Pine Needles December, 2016

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2017 Pine Needles Club Member Information 2017 Annual Dues The annual dues for 2017 will represent an increase of 5% over 2016.  We will be offering two payment options for you to choose.  If you choose the option to pay on a semi-annual basis (January & July), the dues structure you will fall into is noted below at a 5% increase.  If you choose to pay your annual dues for the entire year in January, your dues increase will only be  3% over the 2016 rate.                                            Semi-Annual 5%               Annual 3% Sandhills                                                         Family                                     $4,460                            $4,380                                                       Individual                                 $3,000                            $2,925 Junior Executive                                             Family                                     $3,730                            $3,655        Individual                                 $2,500                            $2,440        Social                                                              Family                                     $1,530                             $1,495       Individual                                $1,000                             $990 Non-Resident North Carolina Couple                                     $2,625                            $2,575        Individual                                 $1,730                            $1,700 National Couple                                     $1,680                            $1,650 Individual                                 $1,110                            $1,090 Overseas Couple                                     $315                                 $310 Complimentary Room & Golf Passes We will be issuing 2017 Golf & Room passes for each membership category in January for the 2017 calendar year.  The passes will be split between Pine Needles & Mid Pines.  The Certificates/Passes will be labeled with the property logo where they are valid. Sandhills/Jr. Exec.        2 Pine Needles & 2 Mid Pines Golf Certificates                                       1 Pine Needles Room Night and 1 Mid Pines Room Night           Non-reseident             1 Pine Needles Room Night and 1 Mid Pines Room Night Social                           2 Pine Needles & 2 Mid Pines Golf Certificates                                       1 Pine Needles Room Night and 1 Mid Pines Room Night 2017 Member Group Bookings We ask that all member group booking requests of 8 guests or more be submitted to Sylvia on a Member Booking form.  This will be the best way to communicate requested availability for all needs (number of rooms, room type, tee time requests, dining requests and billing directives).  The forms will be available on the Members website, as well as will be sent out via email this week.  Going forward, the forms will also be on the member newsletter.  The reason for this change is that we are receiving an increase in group bookings and we want to be fair to all – our members, as well as our current resort guests, which will allow the best utilization of our available tee times and lodging options.  Once the group booking is finalized, a confirmation agreement between PN Club & the member will be signed by both parties. Please note the changes for group bookings in 2017: -PN Club Members will be allowed to bring up to 7 guests that are subject to the lodging room rate discount of 25%.  If you request to bring a larger group, and we have availability, the normal in house rates will apply to the guests over the accompanied 7.  We will still be able to adjust to the average so that all guests would pay the same guest rate for the room.  This change will apply only to groups in April, May, September & October. -Group deposits will be required at time of booking for all groups of 8 or more guests requiring lodging. The deposit amount of $100 per room can be billed to the members account, or to individual reservations agreed upon on the group booking form and confirmation. -All billing arrangements shall be finalized prior to the group arrival.  We feel this will help PN/MP staff, as well as you and your guests, in order to minimize discrepancies at check out. -We have finalized the 2017 Guest Golf Fees for PN & MP.  The attached rate sheet will detail our accompanied guest fees, as well as unaccompanied guest fees.  PN Club members are allowed to bring up to 7 guests to receive the guest fee, and all guests above 7 that are subject to the unaccompanied guest golf fee.  (Normal booking restrictions apply based on your member type in this situation). -PN Club members are allowed to book no more than 8 golfers at the unaccompanied guest fee.  Further, they can book no more than 14 days in advance, and times are based upon availability. We do understand the demand that PN/MP golf courses have on the member requests, resort requests, and outside golfers.  We will continue to make every effort to fill your requests as PN Club Members. Thank you! Graham Gilmore General Manager/Director of Golf                                                              Holiday Sale Thursday, December 15th Pine Needles Golf Shop 4:30 - 7:00 pm Now is the perfect time to shop for Christmas Gifts! Click HERE for Holiday Sale Catalog Gift giving during the Holiday is an ancient tradition in many religions. Giving gifts at Christmas is traced back to the Three Wise Men who traveled a long distance to give gifts to the baby Jesus. Christians practice this today by giving gifts to loved ones. Gift giving during Chanukah is a more modern tradition. Historically , families would give gelt (money) rather than presents. However, now some families will give a gift during Chanukah in replace of money.  However you practice your Holiday Season ... It is the seasons of giving, start now and save on some great items.  Here is what you can look forward to during the Sale: · 30% off all Un-Marked Golf Shop Apparel · 20% off All Footwear · 40% off Ladies Adidas in Golf Shop · 40% off Men’s Adidas in Golf Shop · 40% off All Donald Ross Member Apparel · 20% off Hats · 20% off Belts · 20% off Glassware · 20% off Sunglasses · 15% off Golf Bags · 15% off Framed Pictures 30 - 50% off everything in the Golf View Board Room!! For every $250.00 spent receive 2 complimentary green fees! For questions please contact Sylvia (910) 693-3250 E-Mail:   sylvia.balli@ rossresorts.com Mid Pines Christmas Day Brunch 2016 Cold Offerings Fresh Garden Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots, Croutons, Blue Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Sunflower Seeds, Artichoke Hearts Ranch, Blue Cheese, Balsamic and Thousand Island Dressing White Bean & Wild Mushroom Salad Poached Pear & Oranges Spinach Salad Sweet Chili Deviled Eggs Smoked Seafood Display with Smoked Salmon, Smoked Trout and Accoutrements Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, oysters, crab claws Cous Cous & Quinoa Salad Vegetable Pasta Salad Fresh Fruit Display with Melons and Berries Cheese & Cured Meat Display Soup  Blackeye Pea and Collards Wild Mushroom  Velouté Hot Offerings Broccoli & Cauliflower Casserole Roasted Winter Root Vegetables Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Macaroni & Cheese Fried Chicken Roasted Turkey & Apple-Chestnut Cornbread Stuffing Low Country Shrimp & Grits Omelet & Waffle Breakfast Station Carved Items Roasted Rosemary & Garlic Rubbed Leg of Lamb with Mint Yogurt Beef Wellington, truffle scented mushroom puree, puff pastry Crown Roast of Pork, Kumquat Chutney, Onion-bread stuffing Chaud-froid Salmon Sorghum glazed Spiral Ham w/ Currants Desserts Chef’s selection of assorted desserts Fondue Station                                                                                 Do you have a request for the Newsletter? Let us know! Please contact the Membership Office (910) 693-3250 Regards, Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club 1005 Midland Rd Southern Pines, NC  28387 Phone: (910) 692-7111 http://www.pineneedles-midpines.com Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, 1005 Midland Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387 You are on this e-mail list because you have opted in through our business. Click here to unsubscribe Mail this to a Friend