APRIL, MAY, JUNE 2013 NEWSLETTER

In this issue…

Events at Heathrow…p. 2

Member Spotlight….p. 3

A Recipe from our Kitchen…p. 4

Traditions at Heathrow…p. 10

TRADIT IONSAt HeAtHrow Country Club

Club news

Dear Members,

As I write this letter on a rainy Tuesday morning, it is hard to believe that Spring is already upon us. Time seems to pass in the blink of an eye! I hope that you have enjoyed the mild winter weather that we have experienced this year. This letter marks a renewed and continued commitment on part of our leadership team to making Heathrow Country Club the best private country

From the General Manager.....

club in our category. When I was given the opportunity to become your General Manager seven months ago, I was extremely fortunate that Concert Golf Partners had already invested so much time, effort, and capital into the club. The progress that had been made before I arrived made it possible for us to continue the improvement process with-out losing momentum. I can’t help but reflect on the past seven months and all that we have accomplished. At this point in time, I feel very confident about the state of the club, and I am extremely enthusiastic about the future that we envision. I have recently started visiting other clubs in the area to see how we measure up to those that I would consider to be similar to Heathrow. Based on what I have seen, and what many of you have told me, there is no doubt that the state of our club is strong. Members often ask me about my “vision” for Heathrow Country Club. To simply state it, my vision is to make Heathrow Country Club the best club in Central Florida, as compared to other private clubs at a similar position in the market. Internally, we operate by an ever-evolving strategic plan that includes both immediate improvements and long-term goals. The purpose of continual planning in the private club business is to ensure that we stay on course to becoming the best that we can be. Excellence in the operation of a private club is not a destination, but a journey. The plans and strategies must remain flexible as the landscape evolves. We have formalized four strategic priorities under which all of our strategies and initiatives will fall. Those stra-tegic priorities are: • Champion a Culture of Excellence, by exceeding the expectations of our members on a daily basis. • Strive to always maintain Operational Excellence in the service, facilities and experiences that we provide to our members. • Establish Financial Excellence and operate a healthy club through responsible stewardship of resources and by maintaining a strong position in the market. • Promote a Reputation of Excellence within the community for being both an outstanding private membership club as well as a great place to work.These strategic priorities provide guidance for future planning and continued self-awareness, and will guide the actions, activities and programs of our leadership team. We also believe that member engagement is critical in operating a strong private country club. Please know that the feedback and suggestions that we have received have been valuable and appreciated. We will continue to have an “open door policy” as well as an open-minded approach when considering suggestions from our members. Please know that we will always make time to t listen to your thoughts, feedback, and ideas.

I look forward to seeing you at the club. Until then, be well.

Very truly yours,NateNate KalbGeneral Manager

Nate KalbGeneral Manager

events At HeAtHrow

MORE INFORMATION ON ALL OF OUR EVENTS, AND THOSE NOT LISTED HERE, CAN BE FOUND ON THE CLUB CALENDAR AT WWW.HEATHROWCC.COM

Club news

MEMBER SPOTLIGHTMEET JUDY & TERRY KELCHNER

We initially joined Heathrow as Social members about eight years ago and subsequently have

become Full Golf members. We have owned a small business in Lake Mary/Heathrow since 1995

and continue to manage it. We feel that the variety of special events sponsored by the club, such as the New Year’s Party and Mardi Gras,

have been well-organized and much fun. We use the Aquatics & Fitness Center regularly and are

Spring is in the Air!I cannot believe we are moving into Spring and Summer… time goes by so quickly at the club! Soon enough, the pool will be 80 degrees, summer camps for the children will be in full swing,

and all of the new events will be happening. This is truly a very special private country club, and it’s all of the wonderful

members that make it so special.

Keep in mind, I am always here to answer any questions, assist you on all levels of membership, bake cookies; whatever

is deemed necessary-just let me know how I can help!MARIE JUMA, DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

active in the SMGA, MGA, HWGA, and Sunday Couples Golf competitions. The highlight of our membership was recently winning the Couples Club

Championship. Terry is also involved with Heathrow C.C. as a member of the Board of Governors. In the past year, we have seen many wonderful improve-

ments at Heathrow and are looking forward to enjoying the Club!

Club news

CURLIN’S CATERING CORNERHappy Upcoming Summer! Tis the season to start planning all of your summer festivities, from birthdays, graduations, corporate and team building, pool parties to all of those other fun summer events. Where better to do so than our pool and at Barefoots?! If you have not visited lately, there have been a lot of changes –exciting changes, I might add. We are also able to book our Main Dining Room on the 2nd and 4th Saturday nights of the month. It’s a great room for a more intimate setting for your events. Let me help you get creative, and come see me for some fun ideas. Remember to refer your friends for weddings and events as well! There are member incentives for all member referral parties! For your next party or referral, whether it’s for 10 or 200,

think of Heathrow Country Club as YOUR party planner!Cheers and I look forward to seeing you at the Club.

Blessings, Toni Curlin

Director of Catering • 407-562-0172 Tcurlin@heathrowcc.com

It’s a lifestyle to Celebrate, where traditions continue for over 25 years! Come back home for your events!

TONI CURLIN, DIRECTOR OF CATERING

For Bean Mixture: 15 oz. can of northern beans15 oz. can of black beans15 oz. can of black eyed peas1 whole diced tomato1 bunch of slithered scallions1 red onion, choppedDirections:Combine all ingredients to create the bean mixture

For Mustard Dijon Vinaigrette:1 yellow onion (Vidalia is a good choice)1 8 oz. jar of Dijon mustard2 tbsp. chopped parsley1 tbsp. dried basil1 tsp. white pepper1 tbsp. kosher salt2 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped¼ cup white vinegar½ cup fresh lemon juice4 cups vegetable oil1 cup heavy creamDirections:Blend first nine ingredients all together.Then add vegetable oil slowly.Add cream at the end to create the right texture.

Texas 3-Bean “Caviar” SaladA fresh treat for the warm Spring months to come!

Lastly, coat the bean mixture with the finished vinaigrette and let chill before serving. Bon appetit!

“A Recipe fromour Kitchen”

Golf news & events

The first quarter of this year saw a lot of member activity on the course. It has been great to see all of you out enjoying the course and the mild winter we were blessed with. We have seen great participation in our Men’s and Ladies events, as well as our senior clinics, junior clinics, and ladies clinics offered by Chris Holmes and the Professional Staff. More clinics and activities will follow in the coming months. We have added a loft and lie machine to our Golf Service Center to enable us to properly adjust your clubs for just the right fit. Upgrades to our instruction facility have been ongoing. If you have not seen what Chris has been doing on the back range, be sure to stop by and have a look. As the summer months are approaching, we look forward to a number of upcoming events.

From the Director of Golf.....Tim Burns

Summer will soon be here and we are pleased to announce the return of The Chris DiMarco Ju-nior Golf Camps. Led by Director of Golf Instruction Chris Holmes and Heathrow professional golf staff, these popular golf camps cater to boys and girls aged 5-15. The camps are suited for all levels of player from the complete beginner to the more advanced junior wishing to perfect his or her skills.Camp dates are June 10 - 14, June 24 - 28 and July 8 - 12. The camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily. Weekly camp cost for Heathrow members is $245.00 (Heathrow member’s guests may attend at $275.00). The tuition includes all instruction, fun games and contests, on-course play, a golf cap, T shirt, a trophy and one hour of daily supervised swimming. For more details or to register please contact Chris Holmes at cholmes@heathrowcc.com or (407) 314-1118.

Well, where did the winter go? It was a mild one that provided us with an ideal golfing climate.With April here, I’m looking forward to the Member-Guest Tournament. We plan to provide some excellent tournament conditions so that we can showcase Heathrow Country Club for your guests.After the tournament, we will be aerifying the greens on April 15th & 16th. After months of compaction and frequent mowing at low heights-of-cut, the greens will be able to breathe again. Aerification is essential for healthy turf grass by providing oxygen to the root system, as well as gas exchange, moisture penetration, and nutrient exchange. I fully understand the inconve-nience this puts on our avid golfing members. I try to equate aerification to changing the filter on our air conditioning units. We’ve got to do it, or we pay the price in the long run.This month marks my one year anniversary here at Heathrow. I’m really enjoying being part of this club and community. I’ve worked at some great places throughout my career, and Heath-row has undoubtedly become one of my favorites. The Ron Garl design is outstanding. This course has a layout you do not get tired of playing. I can see why we have so many members that have been a part of this club for 20 + years, as I am equally proud to be a part of it.Have fun out there, and I’ll see you out on the course. John S. Kopack

We will be hosting our first Heathrow Memorial Tournament on Monday May 27th. This is open to all golf members. Please call the golf shop for details. We are proud to have been selected to host the 2013 United Sates Open Women’s Sectional Qualifier on Tuesday May 28th. Some of the finest lady golfers in the world will attempt to play their way into the toughest tournament in the world, but they have to get through Heathrow first! Members are welcome to come watch some of the great competition. On Monday June 3rd, we are proud to have been selected to host the 2013 Florida State Amateur Qualifier. Saturday June 15th, we will hold our annual U.S. Open Tough Day Tournament. The course shows its teeth at this annual classic. Be sure to contact me, or any of your professional staff, with any questions you may have. I look forward to seeing you around the club.

Golf Instruction.....Chris Holmes

From the Superintendent.....John Kopack

womens Golf news & events

Niners Host “For the Love of the Game” InterclubFebruary 12th saw a field of 72 women playing “For the Love of the Game”, this year’s interclub

offering from the Heathrow’s Niners organization. Participants included golfers from the Country Club of Orlando, Country Club of Mt. Dora, Cypress Head, DeBary, Keene’s Pointe, Legacy, Spruce Creek,

Sugar Mill, Timacuan, Tuscawilla, Victoria Hills, and our own Heathrow women.The weather was delightful, the course was in great shape, and hearts greeted the golfers at each tee box.

The scramble format made for a fun morning on the course. First prize for low gross on the front nine was won by the team of Angie Futrell (Heathrow Country Club), Hilary Reilly (Cypress Head), Rena

Quirk (Debary), and Jane Reed (Legacy). The back nine low gross winners were Stacy Wilde (Heathrow Country Club), Nancy Burton(Spruce Creek), Ginny Wolff (Keene’s Point), and Bebe Frost (Timacuan).

Congratulations to all!

The Niners end of the year party will be Thursday, May 16th at 6:00 pm in the Country Club Grill.

If you are interested in learning more about joining the Niners, please contact us at heathrowniners@gmail.com or call (407) 308-5727

The Heathrow Niners

The Heathrow Women’s Golf Association (HWGA) has been enjoying our mild winter, not missing any play days. Our March 20-21 Member-Guest tournament was a huge success and lots of fun.

We have a road trip to Shingle Creek scheduled for April 4th. On April 18th, we will have our tourna-ment with the Niners. The HWGA Pro Am Scramble (when the golf pros join us for the tournament) is

set for May 2nd. Check your calendar and save these dates; you don’t want to miss these fun events!Ladies, please remember to set an example for others by staying on the cart paths, not driving close to

the greens or tee boxes, and keeping up with the group in front of you.Our season ends May 16th and will start up again in September. For information on joining our group,

please call Linda Rinner, Vice-President, at 407-333-3096. For more information, visit our website at www.myhwga.com

Heathrow Women’s Golf Association

AquAtiCs & fitness news & events

Floor Exercise Schedule Yoga: Wednesdays 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Zumba: Mondays and Thursdays 6:00pm to 7:00pmWater Aerobics (Beginning June 3rd) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8am to 9am

YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND THESE CLASSES!Class fees: Members Daily Fee: $5.00 per class

Members Monthly Fee: $30.00 for unlimited classesGuest Fee: $7.00 per class

Are you ready for summer?Have you tried on that swimsuit lately? With summer fast-approaching and the thought of never wearing a swimsuit again on your mind, let Ross and his staff help you get back into swimsuit shape. For more details

on Women’s and Co-ed Circuit Training, The Buddy System, One-on-One Personal Training, Adult Swim Practice, Yoga, Reformer Pilates, and Zumba, please call Ross at 407-562-0211.

From the Director.....Ross BohlkenDirector of Aquatics & Fitness

Exercise Room HoursMonday through Friday 6am to 9pm

Saturday and Sunday 6am to 6pm

Swimming Pool Hours Monday through Friday 6am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 6am to 6pm*No Lifeguards on Duty until Memorial Day- swim at your own risk!*

Also, please note that the Diving Board will not be up until Memorial Day

Adult Swim PracticeNeed a little motivation to swim those boring laps in the pool? Beginning Thursday May 2nd, Ross will be or-ganizing an early morning swim practice for Tri-athletes, Master Swimmers, and for those just looking to get into shape. Stroke instruction and interval training workouts will be offered. Practices are held on Tuesday

and Friday mornings from 6:30am to 7:30am. Coaching fee is $5.00 per practice or $30.00 per month, and the non-member fee is $7.00 per practice.

Cardio Clean-UpBefore you step on the cardio equipment, please be sure that all of the CLAY from the tennis courts is re-

moved from your shoes. After your workout, please wipe off the exercise equipment so it is clean for the next person. Members, please keep in mind the 30-minute limit on all cardio equipment when there are others

waiting. Please be mindful of fellow equipment users.

Summer Aquatic ProgramsBelieve it or not, summer is just around the corner, and

that means it’s time to start planning your children’s summer activities. Information and registration on our Swim Team and Group & Private Swim Lessons will

be available at the Tennis Pro Shop beginning April 1st. Registration for these programs will continue through

the summer. A blast from our past!

tennis news & events

UPCOMING EVENTSHeathrow Junior Round Robin

On April 13th from 12pm-1:30pm, the racquet club staff will offer an educational round robin to assist the aspiring player with match experience. Divisions are coed 8 & under, 10 &

under, and 13 & under. There will be no winners or losers-just learning! Each player must be able to get their serve in on a consistent basis. The fee for $8.00 per player.

Bloody Mary Mixer is April 28th!The club will be having a Sunday morning mixer with Bloody Marys as the theme! First 44 play.

The fee is $30.00 per person and the Bloody Marys are unlimited! Come out for a Sunday morning of fun. Play starts at 9 am.

Spring Fling 2013The 22ndAnnual Spring Fling will be held May 13th-17th. 128 players filled the draw of Central Florida’s biggest and best ladies amateur doubles tournament. The fee is $105.00

per player for this week long event. Spring Fling 2013 Center Court Main Sponsor is “Continuum at The Shoppes of Oakmont.”

From the Director of Tennis.....Barry Myers

Monday Night Football Men’s League Results

Congratulations to Eddie Carpenter, the winner in the Men’s Monday Night league of high-

est percentage of games won! Steve Shuman was the winner of the most

games won.

Florida’s Most Popular Fun Tennis Camp Starts June 3rd!

Valentine Mixer ResultsCongratulations to Gina

Bernardini and Tony Cory for winning “The Roses and Wine” flight. Congratulations to San-dy and Carl Smedberg who took ‘The Hearts”

Flight.

3 Social Mixers to Choose From!The Club hosts a complimentary Social Tennis Mixer on Fridays at 9:30 am, and the Men’s Breakfast Club Social on Mondays and Thursdays at 8:30 am.

Laid back & lots of fun! There is no fee for these events.

Kris Vigue and Ivy Gilbert & Sandy and Carl Smedberg

Tony Cory, Gina Bernardini, and Lisa & Jerry Brown

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UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON ALL CLUB ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

KIDS EAT FREE NIGHT

Every Thursday Night from 5:30-9:00 PM!Children 12 and under can order from our

Heathrow Kids Menu compliments of the Club.Children 12 and over Heathrow Children’s

guests may order at $4.95++

FABULOUS FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET

Full Buffet- Adults: $29.95++ Children 6-12: $14.00++

(Children Under 5 are compliments of the Club)

Cold Buffet Station Only- $14.95++A La Carte- Entree: $15.00++, Accompaniment: $7.00++

Seating based on availability. Please call ahead to reserve.

KID’S CLUB

Enjoy an evening in our fine restaurant or lounge while your children are taken care of

in the Kid’s Club downstairs! They may order a meal off of our Kid’s Menu charged to your

member account.

This service is complimentary! Be sure to take advantage of it!

Reminder: Parent/Guardian must remain on premises during the entire time the child is

in the Kid’s Club.

SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

Every LAST Sunday of the month from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Featuring a classic Sunday Brunch Buffet with a carving station, omelet station,

fresh seafood, assorted salads, and complimentary champagne, mimosas,

coffee, and tea.

Adults: $24.95++, Children 6-12: $12.95++Children under 5 are compliments of the

Club

Nate KalbGeneral Managernkalb@heathrowcc.com(407) 557-8003Tim BurnsDirector of Golftburns@heathrowcc.com(407) 562-0203Marie JumaDirector of Membershipmjuma@heathrowcc.com(407) 562-0178Kayse WilhelmMarketing & Events Coordinatorkwilhelm@heathrowcc.com(407) 842-1452Kathy LaGrangeDirector of Accounting & Human Resourcesklagrange@heathrowcc.com(407) 562-0171

Tanya RessetarAccounting & Communications Coordinatortressetar@heathrowcc.com(407) 562-0183Richard EyerDirector of Food & Beveragereyer@heathrowcc.com(407) 562-0174Tim DixonExecutive Cheftdixon@heathrowcc.com(407) 562-0185Toni CurlinDirector of Cateringtcurlin@heathrowcc.com(407) 562-0172Rebecca LangCatering Assistantrlang@heathrowcc.com

John KopackGolf Course Superintendentjkopack@heathrowcc.com(407) 333-1488Barry MyersDirector of Tennisbmyers@heathrowcc.com(407) 562-0212Ross BohlkenDirector of Aquatics & Fitnessrbohlken@heathrowcc.com(407) 562-0211

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COUNTRY CLUB RECEPTION: 407-333-1450GOLF PRO SHOP: 407-333-1469TENNIS PRO SHOP: 407-333-1475

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