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Please Welcome Our Newest Members!

Scott & Kimberly Brown The Browns reside in Sewickley, PA.

John & Mary Lou Donkersloot The Donkersloots reside in Sheldon, SC.

Michael & Joan Dritz The Dritz’ reside in Armonk, NY.

Richard & Judith Ducci The Duccis reside in Canton, CT.

Jerry & Patty Gelinas The Gelinas’ reside here on plantation.

Steven & Michal Giesler The Gieslers reside in Cincinnati, OH.

William Goyla & Rebecca VanCordt Mr. Goyla & Ms. VanCordt reside in Port St. Lucie, FL.

Thor & Sharon Lundgren The Lundgrens reside in Mequon, WI.

Robert & Jane Muddiman The Muddimans reside in Oakville, ON.

Norman & Ellie Turner The Turners reside in Vero Beach, FL.

Welcome to Colleton River! We look forward to getting to know you.

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Table of Contents Club News………………….…………. 2 - 5 New Members, President, GM

ARB & Membership Development.………6 - 7

Golf & Greens.……….…..……..........8 - 13 Director of Agronomy, Community Grounds, Director of Golf, Director of Instruction

Community Corner..….……………..14 - 19 Events Coordinator, LLG, Member Relations, Member Interest Spotlight, Director of Operations

Around Your Plantation….….…….….20 - 21 Executive Chef, Connoisseur’s Corner, Colleton Cares

Members’ Corner………....…...…….22 - 26 Operation Santa, Health & Wealth, Tennis, Safety, Community Spotlight, Local Events

Extras…….….…...........................27 - 28 Membership Highlights, Phone List, Hours of Operation, 2011 Board Members

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APRIL 18-24, 2011 - THE HERITAGE GOLF TOURNAMENT South Carolina’s only PGA Tour event is recognized as one of the premier golf tournaments in the country. Played at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines Resort since 1969, the event has rich history on Hilton Head Island that continues to grow year after year. 2011 Heritage Skybox Opportunity We are looking at the possibility of reserving a Colleton River skybox for the 2011 Heritage Classic next April. The cost is $400 per person and includes:

◊ Weekly Sponsor Badge with Club name

◊ Skybox on the 16th green Thursday-Sunday

◊ Food included for Saturday and Sunday

◊ Cash bar Thursday-Sunday We need a minimum of 50 tickets to be purchased before we commit for the skybox. This would be an excellent way to enjoy the tournament as well as a wonderful way to entertain friends or business associates and clients. Please email Gary Davis at davisgary@hargray.com, or call at 843-836-4466 if you have an interest.

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Thank you to all who attended the Annual Meeting both in person and via our webinar which we understand worked much better this year. Copies of the slides presented at the meeting are available from Scott Jaccard’s office. We are indebted to our retiring President, Drew Freed who has served us for two years with intelligence, thoughtfulness, fairness, patience and decisiveness. We thank him for his leadership during what has been a challenging economic environment for us all and wish him well as he retires in peace to the back of the Dye practice range. Thank you also to our two retiring Board Members, Tom Dobson and Al Thiess. Tom served diligently as Chair of the Golf, Greens and Grounds Committee and the ARB during his tenure. Al chaired our Long Range Planning Committee and the ARB, worked tirelessly on a number of task forces and has graciously consented to continue as Chair of our Audit & Compliance Committee and Golf Course Recogni-tion Work Group. Thank you to Jim Cubbin who completed a two-year assign-ment as Nominating Committee Chair, all the Members of the Nominating Committee and all those who participated as candidates. Congratulations to Bert Einloth, Rob Norton and Jim Rydzel, our newly elected Board Members. Bert will be chairing our Member Relations Committee and Rob and Jim will co-chair the Governance, Strategy and Asset Planning Committee where a redraft of our Long Range Plan will be a focus in 2011. Thank you to all our Members who participat-ed in our survey which has provided valuable input for the Long Range Plan. Much was accomplished in 2010:

◊ An operating surplus was achieved for the third consecu-tive year reducing the cumulative operating deficit from approximately $2MM three years ago to $1.3MM today. An operating surplus is projected for 2011 with dues held flat for the second consecutive year. Kudos to the General Manager and his Team without whose efforts these results would not be possible. The Clubhouse debt balance has been reduced from $12.1MM to $6.2MM during the three year period assisted by participation of 111 Members in the lump sum payoff option.

◊ Colleton River achieved favorable real estate results vis-à-vis our direct compet-itors, Belfair and Berkeley Hal l . Col le ton River attracted 42 new Members in 2010. 26 homes and 20 lots were sold. 15 houses are currently under construction and 8 more are in process bringing the total homes in Colleton River up to 326. We will be increasing our direct marketing efforts in 2011 under the guidance of Gary Davis our new Membership Development Coordinator and Paul Zaffaroni, Membership Development Committee Chair to capitalize on this momentum and enhance our competitive position in the marketplace.

◊ The Board Policies Manual was completed - a living document that locates all Board policies in one place. This will make for a smoother transition in governance as Board composition changes and will provide clear, proactive policies to guide the General Manager and his Team. Thanks to Jim Cubbin and Tom McKane for spearheading this effort.

Finally special thanks to Constance Curnow and Marsha Murphy who headed up our Operation Santa Claus effort this year. Over 100 of our Members participated in purchasing, wrapping and delivering clothes, toys, games, books and educational materials for various Bluffton charitable organiza-tions. $23,000 was raised from our Membership. Colleton River is a generous, caring community - a special place that we can all feel fortunate and proud to be a part of.

All the best to you and your families for 2011.

2011 Board of Directors, left to right, top to bottom: Jim Rydzel, Tom McKane, Bert Einloth, Paul Zaffaroni, Sallie Lott, Dale

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To all of you who so generously donated to the Staff Holiday Fund, thank you so much. Your kindness touched the lives of many non-management employees enabling some to have had a little extra for the holidays that they may not have had otherwise.

Colleton Homecoming Weekend You recently received a Colleton Homecoming Weekend package with the itinerary for the first annual Homecoming event. The Homecoming is the first of a series of planned events to commemo-rate Colleton River’s 20th anniver-sary. The Homecoming Weekend, March 11th and 12th, is packed with fun for the whole family. Many more events are planned throughout 2011 and we’ll keep you informed as those plans become finalized later in the year. I encourage you to plan early as we anticipate even larger participa-tion in some of our Members’ favorites such as the July 4th Celebration. 20 years is a significant milestone and the Staff is gearing up to make it memorable for the Membership. Annual Board Retreat Soon, the Board of Directors and I will engage in the annual Board Retreat where we concentrate on operations analysis and strategic planning which results in formulating our goals for the year. One of the goals established for 2010 was to conduct a Member survey. The survey results proved insightful and many of your recommendations were incorporated into our daily operations. Suggestions such as hosting a Happy Hour and more consistency in food quality became added goals to achieve. Member feedback is critical in helping the Management Team plan ahead and in helping us improve service in all departments. Direct Line Communications Tool In previous newsletters I’ve mentioned our Direct Line communi-cations tool. For those unfamiliar with Direct Line, it is designed so Members may submit a suggestion, compliment or complaint (anonymously if desired) instantly via the Members’ website or by picking up a form from the Front Desk. The Direct Line submis-sions are immediately directed to the appropriate Board or Staff Member. If action is required, the request is logged and followed up on until resolution. I’m happy to learn many more Members are now using this valuable tool and hope to see more of you

participating. Knowing when a Member has a concern, or when a Staff Member has provided exceptional service, or when an area of operations needs our attention is invaluable information and helps us improve. A recent Direct Line request was a recommen-dation to develop a policy and procedure for our Preferred Vendor Program. Until now, there were no protocols and the opportunity for abuse or for compromising the value of the pro-gram was apparent. As a result, a policy for the Program has been drafted and will be communicated to the Membership upon the Board’s endorsement. Chef Frank Introducing New Menus Chef Frank and his culinary team have been busy planning new menus which will begin to be introduced to the membership starting January 18th. Between January 18th-28th Members will have the opportunity to provide their input on the core menu selections. Also at this time, the culinary team will be working toward becoming proficient with the new menu item preparations, plate presentations and the servicing of those offerings. The entire core menu concept which will also feature seasonal feature is scheduled to be fully launched by February 2nd. 2010 Reflection 2010 proved to be a great year for new Members in comparison to other communities in the area. I believe a large part of our success lies in the support of our existing Membership. With Gary Davis on board as the Membership Development Coordinator we anticipate gaining even greater exposure with his marketing efforts. Statistically, we know that once a potential Member expe-riences the lifestyle of Colleton River by staying in one of the cottages, golfing, dining, playing tennis and meeting Members, that our conversion ratio is very good. We also know our greatest resource for referring potential Members is with our existing Members. Members truly are the best ambassadors. If you know someone who would like to experience Colleton River, contact Gary at 843-384-4466, he is happy to assist you in coordinating the package. In closing, I want to thank all of you who unselfishly volunteer your time as a committee member, workgroup member, event planner or in the countless other ways you support me and the Staff with our tasks. Because of the incredible resource we have in our Member’s intellectual capital and their willingness to share, we are able to bolster the Colleton River culture which does not go unnoticed in the greater community.

Following is the 2011 Governance Model.

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The northwest boundary of Colleton River planta on is situated on a bluff overlooking the Colleton River, a dal‐controlled estuary full of salt marshes, dal creeks and islands. As a dal river, the Colleton enjoys a countless variety of saltwater species that migrate in from the Atlan c Ocean through Port Royal Sound.

Boa ng is a popular pas me, Members can fish, crab or shrimp directly from the community dock. For fresh water fishing, there is an abundance of large‐mouth bass, ca ish and crappie in the dozens of lagoons sca ered throughout the planta on.

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What an amazing success story! Over 40 closed transac-tions in one of the slowest real estate markets in our life-time. Colleton River has transcended the negativity com-ing at us from every direction and because of an amazing community full of wonderful life experiences has shown all the naysayers that people really are buying. I believe that one of the main reasons that people are starting to buy again despite all the negative news is that many of them are tired of putting their lives on hold and

are ready to live life again and fulfill their dreams. I recently overheard a gentleman tell a Realtor that he had put everything on hold the last three years because all he did was read in the news and watch on the television how bad our economy was with no signs for a quick recovery. He said that nothing in his life or portfolio had changed this year except his percep-tion. He realized that he had worked too long and too hard to get to this stage in life and was not going to let this negative environment steal his dreams any longer. People are starting to buy again and this time it is for the right reasons based on emotions and personal enrichment rather than financial gain. One of my main objectives this year is to sell the lifestyle here and to get people emotionally attached to the way of life at Colleton River. One of the ways I plan to do this is by introduc-ing them to not only the wonderful amenities within the community, but also to the many added activities in the local rivers . . . boating, crabbing, shrimping, fishing, dolphin watch-ing, kayaking etc. We are truly blessed to live in such a wonderful area and I am confident that as we increase our usage of the local waterways people will soon discover that there really is no place else on earth. If you have company in town that would like to explore the waterways or if you would like to learn more yourself please don’t hesitate to call. One of the added benefits of knowing how to fish and shrimp was learning how to cook. My mom always told me at an early age that if I was going to catch or kill something I had to learn how to clean and cook it as well. As a result I love to cook seafood. If you like to entertain, below is one of my favorite appetizers that I often make from shrimp that I catch. It is quick and easy and I guarantee you that you will be having people ask for the recipe.

1 package refrigerated butter flake dinner rolls 1 cup shrimp (cut in half) 1 egg, beaten ½ cup light cream Dash pepper ½ tsp salt 1.5 oz Muenster cheese

Grease mini-muffin pans and divide dinner rolls into three pieces. (They flake apart easily and should still be round but much thinner). Press into muffin pan and place shrimp in shell. Combine egg, cream, salt and pepper. Put about 2 tsp. in each shell. Grate the cheese and spread on top. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Best when served hot. May be frozen and reheated.

Thanks again for all the well wishes and let’s all strive to make 2011 a great year!!!

Gary Davis Membership Development Coordinator

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The ARB is pleased to report a “banner” year for home con-struction in Colleton River, with fourteen (14) homes cur-rently under construction, and eight (8) homes in the pro-cess. At the time of writing this, the current developed properties total is 326. The Committee has also been proac-tive in adopting and implementing some important policies (attached) they feel will not only enhance the beauty of our community, but will strive to maintain the valued invest-ments of our community and our property owners. ARB activity in 2010 included the following: ◊ Approved fifteen (15) projects, to include: screen porch

additions, deck additions, hot tub additions, pool addi-tions, irrigation wells, landscape reviews, satellite dish-es, etc.

◊ Nine (9) approved new home applications

◊ Six (6) new homes were completed in 2010 ARB Accomplishments: ◊ Completed transfer of blueprints to CD

◊ Revised our guideline landscape requirements

◊ Revised service yard requirements

◊ Revised hot tub/spa guidelines

◊ Formed and implemented a sub-committee for tree review

◊ Adopted a tree removal policy & procedure

◊ Amended mailbox replacement and lot sign marker processes

◊ Created a confirmation foundation survey procedure Friendly Reminders (New and Existing Owners) Please contact Sharon at the ARB office at 843-836-4494 to learn the process and proce-dure for submitting items for ARB approval prior to installa-tion, to include: 1. Satellite dishes and irrigation wells 2. Repainting, restaining or changing exterior materials

and colors 3. Exterior home improvements 4. Significant landscape improvements 5. Exterior lighting improvements 6. Playground equipment 7. Statues, lawn sculptures and flagpoles Important - Signage of any type (excluding temporary invisible pet flags) is prohibited in the plantation.

Tree Removal Procedure ◊ Member/property owner

must submit a written request (preferably e-mail) to the ARB office stating the size, location and type of tree to be removed, together with a justifiable reason for removal. Trees must be flagged with a colored tape/ribbon.

◊ The Administrator will then notify our Community Grounds Director, who will complete an assessment of the tree’s condition and thereafter provide a report to the ARB office.

◊ This report, together with an onsite tree review, will be completed by our tree sub-committee who will review and assess the tree(s) onsite and present their recom-mendation to the committee at an ARB meeting. At that time the entire committee approves or denies the tree removal request(s) and the owner is notified of the re-sults in writing.

◊ Tree removal requests and approvals will be scheduled and completed within a reasonably allotted time. If a tree or large branch is a risk or in danger of falling on the property or an adjacent property the requests will be addressed as soon as conveniently possible.

Pictures of the tree(s) in question, together with a quote from the tree company, are helpful tools in the decision-making process.

On behalf of the ARB Committee, I take this opportunity to thank you for your patience, cooperation and assistance in 2010.

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Bill Hirchert, CGCS It’s winter time and the courses are feeling it! With over 12 days of temperatures at freezing or below in the month of December, the course is already more dormant this winter than any in the past five years. In this area of the country, this typically doesn’t hurt anything but revenue and rounds of golf, but does affect the overall appearance of the courses

as the ryegrass has not yet fully matured to the point of surpas-sing the Bermuda grass. Over the next four to six weeks, any signs of dormant Bermuda will fade away and only the over-seeded ryegrass will be visible providing the superb conditions over-seed is known for in the late winter and spring months. At this stage, if there were no

signs of Bermuda grass in the Nicklaus tees and fairways or the Dye tees and greens, we would be concerned about the transi-tion and not having enough Bermuda to convert back to the “summer-time grass” in a timely manner. As it stands now, we are in a very solid position for the future. Dye Course: The Dye Course continues to be in “tiptop” shape! The over-seeded greens continue to provide a great playing surface, firm and fast. The cold temperatures from mid-December have set back the fairways to a more dormant look. This occurred when the temperatures dropped into the low 20’s and the leaf blade of the plant “curled” into itself allowing only the back side of the leaf blade to be visible. As the temperatures begin to climb again, we will apply more paint to the fairways, giving the course a better appearance for the rest of the winter. We will be adding shell sand to the paths during the month of January. As we work through this project, the paths with be bumpy until the surface is completely level and compacted. We appreciate your patience with our progress. Please note: Cart traffic on #2 will be limited during January and February to provide adequate playing conditions for the winter months. Nicklaus Course: I can honestly say the greens and collars on the Nicklaus Course are the best they have ever been for this time of year! Even with green speeds in the 12’s to 13’s every day, they are healthier

than ever for the winter, which puts us in a great position for the spring season. The paint gives them a “summer time” look and keeps them warmer than normal by absorbing heat, which will help them come out of dormancy earlier. As previously stated, the over-seed on the fairways are at their typical stage for the middle of winter. The test plots of alterna-tive grasses for the future and the new programs we have put into place have reduced the problem areas to a few select locations where limited sunlight and focused cart traffic for play are combined. These areas are more evident by the ryegrass plants mostly being established in the old aerification holes where the seed germinated deeper in the canopy allowing more protection from cart traffic (e.g. #2 in the landing area, #7 at the second landing area). Each of these areas has been treated on a case by case situation and continues to become fuller each

week. It is interesting to note that the older Bermuda grass emerging in the fairways, seems to be much more aggressive in its competition with the ryegrass and has stayed greener longer and much more dense than the other grasses as on both existing and in the test trials.

Course Projects: If you recall, one of the upcoming challenges to the replacement

reserve budget is replacing the lagoon liners on the Nicklaus Course. Several are leaking badly, allowing millions of gallons of water to dispense into the soil. One of the worst culprits is the first lagoon on the right side of number 7. After a

thorough inspection with a consultant, the theory was made that most of the leaking occurred in the top 18 inches where the liner was ripped or degraded by the sun. This past summer, during the aerification, we confirmed this theory when we turned off the fill lines for two weeks and the water level never dropped below eighteen inches. With this information, we will attempt an alternative repair to the lagoon incorporating bentonite into the soil along the top several feet of the lagoon making a clay barrier. If this is successful, we will then look into making similar repairs throughout the property. This could save

#18 fairway, note the circle of old Bermuda grass that has outcompeted much of the rye.

Lagoon on #7. Note liner which is torn & removed from the edge of lagoon.

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January and February provide a near perfect time to prune unsightly and over-grown trees and shrubs. Proper techniques will allow the plants to put on the optimum growth they will need in the summer months. However, not all plants should be pruned at this time. Azaleas, hydrangeas, many camellias, gardenias, lorapetalum, dogwood, redbud and a few others are ones that should not be touched at this time of year. These plants have set their buds for blooming in the next growing season, and should not be pruned until blooming is complete.

Some of the plants that can be pruned extensively at this time are crape myrtle, ligustrum, viburnum (except viburnum tinus), oleander, wax myrtle, ornamen-tal grasses, magnolias, and liriope, as well as other trees like Bradford pear, elms and oaks to name a few.

Pruning in the winter takes on a different meaning than the summer months. In the growing season, everything “flushes” back out quickly after pruning. This allows for denser growth with more foliage. In the winter months, the plants will not “flush” until spring. Therefore, the plants will look thinner until new growth begins in the spring. So keep in mind that if you do deep or heavy pruning on plants in the winter, you will be looking at that plant condition until the weather warms enough to allow the plant to put out new growth.

The one plant that gets abused the most often during winter pruning is the crape myrtle. This tree gets cut back so severely by many that it makes you wonder if the wrong plant was used in the first place. “Knuckling” of major stems occurs quite frequently, and will harm the plant. Those in the horticulture industry call

this practice “crape mur-der.” It may not kill the plant, but does prevent it from blooming very well. When a crape myrtle is pruned back so severely, it causes a whorl of smaller twig like branches to form behind the cut. Very seldom do any of these branches grow well enough

to produce flowers. When pruning a crape myrtle, one should remove lateral growth stems to prevent the plant from getting a tangled look. Generally, the most pruning necessary would be to remove the seed heads from last year’s flow-ers. This will allow for large blooms next summer. Even if no pruning occurred on a crape myrtle it still would bloom. The blooms are traditionally smaller when the old seed heads are not removed.

Oleander can be pruned from November through March. This plant does not tolerate bitter winters very well. So, if you pruned them in the fall, you still may need to prune some freeze damage from them in March.

Deciduous trees (those that lose their leaves) can be pruned drastically to fit the landscape and to keep them under control. They will come back with a venge-ance once the weather warms.

All spring flowering trees and shrubs can be pruned heavy after their bloom period has been completed.

the club 100’s of 1,000’s of dollars to the replacement reserve budget if found to be satisfactory.

Other projects this winter will be on the more routine side and include:

◊ Trimming all of the native plants

◊ Adding and adjusting sand levels on all of 400+ bunkers on the property

◊ Trimming suckers from trees and other plants throughout the property

◊ Transplanting of sea oats in the dunes on the Nicklaus

◊ Pressure washing all bridges, bulk heads, and wood structures

◊ Adding additional shell sand to cart trails

◊ Adding dune sand where necessary

◊ Re-establish the bunker edge on 18 along marsh

◊ Testing all backflow prevention devices

Community Grounds: Community Grounds continues to work through the “facelift” of the front entrance. You will continue to see more simple upgrades as we transplant older plant mate-rial, underbrush along the fence line, and install low voltage, up lighting on key trees. Over the last 12+ years all irrigation at both the front and west gate was performed with city water costing the club 1,000’s of dollars each year. We will be installing a well at both entrances this winter to reduce our need for city water. The return on investment on this project will be less than one year.

Home lawn care has begun its third phase this winter. We now maintain over 80 properties within the gates on a weekly basis and also perform installations and one-time project work for any property owners within the community. This has amounted to 367 individual projects total-ing over $160,000 in 2010. If you have a need, please contact Karla in the Agronomy Department to set up an appointment.

Hope to see you on the course!

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2011 Spring Golf Schedule DATE TOURNAMENT

February 1, 2011 Centipede Cup (Ladies’ Season-Long Team Match Play Begins)

February 1, 2011 Centipede Cup (Men’s Season-Long Team Match Play Begins)

February 13, 2011 Couples’ Twilight

March 6, 2011 Couples’ Twilight

March 11-12, 2011 Member Homecoming Weekend

March 24-26, 2011 Men’s Club Challenge

April 3, 2011 Couples’ Club Championship

April 6-8, 2011 Ladies’ Two Day Member-Guest

April 28-30, 2011 Men’s Member-Guest

May 12-14, 2011 Men’s and Ladies’ Member-Member

May 26, 2011 Ladies’ Closing Day

Well it has been one year since I took over the role as Director of Golf. As I assessed 2010, I believe we attained our goals, which were to give you, the Member, excep-tional customer service, top of the line merchandise, professionally conducted golf events, and superi-or golf instruction. I certainly expect as we embark on the New

Year, the Staff is looking forward to continuing our quest to become one of the top residential communities in the country. We are excited to inform you that Ping Golf, along with Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, and Cobra Golf are our 2011 golf equipment vendors. As Professionals we are always looking to offer you the best technology in the golf industry. If you are looking for new equipment, contact a Golf Academy Instructor and schedule a fitting today. Have you experienced our TrackMan doppler launch Monitor system? If not, stop by during one of our Academy Practice Days or make an appoint-ment with an Academy Instructor. Looking to improve your game and stay warm doing it? The Colleton River Golf Academy, led by Director of Instruction, David La Pour, will be conducting our “Winter Series” seminars from 5pm-7pm in the Nicklaus Clubhouse. More information regarding the seminar topics and dates will be emailed out to

you in our weekly blast. Congratulations to Assistant Golf Professionals Brett Heisler and Daryl Shipos! Last month, Brett was honored by the PGA Hilton Head Chapter as the “Assistant of the Year” for 2010. Individuals who receive this award are recognized for their over-

all excellence as an Assistant Golf Profes-sional, through service, promotion of the game, image, and their overall performance at their facility. Additionally, Daryl successfully com-

pleted the Professional Golfer Management Program Level Two Checkpoint. With Daryl’s recent success he is only one Level away from completing the PGA program and becoming a PGA Member. It is Daryl’s goal to be a PGA Member by the summer of 2011. As a reminder the Board of Directors approved changes to our green fee and cart fee rates for this year. All fees for cart and green fees will be exclusive of tax. Additionally, Members may bring up to seven guests at the accompanied guest rate, howev-er, any additional guests will be subject to pay the unaccompa-nied rate. Members who plan to bring groups of guests (greater than seven) are asked to contact the Golf Staff well in advance and every effort will be made to accommodate requests.

Holes-In-One Congratulations to the following Members who made Holes In One during the fall months!

If you are interested in signing up for our Hole-In-One Club, please contact one of our Colleton River Golf Professional Staff.

Cheri Kish Dye Course #3

Wayne Smith Nicklaus Course #4

Brett Heisler Daryl Shipos

Mixed Couples' Club Championship October 24, 2010

COUPLES’ NET WINNERS COUPLES’ GROSS WINNERS

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Fall Major Event Winners

Mixed Couples' Member-Guest October 14-16, 2010

OVERALL NET WINNERS OVERALL GROSS WINNERS R: Robert & Rosemarie Obernier

L: Jay & Jill Pankosky R: Gordon & Susan Petrie

L: Larry & Diane Weir FLIGHT WINNERS

Nicklaus Flight Dye Flight

Low Net Bill & Cindy Lewis 2nd Net Bob Christopherson & Deb Taylor

Keith & Lisa Symons Rob & Jane Muddiman

2nd Net Terry & Grace Daugherty

Jim & Cindy Larschan

Men's "Colleton Cup" Member-Guest October 27-30, 2010

COLLETON RIVER AUGUSTA NATIONAL

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29 Dr. Rick Sweet Taylor Broughton 24 ½ Ralph Govan Brian Humphrys

28 John Rittenhouse Bill Meyer 24 1/2 Lee Irving Bill Hyde

26 ½ Jeff Magnell Carter Carpenter 24 Tom Drake Bill Lenz

PINE VALLEY OAKMONT WINGED FOOT 25 John Hammill Skip Gardner 24 ½ All Wall Russ Hanscom

27 ½ Jon Taylor Paul Perrow 24 Robert Darnaby Paul Wilson

28 Cam Binnie Erik Fleishman 23 ½ Rich Torre Bill Ives

KIAWAH ISLAND MERION 27 Gary Pilc Hal Cohen 25 ½ Jeff Hall Brad Blumenthal

26 Chuck Green Steve Huber 25.5 Jim Humphrey Mark Poovey

LOPEZ FLIGHT SORENSTAM FLIGHT PEPPER FLIGHT 27 ½ Mary Rydzel Mary Collins 27 Wendy Hall Sandra Helgemoe

33 ½ Marsha Murphy MJ Rittenhouse 22 Deb Gallagher Pat Fowler

30 Pat Miller Sallie Lott 26 Jan Cebalo Andrea Gullotti

Men’s Division NICKLAUS FLIGHT PALMER FLIGHT PLAYER FLIGHT

32 Andy Stringer Dick Anderson 31 Kevin King Rick Fairman

31 Drew Freed Mike Mavrogordato 23 Rick Ozinga Terry Stake

28.5 Billy Adams Chris Schafer 28 Doug Miller Rick McKinnish

WATSON FLIGHT HOGAN FLIGHT JONES FLIGHT 31 ½ Wayne Smith Fred Setzer 30 ½ Dan Diehl Joseph Pittelli

29 ½ Anton Campanella George Metzger 24 ½ Joe Gundermann Ken Rogaski

31 ½ Jim Adams Donald Somma 29 ½ George Hall Brock Rowley

Ladies’ Division

Club Championship September 23-26, 2010

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPION LADIES’ CLUB

CHAMPION Tom Stevenson Sandra Helgemoe

MEN’S SENIOR CLUB CHAMPION

MEN’S SUPER SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

David Hambly Tom Dobson

Fall Men's & Ladies' Member-Member November 18-20, 2010

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Director of Instruction David La Pour

EQUIPMENT PLAYING MENTAL FITNESS FULL SWING SHORT GAME PUTTING

2010 was a great year for the Golf Academy and our Golf Professionals as we continue our certifications and Building Block improvements. In our desire to operate the finest teaching program for a club community in the U.S.A, we have fine tuned the Building Blocks with the following enhancements. Our Equipment Building Block has added the TrackMan launch monitor sys-tem and new fitting carts; our Fit-

ness Building Block is complemented by our TPI Certified In-structors; our Winter Series seminars are tackling the Mental side of the game (see tip below) and our clinics and golf schools will be taking care of the Putting, Short Game, Full Swing, and Play-ing Building Blocks this spring. As we continue our goal of creat-ing a fun and productive learning experience for the Mem-bers and their guests, the 2011 Academy schedule has some-thing for everyone, from beginner to advanced players. In our effort to help you “Manage Your Golf Game” we are also offer-ing customized golf schools for the Membership. This means you can pick the date, time, people and subject matter that you would like to work on, and we will customize it just for you! Send us an e-mail at golfacademy@colletonriverclub.com with the details and we will take it from there. As we move into 2011, I encour-age you to make golf easier by taking advantage of our CRGA Certified Instructors and the seven Building Blocks that we have put in place for you at Colleton River. On behalf of all the CRGA Instructors, we look forward to seeing you on the range! Taken from: The Mental Building Block of the Colleton River Golf Academy “Golf is the only sport where the most feared opponent is you.” unknown

The mental game of golf can be daunting. There seem to be end-less books, experts, and suggestions on how to deal with the “six inches between the ears.” They say that golf is 90% mental and that you can’t buy confidence. In my opinion, neither statement is true at all! From a golf professional’s point of view, I’d like to share some suggestions that I have seen work for me and for my students over the years. In light of space and time constraints, I’d like to focus on the pre-shot routine (conscious) and ritual (sub-conscious). The pre-shot routine consists of all of the activities that occur within fifty seconds or less before striking your ball. I actually recommend a smaller period of time, like twenty se-

conds. Your routine should consist of data collection such as how the ball is sitting, yardage, wind, alignment, visualization, prac-tice swings and addressing the ball. Your routine should be as consistent and predictable as you can make it. As you consciously work through your routine, your subconscious is getting ready to take over. Once you have completed your routine, it’s time to engage the subconscious by using your ritual. The ritual, which is usually started by a unique trigger, is a sequence of events that include hitting the ball. The Golf Academy teaches a generic “Down, Press, Back and Through” which is illustrated in the pho-tos. As you preoccupy your conscious mind with the ritual your sub-conscious is busy swinging the club. Sports psychologists have said that everyone’s subconscious is 100% loyal to them and if we can get out of our own way, we will usually hit our best shot. It’s important to note that the ritual should consist of between four and eight movements that are evenly spaced for rhythm purposes. As you work on your routine and ritual, see if you can bring down the “90% mental” concept and buy yourself some confi-dence! All of our Academy Instructors are trained in teaching the above mentioned technique, so if you need any assistance with this important part or other part of your game, contact one of our CRGA Instructors. See you on the couch (I mean range)!

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Tournament Winners Update This past fall, some Academy students did a great job working on their golf games and found real tournament success, from the Club Championship all the way through the Member/Member. Dick Anderson & Andrew Stringer, Mary Rydzel & Mary Collins, Karl & Cheri Kish & Dick & Pat Fowler, Bernie & Deborah Gallagher, Sandra Helgemoe, Wendy Baker, David Hambly, Andy & Pam Arway, Tom Dobson, Mark Hyner, Barbara Cerilli, Robert & Rosemaire Obernier and Gordon & Susan Petrie. On behalf of the Academy’s Instructors, we wish you congratula-tions, keep up the great work, and we will see you on the range!

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Weekly Clinics: Lady Linksters (Thursday 9:30 am) and CRGA Clinic (Friday 11:00 am) January 11th–Winter Series: The Short Game – How to chip, pitch, and hit winner sand shots. Bring all wedges. January 18th–Winter Series: Golf Fitness – Physical fitness and the full swing with TPI Certified Instructors. February 1st–Winter Series: The Full Swing – The latest in golf instruction with David La Pour. Bring 7 iron. February 9th –CRGA Special Clinic: Short Game 9 am to 12 pm Nicklaus February 15th–Winter Series: Course Mgmt. and the Art of Golf – Practical application with David La Pour. February 22nd–Winter Series: Special Guest Speaker – TBA February 23rd –CRGA Special Clinic: Playing Lesson 9 am to 12 pm Borland March 1st –Winter Series: The Rules and Etiquette – Learn the latest rules & etiquette March 9th – CRGA Full Swing Golf School 9 am to 4 pm March 13th – CRGA Skills Test – Test your skills for 9 weeks March 23rd – CRGA Special Clinic: Putting 9 am to 12 pm

Just a reminder to check course closings before lessons and practicing to make sure the range is not closed.

CRGA Student Spotlight The Colleton River Golf Academy would like to congratulate Mary Rydzel as our Spotlight student. Mrs. Rydzel worked diligently with Academy Instructors over the past year on her golf game culminating with a victory in the Member/Member tournament last fall with Mrs. Collins. We applaud

her dedication and perseverance and wish her continued success!

TrackMan™ Tech Tip: Longer Tee Shots As the Golf Academy unpacks the knowledge and technology of the TrackMan launch monitor, we will relay important information to the Membership on various subjects. Here is what they say about hitting your driver further: “The optimal combination of ball speed, launch angle and spin rate needed to maximize driving distance for a particular golfer are primarily dictated by the golfer’s club speed and attack angle.” As you can see from the illustration, your drives will go further if you are hitting them with an ascending swing instead of a descending swing. If you are not sure what kind of swing you have, schedule an appointment with one of our Certified TrackMan Fitters (David La Pour, Matt Stewart, Brett Heisler) to find how you can get more distance. This spring we will have the latest equipment from Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade, Ping, and Cobra so make an appointment for a professional club fitting today! I’d like to thank the Membership for their support in my efforts to become the next “Golf Channel Instructor.” There were thousands of submissions and although I was not chosen, the process was exciting and educational. If you’d like to see my six minute video submission go to the Members’ website and click on Golf Academy.

The Lady Linksters Report Following on the coattails of the Colleton River Women’s Golf Asso-ciation is the 9-holer ladies’ group called the Lady Linksters. Made up of golfers of all ability, the Linksters share the common desire of better golf and better friendships. The clin-ics, which run concurrently with the CRWGA on Thursday’s from 9:30 to 10:15, are a great way get into the

swing of things and have some fun. A nine hole round is available after the clinic and lunch following if desired. Sign up by calling the Golf Shop or send David an e-mail at davidl@colletonriverlcub.com) to get on the mail-ing list. Photo left to right: Bev Stahl, Becky Funk, Julia McLoud, Susie Drobny

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Colleton River Plantation Club is well known for our elegant and pristine weddings and has been featured in publications around the southeast. The amenities and beauty of Colleton River make it the perfect location for a destination wedding. Guests of the wedding enjoy staying in the comfort of our eight onsite cottages and have use of many of the Club’s wonderful amenities. The benefit of having two beautiful clubhouses is the ability to provide both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding day celebration on property, thus allowing guests staying onsite more time to relax and enjoy their stay. In addition to both clubhouses, access to the community dock is available for catered sunset cruises which can be coordinated in-house. Wedding ceremonies are held on the lawns of both the Nicklaus Clubhouse, overlooking the Colleton River, and the Dye Clubhouse, over looking Port Royal Sound. Additional wedding party events such as bridesmaids’ luncheons or personalized golf outings are also available along with the relaxation of spa treatments offered in the tranquility of the Treat-ment Room at the Nicklaus Clubhouse. Wedding day preparations are seamless and made enjoyable with the conven-ience of everything just a step away. The planning process begins with an initial consultation onsite in the Nick-laus Clubhouse with Events Coordina-tor, Christine Hall. She is available to assist in coordinating every detail throughout the planning process. With over 15 years of experience and a quali-fied list of local resources, the planning process is enjoyable and with ease. For

all non-Members who desire to hold their private event at Colle-ton River Plantation Club, the planning process begins with obtaining sponsorship from an existing Member. Our policies and procedures are structured in a way that protects the spon-soring Member, allow-ing them peace of mind when sponsoring an event. C o l l e t o n R i v e r Plantation is truly the perfect wedding venue for those considering a destination wedding. If you or someone you wish to sponsor would like to hold their wedding at Colleton, or is interested in further details, please contact Christine Hall in the Events Department.

Congratulations to Colleton River’s 2010 Fall Brides and Grooms:

◊ Saturday, October 16th Bolden and Meagan Simoneaux (Mason)

◊ Saturday, October 9th Tommy and Katie Hurst (Calhoon)

◊ November 6th Blake and Michelle Smith (Pivik)

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Every journey begins with adven-turous hopes and anticipation…with the expectation of seeing new places, meeting new people, and discovering new ideas. As children, we all climbed into the family car and took off down the road. We positioned ourselves next to a window to assure a bet-ter view, hung our heads out to

feel the wind, and stuck out our hands and arms as though we could generate wings to make the journey go faster. And eventually, we all asked our travel-weary parents, “Are we there yet?” Their standard response was always, “Not yet, but we’re getting there.”

Our adventurous Colleton River Members have happily continued to climb on board for the Lifelong Learning Group’s Season II journey. Starting in September, our transport was a kayak, followed by David Lauderdale verbally taking us across the bridge and time to Hilton Head. We went with John Monkaitis back to Lowcountry Plantation Life and re-examined the events around the Battle of Port Royal. We explored Old Town Bluffton, and

we walked through the intricate challenges of educating our youngest citizens with Dr. Valerie Truesdale. We were transport-ed through the marvelous ACE Basin on foot and by van and wagon, and we left wanting to see and understand more.

And “No, we are not there yet,” but LLG’s journey so far has been well worth the trip. We want to feel the wind in our hair and flap our wings. We hope you climb on board for the second half of our Season II which takes off again in January and finally arrives “there” sometime in April.

On Behalf of the Lifelong Learning Group, Paula Williams, Chair

LLG Members for 2010-2011—Dale Baucom, Doris Beedie, Mary Jo Cubbin, Bill Dyer, Bert Einloth, Sig Freed, Barb Gates, Sue Glancey, Sara Hall, Kris Mak, Mary McKane, Janice Norton, Rob Norton, Lynne Patti, Lynda Rankin, Sherry Steele, Nancy Taylor

PS—on a personal note: In May 2011, I will be relinquishing my leader-ship of the Lifelong Learning Group, and I am very pleased to announce a new LLG Leadership Team has been recruited and will be taking over LLG planning and scheduling. The 2011-2012 LLG Leadership Team for Season III will be Doris Beedie, Bert Einloth, Sue Glancey, and Kris Mak.

“The Importance and Valor of the Colored Troops in the Civil War” with Robert Eberly, Jr. January 20, Thursday, 5:00—Lecture and Dinner at the Nick Attorney Robert Eberly, founder and former president of the Lowcountry Civil War Roundtable, will trace the trials, tribula-tions, and ultimate triumphs of the 54th Massachusetts and how these “…valiant men of color offered proof positive that honor and bravery had everything to do with the character and integrity of a person and nothing to do with race…” Mr. Eberly is known for a lively speaking style and his extensive understanding of Civil War events and stories. LLG member Kris Mak is the lead planner for this event and the LLG Civil War Series concludes with this third lecture.

Art Society Class: “Beginner Watercolor Class” with Nancy Couick—January 21-23

“Thinking about China: Their Future and Ours” with Kent Harrington February 3, Thursday, 5:00—Lecture and Dinner at the Nick Over his thirty year career as a recognized expert in intelligence collection and analysis, Kent Harrington served four Directors of the Central Intelligence Agency as the National Intelligence Officer for East Asia. In 1993, he was named the CIA’s Director of Public Affairs and is a much-respected expert, writer, and speaker. “China’s growing economic importance and its strategic role intersect with US interests in East Asia…where our financial, trade, and economic ties are redefining the U.S.-China rela-tionship. Responding to the rise of China as a global power…goes beyond foreign and national security policy…” Kent Har-rington brings us an authoritative voice and expertise; his lecture will “…address how our and China’s trajectories help define critical questions facing American leaders in the decades ahead.” LLG member Sara Hall is the lead planner for this event.

“Kayaking the May River” with one of our local Bluffton or Hilton Head outfitters April—Exact date and schedule to be determined and dependent on weather and cur-rents—Cost & Details to Be Announced—Limited to 12 Adult Members After kayaking in September, Members have been requesting more such outings, and we are hoping to finally get out on the May River in April. We will be using and supporting one of the local outfitters to take us out on the May River. LLG member Sherry Steele is the lead planner for this event.

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“Unintended Consequences: Unexpected Outcomes of Globalization” —Ambassador Gwen Clare February 17, Thursday, 5:00—Lecture and Dinner at the Nick Ambassador Gwen Clare comes to us after having served as a career diplomat for thirty years in Portugal, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, El Sal-vador, and Brazil. She was U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador. She has also lived in Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Paraguay and speaks Spanish and Portuguese. While living in Washington, she worked on the staff of Secretary of State George Shultz. As Director of the Orientation Division of the Foreign Service Institute, she has prepared 450 new officers for diplomatic duty. Her lecture will focus on “…how cur-rent international events have created trickle-down situations, both positive and negative…” Given her extensive diplomatic service and speaking experience, our evening with Ambassador Clare promises to be insightful and entertaining. LLG member Sara Hall is the lead planner for this event.

Art Society Class: “Draw What You See” with Pam Hagan—Four Fridays in February (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th)

“The Art of Photography” with Ben Ham March 17, Thursday, 5:00— Sponsored by LLG and the Art Society— Lecture and Dinner at the Nick Photographer Ben Hamm is well-known to many of us and is renowned for his large format photography. It has been said of Ben’s work that you don’t look at a Ben Hamm picture…you travel into the sky, trees, wa-ter, spaces, and life of a place whether it defines the mist and marsh of the Lowcountry or the angular sereni-ty of Western American desert and mountains. Traveling the world, as well as Lowcountry special places, Ben comes to us to share his insights on how he composes his photographs and works to capture defining moments of light and shadow and how they combine to become art through this talented photographer’s eye. LLG member Sherry Steele is the lead planner for this event.

Art Society Class: “Acrylic Class” with Nancy Thompson--—March 30-31 & April 1

“Lowcountry Stories, Places, and Characters” with David Lauderdale March 31, Thursday, 5:00—Lecture and Dinner at the Nick Island Packet columnist, David Lauderdale, returns to Colleton River to share his personal stories about the Lowcountry. When he first spoke to us in September about how Hilton Head Island welcomed the world with the building of the bridge, David was so well-received several Members requested that we invite him back. Based on his many years of writing about Lowcountry stories, places, and characters, David will be offering some of the lively legends and lore that flavor our Lowcountry life. David is a Southern storyteller with a newspa-perman’s rare insight into what makes the Lowcountry and its people so very unique and special.

A Springtime Southern Sojourn: Old Sheldon Church Ruins, Drayton Hall, Middleton Place, and Charleston” April 4-5, Monday & Tuesday—Overnight—Cost & Details to Be Announced—Limited to 20 Adult Members The first LLG overnight fieldtrip will begin with an early morning visit to the mystical Old Sheldon Church Ruins nestled off highway 17 in a grove of dogwoods and live oaks. Along the Ashley River, we will tour the wonderfully preserved plantation house, Drayton Hall. We will stop at Middleton Place, have a bite of lunch overlooking the Ashley, and tour the grounds which showcase the oldest landscaped gardens in America and should be in full bloom. From there, we will journey on to Charleston and the Renaissance Hotel, strategically situated between the historic and shopping districts. Our Charleston stay will allow free time for those who just wish to explore on their own and will also offer suggested activities for groups wishing to explore the galleries… tour the Calhoun Mansion and the Nathaniel Russell house… take a guided walk through history and time…and more.

A Demonstration of “The Printmaker’s Art” with Mary McKane April 13—Sponsored by LLG and the Art Society---Demonstration and Lecture Luncheon at the Nick Our own Mary McKane has pursued a wide range of interests and talents and is a stellar example of an energetic lifelong learner. Earning a Purdue biology degree, she pursued her science interests by teaching in Chicago and working in Boston’s Massachusetts General Genetics Hospital research lab. In the midst of marrying, moving, and raising a family of three with Tom, Mary began to formally develop her artistic interests by taking art classes first at Louisville’s Bellarmine College. Ac-cepted at the Cleveland Institute of Art for a studio Fine Arts Degree program, Mary was introduced to the ancient Japanese

art of woodblock printmaking, and her love of the printmaker’s interaction between art and process began. In 2005, the highlight of her art career came when the Curator of Prints for the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam purchased one of Mary’s prints. With her extensive work as a printmaker, Mary McKane has graciously offered to demonstrate the process she utilizes in creating her art. She will be showing a piece in various stages to illustrate the choices the printmaker must make in developing a work with color, texture, and artistic appeal.

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Dear Colleton River Plantation Club Member: The year of 2011 will be the 20th Anniversary of the opening of the Nicklaus Golf Course. In celebration of this Anniversary, Colle-ton River will host a num-

ber of events featuring our fabulous golf courses, wonderful facilities and beautiful vistas. The first of these events will be the Colleton Home-coming Weekend, March 11-12, 2011. We are excited about this weekend and cordially invite you to join us. Please read the enclosed brochure and enrollment form. There are special activities for all interests and it is not too early to make your reservations. Space is limited, so please respond early. The cottage rentals are already being booked. If you would like to begin the celebration a week earlier, the Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival will be held on March 1- 12 and Colleton River Plantation Club has scheduled to hold a Tennis Round Robin Thursday afternoon, March 10, 2011 in addition to the ever popular Trivia Night for Thursday evening. If you plan to stay a bit longer, a closing brunch will be held Sunday afternoon, March 13, 2011 at the Dye Clubhouse. Details to all wraparound events will be forthcoming. The Committee includes: Jim and Pam Porter 631-896-9118 psporter@aol.com Mary Collins and Phill Doherty 843-837-3780 phdoherty@rogers.com Karen and Dick Anderson 843-836-1860 golfand75@gmail.com Please feel free to contact them with any questions as well.

Again we look forward to seeing you here and celebrating the weekend with old and new friends.

NNICKLAUSICKLAUS VSVS. D. DYEYE MMIXEDIXED GGOLFOLF CCHALLENGEHALLENGE MMENEN’’SS & L& LADIESADIES’ D’ DIVISIONSIVISIONS Sign up individually as a Dye or Nicklaus owner.

FORMAT: Four-Ball, Match Play, Nicklaus owners versus Dye owners. Teams will be paired according to handicap indexes and will play four nine-hole matches, each with a different format and partner. Points will be accumulated per hole, with a total of nine points available per nine-hole match. Total team points will deter-mine the winners! All participants must have verifiable USGA handicaps.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11: GOLF ON THE NICKLAUS 9:00am Double Tee Start finishing by 3:30pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 12: GOLF ON THE DYE 9:00am Double Tee Start finishing by 3:30pm

FFOODOOD & B& BEVERAGEEVERAGE ANDAND SSOCIALOCIAL EEVENTSVENTS FORFOR AALLLL We invite you to take advantage of any of the social offerings during the Home-coming Weekend. Our goal is to provide you with an array of activities which are priced at an “A la Carte” structure to allow you to customize your weekend expe-rience. Feel free to pick & choose the events you’d like to attend.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 8:00 to 10:00am - Breakfast available in the Nicklaus Clubhouse by signature 8:00 to 9:00am - Aqua Aerobics in the community pool

The pool officially opens for the season! 8:00 to 10:30am - Regularly scheduled fitness classes 8:30am Colleton River Golf Academy Short Game Clinic 9:30am Colleton River Golf Academy Short Game Clinic 9:00am to 5:00pm - Bike riding available from the Nicklaus Bag Drop 11:00am to 3:00pm - Lunch available at Nicklaus Clubhouse or Halfway Café 10:30am to 12:30pm - Cooking Demonstration with Chef Frank 2:00 to 4:00pm - Trackman Competition on the Nicklaus Range 3:00 to 4:30pm - Wine Education & Tasting in the Dye 3:00 to 5:00pm - Open table games in the Nicklaus Lounges 4:30pm Par 3 Shootout on the Borland Course 7:00 to 10:00pm - Blues & BBQ Social at the Dye Clubhouse

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 8:00 to 10:00am - Breakfast available in the Dye Clubhouse 8:00 to 9:00am - Yoga Class 9:00am Bird Watching Tour 9:00am to 5:00pm - Bike riding available from the Nicklaus Bag Drop 11:00am to 3:00pm - Lunch available at the Dye Clubhouse or Halfway Café 12:30 to 2:30pm - Progressive lunch in the Nick Clubhouse 1:00 to 6:00pm - Open Home Tour on Plantation 3:00 to 5:00pm - Open table games in the Nicklaus Lounges 7:00 to 10:00pm - Closing party in the Nicklaus Clubhouse

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Fuller to be Clemson Legend at ACC Championship Two-Time ACC Player of the Year Former Clemson quarterback Steve Fuller is among the former college football greats in the 2010 class of Atlantic Coast Conference Legends, the league has announced. Fuller, who currently resides in Bluffton and is an assistant football coach at Hilton Head Preparatory School, will join 11 other ACC Legends who will be honored at the ACC's Night of Champions dinner Dec. 3 in Charlotte and the ACC Championship game Dec. 4 at Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers. Fuller, born in Enid, Okla., played for Clemson from 1975 to 1978 and was a pass-run threat at quarterback. He led the Ti-gers to a 27-8-1 record in his final three seasons, including an 11-1 record and the ACC championship in 1978. He was named ACC Football Player of the Year in 1977 and 1978, one of only five players in history to win the award twice. He was also one of only three players in Clemson history to be named both Academic All-America (1977-78) and football All-America (1978, third team).

After college, Fuller played eight seasons in the NFL, most notably as a backup for the Chicago Bears from 1984 to 1986, including the Super Bowl XX championship season in 1985. He and several teammates recorded the "Super Bowl Shuffle" song

and video that year, which earned him a gold record. Fuller was taken with the 23rd overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1979 NFL Draft. He also played for the L.A. Rams and passed for 7,156 yards and 28 touchdowns in his career. Running back Ethan Horton, the 1984 ACC player, will represent North Carolina at the Night of Champions dinner and ACC championship game. Jay Wilkinson, the 1963 ACC player of the year, will represent Duke. Running back Larry Hopkins, the ACC's leading rusher in 1971, will represent Wake

Forest. Running back Ted Brown, the ACC's career leading rusher, will represent N.C. State. Other members of the Legends class are Boston College's Tony Thurman, Florida State's Peter Boulware, Georgia Tech's Randy Rhino, Maryland's Darryl Hill, Miami's Cortez Kennedy, Virginia's Barry Word and Virginia Tech's Cornell Brown.

Article taken from the Island Packet, August 2010

We all remember going through an orientation at some point in our lives, whether it was a new job, as a freshman in prep school or college, or at a private club. These orientations in many cases made getting acclimated to the new environment easier and more enjoyable. We invite all of our new Members to join us for an orientation via a letter and welcome package that is sent to them upon our notification of their home or lot purchase. Many of our new Members make an appointment and normally have a list of questions that are answered during the orientation. We find that the Members who attend the orientation seem to start enjoying the Club immediately and are more comfortable in that they know who to turn to when they need something.

Orientations are not limited to new Members. If you have owned property at Colleton but have not had the opportunity to visit us often, please contact me when you will be on property and we can go through an orientation. You may learn that there are groups or amenities that you did not know about that you would enjoy. The Staff is here to serve you and we hope you will allow us to help you learn about the many wonderful activities available to you as a Member at Colleton River.

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I would like to take this opportuni-ty to talk about some exciting and new ideas with our menus, begin-ning with our Sunday brunch menu. We currently offer a twelve item brunch menu with half break-fast and half lunch items. Also included are fresh baked biscuits, mini-muffins and assorted Danish. And, we have expanded the break-fast portion of the menu - our Sunday brunch is a great deal!

The lunch menu at the Nick is also changing. We have changed a few of the salads and sandwiches and expanded the offerings more. The dinner menus are where you will see the biggest change. On Tuesdays and Fridays we will have the menu with signature appetizers, soups, salads and entrées. These items will remain the same for the duration of the menu. We will then offer a couple of weekly chef-inspired appetizers, soups, salads and entrées. This is so we can have more consistency on the menus. There are now some great new Club-made and chef-inspired ice creams. These ice creams have fast become very popular and are now a signature dessert that is served in a toasted almond basket. All our ice creams are available for take-home purchase. They are sold by the quart and the price is determined by the ingredients. We are also very proud of our Club-inspired soups, so we are offering all of our Club-made soups by the quart for take home purchase as well. Price is also determined by the soup ingredients. You can order the soups or ice creams directly from the kitchen.

And remember, I am always willing to be your butcher. Call me for some great deals on prime cut steaks. Here is a soup recipe we made in our last cooking class:

Local Shrimp & Corn Chowder Yield: 1.5 quarts

Sauté your cleaned shrimp in olive oil or butter and reserve. Sweat (to cook vegetables in fat over gentle heat so they become soft but not brown) your carrot, onion, celery and corn in whole butter. Deglaze with sherry, add stock, bay leaves and seasonings. Bring to a boil and simmer. Add your steamed potatoes and your local shrimp. S&P to taste.

Thank you to the Membership for their enthusiastic support at this year’s annual wine sale. The Members’ orders combined purchased 1,478 bottles of wine totaling over $31,000. That puts the average cost per bottle at just over $21.00. There was a nice variety of little-known bargain priced wines mixed with some higher-end favorites. We still have a few late requests that are being processed that will affect the totals slightly. We learned that Cabernet Sauvignon is still the favorite wine of Colleton River. Mt. Veeder and Rombauer were the most ordered in the group. Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Gris were strong sellers as well. There were a few select Pinot Noirs and Zinfandels that did well, but nothing out of the ordinary. The surprise came with the large increase in demand for Malbec wine. There did seem to be more samples offered this year by the purveyors, and the response was clearly positive. There was an unexpected amount of Italian red table wine ordered as well. Members took advantage of the opportunity to try different things. The balance of great food and diverse wines was amazing. The energy of the crowd was fantastic and the smiles around the room showed the appreciation.

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April 2010—WTOC

Affordable housing can be hard to find, but thanks to the Hilton Head Habitat for Humanity many lower income families are living the American dream of home ownership. One group is helping that mission in a big way. Volunteers with the Colleton River Friends of Habitat for Humanity are hard at work, building another home with Habitat for Humanity, this time in Ridgeland.

"We're an unofficial group really, we came up with a name, we're volunteers from Colleton River, there's no meet-ings, there's nothing, no dues, you just show up and work," said Colleton vol-unteer Bill Spadafora.

"It's a great cause," said Colleton volunteer Dick Fowler. "We have a lot of guys at Colleton River that enjoy this type of work so during the week we probably bring out 12-15 guys."

While there are plenty of volunteers who have donated hundreds of hours of time to this mission, new volunteers like Andy Arway are joining the cause.

"It's a good feeling to do something positive and to help families," said Arway.

Bill Spadafora started the group nearly a decade ago, trying to make a difference.

"I wrote a letter to our members, generated some interest, raised the money to do that house, we did one the next year and then the next year," said Spadafora.

With hammers in hand, the group is on their sixth Habitat home, which is the largest number of houses funded and built by one group of local Habitat supporters.

"It's major to us because today it's very hard to generate more funds," said Henry Diercxsens, Habitat board of directors. "Six houses is really an outstanding amount. We are very thankful to Colleton."

By lending a hand, these volunteers know their hard work is paying off, helping families in our community.

"Any money we raised to build a house, they pay for it with a mortgage and that money goes to build another house so it's just the gift that literally keeps giving," said Spadafora.

This home is part of a 10 house project in Ridgeland called Avenue of Promis-es. Ridgeland Mayor, Gary Hodges knows the importance of this mission and is doing his part to lend a hand.

"The more we grow, it's things like this that help us out and we're glad to have these folks in town, all of the volun-teers come five days a week to work at this project and everything will benefit Ridgeland in the end," said Mayor Hodges.

The volunteers are making dreams come true, one wall at a time.

The Habitat homes aren't free for recipients. There's a mortgage the new

owners have to pay and they have to put in hundreds of hours of sweat equity work as well.

If you are interested or know someone in need of a Habitat home, the Hilton Head Habitat for Humanity is holding a new family orientation meeting next week on Monday, April 26 at the M.C. Riley Elementary School in Bluffton beginning at 6:30pm.

Colleton River is a part of the Bluffton, South Carolina community and our Members avidly support a variety of outreach programs. In addition to individual donations to their favorite charities, Members are quick to volunteer their time and effort in a number of ways. This year more than ever, the volunteers of Colleton River have gone above and beyond, finishing their sixth Habitat home! Members spent countless hours creating homes for those in need, and while they plan their next home, we couldn’t be prouder to share their successes.

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The only word to describe what has occurred this year is “incredible.” We extend our heartfelt thanks to those of you who made such generous donations of your treasure and time. Your donations to Operation Santa Claus have reached in excess of $22,000 enabling us to help more deserving people, both adults and children. We are grateful to the 40 shoppers who purchased clothes, toys, games, books, and educational materials for children who were identified through the various chari-table organizations of Bluffton. The CRP wrapping team numbered close to 60 and they boxed, bowed, wrapped, and tagged all these presents in record-breaking time. The delivery teams mounted their SUV and truck sleighs to get these packages to needy men, women, girls and boys in time to fulfill their holiday wishes. Let us take a little look inside as these children open their presents. At the Chil-dren’s Center we heard the squeals of 3 year olds as they snaked through the giant caterpillar, the Ultimate Play Land, on their bellies on a cold winter day. We saw the learning potential for the 4 year olds as they began to explore the rudiments of the English language through the Magic Phon-ics Carpet. At MC Riley Elementary School we came face to face with the reali-ty of our current times. The School Social Worker recounted that the children were coming forward and admitting that they did not own a coat, long pants, a long sleeve shirt - by the way socks, hat, and warm shoes would be nice too. This harsh reality left all of us hoping that we had bags full enough of coats, hats, pants, socks, hats, gloves and gift certificates for shoes.

Santa now has a sack full of clothes and toys to sling over his back for the homeless families being housed at our local churches through the Family Promise Program. Can you imagine the look of wonder on their faces on Christmas morning as they cuddle that doll, push that truck, or put on some new shoes that Santa has brought to them. 30 good pre-teen and teen boys and girls who are staying in school, doing their homework, and staying out of trouble have been adopted through the Boys and Girls Club for the first time this year. They are receiving needed gifts of pants, shirts, shoes and some fun recreational gear. One teen expressed her gratitude at the Boys and Girls Club Christmas party when she said, “Thank you, this is our best Christmas ever, for some of us it will be the only Christmas we have.” Finally, 100 children across Bluffton adopted through Bluffton Self Help and St. John the Baptist Church will have a Holiday that’s a little brighter in these times as parents struggle to buy the basics of food, shelter, and clothing. On the island we have made an impact as well. To the Island House, a day care center for mentally comprised adults, we delivered presents to 18 people in the program. Their holiday party for us was heartfelt. Each adult was thrilled with the presents. All our presents have been purchased, wrapped, and delivered. What remains is the Holiday spirit that comes from the knowledge that we have made a difference in the lives of some of our struggling neighbors. As neighbors within Colleton we have shared in this generous spirit as we have contributed through our donations, time, and talents. Operation Santa Claus is not what one person can do, but what a whole commu-nity can do when everyone works together for so many worthwhile causes. As we have done in the past, there will be some funds available to make grants to

Meals on Wheels, Island House and other pantries. We promise to check on the children at MC Riley Elementary to be sure every child has appropriate clothing and shoes this winter. Heartfelt thanks go out to all of you and to our dedicated employees at Colleton for their hard work in making Operation Santa a reality and may everyone have a wonder-ful holiday season.

Constance Curnow and Marsha Murphy

2010 Operation Santa Chair Operation Santa - Officially a Charitable Fund As reported at the Annual Meeting, The Colleton River Plantation Operation Santa Claus Fund is officially now a charitable fund under the umbrella of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL). As such, all contributions made to Operation Santa this year qualify as Section 501 (c)(3) charitable contributions and are deductible for tax purposes. The Commu-nity Foundation will be sending an acknowledgement to each donor in the near future. Several of you have asked if we will keep the fund open to receive your contributions. The answer is YES. As you do your year-end tax planning, please consider making a charitable contribution to the Colleton River Operation Santa Claus Fund. You may contribute cash, checks made payable to "CFL-CRP Op Santa Claus," or publically traded securities. Colleton's accounting staff will forward your cash and check donations to the Community Foun-dation of the Lowcountry. If you want to contribute publically traded securities, please contact Emmy Rooney, Vice Presi-dent for Development and Donor Services at 681-9100 or visit the CFL web site at www.cf-lowcountry.org.

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Colleton River Members Going Above and Beyond

Above: A few of the recipients from Bluffton Children’s Center. Far Left: Jim Cubbin, Barbara White, Liz Esch, (MC Riley’s Social Worker) Mary Jo Cubbin, and Dr. Must. Left: Marsha Murphy with Jenny Haney, Executive Director of Bluff-ton Self Help. 1st Row Below: CRP Members volunteering their time to wrap gifts. Bottom Left: A few recipi-ents of Island House. Bottom Right: A few Thank You letters received.

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For both men and women, age is a major risk factor for heart disease. The older you are, the more wear and tear there has been on your artery walls, the longer and harder your heart has had to work, and the more time you’ve had to accumulate arterial plaque. It’s not surprising, then, that four out of every five deaths due to heart disease occur in people over age 65. Men, on average, show signs of cardiovascular disease about 10 years earlier than women do, and on average, men are five years younger when they have their first heart attack. Because men tend to get heart disease earlier than women, many women believe that they are at low risk for heart disease. They are mistaken. Women do get heart disease, but usu-ally later than men because their female hormones generally offer spe-cial protection for the heart while they are premenopausal. Chronological age alone does not tell the whole story. A 74-year old male who exercised daily and followed a healthy diet had absolutely no calcified plaque in his coronary arteries, which meant that his risk of having a heart attack was extremely low. He may have indeed chosen the right parents, but that still doesn’t completely account for his good health. Some credit must go to his heart healthy lifestyle. You can have healthy arteries well into old age if you make the right lifestyle and therapeutic choices and steps to reduce those risk factors that are within your control. What is really important is the “physiologic” age of your arteries. Just as we are impressed by the sharp minds of many elderly people, we have also seen that they can have young arteries despite their advanced years. In many non-Western societies, where food is not over processed and exercise is part of everyday life, the arteries of the elderly are clean and heart attacks and strokes are rarities.

If you have not already done so, schedule your appointment for your fitness evaluation to discover what your “fitness” age is

relevant to your chronological age. Call the Fitness Center to schedule yours today! Healthy Heart Event February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons that you have to fight it. The Staff at Colleton River Fitness Center has teamed up with Chef Frank and his Culinary Team to bring a wonderful event to the Members to help educate and bring some fresh ideas to your kitchen. Please join us!

Date: Thursday February 24, 2011 Location: Nicklaus Clubhouse Event Details: 5:00 pm: Blood Pressure screenings performed by Fitness Staff, followed by wine and healthy hors d’hourves

5:30 pm: Dr. Sharp Presentation Dr. Sharp is a cardiologist with Savannah Cardiology. He will be speaking about risk factors, modification strategies, plus diagnosis and treatment for heart disease.

6:00 pm: Health Cooking Demonstra-tion by Chef Frank

6:45 pm: Healthy Heart Dinner Dr. J. Calvin Sharp a native South Carolinian from Newberry, SC, and married to Anna, a native Georgian from Savannah, Dr. Sharp moved to Bluffton in 2000 to provide cardiac care to the Lowcountry. Specializing in both general and interven-tional cardiology, Dr. Sharp earned his medi-cal degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his intern-ship/residency at University of Alabama at Birmingham. He returned to MUSC to com-plete his fellowship training in cardiology.

Dr. Sharp has staff privileges at Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital and is the medical director of cardiovascular services at Hilton Head Hospital.

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Tennis in 2010 at Colleton River has been a lot of fun with increased activity, both socially and competi-tively with our teams, culminating with the Ladies winning the county-wide Interclub.

When we first played Interclub four years ago we did not have enough players to form a team. The league allowed us to partner with Belfair and then for the past two years with Hampton Hall. 2009 was a good year but this year topped that and ended with this team winning the Championship. Pictured are the players who were part of the team celebrating at the Halseth’s home.

Social round robins have grown over the past year and the final one of the year was over the Thanksgiving weekend. There were 18 participants who turned out for a great afternoon’s tennis, and we anticipate further growth next year. The league teams had another successful year and next spring we will have a Men’s 3.5 team which will be captained by Matt Gates. With the increased activity we will always be looking for men players so please call Brett or me at the tennis pro shop and come and get involved! We would love to see you out on the courts, either socially or as part of one of our programs. On behalf of the entire Tennis Staff, I wish you the best, and plenty of tennis, in 2011. Thank you for your continued support.

2010 Tennis Wrap-Up

Left to Right: Wendy Baker, Rachel Cram, Mary Ziegler, Andrea Gullotti, Laura Borelli,

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December, January and February are the deadliest months for home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Associa-tion (NFPA). And, heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires and home fire deaths. That’s why it’s im-portant for you and your loved ones to take extra precautions during the winter. Thinking of buying a space heater? The NFPA recommends that you make sure it carries the mark of an independent testing laboratory. Install it according to the manufacturer’s instruc-tions or have it professionally installed. If you have an electric-powered space heater, plug it into an outlet with sufficient capacity. Never us extensions cord. Turn off space heaters whenever the room is unoccupied or when manufacturer’s instructions say they should be turned off. Portable space heaters are easy to knock over in the dark. Turn them off when you go to bed, or at least make sure they’re placed in lighted areas or out of high-traffic areas. If you use a fireplace or wood stove, use only dry, seasoned wood to avoid the build-up of creosote, an oily deposit that easily catches fire and accounts for most chimney fires and the largest of home-heating fires. Use only paper or kindling wood, not a flammable liquid, to start the fire. Do not use artificial logs in wood stoves.

Make sure your fireplace has a sturdy screen to prevent sparks from flying into the room. After the ashes are cool, dispose of them in a metal container, which is kept a safe distance from your home. Make sure fuel-burning equipment is vented to the outside, that the venting is kept clear and unobstructed, and that the exit point is properly sealed around the vent. This is to make sure deadly carbon monoxide does not build up in the home. Other reminders from the National Fire Protection Association in-clude:

◊ Don’t use your oven to heat your home.

◊ Inspect all heating equipment annually, and clean as neces-sary.

◊ Test smoke alarms monthly; install a car-bon monoxide alarm outside each sleeping area. For more information, visit www.nfpa.org.

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January 15-22, 2011 - 3rd Annual Restaurant Week Do you have a favorite dining hotspot? Is there a popular restaurant you’ve always wanted to visit? Do you just need help planning what’s for dinner tonight? And how about lunch – looking for a new lunch special? Get ready for the 3rd Annual Restaurant Week, being held January 15-22, 2011. Modeled after similar popular events held in NYC and Los Angeles, Restaurant Week features local participating restaurants which will be offering specially price-fixed “prix fixe” menus. Visit www.hiltonheadisland.org/restaurantweek/ for more information.

February 1-28, 2011 - 15th Annual Gullah Celebration The 2011 schedule of events will include De Aarts Ob We People XII Art Show & Sale, an Ol’ Fashioned Gullah Break-fast, National Freedom Day Parade and Program, A Gullah Film Fest Series, A Taste of Gullah – Food & Entertainment, The Arts, Crafts & Food Expo on Presidents Day Weekend, The Youth Musical. Visit www.gullahcelebration.com for more information.

March 1-12, 2011 - Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival We’ve spent more than a quarter of a century promoting the island as a wine and food destination. Join us on Hilton Head Island in 2011 to celebrate our 26th anniversary. The 2011 Wine & Food Festival schedule of events will include the 3rd Annual Great Chef’s of the South event, Grand Wine Tasting & Auction, Public Tasting & Auction (Winefest). Visit www.hiltonheadwineandfood.com for details.

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The Colleton River Feral Cat Program is now Colleton River Community Cats Program! Why the name change? “Community Cats” better describes the cats which make their home in our community. We felt that the term “feral” is not the best way to describe the groups of cats that we care for. For the most part, the cats are indeed feral, but many of them are abandoned former pets, which because they have lived outside for so long, are no longer adoptable. Through no fault of their own, these cats have appeared in Colleton River as a result of human neglect and abandonment. Now, they are part of our community. They have all been trapped, neutered or spayed, and now reside in one of several groups of cats, or colonies. Since the program’s inception 4 years ago, our volunteers have trapped 72 cats in the plantation, of which 46 have been returned to the community after spaying or neutering. We have found homes for 22 of the cats which were friendly and tame enough to be fostered and adopted. Our program is a 501-c-3 charity and we accept donations to help us with the expenses of food, vaccines and spay/neuter surgeries. If you are interested helping us or volunteering a small amount of time, please contact one of our committee members: Dawn Beale, Pam Dyer, Lynne Einloth, Pam Davis, Bettygail Fulcher, Marilynn Glacken, Althea Hicks, Marsha Murphy, Linda Shettel, Polly Sten, and Nancy Stevenson.

Left: Have you taken advantage of the beautiful sunsets on Colle-ton River yet? Join us each night we serve dinner at the Nicklaus. Right: The 2010 Fall Member-Member Tourna-ment winners pose for a photo.

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Left: The Lifelong Learning Group’s Historic Bluffton Tour held in Novem-ber was one of many sellout events held this season. Be sure to check the 2011 LLG event schedule listed on page 17 of the newsletter. From Left to Right: Willa Thiess, Leslie Kreuzer, Jane Brown, Kris Mak, Mary Jo Cubbin, Jan Cebalo, Barbara Whitman, Lynda Rankin, Vickie Must, Sue Key, Maxine Melcher, Kenneth Wobbekind, Bettygail Fulcher, Marsha Murphy, Judy Snediker, Steven Irgens, Polly Sten, Nancy Stack, Linda Irgens, Harriett Miller, Becky Wobbekind, Marlene Bauer, and Sallie Lott.

Right: Local artist Addison Palmer was a huge success for the Artist Workshop held in November. Both Addison & his father, Jim, sold their art at the Fall Member-Member Tournament following the class. Photo from Left to Right, Back to Front: Addison Palmer, June Buggie, Sandra Schmitz, Janice Norton, Barbara Gates, Lynne Burt, Doris Beedie, Suzanne Church-ill, Pam Davis, Catherine Bozzle, Marilyn Glacken, Nan McDaniel, and Marla Stan.

Photo from Left to Right: Dick Anderson, Andy Stringer, Mary Rydzel, and Mary Collins

FITNESS CENTER PUB HOURS

Monday-Friday 5:30pm-10:00pm Sunday, Monday Closed

Saturday-Sunday 7:00am-7:00pm Tuesday, Friday 11:00am-10:00pm

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Wed, Thurs, Sat 11:00am-8:00pm

Nicklaus Clubhouse NICKLAUS HALFWAY CAFÉ

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Monday Closed

Tennis Cottage Tuesday-Sunday 7:30am-6:00pm

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday Dinner 4:00pm-7:00pm

NICKLAUS CLUBHOUSE DYE CLUBHOUSE

Lunch Hours Mon (Tues-Thurs-Fri Grab & Go) 11:00am-3:00pm

Sunday, Monday Closed Wednesday Closed

Tuesday-Friday 11:00am-3:00pm Saturday 11:00pm-4:00pm

Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm Sunday Brunch 11:00pm-4:00pm

Dining Hours Bar Hours

Sunday, Monday Closed Daily 11:00pm-6:00pm

Tuesday, Friday 6:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday Closed

Thursday 5:00pm-8:00pm LOCKER ROOMS Daily, 7:00am-8:00pm

HOURS OF OPERATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONHOURS OF OPERATION

NICKLAUS CLUBHOUSE Clubhouse: 843-836-4400 Golf Shop: 843-836-4410 Main Fax: 843-836-4401 Executive Fax: 843-836-4403

Title Name Office # E-Mail COO/ General Manager Scott Jaccard, CCE, CMCA 843-836-4400, ext 4444 scottj@colletonriverclub.com Director of Golf Matt Lucchesi, PGA 843-836-4410, ext 4415 mattl@colletonriverclub.com Director of Operations David Spivey, CCM 843-836-4445 davids@colletonriverclub.com Director of Instruction David La Pour 843-836-4410, ext 4413 davidl@colletonriverclub.com Chief of Security Jerry Leitner 843-836-4499 jerryl@colletonriverclub.com Executive Chef Frank Chiasera 843-836-4430 frankc@colletonriverclub.com Membership Development Gary Davis 843-836-4400 ext 4466 davisgary@hargray.com Clubhouse Manager Ed Romano 843-836-4400, ext 4432 edr@colletonriverclub.com Events Coordinator Christine Hall 843-836-4446 christineh@colletonriverclub.com

Administrative Assistant Kathy Irvin 843-836-4400 ext. 4441 kathyi@colletonriverclub.com Communications Sawyer Strelcheck 843-836-4400 ext. 4443 sawyers@colletonriverclub.com Nicklaus Golf Shop Matt Stewart 843-836-4410 ext. 4417 matts@colletonriverclub.com Front Desk Julie Johnston 843-836-4400 juliej@colletonriverclub.com Fitness Center Jay Goodwin 843-836-4448 jayg@colletonriverclub.com Nicklaus Golf Shop Tee Times 843-836-4410 Locker Room Manager Steve Chambliss 843-836-4400, ext 4421 Nicklaus Halfway Café 843-836-4460

CONFERENCE & TENNIS CENTER Tennis Shop: 843-836-4447 Accounting Fax: 843-836-4402

Chief Financial Officer Tim Snyder 843-836-4400, ext 4429 tims@colletonriverclub.com ARB Administrator Sharon Boulware 843-836-4494 sharonb@colletonriverclub.com Accounting Rose Dodson 843-836-4400, ext 4427 rosed@colletonriverclub.com Member Accounts Shannon Blake 843-836-4426 shannonb@colletonriverclub.com

Human Resources Diana Brown 843-836-4493 dianab@colletonriverclub.com Director of Tennis Gavin Cox 843-836-4447 coxgavin@hargray.com

DYE CLUBHOUSE Clubhouse: 843-836-4450 Golf Shop: 843-836-4420 Dye Golf Shop Derrick Garrou 843-836-4420, ext 4414 derrickg@colletonriverclub.com

NICKLAUS GOLF MAINTENANCE Main Number: 843-836-4480 Director of Agronomy Bill Hirchert 843-836-4480, ext 4481 billh@colletonriverclub.com

Administrative Assistant Karla Eibling 843-836-4480 karlae@colletonriverclub.com

2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

David Kennedy

President

Jerry Brenner Vice President, Treasurer

Finance Chair

Dale Baucom Vice President,

Golf, Greens & Grounds Chair

Bert Einloth Member Relations Chair

Sallie Lott

House & Ancillary Chair

Tom McKane Architecture Review Board

Chair

Rob Norton Governance, Strategy & Asset

Planning Co-Chair

Jim Rydzel Governance, Strategy & Asset

Planning Co-Chair

Paul Zaffaroni Membership Development Chair