MCC Summer Spectacular - Golf Fusion

July 2010
MCC Summer
Spectacular
Serving Our Family Members Since 1973

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
Christina Risso, 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, Banquet Manager &
Assistant Dining Room Manager
ian@moragacc.com
Mike Kelly, Membership Services
Manager
membership@moragacc.com
J.T. Lada, Accounting Services
jt@moragacc.com
Board Of Directors
Don Maddison, President
Tom Engberg, Vice President
Ron Palmer, Treasurer
Rick Nedell, Secretary
Del Kolbe, 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
(events@moragacc.com)
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
Summer is here and the club is bustling with fun and
excitement! Our Ladies’ and Men’s Invitationals had great
weather, great course conditions and great food; a good time
was had by all. We already have one swim meet under our
belts and have over 260 swim team participants. Our junior
tennis and junior golf clinics have started with a record number
of participants. The Senior Men Home and Homes are off to a
good start as well as our Lady Niners and 18 Holers and MGA
group.
Moraga is a true family club offering many fine amenities for
all ages; I hope everyone is taking advantage of all our offerings.
As school is out, please do drive slowly around the clubhouse
as we do have many youngsters enjoying the facilities.
If you have not tried our monthly wine tasting events
please do. They have been very well received. Also, please
note that we will provide valet parking for all members having
dinner on swim meet nights.
Have a safe and fun summer.
President’s Message
As I noted last month, many topics were discussed at the
Board Retreat, including the new clubhouse project, the
makeup of MCC’s Standing Committees, long-range planning
issues, tertiary water, land acquisition, gas golf carts, and public
safety. While you will get updates on the new Clubhouse
Project every month until it is opened, periodic updates will be
given on the other topics.
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On the subject of new facilities, another major milestone
was achieved on June 21, 2010, when the Town of Moraga
Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit
for temporary facilities associated with the new Clubhouse
Project. Again, many congratulations to our team of professionals
and MCC staff who positioned us well for this approval.
B B B B
We’re now officially into summer and with the warmer
weather we can expect much use of our swimming pools. In
order to ensure that we have space for our members, it is
important to remember to use your pool access cards when
entering the main swimming pool. Staff has been asked to closely
monitor pool access to ensure that unauthorized “visitors” do
not gain illegal entry and take up valuable space that our
members pay for via their monthly dues. Of course, guests of
members are welcome when accompanied by the members
and are expected to pay guest fees. Likewise, at the Satellite
Pools, staff will be making spot checks to ensure that
members and their guests are the only ones using the pools.
We recommend carrying pool access cards at satellite pools as well.
B B B B
With regard to public safety, please remember to avoid
leaving valuables in sight in your parked vehicles, even when
they are locked, and of course do not leave your keys in the
vehicle if the vehicle is not in your sight. The safest place to
leave your vehicle is your garage with the door closed!
B B B B
Winston Churchill quote of the month: “Continuous effort -
not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential”.
Thanks for listening. Don Maddison
Frank Melón
General Manager/COO
Don Maddison
President

Questions this month have to do with the project budget
and, specifically, the “contingency” line item within it.
There have also been questions about the temporary facilities;
where they will be and how they will be equipped.
Question: I recall that during the pre-vote presentations
your budget carried something like a 15% contingency line
item. I have heard it is a lot less now. Why?
Answer: The Oxford English Dictionary defines contingency
as: “1. A future event which is possible but cannot be
predicted with certainty; 2. A plan for such an event.” So it
is with construction contingency. The Contingency line
item in a construction budget accounts for that which cannot
be predicted with certainty with respect to costs and all the
factors that can affect them. The less the certainty, the more
the contingency; thus the reason contingency is generally
more in the early budgets when less is known (i.e. when
plans have not even been started) and contingency is less
when more is known (i.e. such as right now when our
plans are nearly 75% complete).
One might ask, “Aren’t all costs uncertain until the job is
bid?” Technically that is true. However, project managers,
architects and contractors with years of experience and
current projects underway can estimate fairly accurately
most of the essential costs on any given project. Even with
this experience, however, they do have to make certain
assumptions in the early stages (i.e. how the building will
look, what the finishes might be, etc.). Thus, again, the
need for more contingency in the early stages.
Question: What if you over-budget contingency? What if it
is not needed?
Answer: The simple answer is if it is not needed we will
have a budget savings. Even after bidding, however, we
will keep some contingency in the budget for such items as
Court Resurfacing
Have you seen how fantastic the
courts are looking? Then again, have
they ever been anything but fantastic?
In June, we resurfaced four courts
in the beginning of the month with
another in the last week.
Here are some chaps hard at work
making sure we maintain the best
tennis facilities around.
Clubhouse Update
“unknown conditions” (for example a soil condition that
did not show up in the investigative reports), elective
changes/additions to the scope of the project, etc.
Question: What are we doing in terms of temporary facilities?
Where will they be located and what will they include?
Answer: The temporary facilities will consist of modular
buildings like the type found in some schools and commonly
used with golf developments. Quality can cover quite a
range; some are very nice (indeed, many are more nicely
appointed than our existing clubhouse!). Ours will be
moderate, but nice, and will include a small starter
area/golf shop, a light food area (sandwiches, etc.), indoor
seating area and plenty of deck for outdoor seating. There
is a possibility we will include an espresso maker for those
who need a jolt before an early starting time (or before a
later staring time after a long prior night). The facility will
be approximately 48’ x 60’ and will be located toward the
end of the parking lot adjacent to the driving range.
More questions and answers next month. In the meantime,
and as always, feel free to call me or any member of the
Committee with any question or comment you may have.
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@jacobs-consultancy.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
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Food & Beverage / Social
Chef’s Column
Moraga has one of the best fireworks displays in the Bay Area.
Our chefs prepare a bountiful poolside BBQ with all of your
summer favorites, including Baby Back Ribs and Rebecca’s
Famous Steak Chili. Come and enjoy the beautiful summer
weather, eat and lounge by the pool while our Staff does all the
work for you! Please remember that the regular dining services
will not be offered aside from the tournament and BBQ services.
Swim season is in full swing! Our Swim Meets generate lots of activity and can
create difficult parking situations. The Dining Room is dedicated to solving this issue for you by offering
Valet service during Swim Meets. This service will allow you to enjoy a delicious meal without the worry
of event parking.
Various types of Member Events have been offered by the F & B department over the last few years.
Many were well received while some were cancelled due to lack of participation. In coordination with the
House Committee, a survey has been composed to find out for what kinds of events you, the Member,
would really like to have us present. Please take the time to fill out this survey and provide us with the information
that will assist us in increasing your satisfaction with F & B functions. Please refer to June 25th’s
weekly update for where to find the survey.
There is not much time left before the new building begins. Take advantage of these last months to visit
our Dining Room and Club Events before the opportunity is literally demolished!
Thanks,
Brett Hurst
Executive Chef / Food & Beverage Manager
General club info
Employee of the Month: Paul Kacinski
This month, please join management as we honor Paul Kacinski, our Fleet
Mechanic, as July’s Employee of the Month. Paul’s responsibilities are to maintain
the golf course equipment; including repair of two-cycle, four-cycle, diesel, and
hydraulic systems as well as reel sharpening. As the picture shows, Paul genuinely
likes what he does, and it’s proven in his performance.
Before coming to the Moraga Country Club in 2007, Paul worked as a mechanic
at Valley High Country Club in Elk Grove, Monarch Bay Golf Club in San Leandro,
and nearby Diablo Country Club. Paul is a local Moragan, with family living
close by in Newark.
This established bachelor enjoys spending spare time helping friends fix up
hot rod cars, fishing for bass on the delta, dining on pizza and beer at Pennini’s
Brett Hurst
Executive Chef /
Food & Beverage
Manager
Paul Kacinski
Fleet Mechanic
or enjoying an occasional game of Black Jack with friends. When asked what he likes for entertainment he
tells us he’s an Oakland A’s fan or he occasionally tunes in to “Deal or No Deal” on TV.
According to golf course superintendent Luis Ballesteros, “We depend on Paul as a key advisor for all
equipment.” Paul believes the high quality of the turf on our golf course makes his job easier, and he credits
“management” as one of the things he likes most about MCC. That kind of teamwork is what we like to
hear—thanks Paul!!

Welcome New Members!
Swim and Tennis: The Ginley Family – Rick, Janice, Meghan
and Kate
Rick, Janice, Meghan (17) and
Kate (10) have lived in Moraga
for the past 14 years. Rick is an
executive at Kaiser Permanente
and Janice is the Assistant Claims
Manager at Medical Insurance
Exchange of California. Meghan
is a 2010 graduate of Miramonte
High School and will be starting
at the University of San Francisco
in the fall where she will major
in Politics with an emphasis in
International Peace and Conflict
Studies. Kate is a 5th grader at Camino Pablo Elementary School. Kate loves
to dance, swim, and play tennis with her good friend and fellow MCC member,
Ashley Holbrook. The Ginleys are looking forward to making many good
memories at MCC in the years ahead.
Golf Associates: The Parodi Family –
John and Carolyn with kids Jack and Emily
EVENING PARTY BRIDGE
May 18th results (no game, not enough players)
Our next session is Tuesday, July 20th, at 7:00 p.m. in the
restaurant lounge. The 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 at
dsgeary@comcast.net, and give your partner’s name.
Entry deadline is 12:00 p.m., July 19th.
Save The Date:
R & B Winery
Tasting in the
Clubhouse
Friday, August 13th
5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
R & B Winery will conduct a
tasting of some of their specialty
wines. R & B will be providing
appetizers along with their own
homemade ice cream as a treat
to cap it off!
Aside from edibles and drinks,
their jazz band will be playing
live.
Check our Weekly Updates for
more information regarding
reservations. Space will be limited.
We hope to see you there!
EVENING DUPLICATE BRIDGE
May 25th results (8 players)
First: Colleen & David Geary
Second: Ann & Roy Elliott
Third: Lou Lebherz & Mike Wilhelm
The next session is Tuesday, July 27th, at 7:00 p.m. in the
restaurant lounge. The fee is $1 per player. If you have not tried
duplicate before, give it a try. We work quite hard at making it
easy! If you want to play, phone the country club office at
376.2200, or e-mail David Geary @ dsgeary@comcast.net, and
give your partner’s name. Entry deadline is 12:00 p.m., July 26th.
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Tennis News
Happy July! What a great summer we are having. The adults hit the courts at 8:30 a.m. and the juniors hit
the courts at noon. It’s crazy-busy but crazy-busy fun! Enjoy it while you can; school is just around the
corner. Our Junior Tennis Staff loves the interaction with the juniors. Hopefully our juniors will come away
with some great memories from their summer experience.
Reminder:
For all you Performance Team players – we are planning our Junior Invitational BBQ on Thursday, July 15th,
from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Plan on bringing your racquets and enjoying tennis with your friends and invited guests.
See you on the 15th at 5:30 p.m.
The Junior Awards Night is scheduled for Friday, July 30th with a start time of 5:30 p.m. All juniors and parents
are welcome to attend. The juniors will play tennis for about an hour followed by a short awards ceremony. You
will all share in pizza and drinks after tennis. Mark the date on the calendar and we look forward to seeing
everyone on the 30th.
On Monday, May 24th, the annual Ladies’ Tennis Luncheon and Mixer was held. The morning began with Mark
Orwig and Judy Puckett, (the event’s chairperson) holding their breath, as a light mist fell and coated the courts.
They truly did not know if they were going to be able to play tennis. At 8:45 a.m. Mark made the call and the
event was to go on as planned. The theme this year was “Alice in Wonderland”. Approximately 80 women
enjoyed a fun-filled morning of tennis and then lunch in the clubhouse.
Entertainment was provided by Lucy Sponsler, who wrote three very comical numbers. She was joined in
song by Monica Clark, Kathy Shieman, Helena Singelstad, Ann Marie McGee and Judy Puckett. Laughter
filled the restaurant as each song was performed. Ann Marie McGee and Monica Clark procured over 30
raffle prizes for members to win. Special thanks were given to Kristin Rosenbaum for her two years of
service as the Ladies’ Tennis Chairperson. What a wonderful day!
We are grateful to the following committee members: Jennifer Oyoung and Helena Singelstad for the
outstanding decorations, Cheryl Cushing for name tags and check-in, Tracy Perlee for check-in, Sunun
Faulkner and Dayle Myers for gifts, and Monica Clark and Ann Marie McGee for the raffle prizes.
Upcoming Event:
On Sunday, July 25th, we invite you to be a part of the USTA Captains Appreciation Event. This will thank every
captain who has captained a team for their time and effort. The time will be 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will put out
an e-mail on details July 1st. The cost of $10 for balls and captains’ gifts will be charged and you will be asked to
bring food or drinks.
Scoreboard for USTA:
Men’s 3.5A Captains: Rich Innenberg/Mike Keough 8 - 3
Men’s 3.5B Captains: Jay Puckett/Craig Chudler 5 - 5
Men’s 4.0 Captains: John Faulkner/Andrew Oliver 4 - 4
Men’s 4.5 Captains: Mark Bohuslav/Charlie Fischer 0 - 5
Ladies’ 3.0 Captains: Susan Sanders/Karin Hein 2 - 7
Ladies’ 3.5A Captains: Kim Hunter/Suzanne Young 6 - 7
Ladies’ 3.5B Captains: Elaine Holt/Tracy Perlee 7 - 4
Ladies’ 4.0 Captains: Christie Booth/Lili Smith 9 - 1
Ladies’ 3.0 Super Sr. Captains: Dona Lawrentz/Linda Madden 4 - 2
Men’s 3.5 Super Sr. Captains: Chris Lardge/Brian Miller 7 - 1
USTA Men’s 3.5 Super Sr. Captains: Chris Lardge/Brian Miller 0 - 3
Apologies to Chris Lardge and his USTA 3.5 Super Seniors team for last month’s reported wins and losses
as 0 – 3. Actually, they are 7 – 1. Quite impressive. We were quickly reminded that the numbers were incorrect.
Congratulations are in order for your record – sorry Chris.
July Calendar
July 1 Ladies USTA 4.0 Match 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
July 7 Tennis Committee Meeting 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
July 10 Junior / Senior Event 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
July 14 Men’s Exchange 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
July 15 Jr. BBQ Invitational 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
July 17 Men’s USTA Super Sr. 7.0 Match 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
July 25 Captains Appreciation Event 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
July 30 Junior Tennis Awards Banquet 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

From Left to Right: Diana Brady, Karin Hein, Yvette Lardge,
Jackie Lopresti, Belinda Kimura, and Jody Johnson
On June 14th, Bernard Sutter was honored for his twelve years here
at MCC as the Assistant Tennis Professional. As he pursues other
endeavors, we wish him the very best, whatever direction he
decides to go. Maureen Bettis is wishing Bernard a fond farewell.
From Left to Right, Front Row: Tracy Perlee, Sunun Faulkner (new Ladies Chairwoman), Ann Marie McGee.
Second Row: Jennifer Oyoung (thankyou for the decorations), Helena Singelstad (again, decorations),
Kristin Rosenbaum, Dayle Myers, Judy Pucket (luncheon Chairperson), Monica Clarke, and Cheryl Cushing
Judy Puckett and Lucy Sponsler provide some of the entertainment.
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July 2010 Golf, Tennis, Swimming,
June 2010
4 Independence Day
5 6 7
8:30a-12p Couples Scramble
5-10p 4th of July BBQ
Facilities Open
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10a Niner’s Play Day
9:30a-12:30p Pinochle (Fairway Room)
10a-12:30p Bridge (Patio)
2-2:45p MWGA Board Meeting (Lounge)
11 12 13 14
10a-2p Nike Demo Day (Golf Course)
5-8p Dinner (Restaurant)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
1-4p Moraga’s Men’s Duplicate Bridge
(Lounge)
All Day Fairway/Rough Slicing
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10a Niners Team Play
9:30a-12:30p Pinochle (Fairway Room)
5-6:30p ARC Meeting (Fairway Room)
5-7p Green Committee Meeting (Patio)
18 19 20 21
7a-2p Niner’s Breakfast/Lunch
(Dining Room)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
3-5p Clubhouse Steering Committee
Meeting (Fairway Room)
7-10p Evening Party Bridge (Lounge)
25 26 27 28
New Moon
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
8-11a MGA Event #4 Member -
Member Rd 3
5-8p Dinner (Restaurant)
TBA USTA Appreciation Event
5-8p Dinner (Restaurant)
August 2010
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
3-8p Bridge (Lounge)
First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-11a Niner’s Trophy Day
10:30a-12:30p Bridge (Patio)
7-10p Evening Duplicate Bridge (Lounge)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10:30a MWGA Classic Tournament Rd 1
4-9p Swim Team Meet at Sleepy Hollow (away)
5-7p Bridge (Fairway Room)
7:15-8:30p Tennis Committee Meeting
(Fairway Room)
5-9p Dinner (Restaurant)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10:30a MWGA Classic Tournament Rd 2
10a-12p Men’s Exchange
1-2:30p Dominoes (Patio)
3-4p Public Safety & Compliance Meeting
(Fairway Room)
4-9p Swim Team Meet vs. MVP
5-7p Bridge (Fairway Room)
5-7p Budget & Finance Meeting (Fairway Room)
5-9p Dinner (Restaurant)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10:30a MWGA/Niner Exchange
9:30a-12:30p Pinochle (Fairway Room)
4-9p Swim Team Meet
5-7p Bridge (Fairway Room)
5-9p Dinner (Restaurant)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10:30a MWGA Guest Day #2
9a-1p Last Chance Intrasquad Swim Meet
9:30a-12:30p Pinochle (Fairway Room)
5-7p Bridge (Fairway Room)
5-9p Dinner (Restaurant)
You can sign up for Club Events by
email: Events@moragacc.com

Meetings & Social Events
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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3
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
10:30a-12:30p Bridge (Fairway Room)
6:30-9p Ladies USTA 4.0
8 9 10
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
5:30-6:30p MGA Board Meeting
(Fairway Room)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
5-9p Dinner (Restaurant)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
5-9p Dinner (Restaurant)
15 16 17
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
3:30-6p Board of Directors Meeting
(Restaurant)
5:30-8p Junior Tennis BBQ
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
11a-2:30p MGA Event #4 Member -
Member Rd 1
4-9p Swim Team Meet vs. Sleepy Hollow
5-9p Dinner (Restaurant)
22 23 24
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
3-4p Landscape Committee Meeting
(Fairway Room)
4-6p House Committee Meeting
(Fairway Room)
29 30 31
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
5-10p Swim Team Skit Night/Auction
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
4-7:30p Couples Twilight Golf
5-9p Dinner (Restaurant)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
9a-12p MCC Olympics (Pool)
5:30-7:30p Junior Awards Banquet
5-9p Dinner (Restaurant)
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11a-4p Junior/Senior Play
11:30a-5p Private Event (Poolside)
TBA Jr./Senior Tennis Event
8-11a MGA Event #4 Member -
Member Rd 2
5-8p Private Party (Dining Room)
9a-1p Swim Team Meet vs. Meadow
8-11a Niner’s Trophy Day
Calendar Updates
(Changes & Corrections
Made From Previously
Published Calendars)
Mom’s Swim Clinic
Cancelled
(Originally scheduled to
continue through July)
Bridge
August 14
Will be on the Patio
Landscape Committee
Meeting will be held on the
fourth Thursday of July, not
the normal second Thursday
August 2010
Events of Note
Tennis Championships:
August 3, 5, 6,7, and 8
All Day Event
OMPA Swim
Championships
(Campolindo High School)
Friday, August 6 through 8
All Day Events
R & B Winery Tasting
Friday, August 13, 5-9p
Whiskey Challenge
August 14 and 15 (Time TBD)
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Swim News
Pool News
What you should know about the pools at Moraga Country Club . . .
At the Main Pool
• ACCESS CARDS and Sign-In: Members are required to bring their access card
to the pool to enter the facility. Sign in the number of members in attendance,
as well as any guests at the podium. Access cards and sign in procedures assist
in maintaining member tracking, monitoring non-member violators and clarifying
billing. If you do not have an access card, one can be obtained at the reception desk.
• REST PERIOD: The lifeguard staff enforces a 15-minute rest period at the top of
each hour between noon and 10:00 p.m. Rest period is specifically for children
Christina Risso
Aquatics Director
under 14 years old. During a rest period no one under 14 is allowed in the wading, therapy, or main
pools. Rest period is a time to re-hydrate and use the restrooms.
• Non-toilet trained children must wear waterproof pants. These are available at the pool in the green
sign-in podium.
• Why only seven people in the Therapy Pool? The Department of Health has capacity rules that require
each person in a pool to have 20 sq. feet of water. The Main Pool capacity is 180 people, the Therapy
Pool’s capacity is 7 people and the Wading Pool’s capacity is 15 people.
At the Satellite Pools
• ATTENDANCE: Satellite pools are provided for use by residents of the HOA. Residents are
required to bring their access card and gate key to enter the facility. Security will verify resident
status when patrolling the satellite pools.
Swim team News
With the month of July comes some of the busiest and most exciting times for
the MCC Waves swim team. We are already looking strong in the pool and competitive
in the league, and we plan to continue to build that strength throughout the season
as we prepare for OMPA.
Our home meets will take place on Wednesday the 14th, Friday the 16th and
Saturday 24th. The meet on July 7th will be at Sleepy Hollow. The team will also be
holding a parent social on Friday, the 9th. Stay tuned for more details regarding this
new and fun night out for our swim team parents (it doesn’t all have to be about the
kids; have your fun too)!
We’ve added so many new things this season, all of which have made the team
more organized, more enthusiastic, and more professional. Some of the highlights have been:
• A super fun Buddy Program • New and neatly organized family folders
• An easy-to-read six-lane scoreboard • Easy online registration
• An intuitive, updated website • Using Constant Contact for online meet registration
• Fundraising for the Oakland • Fantastic new food items for home meets like delicious
Children’s Hospital Foundation Breakfast Sandwiches and Chicken Teriyaki rice bowls.
Home Swim Meet Schedule
Wednesday, July 14th: Pool Closes at 4:00 p.m.
Friday, July 16th: Pool Closes at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 24th: Pool Closed 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lifeguards are on duty:
Weekdays from 1:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Weekends 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Pool Closes early on 4th of July for celebration BBQ!
Poolside Snack Bar NOW OPEN 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Sunday
Dave Schurhoff
Head Coach
MCC Waves

From the Golf Shop
June was an excellent month for golf. We kicked off the beginning of the
month with the much anticipated Men’s Invitational (AKA The Challenge).
The weather was perfect and the tournament went off without a hitch.
Congratulations to the member/guest team of Dean
Okamura and Owen Shibata on becoming the 2010
Champions of the Men’s Invitational. I also would
like to congratulate the teams of Tony Barbagallo &
Wayne Hilty as well as Willie Osterman & Joe Osterman
for making it to the 18th hole on the final shoot-out
(playoff). We hope that everyone had a great time
and that you’ll return next year, even if there is no
clubhouse.
As we step into the heat of summer I feel it’s important
Dean Okamura & Owen Shibata
Challenge Champions 2010
to recap upcoming events and how they may impact
your plans on playing golf. Here is what the July schedule looks like:
1. Event #4 The Member-Member (MGA event). The format is better-ball match play. Each team of two
will play five nine-hole matches and try to accumulate points and win their respective flight. Tee
times will start Friday at 12:30 p.m. (one nine-hole match). Saturday’s round will be a 1:00 p.m.
shotgun and Sunday’s time will be an 8:00 a.m. shotgun.
2. The Couples 4th of July Shamble. The format is a four-person shamble. The 8:30 a.m. shotgun will be
held on Sunday, July 4th, followed by lunch and awards. The cost is $75 per couple or $37.50 per person.
3. Speaking of couples, our first twilight golf outing is slated for Friday, July 23rd, with a shotgun start
at 3:30 p.m.
4. Nike Demo Day. Sunday, July 25th, we will be hosting our annual demo day from Nike from 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. We hope to see you there.
5. Junior Golf Camp: the July camp begins July 20th and goes until the 30th. The Cost is $185 per child.
The two times offered are 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday each week.
If you have any questions regarding any of these events please don’t hesitate to contact the golf shop and
find out more information.
Golf Quote of the Month:
“A good golfer must not only accept the preeminence of the short game. He must learn to relish getting
the ball into the hole, to love it as much or more than mere ball-striking.” - from Golf is Not a Game of Perfect,
by Robert J. Rotella and Bob Cullen
Jason Woodworth, PGA
Director of Golf
Golf News
(left to right) Bill Penfold, Brian Martin,
Bart Penfold, and Gary Martin
A rare occasion: celebrating
broken glass during the
men’s skills contest.
Jason Woodworth
Director of Golf
Amid chants of ‘Sumo!’ Owen Shibata and
Dean Okamura celebrated their winning putt.
MCC Challenge 2010
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Golf Team: SMGA
On May 13th, the men of Moraga played their Annual Shamble Tournament. Everyone drives the ball. The
best tee shot is selected and each individual plays from there. “Jimmy” Brown, Joe Roebuck, and Dave Hoppock,
with the three-player adjustment, shot an outstanding 115 for first place. In second place, also with a 115, was
the team of Bryan Cram, Frank Bonetto, Bob Recker and Mr. Javinsky. Third place was nailed down by Phil
Everist, Howie Brandis, Norm Schlansky, and Chuck Everett. Fourth place went to Billy Reinsberg, Mr. Ben
Joseph, Rich Larsen and the infamous Steve Oliver.
On May 19th, about a dozen Moragans ventured to breezy Rio Vista to play in a two best balls tournament.
Bob Recker paced his team to victory with a smooth 118. In second place was the free-swinging Gene Amato
with a score of 120. “Jimmy” Brown was on the third place team, scoring a 122. Fourth place went to the always
positive Chuck Healy and his teammates with a score of 124 and “Dirty Doug” Brown rounded out the money
winners with a team score of 124 also.
On June 10th, the much anticipated Member/Guest Invitational was held. Let us congratulate Aubrey
Copeland and Dennis Martel for putting together an outstanding event that sets a new standard for Moraga
senior golf. Forty members teed off at 9:00 a.m. with their respective guest for a two-man best ball competition.
When it was over, Yank Eppinger, who shot his second-best score ever (76), and his favorite son, Andy, who
shot his best ever at Moraga (73), walked over the field with a best ball 56. Not to be outdone, they each won a
valuable raffle prize. Isn't it great to win with your son, Yank? Congratulations. Three teams tied at 59 with
Dennis Tierney and his guest winning second on the tie-breaking back nine. Dan Flower and his guest took
third with David Coburn and his partner finishing fourth. Fifth place was taken at a net 60 by Howard Brandis
and his partner. There was then a bunch of 61s with sixth taken by Aubrey Copeland. Did I mention he did a
fabulous job running the tournament? Seventh place was taken by Larry “What, me complain?” Thompson
and his guest. Eighth place was awarded to Steve "The Splendid One" (who almost lost his moniker after 32
penalty strokes in 3 rounds of the Challenge) and his guest. Ninth place, at 62, was won by Herb “The Pinhead”
Gindy who shot a 79, and his partner, former member, Wayne Hilty. Rounding out the top ten were Rich
Larsen and his partner, also shooting a net 62.
Members who won the closest to the pin on the par threes included Gerald Doherty, Drew Ostman,
Howie Brandis, David Hoppock and the fabulous Jim Drennan. Ron Peters won the long drive contest and
Loretta Shlansky’s favorite man, Norman, won the accurate drive with one she described as “straight but
short.” The skills competition was won by the Jim Yeakel twosome, the Jim Drennan twosome and the
Splendorio twosome. Thank you all for participating and we know you had a good time.
Overheard from the nine-hole women (one has to be under a 36 handicap to join the 18 hole women):
“Those senior men do not even play real golf, they actually move the ball all year round”. Well we have been
exposed! What do you think of that, Mr. Oliver and the rest of you? Do we have less integrity than the nine
hole women? Are we weenies or what? I, for one, am embarrassed, and feel that we have been shamed. I have
heard that real men do not touch their golf balls on the course and we probably should talk about it. There will
be more on this subject later.
MCC Niners News
NINERS SWEEPS WINNERS
May 25
First Flight First Gaila Lebherz
Second Gloria Nedell
Third (Tie) Kay English
Nina Anderson
Putting Contest Winner: Mary Riggle
Golf News
June 8
First Flight First Gloria Nedell
Second Juanita Gilbertson
Third Anneke Shurtleff
Second Flight First Nina Anderson
Second Nikki Melón
Third Mary Miller
Putting Contest Winner: Nadine Coburn
The Niners’ 2010 team play concluded with a match at home on June 15th. The team has had a good record for
the year.
We will continue to have Informal Guest Days monthly. Information regarding the guest days are posted.
We are looking forward to a Club Exchange in July and Vintner's Cup Tournament and a Special Guest Day
in September.
New members are welcome to join the Niners. Call Joanne Frudden, Membership Chairman 376.0690.

MWGA / 18 Holers
The MWGA Ladies’ Invitational theme this year, “Willy Wonka
and the Golf Ball Factory,” chaired by Maura Mendoza and
Janine Martillo, was a huge success with 72 participants. It was
a fun-filled, beautiful day with lots of great golf, great weather,
and plenty of treats; even a chocolate fountain on the lunch
buffet table for dipping strawberries and other delicious edibles.
There were three flights, appropriately named Everlasting
Gobstoppers, Oompa Loompas, and Golden Eggs.
Carole Pillow joins some guests with their winnings
Final Results
GOLDEN EGGS
Low Gross: Linda Ostman, Linda Snell, Lynn Philpot, Kathy Kielson
First Net: Ginger Traynor, Jan Palmer, Stevie Mann, Joyce Pournaras
Second Net: Helen Sullivan, Doris Rodrigo, Pat Brown, Pat Burton
OOMPA LOOMPAS
Low Gross: Yvonne Lee, Kyeung Park, Jennifer Kim, Vivian Kang
First Net: Pat Copeland, Sharon Sacks, Dorothy Maddison,
Frankie Wyka
Second Net: Maura Mendoza, Denise Pratt, Jackie Crabaugh,
Linda Whelan
EVERLASTING GOBSTOPPERS
Low Gross: Janine Martello, Wendy Kelly, Marta Self, Carol Hart
First Net: Carole Pillow, Sem Gee, Agnes Shin, Sarah Rodenberg
Second Net: Jody Parker, Jane Kendall, Larri Odland, Mary Jacobi
CLOSEST TO THE HOLE
Hole Five: Member Joyce Shao and Guest Becky Frazier
Hole Seven: Member Julie Wirth and Guest Bette De La Fuente
Hole 15: Member Valerie Robertson and Guest Linda Whelan
Hole 17: Member Julie Wirth and Guest Lynda Snell
June Trophy Day Results
Winner: Lynn Philpot
FIRST FLIGHT
First Place: Denise Martel with a net 74
Second Place: Janine Martello with a net 77
Third Place: Valerie Robertson with a net 80
SECOND FLIGHT
First Place: Lynn Philpot with a net 70
Second Place: Stevie Mann with a net 71
Third Place: Yvonne Lee with a net 74
THIRD FLIGHT
First Place: Joan Tasker with a net 74
Second Place: Janet Grant with a net 77
Third Place: Fran Gentry with a net 80
Maura Mendoza with some fellow Oompa Loompas
DeAnn Campbell and Denise Acker are flanked by their jazzy-footed guests
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Our Moraga Country Club Junior Golf Team opened up play
with a home victory over their counterparts from Claremont
Country Club on May 29th. Way to keep ‘em in their place, boys!
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Stuart O. Mahler
Public Safety Director
Public Safety
Community Patrol News - Use of Garages for Storage &
Garage Inspections
Members should have received a copy of the new revised Rules and Regulations. The
Rules and Regulations are posted on the Moraga Country Club web site for your convenience
(sign in and scroll over the “Governance” tab; the Rules and Regulations will be under
“Documents”). The revisions were approved by your Board of Directors on February 18, 2010.
Of particular interest is enforcement of two cars being parked in your garage. I have
provided the sections for you here to review:
E2.2 Garages must be maintained in a condition that allows two vehicles to be parked
inside.
E2.3 Association has the right upon proper 24 hour notice to the resident to request
inspection of the garage to ensure compliance of Association regulations in accordance
with CC&R 3.02 (z).
E3.3 Residents must park their vehicles in their garage to its design capacity at all
times in accordance with CC&R 3.02 (q).
Starting in July, security will start to contact residences with one or two cars constantly
parked in driveways to confirm that there are also two cars parked in the garage. Your
cooperation in this endeavor will be greatly appreciated as we work towards greater
compliance within the Moraga Country Club Homeowners Association.
Stuart O. Mahler
Public Safety Director
Homeowners

Jon Plotnick
Landscape Account
Manager / ValleyCrest
Luis Ballesteros
Golf Course
Superintendent
Homeowners
Landscape Update
Turf
� Lawns will be mowed on a weekly basis.
� Edging of lawns will be done every other week
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 - JULY 2010
June 28 - July 4 631-650 Augusta Dr. (odd #’s only), 778-806 Augusta Dr. (even #’s only),
1789-1837 St. Andrew’s Dr. (odd #’s only), 129-161 Westchester
(odd #’s only) & 149-173 Cypress Point Way
July 5 - July 11 760-776 Augusta Dr. (even #’s only), 631-663 Augusta Dr. (odd #’s only),
101-125 Westchester, 1792-1850 St. Andrew’s Dr. (even #’s only)
& 175-189 Cypress Point Way (odd #’s only)
July 12 - July 18 814-842 Augusta Dr. (even #’s only), 740-758 Augusta Dr. (even #’s only),
624-674 Augusta Dr. (even #’s only), 100-116 Brookline (even #’s
only) & 156-192 Cypress Point Way (even #’s only)
July 19 - July 25 106-148 Cypress Point Way (even #’s only ), 1-10 Baltusrol,
710-730 Augusta Dr. (even #’s only), 101-121 Brookline (odd #’s only),
1721-1731 Spyglass Lane (odd #’s only)
July 26 - August 1 101 – 111 Merion Terrace ( odd #’s only ), 10-42 Sea Pines,
545-565, 589-599, 621-629 & 701-739 Augusta Dr. (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.
Chemicals in our Landscape
� We are making efforts to reduce wasted use of chemicals in our landscape. Our efforts
so far have been mulching our shrub beds to help reduce the need for herbicide spraying
to control the weeds and reduce the need to fertilize.
� We are cutting our grass clippings and recycling them back into the soil grass areas.
This recycling technique is a great benefit to the landscape. It provides an even and
weekly fertilization back into our landscape grass areas. This reduces the amount of
chemicals in our environment.
Work Order Requests
� Requests will be scheduled in an efficient manner or based on their urgency.
- Jon Plotnick, ValleyCrest Maintenance
Turf Talk
General Course Conditions
Hot weather persists!! Even with the warm temperatures, the course is holding up very
well. Our agronomic programs and course improvements continually aid our goal of
providing a consistent and enjoyable playing surface. Please note that during the hot
weather the golf course staff will be focusing their efforts on spot watering and cooling
off turf.
Members Alert!!!
Ball marks continue to be a problem. Staff Reports – Members are not fixing ball marks
– especially after tournaments. Men, women, and children are all capable of making a
ball mark even if they don’t hit the ball far or high. We need your help!
Luis Ballesteros
The Golf Course Maintenance Department
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Restaurant
Moraga Country Club
1600 St. Andrews Drive
Moraga, CA 94556
www.moragacc.com
Moraga Country Club: Hours of Operation
MAIN DINING ROOM
Monday: Closed
Tuesday / Thursday:
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Bar / Lounge: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: Closed
Wednesday / Friday:
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Bar / Lounge: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday:
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Bar / Lounge: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: Closed
Sunday:
Brunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Bar / Lounge: 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Pool
MAIN POOL, WADING POOL,
& HOT TUB
Monday – Sunday:
5:15 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
(Closed Mondays, 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
for maintenance.)
SATELLITE POOLS
Daily: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
(Note: 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. are
quiet hours)
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. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Presorted
Standard
U.S. Postage
Paid
Moraga, CA
Permit #7
Golf
GOLF SHOP
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
DRIVING RANGE
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
(weather permitting)
COURSE
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – Sundown
(Flag removal starts at 6:45 p.m.)