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2023
SEPTEMBER
WELCOME
GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE
With the end of August, we welcome the start of fall! We have several events scheduled for you this month; including the long awaited Movie Night on September 30
Our new website launches soon! We are excited for this long awaited project to be completed The team and home office have been working hard on preparing for this launch We cannot thank them enough nor you for being patient as we work to complete this project
We have a new team member joining us - Analisa Puchaicela. Analisa is our Director of Event Sales and Tournaments She and Kate will be working closely together to continue to grow our member programming
We are excited for the Men’s Member Guest Golf Tournament on September 14 through September 16 On Wednesday night September 15, there will be registration night for the golf tournament. Members are invited to join for the Southern Buffet that will be held; call to make your reservation for the Southern Buffet We look forward to seeing great play during this tournament!
MEETOURTEAM
GENERAL MANAGER
Ray Reyes
rreyes@carolinatracecc.com
919.499.5121 x9
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Grant Gilbert
ggilbert@carolinatracecc com
919 499 5121 x4
FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
Kate Woods
kwoods@carolinatracecc.com
919.499.5121 x6
ADMIN ASSISTANT
Patti Kieffer
pkieffer@carolinatracecc.com
919.499.5121 x8
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Shaan Colyer scolyer@carolinatracecc.com
919.499.5121 x7
EVENTS AND TOURNAMENT
SALES DIRECTOR
Analisa Puchaicela
apuchaicela@carolinatracecc com
919 499 5121 x5
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Eric Graveen
egraveen@carolinatracecc com
919 499 5941
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Michael Carbaugh
mcarbaugh@carolinatracecc com
919 499 5121 x2
DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION
André Panet-Raymond
coachandre@carolinatracecc com
919 499 5121 x2
MEMBER RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
April Fleming
afleming@carolinatracecc com
919 499 5121 x1
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
DINING
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday & Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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WOMEN'SCLUBANDWGAUPDATE
WOMEN'S CLUB
Gail Harris
Our purpose is to promote friendship and communications among the women of Carolina Trace Country Club and to benefit the local community
Membership is open to all women who are members of Carolina Trace Country Club
Our $20 annual dues and 50/50 proceeds allow us to support local charities including:
Christian United Outreach Center
Bread Basket
Haven House of Lee County
Salvation Army of Lee County
Temple Theater
Boys & Girls Club of Lee County
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
CCH Auxiliary Breast Cancer Comfort Care Fund
We welcome you to join the Carolina Trace Country Club Women’s Club. We have an exciting nine months of speakers and programs scheduled starting the second Friday in September. If you wish to be a member, you may deliver your $20 check made to CTCC Women’s Club to Billie Zulich (Treasurer) 92 Northridge Trail or Gail Harris (President) 282 Fairway Lane.
WGA NEWS
Mary Keith
Members of the 18-hole league are swinging into September as they get ready to play the final major of the 2023 season The 2-day Handicap Tournament will be played on September 2 and 19. This is an individual stroke play format and winners each flight are determined by the lowest two-day net score addition, the overall tournament winner will be the player th the lowest two-day score
ne of the individual games played each month, is Low oss/Low Net Members, Wendy Patterson, Jackie ummings, and Ginny Breuer are shown in the pictures below they play in the August 15 game ( Insert pictures)
you are interested in joining the WGA, please contact New ember Chair, Linda Daniels, at 860-334-5214 Linda will be ppy to help you become a member of the 18-hole Women’s olf Association (WGA).
RETAILUPDATEANDMARKINGCOMMITTEE
RETAIL UPDATE
Michael Carbaugh Head Golf Professional
September starts the beginning of a new season at Carolina Trace which means it is a wonderful opportunity for you to take advantage of end of summer savings on selected items!
All previous season (Men and Women’s) Ahead, Greg Norman, and FootJoy are marked down at least 35% Additional savings on Adidas and Greg Norman shorts and skorts are buy one for 35% off or buy 2 or more for 50% off.
On the equipment side, we have special sales on TaylorMade and Srixon golf balls We are also offering 15% off any special orders of Odyssey putters, Callaway Jaw wedges, or Callaway drivers and fairway woods
Stop in the ProShop to talk all things golf with any of our great shop staff!
MARKING COMMITTEE GETS COURSES READY FOR EVENTS Mary Keith
Our club is truly fortunate to have members that are willing to volunteer their time to make sure that our courses are clearly and correctly marked for play On Monday, August 21, the group got together to prepare the Lake Course for several important events: Tar Heel Women’s Golf Association, Club Championship and Men’s Member-Guest
What does the marking committee do? In addition to painting white lines for out-of-bounds and red lines for hazards, they place stakes, outline unplayable spots, determine drop zones and mark areas such as sink holes
The pictures below illustrate how the committee helps members and guests enjoy the game of golf because the courses are fairly and clearly marked.
When a course condition is deemed unsafe, it is outlined and a yellow stake is placed in the area to warn players Philippe Condoret is shown marking an area on Lake 18
Don Imbriale positions a red stake so that players can fairly determine the boundaries of a hazard An area that is considered ground under repair is outlined by Jerry Keith
Members of the committee were taught marking procedures by member, Joe Boyd In addition, two of our members, Susan Thorn and Mary Keith, helped to speed up the marking process by driving carts for the marking team
Susan commented that “Marking was fun." She saw areas of the course that are seldom seen and learned a lot about the reasons areas are marked or not marked The group of 5 completed marking the Lake Course in 3 hours and worked on marking the Creek Course throughout the week as their schedules permitted
We appreciate the hard work and skills of the Marking Committee You make our Club a great place to belong!
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WEEKLY TRADITIONS MONTHLYEVENTS September 14 Men's Member Guest THURSDAY The official start of the Men's Member Guest Golf Tournament September 14-16, 2023 20 Beer and Burger WEDNESDAY Join us for Beer and Burger Night! 5 PM to 8 PM. Last reservation at 7 PM. For more information call 919.499.5121 MONDAYS: Art Club, 12:30 PM TUESDAYS: Rummikub, 1-4 PM WEDNESDAYS: Mah Jong 1 PM, Hand and Foot, 1 PM (2nd Wednesday), Yarn It All 2 PM, Bunco, 6 PM (TBD) THURSDAYS: Mexican Train 1 PM (1st and 2nd Thursday), Hand and Foot, 1 PM (4th Thursday) FRIDAY: Fish and Chips 07 Wing Night THURSDAY Join us for Wing Night at 5 PM to 8 PM. Reservation Required. Call 919.499.5121 EXT 3 to make a reservation 2 for $60 29 FRIDAY 13 Men's Member Guest WEDNESDAY Start Men's Member Guest Tournament with Pre Registration and Social. 04 Shotgun start at 9 AM on the Lake course. Contact the ProShop for more information. Labor Day Scramble MONDAY 10 SUNDAY Breakfast All Day Beginning at 11 AM, Jones Pub and the Hearthstone will be serving breakfast until close 22 FRIDAY 30 Movie Night SATURDAY Join us for movie night beginning after dark! Join us for 2 for $60! 5 PM to 8 PM. Last reservation at 7 PM Trivia Night Are you ready to test your knowledge? Grab a bite to eat at 5:30 PM and then join us for Trivia at 7 PM
FEATURED RECIPE
Kate Woods
Food and Beverage Director
As we get to these colder months, we start to make more soups, chili, and other hearty dishes. This salad is one of my personal favorites to add a variety to the heartiness of fall and winter.
The flavors of this salad still provide the comforting flavors that we associate with fall, but it breaks up the monotony of common seasonal dishes while presenting beautifully on your table.
I hope you enjoy this as much as my family does.
FALL HARVEST SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE
Ingredients:
1 cup finely chopped English cucumber
1 cup finely chopped orange bell pepper
6 whole Roma tomatoes seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup minced red onion
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
1 large garlic clove minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 whole lime zest and juice
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cups tomato juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions:
Salad: 1 2 3 4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil Toss the butternut squash with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper Add to prepared baking sheet Spread into even layer
Place in oven and cook for 15 minutes or until roasted Remove and set aside to cool Meanwhile, cook the wild rice per manufactures instructions Once cooked, let cool
In a large bowl, combine the kale, apple, dried cherries, pepitas, cooled butternut squash and wild rice. Toss until evenly mixed.
Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together. Set aside.
If serving immediately, toss with the dressing and serve.
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YARN IT ALL
Maureen Travis
Have you ever thought about learning to knit or crochet? Are you already a knitter and would like to join a group? Well, then Yarn It All is the group for you
Jean McVey and I will teach you how to knit or crochet and supply you with a set of needles and a ball of yarn
Last year we made over 150 hats that were donated to needy families who utilize the food bank at Christians United Outreach Center (CUOC).
Please come to our first meeting on Wednesday, September 6 at 2:00pm at CTCC in the Governor’s room.
We will meet every week and learn a new stitch or pattern once a month. Some of us come early to have lunch together.
It’s a great opportunity to socialize.
If interested, please contact Maureen Travis at mjtravis56@hotmail.com.
Hope to see you soon!
TENNIS NEWS
Jayne Loo
As the weather cools down a bit (or at least the humidity levels decrease), we’ll be planning some tennis fun at the courts.
CTTA members, be on the lookout in your e-mail box for information regarding upcoming events.
You must be a member of the Carolina Trace Country Club (CTCC) to play on the club courts Visitors are welcome, with limited play opportunities
In addition if you are a member of CTCC you are also welcome to join in further events sponsored by the Carolina Trace Tennis Association (CTTA) CTTA membership is open to all country club members who would like to play tennis tournaments and attend sponsored events It’s a great way to enhance your social and tennis experience We are planning some events, as weather permits
For further information regarding the Carolina Trace Tennis Association, please contact any one of the CTTA board members listed below
Hope to see you on the courts soon.
CTTA (CAROLINA TRACE TENNIS ASSOCIATION) BOARD
Jayne Loo – President and Mixed Doubles Coordinator, Mondays & Fridays jayne papadakisloo@gmail com
Karen Scheidegger – Treasurer kshydog@hotmail com
Carol Martell – Mixed Doubles Coordinator, Saturdays martell6064@gmail com
Sarah Stiegler – Women's B Level (3 5 – 4 0) Players Coordinator, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays sarah@stieglerconsulting com
Events Committee
Randi Constant constantr@icloud com
Cheryl Eagle cphil9100@aol com
Please check the Tennis Court Calendar to get information regarding when the various level of players meet up during the week
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