Well, it has been one long, cold winter! March is here and we are just starting to see the first signs of the 2010 golf season. In February 2009, we experienced temperatures in the upper 60’s and had over 400 rounds of golf.  What a contrast this year, the weather was so bad that we did not even have one round of golf in February!  As I look at the weather report, it appears like the first weekend of March we should be back in the golf business.

With the new month we have several changes in the clubhouse and on the golf course.

Please note, starting Monday, March 15th, the golf course and the restaurant will be open on Mondays for the golf season, weather permitting. Tee time reservations will start at 9 am on Mondays during the golf season. Our winter rates will continue through the month of March and we will return to our seasonal rates beginning April 12th.  Also, aerification of the greens and tee boxes will take place the week of April 6th.

Membership Drive:

For those residents that have any close friends that live outside the community and are thinking about joining Creekmoor, now is the time!

We have discounted the membership initiation fee to $1,020 and their monthly dues won’t start until May 1st. The promotion ends on April 1st. For further information, please contact Scott or myself at the clubhouse.

News from the Pro Shop:

Hello from the frozen golf shop staff. Wow have we had a long winter this year! We have missed seeing you here for golf!

Although the weather outside did not cooperate for play, hopefully you have taken advantage to prepare for this season. You will get a jump start on your “buddies” by doing some basic exercises for arms, shoulders, legs, core and start stretching.  It is also a great time to review your past seasons play and form a plan for this year.  Long-game, short-game, putting, avoiding penalty strokes, how can you make your game the best it can be for this year? Set your goals and then form a plan of how you will attain those goals. We are here to help you with your plans which may include lessons and equipment adjustments!

A Few Reminders: when this darn weather turns we expect to get really busy. So, please remember to make your advanced tee times. More good news - fees have not changed for this season! Leagues will be starting shortly, go ahead and sign-up now for the CMGA. Our new Mizuno fitting system is on its way!

Finally a few dates to remember:

                        March 27^th   - CMGA Opening Scramble

                        April 6^th          - Course Aerification

                        April 10^th        - Ping Demo Day                

We appreciate your business and look forward to a great season!

Scott, Blair, and staff

Grounds and Greens Department:

Winter is just starting to end and we are all looking forward to the golf season to start. One of our major projects this winter was the removal of the dead tree on hole number six.  Just this last week we were able to transplant the new tree to #6. The weather cooperated and we took advantage of it. The tree is roughly 7" around and about 30' tall and is cross between a silver maple and red maple. The spade used to move it was 90" across and weighed roughly 54,000 lbs empty before it was loaded with the tree. It was a big chore, but with the help of Will Manda from Rosehill, Eric from Instant Shade, and my staff we were able to complete the work without any major problems.  For those who are interested to see the pictures of the work in progress you can go to www.creekmoormaintenance.blogspot.com .

Todd has done an excellent job in creating his blog and for those that are interested in the maintenance practices and projects of Creekmoor, please go to his blog it is very worthwhile!

From the Dock:

Before you know it the weather will be warm enough to start thinking about fishing. Currently we have some slip rentals available at the lake. If you are interested in a slip rental, please contact the administrative office for more details.

Mark Your Calendar:

The social committee has announced several events for 2010:

The first is the Easter Egg Hunt for Saturday, April 3rd, promptly at 11 am, front lawn of clubhouse.  Other upcoming events and dates that are posted on the website include the Neighborhood Deck Crawl, Welcome Summer Party, Fishing Derby, 4^th of July Parade, Luau and Casino Night.  If you would like be included on the social committee’s email list, please contact Kathy Karl at skipnkat@aol.com.

Annual Creekmoor Community Garage Sale is scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 20th, 21st, and 22nd.  To promote activity the Creekmoor POA will submit a general ad for the garage sale in the local newspapers.

Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 14th. Set your clocks ahead one hour!

Final Comments:

For those homeowners that have not taken down their Christmas decorations, we ask that you please do so. I know the weather has not been cooperative but now with the warmer temperatures, your neighbors will appreciate it. Also, for those homeowners that have fences that are in need of staining now is the time to start making preparations to complete those projects! Old man winter is almost gone and I know we are all looking forward to spring, green grass, and all those honey do projects!

Carl Dietz

Creekmoor POA

General Manager