Spring,
B l l u l F o om n I Smoke Signals
March 2024
SOCIAL
MARCH 2024
GOLF MARCH 2 USGA RULES CLINICS
MARCH 8,15,22,29 LADIES SPRING CLINIC SERIES MARCH 9 BOURBON SCRAMBLE MARCH 16 & 17 VSGA JUNIOR TOURNAMENT MARCH 18 & 19 GREENS AERIFICATION
MAR 1
FIRST FRIDAY
MAR 5
TWISTED TUESDAY FEATURES FRIED CHICKEN NIGHT
MAR 13
MAH JONGG
MAR 17
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER
MAR 19
BUNCO
MAR 21
NORTHERN ITALIAN GOURMET WINE DINNER
Live Music By Hunter Owens
Live Music By Bill & Pam Gurley
Wine Club Event
MAR 31
EASTER CELEBRATION
RACQUET MAR 17
ST. PATTY’S DAY SOCIAL FUN WITH FOOD, DRINKS, TENNIS, SPEC TENNIS, PICKLEBALL & PING PONG
MAR 22-24
SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
YACHT MAR 2
ICYC Seminar: “Knots You Need to Know” “Boating & Cruising Hacks”
MAR 22
Sock Burning Celebration
FROM THE GM’S DESK General Manager’s Message BY BRIAN DARLAK, CCM
March Madness is right around the corner! That not only means that the NCAA will soon crown Men’s and Women’s Basketball champions, it also means that the weather will soon break and we will see warmer temperatures, helping the campus bloomnot only with the greenery, but also with the beginning of many outdoor activities. Please refer to the Club’s Calendar on the website for the many activities and leagues getting underway- from the Yacht Club’s Sock Burning, Tennis Singles Championships, to the Member’s Opening Day of Golf on April 6th! Also during this time, the Board of Directors have received a draft budget from the Finance Committee to review with the goal to adopt the budget during the March Meeting. This is the culmination of months of work and collaboration between various Club Committees and Department heads to compile the operating and capital targets for the upcoming fiscal year. As the fiscal year resets, we are very looking forward to launch of the new Marina Pavilion. The Contractor is near complete and the membership will have this improved facility to use this Spring! Booking events at the Pavilion shall be coordinated through Jennifer Mason, our Event Coordinator, with priority going to prearranged events. Further, the Pool Champions have connected with architect Ron Worley to continue to provide guidance as we look forward to Sketch of the proposed facility later this spring. I cannot help but echo previous communications as to how you can do your part to help the capital projects come to fruition, namely bringing new members to the Club will help us realize our capital goals, hence a referral incentive in place now through August 31st. With this program, the primary sponsor to new applicants during that time will receive a $1,000 credit for every new member they bring to the club! There is definitely a lot of excitement around the Club!
FROM THE KITCHEN
BY SARAH SUTTON Our goal is to make ICYCC the first choice when you dine out and with that, we have a few fun things coming your way.
FIRST FRIDAY
March 1st with Live Music by Hunter Owens
In March, we you will see a twist on Tuesday dining. Each month, we will select a Tuesday and have a fun and different way to dine (in addition to the Skipjack those evenings). March will feature Fried Chicken Night, while future months will see a different feature each month. Watch for the monthly “Twist” to be announced and reserve your spot early. These events will be held in 1955 with a great view and upscale vibes.
Playing the best of John Denver, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot & More!
In addition to our monthly “twist”, we hope you will pay close attention to your weekly email as we’ve selected several nationally recognized days to partake in. March pays tribiute to national Flapjack day, Banana Cream Pie Day and more - watch your email on how to celebrate with SHOP NOW! us! We have a few additional fun ideas and enhancement in the pipeline, so come to the Club often and experience them first-hand.
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Davidson to his new role as Banquet Chef. He has been with us since October and has excelled as one of the daytime line cooks. He comes to this positions with previous banquet experience and great ideas on how to elevate our banquet menus and their presentations. Please join me in officially welcoming Andrew to his new role!
Join us for fun with friends, drink specials and live music every First Friday! Social Hour & - 5:30-6:30 Music - 5:30-8:30 p.m.
MARCH F E ATURE :
Fried Chicken Night JOIN US FOR A SOUTHERN COMFORT CLASSIC BUFFET
MARCH TUESDAY
5
5-8 P.M.
2024
SEASONAL SALAD - SMOKED GOUDA AND SPINACH DIP DEVILED POTATO SALAD - COLESLAW FRIED CHICKEN - GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN MASHED POTATO AND GRAVY - COUNTRY GREEN BEANS MAC AND CHEESE - BAKED BEANS BUTTERMILK BISCUITS WITH CHIPOTLE HONEY BUTTER ASSORTED DESSERTS
$30 PP
Happy S t. P a t r i c k 's Day MARCH 17TH LIVE MUSIC BY BILL & PAM GURLEY MENU
House Salad - Irish Stew Shepards Pie Stuffed Potato - Colcannon Braised Corned Beef and Cabbage Baked Salmon in Irish cider cream Guinness Brownies - Baileys Cheese Cake - Soda Bread Biscuits 5:30 - 8 p.m. $32++
$80++ wine club members
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MENU Amuse
Parmesan Shortbread with Fennel and Sea Salt
Intermezzo Raspberry Sorbet
First Course White Truffle Fontina Fondata
Entree
Buffalo Osso Bucco served over Charred Radicchio and a Wild Mushroom Risotto Cake
Second Coure
Northern Italian Soup with fennel sausage, red onion, and white bean
Dessert Tiramisu
Sunday, March 31
11:30-2:00 p.m.
$47++ Adults $20++ Children Ages 6-10
Visit From The Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt at 1:00 p.m.!
Membership Matters by Megan Stephens, Membership Director
Bracing For Impact As I write I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new friends you are exposing to the club! I love meeting new people and sharing just how special ICYCC is! I am also ready not only to watch the club grow, but give you the $1000 for sharing! There are many ways you can share the club Offer a “Get out of the House Free” day pass to someone you think may be interested- See the Club Office for this card. Bring someone to a meal at the club - ICYCC will treat your prospective guest to their meal, simply let us know you’re entertaining! Realtors - Use the club for lunch and we treat not only the prospect by the realtor as well. This introduction has been valuable to new buyers in our area. Sign up to play with your guest in a member guest event - we refund your entry if your guest joins within the following few months Bring your prospective member to a club event - what better way to get a feel for club life then introducing them to the great people we have!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Col. Timothy (Ret.) & Maureen Armstrong 111 Pilot House Lane Reedville, VA 22539 703.848.5095 (Tim) 910.548.4745 (Maureen) tim.t.armstrong@gmail.com usmcarmstrong@yahoo.com
William Stafford-Whittaker 366 Grand Villa Drive Weems, VA 22576 804.738.1259 wp.whittaker@gmail.com
WELCOME BACK! Dean & Kathy Madison
COMMODORE’S CORNER By Randy Graham, Commodore A Communicating Club I recently had the opportunity to work in Indian Creek’s booth at the Richmond Boat Show. While there, a member of the “big” Club came up who was not a member of the Yacht Club. Upon hearing that, I grabbed a copy of the Yacht Club’s hot-off-the-press “Rock the Bay” Boating & Events Calendar for 2024. Flipping to the 2024 Events listing in the brochure, I was able to walk the member through the extensive list of Cruises (for both large & small boats), Educational Events, and Social Events which Yacht Club members gain access to for just $40 per year. As we finished, I had the feeling that the Yacht Club would soon be gaining a new member! As I reflected on that, I realized how challenging it is to communicate to both current members and prospective all that the Yacht Club is doing on a continuing basis. Your 2024 Bridge is taking on that challenge, utilizing tried and true means (such as this Commodore’s Corner in the monthly Smoke Signals newsletter) to newer approaches such as the Yacht Club’s venture into social media with its own Facebook page. Rear Commodore Lou Frank has willingly agreed to head up an informal communications committee within the Yacht Club to coordinate activities and make sure we don’t miss any opportunities. Thank you Lou! Your 2024 Bridge has planned the most comprehensive schedule of activities for 2024 that I can recall during my years of membership in the club; our task at hand is to make sure everyone knows about them, and is encouraged to participate.
Coast Guard Captain Todd Vance, a member of Indian Creek with his wife Karen, conducted a valuable and entertaining discussion of preparing for emergencies on the water on February 3. A very engaged group of almost 40 Indian Creek members contributed their own stories, good and bad, of dealing with groundings, fires and people overboard. Vice Commodore Bob Young introduced Vance, whose session was the second of the 2024 series of off-season educational seminars which Young is organizing for the Yacht Club.
MARCH
2ND
9:30 A.M. PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATED TIME!
This training session is designed for those new or relatively new to boating and those coming back to boating after an absence. The training will be divided into two parts. First, we will discuss new technology that makes boating easier and safer. Also covered will be simple tricks that make cruising more enjoyable. The second portion of the training will cover the different types of lines/ropes available to boaters and their various features and uses. Finally, we will have several stations where you can learn to tie various useful knots as well as coiling and heaving lines. A USNA graduate, Bob has lived and flown both Navy and FedEx aircraft all over the world. He has been living on the Bay since 1991, and is Past Commodore of the Sailing Club of the Chesapeake where he has been actively involved and leading cruises for 33 years. Whether you are a DIY yachtsman or hire it out, you’ll learn valuable tricks that will prove useful on and off the water.
Join Us!
SOCK BURNING
Tradition
Celebration AT THE NEW PAVILION Friday 22nd March at 5:00 p.m.
Toss Your Socks In Celebration of Spring! Join this annual celebration of the arrival of Spring at the waterfront! Bring socks you’re ready to burn as hors d’oeuvres are served along side the no-host bar. Mediterranean style buffet dinner follows the bonfire with build-yourown Greek temptations followed by delish desserts! A Cart Shuttle will be available. Generosity Shared: Bring a nonperishable food donation for the White Stone Food Pantry, get a ticket for a free glass of wine or beer! $24++ PP- YC MEMBER $29++ PP- ALL OTHERS
PLEASE REGISTER USING THE CLUB CALENDAR
GOLF NEWS By Andrew Geesey, PGA Professional We are looking forward to seeing everyone playing golf again! The weather will soon be warmer and more play will result. You will notice the lite remodel of the pro shop with some paint and new fixtures as you arrive to play golf. New brands and new fitting systems at ICYCC are starting to arrive throughout the month. We will be launching new product spotlights on social media as they arrive. We look forward to seeing you at the club!
When picking up clubs in the spring for the first time, your putting can often be struggle! A great way to improve putting and scores is to practice pace or speed control. In this drill, Set up an alignment rod or a stick 2 feet behind the hole. Pace off 5 steps from the hole and place a tee in the ground to mark your position. Repeat this step so that you have a tee 10 and 15 paces from the hole. A goal in this drill is to get 3 balls between the front edge of the hole and the stick without hitting the stick. If the ball goes in the hole this counts as being in this zone. Once you have made three balls in a row, you can move to the tee 5 paces behind the first and continue this to the final location. If time permits, you can do this drill uphill and downhill. The best way to avoid 3 putts is to work on pace!
Golf Genius - For an improved member experience, we are switching to Golf Genius for event registration. Please stay tuned for how to access. Course Conditions- Course conditions are sent out by Pete daily to all players on the tee sheet. You must have the app downloaded and your notifications turned on to receive these updates. Updates are also posted on the website and app by selecting “Course Conditions” from menu bar.
Turf Talk By Pete Stephens, CGCS
This year the GIS (Golf Industry Show) was in Pheonix AZ. As always is was a great event with lots of educational venues and seminars covering everything related to golf course and grounds conditioning. This year at the GIS I toured two great courses, Paradise Valley County Club where we covered irrigation water management with new irrigation strategies and technologies, as well as, covering the newest varieties of warm season grasses such as Tiftuf bermudagrass, Trinity Zoysiagrass which will be used for tees and greens and Stadium Zoysiagrass which can be used on tees, collars, approaches fairways and rough. Stadium and Trinity can also be a great choice for lawn turf, as it requires low nutrient inputs and less mowing. They are also a dense turf type and may require less herbicide once established. The second course toured was TPC Scottsdale where they covered many different variety mixes of cool season grasses used for overseeding and different types of equipment used to prepare for the Waste Management Open (Pheonix Open). It is that time of year - time for preventative turf maintenance, an integral part of successful golf course management. The same goes for your home lawns! Mid-February is the time to begin your pre- and postemergent applications for weed control, taking care of winter annual weeds (both Poa annua and broadleaf) hat are currently growing. Follow that up with a second pre-emergence application 6-8 weeks later for crabgrass and goosegrass control and you’ll be all set. Nothing says Spring like a greens aerification. The golf course will be closed March the 18th and 19th (First day of Spring) for aerification and topdressing. Even though closing the course is an inconvenience, it is important to understand how its necessity to produce healthy resilient turf and quality playing conditions. When you see a green that has been aerified, you will know that this club cares about keeping the turf healthy and playable. Like so many things, the quality of a good putting green is more than skin deep. In fact, the condition of a green has a lot to do with what goes on below the surface. For grass to grow at 1/8-inch or less, it must have deep, healthy roots. Good roots demand oxygen. In good soil, they get the oxygen from tiny pockets of air trapped between soil and sand particles created from aerification and relieving soil compaction. The mechanics of this practice improves soil conidtions and promotes deeper rooting, thus helping the grass plants stay healthy on the surface. In most cases, it’s done by removing 1/4-3/4inch cores from the compacted soil, allowing for an infusion of air and water that brings a resurgence of growth. The spaces are then filled with sand “topdressing” that helps the soil retain air space thus creating a medium for good root to growth. In addition to the oxygen and soil compaction, aerification also for removal of thatch (accumulation of dead steam leaves and roots), which is caused when the oxygen and water are introduced into this layer. The thatch decomposes it becomes organic matter. A little organic matter makes for a healthy and resilient green, but too much invites diseases and insects. Topdressing with sand can help to prevent thatch buildup, and aerification is one of the best options. Remember that a little preventative maintenance produces the best turf over the long haul. We thank you for your patience as we work to continually improve the playing conditions on the ICYCC course.
Handicap 1-9: One Mulligan and Option to play one tee forward on one hole Handicap 10-19: Two Mulligans and Option to play one tee forward on two holes Handicap 20+: Three Mulligans and Option to play one tee forward on three holes
WILD CARD! HAVE A HANDICAP 25 OR HIGHER? ANNOUNCE BEFORE YOUR SHOT WHEN YOU WANT TO USE YOUR WILD CARD. THEN IF YOU HIT TO WITHIN 5 FEET OF THE HOLE, THE SHOT COUNTS AS HOLED. (CAN BE ATTEMPTED ONCE ONLY)
$15 ENTRY FEE
ENJOY A POST-ROUND DRINK IN THE CLUBHOUSE FOLLOWING PLAY (AND STAY FOR DINNER TOO!) BUFFET MENU (OPTIONAL) SEASONAL SALAD DISPLAY BUILD YOUR SLIDER: SHRIMP-TUNA-CHICKEN SALAD ROASTED RED PEPPER SOUP CHIMICHURRI TRI-TIP WITH ONIONS AND PEPPERS GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HONEY-BOURBON BBQ SAUCE WILD RICE AND VEGETABLE OF THE DAY ASSORTED COOKIES AND BROWNIES $23++
G LF CLINICS REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1
GOLF OPENING DAY MIXED SCRAMBLE
APRIL 6 1:00 P.M.
LADIES’ CLINIC SERIES $40 for all days - All Levels of Play
Putting March 8 : 12 Noon-1:30 p.m. Chipping March 15 : 12 Noon-1:30 p.m. Full Swing March 22 : 12 Noon-1:30 p.m. On-Course March 29 : 12 Noon-1:30 p.m. REGISTER USING THE CLUB CALENDAR VIA THE WEBSITE OR APP
MEN’S AND WOMENS DIVISION $10 Entry Fee
REGISTER NOW
9-Hole Par 3 Contest Saturday, April 13th Tee Times 9 a.m. - 1 p.m Gross Only Individual format Ladies play 75% Distance of the Men Winner Receives a GreenJacket with the Club Heron $10 pp (15 person minimum)
JOIN US FOR
C I K R 'S DAY T A P . ! ST
SUNDAY, 17 MARCH 1 P.M.
4 P.M. $20
FOOD DRINKS GAMES MUSIC PICKLEBALL
TENNIS
PING PONG
SPEC TENNIS
ICYCC Members Only Singles Championship
Singles Club championship in two catagories A Level 4.0 and up, B Level 2.5 - 3.5.
Cost: 30 Per Player March 22nd - 24th 2024 Tournament will be double elimination or Round Robin depending on the number of players.
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Yoga Class
Yoga with Tessa Tuesday 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. Thursday: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. $10 Per Session $50 Per Month, Unlimited Held in the Indoor Racquet Center
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All Campers: Celebrate on Friday Night with a Blacklight Tennis Party!
ICYCC YOUTH SPORTS CAMP Instructional camp for ages 6-17 with club professionals, focusing on “fun”-damentals of golf, tennis, swimming and/or sailing on the Chesapeake Bay.
Sports Camp Dates (Weekly Sessions)
JUNE 24 - 28 JULY 8 - 12 JULY 22 - 26
10 JULY-12 AUGUST
Daily Schedule
Morning Camp (Ages 6-10) 9 - 12 Noon • 1-Hour Session of Each Sport, Rotations with professional staff instructing golf, swim & tennis Lunch included, served daily at 12 Noon 12:30 PM • Pick-up Tennis: “Fun”-damentals of forehand, backhand, volley, overhead and serves, technical, tacticalCamp and fun games Morning Golf: Putting, Chipping, Pitching, Full Swing, Course Management and overall game improvement Swimming: Get swimmers more comfortable with the water and introduce and assist in stroke techniques Afternoon Camp (Ages 10-17) 12:30 - 3PM • Lunch followed by Two Hours of professional instruction (choice 6-10 years old of golf or tennis). Afternoon Camp 9 included, AM - 12:30 PM daily at 12:30 Lunch served p.m. 3:00 PM • Pick-up at Pro Shop /. Racquet Center
What to Bring
Morning Campers: Please wear your bathing suit under your clothes and apply sunscreen prior to arrival. We ask that you bring a towel, hat and sunglasses (if desired) Afternoon Campers: Please bring clubs, wear sneakers and apply sunscreen prior to arrival. $250 Per Camper. Please Register Using the Online Form. If space is available, sponsored non-members may register after May 15th ($300 per camper) On your first day of camp, check-in will take place on the Willow Oaks Terrace starting at 8:30 a.m. Afternoon campers, please arrive at 12:30 p.m.
LEARN TO SAIL WITH CONFIDENCE AND HAVE FUN! STUDENTS WILL ADVANCE THEIR SAILING AND SEAMANSHIP SKILLS ON CLUB OPTIS AND 420'S. SAILING CAMP OPEN TO AGES 7 AND UP
Sailing Camp Dates JUNE 17-21 JUNE 24-28 JULY 1-5 JULY 8-12
Daily Schedule 9AM • Morning Lesson & Sail 12:00 PM • Lunch & Swim Break 1 PM • Afternoon Lesson and Sail 4:00 PM • Pick-up Note: Mondays at 8:30 a.m. will be a Meet & Greet Campers and parents/guardians are asked to attend.
What to Bring
Please bring a life jacket, a packed lunch, hat, sunscreen and water shoes daily. Weather and winds will dictate the daily schedule. Minimum of 8 students needed per session.
Member Rate: $500 Per Camper, Register Now! Sponsored Non-Member Rate: $600, Register for remaining spaces starting May 15
Administrative
Food & Beverage
Golf
BRIAN DARLAK, CCM GENERAL MANAGER 804.435.1340 EXT 107 BDARLAK@ICYCC.COM
SARAH SUTTON FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR 804.435.1340 EXT 109 SSUTTON@ICYCC.COM
ANDREW GEESEY, PGA HEAD PRO AGEESEY@ICYCC.COM
MEGAN STEPHENS MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR 804.435.1340 EXT 104 MEGAN@ICYCC.COM JENNIFER MASON EVENT COORDINATOR 804.435.1340 EXT 115 JMASON@ICYCC.COM
Racquet GEORGE CHRISTOFORATOS, USPTA, PTR RACQUET SPORTS DIRECTOR 804.435.1340 EXT 102 TENNIS@ICYCC.COM
GOLF SHOP 804.435.1340 EXT 101 GOLFSHOP@ICYCC.COM PETER STEPHENS, CGCS GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT 804.435.2470 (O) 804.436.4059 (C) PSTEPHENS@ICYCC.COM
WINDLEY "LEY" GAULDING BUSINESS MANAGER 804.435.1340 EXT 105 WGAULDING@ICYCC.COM WENDY OTTERSTEDT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 804.435.1340 EXT 106 WOTTERSTEDT@ICYCC.COM
Board of Directors
hours of operation
BARBARA FENTRESS, CLUB PRESIDENT
GOLF COURSE: 9-5 P.M.
TRENT KERNS KEN KOPOCIS MARTHA MATTHEISEN BARBARA MAYNARD MIKE PETTY JIM PURCELL SCOTT ROBERTSON RICK SAUNDERS STEVE SMITHGALL KATHRYN WAINSCOTT BOB WAYLAND VIEW FULL CONTACT INFO
CURBSIDE CARRYOUT TUESDAY-SUNDAY, 11:00-8:00 P.M. SKIPJACK TUESDAY-SUNDAY, 11:30- 9:00 P.M. LAST RESERVATION 8:30 P.M. 1955 THURSDAY-SATURDAY 4:30 P.M.- 9:00 P.M. LAST RESERVATION 8:30 P.M. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED CLUB WEBSITE: ICYCC.COM CLUB PHONE: 804.435.1340 TENNIS CENTER: 804.435.2713 GOLF SHOP: 804.435.3130