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May 2015 Issue
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Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 10th 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mendocino & Victorian BallroomsAdults: $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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CLUB CONTACTS
Craig Sloane, ext. 220General Manager
Diane Hough, ext. 208CFO & Director of HR
April Bergen, ext. 218Member Services Director
Tracy Hamagiwa, ext. 206Director of Food & Beverage Operations
Sandy Phermsangngam, ext. 219Director of Catering & Special Events
Matthew Zboray, ext. 209Executive Chef
Fred Guerra, ext. 227Tennis Director
Ceci Hozaki, ext. 203Accounting Supervisor
Kelly Bash, ext. 202Office Manager
Ashley Owens, ext. 213Restaurant Manager
Stephanie Duran, ext. 204Catering Sales Manager
Maria Munson, ext. 201Banquet Manager
Liz Carpenter, 626.390.1117Junior Tennis Director
Danny Jauregui, 626.755.0129Head Tennis Pro
Paul Click, 626.437.9672Tennis Pro
Gary Palmer, 626.688.5149Tennis Pro
2290 Country Club DriveAltadena, CA 91001
T: 626.794.7163 | F: 626.798.2877www.altaclub.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Club Contacts
Board of Governors
Message from the President
Committee Chairs
Message from the General Manager
Club Hours
Food & Beverage Committee Report
Dining News
Upcoming Events
ATCC News
Youth Corner & Swim News
Tennis News
Schedule of Events
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Julia McCallinPresident
Amy LyfordFirst Vice President
Tennis [email protected]
Chipper PastronSecond Vice President
Food & Beverage [email protected]
Bob AltmanTreasurer
Finance [email protected]
Reid LeslieSecretary
Jenni Pancake Swim Liaison
Hunt Turner Youth Liaison
Valiere Byrnes Membership Liaison
HR Liaison [email protected]
Barry Segal House & Grounds Liaison
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTby 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. Con-gratulations 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 provid-ed 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 expe-rience 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! Watch-ing the sun rise on the pool is an experience that only a swim parent can appreciate.) The ATCC Tennis Acad-emy 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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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 regard-ing 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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Club Policy Reminder
Club policy prohibits any unauthorized coaching/teaching/training of a Club member on property (includes pool, tennis, fitness, etc.). Outside instruc-tors (non-Club employees) must adhere to a strict process which includes an interview, reference and background checks, meeting all insurance re-quirements and must have a written agreement on file with the Club before they can be considered an eligible independent contractor.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
David MooreHouse & Grounds
Robert GraffSwim
Kevin StrotzFood & Beverage
Pat AmsbryTennis
Catherine CadoganYouth
Jacqueline SamolsMembership
Tim McDonnell
Long Range Planning [email protected]
MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGERby Craig Sloane
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CLUB HOURSMonday & Tuesday
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday9:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sunday
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
DINING HOURS
Brunch ServiceSunday Brunch Buffet
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lunch ServiceWednesday, Thursday, Friday,
& Saturday12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Happy HourWednesday, 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, & Saturday6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FITNESS CENTER HOURS5:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
POOL & JACUZZI HOURS7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE COMMITTEE REPORTby Eric Neel
DINING NEWS
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 po-tato fries in bunches and margaritas in the gloaming.
And it only gets better next month, as Splash will be-gin 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.
These are, of course, the days of vacation plan-ning, 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-work-ing 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
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
Reminder
All of our dining menus can be
found online at www.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.
Reservations
626.794.7163
or email the Front Desk at frontdesk@
altaclub.com.
Premium by the Glass
2012 DuMol, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
$15/glass$60/bottle
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UPCOMING EVENTSMay 2015
Cinco de Mayo May 5th
see page 5
Kids’ Night Out May 8th
see page 5
Mother’s Day BrunchMay 10th
see front cover
Birthday NightMay 14th
see page 5
Wine DinnerMay 16th
see page 7
Memorial Day BBQMay 25th
see page 7
Music NightMay 29th
see back cover
Splash Into Summer
May 31st
see page 7
June 2015
Birthday NightJune 11th
Kids’ Night Out June 12th
Father’s Day Beer Club & BBQJune 21st
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
MEMBERSHIP WAITING LISTMember input regarding any of the applicants is encouraged by contacting
the General Manager or the Membership Committee.Regular Membership
1. Ralph Liu & Linda Chiang2. Leonard & Susan Comden3. Claudia Bogen-Froese &
Ken Froese4. Ryan Rathman & Katherine Stronk
5. Phillip &Mary Bruno6. Ronald Hall & Brett Kiesel
7. Richard & Lori Lee8. Timothy & Nicole Fox
9. Greg Falzon & Nancy Whalen10. Elaine Sichel & Paula Pingree
11. Kristy & Ben Cecil12. Nancy & Andrew Svitek13. Julie & Jim Schnieders
14. Marcia & James Burnett15. Ed Rounds &
Callae Walcott-Rounds16. Kristin & Bryan Cook
17. Nikolette & Daniel Boland
18. Stephanie & Gregory McLemore
19. Jared Becker & Maureen McGrath20. Rajesh Gade & Nirupa Ghai
21. Antonio & Kate Rangel22. Marcia & James Burnett23. Erin & Todd Dubester
24. Jen & Robert Gustafson25. Christina & Dan Joyce
26. Mary Grant & Douglas Harvey27. Jennie & Chris McNulty
28. William Davis29. Katie & Doug Dickinson
30. Mary & Tom Bristow31. Amy & Mark Munger32. Lina & Issac Haddad
33. Deborah Hirt & James “Skip” Phelan34. Janet Chunn & Enrico Gnaulati35. Linda McLain & Matther Butteri36. Stephanie & Kenneth Eversfield
37. Emily McGrath & Mike Cardullo38. Allison & Patrick Jeffries
39. William Hearst II40. Kimberly & Lee Blaine
41. Steven & Begonya DeSalvo42. Jackie & Russell Bryne
43. Jennifer Jenkins & Kyle Riddle44. Matthew & Kimberly Bickell
45. Jessica McConnell & Zachary First
46. Virginia & Scott Boeker47. Katie & Paul Soter
48. Jennifer & Mark Gunn49. Lisa Quinn & John Ramos
50. Julie & Michael Christensen51. Carlyn & Phil Piccinini
52. Debbie & Todd Mokhtari
Social Membership1. Kathryn Korin
GREETINGS NEW REGULAR EQUITY MEMBERSLet’s extend a warm welcome to the following members who have joined our Club community:
GREETINGS NEW SOCIAL MEMBERSLet’s extend a warm welcome to the following members who have joined our Club community:
Kristin Bertell & Scott Patridge William Davis
Sydney & Will Walker Tasha & Sachin Timbadia
Easter 2015
Lina & Issac Haddad
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Find out all the fun activities we have planned for our Youth
members in May!
Week 1:I <3 Mom Week
Show a little love and appreciation this week as we celebrate Mother’s Day.
Washer PendantsThese pretty baubles have the look of glass enamel but are easily created by
painting with nail polish.
Personalized CandlesCreate 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 JarThis replica of the wiggly, jiggly jellyfish
will amaze you.
Frozen Dinosaur EggsA DINO-mite project that will be a shame to smash.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Week 3:Memorial Day Week
Let’s commemorate those who gave their lives for our country by showing our patriotic spirit.
Patriotic Bug Repelling CandleholdersGet ready for a bug-free celebration with these
festive table toppers.
Patriotic Popcorn CrunchDon’t let a festive and fun holiday go by without
trying to make a fun and festive recipe.
Week 4:Super Snacks
Whip up these portable, yummy, hand-held snacks.
Walking Tacos This chili is perfect on game nights.
Dessert Quesadillas
Give a whole new meaning to quesadillas with this sweet cream-and-fruit version.
KIDS’ KLUB SCHEDULE
Kids’ Night Out: Reptile NightFriday, May 8th
See page 5
YouthCorner
SWIM COMMITTEE REPORTby Steve Neufer
Summer is just around the corner and before you know it we will be basking poolside enjoying can-nonballs 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.
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 5thDolphin Swim: June 9th - August 1st
Dolphin Swim Team Meet Schedule Saturday, June 13th: Relay MeetSaturday, June 20th: Home vs. La CanadaSaturday, June 27th: Home vs. Valley HuntSaturday, July 11th: Home vs. OakmontSaturday, July 18th: Home vs. GerrishSaturday, July 25th: Finals at PCCSaturday, August 1st: Club Champs at ATCC
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TENNIS NEWS
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 mind-ed 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 ten-nis and doubles is good for your doubles!
The La Quinta Resort and Spa tennis week-end is Friday, May 8th through Sunday, May 10th. It is a great weekend to play great ten-nis 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.
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.
MESSAGE FROM THE TENNIS COMMITTEE by Stephanie Miller
11th Annual Pro-Am Team Tennis Tournament Friday, May 15th (6:00 p.m. for some teams),
Saturday, May 16th, and Sunday, May 17th
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: MAY 2015SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 Yoga
9:00 a.m.
3 Yoga
8:30 a.m.
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5Yoga
8:30 a.m.
Cinco De MayoTaco Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
6 MembershipCommt. Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
7 Yoga
8:30 a.m.
House & GroundsCommt. Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
8Kids’ Night Out
6:00 p.m.
9 Yoga
9:00 a.m.
10Yoga
8:30 a.m.
Mother’s Day Brunch10:00 a.m.
11 12Yoga
8:30 a.m.
Spring Swim Begins 4:00 p.m.
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Commt. Mtg.6:00 p.m.
TennisCommt. Mtg.
7:00 p.m.
14Yoga
8:30 a.m.
SwimCommt. Mtg.
6:30 p.m.
Birthday Night 6:00 p.m.
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Tournament
16 Yoga
9:00 a.m.
Silver Oak/Twomey Wine Dinner
6:30 p.m.
11th Annual Pro-Am Team Tennis
Tournament
17 Yoga
8:30 a.m.
11th Annual Pro-Am Team Tennis
Tournament
18 19 Yoga
8:30 a.m.
20F&B
Commt. Mtg.6:30 p.m.
21 Yoga
8:30 a.m.
LRPCommt. Mtg.
7:00 p.m.
22 23 Yoga
9:00 a.m.
24 25
Memorial Day BBQAll Day Event
26 Yoga
8:30 a.m.
27Board Mtg.6:30 p.m.
28Yoga
8:30 a.m.
29Music Night
Parade of Lights 8:00 p.m.
30 Yoga
9:00 a.m.
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.
Yoga8:30 a.m.
Yoga8:30 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
Tuesday - FridayJune 16th - August 7th
Instruction: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Drills, Match Play, and Live Ball Games
Pricing InformationSession Fee Member: $180/childSession Fee Guest: $240/child
Daily Rate Member: $60/childDaily Rate Guest: $75/child
Splash Into Summer
11:00 a.m.
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