Moss Creek

Advocate July 2013

Issue Highlights: Member Photos

Golf Shop Tip

Marina Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Meet the 2014 Board Candidates

Advocate TABLE OF CONTENTS

Member Pictures Page 2

Community News Page 3

Golf Corner Page 4-6

Tennis News Page 7

Meet the Candidates Page 8-10

Fitness News Page 11

Clubhouse News Page 12-13

We have now completed the half year mark, and the 2013 Member Survey results are available on our website. If you have not had an opportunity to review it, it certainly would be recommended. There is a lot of information, such as the top four (4) areas of importance: Com-munity Security, Privacy, Common Area Maintenance, and Pecan Grove Entrance. The primary reason for buying in Moss Creek is Fi-nancial Stability, Location is second, Natural Surrounding is third. The outcome in general indicates that we are doing well and have the sup-port of most of the Community. But, as in any case, there are con-cerns. Our General Manager, Cliff Charnes, will be issuing the report to his directly reporting managers for their review and resolution of negative comments where justified. As for Low Speed Vehicles, the survey indicates that 50% say “no,” 35% “yes with contingencies” and 15% “yes with no contingencies.” It does not appear that there is over-whelming Membership support for Low Speed Vehicles. The three things that Members would like to see improved/changed are the Dog Park, Member Dining, and Bostwick Pavilion.

The Board is working on updating our Vision, Mission and Brand State-ments with the help of PCA (Private Club Associates) who conducted the Member Survey.

We also invited representatives of Hargray to meet with the Commu-nity and hopefully this will assuage some customer concerns. Andrew Rein, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, made a presentation to the Membership on June 24, followed by a wide range of Q&A. Mr. Rein distributed maps showing how the Community will be broken down into four separate regions for individual inspection and resolution of service problems. You will have an opportunity to have your commu-nication lines and equipment checked out. Additionally, Hargray will repair or replace necessary “in home” wiring and/or Hargray equipment at their expense. This is an unusual but welcomed provision. You are urged to sign-up for this audit if you are experiencing communication problems. Contact Suzanna Johnston at Administration at 843-836-6116 or sjohnston@mosscreek-hiltonhead.com. Alternatively Time Warner has submitted a proposal to install fiber optic lines to Moss Creek Administration buildings. At some point, if we do go forward with Time Warner, you may be able to select your “residential” carrier.

The Boat Ramp Project has been completed and we celebrated its official opening on Thursday, June 27. At this writing the project is approximately $20,000 over budget due to the additional cost of railing installation, floating dock extension and removal of the buried former ramp. We will provide a final cost analysis after all bills have been processed.

The Gatehouse Task Force has selected an Architect, Land Planner and Engineer. You will be kept informed as we continue to move for-ward. We have also authorized the Land Planner to review our overall use of space and to provide a detailed analysis of availability based on

Dominick Bonanno

MCOA Board President

Moss Creek Covenants. The Land Planner has also been contracted to look at the Equestrian Center and to advise on Dog Park location. The Causeway review is in an early stage, beginning with an engineering study conducted to determine the extent of its structural integrity. The Team Building pro-gram with Executive Leadership Solutions, and the Ad-ministrative Staff has been accomplished and we’ve been advised that it is achieving positive results. With regard to our financial status for the four months ended May 2013, Revenue is slightly down by approxi-mately $9,000 and Expenses are also down by approxi-mately $176,000. Bottom line, we had a Net Operating Surplus of $874,000 which is over budget by $414,000. This includes Certificate Income of $665,000 which is over budget by $196,000. Again, our financial position is positive.

Jimmy Buffett Nights Wednesday, June 12th & 19th

Scavenger Hunt on Fording Island

Community News

Cliff Charnes

General Manager/COO

As part of the 2013 Member Survey, we received 2,733 comments from the Membership which were broken down into about 38 categories. All comments have been read and the appropriate sections given to each of the depart-ment managers. Each of us will focus on any prevalent comments and work on plans where we can, to improve the Member experience. Thanks to all of you who participated. We are back to full training the staff at the Fitness Center with the addition of Lee Snider. Lee is extremely well quali-fied and together with Amber, should be able to compe-tently serve the needs of Moss Creek. As soon as the July activity lets up, we plan to have an open house at the Fit-ness Center to introduce everyone in their current roles. Please watch for an announcement and join us. Speaking of the July activities, and following the old adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,”

Randy Connelly

Chief of Security

While at the Main Gate at Moss Creek, I have on many occasions observed motorists pull towards our gate and stop in the road while they conduct phone calls or text messages. There is no doubt that using your phone while driving is dangerous and you should refrain from doing so. A recent news article referenced how insurance scammers have the ability to cause accidents by observing the drivers following them. They either will watch in the rear view mirror or have their passenger watch through their side view mirror to watch the ac-tions of the driver. If the driver is busy raising and lowering their head, they can observe this and at the point when the driver low-ers their head to text or read, they would stop abruptly causing the inattentive driver to collide into the rear end. This starts the ar-duous task of dealing with the accident, or maybe worse, severe injuries to you. Also, it is not safe to stop in any lane even while off of the main route as accidents can easily be caused and could result in road rage temper tantrums. Pull into a parking space of a nearby lot if needed in order to safely complete your call. Moss Creek em-ployees are not permitted to perform these functions while operating vehicles or equipment. A life is worth waiting a few minutes for. Stay alert at all times. Remember, all bicycles must be equipped with a bell for notification and must utilize the leisure trails except where trail is not avail-able.

please help us make sure everyone has a safe and enjoy-able time. You can do this by making sure your summer visitors are familiar with the Rules and Regulations of Moss Creek. For example, while the golf cart paths are great places to walk, they are restricted to golfers only from 8:00am to dusk; fishing and swimming off of any of our docks is not allowed; and, diving is prohibited at the pools. The Rules and Regulations are for your protection and are available on the website. Have a great Fourth of July!

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Golf Corner

Mitchell Wilkerson

Director of Golf Maintenance

The Birthday Is Over The South Course greens and fairways recently turned one year old and what good babies they are. The fairways went through their first year shots with aerifying and verticut-ting. It hurt them at first, but they really look like champs and are ready to grow more and more. The greens received the same treatment and are recovering as good as the fairways. They passed their first year check-up with flying colors and the outlook for our babies is good. The continued care for these areas will insure their good health and future. The necessary care needed at times will seem over board to some, but the more attention and care you put into them, the better they will grow up to be. At least they do not talk back….yet!

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Have you seen the new

Marsh Winds sign?

If you haven’t seen the new sign, here it is! We still have a ways to go before we are fin-ished with the beautification of the area sur-rounding the sign. Some plants have been planted, with another 20 ordered along with lighting.

Marina Ribbon Cutting Ceremony June 27, 2013

Golf Corner

Heidi Wright-Tennyson

Director of Golf

Golf Shop Tip of the Month

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As the July Advocate is being distributed, we will be in full swing with the Junior Golf, Tennis & Swim Camp. There are over 50 jun-

iors participating in the camp this year. Thank you for your participation; we are looking forward to a great week with the kids.

Weekly junior clinics continue in July and August on Thursdays from 10:00-11:00am. Sign-up sheets are available in the Golf Shop

and the fee is $10.00/junior.

The first Family Golf Night on June 28 will be completed; at the time of writing this article we had eight families signed up to partici-

pate. Mark your calendars for the Family Golf Nights yet to come on July 26 and August 23. For Family Golf Night the Golf Shop

professional staff will be on the range from 5:00-6:00pm offering complimentary instruction and fun skills games for families (adult

Members accompanied by a junior(s) 18 years of age and younger). After the instruction you may take your junior on the course to

play a few holes. After golf enjoy dinner in the Clubhouse. All juniors 18 and under who attend Family Golf Night with an adult eat

chicken fingers and fries at no cost! Call the Golf Shop if you would like to attend. All juniors must be accompanied by an adult for

instruction, golf, and dinner.

If you are looking to get off campus this summer to play some golf, keep in mind the Summer Private Club Reciprocal program for

Activity Fee Members. During the months of June, July, and August Moss Creek will reciprocate with Bear Creek, Belfair, Berke-

ley Hall, Brays Island, Callawassie, Chechessee, Dolphin Head, Ford Plantation, Haig Point, Hampton Hall, The Golf Club at Indigo

Run, Long Cove, May River, Oldfield, Old Tabby Links, Savannah Harbor, Sea Pines CC, Secession and Wexford. The reciprocal

rate for most of the clubs is $50 and guest fees vary. Reservations must be made by the professional staff and we can call three to

seven days in advance. Each club sets their own guidelines for time of play, fees, and number of groups they allow per day.

CLICK HERE for a printable roster complete with aerification schedules.

Do you have the right driver for your game? We all like to hit the ball long and straight. One of the keys in maximizing your distance off the tee is find-ing the right driver for your swing. Depending on your swing speed and the amount of ball speed you create when you hit the ball, having a driver with the correct loft and shaft flex are extremely important to attain a launch angle that creates the most distance. The Golf Shop is equipped with the Fore-sight GC2 launch monitor and this is a terrific tool to determine ball speed, launch angles, and spin rates. Call a Golf Shop staff professional today if you would like to book an appointment to test out your driver against our demo drivers.

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Mon., July 1st—Saturday, July 6th Junior Golf, Tennis, & Swim Camp

Thursday, July 4th

4th Mixed Member-Member

Friday, July 12th Twilight Golf

Saturday, July 20th

Harry Hawkins Tournament

Friday, August 16th Twilight Golf

Monday, September 2nd

Labor Day Mixed Member-Member

Sat. September 7th & Sun. Sept. 8th Couples Championship

Mon. September 9th & Tues. September 10th

Host SMGA

Wed., September 11th & Thurs., September 12th WGA Solheim

Friday, September 13th

Men’s One Day Member-Guest

Wednesday, September 18th Ladies Day Match Play / WGA Qualifying Flight

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The Runnin’ Wild was played on the two hottest days of 2013 with a heat index over 108*. On day one, the format was Better Ball of Partners on the front nine and Chap-man on the back nine. On day two, they played Scramble on the front nine and Aggre-gate on the back nine. The leaders after day one were Melissa Nieberding and Brenda Lozan (69) and Joy McGavisk and Linda McCarron (69). After day two both teams fought hard and couldn’t break away until the tie-breaker that decided the Overall Champion. Congratulations to our 2013 Overall Champions of Melissa Nieberding and Brenda Lozan and all of our flight winners. Thanks for playing.

Moss Creek Cup

Congratulations to the South Team for winning the inaugu-ral Moss Creek Cup played on the Moss Creek North Course. This event was originally scheduled for May 4-5 and was rescheduled to June 22-23 due to Mother Nature not cooperating. On day one, the front nine format was four ball match play (better ball of partners) followed by the back nine format of foursomes match play (alternate shot). On day two, there were two singles matches, indi-viduals compete against one opponent on the front nine and the second opponent in the pairing on the back nine. South Team consists of Charlie Boles, Jerry Mcguinn, Pat Piercy, Bill Weagly, Steven Soucy, Ron Wel-pott, Charlie Waller, Peyton McLamb, Ted Patnaude, Don Mikkelson, Paul Kruzelock, Don Muller, Peter Swanepoel, Russ Piccioni, Dan Coll, Bill Ritchie, Mike Hartnett, and Steve Strelcheck.

WGA Runnin’ Wild Tournament

New York Open

This year’s event was held on the Moss Creek – South Course. The format was ABCD Scramble. The 2013 New York Open Champions are George Jones, Mark Hoey, Anita Barreca, and Claire Karnas. With this win, Geroge Jones also gets to run next year’s event. Congratu-lations to all the winners.

Tennis News

Tom Ruth

Director of Tennis

September 19th—22nd—Club Championships (Doubles)

September 26th—29th—Club Championships (Mixed)

October 3rd—6th—Club Championships (Singles)

Mark Your Calendar:

65 and Over Teams The sign-up sheets for the 65 and over teams have been posted. This season was formerly referred to as the Super Seniors and will run from September thru Octo-ber. Players that are 65 and over, or turn 65 before the end of the year, are eligible to participate. If you have any questions stop by the Tennis Center and we will be glad to get you on the appropriate team. 6.0 Mixed Doubles 55 and Over Congratulations to the 6.0 Mixed Doubles 55 and Over Mixed Doubles team that has advanced to the State tournament. They defeated Wexford in their final match to secure their birth in the state tournament to be held in August. Congratulations to the team and captains, Debbie Retzer and Lee McSavaney. Tennis Tip: Movement As we all know, movement is very important in the game of tennis. The following

tips will allow you to move better and be more prepared for the next shot. At prac-

tices we talk a lot about the split step when coming in to the net, but that is not the

only time we should be split stepping. It is important that we are balanced before

our opponents hit the ball no matter where we are on the court. The best way to

balance yourself is by making a split step just before your opponent hits the ball.

This split step will allow you to change directions and/or make a quicker first step.

The second idea is to make sure we hit and then recover. We do not want to get

caught watching our shot and waiting for our opponent to hit it back before we

make our next move. As soon as we finish our shot we need to begin our recovery

to get in position for the next shot. If you use these two tips you will find yourself

moving around the court better and better prepared for your opponent’s next shot.

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Grass Court Event Friday, June 21, 2013

The Nominating Committee has selected the following nominees for the upcoming election. Five nominees will be running to fill the three vacancies on the 2014 MCOA Board of Directors: Barry Burgoyne, Kathleen Myer, Lou Natale, Herbert Sawyer, and Lawrence Taylor. The results of the election will be announced at the MCOA Special Meeting to be held Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 4:00 p.m. at the Moss Creek Clubhouse. Those elected will take office January 1, 2014. The positions to be filled are currently held by Dominick Bonanno, John Woronowich, and Eileen Hutton whose terms expire December 31, 2013. We thank them greatly for their excellent service. This year’s Nominating Committee Members; Stan Potter, Chair; Ted Patnaude, Chuck Sciortino, Chatts Zeletes, Dick Brennan, Bill Mott, and Sally Kaminski express their appreciation to all the candidates who participated this year. In making its selections, the Committee endeavored to evaluate various factors in each candidate’s background, including education, work experience, community activities and tenure, key interest areas, willingness to devote sufficient time and energy, and his or her regard for Moss Creek. This year’s nominees bring considerable knowledge and experience in the areas of finance, administration, business operations, and communications. Members planning to run as a MCOA Board candidate by petition, as outlined in the MCOA Bylaws, Article IV, Section 1, should have the signed petitions turned in to the Nominating Committee as soon as possible, or by the latest, Monday, July 15, 2013. On Tuesday, September 10, at 4:00 p.m., come to the Clubhouse and ‘Meet the Candidates’ who are running for the MCOA Board of Directors in the October election. Each candidate will have five to seven minutes to present their thoughts to the membership. Once the candidates have discussed their position, a short question and answer session will be held, followed by concluding comments.

Who is Running for the 2014 MCOA Board?

Barry Burgoyne

13 Indigo Court

My formative years were spent in Upstate New York, Massachusetts, and Ohio where I attended Lenox School (MA), Mount Union Col-lege (OH), and Schoolcraft College (MI) majoring in Business Administration. I also served two years in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict monitoring the Southern Command Military Assistance Program. Following my tour of duty, I met my wife Sandy; we married in 1969; raised two wonderful children; and managed ten corporate relocations before settling in Moss Creek.

The first ten years of my working career was spent with Unilever as Area Sales Manager in Albany, Buffalo, and Detroit. I also spent one year working in New York City at corporate headquarters as District Field Sales Analyst. We moved to Grand Rapids, MI, after being recruited by the Perrigo Company where I worked for twenty-eight years in various sales and marketing capacities. I served as Vice President of Sales the last ten years of my career with responsibilities that included: departmental P&L, sales training, manpower as-sessment, customer partnering, and growth of overall sales. The position required actively serving on several trade associations and customer supplier boards. Perrigo is the world’s largest manufacturer of over the counter pharmaceutical consumer goods for the store brand business. During my tenure, the company's sales grew from twenty six million to one billion dollars.

We purchased our Stable Gate property in 2007, lived here part time until we sold our primary home in Cincinnati in 2011. We now call Moss Creek home. Sandy and I are socially involved with golf, clubhouse activities, and Monday Night Grillers. For the past six years, I’ve worked with Hilton Head Habitat for Humanity, marshaled the Heritage, and have been involved with the Moss Creek Adopt-a-Highway program. I’m currently a member of the Architectural Review Board, co-chair the Community Pride Committee, and serve on the Green Committee.

I enjoy taking an active role where possible and feel that my background fits well with Moss Creek. Sandy and I feel that this is a good place to call home, and if elected, I welcome the opportunity to offer balanced perspective on the Moss Creek Board.

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A native Hoosier, I began my college career at Indiana University, where I met my husband, David. After our three children were in school, I went back to school and completed my degree at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX, with a double major in Psychology and Anthropology. My graduate work was at Northern Illinois University in Research and Learning Psychology. As an undergraduate, I pub-lished in the Journal of Genetic Psychology, was founder and president of the University Association for Women and at age 36, was elected President of the Student Body. I was a consultant to the President on Continuing Education and Student Affairs and produced an exhibit of oral histories of pioneer women for the Museum of North Texas History.

My volunteer activities over the years include: serving on the Mayor’s and the Governor’s Commissions on the Status of Women, crisis counseling of men and women of all ages, domestic violence intervention, fund-raising, motivational seminars for self-esteem in teenagers, and boostering. I was a founding member of the All-Sports Booster Club at our children’s high school, serving as treasurer, and was presi-dent of the softball and the baseball booster clubs. I remain on the board of the Hall of Fame Committee at St. Charles High School in Illinois.

David and I bought our home in Moss Creek in 2007 after visiting our friends, the Leagues, many times. We appreciated the beauty, the amenities and the financial stability of Moss Creek and were drawn by the many wonderful people we met here. We became full-time residents in 2011 when we realized that we would rather be here than in Illinois! I have served on the House Committee for two years, chaired the Moss Creek Women’s Golf Association 2012 Susan G. Komen Rally for the Cure, and co-chaired the WGA 2013 Member-Guest Golf Tournament. I am the New Member Advocate for Ladies’ Nine Golf and I oversee the Second Sunday Swingers. I also started, with Claire Brennan, the Moss Creek monthly food drive for Bluffton Self Help.

Our experience here has been a very positive one and I look forward to contributing in meaningful ways to the continued success of Moss Creek.

Kathleen Myer

62 Peninsula Drive

Louis Natale

19 Spartina Point

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I am a native New Yorker and graduated from Hofstra University in 1966. Jeffrie and I relocated to Moss Creek in 2002. Subsequent to a brief assignment with Retail Credit Company, I joined the staff of the Suffolk County Department of Social Services and retired in 2000. During my 33-year tenure with the agency, I held various managerial and administrative positions. In my last position, I was the Division Administrator responsible for the administration and operations of Child Protective and Family Services, Adoption, and Foster Care in Suffolk County including the utilization of over 200 professional staff that operated out of 8 district offices. I have substantial and diverse executive experience developing program and personnel budgets, working with and coordinating the activity of independent not for profit and ancillary public agencies, negotiating contracts for services, and development of data based management information systems.

Prior to relocating to Moss Creek, I was a member of the Head of the Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals and the Conservation Committee. I have been actively involved in our community as a member of the Bostwick Recreation and Community Pride Committees, serve on the Board of the MC Boat Owners Association, and was Chairperson of our Audubon Golf Course Certification Sanctuary resource group. I also served as a member of the Nature Club Board. Outside of Moss Creek, I have worked as a volunteer for the Island Recreation Center and Heroes on Horseback.

Jeffrie and I are members and active participants of the Golf Club, Bicycle Club, and I kayak with the Moss Creek Thursday group. We also enjoy Twilight Golf, Trivia, and have in the past participated in the Yacht Club, Casual and Gourmet Dining.

Given the opportunity, I would consider it a privilege to serve our community on the MCOA Board of Directors.

Herbert Sawyer

68 Toppin Drive

I am a native Rhode Islander (born 1941) and like many Rhode Islanders, lived and worked there until we (my wife Judy and I) moved to Moss Creek in the Fall of 2004.

I graduated Moses Brown School in 1960, attended The University of Rochester, NY, graduated from Mitchell Jr. College in New London, CT, and graduated from The University of Miami, FL, with a BBA in January 1965. Judy and I were married in November 1962, and we have three children and six grandchildren. After graduating Miami, we returned to Rhode Island where I began a management-training pro-gram for Industrial National Bank. I found out that banking wasn’t my “thing” and was recruited by a small advertising agency in 1966. In the mid 70’s I became a partner in the agency and my partner and I bought out the original founder. The agency handled a variety of cli-ents ranging from A.T Cross Company to Pearson Yachts, to Simplex Corporation and a number of small to medium size consumer and business-to-business companies. The company grew over the years to employ about 65 people. I spent most of my time from the mid 70’s to the late 80’s primarily responsible for the Cross Writing Instrument marketing / advertising efforts.

I was an active sailor and golfer in RI and served two separate terms on the board of Warwick Country Club and numerous committees. I served for two years as co-chair of our Green Committee while overseeing a major restoration of our Donald Ross Course. After retirement in 1998, I became very active with Rhode Island’s primary hospice organization, Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island. I served on the board of directors and became a patient volunteer up to the time we moved to Moss Creek.

Our relationship with Moss Creek goes back to at least 1979 when we came here as guests to play in the mixed member / guest tourna-ment. We did that for a number of years and bought property on the Peninsula just after it opened up. We sold that property in 1992, and did not return until 2004 when we bought our home on Toppin Drive.

Both Judy and I are active sailors, keeping our boat at the marina. In addition we are golfers and enjoy biking. We are dog owners and enjoy spending time with the other dog owners. I spent a year on our Green Committee and several years volunteering with Hospice Care of the Low Country.

I have seen just how far Moss Creek has come from the dark days of the early 90’s to 2013. Past boards, management and involved mem-bers deserve a great deal of credit for getting us to this point. I think I can help Moss Creek keep its truly unique character / position in this market while encouraging selective improvements to our facilities and amenities.

Lawrence Taylor

301 Moss Creek Drive

I am a native of Morristown, TN, and graduated from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a Bachelor of Science Degree, Market-ing /Finance in 1984. The first eight years out of college were with John Hancock Financial Services as a registered representative market-ing insurance and investment products to individuals and small to medium sized businesses.

In 1992, at age 30, I moved to Hilton Head and began what turned out to be a 12+ year career in the Hospitality business. Beginning as manager, then general manager, led to being a managing partner/owner with 50-75 employees & annual sales of $2 to $3 million+. I was responsible for all facets of business including, but not limited to, customer service, employee training & management, accounting, facilities management, marketing and advertising. In 2005, after many years as a real estate investor I transitioned into a real estate career and I am a Broker/ Realtor and partner in Patrick and Taylor Real Estate, A Charter One Realty Team.

At age 51, my Hilton Head Island residency is now at 21 years and counting (Moss Creek resident since 2003). In a stroke of absolute luck (for me) I met and married my wife, Lorrie, in 2003. Our daughter, Isabelle, came along in 2005. Arabelle, our “cute” little rescue dog com-pletes the Taylor family.

I have served on the MC Marketing (4 yrs) and House Committees, member of Tennis Club (Club Champion Singles and Doubles), play golf when I have time and was formerly in the Dining Club. I am also an active Rotary Club Member. My family and I use every amenity in Moss Creek. In fact, we frequently refer to Moss Creek, with all the amenities and natural beauty, as Disney World for adults and children.

My family and I simply love to call Moss Creek home and thoroughly enjoy all this community has to offer. I feel it is time for me to give back to our community. Moss Creek has weathered recent economic challenges and will continue to face challenges in the future. If elected to the MC board, I will continue the tradition of forward thinking and fiscally responsible leadership our boards have shown for many years.

Fitness News Lee Snider

Personal Trainer Over the 25 years that I have been a health and fitness professional, I have often been asked by exercisers if a specific activity, sport, or exercise is considered aerobic. Since aerobic exercise is so important in protecting us from coronary heart disease this is an important question to an-swer.

First of all, I believe any physical activity that you may par-ticipate in has a positive impact on your health. So if you enjoy something that may not qualify as aerobic, by all means, continue. Just make sure to include at least 3 days per week of 20-30 uninterrupted minutes of aerobic activity.

That being said I will explain what qualifies a physical activ-ity as aerobic. To make it simple and give you a tool to use, I will give you a series of questions to ask about the exer-cise, sport or activity you are wondering about. If you can answer yes to all of these questions, the activity is aerobic. If you answer no to even one question, it disqualifies it! TEST QUESTIONS 1. The exercise must use large muscle groups. This

would be the legs and gluteal muscles or a combina-tion of the pectorals, shoulders, back and arms or all of these muscle groups together, such as swimming laps.

2. The activity must be rhythmic in its nature! Such as running, brisk walking, dancing, etc…

3. It must be an activity that will elevate your heart rate to between 65 and 85 percent of your age predicted maxi-mum heart rate.

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Swimming Lessons Private lessons are available on Thursday afternoons from 1-3pm for 30 minute sessions. Children’s group swim lessons run through August 6 (1-1:30pm Mommy & Me, 1:30—2:15pm Ages 5-8, 2:15-3pm Ages 9 and up). The cost is $20 for a single lesson or $120 for 8 lessons.

Children Pool Games Through August 7, join us every Wednesday from 1:15—2:15pm for organized pool games.

Contact the Fitness Center for more information. (843) 836-6160 fitness@mosscreek-hiltonhead.com

4. And the final question, that typically disqualifies an ex-ercise most often, it must be an activity that can be sustained non-stop for greater than 20 minutes.

Now let’s take an activity you may occasionally participate in and run it through our test questions. Activity: Tennis • Does it use large muscle groups? Yes • Is it rhythmic in nature? In a purest sense, no. But you could argue the case! • Could it elevate your heart rate to the necessary heart rate? Yes • Is it an activity in which you are engaged without inter- ruption for more than 20 minutes? No. Sure, a tennis match may last more than an hour, but it is a sport that is characterized by bouts of short but fast activity fol- lowed by rest.

A tennis serve and volley on average last a few seconds to a minute. Then there is a period of recovery until the next ball is served. So because our example “tennis” fails to get a yes on all questions, it is not considered aerobic exercise. But, is actually classified as an anaerobic or power sport or activity.

You now have a method to identify aerobic exercise if there is ever a question in your mind. Try it the next time you are trying to decide, “Is this aerobic or not!”

Clubhouse News

Jim O’Connor

Clubhouse Manager

I can’t believe we are already moving towards the middle of the summer here at Moss Creek. We have already had two well attended Jimmy Buffett Nights and four sold out Friday nights with live entertainment from 5-10pm. We kicked our 4th of July festivities off with our ever growing and popular Kid’s Movie and Game Night. Melissa Sheire and Kelly Clements hosted a fun evening with the kids while the parents and grandparents got to relax in the comfort of our Clubhouse as they dined on our wonderful tapas menu and listened to guitarist, Jim Harper. That weekend we also had our Annual Moss Creek Independence Day Celebra-tion. Kids of all ages listened to music went on our wonder-ful water slides and played pool games to all hours of the evening. Reminder to everyone that junior camp starts on Monday, July 1, and we will conclude the week’s events with a pizza awards party at the Clubhouse on Saturday, July 6. Some other events this holiday week include a Rep-tile Show on July 1 at Bostwick, Grilling 101 with Chef Lenny on July 2 on the Verandah and an evening Kayak trip with Chef Lenny and yours truly on Wednesday, July 3.

A couple of months ago, I talked in one of my articles about dress code in the Clubhouse. In the past several weeks, I have been getting more and more questions about the dress code, shows how many people read my articles. Please keep in mind t-shirts, running shorts, men’s hats, and cell phones are NOT allowed anywhere in the Clubhouse. Jeans are allowed in the Grill Room along with shorts and resort casual attire. I wanted to mention this, as this time of year we have a lot of families in town visiting that will be stopping by the Clubhouse. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday wherever they may

be, and I look forward to seeing you all soon.

Grilling 101 with Chef Lenny Tuesday, July 2, 2013—Limited to the first 40 people.

6:00pm on Verandah All items are demonstrated and then served family style along with salad and a selection of two dressings.

Grilled & Chilled Balsamic Marsala Grilled Vegetables

Cajun Grilled Salmon Medallions

Cinnamon Grilled Baby Lamb Chops

Pots de Crème au Chocolate

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Seminar Tuesday, July 9th / 3:00pm

Make plans to join us for guest speaker, Sandy Stroud, Public Education Officer of the Bluffton

Township Fire District on Tuesday, July 9 at 3:00pm at the Clubhouse. Sandy will cover pre-

paring to leave, the evacuation process and routes for our Community, and safety precautions.

Contact Melissa at 836-6121 or

msheire@mosscreek-hiltonhead.com if you will be attending.

Mackay’s Creek Grill is open daily from 11:00am—7:00pm.

If you haven’t checked out our menu, we have burgers, hot dogs, salads, shrimp basket, chicken fingers, deli sand-wiches, and more! Don’t forget we have ice cream bar

selections, pretzels, frozen drinks, beer, and wine, just to name a few snack and beverage items available.

Clubhouse News

Lenny Giarratano

Executive Chef

Kewanda Capers, or “Mika” as we call her in the kitchen is celebrating her 5th

year as a Moss Creek culinarian. Mika is a huge contributor of creative lunch

specials at the Clubhouse. As a native of Beaufort County, Mika has a knack

for simple preparations of seafood that just light up your taste buds. Many of

you have raved to me in the past few years about Mika’s shrimp gravy or her

shrimp burgers, but this shrimp salad is one of the best selling lunch specials

we ever run. It’s a simple and refreshing salad and is best made with local

white shrimp of course! As fate would have it, Mika has developed a shrimp

allergy as an adult, so she makes these recipes so we can all enjoy them as

much as she used to!

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• 2 lbs. cooked and drained shrimp • 4 stalks celery, fine diced • 1 tsp. dry dill • 1 tsp. lemon juice • 1 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. coarse black pepper • 1 cup mayo • 1 TBL. Dijon mustard

Mika’s Shrimp Salad

Cookout Saturday, July 27, 2013

5:30—8:30pm Bostwick Pool

~Enjoy live music from guitarist,

David Bohn.~

Menu Grilled Half Pound Cheeseburger

Grilled Hot Dogs Plum BBQ Boneless Chicken

Shrimp Bar Loaded Baked Potato Salad Lemon-Dill Cucumber Salad

Ice Cream Bars, Cookies Fruit Salad

Cost: $15.50++ Adult /

$8.75++ Ages 12-5 4 and Under Free

Contact the Clubhouse at 837-2230 to

save your spot!

~This event is limited and will fill quickly.~

Solar Flare T-shirt Friday, July 19th / 4:00—5:30pm

Bostwick Pavilion (Ages 4 and older)

Cost: $3 (cover snack and fabric paint) Each child will need to bring a

white t-shirt for project.

Children will use a batik technique to create a fun colorful summery t-shirt.

Contact Melissa at 836-6121 or

msheire@mosscreek-hiltonhead.com to sign up. ~Limited to 15 children.~

Officers Directors President Dominick Bonanno Peter Carlson Eileen Hutton Vice President John Woronowich Chuck Eberly David Neff Treasurer Janet Alpert Jerry Coghlan Secretary Jim Vogel

Cliff Charnes General Manager 836-6114 Suzanna Johnston Asst. to General Manager 836-6116 Stephanie Kerr Controller 836-6102 Randy Connelly Chief of Security 836-6151 Jim O’Connor Clubhouse Manager 837-2234 Lenny Giarratano Executive Chef 837-2230 Heidi Wright-Tennyson Director of Golf 837-2231 Tom Ruth Director of Tennis 836-6131 Becky Morgan Fitness Complex 836-6160 Pinckney Crosby Facility Maintenance Manager 836-6139 Mitchell Wilkerson Golf Superintendent 836-6136 James Buckner Water Oak Utility Manager 836-6109

Gate Passes Security 837-2220 Dinner Reservations 837-2230 Member Banquets Jim O’Connor 837-2234 Certificate/ARB/Marina Susan Brown 836-6112 Fax/Copies/Notary Faye Barnard 836-6113 Member Services/Publications Melissa Sheire 836-6121 Lot Maintenance Kelly Clements 836-6108 Statement Inquiries JoAnne Cudahy 836-6109

Administration Office Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm Clubhouse Bar Tuesday 11.30am - 5:00pm Wednesday - Sunday 11:30am - 9:00pm Grill Room Dining Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday 11:30am - 5:00pm Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday 5:30pm - 8:30pm A la Carte Dining Breakfast: Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday 11:30am - 3:00pm Dinner: Wednesday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Friday 5:30pm - 8:30pm Simply Sunday 5:30pm - 7:30pm Golf Pro Shop Daily 7:30am - 5:00pm Tennis Center Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm 2:00pm - 6:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm Fitness Center Monday - Friday 6:00am - 7:00pm Saturday 7:00am - 3:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm Pools Daily Sunrise—Sunset + 20 mins.

MCOA Board of Directors

Management Team

Member Services

Hours of Operation

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Evening Kayak Trip & Dinner with Chef Lenny

Wednesday, July 3rd—FULL 5:15pm Leave Moss Creek

6:15pm Meet Chef Lenny for brats and hot dogs, chips, and soda/water on sandbar

7:30pm Return to Moss Creek Cost: $34 Adult / $24 Ages 11 and Under / $14 Own Kayak

~We only have single kayaks still available.~

Kayak Trip with

Continental Breakfast Thursday, July 4th—4 spots left!

7:30am—10:30am Guided kayak trip by Eric with Marshgrass Adventures. This is a two hour trip and is a great time for beginners or those who are experienced kayakers. We have dou-bles and singles, or you can join the group with your own craft. The cost is $34 for adults, $24 ages 11 and under, and $14 if you bring your own boat.

~Continental breakfast and bottled water will be provided.~

Contact Melissa at 836-6121 to sign up!

Guided Kayak Trip Wednesday, July 31st / 6:00—8:00pm

Guided kayak trip by Eric with Marshgrass Adven-tures. This is a two hour guided trip and is great for beginners or those who are experienced kayakers. We have doubles and singles, or you can join the group with your own craft. The cost is $25 for adults, $15 ages 11 and under, and $5 if you bring your own boat. Contact Melissa at 836-6121 or msheire@mosscreek-hiltonhead.com if you are interested.