January 2014
www.blackdiamondranch.com
A Message from Doug Egly, General Manager Dear Black Diamond Members:
Club Staff Doug Egly
General Manager degly@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3440
Matt DiMase
Director of Golf Course Maintenance mdimase@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-0404
Peggy Gleason
Accounting pgleason@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-0254
Mary Napolitano
Fitness Center mnapolitano@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3385
BrAD T. REID
Club Manager breid@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3440
I hope everyone had a terrific holiday season. I recently sent a communication about several members’ guests and prospective members’ experience at Black Diamond. Needless to say, the email generated quite a bit of buzz and conversation. The feedback was very productive and the end result should improve the member experience and create a more welcoming environment for both guests and prospective members. I want to thank everyone who shared their thoughts with me and concern about how we welcome people to the club. All of these ideas will be discussed in detail at the next Golf Committee meeting. This leads me to the formation of a new Advisory Board that will be starting in 2014. Our goal is to have this committee in place by February. We are in the process of collecting names for those who would like to serve on this board. If you have an interest, please send me a note as soon as possible. Since the new membership plan was passed in 2013, we have sold four new golf memberships and added 6 social members. If you are interested in reviewing the audited voting results for the new membership plan, they are available in Peggy’s office. On the real estate side, there were 28 transactions in the community in 2013 and interest and traffic has picked up significantly. Thank you for being part of this wonderful club. We are looking at a great 2014 season and appreciate everyone’s support.
Bryan Richard
Director of Golf brichard@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3446
KERRY ROSSELET
Membership Director of Sales krosslet@blackdiamondranch.com 352-453-5473
JENNIFER STAUFF
POA Manager jennifer.ncpm@wildblue.net 352-465-6933
KENNETH TUFO
Executive Chef ktufo@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3449 Page 2
A Message from Brad T. Reid, Club Manager Greetings Members! It’s with GREAT pleasure that we announce the launch date of 1/2/14 for ForeTees Dining to the membership. With this application, our members will be able to experience the same “ForeTees Ease” in booking an online reservation for dinner, as well as a number of the social functions slated for the upcoming season. So after 1/2/14, please take a moment to experience how easy it is to make a dining reservation---perhaps AFTER booking your next tee time. To do so, you’ll find a “Dining” tab just beside the “Golf” tab. Click on the ‘RESERVATIONS’ tab above; then on ‘MAKE A RESERVATION’ to see how quick and easy it is! To create your own list of fellow members you dine with often, go to the ‘PARTNERS’ section---just right of the reservations tab. After making your reservation, you’ll see that automatic email confirmations are sent automatically to everyone in your dining party---just like with tee times. After your reservation is made, you’ll be instantly taken to a club calendar that allows you to see this reservation along with others you’ve made through the ForeTees Reservation.
Membership Corner Please help me welcome the following new members: Gary and Jennifer Marriage Keith and Gloria Kersch Mark and Barbara Moxness
Tom and Judy Barth, for those that haven’t met them yet, moved into Black Diamond from Naples this past September and became Full Golf Members. We are happy to welcome them to Black Diamond, and since they have joined they have referred the Kersch’s and the Moxness’! We are very excited to add such great new members to our Club! Remember, with our Member Referral Program you will earn a trip to The Ritz Carlton at Dove Mountain if your referral purchases a golfing membership (please call me for complete details). This month I’ve been busy following up on the 100+ membership leads we have generated through web inquiries and social marketing. I’m also excited to share that we will have new membership brochures and collateral materials! If any of you would like to see them please feel free to stop by the membership office located at the Welcome Center. I wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Kerry
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A Message from Matt DiMase Director of Golf Course Maintenance Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a great holiday season. All pre-emergent applications have been applied to all golf courses and any breakthrough weeds we have are being sprayed accordingly. We have a good stand of turf throughout the courses, due to the fertility applications, and in February we will be applying our next wall to wall fertilizer, as well as pre-emergent. We will continue to stay on a preventative fungicide program on our greens throughout the winter months. Our arbor care program is in full swing and the detailed program is being followed throughout the courses this winter. One project we are going to focus on this month is the clean-up behind Quarry #15 green. Once the entire area and wall are cleaned we will reevaluate the lights. We have many areas to trim and detail and are prioritizing them and working in that order. On a different note, I would like to thank everyone who has been following the directional signs and traffic stakes throughout the courses. The ropes, stakes, and signage are to protect the turf in high traffic areas so we can provide a quality playing surface. As always, thank you for taking the time to read the golf course maintenance article. Lastly, I would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy 2014!
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BDLGA JANUARY LADIES’ DAY GAMES (Some games may be switched to different days because of course selection)
JAN 7, 2014
Full Ranch Individual Game: Blind Nine. Gross & Net Golf Shop will select 9 holes after play has begun
JAN 14, 2014
A Note from BDLGA President Nancy Carey
As we ring in 2014 we are looking forward to a New Year filled with fun and friendly BDLGA competitions. Our Tournament Committee has scheduled games to challenge and entertain us...the very definition of “golf.” Our Black Diamond community of lady golfers is diverse and oh so interesting as a group and I feel we are lucky to be able to enjoy the experience of playing this game of golf together...especially on our BDLGA Ladies’ Days! Be assured that your BDLGA Executive and Special Committees and General Board will strive to bring you a year of weekly opportunities to do so.
May the New Year bring blessings to each and every one of us!
Full Ranch Team Game: Net Bridgeman. (3 balls on 3’s; 2 on 4’s; 1 on 5’s)
JAN 23, 2014 - Thursday Highlands – Ranch Back Team game: 1BB on hardest 9 and 2BB on easiest 9.
JAN 28, 2014
Quarry Make your own Foursome, 2BB Net
Golf Outside the Gates
(check bulletin board or BDLGA section of website for details)
Invitational Monday, January 20th Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club The Tradition January 27th and 28th Country Club of Ocala
SAVE THE DATE! TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014
Conquering Cancer in Citrus County Golf Tournament BDLGA’S Annual cancer fundraiser (formerly Rally for the Cure)
9AM Shotgun - Rain or Shine! Page 5
A Message from Bryan Richard, Director of Golf
Our 2013 Tournament season has come to an end at Black Diamond, where we had great tournaments along with a fantastic Member-Member Grand Finale.
Congratulations to our newest winners.…. Men’s Senior Club Champion
Carl Nanni
Men’s Super/Senior Club Champion
Jack Voorheis
Ladies’ Senior Club Champion Laura Monea Ladies’ Super Senior Club Champion
Helen Park
Men’s Member-Member Champions
Bill Joens & Carl Nanni
Men’s Member-Member Net Champions
Andrew Petrella & Alan Sutherland
Ladies’ Member-Member Champions
Debbie Mooksang & Sandie St. Onge
Ladies’ Member-Member Net Champions
Charlotte Reilly & Lyudmila Sandor
Couples’ Club Champions
Brent & Debbie Mooksang
Couples’ Net Club Champions
Bruce & Barb Lauer
Thank you to all who competed in these tournaments and for a complete listings of the 2014 tournaments, please consult the Black Diamond Website.
Member-Guest Tournaments 2014 This year’s Member-Guest Tournaments are set and we will begin the process of registering. Please see the dates below. Tournament registration will be notified via email in the near future. COUPLES’ MEMBER-GUEST............March 5th – 7th MEN’S MEMBER-GUEST............March 19th – 21st LADIES’ MEMBER-GUEST............April 2nd – 4th Page 6
The Black Diamond Foundation Pro-Am Tournament Committee invites You to the: 11th Annual Pro-Am Tournament presented by Crystal Motors Tuesday, January 21, 2014 In 10 years of existence, the Foundation has given back more than $1,000,000 to the residents of Citrus County. These funds have provided scholarship support for deserving students, not just pounds, but tons of food, youth activities, public safety, and other deserving projects. Without your charitable support we cannot accomplish any of this, and the annual tournament is our most important tool in bringing people together to benefit the Foundation. We encourage and ask you for your participation in this wonderful day of giving. Talk to your friends or business associates and form a team. Since 2010 we have had a full field of teams and we expect a full tournament again this year. The field will be limited to the first 32 paid teams, so sign-up now in the Golf Shop.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9:00AM Registration & Breakfast 11:00AM Shotgun Start Four Person Team Three Amateurs and One Pro Two Net Best Ball Per Hole Maximum Field of 32 Teams Awards Ceremony & Reception Immediately Following Tournament
PLAYER OPPORTUNITIES
Crystal Automotive Poker Run Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center Long Putt Contest Closest to the Line for Women Longest Drive for Men Closest to the Hole for Men & Women
If you have any questions, please contact the Golf Shop. Page 7
Black Diamond Foundation Supports Serving Our Savior (SOS) Food Pantry
By Charlotte McKim Over the years, Black Diamond Foundation has been a proud supporter of the SOS food pantry. We’d like to share their story with you, which is tied very closely to one of our very own long-time Black Diamond residents, John Bourdeaux. He is the Manager of the SOS Ministry Food Pantry, which now has a permanent home at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, in Hernando. John first came to Citrus County in 1990 having bought four companies in the “Quarry, Concrete Block and Asphalt” business. The company was sold in 2001, and John moved to Texas to become the general manager of the Dallas piece of Meridian Aggregates. That business was sold, and John moved back to Citrus County. When John was first in Citrus County he attended St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church and participated in their feeding program. When he returned in 2006, Shepherd of the Hills was in operation with June and Bert Hombergen heading the SOS food pantry. John went to work with June and Bert, and when they decided to take a less strenuous role, he took over as Manager. Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church in Lecanto, started the SOS Ministry food pantry in September 2002, with an original budget of $100 per month. Food was distributed that first month to 10 people. In 2009, Shepherd of the Hills sold their land to the State for the widening of County Road 486. This allowed the construction of a new church, and an expanded SOS food pantry. The Vestry, under Peter Cass’s leadership (and with John’s direction) decided to expand SOS to include other churches. This was done and the food pantry moved to the Key Training Center where it stayed for two years. They then moved to their current location at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
The food pantry has between 40 and 50 volunteers. A walk-in freezer and refrigerator were added when SOS moved to Good Shepherd Lutheran in mid- 2010. John manages the process of gathering and distributing the food. Each Wednesday, the food is gathered from a variety of sources. On Thursday, SOS begins the process of feeding over 160 families, up from 100 at the end of 2012. The total number of people served by the pantry so far in 2013 is close to 15,000. The majority, approximately 60%, is in the 18-64 age group. Many are single parents. A few are on disability. The remaining recipients are children and seniors. Some of that increase is recent and due to the cuts to the Federal SNAP program and the lack of full time jobs in Citrus County. At SOS, families are eligible for food once every two weeks and each person gets about 25 to 30 pounds of food, including meat. So far in 2013, close to 260,000 pounds of food have been distributed. The goal of the SOS Ministry Food pantry is to treat all those who come with respect, kindness and love. A large number of the people who come to the pantry are looking for work, employed part time or going through a rough patch and need a little assistance. John says that people only take what they need and often refuse some items. In addition to the Food Pantry, SOS is starting a very modest dental clinic in conjunction with the Citrus County Family Resource Center, and they are also giving out clothing. Your contributions to Black Diamond Foundation help provide healthy food to families in need at several food pantries throughout Citrus County, as well as the Community Food Bank. We appreciate your support, as do the local citizens who benefit from your generosity. Page 8
January Calendar of Events
Lunch Schedule Tues. - Sat. 11 am - 4 pm 5
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Bible Study 9:30 am
Mahjong 12:00 pm
BRUnch 9 am - 3 pm
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BD Foundation Meeting 4 PM Club Closed
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Bible Study 9:30 am
Mahjong 12:00 pm BRUnch 9 am - 3 pm
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Ladies’ Day A la Carte
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
14
Ladies’ Day A la Carte
Club Closed
20
Bible Study 9:30 am
26
A la Carte
Mahjong 12:00 pm BRUnch 9 am - 3 pm
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Ladies’ Day A la Carte
Club Closed
No Dinner Service KNITTERS & CRAFTERS 10AM - 12 NOON ASIAN Dinner 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Reservations Required DUPLICATE bridge 6:30PM
15 KNITTERS & CRAFTERS
10AM - 12 NOON
ITALIAN Dinner 5:30 - 7:30 PM
FRIED CHICKEN Dinner 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Reservations Required
DUPLICATE bridge 6:30PM
29 KNITTERS & CRAFTERS 10AM - 12 NOON BINGO BUFFET MEATLOAF 5:30 - 7:30 PM
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required Reservations Required
2 Trivia
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Buffet Creole
bridge - 9:00AM
5:30-7:30 pm Game Starts 6:30 pm
A la Carte
8 Men’s Day 9
KNITTERS & CRAFTERS 10AM - 12 NOON
BD FOUNDATION PRO-AM TOURNAMENT
Reservations Required
Bible Study 9:30 am
LUnch 11 am - 4 pm
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5:30 – 7:30 pm
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New Year!
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required Reservations Required
Mahjong 12:00 pm BRUnch 9 am - 3 pm
1 Happy
LUnch 11 am - 4 pm
No Dinner Service
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
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bridge 9:00AM
BBQ BUFFET 5:30 - 7:30 PM
ZStoneZ
Tribute to the Rolling Stones Band
LUnch
Shepard of the Hills Wine Tasting 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Club Closed 3pm
bridge 9:00AM
COMEDY NIGHT BUFFET 5:00 - 7:00 PM SHOW STARTS AT 7PM
Reservations Required
No Dinner Service
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LUnch 11 am - 4 pm
No Dinner Service
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LUnch 11 am - 4 pm
Nine & Dine
A la Carte
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
23 Ladies’ Day 24 Chef’s Cooking Class- 3 PM
LUnch 11 am - 4 pm
Reservations Required
16 11 am - 4 pm 17 Reading & Discussion Group 4pm
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bridge - 9:00AM
A la Carte
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
PIZZA BAR 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Reservations Required
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LUnch 11 am - 4 pm
No Dinner Service
LUnch 30 11 am 31 - 4 pm
bridge - 9:00AM
GUEST CHEF WINE DINNER 5:30 - 730 PM
Reservations Required
TURKEY BUFFET 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Reservations Required
— Members —
Please help us ensure that your dining experience is satisfactory by making reservations in advance for all evening dinner services. Our staffing is based on your reservations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Page 9
Happenings
Hours of Operation Driving Range Monday – Saturday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Recipe of the Month - Chef Kenny
Golf Shop Monday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm ForeTees Internet: 24-Hour Access
STUFFED ARTICHOKES
Tennis Courts Monday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
This is a family tradition in my house ever since I can remember. This is a staple of pretty much every family gathering we have. The recipe has been passed down through the generations and now my niece is usually the one who makes them.
Pool Monday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Pool temperature maintained at 84°
4 large, full-size artichokes
Fitness Center Open 24/7 with use of Access Code
1 3⁄4 cups dried Italian bread crumbs 1 cup grated pecorino
The Clubhouse @ Black Diamond Ranch Brunch: Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Lunch: Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Dinner: See Calendar Take-Out Window: Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
1⁄3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 4 chopped hard boiled eggs
Men’s Lounge Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 noon – close Saturday: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
8 cloves garlic, finely chopped ¼ cup Extra-virgin olive oil
Trivia Night
1. Using a serrated knife, cut off artichoke stems to create a flat bottom. Cut top thirds off artichokes, pull off tough outermost leaves, and trim tips of leaves with kitchen shears. Open artichoke leaves with your thumbs to make room for stuffing; set aside.
Winners 12-5-13 1st Place: BRIDGERS: $196.50
Reading & Discussion Group
2. Heat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, 3⁄4 cup pecorino, parsley, salt, pepper, chopped egg and garlic and half of the olive oil. Working with one artichoke at a time over a bowl, sprinkle one-quarter of bread crumb mixture over the artichoke and work it in between leaves. Transfer stuffed artichoke to a shallow baking dish. Drizzle each artichoke with 1 tbsp. oil. Pour in boiling water to a depth of 1”. Rub 1 tbsp. olive oil on a sheet of aluminum foil, cover artichokes with foil (oiled side down), and secure foil tightly around dish with kitchen twine. Bake until a knife easily slides into the base of an artichoke, about 45 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle tops with remaining cheese, and switch oven to broil. Broil until tops of artichokes are golden brown, about 3 minutes.
“Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes is a romantic love story between a quadriplegic who has decided on special plans of his own and his caregiver who has barely been out of her tiny village. On Thursday, January 16, 2014, the book club will discuss his actions and how they will affect those around him. The selection for February is “In My Shoes” by Tamara Mellon. For more information, contact Faeth Houle.
Lorraine Carrier Bill Taylor Tom Mangold Linda Youell Milt & Sharron Rosenberg Anil & Veena Ram Ellen Hinsenkamp 2nd Place Tie: BDRP: $98.25
Jim & Dona Wood Steve & Frances Johnson Margo Grodsky Charlotte McKim John Bourdeaux & Gayle Wilder Jill Ludowese 2nd Place Tie: BRAIN ON THE WANE: $98.25
Rick & Louise Jackson Dean & Cathleen Spaulding John & Mary Jane Bower Dave & Nicole Ragaini John & Diane Collick Page 10