2014 April Newsletter

April 2014 Issue
Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 20th
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Last seating at 2:00 p.m.
Adults: $39.95++
Kids (7-12): $17.95++
Kids (3-6): $12.95++
Easter Egg Hunts
11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Adult Egg Hunt to follow each.
Petting Zoo & Crafts
10:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.
R.S.V.P. with the Front Desk.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Club Contacts
CLUB CONTACTS
Board of Governors
Message from the President
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Club Hours
Food & Beverage Committee Report
Matthew Zboray, ext. 209
Executive Chef
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www.twitter.com/altaclub
2290 Country Club Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
T: 626.794.7163 | F: 626.798.2877
www.altaclub.com
Kelly Bash, ext. 202
Office Manager
Ashley Owens, ext. 213
Restaurant Manager
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We can be found on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and THE KNOT!
www.facebook.com/altaclub
Fred Guerra, ext. 227
Tennis Director
Ceci Hozaki, ext. 203
Accounting Supervisor
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Tennis News
Schedule of Events
Sandy Phermsangngam, ext. 219
Director of Catering & Special Events
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ATCC News
Youth Corner
Tracy Hamagiwa, ext. 206
Director of Food & Beverage Operations
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Dining News
Upcoming Events
Diane Hough, ext. 208
CFO & Director of HR
April Bergen, ext. 218
Member Services Director
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Committee Chairs
Message from the General Manager
Craig Sloane, ext. 220
General Manager
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Stephanie Duran, ext. 204
Catering Sales Manager
Maria Munson, ext. 201
Banquet Manager
Liz Carpenter, 626.390.1117
Junior Tennis Director
Danny Jauregui, 626.755.0129
Head Tennis Pro
Paul Click, 626.437.9672
Tennis Pro
Gary Palmer, 626.688.5149
Tennis Pro
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Jerri Johnson
President
[email protected]
Robert DeBlasis
First Vice President
Tennis Liaison
[email protected]
Chipper Pastron
Second Vice President
Food & Beverage Liaison
[email protected]
Andy Wilson
Treasurer
Finance Liaison
[email protected]
Amy Lyford
Secretary
Membership Liaison
[email protected]
Hunt Turner
Swim Liaison
[email protected]
Reid Leslie
Youth Liaison
LRP Liaison
[email protected]
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
by Jerri Johnson
If April showers bring May flowers, what do Mayflowers
bring?
Welcome Spring!
It is with great pleasure that I get to report to you that we
are closing out another financially successful year. Thanks
goes to the geniuses up in the attic for keeping us on budget and exceeding our revenue and cash flow goals for
the year. Did you have a chance to stop by the Open
House last Sunday? It was beautiful and delicious. We
had a very large turnout of both members and guests,
and we registered eighteen weddings/events for the upcoming year as well as tours for several prospective new
members. We still have twenty-three families on the
equity membership waiting list, and we have added a couple of new social memberships recently.
We have some more fun and exciting events
coming up this month. The junior tennis teams have started their season and are keeping Coach Liz BUSY. Our
Junior Team Tennis participation has doubled over the
past three years, and we now have approximately forty juniors playing USTA tennis for ATCC. Speaking of
increased participation, the entire tennis program is booming! Paul’s 101 and 201 clinics have brought out the inner
tennis players in many formerly non tennis playing members, and everyone is enjoying our wonderful facilities, the
sunny, dry weather and each other’s company.
Barry Segal
House & Grounds Liaison
[email protected]
One naggy reminder: As you are enjoying the Club and
the beautiful new grounds and facilities, please remember
to be respectful of others in the fitness center. Please wipe
down the machines after use and bring personal headphones or earbuds if you want to rock your workout.
Julia McCallin
HR Liaison
[email protected]
Please join us for Beer Club on April 26th (even if beer is
not your thing), and do not forget about Easter Brunch and
the Easter Egg Hunt on Easter morning, April 20th.
Answer: Pilgrims.
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MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
by Craig Sloane
Just love the spring. Cool mornings, warm day times, cool evenings. Nothing better than a glass of wine and a stroll thru the
yard as the sun sets on the mountains. Might have been the
weather or my wife’s green thumb, but for the first time this past
winter, we were able to grow artichokes (which are now ready to
be harvested), and continue to have a bumper crop of delicious
winter tomatoes, a half dozen different varieties. We are looking
forward to the spring as we prepare our beds for the next season’s
plantings.
At ATCC, you may have noticed some work being done on the
hill side, between the lower parking lot and the ping pong area/
building. We have begun stage 1 of our Club garden project.
Taking advantage of the vision of Club members David Moore
and long time advocate, Leslie Aiken, our staff are building more
than just a garden, but a beautiful focal point, complete with
decomposed granite paths, river rock garden beds and a water
feature. Our stage 1 of the Club garden should be completed
during April, with stage 2 and 3 to follow shortly thereafter. Chef
couldn’t be more excited. Nothing better than fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, from garden to table within hours...or even
minutes.
As we approach the one year anniversary of the completion of
our fitness/terrace patio/wedding court construction project, the
demand for outdoor dining is at an all time high. It’s great to see
so many excited members, but remember, an early reservation
will guarantee you that prime spot on the patio.
Other tidbits every member should know: we will not be offering
a summer membership this year, as we currently have a waiting
list in the mid 20’s. We add a couple of prospective members
to our waiting list each month, so if you have a friend or family member who is interested, tell them to get their application
in ASAP. Many on the waiting list have opted to join as Social
Members, so that they can get a taste of the good life, while waiting for an equity membership to become available. One other
note. We are working with a new Kids Klub contractor, have
some great new ideas, and plan to renovate the area in the Fall.
In closing, I wanted to encourage ATCC members to support the
Altadena Guild’s Home Tour on May 4th. I wouldn’t normally
plug a non-Club event in the newsletter, however, this year’s tour
will take place on La Solana Drive, which has a very deep connection with ATCC. House’s designed and built in the 20’s were
sold with a Club membership included, with the expectation that
homeowners would do most of their dining at the clubhouse.
Many of our current Club members live on La Solana and have
opened up their homes for this event.
I look forward to seeing you on the home tour and at the Club!
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Jim Osterling
House & Grounds
[email protected]
Jenni Pancake
Swim
[email protected]
Colleen Griffin
Food & Beverage
[email protected]
David de Csepel
Tennis
[email protected]
Catherine Cadogan
Youth
[email protected]
Kacey Richards
Membership
[email protected]
Tim McDonnell
Long Range Planning
[email protected]
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CLUB HOURS
Monday & Tuesday
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
9:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sunday
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
DINING HOURS
Brunch Service
Sunday Brunch Buffet
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lunch Service
Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Happy Hour
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday,
& Sunday
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dinner Service
Monday & Tuesday
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday
5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FITNESS CENTER HOURS
5:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
POOL & JACUZZI HOURS
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE COMMITTEE REPORT
by Joy Chen
Spring has arrived as we welcome a switch to
lighter fare! I love the recently reinvented Vegetable Tikka Masala with raita and papadam
imported from India, as well as the Miso Glazed
Salmon and the Linguini Florentine. Shrimp
now can be added to many of our salads and
entrees for a healthy pop of protein. Many of
you will be delighted to see the Anti-Oxidant
Salad back on the menu (pictured right). And
the carnivores among us will be delighted with
the new Pulled Pork Burger and the perfectly
seasoned 1/3rd pound and 8oz sirloin burgers.
Save room for dessert, though, as Chef Matt has
created an array of inventive new desserts.
glass. The stainless steel gadget allows us
to pour wines by inserting a needle through
the foil and cork, with the remaining space
filled with argon gas. When the needle is extracted, the cork reseals itself, leaving just a
pinprick in the foil. With this new system,
we’ve now added eight new “reserve” wines
by the glass. If there are other wines you’d
like to see by the glass, just let us know!
But a great new menu isn’t all that’s in store
for your next visit. The Club’s new Coravin
wine preservation system means that we now
can offer even the most premium wines by the
DINING NEWS
Reminder
All of our dining
menus can be
found online at
www.altaclub.com.
Reservations
Premium By The Glass
2009 Trivium “Les Ivrettes
Vineyard” Cabernet,
Napa Valley
626.794.7163
or email the
Front Desk at
frontdesk@
altaclub.com.
Don’t forget to call
in for your take-out!
We can take
your phone order
during dining
hours by calling:
626.794.7163.
$18/glass
$72/bottle
April Wine Specials
2011 Le Petit Coquerel
Sauvignon Blanc,
Napa Valley
$7/glass
$26/bottle
2012 Twenty Rows
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley
$7/glass
$26/bottle
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UPCOMING EVENTS
April 2014
Music Night
April 6th
see page 5
Birthday Night
April 10th
see page 5
Kids’ Night Out
April 11th
see page 7
Easter Brunch
April 20th
see front cover
Beer Club
April 26th
see page 7
May 2014
Birthday Night
May 8th
Kids’ Night Out
May 9th
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 11th
Cakebread Wine Dinner
May 31st
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
GREETINGS NEW SOCIAL MEMBERS
Let’s extend a warm welcome to the following members who have joined our Club community:
Laura & Barnaby Hatchman
Emily McGrath
Judith Barrie
GREETINGS NEW REGULAR EQUITY MEMBERS
Let’s extend a warm welcome to the following members who have joined our Club community:
Rick & Lisa Anderson
Dawn & David Mann
REGULAR EQUITY MEMBERSHIP WAITING LIST
Member input regarding any of the applicants is encouraged by contacting
the General Manager or the Membership Committee.
Stephanie & Kenneth Eversfield
Elaine & Brad Byszewski
Lynn & Dave Scott
Viktoria & Thomas Mee
Emily McGrath
Christina & Daniel Oh
Begonya & Steven DeSalvo
Wendy & Gabriel Silva
Fernanda Linares & Carlos Velasco Gloria Curtis & Marcus Williams
Marcie & David Johnson
Brenda & Jeff Danna
Carol & Craig Kinney
Charles Hay & James Harvey
Judy & Maurizio Cascapera
Susan Berry & Andrew Miller
Kate & Stephen Sachs
Arda & Krikor Deramerian
Crispin & Nora Luna
Daniel Murray & Yue Auyoung
Kimberly & Lee Blaine
William Kelsey &
Laura & Barnaby Hatchman
William Hearst II
Brecken Armstrong Kelsey
Katherine & David Gould
4th Annual Spring Fair
Sunday, March 9, 2014
2014 Summer
Brochure
Our 2014
Summer Brochure
is here! You can
pick one up,
along with all of
our summer
registration forms,
at the Front Desk.
For any questions, please contact
April Bergen at 626.794.7163 or
at [email protected].
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KIDS’ KLUB SCHEDULE
Week 1:
Harness all of your creative energy and make these
“fun foods” that will keep your hands and minds
busy - not to mention they’re tasty too!
Jelly Bean Bracelets:
What better accessory could there be than one that
you can eat? A snack and a bracelet
all in one! It’s perfect!
Marshmallow Flowers:
This centerpiece is anything but garden-variety.
Week 3:
“Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin’ down
the bunny trail, hippity, hoppity,
Easter’s on it’s way...” (Nelson & Rollins)
Baseball Mugs:
Cheer on your favorite team in style, with
this “cool cup”! This mug will hold a goodly
amount of coffee or tea (or let’s be honest,
you could also put your soda pop in it...
because is there anything else to drink during
a baseball game?).
Pretzel Bats and ‘Mallow Balls:
This mini bat and ball are sure to bring out
your love for the game, the
marshmallow baseball game that is!
Week 4:
Treat-Filled Yarn Eggs:
Let’s aim to inspire awareness of and
appreciation for our Earth’s environment
during Earth Day and Week.
Easter Baskets:
This little guy will soon be sporting a spiky
green do, and then you can give him his very
first “hair” cut.
These bright and funky eggs are a blast
to make and can be an egg-cellent
gift or decoration!
Find out all the fun activities
we have planned for our
Youth members in April!
Week 2:
Batter up! You won’t strike out with these
baseball-like creations!
A-tisket, a-tasket, a colorful, DIY woven
basket is perfect for all your Easter candy!
Meet Hairy! A Gardening Craft:
Flower Pot Chime:
Give spring’s warm breezes a unique voice
with this earthy wind chime.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids Night Out: Baseball Night
Friday, April 11th
See page 7
Save the Date
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 11
th
10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
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TENNIS NEWS
MESSAGE FROM THE TENNIS COMMITTEE
by Pat Amsbry
Greetings and Happy Spring! It is a very exciting time
for ATCC Tennis players - with several big new additions and modifications to the tennis program. First, the
housekeeping stuff. As approved in the last Tennis Committee meeting, and due to the amazing growth of our
Youth Program (thanks Coach Liz), we have made the
following modifications to the court reservation system:
Juniors will be able to make court reservations 10 days
in advance via the new, express Juniors reservation website (juniors.altaclubtennis.com). Juniors will be able to
reserve up to 2.5 hours during primetime and up to 3.5
hours during the day and weekends. Courts 1 and 2 will
be reserved exclusively for Junior play and practice on
weekday evenings from 5-8 p.m.
As many of you know, it is often difficult to balance
the many constituencies at the Club and provide a
well-rounded and diverse program of amenities and activities to meet the needs of the greater group of members. Unfortunately, with limited space available, the
tennis committee is charged with making some difficult
decisions as we endeavor to build the best private club
program in the San Gabriel Valley. So as we say “hello”
to an enhanced tennis program - we must say “goodbye”
to a historically popular program at the Club - effective
this year we will be discontinuing the Dolphin Swim
program and all aquatic activities as we make way for
our new stadium tennis court! The pool will close effective 4/1/14 and construction will begin on our brand
new ATCC Centre Court! This north/south tennis court
will include state of the art clay surface and seating that
will accommodate up to 300 spectators, all in the space
currently occupied by the pool and deck area. The new
Jacuzzi area will remain. And for you swimmers - we
will be installing a 10x20’ above ground Doughboy pool
in the upper meadow area (picture below).
Margarita Tennis Mixer
Friday, April 25th | 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Margaritas and tennis…need I say more?
Join us for a fun evening of social tennis
and a great “south of the border” dinner
catered by Tacos de Jesus. Did I mention the
margaritas? The drink of choice will be available
courtside to quench your thirst. Sign up for
the fun! $19.99 per player covers the Mexican
feast, prizes and tennis.
For more information or to sign up, please contact our Tennis
Director, Fred Guerra, at [email protected].
5th Annual Foothill Clubs Mixed Championship
April 26th & 27th
Altadena Town & Country Club, Valley
Hunt Club and Toluca Lake Tennis Club
will be hosting the 5th Annual Mixed
Championship. This is your chance to test
out your doubles skills against new players from other clubs.
The competition is going to be tough so you better bring it!
Sign up with a player from ATCC or if you know someone from
the other clubs, sign up with them.Need a partner? Please let
Fred Guerra know and he will try to set you up with one.
For more information, or to sign up, please contact our
Tennis Director, Fred Guerra, at [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE!
10th Annual Pro-Am Team Tennis Tournament
Saturday, May 17th - Sunday, May 18th
Mark your tennis calendar for the Team Tennis Challenge,
the most popular tournament of the year for players and
spectators. The tournament mixes players of all levels into
a team of 4. The team is placed in a double elimination
draw where you will compete against other teams. The fun
begins the Friday before the tournament when teams are
announced and you find out who is on your team. Don’t miss
the most talked about tennis event of the year.
Lastly, we have just received notification that our ABC For more information, or to sign up, please contact our
Tennis Director, Fred Guerra, at [email protected].
license amendment has been approved - allowing us
to complete the installation of the frozen margarita ma2014 ATCC Tennis Trips
chine on courts 6 and 7 (no more long walks to the bar).
•La Quinta Resort & Club:
Lot’s happening at
the ATCC tennis
May 9th - May 11th
courts this April 1st please come out and
•La Costa Resort & Spa:
enjoy all the Club has
August 8th - August 10th
to offer!
Oh, and happy April
Fool’s Day!!
•La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club:
October 9th - October 12th
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: APRIL 2014
SUN
MON
TUES
1
6
7
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
Yoga
7:00 p.m.
8
Yoga
7:00 p.m.
WED
2
9
Music Night
4:00 p.m.
13
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
Membership
Commt. Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
Youth
Commt. Mtg.
6:00 p.m.
THURS
3
15
21
22
Yoga
7:00 p.m.
16
F&B
Commt. Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
4
SAT
5
Yoga
9:00 a.m.
Swim
Commt. Mtg.
7:00 p.m.
10
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
11
Kids’ Night Out
6:00 p.m.
12
Yoga
9:00 a.m.
Birthday Night
6:00 p.m.
Tennis
Commt. Mtg.
7:00 p.m.
14
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
FRI
17
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
18
19
Yoga
9:00 a.m.
Chef’s Table
6:00 p.m.
20
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
Yoga
7:00 p.m.
23
24
Easter Brunch
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
25
Margarita
Tennis Mixer
6:00 p.m.
H&G
Commt. Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
Swim
Commt. Mtg.
7:00 p.m
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28
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
26
29
Yoga
7:00 p.m.
30
Yoga
9:00 a.m.
Beer Club
6:30 p.m.
Foothill
Clubs Mixed
Championship
Board Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
Foothill Clubs Mixed
Championship
Only 2 Sessions Left Before Summer Camp Begins!
Make sure to sign up for
the last two sessions of
Youth & Academy Tennis
before Summer Camp
begins!
March 31st - May 9th
May 12th - May 30th
Youth Tennis:
ATCC Tennis Academy (By invitation only)
Pee Wee: Ages 4 to 6
Monday and Wednesday
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Academy Level 1: 10 and Under Tennis
Wednesday and Friday
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Youth Level 1: Ages 7 to 9
Monday and Wednesday
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Academy Level 2:
Tuesday and Thursday:
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Youth Level 2: Ages 10 to 13
Tuesday and Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Academy Level 3: High School Level Players
Tuesday and Thursday:
High School Intermediate: Ages 13 to 17
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For more information or to register, please contact our Junior Tennis Director, Liz Carpenter,
at [email protected] or call the Pro Shop at 626.794.9136.
2290 Country Club Drive
Altadena, CA 91001