Greensboro Country Club March | April 2015
President’s Message The Uniqueness of Greensboro Country Club
Gail I. Bernstein Club President
When I was a little girl, our family went to the Club at Carlson almost every Sunday afternoon to grill out for dinner. I have fond memories of swimming, playing games and having casual dinners at the picnic tables at Carlson Farms. When our two Clubs merged in 1968, it didn’t take long for my family to get to know many of the families at the “in-town” Club. As a teenager, I enjoyed all that the Irving Park Club had to offer, including ping-pong games in the Pavilion, sledding on the golf course, tennis clinics and swimming with my friends. The Club became my home away from home. Greensboro Country Club has provided a warm and welcoming community for me from the time I was a small child and throughout my married life with my own family.
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While we each value different aspects of our Club, I feel certain that articulating the facets that mean the most to you wouldn’t be difficult. For me, it’s the outstanding staff and the service they provide, the wonderful dining options and the opportunity to be with friends in an atmosphere where the staff knows us and cares about our Club experience. As members, it is critically important that we think about sponsoring new members so that they can share these experiences and ensure the longterm viability of our Club.
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The Board is working hard to continue building on the work that has been done in the past to provide the best Club experience for us as members and for future generations. In addition to financial oversight of the budget (both operational and capital) and membership attraction and retention, the Board will focus its attention this year on re-evaluating our mission statement and updating our three-year strategic plan, as well as developing a governance process to provide continuity and thoughtful leadership transition from year to year. In addition, our
efforts will be centered on developing a longterm master plan for the Irving Park campus and golf course, as well as the focus for the Farm campus. Our 2013 Capital Projects Committee led by Davy Davidson, identified the near and longterm major areas of focus for our Club based on the results of the member survey as well as recommendations from key staff members. Using this information, as well as input from other Club Committees, our architects have been hard at work developing plans for our review. I assure you that whatever plans the Board brings to the membership, we’ll provide ample opportunity for you to give us feedback and provide input so that the final product will be a plan that will carry us well into our future. Our goal is to inspire everyone to envision an even better future rather than just solving current problems. It’s an exciting process, and one that takes time, but will be well worth it in the end! In the meantime, there is much that we can all do to benefit the future success of our Club. Dine often at the Club, use the facilities, and plan your family and business events at the Club. Think about potential members who might be interested in joining our Club family. Somewhere out there, are other young children who, along with their families, would enjoy all that our Club has to offer. I hope that together we can find them and share the unique qualities that make our Club so special. Respectfully,
Gail I. Bernstein President
Membership Message from the Membership Committee Chairman During my tenure on the Membership Committee over the past three years, I’ve been asked nearly 50 times “when is the Club going to offer a “special deal” to bring in new members.” The question typically comes from non-members who appreciate all that our Club has to offer but have not been quite ready to move forward. It’s time to announce that a “special deal” is now here. Prospective members can apply for membership to the Greensboro Country Club before May 1, 2015 for our current initiation fee of $25,000. After May 1st, the initiation fee will increase to $30,000. The increase reflects the added value, amenities and services the Club offers members and our desire to support future improvements to the Club.
Please take time before May 1st to reach out to friends, neighbors and co-workers who you believe would like to be part of the GCC family. They cannot experience the Club without your invitation to be a guest, nor can they join the Club without your sponsorship. While we will have prizes and small rewards to thank all members who sponsor new members in 2015, the main incentive should be our shared desire to support and strengthen the Club. Please let me, the Membership Committee or our Membership Director Brittany Mitchell know how we can support you with outreach to a prospective member. You can reach Brittany at (336) 275-8506 or b.mitchell@greensborocc.org. Monty Hagler Membership Committee Chair
Welcome New Members! Paul Howard Glenn was born in Greensboro, NC. In 2000 he went to Woodberry Forest School and enrolled at the North Carolina State University upon his graduation in 2004. After receiving his degree in finance in 2008, Howard served in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica from 2009 to 2011. After his Peace Corps service, Howard decided to pursue his MBA at the University of South Carolina. During his time at South Carolina, Howard co-founded a non-profit organization by the name of Watsi. After working for Watsi for a short time, Howard returned to Greensboro, NC where he now recruits talent for Private Equity firms.
Seth & Laura Heath
Seth and Laura just moved to Greensboro from Raleigh, NC and are excited about living in Old Irving Park. Seth’s job at Waste Industries transferred the couple here as he is now the General Manager of the Greensboro hauling, recycling and landfill operations. Seth was born in Greensboro and grew up in Winston-Salem area. Laura is from the Cary/Raleigh area. Seth enjoys playing golf, swimming, fly fishing, mountain biking and many other activities. Laura’s hobbies include painting, swimming, working out, cooking and anything creative. They’re looking forward to exploring Greensboro, meeting new people and possibly starting a family.
Kerrie Orrell
Kerrie Orrell is the significant other of John Ellison. Kerrie is a native of Greensboro. She has three children. Selena 18, Zane 15 and Jonas 10. Kerrie opened Orrell Design, a full service hair salon in 2003. Kerrie loves exercise, and since she met John she has also had the pleasure of learning to play golf and ski.
Scott and Terri Rafkin
Scott and Terri Rafkin have two daughters, Hayley (15) and Kayla (12) who both attend the Greensboro Day School. Scott was born and raised on Long Island, and Terri is from Sudbury, Massachusetts. Scott is currently the President of the Volvo Group’s global financial services business covering 40 markets around the world and responsible for almost $20 billion in managed assets. Terri has a Masters degree in Industrial Labor Relations from Cornell University and has held senior positions with Colgate-Palmolive, Merrill Lynch and Medco Health Solutions. Terri left the workforce in 2007 to focus on raising Hayley and Kayla. The Rafkins have lived in New York, New Jersey, and Brussels, Belgium and have been residents of Greensboro since 2010.
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Paul Howard Glenn
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General Manager’s Message Happy Days!
Steve Matlaga, CCM
General Manager/CEO
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Snow Day Fun!
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the GCC Facebook page as starting in late March we may have “pop-up” events like While I look forward to the crisp, clear opening up DRT when the weather allows. days of Spring I write this note in the falling snow of late February and see the Lastly, I know you would all agree that it happy faces of children having fun with their takes great communication, planning and laughter ringing in the air at GCC. The team execution to deliver a great experience and I are reminded these days about our no matter what business you are in. For purpose and the enjoyment the profession us it takes a great team! The Board has of “hospitality” can deliver. The year is been very supportive of staff recognition young but we are energized by the fun we programs and in January we hosted our have already had for kids of all ages with Employee Oscars at GCC. Our Board a variety of events such as Dueling Pianos President, Gail Bernstein gave a wonderful & Dueling Bartenders, Super Bowl tailgate, opening welcome and much like her article Barnett wine dinner, Jack frost Bingo, in the newsletter this month reinforced Father Daughter Valentine's Day Dance the meaning of what we do (home away and Snow Days. Like me, I hope a smile is from home) to the team. Our agenda that brought to your heart as you see photos of night was to recognize tenured staff and to these events in the newsletter and in the also recognize staff personal achievements electronic link to Aesthetic Images sent from both a peer to peer and manager after each event. to staff perspective. We also featured a department of the year award, the “Golden We talk as an operational team constantly Pineapple”! One of the most rewarding about being on a journey of continuous aspects of our jobs is the relationship we growth and evolution and throughout this develop with you the Members and your newsletter you will hopefully recognize families. Your recognition of our efforts examples of this effort. The Father Daughter and your support of the team is a huge part Dance was a huge hit and now we are of how we stay inspired and retain quality introducing a family “Cookie Wars” - stay people on our team. I am pleased to share tuned. Chef features the improvements with you the summary of the “Employee in fresh to table menus and evolution of Oscars" and would encourage you as our steaks to “prime” and I assure you that appropriate to say “congratulations” to the “Willy Wonka” themed Easter will be those you know! special this year. Jim Deaton is introducing summer golf leagues and new guest I look forward to seeing you around the programs. These are just a few highlights Club. and I am hopeful that we as a Club and team are achieving our objective of bringing Warmly, “big fun” to you and yours across the Club consistently. Please look through the events planned for March and April and make your reservations early. Please keep Steve Matlaga, CCM and eye out and watch your e-mail and General Manager/CEO
Around the Club
January 26, 2015 Employees with 10 Years of Service Jim Deaton Mary Thomas Wayne Vernon Kevin Hoffmeyer Lynne Davis Rhonda Johnson Jim Starr Most GCC Spirit Luke Vo Most Team Orientated David Albright
Golf - Brandon Nowak GCM - Todd Brandyberry Tennis - Selena West Fitness - Robyn Gest Front of the House April Newman & Tammy Morehead Back of the House Alex Pierce, Jim Starr House Services - Eli Bastian Aquatics - Kelly Holoman Administration - Brenda Seal
Wellness Challenge Winners 1st - Rhonda Johnson 2nd - Brandon Nowak 3rd - Beth Wilkerson Together We Can Winner Brenda Seal Department of the Year Administration Most Memorable Moment Brandon Nowak Rookie of the Year Jon Fulton Best in Class Winner Erin Stindt
Super Bowl Pre-Game Tailgating Party February 1, 2015
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Lollipop Winner Jeanne Hairfield
Departmental Employees of the Year
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Dueling Pianos & Dueling Bartenders
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January 30, 2015
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Father & Daughter Dinner Dance
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February 6, 2015
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Events Prime Rib is Back!
Saturday, March 14th & Saturday April 11th
The Family Grille will be featuring the popular Prime Rib Special on the 2nd Saturday of the month in March and April. This special will include your choice of Prime Rib along-side glazed baby carrots, asparagus, twice baked potato, and a soup and salad bar.
Carte Blanche Wine Dinner with Owner Nicholas Allen - Nearly Sold Out! Thursday, March 19th 6:30 p.m. | Irving Room
Nicholas Allen's family has been in the wine business for nearly a century, since his grandfather, Clarence Dillion, acquired Chateau Haut-Brion in 1935 and his family company, Domaine Clarence Dillon, subsequently purchased Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion in 1983. He gained an early exposure, appreciation and genuine interest in wine from his family. Eventually, he was inspired to produce his own boutique label in Napa Valley - Carte Blanche. Production numbers of these wines are very limited, so you won't want to miss this opportunity to taste these boutique wines. Members $110 | Non-Members $120
Robert Craig Wine Dinner
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Thursday, April 16th 6:30 p.m. | Irving Room
For Robert Craig, winemaking always begins with the vineyards -- more specifically, with their belief in the crucial importance of vineyard location in producing wines of tremendous depth and character. By concentrating on small quantities of wine from distinctive Napa Valley mountain vineyards, they have been able to create wines that reflect the impact of “terroir,” or the combination of soils, climate and viticultural characteristics of the growing locale. Members $110 | Non-Members $120
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EasterFestivities "Willy Wonka" Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4th 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Irving Park Ballroom & Front Lawn
Grab your Golden Ticket! Willy Wonka invites all families to the Chocolate Factory for GCC’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, crafts, a magician, face painting and of course an Easter Egg Hunt starting at 8:30 a.m. The Easter Bunny is making a special trip to GCC for everyone to have a picture taken with him. Aesthetic Images will be here to capture special moments. Adults $15 | Children $10
Easter Brunch & Wonka Dessert Extravaganza
Sunday, April 5th Seating Times Available at 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. | Ballroom
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a fantastic Easter brunch! Our full brunch menu features Black Oak ham, pan seared salmon, carved prime rib, racks of spring lamb, and a Wonka dessert display. Visit the Club’s website at www.greensborocc.org for the detailed menu. Adults $32 | Children (4-10) $15 Children 3 & Under - Our Guest
GCC Art Show
Are You an Artist?
Showcase Your Work at GCC! Some of the most talented artists in Greensboro are our members! We are organizing a member art show in April. Bring your original art of every shape and form to the Club to be on display and for sale. Whether it is paintings, quilts, pottery, jewelry and more, we want you there! Please contact Melissa Clark at m.clark@greensborocc.org or (336) 275-8506 for more information and if you would like to be a part of the show. More details regarding the event will be announced as we move closer to the show.
Reservations are required. Please sign up online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Club’s receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
Family & Youth Events Parents Night Out Crafty Scavenger Hunt
Campout and Glow Golf Saturday, April 18th
Saturday - 5:00 p.m. to Sunday - 9:00 a.m. Irving Park Practice Area & Donald Ross Terrace
5:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Pavilion
March is National Craft Month and we want you to join us for a fun night of scavenger hunts and crafts. Kids will use clues to search the Club and collect all the supplies they will need to create fun crafts later in the evening. The evening will include a kid-friendly dinner, dessert and a movie. $18 per child
Spring Carnival at the Farm Saturday, March 21st
4:00 - 8:00 p.m. | The Farm
Celebrate spring at a fun-filled carnival at The Farm! We will have lots of family friendly activities including an Inflatable Sports World and an Inflatable Jacob’s Ladder as well as many other classic carnival activities. Enjoy all your favorite carnival foods such as corn dogs, funnel cakes, cotton candy and snow cones! Adults $16 | Children $8
Youth Expo
Saturday, March 28th 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ballroom
YOUTH
Discover what GCC has to offer our youth this summer. All sports departments will be on hand to answer your questions and provide information regarding upcoming swim team, fitness, golf, and tennis programming for youths. Practice putting, challenge a tennis pro, get fitted for Blue Dolphin team suits and register for upcoming youth activities, lessons, and camps. No Charge
Pitch your tent and bring a sleeping bag for our spring campout on the Irving Park practice area! Enjoy food, family glow golf, and campfire games and treats on Saturday Night, with breakfast and cartoons in the Donald Ross Terrace on Sunday morning. Adults $28 | Children $18
Save the Date! Kids vs. Pros: Laser Tag Showdown Date in April to be Determined 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Irving Park Driving Range
Calling all GCC warriors! Take down your Club instructors and coaches from tennis, golf, fitness and swimming in an epic laser tag showdown! Watch for more details on this exciting new event.
Wednesday Youth Nights 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Pavilion
Candy Fun Night Wednesday, March 25th
Stop by after BFD and help us make Easter decorations for GCC! Kids will create giant candy pieces that we will use to help turn the Club into Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory! All decorations will be displayed thru Easter and then kids may collect their giant "sweet treats" after the holiday.
Spring Has Sprung Wednesday, April 22nd
Let’s celebrate warmer temperatures and blooming flowers. We will be planting a small garden and filling up our own GCC time capsule. Everyone who stops by will get to write a letter or draw a picture to add to our time capsule! No charge and reservations not necessary for Wednesday Youth Nights.
Reservations are required. Please sign up online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Club’s receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
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Friday, March 6th
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Dining From the Chef “Everyone is always hungry and thirsty!” This statement that couldn’t be truer within the walls of GCC. Therefore, we are always researching, developing and brainstorming new culinary creations to satisfy everyone’s need to fuel the fire within. With that in mind we have been busier than ever thanks to a mild winter; thanks Mother Nature and thank all of you for coming to your Club to enjoy everything we are creating for you!
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If you have not experienced one of our fun wine dinners, jump in! These intimate dinners with the winemakers and owners are selling out quickly. Steve Matlaga and John Centore have been very active getting top-notch wineries represented all year. We have some great ones coming up - Carte Blanche and Robert Craig just to name a few. If you have been one of the members participating in these events, we hope you have enjoyed them, thank you. I am going to try a new philosophy going forward. I believe we have developed your trust to leave it up to your culinary team to plan a wonderful pairing of food and wine. Going forward, I am going to plan the wine dinner menu a week in advance of the event. Of course, we will send the menu out to you then. By adopting this plan, we will be able to utilize some of our new purveyors that are local and some that are shipping fresh fish within 24-hours of receiving day-boat products on the docks from around the world. In addition, as the weather changes and we get back to the spring and summer growing season, my goal for the wine dinner menus is to go to the Piedmont Farmer’s Market and work with our local small farmers to truly bring you a spontaneous menu utilizing whatever is at its peak of freshness. My idea of pairing food with wine is to buy the best ingredients and let them show themselves off. We do ask if you have special dietary needs please give me a minimum of 24-hour notice so that we are able to give your meal the same thought
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and love that everyone else's meal receives. We make wonderful vegan and vegetarian menus, and want enough time to give these menus as much thought and care as the menu being presented. We have some fun ideas for March and April as things warm up. We are planning an oyster roast and lowcountry boil around nice weekends in the Donald Ross Terrace. We will watch the 10-day forecast and pick the dates around beautiful weather and get the information out to you all then. Be on the lookout it’s coming soon. Gregory John, CEC Executive Chef
Wine Dinners - Save the Date! March 19th Carte Blanche Winemaker Dinner Nearly Sold Out! April 16th Robert Craig Winemaker Dinner May 19th Plumpjack Winemaker Dinner Sold Out! May 29th Domaine Serene Winemaker Dinner Sold Out! September 17th Hartford Court Wine Dinner with Owner Don Hartford October 8th Flora Springs Winemaker Dinner November 4th Summers Estate Winery Dinner with Jim Summers
Holiday Eats & Drinks!
St. Patty’s Day Special
The Sunset Bar will feature a Jameson and ginger drink and a Guinness special. A few items of traditional Irish fare will be featured in the dining rooms.
National Chips and Dip Day
March 23rd is National Chips and Dip Day! Join us in the Family Grille, 1909 or Men’s Grille for complimentary GCC house-made chips and ranch.
The Farm Upcoming Events Sunday Grand Brunch Buffet
Easter Buffet
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Farm Join us every second Sunday of the month for our Grand Brunch Buffet. Our chefs will create a varying array of breakfast and lunch favorites each month and of course, we will have the popular chef-attended omelet and waffle bar.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Clubhouse closes at 2:00 p.m.) Join us this Easter Sunday for a special holiday brunch featuring chef-attended omelet and waffle station, chef-carved prime rib, southern fried chicken, black oak ham with stone fruit compote, shrimp and grits, and freshly baked breads, biscuits and assorted desserts from our pastry shop. Adults $25 | Children $11 Reservations are required and cancellations must be made by 12:00 p.m. Thursday April 2nd.
Weekly Thursday Night Buffet
Drive In Movie
Sunday, March 8th & Sunday, April 12th
Sunday, April 5th
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Farm Join us every Thursday night as the Farm chefs create a wonderful buffet dinner with a new menu each week that mixes the best of new and creative dishes inspired by local seasonal ingredients with our existing Club favorites, such as our famous southern fried chicken. From soup to salads, entrées through our scratch-made desserts; there is always something for everyone. And of course, each month concludes with our Prime Rib Buffet on the final Thursday of each month (Thursday, March 26th & Thursday, April 30th).
Saturday, May 2nd
6:30 p.m. | Farm Enjoy a classic family outing with a GCC twist! Trade in the cars for a golf cart, or bring blankets, and enjoy a family classic “The Mighty Ducks” on a 21-foot inflatable screen under the stars. Tickets include a complimentary bag of popcorn and beverage of your choice (water, tea or lemonade). We will also have traditional drive-in movie food available from our “Snack Shack.” MemberSign Bar will be available. $10 per Person
Spring Carnival at the Farm Saturday, March 21st
Celebrate spring at a fun-filled carnival at The Farm!
We will have lots of family friendly activities including an Inflatable Sports World and an Inflatable Jacob’s Ladder as well as many other classic carnival activities. Enjoy all your favorite carnival foods such as corn dogs, funnel cakes, cotton candy and snow cones! Adults $16 | Children $8 Sign up online or call the receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
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4:00 - 8:00 p.m. | The Farm
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Tennis Update Competitive tennis can be tough on a body especially as the weather gets warmer. A tennis training diet should focus on high-energy foods and adequate hydration. Here are some nutrition tips for before, during and after a tennis match as we move into our outdoor tennis season:
Hydration
It is very important to hydrate adequately before a match. At least 20 ounces of water two hours before is encouraged. It is also advisable to consume water during a match - about five ounces every changeover.
Pre-Match Diet
Foods high in carbohydrates to supply energy reserves, moderate in protein and low in fat is recommended. Some great foods to eat include fruit yogurt or bananas, smoothies made with fresh fruit, power bars, bagels, pretzels or saltine crackers.
Post Match Diet
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Eat food and drink fluids that replenish muscle energy and electrolytes lost in competition such as pasta, salads, rice and energy drinks. Hope this will help you prepare for competition this year during warmer weather. Please stop by the Tennis Center for more information on our competitive programs, and for information on how to maintain your stamina during your matches. See you on the courts! Tom Cascarano, USPTA Director of Tennis
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Spring Tennis Programs Women’s Tuesday Night Play
Here is an opportunity to play weekly, meet players and have fun competing. Members will sign up on week-by-week basis. We set up each night with groups of 4 that sign up (participants of 4, 8, 12, etc.). Season is for 5 weeks. Sign up by Monday of each week in the Tennis Pro Shop. All levels welcome. Start Date: Tuesday, April 14th at Irving Park | $5 per Night
Men’s Wednesday Night League
We invite all gentlemen to join the fun of meeting new players, as well as showing off your talents! Throughout the season, each individual player will play doubles against other competing players. Points are scored by the number of games each player wins. A cumulative score will be kept during the six-week season. At the end of the season we will have a party and award gift certificates to the top three individuals. Space is limited! Start Date: Wednesday, April 15th at Irving Park | $30 per Player
USTA Junior Team Tennis
This league gives juniors a chance to compete with other players of their ability in a team format. Levels of play will consist of intermediate levels with the ages being 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under and 18 & under. Matches and team practices begin the first week of April. Matches will be played Friday afternoons during April and May. Juniors will need a USTA Membership.
GCC Men’s City Interclub
The season starts in April and will run through mid June. Matches are played on Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Garrison Coley will be our Captain for the 3.5 Team. We are in the process of looking for a captain for the 4.0 team. Please let Garrison Coley know if you are interested to play on the 3.5 team or call the Tennis Pro Shop if you are interested in playing on the 4.0 team. We would like to have as big a pool of players as possible to enable some flexibility in scheduling players to play each week. Be a part of our GCC Teams! Call the Tennis Pro Shop at (336) 275-8162.
Tennis Upcoming Events
Spring Calendar of Events
• • • Friday, April 24th | 7:00-9:00 p.m. Join us in celebrating the arrival of spring with Lake • Jeanette tennis members at our 2015 Spring-Fling • Social! Lake Jeanette guests will join us for tennis fun, • food, drinks and live entertainment. This is a great • opportunity to meet, greet and enjoy a fun-filled • tennis evening. • $30 per couple (inclusive) Sign up online at www.greensborocc.org or in the Tennis •
Spring Fling Kick-off Social with Lake Jeanette
Pro Shop at (336) 275-8162.
Jr Club Championships - March 21st Gate City League Begins - March 31st Tennis Clinic Programs Begin - April 6th USTA Junior Team Tennis Begins - April 10th Women’s Tuesday Night Play Begins - April 14th Men’s Wednesday Night Play Begins - April 15th Spring Fling Tennis Social with Lake Jeanette April 24th Mother/Child Event - May 9th Tropical Island Night Tennis Social - May 29th Kids Day/Pro-Member Shoot Out (Families Fighting Cancer) – June 6th
Visit the GCC Website for Information Regarding Tennis Clinics and Events! www.greensborocc.org
Junior Grand Slam with Lake Jeanette
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January 31, 2015
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Fitness Fitness Update
Upcoming Events
There have been some new and returning faces among us in the fitness center and I am so pleased to see you all, and our regulars of course, taking care of your health! Our open house that was held the last two weeks in January offered demos, workshops, free massages, a fitness challenge and more. Members were especially interested in the yoga and golf workshops, Pilates reformer demos and our new Athletic Conditioning class. Many have even registered to return! We would like to congratulate Marissa Austin for being crowned our Open House Fitness Challenge Champion!
Fitness NG360 Golf Mobility Workshop
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Often when people think about March they think of Spring Break, hopes of warmer weather or maybe even St. Patty’s Day; but not in North Carolina! In North Carolina, March is all about March Madness and basketball brackets! For the second year we will be holding our own March Madness in the fitness center. Get all your team gear ready to sport each time you enter the Fitness Center and your team gets a gumball drop in the bucket! This challenge is full of prizes and tons of bragging rights! If you don’t know what I am talking about, check us out the last two weeks of March…but be sure to show your team spirit when you enter! Besides all that March Madness in the air, many of you are preparing for the summer. I know I am ready to head back outside for some nice sun-filled runs. But before that weather finally returns, we invite you to check out all we have to offer to get you ready for your recreational sports, physical activities such as hiking, swimming and walking, or some of you may want to just feel better in the good ole outdoors. Check out our programs and please contact us with any questions. We are available to help you with all of your health and fitness needs. Lori Lennon Director of Fitness
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Monday, March 9th 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Fitness Center
Golf season is just around the corner, but the time for preparing the body for optimal golf performance is just getting started! On Monday, March 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the Fitness Center, we will walk you through what you need to know to improve your golf swing and ultimately improve your game. The golf swing can be a complex puzzle to put together, but the training provided by NG360 demonstrates how the body can work together in three separate but interlinked planes of motion. Join our Golf Performance Specialists Lori Lennon and Robyn Gest as they address joint mobility and stability, and muscle mechanics. This is a complimentary workshop to introduce you to the benefits of golf conditioning training offered individually at the Fitness Center. There will be time for Q&A and refreshments following the workshop. To register and for more information, please call the Fitness Center at (336) 691-5825.
Join Us in Fitness for... • Complimentary Orientations • Over 36 Group Fitness Classes Each Week (Try your first class on us!) • Complimentary 15-Minute WOW Demos • Golf Performance Training • Personal Training • Private Pilates Reformer Training • Private Yoga Sessions • Scan Card Challenge: Scan your card every time you enter the Fitness Center and it’s an automatic chance to be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift certificate to the Club • WOW Challenge: Do the WOW workout, write your name on the board and you are automatically entered into a monthly drawing for a WOW shirt!
Golf Golf Update Don’t forget the newly introduced programs for members to host guest play on our fine golf courses. In response to member comments the Officers, Board and the Golf Committee introduced promotions where the member may entertain and host guests. These are money saving promotions for our members to use to advantage. Prepaid Guest Package During the months of February and March, members may prepay a guest fee package. Each package would be for 10 guest fees for a reduced rate. The usage of the package would be for Monday to Thursday only and non-holidays. The package may be used any of these days through the year and expires December 31. Guest play restrictions apply as noted in the Club Rules and Regulations (i.e. a guest may not play more than three times per quarter). Packages may be used only by the member who purchased it or their spouse. • Farm Course Package: Ten guest fees for $600 ($150 savings) • Irving Park Course Package: Ten guest fees for $400 ($100 savings). • Farm/Irving Park Course Package: Six guest fees at The Farm and four guest fees at Irving Park for $520 ($130 savings). • Cart Fee package: For any guest fee package, 20 cart fees may be added for $360 ($40 savings). May be used at any time including without guests accompanied. Complimentary Guest On any day or time, bring seven guests you accompany and one guest fee will be complimentary. Late Afternoon Complimentary Guest For any day of the week after 2:00 p.m., any member who hosts three accompanied guests, one guest will be complimentary (three guests for the price of two). Outing Sponsor with Complimentary Guests and Dinner Sponsor an outing with 50 or more guests for one event at
the current outing fee rate (all non-member participants in the outing) and receive four complimentary rounds of golf and cart rentals including dinner for four in any dining room complimentary (not including alcoholic beverages). Consider this. If you know of a company executive or a firm who does not have a GCC member to sponsor an event, you could encourage the firm to play their fundraiser or corporate outing with you as host and receive the sponsor promotion incentive. Not applicable to holiday or special occasion events.
Player of the Year
Congratulations to our 2014 Champion, Mark Yates. In a hotly contested skirmish, Mark was the victor with a last hole birdie against Jim Morgan. For 2015, the more you play the greater the chance to be in the 10-man field playing for honor and big rewards. Participation and finish will be the factors for members to receive points for entry into the Shootout. For each event played, members will receive Player of the Year (POY) points, and those who finish in the top 10 will receive additional points. After the season ending Chairman’s Cup, the top ten POY point leaders will be determined to participate in a Shootout on Saturday, December 5th. Prizes will be awarded to the top four winners in the Shootout.
Tournament Season Is Here!
Our Men’s Tournament Program has some exciting elements for 2015. Check out the website for the calendar of golf activities this year. The Golf Committee is introducing new formats and events destined to be enjoyed by all. Here are some of the highlights for the upcoming season:
Men’s Breakfast Tournament
Saturday, March 28th The annual Men’s Breakfast Tournament will be conducted at the Irving Park course. The event begins with a specially prepared breakfast buffet in the Irving Park Clubhouse and discussion from our guest speaker. Following the breakfast, the teams of players will assemble on the course for a
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Bring Your Guests!
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Golf Captain’s Choice (scramble) competition. Teams will be generated by the Committee in an equitable handicap distribution. Members may register by calling the Irving Park Golf Shop at (336) 272-2636. Don’t miss this fun event!
Glow Golf
Saturday, April 11th Glow Golf was such a hit last year that we have more scheduled for 2015. This is an evening mixed social where members may sign up as teams or individuals to be assigned. Ladies and gentlemen will play beginning at dusk with lighted golf balls, flagsticks illuminated for direction, holes with light rings in a team scramble that includes some fun variations to the play.
Save the Date
Men’s Summer League A weekday team championship with the winner travelling to Forsyth for a League Championship playoff.
Ladies Member-Guest "Wild West Shoot-Out"
Ladies 13 Hole League For the lady golfers who are moving from the Fore Fun group to the 18 holers and also the ladies who play on Tuesday to have an additional venue to hone their skills. League begins April 15th
Men’s Member-Guest
Hickory Shaft Play - Saturday, May 9th Dress in your best plus fours and experience the feel and performance of hickory shafted golf clubs, just like Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen used.
Wednesday, May 6th - Thursday, May 7th Our fine ladies have their two-day foray onto the greens in early May. Be sure to mark your calendar. Ladies may host one, two or three guests in the team format. Thursday, May 14th - Saturday, May 16th Be sure to file your entry early for the 2015 Men’s MemberGuest. Chairman Cabell Poindexter and his committee add new features each year for the best men’s event of the year. Field is limited to the first 60 teams who enter.
President’s Cup
Saturday, July 25th - Sunday, July 26th With the tutelage of Chairman Ryan Gioffre, the MemberMember Championship had moved another notch upward in popularity. With the evening stag night and the Saturday evening dinner and entertainment, it is a fun weekend for all!
Ladies and Men’s Club Championship
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individual play event for members and invited guests (not a member-guest format). Members may extend invitations in this single player format. Play is a Stableford Points format with prizes each day and grand prize award to the overall individual point winner. The Steel Cup will be played on Friday and Saturday, November 6th & 7th with a practice round on Thursday.
Friday, August 28th - Sunday, August 30th The ladies play Friday and Saturday, and the men play Saturday and Sunday in this annual stroke play event. Championship Flight is a 54-hole competition with the first round qualifying on Friday, August 28th. After a cut to the low 16 and ties, the real competition begins
Steel Cup Men’s Amateur Invitational
Friday, November 6th - Saturday, November 7th This is an opportunity for our members to extend an invitation to associates and friends to participate in an
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Go Speed Racer Golf - Saturday, May 23rd With running shoes deftly applied, the winner is the one with the best time for nine holes of golf. Warning! You must hole out on each hole. Generation Gap - Saturday, May 30th Junior golfer teams will play with an adult who is not a family relative. This event is designed to pair some of our outstanding juniors with our lady and men golfers in a fourball format. Couples Member-Guest 9 & Dine - Sunday, May 31st With the popularity of the couples Sunday afternoon golf, many requested a fun member-guest event on the same theme. Bring your favorite golfing couple friends to play and enjoy the Donald Ross Terrace See you on the courses! Jim Deaton Director of Golf
Ladies Golf Association Upcoming Events
Ladies Opening Play Days
Ladies Golf Reception Open House
Monday Fore Fun (9 holers) - April 6th | Irving Park
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Irving Park Clubhouse - Carlisle Room Our lady golfers are having so much fun! Join us for hors d’oeuvres and libations and find out about all the programming available to you. All GCC lady golfers of all ability levels are invited to attend. The evening includes a brief overview of season highlights and an introduction of the 2015 LGA representatives! We will also confirm your contact information for the 2015 LGA Directory so it can be printed and ready for Opening Day! Please RSVP to the receptionist by calling 275-8506 or register online by Saturday, March 21st.
“Wild, Wild West Shoot-Out at the GCC Corral” Ladies Member-Guest
Wednesday, May 6th - Thursday, May 7th
Share both great courses and lots of fun with your friends. Sign-up as a twosome member/guest team to be paired or build your own foursome team of two members/two guests or one member/three guests. Wednesday, May 6th Tournament Day One & “Cowgirls & Cocktails” Reception Thursday, May 7th Tournament Day Two & Awards Lunch Format Each Day Shamble with 2 better balls of 4; gross and net team prizes; proximity prizes each day. An Optional Practice Round is available on either course, Saturday, May 2nd through Tuesday, May 5th Details will be available and registration begins Wednesday, March 25th at the Ladies Golf Reception and continues through Tuesday, April 21st.
Captain’s Choice 8:30 a.m. Coffee, Danish and LGA book distribution in Golf Pro Shop 9:00 a.m. Rules Tip & Swing Tip 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Play 9 holes of team captain’s choice 11:45 a.m. Draw for “Shot of the Day” Awards Please register by Friday, April 3rd.
Tuesday’s Ladies 18 Holers - April 7th | The Farm
Par 3 Tournament What a great way to shake off the winter rust and have some fun with your fellow golfers! 8:00 a.m. Coffee, Danish and LGA book distribution in Golf Pro Shop 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start -The Farm Course will become a Par 3 course Please register by Saturday, April 4th. Wednesday’s NEW “3 Fore 13” - April 8th | Irving Park Starting times begin at 9:00 a.m. This group is a new offering of threesomes playing 13 holes. Simply enjoy a faster day of golf and lunch, graduate from the 9 holers or add another golf day to your calendar. Enjoy weekly formats similar to 18 hole games in a 13 hole format. Please register at Irving Park by Sunday, April 5th. Ladies Golf Opening Breakfast & Captain’s Choice with the “Piedmont Chicks” - Tuesday, April 14th | Irving Park 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 9:00 a.m. Entertainment 9:45 a.m. Shotgun Start (team play for 18 holes) The LGA’s Opening Breakfast and first combined Captain’s Choice event of the season features a unique group of songbirds called “The Piedmont Chicks” and a new, no-pressure, fun monthly golf format. The new Captain’s Choice format called a “California Drop-Out” Scramble moves faster. We hope you will join us for breakfast and golf. Please RSVP by Saturday, April 11th and specify if you will attend breakfast and/or golf. You may register online or through the Irving Park Golf Pro Shop (336) 272-2636.
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Wednesday, March 25th
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Turf Talk No Rest for the Weary Most golf facilities in our region have a nine-month active golf season, which means they also have a period when the volume of play declines. In the Central Piedmont of North Carolina the “off” season typically falls between December and February. So with little play on the course one might question what type of activity the golf course maintenance staff engages in during the off-season. While golfer activity may be virtually non-existent during the off-season, there is still much work to be done by the golf course superintendent and his staff. It should be noted that a golf course is staffed on a seasonal schedule to meet demand, thus temporary workers are not available during the off-season to assist the full-time staff.
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Depending upon weather conditions, a variety of golf course projects can be completed even though the temperatures are not conducive for member play. Such activities might include planning for the new year, renovating bunkers, installing new drainage, rebuilding tee areas, leaf removal, storm cleanup, mulching landscaped areas, cutting back ornamental grasses, removing dead and undesirable trees, and planting new trees and shrubs, etc. These projects are best undertaken during a time of the year when the normal demands of mowing and conditioning the course are of a lesser priority. Various golf course accessories might also need repair. Benches, signs, water cooler containers, trash bins, ball washers, etc. may need to be built or renovated. Routine building maintenance on areas such as the turf care center and pump houses is often set aside for this time period. Going through all the equipment is also a focus for the golf course maintenance staff during this time period. The offseason also provides the opportunity to complete a variety of administrative responsibilities. The winter months are a critical time to review all our training needs related to areas such as safety, operating standards and proper equipment operation. Despite the mid-winter "blahs," we never forget the core mission which is to make sure the course is ready for play every day for those who do decide to venture out. The
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cold temperatures we typically experience during this time of the year make it difficult, but we still make an effort to condition the course whenever the weather allows. When the weather breaks and the greens thaw out we make sure to take advantage and mow and roll as often as possible. The bunkers are the same way. If they are not frozen we make sure they receive a fresh raking. Before we know it, sunnier days and warmer weather will be knocking on the door. By the latter part of February we will begin shifting gears from off-season mode back to in-season mode. We start with weed control applications to prevent summer weeds on nearly 300 acres of turf and roll right into fertilization, aerification and topdressing of the greens. The next thing you know we are in April and hopefully the tee sheets are once again fully booked and the grasses are turning green. So while golfers may be seeking cozier alternatives for recreational activities, rest assured the golf course maintenance staff is busy preparing the course for not only those select few golfers who venture out in subarctic weather, but also for the fair weather “in” season golfers as well. Doug Lowe, CGCS Director of Golf Course maintenance
Bruce Beuchler Memorial Bench
In accordance with the Board of Directors and the Greensboro Country Club Memorial Bench Program a bench was placed on the 17th hole of the Irving Park course in honor of Bruce Beuchler. This bench is prominently located at the intersection of Country Club and Granville. The bench was donated by his longtime friends in the Golf Group.
Aquatics Make a Splash this Summer The 2015 Swim Season Has Arrived!
Our swim team is a competitive swim program open to members, ages 5 to 18, from beginners to very competitive swimmers, who want to race across the pool. The Blue Dolphin swim team is one of 23 teams that make up the Greensboro Community Swim Association (CSA). Our swimmers compete in six age groups, male and female, and race in five consecutive dual meets beginning on June 10th and culminating with the annual City Meet Swimming Championship, July 9th - 11th held at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. Our team is all about creating friendships and lifelong memories with “Big Splashes” and end-of-season banquets, family cook-outs, friendly intra-team competitions, and more. The GCC Blue Dolphins have an exciting year ahead, preparing for another championship season. We welcome all eligible GCC children to join our team for a memorable season of competitive swimming as we set our goals and race to WIN! Participation Fee: The swim team fee is $95.00 for the first child, $80.00 for the second child, and $70.00 for each additional child. Fees cover all CSA dues, entry fees, tent rental, as well as all GCC Swimming team trophies, awards and improvement incentive rewards.
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Katie McNerney is the new Head Swim Coach for the GCC Blue Dolphins. Katie is a highly decorated swimmer and coach, having held an assistant coach position at Millersville University, a head age group coach position at Marauder Swim Club (USA Team), and head coach position at Villa Marie Academy where she led the team to three back-toback district titles. Currently, she is the head men’s and women’s swimming coach/aquatics director at Greensboro College. As a collegiate swimmer at Clarion University, Katie was an All-American in 2000 and 2001. She also qualified in three national events: 400-yard freestyle and medley relay, 200-yard freestyle relay and the individual 100-yard freestyle. Katie coaches with a “Quality vs. Quantity” philosophy, with her focus being to create successful swimmers both in and out of the water. She has years of experience developing teams, organizing team events and developing meet line-ups. We can't wait to see everyone in the pool this summer! Lindsay Pegg Director of Aquatics & Youth Activities
Swim Team Calendar
In 2014, for the twenty-sixth consecutive year, the GCC Blue Dolphins earned the first place trophy in the Community Swim Association’s Swim for Cancer fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The Blue Dolphins raised over $41,518 in 2014 to bring our twenty-six summer total to over $954,000! This would not be possible without the hard work of all of our swimmers. We encourage all of our swimmers and their families to participate in this wonderful fundraiser because if we each do a little, our team can do big things.
March 9th – May 15th - Swim Clinic (Greensboro College) M, W, F - 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This could be an even more exciting year for our Swim for Cancer fundraiser, as the Blue Dolphins could be the first team to break the $1,000,000 mark! If we all work together, we can raise the additional $50,000 for the American Cancer Society and become the first swim team to raise over a million dollars for cancer research!
June 8th - Morning Practice Begins June 9th - Home Meet vs. Bur-Mill Club June 16th - Home Meet vs. Green Valley June 23rd - Home Meet vs. Friendly June 30th - Away Meet vs. Lake Jeanette July 6th - Away Meet vs. Hamilton Lakes July 9th - 11th - CITY MEET
March 28th - Junior Sports Expo & Swim Suit Try-On 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. May 18th - Afternoon Practice Begins 10 & Under Swimmers 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 11 and Older Swimmers 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. June 6th - Swim Meet 101 - 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Welcome Our New Head Coach
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Greensboro Country Club 410 Sunset Drive Greensboro, NC 27408
2015 Board of Directors President Inside Vice President Outside Vice President Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Secretary Assistant Secretary Membership Chair Director Director Director Director Director Director Director
Gail Bernstein A. Holt Gwyn Preston E. Davenport Jr. Edward A. LeBlanc Jason Bohrer James Kirkpatrick III Lee McAllister Monty D. Hagler Daniel C. Craft Mark Davidson David Egerton Susan Stafford Kelly James M. Morgan III Matthew Rankin Garson Rice Jr.
Club Directory Phone Directory
Farm Clubhouse Farm Golf Pro Shop Farm Pool Farm Snack Bar Farm Tennis Pro Shop Fitness Center Irving Park Clubhouse Irving Park Golf Pro Shop Irving Park Pool Irving Park Tennis Pro Shop
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Steve Matlaga, CCM - General Manager Tom Cascarano, USPTA - Director of Tennis Melissa Clark - Director of Club Operations Jim Deaton, PGA - Director of Golf J. Scott Harmon - Catering Sales Director Greg John, CEC - Executive Chef Lori Lennon - Director of Fitness Doug Lowe, CGCS - Golf Course Superintendent Nikki Ludwig - Director of Communications Brittany Mitchell - Membership Director Brandon Nowak, PGA - IP Head Golf Professional John Olinick - Purchasing Director Lindsay Pegg - Director of Aquatics & Youth Activities Bill Stone, CPA - CFO/Controller Mary Thomas, PGA - Farm Head Golf Professional Earl Waddell - Facilities Manager
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(336) 288-3415 (336) 288-4461 (336) 288-9242 (336) 288-5607 (336) 288-7801 (336) 691-5825 (336) 275-8506 (336) 272-4364 (336) 691-5811 (336) 275-8162
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Food Service Hours of Operation Sunset Room Reservations Recommended - Dressy Casual Dinner: Wednesday - Thursday: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bar & Terrace Service Only (Bar - 4:00 - 10:30 p.m. | Food Service 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.) Sunset Bar Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00 -10:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Family Grille No Reservations - Casual Attire & Daily Specials Bar Service Available Breakfast: Friday - Sunday: 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Sunday Brunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. 1909 Reservations Recommended - Casual Attire Breakfast: Friday - Sunday: 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Men’s Grille & Bar Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Farm Clubhouse Reservations Recommended - Casual Attire Farm Grille Thursday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bar: Thursday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday Night Buffet: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday Brunch: Every Second Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Donald Ross Terrace Closed Watch for "pop-up" events as weather permits!