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NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2015

Let’s Give Thanks! The holiday season commences this month with many club

events for the whole family! We hope to see you often, and

we thank you for your membership.

http://www.brickyardgolf.com


Table of Contents

A Note from the General Manager Page 2

Membership News Page 3-4

Golf News & Events Page 5-7

Dining & Social Page 8-9

Holiday Happenings Page 10-13

Calendar Page 14

Times are subject to change as operations are modified.

The Brickyard will be closed December 24th & 25th and

January 1st—8th.

Clubhouse

November – February

Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.*

Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.*

Golf Shop


Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tee Times begin 9:00 a.m. (weekdays)

8:00 a.m. (weekends)

Golf Shop can close earlier due to weather conditions.

Food Service**


Tues – Fri. & Sun. 11:30 a.m. – Close

Saturday 8:00 a.m. – Close

Beginning November 1st, the Golf Shop will be open

8:00am—6:00pm, with tee times beginning at 9:00am on

weekdays. Additionally, Food Service will open at 8:00am

on Saturdays.

Bar**


Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.*

Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.*

Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.*

Pool

Closed for the season.

* = or 1 hour after last cart

**Food and Beverage Service might close earlier due to a mem-

ber event or business levels.

Club Hours of Operation

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Brickyard Ladies’ Book Club

November 17th, 5:30 pm

The Perfect Son

By Barbara Claypole White

From a distance, Felix Fitzwilliam, the son of an old

English family, is a good husband and father. But, ob-

sessed with order and routine, he’s a prisoner to perfec-

tion. Disengaged from the emotional life of his North

Carolina family, Felix has let his wife, Ella, deal with

their special-needs son by herself. A talented jewelry

designer turned full-time mother, Ella is the family

rock…until her heart attack shatters their carefully

structured existence.



A Note from the General Manager

Season’s Greetings to all of the Brickyard members and their families!

As the holiday season quickly approaches, I wish to extend a heartfelt invitation to join us for the many events we have

scheduled during this joyous season. We have planned very special events for adults, children, and families including the

Annual Membership Holiday Party and Open House on December 22nd. Please remember to RSVP for this event by

December 18, 2015 by calling or emailing Lauren or Luis. Thank you for helping us adequately prepare! The staff will

be busy decorating the clubhouse and our chefs are preparing delicious, creative dishes for your enjoyment. Please

check your emails, the monthly newsletter, and Brickyard’s website to keep abreast of the fun-filled events we have in

store for you! Celebrate the season and come out and enjoy your club!

I would like to personally thank all of the members who so graciously contributed to the Employee Holiday Fund. Your

thoughtful gifts will make this holiday season even more special for the Brickyard staff and their families. I would also

like to thank those members who have sponsored events for their friends, families, or colleagues throughout the year

and during the busy holiday season. Please remember to check the calendar for dining availability and hours due to the

number of events and be sure to make reservations for the many scheduled club events. Don’t forget that the Brickyard

offers a babysitting service for your convenience (with advance notice) for members and guests dining at the club! We

know how important a night out can be for our members who are parents. Please contact Lauren or myself to arrange

for childcare or to make reservations.

While we continue our quest with regard to management transition, we thank you for your patience. Additionally, we are

grateful for the talented team players currently part of the management team, all of whom are focused on continuously

improving membership services: Lauren—Catering, Eliza—Membership, Carl—Golf , Monica—Culinary, David—Golf ,

Kalai—Food and Beverage, and Marc—Golf Maintenance . They have been instrumental in enhancing the club standards

expected by our membership. Due to the busy holiday season, we will resume our search in mid-January 2016 and ex-

pect additional management in place thereafter.

A few notes as we look ahead to the calendar in December and January:

Due to how busy the month of December is for members and the club, the 2-for-$25 dinner on Tuesdays will not

be offered during that month, but we will resume this popular event on Tuesdays beginning January 12th, 2016.

As a reminder, Food & Beverage will close at 5pm on December 31st, and the club will be closed from January 1st,

2016 through January 8th, 2016 in order to complete necessary renovations and repairs. We will reopen on January

9th, 2016 for breakfast at 8am. Reciprocal golf arrangements during this time have been made with Idle Hour—

please call the golf shop for additional information.

Additionally, the clubhouse, course, and driving range will be open on Monday, January 18th, 2016 in recognition

of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

As part of our ongoing focus on member services, we are working with the Brickyard Executive Committee to imple-

ment new membership programs and add value to your membership. Please feel free to contact one of the Executive

Committee members to voice your ideas, concerns, or ask questions as we enter the second month of our new fiscal

year; they are interested to hear from you!

Best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season! We hope you and your family have a very happy Thanksgiving.

Luis Pardal

General Manager

(478) 477-6765 Ext. 222

[email protected]

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November Brings Great Member Activities!

Many of us are probably wondering how November snuck up on us—but here it is! This

fun-filled month may bring colder temps, but it also brings the beginning of holiday

merriment and offers a time to reflect on all we have to be grateful for.

Here are the Brickyard, we are thankful for all of our wonderful, long-time members

and those new members who have joined us recently. I often find myself telling others

how great our membership is.

In the following pages, you’ll see the many holiday season events we have planned to

give you an opportunity to mix and mingle with old friends and perhaps make some

new friends as well. From the Turkey Scramble, to the Children’s Holiday Party, to our

Membership Holiday Party and Golf Shop Open House, we look forward to seeing you

all at the club often!

Please stay tuned for new membership opportunities coming soon! As always, please

stop by my office and say hello. I am happy to answer your questions about member-

ship and always welcome feedback or comments. We hope to see you and your families

at the club often!

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Eliza Vaughn

Membership Director

[email protected]

(478) 477-6765 Ext. 224

Membership News

Thank you to our members for participating in the Trunk or Treat Event!



Membership News

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Brickyard Executive Sub-Committees

Resignations Committee

Mrs. Jenny Stansfield Mr. Patrick Goff

Gen. Robert Hughes Mr. Jack Nichols

Ms. Nancy Farage

Recruitment Committee

Mr. Chip Greene Mrs. Kay Veal

Mr. Matthew Myers Judge Howard Simms

Communications Committee

Mr. Melvin Haas Mr. Andrew Holland

Mr. Terry Parker Mr. Virgil Adams

Mrs. Lauren Lanter

Men’s Golf Association

Dr. Richard Mixon Co-Chair

Mr. Larry Wiley Co-Chair

Membership Holiday Party

& Open House!

Join us for an evening of holiday merriment!

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

6pm—8pm

Enjoy:

Complimentary cocktails & hors d’oeuvres

Golf Shop Open House with complimentary

gift wrapping

Please RSVP by 5:00pm on Friday, December

18th to Luis Pardal, generalmanag-

[email protected] or by calling 478-477-6765.

This event is for adult members only

(no guests or children, please)

We are pleased to welcome our

newest Brickyard members:

Mr. Matthew Cathey

Dr. Bill Barnes

Dr. Ryan DeCoons

Dr. Zeke Terrell

Mr. Chip Miller

Mr. Will Dodson

Mr. Wesley Rauls



Golf News & Events

Upcoming Golf Events

November 16th

Field of Hope Tournament

November 22nd

Turkey Scramble

1:00pm shotgun

December 19th

Christmas Scramble

10:00am Shotgun

Congratulations to the Winners of our

Fall Member-Guest!

Our Fall Member-Guest was held on Friday, October 16th. A good

time was had by all 22 teams who participated in the tournament,

which included a 9-hole best ball and 9-hole scramble.

A special congratulations to our winners:

Gross Division

1st Place- Andy Holland & Dallas Malone

2nd Place- Cole Tidwell & Luke Dasher

Net Division

1st Place- Frank Gaudry & Tommy Reid

2nd Place- Chad Perry & Brian Tharpe

3rd Place- Richard Mixon & Bart Tharpe

4th Place- Ron Richardson & Neil Gordon

Thank you all for making it a success!

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Golf News & Events

Gift Certificates & Guest Passes

Members with gift certificates will be notified by the golf staff. All gift certificates must be redeemed by Decem-

ber 31, 2015. While we have a variety of merchandise in the pro shop, we can also special order for you!

Starting November 1st, guest passes will be $38 each. Members will have 3 guest passes to redeem a month, no

rollovers allowed.

Driving Range & Practice Green Update

The driving range will be closed two hours before dark every Sunday evening.

This will allow staff to retrieve all range balls from the range, enabling our maintenance staff to mow on Monday and also ensuring we are not los-

ing any range balls.

The driving range and practice greens are for the use of the members and their guests. The driving range and practice greens may be used by

members during normal hours of operation.

Guests must be accompanied by a member when using these practice facilities to prepare for their round of golf.

The putting green adjacent to #1 tee and behind the

outdoor pavilion are for practice putting only. (please do not chip to the greens.)

The chipping green with the bunker next to the outdoor pavilion may be used for chipping from the grass around the green, as well as from

the bunker next to the green.

Please rake the bunker after you complete your practice and return the balls to the practice bucket so it will be ready for the next person to

practice.

Thank you, Carl and Jim

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Announcing: Brickyard Winter Golf Pricing!

We are pleased to highlight our winter rates for members and guests, including twilight times and rates!

November 1st—March 1st

8am—2pm

Member Cart Rates:

Family Classification: $16 (18 holes)

All Other Members: $20 (18 holes)

$9 (9 holes)

Guest Fee:

(accompanied)

$38

Twilight: 2pm—close

Member Cart Rates:

$12 (18 holes)

$8 (9 holes)

Guest Fee:

(accompanied)

$25 (18 holes)

$12 (9 holes)



Golf News & Events

A Note from your Course Superintendent

With November upon us, it’s also time for the cold weather

and different care for the golf course. We have taken all the

necessary measures to help the turf areas make it through the

winter months. Throughout November, we will be continually

cleaning up debris on the course in addition to the falling

leaves. We will also be undertaking some tree cleanup as we

have a few trees along the course that have died. Keeping the

course clean and playable for you will be our main focus.

The health of the greens through the winter is a top proirity,

and we have taken measures to maintain their health and get

them through the winter months. We have slowly raised the

height of the greens to .140 and added phosphorus to them to

help the plants store nutrients throughout the winter. We will

slow down on mowing and roll them a little more often to re-

duce any stress and to keep them smooth.

We are still planning to repair some drainage areas on the

Driving Range toward the end of the month, weather permit-

ting, which will help us recover more range balls and improve

range safety for staff. Also, the bunker on #15 should be fin-

ished up this month if the weather allows.

Please remember that it is still important to continue to fill

divots and repair ball marks during the “slow growing

months.” Thank you for your assistance!

See you on the course!

Briane Faletto, GCS

Class A Superintendent

Thank you for helping us maintain the

beauty of the Brickyard golf course!

Please repair ball marks on green.

Rake bunkers after your shot.

Use 90 degree rule (it helps fairways).

Please register yourself and guests before

going out to play golf.

Please check with Jim Hickman or Carl

McNeill before playing a five-some.

Thanks and happy golfing!

Member & Guest Reminders Guest Fee Structure:

Guest passes (3 passes per month for $38) are monthly and can-

not be rolled over; they must be used in the month assigned and

cannot be moved from future months to present month.

After the 3 passes are used for the month, additional guests must

pay $79.98 (including tax) per guest.

Members must play with guests in order to take advantage of this

special rate.

If a member is not playing with the guest, a fee of $125.00 plus

tax will be charged.

Any previous members who have resigned within the last 24

months are not eligible to take advantage of these special rates;

they will be charged the regular rate of $125.00.

Driving Range:

The driving range is for the use of members and guests while

playing golf. Guests who are not playing golf are not allowed in

the driving range without the permission of the General Manager

or Golf Professional.

The putting greens (behind the pavilion and tee box #1) are for

putting only. Chipping is only allowed from bunkers to the

greens not from the grass areas to the greens.

Ladies’ Clinics!

We are excited to offer ladies’ clinics on

a weekly basis—Sundays at 3pm!

Ladies—$10

Please call the pro shop for more de-

tails or email Carl McNeill at golfprofes-

[email protected]

Lockers are available!

Contact the pro-shop for availability.

$72.00 billed semi - annually

Rental includes locker and club storage

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Dining & Social

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Get ready for the holiday season and join us for our

many upcoming events!

2 for $25 Dinners include three courses:

Salad Bar

Four Entrée Choices

Dessert Display

House wine and draft

beer—$3.00 for diners

only.

(Does not include beverages. May be purchased

separately.)

This month, join us for a Fall Feast

in place of Sunday Brunch!

November 15th, 2015

11:30am—1:30pm

Bring the kids for some fun activities

(12pm—2pm)! More details on page 11.

Please make your reservations in advance

by contacting Luis Pardal at 478.477.6765

ext. 222 or generalmanag-

[email protected]

Adults: $14.00 plus tax

Children 6-12: $6.95 plus tax

Children 5 and under: free

November Sunday Brunch:

Fall Feast & Festival

Tuesday Nights’ Dining Deal!

Please make plans to join us each Sunday in

December for Sunday Brunch with Santa!

Each event includes kids’ activities and the

opportunity to visit with Santa himself!

Saturday Breakfast

08:00 am - 10:00 am

Every Saturday

Enjoy unlimited pancakes and waffles with all

the toppings!





Dining & Social

Fall Cooking Thoughts from the Brickyard’s top chefs!

If you ask Mattie and Monica about their favorite fall ingredients, you’ll hear some classics (apples,

butternut squash, and so on), and a few surprises. During this time of year as the weather turns

cooler, Mattie and Monica are just like us—they think about warm soups and hearty, spicy chili to

stay toasty! Below, we share a chili recipe that is guaranteed to please—and it’s quick and easy!

Also, you may have noticed the Grille Menu received a little update recently. Now, our menu features

Brickyard specialties including the popular, housemade tomato parmesan soup and classic golf fare

such as the Georgia and Carolina hot dogs. Stop by and try it for lunch!

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Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go

Let the Brickyard make this your lowest stress holiday

with a fully prepared Thanksgiving Dinner that feeds 12-

15 people!

See more details on page 11.

Homemade Chili

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon cooking oil

1 lb. lean ground meat

Two 14 oz. cans kidney or black beans

One 28 oz. can tomato sauce

1/8 cup sugar

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Squirt of ketchup

Saute the onion and garlic in a large, heavy pan or

pot. Add the meat and brown it, then add the rest of the

ingredients and cook, simmering, for 1/2 an hour or

so. Taste occasionally and adjust seasoning.

Optional: additions of diced jalapenos, hot sauce, and top-

pings like cheddar cheese and sour cream make this win-

ning recipe even more delicious!

Give back with the Brickyard!

At our Children’s Christmas Party, help us support those who are less fortunate by contributing a

gift for Toys for Tots!

See more details on the Children’s Christmas Party on page 12.



Holiday Happenings

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Believe it or not, the holidays are

fast approaching! We have many

upcoming events to fill your

social calendar. In addition to

member only events, we are also

hosting our annual Big Little

Party. We are offering our venue

for private parties whether for

your business or friends and

family. Call (478) 477-6765 for

more information.

Holiday Calendar of Events Sunday, November 15th: Fall Feast & Festival

Sunday, December 6th: Children’s Christmas Party

Sundays, December 6th, 13th, & 20th: Santa Sunday Brunch

Wednesday & Thursday, December 16th & 17th: Holiday Business Lunch

Friday, December 18th: Big Little Holiday Party

Tuesday, December 22nd: Holiday Membership Party

Tuesday, December 22nd: Pro Shop Open House

Thursday & Friday, December 24th & 25th: Club Closed

Thursday, December 31st: Club Closes at 5pm

January 1st—8th: Club Closed

*Golfing members will have reciprocal access to Idle Hour Country Club during this time

Saturday, January 9th: Club Open for Business

Enjoy holiday theme golf with the

Turkey Scramble

November 22nd

1:00pm shotgun

$5 per person entry fee, does not

include cart. A member may bring

up to 3 guests for the $38 guest

pass rate. Two winning

teams, and each team

wins one turkey!

Gobble Gobble!



Holiday Happenings

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Fall Feast &

Sunday, November 15th

11:30am—1:30pm

We are inviting you to join us for a celebration of fall! Enjoy delicious foods and

entertainment, including:

- Carved New York Strip—Seafood Crepes—Chicken Picatta—Kids Station

- Apple Cider Station (Hot or Cold, Spiked or Not)

- Kids’ Activities Include: Crafts, Face Painting, Clown, Games, & a Bounce House

Adults—$14

Children ages 6-12—$6.95

Children 5 and under—Free

Reservations required by Friday, November 13th.

To make reservations, e-mail Luis at [email protected].

Festival

Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go

Make this your lowest stress holiday ever!

Roasted or fried turkey, cornbread dressing and gravy, sweet potato cas-serole, green bean casserole, fresh cranberry relish, Sister Schubert

rolls, and pecan pie.

This dinner feeds 12-15 people, is completely cooked, and sent with easy re-heating instructions to make your holiday season as carefree as

possible.

All orders must be placed by Friday, November 20th, and picked up on Wednesday, November 25th by 6pm.

$140 per dinner



Holiday Happenings

Children’s Christmas Party!

Sunday, December 6th

Brunch: 11:30am—1:30pm

Children’s Party: 12:00pm—2:00pm

Santa arrives at 12:15pm!

Bring the whole family for the festivities!

Enjoy a photo session with Santa and Steve

Schroeder 12:30pm—2:00pm

Children can imagine themselves on the Polar

Express with train rides from noon to 2pm!

Adults—$12.95, Children 6-12—$6.95, Chil-

dren 5 and under—Free

To RSVP, call (478) 477-6765 or e-mail us at

[email protected]

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Brunch with Santa

December 6th, 13th, and 20th

11:00am—2:00pm

Complimentary mimosa for

adults & orange juice for kids

Adults $12. 95

Children 6-12 $6.95

Children 5 and under: Free

Holiday Business Lunch Buffet

Wednesday, December 16th

&

Thursday, December 17th

11:30am—1:30pm

$12.95 per person

Lunch buffet will include a salad bar, three entrees, two vegetables, two starches, and

a dessert display.

Advance reservations are appreciated.

(478) 477-6765

Lauren Fox, [email protected]



Holiday Happenings

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Save the Date!

Be a part of our

Big Little Holiday Party

Friday, December 18th

6:00pm—Close

Our event gives you the opportunity to entertain

your coworkers, no matter how small or large

your gathering may be. With a menu full of culi-

nary delights and a festively decorated venue,

your guests will enjoy their evening networking

and mingling with other local businesses attend-

ing the party.

Festivities include butlered hors d’oeuvres, full

dinner buffet, games and live music, and one

drink ticket per person.

For reservations* or more information, call

(478) 477-6765 ext. 222 or e-mail

[email protected].

$40 per person, tax and gratuity included

*Accepting reservations until December 1st,

5:00 p.m.

The Sams family, management

and staff of the Brickyard Golf

Club cordially invite all Brick-

yard members to the

Annual

Membership

Holiday Party

Please join us on Tues-

day, December 22,

2015

6:00pm—8:00pm

Featuring:

Complimentary cocktails &

hors d’oeuvres

Golf Shop Open House with

complimentary gift

wrapping

Semi-formal attire

This event is for members only,

no guests or children, please.

Please RSVP by 5:00pm on Friday,

December 18th to Luis Pardal, gen-

[email protected] or

by calling 478-477-6765.



November Calendar

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2

Clubhouse, Driving

Range, Course & Pool

Closed

3

2 for $25 Dinner

4 5 6

7

Breakfast Special

8

Ladies’ Golf Clinic—

3pm

9

Clubhouse, Driving


Closed

10

2 for $25 Dinner

11

12

13

14

Breakfast Special

15


3pm

Fall Feast & Festival

16

Clubhouse, Driving


Closed

Field of Hope

Tournament

17

2 for $25 Dinner

Ladies’ Book Club—

5:30pm

18

19

20

21

Breakfast Special

22


3pm

Turkey Scramble

1 pm Shotgun

23

Clubhouse, Driving


Closed

24

2 for $25 Dinner

25

26

HAPPY

THANKSGIVING!

Club Closed

27

28

Breakfast Special

29


3pm

30

Clubhouse, Driving


Closed



Club Contact Information

General Manager

Luis Pardal

[email protected]

(478) 477-6765 ext. 222

Direct Line: (478) 330-6467

Club Controller

Sharon Yaughn

[email protected]

(478) 477-6765 ext. 221

Direct Line: (478) 330-6466

Golf Superintendent

Briane Faletto

[email protected]

(478) 477-6765 ext. 238

Direct Line: (478) 330-6478

Membership Director

Eliza Vaughn

membershipdirector

@brickyardgolf.com

(478)477-6765 ext. 224

Direct Line: (478) 330-6469

Executive Chef

Mattie Lewis

[email protected]

(478) 477-6765 ext. 233

Direct Line: (478)330-6475

Head Chef

Simonica Etienne

[email protected]

(478) 477-6765 ext. 233

Director of Golf

Jim Hickman

[email protected]

(478) 477-6765 ext. 226

Cell Phone: (478)718-2749

Golf Professional

Carl McNeill

[email protected]

(478)477-6765 ext. 226

Assistant Golf Professional

David McDaniel

assistantgolfprofession-

[email protected]

(478)477-6765 ext. 225

Event Coordinator

Lauren Fox

[email protected] Golf Shop:

(478) 477-6765 ext. 225

Direct Line: (478)330-6471

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