august 2015 currents - cullasaja club
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H I G H L A N D S , N C
AUGUST 2015
Inside: General Manager Update Cullasaja Summer Camp Fun Staff Updates
CURRENTS A Publication for Members & Friends of the Cullasaja Club
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The summer seems to be flying by! It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the Welcome Home Party, Memorial Day Extravaganza and July 4th Festivities. We trust you are enjoying all that Cullasaja Club has to offer and look forward to your participation in the many new activities and events we have planned in the upcoming months. Please take a look at the schedule of events and dates in this newsletter and mark your calendars so that you do not miss out.
If you have not had the chance to do so, please stop by the administrative offices and introduce yourself to our new Membership Sales and Marketing Director, Amy Fine. Amy joins our team after a successful real estate career in Hilton Head, SC and she has hit the ground running. We are glad to have her with us at Cullasaja and she is looking forward to meeting you and also meeting any prospects you recommend for membership.
Hopefully, you are aware that the Club has a newly redesigned website (www. cullasaja-club.com). We also have a Facebook page and are using other social media applications including Twitter to better communicate with members and prospects. Please visit our Facebook page and click on the ‘like’ button to use that form of media to get information about club happenings. If you use Twitter, you can find us and click the ‘follow’ button and then we will keep you up to date with brief ‘tweets’ and important updates as well.
There have been quite a few questions regarding the tipping policy at Cullasaja. As a reminder, tipping is permitted for exceptional service from our valets at the clubhouse. Tipping elsewhere is discouraged.
We have many new things planned over the coming months and hope you will take full advantage of the opportunities to have fun with other members. If you have any questions regarding any of the activities or events please contact us.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you around the Club.
Best Regards,
Chris Conner
General Manager
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Deane Briggs Hugh Dillingham
Sid Nurkin Michael Shawhan
Sammy Smith David Trice
Amy Fine | Membership Sales & Marketing Director [email protected]
Tim Lamphier | Controller-Human Resource Director [email protected]
Meredith MacNevin | Clerical Accountant [email protected]
Shelley Walker | Food & Beverage Director [email protected]
Maria Jandera | Executive Chef [email protected]
Charles M. Beurmann | Head Golf Professional [email protected]
Tom Nelson | Golf Course Superintendent [email protected]
Terry Fugate | Head Tennis Professional [email protected]
Ken Wheeler | Fitness Director [email protected]
1371 Cullasaja Club Dr. | Highlands, NC 28741 828-526-3531 | Fax: 828-526-3560
GENERAL MANAGER UPDATE | by Chris Conner, CCM News | ACTIVITY CENTER
MEMBERSHIP SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR | Meet Amy
by Tom Nelson | FROM THE GREEN
Amy Fine comes to us from the Hilton Head Island, South Carolina area where she and her husband, Michael, have lived for the past eighteen years. They have one daughter, Avery Nicole, who is beginning her junior year at The College of Charleston and will be studying abroad in Japan starting in January.
Amy has years of experience in sales and marketing, most recently working for Keller Williams Realty, selling property
in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
Amy and her husband are excited to be relocating to Highlands, an area they have enjoyed vacationing in for years.
“I am looking forward to getting to know the members and becoming a part of the Cullasaja family. I’m also looking forward to introducing other families to the exceptional lifestyle offered here. I’m thrilled to be part of all the exciting things happening at Cullasaja and can’t wait to contribute to its future success!”
RETURN OF REGULAR YOGA CLASSES AT THE ACTIVITY CENTER
This year has seen an increased interest in the Saturday morning Yoga class. Participation is up and some members have asked that we increase the offerings. In order to facilitate an increased schedule we have contracted with Amy Hargis from The Wellness Place of Highlands. Amy is a degreed Counselor and Minister, Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga, Pilates, Kettlebell and Martial Arts instructor. We are glad to welcome her to the Cullasaja
Club team to provide our members with a new experience and approach.
Classes will be at 11:00 a.m. on every Saturday and there will be a charge of $5 per member and $10 per guest.
Amy would like to schedule additional classes during the week offering either Yoga or any of her other programs. We would like to get input from members on times that would best suit our active Cullasaja schedule. Please feel free to address your suggestions to Amy after class or to the Activity Center staff at your convenience.
As always we strive to make the best programs available to our membership and we hope this will see great participation.
So far this season has been on the drier side (I hesitate to write this as I would hate to jinx it) providing great playing conditions. As you may know we are in the middle of an irrigation system replacement and to date, we have 10 holes completed. The new system, installed on numbers 2-8 and 15-17, is working very well. The layout provides coverage and control unmatched by the old, basic and inefficient system. On the holes with the new system, we can apply water more precisely where it is needed and not oversaturate areas that do not water. You may notice that the fairways on the “old holes” 1,9-14 and 18, have been a
little softer and the roughs not as green and lush. This is simply a product of how it was designed and installed.
While there will always be some hand watering, the new system has allowed us to drastically reduce the number of man hours required to keep the course in good condition during periods of drought. This frees up the staff to work on more noticeable tasks that make more of an impression on members and guests.
We are slated to complete the final phase or the irrigation system installation this upcoming off-season.
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June and July were beautiful months here at Cullasaja. We had amazing turnouts in all our events and Mother Nature was very nice to us. We are hoping that August and September are just as kind and look forward to seeing you enjoy all the golf program has to offer!
Our Men’s Invitational was a huge success and I want to thank everyone who participated. Congratulations to all the flight winners and especially to Invitational Champions, Sonny Moss and Guy Patton. It was an amazing shootout that was full of suspense and in the end team Moss/Patton persevered. The next marquee events include the Women’s Member-Guest and the Mixed Member-Guest. If you have not had a chance to sign up for Mixed Member-Guest please be aware we are currently full but are accepting entries for our waiting list.
We have a lot of amazing tournaments on the horizon! Our annual Club Championship is scheduled for August 6th & 7th. If you are interested in playing in one of our divisions, please contact us or sign up in the Golf Shop. Calling all couples! Get out there grab another couple and join us for the fun-filled Couples Event on Sunday, August 9th.
The golf shop is fully stocked with all the latest trends so stop by and take advantage of our extremely low Mill River prices! Our instructional programs are also in full swing! Special thanks to everyone who has participated in our Ladies’ Clinics and other instructional offerings. We will continue to offer Ladies Clinics every Thursday we don’t have a conflicting club event, so grab your clubs and join us at the course.
OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE AND GROUP INSTRUCTION.
Congratulations to the following people: MEN’S MEMBER/MEMBER CHAMPIONS:
TIM CAREY & DALE MILLER WGA MAJOR EVENTS:
LAUREL CUP CHAMPION ~ GINNY DUNWODY (18) MARGARET EICHMAN (9) PRESIDENT’S CUP CHAMPION ~ MARILYN SMITH (18) JODI GRAVES (9)
HOLE IN ONE: BETSY BUTLER #2
SUMMER TIME | by Charles Beurmann
UPCOMING
TWILIGHT GOLF WEDNESDAY | 5TH, 12TH, 19TH, 26TH
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 6TH & 7TH
COUPLES EVENT SUNDAY | 9TH
THURSDAY LADIES CLINIC THURSDAY | 13TH & 27TH
WGA MEMBER GUEST THURSDAY | 20TH & 21ST
SATURDAY NIGHT SHOOT-OUT SATURDAY | 29TH 3:00PM
MAJOR EVENTS: WGA MEMBER GUEST
(ACCEPTING ENTRY FORMS) 20TH & 21ST
MIXED MEMBER GUEST (ACCEPTING ENTRY FORMS)
SEPTEMBER 24TH & 25TH
you to laissez les bon temps rouler”
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MALLETS & MARTINIS | by Terry Fugate
JUNE CROQUET QUALIFIER RESULTS: We had 34 CCA members who participated in the June 22nd Croquet Qualifier Tournament. There was tremendous excitement in the Ladies Doubles Advanced Level, which required a shoot-out to determine the winner. At the end of regulation play, Berty Fransen and Lane Dawkins were tied with Betsy Butler and Peggy Turner. So, they played a tiebreaker and it came down to the final shot with Betsy Butler hitting through the wicket to ensure a victory for her team. The Mixed Doubles Intermediate group saw 8 teams competing for the title on that day. Thanks to all of our great Cullasaja CCA members who came out and participated in the June Croquet Qualifier. If you haven’t won a Qualifier previously, you still have one more chance in August on the 24th.
CROQUET QUALIFIER RESULTS: CROQUET QUALIFIER RESULTS:
ADVANCED GROUP MEN’S DOUBLES Victor Fransen & Clint Dawkins LADIES DOUBLES Betsy Butler & Peggy Turner MIXED DOUBLES Lane & Clint Dawkins INTERMEDIATE GROUP MEN’S DOUBLES Dr. Chris Van Den Heuvel & Kent Mergler MIXED DOUBLES Judy & Kent Mergler INTER-CLUB MATCHES: We played two inter-club matches during the month of June and one match during the month of July. Moving into August we have three more matches scheduled and they are as follows: HIGHLANDS COUNTRY CLUB AWAY MATCH Thursday August 6th CHATTOOGA CLUB AWAY MATCH Thursday August 13th HIGHLANDS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB AWAY MATCH Thursday August 27th
MALLETS & MARTINIS: This event continues to be the most popular weekly croquet mixer on the plateau! Each Thursday we offer a complimentary croquet clinic at 3:00 pm and also have two starting times for match play; one at 3:00 pm and one at 5:00 pm. So if you are thinking about playing the wonderful sport of croquet, this is the perfect opportunity to come out and give it a try.
CULLASAJA CROQUET ASSOCIATION: Each month we continue add more croquet players to our roster. We currently have over 150 croquet playing members here at Cullasaja. Becoming a CCA member has its perks with world class instructional seminars, rules seminars, and social mixers which are all included in your CCA membership dues. The fee for membership in the CCA is only $75.00 per person per season.
JEFF SOO INSTRUCTIONAL SERIES ONCE AGAIN A HUGE SUCCESS: This year, the CCA hosted Jeff Soo, who is a world class player and also a great instructor, for two days of instruction at no cost to the CCA members. This year we had 58 members who participated in these two day sessions.
JEFF SOO CLASSROOM AND ONCOURT RULES SEMINAR: Make plans now to attend this great Rules Seminar. If you are like me, you know that all of us need to brush up on our rules of the game. Jeff will teach us about the rules of croquet so that we do not commit striking or non-striking penalties during play which could cost you a match. The date for this Rules Seminar is Friday August 14th at 9:00 a.m. in the Pavilion at the Clubhouse.
SADIE HAWKINS DAY CROQUET MIXER:The ladies get to choose who their partner will be for the afternoon. Ladies, go find your partners for what promises to be a great time. This event will occur on Tuesday afternoon August 25th at 3:00 pm.
Please sign up ahead of time for the 3:00 pm or 5:00 pm starting times. The draw is limited to the first 16 teams that enter and we will have two flights with 8 teams in each flight.
COMING IN SEPTEMBER: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD - BURLINGAME AT CULLASAJA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH - ANNUAL CLUBS CROQUET TOURNAMENT
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BATTLE OF THE SEXES TENNIS MATCH: SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH 4:30 PM Please make plans now to join us for The Battle of the Sexes Doubles Tennis Match. The matches will see Rick Eichman & Larry Ainsworth face off against Betsy Butler and Farah Reynolds. The matches start promptly at 4:30 pm so come early and get a good courtside seat. I can assure you this match will not only be entertaining but also very competitive. There will be a full bar set up on the viewing deck at the Activity Center, and we will offer a very special “Battle of the Sexes” dinner menu at the main Clubhouse at the conclusion of this fun event.
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM was very successful despite the morning rain delay. The rescheduled afternoon event saw 12 participants show up to play. Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed the fresh strawberries and some great tennis.
NEW TENNIS CHAMPIONS CROWNED FOR 2015: Rick Eichman & Geoff Parker were crowned 2015 Men’s Doubles Champions after completing a round robin rotation of partners and opponents. The matches came down to the last round to determine our winners. Rick Eichman finished with 17 wins and Geoff Parker finished with 13 wins just beating out Larry Ainsworth who finished with 12 wins.
For the Ladies Doubles Championship we had a small field of players this year. After it was all said and done, the 2015 Ladies Doubles Champions were Margaret Eichman and Mary Wilding. Congratulations to all of our Champions and many thanks to everyone who came out and participated in this year’s Championship’s.
As of this writing the Mixed Doubles is yet to be played and results for those matches will be in next month’s Newsletter article.
TENNIS MEMBER/GUEST TOURNAMENT & LUNCHEON: Please make plans now to join us for the premier tennis event of the 2015 season. Please let me know now if you need for me to get you a partner for this marquis event. The ladies event is up first followed later in the month by the men’s event. This is a great opportunity to invite one of your friends to show off our beautiful club and our great tennis facility. I feel sure we will see some great tennis matches during this event and afterwards the members and their guests will all go up to the Clubhouse for a very special luncheon prepared by Chef Marie.
TENNIS MEMBER/GUEST TOURNAMENT AND LUNCHEON Ladies play on Wednesday, August 5th at 10:00 a.m.
Men play on Saturday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m.
Please make plans to join us for the premier tennis event of the 2015 season. The annual Member-Guest Tournament is always a showcase event. Please let me know now if you need a partner for this marquis event and I will do my best to partner you. The Ladies’ Member Guest is first and will be held on Wednesday, August 5th followed by the Men’s Member- Guest on Saturday, August 15th. This is a great opportunity to invite one of your friends to show off our beautiful club and our great tennis facility. Also, at the conclusion of the matches, members and their guests will all go up to the Clubhouse for a very special luncheon prepared by Chef Marie.
PRO’S CHOICE TENNIS ROUND ROBIN ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH AT 10:00 A.M. Look for additional details at the Activity Center or in the Weekly at a Glance emails. This will be a wonderful event that showcases some of the best players on the plateau
TENNIS AT THE TOP | by Terry Fugate
COMING IN SEPTEMBER – MORE DETAILS SOON:
BATTLE OF THE SEXES Tennis Match
SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH 4:30 PM
It’s been 42 years since Bobby Riggs & Billie
Jean King played their match.
This heated doubles competition between
Rick Eichman & Larry Ainsworth and former
Virginia Slims player Betsy Butler & Farah
Reynolds is guaranteed to be exciting. It’s a
toss-up as to which gender will dominate in
this “Battle of the Sexes” match.
The players hit center court for the warm-ups
at 4:30 p.m., so come early and get a good seat
courtside to cheer on your favorite team. As an
added incentive, we will offer a full bar during
the match on the viewing deck at the Activity
Center. So come on out and join the fun! I
can assure you that it will be very entertaining
along with some great tennis action. It’s a
great way to spend the afternoon and at the
conclusion, Chef Marie has created a special
dinner menu in honor of the “Battle of the
Sexes” match. Please contact Shelley or Zoe
to make dinner reservations and we hope to
see you at the courts for this fun-filled event.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND TENNIS EVENT: This year’s Labor Day Tennis Mixer is a Pro’s Choice Round Robin and Social Mixer. All you
need to do is email Terry or call the Tennis Pro Shop to sign up that day. No partner is necessary for this event so come on out and join the fun during the Holiday weekend.
MODIFIED WORLD TEAM TENNIS Saturday September 5th 10:00 am MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT Saturday September 26th 10:00 am
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by Ken Wheeler | CAMP REVIEW
Each year, we strive to put on a great program for our Fourth of July week campers. We have learned over the years that we must make plans to work around our unpredictable weather. This year, as most of you know, we were glad we had such contingencies in place.
Our first day went off as planned. With the assistance of Wildwater Adventure Company, we spent a day in South Carolina on challenging ropes courses, climbing walls, river rafting and lake kayaking / paddle-boarding. The rafting campers had great fun at Bull Sluice, the Class Four rapid at the end of the river trip (see pictures below). Meanwhile, the younger group engaged in Paddleboard Piracy – a game of tag on the water with multiple pirates on each paddleboard.
On day two, our rain plan came in to use as we took the campers to Gravitopia Indoor Trampoline Park in Greenville, where campers engaged in dodge ball on a trampoline court for nearly 2 hours. Others climbed obstacle courses, swung on the trapeze and silk ropes, or just bounced from trampoline to trampoline trying various acrobatic and gymnastic flips and spins.
On the final day of camp, we tried to get in our fishing tournament; but alas, the weather was not going to allow it. We had enough time to crown winners in most fishing categories but had to retire to the Highlands Rec Park for indoor games including pickle ball, basketball, various board games and more while we waited out the weather. The finishing touch on day 3 was the ever-popular July 4th Cart Parade, which was a smashing success, and with that we rounded out a great camp week.
On a Club note, special thanks are extended to the Homeowners’ Association for giving us the time of Crystal Corbin who ran the tiny-tots kids’ camp at the Activity Center; and for allowing Gary Clark (dubbed “Scary Gary” by our campers) to help with the 6-12 year olds. Gary tolerated over two hours of being the biggest target on the dodge ball court and also helped with driving duties. Special thanks to Nikki Beurmann, Charles’ wife for also helping with the little kids’ camp with Crystal.
We thoroughly enjoy seeing families enjoying the Sports and July 4th Camp weeks and love creating great experiences that should provide lifelong memories to all who participated.
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HOT OFF THE PLATE | by Shelley Walker
Welcome back Sean! Sean Hannan is originally from Bradenton, Florida. Nearly born in his grandparents’ restaurant, Sean has been in the food service industry since he was a young adult. After learning the ropes and working for his father, Sean came to the Cullasaja Club
in 2001 to gain some more diverse experience with Chef Marie. Since that time he has worked at the Bradenton Yacht Club, The Miss Whirl Club in Sarasota as a Sous Chef, and at Wolfgang’s on Main. Sean resides in Franklin with his children: Scott 15, Chloe 4 and Zoe 2, who keep him busy in his spare time. Sean also loves to fish (fly, rod and reel, fresh and saltwater), garden and is a beginning beekeeper. Sean is excited about serving you throughout the season.
Hi, my name is Gena from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. I was born and raised in Newark, Delaware. I come from an old school Italian family. I love the beach and anything that involves me under the sun! My dream is to always make people happy with the food I put in front of them. I’m all about good vibes and positive thoughts! :)
Hello my name is Kirstyn Vitovich. I am from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a small town right outside of Pittsburgh. I am the only girl in my immediate family and I am the oldest. I have one brother who is 16. Since I grew up with all boys, I am kind of a “tomboy” and I am very active. I played softball, basketball, and soccer growing
up. Pennsylvania has a very outdoor focused atmosphere; so, I enjoy fishing, hiking, and basically anything in nature. I started cooking and baking at a young age. My grandmothers taught me to cook and I expanded more of my knowledge by working in different restaurants. The reason why I decided to become a baker started my junior year of high school. I went to Paris, France and fell in love with all the different bakers at every corner. I began looking at cooking schools to help me with what I wanted to accomplish and found The Culinary Institute of America - I knew it was where I wanted to go. I am now completing my first year. After I graduate next year, I will be return to receive my BPS in Hospitality, and hopefully, a minor in micro-brewing and wines.
Meet Kevin from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. I was first introduced to the food world at a very young age. My passion began to grow around freshman year in High School when I actually began to create dishes of my own. I really enjoy cooking, whether it would be to make
a traditional potato and cheese pierogi or Gobki (Stuffed Cabbage). I come from a simple background of Polish roots, as all of my family is from Poland. Growing up in a 1st generation home, I was taught many life skills early on from everyone around me. I picked up an interest in agriculture every summer working with my mother managing a small vegetable garden. I have always had an interest with nature since a young age. The clear open pastures help me get away into another dimension. I love to go sightseeing and hiking whenever I can. I enjoy living life on the edge and take any opportunity to do thrill-seeking activities.
Say hello to Ken Hahn, Cullasaja’s Executive Sous Chef. I was born in Guilford, Connecticut and was raised on the New England shoreline. I moved to North Carolina and attended East Carolina University. I began my first cooking job at Greenville Country Club and worked as a prep cook for 4 years. I then moved to Asheville and worked at the Biltmore Estate as a line and pastry cook. Several years later, I became the Sous Chef at the Flying Frog Café, a premier fine dining restaurant. I continue to grow in the industry and received the position as Executive Chef at the Red Rocker Inn in Black Mountain. I moved to Cashiers, North Carolina after the birth of my son and became the Executive Chef at Cedar Creek Racquet Club. My goal is to be a part of, and help lead a passionate culinary family here in the mountains and raise my son in the place I love for the rest of my life.
Welcome back William Caldwell! I have been with Chef Marie since the beginning. I am a dedicated, loyal and passionate culinarian. In my spare time, I am a musician and pursue that passion as often as possible.
Hello, I am Monika and I am excited to be back this season. I am originally from Czech Republic and moved to the US in 2001. I have a strong culinary background with 30 years of experience. I live in Atlanta and I am currently pursuing my MS in Gerontology. I love working with the elderly and with children. I have three children and 1 grandchild.
My hobbies are gardening and traveling. I have previously worked at Highland Falls Country Club and Wolfgang’s.
We welcome back Julius! I was born in Czech Republic, lived in Canada and moved to the US twenty five years ago. I have a strong culinary background with over 30 years experience as a cook. I previously worked at Highlands Falls Country Club and Wolfgang’s on Main in Highlands. I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. I love to cook, eat and try different types of food. I have worked at Cullasaja since 1996.
Meet Tzuwei Thor, Cullasaja’s Lead Line Cook! I was born and raised in Malaysia and moved to North Carolina when I was 15. I have worked for Marc Forgione from Iron Chef at Tribecca and opened a restaurant for Bill Murray in Charleston, South Carolina. I went to University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In my free time I love to play golf and work at the
Culinary Vegetable Institute Test Kitchen in Ohio.
Meet and welcome back Mike! I was born in Dallas, Texas and I am 36 years old. I am the proud father of three kids and husband to a great wife. I am a friendly and outgoing person. I like spending time with my family and playing video games. I would like to own my own restaurant one day.
Welcome Jake Ries! I grew up in Indianapolis and I have an older sister that lives in Charlotte. I am a junior at Purdue and I am studying hospitality management. I am currently considering culinary schools after graduation. I like to mountain bike hike, and fish. I also enjoy watching movies and cooking. My Favorite movie is The
Big Lebowski and my favorite food is sushi.
Say hello Lindsay Buckner, one of the valets and Fairway Café attendants. I am from a small town in Western Michigan and moved here from Charleston, South Carolina. I went to school to be a nursing assistant. I enjoy travelling, new experiences and meeting new people. I hope to move to the Asheville after the Cullasaja season ends because I love the atmosphere of such a beautiful city.
Say hello to our new Valet and Bartender, Derek Jolman. I am from Grand Rapids, Michigan and studied Audio Engineering at Arizona State’s Conservatory of Recording Arts & Science. I have spent the last 3.5 years supervising the Sandbar Restaurant and Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston, South Carolina. We had a total of 1100 members on property and I truly enjoy working in the club atmosphere. I
hope to find a good club to work for in Asheville once the Cullasaja season ends in order to continue to grow in this industry.
Welcome back Denise Vanderbilt. I am originally from upstate New York and I moved to North Carolina in 1993. I made my way to Highlands in 2003 and began working at Cullasaja 8 years ago. I have 4 children and 2 grandchildren. In the winter I enjoy to traveling and spending time with mom and sister. I am a huge animal lover and have a dog named Cabe.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A BURGUNDY WINE DINNER! THURSDAY, AUGUST 13TH AT 6:30PM
You Will Enjoy Five Creatively Prepared Courses. Each Course Will Be Paired With The Perfect Glass of Wine We are excited to welcome back our special guest and Burgundy Ambassador Mr. Steve Pignatiello.
He is a certified sommelier and the proprietor of P.Comm Int’l. $110 per person for wine & food
$55 per person for food only | Seating is limited. Be sure make your reservation now for this very popular dinner.
[email protected] |828.526.3531
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Club Information | CULLASAJA
RESERVATION POLICY Reservations are required for all Club social events. Reservations for á la carte dining are always recommended. If space is available and you do not have a reservation, we will make every effort to accommodate you on a first come, first served basis.
SHIPPING Do you know the Club office will handle your UPS and Federal Express shipping needs? Just bring your package to the front desk and we’ll take care of it from here. You pay shipping plus a $5 handling charge.
MAIL SERVICE When you arrive at the Club for the summer, please be sure to change your address with the front office. We will change your address in our records so you will receive your billing and Club correspondence without delay. It is very important for you to complete the forwarding and stop orders when you move back and forth. If your mail is left in your box for more than 10 days without being picked up, the Post Office is required to hold it for 30 days and then they will return it to the sender.
CANCELLATION POLICY If you have a reservation for dinner or any event and find you will be unable to attend, please call the Club to cancel in a timely fashion so another Member may take your place. To avoid cancellation fees, all reservations must be cancelled as stated in the 2015 Club Rules published in the 2015 Membership Directory.
HOLE-IN-ONE CLUB Sign up now for your chance to win $550.00! Membership is only $3.75 per person. When we have a winner you will be billed an additional $3.75 to replenish the fund. Sign up through the Pro Shop or Club Office.
E-MAIL RESERVATIONS You may e-mail any reservation requests to Shelley Walker at swalker@cullasaja-club. com. Be sure to include your name, date, time, number in party and any special requests (high chairs, boosters, Birthdays, Anniversaries, special guests, etc.). E-mail reservations should be submitted no less than 48 hours in advance of an event. Shelley will confirm your reservation via e-mail.
DRESS CODE Please observe the dress code for the Clubhouse, Activity Center, Golf Course, Tennis Center and Swimming Pool listed in the 2015 Club Rules, published in the 2015 Membership Directory. GENTLEMEN’S HEADGEAR Gentlemen are required to remove their headgear when entering the social areas of the Clubhouse. SMOKING POLICY The Clubhouse, Activity Center and all adjacent patios and decks are smoke-free environments. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas outside of the buildings. CELL PHONE POLICY Audible use of cell phones/media is prohibited in the Clubhouse, Activity Center and on the Golf Course, except for medical emergencies. MINORS AND CARTS Any minor who operates any golf cart on Club property must have a valid driver’s license. Due to serious liability ramifications, the Club staff has been asked to strictly enforce this policy. Thank you very much for your attention to this matter. INSURANCE CERTIFICATES FOR GOLF CARTS Please remember to submit proof of insurance for any golf cart you plan to use on Club property.
HOURS OF OPERATION May 1 thru October 31
(Unless otherwise published)
ReoccuRRing events sunday monday tuesday wednesday thuRsday fRiday satuRday
Clinic & Ladies Dbls - 10am 9-Hole Men - 1pm Mah Jongg - 1pm Men’s Doubles - 2pm Ladies on the Lawn - 4pm
monday
WGA - 18 holes - 9am 9 holes - 10:15am Clinic & Men’s Dbls - 10am Men & Mallets - 10am
tuesday
Duplicate Bridge - 9am Croquet Match Play - 9am Clinic & Ladies Dbls - 10am Twilight Golf - 4pm
wednesday
Clinic & Men’s Dbls - 10am 9-Hole Men - 10:30am Croquet Clinic - 3pm Mallets & Martinis - 3pm Cullasaja Sunsets 6-8pm
thuRsday
Clinic & Ladies Dbls - 10am Canasta - 1pm Happy Hour - 5:30 - 7:30pm
fRiday
Men’s Bible Study - 7:30am Men’s Day - 9am Men’s & Ladies Dbls - 10am Happy Hour - 5:30 - 7:30pm
satuRday
sunday
Club Championship Interclub @ HCC 10am
Ladies Member/ Guest Tournament
HOA-BOD Meeting 9am
BOG Meeting 8:30 am
Interclub @ HFalls CC 10am
Men’s Member/ Guest Tournament Chattooga Trail Hike at 9:00am
WGA MEMBER-GUEST
Croquet Qualifier Tournament 10am
WGA 18-Hole Interclub @ CCSV
Saturday Night Shootout at 3pm Super Saturday Drawing at 8pm
Friday, August 7th, 2015
Wine Pairings Optional
[email protected] Limited Availability •
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive Highlands, NC 28741
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! | 2015
B O O K C L U B
All are welcome to join us to discuss:
THE CHILDREN ACT By Ian McEwan
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A well-written and suspenseful read…should make for another lively discussion!
We’ll meet in the Clubhouse Library:
Monday August 10 th
AUGUST 2015
Inside: General Manager Update Cullasaja Summer Camp Fun Staff Updates
CURRENTS A Publication for Members & Friends of the Cullasaja Club
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The summer seems to be flying by! It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the Welcome Home Party, Memorial Day Extravaganza and July 4th Festivities. We trust you are enjoying all that Cullasaja Club has to offer and look forward to your participation in the many new activities and events we have planned in the upcoming months. Please take a look at the schedule of events and dates in this newsletter and mark your calendars so that you do not miss out.
If you have not had the chance to do so, please stop by the administrative offices and introduce yourself to our new Membership Sales and Marketing Director, Amy Fine. Amy joins our team after a successful real estate career in Hilton Head, SC and she has hit the ground running. We are glad to have her with us at Cullasaja and she is looking forward to meeting you and also meeting any prospects you recommend for membership.
Hopefully, you are aware that the Club has a newly redesigned website (www. cullasaja-club.com). We also have a Facebook page and are using other social media applications including Twitter to better communicate with members and prospects. Please visit our Facebook page and click on the ‘like’ button to use that form of media to get information about club happenings. If you use Twitter, you can find us and click the ‘follow’ button and then we will keep you up to date with brief ‘tweets’ and important updates as well.
There have been quite a few questions regarding the tipping policy at Cullasaja. As a reminder, tipping is permitted for exceptional service from our valets at the clubhouse. Tipping elsewhere is discouraged.
We have many new things planned over the coming months and hope you will take full advantage of the opportunities to have fun with other members. If you have any questions regarding any of the activities or events please contact us.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you around the Club.
Best Regards,
Chris Conner
General Manager
H I G H L A N D S , N C
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Deane Briggs Hugh Dillingham
Sid Nurkin Michael Shawhan
Sammy Smith David Trice
Amy Fine | Membership Sales & Marketing Director [email protected]
Tim Lamphier | Controller-Human Resource Director [email protected]
Meredith MacNevin | Clerical Accountant [email protected]
Shelley Walker | Food & Beverage Director [email protected]
Maria Jandera | Executive Chef [email protected]
Charles M. Beurmann | Head Golf Professional [email protected]
Tom Nelson | Golf Course Superintendent [email protected]
Terry Fugate | Head Tennis Professional [email protected]
Ken Wheeler | Fitness Director [email protected]
1371 Cullasaja Club Dr. | Highlands, NC 28741 828-526-3531 | Fax: 828-526-3560
GENERAL MANAGER UPDATE | by Chris Conner, CCM News | ACTIVITY CENTER
MEMBERSHIP SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR | Meet Amy
by Tom Nelson | FROM THE GREEN
Amy Fine comes to us from the Hilton Head Island, South Carolina area where she and her husband, Michael, have lived for the past eighteen years. They have one daughter, Avery Nicole, who is beginning her junior year at The College of Charleston and will be studying abroad in Japan starting in January.
Amy has years of experience in sales and marketing, most recently working for Keller Williams Realty, selling property
in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
Amy and her husband are excited to be relocating to Highlands, an area they have enjoyed vacationing in for years.
“I am looking forward to getting to know the members and becoming a part of the Cullasaja family. I’m also looking forward to introducing other families to the exceptional lifestyle offered here. I’m thrilled to be part of all the exciting things happening at Cullasaja and can’t wait to contribute to its future success!”
RETURN OF REGULAR YOGA CLASSES AT THE ACTIVITY CENTER
This year has seen an increased interest in the Saturday morning Yoga class. Participation is up and some members have asked that we increase the offerings. In order to facilitate an increased schedule we have contracted with Amy Hargis from The Wellness Place of Highlands. Amy is a degreed Counselor and Minister, Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga, Pilates, Kettlebell and Martial Arts instructor. We are glad to welcome her to the Cullasaja
Club team to provide our members with a new experience and approach.
Classes will be at 11:00 a.m. on every Saturday and there will be a charge of $5 per member and $10 per guest.
Amy would like to schedule additional classes during the week offering either Yoga or any of her other programs. We would like to get input from members on times that would best suit our active Cullasaja schedule. Please feel free to address your suggestions to Amy after class or to the Activity Center staff at your convenience.
As always we strive to make the best programs available to our membership and we hope this will see great participation.
So far this season has been on the drier side (I hesitate to write this as I would hate to jinx it) providing great playing conditions. As you may know we are in the middle of an irrigation system replacement and to date, we have 10 holes completed. The new system, installed on numbers 2-8 and 15-17, is working very well. The layout provides coverage and control unmatched by the old, basic and inefficient system. On the holes with the new system, we can apply water more precisely where it is needed and not oversaturate areas that do not water. You may notice that the fairways on the “old holes” 1,9-14 and 18, have been a
little softer and the roughs not as green and lush. This is simply a product of how it was designed and installed.
While there will always be some hand watering, the new system has allowed us to drastically reduce the number of man hours required to keep the course in good condition during periods of drought. This frees up the staff to work on more noticeable tasks that make more of an impression on members and guests.
We are slated to complete the final phase or the irrigation system installation this upcoming off-season.
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June and July were beautiful months here at Cullasaja. We had amazing turnouts in all our events and Mother Nature was very nice to us. We are hoping that August and September are just as kind and look forward to seeing you enjoy all the golf program has to offer!
Our Men’s Invitational was a huge success and I want to thank everyone who participated. Congratulations to all the flight winners and especially to Invitational Champions, Sonny Moss and Guy Patton. It was an amazing shootout that was full of suspense and in the end team Moss/Patton persevered. The next marquee events include the Women’s Member-Guest and the Mixed Member-Guest. If you have not had a chance to sign up for Mixed Member-Guest please be aware we are currently full but are accepting entries for our waiting list.
We have a lot of amazing tournaments on the horizon! Our annual Club Championship is scheduled for August 6th & 7th. If you are interested in playing in one of our divisions, please contact us or sign up in the Golf Shop. Calling all couples! Get out there grab another couple and join us for the fun-filled Couples Event on Sunday, August 9th.
The golf shop is fully stocked with all the latest trends so stop by and take advantage of our extremely low Mill River prices! Our instructional programs are also in full swing! Special thanks to everyone who has participated in our Ladies’ Clinics and other instructional offerings. We will continue to offer Ladies Clinics every Thursday we don’t have a conflicting club event, so grab your clubs and join us at the course.
OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE AND GROUP INSTRUCTION.
Congratulations to the following people: MEN’S MEMBER/MEMBER CHAMPIONS:
TIM CAREY & DALE MILLER WGA MAJOR EVENTS:
LAUREL CUP CHAMPION ~ GINNY DUNWODY (18) MARGARET EICHMAN (9) PRESIDENT’S CUP CHAMPION ~ MARILYN SMITH (18) JODI GRAVES (9)
HOLE IN ONE: BETSY BUTLER #2
SUMMER TIME | by Charles Beurmann
UPCOMING
TWILIGHT GOLF WEDNESDAY | 5TH, 12TH, 19TH, 26TH
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 6TH & 7TH
COUPLES EVENT SUNDAY | 9TH
THURSDAY LADIES CLINIC THURSDAY | 13TH & 27TH
WGA MEMBER GUEST THURSDAY | 20TH & 21ST
SATURDAY NIGHT SHOOT-OUT SATURDAY | 29TH 3:00PM
MAJOR EVENTS: WGA MEMBER GUEST
(ACCEPTING ENTRY FORMS) 20TH & 21ST
MIXED MEMBER GUEST (ACCEPTING ENTRY FORMS)
SEPTEMBER 24TH & 25TH
you to laissez les bon temps rouler”
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MALLETS & MARTINIS | by Terry Fugate
JUNE CROQUET QUALIFIER RESULTS: We had 34 CCA members who participated in the June 22nd Croquet Qualifier Tournament. There was tremendous excitement in the Ladies Doubles Advanced Level, which required a shoot-out to determine the winner. At the end of regulation play, Berty Fransen and Lane Dawkins were tied with Betsy Butler and Peggy Turner. So, they played a tiebreaker and it came down to the final shot with Betsy Butler hitting through the wicket to ensure a victory for her team. The Mixed Doubles Intermediate group saw 8 teams competing for the title on that day. Thanks to all of our great Cullasaja CCA members who came out and participated in the June Croquet Qualifier. If you haven’t won a Qualifier previously, you still have one more chance in August on the 24th.
CROQUET QUALIFIER RESULTS: CROQUET QUALIFIER RESULTS:
ADVANCED GROUP MEN’S DOUBLES Victor Fransen & Clint Dawkins LADIES DOUBLES Betsy Butler & Peggy Turner MIXED DOUBLES Lane & Clint Dawkins INTERMEDIATE GROUP MEN’S DOUBLES Dr. Chris Van Den Heuvel & Kent Mergler MIXED DOUBLES Judy & Kent Mergler INTER-CLUB MATCHES: We played two inter-club matches during the month of June and one match during the month of July. Moving into August we have three more matches scheduled and they are as follows: HIGHLANDS COUNTRY CLUB AWAY MATCH Thursday August 6th CHATTOOGA CLUB AWAY MATCH Thursday August 13th HIGHLANDS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB AWAY MATCH Thursday August 27th
MALLETS & MARTINIS: This event continues to be the most popular weekly croquet mixer on the plateau! Each Thursday we offer a complimentary croquet clinic at 3:00 pm and also have two starting times for match play; one at 3:00 pm and one at 5:00 pm. So if you are thinking about playing the wonderful sport of croquet, this is the perfect opportunity to come out and give it a try.
CULLASAJA CROQUET ASSOCIATION: Each month we continue add more croquet players to our roster. We currently have over 150 croquet playing members here at Cullasaja. Becoming a CCA member has its perks with world class instructional seminars, rules seminars, and social mixers which are all included in your CCA membership dues. The fee for membership in the CCA is only $75.00 per person per season.
JEFF SOO INSTRUCTIONAL SERIES ONCE AGAIN A HUGE SUCCESS: This year, the CCA hosted Jeff Soo, who is a world class player and also a great instructor, for two days of instruction at no cost to the CCA members. This year we had 58 members who participated in these two day sessions.
JEFF SOO CLASSROOM AND ONCOURT RULES SEMINAR: Make plans now to attend this great Rules Seminar. If you are like me, you know that all of us need to brush up on our rules of the game. Jeff will teach us about the rules of croquet so that we do not commit striking or non-striking penalties during play which could cost you a match. The date for this Rules Seminar is Friday August 14th at 9:00 a.m. in the Pavilion at the Clubhouse.
SADIE HAWKINS DAY CROQUET MIXER:The ladies get to choose who their partner will be for the afternoon. Ladies, go find your partners for what promises to be a great time. This event will occur on Tuesday afternoon August 25th at 3:00 pm.
Please sign up ahead of time for the 3:00 pm or 5:00 pm starting times. The draw is limited to the first 16 teams that enter and we will have two flights with 8 teams in each flight.
COMING IN SEPTEMBER: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD - BURLINGAME AT CULLASAJA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH - ANNUAL CLUBS CROQUET TOURNAMENT
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BATTLE OF THE SEXES TENNIS MATCH: SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH 4:30 PM Please make plans now to join us for The Battle of the Sexes Doubles Tennis Match. The matches will see Rick Eichman & Larry Ainsworth face off against Betsy Butler and Farah Reynolds. The matches start promptly at 4:30 pm so come early and get a good courtside seat. I can assure you this match will not only be entertaining but also very competitive. There will be a full bar set up on the viewing deck at the Activity Center, and we will offer a very special “Battle of the Sexes” dinner menu at the main Clubhouse at the conclusion of this fun event.
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM was very successful despite the morning rain delay. The rescheduled afternoon event saw 12 participants show up to play. Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed the fresh strawberries and some great tennis.
NEW TENNIS CHAMPIONS CROWNED FOR 2015: Rick Eichman & Geoff Parker were crowned 2015 Men’s Doubles Champions after completing a round robin rotation of partners and opponents. The matches came down to the last round to determine our winners. Rick Eichman finished with 17 wins and Geoff Parker finished with 13 wins just beating out Larry Ainsworth who finished with 12 wins.
For the Ladies Doubles Championship we had a small field of players this year. After it was all said and done, the 2015 Ladies Doubles Champions were Margaret Eichman and Mary Wilding. Congratulations to all of our Champions and many thanks to everyone who came out and participated in this year’s Championship’s.
As of this writing the Mixed Doubles is yet to be played and results for those matches will be in next month’s Newsletter article.
TENNIS MEMBER/GUEST TOURNAMENT & LUNCHEON: Please make plans now to join us for the premier tennis event of the 2015 season. Please let me know now if you need for me to get you a partner for this marquis event. The ladies event is up first followed later in the month by the men’s event. This is a great opportunity to invite one of your friends to show off our beautiful club and our great tennis facility. I feel sure we will see some great tennis matches during this event and afterwards the members and their guests will all go up to the Clubhouse for a very special luncheon prepared by Chef Marie.
TENNIS MEMBER/GUEST TOURNAMENT AND LUNCHEON Ladies play on Wednesday, August 5th at 10:00 a.m.
Men play on Saturday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m.
Please make plans to join us for the premier tennis event of the 2015 season. The annual Member-Guest Tournament is always a showcase event. Please let me know now if you need a partner for this marquis event and I will do my best to partner you. The Ladies’ Member Guest is first and will be held on Wednesday, August 5th followed by the Men’s Member- Guest on Saturday, August 15th. This is a great opportunity to invite one of your friends to show off our beautiful club and our great tennis facility. Also, at the conclusion of the matches, members and their guests will all go up to the Clubhouse for a very special luncheon prepared by Chef Marie.
PRO’S CHOICE TENNIS ROUND ROBIN ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH AT 10:00 A.M. Look for additional details at the Activity Center or in the Weekly at a Glance emails. This will be a wonderful event that showcases some of the best players on the plateau
TENNIS AT THE TOP | by Terry Fugate
COMING IN SEPTEMBER – MORE DETAILS SOON:
BATTLE OF THE SEXES Tennis Match
SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH 4:30 PM
It’s been 42 years since Bobby Riggs & Billie
Jean King played their match.
This heated doubles competition between
Rick Eichman & Larry Ainsworth and former
Virginia Slims player Betsy Butler & Farah
Reynolds is guaranteed to be exciting. It’s a
toss-up as to which gender will dominate in
this “Battle of the Sexes” match.
The players hit center court for the warm-ups
at 4:30 p.m., so come early and get a good seat
courtside to cheer on your favorite team. As an
added incentive, we will offer a full bar during
the match on the viewing deck at the Activity
Center. So come on out and join the fun! I
can assure you that it will be very entertaining
along with some great tennis action. It’s a
great way to spend the afternoon and at the
conclusion, Chef Marie has created a special
dinner menu in honor of the “Battle of the
Sexes” match. Please contact Shelley or Zoe
to make dinner reservations and we hope to
see you at the courts for this fun-filled event.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND TENNIS EVENT: This year’s Labor Day Tennis Mixer is a Pro’s Choice Round Robin and Social Mixer. All you
need to do is email Terry or call the Tennis Pro Shop to sign up that day. No partner is necessary for this event so come on out and join the fun during the Holiday weekend.
MODIFIED WORLD TEAM TENNIS Saturday September 5th 10:00 am MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT Saturday September 26th 10:00 am
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by Ken Wheeler | CAMP REVIEW
Each year, we strive to put on a great program for our Fourth of July week campers. We have learned over the years that we must make plans to work around our unpredictable weather. This year, as most of you know, we were glad we had such contingencies in place.
Our first day went off as planned. With the assistance of Wildwater Adventure Company, we spent a day in South Carolina on challenging ropes courses, climbing walls, river rafting and lake kayaking / paddle-boarding. The rafting campers had great fun at Bull Sluice, the Class Four rapid at the end of the river trip (see pictures below). Meanwhile, the younger group engaged in Paddleboard Piracy – a game of tag on the water with multiple pirates on each paddleboard.
On day two, our rain plan came in to use as we took the campers to Gravitopia Indoor Trampoline Park in Greenville, where campers engaged in dodge ball on a trampoline court for nearly 2 hours. Others climbed obstacle courses, swung on the trapeze and silk ropes, or just bounced from trampoline to trampoline trying various acrobatic and gymnastic flips and spins.
On the final day of camp, we tried to get in our fishing tournament; but alas, the weather was not going to allow it. We had enough time to crown winners in most fishing categories but had to retire to the Highlands Rec Park for indoor games including pickle ball, basketball, various board games and more while we waited out the weather. The finishing touch on day 3 was the ever-popular July 4th Cart Parade, which was a smashing success, and with that we rounded out a great camp week.
On a Club note, special thanks are extended to the Homeowners’ Association for giving us the time of Crystal Corbin who ran the tiny-tots kids’ camp at the Activity Center; and for allowing Gary Clark (dubbed “Scary Gary” by our campers) to help with the 6-12 year olds. Gary tolerated over two hours of being the biggest target on the dodge ball court and also helped with driving duties. Special thanks to Nikki Beurmann, Charles’ wife for also helping with the little kids’ camp with Crystal.
We thoroughly enjoy seeing families enjoying the Sports and July 4th Camp weeks and love creating great experiences that should provide lifelong memories to all who participated.
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HOT OFF THE PLATE | by Shelley Walker
Welcome back Sean! Sean Hannan is originally from Bradenton, Florida. Nearly born in his grandparents’ restaurant, Sean has been in the food service industry since he was a young adult. After learning the ropes and working for his father, Sean came to the Cullasaja Club
in 2001 to gain some more diverse experience with Chef Marie. Since that time he has worked at the Bradenton Yacht Club, The Miss Whirl Club in Sarasota as a Sous Chef, and at Wolfgang’s on Main. Sean resides in Franklin with his children: Scott 15, Chloe 4 and Zoe 2, who keep him busy in his spare time. Sean also loves to fish (fly, rod and reel, fresh and saltwater), garden and is a beginning beekeeper. Sean is excited about serving you throughout the season.
Hi, my name is Gena from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. I was born and raised in Newark, Delaware. I come from an old school Italian family. I love the beach and anything that involves me under the sun! My dream is to always make people happy with the food I put in front of them. I’m all about good vibes and positive thoughts! :)
Hello my name is Kirstyn Vitovich. I am from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a small town right outside of Pittsburgh. I am the only girl in my immediate family and I am the oldest. I have one brother who is 16. Since I grew up with all boys, I am kind of a “tomboy” and I am very active. I played softball, basketball, and soccer growing
up. Pennsylvania has a very outdoor focused atmosphere; so, I enjoy fishing, hiking, and basically anything in nature. I started cooking and baking at a young age. My grandmothers taught me to cook and I expanded more of my knowledge by working in different restaurants. The reason why I decided to become a baker started my junior year of high school. I went to Paris, France and fell in love with all the different bakers at every corner. I began looking at cooking schools to help me with what I wanted to accomplish and found The Culinary Institute of America - I knew it was where I wanted to go. I am now completing my first year. After I graduate next year, I will be return to receive my BPS in Hospitality, and hopefully, a minor in micro-brewing and wines.
Meet Kevin from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. I was first introduced to the food world at a very young age. My passion began to grow around freshman year in High School when I actually began to create dishes of my own. I really enjoy cooking, whether it would be to make
a traditional potato and cheese pierogi or Gobki (Stuffed Cabbage). I come from a simple background of Polish roots, as all of my family is from Poland. Growing up in a 1st generation home, I was taught many life skills early on from everyone around me. I picked up an interest in agriculture every summer working with my mother managing a small vegetable garden. I have always had an interest with nature since a young age. The clear open pastures help me get away into another dimension. I love to go sightseeing and hiking whenever I can. I enjoy living life on the edge and take any opportunity to do thrill-seeking activities.
Say hello to Ken Hahn, Cullasaja’s Executive Sous Chef. I was born in Guilford, Connecticut and was raised on the New England shoreline. I moved to North Carolina and attended East Carolina University. I began my first cooking job at Greenville Country Club and worked as a prep cook for 4 years. I then moved to Asheville and worked at the Biltmore Estate as a line and pastry cook. Several years later, I became the Sous Chef at the Flying Frog Café, a premier fine dining restaurant. I continue to grow in the industry and received the position as Executive Chef at the Red Rocker Inn in Black Mountain. I moved to Cashiers, North Carolina after the birth of my son and became the Executive Chef at Cedar Creek Racquet Club. My goal is to be a part of, and help lead a passionate culinary family here in the mountains and raise my son in the place I love for the rest of my life.
Welcome back William Caldwell! I have been with Chef Marie since the beginning. I am a dedicated, loyal and passionate culinarian. In my spare time, I am a musician and pursue that passion as often as possible.
Hello, I am Monika and I am excited to be back this season. I am originally from Czech Republic and moved to the US in 2001. I have a strong culinary background with 30 years of experience. I live in Atlanta and I am currently pursuing my MS in Gerontology. I love working with the elderly and with children. I have three children and 1 grandchild.
My hobbies are gardening and traveling. I have previously worked at Highland Falls Country Club and Wolfgang’s.
We welcome back Julius! I was born in Czech Republic, lived in Canada and moved to the US twenty five years ago. I have a strong culinary background with over 30 years experience as a cook. I previously worked at Highlands Falls Country Club and Wolfgang’s on Main in Highlands. I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. I love to cook, eat and try different types of food. I have worked at Cullasaja since 1996.
Meet Tzuwei Thor, Cullasaja’s Lead Line Cook! I was born and raised in Malaysia and moved to North Carolina when I was 15. I have worked for Marc Forgione from Iron Chef at Tribecca and opened a restaurant for Bill Murray in Charleston, South Carolina. I went to University of North Carolina at Wilmington. In my free time I love to play golf and work at the
Culinary Vegetable Institute Test Kitchen in Ohio.
Meet and welcome back Mike! I was born in Dallas, Texas and I am 36 years old. I am the proud father of three kids and husband to a great wife. I am a friendly and outgoing person. I like spending time with my family and playing video games. I would like to own my own restaurant one day.
Welcome Jake Ries! I grew up in Indianapolis and I have an older sister that lives in Charlotte. I am a junior at Purdue and I am studying hospitality management. I am currently considering culinary schools after graduation. I like to mountain bike hike, and fish. I also enjoy watching movies and cooking. My Favorite movie is The
Big Lebowski and my favorite food is sushi.
Say hello Lindsay Buckner, one of the valets and Fairway Café attendants. I am from a small town in Western Michigan and moved here from Charleston, South Carolina. I went to school to be a nursing assistant. I enjoy travelling, new experiences and meeting new people. I hope to move to the Asheville after the Cullasaja season ends because I love the atmosphere of such a beautiful city.
Say hello to our new Valet and Bartender, Derek Jolman. I am from Grand Rapids, Michigan and studied Audio Engineering at Arizona State’s Conservatory of Recording Arts & Science. I have spent the last 3.5 years supervising the Sandbar Restaurant and Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston, South Carolina. We had a total of 1100 members on property and I truly enjoy working in the club atmosphere. I
hope to find a good club to work for in Asheville once the Cullasaja season ends in order to continue to grow in this industry.
Welcome back Denise Vanderbilt. I am originally from upstate New York and I moved to North Carolina in 1993. I made my way to Highlands in 2003 and began working at Cullasaja 8 years ago. I have 4 children and 2 grandchildren. In the winter I enjoy to traveling and spending time with mom and sister. I am a huge animal lover and have a dog named Cabe.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A BURGUNDY WINE DINNER! THURSDAY, AUGUST 13TH AT 6:30PM
You Will Enjoy Five Creatively Prepared Courses. Each Course Will Be Paired With The Perfect Glass of Wine We are excited to welcome back our special guest and Burgundy Ambassador Mr. Steve Pignatiello.
He is a certified sommelier and the proprietor of P.Comm Int’l. $110 per person for wine & food
$55 per person for food only | Seating is limited. Be sure make your reservation now for this very popular dinner.
[email protected] |828.526.3531
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Club Information | CULLASAJA
RESERVATION POLICY Reservations are required for all Club social events. Reservations for á la carte dining are always recommended. If space is available and you do not have a reservation, we will make every effort to accommodate you on a first come, first served basis.
SHIPPING Do you know the Club office will handle your UPS and Federal Express shipping needs? Just bring your package to the front desk and we’ll take care of it from here. You pay shipping plus a $5 handling charge.
MAIL SERVICE When you arrive at the Club for the summer, please be sure to change your address with the front office. We will change your address in our records so you will receive your billing and Club correspondence without delay. It is very important for you to complete the forwarding and stop orders when you move back and forth. If your mail is left in your box for more than 10 days without being picked up, the Post Office is required to hold it for 30 days and then they will return it to the sender.
CANCELLATION POLICY If you have a reservation for dinner or any event and find you will be unable to attend, please call the Club to cancel in a timely fashion so another Member may take your place. To avoid cancellation fees, all reservations must be cancelled as stated in the 2015 Club Rules published in the 2015 Membership Directory.
HOLE-IN-ONE CLUB Sign up now for your chance to win $550.00! Membership is only $3.75 per person. When we have a winner you will be billed an additional $3.75 to replenish the fund. Sign up through the Pro Shop or Club Office.
E-MAIL RESERVATIONS You may e-mail any reservation requests to Shelley Walker at swalker@cullasaja-club. com. Be sure to include your name, date, time, number in party and any special requests (high chairs, boosters, Birthdays, Anniversaries, special guests, etc.). E-mail reservations should be submitted no less than 48 hours in advance of an event. Shelley will confirm your reservation via e-mail.
DRESS CODE Please observe the dress code for the Clubhouse, Activity Center, Golf Course, Tennis Center and Swimming Pool listed in the 2015 Club Rules, published in the 2015 Membership Directory. GENTLEMEN’S HEADGEAR Gentlemen are required to remove their headgear when entering the social areas of the Clubhouse. SMOKING POLICY The Clubhouse, Activity Center and all adjacent patios and decks are smoke-free environments. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas outside of the buildings. CELL PHONE POLICY Audible use of cell phones/media is prohibited in the Clubhouse, Activity Center and on the Golf Course, except for medical emergencies. MINORS AND CARTS Any minor who operates any golf cart on Club property must have a valid driver’s license. Due to serious liability ramifications, the Club staff has been asked to strictly enforce this policy. Thank you very much for your attention to this matter. INSURANCE CERTIFICATES FOR GOLF CARTS Please remember to submit proof of insurance for any golf cart you plan to use on Club property.
HOURS OF OPERATION May 1 thru October 31
(Unless otherwise published)
ReoccuRRing events sunday monday tuesday wednesday thuRsday fRiday satuRday
Clinic & Ladies Dbls - 10am 9-Hole Men - 1pm Mah Jongg - 1pm Men’s Doubles - 2pm Ladies on the Lawn - 4pm
monday
WGA - 18 holes - 9am 9 holes - 10:15am Clinic & Men’s Dbls - 10am Men & Mallets - 10am
tuesday
Duplicate Bridge - 9am Croquet Match Play - 9am Clinic & Ladies Dbls - 10am Twilight Golf - 4pm
wednesday
Clinic & Men’s Dbls - 10am 9-Hole Men - 10:30am Croquet Clinic - 3pm Mallets & Martinis - 3pm Cullasaja Sunsets 6-8pm
thuRsday
Clinic & Ladies Dbls - 10am Canasta - 1pm Happy Hour - 5:30 - 7:30pm
fRiday
Men’s Bible Study - 7:30am Men’s Day - 9am Men’s & Ladies Dbls - 10am Happy Hour - 5:30 - 7:30pm
satuRday
sunday
Club Championship Interclub @ HCC 10am
Ladies Member/ Guest Tournament
HOA-BOD Meeting 9am
BOG Meeting 8:30 am
Interclub @ HFalls CC 10am
Men’s Member/ Guest Tournament Chattooga Trail Hike at 9:00am
WGA MEMBER-GUEST
Croquet Qualifier Tournament 10am
WGA 18-Hole Interclub @ CCSV
Saturday Night Shootout at 3pm Super Saturday Drawing at 8pm
Friday, August 7th, 2015
Wine Pairings Optional
[email protected] Limited Availability •
1371 Cullasaja Club Drive Highlands, NC 28741
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! | 2015
B O O K C L U B
All are welcome to join us to discuss:
THE CHILDREN ACT By Ian McEwan
Fiona Maye, a High Court Judge in London has faced many complex cases in family court, but this one truly challenges her fierce intelligence, exactitude and sensitivity—unsettling both her intellect and her personal life.
A well-written and suspenseful read…should make for another lively discussion!
We’ll meet in the Clubhouse Library:
Monday August 10 th