Congratulations Events Social Events Chris Bovett US Open Tennis Tournaments, Labor Day Celebration, Tennis Singles Intraclub League, Back To School Pool Bash, 3 6 Parent Child Tournament & More! 11 Manager’s Mix & Mingle & More! Hall Of Fame 2014

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August & September 2014 HRC Cup Member Guest 11 Tournament October 17 & 18 Hosted by the Tennis Committee All Levels Welcome to Play Flighted by Open, champ, A, B, C $350 Per Team

Friday Family Night with Exhibition Match, Food & Fun! Saturday Night Winner Celebration with Dinner, Dancing, Open Premium Bar Live Entertainment by The Spazmatics It’s hard to believe that we are more than half-way through the summer, and in a few short weeks kids will be going back to school. As you’ve probably noticed, we are using the summer months to make some badly needed improvements to our tennis courts. After replacing our outdated fitness equipment this Spring, and finishing improvements to the kid’s club and youth activity areas, we are 2013-2014 now working on our courts again. Courts 1 and 2 are being rebuilt CONGRATULATIONS BOVETT and will incorporate the Hydrogrid subsurface irrigation system CHRIS that has served us so well on courts 3-10 and 13-15. Once 1 and 2 are completed we will begin work to rebuild courts 11 and 12. And HRC Board Texas Tennis Hall Of Fame 2014 the backboards behind courts 20-24 are being redone as well. I Of Directors • More than 100 Texas Super Championship hope you share my excitement about all of the improvements that By Ted Erck Andy Johnston are being made to the Club. Mark Bragg championships winners Club President Cary Dunham - Dining & Entertainment As a junior tennis player Chris • Competed for 37 USTA national junior championship finals, winning 25, I am also excited about the facility Master Planning Committee that has been formed to help take the David Fisher - Finance was a top 10 junior in the 18 including the USTA National Boys 18 singles at Kalamazoo, Michigan. • Over 100 of his students have competed at the collegiate level, results of the member survey that was completed this Spring and use that to develop a long term Andrew Johnston - President & under in both England and many have won collegiate titles and acclaimed All American status. facility plan for the Club. Please check out the article on the next page about this by me and Steven Dominic Mandola Australia. He completed in 9 Madden, who is chairing this committee. • 24 students played professionally and gained ATP and WTA world rankings Mark Meyers grand slams, (3 Australian Opens, 4 US Opens, 1 including a world #1 in men’s doubles. Dozens of professional titles and president’s post Michael Monk One last thing I wanted to mention - our very own Director of Junior Tennis Chris Bovett will be inducted Wimbledon and 1 ), Davis Cup selections have been earned by many of these players. into the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame in October! This is a great honor for Chris, and a great recognition Brad Patt - 2nd VP reaching the 3rd round of the of the significant contributions that he has made to Texas tennis over his long and successful career. Leland Putterman - Ex-Officio 1968 US Open doubles. Chris In 1980 Chris was the recipient of Texas Tennis Associations Lloyd Session Congrats Chris!! Mindy Rice played against world #1s over Educational Merit Award. In 1983 Chris was awarded the Tennis Week Mutual Kim Richards - Fitness 21 times. Benefit Life Pro of the Year Award. The USPTA has awarded Chris two awards: I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their summer, Mary Smith - Secretary • 2000 USPTA Texas Division Coach of the Year Bob Stagg Chris attended Pan American University and then graduated from the • 2001 National Division National Touring Coach of the Year.

Andrew Tower University of Houston in 1970 where he played high in the lineup in both Chris has made more of an impact on Texas Tennis by personally and Mindy Voyles singles and doubles. Following a successful collegiate career where he compiled a 93-27 singles record, Chris also won 3 USPTA National Titles. positively influencing more Texas Tennis players than anyone we know. Karen White - 1st VP In 1984-1985 Chris was the #1 Men’s 40 singles player in Texas. We are proud to have Chris on our staff at the Houston Racquet Club as our Chris’s students have been leading tennis players in the state of Texas over Junior Development Director. He will be inducted in October in Waco. Way the past 42 years, including a current Texas Tennis Hall of Famer. Some of to go Chris! HRC Women’s the successes his students have acclaimed include: Association Mark Your Calendars! Executive Board President - Gayette Eicher This committee has had two meetings to date which identified the major facility Annual Meeting Social Vice President - Bethany Factor issues and the planning criteria for improving our facilities. The committee is using the results of the recent membership survey to be sure it has good Tennis Vice President – Courtenay Nichols October 14 • 7:00PM member input leading the process. The last committee meeting started to Secretary - Denise Dunham STRATEGIC PLAN look at architectural concepts that could address the issues we are facing All Voting Members will be receiving the Notice of the Treasurer - Tonja Brown and it began the financial analysis on how such improvements could be Annual Meeting in the mail in September. Bridge - Dot Stehr accomplished. We are having monthly committee meetings to fine tune a The Board recommends that all Voting Members exercise their right to vote NSWCCC - Cathy Lassetter/Sue Bramlette feasible improvement proposal. for the next class of Board of Directors. Parliamentarian - Staci Johnson With the plans starting to gel around a worthwhile project, we wanted to bring the membership up to date with our progress.

While we don’t have any final costs or financing details because a plan is still UPDATE being developed, we are hopeful to be in a position to present something to the membership at our October annual meeting. This initial presentation most likely Sneak Peek With the Club enjoying unparalleled usage by members and their families, will be informational so we can get your input on the proposed improvements. the shortcomings in our clubhouse and other facilities are becoming all too Then, if a significant amount of members like the proposal, we will present the obvious. We have studied our clubhouse, tennis facilities, recreational areas, project for a formal membership vote. kitchens, storage, banquet areas, grounds, and parking needs over the years; FEATURE and we have started a planning process to study how to improve things. We So for now, please know that many of your fellow members are working very have also listened closely to our fellow members and dissected the results hard on this planning. We will keep you advised of our progress and you will be Congratulations Chris Bovett from our recent member survey. notified when we are ready for the informational presentations. By Ted Erck 3 A strategic planning committee with an eye towards addressing facility If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the above planning issues has been formed and working diligently. We have selected a committee members who will be happy to discuss this with you. Kids Movie Nights nationally recognized club facility planning firm, The McMahon Group (www. DEPARTMENTS mcmahongroup.com), to work closely with us in studying solutions to our Respectfully, President’s Post ...... 2 Social...... 10 Fridays, August 15 & September 26 existing facility problems and needs.

Membership...... 4 Fitness...... 14 6:30PM Complimentary Popcorn & Lemonade The planning committee members are as follow: Andy Johnston, Roni Atnipp, Eye On The Ball...... 5 Food & Beverage...... 15 Children’s Buffet Available Gayette Eicher, Bob Landauer, Cathy Lassetter, Steven Madden, Dominic Mandola, Michael Monk, Brad Patt, Paul Peacock, Brad Pratt, Leland Putterman, Meg Smith, Tennis...... 6 Reservations Required Andy Johnston Steven Madden Michael Stavinoha, Karen White and HRC staff, Thomas Preuml and Sonny McDaniel. President Strategic Planning Committee Chair

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John P. Smith John P. In Memoriam August & September 2014 The HRC Children’s Code of Conduct was mailed to mailed was Conduct Code of Children’s The HRC Thank summer. of at the beginning parents member children. to your the content communicating for you and strong, going are programs summer children Our an instant has become studio Exergame new the in signing to used getting are parents) (and Kids hit. word the finally, and system, wristband new the and become have cards dots dippin’ Five” “High My out. is reinforcement, in positive believe I popular. somewhat reward this occasional out handing started I so since happened they because members young to our very the Grill, orthrough not run behave, to be polite, been I have misbehavior, of other kind in any partake their parents. by children more many to introduced personal making these for Thank you great! That’s day! my makes It really introductions. Club membersgoes to three Special recognition receiving for member HRC staff known and one well of years their many which represent awards dedication. The list and work hard commitment, Richards Katherine (page 8), Gonzalez includes Xavier and our popular 14), (page Wood William (page 13), (page 3). Chris Bovett Junior Tennis, of Director Outstanding! to all! Congratulations and is never and is never ~ Napoleon Hill born of great sacrifice, great born of the result of selfishness.” the result of selfishness.” “Great achievement is usually achievement “Great forward to the conclusion of the above mentioned above the of conclusion the to forward as me for again tranquil become will MBWA projects. quiet would things thought you when And just well. 11 on courts construction post-tension again, down becourts should The will start in mid-August. and 12 is favorable. weather if the days, less than 90 done in and tolerance continued patience your for you Thank the mess and noise. of our other things. Please welcome on to move Let’s Schneider. Catering, Misty Daisy of Director new catering and event with an impressive Misty comes addition a great and she makes planning background, bio is listed on page 15. By theto our team. Misty’s gingerbread this year’s given I haven’t just like way, you until now), (well, thought yet a single display a date for reserving not considered have most likely of December weeks two The first event. holiday your so I encourage months in advance, get booked always Misty date on the calendar and meet to get your you in the process. By Mitch Creekmore our at HRC commemorating celebration of 2015 will be a year in our first As mentioned previously 50th Anniversary. Club’s fun events round year will be a number of announcement, there the most One of our members. all of gala for including a grand will beyears 50 first HRC’s to commemorate important initiatives and Chair table book. Past President coffee a 50th Anniversary UPDATE ANNIVERSARY Celebrating HRC’sCelebrating In 2015 50th Anniversary COO/GM Thomas Preuml, CCM Thomas Preuml, of this committee Roni Atnipp is shown here displaying several examples of book design covers with book design covers of examples several displaying here is shown this committee Roni Atnipp of and the overall content layout style, paper quality, possible titles. The committee is considering the size, 50 years. over the Houston Racquet Club and its members our book that will showcase intent of and to submit pictures our members to request like Committee would Anniversary Your possible inclusion into the book. On September for and members events of memorabilia and to bring their pictures members for Mix and Mingle event will be a Manager’s 4th, there questions or comments about the plans for any have If you consideration. for memorabilia will We Committee members. Anniversary your of out to any please reach the coming year, 2015. for updates on the plans and events continue to provide Here we go again. The busiest time of the year is upon the year The busiest time of go again. we Here this noise?” A question“Thomas, what is up with all MBWA during my repeatedly been asked I have stands for. what that acronym know may (You routine. explain). to be happy If not, please ask me and I’ll construction equipment, welders, washers, Pressure since name it. Ever diesel fumes, you dump trucks, wind sounds of background July 7th, the relaxing over or an occasional outburst rustling in the trees been in the distance have a missed shot heard pun racket, kind of a different by overshadowed for reply intended - construction noise! My standard will tranquility has been “I promise, weeks the last few to the Houston Racquet Club.” return eventually along been moving the most part, things have For including projects, court on all three Work smoothly. side (a.k.a. courts 18 and 19), is movingthe thorn in my courts clay HydroGrid along at a steady pace. New has on schedule, and once the concrete 1 and 2 are court, we backboard extended on the now cured for scheduled are All projects will get done quickly. and so far late August, if not sooner, completion by This is great has been cooperating. the weather about us getting I am excited right? Personally, news, but I am also looking done this year, so much work Creekside Lounge Creekside Celebrate Music by Mickey Hobbs Mickey Music by Good Times! Thursday, August 7 • 6:30PM Thursday, Complimentary Cocktails • Hors d’oeuvres Complimentary Cocktails • Hors New Member Sponsor Party Member New Prizes & Drawings • Grand Prize: US Open Trip Prize: • Grand & Drawings Prizes BRADLEY HORLOCK BRADLEY His: Self-Employed (13) Child: Katherine Jewett Brenda Horlock, Jr., Roy Sponsors: JOSIE & CHRIS PIELOP Blue Fish Pediatrics His: Physician, Memorial Dermatology Her: Physician, Will (9), Gus (6), James (2) Children: Nikki Pielop Ronda Harder, Sponsors: JENNIFER & TRAVIS WINDHOLZ JENNIFER & TRAVIS His: Managing Director/CEO, Investments Energy Atinum mos) (4 (3), Blake Braden Children: Bethancourt Kyle Vlahakos, George Sponsors: McKenzie Heather & Ryan Referral: LILLIAN & MICHAEL OSOWSKI LILLIAN & MICHAEL Oasis Energy His: President, (8) Dylan & Walter Connor (13), Children: Randy Corson Whittaker, Tracy Sponsors: RODGERS JILLIAN & JAMES S & S Norwood His: Vice President, Event In Any Planner, Her: Event (8) Child: Jackson Paul & Julianna Montealgre, Sponsors: Peggy Cole the Best in Sarasota Best of Park Country Club The University backdrop in 1991, the location and natural Founded Park Country Club. at University unparalleled are Magazine Sarasota the Best” by “Best of Voted 27 holes running, the club features 18 years for tennis 11 lighted har-tru championship golf, of and The Fitness Centre courts, a state-of-the-art an award-winning dining and Park Grille & Café, banquet destination. A flourishing semi- private News His: President Petroleum & Potash, BHP Billiton & Potash, BHP Petroleum His: President Ralph Eads Shane Duvall, Sponsors: Chris Yarbrough Referral: ALLISON & HUNT HARPER Capital Partners Edge Advisor, His: Investment Design/Interior Design, Her: Fabric Block & Brayer (2) Child: Frances Howell Patrick, Evan McGowin Sponsors: Zorich Robby Referral: NICOLE & WILL HODGE Barclays Banker/VP, His: Investment (8), Emma (6), Carly (6mos) Katelyn Children: Marie Lara Angie Hardin, Sponsors: Thielhorn & Aaron His: Managing Director, Alliance Residential Alliance Director, His: Managing Lucie (2), Charlotte (6mos) Noah (5), Children: Brian Austin Barry Putterman, Sponsors: Elmore Adam Allen, Brad Referrals: BUTLER COURTNEY & JEFF LLP Kurth, Andrews Her: Attorney/Partner, LLP Kurth, Andrews His: Attorney/Partner, Child: Campbell Blair (2) Heather & Eric Chenoweth, Sponsors: Vlahakos George CUTT & TIM CAROLYN KATE & CYRUS BAHRAMI & CYRUS KATE

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Welcome New Members New Welcome Director of Membership of Director Lassetter, Cathy If you still have thoughts on a fun getaway this summer, pictured here is a beautiful Club in Sarasota, is a beautiful Club in Sarasota, here pictured this summer, thoughts on a fun getaway still have If you website under the My Club menu and I will clubs on the reciprocal of our current can find all Florida. You to go travel. ready are when you you for introduction to write a letter of be happy Summer time continues at HRC and we welcome our new members! As you all know we are only adding new members as families leave the Club, and our leave as families members only adding new are we all know As you members! our new welcome Summer time continues at HRC and we Club. wonderful want to join our families that these fine proud blessed at HRC and I am very are We continues to grow. waitlist Park Country Club the made University have players and countless enthusiastic daily fee membership Florida. in Southwest #1 Golf Course

4 Membership Membership membership tennis 6 level players and up.Beerisprovided. $17/person. Join Marlonfor fundamentalorienteddrillsfor “B” Wednesdays 6:45-8:00PM Men’s NightOut in thePro Shop. through fundrills,games&strategy. ContactRobby Tennis 101grads continuetowork onfundamentals Mondays 6:00-7:30PM Tennis 201withRobby Contact Robby inthePro Shop. fun drills,games&strategy. Thecostis$25. Beginners onlylearnthefundamentalsthrough Tuesdays 6:00-7:30PM Tennis 101withRobby tennis. Costdependsonthenumberof people. players. Joininfor shotsandinteractive situation This isa1hourclinicfor “Championship”level Wednesdays 6:00PMwithRandy Championship Power Hours Cost dependsonthenumberof people. Randy for shotsandinteractive situationtennis. This isa1hourclinicfor “A” level players. Join Tuesdays 6:30PM A Power Hour ([email protected]). Scheduling for Cardio Tennis iswith RandyDruz Saturday 10:00AM Co-Ed BLevel &Above Friday 9:15-10:30AM B Level Ladies Thursday 10:00-11:45AM Advanced Beginners Tuesdays 9:15-10:30AM B Level &Above Ladies Cardio Thursday 9:15-10:30AM A Level Ladies Monday &Thursday 6:30-7:30PM CO-ED BLevel &Above Cardio Tennis Drill Tennis Events

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raconteur Pro Shop. Minimum of 4ladiesmustattend.Signupinthe The costis$30/Memberand$35Non-Members. match play. Beerandmargaritas willbeavailable. All levels are welcome. Enjoy fun,gamesand With Robby, Randy&Thomas 6:00-7:30PM Wednesdays inAugust Ladies’ NiteOut August 18th. September 7thandthedeadlinetosignupis format. Play whenavailable. Thefall Seasonbegins All levels are welcome toplay inthisdoublesteam 9:30AM October 4&11 Saturdays, September6,13,20&27 Intraclub League Mens Saturday The deadlinetosignupisAugust18. week atamutuallyagreed uponday andtime. your level thisfall. Theformat isonematchper 3.0, 3.5,4.0,4.5&5.0)andplay every player at Sign upby level (Men’s &Women’s Divisions Begins Tuesday, September2 Singles Intraclub League Sign upinthePro Shop. 9:00AM Monday, September1 Tennis Tournament Labor Day Parent Child Captains only. Wine Room 7:00PM Wednesday, August20 MSIL Draft Night $30 persessionor$100for all4weeks. 9:00-11:00AM Mondays InAugust (Ladies) Back To Workout League Men’s &Women’s DivisionDoubles US OpenAdult Tournament Food &Beverages Included Sunday, September 7 Partner ChangingFormat Raindates: Saturdays, November 1&8. $20/Person All Levels 1:30PM applies Up inthePro Shop.The24 hourcancellationpolicy to follow. Childcare isavailable intheKidsClub.Sign cast! Alllevels welcome. There willbealuncheon Raindate: Friday, October24. Thespellhasbeen Sponsored by theWomen’s Association 9:00AM Friday, October10 Tennis Mixer Ladies Spooktacular person withfood andbeverages included. partner changingformat. Thecostis$20per Women’s divisiondoublestournament.Itisa All levels are welcome toplay inthisMen’s & 1:30PM Sunday, September7 US OpenAdultTournament $25 pernon-member. tournament. Thecostis$20permemberand All levels are welcome toplay inthissingles 2:00-5:00PMPM Saturday, September 6 US OpenJuniorTournament Sign upinthePro Shop. 1:00-4:00PM Sunday, October26 Tennis Tournament Junior Spooktacular per couple(husbandandwife bothplay). champ, A,B,C.Thecostis$350perteam,$550 All levels are welcome toplay. Flightedby Open, Hosted by theTennis Committee Friday &Saturday, October17&18 Tennis Tournament HRC CupMemberGuest US OpenJunior $20/Member &$25/Non-member Saturday, September6 Tournament Singles •AllLevels 2:00-5:00PM Congratulations To OurWinners 4th OfJulyParent ChildTennis Tournament Spring Intraclub Winners League 2 1 1 3 1 3 2 4 Men’s 4.0LucasWalker 2. Men’s 3.5PaulLewis Hemmat Maguire 1. Women’s 3.5Division Spring Intraclub Winners League 2nd -AntonioandAlonsoBenavides Blomquist (heplayed withbothkids) 1st -Peter, Peter, Jr. &MelissaClaire 4. BlueGroup 2nd NathalieandMcKenzieCook 1st -Vicki&Alexis Locascio 3. WhiteGroup 2nd -Brad &BenWhite 1st -Lamar &Drew Morris 2. RedGroup 1. Participants Tennis Tournament 4th OfJulyParent Child August &September 2014

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Thomas Cook

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raconteur way tomeetorre-connect withyour tennisbuddies,givingyou a Adult Mixer onSunday, September 7, from 1:30until4.This isagreat I would like toinvite allof you toparticipateinourannualUSOpen fall leaguesandclinicsbegin,we willbereally ready togo! Additionally thebackboards are almostfinished.So by thetimethat will beginresurfacing courts11and12withPost-tension concrete. clay courtsjustlike courts8-10 and13-15. Inthenext few weeks, we of courts1and2withHydrogrid Courts,whichare thestate-of-the-art improvements tothecourts.We are inthemiddleof reconstruction You surely have noticedthatwe are intheprocess of makingsome with theusualgreat camaraderie. courts duringtheTexas summerheat!HRChasbeenfunandbusy Congratulations toallof you heartyathleteswhohave beenoutonthe Men’s varsity tennisteam. Mathematics andEconomics andcompete onthe beginning thisfall. HewillstudyApplied and willbeattendingcollegeatHarvard University Xavier isarecent graduate of St.John’s School HRC’s very own Richey Reneberg (in1984). due tosuperiortournamentplay.” Apastwinnerwas responsibility, character andagoodtennisranking outstanding sportsmanshipandleadership, civic outstanding juniorboy inTexas whoexemplifies The JohnMcFarlin Award isawarded to“the member Xavier Gonzalez. prestigious junioraward toHoustonRacquetClub 15th, USTA Texas awarded itsoldestandmost At itsannualSummerGrand SlambanquetonJune Monday, September1•11:00AMPools&Pavilion Parent ChildTennis Tournament Bring theentire family outfor thisendof thesummerbash! Labor Day Celebration and adazzlingarray of dessertscompletethisday. Monday, September1•9:00AM Fun family activities,BBQ,live entertainment, An HRCtradition nottobemissed. Coordinator Texas UST Paige Schumacher, JuniorCompetitive Coordinator Texas USTA, Xavier Gonzalez, Melissa Chambers, JuniorCompetitive Tennis Fun Tennis Lessons All StarTennis Team 3 1 Raconteur Spotting Sign upby level (Men’s &Women’s Divisions at amutuallyagreed uponday andtime. Singles Intraclub Begins Tuesday, September2 The deadlinetosignupisAugust18. 3.0, 3.5,4.0,4.5&5.0) One matchperweek League houstonracquetclub.com. with it,andemailthephototojnorthey@ vacation, have yourself photographed Take acopy of theRaconteuronyour next go Katherine! HRCissoproud of you! tournament willbeheldinEquador. Way to it standsuntilSeptember2015,whenthis and #4inSingles.Thisisaworld ranking and in Women’s Doubles,#2inMixed Doubles Tournament. Katherine isnow isranked #1 of theInasWorld ChampionshipTennis in MontDeMarsan, France. Itisatthesite Spotted -Katherine &Elizabeth Richards Raconteur Spotting more details. your children, contactthePro Shopfor pose. Ifyou are interested inlessonsfor their tennislessonwithMarlontostrike a Shelby andSiennaRalltake abreak from Tennis Lessons until December19. will runMondays, Wednesdays andFridays Stars willbeginAugust25,4:30-7:00 and through Fridays, 1pmto5pm.TheFall All Program iscurrently runningMondays and Kai Siewrattan. ThesummerAllStars Alex Graham, Tammy Morris,RossPersons Junior Program Director, JackBrasington, of ourexperienced pro staff –ChrisBovett, challenging workouts underthesupervision provides advanced andtalentedjuniors with All StarJuniorProgram. Thisprogram anniversary of theHoustonRacquetClub In Junewe celebrated thefirst year All StarJuniorTennis Team Workout (Ladies) $30 persessionor$100for all4weeks Back To League August &September 2014 Mondays InAugust 9:00-11:00AM

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raconteur Back toSchool-Wear your school pride! Ballroom 6:00PM Buffet, 6:30PMBINGO Wednesday, August20 Back To SchoolBINGO winning” winesoutof theNapaValley region. Kansas CityChiefs gotintomaking“award- the PhiladelphiaEagles,St.LouisRamsand person andhearhow thepro football coachfor have theopportunitytomeetDickVermeil in Featuring DickVermeil’s wines,members will Hosted by theHRCUncork’d Committee The DiningRoom 6:30PM Thursday, August14 Uncork’d WineDinner special children’s buffet pricing. Deck for dinner. Besure totake advantage of the a quickswimbefore headingtotheRedwood Join otheryoung families attheresort poolfor Hosted by theJuniorExecutive Committee Pools &Redwood Deck 5:00PM Tuesday, August5 Swimtastic Tuesday purchase. Reservations are required. served andachildren’s buffet willbeavailable for Complimentary popcornandlemonadewillbe 6:30PM Fridays, August15&September26 Kids’ Movie Nights 713.552.1752 for areservation. You donotneedapartner. ContactDotStehrat The first prize is$10andthesecond$5. Hosted by theWomen’s Association 10:00AM -2:30PM 2nd &4thThursday EachMonth Bridge Social Events All photoswillbescannedandreturned. Ifyou history book.We are intheprocess of collecting. that showcase ourClubfor our“coffee table” to bringany oldHRCpictures ormemorabilia The 50thAnniversary Committeeinvites you Creekside Lounge 5:30-7:30PM Thursday, September4 50th Anniversary Mix&Mingle complete thisday. entertainment, andadazzling array of desserts not tobemissed.Fun family activities,BBQ,live Bring theentire family outfor thisHRCtradition Pools &Pavilion 11:00AM Monday, September1 Labor Day Celebration and request sponsorship information. [email protected] toRSVP person. Guestsare welcome. Email Hors d’oeuvres served. Thecostis$10per Come network withotherO&Gprofessionals. Connecting Upstream withDownstream Creekside Lounge 6:00-8:00PM Thursday, August28 Cocktail Reception HRC Oil&GasSociety games, prizes andfood! at theHRCpoolbefore schoolbegins.Enjoy pool Bring thefamily tocelebrate theendof summer Hosted by theJuniorExecutive Committee Pavilion 5:30PM Friday, August22 Back To SchoolPoolBash Tour &Lunch Hosted by theSeniorActivitiesCommittee 8:30AM Thursday, August21 Nuclear Power Plant Senior BusTrip The costis$350allinclusive perteamand$550couple.The72 hourcancellationpolicyapplies. Friday &Saturday, October17&18 The tournamentislimitedto70 teamsfor gentlemenand30 teamsfor ladies,so signupearly. All levels are welcome toparticipateandwillbeflighted by Open,Champ,A,BandC. To register, pleaseemailBetsy Beasley. [email protected]. and awards intheballroom withlive entertainment from TheSpazmatics. Help celebrate thewinners withdinner, dancing,open premium bar Come enjoy a6:00PMExhibitionMatch,DJ,Food, Fun! FRIDAY FAMILY NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT TOURNAMENT RSVP for first 50malemembers. prizes, trophy coins,FedEx Cupstandings! Emceed by the“Bullet”BobStephan.Win great Hosted by theMen’s Association 6:30-10:00PM Wednesday, October8 Men’s Poker Night [email protected]. more information ortosignup,pleaseemail is $20perchildandincludesdinner. For participate intennis,exergames, etc.Price while momanddadenjoy datenight.We will Ages 6&upcomecheckoutKidsNightOut 6:00-8:00PM Friday, September19 The costis$10++perperson. Entertainment provided by GuitaristRogerBailey. Hosted by theJuniorExecutive Committee Pavilion 6:30PM Thursday, September18 Party OnThePavilion Kids NightOut wide recognition. hometown withsmalltown charmandworld- Member, CarrieWoliver gives usa tourof her Hosted by theSeniorActivitiesCommittee Thursday, September18 Bus Trip Orange, Texas Precinct 3 It iscomplimentary. Reservations please. political season.Thisevent isopentoallMembers. Dr. Richard Murray speaks aboutthecurrent Hosted by theMen’s Association Ballroom 6:30PM Thursday, September17 Dr. Richard Murray Speaker Series [email protected]. are unabletoattend,pleasesendoremail August &September 2014

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PENELOPE PENELOPE ELAINE 6, 2014 May Parents: Matt & Olivia Porter MAXWELL LEE 31, 2014 May Parents: Matt & Chloe Butts LILLY KATHERINE July 16 2014 Parents: Bain Matt & Katie 2nd - Polly Hart 2nd - Connie Colley 2nd - Suzanne Howell 2nd - Suzanne Bridge News July 10, 2014: 1st - Joan Reid; August & September 2014 Houston Area InterClub Winners: Houston Area June 12, 2014: 1st - Carolyn Keeble; June 12, 2014: 1st - Carolyn June 26, 2014: 1st - Mary Alice Sawtelle; New Arrivals New May 22, 2014: 1st - Joan Reid; 2nd - Lee Ohrt May Pavilion 5:30PM Friday, August 22 Friday, Pool Bash Summer is Almost Over! Come and enjoy a buffet filled a buffet Come and enjoy Katherine and her doubles partner, and her doubles partner, Katherine the Florida won from Tagliareni Brittany Doubles, making them the #1Women’s In Doubles team in the world. Women’s and her partner, Katherine Doubles Mixed Florida, finished Smith, also from Ryan Doubles ranking Mixed a World second for #2.of the team competing in France Before Open. Australian competed in this year’s for the 2015 qualified The team has now Open. Australian so many why can understand you Now coming up to congratulate were members attempting to talk were as we Katherine lunch. She is “nearand eat a bite of at HRC and wecelebrity status” here time When it came her. of so proud are (I had Katherine of to consider a picture a close up with her wearingvisualized with many of your HRC favorites, your of with many Back To School Back To pool games & fun prize give-a-ways! pool games & fun prize Hosted by the Junior Executive Committee the Junior Executive Hosted by Reservations are encouraged 713.464.4811. encouraged are Reservations “We are so proud of Katherine and all that she has accomplished. This program allows another level of inclusion in the tennis inclusion of level another allows This program and all that she has accomplished. Katherine of proud so are “We person Every achievements. our daughter’s a major contributor to Racquet Club has been The Houston at a higher level. world, sure pretty are do her best. We her to with a smile and encouraged her greeted her, for out has watched here who is employed at such blessed to be members so are We parents. as Katherine’s introduced regularly Kim and I are her as know most members - Don Richards a giving club.” came upmembers So many experience. opening eye an was in the Grill at HRC Richards Katherine lunch with for Sitting down at hand. Butfocus on the interview of us to for either difficult accomplishments that it was her on her recent and congratulated it with you. Let me share achievements. (our Golden Girl) and her recent best and this is what I learned about Katherine did our we (INAS is a global organization France in Mont de Marsan, Championship Tennis attended the INAS World On June 17th, Katherine intellectual Committee representing Paralympic the International and is a full member of sport inclusion through that promotes INAS. It is a high in the USA that is a member of the only group Limits Team, Without the Athletes is part of Katherine disability.) worldwide. that competes tennis program performance Sondra Maxfield Sondra Back Row: Blake Stovall, Craig Adams, Fernando Lopez, Adams, Fernando Craig Stovall, Blake Back Row: Julian Bob Triska, Eric Torres, Aceves, Angel Beana, Felipe Sainz, Maximino Castillo Arturo Vasquez, Francisco Sierra, Richards, Pineda, Katherine Brenda Jim Ward, Row: Front Angel Garcia and Carrie Riley Senior Events Coordinator Senior Events both gold and silver around her neck perhaps imitating the covers of Sports Illustrated) Katherine said Katherine Sports Illustrated) of her neck perhaps imitating the covers around both gold and silver and Australia made her success in France people who had many the all featuring shot a preferred she and be proud. in the tennis world our golden girl will continue to track We said Katherine. possible. Well Katherine traveled with 3 other players to compete against Great Britain, Poland, Belgium and The to compete against Great with 3 other players traveled Katherine in singles, doubles with each country participating 5 days for Republic. The tournament lasted Czech rankings. world doubles to receive and mixed HRC’s Golden Girl Golden HRC’s Member Services Manager, Cristina Torres via Cristina Torres Member Services Manager, email at [email protected]. to formed was Association though the Men’s Even and activities events on creating primarily focus of all HRC the benefit HRC, it is for the men of for who you to those of go thanks Many members. who attended MA gotten involved, already have their time and shared their who volunteered events, supported our cause. who have ideas, all members at the Speaker to seeing you look forward We in September. Series event Association Board, the HRC Men’s On behalf of Dana Busa Tim Jordan, Dan Crawford, Tournament, a Wild Game dinner and a Single Malt Tournament, Series events. as Speaker Scotch tasting, as well Annual Summer Club’s the sponsored recently We than 200 members, boasting more Swim Team event. Triathlon along with the 5th Bi-Annual support. We your this is possible because of All of such aswill continue to support Club traditions tournaments such as the Pro-Am Junior Tennis, tournament,and HRC Cup, the bi-annual basketball Triathlon the and fitness activities like poker golf, as needed as others as well and the Swim Team, open are We Club members. by requested and/or events, new suggestions for your to and encourage contacting our ideas by so please send us your

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Here’s The Scoop Here’s summertime at the Club. Members to mark the beginning of Pavilion up at the served , Sorbet and Root Beer Floats were Homemade Ice Cream the HPD Mounted who organized Member Kim Richards to HRC Board Also, thanks had prepared. bar” Chef partaking in the “treat and old were young all! had by A good time was the horses. to ask questions and feed the kids and parents to be on hand at the same time for Patrol

Wacky Wednesday BINGO Wednesday Wacky and super hero hats, socks in silly on hand dressed crowd had a great Bingo. We Wednesday Wacky led this year’s Castelan Greg HRC employee and families all the members, to fast. Thanks up fills and always summer, during the Wednesday happens every event This favorite characters. friends who attend.

Other events we are working on are a fall golf a fall on are working are we Other events Series Hold’em Poker Texas outing, our third Happy summer to all from the Men’s Association the Men’s summer to all from Happy will all be this, we read (MA)! By the time you flies when school year…time a new for getting ready fun! And fun is what is planned for having you’re series speaker at HRC with the MA. Our first this fall Richard Dr. insights of the political features event September is scheduled for event The Murray. the Political 17th and the topic will be “Assessing are We and the Nation”. Texas for Landscape along with the Women’s co-sponsoring this event opportunity to gainAssociation. This will be a great some solid insight on the candidates running for to attend.members all we encourage so office, 12

Men’s Association - Friendship & Camaraderie Association - Friendship Men’s Club Scene Club social food & beverage National Transplant Games Swimming Kids In The Kitchen William Wood, son of members HRC Members The popularity of the culinary Kathleen and Pat Wood, participated in the News arts isn’t just for grown-ups. National Transplant Games hosted by Rice These days, more kids than ever Update University. are discovering an interest in In July, Uncork’d Wine Society enjoyed

fitness food and cooking. Chef Bernard William is a kidney recipient (his mom is the stirred things up as he and his “Breakfast at Wimbledon” where members donor) and is also hearing impaired. He has gone team hosted a series of cooking gathered in the Creekside Lounge and were through numerous surgeries in his short life and classes last month. The kids SERVED a complimentary upscale brunch with the support of his family and friends is doing were hard at work in the kitchen with the classic Pimms and strawberries- great. preparing an Italian themed n-cream to complete the Wimbledon Feast. Week 1 they made experience. Members made quite a racket He swam in three events: backstroke, turkey meatballs, Calzones when Federer lost to Djokovic after 5 sets. breaststroke and freestyle and earned GOLD and Chicken Parmesan. Week medals in all three. Kudos to the Wood family and 2 they created a delicious congratulations to William! Fettuccini Alfredo, garlic bread Jackie Busa and for dessert none other than Aquatics Program chocolate truffles. Week 3 they Coordinator hosted their parents, grandparents and siblings to an amazing dinner in The Dining Room where July 4th Was A Splash they prepared everything they learned from the previous 2 weeks and served their families a family Year Around Swim Team style banquet. Chef awarded each child with a Certificate of Completion and their very own Chef A swimming program begins in September jacket. Keep a look out as we will definitely be having another Kids in the Kitchen series coming this for our 6-14 year old members that would like Fall. to improve their swimming and fitness levels. Your child/children needs to be able to swim 2 lengths of the pool unassisted. We work on skills, technique, breathing, starts, turns, and they will Introducing Our New be proficient in all 4 strokes. It is more competi- tive than Summer League, yet each workout is age/ability appropriate. Director Of Catering Misty Schneider is a dedicated catering professional with a The practices are Mondays, Wednesdays and passion for hospitality and events. She is an active member Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm. We have dual swim of the National Association of Catering and Events (NACE) and meets against other clubs similar to summer is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Houston league meets. Swimmers may participate on Chapter. She graduated with the highest of honors, Suma Cum a month to month basis, (i.e. if your son plays Laude, from the Conrad N. Hilton College, University of Houston football in the Fall, he may join us for swim both with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management during football season, or he can join up over the Misty Schneider and Minor in Beverage Management.

Winter months). Director of Catering Uncork’d Wine Society is pleased to be Misty’s passion for the industry, networking involvement and diverse work experience has helped hosting the next wine dinner Thursday, There is a $50 registration fee, a flat monthly strategically position herself to be one of Houston’s top catering professionals. Her zest for life and fee of $125 whether you attend 1, 2 and/or 3 August 14th at 7pm in The Dining Room You didn’t have to be in the water to cool off at the HRC Pool Party on the Fourth of July. positive attitude are evident in Misty’s smile. practices/week, and we use swim equipment featuring Dick Vermeil’s wines. Members There was enough splashing provided to those on the pool deck with a refreshing shower (fins, paddles, pull buoy, and kick board). The will have the opportunity to meet Dick during a cannonball contest sponsored by the Youth Activities team. The kids had a great time registration form is at the HRC Fitness Desk. Vermeil in person and hear how the pro showing off their best Cannonball and of course.... splashing their families! BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY TODAY football coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, Contact our Director of Catering, Misty Schneider 713.464.4811 St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs got into making “award-winning” wines out of the Napa Valley region.

Employee Recognition Chef Bernard has created an elegant menu to complement Dick Vermeil’s deep TEAM CHAMPIONS: appreciation for crafting fine wines. TRX Suspension DANIEL HURTADO, Kitchen CAROLA MCNAMARA, Kids Club The wine dinner is $95/person and is Training SEASONAL CHAMPION: limited to 60 Uncork’d members. Please NADINE BALMACEDA, Youth Activities make your reservation for this event made possible by fellow Uncork’d Wine Society LEADERSHIP AWARDS: Tuesdays & Fridays 9:00-10:00AM members Robert and Olivia Pacini. There is ERIC TORRES, Fitness Department a 48-hour cancellation policy for this event. CARLOS CHAVEZ, Grill Captain Suspension Training bodyweight exercise Master Swim This is just another great example of the develops strength, balance, flexibility The Employee Recognition Program highlights Classes Uncork’d members collaborating and and core stability simultaneously. those employees within the Club who take Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays making the wine society a forum for wine- $15 Per Class initiative and exceed expectations within their job at 6:00-7:00AM lovers to enjoy! responsibilities. Congratulations! Wednesdays at 10:30-11:30AM

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CONGRATULATIONS MANTA RAY SWIM TEAM

Most improved swimmers as voted by our Age The Country Club Invitational Championships: 25 Breaststroke Group Coaches: 25 Backstroke 4th place Claire Dixon 6U Lucy Chung Warren West 2nd place Ivy Oliver 2nd place Grant Sperandio 7/8 Megan Moss Bill Moss 5th place Claire Dixon 3rd place McKenna Miller 9/10 Lauren Ziegenhorn Ben Ziegenhorn 3rd place Grant Sperandio 1st place James Klingberg - HRC RECORD 11/12 Emily Hardin Peter Blomquist 5th place Megan Moss 50 breaststroke 13/14 Alex Walsh Mitchell Griffiths 6th place Bill Moss 1st place Audrey Orange - HRC RECORD/ & Lumay Gomez 50 Backstroke CCL RECORD 4th place Marley Orange 25 Butterfly Outstanding swimmers as voted by our Age Group 3rd place Spencer Locascio - HRC RECORD 4th place Spencer Locascio - HRC RECORD Coaches: (This award is not just about speed or those 1st place Audrey Orange- HRC RECORD 50 Butterfly fastest, but it is about the whole swimmer--attitude, 4th place Tyler Presswood 6th place Marley Orange dedication, spirit, and sportsmanship) 25 Freestyle 5th place Tyler Presswood - HRC RECORD 6U Ivy Oliver Grant Sperandio 3rd place Ivy Oliver Girls 100 Freestyle Relay 7/8 Mckenna Miller James Klingberg 3rd place James Klingberg 3rd place Marley Orange, McKenna Miller, 9/10 Marie Walsh Prescott Lau 5th place Marley Orange Audrey Orange, Marie Walsh - 11/12 Marley Orange Spencer Locascio 3rd place Spencer Locascio - HRC RECORD HRC RECORD 13/14 Audry Orange Tyler Presswood 50 Freestyle Boys 100 Freestyle Relay 1st place Audrey Orange - HRC RECORD/ 3rd place James Klingberg, Spencer Locascio, CCL RECORD Prescott Lau, Tyler Presswood - 4th place Tyler Presswood HRC RECORD