Club Times - Wexford Plantation

Club Times
Vol u me XXI X, I s s u e 4 •Ap ri l 20 1 5
Welcome to Extraordinary
111 Wexford Club Drive | Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | (843) 686-8810 | www.wexfordplantation.com
Table of
Contents
Letter from the GM, 2
Letter from the Board President, 3
Member Services, 4
Wexford Foundation News, 5
Community Shredding Day, 5
Clubhouse Corner, 6-8
Tennis News, 9
Golf News, 10-11
Greens News, 11
Croquet News, 11
Harbour News, 12
Common Area News, 13
Calendar, 13
Wexford
Briefly
The Club Times • 2
Board of Directors — Officers:
President: Fred Noonan
Vice President: Paul Klasing
Secretary: Jack Lane
Treasurer: Sue MacCormack
Directors:
Thor Burns
Bill Busch
Frank Fernalld
Harry Mellon
Jill Reed
Administration Office:
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
843-686-6950
Welcome
Dear Wexford Property Owners:
Spring has arrived! I hope that you take
for events, reviewing staffing levels and evalthe opportunity to play Golf, try Croquet,
uating Tuesday Clubhouse closures. This
borrow one of the paddle boards
Task Force consists of Sue Macat the Harbour Center, join a
Cormack, Laura Levine, Michele
Tennis clinic or ride your bike on
Scott, Andi Purple, Jill Reed and
the leisure trails! Start your day
me, with input from Chef Frank
with an invigorating walk around
Copeland and Elise Witman.
the community. Sarah Smith
The Task Force evaluated the
is working with our members
Tuesday Clubhouse closure and
to organize the many residents
offered a financial analysis sugwho have expressed an interest
gesting that (1) there is not a
Susan Fishel
in the Wellness Group. We had
significant budget risk to reopen
42 members attend the inaugural General Manager the Clubhouse on Tuesdays, (2)
lunch in March, and we are orgathe approved budget incorponizing sub-groups to participate in wellness
rates reopening on Tuesdays and (3) there
activities, such as: Yoga, Water Aerobics,
is substantial member support to do so.
Walking, Bicycling, as well as lectures and
There were 295 responses to our one quesluncheons focused on a healthy lifestyle.
tion survey, and the split was 55% to 45%
Staffing News. I am sorry to report
in favor of re-opening. Therefore the recthat Amanda Schultz, F&B Supervisor and
ommendation of the Task Force was to reEvents Coordinator accepted a position as
open the Clubhouse on Tuesdays for now,
the General Manager of a local restaurant
in particular as we move into the Spring and
with her former employer. We are grateful
Summer busy periods to provide service to
for Amanda’s organizational skills, endless
members and guests in the clubhouse, at the
energy and attention to detail over the past
pool, and to our golfers. Management and
two years. We are sad to see her depart, but
the Task Force will continue to monitor and
we are proud of her for obtaining a great opreview the financial and operating data relaportunity. Patrick Johnson, Golf Shop Pro,
tive to dining operations to assure that F&B
accepted a position in Florida. In a personal
continues to operate within the budget. Furnote to me, he commended Scott and Casey
ther, it was recommended that Management
for being excellent mentors over his tenure
collect the information regarding a further
at Wexford.
extended offering at the Yacht Club, in orProject News. The final invoices were
der to determine whether that venue may
settled on the replacement of the bridges at
present an attractive alternative for Tuesday
Knightsbridge and Castlebridge. The total
dining. We look forward to seeing you at the
cost of the project was $706,000. The project
Clubhouse for lunch beginning April 7!
was budgeted at $800,000, including continApril is one of the busiest months in Wexgency. The savings to budget of $94,000 was
ford and on the Island. One of our most
returned to the new property owner initiapopular events (especially for our young
tion fee (NPOIF) Reserve fund. Dredging
ones) takes place on the Saturday before
of the channel is being completed as we go
Easter — the Easter Egg Hunt and Spring
to press. Dan Ogden, our new Project ManCarnival! Plan to join us for Easter Brunch!
ager has done an excellent job of directing
With Heritage approaching, we will be busthis process over the past month, with miniier than ever. Plan to join us for one of the
mal mess and disruption.
three popular Heritage Grill nights! Please
Tuesday Lunch Service Available at
enjoy your first full month of Spring, and we
the Clubhouse beginning in April. Earlier
hope that you will take advantage of fun and
this year we established a Food & Beverage
activities that Wexford offers our members
Task Force to look at a number of matters
and guests!
involving the operation, including monitorBest Regards,
ing Wednesday night covers and its effects,
developing a standardized pricing structure
Susan
Lett er fr om t he B oard P re s i d e nt
The Importance and Value of Strategic Planning
Dear Wexford Homeowners,
L
ast December, 90 percent of
Wexford homeowners voted
to amend our By-Laws to add
annual review of the strategic plan as a
requirement of the Board of Directors
and the management staff. This
overwhelming endorsement confirms
that our members see and understand the
Fred Noonan
value of strategic planning and support
President
its institution as a critical management
process.
On January 12th, the Finance Committee facilitated
a strategic planning workshop with the Board and
management staff to review our plan in light of current
local and national trends as well as our perception of
Wexford’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
The group concluded that our four existing strategies, in
conjunction with our Mission, Vision and Core Values,
were still valid and constituted an appropriate road map
for setting priorities, maintaining focus and perpetuating
behavioral expectations.
The staff then went to work to formulate metrics and
tactics to carry out the operational phase of the plan. On
February 20th, the Board approved the 2015 plan that is
available on the Members Only section of website.
We really like the collaborative nature of this process
because it fully engages the creativity of our senior staff
and establishes ownership for the elements of the plan
that they are responsible for implementing. Susan Fishel
uses the plan as the cornerstone of our performance
management system to develop performance objectives
and contracts with direct reports and initiate deployment
throughout the organization.
The next time you observe exceptional staff performance,
a noticeable change in the appearance of our common
area, recognition for the quality of our golf course or
tennis facilities and capital projects being completed on
time and under budget, remember that it is not by chance.
It is the result of a well-managed team that collectively
owns the strategic plan and takes responsibility for the
actions and outcomes they have identified as being critical
for success.
On behalf of the Board and the management team, I
would like to thank you for helping institutionalize
strategic planning as one of our critical processes.
Regards,
Fred
Member Services
Sarah Smith
ssmith@wexfordplantation.com
(843) 686-8810, ext. 114
Blue Angels Airshow
Sunday, April 12th
Deadline to sign up: Wednesday, April 1st
Spring Carnival
& Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th, from 10 am – 12 pm
(Reservations Required)
The biggest event of the year is BACK and it’s
more EGGSellent than ever!
Join Sarah Smith down at the playground area for
another exciting morning of activities, music, bunny
hop races, bounce houses and of course the Easter
Egg Hunt. We will have the Easter Bunny back for
pictures and as always, the hunt will be divided into
three groups to maximize egg collections. All events
are weather permitting.
Don’t forget to join us for brunch afterwards.
Please note that reservations are required this
year so contact Sarah Smith to sign up your children
and grandchildren.
SUMMER CAMPS
The Summer Camp schedule is now available
online or in the Member Services Office. Contact
Sarah Smith to get your copy and start planning
your summer!
The Blue Angels airshow was
cancelled back in 2013 and luckily they’re back! This is an event
that you don’t want to miss!
Join your neighbors on a fantastic trip to the Marine Corps Air
Station in Beaufort for their airshow. This trip includes:
Transportation by charter bus
Front row seat at the airshow in a private chalet with no obstructed
views
Freshly prepared lunch with beverages
**There is a 72-hour cancellation policy!
Wexford Wellness
Upcoming Events
Wexford Wellness is a new
community group that was formed
to promote health through exercise, education and nutrition. We
had a great kickoff meeting in February and are looking forward to
more healthy events in the future. Contact Sarah Smith to add your
name to the Wexford Wellness eBlast list today, and please mark
your calendar for the following events:
Wednesday,April 15th at 9am — Kayak Adventure with Mark
Dryden
Wednesday, May 20th — Wexford Wellness Event:TBD
Wednesday, June 17th — Wexford Wellness Luncheon: Health
Lecture
Monday-Friday at 8:30am — Walking group, beginning at the Clubhouse
Every Monday — Yoga from 10-11am
Every Tuesday — Water Aerobics from 2:30-3:30pm
Every Thursday — Uninstructed Water Aerobics from 2:30-3:30pm
*You do not have to be a member of the group to
participate in our wellness activities.
WE X FORD FOU NDATION NEWS
Soar on 8 interconnected
ziplines with a height up
to 75 feet
Climb the Military Wall
and conquer up to
50 obstacles
Call our “ZIP for Charity” Hotline (843) 715-2842 - Reservations Required!
Your $100 donation will provide a soldier and his/her guest 2 tickets for AerialAdventure Hilton Head PLUS a
$25 voucher for lunch next door at Up the Creek Pub & Grill. Make your “Send a Soldier” donation prior to
May 4th. Tickets will be distributed to active soldiers who can use them for any future date in 2015.
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FLY ($89*) or CLIMB ($49*)
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Call our “ZIP for Charity” Hotline (843) 715-2842 - Reservations Required!
Can’t join us??
Buy a ticket and donate it to a soldier!
Your $100 donation will provide a soldier and his/her guest 2 tickets for AerialAdventure Hilton Head PLUS a
$25 voucher for lunch next door at Up the Creek Pub & Grill. Make your “Send a Soldier” donation prior to
May 4th. Tickets will be distributed to active soldiers who can use them for any future date in 2015.
ZipLine hilton head & AerialAdventure Hilton Head are located at 33 Broad Creek Marina Way
1 Mile from the Cross Island Parkway, off Marshland Road
Watch our videos at ZipLinehiltonhead.com
Come Fly with Us!
For further information visit our website www.wexfordfoundation.com.
Community Shredding Day
Tuesday, April 21st, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Time for Spring Cleaning! The shredding truck will be located in the Harbour Center parking lot area from 9 am until 12 pm on Tuesday, April 21st.
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For a charity event to benefit local Health, Housing,
Hunger and Educational Charities - 100% of the day’s
proceeds will be donated!
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For a charity event to benefit local Health, Housing,
Hunger and Educational Charities - 100% of the day’s
proceeds will be donated!
2 adventures, 2 hours each
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and conquer up to
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FLY ($89*) or CLIMB ($49*)
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ziplines with a height up
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Come Fly with Us!
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1 Mile from the Cross Island Parkway, off Marshland Road
Watch our videos at ZipLinehiltonhead.com
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Fall Gala
This exciting dinner
dance and auction will
be a themed dressup event honoring
the Armed Forces of
World War II, with
all the memorable
music of that great
generation.
Stay tuned for details!
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Frank M. Copeland III
Executive Chef
843-686-8810, ext. 160
fcopeland@
wexfordplantation.com
Clubhouse
Corner
Elise Witman
Food & Beverage Manager
843-686-8810, ext. 165
ewitman@
wexfordplantation.com
Reservations are welcomed at the Clubhouse, online through Club Dining or
by calling our Reservations Line directly at (843) 715-0912.
Reservations are greatly appreciated and cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours in advance of events unless otherwise stated.
Fancy Hour
Fridays
The following drink specials will be offered from 5:30 – 8:30 pm on the
following Wednesdays:
Every Friday in April
from 5:30-6:30 pm at the Bar
Brews, Bourbons & Bubbles!
Drink features with some April Fool’s pricing!
It’s a happier Happy Hour when it’s Fancy Hour!
You’ll enjoy Hilton Head Margaritas for
$6 {Hint: There’s Grand Marnier in it!},
Belvedere bevvies for $6 and great specials
on signature non-alcoholic drinks, wine,
beer and single malt scotches!!! You’ll have
to sip and see! Hope to see you there!!!
April 1st
April 8th
Crazy 8 beverage specials!
The options and pricing will make you think we’re crazy!!!
April 15th
Tax day specials!
We’ll have several “2 glasses of wine for $10.40” specials and more!
April 22nd
$22 bottles of wine that will make you do a double-take!
OneEleven’s dinner menu is available on the Member website and changes
from time to time! Feedback is our best friend, so please let Elise and Chef
Frank know what you think!
Sharpe Diem: Knife Sharpening Day
Friday, April 3rd
Carpe Diem with Sharpe Diem!!! Did
you know that sharpening your knives
will sharpen your cooking skills? Join us at
the Club for lunch and have your knives
sharpened by a professional company for
$1.25 per blade inch, billed to your Member
Account.
Please bring your knives to the Clubhouse by 12 pm on Friday, April 3rd, and
they will be ready by 4 pm. Or, feel free to
bring them to the Clubhouse on Thursday
wrapped in a towel or newspaper, add your
name… and voila… we’ll have them ready
for you on Friday!
Chef Frank also will have some fancy fish
features in honor of Good Friday along with
our a la carte menu! Reservations are greatly
encouraged and rewarded!
Lunch reservations made for this date by
Thursday at 5 pm will receive a complimentary glass of house wine or a scoop of gelato
— your choice — after lunch!!
Spring Carnival BBQ Buffet
Saturday, April 4th from 12-2 pm
Pop up to the Club for a Wex-a-que after
the Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Carnival activities! The special lunch will include fresh fruit,
all sorts of salads, burgers, hotdogs, fried chicken
tenders, fries, corn-on-the-cob, baked beans and
more! We’ll have ice cream and goodies, too!
We are hoppily accepting reservations for
this very popular event!
*This menu will be offered in place of the a la
carte lunch menu.
Adults: $17++
Children 5-12: $10++
Children 3-5: $8++
Grand Easter Brunch Buffet
Sunday, April 5th — Reservations offered at 11, 11:30, 12, 1, 1:30 and 2
Easter at Wexford’s Clubhouse is
a grand celebration — complete with
the Easter Bunny! The buffet gives our
culinary eggs-perts every eggs-cuse to
go all out! A tisket, a tasket, a croissant-cinnamon roll-cornbread basket,
lobster bisque, salads galore, a tremendous raw bar, carving stations of triple
smoked ham, leg of lamb and roast beef
and egg-stravagant brunch delights!
And for peep’s sake — there will be car-
rot cake along with key lime pie, banana
pudding, an ice cream bar and more!
We’d love to welcome everybunny so
please make your reservations early as
this is an egg-stra special day! All reservations will be confirmed by the Clubhouse staff by 12 pm on Thursday, April
2nd. Please indicate the ages of all the
children in your party and let us know
in advance if you’ll need a booster seat
or highchair.
*This menu will be offered in place of the a la carte brunch menu. 72-hour cancellation
policy applies to the Grand Easter Buffet.
Hours of
Operation
Adults: $39.50++, Children 5-12: $18++, Children 3-5: $9++, Children 2 and under are complimentary
Dining
Lunch: Wednesday - Saturday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner: Thursday - Saturday, 5:30 - 8 pm
Special Menu: Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:15 pm
Sunday Brunch: 11 am - 2 pm
Sunday Pub Night: 5:30 - 8 pm
TO GO ORDERS
To go orders can be placed by calling (843) 686-8821.
RESERVATIONS
Reservations are welcomed at the Clubhouse, online
through Club Dining or by calling our Reservations Line
at (843) 715-0912. Reservations are greatly appreciated
and cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours in advance
of events unless otherwise stated.
Bar hours are subject to change depending on volume.
Bar Service
Wednesday - Saturday: 11:30 am – 9 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 8 pm
Complimentary Coffee Service:
Wednesday - Sunday mornings until 10 am
Traditional Happy Hour:
Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres:Thursdays from 6-7pm
Please note that the Clubhouse will be closed on Tuesdays during the first quarter of 2015.
Special Clubhouse Hours
The Clubhouse will offer Brunch only on Sunday, April 5th, as Pub Night will not be offered.
The Clubhouse will be closed for lunch on Thursday, April 16th and will reopen for dinner at 5:30 pm.
Heritage Grill Nights
Thursday, April 16th through Saturday, April 18th from 5:30-8 pm
In true Heritage tradition, Heritage Grill Night is back with a
twist: We are offering Heritage Grill Night throughout the weekend!
The à la carte menu will showcase prime filet mignon, prime ribeye
steak, New Zealand lamb, prime NY strip, Chilean sea bass, jumbo
crab cakes, Berkshire pork chops and more! There will be wine and
drink specials fore you, too! Early reservations are welcomed and
encouraged as the drive for reservations is always strong.
*A la carte menu pricing applies to this event.
Champagne,
Chardonnay & More!
Blessing of the Fleet
Thursday, April 23rd from 6-7:30 pm
at the Clubhouse
Join us for a complimentary tasting with
the owner of J. de Telmont — one of the top
20 Champagne Houses! We will taste several
Champagnes along with Chardonnay and a
Champagne Port!
Retail Wine Specials
to Revel About!
Another Wexford amenity — retail wine sales
at discounted prices! Join a growing group of
Members who save, save, save when they purchase retail wine through Wexford. Send Elise
your favorite wines and she’ll return a quote to
you!
St. Johns Limited Release “Bordeaux style
blend” 2009, Margaret River,Australia —
*Won double gold medal at Hilton Head
Wine Fest**
Weinrieder Beerenauslese Riesling 2011,
Austria *Won double gold medal at Hilton
Head Wine Fest**
J. de Telmont, Champagne Grande Vintage
Brut 2005, France *Best in Show White at
Hilton Head Wine Fest! First time a
Champagne has won this award!!**
Bieler Père et Fils ‘Sabine’ Rosé 2014
Casa L’Angel Cabernet 2012
Domaine Lafon Meursault 2011
Saturday, April 25th
Cocktails beginning at 4:30 pm
Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony at 5:30 pm
Dinner in the Clubhouse at 6:30 pm
A true anchor in
April — Wexford’s
Blessing of the Fleet!
Happy we’ll be by
the sea! Join us after
the Blessing for a celebratory dinner at the
Club. The menu manifesto includes hors
d’oeuvres, a wedge
salad and your choice
of grilled and sliced
beef shoulder tenderloin, roasted spring vegetables, brown rice pilaf,
wild mushroom demi-glace ~or~ jumbo shrimp and grits with worcestershire BBQ sauce, sweet bell peppers and Anson Mills heirloom grits.
Reservations are kindly requested and imPORTant for such a special celebration! Please indicate your entrée selection when making your
reservation!
Adults: $30++, Children 5-12 years old: $14++,
Children under 5 years old will have a special menu for $7.50++
Taco Fest
Wednesday, April 29th
Stations at the Clubhouse from 5:30-7:30 pm
Olé! We hope you’ll join us for a great evening! We’ll have a taco and
salad bar where you can create your own Mexican bowl, tacos and the
perfect salad! Enjoy the best enchiladas and tres leches cake {Thanks to
Tina!} you’ve ever had! The Sangria will be flowing! One tequila, two
tequila, three tequila, more! Speaking of more — the more, the merrier!
*This menu will be offered in place of the a la carte OneEleven menu.
Adults: $17++, Children 5-12 years old: $9++,
Children under 5 years old are complimentary
Patrick Mason
Director of Tennis
(843) 686-8816, ext. 150
pmason@
wexfordplantation.com
Tennis News
2014 USTA
Outstanding Tennis Facility
Complimentary Clinics
Mixed Doubles Clinic, April 13th from
2-3 pm: Emphasis on ground strokes
Adult Beginner Clinic, April 28th
from 11 am - 12 pm
*Check out the daily tennis updates on
www.facebook.com/wexford.tennis.
Tennis Trivia
Q: How many countries will participate in the
2015 Davis Cup Championships?
A: 134 countries will be represented.
2015 Tennis
CommitteE
Committee Chair: Paul Klasing
Members: Alan Sutton, Bobbie Arlotta,Andi Purple,
Hillary Drammis, Martina Jamison, Cindy Bullock,Arlene
Fader
Mike Pollard
Head Tennis Professional
(843) 686-8816, ext. 152
mpollard@
wexfordplantation.com
Mark Your
Calendar
Tennis Social with Long Cove
Thursday, April 23rd
Come join us for the annual Men’s
and Women’s tennis social with Long
Cove from 6:30-8:30 pm.The cost is
$15 per player and includes drinks
and appetizers.
Hilton Head
Pro League Season
The Island’s pro tennis league
returns with opening night on
Friday,April 24th.
Ladies Member Guest
Chicks in Flicks
Tennis Tip:
Eliminate the Baseliner
L
ast month in our clinics, we worked on attacking the
net side of our opponents when hitting any shots from
inside the court. The goal of this strategy is to eliminate the baseliner, therefore eliminating the lob when coming
in to the net. The next time you are hitting an approach shot
or a volley, try attacking the net side — and see how quickly
you can win points!
*Luncheon at the Clubhouse to follow. Sign-up ends April 4th.
Scott Hunter
Director of Golf
(843) 686-8812, ext. 141
shunter@
wexfordplantation.com
Golf News
Top 100 Residential Course
in the U.S.
Golfweek — 2014 & 2015
Casey Jones
Head Golf Professional
(843) 686-8812, ext. 142
cjones@
wexfordplantation.com
Golf Shop Merchandise
H
ave you stopped by the Golf Shop lately? Come check out the new 2015
Spring Merchandise. A few of the brands we offer: Vineyard Vines, Peter
Millar, Ralph Lauren, Annika, Fairway & Greene, Fennec, Greg Norman,
Oxford, Maui Jim and many more!
Pro’s Tip:
Gearing up for Events
H
ave you been playing well
with your group and then
all of a sudden you get into
a tournament situation, such as a ProAm, and feel like you lost everything?
I think we all have been there at one
point or another. Once we get into those
pressure situations (member guest, spring
invitational, Pro-Ams, etc.), we start
trying to do things outside of our comfort
level — which results in swings changes.
Try doing this: As you are out on the
golf course in these situations, envision
yourself somewhere comfortable, like
your favorite spot on the driving range.
As you swing, concentrate only on
fundamentals such as balance, posture
or set-up. This will help you calm
down and get back to the swing you are
comfortable making.
Just keep it simple — you will play
better golf.
WWGA News
Fore & Pour (and We Don’t Keep Score) — Join the ladies of WWGA on
the course at 4 p.m. Tuesdays throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall. We will
play four holes, followed by BYOB drinks and apps at the Harbour Center. This is
a great way to meet new players and work on your game in a low-stress, friendly,
group-play setting. (Tee times will be reserved.)
Cinco De Mayo Invitational: Tuesday,
May 5th, 9 am shotgun start — Ladies: Make
plans NOW to join us for our One Day Ladies
Invitational! Invite 1, 2 or 3 guests. The cost is
$70 per person. (No more than two Wexford
members per team.) The event will feature 18
holes of golf, followed by a Mexican buffet and awards. Sign up with the Golf Shop
now!
Mark Your
Calendar
April 1
Nine & Dine:April Fools themed
April 2-3
Men’s Two-Day Bootcamp
April 7-8
Ladies Two-Day Bootcamp
April 9
Callaway Demo Day
April 10-11
Spring Invitational
April 13
Course Open
April 16
Private Event:
Call Golf Shop for availability
April 16-19
RBC Heritage
April 18
Junior Clinic
April 24
Men’s Beginner One-Day Bootcamp
April 25
Nike Demo Day
Ladies One-Day Bootcamp
April 29
Men’s One-Day Advanced Bootcamp
May 1-3
Club Championship
Changing Our Fertilizers
Me s s age f r o m
M a r k G ay n or
T
his year we are taking a different approach to
fertilizing the golf course. In years past we relied
heavily on inorganic fertilizers to help maintain a
healthy turf. These products are great for producing high
volume growth, vigor and color — but with our soil structure,
we need more. That is why this year we will be using more
natural/organic fertilizers, such as humic acid based products.
There are many benefits to humic acid. It improves soil
structure and porosity. It increases the uptake of other key
minerals including phosphorous, sulphur and nitrogen, as
well as other micronutrients. It also will stimulate or imGolf Course Superintendent prove soil microbial activity.
You may not notice a difference with these products on
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top of the soil, but believe me when I say that there is a
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difference in the soil. If the soil is healthy, the plant is even
healthier.
Have a Happy Easter and see you on the course!
Greens News
Jaime Matthews
C
Congratulations
ongratulations to our 2015
Wexford II Ladies Golf Team
— Helen Aitken, Gillian
Curley, Tracey Gregory, Joanne Ramsay,
Mary Ann Soldo, Dorothy Taylor, and
alternates Trish Wilson, Mary Reed and
Lori Queen!
Our Wexford Ladies won their Division, beating tough competition from
teams from Hidden Cypress, Moss Creek,
Colleton River, Dataw, Callawassie and
Hampton Hall over the course of February and March, playing through some
very tough weather conditions on some
very challenging courses.
As a result of this win, the team will
move up to Division I, where they will
compete against the top teams in the
league in 2016. They’ll be honored at
the annual awards luncheon to be held at
Long Cove on Thursday, March 26th.
Croquet News
Pictured:
Wexford
Players at the
Spring Island
Croquet Play
Day in March.
J
Thank You,
Wexford!
O
nce again, another Wexford
Plantation Intercollegiate
has passed. I wanted to
thank you all for your support and
help for making the tournament
such a wonderful success.
The coaches said that the golf
course was in the best shape they
have ever seen, and all the teams
enjoyed their experience and time
at Wexford. A big part of the enjoyment comes from all of you making
everyone feel so welcome. Thank
You!
Also, Scott and his staff, Chris
and the golf course staff, and Chef
Frank and the F&B staff all make a
huge impact on the tournament and
are a big reason why everyone has
such a great experience. Thank you
to all of them!
A big thanks to all the volunteers
— thanks for coming out, driving
carts, baking sweets and just saying
hello. It means a lot and goes a long
ways.
I am looking forward to next
year’s event and I will see you all
soon.
Wine & Wickets
Sunday, April 26th, from 4-6 pm
oin your friends and neighbors on the croquet lawn for some
fast-paced 20 minute games of golf croquet. This is an easy
game that anyone can play — no experience required! Bring
a beverage of your choice and a snack to share if you wish. Wear
white or not (light-colored clothing is fine) and flat-soled shoes.
After croquet, we’ll meet at the Clubhouse for Pub Night. Contact
Jan Jones for more information!
The croquet lawn will be closed April 4th from 8 a.m. to
12 p.m.
Harbour
News
Mark Dryden
Harbourmaster
843-686-8813
mdryden@
wexfordplantation.com
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Cindy Holland
Dockmaster
843-686-8813
cholland@
wexfordplantation.com
Boat Maintenance
he sea is calling and your heart is
listening, but your boat is not yet
ready to venture forth. One of the
joys of living in this wonderful coastal climate is that we don’t have to remove our
boats from the water for the winter season.
This is however a double-edged sword;
some of those little marine beasties have
been diligently making comfortable homes
on the bottom of your boat and in your
cooling water systems — which, if left undisturbed will lead to many things… most
of them expensive.
So what do you need to do? First, a full
inspection should be completed. The
best way to do that is to wash your boat,
get down and look at the little dings and
scratches that have happened over the past
couple of months. If possible, have a diver
come and give the bottom a quick clean, he
will let you know if you need a bottom job.
Take a moment and clean under the outboard cover. Check the oil and the plugs.
Give all the electric connections a little
push to make sure they are firm (nothing
worse than a connection that vibrates loose
and then you have to figure out why the
engine isn’t running). Look at your hoses
and their connection and make sure the
clamps are tight. Check for slow leaks by
rubbing a finger on the underside.
Signal Flags
Has anyone noticed that the
signal flags are being changed
every couple of weeks? I am using
them to send messages, pretty
easy at first but I will start using
more complex and arcane signals
as we go on. I think you will be
amazed at how much info can be
communicated through a few flags.
Check your oil, and change it if necessary. Check the steering connections,
grease them if necessary. Make sure the
wheel doesn’t bind when turning lock to
lock. Run up all your electronics. Check
the expiration dates on your flares and fire
extinguisher. Pull all the life jackets out and
dry them if necessary, then take a good look
— are you willing to trust your life to it?
Examine your dock lines, make sure they
are flexible and clean. Look in the anchor
well, run that line out and ensure it is still
in good condition. Check your onboard
tool kit, yes you should have an onboard
tool kit, make sure the tools have not rusted and are useable. If you have one, check
the operation of the head and ensure it is
clean and flushing properly. In fact, once a
month I used to put a quarter cup of vegetable oil in the head and let it run through,
it keeps the rubber valves supple and helps
to coat the lines to ensure smooth flow. You
can also use a head cleaner to do the same
thing (keeps the tank smelling sweet).
Get down in the bilge and see what you
have there; oily water is not a good sign,
clean it out with a sponge and dispose of
properly. Then see how long it takes to collect again; if it collects quickly then there
could be a problem somewhere — better
to find it now rather than on a voyage. (I
Know, voyage may be getting carried away,
but I like the sound of it.)
There are of course many other things
you can do but the above apply to pretty
much every boat out there, so like the Boy
Scouts “Let’s be prepared.”
Mark Your Calendar
Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat Inspection
Saturday, April 11th
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is coming out to inspect boats. Let the
Harbour Center know if you want them to come aboard your
vessel.
Heritage Week Raft Up
April 13th – 19th
We plan to raft up just off the 18th hole with as many boaters that
can make it. Let the Harbour Center know if you are interested.
Blessing of the Fleet
Saturday, April 25th
Join us at the Clubhouse beginning at 4:30 pm for all the Festivities!
Coffee Talk
Tuesdays
Every Tuesday from 9-10 am, you are welcome to join Mark & Cindy
in the Harbour Center for coffee and discussion on all things boating — each week we will have something new to discuss — bring
your questions!
Spring Planting Underway
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Common
Area News
Billy Dearman
Landscape Superintendent
bdearman@
wexfordplantation.com
y the time you read this,
we will be preparing or in
the process of switching
out our winter annuals and planting our spring/summer flowers.
I wanted to take this opportunity
and give everybody a brief rundown on what we have in store for
the upcoming season.
We will use Hibiscus in a few
areas, mainly the front entrance
and around the Clubhouse flag
pole. These are great tropical
plants that love the sun and the
heat, which is great for this area of
the country.
Pentas are another great flower
that we will be using some of that
loves the sun and heat and can
still grow if we run into a dry spell
some this summer. They are also
attractive to butterfly and hummingbirds.
We will also be planting begonias and coleus. They make a good
pair when planted together, as well
as being highly tolerant to heat and
humidity.
There will also be a few surprises sprinkled in throughout the
plantation and pool area, so keep
your eyes open!
Pentas
Coleus
April 2015
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Yoga
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Blue Angels Airshow
3D Discussion Group
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Tennis Clinic
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Wine & Wickets
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Clubhouse Closed
Golf Course Closed
3D Discussion Group
Yoga
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Clubhouse Closed
Golf Course Closed
3D Discussion Group
Yoga
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Ladies 2-Day Golf
Bootcamp
Water Aerobics
Fore & Pour
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Water Aerobics
Fore & Pour
21
Community
Shredding Day
Water Aerobics
Fore & Pour
28
Adult Beginner
Tennis Clinic
Water Aerobics
Fore & Pour
Ladies Bridge
Nine & Dine
Wexford OneEleven
Thursday
2
Men’s 2-Day Golf
Bootcamp
Water Aerobics
Traditional Happy
Hour
8
Friday
3
Men’s 2-Day Golf
Bootcamp
Sharpe Diem: Knife
Sharpening Day
Fancy Hour Friday
9
10
Ladies 2-Day
Callaway Demo Day
Golf Bootcamp
Water Aerobics
Spring Invitational
Ladies Bridge
Traditional
Happy
Ladies Tennis
Wexford ETC BOD
Hour
Member Guest
Meeting
Fancy Hour Friday
Wexford OneEleven
15
16 Private
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Golf Event
Wexford Wellness:
Clubhouse Closed
Kayak Adventure
Heritage Grill Night
for Lunch
Ladies Bridge
Fancy Hour Friday
Water Aerobics
Wexford OneEleven
Happy Hour
Heritage Grill Night
Water
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23 Aerobics
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Board Meeting
Happy Hour
Ladies Bridge
Men’s One-Day
Champagne,
Beginner Golf
Wexford OneEleven Chardonnay & More
Bootcamp
Tennis Social with
Fancy Hour Friday
Long Cove
29
Men’s One-Day
Advanced Golf
Bootcamp
Ladies Bridge
Taco Fest
30
Water Aerobics
Traditional Happy
Hour
Saturday
4Easter Egg Hunt
& Spring Carnival
Spring Carnival
BBQ Buffet
Croquet Lawn
Closed, 8am-12pm
11
Spring Invitational
18
Junior
Golf Clinic
Heritage Grill Night
25
Nike Demo Day
Ladies One-Day
Golf Bootcamp
Blessing of the Fleet
and Dinner