The Briar Club 2021 Q4 Newsletter by The Briar Club

Briar Club THE

M E M B E R N E W SL ET T ER OC TOB E R - D E C E MB ER 2021

Hours of Operation FRONT DESK

DINING

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

Lounge Bar

Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am - 3:00 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 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

LUNCH Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 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

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

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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 October 2-24 Monday - Friday Closed Saturday-Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm The last day of the pool season will be Sunday, October 24.

YOUTH

AQUATICS

Hideout

Family Resort Pool

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

October 2-24 Monday - Friday Closed Saturday-Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Ages 6 & Up

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 Sunday-Monday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday - Saturday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The last day of the pool season will be Sunday, October 24.

Competition & Adult Lap Pool Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

FITNESS Fitness Center Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Table of Contents FROM THE GM / FROM THE PRESIDENT / FUN AROUND THE CLUB / CLUB & STAFF NEWS / FITNESS / FOOD & BEVERAGE / CATERING SPOTLIGHT / TENNIS / AQUATICS / YOUTH / EVENTS / CLUB CALENDARS /

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FROM THE

General Manager DA N I E L A . MO R E NO, G E N E RA L MANAGE R /CO O daniel.moreno@thebriarclub.com

hat an amazing summer we have had! It’s hard to believe the holidays are upon us already. As the pandemic has continued on and restrictions have tightened once again in the face of the delta variant, our employees rose to the challenges and stepped up to the plate. I am very proud of our team here at The Briar Club. There are many behind-the-scenes moments that you never get to see that make such an impact on your visit to the Club, and we look forward to celebrating these employees at the Annual Meeting in November. Please be sure to attend - all members are welcome. The Club’s financial status continues to be strong, which will allow us to make some campus improvements over the next couple of years. As our cash position remains strong, we will be able pay for these projects out of cash reserves. Under the leadership of our CFO, Dustin Wade, our reporting and financial forecasting is stronger than ever. Thank you, Dustin, for your continued dedication. The Club’s food & beverage program is also performing strongly. If you are contemplating an event for 2022 - I recommend you get on the books as soon as possible! Our food & beverage team has proposed a budget of over 7 million dollars in food & beverage sales. To put that into perspective, back in 2008, the Club’s food & beverage revenue was 2.7 million. That also includes going from about 60 food & beverage employees to over 100 employees. The Club is not a small operation anymore! Congratulations to our food & beverage team for taking our operations to the next level - not just financially but with our service standards as well. I receive regular feedback from members regarding dining experiences here at the Club. Please know that when we receive those compliments we definitely acknowledge those employees. If you experience any part of service around the Club in which you believe a team member should be recognized - not just food & beverage! - please send them our way. If you haven’t had a chance to attend our Lunch with the GM events, please do so! I usually give an update regarding Club operations and then I answer all of your questions in a very casual setting. So far, we have had five this year and I have thoroughly enjoyed each of them. They normally fill up, so sign up early. These meetings will typically give you a sneak peek of future projects and other exciting items on the horizon. Our goal with these meetings is to have a different group of members at each one so that we can connect with as many members as possible. You can register online, typically beginning a month out. I’d like to recognize some of our team’s accomplishments. First of all, congratulations to Samantha Van Veen, our Assistant General Manager, for being the youngest female ever to obtain the CCM (Certified Club Manager) designation. This valuable, internationally recognized, and widely-respected designation is a mark of an individual’s long-term commitment to professional development and the Club industry. We are extremely proud of her and we are honored to have her as a part of the Briar Club family! I’d also like to recognize Amy Park Patterson, our Director of Fitness, for winning her division in a recent bodybuilding competition. You can read more about her win on page 11 of this newsletter. Finally, with the fiscal year ending, I would like to recognize all of our department heads for a very successful year - especially with the challenges and unknowns of the pandemic. It is important as a private club to keep growing and keep thinking outside the box in order to make our members’ visits special. I hope you are all very proud to be a part of The Briar Club. We have something truly special here, and we have big ideas and bright plans for the future. Daniel Moreno General Manager/C.O.O. 4 / OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2021

FROM THE

President

DA N CA RT E R , 2 0 2 1 P R E SIDE NT BOAR D O F DIR E CTO R S

oday as I write this note, the City of Houston is preparing for Tropical Storm Nicholas to make landfall. With that in mind, we had to make the decision to close the Club for a day to ensure the safety of our employees and members. The recent surge of the delta variant and weather-related challenges remind me of how resilient we are as Houstonians. The current storm comes days after the 20th anniversary of 9/11/2001 - a somber time for us, yet another reminder of how resilient, inspiring, and strong we are as Americans. The Briar Club management team and Board will always ensure that the safety of our employees and members is priority number one. Period. As we wind down our Club’s fiscal year (ending September), I am proud to report that our financial results have exceeded expectations across all metrics. Members frequently ask me how the Club survived the 2020 pandemic, shutdown, and partial reopening followed by normal operations. Not only did the Club survive, it thrived, and has become even stronger. The Club added new members to our ranks, making 2021 the third best year for new memberships. As such, we are quickly approaching our equity member cap that once achieved will necessitate a waitlist. This is a proud accomplishment, but this success will require careful and prudent financial and budget planning as this revenue source dissipates. A high class problem to be sure! We are also enthusiastically awaiting the opening of our completely renovated and beautiful Family Grille. Supply chain disruptions delayed our opening a few weeks, but rest assured this slight delay will be well rewarded! Thank you to the various committee members that assisted and have been involved in this endeavor dating back to 2018. A special thanks to Kathy Masterson, Amy Munger, and Elizabeth Stiver for their countless hours combing through each and every detail of the renovation. Their expertise proved invaluable and the Club owes each of them a true and sincere debt of gratitude. Once the Family Grille is completed, be on the lookout for additional campus enhancements as Phase One of the future capital improvements are introduced. The Briar Club 2030 Plan is nearly finished and I am confident you will find the survey results both informative and interesting. You will receive the survey results in October. Thanks again to all who participated in this collaborative process. I also want to encourage you to be active and attentive in the coming weeks as we begin the process of electing three new members to the Board of Directors. The new Directors will be announced at the Club’s annual meeting in November and all our members are invited to attend. The annual meeting is a time to celebrate the past year and recognize our wonderful staff with awards such as tenure, employee of the month, and leadership awards, among others. A brief financial report will be provded as well. The evening will culminate with a very long and dull speech by the outgoing President. Just kidding of course - and I do wonder how many of you even got to this point of my long note! In all seriousness, I have enjoyed my tenure as your President and have worked hard to serve my fellow members and friends. Thank you and I hope our paths cross soon! Dan Carter 2021 President, Board of Directors 5 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021

Fun Around the Club

Ballerinas with instructor Ms. Juliana

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Frank the Parrot at ou

Winning prizes at Harry Potter Bingo! Tri training... tough but worth it! 6 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021

Fun Around the Club Wizards-in-training! Hula dancing lessons

Staff member Jose had fun dressing up on Labor Day!

Some of the employees who competed in our first ever Staff Summer Olympics! 7 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021

Fun Around the Club notes about Our staff learns & takes unch! new dishes every menu la

Group fitness selfie

Fun with Play Dough creations Swim meet silliness!

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Fun Around the Club Watermelon slushes are perfect for beating the summer heat!

Sculpting sweet memories!

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ith Pu Meet & greet w the Snake!

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Club & Staff News W E LCOME, LI TTLE O N E S ! 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.

KATE ELIZABETH MAUEL May 26, 2021 Daughter of Cassandra & Jack Mauel

FA L L leadership AWA R D ALBERTO JIMENEZ

Briar Shop Manager & Asst. Director of Racquet Sports 10 years

“I am very grateful to have Alberto on my team... He provides outstanding service to our members, displays excellent leadership skills and shows dedication to The Briar Club. He is very dependable, reliable, trustworthy, and willing to go above and beyond in order to exceed expectations.”

E M P LOY E E S of the M ONT H June 2021 GRISELDA ROJAS

OUR NE W M E M B E RS Please join us in welcoming the newest members of The Briar Club family!

Jennifer Jacobi & Mark Aufmuth

Michael Clements & Helen

Jessica & Daniel Baldwin

Lilienstern

Crosby & Jacob Bayer

Gabriela & Grant Martinez

Olivia & William Benitez

Brynne & Bradley Olsen

Sarah & Christopher Bennett

Romina Meuti & Raul Rodriguez

Courtney & J. Scott Blair

Lauren & Forrest Roth

Angie & Vikrant Chadha

Lindsay & Jonathan Roumel

Elizabeth & John Clarke

John Scholin

Wendy & Shawn Cloonan

Annalesa & James Ryan Schleicher

Katye & Jimmy Cooper

Michael & Scott Shaver

Emily & William Doyle

Ellen & Jorge Toranzo

Amanda & Randall Fenlon

Mariana & Alessandro Torre

Ashley & Michael Gonzalez

Janae & Kenneth Tsai

Holly & Clayton Hagerman

Elena Vega & Francisco Vazquez-

Laura & Stephen Hill

Vega

Samantha & Jeffrey Holy

Bridget & James Williamson

Kathleen & Jay Johnson

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Kids’ Club & Locker Room Attendant 1 year

“Griselda is your employee that will do anything you ask [of her]. She will come in early, stay late, and help the team. Griselda is always on time, friendly to all, and always striving to do her best in the Kids’ Club. As a locker room attendant, it can be a thankless job... [but] again, I saw Griselda always doing her duties with a smile on her face.”

July 2021 YOVANI ACOSTA Server 2 years

“Yovani has worked hard to take her knowledge to the next level, making recommendations with confidence. She has grown so much in service over her time here. She is always willing to help where needed, has a positive attitude and comes in ready to work. She makes it a point to know the members and create memorable experiences.”

August 2021 SILVIA ROJAS Pastry Cook 9 years

“Silvia has stepped up and covered all bakery production. Her ownership and responsibilities have increased dramatically and not only has she covered the bases, she has excelled at development and execution of numerous specialty cakes, themed buffets and weekly cake & pie specials.”

A M Y PATTE R SO N, DIR E CTO R

Fitness

fitnessdirector@thebriarclub.com

MAK ING dreams HA PPE N , ONE STEP AT A TI ME ! It’s no secret that our everyone on our fitness team shares the belief that no matter what goal, dream, wish or hope you have - you should go for it! Need a little inspiration? Look no further than our very own fitness director. During last year’s shutdown, Amy Park Patterson set her sights on a goal, and this June, she achieved it: she competed in a body building competition and won the 45+ Masters Bikini Division. “It took hard work, discipline, sacrifice, and relentless dedication,” Amy said. “I never thought I’d have the guts to go on stage in front of hundreds of people in a teeny tiny bikini... especially at almost 50... but there I was, in better shape than I was at 20 years old!” Amy’s advice? Just start moving. If you have specific fitness, wellness, or sport goals but aren’t sure how to move towards them, reach out - our team would love to help you. “Fitness truly is for everyone, no matter what shape you are in, how old you are, where you live, or what limitations you have or have been told you have,” she said. “You never know what you are capable of until you try. And if it scares you... even better! Go all in!”

PILATES PRIVAT E T R AINING Featuring our new reformers

ICYMI: We got new Balanced Body Reformers in earlier this year, and our Pilates team is ready to start training you - whether you’re brand new to Pilates or you’ve been practicing for years. Contact our Fitness Desk at (713) 6223667 ext. 2145 or use the Briar Club mobile app to request a private or group session!

Go Team BC!

It’s official: we won against ROCC in our 3rd Annual Triathlon, held here at Club on Saturday, September 11! Our competitors did an amazing job and we are so proud of all their hard work. A special congratulations goes to Kara Trail, John Griffin, Matt Titus and Bob McDowell who won their divisions. Anne Calder Bob McDowell Brian Black Codi Weiner Dan Peters Danny Droubi Edward Sharp John Griffin Kara Trail Matt Scholin Matt Titus Mike Woods Milena Suarez Philip Barzilla Rebecca Stehle Ted Dom

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Food & Beverage M I C H A E L P O WE L L , E X E CUTIVE CHE F chef@thebriarclub.com

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H E L LO M E M B E R S! I would like to extend a sincere thank you from the entire culinary team here at The Briar Club. All of us feel grateful coming in to work each day where we get to share our cooking with all of you! In addition to a great kitchen environment, our members’ participation and encouragement mean everything to us. We are very excited about fall holiday programming this year. Our calendar is full of social events that provide many opportunities to enjoy Club traditions alongside many new favorites. Whether you’ve spent the summer with us poolside or you’ve been busy traveling, we welcome you to allow us to do the cooking for you. For those of you who are new members, I look forward to meeting you soon! Many culinary delights await as the weather cools off. We look forward to serving your family’s needs. We’re excited to share this recipe for warm Texas chevre. If you make it at home, let us know what you think!

Cheers! Michael 12 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° . Combine the goat ch eese, cream cheese & grated parm esan in a food proces sor. Add one ounce of the olive oil and some fresh cr acked pepper. Blend until sm ooth. Fold in the herb s by hand and more black pepp er if needed. Brush a gratin dish generously with the re maining oil. Transfer the cheese mixture into the bakin g dish. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until heat ed through and golden brown on the edges. Serve with sliced bagu ette, pita or bagel chip s, glutenfree crackers, or your favorite crusty bread. Enjoy!

Catering & Special Events J E A N A AU GE R , DIR E CTO R

cateringdirector@thebriarclub.com

P L A N A stress-free H OLIDAY PA RTY AT H O M E Believe it or not, the holidays are almost upon us! We asked our resident event experts, Jeana Auger, Director of Catering, and Shelby Buchtien, Catering Sales Manager), for their best party planning tips. Here’s what they said: CREATE A LIST Plan ahead and keep it manageable. Know what you are comfortable handling and delegate and/or hire the rest. Asking guests to help or bring something allows them to feel more involved. Stretching yourself too thin keeps you from being able to enjoy the party, too! H AV E A BUDGET Whether big or small, a budget is important to keep you on track. Take inventory of what you already have before going shopping. Add an extra 10% for unforeseen expenses. SEN D INV ITES EAR LY Your friends’ and family’s seasonal calendars will fill up quickly, especially those coveted Fridays and Saturdays! Secure your dates early to ensure the people you really want to attend have blocked off their calendars. Sending a paper invitation never goes out of style! P EO PLE LOV E TO EAT Use this below as a guide, but always overestimate when planning food & beverage. The last thing you want is to run out! If you have extra, send guests home with cute to-go boxes or donate leftover food to a local organization in need. 2-4 pieces per person, 30-60 minutes before dinner, cocktail hour 5-6 pieces per person, 1.5-2 hour event, preceding dinner time 8-10 pieces per person, 2-4 hours event, heavy hors d’oeuvres 12-15 pieces per person, 4+ hours event, dinner replacement

Take it easy! D O N ’ T WA N T TO C O O K ? Reach out to our Catering & Special Events department to create a custom menu tailored to your party. Pick-up from the Club at your specified date and time and serve. Hint: re-plate everything on your trays when you get home and all your guests will think you spent days cooking! D O N ’ T WA N T TO C L EA N ? Your Club has a variety of event rooms on the 2nd floor of the Clubhouse and would love to help you plan the whole party. Reach out to Jeana at cateringdirector@ thebriarclub.com to get started.

Prepare food in oven-safe dishware the day before so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time mingling with your guests the day of the party. KEEP TH E PARTY F LOWI N G 1.5 drinks per guest per hour is a good starting estimate for most people. Pre-batched cocktails can be crowd-pleasers and save you time. Set up a station with garnishes, cocktail picks, and custom cocktail napkins for an added touch. • Ask your favorite Briar Club bartender to suggest a signature cocktail/pre-batch cocktail recipe, or see page 6 of our holiday menu for inspiration. Scan the QR code to the side to view! • Opt for a hot cocoa/coffee bar with a variety of toppings for a non-alcoholic option also seen on page 6 of our holiday menu! AC COM M O DATE EVE RYO N E Make sure there is at least one thing everyone can enjoy. Provide food options for different tastes and dietary restrictions. Ask ahead of time if there are special dietary needs you should know about.

V IEW OUR holiday M E NU!

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Tennis B RE T T E M ER SO N, DIR E CTO R tennisdirector@thebriarclub.com

Junior Tennis Our Junior Developmental Tennis Program offers something for every child between 3-18 years old! The fall semester of our junior tennis program began on August 23, 2021. We’ve loved having all our juniors out on the courts each week! If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to get join in on the fun. Classes are offered in blocks of four weeks. AGES 3- 4 Mondays-Thursdays 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm $90/4 weeks AGES 5- 6 & AGES 7- 9 Mondays-Thursdays 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm $100/4 weeks AGES 10- 13 Mondays-Thursdays 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm $150/4 weeks AGES 14- 18 Mondays or Wednesdays 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm $150/4 weeks

To register, visit thebriarclub. com and click on Tennis > Junior Tennis Calendar.

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O U R U STA T E A M S !

Please join us in celebrating two of our fantastic USTA teams. Congratulations to the 18+ 4.0 USTA Ladies team who secured a spot at The City-Wide Championships by going undefeated in their flight. The team consisted of: Emma Nguyen, Mary Volf, Melissa Stryker, Angela Bowers, Amy Munger, Lou Black, Natalie Synnott, Angela Johnston, Pam Klein, Amy Markwort, Jen Ray, Ellen Chandler, Marian Hillary, and Samantha Morrison. Plus, congratulations to our 40+ 4.0 USTA Ladies Briar Club team! They represented Houston at the Sectionals level on August 27-29, 2021. Pictured are members Emma Nguyen, Mary Volf, Valerie Volpi, Natalie Synnott, Marian Hilpert, Pam Klein, and Angela Johnston.

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R E S U LT S

Men’s Summer Singles Ladder: Dan Carter (winner) | Keith Volf (runner-up) Ladies’ Summer Singles Ladder: Sue Jensen (winner) | Dolly Thomas (runner-up) Junior Summer Singles Ladder: Arabella Mordy (winner) | Jackson Ray (runner-up)

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AL L TH E details ABOUT O U R A N N UA L P R O - A M ! We’re so excited to bring back our annual Pro-Am on Saturday, November 13! This tournament is our flagship tennis event, combining our members with professional-level tennis players for an iconic match-up. Spectators are always welcome - we’ll have a member-charge bar all day long! After matches wrap up for the day, join us around 6:00 pm for a cocktail hour and awards presentation with beer, wine, cocktails and light bites. More details can be found below. To register, visit us online under the Club Calendar. For more information, contact the Briar Shop at (713) 622-3667 ext. 2121 or tennis@thebriarclub.com! DRAW FORMAT | 16-team compass (subject to change) COST | $375 per team. Cost includes pro fees, prize money, food & beverages, event favors, awards, activities, and tournament administration. A charge bar will be available to both players and spectators. CANCELLATION NOTICE | Members will be charged a cancellation fee if they cancel their registration after October 24. Any cancellation after November 5 will incur the full cost of the event as all event preparation has been finalized by this point. Please consider the event dates/times and your availability before registering. FORMAT | All members (“ams” or amateurs) will compete with a professional-level player (pros 5.0+) that they can select and recruit themselves or be supplied with by the tournament administration. Each team will play four matches. Matches will be formatted to fit within the schedule. There will be minimal break periods (generally no more than 15 minutes) between matches, so be sure to stay hydrated! PRO SELECTION & RECRUITMENT GUIDELINES | Pros can be male or female. They must be at least 21 years old and have a current 5.0+ NTRP rating. NO current ATP/WTA players or current Briar Club professional staff. MATCH TIMES | All matches will be played on Saturday, November 13. Ladies’ Pro-Am will be played from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Men’s Pro-Am will be played from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. FOOD & BEVERAGE | Food & beverage is included in the event cost. Saturday will have catered meals for breakfast and lunch, as well as light appetizers with beer, wine, and cocktails at the trophy happy hour following the completion of match play. ATTIRE | Predominately white tennis clothing with minimal signage or logos is recommended for both the men’s and ladies’ events. No cotton t-shirts. Preferably collared shirts and no cut-offs for men. No dark-soled/marking running shoes or other shoe types. 15 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021

Aquatics J O N DI L L E R , DIR E CTO R

poolmanager@thebriarclub.com

WAY TO G O B RI AR CLU B

Swimmer Spotlight! This year’s All-Briar Award winner was Sol Van Der Ven. The All-Briar Award is voted upon by the swim team coaches and is given to the swimmer who best represents the team in terms of swimming ability and character. Sol has been a member of the Barracudas for the past 7 years. She currently holds the most team records of any female swimmer! 9&10 25m Freestyle - 15.5 9&10 25m Backstroke - 17.00 9&10 25m Butterfly - 16.60 11&12 50m Freestyle - 29.66 11&12 50m Butterfly - 33.77 13&14 50m Butterfly - 32.50

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barracudas!

The results are in! The 2021 Briar Club Barracuda swim team cinched its eighth straight undefeated season and league championship. We’d like to extend a congratulations and a big high five to every single one of our 194 swimmers for helping us excel for the eighth year in a row! Check out our meet-by-meet results below. If you’re interested in helping us go for our ninth undefeated season, more info will be available in January 2022! HOUSTON COUNTRY CLUB 501-361 WIN

HOUSTON RACQUET CLUB

LAKESIDE COUNTRY CLUB 487-372 WIN

THE HOUSTONIAN

THE FOREST CLUB

RIVER OAKS COUNTRY CLUB 584-209 WIN

500-367 WIN

476-377 WIN RAIN OUT

P O L A R BE A R CO MP E TI TI ON

December 1 - February 28, 2022

Our Polar Bear Swimming Competition returns December 1! This is an endurance race where swimmers will log their total distances swum at the Club each day. A running tally will be kept & awards will be given for the top swimmer in each age group. For more info, contact swim@thebriarclub.com!

G I N A DE PAMP HIL IS, DIR E CTO R

Youth

gina@thebriarclub.com

A sweet 1 6 TH ANNIVERSARY!

WH AT A amazing SUMME R W E HA D T H IS Y E AR ! We hosted: over 618 kiddos over four different summer camps: Briar Swim Camp, Summer Funtastik Camp, All-Sports Camp, and Camp Hang Out! We remember: Ninja Warrior Day, baking cupcakes, meeting animals, and enjoying Taekwondo, Lego challenges, and obstacle courses! We served our community: by decorating lunch bags, cards and bookmarks for Texas Children’s Hospital, KidsMeal Inc., The Kids’ Reading Room, and our local firefighters and police officers!

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Sharron Duncan on her sixteenth anniversary at The Briar Club! Over the years, Sharron has taken care of our littlest members in the Kid’s Club and Nursery, assisted with camps, and worked at Club events. We all enjoy Sharron’s beautiful smile, her warm and happy welcome, and her dedication to The Briar Club. The Club would not be the same without her. If you see her around the Club, be sure to wish her congratulations the last sixteen years have been pretty sweet with her on our team!

B R IA R K ID S serve T H E IR CO M M U N IT IES In July, our youth department hosted a service project and donation drive to give Briar Club kids an opportunity to get involved in their communities. All month long, members donated supplies, clothes, and diapers; then, on July 14, we held a Project Day where our kids helped make hygiene packs for BEAR...BE A Resource for CPS Kids. We’re so grateful to our youth committee and department for coordinating this project. Thank you to everyone who donated and participated! 17 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021

Club Events sat

oct 2

MONSTER SPLASH

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dine & dive by the pool with a Halloween-themed movie and an optional themed buffet! Parents must be present at the pool for the entire duration and all pool rules apply (if a child under five is in the water, the adult must also be in the water supervising at an arm’s length.)

fri

nov 5

BUFFET PRICING: Adults $24 | Kids $18 | 2 & Under $1 LOCATION: Family Resort Pool

sun

oct 17

FALL FEST

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for our reimagined fall festival event for adults only, featuring food & wine tastings, live music, and so much more! Note: the pool will close at 5:00 pm on this date.

thurs

oct 21

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm In this interactive dinner show, a group of actors will set the scene and you and your fellow members will work to solve the crime. Throughout the night, a “murder” will occur and you and your table will put your heads together to figure out whodunit and why! As the night continues, you’ll gather clues, interrogate suspects and work with your team to crack the case before the culprit gets away. Professional actors will guide the comedic caper for an entertaining night of laughter, dining, and mystery. You can be as involved as you choose, but one thing is for sure: this will be one meal you’ll never forget!

fri

nov 12 thurs

nov 25

oct 29

FATHER JOHN WINE DINNER

Time TBD Mingle with the winemaker, Nicholas Maloney, and enjoy selections from Father John Wines and hand-crafted dishes from our food & beverage team. More information to come!

wed

dec 15

Seatings begin at 11:00 am Come together with friends and family over a Thanksgiving meal, featuring all your favorites prepared by Chef Michael Powell and the Briar Club culinary team.

PRICING: Adults $48 | Teens $28 | Kids $22 | 2 & Under $4 LOCATION: Clubhouse, 2nd Floor

sat

nov 27

FAMILY GAME SHOW NIGHT

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Get ready for family night out! Come out to the Club for a buffet dinner and an hour-long interactive game show, with prizes for participants! PRICING: Adults $36 | Teens $26 | Kids $24 | 2 & Under $4 LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom

tues

nov 30

PRICING: Adults $35 | Kids $28 LOCATION: Clubhouse, 2nd Floor

WREATH DECORATING

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Enjoy a florist workshop where you create your very own wreath to adorn your home for the holiday season! Includes seasonal appetizers and two drinks. PRICING: $85 per person LOCATION: Azalea Room

SATURDAY WITH SANTA

8:00 am - 9:30 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Santa Claus is coming to the Club for some holiday fun! This outdoor, activity-focused event includes live music, games & activities, and roaming characters! Enjoy plenty of photo opportunities and breakfast foods on-the-go to help you capture every minute of the fun. PRICING: Adults $35 | Kids $25 LOCATION: Briar Lawn

THANKSGIVING BRUNCH

CANDY CRAWL

3:30 pm - 7:30 pm Families are invited to trick or treat in themed rooms throughout the Club. You’ll knock on each door and be surprised at what’s in store! Meet characters, take photos and collect candy. Don’t forget your costume this is trick-or-treating, after all!

dec 11

GINGERBREAD DECORATING

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Let your imagination run wild this holiday season and create the gingerbread house of your dreams at our decorating party! Each family will receive one house included in their reservation, plus all the materials needed to make the house of your dreams. Additional houses can be purchased for $40 each. Parents, please note: this event is not a drop-off event. A parent or guardian must be present throughout the entire event. PRICING: Adults $36 | Kids $24 | 2 & Under $6 LOCATION: Clubhouse, 2nd Floor

Reservations will open 30 days prior.

PRICING: $95 per person LOCATION: Azalea Room

fri

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Make a plan for date night or ladies’ night and join us for a candle making lesson from Love & Make! You’ll design two of your very own candles, featuring seasonal scents, to take back home with you! Light bites and fall treats are included, plus two drink tickets, all candle making supplies and a lesson!

sat

PRICING: $60 per person LOCATION: Clubhouse, 2nd Floor

PRICING: $65 per person LOCATION: Veranda & Briar Lawn

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP

sun

dec 19

HOLIDAY BRUNCH

Seatings begin at 11:00 am Celebrate the season at this elegant brunch, featuring a full buffet with brunch favorites, holiday cocktails, live music, and more. PRICING: TBA LOCATION: Lounge, Terrace & Veranda

fri

dec 31

NYE DISCO BINGO

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Get ready to dance at this discothemed bingo party! This familyfriendly New Year’s Eve party features bingo games, music, cocktails, a buffet dinner, and, of course PRIZES! Finally, we’ll count down to “midnight” before the night is over! PRICING: Adults $48 | Teens $38 | Kids $30 | 2 & Under $10 LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom

We kindly ask for 48 hours notice if you need to cancel your reservation. · Registration is essential for all Club events. Club events, including but not limited to those listed here, do not apply to the a la carte dining minimum.

18 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021

Department Events YOUTH sat sun

oct 1617 sat

FAMILY CAMP OUT

4:00 pm - 9:00 am the next morning Sleep under the stars at this backyard family campout! With group games, s’mores, a scavenger hunt and a movie, plus dinner and breakfast, you’ll enjoy every minute of this outdoors adventure. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

sat

oct 23

sun

nov 14

10:00 am - 11:00 am We’ll have a blast playing, decorating pumpkins and making friends!

sun

nov 21

AGES: 6 & Under PRICING: $15 per person LOCATION: Briar Lawn

TEEN HALLOWEEN POOL PARTY

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Teens are invited to a hauntingly fun pool party. Bring your friends for a wicked good time!

sat

dec 4

nov 7

ETIQUETTE CLASS

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Students will learn confidence, posture, poise, body language, and table manners - just in time for holiday dinners and get-togethers! AGES: 11 & Up PRICING: $85 per person LOCATION: Wine Room

Day Camps

BRIAR FUN DAYS

October 11, November 22-24 & November 26, December 22-23 & December 27-31 Your camper will do arts and crafts, play games, and more. Open to ages 5 & up! TIME: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm PRICING: $65 per child, per day

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm (Ages 5-7) & 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Ages 8-10) Students will learn confidence, posture, poise, body language, and table manners - just in time for holiday dinners and get-togethers!

fri

oct 15

BRIAR ZOO

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm All little explorers are invited to Briar Zoo, where they’ll meet animals up close and learn more about them. AGES: All ages PRICING: $25 per person LOCATION: Briar Lawn

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS GIFT WORKSHOP

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm & 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Come join the youth team as we make some fun Christmas gifts for our family and friends!

fri

dec 10

TEEN UGLY SWEATER BINGO PARTY

fri -sun

oct 2931

thurs

nov 11

nov 13

AGES: 6th Grade & Up PRICING: $20 per person LOCATION: Resort Pool Area

SPORTS CAMP

MIXED DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Friday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Register by Friday, October 22. PRICING: $50 per player LOCATION: Tennis Courts

TBC VS. ROCC PICKLEBALL MATCH Time TBA River Oaks Country Club and The Briar Club will face off in a pickleball paddle battle!

PRO-AM

7:00 am - 7:00 pm It’s time for our biggest tournament of the year! Learn more about the event and everything you need to know on page 15. PRICING: $375 per team LOCATION: Tennis Courts

November 22-24, December 22-23 & December 27-30 Your camper will have a full day of sports fun! Open to ages 7 & up. TIME: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm PRICING: $70 per child, per day

Time TBA Whether you’re a first-time player or a seasoned veteran, this is a great chance to give the game a try and meet fellow members!

PRICING: TBA LOCATION: River Oaks CC

sat

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Teens are invited for bingo. Don your ugliest sweater and dress to impress in your holiday worst!

PICKLEBALL SOCIAL

PRICING: TBA LOCATION: Sports Court

AGES: TBA PRICING: $25 per person LOCATION: General Purpose Room

AGES: 6th Grade & Up PRICING: $20 per person LOCATION: Family Resort Pool

sun

ETIQUETTE CLASS

AGES: 5-7 & 8-10 PRICING: $85 per person LOCATION: Azalea Room

AGES: 5 & Up PRICING: $40 per person LOCATION: Briar Lawn

TODDLER PLAYDATE

oct 23

TENNIS

frisun

dec 3-5

PICKLEBALL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Friday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Register by Friday, November 26 to play in our annual championships! PRICING: $50 per player for first event, $15 per player for addtl. events LOCATION: Sports Court

19 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021

October 2021 S

T Club Dining Youth Aquatics

F 1 SINGLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tennis Courts

11:00 am - 5:00 pm Tennis Courts

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

Tennis

2 SINGLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

MONSTER SPLASH

Fitness

SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

SINGLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

11:00 am - 4:00 pm Tennis Courts

10 SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

BRIAR FUN DAY

PICKLEBALL SOCIAL

8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop off on second floor parking garage

TBA Sports Court

SUNDAY NIGHT COOKOUT

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

4:00 pm - 9:00 am the next morning Briar Lawn

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

SUNDAY BRUNCH

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

FALL FEST

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm *Pool closes at 5:00 pm Veranda & Briar Lawn

10:00 am - 11:00 am Briar Lawn

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Azalea Room

TEEN HALLOWEEN POOL PARTY

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

SUNDAY BRUNCH

SUNDAY NIGHT COOKOUT 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

20 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Family Resort Pool

29 CANDY CRAWL

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

3:30 pm - 7:30 pm Clubhouse 2nd Floor

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

23 TODDLER PLAYDATE

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

24/31

FAMILY CAMP OUT

MIXED DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tennis Courts

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

November 2021 S

Club Dining

Youth

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Clubhouse 2nd Floor

Aquatics RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

Fitness

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

Tennis

TBC VS. ROCC PICKLEBALL MATCH

SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

ETIQUETTE CLASS

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wine Room

CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP

Time TBA River Oaks Country Club

FATHER JOHN WINE DINNER Time TBA Azalea Room

13 PRO-AM

8:00 am - 7:00 pm Tennis Courts

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

ETIQUETTE CLASS

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Azalea Room

21 SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

BRIAR ZOO

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

BRIAR FUN DAYS & SPORTS CAMP

THANKSGIVING BRUNCH

8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on second floor parking garage

Seatings begin at 11:00 am Clubhouse 2nd Floor

28 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

BRIAR FUN DAY 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on second floor parking garage

FAMILY GAME SHOW NIGHT 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Briar Lawn

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Thanksgiving Day Club closes at 2:00 pm

30 WREATH DECORATING WORKSHOP 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Azalea Room

21 / OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2021

December 2021 S

T Club Dining

W 1

T 2

Aquatics

Tennis

3 PICKLEBALL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Youth

Fitness

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tennis Courts

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

S 4 CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS GIFT WORKSHOP

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm & 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm General Purpose Room

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

10 TEEN UGLY SWEATER BINGO PARTY

SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

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

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

11 SATURDAY WITH SANTA 8:00 am - 9:30 am 10:00 am - 11:30 am 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Briar Lawn

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

GINGERBREAD DECORATING

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

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

HOLIDAY BRUNCH

22 BRIAR FUN DAYS & SPORTS CAMP

Seatings begin at 11:00 am Lounge, Terrace & Veranda

25 CHRISTMAS DAY Club Closed

8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on second floor parking garage

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

26 SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

BRIAR FUN DAYS & SPORTS CAMP 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on second floor parking garage

31 BRIAR FUN DAY 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on second floor parking garage

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

22 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021

NYE DISCO BINGO

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

jan 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY Club Closed

take the club WITH YOU

With The Briar Club mobile app, you can: · check in using a virtual membership card · message the front desk · make dining and court reservations · view operational hours · and so much more! Your app login is slightly different than your website login. They are connected through your member number. To get started on the Briar Club mobile app: Search “Briar Club” in the App and Google Play Stores. Our app icon looks like this: Your credentials to log in are: Username: full member number, plus 0 for primary membership holder or 1 for spouse Password: last name (lowercase) Username Example for Member # 54321: Primary Member: 543210 Spouse: 543211

O u r fu tu re is bright with yo u o n o u r team...

Serve on a Club Committee! ANY MEMBER CAN SERVE ON A CLUB COMMITTEE!

This is an exciting time of year: We are beginning the process of recruiting volunteers to serve on 2022 Club Committees. Committees are an excellent way to get involved in the governance of your Club. Committee members help to drive decisions in each department and ensure all Members’ enjoyment of The Briar Club.

Any Member of any membership category is welcome to volunteer for one of our Club committees: Aquatics, Entertainment/Food & Beverage, Finance, Fitness, House/Legal, Membership, Physical Properties, Tennis, and Youth. Each committee consists of roughly ten members and is chaired by one member of the Board of Directors.

TIME COMMITMENT The Finance and Membership Committees meet once per month. The remaining committees meet regularly, as needed. Meetings typically last between 1-1.5 hours. Regular participation is essential to every committee.

COMMITTEE SELECTION Committee selections will be made by Committee Chairs by the end of December 2021. Committee Chairs may limit the number of participants.

DEADLINE There are several easy ways to submit your Committee Volunteer Form! Fill out our form online and submit it directly to us. You can also download the form from our website or pick one up from our front desk, fill it out and email it to Linda Benson at membership@thebriarclub.com. Submit your Committee Volunteer Form for consideration by Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

TH E BR IA R C LU B

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2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF CONTACTS

Dan Carter

Daniel A. Moreno

President

Charles Vetters

General Manager, COO manager@thebriarclub.com

Brett Emerson

Director of Tennis tennisdirector@thebriarclub.com

Vice President, Tennis

Samantha Van Veen, CCM

Amy Patterson

Melissa Stryker

samantha@thebriarclub.com

fitnessdirector@thebriarclub.com

Secretary, Food & Beverage

Assistant General Manager

Director of Fitness

Dustin Wade, CCM

Gina De Pamphilis Director of Youth

Jeff Wood

Chief Financial Officer

Treasurer, Finance

cfo@thebriarclub.com

gina@thebriarclub.com

Brenda Bowman

Linda Benson

Jon Diller

membership@thebriarclub.com

poolmanager@thebriarclub.com

Physical Properties

Michael Powell, CEC

Allison Wagner

Kenneth Held

chef@thebriarclub.com

communications@thebriarclub.com

Jeana Auger

Rocio Contreras

cateringdirector@thebriarclub.com

billing@thebriarclub.com

Ex-Officio

Rachael Goydan

House/Legal

Jay Hellums Aquatics

David Huff Membership

Duy Nguyen Fitness

Kim Wilson Youth

Director of Membership

Executive Chef

Director of Catering

Director of Aquatics

Marketing & Communications

Member Billing