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www.copperhillcc.com

May 2022

100 Copper Hill Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551 908-782-4455

Staff Contacts Golf Course Superintendent Patrick Dolan [email protected] Ext. 274 Head Golf Professional Peter Chang, PGA [email protected] Ext. 211 Food & Beverage Director Bill Kinslow [email protected] Ext. 224 Office Manager Jean Bowers [email protected] Ext. 202 Asst. Greens Superintendent Matt Davis Ext. 274 Dining Room Manager Alisha Dick [email protected] Ext. 221 Assistant Dining Room Manager Gianna Tepper [email protected] Ext. 221 Lead Asst. Golf Professional Jason Reed, PGA [email protected] Ext. 211 Executive Chef Lucas Steinberg [email protected] Ext. 223 Chef du Cuisine Steven Tepper [email protected] Ext. 223 Pro Shop Manager & Marketing Sales Assistant Holly Thatcher [email protected] Ext. 211 Administrative Assistant Erica Potomic [email protected] "Premier Family Golf" Ext 203

We are delighted to welcome our newest members: Julian & Jessica Uscilowicz ~ House Carmine & Robin Conti ~ Sports Robert & Holly DiFranco ~ Junior Single Golf Gary & Beth Van Emburgh ~ Sports Aidan Fromme ~ Junior Single Golf Michael & Maribel Gallin ~ Premier Single Golf Benjamin Hogan ~ Junior Single Golf Sean Joffe ~ Junior Single Golf Tim Kocses & Diana Dreyfus ~ Premier Family Golf Chris & Kerry Mastriano ~ Single Golf Michael & Meghan Mehalik ~ Sports Francesco & Erica Perugini ~ House Brandee Poandl ~ Sports Ryan & Jennifer Quinones ~ Jr. Single Golf Andrew Ro ~ Sports Max & Meghan Rogers ~ Jr. Single Golf Robert & Valerie Ross ~ Sports John & Donna Ryan ~ Single Golf Brandon & Allison Sipple ~ Single Golf Kevin & Julie Smith ~ Sports Robert & Jill Spekhardt ~ Junior Single Golf Harrison & Ashley Steimle ~ house James Sullivan ~ Jr. Single Golf Ryan Sullivan ~ Junior Single Golf Kevin & Katherine Toolan ~ Junior Single Golf UPGRADES Charles & Maureen Brunner ~ Sports to Premier Family Golf Naomi & Steven Kuhlken ~ House to Sports

MEMBER OF THE MONTH CONGRATULATIONS TO BILL LINNEY The Board of Trustees would like to recognize Bill and thank him for his continued support and dedication to our Club.

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We wish the following members who joined Copper Hill in May a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Thank you for helping make Copper Hill the special place it is.

William & Judi Deni ....................... 47 years Dennis Slack ................................... 35 years Steven & Anne Schafer .................. 32 years Andrew Hess .................................. 31 years Patricia McKiernan ........................ 27 years Susan Connolly & Donna Harding . 26 years Steven Szmak ................................. 25 years Maggi Henry .................................. 19 years John Blackmore .............................. 15 years Douglas Peters ................................ 10 years Jeff & Melinda Wadsworth ............. 11 years Robert Lopuzzo ................................ 9 years Fritz & Eileen Reuss ........................ 9 years Shane Ennis ...................................... 9 years Jeffrey Casaletto ............................... 8 years Karl & Bonnie Schmidt .................... 8 years Kyle Wilt .......................................... 7 years Bob Kenny ....................................... 7 years

John & Allison Covucci ................... 7 years Mark & Amanda Stipanovic ............ 7 years Eric Mastrull ..................................... 5 years Kenneth Ross .................................... 3 years Kevin Waters .................................... 3 years Gregory Kepic .................................. 2 years Stephen & Meredith States ............... 2 years Joseph Gimpel .................................. 2 years Doug Coleman ................................... 1 year Kevin & Donna Doran ...................... 1 year Brad & Tracie Esporrin ..................... 1 year Robert & Barbara Haas ..................... 1 year James & Norma Hayden ................... 1 year Matthew Lanouette ............................. 1 year Tara Zedayko & Dave Lutness .......... 1 year Richard & Courtney Mullen .............. 1 year Matthew & Rebecca Schelkun .......... 1 year Patrick & Nicole Torpey ................... 1 year

Zachariah Achenbach, Server Zachariah Achenbach was born and raised in Hunterdon County and attended and graduated from Hunterdon Central. He is currently working on a degree in Business Management. Zach likes long walks on the beach, playing golf, and working at Copper Hill Country Club. Zachariah is the oldest of 7 children so if any members need a baby sitter he is a great person to contact.

A mixed group plays on Sundays at 2:30 pm & Tuesdays at 6 pm. Anyone interested can contact Steve Schafer at [email protected] . A women's group plays on Mondays at 6 pm and anyone interested can reach Anne Schafer at [email protected]. Beginners are welcome at all sessions.

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Dear Fellow Members: We are looking forward to this year’s pool season! We have many new Golf, Sports and Pool members, and ask that you review the below information on pool hours, rules and guidelines. Pool Hours The pool will be open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The pool will be open on the weekends until June 25, 2022, at Noon – 7pm on weekdays and which time the pool will be open daily. Pool hours will be as follows: 11 am – 7 pm on weekends Monday through Friday 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm Saturday / Sunday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Pool Parking Please note that there is no pool parking at the putting green or at the loading/unloading areas. All members and guests must park in the rear parking lot. Please drive carefully around the clubhouse and parking lot. When walking from the parking lot to the pool, please stay to the right in the designated walking lane so that automobile traffic may pass safely. Rules and Guidelines The Rules and Guidelines for pool use are posted at the pool entrance area. All members and guests must observe the instructions and orders of the lifeguards in and around the pool. We must continue to follow the Club’s COVID-19 Pool Operation Prevent Plan until notified otherwise, and therefore we will continue to have a COVID-19 Ambassador at the pool conducting temperature checks, signing in members for contact tracing purposes, and will also require execution of a COVID-19 waiver for all adults, as set forth below. Food and Beverage Food and beverage will be available at the shack below the pool deck. At this time, hours of operation are anticipated to be 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekends (with the exception of June 4 during the Member-Guest tournament), and 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday through Friday when the pool is open. Members may also order from the inside bar and grill room menus. Please note that there is no food or beverage available on Monday as the Clubhouse is closed, but you are welcome to bring your own food and beverage on Mondays. Please utilize appropriate containers as no glassware is ever permitted in or around the pool area. Guests Guests are permitted at the pool. Guest fees are $10 per person and will be billed to your member account. Please sign in your guests on the sign-in sheet and write the names of each of your guests and any children. Guests are expected to comply with all of the pool’s Rules and Guidelines. Music and Cigar Smoking At all times, we ask that members and their guests be considerate of fellow members and guests at the pool. Music is permitted as long as it is neither loud nor offensive. Cigar smoking is permitted at times when the pool is not busy, and only in the back corners closest to the putting green so that it does not encroach on any individual at the pool. When there are children near the kiddie pool, it is only permitted in the back corner closest to the 16th tee box. It is the Club’s preference that cigar smoking take place later in the afternoons when there is substantially less pool traffic. Lifeguards are given the discretion to ask members to not smoke. Swim Lessons Private Swim Lessons are available, please schedule with the lifeguards at the pool. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or another Board member. Eric Rasch For the Board of Trustees

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No a la carte dinner service on Saturday, May 14th, May 29th, June 2nd & June 24th. Bar and restaurant closed all day on June 3rd & 4th for Amorelli Member-Guest Clubhouse closes at 2:00 pm on May 29th - no lunch or dinner service. Pool shack open for lunch.

May & June: Lunch: Tuesday through Sunday 11-4 Bar Menu: Tuesday through Sunday 4-5:30 Dinner: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5:30-8:00 unless otherwise noted Breakfast sandwiches on Saturdays and Sunday (except May 8th (Mother’s Day)

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Friday, May 6th & June 24th 5:00 pm – Shotgun $45 per player Guests are welcome. Sign up at [email protected] or 908.782.4455 ext 211

Groovie Golf

Save the Date Ladies 9 Hole Member -Guest

Calling all GOLFING QUEENS Copper Hill Ladies Member-Guest Thursday, June 9th

July 19

Lunch, Prizes & Disco dancing in Studio 19 after play Contact Melinda (908-410-6142 or [email protected]) for more info or sign up in ladies locker room

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES President

Chris Venditti Vice President

Jim MacDonald Secretary & Technology Committee Chairperson

John Blackmore May is an extremely busy time for course maintenance. Along with regular Treasurer mowing and course set, up we will be making fertilizer, topdressing, seed, and spray Robert Motzel applications. Broadleaf weed applications have already ~~~~ been applied and crabgrass control and fertilization of tees and fairways will begin in early May. Greens aerification John Atanasio Assistant Golf was postponed one week due to heavy frost on April 18th th Chairperson and two inches of rain on April 19 . Since we were not able to aerate the greens, we completely rebuilt the left fairway Tom Carbonaro Golf Chairperson bunker on 6 and the two fairway bunkers on 9 that Hurricane Ida Dan Hogan Facilities & Maintenance ruined. Our crew removed all of the Chairperson dirty sand, drainage stone and Louis E. Lefevre drainage pipe and replaced it with Capital Chairperson & all new sand, stone, and pipe Personnel Chairperson (pictures). Douglas M. Peters We like to send some Membership Chair and reminders about course care just to Web Site Development refresh everyone’s memories from Chairperson time to time. The USGA has put an informative video Eric Rasch together on the proper use of electric golf carts and pull Pool ~ Tennis Liaison carts Roger P. Schlobohm (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2PKDVsHqiE). Greens Chairperson th Electric carts are often observed parked to the front right of the 15 green for Matthew D. Stockwell example. This area is narrow and a spot that is in a critical playing area, meaning Legal, Food & Beverage that golf balls often end up in this spot. Adding traffic to an area that is restricted Chairperson & between the bunker and the trees increases the stress and compaction to the turf, Social Chairperson which will result in poor turf conditions and greater chances of a poor lie. We would like to have carts return to the cart path along the left side of the fairway and green. The path wraps around the green providing the golfers with multiple entry and exit points. This allows for traffic to be distributed in a large area, which will alleviate pressure on the turf and allow the turf to provide better lies for the golfer. As always, please remember to repair all ball marks and divots properly. Sincerely,

Patrick Dolan, Golf Course Superintendent

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COPPER HILL WEB-SITE The Member Section of the Copper Hill Web-site will keep you updated on the latest happenings at Copper Hill. Based on the phone calls received by the office, many members are not taking advantage of this valuable resource. Once you know the basics, it is easy to use. You will find the current newsletter, calendar with additional information about both golf and entertainment events, view your statement and set up ACH payments. Access the site at www.copperhillcc.com. In the upper right-hand corner click on MEMBER LOGIN. Your USERNAME is your Member Number. Your PASSWORD is initially also your Member Number. Once you have accessed the site, you may change this to your personal information. On the HOME page you can view the latest newsletters, calendar, staff listing with contact information, the member roster and a link to your account information. Newsletter – You can view this month’s newsletter or the previous month’s. Calendar – You can view the current month or future or past months. If you click on a golf or entertainment event, more detailed information about the event will usually appear. The calendar also shows if the course or clubhouse is closed and the hours the Grill Room is open for dining. Dining & Social – Current menus as well as the weekly specials can be found here. Member Roster – Click on the letter for the last name of the person you are looking for, then scroll down to the name. Update Profile – This allows you to update any changes to your address, phone or email. The web-site syncs with our main system to update every 15 minutes. There is a series of tabs for you to follow: General – Displays your basic information we have on file. Contact Info – Your address, phone numbers and emails are here. You can verify we are using the correct information. Business – Allows you to complete your employment information if you wish. Other – Leave blank Access - This is where you can change your password. Privacy – By checking the appropriate box you can elect to not have your information displayed in the Member Roster or opt out of emails or text messages. Payment Info - Here is where you can set up your banking information to schedule ACH payments. The first prompt is MANAGE MY PAYMENT SETTINGS. This will allow you to set up or change your Banking Account. You will then be directed to a screen where you can enter an amount for a one time payment or if you check the ENROLL ME IN AUTOMATIC MONTHLY PAYMENTS, the system will automatically process your payment each month on a date you specify. We do not accept credit cards at this time. My Account – Shows your current balance View Statement – Shows the last statement that was generated. Once it displays you can click on any line and view the entire chit related to that charge. If you have not been using the web-site, now is a good time to start. This article just shows the highlights. There is additional valuable information about Copper Hill as well. If you have any difficulty logging-in, give Jean a call and she can help you get started.

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Members, It is with excitement and pride that we welcome so many new members to Copper Hill Country Club. Copper Hill has been blessed with members that foster a deep sense of community within the Club. In our efforts to maintain these Copper Hill traditions, I feel it is important to remind our members, new and old, cornerstones of Golf Etiquette and speed of play that is in place to ensure that all members and guests enjoy our beautiful club. Please take a moment to read the guideline provided on the next page! A new event being introduced this year is with Next Round. Representatives will be at the club May 6 and 8 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm to accept old clubs that are not being used and you will receive Pro Shop credit in exchange! It’s a great way to get rid of old clubs or to exchange to put towards an upgrade! Looking forward to seeing all of you on the course! All the Best, Peter Chang PGA Head Golf Professional

Golf is fun for all skill levels. Join the Copper Hill Women’s Golf Association! Most games may be played on Saturday, as well as the designated day (Tuesday or Thursday). If you are not currently a member of the Women’s Golf Association, either the 9-Holer group or 18Holer group, please contact Nancy Wall for the 9Hole Group via cell 908-812-2121 or email [email protected]) and Susan Dunnigan for 18 hole group at cell 908-246-1301 or email [email protected].

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9 Holers Tournaments – Tuesdays Tuesday, May 3 - ABCD Scramble (9:00 Shotgun start) Tuesday, May 10 - Silent Partner Tuesday, May 17 - Disappearing Act Tuesday, May 24 - The GOOD, The BAD and The UGLY 18 Holers Tournaments – Thursdays Thursday, May 5 - Low Net Thursday, May 12 - President’s Cup, Round 1 (NO Saturday) Thursday, May 19 - President’s Cup, Round 2 (NO Saturday) Thursday, May 26 - Flag

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Race Toward the Copper Hill Cup – Standings

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TUE

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Club & Course Closed

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Mother’s Day Brunch 11-2

15 Calloway Demo Day 11 am – 3 pm

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Clubhouse closes at 2 pm for Member Event. No lunch or dinner service

03

THU

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09

Club & Course Closed

10

Club & Course Closed

9:00 am 9 Holers

18

24

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8:00 18 Holers 10:00 STA Dinner 5:30-8:30

9:00 am 9 Holers

Couple’s Golf no a la carte dinner

07 Kentucky Derby Complimentary hor d’oeuvres 57 pm Dinner 5:30-8:30

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Dinner 5:30-8:30

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SAT

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12

8:00 18 Holers 10:00 STA Dinner 5:30-8:30

Out of Bounders

14

No a la carte dinner

20

21 Prime Rib Dinner Specials 5:30-8:30

Dinner 5:30-8:30

27 Cobra Demo Day 12 – 4 pm Dinner 5:30-8:30

28 Dinner 5:30-8:30

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Club & Course Closed Memorial Day Cookout

05

8:00 18 Holers 10:00 STA HCRHS Boys vs Gill St. Bernards Dinner 5:30-8:30

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30

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9:00 am 9 Holers

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FRI

8:00 18 Holers 10:00 STA HCHRS Boys Golf vs Hillsborough Dinner 5:30-8:30

9:00 am 9 Holers

Club & Course Closed

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WED

Lunch: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00 –3:00 pm Bar Menu: Tuesday – Sunday, 4:00 – 5:30 pm A la Carte Dinner: Thursday – Saturday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

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WED

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Lunch: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00 –4:00 pm Bar Menu: Tuesday – Sunday, 4:00 – 5:30 pm A la Carte Dinner: Thursday – Saturday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

9:00 9 Holers

THU

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Amorelli Invitational No a la carte dinner

Amorelli Invitational Restaurant & bar closed all day

Amorelli Invitational Restaurant & bar closed all day

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18 Holers

Club & Course Closed

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9:00 9 Holers

14 Club & Course Closed

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Out of Bounders

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10:00 STA

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9:00 9 Holers

Club & Course Closed

Father’s Day Lunch Specials

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SAT

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10:00 STA

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FRI

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10:00 STA

PGA Junior Event

Dinner 5:30-8:30

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8:00 18 Holers 10:00 STA

Dinner 5:30-8:30 23

Dinner 5:30-8:30

24 8:00 18 Holers

29 9:00 9 Holers

MemberGuest Dinner 5:30-8:30

Dinner 5:30-8:30 30 8:00 18 Holers 10:00 STA

Dinner 5:30-8:30

Couple’s Golf No a la carte dinner

Dinner 5:30-8:30

18 Taylor Made Demo Day 12 noon – 6 pm Dinner 5:30-8:30 25 Dinner 5:30-8:30

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