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Jump Start 2011...


Lose weight, eat right, exercise... health related resolutions for the New Year are the most promised and broken. Our Fitness Supervisor, Susan Pelfrey shares some tidbits of knowledge to keep you on the right path towards a healthier YOU in 2011!

  • Increase metabolism through weight training. Train each major muscle group twice a week. Perform 8-10 exercises and 2 sets of 12 repetitions. This will improve your muscle to fat ratio and increase calories burned at rest
  • Hip to waist ratio is a better indicator of heart disease than BMI. Divide your waist measurement into hip measurement. Women should be below .85 and men below 1.0.
  • A healthy diet should include no more than 40 grams of added sugar daily. That is equal to just 6 teaspoons! A 12oz soda contains roughly 8 teaspoons of added sugar!
  • Keep a journal of your exercise and eating habits. Studies show we are 50% more successful of improving lifestyles and losing weight when we write things down.
  • About 70% of overeating is emotional. Food is intended to nourish and fuel our bodies. Learn a new coping skill when you’re stressed, bored or just mad at the world.

Next time you are at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort make time for fitness by visiting our Fitness Center and partaking in one of our weekly complimentary Fitness Classes. Click Here to download the Fitness Schedule.



Susan Pelfrey
Fitness Supervisor
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort

General
Top 10 of 2010


Already 10 days into the new year and brainstorming and planning sessions are well underway to make 2011 one of the very best at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. But before we completely say goodbye to a great 2010 we wanted to take a moment to look back on some moments, highlights and accomplishments that made our 2010 memorable.

Nemacolin's Top 10 of 2010:

10. Fatbird Flyer Opens
Over 10,000 flights have taken place at speeds of up 60 mph since its opening in
May 2010.

9. Dining Excitement
Autumn goes green, CaddyShack reopens as BBQ Joint,
Tavern re-invents "Pub" menu & much more!


8. Snowmageddon 2010
Over 100" of snow fell in February 2010 alone making it the snowiest month ever recorded at Mystic Mountain. It also brought an extended season.


7. Nemacolin Partners with JEEP
The ultimate off-road experience! The Off-Road Driving Academy now features JEEP Rubicons with Ride Alongs & Instructional Series.


6. Over $70,000 donated to Breast Cancer Research
Through the donated production costs of the "Nothing is Impossible" Brighton Necklace, Pretty In Pink & Battle of the Bird Fundraising Events.


5. Record Setting Year on The Links Course
Most rounds EVER played on course!


4. We Meet The Butler!
Expect the Unexpected at Nemacolin. Our Summer Interactive Campaign -
The Butler Did It welcomed guests to share their own stories through video with a chance to win a Three-Night Nemacolin Vacation Package valued over $2,000! Shh... We hear the Butler will be BACK in 2011!


3. The Prince is Born!
Nemacolin welcomed a rare White Lion, born on July 6, 2010. The population of White Lions is unknown but the most recent count in 2004 revealed 30.

2. Forbes Bestows Five-Star Awards!
Congratulations to Falling Rock and Lautrec for earning Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star awards for 2011! There are 54 hotels designated as Forbes Five-Star, but only 6 resorts in the world boast Forbes Five-Star ratings in both the dining and lodging categories.

1. OUR GUESTS!
A BIG thank you to our loyal guests for supporting our Resort and being a member of the Nemacolin family. Our successes in 2010 are more than anything because of you!

General
You Know It Is A Nemacolin Holiday When...


You know it is a Nemacolin holiday when... you walk through our Chateau Lafayette Lobby and are greeted by the sweet smell and whimsical charm of our Gingerbread display. The Lobby's Gingerbread display is a Nemacolin tradition that gathers our guests each year. With over 100 hours of labor our display includes a sweet tooth's dream. Plus, it is the details that make people come back, because each time you look at it, you see something new.


GINGERBREAD VILLAGE STATISTICS:

100 POUNDS OF GINGERBREAD
200 POUNDS OF POWDERED SUGAR
40 POUNDS OF EGG WHITES
25 ICE CREAM CONES
5 POUNDS OF PEPPERMINT STARLITE MINTS
5 POUNDS OF SPEARMINT STARLITE MINTS
100 GUMBALLS
500 GRAHAM CRACKERS
60 NERD ROPES
500 JELLY BEANS
144 KIT KATS
5 POUNDS OF GUMDROPS
5 POUNDS OF CHOCOLATE NON-PAREILS
250 MINI CANDY CANES
3.5 POUNDS OF HERSHEY KISSES
2 POUNDS OF NERDS
2 POUNDS OF MARSHMALLOWS
10 POUNDS OF CHOCOLATE ROCKS
200 HERSHEY BARS
180 TWIZZLERS
5 POUNDS SUPER SOURS
200 JUNIOR MINTS
396 COOKIES & CREAM BARS
5 POUNDS SNOW CAPS
200 REESE CUPS
5 POUNDS STRAWBERRY BON BONS
500 NELLA WAFERS
400 OREOS
50 LIFESAVERS
100 FROOTIES
2 POUNDS JELLY WREATHS
2,000 ANDES CANDIES
7 POUNDS JUJUBES
20 POUNDS OF FAKE SNOW


A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE ASSOCIATES THAT WORKED ON THE VILLAGE:

KANYA KNOX, SHEENA HUSAR, STACEY HOLLIS, ALICIA FALLAS, JUSTIN WILSON, LACEY SCHRINER, JENNA ORMSBY, LISA FRANK, COLLEEN BURGESS, CODY GARLETTS, JOSH STILLWAGON, JANELLE HUTCHISON, NOEL MAHLER, JOHN BRETH, ANN LOPARO, JOHN GARTIN, KRYSTAL JENNINGS, BEN ORENDORFF, MINDY ELLIAS, MATT BELL, SEAN ECKMAN, BANQUET SET UP, BANQUET PROP TEAM,
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

WOODEN FRAME COMPLETED BY THE CARPENTERS OF THE NEMACOLIN WOODLANDS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

AMBER FRAZEE, BANQUET PASTRY CHEF

Spa
Hair Care Tips From Our Spa Experts


Don't stress out it is normal... we can lose over 100 hairs a day. If you use hair spray, gel, root boost, ect. those hairs may not fall out until you shampoo and that bond is broken. So until there is a small cat gathering in the shower drain or a patch of missing hair, do not worry it is completely normal.

Growing out your hair? Keep up on your trims, every 6 weeks is the average! Most women, when growing out their hair, skip trims so they can add length, but what happens when you try to stretch a cut is the everyday styling and shampooing cause the ends to dry and split causing your stylist to remove more inches. So keep up on your trims and length will come even faster.

Shampooing... WE DO NOT NEED DAILY SHAMPOOING! If you are a daily "shampooer" you probably shampoo because your hair looks "greasy." Take this challenge: let your hair go for the weekend, don't shampoo from Friday till Monday. On Monday shampoo and condition then skip Tuesday, wash Wednesday. Then continue to wash every other day. Your scalp is just like your skin, the more oil you remove (shampooing) the more oil you will produce. Think of the time you will save in the mornings. This will also help your color to last longer, because water and shampoo speed the fading process.


"Treat Yourself Good, Treat You Body Better!"
Stephanie Hostetler
Director of Spa Operations - The Woodlands Spa
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort

Associates of the Month
Congratulations to Our Associates of the Month!


Our friend John DiJulius "THE Authority in Customer Service" is famous for saying, "World Class is not a hat you put on and take off, it is something you are to your customers, co-workers, at home and in your community."

We honor the Associates of the Month and thank them for their "World Class" skills and attitude and for contributing to the success of our Resort.

Maybe you will even recognize one of these friendly faces during your next Nemacolin experience.


ASSOCIATES OF THE MONTH


Rising Star:
Earl Guthrie - Autumn Kitchen












Back of the House:
John Quarrick - Engineering











Front of the House:
Jimmy Shaffer - Shooting Academy











Leader of the Month:
Anna Madsen Phillips - Accounting












Team of the Quarter:
Retail

Golf
2011 Membership Program Announced...


Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Golf Introduces New Membership Program for 2011


2011 Links Memberships:

  • Individual Memberships - $500
  • Family Memberships - $1,000
  • Junior Memberships - $200

    Plus, new for 2011... a Practice Facility Membership for just $100 gives you use of the Links Practice Facility, 10% discount at the Gazebo and CaddyShack Restaurants and Bag Storage.

    DOWNLOAD the 2011 Links Memberships Brochure. Join and pay before
    December 31, 2010 and receive up to $200 savings on select memberships.



    2011 Mystic Rock Memberships:

  • Individual Memberships
  • Rock Corporate Memberships
  • Boulder Corporate Memberships

    DOWNLOAD the 2011 Mystic Rock Memberships Brochure to learn more.

Golf
Winter Golf Tips


So we know it is not "officially" winter; however, with the chance of snow tonight and tomorrow we know it is coming. Our Director of Golf, PGA Professional, Dennis Clark shares golf tips for the winter season.

There are things you can do to keep your game sharp in the off-season. Short of going to Florida on a regular basis, let’s consider a few of them:

  • Stay in Shape: The best thing any of us can do is stretch and strengthen our bodies. Pilates seems to be a very popular thing on the PGA Tour these days. There are a number of golf specific stretches within that discipline.
  • Train New Habits: Hitting into a net is effective if and only if you are practicing the right way. Many golfers groove BAD habits by practicing their old, flawed swings. The off-season is a great time to train NEW habits by doing drills. Take a fall lesson and seek efficient drills from the pro.
  • Television and magazines are fun but not always helpful. Knowing which of the tips applies to YOUR swing is vital.
  • If you purchase new equipment, make sure it is fitted properly!
  • Stay warm, healthy and safe.

I’ll see you in the spring!

Dennis Clark
Director of Golf, PGA Master Professional
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort

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