KenwoodKenwood Golf and CountryClub President: Todd Chamberlin June General Manager: Stephen Smith Club Manager: William Worrell 2008

Join us and celebrate Independence Day Sunday, June 29

Member Bar Reservations Required 5:00pm-10:30pm After 8:30pm Fireworks Only $25.00pp Peel & Eat Spiced Shrimp Bar 5:30pm-6:30pm For Reservations visit the website www.kenwoodcc.net Buffet Click on calendar, click on June 29 6:30pm-8:30pm Or call the reservation line 301-320-3000, x1214 Menu Reservations Close at 3:00pm Summer Salad Station Wednesday, June 25 Coleslaw-Potato Salad Walk-ins and additional guests on ~ the day will incur an additional Carving Station $25.00 charge per person Texas Style Brisket BBQ Ribs, Fried Chicken, Hot Dogs Corn on The Cob, Macaroni Cheese Adults $49.95+ Southwestern Style Baked Beans Children 6-10 yrs $24.95+ ~ 2-5 yrs $14.95+ Ice Cream Sundries & Watermelon

www.kenwoodcc.net 301-320-3000 FROM THE PRESIDENT

magnificent as the fitness center and we bit of the fairways last fall with all the want to get every detail right. improvement work and the cold wet fall We have increased security for the and spring are bringing the bent grass back outdoor pool. We added a photo ID slowly. John is doing everything he can to on’t blink. As usual, once entrance system. Members without photos remedy the situation. He is putting in bent we get going, the summer in the computer will not be able to get into sod and overseeding the areas that have DD seems to fly by so make the pool. Please don’t give the pool only partially come back. A little sure you take advantage of every activity. entrance staff a hard time, they are under cooperation from Mother Nature would be In addition to all the excitement of the orders from management to be strict. All of helpful. Thanks for all your thoughts and summer, we are starting to roll with plans this is for the safety of you and your emails on this subject. for the new golf complex. Please give family. Better a bit of administrative hassle See you on the links. serious consideration to the comments you than to take any chances on safety. Todd Chamberlin ★ make on your survey which is coming in Please accept my apologies for the the mail. This new facility will be as bald spots in the fairways. We killed quite a

Coming Events

Saturday, June 14 Friday, June 27 Camp Out on the Course Junior Triathlon

Sunday, June 15 Sunday, June 29 Father’s Day Independence Day Celebration

Monday, June 16 Friday, July 4 KidFit Summer Camp Begins Fun & Games at the outdoor pool

Tuesday, June 17 July 28, 29 and 30 Kenwood Social Bridge CCSDA Champs

Wednesday, June 25 Tableside Prime Rib Night

Editors: Nancy D. Rudy Patsy Weaver 2 BILL’S CORNER

am pleased to say it has been a Saturday, June 14. Please make reservations children (under age 21) to have their photos very busy time at Kenwood early, as we are limited to the first 60 taken on entry into the outdoor pool. II over these past few months. people. Our Independence Day celebration It is this time of year that we employ We had a very successful Mother’s Day, takes place on Sunday, June 29 and many people; our “summer help” without thank you to all who attended. It is always promises to be spectacular, always such a whom we could not fully function for the very rewarding to see so many members great fun-filled family day. summer. I ask you to please be patient with using the facilities and joining in the With June upon us, we are now in full them; they are here to assist us and it events. swing, with all of the club’s facilities usually takes a week or so for them to find I mention almost monthly to please operational. During this time, please take their stride and to find their way around the make reservations, in advance, for most big extra care when signing your receipts, we club. Should you encounter any problems, events to avoid disappointment. Making ask you to print your name as well as your please seek a manager on duty to assist you your reservations the week of will usually signature. Please check that it is your name with the problem. Please do not take it up mean that the seating time or location you and member number on the check. With all with the employee. would ideally like will be taken. You may units open and summer employees in place, Have a wonderful fun-filled, safe make reservations from the website or by mistakes do happen so please take a summer. calling the reservation number. You will be moment and check your receipt to be sure it See you around the Clubhouse. issued, for all events, a confirmation is correct, print and sign; thank you. For Bill Worrell number, please bring that with you. Camp your added comfort and protection, we ask Club Manager ★ Out on the Course will take place on all members, their spouses and their

NEW FOR OUTDOOR POOL SEASON 2008

Beginning this Season, “Sign-In” requirements at the Kenwood Club’s Outdoor Pool Front Desk will be enhanced so as to “mirror” the sign-in procedure in place at the front desk of the Club’s Fitness Center. Please, if you and your family’s individual photos, as provided by staff at the Fitness Center, are not yet in the Club’s computer system, please take some time to stop by the Fitness Center Front Desk and have the necessary photographs taken so that they may be entered into the computer system.

Your attention to this request will speed your entry into the Outdoor Pool area by easing congestion and lines at the front desk located at the entrance of the Outdoor Pool. As always, all members and guests are required to sign the attendance register at the Front Desk of the Outdoor Pool.

Members wishing to avail themselves of Swim Instructors or swim lessons provided by Kenwood staff, only, are required to sign a Club chit. These charges will be reflected on the member’s Club Account. Cash payments for services are prohibited.

3 BOARD OF GOVERNORS By Bob Borsari Golf Representative

the Sunporch. We have a Lounge, but the simple standard, collared shirts and long dress code also referenced a Grill. None of pants for gentlemen and comparable attire us was able to identify a Grill. So, our first for ladies (no jeans). We debated at some recommendation was to change the names length requiring coats, but ended up of the rooms to make them more intuitive. rejecting the suggestion, although coats are We recommended that the Terrace Room be encouraged. ell, the BOG finally called the Dining Room, and that the State We did not suggest any changes to the adopted a report Room and the Sunporch jointly be called code for the patio and did not change the recommending to the the Family Dining Room. We did not list of prohibited items in the clubhouse. BoardWW of Directors revisions to the dress propose any changes to the Lounge or the We did clarify that the golf halfway house code. I will not quote the recommendations Fireside Room. is part of the golf course and subject to the directly because I do not want to add to the The code contained minor distinctions golf dress code. confusion if the Board of Directors changes in the dress requirements for, variously, the Finally, because we adopted the tennis the wording. The final code should be Lounge, lobby, State Room, Sunporch, and and golf dress codes, we will require that published shortly, but I do want to explain bowling alley. To reduce this complexity, both the golf committee and the tennis our thinking on several issues. we recommended one standard for the committee (as well as the fitness center We had been receiving a small but entire clubhouse, excluding the Dining committee) no longer have the unilateral persistent number of complaints about Room, and a second for the Dining Room authority to change their codes. Any violations of the dress code. As a result, we proper. In the clubhouse, which includes proposed change must be submitted to the decided to look at the existing code and the lobby, Lounge, Family Dining Room(s), BOG and, if adopted, sent to the Board of after doing so concluded that it was and bowling alley, we recommended golf or Directors for final approval. confusing and too complex. So, although tennis attire including Bermuda shorts. We Finally, we encourage comments from we did not recommend any drastic changes, did not make any recommendations to the members on any of these changes or we tried to make the entire code more change either the golf or tennis dress codes. lack of changes. Just drop your suggestions intuitive and internally consistent. Basically, if an item is sold in either the in the boxes or go online and use the BOG The dress code was confusing because golf or the tennis pro shop, it can be worn suggestion link at the www.kenwoodcc.net it referenced room names that are not in in the clubhouse. web site. Any suggestions received are common usage. For example, the dining We recommended the largest changes taken very seriously by the Board of room was called the Terrace Room; the in the Dining room. We recommend a Governors. ★ family area was called the State Room and

ATTENTION MEMBERS: Members attending any of the club’s special events with parties of Sixteen (16) persons or more will have a 20% service charge automatically added to their food and beverage check. There are NO Exceptions to this policy.

This policy applies to, but is not limited to the following holiday celebrations: Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, The 4th of July Celebration, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year’s Eve.

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Glen match, the Kenwood A Team played hit the bridge and this time the ball goes Columbia in the third round. It is my policy out of bounds. Kent Peterson, who was not to mention the names of teams that do with me that day and who, if you recall, not win any points in its round. As a result, won a four ball match last year that I wrote By Bob Ott I have nothing further to report on that about a few times, decided that he would match. Columbia went on to make it to the remind me of my “Tin Cup” moment each he KGA golf season got off to a state finals where it lost to Baltimore time I played the hole after that day. Funny, great start on April 19 when we Country Club. Kent was also with me when I got my hole- T held our Opening Day If you looked carefully at your in-one but has chosen not to take the same T Kenwood bill this month, you may have approach when we play that hole. Tournament. The weather was ideal and we had a nice field of 56 players, including a noticed that I finally got my first hole-in- The Club Championship will be held few new KGA members. The format was a one, on hole number 3 at Kenwood. I had on Friday-Sunday, June 20-22. This is a shamble with two net best balls. The not been playing very well in the weeks month earlier than we have held the winning foursome was comprised of Scott leading up to my ace. In fact, a few days tournament in past years. The Club Bush, Lyndon Boozer, Ken Pepper and before, I had my first lesson with Rod in Championship is a match play event. The Derwin Kim. Their score was 127. Also at about three years. I had been pulling my format for the Championship Flight differs 127, but losing out on a match of cards, iron shots to the left and he fixed my from the format for the other flights. The was the team of Bruce Vinik, Paul Mogin, problem in about five minutes. Three days Championship Flight will consist of 16 Dick Crone and Dick Brown. Taking third later I got a hole-in-one on one of the players who will play at scratch. The with a score of 128 was the team of Ray straightest iron shots I have ever hit. defending club champion and the defending Theim, John Bohraus, Mike McGuire and Coincidence or cause and effect? I’ll let Diffenbaugh champion (who this year are Howard Anderson. Our fourth place team you decide, but I am sure that without the the same person, Jon Orchin) automatically also with a score of 128 consisted of Kevin lesson, my shot on hole number three qualify for the Championship Flight. All Mills, Kent Peterson, Chris Smith and would have been in or near the left bunker other players must qualify for this flight. (If Geoff Marshal. Fifth place went to the team rather than in the hole. you are interested in qualifying, please of John Gregg, Tom Reckford, Mike You may have noticed that from time contact the Pro Shop or consult the KGA O’Flahavan and David Ward, which also to time in this column I take pleasure in Program on the Club’s web site for the had a score of 128. As you can tell from the kidding my friends about strange things rules on qualifying. The deadline for above scores, the tournament was very that happen to them on the golf course, qualifying is June 17th.) The players in the close and required a number of tie breakers whether good or bad, and they do a great Championship Flight will play their first to determine the order of finish. Thanks to job in providing me with material! A few round on Friday afternoon. The winners Mike McGuire, who was the event manager weeks before my hole-in-one (I mention from that round will move on to the second for this tournament. that again purely for contrast), I had an round to be held Saturday morning. The The Kenwood A Team continued its interesting adventure on hole number 17. losers of the first round will comprise the winning ways against a tough team from Given my predilection to comment on the first flight for the tournament; there will be Hobbits Glen Golf Club, scratching out a mishaps of other players, it would be no consolation flight for the Championship 1 1 Flight. The first round for the first flight 9 /2 to 8 /2 victory. All of the matches were inappropriate for me not to mention my very close with no team scoring a 3-0 own (and I would not get away with will also be played on Saturday morning. shutout. At home, the team of Quinton omitting it anyway). I hit a good drive Winners of the Saturday morning matches Saum and Dick Schmidt and the team of down to about 20 yards from the bridge and will move on to the next round to be held Kyle Trent and Jon Orchin each won two decided to be aggressive and go for the Saturday afternoon. Winners of the points in their matches, while the team of green with my second shot. As you Saturday afternoon matches will play in the 1 finals on Sunday, with those remaining in Bernie Nunez and Larry Martone won 1 /2 probably know, the terrain near the bridge 1 1 the Championship Flight playing 36 holes points. This gave Kenwood a 5 /2 to 3 /2 lead. slopes downward. I hit my hybrid club, but In the away matches, the team of Greg I caught it thin, the ball hit the bridge for the overall Club Championship, and Bremer and Jack Read and the team of squarely and came back behind me--I had those in the first flight playing 18 holes. 1 The remaining flights will consist of eight Chris Huebner and Bill Todd each won 1 /2 to duck to miss the ball. Now I am lying points, while the team of G. P. Penati and two in a Nassau match, so if I am going to players each and will play a slightly O.T. Gibbons won a crucial point in its help my partner, I have to get on the green different schedule. Their first round will be match, thus securing the victory for with my next shot, so again I decide to go on Friday afternoon, with the winners Kenwood’s finest. Following the Hobbits for it with my hybrid. Of course, again, I moving on to the second round on Saturday

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Dana Peterson and guest Sarah Trott de Seve were closest to the pin on #15. Straightest drive on #10 went to Lucy Keker and Patty Flynn - guest. Thanks to Mary Hanstad, Monica Hamrick and Judy Reidy for putting this By Ann Ittner together. The Ryder Cup was played on May e are finally getting some 7th. The black team won over the red team 1 1 decent weather in which to 47 /2 to 42 /2. The black team members were: play our tournaments. On Pat Browne. Bonnie Caldwell, Carolyn AprilWW 23 there was a small group who Clewell, Shakuntala Dhir, Alice Dewys, played for $5 each. One could throw out her Livia Johnson, Margaret Scott, Joanne three worst holes. I needed a few more to Spring Golf throw out, though. The winners were 1st (L-R): Ann Ittner - WDCGA Team Member, Betty Churchill, second Monica Hamrick, Harriet Moss, Alicia Sosman third, Bonnie Caldwell, fourth, Cynda Wilcox and fifth Mary Mayberry. The first Mini Member/Member Valdes and Cynda Wilcox. Everyone had a Member/Guest was held on Wednesday, great time and most want to do this again April 30 with 26 players. It was a chilly next year. We liked the format. Sorry not to day but everyone had a good time with a include everyone in the group photo. The District team matches have one more round at Argyle with Kenwood playing against Manor on May 15. Our ladies still have a chance as they are in fourth place as of now. (continued on page 7) KWGA Opening Day Gallery 6th Hole

Winners Mini Member-Member Member-Guest - April 30 (L-R): Dolores Royston, Liz Rogers, Nancy Rudy delicious lunch afterwards. The winners were Nancy Rudy, Elizabeth Rogers and Delores Royston and a blind draw with 136. Second place was taken by Kaye Mopsik, Dana Peterson and guests Sarah 2008 WDCGA Team Trott de Seve and Carol Webster with 140 (L-R): Theresa Shingler, Carolyn Clewell, Dana Peterson, Judy Perry, Kaye Mopsik who matched out Betty Churchill, Lucy Keker, Joyce O’Brien and Ellen Roche.

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MPG team matches are still in progress. MPG Division 11 and IV will be playing at Kenwood on May 14 with 72 players. A group of Kenwood lady golfers spent a few days in Sea Island in April playing golf and having a great time. (No husbands).They raved about the golf courses down there. Along for the ride were: Jan Fox, Sarah Funt, Priscilla Layton (former KWGA member), Kaye Mopsik, New KWGA Member Group enjoying Sea Island, Georgia in early April Dana Peterson, Roseann Rafferty and Margaret Scott (L-R): Priscilla Layton, Kaye Mopsik, Dana Peterson, Joanne Valdez. Roseann Rafferty, Jan Fox, Joanne Valdez and Sarah Funt In the first match against Bowie Kenwood lost 7 to 5. In the consolation round Kenwood lost to Maryland Golf and 1 1 Country Club 9 /2 to 2 /2. The Kenwood team members were Katie Bush, Kaye Mopsik, Harriet Moss, Kerry Murray , Ann Nichols, Susan Pepper, Dana Peterson, Susan Peterson, Cathy Picken, Camilla Rothwell, Theresa Shingler and Kay Tyler. Thanks to all these players for their fine representation of Kenwood. This is a tough league with many golfers with single digit handicaps. Don’t forget to sign up for events! All these are well publicized. KWGA Members

FATHER’S DAY ROOF GARDEN SURF & TURF COOK-OUT Sunday, June 15, 2008 5:00pm-9:00pm Roof Garden (Weather Permitting) Reservations Only Call the Reservation Line Adults – $28.95+ 6-10 yrs. – $14.95+ 301-320-3000 x1214 5 and Under – Children’s Menu Offered Or make your reservation from the website.

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By Dick Crone

fter April’s successful Opening Day Scramble, the AA Kenwood Seniors’ events rolled on. Kenwood Seniors participate in Kenwood Senior events and the many Maryland Interclub Seniors Golf Association (MISGA) events. MISGA offers one- and two-man division and state tournaments, special events such as Spring Fling, Fall Frolics, and Winter Fling, and “mixer” competitions. Mixers are team events, with golfers from a host club playing with golfers from a visiting club(s) in foursomes, usually playing in a two-net- best-balls format. This format fosters camaraderie among golfers from different clubs and gives MISGA seniors an Winning Team MISGA Mixer with Argyle and Chartwell opportunity to golf at other clubs. Now, on May 6 to the results of recent events. (L-R): John Maser, Pat Pellerin and visiting teammates On April 15, the Kenwood Seniors held their first-of-the-year MEMBER- 3RD - EARL GAYLER and guest On May 6, the Seniors hosted a MEMBER / MEMBER-GUEST better-ball Ken Touloumes - 66 MISGA mixer with Argyle and Chartwell. event, in which the not-yet-cut Kenwood The following Seniors met the challenge rough challenged the guests (and 4TH - JOHN BOHRAUS and and drove their foursomes to the top of the members). The Seniors who were ART ZEIZEL - 67 leaderboard in this two-best-balls event: responsible (in whole or in part) for the fine On April 30, the Kenwood Seniors performance of their partnership were: 1ST - JOHN MASER - PAT traveled to MONTGOMERY VILLAGE PELLERIN - net 116 1ST - JIM KASAB and guest Todd G.C. for a MISGA mixer. The Kenwood (See the nearby photo of the Kenwood Samperton - net 63 Seniors who were in the winners’ circle in winners’ foursome.) this net-two-best-balls event were: 2ND - MIKE URQUHART and 2ND - BOB BERISH - ROGER DICK CRONE - 63 1ST - TINK ALEXANDER - BOB HALBARDIER - TOM RECKFORD - BERISH - net 118 125 8TH - JIM KASAB - 123 3RD - PAT LANIGAN - On May 1, the Kenwood Seniors RAY THEIM - 118 traveled up I-95 to Catonsville, to 4TH - MIKE URQUHART - 126 ROLLING ROAD G.C., the challenging hilltop course with the stately clubhouse On May 8, the Kenwood Seniors overlooking Baltimore. The following traveled to NORBECK C.C. for a MISGA Kenwood Seniors contributed to their mixer in the off-and-on drizzle. (Hey, we’re winning foursomes in this two-best-balls tough!) The victorious Kenwood Seniors event: teams were: 1ST - no Kenwood golfers in the 1ST - MIKE PRENTISS - ALAN winning team - very unusual!! SMALL - net 126 (See the nearby photo of the Kenwood 2ND - MIKE McALLISTER - net 121 Winning Team winners.) MISGA M ixer at Norbeck C.C. 3RD - MIKE PRENTISS - MIKE (continued on page 9) May 8 URQUHART - 126 (L-R): Mike Prentiss, Alan Small

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2ND - DICK BROWNE - CRIS *** IMPORTANT*** TUESDAY IMPORTANT** TUESDAY, JUNE 22 SMITH - 129 JUNE 10 ** SENIORS’ LIPPITT ** SENIORS MEMBER-GUEST TROPHY (TWO-MAN TEAM MARK YOUR CALENDAR! for the 3RD - TOM RECKFORD - 130 TOURNAMENT) Seniors Member-Guest Tournament. GET 4TH - BILL NOONAN - 130 In choosing a partner for the June 10 YOUR GUEST PARTNER NOW, so he Lippitt Tournament, note that if you are can reschedule his family’s summer 5TH - DICK CRONE - ROGER among the lowest scoring two-man teams, vacation to play with you in this great HALBARDIER - 132 you will qualify for the MISGA Division event! ★ Closest to the Pin - #6 - KEN PEPPER IV Two-Man Tourney on July 8 at Argyle, leading to the State Finals on August 14 at Golf Quote: Note the upcoming events: Ocean Pines). “…never forget that golf is supposed Tues., June 3 - MISGA mixer at At the MISGA Division IV Two Man to be a game of relaxation; it should Kenwood w/ Norbeck, Bretton Woods, Finals (and the State Finals), the two-man take your mind off your work, your and Rolling Rd. team members will play at 90% of their mortgage, your income tax, and handicaps, as usual, but only if the spread Wed., June 4 - MISGA mixer at Holly introduce fresh and much more between their handicaps is 8 or fewer Hills serious problems into your life.” strokes; if the spread is more than 8, the — Stephen Baker (author of Tues., June 10 - KSGA LIPPITT team members will play at 80% of their “How to Play Golf in the Low 120’s”) TROPHY TOURNAMENT (Two- handicaps. (This is a USGA-recommended Man)*** procedure.) Therefore, AS YOU CHOOSE A PARTNER for the June 10 Lippitt, BE Wed., June 17 - MISGA mixer at AWARE of this new strokes “penalty” for Argyle teams with larger handicap spreads between Tues., July 2 - MISGA mixer at Univ. the partners. of Maryland

It is mandatory that all members have their photo taken at the Fitness Center in order to use the facility. These photos will be placed on RESERVATION file and used for identification purposes only. CANCELLATION POLICY Failure to comply with this policy may result in guest fee charges for use of the facility and/or suspension of your Kenwood’s 48-hour fitness center privileges. cancellation policy is in effect at all times for “reservation required” club events. Lost personal items will Cancellations must be received be held at the Clubhouse 48-hours prior to the front desk for 30 days. scheduled event start time. Failure to comply with this Items left longer than policy will result in full charge 30 days will be to your club account. donated to Goodwill.

9 TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008 9:00 A.M. SHOTGUN OUR PREMIER EVENT OF THE YEAR GIVE A FRIEND OR THREE A TREAT

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST LUNCHEON

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Sign Up at Golf Shop No Cancellations after July 18 NINERS

And very special thanks to the Co- Chairs of our Niners MM/MG Tournament held on May 1st! Kim Chester, Natalie DeVol and Juliette Lloyd worked their magic once again and arranged a terrific tournament for all of us! These ladies attend to every detail from the breakfast buffet to By Anne Marie Albertine the registration to the rules of play for the day and concluding with a great luncheon he Niners launched the playing and delightful prizes! The tulip club covers season on April 17th with a were the biggest hit and I’m sure we will be SCRAMBLE, which is one of getting lots of inquiries about where to get TT those! 1st Place went to Cathleen Dee, my favorite formats!! And we all enjoyed a Marcia Lehrman, Lucinda Marshall and spectacular morning of golf, one that surely Straightest Drive bodes well for the rest of the season! The Ruth Crone Judy Vandergriff, all receiving beautiful Vera weather was perfect and the Niners were Bradley bags from the stunning selection in full of enthusiasm, greeting new players the Golf Shop. Those fabulous tulip club and returning players with that very special AZALEA BOWL competition without covers were the 2nd Place prizes won by warmth that this group is known for! having the proper equipment to support my And I greeted my team from last year, efforts. More to come as I report to you Kim Longsworth, Laura Roulier-Conlan and from INSIDE the Azalea Bowl in the next Kelly Sullivan, sporting a brand new set of edition! Callaway clubs! Now I’d love to tell you that The results of the opening day scramble ditching my 36-year old set (I think they featured Ruth Crone, Marilyn Farrell, Arlene Klepper and Marcia Lehrman with a brilliant 1st Place finish, followed by Kim Chester, Karen Degerberger, Paula Ott and Estelle Woodcock in 2nd Place. Prize money was awarded and the winners are reminded to use their prize $$$ in the golf shop! Everyone enjoyed the luncheon that followed, and the comments I heard were very positive about having the buffet-style 3rd Place (L-R): Susan Hayes, Susan Lutz, service for a change! Thanks to everyone Sharon Stoliaroff,Barbara McMillan who made our first event so special!

2nd Place was a great place to be with these prizes! Karen Degerberger, Sheryl Fishman, Brenda Holt and Judy Regan (featured in our photo). may actually be older than the ladies I was 3rd Place honors and ever-so-practical golf playing with ) for the Callaways resulted in umbrellas went to Susan Hayes, Susan Lutz, an instant improvement in my game, but the Barbara McMillan and Sharon Stoliaroff. truth-in-reporting-oath I took precludes me And Barbara McMillan continued as the top from boarding that particular flight of fancy. prize winner of the day by winning “closest Indeed, that flight would be a whole lot to the pin” and “longest drive” and I do higher and farther than my results with the believe she had to arrange for special new clubs! But everyone says it takes a bit transport home with all her winnings! The of time to get used to them and, of course, prize for straightest drive was won by our more practice and some lessons would be a Membership Chair Extraordinaire, Ruth big help as well! But the clubs are great Crone and we all really appreciate her Lucinda Marshall, Kathleen Dee efforts to keep the Niners informed about the looking and I really appreciate Rod’s help in Part of our First Place Team for Member-Guest choosing them. And I could hardly venture upcoming events on the schedule and we into that rarefied atmosphere of the (continued on page 12)

11 NINERS (continued from page 11) now have almost 90% of the Niners e-mail really drizzling quite substantially. I have to June events include the 2-part addresses! We are one connected group of tell you that the Niners were shocked at our tournament for the Thompson Ball Cup and golfers! display of weather wimpiness and did not June 26th will be a FREE Guest Day! And I understand a special prize of rain hold back on the laughter, good natured the Azalea Bowl will be underway so look jackets is under consideration for a particular though it was. We’ve had our counseling for news next month! Best wishes to all the foursome of lively, enthusiastic but rain- with the weather wizards and we’re ready to dads in our lives for a most Happy Father’s challenged Niners (of which I am one but face the elements the next time, though we Day on the 15th! And do plan to juggle your the others shall remain nameless) who did are hoping for the remainder of the season to busy June calendars so you can .... not quite finish that day because it was be perfectly beautiful Thursday mornings! Take Time for Nine ! ★

Closest to Pin and Longest Drive Registration Table Tournament Chairs Barbara McMillan Arlene Klepper and Bonnie Loeb (L-R): Juliette Lloyd, Natalie DeVol, Lynn Hunter - Golf Pro, Kim Chester

POOL PATIO DINING AND BAR HOURS Beginning Saturday, May 31 Patio Dining Service Wednesday thru Sunday 12:00 noon-8:00pm Bar Service 12:00 noon-8:30pm

12 JUNE GOLF PROGRAMS

HALF DAY GOLF SCHOOL Sunday, June 1, 2008 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Spend some concentrated time working on your game. Program to include full swing, short game, pitching, sand play lunch and video analysis of your swing to take home. Fee: $200 Call the Golf Shop to sign up.

CHIPPING CLINIC Tuesday, June 3, 2008 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm A 90 minute clinic focusing on chipping skills to get you closer to the pin, and lower your scores. Fee: $40. Call the Golf Shop to sign up.

WELCOME TO GOLF CLINIC SERIES June 10, 12, 17, and 19 10:00-11:00am Thinking about taking up golf? Start with this series that covers an introduction to the golf facility, basic skills in full swing, putting, chipping, pitching, rules, and on-course etiquette necessary to play the game. Fee: $140. Call the golf shop to sign up.

FATHER/CHILD CLINIC – Putting/Chipping Saturday, June 14, 2008 1:00pm-2:30pm Spend some time together working on your short game skills. Fee: $40 per person

JUNIOR GOLF Summer Program starts in June! Stop by the Golf Shop to pick up your registration forms and information packet.

KGA (continued from page 5) morning and the losers moving on to move on to the finals to be held on Sunday exciting golf, coming close to matching the consolation flights also on Saturday morning, which will be 18 hole matches. atmosphere of a PGA tournament. The morning. (There will be no Saturday I strongly urge you to attend the gallery last year numbered close to 100 afternoon round for players not in the Championship Finals on Sunday, at least people by the end. ★ Championship or first flights.) The winners the final 18 holes. This is always very of the Saturday morning matches will then

13 KENWOOD 2008 JUNIOR TRIATHLON REGISTRATION Beginning Memorial weekend, you will be able to sign up for the 2008 Junior Triathlon. All Kenwood athletes 14 and under are eligble to participate.

DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008 Any changes to the schedule below will be posted to the website beginning Friday, June 20 under “What’s New”.

Registration boards will be posted outside the tennis shop, the entrance to the outdoor pool and near the first tee. Please select three sports to participate in: golf, tennis, bowling or swimming.

The day will begin at 7:30am for those that choose golf. If bowling or tennis is your first choice you will begin at approximately 9:00am. The final event will be swimming which will take place at 11:30am.

Immediately following the swimming, we will celebrate on the patio with lunch and awards ceremony.

Please include an email address with your name so that we can confirm your participation and schedule your events. This is a great day to take advantage of all that Kenwood has to offer and show off your all around athleticism.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Dan Barry at [email protected] and don’t forget to check the website for changes beginning Friday, June 20.

14 WHAT’S ALL THE RACKET

By Sharon (Schara) Lewis Sharon Tompkins, Lisa Dunner, Carol • Women’s Drop-In Clinic & Stroke Of Tompkins Wood, and Bob and Ellie Chartrand, The Week Drop-In Clinic: Times and attended the ceremony renaming The Cabin dates of these clinics are not yet set. t is with great pleasure that John Tennis Center in honor of Pauline Betz Please check with the pro-shop or the I begin this journey with Addie. Billy Jean King presided over the bulletin board for updates. ceremony commemorating Pauline Betz you in reporting the past, You can also join the Ladies Singles II Addie’s professional career and contribution present and future news of Kenwood Ladder and/or Ladies Doubles Ladder. to the sport of tennis. The 1946 World’s tennis. Please email me at Ladder rules and challenge sheets are posted Number 1 player has won 6 grand slam titles [email protected] outside the Tennis shop. including 4 US Open Singles Titles and with any pictures or information you For those that are more competitive, Wimbledon’s Women’s Singles Title where want included in the column. Kenwood has 6 inter-club Ladies’ day teams she did not lose one set. Addie was the ranging in all ability levels that compete in Mark Your Calendars: driving force behind the construction of doubles on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays There are lots of fun tennis events at Cabin John Indoor Tennis Center, renamed and Fridays on Courts 7-11 from 9:30 until Kenwood this summer! the Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center, which noon. Kenwood also has 4 evening Ladies’ opened in 1961. Addie taught tennis and Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22: Doubles POTWELL Leagues. managed the facility for more than 20 years. Mixed Doubles Championships: (continued on page 16) Grab a partner and sign up to play. This About 55 tennis players officially is a competitive yet fun event. opened the Kenwood outdoor tennis season on April 26. Congratulations to the Opening Friday, June 27: Day Doubles Round Robin Champions Junior Triathalon Ramon Barquin, Martha Donnelly, Jane Cabin John Indoor Tennis Center Juniors compete in three of four sports; Hermansen & Larry Holt. A very special Renamed: tennis, swimming, golf and bowling. This is thanks to Melissa Philips for organizing this the Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center an all day event with refreshments and event that was enjoyed by all who awards at the end of the day. participated. Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 18, 2008: Around the Courts: Junior Club Tournament: Come out and watch the Friendship The 5 week Junior tennis program ends Cup. Kenwood will be hosting this women’s with this round-robin tournament which singles and doubles competition which determines which players will represent features top ranked Mid-Atlantic and Kenwood in the Junior Tennis Country Club Canadian senior players on Friday, June 6th Championships on July 14 - July 16. from 1:45 - 5:00 p.m. and then again on Saturday, July 12, 2008: Sunday, June 8th starting at 9:30 a.m. Davis Cup There many opportunities at Kenwood Players are divided into evenly matched to meet new players and get into the swing teams that represent different countries (i.e. of things. You do not need to sign up for the (L-R): Jack Schore, Carol Wood Australia, France, Italy & USA). Countries following events in advance, just show up and Pauline Betz Addie then play each other in this doubles round with your racket and come out and play: robin. This event ends with a delicious • Mixed Doubles Drop-in (4 courts) on catered lunch. Wednesday evenings from 6:00 -7:30 Saturday, July 19, 2008: p.m. Parent-Child Tournament • Men’s Doubles Drop-in (4 courts) on This round-robin event has two flights. Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The Black tournament is for the novice/ beginning-low/intermediate level and the • Senior Thursdays Doubles, (4 courts) Orange tournament is for the high/ both men and women, are held on courts intermediate-advanced level. 9&10 from 9:30 - 11:30. In the News: • Men’s Drop-In Clinic: Saturday morning On May 1, 2008, many of Kenwood’s from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. (L-R): Pauline Betz Addie with finest tennis players including Fred Drilling, Billie Jean king

15 WHAT’S ALL THE RACKET (continued from page 15)

The Men’s Montgomery Interclub Senior tennis League (MISTL) matches are on three The Pro’s Corner by Danny Omabe courts on Wednesday and Thursdays from 1-2:30. The Men’s Burgundy and Gold Teams have Tennis Tip: Try Cardio Tennis started their competitions for the spring as well. What is Cardio Tennis? Stop by the tennis shop and speak with Chris Furnas, our Head Tennis Professional, Cardio Tennis is a new fun group whom will be happy to help you find the team that is right for you. activity featuring drills to give players of all Kenwood continues to be a great place for Juniors to learn tennis, develop their skills and abilities an ultimately high-energy workout. compete. Cardio Tennis is taught by a teaching pro and includes a warm-up, cardio workout, Summer Tennis Camp and a cool down. Cardio Tennis is the best June 16, 2008 and ends August 22, 2008 (bi-weekly sessions), 8-10:00 a.m way for players to get in shape while Advanced Tennis Program improving their tennis skills. Most June 16 - July 14 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Daily Hitting Sessions importantly, Cardio tennis is more fun than working out in a gym. It is a tennis workout Kenwood Jr. Team Program designed to make you burn fat all day. June 16 - July 18: This is a comprehensive 5 week, 5 days a week program. Monday 12:00 or 1:00 p.m. Matches against other clubs Benefits of Cardio Tennis: Tuesday 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Organized Play The participants are consistently Wednesday 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Drill sessions for intermediate elevating their hear rates into the aerobic 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Drill sessions for advanced training zone. Cardio Tennis is much more Thursday 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Organized Play fun than working out on a machine or doing Friday 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Interclub practice/Interclub Matches other fitness activities. And the Cardio By combining the Advanced Tennis Program with the Kenwood Jr. Team Program, junior Tennis curriculum is taught within a group players will have a full day of tennis starting at 10:00 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. daily. fitness setting designed to be truly action packed with a little tennis and a lot of running. Other News: The Tennis Committee requested that members be reminded that they MUST sign the register at the Tennis Desk and must Sign-In their guests before beginning to play. Tableside Prime Rib Night Non-resident members, guests, and all “S” members are subject to guest fees which are $10 per person on weekdays and $12 per Join us on Wednesday June 25 person on weekends and holidays. A member may not sponsor more than three 6:00pm–9:00pm guests on a day and must be present with his/her guests. No person may be a guest more than twice a month. Members who do Hand Carved at your table. not sign-in their guests will be charged a $50 # Experience the elegance fine. of table side service Reservations Recommended 301-320-3000 x 1278

16 INDOOR TENNIS FEES 2008-2009 SEASON

Unless we hear from you by August 11, 2008, we will automatically renew your Indoor Tennis Contract for 2008-2009 Season. This year, the season will begin on Sunday, October 12, 2008 and end on Saturday, April 18. The contract amount will be billed in full on your August 31 statement. Please call the membership office, 301-320-3000 ext. 1217 should you have any questions. 2008-2009 fees are as follows:

CONTRACT SPOT TIME TIME 27 WEEKS (HOURLY FEE)

WEEKDAYS 7:00-8:00 am $500.00 $30.00 8:00-12:00 noon $880.00 $40.00 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. $790.00 $40.00 6:00-9:00 pm $982.00 $44.00 9:00-10:00 pm $800.00 $37.00

SATURDAY 7:00-8:00 am $500.00 $30.00 8:00-5:00 pm $982.00 $44.00 5:00-10:00 pm $800.00 $37.00

SUNDAY 6:00-8:00 am $500.00 $30.00 8:00-5:00 pm $982.00 $44.00 5:00-10:00 pm $800.00 $37.00

OUTDOOR POOL For safety reasons, baby strollers are prohibited within the outdoor pool area.

17 Tennis Opening Day SWIM & DIVE

By Monica Barry

he 2008 summer season is their best to place those swimmers in the wonderful competitions while you dine at officially open! The outdoor earliest dual meet. the outdoor patio. The team members are TT pools are beautiful, clean and The Splash party is Tuesday, June 17. very skilled and the diving is beautiful. As inviting! It is the best time of year as we This is a swim and diving team function. we head into the Summer Olympics, head into the 56th year of the C.C.S.D.A. Only registered members of those teams are spectators can learn all the swimming and summer swim and dive league. Welcome to invited to this event. Parents are encouraged diving lingo you will hear about during the all of our newest Kenwood members and to attend with the younger team members Olympic games. Maybe there is even a welcome back veterans. This year promises as it is held in the Racing pool and little future Olympian in our midst! to be an exciting one! ones cannot stand in the deeper water. Results from our June competitions Practices for both swim and dive Swimmers and Divers may bring Super will be reported in next month’s newsletter. teams have begun. The practice schedules Soakers, rafts, noodles, floats and boats! Be sure to check the bulletin boards around are posted on the team bulletin boards and There will be plenty of supervision. Parents the outdoor pools for up-to-date are available to members upon request. be prepared to get WET! information! If a member did not receive an Orange Our first swim meet will be a “B” Happy Summer everyone. Calendar, please see a member of the pool Meet against Edgemoor Club at Kenwood HUBBA HUBBA! ★ staff for a copy. All the pool rules and on June 19. A “B” meet indicates that regulations, hours of operation and meet swimmers who are not in the top 4 of an schedules are included in this calendar. It is event will be given a chance to swim that a “must have” for the summer! event and improve his or her time. Any Handicap Access to the Private swimming and diving lessons swimmer who missed the Time Trials will Pool & Patio are available to all members of the club. also be given the opportunity to swim All persons that require Please see a member of the coaching staff events at this meet. The first “A’ meet will handicap assistance to to schedule lessons. The times are flexible be against Congressional on June 24. This and the instructors will work with members meet is for those swimmers that have the the pool & patio area on an individual basis. top 3 or 4 times in each event. please go directly to the The month of June is a busy one for Congressional is a great team and the meet Front Desk. The our teams. Developmental practice starts will be close. We will need all of our Clubhouse Front Desk June 7. Swim Team Time Trials are cheerers on hand for this meet. There will personnel will assist you. Saturday, June 14. This is an important be a dinner and dance following the meet for team members as it provides a competition, so bring your dancing shoes! baseline for our competitive team. If a The Dive team starts with swimmer has to miss this meet, please see competitions on June 23 and June 25. Even one of the coaches. The coaches will do if you don’t have a diver, please enjoy the INDOOR POOL HOURS EFFECTIVE SATURDAY, MAY 24 MIXED GOLF THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 By Mary Woodford and Jim Leslie Monday-Friday 6am-12:30-pm and 4:30pm-7:30pm he first event of the 2008 Kenwood Mixed Golf season – the Isabelle Kelley May Bowl – was contested on Sunday May 4th. A perfect day greeted a large field of Saturday and Sunday TT 48 contestants – permitting twelve 4 person teams to compete for the trophy under 8am-12pm a format where the best two net balls on each hole were counted. For more information regarding The winners with a remarkable score of 117 (23 under par) were KGC Chair Dana aquatic programs or if you have any Peterson and her husband Kent and KGC Vice Chair Bob Ott and his wife Paula. questions about swim times or In second place with 122, putting on a strong defense of their 2007 title, were Ellen activities, please email Rob Smith, Roche and Mark Yecies with new partners - Theresa Shingler and Greg Bremer. the Aquatic Director at Third place, after a match of cards at 125, was taken by Sally and Richard Skillman, Sue [email protected] or Shapiro and Jim Leslie. call 301-320-3000 ext. 1238 The next Mixed Event is Twilight with a 5:30pm shotgun start on Friday May 30th. # DOWN THE FAST LANE

By Mary Ann Lynch BOWLING ALLEY CLOSURE

s of this writing, Summer The Bowling Alley will be closed until September 12 Bowling will begin on except for Summer Bowling. AA Wednesday, June 4th at 7:30 and continue for eight weeks. We have at least six teams so far, but would like to Bowling parties may be booked during the summer months. have eight teams. We would welcome some Please call John Jennings, Bowling Manager, more new bowlers as I said in last month’s 301 320 3000 ext. 1293 for information. article. Please contact me (301-251-0581) to sign on or with any questions about this fun, relaxed event. These pictures were taken by Russ Tilley at our awards banquet on April 20th. ★

Watch for the return Winning Team Top Bowler (L-R): Steven Devol, Nonnie Conway, Diana Saum of the Bick Walleigh, Keith Kendrick Junior Bowling Program Fall of Mary Frances Havenstein and Marge Wydro Cecilia Tibery and Diana Saum 2008, ages 7-14.

Orlando Lobo, Marilyn Farrell, Ellen Mawhinney Tom Lynch, Sr.

20 FROM THE SPA

By Carrie Corey, Spa Director requests of our members. Our massage at all, but the fact is that the sensation varies services are being utilized by many to from point to point and from person to alleviate pain and discomfort, as well as to person. Some people feel a little pain as the ccording to Dorlands recover from the many stressors of our busy needle is inserted, but most feel no pain at Medical Dictionary 26th lives. What many are still surprised to hear is all. Once the needles are placed, some AA edition, “Health is a state that we have acupuncture available at experience heaviness, numbness, tingling or of optimal physical, mental and emotional Kenwood. a dull ache. During the treatment some also well-being, not merely the absence of Acupuncture is a well established experience a sensation of energy spreading disease and infirmity.” It could also be said means to address a wide array of common and moving around the needle. This is called that health is a pursuit rather than a ailments of the mind and body. Practitioners the “Qi sensation”. All these reactions are destination for most if not all of us. To that of acupuncture and Chinese medicine have good and a sign that the treatment is end, we often seek out the path that we feel used this noninvasive medical system to working. After the treatment most feel either will get us as close to health as possible. diagnose and help millions of people get energized, or experience a deep sense of We become easily satisfied with our health well and stay healthy. Acupuncture utilizes relaxation and well-being. In any event the the placement of energy beacons (ok they tiny, single-use, sterile needles should not partly because our expectations are not very are actually tiny needles) to help balance and keep you away. high, and many of us have learned to live regulate the flow of Qi (chee) throughout the Over the years I have seen almost as with a certain level of pain, discomfort and body. The unobstructed flow of energy/Qi is many different complaints as patients, but limitations. that which protects the body from illness, there are a few guidelines and factors that At Kenwood we are very fortunate to pain, and disease. will influence the number of treatments have many ways to help achieve a healthy Many things influence the quality, needed, as well as the frequency. Some mind and body. Perhaps it is found walking quantity, and balance of Qi. Physical and people experience immediate relief; others the beautiful grounds while playing 9 holes emotional trauma, stress, lack of exercise, may take months or even years to achieve of golf after a difficult day, or enjoying the overexertion, seasonal changes, diet, results. Chronic conditions usually take company of family and friends as a tennis accidents or excessive activity can lead to a longer to resolve than acute ones, and the ball is launched across the net for a blockage or imbalance of Qi. Normally severity and duration of the problem, along wonderful doubles match. Maybe you enjoy when this imbalance occurs, the body with your constitution and quality and the meditative, rhythmic nature of lap bounces back, returning to a balanced state quantity of your Qi are all factors that play a swimming in the pool, or the challenge of a of health and well-being. When the roll in your healing. I usually suggest spinning class or a self designed workout. disruption is prolonged or excessive, or if patients commit to a weekly treatment for Whatever your pleasure, the addition of Spa the body is in a weakened state, then illness, one month at which point we will re- offerings can be an amazing addition to your pain or disease can set in. evaluate and make a decision how best to routine or a regular stop to help fine tune, The most common reason people proceed. relax, rejuvenate, or repair your body and choose not to try acupuncture is because of If you have other questions about mind. the needles. I have often discussed with acupuncture, the Spa, our therapists, or other It is common knowledge that massage patients, what could the needles be called services please feel free to stop by in person is available at Kenwood, and may I say, that would not evoke such a visceral or ask that we call you when we have a some exceptionally capable therapists are response, and names such as energy moment. Appointments for massage as well available to you. We have expanded hours to beacons, Qi antennas, or Qi regulating as acupuncture can be made with the Fitness be available to as many as possible, and with devices have emerged. I would not be Center Front Desk Staff. advance notice, we can usually meet special truthful if I said that the needles do not hurt Hope to see you soon! ★

Sunday Brunch will cease for the months of July and August, returning Sunday, September 7. Lunch service will be available as usual.

21 KIDFIT HAPPENINGS

Please make your reservation for any of the events listed below with the Fitness Center front desk, 301 320 0397. For additional information, please email Adriane Allen, [email protected].

KidFit Calendar for June

WEEKLY HOURS Golf camp weeks are as listed below. Monday through Thursday This is a full day camp and includes six, 8am-1:30pm one-hour sessions of golf per week. 4pm-7:30pm All instructors are Kenwood Pros and the Friday and Saturday ratio is 1-4 for every session. Only eight (8) 8am-1:30pm campers are accepted per week! Week #2 June 23-27 Father’s Day Craft Week #3 June 30-July3 Saturday, June 14 Week #4 July 7-11 10am until 12 Noon Week #5 July 14-18 Snacks Included - $10 per person Inclusive Camp Topics Putting Range (fundamentals of swing) Chipping Summer Camp: Range (full swing irons) Registration forms are Pitching/Sand available on the website. Range (full swing wood/irons) Choose from: Golf Dress Code is to be observed KidFit Day Camp Ages 4 and up at all times for the clinics. Golf shirt with Toddler Half-Day Camp Ages 3-4 collar, khaki shorts are examples. KidFit Golf Camp – Ages 8 and up No denim, swimsuits, t-shirts, or gym shorts allowed. Shirts must be tucked in Weeks Available – Weeks are filling up fast and hats worn forward. so don’t delay, register your child or children today: Instructors Steve Papanek Week # 1 June 16-20 Class A PGA Assistant Golf Professional Week # 2 June 23-27 Week # 3 June 30-July 3 Lynne Hunter Week # 4 July 7-11 Class A PGA/LPGA Assistant Golf Professional Week # 5 July 14-18 Kyle Trent Week # 6 July 21-25 PGA Apprentice Assistant Professional Week # 7 July 28-August 1 Geoff Montross Week # 8 August 4-8 PGA Apprentice Assistant Professional

22 Have your next party at KidFit. We have a large selection of craft CHILD CARE and theme parties AT KIDFIT from which you may Reservations are choose.We also offer Recommended Indoor Splash Parties. 301-320-0397 Call Adriane Allen Special hours are at 301 320 3000 ext. 1234 or available by request. email, [email protected] Call Adriane to discuss your special needs. for more information.

CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL POOL PARTIES SNACK BAR HOURS Please call Robert for availability at Through September 8 301-320-3000, ext. 1238 10:00am-7:00pm or email [email protected] Monday 12:00noon-7:00pm Extended Hours Parties may be booked for Swim Events Mondays through Thursdays only!

Sunday Brunch More Selections… Carving Station New Design ૽ New Time Omelet & Belgian Waffle Station 10:30am-1:30pm Featuring Mini Belgian Waffles & Waffle Boats With Assorted Toppings Bakery Basket-Fresh Fruit Station Plus Full Breakfast and lots more $24.95+ 6-10yrs $12.95 5yrs and under complimentary Call For Reservations 301-320-3000 x 1278 LOOKING BACK: HISTORY OF THE ROLLER SKATE

By Nancy D. Rudy roller skates available, he invented a new Over the many years we were friends type of roller skate. Dr. Plimpton she told me stories about her amazing configured the wheels in the quad pattern grandfather and shared with me her he other day I came across a we know today. Plimpton’s “rocking collection of artifacts, historical papers and picture of myself getting ready skates” allowed the first ability to turn in a skates. I will never forget the excitement I TT to roller skate. The first thing I smooth arc on roller skates. The boxwood felt when I held the skate prototype noticed was the string around wheels were mounted upon a rubber spring pictured below. my neck with a skate key suspension. Roller-skating backwards was I was privileged to know her father hanging from it. I’m sure you now also possible. James Plimpton’s Henry Richardson Plimpton, also an recognize the object. Anyone contributions in 1863 to roller skates were inventor. Henry Plimpton pioneered the use who skated had to own a skate the greatest leap in roller-skating since their of ball and roller bearings in many key. This multipurpose tool inception. Although his roller skates were a applications, including horse-drawn was used to attach roller skates major breakthrough in the evolution in carriages and roller skates. His design for a to shoes. roller-skating a major problem still existed. “silent wheel” skate incorporated three sets To skate we placed our shoe on the Wheels would wear out quickly as a lot of of ball bearings inside the wheel. For my metal platform with four medal wheels, friction was created between the wheel and 14th birthday he made a music box that I tightened a leather strap around the ankle, the skate axle. Plimpton’s solution was to cherished for many years. and used the skate key to tighten clamps add a brass ring seated between the wheel In 1991 Libby presented the National that grasped the soles of the shoes at the and the axle. To further eliminate the wear Museum of Roller Skating with her toe. The skate key also incorporated a and tear he applied lubrication to this brass collection of artifacts, historical papers and wrench, or wrenches, that were used to “skate bearing”. skates. Many of them bear Plimpton’s own adjust the skate to the user’s size and make In January 1863, Plimpton patented his labels as to the manufactures and patent other adjustments. four-wheeled roller skate that was capable date. I was invited to the ceremony but was As I looked at the picture I thought of turning. James’ efforts in the evolution of unable to attend. “Why don’t I write the story I always the design of roller skates netted him great Libby died in 2006 at the age of wanted to write”? I have a personal interest profit. He made $1 million from his patent ninety-seven! ★ in the history of the roller skate that I for those wooden skates. would like to share. Plimpton built a roller-skating floor in Skate Prototype Before I get ahead of myself let me the office of his New York City furniture tell you about the early history. No one is business and leased out his skates. He certain who first thought of putting wheels founded the New York Roller Skating on the feet. In eighteenth century Europe, Association (NYRSA) to promote the sport. skates with wheels placed fore and aft were In the summer of 1866, the NYRSA popular, though difficult to use. In 1823 leased the fashionable resort hotel, the Englishman Robert J. Tyers received a Atlantic House, in Newport, Rhode Island, patent for an inline skate that attached to and converted the dining room into a shoes. While workable, the skates were not skating area. This was the first roller- very popular. skating rink open to the public in the Although roller skates had been born United States. in Europe it took the ingenuity of an I first learned of the history of the American, Dr. James Leonard Plimpton roller skate while attending Alice Deal Source: National Museum of Roller Skating. from Massachusetts, the acknowledged Junior High from my favorite teacher, Ms. father of the modern roller skates, to Elizabeth (Libby) Plimpton, the revolutionize the sport. Frustrated by the granddaughter of James Plimpton. Libby inspired me to become a teacher. She was my mentor and life long friend.

24 Kenwood’s Annual Camp Out on the Course Saturday, June 14, 2008 7:00pm

$45+ for Adult and Child Additional Parent or Child $15

Call the Reservation Line at 301 320 3000 ext 1214

Come and join a family event under the stars at Kenwood. Pitch your tent on the golf course and enjoy an authentic camp cook-out with a camp fire, roasted marshmallows, s’mores and so much more. Cook-Out begins at 7:30pm. Complete your camp-out experience with a full breakfast buffet served on the Patio at 8:00am. This has become a Kenwood tradition that gets better each year. Games supplied. Please no scooters or field game equipment. Book early to avoid disappointment; limited to the first 60 people. Welcome, New Members Gianpiero Balestrieri David S. Krakoff John A. McCarthy

Candidates To Be Considered For Membership Candidate Sponsor Molly Finn Gustavo L. Bessalel David E. Schulman R. Charles Miller

The Admissions Committee and Board of Governors earnestly requests your assistance in providing pertinent information concerning the qualifications of the candidates and their families. Send all letters or correspondence to: ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE c/o Patsy Weaver, Membership Secretary In Memoriam Our sympathy is offered to the families of the following deceased members: Dr. John C. Crocker Mr. Nicholas S. Lakas Mr. Wilber Jackson Reed

Hours of Operation Sunday, June 29-Independence Day 11:00-2:00pm-Light Brunch served in the Terrace Room and Bar only

Early Closure Evening Festivities begin with Restaurant 2:00pm Member Bar-5:00m Outdoor Pool Lounge Area-2:00pm Children’s Activities-5:00pm Outdoor Pool-3:00pm Peel & Eat Shrimp-5:30-6:30pm Pool Snack Bar-3:00pm Buffet-6:30-8:30pm Patio Service- 1:00pm Fireworks begin at approximately Golf Range-1:00pm 9:30pm-9:45pm Golf Course-Play ceases on the 18th hole at 3:00pm Fitness Center 5:00pm

26 Grill Hours Main Line 301-320-3000 Golf Shop 301-320-3605 Monday Closed June “T” Time 301-320-4653 Tuesday-Thursday 11:30 am-9 pm Tennis Shop 301-320-3491 Friday 11:30 am-9:30 pm Fax 301-320-3006 Saturday 11:30 am-9:30 pm Sunday 10:30 am-9 pm 2008

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1234567KWGA Brunch Clubhouse KSGA Chamberlin Senior Tennis Closed MISGA #2 2nd Rd. 9:30-11:30 8:30 SG 8:30 SG Junior interclub Qualifying 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Brunch Private KSGA KWGA NINERS KWGA Camp Out Golf Event MISGA Div. IV Annual M/G 1st Rd M/G R.D. on the Qualifying 2-man 8:30 Thompson 2-Lady Golf Course Clubhouse Team SG TT Closed TT Senior Tennis

NINERS Kenwood 15 16 17 182nd Rd 19Men’s Club 20 21 Brunch Private WMGA KWGA Thompson 2-Lady Championship Kenwood Golf Event Senior Four-Ball Open Play TT 1st Rd. 1:00 SG Men’s Club Father’s Day 8:30 SG KWGA 5pm TT Championship Evening Cook-out Clubhouse Women’s Twilight Junior Golf Golf Rd. 2 Senior Tennis Closed Kenwood Etiquette TT 8:30 Social Bridge 9:30-11:30

KWGA Brunch22 23 24Diffenbaugh 25 26 27 28 Private Trophy Senior Tennis Jr. Triathlon Kenwood Golf Event 8:30 SG 9:30-11:30 Men’s Club Junior Golf #1 Junior Golf #2 Championship Clubhouse Instruction Instruction Final Rds. TT 8:30 Closed Tableside Prime Rib Night 29 30 FIREWORKS Clubhouse Closed Independence Day Celebration Independence Day Carnival Join us and celebrate on Sunday, June 29, 2008 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Featuring a Spectacular Fireworks Display And A Great Carnival Rat Race Tiki Island Rockwall Accelerator Double Lane Slide Dixie Twister Swing Ride Fire Truck Slide Face Painters Funnel Cake & Snow Cones & Popcorn DJ

Clubhouse will be closed on Monday, June 30.