Serving Our Family Members Since 1973 June 2012 - Golf Fusion

June 2012
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
Rick Cabasal, Clubhouse Manager
rick@moragacc.com
Stuart Mahler, Public Safety Director
communitypatrol@moragacc.com
Jason Woodworth, Director of Golf
jason@moragacc.com
Mark Orwig, Head Tennis Professional
mark@moragacc.com
Sean Mason, Aquatics Director
aquatics@moragacc.com
Mike McDermott, Director of
Maintenance
buildingmaintenance@moragacc.com
Luis Ballesteros, Golf Course
Superintendent
golfcourse@moragacc.com
Tony Palelei, Community
Landscape Manager
landscapemaintenance@moragacc.com
Jon Plotnick, Landscape Manager
jplotnick@valleycrest.com
Ian Cook, Membership/Banquet
Manager
ian@moragacc.com
J.T. Lada, Accounting Services
jt@moragacc.com
Board Of Directors
Tom Engberg (President)
Leslie Mortimer (Vice President)
Rick Nedell (Secretary)
Ron Palmer (Treasurer)
Ruth Burke, John Greenblatt,
Larry Koch, Dennis Martel,
Ron Mayes, Dwight Pedersen,
Tara Rochlin, Frank Sullivan
boardofdirectors@moragacc.com
MCC Telephone Numbers
(All numbers are in the 925 area code.)
Office 376.2200
Reservations 376.2200
Home Maintenance 376.2200
Landscaping 376.2200
Golf Shop 376.2253
Tennis Lounge 376.1314
Pool Office 631.1915
Security Cell 250.7616
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Manager’s Report
May is tournament month at Moraga Country Club. The
Ladies Invitational just took place with a wonderful day and
field of ladies. The Men’s Challenge will start May 31st and
end June 2nd. The new clubhouse continues to be enjoyed by
a large number of our members. Our new lunch, dinner, and
lounge menus have received rave reviews.The pool complex
remains very active as swim team season kicks off with time
trials on June 3rd. Our junior programs for swim, tennis, and
golf have record numbers of participants. We are very excited
that we will be celebrating Fourth of July in our new facility with
the always popular Fourth of July Couples Golf Tournament.
Later in the afternoon we will host a poolside barbecue with
games, entertainment, and a fabulous fireworks show that is
conducted on our own driving range. We will also have a
buffet set up in the main dining room for members who
wish to be away from all of the action at the pool, but want
to be afforded a great view of the holiday fireworks. Please
make reservations early, for all of the events will sell out fast.
Our annual Moraga Open tennis tournament is around the
corner, starting August 7th. The best college players and top
tennis players throughout California as well as other states
participate each year. Please come and enjoy your Moraga
Country Club.
President’s Message
Everyone can see by simple observation that activity at the
Club is on the upswing and the vibe is very positive. While
there is still work to be done, The Board is very pleased with
where we are right now.
And just where are we? In answer to that question I thought I
would take a moment this month to run through some club
statistics, statistics which, I think, tell a very positive story.
• The selling price of Golf Memberships at MCC has tripled
in the last 2.5 years
• We have had as many as 30 golf memberships for sale in
the past with the old facilities; currently we have no golf
memberships for sale and a waiting list of 3 candidates
wanting golf memberships
• We have a waiting list of eight candidates for our tennis
and swim membership
• There are 16 clubs in an association called the “North and
East Bay Association of Golf and Country Clubs” aka NEB.
Just three of the 16 clubs presently have waiting lists. MCC
is one of those three
• Many of the 16 clubs have large numbers of memberships
for sale (in a few cases hundreds) and several have had
membership surrenders in the last 3 years; MCC has had
no memberships surrenders
• Six years ago 13 of the 16 clubs had a higher golf initiation
fee than MCC. Today only 5 clubs have a higher fee (yet
MCC dues are the lowest of the 16 clubs!)
• Our youth programs are a model for many clubs with 350
swim kids, 240 tennis and 130 junior golf
This is just a sampling but a telling one I believe.
I attended a recent meeting of the NEB. Most of the reporting
clubs were talking about membership retention programs.
Scary and sad. Very gratifying to be with a club that is on a
definite upswing as the above statistics indicate.
Enjoy the Club!
Frank Melón
General Manager/COO
Tom Engberg
President

AROUND THE CLUBHOUSE
Good weather and MCC go so well together. Nice temperatures
along with a lot of sun is what I call a ‘good club day’. It is terrific
to see such an active membership. A championship golf
course, 12 active tennis courts and a nine lane pool come alive
when the weather turns. As a result the clubhouse also sees an
increase in usage.
As a reminder swimwear works well poolside but is not
appropriate attire for the restaurant. For safety, shoes are to be
worn while in the clubhouse. And to avoid uncomfortable
situations please remember that in the locker rooms children
under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
You may have seen some new faces because we are in the
process of adding to our team. Hiring and training are underway
as we prepare to open the patios adjacent to the bar and dining
room. The new patio furniture should be in place by the time
that you receive this magazine.
We are happy to see such nice comments about the food
and service. We have been running the newest version of the
lounge and dinner menus. Chef Kevin has brought creativity
and terrific flavor profiles to these menu items. And with the
newest version of the dinner menu there are only three items
over $20.00. So when you join terrific items at reasonable
prices you end up with great value.
Enjoy the start of summer and we will see you around the
clubhouse!
Rick Cabasal, Clubhouse Manager
EVENING DUPLICATE BRIDGE (Every fourth Tuesday of the month)
April 24th (20 players)
1st – Renee and Dennis Ross
2nd – Al Dessayer and Shyam Runtga
3rd – Sue Runtga and Edna Tussey
Tie for 1st in B – Maxine Winer and Joan Sopher
Tie for 1st in B – Sandy Ruliffson and Dwight Pedersen
Next session is Tuesday, June 26th, at 7:00 p.m. in the club house on the
2nd floor. Fee is $2 per player. If you have not tried duplicate before, give
it a try. We work quite hard at making it easy to play duplicate! If you
want to play e-mail David Geary @ dsgeary@comcast.net, and provide
the name of your partner. If you want to play but do not have a partner,
let me know and I may be able to arrange for a partner. The more time
you give me the more likely that I will be able to work it out. Entry
deadline is Wednesday June 20th!
You must make a reservation with me to play!
Regards, David Geary
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Employee of the Month: Efrain Carillo
Efrain Carillo
Golf Course Crew
Efrain has worked for Moraga Country Club since 1997 as a member
of the golf course crew. Efrain’s work day starts at 6:00 a.m. when he
joins his co-workers to begin grooming the course mowing greens
and tees, raking sand traps, aerating greens and pruning trees to get
the course ready for our early morning golfers. He is also skilled at
maintaining the equipment needed to keep our course looking good.
Out on the course or behind the scenes, Efrain is a very important
member of our crew. Co-workers speak very highly of him.
Efrain comes from San Juan, Mexico where his parents still live. He
and his family return to his hometown for vacation as often as they can.
Speaking of family, Efrain is married to Maria de Los Angeles and
they have six children ~ 5 boys and one girl.Aged 13, 11, 9, 7, 5 and
almost 3.
When Efrain isn’t here at MCC working, he enjoys playing football
and soccer with his kids at a park near their home in Manteca.
If you spot Efrain around the Club, please join management in
congratulating him on a job well done!
Last Chance
The Annual Meeting minutes have been available for
inspection in the club office over the past several weeks
and the members have thirty days to submit to the
Board in writing any suggested changes or comments
regarding the proposed minutes. If you wish to propose
changes to the minutes, please send them to Kathe Foster
no later than June 14th. The Board will make final approval
of the minutes at their June 21st Board of Directors meeting.
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Jon Plotnick
Landscape Account
Manager / ValleyCrest
Homeowners
Landscape News & Happenings
Water Myth: Fact or Fiction?
Here are some statements you may hear from family, friends or co-workers. See if you can
tell who is passing on an ‘old wives’ tale’.
Myth: Watering daily is the only way to maintain a healthy, green lawn. Fact: During the
summer, your lawn needs about an inch of water per week. Overwatering is bad for landscapes
and can cause wasteful (and often harmful) runoff. The runoff from overwatering can carry
chemicals and fertilizer into retention areas where children and families typically play.
Overwatering can also kill your plants or result in weak root structure.
Pruning and Detail Schedule – June 2012
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.
June 4-10 2-12 Carnoustie, 112-122 La Quinta, 20-31 Indian Wells, 2-8 Wingfoot,
120-145 Greenbriar & 121-141 Cypress Point (odd #’s only)
June 11-17 631-651 Augusta Dr. (odd #’s only), 778-806 Augusta Dr. (even #’s only),
1789-1837 St. Andrews (odd #’s only), 129-161 Westchester (odd #’s only)
& 149-173 Cypress Point Way
June 18-24 760-776 Augusta Dr. (even #’s only), 653-663 Augusta Dr. (odd #’s only),
101-125 Westchester, 1792-1850 St. Andrews (even #’s only) &
175-189 Cypress Point Way (odd #’s only)
June 25-July 1 811-851 Augusta Dr., 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)
Jon Plotnik, ValleyCrest Maintenance
Summer is finally here! Summer Swim Team Practices start on June 11th; please visit our website www.mccwaves.com for
practice times and for more detailed information. Our team is considerably larger this year, coaches will do their best to find
room for lap swimmers during the morning practice times. The pool is open from 5:30-10:00 p.m. daily, Monday-Friday morning
practices for the team start at 7:30 a.m., a Free Swim Area and Lap Lanes will open up at 1:00 p.m.
The swim team just purchased 80 new kickboards, members and guests are welcome to use them for lap swimming.
Please do not use the kickboards as toys or floatation devices. The only items that kids should be taking from the equipment
area are noodles. We will be replenishing the noodle supply for the beginning of the summer.
Lesson sign up will be available on a table near the Aquatics Directors office and there will be three binders available; the
Learn to Swim Binder, Competitive Binder and Lessons with Coach Sean. Learn to Swim is for kids who are in the MicroWave
program or who are not participating on swim team, but want to either become water safe or work on their strokes. Competitive
lessons are for swim kids who are interested in perfecting their strokes and improving their racing technique. For both of
these lessons, swim instructors and times are assigned by Coach Dave and this information will be posted on-line and an
email will be sent to you by Sunday of the week of your lessons. The third binder, Lessons with Coach Sean are for swim team
kids who want a one on one, 30 minute private lesson with Coach Sean. You may sign up, in pencil please, for any available
time slot for one lesson per week per child. The new week is put in the binder on the Monday before and swimmier can sign
up for a second lesson in the same week if there are any open time slots in the current week.
Thanks to everyone who has participated in the Masters Program. Masters Swimming is going to be taking a break for the
busy summer months, but there will be a file folder filled with the laminated workouts available. Swimmers are welcome to
grab a workout to workout on their own or with a friend. If there is enough interest we have talked about doing an evening
Masters Practice around 7:00 p.m. a few times a week.
We want everyone to be safe and have a great time when they come to the pool. Lifeguards will be enforcing safety rules
in a firm but polite manner, but reminders from parents will also help to maintain a safe environment. In consideration of
other members please leave the pool and the area you sit the same way it was when you arrived. We are all looking forward
to a fun active summer.
Sean Mason, Aquatics Director
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Swim News

Homeowners
Turf Talk
Aerification!!!
This month the golf course maintenance staff will spend a significant amount of time
aerifying the golf course.
In the month of June, the maintenance staff will start the aerification of rough and fairways.
We utilize a solid, star-shape disc, making this procedure different from our normal hollow,
plug pilling, aeration in the spring and fall. The slicing is the process by which perforations
are made to improve water infiltration and air exchange in the soil, uniformly playing conditions
and enhanced healthy root system.
Luis Ballesteros
Golf Course
Superintendent
Repairing ball marks: The basis for ball mark repair and divot replacement is for competitive
and agronomic reasons. Balls that land in un-repaired divots place a golfer at a disadvantage,
just as having to putt over a ball mark. By leaving turf damaged (un-repaired), it becomes
susceptible to disease and/or infestation of weeds, resulting in a lower quality of playing surface.
This necessitates the need for attention by golf course superintendents and their staffs,
thereby taking them away from more pressing duties. As a general rule, a ball mark repaired
within 10 minutes will heal with a smooth surface within two to three days. An un-repaired
ball mark may take as long as three weeks to heal, but the result will be an uneven surface.
Beginner or pro, it is your responsibility as a golfer to fix your own marks. If you're truly
a steward of the game, you'll fix any others you see while your partners are putting. There's
really not much to it, but there are a few guidelines you should follow when making these repairs.
Luis Ballesteros, Golf Course Superintendent
Community Patrol
Neighborhood Watch
Stuart O. Mahler
Public Safety Director
Have you heard of Neighborhood Watch? Though we do not practice the program here,
still it has a lot of great qualities we could implement amongst our neighbors.
The program is predicated on forming groups with a block captain. Neighbors meet to
discuss concerns and possible solutions along with your local police department. It strives
for neighbor’s looking after neighbors, sharing contact information and to always be checking
on the neighborhood. This is a program utilized throughout Contra Costa County.
Though we have found that not much interest exists here in MCC, we could still utilize
some of the components to improve our great situation within our community.
If more of our members would consider “neighbor watching neighbor” concept I am
confident we would see an improvement. How do we do this? Be alert in your neighborhood
and in your comings and goings. If something or someone does not look right or suspicious;
call Security or Moraga Police Department. Both would like to respond to your observation
and investigate. Granted, it may turn out to be something that was routine. However, if you
were to rationalize an observation and did not call, this could be the time criminal activity is
occurring.
If you are interested in hearing more about Neighborhood Watch feel free to contact
Lt. Price at Moraga Police Department. He is available to meet with you and your neighbors.
MCC Security and Moraga Police want your calls. Together we will collectively make a
difference.
Stuart O. Mahler, Public Safety Director
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June 2012
Golf, Tennis, Swimming,
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
May 2012
July 2012
3 4 5 6
8a-2p Swim Team Time Trials (Pool Deck)
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
All Day Green Aerification
11a-1p Tennis Luncheon (Dining Room)
3:30-7p Spring Swim Workouts
5-6p Water Aerobics
7a-2p Niners’ Play Day
11a-3p Private Event (North/South Room)
1-4p Bridge (Lounge)
3:30-7p Spring Swim Workouts
8-11:30a MWGA Trophy Day Northern
Awards
3:30-7p Spring Swim Workouts
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
7:15-8:45p Tennis Committee Meeting
(Board Room)
10 11 12 13
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
12:30-4p Men’s Duplicate Bridge (North Room)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
5-6p Water Aerobics
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10a Niners’ Play Day
1-4p Bridge (Lounge)
3:30-7p Spring Swim Workouts
5-6:30p ARC Meeting (Board Room)
5-7p Green Committee Meeting
(North Room)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10:30a MWGA Handicap Tournament Rd 1
12-2p Membership Committee Meeting
(Board Room)
3-4p Public Safety & Compliance Meeting
(Board Room)
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
17 Father’s Day 18 19 20
4-8p Father’s Day BBQ
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
5-8p Junior Development BBQ
5-6p Water Aerobics
7:30a-1p Spring Team Workouts
8-10a Niners’ Play Day
1-4p Bridge (Lounge)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10:30a MWGA Match Play
4-9p Swim Meet against MVP
5-7p Budget & FInance Committee Meeting
(Board Room)
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
24 25 26 27
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
5-6p Water Aerobics
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10a Niners’ Play Day
1-4p Bridge (Lounge)
5-6:30p Pool & Rec Committee Meeting
(Board Room)
7-10p Evening Duplicate Bridge
(Board Room)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8:30-11a MWGA Guest Day
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
New Moon
First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter
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Meetings, Social Events & Special Events
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2
All Day Men’s Challenge (Course Closed) All Day Men’s Challenge (Course Closed)
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
7 8 9
7:30-3p SMGA Invitational
3:30-7p Spring Swim Workouts
5-6p Water Aerobics
12-4p Moraga Cup/Senior CC 2012
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
12-4p Moraga Cup/Senior CC 2012
6-10p Private Event (Banquet Room)
11a-1:30p Ladies 3.5A USTA Match
1:30-3:30p Men’s 3.5A USTA Match
3:30-5:30p Men’s 4.0 USTA Match
June 2012
Events of Note
Men’s Challenge
May 31, June 1 and June 2
Tennis Luncheon
June 4
SMGA Invitational
June 7
Home Swim Meet
June 16
Junior Development BBQ
June 18
Home Swim Meet
June 20
Home Swim Meet
June 29
14 15 16
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8:30-11a SMGA Home & Home with La
Rinconada
5-6p Water Aerobics
5:30-6:30p MGA Board Meeting
(Board Room)
5:30-8p Junior Performance BBQ
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10:30a MWGA Handicap Tournament Rd 2
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
6:30-8:30p Friday Night Mixed Doubles
7a-1p Swim Meet against Moraga Ranch
5-10p Private Event (Dining Room)
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7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
3:30-6p Board of Directors Meeting
(Board Room)
5-6p Water Aerobics
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
5-10p Private Event (Dining Room)
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29 30
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
3-4p Landscape Committee Meeting
(Board Room)
5-7p House Committee Meeting
(Board Room)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
4-10:30p Swim Meet against OPP
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
5-10p Private Event (Dining Room)
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Tennis News
happy june!
On March 30, a luncheon was put together by Jennifer Oyoung for Lee Griffith to celebrate her 85th birthday.
It was a gathering to thank Lee for her contribution to the Ladies Program and to share in her special day. A
special plaque was presented to Lee by Jody Johnson and Jackie Lopresti which was placed on the bench on
court 3.
4th of july team tennis event
It’s time to start thinking ahead about our favorite get-together of the year – a 4th of July celebration. Get
your best shots ready for fun and an exciting day of great tennis and good friends. Play will start at 10:30 a.m.
and go to 12:30 p.m. with lunch to follow. Cost will be $20.00 per player. Wear something red, white or blue
and let’s celebrate this brilliant day with some excitement.
By the time you receive this newsletter, we will have completed the resurfacing on four of our tennis
courts. Hopefully we had no problems with tennis play during this period. Thank you for your patience.
junior news
We are off and running in great anticipation for a busy and fun summer with our juniors. With plans and
staff in place our program kicks off on Monday, June 11.
We have two Junior kick-off parties planned for the first week of our tennis program. This is just a reminder,
if you have a child in the Performance Team, your kick-off party is planned for Thursday, June 14th, and if
you have children in the Development Team, your kick-off party is scheduled for Monday, June 18th both
starting at 5:30 p.m. and ending around 8:00 p.m. When you signed your child up for the summer program,
you indicated on your sheet if you would be attending these events, if you indicated you could not attend
but your plans have changed and you can attend either BBQ, give us a call and we will assign you an item
to bring. Parents can bring along their rackets and join in on the excitement. Let’s start out the summer
tennis activities on a high note.
We would like to welcome Nicole Wedlake who will take a break from college to help oversee the tennis
program activities for the summer. It promises to be another great summer for our junior members.
Mark is offering a line of junior clothing for our junior tennis players. We will have a display of these items
in the tennis lounge in June so please stop by and hopefully we will be able to put together an outfit for
your child.
As of June 1, Mark Orwig, Head Professional and Associate Director Barbara Graziano will be raising
lesson rates as follows:
1 Hour $70 1 Hour group (3) $25 ea.
1 Hour Semi $75 1 Hour group (4) $20 ea.
½ Hour Private $35
Mark would like to hold a men’s free tennis clinic on Saturday, June 23rd, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. for entry
level or beginner intermediate players for an introduction to the game of tennis. If you would like to be a
part of this clinic, please email us at tennisshop@moragacc.com and we will sign you up.
ladies’ scoreboard
Our Ladies B.A.L.L. and Spring League Matches are winding down for 2012 and results are as follows:
A2 B.A.L.L. Captains: Cori Bertucio/Denise Acker 9 - 1
A4 B.A.L.L. Captains: Ann Marie McGee 4 - 6
B2 B.A.L.L. Captains: Leslee Larner/Kathy Wahed 5 - 6
A1 SR. B.A.L.L. Captain: Yvette Lardge 5 - 7
B1 Sr. B.A.L.L. Captains: Helen Sullivan/Kathy Shieman 6 - 0
B.A.L.L. Singles Captain: Kim Hunter 6 - 3
A1 SPRING Captains: Kristin Rosenbaum/Jennifer Glass 4 - 5
B1 SPRING Captains: Cheryl Cushing/Kim Hunter 9 - 1
B2 SPRING Captains: Ann Huchingson/Katie Mandell 5 - 5
B3 SPRING Captains: Nilla Rittenhouse/Mindy Becker 3 - 8
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ladies’ news
Congratulations to our MCC Ladies 2011-12 A2 B.A.L.L. Team
for coming in first place in their division. Cori Bertucio and
Denise Acker captained the team with the following members
bringing home the trophy.
Jan Absher, Denise Acker, Suzanne Alexander, Cori Bertucio,
Pam Bishop, Tracy Brewer, Rica Chudler, Carrie Dern, Jennifer
Glass, Erica Gregory, JoAnn Hunter, Mayada Innenberg, Judy
Johnson, Mary Johnson, Yvette Lardge, Hilary Leuteneker, Wisti
Nelson, Kristin Rosenbaum, Joyce Shao, Helena Singelstad, Lili
Smith Torch Tan, Sheri Wedlake
We have another congratulations to our Ladies 2012 B1 Spring
league Team captained by Cheryl Cushing and Kim Hunter.
With a winning record of 9 – 1 for the season, they received
recognition at a luncheon at Round Hill Country Club on May 31st.
Here are the players who brought home the trophy: Nina Anderson,
Cheryl Cushing, Sunun Faulkner, Lisa Geary, Katie
Hilkemeyer, Vee Hoff, Elaine Holt, Kim Hunter, Barbara Jordan,
Petra Lemelin, Kim Lesermen, Ann Marie McGee, Dayle Myers,
Trish O’neill, Karen Orwig, Jennifer Oyoung, Moon Pak, Tracy
Perlee, Suzie Reams, Martha Rutzen, Kathy Shieman, Lucy
Sponsler, Helen Sullivan, Keiko Tanaka, Jenny Taylor, Kathi
Wahed, Nancy Wenck.
(back row l-r): Torch Tan, Joanna Hunter, Helena Singelstad,
Cori Bertucio, Jennifer Glass, Pam Bishop, Kristin Rosenbaum
(front row l-r) Rica Chudler and Yvette Lardge.
thank you!!
Sunun Faulkner has served as Chair of the Ladies’ Tennis Program for the past two years. We would like to thank Sunun for her
time and great effort in keeping the Ladies happy and making the program work for everyone. Taking Sunun’s place will be Kim
Hunter who was voted in and welcomed at the last Ladies Tennis Committee Mt. held on May 1st. Many thanks to Sunun and
good luck to Kim in her new duties.
usta news
We have just posted information and a sign-up on the USTA 2012 Mixed Doubles League which is just around the corner.
Team registration is April 30 – June 3, with the season opening July 2 – September 23. Start thinking about teams and
captaining. Following right behind forming our USTA Mixed Doubles will be Fifty Mixed which will be posted shortly.
Registration period is June 11 – July 8th.
The weekend of May 4 – 6, two of our Men’s 2012 Senior 3.5 teams, after winning
the local playoffs, traveled to the Natamas T C to play in the USTA Men’s 3.5 Districts
playoff. Congratulations to both teams for a winning season which took
them to the districts.
The teams are as follows:
Craig Chudler Captain Tim Wedlake Captain Rick Zavatero Co-captain
Team A
Team B
Jim Brown Bob McGee Rich Avanziano Chris Lardge
Jack Fieldman Jay Puckett John Castiglia Bernard Larner
Van Fong Simon Marlow Al Crancer Jeff Oxendine
Phil Rettger Chris Oyoung Al Eames John Poreda
Ralph Thornicroft Ralph Thornicroft Wayne Krumrei Peter Singelstad
Tom Lesermen
• Friday Match results Team A lost 1 – 2 against The Sierra Sport Team and Team B won 3 – 0 against San Carlos TC.
• Saturday Match results Team A won 2 – 1 against Sunnyvale and Team B won 2 – 1 against Novato TC.
• Sunday Match results Team A won 3 – 0 against Laney College and Team B won 3 – 0 against Ladera Oaks.
To wrap up the results of the playoff, Tim Wedlakes
team won the district playoff and will go on to the
Sectionals to be played at Stanford. Craig Chudlers
team lost by just a few points but they had great
tennis and good memories.
Good Luck to Tim and his team at Stanford.
usta team results
Men’s Adult 3.5A Captains: Rich Innenberg/Craig Chudler 2 - 3
Men’s Adult 3.5B Captains: Jay Puckett/Peter Singelstad 3 - 2
Men’s Adult 4.0 Captains: John Faulkner/Andrew Oliver 2 - 4
Men’s Adult 4.5 Captains: Charlie Fischer/Mark Bohuslav 1 - 4
Ladies Adult 3.0 Captains: Laurence Pride/Leslee Larner 6 - 1
Ladies Adult 3.5A Captains: Kim Hunter/Martha Rutzen 3 - 4
Ladies Adult 3.5B Captains: Elaine Holt/Sunun Faulkner 4 - 2
Ladies Adult 4.0 Captains: Torch Tan/Jan Absher 7 - 0
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Golf News
From the Golf Shop
Where do I begin this month? We’ve had a few events so far we need to recap. The Master’s was
contested late in April and Edwin Lee claimed his second green jacket in a row. Edwin shot an
impressive 71 to add one more green jacket to his closet. The Moraga Cup/Senior Club Championship
was played on the second weekend in May and the turnout was great. We had a total of 66 players
with bright, sunny, and hot weather. The Stroke Play Champion for 2012 was Edwin Lee. Edwin
shot a two-day total of 145 gross, with a first round score of 69. The Senior Club Champion for 2012
was Jim Manzi. Jim Manzi and Bob McLaughlin had a one-hole sudden death playoff to determine
the winner. Jim and Bob shot a two day total of 152 gross.
With the Men’s Invitational the first weekend of June (your probably reading this as it’s going on)
the golf course will be closed for all play as well as the driving range during the Invitational. The
dates are May 31st, June 1st and 2nd.
ace
The ACE (Attention of Course Etiquette) program is in full swing. We’ve had a lot of response
and the majority of members are excited about contributing. You may see fliers floating around
asking for your help. If you have any interest, don’t hesitate to contact the Golf Shop. Be on the
lookout for some videos explaining etiquette and how to take care of course issues. Since we’re
on the topic of course care I would also like to mention to everyone which holes we can drive on.
All too often I see people driving on #16 fairway, #12 fairway and #3 fairway. Believe it or not golf
cars on the fairways is just as damaging to the turf as playing golf. Please adhere to the cart path
restrictions when playing.
mga news
The Men’s Invitational (The Challenge) is the main focal point for the month of June.
There are no other MGA events for the month of June.
You can find the 2012 MGA Tournament Schedule on the MCC website –
http://www.golffusion.com/moragacc/login. Log in and look for the Golf drop down table.
rules of the month
Joe hits a ball toward the lateral water hazard. He’s unsure if he will find it or that it is in the hazard
and declares a provisional ball. Joe then hits his provisional in the hole. As Joe walks to the hazard
he notices his original ball is sitting just inside the lateral stakes (in the hazard). Joe decides to play
the ball he holed out. Can Joe do this?
No, Joe must play his original ball that he found in the hazard.
golf fact
Although Bobby Jones was one of the greatest golfers of all time (he won the U.S. Open 4 times), he
never won any money in golf. Despite being a world-class player and competing against all the best
pro golfers of his time, Jones remained an amateur throughout his career and never accepted
money for winning a golf tournament.
Jason Woodworth, Director of Golf
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SMGA
Warning: This article has probably been altered from its original form. Those in the know, have better sense than does the
writer. The Senior Eclectic, which is a two day event, was scheduled to be held on April 19th and 26th. Due to predictions
of heavy mist on day one, there was an outpouring of negative emotions so strong that the committee was left with no
choice but to cancel the first day. The whimpering, whining, wusses wiggled their way out of a chance to get damp with
such lame excuses as “my arthritis acts up in the damp weather”, “my contacts get foggy in high humidity”, “I won’t get
any roll on my topped shots” and the like. So, on the 2nd day the format then became a two-man(sort of) best ball.
8th place net 63 “Slick Willie” and “The Fuse” (sounds like a hip-hop group)
7th place net 62 “Bobbie Z” and “Sky Pilot” Everist
6th place net 62 “The Limo Liberal” and Gary Irwin (no nicknames, please)
5th place net 62 “The New Kid” Anderson and “The Veteran” Coburn
4th place net 61 “Jawbrey” Copeland and “Old Oski” Ellis
3rd place net 61 “Coach Campy” and “The Italian from Denmark” Larzoni
2nd place net 60 “The ‘Lil Trojan Jordan and Frank “The Coon”
1st place net 60 “Mr. Effusive Bryan Cram” and “Mr. President” (past) Martel
Mr. President confided to anyone who would listen that Bryan gets so wound up in competition that he had to use
“The subtle genius of lowered expectations” to prevent Bryan from going completely apoplectic. Congratulations!
On April 26th and May 3rd, the Senior’s Match play events took place. The Oak Flight was dominated by Frank “The
Coon” while the Cypress Flight was a barn burner between “Shoeman” Brown and Jawbrey Copeland who finished in a
tie for first. The Pine Flight was “Six Minute” Fred Boettler’s from the get go while Tom McCauley toyed with the field in
the Redwood Flight. Others winning money for their finishing places in each flight were as follows:
Oak Flight 2nd “Slick Willie”, 3rd Frank Jordan, 4th “Hilarious Herb”
Cypress Flight 3rd “The New Kid” Anderson, 4th “William The Lion Hearted”
Pine Flight 2nd “Ireland’s Gift to Moraga” Colin Dobbyn, 3rd Montera Junior High’s “Jock of the Decade”
Jerry Chamberlin, 4th Bob “Colonel Clink” Recker
Redwood Flight 2nd “Chatterbox” Sullivan, 3rd “Just Call Me” L.T., 4th “Squash Man” Hoppock
I am told that the highlight of the matches was cat fight over a called rules violation that was not in the spirit of our laid
back Senior ways. It was considered “Hen House” in no uncertain terms and it certainly ruffled some feathers. Say no
more. Say no more. On May 7th, ten intrepid Seniors ventured away a day ahead of our event at Fountaingrove to play at
Foxtail North. Some friendly wagers were made and Kentucky Derby long shot “Done Talking” aka Yeaks was the big
winner. The snorers all had the separate rooms so everyone was well rested for the 2nd day. 22 Moragans as well as players
from Santa Rosa CC joined our hosts from Fountaingrove for a grand day. Golf ball winners were as follows:
First Place Team Members from Moraga Dennis Martel
2nd Place Rich Larzoni and “G.Q.” Gerald (quite the dapper dresser)
3rd Place Gary Irwin
Charles Murrin won the closest to the hole for the Moragans. Rather than a golf ball or two he won a bottle of “two buck
chuck”- how appropriate. There was an unscheduled event added in April. Orinda CC could not fulfill their commitment
at Contra Costa on Wednesday, April 18th so 20 opportunistic Seniors jumped at the chance to play there. It was a little
breezy but sunny and a normal great day to be retired and play golf. 3rd place finishers from different flights were Dennis
Tierney, Gary Irwin, and Charles Murrin. 2nd place included Awesome and Norm “I always eat two deserts” Schlansky.
1st place winners were Denis Iwata, “Belltone” Brown, Magnifico Splendorio, and “Bugeye” Bagai. Do not forget to sign
up for our here event with La Riconada as well as our away events at Rossmoor and Richmond to be held later this month.
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MWGA
mwga celebrates 1st guest
day in the new clubhouse
Members and their guests enjoyed a
beautiful day of golf and a festive lunch
giving us the opportunity to show off our
wonderful clubhouse. Thanks to Jackie
Hildreth and Joan Tasker for arranging
the event. The winning team was Barbi
Eppinger and Jackie Birdson with their
guests Judy Nishimine and Barbara
Shoop. Closest to the pin winners were
members Jackie Birdsong and Kati
Ehsani and guest winners Ginny Vanni
and Peg Mancebo.
NEXT GUEST DAY – JUNE 27TH
may 2nd trophy
day results -
Congratulations to Janet Grant
Trophy Day Winner
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mwga’s diablo league team
Against stiff competition our team is serious about meeting the challenge!
l-r back row: Angelique Champeau, Robyn Hamilton, Wisti Nelson, Barbi
Eppinger, Julie Wirth, Valerie Robertson, Carole Pillow (captain)
l-r front row: Maura Mendoza, Denise Acker, Kati Ehsani, Lori Boettler
missing from photo: Maris Dunne, Janine Martello, Sally McLaughlin, Joyce Shao.
mwga hosts the niners at the annual exchange
Always a spirited event, this year’s exchange under the direction of Sue
Hanes with help from Keiko Tanaka and Janet Grant was one of the best.
Playing a scramble format, teams made up of members from both groups
played eighteen holes followed with lunch served in the clubhouse dining
room. The tables were beautifully set with gorgeous spring flower arrangements
thanks to the talents of Sue Hanes.
1st Place Team-Net 68 2nd Place Team-Net 76
Pam Gough
Jackie Hildreth
Ginger Bagai
Helen Sullivan
Linda Ostman
Katlhy Ramstom
Maura Mendoza Joan Tasker
Darlene Martel
3rd Place Team-Net 77 Closest to the Pin:
Mary Tierney Hole #5 – Fran Gentry 21’9”
Nadine Coburn Hole #17 – Marilyn Melton 3’4”
Sharon Scott
Lily Doherty
Fran Gentry
First Flight
Kati Ehsani Net 78
Carol Harrison Net 78
Keiko Tanaka Net 79
Second Flight
Janet Grant Net 75
Stephanie Mann Net 76
Lily Doherty Net 83
Third Flight
Linda Madden Net 80
Sharon Flower Net 86
Sue Hanes Net 87

MCC Niners’ News
Niners Sweeps Winners
APRIL 24
FIRST FLIGHT
1st Nadine Coburn
2nd Leslie Mortimer
3rd Pam Gough
SECOND FLIGHT
1st Dona Lawrentz
2nd Margaret Bang
3rd Nikki Melón
THIRD FLIGHT
1st Ingrid Miller
2nd Margot Kluender Tie
Briana Lin
Putts Nikki Melón
TROPHY DAY WINNER
Dona Lawrentz
MAY 1
FIRST FLIGHT
1st Marilyn Melton
2nd Sharon Scott
3rd Susan Splendorio
SECOND FLIGHT
1st Liz Renner
2nd Ginger Bagai
3rd Marylyn Cantor
THIRD FLIGHT
1st Anneke Shurtleff
2nd Sheri Lenz
3rd Ingrid Miller
Putts Marylyn Cantor
MAY 15
INFORMAL GUEST DAY
FIRST FLIGHT
1st
2nd
Marylyn Cantor
Nadine Coburn Tie
Pam Gough
Margaret Bang
SECOND FLIGHT
1st Briana Lin
2nd Sheri Lenz
3rd Sue Harris
Putts Marylyn Cantor
Jean Schommer
MAY 8
FIRST FLIGHT
1st Nina Andersen Tie
Margaret Bang
3rd Marilyn Melton
SECOND FLIGHT
1st Liz Renner
2nd Ginger Bagai
3rd Gloria Nedell
Putts Susan Splendorio
TROPHY DAY WINNER
Liz Renner
INFORMAL GUEST DAY
Corena Green Raffle:
2 Dinners at MCC
Watch Bulletin Board for Invitationals
Tournament of Niners Champions
Set aside following dates:
July 17, July 20, July 24
New members are welcome. Come join us for
a guest day. Call Nadine Coburn. 376.3552
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Support the Rescue One Foundation
MCC Members - you are the greatest! Thank you!
As this publication goes to press many of you have already sent in your donation to support the Rescue One Foundation.
We are asking every Member (Tennis, Golf, Homeowners and Tenants) to donate to this fine charity. Donations can be left at the
Front Desk. Many, many Thanks!
- Joyce Shao and Sally Duval
RESCUE ONE Foundation, was established in 1977 as a non-profit, philanthropic organization to receive and administer contributions in
support of our district's paramedic programs and to purchase equipment for our emergency ambulance service.
RESCUE ONE Foundation donors have made possible the purchase of such vital items such as CPR training equipment, heavy rescue equipment,
and cardiac monitors/defibrillators.
Your contribution helps RESCUE ONE Foundation supplement the Fire District's budget for rescue equipment and supplies.
Moraga Country Club: Hours of Operation
Restaurant
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday
Lounge will be open for
beverage service until 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
Dinner: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Sunday:
Brunch: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Pool
Monday – Sunday:
5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
POOL MAINTENANCE
Mondays: 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
(Pool Closed)
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. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Golf
GOLF SHOP
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
(flag removal starts at dusk)
DRIVING RANGE
Tuesday - Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.