New Bern Golf & Country Club National League of Junior Cotillion Participants learn respect, etiquette and manners at NBGCC. Elizabeth Throckmorton, Director of the New Bern Chapter of Junior Cotillion, is enjoying her first year directing her students. In This Issue Clubhouse News pages 1-2 Dining & Events page 3-4 Tennis News pages 5 Golf News pages 6-9 Calendar page 10 Drink of the Month Mint Chocolate Kiss Cocktail $7.50 Chef s #0295 Thursday, February 16th at 6:30pm $10 per person. Make your own team of up to 6 people. Table Limited to the first 10 teams to call. Food and beverages are a la carte. Call the Club at 252.637.4061 to reserve a spot for your team What better way to show your love, than heart shaped pancakes at the Club? Heart shaped pancakes will be available for breakfast on Saturday, February 4th & 11th from 7am-10am PAGE 1
FROM THE MANAGER, PATRICK DILL Clubhouse News Now that it is getting close to summer time, the dates for the upcoming summer camps are listed in this newsletter. Signup for the golf and tennis camps take place in the pro shops and signup for the pool camp will be available, with the lifeguards, when the pool opens. The work in the Fitness Center is now complete and the new lighting on the tree line of the main entrance will be finished soon as well. On Saturday, February 11, 2017 we will be having our Valentine s Sweetheart dinner for those who wish to have a nice romantic dinner with their significant other. We will have Mr. Larry Cotton playing the piano during the Valentine s dinner. Since we had such wonderful responses for Trivia Night in November, we will have it again in February and March, leading up to April when we start our live music on Thursday nights. We will also have Chris Izzo from Mutual Distributors conducting a gourmet wine dinner. Make sure to check the newsletter for upcoming dates. So start making plans for our busy Thursday nights at NBGCC. REMINDERS: Shirt tails shall be tucked in at all times while playing golf. When parking, please do not park at the end of parking lot rows as it makes it difficult for cars that are properly parked to back out of their spot. Smokers - please respect the appearance of Club property by disposing of cigarette and cigar butts in an ashtray. Walkers please do not use the course for any non-golf purposes, such as walking, jogging, biking and the like between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00pm. Hidden Number In the newsletter is a hidden number. If you find your number hidden in the newsletter, you will receive two dinner entrees of your choice this month, excluding any beverages, gratuity and sales tax. In Memoriam Walter Paramore January 20, 2017 Our deepest condolences to Bettye Paramore and Family Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 6:30-7am Tuesdays & Thurs. & Fridays - 5:50-6:20am NBGCC Ballroom Program includes: 30 Minute FAT LOSS Workout Combines weights & cardio for a fat burning blast that lasts hours after the workout Full-body workouts, including targeted CORE TRAINING Workouts are tailored to your fitness level Register online to reserve your spot today: http://beyondfitphysiques.com/bikini-boot-camp/ or email bikinibootcamp@beyondfitphysiques.com Suggestions are always welcome. Please send an email to suggestions@nbgcc.com. PAGE 2
Dining & Events Valentine s Sweetheart Dinner Saturday, February 11th Dinner 6-8:30 pm Music provided by Larry Cotton Entrées Choice of She Crab Soup with Sherry Crème Fraîche, House Salad or Caesar Salad Dry Aged Prime Rib of Beef Cippolini Onions and Cabernet Franc Demi Glaze 28 Grilled North Carolina Swordfish Fillet and Warm Shrimp Salad Meyer Lemon Cream 27 Seared Ashley Farms Chicken Breast Raspberry Merlot Sauce and Garlic Cream 24 Loch Duart Scottish Salmon Fillet Pork Belly Confit and Fresh Corn Succotash 25 Cast Iron Seared Angus Beef Filet Baby Portobello Demi 27 Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream 5 Desserts Blueberry Peach Crostata Brown Butter Blueberry Ice Cream 6 Mexican Chocolate Cake Cinnamon Icing and Salted Caramel Mousse 6 PAGE 3
Dining & Events Duplicate Bridge Winners of the January: 1st Place Doris Norton & Gail Tilley 2nd Place (Tie) Dee Hammond & Kay Jernigan Mary Monte & Julia Hudson The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 21st at 10am. If you are interested in playing please call Loyce Moore at Presented by Mutual Distributors Friday, February 24th ~ 7pm $55++ person Scala Dei Priorat Poached Lobster and Pumpkin Seed Baby Greens Salad Butter Poached Lobster, Candied Pumpkin Seeds, Pickled Fennel, Drunken Raisins and Yuzu Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette Vina Zaco Albarino Truffled Gnocchi Black Truffle Gnocchi, Taleggio Cream, Salty Carmel Roasted Figs, Baby Beets and Turnips Vina Zaco Tempranillo Strawberry Basil Tempranillo Sorbet Candied Oranges and Tomato Baked Meringue Riojanus Puerta Vieja Crianza Braised Carolina Bison Short Ribs Tomato and Fava Bean Stew, Morel Mushroom Spaetzle. Guanciale and Brussels Sprouts Anna De Codorniu Dulce Cava Pepsi and Peanuts Lava Cake Peanut Butter Cake, Chocolate Center, Candied Peanuts, Pepsi Infused Cream Family Night Dinner Buffet Thursday, February 9th - 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Julienne Iceberg Lettuce, Spinach and Radicchio, Red Onions, Mushrooms, Chopped Green Olives, Bacon, Eggs, Croutons, Bleu Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes and Crispy Fried Onions Chicken and Rice Soup Yeast Rolls and Cheddar Chive Cornbread Muffins Slow Roasted Sirloin Tip with Onion Gravy Southern Fried Chicken - Blackened Catfish with Tomato Jus Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Gravy - Mac and Cheese Corn Succotash - Collard Greens Peanut Butter Pie - Blueberry Pie - Warm Dutch Apple Cobbler Vanilla Ice Cream and Assorted Toppings $16.95++ Adults - $10.95++ Kids (5 to 12 years) Reservations Required - Casual Attire PAGE 4
TENNIS REPORT, BILL JONES We have finally gotten to the most unpredictable month of our year and we are just hoping for mild temperatures and warmer weather. This is where you want to think about getting ready for the upcoming USTA league season and it looks like we will have multiple teams battling for a league title. We wish all our members the best of success as we move into the spring time, hopefully soon. Tennis News Member of the Month This is one of the most beloved members at NBGCC. She s been a competitive tennis player most of her life. She never fails to have a nice word or a smile. She has an incredible sense of humor and is always willing to give a hand to her friends. Her kind gestures are too numerous to count. We are lucky to have her here, even if it is for only half the year, as she spends summers in the western mountains of North Carolina. Can you guess who she is? Her first name is what you use to start your car? It is none other than Mrs. Kee Sloan. Thank you Kee, we all love to see you out on the courts and are so lucky to have you as a member. Kee, I hope as I personally age that I am able to play tennis as well as you do with such dignity and humility. Junior Tennis After School Program The after school program is still going on weekly (weather permitting) and we hope now that some other sports are wrapping up, you will have a chance to get your kids into our program. It runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7pm. If you would like to find out more please give us a call or email us at: bjones@nbgcc.com or hsumner@nbgcc.com we hope to see everyone back soon Directors Tip of the Month What is a good pre-match meal? This is usually done at least 2 hours before your scheduled match. Start with less sugar - it only fades away once you are in competition. Eat more carbohydrates for your body to pull energy from. Hydrate your body the night before; water is best. Have a snack available in your bag in case your energy drops during a long multiple hour match. If you think you need sugar for energy, use natural fruit to help out. Things to avoid: coffee and soft drinks - they actually dehydrate you. Acidic fruits like oranges or grapefruits are rough on your stomach and too much of one thing will weigh you down. Only take small bites and let your body digest to maximize your body s potential. Tennis Courts Reservation Policy With the Tennis Pro Shop being closed on Mondays, we will leave a reservation sheet at the courts for members to reserve courts when the Tennis Pro Shop is closed. We will keep the same policy in place, allowing you to reserve a court 7 days in advance. We only ask that you adhere to the hour and a half play time frame. If there is not a reservation after yours, please by all means, stay and play as long as you would like. We hope that will work and if you have any questions or comments please email me at: bjones@nbgcc.com. Thank you and we look forward to having busy courts this spring PAGE 5
Golf News STAR PERFORMER Congratulations to Barbara Harwood Old man winter finally gave the ladies a break and Barbra took home the top prize for the LGA Ace of Aces for 2016 LGA News Ace of Aces for 2016 and Ace for January 2017 Barbara Harwood Other winners for the Ace for January Tournament are: 1st Gross - Jane Manning 2nd Gross - Maggie Bagg 1st Net - Barbara Harwood 2nd Net - Gloria Gustafson Low Putts - Dana Crayton Chip-Ins - Sandy Moser on #17 Gloria Gustafson on #14 Birdies - Rita Sears on #3 Attention New Members If you would like to receive weekly emails about what s going on with the golf course, please send an email to alanferebee@gmail.com and I will be more than happy to add you to our list. UPCOMING EVENTS MGA Superbowl Superball Saturday, February 4 th Entry Fee $50 and includes one spot on the Superbowl Board that could be worth $1,000.00 Breakfast at 9am Shotgun Start at 10am MGA Spring Schamble Saturday, March 4 th MGA Spring 2 Man Saturday, April 1 st PAGE 6
Golf News HOLE IN ONE CLUB - 2017 We will be doing the Hole N One club again this year. If you were signed up in 2016 you will automatically be signed up for 2017. Dr. Drew Grice was the only winner in 2016 Here is how the club works. You are committing to the entire 2017 year, now through December 31 st. Every time someone in the Hole N One club makes an ACE here at NBGCC, everyone in the Hole N One club will be charged $5 to their club account. The person who had the ACE will receive the amount charged to the entire Hole N One club on his or her account. Example: 200 people in the Hole N One club. Someone makes an ACE, that person would receive $1,000 on their account. Rules are simple: 1. The ACE must be made at NBGCC 2. The ACE must be witnessed by someone 3. You are committing to the calendar year, unless you leave NBGCC COMING SOON: The new Callaway EPIC driver Stop by and check out the driver that s all the BUZZZ Demos will be available. The new ProV1 and ProV1X will be launching February 1 st. The performance difference is amazing 2017 Buyers Club If you are currently in the Buyers Club you will be signed up for the 2017 Buyers Club. The price will remain the same at $150.00 for the year. $75 in January & $75 in August will be billed to your account. If you wish not to be on the 2017 list just let the Golf Shop know. Joining the Buyers Club guarantees you the best price on all of your golf purchases. Cost plus 10% This also makes a great gift for that hard to shop for person in the family and it s the gift he or she will use all year long Give the Pro Shop a call if you have any questions PAGE 7
Golf News 2017 NBGCC Tournament Schedule January 19 th Thursday MGA Annual Meeting (6pm) February 4 th Saturday Superbowl Superball (Sears Cup) March 4 th Saturday MGA Spring Scramble (Sears Cup) March 23 rd Thursday Guy Peterson Memorial Tour April 1 st Saturday MGA 2 Man (Sears Cup) April 8 th Saturday Match Play Begins (Sears Cup) April 26 th -28 th Wed.-Fri. 49 th Lib Bryan Ladies Invitational May 4 th Thursday Together4 Tanner Tournament May 20 th & 21 st Sat. & Sun. Dogwood 2 Man Invitational (Sears Cup) May 23 rd & 25 th Tues & Thurs LGA Member-Member June 15 th -17 th Thu.-Sat. Men s Member-Guest (Sears Cup) June 20 th & 22 nd Tues. & Thurs. LGA Club Championship July 7 th, 8 th & 9 th Fri-Sun. Couples Summer Classic July 22 nd & 23 rd Sat. & Sun. Couples Club Championship July 29 th Saturday MGA Summer Schamble (Sears Cup) August 22 nd & 24 th Tues. & Thurs. LGA Presidents Cup September 9 th & 10 th Sat. & Sun. MGA Member-Member (Sears Cup) September 14 th Thursday Monarch Dreams Tour October 7 th & 8 th Sat. & Sun. Men s Club Championship (Sears Cup) October 20 th Friday Craven Cancer Classic October 31 st Tuesday LGA Member-Guest November 2 nd Thursday NBGCC Southland Electrical Pro-Am November 11 th Saturday MGA 2 Man (Sears Cup) December 2 nd Saturday MGA Holiday Schamble (Sears Cup) December 2 nd Saturday Pro Shop Christmas Party (6-9pm) Couples Twilight Dates: TBD Tennis/Golf/Swim Camp Dates: Camp Barnacle Dates: June 26th-29th June 19th-22nd July 24th-28th July 17th-20th August 14th-17th August 7th-10th Cost $135.00 per session Monday through Thursday from 9am to 2pm Cost includes: Lunch each day, snacks and a camp gift Maximum will be 40 kids ages 7 and up PAGE 8
Golf News 2017 MGA CUP The MGA would like to thank Keith Chappell for his support of the SEARS Cup. Six SEARS Cup Events: 1. MGA Superbowl Superball - February 4 th 2. MGA Spring Schamble March 4 th 3. MGA Match Play April 8 th 4. MGA Summer Schamble July 29 th 5. MGA Member-Member Sept. 9 th & 10 th 6. MGA Holiday Schamble December 2 nd Points per each Sears Cup Events: 1 st 2000 2 nd 1600 3 rd 1200 4 th 1000 5 th 800 6 th 750 7 th 700 8 th 650 9 th 600 10 th - 550 500 points will be awarded for participating Closest to the pin winners 100 points 1,000 pt. bonus for playing in all 6 events Bonus Participation Points Events: MGA Annual Meeting (250 pts.) January 19 th Men s Member-Guest (500 pts.) June 15 th -17 th MGA Spring 2 Man (750 pts.) April 1 st Dogwood 2 Man Invitational (500 pts.) May 20 th & 21 st Men s Club Championships (1,500 pts.) October 7 th & 8 th MGA Fall 2 Man (750 pts.) November 11 th 2016 MGA Most Improved Golfer Larry Moser Men s Golf Association dues are now due for the 2017 season. The $30.00 fee has been applied to your January Bill. If you wish not to join the MGA for 2017, please contact the business office. Thank You Why should you join the Men s Golf Association? Here are just a few reasons why you should: The Men s Golf Association sponsors numerous golf events throughout the year, as well as, supporting all events played at NBGCC. Participating in these events supports your Club, lets you meet new people, helps to grow the game of golf and is just a lot of fun. The MGA supports the future of the game of golf and NBGCC. The MGA supports Junior Golf Your MGA sponsors the New Bern Junior Golf Team and clinics, as well as, purchasing trophies and gifts for our Junior Program. There could be no better reason to join the MGA The MGA supports our golf course and the golf course maintenance staff. Your golf course maintenance staff works extremely hard to give you an excellent golf course. The MGA gives back to the guys that work so hard through meals and donations throughout the year. The MGA has a handicap committee to oversee fair play. Join your Men s Golf Association PAGE 9
NBGCC February 2017 Event Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Prime Rib 6pm-9pm Piano in MDR 2 3 Soup/Salad Bar 11:30-3pm 4 Breakfast - MDR 7am - 10 am MDR, Bar & CDR CLOSED 5 Snack Bar B fast 8am-11am Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm 6 Clubhouse Closed Business Office Open 7 MDR & CDR CLOSED Bar open until 8pm with food from Snack Bar 8 Prime Rib 6pm-9pm Piano in MDR 9 Family Night Buffet see page 4 10 Soup/Salad Bar 11:30-3pm MDR CLOSED 11 Breakfast - MDR 7am - 10 am Valentine Dinner see page 3 12 Snack Bar B fast 8am-11am Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm 13 Clubhouse Closed Business Office Open 14 MDR & CDR CLOSED Bar open until 8pm with food from Snack Bar 15 Prime Rib 6pm-9pm Piano in MDR 16 Trivia Night see page 1 17 Soup/Salad Bar 11:30-3pm 18 Breakfast - MDR 7am - 10 am 19 Snack Bar B fast 8am-11am Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm 20 Clubhouse Closed Business Office Open 21 MDR & CDR CLOSED Bar open until 8pm with food from Snack Bar 22 Prime Rib 6pm-9pm Piano in MDR 23 24 Wine Dinner see page 4 25 Breakfast - MDR 7am - 10 am 26 Snack Bar B fast 8am-11am Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm 27 Clubhouse Closed Business Office Open 28 MDR & CDR CLOSED Bar open until 8pm with food from Snack Bar March 1 Prime Rib 6pm-9pm Piano in MDR March 2 March 3 Soup/Salad Bar 11:30-3pm March 4 Breakfast - MDR 7am - 10 am PAGE 10
New Bern Golf & Country Club Mission Statement The purpose of New Bern Golf & Country Club is to provide a place where members and their guests enjoy fine dining and exceptional recreational amenities, creating treasured friendships and unforgettable memories. Hours of Operation Main Dining Room Tues - Fri Lunch 11:30am-2:00pm Wed - Sat Dinner 6:00pm-9:00pm Fri - Sat Dinner 6:00pm-9:00pm Sunday Brunch 11:30am-1:30pm Main Bar (Beverages) Tues - Thurs 11:30am-9:00pm Fri - Sat 11:30am-10:00pm Sunday Noon-4:00pm Snack Bar Tuesday 8:00am-8:00pm Wed - Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm Casual Dining/Main Bar (Food Service) Tues - Sat Lunch 11:30am-3:00pm Wed - Sat Dinner 6:00pm-9:00pm Arey Grady President Walt Crayton Vice President/Membership Al Nichols Treasurer Sharon Overholt Secretary Chris Hoveland Food & Beverage/Fitness Billy Faulkenberry Golf Pro Shop /Long-Term Planning Craig Holton Tennis Patrick Bryant Golf Course Jimmy Cayton Building & Grounds/Pool Golf Shop: 637-2413 Golf Course: 637-4211 Pool/Fitness: 637-6433 Tennis Shop: 637-6201 Clubhouse: 637-4061 Snack Bar: 637-4015 Website: www.nbgcc.com NBGCC Board of Directors Management Staff Patrick Dill, Club Manager Theresa Mueller, Controller Christopher Richardson, Executive Chef Todd Holt, Course Superintendent, GCSAA Alan Ferebee, Golf Professional, PGA Kevin Moore, Assistant Golf Professional Bill Jones, Director of Tennis Hank Sumner, Assistant Director of Tennis Matt Reid, Pool Manager PAGE 11