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DESERT PRINCESS Country Club & HOA Newsletter
January 2015
Happy New Year!
HOA Administrative Office
Director of Marketing
HOA Manager
For Work Orders
Facilities / Landscape / Pools
Golf Course Maintenance
28-211 Desert Princess Dr.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Phone (760) 322-1907 Fax: (760) 327-9699
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 am - 4 pm
Closed weekends & holidays
Jessica Vela, CCAM®, CMCA®, ext. 102
[email protected]
Controller
Armann Rohde, ext. 103
[email protected]
Member Relations
Grace Taylor Segal
(760) 449-0987
[email protected]
Phone: (760) 322-1907 or submit online at:
www.desertprincesslive.com
Patrol Services - Vista Chino Gate
Phone: (760) 322-0441
Frank Starkey, Post Commander
[email protected]
Maria Cintron, ext. 104
[email protected]
Country Club
Golf Shop
Member Guest Services
Tennis & Athletics
28-555 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Phone (760) 322-1655 Fax: (760) 322-2741
Reception Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Closed weekends & holidays
Dori Petee, ext. 121
[email protected]
Alexander A. Cabrera, ext. 143
[email protected]
28-600 Isleta Court
Phone: (760) 322-5178
Hours: Monday-Friday 6 am - 7 pm
Saturday & Sunday 7 am - 5 pm
Charlie Moore, Director of Tennis & Athletics
[email protected]
Clubhouse Bar
Spa
Executive Chef
Ext. 128
Hours: Sunday - Saturday 11 am to Close
Clubhouse Dining
For Reservations, (760) 325-5002
Hours:
Sunday & Monday: 11 am to 5 pm
Tuesday- Saturday: 11 am to 9 pm
Lagos Café
Phone: (760) 778-3624
Hours: 7 am - 2 pm Daily
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Phone: (760) 322-2280
Tee Times (760) 322-7779
Hours: Open Daily, 6 am - 5 pm
Rand Veal, Director of Golf
[email protected]
28-600 Isleta Court
Phone: (760) 322-2293
Daily 9 am - 6 pm
Merryl Rose, Spa Manager
[email protected]
Marilyn J. White
Ray Brown
Bill Bender
Tim Gaffney
Tim Dermody
Don Milligan
Michelle Simson
President
Vice-President Treasurer, Secretary
Director
Director
Director
Director
[email protected]
OUR MISSION:
Ensure the Desert Princess enhances owners’ asset
values by providing quality venues, amenities, and
activities with a sustainable level of service to the
satisfaction of our owners, their guests and our public.
OUR VISION:
Continue making the Desert Princess the best-value
lifestyle community in the greater Palm Springs area.
Editor & Graphic Designer
An opportunity to sell your services
to all your neighbors with a print
circulation that reaches our 1084
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would be seen online across the
Coachella Valley and the far reaches
of the Internet.
For information or to place an ad,
please call Dori at 760-322-1655 or
visit Desert Princess Country Club’s
Front Desk.
*Deadline for all ad contracts and artwork
is the 10th of the month for inclusion in the
next month’s edition.
Grace Taylor Segal
ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER
Published by
The Desert Princess Homeowners Association makes no representations and gives
no warranties with respect to the accuracy
or completeness of the information in the
advertisements provided herein.
Desert Princess Homeowners Association
28-211 Desert Princess Dr., Cathedral City, CA 92234
© 2015 by Desert Princess. All rights reserved.
By publishing this information, Desert
Princess HOA gives no recommendation
or endorsement of any company, service or
product promoted in ads that appear in The
Royal Page.
The Royal Page is now published electronically. Links to a
downloadable and interactive issue of the publication is emailed
to Homeowners. Printed copies are available either for pick-up
at the HOA or Country Club reception or upon request, via U.S
Postal Service. This distribution method of your community
magazine provides the Association with a significant savings
in printing and mailing costs. If you would like a hard copy of
the magazine, call Dori Petee at 760-322-1655 or email her at
[email protected].
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Here’s to wishing the entire Desert Princess Community a Healthy and Happy New Year. May all
your wishes and dreams become a reality in 2015.
Community Updates:
Status of the Search for a General Manager The
Search Committee (Michelle Simson, Don Milligan
and I) will reconvene during the first week of
January to evaluate the list of candidates. We
currently have nine interested candidates with
strong leadership experience in country clubs and
homeowners associations.
We will also be discussing expanding our search
to look for candidates that have extensive leadership background in the corporate and military
environments. In addition, we will also search for
candidates from universities, alumni organizations, and for experts in the field of organizational
management, development and behavior.
Allocation of Homeowner Association Fees
$411 Per Month (Maintenance), $57 Per Month (Contribution to Reserves), $112 Per Month (Proprietary
Dues to Country Club), Total $580 Per Month
The Distribution is shown in the chart below.
We have many challenges ahead--the hiring of a
General Manager; improving organization health;
improving the Food & Beverage operation; maintaining our home values, reserve fund and fiscal sustainability.
MARILYN J. WHITE
President, Desert Princess Board of Directors
[email protected]
When there is a void in leadership, the threads of
our fabric that were once strong weaken through
time. We are facing a lack of focus on organizational health, core values, vision and cohesive
leadership. The need to fill the General Manager
position is paramount to the continued success of
our community.
Resignation of Interim Country Club Manager
Last month I reported on the hiring of David
Morris as our temporary Interim Country Club
Manager. We were very excited to have a person
of his experience in club management to give us
leadership and direction in the Food & Beverage
operation. However, after 22 days, Mr. Morris
resigned from his position. We are very disappointed but clearly understand his reasons. He
felt he could not make headway addressing the
problems in the Food & Beverage operation until
other changes take place. In addition to this, he
also found a position closer to home.
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The percentages expressed in
this chart represent the 20142015 approved budget.
Desert Princess
Town Hall Meeting
Desert Princess Golf Resort, Vista Room
Saturday, January 24, 2015, 3 pm
Our Town Hall Mee.ng will feature important updates from Board Members, Commi;ee Members and Staff. The newly formed Emergency Preparedness Commi;ee will present informa.on about their efforts to organize and locate volunteers for key posi.ons.
Please join us!
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FROM THE HOA MANAGER
Happy New Year!
“Every election
is determined by
the people who
show up.”
Please mark your calendars and join us on Saturday,
January 31st at 3:00 pm for our Annual Meet & Greet the
Candidates – Open Forum. The forum will be held at
the Desert Princess Golf Resort – Palos Verde Room. The
official Candidates running for the two (2) open seats are
as follows:
This will be your opportunity to hear from the Candidates
on their individual positions with certain issues and listen
in on questions & answers as well as an opportunity for you
to pose any questions that may pose of interest to you. For
additional information, please feel free to contact the Homeowners Association Office at 760-322-1907. Looking forward
to seeing you all there!
Mike DeLucca Don Haney Harold Katkov
JESSICA VELA
Desert Princess HOA Manager
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Hank Kras
Bruce Mattis
Mark McLaughlin
[email protected]
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DESERT PRINCESS COUNTRY CLUB PRESENTS
Tuesday
Nights
starting
at 5 pm
Join us for our
Endless Pasta Bowl
Your choice of any 3 pastas and any 3 sauces
Comes with Salad & Garlic Bread
Just $10!
The All Day Menu will also be available.
Member discounts do not apply to special offers.
Call 760-325-5002
for information.
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Dinner & Free Bingo!
Wednesday
Dinner at 6 pm - $14
Free Bingo at 7 pm
Call 760-325-5002
Call 760-325-5002
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Join us for a great time at bingo!
Fun, Friendship, prizes & great food!
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Try our new
menus!
Desert Princess Country Club
All Day Menu
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
THIS AND THAT
Served with your choice of French Fries | Onion Rings |
Fresh Fruit | Side Salad
3 pc Rotisserie Chicken $12
House Burger $ 11
Pair with a Beck’s Sapphire for an additional $2
All Beef Patty | Lettuce | Tomato | Onion
Panini $12
Turkey or Ham | Cheddar, Swiss, Provolone or Buffalo
Mozzarella | Marinated Tomato | Lettuce | Basil
Pulled Pork Sandwich $9
Pulled Pork | Cole Slaw
Garlic Smoked Chicken $12
Shaved Chicken Breast| Goat Cheese Brulee |Nitrate Free
Bacon|Baby Mix|Tomato|Pesto|Onion Brioche
Reuben $11
House Made Pastrami|Sauerkraut|Swiss Cheese
Rye Bread
Parisian Club $12
Street Tacos $8
add a
or Modelo $10
Two Asada|Carnitas |Chorizo|Fish
Quesadilla $9
With Chicken add $3 or Filet add $4
Manchego Cheese|Spinach | Guacamole
Sour Cream
Fish & Chips $11 Add Shrimp for $2
Tartar Sauce
Churrasco $12
Thin and flavorful Skirt of Beef
Chimichurri Sauce | Crispy Greens
DON $9
Organic Chicken Breast| Brie Cheese|Nitrate Free
Bacon|Baby Mix| Tomato|Pesto|Croissant
BUILD YOUR OWN RICE BOWL
Monte Cristo $12
Ginger Beef | Ginger Chicken
French Toast | Cheese | Ham
Forager Sandwich $12
Mushrooms | Sauteed Kale | Buffalo Mozzarella | Tomato
Brioche Bun
TRENDING NOW
7oz Petite Filet $20
Choose 1
Choose 1 or All
Carrots |Green Beans | Jalapenos | Spinach
Ginger| Egg
Served with Steamed Rice OR Udon
Noodles
Petite Filet | Potato Du Jour | Veggies
SALADS
9oz NY Steak $20
Scottish Salmon Full $14
Potato Du Jour | Veggies
Pasta Al Fresco Fungi & Noce $14
Fresh Gluten Free Pasta | Pesto Fresco
Dried Wild Mushrooms | Piave Cheese
Half $10
Herb Oil | Sustainable Salmon | Wakame
Tofu |Avocado | Dried Papaya|Cucumber
Cumin & Coriander Vinaigrette
Nicoise Salad Full $11
Half $8
Fresh Mozzarella |Pomodorina Sauce
Romaine |Mix Greens | Blue Lake Green Beans |Baby
Potatoes | Seared Ahi |Hard Boiled Egg Piquin
Peppers | Sour Plum Dressing
Truffle Mac N Cheese $20
Chenel Goat Cheese Brulee Full $14
Chicken Parmesean $18
Chef’s 4 cheese Sauce |Manchego Cheese | Sauté
Organic Chicken | Bacon and Truffles
Filet of Sole $19
Potato Du Jour | Veggies
PIZZA
Wild Mushrooms $9
Wild Mushrooms | Mozzarella Cheese| Roasted Garlic
New Yorker $11
Thin Crust|Mozzarella Cheese| Tomato Sauce
Pepperoni| Romano Cheese
Margarita $12
Buffalo Mozzarella|Tomatoes |Fresh Basil |Roasted
Garlic
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Crispy Greens
Half $10
Mescula Greens | Spinach | Pan Seared Chicken Breast
|Cherry Tomatoes | Goat Cheese | Candied Walnuts |
Bacon Bits | Dijon Vinaigrette
Chicken Caesar Salad
Full $11
Half $8
Romaine | Parmesan Cheese | Housemade Croutons
Watermelon & Quinoa Salad $9
Grilled Squash | Quinoa | Yellow Watermelon
Spinach| Romaine Hearts| Tomato |Avocado
Citrus/Cumin Dressing
Trio $11
Duo $9
Cup of Soup | Salad | Half Sandwich (Tuna, Chicken
or Turkey)
Weeknight Specials
Tues: Pasta
Wednesday: Bingo Buffet
Friday: Prime Rib
Thursday: BBQ
Saturday: Lobster/Shrimp
CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGG MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS PLEASE NOTIFY
YOUR SERVER IF YOU HAVE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES OR REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL FOOD PREPARATION AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR NEED
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DESERT PRINCESS CRAFTERS
As we start 2015, we have accomplished many things
for 2014. December 17th, we delivered Christmas
packages to 35 of the seniors at Cathedral Palms.
They are always very happy to see us and it is a very
rewarding event for all our members.
We also delivered a large bag of stuffed animals
to the Cathedral City Police Department for them
to distribute to youngsters as they drive through
neighborhoods for Christmas. They also carry them
in their patrol cars and use as needed when a child is
involved in a situation.
Several deliveries were made to the Cathedral
City Boys and Girls Club. Cookies were sent to
four different members of the armed services in
Afghanistan in November.
Thanks to all who contributed to all these events. The
members work very hard to be sure the events are
successful. Baskets are made and sold to the bingo
evenings at the club. This has also been successful.
Thanks to all who have given items to take to the
Senior Center. The Social Worker, Craig Bruce, told
us that of all the things we've taken over, when the
residents finish taking what they can use, there has
been nothing left.
Please come and join our Crafters group here on
Wednesdays from noon until 4 p.m. in the Master's
Lounge. There are always things to do and we
welcome new ideas as well.
If you have questions please call, Barbara Gibson
327-1320, Sharon Hadler 325-3263, Rosie Mascolo 2882889, Maureen McLaughlin 322-1232, or Irene Ripley
325-6839.
IRENE RIPLEY
Chairperson, Crafters
[email protected]
Desert Princess Crafters delivered Christmas gifts
to 35 seniors at Cathedral Palms today, December
17th. A very rewarding event. Those who participated were: Front row: Sharon Hadler, Rosie
Mascolo, Sheila Sparling. Back row: Maureen
McLaughlin, Carol Evans, Heather Soby, Barbara
Gibson and Irene Ripley.
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FROM THE PRO SHOP
Welcome to the New Year! With the golf season in full swing, please
remember tee times for golf members are taken three days in advance
and all other tee times are taken two days in advance. When making
tee time reservations by phone, please use 322-7779.
The Pro Shop staff’s New Year resolution is to improve our members'
golf game. In order for this resolution to be successful, we need a
commitment from you to attend Patty’s golf clinics. Clinics will be at 10
am on Sundays starting in January and going through March.
In order to keep DPCC in great condition, please remember to fill your
divots with sand, repair ball marks on greens and always use cart
paths when available. By following these few simple tips DPCC will
continue to be one of the best courses to play in the valley. The Adopt
the Hole program still has a few holes that need adopting; if interested
please sign up in the Golf Shop.
The Golf Shop has a few items on sale for the New Year. Selected
Cobra and Cleveland golf clubs are at clearance price.
Please remember the following dates:
• January 4 Sunday Couples
• January 10 & 11 Men’s and Ladies Member/
Member
• January 14 Ladies Fall Team/Mission Lakes
• January 18 Couples Club Championship
• January 20 Ladies Guest Day
• January 22 Hi/Lo Superintended Association
• January 26 Fall Team/Indian Wells CC
• January 30 & 31, Feb 1 NFL Draft and
Superbowl Event
One putts to all,
RAND VEAL
Director of Golf
[email protected]
HOLES-IN-ONE!
Phil Topilka
Dec. 5, 2014
Cielo Course
Hole: #3
Yardage 120- White Tees
Club: 7 Iron
Vince Gibson
Dec. 6, 2014
Cielo Course
Hole: #3
Yardage 97- Red Tees
Club: 52° Gap Wedge
George Sayre
Dec. 9, 2014
Lagos Course
Hole: #8
Yardage 130- White Tees
Club: 7 Wood
Kris Shethun
Dec. 22, 2014
Cielo Course
Hole: #7
Yardage 134- blue Tees
Congratulations!
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MEN’S GOLF NEWS
Does DP have a Men’s Golf Club?
Sure we do. In a public golf facility the Men’s Club selects
officers and conducts events and activities for all of the club
members. In a private or semi-private facility such as ours,
a committee provides the same services. Our committee is
called the Men’s Golf Tournament Committee.
What services does the Men’s Golf Tournament Committee
provide?
The committee plans and coordinates all tournaments including, the Cactus Classic, and assures members are in compliance with SCGA rules. The committee coordinates with the
Director of Golf to monitor golf scores and the posting of
handicaps. The committee recommends to the Board of Directors policies and procedures to assure sound and effective
management.
Other than Monthly Golf Tournaments, what other activities are there?
Two established groups are open to all members to play and
compete on a daily basis: The Cox group and the Heil group.
The Cox group has a shotgun start at 7:30 am on Monday
through Saturday. The Heil group has a start time at 9 am
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You can signup via the
Desert Princess website.
Upcoming Events
January 10-11 Member-Member Tournament
Happy New Year!
JOE HEIL
Chair, Men’s Golf Tournament Committee
[email protected]
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GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE
CVWD Turf Removal Project
In an effort to reduce water and also to beautify
the area around the Tennis Courts, the Golf Course
Maintenance staff has begun to change out turf grass
and put in some low water landscape areas. If you've
been by the area recently, you can see the changes
and improvements happening daily. I have been
working closely with homeowner and golf member
Robin Rexius in the designing and implementing the
work of this project.
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has a rebate
program where they pay $1 per square foot of turf
removed. Our total area is desinated for the project
is approximately 55,000 sq.ft. and we will perform
the removal in three phases. I am keeping a detailed
spreadsheet for each phase so that the project stays on
budget. The first phase will mostly be on the western
side of the tennis courts, behind the driving range
tee. Pinnacle Design has provided a base plan that is
assisting our design efforts.
We hope to have Phase 1 completed by Jan. 9th. Phase
2 will begin in mid-January and go through February.
Phase 3 will begin in February and be completed in
March.
Our staff has taken many photos to document the
work; here are a few to give you an idea. As the
phases are finished, we will provide those photos as
well.
Happy New Year to all. We look forward to another
great year in 2015.
JONAS CONLAN
Golf Course Superintendent
[email protected]
GREENS COMMITTEE
Happy New Year to everyone! Our golf course is in
its usual great condition and as we move into the
early months of 2015, Jonas will start the new tree
replacement program that was approved by the
Board of Directors at the meeting on Dec. 19, 2014.
The Board has authorized Jonas to spent up to
$15,000 to begin the task of removing trees on the
golf course and replace some of those with different
species. The initial focus will be on the trees that are
a danger to golfers, infastructure and homeowners
or that are dying. Jonas will report back to the
Board monthly informing them of the effects of this
program and they will authorize further funding as
they deem appropriate to continue the project.
The Arborist that consulted to Desert Princess has
suggested that about 250 trees be removed and
replaced by approximately 110 trees of different
species. The Arborist has given Golf Course
Superintendent Jonas Conlan an estimate that these
changes will result in substantial saving for the
maintenance costs, water usage and should result in
a recovery of cost within three years.
Jonas may come knocking on your door this
spring to get your input as to what you and your
neighbours would prefer in the replacement
species near your homes and try to come up with a
workable consensus for everyone affected.
As winter is upon us, please be careful not to walk
or drive your carts on the frost when it shows up
in the early mornings. Please continue to fill your
divots and please repair a few extra pitch marks as
you walk to your golfball.
RON FAIRBURN
Greens Committee Member
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[email protected]
Happy New Year!
I am excited to be back at Desert Princess to provide you
with coaching and instruction that allows for more learning, more joy and continued improvement in the aspects
of the game that interest you most.
I will be providing 1 Hour Classes, 2 Hour Workshops,
Full Day & Multi-Day Golf Schools as well as private 1
on 1 coaching. Pick up a brochure in the pro-shop or
visit www.GolfwithFreedom.com to find a full list of
programs, services and special offers.
The future holds endless possibilities and I am excited to
explore them with you on the lesson tee and on the golf
course.
In appreciation,
Brandon Richardson, PGA
Golf with Freedom Lesson Center
www.golfwithfreedom.com
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WOMEN’S GOLF NEWS
December came with holiday cheer. I was wondering
why you never heard anything about the 10th reindeer,
“Olive”? Yeah, you know, “Olive the other reindeer,
used to laugh and call him names…."(smile)
Anyway, we had our Team Scramble Tournament on
Dec. 6. I personally thought it was fun to have a team
competition. Here are the winners:
Gross
1st
Betty Milligan, Sidney Clausen, Diane Payne, Gwen
Holden (75)
2nd
Karen Hopwood, Lynn McNeal, Gigi Jack, Henrietta
Burton(76)
Net
1st
Carol Clark, Karen Tate, Peggy Geissler, Pat Harding
(65) c/o
2nd
Marge Topilka, Sharon Wing, Ellen Boeye, Myrna
Siwiecki (65) c/o
Closest to the Pin:
Cielo 3 - Cheryl Erskine, Cielo 7 - Sidney Clausen, Vista
3 and Vista 5 - Karen Hopwood
We had an informal Guest Day on Dec. 9 and a “Secret
Santa” showed up with tee prizes for everyone and the
chef made us a surprise dessert. Thank you, Alex.
CHERYL ERSKINE
President
[email protected]
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Golf Cart
Requirements
Cart Owners must provide verification of liability insurance at the time of registration. Annual
tags may be picked up from the Homeowners
Association Office or the Club Admin Office.
Drivers of carts must be licensed .
Please join us on the chipping green each
Wednesday at 10:15 am
for a fun 18-hole putting game.
All skill levels are welcome!
Membership cost for the season is
$25 plus a $2 weekly game fee.
All golf carts must be registered with the Association and display a valid registration decal with current year stickers “tags” displaying
owner membership and/or golf membership.
Desert Patrol Services has been actively citing
those homeowners driving unregistered golf
carts on property. Avoid a $500 fine, please register your golf carts – it’s the rule.
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Contact Susan Romero at 805-452-8108
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SPA
Well the Holiday Season is officially over, I wish it lasted
longer. There is never enough time to do all the things
you want to and be totally prepared, but just the same,
for Saturday, Jan. 17 from 3 to 5 pm. This is always a
it is always wonderful and great memories made for
great event for everyone; we love to see so many people
another year.
visiting the Spa and Tennis Center. There's good food,
Our December in the Spa was very busy and it was great free chair massage, raffles, spirits and good people...
seeing the last of the homeowners arriving and are now just can’t go wrong! By then, we should have our new
landscaping done around the Spa area which is going to
here and taking advantage of the spa and fitness.
look beautiful.
As always please take advantage of our monthly Spa
Just another reminder about our Spa memberships of
Special exclusively for our homeowners.
six or 12 months: now is the perfect time to sign up and
maybe bring a friend with you. (Nothing like some girl
We have had extremely cold weather, which has been
time!) These are also perfect gifts for any occasion.
hard on our golfers and tennis players, but it tends to
bring people into the Spa where it is cozy and warm and
can relax with a facial or massage.
You can all get a chance to come and meet and mingle at MERRYL ROSE
our annual Spa-Tennis Mixer. We find if we hold later in Spa and Facility Manager
January there is a better turnout, so we have set the date [email protected]
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TENNIS & ATHLETICS
We are officially into high season and boy, can you
notice it at the Tennis & Fitness Center.
Our tennis clinics are filling up as well as the yoga
classes. Below, you'll find the weekly schedule of
activities offered at your Athletic Center.
We have some exciting tennis tournaments coming
up which the homeowners and guests always enjoy
to watch. The weekend of January 17 & 18 we are
hosting the National Junior Tennis League’s singles
event which will feature many of the fine junior tennis
players in the Valley. Four more tournaments are on
the schedule from February through May, stay tuned
for updates.
We would like to see more action on our two
designated pickle ball courts. Pickle ball is a blast to
play and even beginners pick it up quickly. Come on
down and try out this great game; we have loaner
racquets and balls.
Weekly Activities Schedule
TENNIS CLINICS
Tuesday / Thursday Power Hour Workout all levels 9 10:30am
Wednesday Doubles Strategy 3.0 & above levels 9 - 10:30am
Friday Back to Basics all levels 9 - 10:30am
Saturday’s Practice Clinic & Workout 3.0 & above levels 8:30
- 10am
​YOGA CLASS
Thursday's in Fitness Center 11 - 12 noon
Looking forward to a terrific high season!
CHARLIE MOORE
Director of Tennis & Athletics
[email protected]
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SAFE & SOUND
Happy New Year Desert Princess!!
Another year on the books and I’m pleased to say
that 2014 has been another overall successful year
for Patrol Services.
Your Patrol Services are responsible for the
community access control, enforcing the rules
and regulations set forth by the community,
and creating a deterrent for criminal activity.
2014 presented some new challenges with the
construction of the 37 acres, setbacks in our second
phase of our surveillance program, and the loss
of some familiar faces within our ranks to bigger
and better things in their careers. However, we
remain diligent and proactive in our approach;
Patrol Services have maintained an excellent core of
personnel that continue to contribute to our success.
Day-to-day operations ran smoothly throughout
the year, perceived problems have been met with
suitable solutions, and suspicious and criminal
activity decreased significantly.
With the development of the 37 acers, Patrol
Services started the year with an increase of activity
in parts of the existing community surrounding the
area, where previously, activity was seldom seen.
After careful consideration of the affected areas and
some coordination with the developer, we were we
able to suppress the increase in criminal activity we
were experiencing. A combination of adjustments
in patrol coverage and identifying key areas of
concern proved beneficial in contained the situation.
We have had no reported incidents of suspicious or
criminal activity in the vicinity surrounding the 37
acers since August 2014, and we intend to continue
this trend through 2015.
The second phase of our Surveillance Program
started in late September of 2014, and as with all
large scale integrations, we encountered some
“technical difficulties” throughout the process.
Some of which were addressed very quickly and
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resolved with minimal adjustment, while other
aspects of the project are still being fine-tuned to
our satisfaction. Most of the remaining issues to be
addressed have to do with network bandwidth, and
connectivity. Some of the the challenges are internal to
our infrastructure, while others are a matter of proper
configuration of the software and hardware. All the
vendors involved in the integration assure us that
project will be completed very soon.
Patrol Services has been fortunate in having a number
of personnel who have been with us year after year.
We have also had our share of turnover through the
years as well. But, as many of you have notice, we
have recently lost some of our long-time personnel.
They have taken their experience here at the Desert
Princess and gone on to advance their careers in
new endeavors. This has opened the door for some
new faces here. Our staff is ever-evolving, and
our more senior personnel within the department
monitor the new staff diligently to ensure the Desert
Princess Experience maintains its integrity. So, as you
encounter one of our new staff members, by all means,
introduce yourself. Patrol Services will continue to
strive for a high level of professionalism.
2014 had its challenges, but the Desert Princess
remains one of the safest communities in the Coachella
Valley. In 2015 we look forward to continuing our
efforts and maintaining a safe community for all who
visit and reside here.
FRANK STARKEY
Patrol Services Director
[email protected]
PATROL SERVICES COMMITTEE
New Year – New Opportunities
2015...can you believe it? The members of the Patrol
Services Committee wish all of our homeowners and
guests the best and safest of New Years! As we enter
this year, we plan to launch a couple of new initiatives
with opportunities for many or all residents in which
to engage and participate.
Many of us are engaged in regular physical activity,
such as walking or cycling on property. We have a
safe, beautiful place to enjoy these and other outdoor
activities. While getting our exercise, we are also in
a unique position to observe our surroundings and
report issues of importance (maintenance, security,
Etc) to Patrol Services and/or the HOA Administration.
We encourage you to carry your cell phone or a note
pad when you walk and immediately notify someone
when you see something suspicious or a maintenance
issue needing quick attention. Look for an informal
meeting on this topic in the near future for those who
are interested in helping be the “eyes and ears” of our
community.
and consider helping your community by being
a volunteer. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY
to participate, but if you have medical, law
enforcement, fire, engineering, or similar experience
we have specific needs in these areas. We look
forward to meeting with you and if you have
questions about this or any aspect of our Patrol
Services operation, I encourage you to ask any
member of our team or attend one of our monthly
meetings.
Again, a safe and Happy New Year to everyone!
DOUG ASHBRIDGE
Chairman, Patrol Services Committee
[email protected]
As announced separately, our Emergency
Preparedness Committee will host a town hall meeting
on Saturday, Jan. 24 to discuss the ramifications of a
major catastrophic event such as an earthquake, flood
or power grid failure on the lives of our residents.
You will hear from Board and committee members,
public officials and have an opportunity to meet with
local vendors who can assist you in your personal
preparations for such events.
Developing this plan is a significant undertaking. To
be successful, we will need a number of volunteers
to assist in assessment and reporting, as well as
recovery activities in the event of a major incident. I
strongly urge you to attend this informative meeting
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ALC BREEZE
Happy New Year to all. Hoping you are staying
warm with the unusual weather we are having. But
the mountains look wonderful with snow on them
and we can still golf and enjoy this beautiful place
we call home.
FROM THE FIRE CHIEF
Slippery When Wet!
Keep those ALC applications coming! We love it
that homeowners like to improve our little part of
paradise.
The roads are slippery from much needed rain, which
means you could slide more if you brake too quickly. Over
time, engine oil and other substances build up on streets,
and when rainwater gets added to the mix, a very slippery
combination results.
We will soon have some new recommendations to
send to the Board for their approval. They relate to
desertscaping front yards on the villas and the types
of materials that will be approved. These include
rock, plants and artificial turf. Arturo and Jessica
have compiled a series of designs and pictures that
we will also look to incorporate in this package. We
are excited about this and look forward to the time
that this can begin for homeowners.
Always give yourself plenty of time to get to your
destination. There’s also a chance that you could get
water in your brakes, which will cause them to lose their
stopping power. Never rush when it’s raining heavily:
accidents are even more likely when weather conditions
are poor. Even if it’s only lightly sprinkling, your
headlights will help you see the road better. Having your
headlights on allows other drivers to see you.
Wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year
filled with family, fun and friends.
DONNA FISHER
2014-15 ALC Chairperson
[email protected]
Staying away from standing water (like large puddles)
is the best-case scenario, but if you approach one on the
roadway and must drive through it, be sure you slow
down. If you don’t, you risk hydroplaning and losing
control of your car. Passing through deep water could
spell trouble for your car’s engine and brakes.
If you can stay off the road, do so. There’s no sense risking
an accident if you don’t have to. Have your mechanic
check your windshield wipers, brakes and tires.
Did I mention stay off the cell phone? Get off it and
exercise good common sense at all times!
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SAM DIGIOVANNA
FIRE CHIEF
[email protected]
#desertprincessc
*Note: The information in this article was compiled from various sources. These suggestions
are not a complete list of every preventative or loss control measure. The information
is not intended to replace additional safety manuals or the advice of another qualified
professional(s). We make no guarantee of results from use of this information. We assume
no liability in connection with the information nor the suggestions made.
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