September 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
EMMA BRADLEY
Events Coordinator ebradley@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
BRYAN RICHARD
Director of Golf brichard@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3446
KERRY ROSSELET
Membership and Real Estate Director krosselet@blackdiamondranch.com 352-453-5473
CHRIS SMILGIN
Club Manager csmilgin@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3440
JENNIFER STAUFF
POA Manager jennifer.ncpm@wildblue.net 352-465-6933
Summer is in full swing and Matt has the golf courses in good condition. With the healthy turf conditions you will see green speeds increasing and overall course conditions at their best since Escalante has taken over. We are constantly improving playing conditions and we need help from the membership as well. Matt has moved the black stakes a bit closer to the greens to make access better for everyone. We will be asking the members with handicap flags to be much better on where you drive your carts. Some of you think the rules don’t apply to you; they do. Please stop driving up close to the greens and in-between bunkers and the greens. You all know who you are. If must be, we will take away your blue flag rights of use. Please help us help you. Chris is getting settled in the dining room. He is continuing his training of staff and will be coming out with some various specials, theme nights and improved happy hours to help increase member participation. Emma Bradley will now be working on special events for the club replacing Lora Holiday. Emma has been in this business for years and is eager to help with your event needs. Your advisory board met this past August and is finalizing the new club Rules and Regulations and we will be e-mailing them out to everyone in October. If you would like a hard copy, please stop by and see Peggy in the office. The Advisory Board is the member’s tool to communicate to management your comments, concerns or expectations that you have. Your board members again are Kent Rinker, Lisa Bishop, Dean Carhoun, Bob Savard, Ron Green, Jim Filby and Dr. Marie Salvio. See you at the club.
Membership and Real Estate Corner Welcome to Jordan and Christopher Keen as our newest Members, they purchased a house on Pine Valley Loop. The Burnham Model is almost completed, the furniture will be going in during the first week of September and the final touches completed. The first soft opening for Realtors will be the 3rd week in September with the Grand Opening for Members sometime in the Fall. Please feel free to call the Welcome Center for a preview ahead of the grand opening.
Kerry
Kerry Rosselet Membership and Real Estate Director
KENNETH TUFO
Executive Chef ktufo@blackdiamondranch.com 352-746-3449
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A Message from Matt DiMase Director of Golf Course Maintenance Attention Members: I hope everyone is enjoying the summer. At Black Diamond, August was hot to say the least and I am looking forward to September. We did manage to set several heat index records, and I am glad to be putting the “dog days of summer” behind us. As many of you know, the summer months are when Golf Course Maintenance crews conduct cultural practices that include aerifying, verticutting, weekly topdressing of the greens, and treatment for nematodes. All of these cultural practices are conducted during the summer because that is when the Bermuda grass is actively growing. Also, everything we do during the summer is to set up the golf courses for the late fall and winter months. I want to thank members for understanding why we do what we do during this Ranch Course time of the year. Sept. 29th Oct. 16th Switching gears to over-seed; Over-seed is right around the corner and all over-seed dates are posted on ForeTees, however, I will list them here. This Quarry Course schedule has been posted and while we try our best to limit course closures so members can enjoy the courses, the ultimate goal of the course closures are so Oct. 21st - Nov. 6th we can have a successful and healthy stand of grass from November through May. I am also happy to announce the addition of our new Assistant Golf Course Highlands Superintendent. His name is Chris Walden and he has over 20 years turf grass Nov. 7th - Nov. 18th experience in South Carolina and Atlanta. With the addition of Chris, we have re-structured our Golf Course Maintenance crew and now have an Assistant Superintendent on the Quarry Course, Ranch Course, and another Assistant on the Highlands. Each Assistant will focus on their corresponding courses and you will see efficiency, training, and our overall product improve.
DATES COURSE CLOSED
A Message from Chris Smilgin, Club Manager Hello Black Diamond Members: My first month with Black Diamond has gone by so quickly. I have enjoyed meeting so many of you over this time period. We are trying to make positive changes to your experiences here at the club. We hope to communicate better with everyone via the cable channel 95 if you have Bright House Cable and the Black Diamond application for your phone or tablet. The Clubhouse portion of the app will have events, sign-up and reservation links for the events and dinner, a direct call to the Clubhouse button, and surveys. All feedback is appreciated so we can make this an optimal vehicle. Currently there is happy hour pricing available every day. There is now a “Happier Hour” on Wednesdays from 4-7 pm featuring a generous beer special, wine by the glass and a featured cocktail. Additionally, Chef has three small appetizers for $5 each. I look forward to seeing many of you there and meeting some new faces as well.
We held a bridal expo/open house on Sunday, August 17, 2014 that went very well. It included forty vendors, many brides to be and a live radio feed during the event. Emma and Christina did an excellent job of selling Black Diamond Ranch as THE place to have a wedding. One of our next big events to include everyone is a car show on November 8, 2014 from 11am-3pm. The first “Black Diamond Ranch Invitational Car Show” is being co-chaired by Mr. Blackshear and Mr. Siano. If you have any questions or would like to participate, please email me at csmilgin@blackdiamondranch.com. There will be a Black Diamond Ranch Members corral to show your car or you can enter with the other cars that will be judged. More to come… Finally, any input towards events you would like to see happen here at your club or input towards maximizing your experience will be greatly appreciated. See you at the Clubhouse
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A Message from Bryan Richard, Director of Golf As many of our members have known, the handicap committee has been working very hard for the past year to get our new allocations out to the membership. From all of the information that we have received it looks like this hasn’t been performed in over 10 years and when it was performed it was done so from a different sets of tees then what is the most common tees played at the current time. Let’s start by saying that just because a handicap allocation comes out at #1, does not mean that it is the most difficult hole on the golf course. Let’s go with the following example: You have a 17 handicap playing against an 18 handicap, so there is 1 shot that is going to be awarded to the higher handicap. On the hardest or most difficult hole on the golf course it is reason to believe that both of the players would receive a bogey on the hole and would end up tied. This is why that impression that the number one handicap hole should be the most difficult on the course is inaccurate. The objective of what the USGA is doing is that the #1 handicap hole should go to the ranking that has the biggest differential between a lower handicap player and a higher handicap player. For a more detailed report on the procedures taken please feel free to visit... http://www.usga.org/Rule-Books/Handicap-System-Manual/Rule-17/. In conclusion, the handicap committee had a meeting this past August and has reevaluated the most recent collecting of scores and has come up with the new allocations based on those recorded scores from our membership. We are looking at having these numbers out to the membership sometime in September and an updated scorecard in the month of October. If any members have any questions about this process please feel from to give me a call or stop by the Golf Shop.
congratulations! Lee Reading shot A hole-in-one!
July 29, 2014 Hole #13 on the Quarry Course Witnessed by: Bill Reading, Kathy Daniels and Dan O’Neill Page 4
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! BDLGA SEPTEMBER LADIES’ DAY GAMES (Some games may be switched to different days because of course selection)
SEPT. 2, 2014 Quarry Front to Highlands Blind Partner Selected After Play Begins 1 Best Ball Net SEPT. 9, 2014 Full Quarry Make Your Own Threesome 1 Best Ball Net
A Note from BDLGA President Nancy Carey I know we are all looking forward to the “tapering off” of a VERY hot summer! The feedback we had from our summer resident BDLGA members indicated that playing in threesomes helped by speeding up play and shortening our time out on the course. Bryan Richard, our Black Diamond Director of Golf, was most receptive to our requests…as usual. Thank you Bryan!!! As we start to wind down our 2013-2014 BDLGA year we could use some comments and suggestions from you…positive as well as negative…to help in planning for the upcoming 2014-2015 season. These could address game selections, dining selections or, you know, anything and everything that you’d like to have considered by your BDLGA governing body of elected officers. And I believe that our wonderful organization of women will continue to grow as a result of this policy. I want you all to know I have tried to fairly address each request, suggestion and/or complaint I have received this year in order to reflect the wishes of the majority of our members!! My thanks for your participation!
SEPT. 16, 2014 Full Ranch - Ka Ching Flighted Skins Game SEPT. 23, 2014 Highlands to Ranch Back 1 Best Ball on HDCP Holes 1-9 2 Best Balls on HDCP Holes 10-18 SEPT. 30, 2014 Quarry Front to Highlands Individual Eclectic Week 1 - Gross & Net
GOLF OUTSIDE THE GATES (check bulletin board or BDLGA section of website for details)
2014 Ladies Charity Invitational for CASA October 21st Feather Sound Country Club 2 Person Team Scramble Deadline October 7th “Plantation Belles” 2014 Invitational October 16th Plantation Inn Deadline October 9th
BDLGA’s Summer Stalwarts SAVE THE DATE!! October 1st & 2nd, 2014 Tallahassee, Florida Four Format Fall Frolic Ladies 2 Person Team Golf Tournament Details to follow
BDLGA FOOD DRIVE This is a reminder that our designated BDLGA Food Drive recipient for the months of September through December is Daystar Life Center! Please deposit your donations of non-perishable food items in the hamper located in the Ladies’ Lounge. Many needy Citrus County families can be served by your generosity! Page 5
Black Diamond Foundation Black Diamond Foundation Supports Nature Coast Ministries’ Samaritan Free Dental Clinic By Kent Rinker, Board of Directors, Black Diamond Foundation
One of the local agencies that the Black Diamond Foundation has been working with is Nature Coast Ministries (NCM). For years, NCM has operated a thrift shop and food pantry in Citrus County. The thrift shop is open most days, and the food pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm. While operating for limited hours, the food pantry this year has been able to give out an average of 5,700 pounds of food each month, to an average of 243 families. Of the average of 674 people being helped on a monthly basis, 423 are children. NCM came to the Foundation quite some time ago with the vision of operating a volunteer run dental clinic in Citrus County. Their idea was to provide basic dental work, which would include extractions and filling cavities, for residents in need throughout Citrus County. They provided us with statistics about the number of residents who ended up in the emergency rooms of local hospitals for the above mentioned work. Needless to say, we agreed that this would be a project that would fill a huge void in our county. NCM had arranged for donations of equipment from a major dental supply company. They needed funds for supplies, and they have an ongoing need for operating funds. The Foundation decided to get involved and help with the requested funds. The project has been slow to develop. Once a building was located and the equipment delivered, NCM started the process of enlisting volunteer dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants. The clinic opened in March of this year. In the short time since the opening, they have screened about 300 people and provided care to almost 200. The facility is open two days a week, and an additional two days a month. Seventeen dentists originally signed up, but a smaller number is actually working today. As the process grows, NCM expects to have more dental volunteers and, if so, they hope to be able to provide cleanings and more services. The demand is such, that the clinic is now booked until October. As the operation progresses, we expect that this clinic should be able to provide a wonderful and much needed service to residents of Citrus County. NCM is making a difference with this dental clinic, and we were thrilled to be in a position to assist the start up and help with funds for the ongoing operations. Page 6
September Calendar of Events 1
LABOR DAY TOURNAMENT
Bible Study 11:00 am
Mahjong
12:00 pm LUNCH 11 AM - 4 PM
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8
Bible Study 11:00 am
Mahjong 12:00 pm
BRUNCH 9 AM - 3 PM
14
CLUB CLOSED
CLUB CLOSED
22
Bible Study 11:00 am 12:00 pm
28
CLUB CLOSED
4 HAPPIER HOUR 4-7PM
CLUBHOUSE MENU 5:00 - 7:00 PM
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required Reservations Required
9
Ladies’ Day 5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
Ladies’ Day 5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
23
Ladies’ Day
10
HAPPIER HOUR 4-7PM
MEN’S DAY CLUBHOUSE MENU 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Reservations Required
17
WINE DINNER 6:00 PM
Mahjong 12:00 pm
24
HAPPIER HOUR 4-7PM
CHEF’S COOKING CLASS 3:00 PM CLUBHOUSE MENU 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Reservations Required
* BINGO - 6:30 PM
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
Ladies’ Day A la Carte
CLUB CLOSED
Reservations Required
A la Carte
29 Bible Study 30 11:00 am
BRUNCH 9 AM - 3 PM
3
A la Carte
Mahjong
BRUNCH 9 AM - 3 PM
A la Carte
Study 15 Bible 16 11:00 am 12:00 pm
21
Ladies’ Day
A la Carte
Mahjong
BRUNCH 9 AM - 3 PM
2
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required
LUNCH 11 AM - 3 PM
Trivia Buffet 5:30-7:30 pm Game Starts 6:30 pm
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5
BRIDGE 9:00AM
LUNCH 11 AM - 3 PM
A la Carte
5:30 – 7:30 pm Reservations Required LUNCH 11 AM - 3 PM
No Dinner Service
5:30 – 7:30 pm
11 AM - 3 PM Reading & discussion group - 4pm
A la Carte
Reservations Required
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BRIDGE 9:00AM
NINE & DINE LUNCH 11 AM - 3 PM
A la Carte
No Dinner CLUB CLOSED 3PM Service
5:30 – 7:30 pm
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LUNCH 11 AM - 3 PM
No Dinner Service
LUNCH 11 AM - 4 PM
No Dinner Service
12 BRIDGE 9:00AM 13
LUNCH 11 AM - 3 PM
18 LUNCH
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Reservations Required
BRIDGE 9:00AM
LUNCH 11 AM - 3 PM TURKEY BUFFET 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Reservations Required
LUNCH 11 AM - 4 PM
No Dinner Service
20 LUNCH 11 AM - 4 PM
No Dinner Service LUNCH
27 11 AM - 4 PM SUMMER’S END PARTY 5-7PM Potluck
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided
Lunch Schedule Tues. - FRI. 11 am - 3 pm Sat. 11 am - 4 pm
— MEMBERS —
Please help us ensure that your dining experience is satisfactory by calling 352-746-3440 to make reservations in advance for all evening dinner services. Our staffing is based on your reservations. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
* There must be a minimum of 25 players reserved for BINGO
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Hours of Operation
Recipe of the Month - Chef Kenny
Driving Range Monday – Saturday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Souffléed Lemon Custard
Golf Shop Monday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm ForeTees Internet: 24-Hour Access Tennis Courts Monday – Sunday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
This is a great recipe for a tasty summer dessert. It is light and easy to make and can be served chilled or warm.
Pool Monday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Pool temperature maintained at 84°
Ingredients: ¼ lb. butter 1 ½ c. sugar ¼ t. Cream of tartar 1 c. lemon zest (chopped fine) 1 c. flour 3 eggs (separated) 1 c. milk 1 c. heavy cream ¾ c. lemon juice pinch of Salt
Fitness Center Open 24/7 with use of Access Code The Clubhouse @ Black Diamond Ranch Brunch: Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Lunch: Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Dinner: See Calendar Take-Out Window: Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Men’s Lounge Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 noon – close Saturday: 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
TRIVIA NIGHT
Method: 1. Cream together butter & sugar with paddle attachment 2. Add lemon zest, flour & cream of tartar 3. Add egg yolks 1 at a time 4. Add lemon juice, milk & cream 5. Transfer to a large bowl 6. Whip egg whites to stiff peaks & gently fold in mixture 7. Spray 12 4 oz. ramekins with Pam then coat with sugar 8. Bake @ 350 for 30-40 min in water bath
WINNERS 8-7-14
1st Place: BDRP: $82.50 Dona Wood Charlotte McKim John Bourdeaux & Gayle Wilder Steve & Fran Johnson
Reading & Discussion Group
Serve with macerated berries warm or chilled
Oak Ridge, Tennessee was created from scratch in 1942 as one of the Manhattan Projects secret cities housing people from small towns across America. More electricity was used than in New York City during the height of the war and Oak Ridge housed more than 75,000 people. Their jobs were shrouded in mystery until “Little Boy” was dropped over Hiroshima, Japan and the secret of the city was out. “The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II” by Denise Kiernan will be discussed by the Black Diamond Reading and Discussion Group on Thursday, September 18th. For more information contact Faeth Houle.
2nd Place: NO IT ALLS: $57.75 Walt & Marge Rizzi Dick & Nancy Carey John & Linda Williams Jeanette McCormick Peter & Liz Blick 3rd Place: THE BAR: $24.75 Don & Jewel Hasek Page 8