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February - 2017 February - 2017 ag Rag President’s Report I will not bore you with all the details but By Ken Petrilla dealing with a few neighbors that protest everything we do and blame the Club for every Dear Club Members, sound beyond the rustling of leaves, was both a challenge and great theater. The challenge was I am pleased to report that we have finally refuting many unfounded allegations while received Ross Town Council approval to have building our case for additional music, which nine (9) amplified music events per year. This included an Environmental Impact Report, at was a long, winding and arduous process started our expense, demanded by one neighbor. The by Cam Lanphier and Tom Mayes almost two theater was provided at the Ross Town Council years ago. I applaud Cam and her Board for meetings where disgruntled neighbors protested having the far-sightedness to initiate the process our application in an ugly manner and and Tom for his commitment, attention to detail sometimes with outright hostility. We were and perseverance in getting this done. accused of everything from being bad neighbors to child abuse. (We were accused in a letter by The short history is that the Club’s use permit one neighbor of keeping children awake late always allowed unlimited amplified music into the night while we party at Wednesday events but in our effort to get Town approval to night barbeques.) For those of us involved, we remodel the kitchen and porch almost 20 years saw small town politics up close and personal. ago, we mistakenly agreed to a limit of two (2) Fortunately, clear thinking prevailed and our amplified music events each year. request to amend our use permit and clean-up Unfortunately, this restriction was set in old, inaccurate language as well as allow concrete, i.e., our Ross Town use permit. We additional amplified music was approved by a used the two events for the Pool Opening Party 3-1 vote. The Council member voting against and the Christmas Party. This, of course, used our initiative is opposed to music of any kind in our allotment and prevented us from having a residential neighborhood. (Ross residents amplified music at weddings, special parties and should be happy that this position did not carry the like. While generating revenue was limited the day or, taken to absurd lengths, residents by our inability to offer amplified music to would have to get permission to have parties prospective users, the real issue was our with music or simply listen to music in their members not being able to properly celebrate homes.) Beach Kuhl rightly recused himself but weddings and other special occasions. This has behind the scenes provided plenty of advice and been remedied but please note that we are not counsel. Other members who provided going to rush out and create amplified music invaluable support were Liz Amini, Ed and events just for the sake of having music. We Betsy McDermott, Tom and Pauline Tusher, need to be judicious and use amplified music for John O’Connor, John Pogue, Baird Connor, special occasions that require amplified music. Bruce Hart and the many members attending the three separate Ross Town Council meetings. Mark Gamble-Treasurer 2017-2018 Special thanks goes to Tom Mayes and Ed Wynne. They truly did the heavy lifting. Briefly could you tell us about your Without their energy, insights and commitment, background in Finance? this would have never gotten done. Thank you For the last ten years, I worked at registered all. investment advisory firms with responsibility for managing the equity investments of my Besides additional music, this exercise has clients. As with any small business experience, provided two noteworthy takeaways. First of my responsibilities were varied but gave me all, the Club is a good neighbor. Regardless of broad exposure to: banking, accounting, what certain neighbors wrote or said about us, compliance, human resource, marketing and we always consider the impact our activities legal. All these issues go with making a have on neighbors. Secondly, our membership profit. Prior to that, I worked for ten years in a is full of smart people willing to go the extra family office with exposure to: fixed income, mile to preserve the Club’s reputation, culture equity and real estate investment. Today, as the and relevance while at the same time working owner of a boutique investment firm, I spend a within acceptable parameters. lot of time on the day to day operational issues faced by small regulated investment firms. As my friends in London might say, this project is “done and dusted”. We know you are busy with both your business and your children. Why are you giving your Best, time now to the LCC? I still recall how warm and welcoming this Ken community was toward me when I first joined. I had no connection to Marin or the LLC. I married an existing member and found myself thrust into the center of a warm and 2017 Board of Directors nurturing community. I learned only later that my marriage to Molly was by far the easiest way to join! That immediate inclusive and Ken Petrilla – President connective feeling that I received from strangers Bill Buckingham – Vice President gave me a deep appreciation for the community Mark Gamble – Treasurer that is the Lagunitas Club. It has been a great Lisa Kemp – Secretary community in which to raise our family. When Maria Bennett – House and Grounds the nominating committee reached out, I jumped on the chance to give back in a way in which I Baird Conner – Sports Chair know that I can contribute. Honey Nachman – Social Chair Kerry Hoeveler – Social Chair What is your favorite memory of the Lagunitas Club? Over the years there have been many favorite memories: Attending a Christmas dance in high school…Watching Bob Lutz lose in the finals of New Board Member Interviews the Bothin…Staggering up to Phoenix Lake for a late night swim after my fortieth birthday Each year we get new Board Members and find party…Watching all the dads take on the the opportunity to ask a few questions that mechanical bull after a few cocktails at the 4th of garner responses we would like to share with all July party….probably my favorite is the chance members. For this issue, Mark Gamble and over many years to share good meals with great Kerry Hoeveler have graciously shared some of friends under our trees in the grove. their thoughts with us. Which is your preference, paddle or tennis? and listening to the laughter of children playing While I am only a “seasonal” tennis player, I in the pool. I always thought Lagunitas Country enjoy my time on the courts. Club was a special place. My favorite time is still poolside...only now I'm watching our kids Beer or wine? enjoy the pool at LCC. Beer before dinner and wine with the meal. Which is your preference, paddle or tennis? Who would you like most to join your table at a Paddle. I love the sport and even more, I love summer Wednesday night barbecue? the parties around the paddle tournaments and Tommy Lardner…so I can get some tips on events! good sportsmanship. Who would you like most to join your table at a summer Wednesday night barbecue? Kerry Hoeveler – Social 2017-2018 Hmm..that's tough. I really love classic rock bands from the late sixties. I find that time of Briefly could you tell us about your history so fascinating, especially the cultural background as it relates to your role on the phenomenon that happened in the Board? Haight/Ashbury. I'd love to sit with Grace Slick, For the past 12 years I have spent most of my Janis Joplin or Jerry Garcia if I had to choose. I time managing the busy lives and schedules of think any of them would provide amazing our three boys Jackson (12), Chase (9) and insight into a fascinating time of our culture and Grant (5). Now that the boys are a bit older and I know each of them would find the beauty in I have more time to dedicate elsewhere, I'm I'm sitting under the redwoods of LCC while excited to take on the role of Social Chair. I am strumming the guitar. The bar sales would likely going to work with Honey Nachman to plan and reach epic levels as well! execute fun events at LCC. This year is going to be great fun! We know you are busy with lots of events and Membership Category Changes obligations outside of the Club. Why are you First Quarter – 2017 giving your time now to the LCC? JUNIORS I spend a lot of my time at Lagunitas Club - Louisa Barron playing paddle, watching Charles or our boys Samuel Crawford play paddle or tennis, going to the pool or Diana Dean attending many social events so when I was Annie Tornga asked to join the board as Social Chair, I was Elizabeth Treadwell thrilled! JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE Cordelia Duff It seemed like a great way to meet more of the Sophia Melone club's members, learn how the club works all Preston Way while doing what I love, spending time at the Riley Way club and planning fun events! SENIOR INTERMEDIATE What is your favorite memory of the Lagunitas John Allen Club? Charles Ellis I first started to spend time at Lagunitas Country Bruce Hart Jr. Club as Charles' guest back when we were dating. I have great memories reading by the SENIOR pool while waiting for Charles to finish playing Thomas Dibblee Emily Petrilla tennis.
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