Seabrook Island Club News
May 10th, 2011


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

SEABROOK SHOPPE

This week's Member Special at the Seabrook Shoppe is an additional 10% off Seabrook tee shirts. Come in to see our Sky Swings, new pillow designs, (that are flying out the door) and new bathing suits.




GOLF SHOP

Mark Brooks from Nike Golf will be here on Saturday, May 14th from 10-1 on our range. He was unable to make our Spring DEMO Day, so he has agreed to bring all of his new equipment for our members to try. Any orders taken that day will be given DEMO Day pricing.




UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, May 12th

Lunch & Learn with Mayor Joe Riley

11:30am Arrival

12pm Lunch

12:45pm Speaker Begins

The Atlantic Room

Join us for a lunch with Mayor Joe Riley as he discusses all of the changes and happenings taking place at Charleston Port Terminal. A question & answer session will follow his speech, so come with your questions! Reservations can be made by calling Michelle Pitney at 768-7849. We are seating tables of 8pl, so ask your friends to join you or I can seat you at an open table.

$25 inclusive per person, member charge bar

Course One

Southwestern Black Bean and Chorizo Soup-Smoked Cheddar, Cilantro Sour Cream



Course Two

Almond Dusted Tilapia (or Chicken Breast), Grilled Vegetables, Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Honey/Chile Drizzle



Course Three

Cinnamon Crème Caramel with Strawberries



Friday, May 13th

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.



Tuesday, May 17th

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.



Wednesday, May 18th

Cooking Class with Chef Randy MacDonald, Featuring Chef Nathalie Dupree

The Atlantic Room

11:30am Arrival

12pm Class Begins with Lunch Served

Join our Executive Chef Randy MacDonald & guest chef Nathalie Dupree as he cooks recipes from her Shrimp & Grits cookbook. You won't want to miss the banter between these two chefs as they teach you some tricks of the trade of true Southern cooking. Chef Nathalie has a new cook book coming out about Biscuits and will be signing copies after the event. To make reservations, please call Michelle Pitney at 768-7849.

$30 inclusive per person, member charge bar will be available.

"Shrimp & Grits"

~Recipes from Nathalie's "Shrimp and Grits" Cookbook ~



One

"Asian Style Shrimp and Crab Cakes"-with Snow Pea Slaw, Sriracha/Lime Aioli



Two

"Shrimp Tart"-with Grits, Swiss Cheese, Tomatoes, Arugula Salad, Roasted Lemon Vinaigrette



Three

Grits/Peach Upside Down Cake-Bourbon Ice Cream



Thursday, May 19th

BBQ at the Barn

5:30pm at the Equestrian Center

Saddle up - Thirsty Thursday on May 19 will move to the Equestrian Center as an all-Island event! The purpose: To have some FUN! There is no admission charge. There will be a beer & wine bar and food; cash and Club member cards are acceptable. A parade of horses and jumping demonstrations are planned. Our ponies will be on hand for riding and petting, as will a carriage ride from parking to the barn. Please join us for "Barbeque at the Barn". Grilled chicken, burgers, and hot dogs are on the menu. Rain date is Friday, May 20.

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.



FULL: Dues - $621/ Interest Dues - $92

Unlimited golf at cart fee only for members (currently $21/pp)

Unlimited tennis at no charge

Discounted golf rate for immediate family (currently $32/pp)

Discounted golf rate for accompanied guests (currently $60/pp)

Free tennis for immediate Family

2 Free Equestrian Center pony or beginner trail rides annually

Free golf club identification labels & handicapping service

Free golf bag storage & 50% off lockers

Free Range Balls

Reservations for tee times up to 30 days in advance

Use of the Beach Club pools, arcade and Club restaurants

Member discount

AMENITY FEE WAIVED FOR RENTAL GUESTS



SOCIAL: Dues - $394 / Interest Dues - $73

25 rounds of golf at cart fee only for member or personal (not rental, commercial or fellow club member) guest use

Unlimited tennis at no charge

Reservations for tee times up to 14 days in advance

Use of the Beach Club pools, arcade and Club restaurants

Member discount

AMENITY FEE WAIVED FOR RENTAL GUESTS



Food and beverage minimums are based on residency (not membership level) and are $500 per year for a non-resident and $1,500 per year for a resident.



GOLF NEWS



Save the date - 2011 Men's Member-Guest Invitational

September 28 - October 1

We're anticipating one of the largest member-guest events in our club's history and every club member is invited to play. Information and entry forms will be forthcoming later in June.



Friday, May 13

One Day Member-Guest or Member-Member

Invite a guest, two or three 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



Wednesday, May 18

MGA Island Cup at Kiawah

Interclub match at Cougar Point

Qualifying rounds during MGA Play Days thru Saturday, May 14



Wednesday, May 18 and Friday, May 20

SILGA Solheim Cup Matches

Team Match Play event

Luncheon following play on Friday



MGA Memorial Friday, May 27 and Saturday May 28

In honor of Seabrook Island Club members who are no longer physically with us but have made contributions to our MGA golf program

Two-man team event - four different 9 hole formats

Tee times Friday morning - 9 am shotgun start Saturday

Entry fee is $40 per player plus cart fee which includes prizes and awards luncheon following play.



Casual Golf at Seabrook

*Friday's - 3 pm start

*No entry fee - no stress

*Happy Hour in Bohicket's following golf

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



May is PGA Free Lesson Month

Take a free 10 minute lesson with any or all of our PGA Professionals

May 11 - Richard Taylor 10am - 12pm

May 13 - Brian Thelan 10am - 12pm

May 25 - Marc Skowronek 1pm - 3pm

Call or email to schedule your free lesson!



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

TENNIS NEWS



Pro Shop Spring Hours

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



New Saturday Stroke 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.

HOURS OF OPERATION

BEACH CLUB

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, 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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