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DIRECTOR OF MEMBER RELATIONS AND CLUB EVENTS
Aaron Trent
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Selby Gillett
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Jacob Davis
EXECUTIVE CHEF, BALBOA BAY RESORT Prabeen Prathapan
SENIOR MANAGER OF FOOD & BEVERAGE
Rodrigo Otalora
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Scot Dey
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Graeme Blair
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Sarah Sanchez
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Rachel Putnam
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Sarah Omar
MEMBERSHIP SALES MANAGER
Danielle Sayer
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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Phillip Brickley
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
Ashley Pitcock
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Kamia Kinchlow
CLUB SECRETARY
Sandy MacIntyre
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER EXPERIENCE
Fabrizio Khalona
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Laura Bryan
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Captain Troy Heidemann
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John McCook
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Pam Burns
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Melanie Stacklie
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Standing at the Ralphs grocery checkout, I opened my wallet to remove a credit card to pay and a month-old forgotten un-checked lotto ticket fell out on to the counter. The cashier, a very young twenty-something five-foot-tall woman with thick brown hair covering most of her face not obscured by her moon-sized glasses in clear frames, spoke.
“Have you ever won?” she asked.
“No,” I replied.
“Maybe this one?” she followed continuing, “You know, your mind is a magnet. If you think it, and believe it, you will make it happen.”
Funny, this young woman, who looked more like a 14 year old girl, was dispensing life-affirming advice while ringing up my baloney, cheese and sourdough bread. Did she sense that I needed a shot in the arm? A dose of positivity? Maybe it was the baloney. Who buys baloney, anyway? I like baloney.
Handing me my sandwich food, she smiled, lowering the enormous glasses, raising her eyebrows and sending me on my way.
“Your mind is a magnet,” she repeated. “Believe and succeed.”
Leaving the store, I stopped at the liquor store on 17th Street where an electronic machine will declare a winning or losing lotto ticket. The screen will come up with, “Sorry , not a winner,” or “Winner Collect.”
My old, forgotten ticket delivered $8. The grocery girl was now the Oracle of Ralphs Market.
Was it a sign marking the start of summer? We live in such turbulent times; the news blaring one crisis after another, day to day.
Taking a deep breath, getting back in the car, and heading back to my office at the Newport Bayfront, I concentrated on the natural beauty of nature in all directions; land, sky, and eventually water as I arrived at the harbor.
Then it hit me like a kid on the last day of school. The first week of June, summer was here. I was free. All stress gone. The only thing to do was to choose the ocean, beach, pool, tennis court, golf course, or a hike in the hills. Even the summer job was nothing but fun. Summer was the time to pull back, retreat and re-group, spend quality time with friends and family. Fast forward to the present day, and summer is a time to find that quiet space to get in better touch with self, and then discover a clearer focus on life and the world and times in which we live.
Welcome to finding that sense of peace and joy as summer dawns at Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach Country Club and Balboa Bay Resort. The June 2022 issue of Bay Window brings summer on the California Riviera to life; all the people, places, and pastimes that make the season a special time for young and old. In this issue, in addition to all our coverage of Bay Window life, join me in welcoming our new distinguished columnist on health, Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadski, M.D., F.A.C.R, the Senior Physician Executive at Hoag Hospital and the Ron and Sandi Simon Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair of The Pickup Family Neuroscience Institute.
Parking my car back at the office, I got out as an unexpected waft of warm breeze sent the palms swaying in the lot. Could there be a message in the wind from the Oracle of Ralphs? Was my mind manifesting a moment of summer joy? I think so. And it was just the first of many to come this summer.
Manifest your own. The good times are to be captured. Remember, “Your Mind Is A Magnet!”
Bruce Cook Editor
For The Love Of A Child
CHILDHELP DEVOTEES GATHER AT THE BALBOA BAY RESORT FOR THEIR ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON, FASHION SHOW AND FUNDRAISER BENEFITTING ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN
Co-Chairs Patti Edwards, Gina Van Ocker, Honoree Chery Ladd and Patricia Ford
Childhelp Founder Sara O’Meara, Christina Ruiz and Founder Yvonne Fedderson
Mary Alleyn Dexter and friends
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National Charity League Jrs. enjoy their 34th annual spring luncheon, auction, and fashion show at Balboa Bay Resort benefitting children’s charities including High Hopes Head Injury Program, Harry and Grace Steele Children’s Center, and Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation.
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THE TALENT ROSTER INCLUDES VERONICA SWIFT, MAVIS STAPLES AND KANDACE SPRINGS
As a world-class performing arts center, it’s no surprise that Segerstrom Center for the Arts has top-notch musicians performing frequently in all three venues on campus. However, the recently announced 2022/23 Jazz Series is unlike anything Center audiences have seen before. Highlighting beloved performers and rising stars alike, the perfectly curated Jazz Season offers music that encompasses a perfect snapshot of the current jazz industry.
As one of today’s brightest jazz prodigies, Veronica Swift’s stardom only continues to rise after since her last performance at the Center in November 2021. At just 27 years old, Swift has received countless accolades since the start of her career at age 9, and due to immense popularity, has moved from the intimate 450-seat Samueli Theater to the renowned
Veronica Swift
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall for her upcoming show. Bringing this accomplished musician back to the Center— this time in a much larger space—will create an unforgettable concert experience that 2,000 audience members can enjoy.
As a Center favorite and legendary musician and activist, Mavis Staples graces the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Hall stage accompanied by dazzling vocalist Kandace Springs. As a pivotal figure in music history, Staples has created iconic protest songs that impacted listeners nationwide, leading to her induction into both the Rock and Roll and Blues Hall of Fame. Now, she brings her famed music to the stage for a brilliant performance on December 9.
These musicians and many more are on their way to Segerstrom Center for the Arts starting this fall, so visit SCFTA.org to see the full list of performers that make up this incredible season.
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Hoag Hospital Foundation Celebrates Hoag Heritage Society
28TH ANNUAL LUNCHEON RECOGNIZES CONTRIBUTIONS OF PLANNED GIVING
DONORS
The Hoag Hospital Foundation honored donors who have generously supported Hoag through planned gifts during its 28th Annual Hoag Heritage Society Luncheon on April 22, 2022. The theme for the event was Hollywood Glam, creating a dazzling space clad in gold. About 140 of Hoag’s friends and supporters joined in the glitzy affair, which was a welcome return of a treasured tradition after a pandemic-imposed pause. The Hoag Heritage Society is an extraordinary group of donors who positively
impact current and future generations by providing a gift to Hoag in their estate plans. During the luncheon, guests heard remarks from Hoag leaders who detailed the impact that philanthropic support makes on its growth and its delivery of exceptional health care. A special feature of the occasion was a lively performance by The Brandon Wildish Band, which played renditions of classic songs. As guests departed, they were greeted with a gilded candy bar, topping off the memorable occasion with sweet treats to take home.
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On the Waterfront
EXAMINING LONG RANGE GOALS TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE NEWPORT HARBOR
BY MATT MORRISON
For a generation of youngsters who grew up around the Newport Harbor, there’s a legacy to perpetuate. OK, maybe they’re only considered youngsters on a geologic scale, yet together they’ve accumulated decades of passion for the fabulous waterway central to our community. The goal now is to preserve it for generations to come.
We might compare it to fixing up a stately landmark home; the curb appeal is still magnificent, but the bones need attention. Dennis Durgan can certainly relate to the analogy.
A residential real estate professional in the community for more than four decades, Durgan grew up on the harbor, beginning in
the early 1960s when it was a seasonal recreation destination. He learned to sail here, then went on to crew in three America’s Cup competitions, working with both Ted Turner and Dennis Connor. Now it’s a cause for the future, and not just his own.
“There are numerous issues the harbor has, and will continue to have, as we move forward. There’s more and more people that want to use it,” Durgan explains. “I used to call it the sandbox. Well, the sandbox is overflowing with kids that want to play.”
“With all of their toys…,” chimes in Val Lyon, like Durgan, a board member of the Newport Harbor Foundation, established in 2019.
Ah yes, all the toys.
“Those damn Duffys!” quips Marshall ‘Duffy’ Duffield, also a BBC member more noted as the inventor of the popular electric touring boat. Some three thousand Duffy boats are in use around local waterways. That’s in addition to all the sailboats, yachts, sport racing shells, paddleboards, kayaks – and the list goes on. The former Newport Beach Mayor has been a City Council member for eight years, and a key ally in the harbor improvement movement.
The long-time friends and lifelong denizens of Newport Beach are only the tip of an iceberg of fellow residents focusing energy and resources on important marine issues. They believe stewardship is best directed by those most concerned; THE HARBOR DEPARTMENT
homeowners, local businesses, and recreational users.
“The goal of the NHF is to educate the public on key issues and support City leadership in creating a comprehensive, locally contained Harbor Safety Department,” Lyon explains.
The foundation hosted more than 175 guests including government officials at its pandemic-delayed kickoff fundraiser at the Balboa Bay Resort last October. The event raised over half a million dollars to seed the NHF’s stated mission to study and research the harbor, and educate the general public regarding the maintenance and improvement of the Newport Harbor as a valuable environmental, cultural and recreational asset. The further goal is to equip the local police and fire departments with patrol boats and other equipment so that the public safety component can be fully contained under City jurisdiction.
“The harbor is this city’s number one asset, and the maintenance of any asset takes proper resources, and time, and dedication,” Durgan explains. “It really is the center of Newport Beach. It isn’t Fashion Island and it’s not the peninsula. Everything revolves around the harbor.”
“Basically, we want to take it to the next level, since the City Council adopted a Harbor Department in 2018,” continues Durgan, who served as the City’s first Harbormaster. “We had no policies and procedures, at all. Because they hadn’t had anything on the harbor for four decades. It took a long time to develop that whole system. We got it up and running, and we had tons of derelict boats out there.”
Critical to the eco-health, the Newport Harbor hasn’t been formally dredged to its specified 25-foot depth since 1938. It’s a big part of why Duffield ran for City Council in the first place. He remembers a time when he regularly dug fresh clams from the shoreline. As he terms out of office later this year, Duffy’s managed to sway colleagues locally, and lobby a
handful of times in Washington, DC to help secure Newport Beach approximately $16 million in federal funding for the dredging project.
Since the 1970s, public safety on the water has been handled by the county Sheriff’s department.
“They’re in charge because the City doesn’t have any law enforcement or fire capability on the harbor,” Durgan explains. “This is one of the largest recreational harbors in the world, and we don’t have either. We have a fantastic fire department. If you have a fire at a restaurant or any facility, they can get to it by land, but they don’t have any way to get to it by water.”
With only praise for the OC Sheriff’s department, members of the NHF feel the recreational safety and business aspects around the harbor could best be served with dedicated local law enforcement that have closer ties to community. The County, in cooperation with the Coast Guard and federal Homeland Security Agency, would still oversee the broader criminal threats such as drug smuggling and human trafficking from a boundary extending three miles off the coast.
“If we can use our own police for security, and our own fire department for safety, those are key elements. At that point, we can say to the Sheriffs, ‘we got this covered’,” Durgan explains. “We don’t want them to tell us how to manage our harbor.”
For the past two decades, the Harbor Commission has served as an advisory panel to identify and remedy important issues on the waterway. Yet the slow grind of government operations has been an impediment. With the City’s newly-established Harbor Department, and citizen involvement like the Harbor Foundation, momentum is accelerating. Paul Blank was appointed the new Harbormaster a year ago.
A Newport Beach native, accomplished sailor and avid yachtsman, Blank previously served eight years on the Harbor
Commission. A career IT professional and hotel proprietor, his leadership resume includes Rear Commodore of the Balboa Yacht Club.
“I feel tremendously supported by my colleagues in city government. They are an incredibly impressive group of professionals,” Blank says, while admitting processes can be frustratingly slow. “The best decisions for the greater community are being made. It’s a matter of priorities. I’ve witnessed the healthy discussion and the healthy disagreements.”
The Harbor Department currently has three fulltime employees and another 19 part-time workers.
“We’re going to have all kinds of things that need attention,” Durgan points out. “With the foundation, I think we can help identify those things and make contributions to support the harbor. If people have the means to donate, it’s a good cause that will resonate for generations.”
HARBORMASTER PAUL BLANK
INSIDE THE RARIFIED WORLD OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
Robin Shelton General Manager
Dear NBCC Members,
The jacaranda trees are in bloom!
As a young kid, my dad used to always point out when the jacaranda trees were in bloom. The jacaranda produces a beautiful purple flower from late May to early June—and it always represented the start of summer (also signaling that the school year would be over soon).
At Newport Beach Country Club, we have five jacaranda trees on the property, and they are in bloom—“the sign” that summer is nearing.
I don’t know if there is a better place on the planet to spend the summer than Newport Beach. The temperature is perfect, the views are incredible and vibe is as good as anywhere.
One of my favorite quotes about Newport Beach is, “Coastal Newport Beach is a quiet relaxed place where you’re more likely to meet the harbor patrol than the highway patrol, and you may hear more birds than automobiles.”
And to have such a special club in such an incredible location can make summer even better. Here are a few events coming up at the club that should definitely be on your summer calendar:
• NBCC Rodeo: Kick up some dust at our Summer Kickoff party
• Boat Regatta: Make your best boat out of cardboard and see how far you get in the pool
• Kids Camp: 10 weeks of Kid’s Camp with a different theme each week
• Operation 36: Kid’s golf instruction that is both fun and effective
• Sunday Brunch: If you’re a brunch person, it will set your Sundays off to a great start
• Seahorse Patio: The view, the people—what a great place to have dinner
• Chef’s Weekly specials: New specials each week for breakfast, lunch and dinner for those who like the variety and new items
I hope we all enjoy our summer at the club and around Newport Beach, and enjoy the purple flowers on the jacaranda trees.
All the best, Robin Shelton
Newport Beach Country Club
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Hello Members!
The long days of summer are back and Newport Beach Country Club is buzzing!
We begin June with an NBCC tradition: our annual Summer Kickoff Party. Round up the youngsters and call your best cowboys and cowgirls, because we are kicking up dust at our summer kick-off rodeo on June 5. Line dancing, mechanical bull riding, vittles and libations are all part of this western roundup. Giddy up!
Date Night is back in town on June 10 followed by 10 weeks of kid’s summer camp beginning June 13. We look forward to seeing our little campers back at the club soon.
If you are wondering how to celebrate the dads in your life, we have the answer: NBCC’s annual Father’s Day BBQ on June 19. Honor dad with a bountiful barbecue, sweet treats and entertainment the entire family will enjoy. Reservations are available online or by calling the Seahorse Grille directly at 949-524-8120.
Kids, put on your PJs and pass the popcorn because the first movie night of summer is coming your way on June 24. Check out the member website for further details and reservations.
And finally, we end the month with a new event at NBCC, Family Bingo Night. Brush up on some bingo slang and join us on June 29 for some good old-fashioned fun.
Do you know the numbers associated with these bingo slang terms?:
Clickety Click Unlucky for Some Garden Gate
Kelly’s Eye Knock at the Door Doctor’s Orders
Please help me welcome the following new members to the NBCC family:
Scott is a real estate fund manager and Nicole is a partner at intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens. Connor is 6 and attends Harbor Day School; Blakely is 2 and will attend Newport Coast Child Development Preschool in the fall. The Townes family resides in Newport Beach. BINGO
THE BALL FAMILY
Michelle and Brandon Ball are Newport Beach residents and share two daughters: Finley, 5 and Sawyer, 10 months. Brandon is a founding partner at Starch Creative, a full-service retail and experiential design agency. Michelle has an MBA, and most recently worked as a college instructor focusing on fashion and business.
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MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE TREATED TO A WEEKEND OF FUN WITH A SPECIAL MAGIC SHOW.
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Joey Connolly with an ice cream sundae
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Annabelle Connolly participating in the show
Participating in the Magic Show
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There are a number of different shots you can make while out on the course, though some are more desirable than others. While it may not travel as far as a draw, a fade shot can provide proper control and a soft landing.
According to Carlo Borunda, the director of instruction at Newport Beach Country Club, a fade can be pivotal for golfers to learn. “A fade describes a type of ball flight where the golf ball curves to the right (righthanded golfer) as it flies toward its intended target,” he explains.
Here, Borunda reveals how to perfect a fade and when to use it on the course.
BAY WINDOW: Why is it important to know how to hit a fade?
CARLO BORUNDA: The fade is one of the more accurate ball flights a golfer can hit because the golf ball tends to fly higher with more backspin. These two qualities allow the golfer to hit the golf ball closer to the hole on the green. It also helps to produce more accuracy with tee shots due to the increased backspin. You are bound to lower your scores whenever you can hit a fairway and get your approach shot close to the hole.
BW: Why don’t all golfers play a fade?
CB: Most golfers begin their golf journey by hitting a slice, which is an extreme version of a fade. A slice tends to be much more unpredictable and lacks power. For those reasons, beginner- to intermediate-level golfers try their hardest to curve the golf ball the other direction, which is called a draw. Although the draw can be more powerful, it lacks the accuracy that a fade will produce. I believe most golfers will benefit by learning to use the fade as they play a round of golf.
BW: What is the technique for producing a shot like this?
CB: The fade is accomplished by aiming to the left of your target with a club face that is slightly
To encourage a fade ball flight, set up with a slightly open club face and strive to maintain this position throughout the swing.
It is important that your posture is normal, but your alignment is left of your intended target line to produce a fade.
open (aimed to the right) at address. The swing technique is like the one used to hit a straight ball flight. The open club face at impact will produce the necessary curve to the ball and increased backspin. The swing feels as if you are pushing the ball to the right of your target line. The swing path remains to the left of your target line. The club face remains open through impact, which will promote the fade ball flight.
BW: What are some things to keep in mind when trying to accomplish this?
CB: It’s important to maintain the open club face that you present at address. The slice will happen if you continue to open the club by rolling your wrists as you swing the golf club. Another key to success is to remain relaxed. Tension in your wrists, arms and shoulders will rob you of valuable swing speed.
BW: Can you still create power with the driver while hitting a fade?
CB: Yes, the fade is still a very powerful ball flight. It is important to remember that center contact with the club face is key whenever you
The fade is one of the more accurate ball flights a golfer can hit because the golf ball tends to fly higher with more backspin.
are trying to produce power, regardless of the ball flight you are creating. Although backspin is very useful in promoting accuracy, it can negatively affect how far you hit the golf ball. Drives that are launched too high or have an excessive amount of backspin will limit the roll after your golf ball lands. I recommend that you use a launch monitor to help you understand how to manage the data points for generating power.
BW: Are there specific drills or exercises to practice off the course that can help?
CB: The swing path of the pull fade is very similar to a greenside bunker shot. Practicing your bunker shot is a great way to rehearse the fade swing. The short game pitch shot is also a great way to develop the open club face needed for the fade. As you learn to maintain an open club face at impact, you will notice how much higher the golf ball flies and the backspin that it creates.
BW: What should golfers keep in mind regarding their stance?
CB: The width of your stance should be
narrow so your hips and legs can help you generate power. I like to point my left foot slightly to the left at address, which also promotes better hip rotation. Make sure that you still feel balanced, which is critical to making solid contact with the golf ball.
BW: Does the club you use impact this at all?
CB: Golf clubs that have more loft—like … wedges—are difficult to fade, because they naturally generate so much backspin. It will be easier to produce fades with your mid-irons and longer-hitting golf clubs. The driver is the easiest to fade because it produces the least amount of backspin in your set of golf clubs.
BW: Are there situations in a round of golf where a fade is necessary?
CB: Yes, the fade is the preferred ball flight when the design of the hole curves to the right, which golfers call a dogleg right. The fade is also very useful when the left side of the hole is presented with water, bunkers and other trouble that can lead to higher scores if your golf ball lands there.
Radical Rabbit
EASTER AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB WAS ESPECIALLY EXCITING THIS YEAR, WITH A SKYDIVING EASTER BUNNY, AN EGG HUNT AND MORE.
Awaiting the Easter Bunny
Nicholas, Georgia and Sienna Stremick
Ella Mertlbauer
Anika, Siara and Atoshi Shorey
Annabelle, Joey and Sarah Connolly
Easter Bunny love
Easter egg hunt
The Akamine family
The Costanzo family
The Monroe family
The Vile family
On the way to the egg hunt
Skydiving bunny
The Flesher family
Summer Seafood
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB’S EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF, ARIC MATTSON, SHARES THE INSPIRATION BEHIND ONE OF HIS FAVORITE DISHES TO MAKE.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
Many chefs pull from their own experiences when creating menus, and Aric Mattson, the executive sous chef at Newport Beach Country Club, is no different. One dish he has been experimenting with lately—a striped bass that is perfect for summer, accompanied by grilled corn risotto, sunflower seeds, trumpet mushrooms and a citrus relish—was inspired by time spent with his grandparents.
“As a child, I would spend a couple weeks during the summer with my grandparents,” Mattson recalls. “We would go to Colorado and spend time camping, fishing and grilling. While fishing, we mostly caught different types of trout that my grandfather would grill. My grandmother was Mexican-Italian, and a great cook that would use methods and ingredients from both Mexico and Italy.”
Mattson thought back on these moments when he began dreaming up new summer dishes. In addition to the inspiration behind the meal,
“ As a child, we would go to Colorado and spend time camping, fishing and grilling. While fishing, we mostly caught different types of trout that my grandfather would grill.”
he made sure to focus on the best ingredients possible, ensuring that everything is in peak season for the time that the striped bass will be offered.
“We recently began working with a new seafood vendor at the club and, while talking to him, he brought up a great little striped bass that he raved about,” Mattson explains. “It did not disappoint; we brought in whole fish that I butchered down into filets and split them to make them a little more manageable for plating.”
While the bass is the most important ingredient, the additional produce is what makes the meal. The corn, especially, screams of summertime flavor. “I used the fresh corn in two different ways: Raw corn was used to make a jus, and I charred some on the grill, which I cut off the cob—both of which I added to the risotto while finishing it,” he says. “Using the corn to make a jus and its natural starch allows us to make a creamy risotto while keeping it dairy-free. Along with the corn, I used vegetable stock and fresh herbs to flavor the risotto.”
The citrus relish, too, features a number of fresh ingredients. “We are lucky, being in California, as some fruits and vegetables always seem to be in season, such as the ingredients for the citrus relish,” Mattson adds. “Using lemons, limes, grapefruits, navel oranges and blood oranges, I cut them into supremes and mix them with chopped shallots, chives, olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt and a touch of sugar. This relish could easily be substituted with a charred tomato pesto or simply a couple of blistered cherry tomatoes. Even talking about it now is making me hungry.”
As the club continues to fine tune its summer dinner menu, Mattson says to keep an eye out for this dish, or a variation of it, at The Seahorse Grille.
STRIPED BASS WITH GRILLED CORN RISOTTO AND CITRUS RELISH
Servings: 4
Striped Bass:
Blended oil
4 sustainably farmed striped bass filets, cleaned and cut into diamonds
Whole butter, cubed (optional)
Heat blended oil on high in a pan, then add fish to sear it. Slowly render the skin until crispy. If desired, add butter to brown the fish; baste with either the butter or with the oil already in the pan. To plate, serve with grilled corn risotto and top with citrus relish (recipes follow).
Grilled Corn Risotto:
4 pieces corn on the cob, husked (2 for grilling; 2 for jus)
2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups arborio rice
1 cup white wine
4 cups vegetable stock
2 ounces chopped herbs of choice (such as parsley, chives, chervil and tarragon)
2 ounces sunflower seeds
Salt and pepper, to taste
Place 2 ears of corn on the grill or over an open flame to char, then let it cool and cut it off the cob. Reserve. Remove kernels from the remaining 2 ears and place into a high-speed blender with a small amount of water. Purée until smooth, then remove and strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth. Reserve the
remaining liquid.
In a sauté pan or small rondeau, heat the olive oil and sauté the shallot and garlic. Season with a small amount of salt and pepper over medium heat until translucent. Add rice and more salt, then sauté until the edges of rice are translucent, but do not brown. Add white wine and stir until the wine has cooked out. Slowly add vegetable stock while stirring risotto occasionally. Do this until desired doneness is achieved.
Once you are ready to serve, add the herbs, corn jus and charred corn to the risotto. Stir and check seasoning.
Citrus Relish:
2 navel oranges
2 blood oranges
1 grapefruit
1 lemon
1 lime
1 medium shallot, minced
2 ounces chives, minced
4 ounces extra virgin olive oil
2 ounces sherry vinegar
Pinch of sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cut oranges, grapefruit, lemon and lime into supremes, retaining just the inner pulp. Combine with all other ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir and reserve for plating.
Recipe courtesy of Executive Sous Chef Aric Mattson
A Memorable Mother’s Day
IN MAY, A SPECIAL CELEBRATION WAS HELD FOR ALL OF THE IMPORTANT WOMEN IN OUR LIVES.
The Davenport family
The Monroe family
The Cain family
The Pilco family
Justin and Sasha Salib making a card for mom The Hill family
Flower cart
The Akamine family
Siena Wolfe
The Mertlbauer family
The Roach family
The Kramer family
The Hogan family
The Lantgen family
The Luesebrink family
The Kelly family
Heating Up
UNWIND IN THE SAUNA WHILE EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS HEALTH BENEFITS.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
Step into the Newport Beach Country Club saunas—located in both the men’s and ladies’ locker rooms—to relax, unwind and enjoy the many benefits associated with these heat sessions. Thought to have originated in Europe thousands of years ago, saunas have become popular in America as well, where they are often found in spas or fitness centers.
“Since steam rooms use a generator filled with boiling water to heat the space, there is more moisture—so more wet or damp air,” says Bianca Gillett, director of recreation at NBCC. “Due to the difference in air, the steam room has a few different benefits than the sauna. … Both are great options and have a lot of similar benefits though.”
Read on to discover why you should hit the sauna next time you stop by the local locker room.
REAP THE REWARDS
The benefits of utilizing a sauna are vast. But one of the most important, Gillett says, is the way it improves heart health. “Due to the high temperature, the skin heats up and core body temperature rises,” she explains. “This leads the heart rate to increase as well, the blood vessels below the skin dilate and cardiac circulation increases. Regular sauna usage has been shown to reduce the risk of all-cause mortality and fatal cardiac incidents along with reduced risk of stroke and hypertension.”
While the cardiovascular effects may be profound, that’s not the only reason to sweat it out in the sauna. It can also help flush toxins out of the body, thanks to the deep sweating that occurs. This helps reduce levels of lead, copper, zinc, nickel and mercury, among others, all of which can be absorbed in our daily environments, Gillett says. Saunas can also cause white blood cells to produce more rapidly, which aids the body in fighting viruses as well as sinus congestion
from common colds or allergies.
As the immune system improves, stress depletes. Another benefit is stress relief, as the relaxation experienced in the sauna can assist in regulating cortisol levels. This hormone, which is released when stressed, can lead to issues with the heart, the immune system, sleep and more. In the same vein, serotonin, which makes us feel good, is released during sauna sessions.
Fitness enthusiasts will get something extra out of the experience, as saunas help relax the muscles and soothe aches in both muscles and joints while also eliminating lactic acid. “Saunas aid in recovery after exercise and should be used after working out compared to before,” Gillett says. Plus, they can help you burn extra calories, a great tool to use along with exercising and a healthy diet.
For beauty gurus, here’s a skin care tip: Saunas are also able to cleanse the skin, with sweat removing bacteria from the epidermal layer and ducts. This pore cleansing can also improve capillary circulation for a softer look.
But the benefits aren’t just physical either. A study from the University of Eastern Finland found that, with regular use, saunas can lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s, which aligns with the Alzheimer’s Association’s declaration that sweating can improve brain health.
KEEP IN MIND
With the heat turned up, you’ll want to do some prep work before stepping inside. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you get ready to enjoy the sauna at NBCC.
• Set a Time Limit: First timers should stay in no longer than 15 minutes. If you use
the sauna often (say, four to seven times per week), you can bump the time up to a maximum of 20 minutes, depending on comfort level.
• Rinse Off: Before stepping inside (and after), take a quick shower. “You don’t want to bring any toxins from the environment into the sauna so showering before is a polite courtesy to others,” Gillett says. “And showering after is beneficial because it washes off
the remaining toxins in your sweat and you don’t want those toxins absorbing back into your skin.”
• Hydrate: Make sure to drink copious amounts of water before and after to avoid dehydration. Dehydration can lead to dryness of the mouth or extreme thirst, dizziness or lightheadedness, headache and more.
• Cool Off Slowly: Allow your body to gradually cool down after leaving the sauna.
Tenured Track
AFTER MORE THAN 35 YEARS AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB, IT’S A SURE BET THAT GROUNDSKEEPER MANUEL “TONY” MENDOZA IS IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
He may not be the only longtime Newport Beach Country Club employee, but with more than 35 years of experience at the property, Manuel “Tony” Mendoza is definitely the longest tenured member of the golf course maintenance team.
Mendoza first came to the United States in 1985, landing a position at the club in September of that same year. He traveled from his hometown of Managua, which is the capital of Nicaragua, in an effort to seek out better opportunities for himself and it seems that he was able to find that in NBCC.
As a groundskeeper for the club, Mendoza is responsible for keeping the golf course healthy—specifically, mowing the fairways and around the bunkers. He says he is proud of his role at the club, and enjoys making sure that the course is up to par for members to enjoy.
Over the years, things have changed at NBCC since Mendoza first started working there. Equipment has been updated and more groundskeepers have been added, both of which have vastly improved the look and quality of the golf course. In addition, these things have also made his job better as well.
Still, he says, he’s more appreciative of the members than any other aspect of his job. “Our golf members are here to play golf and keeping them happy is our goal,” Mendoza explains. He also loves working with the current agronomy team members.
Mendoza’s skill level and competence has grown over his time at NBCC as well. “[I really enjoy] my confidence in knowing my job well and appreciate the praise I get from the club and members,” he adds. Even with his self-assuredness, he says he constantly strives to be better.
Back in Nicaragua, he completed schooling through intermediate education, which would equate to junior high in America. He later became a professional baseball player as part of a league in the Central American country, and says that watching baseball is still one of his favorite hobbies to this day. As English is his second language, Mendoza has improved his communication skills during his time at NBCC as well, something he is very proud of.
Family is also important to Mendoza, who was married to his wife Elsanea Castillo for 15 years before she passed away. The couple had two children, Maria Esparza and Kenya de los Angeles, in addition to grandchildren Emmanuel and Natalie from daughter Kenya.
Mendoza admires seeing others achieve their goals. “[I] wish the best for everyone; it makes me happy [to see them succeed],” he says. This likely stems from his father, who taught him not only to work hard and be professional, but to always be kind to others. All things considered, Mendoza has done his father proud, as his professionalism and dedication to NBCC are sure to inspire staff around the club, its members and beyond.
Manuel “Tony” Mendoza, a groundskeeper at the club
The Golden Rule
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERS CRAIG AND KELLY BUCCOLA SHARE THEIR FAMILY MOTTO, THEIR FAVORITE LOCAL SPOTS AND WHAT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB MEANS TO THEM.
Every so often, the editors of Bay Window send out a questionnaire to one of the esteemed members or employees of an International Bay Clubs property to gain some insight into his or her life. These
nine questions allow our readers to learn something new about old friends, or discover somebody they have not met before. For this issue, we’re getting to know Newport Beach Country Club members Craig and Kelly Buccola.
Bay Window: What is your motto?
Craig and Kelly Buccola: The “golden rule” is our family motto: Treat others as you want to be treated. Kindness is important to us and we try and live our lives this way.
BW: What are your favorite local spots?
C&KB: Big Corona and the cliffs, Newport Beach Library, Crystal Cove, The Crab Cooker, Tommy Bahama, frozen bananas on Balboa Island, Rose’s for breakfast burritos, Pelican Grill to watch a game, Shake Shack for the view—and we’d be remiss not to mention Disneyland.
BW: What adds joy to your lives?
C&KB: Music. Max plays piano, Mia plays ukulele, Dad loves concerts and we always have music playing in the background.
BW: What does NBCC mean to you?
C&KB: We love that it has become a part of our kids’ childhood memories—enjoying junior golf, swim team, cotillion, holiday events and chocolate chip cookies!
BW: Where would you like to live?
C&KB: We love Newport Beach more than anywhere, but considering Kelly is a French teacher, we’d love to try life in France, in a large Haussmann apartment with a corner balcony above the lively and beautiful streets of Paris.
BW: What is one of your family’s goals?
C&KB: We would like to get a dog this year—[we] just need to convince Dad that this is a great idea.
BW: What are your favorite menu items at the Seahorse Grille?
C&KB: Protein bowl with chicken (Max), seafood Louie salad (Mia), Thai salad with salmon (Mom), Caesar salad with salmon (Dad).
BW: What do you want more of?
C&KB: Time.
BW: When are you at your happiest?
C&KB: Enjoying activities as a family, including skiing, appreciating the natural beauty of the beach and the mountains, playing volleyball and riding bikes together.
THE HOST OF THE COAST IN NEWPORT BEACH SINCE 1948
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Bill Blaine, Michelle Barto, Bruce Cook, Cory Cosenza, Mike Granja, Noel Hamilton, Wayne Harvey, R.J. King, Kory Kramer, Mark Larson, Kevin Martin, Joe Moody, James Papazis, Richard H. Pickup, Todd Pickup, Jane Rivera, Ryan Tomalas, John Wortmann, Jack Wright, Dr. Daniel Yanni
HONORARY GOVERNORS
Douglas K. Ammerman, David Banta, Richard Bertea, Robert C. Clay, James Doti, Robert W. Howard, Michael Nevell, Michael D. Stephens, Herbert Sutton, Catherine Thyen, Ethan Wayne, David C. Wooten
HONORARY GOVERNORS DECEASED
William C. Adams, Harold Ayres, Harry Axene, Joey Bishop, Guy Claire, Nick Doolin, Arden Flamson, George Gaudin, Senator Barry Goldwater, Dr. Frederick Grazer, Robert Guggenheim, Sam Gurley Jr., William Hadley, Richard Hausman, Gavin Herbert Sr., Clement Hirsch, Mary Lou Hornsby, Norman Kendall, John Killefer, Robert Lynch, Roger Miller, Richard Nabers, John J. McNaughton, R.J. Marshall, Arlis B. Parkhurst, Theodore Robins Jr., Jim Slemons, E. Morris Smith, W. Reed Sprinkel, John Wayne, Dorothy Yardley
Leticia Rice General Manager
Balboa Bay Club
Dear Members,
Let’s hear it for all the Dads! We can’t kick off summer without first celebrating all our dads, and what better way than by spending the day enjoying our annual Father’s Day Car Show! Every year it gets better and better and this year is no exception. Once again Aaron Trent and our own Chairman of the Board of Governors, John Wortmann, have provided a lineup of cars you won’t want to miss. Join us on Sunday, June 19th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for an up close and personal look at the latest and greatest, some oldies but goodies and one-of-a-kind beauties.
We have so many wonderful events planned throughout the summer, including our popular summer concerts, the all-new Kid’s Club Movie Nights, Power Burger weekends, pop-up surprises and the all-new BBC Rodeo Roundup family nights. Be sure to check out the events pages in this issue and mark your calendar so you don’t miss any of the fun!
My sincerest congratulations go out to all our 1221 scholarship recipients for 2022. It was such a great feeling to be back to interviewing students in person and hearing all about how excited they are to be heading off to college. This year may have been the most impressive group of students we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Thank you to all our members who continue to support our 1221 scholarship program and don’t forget you can make donations at any time to the scholarship fund. Simply make your check payable to the Balboa Bay Club Scholarship fund and drop it off at the Club desk or mail it to the club: Attention Aaron Trent. Watch for next month’s magazine to read all about these fine young students.
Congratulations to all our 1221 scholarship candidates and to all our graduating BBC members from kindergarten to college; we celebrate you and wish you the best.
We look forward to welcoming you at the club!
Leticia
Manners Matter
GOOD TIMES FOR ALL ARE ENSURED WITH RESPECT, THOUGHTFULNESS AND DECENCY
We are excited to welcome all our members for an exciting summer here at the Club! As we dive into the season and prepare for all the fun, we want to take this opportunity to reiterate some key points related to the Club rules referred to here as the BBC Member Code of Conduct.
This Code is part of our ongoing efforts to continue to improve your private club experience, enhance the value of your membership and ensure the highest quality of service. Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action.
MEMBERSHIP
Members are expected to treat fellow members and all staff with courtesy and respect.
• Use of profanity is strictly prohibited.
• Phone usage should be limited and at a respectable volume while in the Clubhouse. We ask that calls not be taken in Members Grill.
• Dogs are not permitted on the beach, lawn,
or pool deck. Dogs dining with their member owner are allowed on the patio only and must remain on the ground.
GUEST POLICY
Members must adhere to the Member Guest Policy including properly checking in guests at the Club Desk or with a recreation attendant. Members must accompany their guests and are responsible for their conduct and behavior at all times. As a reminder:
• A maximum of six (6) guests per membership per day are permitted.
• $25 per person guest fee applies. Guest fees must be charged to the membership account.
• We will be observing two (2) blackout dates for guests this summer–July 4th and Labor Day (9/5). Any individuals not listed on the membership are considered guests and will not be permitted to utilize Club facilities on these dates.
• Please contact the Club Desk for event specific guest policies.
ATTIRE
Attire should suit the surroundings and atmosphere of the Club. It is also expected that members will advise their guests of the dress requirements.
• Appropriate and family friendly swimwear is required at the Member Beach and Pool. Brazilian, Cheeky, Thong cuts and overly revealing swimwear is not permitted.
• Closed toe shoes are required in the fitness center, racquetball, and basketball courts.
• Shoes must be worn while inside the Clubhouse.
• Members Grill: shoes, a shirt or non-revealing cover-up are required. Guests wrapped in towels or visibly wet will not be served. This policy applies to children as well.
MEMBERS GRILL
• Members must check in at the host stand in Members Grill to obtain a seat.
• Members Grill should not be used as a walkway.
CHILDREN
Members are responsible for the conduct of their children and are expected to monitor them at all times.
• Children under 14 may not be left unattended while at the club.
• Children under 14 are restricted from using the hot tub.
• Children should be supervised at all times and should not be left to wander the Clubhouse independently.
• Running in the hallways, Members Grill, and unsupervised use of the basketball court are prohibited.
Selby Gillett Director of Membership
Summer Fun In the Sun
NEW MEMBERS JOIN THE BBC FAMILY PARTAKING IN SUMMER 2022 PROGRAMS
By Selby Gillett, Director of Membership
Hello, Summer! June is likely one of my favorite months at the Club. I love the energy here as we launch into full summer season. It’s so vibrant!
MANAKIDES FAMILY:
“We look forward to the kids splashing in the pool this summer and getting to know other families through the Club’s fun social events.”
NELSON & MESHELL HOLDO:
CUYLER FAMILY:
The Cuylers are looking forward to spending family time at the Club in and out of the water and meeting other families.
“After a lifetime in the Pasadena/ San Marino area, my wife Meshell (“Mimi”), daughter Samantha (and Rosie!) and I are thrilled to have set down new roots and made our new home in Newport. As reciprocal members, the BBC was often our home away from home for our many weekends and summers here, but we are honored to be new members and very much look forward to getting to know our new community and being active participants in Club social life. Thank you all for making us feel so welcome!”
SARAH HUGHES:
“I am so excited to become a member of the Balboa Bay Club. My son, Harrison, and I are looking forward to sunny pool days, s’mores on the beach and of course, Taco Tuesdays! We can’t wait to meet new friends and make new memories here in Newport Beach.”
HOUCHIN FAMILY:
“Since being in the agriculture business ties us to reside full time in Bakersfield, we are very much looking forward to escaping the heat for vacations in Newport. We are excited to utilize both the pool amenities as well as attend some of the fun family events, camps, and kids’ activities.”
BROWN FAMILY:
“We are looking forward to developing new friendships with the BBC’s members and enjoying a nice cocktail by the pool while our boys are having fun at the basketball courts, arcade, and beach.”
A New Healthy Perspective On Wedding Wellness
PLANNING NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS ALTERNATIVES FOR WEDDING CELEBRATIONS
BY RACHEL REITKOPP
The new trend of 2022 is practicing healthy living. No longer do we follow crash diets and deprive ourselves of nutrients. Getting married is one of the best, most profound events in a person’s life. So many people in the past would exhaust themselves trying to fit into their “dream” wedding dress. It is time to say goodbye to diets and hello to conscious pre-wedding wellness. When the bride is getting ready for her wedding, she is getting ready for her life. Make health a priority.
When asking people how they perceive dieting the answer is usually that they do not prepare. The extremes of the dieting culture
are starting to subside, and people are beginning to take a much more balanced approach to health and wellness.
With wedding planning comes much celebrating. We have our bachelorette parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners. In the past, all this celebration could mean overindulging that would result in guilt. No one should have to choose between celebrating such pivotal moments or following a wedding “diet.”
At Balboa Bay Club and Resort, our chef has put together a large variety of healthy options on our catering menus. Just because we are out eating with our friends, does not mean we have to be gluttonous, and it does
not mean we have to be restrictive. Chef Prabeen has added everything to our menus from Egg White Garden Frittatas for your bridal brunch to protein and nutrient packed hors d’oeuvres for your evening rehearsal dinners. With the amount of macro and micronutrients packed into these new dishes we have added to our menus, we can excuse ourselves for having those couple mimosas we paired with it.
Let us at Balboa Bay Club and Balboa Bay Resort guide you into a healthy new life. Call me directly at 949-630-4312 or email rreitkopp@balboabayclub.com to begin your party planning.
Wine Tasting, Equestrian Adventures and Shopping!
THE LADIES OF THE 1221 CLUB TRAVEL TO SOLVANG FOR A LONG WEEKEND GETAWAY
Dining at the Chumash Casino steakhouse The Willows
Group with Flag Is Up horse trainer/rider
Nancy Green, Kathy Hamilton, Jacqueline Fox
Jacqueline Fox, Catherine Thyen, Debbie Ellsworth
The Women of the 1221 Club at Michelin-star restaurant First & Oak in Solvang
Aaron Trent with the Women of the 1221 Club in Santa Ynez wine country
Bridgette Patty with retired race horse at world famous Flag Is Up Farm
Leticia Rice, Donna Martin
Jane Rivera, Juanita Herberger
Lisa Hallaian and Juanita Herberger
June, July and August Member Events 2022
JUNE
PRIME RIB THURSDAYS
JUNE 2, 9 & 16 ONLY
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Come and get it while it lasts! Join us for Chef Jacob’s 3-course Prime Rib Dinner. A Petite Classic Caesar, followed by a 12 oz. Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Au Jus and Horseradish Crème, fresh Bread Rolls, finished with New York Cheesecake and mixed berries. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
WEEKEND BRUNCH ON THE BAY
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Enjoy a delicious Brunch for the whole family here at the Club. All your favorites including Avocado Toast, Eggs Benedict, Huevos Steak Rancheros and Crispy Fried Chicken ‘n’ Waffles. Captain Crunch French Toast for the kids, plus delicious Belgian Waffles, and Buttermilk Pancakes hot off the griddle! Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
EXPERIENCE “A LITTLE ITALY” AT THE CLUB
EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Join us in Members Grill for our delicious Italian dinner night. Chef Jacob’s Italian Classics Menu will include your choice of savory Italian favorites you are sure to love. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
LADIES SUMMER BUNCO NIGHT
MONDAY, JUNE 6
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • BOARDROOM
A perfect way to meet other women of the Club. Make reservations quickly to join us for the fast-paced dice game of Bunco. House wine and snacks included. Bring $12 cash for game
buy-in, all monies awarded at end of games. Even the biggest loser can come home the biggest winner! Space is limited. A Members only event. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4120.
FIESTA TACO TUESDAYS
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Live Mariachi music and great Margarita specials, paired with Chef Jacob’s delicious Menu Items! Taco Man Station featuring: Carne Asada, Chicken or Fish Tacos, Seafood Ceviche, Tijuana Caesar Salad, Enchiladas, Dessert Station and more. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
FAMILY MOVIE BUCKETS!
FRIDAY, JUNE 10 (AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP BETWEEN 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Gather your family for a movie night at home. Complete the experience with your very own pre-made Movie Night Bucket. Order your Family Movie Bucket today by calling the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Movie Night Buckets are compliments of your Club. One bucket per family please.
ALL-NEW BBC ROUND-UP
RODEO NIGHTS!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 & 29
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • MEMBERS LAWN
This Summer you are going to love bringing the entire family to the Club for our Western Theme Nights on the lawn. Our DJ will play all your country favorites while keeping the kids entertained. Western props, cowboy hats and of course, a full-size rodeo mechanical bull will complete the fun! Take a night off from cooking to enjoy Chef’s delicious Big-Bold-BBQ-Menu! Featuring Baby Back Ribs, Spicy Hotlinks, Beef Dogs, Cheeseburger Sliders, BBQ Chicken and Tri-Tip, Smoked BBQ Salmon, Fresh Salads and Slaw, Corn on the Cob, Roasted Vegetables, BBQ Baked Beans, Sliced Watermelon, Creamy
Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Buttermilk Biscuits, Assorted Desserts and more! Reservations not required.
ALL SUMMER CONCERT TICKET SALES
GO LIVE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15BEGINNING AT 10:00 AM – SEE THE LINEUP FOR JULY AND AUGUST SUMMER NIGHTS!
SUMMER FUN FAMILY BINGO NIGHT THURSDAY, JUNE 16 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM • BAY VIEW ROOM
Join us for a fun summer night with a full hour of festive, fast-paced bingo games and great gift card prizes. Snacks and beverage service will be available. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4120.
FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH ON THE BAY SUNDAY, JUNE 19 • SEATING AT 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Treat Dad to a delicious Brunch at the Club on his special day! Enjoy a build-your-own Omelet Station, Carving Station, Sushi and Seafood Display, variety of Fresh Salads and Delicious Desserts. After brunch, stop by the Car Show for more Father’s Day Fun! 48-hour cancellation policy of $25 per person applies. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4290.
15TH ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW
SUNDAY, JUNE 19 • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM • UPPER RESORT PARKING DECK
Enjoy a fine collection of cars, great music, family fun, and much more. From rare to classic, custom or antique, BBC Members are invited to enter their own cars or sponsor a friend to enter. Fresh grilled BBQ favorites, cocktails, and concessions will be available for purchase. Trophies awarded at approximately 2:00 pm. Car Show is complimentary, thanks to our sponsors. Reservations not required To enter cars, please call 949.630.4120 or stop by the Club Desk to fill out an entry form. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, June 15.
ISLAND THURSDAYS ARE BACK! BEGINS THURSDAY, JUNE 23 & 30 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Join us at the Club this month for Island Thursdays. Enjoy reduced priced Mai Tais, Chef Jacob’s special Hawaiian Sunset Dinner Menu and the island sounds of BBC favorite, Coconut Frank, playing live steel drum music! Reservations for Members Grill required, please call 949.630.4290.
MEMBER MIXER ON THE BAYFEATURING THE DANNY MAIKA BAND
FRIDAY, JUNE 24 • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM MEMBERS LAWN & BEACH
Join us for a terrific night under the stars with Live Music on the Beach. Danny Maika brings his full band to the BBC playing all your favorite tunes. Dance in the sand or enjoy lounge seating and cocktail tables on the lawn. Complete the night with great food and summer cocktails. Compliments of your Club. A Member only event. Reservations required by calling the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
SUMMER BEACH GRILLIN’
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM • MEMBERS BEACH
Beginning Saturday, June 25 and lasting all summer long, bring family and friends for summertime favorites, grilled fresh to order on the Beach! Refreshing summer cocktails and daily drink specials at the Pool Bar, while you soak up some sun. Enjoy live music poolside every Sunday. Reservations not required.
JULY
PATRIOTIC THEMED MOVIE BUCKETS!
FRIDAY, JULY 1 (AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP
BETWEEN 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Gather your family and join us for a Summer
movie night at home. Complete the experience with your very own pre-made Patriotic Movie Night Bucket. Order your Movie Bucket today by calling the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Movie Night Buckets are compliments of your Club. One bucket per family please.
ROOT BEER FLOAT SATURDAY
SATURDAY, JULY 2 • 11:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MEMBERS LAWN & BEACH
Join us on the lawn as we serve up Ice-Cold Frosty Root Beer with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Compliments of your Club!
A perfect summertime treat for everyone.
EXPERIENCE “A LITTLE ITALY” AT THE CLUB
EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Join us in Members Grill for our delicious Italian dinner night. Chef Jacob’s Italian Classics Menu will include your choice of savory Italian favorites you are sure to love. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
WEEKEND BRUNCH ON THE BAY
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Enjoy a delicious Brunch for the whole family, here at the Club. All your favorites including Avocado Toast, Eggs Benedict, Huevos Steak Rancheros and Crispy Fried Chicken ‘n’ Waffles. Captain Crunch French Toast for the kids, plus delicious Belgian Waffles, and Buttermilk Pancakes hot off the griddle! Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
4TH OF JULY BEACH BASH
AND OLD GLORY BOAT PARADE
MONDAY, JULY 4 • 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM MEMBERS BEACH & LAWN
A patriotic day filled with fun and rich with Club traditions, including: the singing of the National Anthem, and the Old-Glory Boat Parade. Take in the summer sun at the Beach or Pool and enjoy fun lawn games, our famous pie-eating contest, and more. Beach BBQ available for purchase. Reservations not required. Beach lounge chairs are available on a firstcome, first-served basis, plan to arrive early. Members Only. No-Guests.
FIESTA TACO TUESDAYS
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Live Mariachi music and great Margarita specials, paired with Chef Jacob’s delicious Menu Items! Taco Man Station featuring: Carne
Asada, Chicken or Fish Tacos, Seafood Ceviche, Tijuana Caesar Salad, Enchiladas, Dessert Station and more. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
ISLAND THURSDAYS CONTINUE! EVERY THURSDAY IN JULY
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Join us at the Club this month for Island Thursdays. Enjoy reduced priced Mai Tais, Chef Jacob’s special Hawaiian Sunset Dinner Menu and the island sounds of BBC favorite, Coconut Frank, playing live steel drum music. Reservations for Members Grill required, please call 949.630.4290.
LADIES BUNCO NIGHT
MONDAY, JULY 11
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • BOARDROOM
Make reservations quickly to join us for the fast-paced dice game of Bunco. This event sells out quickly. House wine and snacks included. Bring $12 cash for game buy-in, all monies awarded at the end of the games. Even the biggest loser can come home the biggest winner! Space is limited. A Members only event. 48hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4120.
BBC RODEO ROUND-UP NIGHTS!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 & 27
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • MEMBERS LAWN
Bring the entire family to the Club for our Western Theme Nights on the lawn in July. Our DJ will play all your country favorites while keeping the kids entertained. Western props, cowboy hats and of course, a full-size rodeo mechanical bull will complete the fun! Take a night off from cooking to enjoy Chef’s delicious Big-Bold-BBQ-Menu! Featuring Baby Back Ribs, Spicy Hotlinks, Beef Dogs, Cheeseburger Sliders, BBQ Chicken and Tri-Tip, Smoked BBQ Salmon, Fresh Salads and Slaw, Corn on the Cob, Roasted Vegetables, BBQ Baked Beans, Sliced Watermelon, Creamy Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Buttermilk Biscuits, Assorted Desserts and more! Reservations not required.
“YÄCHTLEY CRËW” – YACHTY SOFT ROCK LIVE SUMMER CONCERT
FRIDAY, JULY 15 • 6:30 PM DOORS OPEN, 7:30 PM CONCERT MEMBERS LAWN
Yächtley Crëw, also known as, The Titans of Soft Rock, will reel you in with not only their great sound but also their silly and fun antics as they perform timeless soft rock hits by Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates, Toto and more! You will love the look of their thematic nautical suits and highly entertaining, cheeky, self-aware choreography. Guaranteed to sell out, get your tickets early! 72-hour cancellation policy. For tickets, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Tickets go live on June 15 at 10:00 am!
KID’S CAMP DISNEY MOVIE NIGHT/ PARENT DATE NIGHT
TUESDAY, JULY 19
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • IN THE RESORT
Kids are going to love watching their favorite Disney Movies on the big screen, while parents enjoy a Date Night at the Club! Unlimited popcorn, movie theater candies and kid’s dinner included! Bring your favorite pillow and blanket and come in your pajamas. Limited seating available, so make reservations early. Members only, no guests. Kids must be checked in and out by their parents. Parents are welcome to enjoy their own dinner in A&O or Taco Tuesday in Members Grill. Parents must remain on property. Reservations required, please call Recreation at 949-630-4420.
6:30 PM DOORS OPEN, 7:30 PM CONCERT • MEMBERS LAWN
Flashback Heart Attack delivers the highest quality 80s music experience ever! Performing over 100 live shows annually, this is your own private concert to hear the songs you remember and dance to the music you love! Guaranteed to sell out, get your tickets early! 72-hour cancellation policy. For tickets, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Tickets go live on June 15 at 10:00 am!
KONA ICE – SNO-CONE DAY RETURNS!
SATURDAY, JULY 23
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM • NEAR CLUB POOL
Join us for Sno-Cone Saturday here at the Club! A fun day full of 10 different flavors to kick off summertime fun! This event is compliments of your Club.
FAMILY MOVIE BUCKETS
TUESDAY, JULY 26 (AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP BETWEEN 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) Gather your family for a movie night at home. Complete the experience with your very own pre-made Movie Night Bucket. Order your Family Movie Bucket today by calling the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Movie Night Buckets are compliments of your Club. One bucket per family please.
AUGUST
FIESTA TACO TUESDAYS
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL Live Mariachi music and great Margarita specials, paired with Chef Jacob’s delicious Menu Items! Taco Man Station featuring: Carne Asada, Chicken or Fish Tacos, Seafood Ceviche, Tijuana Caesar Salad, Enchiladas, Dessert Station and more. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BINGO
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM • MEMBER LAWN
Enjoy one final game night on the Bay, before heading back to school. Lucky winners will be awarded school supplies, plus great gift card prizes. Snacks and beverage service will be available. $25 per guest, 6-guests max per membership. 48hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4120.
ISLAND THURSDAYS CONTINUE!
EVERY THURSDAY IN AUGUST
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Join us at the Club this month for Island Thursdays. Enjoy reduced priced Mai Tais, Chef Jacob’s special Hawaiian Sunset Dinner Menu and the island sounds of BBC favorite, Coconut Frank, playing live steel drum music. Reservations for Members Grill required, please call 949.630.4290.
HAWAIIAN SUMMER LUAU PARTY FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
6:00 PM RECEPTION, 6:30 PM DINNER MEMBERS LAWN AND BEACH
Transport yourself to the islands for an evening with our popular Hawaiian Summer Luau. Enjoy welcome leis, authentic live music, Chef’s whole-roasted pig on the beach, tropical drinks, Polynesian Dancers and a Fire-Knife Dancer finale! Guaranteed to sell out, so please get your tickets early! Members Only, No Guests, No Walk-Ins. Seating is limited. 48-hour cancellation policy. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4120.
EXPERIENCE “A LITTLE ITALY” AT THE CLUB
EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT • 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Join us in Members Grill for our delicious Italian dinner night. Chef Jacob’s Italian Classics Menu will include your choice of savory Italian favorites you are sure to love. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
FAMILY BACK-TO-SCHOOL THEME MOVIE NIGHT BUCKETS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 (AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP BETWEEN 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Gather your family for a movie night at home. Complete the experience with your very own pre-made Movie Night Bucket with a BackTo-School theme. Order your Family Movie Bucket today by calling the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Movie Night Buckets are compliments of your Club. One bucket per family please.
CONCERT KICK-OFF FEATURING
BBC RODEO ROUND-UP NIGHTS!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 & 25
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • MEMBERS LAWN
If you haven’t yet tried it, you’re going to love bringing the entire family to the Club for our Western Theme Nights on the lawn. Our DJ will play all your country favorites while keeping the kids entertained. Western props, cowboy hats and of course, a full-size rodeo mechanical bull will complete the fun! Take a night off from cooking to enjoy Chef’s delicious Big-Bold-BBQ-Menu! Featuring Baby Back Ribs, Spicy Hotlinks, Beef Dogs, Cheeseburger Sliders, BBQ Chicken and Tri-Tip, Smoked BBQ Salmon, Fresh Salads and Slaw, Corn on the Cob, Roasted Vegetables, BBQ Baked Beans, Sliced Watermelon, Creamy Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Buttermilk Biscuits, Assorted Desserts and more! Reservations not required.
“BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE – CATCH A WAVE” – LIVE SUMMER CONCERT
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
6:30 PM DOORS OPEN, 7:30 PM
CONCERT • MEMBERS LAWN
Fun, Sun and Surf sets the backdrop on the Bay for this recreation of the 1960s Beach Boys tribute, “Catch A Wave.” Vocal harmony beyond belief! Sporting authentic detail just as you remember, this act recreates the 1960s Beach Boys right down to the white instruments, blue and white stripe shirts, and wavy hair evoking that unique California harmonic surf-pop sound so recognizable around the world. This show is a must see! Guaranteed to sell out, get your tickets early! 72-hour cancellation policy. For tickets, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Tickets go live on June 15 at 10:00 am!
LADIES BUNCO NIGHT
MONDAY, AUGUST 15
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • BOARDROOM
Make reservations quickly to join us for the fast-paced dice game of Bunco. This event sells out quickly. House wine and snacks included. Bring $12 cash for game buy-in, all monies awarded at the end of the games. Even the biggest loser can come home the biggest winner! Space is limited. A Members only event. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4120.
KID’S CAMP DISNEY MOVIE NIGHT/ PARENT DATE NIGHT
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – IN THE RESORT Kids are going to love watching their favorite
Disney Movies on the big screen, while parents enjoy a Date Night at the Club! Unlimited popcorn, movie theater candies and kid’s dinner included! Bring your favorite pillow and blanket and come in your pajamas. Limited seating available, so make reservations early. Members only, no guests. Kids must be checked in and out by their parents. Parents are welcome to enjoy their own dinner in A&O or Taco Tuesday in Members Grill. Parents must remain on property. Reservations required, please call Recreation at 949-630-4420.
“COUNTRY ARTIST TRIBUTE –LUKE BRYAN & MIRANDA LAMBERT” –LIVE SUMMER CONCERT
An all-hits, power packed tribute to not one, but two of today’s biggest arena-rocking country stars. Experience the top country music of Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert in one spectacular show. Our Country Artist Tribute Shows have always been crowd-pleasers featuring the best look-a-likes and sound-a-like Country Stars you love. Guaranteed to sell out, get your tickets early! 72-hour cancellation policy. For tickets, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Tickets go live on June 15 at 10:00 am!
“TIJUANA DOGS” – LIVE FINALE SUMMER CONCERT
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
6:30 PM DOORS OPEN, 7:30 PM CONCERT • MEMBERS LAWN
Topping off our Summer Concert Series this year, you don’t want to miss SoCal’s hottest band featuring the one and only Matt Mauser. Matt returns to the BBC to perform classic rock hits and modern favorites, as only he and his Tijuana Dogs band can. You are sure to be up dancing the night away. This concert will sell out, get your tickets early! 72-hour cancellation policy. For tickets, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Tickets go live on June 15 at 10:00 am!
BBC CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
MEMBERS LAWN
More Details To Come.
FAMILY MOVIE BUCKETS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 (AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP BETWEEN 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) Gather your family for a movie night at home. Complete the experience with your very own pre-made Movie Night Bucket. Order your Family Movie Bucket today by calling the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Movie Night Buckets are compliments of your Club. One bucket per family please.
Spring Awakening
EASTER IS CELEBRATED IN STYLE AT THE CLUB
The James Family
Jack and Ben Innocenti, Noah and Jude Thomas
The Stravros Family
Ken and Jaril Kathcarp, George and Leean Prince
Easter buffet
Dylan, Hadley and Tristen Hallock
Brianna Becker, Shirley Becker
Ford and Phoenix Thomas
Jessica and McKenna Lora
The Lienau Family
Jake Hill
Douglas Hauck
The Rivera Family
The Word Family
The Tschirn Family
Lola, Ruby and Lilly Anderson
The Pirro Family
The Pinkalla Family
Finn James Harper Thomas
Getting To Know Staci Barrett
THIS BBC MEMBER IS READY FOR A SUMMER IN THE SUN
PHOTOS AND STORY BY ANN CHATILLON
Staci Barrett and her best friend, Angela Dunning, launched a new line of sunscreen: L Ā SOL. Lip
balm is part of the collective as well. Staci, who owns her own marketing agency, has always been an adventurous entrepreneur. She’s married with two
children and loves design, clothes, entertaining and, most of all, spending time with her kids and husband. The Barrett family lives in Newport Heights and they all enjoy hanging out at the Bay Club and soaking in the beautiful views.
AC: What's something you'll never do again?
SB: Swim with sharks.
AC: If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, whom would you choose?
SB: Gwyneth Paltrow; we both went to UCSB around the same time and I am
in awe of GOOP and how it’s become the go-to beauty site for so many.
AC: When are you most happy?
SB: Warm vacations, drinking a cocktail with my husband and watching my kids have an amazing time.
AC: What food do you crave at the club?
SB: I love the steak salad and the watermelon margarita with fresh juice and Tajin around the rim.
AC: Homebody or Jet-set?
SB: Jet-set. I love to travel. We go to Europe every other year.
AC: Any fun fact we might not know about you?
SB: One of my first jobs was for Mattel, as a Barbie Model.
AC: What makes your sunscreen, L Ā SOL, superior?
SB: It's truly an environmentally friendly, clean product with high levels of zinc. It's smooth and virtually clear; no chalky white on the skin.
AC: What do you fear?
SB: Fear itself.
AC: What's your favorite movie?
SB: The Holiday with Cameron Diaz.
AC: What do you enjoy most about the BBC?
SB: Socializing with friends while looking at the breathtaking view.
AC: Are you a dog or cat person?
SB: Dog, a hundred percent. We love our goldendoodle, Cotton Candy Poki Bowl (CC).
AC: What's your favorite season?
SB: Warm winter days in SoCal.
Ronan, Staci and Keira Barrett
MONDAY - THURSDAY 3:00 pm - 5:30
JUNE 20TH — AUG 19TH
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM AGES 4 AND UP
Bunny Love
THE EASTER BUNNY HAS PLENTY OF HUGS FOR ALL THE BBC KIDS
Charlotte Papazis and Antalya Soylemez
The Sperry Family
Emma and Madeline Rasch
Easter Games
The Beans Family
Berlynn Sinclair
Alice in Wonderland and Lennon Motzer
Amelia Swanson
The Ball Family
Siena Angelo
The Countess Family
The Soylemez Family
The Suryan Family
The Lyon Family
The Paglia Family
The Shinder Family
The Humphreys Family
The Loshbaugh Family
Madison Swanson
Cassidy Stokes
The Sinclair Family
Mom’s Special Day
A FABULOUS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH WELCOMES BBC MOMS AND FAMILIES
The Brennan Family
The Francis Family
The Ball Family
The Jarrett Family
The Biundo Family
Ava and Nicole Charles Joanne Goldine and Erin Kayl
Helen Brennan and Kevin Brennan
The Wheeler Family
The Lang Family
The McDonald Family
The Chamsi Family
The McLaughlin Family
The Liberto Family
The Pinkalla Family
The Johnson Family
The Aberg Family
The Hudson Family
¿Cuando calienta el sol aquí en la playa?
THE BBC CROWD CELEBRATES CINCO DE MAYO
Axel, Erin, Alex, Joe Pirro
Christin and Brandon Kordower
CJ Noecker, Lisa Hallock, Tammy Belcher, Kurt Belcher, Sarah Weber, Amber Stavros
David Reed and Kathy Hamilton
JP and Courtney Roach
Jim and Charleen Schue, Alex and Ryan Brown
Leticia Rice, David Reed, Kathy Hamilton
Karen and Jim Allen
Michelle, Nelson and Sammy Holdo, Brynn Eberhardt
Rebecah Weber, Lisa King, Paul Scauzillo, Stephanie Pettey
Tim Beans, Michelle Berner, Cheryl Glover
Robert Reeves, Governor Mark Larson, Michelle Larson, Lisa Cpierings, Jan Spierings
Marina Dutton General Manager
Balboa Bay Resort
Dear Guests, Members, and Visitors,
As we enter into the summer season on the coast, our recreation concierge is available to assist with all your vacation plans both here at the resort as well as off-site. Our robust list of activities includes Gondola rentals, shopping excursions, picnics at Crystal Cove Beach, golf, spa, kayaking, hiking, biking, and more! This month we are excited to highlight our personalized cabana and Duffy experiences including food, beverage, and décor. Check out our article in this month’s issue for more information and a sneak peek on how we helped one influencer celebrate her 20th birthday in true Newport Beach style.
We enjoy creating special memories for locals, guests, and members. Our dedicated staff can assist you with any size party, whether it is in one of our event spaces or at our restaurant. As an added benefit, we welcome large parties to reserve tables on the A+O Restaurant | Bar patio to enjoy the incredible views we have to offer. You can reach A+O Restaurant | Bar at 949-630-4285. Be sure to ask how we can help personalize your experience with a customized decorations package.
Lastly, to our valued members, I thank you for your loyalty. We are committed to ensuring you have a memorable stay. We are enhancing your arrival experience and even adding a few special surprises that we hope you will enjoy the next time you stay with us.
Feel free to ask for me at any time - I welcome the opportunity to connect and get your feedback during your visit. I look forward to seeing you around the resort and at our special events.
Marina
A SPECIAL POOL PARTY AT BALBOA BAY RESORT
INFLUENCER AVA MICHELLE CELEBRATES HER 20TH BIRTHDAY
BY FRANCINE SLOSSER / PHOTOS COURTESY BALBOA BAY RESORT
Ava Michelle (@ava.michelle – 1.7M followers) chose to celebrate her twentieth birthday poolside at Balboa Bay Resort alongside friends and family - and a few mocktails. To help set the mood, Balboa Bay Resort partnered with the teams at @roserentalsnb and @Lolaslettersoc who expertly decorated the cabana with Ava’s favorite colors and a theme that matched her bohemian style.
The resort provided a delicious charcuterie platter, dessert and custom craft mocktails for the festive event. The poolside cabanas offer the perfect spot for hosting a small gathering. Live steel drums (every weekend in summer) completed the relaxing ambiance. The resort is launching its summer cabana packages including custom décor for any occasion. Visit balboabayresort.com for more information and to reserve your private cabana.
WORLD-CLASS OUTDOOR GYM AT BALBOA BAY RESORT
FITNESS BY THE BAY WITH CAZ TRAINING CLUB
BY FRANCINE SLOSSER / PHOTOS COURTESY OF CAZ TRAINING CLUB
Hotel Guests and Members are invited to take complimentary Fitness by the Bay classes with CAZ Training Club. Classes are every Monday on the waterfront Bayfront Lawn at 4:00pm, 5:15pm and 6:30pm and will take you station to station through the perfect mix of cardio and strength training. Enjoy cool ocean breezes as you break a sweat in this high energy workout with invigorating music. Enjoy after-class treats provided by CAZ partners, including Pressed juices, before heading over to A+O Restaurant | Bar which is offering a Special $15 CAZ Cocktail featuring Nosotros Tequila Blanco, Passoa
Passionfruit Liquor, lime juice, honey and Angostura Bitters.
Each month, CAZ Training Club donates a portion of their revenue when their attendance goal is met. July through September CAZ Training Club will be donating to the American Diabetes Association.
Hotel Guests and Members can email info@caztrainingclub.com at least 12 hours prior to class with your member or room reservation number to sign up. Classes are limited. Anyone can take advantage of one week of free classes at their training studio a block away from the resort. For more information, visit caztrainingclub.com.
Celebrate The Season With Dishes That Deliver Joy!
PLAN SUMMER CELEBRATIONS WITH AMAZING EASY-TO-CREATE MEALS.
BY LANA SILLS
BREAKFAST PIZZA
The pandemic has changed the way we eat as a family. We’ve relied more heavily on takeout these last twoyears…and now the restaurants I want to go to make me feel like I’m in a familiar kitchen where the food tastes like a memory. But you know what is even better? A BBQ in the Backyard, Brunch in the Kitchen, Lunch at the Beach or a simple Family Dinner. The Farmer’s Markets are filling up again with fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers and the month of June brings Father’s Day, graduations, weddings and beautiful warm weather. Celebrate with dishes that bring you joy.
Most of us fall back on the classics when it comes time to buy Father’s Day gifts. But if you really want to show off this year, you might want to dig a little deeper. Get Dad an Oonie Koda Gas Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven for stone-baked pizza…a Traeger Smoker that produces remarkable smoked BBQ…Truff Hot
Sauce in a variety pack…Herb & Lou’s Infused Ice Cubes in four flavors…for the Dad that loves movie night, Flavacol Popcorn Seasoning ($10 at Amazon) is the secret to movie-theater popcorn at home (you’ll swear that you’re at the movies!). And, Yun Hai Miso Soy Paste –best described as a sweet, toasty, umami bomb for marinating and dipping – for the handsome food connoisseur in your life.
How to spoil Dad on Father’s Day…how about a pool party, a BBQ party, a scrumptious breakfast on the patio or give Dad a break and plan a laid back day? 52% of Dads surveyed said they just wanted to relax with their families on Father’s Day. Plan a menu around your smoker or pizza oven, buy an assortment of beers, brew some iced tea and make lemonade, create a feel-good mix of classic rock, Southern soul, 90s hip-hop and upbeat pop classics. Grill the best porterhouse steak, octopus à la plancha with chorizo, citrus-marinated chicken with
FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST PIZZA
Dad will love this pizza topped with eggs, bacon and cheesy goodness. If you are making your own pizza dough, add garlic and herbs for a boost of flavor. You can make pizzas right away using freshly made dough or store-bought dough, or you can keep it in the fridge for up to three days and use it when you need it, and you can freeze balls of dough for pizza parties.
1 store-bought pizza dough
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup Crema Mexicana
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 eggs
4 strips bacon
Sliced green onion, for garnish
Stretch the dough to form a 12-inch circle and brush both sides with olive oil. Carefully spread the dough circle onto a pizza wheel and poke it with a fork all over to resist air bubbles. Spread the Crema Mexicana on the pizza and top with both cheeses. Lay the 4 bacon strips diagonally across the pizza dough to create four quadrants and use a spoon to make an indentation in the shredded cheese in each of the four quadrants (this will help you later when you add the eggs to the pizza). In the Ooni Koda Pizza Oven, cook for 1 minute.
Break an egg into each quadrant and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another minute or until the crust is cooked through and the eggs are cooked sunny side up style. Remove the pizza, cut into quarters, garnish with green onions and serve. Serves 4.
sliced garlic chili sauce, a Tomahawk that stops dinner conversations with steakhouse sides and smashed stuffed burgers with curly fries! For the new baby Dads, create a sit-back-and-enjoy-yourself menu of tapas, charcuterie, tinned Spanish seafood and cheese.
Love is in the June air, and nothing says “I love you” more than fabulous food. Weddings are scrumptious as seafood-centric buffets
CARAMELIZED ONION DIP
with Maine lobster, colossal tiger shrimp, oysters from the Pacific Northwest, Dungeness crab and seafood towers all sound delightful. Grazing tables are eccentric with imported cheeses and favorites like pepper-coated salami, prosciutto and mortadella, Havarti with jalapeño, Wensleydale cheese with blueberries to serve with ginger snaps – yes, ginger snaps, Sartori Cheese BellaVitano Merlot; a little sharp and a little salty, paired with fresh fruit. Dried fruit, pieces of chocolate, scattered candied pecans, pistachios and almonds…and the only thing left to deliver these taste creations is bread, crackers and artisanal crisps.
“Follow your Dreams” graduation parties in black, white and gold call for pizza, candy tables, vegetarian taco bar, sushi+poke table and soda bars. An antipasti grazing board with the fabulous tastes of Genoa salami, spicy Soppressata, provolone, Fontina wedges, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, broken into chunks, marinated artichokes, chunk white tuna, marinated red peppers, pepperoncini, an assortment of olives, focaccia and ciabatta bread. A collection of party dips is essential for your graduation party and these two dips (recipes included) will be your new favorites for your collection.
To toast the season, open a bottle and discover the trend of certified organic wine. These wines are taking center stage on wine lists as we awaken to the fact that what is in our glasses is as important as what is on our plate. Château le Puy is a traditional, classic producer of natural wine on an estate in Bordeaux. They have been organic for some 400 years and boast a host of completely natural wines. Best of all, their wines are delicious. Natural wines are made with as little preservatives as possible.
To all the Dads out there, Happy Father’s Day. Enjoy the day with the ones you love. And congrats to the grads and lovebirds…may your adventures be scrumptious.
CARAMELIZED ONION DIP
Better than any onion dip you’ve ever had… Sweet and creamy, and the real thing! The secret to the caramelized flavor is to slowly cook the onions until golden brown. Serve it with any kind of dipping chip, veggies or pretzels.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large yellow onions, peeled, cut in half and sliced thinly
Salt and white pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons dry white wine or chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 ounces whipped cream cheese
Heat the oil and butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté, stirring often over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Season the onions with salt and pepper and reduce the heat to low. Cook 20 minutes more or until the onions are golden brown and caramelized.
Increase the heat to medium and add the wine to deglaze. Scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan, then remove the pan from the heat and let the onions cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, whip together the sour cream, mayonnaise and cream cheese until smooth. Add the cooled caramelized onions and mix to blend well. Adjust the seasoning and serve at room temperature. Makes about 2 cups.
REUBEN DIP
Simply said, we love Reuben sandwiches... warm and melty with the classic flavors. Serve this luscious dip with cocktail rye bread or rye chips for dipping. Want more spice? Add hot sauce, mustard or horseradish.
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
1 cup corned beef, chopped
1/2 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix together the cream cheese and one cup of the Swiss cheese in mixing bowl. Spread the mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch glass pie pan. Drizzle with half of the salad dressing. Top with the corned beef, then top with the sauerkraut. Drizzle with the remaining salad dressing. Top with the remaining Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the dip begins to bubble and the cheese is melted. Makes one 9-inch pie pan of dip.
PISTACHIO WEDDING COOKIES
These beautifully round, buttery, pistachio-studded cookies are rolled in a sweet blizzard of snowy white powdered sugar. I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t love these!
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped pistachios (I grind them in a blender)
1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Add vanilla or pure pistachio extract. Add the flour and pistachios and mix until well blended. Cover and chill for 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Shape dough into balls, place them on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from pan to cool on wire racks. When cookies are cool, roll in confectioner’s sugar. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 3 dozen.
REUBEN DIP
PISTACHIO COOKIES
Soft and Subtle Mood with Barclay Butera
BY CHRISTINE PHILLIPS FOR BARCLAY BUTERA INTERIORS
Twice a year, the elite of the design community converge on North Carolina for the very prestigious High Point Market! This spring, Barclay was thrilled to launch his new collections in bedding, furniture, lighting, art and more. The mood at Barclay Butera Interiors these days is clean, serene and slightly transitional. In a world of chaos, Butera and his team are consistently getting more and more requests for calm spaces. Clients want their homes to be a retreat and refuge from the outside world. Soft cream, taupe
and heavenly neutrals fit the bill, especially in the bedroom where clients want to wind down from their day. New bedding collections including; Cabo, Park City and Carmel, have all been designed to enhance a tranquil atmosphere. And Butera’s latest furniture collection, Laguna, is offered in the perfect light chestnut finish mixed with fresh white keeping it crisp and versatile for homes coast to coast! Stay tuned for showroom transitions in Newport Beach to see Barclay’s latest collections and happy decorating this summer.
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ASTOUNDING ARGENTINA AND BRAZIL
PART II OF BBC TRAVEL WRITER PATRICK O’DONNELL’S ADVENTURE SOUTH OF THE BORDER
STORY AND PHOTOS BY PATRICK O’DONNELL
In my May 2022 story in Bay Window, I mentioned that my wife and I discovered South America. Machu Picchu was thrilling and we enjoyed the empanadas and pisco sours in Chile. But, in this story, I will take you to places I believe were even more interesting.
From Santiago it was a short flight over the Andes to the Argentinian capital that I found had sophistication and charm. Yes, Buenos Aires, with a greater metropolitan population of over 12 million has to be one of the great cities of the world. We began our visit in the Palermo district of elegant parks and streets down the 9 de Julio Avenue with 14 lanes, one of the broadest boulevards in the Americas, toward the Plaza de Mayo. Here is the Cabildo, a graceful example of colonial architecture and a symbol of Argentina’s
independence from Spain. Also here is the Casa Rosada, the pink palace that houses government offices. Our guide said, “In the U.S. you have the White House. Here we have the Pink House, and it is so beautiful.”
That day we also visited La Boca, a lively Italian neighborhood with brightly painted buildings. This portside barrio began in the 1830s as a mass settlement for European immigrants. Our guide said paint for these homes and businesses came from maintance workers on nearby ships that were moored here; they would give the town people nearempty paint cans and they would paint their homes with the leftover paint. Now, buildings in the Boca are covered with three or maybe even four different colors. I love this place and the best part was watching people dancing in the streets and open-air cafes.
They were all doing the same dance—you guessed it, the Tango. They say the dance was invented here and people are totally crazy about it.
Maybe a bit of a downer, but from here we visited the famous Recaleta Cemetery where Eva Perón is interred. Years after she passed, the cemetery would not take her late husband Juan Perón. The guide said by that time, the former president-dictator was out of favor and not allowed in the place with all the VIPs. But, just like the Tango, the city still loves their beloved Eva–and don’t miss her museum.
The best thing about this city is the food. If you are a red meat eater, like I am, then you will find this city paradise. Yes, the steaks are the greatest in the world. Google says the average Argentinian consumes 154
pounds of beef every year. Yikes, but recently red meat consumption in the country has fallen to its lowest level in a century due to galloping inflation. Vegetarian restaurants are sprouting up in posh neighborhoods. We also had a good day on a ranch outside the city watching the gauchos do their routine followed by a fabulous cookout with what else—lots of grilled meat.
From Buenos Aires, again it is a short flight to one of South America’s premier attractions. Straddling the border of Argentina and Brazil is the Iguazu Falls, the largest waterfall system in the world with roughly 275 different vertical drops. This makes it taller than Niagara Falls and twice as wide. Protected by two country national park systems, the Iguazu Falls doesn’t have tattoo parlors, tacky bars, and cheap motels near it like another nameless falls has. The Iguazu area is surrounded by a lush jungle that is constantly bathed in mist from the roaring water. On our first day, we enjoyed a guided walking tour and train ride to the overlook of Devil’s Throat, where the river thunders into a narrow gorge. Later in the day, we crossed the border and spent two nights in a first class national park hotel that had a great buffet. Steps away from the falls, it was the only hotel in the park.
The next morning after a Jeep tour through the lush rainforest we boarded a
large rubber boat holding about 18 people for a thrilling ride that I’ll never forget. With two huge motors, I could tell it would really go. Knowing I was a photographer they put me right up front. Gee, thanks, maybe I said. At first the river was calm, but when the driver said we were going to get really wet I protected my camera with a plastic bag with only the lens showing and it was covered with a clear filter. The boat was getting closer to the falls and by now we were really going fast. Then the driver said, “Hold on,” as we went right through one of the smaller falls. He kept going, and then a larger one until we reached The Devil’s Throat, the largest of the 275 falls. We didn’t even try to go through this one, but going right up next to it was still exciting. He screamed, in English, “Have you had enough?” The group hollered back, “Is that all?” He went back several more times and we were soaked.
This was a great two-hour trip and much more exciting than the one we took with our children several years before at Niagara Falls. When we got back to the dock, of course, they had DVDs of the experience for sale. Many of my friends and neighbors have never heard of the Iguazu Falls, but my wife and I think it is one of the most amazing places we’ve ever seen. From this place of great natural beauty it was another short plane ride to a city that really knows how to party.
The locals call it “Cidade Maravilhosa” (Marvelous City) and from the top of Sugar Loaf to the stunning harbor, Rio de Janeiro is certainly that. Our Program Manager was from this city, so it was here he let it all fly. There would be no local guide, as this was his city, and from our hotel on Copacabana Beach he would take us to all tourist places like Rio’s other iconic mountain peak, Corcovado and see, up close, the famous 125-foot-tall statue of…who was that guy again? We enjoyed a schooner cruise and browsing the fashionable boutiques of Ipanema.
One night, our Program Manager of many days took those who wanted to join him to a Samba club. He went wild dancing with Samba showgirls who were wearing those magnificent head dresses. Resting later and perhaps having one too many Brazilian cocktails he let it slip, he was in fact a grandfather. The group let him have it until he admitted he was not the Latin playboy he pretended to be and was a married man for many years.
This city is great fun, but I think it is always better to go with a group here. We were told, by several folks who know, not to get very far off Copacabana by ourselves as it could be dangerous. So, pick a good travel company with a fun Program Manager, like we had, and go south, really south.
As always, podonnell@fullerton.edu
A Matter Of Trust
BILL MAHER LOSES TRUST IN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
BY M. BRANT-ZAWADZKI MD
Billy Joel’s ballad about trust was the metronome to my squats at the gym recently. Though vaccinated and boosted, I was wearing a mask. I know the latest evidence, the dramatic transmissibility but mild virulence of the current Omicron variant. So, my mask was only for optics. Someone might recognize me as a doctor in our hospital where masking is state mandated. Several maskless gym rats gave me quizzical looks, and I felt like a hypocrite: Optics trumps science, but doctors are held to a higher standard of trust.
I clicked on my cell phone’s newsfeed between sets. One caught my eye: “Bill Maher goes on Joe Rogan to urge people to ‘not trust medical professionals’.” My favorite comedic mind
turns his acerbic wit on our profession.
Trust is fundamental to effective delivery of health care. Based on physicians’ extraordinary training and incomparable experience, our continually evolving peer-reviewed knowledge base as bedrock, and our commitment to societal service, the profession deserves a pedestal of cultural authority. As Paul Starr, a sociologist, wrote in “The Social Transformation of American Medicine,” cultural authority is a crucial asset of our profession. It raises the likelihood that our particular definition of reality, our judgement of meaning and value will prevail as valid and true.
Our cultural authority is vital for patients to comply with
our advice for directing preventive as well as acute care. That is why we bemoan the intrusion of insurance companies and lawyers into the patient-physician relationship, and now “Dr. Google.” It’s counter-therapeutic. Loss of trust in one’s physician reduces compliance with even basic guidance. “You need to quit smoking and lose a few pounds” - coming from an obese physician is viewed with skepticism.
Trust is also foundational for public health policy, the purpose of which is the promotion of overall societal health and well-being. However, public health authorities have to weigh priorities using utilitarian principles: The greatest good for the greatest number, individuals’ risk profiles being secondary. Those populational priorities change with dynamics on the ground. To maintain trust, transparency regarding balancing overall societal well-being against individual choice is crucial.
Once trust erodes, it is difficult to rebuild. When the authorities first stated masks were unnecessary, the science was ambiguous. For Dr. Fauci to later admit that truth was purposefully sacrificed to preserve mask supply, diluted trust. President Biden recently sent millions of N95 masks to pharmacies in the face of Omicron, implying that surgical masks do not work well. Clearly, “science” evolves. That is the underpinning of the scientific method based on trial and, yes, error. Science learns, politicians… not so much. Science, unlike religion, has more than one “pope.” It took Copernicus to reverse Ptolemy’s theory that the sun revolved around the earth. Scientists can disagree. Public policy authorities tend to stick to the “party line,” and thus are politicized in the literal as well as partisan sense.
Now, with “cases” rising, some are calling for new mask mandates. Yet data indicates that the newest variants of COVID are more like the Corona strains that cause the common cold. “Kamala Harris battles COVID” – a recent headline blared. But she is not symptomatic. Battling?? This is the first time we’ve defined a “case” of disease based purely on a positive test, even in the absence of “dis-ease.” “I have no symptoms, and I will continue to isolate and follow CDC guidelines,” Harris tweeted. Yet she was given a drug only indicated for those with severe symptoms. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki – when asked about how Harris’
prescription appeared to be at odds with White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha’s guidance that the drug is meant for those with a high risk for developing a severe case – stated, “Well, he also said … that you should consult with your doctor, and she consulted with her doctor,” Psaki said. So, in an individual case, can a doctor’s opinion trump health policy?
The muddled messaging regarding masks, vaccination and how many boosts are needed, whether past infection produces effective natural immunity, have sown distrust. The authorities understandably want everyone vaccinated. Yet those previously infected acquire immunity lasting up to 2 years (as studies cited by the CDC documented early this year). Suggesting that survivors of COVID acquire natural immunity would harm the important goal of getting those unvaccinated to get one – even if already immune from past infection – so “science” has been sacrificed at the altar of one-size-fits-all health policy. Accepting that many doctors are smart enough to understand both the need for vaccinating all possible, while acknowledging that acquired immunity from infection contributes to population immunity is important, when trust is critical.
Vaccines for those vulnerable are critical. But the goal of having all vaccinated makes it hard to explain re-infections after vaccination. Scaring people that contracting COVID is deadly, by mixed messaging makes “simple” minds ask: Do vaccines not work? Why get vaccinated if that does not allow return to normal?
Immunity from vaccination or from past infection does not stop re-infection as defined by a positive test, but it all but stops significant illness. A very recent study showed that re-infection can lead to hospitalization in a minority, but deaths are rare. The CDC just reported data based on serum assays that 58% of all Americans (75% of all kids) have contracted COVID. That equates to approximately 182 million Americans, most asymptomatic, or with mild symptoms. Given a horrific 1 Million COVID associated deaths to date (some with, but not from COVID) - 1 million divided by 182 means that only approximately 0.5% who contract COVID will succumb to it (the vast majority well over 65) – statistically the same risk of dying an accidental death annually for an individual. In fact,
for those under 65, CDC statistics show that COVID-19 is no more lethal than previous seasonal flu epidemics, most recently 5 years ago. Yes, we should all get vaccinated for both annually. But the only way to stop re-infection for a respiratory virus that mutates is stopping breathing, or wearing an N95 mask all the time, and the latter is not 100%. As for kids, if three out of four have immunity from prior infection, and as CDC data suggests, their risk of death from COVID is actually lower than that from seasonal flu. Should we vaccinate all kids? The 25% who have not acquired natural immunity already? Who decides: The CDC? The school board? The parents? Their doctor? Our VP’s doctor?
Constant warnings from public health officials aim to have the population obey well-intended advice. Yet unbalanced “doom porn” suggesting COVID is a deadly threat for all (though 99.5% survive) drove an upsurge in the mental health crisis, domestic abuse, accumulating harm to children’s development by irrational school policy – not to mention delays in routine childhood vaccinations, needed cancer screenings and interrupted care for chronic and even urgent health conditions like heart attacks and strokes. Infection control should not be the sole metric of public health policy, which must consider overall societal health and well-being: Yes, trust is the bedrock of health policy. That crumbling bedrock needs solidification. Bill Maher is right, we physicians have met the enemy, and it includes some of us. We need to provide individual-specific advice, and not parrot media talking points. Even Dr. Fauci recently conceded: We can only provide valid data and guidance for individuals to gauge their own risk. COVID, now almost entirely Omicron, is endemic, not epidemic, and we will treat it like the seasonal flu. Dealing with it should be left up to one’s personal level of risk tolerance and understanding that through trusted physicians.
None of us is getting out of this alive. COVID taught us the importance of superb hospital facilities like Hoag’s and its truly specialized expert physicians in the highly unlikely instance of any serious illness. Seek their advice that focuses on your specific situation (as did Kamala Harris), and do not simply rely on politicians, “talking heads,” or the media feeding laced KoolAid to the herd. It’s simply a matter of trust.
The U.S. Stock Market Is Not A Monolith
U.S. INVESTORS SEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN FOREIGN MARKETS
BY IVAN ILLÁN
Whenever you hear people talking about “the stock market,” they’re usually referring to the dominant stock market index of their resident country. If you’re living in London, it’s most likely the FTSE 100 Index being referenced. In the U.S., it’s usually referring to the Dow Jones Industrials Average or S&P 500 Index. In Japan, “the stock market” is the Nikkei 225 Index. But not one listed company is the same across these various stock market indices. They each showcase the current leaders (typically based on market capitalization) within those economies, and often, these stock markets have performed quite differently from one another over the years. The U.S. has the largest stock market in the world. According to MSCI, it’s so large that it equals all the other stock markets of developed markets around the word – combined, multiplied by 2. This scale means that diversification opportunities exist away from “the stock
market,” offering varying degrees of returns and risks across the different types of company shares being offered within the U.S. You don’t need a passport to add opportunity for returns to your portfolio.
Referencing data compiled by Callan, over the past 20 years, non-U.S. developed stock markets have outperformed large cap stocks (as represented by the S&P 500 Index) nine times, or 45% of the time. Where U.S. small cap stocks (as represented by the Russell 2000) have outperformed large cap stocks eleven times, or 55% of the time. The largest outperformance of small caps over large caps was 1,857 basis points (bps), or 18.57%, in 2003. Whereas the most significant differential of non-U.S. developed stocks over large caps was 1,074 bps, or 10.74%, also in 2003. That both small caps and non-U.S. developed markets outperformed in the same year by more than 1,000 bps may have been a good example of the changing risk appetite toward “the stock market” more than anything else. Nonetheless, it was a clear advantage to have exposure to those other stocks markets, particularly in the U.S.
In times of heightened market volatility, understanding precisely which markets dominate your investment portfolio could be the key to better future returns. Significant concentration in one area ostensibly drives most of your portfolio return, whether in good times or bad. Volatile markets offer an opportunity (and perhaps more of an unwelcome reminder) to reassess what you own and why. Successful investing could be attributed in large part to not being afraid to make changes; but not to make changes based on emotional conditions, like fear or greed, but changes based upon historical perspective and fundamental analysis (like valuations).
Today, the U.S. large cap market is priced at higher valuation multiple than other segments of the U.S. market, like small caps. Whether this fundamental differential results in relative outperformance over the next couple of years cannot be determined but through hindsight. However, based on historical correlations, capital flows and valuations, it’d be rational to review whether your portfolio allocations are set to the right amount, based on your volatility tolerance to these other parts of the U.S. market.
Keep The Music Playing
HUTCHINS CONSORT PRODUCES ITS SPRING GALA “SEA SHANTIES AND SCALAWAGS” AT NEWPORT HARBOR YACHT CLUB RAISING FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE CONSORT’S MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
The Hutchins Consort Players Sharon McNalley, Barbara Woods, Ruth Ann Woods, Julie Jenkins
Alex and Pam Munro, Jerry Harrington
Ruth Ann and Robert Burns Spoo, Joe McNalley
Dr. Pike Perry, Sharon McNalley, Joe McNalley
X and Alanna Woods Siena and Lana Burns
Mathias and Charista Schar Joyce and Mike Clary
Updating Contracts To Adhere To Changing Times And Changing Laws
NEVER ASSUME A CONTRACT TEMPLATE IS “ONE SIZE FITS ALL.”
BY ALEX CHAZEN
Early in my career, after my complaining about the Complaint that we had just received from opposing counsel, a senior lawyer told me that I had to remember that the California Bar Exam tests minimum competency. His message was that just because the Bar Exam is hard, doesn’t mean that every lawyer is top of their class. In fact, most cannot possibly have been top of their class, simply based on the number of lawyers vs. the number of law schools. All of us use the tools at our disposal, that we have gained over our careers. Like many other professions, if we have done a task once, we will often go back to that document and use it as a template to draft a version of the same document that applies to the new case.
The problems happen when attorneys, or laypeople, forget the “updating” step, and just continue to use the same template over and over again. I recently reviewed a contract for a client that contained a confidentiality provision, but also a publicity provision. In one paragraph, the document required that my client not disclose that they had a relationship with this company, but a few pages later, they required that my client include this company’s name as an “advertising partner.” When my client asked me how that happened, I explained that this is what happens when your business practices change, but your contracts don’t.
A similar issue occurred in a case I handled quite a while ago. California had changed the way indemnity provisions are interpreted through legislative act in 2011, and that bill went into
effect in 2013. Many attorneys called their clients and told them that they needed to change their contracts in order to remain in compliance with California law. My client had signed a contract with a large general contractor that included the type of indemnity provision that was now barred. When we got to Arbitration, and we argued that the indemnity provision could not apply, the general contractor was seemingly caught off guard. The contract had been signed in February 2013, and that one month of doing business with bad contracts ended up costing the general contractor millions of dollars at Arbitration.
A few years ago, an associate turned in a motion to me that had the wrong client name on it. I asked them how that happened. They explained that I had given them a template, and I had told them to check the law, but they didn’t realize they needed to check the facts and the parties to make sure that they were updated too. Needless to say, this associate did not last long, but the mistake was instructive to me – make sure that everyone knows that a template is a good starting point, but it is only that.
Recently, I called a client and let them know about yet another change to California law, and that we should look at their contracts to amend them based upon this new change. We had been talking about updating their contracts for some time, and this gave me an excuse to call and remind them. When they sent over their contract, I could tell where three different versions had been melded into one. I asked them who had put it together, and the answer was that they took a few templates they had found online and turned them into their own. Unfortunately, this response is not uncommon.
When we finally finished their new contracts, despite the new depth, the length was about the same. When we looked at the redline, it became clear that simply deleting duplicate or contradictory paragraphs had cut the contract in half. They had been using this mishmash Contract for several years, and luckily had never had a lawsuit that required us to try to enforce it, but this too was illustrative.
While we all have our templates – our ways of doing things – it is often necessary to reevaluate those methods to make sure that they are compliant with our new realities. Whether that is updating computer systems, smart phones, contracts, or just our ways of thinking, it is important to remember that we should never get stuck in our ways.
FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH ON THE BAY
Sunday, June 19th
Seatings at 10:00 am & 12:30 pm
Members Grill
TREAT DAD TO A DELICIOUS BRUNCH AT THE CLUB ON HIS SPECIAL DAY!
Enjoy a build-your-own Omelet Station, Carving Station, Sushi and Seafood Display, variety of Fresh Salads and Delicious Desserts.
After brunch, stop by the Car Show for more Father’s Day Fun!
48-hour cancelation policy of $25 per person applies. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4290
SHOHEI!
SHOHEI OHTANI: THE ANGELS EXCEPTIONAL “TWO-WAY PLAYER”
BY RYAN G. COOK
Ohtani was born on July 5, 1994 in Japan, the youngest of three children. His father, Toru, was a corporate league baseball player and encouraged both Ohtani and his older brother Ryuta to play the game. His mother was an athlete as well, a national-level badminton player. At only 16 years of age, Shohei was throwing in the mid-90s and by 17 reaching 99 mph. It was just a matter of time until Shohei Ohtani would become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. It wasn’t expected it to be so early in his career.
Ohtani delivered one of the greatest seasons in major league
history in 2021 surpassing Babe Ruth and performing as one of baseball’s best pitchers and hitters simultaneously. Thus, the name “two-way player” became attached to the young star. In more than 100 years of baseball no one has been able to accomplish this until now. The only other worthy comparison in baseball history is Bullet Rogan, who played for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro Leagues in the 1920s and ’30s. Rogan produced a season of 8.7 WAR as a batter and 8.8 WAR as a pitcher in 1922. That, statistically, is the greatest season in the history of baseball.
Ohtani is impacting the game in every way. At 27 he was the first to hit 45 home runs or more, steal at least 25 bases and score at least 100 runs. He also just became the first player ever to be selected to the All-Star game as both a position player and a pitcher. He hits the ball harder than Juan Soto, throws harder than Yu Darvish, runs faster than Randy Arozarena, and puts up numbers on the hill comparable to Roger Clemens. He currently leads the league in home runs and slugging percentage, has 14 stolen bases, and is tied for the lead in bunt hits. Ohtani is so special in the MLB, he even has a Rule named after him. The “Shohei Ohtani Rule,” states that a pitcher who is in the starting lineup as a hitter can remain in the game as the DH after being pulled from the mound. Essentially, a two-way player will be considered two separate players on the lineup card.
Recently, the MLB commissioner awarded Ohtani the rarely given Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award for his unprecedented two-way performance hitting 46 home runs, driving in 100 runs as a batter, and going 9-2 with a 3.18 ERA in 23 starts as a pitcher. Ohtani was also recognized for two Players Choice Awards by the MLB Players Union and awarded the Player of the Year 2021, and the American League’s Outstanding Player of the year award.
At 27 years old, he signed a 2 year, $8,500,000 contract extension with the Angels through 2022 which means the Angels will be focused on securing his legacy in white and red. With 27 being the average age of the MLB, it is possible Shohei will play ball into his forties, which means he has years to break his own records. Shohei Ohtani will continue to wow the world in years to come. Stay Tuned…
Please use a photo of Shohei Ohtani from the web, the photo provided by writer is too small.
