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March April • 2009www.wetheringtongcc.com

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President:Dave Jeanmougin

Vice President / Golf Chairperson:Jack Mosley

Treasurer / Finance Golf Chairperson:Norm Stehlin

Secretary / Social Chairperson:Mary Hackman

Grounds / Greens Chairperson:Tim Boyle

Membership Chairperson:Fred Preiss

Clubhouse /Swim/Tennis Chairperson:John McCarthy

Long Range Planning Chairperson:Dennis Costello

~ STAFF ~

COO/General Manager: Dana Cimorell

Assistant Manager: Sean McClain

Director of Services: Sharon Smith

Marketing Director: Tim Buck

Membership Director: Roberta Frazer

Controller: Tim Whelan

Accounts Payable: Donna Kiessling

Accounts Receivable: Marcy Clarke

Executive Chef: Khalid Mafazy, CEC

Sous Chef: Adam Leuth

Golf Professional: Steve Nelson

Pro Shop Manager /Asst.Golf Professional: Jay Heckathorn

Grounds Superintendent: Tim Kelley

Asst. Grounds Superintendent:Michael Burgdorf

Maintenance Director: Thy Huon

Tennis Instructor: Frederic Sanchez

Post EditorTim Buck

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

The Newsletter deadline for theMay/June 2009 issue is

Friday, April 10. Please callTim Buck, 755-2582 or e-mail

[email protected]

Manager’s Notes

Generally Speaking

I'm sorry about another space story, but... at theheight of the Cold War, President Kennedy made the

following proclamation in a special message to Con-gress “that this nation should commit itself to achievingthe goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man onthe moon and returning him safely to the earth.”

At the time of the announcement, the country did nothave the scientific or technological resources to deliver this promise. In fact,we were well behind the Soviet Union in space exploration. To make the taskeven more challenging, President Kennedy was killed 2 ½ years after thisspeech.

President Johnson quickly assumed the responsibility and, as the story goes,planned a trip to NASA to get an update on the status. While touring the fa-cility, he ran into a janitor cleaning up a spill; whereby, the President pro-ceeded to introduce himself and ask the co-worker’s role with NASA. Insteadof the anticipated “janitor” response, this gentleman said…he was helping toput a man on the moon.

I shared the above story at a Wetherington Managers meeting last monthand asked for a commitment to this concept from every manager. Obviouslywe are not putting a man on the moon, but our commitment to exceptionalmember service needs to be unwavering. They all accepted and agreed thatduring these unsettling times when labor dollars are stretched to the maxwe will be determined to continue providing you the type of service you’vecome to expect from Wetherington employees.

We also reinforced our Core Values (below) and stressed the importance ofeach employees commitment to creating first class memories for our mem-bers on a daily basis.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Respect each other and our members• Honesty & Integrity are key• Commitment - Do what we say we’ll do• Work should be Fun• Have a Sense of Presence - members notice• Be Frugal - treat club money and resources as our own• Put forth your Best Effort always• Communication is King• Always be Friendly & Fair• Always practice a Sense of Urgency

As always, we appreciate your continued support and I hope you will choosethe club as your #1 recreational destination this summer season.

Dana Cimorell COO/General Manager

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Restaurant News

Tuesday Nights – Club Closed

Wednesday NightsFried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Southern Style Green Beans

Salad and Biscuits

$11.95

Thursday NightsPasta Night continues in March.

And kids eat free!

(Mexican Food Nights returns toThursdays in April)

Friday NightsPrime Rib King Cut (14oz.) $21

Prime Rib Queen Cut (10 oz.) $16

And – Lenten Seafood Selections

Saturday NightsTBD - Based on Private Functions

SundaysQuick & Easy Sunday Morning Breakfast Bar.Only $7.95 adults and $4.95 kids 11 and under

Served in the Clubhouse from 10 -2pm

No matter what your Sunday plans are, startyour day with a quick breakfast by Chef Khalid

at Wetherington!

Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Sausages, Pancakeor Waffle Station

Biscuits & Gravy, Hashbrown Potatoes,Fresh Fruit, Breakfast Pastries

Attention: All MembersDue to Board of Health regulations we will nolonger be able to allow members to order

uncooked items from our kitchen.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

New Additions toTop Gun Club

Francis Hayes, John Jacobs& Kevin McAllister are joining Jim LeMay,

Bill Brinkman, & Tom Burdin

Are you aware of the Top Gun list hereat Wetherington?

Top Guns are those who bring in more than$10,000 in banquet revenue or outside food & bev-erage business during the course of a year.

All Top Guns are rewarded by the suspension oftheir food minimum for a period of one year, acase of Sharon’s favorite wine and our sincerethanks for helping the Club achieve financialsuccess.

Typically $10,000 can be achieved by hosting oneparty of 200 people -or- two or three smaller partiesspread throughout a calendar year.

Join the Top Gun Club today by booking your nextbusiness meeting or personal party here at the club.

Call Tim Buck today and begin supporting yourClub by becoming a TOP GUN…

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Restaurant News

French Dinner and Wine Tasting - March 21, 2009Hosted by the Wetherington Wine Club - Open to All Members and Guests

Please join us for a five course tasting menu. Each course will be paired with wine presented by Spencer ofVintage Wines. The evening will start at 6:30 with sparkling wine and Hors d’œuvres including:Palmiers au Basilic, Smoked Gouda Gourgeres and Crepe & Salmon Gateau.

Starting at 7:00 the dinner menu will include:Soup:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crème Julienne

Fish Course: . . . . . . . . . . Halibut En Croute with Sauce Mouselline

Entrée: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duck A’ L’orange, Pommes Chateau and BraisedBaby Fennell

Petit Cheese Selection: . . Cherry Gourmandise, Morbier and Walnut Cheddarwith Fig Bread

Dessert:: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Almond Pear Tart

Price:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 per person plus tax and tip

Please make your reservations with the club by March 14.

Attire: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coats for the gentlemen

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Wetherington Social Events

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First Friday Bridge Girls

WHO: Open to all Wetherington Golf &Country Club Members.

WHEN: The First Friday of the MonthMarch 6: Judy Kleckner 339-9862April 3: Shirley Mitchell: 874-5213

WHERE: The Clubhouse

TIME: Play begins at 9:30 a.m.

LUNCH: Optional, call 755-CLUB for reserva-tions

Please call Sylvia Ruthman, 777-4273 or [email protected] to be added to the sub list orto become a regular when an opening occurs.

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Ladies’ Book ClubWHO: Open to all Wetherington Golf & Country

Club Members

WHEN: The Second Thursday of the MonthWe will meet on March 12 and April 9


TIME: 6:30 p.m.

DINNER: Optional, call 755-CLUB for dinner reserva-tions.

Please call LINDA O’HARA, [email protected],779-6204 for more information and if you are interestedin joining this group for dinner and a lively book discus-sion.

Ladies’ EuchreWHO: Open to all Wetherington Golf & Country

Club Members.

WHEN: The Third Thursday of the MonthFebruary 19 and March 19

WHERE: The Clubhouse (The Ladies’ Locker Room)

TIME: Play begins at promptly at 7:00 p.m.

FEE: $5.00 for prizes at the end of the night.Please bring LOTS OF QUARTERS.

DINNER: 5:45 p.m., optional, call 755-CLUB for reserva-tions.

We are still in need of more subs if anyone would like tobe on our list. Euchre is a very fun game and a way tomeet some of your neighbors.

If you are having dinner please make a reservation withthe staff.

Don’t forget to get a sub if you will not be able to attend.Dinner is 5:45 PM. Euchre starts at 7:00 PM. DeniseRusso 777-9048 or Sue Stover 779-4741

Couples BridgeWHO: Open to all Bridge Enthusiasts

WHEN: The Third Thursday of the MonthMarch 19 and April 14


TIME: Play begins at 7:00 p.m.

DINNER: 5:45 p.m., call 755-CLUB for reserva-tions.

For Information call Connie Callison at 847-4959or email: [email protected]

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Golf News

Women’s Golf NewsI know it’s hard to believe, but Spring will arrive! It’s been a cold and snowywinter but, take heart, golf season is almost here.

We’re already busy planning the WIGG (Women’s Informational Golf Gather-ing) which will take place on Wed., April 22, so mark your calendars! The WIGGoffers a great opportunity to meet and welcome new members and, of course,catch up with old friends.

Please return your league sign-up sheet to Lew Ann Lawhorn as soon as youdecide which group or groups you want to join. We will have additionalsign-up sheets at the WIGG. The committee chairs of our different leaguesare already planning the fun events for our 2009 golf season.

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at the WIGG on April 22. It’s always lots offun!

Chris Stehlin, Women’s Golf Chair

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Golf News

Hole Maintenance Team 2009TheHoleMaintenance Team for 2009 will be start-ing up in May. We will have a meeting in April.

Anyone interested in joining the team can contactme at [email protected] or call 777-5819.

Members are assigned to each hole to do mainte-nance one evening a month May through October.

We had 65 club members involved last year.

This will be the 5th year forthis program. If youwould like to participateplease contact me. Wecan always use a fewmore folks on theteam.

Thank you.Barry Strasser

Get Your Cart Ready ForThis Season!

The Pro Shop now offers a golf cart service program forminor repairs and detailing.

Golf cart detailing is $49.99 andminor cart repair is $30.00 per hour.

Please call Jay Heckathorn, Pro Shop Manager, at 755-CART, for an appointment for these services.

2009 Mini Golf EventsHave you thought about a golf outing to entertainclients, business associates or employees??

You can do that at Wetherington!!

Wetherington’s Staff can arrange everything from thetee box to the dining room.

Please give us a call. Tim Buck and Steve Nelson are atyour service, contact them at 755-CLUB.

Re-grip SpecialIt’s that time of year again. We here in the Golf Shop are chomping at the bit to get going !!

In the meantime, I can’t think of a better time to replace those old, worn out grips. Your grips are vital because theyare the bridge from your hands to the club. Harvey Penick said that playing with slick grips is like trying to climba greased rope in gym class.

The Golf Shop realizes this and for the rest of February and March, we are offering a discount on our re-grippingservices.

Grip Type Regularly Now

Golf Pride Tour Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00 per club . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00 per club

Golf Pride Tour Velvet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00

Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00

Golf Pride Multi-Compound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00(Black/Orange, Black/Red, Black/Green, etc.)

Winn Grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00

The above prices include next day installation. If the grips you would like are not listed above, please contact theGolf Shop for pricing.

To arrange to have your clubs re-gripped, just contact the Golf Shop to get on the list. If you aren’t sure if your clubsneed re-gripping, or if your current grips are what you should be using, we are happy to help you determine theproper size grip for you.

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Swim News

Make Plans to Join The Wetherington Waves Swim Team!

Mark your calendar! Sign ups for the swim team will be held Sunday, May 3, between 4 and 6 pm. at the Wether-ington Lodge. The Wetherington Waves summer swim team is a great way to meet new friends, exercise, build

confidence and participate in friendly swimming competitions! We’re a team of approximately 80 swimmers, aged4 to 18, participating in the local Tri-County Swim League. Our athletes range from young beginners who have justbegun swimming an entire length of the pool, to highly competitive swimmers competing year round.

We welcome your children! We practice mornings at the pool beginning in early June, starting when school isout of session. Prior to that we begin practices May 18th after school.

Here are some highlights of the Wetherington Waves…• Our practice times coordinate with tennis lessons and golf clinics.• We have ’highly social’ swim meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings.• We have social events, a Pasta Dinner and Awards Banquet at the Club complete with dancing, dinner and awardsfor every swimmer!

• We offer a “sign out” sheet for summer vacations, camps, conflicts etc.• The season starts May 18 and ends July 26.• Wetherington G&CC members are encouraged to sign up their GRANDCHILDREN for the Waves. Grandchil-dren DO NOT need to live with grandparents; all appropriate fees will be billed to grandparents’ accounts.

• Wetherington G&CC will again offer it’s Summer Swim Membership. This highly affordable membership givesyou access to all that the Wetherington swim and tennis complex offers throughout the summer! Membershipsare limited, so contact Roberta Frazer at 755-2582 to sign up now!

• Not quite sure if swim team is right for your child or grandchild? We offer a two week trial… if they don’t like it,you don’t pay. (We have NEVER had anyone change their mind once they join us!)

Learn more!Ready to sign up or need more information? Come to team sign-ups at The Wetherington Lodge (next to the pool)Sunday, May 3, between 4 and 6 pm. Head coach Cathy Herr and her coaching team will be on hand to answer ques-tions or you can contact Parent Board President Kim Frazier at 737-7087 with questions.

Tennis News

Hello, Wetherington Tennis Members,With the season fast approaching, it may be time for some of you to start ridding yourself of that winter rust!Stretching can be one of the easiest low-impact exercises you can do to avoid pre-season injury.

How should you stretch? If you haven’t warmed up, you should run enough to warm up yourbody and then be in a position to stretch without risking an injury!

Please feel free to contact Frederic at 368-9543 if you have any questions.

Happy Holidays!

Frederic Sanchez, Wetherington GCC, Head Tennis Pro

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Miscellaneous

Shining Star �Congratulations to Michel Briones, the latest Shining Star to be recognized by theClubhouse Committee. Michel, originally from Mexico, has been with the club for al-most 2 years. Chef tells us he is highly valued in the kitchen where he does variousjobs such as salad preparation, washing dishes etc. Michel lives in Forest Park with hiswife and 2 children, aged 4 and 2 years. Thank you, Michel, for your outstanding serv-ice.

Linda LoughranClubhouse Committee

Club CommitteesMany events and services are brought to the member-ship through the efforts of the committees at the Club.These committees are made up of membership volun-teers willing to contribute their time and efforts intomaking Wetherington one of the outstanding clubs inthe Tri-State area. Committees are open to ALL mem-bers. However, not all committees have openings. If youare interested in serving on a specific committee con-tact the Chairperson.

Dave Jeanmougin - Board President:[email protected]

Jack Mosley - Board Vice President, Golf [email protected]

Norm Stehlin - Board Treasurer, Finance Chairperson:[email protected]

Mary Hackman - Board Secretary,Social/Events Chairperson:

[email protected]

Tim Boyle - Board Member,Grounds/Greens Chairperson:

[email protected]

Fred Preiss - Board Member, Membership Chairperson:[email protected]

Dennis Costello - Board Member,Long Range Planning Chairperson:

[email protected]

John McCarthy - Board Member,Clubhouse/Swim/Tennis Chairperson:

[email protected]

Hours Of Operation~ March & April 2009 ~Golf Course & Range Hours

All Golf Course & Range hours are Weather Permitting.Call the Pro Shop at 755-2278 if questionable.

Pro Shop HoursMarch:Monday ............................................... All Facilities ClosedTuesday........................................... 9 to 5 if course is openWednesday – Saturday .......................9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Sunday .............................................9 to 5 if course is open

April:Monday .................................................All Facilities ClosedTuesday - Sunday................................................8am – 6pm

Dining Room HoursLunch:Monday – Tuesday ...............................All Facilities Closed(Tues. in April)Wednesday – Friday .........................11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Saturday ....................................................................ClosedSunday Breakfast Bar .......................10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Dinner:Monday – Tuesday ...................... All F&B Facilities ClosedWednesday - Thursday ......................5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Friday................................................5:00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.Saturday..............................................5:00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.Sunday .......................................................................Closed

Reservations are Recommended

Tennis Court HoursMonday – Sunday ......................................................Closed

Membership Corner:

Bynow most of you are aware of our new Introductory Membership program (more detailson page 13). The program allows someone to try our club for 12 months by simply making

one annual payment of $4000 for an individual and $5000 for a family membership. This trialperiod should give these new members plenty of time to realize just how special Wetheringtonis. Sponsoring new members is an important part of building our sense of community here.Your family, friends and business associates are the perfect candidates for future members be-cause they share common interests and values with you and many of your fellow members.

Please do your part this month and refer someone to our club. Qualified sponsors receive a $500 or $400 merchan-dise credit for candidates who are accepted for membership.

The relationships they will make and community they will join cannot be duplicated anywhere else. You should all bevery proud to be members of Wetherington Golf & Country Club. Please share that pride with others you know bysponsoring them as a new member.

Sincerely ,

Roberta FrazerMembership Director

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Membership

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Membership

“Sent to 2500 Neighboring Homes in February”

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Wetherington Photos

~ Valentines’ Dinner ~

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EveryWednesday

Chef ’s FriedChickenSpecial

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~ WETHERINGTON • MARCH 2009 ~755 -CLUB (2582) • To Go Orders... 755-1111

Quick & Easy$7.95

Breakfast Bar10-2

Quick & Easy$7.95

Breakfast Bar10-2

Quick & Easy$7.95

Breakfast Bar10-2

Quick & Easy$7.95

Breakfast Bar10-2

Quick & Easy$7.95

Breakfast Bar10-2

Club Closed

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Course Open(WeatherPermitting)

Clubhouse Closed


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Clubhouse Closed

Chef’s FriedChicken Special

Ladies’ Night Out

“Wine & Chocolate”


Chef’sFried Chicken

Special

Chef’sFried Chicken

Special

Ladies’ Book Club

Pasta Nightat The Club

Pasta Night atThe Club

Pasta Night atThe Club

Couples Bridge

Ladies’ Euchre

Club Closed forSpecial Function

Prime Rib Dinner& Lenten Seafood

Selections

Valet Parking Avail.

First FridayBridge Girls


Selections



Selections



Selections


Special French Din-ner & Wine Tasting

Open to all Members

No Ala Carte

(See ad inNewsletter)

Wedding Reception

No Ala Carte

Bistro Goes IrishChef’s specials andhalf priced drinks.

Wedding Reception

No Ala Carte

Ala CarteDining maychange due toEvent Bookings.

Call Ahead forReservations!

Lunch Served 11a.m. - 2p.m.Wednesday through Friday

Dinner Served 5p.m. - 9p.m.Wednesday and Thursday5p.m. - 10p.m. Friday

5pm - 9pm Saturday Nights(Based on Scheduled Banquets)

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EveryWednesday

Chef ’s FriedChickenSpecial

~ WETHERINGTON • APRIL 2009 ~755 -CLUB (2582) • To Go Orders... 755-1111

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Quick & Easy$7.95

Breakfast Bar10 -2

Easter BrunchSeatings at

11am and 2pm

Quick & Easy$7.95

Breakfast Bar10 -2

Quick & Easy$7.95

Breakfast Bar10 -2

Club Closed

Club Closed

Club Closed

Club Closed

Club Open ForLunch

No Ala CarteDinner

Club Open ForLunch

No Ala CarteDinner

Club Open ForLunch

No Ala CarteDinner

Ladies’ 18 HoleOpener

Club Open ForLunch

No Ala CarteDinner


Ladies’ Night Out

“Dinner with thePros”



The Wigg Startsat 6pm



FamilyMexican Food &Trivia Night

Ladies’ Book Club



Couples Bridge

Ladies’ Euchre



First FridayBridge Girls


Selections


Selections

Prime Rib Dinner& Featured Seafood

Selections

Prime Rib Dinner& Featured Seafood

Selections

The First CouplesTwilight of the

Season!

Spring Scramble

March MadnessFinal Four PartyOpen to Members& Guests (See adin Newsletter)

Pub Menu Only

Children’s EasterEgg Hunt 11am

Wedding ReceptionNo Ala Carte

GOLFOPENING DAY

Ala CarteDining maychange due toEvent Bookings.

Call Ahead forReservations!

Lunch Served 11a.m. - 2p.m.Tuesday through Friday

Dinner Served 5p.m. - 9p.m.Wednesday and Thursday5p.m. - 10p.m. Friday

5pm - 9pm Saturday Nights(Based on Scheduled Banquets)

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