The Club Times: July/August 2024

the Club Times

The Budweiser Clydesdales A JULY 4TH SPECTACULAR FAMILY EXPERIENCE

JULY/AUGUST 2024

Planning for the Future: Initiation Fees Increase on August 1, 2024 A letter from your Membership Co-Chairs

quality members, to ensure the advancement of our country club for generations to come. Since our membership is by invitation only, we rely on you to bring in new members who will be great stewards of our Club. We are looking for candidates who embrace our rich history of championship golf and contribute to a warm, welcoming environment where families create memories and friendships flourish. As we have previously announced, on August 1, 2024, there will be a 20% increase in initiation fees for all membership categories. The Jones membership will now be $120,000, with adjustments for Heisman, Legacy, and Associate categories accordingly. This initiation fee change reflects our dedication to maintaining and improving the exceptional facilities, programs, and experiences that define our club. We continue to provide unmatched service, craft unforgettable experiences, and expand our championship history. Heisman, Associate Heisman, and Legacy Heisman members: Now is the time to upgrade to a Jones Golf Membership before the fees go up. A 20% deposit is required to be placed on the External Waitlist, and all paperwork must be submitted by August 1, 2024, to take advantage of the current initiation fees. For sponsorship and candidate information, please reach out to Erica Smith, Membership Director, at esmith@aac1.org or call her directly at (770) 368-7702. Thank you all for your continued commitment to the Club! Cordially, Larry Delan & Laurie Ann Garrett Chairs - Membership Committee

Dear Members, We hope you are having a wonderful summer! The Club is gearing up for another spectacular 4th of July, and this year we are giving back to an organization that is close to our hearts. A portion of this year’s ticket sales will be donated to Folds of Honor, an organization that supports military families. As a thank you for your contribution, we will be hosting the Budweiser Clydesdales during this year’s July 4th celebration! This has been an exciting year at the Club, filled with fantastic events including the 30A party, Mother-Daughter Tea, and the Gentlemen’s Spring Invitational. We have also made several improvements to our facilities like our beautiful new pickleball stadium and the grand renovation of our Men’s Locker Room. In addition, our fantastic young athletes continue to enrich our incredible junior programming with excitement and determination. As of this month, we are only a year away from hosting the 2025 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, where we hope to see some of the young ladies on the National Junior Team who visited us for the inaugural U.S. National Development Program in early May. This tournament kicks off the three USGA Amateur Championships that will be hosted at Atlanta Athletic Club over the next decade. As you know, AAC is truly a special place and it is the Membership Committee’s mission that we continue attracting

membership news Welcome, New Members

Sales Executive at Reece. He received his bachelors in Public Relations at Bradley University. They live in Atlanta with their two children.

March

Sponsors: Mr. Michael C. Eddy, Mr. Christopher Eddy, Mr. Michael Eddy Jr. Mr. Eddy is Owner/Manager of the Wells Hospitality Group. He received his bachelor’s in Economics at the College of Charleston. Mrs. Eddy is Partner at Acadia. She received her bachelor’s in Art Management at the College of Charleston. They live in Atlanta with their two daughters.

Mr. Jason Bryant Jones Membership Sponsors: Mrs. Nicole Hansotia, Mr. Mark Scalese, Mr. Art Karalexis Mr. Bryant is President of Crosslink Life Sciences. He received his BBA at the University of Kentucky and his MBA at the University of Tampa. He lives in Sandy Springs with his two sons.

Mr. Winston Smith and his wife Maria Cristina Associate Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Bob Hatfield, Mr. William Nygaard, Mrs. Caroline Flanders Mr. Smith is CEO of The Redcliffe Group. He received his bachelor’s degree at Princeton University and his MBA at New York University. Mrs. Smith is an Associate Vice President at Berkley Life Sciences. She received her bachelor’s at Princeton University and her master’s degree at New York University. They live in Johns Creek with their two children.

Mr. Frank Gainey, Jr., and his wife Priscilla Associate Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Andrew Davis, Mr. Michael Reich, Mrs. Melissa Abraham Mr. Gainey is Executive Vice President of Amwins Group, Inc. He received his bachelor’s in Economics at East Carolina University. Mrs. Gainey attended the Art Institute of Atlanta and is a homemaker. They live in Chamblee with their two children.

Mr. Travis Butler and his wife Wendy Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Michael Drayer, Mr. Michael Nicklaus, Mr. Jason Huggins Mr. Butler is President of Butler Properties and Development. He received his bachelor’s in Economics at the University of Georgia. Mrs. Butler received her bachelor’s in Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina and is a homemaker. They live in Peachtree Corners with their two sons.

Mr. James Whitehurst and his wife Erin Associate Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. John White, Mr. Kane Whitehurst, Mr. Mark Whitehurst Mr. Whitehurst is a custom home builder. He received his bachelor’s in accountancy at Clemson University. Mrs. Whitehurst is a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual. She received her bachelor’s at Georgia College and State University. They live in Sandy Springs with their two children.

Mrs. Jamie McCurley and her husband Kilby Associate Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Buddy Flake, Mrs. Caroline Thompson, Mr. Tim Walsh Mrs. McCurley is the Head of Operations and Research at Systems Evolutions, Inc. (SEI). She received her bachelors in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and her Masters in Math Education at the University of Georgia. Mr. McCurley is a

Mr. Andrew Eddy and his wife Margot Legacy Jones Membership

membe r s h i p Apri l

Sponsors: Mr. Josh Nelson, Mr. Dave Tholen, Mr. Tim Moxness Mr. Ulloque is a Senior Account Executive at NCR Voyix. He received his bachelor's degree in Digital and Broadcast Journalism from the University of Georgia. Mrs. Ulloque is an Account Manager at Randstad. She received her bachelor's degree in Hospitality at Auburn University. They live in Johns Creek with their two children.

Dr. Sung-Yun Joe Woo and his wife Dr. Sora Kim Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Craig Henry, Ms. Jennifer Kauffman, Ms. Grace Starling Dr. Woo is Owner of Dunwoody Park Family Dentistry. He received his bachelor's degree at SUNY at Stony Brook and his D.D.S. at NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Kim is a Dentist at Dunwoody Park Family Dentistry. She received her bachelor's degree at UCLA and her D.D.S. at NYU College of Dentistry. They live in Dunwoody with their daughter.

Mr. Nick Donkar and his wife Lauren Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Vincent Camiolo, Mr. Jason Huggins, Mrs. Lisa McCain Mr. Donkar is a Partner at PWC, LLP. He received his bachelor's in Business Administration/Finance at Emory University and his MBA at the University of Georgia. Mrs. Donkar is a Nurse Practitioner at Georgetown Pediatrics. She received her Nursing degree from Georgetown University and her Masters of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University. They live in Atlanta with their two daughters.

Mr. Nicholas Eversbusch Legacy Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. John Crawford, Mrs. Katie Bridgers, Mr. Sean Cook Mr. Eversbusch is a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual. He received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance at the University of Georgia. His fiancée, Alexis Smith, is a Registered Nurse at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Scottish Rite. She received her bachelor's degree in Nursing at Augusta University. They are getting married in August.

Mr. Andrew Hoch Associate Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Jonathon Fausel, Mr. Kyle Hammond, Mr. Peter Fausel Mr. Hoch is an Account Executive at Service Now. He received his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He lives in Brookhaven.

Mr. Thomas Dillard and his wife Dr. Andrea Dillard Heisman Membership Sponsors: Mr. Scott Schoenberg, Dr. Lyndsay Head, Mrs. Tara Shaia Mr. Dillard is Owner of Shift Sports. He received his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science at The University of Oklahoma. Dr. Dillard is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist at Emory Specialty Associates. She received her bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Oklahoma, her M.D. at Oklahoma School of Medicine and did her Anesthesiology Residency at Emory University. They live in Johns Creek with their two children.

Mr. Cole Mannion Legacy Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Paul Mannion, Mr. Larry Delan, Mr. Tim McCormick Mr. Mannion is an Account Executive on the Partnerships team at Greenlight Financial Technology. He received his bachelor’s degree from Holy Cross. His fiancée, Hannah Grace Smith, is a Client Relations Associate at DAC Art Consulting and graduated from Samford University.

Mr. Lucas Ulloque and his wife Ashley Associate Jones Membership

In Loving Memory

April 13

Mark Woods

Harry Siebold April 24

Michael Marto May 18

golf

Recent Results

Golf Operation Hours GOLF COURSE: Tuesday - Sunday

SARGENT MEMBER-MEMBER Cal Couch & Ian Nadasdy won the Sargent Member-Member.

8:00 am - Dusk

GOLF SHOP: Tuesday - Sunday

7:30 am - 7:00 pm

DUFFERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR TOURNAMENT Mark Benefield won the Gross division and Neal Purcell won the Net division.

PRACTICE FACILITY: Tuesday - Sunday

7:30 am until 30 minutes prior to sunset

GOLF CARTS: Last Cart Out Last Cart In

1 Hour Before Sunset

at Dusk

MID-AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Kyle Hammond shot an impressive two-day score of 139 (-4) to win the Mid-Amateur Championship

Upcoming Tournaments

9 & 18-Hole Par 3 Tournament 9 & 18-Hole Lady-Pro 18-Hole Member-Member 18-Hole Bette Sims Championship

JULY 25

AUGUST 6 AUGUST 14 AUGUST 20 AUGUST 25 AUGUST 27

STABLEFORD CHAMPIONSHIP John Dwyer took home the title of Stableford Champion, scoring 89 points.

9 & 18-Hole Sunday Couples

9-Hole Championship

Maintenance Schedule JULY 8 - 22

Highlands Aerification Riverside Aerification

JULY 23 - AUGUST 5

SENIOR/SUPER-SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Chris Melhouse won the Senior Club Championship sporting a score of 145 (+2) Cal Couch went low, firing a score of 141 (-2) to win the NET Senior Club Championship Mark Benefield took home the title of Super Senior Club Champion with his two-day score of 149 (+6) Hill Griffin had a great two days, firing a score of 130 (-13) to win the NET Super Senior Club Championship.

Fantastic Shots HOLE IN ONE Logan Summy

Riverside, 3 Riverside, 3 Riverside, 6

Michael Aissen Mary Waymire

EAGLE Laura Jackson

Highlands, 3

nine-hole women’s golf

Sunday Couples April 28 Congratulations to our Sunday Couples!

1 ST PLACE NET (-11) *Scorecard Playoff* Gail & Gary Laney Keith Bergquist & Laurie Ann Garrett

Spring Golf Trip Our Spring Golf Trip kicked off in the charming city of Savannah complete with River Street dining followed by karaoke at McDonough’s. Next stop was picture-perfect Jekyll Island which included golf on courses Oleander and the historic Great Dunes. A heartfelt “thank you” to our trip committee members, Rachel Aissen and Liz Englert for their hard work and creative “Bags of Fun.” “Mar-Tee-Ni” Cleverly renamed "Mar ‘Tee’ Ni" from its original "Tee to Green," participants enjoyed engaging golf under beautiful skies. Play was followed by a curated luncheon, where members celebrated the day’s successes. Many thanks to Debby Carrig, Lori McIlroy, and Anna Walker, who made our annual event a standout occasion.

2 ND PLACE NET (-11) Fred & Dottie Cecil Dan & Nancy McVicker

3 RD PLACE NET: (-8) David & Amy Little Mark & Kim Alexander

CLOSEST TO THE PIN: Hole #3 - Nancy McVicker 1'7" Hole #6 - Mark Taylor 3'5"

UPCOMING EVENTS

Play Day: Riverside Par 3 Tournament 9 & 18-Hole Lady-Pro

JULY 2

JULY 25

AUGUST 6

Play Day: Highlands

AUGUST 13

Nine & Wine: Highlands

AUGUST 14

Sunday Couples: Highlands

AUGUST 25

Championship-Handicap: Highlands Championship-Handicap: Riverside

AUGUST 27

AUGUST 28

eighteen-hole women’s golf We are officially in “full-swing” of the 2024 AACWGA season! The last few months have given us fabulous weather, some incredible golf, and even more importantly - Fun Fellowship amongst our Members!

HOLE-IN-ONE! Mary Waymire made an amazing hole-in-one on Riverside #6 (113 yards, 7i) during her President’s Cup Match in April! RECENT EVENTS AAC – SUGARLOAF MATCH

A big “hurrah” to the winners of our first AAC and TPC Sugarloaf Match! The champions were Glenda Strong and Nanhe Ro, and Sugarloaf members Julie Jackson and Inseong Choi. Thank you to Mary Waymire for coordinating this event and for AAC to play at Sugarloaf in September! APRIL COUPLES GOLF Theresa and Brad Stewart and Janine and Cannon Berrong took 1st place gross in April Couples Golf. Also, congratulations to Debbie and Jay Boling and Sheri and Ken Smith, who won 1st place net.

TEAM PLAY We rounded out the month of May with a 2-day match play tournament highlighting our 70 years of Fun and Friendships on the golf course with an "I Love Lucy" themed tournament between the Lucky Lucys and the Eagle Eyed Ethels. Despite an extremely tight competition, the Lucky Lucys reigned supreme! A special "thank you" to Evelyn Vance and her committee for putting on such a fun filled event and to Mary Ramsey for hosting the team "Reveal Party" at her home. UPCOMING EVENTS JULY 3 Play Day JULY 16 -JULY 23 Game of the Week JULY 25 9 & 18 Hole Ladies Par 3 Combo Event JULY 30 -AUGUST 6 Game of the Week AUGUST 6 9 & 18-Hole Lady-Pro AUGUST 8 Stirling Cup at Druid Hills CC AUGUST 14 Member/Member AUGUST 20 – 21 Bette Sims Championship AUGUST 25 Couples Golf

DUTCH TREAT The ladies hosted guests for the Dutch Treat Tournament in the beginning of May. Faye Machen and her committee created a beautiful event to showcase AAC to our guests, and even had perfect spring day weather! Theresa Stewart and her guests pulled out the win in the net competition. Yutta McCants, Judy Bardis and their guests dominated the gross competition.

junior golf Recent Results PAR 3 MASTERS

Upcoming Events 2024 FALL FLYING EAGLES GOLF LEAGUE The AAC is proud to begin accepting registrations for our Fall Flying Eagles Golf League! This fun program brings a team atmosphere to golf and promises to be an educational, fun league that will provide a wonderful introduction to tournament golf for AAC juniors! All players that register will receive a team jersey and hat, 11 clinics, 7 matches and end of year awards and luncheon. The registration fee is $500 per player, and registration forms are available on the AAC website. Registration is available through the AAC Website Jr. Golf Page. 2024 FALL LITTLE BIRDIES LEAGUE The AAC is proud to announce our 2nd Annual Fall Little Birdies Golf League!! This fun program for ages 5 -7 will bring a team atmosphere to golf and promises to be an educational, fun league that will provide a wonderful introduction to golf for AAC juniors! No experience is required to join this league! All players that register will receive a team jersey and hat, 12 clinics, 7 matches and end of year awards and luncheon. The registration fee is $500 per player, and registration forms are available on the AAC website and in the golf shop. This league is limited to the first 48 children to be signed up, so be sure to get your spots quickly! Registration is available through the AAC Website Jr. Golf Page. The Par 3 Tour continues on all other Saturday & Sundays. Saturday tournaments feature a stroke play format with a noon start. Sunday tournaments feature a scramble format with a 2:00 pm. start. For these events, there is no need to sign up in advance, players can just show up at the tee. THE JR. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP | AUGUST 17-18 AAC’s annual Jr. Club Championship is August 17-18 on the Riverside Course! The format is individual stroke play on the Riverside Course, and we will have multiple age divisions available for participation. We hope you can join us for this fun event at 2:00 pm. THE PAR 3 TOUR JR. INVITATIONAL | AUGUST 3 Registration will be available roughly July 4th!

BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 1st Place – Andrew Couey – 52

GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 1st Place – Emma Veil - 55

BOYS 9-HOLE DIVISION 1st Place – Miles King - 32

GIRLS 9-HOLE DIVISION 1st Place – Margot Fallaize - 39

PAR 3 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP! GIRLS 9 HOLE DIVISION

Champion: Courtney Norris - 37 Runner-Up: Madelyn Pham - 38 BOYS 9 HOLE DIVISION! Champion: TomWells** - 28 Birdied First Playoff Hole for the win Runner-Up: Tres Izquierdo - 28 GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION Champion: Anna Norris - 50 - 4 under! Runner-Up: Emma Veil - 52 - 2 under! BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION Champion: Jack Gibbs - 50 - 4 under! Runner-Up: Miles Harrison - Kyle Huryn - 3 under!

2024 Summer Golf Camp Summer Golf Camp #4

July 2 - 3, 9:00 am-1:30 pm July 9 - 11, 9:00 am-1:30 pm July 16 - 18, 9:00 am–1:30 pm

Summer Golf Camp #5 Summer Golf Camp #6 Summer Golf Camp #7

July 23 - 25, 9:00 am–1:30 pm Summer Golf Camp #8 July 30 - August 1, 9:00 am -1:30 pm

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Our massage therapists are experts in their craft and will take away all your aches and pains with relaxing muscle therapies and a free aromatherapy oil upgrade. We offer 30, 60 and 90 minute massages and can focus on stretching, pain relief, relaxation or sport performance enhancement.

Nothing makes you feel as good as a fresh blow out for a special event! Ana and Marie provide the best styling services in town. In July and August, receive a free cut with any new color service!

Let our skin care experts customize a facial service that is perfect for you! Enjoy a lunchtime chemical peel, a Hydrafacial or an aromatherapy journey facial and receive a complimentary scalp massage!

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l ineup March/April 2024

The condensed guide to events around the club

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Event & Dining Guidelines For all Club Social Events, reservations can be made online or by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge at 770 - 448 - 2166 . All confirmed reservations are subject to the Club’s 72 -hour cancellation policy. Event Attire COUNTRY CLUB ATTIRE Acceptable dress for gentlemen includes blue jeans in good taste, tailored slacks or shorts, and golf attire. Comparable attire is requested for ladies. All shirts must have a collar. Athletic and tennis attire for both men and women and open toed sandals for men are examples of inappropriate attire. SPECIAL EVENT ATTIRE Acceptable attire for gentlemen includes dress slacks and collared shirts. Jackets are encouraged. All shirts must be worn tucked into pants. Comparable attire is requested for ladies. Blue jeans, athletic attire and open toed sandals for men are examples of inappropriate attire. Restaurant Reminders MERION • Acceptable attire is business/country club casual, which includes: collared shirts, banded collared dress shirts, or turtleneck shirts with dress slacks. Corresponding appropriate attire for ladies during these dining times is expected. Jackets are optional. Athletic attire is not permitted at any time in Merion. • Dependents thirteen (13) and older are permitted but must adhere to the Merion dress code and be seated at the same table as their parents or the supervisory adult. Children under thirteen (13) are not permitted. The exception for this rule is when the Merion is used for special club events seating (Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, etc.) ROYAL TROON GRILL, INTERLACHEN LOUNGE, PRIVATE ROOMS • Hoodies Only golf hoodies are permitted on either golf course, par 3 course, driving range/practice areas, or in the Clubhouse (except in the Merion) • Leggings/Yoga Pants Leggings are only permitted when worn under pants, shorts, skorts or skirts.

Around the Clubhouse In all areas, for all ages and for both genders, excessively tight, short or baggy clothing is not considered appropriate attire. Please remember to inform your guests and children of the dress code before coming to the Club. Jeans in good taste are permitted. No low, tight, baggy or faded jeans are allowed. Inappropriate Attire • Flip-flops and other open toe sandals (in any Clubhouse dining area) • Worn/stringy hems or ripped/torn parts on pants/ shorts • Hats or caps worn backward (in any section of the Club, including parking lots and/or golf courses) • Short shorts and tennis shorts • Tee shirts, gym clothes, and sweatshirts FOR GENTLEMEN Collared shirts or banded collar dress shirts are required for gentlemen; turtlenecks, jacketed warm up tops and pants are acceptable. Caps, hats and visors (in social and dining areas of the Club). FOR LADIES Appropriate blouses are required for ladies; turtlenecks, jacketed warm up tops and pants are acceptable. Leather or cloth open toe sandals are permitted. FOR ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN While the guidelines set forth for adults apply to children and adolescents in both dining areas, the Club will allow children under age 12 to dress casually, but in good taste, when dining in the Merion Dining Room or attending a formal Club function. Children age 12 and older must comply with the adult dress codes.

Complete Dress Code

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July

AUGUST 3 Junior Golf Invitational 2:00 pm Cake Decorating 2:00 pm

AUGUST 2 3 TGIF: Mystery Night 5:00 pm Barbecue Pickleball Party 6:00 pm

JULY 4 Patriotic Pickleball Party 9:00 am Pool Party 10:00 am & 1:30 pm

AUGUST 6 Ladies' Lady-Pro

AUGUST 2 7 9 Hole: Handicap Championship AUGUST 2 8 9 Hole: Handicap Championship

+June 27 Festival 5:00 pm +May 31

AUGUST 8 Tony Barnhart Book Signing

5:00 pm + July 10

JULY 12 TGIF: Arts & Crafts 5:00 pm Live Jazz 5:30 pm

AUGUST 14 18-Hole: Member-Member

September

AUGUST 1 5 Long Shadows Wine Dinner

SEPTEMBER 2 Labor Day Boat Regatta

6:30 pm +July 16

JULY 19 TGIF: Nerf Night 5:00 pm Summertime Pickleball Party 6:00 pm

AUGUST 16 Live Music 5:30 pm

AUGUST 17 Junior Club Championship 2:00 pm

JULY 25 Ladies' Par 3 Tournament

AUGUST 20 18-Hole: Bette Sims Championship

JULY 27 Afternoon Tea 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm +June 25

JULY 30 Beer Club: Three Taverns 6:00 pm August AUGUST 2 TGIF: Splashing Back to

School 5:00 pm

Bridge Schedule TUESDAYS Practice Day 2:30 pm WEDNESDAYS Duplicate or Round Robin 2:45 pm Men’s Bridge 4:00 pm

Tennis Clinics SUNDAYS Tennis 101 10:00 – 11:00 am Tennis 201 11:00 am – 12:00 pm MONDAYS Pickleball – Level 1 9:00 – 10:30 am

Group Fitness Schedule

FRIDAYS Monthly Couples 3:45 pm July 4th at the Pool Secure your spot today! 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Registration opens on Thursday June 27 at 10 am Registration required There are a limited number of guests allowed for each session. There will be a separate registration for signing up your guests

Pickleball – Level 2 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Cardio Tennis 9:00 – 10:30 am Hit & Fit 12:00 – 1:30 pm

TUESDAYS Early Bird 7:00 – 8:30 am Pickleball Open Play 6:30 – 9:00 pm WEDNESDAYS Adult Tennis Camp

9:00 – 10:30 am Cardio Tennis 6:30 – 7:30 pm THURSDAYS Men’s Night 7:00 pm FRIDAYS

on the Member Calendar. ($25 fee per person applies)

• Please include the names of each person in your reservation • To accommodate as many members as possible, you may only register for ONE reservation window • If the reservation window is full, there will be a $50 fee for any no shows • Everyone must exit at the end of their time to allow the aquatics team to prepare for the next group

Cardio Tennis 9:00 – 10:00 am Intermediate Rusty Ladies 10:00 – 11:00 am Rookie Rusty Ladies 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

JULY 4 TH FESTIVAL 5:00 - 10:00 PM BUFFET: 5:00 - 8:00 PM | FIREWORKS: 9:00 PM

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Tickets | Dinner and Admission Includes access to all rides, activities and culinary stations. Adults: $72 | Children Ages 3-12: $40 Children ages 2 and under are complimentary EVENT GUIDELINES • Members are welcome to invite a maximum of 10 guests. Guests are defined as anyone not immediate family. (Immediate family included: member’s parents, children, grandchildren, brother, sisters.) • The Main Clubhouse Entrance will serve as the only check–in point for the evening. • All seating is communal style, with no reserved tables. • All invited guests are encouraged to be accompanied by a member upon arrival. • All members and their invited guests joining us for the complimentary firework show are welcome to join us after 8:30 p.m. Any access to the festival before then will need to purchase a ticket. • The use of drones or any another type of aerial photography is strictly prohibited. • Members and their invited guests who have not pre registered by July 3rd will be charged an additional $10 entrance fee per person for ages 3 and up.

Your Favorite Air Show Returns!

Budweiser Clydesdales Coming to AAC! To celebrate 14 years of partnership with Folds of Honor and build on its longstanding legacy of honoring those who serve, Budweiser and the iconic Clydesdales are traveling to communities across the country this summer in support of the Folds of Honor scholarship program. Atlanta Athletic Club will host the Budweiser Clydesdales this July 4th! The carriage will make its way around the Clubhouse grounds twice between 5:15 pm and 6:30 pm, before stopping in front of the flagpole for photograph opportunities. Your family will not want to miss this unique experience that supports military families!

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social and dining

Live Jazz July 12 | 5:30 – 8:30 pm Interlachen Lawn

Patriotic Pickball Party July 4 | 9:00 - 11:00 am

Let's dink and kick off July 4 with Pickleball! We'll play a few rounds of pickleball in our boldest red, white, and blue attire! guests are welcome.

Afternoon Tea July 27 | Merion 1:00 - 3:00 pm & 2:00- 4:00 pm $45 Adults | $25 Child Afternoon Tea for all to enjoy! Join us for tea and enjoy an incredible assortment of sandwiches, scones, desserts and accoutrements. AFTERNOON TEA WILL INCLUDE: • Large pot of tea • 3 Tiers of assorted tea sandwiches, fresh savories, fluffy scones, and fine pastries • Tea selections will be available upon arrival • A special selection of cocktails and mock-tails will be available by member signature. Please specify special diet requirements when making a reservation. Reserved Seating. + June 25 at 10 am

July 4 th Pool Party

BUFFET PRICING Adults: $27/ Children ages 5-12: $15 Children ages 2 and under are complimentary

Pool Hours: 10 am - 5 pm Snack and Beverage Service: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Lunch Buffet: 11 am – 4 pm DJ: 12 pm – 4 p.m.

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Cake Decorating Saturday, August 3 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm $80 Per person Limited Space Available

Beer Club: Three Taverns July 30 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm

AAC’s pastry chef Sara Sample will take you through step by step instructions on creating fabulous confections. You will learn hands on techniques including: piping, frosting a cake, frosting recipes and in-sider tricks of the trade. You can bring this new knowledge home with a new set of tools provided during the demonstration. Please arrive 15 minutes prior as the presentation will begin promptly at 2 pm. +July 9 at 10 am

Join us in the Merion to get a taste of Three Tavern’s best beers. Whichever beer gets the most votes will be the beer selected on tap in the Interlachen for the following month. No reservations are needed, just your opinions!

Long Shadows Wine Dinner August 15 | 6:30 pm Merion | $165 + July 16 at 10 am

Meet & Greet Book Signing with Author,

Tony Barnhart August 8 | Merion 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Live Music August 16 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Join “Mr. College Football” Tony Barnhart as he discusses the upcoming college football season and signs copies of his new book 19 of Greene. This compelling book delves into the stories

Featuring Don Laws Interlachen Lawn

of football, friendship and change during the pivotal Fall of 1970. Copies of Mr. Barnhart’s will be available for purchase on site. Please enjoy light refreshments and a member signature bar. + July 10 at 10 am

Upcoming Events

LABOR DAY BOAT REGATTA Monday, September 2 FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE Friday, September 20 + August 20 at 10 am

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Ladies Bridge Association We had a wonderful spring play day and luncheon in the 1898 House in late May. Over fifty LBA members attended the special event!

WANT TO READ MORE IN 2024 ? Join the Ladies' Book Club We meet the third Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm in the Ladies Locker Room and all women of the club are welcome. The Book Club will be under new leadership. Joni Goldin has volunteered to take over the reins. If you have any

At our annual event the members of the LBA voted and approved board members for the new season.

2024 Executive Committee President:

Genevieve Primos Julie Wright Dannie Martin

questions, you can email jonigoldin7@gmail.com.

Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer:

Carole Fisher Past President (Sunshine): Tory Whipple 2024 Standing Committee Chairs Communications:

Thank you, Nancy, for introducing us to so many great tales and authors over the years!!

Elizabeth Karalexis Linda Baker Cynthia Tanner Whitney Shook

Couples: Duplicate: Lessons: Marathon:

Melissa Dickens and Kristin Frey

Practice Play Day: Round Robin: Social Events:

Mare Mills Beachie Hall

Shannon Kaloper and MJ Olsen

The Marathon winners for the 2023/2024 year were also announced at our luncheon. Marathon is an inter-club tournament played monthly August April with a set partner. Black North/South 1st Karen Anderson and Bev Cheek 2nd Liz Troy and Beachie Hall Black East/West 1st Susan Thigpen and Carole Hays 2nd Melissa Dickens and Linda Stimpson Red North/South 1st Shannon Kaloper and Julie Wright 2nd Sallie Stark and Eileen Hangartner Red East/West 1st Kristin Frey and Debra Giddens 2nd Denise Fisher and Jennifer Walley We also were thrilled to celebrate and acknowledge the two women that keep everything running flawlessly in the Bridge Room, Geneva Jiles and Katelynn Tanner. We are so very grateful for everything they do, always with a smile! Throughout the year we have coordinated lots of lessons for all levels and this will continue. If you are interested in learning more about bridge lessons, please contact Whitney Shook at wshook71@gmail.com.

Book Club will not meet during the summer months (June, July, August) so that will give you time to read our September 19 selection. The September Read The Women by Kristin Hannah We have read

selections from this author before and this one takes us back to the 60’s and the Vietnam War, but with an unusual perspective from a woman who was a nurse in Vietnam during these very troubled times.

ELEVATING Club and Team Members Use Creativity & Collaboration

the ballroom, to a Fly AAC theme for a Play with a Pro Tournament. Ortner recalls, “We had the Pro Shop dress as captains and we were stewardesses. We were out on the course delivering Biscoff cookies and water.” Part of what sends events over the edge of expectation is the collaboration between the team and AAC members. When both parties have the opportunity to bring in their own ideas and dress the part, it brings each vision into a sharper focus for those who attend. “I just really enjoy them being with us, and they always participate in our fun events,” Tholen says about working with the AAC team. “Whether they want to or not,” Ortner adds. “They may be reluctant sometimes because we’ve had them in a lot of costumes!” Throughout the year of 2023 team and club members worked together to offer a wide range of events to celebrate 125 years as a Club. It started with a big kick-off party and ended with an elegant, music-filled gala. In between were events for members of all ages and interests, like casual barbecues, friendly athletic competitions, and an elevated picnic experience. “When celebrating the Club’s 125th Anniversary, there was such a great opportunity for the team to come together, and also plan with our membership and let them have a say in what they wanted to see,” Harkleroad recalls. As Club events have grown over the years, the social events team has continued to find new ways to

Club Members and Team Members alike have been using their talents and expertise to craft memorable moments for both club members and special guests across Atlanta Athletic Club's growing list of events. The Club is fortunate to have team members Oakley Sutherland, Member Events & Services Manager, and Kelsey Harkleroad, Catering Director, who have continued to step out from the path of normalcy to provide one-of-a kind experiences for both new and traditional events.

However, the Club’s team is not the only group dedicated to creating elevated experiences around the Club. Longtime members (and best friends), Kathy Tholen and Nancy Ortner, have been piloting exceptional events since they first became involved with the Women’s Nine Hole Golf Association. “We love to plan together,” says Tholen. “I think we work well together.” The pair have crafted several themes and schemes with the 9-Hole Ladies throughout the years, from a Roamin’ Riverside Tournament, which involved toga-clad golf pros and a golden chariot golf cart cruising through

OUR CORE VALUES Atlanta Athletic Club operates under five Core Values. Over the next five issues of the Club Times, we will be celebrating club and team members who exemplify these values, making AAC the incredible club that it is!

Elevating Experiences Our club pairs unmatched scale and scope with high-quality resources, high-character people, heightened attention to detail, and a relentless spirit that delivers and elevated experience for our members, team members, and guests.

Embracing Relationships We believe that respectful, encouraging, and genuine relationships between members, our families, and team members are the heart of our club, and we show that in every interaction we have.

EXPERIENCES to Deliver Extraordinary Events at Atlanta Athletic Club

Harkleroad believes it’s the little details that take events at Atlanta Athletic Club to the next level. It’s not always the “fireworks at the wedding” that make the biggest impression, sometimes it’s the small touches that people remember most. In 2023, Club and team members had the opportunity to put a Halloween spin on the East Lake Cup, a college tournament that AAC had the unique opportunity to host. Fall florals and skeletons were scattered along the tables in the 1898 House, where teams and their families could recuperate throughout the competition. The biggest crowd pleasers, however, were the scarecrows set up along the patio, decorated to look like the visiting golf coaches, each surrounded by objects that represented each school. “All of the players loved it, the guests loved it, and the people of the club loved it,” says Ortner, who enjoyed seeing people stop by to get a photo with their team of choice. “Creating elevated experiences is about the wow factor,” Sutherland explains. “What are they walking away with? Not necessarily something physical, but are they having a great time? How are we creating certain moments that are unexpected?” “We want our club to look the best, to have the best, and to have the best members we can be,” says Tholen. “And we are so glad that we are able to do it together.” Want to learn more about how AAC continues to elevate experiences? Scan the QR Code to watch a video!

accommodate the number of people eager to attend the Club's larger occasions, such as the Christmas Spectacular, which faces the challenge of limited space each year due to the colder weather. However, Sutherland and her team not only created more space with an outdoor tent, but they also used this new component to enhance last year’s Who-ville theme. “I think creating that space and actually turning it into something great like the Grinch’s Lair where you’re in the mountains and it’s cold and drafty,” says Sutherland, “it ended up working perfectly for that event.” As most members know, Atlanta Athletic Club has hosted an impressive list of golf tournaments alongside the PGA and USGA. Still, they may not realize the impressive décor and special touches that are spotted throughout the tournaments are produced through the joined efforts of club and team members. Ortner and Tholen recall having iconic Palmer umbrellas hung from the ballroom ceiling for the Arnold Palmer Cup in 2017. They also worked with the team to turn the back of the Clubhouse into a traditional, relaxing, southern backyard for the young men competing in the U.S. Amateur in 2014. As recently as this past May, the pair pulled a group of volunteers together to transform the Jones Center into a patriotic lounge and locker area for the USGA’s National Junior Golf Team. “When you have these events, they’re like guests in your home and you want everything to look right,” Ortner explains. “You want it to be special – something out of the ordinary.”

Serving Our Club with Gracious Hospitality We don't just expect gracious hospitality and great service from our club, we are here to serve our club and each other with a mindset to leave things and people better than we found them.

Inspiring Discovery Whether it's a long-held passion, something new to explore, or friends old and new to spend time with, we inspire ourselves and each other to discover and deepen what matters most to each of us.

Growing Stronger For 125 years, our club has pursued excellence. That's why our members and our club are never done pursuing the growth that makes us stronger - for ourselves, and collectively as part of our shared experience at Atlanta Athletic Club.

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had some amazing matches but came up short. We are very proud of this team for their hard work and resilience. TEAM ROSTER: Lindsey Sprinkle Shaver (captain) and Kelly Boling (captain), Gretchen Levy, Leigh Jackson, Barb Scott, Christi Luskin, Jill Archer, Denise Fisher, Amanda Barfield, Natalie Blalock, Lyndsay Head, Suzanne Beaty and Cindy McDonough.

SPRING ALTA CITY CHAMPIONS ROSTER Captains: Tory Whipple and Shari Wilkison Team: Suzanne Beaty, Becky Campbell, Kris Cowart, Mandy Edrington, Kathy Cowley, Ellen Griffin, Penny Lites, Caroline Matheny, Cindy McDonough, Mary Moore, Terry Newton, Cheryl Orehosky, Julianne Ryan, Catherine Starling, Sue Suh and Michele Williams Fall ALTA Deadline Approaching ALTA Ladies deadline: July 11 Would you like to move teams within AAC? Do you know that there is a tennis etiquette to follow in order to switch team? Etiquette to switch teams within AAC Teams: • Communicate with Carmen Garcia-Jersild via e-mail at cmg@aac1.org to let her know you are planning to move teams and discuss options. • Please let your current captain know that you will be leaving the team. Thank them for their hard work and for having you be part of their team. You will only be allowed to leave a team if that team is not in jeopardy of folding. • We will try our best to find you a team at the appropriate level. • The main reason to communicate to your current captains is for them to make sure her team is whole with enough players to be competitive in their division for the next season.

We are very proud of the teams that represented us at the State USTA Championship. Our 3.5 USTA 18&OWeekend Team, Captained by Carrie Strickler and Katie Mays, represented us at the USTA State Championship in Macon, Georgia May 17 through May 19. The 3.5 team had an amazing run winning four out of four of their matches and then fighting hard against the Chastain Park team and losing in the quarterfinals. A great tournament for them and we can’t wait to continue seeing this team develop. TEAM ROSTER: Carrie Strickler (captain), Katie Mays (captain), Patty Hopper, Alyssa Witwer, Lindsey Conwell, Jessica Kinchen, Lori Kallensee, Kitchi Joyce, Melissa Cusimano, Janine Berrong, Maggie Fausel, Vanessa Brewster, Nicole Geeslin, Clare Manning, Jodi Gustafson, Jen Emslie, Caroline Thompson, Brooke Yannucci, Valerie McMichael and Angel Crain. Our 4.5 USTA 18&OThursday Team Captained by Lindsey Sprinkle-Shaver and Kelly Boling represented the AAC also at the USTA State Championship, May 17 through May 19 in Macon, Georgia. We fought through tough competition at the state tournament,

ALTA

Congratulations to all the Spring ALTA teams who made it to playoffs this past season. Sunday AA-3 Team Captained by Julianne Ryan and Lauren Trapani / Division Winner / 1st Round of playoffs Sunday A-8 Team Captained by Carrie Strickler & Clare Manning / Division Runner-up / 1st Round of playoffs Tuesday Senior B-5 Team Captained by Caroline Kuehn and MJ Olsen / Division Winner / 2nd Round of playoffs Tuesday Senior A-1 Team Captained by Tory Whipple & Shari Wilkison / Division Winner / CITY CHAMPIONS!

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opponents “attackable” zone. This keeps you in trouble for the most part. You will lose 60 to 90 percent of these points. You need to change your shot selection when your contact point is knee height and lower. This zone is called the “un-attackable zone”. When your contact point is in the “un-attackable zone”, you need to send the ball to your opponent into their “un-attackable” zone. In order to do this, you need to hit the ball with a lot less speed. Your goal is to have the ball land near your opponent’s feet. Learning when and how to hit softer shots will be a game changer! This takes a lot of practice and patience! If this is something you struggle with on the pickleball court, give me a call! I would be happy to get out on the court with you! Sunday ALTA Ladies League First week of matches is Sunday, September 8 Last week of matches is Sunday, October 20 Senior ALTA Ladies League First week of matches is Thursday, September 3 Last week of matches is Thursday, October 15 Thursday ALTA Ladies League First week of matches Tuesday, September 5 Last week of matches Tuesday, October 17

Pickleball Tip Win More with Softer Shots QUESTION: What is the biggest thing you can adjust to your pickleball game? ANSWER: When your point of contact to hit the ball is low, you should hit slow! Let’s suppose you have played a lot of games of pickleball. Your style of play is hitting most of the balls hard and fast. You are having fun! However, you feel like you should be winning more often. Hitting hard and fast is normally a good option when your contact point is waist height or higher. These are what we call “attackable” shots. The problem I see happening a lot, is that people are hitting the ball hard and fast when the contact point is knee height and lower. When you hit these low balls hard and fast, you put the ball in your Note From Carmen: Fall 2024 ALTA captains should not accept any new players for their team unless it has been communicated between all parties involved (this includes my knowledge, the previous captain and new captain know that the players would like to move teams). We are all in this together and to keep growing the program, communication is vital. Fall ALTA Important Dates Deadline for all ALTA Ladies leagues is July 11 ALTA lesson begin the week of August 14th

Wendy's Tennis Tip ‘Communication is key’. Use short words or phrases like yours, mine, got it, go, switch, and I’m here to your partner. By doing this, you and your partner will have better success with court awareness (knowing where each of you are on the court during point play), and can promote better strategy to capture the big ‘Win’. See a full list of Wendy's Clinics in the Lineup section!

Drill & Play: Game Improvement Drills Thursdays | 6-8 pm Fridays | 9-11 am

Learn how to hit more shots to your opponents' unattackable zone!

Must be 3.0 or better

Pickleball Events

PATRIOTIC PICKLEBALL PARTY July 4 | 9-11 am TROPICAL SUMERTIME PICKLEBALL PARTY July 19 | 6-9 pm BARBECUE PICKLEBALL PARTY August 23 | 6-9 pm

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Timbers Drop-In Care Hours $12 per hour, ages 0-12 | Guests: $14 per hour

SUNDAY MONDAY

10 AM-6 PM 8 AM-1 PM 8 AM-7 PM

TUESDAY-THURSDAY

Stefanie Arrington 770-448-2166 ext. 7109 | sla@aac1.org

FRIDAY

8 AM-5 PM TGIF 5 PM-10 PM

SATURDAY

8 AM-10 PM

TIMBERS WILL BE CLOSED ON JULY 4 Please remember that under Georgia State Law, we are only permitted to have children in the Timbers for no more than 4 hours a day/ 10 hours a week. In case of an audit by the state, we could lose our permit to operate if we are not following these rules. This does not apply to “Events,” such as TGIF which is why we are trying to offer more events in lieu of drop in care, so you are able to utilize the Timbers even more! While we understand certain circumstances will arise from time to time, and we are willing to give some grace, there will be a $20 fee per occurrence if these hours are regularly being exceeded.

Birthday Parties Do you want to take the stress out of your child's birthday party? Let the Youth Activities Staff do all the work! Party planning services start at $250 for two hours of Timbers space time. Other services can be provided. Contact Stefanie Arrington, Youth and Family Activities Director for more information.

Events We need at least 6 children signed up to have these events. We may cancel 28 hours in advance if there are not enough children registered. For some events, there is a 20% sibling discount for multiple children signed up for the same event. This does not include guests. The prices listed here are Early Bird Prices that end one day before the event happens. Any registrations after this will have higher prices. Ages 2-5 | Ages 6-12 20% sibling discount These nights are themed and will have age appropriate activities for each group. More children =More fun! Pizza dinner included. Separate event registration required for each age group. TGIF Highlights July 12 | Arts & Crafts Night July 19 | Nerf Night August 2 | Splashing Back to School August 23 | Mystery Night FRIDAY NIGHTS | TGIF | 5-10PM | $30 Every Friday Night