From the Desk of the GM - The Beech Mountain Club

Hours of Operation
Administration
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Fairway Café
Daily, 10:30am-5:00pm
Fun Zone
In Conjunction with Pool
Golf
Daily, 7:30am-6:00pm
Media Center
24/7/365
Access Code: 3580
Member Services
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Pickleball Center
Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am-4:00pm
Through September 7
Pool
Daily, 9:00am-6:00pm
Through September 7
Pumphouse Grill
Saturday, Sunday & Labor Day
Monday, Noon-5:00pm
Recreation
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm
Tennis
Daily, 8:00am-5:00pm
Wellness Center
24/7/365 - Personal Training
by Appointment
BMC Bulletin
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From the Desk of the GM
On August 26, 2015, the Board of
Directors met to consider the final
draft of the proposed budget for
FY2016. There were 38 members
in attendance for the meeting/
presentation. The Board approved
the budget with the following
motion: At this time, Club Management seeks a Board motion to
approve the Fiscal Year 2016
Budget package (Operating, Annual Capital Projects and CIP) either
as presented or as amended here
today. This motion includes
Board authorization for management to borrow against the Club’s
line of credit on a short term basis
only to accomplish the 2006 Membership approved CIP Greens
renovation continuation. If further
borrowing is necessary to accomplish additional CIP work, Club
Management will seek Board consideration and approval.
2.
3.
4.
There were a number of assumptions included in the approved
budget.
Assumptions for Operating
Income FY2016
1. Budget request reflects total
5.
income approximately equal to
FY2015 projected actual, but
2% higher than FY2015 budget.
Recommendation from Finance
Committee to combine Tennis
dues levels into one dues level
(as shown below).
Proposed Dues levels for
FY2016.
Social - $1,645 (+$45 or
2.8% increase)
Tennis - $2,020 (+$70 over
single or 3.6% increase; -$30
or -1.5% family reduction)
Single Golf - $2,875 (+75 or
2.7% increase)
Full - $3,495 (+95 or 2.8%
increase)
Multiple Membership Property - $1,065 (+25 or 2.4%
increase)
Projecting a loss of 30 Full
Memberships and 10 Multiple
Memberships. Note: This assumption alone means $58,400
less in dues income from 2015
resulting in $46 additional dues
needed per membership to
break even.
$27,500 in Application Fees
equal to FY2015 budget.
6. An increase of ≈ $25k in total
User Fees over FY2015 budget.
Approved User Fee
Increases for FY2016
1. Increase Guest Cards from $6
Daily/$20 Weekly to $10 Daily/
$35 Weekly = $1,000 additional
revenue budgeted.
2. Add an additional Coupon
Book of 100 for $300 ($3/class)
for land based Wellness/Fitness
classes.
3. Golf Cart Fees increase 10%.
Additional $17k budgeted.
Daily - $20 to $22 for 18;
$12 to $13 for 9
Annual BMC Fleet - $1100
to $1210 for single; $1600 to
$1760 for couple
Daily Trail - $15 to $16.50
for 18; $8 to $8.80 for 9
Annual Trail - $700 to $770
for single; $1050 to $1155 for
couple
4. Stay & Play increase $45 to $47
for Member 18; $25 to $26 for
9 and $65 to $67 for Guest 18;
$35 to $36 for 9. Note: Between Memorial weekend and
Labor Day these rates are
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as well as what has been budgeted for next year (FY2016).
Budgeted User Fees for both
FY2015 and FY2016 represented
right at 25% of total annual
budgeted revenues.
Through August of this year,
Golf, Food Service and Wellness/Fitness are all seeing User
Fees above budget.
BMC User Fees
USER FEES typically make up
anywhere from 20% - 30% of
the Club’s annual revenue. The
Welcome New
BMC Members!
chart shows how budgeted User
Fees for this year compare to
current projections for the year,
Matt La Vigne
Assistant GM/CFO
(828) 387-4208, Ext. 205
mattl@beechmtnclub.org
Pool Splash
It’s hard to believe, but our pool
closes for the season in just 5
days! The final day for swimming is Labor Day, Monday,
September 7. Come on out for
The Beech Mountain Club
would like to welcome the
following new members:
a final splash or two. The pool
will be open from 9:00am to
6:00pm through Monday.
Larry and Le Donna Hauser
from Beech Mountain, NC
We are so glad to have you
all as part of our Beech
Mountain family!
Pumphouse Grill
This final pool weekend of the
season, the Pumphouse Grill
will be open Saturday, Sunday,
and Monday. We’ll be having
specials on a number of items as
we wrap up the 2015 pool season, so stop in and enjoy an
item or two from our full menu
of assorted lunch and snack
items. See you poolside!
Pumphouse Fish & Chips
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From the Desk of the GM (Continued)
effective Monday through Saturday after
Noon and Sunday prior to Noon.
5. Tennis Daily Play increase. Additional
$1,000 budgeted. Member $10 to $11 and
Guest $14 to $15
Assumptions for Operating
Expenses FY2016
1. Expense budget request reflects 2% increase over FY2015 projected actual.
2. For Staff: no cost of living increases/no
401(k) profit-sharing/no “merit pool”.
3. Employee health insurance up 14%.
Request includes funding Sandy Carr as
full-time Recreation Director but eliminating full-time F&B Manager position.
4. General insurance projected with 3%
increase over FY2015.
5. In 2016, we realize a once every five year
lease savings of $24k for Toro golf course
maintenance equipment.
6. New lease request – shuttle cart for Clubhouse at $175 per month for 7 months.
7. An additional $6k has been added to
Marketing with a plan to further supplement this budget if excess from FY2015
operations are available at close of
FY2015.
8. A contingency fund of $20,000 is included.
9. Property taxes are projected at an increase
of 1% to anticipate a potential July 2016
increase.
10. As usual, the revised depreciation schedule
is determined after year end during the
annual audit process, so a budget amend-
ment may be necessary but this is not a
cash flow concern.
11. The proposed FY2016 budget is presented
as a balanced budget. Restricted revenue
(capital/CIP) and capital depreciation
expenses are excluded from operations.
In the next Bulletin, I’ll include the assumptions for Capital/CIP Expenditures for
FY2016 along with the list of approved projects. I’ll be presenting this list of projects
again at the Annual Membership meeting
this Saturday morning, September 5, at
9:30am at the Clubhouse.
Brian Barnes, GM/COO
(828) 387-4745
brianb@beechmtnclub.org
Taking Care of Business
As you prepare to leave the mountain over
the course of the next month or two, don’t
forget to let the Administration Office know
to change your mailing address for the winter months.
Likewise, be sure to notify the Administration Office should you have any changes in
marital status, address, phone number or
email so that we may update your account.
These efforts help to ensure accuracy on your
Club account and for billing purposes, as
well as ensuring that you receive necessary
Club correspondence. Changes can be made
by calling Carol Spradling, Administrative
Assistant, at (828) 387-4208, Extension 1.
Remember, before the season ends, if you
rent your home and have no plans to enjoy
the Club yourself during that time, you may
want to consider offering a temporary Membership Transfer to your renters. This policy
provides a great opportunity to entice prospective renters to your property, as well as
allow them the opportunity to experience
Club membership. Please contact the Administration Office at 387-4208, ext. 201, if
you would like more information on the
Transfer of Membership Policy.
Thank you to our members who have
worked diligently this season to help ensure
their guests have, not only an enjoyable time
at the Club, but helped to make the guest
process more efficient.
Remember, ALL unaccompanied and family
guests are required to have guest cards.
Guest cards can be obtained through the
Administration Office.
For questions about the Bulletin, including submission policies and deadlines, please contact Jennifer La Vigne,
Manager of Member Services and Bulletin Editor/Publisher, at (828) 387-4208, Ext. 204.
The Bulletin is published on Thursdays; weekly during the summer season and bi-weekly during the winter season.
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Words of Wellness
Attention Water Aerobics participants and
lap swimmers: When the pool closes on
Labor Day, don’t let your exercising stop.
The land based classes are in full swing until
the END of September! Pick up a Fitness
schedule in any department.
You may member charge classes as you go
and pay only $6.00 per class – OR, buy
some coupons from the Administration Office and pay only $5.00 or even $4.00 per
class, depending on the amount of coupons
you buy.
There are several classes to choose from. I
guarantee we can meet your exercise needs.
Recent changes to the class schedule are:
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OUTDOOR CIRCUIT TRAINING Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30am to
9:30am and Fridays from 8:00am to
9:00am.
TONING – Tuesdays from 11:00am to
12:00pm (replaces Pilates)
PILATES – Thursdays from 11:00am to
12:00pm
Try one or try them all to see which one(s)
work best for you.
There is still time for Personal Training sessions, too. You can have your own, private
session for a mere $28.00 for ½ an hour, or
$45.00 for an entire hour. Call Nancy at
(828) 387-4208, ext. 226 to schedule your
personal training session.
When you’re done with your workout session, schedule a MASSAGE to ease those
aching muscles. Call Nancy at the Wellness
Center or Debra at (828) 898-8400 to schedule your massage today!
Have a great and healthy day.
Nancy Frye
Wellness Director
(828) 387-4208, Ext. 226
nancyf@beechmtnclub.org
Garden & Herb Society - Yard of the Month
immediately fell in love with the mountains.
The weather, of course, was the biggest draw,
but she was also drawn to the friendly people
and the slower lifestyle. On the way up to
Beech, Scott casually said, “Wouldn’t it be
great if we found an old A frame and fixed it
up?” Long story short, they found an A
frame, and it was in really, really bad shape.
Perfect for them as they love a challenge!
The Beech Mountain Club Garden and Herb
Society is pleased to announce the winners of
our Yard of the Month Award for September.
Karen and Scott Dell, who live at 203 Overbrook Trail, are the last winners of our 2015
season. Scott and Karen live year round on
Beech. Scott had vacationed at Beech Mountain off and on for many years. When they
were married in June 2001 in Lake Worth,
Florida, they honeymooned here. Karen
During their renovation, they extended the
drive-way up around the back of the house.
In doing so, they unearthed enough rocks to
circle the earth - TWICE! They used them
to line the edges of the drive-way and to
define (and confine) their planting beds. At
the time their careers were in Florida, so they
worked on their garden when they could
during vacations. In 2007, they made the
decision to relocate to Beech full time. It’s
taken a few years for them to complete the
planting beds, and they love the results.
They had several challenges in choosing the
plants for their yard. In addition to the ever
munching deer population, they have limited
sun as well as very wet soil in most of their
beds. They found that the deer seem to
ignore most things that are fragrant (except
flowers!) or thorny. They chose plants that
would provide color as well as a variety of
textures and movement in the garden.
Through trial and error, they’ve found several
plants that flourish for them and so far, the
deer have not eaten them.
Scott and Karen have provided the Garden
Club with a list of their recommended plants.
If you would like a list, contact Ellen Higgins
at higginser@gmail.com. AND, do not forget to drive by their home to see their beautiful yard. Congratulations, Karen and Scott
Dell!
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Clubhouse Commentary
The leaves are already starting to change and,
with the recent cooler temperatures, fall is
sure to be right around the corner.
Don’t forget to check out the lost and found
in the office. Remember, at the end of the
season all remaining items will be taken to
the Salvation Army.
We have had a number of questions/
comments about parking for evening dining.
We would appreciate you following these
guidelines: a) the Golf Shop is open until
6:00pm; please refrain from parking in front
of the Golf Shop until 6:00pm, and only park
there if you have a valid handicapped parking permit; b) please refrain from parking in
front of the Clubhouse in the “No Parking
Loading Zone”; in the event of an emergency
this is where emergency vehicles will need to
park; and c) please refrain from parking cars
in the cart parking/mulched area.
Beginning next week, the Clubhouse will
begin operating on a reduced schedule Wednesday through Sunday evenings - with
the exception of private functions. Our
schedule for the next week is as follows:
Friday, September 4 we are serving our Crazy 8’s menu. We serve 8 different choices
for $8.88 each.
Saturday, September 5 is the Labor Day
Dinner Dance with Denny Slawn. Get your
friends together and make a table or we can
make one for you. The Clubhouse is closed
for regular dinning this evening.
Sunday, September 6 is the BMMGA Banquet. The Clubhouse is closed for regular
dinning this evening.
Wednesday, September 9 we will serve the
last Prime Rib Buffet of the year.
Thursday, September 10 will be our Sports
Night Buffet.
Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year celebration, is Sunday, September 13, 2015.
Come celebrate with us and your friends
with a wonderful holiday meal at the Clubhouse. Together we will celebrate our good
fortune of being here in the mountains and
pray for a healthy, happy and prosperous
New Year. Doors will open at 5:30pm; dinner will be served at 6:00pm. Cost is $30 for
adults and $15 for children. Don’t forget to
make your reservations by calling the Clubhouse Dining Room at 387-4747.
Special Events Reservation Policy
When the 48-hour Special Events Reservation
and Cancellation Policy is in effect, all table
reservations must have the names of everyone in the party two weeks prior to the event
or the Clubhouse staff will fill open spots
from the waiting list. If you cancel your
reservation within 48 hours of the event,
your account will be charged the full amount.
NO EXCEPTIONS! This policy is in effect
for Fall Farewell on September 19.
Beech Mountain Art Guild
The Beech Mountain Art Guild is presenting
Kim Barley in the Gallery at the Clubhouse
for the month of September. We will be
displaying his full bio’s under his work so
please stop by to see the display.
Chris Herman, CH Administrative Assistant
(828) 387-4747
chrish@beechmtnclub.org
ON THE MENU
Labor Day Dinner Dance with Denny Slawn
Saturday, September 5 at 6:00pm
Wedge Salad
Surf and Turf
(5oz Filet with 2 Large Shrimp)
Au Gratin Potatoes
Asparagus
Apple Strudel with Ice Cream
$32++
Prime Rib Buffet
Wednesday, September 9
Salad Bar
Chef Carved Prime Rib au Jus
with Horseradish Sauce and Popovers
Shrimp Pasta Primavera
Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms
Fried Eggplant Pomodoro
Baked Potato Bar with Butter, Sour Cream,
Bacon, Chives, Cheese
Chef’s Seasonal Vegetables
Pies, Cakes , Cookies and Ice Cream Bar
$30.00++ Adults, $15.00++ Children
Sports Night Buffet
Thursday, September 10
House Made Rolls and Butter
Salad Bar
Carved Roast Turkey Breast
with Marsala Mushroom Sauce
Chicken Piccata
Seafood Pot Pie with Cheddar Biscuit Crust
Beef Goulash with Spetzels
Roasted New Potatoes
Seasonal Fresh Vegetable
Ice Cream Bar with Warm Brownies
$17.00++ Adults, $8.50++ Children
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Down the Middle
The BMMGA finished their rain-delayed
championship Wednesday, so congratulations
to the winners:
BLUE 1
1ST GROSS-JIM LYTTLE
1ST NET-DOUG DANZIGER
BLUE 2
1ST GROSS-DOUG DONN
1ST NET-BOB CARPENTER
WHITE 1
1ST GROSS-HAROLD KAPLAN
1ST NET-CRAIG ISROW
WHITE 2
1ST GROSS-JIM KNOWLES
1ST NET-DAVID FRUM
WHITE 3
1ST GROSS-ED BRADLEY
1ST NET-RON TULINO
Once again this Labor Day weekend the golf
course is proud to take part in Patriot Golf
Day in affiliation with the Folds of Honor
foundation. For those who may be unfamiliar with this charity, their mission statement
from their website is:
Of the one million-plus dependents adversely
affected by deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, nearly nine out of 10 do not qualify for
federal scholarship assistance. Folds of Honor seeks to meet this need by providing annual educational scholarships to the military
families of those who have been killed or
disabled while in active duty. These help
support private education tuition, tutoring
and educational summer camps for children
K-12, as well as higher education tuition
assistance for spouses and children. Since its
founding in 2007, the organization is proud
to have awarded over 7,500 scholarships,
including over 2,000 in 2014 alone.
Volunteers from the BMMGA will be on
hand in the Golf Shop on Saturday and
Sunday, September 5 and 6, to assist you
with your donation. Donations may be made
by cash, check or member charge. Beech
Mountain Club was recognized as a Top
Performer nationwide for donations in 2014;
with your help we can earn that title again in
2015!
See you on the Golf Course,
John Carrin
PGA Head Professional
(828) 387-2372
johnc@beechmtnclub.org
Fairway Café Comments
This week at the Fairway Café we would like
to showcase another great sandwich new to
our Daily Specials rotation: The Hot Ham &
Cheddar on a Pretzel Bun. This simple, yet
delicious sandwich is sure to quickly become
one of our most popular. A generous por-
tion of savory ham and melted cheddar
cheese piled high together on our popular
pretzel roll. It’s everything you could want
in a sandwich. Please stop by and try one
on your next visit with us. As always, you
are welcome to order this sandwich even if it
is not the special for that day. Any of our
other featured sandwiches not found on the
menu are still available anytime upon request.
A very important reminder: Starting the day
after Labor Day (Tuesday, September 8) our
hours will change. Beginning on the 8th the
hours will be 10:30am until 4:00pm. Please
keep this in mind if you will be eating with
us. We thank you for your continued support and hope to see you soon. Have a great
Labor Day Weekend!
Cameron Elliott, Fairway Café Manager
(828) 387-2112
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Recreation Station
Have you noticed that some of the Sugar
Maples have already started turning red?
The nighttime temperatures are starting to
drop and the crisp breezes are dancing along
the mountain tops. Soon Beech will be
awash with color and the perfect placed to
snap some scenic shots.
If you have always wanted to try painting
either watercolor or oils…we have classes
continuing through the month. You still
have time to create a masterpiece. Call the
Recreation Department and release your
inner artist today!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Are You Ready for Some Football? As we
start to enjoy cooler temperatures, we know
that football season is here! The BMC Alpen
Haus is ready for your football viewing pleasure with two large screen televisions and the
sports cable package. Contact the Recreation
Department should you wish to plan a party
or gather some friends to root on your favorite teams!
To sign up for any Recreation class or activity, call the Recreation Department at 3874208, Ext. 5 or stop by the Rec Front Desk.
Thanks to everyone in advance for signing
up as soon as possible, this enables us to
plan ahead and make the appropriate travel
arrangements.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Caravaggio Lunch and Learn
There is still time to sign up and join art
enthusiast Jerry Olsen as he presents the life
the soup voted “Best Hot Stuff of the Night.”
As always, please RSVP to Recreation at 3874208, ext. 5 and let us know what dish you
are planning to share.
CLUB TRIPS
Cardsharps - 1594
and works of Caravaggio at our next artistic
Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, September
9 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Caravaggio’s
paintings, which combine a realistic observation of the human state, both physical and
emotional, with a dramatic use of lighting,
had a formative influence on Baroque painting. After this informative visual presentation, enjoy a Clubhouse lunch. The menu
will include: Zucchini & Thyme Soup,
Caprese Quiche, Italian Fruit Salad and Spumoni for dessert. The cost for the event is
$18. Please RSVP to the Recreation Department by Friday, September 4 at 5:00pm.
September Soupapalooza
What could be better than a fall covered dish
at the Pavilion with amazing soups and salads and your BMC friends all around? Join
us on Monday, September 21 at 5:30pm.
Call to let us know if you are bringing a
soup, sensational salad, bread, or dessert
item. A Golden Spoon will be awarded for
Day Trips
All Day Trips will depart from the Alpen
Haus unless otherwise noted. To sign-up or
for more information, call the Recreation
Department.
Tour the Art District with Kay Braswell:
Kay Braswell, our BMC oil painting teacher,
will act as our tour guide and art expert as
we explore the art scene in West Jefferson.
Kay will show us some of her favorite places
to view art and then we’ll eat at Jack’s Pub
and Grill which boasts about some of the
best burgers around.
Date: Friday, September 11
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Minimum: 12
Cost: $12 plus lunch
RSVP Deadline: September 9 by 5:00pm
Hickory Consignment Shop Tour with Linda:
We are heading to Hickory to peruse the
Plum Pretty, Adrianne’s, CoCo’s and Jamboree consignment Shops with Linda Oloughlin. Linda has owned Tequesta Stock Exchange Consignment Store in Florida for 19
years. Come have fun and find treasures
with our expert shopper.
Date: Friday, September 18
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Minimum: 12
Cost: $12 plus lunch
RSVP Deadline: September 16 by 5:00pm
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Recreation Station (Continued)
Hikes
All hikes are held on Thursdays and depart
at 9:00am from the Alpen Haus unless otherwise noted. Return will be in the late afternoon. Please sign-up by Tuesday at 5:00pm
the week of the hike. The fee for all hikes is
$12. Should you have any questions or need
more information, please call the Recreation
Department.
Rough Ridge, Blue Ridge Parkway - On
Thursday, September 10 from 9:00am to
4:00pm, join us for a strenuous hike off the
Blue Ridge Parkway. This 6.2-mile hike is a
must for those looking for breath-taking
views. We will walk over a boardwalk built
to protect the fragile “bald” ecosystem and
look down upon the Wilson Creek Basin.
Members Choice Hike - On Thursday, September 17 from 9:00am to 4:00pm, hikers
will get to choose their own destination on
this excitingly adventurous day. Whether a
classic favorite or a brand new exploration,
all suggestions are welcome.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Oil Painting
Join Kay Braswell for Oil Painting. All materials are included which makes trying out
this class very easy. Upcoming classes are
scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 and
Thursday, September 10 followed by
Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday,
September 17. All classes are from 9:00am
to 5:00pm in the Rec Art Room. Cost is
$50.
Watercolor Class
Mona Lisa’s Expresso Yourself Class will be
exploring Watercolors and Alcohol Inks on
Tuesday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 22 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Please
bring a picture or photo you are interested in
painting or work from one that Mona Lisa
provides. All materials are provided. Fee for
this class is $45. Should you have any questions, please contact Mona Lisa at (828) 4062245.
Comfort Squares
This knitting and crocheting group meets on
Mondays. Upcoming meetings are scheduled
for September 7 and September 14 from
3:30pm to 5:00pm in the Elm Room. Join
them as they knit or crochet squares which
will be made into blankets for Grandfather
Home for Children and Oasis; a domestic
abuse center serving Wautaga/Avery counties.
For questions, contact Terry Carasick (3874141) or JoAnn Hudson at (387-2655).
GROUPS & CLUBS
Bible Study
We would love to have you join us for some
good discussion and fellowship in God’s
Word on Friday mornings from 7:30am to
8:30am in the RAR. Upcoming meetings are
scheduled for August 28, and September 4.
Don and Betty Harrison lead the group in a
great Bible study program. Come and participate in the discussion or just observe. Open
to anyone interested in the Bible. No sign
up required; for information about the group,
contact Don Harrison at (828) 387-4524.
BRIDGE
Bridge Lessons
Join Vivian Lager for Beginners Bridge Lessons on Monday mornings from 9:00am to
10:30am in the RAR. Upcoming classes are
scheduled for September 7 and 14.
Vivian also instructs Intermediate Bridge
Lessons on Thursday mornings from 9:00am
to 10:30am in the RAR. Upcoming classes
are scheduled for September 10 and 17.
Participants may take single classes at $15
each, space permitting. For questions, call
Vivian Lager at (828) 387-2042.
Bridge Groups
Bridge Groups are playing! See the days/
times for each group below. Interested in
playing, contact the group coordinator.
Ladies Duplicate Bridge meets on Mondays,
from 1:00pm-4:00pm in the RAR. Group
Contact: Bettye Seaman, 387-2524.
Men’s Bridge meets on Tuesdays from
9:00am-1:00pm at the Aplen Haus. Group
contact: David Scherer, 387-3848.
Good Timer’s Bridge meets on Wednesdays
from 1:00pm-4:00pm in the RAR. Group
contact: Ronnie Wolf, 387-4566.
Wednesday Night Duplicate Bridge meets on
Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm to
10:00pm in the RAR. Group contact: Vivian Lager, 387-2042.
Thursday Men’s Bridge meets on Thursdays
from 12:30pm-4:00pm at the Clubhouse.
Group contact: Ira Segal, 387-3006.
Friday Bridge meets on Fridays from
12:30pm-4:00pm in the RAR. Group contact:
Marilyn Rosof, 387-2152.
Sandy Carr, Recreation Director
(828) 387-4208, Ext. 221
sandyc@beechmtnclub.org
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Pickleball 201
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Men’s Doubles 2.5
1st - Bill Long/Jackie Lewis
2nd - Don Kaltenbach/Don Mullaney
(Members)
3rd - Dennis Caudill/Richard Chapman
Left to Right: Matt La Vigne, Pickleball Pro’s Liz
Higginbottom and Bob Higginbottom.
Picture courtesy of Don Mullaney
Well, the Battle on Beech 1 has come and
gone. What a great weekend it was! Sixtytwo (62) players (26 members, 36 nonmembers) competed in one or two events
each for a total of 96 entries and 90 matches
over the course of three days. Beech Mountain Club had a fantastic outcome – 19 finishes in the top 3. Thanks to all the sponsors, players, and volunteers who helped
make this tournament such a success! A
tournament cannot run smoothly without
volunteers and many of our members rose to
the occasion and came out to help. Special
thanks to all of our volunteers – Nancy
Hoffman, Sally Warren, Don Kaltenbach,
Mikey O’Neal, Gayle and Hank Cooper,
Diane Berman, Lana and Artie Brown, Pete
McDonald, Heather Simon, Matt LaVigne
and Nancy Wiersma. Net proceeds of the
tournament will be donated to Friends of
Tournament Spectators
Picture courtesy of Don Mullaney
Left to Right: Diane Berman and Lana Brown
Picture courtesy of Don Mullaney
Men’s Doubles 3.0
1st - Jack Moore/Tobi Marshall
Beech Outreach. The total donation will be
in the amount of $806.16. Thanks to all of
you who bought raffle tickets to help us
support this worthy cause!
2nd - Pete McDonald (Member)/Jack
Weisenbaum (Member/Guest)
3rd - Al Dale/Artie Brown (Members)
Don Mullaney, a BMC member and photographer, took many photos over the course of
the three day tournament. His website had
over 2000 hits this weekend from players
viewing the photos. How’s that for some
excellent promotion of Beech Mountain
Club? Thanks, Don, you captured the spirit
of BMC Pickleball! You can view the photos
at http://donaldmullaney.smugmug.com.
1st - Aaron Cooke/Marek Piekulski
2nd - Matt LaVigne/Dominick Hamilton
(Members)
3rd - Jim Stapleton/Wayne Geise
Tournament Results
Friday, August 28, 2015
Mixed Doubles 2.5
1st - Jackie Lewis/Judy Absher
2nd - Tim Howard (Member)/JoAnn Johnson
3rd - Pete & Sandy McDonald (Members)
Mixed Doubles 3.0
Men’s Doubles 3.5
The Mixed Doubles in Action!
Picture courtesy of Don Mullaney
Sunday 8/30/15
Women’s Doubles 2.5
1st - Gitta Strauss/Judy Absher
1st - Jack Moore/Suzie Henderson
2nd - Artie & Lana Brown (Members)
3rd - Lou Learned/Darlene Powers
2nd - JoAnn Johnson/Faye Buxton
3rd - Sandy McDonald/Susan Bakalar
(Members)
Mixed Doubles 3.5
Women’s Doubles 3.0
1st - Aaron Cooke/Kelly Gent
2nd - Dominick Hamilton/Sally Warren
(Members)
3rd - Paul & Betsy Rasmussen
1st - Kathleen/Watkins/Suzanne Pell
2nd - Patsy Howard/Suzie Henderson
3rd - Lana Brown/Diane Berman (Members)
Continued on Page 10
Volume 4, Issue 12
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Pickleball 201 (Continued)
Women’s Doubles 3.5
1st - Tammy Lentini/Carrie Palmer
2nd - Kelly Gent/Nora Buben
3rd - Beverly Shaver/Judy
A mini Beech Mountain Club
Pickleball reunion!
Left to Right: Debby & Tom Magenheimer
and Dave & Adrienne Kout
Pickleball creates lasting memories and
friendships! Here are 4 BMC Pickleball
players enjoying Pickleball at Golden Isle
Tennis Center in Hallandale, Florida.
The last Skills Clinic of the season is Friday,
September 4 at 2:00pm. Sign up in the Pickleball Center. Clinic is limited to 12 participants.
The final Beginner Lesson of the season is
Saturday, September 5 at 9:30am. If you
have been meaning to give Pickleball a try all
season but haven’t gotten around to it, this is
your last chance! Come learn the history,
the origin of the name and basic rules so you
can play this awesome sport all winter!
Our last day at the Pickleball Center is Monday September 7. Where did the summer
go? There will be a sign up sheet in the
Pickleball Center for those who wish to be
notified by email of play times in September.
And don’t forget: Buy a paddle this week to
continue enjoying the game all winter!
We are working on a Pickleball Player Call
List for next year (better late than never, I
guess!). If you would like your name, email
address and phone number included, please
email Liz at ttprincess1226@gmail.com. This
list will help us contact you to arrange games
with other players, tell you about upcoming
Tournament Spectators
Picture courtesy of Don Mullaney
events and give you any Pickleball updates as
they arise.
I will be starting a BMC Pickleball Facebook
page to post BMC event photos and updates
and also to keep you all apprised of where
we will be in Florida all winter as we travel
to tournaments and clinics. If you have a
Facebook account stay tuned; I will email
when it is up and running.
Pickle On!
Bob & Elizabeth Higginbottom
BMC Pickleball Instructors
(828) 387-4208, Ext. 263
Drop Shots & Break Points
Wow, we can hardly believe how quickly the
summer is going by and we find ourselves
asking…where did the summer go? Before
everyone heads home, we wanted to thank
you for a great summer. As members begin
to leave, you may find yourself in need of a
fill-in. If you need help putting a game
together, give the Prop Shop a call and we
will be happy to help.
Sale at the Tennis Shop: Sale! Sale! Sale!
Everything is 40% off except accessories.
Also, all the demo rackets are on sale so
make me an offer I can’t refuse. Come on
down and start buying!
Tim’s Tip of the Week: Practice - how many
of us practice the shots they are having trouble with? I know some of you do because I
see you out there working on your game
with a partner, by yourself, or on the wall.
That is great, keep up the good work. This
is how all of us can get better…if your serve
needs work, get out and hit a basket of
serves. If your volley needs work, get out
with a partner and hit reflex volleys or one
up and one back. Work on your forehand
and backhand with a partner - hit cross court
and down the line. Let’s start practicing!
Good Luck!
Tim Smith, Director of Tennis
(828) 387-4208, Ext. 207
tims@beechmtnclub.org
Volume 4, Issue 12
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At Your Service
The 2015 Member Handbooks are still available. If you have not picked up your FREE
copy and would like one, please call the
Member Services Office or stop by the Administration Office.
In a couple of months we will begin work on
our 2016 Handbook. Be sure to look for
them next season as it will include changes
in dues and user fees, policies, staff, Board
and meeting schedules, etc.
The Airport Shuttle Service will close for the
season at the end of October, weather permitting. We are still taking reservations so
be sure to go online (www.beechmtnclub.org)
and submit your requests. If you should
need assistance in any way with the online
reservation system, please feel free to call the
Member Services Office or Carol in the Administration Office (387-4208, ext. 201).
Several of our discount ticket venues will be
available for purchase during the winter
months including the Biltmore Estate and
Regal Cinema and, on a limited basis,
Grandfather Mountain and Linville Caverns.
The last day of the 2015 season for Tweetsie
Railroad will be Sunday, November 1.
Jennifer La Vigne, Member Services Manager
(828) 387-4208, Ext. 204
jenniferl@beechmtnclub.org
The Winners Corner
2nd Place: Ina Richter
Play Date: 8/12/15
1st Place: Bettye Seaman
2nd Place: Eva Gruman
Tuesday Men’s Bridge
Play Date: 8/4/15
1st Place: Bob Dickenson
2nd Place: Mike Cumberland
Play Date: 8/11/15
1st Place: Pete Pitard
2nd Place: Jim Knowles
Play Date: 8/18/15
1st Place: Bill Hess
2nd Place: Richard Rhyne
Play Date: 8/25/15
1st Place: Bob Dickenson
2nd Place: Ira Segal
Good Timers Bridge
Play Date: None
1st Place: Eva Gruman
Play Date: 8/19/15
1st Place: Marilyn Rosof
2nd Place: Thelma Edwards
Play Date: 8/26/15
1st Place: Marilyn Rosof
2nd Place: Ronnie Wolf
Thursday Men’s Bridge
Play Date: 8/6/15
1st Place: Stan Abrahams
2nd Place: Mort Berdisch
Play Date: 8/13/15
1st Place: Bob Dickenson
2nd Place: Dick Fontanesi
Play Date: 8/20/15
1st Place: Bob Bedore
2nd Place: Bill Brennan
Friday Bridge
Play Date: 7/31/15
1st Place: Charlotte Saltzman
2nd Place: Sue Frank-Gass
Play Date: 8/7/15
1st Place: Eva Gruman
2nd Place: Sue Frank-Gass
Play Date: 8/14/15
1st Place: Sabina Lewis
2nd Place: Thelma Edwards
Play Date: 8/21/15
1st Place: Bettye Seaman
2nd Place: Eva Gruman
Bocce League - Season Playoffs
Play Date: 8/5/15
Season Winner: Team 2
Fred & Carole Lakeway
Ken & Jessie Kent
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Three Weeks at a Glance
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
3
4
5
Hike
Zumba
Basket Making
Inter. Bridge Lessons
BMLN
Aqua Zumba
Core & Functional
Training
Pilates
Barre/Ab Attack
BMC Cross Fit
Thurs. Men’s Bridge
Pickleball Social
Twilight Golf
Sports Night Buffet
Day Trip
Bible Study
Outdr. Circuit Train.
D/S Water Aerobics
Tai Chi
Yoga
Stretch/Tone /Balance
Triple Threat
Friday Bridge
Final Pickleball Skills
Clinic
Crazy 8’s Dining
General Membership Meeting
Aqua Zumba
Open College
Tennis
Smackdown
Club Championship Golf Tourney
Dinner with
Denny Slawn
FSU Fan Club
Party
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
BMMGA
Annual
Banquet
Zumba
Men's Bridge
BMLGA
Core & Functional
Training
Pilates
Barre/Ab Attack
BMC Cross Fit
Social Bocce
Caravaggio Lunch and
Learn
Outdr. Circuit Train.
Tai Chi
Yoga
Oil Painting
BMMGA
Stretch/Tone/Balance
Triple Threat
Good Timers Bridge
Wednesday Night
Duplicate Bridge
Prime Rib Buffet
Hike
Zumba
Oil Painting
Inter. Bridge Lessons
BMLN Play/Lunch
Core & Functional
Training
Pilates
Barre/Ab Attack
BMC Cross Fit
Thurs. Men’s Bridge
Twilight Golf
Sports Night Buffet
Day Trip
Bible Study
Outdr. Circuit Train.
Tai Chi
Yoga
Stretch/Tone /Balance
Triple Threat
Friday Bridge
Crazy 8’s Dining
Barre/Ab Attack
Yoga
Club Championship Golf
Tournament
Pickleball Closing Day
Pool Closing Day
D/S Water Aerobics
Outdr. Circuit Train.
Tai Chi
Yoga
Stretch/Tone/Balance
Triple Threat
Ladies Dup. Bridge
Knitting
Begin. Bridge Lessons
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Rosh
Hashanah
Dinner
Outdr. Circuit Train.
Tai Chi
Yoga
Stretch/Tone/Balance
Triple Threat
Ladies Dup. Bridge
Knitting
Beginner Bridge
Lessons
Zumba
Men's Bridge
BMLGA Play/Lunch
Core & Functional
Training
Pilates
Barre/Ab Attack
BMC Cross Fit
Social Bocce
Outdr. Circuit Train.
Tai Chi
Oil Painting
Beech Bibliophiles
BMMGA
Yoga
Stretch/Tone/Balance
Triple Threat
Good Timers Bridge
Wednesday Night
Duplicate Bridge
Hike
Zumba
Oil Painting
Inter. Bridge Lessons
BMLN
Core & Functional
Training
Pilates
Barre/Ab Attack
BMC Cross Fit
Thurs. Men’s Bridge
Tennis Social/Dnr.
Twilight Golf
Sports Night Buffet
Day Trip
Bible Study
Outdr. Circuit Train.
Tai Chi
Yoga
Stretch/Tone /Balance
Triple Threat
Friday Bridge
Crazy 8’s Dining
Fall Farewell
Dinner Dance
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21
22
23
24
25
26
Outdr. Circuit Train.
Tai Chi
Yoga
Stretch/Tone/Balance
Triple Threat
Ladies Dup. Bridge
Knitting
Beginner Bridge
Lessons
Covered Dish Dinner
Zumba
Men's Bridge
BMLGA
Core & Functional
Training
Pilates
Barre/Ab Attack
BMC Cross Fit
Social Bocce
Outdr. Circuit Train.
Tai Chi
Oil Painting
BMMGA
Yoga
Stretch/Tone/Balance
Triple Threat
Good Timers Bridge
Wednesday Night
Duplicate Bridge
Fall Board Meeting
Hike
Zumba
Oil Painting
Inter. Bridge Lessons
BMLN
Core & Functional
Training
Book Buddies
Pilates
Barre/Ab Attack
BMC Cross Fit
Thurs. Men’s Bridge
Twilight Golf
Sports Night Buffet
Day Trip
Bible Study
Outdr. Circuit Train.
Tai Chi
Yoga
Stretch/Tone /Balance
Triple Threat
Friday Bridge
Crazy 8’s Dining
Barre/Ab Attack
Pickleball
Challenge the
Pros
Clubhouse Closed
for Private
Function