Upcoming Events - Seven Lakes Real Estate

Volume 29, Issue 4
April 2014
Upcoming Events
Thu., Apr. 3rd—Golfweek Sr Am
3 p.m. course open
Sat., Apr. 5th—
4 p.m.—Meet the Candidates
5 p.m.—NCAA Final Four
The monthly newsletter for country club members
Presidents Message – Bill Wiebking
Sun., Apr. 6th—Barn Dinner
Theater
Spring seems to be having a difficult time springing into full swing.
We continue to experience the wrath of Mother Nature and her cruel
treatment of the weather. But, in spite of the weather, we managed to
host the one day CGA Amateur Tournament on March 23rd. Unfortunately, we had to cancel the club’s St. Patrick’s Day Tournament earlier in the month. Hopefully, if the weather cooperates, we will be able
to enjoy the busy April schedule of golf and social events to kick off
the new season.
Fri., Apr. 11th—Casual Friday
It’s April 2014 and its time to close the books on another year. The
last two years have seen many changes with ups and downs in the
process for changing the clubs business model. It has not been easy
for many of our members who didn’t want to see or embrace change.
We understand those feelings totally. However, the alternatives to
ensure our future success were rapidly becoming limited.
Sat., May 3rd—Kentucky Derby golf
tournament
Starting off the new year there are still issues to be resolved, to include our cart paths, building maintenance, F&B and the most pressing issue of all facing the club is the under paid sales tax issue. As a
club we have to address how we are going to pay this additional unexpected debt.
First and foremost, as we wind down the year and my second term
as your President, I cannot begin to express my feelings for, and the
total support I have received from, my wife, Darlene. She is truly my
rock and a saint for putting up with me.
And, I absolutely want to express my deepest respect and admiration
to every board member who has served over the past two years for
standing by their convictions to help bring about the changes that the
club needs to be successful in the future. ―Thank You‖ all.
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Volume 29, Issue 4
April 2014
Sun., Apr. 13th—The Masters
Fri., Apr. 25th—Game Night
Sun., Apr. 27th—Annual Membership meeting 4 p.m.
Fri., May 2nd—Casual Friday (Cinco
De Mayo
Sun., May 11th—Mother’s Day dinner
Sat., May 26th—Memorial Day Golf
Scramble
President - Bill Wiebking
Vice President - Roni Hann
Secretary - Mary Ann Gerney
Treasurer - John Allen
Assistant Treasurer—Gil Jones
Tennis—Craig Fogleman
House—Ed Dunn
Membership—Tim Christy
Golf—Bill Baker
SLCC Web site:
www.7lakesgolf.com
Email Address
slccadmin@nc.rr.com
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Additionally, a hearty ―thanks‖ goes out to each and every member who supported the board’s decisions
and continue to do everything they can to support the club. Member support is crucial if our club is going
to succeed.
And, last but certainly not least, I’d like to thank our staff for their dedication and hard work to help get us
on the right path and keeping our club going strong.
In closing, please be sure to attend the candidate’s night on Saturday, April 5th at 4 p.m. Meet the candidates and learn firsthand what their ideas are to help the club moving forward in 2014.
I hope to see everyone at our Annual meeting on April 27th.
Thanks for your continued support
Bill
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Members will have an opportunity to ―Meet the Candidates‖ for SLCC Board of Directors on April 5,
2014. It will be an informal gathering that ―Piggy Backs‖ on the NCAA Final Four Basketball social that
is already scheduled for that date.
The Candidates portion will begin at 4 p.m. Bar food (wings, quesadillas, potato skins, chips, fries, etc.)
will be available at 5 p.m. and the basketball game follows at 6 p.m. This schedule will allow ample time
for you to have discussions with those folks that are running for office and enjoy getting together with
your friends.
If you are able to attend and will be staying for the bar food, please let Amanda know by calling 6731100, ext. 3, by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2nd.
Ed Dunn, Chairman of the 2014 Nominating Committee
Congratulations
to Diane Boston. Diane won the low net score on Sunday, March 23rd in the CGA one-day tournament at Seven Lakes Country Club. The weather was miserable, and the competition was fierce, including playing against a lady golfer who is a +1 handicap.
Diane won 2nd low gross with a 92. The +1 handicap golfer shot an 88. Low net qualifies her for the
Championship round in December. Congratulations Diane and go get them in December.
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Mike’s Monthly Memo (MMM)
Golf
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Another negative month in Feb against budget…mostly weather related
March has had several good weekends…excluding St Patty Day and this past week. Hopefully
spring is here to stay and we can generate revenues
· Package play is increasing coming into season pre-booked through May 15th- estimated at $137K
· Rates are at peak through May 15th @ $100 weekday/$110 weekend
· New member inquiries in last 30 days- 8 people
· New gold tee #8 completed, only cost incurred was for fill dirt @$300
· Unbudgeted work on wash out area under #16 bridge…cost TBD
· Discuss dumpster option – Possible savings over 3 year period is $3600
· Payroll deletion of paper paychecks should save $2000 per year
· Met with top producing packagers with certificates- well received and appreciated, hopefully will
generate additional rounds in spring & fall
· New merchandise in-house for spring includes FootJoy socks, gloves, Titleist Balls, clubs, bags,
putters, wedges, Maxx sunglasses and also Ixspa ladies wear. Additional items coming include
bagboy bags, ball markers, stampyourballs imprinters, umbrellas, and additional clothing lines.
· New shirts are being worn by cart staff. Maint staff coming soon
Food & Beverage
· New food items available in golf shop include Danish, muffins, honey buns, and a new variety of
candy bars. Minimal prices have been increased across the board for all F&B items including all
drinks.
· Halfway house, beverage cart, and Dining room schedules will vary by demand on weekends and
package play volumes
· Sewer & grease traps were serviced last month
· Grill staff shirts were ordered and should be here in a couple days
· Staffing levels being kept at minimums, replaced Melissa with Benji Sloan
· New equipment includes soup bowls and beer glasses
Here’s hoping the next couple months show much improvement in rounds played and additional spending in the Grill. We always appreciate your continued support
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TREASURER’S REPORT
FINANCIAL COMMENTARY
As expected the Club suffered a loss in February. The loss was greater than anticipated due to the
lousy weather here in paradise. The weather had a negative impact on all areas of revenues. Snow,
rain, and cold make it tough to sign up new members, sell premier plans, and it suppresses course revenues, restaurant and pro shop sales.
If there was any good news, it was management’s ability to hold labor and departmental expenses below budget. This includes about $3,000 in repairs to the awning. Employees are sent home if there is
no work and we keep scrutinizing all costs.
Last year I told the Board that the first six months of 2014 would be critical to our well being and we
would have a better idea of our future after that period. The weather has been devastating to our revenues. For the first two months our revenues are some $27k under budget. Golf courses in our area
don’t expect January and February to be good months but they are normally better than what we experienced. Additionally, normal expectations are that revenues start an uptrend in March. You know how
bad March weather has been. Because of the poor first two months and March not looking all that
good, we have further tightened our spending. Spending that is necessary to keep our course in top
shape will go on as well as needed repairs to keep operations going. Most other spending will be
placed on hold until we see how revenues shape up in April, May, and June. Mike has been working
hard to market SLCC and we feel confident his work will increase our revenues but becoming an unhidden gem won’t happen overnight.
Members were advised of our sales tax situation. We are still working on the purchase side (use tax)
of the calculations. Although the final number won’t be known until the NC Department of Revenue
concludes their review, I expect there will be a significant impact to our cash balance. This is another
reason we must take actions to conserve our cash.
Following is a summary of financial results. Financial statements are available for member review in
the office and you can always ask questions.
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SUMMARY FINANCIAL RE-
February
Actual
TOTAL GROSS REVENUES
TOTAL EXPENSES
LEASE COST & MGT FEES
OTHER INCOME
EARNINGS B/4 INT, TAX & DEPREC
INTEREST, DEPREC & TAXES
NET INCOME (LOSS)
FOOD & BEVERAGE REVENUES
FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATING INCOME
FOOD & BEVERAGE GROSS MARGIN
$
52,240
February
Budget
$
68,844
TYD
Actual
$
96,580
YTD
Budget
$
123,392
67,214
77,319
132,852
151,969
8,991
8,679
18,591
17,358
215
222
346
512
((23,751)
(16,932)
(54,518)
(45,423)
12,384
13,046
25,457
25,772
(79,974)
$
(71,195)
16,976
22,825
$
(36,135)
$
(29,978)
$
9,793
15,025
(1,161)
678
(6,107)
(2,448)
60.4%
64.8%
57.5%
64.9%
GREENS FEES & CART FEES
17,642
22,534
25,896
34,997
MEMBER DUES
23,255
26,885
46,913
53,770
1,062
2,500
$
2,379
$
5,000
547
750
$
1,274
$
1,500
TOTAL LABOR
35,355
39,566
76,596
79,132
TOTAL DEPARTMENTAL EXPENSES
36,740
39,400
66,853
78,686
PRO SHOP SALES
PRO SHOP GROSS MARGIN
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Pinetop Results
The SLCC ladies played at Pinehurst #3 on Monday, March 24. It was a cold day, greens were tricky
with false fronts, slow putting. Seven Lakes Ladies started off the season tied for fifth place with a
total of nine points.
Winning points for SLCC were:
Diane Boston 2 points
Kristen Foster 2 points
Edna Oliver
2 points
Darlene Weibking 2 points
Linda Strohmenger 1 point
Game Night—March 28th
The second ―Game Night‖ on March 28 was attended by 42 enthusiastic game players. This function
gives friends, neighbors, members and guests the opportunity to get together and play their favorite
games without having to clean their homes or prepare snacks. However, if this event is going to continue we need more people to come and enjoy the evening.
We are evaluating the 2 Game Nights we’ve had so far and will be announcing another on April 25 if it
is determined to be feasible.
The Polish Country Club Championship
Zig and Stosh are standing on the 18th tee at their Polish Country Club. They are the final twosome in
the Club Championship and are tied for the lead. The 18th hole is a beautiful par four with a deep valley descending to a dogleg right.
Bot Zig and Stosh hit long, straight tee shots which disappear down in the valley. A short time later, the
fore caddie appears at the top of the hill and announces that both balls are within 6 inches of each other, but there’s a problem. Both of the golf balls are Titleist #4’s.
Zig and Stosh look at each other and realize that they had not informed each other as to what kind of
ball they were playing, nor its number. They quickly descend into the valley and, sure enough, their
two Titleist golf balls are right next to each other at the bottom of the valley in the middle of the fairway.
Stosh looks at Zig and says, ―We’d better get a ruling from a tournament official to straighten this out.
We don’t want to be disqualified for making a mistake and hitting the wrong ball, and we are tied for the
lead.
A rules official appears and examines the two balls. He then looks up at Zig and Stosh and asks,
―Which one of you is playing the orange ball?‖
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Social Committee Report
The combined Nine and Dine and Casual Friday had a total of 86 people in attendance. The fried
chicken was enjoyed by all. Unfortunately the Saint Patrick’s Day tournament and dinner were cancelled due to terrible weather for golf and lack of participation for dinner.
The meal less Game Night on Feb. 28 had 47 people in attendance. While everyone had a good
time, there were enough people who did not buy anything from the bar that the evening was a losing
proposition for the F & B department and cannot be an ongoing event if that trend continues.
Events scheduled for April are: The Final Four BB Tournament in the Tufts Grill on April 5 with a Bar
Menu; The Barn Dinner Theater trip on April 6; Casual Friday with a meatless pasta (for Lent) main
course on April 11; and if the Game Night in March has a better bottom line another Game Night on
April 25.
Looking forward to May the Casual Friday on May 2nd will have a Mexican Theme for Cinco De Mayo
with a Taco Bar and Margarita specials. May 3rd in honor of the Kentucky Derby there will be a
―Derby‖ golf tournament followed by Mint Juleps in the Tufts Grill. On Mothers’ Day, May 11th there will
be a delicious dinner in the dining room. And the month will end with the Memorial Day Golf Scramble
and picnic. Watch for email blasts and fliers for all of these activities.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
THE RECYLCING AREA FOR ALUMINUM CANS HAS BEEN MOVED FROM THE
MAINTENANCE AREA TO THE CART BARN. THE FENCED IN AREA IS LOCATED
ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BUILDING. IT IS OPEN NOW!!!
PLEASE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR CLUB BY BRINGING YOUR ALUMINUM
CANS TO THE NEW LOCATION AND HELP SLCC WITH A MAINTENANCE PROJECT.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.
PLEASE NO TIN CANS, ALUMINUM CANS ONLY
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2014 St Patrick's Day Tournament
Tournament cancelled due to weather. Mother Nature
won again.
John Strohmenger all decked out in
his St. Patrick’s Day outfit and no
where to go.
Sunday Fun Group
Sign up in the Pro Shop for the Sunday Fun Group. Everybody is welcome, all skill levels. Couples, singles, pairs, whatever. Just sign up by Saturday afternoon on the bulletin board in the Pro Shop. Tee time is between 11:30 a.m. and 12 noon. It’s a FUN
Group—no special rules, skills, or handicaps, and a GREAT way to meet different and
new members.
Hope to see you there!
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COMMUNITY CORNER
Kiwanis Bingo— Bingo
Bingo is held on the first and third Tuesdays of the
month at the North Club House at 7:30 p.m. April
dates are April 1 and 15. All are welcome.
Women of Seven Lakes
April 3, 2014—2 p.m. Chapel in the Pines Fellowship Hall.
The League of Women Voters of Moore County will present two of their ―legends‖ at the April meeting of
the WSL. The actors portraying the Legends will be dressed in period costumers and will deliver some
of the moving and sometimes emotional words actually written and spoken by the Legends. You will be
surprised, awed and inspired by these important women from the past! Anyone interested in this topic
is welcome.
May 1, 2014—2 p.m. Chapel in the Pines Fellowship Hall
A local artisan, Karen Simmons, is skilled in designing jewelry with a precious metal clay medium,
which is a unique medium in ewer design. Karen will discuss her jewelry making process, and will have
some of her original jewelry designs at this meeting.
Guests and visitors are welcome.
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ADMINISTRATION HOURS
Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Or by appointment
GOLF SHOP HOURS
Monday—Sunday 8:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m.
TUFTS GRILLE HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 a.m.
—3:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
4:00 p.m.—5 :00 p.m.—Bar only
Hours may vary due to play or special circumstances
Tufts Turn—Closed for the winter season
Tufts Grill will be closed Sundays during the month of April
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April 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
2
Thu
3 Golfweek
Fri
4
Sr. Am
7
8
9
10
Barn Dinner
Theater
5 Meet the
Candidates
4 p.m.
Final Four BB
tournament
5 p.m.
Course open
at 3pm
6
Sat
11 Casual
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Friday—
Meatless
pasta 5:30—
7 Games till
9 p.m.
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Game night
27 Annual 28
Membership Meeting
4 p.m.
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Lunch Hours: Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m.—3 p.m.
Bar service - Monday, thru Saturday 3 p.m.—5 p.m.
Tufts Grill closed Sundays
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2014 Seven Lakes Country Club Activity Schedule
ANY EVENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE
A p r. 1
2
3
5
6
8
9
11
13
15
16
22
23
25
27
29
30
WGA Cordi al Cup
Lak e rs Co rdial Cup ( Ba ck 9)
Gol f we ek Sr. Ama teu r; Cou rse ope n 3 p .m.
NCAA Fi nal Four with li mi ted Ba r M enu 5 p.m. s ta rt
B a rn Di nne r Th ea tr e
WGA Step Aside Sc ra mb le
S and y 9 ’s Tourn ame n t ( Ba ck 9)
C asu al Frida y — Mea tless p asta
The Mast er s
WGA 2 BB o f Tea m
Lak e rs 9 :00 ( Front 9 )
WGA Mat ch Pl a y
Lak e rs 9 :00 a .m. ( Front 9)
Ga me Night
Annu al Me mb e rship M tg. — 4 p .m.
WGA A Penn y He r e , A P enn y The re
Lak e rs/ WGA Fri endship Da y
Ma y 2
3
6& 7
11
13
14
20
21
26
27
28
C inco d e Ma yo Ca sual Frid a y
Ken tuck y De rb y gol f tourn a me nt , 12:30 p .m. shotgun
Ae ri f y Front 9/ Ae ri f y B ack 9
Mo the r ’s Da y Dinn er
WGA Cordi al Cup
Lak e rs Be at th e Pro (B ack 9 )
WGA pl a y f ro m gold t ees
Lak e rs Budd y Tou rna me nt (F ront 9 )
Me mo ri al Da y Tou rna me nt
WGA Ha ndic ap Run th rough
Lak e rs Budd y Tou rna me nt (B ack 9)
J un 3
WGA Cordi al Cup
4
Lak e r ’s co rdi al Cup ( Ba ck 9)
5
P inetop Tou rna me nt
9
U.S. Op en
10 WGA On e-Two - Th re e
16 U.S. Wo men ’s Ope n
17 WGA ma t ch Pl a y
18 Lak e r ’s 8:30 a .m. Front 9 )
24- 25
Fa r m Bu re au ( Cou rse Closed ) ( F&B )
J ul . 5
8- 9
18
18
20
25
F ir ec ra cke r Tou rn a men t ( F & B )
F irst Te e Junio r (1 p .m. T.T.)
“9 3 and Me” Tour na me nt (F &B )
C asu al Frida y
2014 Open Cha mpionship
P a rent/ Child (Cou rse Closed )
15
A ug . 3
C ouples Club Cha mp ionship (F &B)
8
C asu al Frida y ( F&B)
10 2014 PGA Ch a mpionship
16 No rth , South , West Tourn a me nt ( F& B )
23 S kit/ Ga me Night /Dinn er (F &B )
26 & 27 Ae ri f y Front 9/ Ae ri f y B ack 9
Sept.5
Nin e and Dine (F&B)
12 C asu al Frida y ( F&B)
TB D M en ’s a nd Wo me n ’s Me mb e r/ Guest
20 o r 27 Dinn er Dan ce (F&B )
22 Gilli a m Gr oup ( Cou rse Closed )
Oc t . 4- 5 C lub Ch a mpionship
10 C asu al Frida y ( F&B)
12 Dogp atch Ope n (F&B)
25- 26
Me mb er /Me mb e r ( F &B )
31 Ha llo we en Part y ( F&B )
No v.
1- 2 TYGA Te a m Champ i onship ( Cours e Clos ed)
11-12
Gol f we ek Sr. Am. ( Cours e Clo sed )
14 Turk e y Sho ot ( F&B)
14 C asu al Frida y ( F&B)
Dec. 2
3
13
18
WGA Awa rds Lun ch ( F & B )
Lak e rs Awards Lun ch ( F& B)
C hrist ma s Pa rt y (F&B)
S c rooge Christ ma s Tou rna me nt
NOTES:
Kiwanis Club—Lunch/meeting—every Tuesday of each month
Lakers Cordial Cup Lunch—1st Wednesday each month—Feb. through Nov.
CHECK POSTERS AND NEWSLETTER FOR DETAILS OR CHANGES
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