Dear Members, I am happy to announce that the City of Aiken has started the silt removal project on Dogwood # 8 and we are already a week ahead of schedule. This project should take several days to complete barring any unforeseen issues. Once the silt is piled for removal and dries, our maintenance staff intends to use the silt for several tee box renovations. The holes for tee box renovations will include: Azalea #3, Dogwood #5 and Dogwood #9. Our goal is to extend/lengthen several of the aforementioned teeing grounds to alleviate any unfair advantage between fellow competitors com-peting from different teeing areas. These renovations will also allow our staff to rotate the tee markers so we can mitigate compaction from rounds played. The new drive/walk bridge on Azalea #2 is now complete and fully opera-tional and it looks fantastic. Our maintenance crew did an outstanding job designing and installing the walk bridge while using recycled materials from other on-course projects. Tree removal has begun and will continue until all tree related issues are resolved. Some issues from trees include, but are not limited to: nutrient/water competition, shade, air circulation, disease, and root damage to cart paths. These issues are not unique to Houndslake, but to all courses with trees. Tree removal is a process that all courses have to manage and it will be an ongoing preventative maintenance practice that needs to be done to maintain quality turf grass throughout the property. Lastly, I’d like to say thank you for all of the support Aimee and I have received since we submitted our resignations to Houndslake Country Club. I am proud of all the staff members and their accomplishments and I am honored to have had the opportunity to serve as your General Manager. Sincerely, Jay Rusch General Manager

MANAGER’S MESSAGE

USED FLAGS & CARTRIDGE DONATION

The Gamma

Omega Chapter of Epsilon Sigma

Alpha is collecting used

printer cartridges to benefit Easter Seals and torn/tattered old flags.

The flags are

given to George Funeral Home to be placed in the caskets of deceased veterans.

This is a great and easy way to recycle cartridges and dispose of American flags

properly.

You can drop off your cartridges and flags in the

lobby of Houndslake. Welcome to Our Newest Members!

Ralph & Judith DeYoung Heidi Nelson & Perry Wood

NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

TENNIS NEWS

CLUB NEWS & EVENTS

GOLF NEWS

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Clubhouse: 803.648.6805 Golf Shop: 803.648.3333 Tennis Shop: 803.648.1690 CLUBHOUSE EXTENSIONS: Front Desk: 2221 Dining Room: 2233 Lounge: 4646 Grill Room: 2228 Accounting: 2230 Golf Shop: 2235 Membership & Events: 2284

WEBSITE: www.houndslakecc.com

The Golf Operations will incorporate a new course rotation for the remainder of the winter

and moving into spring. We will start on Dogwood as the front nine and move to

Azalea as the back nine.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Get your golf game ready for the spring. If you are looking to improve your game,

please contact Rob Lee for a private lesson.

GOLF SHOP APPAREL

Ready for spring? New Golf Shop apparel will be available in early March.

I hope that all of the Members will enjoy the new cart turn around on Azalea # 2 for easier

access to the green. If you have any questions, please contact Rob Lee.

Please congratulate Emmalee Reese, our January Employee of the Month! Emmalee is our Dining Room Hostess and

greets everyone with a warm hello and smile. Emmalee also helps her fellow staff members out in the Dining Room and Pub when needed, as well as helps

out with private events. Emmalee is a nursing student at Aiken Tech. Thanks for all

that you do!

Emmalee Reese

CONTACT US

The Accounting Department is now accepting credit card as a means of

payment for Member’s Monthly Statements.

Please bring your credit card to the Accounting Department to sign up for automatic credit card payments. We will post to your credit card on the

10th of every month. There will be a $2.00 monthly Credit Card Fee for MasterCard, Visa and Discover and a $4.00 Fee for American Express. Please call Carol or Hollie in the Accounting Office with any questions.

JUNIOR CLINICS (Sessions will be 3 week rotations) Session 1: January 14 - February 1 Session II: February 4 - February 22 Session III: February 25 - March 15 Session IV: March 18 - April 5 Session V: April 15 - May 3 Session VI: May 6 - May 24

QUADS

Saturdays February 2, 9, 16 & 23

10:00 AM Start

BEGINNER LADIES CLINIC

Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 PM

$15 Members, $20 Guests

CLUB EVENTS

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Reservations are recommended in order for us to properly prepare and provide you with the best service.

SUNDAY BRUNCH Every Sunday ● 11:00am - 2:00pm $18 + Adults, $8 + Children Age 6-12, Complimentary Children Age 5 & Under

PRIME RIB & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Every Thursday ● 5:30pm - 9:00pm Come out and enjoy prime rib, Chef’s starch and vegetable, served with a simple salad while listening to Pianist, John Vaughn. John Vaughn plays Thursdays, February 7 & 21 in the Dining Room from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. $22 + Per Person for Prime Rib Special Menu Also Available

WINE DOWN FRIDAY Every Friday ● 5:30pm - Until Half Off Bottles of House Wine in the Dining Room and Pub! Only $8.50 + Per Bottle! Dine In Only.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Friday, February 8 ● 6:00pm - 9:00pm Enjoy a night out dining at the Club and listening to Keith Gregory play the guitar in the Dining Room and Patio (weather permitting). Kid’s Night Available

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER Thursday, February 14 ● 5:30pm - 9:00pm Come out for a wonderful dinner with music by pianist, Jeannie Butler. Appetizer: Roasted Cauliflower Soup or Fried Oyster Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon & Onion Cider Vinaigrette. Entrée: Seared Sea Bass with Bacon Braised Collards and Fingerling Potatoes on a Bed Chive Sauce or Shrimp Oscar Fillet with White Truffle & Parmesan Potato Turrine and a Shrimp Veloute Sauce. Dessert: Dessert Cart served with a Glass of Champagne $50 + Tax Per Person Valentine’s Dinner Menu Only Served This Evening Jackets Requested for Gentlemen and No Denim Allowed for this Event 48-Hour Cancellation Policy, Kid’s Night Available

LUNCH & LEARN Tuesday, February 19 ● 11:30am Enjoy lunch while Aiken Public Safety Officer Clark Smith educates you on personal, home, and vehicle safety. Menu options include Citrus Poppyseed Salad served with a Roll or Chicken Salad Sandwich on a Butter Crois-sant with Club Made Chips and Fruit. $20 + Per Person Reservations & Menu Selection Required By 2/15/13

HEART BOARD DINNERS Wednesday, February 20 - Friday, February 22 Attending the Heart Board Show? Come to the Club for dinner before the show. Make an early reserva-tion at 5:00 PM and we promise to have you out in time. Limited entrees from our Dinner Menu will be available for the early dinner – Bistro Steak, Roasted Chicken and Porcini Mushroom Ravioli with Shrimp. Reservations are required and space is limited, so call now!

SEAFOOD BUFFET Friday, March 1 ● 5:30pm - 9:00pm We’re bringing back the delicious seafood buffet. Salad Bar, Southern Catfish, Poached Salmon Display, Bay Scallops, Fried Shrimp & Oysters, Fried Clam Strips & Deviled Crab, Oysters on Half Shell, Alaskan Crab Legs, Whole Crawfish, Grits & Hushpuppies, Fried Okra, Garden Butter Peas, Carolina Gold Rice Pilaf and Assorted Desserts! $35 ++ Per Person, Reservations Required Pub Menu Available in Pub Only; No Dinner Menu Kid’s Night Available

Mark your calendars for the following events and more details will be coming soon! WINE TASTING Friday, March 8 ● 6:00pm - 8:00pm

ST. PATTY’S DAY Saturday, March 16 ● 5:30pm - 9:00pm

EASTER BUFFET & EGG HUNT Sunday, March 31 ● 11:00am - 2:00pm

SAND IN MY SHOES Saturday, April 27 ● 6:30pm Hors d’ oeuvres and Shag Dancing

KID’S NIGHT Friday, February 8 & Thursday, February 14 5:30pm - 10:00pm Enjoy the LIVE entertainment, Valentine’s Day Dinner or just dining at the Club while the Kids have a fun night filled with games, movies and crafts. This event is FREE of charge for Members. Parents must be on Club property. Ages 4-12, Includes Dinner, Reservations Required Members may invite guests to Kid’s Night $5 + charge per guest child

JUST FOR JUNIORS

SAVE THE DATE

FEBRUARY 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Lunch

Dinner

Wine Down Friday

2

Lunch

Dinner

Burger Night

3

Sunday Brunch

4

Club Closed

5

Lunch

Family Night

Country Cookin’

Meatloaf

6

Lunch

Dinner - Pub Only

7

Lunch

Dinner

Prime Rib & Piano

8 Lunch

Dinner

Wine Down Friday

Live Entertainment

Kid’s Night

9

Lunch

Dinner

Burger Night

10

Sunday Brunch

11

Club Closed

12

Lunch

Family Night

Country Cookin’

Fried Porkchops

13

Lunch

Dinner - Pub Only

14

Lunch

Valentine’s Day

Dinner

Kid’s Night

15

Lunch

Dinner

Wine Down Friday

16

Lunch

Dinner

Burger Night

17

Sunday Brunch

18

Club Closed

19 Lunch

Lunch & Learn

Family Night

Country Cookin’

Fish & Grits

20 Lunch

Dinner - Pub Only

21 Lunch

Heart Board Dinner

Dinner

Prime Rib & Piano

22 Lunch

Heart Board Dinner

Dinner

Wine Down Friday

23 Lunch

Dinner

Heart Board Dinner

Burger Night

24 Sunday Brunch

25 Club Closed

26

Lunch

Family Night

Country Cookin’

Country Fried

Steak

27

Lunch

Dinner - Pub Only

28

Lunch

Dinner

Prime Rib Night

March 1

Seafood Buffet

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SUNDAY BRUNCH Dining Room Sunday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

LUNCH Pub - All Day Menu Tuesday 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday - Saturday 11:30 AM - Until

COUNTRY COOKIN’ BUFFET Dining Room & Pub Tuesday 5:30 - 8:00 PM

DINNER - DINNING ROOM Thursday - Saturday 5:30 - 9:00 PM

PUB Drinks & Pub Menu Tuesday 11:30 AM—4:30 PM Wednesday - Saturday 11:30 AM - Until Dinner Menu also available Thursday - Saturday 5:30 - 9:00 PM

GRILL Tuesday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

HAPPY HOUR Pub Tuesday - Saturday 4:00 - 6:00PM Dining Room Tuesday - Saturday 5:30 - 6:00PM

DINING HOURS OF OPERATION