The Briar Club 2020 Q1 Newsletter

Briar Club THE

MEMBER NEWSLETTER

JANUARY - MARCH 2020

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Hours of Operation

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WINTER & SPRING 2020

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 - 3:00 pm

LOUNGE BAR

FITNESS CENTER

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

Youth

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 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Aquatics FAMILY RESORT POOL Opening March 7 Monday-Friday Closed Saturday-Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Spring Break March 17-22 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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

LUNCH Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00 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 Opening March 7 Monday-Friday Closed Saturday-Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Spring Break March 16-22 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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

HIDEOUT

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

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

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 Spotlight on Junior Tennis Club Events January-March Calendars D E PA R T M E N T N E W S

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Membership Youth Fitness Aquatics Tennis

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General Manager

reetings, Briar Club family! What a year it has been for the Club. I am so proud and grateful of the team we have in place. Our financial position continues to grow stronger, and our team continues to rock it. I want to especially thank our Assistant General Manager, Samantha Van Veen, and our Chief Financial Officer, Dustin Wade, for their continued leadership. We strive on a daily basis to make The Briar Club stand above the rest. We are incredibly proud of our Club and all we have acomplished over the last almost four years in our new facilities. It takes a strong team to make that happen! Thank you to all of our department directors, managers, and supervisors for their continued leadership and loyalty. Your work does not go unnoticed, and I am so proud of each and every one of you.

We have much more to accomplish!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020

I have been extremely blessed with many great Boards while here at the Club. I want to thank Rick Walton for his leadership during 2019. During his tenure, we were able to get the Great Lawn completed, and we were also, with the help of the Finance Committee, able to make a very healthy payment toward our master loan in September. Thank you, Rick, for your dedication and leadership. Moving forward, we are extremely thrilled to have Brenda Bowman at the helm for 2020. Brenda chaired the Finance Committee for the last three years and oversaw a very healthy transformation of the Club’s financials. You should take great comfort with the Club’s current Board of Directors. I would also like to welcome our new Board members, Kedrick Brown, Jay Hellums, and Jeff Wood.

BISTRO NO MORE

Beginning in June of 2020, we will start construction on the restaurant formally known as the Bistro. This is not a typical remodel with paint, carpet, etc.; this is a full-blown start from scratch buildout. In September, I presented the new concept to the Physical Properties Committee, which voted unanimously to proceed to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee, in October, voted unanimously to approve funds to pay for the project. We will not incur any debt from this project as we will be paying from our cash reserves. In November, the Board of Directors were presented the project, and it was approved unanimously. We are very excited about this project, which will transform this room into a beautiful dining facility for families and friends. Once re-opened in late August, the room will be named “The Grill” to pay homage to the original Grill located in the previous Clubhouse. It is warm, inviting, and will become a very popular dining location. Renderings of the room will be displayed in early February in front of the current room, but I welcome you to give me a call or shoot me an email if you would like to see them before then.

SECURITY

Security is of high importance to all of us here at the Club. Over the last two months, we have upgraded our security presence in our parking garage. Some of these changes include: 12 additional security cameras, including the surrounding exterior of the parking garage; closing the southeast pedestrian entrance to an exit-only staircase, preventing unwanted foot traffic from direct access to the stairwell; adding additional staff members to our security team; installing additional exterior lighting around the perimeter of the parking garage; and adding a security office in which more camera monitoring will take place. All of these additions will help; however, please remember we are still in a vulnerable area where quick break-ins and robberies occur. Please always be aware of your surroundings, and if you feel that something doesn’t look or feel right, do not hesitate to call our Receptionist and we will send someone right over.

LOCKER ROOMS

Many of you use the steam rooms located in our locker rooms. The unit that was initially installed in the building tied both the ladies’ locker room and the men’s locker room steam rooms together. I am proud to say that we did upgrade our steam generator, and now the ladies’ and men’s rooms are on separate systems. If one goes down, the other will continue to work. Speaking of locker rooms, I want to send a huge thank you and recognize our locker room staff here at the Club. The team that works in the locker room continue to go above and beyond the call of duty to provide our Members with superior service. Thank you Marta, Gloria, Roy, Aurelio, Dexter, Jose, Jerry, Alma and Sylvia.

Thank you all for your continued support. I’ll see you at the Club!

Daniel Moreno General Manager/C.O.O.

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President

s I am writing this prior to the new year of 2020, I am feeling many emotions as the holidays are upon us. I am completing my third year as a director and officer, having served as your treasurer for those three years. While that is a bit of an anomaly, I consider it to have been a privilege to have served the Membership. It provided continuity to the office and finance leadership, and when coupled with strong finance committees over the past three years, we were able to complete several accomplishments even through the turnover of the CFO position in 2019. Most notably, a five-year long-term financial plan was delivered to the Board in late 2019. This is a living model to assist the Board in financial decisions. I want to express a special thank you to Margaret Funderberg, Mark Worscheh and David Huff for diligently working for the past two years to deliver this valuable tool!

THANK YOU

I want to thank our outgoing Board members who have been dedicated to improving our Club and the Member experience: Claire Curtin (who served as our President in 2018) and Orion Campbell. It has been an honor to serve with you both! I’d like to welcome our three new Directors: Kedrick Brown, Jay Hellums and Jeff Wood. Thank you for running for the Board. I’m confident each of you will find your service to be a rewarding experience. And, a big thank you to each committee member who serves. Committees represent the Membership and have a voice as an advisor to the Board and management.

Last, I’d like to recognize our great management team and dedicated staff. We are fortunate to have a team who is energetic, forwardthinking and well-respected in the club industry. Please take time to say “thank you” when you see great things happening on our campus.

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2020

I am excited about our Club and hope you are as well! We have a beautiful campus and our family continues to grow. We are positioned extremely well in our community and recently raised our initiation fees to better align with the great value we offer. We are truly a gem inside the loop! When my family joined in 2008, the campus footprint was much different than it is today but the culture was the same - family values. I am watching my grandkids grow up here and nothing pleases me more than when they ask to go to “the Club!” 2019 saw the addition of our fantastic great lawn, and 2020 promises to be exciting as we transform the Bistro into a new venue for families to enjoy and make new memories.

As I lead our Board of Directors in 2020, we will continue our focus on balancing the Club’s resources to improve our campus and reduce our debt. The Club is financially positioned well and we will continue to be conscientious stewards. We will focus our attention on a strategic vision to ensure the Club continues to serve our Membership for many years to come. I believe 2020 will be a fantastic year for The Briar Club and I encourage each Member to enjoy our events and amenities!

I look forward to seeing you at the Club!

Brenda Bowman 2020 President, Board of Directors

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Membership

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welcome home

We are thrilled to introduce the newest Members of The Briar Club family! If you see them around the Club, be sure to give them a warm welcome.

SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2019 Alice and Nick Adair

Jennifer and Ryan Caughey

Elizabeth and Matthew Cavenaugh Kaley and Alan Crane

Courtney and Clayton Freels Judy and Steven Howell

Kristi and Corey Johnson

Jennifer and William Langin Cassanda and John Mauel

Sharon and Errol McLaughlin Patricia McMahon

Ryan Miller and Sunday Shepherd

Lindsay and Jean-Phillippe Munoz Cori and John Phelps

Molly Middleton and James Rohan Therese and Lee Tran

new arrivals

We are always excited to see our 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.

Sydney Charlotte Hays October 30, 2019 Daughter of Amira and Kevin Hays

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COMING SOON: THE BRIAR CLUB APP

Launch planned for late January We have some exciting news to announce! We’re launching our very own app for iPhone and Android phones. The launch, planned for late January 2020, will feature some long-requested capabilities, such as: • Website connectivity, to easily make reservations, check your statements & more • Member and staff directories • Digital membership card • Push notifications - so you can receive alerts regarding weather, events, and more • A Compliments & Comments section, where you can message upper management directly with instant feedback We’ll be rolling out new features throughout the year, too.

We can’t wait to share this new tool with you! Look for more information as we head into the new year.

we’d love to hear from you!

Lauren and David Sparrow

The most important thing we can do is exceed your expectations every time you step foot in the Club. Your dining checks always include comment cards so you can share your thoughts, but we know sometimes it is more comfortable to submit your comments privately.

We love meeting your friends, family and business associates. If you know someone who would love to be a Member, please contact Linda at membership@ thebriarclub.com or (713) 6223667 ext. 2159!

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October 4, 2019 Daughter of Rebecca and Jamie Stehle

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Crystal and Brandon White Susan Whitfield

Eva Elizabeth Stehle

If you’d like to submit feedback about your experience, or if you have thoughts on another area of the Club outside of the dining rooms, there is a wooden submission box with comment cards available at our front desk. Simply fill one out, drop it in the box, and someone on our management team will reach out to you shortly to learn more.

Youth

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youth events fri

PJS & PANCAKES PARTY

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ages: 4 & Up Pricing: $20 per child Location: Azalea Room

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POLAR PLUNGE

Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages: All ages Pricing: Complimentary Location: Family Resort Pool

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MOTHER & DAUGHTER LUNCHEON

Time: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Ages: 11-14 Pricing: $125 per pair Location: Azalea Room

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Come party in your PJs! Enjoy breakfast for dinner with favorites like cereal and pancakes. Then, it’s play time with games and a movie!

Enjoy a winter swim in the warm Competition Pool - OR, gather your courage and take the plunge into the cold water of the Family Resort Pool!

Moms & daughters are invited to spend an afternoon together! Enjoy lunch and bond with your daughter as she gets a natural makeover from a makeup artist.

NACHO AVERAGE VALENTINE’S PARTY

Not to be cheesy, but this is “nacho” average party! Kids will play games, enjoy dinner & decorate cupcakes at this sweet get-together.

TODDLER PLAY DATE

Calling all baby sharks, mommy sharks, and daddy sharks!

This baby shark-themed playdate is the perfect way to play with friends on the lawn (weather permitting).

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ages: 5 & Up Pricing: $20 per child Location: Multipurpose Room Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Ages: 1-4 Pricing: $10 per child Location: Briar Lawn

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MOTHER & SON DATE NIGHT

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ages: 3-10 Pricing: $40 per pair Location: Magnolia Ballroom

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JUNIOR HIGH POOL PARTY

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ages: 6th - 8th Grade Pricing: $20 per child Location: Family Resort Pool

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Mothers & sons... assemble! Come dressed as your favorite superhero for a date night with dinner, games, and the chance to meet a superhero character!

Bring your favorite float and enjoy an evening of dinner, music, friends and fun! Guests are welcome to come along to this teen pool party.

special hideout hours Monday, January 20 Monday, February 17 Monday, March 16 Tuesday, March 17 - Thursday, March 19 Friday, March 20 - Saturday, March 21 Sunday, March 22

9:00 am - 12:00 pm 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 9:00 am - 10:00 pm 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

briar fun days

When school is out, it’s time to play! Briar kids will enjoy a fun day off packed with games, sports, lunch and snacks, arts & crafts and other themed activities!

JANUARY Thursday, January 2 Friday, January 3 Winter Break Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day FEBRUARY Monday, February 17 President’s Day MARCH Monday, March 16 Tuesday, March 17 Wednesday, March 18 Thursday, March 19 Friday, March 20 Spring Break To register, visit us online at thebriarclub.com.

TIME 8:45 am - 2:00 pm PRICING $60 per child, per day AGES 5 & Up LOCATION Drop-off & pick-up on second floor parking garage

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Fitness

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Happy New Year & Happy Anniversary to our Fitness Center - 2020 marks 15 years of fitness!

We’re welcoming the New Year with a new look! We rebranded our center as B Fit, short for Briar Fit and synonymous with all things healthy. Stop by the Fitness Center for some complimentary swag complete with our B Fit logo to join in the celebration. Cheers to 15 years!

We’re looking forward to a fabulous 2020 and welcome all of our New Years resolution-ists to the Fitness Center. Share your New Year’s Resolutions on our Resolution → Revolution Board, hanging in the B Fit Lobby at the top of the stairs. We can’t wait to see what you create this year!

We have some exciting events queued up for you on our winter calendar. Get a sneak peek of our events and visit us online for more!

Let’s get sweaty in 2020!

AMY PATTERSON Director of Fitness

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blackout bingo COMING IN JANUARY Start your year off on the right foot! Join the Fitness Center and Group Fitness for Blackout BINGO. Complete the bingo challenges and be entered into a raffle to win a $50 Lululemon gift card. We’ll have one male and one female winner. More details on how you can participate will be announced soon!

valentine’s couples yoga WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Grab your loved one and get moving in our Couples Yoga class, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Mix & mingle before class, then join us afterwards for light bites and bubbles.

get lucky with group f itness COMING IN MARCH Always wanted to give Group Fitness a try? Try your luck during March - take your first class and be entered into a drawing to win a month of FREE classes!

Aquatics

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private & group swim lessons

Beginning January 2, you can reserve your spot for swim lessons in the spring! Group lessons will begin on March 2 and private lessons are available as soon as weather permits.

Group lesson spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so please contact us as soon as possible to reserve your spot for March.

CONTACT Gloria Villalobos, Aquatics Coordinator (713) 622-3667 ext. 2121 swim@thebriarclub.com

become a summer swim team coach!

Calling all Briar Club swim team alumni! If you would like to help the Barracudas continue their streak of excellence, we want you.

Attend an informational meeting in March to learn more.

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS Tuesday, March 10 | 7:00 pm Conference Room Monday, March 23 | 7:00 pm Conference Room

american red cross lifeguard certification The Club is once again offering several Red Cross lifeguarding certification courses. These blended learning courses combine an 8-hour online class with a 3-day in-person/in-water course, where teens will learn lifesaving, CPR, First Aid and rescue skills.

Participants must be 15 years old on the first day of the course.

The deadline to register is one week prior to the class date, and participants must be able to attend all class sessions. To register, email swim@thebriarclub.com or visit us online.

CLASS SCHEDULE Choose one of two class sessions offered this spring, April 17-19 or May 1-3. Class hours for both sessions are Fridays from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.

PER PERSON (MEMBERS): $325 PER PERSON (GUESTS OF MEMBERS): $375

polar bear swim competition

December 1 - February 29 The Club is hosting our annual Polar Bear Swim Competition again this winter! This is an endurance race where swimmers will log their total distances swam at the Club each day. It’s not too late to get started!

Log your distances every day in the book at the pool security gate. For more information, contact us at swim@thebriarclub.com.

spring pool hours

Beginning March 7 Time to pull your swimsuits and sandals out! The Family Resort Pool will re-open for recreational swimming beginning Saturday, March 7. The pool will be open from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays. During Spring Break, we will be open March 16-22 from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.

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summer swim team

Pre-season starts April 6 Help us keep our 6-year undefeated streak going and have fun with your friends this summer! The Briar Club Barracudas Summer Swim Team is back for another year. Pre-season starts April 6 and the regular season runs May 4-June 21. Look for more information in our 2020 Spring/Summer Brochure, coming in late January!

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Tennis

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2019 pro-am recap

Our 2019 Pro-Am was held November 8 & 9, 2019. This year saw a field of 30 Members pair up with some of Houston’s best tennis players for a great weekend of competition and festivities. We held an exhibition match and calcutta on Friday night, which proved to be a great show even with the mercury dropping below the dreaded 40 marker. The quality of the matches on Saturday was outstanding and all the flights were tightly contested. Many thanks to all of the competitors and spectators that supported this event. We’re already looking forward to 2020!

MEN’S DIVISION

LADIES’ DIVISION

courier flight 1st: Scott Sanders & Jack Brasington 2nd: John Stiver & David Warren

davenport flight 1st: Paige Hagle & Shaheen Ladhani 2nd: Stephanie Sanders & Neil Clausen

edberg flight 1st: Sean Daichman & Daniel Warren 2nd: Chris Popov & David Galic

hingis flight 1st: Lucy Thorpe-Suell & Mike Alcott 2nd: Christine Spin & Robby Clarkson

hlta ladies’ league Get ready! The new season of HLTA is starting soon. Be on the lookout for more information about our HLTA Tennis Boot Camp, running Monday, January 20 Thursday, January 23. Scheduling details will be sent to all team captains.

Our new season begins on Monday, January 27, 2020. We are pleased to have 8 teams currently participating. Good luck to all in the new season!

HLTA is our competitive ladies’ league that plays here and at other clubs around Houston on Monday mornings during their regular season. To learn more about HLTA or any of our other leagues, please contact Brett Emerson, our Director of Tennis, at tennisdirector@thebriarclub.com.

LEAGUE WINNERS ladies’ wednesday league Melissa Stryker men’s tuesday league Harding Erwin men’s thursday league Steve Grace ladies’ friday league Allison Johnston pickleball league 1st: Annie Castleberry 2nd: Danny McEntee 2019 MIXED DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 1st: Keith & Ilse Rassin 2nd: Paige Hagle & Dan Carter

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Congratulations to our B1 team ONE-UP! They are moving up in the HLTA divisions after a fantastic season.

Way to go, ladies!

Suzanne Faulk captain Melanie Savitz co-captain Ede Booth Anna Davidson Haydeh Davoudi Carrie Field Anna Claire Hankamer

Katherine Kapinos Nancy Kate Prescott Jennifer Roberts Elizabeth Russel Anna Salas Claire Smith Andrea Young

quick tips to elevate your game from Brett Emerson, Director of Tennis What you do when the ball leaves your racquet matters!

When the ball comes off your strings, use that “free time” to set yourself up for success for what comes next from your opponent’s racquet. It all starts with moving your feet - don’t simply stand there and watch your shot. Get active!

Use your time to either recover to a neutral or more defensive position behind the baseline, or use it to get forward to the net as an aggressive alternative. When you have time on the court, if you aren’t being productive and getting something positive from that time, your opponent will be. No “golfer’s-pose” shots! Stay active and rest when the point is over.

Make this a point of emphasis in your next match and you’ll see great results. Have fun out there!

Junior Tennis

james broach sportsmanship award 2019 RECIPIENT: JAKE DISON

Congratulations Jake! We are so proud to have you as part of our tennis family here at The Briar Club.

Keep up the great work!

ABOUT THE AWARD Since 2013, the James Broach Sportsmanship Award has been given annually to the player who best exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship both on and off the court.

The teaching of good sportsmanship offers an ideal opportunity for any athlete to develop life skills such as character, teamwork, honor and fair play, excellence and hard work, discipline, overcoming adversity and failure, resiliency and perseverance, joy and humility, respect, maturity, unselfishness, responsibility, goal setting, planning, citizenship, and the importance of developing a competitive spirit.

Key attributes of this person include good ethics, fair play and integrity. The winner is presented with the James Broach Sportsmanship Award plaque to be displayed in the Briar Shop, and receives a trophy to take home with them. This award is named after the former Briar Club Member who lived his life as a great person as well as a fair and fierce athlete.

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junior competitive groups

Last quarter, we wrapped up our fall junior tennis program. In between regular classes, kids had the opportunity to take place in our Thanksgiving & Holiday camps, which were nicely attended.

We offer competitive classes every Saturday.

These classes are designed as a segue to tournament play, offering serious players a chance to take their skills and put them to use on the match court. Playing points, winning, and losing are all a part of the game in this competitive environment! To register, visit the Club Calendar online.

The junior tennis program isn’t just for the little ones! Our high school groups are growing, meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. A special congratulations goes to Avery Goss, who made the St. Agnes High School team. Congratulations Avery!

Our spring junior tennis program will run January - May 2020. For more information, please visit us online or contact the Briar Shop!

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RED & ORANGE BALL Saturdays | 10:30 am - 11:30 am GREEN BALL Saturdays | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm YELLOW BALL Saturdays | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

usta tournaments

We’re looking for new players to add to our Junior Team Tennis teams! JTT will resume in February, with league play on Saturdays and Sundays. This city-wide league is a great way to develop social skills, team values, and selfgrowth while practicing organized match play in a team setting.

Juniors can play USTA tournaments at the challenger level and qualify for Champ and Super Champ status by earning points from tournament results. Tournaments are offered locally every month in two-year age divisions for 12 & under, 14 & under, 16 & under and 18 & under.

CONTACT

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Mike Alcott, Head Tennis Professional headtennispro@thebriarclub.com

Mike Alcott, Head Tennis Professional headtennispro@thebriarclub.com

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Club Events JANUARY

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WILD GAME DINNER

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Chef Michael’s hand-crafted menu features five courses of wild game dishes, paired with sophisticated wines and a rustic luxe setting in our Azalea Room. This night is a can’t-miss event for any foodie or wine enthusiast.

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MOVIE ON THE LAWN

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5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Enjoy the warm weather on the lawn with games, dinner, drinks & a movie at dusk!

ADULTS: $20 AGES 3 & UP: $12 LOCATION: Briar Lawn

Please note: this event has a 48hour cancellation policy.

PER PERSON: $125 LOCATION: Azalea Room

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SNOW DAY

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Forecasts predict something strange is coming to Houston - a mysterious flurry right over the Club! Help us make a day out of this snowy surprise, with snow slides, snowball fights, hot chocolate & more!

feb 2

SUPER BOWL PARTY

4:30 pm - 9:30 pm Whether you watch for the game or the commercials, we’ve got you covered! The Lounge will be open to adults, with team cocktails and an appetizer bar. The Briar Lawn will be available for families, with plenty of activities to keep the kids occupied!

BUFFET PRICING: ADULTS: $20 AGES 3 & UP: $12 LOCATION: Lounge, Veranda & Briar Lawn

AGES 3 & UP: $20 AGES 2 & UNDER: Complimentary LOCATION: Briar Lawn

REGISTRATION Events are available online and open for registration at least one month in advance. Reservations are essential for most events, so that we can provide you with the best possible experience.

what’s popping up at the briar club?

DID YOU KNOW? Our departments love planning events for Members of all ages to enjoy. Keep an eye on our Club communications for pop-up events throughout the year, like: Wine socials & dinners Special celebrations Adult swim socials

Fitness events, challenges & pop-up shops Stay up-to-date on all things happening at the Club by making sure you’re subscribed to our emails! If you haven’t been receiving emails, let us know at communications@thebriarclub.com.

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about our club events

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VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER

During regular dinner service Treat your loved one to Valentine’s Day dinner in the Lounge! Try the special Valentine’s menu or have a familiar favorite from our a la carte menu. You’ll also be treated to a special gift from us to you.

Reservations can be made through our regular dining reservation module for your preferred seating time.

LOCATION: The Lounge

DINING MINIMUM Club events, including but not limited to the ones listed here, do not apply to the a la carte dining minimum. If you have any questions, please contact our Billing Department at (713) 6223667 ext. 2105 or billing@thebriarclub.com.

SCHEDULING All event information is subject to change. For the most up to date information, visit us online.

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SPRING JUNIOR TENNIS

January 6 - May 29, 2020

AGES 3-4 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm ($80 per 4-class block) AGES 5-6 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ($90 per 4-class block) AGES 7-9 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ($90 per 4-class block) AGES 10-13 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm ($120 per 4-class block) AGES 14-18 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm ($120 per 4-class block) Classes available weekly on Mondays-Thursdays

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CENTURY MEN’S DOUBLES 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tennis Courts

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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Briar Lawn

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

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BRIAR FUN DAY

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8:45 am - 2:00 pm Drop off on second floor parking garage

PJS & PANCAKES PARTY

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Azalea Room

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Sunday mornings from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Wednesday evenings from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Come together with friends and family over Sunday Brunch. You’ll savor delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches, delicious egg white omelets, ample buffet samplings and many more off-the-menu brunch favorites in our Lounge Bar & Dining Room.

Reservations are essential and can be made online at thebriarclub.com.

There’s no finer time to wine & dine! Join us in the Lounge Bar every Wednesday night for complimentary hors d’oeuvres and halfpriced drinks. It’s a great way to meet fellow Members, wind down after work, or have a quick get-together with friends!

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WILD GAME DINNER

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Azalea Room

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

POLAR PLUNGE 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Family Resort Pool

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

SUPER BOWL

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

4:30 pm - 9:30 pm Lawn & Lounge

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COUPLES’ YOGA

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Mind & Body Studio

MOTHER & DAUGHTER LUNCHEON

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

11:30 am - 2:00 pm Azalea Room

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BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

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5:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Lounge

NACHO AVERAGE VALENTINE’S PARTY 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Multipurpose Room

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

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BRIAR FUN DAY

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VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER

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8:45 am - 2:00 pm Drop off on second floor parking garage

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

TODDLER PLAYDATE

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Briar Lawn

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MOTHER & SON DATE NIGHT 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

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FIRST DAY OF POOL SEASON!

11:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturdays & Sundays

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

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SWIM TEAM COACH MEETING 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Conference Room

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MOVIE NIGHT ON THE LAWN

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5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Briar Lawn

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

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BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

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BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

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JUNIOR HIGH POOL PARTY

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Family Resort Pool

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Conference Room

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

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FAMILY RESORT POOL & BARRACUDA CAFÉ HOURS

Time to get out your suit & sunnies! The Family Resort Pool is opening along with a limited menu at Barracuda Café.

BEGINNING MARCH 7 MONDAY - FRIDAY: CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm SPRING BREAK (MARCH 16-22) MONDAY: CLOSED TUESDAY - SUNDAY: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF CONTACTS

Brenda Bowman

Daniel A. Moreno

Brett Emerson

manager@thebriarclub.com

tennisdirector@thebriarclub.com

President

Dan Carter

General Manager, COO

Director of Tennis

Vice President, Membership

Samantha Van Veen

Amy Patterson

Mary Majors Payne

samantha@thebriarclub.com

fitnessdirector@thebriarclub.com

Secretary, Tennis

David Huff

Treasurer, Finance

Rick Walton Ex-Officio

Kedrick Brown

Assistant General Manager

Director of Fitness

Dustin Wade, CCM

Gina De Pamphilis

cfo@thebriarclub.com

gina@thebriarclub.com

Chief Financial Officer

Director of Youth

Linda Benson

Jon Diller

membership@thebriarclub.com

poolmanager@thebriarclub.com

Director of Membership

Director of Aquatics

Fitness

Michael Powell, CEC

Allison Wagner

Kenneth Held

chef@thebriarclub.com

communications@thebriarclub.com

Youth

Jay Hellums

Entertainment/Food & Beverage

Larry Labanowski House/Legal

Charles Vetters

Physical Properties

Jeff Wood Aquatics

Executive Chef

Marketing & Communications

Jeana Auger

Mili Santos

cateringdirector@thebriarclub.com

billing@thebriarclub.com

Director of Catering

Member Billing