FEBRUARY 2020 EAGLEthe BOARD & MANAGEMENT DEAR MEMBERS, We want to wish each of you and your families a Happy and Healthy New 7667 Victory Lane Year. Delray Beach, FL 33446 Gleneagles experienced a record-setting 2019, and the better news is 800-535-4536 www.gleneagles.cc that 2020 is also off to a very strong start. From a record-setting year in membership and real estate to enthusiastic member participation at all Clubhouse 561-498-3606 Stephen Wolk events, thank you to our membership for supporting the club and thank you Fitness Center 561-495-2806 BOARD PRESIDENT to our staff for making it all happen. Golf Shop 561-496-1333 Golf Tee Times 561-637-1208 For the upcoming 2020 fiscal year, five candidates applied to run for the five Membership 561-498-0707 open seats in the annual Board of Governors election. These five candidates, Reservations 561-498-4003 all incumbents, were: Deborah Benson, Barbara Berkowitz, Harvey Fogel, Security 561-921-9999 Judy Hotz, and Steve Wolk. Pursuant to Florida Statute 720.306 9(a), an Spa 561-860-8711 election is not required unless more candidates are nominated than Tennis Shop 561-499-0211 vacancies exist. Therefore, Meet the Candidates Night has been canceled; however, you can meet the entire Board at the Annual Meeting. 2019-2020 of The Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 8:00 BOARD GOVERNORS Kraig Spina pm where we will introduce you to the 2020 Board of Governors. A Financial PRESIDENT GENERAL State of the Club will be presented at this time and we will open the floor for Stephen Wolk MANAGER questions from the membership. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Our most valuable asset at Gleneagles is the wonderful team of employees Deborah Benson that create magical moments for the membership and their guests each and 2ND VICE PRESIDENT every day. In December, Gleneagles hosts an annual Holiday Party for all of Daniel Kolber our employees at the Clubhouse, with a full buffet dinner, cocktails, music TREASURER and dancing. The staff looks forward to this party every year, and dresses up Michael Kartz in their holiday best. The club provides raffle prizes and awards based upon ASSISTANT TREASURER years of service. This year, there were 2 employees that reached 30 years of Harvey Fogel service to Gleneagles, and countless other employees that received 25, 20, 15, and 10 years of service. On behalf of the entire staff, thank you to the SECRETARY membership for recognizing our staff with such a wonderful party. Barbara Berkowitz ASSISTANT SECRETARY By now, you will have received the introduction to a proposed document Judy Hotz change. Ballots for the proposed document changes will be mailed to each household shortly. Additional communications will include Round Table GOVERNORS Meetings, Presentations to each Association, Town Hall Meetings and Kenneth Barash Vincent Kavanagh additional written communications. The Board of Governors is very grateful Didi Marks for your support and confidence. We will do our very best to continue Lois Schiff to balance the needs and wants of our membership with our fiduciary responsibilities. 2019-2020 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Thank you to all of our members and staff for making Gleneagles an incredible place to live, work, and play. It is a pleasure spending winter in BRIDGE paradise with you! Myra Goldman BUDGET & FINANCE Dennis Custage FOOD & BEVERAGE Mel Bloomstein & Eric DeEsso Respectfullyyour s, GOLF & GREENS Stephen Wolk, Board President James Marland Kraig Spina, General Manager HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Herbert Marsh HOUSE Janice Rochelle & Doug Fuerst MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING Glen Hammer & Alan Marks BOARD MEETING NOTICE: Thursday, February 20 at 2:00 PM RULES ENFORCEMENT Open to all members. Members may speak at Board Meetings for no longer than three minutes about any item on the agenda. After the agenda is Susan Jacobs posted, a sign-up sheet will be available at the Concierge Desk, and in the meeting room prior to the start of the meeting. Additional Board meetings SOCIAL ENRICHMENT & EDUCATION may be called by the Board. Pursuant to Florida Statute 720, notices of all board meetings will be posted on the Members Only website Board Paul Giannola Calendar as well as outside of the Board Room door in the Lower Level Breezeway at least 48 hours in advance of a meeting, except in an emergency. TENNIS Ronald Grant & Donald Hoffrichter 2 the Eagle FEBRUARY 2020 COVER PHOTO BY VISUAL ENTERPRISES the EAGLE HIGHLIGHTS 6 HEALTHY HEART 5K Our 5th Annual Run/Walk is open to all! Join us for a fun morning with prizes and refreshments. 9 DELICIOUS DINING This month's offerings include exciting themed buffets and an elegant Valentine's Dinner Dance. 10 DAY BY DAY A better way to see what's happening at Gleneagles! Pull out the center spread for info on the go. DEPARTMENTS 2 Board & Management 12 Fine Dining 4 Membership News 14 On our Greens 6 Healthy Lifestyle 16 On our Courts JOLLY GOOD THOUGHTS 8 Social Scene 18 Message Center 9 Fine Dining 19 Member Activities Nick Jolly ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER 10 Day by Day 20 Coming Soon The Holidays were a huge success again this year even though the weather did not fully cooperate. After our fun-filled New Years Eve parties in the Grille Room and the Legends Dining Room, we ended with our New Year’s day Champagne Brunch where the Chef outdid himself once again, and the Bloody Mary station was a big hit. reservations The season is going by at a rapid pace, with Passover not that many weeks away, OPENING THIS MONTH so get ready for an action packed February. SARASOTA/VENICE TRIP Form due On Super Bowl Sunday, February 2, we will be offering a Super Bowl tailgate March 29-31 Jan. 27 party buffet featuring Prime Rib in the Legends Dining Room with big screen TVs to watch your favorite team play. FLORAVINA FLOWER CLASS Form due Valentine's Dinner Dance is on Friday, February 14 in the Legends Dining Room. Friday, February 7 Jan. 31 Come dance the night away to the sounds of the Heat Wave Trio. Jackets are required for this evening, and it is Members Only. JESSE HAMILTON, JR. Lottery due DINNER SHOW Feb. 5 Presidents Week kicks off with a Red White and Blue BBQ running from 11:00 am Thursday, March 5 to 3:00 pm at the Pool and Grille Room on Monday, February 17, always a favorite. Reservations are required for this day and they will open up on February 3 by phone and online. We will also have a cookout at the pool from Saturday, CYNDI STEIN-RUBIN LECTURE Opens Feb. 10 Tuesday, March 10 February 15 through Saturday, February 22 (excluding Monday, February 17) and many activities for your young family members to enjoy. ACTRESS HALL OF FAME Opens Feb.12 Friday, February 21 we are offering a Traditional Dinner in the Grille Room Thursday, March 12 again. This was a huge success the last time so please make your reservations as soon as they open two weeks prior. CANASTA REFRESH LESSONS Form due As usual, we look forward to seeing your friends and families during this busy February 24-26 Feb. 17 time. Please help us by informing them of our dress codes and rules so we may make it a memorable visit. BRIDGE WORKSHOP Form due Friday, February 28 Feb. 21 Thanks to the Food & Beverage committee for their hard work, suggestions and dedication this past year, and we look forward to making 2020 another great year. AMERICAN YIDDISH RADIO Opens Feb. 27 Friday, March 27 Cheer s! Reserve Online! 561-498-4003 Nick gleneagles.cc 3 MEMBERSHIP NEWS OUR NEW MEMBERS Movies & JUST FOR Amusement! Up for a drive? Check out these attractions JUST FOR Up for a drive? a little farther south... Check out these attractions a little farther south... Museum of Discovery & Science Frank Theatres 401 SW Second Avenue, Ft. 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