MARCH 2015 VAN BRITT President SAVOR DON BRITT Vice President & General Manager DAVID EPPS Teaching Professional Fore THE GOOD MEMBER REFERRAL REWARDS Play an active role in helping your club grow! There is no better ambassador for Summit Chase than our existing members. We would like to ask you to share your club with your friends and business associates. We will reward you for helping the club remain strong. Here is a certificate that you can give to a potential member. It has a special offer that you can pass along, as well as a reward for you. Please help keep Summit Chase a great place to be. Excludes Social, Summer Swim & Dine or Youth Golf Memberships. A twelve month commitment and $25.00 monthly Food & Beverage minimum is required. Only two months dues in advance are required to begin a membership. For additional information or to schedule a facility tour contact Carol Sapp, Membership Director or Charlene Adams, Clubhouse Manager at 770-979-9000 or email: [email protected]. KENNY LANGLOIS Golf Professional SAM CROWE Golf Course Superintendent JOHN HEITKAM pms 282 pms 5777 pms 7540 Director of Tennis CHARLENE ADAMS Clubhouse Manager ADRIENNE BRITT LEVESQUE Controller CAROL SAPP ZAMZOW Membership Director STEPHEN CHANDLER Executive Chef BRIAN SMALL Lounge Manager KARL HEISMAN Dining Room Manager ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Fore THE YOUTH As you start your spring cleaning and take on those garages, basements and closets lend a hand by helping promote and encourage youth golf. Donate your old set of golf clubs and equipment that can be used by the local high school golf teams. As we all know - golf can be an expensive sport and this small donation could encourage those whose families do not have a golf background and may have otherwise never had the opportunity to even pick up a golf club. Please contact Scott Greenway at: [email protected] with donations or you can drop them of at the club. Mini Chair Massages By Cheri R. Hall LMT, NMT, LD1 Tuesday, March 10 Thursday, March 26 Beginning at 12:30 pm Chair massages release tension in the neck, back, shoulders and arms. Receiving regular chair massages can help prevent repetitive stress injuries, opens the back mucles and improves circulation. Come enjoy a mini chair massage compliments of Cheri R. Hall with A+ Athletic Message Inc. Open to all Summit Chase members. EDITOR IN CHIEF Don Britt DESIGN & PRODUCTION Sarah Carter, Darby Little Creative Solutions Anthony Borgia COPYWRITING Charlene Adams & Anthony Borgia PHOTOGRAPHY David Christensen Photography Carol Sapp Zamzow re:MEMBER is a monthly publication of Summit Chase Country Club. © 2013. All rights reserved. Member questions or comments may be directed to: [email protected] P.O. BOX 606 3197 Classic Drive Snellville, GA 30078 phone 770.979.9000 fax 770.978.8951 summitchasecc.com 2 re: MEMBER MARCH 2015 MEMBER SALUTE Rick and Susan Chappelear Summit’s Sweethearts Social members Rick and Susan Chappelear need little The Chappelears attended events at SC for many years before introduction. finally deciding to make it official and join the SC family. Whether attending special club events, dinner on Friday nights Members now for about five years, they are quick to tell you in the lounge, or civic group meetings, the Chappelears are how much they enjoy their club. Susan is a regular at Ladies constant supporters of the club and our community. Bunko Night; and the ladies always enjoy the special goodies Married forty years this past September, the Chappelears still she brings along for dessert. Both Susan and Rick look smile at each other like newlyweds. Like most couples, the forward to their Friday nights at the club. Enjoying the good story of how they met differs a little but you get the feeling that food here is second on their list to enjoying the comraderie of it was a meeting of destiny. They met while working together the members. Catching up with old friends and making new at First National Bank of Atlanta. Susan retired now has ones at club events means the world to them. They both agree many interests to occupy her time; Rick is still in the finance their immediate impression after joining SC is still the thing industry at CDC Federal Credit Union. that binds and holds them; the friendly atmosphere among the Susan is best known for her special gift of sweet treats. Her members and staff and the “at home” comfortable feeling of skill of specialty cookies, cakes and candies was learned as a family. young child in her grandmother’s kitchen. With patience and Rick and Susan we are so glad you are a part of our Summit laughter, her mother and grandmother gave her a special gift Chase family. We love you not only for your gifts to us but for by teaching her the importance of giving to others through the who you are; humble hearts and loyal supportive members. gift of baking. For Susan it is truly a gift from her heart. She never tires of making everyone she meets feel special through the gift of her delectable creations. Every Friday morning at precisely 10:00 am, with her four legged babies, Corky and Harley waiting patiently in the car, Susan appears bearing gifts from her kitchen for the SC staff. She has managed to keep a mental note of each person’s favorite and never misses a birthday. You have probably sampled some of her specialties while attending club events such as the Super Bowl party, New Year’s Eve celebration, and Family Bingo Night. Interestingly enough, Susan rarely taste tests her own cooking. Her love for cooking reaches into her passion for volunteering in the community. And yes, her treats have found their way to countless board meetings, ribbon cuttings, and civic group meetings. At the suggestion of friend, Barbara Bender, Susan became involved with the Snellville Farmers Market and has been a strong force in it’s continued success since the beginning. Susan serves as a board member of the Snellville Tourism and Trade (STAT) and she is the Vendor Coordinator for all of the City of Snellville festivals and events. She is also an active member of the Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce and manages to attend their monthly meetings held here at SC as well as all of the ribbon cuttings to welcome new businesses into the Snellville and Grayson area. MARCH 2015 re: MEMBER 3 re:GOLF There are only 40 days left until the Master’s starts (38 till Augusta opens the doors to practice rounds). What does that mean? Good weather (hopefully). If you’re sick of looking at four walls all day and night, this month is the time to GET OUT AND PLAY! Springtime weather is around the corner and this month we get a head start. The first MGA tournament is this month. The pro shop will continue to run the Senior Games on Wednesday, until Ed Cragin’s Senior Men’s group starts up toward the end of the month, and continue on Friday after Ed starts. As always the Allison group continues play on Tuesday and Thursday. This is also the time to remind everyone, especially newer members, about the lightning detection system. We can expect some thunderstorms. When the siren sounds on the course that means lightning is in the area and golfers are to clear the course, but be smart. If you hear thunder, lightning is near. You don’t have to wait for the siren. Don’t let your game get in the way of your safety. The time changes March 8 which will allow you to play or practice after work. So LET’S PLAY SOME GOLF! SWING INTERMEDIATE GOLF ACADEMY Junior BASIC GOLF ACADEMY Basic Academy is offered to novice, pee-wee and beginner players in weekly camps for a total of four to six hours of instruction per session (depending on age/group). Basic Academies are aimed at introducing the young golfer to fundamentals with a strong emphasis on fun, etiquette, competition and to develop a basic understanding of how to play the game. Students may be promoted outside of their age group based on a combination of playing ability, skills test and maturity level at the discretion of the instructor. Session 2: April 18, 25 & May 9, 16 Basic Pee-wee (Age 4 - 7) Saturday, 1:00 - 2:00 pm One day per week for four weeks Cost: Member $69; Non-member $89 Basic Beginner (Age 8 - 12) Saturday, 2:30 - 4:00 pm One day per week for four weeks Focused on the older beginning golfer Cost: Member $89; Non-member $109 This instruction focuses on boys and girls in the 6th, 7th & 8th grades with developing skills who are looking to excel in the game of golf with a goal of playing in high school and beyond at a competitive level. Instruction stresses drills to build a repeatable swing with increased emphasis on short game and scoring. Placement in Intermediate Academy is determined by player evaluation or passage of skills test offered in Basic Academy. Session 2: March 25-26 & April 1-2, 8-9, 15- 16 Wednesday & Thursday 5:00 - 6:30 pm re: MEMBER MARCH 2015 RESULTS TOUGH MAN/BIG BOY SCRAMBLE Six teams beat the Pros in the annual Tough Man tournament (only 3 did it gross). Congratulations to the teams of Greg Bender/Larry Harris who shot gross 70 and Mike Murphy/Pete Ortiz who shot net 69. Thanks to all the participants and winners. Cost: Member $125; Non-member $200 SPRING BREAK CLINICS April 7 - 9 These clinics are aimed at introducing the younger golfers to basic fundamentals with strong emphasis on fun, etiquette, competition and develop a basic understanding of how to play the game. Pee-wee: (ages 4 - 7) 12:00 - 1:00 pm Beginner: (ages 8 - 12) 1:00 - 2:00 pm Cost: Member $60; Non-member$80 4 TOURNAMENT DRIVING RANGE HOURS Beginning March 1 the driving range will stay open until 6:00 pm. When the time changes on March 8 the range will begin to stay open until 6:30 pm and later. ED CRAGIN’S SENIOR MEN Wednesday 8:20 am Play for the 2015 season will commence on Wednesday, March 25. All interested senior men should contact Ed at [email protected]. Ed’s group plays from the green senior tees. Players over 80 may play from the red tees. Entry Fee: $5 plus cart fee if applicable re:GREENS & TURF During the winter months we are asking all golfers to keep carts on the cart path at several holes. These are holes that are historically more shaded and water SWING saturated during the winter months. You will notice some of these holes are normally the last holes to “green up” in the spring and closing them to carts gives them a fighting chance during this dormant period. We are also asking everyone using pull carts (electric or manual) to keep them away from collars and tee tops. This will help reduce compaction on these areas. As soil temperatures warm to 55 degrees you will see fairway grass start to “come out” and the hope is the time will be past any threat of frost. Grass MIKE ALLISON’S GAME Tuesday & Thursday Tee times: 9:00 am doesn’t like getting set back with frost after reaching 55 degrees. Most grass is only able to withstand so much before it will be damaged to the point of death. As a heads up, the 16th of this month is our deep-tine aerification for the greens. Also to help improve firmness on the greens, sand topdressing will be added to these holes. Thank you for Now that the weather is turning nicer it might be a good time to check Mike’s game out. Play is from the hybrid tees. Players 65+ can play the green tees. Interested men can show up either day and the pro shop staff will introduce you to Mike or you may contact him at mallison400@ yahoo.com. Cost: $10 plus cart fee if applicable your understanding of these necessary cultural practices. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to stop me on the course, call at 770-972-2857, or email [email protected]. Thank you, Sam Crowe Certified Golf Course Superintendent Adult UPCOMING MARY MACAULAY’S WEDNESDAY WHACKERS TOURNAMENTS The Wednesday Whackers, a women’s 9-hole league, will be starting play sometime in the beginning of April. Check next month’s newsletter for more info. MGA “BIG BILL” OPENING DAY THURSDAY LADIES PLAY DAY Tee times: 8:52 & 10:04 am Sign up on the ladies board LADIES OPENING DAY Saturday, March 7 SCCC will host its Ladies Opening Day tournament in conjunction with the MGA tournament. The ladies will play a blind draw “Catfight” or Stableford competition. There will be a shotgun start. Saturday, March 7 MGA SPRING MEMBER/MEMBER Saturday/Sunday March 28 & 29 The 2015 MGA Season gets underway with the 5th Annual Big Bill Opening Day. Named after a dearly departed member of SCCC, the “Big Bill” is a true blind draw 4-man scramble. This tournament is open to all male members. Only members who pay (or have paid) the 2015 MGA dues of $40 will receive points. Players will be grouped in ABCD format based on handicap. The low team will play to scratch; all other teams will get the difference as their team handicap. Utilizing the “Step-Aside” format, join us for a great way to start off the MGA season and once again we all stand together and say “Cancer Sucks”. Entry Fee: $60 (includes carts & prizes) Sign up on the bulletin board Cost: $40 (includes cart & prizes) Sign up in the pro shop 2-Man Best Ball. Entry Deadline is Thursday, March 26, 12:00 pm Tournament Chairmen: Carson Keller & Lee Shaw Entry: $100 per person (includes carts and prizes) MGA MASTER’S FOUR-BALL TOURNAMENT Saturday, April 11 18-Hole 2-Man Best Ball flighted by gross and net scores after the tournament. 4-Hole Par 3 Mini-Tournament (holes 2, 8, 11 & 16) Non-flighted, count both net scores. Tournament Chairman: Tim Wardlaw Entry: $70 per person (includes cart, food and prizes) MARCH 2015 re: MEMBER 5 re:TENNIS MONDAY MORNING DRILLS 10:00 am SERVE Dub’s Intermediate drills for men and women. Weather permitting Cost: Member $10; Non-member $15 TUESDAY NIGHT DRILLS 7:00 pm Rob’s Intermediate/Advanced drills for men and women. Cost: Member $10; Non-member $15 Adult SUMMIT CHASE TENNIS ASSOCIATION Anyone playing on a mixed doubles, USTA, senior mixed or a spring ALTA team will be billed in April for their 2015 dues. The dues remain the same this year: $15 for individuals and $20 for families. SPRING ROSTER DEADLINE Spring ALTA rosters have been submitted, but it is not too late to be added to a team. We have several teams, mens and womens, looking for players. The season begins in mid-March. Here are the teams and the levels we had in the fall. Men Sunday Women Thursday Women Senior Women B-2, B-6, C-1 A-3, B-4, C-4 B-1, C-7 B-3, B-5 Round Robin FRIDAY MORNING ROUND ROBIN SCTA MEN’S AND WOMEN’S DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SPECIAL POPS SPRING ACADEMY March 12 - May 23 Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm Saturday 2:00 - 3:30 pm Athletes & Volunteers can register at www.specialpopstennis.com For additional information please contact Site Coordinator Jennifer Narramore at [email protected]. March 6-8 This is single elimination tournament with a first round consolation bracket that is open to SCTA members only. The tournament will be divided into A, B, C levels. You must play at the level of the higher player. If you don’t have a partner, call the pro shop and we will be happy to pair you with someone. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 4, at 12:00 pm Call the pro shop at 770-979-5601 to sign up. Cost: Member Complimentary 6 re: MEMBER MARCH 2015 10:00 am Members and their guests are invited to come out for a social round robin. Cost: Member Complimentary; Non-member $5 SUNDAY MORNING OPEN PLAY TENNIS 10:00 am All levels are welcome to join us for casual play. There is no cost or sign-up for Sunday morning tennis. re:TENNIS Junior SERVE *ETIP CLASS The Early Talent Identification Program class is a year-round, Saturday only tennis class. Six week session 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Cost: Member $79; Non-member $89 *ADVANCED BEGINNER CLASS The Advanced Beginner class is a yearround, Saturday only tennis class. Six week session 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Cost: Member $99; Non-member $109 TENNIS DRILLS *ELITE TENNIS ACADEMY Elite Tennis Academy is held four days per week, Tuesday through Friday 5:45 to 7:00 pm for intermediate and 3:45 to 5:45 pm for advanced. You may choose the following levels of participation in any combination of days: Two days per week 16 hours of instruction $150 per month Drills are weekly on Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 to 6:00 pm for a daily fee of $15. These drills are for intermediate to advanced players and are coached by the Director of Tennis, John Heitkam and Tennis Professional, Rob Hrehor. The drills are low intensity and emphasize proper strokes, footwork, and strategy through drills and match play. Placement is determined by a player evaluation with John Heitkam. Three days per week 24 hours of instruction $175 per month Four days per week 32 hours of instruction $210 per month *Players in the academy are offered a discount on private lessons with Steve Hill. *Classes offered by invitation only from Steve Hill the Tennis Academy Director. Call the pro shop for more details. Providing there is room, players may begin mid-session for a pro-rated amount in each of the junior classes. Private Lessons Use this “down time” to hone your skills with private lessons. We have four dedicated pros available to help with your game. Don’t hesitate to call: John Heitkam 404-234-2627 Steve Hill 770-601-6231 Rob Hrehor 770-979-5601 Dub Phillips 770-990-7868 2015 SPRING BREAK TENNIS CAMP April 7 - 10 we will hold a 4-day junior tennis camp. Call the tennis shop to register. Pee-Wee: (ages 4 - 7) 9:00 - 10:00 am Cost: Member $59; Non-member $69 Beginner: (ages 8 - 12) 10:00 - 11:30 am Cost: Member $69; Non-member $79 SATURDAY ONLY JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS Saturday only 6-week session for pee-wee and beginner tennis camps. Pee-Wee: (ages 4 - 7) 9:00 - 10:00 am Cost: Member $69; Non-member $79 Beginner: (ages 8 - 12) 10:00 - 11:30 am Cost: Member $99; Non-member $109 Contact the pro shop to sign up MARCH 2015 re: MEMBER 7 SAVOR re:CLUB DINING SUNDAY BRUNCH Summit Chase strives to offer the highest quality facilities and services to its members. We want you to feel proud to share your club with family and friends…and our incredible dining events provide many opportunities to do just that. SERVED 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Price: $10.95 Adults, $1.95 Children 4-11 and Children 3 and under complimentary. Tax, gratuity and beverages are not included. 20% gratuity added to parties of 8 or more. Please make reservations for all dining functions by calling 770-979-9000 ext. 109. MOM’S NIGHT OUT APRICOT BOURBON GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN WEDNESDAY 5:30 - 8:30 pm Enjoy a different delicious menu each week featuring a generous selection of entrees, vegetables, salads, and soup du jour. Make sure to save room for the dessert selection! SUBMITTED BY GRETCHEN SCHULTZ Ingredients 2 (2 lbs. each) pork tenderloins 2 tbl. margarine 1/4 cup diced onion 1/4 cup diced celery 1 cup herbed stuffing mix 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup hot water 2 tbl. margarine melted 1/2 cup apricot preserves 2 tbl. bourbon Price: $8.95 Adults, $1.95 Children 4-11 and Children 3 and under complimentary APRICOT BOURBON GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN SUBMITTED BY GRETCHEN SCHULTZ Directions This is a nice dish for a family holiday dinner. Enjoy re: MEMBER Turkey Tetrazzini Cheeseburger Casserole Fried Chicken Chicken Tortellini Soup Preheat oven to 325. Cut a slit down the center of each pork loin to form a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through. Melt margarine in a skillet and add the onions and celey; saute until onions are transparent. Place herbed stuffing mix in a bowl; add onions ,celery, dried cranberries and water. (Add water gradually because you don’t want to add too much or the stuffing will be soggy.) Stir to combine. Spoon stuffing mix into the pockets of the pork loins. Fold sides up and secure the seams with toothpicks. (At this point one of the pork loins can be frozen for later use, if desired.) Place in a baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake for 45 minutes. To make glaze, combine melted margarine, apricot preserves and bourbon. During the last 15 minutes of baking time spoon the glaze over the pork loins. Allow pork loins to rest for 10 minutes, remove the toothpicks and slice to serve. Serves 10. 8 MARCH 4 MARCH 2015 FRIDAY NIGHT DINING Each Friday night we offer a la carte dining which includes a weekly featured appetizer, delicious filet mignon, several of our finest entrée presentations, and our famous homemade desserts. Look for our “Summit Weekly Connection” email for the current week’s menu selections. MARCH 11 Beef Stroganoff Chicken Pot Pie Fried Chicken Shrimp & Vegetable Soup MARCH 18 Meatloaf Roasted Pork Loin Fried Chicken Chicken & Rice Soup Spring TWILIGHT MENU Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 - 8:30 pm MARCH 25 Smoked Sausage Philly Cheese Steak Casserole Fried Chicken Tomato Basil Soup Beginning March 11, the twilight dining menu will once again be available in the lounge each Tuesday and Thursday evening from 4:00 until 8:30 pm. No reservations are required so come on out… Ryan is looking forward to serving you! APRIL 1 Stuffed Peppers Chicken Divan Fried Chicken Italian Wedding Soup MEMBER JACKPOT ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION Friday, March 13 7:00 pm HOP OVER FOR EASTER BRUNCH Celebrate all things Irish in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Join us for food, fun, libations and live entertainment provided by Don Law. Get your green on and come on out! Sunday, April 5 Seatings 11:00, 11:45 am; 12:30, 1:15 & 2:00 pm On the menu: Honey Glazed Ham Mediterranean Flounder Pot Roast Fried Chicken Hash Brown Casserole Buttermilk Pancakes Biscuits & Sausage Gravy Fresh Fruit Display Potatoes & Carrots Macaroni & Cheese Rice Pilaf Sautéed Green Beans Squash Casserole Assorted Desserts Cost: $19.95 for adults; $8.95 for children 4 - 11; children 3 and under complimentary. Beverages, tax and service charge are not included. Reservations are required and a 48-hour notice of cancellation policy is in effect. Call the dining room at 770-979-9000 to reserve your table! Each Friday night we select one name from the entire membership for the win. You must be present at the time of the drawing. Come join the party from 7:00 until SOCIAL 11:00 pm and enjoy weekly entertainment provided by a variety of local musicians and DJs. BINGO & PIZZA WITH MR. KARL Saturday, March 7 5:00 pm A Summit Chase family favorite is back by popular demand! Guests are always welcome so bring friends to join in the fun. Call the dining room to let them know you plan to attend. CASINO NIGHT Saturday, March 14 6:00 pm - Cocktails 6:30 pm - Buffet Dinner 7:15 pm - Casino Opens Join the Gwinnett Sunrise Rotary Club, Snellville Tourism & Trade Association and the Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce for a big night of fun benefitting The Snellville Community Garden. A hearty selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. There will also be a cash bar, silent auction and door prizes. Table sponsorships are available; for more information on sponsorship opportunities please contact Jamey Toney at [email protected] or call 678-758-3288. For reservations, or more information on this event please visit wwwsnellvilletourism.com/casinonight or www.snellvillecommunitygarden.com. Cost: $40 per person and includes admission, one drink ticket,buffet and $15,000 in table stakes. Cost: $10 Adults; $5 Children; (includes bingo, pizza, soft drinks and prizes) LADIES BUNKO NIGHT Thursday, March 19 7:00 pm Bunko Bunko is not merely a game, but a good way to connect with friends. This dice game is favored by women of all ages as an alternative to “poker night.” So come on out and enjoy some relaxation and fun with the girls! Bring a friend for a chance to win a door prize! Please email [email protected] if you wish to attend. Cost: $8 Members and their invited guests MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY Saturday the Twenty-Fifth of April At three o’clock in the afternoon Don’t be late for this very important date! Little spaces in time, created by teatime rituals, call out to be filled with conversation. Picture yourself with family and friends seated around a table amidst dainty food, silver spoons, classical music and china cups…between sips of smooth, warm tea chatting about your lives! Please wear your tea attire and your maddest hat! Also bring your favorite tea cup. MARCH 2015 re: MEMBER 9 re:AQUATICS Spring 2015 Online Registration Only: summitswimminglessons.com SPLASH WEEKDAY LESSONS Eight 30-minute lessons Cost: $85 Session 3: 3:30, 4:00 & 4:30 pm SUMMIT SWIMMING - YEAR ROUND USA SWIM TEAM Join one of Gwinnett County’s premier swim teams at Summit Chase. This 11 month program offers six levels of participation with a 25% discount for club members. Summit Swimming provides just the right combination of fun, friendship, instruction and competition for your children. Email Humphrey Fraser at [email protected] to schedule a time for an evaluation. FOR MORE INFORMATION Spring Swim League Now Forming! Looking for an opportunity to practice your skills before Summer League starts. Here’s your chance. Open to all NON USA Swimmers ages 12 & under who are capable of doing Freestyle and Backstroke unassisted for 50 meters. League starts Thursday, April 16. The cost of the program is $110 per swimmer. Registration deadline is Friday, April 10. For additional information and registration please visit summitswimming.com and follow the Spring Swim League link. Tuesday/Thursday: March 3 - 26 *Monday/Wednesday: March 4 - 25 (* Seven 30-minute lessons for $80) Session 4: 3:30, 4:00 & 4:30 pm Monday/Wednesday: April 13 - May 6 Tuesday/Thursday: April 14 - May 7 FRIDAY LESSONS: Five 45 minute lessons Cost: $85 Session 3: 4:30 - 5:15 & 6:00 - 6:45 pm March 20, 27 (skip April 3, 10) April 17, 24, & May 1 SATURDAY LESSONS: Five 45 minute lessons Cost: $85 visit online at summitchasecc.com summitswimming.com summitswimminglessons.com Session 3: 10:00 - 10:45 & 10:45 - 11:30 am March 21, 28 (skip April 4, 11) April 18, 25 & May 2 For questions contact Aquatics Director, Humphrey Fraser [email protected] or call 770-466-5360 Director of Swim Lessons, Mary Jo Sheppard summitswimminglessons@ hotmail.com or call 770-972-3890 10 re: MEMBER MARCH 2015 MAY MINI Summit Chase Sharks Coming To A Pool Near You on May 11! This is our Summer Swim Team which participates in the Gwinnett County Swim League. For registration information please visit our website or come by the clubhouse on March 19 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. For additional information please contact Adrienne at [email protected]. Four 30 minute lessons Cost: $45 Session: 3:30, 4:00 & 4:30 pm Monday/Wednesday: May 11 - 20 or Tuesday/Thursday: May 12 - 21 Discounts are available for additional swimmers or prepayment of more than one session. For questions, please contact Mary Jo Sheppard at 770 972-3890 or email: [email protected]. employee EXCELLENCE re:KID KUDOS Brian Small Jack Bleckley Lounge Manager Hunting for the next challenge For nineteen years, Brian Small has been behind the bar at Summit Chase. He has listened and watched as his friend, Don Britt, has made the decisions and changes that have turned the club into a social and family success story. Brian’s input into the lounge gave the place a comfortable feel where he is able to host a variety of events to suit the tastes of the membership. Aside from the everyday interaction with club members and the management of his staff of four, Brian likes to offer fun and unusual beer and wine tastings. “We have a monthly beer club that has been going strong for more than five years,” says Brian. “I order beer flavors that have something in common and the members try to guess what the theme is.” In the past, Brian has ordered for the seasons, combined tastes from different countries, and featured local and microbreweries. Each month is a new taste adventure and a task that Brian looks forward to marking off his “to do” list. On his days off, Brian does like to hit a round of golf, but admits he isn’t a pro. “With a 20 handicap, I’m not going to be giving lessons any time soon,” laughs Brian. “I do enjoy it.” As for the club, Brian feels like a member of the family. “I can’t say enough about Don as a person,” says Brian. “He is great to work for.” Brian has watched many changes take place in the facilities and in the membership over the years, but he finds the club has never lost its family atmosphere. “What makes this club great is the social atmosphere,” says Brian. “After a tennis match or a round of golf, people stop in and catch up. It is a place for them to share their stories.” The club and the membership are important to the guy who gives the lounge its personality and provides unique tastes as well as tried-andtrue favorites. Each week brings new flavors and new stories that Brian and his staff take pleasure in hosting in a lounge that offers a place to relax, unwind, and catch up. Hunting, fishing, motocross, lacrosse, and golf are among Jack Bleckley’s favorite things. A sophomore at Brookwood High School, Jack has already lettered as a varsity golf player and manages to find time to pursue his passion of duck hunting. Duck Dynasty fever aside, Jack takes the sport very seriously. He and his black lab, Pearl, have been training for two years. “I throw decoys for her and she retrieves them,” says Jack. “We took her shooting and she is not gun-shy, so I am really happy with how she turned out.” Pearl has retrieved more than 20 birds so far and shows great promise as a hunting dog. Golf runs a close second to Jack’s favorite sport of duck hunting. His best score at SCCC is a 79 and he considers it to be the best home course around as a young student athlete. “The course is harder and so it challenges me,” says Jack. “I like having that course behind me.” Jack has his sights set on playing golf on a college team and practices with that in mind. “My grades are pretty good and if I stay on track, then there is no telling where I could end up.” According to his mom, Lisa, being open to new opportunities is in Jack’s nature. “You name it, he has done it!” says Lisa. “He has a knack for anything sports.” Jack does like to relax, especially in the summer by the pool at SCCC. Just like any other kid, Jack likes the food, friends and fun offered at the club. “The staff is great to me and the food is the best!” Jack credits his coach, Steve Thompson, for being a big part of his success in golf. “He is not just a golf coach,” says Jack. “He is also a life coach SAY! who leads me down the right path.” His friends on the team help him stay focused with a clean mind. “I also like to play golf with the older members,” says Jack. “I walk with them and learn; it’s really fun.” As for the future, Jack would like to play golf at Pebble Beach. “I’m not sure if I would play very well though,” says Jack. “The view is amazing and would be distracting!” Beyond his dream course, Jack’s plans include some job that combines his passion for duck hunting and marketing. “People are crazy over Duck Dynasty, but there really is a larger market out there and I want to be a part of it.” MARCH 2015 re: MEMBER 11 re:MARCH 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sunday Brunch Open Play Tennis Dub’s Intermediate Drills Rob’s Int./Adv. Drills Elite Tennis Academy Jr. Tennis Drills MNO Buffet Elite Tennis Academy Elite Tennis Academy Jr. Tennis Drills Ladies Play Day CLUB CLOSED Ala Carte Dining Jackpot Drawing Entertainment Alligator Hat Band Fun Round Robin Elite Tennis Academy SCTA Doubles Club Championship Bingo & Pizza with Mr. Karl Elite Tennis Academy SCTA Doubles Club Championship MGA Big Bill Openning Day Ladies Opening Day 8 9 10 11 12 1314 Sunday Brunch Open Play Tennis SCTA Doubles Club Championship Dub’s Intermediate Drills Twilight Menu Begins Rob’s Int./Adv. Drills Elite Tennis Academy Jr. Tennis Drills MNO Buffet Elite Tennis Academy Twilight Menu Elite Tennis Academy Jr. Tennis Drills Ladies Play Day Community Garden Casino Night Elite Tennis Academy Basic Golf Academy Int. 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