 hours, 5 minutes.

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BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

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FUNTASTIK CAMP: WEEK 2

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9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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4TH OF JULY COOKOUT

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FUNTASTIK CAMP: WEEK 3 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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COURTS & SPORTS SUMMER TENNIS CAMP

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

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FUNTASTIK CAMP: WEEK 4 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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COURTS & SPORTS SUMMER TENNIS CAMP JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM

3:00 - 4:30 pm

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FUNTASTIK CAMP: WEEK 5 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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COURTS & SPORTS SUMMER TENNIS CAMP

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THURSDAY NIGHT WINE FLIGHT 5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide

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

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THURSDAY NIGHT WINE FLIGHT 5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide

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

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FUNTASTIK CAMP: WEEK 6 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

POOLSIDE COOKOUT

5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

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FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY NIGHT

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Briar Lawn

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

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13

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

FAMILY FUN WATER DAY & POOLSIDE COOKOUT

BRUNCH

10:00 - 11:00 am Family Resort Pool

12

5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

BRUNCH

11 RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

POOLSIDE COOKOUT

22

TODDLER POOL PARTY

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

BRUNCH

7

5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide

POOLSIDE COOKOUT

15

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5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

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11:00 am - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

POOLSIDE COOKOUT

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THURSDAY NIGHT WINE FLIGHT 5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide

4th of july

Cookout

WEDNESDAY A JULY 4 A 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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FUNTASTIK CAMP: WEEK 6

5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

6

FUNTASTIK CAMP: WEEK 7

7

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

FUNTASTIK CAMP: WEEK 8

14

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

20

21

10

11

5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide

9

DINE & DIVE MOVIE NIGHT

THURSDAY NIGHT WINE FLIGHT 5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide

16

POOLSIDE YOGA, PROSECCO & POPS

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THURSDAY NIGHT WINE FLIGHT 5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide

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BACK TO SCHOOL LUAU 5:30 - 9:00 pm Family Resort Pool

POOLSIDE COOKOUT

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

26

4

THURSDAY NIGHT WINE FLIGHT

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

BRUNCH

3

6:00 - 8:30 pm Briar Lawn

5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

BRUNCH

15

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

POOLSIDE COOKOUT

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8 RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

13

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5:30 - 10:00 pm Family Resort Pool

5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

BRUNCH

2

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

POOLSIDE COOKOUT

12

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9:00 am - 3:00 pm

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

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5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

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THURSDAY NIGHT WINE FLIGHT 5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide

30

MEN’S WOODS & WHITES 5:30 - 7:30 pm Tennis Courts

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

POOLSIDE COOKOUT

5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

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

THURSDAY NIGHT WINE FLIGHT 5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide

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FALL FESTIVAL 2

BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

3

LABOR DAY COOKOUT

4

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

BRUNCH

5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

10

11

12

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

BRUNCH

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 6:00 - 10:00 PM 6

WINE DINNER

5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

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19

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

30

14

THURSDAY NIGHT WINE FLIGHT

KIDS NIGHT OUT

6:00 - 9:00 pm Location TBA

15

PARENT-CHILD TOURNAMENT

11:30 am - 1:30 pm Tennis Courts

6:00 - 9:00 pm General Purpose Room

21

FALL PICKLEBALL

22

5:30 - 7:30 pm Tennis Courts

POOLSIDE COOKOUT

BRUNCH

8

SPRINT TRIATHALON

7:00 - 10:00 pm Family Resort Pool

LOBSTER NIGHT

20

1

BACK TO SCHOOL TEEN POOL PARTY

BRIAR CLUB FALL FASHION SHOW

5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide

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Save the date! More information will be announced soon.

5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

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7

THURSDAY NIGHT WINE FLIGHT

11:30 am Magnolia Ballroom

POOLSIDE COOKOUT

16

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Save the date! More information will be announced soon.

11:00 am - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

POOLSIDE COOKOUT

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5:00 - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

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THURSDAY NIGHT WINE FLIGHT 5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide

27

5:00 - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

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FALL FESTIVAL 6:00 - 10:00 pm

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

POOLSIDE COOKOUT

28

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

THURSDAY NIGHT WINE FLIGHT 5:00 - 9:00 pm Clubwide

save the date...

one of our most beloved events is coming.

Step into the Garden of Versailles for this year’s

Fall Fashion Show THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 · 11:30 AM HOSTED BY ELIZABETH ANTHONY EVENT CHAIRS LINDLEY ARNOLDY · VALERIE DIETERICH · CANDACE THOMAS

Reservations are essential and can be made starting Monday, August 13.

Save the date and be on the lookout for a formal invitation coming soon!

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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

Samantha Van Veen

Brett Emerson

Paige Hagle

samantha@thebriarclub.com

tennisdirector@thebriarclub.com

Asif Ehsan

Amy Patterson

Treasurer, Finance

cfo@thebriarclub.com

fitnessdirector@thebriarclub.com

David Mordy

Linda Benson

Gina De Pamphilis

membership@thebriarclub.com

gina@thebriarclub.com

Membership

Michael Powell, CEC

Jon Diller

Dan Carter

chef@thebriarclub.com

poolmanager@thebriarclub.com

Rebecca Mahon

Jill Varas

President, Youth

Rick Walton

Secretary, Tennis

Brenda Bowman

Ex-Officio, Scholarship

Orion Campbell

Fitness

General Manager, COO

Assistant General Manager

Chief Financial Officer

Director of Membership

Executive Chef

Marketing & Communications

Director of Tennis

Director of Fitness

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