2019-2-1 Newsletter by bwgc

PRESIDENT’S LETTER David Grotenhuis, President

We continue to have a busy schedule of events here at Birnam Wood. It seems that each event is full of fun and excitement, and great food! I will let others summarize these activities in other places in this newsletter. I’d like to continue to bring everyone up to date as to where we are in activating our Strategic Plan. One thing I have learned in my career in the development business is that development projects move at glacial speed. For example, when the Bocce ball project was approved some time ago there was no plan to do the several projects we are now contemplating. Now that we are pursuing several projects, we want to make sure that they are all in harmony with each other. That means we need to pause slightly on the Bocce courts until we are sure what will be entailed in the renovation of the Clubhouse. For example, will there be a change in the terrace surface? If so, we will want to match that with the patio area around the Bocce courts. This is just one of many items that needs to be considered. We have also retained a project manager who will be with us throughout the entire multi year process. He will only work on an “as needed” basis but will provide the continuity need for the several projects we hope to build. We have identified the interior design firm we would like to engage in the Clubhouse renovation. We hope to have them fully engaged in the next 30 days. They will begin with scope and plans as soon as that engagement is given. I know many members have questions and ideas about what we are doing at Birnam Wood to make it a better place for all. I want to encourage any member to contact me with any of these questions and ideas. My contact information is in the Club Roster. As previously mentioned, this undertaking is heavily dependent on inviting new qualified members to join our community. Let’s all continue to look for folks that we think would enjoy and contribute to this wonderful club.

HIGHLIGHTS Birthday Dinners (Any regular Dinner night except Friday)

Wine Dinner Far Niente/Nickle&Nickle

Duplicate Bridge (Every Thursday ~ 12:45 p.m.)

Ladies’ Guest Day

February 8

Chop House Night (Friday Evening)

Men’s Team Play vs. Saticoy

February 9

Tennis Member‐Guest Doubles February 10

Burger Madness (Sunday Evening) Happy Hour – 19th Hole (Wednesdays–Sundays 3-5:30 p.m.)

Fitness Bootcamp Party

February 1

Ladies’ Valentine’s Scramble

February 5

Men’s Guest Day

February 6

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February 7

Sinatra’s Valentine’s Day Dinner February 14 Pickleball Clinic

February 16

Ladies’ Presidents Cup

February 19

Men’s Team Play vs. North Ranch February 23 Ladies’ Team Play vs. Alisal Ranch February 28

BIRNAM WOOD GOLF CLUB 2031 Packing House Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Phone (805) 969-2223 Fax (805) 969-5037 www.bwgc.net Email: frontdesk@bwgc.net BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Grotenhuis President Robert Nourse Vice President/ Treasurer James Carder Secretary Andrew Anthony Director Tim Armour Director Allegra Bessolo Director David Carpenter Director Richard De Schutter Director Don Eversoll Director Teri Sahhar Director Connie Stein Director Diane Sullivan Director Beth Wood Director COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Alex Nourse Bob Hollman Diane Wootton Alex Nourse Roger Lenard Robert Nourse Ron Robertson, Jr. Tim Armour Andrew Anthony Nanette Vaughan Beth Wood Peter Slaughter Lizzie Peus Tim Armour Trina Grokenberger Connie Stein

A&L Bridge Bulletin Chairman Cottage Croquet Finance Fitness Golf Green Homeowners House Legal Membership New Member Comm Tennis Women’s Golf Assn.

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019, 8:30 A.M.

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER By Ari Kreisler, General Manager

Birnam Wood is special for many reasons. One is that Boards and Committees long before ours had the foresight to make decisions they knew would positively impact the shaping of the Club. In 1987, they plucked Marty Moore from Riviera Country Club and that move has paid dividends for over 31 years. Sure, Marty has won awards for overall course management excellence and best management practices. But Marty is special beyond that. With 145 homes directly on the golf course and living in the same gated community, you can imagine that Marty’s role as a Golf Course Superintendent is different from most. Nicknamed “Mayor” of Birnam Wood, Marty’s responsibilities include some oversight of all 223 acres. In recent years, things have really changed for Birnam Wood and especially for Marty. Seven years ago, we began suffering from extreme drought. Where the average rainfall was about 20 inches, Birnam Wood has received over 12 inches in a year only once. Marty’s leadership helped the Club embark on a full turf replacement to Bermuda which was completed in 2016. 15% of the turf was converted to non-turf; first pine-straw, then gorilla hair (which was Marty’s original recommendation). Marty and his crew did a majority of the hardest work which saved the Club almost a half million dollars. In 2017, Marty teamed-up with Mitch Vargas to help lead the Club through the Roads Project. Not only was it $400,000 under budget, but it was expertly coordinated to appease Club Members and Homeowners.

In December 2017, everything changed as the Thomas Fire, the biggest in the history of California, ravaged the hills above Santa Barbara and closed the Club for three weeks. While the area was evacuated for two weeks, Marty stayed. He blew ash off Greens and mowed. He hand-watered not only the turf but the starved trees and shrubs and surrounding vegetation. Two weeks later, in the early hours of January 9th, the burned mountains just above the Club received a storm. Depending on the data source – National Weather Service, County of Santa Barbara or the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration – rainfall met or exceeded a 200-year storm standard. This caused massive mud and debris to flow throughout Montecito and down through Birnam Wood. Mud and debris flowed around normal water flow areas, tore apart bridges and flowed over the East Valley Road (192), through Birnam Wood homes and onto the golf course. The ninth fairway was under 3,000 cubic yards of mud and debris. The pond, located at the end of the fairway, filled with another 12,000 yards of mud. The roads inside Birnam Wood were impassable. First Responders wanted to use the Clubhouse as their ground-zero but they were not able to get to the Club. Marty jumped February 2019

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER CONTINUED on a tractor and began clearing roads and helping residents from their homes. Soon, First Responders began arriving and by midday, they were landing helicopters on the hole18 fairway adjacent to the Clubhouse. Along with Mitch and his team, Marty worked tirelessly helping to coordinate the rescue efforts. Without drinkable water, gas or power, and then for two weeks while the area was evacuated, Marty and Mitch never stopped. Dayin, day-out, Marty helped ensure the community was safe. The Club had over 250 firemen, FEMA personnel, policemen and rescuers staged inside the Clubhouse. At one point, in order to save the 9th green, Marty even convinced the fire department to hose-off the mud and debris that would have killed the green. That wasn’t all. During the two weeks of evacuations, Marty coordinated efforts to have the mud removed from the 18 resident’s homes and yards that were inundated. He was instrumental in clearing drains on the roads and course, ensured all streets were passable and that the golf course received adequate attention. After a month, the Clubhouse was allowed to reopen. The Golf course opened 15 playable holes. A few days later there were 17 playable holes and Marty’s focus moved to repairing the pond on hole-9 and clearing the mud off the fairway. The irrigation system on the entire hole was shot. The pond, the Club’s main reservoir for its well water, was destroyed. Through careful planning, the day before the Member-Guest and only six months after the mudslide, hole-9 re-opened for play on July 25th with a grand celebration. For all this, Marty has recently received yet another award. But this one is different and holds a special place in his heart: The Robert Trent Jones, Robert Kummer, Golf Course Superintendent of the Year Award. Mr. Kummer, a Green Committee chair and two-time president of Birnam Wood, worked closely with Marty for the better part of two decades. Mr. Kummer, who helped found the RTJ Society in 2004, would have been so proud of Marty. The award came with a cash prize and in typical Marty fashion, he distributed it to his staff. Marty is the ambassador of this Club. Aside from his exceptional agronomic and management skills, he has always managed to do much more with less staff. He is an environmental leader, a wonderful father and husband and it is quite possible that the decision in 1987 to bring Marty Moore to Birnam Wood was the single best decision ever made by Birnam Wood.

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HOUSE COMMITTEE CORNER

By Beth Wood, Chair House Committee WE’RE OFF TO A GREAT START IN 2019! We kicked off the new year with a New Year’s Eve party that rocked the house! Members danced the night away to our favorite LA band whose lead singers set the place on fire! The “Go Big Club” went all out to transform the club into a great nightclub vibe! Then, there was the SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA... no understatement there! Everything imaginable from the sea was beautifully prepared and presented! The dessert table brought us to our knees! I think it’s safe to say that our members were blown away when they entered the once again “transformed” club house for WINTER JAZZFEST! From the wonderful New Orleans style cuisine (there were several at our table who almost overdosed on Beignets warm from the oven) to the decor and fun jazz band (not to mention the saxophone ice sculpture spouting Hurricanes!!) it was a spectacular experience!! SO PROUD OF OUR CLUB! At these events, I’ve had an opportunity to talk to and hear from our members about their experience of the “new and Improved Birnam.” I can tell you our members are loving it!!! They frequently talk about being thrilled with the new level of FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT!

All this would not be happening without the vision of Ari Kreisler and the creativity of Jordan Sweeney! Also, credit goes to Chef Brandon and his staff who are willing to try new things and work hard to achieve them! Much credit also goes to our new events coordinator, Monica Dawson who overseas and helps execute these events. A big acknowledgement to our new engineer, Israel Ruiz who literally hand builds most of the props (the boat, the music notes, the lighting etc.) that make our events so beautifully decorated! Eric and Ivan are helping at every turn to make sure the service is at a new level. When you have the opportunity please take the time to acknowledge and thank our staff for the “TRANSFORMATION” that is taking place at Birnam! And please don’t forget to let your friends know about the fun and excitement that is happening here. WE NEED NEW MEMBERS to maintain and enhance the vitality and viability of our wonderful club! Coming up: FAR NIENTE/NICKEL AND NICKEL WINE DINNER on February 7th. We encourage you to sign up early for VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER featuring a fabulous singer who literally channels Frank Sinatra! Can’t wait! Our goal is to continue to elevate the member satisfaction this year! So please keep your wonderful ideas and feedback coming our way!

February 2019

Sinatra's

VALENTINE’S day dinner

Thursday, February 14th Seatings from 5:30pm – 8pm

Prix Fixe Menu and live singing by Danny Delurgio aka Frank Sinatra! $129++ Call for reservations 805.969.2223

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February 2019 Reservations (805) 969-2223

Come join your clubs Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine and Assistant General Manager as he takes you through Spain. 6 wines will be paired with small bites. You don’t have to be wine savvy, come and enjoy! $75++ Don’t be intimidated, you don’t have to know anything about wine. Come and have FUN with your new SOMM and enjoy the experience that everyone will be talking about! Contact the Front Desk for Reservations (805)969-2223. Reservations are encouraged for dining afterward. Please arrive promptly.

SOMMELIER’S CORNER

By Jordan Sweeney, CSW, Assistant General Manager I hope everyone has been having fun with all the new events! I wanted to give special thanks to Monica Dawson and Israel Ruiz. They have really brought a lot to this club since their arrival and are helping us take our club to new heights! I also want to thank Chef Brandon, his team and Eric Salazar and his team for also stepping up their game to help complete this amazing team. In February, we are having a Far Niente Wine Dinner on Thursday, the 7th. Far Niente Winery, located in Oakville (Napa Valley), opened in 1885 and is one of the oldest wineries in the state. They feature a fantastic, crisp Chardonnay and a famous Cabernet Sauvignon. For this event, Chef Brandon gets to go all out and show off his tremendous talents. The food, wine and fine dining service WILL be top notch. If you want to show off your club, bring your guests to this dinner. If you haven’t already, join our Birnam Wood Wine Club! We get exclusive deals by our suppliers and can offer you amazing wines at a price you can’t find anywhere else. This is a perfect opportunity to enhance your cellar. To join, just e-mail at jsweeney@bwgc.net or fill out the form at the front desk. The front desk also has flyers of upcoming events that you could grab before you leave.

Wine Time

This is one white wine we are featuring that you MUST try. Belondrade y Lurton from Rueda Spain. This 95-point white wine, fermented and aged in oak, is a single varietal Verdejo made from over 30-year-old vineyards located at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level. To me, this beautiful, lush wine tastes like a White Burgundy from Meursault. Next time you are up at the club for dinner, instead of having a glass of Chardonnay, give this Verdejo a taste. Thank you all for your continuous support, Jordan Sweeney

NEW AND IMPROVED DINING / EVENT RESERVATION POLICIES / HOURS EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2019 Grill and 19th Hole Dinner Reservations Reservations will be taken for seatings at 5:30pm*, 6:15pm and 7:15pm. *5:30pm seatings strongly encouraged to order by 6pm to ensure availability for 7:15pm seatings. *5:30pm seatings will have opportunity to select from limited “Sunset Menu” if order is placed by 6pm. Event Reservations Reservation period for Club Events will begin 60-days prior to the Event, excluding: Easter, Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving which start 120-days prior to the Event. February 2019

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GOLF NEWS

By Michael Goodcase, Head Golf Professional Well, 2019 is well underway!! We have had some wonderful rain systems come our way. It has been very nice having half to an inch, then a break, followed by another half inch to an inch. We are crossing our fingers that this pattern will continue, and we exceed our average rainfall for the year. The golf course benefits tremendously from natural irrigation. It is like receiving liquid gold, especially for us here in Montecito. As we continue to see the golf course in fantastic playing condition, it is even more important to care for the course. The Golf and Greens Committee want to encourage everyone to “Honor the Green Line.” The painted broken green line around our green complexes are there to remind all players to keep golf carts from crossing into areas where golf cart traffic is restricted. It is so important to keep the area surrounding our greens in the best possible play conditions. Our Bermuda turf goes into a state of dormancy when the temperatures drop. Our turf becomes quite firm and fast. The more carts that traverse our hills around the greens increase the amount of distance that balls carom away from the hole, as well as, creating tighter lies from which players chip. So, again, the committees, and fellow golfers, would appreciate all players “Honoring the Green Line.”

THE BIRNAM WOOD WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO THE

nt e m a n r ou T mble a cr S e ol H Valentine 18 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 , 20 19

9:00 am Shotgun Complimentary Breakfast served at 8:00 am Format: Please sign-up in Ladies Locker Room with one partner. Pro Shop Staff will blind draw another twosome to make a foursome. Each twosome’s scramble score will be added together to calculate the foursome’s score. Prizes will be awarded for NET only.

Red or Pink are the colors of the day Please give 48 hours’ notice of cancellation, or cancellation fee applies. Chairmen: Teddi Lenard and Pat MacKinnon.

January also marked the return of Men’s Team Play. After last year, our men are poised to compete against La Cumbre, North Ranch, and Saticoy. Matches will begin on Saturday, January 19 at La Cumbre. They will have six matches, two against each club. The team is ready for a playoff run, led by team captains, Andrew Anthony and Charlie Bissell. Ladies’ team is right on their heels. They have begun preparing for their season. The professional staff puts on a series of clinics to help prepare them for their matches. The four clinics will cover short game, full swing and strategy. Their first match will be at Birnam Wood on Thursday, February 28, at 9:00am against Alisal Ranch. The ladies’ team is working under a Team Committee: Diane Wootton, Captain, Ann Brady, Teri Sahhar, and Betsy Atwater. I am confident that my next article will be full of good news about our teams’ successes. Now is such a great time to be a member of Birnam Wood. Support your fellow team members with words of encouragement when you see them out practicing or playing. 14

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LADIES’ GUEST DAY Friday, February 8, 2019 8 a.m. Breakfast in 19th Hole 9 a.m. Shotgun Lunch to Follow Invite one guest or three. Sign up in the locker room. Questions: Guest Day Chair - Holly Armour

IS YOUR GOLF SWING IN A STATE OF RECOVERY? By Scott Maier, PGA, Birnam Wood Teaching Professional I often think back to my days as an instructor at the Jim McLean Golf School. A phrase I would often hear instructors say to their students is, “You’re in a state of recovery.” Jim McLean even mentions it in his book The Eight Step Swing. That phase means a student has a fault in the set-up or early in the sequence of the swing and now must compensate or make a correction before they get to impact. Poor posture is a quick way to put your golf swing into a state of recovery. Poor posture can lead to a multitude of problems. The more common problems are inconsistent ball striking, off balance swings, inefficient pivot and rotation and incorrect sequence of motion. Here is a drill to help you achieve good posture: First, grab any golf club in your bag. Now stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold the club behind you in both hands, parallel to the ground (see first photo below). You should feel the shaft against your hamstrings. Flex your knees until you can’t see your shoe strings and then bend from the waist (see second photo below). Now ask yourself, “What feels different?” Maybe it’s your hamstrings, quadriceps, lower back, or your abdominal muscles. Whatever that difference is, focus on it. That’s your cue that you’re making a change. As you practice this drill be sure to keep you weight evenly distributed between your left and right foot, evenly distributed toe to heel. Make sure you don’t lean over your toes or sit back on your heels. In summary, don’t put your swing into a state of recovery! Practice this drill for a couple minutes every day and watch your posture and golf swing improve. Call the golf shop today to schedule a lesson so we can evaluate your posture and how it impacts your golf swing.

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PLAY OF THE DAY/TUESDAYS Join the fun: Sign up for Ladies Day!

2/26 - Fewest Putts

B E M R GUE E M IN

2/12 - T.O.E. Ladies will keep score on holes 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 18. The Golf Shop will subtract ½ of the handicap.

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Birnam Wood Women’s Golf Association

WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION

TOURNAMENT With Irish Luck May The Fairway Rise To Meet You

MARCH 8TH 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Invite One Guest or Three

$25 Entry Fee Per Person DECEMBER 2018: Anne Hall

Breakfast before and lunch following golf

MARCH 1ST CANCELLATION DEADLINE Questions: Karen Peus Melissa Dvorak

BIRNAM WOOD WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO PLAY IN THE POPULAR

SPRING SWING T O U R N A M E N T TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 9:00 A.M. SHOTGUN PLAY: TEXAS SCRAMBLE LUNCH FOLLOWING PLAY SIGN UP IN LOCKER ROOM INDIVIDUALLY FOURSOMES WILL BE ARRANGED BY THE GOLF SHOP TOURNAMENT CHAIR: DOYEN MCINTOSH 72 HOUR CANCELLATION NOTICE

TENNIS NEWS

By Dan Webster, Director of Tennis Dear Tennis Members, We have several events coming up. Please look at your schedules and sign up for those that you can attend! First of the month is the Member Guest Doubles event on the 10th of February. Look out for a partner now and sign up today! The UCSB Ladies Team will be here March 23rd, in the afternoon. Please check with the Tennis Office as to the associated cost for participation. Upcoming Event(s): Member Guest Doubles Event: February 10th, 9:30-12 Pickle Ball Clinic: February 16th, 2-3:30 Pickle Ball Clinic: March 16th, 2-3:30 UCSB Ladies Day Round-Robin, Saturday, March 23rd, 1pm Mixed Doubles Mixer: March 31st Tennis Tip: The most effective and underutilized serve in doubles is the serve to the body. Serving to the body is optimal because returners have more trouble directing this serve where they want it to go (i.e. away from the net player). If a serve is hit to the body, the player must quickly move out of the way and get in position to hit a decent return.

BREAKFAST 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. THE GRILL Full Service Breakfast Tuesday through Sunday LUNCH 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday Full Service ~ Grill Room Sunday ~ Brunch Menu 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Most players have poor footwork when faced with a body serve or get flustered when the ball is coming straight at their body. This is exactly what you want when serving against a returner. A serve to the body takes away the ability of a player to move forward while hitting the ball. And the body serve reduces the angles that returners can hit into. By contrast, serving wide gives the returner a great crosscourt angle, and should only be utilized if the server can accurately place his or her slice serve and produce a wide angle. Serving down the T is also a great serve for cutting down angles and forcing a more difficult inside-out return to avoid hitting near the net player. However, I think the body serve is even better. The body serve is the most likely to produce an errant or misplaced return because it is extremely difficult to move out of the way and hit a well-placed shot. The body serve is also the easiest and safest serve to hit. This is because you are aiming for the middle of the service box. As a result, you have less of a chance of hitting the ball wide. Throw in some nasty spin with the body serve and you are going to get a lot of weak returns.

DINING INFORMATION Monday ~ No Meal Service Tuesday ~ No Dinner Service Birthday Dinner ~ Members are treated to a complimentary Dinner if their birthday falls in that month. Thursday Evenings ~ No Corkage Fee Friday Evenings ~ Chop House Night Sunday ~ Burger Night 6-8:30 p.m. 19th Hole Happy Hour Wednesday through Sunday 3-5:30 p.m.

DINNER The Grill Wednesday Through Sunday 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 19th Hole Bar Menu Wednesday – Sunday 6:00 p.m – 8:30 p.m. 19th Hole Casual Fare Wednesday through Sunday 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

In order that we may plan an adequate staff for service, members are requested to make both luncheon and dinner reservations in advance. For Reservations Call (805) 969-2223.

February 2019

FITNESS NEWS

By Joy DuMay & Liz Parrish, Co-Directors Bump Up Your Metabolism! According to the Mayo Clinic, “Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. During this complex biochemical process, calories in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function”.

muscle tissue you have, the higher your metabolic rate. For a great workout plus ideas on how to incorporate strength training into your workout, try the FREE Bootcamp Class on Tuesday, February 12 at 3:00 pm!

Even when you’re at rest, your body needs energy for all its “hidden” functions, such as breathing, circulating blood, adjusting hormone levels, and growing and repairing cells. The number of calories your body uses to carry out these basic functions is known as your basal metabolic rate — what you might call metabolism. Several factors determine your individual basal metabolism, including: • Your body size and composition. People who are larger or have more muscle burn more calories, even at rest. • Your sex. Men usually have less body fat and more muscle than do women of the same age and weight, which means men burn more calories. • Your age. As you get older, the amount of muscle tends to decrease and fat accounts for more of your weight, slowing down calorie burning. What can you do to keep your metabolism high and burning calories? Incorporate the following eight Good Habits! 1) Eat Breakfast. Because your metabolism slows down during sleep, eating can fire it up and help you burn more calories throughout the day. When you eat breakfast, you’re telling your body that there are plenty of calories to be had for the day. When you skip breakfast, the message your body gets is that it needs to conserve rather than burn any incoming calories. 2) Eat the Right Breakfast. OK, so it’s about more than just eating something in the morning. If you grab a sugary donut or eat a muffin in the car, you’re setting yourself up to crash later. Instead, choose something with filling protein and fiber like eggs, yogurt and berries or wholewheat toast topped with peanut butter. 3) Get up! Going from your bed to your office chair to your car to your couch can lead to a very sedentary routine. And sitting for extended periods puts your body into energy-conservation mode, which means your metabolism can suffer. 4) Strength Train. Cardio is great, and it can quickly burn calories, but once you’re done running or cycling, your calorie burn quickly returns to normal. When you do HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and resistance-based workouts, however, your calorie burn stays elevated for longer as your muscles repair themselves. The more active 20

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5) Get Enough Protein. Protein feeds your muscles, promotes satiety and is an important component to sustaining a healthy weight. Eat too little, and you may have trouble building or maintaining muscle mass — and per the above, we know muscle’s importance to metabolism. Also, protein requires more energy to break down than carbs or fat, so you’ll actually burn more calories during digestion. 6) Get Enough Sleep. One bad night’s sleep is enough to leave you feeling sluggish and impair your cognitive processing. String together several nights in a row — or a lifetime of inadequate sleep — and science shows decreased metabolism and hormonal imbalances may follow. 7) Drink Plenty of Water. In a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers found drinking 500 milliliters of water (about 2 cups) increases metabolic rate by 30%, and that spike lasts for more than an hour. So, drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated, and you’ll get the added benefit of a boosted metabolism. 8) Relax. When stress levels increase, your body produces a hormone called cortisol. Cortisol leads to increased appetite, makes us crave comfort foods, decreases our desire to exercise and reduces sleep quality — all things that negatively impact metabolism. So, while you can’t always control your stress levels, managing stress can go a long way toward protecting your body’s internal fire.

The Fitness Center will be closed at 6:00 pm on Friday, February 1st for floor cleaning. We will reopen at 6:00 am on Saturday, February 2nd. Thank you.

BRIDGE NEWS

BRIDGE RESULTS DECEMBER/JANUARY

By Robert Hollman, Bridge Chairman

DECEMBER 20, 2018 E/W 1st: Jerry Rocco - Joan Rocco 2nd: Bobbie Dohan - Kathy Denlinger 3rd: Cindy Darcey - Jim Darcey 4th: Andre Saltoun - Morrie Jurkowitz

76.50 74.50 71.00 66.00

N/S 1st: Lee Luria - Laura Kuhn 2nd: Betty Meyer - Fred Lukas 2nd: Jim Bechtel - Steve Lew 4th: Robert Hollman - Candace Dauphinot

69.50 66.00 66.00 63.00

JANUARY 3, 2018 E/W 1st: Cindy Darcey - Jim Darcey 2nd: Andre Saltoun - Morrie Jurkowitz 2nd: Ron Latimer - Barbara Burkit 4th: Susan Northrop - Bobbe Mullen

62.00 53.00 53.00 44.00

N/S 1st: Peter Stalker - Roger Lenard 2nd: Fred Lukas - Betty Meyer 3rd: Lee Luria - Kandy Budgor 4th: Jerry Rocco - Joan Rocco

53.00 51.50 51.00 48.00

JANUARY 10, 2018 E/W 1st: Jerry Rocco - Joan Rocco 2nd: Andre Saltoun - Morrie Jurkowitz 3rd: Cordelia Stearns - Roger Lenard 4th: Candace Dauphinot - Robert Hollman

102.50 102.00 87.50 84.00

N/S 1st: Peter Stalker - Mollie Love 2nd: Emily Roos - Kandy Budgor 3rd: Jim Bechtel - Steve Lew 4th: Bill Hartman - Mary Hartman

105.50 90.00 89.50 88.50

JANUARY 17 E/W 1st: Andre Saltoun - Morrie Jurkowitz 1st: Gloria Slaughter - Ann Stinson 3rd: Joan Rocco - Jerry Rocco 4th: Kay Sellers - Sally Barden

72.50 72.50 71.50 71.00

N/S 1st: Bill Hartman - Mary Hartman 2nd: Bob Short - Barbara Hadley 3rd: Peter Johnson - Deanne Violich 4th: Peter Stalker - Mollie Love

73.50 73.00 69.50 67.00

The club hosted the annual holiday party for bridge players and spouses on December 20th following the regular Thursday afternoon duplicate game with an enjoyable selection of hors d’oeuvres and refreshments that left everyone looking forward to next December’s party. Thanks to our catering director, Monica and all the Birnam Wood management and staff for putting on this wonderful event. Duplicate bridge on Thursday afternoons is very popular at Birnam Wood with 28 - 40 players participating each week. We can accommodate as many as 52 players, so more players are always welcome. If you need a partner for any regular Thursday game, please call the front desk or email Mary Schmidt – mcschmidt@verizon.net. There is a no host lunch table in the grill reserved for bridge players every Thursday at 11:45.

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MEMBERSHIP

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. John S. DeGroot Retired, Dir./Founder, Covington Capital Mr. James McFarlane Clubhouse Member, Valley Club Mr. James Shattuck 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 February 13, 2019. Membership Committee: Mrs. Lizzie Peus, Chairman Mr. Andy Chou Mrs. Gail Gelles Mr. Cliff Lundberg

Mrs. Allison Marcillac Mrs. Patty Marshall Dr. Ron Robertson Mrs. Teri Sahhar

Mr. Ryan Siemens Mrs. Gloria Slaughter Mrs. Larie Smith Mrs. Linda Whiston

Welcome!

The Board of Directors welcomes the following members to Birnam Wood Golf Club: OUT-OF-STATE MEMBER Pete and Raney Chambers Pete and Raney Chambers reside in Fort Worth, Texas. He is the Managing Partner of Chambers Interests and is a member of Young President’s Organization. He received a B.S. from Texas Christian University; YPO Harvard Executive Education. Raney went to USC. They are members of Shady Oaks CC, Forth Worth Boat Club and have three young daughters. JUNIOR GOLF MEMBER Lauren and Trey Evans Lauren and Trey Evans reside in Montecito. Lauren is Owner of LK Events. Trey is Owner of Evans Realty + Investments. Lauren graduated from Skidmore College with a BA in Business and Economics. They are members of The Valley Club, Annandale Golf Club and have two young children. TENNIS MEMBER Charles and Gail Wehner Charles and Gail Wehner reside in Pacific Palisades, CA and have recently purchased a home in Montecito. Charles is a retired California attorney. Gail is a practicing physical therapist and is sole owner of her Physical Therapy Clinic in Santa Monica, CA. Charles attended West Virginia University for undergraduate and law school degrees. Gail is a graduate of West Virginia University and of the University of Maryland Medical School (Physical Therapy).

February 2019

February SUNDAY

MONDAY

Croquet & Lunch Course Opens ‐ 11am

TUESDAY

Ladies' Golf: 4's and 5's ‐ 8:30am

WEDNESDAY

Tennis: B‐Team Home Match 9:00am

Burger Madness Casual Dining No Meal Service Casual Dining Sunday Supper Club Closes ‐ 5pm Club Closes ‐ 5pm Grill & Bar Open

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Tennis Clinic* Duplicate Bridge Fitness Party 3pm Paint & Wine 4pm Grill & Bar Open

2019

Tennis:

Chop House Night Grill & Bar Open

Member Guest Doubles ‐ 9:30am

Ladies' Golf:

Valentine's Scamble 9am

Course Opens ‐ 11am

Ladies' Golf: T.O.E. ‐ 8:30am

Duplicate Bridge

No Regular Dinner Service

Casual Dining Grill & Bar Open

Men's Golf:

Men's Team Play vs. Saticoy

Casual Dining Grill & Bar Open

Tennis:

Valentine's Day Chop House Night Dinner ‐ 6pm

Burger Madness Casual Dining No Meal Service Casual Dining Sunday Supper Club Closes ‐ 5pm Club Closes ‐ 5pm Grill & Bar Open

Duplicate Bridge Ladies' Golf: Men's Golf: Men's Guest Day Wine Dinner ‐ Ladies' Guest 12:15pm Day 9:00am Far Niente/ Nickle&Nickle ‐ 6pm Chop House Burger Madness Casual Dining No Meal Service Casual Dining No Regular Night Sunday Supper Club Closes ‐ 5pm Club Closes ‐ 5pm Bar Open‐No Grill Dinner Service Grill & Bar Open Croquet & Lunch Course Opens ‐ 11am

SATURDAY

Pickleball Clinic‐ 2‐3:30pm

Grill & Bar Open

Casual Dining Grill & Bar Open

Tennis Clinic* Duplicate Bridge Chop House Night

Men's Golf:

Burger Madness Casual Dining No Meal Service Casual Dining Sunday Supper Club Closes ‐ 5pm Club Closes ‐ 5pm Grill & Bar Open

*Ladies 9:30am *Men 2pm Grill & Bar Open

Casual Dining Grill & Bar Open

Croquet & Lunch Course Opens ‐ 11am

Ladies' Golf:

Croquet & Lunch Course Opens ‐ 11am

Ladies' Golf: Presidents Cup ‐ 9am

Ladies' Golf: Fewest Putts 8:30am

Men's Team Play vs. North Ranch

Grill & Bar Open March

Ladies' Team Play Chop House vs. Alisal Ranch Night

Burger Madness Casual Dining No Meal Service Casual Dining Sunday Supper Club Closes ‐ 5pm Club Closes ‐ 5pm Grill & Bar Open

Duplicate Bridge Grill & Bar Open Grill & Bar Open

Casual Dining Grill & Bar Open

Tennis Clinic* Men's Golf: Ladies' Golf: Ladies' Team Play Men's Guest Day Duplicate Bridge Ladies' Mini‐ vs. Sunset Hills 12:15pm Member Guest Day ‐ 9am Burger Madness *Ladies 9:30am Casual Dining No Meal Service Casual Dining *Men 2pm Sunday Supper Club Closes ‐ 5pm Club Closes ‐ 5pm Grill & Bar Open Grill & Bar Open Grill & Bar Open

Casual Dining Grill & Bar Open

Croquet & Lunch Course Opens ‐ 11am

Ladies' Golf:

February 2019

BIRNAM WOOD GOLF CLUB 2031 Packing House Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108

STAFF ROSTER 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 or appropriate golf and tennis attire and for ladies includes dresses, pantsuits, skirts and similar attire. Blue jean pants and jackets, tank tops, cut-offs, sports jerseys, shirts with large insignias and phrases, baggy cargo pants or shorts and caps and visors worn backward are prohibited. Members hosting or sponsoring private events are responsible for communicating the Club dress code to those attending such events. CANCELATION POLICY - Reservations for private parties and Club sponsored events will be charged to the Memberâ€™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 Memberâ€™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.

Ari Kreisler .............................................. General Manager/CFO Jordan Sweeney...................................Assistant General Manager Michael Goodcase ................................... Head Golf Professional Martin Moore ...............................................GC Superintendent Brandon Hughes ..................................................Executive Chef Monica Dawson............................................Director of Catering Eric Salazar.............................................................F&B Manager Ivan Diaz.................................................. Dining Room Manager Mitch Vargas .................................................Director of Security Israel Ruiz........................................................ Facilities Engineer

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.

Manuel Orozco ....................................... Executive Housekeeper

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

Joy DuMay ........................................ Co-Fitness Center Director

Linda Basydlo .............................................Membership Director Lucy Anderson ............................................Cottage Reservations Dan Webster ................................................... Director of Tennis

Liz Parrish.......................................... Co-Fitness Center Director

The official publication of the Birnam Wood Golf Club, published monthly for members of the Club. Phone (805) 969-2223 | FAX (805) 969-5037 | Website: www.bwgc.net | Email: frontdesk@bwgc.net