July 2015

Moss Creek

Advocate

Community News

Table of

Contents

Board President Letter, 2-3

June O’fishially Awesome, 3

Pedestrian Safety 3

2016 Candidates 4-9

MCOA General Manager Note 10 Grounds & Golf Course News, 11

Golf News, 12-13

Tennis News, 14

Fitness News, 15

Clubhouse News, 16-18

Moss Creek

2015 Board

President: Jerry Coghlan Vice President: Lawrence Taylor Treasurer: Lou Natale Secretary: Katy Myer Directors: Charles Eberly Peter Carlson Barry Burgoyne Diane Dahl Katy Doran

Jerry Coghlan

2015 MCOA Board President

I found the recent Island Packet article about golf in Bluffton to be quite interesting. Headlined “Must Bluffton Communities Reinvent Themselves?” it explored the challenges facing some golf courses in our area. Conspicuous by its absence was Moss Creek “Best value full amenity Pri-vate Community in the Hilton Head area.” Fortunately, we did not meet the story line of commu-nities struggling with membership and financial issues. The article did validate a fact known for some time by those familiar with the industry. Free standing, golf only clubs with little or no other activities and marginal social opportunities are challenged to maintain a membership level that can sustain private club status. We need to look no further than the communities acquired by Brown Golf. Also, as evidenced by promotional ads in recent publications, two private clubs on the Island are attempting to recruit new members and are moving to a semi-private status. Another example of a different business model was re-vealed to me by a recent phone conversation I had with a golfer who is a member of a local com-munity where the developer is preparing to turn the golf course over to the members. Because property owners are not required to support all of the amenities, the golf club only has 142 mem-bers, a number that cannot support private ownership. It appears the economic downturn in 2008 was the catalyst to drive many clubs into financial diffi-culties. Home prices dropped dramatically, equities were in free fall and many club members found themselves with less discretionary income and jettisoned memberships in record numbers. While it is true we were not immune from the impact of the recession, we found ourselves in a better position due to the strategic decisions made by previous Boards. Our business model based on equity ownership, low debt load, commitment to keeping adequate reserves and certifi-cate income funding capital improvements allowed us to weather the storm. At our peak we had 22 properties in delinquency. At this moment, we have 9 properties in arrears. Additionally, while other private communities and golf clubs have struggled to maintain sustain-able membership numbers, we have seen consistent interest in Moss Creek by discriminating home buyers. Over the last 5 years, we have experienced 358 property transfers enabling us to maintain our capital improvement fund at adequate levels. While it has been documented golf rounds per year have declined nationally, it should not be interpreted that every club will suffer equally in this phenomenon. As a matter of fact, our play has remained consistent at over 45,000 rounds per year. Additionally, our Golf Club handicap roster has remained well over 625 members each year. There are multiple reasons for this consistent performance. Heidi and her staff recognized trends in golf require creative and flexible programs to ensure members of all playing abilities are wel-come. Along with first class private instruction, programs such as Golf 101 for Women, the An-nual Golf & Tennis Junior Camp, Play with the Pro, Battle at the Creek, Three Hole Learn & Play, Skills Contests, and Fitting & Demo Days are all offered to promote the game. The professional staff works diligently to provide a fun and welcoming environment to all members.

O’fishially Awesome June

While many courses have not been creative in their offerings, Heidi and her staff created an abundance of individual and team events including stroke play, match play and fun tournaments for men, women and mixed players. The Ladies Nine group has 9 events including weekly play, couples tournaments and exchange days. WGA 18 hole members enjoy 15 sponsored events while the Men have the opportunity to participate in 9 sanctioned tournaments. All three categories conduct Club Champion-ships. Both Men’s and Women’s Member Guest tournaments received rave reviews from members and their guests. In addi-tion, the professional staff conducts multiple mixed events including the monthly Twilight tournaments that quickly fill to capacity. Encouraging Members to ‘Play it Forward’ and the addition of the Advantage Tees have been successful in allowing members an opportunity to enjoy a playing experience matching their ability. The Advantage Tees also help Junior members learn the game without being frustrated by an unreasonably long course. In a recent McGladrey consulting firm study, it was predicted the successful club community will be a “sports center surrounded by a golf course…with casual dining and quality service.” The study further stated “you do not need every amenity but what you have should be as close to the best as possible.” Understanding this reality, we have made a commitment to stay relevant by adding the fitness and pool complex; improving our marina and adding kayak storage; upgrading our tennis center; adding a dog park; renovating our golf courses and reorienting Bostwick Point Park. All with the intention of making the member experience more diverse and enjoyable. The industry has recognized the need to create golfers early in life. Programs like PGA Junior League Golf (PGAJLG), Pitch, Chip & Putt and the First Tee, enable young boys and girls the opportunity to learn a wonderful game and develop life skills along the way. The professional staff currently coaches one of the seven PGAJLG teams in the Hilton Head Island Junior Golf Association. So, I think the future of golf is bright for those who understand the dynamics of the market and take the necessary steps to ensure its future.

Congratulations to the following employees who have been nominated for going over and above their job duties in the month of June:

Five nominees will be awarded gift cards chosen from a random draw-ing and the others will receive a box of Swedish Fish. Nomination cards are located at the reception desks at the Fitness Center, Tennis Center, Golf Shop, Clubhouse, and Administration.

Faye Barnard – Receptionist

Susan Brown – Administrative Assistant (2)

Kelly Clements – Administrative Assistant

Josh Daw – Outside Golf Attendant

Rueben Gadson – Equipment Operator

Joe Girolamo – Facilities Maintenance Technician

Bobby Noble – Outside Golf Attendant

Treavor Robinson - Server

Melissa Sheire – Communications Coordinator

Crystal Smith – Dining Captain

Carl Woods – Facilities Maintenance Technician (2)

Heidi Wright-Tennyson – Director of Golf

Barbara Youmans – Security Lieutenant

Megan Zsigovits – Fitness Administrative Assistant (2)

Congratulations to Gary Williams, whose name was drawn for the quarterly $50 Target gift card.

Pedestrian Safety

With Moss Creek being a very active Community, it is very important for bicyclists to use caution when passing walkers. When

passing a pedestrian, please use your bell and/or verbally announce your intention to go

around someone walking.

Thank you!

2015 Board Candidates The Nominating Committee has selected the following candidates for this year’s MCOA Board election. Six nominees will be on the ballot as candidates for the three vacancies on the 2016 Board of Directors: Peter Asmuth, Gerard Gardner, Doug Hill, Tony Karnas, Gary Moore and Paul Shea. The Committee spent a significant amount of time contacting potential candidates and subsequently interviewed those Members interested in pursuing a position on the Board.

The Committee based candidate selection on a number of factors including background, involvement in Moss Creek activities and committees, and length of time living in Moss Creek. Additionally, another important factor was the willingness to commit the time necessary to perform Board duties.

This year’s Nominating Committee Members: Dave Neff, Chair; George Barnes; Joy Gibbons; Peter Halsey; Jeffrie Natale; Bob Rennicks and Steve Strelcheck express their appreciation to all the candidates who participated this year.

It also should be noted that Article IV, Section 1 of our By-Laws allows additional nominations to be made by petition to the Nominating Committee and signed by 50 or more voting Members of the Association. Petitions must be filed with the Nominat-ing Committee as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday July 14, 2015.

A “Meet the Candidates” Membership meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22 at 4:00 pm at the Clubhouse. Each candidate will have the opportunity to address the audience followed by a short question and answer period.

Results will be announced at the MCOA Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 4:00 pm. Those elected will take office on January 1, 2016. The three positions to be filled are currently held by Peter Carlson, Jerry Coghlan and Chuck Eberly.

Paul Shea

39 Royal Pointe Drive After 30 years in Hingham, MA, raising three children, my wife Kate and I moved to the Golf Club at Indigo Run on Hilton Head 10 years ago. We have owned property in Moss Creek for several years before moving here permanently 2 years ago. We have watched as Moss Creek insured its financial stability and, most importantly, its status as a private community with excellent management and an

active Board of Directors. We love the beauty, amenities and especially the welcoming and warm commu-nity at Moss Creek.

I have a business management background with a BA from Bryant University in Rhode Island. After seven years in Federal law enforcement as a U.S. Postal Inspector in New York City and Boston, I was chosen for the Postal Service Executive Program where I held District Director jobs in Finance and Mar-keting. My final position was the Regional Director of Operations for the Northeast Area (New England and New York State) responsible for 72,000 employees with a budget of over $500 million.

I served on various boards as a labor/management advocate as well as enjoy community work on youth baseball and basketball boards.

My relevant board experience is three years as president of the board at Waveland Condominiums in Hull, MA, and as a board member at Indigo Run specializing in security issues. I am currently serving on the Architectural Review Board at Moss Creek.

In our 10 years on Hilton Head, I have been a volunteer for the Hertitage Golf Tournament, Second Help-ings, Habitat for Humanity as well as the Moss Creek Adopt a Highway Maintenance Program.

We love life at Moss Creek. Kayaking, golf and using the fitness center are priorities, and we walk many miles a week with our dog, Bogey. I also belong to the Senior Men’s Golf Association. I would welcome the opportunity to continue the responsible and foresighted management policies that make our commu-nity such a wonderful place to live. We do face challenges in the years ahead and I hope to participate in meeting them.

Peter Asmuth

24 Spartina Point

My name is Peter Asmuth and I hope to represent your interests and concerns on the Board. I was born and raised in Neenah, Wisconsin, and first visited Hilton Head in 1974. My dad fell in love with the island and bought a home here in 1976, and my family and I have been coming here ever since. It was our dream to retire here, and dreams do come

true! We bought our home on Spartina Drive in 2013 and are now full time residents. I fell in love with the Lowcountry in 1974 while building cooling towers for 2 years in Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina. I met my wife in 1976 and we have been married since then with 3 children. We real-ized that a life on the road wasn’t the way to raise a family, so in 1977 we moved to Santa Rosa, Califor-nia, where my wife was from. I worked residential construction as the job site superintendent on two major condominium projects of 180 and 40 units. In 1980 I took the opportunity to buy a resort in the Oregon Cascades with 16 cabins, a lodge with a restaurant and store, a marina with a bait and tackle shop, ma-rine fuel, boat rentals, and moorage for 50+ boats. It was a beautiful experience for our family, but we sold in 1985 to enable our children to attend better quality schools. (Our son and daughter both graduated from Notre Dame, and my son got his MBA from Duke.)

In 1988, I started work at Serenity Lane, an adult substance abuse treatment center in Eugene, Oregon. I was an inpatient and outpatient counselor, an employer services representative, Admission’s Director, Clinical Director, and last 8 years as CEO. Our organization was a not for profit, but we operated on a fee for service basis and took no grants or public money. Our annual revenue was approximately 13 million, serving approximately 3000 patients a year with a staff of 160+.

My educational background includes a college prep boarding high school called Campion ran by the Jesu-its. College included a B.A. in sociology from St. Norbert College in DePere, Wisconsin, a Masters in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon, and completed the coursework for an MBA from Northwest Christian University.

My community service started with working in the not-for-profit sector for 26 years, served for approxi-mately 10 years as the Treasurer for the Oregon Association of Addiction Professionals Board, 2 years on the Board of O’Hara Catholic School, and 2 years on the Board of Shadow Hills Country Club.

At Moss Creek, I am the V.P. of the Boat Owners Association, and a member of the Bostwick Recreation Sub-Committee of the MCOA. I am also a volunteer skipper for the Dolphin Project surveys. My activities and interests here include inshore fishing/boating, working out with my wife at Bostwick, playing golf, rid-ing our bikes, walking our Scottish Terrier, Watson, woodworking, and meeting new friends here at Moss Creek. I believe my education and experience as a business owner (the resort), a business leader (CEO of Se-renity Lane), and experience in commercial and residential construction bring a host of relevant skills to the Board. I want to serve on the Board because this is our home and I care about the financial future of our community. I enjoy being of service and pledge to represent you and your interests in the decision processes of the Board.

Gerard Gardner

8 Black Mink Lane

We discovered Moss Creek in 1999 through my parents, Ken and Maureen Gardner who became residents in 1999 and happily remain so. Kristi and I became members in 2001 and full time residents in 2010. We enjoyed va-cationing here so much we decided to stay; Moss Creek is an extraordinary place.

Moss Creek features a strong community of clubs and neighborhoods, a diverse high-quality amenity port-folio, a strong financial position, strong effective governance as well as a beautiful setting. This combi-nation is the primary attraction to existing and future homeowners, and the board’s main function is to sus-tain this balance and respond to the needs of the membership. The board’s decision-making role and responsibilities are multi-faceted. It must a) communicate clearly with the membership and future homeowners as to the state of MC today and tomorrow, b) understand the financing needs and limitations of MC. It must ensure we are getting good value for our money spent, c) enforce the governing documents of MC, d) assess the needs of the community as members, employ-ers and homeowners, e) gather information from the set of committees designated to support the board as well as from the membership at large, f) be guided by discipline and information systems that allow our governance to transition effectively. I would embrace the opportunity to join the board, and build on the substantial efforts of those who have previously served to allow this legacy to continue and deepen. Kristi and I are active participants in the community. Golf is my main activity here, but I can just as easily be found running the leisure trails or up in the fitness center. Currently I am serving on the MC Long Range Planning committee and last year served on the MC Finance committee. Kristi serves on the MC ambassador program, plays tennis, but a bridge table is where you will likely find her. My business life prior to Moss Creek was in investment banking ending in 2012 as a Managing Director for UBS Securities. My specialty was macro economic and cross-market analysis. I have travelled exten-sively in Europe, the Middle East and Asia meeting fund managers, policy makers and central bank re-serve managers. We lived in the New York Metro Area and London, England. We have two children; our daughter Leah is getting married this fall and resides in Raleigh, North Caro-lina, and our son Clay is in his final year at the College of Charleston. Kristi and I will celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary this year. My educational background includes a BSEE from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a MBA from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.

Doug Hill

7 Oketee Court I spent the first twenty-two years of my life in Vermont where I at-tended local schools. I graduated in 1965 from Norwich University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. After ten months employed by the California Division of Highways in Los Angeles, I en-tered the US Army Corps of Engineers as a commissioned officer.

During the Vietnam conflict I served fourteen months overseas in the Republic of Korea in an Engineer Construction Battalion. During that time I was the Commanding Officer of a Construction Company up-grading roads and bridges in the Korean DMZ. Following my Army tour of duty, I married my wife Betsy in 1968 and settled in Ellington, Connecticut. We lived in that town for forty-four years raising our three children, before moving to Moss Creek in 2012. In the town of Ellington I volunteered and served on various boards and commissions for thirty years. That service included eight years on the Water Pollution Control Authority, fourteen years on the Planning and Zoning Commission and eight years on the Board of Selectmen. All elected and appointed positions on town boards and commissions were unpaid. My professional career was spent working for a government agency, construction firms and consulting firms. The Metropolitan District Commission, Hartford CT’s Water and Sewer Agency, employed me for ten years as a Resident Engineer and Construction Division Manager. After moving into the private sec-tor, I was involved in the installation of water and sewer pipelines and the construction of water and waste-water facilities as the Project Manager for Utility Construction firms. As a Consulting Engineer I was a Resident Engineer responsible for quality control and management of those types of projects. I worked in this industry for thirty plus years. During the remainder of my career I was engaged in highway and bridge construction as a Resident Liaison Engineer on an interstate highway project for HNTB Corp., a major consulting firm. I am a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Connecticut (Retired). Moss Creek is now our full time home. Betsy and I actively enjoy golf, clubhouse activities including Trivia, and Monday Night Grillers. I have been involved in the Moss Creek Adopt-a-Highway Program since moving here. I have also marshaled the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament for the past two years. I was asked to volunteer on the Water Oak Utility Committee and I am serving my second year on that com-mittee. Betsy and I thoroughly enjoy Moss Creek and the many new friends we have made here. I believe in ‘giving back’ to the community in any way that my background fits well with volunteer service to Moss Creek.

Anthony Karnas (Tony)

21 Cedar Lane

I was born and raised in Bloomfield, NJ. I attended Rutgers University and graduated with Bachelors’ degrees in Science and Pharmacy. In High School I had joined the Navy Reserve, so was called on active duty follow-ing college graduation without the benefit of completing my pharmacy li-

censure which required another year of post-graduate internship. In the Navy I received a Master’s Degree in Computer Systems Management from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, and specialized in Manpower, Personnel and Training systems as well as the Life Cycle Management of Combat Systems Software.

I subsequently joined a startup firm in Alexandria, VA – AmerInd, Inc. I grew my project team into a number of teams constituting the Technology Application Division and reached 175 associates and over $14 million in revenue. Ultimately I became the Executive Vice President for Corporate Resources, taking on additional responsibility for Contracts, Security, Administration & Facilities, Human Resources and the MIS Depart-ment. I became a minority shareholder and held a position on the company’s Board of Directors. I served on the Professional Services Council, a broadly based consortium of corporations involved with government contracts. After 18 years, the company was sold and re-sold, ultimately becoming part of General Dynam-ics.

I married my wife Claire of 43 years, also from Bloomfield, and we have two spectacular daughters, Joy and Colleen. We are blessed with 7 grandchildren and each year look forward to Moss Creek’s Fourth of July activities to spend time here with them. Since arriving at Moss Creek just about four years ago, we have been extremely active with golf, tennis (ask George), kayaking, bicycling, bowling, Euchre, Trivia, Book Clubs, and various dining experiences. I am currently the Captain of the Moss Creek Golf Island Interclub, coming off a first place finish for the 2014/2015 season. I have volunteered as a Marshall now for four years in the Heritage Golf Classic and was co-captain of hole #3 this past year. I serve on the Moss Creek Water Oak Utility Committee. My wife and I have been active in charitable endeavors including St Jude’s, and lo-cally, Moss Creek Marines fundraiser, Susan G Komen, the Waddell Mariculture Center, Bluffton self-help and others. My next desire is to give back to our community as a Board Member and ensure that I do every-thing possible to maintain, grow and care for the community that has now become our lifestyle.

Gary Moore

13 Saw Timber Drive

I grew up in Iowa before heading off to Nebraska for my undergraduate and gradu-ate education, majoring in economics (Nebraska Wesleyan University and the Uni-versity of Nebraska-Lincoln, respectively). I also served in the Nebraska and New York National Guards from 1970-76.

My career in higher education as a professor, dean, director of strategic planning, chief academic officer and provost spanned four decades, five institutions (SUNY-Geneseo, Lamar University, Jacksonville Uni-versity, UAE University and the Institute for Applied Technology) and two countries (U.S. and U.A.E.). In addition to teaching, my administrative responsibilities have included marketing/fund-raising, budgeting, human resources and strategic planning. I also met my spouse, Annemarie Neubecker, while in western New York and we married in 1988. We have one son and two young grandsons who reside in Arlington, Virginia. While we are primarily retired, Annemarie and I continue to maintain a part-time educational con-sulting practice.

We fell in love with the ambience of Moss Creek while looking for a Hilton Head retirement home in 2010, and moved here in October of that year. Annemarie and I are very active in tennis and numerous club-house activities. In the latter capacity, we are co-organizers of the 2015-16 Devil’s Elbow Supper Club events with two other couples. In addition, I currently serve or have served on the MC Tennis Club Board and the MCOA Nominating, Marketing, Long Range Planning and Community Pride Committees.

One of the many attractions of Moss Creek is its effective member ownership model. For this to work, it is vitally important that residents step forward to contribute to the overall governance of the community. I believe that I have some skills, aptitudes and experiences that may be useful in this regard, and I certainly have the interest and commitment. It would be my privilege to serve this beautiful community if elected.

John Miller

General Manager

If you are active in tennis at Moss Creek you have likely already heard the exciting news about the recent recognition we re-ceived from the United States Tennis Association (USTA). In mid-June we were notified that the Moss Creek Tennis Center is one of 13 tennis facilities in the U.S. honored for excellence as a 2015 USTA Facility Award Winner. We are one of only six private facilities receiving this honor. A special note of thanks is due to our Tennis Professional, Tom Ruth, who recognized the opportunity and crafted the application for the award. The following is an excerpt from a USTA press release announcing the award:

“Great tennis facilities like the Moss Creek Tennis Center help us to grow the game at the grass-roots level, and we are proud to recognize them for their ongoing impact on the sport of tennis,” said Kurt Kamperman, Chief Executive, Community Tennis, USTA. “The Moss Creek Tennis Center has embraced many of our tennis initiatives and kept the sport at the forefront of their community each year.”

Speaking of our award-winning Tennis Facility, work is well underway on the addition and renovation project that will make the facility even better. Things started a little slow, as many tennis players noticed, but the contractor is making good progress and we are expecting to have the project complete by early September as originally planned. The addition on the parking lot side is taking shape, and the foundation for the deck additions are in place and framing for the decks should begin soon. We did dis-cover a termite problem during the demolition work. Fortunately, the damage isn’t too bad and we can make the necessary repairs as we proceed with the project. The temporary office space isn’t great, but Barbara, Sally and Tom are making the best of it. We tried to get a portable privy with more comforts than the basic version, but the upgraded units that we found were ridiculously expensive. We do have a golf cart available for transport to the restrooms at the Clubhouse.

A lot has been accomplished on the Bostwick Point Park project over the past two months. The removal and realignment of the pavement was completed immediately following Memorial Day as planned. The Bermuda grass is planted throughout the park, and is being watered around the clock. The sprinkler heads are set in a few feet from the pavement to avoid damage when vehicles drive over the grass, and with that location we need to run the heads 360 degrees if we are going to water the grass along the edge of the road, which is essential during grow-in. I know this has been an annoyance for some of you when you drive through the area and the water hits your vehicle. We did adjust a few sprinkler heads along Cedar Lane to lessen the overspray along that section of road, and we will be able to reduce the frequency of the irrigation before too much longer, so please bear with us for the next few weeks. Work is complete on installation of the berm and plant materials that will encir-cle the dog area. We still need to install the fence, gates and amenity items, which we will do over the next couple of months. Finally, we plan to widen the roadway along the west side of the park so that the pavement width is more uniform as you ap-proach the park area from Moss Creek Drive.

The renovation project on the North Golf Course is also proceeding according to plan, and most of the construction work is now complete. The new greens on holes #3 and #4 are complete, including the retaining wall on the front of #4 green. The other greens have all been stripped of the old grass, prepped for the new grass, and reshaped according to golf course archi-tect’s design. The Champion Bermuda grass was planted on the greens last week. The fairways have all been planted with Celebration Bermuda grass. We have been doing some other work on the North Course as well, including some drainage improvements. I encourage you to check out a fun video on the project that Assistant Golf Professional Tracy Schooler cre-ated that is posted on our website.

In July we will be renovating some of the sand bunkers on the North Course, using a relatively new lining and drainage system called Better Billy Bunkers. This system is designed to improve drainage and reduce contamination of the sand. Other golf courses that have installed this system have experienced a significant reduction in bunker wash outs during heavy storms, and they report that the quality of the sand and playability of the bunkers is much better. We are trying this new system on a few bunkers as a test to see if we want to use this bunker system when we replace the sand in the bunkers on both courses, which will need to be done in the relatively near future.

The projects on the North Course and at Bostwick Point Park necessitate a heavy amount of irrigation in order to grow in the new grasses. Since we planted the greens late last week we have had to water them for a short duration every 30 minutes during the daylight hours. The fairways and Bostwick Point Park are being watered every hour around the clock. This amount of irrigation will decrease as the grasses get established, but will continue to be heavy for the next several weeks. With the dry weather we have experienced in recent weeks our irrigation pond was getting a little low. In order to conserve water we re-duced irrigation in some areas, such as the driving range and the roughs on the South Course. As a result, the grass in some areas has gone dormant, but will rejuvenate when we begin to water the areas again. We have also arranged to get treated water from Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer to supplement our on-site supply for irrigation.

Have a wonderful and safe Fourth of July!

Community News

Mitchell Wilkerson

Director of Golf Maintenance

The renovation work on the North is in full swing. The fairways and greens are in the “grow-in” stage. You will see a lot of watering and fertilizing to help push the grass growth over the next few weeks. We also started the bunker work on #9 North Fairway, this work should be completed by the time this arti-cle is out. Wildflower gardens on #17 South and #12 North have shown some great colors this year, and by chance, two honey bee nests have formed in hollows of trees located near the site on #17 South. We have put up notices to direct people to stay clear of the area. The hives are going strong!

Grounds & Golf Course News

Questions & Answers about BEES

Q. How many honeybees are needed to make 1/2 tsp. of honey? A. It takes about 10,000 worker bees to gather one pound of honey. So, calculating based on this, it will take

about 180 bees to make half a teaspoon of honey. Q. How long will a bee live if it can’t get into its hive? A. It’s unlikely that the bee would be accepted into a new community. The lifespan of a honeybee is only a

few weeks, and shorter if the bee is unable to find food. And if it’s a drone, it cannot survive outside the hive; it’s not equipped to find food.

Q. What do honey bees use to make the bee hive? A. The internal structure of a bee hive is made of wax, a liquid secreted from the underside of the worker

bees’ abdomens. And the bees use their legs to shape this wax into the hexagonal cells of honeycomb. Beekeepers provide modern frames for bees to build their beehives. In more natural habitat, bees make the external covering out of straw, plants, trees, and mud.

Q. How do bees help the environment? A. Honeybees are perhaps the most important pollinator in the agricultural industry. By using honeybees as

pollinators, crop yields can be increased by as much as 300%. In addition to the benefits that honeybees provide to the agricultural industry, they also provide similar pollination services to wild plants and flowers. Many of our trees benefit from the pollination of honeybees, which help to preserve and spread our natural greenery. To remove the bees from the environment would mean the demise of many species of flowers and plants which in turn would have a negative impact on the animal species that depend on those plants for survival. Loss of honeybees would mean the collapse of the natural ecosystem.

Heidi Wright-Tennyson

Director of Golf

Golf Corner

I hope everyone’s summer is off to a great start! The pro-fessional staff is enjoying our off-campus day trips with the Members on Tuesdays and look forward to more through-out the renovations of the North Course. We have been busy with junior programs and preparing for the Annual Golf & Tennis Camp. Please note, the Driving Range will be closed for Junior Golf Camp during the following times: Wednesday, July 1st and Friday, July 3rd from 9:00am to 12:30pm and from 2:00 to 3:30pm. We will be using the range during these hours to set up a short course and other games for the juniors since only one course is open for play. Take advantage of getting your junior golfers introduced to the wonderful game of golf. Wednesdays from 9:00-10:00am we offer a Kid’s Klub for juniors ages 5 to 10. Thursdays we have a Junior Clinic from 10:00-11:00am for juniors ages 8 to 18. Each session is $10.00 per junior and sign-up sheets are available in the Golf Shop. Please note, Wednesday and Thursday sessions will not be held July 1st and 2nd due to the Annual Golf & Tennis Camp. Your juniors are more than welcome to bring friends with them to these programs! Congratulations to staff member, Isaac Gatewood. Isaac accepted an assistant professional position at Mill River Country Club in Stratford, CT. He is very excited about this new position. Isaac was a terrific staff member and al-though we are very sad to see him leave our team, we wish him all the best as he progresses through his career. Just a reminder the Summer Private Club Reciprocal Pro-gram is in full swing. This program is available to all Activ-ity Fee Members and reservations must be made by the Professional Staff. CLICK HERE for a complete roster of courses, fees and aerification schedules.

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Saturday, July 4th

Labor Day Mixed Member-Member Monday, September 7th

Twilight Golf

Friday, September 18th

Ladies Nine Fall Colors Thursday, October 1st

Couples Championship

Sat., October 3rd & Sun., October 4th

Host LWGA Monday, October 5th

Mixed Member-Guest

Thurs., October 8th—Sat., October 10th

Ladies Day Match Play Practice WGA Qualify for Championship Flight

Wednesday, October 14th

Men’s Club Championship Flight Qualifying Friday, October 16th

Men’s Club Championship Round One

Saturday, October 17th

Men’s Club Championship Round Two Sunday, October 18th

WGA Club Championship Round One

Tuesday, October 20th

WGA Club Championship Round Two Wednesday, October 21st

WGA Club Championship Finals

Friday, October 23rd

Tom Ruth

Director of Tennis

Moss Creek Tennis Center Named a 2015 USTA Outstanding Tennis Facility As we continue to renovate the existing tennis center, Moss Creek is one of 6 private clubs in the country named an Outstanding Tennis Facility. The criteria for the award is “overall layout and adaptation to site; excellence of court surface and lights; ease of maintenance; accommodations: players, spectators, press/officials; aesthetics: graphics, use of signs, landscaping, etc.; ameni-ties: casual seating for spectators, food services and social area; and programs supporting the USTA and growth of the game.” A big thank you goes out to everyone that has supported the tennis program at Moss Creek throughout the years and congratulations on making Moss Creek one of the best tennis facilities in the country. Without the great tennis community, tennis boards (present and past), and support from the MCOA Boards, this recognition would not have been possible. Again, I just want to congratulate all of the Membership at Moss Creek for this great award!

65 and Over 7.5 Team League Champions Congratulations are in order for the Men’s 7.5 65 and Over team. They were able to complete the local league season with an undefeated record. This also means, the team has qualified to participate in the Combo State Championships, which will take place right here on Hilton Head Island in early October. Congratulations to Captain Chatts Zeletes and the rest of the team. 2015 Club Championships The 2015 Club Championships are right around corner. There will be several flights for all different levels. Be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss a single week of action. This year, the Mixed Doubles Club Championships will run from Sept. 14-19. The Men’s and Women’s Doubles Club Championships will be Sept. 21-26. The final event will be the Singles Club Championships starting Sept. 28 and ending Oct. 3. Sign-up sheets will be available in ForeTees starting in August. ForeTees We have made the full transition to the ForeTees system. With this application you are able to book court times, sign-up for events, sign-up for clinics, and book lessons. If you need any help accessing the system, please contact the Tennis Center and we can help you use this great system.

Tennis News

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Tennis Tip: The Slice

Unlike in golf, on the tennis court, we actually want all of our players to develop a nice slice. The benefit of the slice is it keeps the ball low and allows the ball to slide through the court. This can be especially effective as we are approaching the net. The low ball will force our opponents to hit the ball up in order to clear the net, which in return many times will give us an easier volley to put away at the net. Sometimes, hitting the slice can be diffi-cult, as we all have heard for years that we want a nice low to high swing. With the slice, it is actually different, we want a nice high to low knifing motion through the ball. By developing a good slice, we can work it into a drop shot, and also help us with our volleys as we should be using the same grip for both shots. Next time you are on the courts, try a nice high to low knifing action to keep the ball down and sliding back through the court.

Fitness & Pool News

Complimentary Pool Games Join us Wednesdays from 1:00—2:00pm

Please call ahead (836-6160) if you plan to attend the July 15 or August 12 sessions,

so we are able to prepare the games and have enough materials for everyone.

Summer’s heat sure arrived early in the Lowcountry! MCOA pools have been busy with lots of activity. We are cur-rently accepting registration for our Session 2 group swimming lessons. The group swim lessons will be held from July 7 through July 23. We are also offering private swim lessons by appointment only. Please call the fitness center for additional information. I would like to remind everyone that glass containers and/or cookware is prohib-ited at the pool. This includes glass wine bottles. Plastic Tervis Tumblers as well as plastic carafes for bottles work well at the pool. We strive to have the cleanest pools in the area. All of the pools are serviced daily and the pool chemicals are monitored three times a day. Members and guests we need your help. Please have young children visit the lavatory before entering the pools and any child who is non-toilet trained and incontinent individuals must wear swim diapers and a tight fitting protective vinyl cover in all pools. We look forward to a seeing everyone enjoy our beautiful pool facility.

Welcome Back to Fitness Join us for our next Welcome Back to Fitness program on Thursday, July 16th at 2:00 p.m. or Wednesday, July 29 at 1:00 p.m. The Welcome Back to Fitness program consists of a complementary guided tour of the fitness center by a certified personal trainer. We will be demonstrating how to use all the cardiovascular and strength ma-chines correctly and providing tips on how to maximize your time and effort spent in the gym to increase your me-tabolism and muscular strength. Please call the fitness center to make a reservation. We will be limiting each clinic to 10 members. Please note these tours will be informational but reviewing basic exercises. We will be happy to schedule a private personal training session for those members seeking guidance on a specific conditioning pro-gram.

Myofascial Release Clinic Join Sharon McDonnell, Director of Fitness for a special How to Stretch Using the Myofascial Release Clinic on Thursday, July 9 at 1:00 p.m. Myofascial Release is a specialized stretching technique used to release tension and realign the body. The word myofascial is derived from the Latin word “myo” meaning muscle, and “fascia” for band. Fascia surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve and organ in the body. Poor posture, physical injuries, and vari-ous illnesses can throw the body out of alignment and cause the intricate web of the body’s fascia to become re-stricted. When muscle fibers are injured, the fascia that surrounds muscles become short and tight. Over time these adhesions can limit the range of motion within a joint and cause pain and numbness throughout the body. Learn how to use the gym stick, foam roller, and therapy fit balls to stretch. The cost of the clinic is $15.00, which includes an exercise booklet. Each clinic is limited to 10 participants. Please stop by or call the Fitness Center to reserve your spot in class.

Sharon McDonnell

Fitness Center Director

The Fitness Center will be open on Saturday, July 4th from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

No classes will be held on the July 4th holiday.

Jim O’Connor

Clubhouse Manager

Clubhouse News

Well, since June’s temperatures have been hovering near the 100’s I cant wait to see what July brings us. The stifling tem-peratures have not kept our members from enjoying our club-house and pool facilities. From the Chef Dinner in the begin-ning of the month to the always popular Trivia Night, and It’s your Birthday Celebration, as well as a wonderful Father’s Day crowd and the always well attended Friday night dinner, the Club has seen a tremendous flurry of activity. Let me take this opportunity to talk about the exciting changes in Friday night dinner. In an effort to better serve the Mem-bers on our most popular night, we made some subtle but effective changes. We began taking reservations in the Grill Room starting in June. What this does is allow Members to reserve tables in one of our most popular rooms, if they would like a more casual dining experience. We have also changed the maximum number of Members to a table. Most people do not realize that large tables take longer to execute out of the kitchen, which is one of the reasons most restaurants will not take anything larger than an 8 person party on busy nights, and most of the time you will see in the fine print parties more than 6 will be one check, to help the servers out. You can always bring in parties of 12 but we will need to split you into two tables so that everyone that dines that night has a great restaurant experience. Changing gears, I would like to talk about the wonderful events that are lined up for July. To start things off, Chef Lenny will be doing his annual Cooking Demo on the Veran-dah on July 1st. He will be showing our Members how to pre-pare grilled portabella salad, coffee rubbed ribeye and a shrimp chilled gazpacho. This is an opportunity to learn from the master and to ask any questions you may have about cooking. The next night we will be hosting all the Junior Campers and families to a night of awards, pizza and fun. Friday night will be as busy as always with dinner at the Club and then Saturday we have our Annual Independence Day Celebration at Bostwick. Please come out as we will be hav-ing our always popular mega waterslides, food and entertain-ment starting at 11:30am. Thank you all that make this time of year truly special for us who work for Moss Creek. It is always a treat to see the fami-lies that make an annual pilgrimage to Moss Creek to spend time with us over the summer.

Children’s Art Class & Lunch with Instructor from Wine & Design

Join us for an art lesson and lunch at the Bostwick on Tuesday, July 21st from Noon to 2pm. Lunch will be cheese pizza, fruit, beverages, and a yummy snack. The cost is $25 per child and is limited to children 5-16. Children 4 years of age are welcome with an adult. Everyone will be taking home their canvas. Contact Melissa at 836-6121 or msheire@mosscreek-hiltonhead.com by Tuesday, July 14th at 5pm.

Adult Art Class with Wine &

Hors d 'Oeuvres with Instructor from Wine & Design

Do you like to paint? Do you like to drink wine? If you answered yes, then this is the event for you. An instructor from Wine & Design will be instructing a Lowcountry canvas on Saturday, August 15th from 4-6pm. The cost is $35 per person and is limited to 20 people. Chef Lenny will be preparing delicious hors d ‘oeuvres and each attendee gets 2 tickets for wine or beer. Contact Melissa at 836-6121 or msheire@mosscreek-hiltonhead.com by Friday, August 14th at 5pm.

Lenny Giarratano

Executive Chef

`tÜ~ çÉâÜ VtÄxÇwtÜ Summertime Sizzlin’ w /Chef Lenny

Wednesday, July 1st 6:00pm / Verandah

Pizza & Camp Awards Thursday, July 2nd

5:30pm

Sunset Guided Kayak Trip Friday, July 3rd 6:00—8:00pm

4th of July Celebration at Bostwick Saturday, July 4th / 11:30am—2:00pm

BINGO!

Thursday, July 9th 6:00pm

HH Island Timeline Brunch

Tuesday, July 14th 9:00—10:30am

Evening Entertainment at Pool

Saturday, July 18th 6:00—9:00pm

Children’s Art Class & Lunch

Tuesday, July 21st 12:00—2:00pm

“It’s Your Birthday” Buffet

Thursday, July 30th 5:30—7:30pm

Ponies & Popsicles

Sunday, August 2nd / 6:00pm

Evening Entertainment at the Pool Saturday, August 8th

6:00—9:00pm

Friends with Feathers Seminar Tuesday, August 11th

6:00—7:00pm

Our feature recipe this month can be served as a salad, a side dish, or as part of an entrée in tandem with a piece of grilled or baked local fish such as red drum, black drum, cobia, or any good firm fish fillet. Wine pairing won’t be easy, but if you must you can start with the cleanest New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc you can find. Both Heirloom tomatoes and sweet (if not Vidalia) onions are read-ily available right now through local farmers markets. Enjoy this seasonal treat!

Clubhouse News

Heirloom Tomato & Vidalia Onion salad • 1 pound heirloom tomatoes—cut in wedges • 1 Vidalia onion—thin julienned • 1 cucumber—cut in half moons • 12 leaves fresh basil—ripped by hand • Zest of 1 lemon • Juice of 2 lemons • Sea salt and coarse ground pepper to taste • 1 tsp. sugar • 2 oz. extra virgin olive oil 1. Toss ingredients together and let marinate for up to 4 hours 2. Serve chilled

Management Team

Member Services

Hours of Operation

John Miller General Manager 836-6114

Suzanna Johnston Asst. to General Manager 836-6116

Payman Shamlou Controller 836-6102 Randy Connelly Chief of Security 836-6151 Jim O’Connor Clubhouse Manager 837-2234 Lenny Giarratano Executive Chef 837-2230

Heidi Wright-Tennyson Director of Golf 837-2231

Tom Ruth Director of Tennis 836-6131 Sharon McDonnell Fitness Director 836-6160 Pinckney Crosby Facility Maintenance Manager 836-6139 Mitchell Wilkerson Golf Superintendent 836-6136

Linda Klingman Human Resources 836-6101

Roger Ward Water Oak Utility Manager 836-6141

Gate Passes Security 837-2220 Dinner Reservations Chelsea Lavender 837-2230 Member Banquets Jim O’Connor 837-2234 Certificate/ARB/Marina Susan Brown 836-6112 Fax/Copies/Notary Faye Barnard 836-6113 Member Services/Publications Melissa Sheire 836-6121 Lot Maintenance Kelly Clements 836-6108

Statement Inquiries Nancy Aiken 836-6109

Administration Office Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm Clubhouse Bar Tuesday 11:30am - 5:00pm Wednesday - Sunday 11:30am - 9:00pm Grill Room Dining Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday 11:30am - 5:00pm Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday 5:30pm - 8:30pm A la Carte Dining Breakfast: Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: Casual Wednesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm Thursday Theme / Special Events 5:30pm - 7:30pm Friday 5:30pm - 8:30pm Sunday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Golf Pro Shop Daily 7:30am - 5:00pm Tennis Center Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm 2:00pm - 6:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm Fitness Center Monday - Friday 6:00am - 7:00pm Saturday 7:00am - 4:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 2:00pm Mackay’s Grill Monday—Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm Friday—Sunday 11:00am - 8:00pm

Moss Creek 2015

Independence Celebration

Saturday, July 4, 2015

11:30am—Opening with the National Anthem (Performed by Cameron Overton—

Mr. and Mrs. Overton’s granddaughter) Prizes for Most Patriotic Child, Pet, and Family

Free Activities

27ft. Water Slide NEW!!! Toddler Water Slide & Bounce House Combo

Spin Art Face Painting & Patriotic Tattoo Station

DJ Entertainment from 11:30am—2:00pm

We will have red, white, and blue snow cones for purchase.

Menu from 11:30am—2:00pm

2 BBQ Sliders / 2 Burger Sliders / or 1 of each OR 1 Quarter Pound Beef Hot Dog with choice of

one of the following: Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Watermelon or Chips $7.00 Inclusive (all entrees include a cookie) Soda, Water, and Beer will be available

Mackay’s Grill will be offering a special patriotic

menu throughout the day.

Contact Member Services at

836-6121 or msheire@mosscreek-hiltonhead.com

if you are planning on attending.

Due to the Bostwick Park renovation, we will be unable to have the bicycle parade

this year.