Carmel Country Club

Carmeline 

Carmel Country Club 

January/February 2012

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From 


the President 

Jack Morgan 

President 

Pardon the cliché, but . . . “Time flies 

when you’re having a good time.” 

Well, it’s already time for me to 

move on and yes I have had a great time. 

As I look back, there is much to be proud 

of and thankful for. Accolades abound 

-- to past leadership, your 2011 Board of 

Directors, committees, Carmel staff and 

employees, and to you the membership, for 

your widespread support of Carmel. It has 

truly been an honor to be your president. 

Before going further, there are several 

people I want to recognize and thank. 

First, of course, is my wife Judy for her enduring 

support over the past 5 years. She 

has been a real trooper, particularly during 

this final year. Thanks also to the Board 

of Directors, especially Ed Hastings and 

Mark McEwen for their 4 years of dedicated 

service. And none-the-least, sincere 

gratitude to my fellow Carmel members 

for your encouragement over the past 12 

months, particularly those that attended 

the 1st Wednesday of each month. 

Finally, 2011’s exceptionally high marks 

would not have occurred without the 

unwavering commitment of staff and 

employees, whether behind-the-scenes or 

front-and-center. I had the opportunity to 

attend the Employee Recognition Party at 

Carmel on November 28th. The enthusiasm 

runneth over. Carmel employees 

thoroughly enjoy camaraderie with both 

colleagues and members. Believe me, high 

employee morale is synonymous with exceptional 

membership satisfaction. Thanks 

to General Manager John Schultz and his 

entire team. 

Forgive me for reminiscing a moment, but 

in 2011, the opening of the South Course 

(spearheaded by Ted Barnes), the planning 

and implementation of the new Tennis 

Complex (Rick Menze-- torch-bearer), 

our impressive financial strength (Finance 

Committee headed by Ed Hastings) and 

89 new members are all cause to celebrate. 

And for me, the Fireside Chats were a 

hoot. I will always enjoy these memories. 

Yet those events are now history and so we 

look forward to the opportunities and challenges 

ahead. 

Congratulations to Mark Anderson, your 

2012 president. Having worked with Mark 

for 4 years, I know he holds the entire 

membership’s best interest at the highest 

level and will seek to continue the positive 

trend of member satisfaction. I would 

encourage your participation in committees 

to assist Mark and Carmel’s continued 

positive progression. 

As for a little unfinished business, you may 

recall that several of my previous Carmeline 

letters addressed “Courtesies & Tradition,” 

“Membership Respect” and a host of 

other terms of goodwill. Those topics were 

driven, in my opinion, by the absence of a 

fraternal atmosphere. (Please know that 

I use the terms member(s) and fraternity 

as all-encompassing.) Yes, we have terrific 

facilities. Yes, we have devoted staff and 

employees. And yes, we have a membership 

that is the envy of a thousand other 

clubs. But somewhere along the line, we, as 

a community of members, tend to lose our 

sense of ownership in Carmel’s fortune. 

Everything that goes on at Carmel, and 

I mean everything, affects us all. We are 

in this together and, from inside the gate, 

it is not about “us versus them.” Carmel’s 

pervasive culture often appears to focus on 

the preverbal “me.” I believe that to instead 

pursue a culture of “us” will strengthen 

Carmel as a club, and relieve much of the 

tension and frustration that surfaces from 

time to time, tension that we actually come 

to Carmel hoping to escape. 

Moving toward a culture of “us” here at 

Carmel requires trust. To gain the trust 

of all may be insurmountable, but there is 

nothing wrong with having positive goals. 

My Fireside Chats were directed at gaining 

the trust of anyone wishing to participate.

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There are other methods available, and we must be open to them and accept that positive change takes time to achieve. “Stirring 

the pot” over selective issues outside Carmel’s normal communication circle is not a recipe for trust. I urge us to all take a 

deep breath, be thankful for what we have in this world and commit to the Carmel fraternity whose mission is devoted to its 

members’ fellowship. 

Now that is off my chest. I will again thank you for the honor of being president in 2011. I have met many new friends and 

had lots of enjoyable conversations. Thank you for sharing this exceptional year with me. With it all said and done, did I 

enjoy it? Absolutely! 

Happy and Prosperous New Year to All! 

Jack Morgan 

Annual Meeting Announcment - Monday, January 30 at 7pm in the Ballroom 

Per the Redbook: 4.11 NOTICE. A notice of each Annual Meeting shall be mailed in the name of the Secretary to 

all Members at least FIFTEEN (15) days before the meeting. Notice shall be effective upon depositing same in an 

official depository of the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed to the member. 

~ Jeremy Godwin, Club Secretary 

This Carmel Annual Celebration is open to all members. Please submit questions you would like addressed by 

logging onto the Carmel website and going to "Comment Card" located under "Club". Fill out the comment card 

with your question and we will address your question/concern at the Annual Celebration. 

Dear Members: 

I’m honored to serve as your Club President in 2012. Paula and I, along with our son and 

daughter, have enjoyed the Club and its membership for the past fourteen years and look 

forward to the future with great anticipation. While we have always enjoyed its first class 

facilities, we feel that the Club’s greatest asset is its diverse and friendly membership. 

Many thanks to Jack Morgan and the board members who preceded him in guiding Carmel 

down a pathway that has created the preeminent family country club in the South. As 

a Board, we will continue to focus on ensuring that Carmel provides the best experience for 

all its members. 

2011 was an exciting time at Carmel. We saw the completion and opening of the new 

South Course, the opening of the new Honors Terrace and the commencement of the 

new tennis facility. We expect to open the new tennis facility in March 2012. These new 

improvements are elements that make up part of the existing strategic plan. As part of our 

ongoing strategic planning initiative, in 2011 the Board directed the Long Range Planning 

Committee to review and revise the existing strategic plan to take into account past capital 

Mark Anderson 

projects, existing membership enrollment, future membership assumptions and future capital Incoming President 

projects. This review is ongoing with plans 

Incoming President 

to submit an initial report to the Board by 

the end of first quarter 2012. We anticipate 

that the report will provide, among other 

things, guidance on future capital expenditures. 

Stay tuned. 

In 2012, we plan to reinstitute the Services and Efficiency Committee to look into our current Clubhouse operations. With 

input from management and membership, our plan is to review our existing offerings and determine any changes that may be 

warranted. The goal will be to increase our level of service to the members while maintaining the value of our current menu and 

other service offerings. 

I look forward to seeing you at the Club. 

Mark Anderson

Good Fortune & Great Food! 

Friday, January 6 

5:30-9pm, Grill 

The Clubhouse is closed on January 1 so we’ve decided to 

ring in Carmel’s New Year on January 6 with a New Year’s 

Day Buffet in the The Grill. Chef Vergili will prepare 

a delicious spread of your traditional New Year’s foods 

which will bring you luck and good fortune throughout 

2012! The Buffet will feature traditional favorites such 

as honey-glazed ham, collard greens, black-eyed peas and 

cornbread! Join us for this great way to kick off the new 

year! 

Italian Wine Dinner with Lukas Livas 


6:45 pm Reception 

7:30 pm Dinner 

$85 per person 

Country Club Casual 

Join us for an evening of Italian wine matched with the 

Mediterranean-influenced cuisine of Chef Michael Vergili. 

Lukas Livas, owner of CHL International Trading, 

an importer and distributor of fine Italian wines, will host 

this evening and share his thoughts and expertise on the 

featured wines and exquisite juice from San Felice. Most 

of their vineyards are located in the Toscano D.O.C.G. and 

the remainder are located on the estate of Campogiovanni 

in the area of Brunello di Montalcino. Some of the featured 

wines for the evening are, Chianti Classico Riserva, 

“Poggio Rosso” 2005, Campogiovanni “Rosso di Montalcino 

2008 and Campogiavanni “Brunello di Montalcino 

2005. Reservations are required for this event. 

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Saturday Night Couple’s Bridge 

Saturday, January 14 

Clubhouse 

6pm-Cocktails in the Couple’s Lounge 

6:45pm-Dinner in The Grill 

8pm-Bridge 

Please make reservations by calling the club 

at 704-945-9630. 

Open That Bottle Night in the Grill 


5:30-9pm 

Back by popular demand! Everybody loves Open That 

Bottle Night: it was started by Dorothy Gaiter and John 

Brecher years ago and the practice has continued since! So 

dust off that special bottle and head over to the Carmel 

Grill where great food and fantastic wine will meet! Dinner 

reservations are encouraged. 

Reservation Policy 

Reservations are required for all club events. Dining reservations 

are always encouraged to ensure requested seating location and 

time. Those without reservations will be seated upon availability. 

To make reservations go to www.carmelcountryclub.org and make 

reservations on the website! 

Cancellation Policy 

Reservations not cancelled 72 hours prior to the event will be 

charged unless otherwise noted. 

Events

Carmel’s “Underground Steakhouse” 

Couple’s Night in the Men’s Grill 


6-9pm; A la carte 

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Ladies, here’s your chance to see what all the fuss is about! 

The Men’s Grill and Byrd’s Bar is once again opening its 

doors to you! All of your à la carte Steakhouse favorites will 

be available, in addition to other chicken and fish delights! 

Join us for a divine dinner served in the elusive spot men 

have kept to themselves for so long! Reservations are easy to 

make online! 

Mother/Daughter Tea 

Sunday, January 22 

2-4pm, Clubhouse 

$32 Moms, $16 Daughters (5-11), 4 & under our guest 

You are cordially invited to an afternoon of tea and socializing 

in the refined atmosphere of our beautiful President’s 

Room. This is a wonderful event to share with your daughter. 

Nibble on delicious tea sandwiches and fine pastries 

prepared by Pastry Chef Elizabeth Harrison while you sip 

your cup of Jasmine or Earl Grey tea. Rebecca Stroup Pitts, 

certified by the Protocol School of Washington, D.C. will be 

on hand to discuss etiquette and manners.Reservations are 

limited and easy to make online…we hope you will join us 

for this lovely afternoon. 

Grill and Clubhouse Holiday Hours 

The Grill and Clubhouse will be closed on New Year’s 

Day and Monday, January 2. Carmel will reopen on 

Tuesday, January 3. 

Paint & Sip 

Thursday, January 26 

6:30-9:30pm 

$35/person; Member Signature bar 

The Wine Palette is dedicated to teaching you “to paint your 

own masterpiece”! Haven’t picked up a brush in years? Or 

maybe longing to be an artist, but never had the chance? Or 

are you a talented artist that wants to showcase your skills? 

This evening is for you! Come to Carmel for an evening of 

painting instruction and sipping of fine wine. You will receive 

hands–on painting lessons from a local artist. You bring the 

creativity and your instructor will provide a step-by-step easy 

way to learn the craft. Make it a fun night…come with your 

friends and make it a girl’s night out! It will be a guaranteed, 

stress-free good time, so make your reservation online now! 

The Charlotte Symphony at Carmel 


6:30pm Cocktail Reception; 7:30pm Concert Begins! 

$85 per person, includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres 

Jackets Required 

Join us for an evening of breathtaking music, fabulous food and great friends! 

Carmel is proud to announce our 35th year hosting the Charlotte Symphony. 

The program will feature works by the great masters like Mozart and Brahms, 

extending to the colorful music by Chabrier and Ravel, to the film score classics 

of today. After the concert, a lavish array of hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be 

served. Seating is limited, so please make your reservations early!

Rat Pack Night 

Friday, February 3 

6:30pm, Clubhouse 

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Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr.—classic! 

Carmel will transport you back in time to the days of the Rat 

Pack! Join us for a relaxed evening of good food, great friends 

and fantastic entertainment. Carmel’s fantastic Chef Vergili and 

staff will prepare a delicious buffet to tempt your palate while 

you listen to the sounds of Frank and friends! Reservations can 

be made online or by calling Carmel’s main office! 

70’s Disco Daze 

Saturday, February 4 

7:30-11pm, Clubhouse 

Can you dig it? Please join us for 

a groovy time as we boogie the 

night away and get down at Carmel! 

The 70s will be alive and well 

for an adult-only evening of dancing 

and shakin’ it to the max! Grab 

your friends, dress as though you are 

living in 1975 and make your reservation 

now for this fantastic evening…reservations can 

be made online. Catch you on the flip side—at Carmel! 

Superbowl Brunch 

Sunday, February 5 

11am-2pm 

Are you ready for some football? Join us for a 

pregame tailgate style brunch at the club. No 

matter who makes it to the big game we will be 

celebrating with a feast of champions! 

Reminder, The Grill will close after Brunch on 

Superbowl Sunday, February 5 

2012 Sweetheart Dinner 


6pm Cocktail Reception; 7:15pm Dinner 

$90/person, includes dinner and wine pairings 

Celebrate Valentine’s a few days early, in a very special 

way… Chef Michael Vergili will prepare a lavish 

five-course dinner to get you and your sweetheart in the 

mood for romance, while Clubhouse manager Keith Van 

Yahre, chooses just the right wines to complement each 

course. Fall in love with our perfect pairing of food and 

wine! Seating is limited so please make reservations 

early…they are easy to make online! 

Mardi Gras, Carmel Family-style! 

Friday, February 17 

5:30-9pm in The Grill 

This is Frantic Friday with a New Orleans twist…Enjoy 

traditional “Big Easy” favorites with your Carmel friends 

and family! Fill your senses with the delicious tastes of 

Red Beans and Rice, Jambalaya, Chicken & Sausage 

Gumbo and much more. Frantic Fridays are busy, so 

make your reservations early! We hope you join us for 

this trip to the Bayou! 

2012 British Pub Night 


7pm in the Grill 

Lagers & Ales, Bangers & Mash, Fish 

& Chips…join us for a festive evening 

of watching soccer, rugby or even ACC 

basketball! The Club Lounge 

will turn into a British Pub 

for the evening! Please 

join us as we “travel across 

the pond”—Reservations 

are easy to make online. 

Saturday Night Couple’s Bridge 


Clubhouse 

6pm-Cocktails in the Couple’s Lounge 

6:45pm-Dinner in The Grill 

8pm-Bridge 

Please make reservations by calling the club 

at 704-945-9630. 

Events

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Building an Expert Short Game 

With winter golf approaching and the lies around the green getting 

tight, a solid wedge game is paramount. The average golfer 

tends to struggle to pitch and chip when the fairways are tight 

or the ground is hard. If you tend to blade, scull or hit your short 

game shots fat, this is for you. Let’s look at some possible causes 

of poor shots around the green and then how we get you back 

on track. If you follow these guidelines you will be able to get 

the ball up and down from anywhere around the green. 

Possible Roadblocks 

1) The Wrong Philosophy - The number one error that 

golfers make is allowing the lead wrist to break down through 

impact. This typically starts with a flawed philosophy of how the 

ball gets into the air. If you allow the club head to out race the 

handle, you will catch the ball on the upswing and blade it or 

hit behind it. Stop trying to help the ball into the air and let the 

club work the way it’s built. 

2) Another misconception is that your body shouldn’t move 

during pitching swings. If the body doesn’t rotate, the club 

will out race the rotation of the body and will arrive at impact 

improperly. 

Keys to a Sound Short Game 

1) The RIGHT PHILOSOPHY – In order to hit solid 

short game shots, the club shaft must lean towards the target at 

impact. This is how the club is built. The lead wrist should be 

flat and the club head will be moving downward into the ball. 

This is how you put backspin on the ball which is a question 

that I am frequently asked. 

2) Rotation of The Body Is Crucial – On the forward swing, 

the left hip, shoulders and chest must continue to rotate toward 

the target. This will allow you to maintain a flat lead wrist 

throughout as we discussed earlier. 

Symmetry is the Key to Distance Control 

Short game shots are nothing more than smaller versions of 

your full swing. Once you are able to hit your wedges more solid, 

now its time for distance control. Controlling distance is simply 

creating the proper length swing that matches the yardage that 

you want to carry. The backswing length and the forward swing 

follow through should match. For example: If your lead arm 

swings parallel to the ground in the backswing, your trail arm 

should finish parallel to the ground in the follow through. 

Strategy 

Sometimes the hardest part about the short game is making the 

correct decision on what type of shot to play. My philosophy is 

to play the lowest shot allowable for the shot at hand. There are 

three types of shots (high, medium and low). The amount of 

green that you have to work with determines the height of the 

shot you will play. The more green, the lower the shot. The less 

green available, the higher the shot. 

The 2 Variables 

Once you have your shot planned, match your set-up to the 

picture that you have in your minds eye. The two variables 

that make up the set-up are 1) club selection and 2) ball 

placement. You can pitch with anything from a pitching 

wedge to a high lofted sand wedge. The ball position is critical 

to controlling the trajectory and roll of your shots. The 

closer to your rear foot that you place the ball (Subtracting 

Loft), the lower the shot will fly. The closer that you place 

the ball towards your front foot (Adding Loft), the higher 

your shots will fly. 

Short Game Practice 

1) Mechanical Practice – Working on your mechanics to 

improve your consistency of contact is the first goal. If you 

can’t create a solid strike then you can’t effectively work on 

distance control. When working on mechanics I suggest 

you set up a station which includes: sticks on the ground for 

alignment and a stick in the ground behind you for plane 

work. 

2) The Median Drill For Measurement – Once your technique 

improves, this is how you can monitor your progress. 

Hit eleven shots to a flag. Remove the closest five balls. The 

“sixth” closest ball is your median or average distance to the 

flag. You can use this for any short game shot to measure 

your progress. 

3) Practice for Play – Simulate the pressure that you encounter 

as you play on the course. Take 5 balls and hit your 

shots to the flag. Putt them in to see how many you can get 

“up and down”. 

64% of all of your shots that you play during a round of golf 

are within 100 yards. Prioritize your practice accordingly. 

Improve you mechanics. Create consistent contact. Measure 

your progress. Follow this blueprint and you too can have a 

world class short game. 

See you on the lesson tee or better yet, the 37th hole or putting 

green. 

Be sure to subscribe to my golf blog for more free tips and 

information at www.golfgurutv.com 

~ Jason Sutton, Director of Instruction 

Golf Tip

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After a historic year at Carmel Country Club, the Golf Staff can’t wait to get the 

2012 golf season underway. Jason and the Professional Instruction Staff have put 

together a fantastic season of activities and clinics which will cater to all ages and 

skill levels. The tournament schedule this year is full of opportunities to compete and socialize 

throughout the year. We are also very excited about hosting the 2012 North Carolina 

Junior Championship this June. I truly believe that we have the best junior program 

in the Carolinas, and I expect many of our juniors to participate in this event, and have an 

exceptional year. We will also continue to work each and every day to improve our service 

and make the members of Carmel proud of their golf operation and facility. 

Congratulations to William Rainey who was named to the CGA North Carolina First 

Team All State golf team and Davis Bateman and Andy Simmons who were named to the 

Second team. 

See you on the course! 

Jeff Nichols 

2012 Major Tournament Schedule 

Spring Member Member- April 14th and 15th 

Carmel Pro Am- April 25th and 26th 

Junior Club Championship- June 12th and 13th (Tentative) 

Four Ball Championship- June 23rd and 24th 

One Day Member Guest (South Course)- June 28th 

Carmel Invitational (Summer Member Guest)- July 20th- 22nd 

Parent Child Championship- August 5th 

One Day Member Guest (North Course) - August 9th 

Couples Club Championship- August 12th 

Men’s Club Championship- August 24th- 26th 

Women’s Club Championship- August 25th- 26th 

President’s Cup- August 25th- 26th 

Couples Member Guest- September 30th 

Senior Club Championship- October 13th and 14th 

Fall Classic Member Guest- October 18th-20th 

Men’s Interclub Championships- October 26th- 28th 

One Day Member Guest (South Course)- November 2nd 

Member Tough Day (South Course) - November 3rd 

Fall Member Member- November 10th and 11th 

2012 Aerification Dates 

May 8th- 11th- North Course Greens 

May 29th- June 1st- South Course Greens 

June 4th- June 7th- South Course Fairways 

July 9th- 12th- North Course Fairways 

September 4th- 7th- South Course Greens 

September 10th- 13th- North Course Greens 

2012 Couples Twilight 

April 27th 

May 18th 

June 15th 

July 27th 

(All events are 5:30 Shotguns) 

North Carolina Junior Championship 

Carmel Country Club will host the 45th Annual 

North Carolina Junior Championship. This event, 

which is conducted by the Carolinas Golf Association, 

showcases the finest boy and girl junior players in 

North Carolina. The format will be stroke play qualifying 

and then match play to determine the Champion 

of this annual event. The event will be played on the 

North Course June 18th- 22nd.

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Carmel Senior Golf Association (CSGA) - OMEGA 

CSGA is a group of seniors 55 and older who like to compete in match play events. 

Carmel completed the 2011 season with 8 wins and 2 losses, qualifying as one of the 

four teams in divisional playoffs. Carmel won matches against Cedarwood and 

Cowans Ford to be crowned Omega champions. This year Omega will have 16 teams 

adding Cabarrus CC to make up four divisions. The season starts in April with 

10 matches (5 home and 5 away) ends in September with playoffs in October. 

All home matches are on Thursday with away matches on Wednesday and Thursday. 

As in previous years there will be qualifying dogfights with both team and individual 

formats. An Omega "trial" change for this coming year will be two man match play vs 

the traditional one man match play that currently exsists under Omega by-laws. The 

Omega Council believes this will be more enjoyable, less stressful, and potentially 

reduce time required to play a roud of golf. 

Annual dues are $75 (no change) covering prepaid lunches for Carmel members and 

their guests on the day of competition. Away matches the host club will pay for lunch 

and you pay cart fee only - no greens fee. There is an All Club Tournament for those 

that qualify at the end of the year with lunch and prizes. Carmel also has an end of the 

year dogfight final "play with the pro" with lunch and prizes. 

Sign up in the men's locker room at the CSGA information station. 

If you want additional information contact Dan Isaacs in the golf shop or 

Rich Carbonara at e-mail 

carbonarar@bellsouth.net or Bud Pinger email budpinger@aol.com. 

Carmel Golf

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 

FITNESS FOR SATURDAYS 

CYCLE - 8:30AM 

pure strength - 9:30AM 

YOGA - 10:30AM 

KIDS CORE - 11:30AM 

FITNESS FOR FRIDAYS 


YOGA - 8:25AM 

CYCLE/SCULPT - 9:30AM 

FITNESS FOR THURSDAYS 

Cardip sculpt - 5:30AM 

cycle & core - 9:30AM 

Pure strength - 9:30AM 

zumba - 10:30am 

kids core - 4:30pM 

pilates - 5:30pm 

power 1 yoga - 6:30pm 

FITNESS FOR WEDNESDAYS 


YOGA - 8:25AM 

Cardio/Sculpt - 9:30AM 

Cycle - 10:30AM 

kids conditioning - 4:30pm 

cycle intervals. - 5:30pm 

FITNESS FOR TUESDAYS 

cardio sculpt - 8:30 AM 


cycle & sculpt - 

9:30 -10:45AM 

zumbatomoic (kids) 

- 4:30PM 

Yoga flow- 6:00 pm 

FITNESS FOR MONDAYS 


YOGA - 8:25AM 

cardio Sculpt - 9:30 AM 


PURE STRENGTH - 6pm 

FITNESS FOR SUNDAYS 


YOGA - 3pm 

Kids conditioning - 4:30pm 

SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 

Good fortune and 

great food! 

LADIES BRIDGE STARTS AT 

10:30AM Frantic fridays every 

friday evening in the 

grill! 

SOUTH COURSE CLOSED 

January 

ONE COURSE CLOSED-TBD 

04 

06 07 

05 

01 02 03 


10:30AM 

Saturday night bridge 

Frantic fridays every 


grill! 

OPEN THAT BOTTLE NIGHT 

IN THE GRILL 

Saturday Night Bridge 

Saturday, April 10 

6:00pm Cocktails / 6:45pm Dinner / 8:00pm Bridge 

Jackets are required, Reservations are required 

Call the front office to make your dinner reservations 

ITALIAN WINE DINNER 

NORTH COURSE CLOSED 

BOTH COURSES CLOSED 

08 09 10 11 12 

Administrative Assistant’s Week 

Tuesday, April 20 

11:30-2:00, Informal Grill 

What better way to tell your assistants Thank You than with a delicious lunch at Carmel! 

Administrative Assistant’s Day is on Wednesday but Chef Vergili wants to help you thank 

your assistants all week long! The week of April 20th Chef Vergili will feature a different lunch 

buffet. Make it a special week and treat your favorite assistant to lunch in the Grill. 

Tuesday: Asian Cuisine & Assorted Sushi Station 

Wednesday: Italian Pasta Bar 

Thursday: Large Soup & Salad Buffet 

Friday: ‘Fresh Catch’ Seafood Buffet 

Bon Jovi Concert 

Thursday, April 22 


6:00pm-Shuttle Leaves Carmel Country Club, 7:00pm-Showtime 

**Price to include ticket, transportation to and from the arena and complementary cocktail 

prior to leaving Carmel Country Club 

Let’s load up and travel to the Time Warner Cable Arena for a night of classic rock and new 

hits. Carmel has secured fabulous seats to the Bon Jovi concert! With more than 34 million 

fans, Bon Jovi is at their best when they’re on the move, and that’s truer now than ever 

before. Before the rock legends take the stage Dashboard Confessional will rock the house! 

Seating is limited so reserve your ticket today. Reservations are Required. Tickets are nonrefundable 

upon reservation 

Family Bingo 

Friday, April 23 

6:00-Dinner Buffet available, 6:45pm-8:00pm-Bingo 

$16 Adults, $10 Children (5-11), 4 & under are free 

$1 additional Bingo cards, Price includes dinner and 1bingo card, Drinks by signature 

Join us for a night of family fun! What better way to spend your Friday night than with your 

family and a great game of bingo! We have some great prizes to give away to the lucky winners. 

Chef Vergili will prepare a delicious spaghetti feast for dinner featuring; garlic bread, 

Caesar salad, and more! Don’t forget to fill your plate before the games begin. Reservations 

are encouraged. 

SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 AM 

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CARMEL'S UNDERGROUND 

STEAKHOUSE IN THE MEN'S 

GRILL 



grill! 

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 


10:30AM 

SIP AND PAINT 


ONE COURSE CLOSED 


20 21 

18 19 

16 17 

15 



grill! 




PAINT & SIP 

MOTHER DAUGHTER TEA 

THE CHARLOTTE 

SYMPHONY 

LADIES BRIDGE STARTS 

10:30AM 

08 28 

25 BOTH COURSES CLOSED 



ANNUAL Carmel 

Celebration at 7PM in 

the Ballroom 

09 13 24 

31 

29 30 

CLUBHOUSE CLOSED EVERY 

MONDAY

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 

FITNESS FOR SATURDAYS 



YOGA - 10:30AM 

KIDS CORE - 11:30AM 

FITNESS FOR FRIDAYS 


YOGA - 8:25AM 

CYCLE/SCULPT - 9:30AM 

FITNESS FOR THURSDAYS 

Cardip sculpt - 5:30AM 

cycle & core - 9:30AM 

Pure strength - 9:30AM 

zumba - 10:30am 

kids core - 4:30pM 

pilates - 5:30pm 

power 1 yoga - 6:30pm 

FITNESS FOR WEDNESDAYS 


YOGA - 8:25AM 

Cardio/Sculpt - 9:30AM 

Cycle - 10:30AM 

kids conditioning - 4:30pm 

cycle intervals. - 5:30pm 

FITNESS FOR TUESDAYS 

cardio sculpt - 8:30 AM 


cycle & sculpt - 

9:30 -10:45AM 

zumbatomoic (kids) 

- 4:30PM 

Yoga flow- 6:00 pm 

FITNESS FOR MONDAYS 


YOGA - 8:25AM 

cardio Sculpt - 9:30 AM 


PURE STRENGTH - 6pm 

FITNESS FOR SUNDAYS 


YOGA - 3pm 

Kids conditioning - 4:30pm 

SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 

70's disco dance 

RAT PACK NIGHT 

HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR 



grill! 

LADIES BRIDGE AT 10:30AM 

02 03 04 

February 

01 

Saturday night couples 

bridge 

Superbowl brunch 

SWEETHEART DINNER 



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Saturday Night Bridge 

Saturday, April 10 

6:00pm Cocktails / 6:45pm Dinner / 8:00pm Bridge 

Jackets are required, Reservations are required 


Call the front office to make your dinner reservations 

Administrative Assistant’s Week 

Tuesday, April 20 

11:30-2:00, Informal Grill 

What better way to tell your assistants Thank You than with a delicious lunch at Carmel! 

Administrative Assistant’s Day is on Wednesday but Chef Vergili wants to help you thank 

your assistants all week long! The week of April 20th Chef Vergili will feature a different lunch 

buffet. Make it a special week and treat your favorite assistant to lunch in the Grill. 

Tuesday: Asian Cuisine & Assorted Sushi Station 

Wednesday: Italian Pasta Bar 

Thursday: Large Soup & Salad Buffet 

Friday: ‘Fresh Catch’ Seafood Buffet 

Bon Jovi Concert 

Thursday, April 22 


6:00pm-Shuttle Leaves Carmel Country Club, 7:00pm-Showtime 

**Price to include ticket, transportation to and from the arena and complementary cocktail 

prior to leaving Carmel Country Club 

Let’s load up and travel to the Time Warner Cable Arena for a night of classic rock and new 

hits. Carmel has secured fabulous seats to the Bon Jovi concert! With more than 34 million 

fans, Bon Jovi is at their best when they’re on the move, and that’s truer now than ever 

before. Before the rock legends take the stage Dashboard Confessional will rock the house! 

Seating is limited so reserve your ticket today. Reservations are Required. Tickets are nonrefundable 

upon reservation 


MARDI GRAS CARMEL 

FAMILY STYLE! 

Family Bingo 

Friday, April 23 

6:00-Dinner Buffet available, 6:45pm-8:00pm-Bingo 

$16 Adults, $10 Children (5-11), 4 & under are free 

$1 additional Bingo cards, Price includes dinner and 1bingo card, Drinks by signature 

Join us for a night of family fun! What better way to spend your Friday night than with your 

family and a great game of bingo! We have some great prizes to give away to the lucky winners. 

Chef Vergili will prepare a delicious spaghetti feast for dinner featuring; garlic bread, 

Caesar salad, and more! Don’t forget to fill your plate before the games begin. Reservations 

are encouraged. 

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 





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BRITISH PUB NIGHT 



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NORTH COURSE CLOSED 

ONE COURSE CLOSED 

19 20 21 22 06 23 04 24 05 25 

BOTH COURSES CLOSED SOUTH COURSE CLOSED 

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CLUBHOUSE CLOSED EVERY 

MONDAY 

SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 AM

John M. Schultz, CCM 

General Manager 

Dear Members: 

Ladies and Gentlemen, 

it’s almost time for you to 

hit the courts – renovation 

of the Tennis Center 

is very close to being 

complete. Construction 

has gone better than 

expected, and we’re about 

to enter an exciting new 

era in Carmel Tennis. 

First I’d like to welcome 

our new Tennis Director, 

Katie Carpenter, who is 

joining us on January 

9. In preparation for her start, Katie has been involved at 

Carmel the past few months becoming familiar with facilities, 

staff, committee members and many members. One of Katie’s 

first responsibilities will be to recruit for two other tennis positions 

– Head Pro and Assistant Pro. They will support Katie 

in leading our teaching programs, juniors programs, clinics 

and all activities. We will continue to keep you apprised of 

our efforts on this front. 

In other exciting news - construction of the new Tennis Center 

is scheduled to be substantially completed by the end of 

February. Further, we’re incredibly pleased to report that the 

project is currently below budget. One note on the completion 

date – depending on weather conditions in February, the 

top coating and color on the hard courts may require to be 

fully completed in March or April, as applying these finishing 

layers requires temperatures above certain daily averages. We 

will update you on our progress. 

Regarding the design of the new facility, an important component 

the Tennis Center designer focused on was taking 

advantage of our previously under-utilized lower level, building 

an integrated tennis complex that is as comprehensive 

and service-friendly as the one recently created for golf. The 

lower level court access takes advantage of the proximity to 

locker rooms, shaded areas and fans, and offers an excellent 

view of the courts. It is a wonderful extension of the new 

courts and courtside amenities, and will provide excellent access 

to the playing area. With this new addition, we want to 

encourage all members and guests to arrive for play by entering 

through the Tennis Pro Shop. This will allow our tennis 

staff to greet and sign you in, share tennis-related news and 

- in general - provide the concierge-type service similar to 

that which is currently in place for golf. As we take Carmel’s 

Tennis Program to the next level, we want to ensure that the 

experiences of you and your guests are first-rate and we feel 

this new integrated approach will facilitate doing just that. 

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Given this, we’re thrilled to report that the design is shaping 

up to be even better than the pictures and descriptions 

depicted during the planning phase. All courtside furnishings 

are on order and will aesthetically match the décor and furniture 

found at the pool and on the golf courses. We’re also 

taking this opportunity to freshen the existing tennis interior 

areas, such as the locker rooms and the shop. 

We’d also like to remind all members about the convenient 

and efficient online reservation system. As you know, it provides 

a multitude of functions, including court sign-up and 

the ability to see who else might be playing, registering for 

lessons, and learning about club events and additional happenings 

with our Tennis Program. So please take advantage of 

this resource on the club website and via the newly-released 

mobile browser which will also provide you with full access to 

our online system. 

Carmel’s Tennis Committee deserves much appreciation for 

their guidance during this process; special thanks to David 

Smith and Jody Cook, who spent countless hours researching 

standards and reviewing specifications to insure that our 

new facility exceeded the expectations of our tennis playing 

membership. We hope – with the hiring of the new Tennis 

Director and the incredible updates to the tennis facilities, 

we’ll continue Carmel’s tradition of both excellence and innovation, 

as we seek to elevate our already exceptional tennis 

program. 

GM Message 

In closing, I’d like to note that Katie and the tennis staff are 

in the process of preparing a great calendar of events to unveil 

at the start of tennis season, which will officially begin with a 

Grand Opening party in March, so watch for details. Tennis 

has always been a wonderful opportunity to “bring members 

and families together” at Carmel, to quote Committee 

Chairman Rick Menze. We expect our renovated facility and 

elevated programming to help expand your opportunities to 

enjoy playing and socializing around tennis. 

We’re looking forward to getting everyone back on the courts 

at Carmel this spring and hope you will all be part of this 

exciting new time for the Carmel Tennis Program. 

John Schultz

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A new Tennis Center and a new Tennis Director make for an exciting time at Carmel. 

Katie Carpenter will be joining us as our Tennis Director on Monday, January 

9th, 2012. Katie comes to us with twenty plus years of tennis experience from a 

platinum club, North Ridge, in Raleigh, North Carolina. As the Head Tennis Professional 

there she was responsible for all aspects of the program. This includes all 

adult activities, 29 men’s and women’s teams, organization of all ladies and men’s team 

practices, adult mixers and socials, as well as planning and execution of all inner club 

tournaments. 

In addition, Katie has been a college tennis coach and is experienced at teaching all 

levels of tennis. As a player she was a scholar athlete at NCSU and was the head 

coach of Peace College’s women’s team. Katie’s view of tennis is as follows: “I truly 

believe that tennis is a sport of a lifetime. It allows people of all ages and all abilities 

to come together to play and have a great time. Tennis also mimics life. While teaching 

life lessons in a controlled environment any hour can be your finest.” 

Please join us in welcoming Katie to Carmel and stop by the Pro Shop to introduce yourself and spend a few minutes 

with her. 

Carmel Tennis

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9 Holers 18 Holers 

2012 New Member Coffee 

It is almost time for 2012 Nine Hole Golf! We are hosting 

a NEW MEMBER COFFEE February 8th, 2012 at 

10:00 A.M. in the Carmel Ladies Locker Room. If you are 

new to Carmel, new to the game of golf or a seasoned player 

and want to enhance your game, now is your chance--come 

be part of the group! If you cannot attend the coffee but 

want to join, please contact Susan Hoppe (shoppe@carolina. 

rr.com). We promise fun, fellowship, lunches, prizes and lots 

of laughs! 

End of Season Awards 

At our December luncheon, our annual 

9 Holer Rookie of the Year was awarded 

to Barbara Handley (top left) while 

Most Improved went to Susan Belsante 

(right). Congratulations ladies! The 

luncheon was a wonderful conclusion to our 

2011 "G.R.I.T.S.--Girls Rock in the South" 

season. A big thank you to Sue Evans and 

Carla Parks for hosting the lunch as well as 

for serving as co-presidents this year. Sue and Carla--you did 

a fantastic job and gave us a successful season! 

October Event-- 

Black & Orange 

Best Ball 

Holly Lawroski and 

Nancy Elam stirred up 

some ghoulishly good fun for 

the ladies with lots of tricks and 

treats, as well as helping us raise 

over $300 and needed items for 

Hoskins Park Ministry assisting homeless men. 

Winter Club 

Mary Dehnert, Susan Belsante, 

Cindy Schlicksup, Carla Parks 

and Carla Hudgins in 

Halloween attire. 

Carmel’s golf academy is offering a new Winter club for ladies 

this year with seven weeks of 2-day golf instruction--one 

day of class and one day on course. Look under the Learning 

Center tab on the website and click “Adult Groups” to sign 

up! 

Directory Changes? 

Sue Evans will be compiling the new 2012 directory so she 

needs your current address, phone number and email. Let 

Sue know if there are any changes from the 2011 directory-- 

email her at camom123@aol.com or call 704/830-4112. 

The 18 hole ladies ended their season and bid farewell 

to "Carmelot" on November 8. Before brunch the 

ladies invited long-time staff member Hiroko to sit up 

front and be serenaded with the song " You Are My Sunshine". 

This was followed by a flash-mob style dance/rap by 

8 other ladies to get things rolling. President Carla Hudgins 

thanked all her board members and presented them with gifts. 

Former president Barb Nash gave Carla a bound photo book 

which chronicled the past year for Carla to remember. Thank 

you so much Carla for making the 2011 season so special!! 

Other awards and prizes were given during the event. Laura 

Quillin received Most Improved Golfer and Ellen Vincent 

was Rookie of the Year.Way to go ladies! Ringer awards were 

also announced. The ladies tracked their best score on each 

hole throughout the year on Tuesdays. 

NORTH COURSE -LOW GROSS WINNER-- 

NORTH COURSE-LOW NET WINNERS-- 

SOUTH COURSE--LOW GROSS WINNER-- 

SOUTH COURSE--LOW NET WINNER-- 

LESLIE ESTELLE 

CHERI JONES 

& JO THOMPSON 

LAUREN HELBEIN 

LEILA JONES 

Most Improved Laura Quillin 

and Rookie of the Year Ellen 

Vincent receive their awards 

Many of Carmel's 18 hole 

ladies participate in the 

North-South League play. 

The women travel to a 

different host club on a 

monthly basis starting in 

April. At the October end of season brunch it was announced 

that the Carmel women had the highest points tally and 

brought home a beautiful trophy to be displayed at our club. 

In addition, Carmel member Joan Dickson won the seasonlong 

net points race!! 

Carmel ladies proudly 

display North -South 

trophy

Resolution Solution 

It's no secret that the number one resolution for most people 

is to make fitness a priority and get in shape. How do you 

avoid breaking yet another New Year’s resolution to get in 

shape? Resolve now to not have to make one. Instead, commit 

to maintaining a consistent fitness routine, even when 

things get busy. You’ll feel better, and have an outlet for the 

stress that comes with the post holiday season rush. Add 

classes to your routine to keep you on track………January, 

February and March Class Pass; Unlimited Classes for $180. 

2012 Classes Include: 

Cardio Sculpt: A total body workout that anyone can benefit 

from. This class combines cardio intervals with shorter deep 

sculpting and toning intervals. Cardio Sculpt includes the use 

of stability balls, dumbbells and bands to develop strength, 

flexibility and balance. 

Cycle & Sculpt: For those of you who want it all! Hop onto 

a cycle for 45-55 minutes of high level cardio cycling, 20-30 

minutes of challenging total body strength training. Finish 

with some core work and flexibility training. This workout is 

guaranteed to please even the most advanced exerciser. Any 

level is welcome and class can be tailored to meet all individual 

needs. 

Yoga: A flowing class linking movements and breath together. 

Participates will gain core strength, as well as upper body 

strength while moving from different poses and finding a balance 

that drives us forward while enjoying the moment. 

Pure Strength: A total Body Strength class using barbells and 

dumbells to challenge and utilize every muscle. 

We Have a Champion! 

Linda Smith is an American Fitness Professional and Associates 

certified personal trainer who specializes in exercise, 

metabolism, weight loss and bodybuilding. 

On November 5th Linda Smith competed and won two divisions, 

lightweight and overall, as well as a second place finish 

in Bodybuilding Master Competition. 

She has competed in over 20 figure and women's bodybuilding 

competitions and has won several other awards. 

Linda has contributed to the fitness industry for over 30 years 

and believes that the reward of a thing well done is to have 

Fitness 

done it! 

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2012 Can Be Your Healthiest Year Ever. 

Let’s Do This Together! 

Forget the New Year’s Resolutions; the path to a healthier 

lifestyle begins one little healthy habit at a time. Welcome 

2012 with a Healthy Lifestyle Change: Each month this year 

we will focus on one healthy practice that you may already be 

doing. There's always room to add just one more! Add a new 

healthy habit each month and accumulate a healthier you by 

year-end. Stay tuned for the challenge of the month. 

January: Get Moving!!! Burn off the past two months of 

holiday party calories. Increase the amount of aerobic exercise 

you do. Januarys, Healthy Habit is increasing your aerobic 

exercise; we are challenging you to start doing thirty minutes 

of cardiovascular exercise five to six days a week. Split your 

workouts in half if it’s easier. Performing two smaller workouts 

that add up to your usual workout for example, two 15- 

minute routines instead of one 30-minute session still burns 

the same amount of calories, plus it temporarily revs your 

metabolism twice instead of once, so your body burns more 

calories after your workout. 

February: Keep an Exercise Journal. Writing down what you 

eat and how much you exercise will provide a reality check on 

how many calories you are consuming and burning; this will 

help you focus your workouts in the future. The best way to 

track your progress is to write each of your workouts down 

in an exercise journal. Chart every exercise, set, rep, type and 

duration of cardio, and the date. Your exercise journal can be 

anything from a notepad, to a piece of computer paper, to a 

chart you made on the computer. By keeping a journal you 

have something can go back in time and see exactly how you 

have been progressing over the past couple weeks, months, 

and even years. The people who don't keep a journal never 

know exactly how they are progressing because they have no 

way of measuring what they accomplished in the past. The 

time spent writing everything in the journal is well worth the 

knowledge and progression you will see down the road.

Contacts 

Main Line: 704-945-9630 

Fitness Center: 704-945-3330 

Golf Pro Shop: 704-945-3300 

Greens & Grounds: 704-945-3325 

Informal Grill: 704-945-3334 

Pool: 704-688-9200 

Tennis Pro Shop: 704-945-3301 

Massage Appointments: 704-945-3330 

Learning Center: 704-688-9201 

General Manager 

John M. Schultz, CCM 

704-945-3304 

jschultz@carmelcountryclub.org 

Membership Director 

Philip Dodds, CMP 

704-945-3305 

pdodds@carmelcountryclub.org 

Clubhouse Manager 

Keith Van Yahres, CCM 

704-945-3324 

kvanyahres@carmelcountryclub.org 

Controller 

Richard A. Lancaster, CPA 

704-945-3323 

rlancaster@carmelcountryclub.org 

Director of Golf 

Jeff Nichols, PGA 

704-945-3315 

jnichols@carmelcountryclub.org 

Social Director 

Rosemary Johnson 

704-945-3309 

rjohnson@carmelcountryclub.org 

Director of Greens & Grounds 

Bill Anderson, CGCS 

704-945-3326 

banderson@carmelcountryclub.org 

Accounts Receivable 

Paulette Jackson 

704-945-3317 

pjackson@carmelcountryclub.org 

Carmel Country Club Group Contact Persons 

Saturday Night Bridge: 

Marianne Walcott 704-845-5421 

Ladies Bridge: 

Betty Herr 704-366-5723 

Senior Golf: 

Rich Carbonara 704-542-7576 

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Charlotte, NC 28226 

www.carmelcountryclub.org 

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