The Birnam Buzz - June 24

BIRNAM BUZZ

DEAR MEMBERS OF BIRNAM WOOD

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Stanton Anderson, President

I want to take this opportunity again to address the pending CUP application. There continues to be some confusion amongst Club members as to the reasons for the application.

As I have explained in prior columns, in order to undertake additional projects on the Birnam Wood campus, zoning approval by the County is required. For example, we cannot initiate the creation of additional parking locations without receiving County approval. The same is true for other projects that may be considered by the Board in due course. It is important to understand that this is solely an administrative process and that no decisions have been made by the Board regarding any of the projects listed in the CUP application. At some point in the future, the Board may decide to proceed

with one or more of these projects. A recent hearing was held as an initial step in the zoning process. At that hearing, the Club was asked for additional information on several issues. This information will be provided to the County in the coming weeks.

I am pleased to report that reactions to the new Packing House restaurant to the dining experience of members and their guests continue to be uniformly positive. Personally, I am hopeful all our members will continue to view eating at the Packing House restaurant to be a unique and pleasurable experience. It is my hope that, without mandating any changes or modifications to our existing Club dress code, members will be mindful of the opportunity to “dress up a bit” when dining at the Packing House. I think it would be terrific if our male members would wear sports coats, and our women members would consider an extra touch in dressing for dinner at this special place.

While addressing the subject of the dress code, it is important to inform all members that the Board has, over the last several months, taken individual action regarding members’ lack of compliance with the dress code. The Board and I recognize that not everyone supports or agrees with our current dress code. But, until it is modified by the Board, it is a rule of the Club to be observed by all members at all times.

Lastly, a brief note about water. Those of you who live inside the gates will have observed that water is flowing on several streets, which is due to the elevated levels of rain the Club has received over the last year or so. The Club has several underground streams that are causing our existing issues. Our Club staff is intimately involved in trying to find appropriate solutions to these currently unique issues. Progress will be made as solutions are developed.

Enjoy the summer at Birnam, and I look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming barbeques.

Stan Anderson President

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Jordan Sweeney, CCM, CSW, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer

As we move into June, I want to start by recognizing my team. I have been at Birnam Wood since 2018 and seen highs and lows at the Club. There have been extraordinary events such as the Mudslides, fires, COVID19 and of course the incredible heavy rains we’ve had in the past two years. In most cases we always hear about the leaders and the faces of the Club, but we rarely hear about the selfless team and crew that work countless hours giving their sweat, tears and years to the team and cause behind the scenes. You see the star on stage, but you don’t see all the people who committed themselves selflessly to the team to allow the star to shine. Just because we don’t hear about them doesn’t mean they aren’t valuable. It is their selflessness, sacrifice, and commitment to the team that makes the team great. The truth is, if you want to be a great team, you and your team members must commit to the team and care about what you do. That’s what makes me most proud about Birnam Wood. The employees really do care, and I am so proud of them.

I wanted to highlight a few employees who you never see but are vital to our operation. The first is Eduardo Mendoza, also known as “Lalo.” Lalo is a dishwasher at Birnam Wood and has been at the Club since 1994! He is also the one who brews the Coffee for all in the morning. He is always smiling and displays a contagious, positive disposition in the kitchen. Lalo works long hours, sometimes both shifts and does it with a smile.

I also wanted to highlight our longest tenured employee at Birnam Wood, Maria Ramirez. Maria is part of our housekeeping team and has been at Birnam Wood since 1980! Maria is a hardworking, dedicated part of our operation. Maria and the housekeeping team are responsible for keeping all 18-cottages clean and fresh as well as the entire Clubhouse! Many of you may not know, but we also do all our laundry and ironing/pressing in-house! Maria and the housekeeping team at Birnam are always smiling and I’m honored to be able to work with them. One of the best parts of my day is when I sit in the breakroom for lunch with the housekeeping team. Maria and the team are amazing people. Again, you all see the Quarterback, Wide Receivers, and the Running Back, but nothing works without the offensive line.

I also want to thank Brian O’Laughlin, Rodrigo Hernandez and their entire team for the long hours and hard work during the course aerification project this past month. The course really needed the work, and we are excited to see what it looks like (and plays like) in a few weeks.

Finally, I’m excited for BBQ season! Our first Thursday BBQ will be June 6th and will continue every Thursday until Labor Day. Remember, you can wear blue denim if you prefer, on BBQ night. (Unless you are sitting in the Packing House.)

I’ll see you around the Club,

Jordan Sweeney General Manager

POP UP BAR

SELECT FRIDAYS

5:30-7:30PM

FEATURING NEW & CLASSIC COCKTAILS, MOCKTAILS, SPECIALTY ICE, AND FRESH INGREDIENTS @ CLUBHOUSE

*MEMBER CHARGED PER COCKTAIL

Join us on the first Friday of the month for a TGIF event!

This is an informal Wine Tasting where we will offer different wine varietals and a delicious charcuterie board for you to enjoy. 5:30PM TO 7:00PM

There is no cost to this event and no reservations required. Hope to see you there!

5:30 - 8:00 PM

TACO PLATE - 4 STREET TACOS SERVED WITH RICE, BEANS & SALAD BAR

MEMBERSHIP

Welcome New Members – May 2024

James

Richardson (Kim)

Resident

Cliff Lundgren, Gayle Beebe, Richard Branning

Jim and Kim met and grew up in Laguna Beach and then settled in the Bay area to start their careers and raise their family. Jim spent most of his professional career in commercial real estate, more specifically in the development, management and curation of life science campuses in the major academic medical centers of the US. He was President for 10 years of Alexandria Real Estate Equities and a Board member for 20 years. He is currently retired, and he and Kim are celebrating 40 years of marriage. They have four children, two of whom attended Westmont College. They are excited to join Birnam Wood and enjoy the amenities with their family.

Brad Cooper (Lauren) Out of State

Tim Underwood, Rich Flaten, Bill Hickey

Brad and Lauren live in Dallas, TX with their two children. Lauren is a registered dietitian and played Division 1 NCAA tennis. Brad holds a B.S. in Construction Science and a MA of Urban Planning from Texas A&M. After graduating, Brad pursued a career in music and in 2012 was hired by the Beck Group as a Project Engineer. He currently is the Managing Director in the Industrial Group of Crow Holdings and has been responsible for the site selection, predevelopment, construction, leasing, capitalization, and sale of industrial development project in North Texas. They are involved in the Park Cities Presbyterian Church and Brad is on the board of the Dallas Chamber Symphony. They love to golf and can’t wait to join Birnam Wood and spend more time in Santa Barbara.

Candidates for Membership

The following new candidates for membership will be considered at the next meeting of the Membership Committee:

Mark Schmidt (Maria) Founder, Ledge Energy Group

Mr. Richard Banks Tennis Harvard Club, NYC, Coral Casino

Randy Hoffman (Debra) President, California Banquet Corp.

Non-Resident Valley Hunt Club

Charles Rothstein (Diana) Founding Prtner Beringea, LLC

Resident Franklin Hills Country Club

Scott Weingarten (Diane) CVO Vytalize and President of FJM Health

Mr. Robert Stoll

Mrs. Diana Nixon

Mr. Adam Biachi

Mr. Robert Altman

Mr. Robert Kemp

Mr. Tom Chambers Tennis North Ranch Country Club

Mr. Anthony Cheetham

Randall Bassett (Susan) Attorney

Mrs. Carol Eversoll Tennis Napa Valley Reserve

Mr. Jeffrey Barbakow

For the best interest of the Club, information regarding any candidate, whether favorable or unfavorable, is earnestly requested. Communications concerning any applicant may be made personally or by a signed writing to the Membership Committee. All communications will be held in strict confidence.

Please submit comments by Friday, June 21, 2024.

Membership Committee:

Kelly Vandever, Chair

Jen Abed

Marta Babson

Darrell Becker

Rob Crane

Trey Evans

Chris Gregoire

David Grotenhuis

Vicky Hazard

Ryan Malmsten

Patty Marshall

Betsey Moller

Austin Muller

Matt Porter

Emily Roos

Saturday, June 15th, at 2:00pm

$80++

Date: May 16th, June 20th, July 18th, August 15th

Time: 2:00PM

$20++ Dress Code: Club Casual

Father’s Day

BBQ BBQ

Sunday, June 16th, 2024

RESERVATIONS OPEN ON THURSDAY, MAY 16TH, AT 9:00 AM

Sign up on the App or call the Front Desk Great Food, Drinks, & Live Music 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM

Seating Times: $90++ Adults | $40++ Kids Donuts with Dad!

*48-HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY IN EFFECT

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CLUBHOUSE OPERATIONS

Luis Flores

I want to start off by thanking our members for their support with our new Taco Tuesday concept. Taco-about an instant Birnam Wood member favorite social event. Our next Taco Tuesday night is set for June 25th. You may make your reservation on the app or by calling the front desk.

We have a full month planned of special events for you. Starting off with our Thursday Night BBQ’S with live music, Painting with a Twist (includes 2 glasses of wine, charcuterie board and your own Picasso), Father’s Day BBQ (Donuts with Dad), and Ron White Dinner. Ron White is an American historian, author, and lecture. He has award winning biographies of Abram Lincoln and Joshua Chamberlin. Join us on June 22nd and learn more of his remarkable journey.

Thursday, July 11th, qt 5:30 PM

Live Music Hulu Show

Hawaiian Leis Delicious Food

Dress code: Hawaiian attire

June 2024

Bocce

Pickleball Shootout

Mixed Golf Jump Up

Tennis & Pickleball Camp

July 2024

Jonata & The Hilt Wine Dinner

Men's Robert Trent Jones Classic

GOLF NEWS

Michael Goodcase, Director of Golf

The golf course is recovering from its most recent aerification process. It will soon be back to the wonderful condition that we expect.

Summer is an absolutely perfect time to play golf here at Birnam Wood. Daylight extends well into the evening. Members often ask me, “when is the best time to play golf”. My favorite time is the late afternoon. It is so peaceful, and most of the time, you can have the golf course to yourself. You can easily tee off around 4:00pm, play 9, or 18 holes, enjoy a post round cocktail, and then enjoy dinner here at the club. A round at that time can be at the pace you desire.

On that same topic of pace of play, I feel this is a prime time to remind everyone our pace of play guidelines. In the golf policies set forth by the Golf Committee, a regular round of golf should not exceed four hours. The committee hopes that most rounds will be finished much faster than that. For our events, we extend that time around 4 hours and 30 minutes. The committee feels that is enough time to play while adhering to different tournament formats. The golf shop adds a pace of play guideline to tournament score cards to help players see where they are in accordance with the pace of play guidelines. When

you look at your tournament card, you should be finished with the hole by the time listed underneath that hole. It would be wonderful if players would take a moment to check their own times, without the golf shop needing to warn groups when they are out of position, or behind time. Everyone’s round would be more enjoyable if all players took responsibility to keep their group on time for both regular rounds and tournament rounds.

Congratulations to our McLean Champions, Palmer Brown and Jacob Bobek. They posted the low score of day 2 to take home the title by half of a stroke over eventual gross champions, Chris Gregoire and Rob Crane. The event was tightly contested over the two days. The leaders on day 1, Austin Muller and Kelly Vandever, had just a ½ stroke lead going into day 2. Seven teams were within 4 strokes of the lead, including our eventual champions, Palmer Brown and Jacob Bobek. Their final round 61 propelled them past a number of teams and into the winners’ circle. Congratulations also go out to our Horse Race Champions, Will Borgers and Nathan Ridgell

In June, the Men’s Top Gun will take place followed by the Men’s Robert Trent Jones Classic in July. Look for the events on the App and get signed up.

DO YOU HAVE A THREE-PUTT PROBLEM

Scott Maier, PGA Certified Teaching Professional

If you average more than one three putt per round Dave Pelz would say “You have a three-putt problem.” We know Birnam Wood’s greens can be challenging to read and putt, however, the ability to eliminate three putts from your game will help lower your score.

Trivia question: How many players on the PGA Tour averaged more than one three putt per round last year? The answer is zero. Yes, you read that right, not a single player averaged more than one three putt per round. The Tour average was .52. How about the Champions Tour? Still zero. The Tour average was .52 per round. How about the Korn Ferry Tour? You guessed it, zero. The Tour average .48 per round. The LPGA Tour does not keep track of three putts per round, but it is safe to assume they are zero too.

One cause for three putts is not lagging the first putt to a reasonable distance. To help determine what is a reasonable distance use the 10% Rule.

For example: Length of First Putt Goal

30-foot putt inside 3’

40-foot putt inside 4’

50-foot putt inside 5’

60-foot putt inside 6’

If putts are finishing outside the 10% rule, you are increasing the chances of three putting and need to practice lag putts.

Is direction or distance more important when lag putting? The answer is distance. That is not to say direction is not important, but the percentage of putts made from greater than twenty-five feet is less than 6%. So, focus on distance rather than accuracy to help reduce three putts.

January - Jane Habermann

February - Terri Bennett

March - Jill Mazursky

April - Dina Wilson

To illustrate let us say you aim the putter three feet left of the hole for a straight putt from fifty feet, and the putt has a perfect speed. The ball will come to rest three feet left of the hole. Leaving a reasonable chance for a two putt.

Now let us say that the same putt you aim the putter at the center of the hole, but the putt lacks enough speed, and the ball finishes fifteen feet short of the hole. Now you have work left to do to avoid a three putt.

My recommendation is when you practice putting to budget time for the 40, 50, 60foot putts, not just the short ones. To do that, putt back and forth from one end of our practice putting green to the other.

Schedule a lesson today so we can fix your three-putt problem. JUNE 2024 15

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH, AT 12:30PM

TEAMS

MEMBER-GUEST.

9:15 AM BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION. 11:30 AM SHOTGUN.

BIRNAM WOOD WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION’S MEMORIAL GOLF EVENT TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024 PRACTICE FACILITY OPENS 9 A.M. SHOTGUN Q LUNCH ON THE VERANDA FUN ACTIVITIES– TOURNAMENT PRIZES INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION/QUOTA POINTS ALL HANDICAPS WELCOME 2023 Winner: Diane Wootton Golfers with an Index of 25 or higher may play from the Jones Tees. Golf Shop before teeing off MAKE YOUR OWN FOURSOME OR SIGN UP INDIVIDUALLY

CHAIRS: Diane Wootton, Barbara Smith, Leslie Robinson

Invite 1 or 3 guest to join in the fun

8:00AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & 9:00AM SHOTGUN TWO BEST BALLS - POINT PAR FORMAT LUNCH & PRIZES TO FOLLOW

GUEST GUEST

SIGN UP ON THE APP OR WITH THE GOLF SHOP DAY

If you choose not to play for prizes inform 24-hour cancellation policy in effect Co-chairs: bobbie dohan & Jane habermann

FRIDAY, JULY 12TH, 2024 FRIDAY, JULY 12TH, 2024

FROM TEE TO GREEN

Brian O’Laughlin, Director of Agronomy

I finally understand what everyone means by “May Grey” and “June Gloom.” My first spring here in Montecito did not disappoint. May couldn’t have been any greyer, just as we began the aerification process. Although the overcast weather was not ideal for aerification, the agronomy team persisted. I am so proud of my team for being willing to work long extra hours over the past four weeks and really putting everything they had into the process. We did fall a bit behind the original anticipated schedule, as we had to remove and haul off excessive amounts of thatch. We knew going in that thatch was becoming an issue, but we had no clue just how much was really in the profile.

Some of you may be wondering why we go through all the effort just to remove thatch. Let me explain why it’s so important.

Excessive thatch is problematic in several ways, the most important being its impact on water. Thatch is made up of dead or dying organic leaf material that gets deposited on the soil surface. Over time, thatch builds up and forms a sponge-like layer above the soil surface and roots. Have you ever noticed that the sprinkler heads seem to sink over time? Well, the heads aren’t actually sinking; thatch buildup is raising the turf canopy. As this thatchy sponge grows, it impedes water from reaching the roots, reducing watering efficiency. Because thatch acts like a sponge, it must fill to its capacity before releasing any water into the soil or roots. In extreme cases, you can have soft, wet surfaces and plants still suffering from drought stress. Removing or even reducing thatch on the surface increases the efficiency of your watering.

So, with that said, we actually get a return on investment for the work and time spent managing our thatch. Not only will playing conditions improve, but we will also get more out of our water and, over time, be able to use less water as it goes straight to the roots and isn’t held up in thatch.

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FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Scott Burton

Summer is here at Birnam Wood… So says the calendar.

My hope is that by the time you are enjoying this edition of The Birnam Buzz, the sun has made her appearance, and we can hang our jackets in the closet for a few months!

We have many options here at Birnam Wood for recreation. Our croquet field is looking fantastic, and those new croquet balls are beautiful new colors.

If Tennis is what you’d like to play or learn, Jeff & Scott are here to help you connect with fellow members. Pickleball is also a fantastic option and highly social here at the club. Our courts are active most days. Remember that on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s our Open Play on the pickleball courts is popular. You do not need a partner, just come on out and meet others who love the game.

Bocce Ball Summer Season League

Remember that our Birnam Bocce season began May 29th. Whether you play on a team or would like to enjoy a cocktail from our Bocce Bar before dinner on a Wednesday evening, the patio is the place to be. Come out and be a part of something special and mix with fellow members. Keep in mind Athletic Director Scott offers lessons.

NEWS FROM OUR HEAD RACQUETS PROFESSIONAL

JEFF VILLANO

Women’s Interclub season ends and Junior Tennis Clinics wind down. I want to thank all the ladies who participated on our A2 & C Women’s Interclub teams this year. It’s a big commitment as the season runs from September through May. Della Cook & Trisha Toner (A2 Captains) and Bethany Harkrider & Kendall Pata (C Captains) deserve a huge THANK YOU for all the time and effort they put into running the teams. I look forward to next season. If any ladies are interested in joining the fun, please do not hesitate to reach out.

There are a lot of exciting events scheduled for this summer. Please mark your calendars and sign up on the App or contact the tennis shop if you can attend.

4th Annual Pickleball Shootout

Tuesday, June 18th, 3:00PM – 5:00PM

Come out and watch top professional pickleball players compete in a fun exhibition match on the Birnam Wood courts. It’s an event you do not want to miss.

Sip N’ Serve

Saturday, June 22nd & August 17th, 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Enjoy a fun afternoon of tennis, followed by drinks and appetizers.

Dinks & Drinks

Saturday, July 20th & September 14th, 1:00PM to 4:00PM Mix around in a rotating partner round robin and partake in food and drink afterwards.

TENNIS

The Tuesday afternoon Clay Court clinic and Saturday morning Live Ball clinics will continue throughout the summer. If you would like me to form another clinic (adult or junior), please reach out.

PICKLEBALL

The Pickleball Interclub season is here. A new Advanced 5.0 league will start in June and run through August. Matches will be on Monday evening. Come out and watch some of the best players in the local area compete. Contact Kelly Vandever or Jeff Villano for more information. If you are interested in joining our 3.5 team, contact Patti Gibbs

On Sunday, May 5th, 16 members came out for a fun morning and participated in our popular Dinks & Drinks event.

Dinks & Drinks

TENNIS/PICKLEBALL SERVING TIP

Have a plan . Whether you are playing tennis or pickleball, you should have a well thought out plan before serving. This is the only shot you can control in each sport so take advantage of it. If you are a beginner, you may just want to get your serve in, but consider hitting it higher over the net so the ball will go deeper, which in turn will keep your opponent back and make it harder for them to move forward. A more skilled player will think about hitting their serve with pace, placement, and spin to set up their next shot. For instance, serve wide to open up the court. Professional players use these simple strategies, and you can too.

JUNIOR SUMMER CAMP DATES

Tennis & Pickleball

Session #1 June 17th-20th

Session #2 July 1st-3rd

Session #3 July 8th-11th

Session #4 August 5th-8th

Golf & Tennis

Session #1 June 24th-27th

Session #2 July 15th-18th

Session #3 July 15th-18th

Contact Jeff Villano in the Tennis Shop or Dave Tucker in the Golf Shop for more details.

See you on the courts.

Jeff Villano, Head Racquets Professional Jvillano@bwgc.net

GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY ALL BIRNAM WOOD HAS TO OFFER.

This month’s inspirational quote comes from the first American woman to ever win an Olympic medal in Judo, winning bronze in 2008. “Once you give them the power to tell you you’re great, you’ve also given them the power to tell you you’re unworthy. Once you start caring about people’s opinions of you, you give up control.” —Ronda Rousey

Saturday, July 20th, 2024 1:00 - 4:00PM

*MAXIMUM OF 4 GUESTS PER MEMBER. GUESTS MUST BE SPONSORED BY A BIRNAM WOOD MEMBER.

COST: $25/ PER MEMBER & $35/ PER GUEST

DRESS CODE: PICKLEBALL CHIC! SOFT SOLED SHOES REQUIRED.

Come join your fellow members in our beautiful, clean, and private Fitness Studio. We look forward to moving and energizing with you!

Sign up on the Birnam Wood App today! Classes are $30 each. Please contact Joy DuMay for details at jdumay@bwgc.net. Please note that space is limited in the Studio, so those with reservations will have priority for admission to class. There is a 24hour cancellation policy in effect.

MON 9:45 AM: Cardio, Strength, and Core with Marianna Sarkisova

TUES 9:30 AM: Balance and Stability with Lily Rozhko

WED

9:30 AM: Tai Chi with Chris Wiedmann

11:00 AM: Restorative Yoga with Lily Rozhko

11:00 AM: Cardio Dance & Sculpt with Joy DuMay

11:00 AM: Iyengar Yoga with Vanessa Bacher

THURS 9:30 AM: Balance and Stability with Lily Rozhko

FRI 9:30 AM: Tai Chi with Chris Wiedmann 11:00 AM: Cardio, Strength, and Core with Marianna Sarkisova

SAT 9:30 AM: Tai Chi with Chris Wiedmann

11:00 AM: Restorative Yoga with Lily Rozhko

Cancelled Classes: No Cardio, Strength, and Core on June 24 & June 28

Balance & Stability

With Lily Rozkho

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS AT 9:30AM

Balance is not something you find, it is something you create.

This practice helps strengthen the ability to keep the center of your core balanced in static and dynamic poses. Regulated breathing supports stabilizing the diaphragm and surrounding core muscles.

$30

Sign up on the App or contact Joy at jdumay@bwgc.net

Tuesdays at 11:00am

Get your fat-blasting moves on with fun music and lowimpact cardio followed by dynamic muscle moves using small hand weights, tubing and more. $30

*No class on June 18th.

Sign Up on the App or Contact Joy: jdumay@bwgc.net

with Joy DuMay

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FITNESS NEWS

Joy DuMay, Fitness Director

The core is more than your abs.

If the goal of your core workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point. In fact, the abdominal muscles are just one of the major muscle groups that constitute the core; it also includes deep muscles in your pelvis, hips and back; smaller stabilizing muscles along your spine; and the diaphragm.

The core stretches from the pelvis all the way up to the neck and it surrounds the trunk — the central part of your body that houses most of the internal organs. Think of the core as a cylinder: it wraps 360 degrees, and all of those muscles interact with each other in a systematic way.

The core is your body’s power source. It’s in the core that forces are transferred from the legs to the upper body, adding oomph to a tennis serve or allowing you to hit a golf ball further down the fairway. You’re going to explode from your legs and rotate, and the momentum has to pass through the core. If you don’t have a strong core, you’ll lose strength and power. If core muscles are tired or weak, then the ligaments in your back take over and can get strained, causing back pain.

The core gives you stability, too.

To improve core endurance, you need to do planks, side planks and deadlifts, which work deep muscles of the inner core like the pelvic floor muscles; the transverse abdominis, the innermost abdominal muscles that attach to the ribs, pelvis and spine; and the multifidi, an important set of back muscles that run along the spine and are key to spinal stability.

When these muscles are strong enough, the pressure of exertion (from lifting a suitcase or digging in the garden) gets distributed throughout the core, which spares the spine from carrying too much load. You don’t want the lower back to do all the work, you want the core muscles to work together to stabilize the pelvis and the spine.

Rotation exercises are key.

One critical component missing in most core routines is rotation. Many athletic and daily activities involve rotating the body. It’s the oblique muscles, which connect the lower rib cage to the pelvis on each side of the body, that rotate and flex the trunk and spine. What rotation exercise allows you to do is build up your body’s foundation, that deeper layer that you can’t necessarily see.

Do one minute of each exercise, going through the series three times in each session, performing the session three times a week. For more assistance, contact Joy DuMay at jdumay@bwgc.net.

Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 9:30 AM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Stanton Anderson

Wade Nichols

Richard DeSchutter

Tim Armour

Rachael Douglas

Charlie Bissell

Richard Caleel

Linda Gluck

Patricia Griffin

Steve Jones

Bob Kidder

Christopher Teasley Kelly Vandever

HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Stanton Anderson

Secretary Wade Nichols

Treasurer Richard De Schutter

Director Patricia Griffin

Director Patty Marshall

Director Sharol Siemens

Director Christopher Teasley

Director Linda Wood

Director Charles Wilson

CLUB COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Athletic Wade Nichols

Compensation & HR Robert Nourse

Construction

Oversight Steve Jones

Cottage Sharol Siemens

Finance Richard De Schutter

401k Tim Armour

Golf

Green

Billy Grokenberger

Nancy Hunter

House Rachael Douglas

Membership Kelly Vandever

HOA COMMITTEE CHAIRS

A&L Christopher Teasley

Homeowners Patricia Griffin

The next regular meeting of The Board of Directors will be held on FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024 AT 9 AM.

Tai Chi is a centuries-old Chinese martial art that uses simple movements to quiet the mind while promoting improved vitality, strength and balance.

This class draws from standing and walking meditation traditions which cultivate “Chi”– our internal life force.

Tai Chi can be enjoyed by all ages and its principles can be practiced regardless of mobility and health.

BIRNAM WOOD GOLF CLUB

2031 Packing House Road

Santa Barbara, CA 93108

CLUBHOUSE DRESS CODE - Country club casual dress is acceptable during the day in all areas of the clubhouse. For gentlemen this includes slacks or Bermuda shorts, collared shirts tucked in at the waist with a belt, or appropriate golf and tennis attire and for ladies this includes dresses, nice pants, skirts, and similar attire. In the evening, a country club casual dining option is available in The Packing House, the 19th Hole Bar and on the Veranda. The Club may request event-specific appropriate attire (black tie, blue jean pants permitted, etc.) for certain functions. Members hosting or sponsoring private events are responsible for communicating the Club dress code to those attending such events.

CANCELLATION POLICY - Reservations for private parties and Club sponsored events will be charged to the Member’s account unless notice of cancellation is received at the office at least 48 hours in advance. Reservations for Major Club sponsored special events will be charged to the Member’s account unless notice of cancellation is received at the office at least one week in advance. Should a cancellation be made after these times, a charge of one half of the price of the event will be made. Should no cancellation be made, the full price will be charged.

CELL PHONES AND BUSINESS PARAPHERNALIA - The use of cellular phones and other electronic and wireless devices for the purpose of conducting audible conversations is strictly prohibited on the Club premises (including the Clubhouse and the Terrace areas of the Clubhouse, tennis courts, croquet courts, driving range, and golf course), except inside parked vehicles and the locker rooms and except for medical emergencies.

FOR YOUR PROTECTION - Audio and video recording is taking place at Birnam Wood.

STAFF ROSTER

Jordan Sweeney, General Manager

Luis Flores, Director of Clubhouse Operations

Kristy Evans, Director of Membership & Communication

Michael Goodcase, Director of Golf

Brian O’Laughlin, Director of Agronomy

Scott Burton, Athletic Director

Jeff Villano, Head Racquets Professional

Michael Alvarado, Interim Director of Security

Michael Weems, CFO

Claudia Raiti, Controller

Debbie Daggett, Director of Human Resources

Eric Salazar, Director of Food & Beverage

Abdu Romero, Executive Chef

Tiffany Grummer, Director of Private Events

Israel Ruiz, Facilities Director

Joy DuMay, Fitness Director

Cathy Kendrick, Lead Front Desk Attendant