June-July 2021
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ON BAY June-July 2021
GET IN TOUCH Rich Mogensen,General Manager 305.964.4048 - gm@dbycc.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President.................................. Leo Chomiak Vice President.......................... Rob Sperber Treasurer................................. Domingo Moreira Secretary..................................John Marshall Directors.................................Gary Alvo Gary Sandler Alan Brooks MPOA Representative..............Edith Neuwahl
Albert Montes, Controller - a.montes@dbycc.com
305.964.4042
Kathy Villamizar, Member Billing - memberbilling@dbycc.com
COMMITTEES
305.964.4044
Luz Sarabia, Accounts Payable 305.964.4043 - ap@dbycc.com
Daniella Tosta, Director of Membership & Markegting 305.964.4049 - d.tosta@dbycc.com
Finance ..........................Domingo Moreira Fitness & Tennis............Alan Brooks Golf & Greens...............Leo Chomiak House.............................Gary Alvo Legal & By-Laws............Leo Chomiak Membership....................John Marshall Grievance......................Leo Chomiak
Garrett Horne, Communications Manager
305.964.4053 - communications@dbycc.com
Julio Canales, Food & Beverage Director 305.964.4045
Jonathan Cowan, Executive Chef
305.964.4045 - j.cowan@dbycc.com
Jessica Terry, Catering Manager
305.964.4051 - j.terry@dbycc.com
MAIN DIRECTORY Clubhouse....................................305.254.2111 Dining & Social Reservations......305.278.8688 Fitness Center..............................305.469.9731 Front Gate Security....................305.256.2518 Golf Shop....................................305.256.2500 Member Billing............................305.964.4044 Tennis Shop..................................305.256.3366
Robert Starkey,Head Golf Professional 305.256.2500-headpro@dbycc.com
James “Jimmy” Germana, Director of Grounds
IN THIS ISSUE
305.256.2516 - j.germana@dbycc.com
Renny Ramirez, Director of Fitness
305.254.2111 - fitnesscenter@dbycc.com
Pedro Leon, Director of Tennis
305.256.3366 - p.leon@dbycc.com
Cheryl Porter, Head Tennis Professional 305.256.3366 - c.porter@dbycc.com
Erik Ruiz, Building Maintenance Manager
3 A Message From The President & GM 5 Membership Message 8 New Members & Upgrades 9 Golf Note 10 Women’s Club Championship 10 Men’s Club Championship 14 Message From Tennis 14 Fitness Note 18 Member Birthdays
305.254.2112 - e.ruiz@dbycc.com
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A M E S S A G E FROM THE PRESIDENT
Greetings, This is a very dynamic time at the Club. There are some exciting developments to announce. The Club has hired Richard S. Mogensen as the interim General Manager. He will be starting on June 1st and he is expected to be here for 60 days, while we continue our search for a permanent general manager for the Club. Rich joins us from Streamsong Resort, Golf and Spa, where he served as their General Manager for over 7 years. Leo Chomiak Streamsong is an award winning golf resort set on 16,000 President acres, featuring 228 luxury guest rooms and suites, three nationally ranked 18 hole golf courses, five restaurants, luxury spa, sporting clays recreation, bass fishing, tennis, and archery and catering and conference space of over 25,000 sq. ft. of meeting facilities for up to 400+ guests. He has experience in managing major hotel and club facility renovations and openings. In addition, the Club has hired Julio C. Canales as the Food & Beverage Director. He will be starting on June 12th. Julio joins us from the Four Seasons Baltimore, where he ran their food and beverage operations for their fine and casual dining facilities, their lobby bar along with their banquet operations. Julio has over 20 years of experience. He has extensive experience at coaching and developing team members. Julio will work with Chef Jon to update our menu and create culinary events and experiences for the membership. Both Rich and Julio come from world class organizations known for their culture of excellence. Their hiring shows the Club’s commitment to raising the level of service to improve your experience at the Club. The search is in full gear for finding a new head golf pro. There are approximately 10 candidates under consideration. The hope is to announce a hire before the end of June. The clubhouse renovations continue to move forward. However, we have encountered some unexpected issues involving the need for additional low-voltage wiring, painting windows and replacing piping for the chiller. The renovation team is confident that these issues will not cause any major delays in the completion of the project. We are still working with the City of Coral Gables and the county for obtaining the permit for the 19th Hole. As soon as we have that we will begin work in that area. The greens on the golf course continue to improve. In June, we will commence our golf course maintenance program with the first scheduled aerification on June 1st. Our summer closure schedule can be found elsewhere in this edition. You may have noticed Jimmy Germana and team have started treating the right side rough on the 9th hole to eradicate the encroachment of Bermuda grass and weeds.
Financially, the Club continues to perform strongly. We are seeing it in merchandise sales, record levels of golf rounds, tennis lessons and food and beverage purchases. Our membership department, led by Daniella Tosta, continues to see strong interest from prospective members. The number of families touring and joining the Club is very encouraging. The Preview Membership continues to be the entry level membership many are taking prior to moving up to Full Golf or Young Executive. Deering Bay summer fun planning is under way. We will have golf and tennis clinics for all ages to enjoy. There will be delicious cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and more. Sincerely, The Board of Directors
AERIFICATION NOTICE: Dear Members, In order to exceed member & guest expectations for golf course and ground conditions summer aerification, along with many of our other scheduled agronomic procedures, is the foundation and building block to prepare the turf for the upcoming fall and winter months. Please see the following scheduled aerification information.
GOLF COURSE & PRACTICE FACILITY: Closed: Tuesday, June 1st thru Friday, June 4th – Reopen: Saturday, June 5th Closed: Monday, July 12th thru Thursday, July 15th – Reopen: Friday, July 16th Closed: Monday, August 16th thru Thursday, August 19th – Reopen: Friday, August 20th We ask for your patience and understanding as we prepare and complete our aerification practices this summer. We will strive to have the golf course in the best possible condition prior to our fall season. Regards, Robert Starkey Jimmy Germana Head Golf Professional Director of Grounds (305) 256-2500 (305) 256-2516 headpro@dbycc.com j.germana@dbycc.com
MEMBERSHIP M E S S A G E
First of all I want to thank the Deering Bay Board of Directors, the members and the club staff for all their support I have had throughout all these years here at Deering Bay. With great pleasure and honor I accepted the position of Director of Membership and Marketing here at the Bay! As always feel free to stop by, I would love to hear your ideas for the future of the club and remember that the Member Referral Program still going on. So keep on bringing your friends and relatives. I also wanted to let you know that the Renovations Offer on the Full Golf initiation fee will expire on October 1st. If you have friends and relatives that are interested, let them know that now is the time to apply for membership. We have been planning and developing new programs, events Daniella Tosta and menus that will enhance some of the great new features of Director of Membership the clubhouse and we would like to hear your feedback and ideas. & Marketing Enjoy the start of your Summer, our staff is so excited to start working on the new parts of the clubhouse and continuing to make Deering Bay the best club in the area. Cheers and see you soon. Daniella Tosta Director of Membership & Marketing
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he Ambassador Program at Deering Bay is still looking for member volunteers. It is an effective way for current members to share their love of Deering Bay with newcomers. Since the beginning of the year we have had more than 20 families join the Club and we are expecting many more as we see a lot of families moving to Miami from Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. What is the Club Ambassador Program? Club Ambassadors help new members make the transition from a new member to an involved member of the Club! A Club Ambassador will assist the new member with a smooth integration into the Deering Bay lifestyle. Who can be an Ambassador? All Club members can volunteer to be a Deering Bay Ambassador. As an Ambassador you will be: • Club Cheerleader – involved in the Club, who frequently attends Club events and activities. • Welcome Wagon – reaching out to new members with a welcome email or phone call. • Buddy – extending an invitation for a round of golf or initiation to a Club social event. • Friends – willing to be paired with new members for activities and social events. What are the duties of an Ambassador? • Based on interests, Ambassadors members would be assigned to each new Club member. • The Ambassador will call or email their assigned new member within the first week of joining. • The Ambassador will invite their assigned new member to join him/her to a Member Mixer, continental breakfast, lunch or dinner. • Ambassadors and their assigned new members will attend a new member reception to meet other new members, Ambassadors and Board Members. How long is an Ambassador assignment? Roughly a season. After two months, however, new members should be pretty well integrated into life at Deering Bay. Ambassadors should continue to send an email or call to check-in with their assigned new member for the remainder of the season. Who knows? You might have met a friend for life. We are always looking for new Ambassadors, so if you are interested in participating, please pass by the Front Office or contact me, Daniella Tosta at d.tosta@dbycc.com and I will forward you the Ambassador form.
Please congratulate...
LEO CHOMIAK-JUNE JOSIE WANG-JULY These are the winners of the “Membership Ambassador Raffle” for the Month of June/Julyl. Thanks to both of you for your referrals. Please see Daniella in the Membership Office to receive your prize of a Brunch for two with mimosas or a Golf Foursome. *This voucher must be claimed within 30 days of announcement. This Voucher is non-transferable and must be fulfilled within one year of receiving it. Warm regards, Daniella Tosta Director of Membership and Marketing
Welcome! NEW MEMBERS
Pearce & Mary Klevan
Anthony & Diandra Clavero
Gregory & Stacy Laffere
Preview Golf
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Peter & Cristina Rombaut Preview Golf
Carlos & Fabiana Zuloaga Young Executive
A N O T E FROM GOLF
As June rolls around and the summer heats up at Deering Bay, I wanted to introduce myself and thank you all for the wonderful welcome I have experienced here at DBYCC. I am grateful to be able to join a great team of staff and take in the all aspects of what makes Deering Bay a very special place. As the final event of the summer rolls around in the Memorial Day Celebration, we look forward to seeing everyone on the tee and celebrate the holiday by taking part in to the Flag Tournament; remember, the farthest flag wins! Junior Clinics are starting shortly during the summer and we are looking forward to hosting all the players and diving into new games and activities for the juniors. Whether as an introduction to the game, or to enhance their skills, it is sure to be a great time. As the summer days warm up, I have come to find that the South Florida breeze helps alleviate the harsh humidity. While the heat may ramp up, the daylight allows for a nice summer round late in the afternoon to sharpen your game! Coming from North Carolina, I have enjoyed South Florida weather thus far, and have seen my share of Deering Bay’s many crocodiles. I look forward to seeing many of you around the clubhouse this summer and wish you all safe travels if you may be headed out of Miami. Thank you to all that I have met thus far, and I look forward to meeting several more of you down the road! June Events Tues.-Fri. 1-4 Saturday 12
Course Closed-Aerification Parent/Junior Tournament
FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH
Hold The Date Father’s Day Brunch Sunday, June 20 11am-3pm Menu and more details to come
Women’s Closing Day – May 6, 2021 Dave’s main goal was to promote the WGA to grow in Deering Bay became a success during his time at the club. Going from one monthly WGA tournament to now a weekly WGA tournament every Thursday for the ladies has become a highlight. The number of women golfers have grown since this weekly WGA tournament schedule has started. As we continue into the next season, we hope this number can continue to grow. Women’s Closing Day was a hit with a Safari Themed Event featuring a wild safari putt off and 18 holes of jungle golf. We would like to thank all of the Ladies that competed throughout the 2020-2021 Women’s Golf Association. Below are the results from Closing Day 2021: Dede Sloto, Risa Connolly, Shari Spector, Elizabeth Strombom -10 Robin Zagorski, Viera Kovac, Geraldine Blakely, Helen Sonenreich -9
Men’s Member-Member – April 23-24th, 2021 Results: Thank you to all the participants in the 2021 Spring Member-Member. The tournament was filled with great weather, camaraderie, and competition amongst all the participants involved. Our Champions were crowned by defeating five flights in a playoff plus two wild card teams. The playoff consisted of three (3) different shots based off the team’s combined handicap. After three (3) rounds of the Member-Member playoff, two (2) teams remained in the final shootout. Once the last putt dropped, our 2021 Member-Member Champions were crowned in Malcolm Neuwahl and Steven Plotkin.
Safari participants Sandy Halpern and Faye Koniver
on the left, Steven Plotkin and, on the right, Malcolm Neuwahl
July 4th Tournament
Format: 2 person teams, 1 best net of 2. Signup: Begins in the Golf Shop June 4, 2021 Fee: $ 20 charged to member account Handicap: 90% of your playing Handicap will be utilized Tees: Tees will be based on your established playing Tee Payouts-Golf Shop Credit based on Field Size.
What is the Hole In One Club? All members are charged a $5 Hole In One club contribution when initially input into the club. From there, the members on the list are charged the $5 contribution each time a member of the club makes a Hole in One. What is the cost of the club? All members are charged $5 fee to remain in the club throughout the year and rebilled as any Hole in one is made. What happens when someone makes a Hole in One? When a member that is part of the Hole In One Club makes a hole in one, the current allotment of money in the club is then paid out to the recipient of the hole in one. That member is then is paid out in Golf Shop Credit.
The Deering Bay Junior Tennis Program has been designed to provide excellent programming for juniors of any age and ability in a friendly, fun and safe environment. Our Summer Tennis Program has been adjusted based on social distancing and renovation constraints. Instructor/Student Ratio is 4:1. We require a minimum of 3 players per court. For the Club to properly prepare and staff, there is a two day advance sign up required. Safety and health of your child is our #1 priority and this is necessary to run a safe summer program for everyone.
Pee Wee - Ages 5-8
Jr. Development - Ages 9-12
Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1112 pm. little ones are introduced to the game of Tennis through professional instruction, and a variety of fun activities. The Pee-Wee program will cover the basic fundamentals of tennis along with lasting life skills.
Details
The Junior Development portion of our Summer Tennis Program will cover the following areas: Groundstrokes, Net Game, Service Game, Footwork, Physical Conditioning, Rules of Tennis and Sportsmanship. The Junior Development class will be held from 11-12 pm each Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The Deering Bay Junior Tennis Program begins July 1 and runs through August 14. Sign up now for the first week! The Junior Tennis Program expands and offers afterschool programs, as well as sessions during school breaks. For those seeking a higher level, or more personalized instruction, Private Tennis lessons will be available throughout the summer as well.
SIGN UP NOW Please contact Pedro Leon in the Tennis Shop at 305.256.3366 or email p.leon@dbycc.com to sign up for the sessions atleast two days in advance.
The cost is $21.00 per member.
METHODS & Resources To Manage Your Monthly Payments Members are welcome to continue to use the drop box at the front door by the administrative offices. We will continue to monitor that daily. If you prefer to not come to the Club you are able to make your monthly payments in the following manner:
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CREDIT CARD
CHECK VIA MAIL
Please contact the accounting department to arrange for payment with ACH or credit card. 305.964.4044 | memberbilling@dbycc.com
The club thanks you for your CONTINUED SUPPORT!
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A M E S S A G E FROM TENNIS
Summer is here and we would like to thank all the tennis members for their continue support to the tennis program as well as congratulate all the ladies teams in their efforts and accomplishments. We hope this summer finds you all in good health and spirits. As a lot of members are going away for vacation here at Deering we are getting ready to start our summer tennis program. Pedro Leon From July 1st we are offering different groups of junior’s clinTennis Director ics; these are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11:00am to 12:00pm, also on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:00am we are doing Ladies’ clinics and all week we teach private lessons; for reservation and more information please call the tennis shop 305-256-3366. Once again one of our priorities this year is to keep the courts in the best conditions to make the members proud that is why very often you will see us depositing clay on them to accomplish this goal. Most important of all, we would like to remind everyone to follow the CDC and State Health Department tennis guidelines as well as our club’s tennis rules, also reservations should be made no earlier than two days in advance before 3:30 pm. After 3:30 pm and Mondays all walk -Ins are welcomed.
FITNESS W I T H R E N N Y
On behalf on the tennis department have a good and safe summer What a season of change it has been, both at the micro and macro level. Nowhere is the more evident than here at Deering Bay. Whether change forces us to grow or is the result of it, the Fitness Center strives to be a catalyst of personal change and growth for our members. While we are waiting for the completion of the new Fitness Center, we would like to inform the members that we will continue to offer many programs to keep you healthy. For instance, Renny Ramirez members can enjoy personal training sessions, focusing on cardioDirector of vascular and muscle objectives. We offer unique fitness specialties Fitness in a one-on-one or in a class setting; or you can participate via zoom in the comfort of your own home. We also offer Walkin’ and Rockin’ with Renny, Aqua Dance classes in the pool as well as the Water Biking classes. As always, our intention is to offer you the very best fitness services. Please contact Renny for tips, stretching for half an hour, workout or even to borrow equipment or yoga props to facilitate your workout. Or, if you have any suggestions, comments or concerns, please feel free to stop by and see me or call me at 305469.9731, or e-mail me at FITNESSCENTER@DBYCC.COM.
Renny Ramirez Director of Fitness
Presents
Family Movie Night
Join Us For A FUN Movie Night Picnic! Saturday, June 12 • on the lawn Check in: 8:00 pm • movie begins: 8:30 pm
movie: Raya & The last dragon RATED: pg
DETAILS Limited Space Available
price: ADULTS $16 | KIDS $12
Max. 6 people per family reserva�on. All kids must be accompanied by a parent. **No Drop Offs Available.** Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and your bug spray! Masks are mandatory. Our staff will assist families to sit in designated areas that will allow for social distancing from other families in a comfortable and safe manner.
food
Price includes family size pizza, cheese or pepperoni so� drinks, & popcorn
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
48 hour cancellation policy
305.278.8688 • RESERVATIONS@DBYCC.COM
A SUNSHINE SATURDAY EVENT!
SAT. JuneJAN. 26 16 SATURDAY, 11 am | On the lawn
THERE'S ALWAYS A GOOD VIBE ON THE BAY! Please RSVP 305.278.8688 - reservations@dbycc.com *Deering Bay is taking all the necessary COVID precautions and following the CDC guidelines. Kindly, practice physical distancing, wear a mask, and adhere to all guidelines. Please refer to our Club guidelines for more information.
JUNE Deborah Barker Donna Box Terri Jordan Marty Marks Cristina Mas Peter Rombaut Randy Millian Sharon Kranys Dani Argirova David Baron Eduardo Perez Deborah Wong Glen Lerner Bruce Lamchick Nicole Gould Connie Nahmad Curtis Sitterson Pablo Azcarraga Ryan Lamchick Peter Lagonowicz Robert Schur Jay Halpern Scott Squires Hugh Bernstein Pilar Segovia Gary Alvo Mark Feldman Marjorie Dunn Joel Barnett Alexis Clavero Rodolofo Selem Suzanne Wallach John Marshall Jenifer Montesino Mihal Nahari Martha Vidal Robert Zinn Jorge Fernandez Tammy Klein
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Judith Maynes 6/22 Nathalie Escobar 6/23 Mihal Nahari 6/20 Martha Vidal 6/20 Robert Zinn 6/20 Jorge Fernandez 6/21 Tammy Klein 6/21 Judith Maynes 6/22 Nathalie Escobar 6/23 Joel Barnett 6/18 Alexis Clavero 6/18 Rodolofo Selem 6/18 Suzanne Wallach 6/18 John Marshall 6/19 Jenifer Montesino 6/19 Mihal Nahari 6/20 Martha Vidal 6/20 Robert Zinn 6/20 Jorge Fernandez 6/21 Tammy Klein 6/21 Judith Maynes 6/22 Nathalie Escobar 6/23 Tanya O’Reilly 6/23 Norris Siert 6/23 Elise Van Der Reis 6/23 Cori Rice 6/24 Douglas Rice 6/24 Lawrence Shapiro 6/24 Kelly James 6/25 Allison Pacin 6/25 Susan Solesbury 6/26 Andrew Spector 6/26 Christina Cagol 6/27 Susan Habacht 6/27 Miriam Templeton 6/27 Joesph Zagorski 6/27 Bruce Rubin 6/28 Jose Cabrera 6/29 Geri Brodie 6/30
JULY Debra Frank Gene Schaefer Elaine Feldman Robert Neuwelt Maria Zeller Shari Spector Patricia Wemple Otto Campo Madeleine Sosa Fred Buchsbaum Bonnie Chase Jeff Sussmane Jonathan Dresnick Maria Asdiazu Marchant Moore Shellie Sandler Tom Thornton Lely Villanueva Francisco Borja Ramon Menendez Edward Sirkin David Steiner Barry Zisook Monique Agia Jorge Del Rosal Marco Nageli Scott Kressner Lindsey Lamchick Vivian Sepler Marilyn Sepulveda Luis De Armas Loretta Grossman Victoria Guinot Alejandra Leibovich Jonathan Solesbury Richard Sage Judith Mckean Jose Bengoechea
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Pierre Binetter 7/17 William Donovan 7/17 Charles Carroll 7/18 Claudia Hernandez 7/18 Ferne Kalstone 7/18 Fran Rogoff 7/18 Lori Behren 7/19 Purificacio Bengoechea 7/19 Ilene Feldman 7/19 Beth Kaplanek 7/19 Walter Allen 7/20 Gino DiMare 7/21 Dave Rickerson 7/21 Carlos Zuloaga 7/22 Denise Hernandez 7/23 Steven Blackburn 7/24 Danny Van Der Reis 7/24 Karen Zinn 7/24 Charles Bidwill 7/25 Morgan Dzwonkowski 7/25 Margaret Mouttet 7/25 Theodore Feldman 7/26 Rebekka Haggard 7/26 Craig Moskowitz 7/26 Gail Rosenberg 7/26 Leslie De La Cruz 7/26 Brian Dougherty 7/28 Harris Goldberg 7/28 Ira Hershman 7/28 Neil Messinger 7/28 Ethan Shapiro 7/28 Adam Undorfer 7/28 Mirela Hoffman 7/29 Paul Jezierny 7/29 Gary Lubel 7/29 Heather Hewitson 7/31 Margaret Moreira 7/31 Catherine Schur 7/31
