VOL. 35 NO. 1
The Villages at Country Creek, Estero, FL • www.seabreezecommunications.com
JANUARY 2024
An Update From The VCC Master Board The Villages at Country Creek 2023-2024 season is promising to be a very exciting season. The weather has been exceptionally pleasant without any inclement weather, although our area could benefit from additional rainfall. The VCC ground crews and all our wonderful volunteers continue to keep our community looking refreshed. Still, there’s always work to be done. In November, the Master Board passed the 2024 Master Association budget. The increase in quarterly dues amounted to $101 for each of the 966 residents. The statements for the first quarter of the year indicating the new amount of $1,147 were mailed in December. The 2024 Operating Budget and 2024 Budget Summary by Department are available on the Villages at Country Creek secure website.
On December 4th, the vote for the material alteration of the Clubhouse took place by the residents. This was a tremendous turnout and may have been the largest voter turnout for any issue that has taken place at VCC. The Master Board thanks all residents who participated, and also the election committee for their time. The results of the Community vote were: Total number of Votes = 714 In order to pass, a 2/3 majority (per established VCC bylaws) of 714 = 476 Total Yes Votes = 371 Total No Votes = 343 The Master Board and the majority of the VCC residents agree that the clubhouse needs work. We have been gathering
information and receiving input from residents. The Master Board encourages all residents to participate in this information gathering effort. Current considerations include removal and replacement of carpet in the meeting rooms. The carpeting would be replaced with the same vinyl plank tile that is in the pro shop. The primary consideration for upstairs is consulting with an acoustical expert to formulate a plan to overhaul our acoustics. Additionally, procuring a sound system that will work well, along with the acoustical changes that will be required, is necessary. Let’s Enjoy our community! Your Board
From The Food And Beverage Manager From The Golf Pro By Debra Kortea In order to enhance your time here at the Villages at Country Creek, listed below are the following rules and tips for the upcoming season: • Tips for a Smoother Season at the Club–To ensure proper service and help us manage staffing levels, please make a reservation for lunch or dinner. This will help us guarantee timely and efficient service to all our members. • New Dress Code Guidelines–Our House Committee has recently established a new dress code, which has been posted in the bar and lobby areas for your convenience.
Please ensure you and your guests comply with the new guidelines to avoid any confusion. We want all our members to feel comfortable and avoid any discomfort due to denied service or entrance. • Event Reservations and Membership–When making a reservation for an event, please have your member names and numbers ready. Going forward, all events will be charged the morning of the event, so please notify the office beforehand. During the season, events are member-only due to limited seating. Thank you in advance for your support.
2023-24 Villages At Country Creek Upcoming Golf Event By John Alfuth, PGA
CCLGA News By Karlene Reilly Our Christmas Golf Scramble started at 8am on a cold morning which was reminiscent of being up north. We had a chance to wear our bright winter outer clothing as we started to play golf. A special game was organized where we all had an opportunity to try our golf skills while playing half the time from the “white tees.” We were all pleased to have a long hitter in our group. It warmed up by noon time and we could then sport our red and green golf attire as we enjoyed a wonderful lunch of a warm turkey cheese melt with cranberry relish and tomatoes followed by delicious cookies with a candy treat. It was a highlight of the Christmas K a t h y M c E l ro y, Tr u d y season for our golfers. Traynor, Denise Giovannetti Villages at Country Creek
Sharon Pfaff, Donna Mazzeo, Daisy Blair, Jo LeBoeuf Our CCLGA/MGA Invitational will be held on Thursday, January 25th. This year there will be a Scramble format, which will be followed by an Italian lasagne luncheon. During the luncheon the winners of the event will be announced and a special golf remembrance will be given to each of the men who participated. We are sure that all will enjoy the Italian feast. Another annual event held on January 15 will be the New Members breakfast. PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FT MYERS FL PERMIT 751
Santa and his Elf CCLGA News on page 4
January 2024 9 – LGA Luncheon 12 – MGA Member/Member 13 – Ryder/Solar Cup Tryouts Day 1 14 – Ryder/Solar Cup Tryouts Day 2 16 – Solar Cup Tryouts Day 3 17 – Ryder Cup Tryouts Day 3 20 – Ryder/Solar Cup Tryouts Day 4 25 – LGA/MGA Invitational February 2024 2 – MGA Elmer Rawson Match Play Begins 3 – HOA 1 Scramble 8 – LGA Guest Day 15 – LGA Charity Event 16 – MGA Luncheon 23 – Pairings Meeting 24 – Ryder/Solar Cup Day 1 25 – Ryder/Solar Cup Day 2 March 2024 2 – Ryder/Solar Cup Day 3 5 & 7 – LGA Championship 6 & 8 – MGA Championship 9 – Villas Scramble 16 – Volunteers Scramble All Day 23 – Club Championship Round 1 24 – Club Championship Round 2 26 – LGA Winter Awards April 2024 4 – Men’s Invitational Practice Round & Dinner 5 – Men’s Invitational Round 1 & 2 6 – Men’s Invitational Round 3, 4 & Shootout 11 – LGA Member/Member 12 – MGA Luncheon 13 – MGA Gala Dinner