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LETTER FROM SANDY

DEAR MEMBERS, As you enjoy your summer travels, whether near or far away, we would just like to say Thank You for helping to make this past season so successful and FUN! It was exciting! For our year rounder’s, summer at the club continues to offer our Members paradise at its best!

WELCOME NEW

LAPLAYA CLUB MEMBERS Welcome to your new, fun and exciting club! Thank you for joining the LaPlaya and may you spend many relaxing days basking in the sun, playing your best round of golf, or just take time to chill at the many different venues. More importantly, we hope you create those memories that last a lifetime.

GOLF Santiago Chahwan & Dawn Yarnell

Quail Woods

Chung Taik Chung & Hye Jong Lee

Pelican Bay

Barry & Kathryn Karson

The Dunes

SOCIAL MEMBERS Tom Rollins & Joanne Edwards

Talis Park

Sefanit Tesfaye

Grey Oaks

Steve & Christy Corey

Pelican Marsh

Raymond & Deborah Rowland,

Bonita Bay

FULL MEMBERS Walter & Mary Beth Crawford

#LaPlayaLiving Yoga on the Beach As part of our #LaPlayaLiving campaign, the turnout in May was fantastic for Yoga on the Beach with Wendy Campbell to benefit Survive & Thrive. 35 attendees participated in the Sunset Yoga and raised $1,910 for the charity.

There will be many exciting events similar to this planned for the season ahead.

Winners of the 2017 Gulfshore Life Magazine Best of the Gulfshore were announced!

The votes have been counted and LaPlaya was voted the Best Hotel/Resort Non Chain in Collier County and a finalist for Best Weekend Getaway in Collier County. Baleen was voted Best Kid Friendly Restaurant and received finalist honors in the following 5 categories: Waterfront, Brunch, Key Lime Pie, Dessert, and Private Room. Kudos to our Team! Naples made #1 again.

Happiest, healthiest city and now, the #1 Best Beach Town to Live In. Incredible!

As you read through the newsletter, you’ll find information about the summer months from July thru September, and the details regarding many new exciting projects taking place, many which will certainly gratify our members. Please take a minute to read the very important letter from Marco Perry, Resort Managing Director, which talks about a revitalization of the resort with enhancements beginning July 6. Also, Jeff Nichols, our Club Director, has written about the Member Survey and how important your input is to the success of the Club. Alan Findlay, our Golf Club General Manager, shares with you, the many exciting key projects scheduled at the golf club. A summer full of activity is planned to enhance the already beautiful LaPlaya Beach & Golf Club.

This summer, while you’re away, the team is planning a fun filled season ahead with entertaining events and new programs. As well, SpaTerre will be introducing exclusive events and programs for the upcoming season. It seems that the revitalization of the resort, and with our new team in place, we’ll have some exciting surprises for our members this season.

For those members that have left for the summer, I wish you safe travels.

For those remaining in Naples, join us often at the Club, it’s a great place to spend lazy days at the beach or enjoy a relaxing day on the course.

Quail Woods Estates Sandy Cotter Director of Membership

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LETTER FROM JEFF

DEAR MEMBERS, As you’ve probably noticed, things are starting to wind down here at LaPlaya and in Naples, in general!

NEWS FROM THE RESORT DEAR LAPLAYA CLUB MEMBERS,

I would like to take a moment to thank all of our Members who consistently support the Club. We all realize how lucky we are to have a membership who appreciates our Team and the work they do to exceed your expectations. Does that mean that everything is always going to be perfect? No. However, I am sure you will agree the LaPlaya associates are amongst some of the best at any Club! So a thank you to the many associates who make LaPlaya great!

On behalf of the entire team at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, we are excited to announce a revitalization of the resort with enhancements beginning July 6th. The resort enhancement project has been months in the planning, and we are thrilled the day is almost here. As a valued member of the LaPlaya Beach Club, we wanted you to be the first to know about these exciting changes and upgrades soon to take place.

I would also like to thank everyone that took the time to complete our 2016/2017 member survey. The survey responses and feedback are an invaluable tool and resource for us to gauge where we stand with our product and services. The positive comments as well as constructive criticism help us to develop both our short and long term improvement plans for the club and amenities.

As you know, LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort is the premier hotel and destination in Naples, and we continue to strive to stay in the forefront of Naples luxury. With a fresh new look, combined with classic beach charm, we want you to be the first to experience our re-imagined room product in the Gulf Tower and upgrades to award winning Baleen Restaurant and lobby.

Several specific items that were mentioned on the survey have already been completed or are currently being addressed. Full survey results as well as our action plan and list of completed projects will be published in the fall newsletter. We greatly appreciate the feedback and suggestions, as our goal are for LaPlaya to continue to be one of the best clubs in the area and your preferred destination.

As always, I want to keep you abreast of the schedule for this project.

As a reminder, LaPlaya is available to host special events, occasions or business related functions that you may have. Feel free to reach out to Shelley, Eric or myself to see how we may be able to assist in planning your special event.

Our enhancement project is scheduled for this summer with a projected start date of July 6th and will continue through September 30th, 2017.

There will be no work performed on Sundays, and any noise-related work will not begin prior to 9am. The Beach House will be undergoing enhancements to the balconies on the east side (pool side) of the building.

This will involve periodic pool closures throughout this process, but at least one pool is scheduled to be available throughout this period. The Gulf Tower (main building) will be undergoing guest room upgrades, starting at the top and moving down. Additionally, the Lobby and Baleen Restaurant will also be undergoing upgrades beginning August 1st and will be relocated to the Club level during this time.

To our Members spending the summer up north, we wish you a happy and healthy summer and hope you will come to visit us during the off-season. To our year round Members, we will look forward to seeing you at the Club.

Have a great summer!

Jeff Nichols Director of Club Operations

In preparation for the upcoming revitalization and enhancement, the resort side valet and entrance will be temporarily relocated to the Club valet side in order to begin the staging process of the upcoming project. This change will begin on Monday, June 26th.

During the entire project scope, we have decided to shut down SpaTerre and instead, run its operation across the street in our Bay Tower’s 3rd floor.

With regards to the Fitness Room, we are currently under the impression that there will be no need for us to restrict access during this time.

Additionally, we will have a landing page that you can go onto whenever you want to see our progress or updates on the project. This will go live sometime during the week of July 18th. The landing page is: www.laplayaresort.com/renovation.aspx Our commitment to impeccable service is our priority during this exciting transformation. Please note that I am available for any questions and concerns regarding this exciting project.

Kind regards, Marco G. Perry Managing Director

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LITTLE PALM ISLAND LaPlaya club members receive a Florida resident rate & $500 resort credit, based on a two night minimum stay.

OCEAN KEY RESORT & SPA Stay 3-nights at Ocean Key Resort & Spa & receive a $100 Resort Credit *Please present this offer at check-in to insure proper credit.

Expires 09/30/2017. Credit applicable to incidentals only. Cannot be used towards room and tax

PELICAN GRAND BEACH RESORT LaPlaya club members receive a 25% preferred discount plus a free upgrade based on availability.

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ESCAPE

TO LAPLAYA! 15% - 25% � Sunday -Thursday 10% - 15% � Friday – Saturday Members receive preferred pricing on all guest rooms excluding Lanai’s and Suites. Lanai and Suites are 10% off daily, all are based on availability. Members also receive preferred pricing and complimentary room upgrades at other participating Noble House resorts, subject to availability. Preferred pricing is applicable to a member's immediate family and extended family only when charges are applied to the member's account.

Corporate and convention rates are available for members hosting conferences.

TIKI BAR J U LY 4 T H Celebrate Stars and Stripes with us at the Beach Club with live entertainment featuring Martin Ross at the Tiki Bar bandstand.

Check out our daily flavorful libations along with flavorful food specials.

SUMMER HOURS Sunday through Thursday

Bar 11-7 PM � Kitchen 11-6 PM

Friday and Saturday

Bar 11-8 PM � Kitchen 11-7 PM Come out!

You have the right to celebrate and enjoy this special day!

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AW E WAT E R S P O RTS

FUN FOR THE SUMMER Escape the ordinary and join in on one of the many adventures from AWE, or let them customize a program to fit your needs. Below are three highlighted adventures!

Wave Runner Tours

Whether you are a beginner or experienced rider, eco trained guides travel with you on a two- hour unforgettable tour where sometimes you can enjoy a close up experience with playful dolphins, manatees and many bird species while cruising past the homes and condos on the Estero Bay. On the return, if the gulf waters are flat and calm, you can fulfill your “need for speed” or just cruise along the picturesque coast.

Family Fun Day

Enjoy your own Private Captained Cruise! Whether you would like fishing, shelling, dolphin watching, or dine at the Bays edge, your captain will customize to meet your needs! Also available are passenger vessels that can hosts 6, 36, 49, 69 guests, and can be boarded from the LaPlaya boat docks or the AWE Marina.

Fishing

FRESH FASHIONS

LAPLAYA BOUTIQUE

Our professional crew has the experience and knowledge that every client is looking for in a captain. If you would like to fish individually or with a group, All Water Excursions can customize a Fishing Package for a fun or serious fishing tournament with multiple 4 passengers or one large vessel. Backwater, Offshore, and Near Coastal vessels are available.

AWE Provides all activities on the water and look forward to having you on board! Call (239) 594-0213 Trudy Stemen Vice President, AWE

Lazy days of summer call for plenty of sunscreen, UV shirts, and swim toys for the kids and sundry items; so drop by the boutique as we are fully stocked for the season. Beginning July 1, check out our “Specials” offered in the weekly Club email blast. Mystique sandals are marked 50% off until we’re sold out. Seldom are these fabulous sandals marked down, so come in early to take advantage of the special savings. The Boutique also will be featuring a 50% off rack throughout the summer months.

Temporary location: You’ll find us in the Beach House building during the lobby renovation with surprises for our members every time you shop! See you soon and enjoy your summer.

Our newest LaPlaya lace up, 100% cotton shirt available in navy with white or white with navy. Stop by or we’ll be happy to ship to your summer home.

Trish Van Almkerk Boutique Manager

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BEACH CHAIR

RESERVATIONS You can make beach chair reservations three ways 1.

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Online: www.laplayaclub.com and click on the Calendar Call for reservations: 597-3123 Ext. 5119 Beach Concession Or just arrive and walk up to the Beach Concession.

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Reservations are accepted up to 72 hours prior to your requested day.

Reservations are to be made before 6 p.m. on the day prior your arrival.

If no one answers your phone call, staff is assisting other members/guests, so please leave a message.

Chairs are set up between 9 and 11 a.m. Reservations are released as of 11:15 a.m.

After 11 a.m. chairs are set up on a walk-up basis.

Same day reservations are not accepted from now through April.

If you do not call ahead, please be patient as the team may be accommodating other members.

Front row or specific location seating cannot be guaranteed.

All front row seating is limited to eight chairs. More than eight chairs will be set up in the second row.

Setup at both the beach and the pool simultaneously are not allowed, except with a cabana rental.

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B E AC H & B OAT I N G

SUMMER BOATING AT LAPLAYA Would you like to lease a boat slip for the summer? Rent a wet slip for the summer and enjoy leisurely boating and beach fun. Currently wet slips are available for seasonal or annual lease.

Boat slips with lifts (dry slips) can be leased on a year-round basis, however, at the present time your name will be placed on our wait list. If you have a question about leasing a slip, or would like more information about facilities and services available to our boating members, call Sandy Cotter, Director of Membership, at (239) 2545002, or e-mail scotter@laplayaclub.com.

If you are planning to “boat-up” to LaPlaya for the day, please give us a day’s advance notice by calling 239-254-5008! Safe boating!

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M AY T H RU O C TO B E R

SEA TURTLE NESTING Between May and October, the beaches of southwest Florida have long been an important nesting area for the loggerhead sea turtle, and our LaPlaya beach, in common with beaches all along the Southwest Florida coast, becomes a nesting site for endangered sea turtles.

The loggerhead females emerge ashore at night from the Gulf of Mexico, climb above the water line and dig a shallow nest into which they deposit on the average 100 ping-pong-ball-sized eggs. They usually lay 2 to 3 nests per season on a 2 - 3 year cycle. They then cover the eggs with sand and return to the sea and approximately 60 days later, the eggs begin to hatch. As the sand cools in the late evening, the hatchlings scratch their way out of the nest, emerging as a group. As the baby turtles exit the nests, they instinctually seek the Gulf by looking for natural light reflecting off the water.

Therefore, we play our part to encourage a successful subsequent hatch by remaining far away from nest sites, and when a female is on her nest, by making no noise. If disturbed, she’ll simply re-enter the water and abort her eggs. So don’t approach, prod, frighten, or in any way disorient a nesting turtle. Bright lights can disorient them, causing them to crawl in circles, even away from the water, so please turn off all lights, including flashlights, flash photography, and video equipment. Accordingly, all lights on our resort and club terrace will be turned off nightly at 9 pm with only candle light permitted thereafter.

NOTES FROM KAREN

COMMUNICATION Are you receiving our weekly email blast? With a new season fast approaching, we would like to take this opportunity to ensure that all of your contact information is correct. Please notify us if any of your personal information has changed recently or if you are not receiving our email blasts.

Join our Members only Facebook page for the latest updates and to see what other members are celebrating! Click on Laplayanaples to check it out!

If you ever have a question about any club information or communication, please contact me at 239-254-5000.

Karen Nardella Member Communication Coordinator

If and when the eggs hatch, do not remove the hatchlings from the nest; they’ll emerge when they’re ready to. When they do, let them find their way to the water on their own.

Biologists patrol the beaches each morning looking for the tell-tale signs of sea turtle nesting.

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BEACH CLUB

FOOD & BEVERAGE Private Dining Club & Lounge J U LY H O U R S O F O P E R AT I O N Wednesday – Saturday Lunch 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Dinner 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

MEMBER RECEPTION Wednesday, July 12 5:30-7:30pm Members may bring up to two guests

HELLO FROM

LAPLAYA CLUB & FOOD BEVERAGE TEAM As the summer is in full swing, we just wanted to take a moment and thank all the Members who contributed to a successful season! We are busy at the Club planning for the upcoming 2017-2018 season.

As always we are open to suggestions, and would love to hear from you.

Feel free to contact either Eric Swaby at eswaby@laplayaresort.com or Shelley Johnson at sjohnson@laplayaresort.com with any Club event suggestions you may have. We hope all of our Members near or far are having a wonderful, safe summer.

Kind regards, Eric Swaby & Shelley Johnson LaPlaya Club Food & Beverage

RECEPTION MENU Baby Berg Salad

bleu cheese crumbles, smoked bacon, tomato, bleu cheese dressing

CHAFFERED ITEMS

Slow Roasted Pot Roast Stuffed Peppers Cheddar Mash Potatoes Assorted Roasted Vegetables Mac & Cheese Green Peas, Ham, Tomato CARVING STATION

Grilled Pork Loin

carolina style bbq sauce

DESSERT

Assorted Pies, Cookies, Cupcake

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JUNE 14, 2017

MEMBER RECEPTION

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SUMMER HOURS &

LOCATION FOR SPATERRE As more property improvements get underway this summer, SpaTerre will relocate to the Bay Tower building so we can continue to provide a tranquil, peaceful environment to enjoy your service in. During this time period SpaTerre will be open 9-5 daily, offering a limited menu of treatments. This relocation is scheduled to run July 7-September 30, subject to the completion of all scheduled improvements to the Beach House building.

TONING WRAPS ARE HERE Get Bikini Beach Body Ready at SpaTerre SpaTerre will celebrate summer with a NEW body wrap from Elemis Skincare. Elemis newest feature treatment targets slackness and sagging in the skin, and amps up sluggish circulation while reducing cellulite. Tightening and toning are the pillars of this treatment. A powerful blend of salts, minerals and seaweeds work together to target cellulite and poor skin tone on hips, thighs, abdomen and backs of arms.

Nigari salt deeply cleanses, followed by a targeted sculpting massage to kick-start the micro-circulation, promoting a smoother silhouette and invigorating the entire body. A cooling rubberised mask, rich in super-detoxing caffeine and green clay is applied to problem areas, whilst clinically proven Red Algae redefines areas prone to sagging.

The result is a targeted body airbrush and skin that looks and feels intensely toned and refreshed.

This featured treatment will be offered all summer long, including the temporary relocation of the Spa to the Bay Tower building, so you can enjoy your best skin all season.

Nate Steere Spa Director LaPlaya Club Newsletter | Vol 90

GOLF COURSE

HELLO EVERYONE! First and foremost, we would like to wish everyone a wonderful summer and hope that you’re all staying cool.

Come join us for lunch and cool off this summer on the verandah and patio areas with our new misting fans! During our Clubhouse summer renovations please access the outdoor seating areas through the Members’ Locker Room. Lunch will be available from 11am to 3pm Tuesday-Saturday and we’ll also be providing salad scoops and sandwiches on our beverage cart on Sundays for your convenience!

Our outside bar hours will be 11am to 6pm Tuesday-Sunday (weather permitting). Social members, please don’t forget you can come by and have lunch too!

The team and I would also like to extend a huge thank you for everyone’s feedback on the survey this past season. It is so nice to hear the gracious acknowledgements about our team and food quality.

Chef Cheryl and I have just returned from a trip to the National Restaurant Association in Chicago, which is one of the largest food shows in the nation. We brought back several ideas that you will be very excited about this coming season. We’ve listened to your feedback over the last couple of years and believe that this season coming up will be one of the best!

Lastly, we plan on working diligently this summer to put together a venue for everyone alike to enjoy! Once again, thank you for all of your support at the golf club and we look forward to seeing you around the club.

Joanna Wrona Director of Food & Beverage

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FROM THE KITCHEN OF

Chef Cheryl

MARINATED & GRILLED CORN ON THE COB SERVES 8

INGREDIENTS 8 fresh ears of corn (shucked) 1 lb. unsalted butter (room temperature) 1 bunch fresh basil (medium chopped) 1 bunch fresh cilantro (medium chopped) 2 tsp. chopped garlic 2 tsp. salt ½ tsp black pepper DIRECTIONS Soak corn cobs in water for 15 minutes (keeps the kernels moist) While the cobs are soaking, place butter, fresh herbs, garlic and salt & pepper in small sauce pan and heat up just enough to melt butter (medium heat) and infuse flavors.Next take cobs out of water and pat dry. Place cobs in shallow baking dish and pour melted butter over them. Marinate for one half hour, turning the cobs continually to make sure that all sides of the cob are coated in herbed butter. In the meantime set grill on medium to high heat. Grill the corn and rotate so all sides are slightly charred, basting the cob with excess butter, about 15 minutes. When cooked place cobs back in baking pan and cover with foil. They will stay hot until ready to serve. If you try this recipe, send some pictures cbryskiewicz@laplayagolf.com Hope everyone is having a great summer, see you soon!

Chef Cheryl Golf Clubhouse Chef

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BEACH CLUB POLICIES L A P L AYA G O L F C LU B

NEW MEMBER “GREAT REWARDS” REFERRAL PROGRAM For more information or to submit your Referral, Call Michelle at 239-254-5019 or email mbuist@laplayaclub.com

F U L L & G O L F O N LY M E M B E R S Refer a member to join LaPlaya as a Non-refundable Full Or a Non-refundable Golf Only Member Upon their joining LaPlaya, you will receive 50% off 2017/2018 Dues (Golf Only Members save over $4,400) (Full Members save over $5,800) Your second referral to join will earn you 100% off 2017/2018 Dues (Or split it between two consecutive years at 50% off each year)

BEACH & SOCIAL GOLF MEMBERS Refer a member to join LaPlaya as a Non-refundable Full or Non-refundable Golf Only Member Upon their joining LaPlaya, you will receive Full Golf Privileges for One Year

For the convenience of all of our members and guests, we will maintain the same policies that we implemented in Season 2016 to protect the exclusivity of the Club, These policies are in effect thru April 30, 2018.

Two Car Maximum • • • • •

Two cars per membership are permitted.

Should a member bring a third car, a $50 charge is applied to the member account.

This does not apply to Members coming for lunch or dinner in the Private Dining Club.

Members, family and friends always park at the Club Valet.

Members and guests are required to register with the Club Greeter. Guests or members are not allowed to park at the Resort Valet.

Pre-registered Immediate & Extended Family

If you have unaccompanied family which include your children, grandchildren, parents or grandparents, please complete the regular Family Guest Pass Form at least three or more days in advance. These forms can be found online or call directly 239-254-5008.

Other Guests Charges

*Not included above • Members are allowed to register 6 guests maximum per day, other than family members mentioned above.

• On major holidays, i.e. Christmas, Easter, and Presidents Day Weekend, your first two guests are complimentary and a $20 per person fee will be charged to your member account for the additional four.

• On regular days, there is no charge for up to six additional guests in your company.

Guests arriving at the Beach Club • •

We ask that the Member arrive simultaneously or prior to his or her guest(s). If guests arrive before the member, they will be asked to wait at the Club Valet area.

If members have guests joining them at the Beach Club, please meet them at the gate or have them arrive with you.

Members Must Be On Property With Guests

When on property, guests (without a guest card) must be accompanied by the club member at all times. Please do not drop guests off or leave them on the premises unaccompanied.

Greeter Gate System

We thank our members for their patience in presenting their Membership ID Cards. This system allows the greeter to swipe your card or Guest Card, and “check” you into the club, enabling us to track member usage and protecting the Club’s exclusivity. If you do not have a Member picture identification card, please contact the Club Administration office at 239-254-5000 to set up a time to take a quick headshot to receive your Membership Card.

NEW GOLFING MEMBERS Join now and receive $5,000 off!

Non-Refundable Golf Only Memberships Currently $35,000.

The next 5 new members joining receive $5000 off their initiation fee.

Non-Refundable Beach & Full Golf Memberships are $60,000.

Members who join now in either category will have their dues waived until November 1, 2017. *Offer Expires October 31, 2017 Referral must join by this date to reap rewards!

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B E AC H C H A I R R E S E RVAT I O N S You can make beach chair reservations three ways: 1.

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3.

Online: www.laplayaclub.com and click on the Calendar Call for reservations: 597-3123 Ext. 5119 Beach Concession Or just arrive and walk up to the Beach Concession.

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Reservations are accepted up to 72 hours prior to your requested day.

Reservations are to be made before 6 p.m. on the day prior your arrival.

If no one answers your phone call, staff is assisting other members/ guests, so please leave a message.

Chairs are set up between 9 and 11 a.m. Reservations are released as of 11:15 a.m.

After 11 a.m. chairs are set up on a walk-up basis.

Same day reservations are not accepted from now through April.

If you do not call ahead, please be patient as the team may be accommodating other members.

Front row or specific location seating cannot be guaranteed.

All front row seating is limited to eight chairs. More than eight chairs will be set up in the second row.

Setup at both the beach and the pool simultaneously are not allowed, except with a cabana rental.

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C LU B G R AT U I T Y E T I Q U E T T E Several members have inquired about gratuity etiquette” at the Club.

Although gratuities are something given voluntarily and is at your discretion, we appreciate that our members would like to know the proper club protocol.

A 20% gratuity is added to all food and beverage sales, throughout the Club/Resort, including Tiki Bar, pool and beach service, Private Dining Club, Golf Grill Room and SpaTerre. A member may adjust the gratuity percentage by signing the ticket and changing the amount of the gratuity as the member deems appropriate. The exception is in Baleen, gratuity is not included on your guest check as it is considered a public restaurant.

If you experience exemplary service and feel obliged to do so, please feel free to add and additional gratuity to the check in lieu of cash tipping.

Employees that may accept cash gratuities include: • • • • •

Beach and Pool Attendants that set you up at the beach, pool and the cabanas.

Club Valet parking Resort Concierge for services rendered Golf Bag Room Attendants for handling your golf bags.

Golf Club Locker Room Attendants that take care of member’s locker room area and shine shoes

If you have immediate and extended family utilizing the club, please share this information so they are informed on club gratuity etiquette.

MEMBER PRICING Don’t forget Member Preferred Pricing • • • • • • •

To receive your preferred pricing in the outlets, your Membership ID card must be presented at the time of service.

Members receive the following preferred pricing in the resort facilities Tiki Bar - 20% on food and beverage Baleen Restaurant - 20% on food and beverage Spa Terre - 20% on services and retail merchandise/ 25% on services Monday and Tuesday LaPlaya Boutique - 10% off retail merchandise Water sports concession – 10% on equipment rentals

CLUB DINING Club Dress More Relaxed

“Club casual” dress in the Club has become more relaxed! In response to input from members, positive attire changes were made to our Beach Club dining room policy for your pleasure. Please share this information with your guests that may be dining in the Beach Club as well.

Lunch

Beach attire, sandals and shoes may be worn with appropriate cover-ups for lunch and up until 5 p.m.

Dinner

Gentlemen: After 5:00 p.m., long slacks, dress jeans and knee length dress shorts are permitted.

Ladies: Blouses, knee length shorts, dresses or slacks, and sandals permitted for lunch and dinner.

For dinner, cargo shorts, cutoffs or short shorts are not permitted.

Distressed Denim, sports caps, tee-shirts and flip-flops are not permitted at any time in the dining or lounge areas of the Beach Club after 5pm.

Helpful Dining Reservations Information

Reservations are requested in the Club Dining Room by calling 239-2545008 for dinner and appreciated for lunch for proper staffing. When making reservations, several questions will be asked to ensure we provide you with an exceptional dining experience, such as, your preferred time to be seated for dinner, billing preference, guest names, and seating preference. If you would like to make several reservations please call during the day to 239-254-5008.

Seating Times

When reservations are made and a seating time is specified, that’s the time member parties are expected to be seated for dinner. If you have a pre-dinner cocktail in mind, we urge you to arrive at the club at least a half hour in advance, thus assuring you’ll be served in a timely manner.

Large Parties

Members wishing to have a private party of 13 or more will select a set menu and be seated for dinner at 5:30or 8 p.m. Adhering to this request ensures the highest level of service for both your party and for all members and their guests who also join us for dinner.

F R E Q U E N T LY C A L L E D N U M B E R S Administrative Office (Club) 239.254.5000 Accounting (Club) 239.598.5109 Baleen Restaurant 239.598.5707 Beach Club Dining Room 239.254.5008 Beach Pavillion 239.598.5119 Boutique 239.597.3123 ext. 5714 Club Valet 239.597.3123 ext. 5315 Golf Club Grill Room 239.254.5010 Golf Club / Golf Shop 239.254.5001 Pool Hut 239.597.3123 ext 5950 SpaTerre 239.598.5117 Tiki Bar 239.597.3123 ext 5815 15

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RECIPROCAL CLUBS We are pleased to present the reciprocal clubs for the 2017 season.

Reciprocal Season extends from May 1 to October 31. Please be reminded that all dining reservations are made through the Beach Club Administrative office, Monday through Friday from 9-5. Golf tee times may be made only through the LaPlaya Golf Shop. Tee times may be made 2 days in advance.

For further information on our reciprocal programs regarding dining reservations, hours of operation, use of amenities, dress code, etc. please feel free to call or email Karen Nardella at 239-254-5000 or knardella@laplayaclub.com

GOLF & DINING Bay Colony Bonita Bay Club Collier’s Reserve Country Club Grey Oaks Country Club Imperial Golf Club Kensington Golf & Country Club Pelican Marsh Golf Club Plantation Club at the Dunes Quail Creek Country Club Quail West Country Club Shadow Wood Country Club Stonebridge Country Club Talis Park The Club at Mediterra The Colony Bay Club Twin Eagles The Quarry West Bay Beach & Golf Club Windstar Country Club Wyndemere Golf Club

G O L F O N LY Hammock Bay Golf Club Naples Grande Rookery Golf Club

D I N I N G O N LY Audubon Country Club Bears Paw’s Country Club Grandezza Country Club Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club Longshore Lakes Miromar Lakes Naples Sailing & Yacht Club Royal Poinciana Golf Club Tarpon Cov The Club at Olde Cypress The Club at the Strand The Commons Club at Brooks Vanderbilt Country Club Vineyards Country Club

LETTER FROM BEN

DEAR MEMBERS, The Golf Team would like to wish everyone a safe and happy summer wherever you might be. We are in the process of putting together the schedule of events for the 2017/2018 golfing season. As soon as this is complete it will be distributed to everyone so you can start to make plans for next season.

Reciprocal season is in high gear now. For most of the clubs on our list, we are able to call 2 days in advance for tee times. You may make a request more than 2 days in advance which allows us to get you a time as close as possible to when you would like to play. If you make a request less than 2 days in advance it makes it difficult to get early tee times as many other clubs are calling for the same. The moral is the sooner you can let us know the better we can serve you.

The golf course will be open July 1, 2, 3 and 4 for the holiday weekend and will be closed on July 5 instead of our normal Monday closure that week. The club will be closing July 31 through August 7 for the second round of course maintenance. During this week and on Mondays when the club is closed the Golf Shop is staffed from 7 AM to 10 AM to assist members with reciprocal needs.

Lastly, thank you for your survey comments. As always, the feedback is much appreciated and helps us sharpen our tools to serve you better.

Respectfully, Ben Bryant, PGA

*Please note that Clubs are subject to change without notice LaPlaya Club Newsletter | Vol 90

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L A U R E L' S C O R N E R

GOLF TIP To improve any part of your game, you actually have to practice it. If your short game is suffering and costing you extra shots, don't just go to the driving range and hit full swings with your favorite club.

Use your time wisely and practice what is not working. A half hour lesson will go a long way in improving your golf scores.

Remember to be patient while working on a new move. You have been doing another habit for a long time, so with practice, it will take some time to become a new habit. The more you practice the new move, the sooner you will get it. Positive self talk is a very big factor in completing any changes. Since we have control over what we think and say, why not make it positive because that feels much better than beating ourselves up! Plus, I really believe that you will improve sooner, and it will stick with you when you keep up a positive attitude and positive perspective on anything!

L E T T E R F RO M PAT R I C K

SUMMER MONTHS

Laurel Kean LPGA Professional

As we are in the summer months, the Laplaya Golf Course Maintenance team is working on our program of course conditioning and landscape improvements, as well as our north-end of the driving range project.

This summer’s projects include multiple aerifications of the greens, tees, and fairways. These practices are essential to the continued health of the turf grass as we move toward the winter season. Removing excess thatch and relieving compaction of the playing surfaces will allow for better root development and allow the turf to withstand the rigors of increased traffic. Additionally, we will also be working on removing areas of poor performing and contaminated turf grass throughout the course. Finally, we will also be making numerous landscape improvements and enhancements throughout the course.

The aerifications are performed during one week closures of the course. The first was in June and the second will be in August. Our other projects will be completed around play through the summer months. These scheduled projects will set us up to have a great season this coming winter.

Patrick Lewins Golf Course Superintendent

New north end practice area

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LETTER FROM ALAN

PRACTICE & KEEP GETTING BETTER My late Father-in-law Bennie was a joy to know, had the best outlook on life; and that was, life is to be enjoyed with everyone, especially close friends and lots of family. His definition of why Doctors and Lawyers in particular used the term ‘Practice’ to describe their location or vocation was simple, ‘it’s called a Practice’ he said, ‘because they’re practicing on you, and their goal is to get better at what they do!’ What a great thought; the goal for LaPlaya Golf Club each summer is equally simple to ‘Practice, and keep getting better at what we do!’

Ben our Director of Golf attends PGA meetings and will be on the practice tee often himself as will Director of Instruction Laurel; Golf Course Superintendent Patrick and his Assistant Manual go to local GCSAA meetings to keep up with all the latest on how to grow and maintain grass, and it’s a lot; Chef Cheryl and Joanna attended the biggest Food Show expo in Chicago recently to incorporate new menu ideas and look at food trends for the upcoming season; Michelle attends local Membership Association meetings to keep in touch with all within the club membership space; Kimberly attends H.R. / Financial & Insurance meetings for all

BEACH CLUB DINING & LOUNGE Lunch · Wednesday - Saturday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Dinner · Wednesday - Saturday 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Happy Hour · Wed & Thurs 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Closed BEACH CLUB VALET Opens at 8:00 am daily BALEEN NAPLES Breakfast 7:00 am – 11:30 am Lunch 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Light Lunch 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Dinner 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Bar Baleen / Lounge 11:00 am – Midnight Tapas Menu & Small Bites (Jan-April only) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm GOLF CLUB GRILL ROOM Lunch · Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Patio & Veranda seating only - June & July Dining Room re-opens - August Bar Service 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Beverage service only on Sun

those critically important club functions; and yours truly keeps up with the latest within CMAA, Club Managers Assoc of America local and regional educational meetings.

All the while we are digging into and reviewing the latest member survey results and we thank you again for all your important feedback, and looking to the next season and seasons beyond with the goal to Practice and keep getting better.

SOME KEY PROJECTS FOR SUMMER 2017 • • • • •

New North end Practice Area, purpose built for short game improvement.

New look to the area surrounding hole No.12 best ‘wee’ short hole around!

New alternate tees on No.7 for event and tournament play.

New and improved landscaping throughout the property.

New fresh look to the main dining room and locker areas.

We wish everyone a happy and safe summer and look forward to our next practice opportunity! Thank you, Bennie.

Yours Aye, Alan Findlay Golf Club General Manager

RESORT CONCIERGE Daily 8:00 am – 9:00 pm TIKI BAR Food Service Sunday - Thursday Friday & Saturday

11:00 am – 6:00 pm 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Bar Sunday - Thursday Friday & Saturday

11:00 am – 7:00 pm 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

DINING TIKI HAPPY HOUR Happy Hour Daily

SPA TERRE Monday - Saturday Sunday

PRO SHOP Tuesday - Sunday

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

LOCKER ROOMS Tuesday - Sunday

FITNESS CENTER 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

7:00 am – 6:00 pm

L A P L AYA B O U T I Q U E Sunday - Thursday Friday & Saturday

DRIVING RANGE Tuesday - Sunday

7:30 am - 6:00 pm

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Half price cocktails and house wine by the glass

9:00 am – 7:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

8:00 am – 6:00 pm 8:00 am – 7:00 pm