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FEBRUARY 2024T H I S M O N T HTHE DIVOTIncludes a delicious light lunch, cookiesand non-alcoholic beverage $28++Wednesday, February 21 | 12:15 PM ShotgunMen’s Member-Guest Stag Tuesday, February 13 |8:30 AM ShotgunWomen's Valentine's Mixer Sunday, February 18 | 12:00 PM ShotgunKouples KapersWomen’s GolfTuesdays in Feb | 8:30 AMin golfWednesdays at 9:00 AMLadies Interclub Sunday, February 18 | 3:00 PM | Intermediate/AdvancedLadies Pickleball Mixer in tennisin diningChinese New Year DinnerFebruary 10Super Bowl SundayFebruary 11Valentine’s DinnerFebruary 14
THE DIVOTWednesday, March 20 | 12:45 PM ShotgunMen’s Member-Guest Stag Tuesday, March 12, Thursday 14 and Tuesday 19WGA Club ChampionshipSunday, March 17 | 3:30 PM9 & Dine WGA Spring RingerFriday, March 1in golfWednesdaysLadies Interclub at 9:00 AMSunday, March 10 | Intermediate/AdvancedLadies Pickleball Mixer 3:00 PM in tennisMARCH 2024save the datein diningSt. Patrick’s FestivitiesSaturday, March 16Easter Egg HuntSaturday, March 30Range ClosedDaylight Savings Time Begins in March 10th.Winemaker’s DinnerSaturday, March 2
Dear Members,The year has started with a flurry of activity, and it is exciting toimagine where things will stand at the end of 2024. On January29th, we officially broke ground on the Patio Bar & Grill project.For regular updates and insights into all project activities, visitour weekly La Cumbre Campus Revitalization Updates, releasedevery Friday (click here).Dining services are now available in the Clubhouse seven days aweek (click here for details). And for those in need of a caffeinefix, daily we're serving complementary coffee on the terraceand at the golf shop from 8-11 am and you’ll find pastries andfresh fruit for grab and go.Continuing with our open communication from the Board, weinvite you to peruse this month's board brief. In addition,President Alan Harden writes about 2024 committees, MikeNicolais updates us on the Bridge Bond, and John Blair providesan update on our Superintendent Search and Golf CourseProjects. Best regards,Adam ZubekGM/COOfrom Adam Zubek, GM/COOTHE DIVOT | FROM THE GMgm update
I am honored and excited to have been appointed as Presidentfor 2024, and I look forward to the year with great optimism.The 2024 BoardWe have an outstanding board this year with three new boardmembers who bring fresh perspectives and expertise to ourteam: Tracy Jenkins - Membership Committee, Mike Nicolais -Finance Committee, Ken Badish - Communications Committee.They join Jim Buttimer - Membership Experience Committee,John Blair - Greens Committee, Henning Thorsen and ChrisPortney - Co- Chairs of Golf Committee; and Ron Busch - BoardLiaison PBG & Clubhouse Renovation Committee; and StevePinsker - Board Advisor. A special thanks goes to Past President Russ Werner - Chair ofthe Nomination Committee and for his general advice andfriendship. I would also like to thank Annetta Patrick and RobBrown who leave the board this year having served their term.Their dedication and contributions have been greatlyappreciated.CommitteesThe committee members have been diligently selected, and Iwould like to personally thank each of the volunteers for theircommitment to serving. The work will begin soon, and Ianticipate a busy and fruitful year ahead. We received anoverwhelming response from members interested incontributing, and while we couldn't accommodate everyone, Iwant to express my gratitude to all who offered their time andexpertise. THE DIVOT | FROM THE BOARDfrom Alan Hardenpresident’s report
A reinstituted Long Range Planning Committee, led by GregMoss, will focus on shaping the future of the campus, as well asmore immediately establishing a ‘North Star’ for the club, whichwill define a clear and overarching goal, purpose and vision thatguides all decisions, strategies and provides focus. Keep an eyeout for your opportunity to be involved in this. We are also forming a Traditions and Standards Committee.Reporting to the board, the committee will be headed byHenning Thorsen and will include John Blair and Chris Portney.This committee will work alongside the chairs of othercommittees and Adam and his team to uphold and evolve ourclub’s traditions, standards, and etiquette. By maintaining thesevalues, we can continue to provide the best country clubexperience and foster a wonderful social community for allmembers. In addition, we have initiated a Racquets RenovationCommittee, led by Jim Buttimer, ahead of the court projectcommencing this year. This joins the Golf Course RenovationCommittee led by John Blair and the Clubhouse / Patio Bar andGrill Renovation Committee led by Tom Oschner. Approximately 60 members are volunteering among all of thecommittees, representing a diversity of tenure at the club.Thereby ensuring that we have a blend of perspectives that cansignificantly enrich the work and outcome.The Four Projects “Campus Revitalization Plan” January 2024 to April 2026.PBGIt was wonderful to receive the PBG permits over the holidays (alittle earlier than we expected!) and to be able to finalizeagreements and commence work late in January with ascheduled end date in time for the July 4th weekend. It is greatto have Schipper construction on site and commencing demo. THE DIVOT | FROM THE BOARD
RacquetsThe new Racquets Renovation Committee has hit the groundrunning, holding several meetings and re-scoping this project.There has been overwhelming feedback from the Racquetscommunity that cushioning on the courts is not just nice tohave but a fundamental requirement. Budget constraints makethis an issue of value engineering, which I am confident will beachieved. The permitting process for the Pickle Ball court is alsoproceeding well, and we are continuing to forecast commencingwork later this year.ClubhouseLed by Tom Oschner, the Renovation committees’ work hascontinued without a pause over the holidays, and the forecastof 1 October commencement remains intact. Recently,presentations were given to various County agencies andreview boards for preliminary and conceptual review. Themeetings were a significant milestone and were passed verysuccessfully. Thanks go to SEPPS (Planning and Permittingservice), Anacapa (Architect), CJM (Landscape Architect), PostHazeltine (Historian), and Tynan Group (Project Manager).Golf CourseJohn Blair and the Golf Course renovation committee have beenoverseeing the detailed planning of this project run by ToddEckenrode (Architect) and Wayne Mills, and it is going extremelywell. The project team is now receiving hard bids for theproposed work, providing cost certainty. This work allows us toexercise an option to commence renovation of the Golf Coursein the Spring of 2025 and finish in the Fall of 2025. Instead ofthe original planned schedule, commencing in the spring of2026 and not due to be completed until the summer of 2028. Concurrently a communications program is being finalized tofurther inform and discuss with members. Mike Nicolais,Treasurer, recently wrote a note regarding the member BridgeBond. It is worth reiterating that a successful members vote onthe members’ Bridge Bond will be required to fund the 2025golf course renovation. Should members not support theMembers Bond the golf course renovation will revert to theoriginal schedule of completion in Summer 2028.THE DIVOT | FROM THE BOARD
I would like to thank Wayne Mills for all that he has done overthe decades. He has overseen the Golf Course, and we are alldelighted that has agreed to help us through the Golf Courserenovation next year. I also wish to pass on the Board'scongratulations to Wayne on receiving the President Awardfrom the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America(GCSAA). In closing, it would be remiss of me not to thank Adam Zubek.He has worked incredibly hard over the six months he has beenwith us. By not only taking on the upgrading of our dailyoperations at the club, and everywhere we see signs of histouch and improvement. As well as successfully getting up tospeed on all four of the projects, all of which have been in theplanning stage for many years.Wayne and Adam are at the GCSAA Conference and Trade Showin Phoenix, AZ. Wayne was presented with the President'sAward for Environmental Stewardship.THE DIVOT | FROM THE BOARDl e a r n m o r e
Hello all,This year's Finance Committee comprises returning membersPaul Portney, Sue Wilcox, Jason Spievak, Melissa Gough,Drew Simon, me, and new committee members KevinNewman and Glenn Carter. I'm very thankful to this group foragreeing to serve this year as the next couple of years at theclub will be the most active for this committee in years. Besidesnormal club operations, we have already begun the first of fourmajor projects that will span the next 24+ months: the patio barand grill, the racquet courts, the clubhouse, and the golf courseproject. A lot of information is forthcoming on these projectsthat will be disseminated by the Renovations Committee andthe Golf Committee, including renderings and presentations. Currently the balance sheet of the club looks very strong, withnearly $13 million in cash and no debt. Of course, the cash willbe rapidly depleted as we spend on these projects. I view theFinance Committee's role, among other things, to be awatchdog on the finances related to these projects and to offersuggestions to the Board on financing alternatives such as theBridge Bond proposal, which I wrote about in Adam's lastweekly club update. The budgeting for the club's operations for 2024 was thetrickiest in years, as well debated assumptions about revenueand expenses had to be estimated regarding the closing of thepatio bar and grill for five months and the closing of theclubhouse later this year. The monthly results will need to bescrutinized to make sure that our assumptions are accurate.The number of equity member transfers and other classes ofmemberships will be interesting to monitor as well. Inflationcontinues to be a major concern of mine. THE DIVOT | FROM THE BOARDfrom Mike Nicolaistreasurer’s report
The 2023 audit is underway. We have a new audit firm that hasextensive experience with other country clubs. We hope to beable to learn a few things of value as a result. 2023 ended with asmall surplus from operations and transfer and initiation fees inexcess of our expected budgeted amount. I'm willing to sit down with any member to discuss the club'sfinances. I plan to do a mid-year, in-person update for anyoneinterested in attending to give updates on the projects and cluboperations from a financial perspective. If you have concerns orcriticisms, please come to me directly. I welcome it. Sincerely,Mike NicolaisTHE DIVOT | FROM THE BOARD(continued)treasurer’s report
Most of you are aware that our award-winning Superintendent,Wayne Mills, announced his retirement a few weeks ago. Wayne hasgraciously agreed to remain on board as a consultant for our courserenovation through 2025 after he retires from full-time duty on May 1.Wayne has transformed our golf course over the past 20-plus yearsinto a beautifully sustainable reflection of our local environment. Hehas maintained top-level playing conditions despite having an aginginfrastructure and has done it all with a smile and commitment toexcellence for our membership. I think I can safely say that for pastGreen Committee Chairs and Members, working with Wayne Mills hasbeen a highlight of our membership experience. Personally, I will missmy favorite text after every Board Meeting from Wayne: “Do we stillhave jobs?”. I laugh every time! We are well into the process of searching for Wayne’s successor andhave a series of interviews coming up in February. The response hasbeen quite robust, and we are confident we will find a candidate tosteward La Cumbre in the years ahead. As Wayne explained histhinking for the timing of his retirement, “It makes sense to let thenew Superintendent take control once the course reopens, and I canbe here during the renovation to relay the nuances of La Cumbre.” The bidding process for the course renovation work has beencompleted, and our team, led by Wayne, is reviewing all of the bidsand narrowing down the contractors to select winners. This processshould be completed by the end of February. Moving the renovationwork forward to the spring of 2025 will require we pass the “BridgeBond” measure you have heard about in recent communications. As areminder, the Bridge Bond does not require any additionalassessments to members; it is simply a financing mechanism to pullthe golf course work forward so we can complete the entire series ofconstruction projects on campus in a tighter timeframe and not haveyears of disruption. Greens work during 2024 mainly consists of landscaping activities andsome tee leveling. Lastly, I am happy to report that we have a full lake.Enjoy a fun year of golf! Fairways and Greens, John Blair and the Green CommitteeTHE DIVOT | FROM THE BOARDfrom John Blairgreens report
This is our first Kouples Kapers of 2024. Teams may be comprised of either All-Memberor Member-Guest couples (Guest Fees waived). Play will begin with a 12:00 PM shotgunstart. Dinner and awards follow golf on the terrace. Sign up through La Cumbre’s App orcontact the Golf Shop Staff for assistance.SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18THKouples KapersTee off your weekend with a friendly 9-hole challenge at Niner's Golf every Friday! Perfectfor all skill levels, our relaxed rounds promise fun, camaraderie, and a touch ofcompetition.EVERY FRIDAYNiners Golf This will be the last regularly scheduled home match for our Saturday Men’s Team.Play will begin with a 9:30 AM shotgun using holes #15, #16, #17, #18 and #1. The firsttee should become available for others at approximately 11:30 AM. Good luck to ourMen’s Team!SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17THMen’s Team Play VersusBirnam Wood GCAs we enter the season of inclement weather, golfersare reminded to check emails from the Golf Shop forgolf course conditions and restrictions.The February edition of the Men’s Stag will use a 12:15 PM shotgun start. Lunch will beserved before the shotgun with dinner and awards scheduled for after golf. There willbe two flights: All Member and Member-Guest with gross and net prizes awarded ineach. Sign up through La Cumbre’s App or contact the Golf Shop for assistance.Remember there is a 24 foursome limit to Men’s Stags.WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21STMen’s Member-Guest StagTHE DIVOT | GOLFSkip GOLF >WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE Golf Course
My PROformance articles have been more popular than I could haveimagined, so I am going to expand into creating video content aswell. My videos will cover everything from instruction to etiquetteto golf slang.My hope is to not only createcontent that can improve yourgolf game but also yourconnection and understandingof the game. Golf is a complexgame, and I’ll be there to guideyou through all of it. I plan torelease a video each month inconcert with the divot. I’llcontinue to cover new topics inmy PROformance articles eachmonth, which will remainseparate topics from the videos.Thank you for all your support,and I hope this new creativeavenue will be another way I caninspire more people to love andplay the game like I do! Click Here to View my first video that highlights thebasics of greenside bunker play.THE DIVOT | GOLF PROformance February 2024NEW GOLF VIDEO CONTENTNEW GOLF VIDEO CONTENTFROM TRAVIS BREGMAN, PGAFIRST ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
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LA CUMBRE AT THE PGA SHOWLA CUMBRE AT THE PGA SHOWEVAN AT THE P.G.A. SHOW IN FLORIDA WITH MAJOR DAN ROONEY AND TONY BIATTA FROM THE FOLDS OF HONOR SUPPORTER PARTY.THE DIVOT | GOLF
ACE DAY 2023JAN. 2FEB. 7MAR. 7APR. 4MAY. 2JUN. 6JUN. 11AUG. 1SEP. 5OCT. 3NOV. 7DEC. 5Congratulations to Carol Fell, January Ace Day winner, with a net 71! Shewon a card off with Allie B. Low putts were a tie with Alicia Sinclair andMaggie Marks both with putts, making them both Putting Queens.The Ace of Aces Tournament will be on February 6. All the following AceDay winners and card-offs are eligible to compete for 2023 Ace. TheFebruary 2024 Ace Day competition will be concurrent. Ace - Annetta Patrick (Net 72)Card off- Jane Lodas (Net 72)- Karen Warshaw (Net 72)All will be eligible to play in the 2023 Ace of Aces TournamentLow putts - MJ Baumgartner (30)Ace - Helen Wiley (Net 66)Low Putts - Sally Smith (27)Ace - Tracy Jenkins (Net 70) - Card off with Jane Lodas (Net 70)Low Putts - Cynthia Krueger (27)Ace - Stina Hans (Net 70)Low Putts - Nancy Falberg (25)Ace - Marianne Carter (63)Low Putts - Nancy Falberg (29)Ace - Sue Wilcox (72)Low Putts - Sue Wilcox (27)Ace - Jane Lodas (67)Low Putts- Tie (28) Sally Smith and Maggie MarksAce - Chris Portney (69)Low Putts - June Brusse (23)Ace - Alicia Sinclair (67)Low Putts- Cynthia Krueger (27)Ace- Maggie Marks (70)Low Putts-Helen Wiley (26)Ace-Carol Fell (net 71) -card with Roberta Collier (net 71)Low Putts-Cynthia Krueger (29)Ace -Nancy Falberg (Net 69)Low Putts-Nancy Falberg (26)THE DIVOT | WGAWGA NEWSWGA NEWSFROM NANCY FALBERG, COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
FEB. 6Aces of Aces TournamentAPRIL 30 - MAY 1Member-Guest TournamentIt’s not too early to think about it!The WGA currently has 137 Members. However, on average,only 25 participated in the 2023 Tuesday Play. To encouragemore participation, the WGA will begin a trial to allow additionaltee time at 1 pm on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesdays. Thoseplayers’ scores will be part of the official game. Ace Day willremain only at 8:30 am, but there will be two early tee timesalso available. Fifth Tuesday’s mixers will remain at 8:30 am.The following lucky WGA women received a check for $389.57from the WGA Hole-in-One Club for their 2023 Aces:Linda Barrett, Noel Lucky-Ris, Karen Carey, Sandy Nargi,Anneta Patrick and Sue WilcoxRoberta Collier and Alison Hedge, Chairs of the HolidayMixer, report that La Cumbre women donated $16,500 toCALM!La Cumbre women continued our tradition of generoussupport for Santa Barbara non-pfofits. Thank you all!! THE DIVOT | WGAUPCOMING 2024 EVENTS
THE DIVOT | WGA2024 wga team playT H U R S D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 1 5 | 4 : 0 0 - 6 : 0 0R I V I E R A R O O M | W I N E & A P P SLC women’s teamCelebrationRSVP ANNETTA AT ANNETTAP@COX.NET OR 805-705-2469
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THE DIVOT | WGA EVENTSCo-chairs: Noel Lucky-Ris & Mary BlairPlease call Mary or Noel for questions. 72 hour cancelation policyTUESDAY, APRIL 30TH - WEDNESDAY, MAY 1STEntry fee: $475 member + guestSIGN UP ONLINEFIND YOUR PARTNER AND JOIN THE FUNWorthy Tee Prizes with Awesome Friends!Guest Practice Round Included Any Day of Your Choice.10am Player Registration & Warm-up,Grab n’ Go Lunch, 12-Noon Shotgun Start Country Club Pour Cocktails followed by DinnerTUESDAY, APRIL 30THThe ClassicThe Classic7 AM Breakfast & Warm up, 8:30 AM Shotgun Start WEDNESDAY, MAY 1STLunch & Awards CelebrationThe ClassicThe ClassicA N N U A L M E M B E R G U E S TThe La Cumbre Women’s Classic
Niners began the New Year with a roster of 103 members! The Ninersare a casual all-level group who play the back nine holes every Fridaymorning, beginning about 8:00. Casual groups are formed, and off wego! Coffee at the Snack Bar has become a tradition and is a good wayto get to know more Niners. Second Fridays are guest days, and thelast Friday of the month is a scramble, which everyone enjoys! To join The Niners, dues are $25 per year, and an application form canbe found on the La Cumbre CC website under Golf Associations.Alternatively, you may contact Niner Chair Nancy Rosenthalnancyarosenthal@gmail.com or Communications Chair Linda Biallalindabialla@gmail.com to begin your membership. Sign-ups for Fridaygames can be done on the website or by calling the Pro Shop.There will be six Nine & Dines and two Niner tournaments in 2023.Dates for these events can be found on the website, so please check itout and mark your calendars! Jill Winchester is responsible for theNine & Dines, and separate committees will be organizing the twoNiner tournaments. The New Year also starts a new Ringer Board located in the women'slocker room, which will be maintained by Claudia Thorsen. TheRinger Game is a way to track improved scores on each holethroughout the year. Posting of scores will begin on the first Friday ofFebruary, but you can post your scores anytime after that if you playwith another Niner. Scorecards must be signed, dated, and attested toby your playing partner and left in the green Ringer Game Folder nextto the Ringer Board. Instructions for the game and posting scores arealso there, along with the board, and at the end of the year, prizes willbe given for the two most improved scores as well as the two lowestscores. Any questions can be addressed to Claudia Thorsen atclamoral@mac.com. It's a fun way to track your scores and see howmuch you are (or are not!) improving! The first Nine and Dine of 2024 is a Super Bowl theme, held onSunday, February 4th, with a shotgun start at 2:30. Players areencouraged to wear their favorite football or sports attire or thecolors of their favorite team. Pom-poms are good, too! See you there!NINERS NEWSNINERS NEWSFROM JUNIE PREWITT NINERS DIVOT REPORTERTHE DIVOT | NINERS
THE DIVOT | NINERSNancy Rosenthal Chairnancyarosenthal@gmail.comJill WinchesterNine & Dinesjillyejames@gmail.comKaren CareyTreasurerkaren@careykutay.comClaudia ThorsenRoster & Ringerclaudia.thorsen@gmail.comPatty KassityHospitalitypattypask@gmail.comLinda BiallaCommunicationslindabialla@gmail.comJunie JinkinsDivotjunieprewitt@gmail.comRobin Van BurenLiaisonrobinvanburen9@gmail.comKathy CrevierBirthdayskatmeadcrev@hotmail.comNINER POSITIONS FOR 2024
Contents Skip TennisCourtside News: February brings the spirit of love and a lineup of fantasticevents and updates from our Racquets department. Join theexcitement with exhilarating doubles action and a livelyatmosphere in our Valentine's Day-themed celebration, offeringa perfect blend of fun, fitness, and festive joy. Also, don't forgetto mark your calendar for this month’s Pickleball Mixer – achance to showcase your skills, meet fellow players, and enjoyspirited matches with the added excitement of winning prizes! Member Spotlight: Let's give a round of applause to ourtalented member, Tyler Spaulding! In an outstanding display ofskill, Tyler secured victory in both Singles and Doublescategories at the recent UCSB Junior Tournament. THE DIVOT | TENNISCOURT NEWS
THE DIVOT | TENNISCOACHES CORNERCOACHES CORNERFEBRUARY EVENTSFEBRUARY EVENTSVALENTINES DAY LIVE BALLVALENTINES DAY LIVE BALLPICKLEBALL MIXERPICKLEBALL MIXER Exciting news! Explore our LC weekly update forthe latest in our comprehensive volley series. Joinus each week as we unveil a new volley tip andprogression to enhance your skills: Week 1 (Foundation) Week 2 (Tracking and timing)Week 3 (Soft Hands, Targeting) Week 4(Anticipation, Reaction) Date: Fri, Feb 16th Time: 10:30-12pm Cost: $20 Cheers to Dyanne Wipf, Tonin Mochi, Dani Maculaso, andDawn Bokman for a fantastic day on the Pickleball courts!After an enjoyable scrimmage with the Birnam Wood Pickleballmembers, these La Cumbre Pickleball players celebrated theirvictories with a well-earned glass of wine.Date: Sat, Feb 17th Time: 3-4:30pm Cost: $20
Lost to Knowlwood A’s 0-4 Beat Elings A’s 3-1 Winning Teams: Nikki Callon/Dyanne Wipf Dawn Spaulding/Susan Vasquez Jeppe Madsen/Millie Tadewalt Defeated Birnam Wood 4-0 Winning Teams: Dawn Bokman/Bess Scribner Daisy Carlson/Kathleen Mclychok Kelly Jensen/Shelly Fogg Danielle McCaffery/Amy Pryor Defeated Ojai Valley 4-0 Winning Teams: Sheri Copus/Macy Mcginnes Melissa Katzenstein/Flea Manion Beth Magid/Crissy Prichard Angela Maloney/Diane Gainy Defeated Bacara 4-0 Winning Teams: Sheri Copus/Macy Mcginnes Flea Manion/Lauren Brennan Melissa Katzenstein/Karen Gray Lauren Katz/Crissy Prichard Defeat Birnam Wood 4-0 Winning Teams: Candy Hedrick/Jenny Kramer Katie Taylor/Mikaela Puth Jane Nicolais/Leslie Schneiderman Janna Price/Christy JankaIn a stellar performance throughout January, our A2's, B's and Cteams dominated the courts, sweeping all opponents withoutdropping a single match. The B's are leading the charge, holding acommendable 3-point lead over last year's champions, the SantaBarbara Tennis Club. Meanwhile, the A2's showcase their abilities byleading Alisal with an impressive 4-point advantage. The C’s remain 2points behind Santa Barbara Tennis Club but are closing in fast. THE DIVOT | TENNISTeam HighlightsScorecard Ladies Inter-clubA’s A2’s B’s C’s
If you have been following along with my articles over the months,you know I love to keep it real with you all and drop some truthbombs along the way. I have recently been experiencing somedecision fatigue, and I figured we could talk about it for our articlethis month because I know I am not the only one who goesthrough it.Decision fatigue occurs when the quality of your decisionsdeteriorates after making many choices, leading to mentalexhaustion and difficulty taking action. I personally relate to thelatter and feel that once too many things build up, it becomesdifficult to do what needs to be done, no matter how small. We areall human and will struggle with this throughout our lives, but Iwant to highlight a few strategies that I use that helptremendously.Prioritize and Plan: Start by identifying your most important tasksor decisions for the day. Prioritize them based on their urgencyand importance. Breaking down your goals into smaller,manageable tasks can make them seem less overwhelming.Limit Choices: Reduce the number of decisions you need to makeby establishing routines or pre-planning certain aspects of yourday. For example, you can plan your meals for the week, establisha daily schedule, or choose your outfit the night before. Delegate Responsibilities: Delegate tasks whenever possible,especially those that don't require your direct involvement.Delegating frees up mental energy for more critical decisions andactions. ContentsSkip FitnessHandling Decision FatigueWords of Wellness with jarratT rouseTHE DIVOT | FITNESS
THE DIVOT | FITNESSGROUP FITNESS SCHEDULEGROUP FITNESS SCHEDULEC H E C K O U T O U R 2 0 2 4C H E C K O U T O U R 2 0 2 4CLASS DESCRIPTIONNEW SCHEDULECome give them all a try and see which class speaks to you!Can’t wait to see you in the gym!Take Breaks and Rest: Recognize when you're experiencingdecision fatigue and give yourself permission to take breaks.Engage in activities that help you relax and recharge, such asmeditation, exercise, or spending time in nature. This is a big onefor me, and I highly encourage you to do the same. Taking a shortwalk outside is sometimes all you need!Limit Information Overload: In today's digital age, we'rebombarded with information constantly. Limit exposure tounnecessary stimuli by setting boundaries on your use oftechnology and consuming only relevant information. Seek Support: Don't hesitate to seek advice or input from trustedcolleagues, friends, or mentors when making important decisions.Sometimes, an outside perspective can offer valuable insights andalleviate decision-making pressure. These are some of the main strategies I use when I seem to bestruggling the most. I am also not afraid to celebrate some mini-wins along the way. Recognizing progress boosts motivation andreinforces positive habits! Give some of these methods a shot nexttime you are feeling overwhelmed, and let me know if they helpedyou be more successful in your decision-making processes. With love,Jarratt Rouse
6:30-7:10 AMMondayHIIT & Circuit Training7:30 – 8:00 AMGolf & TennisConditioning8:00-8:45 AM9:00-9:50 AM10:00 – 10:45 AMGlutes & CoreYoga RestoreStrength & EnduranceWednesdayHIIT & Circuit Training6:30-7:10 AM7:30-8:10 AMGolf Conditioning9:00-9:50 AM 11:00 – 11:50 AM10:00 – 10:45 AMYoga Restore Yoga Fusion Strength & EnduranceThursdayGlutes & Core9:00-9:40 AM10:00-10:30 AM Balance and Stability11:00-11:50 PM12:00 – 12:45 AMYoga FusionCardio KickboxingStretch, Roll,and Mobility 8:15-8:50 AMTuesdayGlutes & Core 9:00-9:40 AMStretch, Roll,and Mobility8:15-8:50 AM10:00-10:30 AMBalance and Stability11:00-11:50 PM12:00 – 12:45 AMYoga FusionCardio KickboxingFridayGlutes & Core 8:00 – 8:45AM9:00- 9:50 AM10:00 – 10:45 AM11:00 – 11:45 AMYoga RestoreStrength & EnduranceHIIT & Circuit Training ALL CLASSES ARE COMPLIMENTARYREMINDER: Please cancel your class reservation if you are unable to makeit so members on the waitlist can be added! Thank you so much.Classes are all held in the Fitness Center unless further specified. Please RSVP on the La Cumbre CC website or through the La Cumbre CC App. Classes may be cancelled without notice if no one RSVP’s. ALL CLASSES ARE COMPLIMENTARY.For more information, please call the fitness center at (805) 618-9977.FEBRUARY SCHEDULETHE DIVOT | FITNESS
THE DIVOT10 WEEKS JUNE 17TH - AUGUST 16THREGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1STAGE: 6-12YRS | COST: $450 MEMBERS OR $550 MEMBER SPONSORED | TIME: 9:15-2:30PMSAVE THE DATESWIMGOLF2024 SUMMER CAMPTENNIS
Employee anniversariesCesar Camacho Cook 1 yearTHE DIVOT MEMBER RESIGNATIONSMarilynn Sullivan – Social ClubhouseMichael Daoud – Social ClubhouseBlaine Lando – AssociateLacey & CharliePetersenSocial TennisSocial TennisMarc Appleton & PeggyPlatnerJulianna & Thomas DainSocial ClubhouseThe Board of Directors & Staff extend a Warm Welcome to our Newest Members:Rick Zelazny – Social Tennis to Social ClubhouseChristie Myers – Social Clubhouse to Social Tennis
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Golf RacquetsSocialT H U R0 10 1Women’s Guest Day 8:30 AM ShotgunF R I0 20 2Niner’s GolfS A T0 30 3Men’s Day 8:30 AMLadies Inter-Club 9:00 AM9 & Dine 2:30 PMS U N0 40 4T U E0 60 6THE DIVOTC A L E N D A R O F E V E N T SFEBRUARY 2024Course opens 2:00 PMWomen’s Golf 8:30 AM ShotgunM O N0 50 5W E D0 70 7T H U R0 80 8Los Companeros
Golf RacquetsSocialTHE DIVOTT U E1 31 3W E D1 41 4Niner’s GolfF R I0 90 9S A T1 01 0S U N 1 11 1M O N1 21 2Course opens 2:00 PMWomen’s Valentine’s Mixer 8:30 AM ShotgunMen’s Day 8:30 AMLadies Inter-Club 9:00 AMF R I1 61 6C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T SFEBRUARY 2024Valentine’s DinnerChinese New Year DinnerSuperbowlNiner’s Golf
Golf RacquetsSocialTHE DIVOTT U E2 02 0S A T1 71 7S U N1 81 8Pickleball Mixer 3 PMM O N1 91 9Kouples Kapers 12:00 PM ShotgunMen’s Member-Guest Stag 12:15 PM ShortgunLadies Inter-Club 9:00 AMMen’s Day 8:30 AMMen’s Team Play Vs. Birnam Wood9:30 AM ShotgunW E D2 12 1T H U R2 22 2F R I2 32 3Course Opens 7:45 AMLos Companeros Niner’s GolfWomen’s Team Play 9:00 AM ShotgunWomen’s Golf 8:30 AM ShotgunC A L E N D A R O F E V E N T SFEBRUARY 2024President’s Day
SocialTHE DIVOTGolf RacquetsKid’s Tennis DayMen’s Day 8:30 AMS A T2 42 4M O N2 62 6T H U R2 92 9T U EW E D2 72 72 82 8Course Opens2:00 PMWomen’s Golf 8:30 AM ShotgunLadies Inter-Club9:00 AMBoard MeetingC A L E N D A R O F E V E N T SFEBRUARY 2024VISIT THE MEMBER PORTAL TO LEARN MORE MEMBERS.LACUMBRECC.ORG Trivia Night
WOMEN'S ASSOCIATIONElaine LaustsenCHAIRMaggie MarksTOURNAMENT CHAIRSue WilcoxHANDICAP CHAIRJudi BrooksSECRETARY Gaile HaslemTREASURERMJ BaumgartnerHOSPITALITY2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORSAlan Hardenpresident@lacumbrecc.orgPRESIDENTHenning ThorsenVICE-PRESIDENTMike NicolaisJim ButtimerTREASURERSteve PinskerBOARD ADVISORGreg MossLONG-RANGE PLANNINGTracy JenkinsChris PortneyJohn Blair DIRECTORSKen BadishLA CUMBRE COUNTRY CLUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRSMike NicolaisFINANCETracy JenkinsMEMBERSHIPJim ButtimerMEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCEJohn Blair GREENHenning Thorsen GOLFChris Portney COMMUNICATIONSKen BadishRon BuschPBG & CLUBHOUSE RENORon Busch
LA CUMBRE COUNTRY CLUBSTAFF (ALL AREA CODES ARE 805)Jeff Cowan, 563-1614jeff@lacumbrecc.orgCONTROLLERBrooke Boccali, 798-4047brooke@lacumbrecc.orgCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORElizabeth Stuart, 563-1610elizabeth@lacumbrecc.orgMEMBERSHIP MANAGER / EXECUTIVE ASST.Lanita Pattenaude, 563-1616hr@lacumbrecc.orgHUMAN RESOURCESGOLF STAFF (805) 682-3131TENNIS, POOL & FITNESSEvan Colavincenzo, PGA 563-1621evanc@lacumbrecc.orgHEAD GOLF PROWayne Mills 563-1615wmills@lacumbrecc.orgGOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTFelix ZaragozaASSIST. SUPERINTENDENTTravis Bregman, PGAtravis@lacumbrecc.orgFIRST ASSISTANT GOLF PRORitter Ganongritter@lacumbrecc.orgASSISTANT GOLF PROBobbi Houghton 705-5338bobbiteach@aol.comAQUATIC DIRECTORMatthew Berry 682-3143mberry@lacumbrecc.orgTENNIS PROJarratt Rouse 618-9977jrouse@lacumbrecc.orgFITNESS CENTERAaron Webster 682-3143aaron@lacumbrecc.orgHEAD TENNIS PROADMINAdam Zubekadam@lacumbrecc.orgGENERAL MANAGER/COOFOOD & BEVERAGEEric Widmer, CEC 563-1620ewidmer@lacumbre.orgEXECUTIVE CHEFAlex Gil, 563-1626agil@lacumbrecc.org PATIO BAR & GRILL SUPERVISORCarl Santiagocsantiago@lacumbrecc.orgPATIO BAR & GRILL CHEFSPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATORInger Kelly, 563-1622inger@lacumbrecc.orgTom Narozonic, (805) 618-9031tom@lacumbrecc.orgDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONSKathy Martininfo@lacumbrecc.org 687-2421RECEPTIONISTMichael Garner, (820) 203-8745facilities@lacumbrecc.org ASST. FACILITIES MANAGER(805) 687-2421CLUB MAIN LINE (805) 722-7109 LCCC SECURITYFACILITIESJames Munro, 563-1612james@lacumbrecc.orgACCOUNTS PAYABLE/ ASST. CONTROLLER
HOURS OF OPERATIONMEN’S LOCKER ROOMLunch: Tues.-Sat. 11:30 AM - 2:00 PMBeverages: Tues.-Sat. 11:30 AM - 6:00 PMCLUBHOUSE DINING Breakfast Mon-Sun: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AMBuffet Lunch Tues-Sat: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMA La Carte Lunch Mon-Sun: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PMLite-Fare Dinner Mon & Tues 11:00 AM - 6:00 PMDinner Weds-Sun: 5:00 - 7:30 PMMonday: 12:00 - DuskTuesday - Friday - 7:45 AM - duskSat, Sun & Holidays: 6:45 AM - duskPractice range hours as postedGolf courses closes at duskGOLF SHOPMonday: 2:00 PM - duskTuesday - Friday - 7:45 AM Sat, Sun: 6:45 AMGOLF COURSEOpen 7:00 AM - Dusk, 7 days a weekPOOLMonday - Saturday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PMSunday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PMFITNESS CENTERLA CUMBRE COUNTRY CLUBMORNING COFFEE7 days a week: 8:00 - 11:00 AMon the Terrace & in the Golf Shop