CTCC April Newsletter 2023

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

Spring has sprung, the greens are greening, and the sun is warm! The month of April is starting off to a great start. We have several events planned and are planning for more.

One of the events is the High Hopes Charity Golf Tournament on April 7th This is their second golf tournament. If you do not know about High Hopes Charity, they are a charity organization who assists families struggling with pediatric cancer. We are excited that they have chosen to host their golf tournament here and we look forward to a great turn out. A second event is the New Member Social on April 19th at 6PM. We encourage new members to join us for a time of fellowship and fun Please contact Grant or April to confirm your attendance

Coffee with the GM will be on Wednesday, April 19th at 9am in the Jones Pub and our Advisory Board meeting will be at 5pm in the Governor's Room.

Also, a quick reminder that starting this month, if you choose to pay by credit card for your statement or any transactions at the Club, a 3% convenience fee applies. The Club does not collect this fee - it is paid directly to our third-party credit card processor.

MEETOURTEAM

GENERAL MANAGER

Ray Reyes

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Grant Gilbert

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BANQUET/ EVENTS DIRECTOR

Kate Woods

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ADMIN ASSISTANT

Patti Kieffer

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EXECUTIVE CHEF

Shaan Colyer

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Member Relations and Communication

April Fleming

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GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Eric Graveen

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HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Michael Carbaugh

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DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION

André Panet-Raymond

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F&B SERVICE MANAGER, FOH & EVENTS

Deanna Echauri

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CLUB HOURS

Monday & Tuesday: Club Closed

Wednesday- Saturday: 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM

Sunday: Club Closed

GOLF SHOP

Monday- Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

NEWMEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Grant Gilbert

Dear Members,

We are so close to warm weather and Masters Week Do not forget to wear your green to the club when you are golfing this month and have a pimento cheese sandwich at the turn!

Speaking of golf, if you have any interest in playing in interclub against other country clubs, please see myself or our golf professional

I have a request for any bridge player in the country club who would be interested in getting a game started Please contact me and I will help set a game up with other members

We are excited to see all families and friends who will be attending our Easter Brunch! Remember, there will be an opportunity for taking photos with the Easter Bunny and participating in an Easter Egg Hunt

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Steve Polk

Jessica Hooks

Shayne Latino

Andy Udinsky

Matt Cooper

Chris Covac

MGAANDWOMEN'SCLUB

MEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION

Don

Imbiarle

The MGA (Men's Golf Association) will have two events in April 2023

On Friday April 7, we will have a 1 PM shotgun start on Creek with a 4-man 1 BB Net + 1 BB Gross event. Everyone plays their own ball from tees the player selects. There will be Closest To the Pin on all par 3s

On Saturday April 29, we will have an 8:30 shotgun start on Creek with a 4-man 3-tee tournament Everyone plays their own ball as we rotate between White, Gold, and Red tees

Drinks will be provided after the events in the Jones Pub Entry fee is $10 billed to your account. The event purse will be paid in shop credit to 40% of the participating teams in each event.

Non-MGA members can play in up to 2 events this year

We hope you'll decide to join MGA It's a great way to meet new people and play in some fun competitions

WOMEN'S CLUB

Spring is here and it’s time for our very popular annual fashion show! Norma Bryant, owner of Lookin’ For Linda, will be previewing the new spring fashions and accessories from her boutique in Vass for viewing and for sale There will be many new styles and colors on display, so remember to bring cash or your credit card to purchase the items Norma brings for sale on the spot The fashion show is always a fun event so be sure to invite your friends and neighbors, make your reservations, and join us We hope to see you all there!

The purpose of the Women’s Club is to “promote friendship and communication among the women of Carolina Trace Country Club and to benefit the local community ” Membership is open to all women of Carolina Trace Country Club and it is never too late to join Annual membership dues are $20 00 If you wish to join, you may deliver your check, payable to “CTCC Women’s Club”, to Billie Zulich at 92 Northridge Trail or to Leslie Orlovsky at 638 Chelsea Drive If you would like to “try us out” before joining, just call Faith Tannenbaum (678-592-3218) or Carol Martell (919-498-5654) and you can attend as a guest.

GOLFANDPROSHOP

COACH'S CORNER

André Panet-Raymond PGA MASTER PROFESSIONAL

This spring, sharpen your chipping, pitching, and patience with the following practice regimen:

When the golfer practices pinching a ball with a chip or pitch stroke, the club is hitting the ball before the ground

Although most of you already know that, not everyone does. The key for that “pinch shot is to simply place the ball slightly behind the center of your stance and maintain a steady, stable and still head position throughout the stroke.

Although this is commonly understood, what most have not yet discovered is that if you practice this pinch shot from a bunker, intending to strike the ball BEFORE the sand, you’ll sharpen your consistency for solid contact You will also know immediately if you improperly struck the sand first, as the ball will not likely travel more that a few feet and stay in the bunker.

With spring here and grass growing, after such practice from the sand, you’ll feel like your chip and pitch shots will be on a tee and your solid shot is awaiting you

WARNING: This is not an easy drill! You will hit the sand before the ball often so be mentally prepared for many failed shots Herein lies the training for that elusive emotional skill, “Patience ”

PRO SHOP AND RETAIL UPDATE

Michael Carbaugh

Pro Shop

April is here and the warm weather is on the way! With warm weather coming, we are expecting to have more players coming out to play

For the competitive golfer that enjoys competing against members of other clubs in the area, Carolina Trace is sponsoring three (3) Carolina Golf Association teams this year: Men's (18+), Senior (55+), and Super Senior (65+). We are forming these teams and scheduling each division Men's Golf Association, Women's Golf Association, Ladies Nine Holers, and Ladies' Beginner Golf have started their season and are looking for new members Contact myself if you are interested in joining any of our golf clubs or associations

Retail

The arrival of spring brings the arrival of new merchandise. We have new choices of outfits, hats, and golf gear. We also have sun protection to help keep you safe from the UV rays

Also know that we do want to make sure you are taken care of with the warm sunny days We have the 2023 Master Tumblers in stock to keep your drink cold!

MEMBERSPOTLIGHT

ASHLEYGRAVES

Ashley has been involved in the sport of swimming since she was eight (8) years old. She began teaching swim lessons at the age of 15 and became the youngest female head coach of a coach owned club swim team and high school combined program at the age of 19 here in Lee County At the age of 21, Ashley coached for Paul Silver at the Marlins of Raleigh which has consistently remained a top 30 ranked USA swimming club over the past several years. She went on to be named Brand Ambassador of the year for TYR Sport in 2019 for her role in aiding swim teams across a multi-state territory gain swimwear branded scholarships Ashley has remained in the sport in various roles but is mostly well known for launching the swim coach network, Streamline Teams, where she works with club, high school, collegiate, and Olympic coaches both nationally and internationally.

Ingredients:

FOOD&BEVERAGE

FEATURED RECIPE

Executive Chef Shaan Colyer

Reese's Chocolate Pie

1 - 8 oz container of Cool Whip

1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust (either homemade or bought off the shelf)

50 Hershey's Kisses

25 Mini Reese's Cup

*All Ingredients can be switched to no sugar or no fat*

Allow Cool Whip to come to room temperature for easy mixing.

Unwrap and melt the Hershey's Kisses Put Kisses in microwaveable bowl and melt on 15 to 30 second intervals stirring in between

Once kisses are melted and Cool Whip is at room temperature, mix together Once mixed together, set mixture aside

Unwrap and roughly chop the Mini-Reese's Cups Divide roughly chopped Reese's Cups in half

Put half of Reese's Cups into Cool Whip and Kisses mixture and gently fold

Pour mixture into graham cracker pie crust and spread evenly Sprinkle remaining Reese's Cup onto top of the pie. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight Best results are to refrigerate overnight

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Deanna Echauri

Spring is finally here and we are gearing up for warmer days of sunshine, golf, good food, and cold drinks! March has been a busy month for Food and Beverage with many great events going on

In March, we returned to being open on Sundays in the Jones Pub Our hours on Sunday are 11AM to 4PM; we would love for you to come out to have a drink or lunch with us For April, we have many events in the works, including our Easter Sunday Brunch, which will include an Easter Egg hunt at 2pm and Easter Bunny. Sunday Brunch will be moved to the second Sunday of the month for April Brunch will be held from 11AM to 3PM, the last reservation at 2PM, and will offer a variety of breakfast and lunch items.

We will have Beer and Burger night (April 12) and 2 for $60 (April 29)

The dates for these events may be subject to change due to the holiday and other events going on, so keep an eye out on your email for updates, as well as any other special food events going on this month

I appreciate all the members supporting the F&B department and always showing up to the events As always, I encourage any feedback or suggestions you might have for events or menu ideas

TENNISANDCAMPTRACE

TENNIS RULES AND TIPS

Our first event of 2023 is planned for Monday, April 3 at 5 PM to 7 PM, with a Back-to-Tennis theme There will be free play, tournaments, and pizza! Any Carolina Trace country club member is welcome to join us to see what the Carolina Trace Tennis Association (CTTA) is all about. All levels are welcome.

If you’d like to become a Carolina Trace Tennis Association member, we are now collecting dues for 2023 Dues for 2023 will remain at $25/person You can give your CTTA dues to any of the board members noted below

CTTA membership is open to all country club members who would like to play tennis and join our fun It’s a great way to enhance your social and tennis experience We will continue to have events throughout the year.

CALLING ALL INTERESTED CAMPERS: CAMP TRACE NEWS

We have started accepting registrations for 2023 Camp Trace. Camp will be held Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30, 2023. If you have an interest, please contact Jayne Loo at jayne papadakisloo@gmail com for a Registration Packet Deadline for completed registration forms is May 5, 2023

Jayne Loo - President; jayne papadakisloo@gmail com

Karen Scheidegger – Treasurer; kshydog@hotmail.com

Carol Martell – Event Coordinator and Mixed Doubles Coordinator, Saturdays; martell6064@gmail com

Carol coordinates the open play, for all level of players on Saturday mornings Contact Carol for more information

Debbie Betts – Mixed Doubles Coordinator, Mondays & Fridays; kdbetts@gmx com

Debbie coordinates the open play, for all level of players, with ball machine warm-ups on Monday & Friday mornings (times vary throughout the year). Contact Debbie for more information.

Greg Byszeski – Mixed Doubles Coordinator, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturdays; byszeski4@hotmail com

Camp Trace is sponsored and manned by Club members for our children and grandchildren with the support of club general manager, Ray Reyes and golf coach, Andre PanetRaymond

Campers attend Monday - Friday from 9 am to noon. There will be Arts and Crafts, Golf, and Tennis activities. Extra activities are held in the afternoon or some evenings for campers and their families

To participate, campers must have completed at least grade 2, and no higher than grade 7

For new club members, this is an excellent opportunity to get to know the people in the community and to have a lot of fun doing so. There will be many volunteer opportunities. Please join us in this exciting and fun event.

Greg coordinates Level 3 0

4 5 players in open group play on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturday mornings at 9:00 am Contact Greg for more information

If you have any questions, please contact:

Diana Stepanik – d stepanik@yahoo com or Jayne Loo – jayne papadakisloo@gmail com

For volunteer opportunities, please contact Bernadette Russel - bfpeace@gmail com

We also have opportunities for Junior Camp Counselors This is an opportunity for anyone aged 14 - 17. If you know of someone who may be interested in being a Jr. Camp Counselor, please contact Jayne Loo for an application –jayne papadakisloo@gmail com

WELLNESS

FITNESS UPDATE Caroline Boyd-Castelly

Fitness and health are unique to the user. What works for one may not work for another; this may be due to personal goals, injury or surgery history, genetics, or past fitness experience The good thing is there are options to find what fits best for your body, goals, needs, and lifestyle

One classification we can focus on to explore what we need, is to first identify if something is low or high impact A low-impact exercise gradually raises the heart rate and causes less pressure on joints For example: walking, yoga, golf, swimming, Pilates, resistance band work, and even gardening

Give this low-impact, seated workout a try You can sit on a yoga ball, chair, even a sofa or chair that offers support. Option to incorporate dumbbells

10 Repetitions of each:

Upright rows

Knee lifts

Alternating wide shoulder press

Sit to stand

Alternating quad extensions

Bicep curls

Alternatively, high impact exercises and workouts may involve heavier weight, jumping, accelerated heart rate or bursts of energy, sprinting, quicker movements, and ultimately more intensity on the joints Empower yourself discovering the right recipe and what feels best; your fitness journey and ability is unique

Getting stronger requires consistency, exercise efficiency, and patience. Take your time performing core strength, that way we prevent injury or pain, and localize the correct muscles. Not sure how to perform the movement safely and effectively? Come receive guidance in a CTCC Fitness Class or send an email to fitness@carolinatracecc.com.