Briar Club THE
MEMBER NEWSLETTER
JULY-SEPTEMBER 2021
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Hours of Operation
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S U M M E R & FA L L 2 0 2 1
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 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Aquatics FAMILY RESORT POOL May 24 - August 22 Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm August 23 - October 1 Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 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
Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
HIDEOUT
Ages 6 & Up
LOUNGE DINING
Summer
DINNER Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Academic Year Beginning Date TBD
LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
GRILLE We look forward to opening the new family Grille soon! We will communicate operational hours as we approach our opening date.
BARRACUDA CAFÉ & BREEZES SPORTS BAR May 24 - August 22 Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm August 23 - October 1 Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday Closed Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
KIDS CLUB
Ages 1 - 5 Monday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
NURSERY
6 weeks - 1 year The Nursery is currently closed.
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 High School Graduates Colleges Graduates Employee Scholarship Recipients D E PA R T M E N T N E W S
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FROM THE
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General Manager
s I walk the campus speaking to members, I find one thing in common... everyone is or has planned a summer trip for the first time in a long time. Whether you’re leaving or not, The Briar Club is ready to serve you!
The pandemic left the hospitality field in shambles. Many employees across the nation were laid off, while at the same time, unemployment benefits grew. As the pandemic ended, the hospitality industry experienced a robust growth in business with no help to be found. This becomes a huge problem within Clubs, because we pride ourselves on being a place with familiar faces. Losing these team members would have been detrimental to the Club and the staff we have built. At The Briar Club, we took a different stance from the very beginning, so we were able to keep those familiar faces employed. The monthly service charge billed to your account helped tremendously with keeping these staff members employed. We take great pride in our staff and the team we have built over the last five years, adding to the invaluable employees that have been here for years. We have hired, we have trained, and now we must maintain. Those special moments with those special employees are what make a Club, for example... seeing Nikki, Michael, or Javier behind the Lounge Bar, needing a wine recommendation from Skyler, getting a killer Blasarita from Blas at Breezes, seeing Marta and Alma taking care of business in the ladies’ locker room, talking sports with Roy, Dexter, or Aurelio in the men’s locker room, sharing a friendly wave with Bang Bang as you drive through the gate, getting a warm welcome from Endora as you enter the tennis shop, checking in with Cynthia and Oscar in fitness, or handing your kiddos over to Sharron in the Kids Club. Those are just a few examples of moments that help contribute to the culture of The Briar Club. Thank you, Briar Club team, for all your dedication and hard work. We are inching closer to the opening of our newly remodeled dining space, the Family Grille. Features include a gas fireplace, custom-built live edge community table, and much more. The new room promises to be a Club favorite. I would like to thank Kathy Masterson, Amy Munger and Elizabeth Stiver for the time and effort they put in to make sure the room exceeds member expectations. Together, we have spent many days driving around town, sitting in banquettes, looking at dining chairs, and finding the perfect feel for our membership and the room. Every single detail of the new Family Grille was hand selected and well thought out. We are truly excited to show you the results. The Club continues to perform well financially and membership is strong. The future of The Briar Club is extremely bright. Hope to see you around soon! Daniel Moreno General Manager/C.O.O.
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FROM THE
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President
oday as I write this note, the forecast high temperature is 99 degrees. Hard to fathom that it was just several months ago that we all experienced an epic deep freeze. Unlike the freeze, however, the heat will not force us to close the Club as was required during our historic grid shutdown. Conserving energy as advised by ERCOT perhaps, but definitely not a hard stop. To the contrary, the heat makes the Club a happy, fun, and ‘cool’ place to be with our three wonderful pools. The Family Resort Pool is buzzing with happy kids and parents, the Barracudas continue to dominate in the Competition Pool, and our Adult Lap Pool provides a less hectic environment in which to swim laps.
The Briar Club 2030 Strategic Plan is taking shape as we eagerly await the survey results and report. Many thanks to those of you that took considerable time and effort while completing the survey. The participation rate among our members was encouraging and another example of a healthy and engaged membership. We will report to you the findings, results, and suggestions once made available by the consulting firm. The Bistro renovation is underway and we are making super progress with a preLabor Day delivery date as our goal. Upon conclusion of the renovation, we will be referring to this space as The Grille. The renovation is a wonderful example of collaboration between members, management, and third party objective professionals. Safety on and around our campus is always a focal point. The garage renovation is an example of how we are always improving our facilities with the safety and security of our members front and center. With that in mind, please help the management team keep your children safe in and around the Club. Children under the age of twelve should not be left unsupervised. Being mindful of our children will keep them safe and ensure an enjoyable experience for all members. Speaking of members, our beautiful campus, excellent staff, and management team continue to attract new members at a very impressive rate. Linda Benson, our Director of Membership, has been busy touring prospective members, many of whom complete their application the same day as the tour! Great work Linda, the team, and our members that continue to refer prospective members. A far cry from this time last year, thankfully! I also want to point out the success of the Club’s Employee Scholarship Fund. We partner with the Greater Houston Community Foundation to manage investments, administer the paperwork and application process, and evaluate and select our scholarship recipients. This is an extremely important endeavor and is valuable to our staff and their families. Our most recent recipients of the Briar Club Employee Scholarship Fund are listed in the back of the newsletter. You can also learn how to support this tremendous Fund and I thank you for your generosity. Enjoy the summer, stay cool, and see you at the Club! Dan Carter 2021 President, Board of Directors
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Membership
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welcome home
Please join us in welcoming our newest members of The Briar Club family!
in memoriam
Kathleen & Ernest Camp Aryn & Paul De Lisi Jennifer & George Dempsey Alice Anne Dodge Renee Dugan Georgia & Stephen Fox Lauren Gates Adam & Rebecca Hines Dee Dee & Patrick Hurst Sherry & James Kennett Amy Krasner Sarah & Spencer Lippman Kami & Corey Nichols Alexandra & Robert Ochoa Kristen & Craig Peus Alison & Christopher Porter Adam & Christina Rich Lauren & Gregory Saikin Tara Kelly & Rhonda Sigman Emily & Van Simmons Lori Christ & Anthony Speier Jacqueline & Thane Vallette Kendall & George Vincent Amy MacDougall & Brian Wiggins Ashley & Payton Wright Emily & Paul Ziemba
Hugh Fitzsimons | 1930-2021 Member since 1999 Randolph Burch, Sr. | 1933-2021 Member from 1971-2013 Michael Young | 1968-2020 Member since 2004
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it ’s a briar club summer! It’s been a wonderful summer so far, and we love seeing our campus alive with energy and buzzing with swim team, lessons, camps, and more. Here are a few things to keep in mind as summer winds its way into fall. MAY I BRING GUESTS TO THE CLUB? Absolutely! We are always happy to welcome your friends and family to our Club. However, we kindly ask that in accordance with the House Rules, all guests are accompanied by a member or are participating in a member-sponsored activity in the fitness, swim, tennis or youth areas of the Club. Guest fees shall be charged to the Member’s account for the use of the Club’s aquatics, tennis and fitness facilities. Guest fees do not apply for dining-only guest visits. All Members and guests are required to sign-in at the Security Desk. CAN MY HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYEE/NANNY ACCOMPANY MY CHILDREN? Household employees are permitted access to the Club for the sole purpose of accompanying minor children of a member. Guest fees shall be charged, as appropriate, in the event any such household employee uses Club swim, tennis, or fitness facilities. Household employees must be added to your membership account and must have a photo on file before they can enter the Club. To add a household employee to your account, please contact Linda Benson, our Director of Memership, at membership@thebriarclub.com or (713) 622-3667 ext. 2159. MAY I DROP OFF MY CHILDREN? Per our House Rules, no children or guest of members under the age of 12 years old shall access or remain at the Club if unaccompanied by a parent or other adult, unless they are attending a summer camp or Briar Fun Day and have been signed in with a camp counselor. Please be sure to accompany children at Club events, and keep an eye on them while on campus. Additionally, children 12 and under are not permitted above the ground floor of the Clubhouse unless accompanied by a parent. Careful and considerate behavior is asked of all members and guests in all areas on campus. Thank you for helping to make The Briar Club an enjoyable place for everyone!
new arrivals & in memoriam 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. Additionally, we always look to remember and honor the members we have lost. If you know of a member that should be included in our In Memoriam section, please send his or her name or an obituary to communications@thebriarclub.com.
Fitness
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LES MILLS ON DEMAND
MAKE YOUR MOVE virtual fitness with les mills In addition to our live instruction group fitness classes, we are now offering virtual fitness classes from Les Mills in our studios! LES MILLS™ Virtual workouts combine world-leading fitness programs with pumping sound and motivation from some of the best instructors on the planet, right here at your Club. You’ll enjoy an immersive workout experience, with worldleading programs, top instructors, and on-trend music. These classes allow us flexibility in our scheduling, so we’re able to perfectly coincide with drop-off for all your kiddos’ afternoon activities. For the full schedule, visit us online or in the Briar Club mobile app. Or, scan the QR code below to view the current schedule and class descriptions! Reservations can be made via the Briar Club mobile app.
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Hold your smartphone’s camera up to the code to the left and wait for the link to pop up at the top of your screen, then click on it to view our Group Fitness Schedule!
ready for a rocc-athon?
fitness for students! College students are able to take our group fitness classes all summer long at a special price! Attend unlimited classes for $30 per month through June, July, and August or $75 for all three months. To sign up, email Cathy at groupfitness@ thebriarclub.com.
ROCCathon Sprint Tri returns on Saturday, September 11! Join us for tri training beginning July 12 in preparation for our annual mini sprint tri with River Oaks CC. The course consists of a 300m swim, 10 mile bike ride and a 5K run. Contact Amy Patterson for more information and to join our TBC Team!
We know that staying fit and active is the best way to build a strong immune system and stay healthy. Not only that, but regular physical activity is also proven to combat stress and provide mental health benefits. To help you stay active at home, we’ve teamed up with Les Mills to give you access to workouts with LES MILLS™ On Demand for 30 days. When you sign up you’ll be asked to enter your payment details, but you won’t be charged for the 30-day trial. If you want to continue beyond that, you’ll automatically become a paying subscriber at a special rate for our members. This trial is valid for new subscribers only. LES MILLS™ On Demand offers over 1000 of your favorite workouts. You can work out with classic programs such as BODYPUMP™ and BODYCOMBAT™, do mindfulness exercises and even get the kids active with BORN TO MOVE™. The workouts range from 15 to 55 minutes and there are options for all fitness levels. Terms and conditions apply. New members will be billed after their free trial but can cancel future payments at any time. This is a thirdparty service and is not run by The Briar Club.
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Tennis
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junior program
SUMMER NOW THROUGH AUGUST 12
AGES 3-4 (RED BALL) Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 am - 10:30 am
AGES 5-6 (RED BALL) * Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AGES 7-9 (ORANGE BALL) * Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AGES 10-12 (GREEN BALL) * Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AGES 12-18 (YELLOW BALL) Tuesday-Thursday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm * These sessions are part of our Courts, Sports & Splash Summer Camp. Snacks, drinks, and a quick cooldown in the pool are included! FALL Our fall junior program will begin on August 23. More information to come!
save the date
tournament & league winners MEMBER-GUEST May 8, 2021
WINNERS Keith Rassin/Geoff Nelson Ethan Engelbrink/ Daniel Craig Angela Bowers/Melissa Massey Emily Webster/Mary Ellen Bos
DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS April 23-25, 2021
WINNERS Scott Grace/Andy Fertitta Paige Hagle/Lisa Cohen
CLUB LEAGUES
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES’ LEAGUE Jenny Smith TUESDAY NIGHT MEN’S LEAGUE John Ray
CONSOLATION/A-FLIGHT Charlie Vetters/Steve Grace Annette Gregory/Susan THURSDAY NIGHT MEN’S Lynn LEAGUE Steve Grace FINALISTS FINALISTS Ed Cummins/Ray Smith Dan Carter/Keith Rassin LADIES’ SINGLES LADDER Tony Padon/Matt Padon John Faulk/Chris Popov 1st | Lucy Thorp Suell Melissa Stryker/Anna Pam Klein/Sami Morrison 2nd | Sue Jensen Nguyen Jessica Gregg/Merritt 3rd | Andi Georgsson Annette Gregory/Tara Pulliam Muller MEN’S DOUBLES LADDER 1st | Sean Daichman 2nd | Russell Murrell 3rd | Jim Meneely JUNIOR SINGLES LADDER 1st | Arabella Mordy 2nd | Elliot Titus 3rd | Jackson Ray
SINGLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday, October 1 - Sunday, October 3
MIXED DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Friday, October 29 - Sunday, October 31
PRO-AM
Saturday, November 13 Members are paired with tennis pros in one of the most exciting tournaments of the year. Don’t plan on playing? Make plans to come out and cheer on fellow members!
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GAME, SET, MATCH! SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS FOR THE NEWSLETTER
We love commemorating the special friendships & matches made on the courts! If you’d like to see your photos in a future newsletter, please send your photos to communications@ thebriarclub.com.
Aquatics
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junior lifeguard program
congratulations, barracudas! The entire Briar Club family is proud to recognize the amazing achievements of the 2021 Barracudas Swim Team! After taking a break last year because of the pandemic, the Barracudas were BACK IN THE WATER this year and better than ever. This year, The Briar Club Barracudas battled Houston Country Club, The Forest Club, The Houstonian, Lakeside Country Club, Houston Racquet Club, and River Oaks Country Club. Our Lil’ Barracudas did an amazing job this year as well, showing great progress and excitement for swimming as they prepare to join the swim team! Many congratulations to all of our Barracuda Swim Team Coaches for their enthusiasm, preparation, and determination to our swimmers of all ages. We also recognize and thank the constant dedication of all Swim Team parents who volunteered at meets, coordinated practice schedules, and cheered on our swimmers at each meet. We already can’t wait for next year!
The Junior Lifeguard Program teaches children and teens how to detect and assist distressed swimming victims, make rescues, use lifeguarding equipment, and use the fundamentals of CPR and First Aid. This is a great introduction to lifeguarding and is full of great information kids can use both inside and outside of the pool. DATES Tuesday, July 13 - Thursday, July 15 TIME 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PRICING $75 per child AGES 7-14
usa swimming at the briar club
We are excited to offer another year of USA club-level swimming through our partnership with Inspire 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 MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE AQUATICS OFFICE: (713) 622-3667 ext. 2126 or swim@thebriarclub.com NEW SWIMMER EVALUATIONS All new swimmers will need to do an evaluation with Coach Mike for group placement before the season starts in late August. Please sign up by emailing mike@inspireswimmingclub.com. TRIAL PERIOD There will be a two-week trial period starting August 23 - September 3 where swimmers can try out the USA practices before making a commitment for the season. You can find additional information such as group descriptions, pricing, and schedules on the Aquatics page of The Briar Club website.
learn to swim!
All youth private and group swimming lessons continue throughout the summer and into the fall and winter. Sign up for after school times now to reserve your spot. Contact Gloria at swim@thebriarclub.com to check availability and register.
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Youth
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youth events fri
MERMAID PARTY
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ages: 6 & Up Pricing: $25 per child Location: Family Resort Pool
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PLAY DOUGH PLAYDATE
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am Ages: 3 & Up Pricing: $20 per child Location: General Purpose Room
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Join us for a party fit for any mermaid under the sea! Bring your tails and enjoy crafts, swimming, mermaid games, cupcake decorating and more!
Let’s have fun with a rainbow of play dough, with themed accessories to spark creativity! This DoughVine Creations party is sponsored by Briar Club member Valerie Volpi.
NINJA WARRIOR & POPSICLES
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ages: 4 & Up Pricing: $20 per child Location: Briar Lawn
FAMILY FUN NEON BINGO NIGHT
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ages: All ages Pricing: $20 per person Location: Family Resort Pool
Challenge a friend or parent to this Ninja Warrior obstacle course! Everyone can go through as many times as they would like, for an evening of running, jumping and climbing!
Let’s light up the night with poolside bingo! All are welcome for bingo by the pool, with snacks, bingo games, and plenty of prizes.
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TODDLER MUSIC PLAYDATE
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am Ages: 6 & Under Pricing: $20 per child Location: Azalea Room
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TEEN BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Ages: 6th Grade & Up Pricing: $20 per child Location: General Purpose Room
fri
LEGO PARTY
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ages: 5-10 Pricing: $30 per child Location: General Purpose Room
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KIDS POOL PARTY
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ages: 7-10 Pricing: $20 per child Location: Family Resort Pool
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PAJAMA PARTY
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Ages: 4-6 Pricing: $20 per child Location: Azalea Room
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Make music together in this sweet playdate, with music, dance, games and more.
It’s time for one last summer bash! Enjoy time with friends before we go back to school, plus pizza, an ice cream bar, swimming, games, and more.
Calling all brick masters and LEGO lovers! We’re building a LEGO party and you’re the only missing piece. Join us for a night full of LEGOs, pizza, ice cream and more.
You’re invited to our pool party! We’ll have a blast swimming and playing games with friends.
Put on your favorite PJs and come as you are for a crazy fun party! Enjoy games, pizza and more.
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the briar club gives back! Join us as we support BEAR – Be A Resource for for CPS Kids. BEAR is a non-profit organization that provides emergency items to abused and neglected children under the care of CPS in the Greater Houston area.
DONATION DRIVE JULY 1-14 Drop off new, unused items from BEAR’s list (bearesourcehouston.org/ programs/bear-necessities). Items can be dropped off at reception or in the Clubhouse lobby. You can also shop BEAR’s Amazon Wish List please be sure to include your contact information on the thank you note. PROJECT DAY & POOL PARTY Join us as we help put together hygiene packs for BEAR! After we put the packs together, we will have a pool party with popsicles, games, and more. DATE Wednesday, July 14 TIME 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm PRICING $15 per person (all proceeds will be used to purchase supplies for the hygiene packs) AGES All ages
Club Events J U LY
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Dine al fresco with live music during dinner service.
PRICING: Complimentary LOCATION: Veranda & Briar Lawn
AUGUST
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TRIVIA NIGHT
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Brush up on your sports, history, entertainment & general knowledge trivia (and maybe some Club facts too!) for this fun adults-only evening hosted by famous trivia masterminds Geeks Who Drink. Test your knowledge as you enjoy light bites & drinks.
SEPTEMBER mon
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LABOR DAY COOKOUT
11:00 am - 8:00 pm Enjoy the day off and lounge poolside with cookouts for lunch and dinner! The Club will come alive with face painting, bounce houses, entertainment, games & activities, and live music. Plus, the return of our kid-favorite game, the soda toss! Barracuda Café will be open in between buffets for limited a la carte service!
PER PERSON: $10 LOCATION: Azalea Room
LOCATION: Family Resort Pool
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jul 4
11:00 am - 8:00 pm Play all day on this patriotic weekend! Enjoy two cookouts for both lunch and dinner, live music, games and face painting, a craft station, entertainment & more! Barracuda Café will be open in between buffets for limited a la carte service! LU NC H 1 1:0 0 A M - 2 : 00 P M ADULTS: $24 TEENS: $18 KIDS: $12 2 & UNDER: $1 D I NNER 5:0 0 PM - 8: 00 P M ADULTS: $28 TEENS: $22 KIDS: $14 2 & UNDER: $4 LOCATION: Family Resort Pool
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FOURTH OF JULY
HARRY POTTER BINGO
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Calling all witches and wizards! Your letter to Hogwarts is here. Come by the “Great Hall” for bingo games and food & drinks straight from the Wizarding World! ADULTS: $36 TEENS: $26 KIDS: $24 AGES 2 & UNDER: $6 LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom
sept 16 fri
LUAU NIGHT
aug 20
PAINTING WITH A VIEW
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Gaze at the sunset from the balcony of the Magnolia Ballroom in this adults-only painting class from Pinot’s Palette. Perfect for ladies’ night or date night, with light bites, desserts, and cocktails. PER PERSON: $75 LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom & Balcony
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hula on over to the Club and enjoy a fun time at the pool with your ohana! Play games on the lawn, watch hula dancers and delight in a Hawaiian-themed buffet. ADULTS: $32 TEENS: $24 KIDS: $20 AGES 2 & UNDER: $6 LOCATION: Family Resort Pool
about our club events
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. DINING MINIMUM Club events, including but not limited to the ones listed here, do not apply to the a la carte dining minimum.
fri
sept 17
LOBSTER NIGHT
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Enjoy an indulgent evening out at this beloved Club tradition, with live Maine lobster, prime rib, seafood dishes and more. Make menu selections ahead of time for a seamless, relaxing experience, with live music, wine pairings, and champagne. PER PERSON: $95 LOCATION: Lounge & Grille
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DONATION DRIVE FOR YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT BEGINS Drop off items in Clubhouse lobby
SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
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SUMMER CAMPS
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11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
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SUMMER CAMPS
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8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop off on second floor parking garage
11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
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SERVICE PROJECT + POOL PARTY
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SUMMER CAMPS
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PLAY DOUGH PLAYDATE
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
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9:00 am - 10:00 am General Purpose Room
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Veranda
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8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop off on second floor parking garage
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NINJA WARRIOR & POPSICLES
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5:00 pm - 9:00am Briar Lawn
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool
SUNDAY BRUNCH
MERMAID PARTY
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm General Purpose Room
SUNDAY NIGHT COOKOUT
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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool
SUNDAY BRUNCH
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
SUNDAY NIGHT COOKOUT
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool
11:00 am - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool
SUNDAY BRUNCH
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8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop off on second floor parking garage
4TH OF JULY COOKOUT
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8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop off on second floor parking garage
SUNDAY NIGHT COOKOUT 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool
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HARRY POTTER BINGO 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
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SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
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SUMMER CAMPS
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11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
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SUMMER CAMPS
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8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop off on second floor parking garage
11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
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SUMMER CAMPS
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8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop off on second floor parking garage
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FAMILY FUN NEON BINGO NIGHT
TODDLER MUSIC PLAYDATE 9:00 am - 10:00 am Azalea Room
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TRIVIA NIGHT
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AFTER SCHOOL POOL HOURS START
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LUAU NIGHT
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MARGARITA 105 TOURNAMENT
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
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6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Family Resort Pool
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Tennis Courts
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TEEN BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Family Resort Pool
Family Resort Pool
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool
SUNDAY BRUNCH
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FAMILY FRIDAY FUN PIZZA & BINGO NIGHT
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Family Resort Pool
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KIDS POOL PARTY / PJ PARTY
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Graduates THOMAS ELLIOT ANTON
congratulations class of 2021!
We are very proud of our high school and college graduates! We know there is a bright future ahead of each of them, and are thrilled that they are a part of the Briar Club family.
ANDREW PETER ANTON
PIERCE ASHBY
Son of Amy & Drew Anton St. John’s School
Son of Amy & Drew Anton St. John’s School
Son of Leslie & Kit Ashby Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Elliot will attend Sewanee University, class of 2025.
Pete will attend Texas A&M University, class of 2025.
Pierce will be attending Texas A&M University in the fall.
JACK BEN-SHOSHAN
BETHANY GRACE BRADLEY
NATALIE BROWN
Son of Jenifer & Eli Ben-Shoshan St. John’s School
Daughter of Mary & Frank Bradley St. Agnes Academy
Daughter of Ivana & Kedrick Brown St. John’s School
Jack has been recruited to play baseball at Rice University.
Bethany will attend the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, studying business administration.
Natalie will attend Yale University, where she plans to double major in music and African American studies.
Magna cum laude, Student Council, Mock Trial team, Spanish Club, field hockey team, National Charity League Heart of Texas Chapter, Girl Scout Gold Award
Theater, Music, Co-Chair of the Unity Council
MERRITT OLIVIA BULLOCK
WILLIAM OLIVER BUTTRAM
GEORGE PATRICK CATECHIS
Daughter of Rochelle & Seth Bullock Houston Christian High School
Son of Ansley & Stephen Buttram Memorial High School
Son of Barbara & Chris Catechis Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Merritt will attend University of Alabama Honors College, studying accounting.
Oliver will attend Texas Christian University, where he will play football. Go Frogs!
George will attend St. Edward’s University in Austin, studying international business & finance.
Captain of cheer team and swim team, National Honor Society
St. Edward’s University Excellence Scholarship
President’s
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Graduates ELENA COKINOS
CHARLOTTE KELLY CURTIN
MICHAEL DAICHMAN
Daughter of Jill & Christopher Cokinos Episcopal High School
Daughter of Claire & John Curtin St. John’s School
Son of Linda & Sean Daichman St. John’s School
Elena will attend The University of Texas at Austin.
Charlotte will attend The University of Texas at Austin, studying radio, television and film.
Michael will attend University of Colorado, College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Varsity cheer, varsity lacrosse, editorin-chief for The Quadrangle/Yearbook, National Merit Commended Scholar
170lb Texas Prep Wrestling Champion, Gold Congressional Award Medal
BRIANNA ESPINOZA
CHARLES FIELDS GALTNEY
WILL GEORGSSON
Daughter of Sabrina & Leo Espinoza Episcopal High School
Son of Christy & Matt Galtney Episcopal High School
Son of Andi & Jonas Georgsson Salisbury School
Brianna will attend a gap-year program at Timberline Alpine Academy in Banff, Canada, then attend Colorado School of Mines, studying physics engineering.
Charles will attend the University of Mississippi School of Business.
Will graduated with honors and plans to spend his summer vacation in Hawaii and Sweden. He will attend University of Colorado Boulder in the fall.
National Merit Hispanic Scholar, National Honor Society, National Charity League Sage Chapter Rose Bud Award
JAKE ROBERTSON GIESLER
ISABELLE GRACE
GEORGE HAGLE IV
Son of Laura & Carl Giesler Episcopal High School
Daughter of Jim Grace The Kinkaid School
Son of Paige & George Hagle St. John’s School
Jake will attend Texas A&M University, majoring in business honors.
Isabelle will attend the University of Notre Dame.
George will attend the University of Chicago.
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Graduates LEENA MARIE HANSON
TRISTAN MATTHEW HEIM
DAVID D. HINDMAN
Daughter of Sonali & Darrell Hanson St. John’s School
Son of Lisa & Michael Heim The Kinkaid School
Son of Faith J. & David R. Hindman St. John’s School
Leena will attend American University in Washington, DC, majoring in public relations and strategic communication.
Tristan will attend the Ross School of Business at University of Michigan.
David will study mechanical engineering at Johns Hopkins University. National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, Eagle Scout
American University Dean’s Scholarship
WILLIAM BARRETT HOBBS
ETHAN KINSELL A
MATTHEW DAVID KULKARNI
Son of Melissa & Mark Hobbs St. John’s School
Son of Cindy & Stephan Kinsella St. John’s School
Son of Melissa & David Kulkarni The Emery/Weiner School
Barrett will attend Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
Ethan will attend Carleton College, pursuing a double major in philosophy and cognitive science.
Matthew will attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business.
National Merit Scholar, Cum Laude Society, Lacrosse High-School Academic All-American
L ADE L ANIYAN
Copy editor of The Review, prose editor of Imagine, Gold Key & Silver Key Awards, National Merit Commended Scholar
NATALIE CATHERINE L ARSEN
Emery/Weiner tennis team
CHRISTOPHER LEWIS
Son of Tola & Tunde Laniyan St. John’s School
Daughter of Bryn Larsen St. John’s School
Son of Mary Catherine & Michael Lewis Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Lade will attend Duke University, studying computer engineering or computer science.
Natalie will attend The College at the University of Chicago, studying Arabic, Spanish and global studies.
Christopher will attend Tulane University, studying computer science & economics.
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Silver Medal for Exceptional Work in Short Story, Track - 300m Hurdle
Summa cum laude, Youth Media Team Leader - St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Eagle Scout, varsity cross-country runner, merit scholarship
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Graduates ANNA CATHERINE LOFT
HANNAH MARTIN
Daughter of Claire & Michael Loft St. Agnes Academy
Daughter of Rebecca & Chris Martin Episcopal High School
Anna Catherine will attend Louisiana State University, studying psychology.
Hannah will attend The University of Oklahoma in the fall, studying education.
JOHN MARK PADON
Son of Darlene Miltenburg & Mark Padon Strake Jesuit College Preparatory John will attend the School of Engineering at Texas A&M University.
GEORGE COSELLI RENTZ
Son of Catherine & John Rentz St. Thomas High School
George will attend Texas A&M University in the fall. Eagle Scout, National Honor Society, 4-year letterman on the golf team
LINDSAY ANNE RORSCHACH
Daughter of Patricia & Richard Rorschach Episcopal High School
Lindsay graduated magna cum laude and will attend Southern Methodist University in fall 2021.
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WILLIAM RAMOS SANDERS
MARY HELEN MCCULLOCH
Daughter of Kathryn McKnight & Cameron McCulloch Episcopal High School Mary will attend Texas Christian University in the fall.
LIBERT Y ROBSON
Daughter of Michelle Bouchard & Michael S. Prentice Lamar High School Liberty graduated from the IB program at Lamar High School. She will attend Louisiana State University in the fall.
BELL A SAVARINO
Son of Marc R. Sanders, M.D. & Carlos A. Ramos, M.D. St. John’s School
Daughter of Shawn & Dominic Savarino Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
William will attend Duke University, double-majoring in economics and biology.
Bella will attend The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Plan II with an emphasis in pre-med.
Varsity tennis, USTA Tennis 14, 16 & 18 Superchamp levels, National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist, Investing Club
President of senior class, Most Valuable Player for varsity volleyball team
Graduates CHARLES EMERSON SIGLER
JULIA SMITH
KYLE SMITH
Son of Megan & Rob Sigler Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Daughter of Cristina & Creighton Smith St. John’s School
Son of Melissa O. & Paul E. Smith The Kinkaid School
Charles will attend Texas A&M University, studying economics.
Julia will attend Hamilton College in Clinton, New York this fall, majoring in English. She plans to write for the newspaper.
Kyle will attend Southern Methodist University’s Cox Business School.
Magna Cum Laude, Eagle Scout, varsity cross-country, National Honor Society
CL AIRE SPEDALE
JANIE SPEDALE
SMU Distinguished Scholarship Recipient
ROBERT “WILL” TRABAND, III
Daughter of J.J. & Gerry Spedale Episcopal High School
Daughter of J.J. & Gerry Spedale St. John’s School
Son of Rhonda & Rob Traband The Kinkaid School
Claire will attend Tulane University, studying finance with a French minor. She looks forward to reconnecting with her Louisiana roots and soaking up all the culture and fun New Orleans has to offer!
Janie will attend Washington & Lee University, where she plans to take enjoy the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley and take a wide variety of classes before deciding a major.
Will is a National Merit Scholar. He plans to attend the University of Chicago in fall 2021, where he will study computer science.
EMMA CL AIRE WHITE
HELEN MARGARET YOUNG
Daughter of Stacey & Andrew White Episcopal High School
Daughter of Margaret & Mike Young† Episcopal High School
Emma Claire will attend the liberal arts honors program at the University of Texas at Austin, where she will study government and sociology.
Helen will attend Dartmouth College, where she will play field hockey.
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College Graduates JACOB HARRIS ARNOLD
NATE BELCHER
L AUREN ANNE BIEGEL
Son of Marci & Mark Arnold Cornell University
Son of Heather & Paul Belcher Arizona State University
Daughter of Diane & Steve Biegel Rice University
Jacob graduated magna cum laude with a degree in operations research and information engineering. He will be a decision analytics associate in the Business Consulting Group at ZS Associates, Inc. in New York City.
Nate graduated from Arizona State University. He will join the Joint Legislative Budget Committee for the state of Arizona.
Lauren holds a degree in social policy analysis. She has started work as a paralegal to experience legal practice and decide if she wants to attend law school.
Omega Rho International Operations Research Honor Society
D. MITCHELL BL ACK
Presidential Scholar, 2021 Moeur Award recipient, graduated in 3 years
JAKE BUNCH
President of Wiess College
WILLIAM SHAW BUTLER
Son of Laura & Donald Black Washington University
Son of Michelle & Wayne Bunch University of Texas
Son of Courtenay & Richard Butler University of Texas
Mitchell graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in computer science.
Jake graduated with a degree in electrical computer engineering. He plans to work for Keste Business Consulting in Dallas, Texas.
Shaw will work for Oracle as a business development representative.
Pitcher, NCAA #1 ranked baseball team
ALEXANDRA DAY
ELOISE L ACAFF DETMERING
HELEN DODD
Daughter of Elaine & Tim Day Texas A&M University
Daughter of MaryAnn & Tim Detmering New York University
Daughter of Katherine & Michael Dodd Occidental College
Lindsay graduated magna cum laude from the honors program and will attend graduate school at the University of Virginia this fall.
Eloise graduated summa cum laude from New York University with a BA in global liberal studies.
Helen graduated magna cum laude from Occidental College. She will work in France starting in September 2021.
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College Graduates EVAN EISENBERG
MARY ANN ENERSON
NATALIE NOELLE FARRELL
Son of Becky & Philip Eisenberg Trinity University
Daughter of Mary & John Enerson The University of Chicago
Daughter of Cristina & Chad Farrell University of Alabama
Evan graduated cum laude with a BS in mathematical finance. He will start a job with Grant Thornton in San Francisco, California this fall.
Mary Ann graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She will begin work this summer at Barclays Investment Bank in New York City.
Natalie graduated cum laude with a degree in marketing. She has accepted a position with a digital marketing agency in Austin, Texas.
EMMA SCOTT HAGLE
JAYAN ANTHONY HANSON
WILL KAPL AN
Daughter of Paige & George Hagle Scripps College
Son of Sonali & Darrell Hanson Georgetown University
Son of Lee Kaplan Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Emma will attend law school at New York University.
Jayan holds a degree in finance from Georgetown University, with minors in Spanish & economics. He will work in investment banking, Leveraged Finance Group, UBS in New York City. He is a Global Business Fellow.
Will, SJS ‘08, Vanderbilt ‘12, holds an MBA from the Sloan School of Business at MIT. He has accepted a position with the Trilinc Global Impact Fund, where he will be involved in impact investing.
KATIE MCCULLOCH
Daughter of Kathryn McKnight & Cameron McCulloch University of Missouri Katie graduated summa cum laude from University of Missouri. She will be working as a Family Centered Services Specialist at Boys Town Research Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
JACK THOMAS NIERMEYER
MEGAN O’CONNOR
Son of Sarah & Tom Niermeyer Texas A&M University
Daughter of Lisa & Bob O’Connor Texas A&M University
Jack graduated cum laude from Mays School of Business at Texas A&M University.
Megan earned degrees in finance and business honors. Post-graduation, she plans to work at KPMG Advisory in Dallas, Texas.
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College Graduates ALENA ISABEL PETERS
SHANNON LEE SCHULZ
KATHERINE SMITH
Daughter of Janet & Tim Peters Texas A&M University
Daughter of Susanna & Andy Townend Texas A&M University
Daughter of Denise & Elliott Smith Davidson College
Alena graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s in economics and a master’s in international affairs. She earned the Dean’s Leadership Certificate and the Medal of Excellence. She plans to work with one of the top 5 consulting firms.
Shannon graduated cum laude with a degree in communication from the College of Liberal Arts. She will be moving to Vail, Colorado in the fall and plans to attend law school in 2022.
Katherine graduated with a degree in psychology and minor in computer science. Her post-grad plans include Teach for America and Bain & Company.
CHARLOTTE SNOWDEN SPECTOR
Daughter of Madeline & Brian Spector University of Southern California Charlotte graduated summa cum laude with a BA in political science and a BA in communication. She will join Teneo in New York as an analyst.
SOPHIE WORSCHEH
Daughter of Sue and Mark Worscheh New York University Sophie holds a BFA in film & television. After graduating in December on the Dean’s List, Sophie moved to Los Angeles and has joined the production company Untitled Entertainment.
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MORGAN THOMPSON
Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, Division 1 soccer player - Captain, All A-10 Tournament Team & A-10 Academic Honors, Fulbright Recipient
ELYSA GENEVIEVE TÜLEK
Daughter of Kathy & Marty Thompson University of Texas at Austin
Daughter of Anne and Güray Tülek Barnard College at Columbia University
Morgan holds degrees in plan II honors, health & society and psychology with minors in entrepreneurship and French. She plans to bicycle in the Texas 4000 and attend graduate school, pursuing a career in counseling and social work.
Elysa graduated from Barnard College at Columbia University. She is pursuing career options in Charlotte, North Carolina. Order of Omega Honor Society, president of Panhellenic
EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP F UND 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.
Jaelene Arias
Kinesiology, Texas Tech University Child of Jesse Pizano, Property Manager
Vanessa Cantoran
Physical Therapist Assistant, Houston Community College Child of Aurelio Cantoran, Locker Room Attendant
Lennyn Perez
Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University Child of Oscar Perez, Maintenance
About the Employee Scholarship Fund The Briar Club Employee Scholarship Fund encourages the Club’s employees and their children/grandchildren to meet their highest potential through education. Founded in 2016 by a group of members, the Scholarship Fund exists to enhance the quality of the lives of the Club’s employees, strengthen their families, provide financial support in the pursuit of educational goals, and benefit the greater Houston area by developing an educated workforce. We partner with the Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) to manage investments, administer the paperwork and application process, and evaluate and select
the grantees based on criteria set by the Scholarship Committee. HOW D O I M AK E A D ONAT ION? The Employee Scholarship Fund is made possible thanks to the generosity of our members. We are grateful for their commitment to higher education and improving the lives of Briar Club employees and their families. If you would like to make a donation via check please use the following instructions. Send a check made payable to the Greater Houston Community Foundation and mail to:
Greater Houston Community Foundation ATTN: Gift Processor 515 Post Oak Rd. Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77027 Please note the fund name in the memo line of the check. If you would like to wire cash, stock or other marketable securities, please contact the Donor Services Department at (713) 333-2210 or donorservices@ghcf.org. If you would like to make a donation via credit card, please visit ghcf.org/donation--ghcf. Under Fund Designation, please notate Briar Club Scholarship Fund.
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2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STAFF CONTACTS
Dan Carter
Daniel A. Moreno
Brett Emerson
manager@thebriarclub.com
tennisdirector@thebriarclub.com
President
Charles Vetters
General Manager, COO
Director of Tennis
Vice President, Tennis
Samantha Van Veen, CCM
Amy Patterson
Melissa Stryker
samantha@thebriarclub.com
fitnessdirector@thebriarclub.com
Secretary, Food & Beverage
Jeff Wood
Treasurer, Finance
Brenda Bowman Ex-Officio
Rachael Goydan
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
Physical Properties
Michael Powell, CEC
Allison Wagner
Kenneth Held
chef@thebriarclub.com
communications@thebriarclub.com
House/Legal
Jay Hellums Aquatics
David Huff
Membership
Duy Nguyen Fitness
Kim Wilson Youth
Executive Chef
Marketing & Communications
Jeana Auger
Mili Santos
cateringdirector@thebriarclub.com
billing@thebriarclub.com
Director of Catering
Member Billing
