GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE | PHIL IANNELLI
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Christine Jordan Director of Clubhouse Operations
Spring Greetings, Traditionally, April is when the weather improves, and outdoor activities begin taking center stage. Men’s and ladies organized golf activities get started and tennis activity shifts outside. Work to prepare the Club’s facilities for the upcoming summer season also begins and in general, your use of the Club will increase significantly. We’ll also begin welcoming back those who have spent the winter away. This month’s Bulletin contains all the details on spring programs, events, and activities. While I hope you’ll take a moment to review it thoroughly, it seems that once again, there are a multitude of topics that are probably best shared as “bullet points”. Recognizing that all of them apply to some, and some of them apply to all, please read carefully to determine which are important to you. Beginning Tuesday, April 1st, full clubhouse operations resume. This includes the return of daily lunch service in the Grill & Tavern as well as the luncheon buffet in Pub37. In anticipation of good spring weather, we will prepare the outdoor patios to open as soon as conditions permit. Remember that tables on any outdoor patio venue are never reserved. The 2025 By-laws/Rules handbook has been updated and posted to the website. Non-electronic versions may be acquired by stopping by the front desk. As always, it contains a few adjustments to reflect the current use of your club. Social events for the month include: Frogs Leap Wine Dinner; Easter Activities; Live music in Pub37; Spring Food & Wine tasting. Details can be found in this newsletter. Enjoy a walk through your club’s History now displayed in our new “Heritage Hallway”. The replacement of the floor in Café 1901 has been re-scheduled for the week of April 21st. It will be necessary to completely close the venue during replacement. Our “New and Improved” Website that syncs with our enhanced Mobile App has gone live. Make sure that you explore the workings to take full advantage of all it offers. Speaking of Mobile devices - it seems a reminder would be helpful that when at the club please be sure to keep yours in silent mode. Additionally, it is worth noting that this “silent” spirit extends to all electronic devices, in all areas of the club – indoors and out. The South course opens for the season on Tuesday, April 8th. The Ladies 18-hole organization will hold their season opener that day as well. The 9-hole Ladies get started on the 23rd with their opening breakfast/play day. Men’s GAP matches begin on Sunday the 13th. The Women’s GAP matches get started the week of the 21st and extend into May. Men’s golf won’t hold their official opening event until May 9h, after the GAP matches are completed. Now that the golf season is underway, please keep in mind two simple thoughts. Carts damage turf, so be mindful of how and where you drive yours. Also, play “ready golf” and keep up with the group ahead of you! Preparations are underway to get the outdoor tennis courts ready for another season. Several of our clay courts should be open this week and the remainder being available the week of the 7th. The grass courts won’t open until May. With April begins a new food minimum cycle. If you are one of the few who struggled to fulfill their minimum, you may wish to reconsider your selection of how to satisfy this obligation. Perhaps switching to the pre-pay annual will be more effective. The golf course snack bars will be open on the “honor system” for the first few weeks of the season until activity picks up when normal staffing will occur. “What’s new?” Our communications team is preparing a roster that highlights, department by department, all the changes and improvements for 2025. Some are minor, some are major, but all are the result of our efforts to continually adjust club facilities and operations to satisfy the wants and needs of our membership. If you think your club never changes, you’ll be amazed. As use of the club increases, so does the traffic in the parking lots. Drivers – please slow down; Pedestrians – use caution! Please don’t drive while distracted by your mobile device. April promises to be an exciting month with lots going on. I hope you’ll find the time to enjoy the beauty of spring at your club. Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you then. Phil Iannelli
Tip Tribbitt, CEC Executive Chef
Mindy Blumetti Chief Financial Officer
Meghan Spero, PGA Membership Development & Communications Manager
Steve Buenaga Human Resources Manager
Jonathan Urbanski Director of Golf Courses & Grounds
Michael Shank, PGA Director of Golf
Liezel Huber Director of Racquets and Sports
Clark Verchick Chief Engineer
CONTACT
Front Desk: 302-655-6171 Golf Shop: 302-655-6022 Racquet Shop: 302-655-6513
WEBSITE
www.wilmingtoncc.com
ADDRESS
4825 Kennett Pike Wilmington, De 19807
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