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December 9 - 21

COVER STORY You can feel the chill outside

as we move from fall to winter. Artist/Designer Jack Martin captures this pictorial happen­ing with his wonderful illustra­tive portrayal of leaves falling from a tree.

- THE EDITOR

OLYMPIAN (ISSN 0030-2163) is published monthly for $36.00 per year (single copies $3.25 each) by The Olympic Club at 524 Post Street. San Francisco, Cali­fornia 94102. Periodicals Postage Paid at the Post Office at San Francisco, California. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Olympic Club, 524 Post Street, San Francisco, California 94102. For prompt delivery of the Magazine, Olympians should please notify the Ac­counting Department at 524 Post Street, San Francisco, California of any change of address.

Telephone Clark Sherman at 415.345.5211.

VOLUME 30 / NOVEMBER 2002 / NUMBER 11 4 Two Month Calendar 6 Holiday Schedule for Both Clubhouses 7 President's Report / RICHARD GuoGENHIME 8 Holiday Events for the City Club 9 Holiday Events for Lakeside

10 President's Cup Championship / BRAD NELSON 11 NCAA Basketball Dinner/ PHIL GALVIN 11 OC Women Dominate Annual Shooting Day / STEPHEN Gorn 12 Open Tennis Team Reaches Semis at Nationals/ NIGEL O'RouRKE 12 Annual Tennis Fair and Club Singles/ NIGEL O'RouRKE 12 WGS Invitational/ KATHLEEN MEEKER 13 A Special Evening of Wine Tasting / ToM HALL 13 Olympians Enjoy Tennis in Hawaii/ SusAN KRAMER & PETER BARTLETT 14 SGA Update/ JoHN MARCIANO 14 Final Home & Home / JoHN MARCIANO 14 Weems Faces Former Team at Maples / LARS AHLSTROM 15 Intra-Club Softball Tournament/ RAY WILLIAMSON 16 Our Yoga Program/ ANNETTE MURPHY 16 Sports Quiz I RICK KELLER 17 Fall Fun Cycle Ride/ ToM HALL 18 Fall Fun Run / FRANK ROLLO, JR. 18 Tips From The Pros 18 In Memoriam 19 Golf Course Maintenance Update 20 What's Doing in Athletics 21 Athletic Director's Update/ GARY CROOK 21 Coach's Comer/ PHIL GALVIN 22 Tee To Green I GERRY STRATFORD 22 Rules of Golf/ BRUCE FLOWER 23 General Manager's Report / DENNIS BouEY 23 A Tradition Continues / LINDA KENNEDY

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ENJOYYO~ OLYMPIC CLUB

NOVEMBER 2002 SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Thanksgiving, November 28 Friday, November 29 1 2 Golf Holiday Schedule Lakeside Guests Allowed On MOR & Main Bar Lakeside Ocean Course Only CLOSED for L&D ~ acing & ABS JiJeiiii1ilember Tour Lakeside Grill Rm 7am-9pm & Bar 11am-9pm 10am

M'M'lffl J:.. ~J:.~-ey {i11,P'lll' Dinner Seatings 6:15 & 12 Noon

3, 3:30, 6 & 6:30 pm City Club Yoga Class 12 Noon

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 City Club No Classes at the City Club No Classes Athletic Facilities Open Lakeside Main Dinin Room Closed for Dinner

THIS MO NIH' S BOOK: All Outlets CLOSED MOR Closed for Lakeside Lakeside

FURY by Salman Rushdie Athletic Facilities Open Lunch & Dinner FatnerDaughter Night FatnerDaughter Night Buffet Seatings 12 & Grill Rm & Bar Open 11 am to 7pm Reception 6 pm Reception 6 pm Interested Members RSVP Dinner 7:30 pm Dinner 7:30 pm

DuAnne Wong at 415.345.5147 12:30, 3 & 3:30 pm Snack Bar 9am to 5pm Dancing Tony Hall Dancing Tony Hall

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ~ ~ ~ Handball Hall of Fame Doubles

Lakeside acing aining 6:45 am

acing & ABS MDITTTosed Yoga 4:30 pm For Brunch & Dinner 7am&10am 6:15 & 12 Noon

Yoga Class 5:30 pm SGA Yoga Class 12 Noon Golf

~ 'rear-End Tourney WineMaker Dinner Tne Challenge (L) B/0 12 Noon Ocean Reception 6:15 pm ·ng 6 pm No Guest Play Day Dinner? pm

B/09am

Lakeside S"tyClpb ~-ty Cl b Lakeside Lakeside

FatnerDaughter Night acing New Member Tour 7pm q s Banquet Tennis Banquet 6:30pm MamTimi~ Room

Reception 5 pm 6:15am, 10am City Club Xi~glub City Club Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dinner 6: -9 pm

Dinner 6:30 pm & 12 Noon a arte Dinner Buffet Dinner Casual Attire Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm Dancing Tony Hall Yoga Class 5:30 pm Circuit Training 6:45 am 6 to 9 pm w/Pianist 6to9pm Piano Entertainment Tom Leps

10 llveteran's Day 12 13 14 15 16 " ~ ~ ~ acing & ABS Tennis

49ers vs Kansas City acing aining 6:45 am 6:15 & 12 Noon Turkey Tournament 1:158m 7 am& 10am Yoga 4:30 pm Yoga Class 12 Noon Bus iarts Yoga Class 5:30 pm Power Pacing Lakesi e11 :30 am Challenge yj%CI b

eate NWcht Dunhi/1 Cigar Event

Lakeside ~ Cirque du oleil 6pm

Lakeside SuiidayBrunch acing

Dinner 5:30 pm Lakeside MamTimi~ Room

10 am to 1:30 pm 6:15am, 10am City Club ~ ~ Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dinner 6: -9 pm

Buffet Dinner & 12 Noon e Dinner nner Casual Attire Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm 5to 7:30 pm Yoga Class 5:30 pm Circuit Training 6:45 am 6 to 9 pm w/Pianist 6to9pm Piano Entertainment Bay Society

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 §'ty Cif ~ City Club aining 6:45 am o e acing & ABS

Circuit Training 6:45 am Yoga 4:30 pm 6:15 & 12 Noon Big Game Bus

s·ty Clpb §'ty Cl b Yoga Class 12 Noon Leaves City Club

~ at 10:30 am for

WGS o e acing Literary u c with Dr. Stone Berkeley

WGANC Open Day 7am&10am Group 12:30 pm 11 am Yoga Class 5:30 pm ~ Lakeside ~ gAwards

Lakeside ~ Committee& nner 7 pm Lakeside SuiidayBrunch acing Commissioners

City Club Lakeside MamTimina Room

10 am to 1:30 pm 6:15am, 10am Dinner ~ Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dinner 6:3 -9 pm Buffet Dinner & 12 Noon Cocktails 6:30 pm e Dinner Buffet Dinner Casual Attire Danci~ 8:30-11 :30 pm 5to 7:30 pm Yoga Class 5:30 pm Dinner? pm 6 to 9 pm w/Pianist 6to9pm Piano Entertainment Tony all

24 25 26 27 28 Thanksgiving 29 30 Golf Holiday Schedule

~ Guests Allowed On See Schedule Above Ocean Course Only

acing Lakeside ?am& 10am

Yoga Class 5:30 pm Gri!r"Room Closed Golf Grill Bar 11·7 pm Rolfday Schedule

~ ~ No Guest Play Day

Lakeside ~ y s 5:30 es Lakeside All Outlets CLOSED Sunday Brunch acing •.: Athletic Facilities Open MamTimina Room

10 am to 1:30 pm 6:15 am, 10 am ~ Dinner 6:3 -9 pm Buffet Dinner & 12 Noon City Club ng Room Buffet Seatin~s 12 & Dancing 8:30-11:30 pm 5 to 7:30 pm Yoga Class 5:30 pm Circuit Training 6:45 am CLOSED for Dinner 12:30, 3 & 3: o pm Ron Zucca

THERE'S So MucH To EXPERIENCE

SUNDAY

1 Golf Shop Open House 12-4 pm

49ers vs Sea Hawks 1:15pm Bus Departs Lakeside11 :30 am

Lakeside SunclayBrunch 10 am to 1:30 pm Buffet Dinner 5 to 7:30 pm

8 Golf "Cfiiistmas Tourney B/O10 am L&O

Lakeside Closedfor Sunday Brunch Buffet Dinner 5to 7:30 pm

15 ~·tyc1l

with Santa 11 amto2pm

49ers vs Packers 1:15pm Bus Departs Lakeside11 :30 am

Lakeside Suiida.yBrunch 10 amlo 1:30 pm Buffet Dinner 5 to 7:30 pm

22 ~ty Clhb with Santa 11 amto2pm

Lakeside SunclayBnmch 10 am to 1:30 pm Buffet Dinner 5 to 7:30 pm

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Lakeside Suiida.yBrunch 10 am to 1:30 pm Buffet Dinner 5-7:30pm

MONDAY

2

CilYQub PowerPacing 6:15 am, 10 am & 12 Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

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CiJILru. PowerPac1ng 6:15am, 10am & 12 Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

16 CiJILru Power?ilcing 6:15 am, 10 am & 12 Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

CiJILru J:uficnw/ Pianist

23 CiJILru Power?ilcing 6:15 am, 10 am & 12 Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

CiJILru [uncl,w/Pianist

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CitvClub PowerPacing 6:15am, 10am & 12 Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

DECEMBER 2002 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

3 4 5 6 7

City Club Circuit Training 6:45 am

10 ~tmas Luncheon at Lakeside

CiJILru Powerflacing 7 & 10 am Yoga Class 5:30 pm Lakeside ~ristmas Party Cocktails 11 :30 Lunch 1 pm CiJILru -cirqiiiiduSoleil& Special Dinner 5:30 pm

x·fa&b e Dinner 6 to 9 pm w/Pianist

11 ~-ty Clpb o e acing

7am&10am Yoga Class 5:30 pm

CiJILru City Club AlaCarfe Dinner Circuit Training 6:45 am 6 to 9 pm w/Pianist

17 18 ~·ty Clpb .

City Club aang Circuit Training 6:45 am 7 am & 10 am

CiJILru wni:h w / Pianist

2A Christmas ~ Eve

Lakeside Gri11Bar11am-7pm MDR/Bar Open for lune Golf Pro Shop 7am-3pm Golf Range 7am - 4pm Golf: Holiday Schedule City Club Normal Schedule No Classes CiJILru [uncl,w/Pianist

31 New Year's Eve

Golf Holiday Schedule Guests OK Ocean Course Only

CiJILru f..lofrnafSchedule Clubhouse Closes at11 pm

Yoga Class 5:30 pm

CiJILru J:uficnw/ Pianist

CiJILru AlaCarfe Dinner 6 to 9 pm w/Pianist

25 Christmas Day

Lakeside Grill Room/Bar CLOSED Main Bar 2 -10 pm Christmas Dinner 3 & 3:30, 6 & 6:30 pm Golf: Monday Schedule City Club Clubhouse 5 am-11 pm All Other Outlets Closed Christmas Buffet 12 & 12:30, 3 & 3:30 pm

l New Year's Day

Golf Holiday Schedule No Guests

City Club & Lakeside See Schedule

CiJILru CiJILru CfrcuffTraining 6:45 am ~acing & Abs Yoga4:30pm 6:15&12Noon

City Club Buffet Dinner 6to9 pm

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Yoga Class 12 Noon

Lakeside Holiday Party Cocktails 6:30 Buffet 7 pm Entertainment 9 pm Dance Until Midnight

13 CiJILru CiJILru CTrcuifTraining 6:45 am Powef Pacing & Abs Yoga4:30pm 6:15&12Noon

Yoga Class 12 Noon

Handball Christmas Doubles

City Club Buffet Dinner 6to9pm

19 CiJILru CfrcuffTraining 6:45 am Yoga4:30 pm

CiJILru [uncl,w/Pianist

~-*c10b u e nner

6to9pm

26 CiJILru Jl.loClasses Lakeside ff<irmaf'Schedule

CiJILru MDRlTosed for Breakfast MDR Ooen for Lunch & Buffet Grill Closed Bar Open 3-10 pm

New Year's Eve, December31 Lakeside

Lakeside Holtday Party Cocktails 6:30 Buffet 7 pm Entertainment 9 pm Dance Until Midnight

20 ~/;~nist CiJILru ~acing&Abs 6:15 & 12 Noon Yoga Class 12 Noon Power Pacing Challenge Holiday Mixer 6-9 pm

Lakeside Holiday Party Cocktails 6:30 Buffet? pm Entertainment 9 pm Dance Until Midnight

27 2·tyC~ b es All Outlets Open

CiJILru MOITTJpen for Breakfast & Lunch Grill Closed Bar Open 3-10 pm

Lakeside Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Casual Attire Piano Entertainment

Lakeside f.lewl,,,ember Tour 10am

Lakeside liilainTiming Room Dinner 6:30-9 pm Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm Tony ffall

14 CiJILru 1Iriiiicn with Santa 11 amto2pm

Lakeside Holiday Party Cocktails 6:30 Buffet? pm Entertainment 9 pm Dance Until Midnight

21 CiJILru 1Iriiiicn with Santa 11 amto2pm

Lakeside Ho/1day Party Cocktails 6:30 Buffet? pm Entertainment 9 pm Dance Until Midnight

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Lakeside MainUimng Room Dinner 6:30-9 pm Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm SyMa Gaylord

New Year's Day, January 1 Lakeside

Grill Bar 11am - 7pm MDR/Bar Open for Lunch

, "' Grill Rm 7am-2:30pm "llili.,_,,..~4 Grill Bar Barn - 7pm

Golf Pro Shop 7am - 5:30,em New Years Eve Party 7pm-1am

CiJILru JI.JormaT Schedule Grill Bar 11am -7pm Clubhouse Closes at 11pm

'i:~'-- J MDR CLOSED ~ Hike & Dip

Breakfast 9:30am Golf Pro Shop 7am -5:30 pm

CilYQub Clu6nouse 6am - 11 pm All Outlets Closed

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THANKSGIVING WEEK THANKSGIVING WEEK 1.,

Wednesday, November 27 Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner Wednesday, November 27 Normal Schedule All Other Outlets Normal Schedule Thursday, November 28 Grill Room Closed

Thursday, November 28 Clubhouse 5 a.m. -11 p.m. Thanksgiving Grill Bar 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Buffet 12, 12:30, 3, 3:30 p.m. Main Dining Room 3, 3:30 & 6, 6:30 p.m.

All Other Outlets Closed Main Bar 2 p.m. -10 p.m. Athletic Facilities Open Golf Range /Pro Shop 4 p.m./7 a -5:30 p

Friday, November 29 Main Dining Room Closed Golf: Holiday Schedule Guests Allowed

Grill Room Normal Schedule I Ocean Only

Grill Bar 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Friday, November 29 Grill Room 7 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Snack Bar Normal Schedule Grill Bar 11 a.m. -7 p.m. All Other Outlets Normal Schedule Main Dining Room/Bar Closed

No Athletic Classes Golf Range /Pro Shop 4 p.m./7 a -5:30 p

Saturday, November 30 All Outlets Normal Schedule Golf: Holiday Schedule No Guests Allowed

CHRISTMAS WEEK CHRISTMAS WEEK

Tuesday, December 24 Grill Room Closed

Tuesday, December 24 Clubhouse 5 a.m. -11 p.m. Christmas Eve Grill Bar 11 a.m. -7 p.m. 1:

Christmas Eve Snack Bar Normal Schedule Main Dining Room/Bar Open for Lunch

All Other Outlets Normal Schedule Golf Range /Pro Shop 4 p.m./7 a -5:30 p Golf: Holiday Schedule Guests Allowed

Wednesday, December 25 Clubhouse 5 a.m. -11 p.m. Ocean Only

Christmas Day MDR Buffet "":,

12, 12:30, 3, 3:30 p.m. All Other Outlets Closed

Wednesday, December 25 Grill Room/Grill Bar Closed Thursday, December 26 Main Dining Room Normal Schedule Christmas Day Main Dining Room 3, 3:30 & 6, 6:30 p.m. & Friday, December 27 Grill Room Closed Main Bar 2-lOp.m.

Grill Bar 3-lOp.m. . Golf Pro Shop /Range Closed Snack Bar Normal Schedule Golf Courses Monday Schedule All Other Outlets Open

Thursday, December 26 Normal Schedule

NEW YEAR'S WEEK NEW YEAR'S WEEK Tuesday, December 31 Clubhouse 5 a.m. -10 p.m. New Year's Eve Snack Bar Normal Schedule Tuesday, December 31 Grill Room Closed

All Other Outlets Normal Schedule New Year's Eve Grill Bar 11 a.m. -7 p.m.

Grill Bar 11 a.m. -7 p.m. Main Dining Room/Bar Open for Lunch

City Clubhouse will be CLOSED at 11 p.m. New Year's Eve Party 7 p.m. -1 a.m. Golf Range /Pro Shop 4 p.m./7 a -5:30 p

Wednesday, January 1 Clubhouse 6 a.m. -11 p.m. Golf: Holiday Schedule Guests Allowed New Year's Day All Outlets Closed Ocean Only

Thursday, January 2 & Main Dining Room Normal Schedule I• 1 Wednesday, January 1 Grill Room 7 a.m. -2:30 p.m.

' Friday, January 3 Grill Room Closed New Year's Day Grill Bar 8 a.m. -7 p.m. Main Bar 3-lOp.m. Annual Hike & Dip 7:30 a.m.

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MDR/Bar Hike & Dip Only Golf Range /Pro Shop 4 p.m./7 a -5:30 p

' Golf: Holiday Schedule No Guests

Thursday, January 2 Closed Monday Schedule ...

Friday, January 3 Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner I

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from our Club President

October was filled with the thrills of victory and the agonies of defeat as 139 members of the Club competed in our Club Cham­pionships at Lakeside. There were also major competitions for our Club teams in over ten sports. My congratulations go to Steve Molinelli, the 2002 Presidents Cup Champion who won one up over Mark Sanchez in a grueling 36-hole match. Kudos also belong to the Flight winners who are mentioned in Brad Nelson's column on page 10. The Awards dinner was a festive event held on October 20 and attended by the winners, runners-up and their ladies. Hopefully, next year we will have more members sign up for this event. After all, match play is, the essence of the game. I know I am more nervous over a two-foot putt for honor than over one for money. Then again, I have never been relaxed over any two-foot putt! The WGS crowned Lisa Kobler as their cham­pion. At the October 8th awards lunch the women recognized ten past champions in attendance. A highlight of the lunch was a speech by four-time champion Ellen Kieser who was celebrating her 60th year as a competitive golfer. Many of you have noticed that our golf courses are undergoing some rigorous work. I am pleased that our Superintendent Pat Finlen and his staff are taking every measure to ensure that our greens, fairways and roughs will continue to improve and remain as healthy as pos­sible. Many of today's minor inconveniences, such as fairway top-dressing and aeration, will provide continued enjoyment and continuity in playing conditions for years to come. Our Pro Shop at Lakeside has had a metamorphosis. New merchandise from new vendors; great colors; complete size runs and a commitment to service by Chris Stein and his staff promise to please all our members. Your Holiday shopping will be made very easy. There is a selection that will please the entire family. If there is anything you want that they do not have - just ask! I just got a new pair of Footjoy waterproof shoes for this season.

There have been a few new rules passed by the Golf Commit­tee and approved by your Board of Directors. Please respect our wishes to keep cell phone use limited to the parking areas. Our rangers report virtually total compliance with the new cart rules and dress codes. If a staff member approaches you because of improper dress or a cart usage violation, please do not shoot the messenger. They are only doing their job on behalf of the entire

membership. This is the last month of the year for our members to indicate

their interest in serving on committees. These positions are not sinecures; they will require a commitment of time to varying degrees. The satisfaction gained by the members who serve on a committee help keep the standards and operations of The Olym­pic Club as high and effective as possible.

The Admissions Committees of the past three years are justi­fiably proud of the stature and style of the newly admitted members. We look forward to their participation in the gover­nance of The Olympic Club. I want to thank all of those who have served on the Admissions Committee and for having at least two meetings a month in order to keep our membership waiting list moving.

Rough Water Swim Commissioner Joan Schriger was in the 'Faces in the Crowd' section of the October 21 Sports Illustrated Magazine. This was for her first place at the Waikiki Rough Water Swim being part of the winning team at the Maui Channel swim and first place in the 50-meter backstroke at the Swimming World Masters Championships.

There are many activities around the Club this month for you to attend and enjoy. Of course, the three Father Daughter Nights are always special. Then we have the Annual Meeting, Aquatics Ban­quet, WineMaker Dinner, Tennis Banquet, The Challenge on the Lake Course, a bus to the 49er game, the Dunhill Cigar Event, the Tennis Turkey Tournament, the Committee & Commissioners Dinner, Cycling A wards Dinner, lunch with Dr. Stone and finally, Thanks­giving at both clubhouses.Wow! This is really a busy month.

Dennis Boney will bring you up to date on the building progress. I might note in passing that we are all indebted to Dennis for his vigor and attentiveness to this complicated and constantly changing project. More than ever I am sure we have the right man to get our Clubhouse built.

I look forward to seeing you at our Annual Meeting.

() iJ---~ L Rich Guggenhime

Lunch at the City Club with Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Kevin R. Stone Friday, November 22 Dr. Stone is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder injuries, and is an internationally recognized authority on cartilage growth, replacement and repair. Gather in the Olympian Room at 11 a.m., Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. with Dr. Stone speaking at 12:30 p.m., and Q&A following at 1:15 p.m. Price of lunch - $30 per person inclusive of tax & tip. Space is limited, so call 415.775.3088, ext. 1212 for reservations.

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A BOUNTIFUL BUFFET ON THANKSGIVING DAY AT THE CITY Cum

Thursday, November 28 Seatings at 12:00 and 12:30 p.m., 3:00 and 3:30 p.m.

Each year Chef Klaus Selb creates a spectacular buffet. So come and enjoy the holiday and leave the cooking to the Chef.

Adults: $42. Children 5 - 12. $21 Children under 5: Complimentary. Includes tax and service charge.

For reservations call 415.345.5100 beginning Wednesday, October 30 at 10 a.m.

All cancelations and no-shows will be charged after 3 p.m., November 22. We cannot accept fax reservations or walk-ins.

FoUR CHRISTMAS BRUNCH PARTIES WITH SANTA AT THE CITY Cum

Saturday, December 14 & Sunday, December 15 Saturday, December 21 & Sunday, December 22 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m.

Adults: $32. Children 5 - 12. $23. Children under 5: $13. Includes tax and service charge. The parties include a magic show and a visit with Santa, with a photo. In the spirit of giving, Santa needs your help. He asks that each child bring a gift for another who is less fortunate. Gifts to be donated to SF Fire Dept. 'Toys for Tots'.

For reservations call 415.345.5100 beginning Tuesday, November 12 at 10 a.m.

All cancelations and no-shows will be charged after 3 p.m., December 10. Call-in date is after November 4th. We cannot accept fax reservations or walk-ins.

A FESTIVE BUFFET ON CHRISTMAS DAY AT THE CITY Cum

Wednesday, December 25, seatings at 12:00 and 12:30 p.m., 3:00 and 3:30 p.m.

Featuring our famous prime rib and a selection of holiday favorites, including prawns, oysters, smoked salmon, salads, baked ham, roast turkey with all the trimmings and delectable desserts.

Adults: $42. Children 5-12: $21. Children under 5: Complimentary. Includes tax and service charge.

For reservations, call 415.345.5100 beginning Tuesday, November 19 at 10 a.m. All cancelations and no shows will be charged after 3 pm December 19. We cannot accept fax reservations or walk-ins.

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THE TRADmONAL FEAST ON THANKSGIVING DAY AT LlKESlDE

Thursday, November 28

Join us for a delicious a la carte dinner with special holiday fare.

Seatings: 3 and 3:30 p.m., 6 and 6:30 p.m. Adults: $44. Children 5 to 12: $22. Children under 5: Complimentary. Includes tax and gratuity.

For reservations, call 415.404.4300 starting Tuesday, October 29 at 10 a.m. Cancelations will not be accepted after November 24. One reservation of ten per member. DRESS IS CoAT & Tm.

FIVE HOLIDAY PARTIES AT LlKESlDE

Fridays, December 6, 13 & 20 Saturdays, December 14 & 21

By popular demand, we are presenting additional classic English-style Christmas buffets featuring prime rib and roast turkey. Carolers will entertain during cocktails and throughout dinner. Dancing follows with music for all ages.

$40 per person includes tax and gratutity. No-host cocktails and entertainment start at 6:30 p.m. Buffet at 7 p.m. and dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight. Special entertainment from 9 to 9:30 p.m.

Call 415.404.4300 starting Thursday, November 14 at 10 a.m. One reservation of ten per member. Cancelations will not be accepted 72-hours prior to the day of the event. DRESS IS COAT & Tm.

AN ELEGANT NEW YEAR'S EVE p ARTY AT LlKESlDE O

Tuesday, December 31

Bringing in the New Year begins at 7 p.m. with hosted ~ 1. •.

cocktails and hors d' oeuvres.

A full course dinner with wine will be served starting at 8:30 p.m. Continuous dancing from 9:30 to 1 a.m. Champagne and petit fours at midnight.

Price: $108 per person, includes tax and gratuity. Call 415.404.4300 starting ThlllSday, November 21 at 10 a.m. Cancelations will not be accepted after December 28. One reservation of ten per member. DRESS IS BLACK Tm OPTIONAL,

THE LADIES' CHRISTMAS PARTY AT LlKESlDE

Wednesday, December 4

The Ladies' Christmas Party is open to members' wives, daughters, Spousal Social Privilege holders and their guests.

This outstanding event begins with hosted cocktails at 11:30 a.m. An elegant luncheon is served at 1 p.m. followed by a special Christmas program. Door prizes from some of our finest stores will be awarded. $36 per person includes hosted cocktails, lunch, wine, tax, gratuity and door prize ticket.

For table reservations, call 415.587.4800 Tables for 10 only.

THE TRADmONAL FEAST ON CHRISTMAS DAY AT LlKESlDE

Wednesday, December 25

Join us for an outstanding Christmas a la carte dinner featuring your favorite holiday treats.

Seatings: 3 and 3:30 p.m., 6 and 6:30 p.m. Adults: $44. Children 5 to 12: $22. Children under 5: Complimentary. Includes tax and gratuity.

For reservations, call 415.404.4300 starting Tuesday, November 26 at 10 a.m. Cancelations will not be accepted after December 22.

One reservation of ten per member. DRESS IS CoAT & Tm.

THE HIKE & DIP BREAKFAST

Wednesday, January 1

An Olympian tradition since 1893, • and the longest-running athletic event in the Bay Area. We will have the traditional coffee and hike/run on Ocean Beach meeting at the parking lot near the Windmill, starting at 7:30 a.m., with the refreshing charge into the Pacific Ocean at 8:15 a.m. We will also have a 7-mile run from the City Club to Ocean Beach led by the AM Runners, leaving the Club's lobby at 6:45 a.m. For more information and to RSVP for the 7-mile run, please call Jay Bedsworth at 415.345.5144. Lakeside breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Adults $27. Children under 12: $17. Due to the popularity of the Hike & Dip, reservations are a must. Call 415.587.4800. DRESS IS CASUAL.

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By Brad Nelson By the time a golfer wins his Flight in the President's Cup, he

must know how Ali and Frazier felt after their epic boxing matches. Many rounds, lots of punches and counter-punches, and only one man left standing when it's all over.

There may be a sterner test of match play prowess at some other club somewhere, but if there is, we have yet to hear about it.

On October 20, Stephen Molinelli and Mark Sanchez teed it up for 36 holes on the Lake Course to determine who would win the championship flight in the 2002 President's Cup.

Stephen's route to the finals had been marked by a lot of nail biting- in the opening round, he beat Jun Choo in the first hole of sudden death, then got by Phil Barry 2 and 1, and squeaked past John Enright 1-up in the semi-finals.

All square and you could almost see the steam coming out of Stephen's ears.

Mark's drive at 16 finished on the right side of the fairway, while Stephen handcuffed himself with a ball that came to rest at the base of a tree. He punched out, then hit a 3-wood for the ages that finished just on the fringe of the green. Both players got up and down for par

to keep the match all square. At #17, the tables were turned - Mark was

in jail in the trees in the right rough, then in the front left greenside bunker in three. A good sand shot followed by a solid two-putt pro­duced what has to be called a great bogey save - if there is such a thing. Stephen was sitting pretty in two, but he stuck his third shot in a dangerous spot above the hole to a front left pin. His first putt rolled past the cup, caught the slope, and left him with a long uphill bid for par that he just missed. So, it was all square headed to the final hole of regulation play.

Mark bested Lance Graville 5 and 4 in the first round, took out Randy Haag on the fourth

Stephen Molinelli accepts Cup from Chris Stein. Both players hit superb tee shots to the left side of the fairway. You could have thrown a

blanket over the two balls. Mark pulled his approach shot onto the hill to the left of the green - the same error that he had made at the 18th during the morning round. Stephen hit the shot of the tourna­ment when he knocked his second shot stiff, leaving him with what looked like a very, very makeable birdie putt. But after the three­putts at#l5 and#l 7, there was obviously still some golf to be played.

hole of sudden death in a thrilling match, and then got by Mike Staskus 4 and 3 to earn the right to play for the Cup.

It should probably come as no surprise that the finals came down to the 36th hole of the 36 played. In the morning round, Mark went two up after 12 holes, but Stephen roared back with a birdie at 13 and a par at 15 to square the match.

After29 holes, it remained all square. Then, at#l2, Stephen went one up despite carding a bogey, as Mark had put himself in jail in the right rough off the tee and wasn't able to recover.

However, Mark quickly got back on track with a par at #13, getting down in two putts from about 70 feet above the hole while Stephen two-putted after hitting a nice shot from the front bunker. The match returned to all square.

Off the tee at the 14th, it looked like advantage Mark, as his drive was longer and in the fairway. But Stephen played a great low punched iron from under the trees in the left rough and came up just short of the green. Mark overcooked his approach shot, which soared dead on line with the pin but finished over the back of the green. Stephen got up and down for par. After getting relief from a burrow­ing animal's homestead, Mark hit a chip that rolled right over the cup but left him with a tricky putt he couldn't convert. Stephen was 1-up as he headed to the tee at the par-3 15th. He smoothed his shot right onto the green, and Mark followed suit. Mark two-putted for a relatively easy par. Stephen then left too much meat on the bone for his second putt and wound up losing the hole when it failed to drop.

Mark hit a brilliant chip shot that was headed dead on line with the flag the moment it left the clubface. Coming off the down slope, it had just a little too much steam. It hit the hole, then rolled past by about 15 feet. When his comeback putt missed by a hair to the high side of the cup, he conceded the hole to Stephen - and the Club had its 2002 President's Cup Champion.

After the match, a beaming Stephen said, "We both struggled all day. We had to fight hard, manage our anger, and keep ourselves in the game. My caddy and friend Scott Thompson told me on the last hole that one good shot could win it, and he was right. "

Congratulations to the other President's Cup Flight winners! Michael Karlberg defeated Steven Lewis 4 and 2 to win the Hum­phrey Flight. Ned Nix won Flight 1 with a 5 and 4 victory over Brian J eung. Steven Henry took the Flight 2, with a 1-up triumph over Vince Kilduff. William Smith defeated Ken Matson to win Flight 3. David Thompson hung on to win Flight 4 over Dale Williams, 1-up. Ron Ladrech parred the 18th for a 2-up win over Gary Coover in Flight 5. A non-conforming driver in Jim Osborn's bag led to a disqualification and victory for Marshall Feldman in Flight 6.

By Phil Galvin Time Again to Gear Up for College Basketball

The Olympic Club's 4th Annual NCAA Basketball Tip-Off Dinner was held October 10th at Lakeside. The event, which brings together the Division I men's basketball coaches from the Bay Area, provided those who attended an extremely rare oppor­tunity to gain insight about the upcoming season. "This is the best event of its kind in the country, " commented Santa Clara Coach Dick Davey, "It really is unbelievable to see so many basketball people in one room. " Coaches spent 10 minutes speaking about their team, players and upcoming schedule. Each coach also spent ample time jabbing the other coaches in attendance, with St. Mary's Coach Randy Bennett and Stanford's Mike Montgom­ery leading the charge, getting after each other with some well­mannered humor.

There were several special guests in attendance this year, including former Santa Clara Coach Carroll Williams, former USF coach Jim Brovelli, and former USF stars Billy Reid and Kevin Restani. The MC for the evening was Fox Sports analyst Dan Belluomini, who did an absolutely outstanding job bringing the entire event together. "As the color analyst for Fox Sports college basketball and as a long time Bay Area player and coach, Dan really adds a great deal of integrity and experience to this event, " commented USF' s Phil Mathews. Each of the coaches took the time to thank The Olympic Club for bringing them all together and expressed genuine appreciation to the Club for sponsoring the event.

As many of you know, The Olympic Club's Open Team will be facing four local colleges in exhibition games this season. Don't miss the ad on the back cover of this edition of the Olympian for the dates and times. I would also like to thank Olivia Scanlon, Gibbs Freeman, Mike Dewees and the rest of the Lakeside staff for putting on another classy event!

i Junior Basketball Schedule for November : Super Basketball Club begins Sunday, November 3 at 3-5pm & 5-7pm

College Basketball Day- 0 Club vs USF Saturday, November 9, 11am 0 Club vs Stanford - Tuesday, November 12, 7pm, Maples Pavilion 0 Club vs Stania Clara- Friday, November 15, 7pm, Toso Pavilion

0 Club vs St. Mary's - Saturday, November 16, 7pm, McKeon Pavilion Super Skills Basketball Club Sunday, November 17 at 3-5pm & 5-7pm

By Stephen Goth On a beautiful Saturday morning, a large group of Olympic

Club members & their guests joined the Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun teams to take aim with our champions of the shooting sports.

The day began with coffee, pastries and a shooting safety discussion led by Curtis Jones followed by a sighting session led by Rifle Com­missioner Mike Dunia. Larry Kilcullen pulled targets in the pit of Richmond Rod & Gun for everyone to enjoy their accuracy at the high power range. Dennis Shea made certain that all six of the Ml Garands on the firing line were not giving any members "Ml Thumbs." The Pistol Com­missioner, Bob Hall, showed his prowess on the SO-yard pistol range and then let the members i .. .,;,,f, .,

show their skills. Champion shooter, George Martin kept a safe pistol range. Shotgun's Commissio~er, Bob Ribak, showed the members how to shoot from every point on the semi-circle firing line at the high or low house. Finally, the day was completed with

a wonderful catered lunch. The winners were: Rifle - 1st Molliee Martin, 2nd Emmie Martin, 3rd Melanie McKellips. Pistol - 1st Kimberley Lalli, 2nd Armen Sujohn, 3rd Bryce McGrew. Women's Aggregate - 1st Melanie McKellips, 2nd Molliee Martin, 3rd Emmie Martin. Overall Aggregate, 1st Melanie McKellips, 2nd Casey Martin, 3rd Molliee Martin.The shooting teams are always open to Club members. For more information, phone Tom Montross at 415.775.4400 .

By Nigel O'Rourke After winning their local league and section, The Olympic Club

Open Team represented Northern California in the recent USTA League National Championships in Las Vegas reaching the semi­finals before losing to eventual champion Southern California 2-1. The team went 4-0 in group play defeating Inter-mountain, Texas, Eastern, and Middle States, all by the scores of 2-1, led by strong doubles play from Mark Mance, Aleco Preovolos, Scott Melville, Albert Chang and Chas Hoevoler. "After group play, we were certainly the team to beat", said team captain Mark Mance. "But we came up a little short against a tough SoCal team. "

On the left, Open Team members Mark Mance, Mike Jee and Albert Chang relax between matches.

On the right in the top row are Open Team members Aleco Preovolos, Scott

Melville, Charlie Hoevoler, Peter Bartlett, Mark Mance. In the bottom row are Mike

Jee, Albert Chang and Nigel O'Rourke.

Aaaaal ,...,. Fair By Nigel O'Rourke

Over 100 Olympians enjoyed sunny skies, warm tempera­tures, and a BBQ during the Olympic Club Annual Tennis Fair. In addition to great food, there was something for everyone - Junior clinic, hit for prizes, and the Club Singles Finals.

By Kathleen Meeker 'Year of the Rose' was the theme for this year's WGS Invitational

held on both courses September 23 and 24. One hundred and forty­four women braved the unseasonable fog and wind to enjoy one of the most memorable events in years. Co-chaired by Beverly Steffen, Peggy Dotterweich and Kathleen Meeker, the rose theme was everywhere. Potted roses abounded from tee box to table decora­tions, The Lake Course, having recently been sanded, played espe­ciaJly tough, which even put roses in the cheeks of those playing it.

The field was divided into three flights: The Floribunda Flight,

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In the 5.0 final above left -John Hawkins def. Rich Lee in 3 sets, while in the 4.0 final above right - Jim Friedman def. Dan Levin and in the 5.5 Final - pictured to the right Greg Alden def. Chris Jue. Other Club Singles Finals Results: 3.0 Bill Taylor Jr. def. Ray Grinsell, 3.5 Jim Friedman def. Peter Bakonyvari and in 4.5 John Hawkins def. Ted Buckley.

The Grandiflora Flight and The Hybrid Tea Flight. The format was Two Best BaJls on the Ocean Course and Best Ball of Guests and Best Ball of Members on the Lake. The condition of the Lake and the particular format resulted in especially high scores. However, all was forgiven when we sat down to two fabulous lunches prepared espe­cially for the ladies by Chef Patrick Farjas. The first place winners in each flight were: Floribunda Flight, Marianne Caulfield & Esther O'Riordan and their guests Suzanne Crousbeck & Sue Brock-Utne. Grandiflora Flight, Nancy Jo Heaton & Maxine Monaghan-Rush and their guests Linda Dyer & Sylvia Varian. Hybrid Tea Flight, Tyke Glaser & Jill Hope and their guests Shirley Galante & Barbara Arnstein. Peggy Dotterweich who missed a hole-in-one by a mere 2' 1", won closest-to-the-pin on #17 on the Ocean.

By Tom Hall Lakeside held another evening of fine

wine tasting last month. The Club's purchasing manager Fe Biralde assembled a group of local wineries to present their best wines to a large gathering of Olym­pian wine aficionados and their friends. The Chef supplied terrific hors d' oeuvres to help clear palates between sips and every­one had a grand time. We're sure this event will come again, so watch for an ad in a future Olympian.

Olynt,._ Enjoy Hawaii• 1••• Event By Susan Kramer and Peter Bartlett

More than a dozen Olympic Club Tennis Section members enjoyed the hospitality of the Orchid at Mauna Lani Tennis Club as they hosted the annual Big Island Interclub Challenge. Many Olympians and their fami­lies also participated in the Mauna Kea USTA Tennis Tournament, September 20-22, which preceded the interclub event. Sev­eral Olympians fared well in the UST A Tournament, including John Dougery who won the men's 4.0 singles championship.

Ned Hills teamed up with John Dougery to defeat fellow Olympians Mike Delagnes and Jim Halligan in the finals of the 4.0 men's doubles event. Also, Jeff Tanenbaum and Gary Lion were narrowly defeated in their final in the men's 3.5 doubles division.

The Big Island Interclub Challenge was a wonderful mix of competitive tennis and social activities, opening with a welcome reception on Sunday evening, and closing with a delectable Hawaiian BBQ on

Wednesday night. Men's, women's and mixed doubles matches were played each morning under beautifully sunny Hawaiian skies. The afternoons were spent enjoying the many amenities of the area, from golf to scuba diving. A highlight of the week was the blessing of the home of Olympian John and Marilyn .Dougery, which introduced guests to this beautiful Hawaiian tradition, followed by dinner and music. Participants of this year's Big Island Challenge are al­ready working on plans fornext year's event.

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By John Marciano The final Home & Home match was

held at Los Altos Country Club on Tues­day, September 24. The day was one of .. great enjoyment, keen competition, and very hot weather.

The format was changed to a two better ball foursome tournament. Sean Spiers and Ray Arata were the SGA Olympian

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By John Marciano The second Home & Home match

with Lake Merced C.C. was held on the Ocean Course in late September. The weather was once again fantastic as most players enjoyed the competition wearing shirts and shorts. Apparently the Olympic Seniors also played HOT with the final score The Olympic Club 38 and Lake Merced 19. Top Two-man Best Ball went to Rich DeMartini and Jacques Novaux with an outstanding score of 60. Closest­to-the-pin on #2 went to Bill Jordan with 1". WOW! Closest-to-the-pin #17 Paul Wischmeyer 5'4". The total point com­petition winds up with our last match at Los Altos, and there are more than five SGA members with a chance to win the coveted trophy, proving once again that everyone has a chance to win.

winners; both played extremely well and helped their team considerably.

Closest-to-the-hole winners were Ray Moresco and Joe McGee. Incidentally, this was the fifth time this year that Presi­dent Joe won the honors. This event also provided us with the overall winner of points scored for 2002 ... the winner? Lee Giannone! Congratulations to Lee and also to the top ten finishers. The top ten provided extra strong competition this year and were separated by only four points.

The SGA championship and the final tournament are still to be played this year. Join the fun, friendship, and most of all,

By Lars Ahlstrom It will be homecoming for Kris Weems

on November 12th when Kris and his Olympic Club teammates square off against Stanford at Maples Pavilion. Weems, a former Cardinal standout, currently works in Stanford's basket­ball office.

Weems is the all-time number two in Stanford history in three-point baskets and attempts. In total, his name appears in the Top 25 in 13 career categories in the Stan­ford record book. He was named to the All Pac Team in his junior year when Stan­ford advanced to the final four in San Antonio, and was Honorable Mention All­Conference in his senior year.

Does Kris, as a former player and cur­rent Stanford basketball staffer, really want to beat the Cardinal on November 12th when he joins his Olympic Club teammates to play Stanford? "Of course. I'm going to feel a little strange playing in a visiting team uniform, but I hate to lose. " Kris declares. "If we are competitive, that can only help Stanford prepare for a long tough season. If we have the last shot and the game on the line, I definitely want the ball. That's what you play the game for."

The Olympic Club began playing bas­ketball against Stanford in 1914, when the Cardinal was on the short end of an ugly 45-21 score. The series continued through 1949 and surprisingly, the Cardinal holds only a narrow 19-11 series edge. The series goes back even further in football. The first foot­ball game between Stanford and The Olym­pic Club was played in 1891, Stanford's inaugural football season, and the series continued through 1934.

By Ray Williamson A sunny San Francisco September day welcomed our Olympians

and their loved ones to the 3rd Annual All Sports Intra-Club Softball Challenge. Before the 1st pitch could even be tossed, a wily rugby bunch declared themselves tournament champions by reason of default. As the only team present and on time at 9:30 a.m., there wasn't any argument that nobody wanted any part of these ruggers this early in the morning. By 10 a.m., Moscone Park in the Marina had all 3 diamonds in play with members from our softball, basketball, handball, rugby and water polo teams competing for bragging rights.

Our Handball Team rallied with the leadership of Commissioner Mark Ohleyer and Club Board Director Rick Smith who pitched with great accuracy. Whether it was the ageless Smith's ball move­ment and experience, or the rugby bunches ineptness and late Friday night antics, Team Rugby proved no match for Team Handball. Rich Vasquez anchored a determined handball bunch at 3rd base with the likes of the Dunne brothers amongst others. Rugby, led by 300 pound Mike Strain, included some of our nation's best rugby players. Former Olympian A ward winner Russ Hafferkamp was a fish out of water as team Rugby pitcher. After their request for victory by forfeit was denied, and with not one of their opponents

willing to brawl, Team Rugby's motto became "2 and a Q," when they adjourned to enjoy Mack's Louisiana BBQ-compliments of our Athletic Committee and the softball program.

This year, once again the Hoops squad proved to be the toast of the crowd. For a 2nd consecutive tourney, the athletic hoops side, led by Brian Beasley and Jeff Winkel, outlasted the competition. In their l st game they overcame a tough rag tag bunch (skippered by the Dooling brothers) thanks to the power hitting of Dan Haller, Mike Gillmore, Darin Brown, Paul Bruso, Rob Marcaletti, Mark Bruschera, Andrew Keenan, Jim Moloney, Dan Lovette and Brian Jones. In an offensive battle, they then beat the handball squad who posed as the best pre-tourney bet to dethrone the hoopsters coming into this tournament. While the O Club cagers did outlast our other sports teams, a veteran softball bunch (led by Commissioner Aldo Congi) later humbled them after a serious challenge was made. Once again, an impressive showing by Olym­pic Club Basketball that we hope will be repeated vs. The Card, Gael, Don and Bronco this coming winter.

The tourney saw a display of great athleticism, sportsmanship, and friendly competition among some of our Club's best athletes! Also the wives and kids enjoyed a great day in the sun.

By Annette Murphy The Yoga program at The Olympic Club

continues to flourish with the recent addi­tion of a new class on Thursdays and plans for introductory courses and specialty work­shops. These yoga courses and workshops, which will be offered in the Fall and Winter, will target hips, shoulders and the core of the back for the asymmetrical athlete.

The Club offers a popular system of yoga called Iyengar introduced by BKS Iyengar whose brilliance, dedication and talent has shaped yoga as we know it in the West today. Iyengar yoga emphasizes alignment while developing strength, stamina, flexibility and balance. One of the key principles of developing good alignment is extension i.e., creating space not only in the spine but also in all the joints of the body.

We will be teaching a dynamic .and completely accessible class specifically designed to meet the needs of the mem­bers. The most common problems we see are stiffness in the back, lack of mobility in the hips, tight and/or weak legs and the lack of a healthy range of motion in the shoulder and neck area. Years of playing sports and/or a sedentary lifestyle take its toll on the body and Iyengar yoga is the perfect solution. We continually get posi­tive feedback from the members who take. the class. They claim they play a better round of golf (yes it's true!), they feel better, they sleep better and they have less pain - these are all benefits of a regular yoga regime.

The Club currently offers a Beginners Class on Wednesdays at 5:30-6:45 p.m. and Thursday at 4:30 - 5:15 p.m., a Mixed Class (Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced) on Fridays at 12 p.m. and an Intermediate/ Advanced Class on Mon­days from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Drop in and enjoy this fun exersize!

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GETTING STARTED t> Please honor the start time of each class. t> Bring bare feet, an empty stomach and an open mind. t> Shorts and leggings are appropriate. Please do not wear baggy clothing as it limits the teacher's ability to see the align­ment of hips, knees and ankles. t> And notify the teacher at the beginning of the class if you have any health condi­tions and/or injuries as alternative pos­tures may be recommended.

TIPS ON HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF A YOGA CLASS

1. Breathe, Breathe, Breathe! - In yoga we breathe through the nose as it is more calming on the nervous system and helps the body to open.

2. Keep the focus on yourself and what you are experiencing. Do not com­pare yourself to others. Doing so is dis­tracting and could put you in a vulnerable zone for working beyond your limits.

3. Less is more! It will serve you better if you do not struggle to complete the pose if the body is not ready. Instead, atten­tively listen to the teacher, work with the principles of alignment and back off when appropriate. Do more when appropriate.

4. In class it's very important to let the teacher know if you are experiencing pain in a vulnerable area i.e., knee, back and neck at the time of the discomfort so the teacher can skillfully adapt the pose to better suit you.

1. What active Major League pitcher has the most career wins?

a) Greg Maddux b) Tom Glavine c) Mike Mussina d) Roger Clemens

2. What NFL team has the most wins in the last ten years?

a) Pittsburgh b) Minnesota c) San Francisco d) Oakland

3. Who is the last Major League pitcher to win 27 games?

a) Catfish Hunter b) Ron Guidry c) Bob Welch d) Steve Carlton

4. What Major League team holds the active record for consecutive wins (26)?

a) Brooklyn Dodgers b) New York Yankees c) New York Giants d) Atlanta Braves

5. This NFC quarterback holds the record for career rushing yards.

a) FranTarkenton h) Randall Cunningham c) Joe Theismann d) Steve Young

6. He is the last foreign golfer to win the Masters in consecutive years.

a) Bernhard Langer b) Ian Woosnam c) Nick Faldo d) Jose Maria Olazabal

7. What tennis player has won the most major singles titles?

a) Rod Laver b) Roy Emerson c) Bjorn Borg d) Pete Sampras

8. This quarterback passed for the most TD passes in NFL history.

a) Joe Namath b) Fran Tarkenton C) Johnny Unitas d) Joe Montana

9. This player leads the Major Leagues for the most career RBIs.

a) Carl Yastzemski b) Henry Aaron c) Willie Mays d) Pete Rose

10. He was the first golfer to receive the Masters Green Jacket.

a) Gene Sarazen b)BenHogan c) Byron Nelson d) Sam Snead

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By Tom Hall The Annual Fall Fun Ride has one major challenge each year,

and that's the Marshall/Petaluma 'WALL'! The 40-rnile loop includes a long climb up this fairly steep road, and the first rider to get to the top wins the prize. This year's winner was Zack Walker. Arriving at the Cheese Factory after the 2-hourplus ride, everyone was treated to a fine BBQ prepared by City Club Manager Jay Bedsworth and Carman Solla and her husband Charles. This year, for the first time, the Club's OlyRollers were present to lead, direct at intersections and follow the slower riders to offer help if needed. Everyone went home feeling full and happy on this warm sunny day. Why not join us next year?

By Frank Rollo The Fall Fun Run was held under perfect

weather conditions. The race was blessed with all types of athletes. We had Ironman Triathletes, Providian Team members, fa­thers and mothers pushing jog strollers, grandpas, dogs pulling owners, owners pull­ing dogs and a man who recently ran 135 miles across the desert and up a mountain.

The group received very nice long­sleeved shirts, and a group photograph was taken before the run. Coach Scott Williams kept each person's time as they ran around Lake Merced. The fastest time of the day went to Paul Pelosi with a speedy 29: 13 for a 4.7-mile lap. Many of the participants ran a second loop, and two Ironmen Gil Dowd and John Dougery, ran a third. This was the first time the Fun Run was held at Lake Merced. It turned out to be a great success with the weather, parking, atmosphere and

-- -· John Dougery, Dean Woerner, Gil Dowd, and Paul Pelosi enjoy the sunny day run.

some members heading over to Lakeside for brunch afterwards. The course provided a good warm-up run for the Christmas Relays held every year in December. The Club usu­ally fields three to five teams for the relays.

Approximately fifty people were on hand and all the food and drink was consumed. Thanks to all who attended and stay tuned for information on the Spring Fun Run.

If you missed the Aloha mixer . .. Don't miss this Holiday Mixer!

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Friday, December 20, 6 - 9 pm in the City Club's Main Bar.

Holiday drink specials from 6 to 7 pm, hors d' oeuvres, music, fun for all! Dress is casual, jeanlnot advised.

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llluN\111\H ii GIVE YouR BACKSWING PuRPOSE

If you think taking a backswing is just something that 'takes up space' before the downswing starts, it is actually a purposeful way to set up for a good

downswing. In fact, most downswing errors are usually caused by an incorrect backswing. To clarify what we want to accomplish on the backswing, try this 3-step drill. From the address positon,

1) break your wrists so the club comes up in front of your body into a horizontal (to i the ground) position. 2) swing your arms up in front of your chest until your arms are horizontal. 3) turn your shoulders to the 90 degree (full turn) position. These

three steps bring you to the full backswing position. Do each of these

steps until you become familiar with the role of your hands, arms, and shoulders

during the backswing. Take some practice backswings focusing on blending

all steps together, and watch your backswing take shape.

- CURTIS RHOADS -

AsK YoURSELF

Your muscles listen to your mind. So, listen to Chi Chi Rodriguez who says,

"You must always be positive, because your body can only do

what your brain sees." - CAROLYN HOFFMAN. PH.D. -

FIRST SERVE PERCENTAGE Get your first serve percentage up!

What's the point? It may seem like an obvious statement. Get your first serve in.

The point of the first serve is to control your opponent and allow yourself to

execute the play or pattern that you've designed. The design of your serve

should be to use accuracy, depth and possibly, pace, in order to manipulate

your opponent's return. In many cases, it ·is the very first ball that you strike that determines whether you will win your serve, not necessarily the serve itself.

So, by getting more first serves in, you control your opponent's returns and the first ball that you play ends up being an

easier shot. See you on the courts.

- PETER BARTLETT -

IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Marie Mobbs of San Francisco,

diedAugust 17.Amembersince 1984. Theodore P. Lambros of Sausalito died

August 26. A member since 1944. Peter P. M. Antonini of San Francisco

died September 19. A member since 1989. Angelo T Mountanos of San Francisco

died September 5. A member since 1981. John J. Little of Palm Desert died

September 17. A member since 1919. Nicholas A. Sapunar of San Francisco

died October 11. A member since 1972.

This is the first in a series of articles from the Golf Course Superintendent and the Green Committee regarding the various maintenance activities that are taking place on our golf courses.

Golf Course Conditioning that are affected by this variety of nematode will be meeting in As part of our overall conditioning program for all three golf October to discuss the problem and to develop further treatment

courses, a number of different agronomic practices have been avenues. We will continue to do all that we can to minimize any implemented this year. For those who have been playing the Lake damage from the nematodes on all of our greens. course will attest, there have been a number of top dressing applications of sand placed on the Lake fairways since last May. These sand applications are being made to amend the soil profile in The Lake Fairways, which is composed of a heavy organic layer. Top dressing with sand improves drainage and helps to eliminate the environment with which the destructive worm population lives. Combined with aeration and over-seeding of the fairways with rye grass, the top-dressing makes for a much healthier, firmer and dense playing surface.

This same process is being utilized on the tees and approaches of all three golf courses. We are already seeing results from this process and fully expect that over the next several years we will see continued improvement in all of our tees, approaches and fairways receiving this treatment.

Nematodes Throughout the year we have seen daily nematode activity on

our greens on all three golf courses. The nematodes we have are parasitic microorganisms that disrupt the movement of nutrients through the leaves of the plant, thereby causing the plant to die from a lack of nutrition. That activity can result in severe damage to the greens once a certain threshold is reached. Our program has been to make a pesticide application for nematodes once that threshold has been reached. We are allowed by law to make only two applications of this pesticide a year.

Why have we seen so much damage to the Ocean greens and not the Lake or Cliffs greens? Nematodes move through and around the plant in water. The Ocean greens are only 2 years old and they sit on a pure sand base. Because of that sand, they require more water than the greens on the Lake or Cliffs courses. The week of the aeration in August to the Ocean greens was a rare warm and sunny week. Therefore, additional water was applied to the greens, which aided the rapid movement of the nematodes.

While the greens are recovering quickly, we are disappointed in the putting surface and quality we are providing to our mem­bers and guests. We are doing all that we can to aid the recovery process and provide you with high quality putting surfaces. You may notice that the speed of the Ocean Course greens is slower than the Lake Course, and that is primarily because we have raised the mowing height of the Ocean greens to reduce the stress on the plant which aggravates the Nematode activity.

On-going research is taking place at The Olympic Club with researchers from UC Davis and the USGA. Local golf courses

Flags ticks We have received several comments about the color-coded

flags on both courses. Earlier this spring, we changed all the Lake course flags to red

and white-checkered flags (with the exception of the 3 color­coded flags on #4, 7 and 17). Only the three red, white or blue color-coded flags indicate flag position. The red and white check­ered flags are the same as the previous yellow flags in that they do not indicate flag position on the green. It has been the position of the Golf and Green committees not to color-code all the flags on the Lake course.

All of the Ocean course holes have color-coded flags using red, white or blue flags with a second color on a small square showing the OC logo. On these flags it can be difficult to determine the color due to the second color on the smaller square. These flags will be replaced with solid color flags shortly. The same new flags will be used for the three Lake course holes where we do use color-coding.

Bunkers The playing conditions of our bunkers is being addressed so that

they are consistent in reference to the type, depth and firmness of the sand in the bunkers. All greenside bunkers are now being hand raked on a daily basis with a continuous method so there are very few rake marks left in the bunker. As we move through the fall and winter, sand will be replaced in bunkers as needed.

All of the bunkers rakes have stickers affixed to them stating that the bunker rake should be returned to the inside of the bunker after use. The rakes should be placed parallel to the edge of the bunker and placed as far in as you can reach from the edge of the bunker. This is done so as not to interfere with a ball that might roll into the edge of the bunker.

Tree Maintenance Much work has been done during the past few years to remove

trees that pose a safety hazard or inhibit sufficient sunlight to grow grass. The benefits to those areas that once were shaded in the winter, but now have sunlight, has been tremendous. We will continue to monitor our existing forest and remove those trees that become hazards, while doing all we can to protect and enhance the existing trees.

Don't mi• the Take the Bus to the Big Gamel For only $15 per person we'll have a luxury coach ready to take you and your friends to the Cal -Stanford game at Berkeley, from the City Club and back.

Golf Shop Christmas Open House! December 1st• 12 noon to 4 pm. We will be serving beverages and hors d'oeuvres.

The Club bar will open at 9:30 am for your convenience, and we'll have fresh coffee available on the bus. The bus departs Saturday, November 23, 10:30 a.m. For reservations, call DuAnne Wong 415.345.5147.

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Two GREAT CAMPS THIS WINTER

Boys and Girls Ages 8-14 - Members & Non Members

SESSION #1: THURSDAY - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26-28 FROM 9 A.M.TO 12 P.M. SESSION #2: THURSDAY - SATURDAY,

JANUARY 2-4 FROM 9 A.M.TO 12 P.M. Celebrate the holidays .. .Hoops Style! The Club will host two great mini-basketball camps, directed by Coach Phil Galvin. These sessions are a can't miss for young players who want to improve their skills. Both camps are held in the City Club and are available for members, sons and daughters of members and guests of members! Each participant receives: High level instruction, official camp t-shirt and an outdoor basketball. Cost per session: $75 for a Junior member, $100 for a child of an adult member and $125 for a guest of a member. Register early, as space is limited! Call 415.345.5205 Check the web site, www.olyclub.com

•~W:1t¥l/}t,l Ease into indoor cycling with this beginning Cycling Class. Join us on Tuesdays above the running track at 12:30 pm for a great 30-minute workout! The Cycling Class began Tuesday, October 1st.

Sunday, November 10 at 12 Noon

At Spieker Pool, UC Berkeley Campus BBQ following for all OC members hosted by our Water Polo Team. No cost for this event!

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STARTS IN NOVEMBER SUNDAY NIGHTS

AGES 8 tolO .. 3 to 5 PM

AGES 11 to 13 .. 5 to 7 PM

Designed to give kids ages 8 to 13

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a chance to improve their basketball skills during the basketball season. Directed by Coach Phil Galvin, each of the 5 clinics emphasizes skill and character development. Each participant receives a Club t-shirt, basketball and instructional hand-outs. There will be two Club age-groups offered: boys & girls ages 8 to 10 and boys & girls ages 11 to 13. Clinics will run through January 5. The entire Super Skills Clinic series costs: Junior Members $125, Club Members' children $175, Guests of Members $225. These Clinics sell out so register now, by calling Director Phil Galvin at 415.775.3088, ext. 1208 or e-mail philg@olyclub.com

Call Gary Crook at 415.775.3088, Extension 1406 or e-mail athletics@olyclub.com

As we approach the holiday season this month, there are some major events to put on your calendar. As most of you know, The Olympic Club's Open level basketball team takes on its most demanding schedule in more that 40 years. This year it begins on November 9th with the Club's team taking on USF in Memorial Gymnasium. This game is followed quickly by games versus Stanford on the 12th (see the story on Kris Weems on page 14), Santa Clara on the 15th and St. Mary's on the 16th. Four major games in eight days will show what our team is made of. And I think they will show well as they have been practicing for these games under Coach Keith Larsen since early September. As an added bonus The Olympic Club's AAU teams, made up of Junior Members of the Club, will play at half-time of the USF and Stanford games.

It has already been a great year for basketball events at the Club with new Warriors Coach Eric Musselman speak­ing at the Junior Members' Awards Banquet and the top nine college coaches attending the NCAA College Basket­ball Kick-Off Dinner in October. Sign-ups for the leagues have stayed at capacity and Junior Member interest in clinics and the AAU teams now forming keep the gymna­sium a hub of activity. Basketball Director Phil Galvin, with help from Gymnasium Manager Fidel Alvarez and AAU teams Coordinator Adam D' Acquisto, are to be commended for their work in making all these events great successes.

The pool has also been a focus of activity. The Monday/ Wednesday/Friday 6 a.m. workouts, 12 noon workouts and Tuesday/Thursday evening workouts have all had over twenty members attending. Twenty swimmers fill our pool; it puts five in a lane for four lanes with one lane left open for casual swimmers. The quality coaching provided by Scott Williams and Laureen Welting is to be commended for this strong and consistent showing of members at the workouts.

The Annual Aquatics Awards Banquet is being held November 7th in the Olympian Room of the City Club­house. If you haven't already signed up for this event, contact Scott or Laureen as it may be sold out by the time you read this.

This year's Committees and Commissioners Dinner has been moved up to November 19, the Tuesday nine days before Thanksgiving. At this year's event the Olympian Award for excellence in athletics will be awarded. This year there were 18 nominees for the award. These members included Robert Callen, Golf; Geoff Cykman, Tennis; Kevin Restani, Basketball; Mike Dunne Sr., Handball; Paul Gessling, Squash; John Novak, Lacrosse; Brian McGuire, Cycling; Joan Schriger, Masters Swimming; Gerald DeGirolamo, Pistol; George Martin, Rifle; Bob Granucci, Shotgun; Steve Lyon, Running; John Dougery, Triathlon; Craig Klass, Water Polo; Kevin Barth, Rugby; Kevin Barry, Softball; Peter Cochran, Soccer and Mike Keck, Rough Water Swimming.

Past winners have been Bob Momsen, Joe McDonald, Don Hill, Mark Avelar, Justin "Bumper" Smith, Raul Artiga, Glynn Jones, Russ Hafferkamp, Maureen O'Toole, Gary Vanier, Dave Marcelli and Tim Birnie. Their pictures and the perpetual trophy are the center display in the Trophy Room of the City Clubhouse.

For all water polo players, and members in general, The Olympic Club Water Polo Team will be playing the Univer­sity of California Water Polo Team at 12 noon on Sunday, November 10 at Spieker Pool on the Berkeley campus. There will be a BBQ after the game for all Club members and friends that is sponsored by the Team.

Thanksgiving is on the 28th of this month and on both the 28th and 29th there will be no scheduled classes. The City Club's Athletic Department will be on a Sunday schedule.

Basketball Director Phil Galvin's

i:.]ACn'S ~~, FUN WITH NUMBERS: Some things to ponder

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38 of the last 40 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions have played predominantly man-to-man defense. Can you name the two teams that played zone?

This just in from the NBA's Stat Man: A player's shooting percentage goes down an average of 17% when someone puts a hand in his/her face.

Also from NBA stat man: Most runs or momentum shifts in basketball are in 8 point swings.

On 3 point shots taken in a 3 on 2 transition situation: 70% of those are offensive rebounded.

Great goal: Be a 180 Player. Shoot 90% from the free throw line, 53% from the field, and 37% from the 3pt. Line.

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By Gerry Stratford Recent renovation efforts at a neighbor

club have had their Green Committee furi­ously arguing over sand texture, bunker damp­ness, and the best design for the rakes to be provided for smoothing. When the architect was preparing for this renovation, his research unearthed many old photographs of the origi­nal course taken in the 1930s. Looking at those pictures the other day, I noticed a total absence of rakes. While it is certainly possible that a conscientious photographer removed the rakes thinking them to be visually distracting in his photographic composition, they are missing from bunkers photographed during tourna­ments as well.

I have since failed to find pictures showing bunker rakes in books about Donald Ross, Alister MacKenzie or AW Tillinghast (somewhere I did see some very long handled rakes in old pictures from Oakmont, but those did not appear to be intended for player use).

So, the question arises, when did it become a standard practice for players to smooth sand hazards of footprints and divots? Is this a continuance of the oldest tradition of "leaving a course as you find it"? Did players originally make repairs as best they could with their golf clubs? When did the practice of providing as many as three rakes per bunker get started? Who decided that bunkers should look as if a Zen Master had raked them? (Don't get me started on mowing patterns inspired by Major League Baseball parks.) The respected golf historian, Brad Klein believes that superinten­dents began to rake bunkers in the 1930s, but that rakes were not provided to golfers at a majority of American courses until the 1950s or later.

I have been told a story about an American Tour player who offered to buy rakes for the Royal & Ancient Golf Club at St Andrews. Apparently his gesture was not so politely refused.

Donald Ross once stated, "There is no such thing as a misplaced bunker. Regardless of where a bunker may be, it is the business of the player to avoid it. " A bunker is by design a hazard. Why have we come to expect consis­tent and comfortable lies whenever we find ourselves within one?

Since the earliest days of golf architecture, the followers of Ross and MacKenzie have worked carefully to place bunkers so as to dictate routes of play and to impose risk on bold players. During recent US Open compe­titions we have seen players aiming for bun­kers to avoid landing in the rough. Wouldn't it make more sense for the tournament commit­tee to trim the rough to reasonable height and allow the bunkers to be naturally penal? Un­even ground covered with footprints and the occasional clump of tall fescue would be more in keeping with tradition, more natural to linksland and would certainly put the capital "H" back into the term "Hazard."

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Good Manners By Bruce W. Flower

Section I of the Rules of Golf is called 'Etiquette.' This prominent location goes to the very essence of the game, and strongly suggests etiquette is every bit as important as the Rules themselves. So, this month we'll look at a few matters of etiquette.

1) Tony and Tom are sharing a cart in a stroke play event. Tony, who is driving, drops Tom at his ball and heads for his, clearly farther from the hole than Tony's ball. Tony hits first, shanks his shot and it sails into the cart. Is Tony penalized? No problem here. Even though Tony violated Rule 10-2c by playing out of turn, there is no penalty. Playing 'ready golf' is not only permissible; it speeds up play. If, however, Tony and Tom had agreed to play out of turn to benefit one or both of them, they would both be disqualified.

2) Gay hit a career drive right down the middle only to discover it came to rest against a large unreplaced divot. Can she remove the divot without penalty? Yup, as

long as the ball does not move. An unreplaced divot is a loose impediment. Would it not have been better for all play­ers on the course if that divot had been re­placed out of consideration for everyone?

3) After her group has finished play on a hole, Linda remains behind to repair several pitch marks. She is reminded she is delaying play and improving the line of play for following groups. Any penalty here? Unless she did in fact delay play, there is no penalty. We are encouraged in "care of the course" to fix the marks we make on the green, replace divots and smooth irregularities in bunkers.

4) Joe takes a mighty swing and shanks his ball into a fellow competitor's leg. Any penalty? No, but the "safety" sec­tion of Etiquette clearly sets forth Joe's responsibility prior to playing a stroke or making a practice swing. The results could be very different in match play.

Until then, happy golfing and keep it on the short grass.

Start Early On Your Christmas Shopping!

Golf Pro Shanendoah Forbes models the following items: Shirt: Fairway & green golf shirt with Club logo. $72

Vest: Zero Restriction windshirt with logo. $110 Hat: 'Ahead' classic golf hat with logo. $22

Glove: Etonic flex glove with logo. $17 • .. 1:·. Note: all golf clubs are 20% off.

Club: Cleveland sand wedge shown is regularly $105, our price $84.

Dennis Bouey, General Manager

As we approach the holidays please take a moment to pursue the advertisements in this month's issue of the Olympian for the many holiday dinners and parties held at both clubhouses. While these events routinely sell out, I would like to suggest to members who, in the past, may have thought about attending but, for whatever reason, have not, to put aside your inhibitions and make a reserva­tion. The staff and member committees, who put these soirees together, really do a fine job and it's a perfect opportunity to enjoy yourself and your Club.

Another way to enjoy yourself in November is to attend one of The Olympic Club basketball games scheduled against USF, Stan­ford, Santa Clara and St. Mary's. It's a great opportunity for a little fun with the family and to show your support for these young, and some not so young, men who will be battling Division I athletes.

I'd also like to remind each of you that we continue to value member input. When we hear from a member it provides us an opportunity to correct a problem or improve upon a program or service. Let me provide just two examples that range from the very specific to that which affects the entire membership. Just last week a member called regarding a couple of city clubhouse showers that were not functioning. By calling, we ensured that these showers were fixed within a few hours. On a larger scale, over several months, members have called to indicate that on occasion they cannot, at the end of the month, book dinner reservations at either of our facilities. The culprit here is the quarterly food minimum. The membership, for the purpose of the minimum, is clustered into three groups; and therefore, at the end of every month a quarterly minimum is due for one of the groups. Hence, a goodly number of members wait until the last week of their quarter to utilize the dining facility in order to meet their minimum. In response, staff has modified our software and developed a plan to bifurcate each group so that instead of three membership segments there will be six. Thus, minimums will still be assessed on a quarterly basis but for some members the quarter will end on the 15th of the month and for others on the 30/31 st. This should spread, more evenly, member usage of our dining rooms and make it easier to obtain reservations. Your December billing will include an insert that will explain in greater detail the new ending dates for the minimum. Please review the insert to determine if your quarter ending date has been modified.

If, in your travels around the Club, you come across an issue you would like to see addressed or have a suggestion, please call.

While on the subject of change, we are aware that the downtown Grill Room is getting a little tired and as part of the renovation project it will be updated into a sports bar; lighter in tone and featuring a number of flat screen TV's and a different type of furniture. However, during the interim, staff has developed and the Board approved a temporary plan for the room. In February, the Grill Room will possess an antique pool table for member use and some club type furniture, e.g. couches. For those who lunch in the Grill, either the Crystal or Olympian Room will serve as the new Grill area. Members will be able to dress casually and select from a menu that will feature all of the current grill items as well as those from the dining room. And, yes there will be a television in the room so members can continue to observe market fluctuations or the game of the day (and, yes, the Grill Bar will remain open with its TV). An additional benefit to this change is that it permits a more efficient and less costly operation. The January Olympian will have more details regarding the makeover.

The construction project continues to move ahead, albeit slowly. As mentioned in previous columns, excavation has been on hold until the buildings adjacent to our property are underpinned; and which work has been delayed by the discovery of an immense "U" shaped wall under the parking garage foundation. I'm happy to report that the underpinning of the Bohemian Club and the Goodman building (on the west side of our property) have been completed; and the Academy of Art building ( on the east side) is about 25% complete. Limited excavation will commence at the end of October; and after the Academy underpinning is complete, (about the third week in November) the excavation process will advance more quickly. In the meantime, we have found more contaminated soil, which has caused additional delay, and, of course, increases our cost. For the moment, we are approximately 17-19 weeks behind schedule, for the Sutter Street phase of the project. However, we hope to make up some of the delay (project wise) because of our early start on the Post Street phase of the renovation. Work on the Northwest corner of Post Street remains on schedule and members may occasionally hear the sound of shear wall and rebar installation in the new elevator core, which will connect the two buildings when the entire project is completed.

Lastly, speaking of member suggestions, Jim Yeakel men­tioned that he reviewed his member personal and business profile located on our website and found it woefully out of date. He thought other members might benefit from a gentle reminder to visit the site to ensure their profiles are correct. He also reminded me that it's easy to do thanks to olyclub.com. Consider yourself reminded - - -ever so gently.

Dennis Bouey

A Fraditioa Cctatiaaos By Linda Kennedy

Former General Manager, Paul Kennedy, started an athletic tradition in 2000 for friends and family in the San Francisco and Boston, Massachusetts areas.

For the third year in a row a team of six riders, proudly wear­ing The Olympic Club riding shirts, participated in the 188-mile Pan Mass Challenge, biking from Wellesley to Provincetown on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The group raised over $16,000 to con­tribute to the Dana-Fare Cancer Institute for research; it will raise $15 million in total.

In 2000, Paul Kennedy rode the race with three of the six members pictured in the photo. From left to right they are: Ned Kennedy, Linda Kennedy, Mark Bergin, Greg Williams, Tom Marion and Dan Barney.

Editor's note: Linda Kennedy is Paul's sister-in-law.

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