CCA 2024 January/February Newsletter by McConnell Golf

JANUARY I FEBRUARY 2024

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COUNTRY CLUB OF ASHEVILLE

YOUR CLUB

CLUB CONTACTS

JANUARY-FEBRUARY HOURS OF OPERATION

CLUBHOUSE AND ADMINISTRATIVE Aaron James | General Manager ajames@ccofasheville.com

DONALD ROSS DINING ROOM Monday I Closed Tuesday I 11:30am-5:00pm Wednesday-Saturday I 11:30am-9:00pm Sunday I 10:30am-5:00pm FITNESS CENTER Monday I 5:30am-4:30pm Tuesday-Friday I 5:30am-9:00pm Saturday I 7:00am-9:00pm Sunday I 7:00am-4:30pm

Debbie Ponder | Membership & Marketing Director dponder@ccofashville.com Olivia Blahowsky | Administrative & Member Services Manager oblahowsky@ccofasheville.com Liz DeKoyer | Communications Director edekoyer@ccofashville.com Chris Small | Clubhouse Maintenance csmall@ccofasheville.com

GOLF SHOP Monday I Closed Tuesday-Sunday I 9:00am-4:00pm

FOOD AND BEVERAGE Bruce McIntosh, CEC I Executive Chef bmcintosh@ccofasheville.com

PRACTICE FACILITY Monday I Closed Tuesday-Sunday I 7:30am-6:00pm

Brittani Lucas | Director of Catering & Events britlucas@ccofasheville.com

MULLIGANS Monday I Closed Tuesday-Sunday I 10:00am-5:00pm

Kyle Perry | Outlets Manager kperry@ccofasheville.com GROUNDS Brandon Ingle | Golf Course Superintendent bingle@ccofasheville.com

TENNIS SHOP Monday-Thursday* I 9:00am-6:30pm Friday* | 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday I 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday I 12:00pm-4:00pm Courts open until 9:00pm *Closed for lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm

GOLF AND TENNIS Luke Lovell, PGA | Director of Golf llovell@ccofasheville.com

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Monday-Friday I 10:00am-5:00pm

DROP AND PLAY Danielle Bullock | Drop and Play Manager dbullock@ccofasheville.com

CLUB NUMBERS Take-out/Reservations Front Desk Golf Shop Membership Member Services Tennis Courts Events & Catering

828.398.2745 828.258.9183 828.258.9762 828.398.2741 828.398.2744 828.505.1621 828.398.2742

Cover Photo: Santangelo, Kammann & Costanzo. Photo taken by Justin Clark. Below Photo: CCA Team at Santa Brunch. Photo taken by Justin Clark.

Ross Lally, PGA | Assistant Golf Professional rlally@ccofasheville.com Tito Poplawski | Director of Tennis tpoplawski@ccofasheville.com

FITNESS Dennis Owenby | Personal Trainer dowenby@ccofasheville.com Grayson Cooper | Personal Trainer gcooper@ccofasheville.com Paula Hanke | Personal Trainer phanke@ccofasheville.com Malynda Kerksick | Personal Trainer mkerksick@ccofasheville.com

IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……………….….….….....…............….........2 CCA Buzz.........…………...…….........................…......3 Letter from the GM & Gallery..........................4 Membership.........................................................5 Club Events......................................................6-7 Kids Club...............................................................8 Tee it Up................................................................9 Courtside News................................................10 Fitness...........................................................11-12 McConnell News..............................................13 Calendars......................................................14-15 Employee Spotlight....................... Back Cover

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LETTER FROM THE GM & GALLERY We hope you closed out 2023 with a bang! The new year brings with it a sense of renewed vigor and enthusiasm for the upcoming year. I want to extend the warmest wishes to you and your family. We at Country Club of Asheville are taking strides to make your experience as excellent and decadent as ever. Each area of our illustrious club is building on the successes and opportunities of 2023. As we continue to evolve and transform, we welcome you to join our many great events and activities. We have been working diligently behind the scenes preparing for the new year. We will have many projects happening around the property over the course of the year and will do our best to complete these with minimal member interruption. This year we will be closing the food and beverage operations for maintenance and deep cleaning January 2 – January 8. We will reopen for normal operations on January 9, 2024. Wishing you a joyful and Happy New Year. Welcome to 2024! Aaron James General Manager

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MEMBERSHIP

We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new members to the McConnell Golf Family at the Country Club of Asheville.

Andrew & Ginger Hendryx

Thomas & Ellie Hostetler

Dixon & Kate Oates

Samuel Foster & Nicole Kelly

Samuel Foster & Nicole Kelly; Junior Golf, Samuel is the Owner of Blue Ridge Restaurant Equipment. Nicole works with the American Red Cross. Samuel’s parents were previous members of the club. Other interests: rock climbing, hiking, and weekend getaways to ski resorts or beaches. Community/charity passions: Samuel enjoys volunteering with the fire department. They are looking forward to meeting new friends and enjoying the amenities of the club. Samuel will be working to improve his golf game and Nicole will be learning to golf. We would like to thank Owen and Mindi McGlynn for their sponsorship. Andrew & Ginger Hendryx; Sport, Andrew is a Professional Mandolinist and Ginger is an Interior Architect. They have two children: their daughter, Ophelia, age 4; and son, August, age 2. The Hendryx family moved to Asheville in 2022 from western Pennsylvania and have previously lived on the Connecticut shoreline. They are looking forward to building community through social engagement and sport interactions at the club. Other interests include travel, sailing, and being outdoors. They would like to thank Ed and Kate Connealy for their sponsorship. Thomas & Ellie Hostetler; Junior Golf, The Hostetlers are Account Management Directors for Oracle + NetSuite. They are past members of Braemar Country Club, Tarzana, CA. The Hostetlers are looking forward to great golf, enjoying the amenities of the club, meeting new friends, young professionals and the local community. Other interests include skiing, biking, reading, traveling, and cooking. Dixon & Kate Oates; Sport, The Oates family recently relocated to the CCA neighborhood from Arizona. Dixon is a self-employed entrepreneur, while Kate is the Queen of the Oates Clan. Together, they have three children: son, Asher, age 7; daughter, Balmayne, age 5; and daughter, Piper, age 1. They look forward to enjoying the club's amenities and meeting new friends. Other interests include ultimate Frisbee, running, yoga, design, construction, fabrication, reading, hanging with the kids, travel, hosting friends and family, and watching college sports. The Oates are big fans (qlumni) of the University of Virginia and Michigan State University and always enjoy friendly sports banter. Community/charity passions: Special Olympics and the Fistula Foundation.

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CLUB EVENTS

MEMBER BIRTHDAY NIGHT Thursday, January 11 & 18 | February 8 & 15 5:00pm-9:00pm Have you heard? As a perk of being a McConnell Golf member, you get a complimentary dinner on the month of your birthday! We have two birthday nights each month, so if you have a birthday coming up, grab your family and friends and come celebrate here at the club. Don’t forget that you can still get your birthday dinner curbside if you cannot make it inside!

FAMILY BINGO NIGHT Friday, January 12

5:00pm-8:00pm Price: $35 ++ Adults | $18++ Children (4-11) 24 hour cancellation policy in effect Bring the whole family for a night of food & fun! Bingo prizes will range from kid-friendly to adult-preferred! We can't wait to see you there!

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FOTG POLAR BEAR PLUNGE Saturday, January 13 1:00pm-5:00pm Plunge: 3:00pm

Our Annual Polar Plunge is right around the corner, and we are excited to announce that this year's non-profit organization that we are supporting will be MANNA FOODBANK! There will be a number of different ways you can show your support to such a great cause including a canned food drive and monetary opportunities. We always look forward to this event, and we hope to see you there!

PRIME RIB NIGHT Friday, January 19

5:00pm-9:00pm Price: Market Price 48 hour cancellation policy in effect Prime Rib Night is BACK! One night a year, we offer a special Prime Rib Dinner for our members! Join us for your King or Queen cut of the best prime rib in town! See you there!

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CLUB EVENTS COMEDY NIGHT Saturday, February 3

6:00pm-9:00pm Price: $15 Show Only | $50 Dinner & Show | $100 Open Bar, Dinner & Show 48 hour cancellation policy in effect CCA is excited to announce that we will be hosting another Comedy Night in February! Denny Corby, a comedian & magician from Pennsylvania will be making a special trip to North Carolina and stopping by CCA to perform! We hope you'll join us for what promises to be an exciting and entertaining evening! Don't miss the opportunity to get in on the fun! Kids Club Available!

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Friday, February 2

VALENTINE’S SWEETHEART DINNER Wednesday, February 14

5:00pm-9:00pm | Live music starting at 6:00pm

6:00pm-9:00pm Price: TBD 48-hour cancellation policy in effect

Ready to get back out, socialize and enjoy some live music? On the first Friday of every month, we will feature local live entertainment— everything from acoustic guitar to pianists. Don’t forget to make reservations for a wonderful night of live entertainment, cocktails, and amazing food.

Give your special someone a night of romance and delicacy straight from the culinary expertise of Chef Bruce and his talented staff. Country Club of Asheville will be offering a Prix-fixe, fourcourse meal for two to the sounds of locally renowned harpist, Carroll Ownbey. Kids Club will be available.

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE & PIZZA Saturday, February 10

LEAP DAY TRIVIA NIGHT Thursday, February 29

5:00pm-8:00pm Price: $30++ Adults | $18++ Children (4-11) 24 hour cancellation policy in effect

February is a month of LOVE, and we think we can all agree on a common love: PIZZA! Join us for a special Pizza Buffet, and if pizza's not your thing, don't worry! We will have a selection of other meal options such as pastas, salad, and other proteins available. There will be fun activities for the kids! Viva Italia! A Presto!

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5:00pm-8:00pm Price: $40++ Adults 48 hour cancellation policy in effect Leap Day only happens once every FOUR YEARS, and at CCA, we want to make the best out of it! We will be hosting Trivia Night on this special extra day in February! Dinner will be served, drinks will be flowing, and prizes will be won! Pick your team, or register solo and we will pair you up! We are super excited about this, and we hope you are, too!

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KIDS CLUB

STEM Friday, January 19 5:30pm-8:30pm Ages 4-10 | $12 per child We have the perfect potion and are calling all the mad scientists to come out and play!

ESCAPE QUEST Saturday, February 3 6:00pm-9:00pm Ages 4-10 | $15 per child

Time Travel Escape Quest - “O no- we're stuck in the past! Or is this the future? Work together to find hidden relics from each era and fix the T.I.M.E machine before that hungry dinosaur eats you for dinner. Do your kids have what it takes?”

ICE CREAM SOCIAL Friday, January 26 6:00pm-9:00pm Ages 4-10 | $15 per child Here’s the scoop! We will be making homemade ice cream and enjoying an evening full of games and crafts.

BREAK THE ICE Wednesday, February 14 6:00pm-9:00pm Ages 4-10 | $12 per child

Make new friends – but keep the old! This Valentine’s Day, we’re going to explore the value of friendship by playing a variety of icebreakers. This will solidify current friendships while forging new ones and creating lasting memories with our CCA kiddos!

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TEE IT UP Happy New Year from the Golf Shop Professional Staff! I want to first thank everyone for a great 2023 golf year. It was very busy with normal day-to-day play and tournament rounds. I hope everyone had a successful golf season and took their golf game to new heights! We have finalized the 2024 golf calendar and will be releasing it soon. We have a good mix of competitive and social events for everyone to enjoy. Along with tournaments, we look to add several men’s and ladies’ clinics to the calendar for 2024. Reminder that for the months of January and February, we will have 11:00am shotgun starts daily and tee times starting at 3:10pm for nine-hole play. Everyone must call the golf shop to sign up for a starting hole in the shotguns, and daily group play will not be saved by the golf shop. I also want to stress pace of play—not only with these shotgun starts, but on a daily basis. Please remember to play ready golf and keep up with the group in front of you. Four hours and ten minutes is the recommended max amount of time it should take for a foursome to play 18 holes of golf. Now that cold weather is setting in for the next few months, remember that the golf simulator is a great option to stay on top of your game. Hit balls on a driving range or play an 18-hole round of golf. The golf shop’s professional staff is also available for lessons on the simulator if it is too cold to be outside on the driving range. Finally, just another friendly reminder when playing during the winter months: we do have a local rule that players are allowed to lift, clean, and place their golf ball when on their own fairway. Thank you! Luke Lovell, PGA Director of Golf

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COURTSIDE NEWS The year is wrapping up, and it’s time to recap. Other than the typical events of summer camps and junior tournaments, there were a lot of new and exciting things at the Country Club of Asheville tennis facility. For the first time in a few years, CCA hosted the McConnell Ladies Weekend. We also had the Ladies Club Championship, which was the first time in a while. The adult program continues to grow more and more each season, and we plan on offering more fun events for our adult tennis and pickleball players. Now that winter is here, the outdoor clay courts have officially closed. I will do my best to have the courts playable on nice days, but the freezing and thawing turns the clay into mud. With the outdoor courts closed and more people playing tennis and pickleball, it is even more important that people reserve courts and sign up for clinics before attending and using the facility. January 13 and 14th are the next open pickleball tournaments to look forward to if you are a competitive pickleball player. Porters Neck Country Club in Wilmington will be hosting the next McConnell Ladies Tennis Weekend June 28th and 29th. This is a great opportunity to see Porters Neck if you haven’t already, and have a weekend full of tennis! The CCA website has a new online shop where you can find apparel with the CCA logo! We are now carrying Lululemon clothing. We also have new winter apparel in the tennis shop... come down and take a look at the selection!

CLINIC SCHEDULE MONDAY Advanced Clinic 9:30am-11:00am Tiny Tots 4:00pm-5:00pm Aces/Smashers 5:00pm-6:30pm TUESDAY Cardio Tennis 9:00am-10:30am Smashers 5:00pm-6:30pm WEDNESDAY Advanced Clinic 9:00am-10:30am Aces/Smashers 5:00pm-6:30pm THURSDAY Intermediate Clinic 10:00am-11:30am Tiny Tots 4:00pm-5:00pm Hitters 5:00pm-6:00pm FRIDAY Advanced Clinic 10:00am-11:30am SATURDAY Intermediate/Advanced 10:30am-12:00pm SUNDAY Beginner Clinic 9:00am-10:30am

PICKLEBALL DROP-IN MONDAY 2:30pm-4:00pm WEDNESDAY 5:30pm-7:00pm SATURDAY 9:00am-10:30am

Thank you, Tito Poplawski, PTR Director of Tennis

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FITNESS

Physical Therapy at CCA It is that time of year again—New Year’s resolutions. Gyms are packed, promises are made, and goals are set. This time is followed closely by “Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day” and “Quitter’s Day.” In fact, over half of New Year’s resolutions do not make it more than 3 months! Why do most people fail? Are their goals too lofty or too hard, or do they just lose interest? Personal experience tells me it is all of the above. Fitness and mental health make up the two most popular New Years Resolutions (NYR), with finances coming in third. All of these are not easy, and in essence, that’s the point. If your NYR was to have a beer five days a week, I think the stats would be higher. With the dawning of a new year, we all get excited for the possibility of a fresh start on our goals, but we drastically overestimate our resolve for the changes that we dream of making. As a Health and Wellness coach and Physical Therapist, I have witnessed, heard, and personally used all of the excuses you could think of. Most of them are due to one thing: lack of a “why.” The “why” is what you are making the change for. Now, most people will say they’re doing it for some reason, but is that reason meaningful? A reason for a grandparent to get healthier may be a grandkid, so they can be able to play with them or get on the ground with them. It doesn’t have to be deep, but it has to have meaning. After a goal with a why comes the process/map to make the goal a reality. This can be developed alone, but is almost always better developed with coaches. For most, getting a coach/professional to help with mental health and finances is a no-brainer, but with fitness, everybody feels like they can do it alone. Having a coach, therapist, or trainer is the first step in understanding where you are starting and in developing a plan and process to get you to where you want to finish. The best way to crush your goals, and my personal recommendation, is to have a team. This could be a few visits with a physical therapist to understand your body, then 2-3 weeks/months with a personal trainer to work on specific pieces. Then, a repeat visit with the physical therapist to assess any changes or progressions needed—then repeat. Let me help you start and crush your New Years Resolutions with a better understanding of your body and mindset. Thanks, Walt

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FITNESS

‘Why I Love Doing Yoga at CCA!’ Christmas ’23, marks 3 years of attending Paula’s Tuesday and Thursday yoga classes. Before walking into her class, I was a complete yoga novice. Since the beginning of my yoga journey, Paula's yoga classes have always been warm and inviting…open to both beginners and advanced yoga practitioners alike. Over the last few years, I have found my inner and outer strengths- core, mental, and physical, and my overall wellbeing has improved noticeably. I have truly enjoyed her creative approach using music, sound bowls, and readings. Sometimes, I feel like she is a mind reader, in that she mixes up the classes and muscle groups each session in a fun and inspiring way, as if speaking to my particular muscle and mental needs. She is the best kept secret in Asheville. Namaste - Pete Pinholster

Yoga classes continue with Paula throughout the Winter! Mat Classes on Tuesday & Thursday @ 8:30AM Chair Classes on Tuesday & Thursday @ 9:45AM Any questions can be emailed to phanke@ccofasheville.com

As someone who has done yoga off and on for over a decade, I find Paula’s yoga class one of my all-time favorites. I am not able to attend every session; however, when I am able, I always find so much value in her class. As a mother of three young boys, my focus is always stretched and pulled in a million different directions. This class gives me an hour just for myself to gain my center and strength within and out. I always leave her class feeling renewed, refreshed with a new fire, and strong to push through the week. I feel so fortunate to have her at our club. - Jen Pinholster THE HICKORY STICK

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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS

AMPLIFY YOUR BRAND’S REACH - SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE OF MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE Advertise in the 2024 Spring-Summer edition of McConnell Golf, The Magazine! This publication is a staple here at McConnell Golf, for the members by the members, and we appreciate your efforts to enhance it each year. We invite you to take part in the magazine with opportunities for full- and halfpage ad placement, in addition to basic directory listings starting at just $175 per issue. All advertisers receive a standard listing in the Member Directory. If you are interested in advertising or listing your business in our magazine, please contact your club’s membership director today.

MCCONNELL GOLF INVITES YOU TO SHOP ONLINE FOR TENNIS AND GOLF APPAREL In addition to golf apparel in 15 storefronts, McConnell Golf is now offering you access to 10 storefronts that connect you with our tennis shops online. Each club's storefront offers a large catalog of apparel and accessories from top brands. All products can be customized with your club's logo and will be delivered right to your front door. Visit mcconnellgolf.shop and gear up for a great year ahead!

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2024 GOLF SCHEDULE BOOKLET COMING SOON Coming in January, the 2024 McConnell Golf schedule booklet features all the information you need to get ready for the upcoming golf season. From club tournament dates to pro shop hours and instructional lesson rates, you’ll have a compact guide right at your fingertips. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, stay in the loop with a calendar that will take the hassle out of planning your next golf adventure.

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January MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Clubhouse Closed - New Years Day

F&B Closed for Maintenance

FOTG Polar Bear Plunge Open Pickleball Tournament

Sunday Brunch Open Pickleball Tournament

F&B Closed for Maintenance

Birthday Night

Mini Camp

Family Bingo Night

Birthday Night

Prime Rib Night Kids Club

Kids Club

Sunday Brunch

JANUARY: GINGERSNAP Lynn Hart - Pastry Chef at Raleigh Country Club Ingredients 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 cups granulated sugar (additional sugar will be needed for rolling) 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup molasses DIRECTIONS: 1. Sift the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, salt, and ground cinnamon together. 2. Use a paddle blade on your mixer and mix the sugar and vegetable oil together for 1 minute. 3. Add one egg at a time followed by the molasses. Mix this together for 1 minute. 4. Fold in the sifted dry ingredients a little at a time until it is well blended. This should take about two more minutes for the proper mixing. 5. Chill the dough for at least an hour before you scoop them. 6. Roll the scooped dough in sugar and bake: Conventional oven - 350 degrees for 12 minutes, Convection oven - 325 degrees for 8-10 minutes. 7. 3 teaspoon scoop will make 106 cookies.

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February MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Friday Night Live

Comedy Night Kids Club

Sunday Brunch

Birthday Night

Mini Camp

All You Need Is Love & Pizza

Sunday Brunch

Valentine’s Sweetheart Dinner Kids Club

Birthday Night

Mini Camp

Sunday Brunch

Leap Day Trivia Night

FEBRUARY: PEANUT BUTTER HEART COOKIES Dyriek Shaw - Sous Chef at Treyburn Country Club Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 12-ounce package Reese's Peanut Butter Hearts

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. In a mixing bowl; cream together butter, shortening, peanut butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. 3. Add in eggs, mixing after each addition. Mix in the vanilla. 4. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. 5. Stir dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix gently to combine. Don’t over-mix. The dough will be very soft. 6. Pour remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar into a small bowl. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 7. Scoop dough into balls and then roll in sugar. 8. Bake for 7-10 minutes, just until set. They will be pale, and look just barely set. Don’t over-bake them or they will be hard once cooled. 9. Remove from oven and allow to cool on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, and then transfer to cooling rack. 10. Press an unwrapped Reese’s heart to the center of each warm cookie. Allow cookies to cool completely. 11. Store leftover cookies in a container at room temperature, or they freeze very well.

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Country Club of Asheville 170 Windsor Road Asheville, NC 28804

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

NOVEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH JIM LEWENTOWICZ (F&B MANAGER) Jim leads by example—he thinks ahead and always stays on top of event preparation.

DECEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH BRYAN “PAPI” LOVINO (GROUNDS) Papi goes above and beyond his job description, always making sure machinery is well-maintained and working properly.