ON THE BAY April 2017

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GET IN TOUCH Karen Harmon, General Manager

305.964.4048 - k.harmon@dbycc.com

Cynthia Villaverde, Controller

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President.................................. David Baron Vice President.......................... John Marshall Treasurer................................. Larry Woerner Secretary..................................Ferne Kalstone Directors.................................Richard Pollack Sarah Kuhn

Wini Kinney

Jimmie Dresnick

Dick Griesemer

305.964.4042 - c.villaverde@dbycc.com

Kathy Villamizar, Accounts Receivable Specialist 305.964.4044 - memberbilling@dbycc.com Carmen Fadraga, Director of Human Resources 305.964.4043 - c.fadraga@dbycc.com

Laura Decker, Director of Mktg. & Membership 305.964.4053 - l.decker@dbycc.com

Daniella Tosta, Mktg. & Membership Manager 305.964.4049 - d.tosta@dbycc.com

Bryan Rodriguez, Mktg. & Communications Manager 305.964.4053 - communications@dbycc.com

Max Miranda, Director of Food & Beverage 305.964.4045 - m.miranda@dbycc.com

Luke Livingston, Executive Chef

305.254.2111 - l.livingston@dbycc.com

Rodrigo “Rod” Aguilera, Dining Room Manager 305.254.2111 - r.aguilera@dbycc.com

Kathleen Phang, Director of Catering 305.964.4050 - k.phang@dbycc.com

COMMITTEES Finance ..........................Larry Woerner Fitness & Tennis............Wini Kinney Golf & Green................David Baron & Jimmie Dresnick Grievance.......................Ferne Kalstone House.............................Sarah Kuhn Legal & By-Laws............David Baron Long Range Planning....Larry Woerner Membership....................John Marshall Nominating....................Richard Pollack

MAIN DIRECTORY Clubhouse....................................305.254.2111 Car Wash.....................................305.710.7505 Dining & Social Reservations......305.278.8688 Fitness Center..............................305.254.2111 Front Gate Security....................305.256.2518 Golf Pro Shop.............................305.256.2500 Member Billing............................305.964.4044 Tennis Pro Shop...........................305.256.3366

Sandra Pyle, Catering Manager

305.964.4047 - s.pyle@dbycc.com

Jessica Terry, Kids & Teens Manager 305.964.4051 - j.terry@dbycc.com

David “Dave” Ragan III, Head Golf Professional 305.256.2500 - d.ragan@dbycc.com

James “Jimmy” Germana, Director of Grounds 305.256.2516 - j.germana@dbycc.com

IN THIS ISSUE 4 A Message From The President 6 A Note From The General Manager/COO 8 Summer Camp; REGISTER TODAY! 10 Membership Message 11 Members’ Birthdays 12 Pictures 18 Events Calendar 19 Chef’s Recipe

Renny Ramirez, Director of Fitness

305.254.2111 - fitnesscenter@dbycc.com

Pedro Leon, Director of Tennis

305.256.3366 - p.leon@dbycc.com

Cheryl Porter, Head Tennis Professional 305.256.3366 - c.porter@dbycc.com

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A M E S S A G E FROM THE PRESIDENT

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David Baron President

hat is Deering Bay? Deering Bay is different things for different people. For some it is home. For some it is a great place to have dinner and socialize.

For others it is a place to play golf, tennis and work out. We try and give a personalized touch so that it is whatever you need it to be to make you happy.

Whether you live on the property or outside the gate, we are all able to enjoy the Club and what it has to offer. We have about 140 members who live on property and almost 200 who are not residents. About $2,000 of each of our dues goes to the property owner’s association (MPOA) to assist them paying common area expenses like security and landscaping of the non-golf course areas. Whatever charges are incurred by the MPOA is paid by Club members as 44% of the charge. This percentage charge was established by the original developer and is a much higher charge than any other community like ours in the state; the norm is somewhere around 11%. The original developer also hindered the Club by not requiring all residents to be Club members. Those communities which require residents to be club members are very strong financially and also report higher resale values of residences than clubs which do not require residents to be members.

Because of a desire to strengthen the Club and the community, the MPOA had initiated steps to develop a community membership for all its residents. They had engaged legal counsel (for which we pay 44%) and the Club worked with their attorney to develop a way for all residents to have a type of membership. Between the MPOA’s lawyer and the Club’s lawyer we had the workings of a great solution to this problem and Bruce Rubin, as a previous member of both the MPOA Board and the Club Board, was spearheading this effort. Unfortunately, at this time efforts to continue this project have been discontinued. This concept would have strengthened the residential community, increased property values, and secured the financial future of the Club. We are hopeful that the MPOA Board will come together for what is best for the community and the Club, and follow through on the community membership initiative.

On another note, we are in the middle of a membership drive which asks that Club members suggest new members to our Membership Director, Laura Decker. You, as Club members, are our best sales people. Our golf course is in fantastic shape and our winter tournaments have been very competitive. Congratulations to Rudy Stern and Richard Pollack for winning the winter Member-Member, and to Jimmie Dresnick for capturing the President’s Cup and kudos to Faye Koniver and Sandy Halpern for capturing the Women’s Twin Trophy tournament. Our Club Championships are coming up on the weekend of April 22nd & 23rd for men, women, and super seniors, with the Club Senior Championship April 29th & 30th. A new tournament, a one day Men’s Member-Member-Guest, where you can team up with either another member or invite a guest, is scheduled for Friday, May 5th.

A by-laws change ballot was sent out to all members a few weeks ago, asking you to support the Board’s recommendations giving social and tennis members some additional privileges. We are trying to increase our tennis membership and by giving tennis members some summer golf privileges we offer something that no tennis club can match. If you have lost your ballot, please stop by the office and fill one out as ballots must be submitted by Tuesday, April 18th to assist us with these membership initiatives.

We are busy in our restaurant and the reviews on the menu are very positive. Some nights we experience service which may be slower than we want and is usually caused when an unexpected number of people show up without reservations. It helps all of us when members make reservations in advance and we appreciate your consideration in that regard.

As always, if you have any questions or comments for me, please see me at the Club or via email at david@bhfloridalaw.com.

Best wishes and enjoy the great weather.

David Baron President APRIL 2017 • 4

Men’s & Women’s Club Championship Saturday, April 22nd & Sunday, April 23rd Tee times beginning at 7:30AM both days off #1 & #10 MEN’S 36-Hole Stroke Play Championships Championship Flight – (Gold Tees) A Flight - Gross & Net Divisions – (Blue Tees)

WOMEN’S 36-Hole Stroke Gross - (Green Tees) Net - (Red Tees)

Super Senior Club Championship Saturday, April 22nd

Tee time beginning at 7:30AM off #1 & #10 SUPER SENIOR (65 - 74 years old) 18 Holes Saturday Only – (White Tees)

SUPER SUPER SENIOR (75 years & older) Saturday Only - (Green Tees)

Senior Club Championship

Saturday, April 29TH & Sunday, April 30th Tee time beginning at 8AM both days off #1 & #10

36 Hole Stroke Play Championship SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (55 years & older) Gross Division - (Blue Tees)

SENIOR FLIGHT (55 years & older) Net Division – (Blue & White tees)

Please contact the Golf Pro Shop with any questions 305.256.2500 - golfshop@dbycc.com

A N O T E FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER/COO

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pring has sprung in April bringing us great weather and more day light, which lets you get in an extra round of golf or tennis!

It also brings us annual events such as: the Seder Dinner, Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt with a special appearance from the Easter Bunny, our annual theme party (with this year 80’s themed on Saturday, April 22nd), and one of the biggest events of the season in Women’s Golf, the Women’s Annual Member-Guest on Wednesday, April 19th and Thursday, April 20th. Try not to miss out for you will surely have a great time!

Karen Harmon General Manager/COO

To recap March, our Women’s Tennis Member-Guest had its best tournament to date! With beautiful weather and a court full of competitors we had two divisions of play based on the player combined USTA rating. The lower division, 6.0 - 6.5 was won by Pomy Lewis and her guest Miche Escanellas. The higher division, 7.0 7.5 was won by Carolina Matuk and her partner Jill Balli, who defeated the 2015 & 2016 champions Sherry Kranys and her partner Laura Herskowitz. Congratulations on a match well played and a special thank you to our tennis pros, Pedro Leon and Cheryl Porter for the tireless efforts in the success of the event and their everyday operations in the tennis department. Fun Fact: Women’s Round Robin is back!

Please join Cheryl and your fellow members on the courts every Friday at 9AM! Last month also gave us another successful year of our annual audit. Results will be in by the end of the month and we will be sure to notify the entire membership when they are available for access. Thank you to our controller, Cynthia Villaverde, for once again leading the accounting department to this achievement.

As a reminder, we will like to notify the entire membership that all ballots for the By-Law changes are due no later than Tuesday, April 18th if you have any questions towards the clarifications of the changes please feel free to stop by my office; my door is always open.

There are only two months left to make sure you submit all your referrals to the Membership team no later than Thursday, June 1st. As you will see on the next page, we have added an extra incentive for those who have dedicated themselves to the success of the Club.

NEW ARRIVAL

Lastly, take advantage of all we have to offer and be sure to join us at the next Member Mixer, Wednesday, April 12th, 6:30pm; if you don’t have a babysitter for the evening, don’t worry, we have you covered with the first ever Kid’s Mixer happening at the same time.

I look forward to seeing you around the Club.

Best,

Karen Harmon General Manager/COO

UPCOMING CLOSURES

Jose Elijah Cabrera January 2017 Mr. & Mrs. Jose Cabrera, Jr. APRIL 2017 • 6

GOLF: Tue., May 16th & Wed., May 17th; reopening on Thu., May 18th at 12PM

CLUB OPERATIONS: Mon., Jul. 10th - Thu., Jul. 20th; reopening on Fri., Jul. 21st at 8AM

Tue., Jun. 13th & Wed., Jun. 14th; reopening on Thu., Jun. 15th at 12PM

We use this time to do important maintenance and employee training/development.

Tue., Aug. 15th & Wed., Aug. 16th; reopening on Thu., Aug. 17th at 12PM

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APRIL 2017 • 7

Registration Opens on FRIDAY!

June 12 August 11, 2017 APRIL 2017 • 8

Summer camp Whether gaining a new golf skill, trying out tennis for the first time, expressing yourself through arts & crafts, or just cooling off in the pool, Deering Bay Summer Camp is the perfect way to spend your summer!

CAMP POLICIES PAYMENT POLICY: All payments will be charged to the Member account prior to the start of the camp. There will be a 48 hour cancellation policy in effect each week, with a charge of $100 for not attending the camp.

SESSIONS JUNE 12 - 16 JUNE 19 - 23 JUNE 26 - 30

JULY 5 - 7 *Holiday Week JULY 10 - 14 JULY 24 - 28 JULY 31 - AUGUST 4 AUGUST 7 - 11

9:00AM - 4:00PM

All cancellations must be made in writing via e-mail to Jessica Terry • j.terry@dbycc.com

RECOMMENDED AGE 6 - 13 YEARS

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP: We ask that you DO NOT drop off your child more than 15 minutes before the start time and that you pick them up no more than 15 minutes after the end of camp. Parents not adhering to the policy will be charged the After Care fee.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Jessica Terry • j.terry@dbycc.com • 305.964.4051

PRICE $350 FIRST WEEK $250 ADDITIONAL WEEKS AFTER CARE A $100 charge will be billed to your account per week if you would like the option of aftercare until 5:00PM. (for Summer Camp only) GOLF WORKSHOPS Improve your golf skills at Deering Bay. Brush up on your swing and improve your technique! Get quality instruction, enjoy a delicious lunch and spend the afternoon playing a round of golf!

SESSIONS JUNE 13 - 16 JUNE 20 - 23 JUNE 27 - 30 JULY 4 - 7 JULY 25 - 28 AUGUST 1 - 4

10:30AM - 4:00PM

RECOMMENDED AGE 11 - 18 YEARS Workshops are only from Tuesdays - Fridays

PRICE $350 PER PERSON For additional information on Golf Workshops please contact the Golf Pro Shop - golfshop@dbycc.com 305.256.2500

SUMMER CAMP YEARBOOK At the end of Summer Camp every child will receive a complimentary Summer Camp yearbook.

Please stop by the front office for a copy of last year’s issue or email j.terry@dbycc.com

SIGN UP ONLINE DBYCC.COM/SUMMERCAMP APRIL 2017 • 9

Laura Decker Director of Marketing & Membership

Our 2017 Membership Referral Program is one of the best tools to introduce someone new to the Club. Designed for you with an additional incentive to invite friends and family to become members of the Club. Our referral program begins with you inviting your friends and family to “Test Drive” membership for 30 days this season. This is a complimentary experience by invitation only. The Club will send your invitee an invitation to membership along with a chance to try us out for a month. Your invitee will be our VIP at the Club, as they sample the exciting possibilities of becoming a member on their own, and best of all, they will be able to join prior to the initiation escalation from $40,000 to $50,000.

There is more… Our gift to you through June 1, 2017 For all referrals made, your name will be entered into a monthly drawing for your choice of brunch + mimosas for two or a complimentary golf foursome.

When your referral joins the Club before June 1, 2017 you will receive a dues credit on your 2018 dues statement as follows: Corporate Equity Full Golf Equity Sports or Tennis Equity Social Young Executive Summer

$3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $500 $500 $250

*See Membership Director for details. Offer applies only to the referral of a new member who joins the Club prior to June 1, 2017. The referral credit will be applied to the current member’s 2018 dues or if requested, 1/2 to the new member upon joining and 1/2 to the existing member in 2018.

Please remember a referral is the highest honor a member can give their Club. You may refer as many friends as you like and by doing so you have the opportunity to receive multiple dues credits. Compliments to the membership and staff for the warm welcome the prospective members receive!

Sincerely,

CONGRATULATIONS!

MEMBERSHIP M E S S A G E

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our Club’s Board of Directors has set an initiation fee increase for the Full Golf membership category, effective June 1, 2017. The current initiation fee is $40,000 and will be increased to $50,000. It is important to make our friends, family and associates aware of the timing of the $10,000 increase if they have been thinking about a Full Golf membership at the Club.

CAROLYN KATSIKAS Winner of the Membership Ambassador Raffle for March Thank you for your referral. Please see Laura or Daniella in the Membership Office to receive your prize of Mini Brunch for two with mimosas or a Golf Foursome.

APRIL 2017 • 10

Laura Decker Director of Marketing & Membership

NEW & UPGRADED M E M B E R S Ambassador Circle Participants

Daniel & Rosa Loria Richard & Maria Dupond Richard & Abby Feder Daniel & Rosa Loria Jacqueline Mansfield Jaime & Laura Pozo Alfred Smith & Monica Cronin

Jose & Leyla Mora Social David Singer & Gina Terry Preview Golf Troy & Miriam Templeton ATP to Tennis Equity Kevin & Sharon Twomey Social

April Marcia Reisman

Allison Bolton Judith Hodor Jose Mora, Sr.

Glorian Leach

Daniela Mahuad Jacqueline Spielman

Jeffrey Katz

Carol Shapiro

Arthur Gilbert

Carla Blanco Alex Perez Tania Stern Joanne Symes Carolina Van Heel

Marcela Suarez Shannon Jacobson John Wang

Millie Cagol Francisco Paredes Phyllis Sandrow Juan Carlos Rodriguez Bas

Alejandro Rivera

Daniel Aizemberg Richard Schatz

Ed Cutler

Jeanie Duck Richard Feder

Bernard Harris Pomy Lewis

James Katsikas Susan Keyes

Lynn Buchanan Ligia Crystal

Frances Glick Stephen Kulvin

Jose Gonzalez Richard Lewis Eva Neuwelt Patrick Podsaid

Linda James Carolyn Katsikas Leonard Parker Jill Perera

Debra Wechsler

Allan Fishman Michael Haggard Alan Wagshul

Leonard Fluxman

Diego Cagol

Shuchi Stanger

Jack Yaffa

Laurie Evans Maria Feldman Jennifer Strawley Rosemari Woerner

Frank Clark, Jr.

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MEMBER M I X E R

GARDEN H A R V E S T

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MEN’S SPRING M E M B E R - M E M B E R

WGA B A T T L E F O R T H E B A Y

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CAKEBREAD CELLARS WINE D I N N E R

WORLD O F P E A R LS

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W E E K L Y EVENTS DINING MINI BRUNCH Sundays • 11:30AM - 3PM HAPPY HOUR Wednesdays & Fridays • 4 - 7PM

APRIL

PASTA NIGHT Thursdays • 6 - 9PM LOBSTER SPECIAL Fridays • 6 - 9:30PM

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ROASTED PRIME RIB Saturdays • 6 - 9:30PM

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POP-UP GRILL Sundays • 5 - 8PM

FITNESS AQUATIC AEROBICS Tuesdays & Fridays • 11AM BARRE Thursdays • 6:30PM Saturdays • 9AM

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BODY AWAKEN/SCULPT Tuesdays & Fridays • 8AM Wednesdays & Fridays • 9AM

Men’s Interclub Match

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Movie Night Sing

WGA

PILATES Thursdays • 8AM POWER FLEX/SCULPT Mondays • 9AM Thursdays • 9AM STRETCH-BREATHE-MEDITATE Tuesdays • 9AM

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Seder Dinner

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Member Mixer

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WGA

Kids Mixer

YOGA Mondays & Wednesdays • 8AM

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R.F. Orchids Visit & Tour

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Sunshine Saturday

Decorating Easter Baskets

GOLF LITTLE PUTTERS CLINIC (10 & under) Tuesdays & Thursdays • 4 - 4:45PM JUNIOR CLINICS (11 & up) Tuesdays & Thursdays • 5 - 6PM WOMEN’S CLINICS Wednesdays • 9 - 10AM Saturdays • 11AM - 12PM

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Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt

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Women’s Women’s Annual Annual Member-Guest Member-Guest

M&W Club Champ.

Super SR. Club Champ.

TENNIS PEE-WEE CLINICS (10 & under) Tuesdays & Thursdays • 4 - 4:45PM Saturdays • 9 - 10AM JUNIOR CLINICS (11 & up) Tuesdays & Thursdays • 5 - 6PM Saturdays • 10 - 11AM INTRO TO PICKLEBALL Tuesdays • 5 - 6PM WOMEN’S CLINICS Mondays & Thursdays • 9:30 - 11AM ROUND ROBIN Tuesdays • 7 - 9PM (W&M) Saturday • 9-11:30AM (W only) WOMEN’S BASIC SKILLS Wednesdays • 9:30 JANUARY 2017 • 18 - 11AM

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Epic Day Life-Size Bowling

80’s Party

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M&W Club Champ.

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Women’s Competitive Interclub Match

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WGA

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Ladies Luncheon

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Men’s Senior Club The Art of Flower Champ.

Arranging

Movie Night

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Men’s Senior Club Champ.

The Goonies

Painting with a Twist

DINING & SOCIAL

GOLF

KIDS & TEENS

TENNIS

Prep time: 30 Minutes Cook time: 12 Minutes (6 minutes each side) Serves: 4

CHEF TIPS Spend the extra money for the jumbo lump crab.

It will bring more flavor and texture into the crab cake.

I N G R E D I E N T S -JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE

D I R E C T I O N S - JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE

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1. In sauté pan heat butter on medium heat and cook onions, peppers and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.

1 egg 1 tbs. butter 3 tbs. mayonnaise 4 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 cup celery 1/4 cup onion 1/4 cup peppers 1 tsp. parsley 1 tbs. minced green onions 8 oz jumbo lump crabmeat 1/2 cup crushed buttery round crackers 1 tbs. butter

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, parsley, and scallions.

Mix in vegetables and gently stir in the crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.

CHEF’S R E C I P E

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake & Mango Salsa

3. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Form crab mixture into 4 patties. Place patties in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Enjoy!

I N G R E D I E N T S - MANGO SALSA • • • • • • •

1 mango-peeled, seeded, and chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 green onion, chopped 2 tbs. chopped cilantro 1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, finely chopped 2 tbs. lime juice 1 tbs. lemon juice

D I R E C T I O N S - MANGO SALSA 1. In a medium bowl, mix mango, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and lemon juice. Cover, and allow to sit at least 30 minutes before serving.

PAIRED WITH-

Domaine Delaporte, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France “What can I say when it comes to pairing a still white wine with food no other wine comes even close to a great Sauvignon Blanc. This Sancerre displays notes of lemon, lime, grapefruit and a hint of minerality with a crisp finish that will pair beautifully with the crab cake and mango salsa.”

-Max Miranda, Director of Food & Beverage APRIL 2017 • 19

MENU Appetizer:

Wild Mushroom Bisque

Truffle Essence, Crostini

Floral Designs by Yamir, Inc. has been featured on TLC's Four Weddings TV Show, J Crew Real Weddings, Style Me Pretty, and The Knot and has earned Wedding Wire Couples Choice Awards.

Yamir has over 20 years of experience in the art of Weddings and Event Floral Designs.

EntrĂŠe: Friday, April 28th Brined Chicken Breast 12-2PM Asparagus, Roasted Veg Risotto, Roasted Tomato Hollandaise $22++ wine OR $22++ without wine Salad Bar

Dessert:

Berry Trifle

Vanilla Cake, Lemon Cream

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