2012 Summer Chatter - Roaring Gap Club

The Chatter 

PROFESSIONAL 

STAFF 

“Serving our 

members with 

enthusiasm and 

excellence.” 

GENERAL MANAGER 

Steve Plummer 

336-363-5001 

splummer@ 

roaringgapclub.com 

CFO 

Evelyn Green 

336-363-5003 

egreen@ 


CLUBHOUSE 

MANAGER 

Rodney Sigmon 

336-363-5005 

rsigmon@ 


EXECUTIVE CHEF 

David Wohrle 

336-363-5006 

chef@ 


GOLF 

PROFESSIONAL 

Bill Glenn 

336-363-5034 

bglenn@ 


TENNIS 

PROFESSIONAL 

Theron Bass 

336-363-5027 

tbass@ 


Newsletter of Roaring Gap Club -- Roaring Gap, North Carolina July, 2012 Issue 

The 2012 Roaring Gap Club Annual Meeting 

This is just a reminder that the date of the Annual Membership Meeting has changed. It will now be held at 9:00 

am, Saturday, July 21 st in the Inn Ballroom. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we look 

forward to seeing you there! Thank you for your patience and understanding -- have a wonderful summer! 

The Roaring Gap 4th of July UPCOMING EVENTS 

The 2012, July 4 th Schedule of Events: 

Wednesday, July 4th: 

● Cookout at the Inn 6:00 pm 

● Fireworks at 9:30-9:45 

Saturday, July 7th: 

● Kid’s Parade — gather at 11:00 

Parade starts at 11:30 / Buffet at 12 

● Dinner Dance at the Inn 

● Cocktails 7:30-8:30 

● Dinner 8:30-9:30 

● Dance 9:30-12:30 

Sunday, July 8th: 

● The Boathouse Boys in Concert at the 

Lake Grille 

July 3 Ladies Tuesday Night Card Nights begin 

July 4 4th of July Cookout & Fireworks 

July 5 Great Books Seminar begins on Thursdays 

July 7 Kids Parade & Cookout at the Lake 

July 7 Dinner Dance at the Inn 

July 8 The Boathouse Boys at the Lake Grille 

July 11 Roaring Gap Fund “Dutch Treat” Dinner 

July 14 Tennis Parent/Child Round Robin 

July 15 Teen Challenge “Will Your Boat Float?” 

July 18-19 Ladies Tennis Invitational 

July 21 Annual Membership Meeting at the Inn 

July 22 Sunday Night Fellowship w/ Chip Edens 

July 26-27 Tennis - Junior Club Championships 

July 28 Family Olympics & Talent Show 

July 28 Beach Dance at the Lake 

July 29 Horse Show at the Stables 

Aug 4 Family Dinner Dance at the Inn 

Aug 5 Men’s Golf Club Championship 

Aug 5 Cole Porter Night 

Aug 6-8 Ladies Golf Invitational 

Aug 10 Day Camp Ends 

Aug 11 Lobsterfest! 

Sept 1-3 Labor Day Tennis Championships 

Sept 1 Dinner Dance at the Inn 

Sept 13-15 Men’s Golf Invitational 

Oct 5-7 Fall Mountain Weekend 

Oct 14 Last Day of Season

GOLF 

SUPERINTENDENT 

Erik Guinther 

336-363-5037 

eguinther@ 


COMMUNICATIONS 

DIRECTOR 

Larry Van Hoose 

336-363-5004 

vanhoose@ 


SECURITY 

Emergency / 911 

Sheriff’s Department 

(for RGC Deputies) 

336-372-5676 

Craig Hart 

336-657-1199 cell 

336-363-3505 home 

chart@ 


Ted Smith 

336-200-4039 cell 

336-363-2585 home 

tsmith@ 


BOARD OF 

DIRECTORS 

PRESIDENT 

George 

Henderson 

SECRETaRy 

Dave Irvin 

TREASURER 

Walter McDowell 

Mary Boney 

albert Butler 

Frank Edwards 

Virginia Hamlet 

David Howard 

Chuck Duckett 

artie Williams 

Roaring Gap Club 

club@ 


Club News & Information 

The Green Corner 

Evelyn Green, CFO, CPA, CHAE 

Hello again for our busiest month of the season. We hope you are on the 

mountain and having a wonderful time already. Please remember that 

Online statements are available for you to see your charges. This online 

access gives you the ability to view your billing back up. If you have 

questions please contact Evelyn (egreen@roaringgapclub.com) or Larry 

(vanhoose@roaringgapclub.com). 

As always, we are available Monday thru Friday in the accounting office. If you have questions or concerns 

please contact us. Have a happy summer. 

Evelyn 

Clippings from the Course 

Erik Guinther, 

Golf Course Superintendent 

It’s great to see everybody returning to the mountain and enjoying the golf course 

for another great year! While the summer months can always be stressful on golf 

course turf, the improvements made will help tremendously. Our irrigation system 

is working great. Due to the high level of precision with which we can now apply the water, it will take me 

some time throughout the summer to fine tune our water applications. My goal is to keep the golf course 

greener than in years past, but to also retain a firm playing surface as Donald Ross intended. 

The other great improvement is with our newly rebuilt greens. According to my records, we have had 

above average rainfall through the end of May. At this time in June, it appears as though we will meet or 

exceed our average in this month as well. With the new greens mix and drainage I have already noticed 

that the rebuilt greens return to a playable, firmer surface much quicker than the old greens do. We also 

have deeper roots than in the old greens. These improvements are already helping the golf course to get 

better. Hopefully the course will get better each and every year. Enjoy your summer! 

Erik 

The Horse’s Bit 

Heather Wile, 

Equestrian Center Manager 

We’re off to a great start this summer at the Stables. The horses are ready and 

excited to see everyone back for the summer. Just a reminder that reservations to 

come ride at the stables do need to be made ahead of time so that we can best serve 

each and every person wanting to come enjoy the stables. 

I’d also like to announce a new opportunity for any horse crazy kids out there. We’d love to start having Pony 

Club meetings at the stables one or two evenings per week. During this time we’ll be helping to take care 

of the horses as well as participating in various “horsey activities” ranging from vaulting to lunging to tack 

cleaning and other fun games. Call for details! 

The annual Roaring Gap Horse Show will be held at 1:00 pm on July 29th! I know it seams far away but it 

will be here in no time! Make sure to schedule your lessons early during July to get in as much practice before 

the show! 

Happy Trails, 

The RG Stables Team, 

Heather, Miranda, Mosa, Jackie and the Horses

Club News & Information 

Cop’s Corner 

Deputies Ted Smith & Craig Hart 

Air Care 

The Roaring Gap Club has 

established a Helicopter Landing 

Zone Area (LZ ) located on #16 

Fairway to the left of the Doll’s House. In the event of a medical emergency this 

LZ is one of many in the County that is utilized to air lift patients to Baptist 

Hospital. Air Care 2 is based at Elkin Municipal Airport to provide faster 

response times to calls in Northwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. 

The helicopter, an EC-130, is a flying intensive care unit, equipped with lifesupport 

equipment. The Cherry Lane Fire Department, Roaring Gap Deputies 

and the Clubs Head Staff have developed an action plan in the event Air Care 

is needed in our area. On Thursday June 21st, due to an accident on Roaring 

Gap Mountain, our action plan was put to the test for the first time since the 

LZ was established. The word that best describes the team work was flawless. 

The Cherry Lane Fire Department, Steve Plummer, Randy Crouse, Erik Guinther and staff, Bill Glenn and staff and I all stepped 

up quickly to make the action plan come together. At 2:53 PM the call was dispatched to secure the LZ area. Everyone worked 

together to communicate the plan, secure the LZ, erect the orange wind sock, redirect traffic, and secure the golf course for Air 

Care to land and transfer the patient from the Ambulance to the helicopter. At 3:22 the Air Care lifted off en route with the patient 

to Baptist. Great Job Team! 

Golf Carts (The Club’s policy) 

I would like to reemphasize these very important rules and policies of driving golf carts here in the club. Specifically, golf carts, 

whether leased from the Golf Shop or privately owned, shall not be driven on any of the roads in Roaring Gap or property owned 

by the club, by anyone who is not a licensed motor vehicle operator and/or eighteen years of age. Also, standing on any part of the 

golf cart while in motion is strictly forbidden. Next, headlights are required if driving at night. 

Wildlife (New-born-Fawns) – 

This time of year we usually have reports of abandoned fawns. More than likely a fawn is not abandoned; it is only waiting for its 

mother to return. By the time a fawn is 5 days old, it can outrun a human. At 3 to 6 weeks of age, fawns can escape most predators. 

Unless a fawn is in imminent danger - for example, under attack by dogs, the best decision always is to leave it alone. If you are 

concerned about the fawn, leave the area and come back to check on the fawn the next day. Do not remain in the area. You are 

placing the fawn in more danger by hanging around and watching. Does are very cautious and will not approach or return to a 

fawn if they sense danger. If a fawn is in the exact location when you check on it the following day and bleating loudly, do not 

pick-up or take the fawn into your possession. It is illegal to remove a fawn from the wild. Only wildlife rehabilitators with a 

permit from the Wildlife Commission may keep white-tailed fawns in captivity for eventual release. If you find a fawn or any 

other animal that you are concerned about, call myself of Craig. We have a list of rehabilitators and usually can find one to assist 

us with any wild animal. 

Fishing Rules 

Fishing is not allowed from the dam or the Lake Grill area. This includes the docks and the entire area between boat house #39 

continuing around the beach to the Holderness boat house. Members and family are allowed to fish for free. However, any 

member wishing to sponsor a guest is ask to call the Inn with the information. The guest will need to pickup a fishing permit 

from the front desk and the charge is $15.00 per day. Please, do not tell a worker or guest that they can just fish without securing 

a permit. The only limits are on the trout, which are two trout per day per person. 

Alarms 

If you have a house alarm, please make us aware of any key or code changes. Also, if you want to check you alarm to make sure 

it’s working properly, just give us a call and we can stop by and check it for you. If you’re interested in having an alarm installed 

or repaired, we are here to help. 

Caretaker / Housekeeper 

Please make the Club aware of any changes regarding the persons looking after your house. If you haven’t updated this 

information in a while, it’s crucial we keep this information updated to be able to assist you. Just give the front desk a call with 

the information. 

Let’s all have a fun and memorable summer. Be safe, and I’ll see you on the mountain. 

Your Deputy, Ted Smith 

The Chatter | Roaring Gap Club | July, 2012 | Pg. 3

Tennis 

Match Point with Theron Bass, Tennis Professional 

Our 2012 summer season is in full swing and we always have room for you. Call us 

for your matchmaking, lessons, and equipment and apparel needs. 

Parents, don’t let your young ones miss out on improving their 

tennis skills during this summer vacation. This is the time of year 

that most junior players accelerate their game. Call the shop for our 

junior schedule and activities as there is a full menu. 

Upcoming events: 

● July 7th Firecracker Round Robin 

● July 14th Parent/child round robin 

● July 18-19th Ladies Invitational (Field limited to 28 players) 

● July 26-27th Junior Club Championships 

Firecracker Round Robin: 

We will be having our annual Firecracker Round Robin on Saturday, July 7th. 

Ladies: 9 am to 11 am (finishing in time for the parade) 

Men: 2pm. please sign up ASAP. 

LADIES INVITATIONAL: The ladies invitational will be held on July 18th and 19th. 

Play begins Wednesday morning with a lunch break for the ladies. 

Play will continue into the afternoon followed by a Cocktail Party and Dinner 

Wednesday night. Thursday morning a.m play with box lunches at the conclusion of 

morning play. 

Tennis Tip: 

To speed up play and get more exercise all participants in the match should immediately gather all balls on the court after 

each point. This will enable you to play more points and hopefully prevent you from stepping on a ball during the course of 

a point. When retrieving and sending the balls back to the serving team, be precise in your aim and get the ball back to the 

server, don’t just hit the ball over the net. 

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the courts! 

Soccer Update with Anthony 

GET YOUR TEAM READY! 

for the 

RGC FAMILY OLYMPICS 

Coming JULY 28th ! 

Come join Anthony for 

SOCCER CLINICS 

every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 

Friday and Saturday from 9 to 10 on 

the front lawn of the Graystone Inn

Friday Adventures 

Day Camp Adventures! 

Day Camp Marla Edwards, Day Camp Director 

Things are really starting to get busy at Day Camp. We have a lot of fun activities going on in July, 

including the 4th of July Festivities, Kid’s Parade, and the Family Olympics. We are enjoying 

getting to know all of you and your children. We can’t wait to meet the rest of you as the season 

progresses. We have not forgotten you teenagers. We have a fun evening planned for you. On Sunday, 

July 15th at 5pm we will have the first “Will Your Boat Float” challenge with a cookout to follow. 

Below is an updated listing of the Adventure Camp Day Out of the Club Activities 

If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or just need more information, feel free to call me 

at the Happy Shack (363-5021) or on the Camp’s cell phone (200-3697). I look forward to meeting you! 

Miss Marla 

These are the activities for Friday’s “Day Out” of the Club. Please 

see the weekly activity schedule at the Front Desk for drop-off 

and pick-up times (Adventure Camp). 

July 6th: Zip line, Mudslide, and Tubing at Camp Cheerio with 

a picnic to follow (NOTE: several openings available for the 13-16 

age group to serve as additional camp counselors on this trip) 

July 13th: Lazy 5 Ranch w/ a picnic to follow 

July 20th: Gem Valley w/ a picnic to follow 

July 27th: Sliding Rock at Stone Mountain w/ a picnic to follow 

August 3rd: LAST DAY OUT CELEBRATION AT RJ RANCH 

W/ PIZZA LUNCH INCLUDED (400 ft water slide, pool, paddle 

boats… Pirate theme for that day) 

The Teen Team Challenge (For ages 13-18 only) 

Will Your Boat Float?!? 

Sunday, July 15th, 5:30 pm 

“3 Hour Tour” Cardboard Boat Regatta 

If the castaways of the S.S. Minnow only had a little cardboard and 

creativity, their stay on that island may not have been the same. You and your 

team will design and build a 1-person powered corrugated cardboard boat capable 

of racing the designated course. Maybe you’ll like a canoe, a speedboat or perhaps 

a paddleboat. The design is up to you and with a great imagination the sky is the 

limit. Each team will create, name and decorate their boat, designate a Skipper, 

introduce their creation, and perform a team cheer. That’s right, no good vessel was 

ever sent to sea without a good cheer. Each team will have one hour to design and 

decorate their boats as well as create the team cheer. 


Mixed Couples Tournament 

July 6 th , 2012 

We encourage all couples to join us for a day of friendly 

competition and great dining in our Mixed Couples 

Captain’s Choice golf event on Friday, July 6th. The ninehole 

event will begin at 3:30pm with a shotgun-start and 

will be followed by dinner provided by the Golf Grille. 

The cost will be $150 per couple and will include golf, 

dinner and prizes. 

The dinner menu for the Mixed Couples Tournament will 

be posted soon at www.1703golfgrill.com. Please call or 

stop by the golf shop to sign-up. We are looking forward 

to seeing everyone during this great event! 

Golf 

Junior Member Golf Tournament 

On Saturday, July 21st, we will host our 3rd Annual 

Junior-Member Tournament. Always popular, we want to 

make this year’s tournament the most fun and exciting yet! 

The Junior-Member event requires the junior golfer to invite 

the member of their choice. However, the member cannot 

be related to the junior player. Also, it is important that the 

junior asks the member to play as his or her partner. 

The format for this event will be Texas scramble off the tee 

shot and alternate shot until the ball is holed. We will be 

playing nine holes with a shotgun start at 3:30 pm. Please 

encourage your children to invite a member and let us know at the golf shop as soon as possible to sign-up. We are 

looking forward to this event with great anticipation! 

Blog in 2012 about RGC Junior Golf Programs 

Want to stay in the know this summer? The Roaring Gap 

Junior Golf blog is a great way to do just that! This season, 

we have created a blog for our Junior Golf program 

with intentions of keeping members and their children 

informed of upcoming events, junior golf tournaments 

and clinics. Members who join the blog can expect to 

receive weekly updates, pictures, tips for your game and 

much more. The link to sign-up and follow the Junior 

Golf Club blog is: 

rgcjuniorgolf.wordpress.com 

We greatly anticipate the use of this new blog and we hope 

it helps our members and their children stay connected 

to what is new at the golf shop for kids! 

Congratulations to our very own Teddy Garner, 

Ashton Poole and Preyer Fountain for recently 

qualifying for the 45 th North Carolina Junior 

Championship that was held on June 19 th -22 nd at 

Carmel Country Club in Charlotte. 

We are extremely proud of our junior golfers for 

their diligent work on their golf games and for 

representing Roaring Gap in a positive manner.

The Chip Shot 

Bill Glenn, 

Golf Professional 

Golf 

The course is looking and playing great and we’ve got a 

fantastic line-up of events scheduled for this summer at the 

golf shop. This month’s Chatter includes only a short list of 

all the fun we’ve got planned for you. Take a quick look - and 

then come on down and sign up for your favorite events! As 

always, our professional golf staff is ready to help you get 

outfitted and then get out there playing your best golf ever. 

We look forward to seeing everyone very soon at the Roaring 

Gap golf shop. 

Let the Games Begin! 

Bill 

For the Men: The golf shop will be conducting a men’s game 

at 10 o’clock on Wednesday & Saturday mornings during 

the month of July. The format is similar to the Saturday 

1:00 afternoon game. Call the golf shop by 9 am to sign up! 

Pairings will be made by the pro. 

For the Ladies: Ladies Golf Day will be taking place on 

Thursdays at 9:15 am this summer. Pairings are made by 

the professional staff. Please call the golf shop for more 

information or just show up to play! We encourage all of our 

lady golfers to come enjoy good camaraderie in a fun and 

friendly atmosphere. 

Golf with Rubes! 

Come join Rubes Friday afternoons for 

instruction and fun. 

This clinic is open to anyone and will be every 

Friday afternoon during the month of July. 

“Golf with Rubes” will include instruction and 

fun. The first session will take place on the 

driving range at 4-4:45pm on Friday June 29th 

and the cost of the clinic will be $15 per person 

per week. We strongly encourage all ladies to 

come join us for this clinic. 

Areas of instruction will include: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

th July 6 - Impact zone 

th July 13 - Baseball swing: (Driver 

Instruction) Power distance 

th July 20 - Aiming, Posture & Hands 

th July 27 - Balance, Feet & Platform 

Call the golf shop to sign up. I’m looking 

forward to seeing everyone soon! 

-Paul Rubel 


Carolina Beach Bash 

Men of Distinction 

Saturday, July 28th 

$70.00 per person 

Upcoming Dinner Dances 

Food & Beverage Highlights 

Carolina Summer Music Festival 

presents 

4th of July 

Dinner Dance 

Big Blast & the 

Party Masters 

Saturday, July 7th 


“It’s De-Lovely” 

Selections from the Cole Porter Songbook 

Featuring Martha Bassett, vocals, Federico Pivetta, 

piano, Wally West, saxophone, Matt Kendrick, bass, 

John Wilson, drums, Jacqui Carasco, violin, Ken 

Wilmot, trumpet 

Sunday, August 5th 

Concert from 6–7:30 pm 

with Dinner to follow 

Labor Day 

Dinner Dance 

Sol Fusion 

Saturday, September 1st 


Family Dinner Dance 

(DJ to be determined) 

Saturday, August 4th 

Adult: $28.50 

Child:$15.00

Rodney Sigmon, 

Clubhouse Manager 

Dear Members, 

I am excited to bring you some new 

wines by the glass this season. Be sure 

to look for these wines while dining 

at the Inn and Lake Grills. I am sure 

that these wines will pair well with the 

creative talents of our Culinary Staff. 

Cavit Lunetta Prosecco, Trentino Italy: 

Enticing aromas of apple and peach 

give way to a palate that is refreshing, 

and harmonious, with crisp fruit flavors 

and a clean finish. Lunetta Prosecco is 

delightful as an aperitif or enjoyed with antipasti, hors d’oeuvres, sushi, shellfish and seafood. 

Josh Cellars Chardonnay, North Coast: Ripe citrus summer fruit, peach, pear, aligned with a touch of vanilla and smoke, partially 

barrel fermented. This classic North Coast Vineyards Chardonnay offers inviting stone fruit aromas, accented by notes of tropical 

fruit. The well-balanced acidity supports a core of pear and sweet melon and complements a creamy texture. The wine has a clean, 

refreshing finish. This Chardonnay should pair well with any of our Culinary Staff’s Chicken Dishes. 

Monjardin Chardonnay, Spain: Bright yellow with green tinges showing the freshness of the wine. The wine is intense, crisp and 

aromatic, with an elegant flavor profile. The fresh and fruity bouquet has hints of pineapple and green apples that are accentuated on 

the palate. Full in the mouth and long in the finish, this Chardonnay should be paired with cheeses, salads and picnic brunches. 

Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand: An elegant wine with aromas of guava and lime combined with an expressive palate of 

nectarine and grapefruit. A vibrant wine with a long refreshing finish. I suggest trying this wine with any of our salads that have a 

light vinaigrette dressing. I personally love to drink a good Sauvignon Blanc with a Greek Salad. 

J Lohr Estates Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir, Monterey County : This wine has a garnet color, and is adorned with aromas of red fruit, 

lilac, rose petal, vanilla and notes of sage and thyme. Tar, beeswax and oak frame the complex varietal character unique to Pinot 

Noir. Soft tannins on the palate give way to the fine, talcy finish on this very food friendly wine. Consider trying a glass of this Pinot 

with any of our Seafood or Pork Dishes. 

Columbia Crest Horse Heaven Hills: This intense, fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon delivers aromas of cherry blossom and rose 

petals with a perfect balance of earth, mineral, deep berry flavors, and a soft, smooth cocoa finish. This Cab should pair very well 

with any of our Certified Angus Beef Steaks. 

Be sure to try out these wines and let me know what you think. I look forward to seeing everyone back at “The Gap” this summer 

Cheers! 

Rodney 

Cellar Talk 

The Farmer’s Market 

The Roaring Gap Club Farmer’s Market is now open! Stop 

by the church parking lot every Friday between 9 & 12 to browse the 

wonderful selection of items from local farms of the region. You might 

even want to bring all of your dull knives on July 6th because that’s 

when Pete the knife guy will be there to sharpen knives all morning. 

And if you just can’t make it but still need something, call Rodney 

Sigmon on Thursday at 363-5005 and let him know what you need an 

he’ll try to pick it up for you. 


The Spa at the Graystone Inn 

Our Staff at the Graystone Spa is eager to offer you the best in therapeutic massage, nourishing facials, body polishes, 

manicures and pedicures! If you have yet to make Graystone Spa a regular part of your Roaring Gap experience, please 

know that you can have an amazing Spa experience right here on the mountain with our top-notch therapists. This year’s 

staff will be licensed massage therapists: Denise Lyon, Elizabeth Barr, Katie Wagoner, Catherine Moses, Amanda Stanley, 

and Marcie Bouley. Dawn McLean, our licensed esthetician, will once again offer facials, sea salt body polishes, waxing and 

skin care on Mondays. 

Schedule for Massage Appointments 

Graystone Spa will offer services 7 days a week (by appointment), but we encourage you to pre-book your massages and 

facials early as our schedules tend to fill up quickly as the summer season begins. To book a massage, facial, body polish or 

waxing, please call the front desk at 336-363-2211. You can also request a Spa appointment by e-mailing the front desk at: 

fdesk@roaringgapclub.com. 

Chef’s Cupboard 

SPECIAL EXTENDED HOURS 

Have you not yet seen the new Chef’s 

Cupboard? Well, you now have more of a 

chance than ever as Chef David and his team will 

have the Cupboard open for extended hours: 

• 

• 

• 

Throughout the Season Thursdays thru 

Sunday, 7:30 am till 5:00 pm. 

Every day from Thursday, 6/28 to Sunday, 7/8 

Starting July 10th through August 12th, open 

on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 7:30 - 1:30 

Stop in and see all we have to offer today! 

You’re Invited! 

Garland and Greyson Tucker are once again 

throwing a party — an ice cream social to 

be specific, and they have invited everyone! 

All they ask is that you RSVP as soon as possible so that they’ll 

know how many to expect - and plan for. 

Where: The Tucker’s House, 88 Hillcrest Street 

When: Saturday, July 14th, from 1:30 till 3:30 pm 

RSVP by calling 336-363-5096 

Gourmet Pizza Delivery 

Starting July 5th, the Club’s gourmet pizza service will 

once again be up and running 

to serve you. Stop by the Front 

Desk to pick up a pizza menu or 

order by phone at 200-4573 on 

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 

nights from 6:00 - 9:30. You’ll get 

a great 12” hot pizza for only $20 

which includes tax & gratuity 

-- and it’s always delivered HOT 

and fresh, right to your door!

Special Exhibit 

Art Display to benefit Roaring Gap Church 

Paintings by Caroline Young 

will be displayed in the Inn 

Breezeway from July 5–15th. 

These paintings will include still 

lifes and mountain landscapes 

in oil, pastel, and watercolor. 

Several of these paintings 

have been shown nationally in 

juried exhibits. 

20% of all sales will be donated 

to the Roaring Gap Church. 

www.carolinesyoungart.com 

2012 Trunkroom Schedule 

July 9‐11 Pearlworks Jewelry 

July 12‐14 Gazebo Clothing 

July 15‐18 Pink Door Art, Furniture, Accessories 

July 20‐22 Migliore Jewelry 

July 23‐24 J. McLaughlin Clothing 

July 25‐26 McCall’s Fine Linens, Clothing 

July 27‐29 Lillian Ostergard Jewelry 

July 30‐31 Roberta Freymann Clothing 

August 2‐4 Gazebo Clothing 

Ar e y o u r e A d y f o r t h e Be A c h dA n c e? 

Gr A n d m A & Gr A n d s o n 

Gr A n d p A’s & Gr A n d d A u G h t e r s 

All AG e s We l c o m e! 

sh A G clAsses 

Ju l y 25-28, 2012 

3 - 4 pm 

Wh e r e: ch A p e l BAsement 

Wh o: Gl e n n fo x & An n e hedGpeth 

fee: $80 f o r 4 lessons 

$25 /lesson, dr o p-in 

$35 in d i v i d u A l /ho u r 

to reGister: cAll 910.995.2497 

o r e m A i l: foxportctr@peoplepc.com 

August 5‐8 Perfect Present Stationery, Personalized 


Great Books Seminar II: The Stories of Anton Chekhov 

Roaring Gap Church 

2012 Minister Calendar 

“Called the greatest of short story writers, Anton Chekov changed the genre 

itself with his spare, impressionistic depictions of Russian life and the human 

condition. Atmospheric, compassionate, and uncannily wise, Chekhov’s short 

fiction possesses the transcendent power of art to awe and change the reader.” 

(Jacket Cover - Stories by Anton Chekhov) 

Join us this summer as we read such masterpieces as Rothschild’s Fiddle, The House 

with the Mezzanine, and The Lady with the Little Dog. We will meet from 5pm - 6:30 

pm for six Thursday nights beginning July 5th. Space is limited to 15 (minimum 

10) participants and the cost of the book will be about $12. Please call the Front 

Desk (336-363-2211) to sign up ASAP so that books can be ordered and distributed 

on a timely basis. If you have any questions about the seminar, please call Jeff 

Whittington at 336-750-0616. 

Sunday Night Fellowship 

with Chip Edens 

“How Will You Measure Your Life?” 

Sunday, July 22nd 

The Lecture begins at 6 pm at the 

Inn followed by a light fare of soup, 

sandwiches and salad bar. 

Call 363-2211 for Reservations 

Our weekly services begin at 11:00 a.m. and our special early service will 

begin at 9:30 a.m. This early service is perfect for families and those who 

have early golf. 

Friday Feast at the 

Lake Grille 

Mexican night - July 20th 

Dinner is Served from 6 - 9:30 

Adults $25.00 Child $12.95 

Boaters are welcome to 

“Dock & Dine” 

Remember every night is Casual Night 

at the Lake Grille! 

July 1st & 8th Dr. John Guest Minister at Large, Christ Church at Grove Farm 

Sewickly, PA 

July 15th, 22nd, & 29th Rev. Chip Edens Rector, Christ Episcopal Church 

Charlotte, NC 

August 5th Dr. L. Gregory Jones Former Dean, Duke Divinity School 

Durham, NC 

August 12th Rev. Edward A. Schroder Rector, Amelia Plantation Chapel 

Amelia Island, FL 

August 19th & 26th Dr. Robert T. Baggott Senior Minister, Community Church of Vero Beach 

Vero Beach, FL 

September 2nd Dr. Richard Cromie President, Desert Ministries 

Matthews, NC

Club History 

Early History of Alleghany County By Aurelia Eller 

Several Roaring Gap Club members have asked me about the Club’s early history: who were 

the first members, which were the first houses? In all my answers, I refer to the little green 

book, “Roaring Gap,” that was first written in 1976 and has had two subsequent printings, the 

last in 2010, written by Mrs. Henry Noel and by Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Wilson. I urge you to buy and 

read one of these books that are available at the front desk; it has almost all the answers! 

Roaring Gap is located in the southeast corner of Alleghany County, near the boundaries of Wilkes and Surry Counties, and is 

at an elevation of approximately 3,000 feet (some records say a little more, others a little less!) in the Blue Ridge Mountains of 

North Carolina. My brother Howard Gray used to say that the road from the present Post Office to Bernard Gray’s house marks 

the Eastern Continental Divide. Rain falling on the east of this ridge finds its way to the Atlantic Ocean; rain falling on the west 

side of the ridge flows to the Gulf of Mexico. 

Absolom and Agnes Smith, ancestors of the Smith families of Roaring Gap (including “Miss Alice” Smith, whose house sat above 

the fifteenth tee and who kept her butter and cool foods in the spring house near the creek at the bottom of the fifteenth hole) are 

believed to have been the first settlers of Roaring Gap in the late 1700’s. 

In 1775 Absolom Smith decided to leave England and come to America. Unable to pay his passage over, Absolom sold himself 

in bondage to a Mr. Maynard, a rich planter in Virginia, and became a “redemptioner.” He planned to work his seven years 

and then set out for himself in the new world. However, before his seven years were up, Absolom fell in love with the planter’s 

daughter. Knowing that Mr. Maynard would never agree to such a marriage, the couple eloped to take refuge in the North 

Carolina Mountains. They stole a horse from the planter and took with them an old Negro servant who had been with Agnes 

for many years. Arriving near the Yadkin River, they were chased by a band of Indians, and escaped by diving into the river 

and swimming across. Absolom went first, leading the horse; Agnes rode on the horse’s back. The Negro servant, who could not 

swim, clung desperately to the horse’s tail; the Indians were amazed and let them go. After a long journey, they arrived on the 

mountain too, and Absolom built their cabin (not far from the Leinbach cottage.) 

Almost a hundred years later, Hugh Gwyn Chatham was riding horseback through the mountains to buy wool for the Chatham 

Manufacturing Company in Elkin, when he came upon a beautiful mountain top with a meadow, pasture land, an orchard, and a 

few houses (including “Miss Alice’s.”) Hugh wanted his friends to see the land’s potential, and the Roaring Gap Summer Resort 

Company was organized prior to 1893. A hotel was built, and opened in 1894. The hotel had about 30 rooms and early summer 

guests included the Blair, Fries, Galloway, Gray, Reynolds, and Vogler families. 

Which of the present cottages at Roaring Gap is the oldest? Some think that the Wolf cottage is the oldest, built by John Ross, 

a descendant of the early Smith family, in 1887. Four early houses built around 1893 are shown in a picture taken from the old 

hotel; the one by Gilvin Roth (now the Lowry cottage), Hugh Gwyn Chatham’s (now owned by Mac McMichael), Alex Chatham’s 

(now the John Chatham’s) and T.J. Lilliard’s (now torn down.) Other early cottages include Alex Smith’s (built on the site of 

Barbara Chatham’s cottage; it was later moved and enlarged by Albert Butler, Sr., and is now part of Jim Eller’s cottage); W.T. 

Vogler’s (later torn down and D. Ray Henley’s house is on its site); and Henry E. Fries’ cottage (now owned by Ann Gorrell.) 

The mountaineers had long called the area “Roaring Gap,” because of the tremendous roar the wind makes as it passes through 

the two principal peaks of the mountain. 

An early advertisement of the old hotel said “To see the sun rise in the morning, you have to look down! Mineral water on the 

grounds are equal to the best.” Rates were $2.00 per day; $10.00 per week; $25.00 per month; children and servants $15.00 per 

month. To get there: train to Elkin; then by carriage four hours up the mountain (only two hours back down). Drives up the 

mountain were much improved after the State Legislature decided to pave roads and U.S. 21 came over the mountain through 

Roaring Gap. 

When Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Reynolds started coming, they had the first plumbing on the mountain installed in their suite at the hotel. 

The mountain people had never seen a bath tub, and they came in droves to have a look. Another hotel resident was surprised in 

awakening to see other mountaineers staring through his window. Accustomed to waking at dawn, they were surprised to find 

hotel guests sleeping to late morning! 

The old wooden hotel burned in 1913. While others might have given up their dream, Hugh Gwyn Chatham did not. A new 

company, Roaring Gap Incorporated was formed in 1925 to begin a new and grander summer resort. 

In next month’s Chatter we’ll quote the little green book about the beginning of the Roaring Gap that we know now. 

Enjoy, 

– Aurelia 


Summer Rentals 2012 

There is still availability for rental homes and studios this summer, 

so if you have not made your reservations yet, please give Larry 

a call today to see what is available. Also, if you have guests who 

would like to rent, have them give him a call as well. Remember, 

they will need two letters of sponsorship which you may email 

to vanhoose@roaringgapclub.com. For more information on 

rentals, call Larry at 336-363-5004. 

Rental Policies: Non-member House and Studio Rental 

A non-member may not make any house or studio reservation 

until November 1 of the year prior to the one in which they wish 

to rent. No exceptions will be made. Members are asked not to 

call on behalf of a non-member before November 1st in order to 

hold a reservation for the non-member. 

A non-member who wishes to rent a house or studio must have 

two written letters of sponsorship sent to the Club from two 

members for the calendar year in which they wish to rent, prior 

to securing any reservations or dates. Written sponsorship letters 

may be emailed to the Club by the member. 

There will be a $50 per day Temporary Guest Membership fee 

for non-members (one fee per couple/family). An account will 

be set up in their name which they will be able to use during the 

rental period. 

Temporary Guest Memberships are available to an individual for 

only three years. This limit also applies to the rental of the studio 

units and entitles the non-member to the use of Club facilities. 

Please be aware that securing a temporary membership account 

and/or renting for a short period of time regardless of the time 

of year, i.e. one or two nights, will count toward the three 

year limit. 

A full explanation of the rental policies is available at the front 

office of the Club. 

Studio Rentals 

Pets are not allowed in Club owned rental buildings. No exceptions. 

Deposit is due immediately upon receipt of the reservation 

confirmation letter. If deposit is not rendered within two weeks 

of receipt of confirmation letter, the rental will be released and 

returned to availability due to high demand. 

Cancellations: Notice of cancellation must be received 30 days 

prior to the date of arrival in order to receive a deposit refund. 

A processing fee of $25 will be deducted from all refunds, 

regardless of the reason for cancellation. Deposits on reservations 

made within 30 days of arrival are non-refundable. Guests and 

members leaving before the end of their reservation will be 

charged for the full commitment. 

House Rentals 

Pets are not allowed in member owned rental homes. No exceptions. 

Deposit is due upon receipt of the lease agreement. A security 

deposit of $500 for condominiums and $1,000 for houses will 

be held until after the lease agreement has ended. The security 

deposit will be held for such instances as damages, phone bills, 

etc., and will be returned at the approval of the home owner. 

Cancellations: Any refund of deposit is at the discretion of the 

home owner. 

Babcock, Bruce & Ann 3 Bedroom House 

Baldwin, Sandy & Beth 6 Bedroom House 

Bacon, Eve 3 Bedroom Condo 

Butler, Dianne 3 Bedroom House 

Butler, Stewart 4 Bedroom House 

Chatham, Fred 3 Bedroom House 

Ford, Jay & Lloyd 4 Bedroom House 

Frack, Bill 2 Bedroom Condo (A2) 

Gallaher, John 4 Bedroom House 

Gray, Jim & Beth 4 Bedroom House 

Gray, Lindsay & Katherine 3 Bedroom Condo (F3) 

Hart-Warner 6 Bedroom House 

Huber, Frances 6 Bedroom House 

Ives, Allen & Lynn 2 Bedroom Condo (B2) 

Kluttz, Bob & Acra 5 Bedroom House 

Lineberry, Al & Ginni 5 Bedroom House 

Mitchell, Guy & Kaci 6 Bedroom House w/GH 

Moore, Rob & Angel 5 Bedroom House 

Pitt, Joe & Amy 3 Bedroom House 

Reynolds, Charlotte 2 Bedroom Condo (G3) 

Roth, Bill & Cissie 4 Bedroom House 

Vestal, Sterling 6 Bedroom House 

Westervelt, Scott & Jo 4 Bedroom House 

Wilson, JD & Janie 3 Bedroom House 

Womble, Edie 5 Bedroom House + 

Note: Per Club Policy, a rental fee of 15% shall be payable 

to the club by the owner of any dwelling for the rental of 

a dwelling by a member or non-member.

Summer Rental Listings 

Name Property Check In Check Out Sponsors 

Brooks, Frank & Suzanne Moore House 5/25/12 9/7/12 Member (N/A) 

Hopkins, Rick & Kelly Womble House 6/24/12 7/8/12 Member (N/A) 

Eisenstadt, Mary Vaden Magnolia 6/29/12 7/1/12 Member (N/A) 

Haggin, Ben & Mary Wis Reynolds Condo 6/29/12 7/9/12 Member (N/A) 

Denherder, Caroline & Dave Kluttz House 6/29/12 7/15/12 Lyons Gray 

Pannill, Will & Susan Holly 1-4 6/30/12 7/1/12 Member (N/A) 

Kostmayer, Joy Azalea 2, 3, & 4 6/30/12 7/8/12 Member (N/A) 

Smith, Dean & Anne Carter Huber House 6/30/12 7/13/12 Kitty Garner & Marianna Sheridan 

Muhlner, Kristin & Greg Vestal House 6/30/12 7/15/12 Lyons Gray & Libby Kelly 

Dunnagan, Clay & Martha Jim Gray House 7/1/12 7/30/12 Member (N/A) 

Jones, Chris & Lucinda Baldwin House 7/2/12 7/9/12 Member (N/A) 

Parsell, Susi Stewart Butler House 7/2/12 7/30/12 Member (N/A) 

Davis, John & Terrie Laurel 7/3/12 7/8/12 Member (N/A) 

Russler, Dan & Libby Clematis 7/3/12 7/9/12 Member (N/A) 

Kerr, John & Susan Mitchell House 7/3/12 7/11/12 Member (N/A) 

Renuart, Melinda (Harry & Nancy Taylor) Holly #4 7/4/12 7/6/12 Member (N/A) 

Frack, Bill & Kristi Ives Condo 7/5/12 7/8/12 Member (N/A) 

Perfect Present Azalea #1 7/5/12 7/8/12 Vendor 

Kelly, Kevin (C. Reynolds) Holly 1 7/6/12 7/8/12 for C. Reynolds 

Darden, Bruce & Debbie Magnolia 7/6/12 7/8/12 Member (N/A) 

Roberts, Liza & Lee Westervelt House 7/6/12 7/15/12 Carmen Ames & Martha Dunnagan 

Oppenheimer, Annalee (C. Reynolds) Holly 4 7/7/12 7/8/12 for C. Reynolds 

Fitzhugh, John & Cassell Womble House 7/8/12 8/3/12 Member (N/A) 

Edwards, Frank Azalea 1-4 7/9/12 7/11/12 Member (N/A) 

Stephenson, Alan & Shannon Baldwin House 7/11/12 7/18/12 Henry Froelich & Lucy Chatham 

Eason, Steve & Kathi Laurel 7/11/12 7/18/12 Member (N/A) 

Pounders, Harold & Lynne Mitchell House 7/13/12 7/30/12 Elizabeth Huber & Bartlett Bassett 

Arpano, Matt & Courtnay Miracle House 7/13/12 7/30/12 Becky Pardue 

Stephenson, Alan & Shannon Magnolia 7/18/12 7/22/12 Henry Froelich & Lucy Chatham 

Fazekas, Courtney & Langhorne Franck House 7/19/12 8/2/12 Member (N/A) 

Vestal, Sterling Baldwin House 7/19/12 7/23/12 Member (N/A) 

Pappas, John & Catherine Laurel 7/20/12 7/22/12 Member (N/A) 

Vestal, Sterling Azalea 3 & 4 7/20/12 7/23/12 Member (N/A) 

Frack, Bill & Kristi Dianne Butler House 7/20/12 7/29/12 Member (N/A) 

Hare, Bryant & Vicki Pitt House 7/20/12 7/29/12 Doug Lee, Joyce Mattox, and Beth Duckett 

Satterfield, Bill & Vera Ford House 7/22/12 7/29/12 Bartlett Bassett and Elizabeth Huber 

Johnson, Din Clematis 7/22/12 8/15/12 Member (N/A) 

Refo, Patricia Magnolia 7/23/12 7/25/12 Page Woltz Meeting 

Guill, Ben & Cynthia Azalea #2 7/23/12 7/26/12 Page Woltz Meeting 

Fleming, James Holly 2 & 3 7/23/12 7/27/12 Page Woltz Meeting 

Brock, Charles & Mary Jane Laurel 7/24/12 7/25/12 Page Woltz Meeting 

Pearce, Pete & Caroline Magnolia 7/25/12 7/29/12 Member (N/A) 

Ostergard, Derek & Lilian Azalea 1-3, Holly, and Laurel 7/25/12 7/30/12 Vendor 

Eisenstadt, Mary Vaden Laurel and all of Holly 7/27/12 8/2/12 Member (N/A) 

Fuller, Will & Jennifer Chatham House 7/29/12 8/5/12 Bunky Henderson & Frank Edwards 

Nielsen, Claude & Kate Dianne Butler House 7/29/12 8/12/12 Member (N/A) 

Gray, Maggie & Gordon Magnolia 8/2/12 8/9/12 Member (N/A) 

Webster, Alf & Lee Azalea 3&4 8/3/12 8/5/12 Member (N/A) 

Bristow, Peter & Claire All of Holly and Laurel 8/3/12 8/5/12 Member (N/A) 

Ortmann, Palmar Mitchell House 8/4/12 8/11/12 Beth Baldwin & Dr. Amy Jordan 

Perfect Present Azalea #1 8/5/12 8/8/12 Vendor 

Lowe, Shena (& in-laws) Clematis 8/16/12 8/19/12 Unger Wedding 

Unger, Peter & Bethy Azalea 1-3, Holly, and Laurel 8/16/12 8/20/12 Member (N/A) 

Unger, Peter & Bethy Azalea #4 8/16/12 8/20/12 Member (N/A) 

Golkin, Donna Frack Condo 8/17/12 8/19/12 Unger Wedding 

Case, Jessica Holly #4 8/17/12 8/19/12 Unger Wedding 

Dewall, Raymond Magnolia 8/17/12 8/19/12 Unger Wedding 

Biggs, Robert & Janice Vestal House 8/17/12 8/20/12 Unger Wedding 

Palm, Randy & Sally Holly 1 and 2 (shared with Beers) 8/17/12 8/20/12 Unger Wedding 

Beers, Clyde & Donna Holly 2 and 3 (shared with Palm's) 8/17/12 8/20/12 Unger Wedding 

Darden, Bruce & Debbie Laurel 8/31/12 9/3/12 C. Reynolds 

Lee, Doug & Marsee Magnolia 9/6/12 9/9/12 Member (N/A) 

Athmann, Barbara Holly Studios 1-4 9/27/12 9/30/12 Franck Wedding 

Franck, John & Jane Various Studios for wedding 9/27/12 9/30/12 Member (N/A) 

Saxon, Brody & Ann Azalea #3 & #4 9/28/12 9/30/12 Franck Wedding 

Note: Tentative listings (contract not complete) may not be shown 


Special Event 

All members are invited to join us for the Roaring Gap Fund “Dutch Treat” Dinner on Wednesday, July 11 starting at 6:30 pm at 

the Graystone Inn. Day camp will be holding their own event so parents of young children can join us, too! We’ll have a delicious 

dinner and some live entertainment as well. This is a fundraiser to help continue our momentum in helping the lives of children, 

families and seniors in Alleghany County. We will be sending an invitation to each of you through Paperless Post -- please click 

“we’ll be there” when you receive it! (Note: we’ll also call or send a paper copy of the invitation to those without email.) 

UPDATE: We want to thank all of you who gave to the Roaring Gap Fund this year – and there were many of you. If you haven’t 

given -- and would like to, please email Joan Stone at info@roaringgapfund.org. You can find information and give online with 

a credit card through our brand new website: www.roaringgapfund.org. We’re very excited about what the Roaring Gap Fund 

was able to accomplish this year and we want to do more! 

Here’s what YOU helped accomplish in Alleghany County 

• You helped give $4,000 to provide heat for 20 families 

in Alleghany County. You also provided $1,680 for 

heaters for families who can now use them in the cold 

winter months. 

• You helped fill a “Food Closet” and provided food to be 

taken home by children who have nothing to eat during 

breaks and weekends from school (we gave $4,590.30 

and helped 364 kids who literally would go hungry if 

they did not have this program). 

• You provided shoes for children who did not have them! 

359 shoes were purchased for elementary students from 

three schools. The teachers identified the students and 

then WalMart helped pick out the shoes. ($547) 

• Medication Assistance Program – you helped pay 

for medication for low income seniors who were not 

covered by Medicare and who would not have been 

able to afford their medication. ($658) You also helped 

approximately 60 people by providing their medications 

for free, allowing them not to have to choose between 

having food or taking their medicine. ($1,000) 

• Scholarships- this year you helped three students to go 

to a traditional 4-year college or community college, 

through the Education Fund. ($3,000) 

• Cooling – this year you helped purchase fans for senior 

citizens to cool their homes. These seniors do not have 

air conditioning. ($2,000) 

• Dental Clinic – this year you helped by supporting a 

dental clinic which was held June 15 and provided 

dental care for 444 people -- children, adults and seniors 

who otherwise would not have dental care. 

• Thanks to your generosity, two students received Will 

Froelich Scholarships – 

» Adam Robert Gambill ($1,000) -- Community 

Technical College 

» Madison Shay Hodges ($1,000) -- Emory & Henry 

College 

You can see that these funds are making a big difference 

in the lives of folks in Alleghany County. And they are so 

thankful for what we’re doing. If you’d like more information, 

please contact Joan Stone or any of the other Board Members 

who are helping with the Roaring Gap Fund this year: Ellen 

Bassett, Pat Bassett, Terrie Davis and Guy Mitchell. This 

fund is administered by the Winston-Salem Foundation. 

Hope to see you on Wednesday, July 11th!

2012 Summer Chatter - Roaring Gap Club

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