HOT OFF THE GRILL MENU - Rolling Hills Country Club

Where Union County Comes to Play
Volume 19/Issue 6
Newsletter
June 2016
Saturday Night Dining
Saturday, June 25th
6:00pm-9:00pm
HOT OFF THE GRILL MENU
Your Choice of Ribeye Steak, Strip Loin,
Half Rack of Ribs, Chicken and Swordfish
Live Music by Tony Fisher
No Menu Service. Snack Bar Open until 8pm
Reservations are Required for this Popular Event. We will take reservations for
15 people per half hour. Also, we will take reservations for the patio that evening.
Please let us know if you would like to sit inside or on the patio.
704-289-4561
FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH
SUNDAY, JUNE 19th
11:30AM-1:30PM
$15.50++ Adult and $8.50++ Children (Ages 6-12)
Children 5 and younger are Free
Featuring Carved Prime Rib
RESERVATIONS REQUESTED. 704-289-4561
Manager’s Corner
RHCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jesse Milliken
PRESIDENT
Mitchell Rowell
VICE PRESIDENT
Dutch Hardison
TREASURER
Zac Cohen
SECRETARY
Mitchell Rowell and Jimmy Norwood
GREENS COMMITTEE
Matthew Mills and Jimmy Norwood
TENNIS COMMITTEE
Zac Cohen and Matthew Belk
HOUSE COMMITTEE
Matthew Belk and Jesse Milliken
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Vann Dowless and John Shumar
GOLF COMMITTEE
Randy Adcock
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Dutch Hardison and Jesse Milliken
FINANCE COMMITTEE
STAFF
Darren Berkman, CCM
DBerkman@RollingHillsCountryClub.org
GENERAL MANAGER
Anita Hoskins
AHoskins@RollingHillsCountryClub.org
CLUBHOUSE MANAGER
Greg McDanel, CGCS
GMcdanel@RollingHillsCountryClub.org
GREENS SUPERINTENDENT
Jeff Avant, PGA Professional
JAvant@RollingHillsCountryClub.org
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Mark Sitzer
MSitzer@RollingHillsCountryClub.org
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Lindsay Kocis
LKocis@RollingHillsCountryClub.org
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR
Debbie Laney
Dlaney@RollingHillsCountryClub.org
CONTROLLER/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Francis DiMenna
Tennis@RollingHillsCountryClub.org
TENNIS DIRECTOR
Sharon Kilts
SKingKilts@RollingHillsCountryClub.org
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Daniel Habicht
DHabicht@RollingHillsCountryClub.org
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
Dawn Ferro
DFerro@RollingHillsCountryClub.org
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Office Number: 704-289-4561
Pro Shop: 704-283-8201
Greens Maintenance: 704-283-8613
Dear RHCC Members,
What a great Memorial Day weekend we had here at the Club. The
weather was beautiful, the pool water was a little chilly for the adults, but not the
children. The weekend finished with a fun filled day of activities and gathering
with friends. Thank you to everyone that joined us, and I look forward to a great
summer.
The pool will be open with modified hours for the next two weeks. Hours
are posted at the pool, in the newsletter and on the website. AquaTech will be back
to manage the pool this summer. Kaitlyn Bochicchio is our pool manager, and she
and her team have worked diligently to get the pool ready for the season. Daniel,
Sonta and Frank have worked on all other areas inside the pool, and Greg and his
team have put the final touches on all the landscaping inside and outside of the
pool. I would like to thank everyone involved for preparing the pool for the
upcoming season.
Starting May 28th the Snack Bar & Lounge will stay open until 8:00pm on
Saturday and Sunday. The Snack Bar will be open from 11:00am – 3:00pm on
Mondays starting June 13th.
I am proud to announce that our Junior Tennis Team finished with a 7-1
record. Our team consisted of 9 & 10 year olds competing in the 12 and under
bracket. They just missed playing in the state finals based on a tiebreaker.
Congratulations to those who participated on the team, and what a great job
Francis has done with the junior program! Twilight Tennis is scheduled for June
3rd. The cost is $10 per player, and light hors d’ oeuvres will be provided. Contact
Francis to sign up as this is always a fun evening of playing tennis and socializing.
Spence Golf will be finishing their portion of the project in the next few
weeks. Once all the greens have been graded to the final grid plans, the next phase
will be completed by New Life Turf. John Brown and his team will start to sprig
the greens with TifEagle Bermuda which will take two days to complete. The grass
will take approximately 10-12 weeks to fully grow in depending on weather. We
are still on target to open the beginning of September barring any setbacks.
Temporary greens will be ready by the first week of July. Greg and his team will
continue to work on other projects during this time.
Christa Whaley has been part of the wait staff team for the past two years.
Christa will be leaving the Club and pursuing her career as a nurse. I want to thank
her for her work over the past two years, and wish her the best in her future
endeavors.
June kicks off with Music on the Patio on June 3rd. This is always a
popular evening so call Dawn to make your reservation. Southern Cooking is
our monthly theme buffet on June 8th. On June 9th Janis from Mutual Distributors
will be here featuring four Robert Mondavi wines. Mondavi is celebrating their
50 year anniversary, and they have released a very special Bordeaux blend named
Maestro. Please join us to taste this very special wine. Reservations are required
to attend. Bring Dad to the Club for Father’s Day Brunch on June 19th. June
23rd brings back a very popular Ladies Night theme with Chanel and Her
Love of Pearls. We will be offering the “Hot off The Grill” menu on Saturday
June 25th. This menu will feature steaks, chicken, ribs and fish to order, and
prepared on the grill outside. Tony Fisher will be here that evening playing all your
favorites. Reservations are required for this evening so we can plan accordingly.
The month will close out with the Annual Meeting on June 29th at 6:00pm in the
ballroom. Please let us know if you plan on attending this meeting.
Every Thursday night in June we will be offering a Pasta Bar in addition
to the a la carte menu. The pasta bar will include a choice of salad or soup, garlic
bread and pasta made to order with an array of toppings and proteins to
accompany your pasta.
Thank you for your continued support of the Club.
Sincerely,
Darren Berkman, CCM
General Manager
704-289-4561
RHCC Book Club
Thursday, June 2nd at 6:00pm
The RHCC book club meets at 6pm on the first Thursday of the
month to discuss that month’s book and enjoy each other’s
company. Please join us on June 2nd when we will be
discussing Euphoria by Lily King.
THERE WILL NOT BE A BOOK CLUB MEETING IN JULY
Our book for August will be Down River by John Hart. Adam
Chase has spent the last five years in New York City trying to
erase his worst memories and the scorn and abandonment of his
family. Then a phone call from his best friend awakens in him a
torrent of emotion and pain. Having left North Carolina and its
red soil for good, he never thought returning would be easy, and
being remembered as a murderer doesn't help much. Within
this small Southern town, John Hart explores the lengths to
which people will go for money, family, and pure greed - and
whether or not forgiveness is ever attainable.
For more information contact Sandy Kahrau at
sk125@carolina.rr.com. New members are always welcome!!
HOME COOKING
Upcoming Events
Music on the Patio
Friday, June 3rd
7pm-10pm
Music provided by
R.J. ADAMS
Also Featuring our Prime Rib Special.
704-289-4561 ext 221 for reservations.
Annual
Membership
Meeting
Wednesday, June 8th
6:00pm-9:00pm
Wednesday, June 29th
Salad Bar, Sweet Ketchup Glazed Meatloaf,
Salt & Pepper Fried Catfish,
RHCC Fried Chicken, Baked Mac-n-Cheese,
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy,
Slow Simmered Collards, Southern Style
Green Beans, Cornbread,
Coleslaw and Banana Pudding.
Meeting will
begin at 6:00pm
$15.50++ for Adults,
$8.50++ for Children 6-12
Children 5 and younger are free
No Menu Service. Snack Bar Open until 8pm
Call for reservations at 704-289-4561 ext 221
Special:
Buy One Wednesday Night
Buffet and get the Second
50% off.
RESERVATIONS REQUESTED
704-289-4561
Clubhouse News
Pool Hours
June 1st-3rd—4pm-8pm
June 4th-June 5th -10am-8pm
June 6th-June 10th - 4pm-8pm
POOL CLOSED JUNE 7th
Full Time begins June 11th
Monday-Friday 11:00am-8:00pm
Saturday-Sunday
10:00am-8:00pm
Kids Sports
Camp
July 26th-29th
9:00am-2:00pm
Full day of golf, tennis,
swimming, movies, crafts
and lunch for ages 5 and up.
Bring your golf clubs and
tennis racquets. If you do not
have any, don’t worry we
will supply them. Also be sure
to bring your swim wear, towel
and sunscreen!
$150 for one child/ $275 for two
children/$375 for three children
Call for reservations
at 704-289-4561.
REMINDER:
When coming into the
Clubhouse from the pool
area, you must wear a cover
up and shoes to enter into
the Snack Bar.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
DION AND JENNIFER BARRETT
HOWARD AND RAGAN HEDA
PAT KENNEDY
DAVID AND ASHTON ROGERS
MICHAEL AND AMANDA WATKINS
GREG AND SHANNON WILLIAMS
Ryan Fitzgerald
Son of John and Darlene Fitzgerald
Graduating from Charlotte
Catholic High School
Attending Greensboro College in the fall.
Majoring in Business
He will be playing golf for Greensboro College.
Ryan was the 2015 RHCC Jr Club Champion.
Heather Ashley Helms
Brett Matthew Mills
Son of Matthew and Tiffany Mills
Graduating from Central Academy
School of Technology and Arts.
Attending the University of North
Carolina-Charlotte this fall.
Accepted into the School of Architecture
Majoring in Architecture
Allison Helms
Daughter of Alex and Sandy Helms
Daughter of Chris and Julie Helms
Graduated from Piedmont High School
Graduating from Porter Ridge High School
Attending University of Tennessee in the fall,
Majoring in Psychology
Attending UNC-Wilmington in the fall
Majoring in Nursing
Julia Dowless
Daughter of Vann and Penny Dowless
Lexy Milliken
Daughter of Jesse and Denise Milliken
Graduating from Piedmont High School
Graduating from Piedmont High School
Attending CPCC in the fall and
UNC-Charlotte in the fall of 2017
Anna Geneva Hottle
Attending UNC Chapel Hill in the fall
Majoring in Exercise Science
Alexander William Newsome
Son of Craig and Sylvia Newsome
Daughter of Rob and Renee Hottle
Graduating from Piedmont High School
Attending UNC - Chapel Hill in the fall
Majoring in Political Science
National Honor Society
National Honor Society of the Dance Arts
Graduated from the University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Majors: Global Supply Chain Operations
Management , Marketing Management,
Minor in Entrepreneurship
704-289-4561
Upcoming Events
PASTA NIGHT
Thursday Nights
in the Lounge
The pasta bar will include a choice of
salad or soup, garlic bread and pasta
made to order with an array of toppings
and proteins to accompany your pasta.
Kimberly Hecht
Daughter of Lloyd and Wanda Hecht
$11.95++
Graduating from UNC Charlotte
Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Pasta Night
Penne, Bowtie, Spaghetti
Kimberly will be pursuing her CPA this summer.
She is currently employed at Hendrick Automotive
Group Corp office accounting in Charlotte.
Alfredo Sauce, Bolognese Sauce
Marinara Sauce, Pesto
Grilled Chicken, Danish Shrimp,
Sweet Italian Sausage
Zucchini, Squash, Mushrooms, Tomato,
Onions, Peppers, Broccoli, Black Olives,
Artichoke Hearts, Sundried Tomato
Ivana Klug-Price
Daughter of Michael Klug and Patti Price
Graduating from Grace Academy in Matthews.
Attending Columbia College Chicago
Pursuing her BFA in Screenwriting.
She was just named one of the top twelve filmmakers
in North and South Carolina by the Carolina Film
Community (the youngest by about 20 years).
Rolling Hills CC Dress Code
Appropriate casual outerwear attire is required at all times
and in all places on Club property. In addition, there are no hats
allowed in the Fairway Room. Appropriate denim (no holes or rips)
and shorts (no athletic) are allowed in the Fairway Dining Room.
Appropriate attire must be worn in the Snack Bar/Grill area
at all times. No tank tops or sleeveless shirts (for men) are permitted
anywhere in the Club or the patio. Shoes are to be worn at all times
when in the Club or on the patio.
704-289-4561
July 4th Celebration
INDEPENDENCE
DAY
Pool Open from 10:00am-8:00pm
Clubhouse News
Drink Feature
Spiked Arnold Palmer
Iced Tea, Lemonade, and Vodka
$4.75 ++
Cookout Buffet
12:00pm-3:00pm
Pulled Pork BBQ, Fried Chicken
Drumsticks, Grilled Hot Dogs, Corn on
the Cob, Steak Fries, Watermelon,
Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, Cookies and
Banana Pudding
Music by Split Second
Sound at the Pool
12:00pm-4:00pm
$14.50++ Adults,
$8.95++ Children (5-12),
Children 4 and younger are free
Snack Bar and Pool Open until 8pm
704-289-4561
Snack Bar Feature
Jack and Blue Burger
Your Choice of Side
$8.00++
Golf
704-283-8201
During the renovation the Golf Pro
Shop is still open. 8am—5pm
The Driving Range is also open
until one hour before sunset.
Greg McDanel, CGCS
Bermuda grass has finally started to grow because
the night time temperatures have been in the 60
degree range constantly. We have sprayed, aerated,
and fertilized Bermuda grass tees, fairways, and
roughs. Sod that was cut from the forward tees has
been used on green surrounds on #4, #5, #12, # 16, and
#17. Eleven’s green, blue and white tee is growing in
nicely. We plan to work on the white tee on #12. The
greens staff has done a lot of work pruning and
mulching the landscape beds around the pool and club
house.
Spence golf continues to make progress. They are
installing drainage on the back nine greens and filling
the green cavities with topsoil mix. The green’s topsoil
mix will be wet and compacted before the final grading
can take place. Once all greens have been graded, 42
inches of sod on the collars will be removed and
graded, and new Tifgrand Bermuda grass sod will be
installed. New forward tees will be laser graded and
sodded with 419 Bermuda grass. We hope to be able to
sprig the greens by the middle of June so we have time
to grow in the greens to be ready for play by
September 1st.
If you have a Bermuda or Zoysia grass lawn, it is a
good time to aerate and fertilize to promote growth. I
recommend using a fertilizer that has at least 30
percent slow release nitrogen. You should always take
a soil sample to determine any fertility deficiencies.
The soil sample will also tell you if you need to add
lime.
Thank you for your support during the renovation
project. I am looking forward to being able to open the
course on September 1st.
Please remember that proper
attire is required.
FROM THE GOLF PRO
Jeff Avant, PGA
The golf course renovation project is progressing
nicely. The 18th green has taken it shape and looks
really good. Spence golf is on schedule to
complete its work and have the grass sprigged by
mid-June.
Please remember that the golf shop is open 8am5pm and reciprocal times can be made during
these hours. When requesting a reciprocal time
please try to give us as much information as you
can such as desired play times and names of those
playing with you.
Father’s Day is just around the corner and the golf
shop is open for great gift ideas for dad this
season. Stop by and see what he may like for
Father’s Day.
GOLF SHOP 704-283-8201
GREENS
704-283-8613
From the Accounting Department
Please use your membership number for ALL
charges at the Club and on ALL checks to be
credited to your account. Please note that your
monthly dues are billed one month in advance
and are due by the 15th of each month. A
finance charge will be applied if not paid by the
15th.
Tennis News
TENNIS CORNER
Francis DiMenna USPTA
As we flip the calendar to June, tennis continues to be busy at the courts. I know many of you are anxious to complete
the golf course renovation, but it still has two months to go. So why not come out and try some tennis. We have a
variety of events, teams, social open play and lessons to help you pass that time quickly. Like golf, tennis is a sport of
a lifetime! It is never too late to pick up a racket and give it a shot!
Upcoming Events in June:
Twilight Tennis Friday, June 3rd 6pm
This is our monthly social event of doubles and mixed doubles. We will have music, light food and plenty of fun!
Please sign up by emailing Francis at tennis@rollinghillscountryclub.org. The cost is $10 per person.
Tennis Club Championships - Sign up Deadline June25th
Championship season is coming. Rolling Hills Country Club will have tournaments in Men’s Singles, Woman’s
Singles, Men’s Doubles, Woman’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. The matches will be played over the course of the
summer as to allow more flexibility for the participants. So no excuse not to come out and play! The first step is
signing up for the tournaments by emailing tennis@rollinghillscountryclub.org
Team News:
Just a reminder that we have a variety of teams participating at Rolling Hills Country Club. We are always looking to
add more players. Matches are played throughout the Charlotte area. So please see below for the level and schedule
of play if you are interested in representing RHCC.
USTA 3.5 Ladies Singles, Plays Mondays at 9:30am
USTA 7.0 Mixed Doubles, Plays Tuesday Evenings at 6:30pm
Queen City Woman’s Weekday Tea, Plays Matches Thursdays at 9:30am
Queen City Woman’s Weekend Team, Plays Saturdays at 11:30am
Junior Team News:
Congratulations to our Junior Team here at Rolling Hills Country Club. They finished the season in third place and
just narrowly missed out on going to the state tournament at Lake Norman. Way to go team!
Just a reminder we have clinics going on all throughout the summer for all levels of players. Please email
tennis@rollinghillscountryclub.org if you need more information or would like to come out and play.
Tip of the Month: Make your Partner Better!
Being a good doubles partner and teammate is vital to making the people around you better. Start with looking inward
at all times There is no benefit from analyzing your partner’s shortcomings and certainly no benefit from acting like
you are their coach. Your main goal is “what can I do better to help the team?” By playing with enthusiasm and
holding back on critique, your partners will be more comfortable and more likely to bring their best game that day!
JUNE
2016
2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Snack Bar Open
3
Bar Open
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Snack Bar Open
Bar Open
Family Night Buffet &
Full Menu Service in
Fairway Room
PASTA NIGHT
Casual Dining in the
Lounge
6
Fairway Room
Brunch Buffet
7
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
8
9
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Snack Bar Open
Snack Bar Open
Bar Open
Bar Open
Southern Cooking
Buffet
Snack Bar Open
Snack Bar Open
Until 8pm
NO MENU SERVICE
Bar Open
HOUSE COMMITTEE
MEETING
12
13
Fairway Room
Brunch Buffet
Snack Bar Open
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
SNACK BAR
AND BAR OPEN
11am-3pm
14
15
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Snack Bar Open
Snack Bar Open
Bar Open
Bar Open
Family Night Buffet &
Full Menu Service in
Fairway Room
Bar Open
Bar Open
TWILIGHT
TENNIS
11
Seafood Lunch
Snack Bar Open
Snack Bar & Bar Open
Bar Open
Casual Dining
In the Lounge
PASTA NIGHT
Casual Dining
in the Lounge
Robert Mondavi
Wine Tasting
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
MEETING
16
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Snack Bar Open
Music on the Patio
&
Prime Rib Special
10
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Snack Bar Open
Bar Open
Saturday
4
Seafood Lunch
Snack Bar & Bar Open
BOOK CLUB
GREENS COMMITTEE
MEETING
5
Friday
17
18
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Snack Bar Open
Bar Open
Snack Bar & Bar Open
PASTA NIGHT
Casual Dining
In the Lounge
Seafood Lunch
Casual Dining
in the Lounge
Snack Bar Open
Bar Open
FINANCE COMMITTEE &
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING
19
20
FATHER’S DAY
BRUNCH
BUFFET
Snack Bar Open
Bar Open
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
SNACK BAR
AND BAR OPEN
11am-3pm
21
22
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Bar Open
Snack Bar Open
Bar Open
23
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Snack Bar Open
Family Night Buffet &
Full Menu Service in
Fairway Room
24
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Snack Bar Open
Bar Open
PASTA NIGHT
Casual Dining
in the Lounge
LADIES NIGHT
26
27
Fairway Room
Brunch Buffet
CLUBHOUSE
CLOSED
Snack Bar Open
Bar Open
28
29
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Snack Bar Open
SNACK BAR
AND BAR OPEN
11am-3pm
Bar Open
30
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Snack Bar Open
Bar Open
Family Night Buffet &
Full Menu Service in
Fairway Room
ANNUAL
MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
Fairway Room
Lunch Buffet
Snack Bar Open
Bar Open
PASTA NIGHT
Casual Dining
in the Lounge
25
Seafood Lunch
Snack Bar & Bar Open
Snack Bar Open
Casual Dining
In the Lounge
Bar Open
HOT OFF
THE GRILL
SATURDAY
NIGHT DINING
HOURS OF OPERATION
Business & Catering Offices
Tuesday-Friday ......... 9:00am-5:00pm
Fairway Room
Lunch
Dinner
Tuesday-Friday-11:30am-1:30pm
Sunday Brunch-11:30am-1:30pm
Wednesday - 6:00pm-9:00pm
Main Bar
Tues.-11:00am-6:00pm
Wed.-Fri.-11:00am-9:00pm
Saturday-11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday-12:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday Night (Casual Dinner Service) 6:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday Night (Casual Dinner Service) 6:00pm-9:00pm
Friday Night (Casual Dinner Service) 6:00pm-9:00pm
RHCC TELEPHONE NUMBERS
BUSINESS OFFICE &
CATERING OFFICE
TUES-FRIDAY: 9:00-5:00
PHONE
FAX
GOLF SHOP 704-283-8201
GREENS
Snack Bar Hours
Monday– Open on June 13th from 11:00an-3:00pm,
Tuesday- Friday - 8:30am-6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday-7:30am-8:00pm
704.289.4561
704-283-9398
704-283-8613
WEBSITE
www.RollingHillsCountryClub.org
Tuesday and Wednesday Lunch-Chef’s Choice Buffet
Wednesday Dinner-Family Night Buffet & A la Carte • Thursday Lunch-Chef’s Choice Buffet
Thursday Night-Casual Service in the Lounge. Order from A la Carte menu.
Friday Lunch-Seafood Buffet • Friday Dinner-A la Carte • Sunday-GRAND Brunch Buffet
MISSION STATEMENT
Rolling Hills Country Club is a family-oriented, private golf and country club whose purpose is to create a sense
of belonging among the membership while providing the highest quality services and facilities in a
financially responsible manner. Adopted by Rolling Hills Country Club 2008
Rolling Hills Country Club
2722 West Roosevelt Blvd.
Monroe, NC 28110
Voted “The Hidden Gem of the Charlotte, Metropolitan Area”
- NC Golf Rating Panel
June 2016