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The Polar Bear – Tuesday, January 17th
2012 got off to a great start with our first, Senior One-Day Event, The Senior Polar Bear.  The weather was supposed to be chilly for an event called the Polar Bear, but Tom took control of the weather and raised the temperatures a few degrees.  We even thought of re-naming the event the Grizzly Bear for the Day.  Obviously the warm temperatures helped bring out a big crowd.  We had 32 players compete in the Capain;s Choice Format. 

As with all Captain's Choice Events, the Overall Champion was determined by who was able to make a few more putts than the other team.  The Fearsome Foursome of Fred Stanton, Steve Stanton, Lonnie Bowman, and Bo Willard, were able to sink a few more birdie putts, post a phenomenal score of 55 and capture first place honors by two shots over the team of Ancil Pressley, Dave Mottershead, Parker Martin and John Southern. Finishing in third place, with a very respectable score of 60 was the team of Tom Maffett, Charlie Carlson, Luke Lekovish, and our youngest Senior, Robbie Prichard. 

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2012 Senior Polar Bear and Congratulate all of our winners. 

Our Next One-Day Senior Event of 2012 will be the Senior Groundhog, scheduled for Tuesday, February 7th.  We will also be holding a Senior Open Par 3 Tournament on Wednesday, February 15th. Click Here to sign-up for either of these events   

Senior Inter-Club Information
The Senior Inter-club Matches are BEING SCHEDULED for 2012.  Information on mathc dates will be available in January of 2012.  You can view the entire 2011 Midlands Senior Inter-club Schedule and results by clicking on the Midlands Seniors Link above.

LGA

WINTER GOLF 2012 PAIRINGS

MATCHES TO BE PLAYED - JANUARY 14TH – JANUARY 31ST

MATCH #1
SANDY vs. DIANNE
DEBBIE A. vs. CAROL O.
SUZANN vs. CHERYL
DONNA vs. ANNETTE
MARTY vs. ANGELEEN
LAURALEE vs. NATALIE

MATCH #2
CAROL O. vs. DIANNE
SANDY vs. CHERYL
DEBBIE A. vs. ANNETTE
SUZANN vs. ANGELEEN
DONNA vs. NATALIE
MARTY vs. LAURALEE

MATCHES TO BE PLAYED - FEBRUARY 1ST – FEBRUARY 15TH

MATCH #3
CHERYL vs. DIANNE
CAROL O. vs. ANNETTE
SANDY vs. ANGELEEN
DEBBIE A. vs. NATALIE
SUZANN vs. LAURALEE
DONNA vs. MARTY

MATCH #4
ANNETTE vs. DIANNE
CHERYL vs. ANGELEEN
CAROL O. vs. NATALIE
SANDY vs. LAURALEE
DEBBIE A. vs. MARTY
SUZANN vs. DONNA

MATCHES TO BE PLAYED - FEBRUARY 16TH – FEBRUARY 29TH

MATCH #5
ANGELEEN vs. DIANNE
ANNETTE vs. NATALIE
CHERYL vs. LAURALEE
CAROL O. vs. MARTY
SANDY vs. DONNA
DEBBIE A. vs. SUZANN

MATCH #6
NATALIE vs. DIANNE
ANGELEEN vs. LAURALEE
ANNETTE vs. MARTY
CHERYL vs. DONNA
CAROL O. vs. SUZANN
SANDY vs. DEBBIE A.

MATCHES TO BE PLAYED - MARCH 1ST –MARCH 14TH

MATCH #7
LAURALEE vs. DIANNE
NATALIE vs. MARTY
ANGELEEN vs. DONNA
ANNETTE vs. SUZANN
CHERYL vs. DEBBIE A.
CAROL O. vs. SANDY

MATCH #8
MARTY vs. DIANNE
LAURALEE vs. DONNA
NATALIE vs. SUZANN
ANGELEEN vs. DEBBIE A.
ANNETTE vs. SANDY
CHERYL vs. CAROL O.

MATCHES TO BE PLAYED - MARCH 15TH -APRIL 10TH

MATCH #9
DONNA vs. DIANNE
MARTY vs. SUZANN
NATALIE vs. SANDY
LAURALEE vs. DEBBIE A.
ANGELEEN vs. CAROL O.
ANNETTE vs. CHERYL

MATCH #10
SUZANN vs. DIANNE
DONNA vs. DEBBIE A.
MARTY vs. SANDY
LAURALEE vs. CAROL O.
NATALIE vs. CHERYL
ANGELEEN vs. ANNETTE

MATCH #11
DEBBIE A. vs. DIANNE
SUZANN vs. SANDY
DONNA vs. CAROL 0.
MARTY vs. CHERYL
LAURALEE vs. ANNETTE
NATALIE vs. ANGELEEN

SUBS ARE CAROL PACHOL AND JULIE SNIDER

2011 LGA Round-Up Tournament
The LGA Closed out their tournament season with the LGA Round-Up on Sunday, October 16th.  The format for the event was three-person captain’s choice.

Sandy Forbes continued her hot play from the previous weekend as she led the team of herself, Cheryl Munn and Betsy Duffy to victory.  The trio posted a score of 1-under par 71, to edge out a one shot victory over the team of Debbie Allen, Annette Krasky and Fran Miolen.  Debbie Richard, Cindy Keating and Carol Owens played great as well, but finished in third place with a score of 73.

2011 LGA Member-Guest Tournament
The LGA Member-Guest Tournament was played on Saturday, September 10th.

The festivities for the event actually got underway on Friday Evening, September 9th, as the participants gathered for a putting contest, par 3 shoot-out and LGA Member-Guest Party.

A great time was had by all and after a hard night of partying, the players got a short-night’s sleep and got up early on Saturday for The Member-Guest Tournament.

We used two different formats for the event – Modified Alternate Shot on holes # 1-9 and Best Ball on holes # 10-18.  The weather was wonderful for the event and the scores were extremely close. 

In the battle for the Overall Gross Title, Debbie Allen and Carol Truslow set the pace with a great score of 76 and edged out Suzann Bartley and Regina Watts who fired a great score of 78 to finish in second place.  Natalie Huff and Lynn Humprey posted a respectable score of 80 and finished in 3rd place.

Over on the Net side, Marty Broadnax and Gina Hansen led the way, posting a score of 64 to capture the Overall Net Title by one shot over two other teams. 

The team of Patti Melotte and Doris Zimmerman and the team of Annette Krasky and Sandy Tamburo both shot 65, but Patti and Doris won second place based on the tie-breaker.

We would like to congratulate all of our winners and thank everyone who participated in the 2011 Member-Guest Tournament.  We would also like to thank Suzann Bartley, Natalie Huff, and the rest of the LGA Member-Guest committee for a job well done. 

Maintenance

The following is an article written by James Francis Moore that appeared in the USGA's November-December Edition of the "Greens Section Record."  Please take a moment to read through it. 

For the purpose of this article, consider the following definitions of good players and good golfers. Good players have low handicaps, usually hit the ball a mile, and occasionally post very low scores. Good golfers fill divots, repair ball marks, and practice good etiquette each and every time they are on the course. Anyone who has ever worked in golf course maintenance will verify that, unfortunately, the two terms are not mutually inclusive. In fact, good players often are the least likely to be considerate of the games of lesser mortals. This is not to say that all good players are bad golfers. In fact, practicing good etiquette on the course seems to be slipping across the board, regardless of handicap. And the timing could not be worse. All but the wealthiest courses are finding it harder to make a profit these days, with large cost increases in fuel, fertilizer, and labor. Since labor almost always represents the largest budget item, it typically is the first to be targeted when budget reductions are necessary. When forced to choose, most courses with reduced available labor place a higher priority on agronomic necessities than the niceties of completing tasks that good golfers normally do for themselves. Unless we can somehow encourage players to become better golfers, the overall quality of many courses will decline rapidly during tough economic times. For those who wish to become better golfers, here are the ways you can help your course the most.

FILLING DIVOTS
Golfers often ask if they should replace their divots, fill them with whatever has been provided in the divot buckets, or just leave them for the crew. The best option is to fill the divot with the material provided by the maintenance staff.  Typically, this is straight sand, although occasionally a sand/seed mixture is used by courses using cool-season turfgrasses.  Replacing a divot is the second-best option, assuming the divot is deep enough to include a significant amount of soil. Without the soil, the divot quickly dries out and is pulled back out of the ground during the next mowing.
Do — Fill divot holes with the material provided by the maintenance staff.
Don’t — Overfill the hole, which results in a sand mound that can dull or damage the mowing units.

BALL MARKS
Few aspects of etiquette generate more discussion than the fixing of ball marks (at least now that most courses no longer allow spiked shoes), and even superintendents disagree on the best method of ball mark repair. The inability to agree on a single best method stems from the fact that ball marks are not all the same. On soft greens, a shot that descends from a very steep angle produces a deep, almost circular ball mark. On the same green, a shot that comes in low and hard will produce an elongated tearing of the green, and it often removes a plug of grass and soil. Ball marks on soft greens take time to repair properly. Compacted soil needs to be lifted gently, and the raised sides of the ball mark need to be gently pushed back toward the center. The elongated mark needs to be kneaded back together by pushing in from the sides, stretching the turf rather than tearing it. Replacing removed turf seldom accomplishes much, so it is best to leave it out. In contrast, very firm greens can resist ball marks so well that they can be hard to find at all. On such greens the marks will be slight indentations that require a minimum of effort to repair. These marks can be repaired with a very slight lifting to restore smoothness.
Do — Restore surface smoothness by gently pushing from the sides and, in some cases, gently lifting the compressed area.
Don’t — Aggressively twist (as is so often done by pros on national television), which does more harm than good.

BUNKERS
Among the first rules of etiquette taught to young players are to rake the bunker smooth of footprints and repair divots after a shot. Unfortunately, either through laziness or disdain, many players refuse to extend this courtesy to their fellow golfers. Shoving sand around with your foot or a clubhead is no substitute for raking. However, for those who are willing to rake, it is important to do the job correctly. Avoid pulling sand down the bunker face when raking. Doing so results in very shallow sand on the face, leading to exposed soil, which is easily eroded. Also, many bunkers are constructed with liners or lining material installed on the slopes to reduce the problems of sand erosion. These liners should always be covered with at least 2 to 3 inches of sand. It is equally important to avoid pulling sand out of the bunker and onto the adjacent turf. Piles of sand around the bunker edges can cause serious damage to mowing equipment. Sand raked out of the bunker will also result in a poorly defined bunker edge, making it difficult to determine whether the ball is in or out of the hazard. Although most players are concerned only with how the ball got into the bunker and how they are going to get it out, good golfers know that it is important to consider how to get themselves in and out of the bunker as well. Climbing in and out of the steep side of a bunker can cause significant damage to liners and the sod on the bunker face. Entry and exit should always be from the low side.
Do — Push sand up the bunker face and enter and exit from the low side of the bunker.
Don’t — Climb out of the high side of the bunker, which causes damage to liners and grass faces.

CARTS
Nothing causes more damage to golf courses than the improper use of golf carts.  Superintendents expend many labor hours repairing this damage and trying to prevent it in the first place. The problems are many, and most could easily be prevented with common sense. One of the most common is players driving their carts on the banks of tees and the banks and approaches of greens. Driving too close to the greens is particularly troublesome, since the wear and tear on the turf in this area directly affects playing quality. These areas are frequently irrigated and therefore more susceptible to damage. Ropes, signs, and painted lines are all too frequently ignored by players who are too lazy to walk from the path to the green. Unthinking cart drivers frequently pull two wheels off the path, presumably to make room for other carts to pass. Since they invariably do this next to greens and tees, it is no coincidence that ruts are commonplace in these areas immediately adjacent to the path. Although this is a great practice if you have a fl at on the highway, it is unnecessary on the golf course. Seldom will someone need to pass a parked cart. Should a marshal, drink cart, or maintenance vehicle need to get by, they can easily pull off the path and around the parked cart.
Do — Avoid wet areas, stay off green and tee banks, and follow all directional signs, ropes, and lines.
Don’t — Pull half off the path, as it is unnecessary and causes damage to high-visibility areas.

ROPES
Ropes are a necessary evil on every course that receives heavy play. No superintendent enjoys putting ropes up. They are constant maintenance headaches.  Unfortunately, they are the most effective means of directing cart traffic and protecting areas of the course that are prone to damage.  Many golfers step on the ropes rather than over them — presumably in an effort not to trip. Unfortunately, this practice pulls out the stakes that the ropes are attached to, leaving the rope lying on the ground. Someone on the maintenance staff then needs to fix the stakes and retighten the rope.
Do — Pay attention to ropes and the areas they are intended to protect.
Don’t — Step on a rope — step over it.

SMALL THINGS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
There are many other small things golfers can do to help their course play and look better, and in the process free up the maintenance staff for more essential work.
• Picking up broken tees helps prevent damage to costly mower reels.
• Not overfilling trash containers prevents trash from blowing across the course.
• Replacing a sign or rope stake that has been knocked down keeps the course looking neat and helps prevent damage.
• If an irrigation system leak is spotted, let a maintenance staff worker know about it so it can be fixed before turf damage occurs from traffic through the area.
• Lose the herd mentality when driving your cart — avoid following the same path of the carts before you.
• Avoid taking divots on your practice swings.
• Chip to the chipping green — not the practice putting green.
• When practicing putting, avoid standing in one place for extended periods — doing so can cause damage to the green.
• Put bunker rakes where the superintendent has directed them to be placed.

CONCLUSION
Part of the inspiration for this article stems from a group of men with whom I am fortunate enough to play golf regularly. Not only are these men good players, they are outstanding golfers. It is a real pleasure to watch them work their way around the course during a round. They don’t just avoid damaging the course; they improve it in the process of enjoying their round! They leave the course better than they found it. And contrary to what you might think, none of this results in slow play. Imagine your course receiving 30,000 rounds per year from golfers like these fellows.

JIM MOORE is director of the USGA Green Section’s Construction Education Program.

We greatly appreciate everyone's help in making the Woodlands look better.  By helping out with the basics listed above you will greatly imporve the playing conditions at The Woodlands for yourself and fellow members. 

Thank you and enjoy the course

Tournaments

Tennis

Spring 2012 at The Woodlands

Join us on Facebook at "The Woodlands Tennis Page"

Clay Court Status 2/2/12  - Courts are playable 

Valentine's Mixed Doubles Social - Saturday, February 11th

Open Play Through January:
Mondays: Men and Women 3.5 and Up Open Play at 6:30PM
Wednesdays: Men and Women 2.5 and Up Open Play at 6:30PM with Wing Night after in The Clubhouse
Thursdays: Men's Night All Levels at 6:30PM with Thirsty Thursdays after in the Clubhouse

Ongoing Events:
USTA Adult and Senior Spring League Tennis
Saturdays at 9:00AM - Cardio Tennis (Click Here to check class schedule)

Going on at The Woodlands. . .

Our second annual low country boil was held on November 18th. It was the first cold night of the season, and we enjoyed it by playing numerous rounds of doubles on all six courts. We also sat by the fire pit, enjoying jumbo roasted marshmallows and smores. The low country boil was the highlight of the night. Chef Jarell and Derreck made shrimp, potatoes, sausage, and corn that everyone enjoyed. We are already looking forward to next year's boil!

On October 21st we had our annual Halloween tennis social. This year we made it a pot-luck event, and participants brought dishes ranging from macaroni and cheese to pumpkin cake. It was a great event with lots of good food. Bob Marchi was our costume contest winner! Join us in November for our annual Low Country Boil tennis social!

The last weekend in August brought the 2011 Inter-club Tournament. Members of The Woodlands played teams from five other clubs in the area, including Cobblestone, Rockbridge, Forest Lake, Wildewood, and Longcreek. With  31 total points, The Woodlands came in fifth overall. Even though we did not take home the title, we had a great time playing in the event. We would also like to send a huge thank you to Kent Whitener, the tennis pro at Rockbridge, for hosting such a great tournament.

On Friday, June 24th we enjoyed our Wimbledon Tennis Social. Everyone dressed in all-while, and we played with wooden rackets. After the event, we headed to the clubhouse to watch the USC gamecocks play in the College World Series! It was a great night of sports!


Congratulations to our 3.5 Women's Senior team, The Alley Cats! They did not lose one match at the City Playoffs, and now they are headed to the State Championship in Hilton Head Island. Good Luck Alley Cats!


Congratulations to our 3.5 Women's Senior team, The Alley Cats. They won their last home match on Saturday, April 4th, and they will be advancing to the City Playoffs.
Alley Cat Players:
Sissie Childress - Captain
Denise Benner
Linda Reed
Renee Watson
Ruth Rayman
Elizabeth Marchi
Judy Rockwell
Jennie Flanders
Cindy DePalma
Susan Arling
Diane Donnelly
Tammy Strawbridge


March of 2011 brought our Luck of the Irish tennis mixer. We had a great time celebrating St.Patrick's day at The Woodlands. We had over 40 participants, and we rotated partners after each round of play. At the end of the mixer, we gave over $150 dollars in Tennis Pro Shop gift certificates! It was a great night to eat, drink, and play tennis with friends!


Our first Adult Tournament of 2011 was held on the weekend of January 22nd. The Kick-Off to the Spring Season Doubles Tournament was a blast. We had over 40 participants who enjoyed a minimum of two matches over the weekend. Congratulations to all of our Doubles Champions and Finalists!


Women's 2.5 Champions -
Kim Smith and Ruth Hinson


Women's 2.5 Finalists -
Kathy Clymer and Karen Goldenfield


Women's 3.5 Champions -
Cindy DePalma and Ruth Rayman


Women's 3.5 Finalists -
Alice Matthews and Sharon Trace


Women's 4.0 Champions -
Diane Donnelly and Sheila Muha


Women's 4.0 Finalists -
Jennifer Lasecki and Pat Butler


Men's 3.5 Champions -
Gil Pipes and Larry Dixon


Men's 3.5 Finalists -
Tyler Horton and Robert Gettys



In December we had our first Junior Tennis Tournament at The Woodlands. We had a great turn-out! The kids enjoyed pizza and s'mores by the fire on Friday night, staying warm off the court by the fire-pit. Over the weekend, the kids played a minimum of three matches in a round-robin format. The Champions and Finalists in each division were awarded medals to take home.


Girls 12 and Under Champion - Erica Zippel


Girls 12 and Under Finalist - Meredith Radtke


Girls 8 and Under Finalist and Champion -
Halle Gardham and Whitney Crawford



Boys 14 and Under Champion - Hunter Horton
Boys 14 and Under Finalist - Greg Rast



On Friday, November 19th, The Woodlands tennis members enjoyed a night by the fire during our Low Country Boil Tennis Social. In between forehand and backhand strokes, we roasted marshmallows and filled our stomachs with shrimp, corn on the cob, sausage, and potatoes. Ray Cohen and Karen Goldenfield were the big winners of our raffle. Ray won a 3 liter bottle of wine, and Karen won a dinner for two at The Woodlands Grill. It was a perfect, Fall night for tennis. 











The Round Robin Queens of the Court tennis Social was held on Saturday, November 6th, 2010. We had 15 ladies join the social. They enjoyed food, drinks, and three full hours of tennis. Congratulations to The 2010 Queens of the Court: Sukari Salone, Kathy Clymer, Jennie Flanders, and Fran Miolen. 

Swimming

Fall Swimming Pool Information. 

Members are welcome to continue to use the Swimming Pool through the month of October.  No lifeguards will be on duty.  Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.  Please call the golf shop at 788-6658 if you need to get the pool gate unlocked.

Clubhouse

Upcoming Social Events at The Woodlands

Super Bowl Sunday at The Woodlands
As always, The Woodlands will be the place to be on Super Bowl Sunday.  The day starts off with Breakfast in The Member’s Grill and Lounge.  Next, The Super Bowl Scramble will be played.  This event is a 4-Person Captain’s Choice Tournament.  Play begins with a 12:00 PM Shotgun Start and we will have Chili following the round.  Then, to finish off the day, we invite all of our Members at The Woodlands (and their Guests) to come out to Tom, Derrick, Robbie, Jarell & T.J.’s Super Bowl Extravaganza Party.  We will have Square Boards, a Final Score Guess Prize (Awesome Prize), Door Prizes, Drink Specials, Tailgate Appetizers throughout the game, and Buckets of Five Domestic Beers for $10.00.  Our Friends from Budweiser of Columbia are helping us sponsor this party with some great give-aways. 

We expect celebrities including Tim Sturgis and Kenny Brown to be available for Autographs and Free Golf Advice.  We might even have Kenny Brown signing New York, New York if the Giants make it today.  If K.B. gets into the buckets of beer, we might be lucky enough to have a hambone rendition. 

Make your plans to spend the day at The Woodlands on Super Bowl Sunday.

Click Here to sign-up for The Super Bowl Scramble

Click Here to sign-up for Tom, Derrick, Robbie, Jarell & T.J.’s Super Bowl Extravaganza Party


February Social Events

Friday, February 10th – Pre-Valentine’s Day Dinner
Last year we had a big crowd for our Pre-Valentine’s Day Dinner, and judging from the Menu for 2012, we will have a larger crowd this year.  You will not want to miss this fabulous night at The Woodlands.  Bring your special someone to The Woodlands and enjoy a simplified, but elegant menu.  Sweethearts can choose from a 12 ounce New York Strip, Flounder, Fried or Pan Roasted with a Black Bean and Corn Salsa, or Chicken Marsala.  All three entrees are served with a House Salad, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Green Beans and Dinner Rolls. 

There are 5 seatings available for the Pre-Valentine’s Day Dinner on February 10th – 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:00 PM.  RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED for The Pre-Valentine’s Day Dinner.  Click Here for reservations for February 10th. 

Friday, February 17th - Live Entertainment with Mike Faulkenbery
If You Missed Mike Faulkenbery in January, MAKE SURE you keep your Calendar Clear for February 17th.  Everyone who saw Mike’s performance in January wanted him back again – Derrick took care of your request and Mike is ready to entertain a large Friday Night Crowd at The Woodlands.  The Woodland’s Food and Beverage Staff will have great specials on the menu while you enjoy an evening or Live Entertainment by Mike Faulkenbery.  Click Here to reserve your table in The Member’s Grill and Lounge for Mike’s Performance.

Friday, February 24th – Prime Rib Night
Prime Rib Night is Here to Stay at The Woodlands.  We will be featuring Derrick and Jarell’s Herb Crusted Prime Rib once a month at The Woodlands.  This is definitely the best tasting Prime Rib in Columbia and there is no question that at only $13.99, it is the best price in town.  Click Here to make your reservation for Prime Rib Night on Friday, February 24th.


Thirsty Thursday Nights 
Come join your Fellow Members in The Woodlands Grill and Lounge and enjoy extended Happy Hour and Kitchen Hours until 8:00 PM.  The Grill Menu will be condensed and feature California Ranch Flatbreads, Beer Brats, Salads, and Assorted Appetizers

Friday Night $50.00 Drawings at The Woodlands!

Every meal that you purchase from The Woodlands Member's Grill & Lounge could be worth $50.00.  Each time you eat a meal at The Woodlands, your name is entered in our Friday Night Drawings.  If selected, and present at the time of the drawing, you will receive a Food & Beverage Gift Certificate for at least $50.00.  However, if your name is drawn and you are not present, then you automatically forfeit your winnings, and $25.00 is donated towards the next Friday's pot.

Each time that you enjoy at Meal at The Woodlands, remember to drop your receipt in the fishbowl (located in the Member's Lounge) to be entered in our drawings! 

Come out to The Woodlands every Friday night and don't miss your chance to win!!

Breakfast at The Woodlands on Saturday & Sunday Mornings
The Woodlands is the place to start your day every Saturday and Sunday Morning from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM for Breakfast at The Woodlands on Saturday Mornings.  The Food and Beverage Crew will be serving two eggs, your choice of bacon or sausage, your choice of grits or hash browns, and toast for the low price of $4.99.  Chef Jarell has added a two egg, cheese omelet (add extra fillings if desired) and a Belgian Waffle to the Breakfast Menu as well.  Also, Bloody Marys will be available for only $3.00 both mornings.  Click Here for more information.

New Members

Welcome New Members: Jay & Rhonda Gamble Sangeeta Shenoy & Prakash Prabhu Bob & Patti Robinson Welcome Back - Ned Timmerman Welcome Back - Stephen Creel Terry  & Betsy Dimmery Dick & Penny Tolson Brad & Ashley Tolson Derek & Michelle Bridges The Woodlands Golf and Country Club 2012 Member Referral Program Current Members know the exceptional value of The Woodlands. Each time you refer a friend, family member, co-worker, or colleague, we would like to personally thank-you by giving you credit to your account. For one new member who joins from your referral, you will receive one month’s credit in dues. For two new members who join from your referral, you will receive three months credit in dues. For three new members who join from your referral, you will receive five months credit in dues. For five or more members who join from your referral, you will receive six months credit in dues.