ONSC 2023 November/December Newsletter by McConnell Golf

NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2023

OLD NORTH STATE OF MIND ________________________ OLD NORTH STATE CLUB

YOUR CLUB

OLD NORTH STATE CLUB STAFF

HOURS OF OPERATION

David Wilson | General Manager dwilson@oldnorthstateclub.com

CLUBHOUSE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Isaac Spencer | Executive Chef chef@oldnorthstateclub.com

Monday-Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday | Closed Sunday | Closed

Hannah Ridenhour | Catering and Activities Director hridenhour@oldnorthstateclub.com Chad Flowers | Triad Membership Director cflowers@mcconnellgolf.com

CONCIERGE

Justin Mathers | Director of Golf Operations jmathers@oldnorthstateclub.com

Wednesday-Friday | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday | 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Chris Chapman | Golf Course Superintendent cchapman@oldnorthstateclub.com

Chris Callicutt | Director of Sports & Wellness ccallicutt@oldnorthstateclub.com Robin Bowers | Accounting Manager rbowers@oldnorthstateclub.com Michael Gutterson | Dock Master marina@oldnorthstateclub.com

MEN'S LOUNGE Thursday-Saturday | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

William Davis | Food & Beverage Manager wdavis@oldnorthstateclub.com

CONTACT LIST Administrative Office: 336.461.4447 Dining Reservations: 336.461.4447

MARINA HOURS

Membership Information: 919.601.2940

Thursday-Sunday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Club Manager: 336.461.4447 x 225 Catering and Events: 336.461.4447 x 232

TENNIS PRO-SHOP HOURS November Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday | Closed

Golf Shop: 336.461.2610

December: Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday | Closed

Marina: 336.461.4456 Lodge Reservations: 336.461.2477 Accounting Office: 743.202.2952 ONSCA Office: 336.461.5344 Turn House at #10 Tee: 336.461.2614 Old North State Realty: 336.461.4492

IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……………….……………..….……................……....….…....2 Club Update & ONSC Buzz................................................3 From the Kitchen..............……….........….…..........................4-7 Photo Gallery..........................................................................7 McConnell Golf News..........................................................8 Tee it Up....................................................................................9 Recreational News.......................................................10-11

FEATURED ON THE FRONT COVER

Cookies of the Month......................................Back Cover

It was a beautiful weekend at the lake. Photos by @beebs8lee, Betty Lee

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CLUB UPDATE A MESSAGE FROM YOUR GENERAL MANAGER We hope everyone had a great summer and thank you for your support of our club activities. Both Men’s and Women’s Member Guest Tournaments were just completed and I would like to thank Justin Mathers and his staff for planning and hosting these fantastic events and Chris Chapman and his team for working around the clock to make the course in perfect shape. I also want to recognize William Davis & Chef Isaac and their respective staff for the tireless work that they performed during the event. Everyone went above and beyond to make the overall event a huge success and my hope is that we have more participants play next year. I want to take a moment to announce that one of our long-time servers, Hannah Ridenhour has been promoted as the Activities and Catering Manager. All catering and meeting inquiries should be directed to Hannah moving forward. Anna has made a career change and is now teaching 2nd grade for the Winston-Salem School District and we wish her well in her new endeavors. We are in the process of planning our holiday events (Thanksgiving & Christmas) and will have more information coming soon. Please ensure you come visit us for lunch and dinner and please make reservations, when possible, it helps us staff efficiently so we can take care of all our members who attend.

I am looking forward to finishing the season strong and continually making adjustments to make all of your experiences at Old North State Club memorable. David M. Wilson General Manager

ONSC BUZZ

Pam Ostwalt-Craver Get away trip with 14 high energy ladies at Old North State.

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@jodigrayphotography Happy Birthday to our Marley girl! /oldnorthstateclub

@onscgolf

@oldnorthstateclub

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FROM THE KITCHEN A NOTE FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE CHEF Hello Everyone, As we step into the heartwarming embrace of the holiday season, we find ourselves immersed in the joy of festive gatherings and the anticipation of new beginnings. We are thrilled to share the delightful news that my wife and I have welcomed a new bundle of joy into tour lives. This holiday season join us to indulge in a meticulously curated menus that showcase the finest ingredients and culinary craftsmanship. Whether it's the succulence of a perfectly roasted turkey, the richness of spiced pumpkin soup, or the decadence of a Yule log dessert, each bite reflects the passion and dedication my team pours into their creations. I am looking forward to spending another holiday season her at Old North State Club! See you at a table by the lake,

Isaac J. Spencer Executive Chef

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Todd & Lisa Shuping; son Landon (20) Please join us in welcoming the Shuping family as our newest members! The Shupings reside in Salisbury where Todd is a Project Director with Duke Energy and Lisa is a substitute teacher for the Rowan County School System. Earlier this year, their eldest son Logan & his wife Jocelyn also joined the Old North State Club. It is safe to say golf is a family affair! Along with their love of golf, the Shupings enjoy playing tennis, pickleball, and he plays the guitar. Supporting ECU athletics is another passion. We welcome the Shupings to the Old North State Club family!

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ROASTED PUMPKIN SOUP WITH BACON AND THYME Ingredients:

3 pounds sugar pumpkin, seeded and halved 4 ounces thick-cut smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 small white onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme 1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Kosher salt Roasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish (optional)

Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 400º. Oil the inside of the pumpkin halves and season each with salt. Place the pumpkin halves cut side down on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the pumpkin meat is forktender. Remove from the oven. When it's cool enough to handle, use a spoon to scoop out the roasted pumpkin and set aside. 2. In a large pot, sauté the bacon over moderate heat, until it's crispy on all sides. Move the bacon pieces to a paper towel and set aside. To the bacon fat, add onion, garlic, thyme, sugar, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add the roasted pumpkin and broth, stirring to incorporate, then season with salt, and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the cream and let cool for 10 minutes. 3. Transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender in the pot) and puree until smooth. If needed, add additional water or broth to reach the desired consistency. Return the mixture to the saucepan and warm. Serve and garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds.

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NOVEMBER EVENTS

COMFORT NIGHT Thursday, November 2 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | $20++ Per Person Comfort Night will be offered as a buffet. Chef Isaac and his team will feature Italian specialties. Featuring Italian Sausage Stuffed Bell Peppers with Steamed Broccoli or Blackened Chicken Pasta Reservations are requested

COMFORT NIGHT Thursday, November 16 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | $20++ Per Person Comfort Night will be offered in addition to the a la carte dinner menu. Chef Isaac and his team will feature southern specialties.

THANKSGIVING FEAST Thursday, November 23 | 11:00am-3:00pm Leave the mess and stress to us! Gather family and friends and join us as we celebrate this wonderful holiday at Old North State Club featuring a bountiful Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings. Menu McConnell Salad with Assorted Dressings Arugula Salad with Butternut Squash, Parmesan, Walnuts, Cranberries, Warm Apple Cider Vinaigrette Carolina Gold Rice Salad | Pumpkin Soup | Deviled Egg Potato Salad Dried Fruit, Cured Meat, and Cheese Display Baked Oysters with Neese’s Dressing Shrimp Cocktail | Breads and Butter | Braised Collard Greens Roasted Fall Vegetables | Sweet Potato Casserole Country Mashed Potatoes and Gravy | Cornbread Stuffing Red Snapper with Crab Gravy | Glazed Ham with Pineapple Jam Carved Turkey Breast with Cranberry Compote Carved Strip Loin Au Poivre with Red Wine Mushroom Demi and Horseradish | Assorted Southern Desserts Adults: $48++ | Children 12 & Under: $22++ Reservations are requested

Menu Fried Chicken, Creamed Potatoes, Farm Vegetables or Low Country Shrimp and Grits Reservations are requested

THANKSGIVING TO-GO MENU Orders due by Wednesday, November 15 Pick up on Wednesday, November 22 from 12:00pm-4:00pm Small: 4-6 People | Large: 8-10 People

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Whole Roasted Turkey Small: $60 Large: $80 Honey Glazed Pit Ham | $50 Sides Small: $30 | Large: $50 Braised Collard Greens Roasted Fall Vegetables Country Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potato Casserole Baked Mac N Cheese

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DECEMBER EVENTS

COMFORT NIGHT

HOLIDAY PARTY

Thursday, December 7 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | $20++ Per Person

Saturday, December 16 | 6:00pm-10:00pm | $60++ Per Person

Comfort Night will be offered in addition to the a la carte dinner menu. Chef Isaac and his team will feature Asian specialties. Menu

Korean Pork Skewers or Grilled Shrimp Skewers Served with Sesame Vegetable and Fried Rice Reservations are requested

Passed Hors d’oeuvres Boursin Stuffed Potato with Highland & Manlo Caviar Farm Apple and Brie Tart with Spiced Pecans | Crab Toast Warm Displays Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Persimmon Hot Sauce | Thai Chicken Roasted Mushroom alla Vodka with Roasted Garlic Gnocchi Cold Displays Seafood Bar- Virginia Oysters, Beet Cured Salmon, Shrimp Cocktail Farm Gathering Table- Featuring Seven Sister Farm Vegetables, Local Meat and Cheese, Black Eye Pea Hummus, “Good” Butter, Tomato-Olive Relish, Buttermilk Cracker Action Stations Carving Station Garlic-Herb Crusted Meyer Angus Beef Tenderloin with Hunter’s Sauce and Horseradish | Seared Sea Scallops with Caper-Shallot Rice Grits Dessert Banana Foster Station Sweet Ending with Black Magnolia Southern Patisserie

SANTA BRUNCH Sunday, December 10 | 10:00am-2:00pm Adults: $26++ | Children 6-12: $14++ | 5 $ Under: Complimentary Ho! Ho! Ho! Here comes Santa Claus for a day full of holiday cheer. Join us for a festive brunch with all of Santa’s favorites including a horse drawn carriage, fun activities for the kids, and a professional photographer on site. Menu Fruit Display | Bread Basket | Buttermilk Biscuits & Chipped Beef Gravy Applewood Smoked Bacon | Sage Country Sausage Thomas Brothers Country Ham | Creamy Stone Ground Grits Home Fries with Peppers and Onion Waffles with Maple Syrup and Toppings Chef Attended Egg Station | Rice and Grain Pilaf Braised Greens and Cabbage | Roasted Salmon with Mustard Cream Pot Roast with Mushroom Gravy Carved Virginia Pit Ham with Pineapple Jam Christmas Dessert Bar Reservations Required

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COMFORT NIGHT | FAMILY DINNER Thursday, December 21 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | $25++ Per Person Comfort Night will be offered in addition to the a la carte dinner menu. This dinner will be served Family Style. Menu

Old North State Salad | Biscuits, Cornbread, Butters, and Jams Lima and Corn | Creamed Potatoes | Chef Isaac’s Collard Greens Meatloaf with Zesty Tomato Glaze | Low Country Shrimp Uncle James’s Fried Chicken Reservations are requested

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DECEMBER EVENTS

MEMBER-GUEST FUN

SEAFOOD NIGHT Saturday, December 30 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | $60++ Per Person Join us for Seafood Night! Menu Traditional ONSC Salad Bar | Crab Pasta Salad She Crab Soup | Grilled East Coast Oysters Spicer’s Sassy Shrimp Cocktail Seared Tuna Display with Arugula Pear Salad Red Snapper with Sesame-Citrus Sauce Seafood Thermidor with Garlic Herb Mornay Sauce Cheddar Herb Biscuits | Yeast Rolls Charred Asparagus | Garlic & Parmesan Potato Medley Filet of Beef with Shallot Mushrooms Demi Almond Chicken with Truffle Gremolata Assorted Dessert Bar

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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS

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Hot off the press – the second issue of our 20th anniversary magazine is here! This issue highlights part II of a year-long celebration. We invite you to send us detailed stories about your member experience for the upcoming 2024 publications as well. To submit a story idea, go to bit.ly/mcconnellgolfthemagazine2024 and complete the form, or email Faith Inman at finman@mcconnellgolf.com. We appreciate everything you do to make this publication a success!

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TEE IT UP A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF GOLF

A NOTE FROM YOUR COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Greetings Old North State Members,

We are approaching our first winter with bermuda greens and it’s going to be interesting. Bermuda greens cannot tolerate extended cold temperatures (27ish degrees) and have to be insulated with tarp like covers to keep the ground temperature higher. Who knows, we may have a mild winter and never pull the covers out. Or we may have a harsh winter and keep them covered for several days at a time. There isn’t a set temperature for covering bermuda greens, variables such as the high temperature for the day or the low for the next night are part of the equation. Chances are we will have to cover the greens at some point and when we do the course will be closed. Once I determine it’s safe to remove the covers they will be strategically folded and placed behind the green until the weather requires they be covered again. The good news is when it’s cold enough for the greens to be covered, most of you would not want to be playing anyway.

The Golf Staff is excited to have the course open again! It’s great to see our members enjoying the renovations; we’ve heard nothing but good things about the changes. In October we held our Men’s Member-Guest Tournament with a record number of 130 players! Thirteen teams competed in the Shootout on the Eagle’s Claw to determine the winner. A bald eagle even flew overhead during the competition! Congratulations to Jeff Sepesi and Michael Shenk on their win after six shootout holes. Next up is the WGA Member-Guest which will feature an all pink Barbie Party theme. We have over 40 ladies participating! Who will win the trophy to display in their dreamhouse? Mark your calendars for the following events: November: 4-5 | All Member Club Championship 10 | One Day Member-Guest

I’m sure we will have mild days throughout the winter for you to enjoy the course. See you out there! Chris Chapman

December: 8 | Golf Shop Balloon Sale 9 | Tough Day Stop by the Golf Shop to shop or just to say “Hello”. We are putting out new merchandise daily and have a great selection of layer pieces for fall and winter. As always, thank you for your continued support of the Golf Team! Justin Mathers, PGA

@thepreppypossum Sailing away at the member/guest at Old North State Club with McConnell Golf

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Davis Kiger Tough weekend for the other teams.

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RECREATIONAL NEWS A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF SPORTS & WELLNESS Happy holidays to our ONSC members! As we approach the Christmas season, it’s time to start thinking about those gifts for our loved ones. The Tennis & Pickleball Pro Shop has all your basic needs for the devoted player in your life. You can also get top of the line gear at our Online Pro Shop, which is linked under the Racquet Sports page of your member website. Need to brush up on your game? Lesson gift certificates would be a great little envelope to leave under the tree. As the cold weather starts to settle in, we will experience periodic court closures. The colder nights lead to soft and wet conditions on our clay courts. As the temps get below freezing overnight, it also pops our lines up, which have to be rolled down once conditions allow. Please stay upto-date on these conditions by using the court reservation dashboard. As always, please reserve your court online so that we can best “serve” you! Chris Callicutt

PRIVATE LESSONS

BALL MACHINE

Single Yearly Membership | $100 Family Yearly Membership | $150 One Time Use | $15

RACKET STRINGING

GUEST FEE $10 Per Guest

$15 + Cost of String

TENNIS/PICKLEBALL CLINICS 1 Hour | $15 per player 90 Minutes | $21 per player

HOLIDAY TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL SHOP CLOSURES (COURTS OPEN, WEATHER PERMITTING) 11/23 | THANKSGIVING DAY 12/24-12/25 | CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY 1/1 | NEW YEAR’S DAY

PLAY DAYS Pickleball | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday @ 10:00 AM

MEN’S TENNIS November | Monday-Thursday @ 6:00 PM, Saturday @ 9:00 AM December | Monday-Thursday @ 5:00 PM, Saturday @ 10:00 AM

TENNIS, PICKLEBALL & BOCCE Please use your member portal to reserve courts online. Online reservations take priority over walk-ups. This short step lets our staff know that you're coming so we can serve you better. It also helps us keep track of our facility usage. Extensive court maintenance has been completed in order to get our courts back to quality you have come to expect. There are projects still being completed, and I hope that you can see a positive difference in your playing surface. To help keep our courts in pristine condition, please wear court specific shoes when playing tennis and pickleball. Running shoes, while comfy, tear up our courts worse than court shoes. The bocce courts are open for play. Equipment can be checked out at the Tennis Shop during business hours or inside the Activity Center after business hours. There's now a Keurig coffee pot in the Tennis Shop. Stop by and get that last pep in your step before you step on court.

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RECREATIONAL NEWS A NOTE FROM YOUR DOCKMASTER

PONTOON RENTALS

Here at The Old North State Marina, we hope everyone is having a great fall. With winter right around the corner, we are geared up and ready for all your winterizing needs. If you need your boats and or personal watercraft winterized, please give us a call to setup an appointment even if you need us to come to you if work needs to be done on the water on your personal lift. The marina phone number is 336-461-4456. If you have a boat stored with us just call and tell us to go ahead and winterize it. So don’t hesitate to give us a call If you still need repair work on your trailer or service work on your boat that hasn’t been done. We will be happy to get it done before winterizing fully kicks in.

4 HOURS - $200 8 HOURS - $300 24 HOURS - $400 Prices do not include fuel costs. We recommend reserving pontoons well in advance.

If you have any question please feel free to give us a call. Thanks and have a blessed day. Dockmaster Michael Gutterson

Winter Hours | November 1-March 31 Thursday - Sunday | 9 AM - 5 PM

WELLNESS UPDATE The mornings are getting chilly, which makes it a bit more difficult to get those steps in. Luckily, your home club has options several days a week to keep you active (and warm!). We hope you take advantage of our wellequipped main gym at the Clubhouse and our group fitness area at the Activity Center. Whether it be fun group classes, member-centric personal training, or just a quick solo workout, ONSC has you equipped to be fit.

FITNESS CENTER Key fob access required when the clubhouse is closed. The Fitness Center will be closed periodically for deep cleaning throughout the day.

GROUP FITNESS/PERSONAL TRAINING

MASSAGE THERAPY Our licensed massage therapist Crystal Forrest has been a tremendous asset to ONSC members for the better part of seven years now. Her schedule is filling up quickly, so contact her directly at (704) 984-2553.

Jordan Johnson is looking to expand her personal training schedule this winter. Jordan always offers a FREE consultative 30-minute session to help formulate the best program for you. To schedule your free session, contact Jordan directly at jjohnson@oldnorthstateclub.com Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:00am—Strength & Stretch (No Holiday Classes) Friday’s Through November 17: 9:45am - Yoga with Nicole

Available Dates: 11/24 | 12/2 | 12/16 | 12/23 Personal Training available most days by appointment. Contact jjohnson@oldnorthstateclub for more details on availability.

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Old North State Club 201 Old North State Club Ln New London, NC 28127

COOKIES OF THE MONTH NOVEMBER: RUSSIAN TEA COOKIE

DECEMBER: ITALIAN RICOTTA COOKIE

BY SAM TESSMAN, LINE COOK AT HOLSTON HILLS CC

BY EMILY MONTIMURRO, PASTRY CHEF AT PORTERS NECK CC

EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY FUND On behalf of the McConnell Golf family and Old North State Club, we would like to extend a big “Thank You” to all for your continued support. As in years past, we are asking you to join the holiday spirit and contribute to our Employee Holiday Fund. Contributing to the fund is a thoughtful way to show your appreciation to our heroes – our awesome staff members from the front of the house to the back of the house, and all those helping hands who work behind-the-scenes. While contributing to the fund is voluntary, a contribution will be reflected on the October 31 statement cycle for your convenience. Adjustments to the fund received by November 30, 2023 will be reflected on your November 30 statement. The contribution will then be distributed among all Old North State Club employees throughout all departments.