2011 March - Golf Fusion

March 2011
Serving Our Family Members Since 1973
MCC’s Annual Meeting
Will Be Held At The Campolindo High School
Performing Arts Center On
Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.
The meeting will feature the
annual report, an update on the new
clubhouse construction, and results
of the Board of Directors election.
Event parking will be available in the lot off
of Campolindo Drive.
Campolindo Performing Arts Center

Moraga Country Club Staff
Frank Melón, General Manager/COO
frank@moragacc.com
Kathe Foster, Asst. General Manager
kathe@moragacc.com
George Schiller, Controller
george@moragacc.com
Stuart Mahler, Public Safety Director
communitypatrol@moragacc.com
Jason Woodworth, Director of Golf
jason@moragacc.com
Mark Orwig, Head Tennis Professional
mark@moragacc.com
Sean Mason, Aquatics Director
aquatics@moragacc.com
Mike McDermott, Director of
Maintenance
buildingmaintenance@moragacc.com
Luis Ballesteros, Golf Course
Superintendent
golfcourse@moragacc.com
Tony Palelei, Community
Landscape Manager
landscapemaintenance@moragacc.com
Jon Plotnick, Landscape Manager
jplotnick@valleycrest.com
Brett Hurst, Executive Chef/Food
& Beverage Manager
chef@moragacc.com
Ian Cook, Membership/Banquet
Manager
ian@moragacc.com
J.T. Lada, Accounting Services
jt@moragacc.com
membership@moragacc.com
Board Of Directors
Don Maddison, President
Tom Engberg, Vice President
Ron Palmer, Treasurer
Rick Nedell, Secretary
Ron Mayes, Leslie Mortimer,
Mat Rei, Tara Rochlin, Wes Spewak,
Frank Sullivan, Trudy Tuan
boardofdirectors@moragacc.com
MCC Telephone Numbers
(All numbers are in the 925 area code.)
Office 376.2200
Event Reservations 376.2200
Home Maintenance 376.2200
Landscaping 376.2200
Golf Shop 376.2253
Tennis Lounge 376.1314
Pool Office 631.1915
Restaurant 631.1917
Community Patrol Cell 250.7616
Community Patrol Office 631.1914
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Manager’s Report
On February 23rd a significant milestone was reached on
the clubhouse project; the building pad concrete was poured.
The 267 yards of concrete was poured on the 23rd and with
the previous concrete footing pours, nearly 500 yards of
concrete have been used to date. We anticipate that the pool
dig out will begin in late April or early May with completion
by the end of 2011. The turn building is nearing completion
and our goal is to open the turn building restrooms in late March.
Our Board elections take place in March, please do cast
your ballots, we need to establish quorum for election results
to be counted on time.
Please join me in recognizing and thanking Wes Spewak
and Trudy Tuan our retiring Board members for their past
service to the membership.
Spring is around the corner and we are looking forward
to the warmer weather and more great club activities for our
membership.
President’s Message
Congratulations to our Golf Course Superintendent, Luis
Ballesteros, and his crew on the re-opening of Hole No. 11—
the new green and associated bunkers are a joy to behold.
Luis--as usual--a job well done.
B B B B
We had a great January weather-wise, and despite a rainy
February, the new clubhouse construction continues to be
very close to being on schedule. Hopefully the worst of our
winter weather is behind us and we will see the new clubhouse
structure start to take shape in the not too distant future.
B B B B
At the time of writing (mid-February) my thoughts are
turning to building an ark. Yes it seems to have been raining
forever—the sunny days of January are a distant memory. On
a more serious note, today I was driving into the Club in the
middle of the day and the rain was really coming down. My
windshield wipers were going full tilt and of course I had my
lights on—the law requires you to have your lights on if your
windshield wipers are on. I was dismayed to see so many cars
being driven in the Club that did not have their lights on, despite
their windshield wipers working hard. Then it occurred to
me--the people that were driving around without their lights
on must have been visitors to the Club!
B B B B
March 13, 2011 sees the beginning of Daylight Savings—
clocks should spring forward. With the additional hour of
daylight in the evening, and hopefully better weather, we will
expect to see an increase in the number of non-golfing members
walking the golf course. Please remember (a) that walking on
the cart path is only permitted when the golf course is closed,
and (b) in accordance with a Contra Costa County Ordinance,
and Moraga Country Club’s Rules and Regulations, all dogs
must be on leash.
B B B B
Thanks for listening. Don Maddison
Frank Melón
General Manager/COO
Don Maddison
President

I have written on the subject of interior design for the
clubhouse in prior columns but the matter comes up often
around the club so I have decided to address it once again.
Specifically, people wonder why they did not have a
chance to provide input or at least want to know who has
and is providing that input.
First a review. Preliminary interior designs were developed
last summer and fall, at the direction of our architect, The
Dahlin Group, by a subspecialist on that team, Cathy
Carter, of Cathy Carter Design. Initial schemes were
broadly developed to mirror the quality and design themes
of the building exterior. Next, the initial schemes were
presented to a sub-committee of the House Committee
formed for the specific purpose of providing member input
to the design. The committee is known as the Interior Design
Committee or IDC and its members represent a large cross
section of our members in terms of age and interests.
The IDC met on several occasions and came up with a
list of proposed changes that were presented to our Clubhouse
Steering Committee (CSC) in September. All of the changes
were accepted and will be implemented. Thereafter,
additional interior changes were recommended by the CSC
in order to hold the project within its budget.
Regarding member involvement in the process, beyond
that of the IDC, it is true that we did not hold a meeting of
the general membership to seek interior design input.
While it was certainly not our intention to shut anyone out
(all committee meetings are noticed and open to the
Clubhouse Update
“public”) our thinking was that a general meeting would
have been much too cumbersome and a consensus very
difficult, if impossible, to achieve. Interior design is largely
a matter of individual taste. For everyone who loves a
particular color or style there is another who likes a different
color or style. Neither is “wrong” but you can imagine that
the process to get to agreement in a club of 900 members would
be endless. Instead we chose to let seasoned professionals
do their good work, then seek input from a representative
group of members, the IDC.
We appreciate the trust that many of you have placed in
us to get this done well and with your desires and interests
in mind. We hope you will continue to vest that trust in us.
We are quite confident that ALL will be very happy with
the finished product.
As always, please feel free to contact me or any other
member of the Committee if you have any questions.
Tom Engberg, Chair
Clubhouse Steering Committee Members
(All numbers are in the 925 area code)
Tom Engberg 330.7998 tom@thomasscottproperties.com
Rich Bartlett 253.2880 rebart@aol.com
Don Maddison 377.5596 don.maddison@leighfisher.com
Rick Nedell 388.0163 rnedell@comcast.net
Ron Palmer 376.2270 r.a.palmer@comcast.net
Matt Rei 631.1500 matt@ksrinc.net
Allen Sayles 376.7270 allen@jasarch.com
2011 Board Election
We are pleased to announce the candidates who have agreed to run for positions on the
Board of Directors for the 2011 Election.
There are three Owner Member positions that will be vacant in 2011. The four candidates are Ruth Burke, John Greenblatt,
Rick Nedell (Incumbent) and John “Dan” Rego.
There is one Golf Position and that will be vacant in 2011 and the Golf Associate nominee is Ron Mayes (Incumbent) to fill
the position.
Members do not have to be nominated in order to run for a seat on the Board. Under the current voting rules, candidates
must be in good standing as defined in Bylaws 5.01 and have not been declared of unsound mind by a final order or court
or been convicted of a felony. For those who have missed the press deadline, members may still vote for you by placing
your name on the ballot in the “write in” space. Ballots have been mailed out on February 25, 2011. The voting period will
be from February 26, 2011, until 5:00 p.m. on March 29, 2011. Ballots will be opened and tabulated at an open meeting on
March 29, 2011.
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Board of Directors Candidate Summaries
Ruth Burke
Owner Member Candidate
CANDIDATE STATEMENT: This is an incredibly exciting time for MCC. My goal is to
encourage and motivate “younger” members to get involved with shaping the future of
our club.
The most important actions the Board of Directors should undertake with respect to
the future of Moraga Country Club are:
Ruth Burke
1. Finance-Build reserves and manage budget to minimize further dues increases.
I believe there is a correlation between the home values and the monthly HOA dues.
2. Food/Beverage-Update the menu and food quality. Improve the food/beverage
service poolside.
3. Community Building-Increase awareness and understanding of the various needs and
opinions of the diverse membership.
John Greenblatt
Owner Member Candidate
CANDIDATE STATEMENT: My goals will be to continue the work the Board does to make
our community safe and friendly place to live. I also believe the Board has a responsibility
to look to the future and be active in planning for events or changes as we see them arising.
The most important actions the Board of Directors should undertake with respect to
the future of Moraga Country Club are:
1. Long term acquisition of the back nine holes.
2. Identify the challenges that will face us as the demographics of our residents changes
and begin the work necessary to keep all our residents, old and new, happy living here.
3. Continue improvements in making our community a safe and friendly place to live.
John Greenblatt
Ron Mayes
Ron Mayes, incumbent
Golf Associate Candidate
CANDIDATE STATEMENT: My goals as a director are to be as creative as possible to
make the transition to the new clubhouse as best as it can possibly be; to continue to
gradually improve the golf course; and to ensure that our operations are run as efficiently
as possible.
The most important actions the Board of Directors should undertake with respect to
the future of Moraga Country Club are:
1. Ensure that the transition to the new clubhouse is the best it can possibly be.
2. Continue to improve the golf course.
3. Develop a plan for the implementation of the recommendations of the long range
planning committee.
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Rick Nedell, incumbent
Owner Member Candidate
CANDIDATE STATEMENT: For the last five years I have worked on replacing our clubhouse
as my primary goal. Although that goal is well on its way to fruition there is still work to be
done. During the remainder of the construction time I will focus on assuring that we stay
within our budget & that any issues are resolved efficiently & cost effectively. After what will
be more than a year of construction I’m very much looking forward to kicking my feet up next
to the fireplace & quaffing a brew with other members.
Going forward I’d like to see us revisit the painting & siding issues that we addressed in our
report of 2007 to assess if the recommendations are beginning to have the desired effect— that
is to reduce our annual expenditures for these items. I’d also like to continue our outreach to
the younger members so that they will be more involved in the governance of our club.
Rick Nedell
The most important actions the Board of Directors should undertake with respect to
the future of Moraga Country Club are:
1. Reducing our annual cost for painting & siding.
2. Rebuilding the reserves.
3. Continuing to work with the Town of Moraga to secure the future of the “back nine”
golf holes.
John “Dan” Rego
Owner Member Candidate
CANDIDATE STATEMENT: To continue the quality of life offered by our community.
Be more available to members needs and ideas.
The most important actions the Board of Directors should undertake with respect to
the future of Moraga Country Club are:
1. Smooth transition to new facilities.
2. Increase use of restaurant facilities.
3. Maintain landscape upgrade slope areas.
John “Dan” Rego
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Food & Beverage / Social
This winter has been beleaguered by frost delays, but warmer days should be right around
the corner. Enjoy the upcoming weather reprieve and spend a relaxing afternoon sipping a
fresh Margarita or Hazelnut Latte outdoors on our patio area. Welcome in the picturesque view
of the driving range and hillside while enjoying a scrumptious bite to eat. Relax and let the
Camp Moraga staff cater to you.
Last month Camp Moraga unveiled a new menu offering fresh and healthier alternatives.
These items have been well received and have quickly become member favorites.
“I loved the heart healthy Beet & Couscous Salad. A great addition to the new menu.”- Jan Palmer
Baby Beet, Feta & Israeli Couscous $6.95
Organic Baby Beets and Spinach Tossed with Basil Couscous, Feta Cheese and Balsamic-Citrus Dressing
Camp Moraga is a casual and comfortable environment but it is always a work in progress.
Your opinions and feedback are vital to our development. Please send us an email or fill out a
comment card to let us know how we are doing.
Save the Date!
Children’s Easter Festival • Sunday, April 23
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Tennis Lawn Area
$15.00 ++ per Child • Under 2 Complementary
To make reservations call 925-376-2200 or email frontdesk@moragacc.com
More Details to follow.
Brett Hurst
Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Manager
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Welcome New Members!
Golf Associates:
The Daugherty Family
— Travis, Elizabeth,
Jack and Timothy
Travis and Liz have lived in
Moraga since 2004 and Orinda
prior to that. Travis is a Private
Client Manager at Bank of
America/US Trust and Liz works
as a Marketing Manager for Wells
Fargo. Their son Jack (8) is in 3rd
grade at Los Perales and their son
Timothy (5) attends pre-school at
Growing Tree. Between their
various activities mostly around
the kids active lifestyles, they hope
to play more golf and continue to
enjoy the summers barbequing
with friends at the pool. They can’t
wait for the new clubhouse to be
completed.
Volunteer Needed
Architectural
Committee
The Architectural Committee is looking for
another Owner Member to fill a vacancy on
the committee. The Committee’s primary
responsibility is to maintain a consistent
approach to the architectural character and
visual/aesthetics of the residential and
recreational facilities and the development
and oversight of the standards of exterior
maintenance of homes and common structures.
Additionally, physical additions to homes,
changes in landscaping and other exterior
features such as decks, spas, etc., selection of
exterior paint color schemes, replacement of
roofs, garage doors, and decks, and changes
to paving, sidewalks and driveways are
included in this committee's purview.
All Owner Members are eligible to serve
on this committee. To be considered please
complete a Volunteer Service form available
at the front desk or on the website under
Governance, Standing Committee, then
Architectural Committee. Please drop it off at
the front desk or mail it in to 1600 St. Andrews
Drive, Moraga, CA 94556.

Employee of the Month:
Lela “Lee” Griffith
Lee Griffith started playing tennis at the age of 12 on a
Los Angeles public court. When she was 13 she won the Jr.
City Championship and was given free membership in the
Los Angeles Tennis Club in exchange for working with and
for the Tennis Pros. During High School and 4 years at UCLA
she coached tennis, continued her tennis career, doubled for
stars playing tennis in movies, first woman to play tennis on
TV, wrote articles on tennis instruction, and was voted by
Tennis Pros. as having the ideal tennis serve and played in
the film “Tennis World” demonstrating her serve.
After winning 37 Championships, Lee became ill with
Polio. She spent a fifth year at UCLA in and studying Physical
Therapy. She graduated with honors and was hired by Hayward
High School to set up a Corrective Physical Education Program.
She put on a TV show on Corrective Physical Education on
Channel 4.
On the courts at Hayward High, she met her husband to be
who was the tennis champion of Hayward. They married and
moved to Orinda where Lee returned to full time teaching of
science and math. After teaching 22 years, Lee retired and decided to go back to tennis. She visited all
the tennis clubs in the area, and when she walked into Moraga Country Club, the warmth and friendly
feeling she felt, convinced her that she wanted to make MCC her choice. She joined MCC in 1987, and in
1989 Mark Orwig, the head professional, asked her to work with the Friday ladies. These are the "gals"
who want to learn tennis and who are returning to tennis after an absence. Lee also works in the Tennis
Lounge on Mondays as well as filling in when needed.
Lee's husband of 46 years passed away in 1998, however she has a wonderful son, daughter-in-law
and three grandchildren who live in Fresno. Her grandson Billy was # 2 in tennis in Nor Cal last year
for 14 and under.
Lee thanks Mark Orwig for the opportunity to work with the wonderful staff and people of MCC.
Her greatest pleasure is seeing the girls begin to enjoy tennis and improve to the point where it gives
them the satisfaction and companionship so essential for a full life.
We thank you, Lee, for being a wonderful part of our MCC staff!! We’re lucky you are part of our team!
Swim News
Lela “Lee” Griffith
Tennis Instructor for “Lee’s Gals”
It’s that time of year! We are gearing up for another fantastic swim season with the MCC Waves, and
it all starts with registration on March 1st! Registration is done online - simply go to www.mccwaves.com
and click on the “registration” link to get started. In just a few short minutes, you’re on your way to a fantastic
summer of fun, sun, and great swimming.
Spring clinics will begin at the MAC in March on Mon/Wed with a 3-week session in each March and
April. Clinics cost $15/clinic.
Spring clinic dates/times:
Session 1 - March 7/9, 14/16, 21/23th
Session 2 - April 11/13, 18/20, 25/27nd
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. 6 & Unders (must be able to complete a lap of free with side breathing)
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. 7 year-olds
5:00 – 5:30 p.m. 8 year-olds
5:30 – 6:00p.m. 9 year-olds
6:00 – 6:30 p.m. 10 and Ups
Thanks to all who helped make our Sports Basement shopping party a success. For more information and
the latest updates, please visit our team website at www.mccwaves.com. Go Waves!
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March 2011
Golf, Tennis, Swimming,
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
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8-10a Niners’ Meeting and Play Day
9:30a-12p Ladies’ B3 Spring Match
5-6p Water Aerobics (MAC)
6-8:30p Meet the Candidates Night
(Camp Moraga)
8:30-11a MWGA Trophy Day
7-9p CSC/IDC Meeting (MAC)
7:15-8:45p Tennis Committee Meeting
(Tennis Lounge)
6 7 8 9
1-4p USTA Team Tennis
9:30a-12p USTA Team Tennis
4-6:30p Swim Team Clinics
8-10a Niners’ Play Day
9:30a-12p Ladies’ B1 Spring Match
5-6p Water Aerobics Class
8-11a MWGA Medal Play
9:30a-12p Ladies’ B2 Spring Match
3-4p Public Safety & Compliance Meeting
(MAC)
4-6:30p Swim Team Clinics
13 14 15 16
11a-1p USTA Mixed 8.0 Match
9:30a-12p Ladies’ B3 Spring Match
4-6:30p Swim Team Clinics
8-10a Niners’ Play Day
5-6p Water Aerobics Class
5-6:30p ARC Meeting (MAC)
7-10p Evening Party Bridge (MAC)
8:30-10:30a MWGA St. Pattys Tournament
9:30a-12p Ladies’ A1 Spring Match
12:30-2p Men’s Tennis Exchange
4-6:30p Swim Team Clinics
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9:30a-12p Sr. Ball A1 Match
4-6:30p Swim Team Clinics
8-10a Niners’ Play Day
9:30a-12p Ladies’ B1 Spring Match
3-5p Clubhouse Steering Committee Meeting
(MVPC)
5-6p Water Aerobics Class (MAC)
7-10p Evening Duplicate Bridge (MAC)
8-11a MWGA Medal Play
4-6:30p Swim Team Clinics
5-7p Budget & Finance Committee
Meeting (1100 Moraga Way)
5:30-7p Golf Committee Meeting (MAC)
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1-3p USTA Mixed 7.0A Match
All Day Greens Aerification
9:30a-12p Ladies B2 Ball Match
All Day Tees and approach aerification
Back 9
8-10a Niner’s Play Day
9:30a-12p Ladies’ Ball B1 Match
4-9p Board of Directors Special Meeting
(Camp Moraga)
5-6p Water Aerobics Class (MAC)
All Day Tees and approach aerification
Front 9
8-11a MWGA Medal Play
9:30a-12p Ladies’ Sr. A1 Ball Match
6-8p MCC Annual Meeting (Campolindo
Performing Arts Theatre)
6:30a-9p USTA Mixed 6.0 Match
New Moon
First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter
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Meetings & Social Events
March 2011
Events of Note
Saint Patrick’s Day
March 17
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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9:30a-12p Ladies’ B3 Spring Match
5-6p Water Aerobics Class
11a-1p USTA Mixed 7.0A Match
1-3p USTA Mixed 7.0B Match
April 2011
Events of Note
Kids Easter Festival
April 23
10 11 12
9:30a-12p Ladies’ A1 Spring Match
5-6p Water Aerobics Class
5:30-6:30p MGA Board Meeting
(Camp Moraga)
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All Day Saint Patrick’s Day
8:30-10:30a SMGA March Madness
5-6p Water Aerobics Class
1-3p USTA Mixed 6.0 Match
3-5p Mixed Doubles Mixer
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9:30a-12p Ladies’ A2 Ball Match
3:30-6p Board of Director Meeting
(MVPC)
5-6p Water Aerobics Class (MAC)
9a-12p Ladies’ Spring Fling
11a-6p Event #1 the Directors Cup
5-8p MGA Season Kickoff Party
(Camp Moraga)
7:30-11:30a Event #1 the Directors Cup
1-2p USTA Mixed Doubles 7.0B Match
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February 2011 april 2011
9:30a-12p Ladies’ B3 Spring Match
3-4p Landscape Committee Meeting
Camp Moraga)
5-6p Water Aerobics Class (MAC)
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Tennis News
HAPPY MARCH! Being right next door to all the construction work going on I can finally report things
have quieted down and it is finally looking like big things are happening.
Events For March
March 6 USTA Team Tennis Event
(Sunday) This event is a precursor to the opening season for the Adult and Super Senior USTA 2011.
You must be a 3.0 level or higher. This will be a competitive but fun team event. Feel free to
sign-up with a partner at your rated level, or we will pick a partner for you. Light snacks
will follow play. Cost is $12. per player.
March 20
(Sunday)
Mixed Doubles Mixer
A fun Mixed Doubles Mixer will be held on Sunday, March 20th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. This
will be strictly a gathering of good friends and fun tennis. Plan on playing a couple of hours
of tennis then sharing in a glass of wine and yummy appetizers. Cost will be $12 per player.
All USTA Adult and Super Senior schedules will be posted mid March.
Our new Adult League teams and captains are as follows:
3.0 Ladies Captains: Bernardita Fong/Belinda Kimura
3.5 Ladies 1 Captains: Tracy Perlee/Elaine Holt
3.5 Ladies 2 Captains: Karen Baymiller/Kim Hunter
4.0 Ladies Captains: Pam Bishop/ Lili Smith
3.5 Men 1 Captains: TBD
3.5 Men 2 Captains: TBD
4.0 Men Captains: John Faulkner/Andrew Oliver
4.5 Men Captains: Mark Bohuslav/Charlie Fischer
USTA Scoreboard
Ladies’ Sr. 3.0 Captain: Mindy Becker 1 - 6
Ladies’ Sr. 3.5 Captain: Kelley Yanes (playoffs) 7 - 3
Men’s Sr. 3.5 Captain: Tim Wedlake 5 - 4
Mixed Doubles 6.0 Captain: Bernardita Fong 1 - 0
Mixed Doubles 7.0A Captains: Ann Marie McGee/Peter Singelstad 2 - 2
Mixed Doubles 7.0B Captains: Craig And Rica Chudler 2 - 0
Mixed Doubles 8.0 Captain: Sean Absher 0 - 4
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Ladies coming together for a fun Valentine Event

Ladies’ News
On Thursday, February 3rd, we had a fun gathering of our Ladies for a “Valentine Tennis and Luncheon
Mixer.“ We had approximately 40 ladies come out and share in fun tennis with Mark and Barbara and a
great variety of yummy food for lunch. Once again many thanks to Jennifer Oyoung and Helena Singelstad
for planning this fun gathering.
Ladies’ Scoreboard
A2 B.A.L.L. Captains: Cori Bertucio/Helena Singelstad 5 - 0
B1 B.A.L.L. Captains: Barbara Jordan/Mayada Innenberg 8 - 1
A1 Sr. B.A.L.L. Captain: Yvette Lardge 3 - 2
B1 Sr. B.A.L.L. Captains: Helen Sullivan/Kathy Shieman 3 – 1 - 1
Ladies B.A.L.L. Singles Captains: Kim Hunter 3 - 3
A1 Spring Captains: Lili Smith/Kristin Rosenbaum 1 – 0
B1 Spring Captains: Ann Marie McGee/Jennifer Glass 3 – 0
B2 Spring Captains: Vee Hoff/Karin Hein 1 - 1
B3 Spring Captains: Shari Jones/Katy Keough 1 - 2
Golf News
SMGA
Last month the Senior newsletter had our schedule for the
upcoming season. I know that many of you can not wait for the
2nd Annual Kickoff of our “March Madness” event. It is very
“Low Key” as are all of our events. We have a lot of laughs and
any anxiety caused by these competitions is truly self-induced
and need to be discussed with your shrink. Anyway, for the
March 17th kickoff, we assemble into groups and receive some
useful tips from our accomplished professional staff. Areas
touched on include chipping, sand play, putting, driving and
quips to drive your opponent crazy. A special request has been
made for some pointers on correct scorecard addition or why
striking the ball 7 times cannot translate to a 5 on your scorecard.
After honing our math and golf skills, we will compete in a 9
hole scramble, then we will have a few whips in the bar along
with some finger food and an opportunity to mingle with your
fellow Seniors. Tough to beat that!
We now have 116 members in our senior group thanks to Yank
Eppinger’s efforts as our membership chairman. We want to welcome
John Gentry
New Chairman for the Tournament Committee
new members Dennis Iwata, Ed “Long Dong” Leong, Barry Levine, and Chuck “You don’t have to be a
weatherman to know which way the wind blows” Prewitt. They received unanimous approval from our
selection committee whose standards are very high. One has to be over 50 years of age and able to breathe
on your own. Congratulations guys! And let us not forget the return of former
two-time winner of the challenge Tom Vadnais-Welcome Back.
No sooner has Hole 11 opened to rave reviews we have controversy on
our hands. There is a dispute as to which senior made the first par on the
hole and the bragging rights that go with that accomplishment. Yank was
so nicknamed by his illustrious father. During WWII, Papa Eppinger was
editor of the weekly European and Pacific Rim Newspaper “Yank”. When
Frederick was born in April of 1944, his proud father immediately started
calling him “Yank”. Papa later became editor of the SF Examiner and thus
the Quirky Yank’s Limousine Background. Anyway, Yank makes claim to
that accomplishment because he hit prodigious first and second shots on
that long 305 yard hole and he was still short. He chipped to kick away
distance and thus his claim to a senior par and the first. But Alas, Paul “Mrs.
Butterworth” Boero sunk his 2 putt for a real “Man’s” Par and sequentially
he should have been first to be “in”- Another Senior Cat Fight.
You can all feel that it will be another “Best Season Ever” and the more
events that you miss the fewer memories that you will have. See you all on
St. Paddy’s Day.
Phil Eyring and John Hsia
First to play Hole #11 after
the green was redesigned
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Golf News
From the Golf Shop
January and February were great months for golf. We had a stretch of unbelievable weather and unlimited
sunshine for 5 to 6 weeks. It almost feels as if spring is right around the corner. With the thought of good
weather please keep in mind the upcoming tournament schedule and block out your calendar.
February was also a “special” month for the Golf Shop and Moraga CC as we donated quite a bit of
merchandise to “Support Our Troops”. Bernie Smit, a long time Moraga member and Moraga Bull, devoted
a lot of time and effort into making this a huge success. As you can see below we had a lot of support from
our club. Thanks again for your time and effort Bernie.
MGA News
The 2011 MGA Tournament Season will begin with the Directors Cup on Friday afternoon March 25th
and Saturday morning March 26th. The format is a 2 Man Team “eclectic”. Winners of this tourney will
also qualify to play in the 2012 NCGA Two Man competition. For those who are not familiar with the
eclectic format - here’s how it works. It is a best ball format in which the 2nd day of competition allows
the team to better their score from day one. Lowest net score for both days WIN! There is no entry fee and
lots of opportunity to earn St. Andrews Cup points and pro shop credits. Last year’s winners were Paul
Boero & Steve Splendorio. Sign ups will be available shortly so find a partner and start practicing.
Upcoming in April are two tournaments –
The Masters played on Saturday April 16th. This Invitational Tournament is open to the top 75 point earners
from the 2010 MGA Tournaments. A good reason to participate in as many 2011 MGA Tournaments as
you can! Last year’s Champion was Dan Sanguinetti.
On Saturday April 23rd. the MGA will host the 4 Man Team event. The format provides for the 2 best
balls of the 4 men. It is also an NCGA qualifier. If you don’t already have a 4 man team, it’s time to find
guys ready to dethrone last years winners, Jerry Isaacs, Tony Barbagallo, Herb Gindy & Del Kolbe.
You can find the 2011 MGA Tournament Schedule on the MCC website –
http://www.golffusion.com/moragacc/login. Log in and look for the Golf drop down table.
Tip of the Month: Should You Keep Your Head Still?
This month, let’s get away from the swing and back to playing the game. Next time you go out, try taking
one extra club into every green. Most golfers consistently under club themselves trying to hit the exact
yardage. When hitting into a green we need to calculate for error and not perfection. Golfers usually have
only a general idea of how far they hit a ball with each club, and due to ego, will always take out less club
than they need. Hit one more club than you think you need and make a smooth swing. If you happen to
hit it solid, you might go over the green, but more often than not, you won’t hit the sweet spot, and your
ball will get closer to the green or you will hit more greens by taking that extra club.
Last, practice your chipping and putting and start enjoying the art of getting the ball up and down. Most
golfers waste opportunities after their approach shot into the green and therefore shoot much higher
scores than they should. Logically, you should spend over half of your practice from 40 yards and in if
you REALLY WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR SCORES.
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The Golf Staff

MCC Niners’ News
Niners Sweeps Winners
FEBRUARY 1
FIRST FLIGHT
1st: Marilyn Melton Tie
2nd: Kathy Ranstrom
3rd: Nadine Coburn
SECOND FLIGHT
1st: Rosemary Baffi Tie
2nd: Sharon Scott
3rd: Sheri Lenz
PUTTING CONTEST
WINNER:
Kathy Ranstrom
MWGA’S Annual
Ladies Invitational
will be May 18th
Get your partner lined up to play
“Survivor Camp Moraga.” Entry forms to
be available at the March 16th general meeting
Seven MWGA Members Attend
Regional WGANC Meeting
FEBRUARY 8
FIRST FLIGHT
1st Liz Renner
2nd Juanita Gilbertson
3rd Gloria Nedell
SECOND FLIGHT
1st Mary Miller
2nd Joanne Frudden
3rd Sheri Lenz Tie
Phyllis Ward
PUTTING CONTEST
WINNER:
Juanita Gilbertson
The Niners are off to a strong start and welcome new
members Phyllis Ward, Bunny Berdick and Margaret
Bang. Any interested new members please contact
Joanne Frudden at 376-0690. The Niners play on
Tuesday mornings February thru November. The first
Tuesday of the month we meet at Camp Moraga at
8:00 a.m. promptly for a meeting.
All Niners that wish to participate in Eclectic please
write a check for $8.00 to MCC Niners and leave in the
Niners box at Camp Moraga or mail it to Alice Foard.
2011 got off to the official
start with the annual
WGANC (Woman’s Golf
Association of Northern
California) regional meeting
held at Mira Vista Country
Club for members from the
East and North Bay area.
WGANC is comprised of
members from Women’s 18
Hole Golf Associations
from over 100 private and
semi private golf clubs in
Northern California. It
provides many valuable
member services including
the opportunity with the Open Day Program for members
to play courses throughout Northern California for a small
fee which includes golf, cart, breakfast and lunch along with
meeting ladies representing many clubs. Additionally,
WGANC strives to maintain uniformity with slope rating,
interpretation of the Rules of Golf, the Golf Handicap system
and the Junior Girls Golf support program. WGAMC holds
many amateur golf tournaments including the Match Play
Team Challenge to be held this year in Marin. WGANC
works in conjunction with USGA supporting amateur
tournaments. Upcoming in 2013 is the USGA Senior
Woman’s Amateur golf tournament to be held in California
at Corde Valle and the 2012 Curtis Cup between amateurs
from the U. S., Great Britain and Ireland which will be
played in Scotland. Dr. Patricia Cornett from Mill Valley has
been named Captain of the U.S. Curtis Cup Team. Our club
was represented at this meeting by Pat Copeland, Captain,
Pat Brown, Co Captain, Fran Gentry, Rules, Helen Sullivan,
Handicap, Maura Mendoza, Tournament, Joyce Shao,
Tournament and Membership, Linda Ostman, Open Day.
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Stuart O. Mahler
Public Safety Director
Public Safety
Homeowners
Have you ever wondered what the qualifications of your Community Patrol Officers
are? MCC employs a professional third party contractor to perform our community patrol
duties. Double Eagle Private Security, Inc. (DEPS) officers have received and maintain the
qualifications per State of California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).
In addition to the required training and certification through BSIS, DEPS personnel have
extensive law enforcement backgrounds and / or military experience. DEPS officers are
screened for their experience, training and professionalism before being hired. Background
investigations are performed on each officer. Officers are provided with advanced training
by DEPS above and beyond what is required by BSIS. Officers are experienced and skilled
in the art of dealing with difficult and challenging people situations, trained and certified
in; skills of communication, report writing, verbal techniques in averting unnecessary
physical confrontation, use of intermediate and non-lethal defensive weapons, and customer
service skills.
Police officers and community patrol officers at times may be confronted with potentially
dangerous situations while in the course of protecting the citizenry or clients. In dealing
with confrontational situations police and community patrol personnel are placed in a
position to react to situations; thus be on defense versus offense. Every situation is different
and could include chemical agents, electronic control devices, baton, and firearms. Double
Eagle Private Security Officers, while on duty; carry a chemical agent, electronic control
device, and a service pistol.
State of California Penal Code, court case decisions, Bureau of Security and Investigative
Services, and Double Eagle Private Security policy and training; provide for the use of a
firearm in defense of a persons life or from grave bodily injury or to that of the police officer
or security officer.
A resident that a Double Eagle Private Security Officer assisted stated; “the security guy
from Double Eagle was enthusiastic, smart, and articulate--just the kind of guys we want
on patrol.” Assistant Manager Kathe Foster shares, “since beginning work here more than
20 years ago, these are by far the most professional guards we have ever employed. They
are obviously held to a higher standard and therefore take their jobs more seriously. I feel
safer and better protected with these guards on staff.” This is the caliber of officers we want
to provide service to our membership and we hope this too will be your impression if and
when you have contact with Double Eagle Private Security personnel.
Stuart O. Mahler
EVENING PARTY BRIDGE
January 18th results (8 players)
First Place: Winnie Jasper & Jerry Chamberlain
2 tie – Louis Lebherz & David Geary
2 tie – Barbara Hanson & Conrad Robertson
Next session is Tuesday, March 15th, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Moraga Aquatics Center. Fee is $1 per player. Newcomers are
very welcome, try it! If you want to play, phone the country
club office at 376-2200, or e-mail David Geary @
dsgeary@comcast.net, and give your partners name. Entry
deadline is noon March 14th at noon. Please try to sign up
sooner, this game is having trouble getting enough players! We
may be stopping the Party Bridge unless we get better turnouts.
EVENING DUPLICATE BRIDGE
January 25th results (12 players)
First Place: Barbara Hanson & Conrad Robertson
Second Place: Sandy Ruliffson & Dwight Pedersen
Third Place: Andrea & Dan Green
Next session is Tuesday, March 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Moraga Aquatics Center. Fee is $1 per player. If you have not
tried duplicate before, give it a try. We work quite hard at
making it easy to play duplicate! If you want to play, phone
the country club office at 376-2200, or e-mail David Geary @
dsgeary@comcast.net, and provide the name of your partner.
Entry deadline is noon March 21st at noon.
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Jon Plotnick
Landscape Account
Manager / ValleyCrest
Homeowners
Landscape Update
Turf
• Lawns will be mowed on a weekly basis as spring growth begins
• Fertilizer are scheduled to be applied in February and are scheduled again in April
Shrub and Groundcover
• The pruning and detailing of shrubs and groundcover are routinely done based on a
schedule provided below. The crews also apply post emergent to control weed growth
and growth regulators to reduce excessive growth.
PRUNING AND DETAIL SCHEDULE - MARCH 2011
2/28-3/6 935-951 Augusta Dr., St. Andrews 1736-1748 (even #’s only) & 1926-1938
(even #’s only) 1741-1755 Spyglass Ln. & 800-832 Country Club
3/7-3/13 903-931 Augusta Dr. (odd #’s only), 1-15 Doral , 1725-1753 St. Andrews
(odd #’s only), 15-30 Tamarisk , 784-798 Country Club Dr.
3/14-3/20 501-505 Augusta Dr., 867-899 Augusta Dr. (odd #’s only) &
900-912 Augusta Dr. (even #’s only), 2-8 Gleneagle, 20-31 Broadmoor,
1701-1707 St. Andrews & 726-780 Country Club Dr.
3/21-3/27 101-119 Cypress Point (odd #’s only ), 102-115 Greenbriar, 2-111 La Quinta,
112-120 Merion & 1710-1724 St Andrews Dr. (even #’s only)
3/28-4/3 2-12 Carnoustie, 112-122 La Quinta, 20-31 Indian Wells, 2-8 Wingfoot,
120-145 Greenbriar & 121-141 Cypress Point (odd #’s only)
Irrigation
• It is that time of year to check irrigation components for efficiency to help conserve on
water usage during the warmer weather. If you notice irrigation running excessively
please report it at the front office.
Work Order Request
• Request will be scheduled in a efficient matter or based on their urgency.
- Jon Plotnick, ValleyCrest Maintenance
Luis Ballesteros
Golf Course
Superintendent
Turf Talk
General Course Condition
The golf course received several inches of rain this past month and is performing
strong. The recurring rains we have experienced have made it tough to get on the course
during a few days on the last month. Please bear with us as we evaluate the course each
day and determinate weather restrictive measures needed to be put in effect for your
safety and to protect the golf course from long term damage.
Repairing ball marks!!!!!!!!
Staff reports that members are not fixing ball marks – especially after tournaments.
Men, women and even children are capable of making a ball mark even if they do not hit
the ball far or high.
Unprepared ball marks take two to three weeks to properly heal, leaving behind unsightly,
uneven putting surface. On the other hand, a repaired ball mark takes only half of
the time to heal. We need your help!
Golf Course Aerification Schedule
• Greens aerification March 28, 2011
• Tees and approaches aerification back 9 March 29, 2011
• Tees and approaches aerification front 9 March 30, 2011
• Fairway/Rough aerification and sand top dressing starting April 4th and to complete
about April 29, 2011
Please remember to stay on the cart path during the wet weather and think safety!!
Luis Ballesteros
The Golf Course Maintenance Department
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Moraga Country Club
1600 St. Andrews Drive
Moraga, CA 94556
www.moragacc.com
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Welcome New Staff!
Aquatics Director: Sean Mason
Please join us in welcoming Sean Mason who has been hired as our new Aquatics
Director. Sean is highly qualified and very enthusiastic about joining the MCC staff.
He was with us last year as one of the Head Swim Team Coaches, focusing on the 9
and Up’s. He was successful in coaching our young swimmers and is incredibly well
liked by members and staff as well. His new position puts him in charge of all aquatics
activities now taking place at the MAC, and eventually he will run our aquatics
department at the new facility.
Sean’s background includes several years of experience as a swim coach,
responsible for the creation and implementation of training programs, incentives
and motivation. He has coached at Orinda Country Club, Moraga Tennis and Swim
Club and most recently Sean was Aquatics Director at Claremont Country Club. We
are very fortunate to have him on board! Please make sure to give him a friendly
welcome when you see him over at the MAC.
Moraga Country Club: Hours of Operation
Restaurant
MAIN DINING ROOM
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday:
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Breakfast: 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.
*on Sunday: All day
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Bar closes at 6:00 p.m.
Pool
MORAGA AQUATIC CENTER
Monday – Sunday:
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(Times subject to change)
POOL MAINTENANCE
fall/winter/spring:
Mondays 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
(Pool Closed)
SATELLITE POOLS
Closed for the season
Tennis
TENNIS COURTS
Lights Out By 9:00 p.m.:
Courts 3, 4, 9 & 10
Lights Out By 10:00 p.m.:
Courts 1, 2, 5 – 8, 11 & 12
TENNIS LOUNGE
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Golf
GOLF SHOP
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
DRIVING RANGE
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
(weather and sunlight permitting)
COURSE
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Flag removal starts at 4:45 p.m.)