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May 2015 Issue
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 10th
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mendocino & Victorian Ballrooms
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Adults: $40.95++
Kids (7-12): $18.95++
Kids (3-6): $13.95++
Featuring all of your favorite
Mother’s Day offerings.
Please RSVP with the Front Desk.
72-hour cancellation policy is in effect.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Club Contacts
CLUB CONTACTS
Board of Governors
Message from the President
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4
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Club Hours
Diane Hough, ext. 208
CFO & Director of HR
April Bergen, ext. 218
Member Services Director
3
Committee Chairs
Message from the General Manager
Craig Sloane, ext. 220
General Manager
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Tracy Hamagiwa, ext. 206
Director of Food & Beverage Operations
Sandy Phermsangngam, ext. 219
Director of Catering & Special Events
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Food & Beverage Committee Report
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Dining News
Upcoming Events
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8
Schedule of Events
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Altadena, CA 91001
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Kelly Bash, ext. 202
Office Manager
Ashley Owens, ext. 213
Restaurant Manager
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Tennis News
Fred Guerra, ext. 227
Tennis Director
Ceci Hozaki, ext. 203
Accounting Supervisor
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ATCC News
Youth Corner & Swim News
Matthew Zboray, ext. 209
Executive Chef
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
Julia McCallin
President
[email protected]
Amy Lyford
First Vice President
Tennis Liaison
[email protected]
Chipper Pastron
Second Vice President
Food & Beverage Liaison
[email protected]
Bob Altman
Treasurer
Finance Liaison
[email protected]
Reid Leslie
Secretary
LRP Liaison
[email protected]
Jenni Pancake
Swim Liaison
[email protected]
Hunt Turner
Youth Liaison
[email protected]
Valiere Byrnes
Membership Liaison
HR Liaison
[email protected]
Barry Segal
House & Grounds Liaison
[email protected]
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
by Julia McCallin
It is hard to believe that we are in the month of May
and the end of another school year is in sight. Congratulations to all the college and high school seniors
who are graduating this year! I hope your summer is
filled with friends, family, and memorable days at the
Club.
May is the month when we celebrate our mothers.
Thank you to all the beautiful women in our lives
(mothers and those who have acted as mothers) who
have helped us along in our journey and have provided unwavering support throughout our lives. Take the
time to thank these women and cherish their presence
in your life. (And of course, bring them to the Club’s
Mother’s Day Brunch on May 10th to show them how
special they are to you!)
It is also a great time to appreciate the hard working
staff at the Club. It is because of them we enjoy our
time at the Club. Please take the time to let them know
you appreciate their hard work and caring. Our experience would not be the same without them!
My family looks forward to the end of the school year
and enjoying the slower pace of summer and the long
evenings. The summer is our time to rest and recharge
our weary souls. Whether lingering longer at the pool
at night or seeing our friends at Summer Camp, Youth
Tennis or at Dolphin Swim, there are many activities
for your family at the Club. Swimmers wanting to get
a head start on their training can enroll in Spring Swim
which starts on May12th. The Dolphin Swim Team
starts on June 9th with the traditional Dive-In Dinner
on June 11th. Yes, this is also when you can bid for a
reserved parking spot or premium table for the swim
meets. (Conversely, you can arrive at the pool in the
wee hours of the morning to claim your seat! Watching the sun rise on the pool is an experience that only a
swim parent can appreciate.) The ATCC Tennis Academy and Youth Tennis Programs run throughout the
summer. The ATCC Summer Camp has been refreshed
and offers a variety of fun activities each week. Chef
Matt will be offering cooking classes for the campers
with a feast at the end of each day. Ahh…to be a kid
again and have the Club as a playground!
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MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
by Craig Sloane
The Club is abuzz this time of year. All departments are
ramping up for the onslaught of summer, which includes
the hiring and training of about 30-40 seasonal staff,
and getting our equipment and facilities prepared for the
increased summer member usage. This usually involves
painting, cleaning, repairing, and replacing equipment
when necessary (and often it is).
But life would be boring if we weren’t multi-tasking.
We continue to make inroads with the county regarding the land acquisition. We have engaged the services
of a golf course architect for design and a firm to assist
with the required community outreach. We have also
brought on board, a firm to assist with our Club master
facility planning. There will be a series of meetings with
representatives from the staff and committees and we
hope to have something to present to the membership in
two-three months.
Concurrently, we continue to press forward with plans to
renovate the Kids Klub and update the Players Lounge in
the Fall/Winter.
As the weather continues to warm, and our members come
out of hibernation, I’ll look forward to seeing you poolside
or on the Terrace Patio enjoying a meal and the beauty of
our San Gabriels.
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COMMITTEE CHAIRS
David Moore
House & Grounds
[email protected]
Robert Graff
Swim
[email protected]
Kevin Strotz
Food & Beverage
[email protected]
Pat Amsbry
Tennis
[email protected]
Catherine Cadogan
Youth
[email protected]
Club Policy Reminder
Club policy prohibits any unauthorized coaching/
teaching/training of a Club member on property
(includes pool, tennis, fitness, etc.). Outside instructors (non-Club employees) must adhere to a strict
process which includes an interview, reference
and background checks, meeting all insurance requirements and must have a written agreement on
file with the Club before they can be considered an
eligible independent contractor.
Jacqueline Samols
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,
& Saturday
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Happy Hour
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
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 Eric Neel
Greetings Friends,
In some harsh climes, the arrival of May means the
first real stretch of days without a chill in the air or
slush in the streets. But in our blessed corner of the
world, of course, May means the return of a favorite
comfort, a culinary oasis in the midst of long, warm
afternoons. That’s right, the Splash Café opens again
for weekday service (Wednesday through Friday,
with a limited menu) beginning on May 13. Let us
rejoice and be glad. Let us look forward to sweet potato fries in bunches and margaritas in the gloaming.
And it only gets better next month, as Splash will begin 7-day-a-week service on June 6, featuring Panini
sandwiches and our summer “on tap” beer, the ever
popular and precocious Hanger 24 Orange Wheat.
While you ready for these exciting developments,
please join us for a special Cinco de Mayo edition of
Taco Tuesday on (you guessed it) Tuesday, May 5, as
we commemorate the Mexican army’s 1862 victory
over France in the Battle of Puebla and celebrate the
simple joys of a Chef Matt taco bar.
Reminder
All of our dining
menus can be
found online at
www.altaclub.com.
Reservations
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.
These are, of course, the days of vacation planning, and of that bittersweet moment when some
of us wonder how it is that our summer schedules
have become more crowded than the school-year
calendar. Well, allow us to throw a few more items
on the docket:
On Tuesday, May 12 we’ll start opening the
Players’ Lounge at 4:30 p.m. (which, as we at F&B
like to say, is “5 o’clock somewhere…”).
On Saturday, May 16, the much-anticipated Silver
Oak/Twomey wine dinner takes place – get your
tickets now.
And on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, make
your plans to join us for a Hawaiian-style bar-b-q
on the grounds.
Finally, two coming-soon notes: There will be a
limited-time-only lobster special on the dinner
menu in the weeks to come, and our hard-working F&B Cocktail subcommittee is preparing to roll
out a new slate of drinks fresh for summertime fun.
Keep your eyes peeled for further details on both
in the weekly Food & Beverage note.
All our best, Your friends at Food & Beverage
DINING NEWS
Premium by the Glass
2012 DuMol, Pinot Noir,
Russian River Valley
$15/glass
$60/bottle
May Wine Specials
2012 Atrea “The Choir,”
Roussanne & Viognier, Mendocino
$6/glass
$24/bottle
2012 Carne Humana,
Red Blend, Napa Valley
(Wagner Family “Caymus”)
$9/glass
$36/bottle
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UPCOMING EVENTS
May 2015
Cinco de Mayo
May 5th
see page 5
Kids’ Night Out
May 8th
see page 5
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 10th
see front cover
Birthday Night
May 14th
see page 5
Wine Dinner
May 16th
see page 7
Memorial Day BBQ
May 25th
see page 7
Music Night
May 29th
see back cover
Splash Into Summer
May 31st
see page 7
June 2015
Birthday Night
June 11th
Kids’ Night Out
June 12th
Father’s Day Beer Club & BBQ
June 21st
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
GREETINGS NEW REGULAR EQUITY MEMBERS
Let’s extend a warm welcome to the following members who have joined our Club community:
Sydney & Will Walker
Tasha & Sachin Timbadia
GREETINGS NEW SOCIAL MEMBERS
Let’s extend a warm welcome to the following members who have joined our Club community:
Kristin Bertell & Scott Patridge
Lina & Issac Haddad
William Davis
MEMBERSHIP WAITING LIST
Member input regarding any of the applicants is encouraged by contacting
the General Manager or the Membership Committee.
Regular Membership
18.Stephanie &
37.Emily McGrath & Mike Cardullo
Gregory McLemore
1. Ralph Liu & Linda Chiang
38.Allison & Patrick Jeffries
2. Leonard & Susan Comden 19.Jared Becker & Maureen McGrath
39.William Hearst II
20.Rajesh Gade & Nirupa Ghai
40.Kimberly & Lee Blaine
3. Claudia Bogen-Froese &
21.Antonio & Kate Rangel
Ken Froese
41.Steven & Begonya DeSalvo
22.Marcia & James Burnett
4. Ryan Rathman & Katherine Stronk
42.Jackie & Russell Bryne
23.Erin & Todd Dubester
5. Phillip &Mary Bruno
43.Jennifer Jenkins & Kyle Riddle
24.Jen & Robert Gustafson
6. Ronald Hall & Brett Kiesel
44.Matthew & Kimberly Bickell
25.Christina & Dan Joyce
7. Richard & Lori Lee
45.Jessica McConnell &
Zachary First
26.Mary Grant & Douglas Harvey
8. Timothy & Nicole Fox
46.Virginia & Scott Boeker
27. Jennie & Chris McNulty
9. Greg Falzon & Nancy Whalen
47.Katie & Paul Soter
28.William Davis
10.Elaine Sichel & Paula Pingree
48.Jennifer & Mark Gunn
29.Katie & Doug Dickinson
11.Kristy & Ben Cecil
49.Lisa Quinn & John Ramos
30.Mary & Tom Bristow
12.Nancy & Andrew Svitek
50.Julie & Michael Christensen
31.Amy & Mark Munger
13.Julie & Jim Schnieders
51.Carlyn & Phil Piccinini
32. Lina & Issac Haddad
14.Marcia & James Burnett
33.Deborah Hirt & James “Skip” Phelan 52. Debbie & Todd Mokhtari
15.Ed Rounds &
34.Janet Chunn & Enrico Gnaulati
Callae Walcott-Rounds
Social Membership
35.Linda
McLain & Matther Butteri
16.Kristin & Bryan Cook
1. Kathryn Korin
36.Stephanie & Kenneth Eversfield
17.Nikolette & Daniel Boland
Easter
2015
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Youth
KIDS’ KLUB SCHEDULE
Week 1:
I <3 Mom Week
Show a little love and appreciation this
week as we celebrate Mother’s Day.
Washer Pendants
Cor ner
Week 3:
Memorial Day Week
Let’s commemorate those who gave their lives
for our country by showing our patriotic spirit.
Patriotic Bug Repelling Candleholders
These pretty baubles have the look of
glass enamel but are easily created by
painting with nail polish.
Get ready for a bug-free celebration with these
festive table toppers.
Personalized Candles
Don’t let a festive and fun holiday go by without
trying to make a fun and festive recipe.
Create a treasured gift in 3 steps with
tissue paper, Sharpies, and wax paper.
Week 2:
Creature Feature
You will go wild for these cool
animal inspired projects.
Jellyfish in a Jar
Patriotic Popcorn Crunch
Week 4:
Super Snacks
Whip up these portable, yummy,
hand-held snacks.
Walking Tacos
This replica of the wiggly, jiggly jellyfish
will amaze you.
This chili is perfect on game nights.
Frozen Dinosaur Eggs
Give a whole new meaning to quesadillas with
this sweet cream-and-fruit version.
A DINO-mite project that will be a shame to smash.
Find out all the fun activities
we have planned for our Youth
members in May!
SWIM COMMITTEE REPORT
by Steve Neufer
Summer is just around the corner and before you
know it we will be basking poolside enjoying cannonballs and wrestling with the age old question of
fries vs. fruit with our burger. With just weeks to go,
the countdown is officially underway.
We have an exciting new way to kick off
the summer this year with our “Splash into
Summer” pool party! We will be celebrating our
informal first day of summer with a taco cart,
music, games and prizes, and a free popsicle for
every member wearing an ATCC Dolphins t-shirt
(kids and adults). Dolphin t-shirts and gear will be
available on deck and t-shirts are free with program
registration. This is going to be a fantastic way to
get back in the pool and connect with our swim
program coaches and committee members. If you
are interested in swim programs but are just not
sure if they are a fit for your family, this is a great
opportunity to connect with a coach and learn about
the range of options we offer for every skill level.
Dessert Quesadillas
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kids’ Night Out: Reptile Night
Friday, May 8th
See page 5
We will also be soliciting ideas for pool
facilities and program improvements so bring your
questions, ideas, and most of all your bathing suits,
appetites and sense of fun.
Cheers!
Summer Swim Program Calendar
Splash into Summer: May 31st
(11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Spring Swim: May 12th - June 5th
Dolphin Swim: June 9th - August 1st
Dolphin Swim Team Meet Schedule
Saturday, June 13th: Relay Meet
Saturday, June 20th: Home vs. La Canada
Saturday, June 27th: Home vs. Valley Hunt
Saturday, July 11th: Home vs. Oakmont
Saturday, July 18th: Home vs. Gerrish
Saturday, July 25th: Finals at PCC
Saturday, August 1st: Club Champs at ATCC
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TENNIS NEWS
MESSAGE FROM THE TENNIS COMMITTEE
by Stephanie Miller
April showers...hmmm hope there are enough May
flowers for Liz and Giselle as they get ready to say
“I do”! All of us here at ATCC, tennis minded or not, wish them a life time of love,
happiness and many amazing adventures. Liz has
become a part of our tennis family and we are
really excited about what life has in store for her!
Another exciting weekend in May brings the Pro-Am
Team Tennis Tournament, Friday, May 15th through
Sunday, May 17th. This tournament is one of the
most anticipated and most talked about tennis
events of the year! Fred pulls together 10 pros and
30 club players, four on a team, to compete in
a double elimination draw. The real fun begins on
Thursday, May 7th when the teams are announced
and you find out who is on your team. Mark your
calendars now! Entry deadline is Monday, May 4th.
Our singles and doubles ladders are in full swing.
The doubles ladder has just started and has 40
teams combined in the “A” and “B” flights. This
is a perfect way to hone your skills and strategies
by encouraging you to challenge teams that
you might not normally play. If you haven’t
thought about it already, grab a partner and
sign up. Singles also has a thriving ladder. As
Fred often says, singles is good for your tennis and doubles is good for your doubles!
The La Quinta Resort and Spa tennis weekend is Friday, May 8th through Sunday, May
10th. It is a great weekend to play great tennis in the desert. Call the pro shop for more
details. As we look forward, summer is fast
approaching. The ATCC Summer Camp is ready for
all our junior tennis players! If you haven’t already,
make sure you sign up your child for some summer
tennis sessions.
11th Annual Pro-Am Team Tennis Tournament
Friday, May 15th (6:00 p.m. for some teams),
Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 17th
Some changes for this year’s tournament:
• Entry fee $150.00. (fee was increased to attract
more pro’s and also give a fair compensation for
their time).
• All #1 players will be 5.0 and above level.
• There will be 10 teams in the draw. 10 pro’s and
30 club players.
• The #2 player will pick the #1 pro and the rest of
the team.
• In the event of a 2/2 draw in match play, the
deciding 5th match super tie-break would
be played by the 1-2 or 1-3 combination that is
drawn out of the trophy.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: MAY 2015
SUN
MON
TUES
WED
THURS
FRI
1
3
4
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
5
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
6
Membership
Commt. Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
Cinco De Mayo
Taco Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
10
11
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
12
Mother’s Day Brunch
10:00 a.m.
17
19
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
13
Youth
Commt. Mtg.
6:00 p.m.
14
Tennis
Commt. Mtg.
7:00 p.m.
20
F&B
Commt. Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
21
11th Annual ProAm Team Tennis
Tournament
24
Kids’ Night Out
6:00 p.m.
Yoga
9:00 a.m.
9
Yoga
9:00 a.m.
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
15
11th Annual ProAm Team Tennis
Tournament
16
Yoga
9:00 a.m.
Swim
Commt. Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
Silver Oak/Twomey
Wine Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Birthday Night
6:00 p.m.
11th Annual ProAm Team Tennis
Tournament
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
22
23
29
30
Yoga
9:00 a.m.
LRP
Commt. Mtg.
7:00 p.m.
25
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
8
2
House & Grounds
Commt. Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
Spring Swim Begins
4:00 p.m.
18
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
7
SAT
26
Memorial Day BBQ
All Day Event
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
27
Board Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
28
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
Music Night
Parade of Lights
8:00 p.m.
Yoga
9:00 a.m.
Yoga
8:30 a.m.
Splash Into
Summer
11:00 a.m.
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Academy Tennis Program
ATCC Tennis Academy: June 16th - August 7th for Ages 10-18
High Intensity Development
Program Schedule
Pricing Information
Tuesday - Friday
June 16th - August 7th
Instruction: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Session Fee Member: $180/child
Session Fee Guest: $240/child
Drills, Match Play, and Live Ball Games
Daily Rate Member: $60/child
Daily Rate Guest: $75/child
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