Newsletter 2011 November December.indd - The Ford Plantation

Our Sporting Life
November/December 2011
A publication for members and friends of The Ford Plantation

Club News
From The CEO/GM
At the writing of this, my fi rst letter as CEO/General Manager
at The Ford Plantation, I have been “on the job” barely a week.
The good new is that upon closer inspection, many of my initial
positive perceptions of the Club and community have been
validated. Several marketable attributes are very apparent:
• Natural beauty and authentic “southern ambience”
• Diversity of sporting club amenities
• Talented and dedicated staff
• A “sense of place”
The Long Range Planning Committee and Board of Directors
did an outstanding job earlier this year completing the strategic plan
and establishing very specifi c goals for the next fi ve years.
Fortunately, many of my observations
are consistent with that document.
The key going forward will be our
ability to preserve and enhance these
strategic advantages as compared to
other luxury lifestyle communities.
From a planning perspective, it
would have been preferable to begin
my affi liation with the club and community
earlier in the year; however,
there is no substitute for drinking
from the proverbial fi re hose. I can
assure you that our committees and
staff worked diligently on programming
for 2011–2012. We have many outstanding activities and
events scheduled, and I encourage you to participate often.
The Board annually appoints members to serve on advisory committees.
Your service on a committee can be both enlightening
and rewarding—not to mention extremely valuable to the Club
Guest Experience Package
The Ford Plantation is offering a very unique opportunity—by invitation only to friends of current
TFP members—to enjoy the Club’s amenities and to learn more about Club membership at Ford. The
Guest Experience Package includes two nights at The Main House, two rounds of golf, an Ogeechee
River cruise (for up to six people), use of the Sports Complex and Fitness Center, and daily use of
a golf cart. Club dining, Spa treatments, and other Club amenities are available at member rates. Only
20 Guest Experience Packages are being made available, exclusively to friends of members, at the special
rate of $195. This limited-time offer expires on December 31, 2011. (This package is normally priced at
$590—and valued at $1,475.) A PDF with more details is available on the members’ only web site under
“Club News.”
Cover Photo: The Main House as seen through
a wreath on the gate, circa 2007. Photo by Ford
Naturalist Mike Womble.
and your fellow members. As we form committees in the coming
weeks, we are requesting that members with an interest in serving
on a committee contact Executive Assistant Amanda Heinisch at
execasst@fordplantation.com or 912–756–5718. To simplify the
process, we have added a volunteer form on the members’ only
web site (located under “Club News.”)
The Plantation is in its full splendor this time of year. I hope you
have plans to visit the property soon. This is also a great time to
refer your friends to visit Ford as part of our Guest Experience
Package program. This guest package has been designed to facilitate
your introduction of your club. Several members have already
taken advantage of this program, and thus far the response has
been quite positive.
Although I haven’t been here long, I have had the pleasure of
meeting several members. I certainly appreciate the warm welcome,
personal insight, and introduction to TFP traditions that have been
shared. Over the next few months, I look forward to meeting or
speaking with all members and learning much more about how we
can continue to meet your expectations.
I wish you and your family a safe and glorious Holiday season.
Warmest regards,
Nick Cassala
Chief Executive Offi cer and General Manager
The Ford Plantation
12511 Ford Avenue ● Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Our Sporting Life Editor: Shannon R. GaNun,
Director of Communications and Membership
sganun@fordplantation.com ● 912–756–3291
Our Sporting Life—November/December 2011 Page 2 The Ford Plantation

Homecoming 2011: Hooray for Hollywood!
Homecoming 2011 was a huge success! This year’s theme—
Hooray for Hollywood!—celebrated movies inspired by or
fi lmed in the South. On Friday, October 21, we hosted a Ford
Plantation Homecoming tradition: our Southern Oyster Roast,
featuring oysters, a Low Country buffet, cold beverages, and live
music by Chris Stevers and The Marshall Dillon Band. On Saturday
night, the southeast’s favorite dance band— Deas-Guyz—were
back by popular demand to provide live entertainment at our
Homecoming Gala. The evening featured a special presentation
to award the “2011 F’Oscars” (Ford Oscars) and delicious movieinspired
fare created by Executive Chef Juan Carlos Rodriguez and
his talented culinary team. It was a terrifi c way to
renew friendships and kickoff the start of the fall
season! Mark your calendars now for Homecoming
2012: October 19–20, 2012.
F’Oscars Results!
At the Homecoming Gala, the following lucky
winners won the coveted F’Oscar Award. The
nominees were chosen based principally on the
level of activity, enthusiasm, and achievement in
the various categories, regardless of the amount
of time spent at Ford. Congratulations to all!
• Sportswoman (Golf): Jane Druten
• Sportswoman (Iron Woman): Dot Watkins
• Best Dancer (Female): Susie MacMillan
• Best Dancer (Male): Wayne Morgan
• Horse Whisperer: Ellen Lawson
• Sportsman (Golf): Greg Coleman
• Funniest Male: Ralph Eagle
Dot and Jesse Watkins also won
a Lifetime Achievement F’Oscar,
and many F’Oscars were awarded
to the Food and Beverage staff
(tied into the movie The Help).
Homecoming
Gala Photos
and Video
Available ONline
A video of The Ford Plantation
Homecoming 2011 Gala by
photographer Kelli Boyd is available online and may be accessed
through the members’ only web site (under Club News) or directly
on this site: http://vimeo.com/31168869. To view a gallery of
photos taken during the Gala, go to www.kelliboydphotography.
com, click on login at the top right of the screen, and enter the
password: ford plantation. Adobe Flash software is required for
the full site. We have also uploaded select photos to Facebook
(www.facebook.com/FordPlantationFB).
Our Sporting Life—November/December 2011 Page 3 The Ford Plantation

Golf
Men’s Member/Guest Golf
Tournament Results
The Men’s Member/Guest Golf Tournament, held November
3–5, 2011, was a two-man match play tournament with teams
fl ighted based on combined team handicap. The golf course was
in great shape, and the greens were rolling between a 13 and 14 on
the Stimpmeter. After each team played fi ve nine-hole matches a
shoot-out consisting of the fl ight winners followed and came down
to two fi nal teams: Team Kornblit/Dubiel and Team Allen/Smiley.
Team Allen/Smiley made a great par on number 18 to edge out
Team Kornblit/Dubiel. Congratulations to Team Allen/Smiley for
their win, and thank you to all members and guests for participating
in one of our best Member/Guest Tournaments yet.
Overall Champion Overall Runner-Up
Mr. Hunter Allen Mr. Mitch Kornblit
Mr. Bill Smiley Mr. Bob Dubiel
First Flight Winner First Flight Runner-Up
Mr. Greg Coleman Dr. Bill Thompson
Mr. Jim Womack Mr. Gary Thompson
Second Flight Winner Second Flight Runner-Up
Mr. Bruce Pendleton Mr. Obie O’Bannon
Mr. Kerry Feiten Mr. Terry Collins
Third Flight Winner Third Flight Runner-Up
Mr. Peter Stanley Mr. Corey Fountain
Mr. Richard Allman Mr. Chad Plunkett
Fourth Flight Winner Fourth Flight Runner-Up
Mr. Marion Alexander Mr. Buzz Rukin
Mr. Charley Stafford Mr. Robert Shapiro
Fifth Flight Winner Fifth Flight Runner-Up
Mr. Dallas Daniel Mr. Bill Coad
Mr. Ken Duncan Mr. Jeffrey Coad
Sixth Flight Winner Sixth Flight Runner-Up
Mr. Hunter Allen Mr. Mitch Kornblit
Mr. Bill Smiley Mr. Bob Dubiel
TFP Golf Course Blog
The Ford Plantation Golf Course Maintenance Department
maintains an online blog to keep members informed on
the most current golf course maintenance practices and
latest course conditions. Follow the conversation!
www.tfpagronomy.blogspot.com
2011 Golf Club Championship
The Golf Club Championship is a Ford Plantation tradition
held each year on Homecoming Weekend. Both days had
great weather, with a little wind picking up after lunch on
both days of the tournament. We had fast greens and great
course conditions, thanks to Nelson and our maintenance
staff. The results follow.
Men’s Championship
Flight: 1st Crockett
Cobble 2nd Myles
Gillespie
Men’s 1st Flight:
1st Bill Thompson
2nd Ralph Eagle
Men’s 2nd Flight:
1st John Dunagan
2nd Harry Morgan
Ladies’ Championship Flight: Champion Jane Druten (second
from right), Net Champion Peggy Gillenwater (second from left),
Ladies’ Gross Runner Up Ellen Lawson (left), and Ladies’ Net
Runner Up Doranne Coad
Our Sporting Life—November/December 2011 Page 4 The Ford Plantation

Golf
Nelson Caron Nominated
for Board of GA Golf
Course Superintendents
Association TFP’s Golf Course Superintendent,
Nelson Caron, was recently nominated
by his peers to the Board of the Georgia
Golf Course Superintendents
Association. Nelson is an active
member of the Georgia GCSA and is
honored to receive this nomination.
Congratulations Nelson!
Golf Course Staff
Volunteer at Events
The assistants and superintendent in the Agronomy Department
volunteer at one event each year to help with tournament preparation.
These events allow them to see other golf courses and how
they prepare for events. These are great networking and educational
experiences that enable them to grow professionally and improve
The Ford Plantation golf course.
The crew at the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship had to fi x all of the
bunkers after six inches of rain fell on the golf course. TFP’s Assistant
Golf Course Superintendent Matt Sumpter volunteered at this event.
Assistant Matt Sumpter volunteered for the U.S. Senior Amateur
Championship at Kinloch Golf Club in Richmond, Virginia on
September 6. Matt was an intern at Kinloch Golf Club in 2008,
which made going back to Richmond and volunteering for this
event even more special. At the event, Matt helped the crew clean
up the course after remnants of a tropical storm dumped more
than six inches of rain on the entire course. Matt’s jobs consisted
of fi xing heavily washed out bunkers, greens mowing, intermediate
mowing, and other jobs that assisted the staff for tournament
preparations.
During the week of September 22–25, Jared Nemitz and Brooks
Riddle volunteered for the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake
Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of their tasks included mowing
greens, cutting cups, and raking bunkers. Although working
alongside other industry professionals was a great experience, Jared
and Brooks felt the most valuable part of the week was witnessing
different management practices used to achieve championship
caliber ultradwarf putting greens.
Ladies’ Member/Guest Golf
Tournament Results
This year’s Ladies’ Member/Guest tournament was another successful
event. The weather the fi rst day was a little cooler than
expected, but fresh hot cocoa served on the course made it “not so
bad.” In spite of the temperature, we had some impressive scores
of 62 by team Seigel/Pettingell, and two teams tied for second at
64: team Seigel/Martin and team Ruhle/Biggar. With the start of
the second round, the temperature had risen and virtually every
team bettered its score from day one. With it coming down to the
wire, team Seigel/Pettingell shot an impressive 57 to win by one
stroke over team Ruhle/Biggar who carded a 58. Also the second
team of Ruhle/Desalvio made a great turn around to fi nish 3rd
with a score of 59. We would like to thank all of the ladies for
participating and making this such a successful tournament. We
look forward to seeing all of you again next year, along with some
new faces.
Winners:
Beth Siegel and Peg Pettingell
Runners Up:
Jan Ruhle and Shirley Biggar
Our Sporting Life—November/December 2011 Page 5 The Ford Plantation

Club News
Club Board of Directors
2011–2012
The Ford Plantation Club held its Annual Meeting and Board election
on Thursday, October 20. In addition to updates on important
Club topics, three Directors were newly-elected to the Club Board.
Congratulations to Paul Hamilton, Farhana Mather, and John
Samford, each of whom was elected to a three-year term. They
join six returning Directors on the Club Board: Bill Coad, Gene
McQuown, Ed Schmults, Billy Webb, Bill Weil, and Steve Weiss.
At a special organizational meeting held October 23, Bill Coad was
nominated for president and approved by the Board.
Special thanks go to Harry Morgan, Stephen Rabinowitz, and
Austin Sullivan, each of whom completed their Board terms and
were recognized at the meeting for their service to the Club.
Mr. Weil was also recognized and thanked for his two years of
service as Board President. Thank you to all Club members who
participated in the election process this year.
The Board is available to members, at any time, and is interested
in any constructive feedback and/or observations aimed at improving
Ford. Members may communicate directly with the Board via a
special email address at board@fordplantation.com.
TFP Featured
in Southern
Weddings
Magazine
A wedding recently held
at The Ford Plantation is
featured in the Fall 2011
issue of Southern Weddings
Magazine, proving
once again that with an
incomparable historic
southern location,
wonderful facilities,
and an outstanding
professional staff, Ford is the
perfect setting for memorable weddings.
The full article is available at www.fordplantation.
com/fordplantation/Press_Room and on Ford’s Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/FordPlantationFB.
Equestrian Center
Upgrades
The Equestrian Center received several upgrades this summer, and
the stable has even more comforts to offer horses. The stable aisles
were overlaid with Pavesafe Pavers, creating a safer and more comfortable
walking surface for horses and humans, as well as enhanc-
ing the
aesthetic
beauty
of the
barn.
The
installation
of
corner
Hay
Feeders
means
cleaner
hay
and less waste, and the new Automatic Waterers now provide an
abundant supply of fresh water in every stall—no more lugging
heavy water buckets! After two years of use and normal settling,
the Arena has been re-graded and the footing has been enhanced
with the addition of a course angular sand. We welcome everyone
to visit to see the improvements.
Sports Barn Renovation
In early October, the “new-and-improved” Sports Barn re-opened!
A special thanks to House Committee member Laura Lee Samford,
who kindly donated her time and professional expertise to assist
with the renovation. Members and guests will now enjoy the following
improvements:
• new carpeting throughout the facility, with tile fl ooring installed
near the water fountains, ice machine, and locker room entrances;
• freshly-painted and repaired interior walls;
• enlarged
workout
and
stretching
area, with
additional
full-length
mirrors;
• re-arranged
fi tness and
exercise
equipment
oriented toward to the outdoors, with new televisions for your
enjoyment;
• wall-mounted water fountains (with an auxiliary chiller and
water fi ltration system); the ice machine has been recessed and
wall-mounted with a stainless steel cup holder next to the water
fountains for convenience.
Our Sporting Life—November/December 2011 Page 6 The Ford Plantation

Club News
Employee Catfi sh Roundup
The Ford Plantation recently hosted two “Catfi sh Roundup” days
for employees and their families. Catfi sh are plentiful in our interior
lakes, and the periodic removal
of these fi sh assists
in our efforts to maintain
healthy lake systems and
vibrant fi sh and wildlife
habitats—plus, the participants
love it! When we
host our seasonal Catfi sh
Roundups, the only two
requirements are that
every catfi sh caught must
be removed and all other
species of fi sh must be
returned to the lake (catch
and release). More than
300 cats were caught by
the eager anglers.
Members’ Only Web Site
Now on Mobile Phones
The members’ only web site is now available on all standard
smart phones, including Blackberry, iPhone, Android, and more.
Through this mobile app, you will be able to view statements,
make reservations, and visit your online club community in a user
friendly mobile view.
TFP Foundation Fund
Donates to Fort Stewart
The Ford Plantation Foundation Fund (TFPFF) was established to
provide a means by which TFP members can make tax deductible
contributions to worthy organizations in our community under the
name of The Ford Plantation. Our fi rst disbursement from the
Fund, in the amount of $8,000, was recently presented to the Warrior
Transition Battalion Occupation Therapy Clinic at Fort Stewart
by Club President Bill Weil. Our sincere thank you to the members
who have generously contributed to this worthy cause. Donations
to the Fund are accepted year-round through the Savannah CommunityFoundation.
Please
make
checks
payable
to the
“SavannahCommunity
Foundation,” and write “The Ford Plantation” on the memo line.
Please mail the checks to 7393 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah,
GA 31406. Donors will receive an acknowledgement letter
from the Savannah Community Foundation for tax purposes.
The Ford Plantation /
Fort Stewart Culinary
Alliance: TFP Featured
on WTOC
The Ford Plantation/Fort Stewart Culinary Alliance was recently
featured on WTOC news. Reporter Melanie Ruberti spent some
time at Ford interviewing Executive Chef Juan Carlos and the soldiers
from Fort Stewart who participate in the program. Five days a
week, four Fort Stewart soldier chefs work side-by-side with Ford’s
culinary team, learning how to prepare breads, desserts, and entrees
from scratch. The link to the WTOC story is here: http://www.
wtoc.com/story/15387444/soldiers-train-with-executive-chef.
More information on the program is on the members’ only web
site under Club News, Food & Beverage.
Ford 100—Register TODAY!
Join the Ford 100 and jump start your health and fi tness routine
for the New Year. Starting January 1, 2012 and continuing for 100
days, members will log 100 miles in 100 days with walking, biking,
and/or running. Members need not be on property to participate.
We will schedule group walks based on participants’ availability.
Optional
health
classes
and
seminars
will be
offered
in conjunction
with the program. All participants will receive a commemorative
t-shirt, bag, water bottle, and pedometer. The classes and
dinner are a la carte. We will hold a celebratory dinner on Thursday,
April 12, 2011 for everyone who completes the 100 miles. The cost
is $30, and members may sponsor an employee. For more information,
please contact Michelle Wadas at spa@fordplantation.com
or 912–756–3062. Please register for this program through the
members’ only web site. (To ensure your correct t-shirt size, please
register by Friday, December 9.)
Unlimited Monthly
Fitness Classes
Interested in heart-pumping cardio classes, soothing stretch classes,
and everything in between? The Ford Plantation offers unlimited
fi tness classes for $175/month/person. Contact Spa & Fitness
Director Michelle Wadas at 912–756–3062 or spa@fordplantation.
com for more information.
Our Sporting Life—November/December 2011 Page 7 The Ford Plantation

Club News
Thanksgiving at
The Ford Plantation
Several special events have been scheduled for Thanksgiving
weekend at The Ford Plantation. For a complete description of
each event, and to RSVP, please visit the Calendar & Events page
on the members’
only web site.
• 3K Turkey Trot
• Picasso for a
Night
• Thanksgiving
Buffet (two seatings
available)
• Oyster Roast
• Kids’ Nature
Camp
• Pony Rides
Thanksgiving “To-Go”
Dinners Available
We are offering two choices for Thanksgiving “To-Go” Dinners
this year. For those who prefer a traditional meal, choose
any combination of the above menu, in the quantity you need.
Pricing will be based on each individual order. For those who
prefer something a little “less traditional,” enjoy a delicious
house made lasagna, accompanied by a fresh fi eld greens salad
and a whole apple pie. Meals will be packaged to serve four
people and cost $55. We regret that we are unable to accept half
orders or substitutions with this option. Orders for either meal
must be placed by Monday, November 21. Please contact Denise
Crum at reservations@fordplantation.com or 912–756–5666 to
place your order. Pick-up will be held Thanksgiving Day from
3:00–4:00 p.m. at The Clubhouse.
ARB Update—Building
Activity at Ford
Summer and fall were busy seasons for home building at
The Ford Plantation. The Architectural Review Board, which
provides architectural and landscaping design oversight for the
Plantation, provides the following update. Should you have any
questions regarding the ARB, please contact Karen Dill at 912–
756–5796 or kdill@fordplantation.com.
• Three homes that were started in 2010 were completed. The
completed homes were Gonzales-Lot 65, Rockwood-Lot 66,
and O’Bannon-Lot 251. A small addition was also completed
for the Bartletts-Lot 82.
• Additions have been approved for Kopac-Lot 68, Hamilton-Lot
213, and Coleman-Lot CH34. The Hamilton addition is now
under construction. Work on the other two projects is expected
to begin in the next few months.
• Construction also recently began on two new homes: Wickes-Lot
97 and Davies-Lot 190. These homes are in the “framing/dryingin”
stages. A garage addition is underway for the Sawyer property
at Lot CH42.
• Plans for a new home and dependent structures on the Fielding
property-Lot M8 are expected to be presented for the ARB’s
review at the December meeting.
First Annual Halloween
Costume Pony Parade
The fi rst annual
Halloween Costume
Pony Parade
was a huge success
and lots of fun for
the kids, parents,
Equestrian Center
staff, and ponies!
Our parents and
kids sure are creative,
and we were
quite a sight heading
to The Clubhouse!
Our Sporting Life—November/December 2011 Page 8 The Ford Plantation

Outdoor Pursuits—Nature, Fishing, & Shooting
Hunt for Big Red Results
Perfect weather, light winds, hungry fi sh, and eager anglers all
added up to a great fi shing tournament on October 15. The Hunt
for Big Red had 35 participants fi shing on 10 boats, which is a new
record for this event. The large adult red drum are fall spawners
and school up in our sound and in the near shore sand bars during
October and November. They are great sport on light tackle and
thrill anglers up and down the Georgia coast. The ocean running
red drum (also known as bull reds) can weigh up to 50 pounds but
most fi sh are between 25 and 40 pounds.
This year, 25 fi sh were caught during the Tournament. A big congratulations
to Capt Mike Womble and his crew, Bob Bernstein and
Myles, Myles Jr., and Jack Gillespie for their fi rst place win with a
total of six redfi sh. Jack also caught the longest fi sh—49 inches.
Above top, Drew Davis holds a red for the Gee Chee Gal team:
Brent Haglund, Reed Cole, Dick Piggot. Above, the Tourney
winners: Bob Berstein, Myles Gillespie, Mike Womble, Myles
Jr., and Jack Gillespie pose with fi rst place trophies.
The Gee Chee Gal’s crew, Brent Haglund, Reed Cole, Warren
Batts, and Dick Piggot, took second place with fi ve fi sh. Dick
Piggot also caught a red with 34 spots, which landed him fi rst
place in the most-spots contest.
“It was a perfect day for a Fall fi shing tournament,” said Fuzzy
Davis TFP’s Director of Outdoor Pursuits. “It was one of the
most calm days that I have seen this year and the ocean was as
absolutely beautiful.” More photos are available on Ford’s Facebook
page at http://www.facebook.com/FordPlantationFB.
Gator Spotting 2011
What a wonderful Gator Spotting season for 2011. We were
able to tag over 10 new small alligators, each of which was
numbered and then named by the participants in the fi eld.
The tagged alligators will be monitored for growth and
movements around Lake Clara.
Gator Spotting begins by choosing a canoe and a partner
and setting out on the lake to look for all sorts of wildlife.
This year we saw several species of bats, which were greedily
eating many different insect species, frogs, fi sh, shrimp,
raccoons, deer, and even a Great Horned Owl. It is always
exciting to get out on the lake at night and explore the magnifi
cent wildlife that Ford has to offer.
The ultimate goal is to, of course, locate a few alligators. We
then will try to capture a small alligator to measure and tag.
Each tag is numbered and will stay with the alligator indefi -
nitely. All the records go into a database located at The Oyster
House. Each time we recapture an alligator, we can tell
where it has traveled, how much it has grown, and the overall
health of the animal. It truly is one of the great adventures
that we have here at The Ford Plantation.
We hope to see y’all out there next year for another exciting
Gator Spotting season!
Lucia Powell, granddaughter of Members Madeline and Mike
Sekara, with a gator caught during a recent Gator Spotting with
Ford Naturalist Mike Womble.
Our Sporting Life—November/December 2011 Page 9 The Ford Plantation

Equestrian Pursuits
Equine Connection
The Ford Plantation Equestrian Center is proud to offer “Equine
Connection,” an innovative personal discovery program where
participants explore their communication, relationship, and
leadership styles through interactions with a horse. Created and
developed by Equestrian Center Manager Sheryl Jordan more than
15 years ago, this program is available to everyone and does not
require any previous horse-handling or riding experience.
This unique program offers individuals an opportunity to connect
and interact with horses by learning how these animals communicate
with us and interact with each other as a herd. Participants will recognize
powerful parallels between the horse and human relationships.
Through groundwork and round-pen exercises, participants will
learn how to relate to horses on many levels. Through this interaction,
they will develop a deeper awareness of their communication,
relationship, and leadership styles and skills.
By successfully achieving goals working with the horse in the roundpen,
participants will be given effective communication and leadership
tools to carry into other aspects of their lives. Bring an open
mind and open heart to the program to maximize this opportunity.
“Let nature be your teacher.”
—William Wordsworth
Leadership Development
Through the Equine Connection program, participants will develop
the following skills: listen on a higher level, trust your intuition, use
personal strength with humility, withhold judgment until a relationship
has been developed, practice open-mindedness, be fully
engaged in the moment, be aware
of the power in your presence,
recognize communication
effectiveness and incongruence,
balance pride with humility, direct
and lead by trust versus intimidation,
and fully realize the responsibility
that comes with leadership.
Through interactions with the
horse, you will fi nd a higher level
of authenticity and empowerment.
Contact and Pricing Info
Equestrian Center Manager Sheryl Jordan has facilitated this program
for corporate management teams, men’s and women’s groups,
inner-city students, families, and at-risk individuals. They have all
learned the value of leadership, authenticity, communication, and
healthy relationship-building skills with the horse as a key teaching
partner. The fee for the Equine Connection program is $50/hour
for a private session and $25/hour/person for a group session. The
program is designed in 4–hour (minimum) and 8–hour (full day)
sessions; however, it can be customized to your individual or group
needs. For more information or to schedule your program, please
contact Sheryl at 912–756–2239 or stables@fordplantation.com.
Equine Connection Agenda
• Welcome & Introduction
• Overview of Program, Goals & Objectives,
Safety Guidelines
• Notes, Quotes & Nuggets of Knowledge
• Meet the Horses and Select a Working Partner
• Grooming & Leading (Optional)
• Round-Pen Sessions
• Riding (Optional) Bareback and/or In the Saddle
• Journaling & Closing Notes
The Ford Plantation Welcomes New Members
• Paul and Kim Nott, Designated by Mitch Kornblit
• Jim and Christina Trolinger, Lot 58, 1654 Dublin Drive
• Dublin Drive Compound, LLC (David and Sandy Gyenes and Linda Holley), Lot 79, 99 Dublin Drive
• Will and Sally Price, Lot 67, 949 Dublin Drive
• Greg and Sheri Mortimer, Designated by JT Turner
• Anthony and Savine Fielding, Lot M8, 200 Captains Walk
• David and Karen Reczik, Lot M30, 103 Captains Walk
Our Sporting Life—November/December 2011 Page 10 The Ford Plantation

November 2011
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
5
8:30am Men’s Member/Guest
Golf Tournament
4
8:30am Men’s Member/Guest
Golf Tournament
6pm Wild Game Dinner
3
8:30am Men’s Member/Guest
Golf Tournament
2
10am Ladies’ Golf Clinic
2pm Men’s Golf Clinic
3pm Wednesday Afternoon Golf
Play (9 Hole)
4pm Junior Golf Clinic
5:30pm Ladies Night Out at
The Spa
1
5pm Bridge Club
12
8:30am Ladies’ Member/Guest
Golf Tournament
11
8:30am Ladies’ Member/Guest
Golf Tournament
Man Cave Spa Day
10
8:30am Ladies’ Member/Guest
Golf Tournament
9
10am Ladies’ Golf Clinic
2pm Men’s Golf Clinic
3pm Wednesday Afternoon Golf
Play (9 Hole)
6pm Round Table Dinner
8
10:30am All Natural Airbrush
Body Spray Tanning
Seminar
5pm Bridge Club
7
6:30am Photograph the
Ogeechee River
at Sunrise
6
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
ENDS
18 19
17
10am Sporting Clays Fun Shoot
3pm Photo Club
5pm Wine Tasting
6pm Book Club
16
10am Ladies’ Golf Clinic
2pm Men’s Golf Clinic
3pm Wednesday Afternoon Golf
Play (9 Hole)
5pm Evening of Equine Art
14 15
5pm Bridge Club
13
6:30am Cumberland Island
Adventure
Private Event at The Main
House
26
25
6pm Thanksgiving Oyster
Roast Hay Ride and
Marshmallow Roast
24
11:30am Thanksgiving Buffet
2:00pm Thanksgiving Buffet
23
8:30am Turkey Trot
10am Ladies’ Golf Clinic
2pm Men’s Golf Clinic
3pm Wednesday Afternoon Golf
Play (9 Hole)
6pm Picasso for a Night
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5pm Bridge Club
20
6pm Theme Dinner: Italian
9am Kids’ Nature Camp
11:30am Soups and Subs
3pm Pony Rides
THANKSGIVING
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10am Ladies’ Golf Clinic
2pm Men’s Golf Clinic
3pm Wednesday Afternoon Golf
Play (9 Hole)
27 28 29
5pm Bridge Club
For the latest Club news, please visit the members’ only section
of The Ford Plantation web site (www.fordplantation.com).
This information is current as of November 16, 2011.
Reservations are required for all events.
For more information, and to RSVP, please visit the members’
only web site (http://fordplantation.back9links.com).
For questions, please call 912–756–5666.
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December 2011
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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2
Interclub Golf Tournament with
Spring Island at TFP (All Day)
4pm Cooking Demonstration:
Soups
1
Interclub Golf Tournament
at Spring Island (All Day)
1pm Equine Connection
Program (Ladies)
9 10
Dressage Clinic with Gerhard
Ablinger
6pm Wine Dinner
8
10am Outdoor Pursuits Clinic
10:30am DIY Spa Body Scrubs
4pm Photo Club
7
10am Ladies’ Golf Clinic
2pm Men’s Golf Clinic
3pm Wednesday Afternoon Golf
Play (9 Hole)
6pm Round Table Dinner
5 6 5pm Bridge Club
4
Richmond Hill 2011 Holiday
Tour of Homes
3pm Nature Hike
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15
10am Sporting Clays Fun Shoot
5pm Wine Tasting
6pm Book Club
14
10am Ladies’ Golf Clinic
2pm Men’s Golf Clinic
2pm Ladies’ Tea
3pm Wednesday Afternoon Golf
Play (9 Hole)
5:30pm Ladies Night Out at
The Spa
12 13
5pm Bridge Club
11
Dressage Clinic with Gerhard
Ablinger
24
9am Children’s Breakfast with
Santa with Photographer
6pm Christmas Eve Dinner
23
4pm Christmas Caroling and
Happy Hour
6pm Oyster Roast
22
10am Outdoor Pursuits Clinic
21
10am Ladies’ Golf Clinic
2pm Men’s Golf Clinic
3pm Wednesday Afternoon Golf
Play (9 Hole)
6pm Picasso for a Night
19 20
5pm Bridge Club
18
6pm Theme Dinner: Puerto
Rican
CHRISTMAS EVE
HANUKKAH BEGINS
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30
1pm Pony Play Days
5pm Master Mixologist Contest
29
1pm Pony Play Days
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1pm Pony Play Days
10am Ladies’ Golf Clinic
2pm Men’s Golf Clinic
3pm Wednesday Afternoon Golf
Play (9 Hole)
6pm Wine, Women and Equine
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26
Food & Beverage Open
1pm Pony Play Days
25
Club Closed
9am Equine Connection
Program (Kids)
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Food and Beverage Open
1pm Pony Play Days
5pm Bridge Club
CHRISTMAS
For the latest Club news, please visit the members’ only section
of The Ford Plantation web site (www.fordplantation.com).
This information is current as of November 16, 2011.
Reservations are required for all events.
For more information, and to RSVP, please visit the members’
only web site (http://fordplantation.back9links.com).
For questions, please call 912–756–5666.