The Birnam Buzz - November 2022

DEAR MEMBERS OF BIRNAM WOOD

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Tim Armour, President

November is the seasonal time of Thanksgiving so I will focus this letter on saying a much needed Thank You to a number of key individuals retiring from important positions at Birnam.

I will begin with Jeff Barbakow who served ably as President of the Board of Directors from November 2020 to April 2022. Jeff is completing his third year on the Board this year and will retire from Board service. During his tenure as President, Birnam Wood improved in virtually every important measure, including membership, financial strength, and capital improvements. This occurred within the middle of the Covid pandemic which necessitated a significant pivot of food service and club services. Join me in thanking him for his service, especially

when medical issues forced him to step back from the job. Fortunately, he has now rebounded back to good health.

In addition, Jeff is joined by four other Board members who are retiring this month after a three-year term of service on the Board. They include Bryan De Ponce, Vicki Hazard, Ilene Nagel and Lizzie Peus. They served during a period when Birnam Wood achieved significant improvements in membership and financial health. If a measure of contribution is leaving an institution in better condition than you found it at the start of your service, then they all were positive contributors.

We will miss the contributions of these five individuals and thank them for serving as wise and able Board members these last 3 years. It was not a period of business as usual, and they stepped up to the challenge of frequent “emergency” meetings called over the last several years. Thank you to all five of these individuals.

I would also like to call out some committee heads who have contributed significantly to Birnam’s progress and are leaving their chairmanships. Nanette Vaughan left as head of the Fitness Committee this year but guided it through a major upgrade and remodel. Her passion and determination resulted in significant improvement in the fitness facilities, including an expansion outdoors. We thank Nanette for her service, both as head of the Fitness Committee and her long service as head of the Homeowners Committee.

In the coming year, Beth Wood will be retiring as head of the House Committee. She has been a positive force for many years and has revitalized the parties and events at Birnam Wood. Her energy and creativity will be greatly missed.

Finally, Nancy Hunter will be stepping aside as head of the Architecture and Landscape (A&L) Committee this year. She guided the committee during the largest home improvement boom in our history. More that 26 homes were sold during the last 12 months or so and all of them sought A&L approval for their building plans. We thank Nancy for her tireless effort during this tumultuous period.

Finally, a word about the process of replacing the 5 departing Board members. On November 3rd, shareholders will submit ballots voting for an incoming slate of 5 new directors, 3 homeowners and 2 resident members. These include Linda Gluck, Wade Nichols, Chris Teasley, Steve Jones, and Kelly Vandever. These candidates will be strong Board contributors. They were recommended by a Nominating Committee selected by the Board which consisted of three past presidents (myself, David Grotenhuis, Russ Fraser) and Bill Kimsey, Jim Shattuck, Beth Wood, and David Cronenbold. I would like to thank the committee for selecting such a promising slate of directors.

At the November 3rd meeting, the new Board of Directors will also approve a new President of the Board. I am not a candidate to continue as president next year, but will continue my current term on the Board. I will be able to share with you the Board’s selection of the president-elect on November 3rd.

So, thank you to all the Board members, committee heads, and committee members for your service to Birnam Wood. You have made a difference in the quality and strength of the club. Together we will continue to build a strong future for Birnam Wood.

“On November 3rd, shareholders will submit ballots voting for an incoming slate of 5 new directors, 3 homeowners and 2 resident members.”

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Jordan Sweeney, CSW, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer

I hope everyone is enjoying our newly remodeled Clubhouse. The remodel exceeded my expectations, and it has been such a joy to be back inside the Clubhouse. I want to thank Tiffany, Louie, Eric, Chef, and their teams for executing the flawless Re-opening Gala on October 1st. Our Club is thriving!

Now that we have reopened - come enjoy your Sunday football at Birnam! We recently added the NFL package, so please stop by, enjoy a bowl of chili and a glass of Champagne, and watch your favorite teams compete in the 19th Hole. Speaking of the 19th Hole, it recently reopened for dinner. So, if you haven’t experienced the “newly refreshed” 19th Hole, call the front desk and make your reservation today.

This month we are hosting a number of fun events including Chef Abdu’s first cooking class which will take place on November 12th. We will also host our annual Black Friday Wine Sale where we will bring all the wine from our award-winning cellar to our Private Events room and sell it to our members (pretty much at cost!) No need to sign up for this event, it will take place on Friday, November 25th from 1pm-8pm.

We have just finished our fiscal year and our Club is in great financial shape. We have 800 members with 63 people on the waitlist. Having a full membership is the key to a healthy club so thank you all for supporting our Club.

Finally, this year we are focusing our energy on enhancing our service. If there are any areas where you feel we could improve our service, please email me, or use the Compliments and Comments tab on the APP. We’d love to hear from you.

I’ll see you around the Club, Jordan Sweeney, CCM

MEMBERSHIP

Welcome New Members

October 2022

Jonathan Wimbush (Marcy) Resident Daniel Eades, Betsey Moller, Robert Colby

Jonathan and Marci have lived in Santa Barbara since 2007 with their two children. Jon is an avid golfer and a member of Arcola Country Club in Paramus, NJ, and they are Tennis members at La Cumbre Country Club. Jon earned his BA in Economics from UCLA and an MBA from Columbia Business School in NY. He is currently the CIO and Member of Kensington Investment Counsel, LLC and was the CFO of Legacy Energy. He and Marci (and his parents – who have also applied for membership) are looking forward to spending time as a family at Birnam Wood.

Candidates for Membership

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

Randall Bassett (Susan) Attorney

Mrs. Carol Eversoll Tennis Napa Valley Reserve Mr. Jeffrey Barbakow

Michael Lopus

Commercial Real Estate

Mr. Austin Herlihy Junior Golf Mr. Bryan de Ponce

David de L’Arbre (Liz)

Santa Barbara Travel Bureau

Mr. Lindsay Parton Resident Santa Barbara Tennis Club Dr. Ron Robertson

Jeffrey Underwood Young’s Market Company

Mr. Chris Francis Resident LA Country Club Mr. Bob Montgomery

Helen Miller (John)

Residential Real Estate

Mr. Nick Weber Non-Resident (Legacy) Menlo Country Club Mr. Jordan Youngblood

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, November 18, 2022.

Membership Committee: Chris Gregoire, Chair Jen Abed Trey Evans David Grotenhuis Barbara Kummer Patty Marshall

Lizzie Peus Matt Porter Ryan Siemens Kelly Vandever

HOUSE COMMITTEE CORNER

Beth Wood, House Committee Chair

GRAND RE-OPENING GALA AND A NEW HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIR

As I mentioned in last month’s newsletter, after serving on the House Committee since 2014, I am leaving the position as Chair. I’m thrilled to announce that Rachael Douglas will be the new Chair of the House Committee. She has been serving on the committee and has demonstrated strong leadership abilities as well as being a very positive ambassador for Birnam! Since joining the club as an avid tennis player, she has also served on the Racquets Committee. Rachael has also sponsored a number of new members, the lifeblood of our club! She is a realtor at Berkshire Hathaway and sits on many committees, including the Professional Standards Committee for the Board of Realtors. In addition, she maintains a high level of engagement in the community, including the Board of Trustees at Lotusland. Rachael is a real dynamo! She represents the energy and enthusiasm that will continue to elevate our members’ experience in the dining and events arena at BWGC.

The Grand Re-opening Gala was a great success! Our members were definitely energized by their new and improved clubhouse! Dressed in their elegant finery, they dined and danced the night away under the stars! Many commented it was one of our best events! To accommodate our members who didn’t attend the Gala, the House Committee decided to have a complementary Open House the following day for members to tour and enjoy their new clubhouse.

It has been both a joy and privilege to serve as your House Committee Chair. I want to thank all of you for your suggestions and feedback. It has truly helped guide and elevate our member experience at Birman Wood!

COTTAGE UPDATE

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CLUBHOUSE OPERATIONS

Luis Flores

By now most of you have noticed our new online reservation feature. Through the Club App under the Cottages tab or through member website under Cottage Rentals. Once you have selected either feature, you will be able to see available cottages and pricing. You may also call in your request to our front desk team. They are equipped with our call center feature.

I’m happy to announce the completion of the first two pods exterior work. There is new stucco and paint to compliment the interior work done a couple of years ago. We also replaced the fence around the pool. We appreciate your understanding and patience with these projects.

SOCIAL UPDATE

With the Holiday’s fast approaching, I want to remind everyone of our upcoming events, starting off with Thanksgiving, The Citrus Singers, Brunch with Santa, Champagne and Caviar Dinner and, of course, our New Year’s Eve Dinner.

Our Grand Re-Opening party was very successful and well received. There was a lot of excitement and a lot of dancing throughout the evening. Our soft opening Open House was also successful, with over 200 members stopping by.

Our 19th Hole has officially opened for service. You can feel a great vibe as you walk in. It has a new look, a new menu, and new TVs to enjoy any sporting event and/or show. Don’t forget to make your reservation early. This dining venue books quickly.

Have you tried our new Thursday night specials? Chef Abdu Romero rotates every week, freshly made pizza specials “Pizza Pizza” and freshly made pasta specials “Pasta Pasta.” That’s amore!

GOLF NEWS

Michael Goodcase, Director of Golf

The holidays are right around the corner!! Remember to keep your golf shop in mind when you are thinking about a special gift for that golfer in your life.

We also carry plenty of gift ideas even if that special someone does not play golf. If you are thinking about special ordering something, please plan well in advance as the supply issues can still take some time.

The Ladies’ Club Championship was contested in September. The format was match play. They had a field of six players, so a couple of players had byes through the first round: Vivienne Bellisario (Defending Champ) and Kathy Barton (#2 seed). The first-round matches were Esther McKinley versus Jill Mazursky and Nancy Hunter versus Karen Peus Esther McKinley won her match and played against Vivienne Bellisario in the second round. Nancy Hunter won her match and played against Kathy Barton in the second round. Both players who had byes in the first round proved worthy of their seeding, as they both took care of business in rounds two. Those victories set up a finals match up of Vivienne Bellisario versus Kathy Barton. The match started out as a seesaw affair. Kathy Barton won the opening hole, and Vivienne Bellisario answered right back with a victory at the second hole. Same pattern occurred on holes 3 and 4. They remained all square after halving holes 5 and 6. Kathy Barton regained the lead on hole 7. After halving the

eighth hole with pars, Kathy Barton took the first two up lead of the match winning the ninth hole. At that point, she never looked back. She increased the lead to 3 up after 10. Vivienne Bellisario answered with a victory at the 11th hole. They halved holes 12 and 13. Kathy Barton played holes 14 and 15 beautifully, making pars on both holes to take the victory 4 & 3. This was her third time winning the championship in the last 5 years!!

The ladies also played their President’s Cup in conjunction with the final round of the championship. Priscilla Gaines won that title by beating Margarita Lande in a card-off. Each player finished their round with 18 points in the point par format. Congratulations to all the winners!!

The Lads and Lassies was also played in September. The Couples Club Championship is always a great event as men and women pair up in a better ball event to find out who will come out on top. Congratulations to our overall champs, John Perry and Kum Su Kim. They shot net 60 in the better ball format. Our gross champs were Andrew and Asia Anthony with a score of 71.

It is important that I remind all golfers and homeowners about our protocols with regards to errant golf shots. Errant shots are a definite part of golf. All players wish they could play every round without ever hitting a ball out

The BWWGA 2022 most improved players:

January - Ingrid Brandes

February - Marta Babson

March - Patty Sheehan

April - Teri Sahhar

May - Melanie Judson

June - Vivienne Bellisario

July - Diane Lundberg

August - Esther McKinley

September - Celeste Turbeville

of bounds. Unfortunately, that is impossible. However, when a golfer does hit a golf ball towards one of the homes on property, it is important to follow these steps. Please yell fore in case someone is outside in the yard. Go by the property to see if anyone was harmed or if there was property damage. Wait a couple of minutes to see if a homeowner comes out, to see if there is anything you can do. Finally, if you hear a loud crash and no one is home, please report the errant shot to the golf shop staff. As homeowners, please understand that no golfer is intentionally hitting errant golf shots. Both parties need to treat the other with respect, and try to do the right thing.

WHY DO YOU SLICE THE BALL?

Scott Maier, PGA Certified Teaching Professional

Have you ever asked yourself the question “Why do I slice the ball?”

There are 3 main causes for a slice:

1) The face angle is open to the club path.

2) The club path is too “out-to-in.”

3) Ball contact with the club face is off center.

Since face angle is 90% responsible for the direction of the ball flight when swinging a driver, I’m going to focus on face angle. Here’s a drill to fix an open face:

Start with a PW, 9, or 8-iron. Grip the club so that the face is extremely closed. The club head should be resting at a 45-degree angle facing left for a right-handed golfer. Start with a practice swing. Swing the club back until the shaft is parallel to the ground and stop. Check the face to be sure the face is still angled towards the ground. If it points to the sky, the face has rotated open and should be corrected. Keep practicing this until the face is angled toward the ground. Now swing the club through impact making sure to stop your follow-through when the shaft is parallel to the ground and pointing towards the target. Again, just like on the backswing, the face at this point should be angled towards the ground. If the face is pointing toward the sky, it is too open.

Give yourself time to get comfortable with keeping the face closed on both the back swing and follow through. If you have been slicing the ball for a long time, chances are that you have never felt a closed face. Keep making practice swings without stopping. Then make the same swings hitting balls and checking your face angles. Your goal is a low and left ball flight. If the ball flight is straight or right, then the face is opening during the swing and you should start from the beginning and go through the progression again.

You should not expect to master your new face angle in just one or two practice sessions but, once you start fixing that slice, you will not only notice a straighter shot but you will also gain more distance. The next time you are watching professional golf on television, watch the pros on the tee box and see how they too are constantly checking their face angles. Swing corrections, especially major adjustments, take time. Your patience will be rewarded!

LADIES SUMMER LEAGUE

Birnam Wood celebrated completing its 2nd year of Ladies Summer League (players with handicaps from 20-40) with 5 home games and 5 away games. Clubs participating included La Cumbre, Alisal, Mission Club, Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo. These funloving ladies won the trophy for Net in 2021 and now, this year in 2022, the Birnam Wood Ladies Summer League won the Net trophy once again!

The Victory Party was graciously hosted by Joyce Raymond at her lovely new home atop Bella Vista. It was a celebration not to be missed! Our MVP for 2022 was unanimously agreed: Kum Su Kim. Congratulations to all for another wonderful, fun year of Summer League!

Summer League team players attending the victory party: Left to right – Louise Kelly, Laurie Recordon, Barbara Smith, CoCaptain Leslie Robinson, Joyce Raymond, Diane Lundberg, Danner Schefler, Captain Debbie Bruce, Dianna Branning, Cynthia Decker, Terri Bennett, MVP Kum Su Kim, Teddi Lenard and Diane Wootton. Team players in 2022 not shown: Betsy Atwater, Barbara Biehl, Renee Curtis, Blair Buster, Melanie Judson, Susan Northrop, Jane Roney, Barbara Kummer, and Arlene Sanford.

Kum Su Kim, with team captain, Debbie Bruce

FROM TEE TO GREEN

Ryan Bentley, Golf Course Superintendent

Fall season has arrived and that of course means Fall Golf Course Maintenance and Winter Prep is in full swing. There are two key items we would like to discuss briefly here:

1) Fall Aeration

2) Sand Topdressing

Let’s start with greens aeration. This Fall the Greens aeration began on October 18th and over a three-day period we were able to:

• Aerate the greens with a 3/8 in Quad Tine

• Cleanup all the cores

• Sand topdress

• Drag the sand into the holes

• Roll the greens.

The team did a great job, and the weather was a little on the warm side for aeration with a high of 92 degrees on Wednesday; however that should prove very beneficial for the healing of the greens. Pictured below are a few photos showing the progress of the greens this week.

Pictured here Day 1, October 18th

Picture 1) Freshly Aerated Green

Picture 2) Freshly Cleaned Green

Picture 4) The Healing Begins

Picture 3) Freshly Sand Topdressed and Dragged Sand into the Green

Pictured here is a green on day 2 after being aerated and it shows the need for additional dragging of the sand into the surface to fill voids and a need for rolling and mowing to begin the full restoration back to our expected smooth surfaces.

As we moved into day 2 and 3 of process, the work was focused on

• Dragging the sand into the open voids from aerating

• Rolling the greens to smooth the surface

Pictured are greens 2 days after aeration as the healing begins from this disturbance of the surface.

Pictured here is hole #9 on Friday October 21st only 3 days after being aerated. We are looking at another 5-7 days of cultivation practices in order to get them back to quality condition before Winter.

The next step in our Fall Maintenance involves fairway topdressing as a major part. Please read a great Article by our very own USGA Agronomist Brian Whitlark about fairway topdressing and the benefits.

Can Sand Topdressing Make Fairways Softer?

October 07, 2022 - Brian Whitlark, senior consulting agronomist, West Region

This article was first published in the Green Section Record of the USGA.

Sand Topdressing Proved Highly Beneficial

After two years of study, sand topdressing at a rate of 0.5 inches per year – in 0.25-inch applications – for a cumulative total of 1 inch of added sand resulted in the best performance of all treatments as measured by a combination of turfgrass cover, shoot density and shear strength. Turfgrass cover, shoot density and shear strength increased for all treatments in year two, including the non-topdressed plots, but the shoot density in the topdressed plots increased by 228%, far surpassing the increase in control plots. Shear strength (divot resistance) was highest in year two in the untreated plots. Of the sand topdressed plots, the 0.5 inch per year program yielded the highest value.

Research shows that sand topdressing can be beneficial for golf course fairways, but too much sand can actually be detrimental.

Many courses apply sand to fairways to improve the physical characteristics of the rootzone and dilute thatch and organic matter. In this article, I will share research conducted in an athletic field setting that has implications for topdressing golf course fairways.

A study completed in 2008 and published in 2010 – “Sand Topdressing Applications Improve Shear Strength and Turfgrass Density on Trafficked Athletic Fields” – evaluated cumulative sand topdressing rates of 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 inches in one season applied from July 11 through August 15 in 2007 and repeated the process in 2008. Topdressing was applied at a 0.25-inch depth during each event. The native soil was a compacted sandy loam with a high bulk density of 1.6 grams per cubic centimeter and a low infiltration rate of only 0.12 inches per hour. The sand applied for topdressing was a well-graded material – meaning it had a fairly equal proportion of different sand particle sizes – comprised of 90% sand, 7% silt and 3% clay. The coefficient of uniformity (CU) of the sand was 8.0, which confirms the wide particle size distribution, and the infiltration rate was 6.1 inches per hour. As a reference, the recommended CU range for putting green construction sand is 1.8 to 3.5. The sand used in this study was not the typical coarsely graded sand often used to topdress golf course fairways.

Research plots were subjected to simulated traffic. The measures of performance in this study focused on turfgrass cover, the number of turf shoots per square foot and surface strength called turf shear, measured with the Clegg turf shear tester which measures divot resistance.

The researchers concluded that the higher shear strength in the non-topdressed plots was due to the measurement interacting with the highly compacted sandy loam soil. In this case, the higher shear strength was not indicative of a positive characteristic, but rather a representation of the compacted soil with lower turf shoot density – about half the density of the sand topdressed plots – and lower turfgrass cover. Also of note is that although the heavier sand applications showed equally good turfgrass cover and slightly higher shoot density than the 0.5 inch per year treatment, they resulted in lower turf shear strength. The study shows that some sand is good, but a lot of sand will destabilize the surface. On a golf course fairway, this means higher risk of damage from golf cart traffic and softer playing conditions.

The overarching message from this study is that sand topdressing may be a good practice for golf course fairways and approaches if rates are limited to about 0.5 inches per year with split applications, which amounts to approximately 80-90 tons per acre per year. Additionally, the sand in this study encouraged a firmer surface due to the widely graded particle size distribution. If you are using a coarse sand that is narrowly graded, the firmness will not be as great and more sand will further destabilize the surface.

West Region Agronomists:

Brian Whitlark, senior consulting agronomist – bwhitlark@ usga.org

Cory Isom, agronomist – cisom@usga.org

Thanks for your patience and see you on the golf course. Ryan Bentley, Superintendent

FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Scott Burton

Winter and the Holiday’s are upon us here at Birnam Wood!

Greetings from the Athletic Department! As summer exits and Fall is upon us, I want to thank those who have come out to play Golf Croquet with me. It’s so exciting for me to say that we have introduced the game to over 30 players so far.

Racquet Sports are more popular than ever here at Birnam Wood. Our Two Ladies’ Interclub teams are enjoying a super fun season on the hard courts. We have had an A-2 team, but now we officially have a ladies C level team, and they are really enjoying the experience. I’m the lucky coach that gets to train them.

A-2 LADIES

We have quite a bit of Tennis and Pickleball in store for you as well. Please come out and enjoy Open Pickleball play from 1:00 – 3:00pm on both Wednesdays and Saturdays. Also, keep a watch for fun events such as our hugely popular “Dinks n’ Drinks” pickleball socials, and the tennis “Sip n’ Serve” socials too. Both are an amazing opportunity to meet your fellow court sport members.

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Don’t forget about our 2nd annual Thanksgiving Holiday Pickleball Turkey Challenge. You can sign up via our app. It is a fun round robin event that mixes partners with each round we play. Lot’s happening here at the Club! So, get in the game! Please consider joining in the fun sports we offer here at Birnam Wood.

Try something new if you haven’t yet. The great Olympian Simone Biles said it so well “I’d rather regret the risks that didn’t work out than the chances I didn’t take at all.”

Wishing you all good health and fitness. See you on the courts!

FITNESS NEWS

Joy DuMay & Liz Parrish, Co-Directors JARRETT GARCIA JOINS FITNESS!

After 25 years in law enforcement for the city of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Airport, and 10 years with Birnam Wood’s Security Department (three as Director), Jarrett is now a part of your Fitness Team.

Growing up, Jarrett was always into exercise, but he really started taking it seriously about five years ago when he was 225 pounds and not feeling good about himself. With the help of his wife, they challenged each other to have a healthier lifestyle: working out together, taking classes and learning from trainers. Jarrett became a Personal Trainer with certification from the American Sports and Fitness Association, with further certifications in CPR, AED and First Aid.

Jarrett’s goal as a Trainer is to help you reach your goals for a healthier lifestyle. In his words, “Training should be tough, challenging but fun as well. My goal is to also make sure you are using proper form and that you understand the benefits of different exercises. I’m back at Birnam Wood for the members and the appreciation they have always shown me.”

In November, Jarret is available for Personal Training on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 8:30pm and Saturdays from 6:30 to 11:30am. He is also looking forward to starting a Circuit Training class - highlighted in this month’s Buzz.

Contact info: jgarcia@bwgc.net, (805) 705-4236 (Please call or text for the quickest response)

The Holiday Circuit Workout: Short – and Sweet!

The holidays are upon us but don’t worry, here is a workout you can do quickly in the gym, at home or on the road. Simply put, Circuit Training is an efficient way to pump up your cardio system and toast away the extra calories you’ve been sneaking in.

Want some advice and practice? Come to a Circuit Training Workshop on Tuesday, November 8th at 3:00pm or Saturday, November 12th at 9:00am. Your Fitness Team will be ready to help you! Sign up on the Birnam App today.

Here’s the set-up:

1. Take 4 strength moves and alternate them with cardio sets, such as treadmill, rowing, elliptical, bike or even run/walk stairs.

2. Do 1 minute of strength followed by 2 minutes of cardio.

3. Assuming that it will take you 30 seconds to move between stations, each “Circuit Set” of strength plus cardio will take you 4 minutes.

4. Do the whole series twice, and you’ve got a 32-minute Holiday Circuit Workout!

Here are some sample strength moves:

1. Squat: Feet wide, sit back into heels and keep chest up.

2. Pushup: Kneeling or straight leg, keep abs pulled in and shoulders stable.

3. Lunges: Reverse are easier on the knees. Step back and lower your back knee to ground, keeping front knee over ankle.

4. Tubing Row: Keep shoulders down and squeeze elbows back.

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 Casual Grill, the 19th Hole Bar, and on the Terrace. 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 and COO Luis Flores, Director of Clubhouse Operations

Kristy Evans, Director of Membership & Communications

Michael Goodcase, Director of Golf Ryan Bentley, Golf Course Superintendent Scott Burton, Athletic Director

Manny Bravo, Director of Security

Dolly St. Germain, 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 Co-Director

Liz Parrish, Fitness Co-Director

Katie Atchley, Executive Assistant

Cathy Kendrick, Lead Front Desk Attendant

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