Seabrook Island Club News
May 3rd, 2011


In This Issue
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
RENTAL FAIR
MAY PRESIDENT'S LETTER
MEMBERSHIP
GOLF NEWS
SHOP TALK
TENNIS NEWS
HOURS OF OPERATION
CONGRATULATIONS

CHEF RANDY MACDONALD!

Executive Chef Randy MacDonald won a recipe contest hosted by Pearlstine Distributors called Beer Meets Food with his Kona Pipeline Porter Braised Short Ribs. He won a brand new grill and $500. Look for this winning recipe on our specials menu!




UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, May 5th

Trivia Night in Bohicket's

5:30pm

Every 1st Thursday of the month will be trivia night in Bohicket's. You can play by yourself or create a team to compete for a first prize free bar tab for the night. No need to sign up and the event is free! Grab a table and play while eating dinner or sit at the bar for this casual night with friends, just leave those smart phones at home!



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.

RENTAL FAIR


Rental Fair

Wednesday, May 4th, 5pm-7pm, Atlantic Room



For those members who usually don't rent a property, but are interested in doing so the week of the 2012 PGA Championship, a Rental Fair will be held on Wednesday, May 4th. Various rental agencies will be present to answer questions and introduce you to the services their companies' provide.


MAY PRESIDENT'S LETTER

May 1, 2011



Dear Member,



First of all I would like to thank all of those who attended our first Town Hall Meeting on April 26th. It was well attended and the questions, suggestions and conversations that took place during and after the meeting were informative and very positive. I hope many more are able to attend the next meeting, presently scheduled for Tuesday, July 26th.



The Club is off to a good start this year, with operational performance better than budget for the first quarter. However, we continue to watch carefully the conditions of the real estate market and the potential impact of the unprecedented increases in energy, chemical and food costs. In this vein, our management team continues to find ways to maximize efficiency in the Club's operation, without reducing quality or significantly impacting the Seabrook Island Club experience. As recommended by our management team, it was approved at the April 26th Board meeting to reduce the locker room service hours of operation from 7 days a week to 5 days a week (closing on Sundays and Mondays), for the summer months, beginning on Sunday, May 22. We feel that the impact to member service will be minimal, as food and beverage service will be available on these days at the Pelican's Nest. A decision later in the summer will be made regarding whether or not the locker room service will reopen on Sundays and Mondays.



Also discussed at the April Board meeting was the topic of member golf tee time availability during the week of 2012 PGA Championship. As you may recall from last month's letter, the Board is recommending that member play yield to outside play during this week, in order to maximize golf revenues and the visibility of Seabrook Island to visitors to the Championship. This particular item continues to warrant discussion, as it is also important to provide tee times for our many non-resident members who may be visiting the Island at that time. More information will follow on this topic in the future.



Finally, I would like to share with you an excerpt from an email Caleb recently received from one of our members, Jamie Ryan. It appears as though member satisfaction continues to be high! Jamie pays high compliments to our club operation and concludes his email (not included in the following excerpt) that one of his guests plans to return to Seabrook Island to investigate real estate opportunities!



"I wanted to compliment you on my experience on Seabrook last week. Each year, I do a "boys trip" where most of my time is spent on Kiawah. When I bought on Seabrook 3 yrs ago, the group I play with agreed to play a round on our courses on Seabrook. Back three years ago, we did not have the new facilities and my group had never seen the Seabrook courses before. This year, we played the Ocean Course, Osprey, Cougar, the River Course and Cassique - plus Oceans Winds. Everyone agreed that the greens on Oceans Winds were by far the best we play all week - no other course was close due to either very slow pace or poor conditions - Ocean Winds were pretty quick (which we like) and in perfect condition. And the overall course condition was very good, as well.



After our round, we did a tour of the club-house and had lunch on the veranda outside - again, great comments on the staff, food, speed of services and the view."



I would like to encourage you all to continue to support the Club through your use of our fantastic amenities and services!



Warm Regards,

Coby Van de Graaf

President

Town Hall Meeting Dates For 2011

~ Location to Be Determined ~

Tuesday, July 26th / 4:00 pm

Tuesday, October 25th / 4:00 pm

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



Wednesday, May 11

SILGA Memorial Tournament

Both 9 and 18 hole ladies pair up

Four player Captain's Choice Scramble with handicaps

Luncheon following play



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



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 4 - Randy Murray 10am - 12pm

May 11 - Richard Taylor 10am 0in

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

SHOP TALK





SEABROOK SHOPPE

Happy Mother's Day One and All! For the special ladies in your life, take an additional 10% Off your member price the week of May 1-8 on all ladies apparel and/or accessories. One stop shopping for all your needs!



TENNIS SHOP

The Racquet Club is receiving a few new groups from Tail at closeout pricing. Be sure to come get your outfit before they sell out!

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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