Seabrook Island Club News
January 11th, 2011 - The Day Auburn Won The National Championship


In This Issue
SHOP TALK
CREDIT CARDS, CLUB COSTS & YOUR DUES
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
GOLF NEWS
TENNIS NEWS
HOURS OF OPERATION
SHOP TALK

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Credit Cards, Club Costs and Your Dues

All of us expect that Club Management and the Board of Governors control costs to keep the cost of goods and services obtained through the Club and our dues as low as possible consistent with our desired level of service. We also expect that the dues for the various Member categories reflect the amenities offered to those categories in an equitable manner.

Did you know the Club incurred over $40,000 in costs due to Members paying their monthly bill via a credit card, and that a relatively few Members pay their bills that way? To address this inequity, the Club has announced that, effective with the February bill, there will be a $15.00 charge to Members paying their bill with a credit card. The real intent of the charge is not to raise additional revenue, but to motivate everyone to use alternate ways to pay their bill and eliminate these costs altogether.

There are two alternatives that offer Members the same level of convenience as paying by credit card, but have no or relatively low costs for the Club.

The first is to utilize the secure on-line Pay Now function which is accessed with your statement on the Member's section of the Club's web site (www.discoverseabrook.com). After a brief first time set-up, the bill can be paid by clicking on the pay now icon at the top right corner of your bill and entering the amount to be paid.

The second is to set up on-line bill payment through your bank. Most banks offer this service for no charge. This also offers the convenience of accessing this capability, clicking on the payment to the Club and entering the amount to be paid.

Of course, there is always the alternative of paying by check and mailing it in or dropping by the office to deliver it and schmooze with the friendly staff to get to know them better and to find out what's going on around the Club.

Using any of these three alternatives will save the Club money, which results in lower costs for each of us as Members. If you have any questions or would like some help in setting up the Pay Now feature, contact Maggie McKellips at mmckellips@discoverseabrook.com, or give her a call at (843)768-7504. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS

Friday, January 14th
Breakfast with The GM

The Deveaux Room at 8:30am

Call Michelle Pitney at 768-7849 for reservations

Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast with our General Manager Caleb Elledge.



Saturday, January 15th

NFL Divisional Playoffs Viewing Party in The Atlantic Room

4pm Start, Game at 4:30pm

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens. Come out to watch the game with friends on our large screen projector. Chef Randy has designed a special pub menu just for the game. Food & bar will be a la carte for the event, so come to eat or just to cheer on your team. No reservations necessary.



Tuesday, January 18th

Social Bridge At The Island House

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.



Thursday, January 20th

Thirsty Thursday at Bohicket's Lounge

Enjoy 50% off drinks from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. No reservations necessary.







Friday, January 28th

2nd Annual Member/Employee Talent Show

6pm Food, 7pm Show

The Atlantic Room

This was a not to be missed event last year! Come out to see all of our talented members & employees perform for you. Please call Michelle Pitney for reservations by calling 768-7849 or via email at mpitney@discoverseabrook.com. We will be seating tables of 8-10pl, so get your tables together or sit at an open reservation table.

$20++ per person

APPETIZER STATION

*VEGGIE AND PORK/CABBAGE MINI EGG ROLLS WITH SWEET CHILI DIP



*ARTICHOKE CRAB DIP WITH TOASTED ALMONDS, LAVOSH AND CRACKERS



*SEAFOOD CAKES WITH BRANDY MUSTARD CREAM AND WILTED SPINACH/BACON SALAD



CARVING STATION

*ROOTBEER/CINNAMON GLAZED HAM-BOURBON PEAR RELISH, HONEY MUSTARD, PRETZEL ROLLS

GOLF NEWS


MGA Chili Bowl, Friday, January 14th

Two-man team, par 3 - three club event begins with a chili lunch at noon and shotgun start at 1:00 pm. Defending Champions - Jim Fehon & Brian Schmalzriedt



MGA Four-Ball Match Play Championship Drawing Party, Friday January 14th (following the Chili Bowl)

This Four-Ball favorite event kicks off with a drawing party immediately after the MGA Chili Bowl Awards in the Deveaux Room. Pick a good partner and sign up for both of these events by calling the golf shop. Defending Champions - Walt Noell & Kevin Dunn



Couples Oyster Bowl & Oyster Roast, Sunday, January 16th

This will be our 3rd annual Oyster Bowl at the Seabrook Island Club. This event will fill quickly, so sign up early in the golf shop. We're scheduled for a 12:30 pm shotgun start with the Oyster Roast immediately following play. Three fun filled formats over the 18 holes will decide the winner. Defending Champions: Clif & Anne Smith



Ace of the Month, Wednesday, January 19th

Please note the Ace of the Month date change from the 12th to the 19th. Tee times beginning at 9:30.



Wicks and Sticks Golf and Tennis Challenge, Friday and Saturday, January 21st and 22nd

Our 3rd annual combined event is open to all golfers and tennis players both male and female. Doubles tennis matches will be played on Friday and a Two Person Captain's Choice Scramble golf match will be played on Saturday. The losing team buys lunch for the winners on Saturday.



SILGA Annual "Souper Bowl", Wednesday, January 26th

The course is set up as a par 3 course. The tee markers are located in the rough, on the fairway and in various other places throughout the 18 holes. Two person teams. It's a 9 Holer and 18 Holer event!!! Get your partner and sign up today. If you need a partner, we can find you one!! This truly one of the funest events of the year.



Casual Golf at Seabrook

The Casual Golf Group at Seabrook Island was launched recently with casual golfers enjoying 9 holes on Ocean Winds followed by a Friday Happy Hour from 5 - 6:30 in Bohicket's. We will continue on a weekly basis playing 9 holes each and every Friday afternoon at 2:30 pm. The golf shop will arrange pairings and you may also request to play with someone. No entry fee, no format - just golf!



Please call or email the golf shop to get your name on the list. For those of you who don't know, we can be reached at 768-2529 or golf@discoverseabrook.com.



Adult Clinics

New winter hours - Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 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.

Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:30 and Saturdays from 11 -12, 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


Pro Shop Winter Hours
8:00am-4:00pm seven days a week



3rd Annual Wicks and Sticks Golf/Tennis Challenge

January 21st and 22nd

The third annual Wicks and Sticks Golf Tennis Challenge is scheduled to take place Friday, January 21st and Saturday, January 22nd. This very popular event features a combined golf/tennis format and draws a great turnout of competitors. We encourage you to sign up early to reserve your spot!



Interclub

The Spring 2011 interclub league season is right around the corner! Play is expected to begin around the end of January and typically runs through April, with the end of April and May reserved for possible post season play. Anyone who is interested in participating in interclub play this Spring may contact Mike Kiser, Head Tennis Professional, directly for more information. We are looking at fielding Men's and Ladies teams at the 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 level.



Private Lesson Package Series Discounts

Purchase a series of 5 private lessons with the pro of your choice and the sixth lesson is free!! A package of regular lesson times can be a great way to take your game to the next level in a short period of time. Lesson series must be completed within a two month time frame.



Custom Group Lesson Package Discounts

Members may select the time and participants of their choice for these clinics.

This package consists of a four week program of one hour group clinics.

Three person clinic for four weeks $60*

Four or more person clinic for four weeks $54*

*Price reflects a 25% discount, all times are booked based on pro availability



Customized Camps

Offer good through March 1st, 2011

This program is designed for team captains and group organizers.

Any group with a minimum of 8 players participating in 4 or more hours of camp instruction qualifies the captain/organizer for a free camp! For non resident members looking to bring a qualifying tennis group to Seabrook Island, your camp instruction will be free!



Ladies Quads Continue Through the Winter!

NEW TIME!!! Every Thursday at 9:00am

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. 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

The Beach Club is offically closed for the season and will reopen in the Spring of 2011



FOOD & BEVERAGE

Island House

Hostess Stand - 768.2571



Bohicket's Lounge

Tuesday - Saturday 11am-9pm



Palmetto Room

Tuesday, Thursday, 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





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