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Page 1: A PUBLICATION OF WICHITA COUNTRY CLUB THIRD QUARTER … WCC... · John Clevenger & Brad Rucker Matthew & Alexa Hewitt (Regular), Alexander (Newborn) SPONSORED BY Phil Glenn & Duane

THIRD QUARTER 2017A PUBLICATION OF WICHITA COUNTRY CLUB

HOMETOWNGLORYMEET OUR NEW LEGACIESAL FRESCO AT ITS FINEST

wichitacountryclub.org

SCHOOL OF SPORT

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Welcome to summer at Wichita Country Club! Whether you are new

to the Club or have spent your whole life here, you know summer is

the time to spend your days (and nights) enjoying all we have to offer!

From dining to fitness to entertainment options, we want to be your

home away from home.

As I settle into my new role, I’m struck by the amount of activity that

takes place on a daily basis at the Club. From the time the gate opens in

the morning at 5:00 am until it closes at night, Wichita Country Club

is constantly full of excitement and activity.

This year has been no different. Throughout the Club we are

seeing increased visits in all departments. One of our key indicators

continues to be membership growth. Once again we are on record

pace for new members in a single year. Special thanks to Tamara, but

more importantly, special thanks to you who make Wichita Country

Club the place to be.

The highlights of the summer so far have been Memorial Day

Weekend at the pool. With three perfect days of weather, our new

pool facility was able to showcase itself for the busy holiday weekend.

Not only has the pool been popular with our current members, new

members continually reference this facility as a key draw to the Club.

With our athletics programs, the talk this year has been the growth

in our Junior Programs. All three of our primary areas—golf, tennis

and swimming—are seeing record numbers. Although not one of the

traditional big three activities at the club, pickleball is quickly gaining

popularity. On top of that, I’m not sure you will find a better pickleball

facility compared to WCC.

If you can’t tell, I’m pretty excited about what’s going on around the

Club! Our 117-year history is like no other Club around. We are proud

of our past but we are most inspired by what the future holds for this

Club. Thank you for helping us make it great every day!

Sincerely,

Never a dull moment.

HOURS & STAFF

HOURS OF SERVICE

Murra RoomTuesday–Friday ............. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.Saturday ...................................7 a.m.–10 p.m.Sunday .........................................7 a.m.–9 p.m.

Auerbach RoomTuesday–Saturday ...........11 a.m.–2 p.m. 6 p.m.–10 p.m.Sunday ......................................11 a.m.–2 p.m. 6 p.m.–9 p.m.Auerbach Lounge Tuesday–Sunday .............................5 p.m.–?

Accounting OfficeMonday–Friday ............8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Men’s GrillTuesday–Sunday ..............11 a.m.–6 p.m.

PoolMonday ....................................11 a.m.–7 p.m.Tuesday-Thursday ...........11 a.m.–9 p.m.Friday-Saturday ............. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.Sunday ......................................11 a.m.–9 p.m.

STAFF INFORMATION

Brian White .......................... General Manager [email protected]

Phillip Prude ...............PGA Golf Professional

[email protected]

Carlton Dove ........Director of Player Development

[email protected]

Rex Coad .................Head Tennis Professional

[email protected]

Drake Krause ......Fitness Center Evening Manager

[email protected]

Arin Benjamin ...........Group Exercise Coordinator

[email protected]

Mike Rittmueller .............Clubhouse Manager

[email protected]

Kurt LeVardi ............................ Executive Chef

[email protected]

Tamara Meckstroth .............Membership Director

[email protected]

Kelly Flynn ............Member Relations Coordinator

[email protected]

Sheryl Bruce ..................................... Controller

[email protected]

Darian Tjaden .....................Event Coordinator

[email protected]

Ace Reed...........................Member Dining Manager

[email protected]

Chris Romero ......................Banquet Manager

[email protected]

Sam Pechin .................................. Men’s Grill &

Locker Room Manager

[email protected]

Ariel Williams ..............................Beverage Manager

[email protected]

Randy McVay ..................Director of Aquatics

[email protected]

Shandy Kurth ..................Director of Club for Kids

[email protected]

Ron Ross ....................................Chief Engineer

[email protected]

Lyman Reese .....................Director of Security

Golf Shop [email protected]

CLUB PHONE NUMBERS

Main Clubhouse ........................................................................................................... 316.634.2882Golf Shop ............................................................................................................................ 316.634.0412Golf Course Maintenance .................................................................................. 316.634.3910Tennis & Fitness Center ...................................................................................... 316.634.0135Club Fax ................................................................................................................................ 316.634.1187Golf Shop Fax ................................................................................................................. 316.634.1493

wichitacountryclub.org

GM LETTER

Brian White

General Manager

Our cover girls: Delaney and Charlotte Erdman2

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David & Patty Binter (Regular), Patrick (23) SPONSORED BYMichael Maloney & David Wheeler

Mitchell & Ipek Born (Associate) SPONSORED BYScott Root & Thomas Dondlinger

Samuel Chandler (Regular, Legacy) SPONSORED BYCharles Chandler & J.V. Lentell

Ariadna Cordero (Regular), Summit Patel (20), Mit Patel (16), Gregory Watts (14) and Amir Patel (4) SPONSORED BYPhu Truong & Quoc Truong

Clint & Danielle Cornejo (Regular, Legacy) SPONSORED BYMichael Maloney & Joe Rothwell — Honorary Sponsor: Phil Griffith

Eric & Katie Crabb (Associate), Maya (5) and Tye (2) SPONSORED BYMichael Ceramella & Ben Brophy

Chris & Jane Gaunce (Non-Resident) SPONSORED BYRoc Platt & Mark Lazzo

Jack Gentry (Regular) SPONSORED BYDavid Urban & Marty Cornejo

David Hellen (Non-Resident),Owen (8), Ainsley (7) and Hayley (5) SPONSORED BYJohn Clevenger & Brad Rucker

Matthew & Alexa Hewitt (Regular),Alexander (Newborn) SPONSORED BYPhil Glenn & Duane Poynter

Dr. Joseph & Alexa Houlik (Regular, Legacy) SPONSORED BYPhipps, Brophy and Wheeler Families

Amy Johnson (Regular, Legacy)SPONSORED BYWilliam Johnson & Tom Kice

Elie Khalife & Dr. Mayssa Zayat (Associate), Celine (13) and Ryan (10) SPONSORED BYBrandon Haag & Allison Grace

Christopher & Kenzie Lebeda (Regular)SPONSORED BYRobert Copher & Mark Kruse

Paul & Melissa Mangan (Regular, Legacy), Michelle (7), Alex (5) and Micaela (1) SPONSORED BYDavid Murfin & Mark Moxley

Luke & Stephanie Nath (Regular, Legacy), Harvey (1) SPONSORED BYWilliam Nath and Kent & Cheryl Cooper

Gary & Debra Navarro (Corporate Partnership), Eleanora (13) SPONSORED BYWill Price & Rocky Waitt

Timothy Rozzell (Regular) SPONSORED BYTom Kirk & Andrew Mies

Christopher & Jessica Stong (Associate), Henry (8) and Theodore (1) SPONSORED BYBrandon Haag & Susan Taylor

Matthew & Elizabeth Vos (Regular, Legacy), Paxton (3) and Marlowe (7 months) SPONSORED BYCharles Chandler & David Murfin

Dr. Jim & Cyndra Whiddon (Regular), Connor (18), Dylan (16), Megan (14) and Emma (8) SPONSORED BYBuz Lukens & Kyle Bayliff

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

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Have you noticed the latest addition to the front of the Club? Waving

proudly every time I approach these doors, the Wichita flag puts a

little extra pep in my step and reminds me I work somewhere pretty

amazing. If you haven’t noticed the fever that is the Wichita flag about

town, I’d recommend you take a tour down Douglas Street and circle

through Old Town. Truth be told, I’m not from Wichita but I can’t help

but want to paint an old wood pallet with those bright, primary colors

and pop it out in my garden. I’ll update you all when that happens.

Anyway, the entire point here is that we are the only club in town

named Wichita Country Club. We are the elite club in the area and

our unique membership represents all aspects of this great city. Every

single member here brings a new conversation to our hallways. It’s

pretty humbling to be surrounded by so many wonderful individuals.

As much as the flag represents our city, it’s pretty special to know the

people who move Wichita forward are right here under one roof. In this

issue you will meet my awesome new membership half, Kelly Flynn, be

introduced to three of seven legacies to recently join the Club, get the

inside scoop on School of Sport and much more. Stay Wichitawesome!

Flying proud.

Tamara Meckstroth

Membership Director

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Mark your calendars now with these upcoming dates!

Labor Day Party

Bingo Poolside

The Round UpMember-Guest

Tournament

Progressive Wine Tasting

Bingo Poolside

July

July

Aug.

Sept.

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21-23Sept.

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In the short few months I’ve been at WCC, I’ve received a warm

welcome and I’m so grateful. I may be a familiar face to some of you

from my time with the Club’s neighbor, Whole Foods Market. I bring

my passion for meeting and helping people to WCC and I’m honored

to join the Club’s elite staff. As your member relations coordinator, I’ll

use the many skills I have to serve you and I’m beaming with excitement

to be on this journey with each and every one of you.

From updating mailing addresses to connecting you for special

occasions to Darian Tjaden, WCC event coordinator, I am a pillar to

lean on for any membership needs you and your family may have. I’m

pleased to expand here on what else WCC and I can offer you, your

family or your business.

Though you may be a second- or third-generation WCC family,

there are wonderful things at the Club we now offer you may not have

even heard about. There are also experiences we may not even know

we offer but I can tell you there is no event too small, no room not

available, no food too fancy or no task too daunting. WCC is ready to

accommodate you for anything and I am your liaison.

Summer winds often bring family reunions and pool parties; let me

be your guide to connecting the dots on hosting events like these at the

Club. We also have so many great avenues for your children and juniors

to get involved. Club4Kids is brimming with new things around every

corner, such as building and growing its first-ever garden and increasing

your kiddos’ hands-on crafting activities. Our junior board is a fantastic

opportunity for teens to improve decision-making and learn the behind-

the-scenes fine points of hosting a party. Family is the foundation of

WCC and I am here to help you utilize everything this great Club offers

and the exciting programs it has in place.

If you have extra personal time this summer, let’s get you out to try

tennis for the first time or grow your golf game. The golf pros and their

staff are world-class and they thrive on coaching and educating in any

way they can. Want to host a handful of friends for a day of golf, a patio

lunch and a dip in the pool? I would love to assist in making that day

enjoyable and carefree.

Our bountiful amenities are just as valuable for your business as

they are for you and your family needs. Think of WCC as a blank slate

for the many facets of your business. Imagine a corporate retreat set

against our groomed golf course, engaging in a team-building exercise

on the lawn or breaking bread over a business luncheon in the east

room. I am here to help you think outside the box and use the Club

to its full potential.

Every inch of WCC tells a special story. Contact me and through

Darian Tjaden and our excellent event staff we will make sure your

next event, meeting or celebration is executed with ease by the Club’s

amazing staff. I look forward to meeting you around the Club and

getting you out here to write a few WCC chapters of your own!

You won’t hearfrom me.

Kelly Flynn

Member Relations Coordinator

A special invitation from Member Relations Coordinator Kelly Flynn

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Location is everything.Wichita Country Club is premier real estate for corporate/wedding planners

or members with high expectations for an exceptional experience. With

wonderful access, beautiful grounds, ample parking and 14,000 square feet

of banquet space, we’re an easy first choice for a special occasion and one of

the top event destination centers in the area.

Darian Tjaden, event coordinator

Hosting here is like opening a truly lovely home to friends and family and entertaining them in a warm, intimate style.

• TREMENDOUS VALUE

• EXPERT EVENT COORDINATION

• AN IDEAL STAGE

• COMPLETE CUSTOMIZATION

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There’s something special about being a member of this Club. Our

membership director hears about it regularly. “We experience an

indescribable sense of belonging when we walk through the front

door…a comfort, closeness and familiar warmth.” This is your Club.

You grew up here and built lifelong friendships. Your parents taught you

yes sir and thank you ma’am while dining at the Club. It never occurred

to you that learning to play golf at 7 would be such a handy hat trick

in your future career. You have the Club to thank for so many things.

Now something even more wonderful is happening at the Club. The

children you raised the way your parents raised you are calling Wichita

Country Club their own new home away from home. Some of you are

proudly watching your sons or daughters follow your footsteps and

become new members at WCC.

The Club has welcomed seven new legacies over the past two months

(see page 3). Meet three of our newest legacy families here.

A warm welcome to three of

our new legacy members

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CornejoClint Danielle

One might say 2017 has been a record year for Clint and Danielle.

Spending the winter months remodeling and making their new

house a home and then moving into it this past April was almost as

exciting as getting married in May. The tennis courts here at WCC

were transformed to set the stage for a wedding straight out of a

dream and the couple was simply stunning. When they returned from

honeymooning in Puerto Vallarta the next step was to join life at the

Club.

There are certainly many members excited to have Clint and Danielle

join the Club. You may recognize the Cornejo name considering Clint

and Danielle are the fourth Cornejo family here at WCC. And of course

Clint’s parents, Marty and Jenae, are thrilled to have one of their three

sons around to connect with on the range on weekends!

Besides the incentive of family, Clint and Danielle share a touching

story about why they chose their Club sponsors. Mike Maloney and Joe

Rothwell are close family friends and have known Clint most of his life,

but what really tugs on the heartstrings is when they talk about their

third, honorary sponsor, the late Phil Griffith. From the time he joined

the Club back in 1946, Mr. Griffith was a huge advocate of WCC.

Clint explains Mr. Griffith was their neighbor for two years before

they purchased and moved to their new home. Over those two years,

Mr. Griffith was a true friend to the Cornejo couple and always told

Clint and Danielle the Club would be lucky to have them as members.

Now at a point in their lives when membership in WCC makes sense,

it was extremely important to the two that Mr. Griffith be recognized

as a compelling reason for them deciding to join WCC.

Looking forward to their exciting future at WCC, Clint and Danielle

are thrilled to dive into all the Club offers. Clint, partner and general

manager at Allmetal Recycling, can’t wait to meet a few more fellow

KU fans, while Danielle, attorney at Martin Pringle, stays true to her

alma mater, OSU. This couple knows how to keep a busy schedule

and chase adventure so be sure to ask about their many hobbies if you

see them around the Club. Kind, warmhearted and with a great sense

of humor and shared love for really delicious food, Clint and Danielle

are the type of couple you want to get to know. Welcome to the Club,

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Both Wichita natives, Joseph and Alexa started their story in 2004.

On the latest leg of their journey, the couple came to the Club with

great excitement and handed over their application for membership.

A rare and continuing love story only most couples imagine possible,

these two high-school sweethearts have shared 13 years together and

lived life to the fullest.

Family and friends are a high priority for Joseph and Alexa and the

Club has been the perfect place for them to reconnect after moving back

to Wichita from Kansas City. Joseph went to school at UMKC and

completed his doctorate in dentistry with Alexa by his side. As soon as

they returned to their hometown, Alexa’s parents, Grant and Michelle

Phipps, encouraged the young couple to join the Club. It didn’t take

much convincing.

Summers by the pool, family dinners and bingo nights, 4th of July

parties and holiday celebrations are just a few shared memories this

couple reminisces about. They are excited to make their own memories

here as members and are already very involved. Pickleball and tennis

are top of the list and of course taking advantage of the pool, dining

as a couple and meeting new friends have already been part of their

weekly Club routine.

Joseph and Alexa are relatable, up for anything and in and out of

Wichita regularly. Married on the islands of Turks and Caicos, these

two love the thrill of travel. Concerts, beaches, laughing and their pup,

Lady, are also passions. Though life keeps them busy, they are thankful

to be grounded at WCC. Looking to the future, the Houliks are excited

to raise a family of their own and provide the same WCC lifestyle their

parents gave them. Happy memory making, Joseph and Alexa!

HoulikDr. Joseph Alexa

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Have you ever met a family that immediately pulls you in from simple

engagement with their warm, effortless style? Well, the Vos family is

that family. Matthew and Elizabeth see the full value of raising their

children in the surroundings of the Club and already have a close

connection to life at WCC.

When they moved to Wichita a few months ago, the Voses

immediately knew they wanted to join the Club. To have their children

involved in School of Sport and all the junior programs is priority,

especially to Elizabeth who has fond memories of growing up at WCC

alongside her siblings. Their oldest, Paxton, has at 3 already begun

conquering the tennis courts with his buddy Rex. Marlowe, their petite

and determined 8-month-old daughter, has quickly taken a liking to

the zero-entry pool.

Elizabeth, daughter to Charlie and Marla Chandler, grew up in

Wichita, but has spent the past 10 years in Colorado, where she met

and fell in love with Matthew. Growing up on a ranch just north of

Seattle, Matthew is the definition of a hardworking husband, father

and businessman. The couple started their family in Denver, where

Matt owned a business and worked in real estate while Elizabeth grew

her career in IT.

With their wedding reception at WCC, shared love for Wichita and

Elizabeth’s ties to the city, the Voses were certain the move to Wichita

was written in their story. Putting down roots, Matthew is dedicated

in his new position with Murfin Drilling Company and continues his

work in real estate. Elizabeth is busy running her online marketing

and communications business, taking on home projects and keeping

their family of four organized. Spending time with family and friends,

traveling, game nights, cheering on the Wildcats and getting involved

in the community are passions of the Voses. Matt and Elizabeth can’t

wait to spend the rest of forever with their children in Wichita and in

the luxury of WCC amidst friends and family.

VosMatthew Elizabeth

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ULTIMATE PINEAPPLE 15Spiced rum, Malibu rum and Meyer’s dark rum blended with strawberry purée and served in a freshly cut pineapple

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The extraordinary thing

about the Club’s pool

complex today is how

many lifestyle niches

it includes, from the

resort-style pool to

hideaway enclaves

for busy professionals

and parents playing for

the day with their kids.

Drink, eat, splash,

swim, sunbathe and

sleep with attentive

staff punctuating the

spaces in-between.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

An adult lifestyle destination.Poolside at WCC, there are enclaves and niches in and out of the sun

and enough chairs for everyone. Join us for happy hour on Fridays,

al fresco dining every day of the week, social hour with friends, even

private parties in the off-season.

• Attentive service from trained staff

• Varied menu with an emphasis on fresh ingredients

• WCC guest Wi-Fi internet access in the pool house and across the

entire pool deck to facilitate personal and business communication

If you’re new to the club, you should knowthese are champion waters.The pool complex has a serious side. Year after year the WCC “Gators”

swim team, comprised of junior and senior swimmers and swimmers

6 and under, is a major contender in the Wichita City Championship.

Our championship pool plays a starring role for WCC families

whose kids participate in the nine-team league. Historically a large

swim team, the Gators team has produced some terrific athletes and

swimmers while turning WCC participating families into one big,

warm community.

STUFFED AVOCADO 12Half avocado stuffed with tuna or chicken salad over mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes, fresh baby carrots and parmesan peppercorn dressing with housemade garlic parmesan crackers 13

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

Ask a server for the menu!

A few fan favorites from the new pool menu:EL GRECO* 11Fresh hummus, hanger steak, vegetables and flatbread

PEPPERONI PIZZA* 9.5On 12" flatbread

DIXIE CHICKEN CLUB 9Country fr ied chicken, applewood bacon, aged cheddar, sriracha aioli, lettuce and tomato

CALIFORNIA SHRIMP WRAP 12Grilled ancho shrimp, pea shoot slaw, heirloom tomatoes, guacamole and cheddar jack cheese on a spinach tortilla

SOUTHWEST BURGER* 11With melted queso, sliced avocado, crispy torilla strips and queso fresco

SANTA FE CAESAR 9Romaine hearts, grilled corn, tortilla strips, queso fresco and cumin jalapeño dressing

HARVEST PROTEIN SALAD 9Field greens, quinoa, garbanzo beans, avocado, tomatoes, feta cheese and cucumbers with pesto vinaigrette

*Denotes item is photographed at left.

STRESS RELIEVER 8Vodka, Malibu rum, peach schnapps, pineapple and cranberry juice

COLORADO CRISP 8Deep Eddy grapefruit vodka, limonata and soda water

PUNCH 84 7.5Fresh kiwi, strawberry and orange blended with a variety of rums

PINEAPPLE MOJITO 8Skyy pineapple, mint and soda water

SUNBURNED STRAWBERRY MARGARITA 7Jalapeño-infused tequila, strawberry purée, triple sec and sour mix in a lime salt rimmed glass

BLUE HAWAII 8Vodka, Blue Curacao, cream of coconut and pineapple

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STREET TACOS 13/14/15Chicken/Shr imp/Gr i l led hanger s teak with guacamole, salsa, pickled red onion, jalapeño slaw and queso fresco

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

ROSÉ WINE 8/9Selections from Muga, Fritz Muller and Milbrandt perfect for summertime sipping

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LEAGUEVICKERS

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GOLF

The Vickers League, men’s golf league-play, is now in its second season

and WCC members are hooked. “We have a full field again this year

and we’ve made some exciting format changes to keep everyone in the

hunt down the stretch,” says Phillip Prude, head golf professional.

The league features a six-week regular season engaging 12 teams of

six golfers each in friendly, albeit spicy, competition. After golf, members

stay and enjoy great WCC camaraderie. The season ends with a three-

week playoff run with championship and consolation flights. Phillip

and company are looking forward to an exciting playoff to crown a new

team of Vickers League champions.

“As fun as the

golf is during

league play, the

social time is

what keeps me

coming back

for more!”

-Vickers League player

LEAGUE

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THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF

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It might be every Club parent’s best-kept secret: this world that kids

disappear into every day at WCC is also a world of opportunity for

mom and dads. School of Sport is a stimulating environment for

children over the summer months in which friendships are made, life

lessons are learned, skills are developed and parents get a three-hour

break from their children.

It’s rare to find an all-inclusive educational program for children that

not only teaches lifetime sports but truly educates kids on what it takes

to grow into young, successful adults. Wichita Country Club offers

this exciting and educational environment for kids 4-17 along with the

perfect slip-away for mom and dad from the normal chaos called life.

School of Sport is divided into three sports: golf, tennis and

swimming. Start your children at an early age and they are sure to

participate in all three sports. Children are grouped by age and have a

set routine to rotate each hour from one area of the Club to the next.

It’s quite the orchestrated event by WCC staff and if you’ve ever tried

herding cats, you can imagine the staff power it takes to transfer the

4- to 6-year-old crowd.

Besides the obvious bonus of children learning three basic lifetime

sports, certain to come in handy at future corporate events, parents are

thrilled with the extra effort put forth by the coaches to teach these

children how to respect authority and each other, make new friends and

grow as individuals. Mom of four, Courtney Darrah, puts it this way:

“Our children learn how to be teammates. I watch children help each

other with everything from swim caps to sunscreen. They remind each

other to remove hats when passing through the Clubhouse and lend a

friend a belt for the golf course.”

These tiny adults are transformed in the blink of an eye. Families like

the Haags have watched their girls participate in WCC programming

for the past 10 years. Best friends have been made, tootsie rolls of lost

count have been scooped from the golf shop and endless laughs have

been shared.

“It is the greatest feeling to see our kids having so much fun. They

love moving from each area of the Club and School of Sport allows

me a few ‘free’ hours each morning,” explains Kim Haag. “The best

part is hearing about all the funny things that happen each day. The

tricky part is coming home with messes of clothes each day but we are

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While the children reap the benefits of School of Sport, WCC

parents particularly enjoy the social aspect that has developed over the

years. It is routine for moms and dads to meet over their lunch hour

while they wait for their kiddos to wrap up their morning routines.

Lawn furniture overlooking the putting green is fully occupied while

parents socialize and catch up over Arnold Palmers then grab a bite

to eat under the shaded pool deck that is the current social hot spot.

School of Sport isn’t just for little Joey and Annie! Parents put full

trust in the WCC staff who pour their hearts and passion into hours

and hours with these kids. It’s vital parents are as satisfied as their kids.

Assistant Tennis Pro Michael Bond explains, “It can become a great

challenge to make no two days feel the same for the children. We are

all trying our best to offer a one-of-a-kind program and experience for

these children and that requires zero boredom!”

And Chesley Kilgore adds, “It is so exciting to work with kids every

day. Every day is different and it’s extremely rewarding to motivate kids

who are willing to try new things!”

The three pillars of each program, Phillip, Rex and Randy, start

planning for the upcoming School of Sport season months before

summer rolls around. Extra, and necessary, staff is hired in all

three departments and training begins. There are run-throughs on

transitioning rotating age groups as well as education on communicating

with children, communicating with parents, child-safety precautions

and how to keep young children focused and learning for 50 minutes

at a time.

If you haven’t been out to the Club to see the excitement that is

School of Sport, be sure to take an early lunch break this summer to

witness all the moving parts and grab a shake-and-go salad down on

the pool deck with the parents. Jake Kuhlman, assistant golf pro and

a leading coach for School of Sport shares, “To have a plethora of kids

in one setting every day brings plenty of energy and excitement to golf

instruction. When the children smile and laugh with you it makes it

all worth it.”

It’s worth it all around.

“We are so lucky at

WCC to have School

of Sport. I don’t know

of any other program

that offers the variety

and quality that School

of Sport provides.

We would have to

enroll with three other

programs to get what

we receive at WCC.

”-Courtney Darrah, Member

TENNIS & FITNESS

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It might be every Club parent’s best-kept secret: this world that kids disappear into every day at WCC is

also a world of opportunity for mom and dads.

Photo: Caden and Dr. Chad Corrigan and Ella, Courtney and Genevieve Darrah.23

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