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PRESIDENT’S LETTER David Grotenhuis, President

We are starting our new year and this is my first letter to you. The first thing I would like to mention is to thank Larry Guy for his service during the past year for all he did during the very difficult time we had with the fire and flood. Thank you, Larry, and to you Peggy for supporting him! I am reminded every time I come to Birnam that we are a community of friends. That is what we need to continue to be – a community of friends and good neighbors. That was so evident during the fires and floods of the past year. We came together to help each other and our surrounding community in any way we could. This is one of the best ways to attract members. We all want to be with people who care and help each other. One of the most important items in front of us is the development of the Strategic Plan. We have had 570 responses from our members regarding the survey we used to kick off the plan. That was followed up by focus groups, fireside chats, and a Town Hall meeting. A very high percentage of members attended all or part of these meetings. This process has told us we need to make some significant changes in the years ahead to maintain and increase the vitality of our Club. The Strategic Plan will take several years to bring to full implementation. It is a big undertaking. Significant time and effort has been invested by several of our members and will continue through full implementation. Not all parts of the Strategic Plan are sticks and bricks. An equally important part is programmatic. That is already taking place. The Halloween Party and Rock the Range are two good examples. We need to bring our membership to the levels of several years ago. Because we have been an older club our attrition rate is greater than normal. This is beginning to change. Do you know that of approximately the last 20 new members one half have been under 35? That is terrific and needs to continue. If for two years only 15% of our members would invite one friend to become a member our club would be full. Will you be part of that 15%?

Birnam Wood Golf Club 2031 Packing House Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Phone (805) 969-2223 Fax (805) 969-5037 www.bwgc.net Email: frontdesk@bwgc.net BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Grotenhuis President Robert Nourse Vice President/ Treasurer James Carder Secretary Andrew Anthony Director Tim Armour Director Allegra Bessolo Director David Carpenter Director Richard De Schutter Director Don Eversoll Director Teri Sahhar Director Connie Stein Director Diane Sullivan Director Beth Wood Director COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Alex Nourse Bob Hollman Diane Wootton Alex Nourse Roger Lenard Robert Nourse Ron Robertson, Jr. Tim Armour Andrew Anthony Nanette Vaughan Beth Wood Peter Slaughter Lizzie Peus Tim Armour Trina Grokenberger Connie Stein

A&L Bridge Bulletin Chairman Cottage Croquet Finance Fitness Golf Green Homeowners House Legal Membership New Member Comm Tennis Women’s Golf Assn.

THE NEXT REGUALR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, December 14, 2018, 8:30 A.M.

December 2018

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER By Ari Kreisler, General Manager

The celebration-like atmosphere around here makes me so happy. The entire staff is onboard with the buzz and you all have been so supportive. It’s all happening! Remember to sign-up in advance for all these activities because I hate getting emails from Members when the special events are sold-out. In thirty days, we had the Fright Night, the Rock on the Range event, Thanksgiving and the Black Friday Wine Super-Sale. We had the Annual Meeting, Fireside Chats and Town Hall Meeting. The Veterans Day event, with your fellow members jumping out of airplanes and landing on the 18th fairway, was mind blowing. Mars versus Venus was an absolute blast and Men’s Guest Day had 80 players! The Tuck Beckstoffer wine dinner was too good to be true. The Kid’s Gingerbread House Workshop was the cutest thing I have ever seen. Okay, breathe, on to December… We will have the Couples Christmas Tournament on December 2nd, Citrus Singers on the 12th, Wine Down on the 14th, Tennis Club Championship on the 15th, Brunch with Santa on the 16th, Billecart-Salmon Champagne and Caviar night on the 21st and remember to sign-up for New Year’s Eve! You keep the smiles coming and I will make sure your seatbelts are securely fastened.

December 2018

House Committee Corner

By Beth Wood, Chair House Committee HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all our funloving members! We have soooo much in store for you during this coming holiday season!!! (Please forgive me that we have an early deadline for the newsletter due to Thanksgiving so some of the events I will be mentioning will not have happened at the time of this column!). As predicted, the HALLOWEEN FRIGHT NIGHT WAS A “10” ON THE FUN METER!!!! Attended by young and old alike it was a real blockbuster with over 200 members and their guests dressed in an array of costumes! Jordan and his team went “BIG” and we all marveled at the complete transformation of our clubhouse (see photos)! The word is out on this event so sign up early next year! Jordan posted a video of the event on his LinkedIn site and the event has gone VIRAL with many thousands of viewers! Talk about creating a “BUZZ” about our club! Soooo exciting! ROCK ON THE RANGE was also a great success with our members congregating on the driving range with a live band, full bar and hors d’ oeuvres and creative range targets

BIRNAM WOOD GOLF CLUB

Sunday, December 2, 2018 Couples Golf

15 Minute Clinic

9 Hole Events 1:30pm Shotgun 1BB of 4 $5 Entry Per Person

By Scott Maier at 1pm 1st Tee

Complimentary Cheese & Wine Following Golf Discounts off all in stock merchandise!

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Speaker’s Night with Neil Graffy covering some fascinating local history of our community was enjoyed by all. Ricardo Calderon was acknowledged for organizing and hosting our fall series on California history and art. He’s been a great asset to our House Committee! I hope all the families with children and grandchildren signed up for the Gingerbread House workshop and pizza party on November 18th. Chef will be leading a class on how to decorate your very own gingerbread house. A lovely family-centered activity for our club. “NOT YOUR USUAL THANKSGIVING” is coming your way! I recently attended Jordan’s GO BIG CLUB meeting. It was so wonderful to see the enthusiasm among our staff as they worked together to plan a unique and exciting Thanksgiving event for our members! BUCKLE UP AND SIGN UP for a busy fun filled December at Birnam! Starting with the ever-favorite CITRUS SINGERS on December 12th. They always get us in the mood for the holidays! I strongly suggest you sign up for a new event on December 21st... an elegant evening of Billecart-Salmon Champagne and Caviar dinner (black tie recommended). The Go Big Club has designed a new event to help our members have a very special holiday at Birnam! And of course, we are having a wonderful NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH with fabulous dining and dancing to one of Birnam member favorite bands! Come and celebrate with your friends and bring in the new year together! Be sure to mark this one on your January calendar... WINTER JAZZFEST on January 19th. Another “GO BIG” event created by Jordan and the team. We have booked one of the best jazz combos in Southern CA!

All Day Christmas Sale

created by Mike Goodcase and his team! Jordan also posted the event on his LinkedIn site and it has gone VIRAL too with thousands of interested viewers! The word is really getting out about Birnam Wood!

I know it’s been a trying time with fires and shootings just miles away, but our club is a great way to feel the SUPPORT OF OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY!!! So, let’s all come together to enjoy the holiday season and be thankful for our many blessings!

Party December 12th 6pm - 9:30pm Bring your family & friends for our annual Holiday event. $70++ per person Contact the Front Desk for Reservations (805) 969-2223. Reservations Required Dress Code: Coat & Tie 7 day cancellation policy is in eďŹ€ect.

Beverages not included.

Sunday, December 16th 10:30am - 3:30pm The family will enjoy Brunch with Santa, Petting Zoo, Balloon Artist from Santaâ€™s Elves and more! Brunch Buffet 11am - 2pm Pictures with Santa 11am - 1pm $70 Adults (House Sparkling Wine Included) $42 Kids 12 and Under

Call the Front Desk for Reservations (805) 969-2223. 7-day cancellation policy is in effect.

Sthavee Date Birnam Wood Homeowners'

New Year's Champagne Breakfast Saturday, January 19th 9am-11am $35++

We will be having Mimosas, Bloody Mary Station, Fresh Juices, Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, etc. December 2018

December 2018

Sommelier’s Corner

By Jordan Sweeney, CSW Assistant General Manager

December is here, and I’ve officially made it through a third of a year here at Birnam Wood. Hope you all are having fun! My staff and I have a few tricks lined up for upcoming events that we hope you can enjoy. This month look out for Citrus Singers, Brunch with Santa and a new event we are doing on December 21st, “Billecart-Salmon Champagne & Caviar Night.” This is a black tie, dress to impress, elegant evening where we will be tasting some of the most highly sought-after bubbles and caviar in the world. You will NOT want to miss this event. Also, please remember to spend New Year’s Eve with us!! We went all out on the band and added a “cocktail duo” band to play during our cocktail hour. It’s going to be very fun and we all need a “night out” to celebrate this very HARD year we had. In January, we are proud to announce our first ever, “Winter Jazz Fest” on January 19th – A live 6-piece famous” jazz band hitting the stage with cocktails, dancing and a great “jazzy” time. Don’t miss this HUGE event!

TASTE OF BORDEAUX Friday, December 14th 5pm – 6:30pm Come join your clubs Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine and Assistant General Manager as he takes you through the world of Bordeaux. 6 wines from the best sub-regions will be paired with 6 small bites. You don’t have to be wine savvy, come and enjoy! $75++ Don’t be intimidated, you don’t have to know anything about wine. Come and have FUN with your new SOMM and enjoy the experience that everyone will be talking about! Contact the Front Desk for Reservations (805)969-2223. Reservations are encouraged for dining afterward. Please arrive promptly.

Wine time…

There is a wine that I was introduced to earlier this year and I am very fond of it. I was in Napa Valley this past winter and ran into wine maker/owner Steve Tonella of S.R. Tonella Cellars. We went out for dinner and I tried his 2013 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa. There are very few wines that really blow me away, I mean really blow me away. This wine was a huge, silky, dusty, lush, structured Cabernet. I have enjoyed his 2010, 2014 and now 2015 vintage and the consistency and quality are top notch. Next time you are up at the club, please tell Eric, Ivan or me to pull a bottle out of the cellar to enjoy with your dinner. You will NOT be disappointed. Hopefully, everyone has been enjoying our new wine by the glass list. Remember about our “Coravin List!” Try a glass of Insignia or DRC!!! Life’s too short, and you deserve it… Cheers, Jordan Sweeney

December 2018

GOLF NEWS

By Michael Goodcase, Head Golf Professional I am confident that all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. If you are like me, you may not be quite as ready for the next holiday, CHRISTMAS!! Please keep the Birnam Wood Golf Shop in mind when considering that special gift for that golfer in your life. Our Annual Christmas Sale will take place on Sunday, December 2 from 8:00am through closing. We will have our balloons floating throughout the golf shop with discounts in them. Discounts apply to all in stock merchandise you purchase that day. There will be a Couples’ 9 Hole Golf Tournament beginning at 1:30pm. Scott Maier, Teaching Professional, will offer a 10-minute golf clinic starting at 1:15pm. The day will conclude with wine, hors d’oeuvres, golf prizes, raffle, and the grand prize raffle. Many of you attended the Fright Night and/or Rock on the Range. With that being said, the Annual Sale will not disappoint!! Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!! I need to recognize our latest Ladies’ Club Champion. Mrs. Kathy Barton won the crown in a fantastic match against eventual RunnerUp, Barbara Kummer. This was her first Ladies’ Club Championship victory. I am sure there may be many more in the future, as she is fairly new to the game and works very hard on her skills. I always have the pleasure of watching the championship match, and this was an excellent match. Kathy Barton never trailed in the match. She built a 3 Up lead at the 13th hole, but Barbara Kummer never gave up. She made a number of clutch putts and won the next three holes to square the match after 16. After halving the 17th hole, they went to the final hole All Square. Kathy Barton made par on the final hole to win the hole and the match. Congratulations to both ladies for playing well all week!! The Veteran’s Day Event was a huge success. The day was full of things for the members to enjoy. The day began with a Pancake Breakfast for the members with live music. The Grill Terrace was the perfect viewing spot to watch fellow members fall from the sky, as they tandem parachuted out of a perfectly good airplane. Nancy Hunter, Ingrid Shattuck, Vivienne Bellisario, Wendy Laub, and Gregg & Madelyn Foster were brave enough to bid on the parachute package at last year’s event, and then still went through with the jump after a year to think about it. The middle of the day members enjoyed a fun and competitive round of golf. Congratulations to our winning team of Tim & Holly Armour and Jim & Ingrid Shattuck. The dinner and speaker event took place after golf, cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres. Chef Brandon knocked it out of the park with a fantastic meal. This year’s speaker, Amb. Dell Dailey (Ret.), was so insightful into the current events affecting the world today. Finally, the event would not have been so successful without the support of so many members. All of your generosity makes such a huge impact on the lives of our local veterans. I need to shout out to all the men who participated on the Team from Mars. The match between Mars and Venus was very close throughout the day. The ladies from Venus had a three point lead at 17 ½ to 14 ½, but the men did not lose another match for the rest of the day. The final score was Mars 25 ½ Venus 17 ½. Thank you to everyone who participated. It was one of our largest fields (44 players). To all the men and women that enjoy team play, now is the time to start preparing. Men’s matches begin the middle of January, and 14

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Women’s matches will begin the beginning of March. Plan match play rounds with your fellow team members to sharpen your match play skills. Also, January of 2019 is the start of the New Rules of Golf. Players need to be knowledgeable in how the rules will change. Hopefully, you attended my Rules Seminar on November 29. If you were unable to attend, then feel free to stop by and speak with the Golf Professionals with any questions you may have on the rules. You may also pick up the Player’s Edition of the 2019 Rules of Golf. With the cold weather upon us, it is important to remind everyone about our golf cart usage policy. Bermuda grass is a warm weather grass. It goes into a state of dormancy during cold weather and becomes more susceptible to golf cart wear and tear. It is vital for the golf course playability and the enjoyment of the golfers that members adhere to our golf cart policies. All golf carts are to be kept at least 15 yards away from all green complexes, unless on a cart path. Carts must not be driven on side slopes of, or onto, tee areas or greens, or onto side slopes of bunkers or hazards. Also, carts are not to be parked in front of greens while putting. Park on a path alongside the green or near the next tee to allow trail groups to play sooner and aid in pace of play. Marty Moore and I have marked the golf course by painting broken green lines where carts should not pass. Please follow these rules and improve the quality of the turf near and around our green complexes. This web address is an excellent article about cart traffic and the impact it has on golf course conditions. We have also downloaded this article to our club website. http://gsrpdf.lib.msu.edu/ticpdf.py?file=/article/oatis-kammerercart-11-2-18.pdf

MEN’S GUEST DAY November 14, 2018 Results

1st Gross Score 137 Ryan Prahm, Andy Anthony, David Barton 1st Place Net Score 124 Joel Maloney, Larry Durham, Jim Darcey, Preston Maloney 2nd Gross Score 139 Rob Crane, Steve Costley, Chris Gregoire, Chad Beuoy 2nd Place Net Score 125 Terry Anderson, Topper Owen, Mike McCaskey, Jack Sinclair Closest To The Hole #2~ Troy Zandes 5’9” #12~Dick Mandeville 4’2”

How Far Behind the Ball Should You Hit a Greenside Bunker Shot? By Scott Maier, Birnam Wood Teaching Professional How do you know if you are getting the right amount of sand between the ball and the clubface? Let’s look at some of the shots you may face during a round of golf here at Birnam Wood. Take note in the scenarios below that you will not always need the same amount of sand between the ball and clubface. Sometimes you’ll need more, sometimes less. • Hole #5 is designed with three bunkers left of the green with two of those being quite deep. For deeper bunker shots, a player is required to hit a relatively short shot with plenty of height. When faced with that scenario, you should look to strike the sand approximately 2 inches behind the ball to provide enough sand to elevate the ball over the deep face and stop the ball on the green. • The redesigned 9th hole has a shallow bunker behind the green. Because of the low lip and that little water hazard on the other side of the green, you should consider hitting more of a “chunk and run” shot. When faced with that shot, you will want to strike the sand 3-4 inches behind the ball to produce a lower shot with less carry. This will help you guard against a thin shot that flies into the water hazard. • The two front bunkers on hole #18 pose another challenge for golfers. Depending on the hole location and the position of the ball, a golfer may face a 25-yard bunker shot. If you find your ball in this

situation you will most likely want to hit only an inch behind the ball. Doing so will produce a higher trajectory and more carry. The reason that you need a drill to practice these shots is because it is very difficult to determine how far behind the ball you are hitting. In other words, after hitting a bunker shot, you look down and see a big divot in the same but you have no reference to where the ball originally laid. Here is a drill to help you see where your club is entering the sand: Once you place your ball, draw a line in the sand as shown in the photo below. Now go ahead and hit your shot. Afterwards, look where your club first strikes the sand in relationship to the line in the sand. Keep practicing until you get comfortable striking the sand at your desired entry point. Remember, I am here to help. Call the golf shop and schedule a lesson. We can definitely shave strokes off your score when we start matching the amount of sand between the ball and clubface to the bunker shot we’re trying to hit.

Birnam Wood Golf Club Women’s Golf Association

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

2018 Ladies Club Champion - Kathy Barton

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Runner-up Barbara Kummer 2nd Place - Peggy Guy 3rd Place - Holly Armour 4th Place - Roz Fendon

Net Champion Teri Sahhar

8:00am – Continental Breakfast 9:00am – Shotgun – Scramble 11:30am – Luncheon & Annual Meeting Sign up for this jolly event in the Ladies Locker Room! Santa’s Helpers: Bev Hardin & Betsey Moller

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Women’s Golf Association First Tuesday November 6, 2018 Winners Score 68 Won in a card off Donna Carvey and Cindy Darcey Special thank you to Teri Sahhar and Ingrid Brandes for playing in all 7 first Tuesday events. Turkey Shoot November 13, 2018 1st Place Score 64.3 Nancy Norberg, Roz Fendon, Peggy Guy 2nd Place Score 64.6 Jane Habermann, Diane Wootton, Patty Marshall, Barbara Robbins 3rd Place Score 66.3 Holly Armour, Betsy Atwater, Anita Barry, Susan Northrop Closest to the Pin #2 Priscilla Gaines 8’2 1/2” #12 Ann Brady 29’11” PLAY OF THE DAY/TUESDAYS Join the fun: Sign up for Ladies Day! 12/11 - Pro’s Choice 12/18 - Best Nine Holes

october 2018: Vivienne Bellisario

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FITNESS NEWS

By Joy DuMay & Liz Parrish, Co-Directors

You DO have time to FIT in FITNESS!!! We are deep into the holiday season and with the parties, overindulgences and travel plans it is easy to forgo your exercise program. Fear not! See below for some easy ways to keep moving and feel good when the New Year begins. Come into the Fitness Center for more detailed handouts.

Monday

11:00 am Iyengar Yoga 3:00 pm Core and More (no class 12/24 or 12/31)

Tuesday

Please note: no classes Christmas 12/25 or New Year’s Day 1/1

9:30 am Strengthen & Lengthen 10:30 am Gentle Flow Yoga

Thursday

9:30 am Strengthen & Lengthen (no class 12/27) 10:00 am Iyengar Yoga 10:30 am Gentle Flow Yoga (no class 12/27) 3:00 pm Core and More (no class 12/27)

Friday

3:00 pm Fun Fit Friday! (no class 12/28)

1) Stretch every morning. Before you even get out of bed, lie on your back and hug your knees to your chest, then reach out and lengthen your body as far as you can. Repeat 2x. 2) Walk every day. Whether you are traveling or have family visiting, it’s easy to fit in a walk. Aim for the same time each day and opt for the outdoors: in inclement weather, a mall or museum is a great place to get in your strides. 3) Lead by example. Encourage friends and family members to join in. Instead of canceling your regular workout, ask your guests to come along and move as well. 4) Make it simple. Bring along exercise tubing or bands that you can use for strength and stretch moves. There’s no need to go to a gym if you bring it with you! 5) Stretch every night. Before you get into bed, do a “Doorway Stretch” to open up your chest muscles and stretch your calves. Then do 5 Toe Touches/Overhead Stretches to lengthen your whole body.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

All exercise levels and guests welcome!

Classes are one hour in length, $20/class charged to your account. All classes are held in the Fitness Center except for the Monday and Thursday Iyengar Yoga classes, which are held at 470 Eastgate.

Questions? Ask a Fitness Director Joy (805) 705-8472 or Liz (805) 705-7502 CORE and MORE: Mondays & Thursdays at 3:00 pm with Nancy Clayton in the Fitness Center This class is designed for toning the whole body, with particular focus on the “Core”, those muscles that surround the torso and help keep your back strong, abdominals tight, and posture tall. FUN FIT FRIDAY: Fridays at 3:00 pm with Chava Riley in the Fitness Center This is a fun, energetic class featuring resistance, core and balance training with a touch of cardio. It’s a great way to begin the weekend: your body will say thank you! GENTLE FLOW YOGA: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30 am with Chava Riley in the Fitness Center This full-body, gentle practice is designed to stretch and open the entire body. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of alignment, breathing, foundational postures, core strength and balance. This is a great class for golfers and tennis players with tight hamstrings and shoulders. IYENGAR YOGA: Mondays at 11:00 am & Thursdays at 10:00 am With Jan Wilson, classes held at 470 Eastgate Lane. Using props such as walls, blocks, blankets and straps as aids in performing asanas (postures), this class develops strength, mobility and stability, with an emphasis on back health and restorative breathing. STRENGTHEN & LENGTHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30 am with Chava Riley in the Fitness Center Improve your balance, strength and flexibility while building stronger, leaner muscles. Stabilize your Core and gain full body strength using bands, rings and body weight.

HIGHLIGHTS Birthday Dinners (Any regular Dinner night except Friday) Duplicate Bridge (Every Thursday ~ 12:45 p.m.) Chop House Night (Friday Evening) Burger Madness (Sunday Evening) Happy Hour – 19th Hole (Wednesdays–Sundays 3-5:30 p.m.) Couples Golf‐Christmas 9 Hole December 2 Ladies’ Ho Ho Ho Scramble December 4 Men’s Guest Day December 5 Citrus Singers December 12 Ladies’ Special Holiday Guest Day December 14 Wine Down Friday December 14 Pickle Ball December 15 Tennis Club Championship December 15‐16 Brunch with Santa December 16 Bridge Holiday Party December 20 Billecart‐Salmon Champagne & Caviar Night December 21 New Year’s Eve Party December 31 December 2018

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TENNIS NEWS

By Dan Webster, Director of Tennis Dear Tennis Member(s), somehow, we have made it through another year. It has been eventful on several levels: from the fire of the previous December and the rains in January, which led to the heavy flooding and great losses to many of our members and their friends and family. Many are still dealing with the aftermath; our best wishes go out to everyone involved. We’d like to take this chance to thank Ms. Pam Temple for her contribution over the past year as our Tennis Committee Chairperson. It’s not always easy, and especially this year with everything our community has been through. Thank you, Pam! Our B Team matches continue on pace, with only one rain out last month on a very wet morning. The team is fighting and competing point in and point out, and that’s exciting! One good example was the match between Knollwood, last month, where Anne Towbes and Cathleen Grabowski battled in a three-set thriller to pull out a victory. Pickle Ball has made some fits and starts. Now that we’ve had some good experiences to build on, we feel as though we can plan a weekly designated time for a clinic and match play. Join us every Friday from 2:30-4 pm! Please contact the Tennis Pro Shop to reserve a spot. Upcoming Event(s): Pickle Ball Clinic/Play: December 15th, 2-3:30 Tennis Club Championship: December 15th & 16th Tennis Dinner Kickoff: January: TBD Ladies & Mens Doubles: February 10th, Time: TBD

BREAKFAST 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The Grill Full Service Breakfast Tuesday through Sunday LUNCH 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday Full Service ~ Grill Room Sunday ~ Brunch Menu 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Tennis Tip You don’t play one match – You play two. During the Point - This area is focused on everything to do with hitting the ball. We spend thousands of hours on the practice court, so we can succeed here. Even though it is obviously a very important part of the match, it is still not the most important. This really needs to be where the match is played for the second time. The first time the point is previewed in your head and then it is played out the way you want it. Between the Points - This area focuses on the mental and emotional aspects of your game. We spend almost no time practicing this area, but it is absolutely the most important part of the match. How well you think and how well you control your emotions are a monster part of the outcome. The 25 seconds between the points is your time to strategize and out-think the opponent. Weakness Between the Points - Imagine for a moment that between the points is a weakness of your game. You are not good mentally or emotionally. It’s basically impossible to screw this area up and then expect to succeed once the point starts. The two areas are very closely aligned. If you are not focused on the game plan, or clearly understand the opponent, then your battle is always going to be uphill. Strength Between the Points - This is your opportunity to get the upper hand on your opponent. They may have a better forehand, a bigger serve, be faster around the court, but if you think better and control your emotions under pressure then you have bigger weapons than they do. The two biggest weapons you will always have in a tennis match are your head and your heart. In an even battle, these definitely matter more than the strokes.

Dining Information Monday ~ No Meal Service Tuesday ~ No Dinner Service Birthday Dinner ~ Members are treated to a complimentary Dinner if their birthday falls in that month. Thursday Evenings ~ No Corkage Fee Friday Evenings ~ Chop House Night Sunday ~ Burger Night 6-8:30 p.m. 19th Hole Happy Hour Wednesday through Sunday 3-5:30 p.m.

DINNER The Grill Wednesday Through Sunday 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 19th Hole Bar Menu Wednesday – Sunday 6:00 p.m – 8:30 p.m. 19th Hole Casual Fare Wednesday through Sunday 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

In order that we may plan an adequate staff for service, members are requested to make both luncheon and dinner reservations in advance. For Reservations Call (805) 969-2223.

BRIDGE NEWS

By Robert Hollman, Bridge Chairman Duplicate bridge on Thursday afternoons is very popular at Birnam Wood with 24 to 40 players participating each week. We can accommodate as many as 52 players, so more players are always welcome. If you need a partner for any regular Thursday game, please call the front desk or email Mary Schmidt – mcschmidt@verizon.net. There is a nohost lunch table in the grill reserved for bridge players every Thursday at 11:45. The annual lady’s bridge luncheon took place on October 17, with 60 enthusiastic players. A good time was had by all. The annual Christmas party for bridge players and spouses is scheduled for December 20 immediately following duplicate bridge. Peter Gray’s lessons in December are on the 6th and 13th. See the flyer in this newsletter for details. His series of lessons has been very popular and well attended. Please sign up early.

Birnam Wood member Peter Gray will be giving a series of bridge lessons Thursday mornings for players interested in improving their bridge skills. December 6 - Basic Defense December 13 - Visualization in Defense 10:30am - 11:45am Attendees are encouraged to stay and play in the regular Thursday duplicate game at 1:00pm. Please sign up at the front desk (805) 969-2223.

Bridge Results October/November October 18 E/W 1st: Peggy Anderson - Dennis Berg 2nd: Jerry Rocco - Joan Rocco 3rd: Cindy Darcey - Jim Darcey 4th: Sally Enthoven - J. Brian McGrath

77.00 71.00 61.00 57.00

N/S 1st: Peter Stalker - Roger Lenard 2nd: Bronwen Jones - Norma Jean Shaw 3rd: Andre Saltoun - Morrie Jurkowitz 4th: Mollie Love - Gloria Cushman

69.00 63.00 61.00 59.00

October 25 E/W 1st: Sally Enthoven - J. Brian McGrath 69.50 2nd: Candace Dauphinot - Robert Hollman 64.50 3rd: Bobbie Dohan - Bob Bonhof 60.00 4th: Don Schmidt - Ron Latimer 59.00 N/S 1st: Sam Amer - Steve Crossland 2nd: Peter Stalker - Mollie Love 3rd: Steve Lew - Jim Bechtel 4th: Bob Short - Barbara Hadley

71.50 69.50 59.50 59.00

November 1 E/W 1st: Andre Saltoun - Morrie Jurkowitz 2nd: Cindy Darcey - Jim Darcey 3rd: Jean Rogers - Del Moen 4th: Marjorie Woodward - Emily Roos

75.50 71.50 67.00 57.00

N/S 1st: Peter Stalker - Roger Lenard 2nd: Bob Short - Barbara Hadley 3rd: Lee Luria - Laura Kuhn 4th: Sam Amer - Marguerite Amer

82.50 67.00 59.50 54.00

November 8 E/W 1st: Morrie Jurkowitz - Andre Saltoun 2nd: Cindy Darcey - Jim Darcey 3rd: Jerry Rocco - Joan Rocco 4th: Del Moen - Jean Rogers

107.50 97.00 96.00 90.50

N/S 1st: Peter Stalker - Mollie Love 2nd: Peter Johnson - Deanne Violich 3rd: Sam Amer - Marguerite Amer 4th: Jack Look - Louise Gaylord

116.50 88.50 88.00 85.00

November 15 E/W 1st: Peter Gray - Betty Gray 2nd: Jack Look - Emily 3rd: Jean Rogers - J. Colin 4th: Jeanne Towles - Bobbe Mullen

93.20 92.10 72.18 68.39

N/S 1st: Peter Stalker - Roger Lenard 2nd: Mollie Love - Gloria Cushman 3rd: Lee Luria - Laura Kuhn 4th: Robert Hollman - Candace Dauphinot

83.77 76.79 73.25 65.18

December 2018

membership

The following new candidates for membership will be considered at the next meeting of the Membership Committee: Mr. Alben (Al) Barkley Clubhouse

Owner, Barkley Risk & Insurance Services Member, Spanish Hills Country Club

Mr. Edward Gibbs Mr. Bill McBride

Mr. John (Austin) Herlihy Intermediate

RE Broker, Radius Group Member, Santa Barbara Yacht Club

Mr. Lindsay Parton Mr. Bryan de Ponce

Mr. Jeffrey Horn Intermediate

VP of Sales, Procore Member, Knowlwood Tennis Club

Mr. Bryan de Ponce Mr. Brent Peus

Mr. Thomas Jackson IV Intermediate

1st VP, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Member, Knowlwood Tennis Club

Mr. Bryan de Ponce Mr. Brent Peus

The following candidates were presented in last month’s Bulletin for review and will again be considered at the next meeting of the Membership Committee: Mr. Pete Chambers Out-of-State

Managing Partner, Chambers Interests Member, Shady Oaks CC, Fort Worth, TX

Mr. David Cronenbold Mr. Larry Tashjian

Mrs. Lauren Kendle Evans Junior Golf

Owner, LK Events Members: Valley Club, Annandale GC

Mr. Lindsay Parton Mr. David Grotenhuis

Mr. Charles Wehner Tennis

Retired California attorney Gail - owner, Physical Therapy Clinic

Ms. Teresa McWilliams Mr. Wayne Siemens

For the best interest of the Club, information regarding any candidate, whether favorable or unfavorable, is earnestly requested. Communications concerning any applicant may be made personally or by a signed writing to the Membership Committee. All communications will be held in strict confidence and all unfavorable correspondence will be returned upon completion of the candidate’s application. Please submit comments by December 12, 2018. Membership Committee:

Mrs. Lizzie Peus, Chairman Mr. Andy Chou Mrs. Gail Gelles Mr. Cliff Lundberg Mrs. Allison Marcillac Mrs. Patty Marshall

Dr. Ron Robertson Mrs. Teri Sahhar Mr. Ryan Siemens Mrs. Gloria Slaughter Mrs. Larie Smith Mrs. Linda Whiston

Birnam Wood Golf Club Women’s Golf Association

LADIES SPECIAL HOLIDAY GUEST DAY

12 Days of Christmas

Welcome!

The Board of Directors welcomes the following members to Birnam Wood Golf Club: TENNIS MEMBER Leo and Melinda Bunnin Leo and Melinda Bunnin reside in Montecito. He is President, Bunnin Chevrolet Cadillac, Santa Barbara. He received a B.A. from UCLA. They are members of Sherwood Country Club and have one grown son. 26

December 2018

Friday, December 14 Invite one or three guests! 8:00 am Breakfast 9:00 am Shotgun Start Luncheon to Follow Chairs: Susanne Tobey and Renee Curtis One week cancelation fee!

December SUNDAY

MONDAY

Croquet & Lunch Course Opens ‐ 11am

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Ladies' Golf: Pro's Choice 8:30am

B‐Team Home Match 9:00am

THURSDAY

*Ladies 9:30am *Men 2pm Grill & Bar Open

Couples' Golf: Christmas 9‐ Hole 1:30pm

Tennis Clinic*

Golf Shop:

Ladies' Golf:

Men's Golf:

Croquet & Lunch Course Opens ‐ 11am

Ladies' Golf: Pro's Choice 8:30am

Brunch with Santa 10:30am

Course Opens ‐ 11am

Ladies' Golf: Best 9‐Holes 8:30am

*Ladies 9:30am *Men 2pm Grill & Bar Open

Tennis Clinic*

Merry Christmas

Burger Madness Casual Dining No Meal Service Sunday Supper Club Closes ‐ 2pm Club Closed

31 *January 2019 1

Duplicate Bridge Billecart‐Salmon and Holiday Party

Champagne &

Caviar Night 6pm

Tennis Clinic* Duplicate Bridge

Bar Open‐No Grill

Croquet & Lunch Course Opens ‐ 11am

Men's Golf:

Over the Fence Golf 9:00am

5pm Championship Bar Open‐No Grill Grill & Bar Open

*Ladies 9:30am *Men 2pm Grill & Bar Open

Casual Dining Grill & Bar Open

*Ladies 9:30am *Men 2pm Grill & Bar Open

No Regular Dinner Service

Casual Dining Grill & Bar Open

Chop House Night Grill & Bar Open

Casual Dining Grill & Bar Open

Tennis Clinic* Croquet & Lunch Course Opens ‐ Ladies' Golf: Men's Golf: New Year's Eve Ladies' 1st Men's Guest Day Duplicate Bridge Party 6pm Tuesday 8:30am 11 am Burger Madness Casual Dining No Regular Sunday Supper Dinner Service

Wine Down Friday Tennis Club

Tennis Club Championship No Meal Service Casual Dining No Dinner Service Club Closes ‐ 5pm Club Closes ‐ 5pm Grill & Bar Open

No Regular Dinner Service

Tennis Clinic* Ladies' Golf: Bridge Lessons Ladies' Holiday Tennis ‐ Pickleball 2‐3:30pm Duplicate Bridge Guest Day

Citrus Singers 6:00pm

Burger Madness Casual Dining No Meal Service No Regular Sunday Supper Club Closes ‐ 5pm Club Closes ‐ 5pm Dinner Service

Chop House Night Grill & Bar Open

No Regular Dinner Service

Ladies' Ho Ho Ho Men's Guest Day Bridge Lessons Scramble 9:30am 12:15pm Duplicate Bridge

Member & Employee Burger Madness Golf Mixer *Ladies 9:30am Casual Dining No Meal Service *Men 2pm Sunday Supper Club Closes ‐ 5pm Club Closes ‐ 5pm Bar Open‐No Grill Grill & Bar Open

SATURDAY

Tennis Clinic* Bridge Lessons Duplicate Bridge

Burger Madness Casual Dining No Meal Service Casual Dining Sunday Supper Club Closes ‐ 5pm Club Closes ‐ 5pm Grill & Bar Open

FRIDAY

2018

Casual Dining Club Closes ‐ 5pm Grill & Bar Open

*Ladies 9:30am *Men 2pm Grill & Bar Open

Chop House Night Grill & Bar Open

Casual Dining Grill & Bar Open December 2018

Birnam Wood Golf Club 2031 Packing House Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108

STAFF ROSTER Clubhouse Dress Code - Country Club casual dress is acceptable during the day in all areas of the clubhouse. For gentlemen this includes slacks or Bermuda shorts, collared shirts tucked in at the waist or appropriate golf and tennis attire and for ladies includes dresses, pantsuits, skirts and similar attire. Blue jean pants and jackets, tank tops, cut-offs, sports jerseys, shirts with large insignias and phrases, baggy cargo pants or shorts and caps and visors worn backward are prohibited. Members hosting or sponsoring private events are responsible for communicating the Club dress code to those attending such events. Cancelation Policy - Reservations for private parties and Club sponsored events will be charged to the Memberâ€™s account unless notice of cancellation is received at the office at least 48 hours in advance. Reservations for Major Club sponsored special events will be charged to the Memberâ€™s account unless notice of cancellation is received at the office at least one week in advance. Should a cancellation be made after these times, a charge of one half of the price of the event will be made. Should no cancellation be made, the full price will be charged. Cell Phones and Business Paraphernalia - The use of Cellular phones and other electronic and wireless devices for the purpose of conducting audible conversations is strictly prohibited on the Club premises (including the Clubhouse and the Terrace areas of the Clubhouse, tennis courts, croquet courts, driving range, and golf course), except inside parked vehicles and the locker rooms and except for medical emergencies. For Your Protection - Audio and video recording is taking place at Birnam Wood.

Ari Kreisler . .................................................................. General Manager/CFO Jordan Sweeney......................................................... Assistant General Manager Michael Goodcase ..........................................................Head Golf Professional Martin Moore ..................................................................... GC Superintendent Brandon Hughes ........................................................................ Executive Chef Monica Dawson.................................................................. Director of Catering Eric Salazar................................................................................... F&B Manager Ivan Diaz........................................................................ Dining Room Manager Mitch Vargas ....................................................................... Director of Security Israel Ruiz.............................................................................. Facilities Engineer Manuel Orozco ..............................................................Executive Housekeeper Linda Basydlo .................................................................. Membership Director Lucy Anderson .................................................................. Cottage Reservations Dan Webster ......................................................................... Director of Tennis Joy DuMay ............................................................. Co-Fitness Center Director Liz Parrish................................................................ Co-Fitness Center Director Jenny Kotlyar......................................................................... Human Resources

In Memoriam Dr. Ernest H. Drew Member since 2015 Mrs. Frances Morehart Member since 1978

The official publication of the Birnam Wood Golf Club, published monthly for members of the Club. Phone (805) 969-2223 | FAX (805) 969-5037 | Website: www.bwgc.net | Email: frontdesk@bwgc.net