black diamond ranch march 2014 newsletter
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golf course community newsletterTRANSCRIPT
March 2014
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Club StaffDoug EglyGeneral Manager
Matt DiMasEDirector of Golf Course Maintenance
PEggy glEasonAccounting
Mary naPolitanoFitness Center
BraD t. rEiDClub Manager
Bryan richarDDirector of Golf
KErry rossElEtMembership and Real Estate Director [email protected]
352-453-5473
JEnniFEr stauFFPOA Manager
KEnnEth tuFoExecutive Chef
A Message fromDoug Egly, General Manager
Dear Black Diamond Members: March is here and while the rest of the country is suffering through one of the worst winters in history, we are enjoying some incredible golf and mild temperatures. The club is bustling with activity and it is great to have everyone here. While we have not had the greatest weather, it certainly beats shoveling snow every morning! I am very happy to announce the members on our new Advisory Committee. I would like to thank everyone for speaking with me about the Board, its purpose and what we hope to accomplish. The members who will serve on this committee are: Lisa Bishop, Dean Carhoun, Jim Filby, Ron Green, Kent Rinker, Dr. Marie Salvio, and Bob Savard. This Board will be instrumental in providing us with feedback and guidance from the membership as a whole. It will serve as a sounding board to bounce ideas and suggestions to help make Black Diamond the club everyone wants it to be. One of the first tasks for the new Board is to come up with new rules and regulations for the clubhouse and golf course. This board will be a work in progress and we are excited about working with them. I would like to give everyone a quick update on our real estate sales and membership campaign. Traffic at the welcome center has increased significantly since the new signage went
up at the entrance of the community. We have made a concerted effort to reach out to the local realtor community to give them accurate information on real estate opportunities, both existing inventory and new construction, within the gates. Thus far, these efforts are starting to pay off. We are now seeing more than a dozen walk-ins a week compared to only two prior to these efforts. We have closed three sales and have four pending. Two closings include new members through transfers and one new Full Golf member. Of the four pending, we will have one membership transfer, a social member and another Full Golf member by the end of this month. The fourth already has a membership and is purchasing a second home. You will be happy to know that these new members will trigger our first refund of an existing member. The new membership plan is being very well received and should help us bring new members and sell both new and existing real estate inventory. We are all looking forward to an outstanding March with all the member events planned, especially the Rider Cup event which is the club’s #1 event for the entire year. I want to personally thank Mr. & Mr. John Cushing for putting this event on year after year. They will be missed dearly at this year’s event. See you at the club, Doug
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Where has the time gone….it is hard to believe that we have reached March already. The past 2 months have been filled with great events and a wonderful Black Diamond Foundation Pro-Am Tournament and Fundraiser. The 11th Annual Pro-Am was a tremendous success due in large part to our numerous volunteers, our sponsors, and all of the gracious Black Diamond members. Thanks for your continued support of this event and we look forward to another spectacular event next year.
Our Men’s and Ladies’ Club Championship took place this past month and we are much honored to have four new champions this year. Carl Nanni was the winner of the Men’s Championship for a 3rd time defeating a strong field and edging out our 2012 Champion, Michael Zatzman, with a strong finish on the final round. Debbie MookSang won her 1st Black Diamond Club Championship with a great final round score of 79 to comeback from a two-shot deficit to finish with a 7-shot victory over 2011 Champion, Laura Monea. Our low nets Champions this year go out to Ed Shurly, who was the only competitor with 3-subpar net scores during the tournament and Joan Beasley who edged out Mary Ann Easton by only one shot. Great playing to all of our players and a special Thank You to all of you for supporting the Club with your participation in this event.
Member-Guest Tournaments 2014
March & April are filled with some special events here at Black Diamond.
Come and play in these great upcoming tournaments at the club.
Couples’ Member-GuestMarch 5-7
Rider CupMarch 12-13
Men’s Member-GuestMarch 19-21
Conquering Cancer in Citrus CountyMarch 25
Ladies’ Member-GuestApril 2-4
A Message from Bryan Richard, Director of Golf
Debbie MookSang & Bryan Richard
Bryan Richard & Carl Nanni Carl Nanni Celebrating
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A Message from Matt DiMaseDirector of Golf Course Maintenance
Attention Members:
As we head into March, I would like to ask for assistance from members in repairing ball marks on the greens as well as using sand to fill divots throughout fairways/rough/tees. The Bermuda grass is beginning to “green up” and grow, however we have a lot of ball marks that are going unrepaired. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Certain members feel that our irrigation system has run non-stop day in and day out, but that is false. We have had record rainfall every month going all the way back to November. Not to mention several days of heavy fog and little to no sunlight in most of January and beginning of February. When we take days to dry out in the summer months with full sun and warmer temperatures, we are taking even longer in the winter with short days of sunlight and cooler temperatures. This has lead to moisture being held in low-lying/drain areas, and the Quarry Holes. We have also had several problematic greens and select areas on greens decline and have treated those greens accordingly. Examples are Ranch #4 back slope, Ranch #9, Select Perimeters on Ranch #13, Ranch #14, and back of Quarry #17. Many members also feel that weather is being used as an excuse for the conditions, but it is not. The weather is the biggest variable battled day in and day out by a Superintendent. We have many micro-climates throughout this property and we use various tools and training to try our best to manage them accordingly. We are working diligently upon improving several weak areas and expect a full recovery soon. We have a full growing season with the greens and will have no transition issues in areas where they had been historically bad. Also, we have completed all our herbicide applications in February and will be retreating where necessary in March.
Thank you, Matt DiMase
Membership CornerWhen you see a new face at the Clubhouse or on the Courses it could belong to one of our newest Members. Please introduce yourselves and give them a hardy Black Diamond welcome that we all do so well!
Rod and April Rue—Howell, MichiganJohn and Linda Kamakian—Englewood, FloridaPatrick and Georgann Palonder—Massilon, OhioWendy and Mike Hammer—Walled Lake, Michigan
In the month of February Black Diamond Realty participated in 3 closings.
Kerry
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
BDLGA MARCH LADIES’ DAY GAMES(Some games may be switched to different
days because of course selection)
MARCH 4, 2014Quarry
Ka ChingFlighted individual
skins game
MARCH 11, 2014Ranch Front – Highlands Team Game: 1BB net on
even holes, 2BB net on odd
MARCH 18, 2014Full Ranch
Team Game: Team Stableford
Well here we are coming up on St. Patrick’s Day and the wearin’ o’ the green...quite literally as spring starts blossoming out all around us at Black Diamond. And we are sooooo glad to see the sun! In addition to our Black Diamond St. Patrick’s Day Tournament, I’m sure you are all aware that this month features four of our Special tournaments: Couples Member-Guest, Rider Cup, Mens’ Member-Guest and BDLGA’s C4 (Conquering Cancer in Citrus County). All of these are traditionally hugely supported. It is amazing how much hard work and long hours go into the organization of these major events. We can all really appreciate seeing these efforts pay off with such successful stagings as they reflect so well on our Black Diamond Community. I sincerely hope you are able to participate in all of them!
Golf outsiDe the GAtes
(check bulletin board or BDLGA section of
website for details)
2014 southern Belle invitAtionAl
Wednesday, March 12thsouthern hills
3rD run for the roses
April 4th & 5theastlake Woodlands
hope’s leGACy Golf
tournAMent saturday, April 19throyal oaks Golf Club
(fund raiser for Citrus County animal shelters)
Thanks to Mary Napolitano for the information
A Note from BDLGA President Nancy Carey
Tuesday, March 25
9:00 Shotgun
Step Aside Scramble and fun Mini Contests (Closest to the Line, Hit the Green, and more)
Prizes, Luncheon, Raffle, and Live Auction follow play
Make your own foursome or let us do it for you.
For all residents—Play or Just come for lunch!
Proceeds support the BDLGA Cancer Screening Program, administered by the Citrus County Family Resource Center, and cancer research at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.
Registration forms and hole sponsorship forms will be emailed and will be available at the golf shop. $50 per player—$30 lunch only
BDLGA Memorial Tournament for the Joyce Burns Cup
The annual tournament honoring the memory of our lady golfers will be held on Monday and Tuesday, April 15 & 16, 2014.
BDLGA MEMBERS: start planning by finding a partner to play this special event.
To encourage play, we are having a two-day format. We would like 36 teams to play.
Cost is $30, this includes lunch on Tuesday and prizes.
Vickie Marinelli & Suzanne Menorca, chairs
BLDGA LADIES’ MEMBER GUEST
ONCE UPON A TIMEAPRIL 2, 3, & 4
Please be sure to mark your calendars and join us for three days of fun, fashion,
food and competition.
Entry Fee: $450.00 per teamSign-up Deadline: Mar. 23, 2014
Want to play but need a partner, please contact Arlene Adoff
(352) 270-8530
Don’t miss out on what will be a magical event.
Registration Forms available at the Golf Shop.
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We have CHANGES at the Architectural Review Board (ARB)! More members on the ARBFaster approvalsSupport and consultationFees only for new construction and additions3 paint color schemes will soon be approved for all village homes What do we do and why are we here? The Architectural Review Board is a group of people from your neighborhood who volunteer their time to help ensure this community continues to thrive and grow in a consistent, quality way. Our mission statement is “To promote high quality, well maintained homes blending with the natural surroundings for the purpose of enhancing the values of all properties in Black Diamond while fostering cooperation and collaboration with the community at large.” ARB review of improvement plans for compliance with your ARB Guidelines protects all property owners and helps maintain property values. Who are we and when do we meet? The ARB will be increasing its number to seven members. This will allow us to assemble a quorum more easily. We will meet more often so that we may promptly review your proposed changes to the exterior of your homes. We are pleased to announce the new board for 2014 consisting of five full time residents and two part time: Don Hasek, Chair, Dave Miklavcic, Escalante Construction Mgr, Susan Savard, Mary Jane Bower and Dawn Hertz. The two new members will be announced shortly. We meet on the second and fourth (approvals only) Wednesdays of the month in order to afford more timely approvals. The meetings are open and homeowners are welcome. When do you need approval from the ARB? Any work done on the outside of your house must first have approval from the ARB. This includes new construction, additions, new roofing, RE-paint, landscaping, lighting, mailboxes, well partitions, tree removal, sidewalks, planters and the like. All homeowners need to have a signed approval letter from the ARB prior to the commencement of work whether the work is done by you or a contractor. We have communicated to contractors that commencing improvements without ARB approval may result in a ban on their entry into Black Diamond. If you have any doubt about ARB approval, call the POA manager at 352-465-6933. We are there to help. To maintain a community that is attractive and up to date it is essential that we all work together to create and maintain the exteriors of our homes in a consistent fashion. What do you need to include in your application? We want the application process to be easy. You can get an application form and ARB Guidelines from the POA website or pick one up at the Welcome Center. You will need to include exact product specifications and samples of construction materials as requested (i.e. brick pavers, ROCK SAMPLES) if possible. Landscaping plans must include a clear drawing with types and sizes of plants. The more information you give us the better. Pictures of your site and proposed changes help us make a quicker decision! An example of an acceptable landscape plan submission will now be included in the ARB application packet to help you. Completed applications should be submitted at the Welcome Center and can be given to POA manager, Jennifer Stauff. They will be considered by the ARB within 2 weeks. We are committed to working with Black Diamond residents to maintain a fresh up to date look for our community. In the last year with member input we approved the installation of metal roofs in two villages that look like tile but weigh less and require little or no maintenance. We welcome your input. We also are willing to share our knowledge on issues surrounding modifications to Black Diamond properties. We look forward to working with the community.
A WORD FROM BLACK DIAMOND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
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Black Diamond Junior Volunteer Corps
Looking Back at 2013By Alexandra (Lexi) Moore, BDJVC
Looking back at 2013, we realize that the students who started out as Freshmen with the Black Diamond Junior Volunteer Corps (BDJVC) have now graduated. We wish our “Class of 2013” complete success in all of their endeavors. Those of us who remain continue to strive to make Citrus County a better place by our contributions, both individually, and as a group. For starters, we continue to support the Citrus County Blessings program once a month as we pack backpacks with weekend food every fourth Wednesday during the school year. This provides food for primary-age school kids who otherwise would go hungry until Monday, when school resumes and they once again have access to subsidized breakfast and lunch. Additionally, we have successfully helped to put on the 3rd Annual Blessings 5k/10k & 1 Mile Walk Race. In 2013, the 10k distance run was added and it turned out to be a phenomenal idea, as it is the very first and only 10k race in our county - ever! It is because of this fundraising event that we helped raise more than $110,000 over the past three years for Blessings. For the third year in a row the Black Diamond Foundation has been a great supporter and sponsor of this fundraising event with us. Since our initial group presentation to the Foundation Board of Directors, they have again and again believed in us, and helped the BDJVC to make a difference in our community. At a time when peanut butter prices have increased, our Black Diamond PB drive successfully brought in 320 pounds of this staple for kids. Thanks to our BD community. In July, we visited the Citrus County Animal Shelter in Inverness. There we witnessed first-hand how many homeless dogs and cats there are in our county. We were able to acknowledge the need for food and shelter for these animals, but what we realized most is the need for people to adopt them.
We decided that what we next wanted to do was help raise awareness and funds for this cause. In the works is “Paws for A Cause” - a dog run/walk. We will collaborate with Citrus County Foundation for Animal Protection in putting on this event in the near future. Also on our yearly agenda is “Adopt A Highway” – BDJVC has a stretch of highway which we clean twice a year. Now that the local Walmart has been completed, our new “Adopt A Highway” area has moved from Pine Ridge, to two miles along eastbound SR 486. We completed our 2013 activities on November 20th packing Thanksgiving dinner boxes with the Thanksgiving Alliance. Literally thousands of dinners were packed into boxes to feed Citrus County residents who otherwise would not have had dinner on Thanksgiving Day. This is our favorite volunteer date because we do this side-by-side with the
Black Diamond Foundation, and hundreds of volunteers from all over the county. In conclusion, 2013 was quite an eventful year for all of the BDJVC, as we all have our very own and specific everyday demands.
The demand to balance academics with sports, the arts, work, community, family, friends and church, is an everyday challenge that we willingly accept and strive to successfully accomplish to the best of our ability. This has been our 2013 journey. We look forward to 2014, and wholeheartedly thank all our mentors, parents and community who consistently are there for us offering encouragement, praise and support.
Black Diamond Foundation Note: Lexi Moore is a Junior, at Lecanto High IB. We thank her, and the BDJVC, for the example they set as outstanding volunteer contributors in our community. The BDJVC truly does “Make a Difference” in Citrus County. We are proud of their accomplishments.
The purpose of Life, is a Life of purpose. ~Robert Byrne
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M a r c h C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t s
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A la Carte5:30 – 7:30 pm
Reservations Required
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KNITTERS & CRAFTERS10AM - 12 NOON
KNITTERS & CRAFTERS10AM - 12 NOON
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Ladies’ Day
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22LUnch
11 am - 4 pm
LUnch11 am - 4 pm
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BRUnch9 am - 4 pm
BRUnch9 am - 4 pm
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BRUnch9 am - 4 pm
BRUnch9 am - 4 pm
20 Reading & Discussion Group 4pm
Bible Study
9:30 amin the Diamond RoomMahjong 12:00 pm
bd Foundation meeting 4 pm
Club Closed
Bible Study
9:30 amin the Diamond Room
Mahjong 12:00 pm
Bible Study 9:30 amin the Diamond RoomMahjong 12:00 pm
Club Closed
Bible Study 9:30 amin the Diamond RoomMahjong 12:00 pm
Club Closed
Bible Study 9:30 amin the Diamond Room
Mahjong 12:00 pm
Club Closed
Trivia Buffet5:30-7:30 pmGame Starts
6:30 pm
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Lunch Schedule Tues. - Sat.11 am - 4 pm
dUPLICATE bRIdgE 6:30PM
SLIdE bOTTOM gIN 6:30PM
SteakS on the gRiLL
tURkeY BUFFet5:30 - 7:30 pm
Reservations Required
pUB night5:30 - 7:30 pm
Reservations Required
Wine DinneR6:00 pm
Reservations Required
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Men’s DayBINGO NIGHT
6:30 PM
— MeMbers —Please help us ensure that your dining experience is 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.
aWaRDSDinneR6:00 pm
KNITTERS & CRAFTERS
10AM - 12 NOON
RIDER CUPaWaRDSDinneR6:00 pm
KNITTERS & CRAFTERS
10AM - 12 NOON
NINE & DINE
Tuesday, March 25
9:00 Shotgun
Step Aside Scramble and fun Mini Contests (Closest to the Line, Hit the Green, and more)
Prizes, Luncheon, Raffle, and Live Auction follow play
Make your own foursome or let us do it for you.
For all residents—Play or Just come for lunch!
Proceeds support the BDLGA Cancer Screening Program, administered by the Citrus County Family Resource Center, and cancer research at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.
Registration forms and hole sponsorship forms will be emailed and will be available at the golf shop. $50 per player—$30 lunch only
Conquering Cancer in Citrus County
Ladies’ MovieNight
ST. PATRICK'S dAyMEMbER gOLFTOURNAMENT
Club Closed
aWaRDSDinneR6:00 pm
MEN’S MEMBER-GUEST
COUPLES’ MEMBER-GUEST
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Read
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ion G
roup Hetty “Handful” Grimke, an urban slave in early nineteenth
century Charleston, yearns for life beyond the suffocating walls that enclose her within the wealthy Grimke household. The Grimke’s daughter, Sarah, has known from an early age she is meant to do something large in the world, but she is hemmed in by the limits imposed on women. “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd follows their remarkable journeys over the next thirty five years, as both strive for a life of their own, dramatically shaping each other’s destinies and forming a complex relationship. The Black Diamond Reading and Discussion Group will be exploring “The Invention of Wings” on Thurs., March 20th at 4 pm. The selection for April is “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt. for more information call faeth Houle.
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 – 4:00 pmLunch:Tuesday – Saturday: 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
Trivia NighT WiNNers 2-6-14
1st Place:BRIDGERS: $181.50
Lorraine CarrierEllen Hinsenkamp
Tom GleasonAnil & Veena Ram
Linda YouellMilt & Sharron Rosenberg
Tom Mangold
2nd PlaceFORGOT AGAIN: $127.05
Jim Bob & Joan PlunkettBill & Lee ReadingDon & Jewel HasekCarl & Susan Nanni
Bill & Beth Joens
3rd Place: BRAINS ON THE WANE: $54.45
Bob & Sue SavardKent & Nan Rinker
John & Mary Jane BowerDave Ragaini
John & Diane CollickDennis Spaulding
Recipe of the Month - Chef KennyGrilled Mahi Mahi with Key lime and sauternesThe very unusual sauce that tops the fish here, combining key lime and Sauternes, tastes like a sweet and sour candy. Use the best butter you can find for this, it’s essential to keeping the other flavors in balance. To add a bit more complexity, season the fish with caraway seeds as well as salt and pepper before grilling. Serve this with Watercress and Cucumber Salad or Basmati Rice.
1. BLANCH THE LIME ZEST: Bring a small pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the zest and blanch it for 20 seconds. Strain it through a fine-mesh strainer and set it aside.
2. MAKE THE SAUCE: Put the Sauternes and water in a saucepot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the butter, 1 piece at a time, whisking or blending it in with an immersion blender. Add the lime zest and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. GRILL THE FISH: Prepare an outdoor or indoor grill for grilling. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Oil the grill grate and grill the fish until nicely browned on both sides. (Time will vary depending on thickness of the fish, heat of the grill, and proximity of the grate to the flame.)
4. TO SERVE: Put 1 fillet on each of 6 plates and spoon some sauce over the top.
WineJurancon Sec, Domaine Cauhape, 1998. A southwestern French white with aromas of melon and lime zest.
Serves 6Grated zest of 5 key limes, or regular limes, about 1 tablespoon zest, plus the juice of ½ lime
½ cup Sauternes, or other sweet wine ¼ cup water
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and diced
6 skinless, boneless Mahi Mahi fillets about 6 ounces each
Olive oil, for grilling
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste