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Dedicated to Your Exceptional Experience<br />

THE GAZEBO<br />

GAZETTE<br />

November <strong>2017</strong>


MEMBERSHIP NEWS<br />

From the GM<br />

As November begins it brings to<br />

mind many different things. The<br />

Fall Season is in full stride, the<br />

cooler mornings and evenings<br />

have arrived, the beauty and<br />

colors of our Virginia landscape<br />

and Thanksgiving is almost here.<br />

That means lots of turkey, stuffing<br />

and football on Thanksgiving Day. It also makes me think<br />

about what I’m thankful for. I am thankful for my family<br />

and loved ones, my friends including all our wonderful<br />

members at the best club on the planet and the great<br />

people I am fortunate to be able to work with every day.<br />

There is no better place to be a part of than Fauquier<br />

Springs Country Club. I am very lucky.<br />

Everyone is aware of our reduction of dues in some of our<br />

membership categories which we approved at the end of<br />

August. Since then I am pleased to say that our efforts to<br />

grow the membership has started to see some success.<br />

From the time of the announcement, we have 19 new<br />

members. Even though this time of year we do have some<br />

attrition, it is encouraging to see that compared to last year,<br />

the attrition rate is down. Below is a brief look at how<br />

August and September compared in <strong>2017</strong> and 2016.<br />

<strong>2017</strong> 2016<br />

New Members 19 2<br />

Resignations<br />

Golf members<br />

(at end of October)<br />

13 (9 social,<br />

4 golf)<br />

18 (8 social,<br />

10 golf)<br />

219 214<br />

All in all we are pleased with the early success and with<br />

the hard work Samantha Bishop, our Membership Sales<br />

Manager is doing, we believe this success will continue. We<br />

also thank our membership for helping in spreading the<br />

word of what a great club we have here at Fauquier Springs<br />

Country Club. With your help we should reach all the goals<br />

we have set. Thank you.<br />

Our new Grille Room dinner menu has been extremely<br />

well-received. We are seeing many of our members much<br />

more for dinner. I have been told by many members they<br />

are starting from the top and working their way down. The<br />

menu was a group effort between Chef Tom and his staff,<br />

Sous Chef David PettyJohn, PM Sous Chef Zach Hale and our<br />

new F&B Manager Adam Cantrell. Thank you, gentlemen,<br />

for an outstanding menu.<br />

Make sure you read through this <strong>newsletter</strong> for more info<br />

about the wonderful things we have planned:<br />

• Yoga begins Wednesday November 1 from 6PM-7PM<br />

• Live Music by Ross D’Urso and Michele Glascock in the<br />

Grille Room/The Turn Saturday, November 4<br />

• Superintendents Revenge – Sunday, November 5<br />

• (good luck – Ed has been scheming!)<br />

• S’mores (yummy) Family Night Saturday, November 11<br />

• Paint & Sip Sunday, November 12<br />

• Mother – Son Night Saturday, November 18<br />

• Thanksgiving Take-Out Menu<br />

• New Year’s Eve—Go back in time to the Roaring ‘20s<br />

and ring in the New Year at your favorite speakeasy<br />

Don’t forget to contact Samantha Bishop at sbishop@<br />

fauquiersprings.com to make your reservations for these<br />

great events. Also, I’d like to thank those who have been<br />

making reservations for dinner in the Grille Room. It has<br />

helped tremendously for our staffing and flow of the evening.<br />

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and I look<br />

forward to seeing everyone around the club!<br />

Larry Spielberg, General Manager<br />

Welcome New Members!<br />

Jeff & Rebecca Ditmer<br />

Chris & Emily Bergen<br />

Laurie MacNaughton<br />

Daniel Fazekas<br />

Charley Tallman<br />

Steve Dill<br />

Darrell & Helen Olinger<br />

Brian Bunt<br />

Jerry Carter<br />

Mike Shipway & Lorilee<br />

Todd & Carol Elliott<br />

Mike Rector<br />

John & Barbara Sawyer<br />

John Shaughnessy<br />

Jeremiah & Becky Fiel<br />

Drew & Jacquelin Pinilla<br />

Jack Christopher<br />

John & Kelly Thorsen<br />

Ron & Natalie Kauffman<br />

Congratulations!<br />

We are pleased to announce that<br />

Adam Cantrell has been promoted<br />

to Food & Beverage Manager. Adam<br />

has been with the club for 11 years<br />

and brings a wealth of knowledge as<br />

well as the enthusiasm that will help<br />

him be a success in leading his staff.<br />

With regards to the Grille Room and Banquet serving staff,<br />

Adam is implementing a training program that will allow us<br />

to cross train the staff which will enable us to move them<br />

around as needed.


MEMBERSHIP NEWS<br />

Soon-To-Be Fathers:<br />

Jeff Pianelli<br />

& Justin Deal<br />

Jeff, what has been Eileen's<br />

biggest food craving during<br />

the pregnancy? Grapefruit,<br />

cottage cheese, ice cream (which<br />

is tough for me not to join in on the fun) and fruit roll-ups<br />

(strawberry) and I mean ONLY strawberry. Can’t come<br />

home with a mixed flavor box or it’s going to be a long<br />

night!<br />

How many diapers do you think your baby will go<br />

through in the first year? Great question and I have no<br />

clue. For a year…thinking of six per day avg gets us over 2K.<br />

Suggestions welcome!<br />

What parenting skills are you bringing to the table? I<br />

come from a family very focused on manners and treatment<br />

of others, Eileen the same, so I think we have a great base<br />

to start. Please, Thank You, Yes Sir, Yes Ma’am, respect your<br />

elders, in God’s eyes we are all the same, hold the door<br />

when you can, ladies sit first, do the dishes if you didn’t<br />

cook, “these” or “those” not “these one’s”, make your bed,<br />

show up on time, gratitude, family always gets a kiss with<br />

the hug, if it isn’t yours it goes back the same or better than<br />

when you borrowed it, shake a hand and look them in the<br />

eye, elbow in on the jumpshot, Pat's Steaks (never Geno’s),<br />

Fly Eagles Fly and Rocky Balboa is a real man who still lives<br />

in South Philly. Eileen would say I’m OCD with regards to<br />

the house and clutter. I know for an infant, this won’t work<br />

but by 6 or 7, she will know why we color code our closet!<br />

Are you or Eileen more likely to be the parent who says<br />

“no”? Initial thought, me. The reality answer of being a<br />

Daddy, I’m guessing I will be the one who gives in more than<br />

not. From what my friends and family have relayed to me,<br />

it’s tough to be the “No guy” when you see her little face.<br />

What year do you think you will buy your first<br />

minivan? Year 2057. With all the nice SUV’s out there, I<br />

have a good feeling we can avoid the van. Nothing against a<br />

van, it’s just not my style.<br />

From 1-10 how prepared do you feel for the baby’s<br />

arrival (with 10 being most prepared)? A strong 7. We<br />

have taken in all the info we can from friends and family<br />

and to say we are a 10 on the scale would be tough. Maybe<br />

if we are blessed with a second child, we could tick that<br />

answer up a little.<br />

At what age to you think you’ll buy your child’s first set<br />

of golf clubs? Is it weird if I already have them? What can I<br />

say, the basement is full of golf goodies. As far as when she<br />

will use them, I will leave that up to her. My hope is to make<br />

golf something she finds as a fun way to spend some time.<br />

If she takes up the game great but, I won’t be pushing her<br />

to do so.<br />

How many happy<br />

hours do you expect<br />

to go to the first year<br />

after the baby is<br />

born? Great question.<br />

Eileen and I are so<br />

happy to be blessed<br />

with this gift that we<br />

will enjoy the hours<br />

with her so they will all<br />

be happy!<br />

"Baby Jeff"<br />

Justin, what has been Dale's<br />

biggest food craving during the<br />

pregnancy? Chocolate<br />

How many diapers do you think<br />

your baby will go through in the<br />

first year? 1,000<br />

What parenting skills are you<br />

bringing to the table? Patience<br />

Are you or Dale more likely to be the parent who says<br />

“no”? Depends on the gender. Boy, me, girl, my wife<br />

What year do you think you will buy your first<br />

minivan? Not happening<br />

From 1-10 how prepared do you feel for the baby’s<br />

arrival (with 10 being most prepared)? 5<br />

At what age to you think you’ll buy your child’s first set<br />

of golf clubs? Might<br />

happen before birth<br />

How many happy<br />

hours do you expect<br />

to go to the first year<br />

after the baby is born?<br />

Let’s put the over/<br />

under at 5. I’ll probably<br />

bet the under.<br />

"Baby JD"


Activities & EVENTS<br />

Live Music<br />

Saturday, November 4 • 5:30PM to 8:30PM<br />

Join us for live music in the Grille Room/Turn by<br />

Michele Glascock & Ross D'Urso<br />

Please call the Grille Room for reservations<br />

at 540-347-7391.<br />

S'mores Family Night<br />

Saturday, November 11 • $5 per person<br />

Want something cozy and sweet after you finish<br />

your delicious dinner in our Grille Room?<br />

Join us around the fire pit at the Turn to relax, roast<br />

marshmallows and enjoy some hot chocolate!<br />

RSVP for S'mores Night to Sam at<br />

sbishop@fauquiersprings.com. Be sure 13581 to<br />

make your dinner reservations with<br />

the Grille Room at 540-347-7391.<br />

THANKSGIVING BUFFET PICK-UP MENU<br />

Pick up on Wednesday, November 22 from 3PM-5:30PM<br />

$25.95 per person<br />

Herb Roasted Turkey with Gravy (your choice of sliced or whole turkey)<br />

served with Dressing & Cranberry Relish Savory Cornbread Stuffing<br />

CHOOSE TWO SIDES<br />

Whipped Mashed Potatoes • Sweet Potato Casserole<br />

Green Beans with Roasted Almond Butter OR Green Bean Casserole<br />

CHOOSE ONE SALAD<br />

Caesar Salad with Croutons & Romano Cheese<br />

House Salad with Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Onions & Watercress Dressing<br />

CHOOSE ONE DESSERT<br />

Pumpkin Pie • Pecan Pie • Apple Pie • Apple Cobbler<br />

Please place orders BEFORE NOON ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19!<br />

Contact Sam Bishop today to place your order<br />

at sbishop@fauquiersprings.com or 540.347.4205


ACTIVITIES & EVENTS<br />

Book Club<br />

Thursday, November 2 • 7PM<br />

The Kitchen House: A Novel by Kathleen Grissom<br />

A Man Called OVE: A Novel by Brodrik Backman<br />

First Thursday of every month.<br />

Open to all members. No RSVP required!<br />

Contact Jean Steinier for more info at jean@steinier.com.<br />

Thursday Bridge<br />

10/5 1st: Ken Shoemaker 2nd: Ruth Rider<br />

10/12 1st: Carla Johnson 2nd: Ken Shoemaker<br />

10/19 1st: Judy Franks 2nd: Carla Johnson<br />

10/26 1st: Judy Franks 2nd: Marilyn Christiano<br />

Trivia Night is back!<br />

Thursday, November 16<br />

7PM in the Springs Room<br />

Bring a friend and show off your useless knowledge!<br />

Join a team or create your own group of two or more players.<br />

Cash prizes! Third Thursday<br />

of every month, Cost is $5 to participate.<br />

Paint & Sip–Holiday Edition<br />

Join us Sunday, November 12<br />

from 2-5PM<br />

Every Thursday at 10AM. For more information<br />

or to sign up, contact Ruth Rider at 540-347-3436.<br />

Grille Room Raffle<br />

Join us every Wednesday for dinner in the Grille Room to<br />

be entered to win one of the following prizes:<br />

Half off your next month's membership dues<br />

One free entrée<br />

One free appetizer<br />

Winners do not have to be present to win but must have<br />

dined in the Grille Room that Wednesday from 5:30-<br />

9PM. Winners will be notified by email.<br />

$40++ per person includes your canvas, all painting<br />

supplies, a glass of champagne upon arrival and<br />

hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Tom.<br />

RSVP to Sam by Wednesday, November 8<br />

to sbishop@fauquiersprings.com<br />

Reservations in the Grille Room<br />

EVERY Wednesday, Thursday & Friday<br />

5PM-7:30PM<br />

Just a friendly reminder that making reservations<br />

for dinner in the Grille Room helps us manage<br />

the evenings much better. This will allow us to<br />

schedule our staff more efficiently which will<br />

help us create the dining experience you deserve<br />

and expect. 540-347-7391.<br />

Stop by after work for great drink<br />

and appetizer specials.<br />

RSVP to the Grille Room at 540-347-7391.


ACTIVITIES MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS NEWS


ACTIVITIES & EVENTS<br />

You’re invited to a Fauquier Springs<br />

ROARING TWENTIES<br />

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY<br />

9PM-1:30AM • $125 per person<br />

Costumes optional but encouraged • Invite your friends!<br />

Passed hors d’oeuvres • Cigarette girls<br />

Buffet dinner (breakfast after 11:30PM)<br />

Photographer • Prizes for best outfits<br />

Open bar • Midnight champagne toast<br />

LIVE music by The Elizabeth Lawrence Band<br />

Prime Time Limousine special rate ONLY for members<br />

attending this party–call to book at 571-499-3030.<br />

RSVP by December 17 to Sam at<br />

540.347.4205 or sbishop@fauquiersprings.com


CULINARY MEMBERSHIP CORNER NEWS<br />

From Chef Tom:<br />

"Easy Cheesy"<br />

Pumpkin Risotto<br />

Oh, the frost is on the pumpkin<br />

and the goose is getting fat, time<br />

to put a penny in an old man’s<br />

hat. If you haven’t a penny, a<br />

ha’penny will do, and if you haven’t a ha’penny, then<br />

God bless you. Or something like that, I think you get<br />

the idea. It’s that time of year again, when all the local<br />

merchants pull out their Christmas directions and<br />

“Silent Night” forever rings in our ears. Yes, it means it<br />

is almost Halloween!! And as we roll full bore into fall,<br />

what screams of the season more than the all-American<br />

pumpkin?<br />

Risotto is a classic Italian rice dish made traditionally<br />

from Arborio rice. Arborio rice is a short grain, starchy<br />

white rice named after a town in the Piedmont region<br />

of Italy. During the cooking process, the rice slowly<br />

releases its starch, creating a creamy texture that still<br />

maintains its “al dente” character. Quality Arborio rice is<br />

now grown in the United States, so the origin of the rice<br />

is less important today. There are other varieties of rice<br />

that can be used, however it should be short grain, raw,<br />

glutinous rice. With the popularity of risotto, it is now<br />

possible to find Arborio rice in most local grocery stores.<br />

Now for the co-star of our risotto dish…pumpkin! Let<br />

me back track two steps first though. Any garnish,<br />

protein or vegetable can be used in your risotto once<br />

you have mastered the cooking of Arborio rice. However,<br />

the freshest, most local products will produce the best<br />

results. With baseball season almost over, we know it is<br />

fall in the Piedmont region of Virginia. And nothing says<br />

fall more than pumpkins! Are you in a rush and want to<br />

keep your risotto under 30 minutes? Then use canned<br />

pumpkin. If you wish to enjoy the splendor of the season<br />

and visit one of the outstanding local farm markets, try<br />

using fresh pumpkin.<br />

"EASY CHEESY" PUMPKIN RISOTTO<br />

2 tbsp vegetable oil<br />

½ each medium yellow onion, fine dice<br />

2 garlic cloves<br />

pinch dry thyme<br />

1½ cups Arborio rice<br />

1 cup dry white wine<br />

6 cups chicken stock<br />

pinch ground nutmeg<br />

pinch ground cinnamon<br />

1 cup canned pumpkin or 1½ cup fresh pumpkin purée<br />

1 cup heavy cream<br />

1 oz unsalted butter<br />

1 oz grated Parmesan cheese salt & pepper to taste<br />

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add oil,<br />

onion and cook until translucent.<br />

2. Add garlic and thyme, stir once, and immediately<br />

add rice. Stir rice until each grain is well coated with<br />

oil.<br />

3. Add wine and cook until all the wine is absorbed<br />

while continuously stirring.<br />

4. Add 2 cups chicken stock and cook until it is<br />

absorbed while continually stirring.<br />

5. Add remaining chicken stock, nutmeg, cinnamon,<br />

salt, pepper and pumpkin and cook until it is<br />

absorbed while continually stirring.<br />

6. Add cream, butter and Parmesan cheese and gently<br />

cook to desired consistency.<br />

Choose a small pumpkin, preferably a “pie pumpkin”<br />

or even a butternut squash. Cut the pumpkin in half,<br />

remove the seeds, butter a baking pan, place the squash<br />

flesh side down and roast in a 375 degree oven until<br />

tender. Once the pumpkin has cooled enough to handle,<br />

remove outer skin and purée in a food processor, or dice<br />

to give your risotto more texture. Enjoy!


GOLF NEWS<br />

From the Pro Shop<br />

TOURNAMENT RECAP: We had<br />

another busy month here at the<br />

club with hosting three outside<br />

events: Angel Flight, Young<br />

Professionals and the Gerry<br />

Henson Memorial. All events<br />

ran smoothly and our guests<br />

left with many compliments regarding the golf course.<br />

Hat’s off to Ed and his team for all their good work this<br />

season.<br />

Our member events this month included: Rider Cup,<br />

Season Long Team Matchplay, Individual Season Long<br />

Matchplay and our Two Person Scramble tournaments.<br />

RIDER CUP: This year’s Rider Cup was our 20th<br />

Annual playing of the “William M. Rider President’s<br />

Cup”. This is a team event much like that of the PGA<br />

Tour Ryder Cup that takes place here at the club over<br />

the first weekend of October. Teams are comprised of<br />

the club’s lowest handicap players and are captained<br />

by the club President or Vice President (Huntley<br />

Thorpe) and the Chairman of the Golf Committee<br />

(Mike “Dawg” Daugherty). All players selected take<br />

honor in representing the best that the club has to<br />

offer. The golf is played at “scratch” which means<br />

there are no handicap strokes given to any player<br />

in any match, just golf in its purest form. Day one<br />

featured three nine-hole matches in teams of two<br />

players. Formats for day one were: Captain & Mate,<br />

Alternate Shot and Better Ball. It was a great day for<br />

team golf as we saw two lead changes and ended with<br />

the President’s up<br />

one point over the<br />

Chairman’s going<br />

into the second<br />

day which was<br />

Single’s Matchplay.<br />

A strong showing<br />

by the President’s<br />

team proved to be<br />

to much for the<br />

Chairman’s as they<br />

pulled out to a six<br />

point victory of<br />

15.5 to 9.5 to win<br />

the cup.<br />

President’s Team Members: Bryan Ross, Charles Robinson,<br />

Scott Mesick, Brooke Howard, Steve Burke, Huntley Thorpe<br />

(Captain), Scott Poe, Matt Gravett, Jim Hammer, Charlie<br />

Peavley & Dale Edwards.<br />

TWO PERSON SCRAMBLE: In one of our largest<br />

fields for any tournament this year, we were treated to<br />

some great golf by all for this member favorite. With<br />

a modified handicap format, teams of two play with a<br />

team handicap to go as low as they can. We had many<br />

great scores across the board, however, there were two<br />

that had the field shaking their heads. Ryan Poe and<br />

Chris Ferrell shot a blistering 57 to win this year’s event.<br />

Hot on their heels was the team of Mike & Drew Smith,<br />

who shot<br />

an equally<br />

impressive<br />

58 which<br />

featured<br />

an ACE on<br />

#11 by Mike<br />

Smith! Great<br />

playing guys!<br />

The field was<br />

very tight<br />

this year with<br />

nine teams shooting scores of 64 and lower!<br />

Congratulations again to Ryan & Chris on their great<br />

round!<br />

• Titleist: Ryan Poe & Chris Ferrell (above left)<br />

• Runner-up: Mike & Drew Smith (above right)<br />

• Third Place: Dana & Brooke Streep<br />

• Fourth Place: Chris Blelloch & Patrick Heijmen<br />

• Fifth Place: Dana & Greg Pappas<br />

• Tied for Sixth: Dale & Wendy Edwards; Elliot<br />

Perny & Edward Pregoff; Arjan Paulussen &<br />

Mike Shipway; and Devin & Gabby Finan.


MEMBERSHIP GOLF NEWS NEWS<br />

SEASON LONG MATCHPLAY RESULTS: Every year<br />

we host our singles and team matchplay season long<br />

tournaments. Each round has its own deadline date to<br />

complete each match. Matches are then handicapped<br />

based upon who is playing and from what tee. This a<br />

great example of why golf is the game for everyone,<br />

no other sport allows for players of different sexes,<br />

abilities and ages to enjoy the same game as equally as<br />

possible as golf.<br />

Singles Final Four: Jim Hammer, Ray Hrabe, Tom<br />

Baugh and Scott Dougall. The final match of Tom Baugh<br />

vs Scott Dougall ended with Scott up 4 & 3.<br />

Team Final Four: Jim Hammer & Scott Poe, Greg<br />

Bengston & Gary Hix, Brooke Howard & Matt<br />

Gravett and Phoebe Lyons & Nadine Bulmer. The<br />

final match of Howard & Gravett vs Lyons & Bulmer<br />

was a true battle of men vs women and they didn’t<br />

disappoint! Congratulations to the team of Phoebe<br />

Lyons and Nadine Bulmer on winning this year’s team<br />

championship with a score of 5 & 4!<br />

FALL LEAGUE: Our season is in full swing for the<br />

<strong>2017</strong> Fall League. This is a team event where we host<br />

or travel to another club in the area to play matches<br />

on Thursday’s throughout October and November.<br />

Each team brings 12 players and teams are broken<br />

into 2 player teams vs the other clubs team. Points are<br />

earned per hole and are totaled up for a match winner.<br />

108 total points are available per match. As of 10/26<br />

we were sitting in third place within the league and<br />

gaining momentum! Here is how our matches have<br />

gone thus far:<br />

1. Fawn Lake: Loss (40.5 – 67.5)<br />

2. Lee’s Hill: Win (60 – 48)<br />

3. Medal of Honor: Win (64.5 – 43.5)<br />

4. Regency: Win (59-49)<br />

5. Meadows Farm: Win (55 – 53)<br />

If you are interested in joining the team for a match,<br />

please contact the golf shop. The only requirement is<br />

that you have a valid GHIN handicap to compete. All<br />

matches start at 10:00am. This is a great way to meet<br />

new people and see other facilities.<br />

JUNIOR CLUB SWAP: As a soon-to-be father, thinking<br />

about how many pairs of basketball and baseball shoes<br />

my mom had to buy over the years is a scary! Much like<br />

our feet, our golf swings are all unique and we need<br />

equipment that is properly fit for us to achieve maximum<br />

enjoyment and performance. We understand that buying<br />

new clubs each time your son or daughter grows a few<br />

inches is just not easy to do and we want to help. Some<br />

of our members in the past have run the “Junior Club<br />

Swap” where members can send in pictures of the set<br />

with a short description and can swap them with another<br />

member or purchase from them. We are in the process<br />

of gathering the information needed to get us started.<br />

In the meantime, if you have a junior set that is in good<br />

shape and would like to offer them on the “swap” please<br />

take a few pictures and add a short description of the<br />

set. When complete or if you have any questions, please<br />

email me JPianelli@FauquierSprings.com . Please be sure<br />

to include your full name and a phone number along with<br />

any other information you would like to pass along. We<br />

look forward to a great 2018 Junior Program!<br />

GOLF SHOP: We are officially in the “multi-layer”<br />

round of golf weather. Cold in the morning and slowly<br />

warming up as you make your way around the course.<br />

If you’re anything like me, you start the round with<br />

nothing in the cart and by the time it is over, you have<br />

half a closet to put back in the car! With that said, come<br />

in and check out our fall apparel and cut down on the<br />

clutter with one of the ultra-warm pieces we have to<br />

offer. Don’t forget to take care of your head and hands<br />

when it’s chilly, we have cart mitts, hats and headbands<br />

in stock and ready to go. In the next few weeks we<br />

should be seeing our winter selection which is perfect<br />

for both on and off the course including: sweatshirts,<br />

hoodies and more. Stop in and see us! Please see our<br />

new hours on the last page of this <strong>newsletter</strong>.<br />

UPCOMING EVENTS:<br />

Thu Nov 2 Fall League Match: Home vs Augustine GC<br />

Sun Nov 5 Superintendent’s Revenge Tournament<br />

Daylight Savings Time Ends<br />

Thu Nov 9 Fall League Match: Home vs Gauntlet GC<br />

Sat Nov 11 Veterans Day Tournament<br />

Fri Nov 17 “Fauquier Freeze” Golf Outing (10AM<br />

shotgun); course may open following<br />

play-TBD<br />

Sat Nov 18 “Winter Tour Series” (WTS): One Gross<br />

One Net; info to follow<br />

Thu Nov 23 Thanksgiving Day (Golf Shop CLOSED)<br />

Your Pro,<br />

Jeff Pianelli, PGA Head Golf Professional


MEMBERSHIP GROUNDS NEWS<br />

From Grounds<br />

So far the fall weather has been<br />

warmer and dryer than normal<br />

which has allowed us to get some<br />

seed and fertilizer in the ground.<br />

We’ve been seeding tees, a few<br />

weak areas on fairways, green<br />

surrounds and a few rough areas.<br />

We also seeded annual rye on the driving range tee and<br />

the short game area. This helps explain why we’ve asked<br />

all of you to use the mats for a couple weeks to give the<br />

seed a chance to geminate. Sorry for the inconvenience<br />

but it’s a necessary evil.<br />

You also may have noticed that we have started to use<br />

the airway on the fairways and intermediate rough. As<br />

I mentioned last month we’re not planning on doing a<br />

core aerification this season but using the airway, which<br />

is much less disruptive, helps improve rooting and<br />

relieving compaction considerably.<br />

We are also getting into frost season, I’ve talked a little<br />

in the past but with the season upon us I thought I’d<br />

refresh everyone’s memory and answer the often asked<br />

question “Why is the Superintendent not allowing us to<br />

tee off yet?”<br />

“Frost Delay!” Why won’t Ed or Chris let us play when<br />

there is frost out there? What’s the harm? I’ve got other<br />

things to do today! My wife said I<br />

had to get home and clean gutters!<br />

Or, I don’t want to miss the 1:00 kick<br />

off! Other than that gutter thing I<br />

understand your frustration, I’m an<br />

NFL fan myself! (Sorry about that I<br />

couldn’t help myself.)<br />

To explain the delay I should first explain, what is frost?<br />

It is condensation formed when the surface temperature<br />

drops to the dew point in the air and that temp happens<br />

to be below 32 degrees. Why is that a problem? It’s not.<br />

The visible white crystals we see are not what creates<br />

the potential for damage. It’s what going on inside the<br />

grass plant that is the problem.<br />

The water inside the plant also freezes. With annuals<br />

such as flowers and some of our plants in the garden<br />

this is usually a death sentence. Most annual plant tissue<br />

structure is much more delicate and expansion of the<br />

freezing water will damage the tissue. Just like a water<br />

pipe freezing and bursting. The tissue of a cool season<br />

grass plant on the other hand is much hardier and can<br />

withstand the freezing and thawing.<br />

Before I forget a reminder about November 5 and our<br />

annual “Superintendents Revenge”. For those of you who<br />

haven’t tried it it’s a great time. We have a few new ideas<br />

this season. Although I do have some disappointing news,<br />

at least for some of you, we are not going to be using one<br />

of the favorites this season. We’ve decided to retire the<br />

infamous “Bedspring tee box”. It may make a comeback<br />

in the future but I’ve heard some of you are getting tired<br />

of it so I thought we should put it to bed for a season or<br />

two. Again, sorry about that I just couldn’t help myself.<br />

One last note before I finish, Just this morning when we<br />

started making our rounds we discovered the storm we<br />

had last night left us a little surprise on number 6 green.<br />

I’m sure those of you that have been playing lately have<br />

noticed the scars. It should heal up in a few weeks but<br />

until then we will keep the hole away from that area.<br />

The second picture is<br />

what the green surface<br />

looked like after the<br />

debris was removed.<br />

Thanks for reading my<br />

November article and<br />

please, anyone who has any suggestions or comments on<br />

what I mentioned in this <strong>newsletter</strong> or anything else going<br />

on out on the course please feel free to call, email, catch<br />

me out on the course, or speak with a Grounds Committee<br />

member.<br />

Your Golf Course Superintendent,<br />

Ed Evers<br />

grounds@fauquiersprings.com, 540-347-5147<br />

Grounds Committee: Chairman Dan Weber, Board<br />

Liaison Charles Robinson, Scott Dougall, Kathleen<br />

Lindquist, Phoebe Lyons, Bob Martin, Dana Pappas,<br />

Mark Smith


NOVEMBER<br />

<strong>2017</strong><br />

EVENTS LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.<br />

CHANGES WILL BE NOTED VIA EMAIL<br />

OR CALL THE CLUB WITH ANY QUESTIONS.<br />

Club Phone Numbers<br />

Main Clubhouse: 540.347.4205<br />

Grille Room: 540.347.7391<br />

Pro Shop: 540.347.4209<br />

Grille Room Hours<br />

Monday Closed<br />

Tuesday 11:00am - 6:00pm<br />

Wed - Fri 11:00am - 9:00pm<br />

Saturday 8:00am - 9:00pm<br />

Sunday 8:00am -5:00pm<br />

Pro Shop Hours<br />

Monday Closed<br />

Tuesday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm<br />

Saturday & Sunday 8:00am -5:00pm<br />

Practice range follows Pro Shop hours<br />

Course opens 30 mins after Pro Shop<br />

Course open for walking rounds only on Mondays<br />

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />

1 2<br />

3<br />

4<br />

Golf Committee 6pm<br />

Member Wins-Day<br />

Happy Hour 5-7:30pm<br />

Co-ed Yoga 6-7pm<br />

Burger Night<br />

Fall Golf League @ Home<br />

Bridge 10am<br />

Happy Hour 5-7:30pm<br />

Happy Hour 5-7:30pm<br />

Book Club 7pm<br />

Co-ed Yoga 10-11am<br />

Live Music in the Grille<br />

Room/Turn 5:30-8:30pm<br />

5 6 7<br />

8 9 10<br />

11<br />

Daylight Savings<br />

Superintendent's Revenge<br />

Grille Room & Pro Shop<br />

Closed<br />

Grounds Committee 6pm<br />

Member Wins-Day<br />

Happy Hour 5-7:30pm<br />

Co-ed Yoga 6-7pm<br />

Fall Golf League, Home<br />

Bridge 10am<br />

Happy Hour 5-7:30pm<br />

Happy Hour 5-7:30pm<br />

Veterans Day Tourney<br />

Co-ed Yoga 10-11am<br />

S'mores Family Night<br />

12<br />

13 14<br />

15 16<br />

17<br />

18<br />

Grille Room & Pro Shop<br />

Paint & Sip 2-5pm<br />

Closed<br />

House Committee 6pm<br />

Member Wins-Day<br />

Happy Hour 5-7:30pm<br />

Co-ed Yoga 6-7pm<br />

Asian Night<br />

Bridge 10am<br />

Happy Hour 5-7:30pm<br />

Raw Bar 5-7pm<br />

Trivia Night 7pm<br />

Happy Hour 5-7:30pm<br />

Fauquier Freeze<br />

Golf Outing<br />

Co-ed Yoga 10-11am<br />

Mother & Son Night Out<br />

19 20 21<br />

22<br />

23<br />

24 25<br />

Grille Room & Pro Shop<br />

Closed<br />

Member Wins-Day<br />

Happy Hour 5-7:30pm<br />

Co-ed Yoga 6-7pm<br />

Thanksgiving Pick-Up<br />

HAPPY THANKSGIVING<br />

Happy Hour 5-7:30pm Co-ed Yoga 10-11am<br />

CLUB CLOSED<br />

26 27<br />

28<br />

29 30 Banquet Events:<br />

Grille Room & Pro Shop<br />

Closed<br />

Member Wins-Day<br />

Happy Hour 5-7:30pm<br />

Co-ed Yoga 6-7pm<br />

Pizza Night<br />

Bridge 10am<br />

Happy Hour 5-7:30pm<br />

11-1 Luncheon in the Springs Room 11-3<br />

Afternoon Wedding - Gazebo & Ballroom 11-4<br />

Evening Event - Springs Room & Ballroom 11-5<br />

Afternoon Wedding - Gazebo & Ballroom 11-12<br />

Event in the Ballroom 11-17<br />

Luncheon in the Springs Room


CLUB MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION NEWS<br />

CLUB PHONE NUMBERS<br />

Main Clubhouse 540-347-4205<br />

Grille Room 540-347-7391<br />

Pro Shop 540-347-4209<br />

CLUB HOURS<br />

GRILLE ROOM: Mon<br />

Tue<br />

Wed-Fri<br />

Sat<br />

Sun<br />

CLOSED<br />

11AM-6PM<br />

11AM-9PM<br />

8AM-9PM<br />

8AM-5PM<br />

PRO SHOP: Mon CLOSED<br />

Tue-Fri<br />

8:30AM-5PM<br />

Sat-Sun<br />

8AM-5PM<br />

CLUB STAFF<br />

Larry Spielberg<br />

General Manager<br />

lspielberg@fauquiersprings.com<br />

Jeff Pianelli<br />

Head Golf Professional<br />

jpianelli@fauquiersprings.com<br />

Ed Evers<br />

Golf Course Superintendent<br />

grounds@fauquiersprings.com<br />

Maranatha Holley-Poole Banquet & Catering Sales<br />

mholleypoole@fauquiersprings.com<br />

Lauren Kruck<br />

Banquet & Catering Sales<br />

lkruck@fauquiersprings.com<br />

Adam Cantrell<br />

Food & Beverage Manager<br />

acantrell@fauquiersprings.com<br />

The golf course opens 30 minutes after the Pro Shop opens,<br />

weather permitting. The practice range follows the hours of the<br />

Pro Shop except on Mondays. The practice range is closed on<br />

Mondays.<br />

Donna Hatcher<br />

dhatcher@fauquiersprings.com<br />

Diana Farsht<br />

ar@fauquiersprings.com<br />

Office Manager<br />

Accounts Receivable<br />

Samantha Bishop Membership Sales Director<br />

sbishop@fauquiersprings.com<br />

BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />

There is a member number hidden in this<br />

<strong>newsletter</strong>. If you find it and it is your member<br />

number, please contact Samantha Bishop at<br />

sbishop@fauquiersprings.com or 540‐347-4205<br />

ext. 2 to win either 25% off a purchase in the Pro<br />

Shop or a free appetizer in the Grille Room.<br />

Photographs are taken at most club<br />

events. These photos may be used on<br />

the website, in the <strong>newsletter</strong>, and in<br />

various other media and marketing<br />

pieces. If you prefer that your image or<br />

that of your children not be published,<br />

please notify us at 540‐347‐4205 ext. 2<br />

or sbishop@fauquiersprings.com.<br />

Marie Lowe<br />

Huntley Thorpe<br />

Rob Strickland<br />

William Patchett<br />

Robert Foley<br />

Charles Rider<br />

John Frazer<br />

Michael Lillard<br />

Charles Robinson<br />

Steve Burke<br />

President<br />

Vice President<br />

Secretary<br />

Treasurer<br />

Chairman Emeritus<br />

Finance<br />

Golf<br />

Membership<br />

Grounds<br />

House

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