NEWS FROM AROUND THE CLUB

NEWS FROM
AROUND THE CLUB
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DIRECTORY & CLUB INFO
Contacts
William Beisel, Jr. PGA
General Manager
Jason Causey
Assistant General Manager
Meghan Spero, PGA
Director of Membership
Stephen Wahal, Jr. PGA
Head Golf Professional
Mtele “Abu” Abubakar
Executive Chef
Todd Struse
Certified Golf Course Superintendent
215-616-8103
bbeisel@hansen-properties.com
215-616-8111
jcausey@hansen-properties.com
215-616-8508
mspero@hansen-properties.com
215-616-8107
swahal@hansen-properties.com
215-616-8310
mabubakar@hansen-properties.com
tstruse@hansen-properties.com
1800 Tournament Drive
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Phone: 215-616-8100
Web: www.bluebellcc.com
www.facebook.com/
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2012-2013 Blue Bell Country Club Ambassadors
Sal Boccella
Maria Baseggio
Art Bodman
Joe Goldenberg
Renee Gosik
Jim Held
Teresa Held
Joe Kerrigan
Steve Kim
Regina Lowrie
Megan McGowan
Ron Mittendorf
Joan Mittendorf
Chuck Rash
Merrill Reese
Marc Rosenberg
Paul Salvo
Dave Steinbach
“Designed by the king, built for you.”
Clubhouse 215-616-8111
Putter’s Grill 215-616-8109
Golf Shop 215-616-8101
Membership Office 215-616-8508
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Table of Contents
From our General Manager
August 2012 Calendar of Events
Golf News - From our Head Golf Pro & Director of Instruction
July Tournament Results
Golf Associations News
Member Services 215-616-8106
Putter’s Grill
Monday - Closed
Tue-Sat - 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday - 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Fitness Center
Monday - 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue-Fri - 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday - 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday - 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Page 10 BBCC Merchandise News
Page 12 Dining & Social News
Page 13 From our Golf Course Superintendent
Page 14 Print Perks at BBCC
Golf Shop
Monday - Closed
Tue-Fri - 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat-Sun - 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Driving Range
Monday - Closed
Tue-Fri - 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sat - Sun 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

From our General Manager
Bill Beisel
As a PGA member, I have the opportunity to attend quarterly meetings to network
with my peers and to hear panels of experts opine about the „State of the Industry‟. Time
and time again, I am reminded of how fortunate we are here at Blue Bell Country Club.
At a roundtable discussion I listened to golf pro‟s talk about the economic conditions and how
they are affecting not only their memberships, but trickling down even further into their clubs.
There was talk of poor course conditions, maintenance issues in the clubhouse, capital
assessments (or no capital improvements) and much more; often doom and gloom.
It makes me proud to be a part of this club. Proud to communicate with you through this
newsletter by telling you, and ultimately showing you, how we are different. Our value here at Blue Bell Country Club
is like no other. Besides our excellent course conditions and our beautiful clubhouse, we also have unprecedented
amenities when combined with our sister property across the street at Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center.
I urge you, please, take advantage of these amenities, AND…tell your friends.
Discounted Events (weddings, bar/bat mitzvah‟s, company meetings, fundraisers, retirement dinners, baby
showers, etc.) at Blue Bell Country Club, Normandy Farm Hotel and the Farmer‟s Daughter Restaurant & Bar
Discounted golf events for corporate, neighborhood, or family gatherings
Preferred reservation status for all Normandy Farm events
10% Discount on all Normandy Farm Beer BBQs
$139 Hotel room rate for your personal or business travel (discounted from retail rate of $209) with
complimentary breakfast included
$99 Friends & Family rate for hotel stays over select holidays – Blue Bell members ONLY
Discounts on printing needs (making use of our new state of the art printing capacity)
Free golf for eligible children of all golf and weekday members up to 23 years of age
Full array of amenities using an un-bundled pricing concept for targeted value
Free golf club fitting and competitive merchandise pricing that can‟t be beat
A club committed to junior and family golf to assure the game is in good hands for the next generation of
members
Member committee participation to assure a fair and balanced tournament and social calendar for men,
women, seniors and children
A commitment to food and beverage assuring fresh product and cutting edge recipes
Full calendar of events 12 months of the year
And more…
In addition to these value added features there are many significant cost control systems that are also realized from
this combination. We will continue to work hard to assure these advantages are passed onto you and welcome any
suggestions you may have to further enhance the Blue Bell/Normandy experience.
Our primary goal for the near future is to continue to emphasize the importance of using the Blue Bell Country Club
website for your complete source of membership information. If you log in to the member only section (using your first
and last name with no spaces as your username and your member number as your password) we are very confident
you will enjoy the experience. Members can review all current information regarding tournament results, upcoming
events (golf and social), hours of operation, current menus, contact information and more…easy to access and fun
to read.
Please join me in congratulating Meghan Spero and Hilary Omohundro for developing our new website and
enhancing all forms of club communication. You can call either one of these ladies with any questions regarding the
website. Please remember to take full advantage of the many benefits described above and most importantly,
enjoy.
Kind Regards,
Bill Beisel, PGA

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4
Women’s Golf
Clinic
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
WGA Ringer 1st
Round 8:00 AM SG
WTNL Playoffs
5:00 PM SG
SGA 2 Man
Scramble
8:00 AM SG
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Family Golf 5:00 PM
WGA Normandy/
Governor’s Cup 2nd
Round Deadline
MGA Governor’s
Cup 3rd Round
Deadline
MGA Club
Championship 2nd
Round Deadline
TNL Championship
& Party 3:00 PM
SG & 7:00 PM
Party
SGA Interclub 9:00
AM SG
WGA Ringer 2nd
Round 8:00 AM SG
Women’s Golf
Clinic
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
SGA “Chicago”
8:00 AM SG
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Family Golf 5:00 PM
MGA Normandy
Cup 1st Round TT
from 7:00 AM
Junior Golf Camp
9:00 AM - 12:00
PM
Women’s Golf
Clinic 5:30 PM -
6:15 PM
WGA Ladies 9 &
Dine 5:30 PM SG
Junior Golf Camp
9:00 AM - 12:00
PM
Island BBQ at
Normandy Farm
Hotel
SGA Team O’ Four
Shamble 8:00 AM
SG
Jr. Golf Camp 9:00
AM - 12:00 PM
Lobby Tasting 6:00
PM - 8:00 PM
Junior Golf Camp
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
MGA Normandy
Cup Qualifier TT
from 7:00 AM
MGA Senior Club
Championship 1st
Round TT from
7:30 AM
Family Golf 5:00
PM
MGA Senior Club
Championship 2nd
Round TT from
7:30 AM
Women’s Golf
Clinic 5:30 PM -
6:15 PM
WGA Low Gross/
Low Net 8:00 AM
SG
SGA Individual Low
Net & Better Ball
8:00 AM SG
MGA Governor’s
Cup Matches Semi
-Finals Deadline
MGA Club
Championship
Semi-Final
Deadline
26 27 28 29 30 31
Family Golf 5:00 PM
WGA Normandy/
Governor’s Cup 3rd
Round Deadline
MGA Normandy
Cup Matches 2nd
Round Deadline
SGA Bingo, Bango,
Bongo 8:00 AM SG
Women’s Golf
Clinic 5:30 PM -
6:15 PM
WGA Stableford
9:00 AM SG
SGA Interclub 9:00
AM SG
Couples 9 & Dine
5:30 PM SG
MGA Club
Championship
Finals
Blue = Men’s Golf Association (MGA)
Purple = Women’s Golf Association (WGA)
Red = Senior’s Golf Association (SGA)
MTNL = Men’s Tuesday Night League
WTNL = Women’s Thursday Night League
GAP = Golf Association of Philadelphia
WGAP = Women’s Golf Association of Philadelphia
TT = Tee Times
SG = Shotgun

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GOLF
From our Head Golf Professional
Steve Wahal, PGA
Pace of play at BBCC remains our top priority for our golfing members. We have added more rangers during
peak periods of play and have also adopted the Golf Association of Philadelphia‟s pace of play policy
for the Blue Bell Men‟s Golf Association events. To date, pace of play is much faster than in the past. We have
sent out only about half as many pace of play violation emails to members then in prior years. Members should
be commended for their efforts in keeping up with our pace of play guidelines. Of course, members should be
reminded to heed the rangers instructions when asked to regain their position on the course. It doesn‟t take much
to close a ten minute gap or an open hole if ALL players in the group work together to play more quickly. Once
your group gets back in position, a more conventional approach to pace of play can resume.
PLEASE NOTE: If ForeTees is not showing any available tee times during a certain period of the day due to an
event (9 & Dines, etc…), it is always a good idea to call the golf shop. It is likely we will have the ability to get you
on the course to enjoy a round of golf at Blue Bell.
REMINDER: When we are utilizing double-tees on the weekends, we have a window from approximately 11:40 AM
to 1:00 PM off the back nine for members who would like to play 9-holes.
As always feel free to contact me if I can be of any assistance.
From our Director of Instruction
Mike Dynda, PGA
While practicing, most golfers will rapid fire one ball after another. One shot goes to the right, one to the left and
the third right down the middle. At this point the player perceives they‟re hitting it good and improving. Not true.
What happens when the player is faced with a shot that requires a high or low trajectory or a draw or fade? Of
course it is necessary to dedicate a percentage of your practice time (I recommend 50%) working on repetition
and swing improvement. For this, it‟s best to use the same club to groove the feelings, thoughts and swing cues
necessary to trust the new movements. The remaining practice time should be spent transferring this new skill set
to the real world.
Below are two practice approaches to help you bring the course to the range. 1) Imagine various shot types
that you are faced with on particular holes such as a front pin on # 14 from 100 yards away or a back left pin
position on #13 that requires a draw spin, etc. This is an excellent way to slow down the practice session and put
you in a position to develop a pre shot routine and further your ability to visualize shots that will lower your score
and not simply improve your ball striking abilities. 2) Play an imaginary hole. Start with hitting a drive, then set up
to a different target hitting a fairway wood, and finish with an approach shot using a short iron. It isn‟t very often
that you use the same club twice on a hole so treat your practice just like that; never hit the same club twice.
By hitting a variety of clubs to the several target poles on the driving range, you will be able to simulate many
different on course shots, building confidence and consistency in your game. Work hard, stay focused, but most
importantly, have fun!
On a side note, if you haven‟t signed up for Junior Golf Camp, don‟t forget to do so. It runs from August
14th-17th for ages 6-16. For more information or to sign up email md42@pga.com or call 610-724-GOLF.

July BBCC Tournament Results
Variable Best Ball Tournament - July 4, 2012
1st Place Gross: Brian & Megan McGowan,
Bill Nazzaro, Eric Estes
2nd Place Gross: Jack & Cheryl MacCarty,
Mark & Nancy Quigley
1st Place Net: Joe & Marie Barajas,
Brent & Mary Tebeau
2nd Place Net: Tom Brennan, Chris Ebersole
John Watson, Paul McIntyre
SGA Team O’ Four - July 5, 2012
1st Place:
2nd Place:
Ed Richman, Dave Shuchat,
Bob Barone, Andy Krepps
Sang Lee, Bob Button, Paul
Salvo, Jim Steininger
WGA Club Championship - July 7, 2012
"A" Flight: Megan McGowan
"B" Flight: Marie Winner
"C" Flight Theresa Held
WGA Better Ball of Partners - July 11, 2012
1st Place:
2nd Place:
Etta Lee Nurick & Joanne Logan
Arlene Friedman & Sharyn Barkan
SGA Individual Low Net - July 12, 2012
Silver Tee Division:
1st place: John Gola
2nd place: Duane Deetscreek
White Tee Division:
1st place: Gordon Drummond
2nd place: Bob Bodziock
SGA Team O’ Four - July 19, 2012
1st Place:
2nd Place:
Joe Piunti, Joe Valerio, Howard
Bolotin, Tom Roden
Bob Bodziock, Joe Goldenberg,
Gordon Drummond, Don Zamborsky
Men’s One Day Member Guest - July 19, 2012
1 st Gross: George Petrellis, Joseph Sullivan,
Mike Danner, Steve Fox
1 st Net: Kevin McAneny, Mel Sonier,
Chris Sanni, Brian Leslie
MGA Summer Shootout - July 20, 2012
WGA Low Gross-Low Net - July 25, 2012
1st Place Gross: Arlene Friedman
2nd Place Gross: Joanne Logan
1st Place Net: Sharyn Barkan
2nd Place Net: Anyce Richman
Junior Club Championship - July 26, 2012
Boys 14-17 Division
1st Place: Jeff Handwerk
Girls 7-9 Division
1st Place: Elizabeth Beek
SGA Better Ball of Partners - July 26, 2012
1st Place: Ralph Ciarrochi
1st Place: Steve Lohbrandt
Couples 9 & Dine - July 27, 2012
1st Place Gross: Henry Wadsworth, Barbara Wadsworth,
Mike Altomare, Shirley Altomare
1st Place Net: Merrill Reese, Cindy Reese, Bob Roma,
Elise Roma
Congratulations to all winners!
Hole-In-Ones
Jim Danaher - Hole #6
Ruppert Lux - Hole #16
Joan Mittendorf - Hole #10
Current Player of the Year Rankings
(As of 7/25/12)
1. Andrew Jeon 807.25
2. Steve Kim 774.05
3. Matthew Manfred 657.49
4. Don Neill 585.61
5. Harvey Levin 520.44
1st Place:
2nd Place:
Joe Barajas
Timothy Gaughan

AUGUST MEETING PACKAGES
PRICE SHOCKER
*Valid for new bookings only. All meetings must operate before August 20, 2012.
WE ARE OFFERING $59 MEETING PACKAGES (VALUED AT $99) FOR NEW
EVENTS BOOKED THAT WILL OPERATE BEFORE AUGUST 20TH!
BUDGET BUSTER DAILY MEETING PACKAGE
at Blue Bell Country Club $59
or
DAILY MEETING PACKAGE
at Normandy Farm Hotel $69
LIMITED NUMBER OF PACKAGES, CALL NOW!
Offer not valid on previous bookings. Price does not include 6% state tax.
Good for certain value dates in August.
Normandy Farm Hotel · Blue Bell Country Club · The Farmer’s Daughter
Route 202 & Morris Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422
215.616.8507 Phone
215.616.8501 Fax

GOLF ASSOCIATIONS
Golf Association of Philadelphia
Tony Regina - GAP Assistant Director of Communications
Talk about variety. The Golf Association of Philadelphia offers a diverse tournament collection this month. It starts
with the Deeg Sezna Four-Ball, which will take place Aug. 7 at Applecross Country Club. Junior players pair up with a
mentor to play golf in honor of the tournament‟s namesake, who was killed in 9/11. The Martson Cup, at White
Manor Country Club, is set for Aug. 15 and limited to players 40 to 54 years of age. Finally, August brings the Senior
27-Hole Challenge, set for Aug. 22 at Spring Mill Country Club.
For more information of the Golf Association of Philadelphia visit www.gapgolf.org.
BBCC Women’s Golf Association
Megan Grosky McGowan - BBCC WGA Chair
Can you believe July is over? We are more then half way through golf season! I hope everyone has found some
time to enjoy our beautiful course. This past month we played our women‟s club championship. Thanks to
everyone who participated in such extreme heat! Day one was played on one of the hottest days of the year! I was
fortunate to be one of the winners along with Marie Winner and Theresa Held. Congratulations to all!
For more information on the Women‟s Golf Association, contact Steve Wahal at 215-616-8107.
BBCC Men’s Golf Association
Joe Sosnowski - BBCC MGA Handicap Chairman
A reminder that you are responsible for posting your scores and posting them correctly into the GHIN system. The
preferred method is to post at the club using the pro shop computer immediately after the round. If the pro shop is
closed the score card can be dropped in the box outside of the pro shop. All cards in the drop box must be legible
with all names clearly written, they must also have the correct date entered and be properly signed.
If you have set a tee time on ForeTees for 18 holes and only play 9 holes, you must have the ForeTees entry
corrected to indicate such. Failure to do so will result in a “Missed Posting”. Likewise, if your score is entered with the
incorrect date, ForeTees will again flag a “Missed Posting”. It is most important to legibly and accurately fill out all
score cards. The same is true for scores being posted online. Thanks for your cooperation.
For more information on the Men‟s Golf Association, contact Steve Wahal at 215-616-8107.

A custom framed edition print of the 14th hole
reflects your interests and lifestyle!
Blue Bell Country Club
Hole 14, Par 5-491 Yards
Blue Bell Country Club
Hole 14, Par 5 - 491 Yards
Certificate of Authenticity
By Patrick Carney
Dear Members,
In July of 2012, Photographer Patrick Carney was commissioned to create an original giclée print of
our club. This special signed edition was created exclusively for the members of Blue Bell Country
Club. Each print is custom framed and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
If you do not already have one of these unique keepsakes of our club, a number of them are available
and make unique birthday or holiday gifts for someone special (or for yourself). If you wish to obtain
one of the prints, please stop by the golf shop to select your custom framing options. A limited number
are available.
Jason Causey
Assistant General Manager

NINE
COUPLES 9 & DINE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31
5:30 PM SHOTGUN
$30 PER PERSON PLUS TAX & SERVICE INCLUDES:
4 PERSON SCRAMBLE
TEAMS MUST CONSIST OF 2 MEN & 2 WOMEN
(MEMBERS MAY INVITE ANOTHER COUPLE AS GUESTS, GUEST FEES APPLY)
CLOSEST TO THE PIN - MEN & WOMEN DIVISIONS
DINE
&
DINNER BUFFET
MIXED GREENS WITH DUO DRESSINGS
CAESAR SALAD
PASTA SALAD
QUINOA & ZUCCHINI LASAGNA
CHICKEN PARMESAN
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES
SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS & ONIONS
ASSORTED MINI PASTRIES
Sign-up sheet is located on the tournament bulletin board outside
of the golf shop. Deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 29th.

DINING & SOCIAL
From our Assistant General Manager
Jason Causey
Craft Beers….What‟s this all about? IPA, Imperial IPA, Chocolate Stout, Barrel Aged Stout,
Belgian Strong Ale and Barleywine…what happened to just plain “Beer”? Remember your first
sip? Probably not one of your fondest memories. Thankfully, we have come a long way since
PBR and Miller Highlife. The Craft Beer market has literally exploded over the past few years,
but surprisingly it still only has less than 10% of the market share. I guess it is hard to compete
with the likes of Miller, Coors & Budweiser, the Corporate Megalodons of the brewing industry.
These guys have eaten up and spat out more craft and micro breweries than you can shake a
stick at, yet the little guys keep hanging around and they are coming out of the
woodwork....with intent. Survival of the fittest? Perhaps, but thinning the herd has had dramatic
results as far as what is now available in the market. When was the last time you were at Whole Foods? What
about Wegmans? Yep, they sell beer and not just any beer, but really good beer. I have even
stumbled across beers that you only read about in magazines some of which are so highly allocated that only the
top 5% of beer bars and restaurants have even been given the privilege of selling.
What does this all mean? It means that the consumer is getting smarter and more savvy about their choice of
suds. Why settle for cheap beer with little or no taste? It is now all about the experience, the complexity of the
flavors and even pairing it with your favorite dish. There is so much good beer and so many beer styles out there
that it can be overwhelming. Did you know that this year the Great American Beer Festival will be judging 84
different beer categories, with another 80 subcategories? That‟s a lot of beer. So, where do you even begin to
start?
Beer consists of only four ingredients, water, malt, hops and yeast. The styles vary from bright crisp pilsners to
velvety, thick stouts. The beauty of this is that you can always find something that suits your palate, whether it is the
fruity tartness of a Raspberry Lambic or the peppery nuances of a dry Farmhouse Saison. With beer there is truly
something for everyone, if you are willing to give it a try.
Lucky for you – as a Blue Bell member you don‟t have to look far. We have a beer list that consists of over 80
bottles & cans and a rotating draft beer selection that would rival the best beer bars in Philadelphia. Since the
addition of our new beer tower in January 2011, which brought us from two beers to four beers, we have served
over 75 different craft beers on tap. Name another country club in Pennsylvania or the United States that can say
that? Give up? That‟s right….NONE. I am proud of our beer list here at Blue Bell and it is my passion and my
pleasure to be your guide on this adventure called Craft Beer.
Please join us this month for our monthly Lobby Tasting on Friday, August 17th from 6-8PM. Lobby Tastings are
complimentary to members and members‟ guests, so come out and try some of these specialty beers!

STRUSE NEWS
From our Course Superintendent
Todd Struse, GCSAA
The dreaded triple bogey from a greenside bunker; we have all done it a time or two. Not
even Tiger is immune from such a mistake. While I am sure he is still shaking his head at the triple
bogey on hole six that possibly cost him the 2012 British Open, bunkers, otherwise known as sand
traps, are exactly that…a trap. Royal Lytham certainly had its fair share, 206 to be exact and
incredibly deep. While our bunkers here in the U.S. aren‟t quite as extreme, they are
considered a hazard and should be difficult to play from.
Bunkers are sometimes the subject of criticism. From the golfer's perspective, they are either
too hard, too soft or too wet. They can be an architect's dream and a superintendent's worst
nightmare. From the golfer‟s point of view, their design and location can affect the strategy, aesthetic appeal and
playability of a hole. Take for example the redesign of the greenside bunkers on hole number 13. While still a
difficult hole, by removing the front bunkers players may now run the ball onto the elevated green instead of flying
it to the pin with a long iron.
But for superintendents, bunker maintenance requires consistent work. We must maintain the best possible playing
surface without sacrificing the bunker‟s role as a hazard. Accomplishing those objectives makes bunker
maintenance one of the most significant items on our schedule. Here at BBCC we do daily bunker maintenance.
We are constantly grooming and raking the bunkers to ensure proper sand depth and smoothness and we also
make sure the bunker edge is well defined preventing any grass from bleeding into the sand. Throughout the
season we determine if any bunkers require additional sand in order to prevent any significant drainage problems.
So what can our golfers do on his/her own to help maintain a bunker and manicure the course? One can begin
with the proper method of raking a bunker after entering. Greenside bunkers are usually raked in the direction of
play or toward the center of the green. Fairway bunkers are raked parallel to play from tee to green. When you are
finished, the sand's surface should be even, with no signs of divots or footprints. The important thing is that the sand
be in as good or better condition than that which you found it in. Make sure golfers following behind you have a
good quality bunker from which to play any necessary sand shots. And if you are like me and you consider
bunkers to be more of a sand TRAP, reach out to any of the golf professional staff on a few tips on how to
successfully navigate your way out of a bunker. And hey, if you can make a double bogey or less from a bunker, at
least you can say you were better than Tiger Woods!
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out at tstruse@hansen-properties.com.

PRINTING PERKS
We can beat local competitors
pricing, right here at the club!
Our costs vs. local print companies:
(from 1-500 copies)
1-sided Color copies………………………….them 49¢ us 25¢
1-sided black and white copies………...them 10¢ us 5¢
black and white #10 envelopes…………them 13¢ us 9¢
2-sided Color copies………………………….them 98¢ us 45¢
2-sided black and white copies………...them 20¢ us 9¢
Color Business cards (per card)..……..them 13¢ us 8¢
black and white business cards………them 9¢ us 5¢
An average savings of over
50% compared to local
print companies
Contact Hilary at 215-616-8106 or email
hilaryo@hansen-properties.com with any
print work that you may need!
Make your Country Club your one-stop-shop!

THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE
MEN’S MEMBER-GUEST TOURNAMENT ON JULY 19, 2012.
Have an email address or phone number change? Contact Hilary Omohundro,
Member Services, at 215-616-8106 or email hilaryo@hansen-properties.com
to update your information on file.