The Briar Club 2022 Q3 Newsletter

THE

Briar Club

Member Newsletter

JULY - SEPTEMBER 2022

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 Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Lounge Bar

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

YOUTH

AQUATICS

Family Grill & Terrace

Hideout

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

Family Resort Pool

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

Ages 6 & Up

Lounge Dining

Barracuda Café & Breezes Sports Bar

Kids Club

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

May 23 - August 19 Monday Closed Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

DINNER Tuesday - Thurs-

August 19 - September 10 Monday Closed Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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

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

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Ages 1 - 5

Nursery

6 weeks - 1 year Sunday-Monday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday Thursday

May 23 - August 19 Monday Closed Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm August 19 - September 30 Monday Closed 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 Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Table of Contents FROM THE GM FROM THE PRESIDENT MEmbership AQUATICS FITNESS TENNIS YOUTH CLUB EVENTS CALENDARS Club News

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FROM THE

General Manager DA N I EL A . M O R EN O, G EN ERA L MANAG ER/C O O daniel.moreno@thebriarclub.com

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ummertime is upon us, and the Club is in full motion. In April, we set a record for food and beverage revenue, and in May, we broke the record for overall Club total revenue. The two months combined produced over 1.8 million dollars in food and beverage revenue. This brings our year-to-date total food and beverage revenue to over 5 million dollars.

Chef is doing all he can to keep menu prices reasonable, as the Club is not immune to overall inflation. The cost of some products has doubled in some cases. For example, we’ve seen very large increases with seafood, as the cost to fuel fishing ships, as well as the labor shortage has put a burden on the seafood industry. If you were to drive down to the Bay, you will notice very few shrimping boats at work as you might have seen 3-4 years ago. Since 2019, the cost of eggs has doubled, and the price of limes has increased by 313%. We are seeing inflation not only in food and beverage but in all areas and we are doing our best to manage those costs when those products make it to you. The great news is the Club continues to perform well financially and our cash position is very strong.

The success of the Briar Club has put us in an incredible position, we are now on a membership waitlist. Congratulations to our membership director Linda Benson for achieving this goal. So, what happens next? If an equity member resigns, a membership will open for the next person on the wait list after they make it through our membership process. The waitlist is growing and it continues to grow daily. The Club’s exclusivity will continue to become stronger making The Briar Club a huge asset for our current members. Be proud of your Club!

Recently our Chief Financial Officer, Dustin Wade, accepted another position in Upstate, New York. Dustin played a huge part transitioning our accounting department to what it is today. We wish Dustin the very best in his next chapter. Kari Foster will become part of the Briar Club family as our new CFO in August. She comes to us from Desert Horizons Country Club, in Indian Wells, California. Kari also spent time at Long Beach Yacht Club and Troon Golf. We are excited to welcome Kari to Texas.

For those of you who haven’t met our new fitness director, RJ Pratt, please make sure you stop by and do so. RJ joined us from the Landings Club in Savannah, Georgia where he led a successful nationally recognized fitness program. RJ will play a huge role with the development of our wellness and fitness programs here at the Club. We welcome RJ, his wife Jamie, and their 1-year-old daughter Caroline to the Briar Club.

In other staff news, with the huge increase in operational revenue, the Club currently has a total of just under 300 employees.

For those that don’t know, our new employees go through a very thorough process before being hired. From drug tests, to employee orientations, our HR department stays busy ensuring we have the right staff for our membership. Thank you to all those that donated to Roosmery’s GoFundMe account. A total of 54K has been donated so far. If you haven’t, and are interested in donating to Roosmery, please contact our Assistant General Manager, Samantha Van Veen. For those that don’t know, Roosmery has been with the Club for over 24 years. She beat breast cancer in 2019 but unfortunately the cancer returned in her liver, lungs, and brain. Roosmery is the true definition of what makes a private Club so special, and we will continue to stand right beside her as she battles again.

Enjoy your summer vacations as we look forward to an incredible fall!

Daniel Moreno

General Manager/C.O.O.

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FROM THE

President

J EFF WO O D, 202 2 P R ES I D ENT B OAR D O F D I R EC TO RS

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he Club is in full swing for the summer, and the activity you see all around you is indicative of the Club’s strong financial and strategic position. We have tremendous positive momentum as we strive to meet the needs of the current membership and position the Club to continue to draw strong interest from across the community.

The Club is in a very healthy financial position. We have over $6 million of cash on the balance sheet, which will allow us to fund the current slate of capital projects and consider future growth plans without the need for near-term assessments. The cash balance results in part from our robust membership growth over the past two years. We recently hit our membership cap, and now, for the first time in recent memory, are building a waiting list for new members. The cash balance has also benefited from strong dining and event revenue. In fact, the Club reported an all-time record for food and beverage revenues in April of this year. We are also working to refinance the Club’s existing debt balance to allow for lower interest payments and greater financing flexibility.

A little later this year the Club will break ground on a number of capital projects to expand our service offerings, and improve the look and functionality of existing areas of the Club. Our new pickle-ball complex on the roof of the parking garage is slightly delayed due to city permitting backlogs, but installation of the courts, new restrooms and covered seating areas is expected to begin soon. We’ve ordered a very attractive European red clay for courts 8 and 9, and continue to expect that project to be complete in October. Finally, work to renovate and deepen the front lap pool is expected to kick-off in the fall. As part of that project, new decking and green space will be added. The designs look amazing, and will transform that part of the Club to another “destination area” for members.

I want to close this letter with a story about what makes the Briar Club such a special place. One of our longtime and much-loved servers is currently battling cancer, and her treatments have made it impossible for her to continue working. A GoFundMe site was set up for her, and notice was sent out to a few Briar Club members. In five days, just through word of mouth, the Briar Club community raised over $50,000 to help her. I’ll be honest: there have been some taxing times over the past year. The board has made some tough decisions and has received a lot of feedback from concerned members. That comes with the territory and is what we signed up for as board members, but it can also be difficult. Then something like this happens, and I am reminded all over again what an honor and privilege it is to serve this membership. I’m proud to be a part of this community. If you would like information on how you can help or to get the GoFundMe site, please reach out to Samantha Van Veen.

Have a great summer.

Jeff Wood

2022 President, Board of Directors

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Membership

L I N DA B EN SO N, D I R EC TO R linda@thebriarclub.com

WELCOME TO

Summer

AT THE BRIAR CLUB

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!

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. 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.

Thank you for helping to make The Briar Club an enjoyable place for everyone!

LITTLE ONES ARE

Here

!

Join us in welcoming the newest and cutest members of the Briar Club! The top picture shows Atticus Mark Blessinger. We also welcome, John Anthony Tringhese, (who goes by “Jack”) on bottom. So excited to celebrate with the Blessinger and Tringhese families!

If you would like your little one featured in the next newsletter, please send their name, birth date and a photo to communications@thebriarclub.com!

IN

Memoriam

We are saddened by the passing of Robert Ross, who was a member since 2005, and William V. Garrett, who was a member since 1981.

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Welcome NEW MEMBERS!

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of The Briar Club family!

Brett & Brigid Bingham James & Allison Pearce Patrick Yarborough & Lauren Leigh Veillon Dillon & Katherine MacDonald Robert Mueller & Linda Brown Joshua & Jessica Solera Richard & Susan Quarles Joseph & Kathryn Cornelison Jordan & Lindsay Hirsch Daniel Arnoldy & Lucie Harte Robert & Allison Cozart Lindsey Aldrich Christopher & Heather Powers Kelli & Allen Orr

Daniel & Nandita Kennedy Kyle & Brittany McQuire Todd & Bailey Falk Chantell Preston & Jennifer Piwonka John & Cherie Lindley Walter Eeds Kevin Richardson & Teresa Cabello Katherine Cancelmo Ian & Claire Virga Matthew & Ana Paula Maynard Cary & Kathleen Feller Daniel & Courtney Fertig Mackenzie & Allison Schaffer Anthony & Paola McMaken

Aquatics

J o n D i l l er, D I R EC TO R poolmanager@thebriarclub.com

USA

Swimming AT TH E BRIAR CLUB

The club is excited to offer another year of USA club level swimming at The Briar Club with Inspire Aquatics. Anyone who is interested in becoming a stronger swimmer and improving, while having the option to compete at meets throughout the winter is welcome to join.

J R . GUARD 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 with Coach Mike at mike@inspireswimmingclub.com Trial Period There will be a 2 week trial period starting August 22nd through September 2nd 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 Briar Club aquatics page.

AT T H E B R I AR C LUB The Junior Guard Program teaches children and teens between the ages of 7-14 how to detect & assist distressed swimming victims, make rescues, use lifeguarding equipment, make basic rescues, and the fundamentals of CPR and First Aid. This is a great introduction to lifeguarding, and is full of life-saving information for kids to learn about.

The Jr. Guard at the Briar Club is offered Tuesday-Thursday on July 12th through the 14th from 3:00 pm 4:30 pm and is $50 for all 3 days.

G R EAT S EASO N

Barracudas!

We are so proud of all our Barracudas! They learned life-long skills, made lasting relationships, and achieved so much this year as they brought home our 9th consecutive undefeated swim season. The Briar Club Barracudas battled Houston Country Club, The Forest Club, The Houstonian, Lakeside Country Club, and Houston Racquet Club-- great season everyone!

L EAR N TO SWI M P RO G RAMS

We also wanted to recognize all of our Barracuda Swim Team Coaches for their enthusiasm, dedication, and determination to our swimmers of all ages. In addition, we couldn’t have a season without our amazing swim team parents who volunteered at meets, coordinated practice schedules, and showed up in the crazy Texas heat to support and cheer on our swimmers each meet. We thank you and want you to know how much it means to us and our swimmers! Thanks for a wonderful and exciting season. See you next year!

FOR THE KIDS: All group and private swimming lessons will continue throughout the summer and then into the fall/winter. Sign up for after school times now to reserve your spot! Please contact Gloria at swim@thebriarclub. com to sign up and check for availability.

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Fitness

R J P RAT T , D I R EC TO R rjpratt@thebriarclub.com

Introducing

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Members, please join us in welcoming our new Director of Fitness, RJ Pratt, to the Briar Club family!

He comes to us from Savannah, Georgia, where he previously served as Fitness Manager for The Landings Club since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science-Health Fitness from Central Michigan University and a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University.

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FUN FACTS AbOUT RJ RJ married his high school sweetheart, Jamie. Texas is their fourth state to live in, as they have lived in Michigan, Florida, Georgia, and Texas. RJ is also left-handed. He went to Goodrich High School in Michigan, which stands out as being the only school in the nation to have the mascot, “Martians” which is named after the Greek god of war and guardian of agriculture, “Mars”.

Refo rm er PI LAtES

N EW T RA I N ER

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MEET TRACY! Tracy Procel is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor here at The Briar Club.

Why Choose Reformer Pilates?

IMPROVE YOUR STRENGTH TARGETING YOUR CORE, BACK, GLUTES & QUADRICEPES GAIN BETTER FLEXIBILITY & BALANCE FEEL BETTER WITH GREATER FOCUS, COORDINATION, POSTURE & BODY ALIGNMENT

We have several ‘group’ reformer classes throughout the week- check the Briar Club APP under ‘Pilates Signups’- each 1 hour session is $35/per person with a max. of 6 people per class.

P erso n a l iz ed

Workouts

fo r yo u

We have 4 certified reformer instructors who would be happy to meet with you one-on-one, as a duet or trio for a more personalized reformer pilates session.

Pricing varies.

Juliana Beladera Sarah K Hannegan Marcia Alexander Pris Foster

Please reach out to RJ Pratt or Cathy Staerker for contact information of the instructors! @ rjpratt@thebriarclub.com @ tracyprocel@gmail.com

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She enjoys sharing her fitness knowledge with her clients and is passionate about helping them find a lifestyle that aligns with their goals. She is excited to help you with muscle gain, strength endurance, weight loss, active aging, functional fitness or whatever your fitness goals may be.

Tracy will guide you to help reach your goals, no matter your age or fitness level.

CLASSES Sweat Lab Thursdays, 8:15 - 9:00 am Studio C Spin & Strength Fridays, 8:00 - 9:00 am Studio B/C Body Blast Fridays, 9:15- 10:00 am Studio B Tracy is also available for personal training! Please contact us to schedule a session.

Tennis

B r e t t Em erso n, D I R EC TO R tennisdirector@thebriarclub.com

To ur n a m ent & Le agu e

Junior C lu b Red Ball Division 8 & Under:

1st Place: Logan Martinez 2nd Place: Emerson Hurst 3rd Place: Rosie LeVasseur

Organge Ball Division 10 & Under: 1st Place: Arthur Kramer 2nd Place: Jay LeVasseur 3rd Place: Joey Ray

Green Ball Division 12 & Under: 1ST Place: George Markwort 2nd Place: Zaden Espinoza 3rd Place: Helen Campbell

Yellow Ball Division Age 12:

Doubles Club Championships

Men’s MemberGuest

Men’s Club Champions:

Sampras Flight Champions:

Scott Sanders & John Stiver

Keith Rassin & John Nelson

Men’s Club Finalists:

Sampras Flight Finalists:

Eddy Blanton Jr & Robby Avery

Nick Shum & Jay Schrote

Ladies’ Club Champions:

Agassi Flight Champions:

Angela Bowers & Valerie Volpi

John Stiver & Juan Carlos Herrera

Ladies’ Finalists: Emma Nguyen & Mary Volf

Clay

Winners

League Winners Tuesday Night Men’s: Dennis Hellwig

Thursday Night Men’s: Sean Daichman

Wednesday Night Ladies’: Teshia Judkins

Singles Ladder Men’s: Sean Daichman

Agassi Flight Finalists: William Stukenberg & Ben Lundquist

C o u rt P ro j ec t

Singles Ladder Ladies’: Jennifer Warren

“The Briar Club is aiming to commence construction on 2 new Clay-Tech clay courts near the end of Summer ‘22. These clay courts differentiate from our hard courts, as they will be softer on user’s joints and bodies, significantly cooler, less impacted by weather, and will allow members of all demographics to further challenge and advance their abilities. We will be the only club in HTX with euro-red ClayTech courts and one of the very few sites in the US; Rancho Valencia in San Diego being one of the more notable sites.

These courts will provide another premium amenity for TBC membership to utilize and will be a great asset for the racquet sports facility in general. We look forward to continuing to grow our offerings and pursuing further facility advancements.” -Brett Emerson, Director of Tennis

1ST Place: Henry Kramer 2nd Place: Henry Brenckmann 3rd Place: Jackson Ray

Yellow Ball Division Age 18: 1ST Place: Vince Volf 2nd Place: Topher McCord 3rd Place: Clayton Cox James Broach Sportsmanship Award: George Markwort

N ew B ra n d s @ t h e B ri a r S h o p Introducing....Straight Down and Uomo Sport at the Briar Shop! Stop in today to shop for gear from Lululemon, Peter Millar, Bloq UV, Nike, Adidas, and Diadora.

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LIL’ KID PLAYDATE – PLAYDOUGH PARTY

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FRIDAY FUN NIGHT NINJA WARRIOR & POPSICLES

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Ages: 5 & Up Pricing: $20 per person Location: Briar Lawn

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LIL’ KID PLAYDATE

Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am Ages: 3 - 5 Pricing: $15 per child Location: Briar Lawn

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CHARACTER BRUNCH – PJ MASK

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TEEN POOL & KARAOKE PARTY

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KIDS NIGHT OUT – LEGO PARTY

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Let’s have fun with a rainbow of play dough, with themed accessories to spark creativity!

Race through the course as many times, race against friends, enjoy a cool popsicle once you have finished the course!

Lets run and play on the lawn! Fun games and activities all toddlers will enjoy.

Parents and kids are welcome to enjoy brunch with our favorite PJ Mask friends!

Teens (11 and up) come enjoy swimming with friends. There will be food, desserts, and karaoke for the brave.

Drop off event. Kids will have dinner, do a variety of Lego challenges, and enjoy a sweet treat!

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Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am Ages: 3 & Up Pricing: $20 per child Location: General Purpose Room

Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Ages: 2 & Up Pricing: $20 per person Location: Magnolia Ballroom Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Ages: 11 & Up Pricing: $20 per child Location: Family Pool Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ages: 5 & Up Pricing: $30 per child Location: Magnolia Ballroom

Fun

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UPC O M I N G

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

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Join us every Friday night in July to hear live music poolside!

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LOCATION: Family Resort Pool

MARVEL BINGO 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Avengers Assemble! Report to The Briar Club for Bingo games, food fit for heroes of all kinds, prizes ,and more! All are welcome to play and we encourage everyone to dress up as their favorite Avenger! Enjoy a DJ and photobooth to show off your smooth moves and awesome costume!

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LABOR DAY LUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Enjoy the day off and lounge poolside with cookouts and friends.

The Club will come alive with face painting, bounce houses, entertainment, games & activities, and live music. Plus, the return of our kid favorite... soda toss!

PRICING: Adults $24 | Teens $22 | Kids $16 | 2 & Under $1 LOCATION: Family Resort Pool

The buffet will open at 5pm and games will begin promptly at 5:30pm.

LABOR DAY DINNER: WHITE PARTY

PRICING: Adults $38 | Teens $28| Kids $26 | 2 & Under $6 LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This year please join us for “all white party”-- get your best whites out and enjoy a surf and turf buffet as we end the day relaxing and enjoying time with friends and family.

Barracuda Café will be open in between buffets for limited a la carte service!

sun

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4TH OF JULY LUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Today is all about the stars and stripes! Enjoy cookouts, live music, visits from your favorite characters, face painting, a waterslide, “bubble wranglers”, entertainment & more!

PRICING: Adults $24 | Teens $22 | Kids $16 | 2 & Under $1 LOCATION: Family Resort Pool

4TH OF JULY DINNER 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Barracuda Café will be open in between buffets for limited a la carte service!

PRICING: Adults $30 | Teens $24 | Kids $18 | 2 & Under $4 LOCATION: Family Resort Pool

PRICING: Adults $42 | Teens $24 | Kids $18 | 2 & Under $4 LOCATION: Family Resort Pool

KID’S COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF MICHAEL 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hey kids! Learn with Chef Michael and cook dinner for your family! The Briar club is hosting a kid’s cooking class inside the Briar Club kitchens.

After the lesson, kids will serve what they have prepared to 2 guests of their choosing inside the Azalea.

PRICING: $95 per child AGES: 8 & up LOCATION: Briar Club Kitchens

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aug 19

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer’s almost over, but the party is just starting! Join us for our biggest back to school bash ever!

Enjoy a dinner buffet, music, games, and giveaways as we kiss summer goodbye.

Please note the Family Resort Pool will be reserved for this event.

PRICING: Adults $32 | Teens $24 | Kids $20 | 2 & Under $6 LOCATION: Family Resort Pool

Sept 16

LOBSTER NIGHT 6:00 pm

Enjoy an indulgent evening out with this beloved Club tradition.

We look forward to hosting you for live Maine lobster, prime rib, seafood dishes and more.

You can register with Reception for the seating times below: 6 pm, 6:30 pm, 8 pm, and 8:30 pm.

Please note the Lounge is adults only.

PRICING: $95/person, wine pairings are available for additional $35

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BRIAR SPORTS CAMP: WEEK 2

Aquatics

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FUNTASTIC CAMP: WEEK 1

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Drop-off on third floor parking garage

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm Family Resort Pool

SUNDAY NIGHT COOKOUT

4TH OF JULY DINNER COOKOUT

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

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

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

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

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

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

5 PICKLEBALL SUMMER LEAGUE

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tennis Court 2 & Sports Court

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RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

8 FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tennis Court 2 & Sports Court

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9 LIL’ KID PLAYDATE: PLAYDOUGH PARTY 9:00 am - 10:00 am Generral Purpose Room

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Drop-off on third floor parking garage

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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tennis Court 2 & Sports Court

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

FRIDAY FUN NIGHT: NINJA WARRIOR & POPCYCLES

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Briar Lawn

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Pool

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

FUNTASTIC CAMP: WEEK 3 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

8:30 am - 2:00 pm

SUNDAY NIGHT COOKOUT

FUNTASTIC CAMP: WEEK 4

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

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM

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

SUNDAY BRUNCH

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

SUNDAY NIGHT COOKOUT

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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tennis Court 2 & Sports Court

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8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Drop-off on third floor parking

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Drop-off on third floor parking garage

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PICKLEBALL SUMMER LEAGUE

LIL’ KID PLAYDATE

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tennis Court 2 & Sports Court

9:00 am - 10:00 am Briar Lawn

FUNTASTIC CAMP: WEEK 6 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Drop-off on third floor parking

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

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

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

KIDS COOKING CLASS 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Azalea Ballroom

8 BRIAR SPORTS CAMP: WEEK 7 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Drop-off on third floor parking garage

9 PICKLEBALL SUMMER LEAGUE

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tennis Court 2 & Sports Court

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

FUNTASTIC CAMP: WEEK 7 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Drop-off on third floor parking

15 FUNTASTIC CAMP: WEEK 8 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Drop-off on third floor parking

16 PICKLEBALL SUMMER LEAGUE

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tennis Court 2 & Sports Court

17 RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Family Resort Pool

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

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

SUNDAY NIGHT COOKOUT

22 FALL JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMS BEGIN Tennis Courts

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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tennis Court 2 & Sports Court

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

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

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CHARACTER BRUNCH

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

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30 PICKLEBALL SUMMER LEAGUE

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Tennis Court 2 & Sports Court

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

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

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RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

Youth

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

Aquatics Fitness Tennis

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

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LABOR DAY LUNCH COOKOUT

7 RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Family Resort Pool

TEEN POOL AND KARAOKE PARTY

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Family Pool

LABOR DAY DINNER COOKOUT 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool

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6:00 pm TBC Restaurants

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

KID’S NIGHT OUT- LEGO PARTY

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

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SUNDAY BRUNCH

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

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

24 PACIFIC NORTHWEST WINE DINNER

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

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SUNDAY BRUNCH

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7:00 pm

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Club News QUARTERLY

Leadership AWARD MORGAN MUSHINSKI Youth Coordinator

C O N G RAT U LAT I O NS

Scholarship

WI N N ERS

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.

Alexis Tzul

Lennyn Perez

Kasey Riascos

“Morgan organizes, plans, and manages summer programming all with a smile! She is consistantly helping other departments, is always positive, and such a hard worker”

EMPLOYEES of the

Month

February 2022 JASON URUSKI A La Carte 5 years

“Jason is friendly, hardworking, and most of all, dedicated. He makes everyone around him feel at home and is such a joy to work with”

MArch 2022

Alexis will be a freshman at Houston Community College.

He is looking forward to meeting new people and coming out of his comfort zone. Alixis has a passion for building Gundam models, which are intricate Japanese robots.

Lennyn will be a sophmore at Texas Tech University. He is excited for another year as a Red Raider, and to continue to further his education.

Kasey will be a sophmore at Sam Houston State University. She enjoys learning about Criminal Justice, and has a great apreciation for knowledge gained through others in organizations and curriculums she is a part of.

Currently her favorite hobby is traveling, which introduces her to different cultures and lifestyles.

FERNANDO MARTINEZ Maintence 5 years

“Fernando is a positive hard worker. He always volunteers to help complete tasks and I know I can count on him always.”

April 2022 MICHELLE BUI Accounting AP 5 years

“Michelle is always friendly, helpful, and has a positive attitude. She is very patient and professional, and she always follows up with you!”

stars!

LO O K I N G FO R SH I N I N G

We’re always looking to recognize our star employees! Is there a staff member who has really made an impact on your Club experience? If you notice an exceptional staff member, drop us a note in the Compliments & Comments section of our mobile app and we’ll help spread the word!

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 DO I MAKE A DONATION? 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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THE BRIAR CLUB 2603 TI M M O N S LAN E H O U STO N , T X 77027 T H EB R I A RC LU B . C O M ( 71 3 ) 62 2 - 36 67

2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Wood

President, Physical Properties

Duy Nguyen

Vice President, Tennis

Marian Hilpert Secretary, Youth

Jay Hellums

Treasurer, Finance

Dan Carter Ex-Officio

Rachael Goydan Membership

Amy Munger

Food & Beverage

Belle Petkas Aquatics

Melissa Stryker House/Legal

Kim Wilson Fitness

STAFF CONTACTS Daniel A. Moreno General Manager, COO

daniel.moreno@thebriarclub.com

Brett Emerson Director of Tennis

tennisdirector@thebriarclub.com

Samantha Van Veen, CCM RJ Pratt Assistant General Manager

Director of Fitness

samantha@thebriarclub.com

rjpratt@thebriarclub.com

Chief Financial Officer

Director of Youth

cfo@thebriarclub.com

kidsclub@thebriarclub.com

Linda Benson

Jon Diller

Director of Membership

Director of Aquatics

membership@thebriarclub.com

poolmanager@thebriarclub.com

Michael Powell, CEC

Brooke Beatty

Executive Chef

Marketing & Communications

chef@thebriarclub.com

communications@thebriarclub.com

Amanda Hough

Phaedra Harris

Director of Catering

cateringdirector@thebriarclub.com

Member Billing

billing@thebriarclub.com