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ABLE OF CONTENTS
2025 Board of Directors ........................................... Page 3
Finance Committee ................................................... Page 4
Membership Committee .......................................... Pages 5-7
Golf & Green Committee ......................................... Pages 8-11
Racquet Sports Committee ..................................... Page 12-13
Pavilion Committee ................................................... Pages 14-16
House & Family Activities Committee .................. Pages 18-19
2025 OARD OF DIRECTORS B
Mrs. Michelle Clifton, President
Mr. Timothy Nerhood, Vice President
Mr. Will Doss, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Bob Boles
Mr. Mike Cashin
Mr. Raul Colon
Mr. Josh Crane
Dr. John Fagg
Mrs. Samantha Hollack
Mr. Russell Towner
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Fletcher Steele, Chair
Will Doss
Tod Brown
Taylor Campbell
Harry Cross
Will Goodson
Dan Haley
Chris Madden
Tad Pierce
Jane Potter
Forsyth Country Club continues to operate under its long-standing financial model that balances operating dues, capital dues, initiation fees, and member assessments to fund current operations, maintain facilities, invest in capital improvements, and reduce debt.
Operations
Operating Revenue: $15.54 million
Operating Result: $(135,782), on budget and within 1% of break-even
Dues Revenue: $7.95 million (51% of total operating revenue)
Food & Beverage Revenue: $4.70 million, exceeding budget Membership: 747 full member equivalents at year-end, exceeding budget and prior year.
The Club remained disciplined in managing operations despite continued labor and inflationary pressures, finishing the year effectively at breakeven. Non-dues revenue continued to modestly increase over the prior year, while operating dues remain the backbone of operating revenue and are the primary funding method for operations.
Capital Investment
Capital Dues Collected: $1.63 million
Capital Spending: $1.48 million
Annual Depreciation: $2.65 million
Initiation Fees Collected: $1.40 million, exceeding budget by $220,000 Member Assessments Collected: $327,000
Debt and Financial Position
Cash: up $400,000
Total Debt: $3.81 million (down $1.0 million)
Members’ Equity: $18.5 million Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 21% (lowest in 10 years)
The Club continues to exceed required principal payments on debt, materially strengthening its financial position and long-term flexibility.
Summary
Forsyth Country Club remains financially stable and well-positioned. Strong membership, disciplined operational management, continued debt reduction, and improving equity support both near-term stability and long-range planning initiatives. The Finance Committee appreciates the continued engagement of the Board, management team, and membership in supporting the Club’s financial stewardship.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Samantha Hollack, Chair
Ellen Barrier
Christine Bland
Audrey Carfora
David Cassels
Missy Farrell
John Fagg
Michael Six
Beth Wigton
Matt Wigton
The Club Leadership and Membership Committee worked collaboratively throughout 2025 to support the continued strength of the Club’s membership. Under the leadership of Membership Director, Danielle Eldridge, efforts remained focused on enhancing the prospective member experience while maintaining the values and culture of FCC. Her industry insight and strategic approach have helped guide thoughtful improvements to the membership process.
Recognizing the importance of a strong online presence, Danielle spearheaded the continued transformation of the Club’s social media platforms. Building on prior progress, these channels have become an effective and engaging tool for communication, offering both current and prospective members an authentic view of Club life. This enhanced digital presence has strengthened visibility, improved outreach, and reinforced a sense of connection within the FCC community.
In addition, 2025 marked a refresh of both member-facing and prospective member materials. Membership documents, forms, and resources were updated for clarity, consistency, and ease of use, with a deliberate move toward a more digital-first approach. Online forms and streamlined processes have improved efficiency, accessibility, and overall membership experience.
Throughout the past year, we have successfully welcomed 35 new members (listed below).
Bryan Andrews
Melissa Baranay
Marshall Bush
Buck Byrum
Annie Carr
Steve Cervi-Skinner
Tony Chivari
Mile Damas
Ray Duffett
Vincent Duhem
Claire Ealley
Scott Earthman
Meghan Fitzgerald
Pete Glennon
Dudley Hammond
Will Hege
Ryan Hennessee
Tanner Holden
Dawn-Marie Hutchinson
Chandler Jasperse
Belinda Jorgenson
Carter Lievens
Griff Martin
Marc Nevin
Ed Norris
Amanda Reynolds
Tom Riley
Frank Robb
Bob Rohl
Ben Rush
Graham Self
Scott Semke
Mark Stotzer
Suresh Virmani
Jacob Watts
While there have been positive developments, it's crucial not to become complacent. Resignations in 2025 totaled 34, and our attrition rate remains around 5%, primarily due to relocations and long-tenured seniors aging out. Notably, the average age of our resident members has slightly increased, and there's been a slight decrease in the number of members under the age of 40 in recent years. Here's a summary of our final statistics for the year:
2024 Year End Statistics
Average age of Membership: ................... 62
Average age of Resident Member: ......... 53
Members Under 40: ................................... 137
Members 70+: .............................................. 363
New Members: ............................................ 35
Reinstatements: .......................................... 3
Resignations: ................................................ 34
Deaths (total): .............................................. 13
Deaths (no surviving spouse): ................. 5
Total Membership: ........................ 938
The departures underscore the ongoing importance of prioritizing membership recruitment and retention for the future of FCC. It is imperative to retain and attract new members to maintain the high standards we are accustomed to, as initiation fees from new members contribute to capital investments. Importantly, it requires a passionate membership willing to extend invitations to friends, family, colleagues and neighbors to showcase all that FCC has to offer. We extend our gratitude to all nominating and endorsing members for actively engaging in this critical aspect of our operations.
Special thanks and recognition are extended to Communications & Technology Manager, Carly Wilson, for her behind-the-scenes work that helps keep the Club’s technology and communication systems operating smoothly. Carly supports the coordination and upkeep of the Club’s website, mobile app, and newsletters, while assisting with internal technological needs that impact daily operations. Her diligence and problemsolving play a key role in ensuring reliable systems and keeping members informed and connected to Club activities.
This year, the Board of Directors and Membership Committee are proud to recognize our longest-tenured members. This recognition is for members whose combined age and years of membership are 150 or higher. The Board of Directors is very excited to be able to celebrate the following 13 members:
150 Club Members (as of December 31, 2025)
David Bodenhamer
Thomas Connelly
John Dewees
John Googe
Meta Loftin
Kenneth Meadows
Sam Ogburn
Dee Smith
Betty Sutton
Peggy Taylor
John Trulove
Josephine Walker
Frances Wilson
As we enter a new year, it is also important to recognize the 63 members of our distinguished 130 Club. These loyal members have an age and tenure combination of 130 or more years, and we want to thank each one of them for their longstanding commitment to FCC.
130 Club Members (as of December 31, 2025)
Elms Allen
John Appel
Sandy Baldwin
Merry Barber
Frank Bell
Mickey Boles
Mary Booe
James Brewer
Richard Budd
Frank Burr
W.Clingman
Bob Cowan
Gordon Cox
Martha Jane Crawford
Rick Crowder
Nicholas Daves
Mary Eagan
Bob Edwards
Suzan Elster
John Gallins
Ellen Gibbs
James Gibbs
Murray Greason
Albert Griffin
Fletcher Grubbs
Nancy Gwyn
Mary Haley
Robert Helms
Mary Hill
David Kelly
Ed Kelly
Bob King
Tom Koontz
Julia Mackie
Rebecca Marshall
C. Maynard
Sue Ellen McNeil
Caroline Mitchell
Dixon Moody
Frank Morris
Sanders Mosley
Grover Myers
Libby Noah
Glenn Or
Glenn Orr
Bud Palmer
William Petree
Steve Phelps
Barbara Phillips
Robert Rascoe
Sarah Rhoades
Gene Sharp
Joseph Sherrill
Martha Simpson
Franklin Spence
Allston Strubbs
Ben Thompson
Sallie Tucker
Robert Weisner
Elizabeth Welch
John Whitaker
Dunlop White
Anne Wilson
We would also like to extend formal condolences to the families of members who passed away this year, all of whom were longstanding members and made significant contributions to FCC.
Condolences
Dr. John Albertini
Mr. John Fox
Mr. John Brady
Mr. Mel Wright
Mr. Thomas Kirby
Dr. Peter Parker
Mr. James Culbertson
Mr. Paul Gwyn
Mr. John Loftin
Mr. Thomas Simpson
Mr. Tom Calloway
Mrs. Doris Hohman
Lastly, we express our gratitude to the members of this year's Membership Committee for their ideas, dedication, and time invested in FCC. Special thanks to Audrey Carfora, Beth Wigton, Christine Bland, David Cassels, John Fagg, Ellen Barrier, Matt Wigton, Missy Farrell, Michael Six, Danielle Eldridge, Zachary Crum, and Doug Shifflett for their commitment to the success of FCC.
GOLF & GREEN COMMITTEE
Santford Garner, Co-Chair
Eric Prior, Co-Chair
Chris Brantley
Mike Cashin
Doug Cassidy
Joe Joseph
Brad Kiger
Gray Kimel
Jon Larsen
Philmo Oh
Artie Shaw
Whitney Simpson
Jim Sutton
McLain Wallace
2025 was another successful year for the Golf Course Maintenance Department. It marked our seventh year managing Champion Ultradwarf Bermudagrass on our putting surfaces, and for the seventh consecutive year, Forsyth Country Club improved in the NC Golf Panel rankings. This year, FCC moved from 22nd to 19th - our first time entering the coveted Top 20.
It was a year to remember - or perhaps forget at times - as Mother Nature remained undefeated and delivered several curveballs. January brought an extended stretch of extreme cold that required greens to be covered for 24 consecutive days, double the length of any previous covering event at FCC. During this period, all available protective measures were deployed, including the use of a second set of greens covers and insulating select greens with pine straw. In total, greens were covered 32 nights during the 2024–2025 winter season. Despite the severity of January’s conditions, these measures proved successful, as the greens emerged from dormancy with no damage.
As spring progressed, it became clear that other areas of the golf course were not as fortunate. Significant portions of the course experienced winterkill and required re-sodding. Most damage occurred in shaded, tree-lined areas on holes 6, 8, 9, and 16 - locations that received minimal sunlight during winter and remained below freezing for much of January. All affected areas were re-sodded, and significant tree removal was completed along the right side of No. 9 to help mitigate winter shade issues in future years.
In June, the golf course closed for annual maintenance from June 9–14. During this closure, all greens, fairways, tees, and approaches were core aerified and topdressed with sand. Greens were DryJected with sand for the fourth consecutive year. Several tee leveling and drainage projects were also completed. The middle driving range tee was leveled and re-sodded with TifTuf Bermudagrass, a variety developed for improved divot recovery and winter survivability. Tee surfaces on holes 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, and 15 were leveled and re-sodded. Subsurface drainage was installed near the 5th green, 6th white tee, 9th blue tee, 15th tee and green, and to the right of the 17th green.
From mid-June through July, the Carolinas experienced an extended period of extreme heat, with a record number of days exceeding 90 degrees. Fortunately, FCC also received timely rainfall, allowing for rapid turf recovery from aerification and excellent playing conditions throughout much of the summer. August was unseasonably cool and rainy, providing ideal conditions for the start of the fall tournament season and winter dormancy.
Golf Maintenance Professional Staff:
Professionally, 2025 was a year of growth and development for the team. Terry Woods completed his first year as Head Golf Course Superintendent. Kevin Coppel joined the team as Senior Assistant Superintendent in February, followed by Connor Floyd as Second Assistant Superintendent in May. Kevin and Connor brought diverse skill sets and enthusiasm, integrating seamlessly into the management team.
Director of Agronomy Matt Jones completed his eighth full year at Forsyth Country Club. He also served his final term as Past President of the Piedmont GCSA and completed his second year as a Director for the Carolinas GCSA. In that role, Matt chaired the Rounds4Research campaign, raising a record $151,000 for turfgrass research across the Carolinas.
2025 was another active year across the golf facilities at Forsyth. Our staff, along with the Golf and Green Committee, worked diligently to provide opportunities for golfers of all levels, to maintain daily access to the golf course, and to help deliver the best possible experience for our members.
The Forsyth golf calendar continued to be very busy. Over a span of 243 days that we were open for play (March 1st - December 7th), the golf staff organized 262 “events”, which include clinics, tournaments, and fitting days. The staff did a fantastic job coordinating the logistical aspects of these events and providing a great experience for our members.
To further enhance the member golfing experience, two clearly defined registration and waitlist processes were implemented for our highest-demand events. Additionally, the distribution of targeted emails was increased, outlining standards, rules, and golf etiquette. A lighthearted series of informational videos was also shared via social media. A guest card was created to outline these standards for guests prior to arrival and was included with every tee time confirmation email for easy access.
Men’s Golf continued its high levels of participation, with many of the Men’s Tournaments selling out, including all of our MGA Breakfast Tournaments. This year also marked the largest Men’s Club Championship field in recent history. In addition, the Men’s Summer League season was streamlined for 2025, with plans to eliminate one event and combine two others in 2026.
This summer, we hosted the 61st North Carolina Open. With a field of over 160 players from North and South Carolina. Forsyth stood the test against countless talented golfers. Four of Forsyth’s Professional Staff were able to tee it up while also facilitating the event with the Carolinas Golf Association.
Ladies’ Golf has capitalized on the positive growth and momentum from previous years. Participation in events and instructional opportunities remained consistent in 2025. A few changes were implemented to the ladies’ season, including moving the Ladies Club Championship to an event to be contested over a Saturday and Sunday. Jared Hutchins, PGA, joined our Golf Staff from Congressional Country Club and played a vital role in leading the LGA to a successful year.
Our Junior Program continues to thrive. We maxed our registration for two PGA Junior League teams, had great participation in our junior events, and offered over 60 instructional opportunities for FCC juniors. Adam Stephenson, for the third year in a row, won a PGA Junior League Game-Changer Award. Only 9 other Professionals in the Carolinas Section received this award.
Player Development for men, women, and juniors increased from last year. The Professional staff remains committed to administering a full offering of individual lessons, group lessons, golf schools, and on-course lessons, including adding Saturday morning Men’s Clinics.
Player Development Revenue
The Golf Shop and Staff achieved several significant milestones over the past year:
Chase Adams was elected to the Titleist Leadership Advisory Staff in 2025. This position is held by approximately 100 PGA professionals nationally.
Forsyth was recognized as a 2025 Model Golf Shop by Club + Resort Business Magazine and earned the 2026 AGM Platinum Award, placing the Golf Shop among the Top 100 Golf Shops in the world. The annual Winter Market proved to be a standout success, generating over $25,000 in retail sales (a 108% increase from 2024), with nearly 85% of the Golf Shop’s soft goods featured alongside three additional golf vendors.
Ellise Little was also invited to attend the PGA Magazine Merchandiser of the Year Conference in January 2026, preceding the AGM Retail Conference and PGA Super Show in Orlando, which she will attend alongside Chase to continue expanding industry knowledge and relationships.
While annual retail sales were $767,697.39, reflecting a decrease from the prior year, strategic buying, elevated merchandising, and expanded vendor partnerships continue to strengthen the Golf Shop’s longterm growth and member experience.
Golf Shop Sales
Events
Men’s Tournaments
Women’s Tournaments
Junior Tournaments
Outside Events
2025 Events Summary
Golf Maintenance Team:
Matt Jones, CGCS, Director of Agronomy
Terry Woods, Golf Course Superintendent
Kevin Coppel, Senior Assistant Superintendent
Connor Flloyd, Assistant Superintendent
Kelly Reyes, Administrative Assistant
Adam Keener, Horticulturist
David Meyer, Horticulturist Assistant
Brice Westbrook, Equipment Manager
Eric Williams, Equipment Technician
Golf Team:
Chase Adams, PGA, Director of Golf
Chris Rycroft, PGA, Head Golf Pro
Jared Hutchins, PGA, Assistant Golf Pro
Adam Stephenson, Assistant Golf Pro
Blake Webb, Assistant Golf Pro
Mary Ann Shults, Golf Shop Manager
Jeremy Spry, Golf Shop Assistant
Ellise Little, Golf Shop Merchandiser
RACQUET SPORTS COMMITTEE
Raul Colon, Chair
Chris Beechler
Grif Blackard
Laura Bray
Deana Georgitis
Robert Gould
Trip Hoffend
Jeff Hollack
Andrew Keever
Kristin Kirk
James Mooney
Danny Newcomb
Rich Wagner
2025 Racquet Sports Calerndar Included:
2025 was another successful year for the Racquets program. The pickleball, paddle, and tennis courts had excellent activity, and members enjoyed lots of crossover among the three sports.
By the end of 2025, Racquet Sports had its second most active year in the last 20 years and was only 1% off the most active year recently in 2023.
Accomplishments and Achievements During 2025 include:
17,555 Tennis participants were recorded for the year. This is a 7% increase over 2024.
2,541 Paddle participants were recorded. This is a 12% decrease over 2024.
10,674 Pickleball participants were recorded for the year. This is a 7% decrease over 2024.
The Racquet Sports Department totaled 30,770 visits over the year!
Hundreds of hours of adult and junior clinics, and group lessons were conducted for all three sports. 40+ days of junior camps and mini-camps
Numerous weekly events and activities
30+ special events
The instructional program numbers had the best year ever, up 2% over the previous best in 2024. FCC won the Men’s Tennis Gut Bowl against Old Town for the 19th time in the past 20 years.
FCC won the Women’s Tennis Mint Julep Cup against Old Town.
FCC won the Women’s Blizzard Bowl (paddle) against Old Town for the 4th time in the past 6 years.
2025 Racquet Sports Team Update:
A new Assistant Teaching Professional was hired in June. Drew Guarnieri joined Forsyth after graduating from Methodist University with his Professional Tennis Management degree. Jennifer Luce celebrated her 10-year anniversary at Forsyth.
Quadrant Report:
The tennis, pickleball, and paddle quadrants remain strong with 300 total participants for the year:
76 adult members participating in a 5-month spring and summer tennis quadrant
72 adult members participating in a 5-month spring and summer pickleball quadrant
68 adult members participating in the 4-month fall and winter paddle quadrant
84 adult members participating in a 4-month fall and winter pickleball quadrant
Some events were added or have returned to the calendar, including:
Women’s Pickleball Quadrant
Women’s Tennis Member-Guest
Men’s Paddle Interclub with Greensboro CC, Old Town Club, and Westwood
USTA Women’s Team Practices
Adult Westwood Tennis Challenge
Extra Men’s and Women’s Pickleball Tournaments
Adult/Child Pickleball Event
Racquet Sports Facility
New LED lights were added to the clay tennis courts #8, #9, and #10 to match the lights on the permanent pickleball, tennis hard courts, and the existing clay courts. Every court at the Club now has LED lights.
FCC became the official clay court practice facility for the Wake Forest Men’s Tennis Team (NCAA National Team Champions in 2025)
An outside contractor was again engaged to do the annual reconditioning of the clay tennis courts. This took enormous pressure off the staff to get the courts ready during an already busy spring schedule.
The Pro Shop had the second-highest grossing totals in recent memory.
Summary
I wish to thank the 2025 Racquet Sports Committee for their work in monitoring and supporting the ongoing activities of the Club’s racquet programs and their commitment to making a strong program even stronger. It has been a privilege for me to chair the Committee this year.
Racquets Sports Team:
Adam Thompson, RSPA, PPTR, MRT, Director of Racquet Sports
Sean Smith, RSPA, PPTR, Assistant Racquets Professional
Nathan Geldmeier, RSPA, Assistant Racquets Professional
Drew Guarnieri, RSPA, Assistant Racquets Professional
Jennifer Luce, Racquet Shop Manager
Robyn Bartlett, Racquet Shop Assistant
Sam McEachran, Racquet Shop Assistant
Bill Erickson, Racquet Shop Assistant
Kristi Nicholson, Racquet Shop Assistant
Lexie Groves, Racquet Shop Assistant
PAVILION COMMITTEE
Karen Bartoletti, Chair
Bob Boles
Raul Colon
Katie Cross
Dareen Green
Lindsay Grdina
Lauren Lowe
Ashley McGlone
Meg Pulliam
Tom Nicholson
Burton Reifler
David Samuel
Cooper Scurry
The Pavilion Committee played a vital role in enhancing one of Forsyth Country Club’s most heavily utilized and visible amenities in 2025. Through thoughtful oversight, member advocacy, and close collaboration with management, the Committee helped elevate the Pavilion, pool, aquatics, and fitness experience while prioritizing safety, service quality, and operational consistency.
Strengthening Aquatics & Pool Operations
The Committee provided steady guidance throughout a very active pool season. Key accomplishments included support for: Refined pool operating hours and end-of-season transitions. Implementation and communication of updated swim test and safety policies, enhancing risk mitigation while preserving family enjoyment.
Introduction of AquaTech Pool Management practices, including certified staffing, safety audits, and designated guard zones. Successful swim lesson and swim team programming, highlighted by strong registration, extended coaching availability, and positive parent feedback.
Pool usage increased 31% over the previous year during peak summer months, reinforcing the Pavilion’s importance as a central family destination.
Enhancing the Pavilion Café & Member
Service Experience
The Pavilion Committee played a hands-on role in improving the food and beverage experience at the pool. Notable progress included:
A mid-season Pavilion Café menu refresh, introducing improved variety, kid-friendly options, and rotational features.
Introduction of food stations and service flow improvements during high-volume periods. Implementation of table tracking systems to improve the speed of service and accuracy. Positive reception to operational enhancements such as condiment stations, expedited service lines, and additional towel receptacles.
Incorporation of sustainable Corkcicle cups, reducing overall Styrofoam waste.
These improvements directly supported higher membership satisfaction levels and increased Pavilion Café food sales compared to prior years.
Fitness Center Growth & Program Refinement
The Committee provided valuable insight and direction to the Fitness Center, helping guide both programming and capital priorities. Highlights included:
Oversight of fitness usage trends, including increased overall visits, massage utilization, personal training sessions, and individual class attendance
Support for new and evolving group exercise offerings, including Pilates, core classes, water aerobics, and golf-focused programming
Equipment investments and refreshes, including kettlebells, bikes, pool vacuums, and safety-driven upgrades
Continued emphasis on instructor quality, scheduling balance, and member communication
The Committee’s engagement ensured the Fitness Center remained responsive to member needs while maintaining safe and sustainable operations.
Personal Training
Personal training sessions experienced a slight decrease compared to 2024. In 2025, PT sessions averaged 674 per month, down from 702 per month in 2024. This decline can be attributed in part to increased travel throughout the year by both members and personal trainers, which impacted the total number of sessions.
Full-Time Training Staff: Renate Van Staden, Lucia Foley, Ryan Martindale, Brandy Holler, Denise Thompson, and Marcia Summers.
Fitness Facility & Equipment
Facility usage remained consistent throughout the year. Downstairs rooms continued to be utilized by members for private workouts, and the cycle room was frequently used during non-class times. The training area remained particularly busy during morning peak hours and was especially active during school and college breaks.
In 2025, 18 members graduated from the Junior Fitband Orientation program, compared to 16 graduates in 2024.
The facial recognition touchless entry system has been fully implemented and is working well. This system has helped keep our building secure and safe. Implementing this system has significantly improved our ability to prevent unauthorized visitors and to control dependents from bringing guests.
During 2025, multiple small pieces of equipment were purchased for Group Exercise classes, along with new bands, kettlebells, and balls for the upstairs area. A new storage rack was added for cable attachments and smaller equipment. Additionally, a new Theragun and charging base were purchased for stretch sessions and general member use. In December 2025, the Stair Climber, squat rack, Smith machine, and Concept rower were replaced. Ongoing equipment replacement is planned for 2026 as part of the Capital Budget.
Average monthly fitness visits in 2025 totaled 5,374, compared to 4,504 in 2024.
Group Exercise
Group Exercise attendance declined compared to 2024, with an average monthly attendance of 1,290 participants, down from 1,488 per month in 2024. Despite this, the total number of classes offered increased, with 2,196 classes held in 2025 versus 2,063 in 2024.
During 2025, a Pilates class and a new Cardio/Zumba class were added to the schedule in response to member survey feedback. Both classes are doing well, and members are extremely happy.
Full-Time Group Exercise Staff: Renate Van Staden, Denise Thompson, Marcia Summers, Lucia Foley, Brandy Holler
Part-Time Group Exercise Staff: Stefanie Lyons, Alex Justice, Jenna Vercillo, Jennifer Jones, Katie Davis, Leila Gonzales, Libby Roberts, Sydney Hora, Elaine King, Lara Pinnix, Karen Kaplan
Massage
Massage services showed a favorable 8% increase compared to 2024. This growth is attributed to the addition of a second massage therapist, who began working alternate weekends.
Total massage sessions in 2025 numbered 900, compared to 772 in 2024, a 16% increase.
Full-Time Massage Staff: Natasha Walker
In Summary
2025 was a strong year for our Pavilion facilities, with usage up across the range of Club amenities. The relatively smooth integration of AquaTech as management for our pool was a key highlight of our pool season, as well retention of our very popular swim coach/swim instructor, and the addition of the robotic vacuum system. Members shared the pool well across different activities, based on last year's lane sharing plan, and safety continued first, as the swim test and diving board access continued.
Inside the Fitness Center, an emphasis on updating equipment and continuing to pilot different group exercise classes achieved high marks with members. Ongoing plans to add massage to weekends will be an additional member benefit.
We are fortunate to have such dedicated and capable senior management in Zachary Crum, Renate Van Staden, and Tom Hudnall. Each of them work extremely hard to provide a consistently excellent member experience. The Pavilion Committee is grateful for their diligence and hard work.
This year was a particularly strong year for the Committee itself. Committee members strongly represented member points of view, serving as advocates and as a communications channel both to and from members. I am personally deeply grateful to have been part of this year's conversations, and I thank each of the Committee members for their time and energy in serving our Club and fellow members.
HOUSE & FAMILY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Matt Masten,Chair
Lynn Auringer
Josh Crane
Katherine Collins
Paige Hass
Sara Loebner
Elizabeth Madden
Amy Morrow
Patti Shugart
Mike Swain
Rick Wesley
The House & Family Activities Committee played a key role in advancing Forsyth Country Club’s member experience throughout 2025. Through consistent engagement, thoughtful governance, and close partnership with management, the Committee helped guide meaningful improvements across dining, family programming, facilities, service standards, and policy development—ensuring the Club remained responsive to member needs while upholding Forsyth’s traditions of excellence.
Strengthening Dining, Culinary & Clubhouse Operations
The Committee provided valuable guidance on dining strategy, menu evolution, and operational flow. Key highlights included support for:
Refinement of Forsyth Grill programming, including reservation controls, service pacing, and patio activation
Capital improvements to kitchen equipment, service stations, and dining spaces
Menu enhancements, expanded a la carte offerings, and improved allergen and dietary awareness
Ongoing training initiatives focused on etiquette, verbiage, professionalism, and consistency
Elevating the Member Experience Through Data & Feedback
One of the Committee’s most impactful accomplishments was its leadership in embracing data-driven decision-making. The rollout of Customer Alliance and quarterly satisfaction surveys provided real-time insight into member sentiment across dining, events, cleanliness, service timeliness, and professionalism. Committee oversight ensured this feedback was not only collected but actively reviewed and acted upon— contributing to steady improvements in Food & Beverage satisfaction scores and overall service consistency throughout the year. The launch and support of the Secret Shopper Initiative further reinforced accountability and elevated service standards.
These efforts ensured dining remained a cornerstone of the Forsyth experience while adapting to changing member usage patterns and expectations.
Expanding Family Programming & Youth Engagement
Family activities continued to be a defining strength of the Club in 2025. With the support of the Committee, the Club successfully delivered a robust calendar of Kids' Clubs, camps, seasonal celebrations, and signature family events, all while effectively managing capacity and ensuring fairness. Summer camp participation increased, offering a total of 12 weeks of programming that catered to both preschool and school-aged children. Additional sessions were added to meet growing demand.
Preschool enrichment programs, including Meredith’s Musikgarten and Mr. Casey’s Mini Champs, remained strong throughout 2025. Mini Champs expanded to include an additional sport: floor hockey. Our multigenerational events, such as the 2nd Annual Jellystone Family Retreat, Family Arcade Night, holiday celebrations, and family socials, played a key role in strengthening the sense of community within the Club.
Monthly specialty Kids' Clubs, including Saturday STEM and other themed programs, achieved higher levels of engagement among children compared to the original Kids' Club offerings. Together, these programs reinforced the Club’s commitment to creating inclusive, engaging, and well-balanced family experiences that effectively met the evolving needs of our members.
Policy Development & Governance
The Committee demonstrated strong stewardship through its thoughtful review and approval of several key policies, including:
Event cancellation standards to improve planning and reduce no-shows
Ongoing review of dress code enforcement, photography policies, and emerging industry considerations
These actions balanced inclusivity with structure, reinforcing a consistent and transparent member experience.
Partnership, Leadership & Forward Momentum
Throughout the year, the House & Family Activities Committee served as a constructive partner to management—offering candid feedback, championing improvements, and helping navigate periods of transition while maintaining focus on service excellence. Their engagement strengthened communication between members and staff, supported long-term planning, and ensured Forsyth Country Club continued to evolve without losing sight of its core values.
In summary, the House & Family Activities Committee’s work in 2025 was instrumental in elevating the day-to-day member experience, strengthening operations, and positioning the Club for continued success. Their commitment, collaboration, and leadership made a lasting impact on Forsyth Country Club and its community.
Culinary Management Team:
Lance S. Cook, WCMC, MWMCS, CCCD, CEC, CCA, CFBE, FMP, CFSM, WSET II, Director of Culinary Operations
Jassim Abdelaziz, Banquet Chef de Cuisine
David Marks, Grill Chef de Cuisine
Food & Beverage Management Team:
Kelley Williams, CCM, Director of Operations
Jennifer Lopus, Director of Catering + Events
Sydney Lundquist, Catering + Events Manager
Chelsey Mayer, Clubhouse Manager
Gian Cortese, Clubhouse Manager
Jaime Buchanan, Beverage Manager
Michael Drake, Food + Beverage Manager
Family Activities Management Team:
Meredith Koeval, Director of Family Activities
Casey Gentry, Assistant Director of Family Activities
Madison Carrier, Senior Activities Leader
