July/ Aug 2008 The Club In The News Dear Broken Sound Community, Mr. Crean, Staff, Ms. Pachecho & Saff, In our religion, it states that “The world to the Major Stuart Adam Wolfer is sustained by three things: Torah, Memorial Fund, is so warm and worship and acts of living kindness.” We generous of you to do. would like to add a fourth --- for us that would be, community. Many of you we know, some of you we do not even know, and then there are We need for the Broken Sound you whom we know a bit more. Yet, Community to know that the support each of you have shared yourselves with that has been given to our family and us, and this is truly comforting. Artist - Judy Mandell us by your comments, notes, and gifts Esther & Len Wolfer Welcome New Members Carnevali, Leopoldo & Maria - Whisper Trace Chtchadov, Alexandre & Lana - Laurel Point Cushing, Tom & Lucille - Bay Isle Franco, Steve & Rowena - Bridgepointe Gordon, Bruce & Robin - Clubside Point Isaacs, Jeffrey & Sharon - Laurel Point Kinder, Jay & Elaine - Cedar Cay Ponser, Michael & Paula Baker - Vintage Isle Rodriguez, Trino & Emilia - Whisper Trace Rubins, Brian & Loretta - Grand Oaks Rymer, William & Cheryl - Tanglewood Schleifer, Charles - Oak Run Cable Channels 32 Tennis, Spa and Fitness 63 Social, Dining General 95 Golf 99 Tee Time 98 CMA Condolences Our condolences to the family of Sol Reiter, Barbara Trister, Morton Singer and Les Storch Membership Report as of May 31, 2008 Social 406 General 218 Master 478 Old Course 350 OC Member in Waiting 6 Mr and Mrs Mason Mr and Mrs Stein memorial day Julian Roberts Mrs Sisisky and family Page. 2 The Club Presidents Message Dear Member, Rental Policy Members are entitled to designate up to two (2) I want to thank our members for re-electing me to the Board of Governors, and to the lessees per membership year as the beneficial Board for electing me to another term as President. user of their membership. You must also check with your village association to determine your This past year Club Course and front entrance later in village requirements. member usage of the year. The project was forced into two our facilities, and separate phases because the Lake Worth Lessee Transfer Cost: participation in club Drainage District still has not granted First & second transaction for the same tenant activities and approval for the city of Boca Raton to run regardless of property: $1000.00 plus tax events, reached an the pipe along Yamato Road in front of Third transaction & up for the same tenant all time high. This the club. Our city officials are working regardless of property: $2000.00 plus tax helped to shape the hard to overcome this obstacle and we most successful expect the issue will be resolved shortly. year since the turnover from Arvida. My promise to the membership is that the Our Long Range Planning Committee Board will continue to do everything possible continues to meet with Peacock+Lewis, to make BROKEN SOUND the best that it our architect. They are working to develop can be for all our members. One of our plans that address our needs for the goals is to accomplish this in the most future. We will have initial concepts economical manner possible. developed and ready for presentation to focus groups in the early Fall. Based on By now many have left for their other homes feedback from these meetings, the plans or vacation travel. Those who remain are will be finalized and a full presentation made still keeping our restaurants and other to the membership for a vote by February Joe Longo, Tory Thompson, Nigel Gordon and Gil Delgado facilities busy. Our staff is hard at work or March 2009. preparing for next season, upgrading our The Chefs Are At It Again landscaping and planning our social, tennis There is one unfortunate circumstance Culinary Creations, the eighth annual four- and golf schedules for the year. that I must mention. In the past year course, round-robin dinner took place Monday, there have been 3 incidents of June 2 at the Kravis Center, to benefit three Management and the Finance Committee inappropriate or abusive behavior by a charities: Quantum House, the Fisher House have been diligently preparing our budget member toward a member of our staff. and the endowment fund for Chefs in Distress. for next year. As individuals, we are all We have a wonderful and professional experiencing a sharp cost increase in many group of people who work extremely hard Diners at each table were served different plated of our daily essentials. Last year we each and every day – only for our benefit. food for every course, prepared by chefs from received the benefit of a minimal dues This type of behavior by any member is The Breakers, and 11 country clubs, as well as increase. The club is experiencing the same unacceptable. In all 3 cases a grievance Café L’Europe and the Culinary Café. increases in many of our core expenses, was filed which resulted in suspension from Quantum House provides a caring place to call which makes it impossible to match last all activities for 2 months in one case and home for families while their children are being year’s increase of only $96 per family. 6 months in the other two. Our staff treated for a serious medical condition. As the Every effort is being made to keep the constitutes one of our greatest assets only facility of its kind between Ft. Lauderdale increase as small as possible. here at BROKEN SOUND and must be and Orlando, Quantum House has served treated with respect and appropriate families from almost every county in Florida, Our efforts to bring reclaimed water to behavior by all members, at all times. 35 states and 12 countries. BROKEN SOUND are nearing fruition. This important project will minimize the impact I wish everyone a happy and healthy The Fisher House™ program is a unique private- of water restrictions during periods of summer wherever you may be and look public partnership that supports America’s drought. Water should start flowing to the forward to next season. military in their time of need. Fisher House™ Old Course in early 2009 and to the Foundation donates “comfort homes,” built on Don Schaevitz the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times - during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury. DINNER AND MOVIE Muvico - Premier Seating Saturday, July 19 - 6:30pm arrival $45.00 Ticket price includes dinner, complimentary popcorn and valet parking RSVP Al & Sue 241-6846 Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan lead an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical photo by James Wick www.brokensoundclub.org Page. 3 The Club PHONE NUMBERS Membership Administration John Crean, General Manager/C.O.O. 241-6855 I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer so far and if any of you have some Cathy Grana, Asst. General Manager 241-6837 interesting stories and pictures about vacation spots, I’d love to put them in the next Ed Cichielo, Club House Manger 241-6831 newsletter. Carol Boettcher, Dir., Human Resources 241-6886 Nancy Day, Executive Assistant 241-6810 For those of you who remain with us you won’t want to miss. Our complete year round, you know that we have calendar of events will be mailed to Accounting continued with our dinner dances with everyone by the end of the summer as Dianne Hart, Director of Finance 241-6834 the next one scheduled for July 26th. well as the member fee schedules. Club Billing 241-6830 Check out the club’s website to take a look at the “Sex and the City” movie I would like to remind everyone of one of night pictures– everyone had a great Fitness & Spa the club rules regarding resident non- time! Our next movie is “Mamma Mia” members. Broken Sound residents who Michael Tompkins, Director 241-6858 th on July 19 which should have everyone are not members of the club are not Reception/Appointment Desk 241-6899 dancing in their seats. permitted to use the club facilities, even as a guest, and are permitted only for Food & Beverage I have had a few phone calls this past private functions. All of the club rules Joe Longo, Executive Chef 241-6891 week as members are already starting are contained within the member directory Tim Nelson, Food & Beverage Director 241-6831 to plan their return trips. The one Marieke Autera, Catering Manager 241-6829 event people have been asking about which is available at the front desk. Lorant G. Botha, Catering Sales Manager 241-6892 is the Member-Member party which Carl Ramallo, Lead Dining Reservations 241-6877 is scheduled for Saturday, November Have an enjoyable and healthy summer. Hostess Podium (Main Dining Room) 241-6859 15, 2008. We have an incredible Hostess Podium (Centre Court Cafe) 241-6815 orchestra booked for that event which Sincerely, Old Course Bar 241-6854 Maureen Schreiber , Membership Director Golf Tee Time Computer 997-1146 Men’s Locker Room 241-6852 Ladies’ Locker Room 241-6822 Club Course Scott Feller, Director of Golf 241-6806 Pro Shop 241-6860 Old Course Old Course Golf Pro, Debbie Munoz, John Skaf, Director of Golf 241-6893 Breaks Through for First Pro Shop 994-8505 Professional Win Golf Course Maintenance Lakeland, Florida Joseph Hubbard, Director 997-7793 The final round of the SunCoast Series event at Membership Huntington Hills Golf and Country Club is complete Maureen Schreiber, Director 241-6820 with another first time winner taking champions Jean Ouellette, Assistant 241-6835 honors this week.Debbie Munoz (Delray Beach, FL) Elyse Arnel, Website Administrator 241-6872 put together rounds of 73-73-74=220 to win the tournament at four over par.