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News from The Landings

Here you will find items of interest to The Landings community.

LOCAL LEADERS NAMED TO LANDINGS COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 The Landings Company recently named two new Directors to its seven-member Board of Directors. Doug J. Marchand and Beth Tarjan were welcomed to the Board earlier this year by chairman, Jerome Grader. As the real estate and marketing arm of The Landings community, The Landings Company supports the community’s property values by executing a national marketing program self-funded through its real estate sales operation.

Doug Marchand, who stepped down from his position as Executive Director of the Georgia Ports Authority in 2010, was inducted to the International Maritime Hall of Fame in 2009. During the 15 years of his tenure, the Authority’s container and automobile volumes more than quadrupled. Marchand successfully combined effective marketing strategies and capital investment to achieve results. During the course of his career, Marchand received numerous awards and distinctions, including Savannah Chamber of Commerce’s 2004 Industrial Person of the Year, the Journal of Commerce Leadership Roll in International Trade, and Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians four years running.

“Doug’s business acumen and strong reputation in the region will greatly contribute to the success of The Landings Company,” said Bill Houghton, Landings Company president.

Beth Tarjan, who was appointed Secretary of the Board moved to The Landings in 2001.  A former president of The Landings Club board, Beth spent 21 years with the Kemper Insurance Company, her last position as Executive Vice-President. In that position, Beth oversaw the claims organization, litigation department, loss control department, medical management company and the entire Canadian operation. In addition to her position as Secretary of the Board, Ms. Tarjan volunteers at the Social Apostolate inSavannah, and has been on numerous Boards includingAugustanaCollege,NorthwesternMemorialHospitalinChicago,ILand Gateway Foundation.

 “We are thrilled to have Beth on our Board,” said Jerry Grader, “She brings a wealth of business experience and knowledge that will be invaluable as we navigate the year ahead.”

April 10th, 2012

Donald Young Accepts Wildcard into 2012 Savannah Challenger

 The Landings Club is excited to announce world-ranked American tennis player Donald Young has accepted a wildcard into the main draw of the 2012 Savannah Challenger, scheduled for April 21-29, to be played at THe Landings Tennis Center. Donald Young, a 22-year-old Atlanta native, made a successful run to the 2011 Savannah Challenger finals before losing in straight sets to Wayne Odesnik.

“Donald Young is a superb athlete and a fierce competitor,” said Scott Mitchell, tournament director. “We would love to see him repeat last year’s outstanding performance, but we also want him to enjoy playing at The Landings Club in front of members and local tennis fans who love watching him compete.”

 Young is a tour veteran, making his debut in 2004 at the age of 15. He is now ranked no. 46 in the world after a career best in 2011, reaching the round of 16 at the U.S. Open.

 The 2012 Savannah Challenger is a USTA Pro Circuit Event. All special activities are open to the public. For news, schedules and draws or general information, please visit www.savannahchallenger.com. The Landings Club on SkidawayIslandis a private membership club. For more information, call (912) 598-8050 or visit www.landingsclub.com.

April 2nd, 2012

The Landings Club Takes On Growing & Serving Their Own Produce

   There were many cooks in the kitchen that helped to inspire the chefs at the Landings Club to have their own gardens on Skidaway Island. After all, there is NOTHING like fresh herbs and produce to savor a main course or any dish for that matter.

   So when last year’s Fitness Center construction began at Oakridge, Director of Club Operations Gunnard Cunningham designed a raised bed to be built just outside Chef Zambito’s kitchen for growing herbs. Rosemary, Basil, Lemon-Thyme, Oregano, and Mint were planted…tended… and harvested for what has become a clear success for the Oakridge kitchen!

   Recently, the chefs at all four clubhouses agreed to expand this venture by supplementing the produce they purchase from local farms by growing vegetables at Skidaway Farms. After all, every restaurateur knows that serving locally grown produce is a sure way to attract those customers with a discerning palette…and how much more “local” could they get!

   With the help of Farm Committee members Donna Shea and Janet Waldie, the chefs hired professional organic gardener Andy Schwartz to cultivate and maintain their harvest in the four plots along Doc Charley Lane. Andy has two plots of vegetable seeds already in the soil…with his eye on a harvest of radishes and lettuce within the month. Not only will he tend the garden, but Andy’s services also will include dividing the harvest equally among four clubhouses.

   “Our Skidaway Island harvests will be a supplement to the food distributor deliveries we receive every day,” said Director Cunningham. “And we also have designed a leaf-style icon that will appear on the menu next to any dish that has a SkidawayIsland ingredient in it.” He now is planning herb gardens at the Marshwood and Deer Creek clubhouses that will be maintained by the chefs and the Club’s grounds staff.

   Within the near future, patrons of the Club’s dining rooms should see those leaf icons on their menus. Not only will they verify the “local-ness” of the ingredients, but they will be a reminder of how committed The Landings Club’s restaurants are to the quality of the food they serve!

March 26th, 2012