Roaring Gap, NCRoaring Gap, NCRoaring Gap, NCRoaring Gap, NC June 2016June 2016June 2016June 2016

High Meadows “Hummer”High Meadows “Hummer”High Meadows “Hummer”High Meadows “Hummer” Phone Numbers: Office - 363-2622; Golf Shop - 363-2445; Food & Beverage - 363-2773

A Word From The PresidentA Word From The PresidentA Word From The PresidentA Word From The President

We have made a lot of improvements and updates to our club over the winter and lucky for us, they just keep coming! Have you seen the restrooms on #6 recently? If not, your in for a pleasant surprise! The LGA financed a complete makeover for the Ladies and Men’s restrooms. So THANK YOU Ladies for your generosity! THANK YOU also so to the members and staff who were involved in everything from gutting to painting to installing new fixtures! You did a great job, the restrooms look great! And before I close, just a reminder. As always, our continued success depends on new memberships! So, as you start thinking about the 2016 Member-Guest, consider inviting someone new this year. Someone who will fall in love with High Meadows and be our next new member!

All the best, Brad

General Managers MessageGeneral Managers MessageGeneral Managers MessageGeneral Managers Message We have kicked off both our Ladies & Men’s Golf Association with a bang! Despite bad weather reports, both the LGA & MGA presidents took the bull by the horn and had amazing results … HMG&CC Golf Season is officially open! June is full of golfing fun, please check out the calendar in this Hummer and in your directory for all of our club events! We are especially excited to honor our past Presidents with a Past President’s golf gathering and dinner on June 11. We’re also getting ready for our 3rd Annual Ladies Golf Invitational on Monday, June 13th and we have been chosen to be the venue for the Alleghany J.A.M. Golf Tournament and Concert on Monday, June 20. Gentleman, be sure to mark your calendars for the MGA’s One Day Member-Guest (Stag Day) & Dinner on Friday, June 24. We

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A Short Wedge from HeavenA Short Wedge from HeavenA Short Wedge from HeavenA Short Wedge from Heaven Discover High Meadows Golf & Country Club Discover High Meadows Golf & Country Club Discover High Meadows Golf & Country Club Discover High Meadows Golf & Country Club

� Membership Special May 1, 2016 through October 31, 2016 All members that refer a new or returning member to HMG&CC will receive a $1,500 credit to their account for an approved Golf Member or $750 for an approved Social Member. Note: All applicants must be approved by the membership committee and the Board of Directors.

� Initiation Fee Special The Initiation Fee for the New Membership Promotion is only *$7,500, which is a 25% discount off the regular $10,000 initiation fee. *The $7,500 initiation fee may be split evenly over 3 years with the first payment due with application.

� 2016 Membership Dues Special! 2016 Membership dues will be only $2,016 (to be paid in full when you join) which is up to a $3,000 savings, depending on the type of membership! In addition, we have also waived the $400 food & beverage minimum and the $900 Capital Dues for 2016.

� Buy a home and join our community special promotion All homes are members again, during this special 1 time offer. All home sold will be granted a full membership with an Activation Fee of $5,000. This will replace the current initiation fee and must be activated before the end of this promotion!

� Call us today to set up a tour and some golf. See why our members and their club are so special!

Ask us about our good neighbor special! Live where you must

but play and enjoy where you want with no stress.

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TIP OF THE MONTH! "Playing from Rough"

As the temperature rises our rough is becoming a bigger and bigger obstacle to overcome. While I am sure this is news to most of you that never miss fairways, the following article is to help the rest of us that miss more than a few on a regular basis! The biggest key for getting out of the rough is hitting the ball first. Hitting the ball first will help maximize the distance you get out of the shot. Start by moving the ball back to slightly behind the middle of your stance. This will help you to hit the ball on a more descending angle which will in turn allow you to hit the ball first. I would also recommend a more lofted club. It is difficult if not impossible to get a club with less loft (4,5,6 iron) in the air and on the correct line. Next make sure you choke down on the club a little bit. By shortening the effective length of the club it is easier to hit the ball first. Choking down will also give you more control over the club and make it easier to control through impact, keeping the grass from rotating the club face and causing the ball to fly offline. Don’t try to make it all up on the next shot. If you have hit in the rough, take your medicine and get the ball back in the fairway. This will give you a larger margin for error and help you shrink your odds of making a higher score than necessary.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Please check your calendars for upcoming events in June. We have a busy schedule and hope to see all of our members in these events. We will start the month off with our Member-Member, Ladies Queen Bee, Ladies Invitational, the Jam outing and then round out the month with Men's Stag Day. Also do not forget our weekly events Men's Play Days, Ladies Day and our weekly Points Chase. Call the Golf Shop for information or for sign ups.

REMINDER:

Please make note that the Driving Range will close at 4:00PM on Mondays and Thursdays for mowing and maintenance.

Thank you, The Golf Shop Staff!

From The Membership Committee From The Membership Committee From The Membership Committee From The Membership Committee

Summer is finally arriving and the club looks great. Our committee continues to work to attract new members. Look for our ads in Triad Golf and the Carolina Golf Journal. Remember, we have some great incentives this year – our membership is truly a bargain. There is some indication that real estate traffic is picking up. Our preferred realtors have agreed to produce a real estate booklet focusing exclusively on High Meadows listings. We are hoping to establish an on-site real estate office that should facilitate exposure to homes on the market. You are the club’s most effective ambassadors. Share our fabulous golf course, our re-decorated clubhouse, our superb dining and other amenities with your friends. Bring a new face to Member-Guest. Given the chance, the club will sell itself!

Paul C. Perlik Membership Chair

House Committee UpdateHouse Committee UpdateHouse Committee UpdateHouse Committee Update

Thank you for supporting your club!

Sally Earnhardt, House Committee

Apr Dining Numbers

Wed Fri Sat

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22 50 14

22 66 33

33 36 65

37 54 67

543

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Wed Fri Sat Sun

22 48 56 81

41 95 39 x

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70 88 45 x

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Welcome New MembersWelcome New MembersWelcome New MembersWelcome New Members

Raynard & Diane Makin - Dining Members From Roaring Gap, NC

Bob Webster - Returning Golf Member From Greensboro, NC

Ladies News & NotesLadies News & NotesLadies News & NotesLadies News & Notes

Welcome High Meadows Lady Golfers. In case you may be interested in a 9-hole group, we have 9 Holers who play on Thursdays (11:00am in May and 10:00am beginning in June), and on Saturdays at 1pm. Contact the golf shop if you are interested in playing or perhaps on a given day you only have time for 9 holes. Join in the fun.

Coming up:

June 11: Queen Bee 9:00am followed by lunch June 13: LGA Invitational 9:30am July 14: Ladies Member Guest 9:00am

We welcome anyone who would still like to join the LGA either as a golfing member or social. Contact Donna in the office or Janet Knott

Janet Knott, LGA President Peggy Cooper; Cindy Lee Middleton, Dian Ramey

are in full swing and we are excited for folks come and see all we have to offer! Once again, our Social Committee and Staff threw some amazing parties last month. Debbi Shelburne won the hat contest as part of our 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby celebration and the race was incredible. We had about 100 members and guests enjoy our Mother’s Day feast and you opened our pool in style with the Pool Opening BBQ & Party! You don’t want to miss another party—make your reservation now for everything going on in June. Summer parties start with our first major golf tournament, the Spring Member-Member and our version of a low country boil with The Troupers as our featured band on Saturday evening June 4th! Our singer-songwriter series, FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE, continues on the 2nd Friday of the month, June 10 with Julian Charles. New for 2016, be sure to join us in the main bar for a new fun night, Thirsty Thursday, starting on June 16, see flyer in this Hummer for details. We have a special Father’s day meal planned on Sunday, June 19th, check out the details in this Hummer! After a great day of golf, come join us Monday, June 20th for the Alleghany J.A.M. Dinner Buffet and Concert in the Great Room. We have so much going on, please check out the calendar on the back of this Hummer to see all that your club is doing! It is time to PARTY! We want to be sure that you have marked your calendars for the date of our Spring Member Meeting on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 3:00 in the Great Room. We need your help to move the club forward and appreciate your opinions. The more you know about your club and its operation the better we can present our club to the world. It is through years of dedicated members leading and directing the club that the club is in a positive position; now is the time to get more deeply involved. We need more members to join the club

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2016 HIGH MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB PRO AM

Benefitting: The Alleghany County Community Foundation

It is the time of year when we start the “Hole Sponsorship” drive for our annual HMCC Pro Am. The tournament itself is scheduled for Friday, August 26th. The High Meadows membership has made this tournament a tremendous success over the past three years through its generosity as hole sponsors for this tournament. In just three years, through this initiative, High Meadows has become the single largest financial contributor to the Alleghany County Community Foundation. We have a wonderful tournament scheduled again this year and hope to keep the momentum going for such a wonderful cause. As in the past, all the net proceeds from this tournament STAYS in Alleghany County through our contributions to the Foundation. Some of the areas that the money is being used are: Foster Grandparents and senior companion programs, in-school tutoring, rural delivery of the Solid Rock Food Pantry, star pupils, Blue Ridge Read, emergency assistance programs, and many more worthy causes. You should have received a call from a member of the tournament committee soliciting your help, please consider sponsoring a hole during the Pro Am to support the Foundation. Thank you so much for what you have done during the last three years, and let’s make 2016 the best and most successful year yet!

Thank you, 2016 Pro Am Committee

MGA NewsMGA NewsMGA NewsMGA News

Men’s Stag Day is on June 24th! We have a 1:00 shotgun with dinner to follow golf. Remember Green Fees are waived for this event and only cart fees apply. You can invite up to three (3) guests to play in this event! It’s a great opportunity to show off our golf course and club to potential new members! Sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board outside the Golf Shop by early June. The entrance fee for this years Stag Day will be $50 plus cart fee.

Tommy Thompson, MGA

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We look forward to seeing a lot of familiar faces as well as some new faces when the High Meadows Chapel holds the first service of the 2016 season on Sunday, June 5 at 9:00. Services will continue every Sunday through the last Sunday in September. Everyone is Welcome & Golf Attire Acceptable! The Reverend Jim Frazier will be returning to officiate our non-denominational service again this year.

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Thirsty Thursday’s are about to begin! Time to enjoy a cocktail or two and some quality time with friends. So Get Up! Get off that couch! Let’s make this summer one that counts!

FEATURES Mojitos

Strawberry Margaritas Hummingbird Martinis Assana Chardonnay Pony Coronas Pony Bud Light

Your Bar Manager, Angela

and more events to help cover the ever growing cost of operations. None of us wants to look to raising dues as our first line of covering costs, however, marketing takes time and requires your involvement to get our name back out in our region. We’ve seen movement on home sales in our community and positive things are happening around the club. We have started a new membership drive and once again we ask all of you to get involved, remember that YOU are the link between HMG&CC’s past and future success. All of you are amazing members and are part of HMG&CC for a lot of reasons. Share your story with someone new that can join our family to add that next special memory! As we look toward to our Past President’s Event we all want to take this time to thank all of you who have served as Presidents, served on the Board of Directors or any of the committees over the years. We appreciate all you have done for and given to your club.

See you around the club Mark

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We are planning a fabulous event for you and your Guests! Watch for the invitations to arrive in your mailbox soon!

August 4th - Practice Round & Pizza Party August 5th - Round One & Cocktail Party August 6th - Round Two & Dinner Dance

Music by: Continental Divide

August 7th - Rain Date

ALLEGHANY COUNTY

Adult Relaxation Coloring Class Wednesday, June 1, through July 27, 2016 3:30 – 5 pm Coloring can help you relax, reduce stress, and spark creativity. Come try the latest trend in artistic expression. Alleghany County Library; 122 N. Main Street; 336-372-5573

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Music on Main Friday - June 3, July 2, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, Oct. 7. 5pm until. Open to the public. Merchants will be open late. Special sales. A variety of music from Jazz to Classic Rock, from Mountain Music to 60s oldies in several downtown locations . Main Street, Sparta

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Music in the Park Saturday, June 4, 6 pm –Robin Cater and Band Saturday, June 18, 6 pm – Kelly and the Cowboys Saturday, June 25, 6pm – Silverleaf Mountain Open to the public Crouse Park; 60 Cherry St., Sparta; 336-372-5473

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Crouse House Pickers Mondays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 - 6pm – Open to the public Local musicians perform live bluegrass and old time mountain music in an informal setting. Crouse Park; 60 Cherry Street; Sparta; 372-5473

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Classic Car Cruise-In Saturdays - June 11, July 9 Aug 13, Sept 10, Oct 8. 2 pm. Free to the public. From vintage model T’s to classic 60s muscle cars, automobile enthusiasts display their vehicles on Main Street in downtown Sparta

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Tour de Mountains Saturday, June 11 Riders take off at 10 am. Take off from downtown Sparta for a day of cycling in the mountains. 16, 35, 66, and 100 mile distance loops with fully stocked rest stops. Information at TourDeMountains.com; 336-372-2944

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Alleghany Jubilee; 25 N. Main Street; Sparta; 336-657-1441 Every Monday, Tuesday - $5, & Saturday - $6 Doors open at 6pm. Music begins at 7pm. Mondays - Line Dancing classes. 6-8pm. Saturday, June 4: Country Express Saturday, June 11: Bad Habits Saturday, June 18: Crooked Road Ramblers Saturday, June 25: Backwater

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Alleghany Farmers Market Saturday thru October - 9am -Noon Fresh vegetables, pastured meats, cheeses, gourmet baked goods, artisan crafts and more. E. Whitehead St; Sparta; next to Crouse Park - 372-5473

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VFW Chicken BBQ Saturday, June 11 & Every 2nd Saturday thru Sept. 8:30 till ….. Come Early! Half Chicken $5; Whole Chicken $9 VFW Post 7034; 1193 Hwy 21S.; Sparta; 200-0083

Relay for Life Friday, June 16, 6 pm. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. Alleghany High School; 404 Trojan Avenue; 336-755-8566

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Shrine Club Duck Race Saturday, June 18 – Noon – 4pm. Free admission. Riverfront fundraiser for the New River Shrine Club. Food, fun, games & a bounce house. Contact a Shriner for a chance on the winning duck. Tickets $10 each, 3/$25.. Top prize is $500. Una’s River Bottom; Willow Ln; 336-705-9414 or 336-402-8570

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Grapestompers Home Winemaker Showcase Saturday, June 18 – Noon – 4pm Souvenir wine glass $5.00 Taste a variety of wines from dry and sweet wines to port and mead, while the amateur winemakers compete for prizes. Live music. Thistle Meadow Winery; Laurel Springs, NC; 800-233-1505

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NC Mountain Arts Adventure Studio Tour Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 17, 18, 19 10am – 5pm. Visit the studios of local artists and watch the creative process. Items for sale. Consultations for commission work. For map to artist locations: NCMountainArtsAdventure.com. CLVFD & Medical Responders Chicken BBQ Saturday, June 18 from 1:00 until sold out! BBQ Chic Meal - sides, beverage & dessert (eat-in or take-out) $10 Half Chicken (take-out) $6 Whole Chicken (take-out) $8 Cherry Lane Fire Department

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Alleghany County Reading Challenge Ongoing through November 1 Never read Sci-Fi? What about True Life Adventure? Take the Reading Challenge and give other genres a try! Sign-up at the Alleghany County Library. Alleghany County Library; 122 N. Main St.; Sparta; 372-5573

YADKIN VALLEY

June 16th: The 6th annual EVTA "Trails Boogie" will be held at The Liberty in Elkin. This free concert will feature the Jeweltones. Social hour begins at 5:30 with a silent auction and music follows at 7:00. Food and drink available for purchase. Silent auction proceeds and donations will fund the hiking and biking trails. Everyone is welcome for an evening of music, food, fun, and celebration of the trails.

WILKES COUNTY

Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 - Kellie Pickler Fri, Oct. 28, 2016 - Ernie Haas & Signature Sound w/J. Mark McVey Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 - Christmas with The Celts Friday, March 10, 2017 - The Bellamy Brothers Thursday, April, 6, 2017 - Taylor Hicks Friday, May 19, 2017 - Annie Moses Band

Walker Center on campus of Wilkes Community College 336-838-6260

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STEAK QUESADILLA 8.75STEAK QUESADILLA 8.75STEAK QUESADILLA 8.75STEAK QUESADILLA 8.75

Beef strips, sautéed peppers, onions, diced tomatoes

cheddar jack cheese, jalapenos and black olives.

POOR BOY SLIDER TRIO 9.75POOR BOY SLIDER TRIO 9.75POOR BOY SLIDER TRIO 9.75POOR BOY SLIDER TRIO 9.75

Fried oyster, tempura shrimp and fried

chicken topped with spicy aioli and coleslaw.

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6 wings 6.75 12 Wings 12.756 wings 6.75 12 Wings 12.756 wings 6.75 12 Wings 12.756 wings 6.75 12 Wings 12.75

Tossed in your choice of hot, mild, honey

BBQ or Thai peanut sauce, served with celery sticks,

carrot sticks and bleu cheese dressing.

FINGER BONES 10.75FINGER BONES 10.75FINGER BONES 10.75FINGER BONES 10.75

Marinated sliced pork ribs fried and tossed

with zesty house made BBQ sauce, garnished

with slaw and matchstick potatoes.

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BASKET BASKET BASKET BASKET ---- O O O O ---- PRETZELS 4.75PRETZELS 4.75PRETZELS 4.75PRETZELS 4.75

Soft pretzels sprinkled with salt, served

with cheddar dip, salsa and mustard aioli.

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House fried pork skins dusted with house made blackening spice.

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Fresh Wisconsin Cheddar cheese curds, hand-battered

& served with a side of red pepper jalapeño jam for dipping.

Fathers Day Menu

Sunday, June 19

3:00 - 6:00

BUFFET

Salad Bar with Assorted Toppings & Dressings

Assorted Rolls & Butter

Baked Potato Bar

Steamed Broccoli

Creamed Spinach

WHAT’S YOUR PLEASURE?

Hamburger Steak (10oz) $12.00

Grilled Salmon $19.00 Ribeye

Regular Cut (12oz) $26.00

Man Cut (16oz) $28.00

Add a Shrimp Skewer $6.00

Free Ice Cream Sundae Bar

with every Entrée

Kids Menu Available

Coming Events Coming Events Coming Events Coming Events July 2016

July 4 .............................. 4th of July Tournament & Parade July 8 .............................. Friday Night Live - David Parsons July 13 ............................ Ladies Night Out July 14 ............................ LGA Member-Guest July 16 ............................ Board Meeting July 18 - 22 ...................... Kidsweek & Williams Group Outing July 23 ............................. Member Mingle

F & B Hours of OperationF & B Hours of OperationF & B Hours of OperationF & B Hours of Operation

June Dining Hours

Wed, Fri & Sat. .............................................. 6:00 - 9:00 Thursday ....................................................... 5:00 - 8:00

Side Door Lounge Hours

Sunday .......................................................... 12:00 - 6:00 Bar opens at 12:00; Food Service at 3:00

June Grille Hours

Monday - Saturday ....................................... 8:00 - 4:00 Sunday ......................................................... 8:00 - 3:00

June 2016June 2016June 2016June 2016 SundaySundaySundaySunday MondayMondayMondayMonday TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday FridayFridayFridayFriday SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday

1 Wed. 11:00

Men’s Group

2 9:00 Ladies Day

10:00 Nines

3 Super Senior

Play Day 11:00

4 9:00 Spring Mem-Mem Round 1

Beach Party

5 Chapel 9:00am

10:00 Spring Mem-Mem Round 2 Awards &

Lunch Buffet

6 Super Senior

Play Day 11:00

7

8 Wed. 11:00

Men’s Group

9 9:00 Ladies Day

10:00 Nines

10 Super Senior

Play Day 11:00

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! w/Julian

Charles

11 9:00 Queen Bee

1:00 Nines

Mens Points Chase

Board Mtg 3:00

Past Presidents Golf & Dinner

12 Chapel 9:00am

Open Tee X’s…..8-10 Couples………..10-11 Mixed Couples..11-12

13

9:30 LGA Invitational

14

15

Wed. 11:00 Men’s Group

16 9:00 Ladies Day

10:00 Nines

17

Super Senior Play Day 11:00

18 9:00 Ladies Day/

Men’s Point Chase

1:00 Nines

19

Chapel 9:00am

Open Tee X’s…..8-10 Couples………..10-11 Mixed Couples..11-12

Fathers Day Cook-out

20 JAM

Tournament Concert & Dinner

21

22 Wed. 11:00

Men’s Group

23 9:00 Ladies Day

10:00 Nines

24 1:00 Men’s

Member-Guest Dinner to follow

25

10:00 Ladies Day/Men’s Point Chase

1:00 Nines

Town Hall Mtg 3:00

26 Chapel 9:00am

Open Tee X’s…..8-10 Couples………..10-11 Mixed Couples..11-12

27

Super Senior Play Day 11:00

28 29 Wed. 11:00

Men’s Group

30 9:00 Ladies Day

10:00 Nines