2007 Membership Letter
December 5, 2006

Dear Members & Property Owners,

I hope your 2006 year was a good one on the golf courses.  We in the Golf are looking forward to a great 2007 golf season.

I want to thank everyone who participated in a very successful Wine & Cheese Party.  For those who could not make it, there is still time to shop for yourself or that special someone.

This year was not too bad on the golf courses.  Hot weather didn't get here until late July and the first of August.  In 2007, the courses will be in great shape as a result of the exceptional job done by Matt Owens and the golf course Maintenance Department.  You have seen I am sure, many improvements in both Golf Shops with a fresh assortment of quality merchandise thanks to Gina Gore.  The level of custome service has also improved thanks to Eddie Pratt and Angela Lewis.

The 2007 golf season should be a great one with some fun and exciting golf events.  Mark you calendar for the following:

• March 7, 2007 - Tough Day (played with the professional staff @ Sea Trail.  This will be a captain choice format) played on the Byrd Course.

• June 11, 2007 - Ladies Pro Am (played with the professional staff @ Sea Trail) played on the Jones Course

• August 23, 2007 - Men's Pro Am (played with the professional staff @ Sea Trail) played on the Byrd Course

• October 8, 2007 - Men's and Ladies Pro Am (played with the professional staff @ Sea Trail) played on the Jones Course.

• We will plan a summer Night Putting Tournament for both men & women, and will also add another tournament during the year.

Keep an eye out in the golf shops for these announcements.  These Sea Trail Corporation sponsored tournaments will be complete with great food and prizes.

Also for 2007 the Handicap Fee for Members who wish to have an established handicap will be $20.00.  This fee can be paid in the Golf Shops.  The handicap fee will be due January 15, 2007.  The advantages of having an established handicap is for playing in any tournaments that require an official handicap.  For example, any club event or invited club tournaments, Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) events, or any PGA event such as Pro/Am's here or away.

For those of you who have not had the opportunity to meet the Golf Shop Staff, here is a little introduction: Eddie Pratt is the Director of Golf.  Eddie oversees the Golf Shops' daily operations.  Angela Lewis is the Golf Operations Manager.  Angela is in charge of the Golf Department personnel, staffing and training inside and outside personnel, as well as assisting Eddie.  Gina Gore is the Director of Retail Sales.  Gina is responsible for the purchasing of merchandise for both Golf Shops.  She is also in charge of displays and the paper work for both Golf Shops.  Mary Nichols is the Assistant Merchandiser.  Mary assists Gina and is responsible for the Maples Golf Shop Merchandise.

The remaining Golf Shop Staff is as follows: Margie Hooks, TJ Johnson, Brent Houser, Rich Biancardi, John Barnett, and Dennis Miller, Bill Baurer, and John Apsega.  I am very honored to be working with such a great group of people, and we all are here to help each and every one of you.

The Golf Department staff is excited about the upcoming 2007 golf season and looking forward to seeing you in the shops.

Tom Plankers    
President of Sea Trail Golf