in all things, give thanks!
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November 2021
In all things, Give THANKS!
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Board of Directors
Mike Karnes
President Golf Chairman
Dr. Chad Bassi
House/Pool Chairman [email protected]
Mark Curtis
Finance Chairman [email protected]
Krista Lea
Social/Membership Chairwoman [email protected]
Bill Ragland
Greens Chairman [email protected]
Elliot Treece
Tennis Chairman [email protected]
Kevin McEwan
Past President [email protected]
HOURS OF
OPERATION:
Club Office (270) 554-7914 option 4 Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm Dining Room (270) 554-7914 option 3 (270) 448-3463 Tues-Fri 11:00am - 9:00pm Sat 10:30am - 9:00pm Sun 10:30am - 8:00pm Golf Shop [email protected] (270) 554-5330 option 5 Tues-Sun 9:00am - 6:00pm Closed on Mondays. Tennis Shop/Fitness Center [email protected] (270) 554-7065 Mon-Thu 7:00am - 8:00pm Fri 7:00am - 4:30pm Sat 7:30am - 2:00pm Sun 12:00pm - 5:00pm Pool Closed for the season. Snack Bar Closed for the season.
Michael Methot, CCM General Manager [email protected] (270) 448-6594
Angie Skees Office Manager [email protected] (270) 448-6590
Whitney Stone-Leyhue Dining Room Supervisor Event Coordinator [email protected] (270) 448-6597
Michael Harlow Executive Chef [email protected] (270) 448-6596
Chad Martin, PGA Director of Golf [email protected] (270) 448-6595
Shannon Watson, CGCS Course Superintendent [email protected] (270) 554-0468
Bill Gaia Facilities Manager [email protected] (270) 554-7914 Ext. 118
Wow, is it really November? I know we at the Club have much to be thankful for this year. We have gone the entire year without any COVID restrictions. But we do want to continue to ask everyone to do everything they can to stay safe during this Holiday season.
Also, the cart paths and the drainage work are almost complete. The views from the new tee box for holes 13 & 16 are awesome but I don’t have any plans to play from there in the future. And the new short game area!! Can you believe how fast Green Tee got that project to the point of sowing seed and putting down sod? We should be able to use this new area sometime next April. A big Thank You to Earl Sanders and his crew for their diligent work, I’m not sure if they were ever hit with any errant golf balls but I know there has been some scares from the groups I’ve played in. For those that don’t know Earl is a non-resident member of the Club and takes great pride in the work he does at CCP.
Just so you know, the Board is concerned with making the Club experience great in all areas not just golf. We have been working on problem areas with the tennis bubble and hopefully will have a plan in place soon. And speaking of tennis, Kelly Hack has agreed to help us out while we look for a new tennis pro. We hope to
bring in a dynamic person who can energize the tennis program much like Chad has done with our golf program. Stayed tuned for updates, hopefully it won’t take too long. And I have just been informed by our Tennis Chair, Elliot Treece that Mel Purcell has agreed to run men’s night, cardio clinic and be available for lessons.
October was a busy month for Golf and a productive month for Jason Straub. Jason and his partner, Seth Powell, won the first annual Fall Classic and then won the UBS Two Man with his brother, Eric. Congratulations Jason and Eric! And in November be on the outlook for the RTJ Revenge outing, also we are planning on having the first annual Guns vs Hoses golf event. This event will serve as a thank you to our local law enforcement and firemen officials. Thank you to our GM, Michael for this great idea and putting the event together.
Lastly, let us know if you or someone you know would be interested in running for the Board. We are in the process now of twisting arms to get the most qualified candidates we can find. We have some big shoes to fill this year, Kevin McEwan and Bill Ragland roll off at the end of the year. So let me or one of the Board members know.
I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving and I’ll see you at the
Club.
President’s Message MIKE KARNES
I hope everyone has been enjoying the slightly cooler weather we’ve experienced lately as much as I have! With the season changing, how about the Fall foliage scenery that has surrounded us? Although it doesn’t quite compare to the mountainous regions of Maine or North Carolina, it is great to see some transitional color for the first time as a Kentucky resident. I had heard it could go either way, with the leaves sometimes drastically falling, leaving not much for the eyes to experience.
As we turn the page to November, it would be remiss of me to not share some much-deserved kudos to the team for their Halloween efforts! First up, we held our first annual Employee Pumpkin Carving Contest that was a big hit with 10+ submissions of all shapes and sizes. You will see the winners and their creations later in this edition. Next, this past weekend we hosted our Spooktacular Brunch where over 100 members and their families joined us for some boo-licious goodies! We held an Employee Costume Contest on this special day and the team certainly didn’t disappoint. There was a lot of creativity and interesting creations on display. As you know, team engagement is vital in any organization, and I am grateful to have seen as much participation as we saw across these two events.
Thank you for serving our country. Now, let us serve you! Veterans Day, held on Thursday, November 11, will also be extra special at the Club this year and beyond. For the first time, all former and current veterans can join us for a complimentary lunch and dessert. If you weren’t a veteran but know someone who deserves a great meal,
bring them out for a free meal with the purchase of one regularly priced item. The team looks forward honoring your service.
Lights, camera, sirens...On Saturday, November 13, we will be featuring a fun pop-up for the family to participate in! As noted in President Karnes’ article, this activity will correspond with our Guns vs. Hoses Local Law Enforcement Golf Tournament. This golf event will be a head-to-head battle between law enforcement and firefighters, so what better way to bring the members out for some interactive experiences that afternoon. Full details and how to register will be released this week, so be on the lookout for pertinent information.
This past week I traveled to Houston, Texas for a continuing education conference and it was great to be involved with such a top-notch and well run event! I, along with 49 other club management professionals from around the country, went through a jam-packed agenda exploring new and exciting concepts, food trends, product innovations and event ideas. As the 2022 budget comes to fruition and we begin finalizing our 2022 Club calendar, I can assure you that some of this new content and trailblazing ideas will be incorporated. Further, if you are looking for a fun activity to do this holiday season with friends, I would recommend getting a full cheesecake or alternative dessert, break your friends up in to teams, and work to create a masterful plate with toppings, sauces, and accompaniments. The next challenge is to then capture that perfect image and submit it to a created page with a crafty slogan. We underwent this competition amongst the group, and it is harder than you think to establish a glowing plate with color, creativity and caption.
I would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends.
General Manager’s Message MICHAEL METHOT, CCM
**IMPORTANT REMINDERS** ALL GOLF SHOP SCRIP MUST BE REDEEMED BY DECEMBER 28TH! The next time you’re out, please stop by the golf shop and ask if you have any available scrip. It is imperative for the golf shop to close out our 2021 scrip before the start of the 2022 season. **For special orders that will use scrip all orders must be placed by November 15th. BLACK FRIDAY GOLF SHOP BLOWOUT SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM On Friday, November 26th, the Golf Shop will be following the tradition of the big box retailers and will offer some amazing deals at our Annual Black Friday Porch Sale. If you are looking for some great deals on gifts for friends, family, or co-workers, this will be a great chance to take advantage of amazing savings and help to support your golf shop. GOLF LESSON PACKAGE SPECIAL Take advantage of this lesson special that will only be offered at this rate in November and December of 2021, 3 lessons for $175. This makes a great gift for the golfer with everything, or it can also be a great gift for yourself. These lessons can be used anytime in 2021 and 2022. Call or email the Golf Shop to reserve this special lesson package. KEEP YOUR CCP GOLF SHOP IN MIND THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! The Holiday Season is here, and the Golf Shop is stocking up with the proper golf wear to combat the cooler temperatures. We are currently stocking men’s winter wear and lifestyle apparel from Straight Down, Johnnie-O, G/Fore, Sun Mountain, & FJ Blue Label. We will also have Ladies apparel from FootJoy Leisure, Straight Down, & Sun Mountain, & Kate Lord. Keep an eye out for some new offerings this holiday season such as G-Tech electric hand warmers, Fleece Blankets, many offerings from Bushnell. Be the first to mention you read this and receive a complimentary gift from your CCP Golf Professionals.
On the equipment side the Golf Shop is stocked with the latest innovations from Titleist, Callaway, XXIO, & Taylor Made. Your PGA Professionals will be glad to offer custom fittings for any holiday equipment purchases. A great holiday idea for co-workers, friends, or family is golf balls with an imprint, and now is the time to order. Titleist is offering free personalization on all golf balls in their line. You can order these in increments of 1 dozen, which makes this a great personalized gift for anyone. Imprints can be put on the golf balls in Black, Blue, Red, Green or Pink ink and a maximum of 17 characters per line can be used. For orders to be guaranteed to arrive by December 21st, we must place the order with Titleist by December 1st. Remember, we always welcome your input on the golf shop inventory and will be delighted to try other companies if the interest is there. Thank you for your support and participation!
Sincerely, Chad
OFF THE TEE Chad Martin, PGA Director of Golf
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
2021 CCP Two-Man Champions!
Eric & Jason Straub
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2021 Fall Member-Guest Champions!
Jason Straub & Seth Powell
2021 LADIES WITCHES 9-HOLE SCRAMBLE
It seems that the warmer than normal temperatures in October have finally ended. October 2021 will be one of the warmest on record, if not the warmest! The last part of October had a few rain events that provided some much needed precipitation to the course. The warm season turf and the ryegrass overseed in the rough needed this moisture, as the weather transitions from the fall into winter. Another added benefit of precipitation is the irrigation system received a much-needed rest after drought like conditions and having to water all the new sod around the cart paths. As we enter November, the cart path portion of course construction should be finished. As I write this article, we have hole #1 to finish and two more loads of sod to lay. The short game area is coming together. The green has drainage and rootzone mix installed. Green Tee is installing the irrigation today and hopefully as you read this the green has been seeded and the sod has been laid. It will be a work in progress for the grow in. We hope to have deep rooted sod and a playable green by April of next year. The improvements that have been made to the course will pay many dividends in the years to come, and I feel truly blessed to have been able to have been a part of the process! Our fall maintenance protocol is in full swing. We hit our cooling degree days for our bermudagrass suppression applications. This application, along with a fungicide and preemergent were applied for fungal activity and winter annual weeds. The collars were treated with fungicide only. No bermudagrass control is applied to the collars due to their high population of 419 bermudagrass. The fungicide applications to combat large patch disease of zoysia are key to fall/spring turf health, with the preemergent making things cleaner! The overseed process should be close to completion. We still must overseed a few of the large fescue areas and reseed some areas underneath tree canopies. We hope to complete this process the first couple weeks of the month. Once the overseed process is complete, we will apply fertilizer to the rough to develop the seedlings over the winter, ensuring a tight green turf next spring. Additionally, we will treat the rough for broadleaf weeds. After a successful greens aeration and seeding in late summer, the greens continue to have excellent density. We applied TGR growth regulator for a second time in early October. The greens responded well to the application. This application regulates both the bentgrass and the poa, but its effects are shorter on the bentgrass. Once the bentgrass starts to come out of regulation, the bentgrass can out
compete the annual bluegrass. Any newly germinated poa has a hard time surviving the regulation and competition from the bentgrass. Over the past few weeks, we have altered the mowing and topdressing schedule to fit the rate of growth of the greens. We have only been cutting the greens a few times a week since growth has significantly diminished due the growth regulator application. The cooler temperatures and less photoperiod during the day have also served as a natural growth regulation. We will apply one more application of TGR in late-November, to ensure that we are as poa free next spring as possible. November will be a busy month for the remaining crew. We are spending a fair amount of time each day cleaning up leaf debris. We also hope to get all the sprinklers edged over the next month, bunkers weeded, start pruning fairway trees, work on the irrigation system, and close the season out strong with our chemical and cultural practices. As always, we want to keep the momentum built over the year moving forward into next season.
See you on the course!
GREEN SCENE Shannon Watson, CGC Superintendent
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH @ 6:00PM RTJ’S SIP, SAVOR, SMOKE $24.95 per person, includes one cigar, tasting pours and inspired fare RSVP to [email protected]
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH 10:30AM-2:00PM SUNDAY BRUNCH Adults $21.5 Children $12.95 For reservations call 270-448-3463
TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 9TH & 23RD GOLF GUEST DAY $40 per guest
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 5:30PM-7:30PM STOCK THE CELLAR PARTY $10 per person - includes wine samples and festive hors d’ oeuvres Join us at the Club for a one-stop-shopping experience featuring our valued partners. RSVP by Thursday, November 9th to [email protected]
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH @ 3:00PM
A LESSON IN ETIQUETTE $19.95 per child *SOLD OUT!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH 6:00PM-8:00PM LNO SIP & SHOP $12.95 per person - includes wine and festive hors d’ oeuvres Join us at the Golf Shop and stock up on all of your holiday essentials! RSVP to [email protected]
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH @ 6:00PM
WILD GAME & BOURBON DINNER $49.95 per person Join us for our 5-course wild game dinner paired with bourbon cocktails courtesy of Southern Distributing Rep. Justin Doss. RSVP by November 17th to [email protected]
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH GOLF SHOP CLOSED / TENNIS SHOP CLOSED
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH 10:00AM-3:00PM
THANKSGIVING BRUNCH Adults $27.95 Children $12.95 Eat, drink, and be thankful in the true spirit of Thanksgiving with our giant holiday buffet! RSVP to [email protected] 72-hour cancellation policy in effect
NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS
Congratulations to our winners in the Employee Pumpkin Carving Contest!
1st Place-Cindy Lewis 2nd Place-Amber Hale 3rd Place-James Cook
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November 2021
Clubhouse Closed
Dining/Clubhouse
Golf
Ladies Golf
Tennis
Social Events
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
RTJ’s Revenge
Stock the Cellar
Men’s Night Tennis
Sunday Brunch
Kid’s Etiquette
Class
Wild Game &
Bourbon Dinner
Thanksgiving Brunch
RTJ’s Sip, Savor & Smoke
LNO Sip & Shop
Clubhouse Closed
Club Doubles Tennis Championship
Club Singles Tennis Championship
Men’s Night Tennis
Men’s Night Tennis
Ladies Night Tennis
Ladies Night Tennis
Ladies Night Tennis
Ladies Night Tennis
Ladies Night Tennis
Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball
Estate Sale
Guest Day
Guest Day
Golf Shop & Tennis Shop
Closed
Yoga Night
Yoga Night
Yoga Night
Yoga Night
Yoga Night
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December 2021
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
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Dining/Clubhouse
Golf
Ladies Golf
Tennis
Social Events
Mommy & Me Christmas
Edition
Santa Brunch
Men’s Night Tennis
Men’s Night Tennis
Men’s Night Tennis
Ladies Night Tennis
Ladies Night Tennis
Ladies Night Tennis
Ladies Night Tennis
Merry Christmas to you and your families!
Clubhouse Closed!
Candlelight Dinner
Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball
Cheers to the New Year
Dinner
Yoga Night
Yoga Night
Yoga Night
Yoga Night
CANDLELIGHT DINNER Saturday, December 4th
5:00pm-9:00pm
$65 per person
Toast to the holiday season with this
elegant affair. Enjoy an extravagant
multi-course meal by candle light.
MOMMY & ME:
CHRISTMAS EDITION Sunday, December 5th @ 1:00pm
$18.95 per child
Spend the afternoon sipping on cocoa
and decorating cookies!
UGLY SWEATER PARTY Friday, December 17th @ 6:00pm
$29.95 per person
Join us for some holiday cheer! Throw
on your ugliest sweater and head to the
Club for a night of holiday themed games,
food and cocktails!
SANTA BRUNCH Sunday, December 12th
10:30am-2:00pm
Adults $27.95 Children $12.95
Join Santa for a morning of fun! Enjoy
our buffet & hot cocoa bar before you go
see the big man for pictures!
LOOKING AHEAD...
Dear Members, The tradition of the Country Club of Paducah has been to invite members to demonstrate their appreciation to the staff through contributions to the Employee Holiday Fund. This is an opportunity to thank all employees, both visible and behind the scenes, for their loyal and dedicated service over the past year. All contributions will be distributed in the fairest possible manner and will be gifted well in advance of the Christmas Holiday so team members will have supplemental funds for gifts of their own. Your contribution of $50 will be reflected on your upcoming October statement for your convenience.
I wish you the very best for a healthy, happy and prosperous holiday season and new year. On behalf of the entire staff, thank you for allowing us to serve you! We truly value you as members and strive to provide wonderful experiences each time you visit the Club. I am looking forward to seeing you at one of our many, upcoming events.
Very truly yours,
Michael Methot, CCM, General Manager
ANNUAL EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY FUND
Within the past year we have had many changes and hurdles to overcome. We are challenged with product shortage from our purveyors. There are items that we carry on our menu that are in high demand, but availability is very low or not at all. We are very reluctant to tell our members that we are “86” on certain items, but simply unable to procure these items. Also, with product that is low in availability, cost of food has increased immensely over this past year. As we also know, the labor pool is struggling as well. Wages are increasing in order for many companies to attract staff. We have seen many, many “help wanted” signs and this is a nation-wide issue for all. We have had several employees leave our kitchen to pursue opportunities money elsewhere. The good news...we have retained our core staff and are constantly training our new people, who have limited skills, to teach them the skills necessary to sustain a culinary career with our Club. I am happy to say that we offer a positive work environment
and an education that they won’t find in other restaurants. We have a full kitchen staff as of now and we have several more culinarians that are inquiring of any open positions we might have available and that’s a good problem to have. I feel we have created positive work environment that will allow our Team to be treated with respect and nurtured to grow and take ownership in our efforts to take the best care of our members possible. In closing, I am always open to your thoughts and comments. We are willing to address and resolve any issues that may come our way. We appreciate your understanding and patience for any product that we are unable to provide to you. But know that we are always doing our best to provide you and your family a great dining experience. Wishing you the best of health and happiness for years to come. Truly, Chef Michael Harlow
Happy November! November is the month that reminds us to be thankful for the many positive things happening in our lives. This year our family purchased our first home, so this sentiment is hitting us much harder than in years passed. We spent the month of October packing and anxiously awaiting our big move and November should be full of tripping over/unpacking boxes and decorating for my favorite season. Events at CCP just keep on rolling with fun for the whole family. We start the month off right with our first RTJ’s Revenge pre-game event on Nov 5th. This Sip, Savor & Smoke event
features a bourbon tasting table, cigars from downtown’s Old Fashioned Cigar Bar and themed appetizers. Our Stock the Cellar event has received great feedback so far and will be featuring wine tastings and hors d’oeuvres. There will be exclusive wines for you to stock up for holiday gatherings and hostess gifts for the season. The Annual Bourbon & Wild Game Dinner RSVPs keep pouring in. Chef Mike will be whipping up some interesting plates to pair with bourbons from all over Kentucky. My RSVP list is almost full so sign up ASAP! And finally, Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and this year is sure to be an over-the-top buffet to remember so get your RSVPs in today! As always, just a friendly reminder that your early RSVPs help us so much with planning and executing successful events.
AROUND THE CLUB Whitney Stone-Leyhue, Dining Supervisor
& Event Coordinator
IN THE KITCHEN Michael Harlow, Executive Chef
Lucky in Love attire has arrived just in time for your fall Tennis attire needs. With a few collections and styles to select from, be sure to stop by the shop on your next visit at the Club to purchase. Closets all full, no problem, these items make for a great gift swap idea. Looking to get your skills sharpened this fall, long-time ambassador Mel Purcell, is available for lessons on Thursday and Saturdays for any of your instruction needs. For those of you not familiar with Mel, he is a former professional player who
once reached #21 in the World rankings. A former player at Murray High School before going on to play at the University of Memphis, he stayed their one year before transferring to the University of Tennessee, where he won the NCAA Doubles Championship with teammate Rodney Harmon. Mel is still active in coaching and will soon enter his 16th season at the helm of the Murray State men’s tennis program after spending five seasons as an Assistant Coach. Mel continues to play today with the Jimmy Connors Champions Tour, playing with the likes of Connors, Bjorn Borg, Roscoe Tanner and John McEnroe. He has also served as color commentor for TV broadcasts of the Champions Tour. To further inquire about Mel’s or Jamie’s availability or any ques-tions, please contact the Tennis Center.
ON THE COURT
Member News Thank You for hosting or sponsoring an event in October at the Club!
Heath Bowling - Edward Jones
Larry Stovesand - KADA
Steve Durham - ServPro
Keith Wilke - Banterra Bank
Elliot Treece - Stifel
Dr. Ted Borodofsky - 1st Investors
Dr. Paul Grumley - Top Drawer
Nancy Powless - Book Club
Luncheon Club:
Karen Edwards
Private Events:
Lynn Foster
Dr. Rachel Lowdenback
Debbie Davies
Melissa Wilson
Welcome to your Club!
Associate
Dr. Sam & Jessica Thompson (Sam, Jr.)
Recreation
Donald & Esther Hubbard
Social
Mason & Valerie DeJarnett (Piper & Reese)