33-December
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33-December
Photography by Perry Cooper at Studio318photo The Lexus FRESNO LEXUS DECEMBER TO REMEMBER Sales Event The best values of the year are here on your favorite Lexus model. 777 W PALMDON DRIVE / 559-354-5500 / FRESNOLEXUS.COM FRESNO LEXUS Official Publication OFFICERS of the President: Jim Parker III Fort Washington Vice President: Greg Loosigian Golf & Country Club CFO: Dean Pryor 10272 N. Millbrook Secretary: Chuck Roberts Fresno, CA 93730 DIRECTORS Phone: 559/434.1702 Business Office Fax: 559/434.6160 Past President: Steve Lutton Tournament: Bruce Waltz Membership: Norm Clark Pro Shop Human Resource: Greg Loosigian Phone: 559/434.9120 House: Bill Bakos Fax: 559/434-1350 Social: Rich Rodriguez Long Range: Jeff McPheeters Legal Counsel: Jim Burnside 4 Pro’s Corner Greens & Pro Shop: Bob Duley 4 Junior’s Corner MANAGEMENT Clubhouse Manager: Frank Kraus 4Ace-in-the-Hole 5 Senior’s, Just Puttin’ ’Round! Executive Chef: Brendon Eddington 6-7 House Calls! PGA Director of Golf: Alan Ehnes 6-7 Around The Fort Course Superintendent: Jose Alverez 8-9 Dec. & Jan. Calendars 10 Couple’s Club 11 Women’s Activities 12 Sponsor a Tree 12-13 November Board Minutes 14 Parting Shot with Jim Parker Assistant Manager: Ali Peyvandi THE DIVOT Magazine Design: Design Ranch Publications Ad Sales: 559/472-7376 For membership details please go to www.fortwashingtoncc.org James Trevino is Pro’S CORNER Alan Ehnes, Director of Golf 1.Keep the left arm straight. The left arm does not have to be perfectly straight at the top of the backswing. A slight bend at the elbow is permissible. Straight does not mean rigid. The most important point is that it should be straight at impact. 2.Rotate your left shoulder under your chin. This phrase does not ensure a full shoulder turn particularly if you start moving your chin down or left during the backswing, as many golfers do. Instead, try to turn your shoulders so they point at the golf ball at the top of your swing, but remember your own flexibility limits. 3.Pause at the top. The pause is not something you make happen, but rather it happens naturally as a consequence of a correct swing and proper sequence of motion. If you force the pause it will affect your timing Rick Trevino. James and rhythm in a negative way. has been playing 4.Keep the right elbow close to or against your side. The right elbow actually moves away from the side throughout the backswing. You must develop width in your swing. Too often golfers tuck their elbow right away during their takeaway and throughout the backswing creating a narrow and inadequate turn behind the ball. Remember that swing arc length equals speed, and speed equals distance. golf since the age The pro shop is fully stock for the Holidays. And the prices are as low as or lower than any off course store around. Items that can be found in the pro shop are Cutter & Buck, Ashworth, Puma, and Adidas to name a few brand names. We also have a full inventory of Ecco shoes, and the hottest selling driver-the white headed Taylor-made driver. And we do all kinds of special orders if you can’t find it in the Pro Shop. So please come on by and give us a chance to make your shopping an easy experience. F of 4. He is currently James Trevino JUNIOR’S CORNER 4 FORT WAS HI NGTON PRO TIP: Many of us are always searching for the next great golf tip to help our game. Whether it is the newest golf magazine or Johnny Miller’s critique of Tiger Woods swing during a major championship we are ever so vigilant. There is a lot of good information out there, but it’s important not to misinterpret what they are telling you. Below are some common misconceptions golfers tend to make. the son of member a Junior at Clovis West High School, where he plays #1 on the golf team. Last year, as a Sophmore, James won the Individual Valley Championship, the Sacramento Junior City Championship, and the Fort Washington C.C. Junior Club Championship. He has recently committed to St. Mary’s College in the Bay Area, where he will play on the golf team. While at St. Mary’s he will study business and finance. So, when you see James out at the club say hello and wish him luck on the upcoming golf season. F Senior’s just puttin’-’round Bob Eiland, Seniors Captain On November 8th the Fort Washington finished at 122 for overall 2nd place finish. were next at 128. Always supportive Woody Seniors traveled to Sunnyside Country Club. In 3rd place, Dan Stockton led his team to Alexander and friends followed with a team This tournament is the next to last Senior 11 a score of 123. Registering a score of 124 event for 2012. In a few days of this writing was Al Blum’s team. Next at 126 was the the final event will be played at the Visalia team of steady Tom Nast et al. At 127 was score of 129. Greg Tonneslan‘s group brought Country Club. the team captained by Jeff McPheeters, who Eight FWCC seniors competed at Sunnyside also finished with second lowest individual After the Visalia competition, the total point tally will be announced for the Pro Shop cash prizes. Here’s wishing all of you a safe and enjoyable holiday season.F FORT WAS HI NGTON Country Club. Plato Sterios and his mates net score of 67. Bob Wilderson and team up the rear with a score of 136. 5 Ringing in December in style, wet style that is...... These guys just can’t get enough of the Fort. Ron Scott, David Bluhm, Dan Koontz, Scott Griffith and Birthday Boy – Tom Moody, decided they needed a fix, so they picked a wonderfully wet Friday to get nine holes in. With the greens running slow due to rivers of water, they remained undeterred and had a blast, albeit a “wet blast”. Happy Birthday Tom! HOUSE CALLS! Frank Kraus,Clubhouse Manager Happy Holiday Season 6 FORT WAS HI NGTON It is hard to believe that 2012 is almost over. We enjoyed another great year in the clubhouse. We thank you, our members, for sponsoring the outside functions. Your great sales ability has made this club a success. With your help, I know we will do even better in 2013. Keep those member and guest parties coming! /ttt ttt Painting.” Tootie will also keep the children busy while they wait for Santa. We expect Santa to arrive at 12:30 p.m. for pictures. Reminder: The admission to the Fort Kids’ Christmas Party is one unwrapped toy per child. The toys Chipotle Braised Short Rib Of Beef with Adobo Sauce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.95 go to the Marine Corp’s “Toys for Tots”. Dinner will include Lobster Bisque & a glass Sunday brunch will be busy that day; please of Champagne, a Holiday Salad, Intermezzo, reserve early. We will make every effort to Chef Brendon’s Parmesan Risotto and Glazed Baby Carrots. Dessert included. accommodate all. /ttt ttt MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW FOR New Year’s Eve Dinner Monday, December 31, 2012 Dinner served from 5 to 9 pm Sunday, December 9, 2012 - 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 (Last seating at 8:15 pm) p.m. Center Cut Filet with Borretane Onions, Tootie the Clown will be available for “Face Balsamic Gravy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.95 The Fort Kids’ Christmas Party Breaded Fried Bone in Pork Cutlet with Marsala Sauce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.95 /ttt ttt The “2012 Divot Yearbook” will come out in January, with photos of members in events both at the Fort and throughout our Valley this past year. However, there will not be a “House Calls” article, so we have enclosed a two-month calendar and special event list here for you. /ttt ttt NEW MEMBER SOCIAL Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Sous Vide Marinated Chicken Breast Finished with Cabernet Marionberry Coulis . . . . $35.95 All members who joined the club in 2011 Pacific Salmon Fillet Crusted with Buttermilk will be invited to a social gathering to Ranch and Corn Chips Corn Relish. . . $35.95 meet the current Board of Directors, and representatives from the Women’s and Senior / / Valentine’s Dinner $140 per couple tax & service charge, pictures Mark your calendars for these special social events: and wine INCLUDED • NEW MEMBER SOCIAL Photos by Perry Cooper at Studio318photo • SUPER BOWL TAILGATE Sunday, February 3 • VALENTINE’S DINNER AND DANCE Thursday, February 14 • CRAB & SEAFOOD FEED Friday, March 1 • DAN STOCKTON’S CIOPPINO NIGHT FRIDAY, MARCH 8 /ttt ttt Thanks Helen Cavalli for always changing our trophy case. Where do you find that interesting golf memorabilia? It looks great. I would also like to thank our designer, Betty Conner, and her assistant, Julie Halloran, and the ladies and gentleman who helped decorate our club for the holidays. GREAT JOB! Again, the Staff, Ali, Chef Brendon, and I thank you for your support. Bon Appetit 7 Limited number of tables of 4 or 8 Wednesday, January 23 FORT WAS HI NGTON Men’s boards. Dress is golf casual. Enjoy some NO CHILDREN PLEASE of Chef Brendon’s epicurean delights, partake ttt ttt of some adult beverages, and meet some old Block off MARCH 1ST for the Crab & and new friends. Seafood Feed. Save the fourth Friday in The Social starts at 7:00 p.m. Feel free to August for a new version of Lobster Night. We bring a guest. Please call the front desk and will try to do Bingo at least once a month. We confirm that you are coming and the number will also do our best to give you more Friday in your party. Night Dinners. We will also try adding some Invitations will be sent the last week in items to the Prime Rib Night menu, as well December. as a different kind of wine tasting event, and maybe a movie night or two. Dan Stockton’s ttt ttt eleventh annual Cioppino Night will be held again. Look for two calendars in “The Divot” and in the monthly statement each month Thursday, February 14th for information about all our events. We will Hors d’oeuvres and no host bar from 6:30 continue to offer a complimentary birthday p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Special petite filet & dinner to each member. If you do not receive lobster dinner at 7:45 p.m. your weekly reminders from Ali please send Bring your sweetheart to a romantic fun- him your e-mail address. You may e-mail Ali at [email protected]. filled evening! December 2012 2 3 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 Mens Party Day Sunday Champagne Brunch KID’s CHRISTMAS PARTY 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 8 F ORT WAS HI NGTON 5 Ladies Party Day Sunday Champagne Brunch 9 4 Sunday Champagne Brunch 23 Sunday Champagne Brunch 30 • COURSE OPEN TO WALKING ONLY • CLUBHOUSE CLOSED 31 Dinner Off Menu Reservations Please Sunday Champagne Brunch • 9:00am SHOTGUN FOR EVERYONE • COURSE CLOSES AT 3:00pm Clubhouse Closed Calendar Legend Men’s Events Women’s Events Senior’s Event Couple’s Event All Club Event Bridge Club Food Event Birthday Dinner Eligible Sieg Fischer Dominic D’Innocenti President/CEO Senior VP Sales & Marketing Proud Members of Fort Washington Country Club January 2013 1 Happy New Year! • WALKING ONLY • CLUB HOUSE CLOSED 7 8 Sunday Champagne Brunch 13 3 10 15 16 11 12 Friday Night Dinner 6:00pm - 8:00pm Angus Prime Rib Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm 14 5 Friday Night Dinner 6:00pm - 8:00pm Angus Prime Rib Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm 9 4 17 18 19 FORT WAS HI NGTON 6 2 9 Classic Chicken & Bingo Sunday Champagne Brunch 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 Sunday Champagne Brunch 27 New Member Social 25 26 SUPER BOWL SUNDAY TAIL GATE Sunday Champagne Brunch FEBRUARY 3RD Watch for it! COUPLE’S CLUB Barbara Graham Overall Low Net Phil and Ginger Lozano$60 Flight 1 FORT WAS HI NGTON 1st 2nd 3rd Kevin and Ronda Fanning. . . . $40 Cliff and Judy McNabb. . . . . . . $30 Lee and Debra Duckering. . . . . $20 Flight 2 1st John Chan/Marcy Smith. . . . . . $40 T 2nd Larry and Barbara Scott. . . . . . . $25 T 2nd Robert and Nora Aquino. . . . . . $25 CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE 10 AND THANK YOUR FOR PLAYING!!! Glow Ball Tournament The Winners were: Sixteen couples participated in the annual Glow Ball Tournament held on October 25th. The “Halloween Scramble” tournament started at 5:00pm. We played four holes then went in for a light dinner and were back on the course after dark. Tiki torches lighted the tee areas along with some great carved pumpkins compliments of our couples. THANK YOU COUPLES!! Laughter fill the course and no one drove into the bunkers. After golf we all found our way back to the clubhouse for “refreshments” while the tournament winners were announced. Two special prizes were given to Kathleen & Doug Hagen and Ron & Becky Scott for the best carved pumpkins. A lot of fun was had by all! 1st. $48 per team Thomas/Smith 2nd $32 per team Lozano/Moody 3rd $20 per team Duckering/Chan-Scott Couples Club Championship On November 4th we held our 2012 Couples Club Championship and there were 15 Couples competing. The overall gross & net winners get their names engraved on the Championship trophy which will be presented at our annual awards dinner on February 1st. There were two flights and the money winners in each flight were: Overall Low Gross Tom and Linda Moody$60 2012 has been a terrific year for our Couples Club and we want to thank everyone for their participation. Mark Your Calendars for the annual Couples Club Bash on February 1st. The Club Champions will be crowned, our Year-End Award Winners will be announced and we will kick-off 2013!! Watch for the flier in your January statement…we look forward to seeing all of you there! The Couples Club Board wishes you all a safe and happy holiday! If you have any questions contact any of our board members: John Chan - President; Barbara Scott - Tournament; Don Duckering, or Barbara Graham.F Women’s ACTIVITIES Susanne Brocks 1st Flight October 18th was the Halloween Sweeps with 18 1st - Ding Burnside ladies participating in 2 flights. 2nd - Jeannie Trippel 1st Flight: 3rd - Rosie Synn 1st - Yoshi Chang 2nd Flight 2nd - Debra Duckering 1st - Nancy Becker 3rd - Irene Matson 2nd - Judy Gibson 2nd Flight: 3rd - Ellie Merzoian T1st - Barbara Scott 3rd Flight T1st - Judy Gibson 1st - Patty Bennett 3rd - Patty Bennett 2nd - Dolores Elkins The Captain’s Choice Tournament on the 6th, 3rd - Kris Oliveira started the month of November. There were 32 Closest to the Pin on #3 - Kris Oliveira ladies that participated. They were divided into teams of 4 playing a best ball format. Everyone Closest to the Pin on #17 - Rosie Synn had a great time and the weather was good. 1st - Jeanie Trippel, Susanne Brocks, Marcy Smith, Becky Loudensalger 2nd - Ronda Fanning, Lisa Braun, Judy McNabb, Dolores Elkins 3rd - Patt Anderson, Yoshi Chang, Carol Floyd, Adriana Valdivia 4th - Barbara Graham, Barbara Scott, Becky Nelson, Bobby Roberts Closest to the Pin on #17 - Barbara Graham Closest to the Pin on #7 - Hilda Duckering On November 13, the annual Turkey Shoot was held with 24 ladies participating in 3 flights. One par 3, 4, and 5 hole were thrown out and 75% of the handicap was used. It was another beautiful day on the course. Thank you, everyone, that helped to decorate Fort Washington for Christmas on November 19. The last Guest Day of the year will end November on the 27th. December 4th is the Ladies Party Day. All of the second half of the year awards will be given out at lunch and the new Captain for 2013, Debbie Duley, will take over. This will be a make your own game, but if you need pairing, the pro-shop will be glad to help. We will be raising money for Terry’s House on this day. Thank you ladies for your participation throughout the year. Keep playing all winter. If you ever need a game, just contact the pro-shop and they can help. F minutes OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE Directors Fort Washington Golf and Country Club • November 20th, 2012 President Jim Parker called the meeting to order at 6.05 p.m. All Directors were present except Bill Bakos and the Secretary, Chuck Roberts. Also present were: Past President, Steve Lutton; Clubhouse Assistant Manager, Ali Peyvandi; Legal Counsel, Jim Burnside; and Director of Golf, Alan Ehnes. 12 FORT WAS HI NGTON MSP that the minutes of the October 16, 2012, meeting be approved. CORRESPONDENCE Two members wrote a letter expressing their appreciation for the course remediation, the improvements undertaken this year and the excellent course conditions. A member wrote asking if the missing bench on the number 7 tee box could be replaced. Alan said it will be replaced. PRESIDENTS REPORT The Board thanked Alan for the video presentation at the outset of the recent Annual Proprietary Member meeting that highlighted both the storm damage to the course late last year and the fine work performed in a remarkable ten-day time span to reopen the course for play. It also showed the before and after satellite photos of the bunker renovation project. The meeting proceeded smoothly and quickly with concise comprehensive reports of the committee chairmen. COMMITTEE REPORTS Applicants to be posted: Mary Kay Berryman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPP. Craig Urrizola. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assc/Firm. Carol Rice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOC. Thomas Richardson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YBP. John Mortillaro, a regular member since 1962, MEMBERSHIP – who was on the resignation list, accepted the opt out offer. Due to the longevity of his COMMUNICATIONS Norm Clark membership in good standing, it was MSP Resignations final: that he be accorded an Honorary Social Sharon Madsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPP. membership. Michael Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YBP. The Fort currently has 21 openings for Christopher Scalzitti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YBP. Proprietary membership. The total of Bylaw Trevor Spade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JPP. allowed playing memberships is full. Stephen Dalich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REG. John Mortillaro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REG. FINANCE – Dean Pryor Scott Workman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REG. Financial figures are available to Proprietary Lee Markarian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REG. members in the accounting office. Jim Knoll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REG. GREEN & PRO SHOP – Bob Duley Posting to active: All turf repairs (sod and Bermuda stolens) have Brent Evans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IPP. been completed and the new grass is growing Necdet Ozder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IPP. well. Kevin Brower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REG. A bucket lift to trim trees up to 35 feet in Sean Hammond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANE. height was purchased for less than the Fort has John Larger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSC/FIRM paid annually to rent one. This will save the Thomas Moore, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . ASSC/FIRM Fort several thousand dollars each year. SPONSOR A TREE • As a gift or in memory of a special person. • For $150 you receive: A name plaque on a tree limb and a plaque on a special brass tree in the clubhouse. • Get one while they last! For more information please contact Alan at the Club Pro Shop. A local dairyman contributed a substantial amount of high quality unscented compost. The only expense to the Fort was trucking. It has been used in over-seeding and will be used in routine course maintenance in the coming months. One of the bells on the course needs repair. Alan will see that this is done. TOURNAMENT – Bruce Waltz The proposed tournament schedule for 2013 is in draft form and when finalized will be presented to the Board for approval at the December meeting. Alan will e-mail the membership as to course LONG RANGE – Jeff McPheeters OLD BUSINESS hours of operation this coming Christmas and The Long Range committee is compiling a None. list of projects, in order of priority, and it is New Year’s holidays. expected to be completed in the first part of NEW BUSINESS Research is still under way with regard to solar It was agreed that the wooden stairs to the No. next year. panels. 13 tee box are in need of repair. Alan will use his crew to repair shortly. SOCIAL – Rich Rodriguez HOUSE – Billy Bakos The recent Friday night wine tasting was well- The next Board meeting is scheduled for This report was furnished by Rich Rodriguez. attended and very popular with the members. Tuesday, December 18, at 6:00 p.m. Outside revenue in the house (food & All members are reminded they may not bring their own beer to the Fort. Beer consumed on beverage) was within tolerance this month. the premises must be purchased from the Club Secretary The Club House management is soliciting bids Note: These minutes have been prepared by Legal for repainting the exterior of the clubhouse. HUMAN RESOURCES Counsel filling in for the Secretary, and are based The new dishwashing machine has arrived and Greg Loosigian on notes taken at the meeting, but have not been been installed. There is nothing new to report. approved by the Board of Directors.. Chuck Roberts FORT WAS HI NGTON 13 THE PARTING SHOT... Jim Parker III, Board President With Thanksgiving now a fond memory and loss of playing time. I want to thank Alan Christmas and The New Year just around the and his staff, the grounds crew, Frank and corner we look back and wonder where the his staff and the Fort Members and Board year went! If we look back at the past year Members who worked diligently to make all and review the events that have transpired this happen. Thank you to the Members who The clubhouse is beautifully decorated for the Holiday Season. There are a number of fun Holiday events scheduled. Check the club calendar for details or contact Ali or Frank for more information. Reservations for the New Year’s Eve dinner are filling up quickly. If you haven’t signed up yet, contact Ali or Frank. 14 F ORT WAS HI NGTON at the Fort, we have had a busy year. Just attended the annual meeting. Your support We are fortunate to have three very active groups within our club. If you are not involved to highlight a few of the events- our course and input is appreciated. survived a 100 year storm, we added bunkers As the Board plans for next year, we are in the Senior’s Group, The Couple’s Club or and revamped our existing bunkers, the rough working on a number of new initiatives. the Women’s Activities, you are missing out areas on the course were replanted, our main These include the evaluation of a solar field on some great events. The Board wishes to irrigation pumps were rebuilt, new concrete to offset increasing utility costs, identifying thank Bob Eiland- Seniors, Barbara Grahampaths were added, we began a program to and formalizing a long range plan for the Couples and Susanne Brocks- Women and improve our fairways, course stairways were continued improvement of the course and their Committees for all of their efforts. improved and hitting mats were installed on our facility and a junior orientation and code Make 2013 the year that you take the time the driving range. Just to highlight a few! of conduct program. Your Board Committees to become involved in the many activates Whew!! What a year! are hard at work on these projects. We will offered at the Fort. All of these things were accomplished at very be holding members meetings next year to The Board wishes you and your families a little cost to the members and with very little discuss these initiatives with the members. safe and joyous Holiday Season!!! 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