Seabrook Island Club News
September 14th, 2010


In This Issue
ALAN FLEMING
CALL FOR CLUB BOARD CANDIDATES
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
SHOP TALK
GOLF NEWS
TENNIS NEWS
ALAN FLEMING

Alan Fleming Championships Cocktail party and Auction to benefit Hospice of Charleston in the Atlantic Room Thursday, October 7th at 6.30 pm. Fabulous silent and live Auction items available - a week's stay in Taos, N. Mexico, artwork from Seabrook's finest artists and photographers, tickets for Family Circle Tennis, golf packages, gorgeous jewelry, dinners from Seabrook's finest chefs, Charleston Escape packages, and much much more ...



The Committee has again decided to open the Cocktail party and Auctions to the entire Club Membership. We'd love to have many of you there to share the evening, so sign up soon as capacity is limited!



To attend, please call the Racquet Club at 768-7543 before Saturday October 2. Cost is $35, and we won't be able to issue any refunds after Sunday October 3.




CALL FOR CLUB BOARD CANDIDATES

If you have an interest in serving on the Seabrook Island Club's Board of Governors or know someone you feel would be a good candidate now is the time to submit resumes for the nomination to the Board. A nominating committee has been established. It is the task of the nominating committee to interview candidates who have expressed an interest on serving on the Board. The nominating process will be completed prior to the November Club Board of Governors' meeting. Nominated candidates will stand for election as part of the Club's Annual Meeting process in February of 2011. Newly elected Board members typically serve three year terms and assume their duties immediately following the Annual Meeting.

Serving on the Club's Board is an important undertaking. In evaluating candidates, the Nominating Committee will consider each candidates' experience, capabilities, and willingness to assume additional responsibilities.

Experience and Capabilities:

Must be a member of the Club in good standing

Should have experience in working on one or more Club committees or been active in POA and/or island activities

Should have a basic understanding of financial statements or at least some budgetary experience

Should have the ability to work in a team environment and contribute to the Club's vision and goals.

Responsibilities:

Assume chair of one standing committee and vice chair of another

Attend one Board meeting a month (usually the fourth Monday) and two committee meetings a month

Base decisions on what is best for the membership as a whole and not on personal or special interest group agendas

Actively support and defend decisions of the Board (team attitude)

Maintain all declared Board confidences

Accept special assignments as requested by the Board President

If Board service appeals to you, please send an electronic copy of a resume expressing your interest and outlining your personal and professional background and relevant Seabrook Island volunteer service NLT 15 October 2010 to Chuck Fox at: marilychuck@comcast.net. Tel: 843 343 3391

UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS

"SIP & SEE" GRAND OPENING OF THE TENNIS CENTER
Thursday, September 16th
4:30pm
Come out and see you new tennis center! Complimentary beer & wine with grill food available for purchase. There will be a great tennis match featuring our Pro's Mike Kiser & Santiago Falla as well as a huge sale in the Tennis Shop.

SOCIAL BRIDGE AT THE ISLAND HOUSE
Tuesday, September 21st
Join us for drinks at 5pm, dinner at 5:30pm and play after dinner. You do not need to make reservations to play bridge, but you do need to make reservations for dinner. Please call 768-2571 to make your dinner reservations. Please let the hostess know that you will be eating dinner with the bridge group.

SHOP TALK



Seabrook Shoppe


Wednesday Member's Sale

Take an additional 10% off the member price on men's hat and tee combos and all sweatshirts.

Come and check out our new Sope Creek exercise and leisure wear for women- fabrics are great and so are the colors.

We still have a good selection of bathing suits and they are 50% off.




On-Line Shop


Check out the new Seabrook items at Shop Seabrook On-line. Make shopping for Seabrook logo items a breeze without ever leaving home. Point, click, and your purchase will be on the way to you or to whomever you wish! Go to www.discoverseabrook.com for the link to the website.



GOLF NEWS



Mini Member-Guest or Member-Member Friday, September 17th

Back by popular demand, we have scheduled another One Day Member-Guest or Member-Member on Friday, September 17th. The tournament is open to both Gentlemen and Ladies teams and will begin at 1 pm on Ocean Winds with an awards party following play.



This is an opportunity for our members to invite a guest or pair up with another member, and enjoy a friendly competition, fellowship, food and drink. The format is Four-Ball Stroke Play and the entry fee is $50 per person, which includes carts, prizes, guest fees and the awards party following with hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine. Please sign up by calling the golf shop at 768-2529 or email us at golf@discoverseabrook.com with your team's information.


Glow Ball Nite Golf Tourney Friday, September 24th
SOLD OUT

Adult Clinics
Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 the professional staff conducts 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 Golf Shop, 768-2529, to sign up. The cost is $15.



On Thursdays from 9:30- 10:30 and Saturdays from 12 - 1, the professional staff conducts 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.

TENNIS NEWS



"Sip and See" Grand Opening of the Racquet Club

Thursday, September 16th

4:30pm

Pro Doubles Exhibition featuring staff professionals Mike Kiser and Santiago Falla featuring guest pro Brett Garnett from Hickory, North Carolina

Bret's playing highlights include:

Currently 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; doubles 49

Competed in over 20 Grand Slam Events

Doubles Quarterfinalists at 1993 Australian Open

Reached doubles round of 16 at Wimbledon and French Open

Member South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame



A courtside barbecue will be available as well as complimentary beer and wine for spectators during the event. Also, a huge one day only Pro Shop Sale will take place during the event with great discounts. We hope to see everyone there!



2010 Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court State Championship

October 6th-10th

Online registration is now open!!

Members may access the tournament homepage in the tennis section of the club website under the "Alan Fleming" tab. For those of you who use the USTA general searchable schedule the Tournament ID number is # 704137610.

***ALL MEMBERS PLEASE SEND IN YOUR DONATIONS TO THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION WHICH IS THE ALAN FLEMING FUNDRAISER FOR THIS YEAR***

League Tennis

Interclub League Tennis is getting underway for the Fall and our courts will be filled with fun, exciting and competitive matches most mornings of the week!! Look for schedules to be posted in the Racquet Club pro shop. Most play takes place in the morning, typically a 9:30am start time, and members are encouraged to come out and watch their friends compete against players of similar ability from across the Charleston area. All team captains are asked to please turn in a copy of their schedules to the pro shop at their earliest convenience and to please submit their their rosters to Mike Kiser, Head Tennis Professional, prior to the start of the season. Any additions or changes to the roster during the season also should be submitted in advance.



Fall Programs


The Fall Tennis schedule begins today and runs through Friday, November 26th. A weekly schedule of clinics and round robins is available in the tennis section of the website, or you may contact the pro shop directly for more information or to sign up for a program.



In addition to our weekly fall schedule we invite you to take advantage of our new Fall Season Instructional Package Discounts. Frequent play coupled with professional instruction is the most effective way to improve your game quickly and the fall is a great time to be on the courts! We invite you to take advantage of these seasonal offers to help take your tennis game to the next level. The offerings include "Private Lesson" Package Series Discounts, "Custom Group" Lesson packages, and "Customized Tennis Camps".

For more information or to start a series please contact the pro shop directly at 843 768-7543



Ladies Quads Continue into the Fall!

Every Thursday at 8:00am

Pre sign is required and space may be limited

This program is currently open to women of all levels and is designed to provide competitive outlet for play on an ongoing/regular basis. All league teams are encouraged to participate in this program and use it as your weekly team practice for the summer months. Players may register in advance in the pro shop. Sign ups after each Tuesday (48 hours prior to the date) will be accepted on a space available basis.

If it is your first time playing in the quadrant the pro's will place you in what they feel is the appropriate position utilizing NTRP and prior experience as guidelines.


HOURS OF OPERATION

RECREATION

Beach Club Pools

Open Daily 7am - 6pm September 7th - October 17th



Towel Services

Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am - 5pm September 7th - October 17th



Beach Club Arcade

Tuesday-Sunday 10am - 5pm September 7th - October 17th


FOOD & BEVERAGE



Pelican's Nest

Hostess Stand - 768.1244

ToGo Food - 768-7785
Friday, Saturday & Sunday only 11am - 9pm September 7th - October 17th


Island House

Hostess Stand - 768.2571



Bohicket's Lounge

Tuesday - Saturday 11am-9pm starting September 7th


Palmetto Room
Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 5:30pm - 9pm

Sunday Brunch

Palmetto Room & Bohicket's Lounge 10am - 2pm



Locker Room Services

Open Daily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm



Blue Heron Cafe

768.7520

Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 2pm starting September 7th



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