black diamond ranch july 2014 newsletter

July 2014

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CLUB STAFFDOUG EGLYGeneral Manager

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MATT DIMASEDirector of Golf Course Maintenance

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PEGGY GLEASONAccounting

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MARY NAPOLITANOFitness Center

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BRYAN RICHARDDirector of Golf

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KERRY ROSSELETMembership and Real Estate Director [email protected]

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CHRIS SMILGINClub Manager

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JENNIFER STAUFFPOA Manager

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KENNETH TUFOExecutive Chef

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A Message fromDoug Egly, General Manager

Dear Black Diamond Members: I hope everyone is having a great summer. A little update as to what is going on at Black Diamond over the summer months. Brad Reid, our Club Manager, has accepted a position with TriNet – SOI H.R. in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Brad’s last day was June 20th. We want to thank Brad for his time at Black Diamond and all that he brought to the membership here. We have hired a new Club Manager, Chris Smilgin. Chris has years of experience in both the country club world, as well as, the resort golf business. His most recent position was with The Tribute Golf Club in Dallas, Texas. He has held positions with Onion Creek C.C. in Austin Texas, Stonebridge Country Club in McKinney, Texas, as well as, the Hyatt Wild Oak Ranch in San Antonio, Texas. Chris has a Culinary Degree from Johnson and Wales Culinary University and a Bachelor’s of Science from Texas Tech University. Chris and his family consisting of a daughter, 16 years old, and two boys, 14 and 10, will be moving into Black Diamond and will be starting the first week of July. I would also like to take this time to thank a few dedicated employees who have retired from Black Diamond after many years of service. Danny Lopp has spent the last 16 years providing exceptional service to the membership at Black Diamond. Joe Gleason, Peggy’s husband, who has been our facility maintenance manager the past couple of years will also be retiring at the beginning of this month. And finally Chuck McCann, who ran the men’s lounge for over 15 years, is taking some well-deserved time for himself. I want to thank each of these great employees for their passion for their jobs and for the years of service to Black Diamond.

JULY TOURNAMENTSJuly 4th4th of July Tournament

July 9thMen’s Day

July 15 & 16Summer Classic

July 18Nine & Dine

A Message from Matt DiMaseDirector of Golf Course Maintenance

Attention Members:

Our Florida Summers are here and we have seen average rainfall with some afternoon storms as well as above-average warm temperatures. What does that mean for our golf courses? The natural rain is always beneficial. However, we do see DRA’s hold water per the design, and with the moist sand and warm temperatures the DRA’s will becoming perfect growing conditions for many of Florida’s annual weeds. We are spraying DRA’s with a new product to try and prevent any future weeds from germinating, however, the first step is to spray all the DRA’s with a non-selective herbicide, then we will use a newly purchased york rake to work the sand, followed by a grooming, and lastly we will apply a granular pre-emergent. Our goal is to have all the DRA’s done in July. As far as the Bermuda is growing, we are seeing tees, fairways, and rough fill in with a healthy, vigorous stand of turf. Several greens that were plugged and/or sodded are also mending well. We have several areas in the rough that we will slice and add fertilizer throughout July, but the progress and results we are seeing are going according to plan. We have made several concrete enhancements throughout the courses which include:

• Extended Cart Path on Quarry 5 by the ladies tee • Extended Cart Path on Quarry 10 – toward the right side just past the tees • Additional Cart Path on Quarry 14 between the grass bowls towards the green • Additional Parking area by Ranch Putting Green • Replaced lifted slabs of concrete on Ranch 1 and 10 • Replaced broken slabs of concrete on Quarry 18

See you on the course.

A Message from Bryan Richard, Director of Golf

This past month we have had the luxury of hosting two wonderful Senior / Super-Senior Golf tournaments here at Black Diamond with a number of our members participating. A special congratulation goes out to James Love for winning the Legends Division of the US Senior Challenge Individual Championship. As many of you know, we have received information that some of the data that was collected for the handicap allocations was given to us incorrectly. To help finalize the new handicap allocations for the golf courses, and ensure that the data is accurate, we are going to collect one more batch of scorecards.

After your round, if you have played the required tee, we ask that you turn your scorecard into the Golf Shop. With collecting these scores it is very important that we receive your most probable score on each hole if a hole is not completed, and not your maximum score based on the ESC standards.

The courses and tees needed are listed below:

Also keep in mind, we can use your card anytime you play the Highlands, even when it is played with another course.

Men, Quarry, Green TeeMen, Ranch, Green TeeMen, Highlands, Green Tee

Women, Quarry, Silver TeeWomen, Ranch, Diamond TeeWomen, Highlands, Diamond Tee

I hope everyone has a grand time celebrating the Fourth of July!!!

The BDLGA is now 132 members strong and a very large part of Black Diamond! It is always a pleasure to see our great group of lady golfers come together on Ladies’ Days to participate in all of our different game formats with everchanging playing partners. This brings us even closer as “golfing buddies” within our Black Diamond community.!!

We always attempt to please the majority of our membership and have thus far received very complimentary feedback. We always welcome your constructive criticism and suggestions and will continue to strive to answer your questions and/or make changes for the betterment of our organization whenever possible, so let us hear from you!!!

In closing I’ll point out that the new hole allocations for our Black Diamond courses have required some “tweaking” and were therefore not announced as soon as expected.!

A Note from BDLGA President Nancy Carey

Our BDLGA “Food Drive” recipient for the months of May through August is the Family Resource Center. Please remember to donate your non-perishable food items as you clear out your pantries

for the summer. There is a hamper in the Ladies’ Lounge to receive your donations.

THANK YOU!

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Reading & Discussion GroupWhen thirty-eight jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001, due to the closing of United States airspace, the citizens of this small community were called upon to come to the aid of more than six thousand displaced travelers. Their story is told in When the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede. These events will be the topic of discussion when the Black Diamond Reading and Discussion group meets on Thursday, July 17th at 4 pm in the boardroom.

For more information contact Faeth Houle.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

BDLGA JULY LADIES’ DAY GAMES(Some games may be switched to different

days because of course selection)

JULY 1, 2014Highlands – Quarry Front

Team game: Net Bridgeman

JULY 8, 2014Ranch Front to Highlands

Team Game:Beat the Pro/Manager

JULY 22, 2014Full Ranch

Team game: Sixes

JULY 29, 2014Full Quarry

Pick a partner

2014 SUMMER CLASSICJuly 15-16

Format – Two-person Member-Member team event of 4 different 9-hole formats

DAY 1 – QUARRY – 9:00 AM SHOTGUN

Chapman (Front 9) – Both partners hit a tee shot on each hole. The second shot is played by switching balls and hitting each other’s tee shot. After the second shots, a choice is made selecting one ball. That ball is then alternately played until holed out. (You may change balls on the putting surface). – 60% of A player and 40% of B player’s 9-hole handicap

Scramble (Back 9) – Regular Scramble – 35% of A player and 15% of B player 9-hole handicap

DAY 2 – RANCH – 9:00 AM SHOTGUN

Aggregate (Front 9) – Total strokes of both players – 100% of course 9-hole handicap

Better-Ball of Two (Back 9) – Gentlemen will use 90% of 9 hole handicap, Ladies will use 95% of 9 hole-handicap

Tees – Teams will be flighted by adding the handicap indexes of both team members together Men Flight 1 – Green Flight 2 – Green Flight 3 – WhiteLadies Flight 1 – Silver Flight 2 – Silver Flight 3 – Silver

Flights subject to change based on # of participants

Price – $60.00 per person. Includes prizes and lunch selection both days.

Black Diamond Foundation Withlacoochee Technical Institute Supports

“Trail Blazers”

Your Black Diamond Foundation is always looking for opportunities to provide financial assistance to local students working hard to qualify for careers that earn a living wage in Citrus County. Many of the students who benefit from the Foundation’s outreach are taking classes at Withlacoochee Technical Institute (WTI).

WTI has a new program called “Trail Blazers,” designed to help male and female students develop career opportunities in occupations that are considered non-traditional for their gender. WTI feels it is important for students to develop a career plan based on strengths and interests, and not be discouraged because a field of choice does not fit into traditional gender roles.

A non-traditional career is defined as one in which less than 25% of the workforce is of a specific gender. Non-traditional studies for men at WTI include Administrative Specialist, Cosmetology, Nursing, and Massage Therapy. For women the list is longer, primarily in labor intensive, science/technology and supervisory fields. Areas of study include Chef, Electrician, Firefighter, Machinist, Auto Mechanic, Auto Body Technician, Welder, and HVAC Technician.

There are many benefits for choosing a non-traditional career path aside from the primary one, which is pursuing a field of choice. Other benefits include getting a job in a field where there is a shortage of qualified workers, working in a more creative and productive work environment, and the potential, especially for women, of earning more money. The goal of this program is to break down barriers and encourage students to follow their dreams.

One of the program’s success stories is Desiree Harmon, the first female mechanic hired by the Cemex facility in Brooksville. Working on machines may sound tough, but Desiree enjoys it all. “I do not see what I do as a man’s or woman’s work; it’s more about doing what you enjoy.” Her success is rooted in her passion and reinforced by her education and training at WTI.

Black Diamond Foundation has funded WTI scholarships since 2005. This year, the Foundation provided a separate community grant to help WTI students in need pay for books, supplies, and industry certification testing, especially those in programs that don’t qualify for Pell Grants or other Government assistance. Trail Blazers is off to a great start, and your Black Diamond Foundation contributions continue to help WTI “make a difference” in Citrus County.

By Charlotte McKim and Jill Ludowese

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Bible Study 11:00 amMahjong

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Trivia Buffet5:00-7:00 pmGame Starts

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SLIDE BOTTOM GIN6:30 PM

TURKEY BUFFET5:30 - 7:30 PM


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satisfactory by making reservations in advance for all evening dinner services. Our staffing is based on your reservations.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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Sat. 11 am - 4 pmA la Carte

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LUNCH11 AM - 3 PM

MEN’S DAY

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WINE DINNER6:00 PM


4th of July Tournament

summer classic

Hours of Operation

Driving RangeMonday – Saturday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Golf ShopMonday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pmForeTees Internet: 24-Hour Access

Tennis CourtsMonday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm

PoolMonday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pmPool temperature maintained at 84°

Fitness CenterOpen 24/7 with use of Access Code

The Clubhouse @ Black Diamond RanchBrunch: Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pmLunch:Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pmSaturday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pmDinner: See Calendar Take-Out Window:Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Men’s LoungeTuesday – Friday:12:00 noon – closeSaturday: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

Recipe of the Month - Chef KennyCobb Lobster Salad / Ranch DressingThe original Cobb Salad was invented in 1937 at Hollywood’s famous celebrity hangout, the Brown Derby. One night the owner, Bob Cobb, put together some bits and pieces of things he found in the refrigerator to make a salad for himself and his friend, Sid Grauman of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Grauman enjoyed the salad so much that the next day he ordered a Cobb Salad, and it soon became a popular specialty. The original salad was made with chicken, but I like to use lobster instead.

Serves 63 large eggsFine sea salt1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Ranch Dressing

Salad1 medium romaine lettuce, sliced 1/8 inch thick (about 4 cups sliced)2 bunches of watercress, tough stems removed1/2 small head iceberg lettuce, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices (about 2 cups)3 cups sliced arugula leaves (1/8 of inch thick)1/2 cup chopped scallion (green part only)1/2 cup roughly chopped tarragon 1/2 cup grated aged cheddar cheese3 1-pound lobsters, cookedFine sea salt and freshly ground pepper1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices4 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp and cut into 1/2-inch pieces3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oilFried Shallots

Cook the Eggs. Place the eggs and a pinch of salt in a heavy-bottomed pot with cold water to cover. Add the vinegar to keep the egg from leaking out if the shell cracks while cooking. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and set aside in ice water. When cold, peel the eggs and cut them in half.

Make the Dressing. Combine all the ingredients for the ranch dressing in a bowl and whisk until blended.

Make the Salad. In a large bowl toss together the salad greens, scallion, 1/4 cup of the tarragon, and cheese.

Prepare the Lobster. Remove the lobster meat from the shells. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the lobster and sauté, about 2 minutes on each side. Add the remaining 1/4 cup tarragon and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the lobster to a cutting board. Cut the lobster meat into 1/2-inch pieces.

To Assemble. In a large bowl season the salad mix with the dressing, salt and pepper, and toss well. Top with the lobster, avocado, egg halves, bacon, and fried shallots. Serve immediately.

Chef tip: For hard-boiled eggs, cook for 12 to 15 minutes.

3/4 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup buttermilk1/4 cup roughly chopped tarragon1 tablespoon chopped scallion (green part only)1 tablespoon chopped parsley

2 teaspoons chopped garlic2 teaspoon lemon juice1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1st Place:BDRP: $96.00

Jim & Dona WoodNancy Egly

Charlotte McKimJill Ludowese

Steve & Fran JohnsonJohn Bourdeaux & Gayle Wilder

2nd PlaceLATECOMERS: $67.20

William & Barbara GuthrieJoseph & Linda Francesconi

Ron & Jodie HolderKeith & Gloria KerschSteve & Janice Barnes

3rd Place:

SMARTY PANTS: $28.80Ken & Betty Baskin

Jarey & Ruth Schlabach & 2 GuestsMarina Taylor & Guest

TRIVIA NIGHT WINNERS 6-5-14

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