“Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is.” — Jessica Harrelson
DAC NEWS
MARCH - APRIL 2020
DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB A Premier Country Club Experience www. dallasathleti c c lub .o rg Thank you Dallas Athletic Club. May the Spirit within continue to Bless you and your children. | Jacqueline Robinson Lawson | 2014 - 2020 DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB
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Chris Cronin and Clay Berry
In This Issue President’s Letter........................................................3
Tennis Events........................................................................ 6-7
Annual Club Meeting................................................3
Golf Events..................................................................................8
Membership News.....................................................4 Course Update.............................................................4 Fitness...............................................................................5 Massage ..........................................................................5
Management Team General Manager Brent Burkhart bburkhart@dacstaff.org
Golf Director Lance Patterson lpatterson@dacstaff.org
Executive Assistant Pat Stevens pstevens@dacstaff.org
Golf Course Superintendent Kevin Nettles knettles@dacstaff.org
Catering & Events Manager Stephanie Fisher sfisher@dacstaff.org
Massage & Wellness Galen Flemons gcflemons@gmail.com
Communications Director Kelsey Bohlman kbohlman@dacstaff.org
Membership Director Cari Cunningham ccunningham@dacstaff.org
Controller Cassie Thames cthames@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
Food & Beverage Director Phil Callahan pcallahan@dacstaff.org
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Summer Camp 2020..........................................................9 Club Events........................................................................ 10-13 Dining Room and Easter Brunch.......................... 14-15
Board of Directors - 2018/2019 President - Douglas Day Treasurer & Finance Chairman Ron Baker First Vice President Stephen Mayfield Golf & Grounds Chairman Jay Lowenberg Second Vice President and Membership Committee Chairman Michael Lee
Scholarship Committee Chairman Jay Lowenberg Board Members: Jerome Anderson Jimmie Dale Robert Doane Don Gafner Terry Jarvis Lance Lane Robert Manor
Secretary and House Committee Chairman Laura Adams Governance Committee Chairman Charlie Milner Strategic Planning Committee Chairman Warren Sibley
Email the Board of Directors: | boardofdirectors@dacstaff.org
A Letter from the President Douglas Day We are looking forward to seeing the first signs of Spring at the Club and the most exciting thing of all is the increase of all the golf and tennis activities at the Club. Our property is beginning to turn green and soon our flowers will be blooming. We are looking forward to continue our strategic plan for projects that we hope will become a reality later this year. It is an exciting time for us at DAC. As I write this newsletter article, the conclusion of my term as President of Dallas Athletic Club nears. It has been a true honor to serve as President of DAC for the past two years and to serve during our Centennial Year. I sincerely thank you all for this tremendous privilege. More specifically, I want to thank our Board of Directors for their support, commitment of time, and expertise in guiding DAC in a strategic direction. Many thanks also go to the professional DAC staff and their aim for excellence. I want to thank each of you, our members, for your support and unwavering commitment to DAC and our staff. Last and certainly not least, I want to thank Ron Baker, our Treasurer, as he rotates off of the Board of Directors. He has served our Club faithfully with first class professionalism. As you see him
around the Club, please extend your appreciation for his service. Our Board election ballot has been emailed to our voting members. We appreciate every voting member who takes the time to participate in our important election process. The results of the election will be announced at our 2020 Annual Meeting on March 11, 2020. At this meeting, we will provide you with a report of our Committees and their many accomplishments during the past year and their future plans. As spring and summer advance, please read our e-blasts, website and newsletters in order to be up-to-date on the exciting events we have planned for your involvement. A final note, please join us at the Annual Meeting of the membership on March 11, 2020 at 5:30pm. We will provide an administrative report of our significant accomplishments during the past year as well as announce our Board of Directors election results. We hope to see you there!
Douglas Day President
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KEVIN NETTLES, SUPERINTENDENT
Course Conditions This year we have experienced a wetter than normal winter. Our courses and driving range have performed very well despite the amount of rain we have had.
Unfortunately, we have had to close the Driving Range several times because of the extreme wetness. It is our goal to protect the integrity of our courses as well as the Driving Range during these times because of damage that is incurred from traffic and ball plugging. When there is a change in operations, or a communication to be broadcasted, it will be sent by email through our Fore Tees reservation system so look for an email that is a little different than our normal email. We always want to keep you informed. This winter the crew has been removing numerous trees. There were many different factors used
in selecting which trees should be removed and the largest factor was that many trees were placed too close together when they were planted. Additionally, several trees were severely damaged last summer during the storms that destroyed many trees across the metroplex. The project has been well received with most of the negative comments pertaining to the trees that were removed due to storm damage. As part of this project, we will be planting several thousand feet of grass this spring in areas where trees have been removed, as well as evaluating areas that may need trees replaced due to the storm damage.
FROM THE DESK OF CARI CUNNINGHAM Dear Members, Now is the time for your friends to begin submitting their applications to be approved for membership! Applications that are received during March and April will deliver a target start date just in time for late spring/early summer, a perfect time to enjoy all the Summer Fun to come! I can’t think of a better way to spend the summer months, than creating memories with the ones you love to have fun with! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me of I can be of assistance as we show off your Club! Cheers! Cari Cunningham Membership Director
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BODY BURN Jump Start by Jeff Hoke, Fitness Director Do you want to workout, but don’t have a plan. We can help! Jump Start is your own personal workout program custom designed for you. Schedule an appointment for your initial evaluation. Let one of our fitness professionals perform a physical assessment, discuss your goals and voila. Your follow up appointment will be an actual workout session with the fitness pro where you will perform your workout program. Jump Start Recovery Package All members that sign up in March or April for Jump Start will also be eligible to receive a $10 discount off a One-Hour massage with Galen.
Thank You... For five years of choosing
Massage by Galen as your preferred massage therapist! I look forward to many more years of providing relaxation and relief to the Members of the Dallas Athletic Club.
gflemons@dacstaff.org 682-438-1890
Vist us online at the Club website for Fitness Programs & Class Schedules www.dallasathleticclub.org
STRETCHING SESSIONS New program available! If you have any nagging injuries, unusual isolated pain or just general tightness, set up a time to meet with a DAC Fitness Professional. Members will learn what type of stretches are best for them and how to perform them correctly. Sessions are 30 minutes in length. DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB | MARCH - APRIL | 5
2020 Dallas Athletic Club Tennis Events by Patrick Fitzgerald, Tennis Director
2020 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA):
2020 Men’s Tennis Association (MTA):
2020 DAC Tennis Events/Play Days:
The WTA events are always fun and always FULL!! Your DAC Women’s Tennis Association is growing and the events keep getting better and better. Come be a part of this amazing organization and have fun at these great events. Here is a list of what is planned for the year:
The MTA is very excited about the 2020 schedule of events. Here is a list of the MTA for the year:
• Child/Parent Tennis Day, May 25: kids and parents enjoy a fun morning of drills and games. After the morning of tennis all players walk over to enjoy the clubs Memorial Day celebration!
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Member-Member, French Open Apr. 24: members pick their own partner. All teams are flighted by level.
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Bingo Night, US Open Aug. 26: fun social night of bingo. Sometimes paired with the WGA. No tennis at this event.
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Rally for the Cure, Oct. 30: fun morning of tennis for a great cause.
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Member-Guest Wimbeldon, Nov. 6: WTA’s biggest event of the year. 40 teams play and typically there is a wait list of 10 teams.
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WTA/TCD Holiday Luncheon and Awards, Nov. 19: luncheon to celebrate the holiday season and give awards for the ending TCD season.
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Annual Luncheon, Australian Open Jan. 20, 2021: nice luncheon to honor the outgoing board and announce the in-coming board.
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Sneaks-Cleats, May 16: competition that brings the best of both of DAC’s greatest assets: Tennis and Golf! Points are earned in tennis and golf with the winner having the highest total score. Fun for all players! This is a member/ guest event! Davis Cup, June 6-8: played with the WTA. Players are placed into teams and given a country name. Dinner party on Friday to determine the teams and then tennis all day Saturday to determine the winning team! Space is limited in this event. Member-Guest, Nov. 7: members invite a friend, coworker, or a ringer they may know to a fun afternoon of competitive tennis. Beers in the 19th hole for after tennis where we will watch some football. Christmas Toy Drive Mixed Doubles Tournament, Dec. 6: fun mixed doubles tournament for a great cause. Small entry fee with a toy donation to enjoy this great event.
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• Frying Pan Mixer, June 26: members challenge the pros while the pros play with frying pans! Fun to play, fun to watch! • Pro-Am, Sept. 25-27: great weekend of competitive tennis with members paired with pros from around the area. Partner pairing party on Friday night with tennis all day Saturday and Sunday. • Saturday Afternoon Pickleball!: every Saturday afternoon from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. This will be a learn and play with pros instructing and playing. Club Championships: Competitive tournament to crown the champions at all levels! We will be having the following Club Championships:
• March 28-29 - Men’s and Women’s Doubles • April 18-19 - Men’s and Women’s Singles • May 9-10 - Mixed Doubles
In this Picture: (L-R) Bobbie Fleming, Laura Adams, Connie Walworth and Carla Brooks
Drill Schedule MONDAY: 10:00 - 11:30 AM TCD Team Drill (1 team) TUESDAY: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM TCD Team Drills (6 teams) 6:30 - 8:00 PM Men’s Open Drill (3.0 And Up) 6:30 - 8:00 PM Women’s Open Drill (3.0 And Up) WEDNESDAY: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM TCD Team Drills (3 teams) 5:00 - 6:30 PM Women’s 2.5 and Under 6:30 - 8:00 PM Women’s 4.0/4.5 Drill
THURSDAY: 5:30 - 7:00 PM Women’s Tennis University 6:30 - 8:00 PM Men’s Open Drill (3.0 And Up) FRIDAY: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Women’s 3.0 and Under SATURDAY: 9:00 - 10:00 AM Cardio Tennis 10:00 - 11:30 AM Women’s 3.0 and Under 1:30 - 3:00 PM Pickleball Drill & Play SUNDAY: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Mixed Doubles
THE TENNIS CENTER | 972-279-1549
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Upcoming Golf Events Men’s Golf Tournaments
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MGA - 4 Club Scramble 2 Man Teams
17 w April MGA - Heaven & Hell Better Ball 2 Man Teams
WGA Golf Tournaments 5 w March Weekly WGA Shotgun Start Play Days begin! 19 w March WGA Spring Fling Match Play Tournament 29-30 w April WGA President’s Cup
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REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.DALLASATHLETICCLUB.ORG/YOUTH
Camp Enrollment for Members Only
DAC SUMMER CAMP 2020 Where all the Summer Fun Begins and Ends! Join us for a week of fun with your friends at the Club. Our goal at Dallas Athletic Club is to provide a safe and fun environment to learn tennis and golf skills while introducing the intricacies sports. Golf & Tennis Camps will run half days while the Fun Adventure Camp will run the entire day. Our Summer Camp 2020 website includes: • • • •
camp descriptions, cost, schedule, and registration forms for each of these summer camps.
REGISTER ONLY AT WWW.DALLASATHLETIC.ORG
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
NOW OPEN ONLINE ONLY AT WWW.DALLASATHLETICCLUB.ORG
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Practice, Practice Practice, for the DAC Father Daughter Dance
MARCH AND APRIL 2020 CLUB EVENTS forget to set your clock 4 Don’t ahead on Saturday night. Daylight saving time 2020 in Texas will begin at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8 See Back Cover for NEW Hours
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March 17th through April 4th NCAA College Basketball March Madness Join your friends in the 19th Hole and cheer for your favorite team. Enjoy cold libations and daily specials. Two Easter Egg Hunt Days:
4th and April 5th 4 April ClubKids Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast
9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon (Egg Hunt begins at 11:30 AM) Face Painting, Photos with the Easter Bunny, Fairytale Story Time and Balloon Artist April 12th Enjoy the Tradition of Dallas 4 Sunday Athletic Club’s Easter Brunch 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM Reservations are required. Please telephone our Club’s
Receptionist at 972-279-3671 Please note that the 19th Hole will be available for Brunch reservations on Easter Sunday. Dallas Athletic Club’s 24 Hour Cancellation Policy will be in effect for this event. Club Closes at 5:00 PM marks the return of “Back Porch Friday” 4 April Enjoy the complimentary music on our Back Patio along with Dinner and Cocktail Specials. DAC is the place to be on Friday evenings. Please read your weekly e-blasts for scheduled musical artists. April 22nd 4 Wednesday Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day
11:00 AM until 2:00 PM Please RSVP by telephoning the Club’s Receptionist at 972-279-3671.
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Daughter Dance 4 Father Saturday April 25rd 6 PM until 9 PM
Enjoy a night filled with Dancing, Laughing, Singing and Family Gourmet Dinner Buffet Endless Desserts Best Ever Photo Booth Dance Tunes spun by Dallas’ Best DJ – Bill Cody Special Shoebox Station for the opportunity to pen a letter to your Dad
We encourage Fathers and Daughters of all ages to attend! $25 per person Please RSVP by calling 972-279-3671 on the lookout for the 4 Be latest Seasonal Menu
from Dallas Athletic Club’s Culinary Team.
March Madness
NCAA College Basketball March 17 through April 4
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Join your friends in the 19th Hole and root for your favorite team! Enjoy cold libations and daily specials!
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Back Porch Friday Returns in April!
Enjoy the complimentary music on our Back Patio along with Dinner and Cocktail Specials. DAC is the place to be on Friday evenings!
Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day Wednesday, April 22 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM
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Upscale Luncheon Buffet and Special Door Prizes.
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Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with Pancakes
Saturday April 4th 9:00 - 12:00
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Sunday April 5th 9:00 - 12:00
Two Easter Egg Hunts are Certainly Better than One! Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Toppings Scrambled Eggs Bacon Link Sausage Home Fried Potatoes Biscuits with Gravy
Muffins Breakfast Pastries Fresh Fruit Juice Bar Face Painting Easter Bunny Photos Fairytale Story Time Balloon Artist
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Cost: $17.50 Adults $12.00 Children
Hunt starts at 11:30 am
Love you Daddy to the Moon and Back!
Father Daughter Dance Saturday April 25th | 6 PM until 9 PM Enjoy a night filled with Dancing, Laughing, Singing and Family Gourmet Dinner Buffet | Endless Desserts Best Ever Photo Booth Dance Tunes spun by Dallas’ Best DJ – Bill Cody Special Shoebox Station for the opportunity to pen a letter to your Dad
We encourage Fathers and Daughters of all ages to attend! $25 per person
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dining room menu Casual Wednesday Night
(Kids 12 & Under Eat free, Except Pizza Night)
March 4th Chicken and Dumplings Roasted Potatoes Vegetable Medley Hot Cobbler March 11th Spaghetti and Meatballs Chicken Romano Roasted Potatoes, Lemon Squash 18th 4 March Movie Night
BYO Slider Pretzel Burgers Hot dogs Lasagna Bites Frito Pie Popcorn Chicken Tater Tots, Popcorn Fruit Salad Macaroni Salad, Assorted Slaws March 25th Buttermilk Pecan Chicken Mashed Potatoes Broccoli with Carrots Fresh Hot Dinner Rolls
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April 1st Ball Park Night Frito Pie Hot Dogs Chicken Tenders Ballpark Burgers Ranch Fries, Assorted Slaws Cracker Jacks Ice Cream Sundae Bar We will be Drawing 4 Tickets for a regular season Rangers Game! April 8th Picnic Fried Chicken Chicken Fried Steak Signature Mashed Potatoes Green Bean and Corn Medley Buttermilk Biscuits with Cream Gravy April 15th Spaghetti and Meatballs Chicken Romano Roasted Potatoes, Lemon Squash
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April 22nd Home Style Meatloaf – 2 ways Better Than Grandmas Gravy And Onion Sauce Smashed Gold Potatoes Country Style Green Beans April 29th Buttermilk Pecan Chicken Mashed Potatoes Broccoli with Carrots Fresh Hot Dinner Rolls
Friday Night Delights March 6th BABY BACK RIBS including Ranch Style Beans Corn on the Cob and French Fries Adults $22.00 | Children $11.50 March 13th GOURMET BURGERS with Assorted Toppings and Condiments Sweet Potato Fries and Ranch Fries Assorted Slaws and Salad Ice Cream Sundae Bar Adults $17.95 | Children $8.95 March 20th SOUTHWESTESTERN NIGHT Wood Fired Grilled Chicken and Beef Fajitas Specialty Jumbo Shrimp Tacos Enchiladas Del Dia Arroz y Frijoles Borracho includes Salad Bar Adults $25.00 | Children $12.50 March 27th 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 and Fried Okra Assorted Salad Bar Cobblers with Blue Bell Ice Cream
Adults $25.50 | Children $12.75
April 3rd BABY BACK RIBS including Ranch Style Beans Corn on the Cob and French Fries Adults $22.00 | Children $11.50 April 10th TEXAS FISH AND CHIPS Cornmeal Catfish Beer Breaded Cod Fried Shrimp Stewed Okra and Tomatoes Ranch Fries Assorted Slaws and Potato Salads Adults $22.00 | Children $11.00
Easter Sunday Brunch Sunday April 12, 20
April 17th SOUTHWESTERN NIGHT Wood Fired Grilled Chicken & Beef Fajitas Specialty Jumbo Shrimp Tacos Enchiladas Del Dia Arroz y Frijoles Borracho includes Salad Bar Adults $25.00 | Children $12.50
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EASTER SUNDAY FAMILY BRUNCH Made to Order Omelet Bar
April 24th 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 and Fried Okra Assorted Salad Bar Cobblers with Blue Bell Ice Cream Adults $25.50 | Children $12.75
Carved Prime Rib of Beef Spring Rack of Lamb Honey Baked Ham, Country Fried Chicken Chicken Chasseur Chef’s Fresh Catch
Salad Bar with Arugula, Spinach and Baby Kale Tossed Spring Salad Pastrami Smoked Salmon Showpiece
Fresh in House Pastry Display With Belgians Waffles Ice Cream Sundae Bar Chocolate Covered Strawberries $48.95 for Adults | $24.50 for Children*
. Dill Roasted Potatoes Whole Grain Brown Rice with Spinach and Walnuts Grilled Asparagus with Minted Carrots Spring Medley of Vegetables
Reservations Required 972.279.3671 *Children 4 & under enjoy a Complimentary Meal In order to accommodate our Easter Brunch reservations The 19th Hole will be closed for regular business until 4:00 p.m. 24 Hour Reservation Cancellation policy will be in effect for this event.
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DAC Dolphins Swim Team SWIM TEAM PRACTICE MAY 26-29 JUNE 2-5 JUNE 9-12 JUNE 16-19 JUNE 23-26
BIG DOLPHINS I- 8:00-8:45 AM
BIG DOLPHINS II- 8:45-9:30 AM LITTLE DOLPHINS- 9:30-10:00 AM
COST
$300 per swimmer $250 per additional swimmer www.dallasathleticclub.org/youth
Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday, March 8! DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB | MARCH - APRIL 2020 | 15
DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB
HOURS OF OPERATION (NEW HOURS EFFECTIVE MARCH 3, 2020) CLUBHOUSE Tuesday - Sunday........................... 07:00am - Until
19TH HOLE Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.10:00am - 09:00pm Friday - Sunday............................... 10:00am - Until
9 1/2 SNACK BAR Tuesday - Friday.............................. 10:00am - 06:00pm Saturday............................................ 07:00am - 06:00pm Sunday............................................... 07:00am - 06:00pm
TENNIS PRO SHOP Tuesday - Thursday..................... 08:00am - 09:00pm Friday - Saturday........................ 08:00am - 07:00pm Sunday............................................ 09:00am - 06:00pm
GOLF PRO SHOP Tuesday - Friday.......................... 07:30am - 07:00pm Saturday - Sunday...................... 07:00am - 07:00pm
CLUBKIDS Tuesday - Saturday.................... 08:00am - 12:00pm AND.................................................. 5:30pm - 09:00pm
KITCHEN & DINING ROOM Tuesday - Thursday........................ 11:00am - 09:00pm Friday.................................................. 11:00am - 10:00pm Saturday............................................ 07:00am - 10:00pm Sunday............................................... 07:00am - 09:00pm
FITNESS FACILITY Tuesday - Saturday..................... 05:00am - 10:00pm Sunday............................................ 06:00am - 10:00pm
CONTACT NUMBERS CLUBHOUSE....................................972-279-3671
GOLF SHOP......................................972-279-6517 TENNIS SHOP..................................972-279-1549 DallasAthleticClub.org facebook.com/dallasathleticclub twitter.com/DallasAthClub