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TheUnicornUnicornJANUARY 2016
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTThis year your Board of Directors has developed a framework that will help focus its direction over the coming year. The Board adopted a mission statement and has established specific goals to help guide the club’s operation and set priorities. Standing committees will be encouraged to assist the board by developing specific and measurable targets in support of these broader goals. Later this year we will be asking our entire membership for their input on the club’s op-erations and priorities when we conduct member focus groups and a member survey. The results of the focus groups and survey will help determine priorities and direction of the club in the coming years.
Set forth below is the mission statement and goals. Let’s all work together to help make FHCC a superb club.
FHCC MISSION STATEMENTTO MAINTAIN AN ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB THAT ACHIEVES THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF MEM-BER SATISFACTION IN GOLF, SOCIAL AND FAMILY EVENTS.
2016 GOALS• SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS TO AND FROM THE MEMBERSHIP.• ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT AND SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENT IN THE CONDITION OF THE GOLF COURSE.• ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY, SERVICE AND OVERALL EXPERIENCE OF THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE FUNCTIONS.• ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENT IN THE ATTRACTION AND RETENTION OF MEMBERS.• REFINE THE FHCC ECONOMIC MODEL SO THAT IT BEST SUPPORTS THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THE CLUB BY BALANCING OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS WITH LONG RANGE STRATEGIC GOALS AND CAPITAL INVESTMENTS.• DEVELOP AND CONDUCT A MEMBER EXPERIENCE AND PREFERENCE SURVEY THAT HELPS GUIDE THE ACTIONS OF THE BOARD IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE MEMBERSHIP.• CONDUCT A THOROUGH EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES TO OUR CURRENT MEMBER ENTRY AND EXIT MODEL, INCLUDING TRANSITION TO SENIOR STATUS AS WELL AS INITIATION AND TRANSFER FEES.
Corey Ford , President
2 JANUARY 2016
Friendly Hills Country Club8500 South Villaverde Drive • Whittier, CA 90605-1342
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
President Corey Ford1st Vice President Rick McGill2nd Vice President Dave EsgroSecretary Eric ChengTreasurer David GomezStrategy Kristine ChungDirector Mitch CartyDirector John GilboyDirector R.C. HarlanDirector Luis MichelDirector Carl Miller
Finance Chair David GomezGreens Chair Rick McGillGolf Shop & Tournament Chair Luis MichelHouse Chair Dave EsgroMembership Chair Kristine ChungSocial Chair Carl MillerLong Range Planning Chair Eric ChengLegal & Bylaws Chair R.C. HarlanMembership Communication Chair John GilboyTennis, Fitness & Junior Programs Chair Mitch Carty
ArOUND the CLUBLet it rain, let it rain, let it rain. As we move into January, the highly anticipated rains from El Nino have not yet materialized. However, they most certainly will come and when they do, really good things are going to happen. The most important benefit the rains will bring is a complete flushing of salts from the grass on the golf course, especially the fairways. Salt is the great growth inhibitor for turf and in our case, high salt levels are one of the biggest reasons
our fairways are in the condition they are. With a few good flushings and the warmer weather that typically comes In February and March, the fairway turf will once again begin rapid growth and become lush and full.
Chef Peter and Sous Chef Laura have now been on board for over a month and have assembled a terrific team and exciting menus to satisfy the membership’s dining preferences. Our service staff under the guidance of Food and Beverage Director Christine Bobadilla is primed and ready to make your every dining experience a memorable one. Please take a minute to fill out the dining satisfaction survey each time you dine at the Club so we can hopefully recognize our staff members for doing a good job.
As noted in President Ford’s Unicorn article in this newsletter, one of the goals of this year’s Board of Directors is to improve communications to and from the mem-bership. One of the best ways to keep informed of what is happening around the Club is to make a regular practice of going onto the Club’s new website. A short tutorial is shown here below. I am reaching out to all of you to follow the tutorial and begin using your smart phone to get onto the website to make tee times and keep abreast of all the happenings around the Club.
On December 14th we held our annual Employee Holiday Dinner Party hosting nearly 200 staff and family. The evening included a nice picture slide show of all employees, a fabulous dinner prepared by outside cooks and servers, a nice gift for all attendees and most importantly, the handing out of the bonuses collected from the mem-bership. I would like to thank the entire membership, especially those of you who contributed more than the $100 recommended amount, for truly making your staff ’s Christmas special.
See you around!
Dave
FHCC WEBSITE 101 The FHCC Website is a useful tool for members to stay connected and engaged! If you haven’t logged on to the website here are some helpful tips to successfully login. 1) Log on to your Internet browser and go to www.friendlyhillscc.com, 2) On the home page, click on LOGIN in the upper right hand corner, 3) for your username enter 00 + your 4-digit member 4) next, your password will be the first initial of your first name and your last name (e.g. Dave Goodrich, dgoodrich), 5) Click on LOGIN 6) You will be prompted to change your username and password upon logging in 7) VOILA! You are logged on to the FHCC website. Top 10 features we encourage you to familiarize yourself with once you login:
• My Club – News and Announcements, weekly updated course conditions and important news • Calendar – Detailed information on upcoming events to help you plan • Golf – Book your tee times online • Dining – Updated seasonal menus • Board of Directors – Follow your current leaders and their goals for 2016 • Newsletter – Read a digital copy of the monthly Unicorn Newsletter and an archive of the 2015 Calendar Year • Feedback Form – We want to hear about your experiences, let us know • Member Statement – Check your current charges and/or make your payments online • Member Profile – Update your contact information, change of address, e-mail, etc. • Member Directory – Stay connected with your fellow members
If you have any questions or need assistance with logging into the website, contact Jessica Magdosku, Director of Membership & Marketing, (562) 698-0331 at extension 304 or via e-mail, [email protected]
By Jay Prestella
PRESIDENTS CUP UPDATE
Three individuals are left in the field that can win the crown of Presidents Cup match play champion. Edward Tien vs Daryl Yao will face off, with the winner playing John Wuo. We appre-ciate the great participation for this event and will tell you who the champ is in next month’s Unicorn.
MOST IMPROVED
Mark Williams 6.3 to 4.8Tom Malkasian 9.8 to 8.2Tim Borowski 13.8 to 12.3Burhan Nasser 3.1 to 2.4
OFF THE TEE
Men’s GolfJANUARY 2016
Lately there has been some confusion about taking relief from our turf removed areas. Here is our local rule:1. You must take relief.2. You must drop at the nearest point of relief, no closer to the hole.3. Absolutely no driving golf carts through the mulch areas.
LOCAL RULE
Sam Chen 17.1 to 15.3Dr. Julius Gray 17.1 to 15.9Bob Chavira 11.2 to 10.4Danny Garcia 17.1 to 16.1
By Robin Cass
4 JANUARY 2016
FROM TEE TO GREEN
MOST IMPROVED GOLFERS20 and under group: Stephanie Ford. Her index improved from 8.6 to 7.9, taking her handicap from a 10 to 9.21 and above group: Marie Brown. Her index improved from 27.7 to 21.2, taking her handicap from a 33 to 25.Congratulations ladies!
MEMBER/MEMBER TOURNAMENTThe winners of our fall Member-Member tournament, chaired by Susan Shimizu, were announced at meeting Day. This friendly competition is a two-week event, better ball of partners. Closest to the pin winners were Susan Ly 1st and 2nd day, Marilyn Ampudia and Robin Cass. Here’s how they finished:
A Flight 2-dayOverall GrossVicky Ma, Kim Shanahan1st GrossLaura Holbrook, Martha Chavira2nd Gross Nancy Sheals, Marilyn Ampudia3rd Gross Kay Wimer, Kathy Kow
1st NetYin Bhir, Gina Malkasian2nd NetShirley Berres, Ching Chen3rd Net Lora Martorano, Robin Cass
Member-Member Chairman Susan Shimizu and playing partner Lanis Peterson
B Flight 2-dayOverall GrossAdriana Messick, Dominga Hong1st GrossBetty Toda, Alice Chen2nd Gross Susan Ly, Linda Sandler3rd Gross Lanis Peterson, Susan Shimizu
1st NetLinda Sarneck, Sarah Samayoa2nd NetLenore Garmin, Janet Osborn3rd Net Karin James, Fumiko Kumoda
Member-Member A Flight Overall Low GrossKim Shanahan & Vicky Ma
Member-Member B FlightOverall Low GrossDominga Hong & Adriana Messick
HOLIDAY HACKERSThe highlight of December is our annual Holiday Hackers tour-nament. This year, Barbara Carty, Linda Milano and Marilyn Ampudia chaired the event with the theme “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” Eighty members and guests, decked out in holiday attire
came out to play on a chilly December morning. Raj-a-Claus, aka Assistant Pro Raj Samra, was jolly on the course for photos with the ladies. Mrs. Claus, aka Nancy Bobier, navigated the course with a sleigh full of “Jingle Jello.” Festive decorations were beautifully arranged in the ladies locker room and the dining room. Santa theme ball mark-ers were the tee prizes wrapped in a handmade holiday decoration. Closest to the pin winners were lucky enough to take home one of the elaborate Santa centerpieces. Head Pro Jay Prestella and Assistant Pro Kris Bernard were on hand to sing some fun golf lyrics Christmas songs and pass out the gift card prizes to the field.
Holiday Hacker Chairmen ~ Barbara Carty, Marilyn Ampudia, Linda Milano
Check-in helpers trying hard to make Santa’s Nice list ~ Lloyd Toda, Don Carty, Larry Milano
Mrs. Claus and Raj-a-Claus ~ Nancy Bobier & Raj Samra
A Flight 1st GrossKathy KurataAngela CollinsChing ChenSheree Shin
2nd Gross Stephanie FordJane KimSarah JangKate Huh
3rd Gross Vicky MaTechi YuMabel TienSoyoung Kim
4th Gross Masako IgushiUtako AraiMichi YoshidaJunko Kikuchi
A Flight 1st NetNancy ShealsCarol KnyalMarilyn AmpudiaNancy Webb
2nd NetYin BhirLinda ShadeToshiko AnanPatty Kelly
3rd NetShirley BerresSanta DeSilvaJacqueline CheouTeri Sitton
A Flight 1st Gross WinnersSheree Shin, Ching Chen, Angela Collins & Kathy Kurata
A Flight 1st Net WinnersNancy Sheals, Carol Knyal, Nancy Webb & Marilyn Ampudia
Ladies’ GolfJANUARY 2016
A Flight 2nd Gross WinnersJane Kim, Stephanie Ford, Sarah Jang & Kate Huh
A Flight 2nd Net WinnersLinda Shade, Patty Kelly, Yin Bhir & Toshiko Anan
B Flight 1st Gross WinnersTeresa Kim, Joanne Ko, Kim Shanahan & Christine Chung
B Flight 1st GrossKim ShanahanTeresa KimJoanne KoChristine Chung
2nd Gross Kay WimerAlexa DavisKathy KowNaomi Endo
3rd Gross Adriana MessickConnie CareyDominga HongKim Gully
4th Gross Joanne LeongTerrie GalantaLouise WongSandy Suzuki
B Flight 1st NetGina MalkasianKaren AoyagiMary CampbellJanice Blackwell
2nd NetLanis PetersonLiz FriedrichRobin CassJudy Myers
3rd NetSusan ShimizuJenny ChengFumiko KumodaNoriko Tawa
B Flight 2nd Gross WinnersNaomi Endo, Kay Wimer, Kathy Kow & Alexa Davis
B Flight 1st Net WinnersMary Campbell, Gina Malkasian, Janice Blackwell & Karen Aoyagi
B Flight 2nd Net WinnersLiz Friedrich, Lanis Peterson, Robin Cass & Judy Myers
UPCOMING EVENTSTuesday, January 5th, will be our Installation Day for new officers. Golf will be an 8:30 scramble. Be sure to sign up. Chaired by Nancy Bobier, this promises to be a special event.
The winter Eclectic tournament begins on January12th and continues for 6 weeks. Each player is able to see how good their “ideal” score can be.
January Guest Day will be on the 26th, and we encourage members to invite their guests for a fun round of golf and a great luncheon.
As always, we invite all FHCC ladies to come join us on Tuesdays for Ladies’ Day. The 3rd Tuesday of the month is Meeting Day and is a good time to get acquainted. The sign-up sheet for Meeting Day is in the locker room, so come out and play!
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6 JANUARY 2016
Tuesday MorningsAdult Intermediate
9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Private Lessonsby appointment
FROM THE TENNIS PROWe always hear about the importance of footwork in tennis, but why is it so important?
Consider the following:1. The proper footwork takes you “there” to hit the ball properly.2. Without good footwork you’ll hit the ball either too late or too early.3. Footwork is essential to balance, balance is essential to striking the ball properly and striking the ball properly is essential to wining points.4. A smooth footwork will save you energy that can be best used striking the ball.5. Good footwork reduces the risk of injuries.6. The proper footwork will extend your aerobic capacity and mental lucidity throughout the match even as you begin to get a bit tired.7. Good footwork improves your transition from defense to offense and vice versa.
I hope all these considerations push you a bit to work on your footwork and improve it!
See you on the courts!
Jorge Schneider , USPTA 1
Tennis Lessons
HOLIDAY HACKERS
COURTSIDEBy Melanie Lyons
LADIES DAYThe ladies of FHWTA welcomed the Holiday Season in style on December 2, 2015 thanks to an elegant and entertaining Ladies Day hosted by entertainers extraordinaire Carol Day and Maria Fuhrman. ‘Joyeux Noel’ was the theme for the day, and the Ladies were treated to delicious treats holiday treats courtside and a fun day of play. Afterwards, silver and ivory decorations and candlelight set the mood as the ladies enjoyed a wonderful luncheon with a definite French flair in the inti-mate and elegantly decorated East Room. The day’s festivities concluded with a lovely holiday themed gift exchange, warm holiday wishes and lots of laughter.
Winners for the day were:1st Place Eloina Aguilar2nd Place Aracely Gordon3rd Place- tie- Carole Macauley and Melanie Lyons
JANUARY 2016
Tennis
Carole Macauley, Aracely Gordon, Carol Ann Malkasian, Melanie Lyons and Eloina Aguilar
Ladderack: (Current standings as of November)Debbie Bratton and Carole Macauley 28Melissa Lopez and Missy Reyna 28Aracely Gordon and Iliana Gallagher 28Barbara DeLaPena and Martha Chavira 20Jennifer Subia and Susan Washle -14Eloina Aguilar and Lora Martorano -13Carol Malkasian and Melanie Lyons -4
Team play continues to be competitive with Sets on Fire closing the gap. Current standings:50 Shades of Aces: 5Sets on Fire: 4
Upcoming Dates: The New Year will be upon us before we know it, so make sure to mark these important dates on your calendar:
1/6/16 Ladies’ Day1/13/16 Ladderack1/20/16 & 1/27/16 Team Play
Happy Holidays from the Ladies of FHWTA!
Hostesses Carol Day and Maria Fuhrman
Carol Malkasian & Debbie Bratton
JANUARYEMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES
Silvestre Carrillo Food and Beverage - 16 Years
Bob Heins Accounting - 3 Years
Matthew Figueroa Food and Beverage - 9 Years
Jessica Magdosku Membership & Marketing - 1 Year
8 JANUARY 2016
BREAKFASTWITH SANTA
OF COURSEHappy Holidays from the Golf Course Maintenance Department!
As we creep into winter with cooler days and nights, we are starting to see a steady pattern of rain events. While these first few events have not been large, they have been consistent and moisture has been in the forecast most
days. If you are thinking “where is this El Nino?” You are not alone! The current models show the event beginning to pick up steam in January and peaking in February and March.
We have been using this time without significant rainfall to get a few late season projects completed. Drainage is being installed along the front edges of several greens to help the greens drain more effectively and reduce the buildup of salts in the soil. Concurrently with this project we are also addressing several weak approach areas through the use of sod that has been harvested from the begin-nings of fairways. This practice is being utilized to allow the turf to be at the same mowing height as the surrounding area, eliminating the need to slowly reduce the height of cut to match. Because this work is being done in the winter, it will take longer for the areas to knit together, however, the results in the Spring will be far superior to the results should we have waited to make the improve-ments. The areas will be painted as Ground Under Repair as well as roped off to reduce/eliminate traffic. Please take a drop from these areas should your ball come to rest within them.
The Landscape Enhancement Project has come to a close! We will be monitoring the plant material through the winter and submit a list of plants that will need to be replaced in the Spring to American Landscape who are more than willing to come back to replace the material that needs to be. The final step in the process with the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) involves submitting documents to them, having a site visit to verify the work was completed and a waiting period to receive the approved rebate. We have submitted the required information the MWD and are working to schedule our site visit.
Thank you all for your patience and cooperation as the Landscape Enhancement Project was taking place this year. From June through November there was abundant work being done to your golf course and I feel that our Membership handled the inconveniences and frustrations of the project incredibly well! Thank you all!
Our staff would also like to thank all of you for your generous contributions to the Employee Holiday Bonus Fund! These contributions are very much appreci-ated by myself and all of my staff!
Happy Holidays,
Michael Wolpoff, Golf Course Superintendent
DID YOU KNOW FHCC OFFERS MEMBERSHIP
INCENTIVES?
We LOVE referrals!For those new members sponsored by a Regular member, both the sponsoring
member and the incoming new member have their choice of one of the following:
1. $599 Club Credit
2. 20 Complimentary Guest Rounds
Want to learn more about these incentives?
Contact Jessica Magdosku, Director of Membership & Marketing
Dear Fellow Members, Thank you so very much for your wonderful cards, flowers, hugs, and many words and support to encourage me after my husband, Stan, had left me to play golf in the pain-free heaven. I had a fortunate 15 years of his late life together with many of our golfing friends. We certainly had lots and lots of laughs. Thank you for helping me through this difficult time. Sincerely with my love,Keiko Yoshida
Duplicate Bridge Recent masterpoint winners at duplicate bridge are: Carol and Ron Copley, Judy and Joel Sandberg, Helen Boltinghouse, Fran and John Brant, Michi Yoshida, and Carlos and Raymond Garcia.
Bridge Tip: Avoid leading a singleton trump.
Duplicate Bridge is held every Thursday evening, starting at 6:30 p.m. We usually finish by 9:30 p.m. Bridge Director, Steve Sturm 657-216-2134
Friendly Hills Country Club8500 South Villaverde Drive
Whittier, California 90605-1398 or 1342
Office: 562.698.0331 • Golf Shop: 562.693.3623www.friendlyhillscc.com
First Class MailU.S. Postage
PAIDWhittier, CA
Permit No. 235
Clubhouse Hours Lower Level Dining Breakfast Tuesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday - Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Lunch Tuesday - Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Terrace Tuesday - Friday & Sun. 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Upper Level Dining Thursday - Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Snack Bar Wednesday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Golf Shop Tuesday - Sunday closes at 5:00 p.m. Administration Office Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Accounting Office Tuesday- Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Administrative StaffDave Goodrich............................................General Manager, COO [email protected] Bobadilla...................................Food & Beverage Director [email protected] Phan..................................................................Executive Chef [email protected] Heins.........................................................................Controller [email protected] Brittany Kuramoto.................................................Catering Director [email protected] Magdosku................... Director of Membership & Marketing [email protected] Wolpoff, CGCS.......................Golf Course Superintendent [email protected] Prestella, PGA..........................................Head Golf Professional [email protected] Reeves..............................................Maintenance Supervisor [email protected] Schneider, USPTA.......................................Tennis Professional [email protected]
