The Royal Page - FEB 2014 by Grace Segal

DESERT PRINCESS Country Club & HOA Newsletter February 2014

Celebrating Our Desert Paradise

HOA Administrative Office

28-211 Desert Princess Dr. Cathedral City, CA 92234 Phone (760) 322-1907 Fax: (760) 327-9699 Hours: Mon - Fri 8 am - 4 pm Closed weekends & holidays

Community Manager

Jessica Vela, CCAM®, CMCA®, ext. 102 jvela@desertprincesscc.com

Controller

Pamela Jaymes, ext. 103 pjaymes@desertprincesscc.com

Director of Marketing Grace Taylor Segal, ext. 108 gsegal@desertprincesscc.com

For Work Orders Facilities / Landscape / Pools Golf Course Maintenance

Phone: (760) 322-1907 or submit online at: www.desertprincesslive.com

Patrol Services - Vista Chino Gate Phone: (760) 322-0441 Frank Starkey, Post Commander fstarkey@desertprincesscc.com

Member Relations

Maria Cintron, ext. 104 mcintron@desertprincesscc.com

Country Club

28-555 Landau Blvd. Cathedral City, CA 92234 Phone (760) 322-1655 Fax: (760) 322-2741 Reception Hours: Daily 8 am - 4 pm

Country Club Manager

Brandon O’Neill CMAA®, AGM®, ext. 132 boneill@desertprincesscc.com

Member Guest Services & Events Dori Petee, ext. 121 dpetee@desertprincesscc.com

Director of Food & Beverage Jim Carvajal, ext. 127 jcarvajal@desertprincesscc.com

Clubhouse Bar

Ext. 128 Hours: Sunday - Saturday 10 am to Close

Clubhouse Dining

Leon’s at Desert Princess For Reservations, (760) 325-5002

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & More

Open Wednesday through Saturday - 7 am – 9 pm Sunday, Monday & Tuesday - 7 am – 6 pm Sunday Brunch - 10 am - 2 pm Happy Hour Monday - Friday - 3 - 6 pm

Lagos Café

Phone: (760) 778-3624 Hours: 7 am - 3 pm Daily

Golf Shop

Phone: (760) 322-2280 Tee Times (760) 322-7779 Hours: Open Sun - Saturday 6 am - 5 pm Rand Veal, Director of Golf rveal@desertprincesscc.com

Tennis & Athletics

28-600 Isleta Court Phone: (760) 322-5178 Hours: Mon - Fri 6 am - 7 pm Sat & Sun 7 am - 5 pm Charlie Moore, Director of Tennis & Athletics cmoore@desertprincesscc.com

Spa

28-600 Isleta Court Phone: (760) 322-2293 Hours: Monday - Sunday 9 am - 6 pm Merryl Rose, Spa Manager mrose@desertprincesscc.com

Bill Bender President Joe Heil Vice-President Ray Brown Treasurer Marilyn J. White Secretary John Purdy Director Tim Gaffney Director Tim Dermody Director bod@desertprincesscc.com

OUR MISSION: Ensure the Desert Princess enhances owners’ asset values by providing quality venues, amenities, and activities with a sustainable level of service to the satisfaction of our owners, their guests and our public.

OUR VISION: Continue making the Desert Princess the best-value lifestyle community in the greater Palm Springs area. Editor & Graphic Designer

An opportunity to sell your services to all your neighbors with a print circulation that reaches our 1084 homes, our Clubhouse and HOA front desks, and beyond! Your ad would be seen online across the Coachella Valley and the far reaches of the Internet. For information or to place an ad, please call Dori at 760-322-1655 or visit Desert Princess Country Club’s Front Desk. *Deadline for all ad contracts and artwork is the 10th of the month for inclusion in the next month’s edition.

Grace Taylor Segal

ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER

Editorial & Sales Assistant

The Desert Princess Homeowners Association makes no representations and gives no warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information in the advertisements provided herein.

Dori Petee

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Desert Princess Homeowners Association 28-211 Desert Princess Dr., Cathedral City, CA 92234

By publishing this information, Desert Princess HOA gives no recommendation or endorsement of any company, service or product promoted in ads that appear in The Royal Page.

The Royal Page is now published electronically. Links to a downloadable and interactive issue of the publication is emailed to Homeowners. Printed copies are available either for pickup at the HOA or Country Club reception or upon request, via U.S Mail. This distribution method of your community magazine provides the Association with a significant savings in printing and mailing costs. If you would like a hard copy of the magazine, call Dori Petee at 760-322-1655 or email her at dpetee@desertprincesscc.com. rp_0214_v6

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FROM THE PRESIDENT Now that we’re in the peak of season, there’s a great deal of activity at Desert Princess. Whatever your interests are, I hope you’re thoroughly enjoying yourself. By now you should have received your ballot for the annual election of the Board of Directors, which will be held on February 22, 2014. This year, two (2) seats will be open. The candidates seeking election to the Board are Don Milligan, John Purdy, and Michelle Simson. Please join me in thanking them for their willingness to volunteer their time and service. Don’t forget to vote for the candidate(s) of your choice. With your two (2) votes, you can vote for one (1) or two (2) candidates, but not twice for the same person. There will also be a Candidates Forum on February 8th at 3:00 pm in the Masters Lounge where you can listen to the candidates speak and ask them questions. There continues to be activity at Desert Princess Homes, the newest addition to our community with 122 new villas. The three new models are well underway, irrigation lines have been run to the new development, and much more work will commence shortly. The sales offices, located in the old models, are open if you would like to get a preview of what’s to come and pick up some literature. The first draft of the revised ballot measure for Condo Patio Extensions, prepared by our attorneys, was reviewed at the January 24th Board meeting. This has been sent back to Legal for some clarification. The ballot package should be approved at the next Board meeting and then sent out to the homeowners for a vote shortly thereafter. A new irrigation system for the golf course is still being studied and evaluated. I have recently directed our controller, Pam Jaymes, to complete various cash flow projections, for both operations and reserves, to determine the merit as well as the feasibility of this project. There is a rumor circulating around the community that the installation of a new irrigation system for the golf course would solely benefit the golfers. There is nothing further

from the truth. The main purpose of installing a new system is to save operating costs (estimated to be as much as $200,000 per year), save precious water, and to be better prepared for the time when CVWD mandates restrictions on water usage. This benefits all homeowners. In addition, and thanks to a great idea by Golf Course Superintendent Jonas Conlan, the golf course irrigation system is now supplying the HOA irrigation system with well water which is far less expensive that the potable water previously used and purchased from CVWD. The savings related to this are substantial. Many think proceeding with a new irrigation system is a no brainer, and they may be absolutely correct. However, since it is such a large expenditure, we must be certain that doing such doesn’t adversely affect our financial position or hinder the completion of other worthwhile projects. My one (1) year term as your President is coming to an end concurrent with the Annual Meeting, at which time the Board will elect its officers for the next year. Although I have held the positions of Vice-President and/or Treasurer for the past five (5) years, being President allowed me the opportunity to work closely with more of the staff. It also gave me the opportunity to interact with many of the homeowners, which has been a pleasure. I’d like to say with all certainty that as a community we are very fortunate to have such a wonderful and talented group of employees. They make Desert Princess the great place that it is in which to live or vacation. Because the list of employees to thank is too long to mention here, I’d just like to say thank you to all staff members for a job very well done! It’s been a pleasure serving the community during the past year, and I thank you for your support. BILL BENDER President, Desert Princess Board of Directors bill_bender@msn.com

COUNTRY CLUB MANAGER’S REPORT Can you believe the weather we are having this season? Most of the East coast is in a deep freeze and here we are having to rough it in the 70 degree winters of the desert. As we all know, the phenomenal winter weather is one of the great things about the Coachella Valley and I am happy to see you all out there enjoying it. It is fantastic to see Desert Princess busy with all of the members who have returned for another great season. As we are making our way through my first season here at Desert Princess, I wanted to thank all of you for your passion and dedication to making the Desert Princess a great place. Over my first six months here, many of you have taken the time to come sit down with me and discuss your feelings about the club, both positive and negative. I can’t tell you how much those conversations are appreciated as it helps me not only to grow as a manager, but allows us to grow as a team. I will continue to reach out to you through surveys as a group or as individuals so that we can make sure we are moving in the right direction. Lastly, it was very nice to see nearly 75 of you at our Athletic Center and Spa mixer. The tennis and pickle ball courts were packed with players and there were several members enjoying the complimentary chairs massages. Above all, it was a fantastic evening of good food, good music and great fellowship. We look forward to putting on more events this season so that you have an opportunity to meet and mingle with your neighbors. Here’s to keeping it in the Short Grass, BRANDON O’NEILL Country Club Manager

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Golf Cart Requirements Cart Owners must provide verification of liability insurance at the time of registration. Annual tags may be picked up from the Homeowners Association Office or the Club Admin Office. Drivers of carts must be licensed . All golf carts must be registered with the Association and display a valid registration decal with current year stickers “tags” displaying owner membership and/ or golf membership. Failure to register your golf cart by November 1, 2013 but no later than December 31, 2013 or at time of purchase will result in a $500 Fine.

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FROM THE COMMUNITY MANAGER Bill Clinton once said, “People really don’t care if politicians attack each other with untrue stories. They figure if you don’t want to get hurt, you shouldn’t have filed for office. They figure whatever happens to us, our lives will be better than theirs.” But for those living in this community, perhaps the opposite should be considered. Negativity causes distention, absence of trust and most of all, a dysfunctional team.

been completed. Below you will see a "before" photo of the wrought iron fence encapsulated with vines. The fence was replaced with a gorgeous block wall, also shown below. Desert Landscape conversions as depicted in a photo at right (page 6), have been completed around pools # 8, 16, 19 and 26. Due to safety concerns, it was recommended that staff install pads on the pool and spa rails. This project has been completed and is depicted at right as well.

There have been several communications floating around this community regarding candidates and upcoming Board elections. Regardless as to whether they are true or false, please try to be mindful that you all live in this community together and all strive for the betterment of this community. You work together, not against each other. Have a united front.

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear."

Some of our seasonal projects have been completed and are making your community look even better! The block wall located along E. Trancas and E. Portales has

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Block wall along E. Trancas & E. Portales BEFORE

JESSICA VELA Desert Princess Community Manager

Block wall along E. Trancas & E. Portales AFTER

Desert Landscape conversions around pools # 8, 16, 19 and 26

Calling Community Photographers! Do you enjoy taking photos? If so, we could use your help! Photograph community events and you may see your photos published in The Royal Page, on the Association website and other Desert Princess publications! Please call Dori at 760-322-1655 if you are interested. Email your best shots to gsegal@desertprincesscc.com.

Pads installed on the pool and spa rails

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Forget to Vote in the Annual Election of the Board of Directors February 22 Candidates Forum February 8th at 3:00 pm

No guarantee of publication implied.

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DESERT PRINCESS HOMES UPDATE PRE GRAND OPENING INCENTIVE OFFERED ON NEW HOMES AT DESERT PRINCESS With construction in full swing on the new Desert Princess Homes, the builder is offering a special early buyer incentive prior to the Grand Opening this spring. Reserve one of our new homes in the first phase before March 1st, and the builder will pre-pay your HOA dues for one year! Also, with a pre-Grand Opening reservation, you will be able to take advantage of “first-phase pricing”. Stop by and visit our friendly sales team at the Desert Princess Homes sales office, open daily at the corner of Natoma & Chimayo. Desert Princess Homes is the final collection of new, singlefamily homes to be built inside the gates of Desert Princess Country Club. With incredible views of the San Jacinto mountain range, desirable West Palm Springs Valley location, and country club amenities galore, the new homes at Desert Princess Country Club are the perfect place to call home for both year-round and seasonal residents.

All of our homes are on “fee simple” land, so you own your lot! “It is rare to find a new country-club home on the west side of the Coachella Valley built at this level of craftsmanship, at such an affordable price point.” stated Doug Balog, On-Site Broker for Desert Princess Homes, “It’s a great time to visit our sales information center to take advantage of early phase pricing and lot selection.” For additional information: Our Sales Center is currently open daily from Noon-3 pm. We can also be reached by calling either: 760-896-4070 or 760-601-5151. Or, visit us online at: DesertPrincessHomes.us. Submitted by PMA Advertising & Public Relations for Desert Princess Homes, LLC

Starting in the Mid $300,000’s, Desert Princess Homes offers three architecturally inspired floor plans to choose from, ranging from 1,860 to 2,100 square feet of living space. Each plan offers unique dual master suites, spacious kitchens for entertaining, Great Room with fireplace, 2-Car garage, with optional Golf Cart storage plans available. Optional pool & spa packages are also available. Each home is prewired for Solar, prewired to make your home a “Smart Home” for your complete electronic needs. We also offer a “WiFi Controlled” thermostat as a standard feature. ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER The Desert Princess Homeowners Association makes no representations and gives no warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information in the advertisements provided herein. By publishing this information, Desert Princess HOA gives no recommendation or endorsement of any company, service or product promoted in ads that appear in The Royal Page.

ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER The Desert Princess Homeowners Association makes no representations and gives no warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information in the advertisements provided herein. By publishing this information, Desert Princess HOA gives no recommendation or endorsement of any company, service or product promoted in ads that appear in The Royal Page.

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The regular Dinner Menu will also be available.

For the

THE CLUB AT DESERT PRINCESS

Saturday, FEB 15th 5-9 pm MEMBERS

$45 per person After Feb 3 - $60 PUBLIC $60 per person After Feb 10 - $79 Featured Wines:

Hess, Artesa, Montes Alpha, Bodega Norton, Martin Ray, Angeline, Charles Smith, Peter Lehman, Codornieu, St. Francis, St. Supery, Trinchero, Napa Cellars, Joel Gott, Piper Sonoma, Bogle, Babich, Zenato, De Loach, Buena Vista, Ponzi, Routestock, Schramsberg Mirabelle, Treana, Troublemaker, Austin Hope, Liberty School, Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove, Emblem & Seghesio

Food Stations:

Carving Station with Tri-Tip & Turkey Breast, Seafood Station with Shrimp & Ceviche, Pasta Station with Spaghetti, Fettuccini & Penne also Salad & Garlic Bread, Grill Station with Sliders & Italian Sausage Dogs, Fruit & Cheese Station with Domestic & Imported Cheeses, Dessert Station with Assorted Petit Fours

Love of Food & Wine

Winemakers Dinner Featuring Wine Tastings & Food Stations & Live Music! Call 760-322-1655 www.desertprincesscc.com

Lunch Menu Soup & Salads

Soup Du Jour Cup $4.95 | Bowl $7.95 Princess Chicken Cranberry Salad $10.95 Grilled Chicken, Cranberries, Mangos and Toasted Nuts on a bed of Baby Greens with Raspberry Dressing Sunburst Salad $11.95 House Greens, Grapefruit & Orange Segments, Dates, Turkey, Avocado & Poppy Seed Dressing. Tatsoi Spinach Salad $10.95 Baby Tatsoi, Applewood Bacon, Tomato, Hearts of Palm, Red Onion, Watermelon Radish, Shaved Parmesan & Avocado Vinaigrette. BBQ Chicken Salad $11.95 House Greens, Tomato, Mango, Roasted Red Pepper, White Cheddar, Shallots, Green Onion, Grilled BBQ Chicken & Chipotle Ranch Dressing. Caesar Salad $9.95 Add Chicken for $2.00 Fruit Plate and C.C. Fresh Fruit with cottage cheese $10.95 Cobb Salad $10.95 Trio - Cup of soup, 1/2 salad & 1/2 cold sandwich $12.95

Sandwiches All Sandwiches come with your choice of French Fries, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw or Fresh Fruit add Truffle Fries for an additional $1.00 B. L. T. A (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Avocado) $9.95 Applewood Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Avocado on your choice of bread. New York Steak Open Faced Sandwich. $11.95 6 Oz. New York Steak on Grilled Sourdough, White Cheddar, Wild Mushroom ragout, and a Bourbon Peppercorn sauce. French Dip $11.95 Prime French dip, on a grilled Parisian roll. Thinly sliced prime rib, baby Swiss cheese, Caramelized onions and garlic rosemary a jus. Triple Decker Grilled 5 Cheese $9.95 Grilled Sourdough, Yellow and White Cheddar, Fontina, Swiss, & Monterey Jack Cheese with Applewood Bacon and grilled tomatoes. Tuna Melt Sandwich $10.95 Grilled Sourdough Bread, Tuna Salad and American Cheese. Pastrami Sandwich $10.95 French Bread, Pastrami, Swiss Cheese & Grilled Onion. Grilled Turkey Club$10.95 Roasted Turkey, White Cheddar, Heirloom Tomato, Applewood Bacon and Cranberry Aioli on Wheat Bread. Vegetarian Delight $8.95 Grilled Seasonal Veggies, Avocado, Alfalfa Sprouts, & A Garlic Dill Aioli, on your choice of bread.

Burgers & More All Burgers come with your choice of French Fries, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw or Fresh Fruit add Truffle Fries for an additional $1.00 House Burger, Turkey Burger or Veggie Burger $9.95 add cheese for $1.00 Classic American Loaded Burger $11.95 1/2 lb patty, lettuce, Tomato, sautĂŠed mushroom & onions, Applewood bacon, American cheese & special sauce. Hawaiian Chicken Burger $9.95 8oz Grilled Chicken Breast, Jack Cheese, Ham, Roasted Pineapple Mango Salsa, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Ginger Aioli. Fish & Chips $10.95

SPLIT CHARGE $4.95

1/27/14

FROM THE CHIEFS CORNER Drought and extreme fire conditions in January? Generally, this time of year we focus on storm preparedness, safe driving in the rain, flood safety and erosion concerns. But drought? Droughts are also persisting elsewhere. Portions of Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Kansas, Texas, Utah, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Oklahoma are drought prone as well. Will we have enough water to plant crops, water livestock, or keep trees and vines alive? What about golf? Will we be playing on greens or browns? Wait until personal use at home is rationed. Your car? We all love ours, but it’s going to be dirty! How about snow skiing? Lets’ scratch that! What a tremendous personal and economic impact this can have on us. Did I mention the harm droughts cause to wildlife? The drought doesn't bode well for California's wildfire season either. People say that the fire season is starting early, but I guess you could say it never ended. An example is the recent Colby fire in the foothills of Glendora destroying homes and over 2,000 acres reminds Chief DiGiovanna. “No pun intended, but this is only a ‘drop in the bucket’ of things to concern ourselves with. Though we love to enjoy and boast about our weather, however this drought is a wake-up call to re-examine all of our water uses and redouble the commitment to conserve every possible drop." For additional “Water Wise Tips” contact your local city hall or water department and visit: http://www. bewaterwise.com/ SAM DIGIOVANNA Fire Chief jSDiGiovanna@cox.net

Note: The information in this article was compiled from various sources. These suggestions are not a complete list of every preventative or loss control measure. The information is not intended to replace additional safety manuals or the advice of another qualified professional(s). We make no guarantee of results from use of this information. We assume no liability in connection with the information nor the suggestions made

Every Sunday 10 am to 2 pm presenting

Sunday

Brunch

&Bubbles Now a buffet! featuring

• Bottomless Champagne

• Leon’s Famous Lobster Pot Pie

• Delicious Breakfast & Lunch Dishes $23.95++ per person

Call 760-322-1655 for reservations. Visit www.desertprincesscc.com www.desertprincesscc.com

FROM THE PRO SHOP With the arrival of spring, we at DPCC must do some much needed house cleaning. Over the past few months, the Pro Shop is missing range baskets and range tokens. The Pro Shop would appreciate your help in getting any missing range baskets and range tokens returned. Jonas and his staff have done a terrific job maintaining the golf course this year. It is up to all of us to assist the maintenance staff in this critical endeavor. All golfers can aid in keeping the course in its current condition by: Filling divots with sand, repairing ball marks, and following proper cart rules. Carts should stay on paths around the green and tees and please never go inside the cart directions signs up by the green. Golfers with Handicap flag privileges should always stay at least 30 feet from greens, use the cart path next to greens whenever possible and never have your cart between the green and any bunkers or water hazard. Please remember Handicap flags are a privilege, not a right! Violation of these conditions may result in the loss of the privilege. Remember, someone is always watching a Desert Princess! For February and March, please note on your calendars the following events: Couples Club Championship Ladies Winter Classic Men’s Club Championship Ladies Presidents Cup Car Show Men’s Cactus Classic

February 2 February 6-8 February 15-17 February 15 & 16 February 22 & 23 March 6-8

On March 22, due to the Operating Engineers event sponsored by the Desert Princess Resort Hotel, the course will only be open for nine holes in the morning. The Operating Engineers event is a 10:00 am shotgun that uses all three nines to accommodate the large number of players. March 22 would be a great day to play golf with friends from other courses in the area.

One putts to all, RAND VEAL Director of Golf

rveal@desertprincesscc.com

Men's Club Member – Member Tournament RESULTS January 11th & 12th OVERALL NET CHAMPION

J. SNEDDON B. ROHR - 122 A FLIGHT GROSS

M. NEWELL/I WATSON - 142 M. QUINTILLAN/D. GOOD - 143 F. ELLIOTT/ B. LINQUIST- 143 NET

B. OLSON/D. JACK - 125 T. DAWLEY/R. SCHIENLE - 130 R. ROBISON/M. McLAUGHLIN - 130 SAT KP - I. WATSON

B FLIGHT GROSS

S. SMITH/J. PATTON - 153 D. MILLIGAN/G. CUNNINGHAM - 156 NET

M. ROBERTS/V. McCARTHY - 127 R. BROWN/R. THOMAS - 129 S. HOPWOOD/D. GABRYSH - 129 SAT KP - M. BROWN

SUN KP - D. MILLIGAN

C FLIGHT GROSS

J. LORE/G. FARNHAM - 164 G. STEWART/D. HERSHEWE - 167 T. HOUSER/D. GERINGER - 167 NET

J. KNOWLES/J. LUNDBERG - 122 P. TYLER/L. COX - 128 SAT KP - P. McNEAL

SUN KP - B. DOHERTY

SUN KP - K. SNETHUN

$100 DRAWING WINNER - S. HOPWOOD

OUTSIDE GOLF EVENTS DATE

EVENT

# PLAYERS

Feb 3-5

QUALITY FOODS

TIME COURSE

Feb 23-24 CLASSIC CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE Lagos Nine Shut Down Sat. Afternoon Through Sunday Evening March 22 OPERATING ENG

200

April 5

DESERT CHAPEL

144

8 S

May 2

THOMPSON BOXING 144

May 8

LADIES SPRING TEAM 96

Ladies President's Cup February 15 & 16.

Ladies Trunk Shows February 11 EP Pro March 11 Tail

Kerry McBride 12-2 Jeanne Craig 12-2

LADY PUTTERS Everyone is welcome to join us, even if you are not a golfer! It’s social, it’s fun, and it really does improve your putting. Contact Midge Thompson (760-322-2536 or via email at midgenjohn@hotmail.com) or Carol Rabush (760-322-3861 or cmrabush@yahoo.com) for more information. Renee Trenholm

HOLE-IN-ONE! Bruce Linquist December 31, 2013 Lagos Course

Hole:#8 Yardage 161 - Blue Tees Club: 6 Iron

Congratulations, Bruce! www.desertprincesscc.com

GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE Results of the Golf Maintenance Crew's Hard Work

JONAS CONLAN Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor jconlan@desertprincesscc.com 16

Dinner & Free Bingo! A Buffet Dinner at 6 pm - $16 Free Bingo at 7 pm

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WOMEN’S GOLF NEWS Results of the Eclectic Tournament held in early January include: OVERALL GROSS NET CHAMPIONS Marilyn White Jean Smith A FLIGHT: 1st - Carlie Tronto 2nd - Shaun Pulice

1st - Donna Elliott 2nd - Christine Bauer

B FLIGHT: 1st - Karen Hopwood 1st - Betty Milligan 2nd - Wilma Snethun 2nd - Connie Olson C FLIGHT: 1st - Renee Thompson 1st - Lynn McNeal 2nd - Donna Fisher 2nd - Bette Rainwater D FLIGHT: 1st - CJ Wilkinson 2nd - Myrna Siwiecki

1st - Pam Patton 2nd - Irene Murphy

The Ladies had their final match of Fall Team Play on January 20th against the Division leader, Mission Hills. This match completed a very tough, competitive season for the Desert Princess. The Ladies Fall Team match results through January 20th:

Desert Princess Gross: 49 pts. Net: 49 pts. Desert Princess Gross: 54.5 pts. Net: 53 pts. Desert Princess Gross: 41.5 pts. Net: 59.5 pts. Desert Princess Gross: 40 pts. Net: 48 pts. Desert Princess Gross: 26.5 pts. Net: 44 pts.

vs Desert Falls 59 pts. 59 pts. vs Santa Rosa 53.5 pts. 55 pts. vs Mission Hills 66.5 pts. 48.5 pts. vs Mt Visa 68 pts. 60 pts. vs PGA West 81.5 pts. 64 pts.

Final standings will be announced next month.

On Tuesday, January 21st, the Ladies Club hosted a guest day themed, “Around the World in 18 Holes.” The tournament was a great success and a good time was had by all. Everyone enjoyed the format, the prizes, and especially the luncheon with the exceptional dessert!!! The Member/Member Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, January 25th and Sunday, January 26th. The very popular annual Winter Classic is scheduled for February 6th, 7th, 8th, 2014. This year’s theme is “Going for the Gold.” The Putting Contest and Horserace are scheduled for the 6th and a Partner Better Ball, Eclectic for the 7th and the 8th. The President’s Cup is scheduled for Saturday, February 15th and Sunday, February 16th. The final results of all these events will be available in the March edition of The Royal Page. Remember to call the Pro Shop by noon on Sunday for Tuesday play, and by noon on Thursday for Saturday play. CARLIE TRONTO President, Women’s Golf Club

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Did you know.... Your membership card is waiting in the HOA Office for you. Stop by and pick it up today!

Harriet Homeowner Desert Princess Member

It Matters Who You Hire

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Homeowners! If you have a raccoon issue, please call the HOA to have the Maintenance Team set up traps. Removal of such pests is handled by Animal Control.

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SPA February…..most men and women look forward to doing that something very personal and special for their loved ones, because through out the year life just takes over and we get busy and sidetracked, and probably forget the simple gestures of love. Well, thank goodness for Valentine’s Day, when we can redeem ourselves at least for one day of the year. The Spa has put together a great little special for your loved one or you can call and we can customize whatever you would like to put together. You can also purchase a Spa membership of 6 months or 12 months or even our Loyalty Program for them….those would be perfect for the man in your life.

We look forward to helping you give a well-deserved special something to your special someone.

MERRYL ROSE Spa and Facility Manager mrose@desertprincesscc.com

Spa & Tennis & Athletics Center Mixer

The Spa and Tennis/Athletics Center Mixer on Saturday, January 25 was a great success! Spa Director Merryl Rose and Tennis/Athletics Director Charlie Moore welcomed over 70 Desert Princess homeowners to the season kick-off party. The tennis and pickle ball courts were full and many took advantage of the complimentary chairs massages. The event offered delicious food too--provided by the Desert Princess Food & Beverage Department. A great time was had by all!

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TENNIS & ATHLETICS On the heels of an enormously successful Athletic Center & Spa open house mixer held on January 25th, we have kicked into full steam at the Athletic Center. Regular Pickle Ball sessions have begun and the tennis courts have seen a marked increase in activity. Megan Harvey, our trainer is busy keeping our homeowners and guests in shape with regular workout sessions and the water otter group is thriving. Our weekly Adult Tennis Clinics are beginning to see an increase in numbers and the after school junior program has never been bigger with over 50 children in the Academy. The Moore Tennis Academy has been fortunate to make the cover of this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s After School Magazine. Look for a copy of the magazine in the club lobby or the Athletic Center. Saturday February 15 from 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 pm, We will be hosting the monthly All Sports Day. Mark your calendars for the 15th and come down to the Athletic Center and take part in the fun. We will be playing all sports and socializing. A free tennis clinic for homeowners of the Desert Princess precedes the All Sports Day from 2-3 pm. See you at the Athletic Center! CHARLIE MOORE Director of Tennis & Athletics cmoore@desertprincesscc.com

DESERT PRINCESS CRAFTERS Crafters has been very busy. We'd like to invite you to join us on Wednesdays from noon until 4 pm in the Masters Lounge. We are always looking for new ideas to prepare for the next holiday season. We had a very busy holiday season and delivered Christmas gifts to 39 seniors. The items left over from the bazaar are divided among them. The majority of them received a quilt which was made from the material donated by the owner of Nugents, a store in Palm Springs, thanks to the owner, Lou. We also include many food items for one, as most live alone. The group here at Desert Princess called Desert Foxes prepared large jars of candy and nuts to add to their gifts. The jars were beautiful. A big thank you for the Desert Foxes. We are now getting thank you notes from the seniors. It is an enjoyable time for us as well as the seniors. Many are low income and have no family, so they really appreciate what they are given. The Social Worker we work with, Craig Bruce, is very understanding and does a fabulous job for those who live there. Thank you all for supporting this endeavor. Many of you have contributed items such as clothing, linens, household appliances, TVs and many other items. If you have items you'd like to donate, bring them to one of our regular meetings in the Master's Lounge. Craig sets them up in their community center and calls those he knows need items and they get first choice, then anyone else living there may come to see what is available. He said that he has never had any items left. Craig also wrote grants so the residents get the Food Bank there twice a month instead of just once. If you have questions about Crafters, please call Barbara Gibson - 327-1320, Sharon Hadler - 325-3263, Rosie Mascolo - 288-2889, Maureen McLaughlin - 322-1232 or Irene Ripley - 325-6839. IRENE RIPLEY Chairperson, Crafters

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ALC BREEZE It’s February and after a bit of a January cold snap, as my grandmother used to say, a balmy high settled over Southern California and our weather has been incredible! And it happened just in time as our friends and neighbors returned to the desert for their seasonal respites in our beautiful community. STACKED STONE VENEER As you all know, the ALC expanded the selection of stacked stone veneer profiles last year and on April 26, 2013, the Board of Directors approved the new selection. Samples of the five new Eldorado stone profiles in addition to our already very popular "Rustic Ledge" are on display in the HOA conference room. The ALC was in agreement that we continue with the Eldorado brand because of their manufacturing standards, quality and color process, but we wanted to be able to offer some different shapes and styles that would maintain the current look that has been created with "Rustic Ledge". The five new profiles are: Rustic Ledge, our original stacked stone profile, which is a textured and layered full-scale ledge stone with long dimensional stones that are split along parallel planes, comes in five (5) styles/colors…Sawtooth, Clearwater, Saddleback, Saratoga and Sequoia. Weather Edge is a ledge stone that’s larger in scale than Rustic Ledge and contains more precise edges; it’s available in two (2) styles/colors…Wisconsin and Napa Valley. Shadow Rock is a crisp angular faceted stone with dramatic dimension and texture and is available in five (5) styles/colors…Bronze, Chesapeake, Shenandoah, Somerset and Teton. The homeowners at 29628 West Trancas are the first to install one of the new Eldorado Stone profiles on their home, a Masters Series Plan 2, and have used Shadow Rock/Chesapeake. The application, design and color of the stone veneer on the home are lovely. While the stone veneer still blends with and complements the other stone veneer applications on the street, there’s definitely

a different look and feel that gives the impression that there’s something a little unexpected about it. The homeowners also painted their villa in Scheme “I”, which goes perfectly with the Shadow Rock/ Chesapeake stone veneer. If you’re out and about, take a detour down West Trancas and see how nice the home looks. Coastal Ledge is a full scale ledge stone with softly eroded edges, giving a feel of stone that’s been eroded by water and caressed by the tides of time. This profile comes in three (3) styles/colors…La Jolla, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz. Country Rubble is a rough-faced provincial European stone that looks like it came out of a field in the old country. It comes in six (6) styles/colors…Bella, Bordeaux, Capri, Cognac, Polmero and Tuscany. Coastal Reef is a precision cut flat ‘limestone-like’ stone in just one (1) style/color…Sanibel, and has a more contemporary feel to it. We've posted information and photos of each profile on www.desertprincesslive.com for your convenience, although please note that the colors in the photos may not be true to the actual color of the stone, so you may want to see a sample before making a selection. The HOA also has printed versions of the Eldorado stacked stone profiles. If you would like one, please call the HOA office (760) 322-1907 and either request that one be sent to you or ask for a digital file to be emailed. The ALC is pleased to be able to bring new and exciting improvements to the community, while still maintaining the integrity, and the look and feel of our overall community design. GAIL WILSON 2013-14 ALC Chairperson

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Summer's heat and Winter's cold, the seasons pass, the Water Otters continue to roll. For healthy exercise, join us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from. 9 to 10 am in the Spa pool. Bring your noodle, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, $3 and your sense of humor! If you have questions, call or email me.

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SAFE & SOUND This year has started off firing on all cylinders and Patrol Services has already been presented with some challenges. Desert Princess, like all communities of its kind, has established Rules & Regulations with which all Residents and Guests are required to comply to keep order and consistency. Often, through the course of day-to-day activity, these Rules & Regulations are not observed by our patrons. It’s important to remember that they have been established for a good reason. Without these standards, there would be nothing prohibiting a resident from painting his or her home neon green with hot pink trim...or parking 10 inoperable vehicles on the front lawn...or having a vendor work on a home improvement project after midnight. Although these examples are extreme, the principle behind them is the reason the rules exist. The Desert Princess Patrol Services is the department tasked with enforcing these Rules & Regulations on a daily basis. As we patrol the community, we ensure that everything remains in compliance. If any violation is observed, a Patrol Officer will issue a Warning Notice advising of the violation and/or inform the Resident directly. Here are just a few things we encounter regularly that I would like to bring to your attention. Being cognizant of these issues will help alleviate tension between Residents caused by a violation and forgo any action by Patrol Services. • Parking – Red curbed areas are “No Parking” areas, and designated as fire lanes for emergency service vehicles. This is a violation that we see often and are proactive about identifying and citing. • Pets – Pets are required to be leashed at all times while outside; owners are responsible, as well, for picking up after their pet. This is a safety and sanitation issue. • Unlicensed Driver – We often find underage, unlicensed drivers operating golf carts on property, especially during the holidays. Remember, a golf cart is motored vehicle, and under our Rules & Regulations, is only to be operated by a licensed driver.

• Speeding – The speed limit within the community is 25mph, and as low as 15mph in some areas. The DPHOA has adopted the CA Vehicle Code and Patrol Service monitors traffic and strictly enforces the adopted code. • Vendor’s Hours – During Season, Vendors are permitted to work from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. We often encounter Resident’s requesting access for a vendor to conduct work after 5:00 pm or on weekends, which is prohibited, unless express authorization is given by the HOA. (Does not apply to Utility Service Calls.) • Garage Doors – Garage doors are to remain closed at all times, except when moving vehicles or continuous access is required while work is being performed. Patrol Services monitor this closely as it poses a definite security risk known as an "attractive nuisance" and leaves your home vulnerable to potential theft. • RV’s, Trailers, & Moving Vans – Oversized vehicles of this kind are prohibited to be parked on property over night. There is a designated area of the Clubhouse for these vehicles to be parked if in possession over night. Check in at the Main Gate and inquire as to where the vehicle to permitted to be stored for the night. Lastly, many of the instances we encounter also involve Vacation Rental Guests or Tenants who are simply unaware of the rules of the community. As Homeowners, you are responsible for all who reside in and visit your home. Please make a point to inform and educate anyone who will be visiting Desert Princess, whether a Vendor, Guest or Tenant. If all our Homeowners and their guests have an understanding of the Rules & Regulations, the entire community benefits and we all can enjoy the atmosphere and ambiance of the Desert Princess without encumbrance. FRANK STARKEY Post Commander

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Home Security Reminder

PATROL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT At our January meeting we welcomed a new member to our committee. Jay King and his wife recently moved here full time from Oregon and he thought our committee sounded interesting. He sat in our November and December meetings, filled out an application, and was approved by the Board of Directors, then sat in our January meeting as a new member. Now that you see how easy that was I expect a lot more of you to volunteer for committee work. Our committee now is made up of the following members: Doug Ashbridge, Jim Gordon, Jay King, Jim Miller, Jon Rock, Hutch Sakadjian and me, Bob Ripley. Questions and concerns regarding Safety and Security issues can be addressed to any member of our committee. We will make every effort to get back to you with an answer. We can still use a few more volunteers for our committee so please consider. Some of you might have noticed directional arrows painted on the driveway to and from the country club entrance. Quite a few vehicles were observed driving the wrong way to the entrance of the clubhouse, so hopefully, this will help prevent an accident. Other issues discussed were motion detectors and sensors on the perimeter of the property. It was determined that the cost was too high and they were not as effective as we'd hoped. An early morning dog walker noticed that a lot of the villas didn't have their garage lights on when dark. He asked what it would take to have the villa owners turn on their garage lights to provide more light during the night. Hopefully by reading this, a few more villa owners will turn on their exterior light switch. Lastly, Doug Ashbbridge submitted the following information for this report and I hope you will read and heed.

As we hit full seasonal stride, your Patrol Services Committee members would like to offer a few simple but important reminders for safeguarding your homes. While the Desert Princess community enjoys a very low rate of criminal as compared to surrounding areas, we are not without risk. Taking the following precautions around your home will make you and your family a less desirable target for would-be thiefs and substantially lessen your chance of becoming an unwitting victim. 1. ALWAYS close and lock ALL windows and doors when not in the vicinity. Burglaries have occurred within minutes of departure or inattention and only take seconds to complete. 2. Secure sliding windows and doors with sturdy wood dowels or inexpensive metal rail clips available at hardware stores for a few dollars. 3. Use lamp timers in a couple of rooms to create the appearance of occupancy when away for overnight or longer. 4. Have a "buddy" system with neighbors, letting each other know when you are away so that suspicious activity can be reported immediately. 5. ALWAYS and IMMEDIATELY report suspicious activity or persons on our property to the Desert Princess Patrol and/or Cathedral City Police. In addition to these simple reminders, a monitored home alarm system provides an added measure of prevention. Thanks for your attention to this important matter and have a safe enjoyable season to our beautiful community.

BOB RIPLEY Chairman, Patrol Services Committee

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Concours D’Elegance Car Show

10 am - 2 pm Champagne Brunch

Club Championship (Men’s) Presidents Cup

10 am - 2 pm Champagne Brunch

Couples Club Championships

10 am - 2 pm Champagne Brunch

Sun

Club Championship (Men’s)

12 pm Shotgun Quality Foods Golf Group

6pm Karaoke

Tue

Mon

February 2014 Wed

Member Events

Tennis & Fitness

Dinner & Bingo 5:30 pm - 8:30pm

12 pm - 4 pm Crafters Meeting

Dinner & Bingo 5:30 pm - 8:30pm

12 pm - 4 pm Crafters Meeting

5:30 pm - 8:30pm

Dinner & Bingo

12-4 Crafters Meeting

2:30 pm Men’s & Women’s ‘Horse Races’

12 pm Shotgun Quality Foods Golf Group 12-4 Crafters Meeting Dinner & Bingo 5:30 pm - 8:30pm

Spa

Dinner & A Show Rob Watkins Ventriloquism & Illusion 6:30 Dinner, 8pm Dinner 6pm Village Fest

6pm Village Fest Blues Night with Kal David

6pm Village Fest

Blues Night with Kal David

6pm Village Fest

Winter Classic (Women’s)

Thu

Fri

1:30 pm HOA Board Meeting 3 pm CC Board Meeting

VALENTINES DAY DINNER 1st seating is at 6 pm - entertainment by Barry Minniefield

Winter Classic (Women’s)

Weekends 7 am - 5 pm

Sat

2 pm - 30th Annual Meeting @ Desert Princess Resort

3 pm - 5 pm All Sports Social Club Championship (Men’s) Ladies Choose Ups Presidents Cup (Women’s) For the Love of Food & Wine 5 pm - 9 pm

3 pm - 5 pm Candidates Open Forum, Masters Lounge

Winter Classic (Women’s)

Ladies Choose Ups

Tennis & Fitness: Monday - Friday 6 am - 7 pm &

Spa Hours: Daily 9am - 6pm

Golf Shop Hours: Daily 6am - 5pm

Master’s Lounge

Leon’s

Leon’s Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 7:00 am - 9 pm Sunday - Tuesday 7:00 am - 6 pm Happy Hour: Mon.– Fri. from 3pm - 6pm Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

Golf

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10 am - 2 pm Champagne Brunch

Pinehurst Women’s

10 am - 2 pm Champagne Brunch

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY

2014 Men’s & Women’s College Tournament

Mon

Club Championship (Women’s) 10 am - 2 pm Champagne Brunch

10 am - 2 pm Champagne Brunch

Princess & The Police Golf Tourney

2014 DP Jr. Open

Sun

Ladies Guest Day 6pm Karaoke

12 pm - 4 pm Crafters Meeting Dinner & Bingo 5:30 pm - 8:30pm

Dinner & Bingo 5:30 pm - 8:30pm

12 pm - 4 pm Crafters Meeting

For For For For For

2014 Men’s & Women’s College Tournament 12 pm - 4 pm Crafters Meeting 3 pm Men’s/Women’s Horserace's Dinner & Bingo 5:30 pm - 8:30pm

6pm Karaoke

2014 Men’s & Women’s College Tournament

6pm Karaoke

Dinner & Bingo 5:30 pm - 8:30pm

12 pm - 4 pm Crafters Meeting

Fat Tuesday - Mardi Gras w/ Themed Lunch & Karaoke Specials

Wed

Tue

2014 Men’s & Women’s College Tournament

Pinehurst Men’s & Women’s

3 pm - 5 pm All Sports Social

Club Championship (Women’s)

Cactus Classic

2014 DP Jr. Open

Sat

information on Golf and/or Golf Groups, call the Pro Shop at 760.322.2280 information on Women's Golf Groups, call Carlie Toronto at 661.904.8314 information on Leon’s at Desert Princess call 760.325.5002 Spa Specials and information please call 760.322.2293 information on Tennis Clinics or fitness center please call 760.322.5178

Blues Night with Kal David

FRIST DAY OF SPRING

2014 Men’s & Women’s College Tournament

Cactus Classic

Cactus Classic Blues Night with Kal David

Thu

Fri

Tennis & Fitness: Monday - Friday 6 am - 7 pm & Weekends 7 am - 5 pm

Spa Hours: Daily 9am - 6pm

Member Events

March 2014 Golf Shop Hours: Daily 6am - 5pm

Leon’s Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 7:00 am - 9 pm Sunday - Tuesday 7:00 am - 6 pm Happy Hour: Mon.– Fri. from 3pm - 6pm Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

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