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Ears Club Board of Directors:
RichardMorrow,President
MarieBlake,VicePresident
BobHatleyTreasurer
KellyPropst,Secretary
DannyYoung,MemberatLarge
AprilBowers
TomFisher
CarolynGreen
DianeMiller
LarryTilson
JasonWhite
Editor: Sarah Peppel Director of
By Joseph McGuire, CCM, CCE Chief Operating Officer/General Manager
A warm winter greeting to everyone!
As we eagerly approach the opening of our season, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to our Members, both new and returning. This year is set to be filled with many new experiences, and we are thrilled to be withyouasweembarkon2025together.
Reflecting on our winter progress, we have achieved
ThisnewsletterisfilledwithmanySave-the-Date opportunities, and we encourage you to do just that! We look forward to seeing you on the course, on the courts, on the trails, on the river, in the fitness center, in the pool, at the Clubhouseorsimplyenjoyingthemountainair.
As we approach the 2025 season, we wish to remind you about the importance of staying connected. Our communication channels, including emails, text messages, newsletters, and our website will keep you informed about upcoming events, important announcements, and opportunities for involvement. We continue to welcome and encourage your feedback as we enjoy this season together. Contact information for our leadership staff, myself included, is includedinthisnewsletter.
On behalf of our entire team, I’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. Our Membership has played a crucial roleintherestorationofourcommunity,andwe are very much looking forward to welcoming youback.
Best,
JosephMcGuire,CCM,CCE GeneralManager/COO
Photo of resident bald eagle by Rick Pifer, Hound Ears Broker-in-Charge
2025 HOUND EARS CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Richard Morrow* President Committees:All
Marie Blake* Vice President Committees:ARC;Club Dining;HouseInfrastructure& Decor;RealEstateSales& RentalOversight
Danny Young* Member At Large Committees:GolfGreens& Grounds;Strategic&Long RangePlanning
Diane Miller Committees:ARC;House Infrastructure&Decor; Nominating;POAHEC BoardLiaison
Bob Hatley* Treasurer Committees:Finance;Golf Greens&Grounds;Real EstateSales&Rental Oversight
April Bowers Committees:ClubDining; ClubEvents;Strategic& LongRangePlanning
Committees:By-Laws, Rules&Governance, Strategic&LongRange
Kelly Propst* Secretary Committees:By-Laws, Rules&Governance,and MemberStandards;Club
Tom Fisher Committees:Golf Events/Policy;Sports Membership
Jason White Committees:Golf Events/Policy,Strategic &LongRangePlanning, Sports
*Executive Committee
HELLO NEIGHBORS!
Hope all is well with you and yours. Things are good here in the beautiful mountains. We’re enjoying the cozyfireplaces,beautifulsnow,andhotbowlsofsoup!!
Things are busy here. As you’ve seen in the updates from Joe McGuire, the clean-up work from the hurricane is still going well. The landscape is a little different as the loss of trees have opened some nice newviews.
Thepropertyservicefolkshavebeenbusywithsaltingandplowingtheroadstokeeptheeveryonesafe.
Thanks to Mendy Childress, we will have new bird houses at the dog park in February. Our hope is that thebirdswilldecidetonestinthoseandnotthedoggiebagreceptaclesastheyhavebeendoing.
Thenewbenchhasbeenorderedforthecommunitygardenandwillbeinplacethisspring.
We have six new homeowners and one new lot owner. If you see any of these folks, please give them a warmHEwelcome.
HappyNewYeartoall, LibbaGaither
“Ringouttheold,ringinthenew,Ring,happybells,acrossthesnow:Theyearisgoing,lethimgo;Ringout thefalse,ringinthetrue”.-LordAlfredTennyson
By Trevor Sutton Membership Director
Membership
At-A-Glance
Welcome
toeveryone whojoinedin2024!
Catherine & Elton Ashford
Derek Applegate & Richard Bailey
Scotty & Julie Beam
Thomas & Krista Birchmore
Tim & Patricia Propst
Marshall & Aimee Gordon
Budd & Martha Hipp
Sandra & Chris Hipps
Bill & Anna Monroe
Russell & Anne Ranson
Steve & Elizabeth Stephens
Brian & Tiffany Thompson
Steve & Denise Vanderwoude
Craig & Margaret Wood
Know anyone interested in joining? Please have them reach out to me about tours and one-month prospective memberships. Email Trevor Sutton at tsutton@houndears.com or call 828-963-2130.
MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
CATHERINE & ELTON ASHFORD
Bio: Elton and Catherine live in Ellijay, Georgia. Elton is retired from a long career in Telecommunications. Catherine is still working in Information Technology. They love to hunt (Elton), hike (Catherine) and enjoy golfing when time permits. They are empty nesters with a grown daughter, Audrey, who is married to Bryson Doole.
In Memoriam
Martha Hawkins (Passed away on 2.10.2025)
By Peter Rucker, PGA, Director of Golf
Winter greetings from the Golf Shop. Despite some challenging weather, progress continues to be made on the golf course. Thus far, the restorations are spectacular. Many thanks to Allen Storie and his dedicated team for their wonderful efforts.
The Golf Shop winter clearance sale and wine tasting, held on January 18, was a wonderful success. With this, we will host another event on February 22. The golf shop will be open from 9am to 5pm and a wine tasting will begin at 1pm. Look for more information and great bargains as the date arrives.
Hurricane Helene brought many challenges and learning opportunities. One to note is golf cart insurance. For cart owners affected by the flood, some found they were not properly insured. We suggest you contact your insurance company to review your vehicle policy to ensure that you are properly covered.
We are here to serve all your golfing needs. Never hesitate to reach out if we can ever be of assistance.
Opening Days
April 25: Golf Shop, Tee House Opens
June 3: HEWGA Opening Day & Lunch
June 6: HEMGA Opening Day & Lunch
Major Tournaments
HoundEarsCup:June12&13
Men’sMemberGuest:July10,11,12
Women’sMemberGuest:July21&22
ClubChampionship:Aug.7,8&9
CouplesMemberGuest:Aug.21,22&23
Women’sMember-Member:Sept.2&3
Men’sMember-Member:Sept.12&13
Other Notable Play Days
HEMGAGuestDay:June18
HEWGAGuestDay:June24
HoundEarsOpen(CharityEvent):August2
HEMGAGuestDay:August13
Veteran’sGuestDay:Sept.17
Nine & Dine Thursday Events
(Open to all, not exclusive mixed couples events) May22:CrazyCobb
June19:Nine&Dine
July17: Nine&Dine
August28:CalamityJane
Couples Sunday Golf & Dinner
(Not a Mixed Couples only event - Open to all Twosomes)
June1:ShotgunTeeTimes@1:30pm Dinner@6pm
Sept.21:ShotgunTeeTimes@1:30pm Dinner@6pm
Family Events
July4:FirecrackerOpenScramble
Jr. Golf
Jr. Golf Session 1: June16-18
Jr. Golf Session 2: July28-30
Clinics
Golf Clinics (Mondays10-11am): May26,June9,June16,June23,July7
Hound Ears Challenge (Mondays3-5pm):
Session1:June2,June9,June16,June23
Session2:August4,August11,August18,August25
Interclub
Ladies’ Interclub Events
June2@LinvilleRidge
June9@BlowingRock
June16@Grandfather
July28@HOUNDEARS
August4@BeechMountain
August18@Linville
Men’s Interclub Events
June2@HOUNDEARS
August4@BeechMountain(Combined)
August11@BlowingRock
Demo Days
XXIO: June 11, July 16, Aug 22
Taylor Made: June 28 – 12-4pm; August 30 – 12-4pm
Callaway: June 5 – 10am-3pm
Mizuno: May 31
PING: TBD
Weekly Play Days: Tuesdays: Ladies Play Days/HEWGA Themed Events
Wednesdays: HEMGA Toss-Up
Friday 1pm: Men’s Game
Saturday 9:30am: Ladies Game
Saturday 10am: Men’s Game
Closing Days
September 30 HEWGA Closing Day & Lunch
October 1 HEMGA Closing Day & Lunch
October 26 Golf Shop Closes
Questions? Call the Golf Shop at 828-963-5831. Please check the member calendar for updates and registration details.
UPDATES FROM THE GOLF EVENTS & POLICY COMMITTEE
2025 Weekly Event Reserved Tee Times Policy
The Golf Committee is excited to announce updatestotheWeeklyEventTeeTimesPolicyfor 2025.Thesechangesaredesignedtofosterasense of community, encourage camaraderie among members, and create more opportunities for newer members to connect with established members. Additionally, the policy provides a framework for all members to enjoy weekly organized events while broadening their circle of playingpartners.
How the Policy Works
TheGolfShop,incollaborationwiththeWeekly Events Subcommittee, will reserve blocks of tee times each week for various men’s and women’s games. These blocks will range from 4 to 8 consecutiveteetimes,adjustedbasedondemand andthetimeofyear.
The Weekly Events Subcommittee, made up of Mike Miller, Tom Gosdeck, Grant Cully, and Keith Crouch, is dedicated to ensuring these games run smoothly and meet the needs of all members. Feedback and suggestions from membersarewelcomedandencouraged.
What to Expect: Weekly Event Details
Reserved Tee Times for Weekly Games:
1. Tuesday, 9:30am: HEWGA(18-holeplayers) – StartinginJune
2. Tuesday, 11:00am: HEWGA(9-holeplayers) – StartinginJune
3. Wednesday, 9:30am: HEMGA –Starting in June
o $15 entry fee, shop credit, 4-man teams
4. Friday, 1:00pm: Men’s game
o $10 entry fee, individual play, cash prize
5. Saturday, 9:30am: Ladies tee times
6. Saturday, 10:00am: Men’s game
o $10 entry fee, cash prize
o $10 optional cash Skins
o 4-man teams
How to Participate:
Members may sign up online or through the Golf Shop.
Sign-Up Deadlines:
oGames1-3:Noononthedaypreceding theevent.
oGames4-6:5:00pmeachWednesday.
Unused tee times will be released to the general membershipat5:30pmonWednesday.
Late sign-ups will be added to a waitlist and may fillcancellations.
Guidelines for Play
Tee Choice: Members may play from any tee, consistentwithmajortournamentassignments.
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Handicap Usage:
o Tuesday & Wednesday games: 90% handicap.
o Saturday game: Strokes based on the lowest handicap player, using 90%.
o Friday game: Points system based on prior Friday play.
Scorecards: Must be turned into the Golf Shop for GHIN Handicap system entry.
Team Formation: Players will be grouped into A, B, C, and D flights based on handicap. Teams will be created via a blind draw, ensuring diversity.
Group Requests: Members may not form their own teams except when playing with outside guests or family members.
Important Update for Saturday Games
Saturday games will no longer use a shotgun start. All players will tee off from Hole #1 at assigned times, with team pairings and starting times sent to participants by noon on Friday.
The Golf Committee looks forward to seeing members participate in these weekly events. Your feedback is vital to the continued success of this program, and we welcome your thoughts on how it can be improved.
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Golf Events & Policy Committee
Chair: Jason White - jwhite@datamasters.com
Vice Chair: Tom Fisher - tomfisherf@aol.com
Randall Bell - randall.bell@projectdevgrp.com
Keith Crouch - keithcgolfer@aol.com
Grant Cully - gcully@hhisolutions.com
Frankie Epperson - fhepp1217@gmail.com
Tom Gosdeck - tomgosdeck@yahoo.com
Mike Miller - grampers1950@outlook.com
Austin Northern - austinnorthern05@gmail.com
Jordan Reece - jordan@commercialrealtync.com
Charlie Reed - cnreed1@gmail.com
Nick Willocks - nwillocks@gmail.com
Contact Information: For questions, comments, or suggestions, please email:
Mike Miller - grampers1950@outlook.com
Tom Gosdeck - tomgosdeck@yahoo.com
Grant Cully - gcully@hhisolutions.com
Keith Crouch - keithcgolfer@aol.com
(Please copy Jason White at jwhite@datamasters.com and Peter Rucker at prucker@houndears.com on all correspondence.)
All emails will receive a written response.
GOLF SHOP CLEARANCE SALE
February 22; 9am-5pm
60% OFF ALL APPAREL
30% OFF SELECT EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES
WINETASTING&SALE
Join us in the Golf Shop from 1-5pm to taste and order the following wines:
CalStar Sauvignon Blanc
CalStar Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
CalStar Oppenlander PN
CalStar Alta Zinfandel
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Cruz MV Pinot Noir
By Eri Latimer Director of Racquet Sports
Mark your calendars now for these special events in Tennis & Pickleball in 2025!
May 9: Tennis Courts & Racquet Center Pro Shop Open (Weather Permitting)
June 6: Pickleball Welcome Back Round Robin
June 14: Tennis Welcome Back Round Robin
June 28: Tennis Fourth of July Round Robin
July 18: Pickleball Mountain Round Robin
July 21-23: Grieco Invitational
July 31: Tennis HE Open / August 1: Pickleball HE Open
August 23 – Tiffany’s Furever Avery Humane Society Fundraiser
September 20: Racquet Center Pro Shop Closes
October 17: Last day of Tennis (weather permitting)
October 18: Tennis courts close (weather permitting)
Fitness Special Events in 2025
May 1: Classes Begin
(Weekly schedule will be available at Fitness Center Front Desk)
May 15: Group Hike
June 19: Group Hike
July 6: 1-mile Fun Run & 5k
July 17: Group Hike
August 21: Group Hike
September 18: Group Hike
October 16: Group Hike
By Michael Darling Director of Fitness
Turning New Year’s Resolutions Into Reality: Bridging the Gap Between Intention and Action
As the new year begins, many of us set ambitious resolutions to improve our fitness and overall wellbeing. Whether it’s hitting the gym more often, attending yoga classes, or simply taking more walks on our beautiful hiking paths, the intention toleadahealthier,moreactivelifestyleiscommon.
However, research shows that turning those good intentions into lasting habits is easier said than done.
According to a recent meta-analysis, there is a significant “intention-behavior gap” when it comes tophysicalactivity.Whilenearlyhalfofindividuals whosetouttoexerciseregularlysuccessfullyfollow through, the other half fall short despite their best intentions. Understanding why this gap exists and how to overcome it can make the difference between giving up by February and turning your NewYear’sresolutionsintolastingsuccess.
Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
The intention-behavior gap is influenced by several factors, including readiness for change, motivation, and access to resources. Surprisingly, people who are genuinely motivated to be active still face a 50/50 chance of meeting their goals. This gap is evenwiderwhenphysicalactivityismeasured
objectively, such as by tracking devices, rather thanrelyingonself-reportedactivity.
However, there is good news: People who perceive a greater urgency to improve their health, such as those with underlying health risks, tend to have better follow-through. This suggests that tying your fitness goals to meaningful personal values or concerns can help turnyourintentionsintoactions.
Closing the Gap: Six Strategies for Success
If you’re ready to make your fitness goals stick this year, here’s how you can apply researchbacked strategies to bridge the intentionbehaviorgap:
1. Understand Your Readiness for Change
Reflect on your current stage of change. Are you thinking about starting an exercise program, preparing to take action, or already building momentum? If you’re just starting out, focus on small, achievable goals like attending one fitness classperweekorwalkingfor15minutesaday.
2. Align Goals With Your Values
Takeamomenttoconnectyourgoalstowhat
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matters most to you. Are you aiming to stay active to keep up with your grand-children, improve your golf game, or reduce stress? Linking your goals to your personal priorities makes them more meaningful and motivates consistent action.
3. Set Realistic Expectations
Behavior change is challenging and takes time. Embrace setbacks as part of the process rather than a reason to quit. Progress is rarely linear, but persistence pays off.
4. Cultivate Intrinsic Motivation
Choose activities you genuinely enjoy. Whether it’s tennis, swimming, or joining a group fitness class, finding joy in movement will keep you coming back. A supportive environment, like the camaraderie of fellow members at Hound Ears, also bolsters motivation.
5. Boost Your Confidence and Capability
Start with activities that match your current skill level and build gradually. For example, if you’re new to resistance training, consider signing up for a session with one of our personal trainers. They can help you feel confident and competent while learning the ropes.
6. Create Opportunities for Success
Eliminate barriers to exercise by planning ahead. Set a schedule for your workouts, pack your gym bag the night before, and make use of the club’s resources—whether it’s the fitness center or scenic walking trails. Having a plan and easy access to facilities increases your chances of sticking with your goals.
Bringing It All Together
As you embrace your New Year’s resolutions, remember that success isn’t just about wanting it enough—it’s about having a thoughtful plan, staying consistent, and giving yourself grace along the way.
By connecting your goals to your values, setting realistic expectations, and leveraging the resources and community here at Hound Ears, you can turn your fitness intentions into lasting habits. Let’s make this year the one where resolutions turn into results.
Questions? Contact Fitness Director
Michael Darling at 828.963.2218 or fitness@houndears.com
Meet
Massage
Therapist,
Chris Wellman, LMT
Available Tuesdays & Thursdays with additional times by request. Please allow for 48hour notice to schedule 24-hour cancellation policy for booked appointments
Text Chris @ 828-789-9932
Christopher's massage therapy career spans more than two decades. He started his career working in the spa resort industry in Colorado, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Sports massage became his next career step with experience at cycling training camps in Boone, two US National Cycling Championships with a professional cycling team and being a member of the Wellness Team at the US OPEN in Pinehurst. Additionally, he has gained knowledge by working at two chiropractic offices and a physical therapy clinic. Christopher received his foundational massage therapy training at: the Utah College of Massage Therapy in Salt Lake City, Utah; Board Certification with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork; and, Licensing with the North Carolina Massage Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy. Additional education includes an Associates of Arts degree from Western Piedmont Community College and a Bachelor of SciencedegreefromWesternCarolinaUniversity.
By Nick Davis Executive Chef
What’s
Cookin’ in the Kitchen
Winter is upon us once again, and it’s the perfect season to stay indoors by the fire with a good book. As for me, I’m currently deep into ‘Cost Control Management for Chefs’—a real pageturner! This is my final course before taking the CertifiedExecutiveChef(CEC)examthisspring.
For those unfamiliar, the CEC is an internationally recognized title accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). As explainedbytheKaplanGroup:
"A Certified Executive Chef (CEC) is a distinguished title awarded by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) to chefs who have demonstrated a high level of expertise, professionalism,anddedicationintheculinaryarts. Thiscertificationisoneofthehighestaccoladesa chef can achieve and serves as a benchmark for culinaryexcellence.
To attain the CEC designation, candidates must meet rigorous educational and experiential requirements,includingholdingasupervisoryrolein a professional kitchen, possessing a significant number of years in the culinary field, and completingadvancedcourseworkinculinaryskills, management,andbusinessacumen.
TheprocessofbecomingaCertifiedExecutiveChef involvesrigoroustestingandevaluation,includinga practicalexamwherecandidatesmustdisplaytheir culinaryskillsunderstrictguidelinesandtime
constraints, alongside a written exam assessing their theoretical knowledge and problem-solving abilities. Achieving the CEC credential not only signifiesachef'stechnicalprowessandmanagerial capabilitiesbutalsounderscorestheircommitment to continuous professional development. The designationishighlyrespectedwithintheindustry and often opens doors to advanced career opportunities, leadership positions, and greater recognitionamongpeersandemployers."
Completing the requirements and earning this certification has gained much of my attention since we closed after the storm. I’m excited to completetheprocess.
In Food & Beverage, we’ve been hard at work planning for the upcoming year, including summer events and weddings. This involves writing menus, streamlining recipes and procedures, and testing new products. I’ve also been connecting with specialty purveyors to bringthebestingredientstoHoundEarsClub.
One new partnership is with the Honolulu Fish Company, which overnight-ships freshly caught fish from Hawaii. Another is Think Culinary, a Los Angeles-based distributor of specialty items such as Iberico pork, Wagyu beef from New Zealand,andTasmanianseasalts.
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While it’s quieter during the off-season, we’ve stayed busy with various projects to prepare for the year ahead. Some highlights include painting in the kitchen storage areas, deep cleaning of the kitchen and rearranging equipment for efficiency. We’ve also been preparing frozen soups and casserolesformemberstoenjoyduringthewinter months,astheycontinuetosellquickly.
To close, I’d like to share two recipes that I grew up eating and that are easy to make at home. I hopeyouenjoythemasmuchasIdo!
I wish you all a wonderful winter and look forwardtoseeingeveryoneinthespring!
Warmregards,
ChefNickDavis
Easy Taco Pie
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
1 envelope (1.25 oz) taco seasoning mix
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies, drained
½ cup Bisquick Baking Mix
1 cup milk
2 eggs
¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar
cheese (about 3 oz)
Salsa and sour cream (optional)
My Grandma’s Banana Bread
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
Dash of nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas, mashed
⅓ cup milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray and coat with flour.
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and mix in the remaining wet ingredients.
Fold wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9-inch pie plate. Cook beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned; drain. Stir in taco seasoning. Spread mixture in pie plate and top with chilies. In a separate bowl, mix Bisquick, milk, and eggs until blended. Pour over beef and chilies.
Bake for about 25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for another 2–3 minutes until cheese melts. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
By Sanders Fullwood, THE Restaurant Manager
DearMembers,
Thelastfewmonthshavebeeninterestingforusall. During this period of reflection, there are three areas where I have been focusing my efforts to ensurethe2025seasonwillbeourfinestyet.
These areas include enhancing wine knowledge, improving organization, and increasing member experience.
Wine: I recently purchased The Wine Bible 3rd Edition by Karen MacNeil, to deepen my knowledge of wine selection and service. This book will allow me to dive deeper into more formal wine training to increase my decision-making for the upcoming wine list. I have been meeting with winemakers and distributors to curate our wine list with exceptional wines for this next season. My goal is to refine your selections and to share this knowledge with our staff, ensuring that your tablesidewineservicereachesnewheights.
Organization: Since Helene halted our operations for the 2024 season, I had a chance to reassess and streamline our processes in the Front of House. This includes developing a new training curriculum with support materials for our summer staff, creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for events, and reorganizing storage areas to facilitate seamless event and dinner service setups. These improvements will make our transition smoother going into the season and provide consistency in ourserviceastheseasoncontinues.
Improving Member Experience: By analyzing membership habits and preferences, our Food & Beverage team is identifying items that resonate most with you, as well as those that may benefit from adjustment. This data-driven approach will allow us to refine our offerings in real-time, ensuring that the wine list and menu items evolve toreflectyourpreferencesthroughouttheseason.
We are excited about the progress we have made andremaincommittedtomakingthe2025season our best yet. I look forward to welcoming you all backandsharingtheresultsofourhardwork.
W S INTER SEASON 2025
OUPS &
SOUPS - Quart for $16+ tax
Creamy Tomato Basil
tomatoes, cream, basil, oregano, celery, garlic, onion, salt, pepper
Chili
beef, tomatoes, onion, celery, bell peppers, garlic, kidney beans, chocolate, herbs/spices, salt, pepper
New England Clam Chowder
clams, potatoes, onion, celery, garlic, cream, herbs/spices, salt, pepper
Butternut Squash Soup
butternut squash, cream, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper
Vegetable Beef
beef, tomatoes, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, squash, green beans, corn, herbs, salt, pepper
Broccoli & Cheddar
broccoli, onion, celery, garlic, cream, milk, cheddar, herbs, salt, pepper
Chicken & Vegetable
chicken, tomatoes, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, squash, green beans, peas, corn, herb, salt, pepper
Loaded Baked Potato
potatoes, onion, garlic, celery, bacon, cream, cheddar cheese, herbs, salt, pepper
ASSEROLESC
CASSEROLES - $20 (feeds 2)
Baked Meat Lasagna
ground beef, herbed ricotta, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, carrots, noodles, herbs/spices, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses
Baked Vegetable Lasagna
tomato, spinach, onion, garlic, squash, mushrooms, carrots, herbed ricotta, noodles, herbs/spices, mozzarella, parmesan cheese
Pot Roast
brisket, onion, carrot, fingerling potatoes, natural jus gravy, herbs, salt, pepper
Chicken & Dumplings
pulled chicken, flour dumplings, milk, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, peas, herbs, salt, pepper
Chicken & Swiss over Rice
chicken, stuffing, Swiss cheese, cream, white wine, onion, garlic, rice, herbs, salt, pepper
Tuna Noodle Casserole
tuna, onion, cream of mushroom soup, peas, cream, egg noodles, parmesan cheese, buttered bread crumbs
Mediterranean Chicken
chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, olives, capers, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, rigatoni
ORDER BY CALLING THE FRONT DESK AT 828-963-4321. PLEASE ALLOW ONE HOUR TO FILL ORDER. PICKUP AT FRONT DESK MON-SAT 9AM - 5PM.
Looking Ahead in 2025
APRIL
April 13: Master’s Viewing Party
April 20: Easter Brunch
MAY
May 3: Kentucky Derby
May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch
May 21: Speaker Series: How to Reduce Lower Back Injuries in the Sport of Golf
May 24: Wine Tasting – Tenuta Torciano
May 25: Sail Into Summer
JUNE
June 3: Stock Your Cellar
June 4: Speaker Series: Meet the CEO
UNC Health Appalachian - Cocktail Event
June 7: Welcome Back
June 10-12: Art Class: Laine Francis
June 14: Seafood Buffet
June 15: Father’s Day Brunch
June 21: Trivia Night
June 23: Speaker Series: The Continuous War on Drugs
June 30: Youth Fishing Derby
If you haven’t already, download the Hound Ears app for quick access to Reservations, Calendar, Club Resources and more!
Registration available online or by calling the front desk. Most events open 30 days before the date. If you unable to access the online calendar through your login at houndears.com via browser or the app on your phone, please contact Sarah Peppel, Dir. of Communications, by calling 828-963-2134 or by emailing speppel@houndears.com
JULY AUGUST
July 1: Kid’s Movie Night at the Pool
July 2: Newlywed Game
July 3: Family Field Day
July 4: 4th of July Celebration
July 5: POA Dog Show
July 6: Fun Run & 5k
July 19: POA Community Art Show; Pool Party
July 26: POA Annual Meeting
July 26: ASU Concert Series
July 28: Speaker Series: Save the Honeybees
July 31: Seafood & Chardonnay
August 13-14: Edigio Antionicco Art Class
August 16: Trivia Night at the Pool
August 20: Cooking Class
August 25: Speaker Series: Coaches (TBD)
August 30: “White Party” Wine Dinner at the Pool
August 31: Labor Day Concert
SEPTEMBER
September 1: Labor Day Cookout
September 6: Steak & Cabernet
September 10: Cooking Class
September 20: Rum & Cigar
September 24: Speaker Series: An Appalachian Murder
September 27: App State Watch Party
OCTOBER
October 8: Cooking Class
October 11: Fall Farewell
October 15: Speaker Series: What is a Tar Heel?
October 18: Fine Wine Dinner
October 24: Cocktails & Costumes
October 26: Harvest Brunch
NOVEMBER
November 26: Thanksgiving Eve –Pizza & Wings Night
November 27: Thanksgiving Feast
DECEMBER
December 12: Holiday Piano Sing-Along
December 13: Santa Brunch; Holiday Themed Dinner
December 14: Gingerbread House Making
December 21: Adult Holiday Brunch
December 31: New Years’ Eve Celebration
2025 SPEAKER SERIES
HOW TO REDUCE LOW BACK INJURIES IN THE SPORT OF GOLF
Presented by Laurie Rivera, ASU Dept of Rehab. Sciences
SAVE THE HONEYBEES AN APPALACHIAN MURDER: CREATING THE LEGEND OF TOM DULA AND LAURA FOSTER WHAT IS A TAR HEEL? INTRO TO NC HISTORY 21 4 23 28 24 15 MAY JUNE JUNE
Presented by Mr. Nathan Nipper, CEO of UNC Health Appalachian
“MEET THE CEO” COCKTAIL EVENT THE CONTINUOUS WAR ON DRUGS
Presented by Dr. Cathy Marcum, ASU Dept of Gov’t & Justice Studies
Presented by Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, ASU Dept of Comp. Science
Presented by Dr. Allison Fredette, ASU Dept of History
Presented by Dr. Karl Campbell, ASU Dept of History
Additional speakers will be advertised once details are confirmed.
CARDS & GAMES in 2025
BRIDGE
(June-September)
Intermediate: Wednesdays 1-3pm
Duplicate Bridge: Thursdays 12:15pm-4pm on June 26; July 24; September 11. Sunday 12:15pm-4:30pm on August 10 & 24
MAHJONG
(June-September)
Experienced Mahjong: Thursdays 3:30pm-6pm
CANASTA
Evening Canasta: Wednesdays 4-6pm (June-September)
Intermediate/Experienced: Fridays 1-4pm (Starting May 9)
June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13
New ‘Proptia’ Gate & Visitor Management System Information
AllOwnersandNon-ResidentMemberscanregisteronline,butthisisNOTREQUIREDforcontinued accesstothecommunity.Ifyouprefer,ourHoundEarsSecurityteamcanentertheinformationfor AssociatedResidents,guests,andvendorcontactsintothesystemonyourbehalf.
1) VEHICLEREGISTRATION:
ResidentsandNon-ResidentMemberswilllikelyneedtohavevehiclesre-registeredtohaveautomated accesstothecommunity.Onlyonevehiclefromeachresidenceornon-residentMembershiphasbeenprebuiltintothenewsystem.
2) ASSOCIATERESIDENTREGISTRATION:
“AssociateResidents”includeanyonewholivesinthehomeapartfromthePrimaryOwner.Thiscouldbe spouses,significantothers,children,oranyoneelsewholivesinthehome.OnlythePrimaryOwnerhas beenpre-registeredtostart.
3)
GUEST/VENDORREGISTRATION:
Theseincludeanynon-residentofthehomethatyoumaywish tohaveoccasionalaccesstoHoundEars,suchasextendedfamily,contractors,andvendors.
CopiesoftheseformswillbeavailableattheMailRoom,theSecurityOffice,theAdministrationBuilding andonthecommunitywebsite.Anemailandmailedletterisbeingsentoutwithinstructionsforaccessto onlineaccountmanagement.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactPaulBurchat pburch@houndears.comorat(828)963-2137.
1) REGISTRATION:
Proptia Registration & Online Access
PrimaryOwnersandNon-ResidentMemberswhowishtomanagetheirownregistrationshouldlookout for a registration email from Proptia that will contain login information. Residents and non-residents willbenotifiedofthedateoftheemail.Thesubjectlinewillbe“WelcometoProptia,Let’sGetStarted”.
When you open the email, select the “Get Started Button”, register with your email and the temporary password provided. Next, the software will prompt you to create a unique password. Included in this email will be a link to the following Proptia tutorial videos which can also be accessed within Proptia once you have logged into your account and through this link: https://www.proptia.com/client/residenttraining/
A.“GettingStartedwithProptia”
B.“ResidentPortalGeneralOverview”
C.“AddingResidentsandTenantstoYourAccount”(i.e.spouses,significantothers, children,oranyoneelsewholivesinthehome)
D.“HowtoRegisterYourVisitorsandSendePasses”(i.e.FamilyGuests,Landscaping, Housekeeping,etc.)
E.“UnderstandingVisitorPassTypes”
F.“ManagingYourVehicles”
2) ONLINE ACCESS:
Your registration email will include links to download the app from both Apple and Android. Due to privacy issues, this app is not accessible through searching in the Apple App store. You do need use the link in the email to download the app. If you have any issues with the app, you can also access Proptia through your mobile phone, iPad, laptop, PC browser (Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, etc.) by going directlytotheProptialoginpage.https://login.proptia.com/
Mailroom | Monday-Saturday 9am - 5pm
828.963.4321 (or Main # + Option 2, then Option #1)
Golf Shop | Closed
828.963.5831 (or Main # + Option 3)
Racquet Sports Pro Shop & Tennis Courts | Closed 828-963-6441 (or Main # + Option 7)
Pickleball Courts | Daily, 8am - 8pm
Please make reservations online or call the Front Desk at 828-963-4321 (or Main # + Opt. 2, then Opt. #1)
Fitness Center | Daily, 5am - 9pm (Main Number + Option #8)
Swimming Pool | Closed
Fly Fishing | Daily, sunrise to sunset, annually except when indicated due to temperature, etc. Reservations and fly fishing credentials or day passes are required.
Property Services | Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4pm
Closed Saturdays & Sundays
828.963.6879
Clubhouse Dining | Closed
Soups & Casseroles TO-GO Available through April
Wine Sales
See updated list online under Dine - Menus & Specials
TEXT UPDATES:
Text “Start” to 828-963-4321 to join our texting platform and receive the link to fill out a short form with your preferences.
Joseph McGuire, CCM, CCE, COO/GM jmcguire@houndears.com
Steve Morris, Chief Financial Officer smorris@houndears.com
Staci Vestal, Executive Assistant svestal@houndears.com
Mikalla Presnell, Human Resources Dir. mpresnell@houndears.com
Sheila Sheppard, Dir. of Accounting ssheppard@houndears.com
Trevor Sutton, Director of Membership tsutton@houndears.com
Katarina Sechrist, Accounting ksechrist@houndears.com
Sarah Peppel, Dir. of Communications speppel@houndears.com
Rhys Williams, Clubhouse Manager rwilliams@houndears.com
Nick Davis, Executive Chef nick@houndears.com
Sanders Fullwood, Restaurant Manager sfullwood@houndears.com
Peter Rucker, PGA, Director of Golf prucker@houndears.com
Spencer King, Head Golf Professional sking@houndears.com
Eri Latimer, PTR, PPR, Racquet Sports Dir. eri@houndears.com
Michael Darling, Director of Fitness mdarling@houndears.com
Darryl Eggers, Director of Facilities darryl@houndears.com
Tom O'Neil, Property Services Manager toneil@houndears.com
Mike Turnbull, Director of Security mturnbull@houndears.com
Angela Nuzzi, Front Office Manager anuzzi@houndears.com
Rick Pifer, Broker in Charge rick@houndears.com
Paul Burch, Rental Oversight Officer pburch@houndears.com
Allen Storie, Golf Course Superintendent & Fly Fishing astorie@houndears.com
