2019 I’ve heard from quite a few members how difficult it has been to remain positive without seeing our contractor busy

at work on site. Let me assure you, all of your Board of Directors are just as frustrated and anxious to get it moving.

All I can offer is the reminder of why we’re here in the first place… to enjoy the company of like-minded people, to

have the opportunity to get to know a wonderful variety of folks from many walks of life, and to enjoy the recrea-

tion of such a great facility. Our golf course, pool, tennis courts, dock and dining were all active last year and we

start 2019 where we left off. Yes, without a Clubhouse it’s suboptimal, but the Club is really built around all of us,

and we’re a pretty resilient, resolute and resourceful cast of characters.

Here's what’s been going on:

We met with the contractor to review over 88 items that go into the Sports Center building to arrive at the first

quote. Looks pretty good but we sent them back to sharpen their pencils.

In December we held a brainstorming session to create the vision of what our Food and Beverage Services should

look like in our new Clubhouse. Now, we’re starting to implement changes to bring us up to that level.

The Golf Committee has begun exploring ways to make our Tournaments more interesting, and how to attract new

golfers and entice social members to give golf a try.

The House committee has planned a series of Events to give us chances to come together and enjoy various activi-

ties. They are also beginning the process of defining the decoration and furnishings for both the Sports Center and

Clubhouse.

The Fundraising subcommittee is starting to explore options for building finish upgrades, exercise room equipment,

upgrade options for member’s lounge outfitting, etc.

Our Business Manager is planning the seasonal staffing requirements to support this year’s camps, lessons and pool

support. There’s also the possibility of adding a Music Camp this summer in cooperation with the ACES group.

We’re exploring how our Golf Pro can also expand our youth outreach, perhaps forming a Junior League this sum-

mer.

The Finance committee is looking forward, post build, at the effect the recent membership resignations may have

on operations. Some of our members have elected not to support their Club through this challenging time. The golf

course, pool, tennis courts, dock, dining facilities, administration and other infrastructure items continue to operate

and therefore need our ongoing financial support.

We have a great location with excellent programs, events and members so the bottom line for 2019 is that we are

gaining momentum as we now start the building process.

Keep the Faith!

Dave Grebe

Guess what? Construction has begun. Jamie Hammond from

Gateway Builders is here and silt fence is being installed and

following will be the demo of the old clubhouse foundation

and sidewalk to clear the way for installation of the foundation

for the new sports center and clubhouse.

I will continue with updates and pictures along the way.

Exciting times for our ESYCC family!

ESYCC

CONSTRUCTION

Casino Night, Saturday, February 9th at 6:00 pm

Valentine’s Day Dinner, Thursday, February 14th

St. Patrick’s Day Golf Cart Parade, Beer & Irish Coffee

Tasting, Sunday, March 17th (decorating carts at 1:00 pm and

Parade starts at 3:00 pm)

**NEW** Stag Night, Friday, March 22nd

Boathouse Opening, Monday, April 1st “no joke”

Easter Event, Saturday, April 20th

Easter Buffet, Sunday, April 21st

Oyster Roast, Saturday, April 27th

Sunset Wine Tasting, Thursday, May 2nd

**NEW** Spring Fashion Show, Thursday, May 9th

Pool Opening, Friday May 17th

Memorial Day BBQ, Saturday, May 25th

**Many events scheduled and look forward to many more

throughout the year**

More details will follow-Thank you for your support!!

February 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Lunch 11:30 am to

2:30 pm

Dinner & First Friday

5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

2

3

Brunch

11:00 am to

2:00 pm

4

CLOSED

5

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

6

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

Dinner 5:30 pm

to 8:30 pm

7

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

Tennis Meeting

12 pm at Inn and

Garden Café

8

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

Dinner 5:30 pm to

8:30 pm

9

Casino

Night

6:00 pm located

in the Carriage

House

10

Brunch

11:00 am to

2:00 pm

11

CLOSED

12

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

Book Club Meets

2pm to 4 pm

13

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

Dinner 5:30 pm

to 8:30 pm

14

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

Special Valentine’s

Dinner 5:30 pm to

8:30 pm

15

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

Dinner 5:30 pm to

8:30 pm

16

17

Brunch

11:00 am to

2:00 pm

18

CLOSED

19

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

20

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

Dinner 5:30 pm

to 8:30 pm

21

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

Beginner Mahjong

Lessons 11:30 am

Table Tennis 4 pm

22

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

Dinner 5:30 pm to

8:30 pm

23

Penguin Freeze

Tournament

10:00 start

Card Making

Class 11:00 am to

2:00 pm

24

Brunch

11:00 am to

2:00 pm

25

CLOSED

26

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

27

Lunch 11:30 am to

2:30 pm

Dinner 5:30 pm to

8:30 pm

Board Meeting at

5:45 pm

28

Lunch 11:30 am

to 2:30 pm

Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club will be hosting a Casino Night on

Saturday, February 9th, 2019

Located at the

Inn and Garden Café

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Doors Open at 5:30 pm

$35.00 Admission includes funny money & raffle

ticket for door prize drawing!!

Hors d’oeuvres throughout the night!

Full cash bar available all evening

Call the Business Office at 787-1525 to reserve your

spot.

Valentine’s Day Menu

Thursday, February 14th

Amuse Bouche

Parma Prosciutto, Aged Gouda Fig Preserve, Brioche

Soup Course

Butternut Squash Potage

Braised Apple, Cinnamon Oil, Sage

Salad Course

Baby Field Greens Balsamic Strawberries, Goat Cheese

Candied Pecan

Main Course

Petite Filet Mignon Herb Risotto Timbale

Baby Carrots, Haricot Vert Smoked Cherry - Port Reduction

or Pan Seared Halibut

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Baby Carrots, Haricot Vert

Dessert Course

Chocolate Gateau Grand Marnier Cream, Citrus Concasse

or Creme Brulee

Tea Cookies, Fresh Berries

Champagne Toast

Chambord Infusion w/ Fresh Raspberries

$29.00 per person (excludes taxes & gratuities)

Music by McKay Shockley

Come out and meet members

Join First Friday Dinner Group

Cocktails and Dinner at the Inn and Garden Café on the First

Friday of each month. Meet for Cocktails at 6:00 pm and order

Dinner at 6:30 pm. For more information or reservations, call the

Business Office at 787-1525

Enjoy your time with other book lovers while we discuss the featured book of the month “Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austin“.

• Free copies are available to sign out at the Business Office

• Afternoon Tea and Cookies

• When did you first read Jane’s work? Which is your favorite? Have you re-read any? Do you enjoy the film versions? Let’s talk!

• Meeting times will be the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting Tuesday, February 12th from 2 pm to 4 pm

• You pick and choose if you want to attend each month

Make your reservation by contacting Tricia at 787-1525 or Sharyn McQuaid at 789-5010-but DO make a reservation whether you

need to borrow a book or not so we know how many tea cups we need.

Card Making Class

Saturday, February 23rd

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Located at the Inn and Garden in the Carriage House

• Make & Take 5 Cards

• All Equipment and Products supplied

• All are Welcome **Beginners or Experts**

• Snacks, tea & soft drinks provided

• $10.00 per person

Contact Tricia at the Business office for more

details 787-1525

Mahjong Beginners Class

by Sharyn McQuaid

Thursday, February 21st at 11:30 am

Come enjoy lunch and learn to play the

popular Chinese Game of Mahjong

Best part is you will meet other members!

Please call the Business Office to sign up at

787-1525

February

23rd—Penguin Freeze

March

16th—St. Patrick’s Day

April

13th—Scrambled Eggs

May

4th—Men’s Member-Member

27th—Memorial Day (Scramble)

July

1st—Ladies Championship Starts

4th—4th of July (Red, White & Blue)

(Scramble format)

19th thru 20th—Men’s Member/Guest

AUGUST

10th—ESYCC Benefit

27th—Ladies Invitational

September

2nd—Labor Day (Scramble)

14th—Club Championship Finals

Men & Ladies

OCTOBER

8th—Ladies Member/Member

11th thru 12th—Ryder Cup

November

9th—Veteran’s Day

16th—Turkey Day

December

7th—St. Nick

Every Tuesday

Men’s Golf

Starts at 5:00 pm

Starts April 16th

EVERY FRIDAY

Couples Golf

Starts at 5:00 pm

We will match you up if

needed

Starts April 13th

2nd Wednesday of

each Month

Ladies Nine & Dine

Starts at 5:00 pm

Starts on Wednesday, April 10th

June

14th—HB Rew

Well I just got back from Florida for the PGA Show. There are a lot of new products out there. I came across a new system called Chippo. It is a variation of Cornhole. It was a lot of fun. There was also a blackjack putting green and cell phone holders for golf carts. I talked to a lot of representatives for clothing and met Nancy Lopez. The new innovation’s in golf section was amazing. There were a lot of amazing new ideas. You would not think that there would be new ideas for golf towels, however there were about five. I will be attending a rules of golf training session this month and then have a presentation ready for everyone. This has not been a good winter for golf but let us hope that it improves.

Thanks for your support,

James, Alan, Todd, Sinjin, and Sarah

Penguin Freeze Tournament

Saturday, February 23rd at 10:00 am

18 Hole ABCD Format

Come out and flap & waddle around the

course in this brisk winter weather.

Pricing:

Golf Members $34.00

Social Members $44.00

Thursday, February 7th

12 pm

located at the Inn and Garden Café

All are welcome!

A belated Happy New Year to all!

We experienced a very wet 2018 season making it necessary to cancel several of our planned tournaments.

But, ” hope springs eternal” and we are looking forward to better golf weather in 2019.

The LGA Executive Board met January 8th to begin planning the 2019 season. We lost a few members due

to relocating but we have the promise of adding some new members. We will continue to have our ladies’

tournaments on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month with the exception of the month of May and

early June anticipating that our team will participate in the semi-finals. This is important to note. Because

the WPGA Team schedule has our team playing every Tuesday in May, the Board has decided to plan May

LGA tournaments on the second and fourth Thursday and the second Thursday in June. This really means

that only three tournaments are planned for the second and fourth Thursday. Of course, this will all be

discussed at our Opening Meeting on March 12, 2019 at 9 AM.

According to the by-laws of the ESYCC LGA, we welcome women who are members of the ESYCC with full

golfing privileges. The LGA offers the opportunity to play golf with either an 18-hole group or a 9-hole

group. If there is someone out there who has an interest or has questions, please call me at 757-789-5061.

A shout goes out to our “snow birds” who are enjoying pleasant temperatures and golf in the south. We

look forward to your return. A special note to those ladies who plan to join the WPGA, dues of $15 must be

paid before April 1, 2019. If you won’t be back for our opening meeting in March, our LGA dues are $45.

Both may be paid in one check to ESYCC LGA and sent to Carolyn Davis, P.O. Box 345, Nassawadox, VA

23413.

Ginger Meisenhelder

Ladies Golf Association

Thursday, February 21st at 4:00 pm

Join members at the Historic Onancock School

(off of College Road in Onancock)

All Levels of play

Great way to socialize with other members and most

importantly HAVE FUN!

Sign-up by calling the Business Office at 787-1525

EASTERN SHORE YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

14421 Country Club Road

Melfa, Virginia 23410

Business Office: 757-787-1525

Pro Shop: 757-787-4519

The Boathouse Grill 757-787-7465

Inn and Garden Café 757-787-1105

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Membership Status Report

Resident Members 166

Non-Resident Members 27

Introductory Members 5

Junior, Honorary and 1 year special 11

Total Members 209

Golf Members 84

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dave Grebe—President

Peter Turlington—Vice President

Rick Turner—Secretary

Stephen McClaskey—Treasurer & Past President

Terris Kennedy Susan Connors

Dan Meisenhelder Matt Parker

Nancy Townsend Bonnie Putnam

Jeff Shield Peggy Tilghman

John T. Williams, Jr. Ginger Meisenhelder

Eric Dodge Barbara Phillips