2018-6-1 Nesletter

Birnam Wood Golf Club

Volume 227, Number 49

June, 2018

FEATURED EVENTS: FATHER’S DAY BBQ Sunday, June 17, 2018 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

DAOU WINE DINNER Saturday, June 23, 2018 6:00 p.m.

JULY 4th BBQ Wednesday, July 4, 2018 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

HAWAIIAN BBQ BUFFET Thursday, July 12, 2018 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

BBQ BUFFET Every Thursday Evening No Corkage Fee CHOP HOUSE NIGHT Every Friday Evening BURGER MADNESS SUNDAY NIGHTS Gourmet Burgers and Special Sunday Supper Casual Menu THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 29, 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

I am pleased to report that our Board of Directors and Management have adopted three important priorities and initiatives to be implemented before the end of this fiscal year, October 31, 2018.

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

Ari Kreisler General Manager/CFO Michael Goodcase Head Golf Professional Martin Moore Golf Course Superintendent Brandon Hughes

Executive Chef Mitch Vargas Director of Security 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

EDITORIAL STAFF

Miss Diane Wootton Beverly Andersen

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Bulletin Chairman Editor

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Our first priority is a New Member Initiative to attract 15-20 qualified new members by November 1st.

Like many private clubs around the country, Birnam has experienced membership attrition. We need your help to accomplish the new membership goals, and will be bringing back the “New Member Committee.” It will be tasked with developing new ideas to promote Birnam Wood and to add well qualified new members by the November 1st deadline.

Another Birnam priority is adding a bocce ball court and a fire pit adjacent to the terrace dining area and the Grill. Because our Membership has expressed a high degree of interest for bocce, we conducted a study of other clubs to learn how bocce was received. Overall, clubs that have installed bocce ball courts have found the experience to be very successful and popular with their members. We actually have plans which were developed last year before the fire and debris flow events.

The third priority for the remainder of this fiscal year is Management’s goal to continue to maintain a very high level of “membership satisfaction.” Our outstanding staff, our exceptional food and beverage service, and our highly successful golf, tennis, fitness, croquet, and social activities have all contributed to this high level of satisfaction.

The Board is very excited about these priorities, all of which are designed to keep Birnam Wood as one of the “premier private clubs” in all of Southern California.”

Out on the course, renovation of Hole #9 is well under way.

Marty Moore and Mike Hurzdan, our course architect, are managing the renovation. Golfers are sure to enjoy the new features, including several new bunkers and design changes.

Our goal is for the 9th Hole to be open by the RTJ Men’s Invitational golf tournament at the end of July. Please feel free to ask Marty, Andrew Anthony or Mike Goodcase about the 9th Hole and its new architectural challenges.

The Thursday night barbecues are also back, so grab your fellow members or friends and come out to the Terrace for a fun and fabulous al fresco dining experience. The summer barbecues are a great way to introduce friends and potential members to Birnam Wood too.

Remember Birnam Wood is back and in full swing.

See you at the Club soon!

Larry Guy President

Birnam Wood Golf Club FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Ari Kreisler

I write this just after completing a perfect Mother’s Day brunch. It wasn’t just the additions of our new signature Mimosa bar or Chef Brandon’s biscuit station or even the Jazz trio, it was the charm of our Members all set against the extraordinary setting of this wonderful Club. Even Mother Nature, on Mother’s Day throwing us some drizzle didn’t put a damper on the festivities.

Backed by a tradition of proven hospitality and excellent service, we at Birnam Wood consider it a privilege to provide a wonderful atmosphere for you and your guests.

Whether it is for a round of golf, a stay in the Cottages, a lunch or even your company meeting, please feel free to use your Club to accommodate you and yours.

As promised, the Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament and Buffet was a smash hit. I received so many compliments on the food that we will surely be having more Mexican buffets in the near future.

Can you smell that? June is here and that means Birnam Wood’s unique smoker is back in action for Thursday Night Barbecues. Signature cocktails, live music, excellent service and simply the best bbq food in town.

The Golf Course healed and the Bermuda is ready for another great summer. Have you tried Tennis? If not, get yourself a lesson on our exceptional Clay courts!

As Birnam Wood continues to turn-up the volume on the fun, I feel a special cordiality spreading around the Club. Strangers smiling and introducing themselves just to say “hello.” One reason your Club is different is because it isn’t just about the amenities and the history, it is about the people. The more of you I meet, the more welcome I feel serving you.

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Women's Golf Association

PLAY OF THE DAY/TUESDAYS

Join the fun: Sign up for Ladies Day! (sign up in the Locker Room)

June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26

First Tuesday Odd or Even Texas Scramble Three Blind Mice

1st Tuesday Net Winners 68 Nancy Hunter

Nancy Norberg 9 Hole Winner 17 pts Roz Fendon

Robert Trent Jones Challenge May 15, 2018

1st Gross 77

Vivienne Bellisario Asia Anthony

1st Net 61

Joyce Lukas Karen Pleus

2nd Net 61

Peggy Guy Ingrid Brandes

Closest to the Flagtick: Hole #2 Ingrid Shattuck Hole #5 Asia Anthony Hole #12 Ingrid Brandes Hole #15 Cindy Darcey Hole #17 Vivienne Bellisario

3’ 6” 62’ 0” 7’ 4” 14’ 10” 7’ 6”

1st Gross

MOST IMPROVED LADY GOLFER FOR APRIL 2018 ANNE HALL Vivienne Bellisario & Asia Anthony

1st Net

Save the Date!

LADY MACBETH’S CHALLENGE September 13th & 14th Joyce Lukas & Karen Peus

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Golf News Head Golf Professional Michael Goodcase

Summer is just around the corner, and so is the opening of our newly renovated ninth hole. It has been very exciting to see the entire process of the renovation. Dr. Mike Hurdzan was meticulous in making sure the new contours of the fairway would direct excess water, or mud, away from the bordering homes and directly toward the lake. The hole will become more of a strategic Par 5 with higher levels of “risk and reward” for players wishing to approach the hole from that perspective. The sod will be laid in place during the month of June, and the hole should be ready for play by the end of July. When that occurs, that will be another step in our club’s recovery process from the tragic event on January 9.

Also, the golf course is fully recovered and back to beautiful condition. This is the perfect opportunity to come out for a round of golf with your Birnam buddies, or invite a guest to play our incredible track.

Another good reason to come out is to sharpen up your skills in preparation for the upcoming Member – Guest Tournaments. The Men’s Robert Trent Jones Classic will be contested July 26 -28. The Lady Macbeth’s Challenge will be played September 13 – 14.

It is never too early to prepare!!

Our Ladies’ Team has one more away match with San Luis Obispo CC. They are currently 2-3 in their first five matches. Our ladies played well throughout the season and deserve commendation for the efforts and success. Good job ladies, and keep up the hard work!

Finally, here are a few reminders about our golf policies and procedures. It is important that all members check in the golf shop before their round of golf. This helps insure accurate billing of any necessary charges.

If a group wishes to tee off on any tee other than hole #1, they must receive permission from the golf shop staff. Practice is limited to areas of the club designed for the purpose of practice. Practice is prohibited on the golf course itself. Golf carts may not be driven by any person under the age 16, nor any person without a driver’s license. Golf carts must not be driven on the side slopes of, or onto, tee areas or greens, or onto side slopes of bunkers or hazards. Except when on cart paths, carts and pull carts must not be driven any closer than 15 yards of any green, or closer than as marked and posted.

Congratulations…

HOLE IN ONE William Reyner Hole #12 5/8/18

w w w. b w g c . n e t Been on Birnam Wood’s website lately?

Check out bwgc.net for Club updates, Golf News, Dining Menus, Fitness Articles and more!

Questions?

(805) 969-2223 Ext. 226

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2018 Lady Macbeth’s Challenge

September 13th & 14th

“Will you join us for our annual Member-Guest Tournament (foursome event/two members & two guests) for golf & honoring a few of the “Search & Rescue” heroes from the Thomas Fire & 1/9 Debris Flow? Gather your foursome (two Birnam members & two guests)… We hope you can join us for this fun tournament filled with golf, friendship and tributes!”

Formal Invitiations/Guest Information provided at a later date…

— Birnam Wood Women’s Golf Association Questions: Call or contact Connie Stein WGA President (805) 453-3910 or hdpconnie@msn.com

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Men’s Guest Day May 9, 2018 1st Net 121

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Jim Darcey Larry Durham Joel Maloney Preston Maloney

1st Gross 135

Chris Gregoire JJ Resnick Rob Crane Chris Higgins

2nd Net 121

David Carpenter Charlie Bissell Kelly Vandever Ryan Malmsten

2nd Gross 136

Bowen Farrell Andy Anthony Ian Underhill Ryan Slater

Closest to the Flagstick: Hole #5 - Jim Perry 10’ 4” Hole #15 - Roger Lenard 9’ 2”

Mixed Cinco de Mayo Tournament May 5, 2018

1st Place 107

Madelyn Foster Vivienne Bellisario Chris Gregoire Frank McGinity Todd Aldrich

Low Team Score Hole #5

Merrill Sherman Joyce Lukas Martin Bell Rich Rosin Bevin Cherot

Closest to the Flagstick: Hole #5 Women: Ingrid Brandes

Men: Rich Rosin

20’ 10” 4’ 10”

1st Place

1st Net

Chris Gregoire, Vivienne Bellisario, Todd Aldrich, Frank McGinity & Madelyn Foster (not shown) Jim Darcey, Larry Durham, Joel Maloney & Preston Maloney

Low Team Score

1st Gross

Chris Gregoire, JJ Resnick, Rob Crane & Chris Higgins

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Rich Rosin, Bevin Cherot, Joyce Lukas, Martin Bell & Merrill Sherman (not shown)

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Robert McLean Memorial Member-Member Tournament May 18 & 19, 2018 OVERALL CHAMPIONS 121 Rob Crane & Chris Gregoire Oak Flight: 1st Gross 1st Place 2nd Place

136 Dave Barton & Andrew Anthony 122.5 Todd Aldrich & Chuck Journey 123 Tim Armour & David Cronenbold

OAK FLIGHT - 1st GROSS

Dave Barton & Andrew Anthony

OAK FLIGHT - 1st PLACE

Creek Flight: 1st Place 124.5 Don Eversoll & Bill Meeker 2nd Place 124.5 Jim Carberry & Michael Byram Horse Race Champions: Rob Crane & Chris Gregoire Closest to the Flagstick: Hole #12 – Tim Armour 23’ 1”

Hole #2 – Robert Finkelstein 14” OVERALL CHAMPIONS

Chuck Journey & Todd Aldrich

CREEK FLIGHT - 1st PLACE

Rob Crane & Chris Gregoire Don Eversoll & Bill Meeker

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Birnam Wood Golf Club Tennis Tip: The Returner’s Partner You are not starting on offense. You are starting in neutral.

TENNIS NEWS Dan Webster Director of Tennis

Summer is upon us, and we will be starting this month with our newly renamed Tequila & Tennis Nights which has been historically called ‘Twilight Tennis’.

It will continue to be scheduled for the second Thursday of each month during the season except in July when it will be held on July 19th. The start time will still be 5:30 p.m. and play will go until approximately 7:00 p.m., at which time we will move to the Terrace for dinner and libations! Thank you to all who came out for the Memorial Day Mixer. We hope it was a fun event for each of you.

Please remember the clinic(s) schedule that might be best for you: Tuesday, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. is a men’s and ladies clinic, where we prioritize skill levels on a top court and a lower court so it might well be comprised of men and women, so long as the skill sets are similar.

On Thursday and Saturday mornings, we have a ladies clinic at 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. where we cover patterns of play, prioritizing point play to learn to better manage the emotional and mental pressure match play presents for each of us.

Thursday afternoons there is a Men’s Day event from 2:00 to-3:30 p.m., where the Tennis Pro will play Doubles with the members while providing tactical and some technical advice including some drilling to further develop good habits and encourage good fundamentals.

Upcoming Events: June 14th, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Tequila & Tennis Night (Dinner to follow) July 19th, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Tequila & Tennis Night (Dinner to follow) 10

The Returner’s Partner is the one doubles position that gets butchered the most. The fact that every other player on the court can hit the ball before the Returner’s Partner makes it a very difficult position. You want to do something, anything, but the best possible thing to do is understand that you start in neutral.

The person on the court that provides the most information for where the Returner’s Partner should move is actually not their own partner – it is the Server’s Partner on the other side of the net. What the Server’s Partner does impacts the Returner’s Partner the most.

Of all the problems I see on a doubles court that puts a team in trouble, it’s when the Returner’s Partner crosses the service line when they are actually on defense. It’s like auto-pilot for so many players, voluntarily moving into the lion’s den when they have no right to be there. And to compound the problem, often they are looking back at their partner, the returner, hitting the ball and moving forward at the same time.

Wrong movement and wrong person to focus on. It’s the Server’s Partner who you are reacting to.

You are last – Last to hit the ball that is. In a lot of ways, you are reacting to what is given to you. That’s just the nature of the beast. Be good at gathering clues in a very short period of time and be ready to move from neutral to either offense or defense as required

NOTE: The service charge on your bill or chits are not a tip or gratuity that is received by employees. The service charge is billed to offset the cost of providing food & beverage service to our members and the employees do not receive any portion.

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FITNESS NEWS Fitness Class Schedule

June 2018 Please see the Birnam Wood website for details on classes and locations.

Monday 11:00 – Iyengar Yoga 3:00 – Core and More

Co-Directors, Joy DuMay & Liz Parrish WONDERFUL WATER! Summer is almost here and with it comes our seasonal fabulous water aerobics class taught by Nancy Clayton. In case you haven’t tried it yet, here are just some of the benefits water workouts provide.

Full body muscle strength.

The benefits range from 4 – 42 times greater than air.

Core strength.

Whether you are standing still or moving in the water your core automatically braces to try to stabilize.

Flexibility.

Joints naturally increase their range of motion due to the multidirectional movements involved with water workouts.

Low impact.

Even with your feet on the bottom of the pool, the buoyancy of the water makes it a great option for people with arthritis or for rehabilitation.

Stress relief.

Just looking at the water can be relaxing (think beach vacation) – being IN the water multiplies the effect!

Calorie burner.

400 – 500 calories an hour!

Lowers blood pressure.

The water pressure enables blood to flow more effectively which can help to decrease blood pressure.

Join us every Tuesday at 3:00 starting June 5th.

To reserve your spot, sign up monthly for $20 per class. Class size is limited. Drop ins are welcome for $25 per class if there is room in the pool. For more information, contact Nancy Clayton at 805-455-6118 or onbalancefitness@gmail.com

Tuesday 9:30 – Strengthen and Lengthen 10:30 – Gentle Flow Yoga NEW! 3:00 Aqua Aerobics NEW! 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!

BRIDGE NEWS

Mary Schmidt Bridge Chairman

2018 BIRNAM WOOD INTERCLUB BRIDGE TOURNAMENT RESULTS : THE TROPHY COMES HOME Chaired by Bob Hollman and Candace Dauphinot, the third annual Birnam Wood Interclub Bridge Tournament was held on April 21, 2018. Competing were the Bridge Clubs of: La Cumbre Golf Club, Little Town Club, Casa Dorinda Retirement Community, Valley Golf Club and Birnam Wood Golf Club.

When the Tournament was created, it was with the motto: “Friendship and Fun between the Bridge Clubs of Santa Barbara”. The goal was achieved, with all 56 players enjoying the friendly game, greeting old friends and getting to know new ones. Bridge Director, Peter Gray, Birnam Wood member, again brought his exceptional Bridge expertise to the Tournament setting a perBridge News Continued on Next Page...

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movements. A beautiful outdoor lunch was served between the two sets of Bridge play.

The following results were announced during the delightful cocktail party held after the Tournament:

Winners April 26th 1st Robert Hollman/Candace Dauphinot…63.55 2nd/3rd Marguerite Amer/Sam Amer…57.81 2nd/3rd Bobbie Dohan/Bob Bonhof…57.81

BIRNAM WOOD FIRST PLACE Team Leader Roger Lenard and his group: Cordelia Stearns, Peter Johnson, Deanne Violich, Mike Marshall, Steve Lew, Agnes Murdoch and Dave Murdoch.

LA CUMBRE

VALLEY CLUB

Winners May 3 N/S 1st Sam Amer/Marguerite Amer…63.33 2nd Lee Luria/Laura Kuhn…55.42 3rd Peter Stalker/Roger Lenard…50.83

SECOND PLACE: Team Leader Jo Lindros THIRD PLACE: Team Leader Bob Hollman

E/W 1st 2nd 3rd

A big Thank You to the Tournament Chairs and the Director for their efforts in making this event successful.

Congratulations to the players, and thanks to them for their enthusiasm and participation. Everyone is looking forward to 2019 and more Tournament excitement.

Andre Saltoun/Morrie Jurkowitz…60.42 Mary Schmidt/Jo Lindros…57.50 Jerry Rocco/Joan Rocco…56.25

Winners May 10 1st Mary Schmidt/Jo Lindros…65.28 2nd Betty Meyer/Fred Lukas….55.56 3rd Peter Johnson/Deanne Vilich…53.47 Winners May 24 N/S 1st Mollie Love/Gloria Cushman…59.58 2nd Peter Stalker/Roger Lenard…52.92 3rd Mike Marshall/Andre Saltoun…50.42 E/W 1st 2nd 3rd

Winners April 19th N/S 1st Mollie Love/Gloria Cushman…67.14 2nd Robert Hollman/Candace Dauphinot…56.61 3rd Peter Stalker/Roger Lenard…53.82 E/W 1st 2nd 3rd

Tom Mack/Judy Mack…59.17 Jean Rogers/Phyllis Harvey…57.08 Mary Schmidt/Jo Lindros…53.33

IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Theron Chapman (Ann) A Member since 2001

Mary Schmidt/Jo Lindros…60.05 Bobbie Dohan/Bob Bonhof…57.77 Cindy Darcey/Jim Darcey…52.04

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

Mr. Michael Kravchuk Out-of-State

CTO, Integrated Distribution Solutions LLC Mr. Glennon Muller Member, Omaha Country Club Ms. Teresa McWilliams

The following candidates were presented in last month’s Bulletin for review and will again 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

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 June 13, 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