Governors Club April 2014 Volume 2, Number 4 CLUB LIFE In this Issue: Governance 3 Membership 4-5 Events 6-8 Dining 9-12 Golf 13-15 Tennis 16 Wellness & Youth 17-19 Calendar 20 W elcome to Governors Club Something to Boast About! Now that the renovaons from Project 2013 have been completed, Governors Club Members can boast about some of the finest facilies in the area. Ballroom renovaons included new wall and window treatments, acouscal ceiling les, lighng, carpeng, and a new audio visual system. Lobby and upper level foyer and hallways received new paint, updated wall treatments, and new carpeng. Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms received new wall treatments, carpeng, furnish- ings and window coverings. Men’s and Women’s restrooms have been updated with new le flooring, vanies, and hardware as well as wallcoverings. Now picture perfect for Member Events, the Clubhouse is also available to host family celebraons as well as corporate and charity events. Chef Ben can create a fabulous custom menu and Lisa Johnson can create the event of your dreams. Contact [email protected] or call 919.918.7216.
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Governors Club April 2014 Volume 2, Number 4CLUB LIFE
W elcome to Governors ClubSomething to Boast About!Now that the renovations from Project 2013 have been completed, Governors Club Members can boast about some of the finest facilities in the area.
Ballroom renovations included new wall and window treatments, acoustical ceiling tiles, lighting, carpeting, and a new audio visual system. Lobby and upper level foyer and hallways received new paint, updated wall treatments, and new carpeting.
Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms received new wall treatments, carpeting, furnish-ings and window coverings. Men’s and Women’s restrooms have been updated with new tile flooring, vanities, and hardware as well as wallcoverings.
Now picture perfect for Member Events, the Clubhouse is also available to host family celebrations as well as corporate and charity events. Chef Ben can create a fabulous custom menu and Lisa Johnson can create the event of your dreams.Contact [email protected] or call 919.918.7216.
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Governors Club April 2014 Volume 2, Number 4
CLUB MANAGEMENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sam Osborne President Jann Westfall Vice President John Moellering Treasurer Alyce Twomey Secretary Bob Elliott Alma Ferro Larry Gunn Ray Keenan John Moellering Paul Singer ADMINISTRATION
Doug Shifflett General Manager & Chief Operating Officer Tom Hegeman Chief Financial Officer Sara O’Leary VP/Director, Marketing & Membership Lisa Johnson Director of Sales & Catering Bob Wood Director of Maintenance Nancy Franitza Communications Manager Brooke Hassinger Coordinator, Marketing & Membership Luis Rojas Housekeeping Manager
FOOD & BEVERAGE Jay Johnson Clubhouse Manager Chad Tuttle Assistant Clubhouse Manager Ben Guaman Executive Chef
GOLF Patrick Seither Director of Golf
GROUNDS Kevin Redfern Director of Grounds
TENNIS Todd Ching Director of Tennis & Wellness Operations Robyn Ching Assistant Director of TennisWELLNESS Natalie Griffie Fitness & Youth Activities Director
Mount Carmel Gate 919-932-8500 Lystra Gate 919-932-7486 POA Office 919-942-0500
CLUB LIFE
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FINANCE COMMITTEEJohn Moellering, ChairAlyce Twomey, Board RepresentativeDave Bursiek Dick Davis Chris Ehrenfeld Anna Reuss Stacey Tisch
GOLF COMMITTEE Paul Singer, ChairJohn Moellering, Board RepresentativeSandy BazleyPaul CorryJoe GannonCarolyn HunterMaureen KaplanPeter Pront Jeff Stein MGA Representative: Bruce DragonetteWGA Representative: Kathy Singer
GREEN COMMITTEE Larry Gunn, ChairPaul Singer, Board RepresentativeArt BergidaMaureen Gall Charlotte LeidyJohn Mitchell Nort Schonfeld Joshua Weeks
HOUSE COMMITTEE Alma Ferro, ChairBob Elliott, Board RepresentativeDiane Bastian Jo Ann ColtonAlice DonoghueJoe KardasMike QuainZuzu SmithCarol Smithwick Lowell Hoffman - ad hoc
TENNIS COMMITTEERay Keenan, ChairAndi Auman Rodd Baxter Phyllis Bender Peter Morris Jennifer Waldner George Varughese
GOLF COMMITTEEHole NumberingWhen Governors Club first opened for play with eighteen holes, the golf course was numbered 1 - 18. When the Moun-tain nine was opened, those holes were numbered 19 - 27. Subsequently, the hole numbering was altered to the cur-rent 1 - 9 Lakes, Foothills, and Mountain.
To simplify and eliminate confusion, the Golf Committee put forth the proposal to the Board to return the hole numbering to the original format of 1 - 27. The Board voted in favor of this proposal. As of April 1 the holes will be numbered 1 - 27.How will this affect you? The scorecards will reflect the old numbering system until our current inventory of cards are de-pleted and new scorecards are ordered. Each nine will retain their names with the Lakes being 1 - 9, Foothills 10 - 18 and the Mountain 19 - 27. The rotations will remain the same.
Dropping ZonesAfter careful review and input from the MGA and WGA, the Golf Committee decided to eliminate the drop zones on numbers 4 and 13 (formerly 4 Foothills). It was concluded that these drop zones are unnecessary, and in the case of 13 not in accordance with the rules of golf (see USGA Rules of Golf decision 33 - 8/2).
Did you know?There is a 12-month archive of the Club Newsletter available on the website. When you log into www.governnorsclub.cc, click on the Resources tab. On the left side of the page click on Newsletters. On the Rsources page you will also find an archive of all of the E-Bulletins by month, as well as a handy Staff Directory.
Jann Westfall, ChairAlma Ferro, Board RepresentativeBetsy DykstraMike MullenMaribeth Robb Mike RyanHoward WeckslerCarol WestBarbara WoodsCarol West
Kevin & Jenni SherwoodKevin and Jennifer were born and raised in Southern California and Northern Califor-nia respectively. They met while attending California State University, Sacramento and have been married since 2000. With a degree in journalism and concentration in public and media relations, Kevin has spent much of the past 20 years as a mar-
keting and publications specialist for a variety of professional sports organiza-tions and private firms. Jenni holds degrees in Biology, Pre-Physical Therapy and has been a chiropractic physician for the past 15 years. The two relocated from California to Governors Club at the beginning of this year with their four-year-old twins Kenzie and Cooper and have recently opened Governors Family Chiropractic and the Chapel Hill Ageless Clinic inside the Bold Building in Gov-ernors Village. The Sherwood’s moved to the area seeking greater educational opportunities for their children, as well as a slower pace of life with a concen-tration on family values and Southern hospitality. They are all looking forward to taking part in everything the Club and surrounding area has to offer. They are joining as Sports Members
Robert and Mary FickRobert and Mary were born and raised in Wisconsin and are University of Wisconsin graduates. After his undergrad years, Rob-ert, “Bob” attended Northwestern Medi-cal School and then completed residency and fellowship training at Yale University. After several years in academic medicine at Yale University and the University of
Iowa, Bob, spent the next 20 years working in biotech, first with Genentech, then Schering Plough and his last stop, Merck Research Laboratories in Palo Alto, California. His future plans include returning to clinical medicine, part time, in pulmonary medicine, and enjoying semi-retirement years on the ten-nis court and the golf course. Mary’s path after undergrad was a nursing. She completed her masters in maternal child nursing and a PHD in Education at the University of Iowa. While working on these degrees, Mary spent the time with their two daughters, Sarah and Taddy (Catherine.) She returned to full time work, not as a nursing instructor, but as a fifth grade teacher. After 15 years, loving the challenges of teaching, she is now retired as well. Her future plans include volunteer work in the schools and similar to Bob, spending time on the tennis court and the golf course. Both Mary and Bob are excited to be heading back east to the Atlantic Ocean and to the planned community of Governors Club. This move will allow them to be closer to their two grown daughters, their spouses and two grandchildren. They are joining as Sports Members.
Welcome our Newest Little Member!Philip WichardSon of Adam and Brittney WichardBorn Jan 5, 2014, 4:33pm8 lbs 9 oz, 21.5 inches
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Refer a New Member to YOUR Club… Now through June 30, 2014, the Club is offering a 30 Day All-Ac-cess Pass that you can extend to your friends and family. Complete the form below and we’ll deliver this All-Access pass on your be-half. Also, for your referral, you’ll receive a $300 Club Credit for every referral who joins the Club.
The prospective member pays a $300 activation fee upon program sign-up (refundable upon joining).
• During the 30 Days, the prospective member has ALL-ACCESS• Unlimited golf and tennis • Access to all club amenities • May attend events and activities• Receives Amenity Passes for a free golf and tennis lesson, pass to
any fitness class and a $40 dining certificate
Joining Incentives for All-Access Pass HoldersParticipants in our 30 Day All-Access program will be offered a one-time opportunity at the end of their 30 Day Experience to secure joining incentives for new Full members. Our Full membership contri-bution fee is $30,000.
All-Access Pass holders who join as Full Members receive a $10,000 Contribution Fee Discount. If Under 40, All-Access Pass holders who join as Full Members receive a $15,000 Contribution Fee Discount.
New members joining as a Sports/Social member pay a $9,000 contribution fee upon joining; a House/Dining new member pays a $4,000 contribution fee upon joining. All new members joining will receive their activation fee refunded as a Club Credit once the program expires.
Member Referral IncentiveIt’s easy to refer a new member.If your referral joins the Club,
• You receive a $300 Club Credit that will be applied to your mem-ber account once the program expires.
Referrals Credits are awarded on a first-come first-referred basis, with completion of a referral form, contact information provided to the Membership Office, or prospective member provides that information on their application upon sign-up.*Previous participants or members in trial or experience programs may not be eligible. The Club reserves all rights to extend membership privileges and award credits for new members only.
Brooke HassingerMarketing & Membership Coordinatorby Sara O’Leary
A strong component of our team culture is to train and develop our staff to ensure our team is comprised of diverse professionals equipped with the latest tools and training to ad-vance in their career path. I enjoyed working with Laina Balafas and am extremely proud she could advance to the next level as Membership Director at a club in Cary. As we are proud of Laina’s new role, we also recognize a deserving promotion from within, Brooke Hassinger.
Please join me in congratulating Brooke Hassinger who will be serving as our Marketing and Membership Coordinator. Brooke has served in many supervisory and management positions in the Food and Beverage Department at Governors Club for nine years. Brooke has a deeply-rooted passion and drive for delivering high-quality service. In addition to her business admin-istration training and hospitality experience, Brooke’s personality, humor and optimism is delightful. Brooke is excited to bridge her business background and excep-tional service skills to the Membership Office. She is looking forward to the continuation of the favorite part of the day: connecting with our wonderful members, and supporting our efforts to welcome new members to the Governors Club Family.
5 things you might not know about Brooke1. Brooke grew up in Wisconsin, and will always be a
Cheese head…go Badgers and Packers! (As an “U of M Wolverines fan,” I’ll be working on Brooke to re-think her sports loyalties!)
2. Her parents own a bar/restaurant called Spirits in Wisconsin, and they just celebrated the 20th an-niversary of its opening. Brooke got her start in the Hospitality industry washing dishes when she was 13 years old.
3. Brooke’s beautiful daughter, Teagan, recently turned 18 months old. Teagan loves to play outside, have picnics and dance.
4. Her husband Dean works for Dr. Bob Lefkowitz at Duke University, who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry last year.
5. The Hassinger’s have a cat called Max. He was a stray kitten Brooke brought home from Governors Club. Max is five years old now and living a very happy life!
Find details and registrationfor Club events online at www.GovernorsClub.CC
UPCOMING SPEAKERSAPRIL
2 Lunch & Learn Health & Wellness Winter Speaker Series
2 MGA Kick Off Party8 Opera & Arts Guild Event8 Spring Menu Tasting9 Opera & Arts Guild Speaker20 Easter Brunch22 Mediterranean Cooking Demo23-26 Going Mediterranean24 Nights at the Round Table25 Date Night Child Care26 La Coterie Spring Formal
MAY2 Aerobithon6 Golf for the PINK11 Mothers Day Brunch14 Speakers Reception - The Geology
of North Carolina10 Outdoor Pool Opening25 Memorial Sunday at the Pool28 Nights at the Round Table
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 The Geology of North Carolina and Governors ClubKevin Stewart, UNC Professor of Geology, returns to Governors Club on Wednes-day, May 14 to present “The Geology of Carolina and Governors Club”. He will relate the geologic history of our state and the events that created our Edwards Mountain topography and the granite rock that is so evident around us. A short discussion of the shale of Chatham and Lee counties will help us understand this formation and whether “fracking” will ap-proach our 1st Tee.
Dr. Stewart’s program a few years ago was one of the most popular and talked-about programs in our series. It is something that all Governors Club members will not want to miss. Photos of Governors Club features and fairway rocks are included as well as the 220 million year ago events that underlie our own Governors Drive.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2Fitness is More than ExercisesPaula Brennan You know exercise is good for you but do you know how good? Want to have more energy, feel better, and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Come to an interactive presentation to learn how to start an exercise program, and learn tricks to maintain it while you travel. We will discuss the benefits, uncover some myths, and reveal facts all about exercise.
THURSDAY, APIRL 24Crisis in Leadership General Jim Anderson
Our Nights at the Round Table Dinner Program Series will reconvene with Club member General Jim Anderson.
Jim Anderson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), served with distinction in Viet Nam (US Army Ranger, Purple Heart, Bronze Star) and served in the U.S. Army for 42 years, including 24 years as a Professor at West Point.
General Jim Anderson retired in 1997, and formed his sole proprietor company “JLA Leadership Consulting” to help companies develop their leader base by producing leaders of character. He currently teaches multiple times each year on the battlefield at Gettysburg. Corporate Executives gain insight into issues of Leadership, Strategy and Ethical Values.
As head of Athletics at West Point, his leadership influenced well known alum-nus Duke’s Coach K, and Bob Knight who played as 6th man on Ohio State’s NCAA Championship basketball team (with Jerry Lucas) and then served as an Assistant Coach at West Point. Jim is a Co-Founder of the Governors Club Speakers Resource and is a frequently requested speaker to community and service organizations.
COMING NEXT / SAVE THE DATEWEDNESDAY, MAY 28Differences between Training Men and Women Anson Dorrance, UNC Soccer Coach
Mah JonggPlay American Mah Jongg on Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Clubhouse. No commitment required, just drop by when you can. We will try to provide a table for be-ginners or learners when the need arises. Call Shirley Angus (919-929-9442) or Cheryl Junk-mann (919-960-7785) for more information.
GCBCGovernors Club Bridge Club (GCBC) provides members the opportunity to learn and play this fun, challenging and entertaining game.
GCBC offers classes, a mentor mentee program, lessons throughout the year (with a break in the summer), and supervised play sessions. Every Tuesday, GCBC offers a free mini-lesson at 1:00 p.m. followed by supervised play at 1:30 that is open to member players of all levels. Sanctioned duplicate games are offered at 7:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.
CLUBS within the CLUB
UPCOMING EVENTS
An Evening of Opera TUESDAY, APRIL 8 The University of North Carolina School of the Arts presents “An Evening at the Opera,” featuring fellows from its A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute. Artistic Director James Allbritten will narrate a program of arias and duets from the operatic reperto-ry. Come see and hear tomorrow’s leaders in the world of opera.
Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9Maestro Lorenzo Muti of the Chamber Or-chestra of the Triangle will present DVDs of their performances and speak about his amazing life as a musician and conduc-tor. He will preview the May concert on Beethoven and Mozart.
Carolina Ballet THURSDAY, MAY 1The Opera & Arts Guild Steering Commit-tee is excited to bring you Robert (Ricky) Weiss, Artistic Director and Choreogra-pher for the Carolina Ballet. He will speak to us about his years at the New York City Ballet with George Balanchine, who is considered the greatest choreographer of the 20th century. Mr. Weiss will bring principal dancers to dance famous pas de deuxs. A very exciting program indeed!
“A Secret Garden”Spring formalSaturday, April 26
6:30 pm Cocktails 7:30 pm Dinner
8:30 pm DancingRegister by April 12
Want to Join In?For information on joining any of the Clubs withing the Club, please click here or go to Club within the Club on the mem-bers’ home page of the website.
Couples Social BridgePlay the first Wednesday of
each month at 7:00 p.m. Meet for dinner (optional) at 5:30
p.m. Contact John & Catherine Schwab 919-240-4875 or e-mail
Governors Club Beer LoversA new Club within the Club open to all who love the frothy goodness of a refreshing brew. Whether you fancy hoppy pale ales, smooth pilsners or the roasted notes of smoked por-ters, this club has something for you!
$25 Annual DuesMembers of the Beer Lovers can enjoy:
• 10% off all draft beers• Priority Seating at Beer Dinners and
Events • Bi-Monthly events which include help-
ing to select one of the drat beers to be served at GC
• Trips and tours of local breweriesClick here for details
Board President Sam Osborne (right) presents a special thank you to outgoing Board President Jim Sink at the An-nual Meeting on March 8.
Representing Governor Club, Jay Johnson, Clubhouse Manager; Daniel Leiser, Bartender; Todd Ching, Director of Tennis & Wellness Operations; and Matt Shytle, Apprentice Golf Professional, won the Carolinas Club Foundation Sixth Annual Fundraising Vendor Golf Tournament March 10, 2014.
The Carolinas Club Foundation (CCF) is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization committed to supporting and contributing to the de-velopment, growth and image of the club management industry.Members enjoy one of Chef Ben’s cooking demonstrations
related to our montly themed dining specials.
WGA 9-Hole “Too Cold for Golf” Cocktail Party included Jann Westfall, Rich Woolever, Leslie Pyatt, Linda Karp and Mary Jo Flowers.
Mary Ann Vitale (left) and Phyllis Greene (above) sport the sytlish red hat.
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Going MediterraneanApril 23-26Join us for a week filled with Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, as Chef Ben creates a prix fix menu focused around this lively cuisine. In lieu of the Dinner Menu and nightly specials, this special three-course menu will be available throughout the week along with the Club Room Menu and a few select items from the Dinner Menu.
Mediterranean Cooking DemonstrationTuesday, April 22Please join us as Chef will hold a cooking class to demonstrate how to prepare some of the recipes you will be enjoying in the dining room. The previous cooking demos filled up quickly, so be one of the first to sign up for the Mediterranean demo!
CLUB ROOM 919-918-7206 Tue 2:00-8:00 pm Wed-Fri 2:00-9:00 pm Sat 12:00-9:00 pm Sun 2:00-6:00 pm Monday Closed
STAFF
Jay Johnson Clubhouse Manager
Chad TuttleAssistant Clubhouse Manager
Ben Guaman Executive Chef
HOUSE COMMITTEE
Alma Ferro, ChairBob Elliott, Board RepresentativeDiane Bastian Jo Ann Colton Alice Donoghue Joe Kardas Mike quainZuzu Smith Carol Smithwich Lowell Hoffman - ad hoc
Wednesday Nights Kids Eat FREE!Children under 12 eat FREE from the Munchkin Menu on Wednesdays from 5:00-9:00 p.m. with a paid adult meal in the Lakeview Room or Club Room.
CHAD TUTTLEAssistant Clubhouse ManagerThat infectious smile you’ve seen around the Clubhouse belongs to Chad Tuttle, our new Assistant Clubhouse Manager. In this role, Chad works closely with Jay Johnson on a variety of issues, with particular attention to supervising the dining room staff. It is no small feat to ensure we meet our members’ needs in the Lakeview Room and the Club Room and that our banquet facilities provide exceptional service. Daily meetings before each employ-ee shift (there are 11 a week) help everyone know what to expect and how to do his or her best.
Chad hails from Kannapolis, North Carolina, a small mill town north of Charlotte. He is one of three children -- his brother works for UNC and his sister is in the film industry in London. His father was on the golf team at Wake Forest University, and introduced Chad to the sport as a young child. However, golf took a back seat to baseball and football when Chad was in middle and high school. He left Kannapolis to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he and our bartender Daniel Leiser were roommates for a period of time. He graduated in 2005 with a degree in business and began his career at the Chapel Hill Country Club.
Chad admits that his attraction to Chapel Hill Country Club had a lot to do with his de-sire to get back to golf. However, he found himself growing more interested in food and wine and in the management of private clubs. Over the course of seven years at Chapel Hill, Chad rose from busing tables to Clubhouse manager. During that time, he had plenty of experience in creative problem solving as the staff worked to continue club operations after a devastating fire.
Chad’s experience has proved enormously helpful to us, as he was able to “hit the ground running” when he arrived at Governors Club in November. He was immediately swept up in the more than 100 banquets we hosted in November and December, often
two to three a day. One of the things he noticed from the beginning was how team-oriented the staff is here. “Everyone pitches in to help, and you know that they are in it with you,” he said. The other thing that makes his job enjoyable is the membership. He can’t believe how nice everyone here is and how welcoming our members have made him feel.
Chad hasn’t had much down time lately. He started his job here in November and got married in New Orleans on December 28. His wife Lily is currently a third-year law student at Campbell and will take the North Carolina bar this summer. When Chad does find himself with a spare moment, he enjoys playing golf and strumming his guitar. With a little bit of coaxing, perhaps we can even get him to play in the Club Room!
BACK OF THE HOUSEWe are very lucky to truly talented chefs at the Club. Kudos again to Chef Ben for his success in the “Fire on the Dock” competition.
Did you also know that sous chef George Finely, Lauren Haught and Cody Turner of our kitchen staff are competing in the American Culinary Federation competi-tion at the Raleigh Convention Center held on March 31st, and April 1st? Each is competing in a different aspect of the competition (Cold Food, Mystery Basket, and Team Competition). We wish them all Good Luck!
Congratulations to the following Employ-ees celebrating anniversaries from Janu-ary to April:
Richard Howard 1 yearCody Turner 1 yearGregory Tsombanis 2 yearsStephen Dahlem Jr. 3 yearsJames Wilson 6 yearsAnd, special congratulations to Gerardo Arreola who has worked at Governors Club for 12 years
FRONT OF THE HOUSEEach month an “employee of the month” from the waitstaff or other front of the house staff is selected by managers to receive a cash award for performance “above and beyond” the call of duty in their jobs.
The winner of the “Employee of the Month” for February was Monserate (Monina) Goco. Please congratulate her when you see her.
TIDBIT: Beginning with this issue, we welcome Chris DeVita joining Jo Ann Colton and Alice Donoghue writing the quarterly Table Talk articles. Many thanks to Diane Bastian who got us off to a great start!
Employee Spotlight
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FOOD BITES
Beginning in February, the Club started offering a Speciality Themed menu
week. For one week each month the Club will offer a week of prix fix menus coordi-nated to the specialty. February’s theme was French Bistro. The turnout was great! In addition to the 3 course menu, Chef Ben demonstrated how to prepare some of the menu items, and offered recipes to take home (see his salad recipe below) Chef used quail eggs in the demonstra-tion, and shared that you can buy them at the Asian markets.
The March theme was Italian Cuisine. Offerings such as Caprese Salad, Seafood Cioppino, Pork Osso Buco, and Chicken Piccata delighted many diners. Again, Chef Ben demonstrated the preparation of dishes. The April offering will be Medi-terranean Cuisine. Be sure to make your reservations early!
Have you enjoyed a cappuccino or espresso from the coffee selection
menu yet? Our GC baristas have been hard at work concocting a variety of deli-cious coffee beverages from our new espresso machine. The latest addition to the menu has proved very popular along with Chef Ben’s creative dessert choices which have tantalized many taste buds. As winter finally departs, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Mince pie will give way to lighter choices - check out the spring dessert selections next time you dine!
Have you seen our Specialty Menu recently? In addition to desserts,
wines and after dinner drinks, there are now Signature Cocktails such as “The Queen’s Cocktail” and “The Drifter Martini.” Our bartenders will also vie to showcase their own creations.
The Club has made great strides in improving the level of service and
quality of food. In order to keep the level consistent, it is important to make reservations early in order to get the time requested. Many events fill up quickly and the Club often cannot accommodate last minute requests.
Remember that Terrace seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Most importantly, do not forget to sign up for the New Menu tasting
on April 8.
RSVPI heard that the Club is offering more beer choices now, and starting a “Beer Club”. Do you have details?
Since the Project 2013 renovations, we now have 5 taps for beer. Did you know that the equivalent of a Sommelier for wine, is a “Cicerone” for beer. We are lucky to have one behind the bar. The next time you are in the Club Room ask Patrick Towne any question on beer!
Also new is the “Governors Club Beer Lovers,” a club open to all members. The Club will offer bi-monthly events, a dis-count on draft beers, as well as trips and tours of local breweries. The introductory event was held on March 27.
I have not filled out the comment cards after dining, as it can be awkward leav-ing it on the table if I have a complaint. Also, I’m not sure they are useful.
The comment cards are very helpful to the staff in order to keep improving ser-vices. Every night, the cards are collected, reviewed and reported to management. If you prefer, comments cards may also be put in the gold mail box in the Foyer. (Please remember to complete the Dining Survey so that management can continue serving our needs.)
Ingredients: 2 Cups Frisée Salad 3 strips of apple wood smoked bacon, Julienned 1 Tbsp. white vinegar 2 whole eggs (room temperature) 1/2 small shallot, minced 1 1/2 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar
Preparation: Tear frisée into bite-size pieces and put in a large bowl. In a heavy skillet cook the julienne bacon over moder-ate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and remove skillet from heat. Eggs Have another skillet (sauce pan) ready with 4 cups water Stir in white vinegar. Bring liquid to a bare simmer. Break each egg into a teacup. Slide 1 egg into simmering liquid and immediately push white around yolk with a slotted spoon, moving egg gently. (Egg will become oval, with yolk completely covered by white.) Add remaining egg in the same manner. Simmer eggs for about 1 1/2 minutes for runny yolks, about 3 minutes for firm yolks. Immediately transfer eggs to skillet of warm water (a third separate skillet). Dressing Reheat bacon in its skillet over moderate heat. Add the minced shallot and cook, stirring consistently, for 1 minute. Add red-wine vinegar and boil 5 seconds. Immediately pour hot dressing over frisée, toss with salt and pepper to taste. Divide salad among 2 plates and top with drained poached eggs. Season eggs with salt and pepper and serve salad immediately.
Frisée Salad With Poached Egg and Lardons
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GENTLE REMINDERFor safety reasons, please make sure you children remain seated during din-ner. The servers are navigating the dining room carrying trays of hot food!
POP THECORKWine Snobs Get Tech Savvy
We are always amazed when the next cutting edge technology breaks through to make our lives easier - and the wine world doesn’t take a back seat to this trend. As smart phones and tablets transform ways of communicating and accessing information, Apps have become a mainstay in our daily lives. The wine world has grasped this technology with open arms and provides many ways to access wine information ranging from vintage charts, proper glassware, tracking your own cellar, and even food pairings right at your fingertips. I use these apps on a weekly basis and if you’re not then you’re miss-ing out on some great resources (most of which are free or less than $5.00). Check out these ones that I personally recommend (right).
I don’t consider myself a technology expert, but I have the wherewithal to take advantage to the tools that are at my fingertips. I strongly encour-age you to use these apps to enhance you wine enjoyment and allow these Apps to impress your friends with your “wine knowledge.”Cheers!Jay Johnson Clubhouse Manager & Sommelier
Wine Spectator WineRatings+ (FREE): Includes a mix of free and paid content. The free content includes wine articles, videos, daily news, and vintage charts that come in handy when you’re in the wine shop debating a few bottles.
Riedel Wine Glass Guide (FREE): Those of you who attended the Riedel seminar can attest that to fully appreciate the different grape varietals and the subtle characteristics of individual wines, it is essential to have the glass which has a shape fine-tuned for the purpose. This app allows you to pair the varietal you are about to enjoy with the proper glass or vice versa.
Vivino Wine Scanner (FREE) and Scanner Pro ($4.99): When you’re at a friend’s house for dinner and find a bottle that you really enjoyed, scan a picture of the front of the bottle with this App and it will not only store it to memory, but tell you where it’s from, the average price, and what local stores stock it. You can also scan the wines you’ve really enjoyed to share with friends, write notes, and rate them for future reference.
Cellar Tracker(s) (FREE): There are multiple apps to track the wines in your cellar. Most are free and they’re all pretty similar. I would recommend these for anyone who has a sizable cellar and would like to track how many bottles, the vintages, value, and age ability of your wines. Here are a few that stand out: Cor.kz Wine Info; Wine Cellar Database; Vivino; Cellar Night; WineAlbum.
Snooth Wine Pro ($4.99): (this one is worth getting the $4.99 vs. the free version). This App allows you to remem-ber every wine by scanning it, find it locally, see if you got a deal, and read what others are saying. This App also has the world’s largest wine information database so you are likely to get the results you are looking for when scanning even the most obscure wines. This App also includes recipe pair-ings, articles for well-known wine writers, and great wine deals personalized to your taste profile.
Pair It! ($4.99): One of my biggest wine creeds is pairing the proper food with the appropriate wine. One will surely enhance the other and make the dining experience that much better. This App has over 20,000 wine pairing sugges-tions whether you want to start with the food you’re having or the bottle you’ve been saving for that special occasion. I highly recommend this for that tough decision when friends are coming over.
APRIL 1 WGA Opening Scramble 2 MGA Opening Reception 3 MGA Opening Day 5-6 Men’s & Women’s Match Play 11 UNC Alumni Outing 12-13 Men’s & Women’s Match Play 18 Couples Golf 24 MGA Interclub 25 Team Match Play Pairings Party 26-27 Men’s & Women’s Team Match Play
MAY 3-4 Men’s & Women’s Team Match Play 6 WGA Golf for the PINK 9 Couples Golf 14-15 U.S. Open Qualifier 16 U.S. Open Qualifer Rain Date 17-18 Member Member 21 WGA TIP 29-31 Men’s Member Guest
Women’s Match PlayGET IT ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW!Some important improvements have been made to the format this year! The match-es will be condensed into two weekends for each event (individual and partner), and the women will be playing them the same weekends as the men’s match play. See the schedule on the left. Participants will be guaranteed at least one weekend of play as there will be a consolation flight. If you have any questions, please contact Maureen Gall at [email protected] or Nancy Honeywell at [email protected].
Team Match Play “Pairings Party” FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Men & Women players join us for a light buffet dinner, 5:00-7:00 pm, $24 inclusive, member charge bar.
Match play is one of the main forms of competition in golf. It pits play-
ers one against another, rather than one against the field as in stroke play. Oppo-nents compete to win individual holes, and the player who wins the most holes wins the match.
Match play can be played by two individuals, one on one, or teams of two players square off.
These events are flighted, and golfers will be competing with like-handicap individuals.
Register online through ForeTees.
Match Play
Match Play ScheduleMen’s & Women’s Individual Match PlayApril 5-6 and April 12-13
Men’s and Women’s Team Match PlayApril 26-27 and May 3-4
Senior Men’s Match PlayAugust 9-10August 16-17
Governors Club has been selected by the USGA as one of two local NC qualifiers for the 2014 U.S. Open. Our outstanding Jack Nicklaus Signature course will be center stage for both amateur and PGA Profes-sionals on Thursday, May 15. Low scores from this event will move on to section-als, and perhaps, to the U.S. Open at Pinehurst #2, June 12-15.
Rounds will be played on Thursday, May 15 on the Lakes/Foothills. Practice rounds for competitors are scheduled for Wednesday, May 14 with a rain date scheduled for Friday, May 16.
This event will start at 7:30 a.m. with play-ers teeing off using both nines. Chef Ben’s grill will be fired up for cheeseburgers and dogs. Call a friend, invite a neighbor, grab a chair and your walking shoes to join your fellow members for some great live golf viewing.
As we struggled to stay warm and safe during this unusual North Carolina winter, Kevin Redfern and his grounds team have been laboring to protect our fabulous golf course. You have seen the tarps as the team worked hard to ensure our new ultradwarf bermudagrass greens were protected from the unusually cold weather, investing over 1,500 labor hours in tarping activities this year! But, what might not be as noticeable is the work the team has done to protect and prepare our entire course for the spring, including minimizing the annual visit of “crop circles” (spring dead spot).
With the difficult winter we have had, we can expect the return of spring dead spot to some areas of the golf course. The round, sunken, brown spots of dead or dormant grass are caused by the Spring Dead Spot (SDS) fungus, the most severe disease of bermudagrass in North Carolina. These circular patches can range from 6 inches in diameter to greater than 3 feet and multiple patches can overlap to cover even larger areas. SDS affects only bermudagrass and a few varieties of zoysia; it is especially destructive after harsh winters.
SDS attacks the roots of the bermudagrass plants in the fall and again in the spring, weakening the turf and leaving it very vulnerable, but with no visible symptoms. Colonization and infection of the roots is likely when soil temperatures range from 50 degrees to 75 degrees. Then the win-ter cold, especially freezing temperatures, strike the diseased weakened roots and kills the grass. The damage isn’t seen until the spring when the bermudagrass begins to green up again; these patches remain brown and dormant.
Meeting the challenge of SDS requires a solid maintenance program with an integrated approach throughout the year; simply applying a fungicide is not sufficient to tackle spring dead spot. Kevin Redfern and his team focus on improving the soil condition, addressing drainage issues, re-moving excess thatch, ensuring proper fertilization, applying potassium in the fall, and maintaining proper soil pH. Because the SDS fungus is a soil-borne disease, it returns to the same areas each spring and the spots can develop even larger. Our Grounds team tracks the location of SDS so they know where to apply appropriate treatment in the fall, working to reduce the incidence during the next spring. They map SDS patches, take pictures, and grade the severity of the disease in the stricken areas. They also do additional aeration and dethatching in those areas. But, no matter how valiant the efforts are, a harsh winter can be the biggest factor in the severity of the disease.
Recovering from the effects of SDS is a very slow process. As the summer approaches, the disease recedes and the healthy plants send out new shoots filling the voids. To speed recovery in some of the most problematic areas, the maintenance crew might remove infected areas and replace with healthy turf. But, other steps to encourage rapid regrowth of the turf, such as adding extra nitrogen, can actually increase the negative impacts of the disease for the following year. Time and warm temperatures are the most important factors in recovery.
Come on spring!Charlotte Leidy
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Our CharitiesUNC’s Get REAL & HEEL and Cornucopia Cancer Support Center have been selected again this year as our fundraising recipients.
Get REAL & HEEL is a unique program designed to serve breast cancer patients in North Carolina.
Cornucopia Cancer Support Center is a place where anyone touched by cancer can find support and resources to live life to the fullest, without cost to the individuals being treated.
Both organizations have delivered important benefits to many GC residents and both are dependent on individual donations and grant support.
Mark Tuesday, May 6, on your calendar in bright PINK- the day for Golf for the Pink at Governors Club. It will be a day to support
awareness of breast cancer, research for a cure, and care and healing for those diagnosed with the disease.
Play Golf: All women who are Full Members at Governors Club are invited to play golf and invite female guests from outside the Club to make up a foursome. You can make your own foursome or let our golf professionals create your team. A light breakfast bar will be ready for you when you arrive at the Clubhouse. Golfers are invited to choose to play either 18 or 9 holes as part of Golf for the PINK.
Come for Lunch: Not a golfer? Everyone, whether a Club member or not, is invited to join the party for lunch. Collect friends from your book group, your tennis partners, and your neighborhood association to join us.
Sponsor a Hole or make a Donation: Any individual or group can sponsor one (or more) of the 27 holes in tribute to, or in honor of, someone special. Hole sponsors will be recognized on a sign posted at the tee box as well as in the luncheon program.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to support the event please contact Colleen Mullins at 919-969-8210 ([email protected]) for more information.
Purchase Raffle Tickets or Bid in the Silent Auction: Tickets will be available the day of the event. Many wonderful items and services will be available to bid on, with all the proceeds given to the two charities.
Volunteer: Whether you join in for the golf and luncheon or just join for the luncheon, your involvement is very important. Additional volunteers may still be needed to help before and during the event.
Registration for the event is now OPEN. Go to the Governors Club website and follow the links for Golf for the Pink!
Sign up for the WGA Travel TeamsLooking for an opportunity to play golf away from our home course? Signup is now open on the Club website, and the fun is about to begin.
TIP (Triangle Interclub Play) opens with an 18 hole event at North Ridge in Ra-leigh on April 16. TIP players are required to have a maximum 18 hole handicap index of 35.
PAL (Play Day for Area Ladies) begins with an 18 hole event on April 24 at Caro-lina Country Club in Raleigh. The maximum allowable handicap index is 40.
The Tar Heel Women’s Golf Association season begins with an 18 hole event on April 17 at Highland Country Club in Fayetteville. The maximum allow-able USGA handicap is 32.9.
Interested in playing 9 holes instead? The season opens with a Tri-Nine event at Chapel Hill Country Club on April 24.
Space is often limited for these travel team events although names are frequently taken from the wait list. But don’t wait - sign up now. Click on a highlighted name above for more information.
Todd ChingDirector of Tennis & Wellness Operations
Robyn ChingAssistant Tennis Professional
Click here to view the onlineTennis Calendar.
JUNIOR CLINICSMarch 3 – May 22Tuesdays and Thursdays4:00-4:30 Age 4-6 “Little Aces” 4:30-5:15 Age 6-10 “Spinners” 5:15-6:15 Age 11 and older “Smashers”
JUNIOR PLAYDAYSFridays 4:00-5:30 pmMarch 21-May 16Minimum of 4 playersAges 6-14
Fridays 9:30 - 11:00 am, Women’s Advanced11:00 am-12:00 pm, Play with the Pros
Rules of the GameJohn and Judy are playing against Steve and Sandra. John is serving to Sandra and Steve is at the net. John hits his serve towards Steve and Steve catches the ball before it bounces and calls the ball out. What happens next?
Rule 24 Case 7 states that “A ball that has just been served hits the receiver or in doubles the receiver’s partner before it touches the ground, the server wins the point, unless it is a service let.”John and Judy have won the point.If the serve hits the net and then bounces over and the receiving team touches it before it bounces, a let is called and the server is awarded another serve.
Tip from the ProsGet that ball toss up!As we get into pressure situations, a lot of missed serves can happen due to the height of our ball toss. Don’t forget to give yourself the necessary height to reach up for that toss- especially when down break point! I have seen many players get tense when it is a big point on their serve and they barely lift their tossing arm to let go of the ball. A double fault happens and they blame their serve when the real culprit was the left arm not extending to its “normal” height!
WTA Ladies NightTHURSDAY, APRIL 10
“Springtime in Paris” Social tennis and al fresco dining court-side. Parisian lights, hot chocolate and a walk down the Champs-Élysées – with your tennis bag of course.
PLAY WITH THE PROSJoin the Tennis Pros for a 1-hour rotation of match play!
Fridays 10:00-11:00Cost - $15.00 per personMaximum of 6 people, minimum of 3If less than 6 people register, the first 3 to register will play. The last 1-2 will be alternates.
3.0 and underApril 4 and April 18
3.0 and overApril 11 and April 25
TENNIS COMMITTEE
Jerry Wehmueller, ChairAndi Auman Rodd Baxter Phyllis Bender Jennifer Waldner George Varughese
Todd Ching Director of Tennis & Wellness Operations
Natalie Griffie Fitness & Youth Activities Director
Brittany Masse Recreation Assistant
WELLNESS & YOUTH
The Aerobithon is a FREE event for Full and Sports members which will offer 15-minute segments of various classes that are taught at the Fitness Center. This is a great opportunity to try new classes and hopefully find some instructors and formats that work for you! Drop-In, no registration required.
There will be a Member Charge Smoothie Bar, and members who attends will receive a FREE fitness class of their choice.
SCHEDULE
9:00 – 9:15 BLT with Paula9:15 – 9:30 Cardio Dance with Natalie9:30 – 9:45 Arms & Abs with Natalie9:45 - 10:00 willPower & grace with Janet10:00 – 10:15 Zumba with Tanja10:15 – 10:30 Hatha Yoga with Janet10:30 – 10:45 Pilates with Gayle10:45 – 11:00 Water Art with Janet11:00 – 11:15 Muscle Strengthening with Lorrain Aqua Zumba with Tanja11:15 – 11:30 Aqua Finess with Susan11:30 – 11:45 Aqua Fitness with Ru11:45 – 12:00 Youth Fitness- Ages 4-12 with Natalie
Ages 8-12 with Amy
DATE NIGHT Child CareSuperheroes & PrincessesFRIDAY, APRIL 25 6:00-9:00 pmGovernors AB (Bridge Room)
Kids will enjoy Superhero and Princess activities while parents enjoy a relaxing meal in the Lakeview Room or Club Room.
• Make your own mask or crown• Decorate cookies• Pizza• Movie—Enchanted• Games• Costumes optional
Parents must remain at the Club while children are being cared for. Parents must make separate dining arrangements at the Club.
Register or Cancel by 5:00 pm the Monday prior to Date Night. Pick up in Ballroom by 9:00 pm.
$16 for the first child$10 for each additional child
Minimum of 5 children.
WELLNESS & RECREATION COMMITTEE
Bob Elliott, ChairJann Westfall, Board RepJackson BreaksSusan Dell Tom Hunter Eric KaplanMargie KardasBrenda Kitt Stacy Tisch
Click here to view the Wellness & Recreation Calendar online.
This is your
opportunity to try out
Fitness Classes FREE!
AEROBITHONFRIDAY, MAY 2
9:00-11:00 am Fitness Center
SAVE THE DATEGet ready to Glow at the
BLACKLIGHT FAMILY BALL Friday, May 23
DETAILS COMING SOON!
Outdoor Pool OpeningThe Outdoor Pool will be open weekends May 10-11 and May 17-18. It will be open daily beginning Friday, May 23.
The Summer Grill at the Pool will open on Friday, May 23, and will be open daily 11 am-7 pm.
Strengthen & StretchTuesdays and Fridays 9:00-10:00 am Start your day feeling strong and relaxed inside and out! This slower-paced class will offer strength exercises targeting all major muscles of the body, while incorporating stretching and mind-body awareness that will leave you feeling strong and ready for the day!Instructor: NataliePrice: $10 Pre-Registered$12.50 Walk Ins
Hawaiian (BUTI) YogaSaturday, April 12 and 26 9:00-10:00 am“The cure to something hidden or kept secret,” BUTI fuses yoga, rhythmic dancing, and plyometrics for an electrifying workout. No experience necessary. Open your hips - Open your mind!Instructor: Natalie$10 pre-registered$12.50 Walk Ins
Cardio Dance Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 pm Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 amDance your way into shape! This exhilarating class combines popular music hits with fun, easy-to-follow dance steps for a cardiovascular and full-body strengthening workout. You are guaranteed to have a blast in this high-energy exercise class.Instructor: NataliePrice: $7.00 Pre Registered$9.50 Walk Ins
ZumbaTuesdays, 9:00-10:00 am Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you'll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It's easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.Instructor: TanjaPrice: $7.00 Pre Registered$9.50 Walk InsRegister or cancel by 6:00 p.m. the day prior.Instructor: NataliePrice: $10 Pre-Registered$12.50 Walk Ins
Arms & Abs Mondays, 9:00-10:00 amThis class offers two 30 – minute segments of exercises designed to target the arms & abs. During the first half hour, improve your arm strength through a series of strengthening exercises for the arms and upper body. The second half hour will focus on the muscles of the abdominal region. Feel free to drop in for 30 minutes of either arms or abs, or stay the whole hour!Instructor: NataliePrice: $7.00 Pre Registered$9.50 Walk Ins
Youth FitnessWednesdays, 4:30-5:30 pmKids, come down to the Fitness Center and take a fun exercise class designed especially with you in mind! Kids will participate in games, races, and creative movements that challenge the body, while educating them about the body, the importance of exercise, and nutrition. Healthy snacks will be provided on occasion. Ages 4-7 will be in a separate classroom from Ages 8-12. Instructor: Natalie & AmyPrice: $12.50 per child Pre Registered$15 walk ins
Try out these great new Fitness Classes!
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2014 Summer Camps
Camp Dates Age Time PriceLost in Space June 10-13 Ages 4-12 years 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $295
Sports Camp June 16-20 Ages 4-12 years 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $295
Golf Camp June 24-27 Ages 6-16 years 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $189
Island Paradise July 7-11 Ages 4-12 years 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $295
Tennis & Golf Camp July 15-18 Ages 6-16 years 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $189
Camp Olympics July 21-25 Ages 4-12 years 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $295
Super Heroes United July 28-Aug 1 Ages 4-12 years 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $295
Make camp at Governors Club part of your child or grandchild’s summer plans.Governors Club Campers enjoy:
• Golf Instruction• Tennis Instruction• Swimming• Wacky Wednesdays• Martial Arts• Arts & Crafts• Fun With Food• Super Science• Group Games• Thankful Thursdays• & More
Full day camps include lunch and snacks, half day camps include snacks.Complimentary before care from 8:30 amComplimentary after care until 3:30 pm for full day camps
Registration opens Saturday, February 15 at 7:00 am.Priority will be given to the children of Members.Go to www.GovernorsClub.CC for full details and registration.
