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CLUB TIMESCLUB TIMESVOLUME XXXI, ISSUE 6 •JULY/AUGUST 2017VOLUME XXXI, ISSUE 6 •JULY/AUGUST 2017

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Welcome

Summer has definitely ar-rived with a vengeance, with humidity and the occasional thunderstorm. But don’t let the weather keep you inside! There are plenty of outdoor activities to keep you and your guests busy all summer. Visit the Harbour Center and take out a kayak or a paddle board. Join other members for water aerobics, or attend the adult swim session between 5 and 6 pm, Mondays through Thursdays. Relax around the pool, enjoying our new chaise lounges, umbrellas, tables and chairs. Borrow Wexford’s bicycles for a ride. There are many activities to enjoy in addition to golf, tennis, boating and croquet. After all of your fun, stop by the Clubhouse to sample some of Chef Frank’s latest creations!

ProjectsThe front entrance project is un-

derway! I’m sure that you have noted the temporary security station at the entrance. Please allow extra time to navigate around the gate house dur-ing the next 60 days. We are enclos-ing the small area where our Security Guards issue passes and greet drivers (greeting guard station). This enclo-sure will provide protection from both hot and cold weather. We are adding a contractor pull off lane to the cen-ter of the island behind the greeting guard station. We will re-tile the roof of the entire Security Gatehouse with real slate. Wexford Drive will receive new asphalt, and new pavers will be installed at the approach to the Gate. We will also install components of our new security gate system. Dur-ing construction, there will be times that entry/exit will be limited to one

lane, and temporary lanes may be required. For all of these projects, we are reviewing all options, in-cluding working with the Town and Haig Point on the possibility of opening the emergency back gate during major construc-tion. Watch for eBlast an-

nouncements as work progresses on this project.

StaffingAs you are likely aware, through lo-

cal newspaper articles and my General Manager reports, there is a labor short-age in the Lowcountry. This has cre-ated many challenges, particularly in Greens and Grounds, the Kitchen and Security. We hired three summer col-lege interns for the maintenance staff. The 3-month position is a valuable learning experience for the college stu-dent, and it assists Wexford with hav-ing assistance when the course requires lots of work. It also is a great resource for future hires; Adam, one of our two interns from last summer, completed his degree and joined us full-time as an Assistant in Training last month. Stay tuned as we work through other cre-ative ideas to attract and maintain qual-ified and dedicated labor at Wexford.

Congratulations to Mark Dryden, Harbourmaster, for becoming certified through the American Sailing Associa-tion!

Look inside this latest issue of the Club Times for details on all of the events scheduled the next couple months! I look forward to seeing you around your club!

Best Regards,

Susan

Dear Wexford Property Owners:

WexfordBriefly

Table ofContentsMessage from the GM, 2

Letter From the Board President, 3

About this Issue, 3

Harbour News, 4-5

Security News, 5

Tennis News, 6

Communications News, 7

Clubhouse Corner, 8-9

Member Services News, 9-10

Golf News, 11

Greens & Grounds News, 12

Wexford Foundation News, 13

Message from the Nominating Committee, 13

Spotlight on Members, 14-15

Calendar, 16

Board of Directors - Officers: President:

Paul Klasing Vice President:

Harry Mellon Secretary:

Bruce Murchison Treasurer:

Sue MacCormackDirectors:

Richard Berthelsen Bob Cherichella Frank Fernalld Lesley Green George Volanakis

Administration Office:Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM843-686-6950

Susan Fishel General Manager/COO

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L E T T E R F R O M T H E B OA R D P R E S I D E N T

Hello Friends and Neighbors,

They say time flies when you’re having fun! Hard to believe 2017 is halfway through. Many of us

grew up (and some of y’all still reside) in climates with rather definitive seasons. We all have our favorite seasons that al-low us to enjoy outdoor activities, special scenery and weather that requires special wardrobes like parkas and scarves. In ad-dition, most of us know the travails of each season which can come in the form of severe weather. Tornadoes, high winds, snow and icy roads are frightening and can cause significant damage and personal injuries.

This brings us to the reality that the 2017 Hurricane Sea-son is upon us. I certainly don’t need to speak in detail to the damaging and costly impact Hurricane Matthew had on our community. The scars are healing but hopefully are a remind-er of the enormous risk of trying to ride out a hurricane.

Susan and her management team have documented a de-tailed plan to implement in the event of another mandatory evacuation order from the Governor. The experiences of Mat-thew have been discussed and reviewed, and revisions to the evacuation and recovery plan are included in the work docu-ments. The Town of Hilton Head has also met to work on improving areas of communication and other challenges from 2016.

On July 27 at 4 pm, Tom Dunn, Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue Emergency Management Coordinator, will be onsite for a Hurricane Preparedness Seminar, along with our Chief of Security, Marvin Morrison, and Harbourmaster, Mark Dryden. This is your opportunity to ask questions and learn best practices to keep yourself and your family out of harm’s way when a mandatory (or voluntary) evacuation order is is-sued by the Governor.

One point I would like to make clear; the safety of Wex-ford Plantation employees and their families will not be put at unnecessary risk. Property Owners evacuation decisions

are theirs to make on a personal level but we cannot ask em-ployees to take unnecessary risks during a mandatory evacua-tion process. Their safety and their families’ safety is priority, one which is the same of Property Owners and renters within Wexford Plantation.

I hope we enjoy a hurricane-free season, but as Benjamin Franklin once said “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”

Pier 9 UpdateWe received some excellent and, for the most part, very

positive feedback from the survey conducted in late 2016-early 2017. When we move to the implementation phase, your con-structive feedback will be helpful to make this initiative a win-win for Wexford Property Owners and for those who make the investment to purchase a boat slip on Pier 9.

The next step towards moving this project along is to con-duct a few Question and Answer sessions with Property Own-ers and Pier 9 Task Force members to further allow all parties to gain clarity and understanding in regards to how this pro-cess will work.

In accordance with the approved language included in the Pier 9 Covenant Amendment, which was passed in 2009 by Wexford Property Owners, we will ask the current Owners to approve the slip prices and number of slips to sell on Pier 9. This ballot initiative will be included in your annual ballot (mailed in November) for 2018 budgets, etc.

Please attend one of the Question and Answer sessions on this topic if you have additional questions. Dates and times are TBA but most likely late-September and early October.

I’d like to recognize and thank the Pier 9 Task Force for their leadership to ensure this initiative is conducted in a trans-parent, inclusive and appropriate manner which was expected and required by the Property Owners and the 2009 Covenant Amendment. The Task Force, led by Richard Berthelsen, in-cludes: Rick Anderson, Bill Haverland, Fred Noonan and Jeff Shepard.

Take Care,

Paul

Paul KlasingPresident

ABOUT THIS ISSUESummer is officially in season — which means the Club is bustling with activity, many visitors are in town, and it’s hot… really hot! This issue will highlight our children’s events, safety reminders, a summer recipe to cool you down and so much more! This month’s cover photo was a submitted by Wexford Owner, Jason Bullock. If you have a photo of Wexford you’d like to share, please email it to kcody@wexfordplantation. It could be featured on our blog, social media, newsletter and more!

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The world of cruising yachts has been dominated by diesel power, but before diesel came to that domination, boats were powered by electric motors. These were boats

designed for rivers and lakes, but the concept of electric power for seagoing boats was a non-starter because the theory was that electricity and water do not mix. (And when they do mix, water always wins.) All that has changed; modern technology and the new greener world in which we live have re-energized the future of electric propulsion or a combination of electric and diesel.

Take a look around, things have changed dramatically since those early days of electric propulsion (120 years ago!). Lithium batteries have transformed the way that electricity can be stored, electric motors have become compact and powerful, control sys-tems have improved, and above all, electricity has overcome its fear of water by using modern materials and technology. So let’s have a look at the various systems and how they can be used.

Here are the three main systems that can incorporate elec-tric propulsion: 1) an electric motor connects to the main diesel propulsion to offer electric auxiliary propulsion with batteries as an integral part of the system; 2) electric motors are the main propulsion with power supplied by batteries and a generator; 3) a simple battery and electric motor system provides all of the power and does not rely on any diesel backup.

For diesel-electric systems, there are now compact electric motors of considerable power which do not take up a lot of space inside the hull, although these do require a supply of cooling wa-ter. The more powerful motors that might be required to propel a 50-foot cruising boat are still quite compact and they tend to operate at high voltages, often around 400-500 volts AC. Having such a high voltage onboard might put you off but this is much more efficient, because it suffers lower heat losses and requires smaller wiring than when using lower voltages. Control is by fre-quency modulation, and this is well proven technology. It also allows the generator to run at consistent RPM’s thus saving fuel.

If you are not keen on the idea of having these powerful elec-tric systems onboard, at least consider them for your tender. Elec-tric outboards are now widely available and portable batteries can hold enough power to get you to and from the shore with power

to spare. This can save you carrying gasoline onboard, which your insurance company is likely to welcome. (We all know that the insurance companies really run the pastime of boating.)

Finally let me say that the Hybrid systems, which I really didn’t mention here, are becoming popular with “blow boaters.” This system allows for generation as the boat is under sail, the prop turns a small shaft generator that tops off the batteries as the boat moves along, thus you can rely on a smaller and less thirsty generator to keep batteries topped up when away from the shore for long periods and allow AC generation for creature comforts (when needed). This will also give you a little more room inside the boat and make it much quieter as well. There is no real weight saving, but you can locate the batteries virtually anywhere in the boat, allowing you more room, in a sailing vessel they could be located in the bilge just above the keel, perfect for lowing center of gravity and better ballast than fuel as it remains at a constant weight.

This article is by no means definitive. The electric propul-sion industry is moving ahead by leaps and bounds as we speak; in a few years, breakthroughs in technology may even make this obsolete. Still it presents an interesting alternative.

Mark DrydenHarbourmaster

843-686-8813mdryden@

wexfordplantation.com

Diesel Electric Power for Your Boat

Wanda MarshallHarbour Attendant

(843) 686-8813wmarshall@


Warren HollandDockmaster

843-686-8813wholland@


Harbour News

Maybe not right now, but in the near future


DocktailsTuesday, July 11 at 5 pm

Sailing LessonsTuesday and Thursday from July 11 – July 27

May River Sand Bar TripWednesday, July 19

Beaufort Water FestivalSaturday, July 22 –

Sunday, July 23

Boating Basics: Anchoring & Rafting

Wednesday, July 26

DocktailsTuesday, August 1 at 5 pm

Savannah LuncheonSaturday, August 5

Build It, Sail It RaceSunday, August 6

Boating Basics: Useful Weather Apps

Wednesday, August 23

Mark Your Calendar

EVENT HIGHLIGHTSSailing Lessons

Sign up now for our 3-week sail-ing course! Lessons will be of-fered July 11 - July 27 on Tues-days and Thursdays from 12-4 pm. Adults and children (ages 10+) are welcome and encour-aged to participate! Contact Mark to learn more about the course outline and structure.

May River Riviera Wednesday, July 19

Join your neighbors and friends for a day out on the May River Sand Bar! Departure is approximately 10 am for an 11 am low tide. Boxed lunches will be available through the Clubhouse. We will have drinks, games and fun for all! Contact the Harbour Center for boat reservations and contact the Clubhouse for boxed lunch orders. *If you don’t have a boat but are interested in joining in on the fun, contact the Harbour Center; we will help you find space aboard another boat.

Build It, Sail It RaceSunday, August 6 from 2-4 pm

Build your own watercraft and race the Harbour Cen-ter’s handmade watercraft from point A to point B! Only a few rules for this race (1) your watercraft must be able to float, (2) must be powered by sail (no pulleys, me-chanical devices or motor) and (3) maximum of 2 people in the racing watercraft. Make this a team-building proj-ect with your family, join forces with your neighbor or get the toolbox and take this on as a solo project!

*Stay tuned for more Yacht Club event details in upcomingeBlasts.

As we continue to recover from Hurricane Matthew, you need to start reviewing your family

emergency plan or preparing one if you have not yet done so. To aid Prop-erty Owners in making their decisions, an extensive Hurricane Preparation/Evacuation Guidelines Manual can be found on www.wexfordplantation.com. Once on the home page, log into the Member’s Only section; on the Member Home screen, you will see manual on the right-hand side of the screen.

As Hurricane Matthew showed us, there is no way of knowing if we will suffer a direct or indirect impact from a storm. Earthquakes and tornados are two of nature’s most powerful and destructive systems, which are generally short in duration. A hurricane is different. It lasts for hours and leaves a path of destruction that extends for hundreds, if not thousands, of miles. The best course of action you can take as a named storm approaches, is to follow the instruc-tions of your local and state officials. Preparation is our best defense.

Hurricane Preparedness SeminarThursday, July 27 from 4-6 pm

Please join us in the Waterford Room for a Hurricane Briefing with special guest speaker, Tom Dunn, HHI Fire Rescue Emergency Management Coordinator. The presenta-tion will include what to expect, what to do and how to prop-erly prepare yourself and your family.

Emergency Communications During last year’s Hurricane evacuation, we remained

in constant communication with the membership through email. Please take a couple minutes to log onto the Member’s Only section of the website and make sure your contact infor-mation (email and phone number) and emergency contact in-formation are up-to-date. If you are not receiving the Weekly Updates, please contact [email protected].

Marvin MorrisonChief of Security

[email protected](843) 686-8817

Security News

Hurricane Preparedness

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Wexford/Indigo Run Club Challenge

July 14 from 4-6 pmJoin us AT Indigo Run for some neighborly competition. There is no cost to participate.

Parent/Child Round RobinFriday, August 11 from 4-6 pm

Calling all junior players – come out with your parents for a spirited round robin! If

your parents cannot play, we will find an adult to pair you with. The cost is $15 per player.

Ladies Boot CampMonday, August 21 –

Wednesday, August 23 from 8:30-10:30 am

Join us for 3-days of action packed drills/clinics to get our ladies ready for Ladies Interclub.

We will work on doubles drills, doubles strategy and shot improvement. The clinic is

$20 per day or $55 for the week.

Tennis Tip:

Most players play their practice matches using only the shots they are comfortable and confident in. The problem with this strategy is you never grow your shot selection. In order

to be confident in a shot you must use it in pressure situations. The next time you play a practice match; don’t worry about winning or los-ing. Focus on using the shots you are trying to improve in lessons and clinics.

Use practice matches to work on new shots

Mark Your Calendar

You Make the CallQ: If a tennis ball falls out of your pocket during a point, what’s the rul-ing? Is it a ‘let’ or does the opposing player get the point even if you went on to win the point?

A: In a tournament match where an official is present to call the lines, the umpire will always call a let in this circumstance. If it happens re-peatedly, then the umpire can penalize the offending player by auto-matically awarding the point to the opposing player. This eliminates the possibility of gamesmanship.

Wexford/Long Cove Open Recap

Mike PollardHead Tennis Professional(843) 686-8816, ext. 152

mpollard@ wexfordplantation.com

Patrick MasonDirector of Tennis

(843) 686-8816, ext. 150pmason@


Tennis News

Congratulations to Brent Geist, Lizzie Lofye, Marielle Bullock, Caroline Bullock, Magnus Ferreira, Sydney Hall and Molly Rankin; these Wexford juniors rep-

resented Wexford in the Wexford/Long Cove USTA Junior tournament June 9-11.

Big THANKS to all of our special volunteers who made it another hugely successful junior tournament! Thanks to Jason and Cindy Bullock, Scott and Sue Geist, Peter and Jodi Rehm, Marjie Gaynor, Arlene Fader, Helen Allen and Cathie Forlen-za. Special thanks to our tournament director Julie Taylor and our on-site official Teri Rohan for making this a perfect event once again!(For more event photos, see the Spotlight on Members on Page 14.)


If so, then share Wexford Plantation with your friends!There are many ways to engage with

Wexford on Facebook. You can easily like our Facebook page to follow the Club’s updates, invite your Facebook friends to like our page, and share the Club’s status updates and photos on your Facebook page. Here’s how:

“Like” Us: On your Facebook page, type Wexford Plantation into the search bar as pictured (yellow arrow).

Once you find our page, click the “Like” option (green arrow).

Invite Friends to “Like” Us: Once you’ve “Liked” us, click the three dots (red arrow) and select Invite Friends from the dropdown menu.

Your friends list will populate allow-ing you to check a box beside each name that you’d like to send an invite. This step is very important, because once someone likes our page, our status updates appear in their newsfeeds and keeps Wexford front of mind.

Share Our Updates & Photos: See an update or photo on the Club’s Face-book page that you want to share on your own timeline? This is a great way to show your Facebook friends some of the beau-tiful photos, fun events and local updates from Wexford. Under each post, you’ll see three options: Like, Comment and Share. Feel free to do all three, but shar-ing the Club’s update puts Wexford on your timeline for all your friends to see!

Are You on Facebook?

Communications NewsKelly Cody

[email protected](843) 686-6950, ext. 107

We are looking to enhance our online Member Directory and would like to post your photo! If you don’t already have your photo included on your profile, please send you headshot/photo to [email protected].

MEMBER DIRECTORY PHOTOS

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Frank M. Copeland IIIExecutive Chef

843-686-8810, ext. 160fcopeland@


Save the Date

Jennifer ArnoldSpecial Events Coordinator

(843) 686-8810 ext. 162jarnold@


Erica PepperFood & Beverage Director

843-686-8810, ext. 165epepper@


Clubhouse Corner

Reservations are welcome at the Clubhouse, online through Club Dining or by calling our Reservations Line directly at (843) 715-0912.

Reservations are greatly appreciated and cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours in advance of events unless otherwise stated.

Recipe: Summer Mango Salsa

Perfect for grilled fish or chicken!

Ingredients:Yellow Mexican Mango, medium dice 4 eachRed Bell Pepper, small dice ½ cupYellow Bell Pepper, small dice ½ cupRed Onion, very small dice ½ cup

The Terroir of Cabernet EducationThursday, September 7 from 5-6 pm

$20++ per person

Complimentary Wine TastingsFriday, July 28 from 6-7:30 pm

Friday, August 11 from 6-7:30 pmJoin us for our complimentary wine tasting summer series, as we showcase wines per-fect for hot weather! All wines will be avail-able for purchase.

Burgers & BrewsFriday, August 25 from 5:30 – 8 pm

Chef will feature unique burger combinations, includ-ing a little something for those seafood and poultry lovers! Beer specials and spiked milkshakes will top off the evening. This will be an a la carte menu; reservations requested.

Chef’s Cooking Series: Grilling 101

Wednesday, August 30 at 10:30 am with light lunch to follow

Chef Frank will demonstrate the fundamentals of great grill-ing with a look at grilled vegetables, peaches, chicken and fish. Lunch is included, and will feature items demonstrated. Space is limited so don’t wait and call today!

$22++ per person

Mango Juice 1 cupOlive Oil ½ cupSugar 3 tbspSalt 1 tspChampagne Vinegar 3 tbspCilantro, fine chopped 3 tbspMayonnaise 3 tbsp

Directions:

1. Combine Diced Mango, Peppers, Onion and Cilantro in a mixing bowl

2. Combine Mango Juice, Sugar, Vinegar and Salt and May-onnaise in a separate bowl. Whisk well and drizzle in olive oil. Adjust seasoning to taste. Combine Sauce with Diced Mango Mixture, Reserve in refrigerator for 1 hour before using.


Hours of Operation

DINING Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Dinner: Thursday - Saturday, 5:30 - 8 pm

Sunday Brunch: 11 am - 2 pm

Sunday Pub Night: 5:30 - 8 pm

TO GO ORDERSTo go orders can be placed by calling (843) 686-8821.

RESERVATIONSReservations are welcomed at the Clubhouse, online through Club Dining or by calling our Reservations Line at (843) 715-0912. Reservations are greatly appreciated and cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours in advance of events unless otherwise stated.

BAR SERVICE Tuesday - Wednesday: 11:30 am - 5 pm

Thursday - Saturday: 11:30 am – 9 pm

Sunday: 11 am - 8 pmBar hours are subject to change depending on volume.

Complimentary Coffee Service: Tuesday - Sunday mornings until 10 am

Traditional Happy Hour:Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres:

Thursdays from 6-7pm

CLUBHOUSE CLOSURE

Saturday, July 15 for Dinner Service

Speaker Series: The Heritage Library

presents Gullah CultureTuesday, July 18 at 1 pm in the Waterford Room

Learn how the Gullah people were brought to Hilton Head Island as slaves, how their culture has survived, flourished and what is being done to-day to save that culture and preserve it for future generations. Donations to the Heritage Library are suggest-ed. Space is limited! Please sign up in advance.

Member ServicesStephanie Keene

memberservices@ wexfordplantation.com(843) 686-8810, ext. 114

Wildlife Safety PresentationThursday, July 20 at 4:30 pm in the Waterford Room

Matt Kraycar from K&K Wildlife Services joins us for a very informative and engaging presentation on wildlife safety. Matt has experience wrangling alligators from neighborhood lagoons, safely relocating rattlesnakes, and removing countless rats, squirrels and raccoons

from Beaufort County homes and businesses. Please sign up in advance.

Need a vendor referral? Want to sell some furniture?

As a reminder, there is Member Message Board available to you. Log on today to check it out! In order to access the Message Board, all you have to do is log into the member section of the website and go to the bottom of the left-hand navigation.

Member Message Board

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Weekly Yoga*NEW TIME* During the summer months, yoga will be heldfrom 8:30-9:30 am every Thursday in the Waterford Room. The cost is $10 per person.

Water AerobicsBe on the lookout for upcoming schedule changes to our week-ly water aerobics classes. See below for our Sunset Summer Aqua Flow class! The cost is $10 per person.

Sunset Summer Aqua FlowWednesday, July 19 from 5 – 6 pm at the Clubhouse PoolJoin Lana Gantner for a fun evening of water exercises that provide cardio, strength and toning benefits. This event is de-signed for all ages and abilities! All equipment is provided. The cost is $10 per person. Sign up with Stephanie.

LAVA Fitness Promotion

As a Wexford resi-dent, you are eligible for membership dis-counts to LAVA Fit-ness. Contact Steph-anie for promotional offer details.

Pajama Movie NightSaturday, August 19 from 5:30-8 pm in the Waterford Room

Need a night out without the kids? Drop them off with Stephanie for a fun Saturday eve-ning, featuring a big screen viewing of the movie Trolls during dinner all while relaxing in their comfy pajamas! Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay and dine in the Pub for dinner or you’re welcome to head out to your restaurant of choice. The price per child is $10++.

Putt-Putt Family NightFriday, July 28 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Driving Range

Bring your family and friends and unleash your inner golfer at Wexford’s minia-ture golf course. Try to get a hole-in-one through the many different obstacles. Whoever has the best score wins a prize! There will also be a bar featuring some of golf’s favorites, such as Arnold Palmers and Peach Azaleas. This event is com-plimentary with beverages available for member charge. Please sign up in ad-vance with Stephanie or the Golf Shop.

Did you know that Wexford’s Summer Camp program began in 1995 with two week-long Tennis Camps? Over the past several years, with the growing number of full-time children in the community, we have now increased our offerings to eight weeks of summer camps. Not only that, but we’ve expanded our camp programs to include Tennis, Golf and All-Sports. We’ve also added Field Trip Fridays (which includes an outing to Pirate’s Island Putt Putt, the Art Café, Station 300 and more!) and Spirit Day Thursday (which includes Patriotic Day, Superhero Day, Tacky Day and more!).We are now half way through camps — don’t wait; sign up your child or grandchild today! Visit our website or contact Stephanie to learn more.

July 11-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GolfJuly 17-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All SportsJuly 24-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tennis July 31-August 4. . . . . . . . . . . All Sports

Summer Camp


The temperatures are rising; whether you are on the golf course or just enjoying a walk around the neighbor-hood, the heat and humidity become a factor. Beat the

heat by staying hydrated; we have water stations located at the 1st hole, 5th hole, cart barn, Harbour Center, and 14th hole.

Take advantage of these water stations! For the extreme days, the bag staff will provide cold towels at the cart barn. Also, do not forget to apply sunscreen, as the increased heat and UV ex-posure can become hazardous if not prepared. Have a cool and safe summer!

Beat the Summer Heat

Scott HunterDirector of Golf(843) 686-8812, ext. [email protected]

Golf News James Scales1st Asst. Golf Professional

(843) 686-8812, ext. [email protected]

Bobby Blanken

Junior Golf’s ImportanceJunior golfers are vital to the game’s future; so much so that the PGA has made grow-ing the youth of golf one of their main objectives. (In the age of technology and social media, this can be tricky business.) Involving engaging and fun activities with emphasis on the basic fundamentals is a great way to peak the interest of youngsters. For example, tee up a tennis ball instead of a golf ball to build confidence and reduce monotony when practicing. Act like you are the paparazzi snapping pictures of a well held, balanced finishing position; this will help their stability throughout the swing as well as finishing with their weight on their left side. Incorporate friendly competition into practicing, setting achievable results, sparking excitement when a ‘point’ is scored. Let’s give our juniors something to be enthusiastic about when on the course or the practice range.

HHIPGA Pro-ScratchSaturday, July 22

USCB Golf OutingMonday, July 24

18-Hole Couples OutingSaturday, July 29

Closed for AerificationMonday, July 31 – Mon-

day, August 7

Lowcountry Women’s Outing

Monday, August 28

Mark Your Calendar

Hole- In-One

Congratulations to Bob Cherichel-la, who notched a hole-in-one on Hole #3 on June 25.

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This summer marks the second year of our summer intern-ship program. Last summer was so successful that we had one intern join the team full-time (upon graduation) as an

Assistant-in-Training. We also increased our internship program from two interns in 2016 to three this year! Meet our interns:

Reed Caudill was born and raised in Franklin, Kentucky. As a freshman, he played collegiate baseball at Campbellsville Univer-sity. He later transferred to Western Kentucky University to study turfgrass. One might say Reed has a knack for the business. His father is currently the Head Superintendent at Franklin Country Club in Kentucky, and Reed grew up working for and with his dad at the course, learning valuable tools of the trade. Like his father, he would like to become a Head Superintendent after he graduates.

Dylan Mulvihill will be a senior at S.U.N.Y. Cobleskill in the fall. (This is the second year that Wexford has had a student from S.U.N.Y Cobleskill!) He and his family are from Cliffton Park, New York. Dylan is a member of the Cobleskill golf team, so don’t be surprised if you see him honing his game while he’s here. Upon graduation, he would like to relocate to the southeast and eventually become a Head Superintendent.

Reese Thames joins us from Alabama. He started his collegiate career at Auburn University before transferring to Faulkner State University in Bay Minette, Alabama. Born and raised in Charles-ton, South Carolina, Reese is a Lowcountry native. His family still

lives in the area and he would love to move back to the South Caro-lina coast. Before joining us, Reese worked at Steelwood Country Club in Alabama. He would like to use his experience and education to someday become a Head Superintendent.

The summer is still young but these young men have already been a huge help in our summer program. We look forward to working with them and helping them reach their future goals.

Billy DearmanLandscape Superintendent(843) 686-8808, ext. 124

bdearman@ wexfordplantation.com

Chris NeffDirector of Greens & Grounds

(843) 686-8808, ext. 121cneff@


Jaime MatthewsGolf Course Superintendent

843-686-8808, ext. 125jmatthews@


Greens & Grounds News

Welcome, 2017 Summer Interns

Bunker Restoration Notice

Left to right: Reed Caudill, Dylan Mulvihill and Reese Thames

Many of our bunkers were greatly affected by last year’s Hurricane Matthew; the heavy rain and flood-ing left many bunkers with not only infrastructure

damage but with aesthetic and playability issues. A part of our Restoration Plan is to repair these bunkers. Bunker restoration will begin July 10 and go through July 21. During this time the golf course will remain open, but we will close one designated hole at a time while activities are being performed by the con-tractor on that hole. The plan is to fix 20,000 square feet of bunker space over a two week period. The holes designated for bunker restoration are #1, #2, #3, #8, #9, #13, #17, and #18.

The following list of activities will be done to the bunkers while restoring them:

1. Removal of old contaminated sand.2. Removal of bunker liner that was damaged during the storm.3. Check drainage gravel bed and prep bunker floor.4. Install Caplillary Concrete to the bunker floor to replace the dam-aged liner.

5. Install new bunker sand.Please check in with the Golf Staff prior to play and use caution

when passing any work areas.


M E S S AG E F R O M T H E N O M I N AT I N G C O M M I T T E E

We are enthusiastic over this year’s new campaign to “identify, qualify and endorse” candidates for the Board. It is critical that members understand and

support the process by which we identify potential candidates. Your Nominating Committee has made some changes to

our process, eliminating some concerns to volunteering voiced in the past. We trust this will lead to a larger group interested in board participation.

To begin with, we held a workshop with the Board result-ing in their endorsement of the following process:

A) The Board will identify “skill sets” that, ideally, potential Board candidates should possess to serve as Committee Chairs not only for next year but in future years.

B) The Nominating Committee will request names of po-tential candidates from residents, the Board, Committee Chairs and the General Manager. We will then contact these potential candidates. If there is interest, great. If not, it will end there.

C) The next step will be to meet with each candidate and assess interest, qualifications and expertise. In the nor-mal course, there are only three Board positions to be filled. An election by the membership is required. Those individuals not willing to participate in an election where there are more candidates than positions will have the option to remove themselves from consideration or defer to next year. This should not be viewed as a loss since the Nominating Committee is always looking to build “bench strength” for future Boards.

D) The last part of the process is “endorsing” candidates. This requires a unanimous vote by members of the Nominating Committee. New to the process will be the additional step of introducing the endorsed candidates to the Board. The Board’s feedback is important and will be considered. However, to retain our independence, the Nominating Committee is not obligated to act on such.

Membership on Wexford’s Board does require a commit-ment of time and energy given monthly meetings and commit-tee work. However, while full-time residents might be better positioned to fulfill this commitment, it is not a requirement. We strongly encourage part-time residents to volunteer as long as they can devote the necessary time and energy.

Also, while prior committee experience is desired, it is not a requirement. The benefits associated with serving on com-mittees are numerous, however outside experience on com-mittees might suffice.

Finally, members can run for the Board as “independent candidates” without the endorsement of the Nominating Com-mittee. Equal time will be given to participate in the election process with coverage in the Club Times including bios and position statements as well as exposure in candidate forums.

If you are interested in running for the Board or would like to recommend a neighbor for consideration, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee on/by July 31, 2017.

Nominating Committee Members: Andre Naniche (Chair), John Allen, Peter Ruhlin, Thor Burns, Bill Busch, Jeff Shepa-rd.

Java Burrito and Louette very generously donated a portion of their sales from

Wednesday, May 31, 2017, to the Wexford Charitable Foun-dation. Adam Singer from Java Burrito and Danielle Galella from Louette recently presented the check to Wexford Chari-table Foundation chairman, Jim Hicks. The Foundation truly ap-preciates the wonderful support from these much valued neigh-bors.

WEXFORD FOUNDATION

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Wexford/Long Cove Open Ultimate Club Championship

Spotlight on Members

Summer Camps

Circumnavigation


Spotlight on MembersMemorial Weekend

Pig Pickin’

Kayak Tour

WWGA Spring Closer

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Star Spangled 5K Fun Run/Walk

Rockin’ in the USA Pool Party

3D Discussion GroupWater Aerobics

Mah JonggSports Camp

Golf Course Closed: Aerification

Docktails


Ladies Bridge

YogaGolf Course Closed:

Aerification

Traditional Happy Hour


Water AerobicsMah Jongg


Savannah Luncheon

Children’s Fishing Tournament

Golf Course OPEN Clubhouse OPEN

3D Discussion Group Salt Marsh Discovery Program Mah Jongg

Closest to the Pin & Long Drive Contest Stars & Stripes Round Robin

Independence Cookout24th Annual Cart Parade

Ladies BridgeYoga

Ladies Guest Day (Golf)Traditional Happy Hour



Build It, Sail It


Clubhouse Closed3D Discussion Group


Ladies BridgeYoga

Ladies Guest Day (Golf)Traditional Happy Hour


Parent/Child Round RobinWine Tasting

Golf Course Closed Clubhouse Closed


Mah Jongg

Sailing LessonsDocktails Ladies Bridge

YogaSailing Lessons



Tennis Social with Indigo Run

Clubhouse Closed for Dinner

Golf Course Closed Clubhouse Closed


Mah Jongg

Ladies BridgeYoga

Traditional Happy Hour Water AerobicsMah Jongg

Pajama Movie Night

Golf Course Closed Clubhouse Closed3D Discussion Group


Speaker Series: Gullah CultureSailing Lessons

May River RivieraLadies Bridge

Sunset Summer Aqua Flow

YogaSailing LessonsWildlife Safety Presentation


Board MeetingWater Aerobics

Mah JonggHHIPGA Pro-Scratch

Beaufort Water Festival

Golf Course Closed Clubhouse Closed3D Discussion Group


Ladies Tennis Boot Camp

Ladies Tennis Boot CampLadies Tennis Boot Camp

Ladies BridgeBoating Class:

Useful Weather Apps

YogaTraditional Happy Hour


Burgers & Brews

Beaufort Water Festival

Golf Course Closed- USCB Outing



Sailing Lessons Ladies BridgeBoating Class:

Anchoring & Rafting

YogaSailing Lessons

Hurricane Preparedness Seminar



Putt Putt Family Night at the Driving Range

Wine Tasting

18-Hole Couples Event

Golf Course Closed: LWGA Event



Chef’s Cooking Series: Grilling 101

Ladies Bridge

YogaTraditional Happy Hour


Clubhouse Closed

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