Thiscommongoalisnotunlikethatofapubliclytradedcompany:arewecreating“shareholdervalue”forthe membership?Withmorethan1,200membersandtheirrespectivespouses,roughly2,300adultvoicesandviews guideourpursuitofanexceptionalexperience.WhileIknowitisimpossibletoalwayspleaseallstakeholders,Iam committed to upholding the club’s values and traditions while exploring new opportunities to enhance your experiences.
ToprovidesomeperspectiveonthegrowthandsuccesstheClubhasexperiencedrecently,letmeofferthis:Ifwe look at our gross assets before depreciation (or our “footprint”), Myers Park has grown from a campus of approximately$60millionattheendof2020toacampusofalmost$90millionattheendof2024.Thisvaluewill increaseevenfurtheroncewecloseontheparkinglotpropertyacrossthestreet.Thisisphenomenalgrowth,and theclubwasevenrecognizedbyTheBusinessJournalasthelargestnonprofitcountryclubinNorthCarolinaby assets
MyprioritiesforthistermfocusoncontinuingtheprogressmadeinimprovingtheClub,particularlyinstrategic planning Whileassetgrowthisimportant,mymaingoalsarefinancialstability,memberrelevance,andfuture appeal The board will continue to stay informed about operations, especially food & beverage, to enhance memberexperiences However,IbelieveourprimaryroleistoplanforthefutureandguideourClubtoward ongoingsuccess
IfirmlybelievethatwecanaccomplishgreatthingsatMyersParkthroughcollaborationandsharedenthusiasm I lookforwardtobuildingonthesuccessesofmypredecessors,learningfromeachofyou,andworkingtogetherto strengthenMyersPark We’reevenstartingoffonahighnote;bythetimeyoureadthis,thenewlyrenovated RacquetFacilityshouldbeopenforplay!Ihopethatyouallcanjoinustocelebratethisexcitingnewchapterand theleadershipofAustinSoliz(DirectorofRacquets)duringtheGrandOpeninginFebruary2025
February 21 from 4-8 PM in the Lower Level dining areas and Event Lawn
$55++
Adults only, please
Join us for an evening of delicious oysters, live Bluegrass music, and great company. Enjoy freshly steamed oysters, a lowcountry boil, southern staples, and a complimentary beer tasting alongside a member sign bar.
We’ll provide the gloves and oyster knives - you just bring your appetite!
WerecentlyannouncedachangeintheClub’smodelformanagementoffitnessandwellnessservicesatthe Club. Our upcoming transition from an external contractor to an in-house team enables us to provide memberswithaconsistentlyexceptionalexperienceandofferabroaderarrayofservicesduringeveryvisit tothefitnessfacilities.
Tokickoffwhatissuretobeanexcitingyearatthefitnesscenter,thefacilitieswillundergoarefreshto include new flooring, fresh paint, and updated equipment, providing a renewed space to support your fitnessgoals
We appreciate your patience during this closure and transitional period and look forward to welcoming you back to an improved MPCC Fitness Center and member experience!
Meet the fitness and wellness leadership team
MIKE GRUNDER
DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS
WithextensiveexperienceinClubfitnessmanagementand innovative programming, Mike aims to create a memberdrivenfitnessandwellnessexperience HighlightsofMike’s careerincludeintegratinggolffitness,mentalperformance, and e-wellness initiatives, and leading diverse wellness teams.
Since high school, Mike has sought ways to improve his personalathleticperformancethroughhealthandwellness
During college at the University of South Carolina Beaufort,heplayedbaseballandstudiedPublicHealthwith a focus on injury prevention, risk reduction, and tailored approachesforhisfellowathletes.
Mike began his club career at Colleton River Club in Bluffton, SC, as the director of sports management, overseeing a team of 25 fitness and wellness professionals and guiding the daily operation of the fitness facility, aquatics, tennis, and recreation programming. During his timeatCRC,Mikecollaboratedwiththedirectorofgolf instructiontointroducegolffitnessprogramming,mental performance programming, dietetic and nutritional programming, and e-wellness initiatives with companies TheragunandWHOOP
MikejoinedMPCCin2022,gainingvaluableinsightsinto theClub’soperationsandcommunitythroughhisworkin clubhouse operations. An avid golfer passionate about fitnessandathleticperformance,Mikeiseagertoleadthe Myers Park team to build connections and drive progress for members while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
JILL SHERMAN
ASSISTANT WELLNESS DIRECTOR
OriginallyfromDelaware,JillmovedtoCharlottetoattend Queens University, where she earned a degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in Public Health while playingcollegiatefieldhockey
A lifelong weightlifting enthusiast, Jill began her professional journey in fitness at MPCC in 2021 as a PersonalTrainer.SheiscertifiedbytheNationalAcademy ofSportsMedicineandspecializesincraftingpersonalized fitness plans tailored to individual goals She also has experience customizing sport-specific workouts and recoveryforactivitieslikegolf,tennisandpickleball.
Jillispassionateaboutbuildingrelationshipswithmembers and helping them incorporate fitness into their lives to enhance overall health and well-being She has a deep passion for working with families and children, including past experience in autism occupational-style therapy Her camaraderie with the current training staff ensures a seamlesstransitionintohernewrole.
