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President’s Message 2Note from the Club Manager 3Easter Brunch 4Out of the Rough 5Golf News 6SMLGA News 7

Swimming Pool Info 8-9Mother’s Day Brunch 10All Things Social 11Calendar of Events 12-13Club Information 14

Signal Mountain Golf and Country ClubMay 2019

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SMGCC News May 2019 Page 2

President’s MessageApril at the Club was, in a word, AMAZING. With the course greening up rapidly, and the practice facility project coming along nicely, golfers young and old should be proud of what we have. This month’s BIG “THANK YOU” goes to Rob Pearse, for his spearheading the project to bring our range renovation to fruition. Thanks also to Pat Rose, his staff, and Rob Collins of King & Collins for the work done in less than desirable weather conditions to have the range reopen: (On Mats Only - Stay Off The Newly Sewn Grass Areas)

For the house, I would like to say “THANK YOU” to Debbie Durham for donating a professional grade steamer to the club. This will be put to great use!

Socially, the main attraction was Easter Brunch with over 200 members and guests. The final Trivia Night for the Spring was a big success, as well as the dinner club and several private parties.

If April was amazing, May is shaping up to be in a word: MAGNIFICENT.Highlights for golfers will be the Signal Mountain Invitational, May 17, 18 &19. There is always room for more players and/or sponsors. Sign up in Pro Shop.

Socially, big events will be Mother’s Day Brunch, Memorial Day Cookout, and Pool opening. We’ve already began getting the pool ready for a great summer.

Check for information on all events in other parts of the newsletter. Also, check the calendar for the activities and dates. Participate in as many as you can to get full value for your membership.

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50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Please join us for a Cocktail ReceptionIn honor of

LARRY & BARBARA BURNSFriday, May 31st4:00 to 6:00 pm

Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club Ballroom

Hosted by their Children

OPEN INVITATION TO CLUB MEMBERS


Note from the Club Manager

Spring has sprung and so has the excitement around the Clubhouse. Our April special events have been very well attended including Trivia Night, Dinner Club, Easter Brunch (with 218 attending), SMLGA Opening Day Luncheon. This year’s annual Community Guild’s Luncheon had a record 118 attending, a great event for the Club.

Looking to May more exciting events with our first Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday May 4th featuring a best ladies hat contest, best dressed couple contest, Winning Horse and Jockey Contest, a fabulous sports buffet with Derby Hot Browns, Sliders, Brat’s and Dogs and much more! Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday May 12, make your reservations early we sold out for Easter. The Pool opens Saturday May 25th, check out our newly renovated Cabana Bar and huge umbrella’s, and Memorial Day Cookout Poolside. For pool dining we now offer our full-service menu and a fun children’s menu.

Get ready to Derby, Dine and get Tan! See you pool-side,

Joe Fidelibus, Clubhouse Manager

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The Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new members and returning members for April 2019.

Welcome To:Joshua James Baker (Junior), Self-employed Contractor, and wife Elise and children Emory Grace (6), and Addison (3)

Adam Bridges (Junior), CPA/Controller at Cresswell Richardson, aand wife Mary, a Counselor

David Scobey Clark (Junior), Insurance Agent with RSS Insurance, and wife Meredith, Assistant Director of Partner Relations with United Way

Craik Davis (Retired Banker), and Elizabeth

Thomas Eischeid (Junior), CPA, and wife Kate (Realtor)

Wanda B. Hicks (Full), W Factors

Eric Isch (Junior), Research Analyst with Unum, and wife Michelle (Banker with Wells Fargo), and children Owen (3) and Anna (1)

Matthew Warren Kreis (Junior), Insurance Broker, and wife Tatum and children Marshall (3) and Robert “Bo” (1)

Ryan Leister (Junior), Engineer with TVA, and wife Carmen and children Clara (9), Vivian (8), Virginia (6), and Grady and Marie (3)

Ben Reese (Full), Attorney with Spears, Moore, Rebman & Williams, P.C., and wife Kelly (Retail Clothing), and children Mary Blake (12), and McLaine (9)

Daniel Saieed (Social), Director of Development for Hamilton County, and wife Karen, Retired Teacher

James Aaron Stanley Junior), Residential Contractor Stanley Construction, and wife Jessica (Nurse Practitioner and children Lucy (5) and Saylor (4)

John K. “Trey” Stansell (Junior), Partner at Crawlspace Doctor of Chattanooga, and wife Lindsay (Nurse)

Will Stansell (Junior), Account Executive with Signal Industrial Products, and wife Paloma, Fleet Manager with UBS

Easter Sunday Buffet was a huge success with delicious food and special time with family and friends! Thank you, Joe Fidelibus, Chef

Bob Hlavka, Robert Schoolfield, Dawn Altergott and all the food and beverage staff! Well done!!!


Out of the RoughI’m happy to report that construction of the new Practice Facility is complete. The team has been balancing detail work at the facility with rapidly increasing duties on the golf course. We anticipate opening the new short game green, new bunkers and the new natural grass tee in late May. Until that time please keep off these areas and allow them to mature properly. More news to come on this front as the Grand Opening date gets finalized. Thanks to all our project donors for making this vision a reality!

The following pictures show how far the project has come in the past few weeks. The biggest factor has been the arrival of warm temps. Bentgrass and ryegrass seedlings like a little warmth to get moving. With the exception of areas that have been eroded in storms, I’m very pleased with our turf stand at the facility.

Please follow the Department’s Twitter account @SMGCCTURF for updates on what the team is working on. Information is generally updated daily during the golf season. See you on the course!Pat

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Signal Mountain Invitational The 83rd Signal Mountain Invitational is just around the corner. The event will be held May 17th-19th. The Invitational is one of the premier amateur events in the southeast. The tournament always draws a very strong field that typically includes several of our members. I hope this year will be no different. The unique thing about the Invitational is that it appeals to all ranges of golfers. The championship flight will house some of the best amateurs in the area while the Double Bogey Max division will include golfers with a 10.0 handicap or higher. We hope to once again have a great turnout from our membership competing in this great event this year. If you cannot participate but still wish to help out, we are still accepting sponsorships. Sponsorships are $100. The sponsorship fee will get your name or company name listed on the sponsorship board displayed at the putting green for the entire tournament, your name listed on all of the cart signs, and listed on next year’s invitation. The sponsorship will also get you an invitation to a great party held at the Country Club Friday, May 19th. Please contact the golf shop if you would like to sign-up or sponsor. One additional way to help this great event succeed is through voluntary efforts. With several blind tee shots and some participants playing this course for the first time, we love to have spotters out on the golf course to help players find the occasional errant tee shot. We also need volunteers to help at the scoring table. Please contact the golf shop if you would like to volunteer.

Mom’s Night Out Clinic Keep an eye on your email for information regarding this month’s upcoming Mom’s Night Out Clinic.

Upcoming EventsMay 4-5 Member-MemberMay 17-19 InvitationalMay 25 Glow GolfMay 27 Memorial Day Scramble / Shootout #2

Save the DatesJune 17-19 Summer Golf Camp #1June 22-23 Ladies Club ChampionshipJune28-30 Men’s Club ChampionshipJuly 1-3 Summer Golf Camp #2July 19-21 MountaineerAugust 24-25 Haskew Cup @ Black Creek ClubSept 28-29 Malarkey Cup

2019 Shootout #1 is in the books! Congratulations to the winner, Richard Spangler! Jimmy McGarry was the

runner-up, and Kyle Wittler finished 3rd.


SMLGA News

The Ladies Golf Association held their Opening Day on April 19th. Twenty nine ladies turned out for the Breakfast Meeting and Select Shot Tournament.

The winning teams were as follows.Tied for 1st Place:Debbie Durham, Chee Chee Allen and Pixie LanhamSylvia Friedl, Naomi Lindsey, Laura Newbourne and Rhoda Ruffner

2nd Place:Debbie Raulston, Lynne Marks, Maryellen Cook and Barbara Burns

Upcoming Dates:June 2 - Nine and WineJune 13 - SMLGA Lavish, Decadent, Jazzy InvitationalJune 22 & 23 - Ladies Club Championship

Check the bulletin board in the Ladies Lounge downstairs for sign up for Tuesday and Thursday play.

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SMGCC is looking for a Spinet or Baby Grand Piano and bench in good working condition! If you or someone you

know is downsizing and willing to donate their piano to the club, please call Joe Fidelibus at 886-5767, ext. 9.

Swimming Pool and Ollie’s HoursTuesday - Thursday 10 am - 8 pmFriday - Saturday 10 am - 9 pm

Sunday 12:30 pm - 8 pmMonday Closed

Swimming Pool Guest PolicyMember must accompany guests

Member is responsible for their guests and must sign in each dayLocal guests will be limited to a maximum of three (3) visits per season regardless of hosting

member. Guest charges will be applied to the hosting member’s account. Parties and club functions shall not count toward the three-visit limit

There will be no charge for non-member babysitters while working for a member. The guest policy will apply for members and their dependents that are babysitting and choose to bring

their client(s) to the poolGrandchildren of members under the age of 18 are no-charge and may have unlimited visits

when accompanied by a member grandparent. Parents are considered guests and will be subject to guest fees and rules

Guest FeesLocal Guest - $7.00 per guest per day

Out of Town Guest - $7.00 per guest per dayOut of Town Guest Family Pass - $20.00 Good for one week

No lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk.Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children in the pool area.

Swimming Pool and Baby Pool Rules are posted at the pool.All club rules including swimming pool rules are available on our website, www.smgcc.org,

under the Member Central tab. These rules were revised April 2018 and are intended to assure that all members and your guests have safe and enjoyable experiences at your pool.

Important Announcement To SMGCC MembersAs we approach opening day for our pool on Memorial Day weekend along with the increased activity that comes with summer, I want to remind our members to refresh your understanding of all club rules and in particular pool rules.

This will be year 2 SMGCC will NOT employ lifeguards. Private entities, including clubs, are not required to furnish lifeguards, and this is consistent with other clubs in the area. We will continue to operate in accordance with all required regulatory health and safety requirements including signage, safety equipment and water quality.

Club rules are available on our website, www.smgcc.org, under the Member Central tab. These rules are intended to assure that all members and guests have a safe and enjoyable time at the club.

Thank you.Jeff Caplenor, President

Umbrellas providing shade to Cabana Bar

10 x 10 umbrella being raised Renovation of Cabana Bar begins Old Bar Top Gone Carlos at work on new tile bar top

LimitedSeating.Reservationsarerequired.NoreservationsorchangeswillbetakenafterFridayMay10th.Cancellationswithin48hourswillbechargedtoaccountsaswellasNoShows

Mother’sDayBrunchSundayMay12,201910am-3pm

Adults$24.95,Children12andunder$12.95,

Childrenunder4yearscomplimentary

ChefCarvedRoastBeef,TurkeyBreast

VirginiaSmokedHam

EggandOmeletActionStation

Waffles,CheeseGrits,Biscuits&Gravy

Sausage&Bacon,AssortedDanish

AssortedSaladsandFreshFruits

ChilledSeafoodDisplay

GrilledMahiMahi

FriedChicken

FreshSeasonalVegetables

HerbRoastedNewRedPotatoes,Mac&Cheese

DessertandCoffeeBuffet


SMGCC Book Club

There will be no Book Club meeting in May.

Thursday, June 6th6 PM at the home of Tam WoodsMay Selection: The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe OR any one of the 5 books in the Beach House Series. Beach House Reunion published in 2018 is the 5th book in the series.The Lookout Mountain Book Club will be joining us for a summer dinner. BYOB

Wednesday, June 12thMary Alice Monroe will be in Chattanooga for a Southern Lit Alliance fundraiser! The event will be held at Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad Street, and includes a luncheon. Tickets are $40 and may be purchased online at southernlitalliance.org Lynda LeVan will seat us together.

The Book Club meets on the third Thursday of every month in the President’s Room, and all the ladies of the club are invited to join the group and stay for dinner afterwards. There are some months when special events are planned, and the information will be posted in the club newsletter. Contact Lynne Marks at 423-902-0096 or [email protected] with any questions.

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All Things SocialThe month of April came to a close with our last Trivia night until the fall. Congratulations to the winning team, “Participation Trophies”, consisting of Mac & Liz Hedges, Mike & Meg Mauney, Bobby & Donna Morrison, Wayne & Lauren Palmer and Josh & Katherine Powers. Thanks to all of you who came out and played.

The month of May will kickoff with our DERBY PARTY on Saturday, May 4th. Don’t miss out on the fun! Sign up now, put on your derby wear and join us.

You asked and we listened, On Friday, May 24th, we will again offer a Ladies Day at the Pool from 11-5 prior to the pool opening to club members. The following day,Saturday, May 25th, we will bring back Glow Golf. This event adds new meaning to fun after dark. The number of teams will again be limited so sign up now.

Watch for information of upcoming events in June that will include the return of Cornhole on Saturday June 1st, and 9 & Wine on Sunday, June 2.See you at the club!

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REMINDER:Families with children are encouraged to dine in the Dining Room, Signal Grill and downstairs patio. However, the Bar and Bar Deck is for adults only. Our Club Rules state the following: While we encourage our juniors to come to the Club, dependents 16 years and older are allowed in the bar and bar deck only while accompanied by an adult member. Minors are not allowed in the Men’s Grill. Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club Rules in their entirety may be found on the Club’s website, smgcc.org, under the Member Central tab.

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Clubhouse Extensions:(423) 886-5767

Pro Shop & Tee TimesPress: 1

Head Golf Pro, Paul HellePress: 2

To-Go Orders & ReservationsPress: 3

Main Bar Press: 4

Men’s Card RoomPress: 5

Business Office Press: 6

Controller & Office MangerPress: 7

Course Superintendent, Pat RosePress: 8

Club Manager, Joe FidelibusPress: 9

Administrative Fax(423) 886-2879

Golf Shop HoursTuesday - Sunday7:30am - 6:30pm

RangeTuesday - Sunday8am - Dusk

Signal GrillTuesday - Saturday 11am - 9pmSunday Closed

Main Dining Room, Bar & DeckTuesday - Thursday: 11am - 9pmFriday - Saturday: 11am - 10pmSunday: 9am - 8pm

Men’s Card RoomTuesday - Sunday: 8am - 9pm

Pool (Memorial Day - Labor Day)Tuesday - Thursday: 10am - 8pmFriday & Saturday: 10am - 9pmSunday 12:30pm - 8pm

Reservations & Party [email protected]

Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club

Board of Directors 2019

OFFICERS:Jeff Caplenor, PresidentRob Pearse, Vice-PresidentAndrew Ruffner, TreasurerDavid Marks, SecretaryMike LeVan, Past-President

DIRECTORS:Harry CashDavid CatesSteve DobsonPixie LanhamBobby Morrison IIIArch Trimble IV

MANAGEMENT STAFF:Pat Rose, Golf Course [email protected] Helle, Head Golf [email protected] Fidelibus, Club [email protected] Powers, [email protected]

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