Birnam Wood Golf Club
Volume 226, Number 48
May, 2018
FEATURED EVENTS: CINCO DE MAYO Mexican Buffet Saturday, May 5, 2018 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Sunday, May 13, 2018 Seatings at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. CLASSIC CAR SHOW & MEMORIAL DAY BBQ Sunday, May 27, 2018 LARRY COHEN Birnam Wood Bridge Camp May 29 & 30, 2018 FATHER’S DAY DINNER BARBECUE Sunday, June 17, 2018 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. DAOU WINE DINNER Saturday, June 23, 2018 6:00 p.m. Birnam Wood’s Popular Thursday Night Barbecues Return May 31st 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HELD ON MAY 25, 2018
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BULLETIN
The official publication of the Birnam Wood Golf Club, published monthly for members of the Club. Phone (805) 969-2223 / FAX (805) 969-5037 Wbsite: www.bwgc.net Email: frontdesk@bwgc.net
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2017-2018)
Larry Guy President Robert Nourse Vice-President/Treasurer Peter Slaughter Secretary Andrew Anthony Director Tim Armour Director Allegra Bessolo Director David Carpenter Director Nancy Gregory Director Don Eversoll Director Barbara Kummer Director Teri Sahhar Director Diane Sullivan Director Nick Weber Director Beth Wood Director
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Mr. Richard Brumm A&L Mrs. Mary Schmidt Bridge Mrs. Alexandra Nourse Cottage Mr. Roger Lenard Croquet Mr. Robert Nourse Finance Mrs. Leslie Robinson Fitness Mr. David Cronenbold Golf Mr. Andrew Anthony Green Mr. Bill Kimsey Facilities Mrs. Nanette Vaughan Homeowner’s Mrs. Beth Wood House Mr. Peter Slaughter Legal Mr. Joseph Hardin Jr. Long Range Planning Mr. David Grotenhuis Membership Larry & Peggy Guy New Member Committee Ms. Pamela Temple Tennis Mrs. Connie Stein Women’s Golf Association
STAFF ROSTER
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
We are hopeful we have seen the last of the evacuations for this year. Some good news: Lake Cachuma is approximately 45% full and we received 4 inches of rain in March. However, the cost of the water is still high. The Birnam Wood wells cannot be piped into the 9th Hole pond since it is being rebuilt. Once the new liner is installed, we can fill the pond. Our well water presently costs approximately $1.45 while MWD water costs approximately $9.50 per HCF. The 9th Hole is being reconstructed under the watchful eye of our course architect, Mike Hurzden, our Superintendent, Marty Moore, and the 9th Hole Ad Hoc committee. There will be exciting new features and additional bunkers so stay tuned. Members may contact Green Chair, Andrew Anthony, Head Professional, Mike Goodcase, Course Superintendent, Marty Moore, or me with questions. There is even more good news: restoration and evacuations have not hampered Club plans and activities. Golf Members can look forward to playing in the new Cinco de Mayo Golf Classic on Saturday, May 5. Later in the month, one of the Club’s major tournaments will be held, the Annual Robert McLean Memorial Tournament on May 18 and 19. The Club encourages all men golfers to participate and celebrate being Members of one of the finest Clubs in California. Get some friends and come join the fun. Inside the Clubhouse, the Fitness Center has been bustling with activity. The Birnam Strong Fitness Challenge, developed by Leslie Robinson’s Fitness Committee and Fitness Directors, Joy DuMay and Liz Parrish, provided 21 days of exercise excitement that culminated in a party of raffles and prizes on Thursday, April 5 – proving, once again, that Fitness at Birnam Wood is Strong! Elsewhere in the Clubhouse, Beth Wood’s House Committee has been busy lining up a full plate of entertainment for Members. Bingo night is coming back on April 27th. Look for additional speaker nights and many other fun activities in the bulletin. You won’t want to miss the Cinco de Mayo Buffet, the annual Mother’s Day Brunch, the Antique Car Show and Memorial Day BBQ. May is sure to be a fun and active month at the Club. I look forward to seeing you there!
Ari Kreisler General Manager/CFO Michael Goodcase Head Golf Professional Martin Moore Golf Course Superintendent Brandon Hughes Executive Chef Mitch Vargas Director of Security Marc Green Director of Food & Beverage Louis Tilley Maintenance Supervisor Manuel Orozco Executive Housekeeper Beverly Andersen Front Office Manager Linda Basydlo Membership Director Lucy Anderson Cottage Reservations Dan Webster Director of Tennis Joy DuMay/Liz Parrish Co-Fitness Center Directors Larry Guy, BWGC President
EDITORIAL STAFF
Miss Diane Wootton Beverly Andersen 2
Bulletin Chairman Editor
Larry Guy President
Birnam Wood Golf Club FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Ari Kreisler
A no-evacuation month helped make a very special April at Birnam Wood. For starters, almost 500 Members and Guests attended our Easter Brunches. 50 Citrus Singers entertained 150 Members and Guests on the Terrace for one of the most magical evenings ever at Birnam Wood! The Birnam-Strong Fitness Party kicked off the Fitness Center Challenge. A bonus Men’s Guest Day had 80 players. Tennis had a first-ever Mediterranean themed Annual Tennis Dinner. Member Ed Mullen played the piano at the Club’s first Sing-Along in the 19th Hole, and how could I forget Bingo? Wow! The vibrancy at your Club is incredible, and believe it or not May’s vivacity is sure to match April. Mark your calendar, call your friends and make reservations for these upcoming events: Mother’s Day Brunch, Cinco de Mayo Mexican Buffet, the Memorial Day BBQ with Car Show and the commencement of our popular Thursday evening Barbecue Buffets. At the time of this article the Bermuda grass is getting it’s once a year aerification; and by the time you are reading this we are hopeful that the fairways, rough and greens are almost healed. We are still hopeful that the ninth hole will be completed and playable for the annual RTJ tournament. Golf rounds and traffic in the Golf Shop is on the rise and we are excited about the momentum. We continue to emphasize “fun” as a way of improving the overall membership experience at Birnam Wood. The staff remains committed to serving you, your families and guests at the highest level. Thank you for the fantastic support of your Club.
TWO NEW MEMBERSHIP CATAGORIES JUNIOR GOLF and JUNIOR TENNIS Effective August 1, 2017
Limited to a maximum of 10 new members for each category and available for 12 months: 1. Junior Golf: Under 35 years of age, Initiation fee of $40,000 payable as follows: $5,000 upon acceptance $10,000 due on each of the following birthdays: 35, 40, 45 $5,000 due at age 50 Monthly dues of $350 until age 50. Normal Resident member monthly dues thereafter. 2.
Junior Tennis: Under 35 years of age, Initiation fee of $15,000 payable as follows: $3,000 upon acceptance $1,000 due on each of the following birthdays: 35, 40, 45 $9,000 due at age 50 Monthly dues of $250 until age 50. Normal Tennis member monthly dues thereafter. If a Junior Tennis member upgrades to Resident/Junior Golf at age 50 or before, the total initiation fee increases to $40,000.
If you know of friends or family that would be interested in joining under this limited time offer please contact Membership Director Linda Basydlo (805) 969-2223 or lbasydlo@bwgc.net for more information. Full details are also available on the Club’s website.
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PLAY OF THE DAY/TUESDAYS
Join the fun: Sign up for Ladies Day! (sign up in the Locker Room) May 1 May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29
1st Tuesday T’s and F’s RTJ Challenge Tournament 3 Blind Mice Pro’s Choice (Front or Back Nine)
MOST IMPROVED LADY GOLFER
Ladies Mini MemberGuest April 6, 2018 1st Gross 139 Diane Wootton Leslie Wilk Linda Anglin Cathy Lonegan 1st Net 120 Connie Stein Sarah de Tagyos Merrill Sherman Esther McKinley 2nd Net 122 Karen Peus Annetta Patrick Bev Hardin Linda Anglin (Ghost) 3rd Net 126 Denise Scherck Alex Bongaerts Teri Sahhar Lucy Hromadka Closest to the Flagstick: Hole #2 Sarah Heatwole 2’ 9” Hole #5 Kathy Keller 5’ 10 ½ “ Hole #12 Bev Hardin 6’ 3” Hole #15 Vivienne Bellisario 21’ 10” Hole #17 Esther McKinely 3’ 3 ½ “ 1st Gross
FOR MARCH 2018 LOUISE KELLY
Linda Anglin, Diane Wootton, Cathy Lonegan & Leslie Wilk
LADIES 9-HOLE PLAY
1st Net
Our intent is to encourage all the women golfers to join in playing a friendly, warm, and welcoming nine holes of golf on as many Thursday mornings as they possible can. Play begins at 9:00 a.m.
Sarah de Tagyos, Connie Stein, Merrill Sherman & Esther McKinley (not shown)
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Grandmother’s Tournament March 27, 2018 1st 40 Allegra Bessolo 2nd 38 Teri Sahhar 3rd 38 Renee Curtis 4th 36 Judy Bartholomew
Closest to the Flagstick: Hole #2 Bev Hardin 24’ 3” Hole #12 Teri Sahhar 6’ 7 ½ “ 1st Place
Allegra Bessolo
Golf News Head Golf Professional Michael Goodcase
The golf course is healing after the major spring aerification. The work on the 9th hole is well underway. All of this work is being done to insure absolutely wonderful playing conditions throughout the rest of the year. The golf calendar really picks up beginning in May.
The popular Cinco de Mayo Event will be played on Saturday, May 5. The inaugural event last year was a huge success. There will be a drink cart with Mexican appetizers. Margaritas will be served throughout the day and the event will be followed by the Food & Beverages wonderful Fiesta Style buffet with Mariachis playing live music. Groups will be made up of 5 players and there must be at least one player from the opposite sex. Do not miss out!! There are two great opportunities for the men to play with another member in a fun event. The McLean Member-Member Tournament will be contested on Friday and Saturday, May 18 & 19. This event will consist of a two person scramble on Friday. Following golf will be the two person alternate shot horse race. During this time, cocktails and hors de’ oeuvres will be served. This is a wonderful opportunity for spouses to come and support their significant other as they try and survive the elimination event. Saturday will be partner better ball with a lovely awards dinner with live entertainment for players and spouses. The second tournament for the men will be a two day Ryder Cup event. Members will make up the two teams and compete in multiple match play formats. There will be pairings parties with plenty of food and drink. Look for more information about this event. Ladies will play their member-member event (Ladies’ RTJ Challenge Tournament) on Tuesday, May 15. Invite a fellow member of the Women’s Golf association and take your shot at being crowned champions. This will be a partner better ball event. Men, please look for your invitation to the 51st Annual Robert Trent Jones Classic. They should be emailed out in the middle of May.
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Men’s Guest Day April 11, 2018 1st Gross 126
Rob Crane Doug Katsev Steve Costley Kelly Foy
1st Net 106
Mike Marshall Doug Flanigan Fred Sahhar Al Amorteguy
2nd Gross 133
Andy Powell Garrett Powell John Sestak Douglas Aiken
2nd Net 110
Ian Underhill Scott Puailoa Bowen Farrell Steve McHugh
3rd Net 111
Denny Cox Gary Shinabarger Jay Stein Peter de Tagyos
Closest to the Flagstick: Hole #2 Steve McHugh Hole #15 Larry Good
Couples Jump Up Sunday, April 8, 2018 1st Gross 141
Andrew & Asia Anthony Larry & Peggy Guy
1st Net 114
Tim & Holly Armour Cliff & Diane Lundberg
2nd Net 123
Joe & Karen Peus Ed & Denise McLaughlin
Closest to the Flagstick: Hole #12 Karen Peus 18’ 6” Hole #17 Larry Guy 25’ 8” 1st Gross
Peggy Guy, Asia Anthony Andrew Anthony & Larry Guy
1st Net
1’ 8” 6’ 2”
1st Net Tim & Holly Armour - Diane & Cliff Lundberg
Couples Golf JUMP UP
Al Amorteguy, Mike Marshall, Donald Flanigan & Fred Sahhar
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Sunday, May 20th Singles, create a foursome or sign up at the Golf Shop. No Green Fees for Guests. 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Dinner Following Golf!
Birnam Wood Golf Club Up Coming Events:
TENNIS NEWS
Memorial Day Mixer: Sunday, May 27th, 9:30-12. Lunch to follow
Dan Webster Director of Tennis
Dear Tennis Members, thanks to all who came out for our Annual Tennis Dinner that had to be postponed in December because of the Thomas Fire. The Tennis Mixer was fun for all. To start off we had a target drill with prizes for targets hit, followed by Doubles. The top two men for the event with the highest scores were Bob Marshall and Greg Downs. The ladies top scorers were Melissa Franklin and Maria Fazio! The Tennis Dinner held in the 19th Hole was delightful, and a great chance to catch up with our many friends. Thanks to our Chef and staff for providing the occasion with the Mediterranean Flair; and a special thanks to Dani Hahn who provided the amazing and beautiful Flower arrangements for our table settings! We again, would like to thank the previous Tennis Committee Chairman, Jim Carder and the other Tennis Committee members. They each spent many hours in their effort to provide for the further enjoyment of our Tennis Program, Members and its facilities. Thanks to each of you! Special recognition for the two people who were the Most Improved Men’s and Women’s players of the year. Our Men’s winner was Joe Fazio, one of our newest members who has been working hard on his game, and our Ladies stand out of the Year is Siri Marshall. She has spent the last year putting herself in challenging positions and has come to better understand timing and shot selection! Congratulations to you both!
Tennis & Tequila Night (formally known as, Twilight Tennis): June 14th, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Tennis Tip: When Not hitting - You’re Moving For most players in doubles, they don’t do a lot when the focus is not on them. That’s a very bad habit to get into. When you are not hitting the ball, you have got to be doing everything you can to hit the next ball. That’s what teamwork is all about! This is a two-way street with you and your partner. Your partner has got to be hitting the ball to a part of the court that makes it easier for you to get involved at the front of the court when the ball comes back over the net. Movement: There are really two different types of footwork in tennis – interior footwork and exterior footwork. Interior Footwork: Imagine reaching down to the ground with your racket and drawing a circle all around you. The space inside the drawn circle is your Interior Footwork. This space is full of little adjusting steps and split steps and represents the most important footwork on a tennis court – especially in doubles. During a point, your Interior Footwork has got to be working overtime – especially when you are not hitting the ball! This is the specific footwork I am talking about when you are not hitting the ball. Keep the feet pumping, stay active, and be ready for the opportunity to get involved in the point. Exterior Footwork: This is everything outside the circle – the longer running that you do around a tennis court. Exterior footwork is not quite as important for doubles, and is not really relevant for when you are not hitting the ball. It’s just good to understand the two different concepts
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FITNESS NEWS
Co-Directors, Joy DuMay & Liz Parrish
now have a cubby above the towels where you can leave your water bottle for reuse while you are exercising here at Birnam Wood. We will even put your name on it!
Fitness Class Schedule May 2018 Please note: all classes cancelled Memorial Day, Monday May 28 Monday 11:00 – Iyengar Yoga 3:00 – Core and More Tuesday 9:30 – Strengthen and Lengthen 10:30 – Gentle Flow Yoga
The Fitness Directors, Liz and Joy, want to send congratulations to all who participated in our BIRNAM STRONG FITNESS CHALLENGE. Although there were numerous evacuations during our March contest, most of our 42 participants completed 21 workouts in 21 days! On April 5th we had a fun rewards party where gift certificate prizes focused on supporting the local businesses affected by the Thomas fire and 1-9 Debris Flow, from sandwich shops to restaurants and even a few liquor stores. A special thanks to Leslie Robinson, our creative and tireless Fitness Committee Chair! Keep up your Spring Fitness momentum by enjoying our Group Exercise classes, functional Free Motion strength equipment, Precor cardio machines and, as always, the upbeat and encouraging atmosphere in the Fitness Center. ALSO: Let’s stay eco-minded and hydrated! We 10
Thursday 9:30 – Strengthen and Lengthen 10:00 – Iyengar Yoga 10:30 – Gentle Flow Yoga 3:00 – Core and More Friday 3:00 – Fun Fit Friday!
Birnam Strong T-Shirts!
Sign up in the Fitness Center to purchase a special Birnam Strong long sleeved, limited edition t-shirt. This will be the last chance for these so come in by May 7th to order yours! Price is $30.00.
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CROQUET NEWS by Roger Lenard Croquet Committe Chairman
Sundays at 10:15 followed by lunch Fridays – Beginners & Experienced Players 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Croquet Pro Jay Campbell – Phone: (805) 452-4676 Occasional clinics offered for beginning and intermediate players.
BRIDGE NEWS
E/W 1st 2nd 3rd
Mary Schmidt/Phyllis Harvey…63.22 Al Taylor/Meredith Taylor…67.10 Peter Gray/Betty Gray…52.80
Winners April 12 N/S 1st Bob Short/Barbara Hadley…57.71 2nd Betty Meyer/Fred Lukas…54.13 3rd Lee Luria/Claudia Lapin…52.60 E/W 1st 2nd 3rd
Agnes Murdoch/David Murdoch…62.57 Sally Enthoven/J. Brian McGrath…61.11 Cordelia Stearns/Roger Lenard…60.45
Reminder…
Mary Schmidt Bridge Chairman
Every fourth Saturday is knife sharpening day at the Club. Bring us your tired, your dull and your forgotten knives and shears safely wrapped a few days before and when you pick them up they will have a new life, plus be a lot safer to use.
Winners March 29 N/S 1st Betty Meyer/Fred Lukas…61.39 2nd Robert Hollman/Candace Dauphinot…53.06 3rd Lee Luria/Laura Kuhn…49.45 E/W 1st 2nd 3rd
Peter Gray/Betty Gray…62.62 Cindy Darcey/Jim Darcey…55.95 Al Taylord/Meredith Taylor
Winners April 5 N/S 1st Bob Short/Barbara Hadley…61.57 2nd Robert Hollman/Candace Dauphinot…56.89 3rd Peter Stalker/Roger Lenard…55.10
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT The Board of Directors welcomes the following Members to The Board of Directors welcomes the following members Birnam Wood Golf Club: to Birnam Wood Golf Club:
Resident Members: George (Bob) and Barbara Smith Bob and Barbara Smith reside in Montecito. He is President of Wallace, Smith Construction and is on the Leadership Board of Bakersfield. They are members of La Cumbre CC, past members of Seven Oaks CC, have 6 grown children and 8 grandchildren. David and Rachael Stein David and Rachael Stein reside in Montecito. He is Chairman, Stein’s Garden and Home. He has a BA in English from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. They are members of Knowlwood, Milwaukee Country Club and have two children, ages 14 and 16. Out-of-State Member: George and Carol Porter George and Carol Porter reside in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He is retired VP of 3rd generation family business, Central Cadillac, Cleveland, Ohio. He is a Board member/Chair of Investment Committee-Cleveland and International Piano Competition. He received his BA from Miami University of Ohio. They are past members of Kirtland Country Club, Cleveland and have four grown children.
IN MEMORIAM Mr. Bill Wayne A Member since 1982
A note for our Corporate Members from Security‌ Please be certain to notify Security when you sell or trade-in a vehicle. If you can do so while you still have possession of the car, Security will remove the transponder sticker for you. If you no longer have possession of the car, we will be able to deactivate the transponder in the system, ensuring that unauthorized entry at the Sheffield Gate does not take place.
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The following new candidates for membership will be considered at the next meeting of the Membership Committee:
Mr. Thomas Boland Tennis
Retired, Managing Director, Citibank Prior member, Farmington Country Club
Mrs. Judy Smith Mr. Douglas White
Mr. JJ Resnick Intermediate Golf
Owner, Moscow Copper Company Former member, Astoria Country Club
Mr. Dave Barton Mr. Ross Bagdasarian
The following candidate was presented in last month’s Bulletin for review and will again be considered at the next meeting of the Membership Committee: Mr. Matthew Porter Junior Golf
VP, Brown & Brown Insurance Services Member, Glen Annie Men’s Club
Mr. Bill Vaughan Dr. Ron Robertson
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 and all unfavorable correspondence will be returned upon completion of the candidate’s application. Please submit comments by May 9, 2018. Membership Committee: Mr. David Grotenhuis, Chairman Mr. Andy Chou Mrs. Gail Gelles Mr. Cliff Lundberg Mr. Mike Marshall Mrs. Lizzie Peus Mrs. Teri Sahhar Mr. Ryan Siemens Mrs. Gloria Slaughter Mrs. Larie Smith Mrs. Linda Whiston