Seabrook Island Club News
June 23rd, 2009


In This Issue
IMPORTANT PELICAN'S NEST ANNOUNCEMENT
MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
JULY 4TH WEEKEND EVENTS
GOLF NEWS
GRAND OPENING PARTY
10K CHARITY RUN/WALK
LOGO MERCHANDISE
TENNIS NEWS
IMPORTANT PELICAN'S NEST ANNOUNCEMENT
The Pelican's Nest will be closing tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24th at 3:00pm for maintenance. The bar will re-open Thursday, June 25th at 11:00am and the kitchen will re-open at 5:00pm. Thank you for your understanding.





MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER



The opening 30 days of the new Beach Club has gone remarkably well and we're proud of the results that have stemmed from the hard work and dedication of our employees, volunteer leaders and vendors. To better communicate with our members, the top 5 issues that have received the greatest amount of feedback have been identified and are commented on below, in no particular order.


Shade at the Beach Club
The screens on the arbors have been installed and seem to be providing a good amount of shade around the pool. However, there seems to be a demand for additional shade around the beach area. Based upon feedback collected during the design phase, the overwhelming results basically stated that (a) more shade area was needed around the pool and (b) more sunning area was needed on the beach area. It is this feedback that resulted in the current design. Though there are no plans to add any shade areas to the beach club in 2009, this could be something that is addressed in the 2010 budget for next season, if the recently installed shade screens do not adequately address the desire for shaded areas.

Pelican's Nest Wine Cups
Many have voiced concerns that the existing plastic cup used for wine at the Pelican's Nest is "flimsy and cheap". We are looking into other alternatives, which could be more expensive. However, because the existing dish machine in the kitchen and the general design of the dish table area was geared around an operation using mostly disposable items, we are not able to purchase an acrylic cup or any other type of cup which requires washing; we simply do not have the space and equipment capabilities. We will continue to look at our options and, hopefully, we will find something that suits everyone's needs.

Drop Down Plastic "Walls" for Pelican's Nest
It has been recommended that drop down plastic "walls" be purchased for the Pelican's Nest dining area, which could be lowered on rainy days. However, because of the South Carolina heat and humidity, it is felt that this enclosure would create a sauna-like effect and increase discomfort dramatically. Additionally, these can be expensive and detract from the restaurant's most unique and appealing characteristic: the view. We also feel additional experience with the site will be useful before considering any changes major changes. We have had an unusually active weather situation at a time when the Pelican's Nest is the only dining area. Next year there will be an alternative during inclement weather, and, hopefully, more normal Seabrook Island weather patterns.

Healthy Kid's Menu Options at the Pelican's Nest
We are currently looking into offering additional selection/s of healthier items on our kids menu, if it is cost-efficient. We hope to have the results soon.

Keg Beer at the Pelican's Nest
In the past Pelican's Nest has not offered draught beer, and there were no comments regarding beer selection when design requirements were gathered, so the designs of the kitchen and bar areas were for a non-draught beer restaurant. Though this does limit the selection of beers somewhat, as we cannot serve glass bottle beers, we have increased our selection of can beers, which has received many positive comments. Because of the available space behind the bar, adding a keg refrigerator is simply not an option. Additionally, with the refrigeration space in the kitchen, combined with the cost of installing insulated beer lines under the building, installing a quality draught beer system does not seem to be feasible as well. We look forward to having many draught beers available in the new Bohicket's Lounge in the new Island House, but it appears as though the Pelican's Nest will need to remain a can beer only facility.

We hope that you find these comments helpful and you have a better understanding of the reasoning and logic used in the design and operation of the Beach Club. Thanks to all of you who continue to support our new Beach Club operation!

Caleb Elledge, CCM
General Manager/COO


JULY 4TH WEEKEND EVENTS



JULY 3RD
8:30AM Seabrook Island 2nd Annual Charity Run/Walk** (Seabrook Island Club)

1:00PM Mailbox judging (SIPOA)

9:30PM Fireworks on North Beach (Courtesy of the Town of Seabrook Island)
Rain date: July 5th

JULY 4TH
8:30AM Parade Line-Up on Seabrook Island Road, Village at Seabrook (SIPOA)

9:30AM Parade Begins

11:00AM - 4:00PM Children's Games around the Beach Club Pools** (Seabrook Island Club)

5:00PM - 9:00PM Beach Club Cookout with Music by The Sneakers** (Seabrook Island Club)
-Located at The Ocean Terrace behind the Fitness Center
-No reservations necessary, seating is first come first serve
-All food & beverage will be purchased a la carte but the entertainment is free!

JULY 5TH
9:00AM - 5:00PM Visit the Seabrook Island Fire House on Cap'n Sams Rd (Thanks to St. Johns Fire District, Station #2)

** Denotes event for Seabrook Island Club members and amenity card holders
GOLF NEWS

THE BLITZ IS BACK!
Join us Wednesday afternoons at 3 pm for a quick and casual 9 holes of golf. Each player contributes $12 to the prize pool, plus carts, and we play a Captain's Choice Scramble. Please sign up by noon the day of play.

MGA RED, WHITE & BLUE
Saturday, July 4th
Individual stroke play event where players play 6 holes from the red tees, 6 holes from the white tees and 6 holes from the blue tees. Entry fee is $25 plus carts and play begins on Crooked Oaks at 9 am. An awards luncheon will be held in Bohicket's following play.
TICKETS FOR THE GRAND OPENING PARTY GO ON SALE JULY 1ST




The Grand Opening Party for the new Island House facility will take place on Saturday, September 26th from 6pm-10pm. Tickets are $55 inclusive and include all food & beverage (including bar service) for the evening. You will need your ticket to attend the event. Tickets will only be sold to Club Members.

To Purchase Tickets:
Please email Michelle Pitney at mpitney@discoverseabrook.com with the following information:
-First and last names of all attendees
-Member number to be charged
-Phone number
-Email address

While email is preferred, you may also call Michelle at 768-7849 to purchase tickets. You will recieve a confirmation email or phone call within 2 days.

Arrangements will be made at the time of reservation to either pick up your tickets if you are on the island, or mail the tickets if you are off island.

JULY 3RD CHARITY RUN/WALK - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!


SEABROOK ISLAND 2ND ANNUAL 10K CHARITY WALK/RUN
Friday, July 3rd 8:30am

$15 Registration begins June 16th
The 6.4 mile race begins and ends at The Seabrook Island Fitness Center

RUN FORESTER RUN
Forester Bradburn is running the race of his life. We're running 10K for him.

Silent Auction with bidding before and after the race. Local items to be auctioned.

Bloody Mary & Mimosa Cash Bar before & after the race.

You may register in person at The Fitness Center or by calling 768-7964.

We need volunteers to help with the water stations along Seabrook Island Road during the 10K. We are looking for able and willing people with a positive attitude! Please call the fitness center at 768-7964 if you are interested.
NEW WAY TO PURCHASE LOGO MERCHANDISE
There is a new way to buy Seabrook merchandise! You can click on this link directly: www.logosdirect.com/seabrookisland
You can also go to our website, www.discoverseabrook.com and look at the headings. Second from the right you will see Shop Seabrook On-line. Click on that and it will take you to the next page where you will see the www.logosdirect.com/seabrookisland link. That takes you to our new e-commerce site where you can purchase Seabrook items with your credit card and have them mailed to you!

FROM THE TENNIS PRO SHOP....




Men's Week Sale
Saturday, June 20 - Friday, June 26
15% off all men's merchandise. Member's add your 10% to make it 25%! All Sales Final.


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