May 2019 | Volume 7, Number 5 CLUB LIFE 11000 Governors Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 | 919-933-7500 | Governorsclubnc.Com

CLUB LIFE Governors Club | May 2019 | Volume 7, Number 5 CLUB LIFE 11000 Governors Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 | 919-933-7500 | GovernorsClubNC.com

Governors Club  May 2019  Vol. 7, No. 5 CLUB INFORMATION CLUBHOUSE 919-933-7500 CLUB MANAGEMENT General Manager 919-918-7218 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Membership Office 919-918-7276 Catering 919-918-7216 Maribeth Robb President GOLF SHOP 919-918-7214 Gary McKenna Vice President Tue-Sun 7:15 am-6:30 pm Jim Sink Treasurer Golf Course 8:00 am-Dusk Susan Dell Secretary Driving Range 7:00 am-8:00 pm Mike Quain Ken Auman WELLNESS & RECREATION CENTER Bill Colaianni 919-932-8542 Daily 4:30 am-11:00 pm Charlotte Leidy Attendant 7:30 am-12:30 pm Peter Morris DINING 919-918-7206 Our Vision: NICKLAUS ROOM Tue-Sat 5:30-9:00 pm Governors Club is committed to a culture of Sun-Mon Closed excellence that stands apart from other CLUB ROOM private clubs through delivery of exceptional Tue-Sat 11:30 am-9:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am-8:00 pm experiences. Monday Closed *Club Room bar will remain open until 2 hours after the kitchen closes. Our Mission:

Governors Club will provide an exceptional Mt. Carmel Gate 919-932-8500 Lystra Gate 919-932-7486 experience for desired recreational and social POA Office 919-942-0500 amenities in an environment that encourages the foundation of enduring friendships. In this Issue: (Click on title to jump to page)

Membership 3 Events 4-6 Dining 7-8 Clubs within the Club 9-10 Golf 11-17 Tennis 18-20 Fitness 21-23 Youth 24-26 Calendar 27

2 Club Life, May 2019 Avery Williamson Director of Marketing & Membership MEMBERSHIP Leah Samaras Member Relations Manager AVERY WILLIAMSON Director of Marketing & Membership Jackie Schultz Marketing & Communications Manager We would like to thank those members who attended the Invitational Membership Launch Party last month and those who have already begun making referrals! The Invitational MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Membership Initiative is designed to give you the tools Mike Quain necessary to introduce our wonderful Club to your friends Vickie Amistadi and enjoy the mutually rewarding joining incentives. Sandy Baxter Paul Huckle You should have received your personalized invitation Meg Hudson packet by mail. If you have not, please let me know! We Kathy Jones have included a link to our Electronic Invitation Packet, Charles Lowry which not only features our beautiful club, but also contains Rose Meltzer the key elements of this membership initiative. Patrick Noland Jack Smailes Tom Wolfe

We encourage you to share your packet and this link with friends and family. You have also received a “Forward to a Friend” email, giving you another opportunity to share this information electronically.

To summarize, there are a few key points regarding this initiative:

• Your friends and colleagues can experience the club for 12 consecutive months with no up-front initiation fee (applicable dues, fees and charges will apply).

• If they decide to secure their membership within the first 60 days of membership, they will enjoy preferred initiation fee pricing and the ability to utilize a generous staged payment schedule.

• Additionally, by securing their membership within the first 60 days, both sponsors and new members will enjoy up to 24 monthly club credits totaling as much as $2,880, depending on the category of membership in which the new member is approved.

• On August 31, 2019, the Invitational Membership Initiative and all associated benefits will conclude.

We hope you will make an effort to hand out your invitation packet or share the electronic invitation with those who you feel will embrace the privilege and responsibility of becoming a member of Governors Club. This opportunity will only be available through the summer, so please ensure you share your invitations soon!

If you have any questions or if you would like an additional printed packet to hand out, please contact me at (919) 918-7276 or by email at [email protected]. I am more than happy to schedule a private tour for your candidate as well. We look forward to showcasing the club to your family and friends!

3 Club Life, May 2019 EVENTS

SPEAKERS RECEPTION: KENTUCKY DERBY DAY PARTY FRED KIGER PRESENTS SATURDAY, MAY 4 CHARLES KURALT 5:00 - 10:00 PM Club Room Bar/Terrace (weather-permitting) On the Road with Charles Kuralt Ladies, throw on your pearls and don your hats. Gentlemen, grab your bow ties and pop those collars! Join us for an evening of southern fare, THURSDAY, MAY 2 mint juleps, and “the most exciting two minutes in sports!” 5:45 pm Champagne Reception Click here to view the menu. 6:00 pm Presentation DJ and Dancing! $15++ per person Raffles and Prizes! $25++ per couple $59.95++* Join us for Crab Cake *Each registration includes one free drink ticket! Night in the dining Derby hats and bow ties encouraged room (optional). Click Member charge bar here to make a dining Nicklaus Room Menu Available Tonight reservation. 72-hour cancellation policy Fred Kiger returns to Governors Club with the story of a Tar Heel Favorite Son Charles Kuralt. We remember his hosting of Sunday Morning on CBS and his “On the Road” series, which told the stories from the byways and back roads of America. Kuralt attended UNC, was Editor of the Daily Tar Heel and became the youngest CBS correspondent ever. His Peabody Awards and 12 Emmys are on display in a recreated office / museum at UNC’s Carroll Hall School of Journalism. Kuralt’s illustrious career will come to life as only Fred Kiger can tell it. LITTLE BLACK DRESS & RUBY RED LIPS THURSDAY, MAY 9 6:00 - 8:00 pm $12.95++ Member Charge Bar Cocktail attire

DATE NIGHT (CHILD CARE) Ladies Night Out! Grab your girlfriends and come enjoy some light SATURDAY, MAY 4 hors d’oeuvres while sipping on a Ruby Red! Wear your new and bring GC kids are welcome to join us for a fun in your old! Prom season is upon us - feel free to bring in any gently sports-themed evening! used party attire to donate to a local high school!

Click here to view the menu.

Enjoy specialty cocktails just for you and your girlfriends!

4 Club Life, May 2019 MAY 3 Speakers Series: Fred Kiger Crab Cake Night 4 Kentucky Derby Day Party Date Night 5 Cinco de Mayo 7 Golf for the Pink 9 Little Black Dress & Ruby Red Lips 12 Mother’s Day Brunch 26 Memorial Sunday at the Pool

STAFF Lisa Johnson MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Director of Catering & Special Events

SUNDAY, MAY 12 Seating 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 1:30 pm HOUSE COMMITTEE The little ones can pot an herb plant to take home just for Susan Dell, Chair Mom. Dick Isabel Karen Meredith Adults - $39++ Tara Davis Children ages 4-12 - $17.95++ Bill Jones Children age 3 & under - no charge Henry Stewart Carolyn Hunter Beverage Service Lowell Hoffman - ad Dining minimum applies hoc 72-Hour Cancellation applies Dress: Jackets for Men Please indicate high chair or booster seat needs under notes below.

Please contact Jay for availability ([email protected])

Sponsored by Governors Club WGA

OPEN TO ALL MEMORIAL SUNDAY AT THE POOL FEMALE MEMBERS! SUNDAY, MAY 26 Promoting Women’s Cancer Awareness 11:00 am-2:00 pm FREE Hot Dogs and $1 Draft Beer Benefiting GET REAL AND HEEL & Summer Grill Open 11:00 am-7:00 pm CORNUCOPIA CANCER SUPPORT CENTER Poolside DJ Ronnie 12:00-4:00 pm No registration required

5 Club Life, May 2019 SAVE THE DATE: GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY FILM NIGHT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 Celebrating Marriage - Honoring Golden Couples

All members are invited to share in the festivities of our 5th Annual Golden Anniversary Film Night and to honor Governors Club couples celebrating their Golden Anniversary in 2019. A display of wedding albums and several wedding gowns will greet you as you arrive.

Our 1969 film, “Hello Dolly!” stars Barbra Streisand, Walter Matthau and a young Michael Crawford. It is indeed a “timeless classic” which honors and celebrates marriage. Movie Diva Laura Boyes, Film Curator NCMA, returns to Introduce our Film in her own inimitable and refreshing style – her love of film-making shines through.

Join the fun and help our Golden Couples celebrate! This year’s class is of record size with a dozen couples reaching this honored milestone.

Please save the date and plan to attend. And if you are celebrating 50 this year and have not been contacted as yet, please call Lowell Hoffman (919-656-9955) or our Film Night Coordinator Donna Thornton (919-260-0370). The word for June is “Happy Anniversary and Hello Dolly”.

SAVE THE DATE: NASA AND MOON LANDING - AUGUST 21

Most of us will remember just where we were on July 20, 1969 as we watched live TV coverage of the Moon Landing by NASA Astronaut Neil Armstrong.

Recently retired Administrator of NASA, Charles Bolden will be our Program Speaker on Wednesday, August 21 to commemorate this milestone event of our time. Bolden was himself an astronaut who flew 4 missions. He commanded the Mission which placed the Hubbell telescope into orbit as but one of his space flight accomplishments.

A special program for young people and students will be offered earlier in the afternoon.

Program Chair Lowell Hoffman and past Board Member Mike Ryan have collaborated to arrange this landmark program. We hope that members will mark the date on their own August calendars and be prepared to re-live 50 years of space flight history.

ALAMANCE EXCURSION A group of Governors Club members enjoyed a trip to Alamance this past month. It included a well-hosted exploration of the site with staff members in period costume. Members enjoyed a nice trip beyond the gates!

6 Club Life, May 2019 DINING

Wednesday Nights Kids Eat FREE! Children under 12 eat FREE from the Munchkin Menu on Wednesdays from 5:00-9:00 pm with a paid adult meal. Thursdays and Sundays in May Need a quick and tasty meal for the family? Pick up an already prepared dinner (cold) with step-by-step reheating instructions for 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8 people. We will email and post online each week’s Gourmet-to-Go menu. Simply click to order, then pick up. Chef will have your meal ready to enjoy with your family. No substitutions Dining Minimum Applies 24-Hour Cancellation Policy Order online by 9:00 pm Wednesday for Thursday pick-up 5:00-6:30 pm Order online by 9:00 pm Saturday for Sunday pick-up 2:00-5:00 pm 11:00 am-2:00 pm Click on the date below to view the entree. A la carte Brunch Menu Children age 3 and under - no charge Thursdays May 2 May 9 May 16 May 23 May 30 Member Charge Bar Thursdays Dining Minimum Applies Sundays May 5 May 19 May 26 Click on the banner to make a reservation

CRAB CAKE NIGHT THURSDAY, MAY 2 5:30 - 9:00 pm $27++ Join us for a night of crab cakes in the Club Room and Nicklaus Room! Club Room Menu Available Nicklaus Room Menu Available Dining Minimum Applies Join us the last Tuesday of every month for Burger & Milkshake Night! Grab a sweet milkshake to accompany Chef Ben’s Burger Bar specials.

7 Club Life, May 2019 HOURS For Reservations 919-918-7206

CINCO DE MAYO CLUB ROOM - Spring Hours SUNDAY, MAY 5 Tue-Sat 11:30 am-9:00 pm 5:30 & 7:30 pm Sunday 11:00 am-8:00 pm Monday Closed Club Room bar will remain open until 10:00 pm, Tues-Sat. Come out and join us on Cinco De Mayo for a Mexican-themed buffet with tequila and beer NICKLAUS ROOM specials! Tue-Sat 5:30 pm-9:00 pm Sun-Mon Closed Club Room Menu Available Nicklaus Room Menu Not Available STAFF Click here to view the menu! Jay Johnson Assistant General Manager Josh Baskey Clubhouse Manager Ben Guaman Executive Chef

HOUSE COMMITTEE Susan Dell, Chair Dick Isabel Karen Meredith GC NEW ENGLAND FEAST Tara Davis WITH LIVE MUSIC Bill Jones Henry Stewart FRIDAY, MAY 17 Carolyn Hunter 5:00 - 9:00 pm Lowell Hoffman - ad hoc Enjoy a New England Feast in our dining rooms, live music on the terrace (weather permitting), and a lively cornhole tournament. New England Feast will be an a la carte menu in the dining rooms and terrace. Click here to view the menu!

Club Room Menu Available Nicklaus Room Menu Not Available

Contact Josh Baskey at [email protected] to sign up for the cornhole tournament!

HEALTH NIGHTS THURSDAYS IN MAY STARTING MAY 9

5:30 - 9:00 pm Warmer weather means we are out of the season of comfort food and ready for fresh ingredients! Please join us for select nights of healthy meal specials prepared by Chef Ben.

Check out these refreshing dinner specials accompanied by tips from Director of Fitness Ray Davenport to help you choose to be healthier this month!

8 Club Life, May 2019 May 9 May 16 May 23 May 30 Clubs within the Club

Weekly Play Schedule Tuesday: GCBC offers an ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game, beginning at 1:30 pm. First Wednesday PM Pairs: A duplicate game held the GREAT DECISIONS CLUB first Wednesday of every month from 3:00-6:00 pm UPCOMING MEETINGS followed by optional dinner at 6:15 pm. • May 14: The Middle East: Regional Disorder SUMMER WORKSHOP & PLAY WITH HENRY MEGUID • June 4: Nuclear Negotiations: Back to the Future Wednesday, June 19 1:00 - 4:00 pm Open to Advanced and Advanced Intermediate Players

Social Bridge SAVE THE DATE: Join us for a friendly ladies social Bridge game on Friday GCBC SUMMER afternoons at the Clubhouse. All levels welcome. Contact Diane Block ([email protected]) BRIDGE PARTY Not affiliated with GCBC. Tuesday, June 11 3:00 pm Games and Casual Picnic-Inspired Dinner Mah Jongg Play American Mah Jongg on Mondays and Thursdays 9:30 Enjoy an afternoon of bridge, am - 12:00 pm at the Clubhouse. No commitment required, camaraderie and picnic-inspired dinner just drop by when you can. We will try to provide a table for beginners or those learning when the need arises. Supervised Beginners Call Alice Gold (919-240-4675) for more information. Sanctioned Advanced Beginners/Intermediates Sanctioned Advanced

3:00 pm Bridge Play 6:00 pm Cocktails featuring Summer Drink Specials (Margaritas and Sangria) 6:30 Picnic-Themed Dinner

Non-playing spouses are welcome to join us for dinner! Open to all GCBC Members and their guests

9 Club Life, May 2019 LA COTERIE PRESENTS

JESSIE KAPSHA & ANNIE KELLER WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

JUNE 14, 2019

$39++ 6:00 pm Cocktails 6:45 - 11:00 pm Buffet Dinner Followed by music and dancing featuring DJ Gene

CHRIS SPARKMAN Come out and dance the night away to all the music you love WINEMAKER DINNER to dance to - from old-school all the way to contemporary MAY 15-16 tunes! The DJ will also be taking requests. 6:30 pm RECEPTION 7:15 pm DINNER Wine service with dinner included OPEN TO FULL & ASSOCIATE WS Member Charge Bar MEMBERS Dress Code: Club Casual Open to all members! VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUNCH MAY 19 11:30 am RECEPTION 12:15 pm LUNCH OPEN TO FULL WS MEMBERS LA COTERIE’S $125++ FIRE & ICE

10 Club Life, May 2019 GOLF THOMAS BRINSON Director of Golf

Why Tiger’s Win is a Good Thing for Golf

It seems that this year’s Masters is getting more post-event press coverage than in past years, and for good reason…what a Sunday! If I look back at the Masters victories that Tiger had in the early 2000s, he was usually battling one or maybe two other players at most. This year there were eight or more players that had a chance to win going into the back nine on Sunday. It’s hard to beat that if you want drama.

We all like a comeback story. To see Tiger come back from injuries and personal struggles to win again on golf’s biggest stage is great to see. However, I think Tiger’s win is bigger than that. It is good for the game of golf as a whole.

Tiger did from 1997 to 2008 what Arnold Palmer did for golf a generation prior. He made the sport cool for the non-golfer. The game grew leaps and bounds while Tiger was on top of his game. He single-handedly brought kids to the game that may not have been attracted to the sport otherwise. Since then, those kids have grown up and are now playing against him on tour. Brooks Koepka, Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas, and many others dreamed of playing on the same stage as Tiger. Now they get to make that dream a reality. Seeing these dreams come to life, coupled with sharing that stage with the player that inspired them all, is extremely special for them.

What may be lost in this discussion is that kids today - including Tiger’s own kids - never had the opportunity to see him compete at the top of his game. For today’s generation to see Tiger compete and win this way again will inspire more kids come to the game of golf. The press continunes to show off Tiger more than they have any other Masters winner.

No one wants to shrink the game of golf; we want it to grow. I cannot think of a downside to growing the game. If Tiger winning brings more players, young and old, to the game, then bring it on, Tiger! The PGA Championship, with its new date, is just two weeks away. It will be fun to see what Tiger does for the event and how he continues to contribute to the game of golf on a course he has won a major at already.

Fairways and Greens, Thomas D. Brinson, PGA, CCM Director of Golf

Congratulations to Luke Hayek! Luke, a member of our Golf Operations Team, was just accepted into the UNC School of Medicine. He will begin classes this fall and plans to focus on pediatrics. We are proud to have him on our team!

11 Club Life, May 2019 HOURS GOLF SHOP 919-918-7214 UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS Tue-Sun 7:15 am-6:30 pm Golf Course 8:00 am-Dusk Driving Range 7:00 am-8:00 pm COUPLES GOLF STAFF FRIDAY, MAY 10 Thomas Brinson, PGA, CCM $10 per member Director of Golf 9 Holes (Scramble) 4:00 pm Shotgun Start Greg Mense, PGA Optional Dinner after play $28.95++ Head Golf Professional Alex van der Linden, PGA Director of Golf Instruction Matt Shytle Assistant Golf Professional Sarah Bejgrowicz-Lewallen, PGA Assistant Golf Professional

GOLF COMMITTEE 4-PERSON SPRING CLASSIC Charlotte Leidy, Chair Bruce Barton TOURNAMENT Jan Hurley MAY 18-19 John Cody 9:00 am Shotgun Start (both days) Bill Herdrich $65 per person Dennis Ahern Teams of 4 Men or 4 Women. All members of a team must John Lavigne play the same set of tees for both rounds GREEN COMMITTEE Gary McKenna, Chair Joe Gannon SUPER SENIOR Lori Blakey CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Mike McKee Diane Lavigne MAY 22-23 Jeff Sigman 9:00 am Tee Times George Brannon All Full Club Members age 65+ are eligible 36-Stroke Play (Gross & Net) Men’s Division: Green Tees Women’s Division: Red Tees $60 plus applicable cart fees Snacks to be included following play

Posting your scores has never been Pace of Play Tips: quicker and easier than using the GHIN 1. Assist those who could use help raking a bunker, replacing divots with App! Download it free from iTunes sand mixture, etc. Helping out those who could use the extra assistance Store or Google Play. will enable the group to keep up with the group in front.

2. If you are out of the hole during your match, pick up and move on. You could always tend the pin or rake traps for your playing partners to help speed up play.

12 Club Life, May 2019 MGA OPENING DAY RESULTS

Lakes Flight Winner - 1st Net - 28 Lakes Flight Winner - 1st Gross - 34 Bob Liu, Danny Shoemaker, Brian Domeck, George Brannon & Rick Pillsbury & Bill Leroy Bill Pohlman (Not Pictured)

Foothills Flight Winners - 1st Net - 28 Foothills Flight Winners - 1st Gross - 33 Mike Pasquale, Dennis Ahern, Doug Frey, Bongnae Cho, Joe Gannon & Ron Greene Bruce Dragonette & Paul Huckle

COUPLES GOLF RESULTS

Lakes - 1st Net - 27 Lakes - 1st Gross - 36 John & Karen Stoner and Al & Jeanne Gismondi and Brian & Lauri Westphal Gary & Diane Clinton

Foothills - 1st Net - 29 Foothills - 1st Gross - 24 Danny & Doreen Shoemaker and Jim Kaufmann & Mary Thrasher Ken & Karyn Wilson and Larry & Carole Gunn

13 Club Life, May 2019 TAR-DEVIL CUP RESULTS

The Blue Heels 3-year winning streak has been snapped by the Tar Devils 24 to 23 victory! Congratulations to the Tar Devils!

Clinton, Gary (Captain) - Dragonette, Bruce (Captain) - Harkey, Don - Auman, Ken - Goldman, Robert - Perry, Andrew - Davis, Richard - Short, Rick - Robb, Michael - Hunter, Tom - Levy, Joel - Berrey, Robert - Apolito, Christopher - Tomason, Bruce - LoFrese, James - Donoghue, Michael - Cho, Bongnae - Norwood, Keith - Langslet, O.Roy - Rutherford, Scott - Emshoff, Jim - Duff, Gordon - Fahlberg, John - Bick, James - Westphal, Brian - Nunez, John - Mattern, William - Browning, Paul - Cody, John - Wilson, Ray - Burk, Ryan - Sigman, Jeff

The Following Players went undefeated over the 3 rounds of the tournament: Bongnae Cho - Gordon Duff - Duaine Robertson - John Young Closest to the Pin Winners

Hole #12 John Young - $25 Credit

Sunday Hole #9 Bill Herdrich - Taylormade Golf Bag

Hole # 14 Joha Won - $25 Credit

Friday Saturday Hole # 9 Hole #4 Jim LoFrese - Taylormade Golf Bag Duaine Robertson - Taylormade Golf Bag 14 Club Life, May 2019 SENIOR MEMBER-MEMBER RESULTS WOMEN

1st Overall Net 1st Overall Gross Bonnie Short & Kristen Tuminski Mary Ann Vitale & Charlotte Leidy 136 161 MEN

1st Net & Overall Net Champions 1st Gross & Overall Gross Champions Gary McKenna & Mike Robb Ray Keenan & Gary Clinton 125.1 149

Men’s White Tee - Flight 1: 1st Net Men’s White Tee - Flight 2: 1st Gross Don Harkey & Jack Smailes Bob Liu & Dick Considine 131.2 160

Men’s Green Tee Flight - 1st Net Men’s Green Tee Flight - 1st Gross Frank Livingston & O’Roy Langslet Mark Baylen & Bob Goldman 124 159 15 Club Life, May 2019 WGA News

March 28 was the WGA Opening Cocktail Party, followed by our Opening Luncheon and business meeting on April 2. Both events were a big success, despite Mother Nature cancelling the opening scramble!

WGA Save the Dates

May 7: Golf for the Pink (GFTP)

May 29: WGA CONNECT: Golf Etiquette

September 17: Governors Cup

October 3-4 Women’s Member-Guest

October 29: Closing Scramble, Luncheon & Fall Meeting

16 Club Life, May 2019 “Sometimes the biggest problem is in your head. You’ve got to believe.” Jack Nicklaus

Women’s Member Guest Tournament October 3-4, 2019

Open to all women who are full Club members and their guests (up to three per member).

Registration is now open. Entry fee is $150 per person, and includes:

October 3 •Practice round, including cart fees. Schedule your tee time after you register. •Cocktail party from 5-7 pm for all participants, wine and beer included.

October 4 •Light breakfast at 7:30 am •Tournament round with 9 am shotgun start, cart fees included •Team and individual prizes •Favors •Plated luncheon, wine and beer included

If you have questions, please contact Sherri Stuewer ([email protected]) or Cathy Schwab ([email protected]).

2019 AREA LEAGUES

Governors Club WGA women participate in several Area Leagues. Please see the GC website for more details. Look out for emails ahead of these events!

9-HOLE PLAY Sign up on ForeTees is one month prior to the event (at 7:00 am).

Tri-Nine (Triangle 9-Hole Interclub Play) May 7 at Brier Creek CC June 20 at Devils Ridge

18-HOLE PLAY Sign up on ForeTees is one month prior to the event (at 7:00 am).

PAL (Play Day for Area Ladies) May 15 at Hope Valley CC June 12 at Hasentree

Tar Heel Women’s Golf Association May 16 at MacGregor Downs June 6 at Porters Neck CC

TIP (Triangle Interclub Play) TIP is a year-long competition where four members from each of twelve participating clubs compete in match play. For further information please contact Diane Lavigne or Marsha Pront. 17 Club Life, May 2019 TENNIS TODD CHING Director of Tennis and Wellness Operations From the Pros:

I have looked into whether or not aqua tennis exists, and (un)fortunately it is not an option… This has been some spring! While we are thankful that our lakes are full and the pollen is washed away, we are looking forward to drier weather and several fun upcoming events.

Pickleball has been a great success since its introduction in February. The courts have been well-utilized and we have now introduced two days per week of “open play.” Open play is one of the great concepts of Pickleball that encourages players to just show up and challenge. On Mondays and Wednesdays, please come out between 3:30 and 5:00 pm and get in on the action!

At the end of the month, we will have our clay courts resurfaced. We will need to close them for 2-3 days but will have courts available at some of the other local clubs. Our hard courts will also be open during this time. This resurfacing was originally scheduled in late February, but the amount of rain delayed it until late this spring. The great news (barring any crazy weather!) is that we will have fantastic playing conditions late into the fall season.

Please do not forget to sign up for your courts (The new Pickleball policy is below!). Reserving a court not only prevents any confusion, we also look at court reservations as one of the important data points when it comes to usage and future projects.

See you on the courts! Todd and Robyn

PICKLEBALL RESERVATION POLICY

With the addition of Pickleball, there is a slight change to the ForeTees court reservation system. Please take a moment to review them. These changes are now in effect.

1) Court 7 will be the only court that may be reserved for Pickleball

2) Court 8 is available for Pickleball Open Play (play without a reservation) if it is not being used for tennis or the ball machine

3) Court 7 has been split into “7A” and “7B”

4) If you are playing tennis and would like to play on court 7, simply reserve court “7A” as you normally would reserve a tennis court.

5) If you are playing Pickleball, please reserve court “7A” or “7B” (if 7A has already been reserved) and list your playing partners with the new guest designation of “Pickleball.”

6) If you would like to play Pickleball, but you see that 4 members without the guest designation of “Pickleball” are playing on court 7A, that means the court is being used for tennis and is not currently available for Pickleball.

18 Club Life, May 2019 MEMBERS AT INDIAN WELLS This past month, one of the best pro tournaments was held at Indian Wells in California. The greatest players in the world participated in what many call “the Fifth Major” and several Governors Club members were in attendance!

TENNIS BALL MACHINE MEMBERSHIP June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020

This is your opportunity to have unlimited use of the ball machine for 12 months for one annual membership fee. • Current Ball Machine Members will be automatically renewed. If you wish to withdraw or become a member, look out for an email in the beginning of May. • Open to All Full and Sports Members

Single $150 For only one player

Family $175 For everyone in the member’s family (spouse and dependent children). ______

Rules and Regulations: • Ball machine can be reserved for use Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Weekends 8:00 am - 12:00 pm • To reserve the ball machine, please use the online court booking system (ForeTees) and click on the “ball machine” tab. • The reservations will automatically book the machine on court #8 (hard court). • Annual ball machine members will have unlimited use of the machine for a 12 month period, June 1 and through May 31 of the following year. • You may join at any time, paying the full annual fee (no prorated fees). Children under 14 will need to be accompanied by a parent when using the ball machine. • Members will be asked to pick up all balls and return them to the machine before their reservation has expired, as a courtesy to the member who might be following your reservation. • The ball machine has an all-weather cover in case of a pop up storm. Please make sure to properly replace the cover after use (unless someone is using themachine immediately after you). If you have any questions, please email Todd ([email protected]), or call the Front Desk (919-932-8542) during staffed hours.

19 Club Life, May 2019 STAFF Todd Ching 2019 TENNIS CALENDAR Director of Tennis & Wellness Operations May 4: ABCD Challenge (Box Lunches) Robyn Ching May 27: Memorial Day Adult Round Robin Head Tennis Professional

June 28: Wimbledon & Whites TENNIS COMMITTEE Peter Morris, Chair July 4: Fourth of July Adult Round Robin Bob Rosenbaum JJ Nelson July 11: Rock & Roll Mixed Doubles Howard Wecksler Jennifer Waldner September 3: Labor Day Adult Round Robin Mary Fick Murray Stamer September 21: Singles Club Championships Marvin Meyer

September 28-29: Mixed Doubles Club Championships TENNIS INSTRUCTION RATES Instructor 30 min 45 min 60 min October 12-13 Doubles Club Championships Todd $35 $50 $63 Robyn $33 $47 $60 November 3: Pickleball Doubles Championships (Mixed & Regular)

UPCOMING TENNIS EVENTS Titleist Performance Institute Screen MEMORIAL DAY ROUND ROBIN 1st Appointment - $40 MONDAY, MAY 27 All Follow-ups - $20 9:30-11:30 am Registration deadline is 1:00 pm on May 26 on ForeTees Click here to view the online Adult Round Robin Tennis Calendar. No charge for this event Limited to 32 players (wait list available)

WTA TENNIS IN A PICKLE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 4:00 - 6:00 pm Tennis and Pickleball combination event! Registration deadline is 6:00 pm on June 10 on ForeTees Summer Grill Available - Member Charge

20 Club Life, May 2019 WELLNESS

RAY DAVENPORT Fitness Director

As the summer months approach, we hope you will consider spending more time at the Wellness Center to work out, refuel and unwind. Check out updates below regarding spring and summer classes and events.

We’ve also officially navigated those pesky April showers and are ready for a beautiful and sunny season at the Pool. Please refer to Page 23 for a complete Outdoor Pool schedule.

Summer Cycling

Come try out our new Beginning Cycling class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:45 pm. We’ll spend 35-40 minutes working through a challenging and adaptable routine for all levels of experience.

Tuesday morning Cycling is moving to 9:00 am for the Summer season.

Spartan Training Back in January, four brave and inspired folks took on a unique challenge and began training for their first Spartan Race. With the help of their Spartan Trainer, Caleb Funderburk, they developed the strength and skills necessary to tackle the incredibly demanding obstacle course. Give them a high-five next time you see them!

From Left to Right: Caleb Funderburk (Trainer), Natalie Dickson, Marcus Walker, Kimberly Lovegrove. Not pictured: Sarah Fennell Keep an eye out for the next training session so that you too can discover your inner Spartan.

21 Club Life, May 2019 PUPPY YOGA STAFF On May 26, we have invited Hope Animal Rescue to helps us host the first- ever Puppy Yoga at Governors Club. They provide the dogs, we provide the Todd Ching instructor, and you all enjoy! They will be here with their adoptable pups Director of Tennis from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. & Wellness Operations Ray Davenport Yoga class will run from 1:30 – 2:30 pm. Cost is $20 per person for Yoga, Fitness Director but there is no charge to meet the dogs. WELLNESS & RECREATION **Please do not bring outside pets to this event. Bill Colaianni, Chair Fiona Huckle Matt Kelly Jenni Sherwood Peter Koelsch Margie Kardas Sally Kahler Click here to view the Wellness & Recreation Calendar online.

Titleist Performance Institute Screen 1st Appointment - $40 All Follow-ups - $20 GOLF FITNESS SERIES - SWING FASTER!

Increase your swing speed by 5-8% in as little as 4-6 weeks!

The first group of trainees are swinging fast and feeling strong. Spots still available! Semi-private sessions available to groups of 3 or more.

Contact Ray at 919-932-8543 or [email protected] for more information or to schedule a demonstration.

22 Club Life, May 2019 IT’S TTIMT E IT’S TIME LIFEGUARDS The pool is staffed and maintained by Swim Club Management POPOOOOOL Group, Inc. They will provide a staff of professionally trained and POOL certified lifeguards. During the last ten minutes of every hour, the lifeguards will clear the pool of all swimmers 17 years of age and under. Collectively, these trained lifeguards will be responsible for ensuring the safety of the pool area, enforcing all pool rules, assisting with member sign-ins, and administering swim tests for children less than twelve years of age.

SWIM BANDS All children under twelve years old will be required to complete a swim test in order to swim in the pool and use the slide. A trained lifeguard will administer this test. Children who pass the test will receive a green wristband, indicating that they may swim unassisted and use the slide. Children who do not pass will receive 2019 OUTDOOR POOL SCHEDULE a red wristband and may only swim with assistance from a parent Date Open Close or guardian. All children less than twelve years old must wear a Friday, May 10 4:00 pm 8:00 pm wristband in order to be in the pool. Saturday, May 11 10:00 am 8:00 pm Sunday, May 12 10:00 am 8:00 pm NANNIES AND SITTERS May 13-16 CLOSED All children age 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent Friday, May 17 4:00 pm 8:00 pm or guardian at all times. Nannies/sitters must be at least 18 years Saturday, May 18 10:00 am 8:00 pm of age. Parents must fill out a Nanny/Sitter Form located at the Sunday, May 19 10:00 am 8:00 pm Front Desk of the Wellness Center in order for a nanny or sitter May 20-23 CLOSED to bring children to the pool. This form must be filled out for all Friday, May 24 4:00 pm 8:00 pm nannies and sitters regardless of whether the nanny/sitter is a child Daily, May 25-Sept 2 10:00 am 8:00 pm of a current member. Forms are available at the Front Desk of the September 3-5 CLOSED Wellness Center. Please return the form to Natalie at the Wellness Friday, September 6 4:00 pm 8:00 pm Center. Saturday, September 7 10:00 am 8:00 pm Sunday, September 8 10:00 am 8:00 pm ACCESS September 9-12 CLOSED All gate entrances will be open to members during pool hours. Friday, September 13 4:00 pm 8:00 pm Members must sign-in for themselves and their guests at the table Saturday, September 14 10:00 am 8:00 pm located near the Pool Grill. One lifeguard will be responsible for Sunday, September 15 10:00 am 8:00 pm enforcing this policy. Your cooperation is appreciated. Please refer Monday, September 16 CLOSED for the Season to the Guest Policy below.

SUMMER GRILL AT THE POOL LIFEGUARD TESTS Swim Club Management Group, Inc. administers random, The Summer Grill at the Pool will open for the season on unannounced safety tests to their lifeguards to ensure the Saturday, May 25, and will remain open through Monday, attentiveness and preparedness of their guards. These tests will September 2. occur at the Governors Club Outdoor Pools approximately once (Daily, 11:00 am-7:00 pm). per month. These tests are an effective means of ensuring the safety of our members. For any questions regarding Lifeguard MORNING LAP SWIM Tests, please call Ray at 919-932-8543. Information on Lap Swim and waivers will be sent out in a separate email. During Lap Swim hours, you will be SWIM INSTRUCTION swimming at your own risk. Lifeguards will not be on duty. Swimming Lessons will be provided by Swim Club Management Please do not swim alone. Group, Inc. To schedule a lesson, please fill out the Swim Lesson Morning Lap Swim will be available daily beginning Friday, Form (below) and return to Ray at the Wellness Center. May 24, through Monday, September 2. Morning Lap Swim will not be available on weekdays before May 24 or after Please Click here to review the Pool Rules and to review September 2. the Guest Policy. Please Click here to download information about POOL MAINTENANCE 2019 Swim Lessons. Pool maintenance will occur daily between 9:00 am and pool opening at 10:00 am. No one is permitted in the pool Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Have a area at this time. wonderful summer season at the pool! 23 Club Life, May 2019 YOUTH HANNAH LEICHT Youth Activities Director Summer is almost here! It is the perfect time to start planning ahead for summer activities such as swim lessons and summer camps. Club Camp summer camps offer a week-long camp experience that creates lifelong memories. This year the camp themes include Monster Mash-Up, Party in the USA, Shipwrecked, and Spy Camp.

In other Youth Activities news, I am excited to introduce Malinda Caddle as the new Youth Activities Assistant! Malinda is from Mebane, North Carolina and is an Anthropology major at UNC. After graduation Malinda plans on applying to medical school. She has always loved working with children and has been babysitting for years. Malinda has already shown herself to be a great addition to the Youth Activities team, and I am so glad she is here!

Hannah Leicht Youth Activites Director

2019 SUMMER CAMPS At camp, your child will experience an array of activities including, but not KidCare limited to Arts & Crafts, Fun with Foods, Team Building, Group Games, Super KidCare is held at the Wellness Science & more! Center Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Campers will be provided with hours of recreational tennis instruction and (where applicable) golf instruction each week. In addition, campers will have Join us for complimentary recreational swimming each day. The best part is that no two days at camp KidCare Wednesday nights at the are exactly alike. And you can be sure that your child’s counselors will be Clubhouse from 6:30-9:00 pm, engaging, responsible, energetic, and creative! with a separate dining time from 5:30-6:30 pm And let’s not forget about Wacky Wednesdays! Every Wednesday at camp is a wacky one with themes ranging all shapes and sizes! Bring your imagination so you can get WACKY! In addition, Governors Club is offering these All camps do not include all activities listed. half-day & full-day camps: Full day camps include lunch and 2 t-shirts Complimentary before care from 8:30 am Golf & Tennis Camp Complimentary after care until 3:30 pm July 9 - 12 Cancellation deadline for all themed camps is June 11 Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm Monster Mash-Up Shipwrecked Ages 6-16 June 17 - 21 July 22 - 26 $240 9:00 am-3:00 pm 9:00 am-3:00 pm Ages 4-12 Ages 4-12 Golf Camp $335 $335 July 16 - 19 August 6 - 9 Party in the USA Tuesday-Friday June 24 - 28 Spy Camp Half-Day: 9:00 am-12:00 pm 9:00 am-3:00 pm July 28 - August 2 $275 Ages 4-12 9:00 am-3:00 pm Full-Day: 9:00 am-3:00 pm $335 Ages 4-12 $500 24 Club Life, May 2019 $335 Ages 6-16 POTTERY PAINTING

DATE NIGHT (CHILD CARE) SATURDAY, MAY 4 GC kids are welcome to join us for a fun sports-themed evening!

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Swim Lessons 2019

Classes are held Monday through Thursday.

Join us this summer for weekly sessions from June 17—July 25! 30 minute lessons each day. Private and Swim Club Management Group believes in providing children with a Semi-private positive environment in which they can feel comfortable and learn basic lessons available! water safety. We feel that through patience, encouragement, and frequent repetition of skills, your child will have a fun, safe and rewarding swimming experience.

11 2 3 Semi-Private: PLEASE VISIT CHOOSE PAYMENT $70 for 4 sessions The pool where you are a Private or semi-private is required at the time of Private: member and speak with Make sure you have your co- registration or can be $110 for 4 sessions participant’s name! your Swim Club Manager added to your member *We do not match individuals Contact Your Swim Club to register. account if allowed by the for semi-private lessons* 1 Manager for more info. Online club. registration will be available.

Registration information to follow. For immediate questions, contact Hannah Leicht at [email protected].

26 Club Life, May 2019 May 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 Crab Cake Night ABCD Tennis Speakers Series: Challenge Fred Kiger presents Charles Kuralt Kentucky Derby Day Party

Date Night

5 6 7 Burger Bar 5-8 pm 8 9 10 11 Kids eat FREE Little Black Dress & Cinco De Mayo Golf for the Pink 5-9 pm Ruby Red Lips Couples Golf

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Mother’s Day Brunch Kids eat FREE GC New England 4-Person Spring Burger Bar 5-8 pm 5-9 pm Feast with Live Music Classic Golf Wine Society: Chris Tournament Great Decisions Club Wine Society: Chris Sparkman Sparkman Winemaker Dinner Winemaker Dinner

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 4-Person Spring Kids eat FREE Super Senior Club Classic Golf Burger Bar 5-8 pm 5-9 pm Championship Tournament Super Senior Club Championship

Arts Society: Jessie Kapsha & Annie Keller

26 27 28 29 30 31 Memorial Sunday at Burger & Milkshake Kids eat FREE the Pool Tennis Memorial Day Night 5-9 pm Round Robin Puppy Yoga

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