Wilmington Country Club has a long history of building up a capital reserve before proceeding with a large capital improvement project. Yearly, about a million dollars of capital improvement is built into our budget. However, the large improvement projects occur when our capital reserve funds are available. This practice has served our Club well and has led to never having an assessment. At the end of 2014 and the completion of the Clubhouse Improvement Project, our reserves were totally depleted and we had drawn 1.7 million on our line of credit. Therefore, for the past 19 months, our focus has been on paying down this line of credit. It now appears that we are on track to fully retire the line of credit around the end of 2016 or early 2017. This will allow us to start building reserves once again. I have therefore asked the Executive Committee to begin investigating the Club’s needs for future improvement projects with plans to present this information to the Board of Directors at their September 2016 meeting. It will then be the Board’s responsibility to prioritize the projects and discuss timing of those projects.

As of now, there appears to be five possible projects for the Board to discuss and prioritize. These include:

• expanding the Indoor Tennis Facilities and Racquet Shop• an extensive renovation and modernization of our Club’s kitchen• further South Course improvements as recommended by our architect• further Clubhouse improvements that did not get done with the recent Clubhouse Project (Ex: front entrance, breezeway)• North Course renovation

All of these projects are needed and, over the years to come, will need to be completed. Your Board of Directors will carefully study and discuss these projects and decide on priority and timing of them.

As always, thanks for reading. Joseph F Hacker IIIPresident

August 2016

Clubhouse 655-6171

Golf Shop 655-6022

Racquet Shop 655-6513

www.wilmingtoncc.com

Officers

PresidentJoseph F. Hacker, III

Vice PresidentGary W. Ferguson

TreasurerCameron B. McDonald

SecretaryMelissa Riegel

Directors

Class of 2016

Daniel A. Dreisbach

D. Michael Gioffre, Jr.

Thomas C. Humphrey

Donald G. MacKelcan

John C. Richmond

Edward A. Tarlov

Martha White

Class of 2017

Richard D. Cates

J. Brinton Detwiler

Megan S. Greenberg

William B. Harman, Jr.

Roland C. Pamm

Laura L. Rossi

Edward K. Wissing

Honorary Directors

Richard H. Keller

William H. Daiger, Jr.

Advisory Directors

Robert G. Hackett, Jr.

Calvert A. Morgan, Jr.

Jay R. Brinsfield

Pierre duPont Hayward

Russell S. Davis, Jr.

Allen M. Terrell, Jr.

John F. Porter, III

In Memoriam

The Board of Directors, members and staff of Wilmington Country Club extend their sincerest sympathy to the family of:

Elbridge Ruhl Graef - Member 38 years

Membership

Newly Elected Members

Please welcome the following new members when you see them at the Club.

Jeffrey and Sarah Rogatz

Wilmer and Wendy Stith

Newly Elected Junior Members

Joseph CiconteStokes Mellon

Eric Sheets

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August Greetings!After such a miserable start to the season, it seems a bit unfair that summer is already in its

waning stages. But we know it is because we hear you making plans for the final vacation of the season and getting the kids ready to return to school. Alas, that is what August traditionally holds, but don’t worry that you haven’t had a chance to use your Club as much as you would like. Plenty of opportunities remain.

The August calendar of events formally reminds us that those various opportunities are spread across all venues. A Men’s Member-Guest, a Ladies’ Twilight and a Mixed Twilight Nine-Hole Event are golf related. In the Clubhouse, a casual Lobster Night on the Patio and our Annual Farm to Table Dinner are featured events. The summer tennis clinics and programs continue for the first half of the month followed by our annual trek to New York to spend a day at the US Open on the 30th. Of course, the pool remains open until 8:00 p.m. each evening with the Café serving until 7:30 p.m. to provide a wonderful opportunity for the family to gather and reunite after a hot, hectic, August day. Details of all events are in this month’s Bulletin. We hope you can join us!

Let’s spend a moment on something really important. Annually, we average about a dozen calls to 911 seeking assistance for some sort of emergency that has occurred on the property. The question is, would you know what to do if you came face to face with this type of situation? As a society, we have all been trained to “call 911”, and this is good advice. However, we would like you to know that we have a group of employees who are trained “responders” capable of assisting and stabilizing most situations. They are also qualified in the use of AEDs. If you should encounter an emergency while at the Club, we would prefer that you first attempt to contact our Front Desk. This will initiate a chain of events that will probably get assistance to the scene the quickest possible way. We will not only call 911, but alert our Response Team and send them with vital equipment to the scene. We will also have a guide waiting to direct the EMS team to the location once they arrive. If, instinctively, you call 911, that’s okay too, but then call the Front Desk and let us know. Otherwise, we won’t know to send help.

On a much lighter note . . . as in years past, during the busy season, we utilize a fair number of summer employees to augment our full time staff. Many of these individuals are college students, working as interns or simply trying to make a few bucks for tuition. They work in all areas from Swim and Tennis to Golf, Food & Beverage and Grounds. I hope you’ll join me and take a moment to share your appreciation for their efforts before they leave. We couldn’t have done it without them.

There are also a couple of “housekeeping” items that need to be addressed. First, and most importantly, please slow down and be cautious while walking, driving or using a golf cart in the parking lots. Also, please follow the proper flow of traffic. The second item is an attire issue. Please remember that swim attire is not permitted in any Clubhouse dining area, including Café 1901 and the Pub . . . even if it is just to get a drink from Victor. Towels are not “cover-ups” and cover-ups actually need to cover up.

That’s all for now. As always, thanks for reading, have a great August and I’ll see you at the Club.

Philip Iannelli, CCM ......................General ManagerKeith Van Yahres ........... Assistant General ManagerTip Tribbitt, CEC ............................... Executive ChefBarbara Henderson ...............Manager of BanquetsChristine Jordan ...................... Clubhouse ManagerDonna Schroeder .....................................Controller

Susan Mathias ..................Administrative AssistantDan Pierson .............................Director of Grounds Joe Guillebeau ................................Director of GolfBob Lennon .......................... Teaching ProfessionalEd McQuillin ...........................Director of RacquetsEd Chilton ...............Assistant Director of RacquetsClark Verchick ...................................Chief Engineer

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Reservation Cancellation PolicyIf you have made a reservation for the Dining

Room or a Club function and are unable to attend, please take a moment to call and cancel. This simple gesture may make it possible for another member who wants to attend to do so. Food Service Hours

Jackets, but not ties, are required for gentlemen on Wednesday and Thursday evenings in the Dining Room. Ties are required on Friday and Saturday evenings. Monday No Clubhouse Food Service Hut ................................Opens at 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday Dining Room .....................................Closed Tavern/Grille .............11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pub .............................. Opens at 10:45 a.m. Café ............................ Opens at 11:00 a.m. Hut ....................................................Closed

Wednesday Dining Room .....................................Closed Tavern/Grille .............11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pub .............................. Opens at 10:45 a.m. Café ............................ Opens at 11:00 a.m. Hut ....................................................Closed

Thursday

Dining Room ......... 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tavern/Grille .............11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pub .............................. Opens at 10:45 a.m. Café ............................ Opens at 11:00 a.m. Hut ....................................................Closed

Friday Dining Room ......... 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tavern/Grille .............11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pub .............................. Opens at 10:45 a.m. Café ............................ Opens at 11:00 a.m. Hut ................................Opens at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday Dining Room ............6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tavern/Grille .............11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pub .............................. Opens at 10:45 a.m. Café ............................ Opens at 11:00 a.m. Hut ................................Opens at 1:00 p.m.

Sunday Dining Room .....................................Closed Tavern/Grille ............ 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pub .............................. Opens at 10:45 a.m. Café ............................ Opens at 11:00 a.m. Hut ................................Opens at 1:00 p.m.

Georges DuBoeuf

Village Chardonnay 2014George DuBoeuf offers a wonderful Macon

Chardonnay from central Burgundy, France. The Chardonnay offers aromas of slight citrus, acacia, lilies and hawthorn. Medium-bodied with a hazelnut, oak finish. Fleurie 2014

The 100% Burgundian Gamay offers a wonderful essence of rose, strawberry, peach and black currant. The palate is distinctive strawberry, blueberry and stewed cherry. Finish is lasting dark summer fruits paired with a clean, steel tank fermentation.

$9.00 glass/ $34.00 bottle

August 2nd through August 7th .......................................Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Mushrooms and Peppers over Rice Pilaf

August 9th through August 14th ........................... Grilled Chicken with Eggplant Parmesan over Spaghetti, Garlic Bread

August 16th through August 21st ...........Swedish Meatballs over Buttered Parsley Noodles

August 23rd through August 28th ........................ Roast Pork Stir Fry with Crisp Vegetables in a Sesame Garlic Sauce

August 30th through September 5th ...... Chicken and Vegetable Primavera over Fettuccine, Alfredo Sauce, Garlic Bread

Specials cost $12.95 and include choice of soup or saladReservations in the Tavern/Grille for parties of 5 or more are appreciated.

Wednesday, August 17th6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Patio - Weather Permitting

Complete four course Maine lobster dinnerCasual Attire

$42.00

Reservations 48 hours in advance please call 655-6171 or

online at www.wilmingtoncc.com.

Thursday Mornings - 9:30 a.m.Carroll Shannon, Chair ........................................................................................ 575-0102 Mary Jo Chandler, Vice-Chair ..............................................................................622-9363Lou Ann Carter, Bridge Manager .........................................................................652-6709

August 4th ............................ Local Charity Game August 18th ............................. GameAugust 11th ...... Club Championship, 3rd Quarter August 25th .....ACBL Charity Game

June 16thFirst Place: North - South

Section A ........................................................................... Joan Bolling - Louise RoselleSection B & C ......................................................................... Evie Scott - Elissa duPont

First Place: East - WestSection A, B & C ...........................................................Pamela Morrison - Joanne Bahr

June 23rdFirst Place: North - South

Section A & B .............................................................Tannaz Owczarek - Diana TerrellSection C .................................................................. Cindy Wright - Michele Massaglia

First Place: East - WestSection A & B ...................................................... Molly Wiley - Barbara ShellenbergerSection B & C ............................................................ Marie Mackay - Barbara Togman

June 30thFirst Place: North - South

Section A & B ........................................................................Elissa duPont - Evie ScottSection C ........................................................................ Sharon Hunt - Dorothy Newlin

First Place: East - WestSection A & B ...................................................Barbara Shellenberger - Eleanor BrownSection C .................................................................. Cindy Wright - Michele Massaglia

July 7thFirst Place: North - South

Section A ............................................................................. Patricia Turk - Joan BollingSection B ............................................................................. Diana Terrell - Allen TerrellSection C .............................................................. Mary Jo Fidance - Candy DiSabatino

First Place: East - WestSection A & B .................................................................Betty Duncan - Judy ChapmanSection C ................................................................... Cindy Wright - Michele Massaglia

Our August 2nd selection is Paula McLain’s captivating novel, Circling the Sun, which brings to life the fearless, headstrong and incredibly independent Beryl Markham who becomes a record-setting aviator as well as a horse trainer in colonial Kenya in the 1920s. When Beryl was three, her father bought a 1500 acre farm in Kenya, and two years later her mother and her frail older brother left it to go back to England. Beryl was left at the farm and felt deserted and unloved, but when the Kipsigis families living near the farm let her work with their children who were training to become warriors and her often distracted father taught her about horse racing, she learned to live, hunt and love the wild Kenyan land. Because her father lost their much-loved farm, she married her neighbor so she could stay in the area. This was a disaster. Yet at 18, she succeeded in becoming the first woman to be licensed as a horse trainer in Kenya. Although another marriage and several affairs would follow, it was her passionate love triangle with the big-game hunter, Denys Finch Hatton, and author, Karen Blixen, which dominated her love life. Beryl was infatuated with Denys who she said was her soulmate. It was Denys who introduced her to flying, and her tenacity and fearlessness enabled her to become a record setting aviator. Join us a 4:00 pm in the Ladies’ Lounge as Francisca DiGuglielmo leads the discussion of this remarkable novel.

Our September selection, Derek Miller’s, Norwegian by Night, is so suspenseful that you won’t be able to stop reading. Yet it is a deeply moving novel dealing with grief, love and doing the right thing no matter what it will cost. Sheldon Horowitz, the main character, is so indelibly described that you may want to help him slay his demons as he struggles to save a child. You don’t want to miss this widely-acclaimed debut novel.

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Wednesdays

Lunch Buffet - 12:30 p.m.Bridge - 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

If you are interested in joining our group or have any questions, please call Marina Tarlov at 658-1532.

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The 6 Best Lines of Defense in Bridge

Friday, September 30th

9:30 a.m. - Ballroom

Luncheon after the lesson

Please sign up by calling

the Front Desk, 655-6171.

Questions,

please contact

Mary Jo Chandler,

622-9363.

At the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Russia with his Russian colleague.

Saturday, August 27th

6:30 p.m. – Cocktails • 7:00 p.m. – Dinner

$75 per person, Three Course Meal

Chit Bar

Come enjoy a locally grown and sourced dinner

while enjoying one of the many views the Club has

to offer. This special, outdoor (weather permitting)

dinner will highlight the best the season and the

area have to offer, with wine suggestions to pair

with each course.

Seating is limited!

Dr. Cecil Gordon has been selected

to serve as a Starter for the swimming

competition at the upcoming Olympic

Games in Rio. He is one of two officials

representing the United States, and one

of only twenty-six officials invited from

around the world. FINA, the international

governing body for swimming, is

comprised of 207 National Federations

worldwide. Each Federation maintains

a limited list of officials eligible to work

international competition. Of the 8,000

volunteer officials in the United States,

there are six Referees and four Starters

on its FINA lists. Once an official has

been nominated by his/her home

Federation, FINA then makes the final

decision as to which officials will be

invited to participate.

Dr. Gordon most recently served as a

Starter at the 2015 World Championships

in Kazan, Russia last summer. He has also

worked the Duel in the Pool in Glasgow,

Scotland and the Pan Pacific Junior

Championships in Maui and in Oahu. Dr.

Gordon and his wife, Yvonne, reside in

Greenville and have two children, Clifton

and Cecily.

Fitness NewsRick Howard - Director of Fitness

Group Exercise Descriptions

Aqua Fit - Mary HarrisonA challenging alternative to your favorite fitness class. Aqua Fitness (this class is in the pool) blends strength training, cardiovascular training, muscular endurance and flexibility without the impact on your joints. This class is suitable for all fitness levels.

Body Sculpt - Maria LuceyA fun, energizing workout that will incorporate light weights and bands with intense bursts of cardiovascular training leaving your metabolism soaring.

Boot Camp - Emily WindfelderThis class is 60 minutes of high intensity training exercises, music and fun! Lots of lunges, squats, plyometrics (read: burpees!), cardio drills and compound exercises. Includes the use of body weight and/or all the equipment to offer an ever-evolving sequence that changes monthly. Emphasis on core

engagement for spinal support and proper alignment and movement. All levels/age groups welcome.

Fit Fusion - Krysta Lafferty/Maria LuceyFit Fusion is a fun, effective, high-intensity class that will challenge your entire body. Each class will be different and will feature a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for athletes with intermediate to advanced levels of fitness, although modifications will always be available and new participants are welcome to check it out.

FIT - Maria LuceyFitness Interval Training combines all the fitness components of strength, flexibility, cardiovascular and endurance into an action packed class. This station to station approach will provide a workout that gets your heart pumping and is physically challenging.

Senior Fit - Mary HarrisonCome one, come all! Come to this class and get the full experience. Moving your body and lifting your arms, bending your knees or squeezing a ball, Senior Fit is all about having fun, getting some exercise, chatting with friends, listening to upbeat music, breaking out in

song or maybe even dancing. We welcome everyone over 50 and we work to help you meet your goals.

Shape Up - Absolute toning, Barre basics and complete core! Class will incorporate free weights, stretch bands, Bosu, bender balls and more. . .

Tri Fitness - Mary HarrisonDo you like to exercise but get intimidated by the equipment? Do you like to exercise but don’t like the already fit people? Have you never worked out before? This is totally the class for you!! Tri Fit is just that . . . it’s a way to try fitness, try cardio, try weights, try balancing, try TRX, try to get fit. And there is no way to fail. If you come to class, you have already succeeded!!

TRX - Chris WeissDesigned by former Navy SEALs, the total-body resistance exercise system, also known as the TRX Suspension Trainer, uses heavy duty nylon webbing with adjustable straps that allow users to employ their own body weight as resistance. Suspension Training builds strength, balance, flexibility and core stability with hundreds of functional exercises that can easily adjust to all fitness levels.

All classes are one hour in length unless otherwise noted. Limited Space - Pre Registration is preferred - Walk-ins welcome, space permitting Group Exercise and Yoga Rates

$12 per session - $15 per premium session - $120 unlimited 30 day rate - $325 unlimited 90 day rate Sign up online at www.wilmingtoncc.com or call 302-655-6171 ext. 2113. Due to the overwhelming response to our classes, if you sign up

for a class and do not attend without canceling at least 24 hours in advance, you will be charged . . . even if you have an unlimited package.

WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

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Personal Training

Fitness Challenge coming September!!

Watch the E-Weekly each week in August

for details on the Fitness Challenge. Teams

of four (three members and one staff) will

compete in a golf/fitness, racquet/fitness,

aquatics/fitness and fitness challenge.

One Hour Personal Training Session or Fitness Profile

Individual ................................................. $65

Package of 5 ................ $300 ($60 per hour)

Package of 10..................$550 ($55 per hour)

Group Personal Fitness Sessions

2 people .................................$38 per person

3 people .................................$28 per person

4 people .................................$23 per person

5 or more people .................. $18 per person

Yoga Class Descriptions

Balance - Mary CurrieLearn a series of postures while incorporating breath work that will teach you how to

stabilize your spine and strengthen your core with the mindful moving of your body in a stronger, more efficient way. THIS CLASS IS FOR EVERYONE!

Hot Vinyasa - Emily WindfelderStart your day with this dynamic and challenging 60 minute yoga class held in a heated

studio and designed to build strength, balance, flexibility and cardio endurance. Intermediate to advanced levels/all age groups welcome.

Introduction to Foundations - Mary CurrieGet into your body by practicing a repeated sequence of 26 foundational yoga postures,

linking the moving of your body with the natural rhythm of your breath. Learn to align the bones and joints in an appropriate way, avoiding injury, so the muscles can stretch, strengthen, and tone evenly. This class is designed to improve your range of motion, balance, posture and flexibility. This class is for everyone.

Restorative Yoga - Beth SheehyExperience deep relaxation and release tension in this WARM class. No experience

necessary. Postures are performed standing, sitting and lying on the mat.

Slow Flow Vinyasa - Mary CurrieThis class links the fundamental yoga poses together in sequence. The Sanskrit word

Vinyasa means “to place in a special way.” Connecting your breath cycle with movement does just that. This warm class teaches students how to safely transition from one pose to the next. The sequences are designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, body awareness, and concentration over time. Each class will end with rest (shavasana) and brief meditation. Some experience with Yoga Foundations/Beginner Yoga is recommended, but all levels are welcome.

Warm Flow Yoga - Mary Currie/Beth SheehyThis warm class teaches students how to safely transition from one pose to the next.

The sequences are designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, body awareness and concentration over time. Each class will end with rest (shavasana) and brief meditation. Some experience with Yoga Foundations/Beginner Yoga is recommended, but all levels are welcome.

Yoga Foundations Mary Currie

Strength, Endurance and Flexibility. Get into your body by practicing a repeated sequence of 26 foundational yoga postures, linking the moving of your body with natural rhythm of your breath.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 31

No Clubhouse Food Service

18-Hole EventNorth Restricted a.m.

WCC Book Club

4:00 p.m.

9-Hole EventBack North Restricted

until 10:30 a.m.

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 p.m.

Bridge 9:30 a.m.

Ladies’ TwilightFront North Restricted

at 5:00 p.m.

No Clubhouse Food Service

18-Hole EventSouth Restricted a.m.

9-Hole EventBack South Restricted

until 10:30 a.m.

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 p.m.

Bridge 9:30 a.m. Sports Camp EndsRacquets Camps End

Raft Night at the Pool

Middle States Men’s 55

Interdistrict Tennis

Croquet

Middle States Men’s 55 Interdistrict Tennis

Croquet

Aerification ProgramSouth Course

First Tee Closes at 3:00 p.m.

Middle States Men’s 55

Interdistrict Tennis

Croquet

No Clubhouse Food Service

Aerification ProgramSouth Course Closed

Aerification ProgramSouth Course Closed

18-Hole Event

North Restricted a.m.

Aerification ProgramSouth Course Closed

9-Hole Event

Front North Restricted until 11:30 a.m.

Montchanin Bridge

12:30 p.m.

Lobster NightPatio - Weather

Permitting

Bridge 9:30 a.m.

Aerification ProgramNorth Course

First Tee Closes at 3:00 p.m.

No Clubhouse Food Service

Aerification ProgramNorth Course Closed

Aerification ProgramNorth Course Closed

18-Hole Event

South Restricted a.m.

Aerification ProgramNorth Course Closed

9-Hole Event

Back South Restricted until 10:30 a.m.

Montchanin Bridge

12:30 p.m.

Bridge 9:30 a.m.

Mixed TwilightFront South Restricted at

5:30 p.m.

Tennis and Squash Clinics and Camps End

Farm to Table Dinner6:30 p.m.

No Clubhouse Food Service

18-Hole EventNorth Restricted a.m.

US Open Tennis

Bus Trip

9-Hole EventBack South Restricted

until 10:30 a.m.

Photos taken by Becca Mathias

Aquatics

Poolside Café HoursThrough September 5th

11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Beverage Service begins at 10:30 a.m.

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Say Goodbye to the Work Week at the

Poolside Café

Each Friday, the Poolside Café will be

offering a featured drink special

starting at 5:00 p.m.

What a great way to kick off the weekend

and have some fun at the pool!

We are looking forward

to seeing you there!!!

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Raft Night

Friday, August 12th

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Come take the plunge and join

your friends at the pool for a

raft-tastic good time.

All you need to do is bring your favorite

raft and get ready to splish

and splash the night away!

Stay cool and we’ll see you

at the pool!

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Swimming Pool Family Guest Fee

$25.00 per family

Monday through Friday

after 4:00 p.m.

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WCC Swimming and Diving Club Championships High Point Winners

6 and Under Girls .............................................................................................Elizabeth Wagner6 and Under Boys ..................................................................................................Max Vattilana8 and Under Girls .................................................................................................... Evelyn Bilek8 and Under Boys .............................................................................................. Jamie Brinsfield10 and Under Girls ...........................................................Campbell Bunch and Riley Brinsfield10 and Under Boys .............................................................................................. Brody Gravuer12 and Under Girls ...................................................................................................Olivia Reese12 and Under Boys ................................................................................................... Bo Gravuer14 and Under Girls ........................................................................................... Katherine Harron14 and Under Boys ...................................................................................................Sam AshleyOpen Girls ............................................................................................................... Lillie AshleyOpen Boys ................................................................................................................ Jake Myrick

Club Champions - Swimming

6 and Under Girls .............................................................................................Elizabeth Wagner6 and Under Boys ..................................................................................................Max Vattilana8 and Under Girls .................................................................................................... Evelyn Bilek8 and Under Boys .............................................................................................. Jamie Brinsfield10 and Under Girls ..............................................................................................Riley Brinsfield10 and Under Boys .............................................................................................. Brody Gravuer12 and Under Girls ...................................................................................................Olivia Reese12 and Under Boys ................................................................................................... Bo Gravuer14 and Under Boys ...................................................................................................Sam AshleyOpen Girls ............................................................................................................... Lillie AshleyOpen Boys ................................................................................................................ Jake Myrick

Club Champions - Diving

8 and Under Girls .................................................................................................... Evelyn Bilek8 and Under Boys ..................................................................................................Max Vattilana10 and Under Girls ............................................................................................ Campbell Bunch10 and Under Boys ........................................................................................Thomas Flickinger12 and Under Girls ..............................................................................................Marissa Nygard12 and Under Boys ......................................................................................................A.P. Rossi14 and Under Girls ............................................................................................. Molly MatluskyOpen Girls ............................................................................................................... Lillie Ashley

Most Improved ............................................... Jay Setting ......................................... Ava Mitchell Coaches Award .............................................. Sam Ashley ................................Ainsley McDonald

Those colder than normal months of spring now appear a distant memory and Mother Nature is now imposing her revenge on us for all of the clamorous complaining we did at the time. July has already proven to be a scorching month and the prognosis for August and even September is not much better. We have not experienced a year like this for quite some time and we can be very glad that we haven’t. Granted, we are much better equipped to battle these elements now than we were not long ago. However, the situation nonetheless has the potential to pose a challenge, already requiring an adjustment to turf programs and presentation in hopes of reducing stress, at least until we see relief from excessive heat.

Of course, the first noticeable action being taken is increased water support. There are varying forms of water application and management, but under these circumstances, all variants are utilized and important.

• Night Watering Macro-coverage• Daily Hand Watering isolated dry areas and young sod• Syringing, both manually and automated, to decrease surface temperature and

mitigate traffic damage.

Also of note is the absolute necessity to step back a bit from aggressive maintenance practices, some resulting in added grass growth (i.e. slightly slower greens or “fluffier” fairways).

• Cutting programs – frequency and height of cut, no afternoon mowing, etc.• Rolling programs• Growth regulators• Top-dressing abrasion and traffic stress

New products are available, designed to fight heat and drought stress• New wetting agents that slow water loss from the root zone• Products with stress guard, some acting similar to human “sunscreen”

Automated Fairway Syringe

Three sprinklers will start across the fairway (See Diagram) close to the green. They run for three minutes and progress to the next three. This will uniformly proceed until finished at the tee end of the fairway. The average fairway will take about 30 minutes. The longer par 5s take nearly an hour.

August Member Milestones

Member Name Years as a member

Mrs. Elizabeth Buccini ..............................15

Mrs. Marion F. Stelzer ...............................15

Mr. David E. Wilks .....................................20

Mrs. Sherrie Kirtley ...................................25

Mr. Roger D. Kirtley ..................................25

Mrs. Betty MacLachlan .............................25

Miss Mary DuPuy Shipley ........................40

Mr. John E. Healy, III .................................50

Mr. Thomas Herlihy, III ..............................70

Mrs. Dominique D. Hawkins ....................85

Employee Anniversaries

8/16/84

Barbara Henderson

Manager of Banquets

8/28/02

Andres Rebollo Senior Equipment Operator/

Spray Technician

8/24/04

Justin Best Chef de Partie

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Racquets NewsEd McQuillin, Director of Racquets

Our summer programs for juniors and adults continue through the month of August. Our sports camps finish on Friday, August 12th and our tennis and squash camps and adult programs end on Friday, August 26th. Be sure to look for our fall junior and adult tennis, squash and paddle information coming out in mid-August. The weekend of August 12th-14th, we are hosting the USTA Middle States Men’s 55 Interdistricts featuring the top players in a four state area. In addition, we are travelling to New York for our annual bus trip to the US Open Tennis Championships on Tuesday, August 30th. There are a few tickets left on the bus for this great day watching the top tennis players in the world.

See you on the courts. Squash News

Serena Carbonell, our squash assistant, is moving on to start First State Squash, an inner city squash program in Wilmington, Delaware. She will be the Executive Director of the Youth Development Program, which will provide life-changing opportunities for children from low-income families in Wilmington through the sport of squash, intensive educational support, mentoring, and community service activities. We wish her the very best.

Ben Hughes, a certified US Squash Professional, will be taking Serena’s place here at Wilmington Country Club and will begin August 8th. He has experience coaching and teaching juniors and adults with different ability levels. He is adept at teaching private and semi-private lessons as well as clinics in both singles and doubles. He is a native of Berwyn, Pennsylvania and was a highly ranked junior player. He played Division I lacrosse at High Point University. We look forward to having him on board.

Can-Am CupWilmington Country Club will be hosting the Can-Am Cup October 28th-

30th, 2016. The Can-Am Cup is a biannual doubles squash competition between the United States and Canada and is usually referred to as the “Ryder Cup of Squash”. The “Top 56” doubles players from each country will be converging on Wilmington, Delaware to compete for the Can-Am Cup. The two best USA teams in each age group, which includes Open 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ and 75+ for men and women, will battle our friends to the North. It is a remarkable tournament that has the excitement of a very close “Ryder Cup” and makes for a very memorable experience. Plenty of National flag waving and patriotism with terrific competition and camaraderie.

To keep up to date with team member updates and building excitement, check out www.canamsquash.com and https://twitter.com/canamsquash. There is no fee for our members; however, to support this event as a sponsor or patron, please contact Ed Chilton, 655-6513.

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Summer Junior Racquets Programs

Junior Tennis Camps

Ends August 26thMonday through Friday

Ages 7-9 ......................................... 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Ages 10 and Older ............................1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.High Performance/High School .......3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Junior Racquets CampTennis, Squash, Paddle, Swim and Lunch

Ends August 12thMonday through Friday

Ages 7-12 ......................................... 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Junior Sports CampTennis, Squash, Paddle, Golf, Swim,

Arts/Crafts and Lunch/Snack

Ends August 12thMonday through Friday

Ages 5 and 6 ......................................9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Ages 7-12 ...........................................9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Junior Squash ClinicsEnds August 26th

Monday through FridayAges 5 and 6 ......................................1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Ages 7-9 .............................................2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Ages 10 and Older ............................4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday and WednesdayHigh School .......................................5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Transition CampOur staff will transition your child from various

activities without the parent being onsite.Ages 7-9 transition from Swim (9:00 a.m. to 10:00

a.m.) to Sports Activity (10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.) to Tennis (10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.) to Lunch to Golf (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.). The camp day can be all or several of the listed activities.

Summer Junior Sports ActivitiesSports activities will include basketball, fitness,

kickball, nerf football, capture the flag and many other activities. There will be no charge for these sports activities and they are scheduled in between current junior camp programs.

Monday through ThursdayAges 7-9 ..........................................10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.Ages 10-12 .......................................12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.Ages 12-16 .........................................3:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.

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More RacquetsSummer Adult Tennis Program

Mondays 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ....................................................... Ladies’ Round RobinTuesdays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ...................................................... Ladies’ Singles ClinicTuesdays 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. ....................................................... Ladies’ Stroke ClinicTuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ..........................................................Men’s Cardio TennisWednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ................................................. Ladies’ Cardio TennisThursdays 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. ....................................................Ladies’ Doubles ClinicThursdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ........................................................Mixed Cardio TennisFridays 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ......................................................... Ladies’ Cardio TennisSaturdays 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ..........................................................Men’s Cardio TennisSaturdays 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. .........................................................Men’s Round Robin

Congratulations:

Congratulations to our USTA 3.0 Ladies’ Tennis Team who won the Delaware District Championships and will advance to the sectional championships. Members of the team are: Kathy Kirifides, Magdalena Keenan, Jennifer Wagner, Kristen Poff, Nicole Gordon, Laura McGinley, Allison Bronwen Dignazio, Rebecca Collins, Christine Moritz, Amie Gordon, Rachel Heinle, Heidi Dell’Oso, Jennifer Brown, Christine Schiltz, Valeriya Shopa, Alexia Moutsatsos, Alice Saunders, Marla Levy-Folio, Jayne Dellose, Fontayne Rollins Fox, Claire Coggins and Mary Heck.

Men’s Grass Tennis Member-GuestFinalists Andy Bouchard and Mike Fleming with Winners Rich Habibi and Mark Manning

Junior Tennis Club Champions and

Finalists10 and Under Boys

Champion ................................ Michael Dignazio

Finalist ................................Demetri Moutsatsos

10 and Under Girls

Champion ................................Capucine Jauffret

Finalist ..............................................Ava Rubano

12 and Under Boys

Champion ...................................Connor Jauffret

Finalist ..................................... Michael Dignazio

12 and Under Girls

Champion ....................................Claire Dignazio

Finalist ..............................................Siena Sysko

14 and Under Boys

Champion ......................................Ethan Bradley

Finalist ........................................Connor Jauffret

14 and Under Girls

Champion ....................................Claire Dignazio

Finalist ..................................... Kendra Kaericher

16 and Under Boys

Champion ....................................Tristan Bradley

Finalist ...........................................Ethan Bradley

16 and Under Girls

Champion ....................................Grace Dignazio

Golf NewsJoe Guillebeau, Director of Golf

Holiday Golf Tournament Overall Results

Congratulations to the team of Mike Allen and Rick Allen for winning this year’s Holiday Tournament. Their score of 170 was enough to win by a match of cards. Congratulations to all of the winners:

Overall Champions ........................................ Mike Allen and Rick Allen - 1702nd Place Net ......John Dennison and Randy Mitchell - 170 *Match of Cards*3rd Place Net .....................................Frank Vassallo and Chris Anderson - 1714th Place Net ........Brett Koelle and Jim DiGuglielmo - 171 *Match of Cards*5th Place Net ..................................................Carlisle Peet and John Peet - 1731st Gross........................................................Greg Smith and Matt Smith - 181

Men’s July Member-Guest

Congratulations to the winning team of this year’s July Member-Guest. The team of Thorpe Moeckel, Tom Reusche, Bill Jeremiah and Glenn Birx scored an impressive 131, 11 under par in the low gross plus low net format. Their great play earned them a Scotty Cameron putter in the event and memories that they can hold on to for quite some time. Congratulations to all of the prize winners listed below:

Women’s Eighteen Hole Golfers

Recent Tournament results:

Member-Guest (June 28th)Congratulations to Meghan Perry, Catherine Elliott (Merion

GC), Jackie O’Hair and Cathy Lucas (Fieldstone GC) on winning the Ladies’ Member-Guest with an impressive Net Score of 120.

2nd Place Net ........................Johanna Kung, Karen Fletcher (Kings Creek CC),

Mary Ellen Gibson and Julie Smack (Dupont CC)

3rd Place Net .......................... Catherine Dean-Gooderham, Ronnie Beth Stanley (Aronomink GC),

Bette Purzycki and Karli Kirsch (Aronomink GC)

4th Place Net ......Jane Castle, Joan Beard (Bidermann GC), Bernadette Murphy and Anne Lutz (Dupont CC)

1st Place Gross ......................... Nicoll Keeney-DiDomenico, Judy Owens (Waynesborough CC),

Lori Ehret and Janet Coady (Aronomink GC)

Putting Tournament (July 7th)1st Place ............................................................ Cathy Klocko2nd Place ................................. Catherine Dean-Gooderham

Upcoming Events

We have a Ladies’ Twilight scheduled for August 4th at 5:00 p.m. with cocktails and dinner to follow. Please call the Golf Shop to join us. This is open to all WCC women golfers.

The Handicap Tournament sign-ups start on August 9th. This is an individual match play opened to the defending Champion (Jane Castle) and the next 15 members. It will run through the month of September.

We have selected some fun events for Tuesdays in August. Please join us whenever you can.

Fall Guest Day

On Thursday, September 22nd, we are hosting a Guest Day. Sign-ups begin August 9th

“Hello Autumn!”

Wilmington Country Club women golfers may bring one guest or three.

Sign-ups are open to all 18-Hole ladies for the first week, August 9th-16th, then open to all WCC lady golfers. Cost will be $95 per person plus cart or caddie; this includes coffee and Danish, buffet lunch following golf and prizes.

There will be a shotgun start on the North at 9:00 a.m.Format is one best ball of four on even holes, two best

balls on odd holes. Anyone interested in joining the 18-Hole Women’s

Association, please contact Susan Herrmann at saherr@aol.com or Jill McDonald at jillmd2003@yahoo.com. Come play with us!

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1st Place - 131Thorpe MoeckelTom ReuscheBill JeremiahGlenn Birx

2nd Place - 132Robert WittigMark MandellTripp WayJeff Osberg

3rd Place - 137Jim McLaughlin, Jr.Bill StackhouseMike PetersKenny Coldiron

4th Place - 141Vince BifferatoChase BrockstedtSteve LettJeremy Diehl

5th Place - 142Bob DonatoMike PechinStephen FlanaghanLou Copley

Women’s Nine Hole Golfers

Here are the winners in the summer Nine Hole

Group competitions:

June 29th - Odd Holes

1st ..................................................... Joan Whitney

2nd .................................................. Claudia Peters

3rd ............................................... Susan Stalnecker

July 6th - Play Your Own Ball

1st .......................................................Susan Moran

2nd .............................................Candy DiSabatino

3rd ...................................................Greer Silliman

July 13th - Captain’s Pick

1st .................................... Carla Green, Judy Orth,

Barbara Togman, Diane Ciconte

2nd ................. Susan Stalnecker, Susan DiPietro,

Kathy Perry, Joan Appleby

3rd ......................... Ginny Dellose, Pamela Tikellis,

Rita Cook, Pat Ripsom

July 20th - Step Aside Scramble

1st ............................. Susan DiPietro, Carla Green,

Barbara Togman, Sally McBride

2nd ...........................Claudia Peters, Audrey Fasy,

Rita Cook, Judy Boyle

3rd .............................Ruth Handler, Patrice Sysco,

Mona Abdel-Misih, Joy Honig

New members are always welcome.

donna.julian@comcast.net

or 302-239-6082

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Junior Club ChampionshipWe would like to congratulate TY Brinker on winning this year’s Junior Club

Championship! He shot a wonderful score of 148 for 34 holes (1st day was shortened due to rain), which ended up being enough to win over second place finisher Colman Mitchell. In our 9-Hole Flight, we had Ava Svindland fire an outstanding score of 46 to take home first place honors over Thomas Gordon. In our 5-Hole Division, we had Mack Rubano edge out second place finisher George Rossi to take home the title. Congratulations to all of the prize winners!

1st Place ..................TY Brinker - 148 2nd Place ............... Colman Mitchell - 1579 Holes

1st Place ..............Ava Svindland – 46 2nd Place .................. Thomas Gordon - 515 Holes

1st Place ................Mack Rubano - 33 2nd Place .......................George Rossi - 34

Hours of OperationGolf ShopMonday ......................................... ClosedTuesday - Friday .....7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Saturday - Sunday ...7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Driving Range

Monday .................................................................................... 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m.Tuesday, Thursday and Friday .................................................... 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Wednesday .................................................................................. 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Saturday and Holidays ................................................................ 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Sunday ........................................................................................ 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Golf Snack Bar Hours

North CourseTuesday through Friday ...........................................................10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Saturday and Sunday .................................................................9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. South CourseTuesday through Friday .............................................................9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Saturday and Sunday .................................................................8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Bag RoomMonday .......................... 9:00 a.m. - DuskTuesday - Friday ............ 7:30 a.m. - DuskSaturday and Sunday ...... 7:00 a.m. - Dusk

More GolfUpcoming Events

August 4thLadies’ Twilight - North Course

August 14th-17thAerification - South Course

August 21st-24thAerification - North Course

August 25thMixed Twilight - Front South

September 15th Men’s One Day Member-Guest (Signups begin August 6th)

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