BEACHCOMBER NOVEMBER 2012 - Beach Grove Golf Club
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B EACHCOMBER <strong>NOVEMBER</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
The Monthly Newsletter of <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
Tim Brumby (in blue) President of the South Delta Rams Football <strong>Club</strong> - and <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> Member - presents<br />
Brad Bell with a ceremonial Football at the recent South Delta Rams Charity Fundraiser event held at the<br />
<strong>Club</strong>. Staff Members Rachel Daikow, Taylor Finn and Ryan Woods also dressed the part in this fun event.<br />
Mission Statement<br />
To offer our members, present and future, a commitment to excellence by providing the best possible golf course,<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house facilities and membership service.<br />
<strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong> 5946 12th Ave. Delta, BC V4L 1C7 Phone: 604-943-1155 Email: hwillis@beachgrovegolf.com
Update from Your Board of Directors<br />
Membership<br />
At the start of <strong>2012</strong> the Board decided that a major push<br />
should be made to attract new members. The main objectives<br />
of the membership drive were to:<br />
(a)<br />
(b)<br />
(c)<br />
offset the 50 or so members that typically leave<br />
the club each year<br />
bolster our revenue as we target improving our<br />
operations contribution<br />
improve our Cash position in order to make some<br />
much needed purchases of replacement equipment and afford a one-time balloon payment to h e l p<br />
reduce the mortgage principal.<br />
All this had to be to be achieved in a poor economy and one of the worst cycles in the golfing industry.<br />
The plan involved a time-limited, fairly aggressive cut of our Initiation fees to attract the 50 new members we<br />
were targeting. While our General Manager, Gord Sarkissian, took the lead on securing new members it<br />
really could not have been accomplished without the help of our existing members who between them<br />
brought in over 75 % of the 72 new members we signed up. Initiation fees were increased effective July 15 th<br />
(after the new member goal was reached) but remain very competitive for a private golf course of this caliber.<br />
As dues are the major contributor to our revenue stream, we needed to increase this revenue speedily by<br />
bolstering our Full Play membership. It was decided to offer, on a limited time basis, a discounted transfer<br />
rate. 22 Associate men and women took advantage of this offer resulting in an immediate impact on our<br />
monthly cash flow. We reviewed members’ payment plan status which resulted in 10 members paying off<br />
their plans. Altogether our Cash position improved by over $550,000 and we are going into the new fiscal<br />
year with a stronger revenue position with the higher dues base which will be offset somewhat by resigning<br />
members.<br />
As outlined in our Strategic Plan, our two broad membership objectives are to grow dues revenue through<br />
membership retention, replacement and growth and to work on enhancing membership value. The Membership<br />
Committee has been exploring many options geared at both existing and potential members. One such<br />
example is the Private <strong>Club</strong> Network that we recently joined which allows all of our members discounted golf<br />
at over 150 private golf courses in various parts of North America.<br />
Moving forward our membership rates remain at the July 15 th level and we have implemented very attractive<br />
financing options to attract new members in these difficult market conditions. We are examining our marketing<br />
plan in concert with management and the Communications Committee. Of our 72 new members, 58<br />
came from the Tsawwassen/Ladner area. We believe there are opportunities to attract new members in outlying<br />
markets. Our main source for new members will undoubtedly continue to be our existing members<br />
who hopefully will want to share their club with others.<br />
Ian Taylor<br />
Chair, Membership Committee<br />
#2
MESSAGE FROM THE CLUB CAPTAIN<br />
By Bill Carcary<br />
Although October started out with great weather, it didn’t take long to make us realize<br />
Fall was here. The Men’s Closing Day had to be cancelled after about 9 holes of<br />
play, with inclement weather and poor playing conditions. Even though we hated to<br />
do it, most seemed to concur that it was the right thing to do. Following the cancelation<br />
a great lunch was served by Brad and his staff, and some fellowship was enjoyed.<br />
The final event for the year was the Challenge Cup held on October 20th. The top twenty players for the year<br />
played a Stableford match for the day. Congratulations to the winner of the day Murray Malloy, and Randy<br />
Doherty the overall winner for the year.<br />
As reported in an e-mail and postings throughout the clubhouse, effective October 20th, we have gone to<br />
Winter Rules through the green, and the Winter Bunker rules of lift, rake, and place. In addition we have also<br />
gone to our Inactive Season, however, scores still need to be posted whether playing courses with an Active<br />
or Inactive season.<br />
In regards to the posting of scores I have recently been informed of a number of instances where individuals<br />
have not been posting all their scores. In respect for the integrity of the game please be sure to post all<br />
scores! As per the Handicap Manual:<br />
“Two basic Premises underlie the<br />
Handicap System, namely that each<br />
player will try to make the best score<br />
at every hole in every round, regardless<br />
of where the round was played,<br />
and that the player will post every<br />
acceptable round for peer review.<br />
The player and the player’s Handicap<br />
Committee have a joint responsibility<br />
for adhering to these premises”<br />
One of our biggest areas of concern<br />
this year has been our Tee Time<br />
booking and trying to make it fair and<br />
equitable for all members. As a result<br />
of this we have struck a committee to<br />
come up with solutions and have a<br />
policy in place for next years golf season.<br />
We will be requesting information<br />
and feedback from members,<br />
and will keep you up to date on our<br />
progress.<br />
Good (Winter) <strong>Golf</strong>ing!<br />
#3
WOMEN’S SECTION<br />
By Kathi Hobbs<br />
This will be my last report to the <strong>Beach</strong>comber<br />
as Women’s Captain. As I mentioned<br />
in our Closing Luncheon, I learned a<br />
lot about the workings of the Women’s Section<br />
over the year. It seems by the time you<br />
have it figured out, your time is over!<br />
Both the Tuesday and Business Women have had their closing<br />
meetings and all prizes and awards have been given out.<br />
Mickie McCune, Laurene Whalley &<br />
Sandra McKinnon.<br />
Single Match Play, which was organized this year by Laraine Clenahan, was<br />
also won by her. She received the Dunning Trophy with Anne Andrew winning<br />
the Charuk Cup. Partner Match Play was won by Judy Jager and Julie Lyman, a<br />
formidable couple to beat.<br />
The Tuesday Partner Eclectic was won by Helen Austin and Deborah Edgeworth<br />
with a net score of 57.<br />
Our BCGA Pin Round 18 Hole Winner was Marg Malloy with Jean Angers being<br />
the winner of 9 Holes. The RCGA Pin was a tie this year between Marg Malloy<br />
and Laraine Clenahan.<br />
Merle Duffy<br />
This year Merle Duffy had to share the Chip-in Trophy with Helen Austin. Birdies was won by Mellodee Rayne<br />
and Sandies by Beverley Kaiser.<br />
The Most Improved <strong>Golf</strong>er goes to Pam Windover.<br />
Mellodee Rayne & Pam Windover<br />
Our year long Eclectic Gross Winner was Mellodee Rayne with a 64.<br />
Runner-up was Laraine Clenahan with a 69. Low Net Winner was<br />
Laurene Whalley with a 44 and Runner-up was Deborah Edgeworth<br />
with a 49 (BB9). Low Gross 9 Holers was Jean Angers and Low Net<br />
was Susan Rivers.<br />
Congratulations to all winners this year!<br />
The Christmas Scramble and Lunch is on December 4th. There will<br />
be the usual auction for The Kate Booth House, so remember to give your auction items to Barb Bastedo.<br />
On a final note, I want to thank my Match Committee - Barb Bastedo, Elaine Dickie, Ann Hilton, Sandra Hargreaves,<br />
Lynn Turner, Roberta Wing, Lynn Wood, Nancy Wobick, Mitzi Cannon and Grace Lai. A thank you to<br />
Mary Adams for her help with the <strong>Club</strong> Championship.<br />
Special thanks to the Pro Shop - Brent, Andy, Cory and Brad. And last, but not least, a great big thank you to<br />
Heather Willis.<br />
#4
BUSINESS WOMEN’S SECTION<br />
By Deb Mitchell<br />
tournaments.<br />
The leaves are turning and the rain is falling so it<br />
must be time to close the book on another fun and<br />
successful active golf season – and to review the<br />
highlights of the year and acknowledge our event<br />
winners. It was encouraging to see such great participation<br />
and enthusiasm for our annual events and<br />
We kicked things off on a fun note with the Captain vs. Vice-Captain<br />
tournament. This year’s theme of Cool vs. Hot proved to be very<br />
popular – the last time I saw that much neon pink in one place I was<br />
sporting a spiral perm, parachute pants and some serious shoulder<br />
pads!<br />
Dyann Russell & Nancy Girling<br />
Pretty in Pink!<br />
Next up was the Tuesday vs. Business tournament and we couldn’t have asked for a better finish. With the<br />
score tied it all came down to the final match – everyone waited anxiously for the results of the last pairing.<br />
I can still hear the applause and cheers when the score went up and we saw the Business Women had<br />
pulled through to grab the trophy (and bragging rights) back from the Tuesday Women. I’m sure it will be<br />
another epic battle next year.<br />
Then came the first Champions Reception tournament of the season: the 2-Day Eclectic tournament. This<br />
event had another close finish. With 2 players tied at net 64 it came down to the better back 2 to declare<br />
this year’s winner. Congratulations to Julie Lyman – she’s off to the Champion’s Reception to celebrate her<br />
win!<br />
Another highlight was the 3 rd Annual “Solheim Cup” competition between the Quilchena Business Women<br />
and the <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> Business Women. Day 1 saw <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> take an 8-4 lead in the best ball team<br />
match play. Quilchena made a run at a European-like comeback in Day 2 singles match play but came up<br />
just short, with <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> retaining the Cup - 12.5 to 11.5.<br />
And of course then there’s the legendary Partner’s Challenge tournament!<br />
What more can be said about this event? Another great weekend<br />
of beautiful weather, amazing food and party, lots of laughter and<br />
at the end of it all new champions crowned – the team of Lorie Mauro<br />
& Debbie Warren.<br />
Kelly Lattimer & Nancy Sayfy enjoy the<br />
Partner’s Challenge Party<br />
One final highlight of the year was <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong>’s performance in the<br />
<strong>Golf</strong> BC Zone 3-4 Business Women’s League. The <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> team<br />
won 2 of our 4 team matches and finished 6 th in the overall Zone<br />
standings. But we saved our best for last. At the year end Zone 3-4<br />
Business Women’s tournament <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> won the prestigious<br />
Team of the Day honors when our pre-selected team of 4 players<br />
(Nancy Girling, Merle Duffy, Margit Schroder and Julie Lyman) turned<br />
in the lowest cumulative net score of the field – a combined 6 over<br />
par. Well done ladies!<br />
#5
Congratulations to all of our <strong>2012</strong> Winners:<br />
2 Day Eclectic Julie Lyman<br />
Women’s Weekend Winter Eclectic:<br />
Don’t forget to sign-up for the Winter Eclectic!<br />
Partner's Challenge<br />
Pin & Medal<br />
Summer Eclectic<br />
Most Improved<br />
Birdies<br />
Sandies<br />
Chip-Ins<br />
Mystery Match<br />
Lorie Mauro &<br />
Debbie Warren<br />
BCGA - Bonnie Shields<br />
RCGA - Judy Jager<br />
Marilyn McGee<br />
Nancy Girling<br />
Deb Mitchell<br />
Judy Jager<br />
Merle Duffy<br />
Julie Lyman<br />
This competition runs until Opening Day and is<br />
open to ALL women members. Prizes awarded for<br />
Low Net and Low Gross scores. Any round of golf<br />
played at <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> on a Saturday or Sunday can<br />
be counted. You can play your round any time of<br />
day, from any set of tees.<br />
The cost to enter is $5 for the Front 9 competition<br />
or $10 for the 18-hole competition.<br />
Please contact Dyann Russell or Barb Trerise to register.<br />
It was great to see such a strong turnout for our closing breakfast, awards and meeting – just unfortunate<br />
that Mother Nature didn’t co-operate and washed away any hope of holding our closing day tournament. It’s<br />
been an interesting year with a lot of changes within our <strong>Club</strong> and particularly within the Women’s section.<br />
We’re fortunate to have such an active group of women golfers at <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> and hopefully we can continue<br />
to attract new members to both our Tuesday and Business sections and continue to increase participation<br />
in all of our women’s tournaments and events.<br />
SAVE THE DATE:<br />
Business Women’s Christmas Party<br />
Thursday, December 6 t h<br />
Details to follow<br />
This marks my last <strong>Beach</strong>comber article as Business Women’s Captain – I’m passing the reigns to incoming<br />
Captain Nancy Girling. Nancy has done a tremendous job as Vice-Captain/Team Captain these past 2 years<br />
and I know she’ll do an excellent job representing our Business Women group within <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> and within<br />
the <strong>Golf</strong> BC Zone 3-4 Business Women section.<br />
At this time I’d like to thank the outgoing Business Women’s executive for both their time and their support.<br />
Thank-you to Nancy Girling, Lorie Mauro, Margit Schroder, Julie Lyman, Ev Pickering, Ann Hilton, Dyann Russell,<br />
Debbie Warren and Charlene Nunes.<br />
And welcome to our newly elected <strong>2012</strong>-2013 Business Women’s Executive:<br />
Captain<br />
Nancy Girling<br />
Vice-Captain / Team Captain Lorie Mauro<br />
Treasurer:<br />
Margit Schroder<br />
Match / Draw:<br />
Kelly Lattimer & Bonnie Shields<br />
Social:<br />
Julie Lyman<br />
Handicap:<br />
Ev Pickering<br />
Past Captain / Secretary:<br />
Deb Mitchell<br />
#6
TIPS FROM THE PRO<br />
By Brent Derrheim<br />
Randy Doherty Wins<br />
<strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Challenge Cup<br />
A total of 20 members of the golf club qualified<br />
for the Challenge Cup by participating in golf<br />
club events. On Saturday October 20 th Randy Doherty played very<br />
well posting 44 points to overtake the leader going into the day<br />
Fred Nelson. Randy trailed leader Fred Nelson by 325 pts. heading<br />
into the final event.<br />
The Challenge Cup is presented by Phil Alalouf of the Cowell<br />
Auto Group. We Thank Phil for his strong support of the golf club.<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Champion Randy Doherty 4970 pts.<br />
Runner up Fred Nelson 4745 pts.<br />
Third Murray Malloy 4380 pts.<br />
Fourth Rick Webb 4150 pts.<br />
Fifth Richard Langhammer 4070 pts.<br />
Randy Doherty<br />
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Challenge Cup Winner<br />
FINAL CALL FOR DIRECTORS<br />
Our Board of Directors will have 3 vacancies<br />
at the end of this year (December) as a<br />
result of 3 Board Members completing<br />
their 3 year terms.<br />
If you are interested in running for the<br />
Board we would like to hear from you. You<br />
must be a Shareholder of the Company and<br />
a Member in good standing in order to apply.<br />
Any and all interested in helping to direct<br />
the future of our <strong>Club</strong>, please submit your<br />
name to our Nominations Committee by<br />
November 5, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Annual General Meeting<br />
Tuesday, December 4, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Feature Sponsor<br />
Keith McGee, Men’s Events<br />
SNAPSHOTS ...<br />
Nominations Committee<br />
Aileen Stone Ron Beaton<br />
Jeff Norris Judy Jager<br />
David Craig<br />
Feature Volunteer<br />
Robin Johnston, Membership<br />
Committee<br />
Best Dressed <strong>Golf</strong>er<br />
Robin Reimer<br />
#7
<strong>2012</strong> SENIORS’ LEAGUE INTERCLUB<br />
By Bryon Wellar<br />
This year <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> did very well in the round robin<br />
matches against the other clubs. We finished in first place,<br />
2.5 points ahead of Richmond.<br />
Unfortunately in the Wind-up Tournament, Richmond<br />
played well and earned enough points to overtake us and<br />
claim the trophy.<br />
The wrap-up dinner and tournament at Quilchena was<br />
blessed with dry weather. We had a great turn out and fun<br />
was had by all.<br />
Remember to sign up for next year! Applications will be<br />
available in the Pro Shop and Locker Room early in 2013.<br />
Have a safe and happy holiday season and we look forward<br />
to seeing you next year!<br />
B.G. <strong>Golf</strong> Shop Member Appreciation Christmas Wine ‘n’ Cheese<br />
Thursday, December 6th at 5:00 p.m.<br />
We invite you to come and celebrate the festive season with<br />
your <strong>Golf</strong> Shop.<br />
An excellent time to find the perfect gift for that someone<br />
special. Bring a friend and see you there.<br />
Don’t miss out on the famous meatballs!<br />
If you have any questions regarding the evening, please feel<br />
free to contact the <strong>Golf</strong> Shop.<br />
<strong>Golf</strong> Shop: 604.943.9381<br />
or by e-mail golfshop@beachgrovegolf.com<br />
#8
GENERAL MANAGER’S MUSINGS<br />
By Gord Sarkissian<br />
What could possibly be more exciting than bagging a Hole-In-One at your favorite <strong>Golf</strong><br />
<strong>Club</strong>? How about getting another one a mere three months later! That’s exactly what<br />
<strong>Club</strong> President Larry Wobick did this year. In fact, Larry scored two of the nineteen recorded<br />
at the <strong>Club</strong> during the <strong>2012</strong> golf season. Not bad for a fellow who registered<br />
around 140 games in the last year.<br />
As a <strong>Club</strong>, your favorite target was hole #7 where 9 aces occurred followed by holes #4 and #13 where 3 each<br />
were recorded. Lastly, the 2nd hole saw two Holes-In-One in <strong>2012</strong>. Generally speaking, the odds makers give<br />
the average golfer a 1 in 12,000 chance of scoring a Hole-In-One.<br />
The <strong>Club</strong> was proud to host the South<br />
Delta Rams Football organization as<br />
they gathered for their annual fundraiser<br />
and pub night. Rams President,<br />
and <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> Member, Tim<br />
Brumby proudly wore the green and<br />
gold as he and the other guests<br />
danced the night away while raising a<br />
nice bit of funding for this exceptional<br />
community football program. Not so<br />
many years ago, Past President Frank<br />
Tarling led this group to many victories<br />
both on and off the field. Our Staff<br />
really enjoyed hosting this group.<br />
Thanks to all our Members for opening<br />
your doors to the community.<br />
Staff Get into the Spirit!<br />
Ryan Woods, Taylor Finn, Rachel Daikow and Brad Bell at the recent<br />
South Delta Rams Football <strong>Club</strong> Fundraiser.<br />
BUDGET INFORMATION MEETING & AGM<br />
Please make a point of joining your Finance Team<br />
and the Board of Directors at the Members Budget<br />
Information Meeting on Tuesday, November 6th at<br />
7:00 p.m.<br />
This meeting will present the 2013 proposed budget<br />
with an end goal of reviewing feedback on the direction<br />
the Board is proposing. Your feedback will be<br />
considered and the resulting budget forecast will be<br />
considered at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday,<br />
December 4th.<br />
“TEAM CLEAN” Mengstab of Excelsior Maintenance<br />
& our own Cliff Cook<br />
Please remember your voice does make a difference.<br />
Thank you in advance for making the effort to<br />
attend these important meetings.<br />
#9
SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT<br />
by Ian Murray<br />
At the time of writing I have to state that from feedback and observations the course<br />
playing conditions have remained very good for this time of season and considering that<br />
we received 9.15 inches of rainfall from October 13th to November 1st. There is no doubt<br />
that keeping our course dry through late summer has extended better than normal conditions<br />
through early fall. Our Maintenance Team is well into the daily routine and challenge<br />
of cleaning-up the course with blowers, leaf mulching, raking, sweeping, removing<br />
branches, chipping, cleaning-out beds, checking and cleaning drains, stump clean-up, top-dressing traffic areas,<br />
and of course mowing all the turf! Staff have also spent two days winterizing the irrigation systems at<br />
the clubhouse, maintenance facility, and golf course. This is a delicate procedure as the system is pressurized<br />
with compressed air to remove the water from the lines, valves, and sprinkler heads.<br />
With the sudden transition to fall please be aware that areas on the course may become slippery under foot<br />
particularly concentrated traffic areas around the tees and greens. To avoid having an accident, always use<br />
stair cases where provided, avoid walking on steep slopes, walk on your toes (not flat-foot) when walking<br />
downhill, and be certain that your foot-wear is suitable and in good condition. Should you notice any areas<br />
becoming slippery please report this to us so we can address the situation in a timely manner.<br />
For protection of the golf course we have initiated our winter preparations to help reduce the accumulated<br />
impact of steady play through the off-season; a time of significantly reduced growth and recovery of turf areas.<br />
We ask that you please do your part by always observing the posted notifications, on-course signage,<br />
roping of problem areas, and by using your best judgment in the interest of not causing any undue damage.<br />
The alternate greens are being maintained ready for use at any time when conditions warrant the protection<br />
of the regular greens mainly excessive moisture, soft surface conditions, frost, frozen ground, or severe disease<br />
pressure.<br />
We would like to welcome Wesley Schulz to our Maintenance Team. With a background in landscape maintenance<br />
and management and education in Horticulture and Arboriculture Wesley is applying his skills and<br />
knowledge while learning the fine art of golf course maintenance practices. Wesley has filled a position vacated<br />
by Spencer Vandenbos who recently accepted another opportunity closer to home while he continues<br />
his studies to pursue his goal of becoming a Firefighter. Thank you Spencer for your contributions over the<br />
past years and we wish you all the best with your future endeavors.<br />
On Saturday, November 3rd our <strong>Club</strong> is hosting the 6 th annual Hannah’s Heroes<br />
Fall Fundraiser dinner, dance, and auctions event where 100% of the<br />
proceeds go directly to the foundation and help support the BC Child and<br />
Family Research Institute to help find a cure for Pediatric Brain Cancer. Our<br />
local Tsawwassen girl was only 4 years old when she was diagnosed with inoperable<br />
brain cancer and passed away the following year on October 31 st .<br />
Her Mother Cathy passed away a year later from cancer at the young age of 40. In the past few years new<br />
and very promising developments have been discovered by the extremely dedicated and hard working research<br />
team. We would like to recognize the tireless efforts of Staff member Nichole Windblad for her continued<br />
work as the Hannah’s Heroes Event Coordinator. Nichole, a former neighbor of the Hatlen Family<br />
commits a tremendous amount of time and energy towards this cause. Way to go Nichole! For more information<br />
please take a moment and visit www.hannahsheroes.com<br />
#10
Andy Hajer Named PGA of BC Junior Leader of the Year<br />
What a great year for Andy! He got married, won the Pro-Am and now Andy<br />
has been named the Lower Mainland’s Junior Leader of the Year by the Professional<br />
<strong>Golf</strong> Association of BC. This award recognizes <strong>Golf</strong> Professionals who<br />
are leaders in junior golf and who reflect the ideals of those who work with<br />
youth.<br />
Andy came to <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong> five years ago and began working with<br />
junior golfers immediately upon joining the club. Working with a wonderful<br />
group of volunteers and other golf professionals, Andy has helped build<br />
one of the best and most active Junior Programs in the Province. This<br />
year more than 300 golfers as young as four participated in the various<br />
programs generating significant revenue for the club, but more importantly<br />
instilling a lifelong love for the game of golf.<br />
Now that Andy has been recognized as the regional winner of this<br />
award, he will be considered for the BCPGA Provincial Leader of the<br />
Year in mid November. Congratulations, Andy, for this very well deserved<br />
recognition!<br />
SEPTEMBER TWO QUESTION SURVEY: Championships and Fitness Facility<br />
1. This year both the Men’s section and the Women’s Section chose to hold their Senior Championship in<br />
conjunction with their <strong>Club</strong> Championship. Which of the following best describes your thoughts on this<br />
approach:<br />
PERCENT COUNT<br />
Male Members - who support this approach 52.4% 175<br />
Male Members - who do not support this approach 22.5% 75<br />
Female Members - who support this approach 11.4% 38<br />
Female Members - who do not support this approach 13.8% 46<br />
Answered 334<br />
Skipped 0<br />
2. The Board and <strong>Club</strong> Management have received feedback, most recently at the Strategic Planning<br />
Meeting held September 20th, that adding a fitness facility on <strong>Club</strong> premises would provide value to<br />
existing members and would assist in attracting new members to the <strong>Club</strong>. Is this something the Board<br />
and <strong>Club</strong> Management should investigate further:<br />
PERCENT COUNT<br />
YES: 59.3% 198<br />
NO: 40.7% 136<br />
Answered 334<br />
Skipped 0<br />
#11
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CORNER<br />
By Brad Bell<br />
It’s only November, but the Festive Season is in full force for the Food & Beverage department!<br />
Hard not to feel festive with all the bookings we have been taking for all<br />
kinds of Members’ Holiday functions. If you’re looking for something to get you in the<br />
mood in December, we have something for you! Whether it be our famous Breakfasts<br />
with Santa, our Dickens Dinner buffet, or a small custom party for your office, contact the Food and Beverage<br />
department for information on how you can be a part of the festivities this November/December.<br />
An exciting part of our transition to the festive season is the release of our new Grille Menu! Chef Froilan has<br />
put together an exciting new menu for the club with some creative new dishes, along with all the classics.<br />
One of the exciting aspects of our new menu will be a Fresh Sheet which will commence in early November.<br />
The idea behind the Fresh Sheet is to sample potential menu items, address some of the requests of members,<br />
and provide an increased selection of dishes. It will add a nice seasonal compliment to the many selections<br />
we already offer.<br />
We’d like to wish you good fortune as you prepare for great food, drinks, and fellowship over this festive season!<br />
Cheers!<br />
FEATURE NIGHTS FOR<br />
<strong>NOVEMBER</strong>, DECEMBER & JANUARY<br />
Prime Rib Night (Nov. 22nd): New and exciting<br />
format for Prime Rib night this month! Come down<br />
and enjoy a salad bar, buffet with carved Prime rib<br />
and Chef’s desserts to finish it off!<br />
Adults—$24.99 Children ages 5-12—$11.99<br />
Dickens Dinner (Dec.16th): Our famous Sunday<br />
night Christmas themed buffet. Get into the festive<br />
spirit! Call the office for reservations!<br />
Adults—$39.99 Children ages 5-12—$19.99<br />
Around the World (Jan. 24th): Let us take you on a<br />
culinary journey! Complete with live chef stations,<br />
you don’t want to skip this one!<br />
Adults—$23.99 Children ages 5-12—$10.99<br />
HAPPY HO HO HO!<br />
Don’t wait too long to make<br />
your reservation for this<br />
year’s Breakfast with Santa!<br />
Sunday, December 2nd, 9th,<br />
and 16th at 10:30am!<br />
Fun and games for the kids and a delicious breakfast<br />
buffet to tie it all together; and of course, a visit from the<br />
jolly old man himself!<br />
Upcoming Events<br />
Reminder, the clubhouse is now closed on<br />
Monday/Tuesday - Bistro service available!<br />
Annual <strong>Club</strong>house Closure - January 1st to 13th<br />
November<br />
Daylight Savings - Fall Back! Sun. November 4th<br />
Prime Rib Buffet<br />
Thu. November 22nd<br />
December<br />
Breakfast with Santa<br />
Breakfast with Santa<br />
Breakfast with Santa<br />
Dickens Dinner<br />
New Years Dinner<br />
January<br />
Re-opening of <strong>Club</strong>house<br />
Around the World<br />
Sun. December 2nd<br />
Sun. December 9th<br />
Sun. December 16th<br />
Sun. December 16th<br />
Mon. December 31st<br />
Sat. January 12th<br />
Thu. January 24th<br />
Library Service Only (pm)<br />
Saturday, November 3rd<br />
Hannah’s Heroes Fundraiser (Full front closure)<br />
UPDATE: December 9th and 16th FULL!<br />
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SAY HELLO TO OUR NEW CATERING & EVENTS MANAGER—APRIL!<br />
Hello <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Members, I am happy to introduce myself<br />
as your new Catering and Events Manager. You have a beautiful facility<br />
and great community here. I look forward to working with you<br />
for special events and getting to know you all around the clubhouse.<br />
I have grown up in Ladner and been a part of the Tsawwassen community<br />
for years. I attended high school at South Delta Secondaryand<br />
was raised in the Tsawwassen Alliance Church. I am excited to see a lot of familiar faces here already.<br />
I come from a back ground of over 10 years in hospitality. It has taken me many to exciting places such as BC<br />
Ferries, Marriott Hotels, and Hilton Hotels. Although the fast paced life downtown Vancouver drew many<br />
thrilling stories, I am happy to now work amongst neighbors and long term members of the community I call<br />
my home.<br />
Please feel free to call me anytime if you have<br />
questions or inquiries. I look forward to the opportunity<br />
to meet you all in the coming months.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
April Gladman<br />
<strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong>’s<br />
Small Business Holiday Party<br />
December 22nd, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Indulge in a delicious buffet dinner as outlined below, socialize with your<br />
fellow employees, and then enjoy live music from<br />
Arcato Ensemble and dancing while meeting other great people and organizations<br />
in your area!<br />
Listen to a sample from Arcato Ensemble click here.<br />
Doors Open at 6:30PM ~Dinner at 7:30 PM ~ Dance at 9:00PM<br />
Deluxe Dinner Buffet<br />
Warmed Dinner Rolls<br />
Classic Caesar Salad<br />
Thai Noodle Salad<br />
Waldorf Salad<br />
Vegetable Tray with Dip<br />
Seasonal Vegetable Medley<br />
Jasmine Rice<br />
Yam Mashed Potatoes<br />
Fresh made Risotto & Spinach Cannelloni<br />
Roasted Tom Turkey<br />
Carved Honey Glazed Ham<br />
Sliced Fresh Fruit<br />
Assorted Gourmet Desserts<br />
Fresh Brewed Coffee and Tea<br />
$42.99<br />
Price does not included taxes or service charge.<br />
Dickens Dinner<br />
Sunday, December 16th<br />
Cold Station:<br />
Warm Bread<br />
Mixed Greens with Balsamic & Raspberry Vinaigrette<br />
Thai Noodle Salad, Classic Caesar Salad, Greek Spinach<br />
Salad<br />
Tomato Bocconcini Salad<br />
Grilled Vegetable Platter<br />
Pickle & Olive Presentation<br />
Poached Wild Salmon, Candied Indian Salmon<br />
Tiger Prawns, Cocktail Sauce<br />
Hot Station:<br />
Rice Pilaf<br />
Seasonal Vegetable Panache<br />
Purple Yam Mashed Potato<br />
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Pesto Cream<br />
Roast Turkey with Cranberry, Pine Nuts, Stuffing<br />
Pan Gravy & Orange Cranberry Sauce<br />
Wild Pacific Salmon with Prawns, Scallops<br />
Vegetable Spring Roll<br />
Carving Station:<br />
Roasted Prime Rib Au Jus with Horseradish, Dijon<br />
Dessert Station:<br />
Chef’s Premium Assorted Cakes and Squares<br />
Chef’s Ice Cream Station with Festive Fillings<br />
Sign up today! Call April Gladman, Catering & Events Manager<br />
5946 12th Ave. Tsawwassen, B.C. V4L 1C7<br />
catering@beachgrovegolf.com~ 604.943.1164<br />
Adults - $39.99<br />
Children 5 TO 12 YEARS - $19.99<br />
Please call the office for reservations<br />
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<strong>NOVEMBER</strong><br />
Thu. 1st:<br />
Sat. 3rd:<br />
Sun. 4th:<br />
Mon. 5th:<br />
Tue. 6th:<br />
Sun. 11th:<br />
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Mon. 26:<br />
Tue. 27th:<br />
B EACHCOMBER <strong>NOVEMBER</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
Champions Reception<br />
Prime Rib Feature Night<br />
Women’s AGM<br />
Daylight Savings (set clocks back)<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
Remembrance Day<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
<strong>Golf</strong> Course Maintenance<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
It is with much sadness that we inform the Membership<br />
of the passing of :<br />
Mr. William A. (Bill) Davies<br />
Our sincere sympathies are extended to his family and<br />
many friends.<br />
DECEMBER<br />
Sun. 2nd:<br />
Mon. 3rd:<br />
Tue: 4th:<br />
Thu. 6th:<br />
Sun. 9th:<br />
Mon. 10th:<br />
Tue. 11th:<br />
Sun. 16th:<br />
Mon. 17th:<br />
Tue. 18th:<br />
Mon. 24th:<br />
Tue. 25th:<br />
Wed. 26th:<br />
Mon. 31st:<br />
Breakfast with Santa<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
Women’s Scramble/Christmas Lunch<br />
<strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Annual General Meeting<br />
<strong>Golf</strong> Shop Wine ‘n’ Cheese<br />
Breakfast with Santa … FULL<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
Breakfast with Santa … FULL!<br />
Dickens Dinner<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
MERRY CHRISTMAS - <strong>Club</strong>house Closed<br />
BOXING DAY - Bistro service available<br />
New Year’s Eve Dinner<br />
<strong>Club</strong>house Closure - Bistro service available<br />
Board of Directors<br />
Larry Wobick, President<br />
Ian Taylor, Vice-President<br />
Directors<br />
Bill Carcary ……….…………...…………<strong>Club</strong> Captain & Match<br />
Deb Mitchell ……………...………... Communications & Match<br />
Sandra Hargreaves …………...… Finance & Communications<br />
Judy Jager ………...………………………..…….... <strong>Golf</strong> Course<br />
Ken Nairn ……………………...….… <strong>Golf</strong> Course, Membership<br />
Garry Shearer …….…………....…………Governance & House<br />
Shane Stevens ……...………...…………….. House & Projects<br />
Ian Taylor …………..………...……. Membership, Governance<br />
Larry Wobick ….………………...……...….. Finance& Projects<br />
Dennis DesLauriers ………..………...………… Past President<br />
Women’s Section<br />
Beverley Kaiser …..….……...……...………Women’s President<br />
Kathi Hobbs ……….......……........................Women’s Captain<br />
Deb Mitchell ….………..........….. Business Women’s Captain<br />
We bid a fond farewell to the following Members who<br />
have resigned from the <strong>Club</strong>:<br />
Rob Barr (FP)<br />
Ray Goddard (Soc)<br />
We wish you all the best.<br />
Nick Gallagher (FP)<br />
Fred Kamer (NR)<br />
Staff Direct Lines<br />
Gord Sarkissian, General Manager ………....…..... 604-943-1809<br />
Froilan Alejo, Executive Chef ……………………… 604-948-5551<br />
Brad Bell, Food & Beverage Manager ……………. 604-943-1810<br />
April Gladman, Catering & Events Manager ……... 604-943-1164<br />
Ted Te, Controller .…..…………………………....… 604-948-5550<br />
Heather Willis, Administration ……………………... 604-943-1155<br />
Kent Kilburn, Accounts Clerk ………………………. 604-943-1155<br />
Ian Murray, Course Superintendent …...………….. 604-943-7522<br />
Brent Derrheim, Head Professional ……...……….. 604-948-5552<br />
<strong>Golf</strong> Shop Front Desk …..……………………...…... 604-943-9381<br />
<strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Grove</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong> 5946 12th Ave. Delta, BC V4L 1C7 Phone: 604-943-1155 Email: hwillis@beachgrovegolf.com<br />
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