The Briar Club Newsletter: October-December 2013

Briar Club THE

Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2013

Club Information Hours of OPERATION OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (713) 622-3667

FAMILY POOL

October 1-27 Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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

TENNIS COURTS Monday-Friday 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

SNACK BAR

October 1-27 Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

BRIAR SHOP

Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday-Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

KIDS CLUB

Monday

By Reservation Only 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday-Saturday 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

THE LOFT (AGES 7 & UP)

Tuesday-Thursday 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

THE LOFT (AGES 4-6)

Tuesday-Friday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am & 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

LOUNGE DINING Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday 11:30 am - 10:00 pm Saturday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

GRILLE DINING (LUNCH) Tuesday-Friday 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Saturday 11:30 am - 5:30 pm Sunday Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

GRILLE DINING (DINNER) Tuesday-Friday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Table of

CONTENTS

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Manager's Letter President's Letter Membership

Master Plan Employees

Club Events Aquatics Fitness Tennis Youth

Mission STATEMENT

The Briar Club

is a member-owned, recreational and social club where a community of families and individuals enjoy the highest standards of AQUATICS, FITNESS, TENNIS, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, and QUALITY CUISINE. All programs are presented in attractive surroundings and a comfortable atmosphere, with superior service provided by a highly competent professional staff.

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THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013

A LETTER FROM THE

Club Manager (713) 622-3667 | MANAGER@THEBRIARCLUB.COM

During Phase One, the only changes to your day-to-day use of the Club will be that we’ll all be parking in our expanded employee parking lot and entering the Club from the gate next to where the Gazebo is located (on the north part of our campus). All club amenities will stay intact, with the exception of your ability to host private banquets. The Lounge and Grille dining rooms will stay fully operational throughout our construction period. Once our parking garage is completed and we begin parking in it, we’ll begin construction of our clubhouse, which will rest on the footprint left by the temporary parking lot. Please reference the Master Plan Update on page 6 of this newsletter for the full details and phases of our exciting project.

RICHARD A. LAREAU, CCM, CCE General Manager/C.O.O. MASTER PLAN CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

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ow, what a great party we all had at the Throw Down Before the Tear Down celebration the last week of August. I’ve had so many members comment to me that they felt it was one of the best parties the Club has ever had. With over 640 members and guests attending, it was by far the largest event in the decade that I’ve been manager of this great club. I believe one of the reasons for all the enjoyment is due to the anticipation of the beginning of construction of our Master Plan Project.

As of the penning of this communiqué, the demolition of the north half of our clubhouse is a few weeks away. If all stays on due course, we’ll be able to watch the wrecking ball swing by the end of October. I’ll send out numerous notices of the actual date and time so all who wish to witness the epic event will be able to do so. Many members are asking about the sequence of construction and what club services and amenities will be disrupted during each of the three building phases.

CLUB PHONES AND INTERNET WILL BE OUT OF ORDER On Sunday, October 13, Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15, the Club’s phones and internet will be out of order. The Club will be open and functioning as normal, but the outages will be due to the necessity of relocating our server room which hosts our phones and internet panels.

We’re hoping all goes smoothly and everything should be back to normal on Wednesday, October 16. The only number that will be functioning will be the Club’s main number, 713-622-3667, which will be answered on a handheld cell phone by our receptionist. We’ll be using portable walkietalkies to communicate around the Club during this interim. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Due to this switch over, the Club’s administrative offices will be closed Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th, and the Lounge will be closed Tuesday for both lunch and dinner.

RECORD MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT YEAR 2013 Congratulations to our entire membership for your desire to talk up The Briar Club to your family members, neighbors and business associates and inviting them to join our membership family. This sense of enthusiasm is the essential component driving our club to the success we are experiencing today. We are fortunate to have Linda Benson as the Club’s Membership Director, but her efforts alone are not responsible for the record year we have just achieved. The energy of our club comes from you, our membership, and is directly connected to your desire to reach out

and share the stories of your enjoyment while at the Club with your special friends and associates.

There is a big buzz around town and in our community about our impending Master Plan project that has given many a reason to pause and take note of The Briar Club. However, newer and bigger buildings alone are not the catalyst that drives this energy. It is your personal dayto-day experiences and the relationships you have and make with your family, fellow members and club staff that is at the core of our being. It is our Family Focus and sense of Club Community that creates the synergy and is the foundation of our values. It is paramount that this energy be sustained and continue into the future. We are now in our fiscal year of 2014. The dollars we are collecting from our membership drive are flowing directly into our Master Plan project. It is my hope and plan that your energy and enthusiasm will be cause for another record year. We can all make it happen together.

NEW NEWSLETTER FORMAT With the addition of Chloe Trammel to our communications team, it has brought us the opportunity to layout and publish our newsletter in-house and make it more affordable to once again mail this to you all at your homes. Chloe and Casey Newman, our Director of Administration and Communications, have attempted to re-brand the magazine and streamline its content, making it easier to read and more informative. Please give us your feedback. Chloe has put a lot of thoughtful work into this and we all hope it will achieve our goal. You can e-mail your comments directly to Chloe at communications@thebriarclub.com.

Please continue to give me your feedback about your club experiences. As I’ve said earlier in this communiqué, your happiness surrounding your day-to-day activities and relationships are directly connected to our club’s success.

At your service;

RICHARD A. LAREAU, CCM, CCE

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A LETTER FROM THE

Club President

The closing of our construction loan and commencement of our Master Plan project is not the only historic news for 2013. In 2013, our club has experienced an unprecedented number of new members. We have admitted 87 new members in 2013! During fiscal year 2013, we have also experienced record membership revenues in excess of $1.5 million! We fully intend to maintain this momentum into our next fiscal year.

Our initiation fee for Equity Resident membership will soon be increased yet again as a result of our successful Master Plan campaign.

HOWARD CORDRAY Briar Club President

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t has been a historic year for The Briar Club! In October we will close on our $17 million construction loan and commence Phase One of our Master Plan project. Next year, we plan to have our new parking garage, new six lane lap pool, and men's locker room and lounge expansion completed. Phase Two of our Master Plan for our new clubhouse, Kid's Club, and tennis courts will begin immediately thereafter. We are hopeful to complete Phase Three, which includes the new recreational pool and Barefoot CafĂŠ, by the fall of 2015. We are all very excited to begin construction!

We will be planning several fun events to celebrate the completion of various segments of our Master Plan Project. Be on the look-out for announcements of these events, as you will no doubt want to be a part of them.

Last but not least, in September, we completed our Food and Beverage survey. We will soon be sharing the results with you and the course of action our club management intends to take in response to this survey. Please know that we are determined to have a Food and Beverage program that is appealing and satisfying to all members. The Board of Directors and management are committed to find ways to improve.

Please continue to fill out comment cards when you dine at the Club. These comment cards are very helpful to our management.

Although this will be my last newsletter, and my year serving you as Club President will soon be over, my desire to improve our Club and our membership experience will never fade. Thank you for all of your support. I look forward to seeing you at our annual meeting in November!

In MEMORIAM JAMES BROACH RICHARD OHLS FRANK SMITH

Congratulations!

CAROLINE GRACE McCONOMY 7 lbs, 3 oz, 20 inches The Briar Club welcomes one of our newest members: CAROLINE GRACE McCONOMY, born to Andrew and Meghan McConomy on August 9th, 2013. The new proud parents are "completely in love" and "feel completely blessed." Congratulations to the McConomy family!

Happy BIRTHDAY!

See you around the Club, HOWARD CORDRAY GINNY FILIPPONE Ginny Filippone recently celebrated her 7th birthday at the Club! She is excited to finally be old enough for The Loft. Happy Birthday Ginny!

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THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013

Membership (713) 552-2159 | LINDA@THEBRIARCLUB.COM

Welcome NEW MEMBERS!

Help us welcome members who joined the Club in July, August, and September.

Lindsey & Hooman Amiralai

Craig & Ashley Klaasmeyer

William & Laurence Anderson

Bryan & Amanda Melvin

Jonathan & Julie Axelrad

Bart & Julie Moore

Michael & Laura Bartolotta

Russell Murrell & Claire Smith

Eric & Ashley Blossman

Robert & Hunter Norris

Brian & Margaret Bravo

Pete & Martine Patterson

Ansley & Stephen Buttram

Kim & Stephen Perich

Andrew & Anne Calder

Joseph & Janell Reniers

Courtney Caswell

Reem Renno & Firas Mussa

Elsa & Darren Chapman

Margaret & Andres Sanchez

Sean & Linda Daichman

Heather & Ash Shepherd

Hollie & David Fulghum

Millie Stelzig

Scott & Laura Fuselier

Frances & John Taplett

Kevin & Sherrill Garland

Julie & William Thomas

Panos & Tricia Georgiou

Roger Trapnell & Stephanie Millikan

William & Annette Gregory

Monte Tinkham & Denise Skyler

Jeffrey & Brooke Gunst

William & Courtney Toomey

Christy & Ben Hartman

John & Carrie Vallone

Dennis & Joy Hellwig

Sujata Venkatraman & Robert Pascoe

Matthew Henneman & Carolyn Roch

Robert & Mary Jane Wakefield

Richard & Susan Hill

Lars & Niccole White

Marian & Tim Hilpert

Membership REWARDS PROGRAM

It's never been more rewarding to sponsor your friends as new Briar Club members.

1. Each time you sponsor a new member, you will receive a $250 non-dues credit on your statement (which applies to everything but dues and the assessment).

2. If you sponsor three new members between now and December, you will receive a 50% reduction in your dues for 6 months.

3. If you sponsor five new members, you will receive a 50% reduction in your dues for 12 months.

Any category of membership can sponsor a new member to the Club.

If you should have questions about the program, please contact Linda Benson at membership@thebriarclub.com or (713) 622-3667.

Membership

UPDATE

LINDA BENSON Membership Director Congratulations Briar Club members! YOU did it!

What an exiciting year this has been! Not only did you vote for the Master Plan project last November, but you sure showed us that you want your friends here as well! 87 new members joined last year! A simple slogan, Linda Loves Leads, was created by Briar Club members - and I can't thank you enough for all of the leads that you sent to me.

This year, we also started our membership rewards program, which has been very successful.

Currently, one Briar Club member is enjoying a year of half-dues and six members are enjoying six months of half-dues because of this program! If you are not familiar with the program, I encourage you to participate!

Please read the accompanying section to learn more about the program.

I would like to end by thanking you again for such an amazing year. Do you think that we can do it again next year? We absolutely can! A new thermostat poster will be out in October. Let's color it red!

I'll see you around the Club, LINDA BENSON THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013

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Master Plan

This new addition to our newsletter will be your source for quarterly Master Plan updates.

On Thursday, August 29, the Board of Directors and Building Committee broke ground and the membership celebrated at the Thow Down Before the Tear Down celebration!

Master Plan

SCHEDULE Phase I OCT 2013- NOV 2013 Demolish Clubhouse and Build Temporary Parking OCT 2013 - APR 2014 Construct New Parking Garage Construct Fitness Center Addition Construct New Lap Pool

Phase II APR 2014 - JUN 2015 Construct New 42,000 Sq. Ft. Clubhouse SEP 2014 - MAR 2015 Construct New Kids Club and Teen Center MAR 2015 - JUN 2015 Construct Three New Tennis Courts

Phase III SEP 2015 - APR 2016 Construct New Recreational Pool SEP 2015 - MAR 2016 Construct Barefoot Café (Poolside Dining) SEP 2015 - DEC 2015 Construct Sky Bridge (across Timmons from Garage)

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THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013

Manager of MERIT It is my pleasure to award the Manager of Merit recognition to our Director of Human Resources, Taisa Reina. Taisa came to The Briar Club over a year ago to head up one of the Club's most important departments. She brought with her a calm and nurturing yet steady demeanor that ensures all our employees have a workplace that is supportive and provides all the tools necessary for them to be successful in their roles at the Club.

TAISA REINA DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Taisa was born in Panama, and has been living in Houston for the past 4 years. She has been a HR professional working in the hospitality industry for 8 years. Her daughter attends the High School for Performing and Visual Arts. Please help me thank Taisa for her enthusiasm she brings to the Club and for the professionalism with which she approaches her job every day.

Employees The Briar Club Awarded

DISTINCTION

RICHARD A. LAREAU, CCM, CCE GENERAL MANAGER / C.O.O.

Employees of the MONTH JULY - FRANCISCO JIMENEZ Francisco lives in downtown Houston but grew up in Mexico City, where he attended Mexico City University (UNAM). He is married with two children. He is a banquet captain at The Briar Club and has worked at the Club for sixteen years. His favorite part about working at the Club is the atmosphere in which he develops his job. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing basketball. When he was young, he used to run - and win - marathons!

AUGUST - MERCEDES CABRERA Mercedes is originally from El Salvador and now resides in Katy, TX. She is married and has two children (Angie and Erick). She has worked for The Briar Club as a locker room attendant for five years. Her favorite thing to do at the Club is interacting with members and being able to help them. In her personal life, she loves to spend time with her family and enjoys going to church with them. She is starting to sing in the choir.

SEPTEMBER - ROOSMERY CASILDO Roosmery has been a server at The Briar Club for 16 years. Her favorite part of working at the Club is socializing with the members and their children.

Roosmery, who is married with two sons, grew up in Honduras and speaks Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, going to the movies, and spending time with her family. She also enjoys listening to opera, jazz, and contemporary music.

Distinguished Gold Club of the World BOARDROOM MAGAZINE The Briar Club has been awarded the prestigious DISTINGUISHED GOLD CLUB OF THE WORLD award by BoardRoom Magazine, one of the most respected trade publications serving private clubs.

The Distinguished Clubs award program uses a club-specific rating system based on an extensive evaluation process, including an on-site visit and meetings with management staff, that measures a club's member experience. Qualities of that experience include club traditions, history, events, reputation and brand equity.

To be a Distinguished Gold Club of the World is to be one of a select group of private clubs that have been recognized as providing an absolutely excellent member experience.

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Club Events

CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARTY * Tuesday, October 29 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us on the Lawn and Sports Court in your costumes for a spooktacular party and buffet! We'll have a bounce house, arts & crafts, cookie decorating, and fun festive games. Plus, walk the runway in our Fashion Show and show off your costume!

ADULTS: $19++ KIDS (AGES 4-12): $12++ AGES 3 & UNDER: $5++ BUFFET MENU Chicken Tenders, French Fries, Cheese Quesadillas, Macaroni & Cheese, Mini Corn Dogs, Mini Burgers Green Salad, Soba Noodle Salad, Fresh Fruit, Truffle Deviled Eggs, Celery and Peanut Butter, Whipped Potatoes, Fried Chicken and Gravy, Lamb Chops, Seared Salmon DESSERT Halloween Cookie Decorating, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brownies

RSVP for all events online at www.thebriarclub.com or 713.622.3667

WINE LOVERS SOCIALS *

BRIAR CLUB FOODIE DINNER *

Mix and mingle with fellow members over great wine! Each social features a member host, with a new theme each month!

Join your fellow Briar Club foodies over an inventive dinner with great wine and fun conversation!

$25++ per person.

$125++ per person. Includes five courses with wine.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19

The 72 hour cancellation policy is in effect. If you must cancel, please do so within 72 hours of the event to avoid being charged the full amount for this event.

Third Thursday of Each Month | 6:30 pm

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Thursday, October 24 | 6:30 pm

THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013 | RSVP FOR ALL EVENTS ONLINE AT WWW.THEBRIARCLUB.COM OR BY PHONE AT 713.622.3667

Club Events MEET THE CANDIDATES RECEPTION

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING

Join fellow members for a meet and greet reception with the candidates running for 2014 Board of Directors. Complimentary cocktails & hors d'oeurves will be served.

Gather with fellow members to meet the newly-elected Board Members, stay abreast on the state of your Club, and hear an update on the Master Plan project! Hors d'oeuvres and beverages to follow.

Wednesdays, October 23 & November 6 | 6:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Wednesday, November 13 | 7:00 pm

Business casual attire. All members are welcome.

THANKSGIVING AT THE CLUB

Thursday, November 28 | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Enjoy Thanksgiving brunch in the Lounge and Grille with a comfortfilled prix fixe menu for the whole family. Reservations are required.

ADULTS: $32.00++ CHILDREN: $15.00++ FIRST COURSE - YOUR CHOICE OF: • Sweet Potato Bisque, Vanilla Bean Créme Fraiche • Baby Arugula Salad, Apples, Toasted Walnuts, Crispy Goat Cheese, Lemon Vinaigrette • Smoked Salmon Crab Timbale, Caper Remoulade SECOND COURSE - YOUR CHOICE OF: • Slow-Roasted Turkey, Gravy, Spiced Cranberry Sauce • Prime Rib, Bordelaise, Creamy Horseradish • Grilled Salmon, Dill Beurre Blanc All entrées served with Herb Stuffing, Whipped Potatoes, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Roasted Brussel Sprouts DESSERT Pumpkin Cheesecake and Mini Pecan Ball Seating is limited. Please call to RSVP at (713) 622-3667.

Jacket required.

* THESE CLUB-SPONSORED EVENTS DO NOT APPLY TOWARDS THE A LA CARTE DINING MINIMUM | THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013

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Club Events

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA *

Saturday, December 14 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am It's that time of year again! Bring the little ones to the Club for a delicious breakfast buffet, holiday arts and crafts, and professional photos with Santa on the Sports Court!

ADULTS: $21++ AGES 4-12: $14++ AGES 3 & UNDER: $5++ BREAKFAST BUFFET MENU Fresh-Baked Breakfast Bread, Giant Cinnamon Rolls, Fruit and Berry Display, Smoked Salmon with Traditional Accompaniaments, Chicken Tenders and French Fries Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Sausage Links, Pancakes, South of the Border Eggs Benedict with Chipotle Hollandaise, Biscuits and Gravy, Bread Pudding, Cookies Seating is limited. Please call to RSVP at (713) 622-3667.

Dress warmly; this event will be held outside on the Sports Court.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS DINNER

Saturday, December 21 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Get in the Christmas spirit with a holiday prix fixe dinner in the Lounge and Grille with the family! Reservations are required.

ADULTS: $32.00++ CHILDREN: $15.00++ FIRST COURSE - YOUR CHOICE OF: • Mushroom Truffle Streudel, Petite Herb Salad • Shaved Brussels Salad, Pine Nuts, Port Cranberries, Lemon Vinaigrette • Crab Avocado Miso Cocktail SECOND COURSE - YOUR CHOICE OF: • Bone-In Pork Loin, Chili Lime Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Blistered Green Beans • Prime Rib, Truffled Cauliflower Au Gratin, Vichy Carrots • Cornbread-Crusted Grouper, Vegetable Timbale, Tasso Cream DESSERT White Chocolate Lemon Cake, Gingerbread Cookie, Raspberry Sorbet Seating is limited. Please call to RSVP at (713) 622-3667.

Holiday attire.

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THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013 | RSVP FOR ALL EVENTS ONLINE AT WWW.THEBRIARCLUB.COM OR BY PHONE AT 713.622.3667

Club Events Weekly Dining

SPECIALS TEX MEX TUESDAYS $1.99 Margaritas Tex Mex Specials

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING * Sunday, December 8 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Peppermints, gum drops, candies and gingerbread, decorate your house with the vision in your head! Bring the whole family to the Sports Court and decorate a gingerbread house or village together!

PER GINGERBREAD HOUSE: $20++ When making reservations, please indicate the number of houses for your party.

Dress warmly and comfortably; this event will be held outside on the Sports Court.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RENDEZVOUS 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Half-Priced Drinks in the Lounge Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres THURSDAY DINNER PRIX FIXE 3 Courses for $25 SUNDAY A LA CARTE BRUNCH 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Poolside Buffet &

BINGO POLAR BEAR BUFFET & BINGO ON NEW YEAR'S EVE! *

No Ballroom? No problem! Join us poolside for a fun evening of buffet & bingo! Who knows... you might just end up a winner!

Tuesday, December 31 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us outside on the Sports Court for this famous Briar Club family tradition to ring in the New Year! Enjoy a delicious buffet, games of bingo, party favors, and a balloon drop to ring in the New Year! We'll provide the hot cocoa.

ADULTS: $28.00 ++ AGES 4-12: $15++ AGES 3 & UNDER: $1++ Dress warmly and comfortably; this event will be held outside on the Sports Court.

Guests are welcome!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 ADULTS: $21++ AGES 4-12: $11++ AGES 3 & UNDER: $1++ BUFFET: 5:00 pm BINGO: 7:00 pm

* THESE CLUB-SPONSORED EVENTS DO NOT APPLY TOWARDS THE A LA CARTE DINING MINIMUM | THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013

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Aquatics Family Pool

(713) 552-2126

SWIM@THEBRIARCLUB.COM

Fall & Winter

SWIM RACES

CANDYLICIOUS SWIM October 1 - 30

Place a piece of candy in a jar for every 500 meters that you swim! Let's see how much - and how quickly - you can fill the jar before you reward yourself this Halloween!

RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE Friday, November 29th - Saturday, November 30th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

The American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course gives 10-14 year olds the skills and confidence to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. Each participant will be certified in infant and child CPR and First Aid. $75 per participant Includes course materials & lunch To register for this course, please fill out the registration and medical release forms, available on the Aquatics page at www.thebriarclub.com.

Year-Round SWIM LESSONS

TURKEY DASH SWIM November 11-25

Be the first to swim 25,000 meters to win Sunday Brunch for four!

Plus, all other swimmers who log 10,000 meters will be entered into a raffle for an additional Sunday Brunch for two!

SEAHORSE (3 & 4 YEARS)

Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

DOLPHIN (4 & 5 YEARS)

Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

LIL' BARRACUDAS (SWIM TEAM PREP) Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday from 9:00 am - 10:00 am

POLAR BEAR CLUB

CLUB BARRACUDAS (AGES 8 & UP)

Log your distance and win a prize for swimming the most laps in your age division! Open to all members! The log book is located at the Pool Security Gate. All laps logged must be completed at The Briar Club.

Tuesday & Thursday from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday from 9:00 am - 10:00 am

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Private swim lessons for children and adults are available all year long, 7 days a week! Just give us a call! We are happy to work with all abilities to improve your strokes on endurance, efficiency, and answer any questions you may have.

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December 1 - February 28

THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013 | RSVP FOR ALL EVENTS ONLINE AT WWW.THEBRIARCLUB.COM OR BY PHONE AT 713.622.3667

HOLIDAY PARTY SURVIVAL GUIDE November 5 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Join registered dietician Nicole Graham for an informal seminar to learn how to survive the holiday party circuit by making healthier choices!

Fitness

(713) 552-2145 | FITNESS@THEBRIARCLUB.COM

Run Now, WINE LATER!

Light refreshments will be served.

Walk or run one race per month with The Briar Club's running club and earn a free glass of wine - our treat!

THANKSGIVING MASTER CLASS

November 28| 9:00 am - 10:30 am

OCTOBER 19 | 8:30 am Meet trainer Craig Hudson to plan our first run workout, and receive a running evaluation.

Prepare for your Thanksgiving feast with an exciting assortment of what Group Ex has to offer. $5 per person.

NOVEMBER 28 | 8:00 am Turkey Trot at the Galleria

CHRISTMAS EVE WORKOUT December 24| 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Squeeze in a workout before the festivities begin and come sweat it out on the Sports Court in this body-changing boot camp!

DECEMBER 7 | 8:00 am Rudolph Fun Run at Citycentre For more information about Run Now, Wine Later, please call the Fitness Desk at (713) 552-2145 for information.

$5 per person

Renovation REJUVENATION $50 Registration | October 1 - December 31, 2013

New Club, new you! The Fitness Department is introducing a new frequent-user program in October-December that is designed to help you get the most out of the Club during the fall and winter months.

Earn raffle tickets for participating in different fitness and wellness activities around the Club, such as private training, tennis and Pilates lessons, ordering items from the Wellness Menu, and logging laps in the Lap Pool. Submit your raffle tickets for a chance to win weekly & monthly prizes, including the Grand Prize Drawing in December: a $1,000 gift card to any Omni Hotel or Resort in the continental US! To register for Renovation Rejuvenation and to see a full list of eligible fitness & wellness activities, please visit the Fitness Center or the Fitness page of our website at www.thebriarclub.com.

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RSVP FOR ALL EVENTS ONLINE AT WWW.THEBRIARCLUB.COM OR BY PHONE AT 713.622.3667 | THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013

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Tennis

(713) 552-2121 | TENNIS@THEBRIARCLUB.COM

Briar Club Pro-Am

TOURNAMENT

LADIES HALLOWEEN TENNIS October 30 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am

OCTOBER 11 | 6:30 pm OCTOBER 12 | 8:00 am

Bring a costume and a friend for our annual Halloween Tennis Match! You must be dressed in a Halloween costume in order to play!

The Briar Club Pro-Am Tournament is THE tennis event of the year!

$25 per player Includes food, drinks, prizes, and tennis play.

On Friday, pick your Pro and meet your competition at a poolside party and calcutta! Includes dinner with you, your spouse, your pro, and your pro's spouse.

All levels of play are welcome! Limit 24 players.

CENTURY MENS DOUBLES November 9 | 8:00 am

Partners' ages must equal 100 years when combined. May the best team win!

Tournament play begins on Saturday, complete with courtside breakfast, lunch and snacks, an open bar, a massage table, and favors and awards to round out the day!

$30 per player

LADIES JINGLE BELL TENNIS December 13 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Bring a costume and a friend for our annual Jingle Ball Tennis! You must be dressed in Holiday or Christmas attire in order to play! $25 per player Includes food, drinks, prizes, and tennis play.

All levels of play are welcome! Limit 24 players.

Junior Club CHAMPIONSHIPS NOVEMBER 1 | 4:00 pm NOVEMBER 2 | 8:00 am

Junior TENNIS PROGRAM Keep your children active during the fall and winter by enrollling them in our Junior Tennis Program! Our tennis pros will give skill-building lessons in small groups to children of all skill levels.

The Briar Club's "Children Under 12" policy applies. Parents must remain on premises during lessons.

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TIER 1 (AGES 3-8) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm $17.50 per 60-minute session TIER 2 (AGES 9+) 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm $26 per 90-minute session NON-MEMBERS: Add $5.41

Join us for appetizers and refreshments on Friday, November 1. Tournament play starts Saturday, November 2. $30 per player Two matches are guaranteed This is a member event only. Sign-ups are required. The deadline to sign-up is October 25.

THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013 | RSVP FOR ALL EVENTS ONLINE AT WWW.THEBRIARCLUB.COM OR BY PHONE AT 713.622.3667

Kids Club MOVIE NIGHTS Enjoy a movie, dinner and treats every month with your Kids Club friends! $15 per person 6:45 PM - Sign In | 7:00 PM - Movie Begins | 8:45 PM - Move Ends This is not a drop-off event. Parents must remain on campus.

Parents must sign a permission slip when a PG movie is shown.

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Youth (713) 552-2130 YOUTH@THEBRIARCLUB.COM

YFC SOCIALS

Ages 12 & Up | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Friday, October 25 "Hotel Transylvania" (PG)

Friday, November 15 "The Croods" (PG)

Friday, December 6 "Arthur Christmas" (G)

The Youth Fit Club holds socials on the Sports Court each month with fun fitness challenges for its teen members.

OCTOBER 4 | Halloween Comes Early!

Wear costumes and join us for fun Halloween-themed activities.

The Loft SOCIALS Ages 4 & Up | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Rack up those Loft 360 points as you enjoy friendly competition and a complimentary dinner! Guests are welcome.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 - Remember to wear your Halloween costume!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 - Dress warmly...we're having a Snow Day! In order to enjoy the complimentary dinner, the participant must arrive no later than 5:15 pm and participate in every scheduled activity.

NOVEMBER 1 | Fall Festival!

Join us on the Sports Court for sports games and Fall-themed challenges.

DECEMBER 6 |Snow Day! We'll have an actual snow day on the Sports Court! Come play in the snow and start a snowball fight!

Complimentary dinner served.

Teen Only Time

TACKY HOLIDAY SWEATER PARTY! Friday, November 15 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Enjoy the Club with no kids, no parents - just fun! Dig out the tackiest sweater that you can find and join us for food, music and holiday games! $10 per person 7th Grade and Up. Guests are welcome.

RSVP FOR ALL EVENTS ONLINE AT WWW.THEBRIARCLUB.COM OR BY PHONE AT 713.622.3667 | THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013

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Kids Club FEATURED ARTISTS

Youth

(713) 552-2130 YOUTH@THEBRIARCLUB.COM

CLAIRE ADKINS

KARA LEWIS

CHARLIE SIGLER

Youth SERVICE PROJECT Sunday, November 17 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Briar Club Youth Committee is sponsoring a teenage community service project that involves collecting items and putting together care packages to send to our troops overseas. Teens will be able to earn community service hours for participation in this project.

Collection boxes for donations will be placed around The Briar Club campus. On Sunday, November 17, teen volunteers will gather at the Club to assemble packages and write accompanying letters. Several Briar Club members who are veterans or members of the reserves have offered to participate in this event. At the end of the packing party, the Club will host an Ice Cream Social for participants.

Kids HOLIDAY CAMPS Keep the kids busy during holiday breaks with day camp at the Club!

Registration forms in the Kids Club or online at www.thebriarclub.com.

NOVEMBER

Monday, November 25 - Wednesday, November 27 & Friday, November 29 MEMBERS: $35 per day, $120 for four days NON-MEMBERS: $45 per day, $130 for four days

DECEMBER

Monday, December 23 & Friday, December 27 MEMBERS: $35 per day NON-MEMBERS: $45 per day

NEW YEAR'S

Monday, December 30 - Tuesday, December 31 & Thursday, January 2 - Friday, January 3 MEMBERS: $35 per day, $120 for four days NON-MEMBERS: $45 per day, $130 for four days

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THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013 | RSVP FOR ALL EVENTS ONLINE AT WWW.THEBRIARCLUB.COM OR BY PHONE AT 713.622.3667

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A la Carte Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

20

A la Carte Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

13

A la Carte Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

6

A la Carte Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Sunday

28

21

14

7

Monday

30

Wednesday Night Rendezvous 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Halloween in The Loft 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

29

Ladies Halloween Tennis 9:30 am - 11:30 am

31

Prix Fixe Dining Specials

24

Prix Fixe Dining Specials Wednesday Night Rendezvous 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

23

Foodie Dinner - 6:30 pm

17

Kids Club Theme Night “Pumpkin Decorating” 6:30 pm

Wine Lovers Social 6:30 pm

10

Prix Fixe Dining Specials

Meet the Candidates 6:00 pm

16

Wednesday Night Rendezvous 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

9

Wednesday Night Rendezvous 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

26

19

Run Now, Wine Later Run Club Workout 8:30 am

12

Youth Birthday Party 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Briar Club Pro-Am 8:00 am

5

HCCL All-Club Swim Practice (Lap Pool) 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Saturday

Place a piece of candy in a jar for every 500 meters that you swim!

Let’s see how quickly you can fill the jar before you reward yourself this Halloween!

C ANDYLICIOUS SWIM | October 1 - 30

25

Kids Club Movie Night “Hotel Transylvania” 6:30 pm

18

Poolside Buffet & Bingo 5:00 pm

11

Briar Club Pro-Am 6:30 pm

4

3

2

Children’s Halloween Party 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

22

Tex-Mex Dining Specials

15

Tex-Mex Dining Specials

8

Tex-Mex Dining Specials

1

Loft Social / YFC Social “Halloween Comes Early” 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Prix Fixe Dining Specials

Wednesday Night Rendezvous 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tex-Mex Dining Specials

Friday

Thursday

Wednesday

Tuesday

October

24

A la Carte Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

17

Youth/Teen Service Project 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A la Carte Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

10

A la Carte Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

3

A la Carte Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Sunday

Tuesday

Wednesday

25

18

11

4

20

Wednesday Night Rendezvous 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

13

Wednesday Night Rendezvous 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Annual Member’s Meeting 7:00 pm

6

Wednesday Night Rendezvous 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the Candidates 6:00 pm

26

Tex-Mex Dining Specials

Thanksgiving Master Class 9:00 am - 10:30 am

21

Prix Fixe Dining Specials

Wine Lovers Social 6:30 pm

14

Prix Fixe Dining Specials

Kids Club Theme Night 6:30 pm

7

Prix Fixe Dining Specials

Thursday

27

28

Wednesday Night Rendezvous Thanksgiving at the Club 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Kids Holiday Camp - $35 per day, $120 for all days

19

Tex-Mex Dining Specials

12

Tex-Mex Dining Specials

5 Tex-Mex Dining Specials

Holiday Party Survival Guide with Nicole Graham 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Be the first to swim 25,000 meters to win Sunday Brunch for four! Plus, all other swimmers who log 10,000 meters will be entered into a raffle for an additional Sunday Brunch for two!

TURKEY DA SH SWIM | November 11 - 25

Monday

29

23

16

9

Youth Birthday Party 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mens Century Doubles 8:00 am

2

Saturday - 8:00 am

30

Red Cross Babysitting Course 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Kids Holiday Camp

22

15

Teen Tacky Sweater Party 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Kids Club Movie Night “The Croods” 6:30 pm

8

Loft Social / YFC Social “Fall Festival” 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Friday - 4:00 pm

1

Saturday

Junior Club Championships

Friday

November

29

A la Carte Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

22

A la Carte Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

15

A la Carte Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

A la Carte Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

8

Gingerbread House Decorating 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

1

A la Carte Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Sunday

24

Winter Workout 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Christmas Eve Club Closes at 3:00 pm

17

Tex-Mex Dining Specials

10

Tex-Mex Dining Specials

3

Tex-Mex Dining Specials

Tuesday

30

Tex-Mex Dining Specials

31

Polar Bear Buffet & Bingo 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Kids Holiday Camp - $35 per day

23

Kids Holiday Camp

16

9

2

Monday

26

Prix Fixe Dining Specials

Club Closed For Lunch Open at 4:00 pm

19

Kids Club Theme Night “Stocking Decorating” 6:30 pm

Wine Lovers Social 6:30 pm

12

Prix Fixe Dining Specials

5

Prix Fixe Dining Specials

Thursday

27

Kids Holiday Camp

20

13

Ladies Jingle Bell Tennis 9:30 am - 11:30 am

6

Kids Club Movie Night “Arthur Christmas” 6:30 pm

Loft Social / YFC Social “Snow Day” 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Friday

Log your distance in the Lap Pool and win a prize for swimming the most laps in your age division! Open to all members! The log book is located at the Pool Security Gate. All laps logged must be completed at The Briar Club.

POL AR BE AR SWIM CLUB | December 1 - February 28

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Merry Christmas!

Club Closed All Day

18

Wednesday Night Rendezvous 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

11

Wednesday Night Rendezvous 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

4

Wednesday Night Rendezvous 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday

28

21

Family Christmas Dinner 5:30 pm

14

Breakfast with Santa 9:00 am - 11:30 am

7

Saturday

December

Where families focus on fun!

THE BRIAR CLUB

2603 TIMMONS LANE HOUSTON, TX 77027

Board of Directors HOWARD CORDRAY, PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

REID WILSON, VICE PRESIDENT HOUSE/LEGAL COMMITTEE

TIM PETERS, TREASURER FINANCE COMMITTEE

SCOTT FRASIER, SECRETARY BUILDING/PHYSICAL PROPERTIES COMMITTEE

KIM GRANT, EX-OFFICIO STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

CRAIG BUNK ENTERTAINMENT/FOOD & BEVERAGE COMMITTEE

MIKE CASWELL

At A Glance MEET THE CANDIDATES

OCTOBER 23 & NOVEMBER 6 | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARTY OCTOBER 29 | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING NOVEMBER 13 | 7:00 PM

THANKSGIVING BRUNCH NOVEMBER 28 | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

YOUTH COMMITTEE

FAMILY CHRISTMAS DINNER

BOB FRAZIER

DECEMBER 21 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

TENNIS COMMITTEE

WILL GARWOOD SWIM COMMITTEE

PETER PETKAS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

ROB SIGLER FITNESS COMMITTEE