April 2012 Bagpiper - Piper's Landing Golf & Country Club

The The Bagpiper
Bagpiper
The Bagpiper APRIL 2012
The Bagpiper APRIL 2012
News News from from the the General General Manager… Manager…
Manager…
Brian Reich, CCM, LCAM
I know I speak for the entire staff in congratulating the newly
elected Board of Directors. We’re excited to start the effort to
build on our accomplishments of the past and do our part to
make Piper’s Landing the best community it can be. For the first
time since February and March of 2008, the same period this year has resulted
in two consecutive months of Food and Beverage sales exceeding $100,000.
For a small club like Piper’s, that’s excellent participation. Our “sales per
cover” in 2008 was just under $28, and for 2012, it’s under $24. As you can
see, our “covers” are up and our “prices” are down. Not so good for the bottom
line, but it makes for happy members.
Financially speaking, through February we are $41K better than budget
YTD, with $1,671K in cash (combined operating and capital) in 2012 vs.
$1,550K for the same period in 2011.
Have you been on our website lately? The entire “Public” side of the site has
been redesigned to provide a fresh new look, enhanced photos and “branding,”
and added key words and phrases to assist in search engine optimization
(SEO). You will also notice short videos available on the front page to assist in
visually explaining to prospective clients and/or buyers…the Piper’s lifestyle,
our banquet capabilities, and a NEW golf video! Our latest research shows
Piper’s is ranked ahead, in both “Google” and “Bing,” of our competitors on
search terms like “Stuart Florida Gated Communities,” “Golf Communities,”
and “Gated Community Florida.” Check Check Check Check it it it it out! out! out! out! Our “hits are through the
roof!”
The highlights from the March 26th Board Meeting were:
• Approved plantings on holes 10 and 11, with the excess of funds from the
3s for Trees tournament original plantings. Great job Gifts and Memorials
Committee!
• Greens Committee recommended the board continue the bunker project
this summer.
• Approved the membership applications for four new buyers closing in
March.
• Approved a “Bicycle tag ID” program.
• Approved a rule modification…allowing owners with invisible fences to
exercise their dogs without leashes on their property, but also require them
to have HOA approved signs identifying the invisible fence where their
property and common property meet.
Remember that all Board and Committee minutes, management reports,
golf course performance (grooming) standards, monthly and annual audited
financial statements, budgets and Bagpipers are available at a click of your
mouse on the website. Or you may request a hard copy from the office. We
also send a weekly “blast” with community news, updates and changes or we
will email you any of the above. All you have to do is request it! Let us know.
E–Mail us! We also have the capability to email your monthly statements! It’s
easy to sign up!
Please feel free to contact me on any issue you need help on, or any
suggestion you may have for improvement! I look forward to seeing you
around the community and club!
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HOURS OF OPERATION
CLUB OFFICE
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Daily
GOLF SHOP
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Daily
SHOE CLEANING
Please drop and pick up your
shoes in the Golf Shop.
LOUNGE/DINING
LUNCH
Monday - Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
DINNER
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
See Calendar of Events
COCKTAILS
When Club is Closed for
Dinner: 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
When Club is Open for Dinner:
11:30 a.m. - Closing
DRESS
Casual unless otherwise noted.
Shorts will not be permitted in
the Grill Room or Main Dining
Room after 7:00 pm when the
Club is open for dinner. Thank
you for your cooperation.
TELEPHONES
Clubhouse 283-7000
Golf Shop 283-1155
Security 283-7002
Security (Emergency) 283-8803
Fax 287-1282
Golf Shop Fax 221-0493
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