reflections - The Reserve at Lake Keowee

REFLECTIONS
February 2008
NEWS FROM THE RESERVE AT LAKE KEOWEE
Own a Custom Built Home at The Reserve
Begin enjoying life at the lake and all of The Reserve’s on-site amenities right away. We have
a selection of premium custom-built homes available now to fit your lifestyle, from our charming
Orchard Cottages to our elegant Great Lawn Homes. These ready-to-move-into homes offer the
very best of design, craftsmanship, and extraordinary finishing touches. For more information on
any of these fine homes, please call our Real Estate Office at 864-868-4000. Spring is right
around the corner and there’s no better time to enjoy the mountains and the lake.
Mountainview / Forest Homesite
Golf Course Homesite
A-40
140 Stone Cove Road
$3,490,000
Lakefront Homesite
E-21
E-86
E-89
E-98
104 Baltusrol Court
$689,000
355 Keowee Avenue
$1,249,000
401 Keowee Avenue
$1,350,000
409 Keowee Avenue
$1,600,000
E-150
E-183
E-224
E-227
107 Augusta Way
$949,000
1011 St. Andrews Court
$1,590,000
230 Long Ridge Road
$2,800,000
242 Long Ridge Road
$3,900,000
F-6
F-78
F-118
L-24
117 Burwood Court
$2,400,000
805 Top Ridge Drive
$909,000
711 Keowee Avenue
$1,750,000
428 Pileated Woodpecker Lane
$3,750,000
OC-8
OC-14
GLH-6
V-31
1217 Reserve Boulevard
$1,180,000
1234 Reserve Boulevard
$1,609,000
121 North Lawn Drive
$1,985,000
126 North Lake Drive
$3,650,000
2008 Club Advisory Committee
Bobby Cummins
[email protected]
Bill Straub
[email protected]
Rich D’Amaro
[email protected]
Kimberly Martin
[email protected]
Rick Beasley
[email protected]
Tom Shull
[email protected]
Katrina Nelson
[email protected]
Ralph Schatz
[email protected]
Liza Holder
[email protected]
Bruce Andrews
[email protected]
Mike Panther
[email protected]
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...of the Orchard House Cookies
If you’ve walked through the Orchard House in the past year, you’ve encountered the table in the Gathering Room
that may just be the most popular place in all of The Reserve. It’s the table that seems to be perpetually garnished
with a plate of fresh, warm and absolutely delicious cookies. They began appearing with the arrival of
Chef Andreas Sellner in April. Plate after plate, day after day. There for the taking…no cost involved.
How many cookies in all have been served? More than 20,000 since last April, by our accounting.
We stopped by the kitchen to talk to Chef Sellner and Sous Chef Isaac Garrett to see what we could learn.
And while we weren’t able to pry the recipes from them, we were able to learn a thing or two about the cookies.
When did you start putting the cookies out and why?
Isaac: I put them out because Chef told me to. I think he wants to be like Santa Claus all year long.
Sellner: It's a nice touch to have available for the Members. They seem to like them.
What kind of cookies do you put out?
Andreas Sellner
Executive Chef
Isaac: Chocolate Chunk, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, and Peanut Butter.
Sellner: During the holidays we made Vanilla Kipferln, one of my mother's recipes.
How many cookies do you put out every day?
Isaac: Anywhere from 75 to 100, maybe more on the weekends
What is the most popular cookie?
Isaac: Definitely the Chocolate Chunk.
How many pounds have Orchard House staff put on
since you started putting the cookies out?
Isaac: I'd say, at least five pounds per person.
Isaac Garrett
Sous Chef
Will you give us the recipe for your
mother’s Vanilla Kipferlns?
Chef? .....Chef?
White Chocolate
Macadamia Nut
Cookies
From the
Golf Shop
Bo Bowden, PGA Pro
& Greg Rushing, Assistant Pro
From The Club General Manager
Getting Better:
One Day, One Event at a Time
As I mentioned last month, one of our goals this year is to “Create
& Promote Member Informational Programs on Rules, Policies and
Procedures.” Along with this we will be scheduling meetings
throughout the year to get your input on Club Events. We began
this process on Saturday, January 19th with a meeting at Founder's
Hall. At that meeting we discussed your ideas and suggestions for
our Annual Men's Member Guest Weekend. I want to thank all of
you that attended. Your comments were appreciated and will be
taken into consideration while planning this year's weekend. It is
our goal to become better at what we do every year. This is done
one day at a time, one event at a time. Again, thank you to those
of you that took the time out of their Saturday morning to help us
achieve our goals.
An eager and enthusiastic Advisory Committee
Your Advisory Committee also met on January 24th. To say this
new committee is enthusiastic would be an understatement. In
their first meeting they voted to meet every other month rather
than quarterly. They are eager to hear from you, so please take
a moment to review their names and e-mail addresses.
A year full of activities
The Foundation, Property Owners Association and Club have
collaborated on this year's “Calendar of Events”. Soon you will
be receiving (if you haven't already) the tri-fold calendar for your
wallet or purse along with the beautiful wall calendar. Please refer
to these calendars often when planning your families’ activities.
While these calendars list all the preplanned events for the year,
they are not all inclusive. We continue to create activities all year.
Your newsletter and e-mails are the best way to stay current with
all information and all the events at The Reserve at Lake Keowee.
Again, thank you for your participation and information.
As always, I can be contacted at the Orchard House (864) 869-2100
or via e-mail: [email protected].
Sincerely,
Frank Santoro, C.H.A.
Welcome New Members!
“Neither rain, nor sleet, nor gloom
of night will keep me from my
appointed rounds.”
—Postman's Motto
That well-known motto could have been the golfer's motto
this past month as we experienced a roller coaster ride of
mixed weather. We saw everything from long frost delays
and rain to 60 degree or better days. Through it all, we still
managed to get outside and enjoy golf almost every day on
our beautiful course.
Congratulations!
— Let's hear it for the winners of our
January 6th Nine and Dine event.
With a score of 36, the team of Mr. Gene Propper,
Dr. Ralph Schatz, Mrs. Barbara Evans and Mrs. Shirley
Widmer “graciously defeated” the team of Mr. Pat Widmer,
Mr. Kevin Godfrey, Mrs. Tina Propper, and Mrs. Mary Schatz.
After a missing scorecard, all was forgotten after Bo's
Hershey Kiss gold and silver medal awards were handed out.
We thank you all for playing and invite everyone to come
and play at our next Nine and Dine February 3rd.
Other Kudos:
Not only did Mr. Propper win in the Nine and Dine event,
he also deserves congratulations for shooting 76, his
career-low score. Mr. Propper shot a 36 on the front and
a 40 on the back.
Mr. Harry Ahlfeldt made an eagle on #5, while Mr. Doug
Barker eagled #6. Although these eagles were made at different times, congratulations go out to both for terrific play!
Please Remember:
1. Locker and golf bag storage began carrying an annual
charge in January.
Randall and Rebecca Bly
Dublin, OH
A-39
Barry and Carol Hudson
Fayetteville, NC
E-177
David and Janice Glover
Atlanta, GA
H-81
Mike and Marcia Raisor
LaFayette, IN
E-207
Robert and Kathleen Basmadjian
White House Station, NJ
L-20
2. Please remember to check in at the Pro Shop prior to play.
All play starts on hole #1 unless directed otherwise by the Pro
Shop staff.
2008 USGA Rule Change
The USGA and R&A have decided to change
a few rules in 2008. One of those rule changes is:
A golfer will be allowed to lift a ball for identification in
a bunker or water hazard. However, because of this new
identification rule, there now will be a two-stroke penalty
for playing the wrong golf ball from a hazard. During a
match play event, breaking this new rule will incur loss
of the hole.
February 2008 | Calendar of Events
monday
sunday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
1
Color Indicates Event Sponsor
For Club events please call the Concierge at (864) 869-2105.
For Foundation events please call the Concierge at (864) 869-2105.
For Golf events and tee times please call the Pro Shop at (864) 869-2106.
3
4
5
6
saturday
2
Play Golf w/ the Pro
Tennis Club
7
8
9
Reserve Worship
Men’s Golf
Ladies’ Golf
Play Golf w/ the Pro
9 & Dine
Ladies Bridge
Resident’s Club
Tennis Club
Ash Wednesday
Reserve Worship
– Golf Shop Closed –
10
11
12
Reserve Worship
13
14
15
Men’s Golf
Valentines Day
Play Golf w/ the Pro
Ladies Bridge
Ladies’ Golf
Tennis Club
16
Valentine Dinner
ARC Meeting
– Golf Shop Closed –
17
18
19
20
21
Men’s Golf
Reserve Worship
22
Ladies’ Golf
Ladies Lunch Bunch
Play Golf w/ the Pro
Tennis Club
Ladies Bridge
23
Pro Shop Sale
Open House
Drop-in at the new
Foundation Office
– Golf Shop Closed –
24
25
Reserve Worship
Pro Shop Sale
26
Lunch and Learn:
“Women's Heart
Health”
27
28
29
Ladies’ Golf
Men’s Golf
Ladies Bridge
30
Play Golf w/ the Pro
Tennis Club
ARC Submission
Date
– Golf Shop Closed –
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A Short History of
The Reserve at Lake Keowee
1690
First documented contact between the British explorers and the Cherokee
Indians in the lower towns of the Keowee River Basin.
1760
War breaks out between the settlers and the Cherokee. The fort that
was built to protect the Cherokee leads to their demise.
1784
First land deeds issued to settlers on the Keowee River.
1847
The town of Old Pickens, with 1,600 residents is incorporated.
1962
Duke Power’s Keowee-Toxaway Project begins. The project includes the
Oconee Nuclear Station, Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee, and their
hydroelectric stations.
1997
Duke sells 33,000 acres of the Keowee-Toxaway Project to the Department
of Natural Resources to form the Jocassee Gorges wildlife reserve.
1998
Buddy Thompson and Dean Ricker create TDT (Two Dudes and a Truck)
Developers. Along with 50 other investors they fund the Keowee Toxaway
Company and join forces with Greenwood Development to give birth
to The Reserve.
2002
Grand Opening of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and
the 20,000 square foot clubhouse, the Orchard House.
2004
Year of the Amenities: the Pool Pavilion, Racquet Club with Interim Fitness
Room, Hiking Trails, and Guest House open. Plans for the Homes of
the Great Lawn unveiled.
2005
The Reserve acquires 711 acres across the lake from the Great Lawn,
bringing the community’s total acreage to 3,900. Turkey Ridge Park
and fire station open.
2006
Community Foundation hires full-time director, begins scheduling cultural
events, places public art throughout the community, distributes first funds
to area non-profits.
2007
The Reserve named one of the country’s top 100 golf course communities
by both LINKS Magazine and Travel+Leisure Golf. First phase of Village center
opens in July with opening of Founder’s Hall, followed by the Real Estate
Office, marketplace and post office. Chuck Pigg named The Reserve’s first
Community Manager. Arnold Palmer Premier Golf Complex announced.
Community Foundation Activities
C O M M U N I T Y
F O U N D A T I O N
N E W S
February
Kathryn Coleman,
Community Foundation Executive Director
Our new home on the hill
The Community Foundation is in our new home, located in the
building formerly occupied by the sales office. The building has
received a fresh coat of paint and new carpet and enjoys wonderful
long-range views. This new and improved venue will not only be
my office, but also a beautiful setting for a variety of Foundation
programs. The Foundation Board and I invite you to come see the
transformation for yourself during our official Open House on
February 23. Please stop by any time between 5 and 6:30 p.m.
23 Community Foundation Open House
Foundation Office 5 – 6:30 pm
26 Lunch and Learn “Women's Heart Health”
Foundation Office 12 – 1:30 pm
March
5 Foundation Wednesdays “Preparing to Fly Fish”
Foundation Office 12 – 1:30 pm
8 Saturday Night Special
“Stargazing” with Roper Mountain Astronomers
12 Foundation Wednesdays
15 Boat Safety Certificate Class
New gallery space is a boost for the arts
19 Foundation Wednesdays
The Community Foundation will soon begin hosting a variety of artists
and art in our new gallery located in the reception area of the office. In
February, we plan to begin bringing in monthly exhibits for your enjoyment. Please pay close attention to your weekly emails, newsletter, and
website for upcoming details. We will hold our second “Lunch and
Learn” series on women's heart health in our new location as well.
25 Lunch and Learn “Humor in Your Life”
Foundation Office
26 Foundation Wednesdays
29 Town Hall Meeting
Founders Hall 10 am
It's time to cast your vote for your favorite charity
By early February you will receive an email asking you to help select the
recipients of the 2008 Community Outreach donation. As you may be
aware, The Community Foundation has four pillars that reflect its philosophy: culture, environment, education, and outreach. Each year the
Foundation makes a charitable contribution of at least 10% of the previous year's income. The Outreach Committee, comprised of Reserve property owners, has created a short list of organizations that meet our criteria.
All of the organizations are private, non-profit groups that serve the
greater Pickens County area. Your input is important — after all, it is the
property owners that make the final recommendation to the Board!
Property owners raise money
to keep troubled boys warm
I would also like to thank the property owners who participated in raising
money for the Fairplay Wilderness Camp for Boys in December. The donation was taken to the camp and given to
Paul Graber, a member of the
staff. Donations for this
camp for troubled boys
were used to purchase
gloves, hats, and warm
coats for the boys who
actually live in primitive
shelters year round.
TURF
TALK:
Sam Crowe, CGCS,
Certified Golf Course Superintendent
Winter Work.
Enhancing your experience on the golf course.
This is the time of the year that we do several projects that
would be difficult during other months. These projects
range from improving drainage and landscaping to repairing cart paths and irrigation. All are done to enhance your
experience and increase your enjoyment on the course.
Hiking in the Hills kicks off new lifelong
learning partnership
I am very excited to announce our partnership with The Osher
Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Program at Clemson University
and The Community Foundation. OLLI has expanded their spring
2008 semester by offering courses at the Foundation office. As part
of this joint venture, The Community Foundation will offer its facilities where the classes will be held. There is a minimal cost for each
of these classes. The first offerings include Hiking in the Hills, a
five-session course that will meet on Wednesday afternoons, beginning April 2nd, and will explore wildflowers along the Foothills
Trail and other scenic venues in the Upstate and into North
Carolina. OLLI will also host two Lunch & Learn programs: Humor
in Your Life on March 25th and Nepal – On the Everest Route
on April 29th. If the first hiking course doesn't fit into your schedule, a four-session Maymester version of Hiking in the Hills will
be offered on Tuesday afternoons during May. A Lunch & Learn,
titled Alaskan Wildlife is planned for May 27th. Remember these
are Clemson classes; registration will be done through the university, not the Concierge or Foundation office, although we will be glad
to give you information. If you would like to sign up for any of the
classes or get an OLLI catalog, please go to the OLLI website at
www.clemson.edu/OLLI or call the OLLI office at 864-6565-6912.
Rainy days will wash away the blues.
The golf course will also be sprayed this winter to eliminate unwanted weeds.
During the spraying process we will use a dye that is mixed into our tanks to allow
our applicators to determine where they have applied their solution. This dye
will color the dormant bermudagrass blue and will remain until rain washes it
off the grass.
A fan for every green.
We are also installing the power needed to operate fans on the remaining
12 greens of the golf course. The use of fans proved very helpful to the
health of six greens this past summer and we are fortunate that the other
greens will receive fans this year. Aided by a representative of the fan
manufacturer, all fan locations were specially chosen; maximizing benefits
for greens, while minimally impacting play for golfers.
I am excited about what these projects will do for our golf course this year and
if you have any questions on any of these areas or other parts of the golf course,
please give me a call. See you on the course.
Community
Association News
Michael Moore,
Community Association Manager
Property Owner Association
& Architectural Review Office
The Reserve
Development Office
(864) 868-9707
(864) 868-0100
Michael Moore
Community Association Manager
[email protected]
Tony Niemeyer
Project Manager
Brad Wolthuis
Architectural Review Committee
Administrator
[email protected]
Over 50 new houses
under construction
Club Staff
Joel Swayngham
Director of Land Development
Linda Hicks
Development Office Manager
Alan Lait
Construction Manager
(864) 869-2100
Jimmy Jones
Construction Superintendent
Our community continues to build steadily. The ARC's latest status
report shows we now have 116 completed homes at The Reserve
and another 52 under construction. Those houses currently being
built are using the web-based software, CastleKeep, which helps
move property owners through the ARC process in real time.
The Reserve
at Lake Keowee
Community Foundation
(864) 868-0100
You should have received your annual assessment and access
renew fees by now. Please let us know if you haven't received
yours or if you have questions about them.
Kathryn Coleman
Executive Director
[email protected]
As this newsletter goes to press, we are in the process of moving
to our new office in the space where the Sales Office used to be.
The computers are being connected and the phones are being
turned on. By the way, our phone number will remain the same:
(864) 868-9707. Please call us if we can be of any assistance or
answer any of your questions.
Bo Bowden
Head PGA Professional
[email protected]
864-869-2106
Ken Cooper
Golf Operations
Kristin Schlise
Membership Coordinator
[email protected]
Laura Sparks
Administrative Assistant
Special Events Coordinator
[email protected]
Jennifer Green
Concierge
[email protected]
864-869-2105
Jami Walker
Service Director
[email protected]
Sales and Marketing
864-868-4000
Greg Rushing
Assistant Golf Professional
[email protected]
Carlisle Jones
Commodore
[email protected]
Steve Bost
Maintenance Director
[email protected]
Samuel W. Crowe, CGCS
Golf Course Superintendent
[email protected]
864-868-3062
Greg Bida
Club Accountant
[email protected]
ARC 2008 Dates
April Negrete
Executive Housekeeper
[email protected]
SUBMISSION DATE
MEETING DATE
Wednesday, Noon
Wednesday, 10:00 am
January
23
February
13
February
27
March
12
March
26
April
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
23
28
25
23
27
24
22
26
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
9
14
11
9
13
10
8
12
10
Please call the ARC office at 864-868-9707 if you need further
information on this or other building issues.
Andreas Sellner
Executive Chef
[email protected]
Francis J. Santoro, C.H.A.
General Manager
[email protected]
Greenwood Development
Corporation
Jay Nexsen
President
[email protected]
Chuck Pigg
VP / Reserve Community Manager
[email protected]
Rutledge Livingston
Director of Sales and Marketing
[email protected]
Denny Bolt
Sales Executive
[email protected]
John Barrett
Sales Executive
[email protected]
David Hurst
Sales Executive
[email protected]
Brad Ricker
Sales Executive
[email protected]
Jimmy Fuqua
Sales Executive
[email protected]
Lauren Harper
Marketing Coordinator &
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Joy Steverson
VP Sales/Marketing
[email protected]
Benjamin Bolt
Sales Assistant
[email protected]
Gloria Henley-Smith
Asst. VP
[email protected]
Trish Morgan
Sales Coordinator
[email protected]
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Winter Hours
Effective January 1, 2008 through March 8, 2008
Please note: the Pool and Pool Grille
are closed for the season.
Administrative Offices and Concierge
9 am-5 pm, 7 Days a Week
Pro Shop
8:30 am – 5 pm
Tee times starting at 9 am
Closed Tuesdays
Grille
MAKE YOUR
Closed Monday-Wednesday
Friday: 5:30 pm – 10 pm
Saturday: 11:30 am – 2 pm;
5:30 pm – 10 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am – 2 pm;
RESERVATION
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Kitchen
Monday–Thursday: 11:30 am – 6 pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:30 am – 10 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am – 8 pm
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