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john and nancy quicke
“Loving Lost Star”
John and Nancy Quicke broke ground on their lot in Lost Star
in December 2008, and moved into their home two years later.
Their house is built in a Tuscan Desert style with great transcendent down-valley view’s from nearly every room. John, who was
always a fan of Arizona, was sold on their lot by the views. “No
where in Scottsdale can you get the views you get at Desert
Mountain. At 3,200 feet, our home has fantastic views of the city
lights, mountains, Pinnacle Peak…everything.”
On her first visit, Nancy was immediately attracted to Desert
Mountain, but a little concerned it might be a purely golf-driven community. “While I love golf, it was not my sole basis for
picking a second home.” But after her next visit to Desert
Mountain with a non-golfing girlfriend, Nancy discovered the
vast array of things to do besides golf, namely hiking, biking,
the Sonoran Club and spa as well as club activities and the
wonderful restaurants.
“I love the trails. They are a great addition to Desert
Mountain. For both guests and family, the trails really are an
experience everyone can enjoy,” Nancy said. “I try to run twice
a week as well, which is another thing that is so great about
living here. Aside from Arizona’s perfect sunny weather, there is
nothing like being able to walk out your door and hit the paths
for a run. In addition to the scenery, the feeling of safety and
freedom is fantastic.”
Married for twenty-five years John and Nancy split their time
between Chappaqua, New York and Desert Mountain. With
extended family from both sides in St. Louis, the Quickes also
visit there regularly. “We will forever be St. Louis Cardinals
fans,” John says. “If you can’t find us at Desert Mountain in
October, likely we’re in St. Louis at the World Series.”
John is an Operating Partner with the NY based firm Steel
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Contents
Private Club Industry Recognizes Bob Jones
for Excellence in Club Management
Desert Mountain COO and General Manager
Bob Jones was recently named the James H.
Brewer Excellence in Club Management Award
winner for 2012. He was nominated by Desert
Mountain Board President Paul Wutz and the
Board of Directors.
This annual, national award, sponsored by
the McMahon Group and Club & Resort Business
magazine, recognizes private club general
managers, managers and chief operating officers
who have exhibited outstanding skills in
managing their club. The James H. Brewer
Award is for private clubs with 600 or more
full-privilege members.
Winners were selected by an award selection
committee comprised of the candidates’ peers in
the private club industry. The committee evaluated several criteria that included facility and
golf improvements, dining and golf/recreation
programs, employee training and incentives,
innovative management programs, customer
satisfaction, communications and promotions,
entertainment and social activities, membership
development, cost controls/budgeting, and
other initiatives that were developed and
managed by the
candidate.
“I am so
proud, on many
levels, to win
this award,” said
Bob, who only
learned that he
was nominated
when he was
given the news
that he had won
the top prize on December 21. “It is an honor to
be so respected among my peers. But I also take
pride in the fact that I am the third generation of
family who has had a successful career in the
club industry.”
A representative from McMahon Group and
Club & Resort Business will be onsite at Desert
Mountain to present the award. Bob and other
Excellence in Club Management Award recipients from across the country will also be recognized at a special reception and dinner during
the 2013 Club Manager’s Association of America
World Conference in San Diego in February.
Treat your Valentine to
1 of 3 Options This Year!
Thursday, February 14 comes once a year, and that
means it’s time to treat that special someone to a
romantic evening at one of our Valentine Dinners right
here on the Mountain. Cochise/Geronimo, Apache
and Constantino’s will do all of the work for you by
offering a prix fixe menu, in addition to Apache and
Constantino’s regular menu. Just pick up the phone or
visit the Desert Mountain website to book your reservation early. Menus for each location will be posted on
the website so you can choose the restaurant that
features his or her favorite menu options.
Golf Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Retail News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Sonoran Fitness & Recreation . . . . .7
Bon Appétit: Food & Wine . . . . . . . .8
Member Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Nagonie Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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club operations | MESSAGE FROM chief operating officeR/general manager, bob jones
What it Means to Live and Work at Desert Mountain
Anyone who
lives or works at
Desert Mountain
knows how special a place it is.
The
location,
amenities and
lifestyle far surpass what other
clubs across the
country offer. But
something else sets it apart to make the Desert
Mountain Club experience an exceptional one: its
people, from the members who choose to make it
their home to the employees who choose to work
here.
But what does it really mean to live and to work
at Desert Mountain?
Atmosphere of Excellence
Desert Mountain’s recent recognition by Club
Leaders Forum as a Platinum Club of America
means that we are ranked the top private club in
Arizona and among the top 10 in the nation.
While this is one of the ultimate testaments to
Desert Mountain’s high level of service and global
appeal, it also serves as a reminder that we must
“walk the walk if we talk the talk” in order to
increase Member loyalty and to remain among the
finest private clubs in the world.
To the Desert Mountain team of employees,
this means taking the responsibility for providing
superior service and outstanding amenities in an
atmosphere of excellence.
All employees of the Club are guided by six
core values to help them achieve this goal—
Integrity, Teamwork, Spirit to Serve, Financial
Responsibility, Innovate and have Fun— from the
people who maintain pristine conditions on the
golf courses to those who perform the hundreds
of small details that contribute to the Club’s success on a daily basis.
Because this year is an operational year and
because excellence begins at the top, Desert
Mountain managers are taking it another step by
following Franklin Covey’s “4 Disciplines of
Execution.” 4DX is a process to help us improve
how we do business with the overriding goal of
increasing Member loyalty while improving productivity and financial sustainability. The 4DX
program focuses on the achievement of important
goals with excellence through the identification of
“Wildly Important Goals,” the creation of measures to help us achieve these goals, tracking team
progress on a weekly basis and being accountable
for producing tangible results.
Our Director of Club Operations Christophe
Hermine, who has spent his career at some of the
best hotels and resorts right here in the Valley, has
added another dimension to the food and beverage training for his managers, chefs and front of
house staff by introducing the CLUB CARE
Concept. CLUB CARE sets the bar for the standard of service all Members should anticipate and
expect at a club the caliber of Desert Mountain.
The CARE acronym stands for Courtesy,
Awareness and Responsiveness while providing
an Enjoyable experience. Some of the initiatives
of the CLUB CARE program include the anticipation of members’ needs, providing consistency,
exceeding Member expectations, and creating an
experience that encourages and elevates Member
loyalty.
Both 4DX and CLUB CARE represent our blueprints for building a stronger team as we continue to enhance the atmosphere of excellence at
Desert Mountain through remarkable service,
increased productivity and financial sustainability.
The Art of Being a Member
While membership at Desert Mountain has its
privileges, it also comes with the responsibility to
promote an atmosphere of excellence. I’d like to
share with you some observations on the responsibilities of belonging to a private club from the
National Clubs Association, Club Managers
Association of America and Private Club Services:
• Work with your senior management team to
resolve issues. They are trained, qualified and
knowledgeable on changing legislation, food
and beverage issues, and the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of multi-million-dollar
facilities and operations.
• Keep up to date on communications regarding
operational issues and initiatives, Board
elections, town halls and in general, all Club
correspondence. Understand the Club’s
mission statement and strategic plan and allow
the staff to manage within these guidelines.
• Register and/or update your email address.
Email is the Club’s primary means of communicating with Members in an efficient and
cost-effective manner.
• Don’t allow the complaining of others to influence your view of how the Club serves you,
your family and your guests. Express your
complaints and suggestions directly to senior
management.
• You are part of the Club family. Overcome the
temptation to air the dirty laundry or focus
only on negative experiences. Remember,
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rumors can become urban legend which, when
repeated outside the gates, can damage our
image and adversely affect property and
membership values.
• Never take it upon yourself to discipline an
employee. Report inappropriate behavior to
senior management.
• Support responsible and justifiable increases in
annual fees and dues. Maintaining our physical
plant, financial sustainability, capital improvement and brand quality are the cornerstones of
any successful enterprise.
• Make membership replenishment a way of life.
No business can be successful without a
dynamic marketing, public relations and
sales effort. Your referral is key to our success.
• Support open and honest communications
from the Board and Senior Management on
issues affecting the general membership.
We all share in the responsibility that comes
with living and working at Desert Mountain.
Together we can continue our legacy of excellence
for the next 25 years.
Coming Up at the Club
On behalf of the Nominating Committee, I
remind you of several key dates pertaining to the
upcoming Board elections for which your input is
needed:
February 13 — Town Hall Meet the Candidates
February 19 — Ballots to be mailed to Members
March 25 — Deadline to return ballots
March 27 — Announcement of results at Annual
Meeting
Voting is an important way to voice your
opinion and helps you decide the future of Desert
Mountain. In your role as a Member, please take
part in the Desert Mountain election process in
the coming months.
As we announced during the 25th anniversary
celebration, the Performance Center is being
renamed the Jim Flick Golf Performance Center
in memory of Mr. Flick’s 20-plus years as the
director of instruction at Desert Mountain. A formal dedication ceremony, to which all Members
will be invited, is planned in early 2013 pending
confirmation of key dates.
As I end this letter, I encourage you to go out
and enjoy your amenities during what promises
to be a very vibrant season. See you at the Club!
club operations
New Year, New Food, Wine & Events!
Christophe Hermine, Director of Club Operations
Happy New Year to all of you, and thank you for
allowing me to be part of the Desert Mountain family.
I am very excited to be back in the Valley and working
for such a prestigious Club.
As the New Year begins I am writing this article after
being at the Club for a few weeks, please allow me to
give you an update on some initiatives we have been
working on.
The wine lists in each restaurant have been updated
to portray the same price for each bottle and to be consistent throughout the Mountain. After analyzing the
wine sales, it was interesting to see that 65% of the
wines consumed are bottles priced between $80 and $100. Our new Desert Mountain
House Wine, in every clubhouse, is Kenwood Vineyards, Yulupa, California and the varietals are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sparkling, each priced
at $7 by the glass. All liquor prices have also been updated to reflect price consistencies.
We welcome three new chefs to our Desert Mountain Family:
Sarah Turgel – Chef de Cuisine, Constantino’s
Sarah comes to us from Tuscany, the Italian restaurant at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Resort, where she has been chef de cuisine responsible for menu development, scheduling and staffing, food and wine pairing and other duties for the past three years. Prior to
her years at JW Marriott, she was the chef de partie at Il Terrazzo Restaurant and the lead
cook 1 at Mary Elaine’s, both at The Phoenician. Sarah got her culinary start in San
Francisco at restaurants such as Michael Mina, Fifth Floor Restaurant and Puccini and
Pinetti. She has a bachelor’s degree from University of California at Davis and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. Once she arrives at Desert
Mountain, Sarah plans to add her own personal touch to the menus at Constantino’s.
We are thrilled to have her with us and we invite you to stop in and say hello.
Zach Johnson – Sous Chef, Constantino’s
Zach has been cooking and working in the food industry since he was in his teens.
He started his career at the five diamond-rated Phoenician Resort and Spa where he
worked in several kitchens and with Chef Victor Casanova at Il Terrazzo Restaurant. He
developed his distinctive cooking style at Binkley’s Restaurant in Cave Creek and at Chef
Kevin Binkley’s bistro restaurant, Café Bink. He also was sous chef at Nellie Cashman’s
at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale and assisted in revamping the
restaurant with Chef Eric Strong. Zach graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale.
Christopher Brugman – Sous Chef, Apache Restaurant
Christopher grew up in Southern California where he developed his ‘farm to table”
approach to cooking. Classically trained in French and California cuisine, he is influenced by the flavor profiles of Southeast Asia and Provencal, France. Christopher has
trained in many award-winning restaurants in Los Angeles, most notably with the three
Michelin Star Chef Gordon Ramsay at the London Hotel in Beverly Hills, and most
recently as Chef de Partie under the helm of Michelin Star Chef David LeFevre at James
Beard-nominated MB Post. Christopher has a bachelor’s degree in Business-Marketing
from the University of Southern California and the Grand Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu
Culinary Academy in Hollywood.
We came up with a new approach with the Apache menu and decided to use Allen
Brothers as our main prime beef supplier. When it comes to USDA Prime Beef, as well as
the highest grade Choice, they are believed to be the best on the market. The All Natural
beef has been eliminated. The filet mignon prices were reduced by 30% and each main
course is now accompanied with a starch and larger amount of fresh vegetables. The bread
selection has been upgraded with fabulous cranberry-pecan bread, dense and flavorful
rosemary bread and we have kept the pretzel rolls for all our Midwestern members.
Constantino’s menu has been revamped from best years past selections and toward
simpler Italian fare. As of now, it has been very well received by a large majority of the
membership. The bread selection and presentation,
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Education Scholarships
Offered to Employees
Keli Greenberg,
Executive Director of Human Resources
The Desert Mountain Community
Foundation (DMCF) has established
a scholarship fund that will be
available to employees of both Desert
Mountain and CCMC (the professional staff at the HOA) that are
full-time at Desert Mountain as well
as their families. The DMCF is
proposing this because they believe
that providing scholarships to DM
employees will be an incentive for
employees to continue at DM and
they recognize that the cost of education at all levels is out of the reach
of most employees and their families.
The scholarships will be awarded based on predetermined criteria
such as at least one year of employment, employee in good standing,
demonstrated financial need and attending school in the United States.
The DMCF is currently soliciting the Desert Mountain Community to
support this worthwhile endeavor by their donation of tax deductible
funds. The Scholarship Fund will be administered by the Arizona
Community Foundation (ACF).
Employees will be able to complete an application online through
ACF beginning January 2013 so that employees or their family members
can receive a scholarship for classes beginning in the fall of 2013. Tuition
will be paid directly to the school/institution on the recipient’s behalf.
The added advantage for the applicants is they will learn about and be
able to apply for the over seventy other scholarships that ACF manages.
Employees will be notified of this tremendous opportunity via a
personalized letter from the Human Resources Department. Many
employees have already expressed their delight and gratitude that this
benefit is being offered by DMCF.
The generosity of our membership, as demonstrated in the Holiday
Fund, is overwhelmingly and incredibly gracious. With this wonderful
added path for giving and changing a life through the gift of education,
our employees truly work for the finest private community in the world.
To give directly or through your foundation by check, make the check
payable to Desert Mountain Community Foundation, noting your
preference for the Scholarship Fund on the memo line, and mail to:
Ed Knight, Esq., Sr. Philanthropic Advisor
Desert Mountain Community Foundation
c/o Arizona Community Foundation
2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 405B | Phoenix, AZ 85016
You can also make a secure credit card gift for the scholarship fund
online, at: www.azfoundation.org/desertmountain.
For more information regarding the DMCF Scholarship Fund please
contact Sybil Yastrow, DMCF Board member at [email protected].
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golf
Keeping It In the Short Grass
Mike Scully, Director of Golf
Coyote Cup
Moves to April
The Scratch Member/Guest is moving out
of the summer heat and finds a new home in
April! This is in hopes of catching a bigger
field and taking advantage of the mild April
temperatures. This event features four days
of golf competitions playing at scratch. The
itinerary is as follows:
Wednesday, April 3
• Registration / Practice Round /
Optional Skins Game at 12:30
on Chiricahua
• Stag Party following practice round
Thursday, April 4
• Round 1 –
Better Ball of Partners – Geronimo
• Putting Contest following play
Friday, April 5
• Round 2 –
Better Ball of Partners – Chiricahua
• Shootout following play
Saturday, April 6
• Round 3 –
Better Ball of Partners – Cochise
• Awards lunch following play.
Entry fee for the event is $375 per player
and includes tee prizes, guest fees, cart fees
(does not include practice round), stag party
and closing awards cookout. Entry fee does
not include optional competitions. This
event is sure to fill up fast this year and is
limited to the first 30 teams, so sign up
through ForeTees now!
February has arrived and with it comes a full event slate over the next two
months. There is plenty of opportunity to get out and enjoy your golf courses in
fun tournaments featuring a variety of formats! For more information please
contact any of the Desert Mountain golf shops or the Tournament Office.
Ladies 4-Ball Match
Play – February 5–7
2-Person teams playing
their best ball against
another 2-person team
in match play format. Each team will play a 9-hole
match against all teams in their bracket. The team
with the highest point accumulation will be declared
division champion.
Cupids Classic – February 12
Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with that special
someone in a fun-filled event. A combined scramble
of each couple format is followed by a buffet dinner in
the elegant Cochise/Geronimo dining room. Sign up
as a couple or foursome.
Men’s 4-Ball Match Play – February 15–17
2-Person teams playing their best ball against another 2
person team in traditional bracketed match play format.
Tee times will be reserved Saturday for those teams not
advancing past the first round who wish to play.
Member Staff Pro-Am – February 27
Get out and play with your favorite Desert Mountain
staff member in a fun event all while supporting a
great cause. Proceeds from entry fees and raffle tickets
go to the staff education fund which provides assistance to Desert Mountain Golf Professionals as they
pursue PGA membership.
Mountain Mayhem – March 2–3
The popular couples’ member/guest returns for an
exciting weekend of golf and a great chance to show
off your club to outside guests. Friday evening kicks
off the event with a welcome reception giving every-
one a chance to mingle with the rest of the field.
Saturday and Sunday are competition filled days featuring golf rounds, a putting contest, and shootout,
capped off with an awards dinner Sunday night.
Men’s Match Play – March 8-10
Test yourself in the most trying of formats in golf as
we hold the 2013 Match Play Championships. This
event features flighted one-on-one matches with the
gross division winner adding his name to the wall at
Cochise/Geronimo.
Ladies’ Match Play – March 13-15
Test yourself in the most trying of formats in golf as
we hold the 2013 Match Play Championships. This
event features flighted one-on-one matches with the
gross division winner adding her name to the wall at
Cochise/Geronimo.
Couples’ Club Championship – March 17
The best couple on the Mountain is crowned in our
Couples’ Club Championship. This 1-day event features
a best-ball format combining Net and Gross scores.
Men’s Club Championship – March 22–24
The winner of the gross division will forever be
enshrined in Desert Mountain history by being added
to the spectacular champions wall at Cochise/
Geronimo. Champions will be awarded for all net
divisions as well.
Ladies’ Club Championship – March 26–28
The winner of the gross division will forever be
enshrined in Desert Mountain history by being added
to the spectacular champions wall at Cochise/
Geronimo. Champions will be awarded for all net
divisions as well.
Off-Course Practice Can Lead to On-Course Improvements
Dale Abraham, Director of Instruction and Jonathan Mielke, Golf Instructor
The golf swing is a combination of many different
Phase I – Set up in golf
Phase II – Once you
movement patterns all working together to create one
posture and hold a chair,
become proficient at Phase I,
fluid swing. Some patterns come naturally as we utilize
counter or golf club as shown
try to perform the same
them in our everyday lives while others remain more
in the illustration. Now, keepmovement without using a
elusive and harder to master. One of the more elusive
ing your upper body still,
stability aid. It is best to do
patterns is the ability to rotate your pelvis correctly
rotate your hips both right
this exercise in front of a mirwhile keeping your torso stable. This motion is an
and left. Start out with small,
ror to ensure you are keeping
important factor in being able to maximizing your
slow controlled movements
your upper body still. Again
power. Here is an exercise you can use to train your and gradually increase your range of motion and speed start slow with small movements and work your way
body to properly perform this movement.
of movement. Be sure that you are performing a rotary up to quicker and larger movements. This exercise is
motion and not moving laterally or from side to side.
harder than it looks, but stick with it as it will pay
dividends in the long run.
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Building A Master Plan
Jim Key, Agronomist
Successful businesses are built on good
business plans. Golf course operations are no
different; they are based on good agronomic
plans. So it only follows that Club operations
at Desert Mountain are following a Strategic
Plan. The Desert Mountain Board and
Leadership Team developed this plan for
2012-2017 and published it for the membership. Each department has a set of initiatives
that contribute to the execution of the plan
for the club. Initiative 1E is to “bring high
profile professional and amateur golf tournaments to Desert Mountain”. And so, we hosted the Schwab Cup last fall. The main initiative for the agronomy department is 1B which
is to “maximize golf course conditions and
appearances”. This can mean a lot of things. It
can be as simple as normal maintenance such
as our list of Priority 1 tasks that are done
daily, all the way to major projects or capital
improvements and everything in between.
We focus on Priority 1 tasks through the
Four Disciplines of Execution. This program
involves our staff in accountability for the
quality of their work. We also conduct major
projects and improvements according to our
initiative in the Strategic Plan. This year,
several projects have been completed that
contribute to the Strategic Plan and add value
to the golf courses. The lake on Renegade #4
has been renovated with the installation of a
new shoreline. This project will enhance the
aesthetics of the golf hole; however, it is also
important to stabilize the shoreline as this
lake serves to irrigate Renegade and to transfer water to Apache. A new cart path was
installed on Apache #1 which now completes
holes 1 through 4 with all new paths. On
Cochise, a new tee was installed on #4,
fairway bunkers were re-contoured or repositioned to make them more challenging
and all walk paths were defined to create the
easiest access from tee to green and green to
tee. New bridges were installed on #10 and
#13 and new concrete steps on #4 and #10.
These improvements will benefit our members enjoyment of the course.
In December 2012, Jack Nicklaus came to
Desert Mountain for the 25th Anniversary
celebration. He also met with the Board of
Directors and the Management Team to begin
the development of a master plan for golf. We
toured Outlaw and Renegade to review and
discuss important issues. Mr. Nicklaus’ ideas
on how to make Outlaw enjoyable for more
golfers, focued on the basics of the TEE IT
FORWARD program which is partnered by
the PGA and the USGA. This program makes
golf more enjoyable by placing golfers on the
right tee for their game. On some holes, this
would mean the addition of strategically
placed tees that allow golfers to negotiate
existing bunkers or desert areas. With this
approach, the same features can be left in
place to challenge the professional or low
handicap amateur. When touring Renegade,
the discussion focused on ideas about future
renovation projects and the impact of desert
washes through the golf course. It was apparent to everyone that the greatest golfer of all
time is also a skilled golf course designer and
his input and guidance will be critical as
future plans for golf at Desert Mountain are
developed.
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invests in businesses around the United States and John
assists these companies in operating matters or runs them
himself depending on what the situation requires. While
working full time leaves less time than he’d like for golf, John
tries to hit the Sonoran Clubhouse regularly for workouts.
Also on the board of Rowan Companies, Inc, a U.K.based offshore drilling company, John travels to London
five times a year. He and Nancy always manage to squeeze
in some sightseeing and theater. One of their favorite
vacations spots is Italy in September.
John’s adult son, Scott, is married. He and his wife
Krista have two boys. John’s daughter Megan’s recent
engagement was celebrated by the family at their favorite
Desert Mountain restaurant, Constantino’s. “We got the
whole family together to celebrate,” Nancy said. “We were
in the private dining room in Constantino’s. It was
intimate and lovely.”
Nancy and John have two sons together, Clayton 22, a
recent Criminal Justice graduate from St. Louis University
and Nathan 21 a senior at the Farmers School of Business
at Miami University in Ohio. While their boys were born
in St. Louis, they were raised in New York. Their parents
instilled in them a love for golf and they both enjoy playing the courses at Desert Mountain. Growing up, both
boys worked at their home club, Whippoorwill County
Club, as caddies and bag attendants.
A close-knit family, the Quickes enjoy taking family golf
trips with their two sons. They’ve played as a foursome at
Pinehurst, Whistling Straights and Bandon Dunes. Upon
Nathan’s graduation, they will be planning a golf trip to
Pebble Beach. John jokes, “We always get them to go
when we go somewhere nice that involves golf.”
Nancy is a volunteer extraordinaire. A former president
of the Northern Westchester Junior League, she is
currently involved in their sustainer group. While her
boys were in school she was heavily involved with every
aspect of their education from the P.T.A. to super hockeyfootball booster. Nancy also shares her time with the
Catholic Church and her home country club,
Whipporwill, where she was previously a member of the
Membership Committee.
This year, she’s the Boutique Chair for Desert
Mountain’s C.A.R.E. tournament. “C.A.R.E. has been a
great way to get involved and meet people at Desert
Mountain and it’s an admirable cause. It’s of limited
duration, so the fact that I’m gone for six months doesn’t
hamper my ability to participate.”
The Quickes love being at Desert Mountain. Their
grandsons, Mason, 8, and Connor, 6, agree and have
declared John and Nancy’s home “the number one
vacation spot.” The boys visit at Christmas (Nancy and
John can’t resist heating the pool for them), spring break
and an annual special week in June where they get their
grandparents all to themselves. Fans of Javelina Camp,
they also think the trails are pretty great.
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RETAIL/shopping
Lizzie Driver
Lauren Everett, Merchandise Manager
Apache is excited to be offering the new women’s golf line Lizzie Driver for the spring season.
Attention to detail is evident in this stylishly chic ladies line. Made and designed in Los Angeles,
Lizzie Driver offers a beautiful collection with modern detailing.
A classic, vintage vibe is evident in the Lizzie Driver design. Sophisticated silhouettes and clean
lines accent the collection. Meticulous tailoring creates a flattering fit. Pieces can be mixed and
matched on and off the course to create beautifully unique outfits. Let Lizzie Driver take you from
the golf course to lunch in style.
Lizzie Driver’s latest offering, the Americana Collection, features a rich color palette of red, navy,
khaki, and chambray. Pinstriped shorts, button-detailed skorts and classic tops make this
collection a must have. Come to Apache and check out this fabulous new line
The #1 Ball in Golf
Just Got Better
Bobby Berry,
Renegade Retail Shop Supervisor
FootJoy
Launches M Project!
Deanne VanHaaren,
Cochise/Geronimo Sales Supervisor
FootJoy has done it again! The company
that is well-known for setting the standard
in golf footwear has just launched its newest
and most fashionable shoe called the M
Project. The M Project shoe will offer a larger toe box while still maintaining its sleek
visual appeal. The added room allows for
the toes to spread and grip, and is great for
the man who has a wider foot.
The M Project shoe is lightweight, breathable, highly flexible, and comfortable. The
M Project is offered in fashion colors, as well
as several white-based options trimmed in
contrast colors such as orange, green, grey,
and blue. The style of this shoe will sell
itself, and with the benefits of the rubber
compound sole construction and generous
forefoot shape, the M Project is sure to be a
winner! Apache should have this stylish
new golf footwear on the floor by late
February.
The #1 ball in golf has improved yet again
for 2013 with all new models of the ProV1
and ProV1x, and we are excited to introduce
these golf balls to our members at outstanding member pricing starting in February!
The new ProV1 and ProV1x will be available
in all Desert Mountain golf shops, and will
once again be available at no additional cost
in the popular course logo and course icon
dozens! Stay tuned throughout the spring as
exciting promotional opportunities to
purchase ProV1 and ProV1x golf balls will
be available exclusively to Desert Mountain
members!
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Cobra Golf
Tom O’Neill,
Renegade Head Golf Professional
Cobra Golf has taken golf club personalization to the next level. Its AMP (Advanced
Material Placement) Cell and AMP Cell Pro
drivers are due to launch February 8. This
driver allows golfers to choose from six different loft/trajectory settings for optimal playing
performance for all kinds of golf courses and
weather conditions.
“The AMP Cell Driver offers golfers the
adjustability, innovation, customization and
choice they want but have not been able to get
– until now,” said President, Bob Philion. “We
are taking adjustability to another level with
our MyFly technology, offering six different
loft/trajectory settings golfers can change to
adapt to their swing or playing conditions. The
technology combined with the color choice,
reaffirms Cobra’s positioning as a performancedriven brand infusing more joy into the game.”
The AMP Cell driver comes in blue, red,
silver, and orange with loft/trajectory options of
8.5°, 9.5°, 9.5° Draw, 10.5°, 10.5° Draw and
11.5°. The Amp Cell Pro is available in silver
and orange 7.5°, 8.5°, 8.5° Fade, 9.5°, 9.5°
Fade and 10.5°.
Check out these new Cobra products with the
Cool Clubs staff. To schedule your Cool Clubs
fitting appointment, call them directly at (480)
284-7766 or (888) 284-9292 and ask to book at
the Jim Flick Golf Performance Center.
retail/shopping - fitness/recreation
Are you “Living Life
in the Low Back”
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SONORAN NEWS
Matt Wooldridge, Director of Sonoran Tennis,
Spa, Fitness & Recreation
Amy Dolinky, PMA Certified Pilates Instructor
The human spine is nothing short of amazing. It supports us
throughout our entire lives, allowing us to stand up, bend forward and
back, reach side to side, and rotate right and left. Unfortunately, the
lumbar portion takes the most abuse, as it supports the majority of our
body weight. It is made up of the lower five vertebrae (L1-5), which
line up to give the low back a slight inward curve. Intervertebral discs
separate the vertebrae, and normally work like shock absorbers to
protect the spine against the daily pull of gravity, as well as during
strenuous activities such as jumping, running and lifting.
Low back issues become much more prevalent as we age. After all,
the more years we’ve been around, the longer our lumbar spines have
had to hold us up. It’s no wonder that the largest percentage of low
back complaints come from those 40 and older. Symptoms like “my
back feels tight”, “it hurts to bend”, or “I have numbness and tingling
down the back of my leg” can be the result of any number of conditions such as stenosis, spondylolisthesis, osteoarthritis, sciatica or
degenerative disc disease.
Pilates could be the perfect prescription if you’re experiencing low
back pain. Pilates instructors cannot legally diagnose or treat specific
injuries or illnesses because it’s not within our scope of practice.
However, we can observe movement patterns, assess alignment,
posture and stability and provide exercise programs for improving not
only core strength but overall well-being. Not to mention…practicing
Pilates can make a significant difference in your golf game!
We have four certfied and highly qualified Pilates professionals on staff
at the Sonoran Fitness Center who teach private sessions and group
classes. For more information or an appointment, call the Sonoran
Fitness Center at (480) 595-4355.
Donald Ross Sportswear
The 4.5 team brought home the hardware
and raised the bar for ladies tennis in town.
Tennis Socials February 24 and March 24
Tennis socials will be held on Sundays at 2
p.m. This is the best way to bond with all
our tennis playing members, new and old.
The tennis is always fun and can be arranged
to be competitive if you desire. Please sign
up at the Boutique or call or email to
reserve your spot. (480) 488-1397 or
[email protected]
Junior Tennis
Junior tennis clinics are held every Saturday
at 10 a.m. We separate the juniors by age
and ability for a better experience. All levels
are welcome. If you have any questions
please call Matt or Ali for more information.
Open Play
Open play is unique at Desert Mountain. At
any time you might be partnered with one or
all of our tennis staff. This complimentary
service does not happen at very many other
tennis facilities. The staff does it’s best to
facilitate good fun, and competitive games for
all levels. This is one of the best ways to make
new friends at Desert Mountain.
Men play on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Women play on Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
As the weather warms up, call the boutique
to confirm the start time. We will move to
8am with the warm weather.
Ladies Interclub League
The first half of the league season is completed and Desert Mountain is very proud of
how the ladies finished up. The 3.5 and 4.0
teams finished in the middle of the pack.
The 5.0 team came in second by one point.
Stringing
Now that the cold weather is behind us, if you
haven’t restrung you racket in the last couple
months you should bring it by the Boutique
and have Matt or Ali take a look at it for you.
Thinking Fitness: Did you know that the
average point during a set of tennis lasts less
than 10 seconds. If you were told that your
game would improve dramatically if you
kept your feet moving while the ball was in
play; the odds are you would do it. Make
2013 the year we all get the Happy Feet.
Fitness Center
The flu season is still upon us at Desert
Mountain. If you are fighting a cold, flu bug,
or fever it is recommended that you stay
home and not visit the gym. As conscientious as we are about cleaning, it is impossible to sterilize all the places one would
touch or cough germs into the air.
We like to think that Sonoran is not only the
place to get a workout, but the place on the
mountain to build friendships. Over the last
couple of years we have roughly 200 new
members that want to be part of the fun at
Sonoran. Please be and ambassador of your
club and get to know members that you
don’t recognize.
With the New Year in full swing, we often
have nagging aches and pains. Don’t
forget on property are two highly trained
specialist to fix you problems. Those needing a physical therapist can call Sonoran
(480) 595-4355 and make an appointment
with Rob Mottram. If your issue is more
muscular related call the Jim Flick Golf
Performance Center (480) 595-4280 and
make an appointment with Paul Ruth our
Neuromuscular Release Therapy specialist.
Let’s make 2013 the best year yet.
Mark Thush, Director of Retail
Donald Ross Sportswear is founded by golfers for golfers.
The driving principle is that performance yarns definitely have
certain wearing characteristics that are superior to cotton. Period.
At the time, however, most of the other tech-oriented brands
were bringing a perspective to golf consistent with their heritage
of soccer, track and field, or other team sports. Donald Ross
Sportswear combines the advantages of moisture wicking
performance yarns and easy care along with the classic styling
consistent with the golf and country club lifestyle.
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WINNERS OF THE
4.5 TENNIS TEAM
Victoria Jacobson,
Monica Thomas,
Lauren Lehrner,
Linda Frazee,
Ann Alpeter, and
Sherry Montgomery.
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food and beverage
Christophe Hermine, continued from page 3
such as Apache, has been upgraded with raisin-pecan bread and a rustic white Italian bread. To
expand our catering business we have created a brand new banquet package enabling the Operations
to offer large menu selections for private parties in the Clubhouses and “off property” banquets in the
comfort of your own home. Vibrant plated Wedding menus and station selections have also been
developed to celebrate the beginning of new lives together.
As the Outlaw kitchen is under renovation through February 13, we are serving dinner in the Men’s
Grill at Cochise/Geronimo. We are following the regular Outlaw schedule being opened Friday thru
Tuesday from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. We are utilizing some of Cochise/Geronimo’s lunch selections
with the best Tex-Mex items being served at Outlaw. Fish Fry has continued on Friday nights at
Cochise/Geronimo.
As new offerings are being planned in Cochise/Geronimo, please mark your calendar for a series of
International Dinners (Around the World) being offered once a month starting this January. We will
serve a 3-course dinner with the first one held in January. February will feature Germany, March will
be Spain and April will complete the series in Russia. The cost for each dinner will be $45 per person.
February events will start with a Far Niente/Nickel & Nickel Wine Dinner on the 6th, followed with
Valentine’s Day Dinners at Cochise/Geronimo, Constantino’s and Apache. The last event for February
will be fun to say the least, with The Mentalist-Comedy Night Dinner on February 26. Please remember that all events have a 48-hour cancellation policy (Members Rules & Regulations, page 16, F.3.)
Cheers.
As spring time rolls into Outlaw we’d like to
extend a very warm invitation to join the Outlaw
Team for another Concert on the Lawn Series
Event featuring one of the “Premier Country
Rock Entertainment Groups,” the band
Mogollon. Mogollon, (pronounced Mug-e-on)
plays almost everything from Hank Williams to
Pink Floyd to their original written songs and is
known for high a energy show with great vocals,
incredible guitar wizardry, and dueling fiddles.
Reservations are available through Member
Services, (480) 488-1363 or book online.
The Team at Outlaw is also proud to
announce we’ll be hosting the local Phoenix Ale
Brewery for a full four course dinner carefully
crafted by Chef de Cuisine Alex Ochs and will be
paired with several of the favorites from Phoenix
Ale’s beer portfolio. Phoenix Ale Brewery, started
by self-proclaimed former beer sales guy, Greg
“Fretzy” Fretz, and craft beer pioneer and partner, George Hancock, is a locally operated
brewery founded in 2010 that is quickly making
their mark on the local beer scene. Make your
reservations early through Member Services as
this event will be limited due to space.
Finally, we’d like to extend invitations to join
the Team at Outlaw for our Western Cookouts
beginning on the last Tuesday of February with
continuation on the first and last Tuesdays of
each following month through May. Reservations
for all party sizes are welcome for this evening
only! Call Member Services for your reservations
before the western sun sets on this evening filled
with great food and good times!
For dates and more information, please refer
to the enclosed Club calendar.
Desert Mountain
Vineyards
Straight From the Grape
Desert Mountain Vineyards is available to our
membership for your personal wine use. Call or
email us for a quote on your favorite everyday
drinking wine or for collectable wines. We are
conveniently located for wine pick-up at the
Fairways Office, or we are available to deliver the
wine to your home.
Please contact Robin Peacock at
[email protected] or
(480) 595-4138 for more information.
SAVE THE DATE:
Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel Wine Dinner
Please join us as Desert Mountain Club presents
Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel Wine Dinner on
Wednesday, February 6 at the Cochise/Geronimo
Clubhouse. Bruce Mooers, the President of Nickel &
Nickel and the National Sales Manager for Far
Niente will be our guest speaker for the evening.
The culinary team will create a perfect menu to
accompany with these outstanding wines. Reception
begins at 6:30 p.m., with dinner to follow at
7 p.m. Please contact Member Services to make your
reservation or you may book online.
Plump Jack & Cade Wine Dinner
Desert Mountain Club invites you for a very special evening with the Plump Jack & Cade wineries
on Wednesday, March 13 at the Cochise/Geronimo
Clubhouse. John Conover, the President of Plump
Jack, will be our guest speaker for the evening. The
culinary team is sure to please with a perfect menu
pairing to these fabulous wines. Reception begins at
6:30 p.m., with dinner to follow at 7 p.m. Please
contact Member Services to make your reservations.
at (480) 488-1363 or book online.
Bella Constantina Ladies Wine Dinner Dates:
February 18 | March 25 | April 15
D E S E RT M O U N TA I N
INEYARDS
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real estate/membership
Russ Lyon | Sotheby’s International Realty at Desert Mountain
Don Breidenbach and Troy Gillenwater
2013 promises to be a fun and exciting year for
all of us at Desert Mountain. By closing out 2012
with the super-successful Schwab Cup, the 25th
Anniversary gala, and the Hohokam Camp and
China Wall Trails’ grand opening, 2013 is on track
to be Desert Mountain’s best year on all fronts.
Real estate sales continue to improve with the
average sale price of both homes and lots on the rise.
We see more members enjoying the golf
courses, more families hiking the trails, more
members riding bikes and enjoying our worldclass amenities. Without doubt there is a noticeable buzz and increased vibrancy in the real
estate community about Desert Mountain and
the lifestyle it offers.
To broadcast this new buzz and energy outside the Desert Mountain gates, we continue to
capitalize on the power of Sotheby’s 277-year
heritage and worldwide brand recognition,
together with Russ Lyon Realty’s 65-year legacy
of representing fine properties locally in the
Valley of the Sun as well as here within Desert
Mountain for the past 25 years. And with the
transition now complete we are already
beginning to experience the positive effect.
Our 2012 fourth quarter Sotheby’s marketing
showcased Desert Mountain real estate in a variety of venues, including Collections of the
Northwest (Seattle & Vancouver markets),
Collection of Sotheby’s - Chicago, RESIDE
California Luxury Homes, The Wall Street Journal,
and locally in the Properties of the Southwest and
Luxury Home Magazine Arizona. For the first
time Desert Mountain was featured internationally in the Sotheby’s RESIDE Master Edition
which was distributed together with the At Auction
magazine in Hong Kong.
This set the stage nicely for November’s Charles
Schwab Cup that provided a perfect opportunity
to showcase our community on an international
stage. Our newly co-branded website continually
flashed the top qualifiers leading up to the event,
adding to the tournament’s excitement. The grand
finale would have to be President of the
Champions Tour Mike Stevens’ statement on the
Golf Channel’s international broadcast: “If there is
anybody out there looking for real estate, you
would be crazy if you bought anything else in
Scottsdale before coming to Desert Mountain!”
Stay tuned for a new Sotheby’s International
Realty specialty stand-alone website tailored
exclusively for marketing luxury golf properties.
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty’s technology department is playing a large role in
developing the design, search and optimal
ranking strategies. The Desert Mountain community shall benefit from the coming exposure
generated by this new web platform.
With a new confidence and company brand
we are optimistic and energized about the 2013
real estate season.
Please feel free to contact our office at (480)
488-2998. We invite you to visit our Sales
Center at the main entrance, meet the team, and
say “hello.” And don’t forget to pick up the new
issue of Inside Desert Mountain which is filled
with beautiful properties, outstanding architecture, and a lifestyle to share with your friends.
We are open daily to serve you.
See you on the Mountain!
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Welcome Our
Newest Members
Amal Moorad MD & Kathleen Sandler
Oklahoma City, OK
Fred Dunlap & Andrea Burchell
Trophy Club, TX
Cheli & Jess Hull
(Rose Quartz) Bennington, NE
Steven & Nancy Wells
Tulsa, OK
Bryan & Christine Roche
(Saguaro Forest)
Steamboat Springs, CO
Doug & Connie Restemayer
(Saguaro Forest)
Fargo, ND
Tracy & Sue Thompson
(Sunset Canyon) Eden Prairie, MN
Rusty & Susan Richardson
(Saguaro Forest)
Avon, CO
Kevin & Bobette Weiss
(Saguaro Forest) Paradise Valley, AZ
Randall & Karen Miller
(Arrowhead) Lake Forest, IL
Clifton & Diana Cokingtin
Leawood, KS
Charles & Susan Cotter
Tulsa, OK
Charles & Susan Gruye
Scottsdale, AZ
Membership
Did You Know?
• Desert Mountain memberships no longer
require the purchase of property.
• We are offering a Market-Based
Membership Sales program.
• 18 memberships have sold in the past
6 months within a price range of
$65,000-$75,000.
• Our membership referral program
allows you to be eligible for a $3,500
club credit!
for any questions please contact
Nicole Forbes at (480) 595-4318 or
[email protected]
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desert mountain member events
the Event
March 11th and 12th, 2013
the Golf
Monday, March 11th
Shotgun at 11:30am - C/G Clubhouse
Step-Out Scramble
or
C.A.R.E. Pro-Am
the Party
Immediately following at C/G Clubhouse
4:30 - 6:30pm Cocktails--Under the Tent
Awards, Raffle and Tablescapes
6:30pm Dinner
the Boutique
Tuesday, March 12th (open to all members)
10:00am - 4:00pm Under the Tent
the Ladies Luncheon
Tuesday, March 12th
11:30am - C/G Clubhouse
Luncheon and Fashion Show
the Event
MEMBER PRESENTATIONS
A Member’s Perspective
Member Presentation
This week I had the privilege of meeting with two
teams of researchers from the Mayo Clinic. I came
away with the following:
• Over the years Desert Mountain CARE has donated
three million dollars plus to the research arm of the
Mayo Clinic. The research has been devoted to breast
and prostate cancer. We are the seed money they need
to get projects up and running. Because of us they
have been able to apply for bigger grants and then
bring this research to clinical trials. Cancers including
bladder and kidney are also benefitting from this
work.
• The two teams of researchers are beyond grateful to
us. You could feel it. Their gratitude was genuine and
sincere. They gave time to thank us personally.
• In this political climate there are concerns that
research funds are going to dry up. Private donations
will become more important for these teams. DM
CARE has made an incredible impact in the past and
we need to provide continued support in the future so
these teams can prevail in the search for better
treatments and possible cures.
Thank you,
Georgann Shiely
register ONLINE
or through
Member Services
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
Sunset Terrace at C/G
Monday, February 11, 2013
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
Sunset Terrace at C/G
Dr. Ronald Korn & Dr. Daniel Von Hoff will discuss
how Rapid Detection and Assessment of Response
is being used to enhance patient care and other
breakthroughs in the treatment of breast and
prostate cancer.
Dr. Barbara Pockaj, Dr. Reuben Mesa and Dr. Scott
Swansonwill discuss technological advancements in
the field of of breast and prostate cancer.
Desert Mountain 2013 C.A.R.E. with the support of our generous community
plans to partner with Scottsdale Healthcare Research Institute and the Mayo
Clinic in funding their breast and prostate cancer research initiatives.
SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE
RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Phase II expansion of RADAR (Rapid
Detection and Assessment of Response
program) under the direction of Dr. Ron
Korn at Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center to
include equipment, samples, and labor for
data extraction and analysis of the complexity and vulnerability of cancer tumors for
more effective, economic and responsive
treatment.
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MAYO CLINIC
1) A post doctoral fellow to advance Dr.
Barbara Pockaj’s scientific research with
breast cancer and further collaborate with
others in the field at the enterprise level as
well as locally here at TGen and ASU.
2) Dr. Erik Castle’s Phase II clinical
trial of advance prostate cancer patients,
increased number of patients, treat at an
earlier stage, and introduces the use of a
new agent.
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Who the Heck are the Y Angels and What Do They Do?
L to R, Toni Budeler, Erika Greaves, Roger Greaves,
Chastity Fermoile, (VP YMCA), Diane Johnson,
Keith Bolock, Paula Nelson (standing in for Mike Honkamp)
Missing: Angie Colby, Debbie Allender
and Dawn Hopkins.
Good question…especially if you are a new member or someone who spends only a few weeks a
year at Desert Mountain. Here is who we are and
what we do!
We are a 10 member board from Desert Mountain
dedicated to raising money to help “drop out” kids
get back into high school, hopefully receive their
diploma and maybe going on to higher education.
We started 9 years ago helping raise funds to build
the Desert Foothills YMCA facility in Cave Creek.
We raised $750,000 for that effort.
After the opening of the YMCA in 2010 our focus
shifted solely to Education.
As we know, Arizona’s high school dropout rate is
alarmingly high. So we have concentrated on 3
specific YMCA educational programs which we
now support throughout the Phoenix and
Scottsdale area that offer these programs.
These programs are iLearn, Y Achievers and Las
Artes de Maricopa. By supporting these programs
we may be keeping these teens off the streets and
perhaps out of juvenile detention. If they complete
the rigorous Y programs they will receive their high
Upscale Singers Present April Show
The Upscale Singers present their
ninth annual spring dinner show on
Friday, April 5 at Desert Mountain. “A
Grand Night for Singing” features your
favorite songs by Gershwin, Rodgers,
Sondheim and The Beatles - songs from
the Jazz Age to the British Invasion!
The evening starts at 5:30 p.m. with
cocktails in the Sunset Terrace, followed
by dinner and show. The $75 ticket
includes wine, tax and gratuity.
The Upscale Singers also offer their
annual raffle, with prizes ranging from
golf clubs to elegant dinners. Proceeds
support the Singers’ outreach programs
that range from vocal scholarships for
young singers…to camp experiences for
special children…to grants for music
teachers in our local public middle and
high schools.
The Singers are directed by Margaret
Watson, a musician and athlete whose
name can be found at least four times
around the new flag pole at
Cochise/Geronimo- The Monument.
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school diploma or GED and become contributors
to society rather than dependents. In the last 4
years dozens of children have graduated through
these programs.
But, this is only the beginning. Besides high school
graduation the Y Angels team has focused on
identifying qualified and motivated youngsters who
might go on to a trade school, a community college
or a 4-year university. Currently we have three
kids in higher education programs.
There is nothing quite like the feeling of helping a
young person find hope as they see that success is
achievable. We can all be proud of the contribution
our Club, our Members and our Sponsors are
making.
So, get ready! Once again we will host our
members, potential members, some military guests
and our sponsors to our 9th Y Angels Golf Event.
Please mark your calendar:
May 18 is the Dinner, Live & Silent Auction
May 20 is the Golf Tournament & Award Event
DESERT
MOUNTAIN
FOOD DRIVE
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, April 17
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ALL donations to be dropped off at the
Sonoran Clubhouse. Non-perishable food
items, no glass, diapers, formula, canned
goods, etc!
Please contact Linda Salkow at
(480) 620-3511 for more information!
Let’s make this the BEST “CLEAN OUT
YOUR PANTRY FOOD DRIVE EVER”!
Cash donations accepted! As a Desert
Mountain Member, I am working hard
not only in my career, but also to give
back to our community. I have teamed up
with this on-profit organization, Move
Fore Hunger.
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Sonoran Speakers Club
Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse
5:30 p.m. Cocktails, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Presentation - $25
Desert Mountain Art League
DESERT MOUNTAIN ART LEAGUE is calling all artists, crafters, knitters,
quilters, photographers or whatever else your interests are to come to OPEN
STUDIO. Time is 2-5 p.m. at the Cochise/Geronimo Sunset Terrace. Many of
the Workshops will be held there at the same time so it’s a good opportunity to
come and see how the classes are structured. Everyone is welcome to attend the
Open Studio…what a great way to meet new people, find out what’s going on
around the club (besides golf), and just relax and socialize while working on
your project.
Please visit our website at www.desertmountainartleague.org to see descriptions of the workshops being held this season. There are short biographies of
the instructors, photos of their work and descriptions of what the class will be
about. You can sign up for the Workshops right on the website.
Workshops coming up from February through April are:
February 1 & 2 - Drawing with Larry Charles
February 7 & 8 - Basic oil painting and design with Vicki Reins
February 14, 15 & 16 - Pastels with Karen Budan
February 18 - Sculpture with Bryce Pettit
February 21, 22 & 23 - Oil Painting Portraits with Larry Charles
February 26 - Viking Weave Bracelet with Julia Harmon
February 26 - Sculpture with Bryce Pettit
February 28 & March 1 - Acrylic Painting -- landscape with Bud Heiss
March 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 & 29 - Calligraphy with Dawn Hopkins
March 4 & 5 - Oil Painting animals and people with Phil Beck
March 7 - Soft Pastels with Elizabeth Kenyon
March 8 & 9 - Watercolor Negative Painting with Julie Gilbert Pollard
March 14 - Oil Painting with Trevor Swanson, Part 1 of 3
March 16 - Silver Jewelry – 3 earrings with Julia Harmon
March 21 - Oil painting with Trevor Swanson, Part 2 of 3
March 22 & 23 - Floral Oil Painting with Hedi Moran
March 28 - Oil painting with Trevor Swanson, Part 3 of 3
April 11 & 12 - Watercolor with Julie Gilbert Pollard
Tuesday, February 19
Jim Slater, Owner of K9 Storm Incorporated,
Manitoba, Canada
Jim’s company makes hi-tech dog gear for war and police
dogs all over the world and probably make the best body
armor available for these dogs. A working dog will be
present at this talk.
Tuesday, March 19
Dr. Elliot Engel, Author, Teacher and Worldwide Lecturer
“The Inimitable Winston Churchill:” Dr. Engel will bring to
life this unique giant of the twentieth century with fascinating analysis, anecdotes and large doses of humor.
Tuesday, April 16
Jeff Seeman, NFL Official and Businessman
Jeff has been a line judge for 11 season with the NFL and
officiated Super Bowl #44. He will share his experiences in
the football league with film and story.
MEMBERSHIP
For the Sonoran Speakers Club series of six speakers, the cost
is $65 per person. Send your check made out to the Sonoran
Speakers Club to Ginny Holzemer, 41588 North 110th Way,
Scottsdale, Arizona 85262. If you choose not to be a
member, it is $20 per lecture.
INFORMATION
For reservations and information, please contact Dawn
Hopkins, (480) 488-2219, [email protected]
DMAL Season Opening
Luncheon
On November 8, the DMAL held it’s very successful Opening
Luncheon. Jane Philips was the entertaining guest speaker. There
were DMAL instructors with examples of their work, a silent
auction, fine art door prizes and great fun. Visit the DMAL’s website
for more information and pictures of the events.
Save the Date.
On Wednesday, May 1 the DMAL will host a spring exhibit,
the league will display works of art by members
for enjoyment and purchase.
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MILESTONES AND ACHieVEMENTS Happy Birthday Bev Hogshire!
Member Bev Hogshire and 30 friends in her Friday ladies golf
group had several special reasons to celebrate November 9 after
their round on Renegade. It was Bev’s 80th birthday and she shot
a 43 on the front nine.
Bev and her husband, Jim, have been Desert Mountain members since 1986.
“Bev sent a note to the group thanking us for still playing with
her,” said Bonnie Carroll, a friend who is also in the Friday golf
group. “Actually, it’s the other way around. We should thank her
for playing with us…she is our inspiration!
Andrew Bieber Wins Second
Straight Golf Championship
For a second consecutive year, Andrew Bieber, son of members
Eric and Edie Bieber, has won the individual Division III Ohio State
golf championship.
The event was held at NorthStar Golf Club in Sunbury, Ohio,
last October.
Andrew is a senior at Gilmour Academy, the only school to have
an individual champion for four years straight. He shot a 73 during
the opening round and a weekend-low 1-under 71 during the final
round. He was seven strokes better than the runners-up and had
three birdies, two bogeys and parred seven of the last eight holes.
According to Gilmour Golf Coach Anne Caja, along with his
win, Andrew is one of only 14 players to win back-to-back state
championship titles, which places him in the company of Jack
Nicklaus and PGA Tour player and fellow Ohioan Ben Curtis. With
this win, he also set the record for lowest individual score for the
championship.
Following graduation from Gilmour, Andrew will attend Duke
University.
Winning Vanderbilt Linebacker
a Desert Mountain Member
Robby Barbieri, son of Desert Mountain members
Robert and Kathryn Barbieri, and his fellow Vanderbilt
Commodores teammates capped off their recordsetting 2012 football season by winning the Franklin
American Mortgage Music City Bowl December. 31 in
Nashville.
It was the team’s ninth win of the season, the most wins
since the Commodores finished 9-1 in 1915. The team
finished out the 2012 season 9-4.
The 38-24 victory over North Carolina State was the
team’s second bowl win, having defeated Boston
College in 2008. The 38
points is the most in bowl
history for Vanderbilt.
Currently, Robby is the
only Southeast Conference
football player from
Minnesota (and most
likely the only member
from Desert Mountain) and he is also represented in
EA Sports® NCAAR Football 13 video game for Xbox
360 and PLAYSTATION 3.
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member services/desert mountain member events
Member Services - The Information Station
Kathy Wyckoff, Director of Member Services
— SAVE THE DATE —
ROCK & ROLL WITH the roadrunners
Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse Friday, February 8
5:30 p.m. reception | 6:00 p.m. Dinner Buffet
Entertainment from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | $65 per person
The Mentalist
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Remembering the 60’s
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Please watch the Desert Mountain Weekly email blast and website for more information. If you would like to make a reservation
for any of these events you may book online through the Desert Mountain Website or call
Member Services at (480) 488-1363.
Fishing Club
Did You Know?
Les Schupak, Desert Mountain Member
• Each primary and secondary Member has individual website
log-ins? If you need assistance with your password, you may
contact Member Services to assist you.
• That from your mobile device you can book dinner reservations, tee times, view the member directory and much more?
• That the Club uses the website homepage “polling question”
to evaluate whether or not to host certain events or activities.
Please be sure to take the time to submit your vote.
• Member Services maintains a preferred vendor rolodex that
is strictly based off of member referrals? It is available by
calling Member Services or visiting the Member Services tab
on the website under My Club.
• That Dress Codes, by Clubhouse, are located on the member
website under Dining & Catering?
• That the Nagonie Newsletter is now a quarterly publication?
• All Desert Mountain Concierge are notary publics and that
the service is complimentary to all Members?
• That Member Services can coordinate your dining
reservations off property as well as on property?
The Desert Mountain Fishing Club
has had an active start to the season. In
late November, the club’s first fishing
outing was held at Bartlett Lake under
the direction of professional guide,
Gary Senft, who also had been the
featured guest speaker at our November
meeting. It was a beautiful day with
members catching good size largemouth bass in various lake locations.
At our December 2012 meeting, Jacqui
Prince-Hartwig, Manager of Bass Pro
Shops’ White River Fly Shop, demonstrated her exceptional fly rod casting
techniques and provided hands-on
instruction to a dozen of our club’s
fly-fishing enthusiasts. Everyone
walked away more proficient and
certainly more knowledgeable about
flyfishing tactics and skills.
The remainder of the club’s season
which ends May 31, will highlight
another outing as well as welcoming
some of the best anglers in the state
who will provide expert guidance in
knot-tying, water and boat safety, selecting the correct tackle for the season,
and related fishing advice. The club
meets the second Thursday of each
month from October to May from 4-6
p.m. at the Sonoran Clubhouse.
Refreshments are served and admission
is free to all members, family guests and
outside guests regardless of age, gender
or level of angling experence. The next
meetings are scheduled for February
14, March 14, April 11 and May 9.
Tight Lines, Les Schupak
For further information contact Les Schupak at [email protected] or (480) 437-9977
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Nagonie Junior | Youth Activities Center
For details and reservations, please
call the Youth Activities Center
(480) 595-4359, (480) 595-4355 or
email [email protected]. Details
are also listed on the website
www.members.desertmounain.com
under Sonoran/Youth Activities.
Hourly Playtime Program
Our one-of-a-kind hourly activity center gives children a chance to play and be creative while parents
have a spa treatment, workout, play tennis, swim,
golf or even enjoy some time alone at one of our
world renown restaurants. We offer many different
activities including arts, crafts, games, table tennis,
swimming, basketball, Wii games and much more!
Reservations required.
When: Open Monday – Saturday | *9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Advanced Reservations Available | *8 a.m.-4 p.m.
*Availability may vary during youth camp times.
Where: Sonoran Clubhouse
Ages: 3 and older (must be potty trained)
Price: $10 per hour, first child / $9 per hour, per sibling
FEBRUARY 2013
Kids Night Out – Valentine’s Day Celebration!
When: Saturday, February 9 | 6 - 9 p.m.
What: Join us for our Kids Night Out Valentine’s
Day Celebration! We’ll make arts and crafts, play
indoor games, make a special treat for Valentine’s
Day, watch a movie and more! A great night for parents to have a date night! Bring a friend. Dinner and
dessert included.
Price: $30 per child
Where: Sonoran Clubhouse | Ages: 5 through 12
Presidents’ Day Camp
When: Monday, February 18 | 9 a.m. - 2.p.m.
What: Come spend your day off of school with us
as we celebrate Presidents’ Day. We’ll play indoor
and outdoor games, make themed arts and crafts
and more! Bring a friend along for the fun! Lunch
included.
Price: $55 per child, 10% off Sibling Discount,
Bring a friend & receive 10% off.
Where: Sonoran Clubhouse | Ages: 5 through 12
MARCH 2013
Spring Break Camp in Desert Mountain!
Join us for our 5 Weeks of Spring Break Camp held
in March & April! Make new friends while playing
your favorite sports, creating arts & crafts, competing for some fun prizes & more! Junior sports
lessons including tennis and golf are taught by
Desert Mountain's Pros! Sign up today to reserve
your spot! Please call the Youth Activities Center
(480) 595-4359 or (480) 595-4355 or email us at
[email protected].
Week 1: Jr. Sports Week, March 11 - March 15
A camp week filled with sports including tennis,
golf, soccer, basketball & more! Come learn some
new skills & compete for some fun prizes! Campers
will also enjoy indoor games, water games, arts &
crafts and more!
Week 2: Wild Wild West!, March 18 - 22
Howdy Y'all! Campers will enjoy exploring the Wild
Wild West through desert nature hikes, western
themed arts & crafts, a willife presentation & more!
Don't worry partner, we'll also play many indoor &
outdoor games, water games, soccer, basketball, air
hockey, ping pong & more!
Week 3: Jr. Sports Week, March 25 - March 28
A camp week filled with sports including tennis,
golf, soccer, basketball & more! Come learn some
new skills & compete for some fun prizes! Campers
will also enjoy indoor games, water games, arts &
crafts and more!
Week 4: Spring Party! April 2 - April 5
Come join us as we celebrate our beautiful Spring Time
in Arizona! We'll play outdoor games, water games,
make themed arts & crafts, perfect our Karaoke skills
& a special entertainer will visit us on Friday!
Week 5: Jr. Sports Week, April 8 - 12
*Don't miss our last Jr. Sports Camp Week! The
week will be filled with sports including tennis, golf,
soccer, basketball & more! Come learn some new
skills & compete for some fun prizes! Campers will
also enjoy outdoor water games, indoor games, arts
& crafts and more!
Camp Times: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Daily Pricing: $60 per child, 10% off sibling discount | *Includes snack, café lunch & dessert!
What to bring: Swimsuit, flip-flops, hat and tennis shoes. Tennis racquets & golf clubs are provided during the Jr. Sports Camp weeks.
*Please be sure to apply sunscreen before arriving to camp each day. Children ages 5 through 12 are welcome to participate in Spring Break Camps.
breakfast with the bunny
Saturday, March 30 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. | Sonoran Dining Room
A breakfast buffet for the entire family to enjoy!
For more information or to make a reservation, please call Member Services at (480) 488-1363.
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desert mountain member events
Spring Carnival
Recipe Corner | Chicken Saltimboca
4 chicken breast
Ham, prosciutto, sliced thin
Fresh sage, 3 pieces per piece of chicken
Flour for dredging
Salt & pepper to taste
Olive oil for sautéing
Butter, unsalted
Fresh spinach
Shallot, minced
Garlic, minced
2 ounces veal, demi-glace (from AJ’s)
On one side of each chicken breast, place 3 pieces of sage and one slice of prosciutto. Dredge
in flour, sear in olive oil. Add butter and thyme and flip. Finish cooking. Sautee spinach in oil
with shallot, garlic, salt and pepper. Plate spinach and put chicken on top. Pour demi-glace
over the top of the chicken.
Spring Food & Wine Festival
Chiricahua Courtyard
Please join us Friday, April 12 in
the Chiricahua Courtyard for a
night of culinary creations and
wine delights. The culinary team at
Constantino’s has planned a creative fair to accompany 100 different tastes of wine. The beautiful
Spring weather will enhance the
“Old World” charm and atmosphere of the Chiricahua courtyard.
A time to create memories with
friends and fellow members, for an
evening of wine, food and fun.
Join us for Desert Mountain’s annual Spring
Carnival. We’ll have carnival games, inflatable
bounce houses and slides, face painting, Mr. & Mrs.
Bunny, an Eggstraordinary Egg Scramble and more!
To register for the Spring Carnival, please call
Member Services (480) 488-1363.
Saturday, March 30
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sonoran Clubhouse
$15 per child, $25 for 2 children,
$10 each with 3 or more children.
*Children under age 3 are free!
Egg Scramble Times: Ages 2-6: 10:30 a.m.
Ages 7-12: 11:30 a.m.
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editorial team
Kathy Wyckoff ([email protected]), Crystal Hillis and Bob Jones
Nagonie is the official newsletter
for Desert Mountain residents
and members of the
Desert Mountain Club.
Please address all correspondence to:
Nagonie, Desert Mountain Club, Inc.
10333 Rockaway Hills | Scottsdale, Arizona 85262
Copyright 2012 | Desert Mountain Club, Inc.