C O N E S T O G A C O U N T R Y C L U B D o w n t h e M i d d l e
Asmanyofyouhaveseenoverthepastfewweeks,thePub renovationisprogressingquickly,andweareexcitedabout thetransformationtakingplace Ourgoalistocreateafun and inviting space where members can enjoy great dining, conversation, and social time together, and it is rewarding toseethatvisionbegintotakeshape.
Iwouldliketorecognizeseveralindividualswhohavebeen instrumental in helping move this project forward. Tim Naumann,aConestogamember,andhiscompanyAllSetTile, havebeenoutstandingtoworkwithwhileinstallingthenew flooring. Tim has generously dedicated his time and expertisetoensuretheworkisdoneright.
WearealsogratefulfortheguidanceofKimStrombergfrom InteriorsHome,whohasbeenhelpingshapethedesignand ensuring that the space not only looks great but will stand thetestoftime.Additionally,TomDuxandHardwoodFloors of Lancaster have been extremely helpful in providing materialsandguidanceonthenewpubflooring.
I would also like to recognize Robert Leeman, who has invested a tremendous amount of sweat equity into many aspectsoftherenovation.Roberthasplayedahands-onrole in a number of the improvements including installing the new wood floors, installing the fireplace, tearing out the lobby flooring, and assisting with many other tasks associated with the project His dedication and willingness torolluphissleeveshavemadeameaningfulimpactonour progress.
Equally important is the work of our club staff, who have done an outstanding job ensuring the space is cleaned, organized, and ready for members each day after construction work concludes. Renovating while operating requires extra effort behind the scenes, and I am very appreciative of the team’s commitment to maintaining a welcomingenvironmentforourmembership.
Projects like this take a great deal of coordination, and I truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we continuetherenovationwhilekeepingtheCluboperating.
I would also like to provide an update on the bathroom renovation project. Beginning next week, we will start demolitionoftheLadies’restroominthediningroomlobby. During this time, ladies may use either the locker room restroomoroneoftherestroomslocatedinourstaffarea. Clear signage will be provided to help guide you to these locations.
Thisportionoftheprojectisexpectedtotakeafewweeks, and once completed we will begin work on the Men’s restroom.
These improvements are part of the broader capital improvement plan that you, our members, approved and supported.Wehopethisfirstphaseofimprovingourdining spaces gives you a glimpse into the direction the Club is heading as we continue investing in the facilities and enhancingtheoverallmemberexperience.
Finally,IwouldliketothankallofyouforbeingtheClub’s greatestambassadors.Themajorityofournewmemberships come directly from member referrals, and that speaks volumesabouttheprideyouhaveinConestoga.Ifyouhave friends,family,orcolleagueswhoyouthinkwouldenjoythe Club,Iencourageyoutoinvitethemtovisitandexperience whatmakesthisplacesospecial.
Thankyouforyourcontinuedsupport,andIlookforwardto sharing more updates as these projects continue to progress.
Warmregards, JonGehman
Spring is here! Finally! It has been a long winter where we couldn’t play on the course for extended period. The greens that were under the snow for 35 days were a blessing considering how cold the air was. It protected the turf from that freezing arctic air. We were pleased with the golf course at this point as far as winterkill damages, there are none on the course.
Right now, we are waiting to get out on the course. We have a lot of work to do before the season is in full swing. Martins still need to come and remove 24 dying trees. We still need to rebuild 3 green tees (6, 9, and 12). At the same time, we need to fill stump holes left of #4 (at the bend) and driving range area. We also need to finish cutting woody plants out of the creek banks. Many thanks to Robert and Chandlir for starting that project back in early winter! And lastly, we will be widening the approaches onto the greens. We are not a fan of these bottleneck approaches.
Our maintenance plans for spring, Hummer will be aerating our fairways on April 6th (Monday). They will aerate, drag the plugs, and blow the fairways clean in one day. We will aerate tees and collars in house especially on Monday. Greens are all done (November aeration) and ready to go!
See you on the course.
Matt Turner
