DAC NEWS MAY | JUNE 2022
DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB A Premier Country Club Experience www.da l l a s a t h l e t i ccl u b.o rg 1 | DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB | MAY / JUNE 2022
In This Issue... President’s Letter....................................................... 3 From the Desk of Cari Wheatley...................... 4
Management Team General Manager Brent Burkhart bburkhart@dacstaff.org
Assistant General Manager Phil Callahan pcallahan@dacstaff.org
Executive Assistant Pat Stevens pstevens@dacstaff.org
Golf Director Lance Patterson lpatterson@dacstaff.org
Chief Finanical Officer Cassie Thames cthames@dacstaff.org
Golf Course Superintendent Travis Moore tmoore@dacstaff.org
Clubhouse Manager Joanna Brewer jbrewer@dacstaff.org
Massage & Wellness Galen Flemons gcflemons@gmail.com
ClubKids Manager Mila Luna mluna@dacstaff.org
Membership Director Cari Wheatley cwheatley@dacstaff.org
Communications Director Kelsey Bohlman kbohlman@dacstaff.org
Retail Director Bridget Bartlett bbartlett@dacstaff.org
Events & Catering Director Madison Vaughan mvaughan@dacstaff.org
Service Director Isis Marquez imarquez@dacstaff.org
Executive Chef Michael Lamping mlamping@dacstaff.org
Tennis Director Natalia Prinz nprinz@dacstaff.org
Fitness Director Jeff Hoke fitness@dacstaff.org
First Vice President Jay Lowenberg Second Vice President Scott Dooley Treasurer & Finance Chair Tim O'Brien Governance Committee Chairman Warren Sibley Membership Committee Chairman Whitney Ragsdale
Course Conditions by Travis Moore................ 6 The 1919 Spring Member Guest........................ 7 Tennis News................................................................... 8 Shape Up This Summer......................................... 9 Upcoming Youth Events....................................... 10 Dining Specials............................................................ 11
Events Calendar... May 4-
Star Wars Family Night
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Cinco de Mayo
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Mother's Day Craft Night
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Mother's Day Brunch
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The '1919' Spring Member-Guest
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MGA Heaven & Hell
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Couples Thorns & Roses
28-29 - Memorial Day Weekend Cookout 30 -
Memorial Day Buffet & Pool Party
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Club Closed
June 7-10 -
Junior Golf/Junior Tennis Camps
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Father Daughter Dance
11-12 -
Four-Ball Championship
14-17 -
Junior Golf/Junior Tennis Camps
Golf & Grounds Chair Don Gafner
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Couples 4-Person Scramble
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MGA Guest Day
Secretary & House Committee Chair Paul Broome
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Father's Day Brunch
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Father's Day Cookout
21-24 -
Sports Camp
22-23 -
WGA Two-Day Stroke Play
25 -
MTA Davis Cup
Board of Directors - 2022 President Lance Lane
Upcoming Events at DAC..................................... 5
Strategic Planning Committee Chairman Kip Weatherwax
Scholarship Committee Chairman Terry Jarvis Board Members: Jim Koch Kris Moldovan Matt Sisk
Email the Board of Directors | boardofdirectors@dacstaff.org
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28-7/1 - Junior Golf/Junior Tennis Camps
On the Cover... Mrs. Andrea Ivey competeing at the 2021 Davis Cup at Tennis. This year's Davis Cup will be held on Saturday, June 25.
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT LANCE LANE Let me begin by saying that it has been a privilege and honor to be elected as the President of the Board of Directors. I have been a member of DAC for 21 years and have been a part of the wonderful changes that are taking place every day. It’s a great time at DAC! I would be remiss if I didn’t take this opportunity to welcome our new board members. This year, the membership elected Kris Moldovan, Matt Sisk and Jim Koch to the Board of Directors. These gentlemen, with their experience and leadership ability, will make a fine addition to the leadership of the Club. We give personal thanks to our past President, Warren Sibley, who led us through the pandemic and the completion of many successful projects from which we are now benefitting. His leadership is greatly appreciated! I also want to recognize and thank our newly elected committee chairs and officers who will carry on the accomplishments of those before them. I salute every board member who continues to make significant contributions to our Club throughout the year. Their names are listed in this newsletter, and they are here to serve you. These are exciting times at the Club. The summer season begins with our Memorial Day pool opening. This year we have resurfaced the pool deck and the splash pad, and we also installed a new diving board.
events to help you make plans for your summer. Look for announcements in your e-blast for Music on the Lawn, Mother’s Day reservations and many other events for May and June. Our membership numbers continue to rise. As of this writing, the Athletic and Tennis memberships are full. Our monthly member retention is excellent, with very few members leaving. This of course, adds to the waitlist time for our new member applicants. We continue to review the membership status of our Club and our initiation fees for all membership levels. DAC is well positioned moving forward over the upcoming years. We have a full calendar of exciting events for all Club members. Remember to make reservations early as we have waitlists for just about everything offered by the Club. This is a testament to the great work that our staff is doing throughout the year. Please remember to thank them for their hard work. In conclusion, let me again say what a privilege it is to serve this Club and its members. We are experiencing great times at DAC. I look forward to seeing you all at the Club!
Lance Lane President
The lawn between the pool and the Clubhouse is now completed and a retaining wall was added. We’re going to have a great space for our big events and a safe place for our children to play. The level surface will enhance our upcoming Fourth of July Celebration. This edition of the Newsletter is full of upcoming
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From the Desk of Cari Wheatley What an exciting time to be a member at Dallas Athletic Club! The Club bursts with activity: families filling the patio and lawn for Wednesday Family Night dinners, tennis courts packed with leagues and drills, and the golf course is buzzing with tournaments, fitting days, and play days. We are excited to see members sharing the Club with their friends and recommending new members to the Club. For your convenience, Membership information can be found on the private side of the website under the “My Club” tab, at the front desk, or you can contact me directly and I would be delighted to send the information directly to your friends, family and colleagues. Please keep in mind, becoming a member of the Club now takes longer as we have a waitlist for all membership categories. If they are not ready to commit just yet or are on the waitlist, I encourage you to invite them to experience your Club first hand and get to know some of the other members. Check out all of the fun events coming up at DAC in this publication, on the website, and on the App. We look forward to a summer of FUN at DAC! Cheers,
CariWheatley
Membership Director cwheatley@dacstaff.org
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2015 SWIMMER REGISTRATION SWIM TEAM
Dolphins Swim Team STARTING IN
APRIL
Your are invited to Dallas Athletic Club to meet and greet Lena Guarriello our Aquatics Director as we start another great season of the Swim Team. This year we believe our Swim Team and Aquatics program will rival the best in the Dallas area with Lena once again at the helm. Her experience and passion for the sport is evident in all they do.
SEASON DATES: THE NIGHT 30th May 31st - June WILL
CHECK OUT THE E-NEWSLETTER FOR SPECIFIC DATE AND TIME
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Refreshments Activities Information Registration Coaching Staff Introduction
SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Swimmers must be 5 years of age to participate and be able to swim out half a length of the pool, independently turn and swim back. PRICE: $315 per swimmer REGISTRATION INCLUDES: • 4 Practices Each Week • Virtual and In-Person Swim Meets • Event Ribbons • T-Shirts • End of year medal *Our team swimsuit can be purchased from Xtreme Swim for the 2022 season. SCAN THE QR CODE FOR SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION!
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Course Conditions by Travis Moore, Course Superintendent May and June are two of my favorite months on the course. Our bentgrass greens are loving the spring weather and we are able to focus on providing faster and firmer playing conditions this time of year. The bermudagrass on our tees, fairways, and roughs has “greened up” and is now starting to actively grow. We prefer a long cool spring for our greens, but the warmer temperatures are certainly needed to help other areas recover from stresses such as cart traffic and divots. By mid-June, we will gradually shift our maintenance practices on greens to help the turf better handle the summer heat. Our crew has worked hard over the last couple of months to complete critical spring maintenance practices as well as several small projects. A few examples include: establishing new sod on 17 Blue, 10 Gold, and the new event lawn; new landscaping and annual flower change out; aeration of greens; application of spring Grounds Crew aerating greens in Mid-March as a part of the spring maintenance on the Golf Courses. weed control and fertility; and much more. We are currently working to repair a large drain pipe that failed due to age on #1
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Pictured Above: The new Event Lawn sodded in March 2022.
Gold, planning for additional sod work in roughs, and re-working sand in the bunkers on both courses. I would like to close by thanking the membership and staff for an amazing welcome to the DAC family. I have spent the last several weeks studying Grounds Foreman, Martin Banuelos oversees the annual flower changeout in early April. the property and working to learn the ins and outs of our golf maintenance operations. I can assure you that more I learn – the more excited I am to be a part of DAC. We have a skilled and tenured team and an excellent foundation on which to continue improving the member experience at DAC. I am also excited to work with our Golf Course Architect, Chet Williams, to help update master plans for both courses. These plans will serve as a road map to ensure that our efforts to complete both short- and long-term improvements are successful. Thank you for supporting our golf maintenance operations and I look forward to meeting more of you on the course soon. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions, comments, or concerns.
Golf Calendar General wWGA wMGA/Men’s Club Events wGolf
w SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP April 30-May 1
w WGA MEMBER-MEMBER May 4-5
their doors to the first members. The grand opening gala was highlighted by a lavish dinner, music by the Dallas Orchestra, and a formal ball where the DAC members danced the night away in their new luxurious Club.
We wanted to take a moment to give everyone some background on our new Member-Guest, The “1919”. The inaugural event will take place May 12th to May 14th. The goal for this new event is to pay homage to the origins and the 100+ year history of the Dallas Athletic Club. In 1919 the Club was incorporated in Dallas, and in 1925 the downtown building opened
Interested in Playing Gin? Join the Ladies Gin Group for a fun day of play. They meet in the Oak Room on the first and fourth Friday of every month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Inquire or Sign Up with... Mona Frame | 214-202-6906 Theresa Westman | 469-323-8593
The flights for the event are named after some important figures and locations. They include Tom Dees, W.E. Greiner, Walnut Hills, Glen Lakes, Graham Ross, Chapman Ranch, Ralph Plummer, Ross Collins, the Nettles Family and Herschel Brown. Information on the Tournament is available online as well as the schedule of events for each day.
FITTING DAY w XXIO May 6 '1919' SPRING w THE MEMBER-GUEST May 12-14
HEAVEN & HELL w MGA May 20
w TAYLORMADE FITTING DAY May 28
w TAYLORMADE FITTING DAY June 9
w FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP June 11-12
w COUPLES GOLF
4-PERSON SCRAMBLE June 16
w MGA GUEST DAY June 17
w WGA TWO-DAY STROKE PLAY June 22-23
Look who made a
HOLE IN ONE! Jeff Williams Feb. 18, 2022 Hole: #7 Blue Club: 5-Iron Distance: 130 yards Randy Jones March 27, 2022 Hole: #14 Blue Club: 7-Iron Distance: 145 yards Ron Knight March 29, 2022 Hole: #17 Gold Club: Pitching Wedge Distance: 100 yards
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Tennis Clinics & Drills Juniors TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY/ THURSDAY 4:30 - 5:30 PM: Junior Development - Ages 5-10 5:30 - 7:00 PM Junior Development - Ages 11-18 SATURDAY 10:00 - 10:45 AM: Future Stars 3-5 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Junior Development - Ages 5-10
Adults MONDAY: 9:00 - 10:30 AM: Women’s Singles TUESDAY: 5:30-7:00 PM Women's 3.5+ 6:00 - 7:30 PM Men’s 3.5+ 7:00 - 8:30 PM Strategy/Shot of the Week All Levels Welcome 45 min. Stroke Development 45 min. Strategy WEDNESDAY: 7:00 - 8:30 PM Men's 2.5-3.0 7:00 - 8:30 PM Women’s 2.5-3.0 THURSDAY: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Men’s 3.5+ FRIDAY: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Women’s Boot Camp 2.5-3.0 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Women’s University SATURDAY: 8:30 - 10:00 AM Men’s Open Workout 8:30 - 10:00 AM Women’s University 10:00 - 11:30 AM Women’s 2.5-3.0 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Women's Boot Camp 3.5-4.0 1:30 - 3:00 PM Strategy/Shot of the Week All Levels Welcome 45 min. Stroke Development 45 min. Strategy
A Message from Natalia Prinz Our team is just wrapping up our first year together and we want to say huge thank you to each and every one of you for your tremendous support. Your participation in our tennis events, leagues, clinics, teams, and junior development program has been beyond our expectations. Lessons and group lessons have been in high demand and primetime court reservations have been fully booked. Our weeknights have more activity than ever before and the ball machine is being used more often than not. Our Tennis Shop has been thriving and it's all because of you! We are very excited about the upcoming Spring/Summer season. The WTA Member-Member, that happened on April 22nd, sold out in just a day! Our next big event is the Davis Cup on Saturday, June 25th.
The Tennis Staff would like to thank both the MTA and WTA for their constant support and efforts in providing fun, social events for our DAC members. If you would like to join either the MTA or the WTA, please email me at nprinz@ dacstaff.org and I will be happy to help get you signed up. Personally, I would like to thank our General Manager, Brent Burkhart, and the entire tennis committee for giving me this opportunity a year ago and trusting my vision for the DAC Tennis Program. We want to make sure we continue to exceed members' expectations at DAC Tennis, so if there is anything you may need, please let us know. See you on the courts,
Natalia Prinz Director of Tennis
SUMMER DRILLS - HOURS TO CHANGE Starting week of June 7th: Junior Development will move from 4:30-5:30 pm to 1:00-2:00 pm and from 5:30-7:00 pm to 2:00-3:30 pm. Saturdays will stay the same. Starting June 11th: Saturday Boot Camp 3.5-4.0 will move from 11:30 am-1:30 pm to 11:00 am1:00 pm and Shot of the Week will move from 1:30-3:00 pm to 8:30-10:00 am.
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SHAPE UP
THIS SUMMER Summer is just around the corner which means shorts, t-shirts and bathing suits. Here are some tips to help you shape up for the summer. 1. Incorporate more protein and less sugar in your diet. Lean meats and colorful veggies are a good place to start. 2. Drink a lot of water. Proper hydration gives us more energy, balances our system and quenches our thirst helping us avoid poor beverage choices. 3. Avoid excessive alcohol. Drinking too much at one time has the opposite effect of drinking water and that’s especially bad in the hot summer months. 4. Lift weights or use resistance training movements. Cardio is great, but resistance training boosts metabolism and builds lean muscle. 5. Stay active with walking, yard work or outdoor activities like biking or hiking. 6. Have an accountability partner. Someone reliable that you listen to. 7. Keep a log to monitor your weight, workouts and food. Make realistic goals for yourself based on your beginning numbers. 8. Have a positive mindset. Say I can instead of I can’t. 9. Be patient. Changes are not going to happen overnight. Consistency is the key. 10. Change it up from time to time. Our bodies adapt very easily. Throw your workout routine and diet a curve ball from time to time. This will help you stay focused. Try these tips and contact one of our DAC fitness professionals if you need assistance.
Jeff Hoke
Vist us online at the Club website for Fitness Programs & Class Schedules | www.dallasathleticclub.org
Director of Fitness
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The Elm Dining Room Tuesday Date Night Every Tuesday Evening
Treat your loved one to Date Night! Enjoy complimentary ClubKid's watch when you make your reservation in advance with the Front Desk!
Wednesday Family Nights Every Wednesday Evening Kids 12 & Under Eat Free!
May 4th STAR WARS NIGHT $40/CHILD, $20/ADULT
Seared Yellowfin Tuna and Spicy Slaw, Chopped Salad, Spinach Artichoke Dip and Chips, Thai Style Chicken with Stir-Fry Vegetables, Salmon Piña, Chicken Tenders, Mac and Cheese, Toasted PB & J, Grapes, Strawberries, Sundae Bar May 11th MEXICAN NIGHT - $18 Beef Burritos, Chicken Enchiladas, Tacos, Salsa, Queso, Guacamole, Chips, Spanish Rice, Black Bean Salad, Churros, Ice Cream Bar May 18th BURGER NIGHT - $18 6 oz Beef Patty, Grilled Chicken Breast, Veggie Burger, French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Tater Tots, Assorted Toppings and Condiments, Ice Cream Novelties May 25th BREAKFAST FOR DINNER - $18 Omelet Bar, Scrambled Eggs, Chicken and Waffles, Bacon and Sausage, Funfetti French Toast, Breakfast Sliders, Fresh Fruit, Sundae Bar June 1st ASIAN NIGHT - $18 Beef Bulgogi, Orange Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork, Fried Rice, StirFry Vegetables, Soba Noodle Salad, Egg Rolls, Fortune Cookies, Sundae Bar June 8th THE ULTIMATE BACON BUFFET $18 Build Your Own BLT Stations with Assorted Bacon, Varieties of Tomatoes, Lettuce, Avocado, and Spreads, Bacon Wrapped Pineapple, Bacon
Wrapped Green Beans, Loaded Bacon Mashers, Bacon Mini Wedges with Warm Bacon Dressing, Fresh Fruit, Sundae Bar June 15th SEAFOOD NIGHT - $26 Popcorn Shrimp, Mussels in Curry Broth, Cocktail Oysters, Fresh Fruit, Pecan Crusted Salmon, Grilled Trout with Lemon Aioli, Parmesan Crusted Sole, Chilled Green Bean Salad, Coleslaw, Cheddar Biscuits, Sundae Bar June 22nd BAKED POTATO BAR - $18 Grilled Chicken, Grilled Pork Loin, Carved Brisket, Baked Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes with a Ton of Toppings, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Fruit, Sundae Bar June 29th BREAKFAST FOR DINNER - $18 Omelet Station with Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Cornmeal Pancakes with Honey Butter, Waffles, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt, Ice Cream Bar
Friday Night Buffet
Every Friday Evening, 5:00 - 9:00 pm Menu to be posted online each week.
Steak Night
Every Saturday Evening, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Prime Filet - 6 oz., $38 Prime Strip Steak 10 oz., $38 or Prime Ribeye 14 oz., $44 Served with a Wedge Salad or Cup of Soup du Jour All prime steaks are served with a Steakhouse Baked Potato, and Fresh Seasonal Vegetable. For dessert, enjoy a slice of warm pie a la mode or your choice of an ice cream sundae. OR The Month’s Featured Steak
Sunday Supper
Every Sunday Beginning at 5:00 pm Menu to be posted online each week.
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HOURS OF OPERATION CLUBHOUSE Tuesday - Sunday...............................7:00 am - Close 19TH HOLE Tuesday - Thursday...........................10:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday-Sunday...................................10:00am - Close 9 1/2 SNACK BAR Tuesday-Friday...........................10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday............................................7:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday.............................................. 7:00 am - 6:00 pm KITCHEN & DINING ROOM Tuesday-Thursday...................... 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday................................................. 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday........................................... 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday.............................................. 7:00 am - 9:00pm POOL Tuesday-Friday........................... 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday - Sunday.................... 10:00 am - 9:00 pm FITNESS FACILITY Tuesday-Saturday..................... 5:00 am - Close Sunday............................................ 6:00 am - Close 12 | DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB | MAY / JUNE 2022
TENNIS PRO SHOP Tuesday-Thursday........................8:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday-Saturday..............................8:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday................................................9:00 am - 6:00 pm GOLF PRO SHOP Tuesday-Sunday.................................7:30 am - 7:00 pm CLUBKIDS Tuesday-Saturday..........................8:00 am - 2:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday........................5:00 pm - 9:00 pm* * Wednesday Evenings the ClubKids Building will be closed. We will have activities and attendants at Family Night.
CONTACT NUMBERS CLUBHOUSE.........................................972-279-3671 GOLF SHOP............................................972-279-6517 TENNIS SHOP.......................................972-279-1549
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