January 2013 Newsletter - Golf Fusion

January 2013
More pictures on our website
If you would like an emailed copy of a photo please call Geneva Steele, 704-542-8150

MEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS
For reservations: 704-542-8050
Information on any club events please visit:
www.raintreecountryclub.org
Bingo & Dinner
Friday, January 4th
Taco Bar includes Beef, Hard and Soft
Tortilla Shells, Refried Beans, Mexican
Rice and Fresh Baked Cookies
$7.00 per person $7.50 for 3 cards
January 16th-19th
Feast like Kings and Queens
and delight in a Three Course
Meal for $30
Click here for Menu
Beer Dinner
In the 37th Hole
Saturday, February 9th
6:30pm $35 per person
For all you micro brew beer lovers out there,
we will host a dinner and beer tasting featuring
Olde Mecklenburg Brewing Company.
Space is limited to 30 guests, so please make your reservations early!
Click here for Menu

SPECIALS IN THE LAKESIDE GRILLE
Weekly Specials are held from 5:30pm to 9:00pm unless otherwise posted
Tuesday is
“Burger Night”
$9.00 (no splits)
Raintree Burger
8oz. Char Broiled Black Angus Burger
Sokol Blosser Evolution Red
$7 glass / $21 bottle
French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries
Southern Banana Pudding
Soft Drink
Wednesday, Januar 9th
Cardamom-Crusted Maple Leaf
Farms Duck Breast with Sundried
Tomato Cobbler, Broccolini and
Balsamic & Cinnamon Syrup
Includes choice of
Soup or Salad
$18.00
This Syrah-based blend reveals Aromas
of Cherry and Red Plum, Notes of Ripe
Raspberries, a Hint of Cinnamon,
and has a Velvety finish that’s sure to please.
Friday Night Dinner Special
Goat Cheese and Roasted
Tomato Ravioli with Walnut
& Asiago Cream Sauce
Includes a choice of
Soup or Salad
$13.00
Traditional Sunday Brunch
10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults: $13.00 Children(6-12): $6.50

Fun at
Santa’s
Brunch
More pictures online, if you would like a digital copy emailed please call Geneva Steele, 704-542-8150

CLUBHOUSE NEWS
For the most up to date information on any club events
please visit www.raintreecountryclub.org
or you can call the Club Receptionist at 704-542-8150
Thank You for supporting our Charity Tree
As you know, this past holiday season, Raintree Country Club helped the children
sponsored by Thompson Child & Family Focus. Because of you, this program was a great
success… every “wish” was granted! We are once again proud of our Members who year after
year show such amazing love and support for our local community!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
In keeping with our “going green” policy established in 2012 our
elections for the Board of Directors will be online again this year.
It is therefore VERY IMPORTANT that we have all our
Members registered and online in our Website. You should receive
an emailed ballot from electionbuddy.com, when you do please
follow the link to your personalized ballot. If you do not
receive an email please visit the club for a paper ballot.
Champion Plan
Questions?
Have you made the commitment?
Will you be in the Hall of Champions?
More information on the website
www.raintreecountryclub.org
Inclement Weather Procedures
Winter is right around the corner, remember when the weather gets cold and icy, to call
ahead to get the most up to date Operating Hours of the Tennis Pro-Shop/Tennis Courts,
Golf Pro-Shop/Golf Courses, Lakeside Grille, and Main Clubhouse/Fitness Center.
*Please Welcome Our New Raintree Country Club Members
Dennis and Taslima Lazarus and daughter, Norm and Judy Stephens and Jim and Sherry Roese and family
*Lifetime Memberships
The Board of Directors at their last meeting approved offering 8 new Lifetime Memberships to
our Members. Please contact Phyllis Hollingsworth at 704.542.8150 ext. 7860 for further details on
this Membership.
Clubhouse Lounge: January can sometimes be a bit dreary, but don't let it get you down!
Join us in the Friday Night Clubhouse Lounge from 6:00pm - 10:00pm for complimentary
hors d'oeuvres (6:00pm – 8:00pm), a Member Bar serving your favorite drinks, and a roaring fireplace.

FITNESS CENTER NEWS
Advice from Brian Cox
FITNESS CENTER HOURS
Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
8:30am-5pm 5:30am-9pm 5:30am-9pm 5:30am-9pm 5:30am-9pm 5:30am-9pm 5:30am-5pm
803.810.3123/huskyfitness@bellsouth.net
Personal Trainer with Raintree Country Club
I did a quick search for the top 10 New Years Resolutions: (1) Spend more time with
friends and family; (2) Fit in Fitness; (3) Tame the Bulge; (4) Quit smoking; (5) Enjoy
life more; (6) Quit drinking; (7) Get out of debt; (8) Learn something new; (9) Help
others; and (10) Get organized. We should tackle #2 and #3 first!
Fit in Fitness: It’s easier said than done. We all have jobs, and families, and dinners to
make, and houses to clean. Where does exercise fall on your list of priorities? Make it a
TOP priority. Set a time and a day for exercise and STICK TO IT! Treat it like an important
meeting. If someone calls and wants to meet for dinner, tell them, “OK, but after I
work out.” Exercise is much more enjoyable when you do it with someone (#1/#2)
Tame the Bulge: Again this is easier said than done for many of us. But this isn’t rocket science. It’s more
complicated than simply calorie IN vs. calories OUT, but start off with that. Keep track of the calories you are
consuming, and keep track of the calories you are burning with exercise. In order to lose a pound per week (a
very realistic goal, by the way - 26 pounds in 6 months), you need a calorie deficit of about 3500 calories per
week. Again – THIS IS VERY DO-ABLE.
Let’s touch on a couple of the others: #1:Smoking - no brainer. Just do it. You’ve been talking about it for
years. See a hypnotist. Wear the patch. Do whatever it takes. Smoking is SO BAD for you.
#6: Drinking - well, ok, at least cut back. It’ll help with my other two.
#9: I love helping others. That’s why I became a Personal Trainer. Do something that is fun for you too!
Yoga is well known for its many benefits. In addition to stress reduction and physical conditioning, a regular yoga
practice promotes improved joint health, supports detoxification, and increases overall health and wellbeing. But yoga is
much more than a means to better the body, mind and spirit, yoga is also a terrific tool for enhancing sports performance.
1st Tuesday of the Month: “Slow Flow Yoga”
2nd Tuesday of the Month: “Power Yoga”
3rd Tuesday of the Month: “Long Slow Deep Yoga”
4th Tuesday of the Month: “Synergy Yoga”: SYNERGY is a fusion of traditional flowing yoga
postures, body weight exercises and classic athletic strength and conditioning drills designed to
produce results
Yoga is offered every Tuesday evening at 6pm $8 per class with prior reservation/$12 walk-in rate
To reserve your space please call the club receptionist at 704.542.8150
Due to the advanced time frame in which the Newsletter is compiled and printed, all dates, times, events and other information are
subject to change. Please keep in mind that hours of operation are also subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. If
changes occur, Members will be notified via email & Club postings. Keep in mind that all monthly Newsletter information can be
found on Raintree's Website and Event’s Calendar. Visit www.raintreecountrvclub.org and plan your calendar early!

TENNIS NEWS
tennisshop@raintreecountryclub.org
or 704-542-8095
Tennis Shop Contacts
Marc Kantor
Tennis Pro
Sarah Hill
Tennis Shop Manager
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Contact the Tennis Shop
for weekly updates!
tennisshop@raintreecountryclub.org
or 704-542-8095
Don’t forget about the Consignment
rack, lots of great patterns and
styles at affordable prices!
We kindly request
that if this winter
the weather is
inclement, please
call the Tennis shop
prior to making a
trip to the club
The ball machine
is a great way to
work on shots.
We have
hourly and yearly
memberships
available.
Queen City and USTA
ueen City League: league signups are due now.
We have men, ladies and mixed leagues during
the daytime and in the evening. Please contact
the Tennis shop at tennisshop@raintreecountryclub.org
to discuss the options.
January Tennis Pro-Shop Hours:
Mondays: CLOSED Tuesdays - Fridays 8:30am-4:00pm
Saturdays 8:30am-3:00pm Sundays 12:00pm-4:00pm
New Year’s Week: Sunday & Monday 12-4pm; Tuesday & Wednesday
CLOSED; Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9am-1pm

GOLF GROUP NEWS Golf Pro-Shop 704-541-8880
The RMGA concluded its 2012 tournament season with the always popular Turkey
Tournament in November. Over the course of the year, 243 RMGA members
competed in 13 tournaments in a variety of individual, two and four-man contests.
In the end, Steve Espin narrowly bested Dave Boyce for RMGA Player of the Year
honors. The Top Ten finishers are listed below. A complete listing of tournament
Raintree Men’s Golf Association results can be found on the Raintree Country Club website under the RMGA
section. Congratulations to all that participated in 2012.
RMGA Player of the Year
Steve Espin is the 2012 Raintree Men's Golf Association Player of the Year. Over the course of the
tournament season, Steve took on 243 RMGA tournament participants to earn this honor. Steve
played in all of the 12 RMGA sponsored events, as well as the Club Championship. In the end,
Steve compiled 1640 points, outdistancing the second place finisher by 65 points. His wins in The
Derby and Red, White and Blue tournaments kept him among the leaders all year.
Steve's success will be formally recognized with his
award of the RMGA Player of the Year plaque at the
2013 Opening Scramble in March. He will also receive
a monogrammed Raintree Country Club golf bag.
If you see Steve around Raintree, make sure you
congratulate him on this impressive accomplishment.
Read more about Steve on the RMGA webpage.
RMGA Player of the Year – Final Results
Steve Espin 1640
Dave Boyce 1575
Keith Burrow 1410
Lance Behymer 1385
Brian Traxler 1225
Steve McGinty 1215
Larry Whitmore 1175
Mike Kerley 1075
Peter Fowler 1030
Bob Lawson 1030
A new year begins! We say good bye to our old board with many thanks and hearty
welcome to the new board. We look forward to continuing success as Nine Holers.
We have fun events planned and our weekly matches scheduled. Listed below is the
continuation of the results of our 2012
winners. Congratulations to all! Most
Improved: Renee Tomberlin; Least Putts:
Stephanie Day and Mitsu Schultz; 18 Hole Ringer: Andrea
Mclaughlin; Best Attendance: Pat Swanson; Most Birdies:
Stephanie Day and Anne Traxler; Most Pars: Stephanie Day;
Points: 1st Place: Stephanie Day; 2nd Place: Dale Boyle;
3rd Place: Andrea McLaughlin; 9 Hole Ringer:
1st Gross: Brenda Davenport; 1st Low Net: Dale Boyle
Some of the 2013 9 Holer Board
Please contact Debbie St. John (704-846-8610) for winter play.
Raintree Women’s
Golf Association
2012 Special Achievement Awards:
Most Improved Golfer: Barbara Halm
Most Birdies: Flight 1, Lisa Rohde; Flight 2, Merph Moyer; Flight 3, Judy Penning &
Kathleen Lebedz; Flight 4, Karen Covington and Mary Evans; Flight 5, Marcie South
Hole In One: Erma Sydnor, Betty Monin & Barbara Halm
Who Broke What: Broke 100, Susan Fritsch (93)
NCWGA Winner: Dot Beatty
2013 Sign Up: All Raintree ladies are invited to join the RWGA for the 2013 golf season which begins in
March with an Opening Brunch. Please enclose your check for $50 (yearly dues) made payable to ‘RWGA/18
Holers Member’ with the Signup Form and mail by February 15th to Treasurer Susan Fritsch (10009
Whitethorn Dr. Charlotte, NC 28277) to make sure you’re included in the 2013 Directory. Our Playdays are
on Thursday mornings with a different format each week. We also have several fun tournaments throughout
the season, plus opportunities to play other club courses in the area. Contact Susan Fritsch at 704-846-2492
or smfritsch@carolina.rr.com for any membership questions. Visit the website for the 2013 Sign-up form on
the RWGA Page under Golf!

GOLF GROUP CONT. & SHOP NEWS
Golf Pro-Shop
704-541-8880
Saturday Clinics: 11am to 12pm at $10 per clinic. These clinics
provide instruction that our juniors can work on during all seasons. Sign up each week in the Golf
Shop. Clinics are subject to cancellation due to unforeseen weather situations.
Golf Shop Professionals:
Kris Cappuzzo, Jim Troutman,
Brian Talley, Justin Mathers,
and Brad Anderson
Every Tuesday &
Wednesday is
GUEST DAY!
Guest Fee: $22
for 18 holes + cart
Happy New Year! We hope you have enjoyed the holidays. Our leaf
removal program has been hectic with the windy days, most of leaves
have come down, and we are in the process of gathering and removing
them. Due to laws in Mecklenburg County, we are not allowed to burn
leaves, however we dispose of them by mulching with our deck mowers in
out of play areas. We know that frost delays can hinder your daily
schedule and we would like to inform you of the decision process of the starting times for the day.
During the cold mornings, there are several factors that play into the estimating the starting tee
times on frost delay days. First, sunlight is the quickest removal of frost on the greens. Second, how
quick the air temperature warms up also plays into the equation, and finally, soil temperature is an
issue as well. Judging a starting time is a balance of these uncontrollable factors. We contact the pro
shop regularly with updates and give them our best possible estimation of when it is safe to play.
Please understand that we are doing our best to limit the delay without compromise to the quality of
the golf courses.
All methods of electronic score posting (including online score posting) will be
unavailable beginning Saturday, December 1st, 2012 while we transition our
handicap service to GHIN. Members are requested to hold their scores until the
new GHIN system is active or record them on the score posting sheets in the Golf
Pro-Shop. Score posting resumes the week of January 7th, 2013. Please go to
carolinasgolf.org/ghin or talk to a Golf Professional 704-541-8880 if you have any
questions. Thank you for your patience and support.
For the 2013 year, Raintree will have a Buyer's Club available to all
Members. For a low annual fee of $100, you will be entitled to purchase
all Golf Shop merchandise at 10% over cost. The program will run from
January 1st through December 31, 2013 and includes all in stock
merchandise as well as special orders. Some examples of savings you will
realize... apparel ($15 - $50 off), Golf Clubs ($30 - $80 off), Iron Sets
($90 - $150 off). Call the Golf Shop to sign up or to receive additional information (704.541.8880)
Firewood For Sale
Average Sized Truck Bed: $50 un-stacked / $75 stacked
8 Foot Truck Bed: $75 un-stacked / $100 stacked
This amount can be billed to the Member's Account (a $25 delivery charge does apply)
Please contact Andrew Wheeler at 980.721.1448 to order

RAINTREE GOLF GROUPS Golf Pro-Shop: 704-541-8880
Raintree Men’s Golf Association
Raintree Women’s
Golf Association
Thursday
Dog-Fight
RSMGA
Raintree Senior Men’s Golf Association
The RMGA is open to all Raintree men 21 years of age and over with an
established handicap. The RMGA offers a variety of tournaments
beginning in March and ending in November, play day is Saturday
mornings. The RMGA welcome all Members interested in meeting other
Members.
The RWGA is open to all Raintree ladies with an established handicap.
The RWGA season begins in March and ends in November. Play day is
Thursday mornings and offers an array of inter and intra Club
tournaments. Play is not just on Thursday, the ladies form other groups
and play on many other mornings as well. If you want to meet other
Members please let us know.
DOGFIGHTS: The Thursday night Dogfight begins in March and ends in
November. This weekly event is open to all Raintree men with an
established handicap. This is a fun 9- hole event where competition is important
but fellowship is the goal. Call the Pro Shop for details.
The Ladies 9-holers begin their season in March and end it in November.
Their play day is Tuesday mornings. All Raintree ladies with an established
handicap are invited to join. They play a variety of inter and intra Club
tournaments and even offer an annual “Cookie Open” with the RSMGA.
The 9-Holers are a great way to get more involve in golf and get to know
some great people at the same time.
This group is open to all Raintree men 55 years and older. Play day is every
Wednesday morning from March through November. They also offer a
qualifying OMEGA inter-club team. Members of the RSMGA all have the
opportunity to qualify for this team. During the “off season” we still tee off
on Wednesdays. They are always looking for new Members so if you are
interested, please let the Pro shop know.
This Senior Ladies group tee off on Monday mornings during the summer
months. This group is limited to 8 women and open to all ladies 50 years
and older with an established handicap. So if you are an early bird and love
the game of golf they would love to meet you!
Couples Golf is played once a month on Sunday afternoon from April until
November. This group is open to all Raintree Members with an established
handicap. The monthly competition varies and is a great way to meet other
couples from our Membership.
Once a month from April through October on Friday night there is a fun
filled evening of 9 holes of golf and camaraderie and prizes at Raintree.
This great evening is open to all Raintree Members with an established
handicap. So, don’t miss out next year, be one of the first to sign up!

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 Weekly Card 2 Groups:
*Sunday *Lakeside
Brunch Tuesday Evening: Grille Men & Closed Ladies
10am-2pm
Tuesday Evening - Men’s Cards
Entry Fee $10
*Fitness Boot
Wednesday Afternoon - Ladies
Thursday Afternoon
Camp
- Men’s
with
Brian Cox 6am
6
*Sunday
Brunch
10am-2pm
13
*Sunday
Brunch
10am-2pm
7
*Fitness Boot
Camp with
Brian Cox 6am
14
*Fitness Boot
Camp with
Brian Cox 6am
1
New
Year’s
Day!
8
*Burger Night
in the Grille
*Yoga 6-7pm
15
*Burger Night
in the Grille
*Yoga 6-7pm
2
*Line Dancing
11:15am
*Fitness Boot
Camp with
Brian Cox 6am
9
*Line Dancing
11:15am
*Fitness Boot
Camp with
Brian Cox 6am
*Dinner Special
in the Grille
16
*Line Dancing
11:15am
*Fitness Boot
Camp with
Brian Cox 6am
3
Board of
Directors
Election
Opens
4
Bingo &
Dinner
6-9pm
*Dinner Special
in the Grille
10 11
*Dinner Special
in the Grille
*Couples
Bridge
5
*Junior Golf
Clinic
11am-12pm
*Fitness Boot
Camp with
Brian Cox 7am
12
*Junior Golf
Clinic
11am-12pm
*Fitness Boot
Camp with
Brian Cox 7am
17 18 19
*Junior Clinic
11am-12pm
Raintree Feast Week
In the Grille
*Fitness Boot
Camp with
Brian Cox 7am
20
*Sunday
Brunch
10am-2pm
27
*Sunday
Brunch
10am-2pm
21
*Fitness Boot
Camp with
Brian Cox 6am
28
*10am SG
Courses Close at 3
*Fitness Boot
Camp with
Brian Cox 6am
22
*Burger Night
in the Grille
*Yoga 6-7pm
Board of
Directors
Election
Ends 5pm
23
*Line Dancing
11:15am
*Fitness Boot
Camp with
Brian Cox 6am
29 30
*Line Dancing
11:15am
30
31
*Sunday *Fitness Boot
Main Clubhouse:
Brunch Camp
9:00am
with
- 5:00pm
Grille Bar and
10am-2pm Brian 37 Hole: Cox 6am 11:30am - 4:00pm
Cocktails served in the 37th Hole until 5:00pm
Fitness Center: 5:30am - 5:00pm
Accounting: CLOSED
HOLIDAY HOURS: New Year’s Day
*Fitness Boot
Camp with
Brian Cox 6am
24 25
*Dinner Special
in the Grille
STATEMENTS DUE
26
*Junior Golf
Clinic
11am-12pm
*Fitness Boot
Camp with
Brian Cox 7am
31 28
29
*Dinner Golf Special Guest *Junior Fees Golf
in the Grille (includes cart Clinic fees)
$40 on Tues 11am-12pm & Wed
Clubhouse Lounge
Friday evenings 6pm—10pm
Complimentary
hors d oeuvres till 8pm
Lakeside Grille CLOSED
on Mondays
All events, specials are
subject to change/cancellation

Club Telephone Numbers:
Clubhouse...............................704-542-8150
Pool.......................................704-542-9040
Lakeside Grille..........................704-542-7239
Golf Pro Shop...........................704-541-8880
Golf Maintenance.......................704-543-9467
Tennis Shop.............................704-542-8095
Fax Number.............................704-542-4756
Club Staff Members:
General Mgr./Dir. of Golf…….…Jim Troutman
Membership Dir……….....Phyllis Hollingsworth
Controller.............................Melissa Rodgers
Food &Beverage Mgr………....Michael Martinez
Catering Director......................Tracy Nazaruk
Banquet Manager………….………...Nick Link
Executive Chef..........................David Wilson
Head Golf Professional……........Brad Anderson
Course Superintendent…..............Brad Fellrath
Director of Athletics.....................Marc Kantor
Facilities Manager......................Tom Kennedy
Fitness Center Hours:
Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - Saturday: 5:30am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 5:30am - 5:00pm
Golf Shop Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Driving Range:
Closes everyday 30 minutes before sunset
Tuesday: Closed 12:00pm - 3:00pm
for Maintenance
Hours of Operation are posted in advance
and are subject to change due do weather or
some other unforeseen reason/circumstance.
All changes in hours will be posted at the Club
and on Raintree’s Website.
8600 Raintree Lane
Charlotte, NC 28277
Lakeside Grille Hours:
MONDAY:
Entire Grill Closed
TUESDAY — FRIDAY:
Grille Dining Room Lunch.…..…11:30am - 2:00pm
Grille Dining Room Dinner…......5:30 pm - 9:00pm
Grille Bar & 37th Hole.……..….11:30am –9:00pm
Grille Bar and 37th Hole.…..…..11:30am - 9:00pm
Dinner Menu available after 5:30pm
Cocktails Served in the 37th Hole until 10:00pm
(11:00pm on Fridays)
SATURDAY:
Breakfast in Grille…………...….8:00am –11:30am
Grille Dining Room Lunch..…......11:30am-2:00pm
Grille Dining Room Dinner……....5:30pm-9:00pm
Grille Bar and 37 Hole………….11:30am - 9:00pm
Dinner Menu available after 5:30pm
Cocktails served in the 37th Hole until 10:00pm
SUNDAY:
Grille Dining Room……………....8:00am-2:00pm
Breakfast………………………...8:00am-11:30am
Brunch………………………….10:00am-2:00pm
Lunch……………………...……11:30am-2:00pm
Grille Bar……………………….11:30am-5:00pm
37th Hole………………………....Noon - 6:00pm
Cocktails Served in the 37th Hole until 6:00pm
(Dinner Menu not available on Sundays)
Card Group’s Contacts:
Men’s & Ladies Tuesday Evening Bridge:
Rod Wood (704-814-9794)
Ladies Wednesday Afternoon Bridge:
Jeannie Larson (704-847-6548)
Men’s Thursday Afternoon Bridge:
Frank Gardner (704-575-5153)
Couples Dinner & Bridge:
Second Friday of each Month
Bob Warren (704-553-7569)
Men’s Tuesday Evening Card Group
Phil Timmerman (704-619-0173)
Staff Member’s Emails:
Jim Troutman, General Manager/Dir. of Golf
jim.troutman@raintreecountryclub.org
Phyllis Hollingsworth, Membership Director
membership@raintreecountryclub.org
Tracy Nazaruk, Catering Director
catering@raintreecountryclub.org
Michael Martinez, Food & Beverage Mgr.
michael.martinez@raintreecountryclub.org
Contacts for Club
Associations:
RMGA - Peter Fowler..........704-516-0495
RWGA - Dale Yaged……....704-542-3908
RTA - Sandy Koury.............704-541-0592
RSMGA - Mike Smith.........704-905-3259
9 Holers - Anne Traxler.......704-541-1384
Raintree Country
Board of Directors:
Larry Whitmore: President
William Larson: Vice President
Kevin Beste: Treasurer
Sandy Koury: Secretary
Gary Ahlstrom
Mike Fresina
Bob Fritsch, Jr.
Greg Garlick
Si Iyoob
Mary Ann McGill
Sylvester McGinn
Don South
Jim Van Winkle
Charles Weatherholt
Larry Witham
Monthly Board Meeting Minutes are on Raintree’s
Website under the “Club Information” link.
Tennis Shop Hours:
Call for inclement weather info:
704.542.8095
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Sunday: 12:00am - 4:00pm
Halfway House Hours:
Open Daily: 9:00am - 4:00pm