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Message 2025 State of the Club

As we reflect on another remarkable year, we extend our gratitudeto every one of our Members for your continued support of theClub. This past year has been a year of exciting improvements toour Club Facilities and Member Experiences, which were madepossible by your loyalty, engagement, and collaborativecontributions.Looking ahead, our shared vision is to continue providing a Clubexperience that makes you proud to be a Member and positionsThe Nelson among the best Clubs in the country. As we move further into the new year, we are anxiouslyanticipating the incredible events and upgrades in store for 2025. 2 0 2 5 S t a t e o f t h e C l u bM e m b e r s h i pWe are pleased to report that the Club continues to enjoy veryhigh interest in Membership. The overwhelming demand for ourTennis category has led to the initiation of a waitlist, attesting tothe Club's reputation as an exceptional experience for tennis andpickleball enthusiasts. Our Golf roster also remains at full capacity,underscoring The Nelson’s reputation for outstanding playingconditions and exceptional programs. In fact, under the leadershipof Landon Lindsey, we have received rave reviews that the golfcourse conditions continue to be the best in the DFW area. TheClub’s Fitness roster has openings available, providing an excellentopportunity for those seeking health and wellness-focusedactivities to invite a friend or associate for a workout and toconsider Membership.

I n t r o d u c t i o n o f N e w L e a d e r s h i pAcknowledging the inevitability of Member transitions due torelocations and lifestyle changes, your continued support ininviting your friends is invaluable. One of the great joys of being aMember is adding your friends to your Club community.Recommending new Members ensures that the Club remains avibrant and thriving hub for recreation and camaraderie.Together, let's continue to shape a Membership experience thatis unparalleled, enduring, and fun!We are pleased to introduce new Team Members, Brett Hayley,Fitness Operations Manager, and Kendra Tate, Fitness and SocialMembership Enrollment Advisor. These individuals have beenrecently added to our team and will contribute greatly to theexpansion and betterment of your member experience.Regarding our Board of Governors, we want to thank ouroutgoing Chair, Bill Nardiello. As you may know, Bill has been atireless leader who has served for several years before and afterthe Club’s ownership transition. He has guided the Club through avariety of challenges and helped position the Club for continuedsuccess. We owe Bill a debt of gratitude for his steady-handednavigation and exceptional leadership. We also greatly appreciateour outgoing Board Members Kim Assaad, David Flesher, DianeButler, Sam Dabbous, David Evans, Joe Kienast, and Carol Owensfor their years of service and many contributions.We wish to welcome our new Board Chair, Greg Garcia, Vice Chair,Lisa Nelson and the recently elected Board of Governors - BillBailey, Harry Lake, Mary Jo Douglass, Randy Powers, MichelleDaniel, Guy Grivas, Karl Springer, Jeff Borland, Pamela ShortJenkins, and Rick Baird. We look forward to working with this wonderful group ofMembers that serve as your representatives for the wide varietyof activities offered at the Club.

C l u b I m p r o v e m e n t sWe certainly have been busy working on projects to make TheNelson an exceptional Club. Over the past two short years, wehave spent over $9.5M in capital improvements, repairs andreplacements, which include:Complete Driving Range Renovation (tee and landing area) Four Pickleball CourtsFitness Facility ExpansionNew Cardio EquipmentNew Kitchen EquipmentOutdoor Patio, Members’s Lounge, Byron’s & Golf SchoolFurnitureTrackman Range & SimulatorFirst Tee & Driving Range ClocksGolf Course Tee Signs & Yardage MarkersWater & Ice MachinesCart Path Repairs & ReplacementsKid’s Club Outdoor TurfLED Tennis Court LightsSecurity CamerasLap Pool Replastering & New Pump SystemValet Parking & On-site Car WashSix new Golf Course Maintenance MowersTennis Court ResurfacingAll new Men's Fitness & Tennis Locker Room ShowersBridge & Cart Path Repairs on Golf CoursesLadies Locker Room Furniture & ArtworkGolf Course Maintenance Buildings Security SystemIndoor Pool HVAC System ReplacementNew Yamaha Golf Cart FleetNew Golf Course Beverage Carts New Outdoor Dining Patio & Firepits ConstructionAnd many other smaller projects

Over the past several months we have also tackled a number ofmajor unplanned repairs. These challenges are very difficult topredict since our Club facilities and mechanical equipment is nowover 42 years old. Nonetheless, we addressed each one, and theClub is now in better shape.In 2025 we plan to invest another $5.5M in club improvements aswe commence with the renovation of the Club’s Member Diningspaces and make other improvement. Our new Outdoor DiningPatio is planned to open in March as part of the first phase of theclubhouse renovation. The second phase, starting on the heels ofthe Patio opening, includes a new bar, the Member’s Grill, and anew Golf Shop. This will be followed by the third phase, startinglate summer, which includes a new lounge area and reimaginedfamily dining space. By the end of the year, we expect to begin thefourth phase, which includes lobby areas and a new private diningroom. The goal is to complete the renovation of these areas bythe second quarter of 2026.Beyond the clubhouse renovation, we have many other projectson the board for 2025, including:Renovation of Cottonwood Valley Putting GreenReplacement of Cottonwood Valley Greens FansAdditional Golf Course Maintenance EquipmentLock Replacements in Men’s Locker RoomNew Golf Custom Fitting StudioA New Pilates StudioFurnace BoilersAnd much more…These exciting projects will come to fruition because of yoursupport of The Nelson. We especially want to extend ourappreciation to all our Members who have invited and sponsoredfriends into Membership over the past two years. We could notmake these dreams come true without you. Keeping ourMembership roster full of friends allows for these improvementsto become a reality. Thank you for supporting our Membership byInvitation approach to being a Premier Private Club.

We are thrilled about The Nelson’s future and committed toproviding an exceptional member-experience. Your support,engagement, and passion for the Club are the driving forcesbehind The Nelson’s ongoing success. With exciting renovations,our Board of Governors’ leadership, and a shared vision for thefuture, we are confident that the rest of the year will be filledwith extraordinary achievements and memorable moments.Thank you for being a Member. We look forward to seeing you atthe Club.Sincerely,D u e s A d j u s t m e n t sAs we continue to strive for excellence in providing exceptionalfacilities and services, this letter serves as a reminder of theupcoming 2025 monthly dues increase. During the Club’sownership transition, we shared in the Town Hall meetings thatownership and the Acquisition Committee had determined itnecessary to increase dues for continued improvements, tomaintain a competitive position in the market, and to keep theClub on solid financial footing.Since we have a variety of Membership categories (too lengthyto list here) we want to inform you that, in general, the duesincrease will be up to 8% for Golf and to 4.5% for Tennis andFitness memberships. Your March statement will reflect theincreased dues rate. We encourage you to reach out to ourMembership Services Desk if you have questions about theincrease applicable to your membership. C l o s i n g T h o u g h t sAugie Barrios, General Manager Greg Garcia III, Board Chair

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