DAC NEWS
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER - 2018
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Labor Day Party MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
The Pool - 10:00am - 8:00pm Party Time Texas DJ | 1:00pm - 6:00pm LAWN GAMES, AIRBRUSH TATTOO, COIN DIVES, POOL GAMES, DRINK SPECIALS Beer Infused Chicken | Cornmeal Catfish Grilled Hamburgers and Hotdogs Mashed Potatoes Corn on the Cob & Potato Salad Cole Slaw & Fresh Fruit Salad Assorted Chips and Dips Ice Cold Watermelon | Ice Cream Sundae Bar
BIG “END OF SUMMER BASH” POOL PARTY REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL 972.279.3671
$18.25 Adults | $9.25 Children
PLEASE NOTE: DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
In This Issue President’s Letter...........................................................3 Christine Mejia - 40 Years at DAC......................4 Tolltag Information........................................................4 Course Update and Golf News.............................5 Tennis News | Photo Gallery....................................6
Board of Directors - 2017/2018
Management Team General Manager Brent Burkhart bburkhart@dacstaff.org
Food & Beverage Director Phil Callahan pcallahan@dacstaff.org
Executive Assistant Pat Stevens pstevens@dacstaff.org
Golf Director Lance Patterson lpatterson@dacstaff.org
Catering & Events Manager Stephanie Fisher
Golf Course Superintendent Kevin Nettles knettles@dacstaff.org
Communications Director Jacqueline Robinson jrobinson@dacstaff.org Controller Patricia Downing pdowning@dacstaff.org Cassie Thames Assistant Controller cthames@dacstaff.org
Fitness - Golf - Massage | Marvin Hester....... 7 Upcoming Events.....................................................8-9 Fishing Tournament.....................................................9 Fall Festival........................................................................9 Dining Menu..............................................................10-11
Massage & Wellness Galen Flemons gcflemons@gmail.com Membership Director Sarah Dixon sdixon@dacstaff.org Retail Director Bridget Bartlett bbartlett@dacstaff.org
Executive Chef Mark Ellis mellis@dacstaff.org
Service Director Isis Marquez imarquez@dacstaff.org
Fitness Director Jeff Hoke fitness@dacstaff.org
Tennis Director Patrick Fitzgerald pfitzgerald@dacstaff.org
President - Douglas Day Treasurer & Finance Chairman Ron Baker First Vice President and Golf & Grounds Chairman Stephen Mayfield Second Vice President and Membership Committee Chairman Michael Lee Secretary and House Committee Chairman Laura Adams Governance Committee Chairman Charlie Milner
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Strategic Planning Committee Chairman Warren Sibley Scholarship Committee Chairman Jay Lowenberg Board Members: Jerome Anderson Jimmie Dale Robert Doane Don Gafner Terry Jarvis Lance Lane Robert Manor
Email the Board of Directors: | boardofdirectors@ dacstaff.org
douglas day I can’t believe we will soon be enjoying the fall weather and ramping up our plans for our 2019 Centennial year at the Club. Behind the scenes, we are meeting and making plans for the year long celebration. As we near the Centennial year, we are spending time making many improvements to the Club and the courses. Currently, the renovation of the courses is taking place and will be complete by October 1. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and understanding during the course renovations. The end result will be spectacular and well worth the wait! This time of year, we wrap up our pool season, the children go back to school and we begin to focus on our fall events. We will be bringing back our favorite member events including Back Porch Fridays, the Annual Fall Festival and our premier event, our Tradition Member/Guest Tournament. A round of applause goes out to Swim Team Coach Lena Harrington and her Championship team of DAC Dolphins who won the City Championship for the second year in a row! Congratulations to the Team! Warren Sibley, Strategic Planning Committee Chairman What a wonderful few years we have enjoyed at Dallas Athletic Club. We have seen unprecedented interest and growth. Our recent course and capital improvements have only increased demand. In our previous newsletter Laura Adams reviewed many of the upgrades the Club has undertaken these last few years. These truly are exciting times.
Even with all the success we’ve enjoyed and membership interest climbing, we have no time to rest. We are looking forward to the future of our Club. As chairman of the Strategic Planning committee, I’ve charged our committee with thinking in three-year, five-year, and ten-year increments. Furthermore, I’ve shouldered them by not only peering into their crystal ball and planning for outstanding facilities, which will address the wants and needs of an ever-changing membership, but also to keep ever mindful of those members on whose shoulders we stand. We want to make sure we meet the needs of our tenured members. This will be an inexact process with myriad answers. Ask a member their opinion of our Club future and you could easily get 900 different answers. Know this: all areas of our Club continue to be examined. We are doing all we can to maximize our facilities for all our members, while remaining on solid financial ground. Since I became chair of the Strategic Planning committee I’ve had numerous chats with members regarding their ideas for what our Club should do going forward. I love hearing from anyone with a good idea. I have some of my own. As a golfer, I’d love to have the most outstanding golf facility in the state. As a parent, I’d love to have the finest family facilities. As a part-time tennis player, I’d love indoor courts for hot/rainy weather. As someone who brings their family to the Club for the Fourth of July, I’d love an Olympicsize pool with a dedicated pool side kitchen. And as a fitness fanatic, I’d love to have a fitness facility to rival Equinox. The task of my committee is different. We are charged with planning for the Club’s future. We will do our best to consider how to orient our Club for the greatest number of members and plan our resources accordingly. We have assembled some of the brightest and most talented folks at DAC to work toward this end. We look forward to enjoying this Club together for many years to come.
Thank you for all your support, enjoy the upcoming cooler weather, good golf, tennis and all the fabulous events at the Club! Douglas Day President
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Christine Mejia has Served the DAC for 40 Years Some children tend to be ‘Momma’s girl or boy’ or ‘Daddy’s girl or boy’. Christine Mejia is a ‘Daddy’s girl’. In the hospitality industry, there are “back of the house” and “front of the house” employees. Christine’s father, Gilbert Mejia, was actually somewhere in the “middle of the house.” He was stationed prominently at the bar in the 19th Hole for over 34 years. As a terrific bartender, he served not only great drinks, but he also served great conversation with a healthy portion of humor, very much on the dry side. Outside of the Club, one of his favorite pastimes was fishing. So now you know where Christine gets her sense of humor and her love of fishing! Like her Daddy, Christine has 40 years in outstanding service to the membership. Her fondest recollection was the 75th anniversary of the Club.
Every employee wore a tuxedo with tails and white gloves, a true gala event! And to think, next year she will be here to celebrate another milestone, the Club’s 100th anniversary. Imagine, an 18 year old part-time employee, starting in the ‘front of the house’ as a bus girl, eventually working in the ‘back of the house’ in the accounting department where she has memorized more than half the member’s numbers, their names, their grandchildren’s names—and the same for her fellow employees. She is extraordinary, and we are privileged to work beside her. It is a tall order to write a tribute worthy for such a loyal, dedicated employee and friend. She has contributed to the legacy of the cordial, welcoming character of this fine Club. Please join us in offering her our heartfelt thanks for her loyalty and service.
Tolltag Club Front Gate Access
FRONT GATE ACCESS
TOLLTAG Many of you have updated your Member profiles to include your tolltag numbers. Once the gates are placed into operation, there will also be an attendant at the gate from 8am9pm. The gate attendant will be there to greet any guests to the club and allow entry for members who have not ordered an electronic tag or input their tolltag number. Please note that electronic tags and/ or tolltag access are for members, member’s spouse and driving age children (under age 23). In order to get Tolltag information for all members vehicles we are asking each member, spouse and children with their own vehicles to enter the DNT number from your toll tag into your member account. Only one tag can be entered per person, so each person associated with a membership will need to logon individually to https://www.dallasathleticclub.org/. For Spouses and Children of members your login is your member number
followed by an “S” for Spouse of a “C” for children. If you have never logged into the member website, please contact Jacqueline Robinson for help with this process.
MEMBER PROFILE UPDATES Once you are logged in online, please be sure to update your Member profile. This includes: • Adding a current photo to your profile • Adding a valid email address • Verifying your mailing address Information on your profile can be edited by clicking on the Edit button on the top right section of the profile page.
For Additional Assistance: For our members that need additional help, please take a photo of your tolltag or write down the numbers and bring
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW All Member Cars entering the Club gates will have to have a car tag. You may use your TDOT Tolltag, or you may purchase a Club issued tag for $15.
To get a Club Car Tag, please visit the Accounting Department. them into the club, so we can help get those entered into our system. Please visit the accounting department in the business office Tuesday-Friday. Thank you. Club Management
Course Update September/ October 2018 The courses are getting several upgrades. The front nine has had new tees added on several of the holes as well as the leveling of all tees. New cart paths have been added or rerouted. Irrigation has been added
to areas that were not getting proper water. The leveling of #8 fairway has been completed. The collars of the greens have been leveled as well as the removal of Bermuda grass encroachment. We have reopened the front nine and are working on the back nine at this time. The scope of work is not as great on the back nine so we expect it to be completed much faster.
The Short Game Practice Area has been completely redone and is being prepared for grassing. The greens will be seeded with Bent grass that matches our existing greens. The Driving Range is being irrigated and final grading is being done in order to plant grass. Thank you for your patience during this project.
HITTING IT EVERYWHERE?
Maintain Your Arm Speed To The Finish
GOLF NEWS If you’re feeling totally lost on the tee, you need a swing key that combats a lot of potential problems. Try keeping your arms swinging at a constant speed through the ball and all the way to the finish. Many golfers swing to the ball and stop; they “throw” the club at the ball. This can lead to misses of all kinds, so picking the proper correction
SEPTEMBER
September 1-3............... Club Championship September 4 ................... Club Closed September 8................... CGA Twilight Golf September 10-11........... Gold-Blue Aerification September 19 ................ CGA Twilight September 21................. MGA September 27................. WGA Solheim Cup September 29-30........ Four Ball Championship
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can be confusing. If you keep up your arm speed, you’ll create good rhythm and flow through impact. You might be amazed at how things fall into place. Making an aggressive pass through the ball is always better than trying to steer it down the fairway. Remember, you’re making a golf swing, so keep those arms swinging.
OCTOBER October 3-4 ................... WGA Senior October 7 ................... CGA Twilight October 10-13................. Tradition October 17 ................... CGA Twilight October 25 .................. WGA Guest Day October 27 .................. CGA Weekend Golf DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB | SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2018 | 5
Tennis Upcoming Events We are keeping our Tennis Family Busy this Fall!
Junior Tennis Program:
FAMILY TENNIS DAY: Free Event!! Fun morning of tennis drills and games for parents and kids! Morning will begin at 9am and end at 11am just in time for the big Labor Day celebration at the pool!! Kids will get to compete against their parents in fun games and win prizes by hitting targets!!
Orange/Green Ball:
PRO AM: This is turning out to be one of the biggest pro am tournaments DAC has ever held! We have 17 women and 14 men signed up already. We will also have a great group of the best pros!
Yellow Ball (Middle School/ High School): • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 5:30-6:30pm • Saturday - 12:00-1:00pm
Lunch is provided and there is an optional swim time after lunch.
TENNIS GALLERY
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 4:30-5:30pm • Saturday - 10:30-11:30am
Monthly sessions with multiple kids discounts.
TOURNAMENTS: • September 28-30 DAC Pro Am Tournament
EVENTS: • September 3rd - Labor Day Family Tennis Day • October 19th - WTA Rally for the Cure • November 2nd - WTA Member Guest • November 10 - MTA Member-Guest
COME PLAY WITH THE WTA Who: WTA Members, New Members, Prospective Members What: Tennis 105 Play Day When: Friday, September 7 from 9 to 11am Where: Tennis Shop • Light brunch served • Free event / WTA “hosted” DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB | SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2018 | 6
GOLF - FITNESS -MASSAGE Jeff Hoke with Marvin Hester
GOLF NEWS Recently, our fitness team member, Sue Beckham became certified as a Golf Movement Specialists through TPI (Titleist Performance Institute). Sue is already an incredibly qualified and talented trainer, so the TPI certification just further enhances her ability to help our golfers improve their games through fitness. Additionally, our new Director of Instruction, Stuart Hendley recently became certified through TPI. That gives the DAC, five certified Golf Performance team members. Our Director of Fitness, Jeff Hoke, Director of Golf, Lance Patterson and teaching professional Shelly Davis are also Golf Movement Specialists.
common comment we hear in the Fitness Department is “I have to get back to my workouts.” I have great news! We can help. We offer 15 group exercise classes per week at a variety of times. Please check the schedule and try out your first class on us. Also, look into joining the Fit Club or Fit Club Plus. Fit Club Plus is only $40 per month which includes unlimited classes and free Clubkids during your workout time. The Jump Start program is a
Fall is upon us! The kids are back in school, vacation season is winding down and most people are getting back into their normal routines. A
MASSAGES CAN LOWER STRESS
We are very excited to add more people and tools to enhance the DAC golfer’s abilities to play better and decrease the risk of injuries. Our team of golf and fitness instructors advocate that all golfers assess and improve their physical capabilities through work with a certified movement specialist. The better we move, the better potential we have to swing efficiently.
FITNESS NEWS
customized workout routine for you. Lastly, we will take you through your workout, ensure proper form is being utilized and answer any questions you have about your program. At the conclusion of the session you will have a hard copy of your routine and you’ll be ready to attack the Fall Season!
MASSAGE NEWS Our bodies can handle a certain amount of daily stress. It is generally recognized that for we need down time and restful sleep to help us handle our daily strains. Massage is a great way to maximize the benefits of rest.
good way to jump back into your workout routine. First, make an appointment for your evaluation/ workout and tell us your goals. Then a DAC fitness professional will assess your movements and develop a
Regular massage is also a great way to maintain a lower stress level and optimize the bodies recuperative abilities. Gift Certificates and reoccurring rates are available for massage, at the front desk. Make things easier for yourself, get it, set it, and forget it.
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Painting AND WINE
September 14 | 7:00pm
You are invited!
Pinots Palette and Wine Tasting for $35 featuring from New York City
Anne Hayes of Snarky Wines
Baron Fuente Champagne Tasting and
Sabering Lessons with Eric de Brisis
OCTOBER 18 | $10 DAC Pro-AM Tournament BEST TENNIS WEEKEND
MATCHES ARE ALL DAY SEPTEMBER 28-30 DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB | SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2018 | 8 DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB | NOV - DEC 2017 | 3
PARENT/CHILD ANNUAL FISHING TOURNAMENT Saturday, October 6th 8:00am | $10 per child Coffee Juice Donuts Breakfast Burritos Prizes Register Online or Call 972.279.3671
ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28TH 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM
Family Friendly Stage Show
Live $15
/Child
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CARNIVAL GAMES HAY RIDE BOUNCE HOUSE COSTUME CONTEST PUMPKIN PAINTING CRAFT GUESS THE WEIGHT OF THE GIANT PUMPKIN
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SCARY FACE PAINTING HOT DOGS SNO CONES COTTON CANDY AND OF COURSE…..TRICK OR TREATING!
Reservations | Online or Call 972-279-3671
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DINING AND CLUB EVENTS Casual Wednesday Night (Kids 12 & Under Eat free, Except Pizza Night)
September 5th Beer Breaded Cod Fillet Mushroom Chop Steaks Yukon Gold Potatoes Vegetable Medley September 12th Build Your Own Pizza Night Fantastic Family Fun! Make your own pizza with the Kids Only you know how to make it exactly how you like it! Enjoy the Ice Cream Sundae Bar for Dessert $12.00 Adults | $6.75 Children September 19th Spaghetti and Meatballs Chicken Romano Roasted Potatoes Lemon Squash September 26th Buttermilk Pecan Chicken Mashed Potatoes Broccoli with Carrots Fresh Hot Dinner Rolls October 3rd Chicken Fried Steak Picnic Fried Chicken Signature Mashed Potatoes Green Bean and Corn Medley Buttermilk Biscuits with Cream Gravy October 10th Chicken and Dumplings Roasted Potatoes Vegetable Medley Hot Cobbler October 17th Meatloaf
Home Style Meatloaf – 2 ways Smashed Gold Potatoes Country Style Green Beans
October 24th Pot Pie Night Chicken and Biscuits Beef in Puff Pastry Bacon Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Off the Cob Corn Medley DALLAS ATHLETIC C LUB | EPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2018 | 10
October 31st Buttermilk Pecan Chicken Mashed Potatoes Broccoli with Carrots Fresh Hot Dinner Rolls
Friday Night Delights September 7th BABY BACK RIBS including Ranch Style Beans Corn on the Cob and French Fries All You Can Eat! $19.95 Adults | $10.50 Children September 14th SOUTHWESTERN NIGHT Wood Fired Grilled Chicken & Beef Fajitas Specialty Jumbo Shrimp Tacos Enchiladas Del Dia Arroz y Frijoles Borracho includes Salad Bar $23.00 Adults | $11.50 Children September 21st GOURMET BURGERS with Assorted Toppings and Condiments Sweet Potato Fries and Ranch Fries Assorted Slaws and Salad Ice Cream Sundae Bar $16.00 Adults | $8.00 Children September 28th TEXAS BUFFET Carved BBQ Brisket of Beef Country Pork Ribs, Beer Infused Chicken Signature Mashed Potatoes Pinto Beans Station with Cornbread Sweet Corn on the Cob & Fried Okra Assorted Salad Bar Cobblers with Blue Bell Ice Cream $23.00 Adults | $11.50 Children October 5th BABY BACK RIBS including Ranch Style Beans Corn on the Cob and French Fries All You Can Eat! $19.95 Adults | $10.50 Children October 12th SOUTHWESTERN NIGHT Wood Fired Grilled Chicken & Beef Fajitas Specialty Jumbo Shrimp Tacos Enchiladas Del Dia Arroz y Frijoles Borracho includes Salad Bar $23.00 Adults | $11.50 Children
October 26th TEXAS BUFFET Carved BBQ Brisket of Beef Country Pork Ribs, Beer Infused Chicken Signature Mashed Potatoes Pinto Beans Station with Cornbread Sweet Corn on the Cob & Fried Okra Assorted Salad Bar Cobblers with Blue Bell Ice Cream $23.00 Adults | $11.50 Children
UPCOMING EVENTS September
September 3 - Labor Day “End of Summer Bash” 10:00am until 8:00pm
September 14 - Pinots Palette featuring and Wine Tasting by Anne Hayes of Snarky Wines - 7:00 pm
October
October 6 - Parent Child Fishing Tournament October 18 - Baron Fuente Champagne Tasting and Saboring Lessons with Eric de Brisis October 28 - Annual Fall Festival College Football is Back! - Cheer on your scool and enjoy $3 draft beers in the 19th Hole all season long.
DINING AND UPCOMING EVENTS
October 19th GOURMET BURGERS with Assorted Toppings and Condiments Sweet Potato Fries and Ranch Fries Assorted Slaws and Salad Ice Cream Sundae Bar $16.00 Adults | $8.00 Children
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HOURS OF OPERATION CLUBHOUSE Tuesday - Sunday............................07:00am - Until 19TH HOLE Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.10:00am - 9:00pm Friday - Sunday................................10:00am - Until 9 1/2 SNACK BAR Tuesday - Friday..............................10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday............................................. 7:00am - 6:00pm Sunday................................................ 7:00am - 6:00pm KITCHEN & DINING ROOM Tuesday - Thursday........................11:00am - 9:00pm Friday...................................................11:00am - 10:00pm Saturday.............................................7:00am - 10:00pm Sunday................................................7:00am - 9:00pm
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FITNESS FACILITY Tuesday - Saturday..................... 5:00am - 10:00pm Sunday............................................. 6:00am - 10:00pm TENNIS PRO SHOP Tuesday - Thursday..................... 8:00am - 09:00pm Friday - Saturday......................... 8:00am - 07:00pm Sunday............................................. 9:00am - 06:00pm GOLF PRO SHOP Tuesday - Friday.......................... 7:30am - 07:00pm Saturday - Sunday....................... 7:00am - 07:00pm
CONTACT NUMBERS CLUBHOUSE.........................................972-279-3671 GOLF SHOP...........................................972-279-6517 TENNIS SHOP.......................................972-279-1549