Dear Shaughnessy members,

We would like to thank all members that participated in the survey focus groups last month. In partnership with GGA Partners, we are currently working on developing a survey that will look to gain a better understanding of current satisfaction and experiences at the Club, and with the help from insights from the focus groups, develop additional questions related to key aspirations. We expect to have the survey ready to be launched by the end of this month and we look forward to the eventual results.

As we announced last week, we have planned full and partial restaurants and bar closures during the month of September. In a nutshell, we have been running short on labour in both front-of-house and back-of-house for most of the summer and, recently, we experienced additional unexpected turnover in the department which forced our hand.

Key priorities for Food and Beverage this month include:

• Ensuring the retention of current F&B staff by providing better work/life balance.
• Continuing to allocate our resources to attracting new employees to our F&B department while considering creative options in a fluid labour environment.
• Executing our numerous traditional club events that have not occurred or have not been the same over the past two years such as Men’s Night Finale, Ladies’ Charity, Round Up, The Vintage, Tennis Opening Day, etc.
• Ensuring that service quality meets Shaughnessy standards.

Though it was very difficult to choose certain days and times for F&B closures, we relied heavily on analyzing and interpreting data and usage patterns to help us make better-informed decisions, while also taking into account full-time and part-time staff availability. We will continue to do this going forward and work to make appropriate changes to operating hours, if needed.

Lastly, we would like to thank all members for their cooperation and willingness to adapt to pandemic-related protocols over the past 18 months. A new Provincial Health Order (PHO) is expected following Labour Day weekend which will include vaccination requirements in order to access many events, services and businesses. Shortly following the release and review of more details related to proof of vaccination administration, we will reach out to the membership with final protocols and accessibility considerations.

Be well and be safe,

Gord Chan
President

Brian Mossop
General Manager and Chief Operating Officer

Hello fellow members,

August was a month filled with anticipation for Club Championship weekend, and it did not disappoint.

A very big congratulations to all of the participants and a round of applause for the champions. It was a very special day for the golfers and it was nice to see all of the members who came out to support and enjoy the complimentary drinks and food.

Click here to view the winners of the day.

On August 26th, I had the opportunity to co-host the annual Past Captains’ Golf and Dinner with Women’s Golf Captain Susan Russell. Kerry and his team provided excellent service all evening and Chef James put together a fantastic dinner for all of us. In addition, you could really sense the tradition and pride with this special group and I look forward to “officially joining” this group of past captains moving forward. Thank you to all past captains for your contributions to our club.

Heading into the final events of the season, we hope to have excellent weather extending into fall and further.

Who will be wearing the green jackets come September 11th?

Until next time…

Respectfully submitted,

Sean Crowther
2021 Men’s Golf Captain

As we head into Autumn, with the cooler mornings and shorter days, we wish to commend the course and grounds crew for maintaining a championship-quality standard throughout the season, in spite of extreme weather conditions and the record-breaking number of rounds played every month. When you see them on the course, please stop for a moment to say thank you—it’s appreciated.

2021 FINALE – “GO FOR THE GOLD”

This season’s women’s golf events are coming to an end, and we invite all women golfers to participate in our season closing events. We will celebrate the end of the season on Tuesday, September 28th. More details to follow pending Provincial Health Order (PHO) changes. 1:00 p.m. shotgun start, and, if possible, with fun on-course games. After golf, we will have fun draw prizes.

THANK YOU’S

Thank you to the women’s executive Carolyn Naylor, Vice; Roslyn Boniface, House; and Leslie Cliff, Treasurer. It’s been a pleasure travelling on this journey with you.

Thank you to Margo Stinson and Lynette Cooper! Our locker room is beautiful. Your perseverance paid off, we are so pleased with how it turned out.

Also, thank you to the many club departments we have had helping us this season; you’ve all been so kind, professional, and valuable to our golf program.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP CONGRATULATIONS

We held our Club Championship this past month and had another great turnout. Congratulations to all participants, and to returning champion Holly Horwood as our Club Champion, as well as all the flight winners and finalists. To view the full results, please click here.

CHARITY

The Kate Booth House Charity Golf Tournament and Fundraiser is scheduled for Tuesday, September 14th. Come out to enjoy the ‘day with a purpose in mind’.

Donation forms are available in the Admin Office and Golf Shop. For information on volunteering, please contact Jane Macgregor at janemacgregor29@gmail.com.

More donation forms can be obtained and sponsorship opportunities can be discussed with these two helpful members:

Kelly Barber at kelly.barber@shaw.ca.

Nina Henriksen at henriksen7@gmail.com.

Or to donate, go directly to Canada Helps: http://bit.ly/2zZYMR5

BOOK CLUB

FALL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 30TH AT 4:00 PM

You will receive an invitation, followed by a reminder. This informative meeting will be organized in whatever manner we can accommodate under the PHO restrictions at the time. Mark your calendar and watch for the invite.

Kate Booth House Charity Golf Tournament and Fundraiser. Click here to register.

Monday, September 20th – Friday, September 24th

Aeration

Tuesday, September 28th

Go for the Gold Finale. Click here to register.

Thursday, September 30th

Fall Meeting

Respectfully submitted,

Susan M. Russell
2021 Women’s Golf Captain

Dear Shaughnessy members,

TENNIS OPENING DAY

Tennis Opening Day will take place on September 25th. Tennis from 1:00-4:00 p.m., cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Cost: $69 per person. More details to follow closer to the date pending new Provincial Health Order (PHO) restrictions. Sign up starting September 9th by contacting the Tennis Centre.

More merchandise is arriving daily in the Tennis Pro Shop:

Jerome’s Quick Tips: Calling the ball out!

• Make it clear as soon as it hits the court.
• Use the index finger signal in singles, but always call it out in doubles so your partner is not at risk.
• When unsure, it is in!
• Whenever possible, try not to hit the ball back after making your call.

Quick Reminder

• The available booking times are between 6:45 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
• The ball machine is now available. Members can book it the day of.
• Members are encouraged to stop playing a few minutes prior to the end of their booking time, allowing you to pack up and maintain proper distancing from the group of members arriving at the court next.
• New Singles and Doubles Ladders will begin October 1st. Sign up directly with Jerome by texting him at 604-561-5442.

Respectfully submitted,

Jerome Fournier
Director of Tennis