Greensboro Country Club March | April 2019
President’s Message (336) 275-8506
Dear Fellow Members, Greensboro Country Club is a busy place these days, especially with all of the regular seasonal activities and the renovation planning work for the Irving Park Campus. As you know, the 2018 Board of Directors under the leadership of President Tommy Watkins, created a long-term strategic plan. The current board and management are focused on initiatives that drive the six key areas of the plan. The following are updates in each of the areas:
March | April 2019
Board Governance, Club Management and Staff Development • During the first Board meeting in January, Fred Laughlin, author of “Good Governance for Non-Profits,” presented an overview focused on country club governance. The meeting was helpful to the Board on our continued journey to achieve best-in-class governance. • Club Management has aligned annual goals of the staff to the strategic plan. Enhancement of Facilities within a Two-Campus Model and Financial Stewardship Facilities • The Renovation Committee was created and is composed of Matthew Rankin, Chair, Jay Kirkpatrick, Tommy Watkins, Dwight Stone, Terra Waldron and yours truly. As additional skill sets are needed, new members of this Committee will be asked to join. The Committee meets twice monthly with the Chambers project team. In addition, there are frequent meetings with Chambers and the House and Aquatics Committees to refine the design of the new IP campus. • In May, the pond on the 13th hole of the Irving Park golf course will be renovated, which will take six weeks. • Out at the Farm, the parking around the pool and tennis facility will have the asphalt replaced over a three-week period in April, and the general area enhanced to hide the stored maintenance materials. Financial Stewardship • On an operating basis, the Club recorded a loss of $157,000 for 2018, but with the recording of several one-time items, we ended the year with a loss of $28k.
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With the unplanned closing of the Farm golf course for green repairs and poor weather, golf results were below budget. Weaker than expected food and beverage results were also a driver. • Club debt ended the year at $3.5M, down from just over $4M. Membership Retention and Recruitment • Club membership ended the year at 1,319 vs 1,315 at year end 2017. • Three new members were welcomed into our community at the January board meeting. Recreational Experiences • The new Dart League is oversubscribed, and the reports from members are all very positive. • To create more time for members with young families to enjoy the facilities, the Kids Corner pricing has been enhanced. Many thanks to the members who provided the valuable feedback that lead to the changes. Dining and Social Experiences • The House Committee has brought back the popular GCC Speaker Series, with plans for a number of events this season. Communications • A new section has been added to the website with updates on the renovation and a place to submit questions. Watch this space and your email inbox for frequent updates. • The “GCC Club Connection” videos continue to be a popular medium for updating members on upcoming activities at the Club. • The Strategic Plan is being added to the website. • Monthly financial updates are available on the website including operating results and the balance sheet. Audited financials for 2018 results will be posted as soon as available. Jason P. Bohrer President
Membership
(336) 275-8506
Hi, everyone! By the time you read this, I hope we will be seeing signs of spring! Your Membership Committee is off to a great start in 2019. We held our orientation for the new Committee Members in January, and everyone seems excited to help find new members for our Club. I am happy to report that, for the second year in a row, we finished the year with a positive net gain of new Members! So, our membership initiative, which we began a little over a year ago, is accomplishing its objective. If you have friends who are interested in joining GCC, please reach out to Lori Frasier, our Membership Director, or me. We would be happy to contact them. As I said in the last newsletter, we are an “invitation only� Club, and all applicants will be interviewed by members of the Membership Committee, and due diligence will be conducted, just as we always have. I would like to introduce you to our Membership Committee for 2019: Sam Alem Sarah Beth Murphy Kelli Coley John Nosek Katie Cone Elizabeth Payonk Scott Faircloth Lori Richardson Bob Hudson Heather Suire Kimberly Jones Patrick Theismann Frank Lucius Kappie Yates Marc Magod Karen Schaede Luke Medlin Ryan Zell Please feel free to reach out to any of us with any questions or thoughts you might have! Ross Harris, Chairman Membership Committee
Message from the Membership Director In our efforts to enhance our sustainability efforts at the Club, we are introducing the new GCC tumbler to be designed for use on the golf course as we eliminate Styrofoam cups. Pictured is the new GCC Polar double-wall thermal tumbler, with copper vacuum insulation and clear acrylic lid. Polar tumblers keep liquids hot for up to eight hours and cold for 16 hours. We expect you will want more than one! Preorder your GCC Polar tumbler now for $15, billable to your Member account, by calling the Receptionist. Be sure to bring it with you for your next round of golf, tennis or visit to the Fitness Center. We are confident that these tumblers will help GCC be environmentally friendly and keep your beverages the perfect temperature, too! If you know someone who is interested in becoming a member, our upcoming deadlines for applications are March 11th for Interview on March 20th and Board approval March 25th, and April 8th for Interview on April 17th and Board approval on April 22nd. Lori Frasier Membership Director
Welcome New Members We would like to wish a warm GCC welcome to our new Members!
Tiffany Clark Jeffrey and Polly Finn John and Heather Kuzmier Rick and Emily Scott Thank you for choosing Greensboro Country Club!
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Membership Message
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General Manager/COO's Message (336) 275-8506
Dear Members, Several wonderful initiatives, menus and programs have been added to Greensboro Country Club in recent months. We hired a new golf professional - Anne Marie Goslak - to compliment and round out the Golf program. The development of the Dart League was a great team effort to create fun things to do on cold winter evenings. It was such a hit with 68 players of all ages and gender. We will continue this as a regular program in the future. Tennis and Fitness have added programing and new equipment. Look for a refined Aquatics program in addition to two more Kid’s Camps in the summer. Members have responded well to the new and innovative menus Chef Shayne is presenting that include old favorites and new trends. Keeping abreast of trends and knowing the difference between trends and fads keep GCC relevant and fresh, and maximizes our resources accordingly. One way of knowing how we are doing is being judged not only by Members, but by your peers in the industry. I am proud and excited to say that GCC is now a Platinum Club of America. This award does not come lightly. It is earned and recognized by an advisory board made up of industry professionals judging on many aspects of the Club.
Some areas they review are Quality and Commitment of Membership, Governance, Prudent Fiscal Management, Adapting to Changing Times, Overall Experience, Caliber of Staff and Professional Service Levels, etc. We are hitting high marks and will continue to do so with ongoing training, professional on-boarding of talent and staff. Staff training continues to be a high priority, and will be going forward. Staff is also working hard with various Committees and Chambers to transition from the current facilities we have to the new and improved facilities Members voted on conceptually in December. The House Committee, Aquatics Committee and staff are heavily involved to identify a smooth transition during and under construction. Please visit the Renovation section of the website to stay updated on the construction and renovation efforts. I appreciate you keeping me informed and taking the time to share experiences, ideas and recommendations. It only make us better! Warm personal regards, Terra S.H. Waldron, CCM, CCE General Manager/COO
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Board Room Photographs In late 2017, GCC remodeled the Boardroom where all of the pictures of our GCC Board of Director Past Presidents were located. The Club decided to create a series of combined president pictures using resized duplicate of the original picture; then the Club mailed the original photo to the previous president or a family member. Most all of the original pictures have been successfully delivered, but we still have several photos that need to be distributed. If you have any contact information for the GCC Past Presidents listed below, please send an email or call Elizabeth Nilsson (e.nilsson@greensborocc.org or (336) 691-5823). We will continue our search until the end of April 2019. W.H. Andrews Jr, Charles W. Angle, L. Caroll Atkisson, George W. Bradham, Kenneth Brugh Jr, Charles W. Causey, G. Neil Daniels, Fred C. Hitchcock; C. Ort Jenkins, Andrew Joyner Jr, Ralph L. Lewis. Don Orr, Sidney S. Paine, Braxton Schell, Julius C. Smith, Irvin R. Squires, Frank Stringfellow, Grant Wheeler, P.B. Whittington Jr, Charles W. Wolcott Jr
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Club News
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GCC Transportation Service
Private Events at GCC Thank you for your continued support of the Club’s private event facilities. We are excited about the upcoming renovation to the Irving Park campus. During the renovation period, the Club will continue to offer private event space at Irving Park. The Ballroom, Irving Room and Granville Room will not be affected during this time, however other event space could be suspended at various times throughout the project.
The GCC Sprinter has become a welcome mode of travel for many members and their families, whether it is providing transportation to and from the Farm for youth activities including tennis and golf, or bringing a group of friends out to the Farm for Thursday night buffet. Other popular destinations have been PTI & RDU Airports, the Coliseum, Carolina Theatre, and multiple sporting events in and out of town. Let us sprint you wherever you need to be in style.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday Sunday Monday
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. No Transportation
The Private Events team’s goal is to accommodate all Member requests, so please plan ahead with your fall and Holiday entertaining needs. Thanksgiving is very late this year and the December holiday season will be shorter than 2018, so space and dates are limited. During the renovation period, please consider using the newly renovated Farm Clubhouse for your evening events. We will waive the Farm facility fees during this time to encourage the use of this beautiful venue. Taylor Hoffman, Private Events Manager (t.hoffman@ greensborocc.org) and Savannah Shafit, Private Events Coordinator (s.shafit@greensborocc.org) look forward to hearing from you soon to book your next event.
J. Scott Harmon Director of Event Sales
Call the Receptionist at (336) 275-8506 for more information and to make reservations.
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Let’s celebrate together at GCC!
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Dining & Special Events IP (336) 275-8506 | Farm (336) 288-3415
Dear Members, With the beginning of spring around the corner, the Greensboro Country Club culinary team is excited to bring a full new slate of menus for you to enjoy. On March 26th, the Sunset Dining Room will have a fresh seasonal menu makeover. We will continue to bring the best local provisions, fresh fish, prime beef, and Triad-farmed products that we can find in the area. As the warmer weather approaches, be sure to look for a stronger emphasis on lighter fare with bold flavors, more shareable foods and small plates. The 1909 and Family Grille will bring more than just a new menu this spring as our new Chef De Cuisine, Cassidy Benfield takes the lead of one of our busiest dining areas. Both menus will begin on April 2nd with items that continue to have a strong focus on traditional Club fare, Southern dishes and American classics. Other special upcoming events at the Club will include the Burgundy Wine Dinner on March 13th, the Krupp Wine Dinner on April 10th, and our very popular Easter Brunch, that will be offered at both the Irving Park and Farm campuses.
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Hopefully everyone was able to see Executive Pastry Chef, Ben Shelton’s, 35lb. chocolate sculpture in honor of the new renovation project. It was amazing! As always, our team is better equipped to exceed your expectations with your feedback. Please feel free to call, send emails or leave comment cards. Have a great spring! Happy cooking, Shayne Taylor, CEC, CCA Executive Chef
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Farm Dining Sunday Brunch Buffet Sundays in March & April
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Farm Join us every Sunday of the month for our Sunday Brunch Buffet. Our chefs will create a varying array of breakfast and lunch favorites each week in addition to the popular chef-attended omelet and waffle bars. Adults $20 | Children $8.50 | Children Under Four - Our Guests
Weekly Thursday Night Buffet
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. Each month concludes with our Prime Rib Buffet on the last Thursday. Adults $20 | Children $8.50 | Children Under Four - Our Guests
Prime Rib Buffet
Thursday, March 28th & Thursday, April 25th
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Farm Enjoy our Prime Rib Buffet featuring prime rib, southern fried chicken, soup and salad bar, and an array of house-made pastries. Adults $24 | Children $8.50 | Children Under Four - Our Guests
Imbibe
IP (336) 275-8506 | Farm (336) 288-3415
Burgundy Wine Dinner
Krupp Wine Dinner
6:30 p.m. | Irving Room Burgundy wine is wine made in the Burgundy region in eastern France, in the valleys and slopes west of the SaĂ´ne, a tributary of the RhĂ´ne.
6:30 p.m.| Irving Room "Born from Stone. Cloaked in Elegance."
Wednesday, April 10th
Menu
Menu
Reception Passed The Damsel Rose, Napa Valley
Fondue
First Course Chardonnay
Tabled Jean Luc Joillot Cremant de Bourgogne
Salmon Trio
First Course Marcel Servin Chablis AOC Bouzereau-Gruere Chassagne-Montrachet Blanchots Dessous
Potato Pave with King Salmon and Dijon Bearnaise, Horseradish-Smoked Salmon Cannoli and a Petite Corn Bread Panzanella Salad with Salmon Roe, Egg Yolk and Chervil
Celery Root, Long Stem Caper Berries, Pea Tendrils, Grenoble Sauce and a Pastry Fleoron
Second Course The Water Witch, Stagecoach Vineyard
Second Course Dujardin Beaune Les Beaux Fougets Pinot
Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Roasted Cauliflower, Chive and Black Pepper Infused Olive Oil
Sherry Veal Broth, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Braised Beef Brisket and Comte
Third Course The Doctor, Napa Valley Synchrony, Stagecoach Vineyards
Poached Dover Sole with Shrimp Mousseline
Onion Soup Gratinee
Third Course Chambolle Musigny 1st Crus Les Charmes 2015
Wild Mushroom Bisque
Red Wine Braised Beef Cheek Tamale
Spice Roasted Duck Breast
Roasted Cocoa Nibs, Blue Cheese Calabacitas, Hoja Santa-Black Bean Croquettes and Citrus Coriander Blossoms
Dessert
Dessert Dark Chocolate Cremeux, Coconut Sorbet, Mango Pearls, Cocoa Sablee and Lime Meringue
Confit Ravioli, Roasted Duck Glace, Whipped Ricotta, Upland Cress, Shaved Fennel and Tart Cherries
Chocolate Truffles Members $195 | Guests $210 72-Hour Cancellation Policy in Effect
Members $175 | Guests $190 72-Hour Cancellation Policy in Effect
Reservations are required. Please sign up online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
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Wednesday, March 13th
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Saturday, April 20th -
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Gumdrops, lollipops, as sweet as can be, come to our Easter Egg Hunt, and celebrate with me! Enjoy a bountiful breakfast buffet, crafts, and of course an Easter Egg Hunt which will begin at 8:30 a.m. The Easter Bunny is making a special trip to take pictures with everyone. Aesthetic Images will be there to capture the special moments.
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Adults $18 | Children 4-12 years old $12 | Children Under Four $5 72-Hour Cancellation Policy in Effect
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Reservations are required. Please sign up online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
Dining & Special Events
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Easter Brunch Sunday, April 21st
Enjoy Easter Brunch at Irving Park or the Farm! Seating times at 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Easter at Irving Park
Easter at the Farm
KIDS' BUFFET Fresh Fruit | Peanut Butter & Jelly | Macaroni & Cheese | Chicken Strips
BREAKFAST Assorted Breakfast Breads | Apple Wood Smoked Bacon | Sage Country Sausage | Biscuits & Sausage Gravy | Chef Attended Omelet Bar
COLD FOOD Chopped Artisan Wedge with Chopped Romaine and Iceberg, Candied Bacon, Roasted Tomatoes, Buttermilk Blue Cheese | Roasted Beet and Berry Salad with Mixed Green Lettuce, Citrus, Ginger Berry Vinaigrette, Fresh Berries, Red Beets, Goat Cheese, Pecans | Southern Panzanella with Corn Bread, Baby Spinach, Shaved Red Onion, Black Eyed Peas, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette | Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Cocktail Crab and Smoked Salmon Display | Deviled Eggs | Southern Style Potato Salad with Mustard, Bacon, Onions, Celery
HOT FOOD Honey Glazed Carrots with Mint, Bacon | Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes | Haricot Vert Almandine with Almonds, Pearl Onions | Pan Roasted Salmon with Dijon Roasted Potatoes, Crispy Capers, Fried Sage, Lemon Brown Butter Sauce | Roasted Prime Rib with Horseradish Sauce, Au Jus | Southern Fried Chicken | Pastrami Crusted Lamb Racks with Pistachio Mint Pesto and Rosemary Au Jus Adults $35 | Children 4-12 $15 | Kids Under 4 Our Guest 72-Hour Cancellation Policy in Effect Reservations are required. Please call the receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
COLD FOOD Chopped Artisan Wedge with Chopped Romaine and Iceberg, Candied Bacon, Roasted Tomatoes, Buttermilk Blue Cheese | Roasted Beet and Berry Salad with Mixed Green Lettuce, Citrus, Ginger Berry Vinaigrette, Fresh Berries, Red Beets, Goat Cheese, Pecans | Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Cocktail Crab and Smoked Salmon Display | Deviled Eggs | Southern Style Potato Salad with Mustard, Bacon, Onions, Celery HOT FOOD Honey Glazed Carrots with Mint, Bacon | Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes | Haricot Vert Almandine with Almonds, Pearl Onions | Macaroni & Cheese | Pan Roasted Salmon with Dijon Roasted Potatoes, Crispy Capers, Fried Sage, Lemon Brown Butter Sauce | Roasted Prime Rib with Horseradish Sauce, Au Jus | Southern Fried Chicken | Pastrami Crusted Lamb Racks with Pistachio Mint Pesto, Rosemary Au Jus and Mint Jelly Adults $30 | Children 4-12 $13 | Kids Under 4 Our Guest 72-Hour Cancellation Policy in Effect Reservations are required. Please call the Farm at (336) 288-3415.
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BREAKFAST Assorted Breakfast Breads | Apple Wood Smoked Bacon | Sage Country Sausage | Biscuits & Sausage Gravy | Chef Attended Omelet Bar
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GCC Speaker Series IP (336) 275-8506 | Farm (336) 288-3415
“Every person alive is a survivor. We have all been saved from illness, depression, heartbreak, grief, and suffering. The lessons I have learned as I have walked through the darkness have transformed me in ways I could never have imagined. My deepest desire is to encourage and motivate others as I share my own challenges and victories. Together we will discover what can happen when we refuse to give up.”
“An Extraordinary Life” Thursday, March 7th
6:00 p.m. - Dinner Buffet | 7:15 p.m. - Presentation As the middle daughter of legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano, Jamie has witnessed amazing victory and heartbreaking tragedy. Although much of her father’s life story has been made public, Jamie continues to share private and personal insights to a variety of audiences in her role as a public speaker. She uses her voice as a cancer advocate, teacher and writer always pushing others to embrace their personal vision. $25 per person | Cocktails by Member Signature | 72-Hour Cancellation Policy
Reservations may be made online at www.greensborocc.org, on the mobile app or by calling the Club’s receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
Jeff Korzenik
"Redemption, Inc.: The U.S. Economy and the Marginalized Worker" Tuesday, April 16th
6:00 p.m. - Dinner Buffet | 7:15 p.m. - Presentation
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Jeff Korzenik is chief investment strategist for Fifth Third Bank, where he is responsible for the Bank’s overall client investment strategy. For more than 30 years, Jeff has been a thought leader in the investment industry. A regular guest on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” and Bloomberg, Jeff’s writings on economics and public policy have been published in Barron’s, Forbes, The Chicago Tribune and other periodicals. Jeff's presentation will cover: • This time it is different: our potential labor force has been structurally damaged in ways never seen in modern U.S. history • Three interrelated social ills have burdened our workforce: long-term unemployment, the opioid epidemic, and the incarceration/recidivism cycle • These challenges have depressed our labor force participation rate, burdening economic growth prospects • Private sector businesses have developed models to reintegrate marginalized workers, a sourcing strategy with unexpected benefits • We share best practices and successful for-profit models of building a workforce while redeeming lives and communities
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$25 per person | Cocktails by Member Signature | 72-Hour Cancellation Policy
Reservations may be made online at www.greensborocc.org, on the mobile app or by calling the Club’s receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
Special Events
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&
Bryan Sanders has been performing magic and comedy for 10 years. Bryan has been featured on Fox, the
With Brian Sanders
Travel Channel and "America’s Got Talent."
Thursday, April 4th
Ballroom 6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner 7:15 p.m. Magical Performance $25 per person Cocktails by Member Signature Reservations are required. Please sign up online at www.greensborocc.org, on the mobile app or call the Receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
He is currently traveling
Menu
Seasonal Salad Display with Housemade Dressings | Shrimp Pasta Salad | Crudité Tapas with Broad Bean Hummus | Green Beans Almandine | Pastrami Roasted Carrots | Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | Wild Mushroom Risotto | Scallop Primavera | Carved Flat Iron Steak Au Poivre | Assorted Desserts
with his one-man-show filled with comedy and magic throughout the country. Bryan has also been viewed by millions through social media and by thousands of live audiences.
"Betting on Death" in Las Vegas Murder Mystery Dinner
Saturday, May 4th | Irving Room Everyone simply knew him as “Harold,” one of the many street people who wandered through Las Vegas. He was seemingly a harmless, homeless person who elicited a smile and a muffled laugh whenever he was around – or so people thought. No one would ever have imagined what would be found when he met an untimely end, hit by a speeding sports car in front of the Labachio Hotel and Casino. Only expert sleuthing would produce a winning hand and solve the case. Become an Investigator and help the Detective and the Charlotte Murder Mystery Company figure out "WHODUNIT"! $50 per person | Seating is Limited Reservations are required. Please sign up online at www.greensborocc.org, on the mobile app or call the Receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
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7:00 p.m. Reception | 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Show
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March 2019 Sunday
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Burgundy Wine Dinner
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Men's Paddle Challenge
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Kids Night Out
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Leprechaun Leap Plyometrics School's Out Day
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Golf Specific Yoga
Tennis Spring Fling Kick Off Social
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Youth & Family (336) 275-8506
Kids Night Out
Friday nights in the Pavilion are for fun activities, dinner and a movie for the kids. 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. | Pavilion $20 per Child Children potty-trained through 12-years-old.
Reservations are required.
Friday, March 1st - Glitter Globes
Make glitter globes... the warm weather version of a snow globe!
Friday, March 8th - Survival Training
Learn how to rough it in the wild by cooking your own campfire dinner (weather permitting), and exploring the outdoors on our GCC campus “hike.”
Friday, March 15th - St. Patrick’s Day Party
Join us for a scavenger hunt around the Club to find the pot of gold!
March 18th- 22nd, April 19th April 22nd-26th
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Pavilion No school? No problem! Bring the kids to GCC for a fun day off from school! The day will include games, Challenges, open-play in the arcade and much to entertain your children so that you don’t have to change your weekday schedule. $25 per child
St. Patrick’s Day BINGO
Friday, March 22nd - Bird House Workshop
Tuesday, March 12th 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Ballroom
Friday, March 29th - Lego Night
Friday, April 5th - Peep Houses
The Breakfast for dinner buffet will be available at 5:30 p.m. and BINGO will start promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Construct and decorate your very own birdhouse!
Each child will assemble their own Lego set to take home. (Kids Night Out is $35 per child this evening) Spring is here! Marshmallow peeps need a home, and we are going to help them! Crafting houses for your peeps out of some tasty tools.
Friday, April 12th - Fort Building Let's see who can build the best fort!
Friday, April 19th - Earth Day Celebration March | April 2019
School's Out Days
What kind of tree do you grow in your hand? A palm tree! Celebrate our planet by decorating your own terra-cotta pot for your new plant.
Friday, April 26th - Garden Stones
Making your own stepping stones for your family’s garden!
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Dress up in green and come to the Ballroom to participate in our St. Patrick’s Day BINGO!
$20 per adult $12 per child 4-12 $5 Bingo Only
Reservations are required. Please sign up online at www. greensborocc.org or call the receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
a a i n v r C l Spring
Saturday, April 13th 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. | The Farm
Celebrate spring at a fun-filled carnival with family-friendly activities including an array of inflatables and other classic carnival activities such as the Chair Jet Ride and Flying Elephant Ride. A Carnival Buffet, a special Margaritaville area for parents and golf games are included.
March | April 2019
Fun Food Games
Adults $25 | Children (4-12) $15 | Children (Ages 3 and Under) $5 Sign-up online at www.greensborocc.org or call thearereceptionist 275-8506. Reservations required. Please signat up (336) online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Receptionist at (336) 275-8506. Page 15
Father Daughter Dinner Dance
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February 8, 2019
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Father Daughter Dinner Dance
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February 8, 2019
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Tennis
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Tennis Update Excitement is right around the corner as we prepare for our spring season. At this time we are preparing for the start of all our 2019 spring tennis programs and events.
It is now time to get our GCC members back on the tennis courts. Come join the fun and excitement as we move into the tennis season. I am looking forward to seeing you on the courts.
Outdoor Courts We will do our best to get the outdoor courts ready All of our tennis activities will begin in April with a full by mid-March provided we have good weather. We hope for warm weather as it is imperative to assist calendar of events for the membership. in the preparation of our clay courts. We ask that our Our tennis staff will be ready to greet each and every Members be patient as we prepare our courts this one of our members back to Irving Park tennis facility. spring. We had such a great success with the paddle tennis this past winter with 100 players in our leagues. We Tom Cascarano, USPTA will continue to grow with more paddle events and Director of Tennis activities in the fall of 2019.
Valentine's Day Social
March | April 2019
February 15, 2019
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Tennis
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Men’s Wednesday Night League
We invite all gentlemen to come out and join the fun of meeting new players, as well as showing off your talents, in the Men’s Wednesday Night League! Throughout the season, each individual player will play doubles against each 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 award gift certificates to the top three individuals at a beer and sandwich party. Space is limited! $30 per player Start Date: Wednesday, April 10th at Irving Park
Polar Bear Paddle Social January 18, 2019
GCC Men’s City Interclub
It’s time for Greensboro Country Club to prepare for the City Men’s Interclub League this spring. Garrison Coley and Jeff Hill will be our Captains for the 4.0 Team. The season starts in April and will run through mid-June. Matches are played on Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Please let Garrison Coley or Jeff Hill know that you are interested to play 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 Team! Call the Tennis Pro Shop at (336) 275-8162.
Upcoming Events Spring Fling Kick Off Social Friday, April 26th | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Join us in celebrating the arrival of spring at our 2019 SpringFling Social! Enjoy a mixture of tennis and games with our members for fun, food, drinks and entertainment. This is a great opportunity to meet, greet and enjoy a fun-filled tennis evening. $30 per Couple
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Men’s Paddle Challenge - March 8th GRETA Jr Team Tennis Begins - March 10th Gate City League Begins - March 25th Tennis Clinic Programs Begin - April 1st Men’s Wednesday Night Play Begins - April 10th Spring Fling Tennis Social - April 27th Kids Day/Pro-Member Shoot Out (Families Fighting Cancer) - May 19th • Tropical Island Night Tennis Social - May 17th
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Spring Calendar of Events - Save the Date!
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Golf
IP (336) 272-4364 | Farm (336) 288-4470
Golf Update With spring right around the corner, we are all excited about the coming Golf Season! Your Golf Committee has put together a great calendar of events to capture the attention of all types of golfer. From seriously competitive golfers to those that enjoy the game solely for the social involvement, we have something for everyone. All events for the year are on the Club website on the Golf Calendar. With the exception of the Gentlemen’s President’s Cup and Member-Guest Invitational, all events are available for registration one month in advance.
The Ladies Golf Program has also had great success in using the Operation 36 platform. More than 50 ladies are expected to participate in the spring semester. The power behind the model is the success with beginning golfers, all the way to the most competitive. A roadmap exists for players to attain the highest level of skill they desire. Professional growth and development is a vital element of our Professional Staff. Providing the staff with the tools to continue to elevate their skills and experience is a wonderful thing about GCC! I am proud to tell you the Farm’s Head Golf Professional Brandon Nowak has recently attained a Specialty Certification in both Golf Operations and Teaching and Coaching! These certifications correlate to a “Master’s Degree” in The PGA of America’s education program. Congratulations, Brandon!
The success of our Junior Operation 36 Program continues to grow. This coming spring semester, we have added additional classes to support the growing demand. We expect to have in excess of 100 juniors participating! The Operation 36 model has been successful for GCC, in addition to the 300+ other clubs Bud Taylor, PGA around the country that are using the program. The Director of Golf challenge we set for our juniors is the score of 36 (par for 9 holes). By working from the green to tee versus the traditional tee-box to green it lowers the challenge Upcoming Events point, and is a motivating way to learn and progress in the sport. In addition, the use of the Operation 36 app Gentlemen’s Breakfast Tournament - March 16th | Farm tracks the practice and improvement of each junior to Ladies Golf Reception - March 19th | Irving Park add to the fun and excitement. Ladies Opening Day Breakfast Tournament March 26th | Irving Park
Demo Day Equipment Bonanza - March 30th | Farm
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Junior Golf Peewee Clinics Begin - April 7th | Irving Park
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Junior Golf After School Clinics Begin April 10th | Irving Park Gentlemen’s Triple Crown Golf Tournament April 13th | Irving Park Gentlemen’s Match Play Championship April 27th & 28th | Irving Park
Golf
IP (336) 272-4364 | Farm (336) 288-4470
We are excited to introduce Anne Marie Goslak, as a Teaching Professional. Anne Marie assisted with the Ladies Operation 36 program this past fall, and has now joined us full-time. She will be assisting Director of Instruction, Robbie Fritz, and the Professional Staff with the Ladies and Junior Operation 36 Program. In addition, she will be teaching private lessons, Ladies Clinics, Junior Camps, and assisting with the development of other instruction programs. In 2015, Anne Marie was named LPGA Southeast Teacher of the Year, and in 2018 was honored at the PGA Show as one of the Top 50 Instructors for the LPGA. To schedule a lesson with Anne Marie, please contact the Farm Golf Shop at (336) 288-4470. Anne Marie may also be reached at a.goslak@greensborocc.org.
Ladies 2018 Season Ending Awards Birdie Tree
(Most birdies during the 2018 season) Nina Bennett – 22 birdies at Irving Park Becky Campbell – 6 birdies at the Farm
Most Improved Player
(Most change in handicap during the 2018 golf season) Boo Boo Watkins Improved by 5.2 strokes
Most Rounds Played Candace Cummings 88 rounds played
Golf Tip "Turn" Your Game On There are no shortages of golf tips out there. I think that everyone is right, but not everyone is right for you right now. The same tip that cures a slice won't necessarily cure a hook. Use the curve of your golf ball to tell you which way you need to add some "turn." If your golf ball curves too much to the right try to add more "turn" to the right. When the ball curves right the swing path is left of your clubface. Turning your body more to the right away from the target on the backswing can help make it easier to swing down from the inside and reduce your slice. If your golf ball curves too much to the left then add some body "turn" to the left. The ball curves left when the swing path is to the right of your clubface. Turning your body more to the left through the shot will help your path arc back to the inside and even reduce some closing of the clubface to prevent the dreaded hook. With all golf tips remember that "what is perfect for you will always be unique to you." Let the curve of your golf ball tell you which direction you need to "turn" your body to hit more fairways and greens! Robbie Fritz Director of Instruction
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Welcome Anne Marie Goslak!
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Courses & Grounds IP (336) 272-3427 | Farm (336) 288-2592
Turf Talk For golfers in the Carolinas, March denotes the beginning of another golfing season. For Golf Course Superintendents, March signifies a time to wrap up winter improvement projects and begin to shift strategies and resources more towards cultural management and course conditioning. By early March we hope to have several projects completed. In addition to the routine winter equipment maintenance and the revitalization of golf course accessories, other projects the staff has been involved with over the last few months include several tree removals, grinding stumps and a few select new plantings. Several of the tree removals will eventually require sodding the remaining bare areas with warm season grasses but this work will not be completed until we can get suitable sod from our suppliers, which will most likely be in April or May depending on the weather.
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Two of the biggest cultural management tasks that take place in March are aerification and weed control. Greens are slower to heal during this time of the year due to cool soil temperatures but we aerify early in an attempt to have the greens in their best possible condition for the majority of the spring season.
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March is also the time of the year to begin putting down your pre-emergent weed control products for summer weeds. Our goal is to have our all our turf treated by the time the dogwoods begin to bloom. Between the two courses we treat nearly 230 acres of turf with weed control products and it takes us nearly three weeks from start to finish.
How’s the Bermudagrass?
It’s during this time of the year everyone begins asking whether or not I believe we have lost any Bermudagrass due to cold temperatures. As I am writing this letter in late January it is still too early to say. What I can say is the Ultradwarf greens appear to be in good health despite two cold snaps, and the weather we have experienced thus far has been nowhere close to the extreme lows we experienced in the 2017-18 winter. As it stands now, if we avoid any extremely cold conditions in March we should be in good shape coming out of the winter months. Doug Lowe, CGCS Director of Golf Course Maintenance
Fitness
(336) 691-5825
Hello from GCC Fitness! Let’s say goodbye to our long wet and cold winter and say hello to warm and wonderful spring! The warmer weather is knocking on the door and there’s no better way to be ready for the change of the seasons by coming to our wonderful Fitness Center. Coming to the Fitness Center can help you get better physically, mentally and socially as well. Our warm and welcoming staff will help you meet your goals! Now is the time to attend if you are just looking for general fitness, group fitness classes, or even more specific and detailed offerings from our personal trainers. In addition to general fitness and personal training, we have massage services from Abby. Abby offers many different styles of massage including hot stone massage. Feel free to stop by the Fitness front desk to see which massage style may best accommodate to your needs. From the beginner to the most advanced, we will help make each day better than the last! Come try our many group fitness class offerings such as Les Mills classes, yoga, Pilates, Barre Pilates, Cycle, Pedal and Pump, Have a Ball, Zumba, Flex and Balance, Gentle Fit classes and more! Also, don’t forget stop by our glass display case behind the cardio section and read our monthly nutrition tip and information article. Thank you for continuing to utilize our check in system at the front desk on the iPad. Your daily registers have helped us more accurately track the overall activity level of the Fitness Center this past year. This consistent tracking helps us identify trends and traffic flow throughout the day, week and even month. This allows us to serve you better! We had over 875 individual members utilize our Fitness Center in January! Keep up the good work! We love seeing your smiling and energetic faces on a daily basis! Last but not least, be on the lookout for new cardio equipment this spring! John McCallister MS, CSCS Director of Fitness
Upcoming Events Leprechaun Leap Plyometrics with Katie Thursday, March 21st
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Plyometric exercise is a method of power training used in many team and individual sports. In the simplest of terms, plyometrics are exercises that involve a jumping movement. For example this class will utilize, skipping, bounding, jumping rope, hopping, lunges, jump squats, etc. These are all examples of plyometric exercises. Please join us to jump, hop and bound into fitness! Class is complimentary.
Golf Specific Yoga Thursday, April 25th
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Mind & Body Studio This complimentary class focuses on quieting the mind, proper breathing techniques to achieve focus and relaxation, body symmetry, balance, stabilization and alignment. These factors assist golfers with their swing to increase power, flexibility and core development which improve overall mobility, strength, power and endurance which are all specific to the game of golf! Class is complimentary. Reservations are required for complimentary fitness classes. Please sign up online at www.greensborocc. org or call the Fitness Center.
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Fitness Update
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Club Directory
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Terra Waldron, CCM, CCE - General Manager/COO Tom Cascarano, USPTA - Director of Tennis John Centore - Clubhouse Manager Lori Frasier - Membership Director J. Scott Harmon - Director of Event Sales Jason Hinson - Director of Facilities Doug Lowe, CGCS - Director of Golf Course Maintenance Amanda Lucas - Food and Beverage Director Nikki Ludwig - Director of Communications Michelle Lunney - Chief Financial Officer John McCallister - Director of Fitness Shannon O'York - Director of Youth & Aquatics Bud Taylor, PGA - Director of Golf Shayne Taylor, CEC, CCA - Executive Chef Beth Wilkerson, PHR, SHRM-CP - Director of Human Resources
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t.waldron@greensborocc.org gcctennis@greensborocc.org j.centore@greensborocc.org l.frasier@greensborocc.org s.harmon@greensborocc.org j.hinson@greensborocc.org d.lowe@greensborocc.org a.lucas@greensborocc.org n.ludwig@greensborocc.org m.lunney@greensborocc.org j.mccallister@greensborocc.org s.oyork@greensborocc.org b.taylor@greensborocc.org s.taylor@greensborocc.org b.wilkerson@greensborocc.org
Food & Beverage Hours of Operation Sunset Room Reservations Recommended - Dressy Casual Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Sunset Bar Beverage Service Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00 - 10:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Family Grille/1909 Reservations Recommended - Casual Attire Bar Service Available Breakfast: Friday - Sunday: 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday a la Carte Brunch: 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday Buffet: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Snack Bar: Closed Men’s Grille & Bar Tuesday - Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Irving Park Halfway House Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Farm Grille Monday & Tuesday: Closed Bar Service: Wednesday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Food Service: Wednesday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Thursday Night Buffets: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sunday Brunch Buffets: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.* Halfway House: Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Snack Bar: Monday - Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. *Reservations Recommended
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