Join us for a complimentary waterfront fitness class with CAZ Training Club featuring relaxing yoga or the perfect blend of cardio and strength training
Email info@caztrainingclub com a minimum of 12 hours in advance to reserve your spot Classes are limited. Complimentary for Hotel Guests and Balboa Bay Club Members only.
BALBOA BAY CLUB | BALBOA BAY RESORT | NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
1221 West Coast Highway | Newport Beach | California | balboabayclub.com | balboabayresort.com | newportbeachcc.com
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CFO
Jerry Johnson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
INTERNATIONAL BAY CLUBS, LLC. Todd Pickup
GENERAL MANAGER, BBC Leticia Rice
PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL BAY CLUBS, LLC. Kevin Martin
GENERAL MANAGER, RESORT Marina Dutton
BOARD OF MANAGERS FOR INTERNATIONAL BAY CLUBS, LLC
GENERAL MANAGER, NBCC Robin Shelton
Todd Pickup, Kevin Martin, Richard Pickup, Kory Kramer, Joe Moody, Rick Weiner, Devon Martin, Steve Arnold
BALBOA BAY CLUB & BALBOA BAY RESORT STAFF
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER RELATIONS AND CLUB EVENTS
Aaron Trent
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Selby Gillett
EXECUTIVE CHEF, BALBOA BAY CLUB
Jacob Davis
EXECUTIVE CHEF, BALBOA BAY RESORT
Prabeen Prathapan
SENIOR MANAGER OF FOOD & BEVERAGE
Rodrigo Otalora
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Scot Dey
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Graeme Blair
DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE
Sarah Sanchez
CATERING SALES MANAGER
Rachel Putnam
CATERING SERVICE MANAGER
Vaughn (Sarah) Bene
CATERING SERVICE MANAGER
Sarah Omar
MEMBERSHIP SALES MANAGER
Danielle Sayer
HR MANAGER
Sarah Blanco
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Abigail Bajet
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
Ashley Pitcock
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Kamia Kinchlow
CLUB SECRETARY
Sandy MacIntyre
SPA MANAGER
Holly Monson
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER EXPERIENCE
Fabrizio Khalona
DIRECTOR OF LEASING
Laura Bryan
DIRECTOR OF MARINA OPERATIONS
Captain Troy Heidemann
DIRECTOR OF GOLF
John McCook
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Robbie Maurer
CONTROLLER
Pam Burns
TRAINING MANAGER
Melanie Stacklie
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER RELATIONS
Yoona Chang
MEMBER RELATIONS MANAGER
Katherine Feehan
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION & FITNESS
Bianca Gillett
RECREATION MANAGER
Gabe Soria
EDITOR
B.W. Cook
ASSOCIATE MANAGING EDITOR Laurie Veitch
EDITORIAL ASSOCIATE Alyssa Smith
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Yoona Chang, Ann Chatillon, Katherine Feehan, Melanie Hertrick, Clayton Lilley, Patrick O’Donnell, Aaron Trent, Marielena Verdugo
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB HOSTS THE 2ND ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF OC CHEFS ATTRACTING 400 GUESTS SAMPLING THE CREATIONS OF 34 FEATURED OC “KINGS OF THE KITCHEN” ON BEHALF OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY KIDWORKS, SANTA ANA
Adrian and Aracely Montero, Erika and David Benevides
Tim Strader, III and Brooke Jackson with Camille and Tim Strader, Jr.
Bob and Lisa May
Cory and Lisa Alder, Tracy and Kevin Murphy, Kyle and David Team
Joey and Vicki Booth
Maralou and Jerry Harrington
Lisa Hallaian, Mikey Lares, Kathy and Noel Hamilton, Dana Kanne
Sue and Nick Willett
Todd and Natalie Pickup, Devon and Kevin Martin
Protecting Your Family & Increasing Your Income
Hosted by: Major Nesan Kistan, The Salvation Army, California South Division
Thursday September 29, 2022
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Balboa Bay Club 1221 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Seating is limited. Reservations are necessary. No solicitations will be made.
The Gordons were looking for a way to increase their income while also providing for and protecting their children’s future. When they heard about The Generational Transfer Trust (“GTT”) they were pleased to learn of its many benefits as well as the opportunity it afforded them to support the work of The Salvation Army. Although they had a Living Trust naming their three children as beneficiaries of their estate, they had concerns about passing their accumulated wealth to the next generation in one lump sum. The GTT provided a way for them to create a secure income stream for themselves and their children for their lifetimes while also avoiding capital gains on the appreciated assets used to fund the trust. The funds that remain in the GTT after all lives will benefit the work of The Salvation Army, which the Gordons believe in so deeply.
For further information or to reserve your seat, please call or e-mail:
the
Legacy@usw.salvationarmy.org
salwest.org
The Haunting Sounds Of The Saxophone
JAZZ ARTIST AND MASTER OF THE SAXOPHONE ERIC MARIENTHAL JOINED JAZZ STARS RICK BRAUN AND EUGE GROOVE FOR THE 23RD ERIC MARIENTHAL AND FRIENDS SUMMER CONCERT ON THE GREEN IN NEWPORT BEACH. THE ALFRESCO DINNER AND CONCERT RAISED $120,000 FOR HIGH HOPES BRAIN INJURY PROGRAMS IN THE O.C.
Eric Marienthal
Stage at night, Eric, Rick and Euge
Vikki Vargas and Michael Nelson
Marina Feeney and Deborah Diamond
Mark Desmond with Board President Robert Vermes and his wife June
Mark Desmond and Kelly Bennett Euge Groove on Saxophone and Rick Braun on Trumpet
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
A vast array of life experiences may lead to self-discovery. Among the most important is education. The word “education” generally means schooling to most Americans, yet its true definition is more significantly linked to the concept of learning.
That sounds so esoteric, intellectually elite. Rather, an education that delivers the ability to learn is an education that opens doors far beyond the classroom. Today, this concept is crucial for our students. Take it a step further. Is it more important to complete courses and pass tests, or to learn to think strategically, master complex concepts, become a problem solver and idea generator? This is, or should be, the goal of education. It is when strategic thinking comes alive in the individual mind that anything can be truly possible.
Our children are back in school. Many began the new term in mid-August. Two years of disruption over COVID has taken its toll. The toll has hit all socio-economic demographics. Yet hardest hit are the students whose families have been unable to provide the financial, technical and logistical support needed at certain stages of navigating the upheaval in COVID society.
In our September issue, we shine a light on the support of NBCC and BBC families that have stepped up to help the educational pursuits of the employees and their children at BBC, BBR and NBCC, who work diligently to operate the facilities treasured by members and guests. The higher education scholarships offered to students from the NBCC, BBR and BBC employees and their dependents will be featured in the magazine, recognizing the excellence and the promise of our young people.
Please visit page 69 in the Newport Beach Country Club section and page 53 in the Balboa Bay Club section to meet some of the scholarship recipients this fall.
Our community, nation and world are in serious need of a new generation of leaders who are problem solvers, strategic thinkers that rise to become role models, and leaders with compassion and character. This is especially true in the new age of technology. How do you feel about being constantly required to check the box online stating that “I am not a robot?”
Making certain that one’s own kids, and the kids in our community at large have the opportunity to “learn” and to discover their purpose, as Mark Twain so poetically offers, to find out “why they were born,” is indeed a blessing of great significance.
We thank our members and guests for making this opportunity real.
Welcome to September. Like the cover states, cherish the last waves of summer 2022. Fall and the holidays are around the corner.
Bruce Cook Editor
A Season of Chamber Music at the Center
EMERSON STRING QUARTET RETURNS FOR A FINAL PERFORMANCE IN OC
Starting this October, Segerstrom Center for the Arts showcases the best of chamber music in an expertly curated season sure to delight. With acclaimed quartets from around the globe coming to the intimate 400-seat Samueli Theater, these unique concert experiences open audiences up to a variety of music unlike anything else in Southern California. While every group in this 7-show lineup has so much to offer, there’s something so special about Emerson String Quartet’s performance: it’s their final show in Orange County.
After dazzling Center audiences with their spectacular artistry since 1990, The Emerson String Quartet is no stranger to Segerstrom Center’s Chamber Music Series. The group has been together for 46 years and in that period of time, has made an immeasurable impact on the music industry as one of the world’s premier chamber music ensembles. With nine Grammy Awards, three Gramophone Awards, the Avery Fisher Prize and more, there’s no other ensemble that compares to the legacy of The Emerson String Quartet—their excellence truly keeps the
art form bold and lively.
As they mark the conclusion of their time together, The Emerson String Quartet is making one final stop at the venue they know and love to bring Segerstrom Center patrons the music they’ve adored for decades. Their program includes Haydn, Bartok, and Beethoven and creates a wonderful evening to celebrate the many years of the quartet’s accomplishments.
See The Emerson String Quartet and many other chamber music ensembles with a Chamber Music Series subscription—visit SCFTA.org today to learn more!
Thursday Prime Rib Night
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
1ST COURSE
PETITE CAESAR SALAD ROMAINE, SHAVED PARMESAN CHEESE, GARLIC CROUTONS, CREAMY CAESAR DRESSING
2ND COURSE
12OZ. SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB
YUKON GOLD MASH POTATOES, SEASONAL VEGETABLES, AU JUS, HORSERADISH CREME
As a resident of Newport Beach for over 40 years and being involved with four kids attending Mariner’s Christian school, a member of the Newport Chapter of National Charity league and a Bay Club member for over 20 years. I am involved in the water community. Born and raised boating, sailing and very seasoned in that specific community. As a current resident of Dover Shores, previously living on Lido Island and Eastside Costa Mesa, I am your local expert to all aspects of Orange County. As a Quarter One Top 50 Agent with PSIR, I provide White Glove service from beginning to end with long term local connections with designers, vendors, contractors; I can help you from start to finish beyond the sale or purchase of your home.
Never Irrelevant
MELANIE SALATA FITCH CARRIES ON HER LATE FATHER PAUL SALATA’S LEGACY HONORING THE FINAL PICK OF THE NFL DRAFT. IRRELEVANT WEEK 2022 IN NEWPORT BEACH HONORED BROCK PURDY CHOSEN BY THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS WITH MULTIPLE CELEBRATORY EVENTS CULMINATING IN THE LOWSMAN DINNER HELD AT RON SALISBURY’S CANNERY RESTAURANT.
John Ireland, Chief Boyles, and Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy
Sharron and Ralph Dion
Purdy Family Orange County Youth Sports Foundation Board
Soogie and Don Kang
Ron Salisbury and Family with Paul Salata Award
COMEDY NIGHT
Balboa Comedy Night Extravaganza
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 • 7:30 PM RECEPTION, 8:00 PM SHOWTIME • GRAND BALLROOM
BRIAN KILEY GARY MARINO KEVIN FLYNN MARK RICCADONNA
Join us at the Club for a night of comedy with Conan O’Brien’s head monologue writer BRIAN KILEY along with MARK RICCADONNA (SNL Weekend Update writer, The Montreal Comedy Festival). Comic Actor KEVIN FLYNN (Sex & The City, The Heartbreak Kid) performs as well. Hosted by Boston’s GARY MARINO (ABC’s Live with Kelly Ripa, Fox News and +300 radio stations). Tickets are limited. Guests welcome. Adults 21 and over. Early dinner reservations recommended for A&O and Members Grill. Reception includes cheese and charcuterie. No-host bars available. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. For Reservations, please call 949.630.4120.
A LEGACY OF IRRELEVANCE
REMEMBERING
PAUL SALATA AND THE TRADITION HE STARTED NOW CARRIED ON BY HIS DAUGHTER AND SON-IN-LAW, MELANIE AND ED FITCH
BY MATT MORRISON
In passing, any man would want to believe he’s left a good legacy, a positive impact on the world around him. If he was still with us, Paul Salata would be the first to say his legacy is irrelevant. He wouldn’t be wrong, but that’s so not right.
A notable Newport Beach character for most of his life, Salata slipped away last fall, living to the last day of his 95th year. Technically 94 when he died last October, on the eve of his birthday, he didn’t get cheated out of a single day in his colorful life.
Salata’s accomplishments were many; rising from a hard-scrabble childhood, the son of Serbian immigrant parents, college educated at USC where he was a standout on the
Trojan football team, then on to pro football as a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers among other teams. Accomplishment? Salata scored the 49ers first touchdown when the team first joined the NFL. Not even Jerry Rice can cop to that.
Count his family, his business ventures, and his multitude of friendships as accomplishments too. He helped shaped the culture at the Balboa Bay Club serving on the Board of Governors.
Legacy? It’s evident in the broad smiles and audible laughter of anyone who relates a Paul Salata story, and there are many of them. Most notably, the Salata legacy lives on, ironically, in irrelevance.
Back in the 1970s, about midway through
his life’s journey, Salata was the ringleader of what his daughter Melanie calls ‘The Six O’Clockers’ at the BBC.
“Ya know, all those guys that would go to the Bay Club, not work out, and solve all the problems of the world,” she explains. “A bunch of goofballs.”
In hindsight, it’s amazing what a little goofing off can lead to. Back in 1976, Salata floated the simple idea of doing something nice for someone for no reason. Sounds pretty cool, and who could disagree with that? His pals were all on board and a plan of action was soon underway.
“It was kind of the precursor to Random Act of Kindness,” Melanie says, “or a Honda commercial today, whatever.”
With his passion for pro football and as Paul stayed active in the NFL Alumni Association, he came up with the idea of celebrating the last player taken in the annual draft. The number-one pick gets a lot of money and a ton of accolades, why should he get all the glory too? Paul’s friendship with then-NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle paved the way to create something special out of nothing.
In 1976, Lee Roy Selmon from the University of Oklahoma was the first pick in the NFL draft. He’s in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The same year, Kelvin Kirk from Dayton was the 487th and last player selected. He never played a down in the NFL (though he did play seven seasons in the Canadian league), yet he’ll always be the first Mr. Irrelevant.
True to the motto of Doing Something Nice for Someone for No Reason, the Six O’Clockers brought the honoree to Newport Beach for a celebration. For no reason, of course. A banquet dinner, sunshine, the beach, surfing maybe, certainly a golf outing, the best hospitality a bunch of Newport Beach goofballs could muster. It wasn’t long before the community embraced Irrelevant Week and the NFL did too. The league knows good publicity when it’s punched in
Melanie and Ed Fitch
the face, and Paul Salata threw ‘em a knockout at a time when ‘dead season’ is all there was after the draft and before training camp.
Just a teenager when her dad’s kooky idea was hatched, Melanie has been along for the entire irreverent ride. ‘Two peas in a pod,’ she was always his ‘wingman’ in the family, whether in business or mirth-making. She took over as CEO of Irrelevant Week a few years back. ‘The big shot,’ her husband Ed Fitch calls her, and he’s found his own niche in the organization too. Ed is now most famous as Mr. Anonymous, the guy who carries the numbered Mr. Irrelevant jersey on stage at the draft accompanying first Paul, and now Melanie, for the honor of announcing the final pick.
“Melanie and her Dad are the creative funsters that come up with all these crazy ideas and ways to tailor the event to the kid, his likes, whatever’s happening in the world, it doesn’t matter,” Ed says. “Everything is tongue in cheek in this whole thing. Everything is irrelevant.”
Now every year, Mr. Irrelevant is presented with the Lowsman Trophy, the coveted bronze Heisman spoof depicting a player amid an awkward stride fumbling a football. The perfect symbol for celebrating the underdog.
Over 47 years, it’s become more than relevant to Newport Beach. A showcase of fun in the sun for a week, with local benefactors and businesses jumping on board to join the celebration. A charitable component was
added and to date the operation has distributed over $1.5 million to local programs, mostly in the youth sports arena. Evolving into a highlight of the expanded draft coverage, when the NFL sought to take over Irrelevant Week more than a decade ago, Paul thought at first that might be a good idea. When the league mentioned the idea of rotating the celebration to different cities, Salata ended the discussion. Newport Beach is its home and it always will be.
Quarterback Brock Purdy out of Iowa State is the reigning Mr. Irrelevant, the last pick by the San Francisco 49ers. Tampa Bay kicker Ryan Succop, a Super Bowl champion, has had the best NFL career of any Mr. Irrelevant (2009) so far. The other 45, you’ve likely never heard of yet they’re all proud members of the exclusive club conceived by Paul Salata. A reunion several years back brought out most of them in a gathering of irrelevant camaraderie.
“When we get close to the 50th anniversary, it’ll be something,” Ed mentions. “We’re getting close to that now.”
“What’s really satisfying,” Melanie adds, “is the different types of people we get to meet, these players and their families. They’re really interesting. Some come from a very poor background. We wine & dine them and make them feel super special. They feel really proud and they’re so appreciative. It’s really heartwarming.”
Now that’s a legacy that’s relevant.
Paul Salata
A Hole In One For Kids
CHILDHELP HOSTS THE 40TH ANNUAL RICH SAUL MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC RAISING OVER $500,000 FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN.
Mike Umbro, Matt Osborne, Justin Wheeler and Mark Sbicca
Mike Abel and Garett Abel
Cory Murphy, Shelby Murphy, Sandy Murphy and Brady O’Connell
Jim Violette, Mathew Fletcher and Justin Wheeler
Patti Edwards, Rosalie Puleo, Chairs Eileen Saul and Cathy Caporaso
Ben McGloin, John Stone, Gape Pate and John Van Rossem
Committee Members
Steve Casey, Jon Casey, Jacquie Casey and Michael Casey
Olga Matthews
Serving the coastal communities for the past 30 years.
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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
Dear Members,
As we prepare to say goodbye to summer, I want to take a moment to thank all our members for their support of all our summer events! From the member mixer under the stars with Danny Maika to our kick-off concert with Yächtley Crëw, all the way to our show-stopping finale with Tijuana Dogs we had a great summer under the sun! Our recreation team lead by Ashley Pitcock and Anthony Pezzetti kept the kids busy all summer with swim team, kid’s camp, mini guards and much more.
Thankfully the fun does not stop just because we have to wrap up our summer vacations, head back to school and get back to work. Your club will be here to provide the perfect getaway to a hectic work week or a trying week of trying to help the kids with their homework.
This month we kick things off with all our Labor Day weekend fun culminating in our traditional Labor Day Carnival! I look forward to welcoming all our members as we celebrate summer and get ready to round out the year with the holidays ahead! As always, Aaron Trent and Melanie Hertrick will be working hard to bring you more great member experiences.
I would also like to thank all our members who have emailed me, called me, and stopped me at the club to let me know what a great team we have here at BBC. Not only our year-round staff but our seasonal staff as well has been praised by you for all their efforts in ensuring you enjoy your private club experience. With all the ups and downs of our economy and workforce throughout the past two plus years, we are so blessed to have a strong dedicated team here at the club. Long time employees like Genaro Ruiz in our men’s spa, Jesse Aguirre in our fitness center and Fermin Hernandez in housekeeping have a combined 88 years of service to the club! They work hard every day to ensure that our “Host of the Coast” tradition carries on and they do so every day with a smile on their faces. To them and all our team members thank you for all you do to make the Balboa Bay Club all that it can be.
Leticia
Leticia Rice General Manager
Balboa Bay Club
H LABOR DAY CARNIVAL 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM MEMBERS LAWN NO GUESTS
H MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL 5:15 PM MEMBERS GRILL
H YOGA CLASS 9:00 – 9:45 AM MEMBERS LAWN
H FIESTA TACO TUESDAY 5:00 – 9:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
H THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
H BOOT CAMP CLASS 9:00 – 10:00 AM MEMBERS LAWN
YOGA CLASS 9:00 – 9:45 AM MEMBERS LAWN
H BOOT CAMP CLASS 9:00 – 10:00 AM MEMBERS LAWN
H MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL 5:15 PM MEMBERS GRILL
H LADIES BUNCO 5:30 – 7:30 PM LIBRARY H FALL THEME MOVIE BUCKETS 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM CLUB DESK 29 30 H THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL 5:15 PM MEMBERS GRILL
H YOGA CLASS 9:00 – 9:45 AM MEMBERS LAWN
H FIESTA TACO TUESDAY 5:00 – 9:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
COCKTAIL CLASS 4:30 – 6:30 PM BAY VIEW ROOM
5:00 – 9:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
H FALL FUN BINGO NIGHT 6:00 – 7:00 PM BAY VIEW ROOM
H PRIME RIB THURSDAY 5:00 – 9:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
WEEKEND BRUNCH 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
YOGA CLASS 9:00 – 9:45 AM MEMBERS LAWN
WEEKEND BRUNCH 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL H YOGA CLASS 9:00 – 9:45 AM MEMBERS LAWN H FIESTA TACO TUESDAY 5:00 – 9:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
H BOOT CAMP CLASS 9:00 – 10:00 AM MEMBERS LAWN
MUSIC UNDER THE STARS 5:30 – 7:30 PM MEMBERS LAWN
H YOGA CLASS 9:00 – 9:45 AM MEMBERS LAWN
H FIESTA TACO TUESDAY 5:00 – 9:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
HAPPY HOUR 3:00 – 6:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL H HAPPY HOUR 3:00 – 6:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL H KONA ICE DAY 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM MEMBER POOL
H BOOT CAMP CLASS 9:00 – 10:00 AM MEMBERS LAWN
YOGA CLASS 9:00 – 9:45 AM MEMBERS LAWN
Power Lunch
BBC WOMEN JOIN FORCES SUPPORTING THE RE-ELECTION OF BBC GOVERNOR MICHELLE BARTO, CURRENT PRESIDENT OF THE NMUSD BOARD.
Tracy Rowerdink, Dracy DiGiorgio, and Daryl Nelson
Women’s Empowerment Luncheon
Governor Michelle Barto Michelle Larson, Anne Wortmann
Tracy DiGiorgio and Julia Post-Guenther
Fallon Rowerdink, Erika Goe, Tracy Rowerdink and Susan Tschirn
[ BALBOA BAY PREVIEWS ]
September and October Member Events 2022
September
OUR FINAL “ISLAND THURSDAY” OF THE SUMMER!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
4:30 – 7:30 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Join us at the Club one last time for Island Thursday. Enjoy reduced priced Mai Tais, Chef Jacob’s special Hawaiian Sunset Dinner Menu Specials and the Island sounds of BBC favorite, Coconut Frank, playing live steel drum music! Reservations required, please call 949.630.4290.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND FUN WITH KONA ICE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
MEMBER POOLSIDE/LAWN
Just for the kids on Saturday, come get your favorite flavors of Kona Shaved Ice, compliments of the Club. Parents will enjoy the Member’s Pool Bar featuring great drinks and ice-cold beers on tap. Our traditional beachside BBQ will be open and grilling up summer favorites. Summer games and great D.J. music on the lawn.
BBC’S FAMOUS LABOR DAY CARNIVAL –MORE FUN THAN EVER!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM • MEMBER LAWN
Summer is not over for kids until they attend our famous Labor Day Carnival, featuring carnival games, prizes, live D.J., popcorn, live entertainers, balloons and more! Tickets for games are still only .25 cents each. Members only. Reservations not required. Beach lounge chairs are available on a first come, first served basis, plan to arrive early. No Guest Policy in effect.
FIESTA TACO TUESDAYS
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
5:00 – 9:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Reservations required, please call 949.630.4290.
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
BEGINS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8 STARTING AT 5:15 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Join us in Members Grill Lounge or at the Pool Bar for great food and beverage specials throughout the games till close!
Reservations not required.
PRIME RIB THURSDAYS ARE BACK!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 15, 22 AND 29
5:00 - 9:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
SUNDAY ALL-DAY NFL FOOTBALL
10:00 AM • MEMBERS GRILL & POOL
Come to the lounge or down by the pool for NFL Happy Hour specials throughout the games! Reservations not required.
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
5:15 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
NFL Happy Hour specials available every Monday night in the Lounge or Poolside throughout the games. Reservations not required.
FALL THEME MOVIE BUCKETS!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
(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 premade Fall-theme 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.
BBC COCKTAIL CLASS!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
4:30 – 6:30 PM • BAY VIEW ROOM
A first here at the Club. Join us for an exciting evening learning how to create simple, classic cocktails to enhance parties at home, or when ordering out at restaurants. We will teach the origin of some of the most classic cocktails and give you the confidence to make them on your own. This class is being taught by Certified Brand Development Managers that work and grow these brands in Resorts and Bars throughout Southern California. Spirit brands for this class include Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Herradura Blanco Tequila and Whistle Pig 6yr Rye. Enjoy bar snacks, hors d’ oeuvres and a competition event. Class size is limited. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
FALL FUN BINGO NIGHT
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
6:00 PM • BAY VIEW ROOM
Get ready for another exciting night of Bingo here at the BBC. Join us for snacks, lots of fun, and great gift card prizes. Includes one card with your reservation, additional cards can be purchased with cash for $1 each, with all proceeds awarded in the final game. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect, no walk-ins. Reservations required by calling 949.630.4120.
MUSIC
UNDER THE STARS – FEATURING THE BAD HABIT BAND
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
5:30 – 7:30 PM • MEMBERS LAWN
Join us for a terrific night under the stars with Live Music on the beach. Fellow member, Dr. Steve Garber brings his awesome “Bad Habit Band” to the BBC. Bad Habit is a high-energy, nonstop party band that pays tribute to classic artists and the hit songs that have been the soundtrack for your life. These veteran musicians deliver soaring threepart harmonies, blistering hot guitar solos, soulful keyboards and funky blues harmonica. Dance in the sand or enjoy lounge seating and cocktail tables on the lawn. Complimentary charcuterie with a full no-host bar available. Guest Policy in effect. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
LADIES BUNCO NIGHT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
5:30 – 7:30 PM • LIBRARY
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.
October
OKTOBERFEST MENU
BEGINNING OCT. 1ST • SERVED FROM 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Enjoy Chef Jacob’s authentic Bavarian menu favorites from Schnitzel to Grilled Beer Bratwurst or Bavarian Beef Short Rib Goulash. Of course, we will be serving featured Beers and Bavarian Pretzels with ale cheese sauce and mustard too! Top off your meal with freshly made Apple Strudel with vanilla ice cream and caramel. Available for a limited time. Call Members Grill for reservations at 949.630.4290. (Oktoberfest Menu will not be available on Taco Tuesday or Little Italy Sunday nights).
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
5:15 PM • MEMBERS GRILL & POOL
NFL Happy Hour specials available every Monday night throughout the games. Reservations not required.
FIESTA TACO TUESDAYS
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
5:00 – 9:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
BALBOA COMEDY NIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 7:30 PM RECEPTION, 8:00 PM SHOWTIME • GRAND BALLROOM
Join us at the Club for a night of comedy with Conan O’Brien’s head monologue writer BRIAN KILEY along with MARK RICCADONNA (SNL Weekend Update writer, The Montreal Comedy Festival). Comic Actor KEVIN FLYNN (Sex & The City, The Heartbreak Kid) performs as well. Hosted by Boston’s GARY MARINO (ABC’s Live with Kelly Ripa, Fox News and +300 radio stations). Tickets are limited. Guests welcome. Adults 21 and over. Early dinner reservations recommended for A&O and Members Grill. Reception includes cheese and charcuterie. No-host bars available. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4120.
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT
5:15 PM • MEMBERS GRILL & POOL
Join us for great food and beverage specials throughout the games till close! Reservations not required.
THE WINES OF CALIFORNIA ON THE BAY!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
4:00 – 6:00 PM • MEMBER LAWN
An event for the Wine Lovers! Join us on the lawn for an evening enjoying fine wines and great music on the bay with Danny Maika. Wineries featured include Stag’s Leap, Frank Family, Daou, Napa Cellars and more. Great juice and savory small bites. Reservations required. 2 guests max per membership. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
LADIES BUNCO NIGHT
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
5:30 – 7:30 PM • LIBRARY
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.
PENFOLDS WINEMAKER DINNER
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 • 6:00 PM
RECEPTION, 6:30 PM DINNER
BAY VIEW ROOM
Come experience one of the most renowned wines in the world accompanied with pristine cuisine specially crafted by our very own Chef Prabeen. 72-hour cancellation policy in effect. Wines will be available
for purchase by Members Only. Limited Seating. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
SPOOKY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT BUCKETS!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 (AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP BETWEEN 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Gather your family for a Spooktacular fall movie night at home. Complete the experience with your very own pre-made Movie Night Bucket with a Halloween Theme. Order your Spooky Family Movie Night Bucket today by calling the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Limited supply. Movie Night Buckets are compliments of your Club. One bucket per family please.
BOO BINGO IS BACK!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18
6:00 – 7:00 PM • BAY VIEW ROOM
Join us for a frightfully good time with BBC’s Boo Bingo Night at the Club. A full hour of festive, fast-paced bingo games and spooktacular gift card prizes. Join the fun and come in costume! Snacks and beverage service available. A Members event, no walk-ins. Parents must stay with children at all times. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4120.
1221 CLUB “COCKTAIL CLASS” SOCIAL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19
4:30 – 6:30 PM • BAY VIEW ROOM
Enjoy an evening learning how to make and enjoy fun, approachable cocktails with a modern twist from a Master Cocktail Brand Specialist. Featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Ford’s Gin, Remy Martin Cognac and Champagne Telmont! An evening of spirits, cognac, bubbles and small bites and everyone takes home a special swag gift! Seating is limited. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required by calling the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
BBC KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY WITH THE WILDER SHOW!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
5:30 PM • MEMBER LAWN
Mummies, Daddies, Boys and Ghouls are invited down to the BBC Pumpkin Patch for a spooktacular night of Halloween fun. This year we will feature an all-new comedy, juggling, unicycle show featuring the funny and super talented Mark Wilder! Enjoy our Disney themed Halloween décor, special treat bags, balloon twisters, your favorite characters and
more. Come in costume! A Members Only event. Reservations Required, please call 949.630.4120.
*Early dinner reservations for members grill are encouraged
BBC’S FAMILY PUMPKIN CARVING
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
11:30 AM • MEMBER LAWN
Let BBC be your pumpkin carving headquarters! Join us for an afternoon on the lawn to carve the perfect jack-o-lantern to display on Halloween Night. Fun for all ages! Don’t try this at home, leave the mess with us. Includes 1 pumpkin, patterns, tools for carving, spooky treats and punch. 72-hour cancellation policy in effect. A Members only event. No guests.Parents must stay with children at all times.Reservations required, please call 949.630.4120.
Selby Gillett Director of Membership
BY SELBY GILLETT, DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Once again, I’m left with that feeling of summer ending. The feeling of nostalgia for the days of the recent past which now feel almost as if they were part of a grand dream. The kind you hit the snooze button for to allow yourself to doze back off and catch just a few more minutes. I feel like the weather here is our version of a summer snooze button; allowing members to revisit that summer sensation on the weekends through the month of September.
As we look ahead toward a new season here at the Club, we are eager to continue to help you forge new friendships and create even more memories. Whether it be planning the perfect event for your family or business with Michelle, the Club’s new Member Event Sales Manager, attending one of Aaron and Melanie’s unforgettable events, or just enjoying a Sunday game at the Pool Bar with some friends, the Club stands ready to continue to be your home away from home and your place for an endless summer.
“September is a thirty-days long goodbye to summer. To the season that made everybody happy.” – Lea Malot
Please join me in welcoming: Feeling Nostalgic Over The Arrival Of Fall
EDGINTON FAMILY
“We are very excited to become members of the Balboa Bay Club; we’ve been fortunate to have friends who are members and have attended many events as their guest in the past, we look forward to attending these events now as members and becoming part of the BBC community.”
KABERNA FAMILY
“We’re really looking forward to spending time together as a family, and with good friends and on the water! The girls can’t wait to hit the pool!”
GROSS FAMILY
“We are most looking forward to creating new friendships with other young families, and spending lots of time at the pool and beach!”
BOUTELIER FAMILY
“We recently moved from Los Angeles and are getting settled in Newport with our two girls, Dylan (5) and Sydney (2.5). We are so excited for all the water activities at the Bay Club and to meet new families in the community.”
LLOYD FAMILY:
“We are absolutely thrilled to be joining BBC. We are looking forward to making special memories with family and friends, participating in club events, making new friendships and enjoying time on the water.”
JANDA FAMILY
“We are thrilled to be joining Balboa Bay Club. Specifically, we are looking forward to expanding our social ties within the community and providing a home base for our children to utilize for years to come.”
2022 Fall Swim Team
In our Fall Swim Team program, we will be developing stroke work, flip turns, teamwork all in a fun environment! Swimmers will also build more strength, stamina & endurance in the water.
DATES 9/7/22 to 10/26/22
DAYS Mondays & Wednesdays
TIME
*5-YEAR-OLDS PERMITTED WITH SWIM COACH APPROVAL. CLASS MINIMUM IS 12 For more information, contact Recreation by phone at 949-630-4414 or email at apitcock@balboabayclub.com. The Swim Office can be reached by phone at 949-548-5668 or by email at ocacinc@gmail.com
6 years old: 3:30 - 4:00 pm
7 years old: 4:00 - 4:30 pm
8 years & up: 4:30 - 5:30pm Swim meet dates TBD
Aloha Baby!
THE ANNUAL BBC LUAU ON THE BEACH AND LAWN BRINGS THE MYSTERY AND MAGIC OF THE ISLANDS TO THE MAINLAND. THE “HULA” CULTURE TRANSFORMED THE BBC CROWD WITH ISLAND FOOD, MUSIC, DANCE AND OF COURSE, THE BEST MAI TAI ON THE ORANGE COAST.
Chase & Blake Martin
Eva Hunt, Ellery Roach, Rylan Roach
Grayson and Paul Baez
Janet Lee, Alex Brown
Luke and Elle Martin
Mustafa Soylemez, Jason Janda
The Kashani Family and The Liberto Family
Members do the hula
Lillian Barto, Madeline Seal
Ashley and Branden Fella
The Odiorne Family
The Bartolo Family
The Barto Family Kids
Sabrina and Rochelle Ronay
Megan and Elin King
Hula Dancer Fire Dancer
Expanding Horizons
A
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FAMILY CREATES A NEW LIFE CHAPTER IN NEWPORT BEACH AT BALBOA BAY
RESIDENCES
An accomplished Silicon Valley family from the bucolic wooded village of Los Gatos has created a new chapter in their lives establishing residence part-time at Balboa Bay Club. Scott and Aimee Gardner, parents of three adult children Emilie (27), Allyson (24) and Carson (19) lead exceptionally busy lives. As CEO and C-Founder of 21-year-old Liquid Agency, a brand consultancy headquartered in San Jose with offices in Portland, OR, New York, NY, and Santiago, Chili, Scott Gardner, who also serves on the Board of Ernest Packaging Solutions based in the Los Angeles area, is among the nation’s most respected executives in the branding and marketing field.
Aimee Gardner, daughter of Dave Marshall, former major league ball player with the Mets, Padres and San Francisco Giants, built a successful career in the printing business followed by rising in agency client management while supporting her husband’s career and raising the family. You might say that the Gardner family lives their lives in full speed ahead throttle.
The decision to establish a Southern California base at Balboa Bay Club was carefully planned, as would be expected from very methodical business minds. Scott also serves (for the past 20 years) on
the board of the Young President’s Organization, San Francisco Bay Chapter. He was recently named to the Forbes Agency Council as a Forbes Author. The couple secured their 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence and the planning began. “We have always enjoyed interior design and getting a chance to sync our teeth into a new apartment from scratch was exciting,” offered Scott who explained that they purchased most of the furnishings in the Bay Area and shipped everything to Newport. Designer Barclay Butera was enlisted to create the finishing touches.
Entering the new Gardner residence, one finds a home designed for entertaining. Trendy, modern with a touch of mid-century flair, the kitchen, dining and main living areas of the apartment flow through to a very unique waterfront terrace where the Gardners have installed their very own “Tiki Bar”. Gilligan’s Island meets Gidget Goes Hawaiian on the way to a life of “aloha” on the mainland. Pure fun for family and guests. Scott and Aimee Gardner love to entertain their clients, friends and family. Aimee reports that Scott creates his own specialty cocktails appropriate and unique to different occasions, and their crowd loves the surprises coming from that Tiki Bar. Even the sign lights up.
That’s living the good life at Balboa Bay Residences.
The Gardner family Scott and Aimee Gardner
A Nautical Night Of Music
THE BAND YÄCHTLY CRËW SPINS SUMMER MELODIES ON THE BBC BAYFRONT LAWN
Allen Cardoza and Arlynne Pollard
Brendan Houlihan, Chris Bosley, Mike Carroll
Yächtley Crëw on stage
Arash and Katie Kashani, Governor R.J. and Megan King
Michelle and Tim Ryan, Paul and Patty McDonald
Cavan and Annalisa Cuyler
Erika Goe, Gary and Sharon Katsaris
Jamie Vernon, Lisa Hallaian, Donna Martin
Rana and Sam Borno
John and Jennifer Saroyan, John and Jennifer Foscue
Governor Bill and Sharon Blaine, Jeff and Tracy Rowerdink
Maria Houlihan, Kristin Bosley, Jessica Carroll
Swimming For The Blue Ribbon
BBC KIDS GRADUATE THE SUMMER 2022 SWIM TEAM PROGRAM WITH PRIDE, ACCOMPLISHMENT, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, ADVANCED SAFETY AND CONFIDENCE IN THE WATER.
Adeline Reed
Dylan Kim
Adriana Zak Amelia Swanson
Ford Suryan
Breckyn Delzer
Coco Chazen
Capri Swanson
Chase Seal
Brixton Cuyler
Casen Cuyler
Chris Kashani
Colby Liberto Danny Bibb
Liam Perea
Joe Jennison
Katie Hall
John Gess
Joe Zak
Kaitlyn Reed
Kennedy Arndt Kingston Vanderhook
Landon Brayton
Landon Delzer
Leighton Gutenplan
Logan Cuyler
Lynn Simons
Madelyn Seal
OCAC Swim Coaches
Laura Nelson, Christina Parker
Tommy Foscue
Maren Bahan
Maryn Murphy Max Pham
Natalie Paglia, Sloane Parker
Paige Nelson
Parker Pattermann Preston Kilpatrick
Rallie Gregory
Siena Angelo
Vivienne Davies
Sophia Kilpatrick
Whitney Fella
Ford King
Kellan Mitchell
Henry Nelson, Nick Jennison
Madison Swanson
Parker Kilpatrick
Rock and Roll Revival
THE POPULAR LOCAL BAND FLASHBACK HEART ATTACK TURNS UP THE VOLUME WITH THE SPIRIT OF CLASSIC ROCK AT THE 2ND CONCERT OF THE BBC 2022 SUMMER CONCERT SEASON.
Hayley Long, Andrew Torres, Jennifer Murphy, Mindy Bernard
Flashback Heart Attack
Allison Schweitzer, Jennifer Walker, Kim Miller, Kathy Sharp
Carol and Randy McPhillips
Gregson and Michelle Hall
Crowd enjoying the show
Branden and Ashley Fella, Erika and Robert Goe
John and Laura Langford, Amanda and Dustin Kilpatrick
R.J. Rutter, Steve Hollins
John Santry, Rob and Carrie Young, Molly Calder
Mary Jo Giacobone, Dina Knight
Tina Higuera, Mary Helen Beatificato, Ingrid Rorabaugh
Michelle and Governor Mark Larson, Deborah Ellsworth
Jeanne Fults, Lisa Stickley Jenny Nelson, Shane O’Brien
Lisa King, Paul Scauzillo, Joanne and Robert Ulene
Bridget Patty, Cory Kalscherer
Help Me Rhonda!
BEACH BOYS COVER BAND DELIVERS THE MOST POPULAR SURF CULTURE OF THE 1960S TO A NOSTALGIC CROWD DANCING TO THE INCREDIBLE TUNES WRITTEN BY BRIAN WILSON.
Lori Welton, Steve Fenton
Theresa and Mark Hartsell
Ann Suhr, Gale Coff
Mark Pfefferman, Litza Williams
Mel Reich, Ed Czinski
Kathy Wilk, Karen Winkle
Dancing the night away
Angie and Shawn Akins, Kimberly & Tony Clark
Bob and Kristi Jacob
Dave and Cheri Ekedal
Dorothy Perley
Tom and Lyn Neliz, Cindy and David Corderman
Emily and Mark Ziebell, Anne Hoover, Katherine Mellski
Governor Mark, Lindsey and Michelle Larson
Michael Donenfeld, Steve Garber, Svetlana and Bruce Bridgeman
About Duffy
EXPLORING
THE AMAZING
ELECTRIC CRUISER ON THE NEWPORT BAY
BY CAROLE PICKUP / PHOTOS BY CHRIS DARNALL PHOTOGRAPHY
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
When Marshall Duffield was about 15 years old, he was being grounded one more time for breaking his parents’ boat. He says, “My friend Kurt and I were disappointed we couldn’t use the boat because that was our main entertainment, especially for dating girls. We both pondered how we could use this old boat without having to maintain the engine all the time. My Dad was an avid golfer. He drove a golf cart up and down and around hills. It occurred to us that maybe a small craft could run the same way. I mentioned the idea to my dad. He thought it was a great idea, as well as a worthwhile project. He
gave me $300. I bought an old beat-up golf cart, took the electric motor out and put it into an 8-foot craft that I used as a child. Well, I had built my first electric boat.”
Of course, we all know what has happened. After 54 years, the Duffy boat is known all over the U.S. and beyond!
Let’s take a look at the boats that have become a lifestyle. It’s so popular because it’s not about going fast or going far, it’s about spending time with family and friends. Cruising silently is really a very relaxing pastime. As Duffy likes to say, “We do 5 mph better than anything else.”
DUFFY DAZZLE
The Bill Blaine family: Bill, Sharon, Zoey and Abby, have been BBC members since 2001. Bill serves on the Board of Governors for the BBC.
He has owned his Duffy for 4 years in a timeshare situation with the Lang and Miller families (good idea).
Bill and family and friends enjoy weekend cruises to restaurants in the area. They just pull up to the dock, walk up to the eatery and have a meal. Bill loves taking people from out of town, as well as people from work.
DUFFY DELUXE
Mike Granja joined the club in 2013. He lives at the Balboa Bay Residences, and also serves as a BBC Governor.
In his free time, he enjoys relaxing with these lovely friends, Mary Duong and Chanel Jansen. One of them says, “The water is fine.”
DUFFY DREAMS
For those people who may not be interested in buying a Duffy of their own, and just like to “dream,” they can rent one at the BBC.
Members receive reduced rates on rentals and can call the Club Desk to make reservations with the Balboa Bay Resort Concierge by calling 949-630-4241. The maximum time allotted per rental is 3 hours.
Members Grill provides take out food for members and resort In-Room Dining can service hotel guests. Outside food and beverage is also permitted.
Drivers of the electric boats must be at least 21 years of age. Pets are not permitted and there is a 24-hour cancellation policy.
You may rent Aaron, our Captain in the picture! Ha! Special recognition for assisting in the Duffy article; Chris Darnall, Aaron Trent, Marshall “Duffy” Duffield.
CONGRATULATES
THE 2022-2023 RECIPIENTS OF THE BALBOA BAY CLUB EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
• Christopher Arellano
• Kylee Bennett
• Monzerratt Garcia
• Juan Gonzalez
• Lexis Hsieh
• Joe Mendoza
• Michael Morrison
• Arnold Muasa
• Marisol Tejada-Ramirez
• Laura Jimenez Beltran
• Malike Thiaw
Thank you
to the hardworking staff of Balboa Bay Club & Balboa Bay Resort!
It is an honor to support the educational dreams of you and your families.
Do you want to show your appreciation to diligent employees who make club life so enjoyable? DONATE NOW!
Contributions to the Scholarship Fund support education opportunities for eligible employees and their qualified children and grandchildren.
For more information, please visit your club’s website.
PRESENTED BY THE BALBOA BAY CLUB EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
INSIDE THE RARIFIED WORLD OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
Robin Shelton
CCM, PGA Master Professional General Manager
Newport Beach Country Club
Dear NBCC Members,
There’s something special about dessert.
It seems as if we all have some sort of sweet tooth, a favorite treat or candy that we crave at times. We celebrate special occasions or milestones with a memorable dessert. We honor holidays and festivities with unique sweets. We order one dessert with multiple spoons, to share. Desserts always have a way of connecting us.
As we continually make improvements to the club, we’ve added a new position: Donovan Kolanek joins our team as pastry chef. Pastry chefs pursue education and specialize in making desserts, breads and other baked goods.
Chef Donovan has already revamped our dessert menu and added three made from scratch dishes that have been well-received:
• Key lime pie
• Banana pudding
• Chocolate pecan pie
He has enhanced Sunday Brunch with cinnamon rolls and chocolate scones made from scratch. For our Chef’s Table Wine dinner, he crafted a chocolate soufflé that was incredible. And for Pasta Night, he has made Sundays even better with his homemade tiramisu.
Chef Donovan joins our sommelier, Andrew, in new positions that we have added to the club this year. Donovan and Andrew both enhance the dining experience here at Newport Beach Country Club and add something special to the experience.
The Key lime pie, the banana pudding and the cinnamon rolls—Personally I’m saving room for all three of those! I hope you’ll save room for dessert during your next dinner at the club, too.
All the best, Robin Shelton
H COTILLION / 4:307:30PM / BALLROOM LADIES’ GRILL
H LADIES FALL TEAM PLAY
H FIESTA TUESDAY 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
September Calendar
H FIESTA TUESDAY 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE H FIESTA TUESDAY 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE H FIESTA TUESDAY 5-8PM
H DUPLICATE BRIDGE 6:15PM LADIES’ GRILL
H BURGER BASH 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
GRILLE H DRIVE IN MOVIE NIGHT 6-9PM OASIS LAWN H ANNUAL BIG WINE & SMALL PLATE / 6-10PM / OASIS LAWN H PARENTS’ DATE NIGHT 6-9PM BALLROOM H SUNDAY BRUNCH
GRILLE
H DUPLICATE BRIDGE 6:15PM LADIES’ GRILL
H BURGER BASH 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
H BURGER BASH 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE H BURGER BASH
Limitless Laughter
JOKESTERS BROUGHT SMILES TO MEMBERS’ FACES AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB’S COMEDY NIGHT.
Maryann and David Johndrow
Gale and James Luce
Jim and Diane Fraser
Nicole and Bradley Holden
Sarah Connolly, Stephanie Watts, Taylor Lingenfelter and friend
Adam and Jennifer Vaughan, Nicole and Jon Dishon, Stephanie and David Close
Members enjoying Comedy Night
Hello Members!
It’s that special time of year when we bid farewell to summer, start to feel a little crispness in the air and notice the days are getting shorter. This year’s autumnal equinox arrives Sept. 22 and with it brings a reminder that the holidays are just around the corner.
But before we pack up summer, let’s go BIG with some end of summer fun!
Riders, on your mark! Mark you calendars: Sept. 1 is our annual member’s outing to Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. The motor coach arrives at Newport Beach Country Club early to whisk us away for an exciting day at the track and deliver us back to the club in the evening.
This Labor Day, join us for our Music & Picnic in the Park. Bring your beach chair and blanket, and have the kids pack their swimsuits, towels and sunscreen. The Sept. 5 celebration will feature all of your favorites, great music and waterslides. Reservations can be made by calling the Seahorse Grille at 949-524-8120.
Kids, dust off your dancing shoes and brush up on those steps. Cotillion starts Sept. 6. Arrive in traditional attire and meet your fellow “cotillionites” to dance the night away while learning the waltz box step.
Make room in your wine cellar and invite your friends to our member’s favorite vino event of the year. Big Wines, Small Plates is finally here on Sept. 24. Join us on the Oasis Lawn for an evening of wine tasting paired with chef-curated appetizers and live music under the stars. You don’t want to miss this very special evening. Reserve online or by calling the Seahorse Grille.
And finally, we end the month with a good old-fashioned drive-in-movie on Sept. 30. PJs, popcorn, dinner and s’mores are always a recipe for a great night. Don’t forget to bring your favorite blanket to snuggle up with. See you at the movies.
Please help me welcome the following new members to the NBCC family:
BRYCE & JENNIFER
BURNHAM
Bryce is in commercial real estate at Burnham USA Equities and Jennifer runs a lifestyle blog called Jennifer G Lifestyle. They have an 8-month-old son named Baxter and 4-year-old golden retriever named Goose. In their free time, the couple enjoys traveling, going to the movies and spending quality time with family and friends. The Burnham family resides in Newport Beach.
ERIC & SIERRA COX
Eric is first vice president of national partners at CBRE and Sierra is the national digital editorial producer for the “On Air With Ryan Seacrest” radio show. They reside in Newport Beach with their baby boy, Cameron, and look forward to meeting all of the other NBCC families.
Danielle Sayer Membership Manager
Making a Splash
THE NBCC SWIM TEAM CELEBRATED ITS SEASONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING A RECENT AWARDS BANQUET.
Caroline Sbicca with Coach Dani
Cate Horgan with Coach Graham Brooks and Hannah Holden with Coach Lucy
Gemma Bryan with Coach Gabe
Justin Salib with Coach Carson
Swimmer of the Year Madison Dopita with Coach Gabe
Swim team banquet
Swimmer of the Year Coulter Stewart with Coach Gabe
Wade Wheeler with Coach Heidi
Athletic Adherence
BIANCA GILLETT, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND FITNESS
AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY
CLUB,
SHARES WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO STICK WITH A ROUTINE TO SEE RESULTS.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
Maintaining a workout program isn’t the easiest thing in the world—especially after a summer of indulgence. “We’re having fun, we’re drinking a little more, we’re eating a little more … and the fun thing about summer is the kids are out [of school], so you’re doing more activities, you might be working a little less, people take their vacations,” explains Bianca Gillett, director of recreation and fitness at Newport Beach Country Club. But, she says, once summer is over and the kids are back in school, it’s important to get back on a regular exercise program to stay in shape.
“We’re not traveling as much, we’re
staying home more, a little more sedentary, but that mental mindset of fun, drinking [and] eating is still there,” Gillett notes. “… Now, you’re just adding bad habits on top of a bad summer, which is only going to make it worse, and that rolls into the holiday season and then you find yourself sad on New Year’s Day, trying to figure out what happened.”
Here, she reveals how you can ease back into your fitness routine after a fun summer and stick with the program into the New Year.
BUILDING HABITS
According to Gillett, following an exercise adherence program typically produces the
best results. For her, a graph dreamt up by training and nutrition expert Mike Israetel showcases how it all works in a way that is easy to follow. “When you’re looking at the graph, there’s going to be five stages and then it leads to the sixth stage,” she explains. First, the red line shooting up is inspiration. “We want to think of this as the kick— usually a situation, either good or bad, that inspires inspiration,” says Gillett. But, she says, inspiration will wear off. That’s where the second stage comes in.
Next is motivation, shown as the yellow squiggle lines on the graph. “Motivation is now the pull,” she notes. “Motivation is just a desire to do something about your goal.
It’s less intense, but lasts longer than inspiration. … But motivation does come and go; [it’s] a very up and down emotion … [that] will eventually fade.”
The third stage in Israetel’s program, the purple dotted line, is intention. “Intention is what you want to think of as commitment,” Gillett says. “It gets you to actually do something compared to just feeling something. … Intention is a promise to yourself to stick to your plan and execute it.”
Fourth, discipline—one of the most important components of exercise adherence—takes the form of the blue filled-in sections on the graph. “If we’re not disciplined, we’re not going to get anywhere,” Gillett explains. “So discipline is the use of willpower to execute the plan as written. You’ll notice discipline fills in when motivation is lower than that intention line. … And when motivation is high, it’s really easy to be disciplined.”
Finally, all of this work equates to building a habit, shown with the green squiggle line. “We’re in that motivation, we’re staying disciplined and now we’ve been doing it long enough … where it’s becoming a habit,” Gillett says. Eventually, maintaining a habit for long enough will turn it into the ultimate sixth stage, not pictured: a passion.
TIMELESS TIPS
So how can you make sure to stay on track? Use these tips to adhere to your program and turn your initial inspiration into not
only a habit, but a passion as well.
• Know Your Why: It’s pivotal to find a reason why you want to get healthier. This will help you by giving you a reminder of why you’re doing what you’re doing when you find that your motivation is lacking.
• Have a Plan: Come up with a formula of when you will work out and what you will do during that time to ensure you stay on course. Gillett recommends being realistic though— keep it strict enough that you’ll see results, but flexible enough to fit your lifestyle.
• Get an Accountability Buddy: Though it
will get easier after a while, it’s always hard to start a new fitness program. An accountability buddy can help, according to Gillett. Whether that’s a friend, a fitness trainer or a health coach, they will help you get through the tough parts and remind you of the light at the end of the tunnel.
• Go Back and Reassess: Exercise should be fun. Gillett says that, every six weeks or so, it’s important to reassess your routine. Do this checks-and-balances system regularly to ensure you’re turning your efforts into a passion and not falling into a rut.
Wild Waters
FAMILIES BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT WHILE HAVING FUN IN THE SUN AT NBCC’S RAGING WATER PARK THIS AUGUST.
Raging Water Park fun
Atoshi Shorey, Anika Shorey, Siara Shorey
Sosie Goodmon, Melissa Goodmon, Taylor Lingenfelter, Knowles Lingenfelter
Dana Rothman, Dylan Rothman
Taylor Bryan, Gillian Block, Perry Block Water slide
The Pickart family
Ultimate dessert station
Shelly Hupp with granddaughter June
Jacqueline Kelley, Quinn Kelley with friends
Ava Declark going down the slide
Brooke Ledger, Dylan Ledger, WIlliam Ledger
Nico Stremick with friend
Dunk Tank
It’s a Draw
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB’S DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION EXPLAINS HOW THIS TYPE OF BALL FLIGHT CAN IMPACT YOUR GAME.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
Hitting the bar farther is a major goal for many golfers, and a draw shot is one method that can help you do just that. But it has many other benefits as well, including leading you to create a smoother cadence when you’re hitting the ball.
According to Carlo Borunda, the director of instruction at Newport Beach Country Club, keeping your rhythm in check can be key to hitting a draw. “Most of us speed up our rhythm in an effort to learn something new,” he explains. “Instead, focus on establishing a smoother tempo where you can allow your mind and body to relax as you process the correct feel of your technique. This should be an enjoyable experience.”
Here, Borunda reveals the ideal technique for hitting a draw and when to use it on the course.
BAY WINDOW: What exactly is a draw?
CARLO BORUNDA: A draw describes a ball flight where the golf ball starts to the right and then curves back to the left (right-handed golfer) as it flies toward its intended target.
BW: Why don’t all golfers play a draw?
CB: The type of ball flight you play is heavily impacted by what you perceive as a suitable miss, in case you don’t hit your best shot. A ball that curves to the left might feel like a hook, where the golf ball aggressively flies low and to the left. The closed clubface of the draw technique may not be the best technique to use in this case.
BW: What is the technique for producing a shot like this?
CB: The first setup key is to adjust your alignment to the right of your target. Next, adjust the clubhead angle so that it is facing toward the location on the green or fairway where you want the golf ball to land. The goal now is to swing the golf club on the path that matches your body alignment. The amount of curve to the golf ball will depend on how far to the right you originally aligned yourself.
BW: What are some things to keep in mind when trying to learn the draw technique?
CB: The curve on the golf ball is impacted by the combination of the clubhead position and path of the club through impact. It’s important that your hands remain passive as you swing. Try not to roll your wrists as this will produce a hook ball flight.
A draw will generally produce a lower ball flight and more roll after the ball lands. This is due to the closed clubface, which essentially reduces the loft and backspin created at impact. The draw can add distance to your driver swing, but the lower ball flight may not be beneficial to your approach shots to the green. To gain back some loft and backspin, you will need to place the golf ball farther forward in your stance.
BW: What should golfers consider regarding their stance when trying to hit a draw?
CB: Get comfortable with your alignment by practicing with an alignment stick in front of your golf ball. Place a second stick at your feet, which should be aimed a few yards to the right of your target. Make sure the sticks do not interfere with your ball contact. Take some smooth, full practice swings while
Use two alignment sticks to help coordinate the correct setup of body alignment and clubface position for the draw ball flight
focusing on your balance. Remember to adjust the clubface to aim back to your target before making your actual swing.
BW: Are there any specific drills or exercises to practice at the driving range that can help?
CB: After you have warmed up with your wedges, switch to an 8-iron. Continue making these shorter swings with a closed clubface. Get a feel for how the golf ball reacts. Once you have established some consistency, where the golf ball is flying with a similar trajectory and turning to the left, it’s time to make some full swings. Remember, the most common situation [where] you will need to play a draw is from the tee box, so it’s important to also practice on tees.
Practice should include time to develop a sound pre-shot routine. An example is to stand behind your golf ball while closing your eyes for a moment. During this time, visualize the shot, making sure to see the golf ball in flight turning toward the target. This is also a good time to take a couple of deep breaths to help relax your body.
BW: Does the club you use impact this at all?
CB: A draw will be more effective with the 8-iron through driver. The shorter irons and wedges produce more backspin due to the increased loft these golf clubs provide. The more backspin, the straighter the golf ball will fly or [the] harder it will be to curve the ball. I like to practice with my 8-iron as I work on honing my technique. Once I’m comfortable, I begin to practice with the other clubs in my set. If I begin to lose my confidence, I return to my 8-iron.
BW: Are there any situations in a round of golf where a draw is necessary? When isn’t it a good idea to play a draw?
CB: Yes, the draw ball flight is preferred when the design of the fairway you are playing turns to the left. If you happen to hit the ball into the trees, the draw can be a great way to escape this situation due to the lower ball flight a draw produces. Another good situation to play a draw is when the hole is positioned … [at] the back of the green. The draw will allow you to land the ball short and have it roll toward the hole.
The draw isn’t the preferred ball flight when trouble—such as water, bunkers or out-ofbounds [areas]—is present to [the] left of your target. The draw isn’t the best ball flight when you need the golf ball to stop quickly on the green, which is the case when the hole is positioned on the front of the green. A straighter ball flight or fade are the better options in these situations.
A well-struck golf ball will leave the clubface closer to the direction it was facing and then curve relative to the difference between the club path and clubface at impact.
Consistency is best achieved when you can maintain the same relaxed grip pressure and clubface orientation from setup throughout the swing.
Seasonal Sensations
SOUS CHEF ASHLEY MANZO SHARES A LITTLE ABOUT THE NEW MENU AND HOW IT WAS CREATED.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
With the heat of summer still in full force, September is the perfect time to experiment with refreshing dishes. “Summer dishes tend to be really, what we call, light and bright—meaning you won’t eat a dish [that leaves you] feeling heavy and overly full,” says Ashley Manzo, sous chef at Newport Beach Country Club. Heavier meals, she says, are saved for the fall and winter seasons when the weather cools down.
Here, she shares how the food and beverage team selects dishes for the new menu and offers insight as to what you can find to dine on this month.
SHOPPING FOR THE SEASON
When it comes time to develop menus for the club’s dining venues, Manzo and her team set out to select items that are appropriate for the season—again, for summer, dishes that are light and bright.
The first step, she says, is for the team to sit down together and figure out which dishes currently sell well and which don’t, as well as which aren’t in season anymore and therefore need to be removed. “The popular items we keep and the rest we either revamp or change completely,” Manzo explains.
Then, everyone shares their ideas with one another in an attempt to figure out which dishes appeal to the others or catch someone’s eye. “From there, we talk about the ingredients we want to play with or switch out to elevate the plate,” she says.
This process happens regularly, usually once or twice per season, with a constant influx of new dishes keeping options interesting for those who regularly eat at the club. And, sometimes, this includes testing out dishes before officially adding them to the lineup.
“If by any chance we aren’t sure how an item will sell for the new menu, we’ll run it as a special beforehand to see what the feedback is from the members,” she explains. “If they like it, we’ll know we should put it on the menu.”
TAKE A BITE OUT OF SUMMER
One thing that always stands out during the summer season is the fresh produce. And, often, that includes tender, juicy fruits filled with flavor. “For this summer, we are playing with a lot of stone fruits,” Manzo notes. “… We decided to incorporate peaches, plums, pluots [and] nectarines.”
For example, there’s a light and bright salad that incorporates these treasured fruits. During a July wine dinner at the club, Manzo was helping with the prep and quickly found the inspiration for this seasonal salad. “Chef Aric [Mattson, executive sous chef,] … offered me a slice of a peach,” she shares. “I love fruit and cheese, so I decided to put the two together to see how it tasted—and [I] loved it. That was how I started thinking about making a stone fruit salad.”
Manzo started the summer stone fruit salad with a base of peaches and plums and built around these sweet treats. She added goat cheese, excited to see how it would blister and char, which changed the flavor profile of the ingredient. “I spoke with Chef Graeme [Blair, executive chef,] about my idea and he suggested lavender honey and olive oil as a dressing. I then made it again to present to Chef Gio [Bolivar, chef de cuisine,] and he suggested adding grapefruit segments to it. So it turned into a group effort that ended up with an amazing outcome.”
Another place stone fruit is incorporated is alongside the New York strip steak. Although it used to be served with a maitake mushroom confit, the summer version comes with a pickled, grilled peach. Dry aged in-house at NBCC, this steak is always on the menu, though these accompaniments change with each season. “The reason we have a steak accompaniment is so that the plate doesn’t look so naked,” Manzo adds. “… Since we are trying to go for the feel of a modern steakhouse, we are really trying to highlight our prime steaks.” Other popular cuts that continually populate the menu include the rib-eye and filet mignon.
Summer produce is also introduced through the side dishes, which can be ordered with the steaks or other entrees. “Since we know not everyone will be satisfied with only a 6-ounce filet, we will also try to highlight the side dishes,” she explains. This year, corn is popular, with a new street corn added to the menu. Guests can also order seasonal cauliflower, crispy Brussels sprouts, onion rings or a twice-baked potato. “These are items we know will go amazingly with the main dishes,” she says.
No matter which dishes the team adds, Manzo believes their ability to collaborate is truly what makes the dining scene at NBCC a special one, adding, “Just like that salad, the entire menu is a group effort that turns into a menu that we are all proud of and are excited to share with the members.”
Mama in Paradise
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB MEMBER NICOLE DISHON SHARES HER MOST TREASURED POSSESSION, HER GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT AND WHERE SHE’D MOST LIKE TO LIVE.
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 member Nicole Dishon.
Bay Window: What is your favorite motto?
Nicole Dishon: My favorite motto is from a [retired] naval captain, Adm. William H. McRaven: “Make your bed.” … I always tell our daughters to make their bed. It’s the first task of the day and, once you accomplish that, you can do anything you put your mind to.
BW: Who is the greatest love of your life?
ND: Luckily, our dog Lulu can’t read this, because I always tell her she is the greatest love of my life. But in reality, it’s Jon and our girls. I love them more than words!
BW: What do you consider your greatest achievement?
ND: Being a mom is by far the best. I’m beyond grateful and proud of our daughters, Reese, Dylan and Taylor. They are beautiful on the inside and out. And I am lucky to be their mama.
BW: Which word do you most overuse?
ND: “Amazing.” Ask anyone that knows me—I use it a lot.
BW: Where would you most like to live?
ND: I get asked this question a lot being in
real estate. And, honestly, there is nowhere better than Newport Beach. It’s paradise. … There is nothing more soothing to me than to be surrounded by the ocean.
BW: What do you most value in your friends?
ND: Having been born and raised in Newport Beach, we have a lot of friends here. But I have to say our core group of friends are the families we have met from Newport Beach Country Club. They are like family. We have raised our children together and traveled everywhere together. I know that they have our back and we have theirs. They would do anything for us and we would do the same. There’s nothing better than that feeling.
BW: On what occasion do you lie?
ND: I lie to Jon when I tell him I am going to NBCC to workout when, in fact, I’m actually just going to the steam and sauna room and then to meet my girlfriends for cocktails. Don’t tell Jon!
BW: What is your favorite occupation?
ND: That’s easy—real estate. … I love working with Jon. We are the perfect balance. Most people always ask how a married couple could work together, but I couldn’t imagine it any other way. I love everything about my job. … I get to see families move from one home to another and transition it into their own.
BW: What is your most treasured possesion?
ND: I have a carved mermaid at the entry of our home that Jon bought me in North Carolina the weekend we got engaged. I’m obsessed with her. I always joke with my kids that, in an emergency, if the house ever burns down, they need to grab her and save her. We have sold our homes fully furnished multiple times and she is the only piece of art I have refused to sell.
CONGRATULATES
THE 2022-2023 RECIPIENTS OF THE NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
• Valeria Fajardo
• Hailey Finamore
• Mckenna Levison
• Camillie Lopreiato
• Declan McCook
• Pearce Mendoza
• Ellie Shepard
• Sarah Tetsuka
Thank you
to the hardworking staff of Newport Beach Country Club!
It is an honor to support the educational dreams of you and your families.
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PRESENTED BY THE NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Marina Dutton General Manager Balboa Bay Resort
Dear Guests, Members, and Visitors,
As we say goodbye to summer, we also say hello to my favorite time of year in Southern California…fall. Fall is when we enjoy earlier sunsets and cooler days and still enjoy the great outdoors. Truly the best of both worlds!
With the change of seasons comes changes to our wardrobe and we are having a sale at Bayfront Boutique and the Spa Boutique to help you update your closet and skin care. Enjoy 10% off our featured brands: lola & sophie for women, and Toes on the Nose for men, as well as Natura Bissé skincare products all month long. Bayfront Boutique is located next to Blend Coffee shop and offers a full array of gifts, souvenirs and resort wear. The Spa Boutique is located across the front drive and features skin care products as well as athleisure wear. Take a look at our Bayfront Boutique ad in this month’s issue for more information on the September promotion.
We are also excited to announce our Ressource hosted event featuring items from Moda Operandi on Sunday, September 4 in the Commodore Room. Moda Operandi curates leading and emerging designers from around the world, bringing the best of their in-season assortment and the entirety of the next season collections to a global audience.
Thank you for visiting us at the resort, I look forward to seeing you in some of our resort-wear when you are here.
OFFERS GUESTS CONVENIENT ZERO-EMISSION TRANSPORTATION AND A WORLD CLASS EXPERIENCE
BY FRANCINE SLOSSER / PHOTO COURTESY OF BALBOA BAY RESORT
Guests at Balboa Bay Resort have one more reason to get outside and enjoy the Southern California weather. The resort has partnered with Lido Bike Co. to offer guests electric bikes for rent. This popular amenity can be reserved with the resort’s Recreation Concierge in advance or after check-in. The brand new fleet of bikes come with a convenient basket and a helmet. Bikes can be reserved hourly or all day and are a great way to explore Newport Beach and Balboa Peninsula.
“Electric bikes are a fun and convenient way for guests to take an adventure through Newport Beach and they are also
environmentally friendly,” says Marina Dutton, General Manager at Balboa Bay Resort. “We are so excited to partner with Lido Bike Co. as one of the first resorts to launch this premium electric bicycle rental program as an amenity for our guests.”
Balboa Bay Resort continues to enhance its extensive Recreation Concierge program which includes regular bikes, electric bikes, Duffy Boats, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, family beach day and more. The dedicated concierge can also assist with cabanas and day beds, excursions, golf, shopping and attractions. Visit the Recreation Concierge in the lobby for more information and to make reservations.
Something’s Cooking in the Kitchen of Your Dreams
BY CHRISTINE PHILLIPS FOR BARCLAY BUTERA INTERIORS
It’s been called the “heart of the home” and “the room where everyone gathers” so no doubt design icon Barclay Butera creates spectacular, over-the-top kitchens that are not only functional, but also packed with plenty of “wow” factor for that very reason! Whether your taste runs from traditional to contemporary or somewhere in between transitional, a custom Barclay Butera Interiors kitchen is without question the ultimate luxury. Butera prefers to use cabinetry, marble, millwork and permanent built-ins that reflect the architecture, so that the kitchen blends seamlessly with the adjacent rooms and entire home. Luxe metallic accents, fixtures, hardware and dazzling
lighting add plenty of sparkle and glamour. Butera also loves to include at least one showstopper item in each design such as a magnificent French range hood or an incredible full marble wall or back splash that is nothing short of jaw-dropping. And finally, Barclay’s secret for keeping the space consistent? He always prefers to match the appliance brands in each kitchen; whether it’s Viking, Wolf, or another luxury line, the space has unparalleled balance and uniformity. For more Barclay Butera “Dream Kitchen” ideas, stop into one of our showrooms or peruse our projects on www.barclaybutera.com to find inspiration for your most important room for your friends and family to gather in.
Embrace the Coming Season
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES ARE ON THE FALL MENU
BY LANA SILLS
It seems It seems that every year by late September, I’m happily awaiting the return of cooler weather and pumpkin spice lattes. September is filled with the beginning of the football season, close to the end of a very long baseball season, time to start your Fall Bucket List, honor grandma and grandpa on Grandparents Day on September 11th, Autumn Equinox on September 23rd and welcoming shorter days and fall comfort foods.
Labor Day calls for easy barbecue. Rib eyes with gorgeous grill marks, sliced and laid over baby arugula, chopped romaine with heirloom tomatoes, spring onions and roasted beets. Or
a kitchen main course of low and slow pork shoulder braised in a cider-infused sauce, then shredded for pulled pork sliders on Hawaiian rolls with purple cabbage and sliced radish or topped with a kimchi coleslaw. Or grill prosciutto slices and add them to your caprese salad (named after the island of Capri) and don’t forget that pot of beer on the side of your barbecue to braise the bratwurst!
Football season with smokey, crispy, tangy, smothered for game time food begins September 8th with the Rams hosting the Buffalo Bills. Start game day with mini bratwurst corn dogs or a gazpacho made a day
or two in advance with a scrumptious piece of burrata in the center of the bowl. Hot honey wings with a blue cheese yogurt sauce is always a winner (you can use either Bobby Flay’s recipe or my recipes for Hot Honey Garlic Wings and Spicy Buffalo Wings, shared on these pages).
This football season, level up your snacking game and elevate your fried pickle recipe with everything bagel seasoning. Tangy, crunchy and salty, this snack hits all the right notes.
Oh, food on a stick…cocktail-friendly chipotle lime grilled shrimp on a stick or pineapple sweet chili shrimp on a rosemary sprig or savory luscious jerk grilled chicken skewers, perfectly paired with a pinot gris or a Spanish Albariño. For grander grilling, use Jamaican jerk seasoning, full of allspice, thyme and scotch bonnet peppers; use it on chicken, pulled pork and fish. And don’t forget to soak your pineapple cubes in tequila before you skewer!
Cracker Jack mascarpone ice cream sundaes…perfect for watching a football game and do buy an ice cream maker, if you don’t already have one, so that mascarpone ice cream is on your to-do list.
Berry Frosé (frozen rosé)…slushy smooth, not icy, fruity with strawberries or any berry of your choice, floral rosé, simple syrup and a splash or lemon juice is ready for serving after 6 hours freezing or kept in an airtight container in the freezer for a week or two. This recipe makes the most of berries on their way out. Any assortment of berries may be used (frozen berries will work as well). Chilling the glasses in the refrigerator or freezer for 30 minutes before serving keeps the Frosé slushy and cool. Frosé can be served in chilled shot glasses as a fun party treat. For an instant gratification cocktail, simply blend berries with your favorite wine (Moscato or white wine) and lots of ice and you’ll be happier in just minutes.
As the sun sets on summer and cool autumn nights begin, I hope I make your kitchen life easier and your cooking experiences a delicious joy.
CHICKEN WINGS
Dry wings very well. Toss wings in a little flour, salt, baking powder, garlic powder, pepper and paprika. Place on a sheet pan with a wire rack and bake at 450° for 30 minutes, turning once. After they are baked, toss with either of the below sauces.
HOT HONEY GARLIC WINGS
1 stick unsalted butter
1 heaping tablespoon of minced garlic
2/3 cup ketchup
4 tablespoons honey
Few or lots of dashes Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
SPICY BUFFALO WINGS
Melt butter, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, Worcestershire, Dijon mustard & Tabasco. Dip in Ranch dressing with carrots and celery sticks.
“EVERYTHING BAGEL SEASONING” FRIED PICKLES
For the pickles:
1 jar whole dill pickles – drained, patted dry and sliced into 1/2 inch thick rounds
Whisk together:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
In another medium bowl, whisk together: 1 1/2 cups buttermilk and 1 tablespoon hot sauce. Add the sliced pickle rounds to the buttermilk mixture and stir to coat. Add a few pickle slices
to the dry ingredients and toss to thoroughly coat. Transfer the coated pickles to a parchment lined baking sheet and continue until all the pickles are coated.
Place vegetable or canola oil in a medium pot about 2 inches deep and bring to 350°. Working in batches, add pickles to the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
Serve buttermilk ranch dressing alongside the fried pickles with an extra side of hot sauce.
BERRY FROSÉ
A frozen boozy and smooth slushy for grown-ups.
One 750 ml. bottle rosé
1 cup berry simple syrup
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 ounces tequila, vodka or gin
To make the berry simple syrup: Bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Add 1 cup of hulled strawberries or raspberries, remove from heat, and let sit 30 minutes to infuse the berry flavor. Strain thru a fine mesh sieve, cover and chill until cold, about 30 minutes.
Combine and stir the rosé, simple syrup, lemon juice and tequila in a large freezer safe container. Cover and freeze (mixture won’t freeze completely because of the alcohol) for at least 6 hours stirring a few times.
Scrape into 6 chilled dessert glasses. Garnish with mint or basil leaves.
STONE FRUIT CRUMBLE
Swap in any stone fruit of your choice when you prepare this easy, scrumptious crumble with a cinnamon streusel treat on top.
For the filling:
3 lbs. sliced stone fruit (plums, apricots, pluots, peaches)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
For the topping:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Stir together stone fruit, cornstarch, lemon zest and juice, vanilla and sugars in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, stir together flour, sugar, pistachios, salt, cinnamon until combined. Add butter; using your fingers, rub butter into flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
Transfer the stone fruit mixture to the baking dish. Sprinkle the topping mixture on top. Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 50 to 55 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Mental Health Affects All Americans
ARE OUR SENIOR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES MENTALLY FIT?
BY M. BRANT-ZAWADZKI MD F.A.C.R., PICKUP FAMILY NEUROSCIENCES INSTITUTE HOAG HOSPITAL
As criticism of President Biden’s mental prowess grows on both sides of the aisle, it is worth asking: Did you know, one in four people over 65 have abnormal memory impairment? This is the finding from screening for memory impairment with an objective test. In half of those who test abnormal, there were common conditions– such as depression and medication interactions–which can be addressed and even reverse the memory problem. But for the other half, the memory problem is a sign of mild cognitive impairment which can be the early stage of Alzheimer’s, a 14 year-long disease.
Many speculated during his term that President Trump was impaired, given his erratic temperament–or disinhibition.
Appropriate behavior lives in the frontal lobes, important for maintaining one’s “cool.” Frontotemporal dementia is a type of neurodegenerative disorder that particularly affects the frontal lobes. Frontal lobe function may also be diminished from traumatic or other causes such as tumors, infections and alcohol abuse.
As Joe Biden has conducted his presidency, his being a part of a fortunate minority–old white guys–has already come up. But he is part of another fortunate minority: survivors of a ruptured brain aneurysm, as described in his book. The majority of folks with aneurysm rupture die, and many survivors suffer some type of brain damage with residual impairment. Joe Biden presumably escaped that fate despite major brain surgery.
Though many age normally without cognitive issues, as numerous high functioning individuals in industry, the arts, academia and politics amply demonstrate, with aging the risk goes up. Thus, scrutiny by the media of highly visible individuals is increasingly common. Bruce Willis recently was in the news as suffering from “aphasia.” This literally means lack of words: either inability to speak them or understand them. It is not a diagnosis, but a sign of an underlying condition. From further descriptions of his condition, his aphasia is likely the result of a series of strokes, or a dementia such as Alzheimer’s. Senator Feinstein’s mental capacity has recently been questioned by members of her own party, and others. Mild cognitive impairment can be outwardly silent. Hence the question: should we screen for cognitive impairment in senior professions where lives depend on normal cognition, like airline pilots, doctors, even presidential candidates?
Ten thousand people in the US turn 65 every day: an important health policy question looms. Should we routinely screen all seniors for abnormal memory and mild cognitive impairment like we do for diabetes, high blood pressure, or certain cancers? Given that those who have cognitive impairment cost Medicare three times as much as those seniors who don’t, and that half of those who test abnormal may have reversible conditions, it would make sense. Studies show that early medical and behavioral intervention (exercise, proper diet, new learning) can slow the progression of the neurodegenerative conditions that lead to dementia. Thus, improving cognition can optimize the life quality of seniors and can reduce medical costs. Future presidents who will shape health policy, please remember this–if you can. It’s a no brainer.
For more education on aging and memory, and Hoag’s community services for education and screening of memory impairment go to www.ocbrain.org
Congress Passes a Minimum 15% Corporate Tax
HIGHER TAXES ON CORPORATIONS MAY BE THE PROVERBIAL STRAW TO BREAK THE ECONOMY’S BACK
BY IVAN ILLÁN
As the Chief Investment Officer for an SEC registered investment adviser, I’m particularly wary of how political bias might enter our investment committee’s decision-making process. Ignoring politics in general seems like a good idea most of the time, however there are moments when policies that emanate purely from political ideology should be examined more closely while still pursuing an unbiased perspective. Recently, a new bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives containing two specific taxes that target corporations, a 15% minimum corporate tax on domestic profits of companies with at least $1 billion in income and a 1% excise tax on the value of corporate stock buybacks. Both proposed taxes are not necessarily bad in the longterm, but the timing to institute them leaves something to be desired based on the three critical macroeconomic market dynamics discussed below.
From an ideological standpoint, there are two general views on taxes. To put it into words that Dr. Frankenstein’s monster would understand: Taxes, baaad! Or… Taxes, goood! You probably could guess which
political party favors one view over the other. A more realistic sentiment is something in between. Taxes are neither good nor bad, but a necessary component of a functioning government. How much function and how broad its reach is, again, an ongoing debate beyond the scope of this article.
In this latest tax regime change, corporations will be faced with a new minimum income tax rate and a tax on their stock share buybacks. Levying these additional costs on corporations at a time when (1) U.S. corporations have more than debt than any time in history; (2) Trillions will be due over the next few years as these debts mature; and (3) Yields on investment-grade debt are more than 100% higher than two years ago may prove extremely challenging for CFOs to effectively manage.
When debt comes due, you have two basic options. You could either roll the debt into a new debt commitment (called refinance) or you could pay off the debt with available cash on hand. Competent CFOs will likely dance on the razor’s edge to find the right balance for their company’s situation. Cashstrapped companies would find it more
difficult to maneuver favorably. Conversely, companies with mountains of cash on hand would be better positioned in a challenging macro environment, not only in navigating increasing debt expense, but also exploring acquisitions of competitors less prepared.
Not more than two years ago, BBB-rated corporate effective yields were in the low 2.00% range. Today that figure is closer to 5.00%. The projected increase in debt service expense may be made even more challenging should topline revenues contract. Personnel layoffs, eliminating capital expenditures and projects, and further reducing operating expenses through reduced office footprints are a few examples of where C-suite executives could cut to maintain their company’s credit rating.
For years, stock buyback programs have been criticized as financial engineering. In truth, since a company’s board of directors has always had a fiduciary duty to look out for shareholder interests, stock buybacks have offered an efficient method to increase shareholder value simply by reducing the supply of outstanding shares in the market, all else being equal. Adding an excise tax to this type of value creation tool for shareholders doesn’t mean that companies would no longer conduct such programming, but it does introduce a new friction to the consideration.
As most U.S. corporations binged on debt over the past decade, taking advantage of the generations-low interest rate opportunity, risks emerge as the tax climate evolves. Investors must practice even more scrutiny to discern whether the companies in their portfolios are able to confidently weather new assessments against their profits, at a time when macroeconomic conditions are less than favorable as compared to how they just once were.
Living Beyond Zoom
PERSON TO PERSON COMMUNICATION BUILDS TRUST WHEN RESOLVING CONFLICT
BY ALEX CHAZEN
Last week, I attended a mandatory settlement conference for a case that seemed headed straight for trial, one that was “impossible to settle.” The case that is truly impossible to settle is typically hard to come by. In California, the reality of litigation, with the costs of lawyers and experts, filing fees and paying for court reporters (due to budget cuts, civil cases have had to supply their own court reporters for a number of years now), leads almost all cases to eventually resolve before reaching verdict – almost more as a business decision than because it may be the absolute right thing to do.
This particular case should have been settled, but for a number of circumstances (the plaintiff’s first and second attorneys placing liens on the case chief among them), it seemed like we were not going to be able to do it. The case was in Los Angeles, where mandatory settlement conferences (“MSCs” in our parlance) have been changed recently as well (budget cuts again, plus still recovering from COVID protocols at the Courts), so we had four hours on a Zoom call with two lawyers. To give you an idea of how different that is, only three years ago, I attended an MSC where the Judge told us that the Court would stay open until we came to resolution, and the Judge actually presided over the proceedings.
This particular MSC seemed to simultaneously take forever, and be over too quickly. With four different “rooms” of parties to visit, four hours flew by – and while the mediator thought that we were close to a settlement, the plaintiff was not yet ready to accept the mediator’s proposal. The day after the proposal expired, the
plaintiff fired their attorney (again), and we were certain that we were headed to trial – potentially with the absolute mess of a plaintiff representing themselves.
Even against this backdrop of impossibility, one of the two attorneys called me every day (including weekends) for a week after the proposal expired. One day, he was asking about what we could do to get the settlement over the finish line, the next about our various experience in trials and arbitrations, and honestly, on the third, we talked only about the Dodgers.
A week after the initial proposal expired, the mediator had managed to put the very same deal back together and get all of the parties to agree, even though a week earlier, we had all walked away, prepared to do battle at trial.
In speaking with the other attorneys in the case, I realized that he had called all of us. By creating personal connections with each of us, he got everyone to trust that what he was telling us was truly down the middle – something that in my field is extremely hard to do over the course of a half-day hearing on Zoom where you are trying to talk to four different parties and get them all to make seemingly very large concessions.
In this digital age, we are all very fast to hit send – sometimes, too fast. We are also quick to be offended – sometimes, too quick. But, a truism that most of us live by – whether consciously or subconsciously – is that we tailor our conversations and our opinions to the people we are talking to. However, we can only do this when we have a level of trust with the people we are with, and a baseline of knowledge about them. Someone I’ve known since kindergarten can say something to me and be met with uproarious laughter, while that same message from someone I’ve never met would send me off the handle.
What that mediator realized is that trust cannot possibly be built over 4 hours on Zoom. It takes much more time than that. Instead, he started the work in the Zoom, but did the real work over the next week – building relationships with the parties and the attorneys, getting everyone to a place where even if we didn’t trust the other litigants, we could trust him to tell us what was happening in the other room.
We should all remember this as our lives become lived more and more online – when we text far more than we talk. It is the true connections – the ones that happen when we are just talking and getting to learn about each other, rather than being forced to interact to plan the next playdate or prepare for the next charity event – that help us build trust, and that help us resolve disputes when they arise.
Alex Chazen, Attorney, can be reached at achazen@lorberlaw.com
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Farewell to the Man with the Voice of Summer
A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE VIN SCULLY
BY RYAN G. COOK
Vin Scully, “The Voice of L.A.,” was born in, of all places, the Bronx. The son of an Irish immigrant, his biological father passed at a very young age and his mother remarried a British sea captain, whom he called dad. Scully grew up in the Washington Heights neighborhood, blocks from the polo grounds, and discovered his love of baseball at 8 years old, rooting for the New York Giants since he could attend games for free.
After serving in the Navy, Scully began his early sports career as a student
broadcaster and journalist at Fordham University. Recruited by the famous Red Barber, then sports director at CBS Radio, Scully announced college football games in the freezing cold from the roof of Fenway Park in Boston. Soon thereafter, management approached Vin about joining Barber on the Brooklyn Dodgers radio and television broadcast, and the rest is history.
Starting in 1950, Scully broadcasted 67 major league baseball seasons. His tenure with the Dodgers was the longest of any broadcaster with a single team
in professional sports history. He was second only to Tommy Lasorda in terms of number of years associated with the Dodgers organization in any capacity.
Scully said, “Once you become a professional…you’re no longer a fan.” He offered that he didn’t root for the Dodgers, he just tried to do the game as best he could and the winning and the losing will take care of itself. He noted when he first started, he tried to make-believe he was in the ballpark, sitting next to somebody and just talking and, “If you go to a ballgame, and you sit there, you’re not going to talk pitches for three hours.”
His pleasantly nasal baritone was perfect for the age of radio. Whether on the back counters of orange juice stands, from transistors held by people sitting under trees, in barber shops and bars, and from cars everywhere, Scully was known for his distinctive voice, lyrically descriptive style and signature introduction to every Dodgers game: “It’s time for Dodger baseball! Hi, everybody, and a very pleasant, good (afternoon/evening) to you, wherever you may be.”
Vin Scully was truly one of a kind and is considered by many to be the greatest baseball broadcaster of all time. He loved broadcasting so much he said he felt like he was playing the game. He coined the phrase, “You can almost taste the pressure now.” Scully repeated many times, “It’s a wonderful feeling to be a bridge to the past and to unite generations. The sport of baseball does that, and I am just a part of it.” For Scully, “The roar of the crowd was and always will be the sweetest kind of music.” For him, it was intoxicating. We will miss you, Vin Scully. Thank you for all the memories, L.A. loves you! Right alongside baseball fans everywhere.
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