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Athpe proachBIG CANYON COUNTRY CLUB SEPTEMBER 2017SUMMER CONCERT & WINE FESTIVAL Groovin’ Grapes AND GRUB The summer season may be coming to an end, but we are once again keeping things hot with our second food and wine concert featuring Flashback Heart Attack.Friday, Join us on the range andSeptember 8 enjoy wines selected byGrapes and Grub our own Master5:30-7:00 p.m. Sommelier Steve Poe paired with fabulousGroovin’7:00-10:00 p.m. food by Chef Nick. Then dance the night away under the stars! $100 per adult • Guests are welcome • Cash Bar Childcare is available from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. with a reservation.Save the Date Monday, September 11 Friday, October 27Social & Dining Events Speaker Series Halloween Party Friday, September 1 to Friday, October 20 to Begins Sunday, September 10 Monday, September 4 Sunday, October 22 Pub Grub Menu Labor Day Lobster Bash Weekend in The Dining Room Culmination Sunday, October 15 Every Thursday Pumpkin Patch Wine & Tapas

Board of Directors Clukb News President ........................................... David R. Franey 2017 Employee Scholarship Program Vice President ...................................... Todd R. Meyer Secretary ....................................... Donald L. Morrow The Big Canyon Scholarship Committee held its sixth annual Scholarship Treasurer ..................................... Michael J. Berchtold Luncheon in July to honor our 2017 scholarship recipients. We awarded over Director ............................................. Jon A. Fosheim $115,000 in scholarships to 24 motivated students attending institutions Director .............................................. Daniel D. Lane ranging from local community colleges and California State Universities to UC Director ....................................... David W. Mossman Irvine and the University of Arizona. These energetic students are pursuing Director .......................................... Graham B. Pierce higher education in a multitude of fields including business, nursing, and Director .............................................. Jeffrey M. Read engineering, to just name a few. While these students and their pursuits are Director ............................................. Charles K. Ruck impressive, we are most proud of the fact that these scholarship recipients are all Big Canyon Country Club employees or the children or grandchildren of Bulletin Board our Club employees. Many of these recipients are the first in their families to attend college and they are able to do so because of the generosity andThe Board of Directors, members, and staff support of our Big Canyon Country Club members.extend a warm welcome to our newest members. We all agree that we have an extremely dedicated and talented staff here at Leonid E. Lerner, M.D., Big Canyon Country Club. These employees come to the Club to work, and Regular member, is a are an integral part of the quality, experience, and value of Big Canyon physician and owner of Country Club. The scholarship program is a unique and important way to the Center for Retinal recognize the dedication of our staff. We all know the parable about and Macular Diseases “teaching one to fish” rather than simply giving the person a fish to eat that and was sponsored by day. Our Big Canyon Country Club Employee Scholarship Program Wesley Hacker and exemplifies this parable. Richard McCloskey.Leonid, his wife Zoya, and their sons Elliot and Attending this year’s Scholarship Luncheon were the scholarship recipientsJules live in Newport Beach. listed below, along with their parents, spouses or friends, and members of the Scholarship Committee, Big Canyon Board members, leadership management, Andrew Mason, Junior and invited guests. Sixteen of our twenty-four 2017 scholarship recipients are Social member is renewing awards from last year and eight are new to the program as first-time employed with Keesal, recipients. Renewing recipient and University of Arizona student Lorelei Young, and Logan, and Wong addressed this year’s luncheon attendees and eloquently expressed her was sponsored by Jeff appreciation and gratitude, on behalf of all recipients, to our members for Stone and Paul Stemler. their generosity and continued support. Andrew lives in Newport Beach. 2017 Employee Scholarship Program continued on page 3Resignations Announcing New Additions to the Big Canyon C.C. Family!Grant K. Wiese (Social) Congratulations to the following members In Memoriam on the recent addition to their family: We wish to extend our sincere Robert and Jillian Knapp condolences to the family of Chloe Star Knapp Mrs. Thomas (Margaret) Larkin June 8, 2017 Member since 2008 To inform the Club of additions to your family, please contact Membership Director Loraine Tachine at (949) 706-5280 or [email protected]. One Big Canyon Drive, Member Services (949) 644-5404 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Activities Desk (949) 706-5918 telephone (949) 644-5404 Canyon Room (949) 706-5294 fax (949) 720-9338 Golf Pro Shop (949) 706-5923 www.bigcanyoncc.org Page 2 - September 2017

Clukb News (www.oc-cf.org), or via the link on the Big Canyon site (www.bigcanyoncc.org) under the Employee Scholarship Fund. • Make a check payable to “Orange County Community Foundation” (please note “Big Canyon Country Club Scholarship” on your check). Mail or deliver to the Club or to OCCF at 4041 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 510, Newport Beach, California, 92660. For more information, please visit the Club’s website at www.bigcanyoncc.org.Front Row: Lorelei Wong, Angelica Urrutia, Xitlaly Venegas, Jenevieve 2017 Big Canyon Country ClubChoy, Kirsten McCracken; Back Row: Joshua Maxwell, Armando Scholarship RecipientsPerez, Ricardo Chavez, Jessica Maxwell, Antonio Morales, RebeccaRoss, Reese Wong, Adrian Anguiano Renewing RecipientsThe Big Canyon Country Club Employee Scholarship Program Adrian Anguiano, Receiving Clerkwas established in 2010 and is administered, under the Jacqueline Choy, daughter of Server Christopher Choyguidance of the Scholarship Committee, by the Orange County Nancy Garcia, daughter of Server Martin GarciaCommunity Foundation. It is open to all Big Canyon Country Kirsten McCracken, Server, Canyon RoomClub employees and their children and grandchildren, who Joshua Maxwell, son of Receiving Clerk Carl Maxwellmeet the eligibility requirements. Scholarships are awarded for Dakota Orr, son of Men’s Locker Room Supervisor Bobby Orraccredited two and four-year degree programs and generally Erick Quiroz, son of Cook Jose Quirozrequire the recipient to maintain a 2.0 GPA. Zoraida Quiroz, daughter of Cook Guadalupe Quiroz Claire Roche, daughter of Lead Server Dominique RocheThe Scholarship Committee is asking for your participation to Rebecca Ross, Hostess in the Canyon Roomcontinue to provide, and hopefully to expand this incredible Jose Vargas, son of Server Jose Luis Vargasprogram. Almost all of our members engage in philanthropy of Xitlaly Venegas, daughter of Cook Francisco Venegasone kind or another, and we are asking you to consider Lorelei Wong, daughter of Starter Mitch Wongextending this to our Big Canyon Employee Scholarship Fund. Reese Wong, son of Starter Mitch WongIn addition to supporting our Club employees, your contributionis literally an investment in the future of our community and our New Recipientscountry. This year, we are seeking to increase participationacross the entire spectrum of all membership categories. Last Zina Borozdina, Massage Therapistyear, we received over $275,000, and this year we hope to Ricardo Chavez, Swim Coachexceed that amount in order to ensure proper future funding for Jenevieve Choy, daughter of Server Christopher Choyall of our current and future scholarship recipients. A small Jessica Maxwell, daughter of Receiving Clerk Carl Maxwelldonation from every member will make a difference, and all Yesenia Mondragon, Server, Canyon Roomdonations are fully tax deductible. If you participated last year, Antonio Morales, son of Ramona Torres, Housekeeperthank you and we look forward to your continued participation. Armando Perez, CookIf you did not participate last year, please consider joining us Edgar Quiroz, son of Guadalupe Quiroz, Cookand making this investment in the future of these young people Angelica Urrutia, Housekeeperand our Club. Sandra Vazquez, daughter of Housekeeper, Evelia RodriguezThere are three easy ways to make a tax-deductible donation: Scholarship Committee Members• Authorize a contribution to be charged to your Big Canyon David Mossman, Chairman Country Club account. Forms are available online and at Alan Beyer, M.D. the Member Services desk. Kayleigh Horn Klinzing• Contribute online by credit card through OCCF’s website Charlene Immell Charles Rosenberger Robert Stemler Jalena Tamm Julie WilsonSeptember 2017 - Page 3

Speaker Series Sockial NewsThursday, October 19 Big Canyon’s Speaker Series5:00 to 6:45 p.m. Women’s Health & Wellness Forum Abraham D. Sofaer Monday, September 11 - 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. “Strength, Diplomacy and The North Korean Threat” Allyson Brooks, M.D. Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy and Health Changes as We AgeNational Security Affairs, Emeritus, Hoover Institution, StanfordUniversity Stephanie Buehler, MPW, PsyD, CST-S Sex Therapy and Counseling5:00 to 5:30 p.m. - Reception5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Speaker Heather Macdonald, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.6:30 to 6:45 p.m. - Q&A Breast Surgical OncologistPlease join us for an informative discussion on North Korea and Neda Mehr, M.D. FAADpossible strategies to counter the current conflict. A United States Cosmetic DermatologyAir Force Veteran, Mr. Sofaer will also address China’s role andexplain why the U.S. must be diligent in the preparation forconflict while also developing a diplomatic plan.Abraham Sofaer has his B.A. from Yeshiva College and his LLBfrom New York University School of Law. He is the Author ofTaking on Iran; Strength, Diplomacy and the Iranian Threat, andThe Best Defense?: Legitimacy and Preventive Force.Cocktails will be served prior to the complimentary event in theLakeview Room. No host cocktails.Reservations online or with Member Services at 644-5404. Speaking Event & Luncheon Living LongerBoth the Canyon Room and The Dining Room are open for dinner $35 per person • Guests welcome & Healthierfollowing the speaker – reservations are recommended. RSVP at www.bigcanyoncc.org or with Member Services at (949) 644-5404 Sunday, October 15 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.Join us as we celebrate the fall season by picking out your Adults - $20own pumpkin to take home to carve with your family. Children ages• Create fun Halloween crafts 4 to 12 - $25• Enjoy spooky goodies Page 4 - September 2017RSVP online or with Member Services

Sockial NewsHalloween Party Daydreams and Nightmares Friday, October 27, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The trick or treating, games, and the Scary Way begin at 6:00 p.m. (Scary Way ends at 7:30 p.m.) Dinner, DJ, and dancing will follow. Adults are welcome to wear costumes too. Adults $60 • Children ages 4 to 12 $39 RSVP online or with Member Services EVENING BRIDGE PLAY September 5 and 19 Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Ladies’ Grill Room The format is Chicago, with six hands played before rotation, and three tables per evening. Gentlemen and guests are welcomed. Players are encouraged to dine in the Canyon Room before play as only beverage service is available in the Ladies' Grill during evening bridge. Please RSVP online or to Member Services staff.September 2017 - Page 5

Goklf NewsUPCOMING Couples’ Club Champions Alana 1st Net: George and Lisa Brennan and George HedleyGOLF EVENTS 2017 Couples’ Club ChampionshipMEN’S& MEN’S SENIOR Twelve Big Canyon C.C. couples did an outstanding job competing for theMen’s Match Play Couples’ Club Championship trophy on July 25. The 18-hole aggregate format was challenging, yet it allowed the win to become even moreSeptember 8 to 10 exciting and well-deserving. Afterward, our 24 participants were escorted September 8 - 1st tee closed - 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. to a delicious dinner on the Living Room Terrace overlooking the golf September 9 - 1st tee closed - 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. course. Congratulations to our 2017 Couples Club Champions, George / 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. and Alana Hedley! September 10 - 1st tee closed - 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. Tournament ResultsMen’s Fall Classic 1st Gross George and Alana Hedley 174 179September 22 to 23 2nd Gross Terry and Jana Hackett 186 September 22 – Course closed 142 September 23 – 1st tee opens at 3:00 p.m. 3rd Gross Steve and Susan Collins 155 155Men’s Four-Club 1st Net George and Lisa Brennan November 1 - noon shotgun 2nd Net Gerry and Bobbi PhillipsMen’s Guest Day 3rd Net Greg and Cindy Dillion November 15 - noon shotgun Closest to the Hole Men Hole No. 7 Steve Collins 7’1”COUPLES’ 12‘8“Couples’ Balboa Ladies‘ Hole No 3 Kathy KelleySeptember 17 - 1:00 p.m. shotgunTwilight Golf - New England Clam BakeOctober 6 - 4:00 p.m. shotgunDinner at the Golfer’s CircleCouples’ Member-MemberNovember 12 - noon shotgun We would like to thank all that participated in this prestigious tournament!2nd Gross: 2nd Net: 3rd Gross: 3rd Net: Closest to the Hole:Terry and Jana Hackett Greg and Cindy Dillion Kathy Kelley and Gerry and Bobbi Phillips Steve and Susan Collins Steve Collins Page 6 - September 2017

Monster Goklf NewsDayWinners: LGAOSTLFTWOFIL2I0G1H7TKarl Katnikand JordanNasser2017 Monster Day NEW ENGLAND CLAM BAKETWILIGHT GOLF & TWO FLIGHTS COMPETITIVE & NON-COMPETITIVEOn July 19, forty-five teams participated FORMAT 3-2-1 DINNERin the 2017 Monster Day Tournament.Players were treated with great weather, 4:O00CTp.OmB. sEhRotg6unfast greens, and tough pin locations. The Open to all golfing eligible members and their guests.format for Monster Day was Better Ball of $6I5ncpleurdepserdsionnn.erS, icganr-tu,pantoddparyizoersPartners. We introduced the White Tee in both flights.Flight to invite more players to participate in the Golf Shop.in Monster Day. Low Net honors fromthe Black Tees went to the team of Dan Twilight Golf - “Italiano al Fresco”Pedersen and Tim Marshall with a net 63.Black Tees Low Gross Team honors went Format: 2 Jack 1 Jill Modifiedto Jamie Held and Fred Couples with ascore of 65. First Net for the White Tee July Twilight Golf tournament results:Flight scored a 65 from the team of RussOlsen and Dick Pickup. 1st Net John and Bridget Gormly with Jeff and Amy Vieth 88 2nd Net Gerry and Bobbi Phillips with Jack and Arlene Peterson 97The Derby was back again this year bypopular demand to determine the overall 1st Gross Don and Robin Tippett with Larry and Sherry Montgomery 74winners of Monster Day. The three low 2nd Gross Alan and Cricket Whitegross teams and the five low net teams with Wes Whittington and Mary Norberg 76compete in the Derby, along with the twolow net from the White Tees. The derby is Closest to the Hole (No. 3) 13’4”a four-hole Scotch play event played on 11‘6“the 1st and 9th holes. Teams were Men Don Tippetteliminated on each of the first three holesplayed so that two teams played the final Ladies Lori Loftushole. The last team standing in the Derbywould be the 2017 Monster Day winners!The Derby came down to the teams ofJordan Nassar and Karl Katnik, and GregChila and Jason Kane. After an additionalplayoff hole, Jordan Nasser and KarlKatnik would end up being the last teamstanding. Congratulations to JordanNassar and Karl Katnik for being the 2017Monster Day winners!September 2017 - Page 7

Goklf News F I T T I N G D AYNew luxury cashmere line offered at Big Canyon!Shop Talk BETTER FIT.by Roberta Long, Golf Shop Buyer/Merchandiser BETTER GAME.Introducing Johnstons of Elgin – since 1797, Johnstons has created a heritage Friday, September 1lifestyle with their cashmere sweaters in Scotland. Using the highest quality 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.natural fibers, they produce beautifully crafted knitwear and accessories thatare made to last and cherish. Featuring:Visit the Golf Shop today to see and feel the color swatches and men’s and • Full Line of Titleist Productladies’ styles available. Order by September 30 to ensure delivery in time for • TrackMan Data Analysis(your holiday gift giving?) Christmas gift giving for a loved one. And consider • SureFit Adjustabilitygiving yourself a gift at the same time. • Skilled Fitters Reserve your time with the Golf Shop at (949) 706-5923 Father & Son Golf Tournament Thanks to all who supported the Father and Son Tournament. There were 46 teams of fathers or grandfathers and sons who participated, and it was a great event. The weather was perfect and the golf course was in great condition for the tournament. 18-Hole Players 1st Gross Winners Ron and Danny Lane/ Danny and Dillon Lane (tie 64) (71) 2nd Gross: Jon and Max Kline (74) (56) 3rd Gross: Tony and Scott Allen (58 card off)) (58) 1st Net: Kim and Thomas McGonagallFather & Son Tournament 2nd Net: Bob and Chris Elliottwinners:Ron Lane with 3rd Net: Arvin and Ashvin WijayDillon Lane and Danny Lane 9-Hole Players Mike and Michael Etchandy 1st Gross: (35) (39) 2nd Gross: Kit and Tate Natland/ Kit and Liam Natland (tie) (33) (34 card off) 1st Net: Paul and Jackson Casey (34) 2nd Net: Edward and Jarrett Haft 3rd Net: Mike Immell and Brant Debeoer 5-Hole Mighty Divots 5-Hole Mighty Divots 1st Gross: David and Caden Mossman (18) (19) 2nd Gross: David and Colton Mossman (19) 3rd Gross: Arvin and Govind Wijay Page 8 - September 2017

Goklf News Junior Team Play by Sandy Huber, Assistant Golf ProfessionalMichael Etchandy It has been an exciting summer, with many of you Elizabeth Casey venturing out and playing for your first times. I wantLucy Tipton you all to know how appreciative and how proud I Team Play opponent with am of your commitments to our team. It is not easy John TiptonJack Casey to join up with new players and play new golf courses. Golf is a game of skill and luck. Many of Sebastian and Dan KernAshvin Wijay you have made major milestones this summer, and I hope you all continue to keep your games up. IGabriel Kern commend all of you who had the added challenge ofSeptember 2017 - Page 9 playing up to older age groups, as we have had many of our team players away or playing in other tournament events. Congratulations to all of you, for without you, we would not be the team we are! 2017 Team Players Dillon Lane Sutton Olson Hannah Batcheller Matt Richerson John Carboni Billy Shannon Elizabeth Casey Carter Shannon Jack Casey Jack Spraker Samantha Casey Luke Slutzky Michael Etchandy Zak Slutzky Freddie Flanagan John Tipton Dimitri Kallins Lucy Tipton Eston Kallins Ashvin Wijay Ethan Garbers Sachin Wijay Gabriel Kern Sebastian Kern Junior Golf Course Certification Saturday, September 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Junior Golf Course Certification Clinics are open to children and grandchildren of golf eligible members. All juniors must obtain Junior Golf Certification prior to using any part of the facility without the accompaniment of an adult. Juniors may receive beginning instruction and learn course etiquette at Junior Clinics before taking the Certification Clinic, during which a take home test is given on the Rules of Golf, Rules of Play, and course etiquette. The test also includes a playing ability test which is by appointment only with a golf profes- sional. The test consists of playing five holes with 10 strokes or less per hole. Students who pass the certification test will receive a Certified Junior Golfer Big Canyon bag tag and have use of the golf course for play and practice without adult supervision. In addition, their name will be listed in The Approach newsletter. Clinics are offered twice each year. Preregistration is required. $40 per golfer. Sign up online or contact the Golf Shop at (949) 706-5923 to register.

Goklf NewsBoard Report of our wonderful staff in the Ladies’ Locker Room for a formWomen’s Golf to join the WGA. They will also give you a WelcomeAssociation Packet which will give you all the information you need.by Cecilia Goodman, Don’t you hate that part in the program when the speakerWGA Chair starts recognizing and thanking people? Not only is it boring but usually you feel it is rote and not sincere. TheIt is my turn to write an article for The Approach. Full following recognitions could not be more real. All thedisclosure—this is not my favorite thing to do. I always did people I want to thank are very special and have becomemy math homework first. Okay, stepping back I ask myself, friends, if they weren’t friends already. To my board, youwhat is the purpose of this article? Is it to inform the are the best! You not only served on the board but you alsomembers about the Women’s Golf Association? To tell ran many of the tournaments. Karin Krogius, thank you forthem what we do, and why and how we do it? Is it a accepting the position of Tournament Chair. It is the mostfarewell letter as my term as Chair comes to a close? Is it difficult position on the board and you made it look easyan homage to everyone who helped make this year (and the and seamless. Tracy Widder, you will be the bestyear before this when I was Tournament Chair) amazing Tournament Chair ever. With your positive outlook andand wonderful? Yes, it is all those things, but more high energy, you will encourage everyone to participate.importantly, it is a pitch to get more women playing golf Kayleigh Horn Klinzing, you managed to do all thoseand participating in our WGA events. complicated Treasurer’s reports and have a beautiful new baby all at the same time! Georgina Jacobson—Secretary,In a recent email from the SCGA, there were testimonials Rita Hirsch—Hospitality, Lori McKay—Prize Chair, Annfrom women about how and why they took up golf. They Moorhead—Publicity, Carole McDonald—Rules, and Ellenwere heartwarming and even emotional. I started thinking Small—Parliamentarian, it has been my honor and pleasureabout my “golf path.” My husband Richard decided he working with all of you.wanted to learn to play golf and suggested that if I didn’t We are exceedingly fortunate to have the most amazingwant to be a golf widow, I should learn as well. It was just staff—a very special thank you to Lana Goodfellow, Georgiat that time that everyone discovered how damaging it was Pinto and Claudia Rojas (who certainly had her baby by theto lay out in the sun. So, all our vacations suddenly time of this printing). I love you guys! You make thechanged from beaches to golf courses. Since I was working Ladies’ Locker Room such a welcoming place with yourand raising my family, that was about it for golf. beautiful smiles and can-do attitudes. LandscapeI’m not sure how I got the idea to join the Niners (women Supervisor Loreé Binns, you create beauty and color withwho only have time or desire to play nine holes), but it was your magic wand. There is so much love in all that you do.the beginning of my journey in golf at BCCC. It was a safe Catering Manager Chris Bellile, you have spoiled me withhaven to “play” my golf. But it was so much more—it was your warm smile, quick solutions, added touches, and rapidthe beginning of making the best of friendships. What a responses. Thank you, dear friend.wonderful gift! At a certain point in one’s life you think that It has been a pleasure to get to know Head Golf Profes-you have made your best friends already—surprise! There sional Robert Pang over the past two years. You have beenis a whole new group just waiting for you to discover each there whenever I needed you and taught me so much.other. We are waiting for you at Gals on the Green, the Lastly, General Manager David Voorhees—always there toNiners, or just to sign up to play on Tuesday or Thursday take on the difficult issues. Thank you for coming to ourmorning wherever there is an open spot. If you are an early meetings and addressing us. And a personal thank you forbird, sign-up with me at 7:10 a.m.! To encourage more finding the perfect spot for our daughter’s wedding!woman to play, the WGA board started a Big Sister/LittleSister Program. Anyone can sign up to be paired with a Big It truly has been a great year serving you. See you out onSister. I have made my pitch—now for the closer—ask any the course! k Page 10 - September 2017

Goklf News GREENGALS ON THE THRW9O:3UE0GDTHONOE1CS0:DT3O0ABAYEMSRCanyon Capers NfoiemctwhumoestfilehnokBgdpsgignoaiusoieoamokroloynwtfiwepenneacelallglyleeaoslril,ndtf,bbSsoaiggpytaychneosenspt!emdlcedftli,apaycehGfiiaylmalcHiualonvloplbgruiiswnenceobtodsgrhhltefnherwirfflseeouietkariqhrnlcinlkmuel.woldnce,euGoLoosfMertoemvwrstedaeliaellenerroedbentgndwtioyhscgwnioeerslpeeenidhnrwfaioooonifcsflfaeleostohrsrrew-iceeeisngby Ann Moorhead, topics:WGA Publicity Chairman S612e30ptembeWrDBuroinvokederssrs& WoodsSummer is getting brighter on our beautiful Octobercourse! New plants have been planted and the Puttingcolors just brighten your day. The bright red 4 Woodsbougainvillea and spots of pale blue and 18 Play Dayyellow are such a nice addition on so many 25holes. The beautification program is definitelyworking. So come on out and play golf and tohrewciltihniGcso. lfSSighnopupstoafnf.tThmIhpfeeeesomprcsnalobilcnineneir.cespGshgeioaorprmllfefcicacotlstaup,elbegegnsonurdewtiosaeitrslswl.awbotEemiwallacewbvhnawecii.lnalbaicnbiacgillcecel paifsntoeyr$do2u.n0scepca.eotrrgenjoy our beautiful course, it truly is a walk inthe park. NINBEaRllSG-amTaekIenMviteaOtiountatlo theThis is my favorite time of year to enjoy lunch SupCphoaTrihtreyuFdoSor8uibsu:g3dryrns0af-oKauyavma,p.otmehSrtiyoe.StedpscRhartboayeoasm!tmesgenbubbblneaeelrrlgt2eer1a. m.and dinner on the patio. Menu choices areconstantly changing and I love the view of thelights glowing on the trees up and downnumber 1 and 9 fairways. In case you haven’ttried the Pool Terrace, there is a bar andtelevision and updated furniture for you toenjoy a cocktail and bite to eat. Definitely acomfortable and fun setting!Many of you are in the President’s Cup and theresults will be reported in the October issue. Iplan to enjoy the rest of summer at Big Canyonand I hope to see you there to enjoy all of ouractivities at our “gem” of a club!P.S. Don’t forget to repair your ball marks,thank you!July StatisticsMost Improved:Paula Neff went from 30.5 to 27.4Runner Up:Candy Budge went from 25.1 to 22.9Low Net:Katherine Bland 89-24 = 65Low Gross:Robin Tippett - 81Break the Decade:Katherine Bland - 89Save the Date9/5 WGA Fall Frolic and Annual Meeting9/7 WGA Fall Ringer begins9/12 WGA Fall President’s Tournament9/18 WGA Board Meeting9/19 WGA Fall Mini Guest DaySeptember 2017 - Page 11

RekcreationTop Row: Anna Wagner, Carter Bergman, Coach Ricardo Chavez, Coach Brick Jordan-Koch, Coach Hannah Parkes,Hayden Benson, Hudson WagnerSecond Row: Kendall Gray, Courtney Hammel, Lilly Jacobson, Julia CampbellThird Row: Kathryn Bergman, Brian Francois, Josephine Allen, Nicoletta Walker, Olivia Carlton, Taylor Dishon, Shea Natland,Christine Walker, Addison Stern, Hudson Stern, Parker SternBottom Row: Dylan Davis, Brent Dobron, Quinn Root, Jack Harrison, Finley Walker, Hadley Davis, Beckham Pliha,Hadley Hoven, Audrey MorrisNot Pictured: Preston Decker, Bridget Flanagan, Liam Flanagan, Charlie Gomez, Will Gooding, Kaelen Knowles, Oliva Knowles,Kenzie Lewis, Macie Lewis, Caden Mossman, Colton Mossman, Ashton Pierce, Grayson Pierce, Grayson Squier, Frankie Stiefel,Ford Stiefel, Govind WijaySwim Team 2017 - Age Group WinnersOUTSTANDING SWIMMERSAGE 6 AND UNDER AGE 7 TO 8 AGE 9 TO 10 AGE 11 TO 12 Boys: Hayden Benson Girls: Olivia KnowlesBoys: Preston Decker Boys: Hudson Wagner Girls: Anna WagnerGirls: Shea Natland Girls: Nicoletta WalkerMOST TEAM SPIRIT Christine WalkerAGE 6 AND UNDER AGE 7 TO 8Girls: Kathryn Bergman Girls: Julia CampbellBoys: Finley Walker Boys: Kaelen KnowlesMOST IMPROVED SWIMMERAGE 6 AND UNDER AGE 7 TO 8 AGE 9 TO 10Boys: Carter Bergman Girls: Bridget Flanagan Boys: Caden MossmanGirls: Quinn Root Colton Mossman Page 12 - September 2017

RekcreationPickleball Open Play Big Canyon for the kids!Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. HAIR SALONWhat is Pickleball? CONVENIENCE • FUN • EXPERIENCEIt is a fun sport that is a combination of tennis, Have your child’s hair cut and styled while you enjoy lunch or aping pong, and badminton. Pickleball has workout at the Club! Hairstylist Joanna Preston will shampoo, cut,been around for over 40 years but just dry, and style your child’s hair in the Salon giving you precious extrarecently it is starting to pick up in popularity. time to relax. Your child will enjoy a Disney show, cartoon, or AnimalPickleball is similar to tennis but less Planet and have use of an iPad to make the experience even morestrenuous. The court is about one-third of the enjoyable.size of a tennis court, and players use sturdywooden paddles to knock a plastic ball over a Boys will sport the latest styles and girls may opt to add sparkles, clipsnet. Players must serve underhand, and the and colorful hair pieces! Come see the selection of hair decorations!ball is allowed to bounce before players return Prizes, contests, and games, plus a bonus punch card with 10 haircutsit. Come check out this new and growing to receive a super prize!sport located on the third tennis court. Joanna has years of experience working with infants to adults withBig Canyon now has Pickleball open play on ease. Call her today for your convenient children’s haircut.Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. Open play is drop intype of play where members have a chance to Days and hours by appointment –meet other members and learn how to play Mondays, and Wednesday to Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Pickleball. Saturdays 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.Fall open play hours are: Monday to Friday,9:00 a.m. to noon; Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 Package $25 includes shampoo, blow dry, and cuta.m. to 6:00 p.m. Reservations are advised. Cut only $20Please bring your own paddles and balls. Updo prices varyFall TechnicalSwim SeriesSeptember 18 to October 11,Monday and Wednesday,5:00 to 5:50 p.m.Come join Coach Brick for our Fall technicalswim series. It is a great way to improve yourstrokes and work on your endurance. Registerfor this online or by contacting the ActivitiesDesk at (949) 706-5918.The cost is $80 per participant.TennisIt is back to school time - please call profes-sionals Ross Case at (949) 413-5486 or MikeMoore at (949) 244-4058 to make yourafterschool tennis lessons before they getbooked.Page 13 - September 2017

kF&BManager’s Report Wine&TapasThursdays, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.Culinaryby Nick Wynn,Executive ChefEach year, as summer begins to fade, I get excited. Excited Wine and Tapas is complimentary for those purchasingfor the flavors of fall! an entree from the a la carte menu in The Dining Room; otherwise, the charge is $15 per person.I know September does not mark the end of summer, but it Reservations are suggested.does begin the transition. Melons, grapes, and tomatoes areall still delicious but are winding down. Hopefully, you had September 7an opportunity to try some of our seasonal entrée offerings A FLIGHT HAS NO NAMEin the Canyon Room, from Executive Sous Chef NicholasCorrado and team which highlighted some of the best the Come enjoy a random flight of many faces and colorssummer had to offer. You can expect to see more seasonal – red, white, and rose; and wines of varying styles –changes as we progress into the autumn season. sparkling, still, and sweet!While summer’s bounty is wonderfully plentiful, I feel that September 14fall’s offerings are equally delicious and just a little more THE WHITE WINE WALKERS ARE HERE!comforting. It is the time for the best crisp apples, juicypears, and an abundant array of mushrooms…yum! It is All “blanc”, all the time, we will be featuring chilledtime for slow cooked meats and getting cozy with your sparkling Blanc de Blancs from Champagne,loved ones while enjoying delicious wine that Beverage Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, and Chenin BlancDirector Steve Poe is pouring. from Chappellet winery.September also marks the beginning of football season and September 21the return of the Pub Grub menu, led by The Dining Room THE MOTHER OF DRAGONSteam. The team’s creative talents have generated a FEATURING DRAGONETTE WINERYwonderful buzz in upper level dining areas. Their creativitywill continue to shine throughout the fall. If you have not Tonight, we are celebrating one of the best winerieshad the chance to dine with us in The Dining Room, you this side of “Westeros” along the central coast,should treat yourself to an excellent culinary treat. featuring a beautiful Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir.I want to thank everyone for a wonderful summer and forthe amazing opportunities the membership provides to us in September 28Food and Beverage. Both the culinary team and service THE BATTLE OF THE LION, THE STAG, &staff always strive for excellence. We take great pride in THE WOLFwhat we do, and your satisfaction is paramount. Hess Family, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Wolf Family k vineyards will all be represented in a G.O.T.-style line-up with only one victor! Page 14 - September 2017

Emkployees RecoEgmnpiltoiyoene Jacob Chappell Miguel Albarran 5 Years 5 Years Cook Cook Eagle Award Winner Eric Javier 5 Years Sarah Omar Cook Our Eagle Award Alex Soto winner for this 5 Years month is Sarah Omar. Maintenance Sarah is the Technician Catering Coordinator Leadership Staff and was nominated by Catering Director Sherri Graff. General Manager .... David H. Voorhees, CCM, CCE Of her own accord, Sarah has taken ownership of our holiday and event [email protected] (949) 706-5960 signage and had truly made it “Pinterest” worthy. She presents ideas that are beyond what Beverage & Training Director ......... Steven Poe, MSmost clubs would even consider. She takes the timeto construct, paint and decorate the signs with [email protected] (949) 706-5270noticeable creativity. Between wood burning,stenciling, mod podge – she is our own Martha Catering Director ................................. Sherri GraffStewart!  Our event signage would not be the samewithout her! [email protected] (949) 706-5932Congratulations to Sarah for her extra effort on the Communications Director .................... Chelsi Wheelerjob. She was congratulated at the monthly staffcelebrations and received a cash award. [email protected] (949) 706-5941If an employee goes over and above their job Controller ........................................ Barbara Griffithdescription, please let us know. Nomination formsare located just inside the administration and [email protected] (949) 706-5272accounting offices and in the men’s and ladies’ lockerrooms. All nominations are reviewed by the Executive Chef ........................................ Nick WynnEmployee Council to determine if they meet thecriteria for the Eagle Award. We look forward to [email protected] (949) 706-5286hearing about our employees who have done theirbest to help you. Facilities Director ................................... Clay WalkerPage 15 - September 2017 [email protected] (949) 706-5278 Food and Beverage Director ....... Christopher Moran [email protected] (949) 706-5965 Golf Course Superintendent ......................... Jeff Beardsley [email protected] (949) 706-5284 Head Golf Professional ......................... Robert Pang, PGA [email protected] (949) 706-5282 Human Resources Director .... Gloria Bridges, SPHR-CA Membership Director ......................... Loraine Tachine [email protected] (949) 706-5280 Recreation Director ................................. Megan Yuen [email protected] (949) 706-5263

kF&BReturn of the Pub on Sundays! Weekend Culmination!September 10 Join us for food and fun during our last weekend of Pool Grill and lifeguard servicein The Dining Room for the summer.Pub Grub Menu returns with member- Pub Friday, September 1driven revisions. Sunday nights Grub • Pool Terrace with extended food service tofeature a more pub-inspired feel Menuin the lounge and terrace. 8:00 p.m. with dinner specials in addition returns! to the Pool Grill Menu.• Special Barrel Aged • Beverage service to 9:00 p.m. Cocktails The Pub Grub Menu • For the kids: Pool Rafts and Legos, Legos is an additional and more Legos! Kids will get creative• Craft Beer selections with our hundreds and hundreds of bricks.• Interesting spirits menu offered on• Sunday Night Sunday only. Sunday, September 3 • Breakfast Express with fresh smoothies, Football• Relaxed dress waffles, and more offered 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. code in Lounge • Poolside All Day - Giant slide with food and Terrace and drink specials in addition to the a la• Jeans carte menu permitted in • Cheeseburgers in Paradise Finale - evening all areas extraordinaire last of the season• Shorts - 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Member summer permitted on favorite items will be featured…see if yours Terrace is on the buffet! • The talented Brad Winchell will be on the Lobster Bash steel drums creating tropical vibes poolside from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Canyon Room • Canyon Room - Pasta Bar in addition to the a la carte dinner menu Friday, October 20 • Reservations are appreciated to Canyonto Sunday, October 22 Room at 706-5294. Lobster Thermidor Monday, September 4Over-Stuffed Lobster Rolls • Holiday Play - spouses after 10:00 a.m., Grilled Tails one guest to noon • Poolside - Giant slide with food and drink specials all day • Canyon Room - American BBQ on the Canyon Terrace 5:30 p.m., in addition to the a la carte menu. Please RSVP to Canyon Room at 706-5294. Please note that with the special Monday holiday opening, dinner service is not available on Tuesday, September 5. All other services will be available throughout the day. September 2017 - Page 16