chartwell chatter - november & december 2012

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Chartwell ChatterChartwell Golf & Country Club

November/December Issue 2012

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hol iday events11/22 Family Thanksgiving12/2 Gingerbread Houses12/5 President’s Eggnog

12/5 School Early Dismissal- Kids 1/2 Off12/8 Brunch With Santa

12/9 Holiday Brunch Buffet12/14 Ladies Holiday Luncheon

12/16 Holiday Brunch Buffet12/22 Golf Pro Shop Christmas Party

12/23 Annual Open House12/24 Club Closed12/25 Club Closed

12/29 Tennis Century Tournament12/30 Holiday Brunch Buffet12/30 Ravens Tailgate Specials

12/31 New Year’s Eve

ePayments (ACH debits) will be accepted via the Club’s website for payment of your monthly bill.Easy as 1-2-3:

• Login to the Chartwell website• Access statement information (located under Member Central/roster tab)• “Pay now” will route you to the SameDayPay site where you will register,

specify payment date, payment amount and bank account to be charged.

Convenient and Secure!

For detailed instructions, see Chartwell website or contact Anne Connolly at 410-987-0400.

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From the General Manager ................2House Committee Report .................3Green Department.............................6Upcoming Events.............................. 7 Ladies Member Guest ........... ............ 9Tennis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Holiday Sales .................................. 12Upcoming Events Cont. ................ 14New Breakfast Hours ...................... 15

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Chartwell Golf & Country Club

1 Chartwell DriveSeverna Park, MD 21146

Clubhouse Hours

Monday & TuesdayClosed

Wednesday - FridayFood Service

11 a.m. - 9 p.m.Bar Service until 12 a.m.

Saturday & SundayBreakfast & Limited Lunch Menu

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday & SundayExpanded Bar Menu

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.In the Bar Area Only

SaturdayDinner Menu

5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

SundayLimited Lunch & Dinner Specials

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Phone Numbers

Clubhouse410-987-0400

Clubhouse Fax410-987-8469

Golf Pro Shop410-987-4480

Golf Pro Shop Fax410-729-0678

Tennis Pro Shop410-987-0400 ext.236

Grounds410-987-1982

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Happy Holidays! Yes, I did say Happy Holidays! The season is upon us and your schedules will soon be filled with family and friends’ gatherings, school plays, winter sporting events and even a little shopping for that perfect gift! As we head into a new year at Chartwell I would like to welcome the new members of our Board of Directors and committees. We continue to move in a forward direction of increased services, menu items, hours of operations and member events. The holidays have historically been a Club centered time of year. Thanksgiving Brunch, President’s Egg Nog party, Chartwell Open House and New Year’s Eve to name a few. Your Club has planned many great events and will be decorated for your office and family parties. It is not too late to contact us for all of your holiday needs. October has brought us a new fiscal year and with that brings a zero percent dues increase. As your management team, we will do our best to control all expenses within our budget while increasing services and member event offerings. In order for us to succeed, we need you, the member, to utilize your Club as much as you are comfortable with. This may be in many different areas. My goal is to offer a creative menu and dining specials for you to enjoy, create new events and improve upon our already impressive lineup of member events,

and to recreate a new and improved banquet area for you to host or sponsor meetings, dinners or parties. We have changed a few internal operations to better serve our catered area. This will improve communications and operations, which will make Chartwell a very sought after location for all events. If you have friends, coworkers or organizations that meet on a regular basis, please feel free to suggest Chartwell as an option. Your Club has availability for your office parties, family events or to sponsor an event for a friend this season. We will gladly help with all the details and create the perfect event for you.As we move into our winter hours, which started on November 1, we will mix things up a little this year. Due to activity around the Club early on weekend mornings ,we have decided to begin breakfast on Saturday and Sunday starting at 8:00 am. Whether you are playing tennis, golf or getting ready for a day of shopping, stop in for a full breakfast or perhaps Chef Todd’s fantastic house made gravlax! We have also begun a second emailing on Thursday that will communicate to you all of our dining, golf and tennis specials for the weekend. In order to catch all of our upcoming events, please make sure that the office has your correct email address and you have visited the web site and made your selections as to which emails you would like to receive. Our web site is www.chartwellgcc.com. This will bring you all the latest, up to date information from the Club. During this time of growth, I will look to our members for suggestions and feedback to make Chartwell the best it can be.Happy Holidays!

Michael FayGeneral Manager

F R O M T H E G E N E R A L M A N A G E R

LEE MEYERSHouse Committee

Greetings from the House Committee!We are very excited about this fall season and if you have visited the club recently you know why! The menu that Chef Todd has created is amazing and has many items that you will love and the service has become truly top notch. If you have not been to Chartwell in a while then now is the time to plan on a dinner before the holidays with family and friends where you can settle in and enjoy a bottle of wine and a great meal prepared by a world class chef, Then you will see why we are so excited!!!Some highlights of what is going on at Chartwell in the next tow months are the Thanksgiving celebration, Wine Guys cab night, holiday open house and an extraordinary Home for the Holiday brunch buffet featured every Sunday including Christmas carolers and fun entertainment for the whole family.If you are planning a holiday party at Chartwell whether it is a business or personal affair please call to reserve you dates soon as available dates are filling up fast. Thanks,Lee Meyers

H O U S E C O M M I T T E E R E P O R T

RICK HANSPresident

What does it mean to be a good Chartwell member? It goes beyond just joining and paying your dues on time. In order to be a truly successful club, we need you to volunteer, participate and refer. Volunteer for a board committee, youth activity, social event or decorating committee. It’s a fun and rewarding way to give back to the club while having the opportunity to meet your fellow members. It makes for a deeper and richer experience when you meet and interact with other members.Participate in activities, golf & tennis tournaments, dinners, dances and holiday events. The more the merrier at all of the Chartwell events. It is the lubricant that makes the club vibrant. When going out to dinner with friends, please think of Chartwell first. When planning family or business events, please think of using our Chartwell banquet and meeting facilities.Refer friends and neighbors to join. We currently have a few openings in all membership categories. The unkept secret to a successful club is full membership. We are fortunate to have a nearly full membership, but it is always better to be full.Many of you do volunteer, participate and refer. That is why Chartwell has grown and flourished for more than half a century and why we will continue to be one of the finest clubs in Maryland.Thank you, Rick Hans

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSSCOTT & LINDA FINLAY – GOLF

JOHN & JUDITH BONANNO – TENNIS

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W I N T E R H O U R S N O T I C E

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Check out Steve’s new blogwith course and project updates. Updated

weekly and sometimes more, to keep you up to date with project articles and photos about

happenings around the golf course.http://www.ChartwellGreenDept.com

What is Happening to my Pines?October 18, 2012

Course WorkOctober 12, 2012

Frost DelaysOctober 12, 2012

Fall is Here!September 28, 2012

End of the Season for the Tropical PlantsAugust 31, 2012

w i n t e r H o u r s n ot i c e : b eG i n n i n G

T h u r s day, N ov e m b e r 1 .

Food Service Bar ServiceTuesday Closed ClosedWednesday 11am – 9pm 11am – 12amThursday 11am – 9pm 11am – 12amFriday 11am – 9:30pm 11am – 12amSaturday 8am – 9:30pm 9am – 12amSunday 8am – 8pm 9am – 8pm

Please note the Clubhouse will be closedTuesday, January 1 – Wednesday, January 16th


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Winter will be soon approaching, but that does not mean that there aren’t many things to be done this time of year to wrap up the current growing season and get ready for next year.Bulb Planting: Hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils offer early spring color before most of the summer annuals are available in the nurseries. This is the time of year to purchase and plant the bulbs. Just dig the holes to the recommended depth and drop the bulbs in. The bulb knows the correct way to grow so they don’t even have to be planted right-side up.Bed Cleanup: After a few hard freezes, beds are ready to be cleaned up. After the freezes, most perennial will turn brown and it will be time to cut them back. Some wait until spring to do this, however the debris that remains over the winter is a good place for insects to hide over winter. Rake up all debris and cut back the perennials to within 1” of the ground. If the perennial foliage had diseases during the growing season, it is best to throw it out rather than compost it. Composting the diseased foliage will keep the diseases around next year when you add the mulch to the garden beds. Mulching now is an option, although most people want to wait until the spring for that fresh look as the spring flowers come up. There is nothing wrong with mulching both times, just make sure the mulch layer is about 2-3” total. Continue to weed the beds through the fall since many of the winter weeds are growing and thriving. If they are not removed now, they will be ready to go first thing next spring.Tree Pruning: Winter is a great time to prune your deciduous trees. Without the leaves, the tree structure is clearly visible. The first thing to do is remove the dead wood in the trees. Second, prune branches that cross and rub each other. Third, remove branches that form a tight angle with another branch that could cause splitting as the tree grows. Finally, thin, weak branches should be removed to open up the canopy

and allow greater light penetration. Light heading back is an option; however, hard pruning back of the tree canopy will actually cause the canopy to grow thicker. Broadleaf evergreens (i.e.-hollies) can be lightly pruned and brought in for decorations. Major evergreen pruning should be done in the early spring.Lawn Maintenance: First, you can start to think about blowing out your irrigation system. Waiting too long could cause water in the lines to freeze and crack your pipes creating more expense next season. Second, as the leaves fall from the trees, it is important to remove leaves so you don’t smother the grass. The grass will become yellow or even die because of a lack of sunlight and air circulation as the leaves become wet and matted, so removal is crucial. Third, if you need to do any last minute seeding or sodding, this can be done before the ground freezes. Finally, as grass moves into winter dormancy, it is time for a dormant feeding. Apply a slow-release, organic fertilizer which will promote strong roots and early spring green up.

-Jimmy Hogan, Horticulturist


G R E E N S D E PA R T M E N T

M A R K Y O U R C A L E N D A R

C A B N I G H t P l u s Friday, November 9th

Annual Cab Night Plus EventFeaturing expanded varietals of 30+ highly rated and valued red and white wines from around the world. Complimented with Chef ’s gourmet tasting stations and passed hors d’oeuvres. Tasting begins at 7pm.$50 Per personReservations Required

t H A N K s G I V I N G B r u N C HThursday, NOvember 22nd

Expand on traditional fixings and join us for lite fare and appetizers leading into a buffet of holiday delights including seafood, dessert and musical accompaniment by the Baltimore Symphony Quartet. Seatings between 12pm and 4pm.$30.95 Adults $11.95 ChildrenReservations Required

G I N G e r B r e A d H o u s e d e C o r At I N G Sunday, December 2nd

Chartwell’s Pasty Chef highlights a Holiday classic with this culinary architectural workshop. Children will enjoy lunch and create their very own gumdrop candy-cane dream-home to adorn your mantle all season. Construction begins at 12pm. $40 children $10.95 Adult Buffet.

For reservations, please call (410) 987-0400 or log on to www.

ChartwellGCC.com and register through the event calendar.

P r e s I d e N t ’ s e G G N o GWednesday, December 5th

‘Tis the season for our favorite yuletide beverage, and what better way to ring in the holiday than with a welcoming from Chartwell’s new Club President, Buck Linthicum, followed by a beautifully crafted meal from the club’s top chef. Drinks and Hors d’oeuvres at 6:30pm. Dinner to follow. $95 per coupleReservations Required


T H A N K S G I V I N G C A T E R I N G M E N U

All orders must be received by Tuesday November 20th Serves 10 $200Roast Turkey 22-25 pounds

Giblet gravy & Cranberry sauce Cornbread stuffing, Buttermilk Mashed potatoes, Glazed sweet potatoes, Steamed broccoli, Roast autumn squash, Mixed green salad, Tomato, cucumber, croutonsChoice of balsamic or Ranch dressing, Pumpkin and apple pie

Enhance your holiday dinnerChartwell rolls $12 per dozen Extra vegetable or potato $15 Jumbo lump crab cakes $12 each Shrimp cocktail $30 per dozen

Leave your Holiday dinner to us! No shopping, cooking or cleaning!

2 0 1 2 C L U b C H A M P I O N S H I P R E S U LT S

Men’s Club Champion – David NocarRunner-Up – Mick ArnoldFlight 1 – Chuck McBeeFlight 2 – John HanouFlight 3 – Scott Brown

Flight 4 – Buck LinthicumFlight 5 – Ken Kingsbury

Flight 6 – Jon Fleisher

Senior Club Champion – Chad KingRunner-Up – John HanouFlight 2 – Pete HorriganFlight 3 – Steven Schoen

Flight 4 – Ron Spath

Super Senior – Ken GillRunner-Up – Jim Uhles

Ladies Club Champion – Gayle VerreaultRunner-Up – Judi Hans

Flight 1 – Catherine MasekFlight 2 – Doris YountFlight 3 – Sue Brown

Ladies 9-Hole Club Champion – Shauna TalbotRunner-Up – Beth Miller

Flight 1 – Sue SpathFlight 2 – Caroline Leverty

Flight 3 – Jill FlorenzFlight 4 – Amy Raff



Holiday christmas partySATURDAY, december 22nd

Golf Shop

2:00pm-6:00pm

30% Off Almost Everything

Free Wine, Cheese & Hor d’oeuvres.

CHARTWELL GOLF SHOP

HOLIDAY SALENOVEMBER 17TH – 25TH

ALL LADIES MERCHANDISE 40% off

MEN’S 10/20/30 Shirt Sale

Buy 1 Shirt 10% Off

Buy 2 Shirts – 20% Off

Buy 3 Shirts – 30% Off

In-Stock Golf Shoes 20% Off

Unique Gift Ideas:

YRI Chartwell Ribbon Belts, Full Selection Golf Bags

Sterling Cut Glassware, Baltimore Ravens Apparel

New Golf Club Travel Cover – A Must Have For the Traveling Golfer

****FREE GIFT WRAPPING****

T E N N I S

Friday/Saturday EvEning PrivatE tEnniS PartiES

$15 per person charge with a minimum of 2 courts reserved for 1 ½ hours of play (up until 8:00 pm) Food and Beverage is available through Wendy Sommers, Event Coordinator. Reserve your evening through one of the Pro’s.

CEntury tournamEntSaturday, December 29Play begins at 9:30am & 12:30pm

Mixed Doubles Format where the combined ages of you and your partner must be 100 years old or greater!Sign up in the Pro Shop, Need a partner? Let us know the age needed.

* POLICY REGARDING CLINICS *

Members are encouraged to sign up for

the entire 9-week session guaranteeing

you a spot each week in that particular

clinic. There is an extra week (10th

week), designed to allow those who miss

a clinic to make it up. For those who

don’t miss any clinics they may come to

the extra 10th week at no additional cost.

Once you sign up for the session, your

account will be billed at the start of the

session. However, you may sign up as

a drop in if there is space available and

pay per clinic that you attend. Clinics fill

quickly, so sign up in the Pro Shop for the

entire session. A minimum of 3 people is

needed to participate in a clinic and to

receive a clinic rate. If less than 3 people

sign up for a clinic, it will be canceled; if a

clinic fills we will schedule another clinic

to accommodate the overflow of players.

In order to receive the Member rate for

clinics or lessons, you must be either a

Golf or Tennis Member.

MEMBER RATES*

½ hour $135 Drop In $15/clinic

1 hour $207 Drop In $23/clinic

1½ hours $252 Drop In $28/clinic

NON-MEMBER RATES*

½ hour $207 Drop In $23/clinic

1 hour $252 Drop In $28/clinic

1½ hours $297 Drop In $33/clinic

*PER 10 WEEK SESSION

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l A d I e s H o l I d AY l u N C H e o NFriday, December 14th Spend an afternoon savoring the holiday season in true lady-like fashion. Finger sandwiches and Champagne cocktails served at 12pm set the stage for a beautiful seated lunch to follow.$34.95 Per LadyReservations Required

N e W Y e A r ’ s e V eMonday, December 31st Three chances to say goodbye to 2012 and hello to 2013 at Chartwell’s New Year’s Eve party. Families can reminisce over a la carte dining specials ranging $20-$35 in price from 5pm to 7pm. Ballroom dinner seating will host live music and champagne at 8pm for $90 per person. And for late-night party crashers, an open bar and dancing beginning at 10pm will send 2012 off with a beat and a smile. $40 Per personReservations Required

B r u N C H W I t H s A N tASaturday, December 8th Save postage on their Christmas lists and wake up with Santa instead. Brunch will be served at 11am with tailored buffets for both children and adults. Young visitors will have their chance to share holiday wishes and take photos with the man of the season.$22.95 Adult | $14.95 Children

H o M e F o r t H e H o l I d AY sSunday, December 9th, 16th & 30th Bring the family and share in our holiday brunch as you catch up over college courses, trips abroad or even just a weekend away. A beautiful spread with everything from salad to Salmon. Dinning begins at 11am. $24.95 Adult | $14.95 Children

New Breakfast and Weekend Hours:saturday & sunday8am – 2pm Breakfast & Limited Lunch Menu2pm – 5pm Expanded Bar Menu in the Bar Area only. Main Dining Room Closedsaturday 5:30pm – 9:30pm Full Dinner Menu & Specialssunday 5pm – 9:30pm Limited Dinner Specials & Lunch Menudecember sundaysPlease note on 9th, 16th & 30th: 11am – 2pmBuffet or Limited Lunch Menu


Reservations can be made online or by calling (410) 987-0400 Get the full list of Club events and activities on the Member Calendar by logging in at www.ChartwellGCC.com

New Year’s Eve Monday, December 31st

Reservations Required

Family New Years Dinner5:00pm – 7:00pm (7:00pm Bal loon Drop)

Family a la Car te Dining Specials , by reser vation. Prices $20 - $35

Bal l room Dinner Seating – Beginning 8:00pm, Open Bar & Passed Hors d’oeuvres, Pref ixed Menu including desser t . Separate charge for

champagne & bott les wine at the table.

Featuring Live music by “Paradise” & l ive broadcast f rom Times Square $90 per person

Par ty Crashers Invitat ion – Enjoy Open Bar & Dancing, Doors Open 10:00pm $40.00

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