Serving Our Family Members Since 1973 October 2012 - Golf Fusion
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<strong>October</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
<strong>Serving</strong> <strong>Our</strong> <strong>Family</strong> <strong>Members</strong> <strong>Since</strong> <strong>1973</strong>
Moraga Country Club Staff<br />
Frank Melón, General Manager/COO<br />
frank@moragacc.com<br />
Kathe Foster, Asst. General Manager<br />
kathe@moragacc.com<br />
George Schiller, Controller<br />
george@moragacc.com<br />
Rick Cabasal, Clubhouse Manager<br />
rick@moragacc.com<br />
Stuart Mahler, Public Safety Director<br />
communitypatrol@moragacc.com<br />
Luis Ballesteros, <strong>Golf</strong> Course<br />
Superintendent<br />
golfcourse@moragacc.com<br />
Jason Woodworth, Director of <strong>Golf</strong><br />
jason@moragacc.com<br />
Mark Orwig, Head Tennis Professional<br />
mark@moragacc.com<br />
Sean Mason, Aquatics Director<br />
aquatics@moragacc.com<br />
Mike McDermott, Director of<br />
Maintenance<br />
buildingmaintenance@moragacc.com<br />
Tony Palelei, Community<br />
Landscape Manager<br />
landscapemaintenance@moragacc.com<br />
Susan Carey, Landscape Manager<br />
slcarey@valleycrest.com<br />
Ian Cook, <strong>Members</strong>hip/Banquet<br />
Manager<br />
ian@moragacc.com<br />
Board Of Directors<br />
Tom Engberg (President)<br />
Leslie Mortimer (Vice President)<br />
Rick Nedell (Secretary)<br />
Ron Palmer (Treasurer)<br />
Ruth Burke, John Greenblatt,<br />
Larry Koch, Dennis Martel,<br />
Ron Mayes, Dwight Pedersen,<br />
Tara Rochlin, Frank Sullivan<br />
boardofdirectors@moragacc.com<br />
MCC Telephone Numbers<br />
(All numbers are in the 925 area code.)<br />
Office 376.2200<br />
Reservations 376.2200<br />
Home Maintenance 376.2200<br />
Landscaping 376.2200<br />
<strong>Golf</strong> Shop 376.2253<br />
Tennis Lounge 376.1314<br />
Pool Office 631.1915<br />
Security Cell 250.7616<br />
View The Most-Up-To-Date Events<br />
Calendar, Catch Up On Recent<br />
New Clubhouse Updates, Access<br />
Committee Meetings, Make Tee<br />
Times, Read The Latest Newsletter,<br />
And More...<br />
It’s your Club Online! Log on today:<br />
MCC Website: www.moragacc.com<br />
(Call 376.2200 for assistance, if needed.)<br />
Manager’s Report<br />
I would like to thank all our members who took the time to<br />
complete the survey. The survey is an excellent tool for the<br />
Board and Management to fine tune our operation and<br />
gauge member satisfaction. I can assure you that our team<br />
will do everything in our power to provide the highest level<br />
of service to the members of Moraga Country Club.<br />
Chef Kevin has recently released some new menus so please<br />
RSVP in the near future to try these new culinary delights.<br />
We will also be doing a wine pairing dinner in November<br />
which will be a fabulous event. There are still a few openings<br />
to book holiday parties; please contact Ian Cook to make<br />
arrangements.<br />
We are in the process of completing the pro-forma 2013<br />
budget for Finance Committee and Board approval.<br />
The holidays are just ahead, please enjoy the club.<br />
President’s Message<br />
First, let me thank the many of you who completed the first<br />
part of our three part Member Survey. We had a significant<br />
and, therefore, meaningful number of responses from all<br />
classes of members.<br />
You will read elsewhere in this newsletter about the results of<br />
the survey and I encourage you to do so. I will just say here<br />
that we on the Board are very pleased with those results, both<br />
with the preponderance of positive feedback but also with the<br />
clarity of commentary on where we can improve.<br />
So how will we use this information? In the near term staff<br />
will use it to focus on specific areas that need attention or<br />
where quality can be enhanced. This type of information is<br />
extremely useful to staff at all levels, allowing them to fine<br />
tune their respective areas of responsibility.<br />
As for the Board, it too will find the information very useful.<br />
Among other purposes, the Board will use the survey results<br />
to develop a Long Range Strategic Plan, a plan reflective of<br />
member wants and needs and one which can guide and provide<br />
context for future Boards and Committees. Long range planning<br />
for any organization is vital not only in setting the future<br />
direction of the organization but also in providing check<br />
points and guidance along the way. We believe MCC will<br />
greatly benefit from such a plan.<br />
Again, thank you for your responses and please anticipate the<br />
next phase of the survey which will focus on operational matters<br />
at the club. It should be out mid- <strong>October</strong>.<br />
As always …<br />
Frank Melón<br />
General Manager/COO<br />
Tom Engberg<br />
President<br />
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Enjoy the Club!
AROUND THE CLUBHOUSE<br />
Superbowl Sunday was the day we opened the clubhouse. It<br />
seems like yesterday but it’s been 8 months. We are officially<br />
in autumn and we have a slate of club events that we hope<br />
that you will participate in. The Fire Pit opening event will be<br />
Friday, <strong>October</strong> 5, <strong>2012</strong>. Halloween Bingo is on Thursday,<br />
<strong>October</strong> 25, <strong>2012</strong>. The kids should come in costume and we’ll<br />
be giving out prizes. Adults can come in costume too (if you’re<br />
adventurous).<br />
In November we are planning a signature wine dinner with<br />
Justin Baldwin of the Justin Winery. This is slated to be limited<br />
seating, six courses prepared by Chef Kevin and a fantastic<br />
wine pairing! Thanksgiving follows that next week and then<br />
we get to the Holiday Season.<br />
Christmas events for the kids and adults are being planned<br />
and an exciting New Year’s Eve event will round out the year!<br />
Look for the details in the coming weeks.<br />
New changes to the lunch menu are being rolled out so watch<br />
for those very soon. The wine list has undergone a sizable<br />
growth and our by-the-glass offerings have some changes as<br />
well. The next time you’re in please ask your server for a new<br />
wine list.<br />
See you around the clubhouse!<br />
Rick Cabasal, Clubhouse Manager<br />
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Member Survey<br />
What Do You Think About MCC?<br />
The results are in. We had 648 responses to our survey, a huge sampling from all ages and types of membership. Your<br />
feedback and comments are important. Thanks to all who responded.<br />
Here are some of the highlights of the demographics of our membership:<br />
• 41% of the respondents use the club facilities 2-4 times a week in both summer and winter months. 28% use the club<br />
facilities 5 or more times a week during the summer months.<br />
• 51% of respondents are in age group 45 – 64. 43% have children under 18 living at home.<br />
• 73% have been members of MCC for 5 or more years.<br />
Here are the average ratings of the new facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest)<br />
There were over 1,500 comments entered, 500 of which were about the Main Dining Room and Lounge/Bar. We are in the<br />
process of categorizing these comments into themes to help us focus on important issues.<br />
There is a presentation on our website with graphics to illustrate the results by member type. Please login to the<br />
www.moragacc.com Member site to view this presentation.<br />
Look for the next survey to be distributed mid-<strong>October</strong>. This will focus on the operational aspects of the various departments<br />
and facilities throughout the club. Check with the front desk if you have any questions.<br />
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Turf Talk<br />
With the cooler temperatures we had lately, it’s safe to say the course is in recovery mode.<br />
Over the last month we have been doing what we can to help the course through the summer<br />
stress. The temperatures over the last week are really helping things perk up on the course.<br />
Luis Ballesteros<br />
<strong>Golf</strong> Course<br />
Superintendent<br />
The golf course will engage in the following activities during the month of <strong>October</strong><br />
• Greens aerification is scheduled for the first week of <strong>October</strong>.<br />
• Tees and approaches will be aerify during the first week of <strong>October</strong><br />
• Fairway aerification and sand top dressing will follow during the second week of <strong>October</strong>.<br />
• Greens surround aerification will take place the last week of <strong>October</strong><br />
Each spring and fall golf courses all over the world aerify their greens, turning what was<br />
yesterday a great putting surface, into sand covered, bumpy and slow greens.<br />
The question is always “the greens were so good why did we punch them?”<br />
If we did not aerify the greens at least twice per year, we would notice a decline in the putting<br />
surface with in a few months. Aerification allow us to perform many tasks during a short<br />
period of time. It allows us to remove organic matter, add soil amendments, relieve soil<br />
compaction and smooth the putting surface.<br />
The greens at Moraga Country Club are considered by many to be some of the best greens<br />
around and we take pride in the product that we offer to our members.<br />
Should you have any questions regarding the golf course aerification, please feel free to<br />
contact me.<br />
Luis Ballesteros, <strong>Golf</strong> Course Superintendent<br />
EVENING DUPLICATE BRIDGE<br />
Results for 8/28/<strong>2012</strong> (28 players)<br />
This was our second largest attendance in five years<br />
1st – Colleen & David Geary<br />
2nd tie – Sue Eltringham & Marj Russell<br />
2nd tie – Barbara Hanson & Conrad Robertson<br />
<strong>Our</strong> <strong>October</strong> game will be Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 23rd, at 7 p.m. on the<br />
upper floor of the clubhouse. $2 per person card fees.<br />
You must make a reservation by the Saturday before in order to play. We prefer to have reservations<br />
made in pairs, but if you don’t have a partner, I will try to find someone. The sooner I know the more<br />
likely that I will be able to find someone. Contact David Geary e-mail: dsgeary@comcast.net.<br />
If you are new to duplicate bridge we will work with you to make you feel comfortable quickly.<br />
Regards, David Geary<br />
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Employee of the Month: Lester Rodriguez<br />
This month we recognize Lester Rodriguez from our Kitchen Staff as<br />
Employee of the Month!! Lester first came to work at Moraga Country Club<br />
in January of this year as we prepared to open the new clubhouse. Here at the<br />
Club he is our very valuable Sous Chef. Lester places and receives orders,<br />
prepares food for all parties and events, manages the kitchen while Chef Kevin<br />
is out to ensure everything runs smoothly.<br />
Originally from Managua, Nicaragua, Lester and his wife, Ivania, now reside<br />
in Antioch with their three boys, ages 22, 18 and 14.<br />
In his spare time Lester enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and<br />
once in a while reading a good book!! He is a fan of the San Francisco 49ers<br />
and watches as many games as he can. Favorite foods? Anything home made!!<br />
Next time you come into the clubhouse and feel like trying something new, ask<br />
for Lester’s special Blueberry BBQ sauce for your burger!!<br />
When asked what he likes most about his job, he said his<br />
co-workers!!<br />
Thanks Lester, for all you do, and for being such a great part of our team!<br />
Lester Rodriguez<br />
kitchen staff<br />
Swim News<br />
The Bay Area’s expected fall weather has not been a disappointment.<br />
The fog takes a vacation and 70-80 degree weather is the norm. Fall<br />
Swimming for kids, Masters Swimming and Water Aerobics for<br />
adults are the main programs at the pool right now. Fall Swimming is<br />
using between 3-5 lanes every weekday afternoon from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.<br />
The program has about 80 kids participating.<br />
Please visit www.mccwaves.com if you are interested in finding out<br />
more about the Fall Swim Program.<br />
Masters Swimming has a small, but dedicated group and everyone<br />
who has made an effort to come out has enjoyed the workout that<br />
swimming provides. The program caters to swimmers of all abilities<br />
and no previous competitive swimming experience is needed to join.<br />
Practices are Monday through Thursday at Noon and 6:30 p.m.<br />
Drop in cost is $10 per practice or $70 per month.<br />
Water Aerobics is meeting on Monday and Thursday nights from<br />
5:00-6:00 p.m. There has been a steady increase in members taking<br />
advantage of this program since we moved into the new facility and<br />
we hope that it continues through the winter. After one class with<br />
Chris, our great instructor, you’ll be hooked.<br />
Water Polo, a program we started last winter, is going to start up<br />
again. Practices will be on Tuesday nights from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. and<br />
will focus on the fundamentals of the sport, passing, shooting,<br />
eggbeater and offense and defense basics.<br />
Sean Mason, Aquatics Director<br />
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Homeowners<br />
Community Patrol<br />
Your Public Safety and Compliance Committee, in the<br />
SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY COOPERATION,<br />
respectfully requests that all members voluntarily follow<br />
the rules and regulations of Moraga Country Club<br />
and Homeowners Association.<br />
Stuart O. Mahler<br />
Public Safety Director<br />
If you know of someone who habitually ignores the rules and<br />
regulations you may anonymously phone a tip to security at<br />
925-250-7616 and they will happily investigate.<br />
Security will take appropriate action for<br />
violations that they observe.<br />
Your information will be kept confidential.<br />
Stuart O. Mahler, Public Safety Director<br />
Susan Carey<br />
Landscape Account<br />
Manager<br />
Landscape News & Happenings<br />
We would like to welcome Susan Carey, the new account manager for Valley Crest at Moraga<br />
Country Club. Susan comes to us with a long history of experience in the landscape field and<br />
knows the business well. Welcome aboard Susan!! We look forward to working with you!<br />
Preparing Plants For Winter<br />
You may have heard the phrase “spring cleaning”, but Winter is where it really counts. We<br />
will be clearing leaves and debris away from the bases of plants, especially vulnerable ones<br />
like roses, to keep disease from wintering in your garden. We till the soil once it’s exposed and<br />
add fertilizer to prepare it for next year. We then water like mad, since plants and trees will<br />
need the stores of water over the winter.<br />
For Your Private Garden<br />
You can keep the color and life in your garden by planning fall annuals in the early autumn<br />
and by planting any shrubs or evergreens that you want to establish. Plan to plant them early<br />
in the season to allow them time to establish themselves before the onset of winter weather.<br />
Fall gardening is all about being prepared. This is also a good time to shop for bulbs to ensure<br />
that your spring garden blooms bright and beautiful as soon as the warmer weather hits.<br />
Pruning and Detail Schedule – <strong>October</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
<strong>October</strong> 1 1-14 Berkshire, 1843-1903 St. Andrews Dr. (odd #’s only), 569-586,<br />
601-619 & 741-789 Augusta Dr.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 8 915-951 Augusta Dr., 1736-1748 & 1926-1938 St. Andrews (even #’s only),<br />
1741-1755 Spyglass Ln. & 800-832 Country Club<br />
<strong>October</strong> 15 501-505 Augusta Dr., 867-915 Augusta Dr., 2-8 Gleneagle, 20-31 Broadmoor,<br />
1701-1731 St. Andrews & 800-832 Country Club<br />
<strong>October</strong> 22 101-119 Cypress Point Way (odd #’s only), 102-115 Greenbriar,<br />
2-111 La Quinta, 112-120 Merion & 1710-1724 St. Andrews Dr.<br />
(even #’s only), 1733-1753, 1913-1933 St. Andrews Dr. (odd #’s only)<br />
<strong>October</strong> 29 2-12 Carnoustie, 112-122 La Quinta, 20-31 Indian Wells, 2-8 Wingfoot,<br />
120-145 Greenbriar & 121-141 Cypress Point Way (odd #’s only)<br />
Susan Carey, Landscape Account Manager<br />
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<strong>October</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
<strong>Golf</strong>, Tennis, Swimming,<br />
SUNDAY<br />
MONDAY<br />
TUESDAY<br />
WEDNESDAY<br />
1<br />
2 3<br />
Greens Aerification<br />
5-6p Water Aerobics<br />
Tee’s & Approach Aerification<br />
8-10a Niners’ Play Day<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies Fall A4 Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
1-4p Bridge (Lounge)<br />
Tee’s & Approach Aerification<br />
8:30-11a MWGA Medal Play<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies B2 Ball Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
7:15-8:45p Tennis Committee Meeting<br />
(Board Room)<br />
7 8<br />
Columbus Day<br />
9 10<br />
10a-3p Brunch Service<br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
12:30-4p Men’s Duplicate Bridge<br />
(North/South Rooms)<br />
5-6p Water Aerobics<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
7:30-9a Kiwanis Meeting (Board Room)<br />
8-10a Niners’ Play Day<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies A3 Ball Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
1-4p Bridge (Lounge)<br />
5-6:30p ARC Meeting (Board Room)<br />
5-7p Green Committee Meeting (North Room)<br />
6:30-10p Evening Duplicate Bridge (Board Room)<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
8:30-11a MWGA Medal Play (<strong>Golf</strong> Course)<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies B1 Fall Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
12-2p <strong>Members</strong>hip Committee Meeting<br />
(Board Room)<br />
3-4p Public Safety & Compliance Meeting<br />
(Board Room)<br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
6-8:30p Private Event (North/South Rooms)<br />
14 15 16 17<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
11a-1p USTA Mixed 7.0B Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
5-8p Private Event (North/South Rooms)<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
All Day Private <strong>Golf</strong> Event<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies A1 Senior Ball Match<br />
5-6p Water Aerobics<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
8-10a Niners’ Play Day<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies A4 Fall Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
21 22 23 24<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
8-11a MWGA Medal Play Day<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies B2 Ball Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
5-7p Budget & FInance Committee<br />
Meeting (Board Room)<br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
1:30-3:30p USTA 50 Mixed 7.0 Match<br />
3-5p USTA 50 Mixed 8.0 Match<br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies A2 Senior Ball Match<br />
5-6p Water Aerobics<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
8-10a Niners’ Play Day<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies A3 Ball Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
1-4p Bridge (Lounge)<br />
5-6:30p Pool & Rec Committee Meeting<br />
(Board Room)<br />
5-8p Halloween Bingo Night (Dining Room)<br />
7-10p Evening Duplicate Bridge (Board Room)<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
8-10:30a MWGA Open Day<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
28 29 30 31<br />
Halloween<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
1-5p Private Event (Dining Room)<br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies A1 Senior Ball Match<br />
5-6p Water Aerobics<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
8-10:30a Niner’s Play Day<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies A1 Fall Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
1-4p Bridge (Lounge)<br />
8-10:30a MWGA Special Guest Day<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
New Moon<br />
First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter<br />
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Meetings, Social Events & Special Events<br />
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
5<br />
4 6<br />
8:30-10:30a SMGA Senior Thursday<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies B4 Fall Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
5-6p Water Aerobics<br />
7-10p Private Meeting (Board Room)<br />
5-8p MCC Home Tour (MCC Community<br />
+ Clubhouse Kitchen)<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies A1 Fall Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
5-7p Fire Pit Opening<br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
9-11a 11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
11a-2p Ladies 6.5 USTA Combo Match<br />
11a-3p Ladies ProAm<br />
5-9p Private Event (Dining Room)<br />
<strong>October</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Events of Note<br />
Greens Aerification<br />
<strong>October</strong> 1<br />
Tees/Approach Aerification<br />
<strong>October</strong> 2-3<br />
Halloween Bingo Night<br />
<strong>October</strong> 23<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Sand Top Dressing<br />
<strong>October</strong> 8-November 2<br />
11 12 13<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
8:30-10:30a SMGA Senior Thursday<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies A1 Fall Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
6:30-8:30p USTA 50 Mixed 8.0 Match<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies B4 Fall Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
6-9p Friday Night Mixed Doubles<br />
(Tennis Courts)<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
18 19 20<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
8-11a SMGA Shamble<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies B1 Fall Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
3:30-6p Board of Directors Meeting (Board Room)<br />
5-6p Water Aerobics<br />
5:30-6:30p MGA Board Meeting (Board Room)<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
9a-1p Men’s ProAm (Tennis Courts)<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
11a-2p Men/Guest Event<br />
5-10p Private Event (Dining Room)<br />
25 26 27<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
8:30-11:30a SMGA Memorial Year End<br />
Tournament<br />
9:30a-12p Ladies A4 Fall Match<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
3-4p Landscape Committee Meeting (Board Room)<br />
5-6p Water Aerobics<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
12-5p Players Championship <strong>2012</strong><br />
5:30-8:30p Dinner Service<br />
Fairway/Rough Aerification +<br />
Fairway Sand Top Dressing<br />
11a-3p Lunch Service<br />
12-6:30p Players Championship <strong>2012</strong><br />
september <strong>2012</strong> november <strong>2012</strong><br />
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Tennis News<br />
happy halloween! When I think of <strong>October</strong> I think of<br />
Halloween. We all must remember either rushing to complete a<br />
costume, wishing I would have put more effort into my plan or<br />
“wow” this is my very favorite costume of all times. How fun it was<br />
and still is. Brings back some great memories.<br />
general reminders and information<br />
Cardio<br />
Claire has put together “Cardio Tennis” for members and non<br />
members. Classes are Monday’s and Thursday’s from 8:45 – 9:45 a.m.<br />
at a cost of $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non members. First<br />
class for members is free. Classes are limited to 10 players and we<br />
need at least 4 players to have a class. If players sign up but are no<br />
shows, they will be charged. Please sign up in advance. Walk in’s are<br />
welcome but if the class is full, the player will not be able to attend.<br />
Cardio Tennis is a high-energy fitness activity that combines the best<br />
features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering<br />
the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic exercise. In each<br />
class they are running up to 1 ½ miles, strengthening their bodies<br />
and burning up to 600 calories in just one hour! Your heart rate will<br />
be high the whole class. If you would like to sign up please e mail<br />
Claire at Claire@moragacc.com or call 376-1314.<br />
Ladies drop-in<br />
Starting September 12, we tried something new with the women’s drop-in on Wednesday nights. In<br />
an effort to offer a better experience to participants, we are going to divide the levels into two different<br />
hours. The first hour, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., will be for levels 2.5-3.0 and from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. will be<br />
levels 3.5-4.0.<br />
Lee’s drop-in<br />
Lee has a Friday morning drop-in from 9:30 – noon. This is a program originated for members wanting<br />
to break into the game of tennis or who took a break from the game and want to get back into playing.<br />
No cost is required for this program. It’s a great way to get started.<br />
Men’s drop-in<br />
We have a Men’s drop-in on Saturday mornings for levels 2.5 – 4.5. Summer hours are 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.<br />
Fall/Winter hours are 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Doubles is the usual, but when the numbers are off we slip in a<br />
singles match. Players either need to call 15 minutes before start time or be at MCC 10 minutes early.<br />
An Exchange with Rossmoor is being planned for Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 13 from 11:00 – 2:30 p.m. Every<br />
year we plan two exchanges, one at Rossmoor and one at MCC. The cost is $12.00 per player from our<br />
members and that will take care of lunch for everyone. We traveled to Rossmoor earlier this year and it is<br />
our turn to host the exchange. The level of play is 3.5. Sign up and enjoy a day with our fun neighbors.<br />
ladies program<br />
We will start the Fall Season with a new MCC Women’s Tennis Committee:<br />
Ladies Chair: Kim Hunter<br />
Co-Chair:<br />
Mayada Innenberg<br />
Treasurer:<br />
Helen Sullivan<br />
Secretary:<br />
Lucy Dendinger<br />
Social Secretaries: Ann Huchingson/Kaytie Mandell<br />
rule reminder<br />
<strong>Members</strong> are only allowed to bring the same guests TWICE a month. Please abide by the rules.<br />
Thank you in advance.<br />
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A1 B.A.L.L.<br />
Jennifer Glass/Joanna Hunter<br />
A3 B.A.L.L. Sunun Faulkner/Moon Pak 0 - 1<br />
B2 B.A.L.L. Leslee Larner/Karin Hein 1 - 0<br />
Senior A1<br />
Mary Johnson/Rica Chudler<br />
Senior A2 Lucy Sponsler/Barbara Jordan 0 - 1<br />
B.A.L.L. Singles Kim Hunter 1 - 0<br />
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A1FALL Kristin Rosenbaum/Pam Bishop 1 - 1<br />
A4 FALL Tracy Perlee/Loretta Schlansky 0 - 1<br />
B1 FALL Susan Sanders/Karen Hirtzel 0 - 2<br />
B4 FALL Belinda Kimura/Laurence Pride 2 - 0<br />
new teams to the usta combo season<br />
Men’s Combo 7.5 Captain: John Marvel<br />
Ladies Combo 6.5 Captains: Kelley Griest/Elaine Holt<br />
Ladies Combo 7.5 Captains: Nancy Wenck/Denise Acker<br />
usta scoreboard<br />
7.0A Mixed Doubles Captain: Peter Singelstad 7 - 3<br />
7.0B Mixed Doubles Captains: Mike Keough/Karin Hein 4 - 6<br />
7.0 Fifty Mixed Doubles Captains: Ann Marie McGee 0 - 2<br />
8.0 Fifty Mixed Doubles Captains: Helena Singlestad/Mike Gabrielson 0 - 1<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Fifty Mixed Doubles 7.0 captained by Ann Marie McGee 0 - 2<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Fifty Mixed Doubles 8.0 captained by Helena Singelstad<br />
Mike Gabrielson 0 - 1<br />
october calendar<br />
<strong>October</strong> 2 Ladies A4 Fall Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 3 Ladies B2 B.A.L.L. Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 4 Ladies B4 Fall Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 5 Ladies A1 Fall Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 6 Ladies 6.5 USTA Combo Match 11:00 – 1:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 8 Ladies B.A.L.L. Singles Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 9 Ladies A3 B.A.L.L. Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 10 Ladies B1 Fall Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 11 Ladies A1 Fall Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 11 USTA Fifty Mixed 8.0 Match 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 12 Ladies B4 Fall Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 13 Rossmoor Exchange 11:00 – 2:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 14 USTA Ladies 6.5 Combo Match 11:00 – 1:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 14 USTA Fifty Mixed 7.0 Match 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 15 Ladies A1 Sr. B.A.L.L. Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 16 Ladies A4 Fall Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 17 Ladies B2 B.A.L.L. Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 18 Ladies B1 Fall Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 20 Member/Guest Event 11:00 – 2:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 21 USTA Fifty Mixed 7.0 Match 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 21 USTA Fifty Mixed 8.0 Match 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 22 Ladies A2 Senior B.A.L.L. 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 23 Ladies A3 B.A.L.L. Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 25 Ladies A4 Fall Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 26 Ladies Tennis Mixer 9:15 – 1:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 29 Ladies A1 Sr. B.A.L.L. Match 9:30 – noon<br />
<strong>October</strong> 30 Ladies A1 Fall Match 9:30 – noon<br />
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From the <strong>Golf</strong> Shop<br />
September is always one of my favorite months of the year, not only because the weather is changing<br />
but we also have our Club Championships. The MGA finds its Club Champion and so does the 18<br />
hole ladies group. The Men’s Club Championship is straight Match Play and the 18-hole ladies is<br />
36- hole stroke play. The Men’s Club Champion for <strong>2012</strong> is Kurt Van Hees. Kurt went through all of<br />
his matches in fine fashion. Kurt managed to defeat the defending Club Champion, Frank Jordan<br />
seven and five in the final match. Julie Wirth claimed the Club Championship for the MWGA by<br />
shooting a two day total of 166 gross. She defends her title from 2011 and 2010. The Seniors will be<br />
having their Senior Cup Championship at the end of <strong>October</strong>. Below are the rest of the winners in<br />
all groups for <strong>2012</strong>. Great playing everyone!<br />
men’s club championship<br />
CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT:<br />
WINNER: KURT VAN HEES<br />
RUNNER-UP: FRANK JORDAN<br />
mwga club championship<br />
MWGA CLUB CHAMPION <strong>2012</strong><br />
(Julie Wirth)<br />
<strong>Golf</strong> News<br />
FIRST FLIGHT:<br />
WINNER: KEVIN O’TOOLE<br />
RUNNER-UP: TIM SWEENEY<br />
SECOND FLIGHT:<br />
WINNER: BRIAN REIN<br />
RUNNER-UP: PAUL BOERO<br />
THIRD FLIGHT:<br />
WINNER: DOUG SCHMIDT<br />
RUNNER-UP: RAJ VERMA<br />
MEN’S CLUB CHAMPION <strong>2012</strong><br />
(Kurt Van Hees)<br />
FIRST FLIGHT:<br />
WINNER: JULIE WIRTH<br />
RUNNER-UP: KATI EHSANI<br />
LOW NET: DENISE ACKER<br />
SECOND FLIGHT:<br />
WINNER: PAT BROWN (GROSS)<br />
TIE LOW NET: KEIKO TANAKA &<br />
LORETTA SCHLANSKY<br />
THIRD FLIGHT:<br />
WINNER: JANET GRANT<br />
LOW NET: JOAN TASKER<br />
mga news - october events<br />
The Player’s Championship <strong>2012</strong> & St. Andrews Cup: <strong>October</strong> 26 & 27. 36-Hole Stroke Play. This is only<br />
open to MGA members who have earned at least 45 points or played in at least 3 tournaments during the<br />
year. Points are updated on the website.<br />
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golf fact of the month<br />
Improving one’s golf game is good for business. A study by the New York Times of 51 CEO’s found that<br />
the lower their handicaps, the better the companies’ stocks performed. Tell that to your boss the next<br />
time he busts you for working on your short game during company time.<br />
Jason Woodworth, Director of <strong>Golf</strong>
SMGA<br />
That Thursday that summer<br />
On the third Thursday in August, our friends from the Orinda Country Club paid us a visit. It was a<br />
splendid day for golf and dining. “The Splendid One” and ”Bugeye’ Bagai” teamed up, again, to lap<br />
the field. Splendo shot a ridiculous 72- a one in 4,467chance. Another one similar to that and he may<br />
end up with a couple of broken thumbs.<br />
First place -116-<br />
Second place -120-<br />
Third place-124-<br />
Fourth place-124-<br />
Fifth place – 126-<br />
Splendorio and Bagai<br />
“Sir John” Gentry and “The Big Trojan” Ed Herold<br />
“Slick Willie” and “Beltone ”(can you hear me now!)<br />
Lars “Larzoni” and Bill Anderson… okay, okay, Ralph Davisson (lives in the club,<br />
plays Orinda, mostly)<br />
“Buffalo Joe” and “The inscrutable, insatiable, inconsolable” Benny Lee. In addition they had<br />
“Sweet Swingin’ “ Gene Amato who reminds us of the story when he was playing in various<br />
pro-ams and he was paired with Johnny Miller again. John told him “ I do not remember your<br />
name but I do remember that swing”<br />
Closest to the pin was “the six minute man” Fred Boettler<br />
The following Thursday, the guys from Crow Canyon came by for a little golf.<br />
First place-110 (wow)-<br />
Second place – 115-<br />
Third place- 116-<br />
Fourth place- 119-<br />
Fifth place -120-<br />
Bill Anderson and “The Big Trojan”<br />
“Willie Hayes” Mayes and “Sir John” Gentry who is now a legend of the club. He has shot his<br />
age-doncha know- and he is proud of it! Congratulations!<br />
“The Jigolo from Chicago” Javinsky and “Slick Willie”<br />
“Da Chief” Tabacco and “Buffalo Joe”<br />
Dave Coburn and “Awesome”<br />
On the last Thursday in August, Mira Vista and Contra Costa found their way to the best “in shape” course around these parts<br />
(Thanks, Luis you will always have a job here)<br />
1st place-113-<br />
2nd place- 118-<br />
3rd place-119-<br />
4th place -120 –<br />
5th place-<br />
“Mr. President (past) and “Beltone” (Mr. Statistician, are you sure you are counting all his points)<br />
Johnny Miller’s friend “Sweet swinging” Gene<br />
Lars “Larzoni and Al “used to be red on the head” Simonsen<br />
that same team from last week “The Kiwi” and “Sir John”<br />
“Sir Walter” Raleigh and “Slick Willie” It was rumored that “Slick Willie” shot his age-77- but he had<br />
not reached that milestone yet according to our records.<br />
The first Thursday in September was supposed to be our day to play with the 18 hole ladies and some of our guys had this<br />
day circled on their calendars. Steve Oliver had been doing a thousand crunches a day until his abs were transformed from an<br />
ordinary (for him) 6 pack to a 12 pack. “Sweet Cheeks” Hamilton had been doing so many kettle bell swings that his “sweet”<br />
cheeks could make change for a quarter. You can imagine the disappointment when the ladies canceled. Blue Monday had<br />
nothing on that Thursday. Speaking of blue, that Thursday is the day many of the ladies dye their hair and thus the cancelation.<br />
<strong>Our</strong> guys soldiered on and we had a Senior Thursday instead.<br />
1st place (with a net 68) “Hilarious Herb” Gindy<br />
2nd place (net 70) “Rhino” Reinsberg<br />
3rd place (net 70) “Buffalo Joe” (he gets named a lot)<br />
4th place (net 70) “Old Oski” Ellis<br />
Next month we will have the results of our Senior Cup among other results. Be a participant and win some dough.<br />
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MWGA<br />
remembering two great friends<br />
<strong>Members</strong> of MWGA are very saddened with the<br />
passing of their fellow members, Pat Copeland<br />
and Ginny Everist. They both loved golf and<br />
gave so much to our association with their<br />
enthusiasm and their willingness to participate.<br />
Pat most recently served as our Captain in 2011<br />
and was re-elected in <strong>2012</strong>. Pat’s outspoken<br />
manner was rarely sugar coated and meant you<br />
knew exactly where she stood but was also<br />
tempered with a great sense of fair play and lots<br />
of laughs. Ginny had a long history with<br />
MWGA and her knowledge from all of her<br />
experiences was a guiding light for our club. She<br />
participated at so many levels and her last stint<br />
before her illness was to host our annual Holiday<br />
Pat Copeland<br />
Ginny Everist<br />
party, which she did with her great style and flair. Pat and Ginny were true friends to us all and they will be<br />
truly missed. If you look up and see a streak in the sky, know its Pat and Ginny “teeing it up”.<br />
team “fantastics” are the victors in the <strong>2012</strong> solheim cup<br />
Congratulations to the winners l//r Christy<br />
Booth, Captain Pat Brown, Keiko Tanaka, Jody<br />
Parker, Maura Mendoza, Kati Ehsani, Fran<br />
Gentry, Stevie Mann, Joan Tasker, Janet Grant,<br />
Linda Stern, Darlene Martel. (missing from<br />
photo Sharon Flower, Ginger Thompson). Team<br />
Fantastics beat Team Incredibles captained by<br />
Joyce Shao by a score of 14.5 to 9.5.<br />
mwga club championship results<br />
- julie wirth club champion!<br />
Julie Wirth has continued her winning tradition<br />
capturing again this year’s Club Championship<br />
Tournament with a two day total of 161 gross.<br />
Runner up was Kati Ehsani with a low gross of<br />
184. Congratulations Julie and Kati and all the<br />
Flight winners:<br />
1st Flight 2nd Flight 3rd Flight<br />
Denise Acker low net 163 Pat Brown low gross 189 Janet Grant low gross 223<br />
Keiko Tanaka low net 144* Joan Tasker low net 154<br />
Loretta Schlansky “ 144*<br />
*tie<br />
hole in one!<br />
Congratulations to Maris Dunne who had her first Hole in One on #15 at MCC<br />
with a 5 wood and scored a great round of 85.<br />
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MCC Niners’ News<br />
NINERS SWEEPS WINNERS<br />
AUGUST 28<br />
FIRST FLIGHT<br />
1st Pam Gough<br />
2nd Nadine Coburn<br />
Tie Kathy Ranstrom<br />
Dona Lawrentz<br />
Nina Anderson<br />
SECOND FLIGHT<br />
1st Nikki Melón<br />
2nd Bunny Berdick<br />
Tie Sue Harris<br />
Jean Schommer<br />
Mary Miller<br />
Putts Nikki Melón<br />
The Niners hosted Niners from Crow Canyon at our Club Exchange<br />
in. September. We also had a guest From Blackhawks CC.<br />
SEPTEMBER 7<br />
FIRST FLIGHT<br />
1st Marilyn Melton<br />
2nd Susan Splendorio<br />
3rd Alice Foard<br />
Putts Pam Gough<br />
SEPTEMBER 11<br />
FIRST FLIGHT<br />
1st Nadine Coburn<br />
Tie Nina Anderson<br />
Susan Splendorio<br />
SECOND FLIGHT<br />
1st Briana Lin<br />
2nd Ginger Bagai<br />
3rd Liz Renner<br />
Putts Nadine Coburn<br />
Juanita Gilbertson<br />
MK Drennan<br />
SEPTEMBER 18<br />
FIRST FLIGHT<br />
1st Nina Anderson<br />
2nd Celeste Warner<br />
3rd Bunny Berdick<br />
SECOND FLIGHT<br />
1st Sheri Lenz<br />
Tie Cindy Raleigh<br />
Liz Renner<br />
Putts Nina Anderson<br />
Trophy Day Winner<br />
August<br />
Pam Gough<br />
Watch for the sign up for our Formal Guest Day on<br />
<strong>October</strong> 16th.<br />
Watch Bulletin Board for Invitationals.<br />
New members are welcome. Come join us for a guest day.<br />
Call Nadine Coburn. 376-3552.<br />
Corena Green Raffle for <strong>October</strong><br />
Pottery from Mary Miller and flowers from Jean Schommer.<br />
November RAFFLE 1/2 the money in our pig!!<br />
The Corena Green Girls <strong>Golf</strong><br />
Tournament was held in July<br />
at the Marin Country Club.<br />
We sponsored Arielle Caronna<br />
and Francesca Caronna.<br />
Arielle was 4th in the 14 age<br />
division. Francesca was 3rd<br />
in the 12 age division.<br />
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Moraga Country Club: Hours of Operation<br />
Restaurant<br />
Monday: Closed<br />
Tuesday – Sunday<br />
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.<br />
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday<br />
Lounge will be open for<br />
beverage service until 8:00 p.m.<br />
Wednesday, Friday & Sunday<br />
Dinner: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.<br />
Pool<br />
Monday – Sunday:<br />
5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.<br />
POOL MAINTENANCE<br />
Mondays: 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.<br />
(Pool Closed)<br />
SATELLITE POOLS<br />
Daily: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.<br />
(Note: 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.<br />
are quiet hours)<br />
Tennis<br />
TENNIS COURTS<br />
Lights out by 9:00 p.m.:<br />
Courts 3, 4, 9 & 10<br />
Lights out by 10:00 p.m.:<br />
Courts 1, 2, 5 – 8, 11 & 12<br />
TENNIS LOUNGE<br />
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Golf</strong><br />
GOLF SHOP<br />
Monday: Closed<br />
Tuesday – Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.<br />
(flag removal starts at dusk)<br />
DRIVING RANGE<br />
Tuesday - Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.<br />
Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.