Off The Tee Fall

OFF THE TEE

Second Time Around

Ben Mitchell and Claudia Josebachvilli

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Friends,

I hope this finds you and your family in good health. It is with mixed emotions that I write my final Off The Tee submission, while I will remain on the Executive Board as Immediate Past President, my tenure as President will soon come to an end.

I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to the Past Presidents, my Executive Board, the Board of Governors, and each and every one of you for your unwavering support. It has been an absolute privilege and honor to serve as your President, and I am humbled by the trust and confidence you have placed in me throughout this journey.

As a unified and dedicated membership, we embarked on several transformational projects that have genuinely elevated our golf club to new heights. One of our most notable achievements was completing our new state-of-theart driving range and golf practice facility. This endeavor required a tremendous amount of work and collaboration from all of us, and the resulting facilities have undoubtedly enhanced the overall FMCC experience and our club's reputation. We should all be very proud that we built these facilities, along with our new Pickleball courts, by self-funding them and incurring no additional debt on the club.

Looking back at the last two years, I am delighted to commend our collective efforts in recruiting and employing a superstar Executive Chef and then hiring him as our General Manager. Ed Leonard is smart, hard-working, loyal, and enthusiastic and has proven to be an exceptional leader. His extraordinary talents and unwavering commitment to the membership have elevated not only our dining experience but has put our fiscal house in order and elevated every aspect of

our club. Together with his extraordinarily dedicated and homegrown Assistant General Manager, Cesar Carrillo, and our entire management team (as highlighted in my last Off The Tee column), they will continue to provide the leadership that makes our club so strong.

I am incredibly proud to share that our membership has witnessed unprecedented growth. I am also thrilled that our membership is in such high demand that we have been on a waiting list and have been able to obtain the most initiation for new members in over a decade and a half. There are multiple reasons for this growth. In addition to what we have accomplished together, it is, most importantly, our rich history, extraordinary golf course and clubhouse facilities, and one-of-a-kind culinary experience. I especially salute the efforts of our Admissions Chair and Club Vice President, Steve Marvin, who has enhanced our membership ranks through his unwavering commitment to the future of our club. In short, Steve has led the effort, bringing in like-minded and philanthropic new members. We are so fortunate to have him step into the role of President, as his keen business acumen, leadership skills, and love for our club will most certainly ensure FMCC’s continued success.

Last year's amendment to our bylaws, which allowed for the equal appointment of women to the Board of Governors, was long overdue, and I am thrilled that we successfully brought about this meaningful change. It aligns with our vision of having a diverse and inclusive Board that represents all members of our community.

None of these achievements would have been possible without the relentless support and active engagement of each member, both on and off the course. Your

enthusiastic involvement has fostered a strong sense of belonging, making FMCC a cherished place for all.

As we approach our 104th year and with our current mortgage payments set to roll off in one year, I, as President, along with my fellow Executive Board members and the Board of Governors, believe that it is our responsibility as stewards of the club to update the long-range plan to continually enhance and maintain our club for years to come.

As you know, to support this vision, we engaged the services of the McMahon Group, a leading professional consulting firm specializing in strategic and capital planning for private country clubs. They have worked with us during prior renovations and have proven highly experienced and insightful. They will assist us in developing our long-term capital plan, starting with

gathering data from you through the comprehensive survey. You already have the survey, and if you haven’t completed it, please do so carefully, as your considered response is vital to plan for the future correctly.

In conclusion, it is with immense gratitude that I thank you for your unwavering support, friendship, and trust during my presidency. We have collectively achieved remarkable milestones and made unforgettable memories that will forever be etched in the history of FMCC. I do not doubt that our club will continue to prosper with your continuous support.

I am wishing you all an abundance of happiness, success, and memorable experiences with family and friends at our beloved FMCC.

Howard S. Hershenhorn, President

HOWARD S. HERSHENHORN

it is with immense gratitude that I thank you for your unwavering support, friendship, and trust during my presidency.

General Manager Edward G. Leonard

President Howard Hershenhorn

Vice President Steven Marvin

Secretary Steven Mitchell Treasurer Steven Kleinberg Editors Marion Sussman & Dina Siegel

From left to right: David Alani, Michael Schwartz, Claudia Josebachvili, Rod Nathan, Ben Mitchell

GENERAL MANAGER'S MESSAGE

Dear Fresh Meadow Country Club Members,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits as the summer comes to an end. It is with great pleasure that I share some thoughts, updates, and announcements regarding our Fresh Meadow Country Club.

First and foremost, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and membership. We value our members and work hard to ensure the club feels like a home away from home. Your passion for the club's values and traditions, along with embracing and welcoming our new members and families, is truly inspiring. Last Sunday, we welcomed many families to a Labor Day event that featured an inside children’s playground with activities that was well attended. Parents were happy to have the playground inside and not outside with the grueling heat we had.

As our membership demographics continue to evolve the team and I are working hard to ensure all members enjoy the club to the fullest. We plan to always have something for everyone and manage the calendar to meet the ebbs and flow of the club.

Here are some key highlights and developments you can look forward to:

Renovations and Enhancements

We are starting to discuss and look at what is needed in the clubhouse and can be done as we move forward for the next chapter of Fresh Meadow Country Club. We are sending a survey out within the next week, and your feedback, thoughts, and support are imperative. We plan to continue having extraordinary membership amenities, a new look and continue to improve our club.

New Dining Experience

We have been thrilled to introduce new events and concepts for our member dining experience and

pleasure. The new pool café menu was met with much success and good feedback. The Friday night dinners have been at full capacity every Friday embraced by special menus,themedmenuswithalacarte service as the popular French Night & Mediterranean Seafood Night. The Sunday BBQs and events top last season with attendance and the family friendly culture has us seeing many new members and families enjoying the club. Whether you'relookingforanintimatedinner, a family brunch, or a casual drink with friends, dining at our club is a great choice and we will continue to work hard cater to your every need.

Exciting Events

The season may be changing, and fall is upon us, but Fresh Meadow Country Club has got our members covered with some amazing events! Join us for a memorable Bingo Night, Beatles Tribute with dinner in the Compton Meadow British Grill, a great show in our British Party Lounge, one awesome Spooktacular Family Halloween Brunch and so much more. These are events you don't want to miss. Reserve now by calling the Front Desk at 516-482-7300 to secure your spot. Get ready for an exciting calendar of events designed to cater to a wide range of interests. From themed parties to exclusive member-only gatherings, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. We are also planning special events to celebrate holidays and milestones throughout the year.

Staff and Member Services

We are committed to improving the overall member experience. Our staff this season has been receiving hospitality training and understands the importance of the hospitality culture we are building at the club. They receive follow-up and guidance so we can provide our members with the best service possible. I welcome your feedback and suggestions as we strive to meet and exceed your expectations in the 2024 season and are now planning what we can do better.

Labor and quality labor remains a challenge but are proud of the team this season and each person has worked hard and has been part of what we are trying to accomplish.

Community

We understand the importance of fostering a sense of community within our club. Look forward to more events, family-oriented gatherings and social activities that bring us all closer together as the Fresh Meadow community.

Sustainability Initiatives

We are in discussions for 2024 to make our club ecofriendlier and more sustainable. From reducing our carbon footprint to conserving water, we are

I welcome suggestions and concerns that will guide our team’s ongoing efforts to enhance your club experience. While we cannot do everything that is requested, we do take all feedback and listen then rely on solid data and numbers to assist us in making the best decision for the membership as a whole and always will. Hospitality, the member experience is what drives us in all we do.

In conclusion, I want to emphasize that our commitment to excellence and making Fresh Meadow County Club a special place remains unwavering. We are dedicated to providing you with a country club experience that is second to none and is in “our space” not others. Please feel free to reach out to our dedicated staff or myself should you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns.

committed to improving and preserving the beauty of the property at Fresh Meadow Country Club while ensuring our surroundings and the club are here for generations to come.

Communication and Feedback

Your input matters greatly to us. The club hired McMahon and partners to assist us in generating a master plan for the club moving forward along with a survey as I have mentioned so this plan takes into account our members thoughts and wants while we build and plan the future. On a daily operational basis,

Thank you once again for being a valued member of Fresh Meadow Country Club. We look forward to sharing many memorable moments with you in the coming year. Together, we will make this club an even more remarkable place to be.

Wishing you all the best and looking forward to seeing you at the club soon.

Warm regards,

Edward Leonard, CMC, General Manager / COO

EDWARD G. LEONARD

We value our members and work hard to ensure the club feels like a home away from home. Your passion for the club's values and traditions, along with embracing and welcoming our new members and families, is truly inspiring.

From left to right: Ibrahim Yildirim, Cesar Carillo, Ed Leonard, Yegen Maartens

ASSISTANT MANAGER'S MESSAGE

I've had the privilege of witnessing many changes at the club throughout theyears.While it maybe true that the bustling Labor Day crowds of 500 guests are a thing in the past, our commitment to personalized, exceptional service has not diminished. Whether we're hosting 150 or 500 members, our passion and dedication to elevating our members’ experience remains thesame.Ithasbeenapleasuretowelcome so many new members and their families. Seeing everyone enjoy the club, member's kids young and old having a great time is whatFreshMeadowCountryClubisabout.

This year, we had an immensely talented team that worked really hard the entire summer. Each and every one of them has given 100% , including all our supervisors such as Rosi Zanela, our Restaurant Coordinator, who with a great smile and exceptional demeanor, truly rises to the occasion consistently making our members feel at home. Cris Reyno, our Bar and Beverage Manager, who is a people-charmer, is always elevating the experience with new and trending drinks and specialties from her own creation. With great attention to detail and innovation, she plays a key role at our club.

Yegen Maartens, our Event Floor Manager, arrived from Florida last May, and has emerged as an integral part of our team, significantly contributing to the achievement of our goals by displaying great leadership. Chelka Andrada, our Member Dining Captain, who skillfully oversees operations in the Grill Room while also coordinating a variety of member events at the same time. Ibrahim Yildirin, our Banquet Manager, is the indispensable cornerstone of our banquet team.

He always remains positive despite the demanding workload and extended hours with every set up. Kate Tan Pian, our Pool Captain, came from Florida as well and assumed the critical responsibility of overseeing the pool facilities. She executed her duties with exceptional skills and leadership. Chef Jason Griffith's delivered a new menu and made the cafe a great place for lunch. Jose, our Valet Manager, who endures both freezing cold and extreme heat outdoors, still maintains an exceptional attitude and a warm smile every time. Plus, he has a knack

for surprising you with playful pranks when you least expect it.

Sharon Octavio at the Front Desk, with a great smile always attentive and willing to help everyone. Carlos Rios, Mauricio Flores, Valter Ardo, Ana Molina and Loida Elliott, our House team, are diligently working in the background making sure that our events are executed to perfection and that our club maintains an impeccable appearance. The culinary team continues to rise no matter the event, the innovation that is put forth that drives all we do at Fresh Meadow Country Club. We have a great team of cooks and of course our lead chefs. Executive Chef Phil Castro and Executive Sous Chef Oshaine Shepherd work hard to guide the team and make it happen. Pastry Chef Alejandra Cuneo and Pastry Sous Chef Sowon Rhee make the sweet side very special for our members. The glue that holds us together is our General Manager, Ed Leonard. His road map doesn’t just guide us, it inspires us. Because of his philosophy, we now know where we are going and also why and how we can get there. This entire team is resilient, innovative and diligent, not just as team members but also an important part of the Fresh Meadow Family.

As the sun sets on yet another unforgettable summer season at Fresh Meadow Country Club, I can't help but look back with the sense of deep gratitude and fulfillment that the club has given to us. From all the member and private events, and from Sunday Family BBQ s to the intimate Friday Night dinners, it has been a season of joy and challenges. I can confidently say that this has been one the best seasons at the club.

I want to extend my sincerest thanks to each and every member for their continued support and for helping us cultivate an environment where families connect and lasting memories are made. While the leaves may be turning brown and the air growing crisp, we will continue on working harder to deliver the best member experience during the winter months with multiple events. I wish you all a pleasant and enriching fall and winter season.

Cheers to a truly remarkable summer!

Cesar Carrillo, Assistant General Manager

CESAR CARRILLO

CARIBBEAN DAY BILLY JOEL

OUR CHEFS

Oshaine Shepherd Executive Sous Chef & Philip Castro Executive Chef Pastry Chef Alejandra Cuneo & Pastry Sous Chef Sowon Rhee

LABOR DAY LABOR DAY

GOLF MESSAGE

Fresh Meadow Members,

It has been a very exciting last couple of weeks at Fresh Meadow, with the crowning of our Men’s and Ladies’ Club Champions!

In the Men’s Championship, Ben Mitchell defeated newer member Jacob Siwak to win his Second Club Championship. They battled all day and were able to deliver a quality match that led to Ben winning the title. Along with the overall champion, there were 4 other flight winners as well. Rodney Nathan defeated close friend Mike Deiber in the Hogan flight. David Alani came out on top in the Snead Flight and Michael Schwartz won the Sarazen Flight.

DANNY BALIN

KJUS SKI and LIFESTYLE TRUNK SHOW.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 22nd from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm for our first ever KJUS WINTER SHOWCASE. KJUS representatives will be at Fresh Meadow to show off their new Ski Jackets and Ski wear as well as all their winter lifestyle pieces. You wont want to miss this one.

GOLF REMINDERS

Please make sure you continue to post your scores in the GHIN handicap app after completion of each round on the day you played and, please keep a good pace of play in your group when playing so we can keep the golf course moving.

MEN’S EVENTS

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

1st Low Gross: Michael Dieber, Neil Garfinkel, Bradley Diamond & Wayne Wattenberg

1st Low Net: Rodney Nathan, Robert Phillips, Carl Cayne & Jacob Kravel

Championship Flight: Winner – Benjamin Mitchell

Runner-Up – Jacob Siwak

Hogan Flight: Winner – Rodney Nathan

Runner-Up – Michael Dieber

Snead Flight: Winner – David Alani

Runner-Up – Benjamin Kozinn

In the Ladies Championship, Claudia Josebachvili took on 17-year-old CC Kaplan! There was some great golf played by both ladies in a back-and-forth tight match that came down to the 18th hole where Claudia 2 putted for the win to defend her crown.

The day ended in wonderful fashion as both the Men’s and Ladies participants and the rest of the membership gathered for a victory party in the clubhouse to help crown and celebrate the 2023 Club Champions!

Our Mac Smith Cup was hosted on August 19th with Danny and Eric Linell coming out on top of the Shootout. The “BABES” had a record turn out and was a huge success. The event was enjoyed by all that participated and attended the festivities.

Our Men’s Invitational will be hosted on September 21st - 23rd. This is one of the Club’s marquee events as we show off Fresh Meadow to our members and their guests for a fun-filled weekend of golf, camaraderie and competition.

GOLF SHOP

End of summer sales are going on in the Golf Shop now and all golf bags are 30% off. Fall gear has arrived so stop in to check out new styles and brands for Fall Golf.

As we get into fall golf at the club, we want to remind all members that it is the members responsibility to continue to keep our course beautiful and fair for the groups behind your group by replacing your divots and filling them with seed, fixing your ball marks and raking your bunkers. If we all continue to do our part, our golf course will continue to be the best conditioned course in the area.

DEMOS

Golf equipment companies are starting to come out with their new 2024 product lines, which means current stock clubs and demos will be sent back to these companies over the next month or two. Please make sure that if you are using Golf Shop Demos or have any in your bag, to make sure you return them after use to the Golf Shop.

The Professional Staff is here to help with all your golfing needs. Please feel free to ask one of us if you have any questions or need any help with your golf game. Make sure to schedule your lessons through the golf shop by calling us at 516-482-7300 or using the Foretees lesson booking system thru our Fresh Meadow app.

Danny Balin, Head Golf Professional

dannyb@freshmeadow.org

Sarazen Flight: Winner – Michael Schwartz

Runner-Up – Andrew Belfer

MAC SMITH CUP

OVERALL SHOOTOUT CHAMPIONS

Danny Linell & Eric Linell

1st Overall Net: Neil Dolgin & Marvin Hecht

2nd Overall Net: Rodney Nathan & Michael Dieber

LADIES’ EVENTS

HIGH & LOW

1st Low Gross – Low Handicap: Stacey Bennett

1st Low Net – Low Handicap: Jill Lamoretti

1 st Low Gross – High Handicap: Fay Mattana

1 st Low Net – High Handicap: Michelle Schwartz

1 st Low Net (9-Holes): Susan Finkelstein

LADDIE / CADDIE

1st Place: Claudia Josebachvili & Randy Siler, Jose & Daniel

2nd Place: Tina Cohen & Lois Block, Jesse & Lesroy

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Championship Flight Winner: Claudia Josebachvili

A-Flight Winner: Jill Lamoretti

PLAY WITH THE PRO

1st Low Gross: Gina Wattenberg, Danielle Wattenberg & Magda Herling, Ben Franjione

1 st Low Net: Susan Kane, Jayne Pek & Ellen Domnitch, Danny Balin

SUMMERTIME SCRAMBLE

1st Low Gross: Phyllis Anikstein & Randy Siler

1st Low Net: Linda Fox & Jayne Pek

STROKES OF GENIUS

1st Place: Marjorie Fiverson, Stacey Bennett, Pam Charles & Randy Siler

1st Place (9-Holes): Ellen Grossman, Lori Dorman, Edith Weisfeld & Robin Reubenstone

MULLIGAN CLASSIC

1st Low Gross: Shari Garfinkel

1st Low Net: Maura Rutkin

MIXED EVENTS

NINE, WINE & DINE AUGUST

1st Low Gross – Front 9: Rodney & Sari Nathan / Steven & Jennifer Menist

1st Low Net – Front 9: Mitchell & Leslie Drucker / James & Yvette Louglin

1st Low Gross – Back 9: Martin & Ellen Domnitch / Bradley & Liza Diamond

1 st Low Net – Back 9: Wayne & Gina Wattenberg / Mo Sajanlal & Danielle Wattenberg

LABOR DAY COUPLES TOURNAMENT

1st Low Gross: Steven & Jennifer Menist / Mitchell & Leslie Drucker

1st Low Net: Brian & Fawn Rich / Paul & Randy Siler

NINE, WINE & DINE SEPTEMBER

1st Low Gross: Alan & Susan Finkelstein / Marshal & Tina Cohen

1st Low Net: Neil & Shari Garfinkel / Martin & Ellen Domnitch

LADIES & CADDIES LADIES & CADDIES

LADIES' BOARD PRESIDENT MESSAGE

Dear Fellow Members,

The summer has come to a close. We have had an exceptionally successful season! We had Ladies Opening Day with record participation, Friend’s Golf Day, “A Taste of the Almafi Coast” Card Party, “Toast To Tennis” Member Guest, “Barbie” Golf Member Guest, and “Counterfeit” Book Club luncheon with designer desserts in line with the theme of the book.

Most of all, our Babe’s Against Cancer Day! I would like to recognize the Babe Committee for their tireless commitment to this most worthy cause, especially co-chairs Freddi Kadden and Judy Liman, and committee members Sandy Seltzer, Lana Bakhash, Ellen Grossman, Ilene Schuman, and Shari Isacowitz. I extend my gratitude to those who donated raffles and

bought raffle tickets, and big thanks to those who purchased an ad in the Journal or donated in your own way. Through all our efforts, we will make a difference in the fight against cancer. Fresh Meadow will be sponsoring five rooms at The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, which provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers.

Congratulations to Claudia Josebachvili on the Ladies Club Championship win!

There is still so much to enjoy this fall: Football Sundays at the club, Sunday Brunch, Girlfriends Day, Oct 19th, Halloween fun with the kids, and Beatles tribute night.

Have a happy and healthy winter season, Helen Solomon, Ladies' Board President

The Fresh Meadow Babe Committee is pleased to announce, as a direct result of Fresh Meadow Babe fundraising efforts this year, where your money is going. We have raised over $200,000 and these funds will be used for two research grants, which we will have the naming rights to through the American Cancer Society. The first grant for $75,000 is earmarked for prostate cancer research project. The second grant, also for $75,000 is earmarked for breast cancer research project.

In addition to these two named research grants, Fresh Meadow will give $50,000 to support 5 rooms at the Hope Lodge in Manhattan for a full year. The Hope Lodge offers a home away from home for people facing cancer and their caregivers when cancer treatment is far away. Patients staying in these 5 rooms will be welcomed with a plaque from Fresh Meadow Country Club.

Due to the extraordinary commitment and generosity from ALL of our members, we BROKE RECORDS this year! Whether it was the BABE journal, the donation of our raffle prices, the purchase of Super and Regular raffles, participation in our 50/50 cash board, or the Dior Bag Raffle we BROKE RECORDS. The attendance the day of the Babe BROKE RECORDS. Thank you to our Golfers, our Card Players, our Pickleball Players and our ladies that came for lunch as the day was the most special in BABE history.

We thank you for your patience as we chipped away at different idea to raise over $200,000 this year Babe 2023. We are so proud and grateful to all of you that have allowed us , to raise the funds, that in turn will allow our club to have a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of people struggling with a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer is a tough business but the crew at Fresh Meadow is tougher! You made a difference, and we are thanking you!

Freddi Kadden and Judy Liman

The Babe Committee would like to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of our committee member, Sandy Seltzer. Sandy produces one of the hallmarks of our "Babes Against Cancer" fundraising efforts our, "FMCC Babe Journal".

For those of you that do not know, the journal is a super, labor intensive effort that requires an enormous amount of attention to detail. Sandy puts in a tremendous amount of time and with Sandy at the helm, she gets the job done every year, flawlessly. Our journal raised close to $130,000 this year and we owe a big thank you to Sandy. Sandy has been our leader in this effort for so many years, and every year she exceeds the goals that she sets for herself, and for all of us. We are honored to highlight Sandy Seltzer’s contribution and thank her for her leadership in making the FMCC journal so successful.

We would also be remiss, if we did not thank YOU, our members for graciously and generously continuing to give your support to help our efforts to make the FMCC Babe a huge success.

With much gratitude and many thanks to all involved this year, The Babe 2023 Committee

HELEN SOLOMON

BABES AGAINST CANCER BABES AGAINST CANCER

BABES AGAINST CANCER BABES

AGAINST CANCER

LADIES' GOLF CHAIRS MESSAGE

As the season comes to a close, we reflect on the wonderful women’s golf events we had all summer. The season started with a bang, with over 50 women at Opening Day and then around 70 at our MemberFriend Day. Participation slowed slightly during the peak of the summer, yet members still enjoyed fabulous golf with friends every Tuesday. With school starting and everyone returning to their fall routines, participation spiked again, with almost 40 women enjoying Closing Day. This year, we have extended the ladies’ fall season to include an additional tournament on October 3rd, The Fall Down Classic. We hope to see everyone there.

A big thank you to everyone on the golf side who has

helped out with the season. Tuesdays ran very smoothly with Ben and Drew’s help. The course looked great, thanks to Joe and his staff. The game ran smoothly thanks to Doug stacking our foursomes perfectly, and lastly, a big thanks to Danny for dealing with each and every one of us.

We hope all women enjoyed the Tuesday tournaments as much as we did. Continue to play throughout the offseason, and we hope to see your smiling face next spring.

Hit them long and straight,

Nancy Strassberg and Tina Cohen

Ladies' Chair and Co-chair

LADIES' BOOK CLUB

PLAY WITH THE PRO - RESULTS

AUGUST 8, 2023

1st Place Gross - Winning Score 69

Gine Wattenberg, Danielle Wattenberg, Magda Herling, Ben Franjione

1st Place Net - Winning Score 58

Jane Pek, Susan Kane, Ellen Domnitch, Danny Balin

MULLIGAN CLASSIS - RESULTS

AUGUST 29, 2023

1st Place Gross - Winning Score 87

Shari Garfinkel

1st Place Net - Winning Score 67

Maura Rutkin

2nd Place Net - Winning Score 68

Jill Lamoretti

3rd Place Net - Winning Score 72

Lois Block

A good time was enjoyed by all who attended the annnual book club event. Rachel, Ed and the chefs outdid themselves with a delicious lunch complimented by innovative drinks. The “designer logo pocketbook” cookies were a huge hit. Once again, our reviewer, Anna Katsavos was fantastic.

NANCY STRASSBERG

TINA COHEN

TENNIS MESSAGE

Dear Fresh Meadow Members,

I want to thank all the members and staff of FMCC for another wonderful season.

Over the years I have been so fortunate to share so many wonderful memories with many of you on and off the court and this summer definitely didn’t disappoint. Special thank you to all the members that came to our weekly tennis or pickleball clinics and to our special events especially Babes Against Cancer and Ladies Tennis Member Guest.

The pickleball facility at FMCC has been an absolute home run. Throughout the summer we got so many

remarkable reviews from members and guests on our brand new, state-of-the-art pickleball courts. Both Jeff and Robin (pickleball pros) have been such phenomenal addition to our FMCC family.

And speaking of family a special thank you to Gabriel, our assistant tennis pro and my dear friend, for a job well done this summer. I am happy to have all them be part of our team as we build and grow our tennis and pickleball community. I hope that all of you have healthy and happy off season and I look forward to next summer.

Temur Nanikashvili, Head of Tennis Program

Best,

TEMUR NANIKASHVILI

» Congratulations Karli Heller, granddaughter of Genie Heller, on her graduation from University of Michigan Livingston High School. She will be attending Miami University in Florida.

» Congratulations Kayla Seltzer, daughter of Rabbi Lev Seltzer and granddaughter of Sandy and Steve Seltzer, who graduated Shenkar College of Engineering, Design & Art located in Ramat Gan, Israel. Kayla received a BA degree in Fashion Design.

Ilene Zatkin Butler is happy to announce her granddaughter's, Samantha DiBenedetto's engagement to Ari Greenberg on Saturday July 1. They are planning their wedding for August 18, 2024.

Julian Robert Iger arrived September 2, 2023. Proud grandparents are Adrienne and Alan Henick. Proud great grandmother is Florence Kaufman.

The Pernick building (named for our own Frances and David Pernick from Fresh Meadow) was the first building the Shenkar College occupied when it was established in 1970. It is now considered the top design college in Israel.