CHAPEL HILL COUNTRY CLUB
HIGHLIGHTS
March-April 2013 Volume 43, No. 2
STAFF DIRECTORY Don Hunter General Manager (919) 945-0419 dhunter@chapelhill-cc.com Jeff Earley Assistant Manager, Membership Director (919) 945-0410 jearley@chapelhill-cc.com Chad Tuttle Clubhouse Manager (919) 945-0410 ctuttle@chapelhill-cc.com Jean O’Daniel Controller (919) 932-2848 jodaniel@chapelhill-cc.com Pat Clark Accounting (919) 932-2851 pclark@chapelhill-cc.com Bernadette Degnan Accounting (919) 945-0420 bdegnan@chapelhill-cc.com Jimmy Reale Executive Chef (919) 967-8201 jreale@chapelhill-cc.com Rick Brannon Head Golf Professional (919) 932-2857 rbrannon@chapelhill-cc.com Craig Thompson Course Superintendent (919) 932-2854 chccturf@gmail.com Lindsay Benton Head Tennis Professional (919) 932-2855 lbenton@chapelhill-cc.com Walt Pierce Locker Room Manager (919) 945-0413 lockerroom@chapelhill-cc.com Leea Murphy Activities Director (919) 945-0411 lmurphy@chapelhill-cc.com Alisa Minshall Communications Director (919) 967-8201 aminshall@chapelhill-cc.com
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GENERAL MANAGER’S NOTE As we head into spring, the staff and I are very excited about the prospect of the new season. Chef is continuing to evolve the menus in the club to offer better selection and more variety. Most recently, he has introduced a new banquet menu. Our hope is that you will consider your club rst when you are thinking of hosting an event. We thank you for the continued support as our sales numbers show increases in all areas of a la carte service. We have focused the last six months on growth in these areas to better serve you and your families. We are also happy to announce the addition of Jesse Mendes to our staff as Director of Aquatics. Jesse comes to Chapel Hill Country Club with a great record of swimming achievements and a desire for top level service. I am very optimistic that this will be our best pool season ever. Spring is also a very critical time for your club to grow in membership. This benets you in many ways, but most of all membership growth helps us control the cost to you and your family and creates good nancial heath for the club that you love. Currently we have about 80 openings and a goal this year of 60 new members. This is only possible with your support. Please consider the benets of belonging and recommend your friends and coworkers. This year’s membership drive has some great referral incentives for you, the member. Please contact either me or Jeff Earley with your referrals and questions. Your support in all areas of the club is vital to help us deliver on the many long term goals of the club. With your support of the club and your recommendation of potential members we will continue to develop the club to meet your needs and become the club of the future. -Don Hunter General Manager, CCM
Classic Movie Night Thursday, March 7th 7 PM Downstairs in the Clubhouse & free of charge! Call (919) 967-8201 for reservations
Meet your friends for dinner then join us
Casablanca premiered in
1942. Set in unoccupied
Africa in the early days of
downstairs for
World War II, an American
and a great classic movie!
with unforeseen complications.
popcorn, candy, beverages
expatriate meets a former lover
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Spring is in the air! The days are getting longer. The owers are starting to bloom. It’s a great time to enjoy the Chapel Hill Country Club. You may have some rust on your golf swing, and your tennis feet may not be quite as quick. No worries. Get a jump on summer and enjoy our beautiful North Carolina spring. While your friends in the Northeast get one more snowstorm, you’ll be walking the course or hitting the courts in shorts. We have a phenomenal spring planned for you. A few upcoming highlights: Chef Reale is introducing exciting new spring menu items. Our weekday hot buffet lunch is quick, healthy, and delicious. Have your business meeting at the club or meet a member for lunch. Have you ever experienced the Chef’s Table? For that special occasion (or just because), reserve the Chef’s Table and get ready for an amazing evening. You’ll have front seats to all the action in the kitchen as Chef Reale dazzles you with his gourmet cooking explaining each dish in mouthwatering detail. You will thank me for this advice. Our Easter extravaganza is second to none in town. Make your Easter reservation early, so you don’t miss this festive feast. The tennis programs are in full swing. Adults and Juniors are getting ready for USTA league play, Friday Night Doubles is back, and there are clinics available for everyone. Memorial Day is right around the corner, and the Parent/ Child Round Robin is always a highlight of the festivities. We are looking forward to a phenomenal golf season. This winter Craig and the maintenance crew have been working diligently to upgrade our golf course. Hundreds of trees have been cut down to improve green conditions. If the weather cooperates, we’re poised to have the best course conditions in years. The golf committee is working hard to put together diverse opportunities for all to enjoy golf. From the youngest juniors to our seasoned seniors, we have something for you. Stop by the Pro Shop and talk with one of our golf professionals about how you can play more and improve your game this year. Spring is also the most important time of the year for strengthening our club. How? Membership. We have put together an exciting spring membership drive. Invite your friends and colleagues out to the club. We have special incentives both for the primary referring member as well as the new member. I look forward to seeing you around the club. The best is yet to come, Kendrick Vinar Club President
IN THIS ISSUE... ABOUT THE HOUSE MEMBERSHIP BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP FESTIVAL GOLF NEWS GOLF EVENTS 2013 AQUATICS EASTER SHARKS SWIM TEAM TENNIS MOTHER -DAUGHTER TEA ACTIVITIES SUMMER CAMPS CLUB CALENDAR
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ABOUT THE HOUSE Every good organization needs goals, preferably achievable ones. As we roll into spring let me touch upon a few of the things we’ll be trying to do at CHCC during 2013. First, the not-so-welcome news that one of our goals is to increase overall restaurant pricing by ve percent and banquet prices by 10 percent. You know why. Costs are going up, as they inevitably to do. At least non-members, who comprise many of the banquet-goers, will bear the brunt of the increase. Although I don’t want to seem inhospitable. The United States Department of Agriculture predicts that in 2013, the cost of every category of food will increase. Fresh vegetables are predicted to go up four to ve percent and dairy products 3.5 to 4.5 percent. It is best that we stay ahead of the curve. Chef Jimmy Reale is not one to offer stale menus. Hence his promise to change our menus two times per season. Chef Jimmy is also creating an event to be held for the Chapel Hill schools called “The Chef’s Challenge”. This
event will be held at the schools with the intention of promoting healthier lunches for the children. A worthy goal, indeed. The club will also do a small off-premises catering promotion in March for the State Employees Credit Union. CHCC General Manager Don Hunter sees this as a way to develop a part of our business that has always been very at. Have you heard about our summer camp? It will be eight weeks long, will include golf, shing, tennis, cooking, soccer, swimming and crafts and will cost $2,600 for all eight weeks. If your child can’t do the whole thing, he or she can pay $350 per week for whatever participation is possible. Camp hours will be 9 to 5 Monday through Friday. The goal is 35 children for the rst year. Larry Cheek House Committee Chairman cheekw@bellsouth.net
MEMBERSHIP NEWS This month, we welcome new members Constance Hughes and Robert Bonczek, and Joe and Ashley Modisett. We are always excited to see our club family grow, and please join us in inviting our newest members into the traditions and activities of the club.
every new member needs the sponsorship of two current members, and we hope you will share the news with your interested friends and neighbors. It’s the perfect time to join with opportunities for reduced intiation fees and a full summer of activities approaching quickly.
As dogwoods and tulips start to appear warmer weather sparks the urge to get out and play. An inux of prospective members looking for a new place to recreate and socialize visit the club, and we are happy to show them around and help them quickly see all we have to offer. We will be hosting a New Member Party on March 24th. We invite you to bring a friend who might like to join between 1 and 4 pm for a great introduction to our club.
The Spring Membership Drive also benets sponsoring members who will earn anywhere from $300 to $1000 in goods and/or services at the club when their friend becomes a member.
We are also planning a Member Block Party on April 28th. This will be a family friendly afternoon of fun, and we would love for you to bring prospective member friends to this event, as well. This Spring, we are offering great incentives for new members. Please remember that
Growing our membership at the Chapel Hill Country Club not only produces a better community and a more diverse social environment, but also helps us progress with facilities and programs in order to provide a better all-around club experience. Your assistance in promoting your club and attracting new members is greatly appreciated. Please contact me about the Spring Membership Drive or with any other questions regarding membership. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting your friends, and we look forward to an exciting 2013! Jeff Earley, Assistant Manager & Membership Director (919) 945-0410; jearley@chapelhill-cc.com
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Festival march 23
6 pm
__________________ North Carolina Shrimp, Corn and Country Ham Bisque Shrimp Cigars Crepes, Tarragon Shrimp Mousse, Cucumber & Carrots
Join us for this evening of fun , entertainment, and great food...
Shrimp & Crab Salad Tossed with Organic Soba Noodles, Green Onion & Thai Peanut Sauce Shrimp Boil Shell-On Shrimp with Old Bay Seasoning, Corn on the Cob, Andouille Sausage & Red Potatoes Low Country Shrimp & Grits with Bacon, Mushrooms & Lobster Sauce Smoked Shrimp Cakes with Chili Lime Crema Fried Popcorn Shrimp Parmesan with Tomato Basil Sauce
...complete with scenes from the movie and characters to serve you!
Lemon Butter Broiled Rock Shrimp Tossed with Orecchiette Pasta, Orange Peppers & Pesto Cream Sauce Braised Shrimp & Chicken Stew with Mixed Vegetables in a Coconut Chicken Broth Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes Collard Greens
Tossed Salad with Dressings Caesar Salad with Croutons 3 Chef’s Specialty Salads
Forrest Gump’s Dessert Table _________________
$40++ per person 5
GOLF AT THE CHAPEL HILL COUNTRY CLUB GOLF PRO SHOP: (919) 932-2857 PRO SHOP & DRIVING HOURS: 8:30 AM- 6 PM TUESDAY-SUNDAY
GREEN AERIFICATION Green aerication will take place on March 6th and 7th. Please note that only nine holes will be open these days.
THE TRADITION 2013 This year’s Men’s Member-Guest will take place June 13-16th. We invite you to come to registration on Saturday, April 13 beginning at 7 AM. If you are unable to attend registration, your spouse or another member may register you. We ask that you be fully committed by Sunday, May 12th and the last day to register will be June 2nd. We look forward to your participation this year!
COURSE CONDITIONS Winter projects continue on schedule. Leaf removal is winding down as we start to make our nal sweep. Tree work has been the focus. Aeration is scheduled to start Wednesday, March 6th. This is usually done on a Monday when the club is closed. This year, in addition to our normal spring aeration, a “deep- tine aeration” will also be done. For this, an outside contractor is necessary with only so many available dates. The golf shop staff is working with the members to schedule golf accordingly. It is too early to tell, but Spring Dead Spot (Ophiosphaerella korrae and O. herpotricha) may be an issue this spring. This is a disease in bermudagrass that occurs in the fall and appears in the spring as circular patches. Since this past fall was very dry, there is a good chance our fairways and roughs are affected more than previous years. It has been about 8 years since the last signicant occurrence. This disease is not serious but unsightly for a few weeks as the bermudagrass comes out of dormancy. The chemical controls that help prevent Spring Dead Spot are only moderately effective. Thank you, Craig S. Thompson, CGCS
2013 MODEL CLUBS We have a full selection of Taylormade, Callaway and Ping golf clubs in the Pro Shop. If you are in the market for new clubs this year, please consider supporting “Your Golf Shop” before heading over to one of the big golf chain stores to purchase your newest clubs. Please remember that we will meet or beat any competitor’s price!
MIZUNO FITTING
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Mizuno features state of the art technology in golf club tting known as the shaft optimizer. For a very limited time, we are fortunate to have this technology available for our members. If you would like to be tted using this technology, please schedule an appointment with the Pro Shop.
Session Session Session Session
1: June 17-20 2: June 24-27 3: July 9-12 4: July 22-25
All Camps are open to children 5-15 years of age Call the Pro Shop for details! (919) 932-2857
SMGA OPENING DAY
WGA OPENING DAY
The SMGA will be hosting their annual opening day breakfast and golf on March 5th. If you aren’t already afliated with the Senior Men’s Golf Association and would like to participate, please contact the Golf Shop!
The Women’s Golf Association’s opening playday is scheduled for March 19th and will begin at 11 AM with a practice shotgun start.
WGA & NIFTY NINERS NEWS Greetings everyone,
SMGA NEWS Our spring season starts with an opening day on Tuesday March 5th that features a 7:30pm breakfast followed by a Superball tournament at 9:00pm. Opening Day is on Tuesday this year because we have the opportunity to play the day before the Spring Aeration. The event is complementary. We welcome all members for breakfast whether or not they wish to participate in the golf event. You should mark on your calendar several key events that are planned during the year in addition to the weekly golng opportunities. March 24 April 9 April 10 CHCC May 1 & 3 May 16 & 17 June 6 Kickoff Sept. 19 & 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 23 Nov. 17
Spring Banquet Ladies invite the SMGA SMGA Interclub at SMGA Member/Member SMGA Member/Guest President’s Tournament SMGA Championship SMGA invites Ladies Fall Breakfast Awards Banquet
I’m looking forward to a great year of golf for all of us. The greens are in superb shape, and as soon as the course dries out, we should have perfect conditions. Dick Ellgen, President, SMGA
WOMEN’S GOLF FUNDAMENTALS WITH SALLY AUSTIN THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST, 1 PM
LPGA Teaching Pro Sally Austin will be teaching a one hour clinic for beginner ladies on the most basic fundamentals of golf. If you’ve been wanting to play, but have no idea where to start, here’s your chance for a proper introduction to enjoying this most beloved and universal game! $30 per participant Call Sally to register: (919) 475-3286 This clinic is limited to 7 participants.
Kate Eifrig and I, Laura Ellgen, decided to send our news item jointly for this March/April issue as both organizations are happy to announce some very cool news concerning our play days for the 2013 golf year. Yes, things may be gridlocked in Washington but here at CHCC we are taking care of business! A bipartisan team of Nifty Niners and WGA members put their heads together to come up with a solution for improving our play days. Starting with each organization’s rst ofcial play day (April 2nd for the WGA and April 4th for the Nifty’s) we will have online sign-ups available to all members for play days, clinics and other special events. In addition most regular play days (excluding Saturdays) will be a shotgun format. We really think these changes will streamline our play days and Kate and I know we can count on our members’ support (and patience) as we roll out the new system. Our thanks to all on the committee: Kate Eifrig, Carolyn Hightower, Kathleen Lessard, Susan Weidener, and Lin Wright and a special thank you to Miles Parker for his terric work in getting us online! As always both organizations welcome new members. If you are interested in joining the WGA please contact Linda Johnston (ljj3643@aol.com) and Lynn Gschwind (lynnkgsch@yahoo.com) for the Nifty Niners. Finally, please mark your calendars for our annual opening event, Camaraderie Day, on Thursday, March 28th, 9:00 a.m. shotgun start, followed by a luncheon. This year it is being hosted by the Nifty Niners so we know it’ll be a great event. The Nifty Niners will hold their rst business meeting after the Camaraderie Day luncheon and the WGA will meet following play on April 2nd. We are looking forward to another great golng year at CHCC! Sincerely, Kate Eifrig, President, NNGA Laura Ellgen, President, WGA
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Lady Luck
SAV E T H E DAT E !
Camaraderie Day Thursday, March 28th 9 Holes
knows knows how how to to puttputt
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9 AM Shotgun Start lunch after golf
Sign up procedures to follow
We hope to see you there!
May
April
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2013 GOLF EVENTS
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Tuesday Wed/ Thurs Tuesday Thursday Saturday Wednesday Saturday Saturday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Monday Tuesday Monday Fri & Sat Saturday Wednesday Sat & Sun Tuesday Saturday Mon/ Tues Tuesday Wednesday Thurs/ Fri Monday Tuesday Thursday Monday Tuesday
March 5th March 6 th & 7 th March 19th March 28th March 30th April 3rd April 6th April 6th April 9th April 10th April 11th April 13th April 15th April 16th April 22nd April 26th & 27 th April 27th May 1st & 3rd May 4 th & 5th May 7th May 11th May 13 th & 14 th May 14th May 15th May 16th & 17th May 20 th May 21st May 23 rd May 27 th May 28 th
SMGA Opening Breakfast Green Aerification WGA Playday NNGA & WGA Camaraderie Day MGA Opening Event Taylormade Fitting Day Jack & Jill 18 hole Couple Event Callaway Demo Day WGA Invite the SMGA SMGA Interclub Match Divot Party MGA “Masters Day” ***Chip In Four East Chapel Hill High School*** WGA “Play With The Pro” :Sally Austin ***”Staff of Hope” Event*** Big Cat Cup WGA Putting Clinic SMGA Member-Member Member-Member Tuesday Night Men’s League (12 Weeks Long) MGA Monthly Event ***NCHSAA 1A Championship*** Tuesday Night Men’s League WGA Playday SMGA Member-Guest ***N.C. Am Qualifying*** Tuesday Night Men’s League Divorce Open ***Memorial Day Classic*** ***Club Closed***
7:30AM Breakfast, 9:00 Shotgun Start (9 Holes Open Daily) (Practice Shotgun) 11:00AM 9:00AM Shotgun Start 8:00AM Breakfast , 9:00AM Shotgun Start 2:00-6:00PM 9:00AM Shotgun Start, followed by lunch 1:00-5:00PM 9:00AM Shotgun Start 9:00AM Shotgun Start 5:30PM Start (Front & Back 9) 8:00AM Breakfast, 9:00AM Shotgun Start
TBD 36 Holes Friday, 18 Holes Saturday 3:00PM
5:45PM Shotgun Start Both Sides
5:45PM Shotgun Start Both Sides 9:00 AM Shotgun Start (# 10 Backwards)
5:45PM Shotgun Start Both Sides 4:00PM Shotgun Start, (9 Holes) All Facilities Closed All Day
AQUATICS AT THE CHAPEL HILL COUNTRY CLUB
NEW AQUATICS DIRECTOR In just a a matter of weeks, when weather permits, the pool will be alive with swimmers and sunbathers. We are excited to announce that we have hired a new Aquatics Director, Jesse Mendes. Jesse is a Chapel Hill native, and 2012 graduate of the University of North Carolina. Jesse arrives at Chapel Hill with an impressive list of academic and athletic accolades. A small sampling includes US National Open Water Qualiďƒžer in 2009, 2010, and 2011, North Carolina Male Open Water
Swimmer of the Year in 2011, and recipient of the Hill Carrow Award for 2011-2012. Jesse’s list of academic and athletic accolades is extensive. Jesse has coached swimming at Meadowmont and for the Chapel Hill Swim League. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, and is aiming for a career in medicine. Jesse will be directing all operations and staff at the pool, as well as coaching the Sharks Swim Team. We are elated to have Jesse on the Chapel Hill Country Club staff, and we know our members will be impressed. We look forward to a spectacular summer and the growth and expansion of our aquatics program.
World's Largest Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30 Egg Hunting Begins Promptly at 12 PM Bring your basket and meet the Easter Bunny! Face painting, Balloon artist, easter treats, Special Prizes, Golden Eggs, and more!
$8 per child Call (919) 967-8201 for reservations
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CHCCR SHARKS SUMMER SWIM TEAM
SPLASH into summer with the Sharks!
The temperature outside may still be chilly, but the swim team committee is already hard at work planning a fantastic season of summer swimming here at the Chapel Hill Country Club. We are thrilled to announce the new Head Coach of the CHCCR Sharks, Jesse Mendes. Jesse is a UNC Graduate and World Champion Swimmer. He was Captain of the UNC Men’s Varsity Swim Team, Captain of the North Carolina Aquatic Club, Captain of Chapel Hill High School’s State Championship Swim Team and has even coached our Sharks as an assistant a few years back. Jesse comes to us with years of competitive swimming experience and lots of enthusiasm. He is excited to be leading our Sharks this summer. We are calling all swimmers, from 6 and under to 13 years and up! Even if swimming isn’t your child’s “main” sport, summer swimming is fantastic cross training for football, soccer, lacrosse, eld hockey, etc. The Sharks will be holding Swim Team Registration and Information Night on Wednesday, April 10th from 6pm-8pm in the main clubhouse. It’s “Family Night”, so come on up to the club, have some dinner and learn about our fantastic swim team! Coach Jesse will be there to meet and greet all prospective and returning Sharks and parents. The CHCCR Sharks will host a complimentary Ice Cream Social for registered swimmers and their families on April 14th from 1pm-3pm at the pool. You may also register your swimmer on that day. Please check out our website for important dates and updated league information. -Kristen Carmouche www.chccrsharks.com GO SHARKS!
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E A S T E R World's Largest Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30
12 PM
Easter Brunch Sunday, March 31 Reservations: (919) 967-8201
Easter Day Brunch $39 per adult - $16.50 per child (6-12 years of age) 5 years old and under are complimentary Soup & Cold Salads Creamy Sweet Potato Soup Romaine, Radicchio, Julienned Carrots, Baby Tomatoes, Local English Cucumbers with Balsamic Vinaigrette & Buttermilk Herb Dressing Gemelli Pasta, Heirloom Baby Tomatoes, House Made Fresh Mozzarella, Barham Farms Cucumbers, Pine Nut Vinaigrette Duck Confit Potato Salad, Frisee, Peppers, Dried Cranberries, Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette NC Asparagus Salad, Asian Marinated Crab & Shrimp, Arugula, Pickled Carrots, Crispy Fried Wontons, Soy-Sesame Vinaigrette Latta Farm Deviled Eggs Displays International and Domestic Cheese Displays Antipasti Display, Grilled Vegetables, Cured Meats, Pepperoncini, Marinated Artichokes Sliced Vine Ripe Tomatoes, House Made Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Oil, Balsamic Syrup Smoked Salmon, Baby Field Greens, Appropriate Garnishes Shrimp Cocktail & Oysters on the Half Shell Cocktail Sauce, Lemons Wedges Hot Food Smoked Bacon and Link Sausage Scrambled Eggs with Snipped Chives Cinnamon French Toast Casserole with Bourbon Banana Maple Syrup Mahi Mahi, Coconut Curry shrimp Sauce, Saffron Basmati Rice and Crispy Plantains Balsamic, Dijon & NC Honey Marinated Chicken Thighs, Baby Tomatoes, Hillsborough Goat Cheese Roasted NY Strip Steak, Old Mill of Guilford Gouda Grits, Crispy Tabasco Onions, Tortilla & Smoked Tomato Jus Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Seasonal Steamed Vegetables with Fresh Herbs Oven Roasted Colored Carrots & Parsnips, Sweet Spring Peas Carving Items Roasted Leg of Lamb with Mint Jus Pork Steam Ship with Rhubarb Chutney Dinner Rolls with Butter Desserts Bananas Foster Bread Pudding, Strawberry Short Cake, Blackberry Cobbler with Maple View Farms Ice Cream An Assortment of Tarts, Cakes,Fresh Fruit and Chocolates Children’s Buffet Ham & Cheese Sliders Grilled Chicken Breast Fried Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Tater Tots Mac & Cheese Peas and Carrots Assorted Fruit Salad Silver Dollar Pancakes with Syrup Chocolate Chip Cookies 11
TENNIS AT THE CHAPEL HILL COUNTRY CLUB CONTACT THE PRO SHOP: (919) 932-2855 COURT CONDITIONS: XT. 1 TENNIS COURT HOURS: 8 AM - 9 PM DAILY (WEATHER PERMITTING) THE TENNIS PRO SHOP IS OPEN TUESDAY - SUNDAY, 9 AM - 5 PM (CLOSED ON MONDAYS)
2013 EVENTS April 13
Adult Spring Team Challenge
April 19-21**
Annual USTA CHCC/Governor’s Club Junior L4 Championships
May 4
Charles House Benet
May 18
Adult Singles Championships
May 27
Memorial Day Parent/Child Round Robin
ADULT SPRING TEAM CHALLENGE APRIL 13TH, 9:00AM-3:00PM This team event, our most popular for years now, can make you, an ordinary tennis player feel like one of the members of the Davis Cup team! Every game you and your partner win is good for the team, and the fate of the team can rely on your nal doubles match! Format: The uniqueness of the format is the reason for the popularity of this event. There are six teams, 3 men and 3 women per team. On each team there are 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 players. Each round will consist of all doubles (men’s, women’s and mixed) and you will play with each of your teammates before the event is over. The most consistent team each year ends up in victory lane. Spirit: What makes this weekend so special is that all different levels of players are represented on each team. The teams will be assigned by Lindsay, Derek, Jarrod and Jaime, with the utmost attention paid to equality. Schedule and Pricing: Saturday April 13th; Tennis from 9:00AM-12:00PM; Lunch from12:00PM-1:00PM; Final rounds from 1:00PM-3:00PM. Award presentation to follow the completion of the nals. Cost: TBD Sign Up: Slots are limited so please sign up in the Tennis Pro Shop or e-mail Lindsay at lbenton@chapelhill-cc.com or Jaime at jmontalvo@chapelhill-cc.com.
July 4
Adult Round Robin
August 30-31
FRIDAY NIGHT DOUBLES IS BACK IN ACTION!
September 2
Friday nights at the club are fun and exciting! Those members looking to enjoy a fun and social night of doubles can come out and play. This is a great way for our new members to meet new players and enjoy a fun evening at the club. Stay afterwards and enjoy the “Friendly Fridays” clubhouse menu! Please sign up with the pro shop or via e-mail (chcctennisproshop@chapelhill-cc.com) if you are interested in playing.
CHCC Junior Club Championships Labor Day Round Robin
September 7
CHCC Men’s/Women’s Member Guest
October 6
Adult Golf/Tennis Biathlon
November 3
Adult Doubles Championships ** During our USTA Junior tournament, arrangements with other clubs will be made for our members to play as all of our clay courts will be taken used from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon. 12
We will have a cookout for all players once a month on the tennis terrace, so please stay tuned for upcoming e-newsletters for the cookout dates starting in April.
2013 SPRING MEN’S/WOMEN’S USTA LEAGUES
2013 JUNIOR USTA TEAM TENNIS LEAGUES
We have a total of 15 teams this season representing CHCC. Each team will not have a match every week at CHCC, but please keep in mind as morning court reservations may be tight during the season as all league matches are reserved for the entire 2.5 month season. With 15 teams here, we could have close to 70 scheduled home matches!
Online registration for teams began in January. If your child is not a member of the USTA, the year enrollment is only $19, and for those 10 & under who are New to tennis, the USTA is offering the 1st year Free to juniors! Any questions, please contact the pro shop at 932-2855. The season charge for each child participating in the league will be $40. This will cover snacks for all home matches, equipment and the coach’s time for each match.
ATTENTION CAPTAINS: On the mornings that we have 2 home teams playing here at 9:30 taking up a total of 10 courts, courts 1-6 and the hard courts will be used for league play if courts 7-10 have not been reserved by members or requested by members for their morning lessons. Team captains should contact the opposing captains in advance of this policy. Women’s 3.0 x 1 team: Thursday mornings @ 9:30AM (5 courts) Women’s 3.0 40+ x 2 teams: Monday mornings @ 9:30AM (5 courts) Women’s 3.0 55+ x 1 team: TBD Monday or Wednesday Evenings @ 6:30PM (3 courts) Women’s 3.5 x 2 teams: Tuesday mornings @ 9:30AM (5 courts) Women’s 3.5 40+ x 2 teams: Thursday mornings @ 9:30AM (5 courts)
Quickstart Tennis – Ages 8-10 We had such a successful inaugural season in 2010 with this league and look forward to another great year in 2013 with our up and coming juniors here at CHCC. Check with the pro shop for more information. Matches will begin the weekend of April 6th. We will have a total of four teams this season competing in the Chapel Hill League, two 8 & under, and two 10 & under. Junior USTA Team Tennis – Ages 10+ We have had this league for the past 3 years at the club with great success each season. We are hoping for another great year from our Junior Teams. Matches will begin the weekend of March 16th. This year we have two 12 & under teams and a 14 & under team competing in the Durham League.
Women’s 3.5 55+ x 1 team: Friday mornings @ 9:30AM (3 courts) Women’s 4.0 x 1 team: Monday morning @ 9:30AM (5 courts) Women’s 4.0 40+ x 2 teams: Thursday mornings @ 9:30AM (5 courts) Women’s 4.5 x 1 team: Monday evenings @ 7pm (5 courts) Men’s 3.5 x 1 team: Tuesday/Thursday evenings @ 7PM (5 courts) Men’s 5.0 x 1 team: Tuesday evenings @ 7PM (3 courts)
MEMORIAL DAY PARENT/CHILD ROUND ROBIN BIN MONDAY MAY 27TH, 10:00AM-12:00PM This has always been a popular event with great participation. Junior participants must be 8 years of age and above and be able to serve and keep score. Adults interested in playing should contact the Prop Shop in the event that we have juniors who need an adult partner. We will have the Quickstart format for those kids who are 10 and under once again this year. We would love to see ALL 14 courts used this year for this fun event! Three divisions (Bronze, Silver and Gold) will accommodate various ages and abilities. Pro Shop gift certicates will be awarded to the winners of each division. The cost of this tournament is $10.00. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Stick around for a pro exhibition afterwards during lunch… Lindsay Benton, Derek Boone, Jarrod Randle and Jaime Montalvo will mix it up on court 1 for everyone to cheer on. 13
CHCC/GOVERNOR’S CLUB HOSTS THE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS - APRIL 19-21 Please mark this weekend on your calendar. There will be no courts open for member reservations during this tournament. This is a USTA Sanctioned Tournament. We will be using all 10 clay courts and the 4 hard courts starting Friday at 4pm through Saturday. Please check with the pro shop for Sunday’s clay court availability as this day should be a lighter day for tournament matches. Approximately 150 junior tennis players from across the state will compete, including many of our CHCC juniors. Please come out to watch the action or volunteer to help with the tournament. Call the tennis pro shop for more information. To sign up for this L4 USTA Junior Tournament, go to http://tennislink.usta.com , Tournament ID#: 703950813 Entries open online March 11th. ** Hollow Rock, The Farm and Hope Valley will be making provisions for CHCC members to play on their courts during our weekend USTA Junior Tournament. Please call the pro shop for court availability. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. **
CHCC JUNIOR PLAYER PROFILE In each newsletter we will be spotlighting an up and coming junior at CHCC who has shown great progress in his or her tennis game. Lindsay, Derek, Jarrod and Jaime are proud of the accomplishments of ALL our juniors here at CHCC and are always willing to travel to local tournaments to show our support and cheer them on when playing.
Lauren *Linebacker* Baddour What is your current USTA ranking? #38 in Girls’10 & under in NC (no ranking in August 2012) What do you do each week here at CHCC to improve your game? Tournament Training Clinic, Wednesday 1 hour lesson, practice match each week with a CHCC member, practice with parents (Carey & David), tournaments on weekends and jump rope everyday for conditioning. Do you have dreams of playing college tennis? Hopefully one day to play at UNC! Any other activities you do during the week? Go to dance class twice a week. What’s your favorite food? Doughnuts!! Who are your favorite tennis players, besides the CHCC pros of course? Maria Sharapova & Roger Federer When’s your next tournament? The weekend of February 22nd-24th, at the Raleigh Racquet Club where she’s the #1 seed in the 10 & under division! CONGRATULATIONS to Lauren Baddour for all her hard work this past year! Who’s next?!
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2013 JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS
CHARLES HOUSE TENNIS BENEFIT SATURDAY, MAY 4TH
Please be sure to register your child prior to showing up for the clinic. We will not offer the “Drop In” option for the spring sessions.
Enjoy a day of camaraderie on the courts with a doubles mixer round robin and ‘serve’ up support for Charles House Eldercare Center, Eldercare Homes and caregiving families. There will be a continental breakfast for all players, lunch at CHCC and a fastest serve competition.
The deadline to register for Session 1 is Wednesday February 26th. Please contact Jaime for more information. You can register your child for either Tuesday, Thursday or both days. Session I Tuesday, March 5th – Thursday, April 11th 3:15-4 PM Pee Wees $90 for 6 clinics, $180 for 12 clinics 4-5 PM Future Stars $105 for 6 clinics, $210 for 12 clinics 5-6:30 PM Player Dev./Tour. Training $135 for 6 clinics, $270 for 12 clinics Rain Days: Tuesday, April 16rd and Thursday, 18th Session II Tuesday, April 23rd – Thursday, May 30th Registration Deadline: April 16th 3:15-4:00PM Pee Wees $90 for 6 clinics, $180 for 12 clinics 4:00-5:00PM Future Stars $105 for 6 clinics, $210 for 12 clinics 5:00-6:30PM Player Dev./Tour. Training $135 for 6 clinics, $270 for 12 clinics Rain Days: Tuesday, June 4th and Thursday, June 6th
Registration is limited to the rst 80 participants. To register and/or make a donation to Charles House, visit http://charleshouse.org or call 919-967-7570. This event will be hosted by the Chapel Hill Country Club and the UNC Faculty Club. _________________________________
ADULT SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY, MAY 18TH, 9AM Anybody up for some singles? This is your chance to show the club who’s the best singles player here at CHCC. We will have separate divisions with Men’s and Women’s 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 if we have enough players signed up for each event. Depending on how many are signed up in each division will determine the type of tournament we will hold. If there are not enough participants in an event, we could combine them and adjust the format and style of tournament to make it even for everybody. Please sign up with the pro shop and let us know your current USTA rating. Lunch and awards will be included with this event. _________________________________ Registration for May events will take place as they get closer. Please mark down these dates on your calendar and spread the word to your teammates and friends!
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ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER GROUP TRIPS Is there a show coming up at DPAC that you would love to see? Contact Leea and let us know! Group trips to performances are planned on occassion with great seats, transportation to and from the show, hors d’ouevres and refreshments at intermission. Contact Leea Murphy for details lmurphy@chapelhill-cc.com or (919) 967-8201
TRIVIA NIGHT THURSDAYS 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month: 7:30 PM Bring your friends and come for a great evening of entertainment and challenging trivia! Adults play in Lawson’s Bar, and children have their very own round of trivia in another room. Child care opens at 6 PM, and Children’s Trivia begins at 7:30. You can enjoy a quiet dinner with your sweetheart, or just join us for trivia- the kids will be taken care of and entertained all evening!
FRIENDLY FRIDAYS ON THE PORCH Starting Friday, April 26th
BRIDGE LESSONS
Our ever-popular Friendly Friday buffet will be moved to the porch, and our rst Friday on the Porch of 2013 is not to be missed! Join us for food, music, games, prizes and more!
Tuesday Evenings - April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7th 7 PM in the Tennis Terrace Room
TEEN POOL PARTY FRIDAYS
Due to popular demand the lessons will start with a one lesson review going over the more popular conventions, then on to leads, rst and second bids, and play of the hand. Beginners and intermediates can both take these classes.
Starting Friday, May 31st Teens are invited to their very own Friday party complete with food, music and more. Plan to join us at the pool on the last Friday of the month, and be on the lookout for details in your weekly e-news!
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Everyone is welcome! $75 for six lessons Call Karen Lazarus at 919-240-7171 if you wish to sign up. Space is limited to 24 participants.
Interested in an absolute beginners class? Karen Lazarus is willing to have a class at her home on either Monday or Wednesday evening if at least 4 or 5 people are interested.
SUMMER CAMPS Course and Courts Camp Tennis, Golf, Arts & Crafts, Snacks, Lunch and Swimming for ages 5-10 $285 - Members
Day Camp 1 June 24th-June 27th 8:30am-2:30pm Day Camp 2 July 15-18th 8:30am-2:30pm Day Camp 3 July 29th- Aug. 1st 8:30am-2:30pm The Chapel Hill Country Club has a summer of fun in store for our young members! Contact Jaime to register, and get your young ones ready to play! There’s no better way to keep the kids entertained and active so close to home. Please contact Jaime if you have any questions! A deposit is required to register for these camps. ____________________________________________________________
Summer Tennis Camp Session 1: June 10-14th 9am-12pm
CHCC Ultimate Camp Tennis Golf Ultimate Frisbee Soccer Fishing Karate Crafts Skits Team Building Capture the Flag Swimming Art Dance Visit www.chcountryclub.com or stop by the front desk for a brochure and registration packet. Contact Leea Murphy for details. 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM Monday - Friday Week 1: June 10-14 Week 2: June 17-21 Week 3: June 24-28 - Preschool Camp Week 4: July 8-12 Week 5: July 15-19 Week 6: July 22-July 26 Week 7: July 29-August 2 Week 8: August 5-9 $350 per week ($400 after March 15) or $2600 for all 8 weeks ($2990 after March 15) With the Ultimate Camp Package your child will participate in the Course and Courts Camp activities, and extended activities until 4:30 pm, plus an additional day of camp on Friday. Contact Leea Murphy for Details lmurphy@chapelhill-cc.com _____________________________________________________________
CHCC Preschool Camp For Ages 2-4
Cost: $190 Members 5 day camp, Ages 8+
Indoor and outdoor play, crafts, story time and more!
Session 2: June 17-20th 9am-11am
Monday- Friday 9 am - 12 pm $150 per week
Cost: $145 Members 4 day camp, Ages 4-7 Cost: $190 Members 5 day camp, Ages 8+
June 24-28 July 15-19 July 29-August 2
Session 4: July 22-25th 9am-11am
Contact Leea Murphy for Details lmurphy@chapelhill-cc.com
Session 3: July 8-12th
9am-12pm
Cost: $145 Members 4 day camp, Ages 4-7
* Session 5: Aug 5-8th 9am-12pm
Cost: $150 Members 4 day camp, Ages 10+ * This camp is designed for advanced players scheduled to play in the NC State Closed Tournament the same weekend. Members will be charged a non-refundable $35 registration fee for 4-day camps, and a $50 non-refundable registration fee for 5-day camps when registering. The remaining balance will be charged upon completion of the week camp. Register your child with Jaime Montalvo ONLY.
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Summer Golf Camp 9 AM - 11: 30 AM $165 Session 1: June 17-20 Monday-Thursday Session 2: June 14-27 Monday-Thursday Session 3: July 9-12 Tuesday-Friday Session 4: July 22-25 Monday-Thursday
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WEEKLY EVENTS Weekday Lunch Buffet
In addition to the soup and salad bar, the Club now serves a lunch buffet of one hot entree, one hot side dish and a dessert. The kitchen always presents something great on the buffet. but If you’re in the mood for one of your old favorites, or yearning to try one of Chef Reale’s new menu items, you may always order a la carte!
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Every Thursday evening, child care is available so that parents have an opportunity each week for a quiet dinner together or time with friends at the club. Contact Leea Murphy to sign up for child care.
Trivia Night Thursdays
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday is Trivia Night! Adults play in Lawson’s Bar, and children have their very own trivia session in another location. Both sessions begin at 7:30. Please call for reservations.
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Chef Jimmy Reale and his culinary team prepare a feast every Friday featuring carved Prime Rib, and an array dishes highlighting Chef Reale’s expertise with the freshest seasonal seafood and produce. Chef Robert always presents a delectable array of desserts. KIDS CLUB starts at 5:30, and features a special children’s buffet and fun activities for our younger members. Contact Leea Murphy for Kids Club information: lmurphy@chapelhill-cc.com
Sunday Brunch
Our Sunday Brunch buffet features wafes, an omelette station, a selection of salads, breafast and lunch items, and a variety of desserts. Sunday brunch is available from 10 am until 2 pm.
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Mother-Daughter Tea USTA CHCC/ Governors Club Jr. L4 Championships
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FOLLOW US FOR MENUS AND QUICK UPDATES!
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Friendly Friday Buffets & Kids Club
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Family Night Wednesdays
A buffet of family friendly items in the Dining Room is accompanied by a children’s buffet on Isaac’s Porch. (The Porch is warm and cozy with the heaters and replace blazing.) Children will enjoy healthy kid-friendly buffet and an ice cream and cookie bar. Adults can look forward to special weekly selections by Chef Reale.
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MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION Memorial Day Classic Tennis Parent/Child Round Robin: 10 AM
THE CLUB IS CLOSED
Women’s 2.5/3.0 Clinic: Time TBD
Junior Tennis Clinics: 3:15 PeeWees, 4:00 Future Stars, 5:00 Player Dev/Trn. Traising
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Big Cat Cup Friendly Fridays on the Porch Begin
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CLUBHOUSE (919) 967-8201
GOLF (919) 932-2857
TENNIS (919) 932-2855
Chapel Hill Country Club
Wine Society Dinner
An evening with Eileen Crane
MARCH 12
6:00 hors d’oeuvres 7:00 dinner Please plan to join us for this exclusive dinner with the most powerful woman in wine
103 Lancaster Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27517
In the world of rst-class wine making, staying power is a must. Eileen Crane, who rst started in the eld in 1978, offers something more. She ascended to the top of the Domaine Carneros by Taittinger wine empire as its founding winemaker and president in 1987, where she has stood virtually alone as a woman in the male-dominated wine industry. More than 30 years later Crane is still hard at work making her signature sparkling wines--the “classic, Audrey Hepburn of wines,” as she likes to say, such as Brut and Blanc de Blancs. Crane gives the credit of her success to the winery’s Napa vineyards, which are certied organic. “The vineyards have a natural vibrancy,” she says. “They have better balance, more depth of avor and the wine made from them is so much more aromatic.” More than producing an eco-friendly company, Crane has expanded Domaine Carneros to include an 18th centurystyle château--inspired by the Taittinger-owned Château de la Marquetterie in Champagne--in the heart of California’s winemaking valleys, and a second facility to exclusively produce pinot noir wines.
Call (919) 967-8201 for reservations