Seabrook Island Club News
April 19th, 2011


In This Issue
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
MEMBERSHIP
GOLF NEWS
SHOP TALK
TENNIS NEWS
HOURS OF OPERATION
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Did You Know?

Members who rent their property may package the rental with rounds of golf for 20% off the regular rental guest rate. Rounds must be purchased in advance and charged to the member's account. Rates are based on season and time of day. Please contact Head Professional Brian Thelan at 768-7539 or bthelan@discoverseabrook.comfor more information.



Equestrian Center

Will be open on Easter Sunday from 8am to 4pm




UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, April 19th

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.



Saturday, April 23rd

Kid's Easter Egg Hunt

1pm on the front lawn of The Island House

Come with the kids to collect Easter eggs & see the Easter bunny! This is a free event and reservations are not necessary.



Sunday, April 24th

Easter Sunrise Service on The Ocean Terrace

6:30am

Join Pastor Michael Clarkson of St. Christopher's on The Ocean Terrace for a lovely sunrise service followed by complementary coffee & danish. Admission is free & no reservations at necessary. Rain location will be The Atlantic Room.



Friday, April 29th

SS Seabrook Beach Party

The Beach Club

5pm

Join us for our annual beach party! This year we ask you to come aboard the SS Seabrook for a fun night filled with dancing & good food. Please make reservations by calling Michelle Pitney at 768-7849. This is an open seating event.

$35 inclusive per person



Ports of Call Menu:



Manhattan Station

Grilled Kosher Hot Dog Stand with Fixins Bar and Fresh Cut Fries

Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Kabob-Warm Pita, Tzatziki Sauce

Mini NY Cheesecakes-with Berry Compote



Mexico Station

Tortilla Salad with Mixed Greens, Roasted Corn, Black Beans, Jicama, Cheddar, Chipotle/Key Lime Vinaigrette

Tecate Braised Pork Carnitas-with Grilled Pineapple Salsa, Queso Fresco and Warm Tortillas

Caramel Flan-Lime Sauce



Alaska Station

Alaskan Cod Chowder-Sweet Potato, Smoked Bacon, Corn and Herb Croutons

Citrus Baked Halibut-Citrus /Asparagus Salsa, Sesame Sticky Rice

Mock Baked Alaska with Raspberry Mousse, Graham Cracker Cookie, Meringue



MEMBERSHIP

Since the recent membership promotion was such a success, the board has approved the promotion be extended through May 31, 2011 with the stipulation that dues be paid retroactive to March 1, 2011.

♦ Community members can upgrade to Social for $4,000 (normally $8,000)

♦ Community to Full for $12,000 (an $18,000 upgrade)

♦ Social/Sports & Full Non-Resident to Full for $4,000 (a $10,000 upgrade

Also, a current Community member can purchase a second Community membership for $2,000, pay the additional upgrade to Social of $4,000, and dues will cover the amenity access fees for rental guests.

GOLF NEWS



Friday & Saturday, April 29 & 30

MGA Tournament of Champions Invitational

2010 -2011 men's tournament winners and MGA winners

Awards dinner for players and spouses Saturday evening



Sunday, May 1

Mixed Couples Golf at Kiawah Resort's Cougar Point

Mixer with Governor's Club 1 pm Shotgun Start

Dinner following play - $65 per person



Friday, May 13

One Day Member-Guest or Member-Member

Invite a guest or play with a member

Ocean Winds - 12:30 shotgun start

Awards party with beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres following play

There will be a flight for ladies and a flight for gentlemen

Four-Ball Stroke Play Format - $50 pp entry fee includes carts



Casual Golf at Seabrook

*Friday's - 3 pm start

*No entry fee - no stress

*Happy Hour in Bohicket's following golf

*Sign up by calling the golf shop at 768-2529 or email to golf@discoverseabrook.com



Junior Clinics - Easter Week & Spring Break

10:00 - 11:00 Wednesday, April 20; Saturday, April 23; Monday, April 25; Wednesday, April 27 and Saturday, April 30th $10 per junior - please sign up in advance 768-2529 or golf@discoverseabrook.com

Adult Clinics

Tuesdays from 9:30 - 10:30 Short Game

Thursdays 9:30 - 10:30 Full Swing

Saturdays 11 - 12 Full Swing

$15 per person per session for club members



SHOP TALK



GOLF SHOP

Nike was unable to be at our last DEMO Day so they will be on our range on Saturday, April 23rd, from 10-1. Mark Brooks, our Nike sales representative will be here to let you try out any new Nike club.



Easter specials in the Golf Shop begin today and run through Sunday, May 1st. All men's Adidas and Ashworth shirts are 30% off. All women's LBH, Oxford and Sope Creek shirts are 30% off. On Easter weekend, come in and pick an Easter Egg for a special discount on all other apparel. (Easter Saturday and Sunday only.)



SEABROOK SHOPPE

Happy Easter!! Wednesday Member's Special Sale Take an additional 10% off all Easter Candy and all gourmet items. We also have lots of stuffed animals for your Easter Basket.



TENNIS NEWS

Pro Shop Spring Hours

8:00am-5:00pm seven days a week



New Saturday Stoke Clinic!!

Adult Stroke Clinic now also offered on Saturday's from 10:00am-11:00am

This one hour clinic is designed to hit a lot of balls, have fun, and receive simple stroke corrections during drills and point play. Open to all men and women 3.0 level and above.

Space is limited and pre sign is required.



Save the Date!

Seabrook Island Racquet Club Annual Club Championship

Revised Schedule for 2011

May 31st Draw party

June 2-5 Mixed Doubles Championships

June 6-8 Singles Championships

June 9-12 Men's and Women's Doubles Championships

Several points to consider when choosing to participate in this event

-This year we have selected specific dates for each part of the championship, players only need to commit to several days for each part (see above)

-will not play more than one match a day, allowing for early morning match start times to help avoid potential Spoleto Festival conflicts

-As a flighted championship, members will compete against opponents at their own level, ALL levels are encouraged to participate



Customized Camps for Non Resident Members

This program is designed for team captains and non resident members who are interested in bringing a group to Seabrook Island.

Any group with a minimum of 4 players participating in 4 or more hours of camp instruction qualifies the captain/organizer for a free instructional camp! Please contact Mike Kiser, Head Tennis Professional, for details on this new program.



Prinella Haygood Memorial Tennis Championship

May 12-15, 2011

Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Sanctioned by the USTA and is a SC Level 4 event.

The proceeds from this tournament will be divided between Roper St. Francis Cancer Care and a trust for Prinella's young boys, Tristan and Grayson, ages 6 and 2.

Divisions will include Men's and Women's Doubles NTRP (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and Open)

Mixed Doubles NTRP (combined 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, and Open)

Senior (50 and older) Women's and Men's Doubles 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5, and Senior (50 and older) Mixed Doubles (combined 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0)

The tournament ID# is 700002011 at USTA.com

The tournament dinner will be held Saturday, May 14 in conjunction with a silent auction.

For more information contact Jonathan Barth at jonathan_barth@kiawahresort.com or call 768-2838 or 568-1468.



Family Circle Cup

We would like to say a special thanks to everyone who made it out to the Seabrook Suite at the Family Circle Cup this year. It was a day of great food, great weather, and great tennis! If you were unable to attend this time, please keep an eye out for more information next year.








BOARD OF GOVERNORS TOWN HALL MEETING



Join the Board of Governors on Tuesday, April 26th at 4pm for an informative presentation on club "goings on". The first of three "Town Hall" meetings scheduled for 2011, the April meeting will consist of a financial update, operational review and report from the Club President, Coby Van de Graaf, as well as a report of a particular topic of interest. This month's topic will be Revenue Enhancement.



After the meeting, stay and enjoy happy hour priced cocktails until 6:30 pm. Please RSVP to Michelle Pitney at 768-7849 so we know how many to expect. Deveaux Room.

HOURS OF OPERATION

BEACH CLUB

April 18 - May 1

Pools Open Daily, 7am - 6pm

Towel Services & Beach Club Arcade Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm

Pelican's Nest Open Daily, 11am - 9pm



May 2 - May 19

Pools Open Daily, 7am - 6pm

Towel Services & Beach Club Arcade - Open Daily, 10am - 5pm

Pelican's Nest Friday - Sunday, 11am - 9pm

May 20 - September 5

Pools Open Daily, 7am - 8pm

Towel Services & Beach Club Arcade - Open Daily, 10am - 7pm

Pelican"s Nest Open Daily, 11am - 9pm



September 6 - September 25

Pools Friday - Sunday, 7am - 6pm

Towel Services & Beach Club Arcade - Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm

Pelican's Nest Friday - Sunday, 11am - 9pm

Poolside Grill Hours of Operation
Friday, April 22 - Saturday, April 23
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday, May 27 - Monday, May 30
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

June 3 - September 4
Saturday - Sunday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Additional Poolside Grill Dates
Monday, July 4
Monday, September 5

The Pelican's Nest will be closed for routine maintenance and deep cleaning on the following dates:
Monday, June 6
Monday, July 18
Monday, August 15

~The Pelican's Nest will be closed for the 2011 season on Monday, September 26~





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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