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GET IN TOUCH Lee Andrea, General Manager
305.964.4048 - l.andrea@dbycc.com
Jenny Hecheverria, Controller
305.964.4042 - j.hecheverria@dbycc.com
Kathy Villamizar, Member Billing - memberbilling@dbycc.com
305.964.4044
Carmen Fadraga, Accounts Payable
305.964.4043 - c.fadraga@dbycc.com
John Gale, Director of Mktg. & Membership 305.964.4046 - j.gale@dbycc.com
Daniella Tosta, Mktg. & Membership Manager 305.964.4049 - d.tosta@dbycc.com
Ana Lopez, Communications Manager
305.964.4053 - communications@dbycc.com
Max Miranda, Director of Food & Beverage 305.964.4045 - m.miranda@dbycc.com
Jorge Rivera, Asst. Director of Food & Beverage 305.964.4045 - j.rivera@dbycc.com
Jessica Terry, Catering Manager
305.964.4051 - j.terry@dbycc.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President.................................. Steven Sonenreich Vice President.......................... Richard Pollack Ex Officio.................................Larry Woerner Treasurer................................. Rob Sperber Secretary..................................Sarah Kuhn Directors.................................John Marshall Jimmie Dresnick Dick Griesemer Gaston Legorburu Leo Chomiak
COMMITTEES Finance ..........................Rob Sperber Fitness & Tennis............Sarah Kuhn Golf & Green................Jimmie Dresnick House.............................Sarah Kuhn Legal & By-Laws............Steven Sonenreich Long Range Planning....Steven Sonenreich Membership....................John Marshall & Gaston Legorburu
MAIN DIRECTORY Clubhouse....................................305.254.2111 Car Wash.....................................305.710.7505 Dining & Social Reservations......305.278.8688 Fitness Center..............................305.254.2111 Front Gate Security....................305.256.2518 Golf Pro Shop.............................305.256.2500 Member Billing............................305.964.4044 Tennis Pro Shop...........................305.256.3366
Lee-Ann Smith, Kids & Teens
305.964.4050 - dbkt@dbycc.com
David “Dave” Ragan III, Head Golf Professional 305.256.2500 - d.ragan@dbycc.com
James “Jimmy” Germana, Director of Grounds 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
IN THIS ISSUE 4 6 8 10 13 14 16 17
A Message From The President A Note From The General Manager/COO Membership Message A Message From Golf Member Birthdays A Note From Tennis Calendar of Events Max’s Selections of the Month
Cheryl Porter, Head Tennis Professional 305.256.3366 - c.porter@dbycc.com
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Erik Ruiz, Building Maintenance Manager 305.254.2112 - r.ruiz@dbycc.com
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Member Mixer Wednesday, March 6th 6:30-8 p.m. RSVP 305.278.8688 • reservations@dbycc.com #dbycc • #dbyccmembermixer • #membermixer
A M E S S A G E FROM THE PRESIDENT
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trust that you all are enjoying the club and would agree that the spirit of our membership is excellent. Key indicators of our success are superb attendance levels and positive feedback about our events. That “vibe” is translating into revenue to keep our Club on budget, growing, and retaining members. We are off to a very good start of the year in membership. As I informed you during my first letter to our membership, the renovation would be the key focus of our Board’s attention. In my last letter we included our construction schedule, and that same schedule concludes this letter so we can easily and transparently track our progress.
Steven Sonenreich President I have appointed an Ad Hoc Committee, which I also chair, to track and guide the project.
The Committee includes all of our officers, John Marshall, and our immediate past president, Larry Woerner. This group has been meeting with our team of professionals on an as-needed basis so decisions can be expedited. The entire professional team and the Ad Hoc Committee will be meeting in person in early March to finalize numerous key decisions about the project phasing. We expect to select our contractor quite possibly as early as by the time you read this letter. The following reflects anticipated timelines for the project: • • • • • • •
January through February 2019 – Hiring of all consultants and estimate cost of phases January through April 2019 – Design development, planning and review April 2019 – Cost estimate based on all architectural, interiors, and site design End of May 2019 – Go in for permits of drawings May through end of August 2019 – Reviews by municipalities and receive permits June and July 2019 – Finalize bids and costs for project September 2019 – If all goes well, construction begins!
Thank you all for being supportive of our Club.
Sincerely, Steven Sonenreich President
MARCH 2019 • 4
THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH 6:00-8:00 PM PARTICIPANT’S SOCIAL (19th Hole) AUCTION, COCKTAILS & HORS D’OEUVRES ATTENDANCE BY ONE TEAM MEMBER IS ENCOURAGED (COUNTRY CLUB CASUAL)
G N I R P S S ’ MEN R E B M E M R E B M ME
TH 6 1 H C , MAR Y A D R AT U S H T P L AY E R 4 1 R E H P C 5 $19 MAR , Y A D THURS KINDLY RSVP WITH THE GOLF SHOP AT 305.256.2500 - GOLFSHOP@DBYCC.COM
FRIDAY, MARCH 15TH 11:30 AM LUNCH (19TH HOLE) 1:00 PM FIRST ROUND SHOT GUN FRONT 9: MODIFIED PINEHURST BACK 9: BEST BALL OF TWO 5:00-6:30 PM HORS D’OEUVRES & SCORING (CRYSTAL ROOM) SATURDAY, MARCH 16TH 7:00-8:15 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (BAR) 8:30 AM FINAL ROUND SHOT GUN FRONT 9: SCRAMBLE BACK 9: AGGREGATE 11:30 AM-2:30 PM LUNCHEON & SCORING (POOL TERRACE) MARCH 2019 • 5
A N O T E FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER/COO
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e are now well into the 2019 season, and I hope you and yours are having a safe, productive and enjoyable season thus far. As the season progresses, my team and I look forward to serving you and continuing our culture of customer service excellence.
Lee Andrea General Manager/ COO
I am truly delighted to humbly serve as your GM/COO. The end of February marked my six-month tenure at the Club, and it has truly been a privilege, honor and blessing being a part of such a vibrant membership community. As we collectively advance our vision and mission for our Club, I look forward to collaborating with our board of directors, members, and our club staff as we align our operational policies and procedures with Troon standards and philosophies. You have all been an integral part of the success at our Club, and I am indebted to all of you for continuing to make our Club such a progressive and gratifying environment within which to work. As a friendly reminder, please schedule your appointment for portraits for our new membership directory. Appointments can be scheduled up to March 10. With hundreds of our members needing to be contacted, we appreciate your patience and understanding that this project will take some time. If you have not yet been contacted by the photographer and his team and would like to schedule your appointment, kindly contact Julie at 305-563-0516, or Troy (photographer) at 404-849-0103. Kindly keep in mind that weekends and evenings are the most popular times. For best availability, we strongly recommend that you call as soon as possible. We greatly appreciate the overwhelming member support for and participation in this project. Also, as a friendly reminder, the mobile Members First app is available for download on the App Store and Google Play. Please contact our Communications Manager Ana Lopez if you have any questions. I extend my sincerest thanks and appreciation to our staff who worked so hard to make the member/guest tournament such a great event. It was a truly memorable experience for all who participated. Upcoming major tournaments for the Club include the Women’s Tennis Member-Guest that will be hosted on Thursday, March 14, with a full field of women who are ready to dominate on the resurfaced Har-Tru tennis courts. During the upcoming months, we will announce some closure dates for the maintenance area and clubhouse to improve our facilities for your future enjoyment. We will keep you posted on developments. Let’s make March another great month. Whether it’s attending one of our events, scheduling a private tennis lesson, or joining us by the pool, I hope that you make enjoying everything the Club has to offer a priority. Finally, as a friendly reminder, it is always our pleasure to welcome new members, and you serve as excellent referral resources. In light of this, we kindly request your assistance in referring potential members to the Club by sharing your positive experiences. It is our foremost priority to ensure that we always create and ensure memorable experiences for our members, and provide unparalleled levels of customer service to our members. Our Membership Director John Gale is always delighted to follow up with your referrals, with the hope of successfully recruiting them as members. I am always delighted to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have. Please contact me at L.andrea@dbycc.com or 678-858-9682. From me to you, it is always a pleasure serving you. I sincerely appreciate your continued patronage, and look forward to seeing you at the Club soon.
At your service, Lee Andrea General Manager/COO
MARCH 2019 • 6
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M O W ENNIS R T E B M E M EST U G
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 8:30 A.M. DIVISIONS 6.5 & BELOW 7.5 & BELOW $50 PER PERSON $35++ (ONLY LUNCH)
Women’s Member Guest Reception
will be held the night before on Wednesday, March 13th at 7 PM.
PLEASE CONTACT THE TENNIS PRO SHOP WITH ANY QUESTIONS. MARCH 2019 • 7 305.256.3366 • C.PORTER@DBYCC.COM
MEMBERSHIP M E S S A G E
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reetings Deering Bay Family! Spring is in the air and we have the perfect events to spring you into action. Whether it is golf, tennis, or any of our social events, be sure to check out our Club calendar and sign up for all the fun. The PXG Social and Demo is back by popular demand. The event will take place at the 19th Hole and driving range on March 2nd, between 3 pm – 6 pm. There will be hors d’oeuvres, live music, adult beverages, and fun for all. I hope to see you and your guests there! Congratulations to Don Elliot for winning this year’s Member-Guest Invitational Golf Tournament! It was a hard fought battle and a 25-foot putt that sealed the win.
John Gale Director of Mktg. & Membership
If you enjoyed the club’s recent golf tournament you will probably enjoy the 2019 Masters Golf Tournament. Troon has made special arrangements for Troon Prive members to enjoy a Masters experience. Our members can enjoy being at Augusta, GA and watch the Masters live. For more information please visit https://www.troon.com/TroonExperiences/. Make sure to tune into our social channels to see what is going on around the Bay. A special congratulations goes to…
INGRID TORRES who is the winner of the Membership Ambassador Raffle for the Month of March. Ms. Torres, thank you for your referral. Please see Daniella or myself in the Membership Office to receive your prize of a Brunch for two with mimosas or a Golf Foursome.
Sincerely, John Gale Director of Marketing & Membership
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS JOSE & ESTHER LORENZO ASSOCIATE
JOSE & NATALIE RAPOSO PREVIEW YOUNG EXEC.
GUILHERME & JULIANA NEVES PREVIEW TENNIS
PAUL & MICHELE KAPLAN PREVIEW GOLF
MONIQUE AGIA ASSOCIATE
JEFFREY BORAK & ELAINE BEAME PREVIEW GOLF
WELCOME UPGRADES MARK & SUZANNE LEVITATS PREVIEW TO GOLF
MARCH 2019 • 8
Social & DEMO PUTTING CONTEST
HORS D’OEUVRES
LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY 3 - 6 P.M.
MARCH 2nd
Join us at the
19th hOLE. RSVP 305.278.8688 • RESERVATIONS@DBYCC.COM
MARCH 2019 • 9
A M E S S A G E FROM GOLF
T Dave Ragan III Head Golf Professional
he Annual Men’s Member-Guest Invitational is a tournament that has crowned many worthy champions over the past 23 years. The participants of the MemberGuest had to endure some of our South Florida elements including the mangroves that provide defense at Deering Bay from even the most seasoned golfer. The field of 36 teams was divided into 6 flights with 6 teams in each flight. With the field set and the golf course in pristine condition, the only two things the staff at Deering Bay was unable to control would be the weather and the final outcome of the tournament. The practice round started things off on the right foot with more than three-quarters of the field coming out to hone their skills for the two-day tournament. The tournament emerged with two warm, sun filled and breezy South Florida days. On Saturday the sun shined a bit more favorably and with that dawned your 2019 Men’s Annual MemberGuest Invitational Flight winners.
FLIGHT WINNERS Arnold Palmer (1)
Colin O’reilly/Alex Ojea
Jack Nicklaus (2)
Ethan Shapiro/Adam Heller
Ben Hogan (3)
Mark Levitats/Philip Parker
Sam Snead (4)
Chris Crystal/Juan Acevedo
Bobby Jones (5)
Marc Silverman/Hank Steinberg
Byron Nelson (6)
Don Elliott/Gary Seaward
*Shoot-Out Wildcard
Gary Sandler/Steven Sandler &
Andy Gross/John Abisch Now that the flight winners have been established, these six teams plus two wild cards (highest point total outside the flight winners) were set for the shoot-out. The teams marched to #14; the shoot-out format was a difficult one…alternate shot, alternate tee elimination on holes #14-#18. Spectators gathered along #14 and questions soon ensued, could the Silverman and Steinberg team win it all? Would Crystal and Acevedo finely win the elusive title? Could O’reilly and Ojea repeat? Would Elliott and Seaward putt their way to the championship? Or would Mr. Woerner and Mr. Baron (co-chairman of the event) and guests, be able to orchestrate a win just as well as they coordinated the tournament? After the three holes of elimination, 3 teams still remained…Elliott/ Seaward, Crystal/Acevedo, and Gross/Abisch. By the narrowest of margins the Gross/ Abisch team was eliminated on #17. The stage was set for the final two teams, Elliott/ Seaward and Crystal/Acevedo. They began play on #18 and only one team would emerge victorious. After both teams reached the green on their 3rd shot, the drama began. Mr. Acevedo made a beautiful stroke at his 30-foot par putt which fell just 6-inches short. Mr. Elliott lined up his nerve-racking 25-foot par putt and calmly holed it to win the crown! Congratulations to Mr. Don Elliott and Mr. Gary Seaward the 2019 Men’s Annual Member-Guest Overall Champions.
UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, March 2nd Thursday, March 7th Saturday, March 9th Sunday, March 10th Tuesday, March 12th Fri.-Sat., March 15th-16th Monday, March 18th Thursday, March 21st Saturday, March 30th
Best regards, Dave Ragan III Head Golf Professional MARCH 2019 • 10
Trackman Demo Day 11 am-3 pm, PXG Social 3 pm-6 pm Twin Trophy-Semi Final begins Jr. Interclub-DBYCC Couples Tournament Taylor-Made Demo Day 11 am-3 pm Men’s Spring Member-Member Men’s Interclub-Doral WGA “Go for the Green” 9:00 am Shotgun MGA #5-Individual Quota Points
MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH 8:30AM SHOTGUN START FORMAT: INDIVIDUAL QUOTA POINTS MAKE YOUR OWN GROUP
PLEASE CONTACT THE GOLF PRO SHOP FOR MORE INFORMATION 305.256.2500 GOLFSHOP@DBYCC.COM
MARCH 2019 • 11
h c r Ma Saturday, March 2nd in the Library
Movie: Drop-off: Movie begins: Pick-up: Kids Buffet:
Ralph Breaks The Internet 6:30PM 7PM 9PM $12++
THIS MOVIE IS RATED PG Reservations are strongly recommended 305.278.8688 - reservations@dbycc.com
48-HR CANCELLATION POLICY
Upcoming Movie Night: Saturday, March 23rd - Pokemon The Movie The Power Of Us
MARCH 2019 • 12
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Janet Block Carolyn McCarthy Peter Millheiser Jonathan Sanchez
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Robert Brockway Blake Drew Clinton Gulley Carolina Nigro Stanley Shapiro Philip Tsitseklis Robert Sperber
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Eugene Rostov
Marilyn Cutler Amy Shapiro
Maggie Silverstein
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Clara Burstyn Hilary Matalon Ruby Josephson Gerardo Mahuad Malcolm Neuwahl Karina Requejo Myriam Sitterson Howard Frank Harold Gaines Edward Mullins
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Linda Rickerson Robyn Giraldo
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Laurie Turner Oliver Winslow Nancy Michelson
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Ellen Kaywin Jorge Pinto
Les Levi James Moore
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W E E K L Y EVENTS
DINING BRUNCH Sundays • 11:30 A.M.-3 P.M. HAPPY HOUR Wednesdays & Fridays 4-7 P.M.
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PASTA NIGHT Thursdays • 6-9 P.M. POP-UP GRILL Sundays • 5-8 P.M.
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BODY AWAKEN/SCULPT Tuesdays & Fridays • 8 A.M. (Awaken) 3 Wednesdays & Fridays • 9 A.M. (Sculpt) Brunch w/ Mimosas & CARDIO PUMP Bloody Marys Mondays & Wednesdays • 8 A.M.
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JUNIOR CLINICS (11-17) Tuesdays & Thursdays • 4:30-5:30 P.M. Saturdays • 10-11 A.M.
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Club Luncheon
Men’s Spring MemberMember
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Pop Up Grill
Daylight Savings
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Men’s Interclub @ Doral
SF Women’s Doubles (Alpha-Beta) | Home
Book Club
WGA | Go Fore the Green
Pop Up Grill
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Pasta Night PEE-WEE CLINICS (6-10) Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 4-4:45 P.M. JUNIOR CLINICS (11-17) Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 5-6 P.M.
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Women’s Twin Trophy | Round 2 by Mar. 13th
SF Women’s Doubles (Alpha-Beta) | Home
Couples Kings vs. Queens Tournament
TENNIS
WOMEN’S & MEN’S ROUND ROBIN Tuesdays • 7-9 P.M. Thursdays • 7-9 P.M. (Men Only) Saturdays • 9-11 A.M.
7 Pasta Night
SF Women’s Doubles (Alpha-Beta) | Royal Palm
WOMEN’S CLINICS Wednesdays • 9-10 A.M. Saturdays • 11 A.M.-12 P.M.
WOMEN’S CLINICS Mondays & Thursdays • 9:30-11 A.M.
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YOGA Mondays & Wednesdays • 8 A.M.
PEE-WEE CLINICS (6-10) Tuesdays & Thursdays • 3:30-4:15 P.M. Saturdays • 10-11 A.M.
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Member Men’s Presidents Cup Mixer |Semi-Final Round by Mar. 24th
POWER FLEX Mondays & Thursdays • 9 A.M. (Flex)
GOLF
2 Movie Night| Ralph Breaks The Internet
BARRE Saturdays • 9 A.M.
PILATES/PILATES WITH WEIGHTS Tuesdays • 9 A.M. (Weights) Thursdays • 8 A.M. (Pilates)
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Tennis Pretzels & Beers Spring Begins
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WGA | 3 Jills & a Jack
Brunch Pop Up Grill MARCH 2019 • 16
CLUB DINING & SOCIAL GOLF KIDS & TEENS TENNIS
Max’s Selections of the Month
Louis Latour, Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy, France, 2016 I can’t believe it has been 20 years since I began my journey into the world of wines and it was a bottle of Louis Latour, PouillyFuisse that began this amazing voyage. Over the years I have had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of winemakers from around the world and taste thousands of different wines, but a bottle of Louis Latour, Pouilly-Fuisse always takes me back home. I hope as you enjoy a glass of this wine it takes you back to great memories or more so to make new ones. This wine displays notes of honeydew, pear, lemon-lime with an undertone of minerality onto a crisp finish. G: $12 | B: $42.50
#dbycc #drinksonthebay #dbwinecellar MARCH 2019 • 17
wine club 2019 $175.00+tax annually per person Includes 5 tastings with hors d’oeuvres: Wednesdays at 7 P.M. 3/13/2019 5/15/2019 7/31/2019 10/23/2019 12/11/2019 Personalized wine glass 15% off wine bottles of $100.00 or less (year round)
For more information, please contact Max Miranda 305.964.4045 m.miranda@dbycc.com
Seafood Night T HU RSDAY, MAR CH 28TH • 6-9 pm $85++ PER PERS ON COLD SEAFOOD STATION CHILLED JUMBO SHRIMP OCTOPUS PORTUGUESE SALAD OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL TUNA TATAKI SHRIMP & SCALLOP CEVICHE SEAFOOD MEDLEY SALAD BAR ASSORTED SALADS, DRESSINGS & TOPPINGS HOT SEAFOOD STATION LOBSTER BISQUE STEAMED HALF LOBSTER ON THE HALF SHELL PERNOD OYSTER CHESAPEAKE BAY CRAB CAKES GROUPER AL AJILLO NEPTUNE RICE LOBSTER & TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE POTATO SOUFFLE ACTION STATION SALMON EN-CROUTE CARVING STATION LAMB STRIP LOIN WITH CHIMICHURRI AIOLI ASSORTED DESSERTS
RSVP 305.278.8688 • RESERVATIONS@DBYCC.COM ***a la carte will not be provided this evening***