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Club News
Dear Members,
It is my pleasure to introduce myself as your new General Manager. To say I am excited to be
at Spindletop would be an understatement. Thank you in advance for placing your trust in
me as I navigate this very important role. It is easy to see what a special and unique Club we
have and how deeply the entire staff cares about only providing the best Member services
and experiences for you. I have been truly blessed to start my new position with a great team
in place and all their institutional knowledge that comes along with it. My goal as one unified
service team, is to exceed your expectations daily and continue to build upon our many past
successes, ensuring Spindletop Hall is a viable and comfortable extension of your home for
many years to come.
Spindletop Hall is only my third Club home throughout my private club career. I was with
Idle Hour Country Club for the last seven years serving as their Clubhouse Manager and prior
to that was with Clovernook Country Club in Cincinnati for 18 years. I wore many hats and
held many positions at Clovernook as I moved up the ranks to the position of Clubhouse /
Assistant General Manager. Currently I am working towards my CCM certification (Certified
Club Manager) through the CMAA and hold a degree in hospitality management from Cincin-
nati State. I credit my club success to always having an aim to please attitude, and a willing-
ness to learn and adapt as I continue to hone my abilities at every opportunity. I strive to be
the best version of myself every day.
I reside in Masterson Station with my wife Kristen, our son Sawyer (6) and our daughter Avery Grace (9). We have been fortunate enough to
celebrate 10 years of marriage this past summer and cherish all things family. Kristen enjoys teaching at Christ the King where our children
get to learn and grow, respectively in first and third grade. Kristen, Avery and Sawyer are excited to join the Club family and look forward to
making lots of new Spindletop friends. Sawyer told me he can’t wait to participate in the annual Nerf gun wars! My greatest joy is being a
husband to Kristen, and father to my children. We enjoy many family outings and vacation time together, always trying to find ways to turn
everyday situations into teachable moments. In my limited personal time, I enjoy playing golf and trying to get my grass at home to look like a
golf course! I love all things horticultural, food & beverage, and culinary. You may even see me on the grill one day at Tiki!
I am honored to be the selected candidate to lead this Spindletop team to exceed your Member expectations. It has been a long-term goal
of mine and a culmination of years of hard work to put myself in this position. Please know, I take my responsibilities very seriously, but not
myself. I will always be available for the Membership and staff of Spindletop Hall and my door will always be open. Thank you to President
DeVries and the entire Executive Committee for getting both myself and Spindletop to this point. I look forward to meeting every Member and
growing our personal relationship as we grow the Club together. We will celebrate many future Spindletop successes with each other.
Thank you for welcoming me to my NEW Kentucky home,
Matt Post, General Manager
MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Through December 31, 2020,
The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall is offering a
ONE-TIME OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE CLUB WITHOUT PAYING AN INITIATION FEE!
This will be the last opportunity to join without the initiation fee (unless you are a
Lifetime Member of the Alumni Association), so let your friends and family know that
this is the best time to join if they are planning on doing so in 2021. One year’s dues
must be paid by December 31, 2020. Membership will begin February 1, 2021.
Spread the wonderful spirit of Spindletop to be enjoyed all year round.
Give a Membership to your friends, parents or adult children for the holidays.
Contact Jean Lockwood, Membership/Marketing Manager,
at jlockwood@spindletophall.org
for an application or more information.
DECEMBER EVENTS
Reservations for Roxie’s can be made online
at www.spindletophall.org or call 859-255-2777
VISIT WITH SANTA GINGERBREAD HOUSE
Sunday, December 6 Sunday, December 13
10:30 am - 2:30 pm 2 pm - 4 pm
This is one of our most Join us in the Oak Room for one
popular family events of of the best (and tastiest) holiday
the year! Santa is making traditions! Kids are invited to dec-
a trip all the way from orate their very own gingerbread
the North Pole to visit house to take home. We will have
Spindletop to talk with tons of toppings and goodies to
each child about their use to make each house a creative
wish list, while practicing work of art. To add to the holi-
social distancing. When you RSVP be sure to include your children’s day atmosphere, we will also be
genders and ages as Santa will have a special gift for each good boy showing “The Grinch.” There will be
and girl. Letters to Santa are encouraged. You are able to take your sweet treats and punch available
own photos with Santa. Santa will not be able to have children on his under the Rotunda on the Veranda.
lap. Reservations to visit Santa will be every 10 minutes to keep ev- Parents are welcome to join in on
eryone safely distanced. Masks are required. Enter through the Music the holiday fun. Each family will be
Room into the Library where you will see Santa. Exit through the Oak at their own table, six feet or more
Room. Visit with Santa is $10 per child. away from the next. We will spread
out into the Library and Music
TAKEOUT BRUNCH Room, if necessary. Reserve your
Sunday, December 6 spot by 12/10. Cost is $20
10:30 am - 2:30 pm per house.
Because of COVID-19 restrictions for restaurants, only takeout
brunch is available this year. For those who would like takeout, you COCOA, COOKIES AND SANTA
can go through the buffet line in the Oak room. Weather permitting, Wednesday, December 16
you can eat your carryout on the Veranda or take it home. When you 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm / $5 per person
make your Santa reservation, please let us know if you are going to Santa returns to Spindletop for a magical night! Joins us for a cozy
order takeout. Individual meals to go $22++. Children 11 years and evening on the Veranda and back lawn complete with a toasty fire,
younger $8++. warm cookies and hot cocoa. Santa will read “Twas the Night Before
Christmas” one of our favorite Spindletop traditions. Be sure to dress
HOLIDAY BUFFET warm. You can bring your own chairs if you like. Have dinner before
December 20, 12 pm to 2:30 pm or after in Roxie’s, reservations encouraged.
The tradition continues as we host the annual Holiday Buffet. Enjoy
the sounds of holiday music from the 1925 Yount family Stein-
way player piano while you feast on a fabulous brunch. The busy NEW YEAR’S EVE CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
holidays call for some time to slow down, relax and enjoy the love December 27, 12 pm to 2:30 pm
and companionship of family and friends, and there is no better Enjoy a glass of champagne, with this special brunch, and celebrate
place than your Club. We look forward to seeing and serving you, the New Year early. Chef’s menu is sure to impress! Ask your family
your family and your friends. $30++ for adults, $10++ for children and friends to join you. $30++ for adults, $10++ for children 6-11,
6-11, $5++ for children 3-5, and free for children under 3. $5++ for children 3-5, and free for children under 3.
NEW YEAR’S EVE “DINE & DASH”
DINE AND LISTEN Thursday, December 31
Thursday, Dec. 17 — MENU — 4 pm - 8 pm
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Baby Arugula Salad Your Club is the perfect place to dine on
Guest Musician/Singer: Roasted Pumpkin, New Year’s Eve. Experience a wonderful
Hanna Mae Rector Romano Cheese, four-course special menu which includes a
Dried Cranberries, champagne toast, then dash off to the party
Get into the Christmas
Red Onion, and Paris Dressing of your choice or ring in the New Year at
spirit! Come and listen home. The amazing menu will be available
to Hannah Mae Rector White Wine Coq Au Vin on line. $55++ per person
performing a special White Wine braised Chicken,
Christmas program Cremini Mushrooms, HOLIDAY CATERING GUIDE
while you enjoy dinner Crispy Pancetta, During this Covid-19 era, when
prepared by Chef Wood Garlic Citrus Braised entertaining at the Club is lim-
and his Culinary Team. Root Vegetables, ited, there is a holiday catering
This program is for both our younger and older Sauteed Haricot Verts guide from which you can
Members. Guests are welcome. Hannah has moved choose items for carry out to
back to her home town of Winchester, KY, after White Chocolate Mousse Parfait entertain at home or your
playing music in Hawaii for over 4 years. She sings, Peppermint Whipped Cream office. This guide can be
plays guitar, ukulele and piano. Listen to her on found online in the Roxie’s
You Tube singing Christmas songs. $25++ menu section.
BITS AND BYTES
Reservations for Roxie’s can be made online
at www.spindletophall.org or call 859-255-2777
SANTA’S SPECIAL SENIORS
Pick a special person to bless this holiday
season by bringing a gift basket for a female
MEMBER DINING or male or both. Please wrap your gifts and
During the colder weather, your Club is still utilizing the Veranda. There are heaters to offset label male or female with a special note and
the cool evenings. Until December 13, your Club is only allowed to offer carry out or outside return them to the Club no later than De-
service on the Veranda. Roxie’s Menu and Bar Menu are always available for takeout. We hope cember 15th. Gift cards are acceptable. For
indoor dining will resume after December 13. The Oak Room will be used for extra dining more information contact Jean Lockwood at
space to observe the social distancing guidelines. We are able to accommodate Members jlockwood@spindletophall.org. There are
with additional social distancing requirements. Please make this request when reserving a 24 female and 10 male seniors. We do not
table in Roxie’s. Bring your entrance stub from your Southern Lights visit and get a free have sizes this year for clothing. Please let
dessert with the purchase of an entrée. us know if you are going to contribute and
FRIDAYS
ROXIE’S MENU CHOICES Open 12 pm to 8 pm whether it is a male or female gift. You can
You g call the Club at 859-255-2777 with your
The regular Roxie's menu is available Live Entertainment Belonre!
Wednesday through Saturday. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm He information.
New! Family Style Menu December 2021-2022 BOARD OF
Chef Wood offer a choice of two family 4 Michael Robinson (weather permitting) DIRECTORS’ BALLOT
style meals to go. This menu will change 11 TBD (weather permitting) All Resident Members will have received
each week. and you will be notified by 18 Carrie Johnson & Paul Combs the voting ballot in the mail. Please review,
email. This menu is available Wednesday cast your votes and return in the envelope
through Sunday. SATURDAYS provided. For your vote to count, it must ar-
Open 12 pm - 8 pm / 5, 12, 19, 26 rive by December 15. Your vote will not be
Drink Specials: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
WEDNESDAYS Half Price House Wine and House Well
counted unless your name is on the ballot.
Open 4 pm - 8 pm / 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 This information will be used to verify your
Drinks. $1 off local beers Membership. The envelopes are given to the
Great deals on select wines by the glass
and special bottle pricing will be offered. SUNDAYS nominating committee unopened. The votes
Open 12 pm - 6 pm / 6, 13, 20, 27* will be counted on December 16, 2020.
THURSDAYS December 6: Buffet Brunch with Santa
Open 12 pm - 8 pm / 3, 10 and 17 BILLING
13: A La Carte Brunch All billing questions can be answered by
December 31 - New Year’s Eve 20: Holiday Buffet Brunch calling 859-255-2777 and asking for Benita
4 pm - 8 pm 27: Champagne Buffet Brunch Jacobs. Remember, you can opt to pay a full
Special 4-course menu. *On buffet days an a la carte menu will be year in advance and receive a 5% account
available 12 pm to 6 pm. credit which can go towards your minimum
spending requirement. For example, a family
membership is $1900 per year, 5% account
THE CLUB AT UK’S SPINDLETOP HALL DEVELOPMENT FUND credit is $95.
At this time of giving, as you plan for your 2020 tax return filings, we would like you to
think about contributing to the Development Fund to help preserve and enhance not only DID YOU KNOW?
the historic property but the enjoyment of your Club. All contributions to The Spindletop Hall
• Masks with the Spindetop Hall Logo
Development Fund are tax deductible. Just make your check to University of Kentucky-
will again be on sale during December
Spindletop Hall Development Fund and mail it to The Club, ATTN: Matt Post. Online giving can
at $20 each. The previous fundraiser,
be done by clicking on “Learn More” under Rebuild History on the public side of our website.
raised $750 for the Development Fund.
Thanks again for your support for this special place!
Your Club appreciates your support.
• Cuda Walk bricks are available year-
UK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REMINDER round to give as gifts
Membership at The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall is dependent on being either Faculty, Staff or • Reservations are required for all Club
a Fellow at the University of Kentucky or by belonging to the UK Alumni Association. Anybody events.
can belong to the Alumni Association. If you are not a UK Alum, you can join as an Associate • Roxie’s is closed during January and will
Member. All Club Members, in this category, have to keep their Alumni status “ACTIVE” to reopen on Thursday, February 4, 2021
remain eligible for membership at The Club. Unless you are a Lifetime Member, a $75 annual • Even though your Club is closed in
contribution to any UK fund is required for "Active Member" status and continued eligibility. January for needed maintenance, it will
When your Membership comes up for renewal, you will receive a notice letting you know open for your special event needs
where you can direct your tax-deductible donation of $75. Make your check payable to the upon request. Contact Becca Morrison,
University of Kentucky and indicate the appropriate UK fund on the memo line (ie: The Club at bmorrison@spindletophall.org or by
at UK’s Spindletop Hall Development Fund). If you opt for the Club’s fund, it will increase calling 859-255-2777.
funds available to continue improving Your Club.
• Your Club will be closed on Christmas Eve
and Christmas Day
Happy Holidays to You and Yours! • On New Year's Eve The Club is open 4 pm
to 8 pm with a special menu
REMEMBERING 2020 FUN TIMES (despite COVID!)
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