MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB

NEWS & ACTIVITIES A Monthly Publication For The Moraga Country Club Membership

BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE ! Includes 2008 STEAD OPEN Photos! And New Menus

September 2008

MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB NEWS & ACTIVITIES MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB

MANAGER’S REPORT News from the Manager

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President – Janice Kolbe Vice President - Don Maddison Secretary - Susie White Treasurer - Jane Bolton Cliff Dochterman, Tom Engberg, Garry Hubert, Rich Mendoza, Ron Mayes, Rick Nedell, Frank Sullivan, Wes Spewak. Email: [email protected]

MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB STAFF Frank Melón, General Manager [email protected] Kathe Foster, Asst. General Manager [email protected] George Schiller, Controller [email protected] Jason Woodworth, Director of Golf [email protected] Luis Ballesteros, Golf Course Superintendent [email protected] Mark Orwig, Head Tennis Professional [email protected] Christina Risso, Swim Coach/Aquatics Coord. [email protected] Victor Alaniz, Food & Beverage Manager [email protected] Kori Campbell, Catering Director [email protected] Mike Mc Dermott, Facility Maintenance Mgr. [email protected] Stuart Mahler, Public Safety Director [email protected] Jon Plotnick, Landscape Manager [email protected] Tony Palelei, Community Landscape Mgr. [email protected] Kevin Moss, Membership [email protected] Ed Valenzuela, IT and Communications [email protected] Brett Hurst, Chef [email protected]

Now that fall is upon us and the kids are heading back to school, it is a great time Moms and Dads to treat yourselves to a great lunch, a quick nine holes, a swim and a nice game of tennis. It is a great time of year to enjoy our amenities here at MCC. The Chef has just launched his new Lunch and Dinner Menus, please do come in today and let us know what you think of the new menu items. Lunch is served every day except Monday and Dinner is served 3 nights a week, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evenings. Please mark your calendar for these important dates, September 30th at 6pm will be an open forum with the candidates running for the Moraga Town council. We have also invited the proponents of the two Open Space Initiatives. There are three council seats on the five member council that are up for election this year. Please do all you can to become and informed voter and please vote in November. On October 4th our annual Wine Tasting will be held, this is always a sell out event and more information will follow shortly. Please do RSVP. See you at the club soon!

MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB PHONES

All numbers belong to area code ( 925) Administrative Offices 376-2200 Event Reservations 376-2200 Home Maintenance 376-2200 Landscaping 376-2200 Golf Shop 376-2253 Tennis Lounge 376-1314 Pool 631-1915 Restaurant 631-1917 Security Cell Phone 250-7616 Security Office 631-1914

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Frank J. Melón CCAM RPA CEM GM / COO Moraga Country Club (925) 631-1901 (925) 376-7878 fax

MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB

BOARD NEWS / GENERAL CLUB News from the President… September is here! Most of us remember this as the month when school begins again – of course for most, it has already started. There is always some excitement in starting a new year, seeing friends and getting new teachers. It is a time when mothers give a sigh of relief from the summer activities. To most of us, September meant the end of summer and once again "hitting the books." Even though most of us have passed those school years, we are faced with another kind of studying which deserves our serious attention. Moraga and citizens of our Country Club are being asked to consider two very different and somewhat complex voter referendums. I encourage members of MCC to study the two proposed Open Space Initiatives that they will face in our November 4th local election. It is to the benefit of MCC members to be an informed voter. The documents are lengthy but well worth your time to review. For your convenience I have included websites that will direct you to the MOSPRO and the MOSO 2008 Initiatives, (Measures J and K, respectively) as well as a source to refresh your memory of the Open Space Ordinance that was approved by Moraga citizens, and which has served our community since 1986. It is clear; the adoption of one of these new initiatives will have a significant and lasting impact upon the future of Moraga, and naturally Moraga Country Club. It is important that all Moraga citizens be well informed before casting their vote in November. That is our homework for this month. Two new initiatives: www.Moraga.ca.us Look under: "Ballot Initiatives for Open Space" Please read both proposals as well as the "9212" reports. These are also available at MCC website: www.moragacc.com For a refresher of the 1986 Moraga Open Space ordinance which has served our community for the past 22 years, please Google "Moraga Open Space 1986" and look for: "Guidelines for Interpreting and Implementing the Moraga Open Space Initiative" Additionally, our Clubhouse Improvement Committee (CIC) has been hard at work in organizing the upcoming Ambassador Meetings to get information out to the membership about their proposal for the new clubhouse, including the financing options. Numerous members have generously offered to open their homes to their neighbors and fellow MCC members to address member concerns, answer questions and provide the CIC's vision for their proposal. You will be receiving an invitation to attend a neighborhood meeting at one of our Ambassador’s home in the next few weeks. Our goal is to have every MCC member be an informed voter when the Clubhouse ballot is presented. See you around the Club! Janice Kolbe President

Welcome New Members September 2008 Residents: Bonnifield, Robert Chalem, Stewart & Ann Keough, Mike & Katy John (“Jack” ~ 5) & Marygrace (“Maggie” ~ 2) Peterson, Allan & Lois Nicole (20) Pratt, Corinne Raleigh, Jeff & Cindy Mary (19) Smith, Kyle & Katie Sun, Chao and Zhimin Liu Richard (17) & David (10½) Wright, Kenton & Minnie Sydney (4) & Tyler (2) Tennis and Swim Associate Members Johnson, Dave & Judy La Brecque, Eric & Diana Francesca (15), Simone (11), & Lucie (5) Richard, Steve & Sharon Nolan (16) & Ian (12) Golf Associate Members: Rolandelli, Leo & Pat

Previous Sales Amounts: August: $16,000 June: $16,000 June $17,000 Current number of memberships for sale : 26 Lowest Asking Price: $16,500 June: $16,000 $17,000 $18,000 Current number of memberships for sale: 22 Lowest Asking Price: $18,900

September 2008

GOLF / MWGA / SENIORS Moraga Women’s’ Golf Association

Moraga Seniors

Medal Play – July 23rd

Recently, the Moraga Seniors men received a survey in the mail. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey so that we can make the organization of events more to your liking. We are here for you.

1st Flight: (WOW!)

2nd Flight:

Loretta Schlansky

Net 64

Janine Martello Valerie Robertson

Net 72 Net 72

Keiko Tanaka Linda Ingalls Linda Ostman

Net 69 Net 70 Net 71

On August 7th, the Seniors held their Annual Scramble. First Place +$15 to each went to Dennis Martel, Jerry Hunter, Gene Amato and Larry Thompson. Second Place +$10 each went to Richard Larsen, Dave Coburn, Ben Joseph and Bill Robinson. Only four teams competed.

See you next month! Guest Day – July 30th Another terrific Guest Day that included a delicious From The Golf Shop lunch and creative centerpieces with a golf rule “embedded” in the design – thanks Alison Fritze for organizing this event. I can’t believe the summer has st come to an end. We had a tre1 Place Team: Sharon Flowers, Linda Ingalls, mendous summer in many Joan Rhoades, and guest. ways. First off, our junior program was a success. We had Closest to the Pin – Hole #5: Sue Hanes approximately 165 kids particith pate in the 6 week summer program. Due to the Shotgun Shamble – August 6 success of the junior program, the golf shop is curFirst Place Team: rently working on an after school program in the Joyce Shao, Keiko Tanaka, Ginny Everist, Wisty fall. The program is still in the developmental Nelson. stages and will probably be one day a week, so keep your eyes open in the weekly updates as to Second Place Team: when it will begin. Jodie Parker, Linda Ostman, Joan Tasker, Mitzi Weinberg

Shotgun Cha-Cha-Cha – August 13th First Place Team: Valerie Robertson, Loretta Schlansky, Janet Grant, Dona Lawrentz Second Place Team Darlene Martel, Yvonne Lee, Stephanie Mann, Ginny Everist Don’t miss out – It’s not too late to sign up! •

2008 Club Championship Tournament Contact: Mary Hufford.

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Golf Getaway to Saddle Creek in Copperopolis Contact: Jackie Cullen.

Sign-up sheets for both events are in the ladies locker room.

Second, our Thursday and Saturday NCGA teams had successful runs during the season. The Thursday team (captained by Rick Voigt) had a great run and came up just short in making the playoffs whereas the Saturday team (captained by Bret Brodowy) made the playoffs only to see it come to an end in a first round loss to Contra Costa Country Club in late August. Thanks to Rick and Bret for their efforts in managing the NCGA team play league, I’m sure everyone appreciates it and will vote for you guys to do it again. Great job guys!!!!

Finally, I also wanted to say congratulations to Scott Reeves (Golf Shop Assistant) for passing his PGA players ability test in August. He’s now on his way into the PGA professional management program. Good job Scott! Jason Woodruff , Director of Golf

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MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB

GOLF / NINERS Niners Golf News Cornea Green

Second Flight 1st Maureen Freeman 2nd Alice Foard Margot Kluender Putting Contest Winner Maureen Freeman July Trophy Day Winner Ginger Bagai

On August 5 at Oakdale Golf &Country Club the Women’s Nine Hole Golf Association hosted the Corena Green Classic where Arielle Caronna,11 and Samantha Carr,16 represented MCC. The day included breakfast followed by nine holes of amazing golf and finally a delicious barbeque lunch and awards. The girls played outstanding golf and fun was had by all. They wish to thank the Niners for the wonderful opportunity, encouragement, and support. Sweeps Winners 7-15-08 First Flight 1st Susan Splendorio Second Flight 1st Briana Lin 2nd Jean Roberts 3rd Gloria Nedell Putting Contest Winner Briana Lin 7-22-08 First Flight 1st Nadine Coburn Leslie Mortimer 2nd Marilyn Melton Second Flight 1st Sharron Scott 2nd Susie White 3rd Jean Roberts Joan Cole Putting Contest Winner Nadine Coburn 7-29-08 First Flight 1st Ginger Bagai 2nd Nadine Coburn Leslie Mortimer

September 2008

8-05-08 First Flight 1st Liz Renner 2nd Susan Splendorio 3rd Judy Klopstock Second Flight 1st Marilyn Melton 2nd Gloria Nedell 3rd Joan Karr Putting Contest Winner Liz Renner 8-12-05 First Flight 1st Leslie Mortimer 2nd Liz Renner 3rd Nadine Coburn Second Flight 1st Mary Brennan 2nd Julie Wright Gloria Nedell Sharon Scott

Putting Contest Winner Nadine Coburn Mark your Calendars ! Formal Guest Day September 16th Vintner’s Cup Sunday, September 28th Please look for signup sheets and more info for these two great events in the women’s locker room

Next Meeting September 2nd 8:00 am followed by 8:30 shotgun Last month’s raffle winner- Tara Rochlin This month’s raffle proceeds will go toward the Mary Fash MCC Trophy.

New Members Welcome Contact Mary Miller 631-9694

TENNIS Welcome to beautiful September. Once again looking back over the summer activities, what a great summer we had. It was such fun to sit back, listen and observe all the activity that took place this summer with our juniors in and around the courts. The juniors have so much fun which in turn makes it fun for the staff. What a great group of children that we get to share a little of our time with for a couple months. Stead Open First things first. Thank you to The Stead Family of Fine Automobiles, and presenting sponsor, Barons Jewelers, for providing us with another great week at the Stead Open. We saw sunny skies every day by noon and the matches were great to watch. The week started out with a beautiful Monday night gathering put on by Mark and organized by Sally Whittaker and Nancy Engberg. The MCC members who were kind enough to volunteer in one way or another, where invited as a “Thank You” It was a great party and positive beginning to another great week at the “Stead Open”! We had a wonderful night for the “Thursday Night Featured Match.” We had 170 for the BBQ plus many individuals who just came to watch. It was a gorgeous night for the event. We would like to thank Tom Pappas for doing such a exceptional job in coordinating the prizes and the raffle for the Thursday Night Featured Match. Proceeds from the raffle went to the “Youth Tennis Advantage.” Mark reported a full draw (128) which meant long days and late night play. Once again, Barbara Blum and Ken, as co-Desk Chairman, ran another flawless Stead Open week. With so many people to thank, we will start with Suzanne Alexander, Carol Derry, Sally Whittaker, Denise Acker and Dot and Jerry Ardissone. We couldn’t do without the help of Mario, Yolanda and Napoleon. The restaurant also had another busy week of taking care of the food requests from our guests and members. All in all it was a great event!! Last but not least, a big thank you to all our volunteer court monitors, members who housed players and the baked goods brought in by our members. We had such an outpouring of volunteers for everything. A great big hug to everyone. Here are the results for the week: Ladies Singles : Maria Sanchez Def. Claire Ilcinkas Ladies Doubles: Claire Ilcinkas/Amy Jensen Def. Rachael Dillion/Bojana Bobusic Men’s Singles: Robert Yim Def. Amir Hadad Men’s Doubles: Amir Hadad/Brad Weston Def. Robert Yim/Adam Seri Mixed Doubles: Arunprakesh Rajagopalan/Nirupama Sanjeev Def. Amir Hadad/Amy Jensen

6-4 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-3 7-6 (3) 6-1 6-4 6-2 7-6 (3) 2-6 6-4

Bernard would like to say a special Thank You to all the junior Ball Boys and Ball Girls for the great job they did with the finals on Saturday August 9th and Sunday, August 10th. With 4 finals on Sunday, it was sizzling hot weather and a full day for our BALL Boys and Girls. Bernard worked with these juniors throughout the summer to prepare them for the Stead Open. Thank You to the following juniors. Holly Bohuslav, Luke Bohuslav, Kevin Buckley, Danny Cardiff, Ryan Cardiff, Matt Ciminol, Chase Corallo, Nicholas Elliott, Claire Faulkner, Nicole Neason, Emily Orwig, Matthew Yeh, Nicholas Yeh . It was brought to our attention that several people commented on how professional our Ball boys and Ball girls were. On the same subject, the Stead Open referee said how impressed he was with our juniors and what an outstanding job they had done. We knew that but it’s always nice to hear. A special Thank You to John Marvel who put together a Web Site for the Stead Open www.Steadopentennis.com What a nice addition it was for the tournament. We traditionally receive many calls in reference to the Stead Open wanting more information on the tournament. The more inSeptember 2008

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TENNIS / STEAD OPEN PHOTOS formation we can get out to the public about this event is a plus. Thank you again John for your efforts in putting together the new addition to the Stead Open. Additional pictures are also available at moragacountryclub.myphotoalbum.com . Thank You and SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AT THE 2009 STEAD OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS!!

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TENNIS LADIES NEWS This is a little late in arriving but we would like to congratulate once again our B3 Spring League team with the 1st place honor in their league. Pictured L-R: Tara Rochlin, Elaine Holt, Sandy Dugan, April French, Kim Leserman, Laura Finnerty, Sandy Zusman, Kathi Wahed, Kathy Klein, Mayada Innenberg, Ann Strelau, Kathy Shieman.

Not Pictured: Karen Baymiller, Kristin Buckley, Cindy Cogswell, Lana Fitzpatrick, Cynthia Heckler, Marcia Holbrook, Terry Leach, Cynthia Mantel, Ingrid Miller, Astrid Munroe, Karen Orwig, Sandra Ruliffson, Liby Zachariah, Kim Zembsch

Summer Thank you’s: We would like to thank all our Junior parents who helped out this summer. Without our drivers, our Juniors could not have participated in away matches. We ended our Junior Summer Program on August 1st.. We will mention just a few of our Juniors who received special recognition for outstanding performance, ladder play and Club Championships. Club Championships: Girl’s 12’s Winner: Girl’s 12’s Runner up: Girl’s 12’s 3rd Place: Girl’s 15’s Winner: Girl’s 15’s Runner up: Girl’s 15’s 3rd Place: Boy’s 10’s Winner: Boy’s 10’s Runner up: Boy’s 10’s 3rd Place: Boy’s 12’s Winner Boy’s 12’s Runner up: Boy’s 12’s 3rd Place: Boy’s 15’s Winner Boy’s 15’s Runner up: Boy’s 15’s 3rd Place:

Holly Bohuslav Chloe Landry Abby Rhodes Emily Orwig Claire Faulkner Amanda Chan Clark Jordan Peter Moore Harry Finnerty Alex Shieman Ryan Cardiff Nick Elliott Luke Bohuslav Dan Cardiff Will Rhodes

Ladder Play Girl’s 10’s Winner Girl’s 12’s Winner Girl’s 15’s Winner Boy’s 10’s Winner Boy’s 12’s Winner Boy’s 15’s Winner MCC Girl’s Sportsmanship Award 2008: MCC Boy’s Sportsmanship Award 2008: MCC Girl’s Most Improved Award 2008: September 2008

Isabel Napper Sydney Stone Emily Orwig Garrett Neustrom Phillip Rei Luke Bohuslav Sarah Martin Jack Price Claire Faulkner Page 8

TENNIS MCC Boy’s Most Improved Award 2008: Charles E Ivy Award 2008: Jane Putnam Award 2008:

Tommy Cella/Jack Mariani Dan Cardiff Amanda Chan

Big congratulations to Chloe Landry whose name was drawn to win a new tennis racket at the Junior Awards Night festivities. UPCOMING EVENTS: We will hold the Rossmoor Exchange on Saturday, September 13th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. We need six senior women and six senior men, 3.0 or 3.5, to play in a mixed doubles format. The cost is $15. per player. A lunch will be served after tennis. On Saturday, September 20th, we will hold the Golf/Tennis Event from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. This is our favorite event for all members. It takes up most of the day but what a great way to spend the day!! Tennis will be in the morning from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM. A short lunch than tee off at 1:00. Cost is $25.00 per person. That includes snacks, lunch, golf cart and party after tennis. Such a deal and what fun. Our USTA Combo Leagues off and running. Here is an update on scores. USTA 6.5 Ladies Combo Captains: USTA 6.5 Men’s ComboCaptains: USTA Fifty 7.0 Mixed Captains:

Tracy Perlee/Ann Marie McGee John Marvel/Jay Puckett Peter Singelstad/Ann Marie McGee

1-2 2-1 6-5

September Calendar: September 2 September 3 September 4 September 8 September 9 September 10 September 10 September 11 September 12 September 13 September 14 September 17 September 18 September 19 September 20 September 23 September 25 September 29 September 30

A2 Fall Match B2 FALL Match C1 Fall match A4 Fall Match A2 FALL Match B2 Fall Match Men’s USTA 6.5 Combo A2 BALL Match A4 FALL Match Rossmoor Exchange 11 – 2 USTA Ladies 6.5 Combo B2 FALL Match USTA Men’s 6.5 Combo Match C1 FALL Match Golf/Tennis Event B! BALL Match A4 FALL Match SR A1 BALL Match A4 FALL Match

We have scheduled another Friday Night Adult Mixer on September 26th from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. The cost is $10.00 per player with salad, pizza and drinks to follow play. Play level is 3.0 – 4.0. Looking forward to October, get ready for our Halloween Mixer Event on Sunday, October 26 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. This will be our last function for the year so let’s go out in style and make this a great gathering. We will have prizes, great food and drink and guess what, we will be hopefully coming in costume. So start thinking ahead on “ what am I going to wear” and let’s have some fun. Cost for this is only $15. per player. September 2008

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GENERAL CLUB / DINNER MENU

Moraga Country Club Starters Steamed Mussels

7.95

Steamed with Onions, Garlic, White Wine-Saffron Broth and Butter

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

5.95

Mixed Fresh Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic, Olive Oil & Balsamic Reduction

Coconut & Mango Fish Cakes

Five White Fish Cakes with Fresh Mango, Coconut and Ginger Served with Sweet Chili Sauce

Quesadilla

7.95

Half 5.95 Whole 8.25

Choice of Chicken or Bay Shrimp, Cheddar and Jack Cheese, Salsa, Guacamole And Sour Cream on a Flour Tortilla

Soups & Salads Soup of the Day

Cup 2.50 Bowl 4.50

Baked Onion Soup

Bowl 6.25

With Garlic Crouton and Swiss Cheese

MCC Wedge Salad

6.95

A Wedge of Iceberg Lettuce with Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing, Bacon, Tomatoes and Green Onions

Petite Moon Salad

5.75

Baby Greens with Apples, Raisins, Pecans and Crumbled Blue Cheese with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Spinach Salad

5.50

Baby Spinach with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Red Onions, Mushrooms, Crumbled Bacon and Feta Cheese

Harvest Salad

6.75

Mixed Greens with Heirloom Tomatoes, Peaches, Corn, Beets, Toasted Pine Nuts, Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette and Feta Cheese

House Salad

4.25

Young Greens with Onions, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Croutons and Choice of Dressing

Caesar

September 2008

4.25

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GENERAL CLUB / DINNER MENU

Moraga Country Club Seafood Selections Grilled Salmon

17.95

Delicate Filet of Salmon Served with Crispy Parmesan Polenta, Fresh Vegetables and Topped with Tomato-Pine Nut Chutney

Seared Tombo Tuna

18.50

Seared Rare with Soy Rice Noodles, Julienne Vegetables and Wasabi Beurre Blanc

Sea Scallop Scampi

19.95

Scallops Baked with Garlic, Shallots, White Wine and Lemon Juice then Topped with Toasted Bread Crumbs and Diced Tomatoes. Served with Rice Pilaf and Vegetables

Entrée Selections Prime Rib

King Cut 24.95 or Queen Cut 21.95

Slow Roasted Tender Beef with Creamy Horseradish, Au Jus, Baked Potato and Fresh Vegetables

Risotto

14.50

Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Calamata Olives, Capers, Chili Flakes, Garlic, Baby Spinach and Feta Cheese

Chicken Carbonara

14.95

Fettuccini with Bacon Braised Chicken, Garlic, Mushrooms, Peas, Fresh Herbs, Cream, Parmesan Cheese and Cracked Black Pepper.

MCC Steak

21.95

8 oz Chuck Tender Grilled To Perfection with Mushroom Demi, Parmesan-Potato Gratin and Baby Spinach

Herbed-Garlic Crusted Pork Tenderloin

15.95

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Topped with Roasted Garlic, Parmesan Cheese and Fresh Herbs. Served with Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables and Creamy Brandy-Bacon Sauce

Blackened Half Chicken

15.25

Air line Breast and Boneless Leg Rubbed with House-Made Cajun Seasoning. Served with Rice, Vegetables and Roasted Pepper-White Corn Salsa

Baked Penne Bolognese

14.95

A Mild Mixture of Beef and Pork with Basil-Tomato Sauce Topped with Mozzarella Cheese and Baked

September 2008

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BRIDGE / GENERAL CLUB EVENING PARTY BRIDGE

EVENING DUPLICATE BRIDGE

July 15th results (12 people playing) 1 – Colleen & David Geary 2 – Winnie Jasper & Jerry Chamberlain 3 – Barbara Hanson & Conrad Robertson

July 22nd results (16 people playing) 1 – Barbara Hanson & Conrad Robertson 2t – John Greenblatt & Mike Wilhelm 2t – Colleen & David Geary

Next session is Tuesday, September 16thth, at 7:00 p.m. Next session is Tuesday, September 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. in the restaurant lounge. Newcomers are welcome. Fee in the restaurant lounge. Newcomers are welcome, even if you have not played duplicate before. Fee is $4 is $1 per player. per player. Phone the Club Office (376-2200) by noon on Monday, Phone the Club Office (376-2200), by noon on Monday, September 15th if you want to play and have a partSeptember 22nd, if you have a partner and wish to ner. If you need a partner, call Kay Costa (376-4532). play. If you have any questions, send an e-mail to David Geary ([email protected]).

CLUBHOUSE UPDATE

We are pleased to report that the Clubhouse Implementation Committee (CIC) has implemented something called an “Ambassador Program”. The Ambassador Program will be an outreach to the members where “Ambassadors” (members who have agreed to serve in this role) will hold informational meetings in their homes in small groups. The goal of the program is to impart information about the clubhouse replacement, receive feedback, answer questions and dispel misinformation, if any. We hope to reach each and every voting member of the club, both homeowner and golf associate members. If you are a homeowner or golf associate, please anticipate receiving a call from an Ambassador in early September. Meetings will be scheduled throughout September and possibly into early October. At the small gatherings a short DVD will be shown and a member of the CIC will be present for discussion, questions and answers. It is the goal of the CIC to bring the new Clubhouse proposal to the membership for a vote sometime later in the fall. Members of the CIC are: Harry Fish, Don Maddison, Rick Nedell, Dick Olsen, Matt Rei, Helen Sullivan, Larry Thompson and Tom Engberg. Please feel free to call any of them with any questions.

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MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB

GENERAL CLUB / TURF TALK TURF TALK By Luis Ballesteros

TURF Lawns will be mowed on a weekly basis .

Golf Course Condition There are some localized wet spot on the fairways that occurred due to the extremely change of weather in the last few weeks. These areas have been monitor soon as they were identified. The maintenance staff will continue making slow progress in aerating localized dry areas in the fairways, around tees and greens. We will utilize a small walk behind aerator with ¾ hollow tines to punch holes, remove cores, apply seed, fertilizer and sand top dress. This procedure will to improve turf density and playing surface. The golf course will engage in the following activities during the month of October.

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Greens aerification is scheduled for the first week of October. Tees and approaches will be aerify during the first week of October Fairway aerification and sand top dressing will follow during the second week of October. Greens surround aerification will take place the last week of October

Each spring and fall, golf courses all over the world aerify their greens, turning, what was yesterday a great putting surface, into sand covered, bumpy and slow greens. The question is always “the greens were so good why we punched them?” If we did not aerify the greens at least twice per year, we will notice a decline in the putting surface with in a few months. Aerification allow us to performed many task during a short period of time. It allows us to remove organic matter, add soil amendments, relive soil compaction and smooth the putting surface. The greens at Moraga Country Club are considered by many some of the best greens around and we take pride in the product that we offer to our members.

Should you have any questions regarding the golf course aerification please feel free to contact me.

Luis Ballesteros (925) 766 – 9123 or [email protected]

September 2008

Edging of lawns will be done every other week. Any lawn areas showing signs of stress will look healthy again as cooler weather approaches. Any lawn areas not responding will be prepared for reseeding. Shrub and Groundcover The pruning and detailing of shrubs and groundcover are routinely done based on a schedule provided in the back cover. EBMUD has imposed a water restrictions The water restriction imposed is a 30% reduction on all common landscape areas and 19% on all residential landscape areas. We programmed our clocks to meet these water restriction requirements. We have been working on watering plant material based on watering needs. For example, established plant material, drought tolerant plant material and shaded areas have a lower water need. Areas that have direct sun would have a much higher water need. We have been retrofitting our overhead spray heads to a low volume bubbler. This is a much more efficient irrigation system that enables us to water directly into the plant material root zone area. If you notice irrigation running excessively please report it at the front office. Chemicals in our Landscape 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, in turn, reduces the amount of chemicals in our environment. We turned our mulching efforts toward our surrounding slopes to keep control of weeds and add a groomed appearance. This, in turn, reduces the need to spray herbicides or apply pre-emergence. Other methods are being discussed and implementation would depend on its acceptability with little to no difference toward the landscape appearance. Work Order Request Request will be scheduled in a efficient matter or based on their urgency. -Jon Plotnick, ValleyCrest Maintenance

POOL

MAIN POOL HOURS: Fall 5:30 AM – 10 PM POOL CLEANING: Mondays: 7:00 AM– 9:00 AM

PLEASE NOTE: Satellite pools close in October!

Fall Clinics Sessions 2008 MCC Fall Swimming will begin September 15th for MCC Swimmers. This is an opportunity to extend your swimming a few more months and continue work on stroke technique. This fall, the MCC Coaches are offering twice a week clinic sessions. There are limited spots available, so register ASAP! **If you are interested in participating in meets or a weekly workout program, we recommend registering for Polar Bears. Please see the MCCWAVES.COM website for Polar Bear information. Coaching Staff: Christina, Dave, Armo, John, Will Cost: $250 per swimmer, billed to your MCC Account in September. Sign-up: By e-mail to [email protected] by September 1st. Please list Names and ages of swimmers requesting participation. Parent Meeting: Thursday September 11th at 6pm at MCC Practice Schedule Monday September 15th – November 20th Mondays and Wednesdays 11 and Ups ONLY 11 and Up 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 and Under ONLY 6 and Under 4:00 PM -4:40 PM 7/8’s 4:40 PM -5:20 PM 9/10’s 5:20 PM -6:10 PM Page 16

Congratulations to our MCC Swimmers and Coaches on our 3rd Place finish at OMPA! Congrats to the following OMPA Champions: Max Flower (10) 50 Breast Mark McCurdy (6) 25 Back J.D. Ratchford (12) 50 Fly Patrick Ratchford (10) 50 Back Kim Sanguinetti (18) 100 Free Erica Muller, Nikki Jackson, Danielle Karstetter, Sam Flower - 13/14 Girls Medley Relay The OMPA Outstanding Boys Relay Award was given to MCC's 9/10 Boys Relay Team: Max Flower, Peter Moore, Patrick Ratchford, Cole Stevens.They won 1st Place in both the Medley and the Free Relays! Congratulations to our MCC County Swimmers and Coaches on our 9th Place finish (out of 56 teams) at the Contra Costa County Swim Meet! Congrats to the following County Champions: Nikki Jackson won 1st Place in the 13/14 Girls 50 Breast Erica Muller, Nikki Jackson, Brooke Lyness and Sam Flower won 1st Place in the 13/14 Girls Medley Relay THE SWIM TEAM AWARDS BANQUET IS ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6 AT 3 :00 PM BY THE POOL. CALL THE FRONT DESK 925-376-2200 FOR RESERVATIONS. THIS YEAR THE DINNER IS BEING HOSTED BY THE CLUB! RESERVATIONS CLOSE ON THE FIFTH!

MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB

GIVE BREAST CANCER THE BOOT MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB 1600 St. Andrews Drive Moraga, California 94556

From the Moraga Women’s Golf Association July 5, 2008 Dear Friends: Our women’s golf association is planning this year’s RALLY FOR THE CURE ®event “LET’S GIVE BREAST CANCER THE BOOT!” with a women’s golf invitational tournament and silent auction on Wednesday, September 24th. RALLY FOR THE CURE ®, a breast cancer awareness campaign, is the nation’s largest grassroots women’s golf program. In 1982 two sisters promised each other to end breast cancer forever. It has evolved into the Susan G. Komen For the Cure, a non profit organization. The members of our Women’s Golf Association at Moraga Country Club are strongly committed to do our part in spreading this message of breast cancer awareness and research in the hope that more women will be successful in defeating this killer disease. We hope you will help us with our event. Please consider making a donation to our silent auction and to our sponsorship opportunities. In kind donations are welcome. Suggested items may include: tickets to sporting events, theatrical tickets, hotel packages, spa packages, golf packages, dining and store gift certificates. Your name will be featured in our program and in our club newsletter that is sent to all of the Moraga Country Club members, for any donations we receive. Sponsorship opportunities include tee/green sponsors for companies and individuals and a Memory and Celebration placard to honor the name of the person you would like to recognize. “Tee/green” sponsor signs will be prominently displayed on the course. The Memory and Celebration List will be prominently displayed at the Clubhouse. The money raised from this event will be donated to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure organization. Thank you for taking the time to consider our request. Please feel free to call me if you would like any more information. Sincerely,

Linda Ostman Rally For The Cure Event Chairperson 925 376-9472

GIVE BREAST CANCER THE BOOT “LET’S GIVE BREAST CANCER THE BOOT” A Rally For The Cure Invitational Golf Day at Moraga Country Club To Benefit the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Organization September 24, 2008 DONATION/SPONSORSHIP FORM About you: Name of Donor___________________________________________________ Company:_______________________________ Contact:___________________________ AdDriveess:_____________________________________City: ____________ Zip:___________ Phone:________________________ email___________________________________ About your Donation (In Kind): Description:___________________________________________________________ Value $____________ Special Instructions_________________________________ Donation to Arrive: Enclosed By Mail Call to arrange for pick-up When should we expect your donation (approx date)________________ About Sponsorship Opportunities: Tee/Green Sponsor Company Name Placard Minimum donation $100.00 Individual Name Placard Minimum donation $ 50.00 Please provide name/information for placard (business card) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Memory/Celebration Placard (Your name and the name you are recognizing will be listed unless you request otherwise) Individual Name Recognition Minimum donation $ 25.00 Please provide name of the cancer survivor you’d like to recognize _________________________________________________________ Please provide name of whose memory you would like to honor _________________________________________________________ Amount enclosed: $__________________ Please make your check payable to: Susan G. Komen For The Cure All donations are tax deductible

Send to: Linda Ostman, 161 Westchester St. Moraga, CA 94556 phone: 925 376-9472

(Cut along line and send)

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH / COMMUNITY PATROL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

COMMUNITY PATROL

September 2008

Back by popular demand, based on your phone calls and inquiries to the office, the topic of Trash Bins is back!

This month meet Napoleon Montoya from our Housekeeping staff. Napoleon, or ‘Napu’ as we call him, first came to work at Moraga Country Club in 1994 and stayed until 1997. We cut back staff during one season, and Napu found other employment. As the Club grew and staffing needs increased we sought him out and asked him to return. Luckily for us he accepted and he has been back at MCC since May of 2005.

Quoted from the Rules and Regulations for Moraga Country Club: “E5.3 Garbage cans must be stored out of view at the end of the day of collection and not before 4:00p.m. the afternoon before collection.” There are three areas addressed in this section; 1. 2.

When he was not employed here, Napu worked as a parking valet and as Garage Manager at AAMCO. Here at the Club he is one of our very valuable Housekeepers. Napu can be seen around the clubhouse as early as 5:00 a.m. making coffee, uncovering the pool, cleaning the locker rooms and dining room, cleaning the restrooms on #4 and #12 as well as the maintenance trailer offices, restrooms and break room. They all sparkle and shine because of Napu’s meticulous work. Very well-liked by his co-workers and members alike, he has never missed a day of work since he has been with us!

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Trash bins are not to be placed into the street prior to 4:00 PM on Tuesday. Trash bins need to be pulled out of the street and stored out of sight by midnight on Wednesday evening. Trash bins are to be stored out of sight from the roadway, with the exception of item 1 and 2 above. Fellow residents should be able to drive our streets and walk on our sidewalks without looking at trash bins.

The Waste Management trucks which come into our community on Wednesday for trash pick up use automatic equipment for trash pick up. If you leave additional trash outside of your bin they will not pick up unless you made prior arrangements with their company to do so. The trash company needs three feet between bins in order to pick them up. If the bins are close together or too close to parked cars the drivers will not get out of the truck to move them in order to pick them up. They will drive away without picking up your garbage. If for unknown reasons your trash is not picked up on Wednesday call Waste Management and they will pick up on Thursday. This is why you will see some bins on the roadway Thursday.

Originally from Silamg, Cavite, Philippines, Napu and his four brothers and sisters now reside in the United States. Napu lives with his wife, Lou, in Concord. Their son and four daughters, ages 26, 25, 23, 20 and 18, remain in the Philippines studying or pursuing careers in commerce, nursing and tourism. Napu and Lou speak with them every day Community Patrol will note trash bins out early and not through Global Link and visit them as often as pos- put away by midnight Wednesday evening. Citation sible. letters are mailed to the homeowners. For fun Napu likes to play hoops at Heather Farms and watch action movies. He takes his wife to and from work and occasionally to the mall (good husband!). He is a Lakers' basketball fan, and also enjoys watching boxing. Favorite food? Shrimp !!

Thanks Napu, for all you do, and for being such a great part of our team!

September 2008

In the event of a damaged trash bin merely call Waste Management and they will make arrangements to replace the broken bin. When that occurs please call Community Patrol and let us know. It will take them up to 72 hours in normal situations to replace the defective trash bin. We like to be able to inform neighbors of the circumstances, if they call. Stuart Mahler Public Safety Director

Pruning Detail-Schedule September 2008

9 /1-9/7 801-887 Augusta Drive (odd only),710-724 Augusta Drive (even only), Sea Pines,726-798 Country Club Drive, 545-557 Augusta Drive (odd only) and 17011707 St Andrews Drive (odd only).

9/8-9/14 Brookline, 1725-1753 St Andrews Drive (odd only), 561-573 Augusta Drive, Berkshire and 181-192 Cypress Point.

9/15-9/21 Baltusrol, 1789-1850 St Andrews Drive, 1710-1748 St Andrews Drive, 577-599 Augusta Drive, 501-504 Augusta Drive, Gleneagle, and 102-115 Greenbriar

9/22-9/28 814-842 Augusta Drive, Wingfoot and Indian Wells, 624-674 Augusta Drive and 120-145 Greenbriar

RESTAURANT HOURS MAIN DINING ROOM Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Dinner Saturday Sunday

LOUNGE

Open at selected times and dates Lunch 11:30a - 2:30p Beverage Service 11:30a -6:00p Dinner Closed Lunch 11:30a - 2:30p Beverage Service 11:30a -9:00p Dinner 5:00-9:00p Lunch 11:30a - 2:30p Beverage Service 11:30a -6:00p Dinner Closed Lunch 11:30a - 2:30p Beverage Service 11:30a -9:00p 5:00-9:00p Lunch 11:30a - 2:30p Beverage Service 11:30a -6:00p Dinner Closed Brunch 11:30a - 2:30p Beverage Service 11:30a -8:00p Dinner 5:00p -8p

Moraga Country Club 1600 St Andrews Drive Moraga, CA 94556 www.moragacc.com

POOL HOURS Main Pool, Wading Pool and Spa Daily………………………..5:30am-10:00pm (Closed Monday 7:00a-9:00a for maintenance) Satellite Pools hours: 7:00a-9:00p (Note 7a-9a quiet hours)

TENNIS HOURS

(Lights out 10pm)

Tennis Lounge Monday-Friday 8:30am - 9:00 pm Saturday-Sunday 8am-8pm

GOLF HOURS Golf Shop

Tuesday-Sunday Closed Monday

6:30am-630pm

Driving Range

Tuesday-Saturday 7am-6:30p (weather permitting) Closed Monday Note Range closes 6 pm Sundays

Golf Course

Tuesday-Sunday 7am-Sundown (Flag removal begins at 6pm) Closed Monday

Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Moraga, CA Permit #7