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Foremast
April 2015 Newsletter
Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club EST. 1965
AGYC and Alderbrook Properties
co-sponsored a booth at the 2015
Seattle Golf & Travel Show held
February 27 - March 1. Justin
Gravatt, AGYC Golf Pro, is shown
in picture on right staffing the
booth.
The show is the largest consumer
golf and travel show on the West
Coast. Over 13,000 people attended. There was a steady
stream of visitors at the booth,
and many expressed interest in
playing golf here and seeing what
our community has to offer.
Report from the GM
Photo by Mary Gin Kennedy
Rick Verbarendse [email protected], 360-898-2560
On May 17, 2015, your Association will hold its
forty-eighth Annual Meeting, while at the same
time celebrate its fifty year anniversary. It may
seem strange, but AGYC was incorporated in
1965, and the first meeting of the Association
took place in 1968.
During the past year, we have had a significant number of
home sales, which means we have new members within
the Association. Following the business meeting on May
17, there will be a social gathering and introduction of the
new members who are able to attend. Due to the large
number of new members, I am taking this opportunity to
address a few issues regarding AGYC’s Bylaws.
AGYC’s Board of Directors is comprised of seven members,
in good standing, elected by the membership. Each newlyelected board member will serve a three-year term with
term limits of two consecutive terms. This year the Association will be voting on three positions, with two positions
being on the ballot the following two years, a 3-2-2 cycle.
At the first meeting of the newly elected Board, the Board
members elect the year’s corporate officers, President,
Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. All meetings of
the Board are open to members, with the exception of
executive sessions, which discuss potential legal and personnel matters. The newly-elected President, with the
consent of the Board, appoints committee chairpersons to
manage their committees. The committees serve as advisors to the Board and the General Manager on issues and
goals assigned by the President of the Board.
AGYC, a Washington Homeowner’s Association (HOA), is
regulated by the Legislative Chapter RCW 64.38,
“Homeowner’s Association,” which is often confused with
Chapter RCW 64.34, “Condominium Act.” In spite of the
fact that there are many similarities, your Association is
regulated by RCW 64.38.
One of the primary tasks of the Board is to adopt a budget
for the operation and maintenance of the Association, as
well as the amount of the budget specified for reserves.
RCW 64.38.025 paragraph states:
(3) Within thirty days after adoption by the board of
directors of any proposed regular or special budget
of the association, the board shall set a date for a
meeting of the owners to consider ratification of
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AGYC FOREMAST
April 2015
AGYC Board Meeting Summary
The Board meeting was held on Monday, March
23, 2015, at 6:00 PM in the Clubhouse.
The Board just completed negotiations with North
Forty for use of the driving range and also a joint use
and maintenance agreement for the tennis courts.
The driving range lease will be extended for a five
year period and can be renegotiated at that time.
North Forty has agreed to share half of the maintenance expenses for the tennis courts.
Our fiscal year-to-date financial reports show that we
are currently about $83,000 above budget projections as we head into Spring. The collection of several delinquent accounts is the main reason for this.
A proposed budget for 2015-16 was discussed at the
meeting. The Board has asked the Finance Committee to provide three new options at the April
meeting.
The financial audit requested by the Board for the
2013-14 books has been completed. The report indicated that there were no signs of improper handling
Cash Basis
Financial Report Summary
Ending January, 2015
January 2015
Income
Expenses
Net Income
Actual
$206,219
$131,621
$ 74,598
Budget
$145,959
$126,678
$ 19,281
Reserve Income
Reserve Expenses
$ 13,908
$ -0-
$ 12,325
$ -0-
Account Balances
Contingency
Reserves
Debt Service Fund
$173,292
$ 63,184
$225,962
$ 31,277
AGYC Parcel Summary as of report date:
AGYC
29
Private (in good standing)
483
Private (delinquent)
29
Bank Owned
8
Alderbrook Properties
158
Total
707
of funds, but it did provide several recommendations
for procedural changes.
PLEASE NOTE: The April Board meeting has been
moved to WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2015 at 6:00 pm at
the Cubhouse. All members are welcome!
A copy of the complete Board minutes, along with all
reports submitted at the meeting, can be seen online
and in the Business Office.
MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR AGYC BOARD
Sunday April 19, 1:00 pm @ the Clubhouse
Have your questions ready as you meet our six
members who are running for the three open
seats. They are: Rod Heidemann, Catherine
Laatz, Del McNeal, Jim Sroke, Randy Taylor, and
Ron Warren. Please read their resumes, which
you should have received in the mail by now, and
be ready to vote when you receive the Voter
Packets, which you should have by May 1.
The Annual Meeting and Election will take place
Sunday, May 17 at 1:00 pm.
GM Report
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the budget not less than fourteen nor more than sixty
days after mailing of the summary. Unless at that
meeting the owners of a majority of the votes in the
association are allocated or any larger percentage specified in the governing documents reject the budget, in
person or by proxy, the budget is ratified, whether or
not a quorum is present. In the event the proposed
budget is rejected or the required notice is not given,
the periodic budget last ratified by the owners shall be
continued until such time as the owners ratify a subsequent budget proposed by the board of directors.
You are encouraged to participate in the process by attending the Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 17, at 1:00 pm, and
by returning your ballot in a timely manner, which should
arrive in your mail by May 1. I hope you find this information
useful and remember that all the governing documents are
available on the website, www.alderbrookgolf.com, under
the Resource Center tab. These are my thoughts, and, as
always, I look forward to hearing yours.
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AGYC FOREMAST
April 2015
Welcome to Alderbrook - Leon & Jane Longan
Leon’s first adventure began at Mr. C’s Pizzeria, which
was later named Bellagambas, where he worked under Chef Gene Gardner. In 1982 Mr. Gardner purchased Gardner’s Restaurant in Olympia and convinced Leon to make the move with him. During the
next nine years, the team of Gardner and Longan
grew the reputation of Gardner’s as one of Olympia’s
finest dining establishments.
Meet Leon Longan, who has joined the staff at AGYC
as Lead Chef. He is a Shelton native whose love of
cooking has been a passion since the age of 15.
Now, Leon lives, breaths and sleeps food, often waking at 3:00 am thinking of the next day’s menu.
50th Anniversary Plans
. . . Save these dates*
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April 17 – Marketing Committee luncheon for
Realtors, including 50th Anniversary program
May 5 - Ladies Club Opening Day with 50th Anniversary program and 1965 trivia quiz
May 17 - Annual Meeting at 1:00 pm with 50th Anniversary program and reception after the meeting
June 20 - Bocce Tournament sponsored by the
Yacht Club
June 28 - 50th Anniversary Golf Tournament following by a cocktail party for all members (both
golfers & non -golfers) at 4:00 pm
July 9 - First Mates - “Alderbrook’s Golden Year
Classic” Golf Tournament
July 26 - 50th Anniversary Birthday Party from 4:30
to 6:30 at the Clubhouse
September 19 - 50th Anniversary Men’s Club Field
Day with special 50th Anniversary prizes
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(*) Dates and events will be updated monthly in the
Foremast.
In 1991 Leon and his wife Jane purchased Gardner’s
from Gene and continued under the Gardner name
until 2004, at which time they sold the facility. Leon
continued on as the chef of Gardner’s until 2013
when he decided to slow down and enjoy time with
his family. Leon and Jane are proud parents of two
daughters, who also love to cook; and grandparents
to four lovely granddaughters. Days off now are
filled with family events and good food.
The 50th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee met on
March 16. Work continues on several projects: a
slide show depicting AGYC’s history, a permanent
exhibit of old photos and memorabilia, and a time
capsule to be dedicated at the 50th Anniversary
Birthday Party on July 26. The Ladies Club, the
Men’s Club and the Yacht Club are planning individual events with 50th Anniversary themes.
The next meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee is
April 13 at 1:00 pm in the Clubhouse. All are welcome to come and share ideas and get involved.
We are seeking old photos and memorabilia to
use in the slide show, the permanent exhibit and
the time capsule. Do you have photos from the
1960s or 1970s or old Foremasts or
member directories from AGYC’s early
years? We would love to see if we can
use them.
Please contact Mary Gin Kennedy if
you have items to loan or contribute,
or for further information.
206-853-1649.
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April 2015
Men’s Club News By Gary Gozart
The ship has docked. The plane has landed. The train has arrived. The robins
have returned. The daffodils are blooming. The M’s are optimistic. Spring has
sprung. And the golf season is officially
underway as of April 1. Life in our little corner of the
world resumes in all of its splendor as flowers and
trees bloom, the moss greens up, and the snow birds
return from Capistrano. Ain’t life grand?
Men’s Club officially begins on April 1 with an outing
to the Eagles Pride Golf Course at Joint Base LewisMcChord. The first Men’s Club meeting will be held
on April 8 at 9:15am. There are several items for the
membership to consider, so it is important for members to be present.
At the April 2000 Men’s Club meeting, Fred Conrad
was given the award for most improved player for
1999. And a plaque was presented to Randy Reames
for his course record 61. As this golf season unfolds,
there will be memories made by Men’s Club members. Career low scores, holes in one, improvement
in handicaps, and
other noteworthy
accomplishments will
become part of our
lives.
More importantly,
friendships will be
made and lives will
be enriched through
our association with
one another in
Men’s Club Activities.
Have a great year
guys!
I don’t know what there is about
it, but I just love this course.
Ladies Club News By Ginny Chitwood
Start of the Golf Season. Thursday, April 2, is the official first day of the 2015 golfing season for the Ladies
Club. There will also be an "away game" that day because of aeration of our greens. Check the ladies bulletin board for details. The first meeting of the year
will be on May 7. The schedule for that day is 10am
shotgun start for 18 holers and 11am shotgun for 9
holers. Sign in at the Clubhouse 30 minutes before
play. Lunch and a meeting will follow golf.
New AGYC ladies are cordially invited to attend
these Opening Day Festivities and learn more about
our Ladies Club activities. Please contact Rhonda
Westover (898-0171) if you are interested.
Ladies Golf Schedule: For
April, Tuesdays are 10am
shotguns – check in at the
Clubhouse by 9:30am.
Thursdays are tee times –
Opening Day Festivities. For the second year in a row, sign up on the Bulletin
the Official Opening Day festivities will wait until the Board. Times move an hour
first Tuesday in May. By then, aeration earlier, May through Sepof the greens will be over, the weather tember. If you want to be in
may be better, and most of the snowthe competition, contribute
birds will be back. "A Blast from the
$2:00 for 18 holers or $1:00
Past" is the theme for this fun May 5
for 9 holers when you sign in
event. The schedule for the day is 8:30am registraat the Pro Shop. Chip-in pot
tion, 9am business meeting, followed by a 9 hole
is 25 cents.
scramble or cards, luncheon, and a special 50th AnniSnow Queen. This winter
versary program. Sign-up on the Ladies Bulletin
tournament ended on the
Board or email [email protected].
last day of March. Watch
Deadline is April 30. Please join us rain or shine.
Ladies Bridge Results
March 4
1st Billie Hendrickson
2nd Nell Martin
3rd Ginny Chitwood
March 11
1st Ann Kelley
2nd Joan Russell
3rd Billie Hendrickson
March 18
1st Nell Martin
2nd Evelyn Flickinger
3rd Ann Kelley
March 25
1st Evelyn Flickinger
2nd Ginny Chitwood
3rd Jeanie White
SLAMS
Kelley / Young
Mallory / Hendrickson
Chitwood / White
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AGYC FOREMAST
April 2015
From the Head Pro Justin Gravatt
We have come up with a series of couples tournaments that are played once a month and follow the
THE START OF GOLF SEASON
same format of the original Winners Lose tournaments. The key difference is that along with the norThough many of you have been fortunate
mal prize payout for each event there will also be
enough to enjoy the early start of the golfpoints awarded to those top finishers. At the concluing season with the incredible weather
sion of the season, there will be a tournament called
that we have enjoyed this winter, the
the “Winners Series Championship” that will coincide
Men’s and Ladies Clubs are just getting
with the Alderbrook Couples Championship. The top
underway. During the month of April the Ladies Club
point winners at the conclusion of the series will be
shotguns off at 10:00 AM on Tuesdays and tee times
crowned the Champions of the Winners Series. This
starting at 9:15 AM on Thursdays. The Men’s Club
event will not replace the Couples Championship, but
will shotgun off at 10:00 AM on Wednesdays and tee
simply enhance it. To be very clear, the points will not
times on Fridays starting at 8:00 AM.
change the way the Alderbrook Couples ChampionWinners Series. Many of you are aware of the Win- ship is played and scored.
ners Lose couples golf tournaments that are held
Master Sunday - April 12, 9:00 AM Shotgun. Join
throughout the summer where the winners of the
us for a fun 18 hole par 3 tournament where every
event are charged with the responsibility of running
hole is turned into a par 3. Following your round, we
the next event. With the active roles that the Golf
will host a lunch buffet and watch the final round of
Committee and the Golf Shop staff play in running
the Masters! Cost is $20:00 per person. Sign up in
these events, they have become less and less reliant
the Pro Shop.
on past winners to run the event. Some have sugI look forward to seeing all your familiar faces on the
gested simply changing the name of the event so
people would not be afraid to sign-up with the thought course more often and hope to see some new faces
as well.
that they might have to host the next event.
Ladies Club News
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for the list of the winners, who braved the elements
throughout the winter season.
Ladies Club Officers:
Captain - Colleen McEachin
Assistant Captain - Del Bailey
Secretary - Sally Steffan
Treasurer - Paulette Johnston
Past Captain/Advisor - Rhonda Westover
WSWPLA & TWGA. Washington State Women’s Public Links Association and Tacoma Women's Golf Association schedule competitions monthly that are open
Alderbrook Website. There is a Ladies Club section in
to all Ladies Club members. Calendars of events and
the AGYC website that contains a lot of information
sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin board.
about the Ladies Club and its activities, including the
Cards. Hand & Foot moves to Wednesdays during
annual calendar, bylaws, new member information,
the golfing season, still at 10am in the Clubhouse.
meeting minutes, and weekly competition results. To
Mahjong changes to 3pm (or after golf) on Tuesdays. access the site, log onto the AGYC site, click on
The rest of the games stay the same: Mexican Train "Activity Clubs" and then "Ladies Club." If you have
dominoes on Fridays at 2pm at the Clubhouse. Just
trouble getting into the site, check with the AGYC
show up if you'd like to play; if you don't know how, office for help.
they'll teach you. Bridge is on Wednesday at 10am in
the Annex; contact Billie Hendrickson, 898-3633, if
you'd like to play.
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AGYC FOREMAST
Blasts from the Past
April 2015
By Mary Gin Kennedy
Note: As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations in 2015, the Foremast will feature some random
“Blasts from the Past,” primarily drawn from back issues of the newsletter, to remind us of what has
happened at AGYC during the last half century. This month focuses on April happenings.
 Alderbrook Development was sold to Crista Ministries for $5.75 million in April 1998. Crista
planned to use the Alderbrook Inn as a Christian
conference center but was not interested in real
estate development or golf course management.
During the first year of ownership, Crista invested
close to $1 million to remodel the Inn.
Watch members noticed suspicious activity and
called the sheriff. A man and a woman were apprehended, and the stolen items were recovered.
 In response to the 2008 member survey, 142
members liked the friendliness of the community
and the spectacular setting but emphasized the
importance of cleaning up member properties
and community areas and enforcing construction
guidelines. The average length of membership
was 12 years, the average age of members was
between 60 and 65, 78% were residents, and 70
families had pets (57 cats and 56 dogs). Golf
was the most important recreational activity.
 MG Davis was elected President of the Pacific
Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) on April 16,
2005.
 Construction of the tennis courts was started in
April 1973, and play began in July 1973. A volleyball, badminton and basketball combination
court was also constructed.
 Many complaints were received in April 1979
about “deer on a rampage.” It was reported that
deer love red tulips, but stay away from yellow
tulips.
 Golfers had a good time playing in the “April
Classic” on April Fools’ Day 1990. They played
the front nine backwards, teed off with a paper
bags over their heads or tried to hit the ball while
sitting on a commode in the middle of the fairway.
Golfers with the highest scores won.
 Seventeen AGYC members participated in a
guided tour of the Weyerhauser Rhododendron
and Bonsai Gardens arranged by the Activities
Committee on April 17, 1993.
 A burglary of two homes on Vine Maple Lane was
foiled in April 1981 when AGYC Neighborhood
The original Pro Shop was too small to hold large
meetings and events so many AGYC functions were
held at the Alderbrook Inn, the Union Fire Hall or the
Wickiup. By 1979, a majority of members supported building an addition to the Pro Shop, and the
Board approved the addition in November 1980.
The membership endorsed that decision at the
September 1981 Annual Meeting. AGYC member/
architect David Harkness drew up the plans for the
addition. The Finance Committee reported that construction could be financed without an assessment,
although members donated money or materials and
held fundraisers to help cover the $150,000 budget.
Ninety-six members attended the formal dedication
and grand opening on April 17, 1982. The final cost
of the "new" Clubhouse was $158,102. It served
AGYC well until the current Clubhouse was built in
2008-2009.
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AGYC FOREMAST
April 2015
Activities Committee
By Dianne Brown, Chair
Everyone had a great time at the March 17 Saint Patrick’s Day Event: Dinner, Raffles, and Luigi’s Fundraiser Bingo! Bingo winners won some great prizes
like homemade Irish Crème or a beautiful chocolate
cake, and there was a special 50th Anniversary bingo
game where the winner took home $50.
Thanks to our many generous members, staff and
guests, we raised $1,730! All of the donations went
to help cover our bartender Carrie’s expenses in Seattle to stay with her daughter, Brooklyn, during her
ongoing treatments and recovery at Children’s Hospital in Seattle.
along with an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids around
the Clubhouse, and a “Golfers’ Egg Hunt” on the
golf course! Details are forthcoming.
OTHER SPRING ACTIVITIES COMING UP:
Our next Committee Meeting is on Monday, March
30. We will be finalizing plans for a May or June
Ladies Night Out that will include a Spa Night and/or
a Fashion Show. Details and a “save the date” notice
will be provided in the immediate future.
Special thanks to Norm Hammer for being our Luigi
Bingo Master, Joni and her staff for the great food
and service, and to Jack Deiglmeier for his memorable toast to Joe Moody!
COMING UP ON APRIL 5TH (EASTER SUNDAY),
Joni is planning an Easter Brunch at the Clubhouse,
Cameo Boutique
& Wine Shop
32nd Anniversary
Open House
Sat., May 2 - Sun., May 3
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Curt Creswell
Managing Broker
Northwest Real Estate Shelton
1781 W. Shelton Matlock Rd., PO Box 6
Shelton, WA 98584
Bus 360-426-9748
Cell 360-463-8136
[email protected]
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April 2015
Yacht Club Karl Anderson, Commodore
Yachting season begins in April at
AGYC and our first Yacht Club
event for 2015 is just around the
corner. I invite you to join us for
an Italian Potluck on April 13th at
the Clubhouse. Everyone is welcome. We meet at the Clubhouse at 5:00 pm for a
social hour; dinner begins at 6:00 pm. Dues for this
year are just $25 per person and can be paid at the
door at any of our events.
If you are new to the Yacht Club, or have any questions, please call our Event Coordinator, Dee Bishop,
at 360-898-3208. She will answer your questions
and make sure you are on our calling list.
2015 Yacht Club Officers
Commodore
Vice Commodore
Rear Commodore
Secretary/Treasurer
Event Coordinator
Karl Anderson
Tenny Keil
Michael Johnston
Julie Hinman
Dee Bishop
2015 Yacht Club Events
April 13
May 11
June 8
June 20
July 13
August 10
September 14
October 12
November 9
Italian Potluck
Clubhouse
5:00 pm Social
Mexican Potluck
Clubhouse
5:00 pm Social
Chicken Potluck
Wickiup
3:00 pm Bocce
th
Special 50 Anniversary Bocce Tournament (open to all)
Steak Potluck
Wickiup
3:00 pm Bocce
Seafood Potluck
Wickiup
3:00 pm Bocce
BBQ Rib Potluck
Wickiup
3:00 pm Bocce
Prime Rib Dinner
Clubhouse
5:00 pm Social
Pizza Potluck
Clubhouse
5:00 pm Social
6:00 pm Dinner
6:00 pm Dinner
5:00 pm Dinner
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House and Facilities Committee
Sharon Ferguson, Chair
What a wonderful turnout we had on Monday,
March 16. There were “22”, yes “22”, men and
women who not only showed up but worked together to clean our Annex from top to bottom,
inside and out.
April 2015
now that when you use it, please take good care of it.
And next time you see one of your neighbors (listed
below) that worked so hard, please be sure and
thank them. They all contributed to creating value
and pride in AGYC.
Del Bailey, Delores Barrett, Ron Broekemeier,
Nancy Broekemeier, Joan Crandall, Karen Dobson,
Lee Ferguson, Dee Dee Hammer, Nancy Kizziar,
They cleaned windows, walls, light fixtures, kitchen
Colleen McEachin, Carol Norbeck, Martha Pauley,
cabinets and appliances, bathrooms, and they even
Rich Reclusado, Gerald Stouffer, Shirley Swenson,
cleaned out the backroom that
Art Weatherly, Jan Weatherly, Shaunna Webb,
had become a catch-all for eveRhonda Westover, and Sue Wright.
rything. They cleaned the storage area, where the decorations
were kept (that was a major job
Now we are looking for members to help
all in itself), sanded the deck
paint the Annex. Do you like to paint, or
railing, weeded the yard, and
do you prefer to prep for the painters?
trimmed the plants. It was a
whirlwind of neighbors working with neighbors to
You can paint with a group of your neighnot only clean our Annex, but to take pride in our
bors, or paint on your own, whichever you
neighborhood. It was glorious to be a part of it all,
like. You can pick your room, i.e., bathand I truly thank one and all for your contributions; it
room, kitchen, hall, main room, or the
really did make a difference.
back room. Don’t like to paint, but like to
In our cleaning we unintentionally gave away some
of the bridge players’ items and for that I am very
sorry.
When you get a chance, take a look at your Annex
and see what a difference caring can make. We ask
“FUN & FUND RAISER” Events
Mark your calendars for these events that will help
raise money for our community!
May 21
Luigi’s Bingo Night
August 16
9 hole golf tournament
September 6 Game Day at the Wickiup
November 7 Craft Fair at the Clubhouse
Continue to watch for more information on these
events.
tape everything off getting ready for the
painters? We can really use you as well.
Contact Sharon for more details:
898-6565, or [email protected].
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AGYC FOREMAST
April 2015
Move photos and files from your Android phone with ease
By Julie Hinman
Alderbrook Computer Repair and Training
I’m often asked about transferring photos from a
phone to a computer. The most common way to do
this is to hook the appropriate cable between your
phone and your computer, then find the files and
move them, or use the “cloud”. This can be a bit
daunting. If your phone is an Android and your computer WiFi, the process can be a lot easier by using an
application called “WiFi File Transfer” that is available
in the App Store. While there are several apps by that
name, I chose the free app from smarterDroid.
(Others may work as well, but the instructions below
are for the smarterDroid app.)
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On your phone, install the app “WiFi File Transfer” (free version from smarterDroid) from the
App Store
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Once installed, the application will give you an address to type into your computer’s browser. You
must type it exactly how it shows on the screen.
The app then opens the screen shown below on
your computer.
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Choose “My Photos” and the default location for
your pictures opens.
You can move music and video files as well, use the
program to transfer files to your phone, and manage the files on the external SD Card.
When you are done transferring the files, close the
WiFi File Transfer program on your phone.
There is more help on how to use the program at:
http://www.smarterdroid.com/index.php/wifi-filetransfer/using-wifi-file-transfer#downloading
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You will then have the option to download one, or
all of them, to your computer, or delete, rename
or copy each photo.
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Retaining walls Rock and Segmented
Patio and Pathways Paver and Flagstone
Permeable Paver Driveway Installation
Outdoor Kitchens and Fire Pits
Water Features Pond and Streams
Irrigation and Landscape Design
Outdoor Lighting
Privacy Fencing
Sod and Hydro-Seed
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April 2015
Flora and Fauna of Alderbrook: Mosquitoes
by Mary Gin Kennedy
Bzzzz! Bzzzz! They’re back, or maybe they never left
during this mild winter, but mosquitoes have already
made their appearance at Alderbrook. Mosquitoes
belong to the insect family Culicidae (Latin meaning
“midge” or “gnat”), which evolved 100 million years
ago. Mosquitoes undergo a complete metamorphosis during
their four-stage life
cycle: eggs, larvae
(called “wigglers”), pupae (called “tumblers”)
and adults. The first
three stages require water for the mosquito to breed.
Anatomically, their body is divided into three parts:
the head, the thorax and the abdomen. The head is
loaded with sensory equipment, including compound
eyes and a pair of antenna, and the proboscis. The
six legs and the wings are attached to the thorax, and
the stomach and lungs are found in the abdomen.
species of Anopheles), West Nile virus (Culex pipiens),
dengue fever and eastern and western equine encephalitis (Aedes albopictus or the Asian tiger mosquito) and yellow fever (Aedes aegypti). In 2014,
chikungunya fever, another virus spread by A. albopictus and A. aegypti, appeared for the first time
in the U.S. Symptoms are similar to dengue fever.
Most of the 3,500 species of mosquitoes identified
worldwide are no threat to humans. Forty to fifty
species have been found in Washington, but, fortunately, most of them do not transmit disease. At
least 16 species have been found in Mason County,
including Aedes cinerus, Aedes vevans, Anopheles
punctipennis, Culex pipiens and Culex tarsalis. Although West Nile virus has been detected in these
species in the U.S., there were only 12 cases of West
Nile virus reported in Washington in 2014. The only
case in Mason County was reported in 2009 when
West Nile virus was detected in a bird. Whether disease vector or not, however, the presence of mosquiAdult mosquitoes average 6 mm long and weigh 2.5 toes is irritating to everyone and, for some people
milligrams. They fly 1 to 1⅟2 miles per hour; most stay who react to their bites, downright uncomfortable.
close to the ground and don’t travel more than a mile
from where they hatched. Generally, male mosqui- It is true that some people are “mosquito magnets”
toes live five to seven days while females can live up while mosquitoes ignore others. In fact, an estimated
two weeks to one month. The females of some spe- 20% of the population is especially attractive to moscies hibernate so they may live several months. Both quitoes. Mosquitoes don’t actually bite. They use
their proboscis to pierce the skin. The proboscis is
male and female mosquitoes drink nectar, but only
females bite humans and animals. The females need serrated and contains two tubes – one for injecting
protein found in blood to nourish their eggs and must saliva that numbs the area and keeps the blood from
clotting and one for drawing blood. The red, itchy
feed every two to three days.
bump is the body’s allergic reaction to the saliva, not
Mosquitoes have been called the most deadly animal the result of a wound.
in the world because they serve as vectors in transmitting malaria and other diseases. The World Health Mosquitoes use the carbon dioxide released by the
body to hone in on their targets. They can locate
Organization says that mosquito bites result in the
their targets from a distance of several hundred feet.
death of one million people every year, primarily
People who are exercising and exhaling more CO2 are
from malaria. Three genera of mosquitoes are primarily responsible for transmitting diseases. They are at greater risk for attracting mosquitoes, as are pregnant women and larger individuals. Mosquitoes are
various species in the Culex, Anopheles and Aedes
genera, and they are vectors of malaria (over 100
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April 2015
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Community Emergency Response Team Training
The Mason County Division of
Emergency Management has
announced an upcoming opportunity to participate in Community
Emergency Response Team
(CERT) training. CERT is a program that educates
volunteers about disaster preparedness and how to
respond in their community in order to provide support to first responders and to assist neighbors in the
event of a disaster or emergency. The CERT course
curriculum includes disaster preparedness, fire safety, first aid, light search and rescue, and working
with professional emergency responders.
Mosquitoes, Continued from Page 11
also attracted by dark clothing, certain body chemicals, perfume, movement and heat.
Since mosquitoes must have water to breed, it is
important to control places where they breed.
That means emptying out anything that holds
standing water; changing the water in bird baths,
flower pots, ponds or fountains frequently; fixing
leaky faucets and sprinklers; and making sure
gutters drain properly. To minimize your chances
of getting bitten, wear light, long-sleeved, loosefitting clothing; avoid being outdoors between dusk
and dawn when most mosquitoes feed; and use a
mosquito repellant, such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535
or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
Sources: Mosquito, Wikipedia; Mosquito World,
http://mosquitoworld.net; Mosquito Prevention
and Protection, the American Mosquito Control
Association, mosquito.org; Washington State Department of Health, Distribution of Mosquitoes in
Washington State, Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus.
The CERT training is a 20 hour training program. It
will be conducted on two consecutive Fridays and
Saturdays – April 17-18 and April 24-25. The training will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Fridays and
8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. If you are interested, you will need to fill out a training request
form (available in the AGYC office) and mail it
back to the Mason County Division of Emergency
Management.
If you have any questions, please contact Eileen
Baumgardner, chair of the AGYC Emergency
Preparedness Advisory Committee, at 898-0292.
Community Garden
Spring is officially here and
it’s time to open the Alderbrook Community Garden.
The official opening will be
May 1.
The garden has boxes available this year. The
yearly membership fee is $20 and is due by May
15. Please make your check payable to “AGYC Attention Community Garden Club.” The first
garden meeting date and time to be announced.
If you would like to join the Garden Club, or for
any additional information, contact Pam Kurpius
by email or phone. [email protected].
Phone: 360-898-3738
Help our Environment
See a weed - pull it out.
See some litter - pick it up.
Our Environment will thank you!
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Composting Center
April 2015
Alderbrook Lady Putters Club
April through October
April is Easter time
Open each Monday 10:00-12:00
A white top in the Easter basket
would be nice!
(Alderbrook Residents Only)
Separate soft and hard materials.
Please: NO Scotch broom, ivy or blackberry vines.
Spring into Action!
Announcing Spring Clean-up Week
April 19 to 26
How does your property look after this past winter? How do others passing by see it? Now is the
time to start sprucing up your yard.
Twice a year, in the Spring and in the Fall, our
maintenance crew schedules time for pick up our
yard debris. For those who are unable to visit the
Composting Center, you may pile your yard debris
roadside during the week of April 19, but only
during that week.
For the rest of the year until the Fall clean-up,
we’re all responsible for the disposal of our own
yard waste. Starting this month, the Composting
Center is open every Monday from 10am to noon.
Please remember - no blackberry vines, scotch
broom, or ivy.
In addition to cleaning up our own property, we
can help make our whole community look better
by picking up litter when we're out walking. Bending over periodically adds value to the exercise.
It's a win-win situation - you get more physical
benefit from your walk, and you improve the looks
of our community at the same time.
And a reminder to dog owners: please dispose of
your dog waste in your garbage cans. Pet feces
are a health risk and also attract rats.
Thank you - the Environment Committee
An informational meeting will be held April 27
at 11:00 AM at the Clubhouse. (A $10:00 lunch
will be available.)
The purpose of the meeting is to inform new
members (whether golfers, non-golfers, or
used-to-be golfers) what Lady Putters is all
about. It is also a good time to join or re-join,
and get a new rulebook. Putting will start May 4
- the first Monday in May.
Fran Hammack, Leader
The Hood Canal Lions
Invites you to join our next meeting
(Complimentary Dinner & Presentation)
Topic:
Investing in Our Children
Speaker: Lion Shawn Batstone, Superintendent
Hood Canal School District
Date:
Thursday, April 16
Time:
6:30 - Dinner (presentation follows)
Location: Union Fire Hall
RSVP:
Lion Jan Weatherly
898-0060 - [email protected]
The Hood Canal Lions
Founded in 1964
Dedicated to serving
our community
Join the conversation
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Maintenance crew members Brent Starr and Alex
Inman hard at work in picture above. Alex is climber in tree (right). This tree is located behind the
sixth green.
Roster Changes/Corrections
Ron & Nancy Gurnsey
New email addresses
Ron: [email protected]
Nancy: [email protected]
Fred & Virginia Seminara
Additional address/phone
49-142 Barrymore Street, Indio CA 92201
Phone: 760-347-1629
Foremast Staff:
Jeanie White, Editor
Ginny Chitwood, Assistant Editor
Karl Anderson, Photographer
Mary Gin Kennedy, Special Features
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to Jeanie White at
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Submission DEADLINE:
No later than the
24th of each month
Note: This newsletter contains material
submitted by third parties. Alderbrook Golf &
Yacht Club cannot be held responsible for
any illegality arising from error, omission or
inaccuracy in such material.
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April 2015
APRIL 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
APRIL
Restaurant Hours
Sunday
Mon - Thurs
Fri & Sat
Wed
Sat
4
1
2
3
Ladies Club
Tee Times
9:15-10:30am
Men’s Club
Tee Times
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Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse
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Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
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(Breakfast served every day during business hours)
Fri
Men’s Club
Eagles Pride
Ladies Bridge
10am Annex
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu
Marketing
Committee
3pm Clubhouse
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Duplicate Bridge
10am Annex
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Mexican Train
Dominoes
2pm Clubhouse
5
6
7
8
9
10
EASTER BRUNCH
10am-3pm
Reservations
Required
&
Easter Egg Hunts
Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
Ladies Club
10am Shotgun -18
11am Shotgun -9
Lunch & Meeting
After Play
Men’s Club
9:15 Meeting
10am Shotgun
Ladies Club
Tee Times
9:15-10:30am
Men’s Club
Tee Times
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Ladies Bridge
10am Annex
Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
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Composting
10am-Noon
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Alderbrook Crafters
11:30am Annex
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Mahjong
3pm Clubhouse
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Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse
11
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Duplicate Bridge
10am Annex
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Mexican Train
Dominoes
2pm Clubhouse
Environment
Committee
10am Clubhouse
12
13
14
15
16
17
Masters Sunday
9am Shotgun
Two-Person
Scramble
Coffee with the GM
9am Clubhouse
Ladies Club
10am Shotgun
Men’s Club
10am Shotgun
Ladies Club
Tee Times
9:15-10:30am
Men’s Club
Tee Times
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Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
Mahjong
3pm Clubhouse
Ladies Bridge
10am Annex
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Composting
10am-Noon
B&A Committee
3pm 2nd Tee
Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse
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Alderbrook Crafters
11:30am Annex
House/Facilities
Committee
3pm Clubhouse
Board Meeting
6pm Clubhouse
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50th Anniversary
Planning Meeting
1pm Clubhouse
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Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
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Duplicate Bridge
10am Annex

Mexican Train
Dominoes
2pm Clubhouse

Men’s Poker
7pm Annex
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Yacht Club
5pm Social Hour
6pm Dinner
Clubhouse
19
Meet the
Candidates
1pm Clubhouse
Earth Week
April 20-24
26
20
21
22
23
24
Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
Ladies Club
10am Shotgun
Men’s Club
10am Shotgun
Ladies Club
Tee Times
9:15-10:30am
Men’s Club
Tee Times
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Composting
10am-Noon
Mahjong
3pm Clubhouse
Ladies Bridge
10am Annex
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Alderbrook Crafters
11:30am Annex
Green Committee
3pm Clubhouse
Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse

Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
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Men’s Poker
7pm Annex
27
28
29
30
Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
Ladies Club
10am Shotgun
Men’s Club
10am Shotgun
Ladies Club
Tee Times
9:15-10:30am
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Composting
10am-Noon
Mahjong
3pm Clubhouse
Ladies Bridge
10am Annex
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Putters Info Meeting
11am Clubhouse
Men’s Poker
7pm Annex

Alderbrook Crafters
11:30am Annex
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Table Tennis
9:30am Annex
Hand ‘n Foot
10am Clubhouse Activities Commttee
10am Clubhouse
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25
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Duplicate Bridge
10am Annex
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Mexican Train
Dominoes
2pm Clubhouse
house
TUESDAYS - $1.50 TACOS
THURSDAYS - PIZZA, CAESAR
SALAD WITH BOTTLE OF
WINE (red or white) - $25