Seabrook Island Club News
July 29th, 2009


In This Issue
IMPORTANT POOL ANNOUNCEMENT
CLUB NEWS & UPDATES
TENNIS NEWS
GOLF NEWS
VACATIONS FOR VETS
IMPORTANT POOL ANNOUNCEMENT

With the closing of the fitness center, please use 768-1261 to contact a member of our pool personnel.




BREAKING CLUB NEWS & UPDATES

Post Labor Day Plan-Pelican's Nest
The Pelican's Nest kitchen will close after Labor Day (Monday, September 7th).
The Pelican's Nest bar will remain open each Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 4pm through October 18th offering full bar service, hotdogs and pre-made sandwiches.

Post Labor Day Plan-Pools

The Beach Club's pools will remain open through October 18th, but without gate attendants.
Towel service will relocate to the Seabrook Shoppe, effective September 8th, and will end with the closing of the Seabrook Shoppe.
Ping pong and billiard items will relocate to the Seabrook Shoppe, effective September 8th.
The Arcade's video games will be removed after Labor Day and the Arcade will close with the pools.

Post Labor Day Plan- Seabrook Shoppe

The Seabrook Shoppe will remain open through October 4th and will then close for the season.


Blue Heron Café at the Lake House Opens Tuesday, August 4th!
Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 7am-2pm
Serving fresh-made salads and sandwiches, hotdogs, snacks, pastries, smoothies and a variety of beverages!
TENNIS NEWS


PRO DOUBLES EXHIBTION & COURTSIDE LUNCH!
(Eight Game Doubles Pro Set)

Everyone is Invited!
Center Court at the Racquet Club
Friday, August 7 11:30 AM

Mike Kiser
-Head Tennis Professional at Seabrook Island Racquet Club
-Holds professional teaching certification from USPTA & USPTR
-Played college tennis (#1 Doubles, #2 Singles) at University of South Carolina at Aiken
-Has held prior rankings of Top 5 Men's Open Doubles and Top 10 Men's Open Singles in South Carolina
-2003 Seabrook Island Racquet Club earned top 75 worldwide ranking by Tennis Resorts Online
-2006 and 2007 improved ranking to top 25 worldwide
-Recognized as Seabrook Island Club "Manager of the Year, '05"
-Currently active in the Charleston Pro Tennis League

Bret Garnett
-Current Director of Tennis at Lake Hickory Country Club
-Two-time Collegiate All-American at Southwestern Louisiana
-Played ATP Tour from 1988-1995
-Career high ATP World Ranking #203 singles; #49 doubles
-Competed in over 20 Grand Slam events
-Doubles quarterfinalist at 1993 Australian Open
-Reached doubles round of 16 at Wimbledon and French Open
-Recent inductee into the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame

VS

Santiago Falla
-Staff Tennis Professional at Seabrook Island Racquet Club
-Colombian National Champion in 1996 and 1999, and represented country in international competition
-Standout player at Charleston Southern University where he was voted team MVP as well as "Male Athlete of the Year" for the entire school
-Teaching professional at world renowned Nick Bolleterri Tennis Academy where he coached nationally ranked players
-Was hitting partners for ATP and WTA touring pros including Maria Sharapova

Ruben Torres
-South American Boys 18 and Under champion
-Colombian Davis Cup Member
-National Collegiate Champion at University of Southern California
-Former ATP Tour player with wins over world's top ranked players such as David Nalbandian and Guillermo Coria

Ala Carte Grill Menu (Prices do not include tax & tip)
Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich with Pepperjack Cheese & Carolina Mustard Sauce on Kaiser
$7
Grilled Bratwurst on Gourmet Bun with Sauerkraut
$6
Grilled Hamburger/Cheeseburger on Honey Kaiser with Fixins
$6
Southwestern Penne Pasta Salad
$2.50/$1.50 with Sandwich
Angel Hair Slaw
$2.50/$1.50 with Sandwich
Kettle Chips
$1

FULL MEMBER CHARGE BAR

GOLF NEWS



NEW CLUBHOUSE TRANSITION ITEMS FOR GOLF OPERATIONS

Bag Storage
The bag storage operation will be relocated to the new clubhouse beginning August 3rd. Since we will be using the existing bag racks in the new building, we ask that members pick up their clubs on or before July 31st. Please keep them, bring them back and forth to play and practice, and return them to bag storage in the new clubhouse following the move.

Lockers
Members who currently have a locker will automatically be assigned a new locker. We will host an informal "open house" Wednesday, August 5th at 5:30pm, and specific locker preferences may be requested at that time. Please empty locker contents by August 4th.


Members requesting a locker in the new clubhouse should notify Brian Thelan as soon as possible to secure their spot. The locker fees are $150 per year and full golf members will receive a 50% discount. Please call Brian at 768-7539, email to bthelan@discoverseabrook.com, or just let him know next time you're in the golf shop.

MGA SUPERINTENDENT'S REVENGE SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH
Our only MGA tournament event in August, the annual Superintendent's Revenge is always a big hit. Sean Hardwick and his staff get their pleasure by torturing us with a challenging course set up for this individual stroke play event. Play will begin at 9:00 am on Crooked Oaks, lunch will follow play and the entry fee is $25 plus applicable golf fees. Please sign up in the golf shop, call 768-2529 or send an email to golf@discoverseabrook.com.

THE BLITZ
Join us Wednesday afternoons at 3 pm for a quick and casual 9 holes of golf. You may partner with the General Manager, the Head Golf Professional, the Director of Golf Course Maintenance or any number of other members of the club staff. 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.

ADULT CLINICS
Every Tuesday, from 9:30 - 10:30, the professional staff gives a short game clinic on pitching, chipping, putting, and bunker play. One week, we focus on chipping and putting. The next week, we focus on pitching and bunker. So, if you are beginner or just need a tune-up on the short game, call the Pro Shop, 768-2529, to sign up. The cost is $15.

On Thursday's, from 9:30- 10:30, the professional staff give a 1 hour clinic devoted to the full swing. This is a great way for you and your guests to get quality instruction prior to playing or just to hone your skills. Whatever your playing level, the full swing clinic can aid your swing development. The cost is $15.00

JUNIOR CLINICS
Every Wednesday and Friday at noon, the professional staff gives the juniors an opportunity to learn a bit about the golf swing and the game of golf. If you have clubs, bring them, if not we have clubs to fit all juniors. It's an hour of fun at the golf course! To insure availability, please call the Pro Shop to sign up, 768-2529. The cost is $10.00
VACATIONS FOR VETS

Dear Seabrook Neighbor,

As you may be aware, we have been actively collecting good condition, used clothing and household items for a Veterans Shelter in North Charleston. To date we have been able to collect numerous of bags of donations from the generous Seabrook Island residents. This program has been so successful and so appreciated by the veterans that we have started looking for additional ways to help - and we have found it!

We would like to introduce you to a wonderful Washington DC based organization called VACATIONS FOR VETERANS.

This nonprofit organization provides a week of free vacation lodging to purple heart recipients from the Afghanistan or Iraq campaigns. These wounded veterans face many new challenges: readjusting to society, rebuilding their lives, and reconnecting with their families. For many of our wounded veterans, time away to rejuvenate is a luxury that is often unattainable and unaffordable.

The Seabrook Island Club has generously offered the veterans amenity cards at no cost, and free use of the golf, tennis and equestrian facilities. Also the families may purchase food at the Club House for a reduced price. This will be extended to properties of non-members. We ask that you consider donating a week of time at your vacation home to provide our Veterans with the opportunity to experience our beautiful island with their families.

Denise Kotva, Carol Fehon and Johanna Tuleikis are the Seabrook ambassadors for this program. When you donate a week of time in your vacation home we will greet the family, answer any questions they may have, and see to the check out and cleaning of your property.

Providing wounded veterans with a week of relaxation is a wonderful opportunity for both veterans and donors alike. It is a chance for many of us to show our appreciation for our veteran's honorable service to our country.

Please help us thank these veterans by donating a week in your home or a financial donation to cover cleaning costs. For more information about this organization go to http://www.vacationsforveterans.org. Then contact us at the addresses listed below. All contributions to Vacations For Veterans are tax deductible. Federal Tax Id#20-8653432. Thank you for your generosity.

Denise Kotva dkotva@aol.com
Carol Fehon cffehon@aol.com
Johanna Tuleikis jtuleikis@seabrookislandrealestate.com



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