Carmeline - Carmel Country Club
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Carmeline - Carmel Country Club
Carmeline C C C armel ountry lub Dive-in Movie Night at the Pool July 13 details on page 3 Clam Bake and Seafood Spectacular August 18 details on page 4 Upcoming Club Championships details on page 7 july/august 2012 Page 1 Carmeline From the President Our Vision: "A visible and ongoing pursuit of excellence in facilities, programs and member service where golf, dining, wellness, swimming and tennis combine to make Carmel a place for fellowship and the country club of choice for families in Greater Charlotte." S ummer is upon us, and we are ready to relax and enjoy our Club. With the increase in utilization for all areas of Carmel, we’d like to share these reminders about the importance of showing courtesy to your fellow Club members. Mark Anderson President Currently, our Golf Committee is developing an awareness program called “Care for Carmel”, asking every golfer to take responsibility for proper care of the courses as they play. Other committees and board members are also hearing about issues relating to courtesy at Carmel. A caring and courteous respect for our facilities and for other members’ enjoyment needs to be an inherent part of the Carmel experience. What actions can you take to show you are part of the “Carmel Cares” community? Here are a few areas of note: Golf: Pace of Play – Players must maintain pace with the group in front of them. If your group falls behind, you must allow the group behind to play through. This is the rule. Golf Course Care – All members are expected to the leave the course in better condition than they found it. As necessary, this includes raking bunkers, filling divots and replacing ball marks. Please always take the time to fix your own, and one other. Practice – Rather than hitting multiple shots from the same spot on the golf course, members should make use of the range for all practice. Dress Code - Proper golf attire is mandatory for members and guests on the golf courses and all practice areas. Tank tops, halter tops, tee shirts and cut-offs are not permitted. Shorts are permitted providing they are no higher than four inches above the knee. Short shorts, gym shorts, tennis shorts, swim attire, blue jean cut-offs, and denim attire are not permitted in golf areas. Golf shirts must be tucked in. Golf caps must be worn with the brim facing directly forward. Golf shoes with soft spikes or turf friendly shoes must be worn in golf areas. Pool: Towels - Members are responsible for the return of all towels issued to them, their children and guardians and their guests. Towels are to be returned to the appropriate bins. Seating - A key area for member satisfaction involves seating at the pool. Members may reserve chairs for their children, and guests, but only while they are present in the Pool Complex. Saving chairs for future arrivals is not permitted. Trash - All trash should be disposed of in the trash cans and not left on the tables or poolside. Child Supervision - All children under the age of 11 must be supervised by a guardian aged 14 or older at all times while at the pool. Page 2 Carmeline Clubhouse: Dress Code – The following are not permitted in the Clubhouse: torn, tight, short and baggy clothing; bathing suits; t-shirts; bare mid-sections; and untucked shirts (Tommy Bahama Style Box Cut Shirts are permitted). Child Supervision - Parents must supervise their children (under the age of 13) on the Honors Terrace. The West Patio is for ADULTS ONLY. Children are not permitted to run on the golf course at any time. Children are NOT PERMITTED past the cart path unless they are playing golf. While dining in the Grill or on the patio, please watch your children, monitor their noise level (no screaming/shouting), and take necessary steps to ensure they are not causing a disruption to other members. We should remember that while we are a family oriented club, we should also respect the rights of other members to have a peaceful and relaxing place to enjoy, and not ask them to contend with loud or disruptive behavior from adults or children other than in appropriate areas such as the pool. Tennis: Reservation of courts - Please remember to reserve a court prior to coming out to play. Proper Attire - Appropriate tennis attire and shoes are required at all times (unacceptable clothing/shoes include: tank tops or sleeveless shirts worn by men; cut-offs; swim wear; jeans; running shoes; street shoes; deck type shoes; and sandals or bare feet.) Finally, please remember that all guests must be registered before utilizing Club facilities. In conclusion, we don’t want to ask staff to police our behavior. Instead, let’s take it upon ourselves as members to be part of a caring community at Carmel by respecting each other’s enjoyment of our Club. I also encourage you to discuss this with fellow members, and encourage everyone in the Carmel family to respect one another. Thank you in advance for your attention to these rules and your support of Carmel Country Club. n o s r e d n A k r a M Dear Carmel Members: It’s great to be on board as the new Clubhouse Manager here at Carmel. I have joined the Carmel team after serving as Food & Beverage Director at Memphis Country Club for the last 6 years, but I also bring 14 years of private club experience to Carmel. I believe my experience has provided me with excellent grounding to advance, promote and carry on Carmel’s tradition of excellence. The ongoing pursuit of elevating service and amenities has me focusing on some areas important to every member. Improving service in the Grill is a top priority for me. My focus includes bringing in a new Grill Manager, establishing a specific set of service standards for all wait staff, and making overall refinements to organization in the Grill and around all of our Food and Beverage services. Another area of focus for me will be staff training. We have already begun assessing, redesigning, and developing new training material and will begin implementing a very aggressive approach to retraining current and new staff over the coming months. Also, those who dine with us in the Grill will begin to receive a short five question survey via email the following day. It is my hope that, through your feedback, we will be able to identify exactly what areas we need to advance and improve as well as recognize what we already do successfully. Another immediate priority is to increase the effectiveness around our banquet planning process. We’re working with a nationally recognized catering consultant to assess and define opportunities to elevate our offerings in this area, and also help apply these improved processes and innovations at Carmel. This includes developing new banquet menus catered to specific groups, along with reviewing all policies and procedures in our banquet and event offerings. Ultimately, my goals and priorities as Clubhouse Manager have the best interests of you the member at heart. Please remember that one of the most effective ways to improve your member experience is by providing us with your input and opinions about Carmel. Filling out the comment cards available on the Club’s website is the easiest and most direct way to do just that. Those comments are shared with all relevant management and leadership and help us continue in our Club-wide pursuit of excellence in all areas. Thank you to everyone I have met thus far for their very warm welcome. I look forward to meeting and getting to know more of the membership over the coming weeks and months. Please stop me anytime to say hello and share any thoughts around the topics of improvement I address here, or any other matters that are of interest to you regarding the Carmel clubhouse. There’s a lot to be excited about at Carmel this summer. Hopefully you will enjoy all your Club has to offer, including lazy days poolside and leisurely meals with family and friends in the Grill. s e k l i W Shawn Sincerely, Shawn Wilkes Clubhouse Manager Page 3 Carmeline Saturday Night Bridge Saturday, July 14, Clubhouse 6:00pm- Cocktails in the Couple’s Lounge 6:45pm- Dinner in The Grill 8:00pm- Bridge Please make reservations by calling the club at 704-945-9630 Cheeseburger in Paradise! Taco Tuesdays at the Pool Grill July 3, 10th, 17th, 24st & 31st 5-8pm, Poolside Don’t worry about dinner on Tuesday nights in July; join us for special Taco Features at the Pool. To complement the Tacos, Margaritas will be on special at the Cabana Bar! Saturday, July 21 Noon-3pm, Pool, $10/burger If you are hungry for lunch while swimming at the pool, you can dine at the Build your own Burger Bar! We will have three different types of Burgers, Turkey, Beef and Veggie; endless Toppings, Salads and Fries--Perfect for a great day at the pool! Martini Mixology with Justin Funky Fridays Thursday, July 26 7:30pm, Cabana Bar, $20 includes light Hors’doeuvres and one cocktail The hot summer nights are exciting at Carmel! Join your Carmel friends poolside for Funky Fridays! We will feature a different musical guest to rock the night away. The Pool Grill will serve up scrumptious specials, while the Cabana Bar keeps you cool with ice cold refreshments! Ladies Night Out at the Cabana Bar! Justin Smith, Carmel’s very own Mixologist, will teach the fine art of cocktails. To wrap up the evening, Justin will preside over an “iron chef ” mixing competition! Hey Couples Golf players, after playing golf on July 20, please join us for Funky Fridays and partake of the Pool Grill and Cabana Bar specials! Carmel Summer Olympics July 6 & July 20, 6-9pm, The Pool Dive-in Movie Night Friday, July 13 6-8:30pm Dinner Buffet available, Movie starts at Dusk at the Pool: $15 Adults, $10 Children (4-11), 3 and under are free This has become a Carmel summertime favorite! Grab a float and pick a spot in the pool. Carmel will have a 20’ inflatable movie screen set up in front of the diving well for your viewing enjoyment! Float around the pool or lounge poolside while we show a wonderful family movie, Chipwrecked,(G)! Chef Vergili will amaze you with a summertime Buffet—perfect for Alvin, Simon, Theodore and all of your Carmel friends: Carmel Popcorn Balls; Soft pretzels; Nacho Bar; Grilled Surf and Turf; Fried Chicken; Hot Dogs; and Movie Candy Rice Crispy Treats! Make reservations online so we can plan on your attendance! **Because the movie is shown outside, the movie will not start until dusk! July 27 & 28th Yes, the summer Olympics are in London this year; however, the family-friendly Carmel Olympics will take place right here at Carmel! “Horseback Riding in the Pool”, Croquet, “Summer Luge” races on the slides, volleyball, and Nerf archery are just a few of the competions which will determine Carmel’s medal winners. Disney Daze Saturday, August 4, 5-8pm, Poolside, $15 Adults, $10 Children (3-11), 2 and under are free Dress as your favorite Disney character and join us poolside for Disney fun, games and yummy food--we will play Scene it Trivia, Find the Glass Slipper and have other fantastic Disney fun! Chef Vergili will cook up a delicious child friendly buffet to include Pluto’s Pizza; Daisy’s Hot Dog Bar; Clarabelle’s Ceaser Salad; Minnie’s Mac and Cheese; Mickey’s Steak and Potato; Frosted Character Sugar Cookies. Page 4 Carmeline Saturday Night Bridge Saturday, August 11, Clubhouse 6:00pm- Cocktails in the Couple’s Lounge 6:45pm- Dinner in The Grill 8:00pm- Bridge Please make reservations by calling the club at 704-945-9630. High School Pool Party Sunday, August 12 8pm, $16 per person All Carmel High Schoolers, from Freshman to Seniors, now is the time to have the pool to yourselves! DJ Roger Phipps will keep the music rock’n and Carmel will have a fantastic buffet for you and your friends! The menu will include Fruit Salad; Caesar Salad; Chicken Wings; a Taco Station; Burgers and Fries; Fried Chicken Sandwiches and Cinnamon Sugar Dipping Sticks. Reservations are suggested and easy to make online. Clam Bake & Seafood Spectacular Saturday, August 18 5:30-8pm, Poolside, Adults $24, Children $14 Please join us for a late summer Clam Bake…Steamers, Ca¬sino and Half Shell. A traditional New England Clam Bake, how swell! Chef Vergili and his expert culinary team will pre¬pare the classic Clam Bake, with all types of delicious seafood, for Carmel family and friends: Herbed Cheddar Biscuits; Grilled Oysters and Steamed Clams; Clams Casino; Old Bay Shrimp Boil; Flat Iron Steaks; Twice Baked Potatoes and summer fresh vegetables. To top off the evening, Pastry Chef Elizabeth will marvel you with Peaches and Cream Parfaits; Lemon Meringue Tartlets; and Shortbread Cookies! Please join us for this fantastic evening—Reservations are encouraged and very easy to make online! Back to School Movie under the Stars Friday, August 24 6:30-8:30pm Buffet available, Honors Terrace. Movie starts at Dusk $14 Adults, $10 Children (4-11), 3 and under are free. Celebrate the start of a new school year by watching Hugo (PG) on a huge screen—all underneath the stars on the Honors Terrace. Chef Vergili will prepare a delicious late sum¬mertime Buffet featuring Chopped Salad; Burgers; Fried Chicken; Grilled Shrimp Kabobs; Corn Dogs, Potato and Macaroni Salads; Nachos; Candy Bar Brownies! Reserva¬tions can be made on line—easy to do—so please join us for this family fun evening! **Because the movie is shown outside, the movie will not start until dusk! Panthers vs Steelers Preseason Tailgate Thursday, August 30 7pm Pool Cabana Bar Join us to watch the last preseason game as the Panthers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field! Kickoff is at 7:30pm—but arrive early to join in the festivities, get a seat at the bar and “trash talk” with Chef Vergili over his beloved Steelers! Events Middle School Pool Party Sunday, August 19 8pm, $16 per person Hey middle schoolers, now is the time to have pool to yourselves! DJ Roger Phipps will keep the music rock’n and Carmel will have a fantastic buffet for you and your friends! The menu will include Fruit Salad; Nachos; Pizza; Corn Dogs and Fries; Grilled Cheese; Mini Burgers; and a full candy bar for dessert! Reservations are encouraged and very easy to make online! Page 5 Carmeline Independence Day Extravaganza Wednesday, July 4 10:30am-5pm Poolside 5:30-11pm Driving Range** **$35 Adults, $22 Children (3-11), 2 & under are free Don’t miss this Carmel Country Club tradition! The fun and games will begin early, continue through the day and culminate with a bang, literally! Enjoy a fun filled holiday at the Pool where we will have games & activities planned throughout the day, while Tennis and Golf will offer tournaments and games all afternoon. Early evening, join us on the driving range as we celebrate America’s birthday in style: At 5:30pm walk down to the Driving Range where DJ Kevin Conklin will rock the house with all your favorite tunes. Additionally, Chef Vergili and his awesome staff will create a delicious, All-American dinner buffet featuring BBQ Ribs, Fried Chicken Legs, Grilled & Low Country Boiled Shrimp, Beef Brisket, Mini Burgers, Corn on the Cob, Watermelon, Macaroni Salad, Cucumber Salad, Ice Cream Treats, Sprinkled Sugar Cookies and many more summertime favorites. Carmel’s fireworks display is one of the biggest and best displays in North Carolina and you don’t want to miss it! Reservations are required—please make your family’s reservation now! All CANCELLATIONS must be received by Friday, June 29 at 5:00 pm: Members will be charged for any cancellations after June 29 at 5pm. The cancellation policy will be enforced and all “No shows” will be charged. Daytime Events: 10:30am-Pool activities begin! Additionally, DJ Kevin Conklin’s awesome music will keep the celebration on track! The pool will close for the day at 5pm. Evening Events: 5:30- Carnival at the Driving Range begins with amusement rides, carnival games, food, music and much more! 6:30pm-A special surprise will make you realize you can get by “With a Little Help from your Friends” for the entire evening! Dusk-Fireworks Finale! Page 6 Carmeline Reading Greens Is A Science Not An Art You have all seen that magical green line that shows up at every tour event on television where if the professional rolls the Saturday, February ball over that line at the correct speed, the ball25th goes in the Two clinics. 10 am or 2pm. (each are 2.5 hours) hole. Wouldn’t you love it if you started to see that South putting green. Sign up online! line in your person mind’s eye before you hit a putt. $200 Wellperyou can! Have you ever wondered whereJoinorDirector whoof Instruction, invented that line? ItSenior is a Aimpoint guy named Jason Sutton and PGA Inventor, for a guy green reading that you don'twho want togot miss.tired Never Mark Sweeney.Mark AnSweeney average (not aclinic golf pro) guess at a read again! with same answer when asking the question,” How do you What You Will Learn: read a green accurately?” It isHow just experience, right! Wrong. So to accurately identify slope directionwith and grade How slope Aimpoint Technologies was created allaffect thebreak answers to the How your position on the slope influences break and speed question. “How much break should I play on this putt?” The How to identify your position on the slope How to determine precise break amounts based on position computer model that created the green line was then turned How to handle changing or multiple slopes into a teachable system thatHow any level oftogolfer can learn. I just position relates speed control determine optimum approach shot strategies happen to be the only How golfto professional in the Charlotte region that is certifiedWhether to teach unbelievable system I amgolfer, right you'rethis a professional golfer, caddie, junior, and or amateur AimPoint Green Reading will transform your game by teaching you the here at your service at Carmel Country Club. one aspect of putting which is never taught--exactly where to aim. Learn that putting is predictable For those of you who don’t know about the AimPoint system, and discover the most effective and reliable here is an overview of ways howto determine it works. First of all, every putt has the direction and precise a very predictable amount of curve attached to it due to a fixed amount of break for any putt, set of laws that allcreate break based on gravityon (onlyevery putt. No matter what works on earth). course or type of green that you are on, there is an answer to To learn more about AimPoint green go to how much break which makes every single putt makeable. Yes, www.aimpointgolf.com every putt! It’s All About SAT If you can find the direction the (S)lope is running, the percentage of slope you are rolling the ball across and at what (A)ngle you are rolling the ball across the slope, then you can predict the break down to the inch. The rest relies on what we call (T)ime. The time it takes the ball to roll to the hole which is simply taught by finding your distance to the hole. So Aimpoint is simply a ball location exercise that requires you to find a few variables, plug them into a chart that will give an answer as to where EXACTLY where to aim. The great thing is that you can gather this information in less than 30 seconds. I can show you in less than an hour how to develop these necessary skills and how to read the chart which will quickly help you to make more putts inside of 20 feet and eliminate three putts. How important is green reading to lowering your scores? Come and find out by attending the next clinic ( I have at least one every month) or taking a private lesson. As we say in the Aimpoint family, stop guessing and come and learn to make everything. See you on the putting green, Jason Sutton Director of Instruction Golf Course Closures for July and August July 2nd- South Course Closed July 3rd- North Course Closed The Driving Range will close at 12:00 on July 3rd and will reopen at 10:00 AM on July 5th. July 9th-12th- North Course Closed (Aerification) July 16th- North Course Closed July 17th- South Course Closed July 23rd- South Course Closed July 24th- North Course Closed July 30th- North Course Closed July 31st- South Course Closed August 6th- South Course Closed August 7th- North Course Closed August 13th- North Course Closed August 14th- South Course Closed August 20th- Both Courses Closed for Corporate Outing August 21st- South Course Closed August 22nd- North Course Closed August 27th- South Course Closed August 29th- North Course Closed Girls Only Golf Clinic "I was blown away by the turn out we had. What an incredible group of bright, energetic and talented girls that are eager to learn! Their enthusiasm was the highlight of my entire week and I can't wait to see where the girls golf program goes from here!" ~ Perry Swenson Livonius First of all, I want to thank Perry for her time and efforts in hosting this clinic. She was a gracious host and very generous with the girls too: she posed for professional portraits with them, gave them her personally signed player cards, tossed autographed golf balls out to the young ladies that asked questions; it was really fantastic. I know the girls were very impressed with not only her playing ability, but her kindness as well. I figured that we would have a good group together for Perry's class; but 50 girls!?! For me it was an encouraging sight. I am sure now that Carmel has a significant group of young ladies that will take an active role in a girls only golf program if it is available to them. I am excited to set up more events where the girls have the chance to enjoy golf and each other's company. I foresee a thriving girls golf program at Carmel and will continue to support this group with activities, instruction and playing opportunities all summer long. ~ Adam Ohsberg, PGA, Carmel Junior Leader For the latest news and girls golf opportunities check out the Junior Golf page of the website. Page 7 Carmeline Carmel Invitational Summer Member Guest July 20th- 22nd The tournament begins with a practice round on Friday afternoon, and the tournament days are Saturday and Sunday, with 9:00 Shotgun starts both days. On Saturday the format is Texas Scramble on the North Course and on Sunday the format is Best Ball (Both Gross and Net) on the South Course. Call the Golf Shop to see if spaces are still available in the event. The cost is $425 per team. Fee includes three days of lunch, two days of breakfast, cart fees, guest fees, beverages on cart each day and prizes. Parent Child Championship Sunday, August 5th Don’t miss out on one of the best events of the year! This event is open to all members and their fathers, mothers, sons and daughters. Grandparents may play with grandchildren as long as the grandparent is a member. The format will be Modified Alternate Shot played on the North Course. Each participant hits their drive, and then the players switch and hit each others second shot. The best ball is then selected and the participants will alternate until the ball is holed. You may play with multiple children at the same time and request a tee time range but please note that all age groups that play 18 holes must tee off prior to 2:00. The cost for the 6-8 and 9-10 age groups is $35, and the cost for the 11-12, 13-14, 15-17 and 18+ age groups is $60. Any member with more than one team pays ½ the entry fee for additional teams. The cost includes prizes, cookout (Noon to 4pm) and refreshments. One Day Member Guest (North Course) Thursday, August 9th This event will be a 1:00 Shotgun on the North Course. Teams will consist of a member and one (1) guest playing Best Ball (Both Gross and Net Divisions). The entry fee of $165 includes lunch (before golf in the men's grill), guest fee, cart fee, prizes and post round cocktails and hors d' oeuvres. The field is limited to the first 44 teams that sign up. Don’t delay and sign up today for this fun event! August 24th, 25th and 26th concludes Championship Month at Carmel Country Club. Members and spouses practice up as the Men’s Club Championship, Women’s Club Championship and the President’s Cup are contested on this very busy and exciting weekend. Men's Club Championship The Men's Club Championship will take place August 24, 25 and 26 and will be a 36 hole stroke play tournament which begins on Friday afternoon. After the completion of play on Saturday, the low 4 participants will play the match play semi finals and finals on Sunday. The other participants will play 18 more holes of stroke play on Sunday. There will be no handicaps taken into consideration, and the course and tees will be set up in true championship conditions. The low 4 players in the Men’s Club Championship will receive an exemption onto the Carmel Country Club InterClub Team. The course rotation for this event will be South/ North/ South. Women's Club Championship The Women’s Club Championship will take place August 25 and 26 and will be played on Saturday and Sunday, with tee times beginning at 8:00 AM. The rotation will South Course/ North Course, and will be a 36 hole stoke play event. The field will be split into flights based on handicap index, and prizes in each flight will be paid out to low gross scores and low net scores. President's Cup The President’s Cup makes it’s return to golf schedule this year, and will be played on Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26 only. This will be a 36 hole stroke play event. The field will be put into flights based on handicap index, and the course rotation for the event is North/ South. Within each flight, the majority of payouts will be for net scores, however there will be some gross payouts in each flight. The cost for each of these events is $60, and the deadline for registration is August 17th. Member/ Spouse Championship Sunday, August 12th This championship will be contested on the North Course with a 2:00 Shotgun. The format is Modified Alternate Shot, where each participant hits their drive, and then the players switch and hit each others second shot. The best ball is then selected and the participants will alternate until the ball is holed. Teams will be divided into flights based on their combined handicap indexes. Please note that this tournament is for husband and wife teams only. The cost is $90 for the team, which includes prizes and a dinner in the clubhouse following golf. ***Please note that to compete in any of the major tournaments, a valid USGA handicap index is required. This includes members, spouses and guests. Page 8 Carmeline 53rd Annual Carmel Fall Classic October 18, 19 and 20, 2012 The field size for this year's event will be capped at 96 teams, and the cost will be $900. The sign up procedure for the Fall Classic will be as follows: Entries will be taken starting at 7:30 AM on Saturday, July 14th and ending on Sunday, July 22nd at 7:00 PM. You will have these eight days to return your completed entry form to the Golf Shop with your guests name and check made out to Carmel Country Club for $900. All entry forms must be filled out in their entirety. On Monday, July 23rd, if we over-subscribe the tournament, names will be drawn out of the completed forms to form a waiting list. Please remember that all guests must have an official USGA Handicap Index. Please note that no entries may be faxed in, and refunds will only be given if your spot can be filled by a team on the waiting list. Entry forms must be dropped off at the Golf Shop. A formal invitation and schedule of event will be email at the end of June. Should you have any questions feel free to contact Dan Isaacs in the Golf Shop at 704-945-3300. Junior Inter-Club The Junior Inter-Club Team has once again completed its seeding for the top 16 spots to represent Carmel in the league matches. For those of you who don't know about the junior inter-club team, here is the scoop. Carmel's juniors are apart of a Junior Golf League comprised of 16 teams from various private clubs in the Greater Charlotte Area that this year is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Their are four age divisions: 10 & Under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, and four juniors represent their club within each age division. At Carmel this team has become so popular that we hold an extensive qualifying process involving seven different 9-hole rounds for the kids to come out and try their hand at qualifying. This year the number of juniors has exploded - 60 juniors tried out for the coveted 16 spots on the Team! The biggest increase has come from the 7-10 year olds, with a total of 25 kids in that group alone! Carmel has won the League Championship the last two years and is hoping to make it three years in a row this Summer! From Coach Adam Ohsberg, PGA - "For me it is a real privilage to Coach such an outstanding group of Juniors. I am always so impressed by their focus, and competitiveness within even the youngest age groups. Beyond the competition though, it is especially rewarding to see the juniors bonding with each other through golf. I love to see them remove their hats and shake hands on the 9th green after their matches. This year I am creating highlight videos for the group with player interviews immediately after their rounds; anything I can do to help the kids feel like big-leaguers! I feel confident about our chances in League this year. We would love to bring the Inter-Club Trophy home to Carmel for a third consecutive year!!!" Match Schedule this summer: June 11th - at Charlotte CC June 19th - at Cedarwood CC July 16th - at Carmel CC July 24th - at Pine Island CC July 27th - Pro-Junior at Providence CC August 2nd - League Championship at Gaston CC Junior Golf 27 02 Wednesday evening: Fried Chicken Buffet Thursdays (11am - 2pm): Thursday Lunch Buffet Thursday evening: Weekly rotating buffet - Pasta Night, Snow Crab Night, Prime Rib Night, or Fried Flounder Buffet Fridays (11am - 2pm): Business buffet lunch 08 09 Saturday evening: Surf and Turf Night Sunday evening: Comfort Food Night 13 28 07 CARMEL SUMMER OLYMPICS CARMEL SUMMER OLYMPICS 21 20 CARMEL INVITATIONAL SUMMER MEMBER GUEST CARMEL INVITATIONAL SUMMER MEMBER GUEST CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE FUNKY FRIDAY AT THE POOL 14 04 26 MARTINI MIXOLOGY WITH JUSTIN 19 12 Grill Buffet Specials 25 MENS TENNIS NIGHT 18 MENS TENNIS NIGHT 11 MENS TENNIS NIGHT 31 TACO TUESDAY AT THE POOL 24 TACO TUESDAY AT THE POOL 17 10 TACO TUESDAY AT THE POOL Thursday, April 22 $145 per person 6:00pm-Shuttle Leaves Carmel Country Club, 7:00pm-Showtime **Price to include ticket, transportation to and from the arena and complementary cocktail prior to leaving Carmel Country Club TACO TUESDAY AT THE POOL Friday, April 23 6:00-Dinner Buffet available, 6:45pm-8:00pm-Bingo $16 Adults, $10 Children (5-11), 4 & under are free $1 additional Bingo cards, Price includes dinner and 1bingo card, Drinks by signature CLUBHOUSE CLOSED EVERY MONDAY 30 LADIES TENNIS NIGHT 23 Family Bingo LADIES TENNIS NIGHT 16 LADIES TENNIS NIGHT 09 Let’s load up and travel to the Time Warner Cable Arena for a night of classic rock and new hits. Carmel has secured fabulous seats to the Bon Jovi concert! With more than 34 million fans, Bon Jovi is at their best when they’re on the move, and that’s truer now than ever before. Before the rock legends take the stage Dashboard Confessional will rock the house! Seating is limited so reserve your ticket today. Reservations are Required. Tickets are nonrefundable upon reservation LADIES TENNIS NIGHT 29 SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD SEPCIAL : COUNTRY FRIED STEAK SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 AM 22 SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD SEPCIAL : ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH SAVORY PUDDING CARMEL INVITATIONAL SUMMER MEMBER GUEST SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 AM 15 SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD SEPCIAL : FRIED CATFISH SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 AM 08 Join us for a night of family fun! What better way to spend your Friday night than with your family and a great game of bingo! We have some great prizes to give away to the lucky winners. Chef Vergili will prepare a delicious spaghetti feast for dinner featuring; garlic bread, Caesar salad, and more! Don’t forget to fill your plate before the games begin. Reservations are encouraged. SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD SEPCIAL : MEATLOAF 02 LADIES TENNIS NIGHT SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 AM SATURDAY FRIDAY SUN TACO TUESDAY AT THE POOL 03 SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 AM July 01 July 3rd- North Course Closed The Driving Range will close at 12:00 on July 3rd and will reopen at 10:00 AM on July 5th. July 9th-12th- North Course Closed (Aerification) July 16th- North Course Closed July 17th- South Course Closed July 23rd- South Course Closed July 24th- North Course Closed July 30th- North Course Closed July 31st- South Course Closed Course Closures July 2nd- South Course Closed TUESDAY 13 DIVE IN MOVIE AT THE POOL 05 04 MENS TENNIS NIGHT Bon Jovi Concert THURSDAY MONDAY MIXED DOUBLES MIXER SATURDAY NIGHT BRIDGE 07 06 FUNKY FRIDAY AT THE POOL FRI THUR What better way to tell your assistants Thank You than with a delicious lunch at Carmel! Administrative Assistant’s Day is on Wednesday but Chef Vergili wants to help you thank your assistants all week long! The week of April 20th Chef Vergili will feature a different lunch buffet. Make it a special week and treat your favorite assistant to lunch in the Grill. Tuesday: Asian Cuisine & Assorted Sushi Station Wednesday: Italian Pasta Bar Thursday: Large Soup & Salad Buffet Friday: ‘Fresh Catch’ Seafood Buffet WED WEDNESDAY INDEPENDENCE DAY EXTRAVAGANZA Pool Complex Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 10:30am - 9pm Friday and Saturday: 10:30am - 10pm Tuesday, April 20 11:30-2:00, Informal Grill WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SAT SATURDAY Administrative Assistant’s Week TUESDAY THURSDAY Saturday, April 10 6:00pm Cocktails / 6:45pm Dinner / 8:00pm Bridge Jackets are required, Reservations are required Call the front office to make your dinner reservations MONDAY SUNDAY Saturday Night Bridge 29 25 04 10 30 BEACH BLANKET BINGO AT THE POOL PANTHERS VS. STEELERS PRESEASON TAILGATE 01 23 31 11 PRESIDENT'S CUP 24 06 WOMEN'S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP MEN'S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP MEN'S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP BACK TO SCHOOL MOVIE UNDER THE STARS 18 17 16 29 MENS TENNIS NIGHT 22 MENS TENNIS NIGHT 15 28 21 26 PRESIDENT'S CUP MEN'S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WOMEN'S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 AM SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD SEPCIAL : SALISBURY STEAK 19 MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL PARTY SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 AM SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD SEPCIAL : CHICKEN POT PIE 12 HIGH SCHOOL POOL PARTY MEMBER/SPOUSE CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 AM SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD SEPCIAL : CHICKEN AND WAFFLES 05 Join us for a night of family fun! What better way to spend your Friday night than with your family and a great game of bingo! We have some great prizes to give away to the lucky winners. Chef Vergili will prepare a delicious spaghetti feast for dinner featuring; garlic bread, Caesar salad, and more! Don’t forget to fill your plate before the games begin. Reservations are encouraged. PARENT CHILD CHAMPIONSHIP SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD SEPCIAL : SHRIMP AND GRITS Friday, April 23 6:00-Dinner Buffet available, 6:45pm-8:00pm-Bingo $16 Adults, $10 Children (5-11), 4 & under are free $1 additional Bingo cards, Price includes dinner and 1bingo card, Drinks by signature CLUBHOUSE CLOSED EVERY MONDAY Family Bingo 05 27 06 13 20 Let’s load up and travel to the Time Warner Cable Arena for a night of classic rock and new hits. Carmel has secured fabulous seats to the Bon Jovi concert! With more than 34 million fans, Bon Jovi is at their best when they’re on the move, and that’s truer now than ever before. Before the rock legends take the stage Dashboard Confessional will rock the house! Seating is limited so reserve your ticket today. Reservations are Required. Tickets are nonrefundable upon reservation SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 AM SATURDAY FRIDAY SUN 14 07 August 7th- North Course Closed August 13th- North Course Closed August 14th- South Course Closed August 20th- Both Courses Closed (Corp. Outing) August 21st- South Course Closed August 22nd- North Course Closed August 27th- South Course Closed August 29th- North Course Closed August MENS TENNIS NIGHT 08 Thursday, April 22 $145 per person 6:00pm-Shuttle Leaves Carmel Country Club, 7:00pm-Showtime **Price to include ticket, transportation to and from the arena and complementary cocktail prior to leaving Carmel Country Club Course Closures August 6th- South Course Closed TUESDAY CLAM BAKE AND SEAFOOD SPECTACULAR 09 ONE DAY MEMBER GUEST Bon Jovi Concert WED 01 MENS TENNIS NIGHT MENS TENNIS NIGHT 02 FRI THUR What better way to tell your assistants Thank You than with a delicious lunch at Carmel! Administrative Assistant’s Day is on Wednesday but Chef Vergili wants to help you thank your assistants all week long! The week of April 20th Chef Vergili will feature a different lunch buffet. Make it a special week and treat your favorite assistant to lunch in the Grill. Tuesday: Asian Cuisine & Assorted Sushi Station Wednesday: Italian Pasta Bar Thursday: Large Soup & Salad Buffet Friday: ‘Fresh Catch’ Seafood Buffet THURSDAY MONDAY 10 MIXED DOUBLES MIXER 11 04 03 TENNIS - MEN'S MEMBER/ GUEST DISNEY DAZE SAT SATURDAY FRIDAY Tuesday, April 20 11:30-2:00, Informal Grill WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Administrative Assistant’s Week TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Saturday, April 10 6:00pm Cocktails / 6:45pm Dinner / 8:00pm Bridge Jackets are required, Reservations are required Call the front office to make your dinner reservations MONDAY SUNDAY Saturday Night Bridge Page 11 Carmeline Adult Clinics Working Ladies Clinic This is a clinic for all the ladies who can’t join us on the court during the week. All abilities are encouraged to come out and enjoy some court time. We will cover a basic understanding of all strokes, general rules and some strategy. The cost for this clinic is $15.00 and make sure you check the Carmel website for dates and times. Cardio Tennis Looking for a great workout? This fast-paced, hour long session is designed for all levels of play and focuses on conditioning rather than stroke development. Different drills are used to increase your heart rate while being out on the court. No matter what your playing level is, male or female…everyone is welcome! The cost for this clinic is $12.00 and make sure you check the Carmel website for dates and times. Upcoming Events Men’s Member/Guest Guys grab a guest and come join us for the Carmel Men’s Member/Guest Tournament on Saturday, August 4th . We will play a round robin format using the average of you and your guests USTA rating to flight the teams. The cost for this event is $60.00 which includes a gift for the member and guest and lunch for both after tennis is completed. Play will start on Saturday promptly at 9:00am and wrap up around noon. You will have the option to play golf on Friday with your guest for an additional $80 which includes the guest fee and cart fee for the member and guest. Please reserve your space on the Carmel website. Men’s Night Every Wednesday night all men regardless of skill level are welcome to play and enjoy some fellowship. There will be a clinic from 6:30-8:00pm followed by an hour of flighted doubles play. The cost for this event is $20.00 and the sign up will be weekly on the Carmel Country Club website. Ladies Night Every Monday night during the summer months until August 6th, all women regardless of skill level are welcome to come play and enjoy some fun and fellowship. A member of the tennis staff will run a doubles round robin starting at 6:30-8:30pm. Mixed Doubles Mixer Join your Carmel friends Friday, July 13th and August 10th on the courts for a night of relaxed mixed doubles play. It will be pro-supervised and all levels of play are encouraged to participate. Play begins @ 6:00pm and will wrap up around 8:00pm. You can play with or without your better half, so no matter your level or your spouses come out and have a good time. In order to participate you must sign up online. Tennis Page 12 Carmeline Summer Tennis Camps (Ages 7 & Up) Monday-Friday Session Dates: July 2-6, July 16-20, July 30- Aug 3 Time: 9:00- 12 NOON Cost: $180 Student-to-instructor ratio 8:1; Limited to 24 per session; 8 spots per age division (7-8) (9-10) (11-12) (7-8) year olds This group will be using the red quick start ball on the 36’ court and they must have a 23” racquet. (9-10) year olds The orange quick start ball is used in this group and the kids will be on the 60’ court with a 25” racquet. (11-12) year olds We will be using a regular size tennis court and the green dot tennis balls with this group of players. They can hit with either a 25” or 27” racquet. This summer camp is designed to strengthen all aspects of the tennis game for players of all ability. Each day will include footwork, agility, stroke development, general rules and sportsmanship. The pros will focus on a different skill Monday through Thursday and all of the drills and play will be centered on that particular stroke. Daily, there will be round robin play, both singles and doubles, encouraging students to play points and matches preparing them for eventual team tennis at Carmel Country Club. Throughout the week, each child will have the opportunity to have his or her strokes filmed and analyzed. Schedule Details: Mondays forehands and backhands Tuesdays volleys and overheads Wednesdays serves Thursdays transition game Fridays fun games Girls School Camp (Ages 12 & Up) Monday-Thursday Session Date: July 30-August 2 Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm Cost: $120 Student-to-instructor ratio 6:1; Limited to 18 girls This is a special camp designed to prepare middle and high school girls for their upcoming tennis season. Every day will consist of footwork, live ball drills, singles and doubles strategy and a lot of match play. Spend the week sharpening your skills and building your confidence as you enter the fall tennis season. Junior Clinics For The Fall MINI STARS (ages 3 and 4) Mondays and Wednesdays 2:15-2:45 August 27-October 24 $8.00 per clinic Our goal with this introductory clinic is to make the court a fun place to be! We will focus on tossing and catching drills, hand/ eye coordination and moving our feet. We will practice listening to our coaches and introduce the idea of score keeping by catching the red foam balls. The juniors in this clinic will need a 19” racquet in order to participate. BRIGHT STARS (ages 5 and 6) Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-4:30 August 27-October 24 $8.00 per clinic In this clinic the juniors will start to develop basic forehands, backhands, volleys and serves while using the correct grips. They will continue to work on movement, balance, agility and hand eye coordination while beginning to understand about the flight of the ball. The learning in this session is made easier and more fun by continuing to use a variety of games while ensuring each child’s success. The children will be using a red foam ball and will be on a 36’ court and must have a 21” racquet to participate. FUTURE STARS (ages 7-8) Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-5:15 August 27-October 24 $10.00 per clinic Juniors in this clinic will be continuing to develop their forehands, backhands, volleys and serves and learning to execute simple tactics. The development at this level allows for an “all-court” game style with net play, but with a ¾ size court. Full tennis rules begin to apply with no-ad games and shorter sets. This group will be using the red quick start ball on the 36’ court and they must have a 23” racquet in order to participate. SHOOTING STARS (ages 9-10) Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:00 August 28-October 25 $12.00 per clinic In theses sessions, we are learning athletic skills required in tennis combined with learning how to think quickly, listen and work in a group. This level moves up to the orange ball and the 60’ size court and would use a 25” racquet in order to participate. SUPER STARS (ages 11 and up) Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00-6:30 August 28-October 25 $17.00 per clinic After “graduating” from the progressive tennis, the children in this clinic will be fully developed to successfully use regular balls and play on full size courts. Focus is primarily on tactical aspects of the game mixed with technical development. Footwork, agility and strength development will also be incorporated. Page 13 Carmeline 9 Holers Golf Is Hot Hot Hot For Nine Holers Carmel Nine Holers hosted the "Carmel Caliente" Invitational on July 18th. Providence CC, Ballantyne, Raintree, Cedarwood and Sun City Nine Hole Golf Associations were invited to participate in formatted tournament on the South Course. Golf was preceded by a continental breakfast on the patio and followed by a Mexican Fiesta on the Terrace. Each participant received their own Carmel Caliente Hot Sauce in their Welcome Packet! Mulligans and Sand Tosses were available for purchase with the proceeds donated to The Doves Nest in Charlotte. It was a great day of "hot golf "! Thanks to Debra Nash, Sue Evans and their crew for a fantastic day! Whiners Night!! The 9 Holer’s joined together in the upstairs lounge to have some fun with games and glasses of wine. Below (l to r) hostesses Lindsay Stroker, Woods Potts, Karen Verhagen and Deb McNealy smile with fellow 9 Holer Jeannie Sanderson--they don’t look like Whiners, do they?! Deb McNealy’s “glorious gifts” provided the awesome prizes and a good time was had by all--so fun! Thanks girls!!! August and September events August 1st- Tee Times/8:00- Alternate Shots- Front 9 of the North August 8th- Shotgun/Lunch- starts at 9:00 August 15th- Tee Times/8:00- 3 clubs- Front 9 of North August 22nd- Tee Times/8:00- 8 hole day/back 9 of South August 29th- Tee Times/8:00- Point par- back 9 of South Sun City Carolina Lakes Invitational Sun City 9 Holers invites our ladies on to their club Tuesday, Sept. 11th. Event includes golf refreshments, lunch and prizes. Cost will be $40. Look for the sign up sheet on the locker room bulletin board this summer and join us! 18 Holers T he 18-hole ladies annual two-day Ryder Cup tournament got off to a soggy start. Monday’s competition was called due to severe rainfall. Tuesday’s event was played on the South course and the Red team captained by Joyce Shields prevailed over Julie Cowman’s Blue team. A buffet lunch was served on the honors terrace. The grand finale was a spontaneous water gun fight, which cooled everybody off ! Julie Cowman and Joyce Shields The ladies traveled to the Pinehurst area again this year for the annual road trip. The 15 women had lots of fun and it included 3 days of golf competition. Patty Moore hosted the ladies for supper one night at her Pinehurst home. The second Leslie Estelle, Patty Moore and night the ladies ate at Laura Quillin in Pinehurst a lovely restaurant in the historic Pinehurst village. All the ladies received party favors—personalized flasks for our infamous “birdie juice”!! The weather was wonderful and people are looking forward to next year! A big thanks to Barb Nash and Lauren Helbein for planning the trip. The North Carolina Women’s Net Play Day was won by Joan Eliason this year. Joan has won this event before and we offer her our hearty congratulations. Be sure to mark your calendar for the following upcoming event—Super Salad Social and Swim at Laura Quillin’s home on July 16. We had so much fun at this event last year we are doing it again. Check the board for more information and to sign up. T Page 14 Carmeline hank you very much for participating in the Carmel Group Exercise Survey and for the all of the positive and helpful comments. Please note that the fitness center will only be open from 7am-3pm on July 4th. Featured Carmel Country Club Fitness Staff Fitness Floor Specialist - Julie Burton Q: What is your college degree in? Taylor University B.S- Exercise Science Q: What is your health/fitness specialty? I really enjoy doing Health Coaching and Lifestyle Management/Weight Management. Q: What is your favorite type of exercise? Interval and Circuit training. “It is good to do various strength and cardio intervals that keep your heart rate up” Running- “I finished my second half-marathon in April 2012” Q: What is your advice for member on staying healthy and active during the summer? “Stay hydrated and make sure you drink at least 64 oz of water a day and even more if you are active inside or outside. I try to drink water out of a water bottle with a straw because this allows you to drink while exercising or moving” Personal Trainer - Kyle Swanson Email: [email protected] Q: What is your college degree in? Lockhaven University of Pennsylvania –B.S. in Health and Physical Education and ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Q: What is your health/fitness specialty? Sports based agility training and sport specific training for adults and youth. Also working with adults with disabilitiesstroke and orthopedic injuries Q: What is your favorite type of exercise? “I enjoy doing general strength training and interval training” Q: What is your advice for member on staying healthy and active during the summer? “Try to keep routine and come to the gym regularly. Always set goals in order to stay motivated” “Eat a good diet and avoid large portions at meals. Try to eat 5-6 small meals 5-6 times per day” “Make your workout very efficient to save time. Interval training helps keep your heart rate up throughout your entire workout. Instead of resting after performing a strength exercise stay active and do a strength exercise that works a different muscle group” Fitness If you have additional questions about personal training please contact us: Carmel Fitness Desk: (704)-945-3330 Elizabeth Scott: [email protected] New Fitness Trainer at Carmel Dan McGimsey, A.C.S.M- Health and Fitness Specialist E-mail: [email protected] New Group Exercise Class Core Ball- Thursday at 10:35-11:20am with Jane This class focuses on core strengthening and uses large Swiss balls and small bender balls. Healthy Fitness Habits Summer time is a great time to build up your fitness program, enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, take a vacation, and have fun. The summer is a great time to play outdoor games, garden, or walk. Active people are less likely than inactive people to be obese or to have, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, coronary artery disease and stroke, depression, colon cancer, and premature death. Tips: • Adults should get 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week. • Children and adolescents should participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity all days of the week. • Start at an easy pace and increase time and distance gradually. • Prevent injuries by not “over doing it” ~reported from the CDC-Center for Disease Control and Prevention Contacts Main Line: 704-945-9630 Fitness Center: 704-945-3330 Golf Pro Shop: 704-945-3300 Greens & Grounds: 704-945-3325 Informal Grill: 704-945-3334 Pool: 704-688-9200 Tennis Pro Shop: 704-945-3301 Massage Appointments: 704-945-3330 Learning Center: 704-688-9201 A Publication of Carmel Country Club 4735 Carmel Road Charlotte, NC 28226 www.carmelcountryclub.org General Manager John M. Schultz, CCM 704-945-3304 [email protected] Membership Director Philip Dodds, CMP 704-945-3305 [email protected] Pool Controller Richard A. Lancaster, CPA 704-945-3323 [email protected] Social Director Jennifer Stuart 704-945-3309 [email protected] Clubhouse Manager Shawn Wilkes 704-945-3324 [email protected] Director of Tennis Katie Carpenter 704-945-3314 [email protected] Director of Golf Jeff Nichols, PGA 704-945-3315 [email protected] Director of Greens & Grounds Bill Anderson, CGCS 704-945-3326 [email protected] Members of the Carmel Country Club Swim Team from the Boys 15-18 Age Group. Pictured from left to right are Connor Choka, Philip Walton and Connor Regan. Go Dolphins! ~ Photo by Brendan Kelleher Mark Krebs - Pool Manager Mark Krebs will be running the Aquatic Center this year. He will be in charge of the pool, lifeguard staff, front desk, Cabana Bar, Pool Grill and Carmel Combo Camp. This will be his second summer here at Carmel. He was born and raised in Minnesota and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management. He has completed management internships at Beach Point Club in Westchester, NY, the Bohemian Club in San Francisco, CA, the 2011 Masters Tournament, and with the Club Managers Association of America. Mark Krebs Pool Manager Dave Jenkins - Pool Grill Manager Carmel Country Club Group Contact Persons Saturday Night Bridge: Marianne Walcott 704-845-5421 Ladies Bridge: Betty Herr 704-366-5723 Senior Golf: Rich Carbonara 704-542-7576 Dave Jenkins will be teaming up with Mark to run the Pool Grill with a focus on the kitchen, pool grill cooks, and all related buffets. Dave Jenkins has been employed with Carmel since November of 2003. During that time, Dave has worked various positions throughout the kitchen. He also worked in the turn rooms for over a year. In his current role as pool grill manager, he is responsible for the daily operations in the kitchen and ensuring quality of food for the members and families at Carmel while at the pool. He will also be assisting Mark Krebs in other aspects within the Aquatic Center. Please stop by and say hello to Dave next time you see him in the Pool Grill. Dave Jenkins Pool Grill Manager