rainbow review - Emerald Bay Club
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rainbow review - Emerald Bay Club
RAINBOW REVIEW EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. OCCUPANT BULLARD, TX 75757 MARCH 2015 Inside this issue: HOA Report 2-4 EB Club Report 5-9 Financial Report 10-12 Women’s Club 4, 13, 16 Library News 2014 New Members 12 14-15 WAG 16 Upcoming Events 17 Creative Group 18 Paradise 19 EB Commun. Church 20 LGA News Mah Jongg 22 Meet Your Neighbor 23-25 Neighborhood News 26 Bosom Buddies 33 Club Info 38 Please see page 17 for more details about these exciting events and additional dining specials. PRSRT STD CAR RT SORT PERMIT 54 BULLARD, TX 75757 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 2 EMERALD BAY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2015 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the Emerald Bay Homeowners Association was held at the Emerald Bay Clubhouse, Smith County, Texas, on February 19, 2015. President Carroll Strange called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. All Directors were present. There were _26_ community members present. The opening prayer was offered by Larry Lummus. The President then asked if there were additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting, January 22, 2015, as published in THE RAINBOW REVIEW. As there were none, the minutes were approved as published. TREASURER’S REPORT EDD CLARK Our December financials are currently being reviewed for audit by our CPA. Please refer to the January financial summary. We have money in the bank and we are paying our bills and we are good for the next month. Our cash on hand is $249,637. Our revenue is up over $3,800. Our expenses are well within budget. Our capital fund balance is $88,313. Thank you. OLD BUSINESS NONE NEW BUSINESS NONE COMMITTEE REPORTS: ARCHITECTURE CONTROL JOHN MILLER There were 3 requests for permits this past month. Two were approved and one submission did not require a permit for the requested work. MOWING BARRY SOSSAMON There is no grass to mow. We are working issues with two residences in need of yard cleaning. They had a lot of leaves and limbs. One of them has been cleaned up and we will get the other one cleaned fairly easily. LEGAL, PLANNING & BYLAWS EDD CLARK No report. ENGINEERING JOHN CORDOVA See Club minutes for Engineering report. HUMAN RESOURCES See Club minutes for Human Resources report. JOHN CORDOVA EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 SECURITY Page 3 BARRY SOSSAMON Security continues to operate out of the temporary guardhouse with minor issues. As a reminder the membership can help expedite the entry process by calling in guests, visitors and vendors ahead of time. This eliminates the time it takes to track someone down to authorize entry. The request for toll tag information for the front gate went out this week by mail. When you receive it please verify or correct current vehicle information and return for entry into the database. Security is fully staffed again with patrol on duty. They have been monitoring speed and have issued several verbal warnings. A member suggested that we recommend to walkers and bikers that they wear reflective clothing or carry lights to alert drivers as to their presence. A combination of driver awareness and pedestrian visibility will make streets safer for all. Two new members, Lou Jander and Charles Cates, have joined the security committee since the last board meeting. Additional members will be joining soon but we still have room for more. Anyone interested should please contact me. [Discussion was had between President Strange and Director Sossaman regarding the difference between Toll tag numbers and account numbers. If Members have any question about which number to use they should review the format shown in the request letter that was sent out.] The monthly security statics are attached. Security incident reports: January 15, 2015 – February 16, 2015 EMS 11 Unsecured doors 1 Smoke – Fire Dept. called 1 Verbal threat (by phone) 1 Speeding / unsafe driving 1 Property damage: Car vs. pillar 1 Unauthorized entry – SCSO called 1 Unsafe golf cart operation 1 Suspicious persons 1 Barking dog 1 Other 4 TOTAL 24 Daily Entry Authorization (December): Visitor 1251 Service 2008 Employee 72 Realtor 20 Other 92 TOTAL 3443 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH Speeding Citations: Members Guests Contractors Vendors Other 0 1 0 0 0 TOTAL 1 Verbal Warnings 2 Courtesy Patrol Requests: New Total currently active: 2015 Page 4 4 10 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carl W Smith, Secretary Emerald Bay Women’s Club If you are interested in becoming a member of Women’s Club for the 2015-2016 year, or if you wish to stop being a member of Women’s Club, this information is for you!! Women’s Club dues are paid on a yearly basis, on your April Emerald Bay statement. If you are currently a member of Women’s Club, and you wish to continue to be a member, do nothing. You will automatically be billed. However, if you wish to join as a new member, or no longer be a member, call Cindy before the April statements are sent out. This will be a tremendous help in organizing the membership information for next year. Thank You Cathy Wright EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 5 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MONTHLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2015 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of Emerald Bay Club, Inc. was held at the Emerald Bay Clubhouse, Smith County, Texas, on February 19, 2015. President Carroll Strange called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. All directors were present. There were _26_ community members in attendance in the audience. The President asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the January 22, 2015 meeting as published in THE RAINBOW REVIEW. There being none, the Minutes were approved as published. TREASURER’S REPORT: EDD CLARK Our December financials are currently being reviewed by our CPA. Please refer to the financial summary. Cash on hand, total operating is $232,682 plus capital for a total of $913,509. Please note the capital reserve allocations. In Operating, our revenue is approximately $2,200 less than budget. Our expenses are well within budget. Our capital stands at $680,827. Our delinquencies: we have 2 with liens, 1 new addition, and 2 recoveries. We continue to follow our legal collection procedures. Thank you. OLD BUSINESS NONE NEW BUSINESS A. Motion by the Director for the House Committee JOHN MILLER I would like to make a motion that we buy a new ac unit for the West Room under emergency capital. This is a budgeted item and the amount is $6832.74. This is a replacement unit. The motion was seconded by Barry Sossamon. The motion was passed unanimously. B. Motion from the Director for Legal, Planning and By-Laws EDD CLARK I make a motion for the Emerald Bay Board of Directors to approve amending the extension of the referred “Ball Building” lease agreement from July 1, 2021 until Mr. Jerry Ball’s demise. The motion was seconded by John Miller. The motion was passed unanimously. [Mr. Clark then followed up with some comments for the audience in regard to the lease on the building and the reason for the extension request.] C. Motion from the Director for Membership CARL SMITH I move that we accept for membership into Emerald Bay Club and Emerald Bay HOA the following applicants: Robert J. Beall, Sr. (know as Jeff) upon his closing on the purchase of the residence at 118 Emerald Bay Dr. John R. (Ross) Crawley as the new owner of the residence at 109 Carmel. The motion was seconded by Edd Clark. The motion was passed unanimously. EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 6 D. Motion from the Director for Storage JIM INGRAM I move that we to spend $6,600.00 to clean and cut trees on the storage area. The motion was seconded by John Cordova. The motion was passed unanimously. E. Motion from Vice Chairperson of the Golf Committee JOHN MILLER Per our Consolidated Rules and Regulations the Golf Committee would like to recommend approval by the Board of Directors, the outside golf events for the 2015 calendar year. We can have up to seven (7) events and several of those have already taken place. The list of tournaments is as follows: Date of Tournament Name of Tournament – Course Closed to All Open Monday Before Date of that Monday Monday, February 02, 2015 Brook Hill HS Tournament Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Brook Hill HS Tournament Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Brook Hill HS Tournament Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 Tuesday, April 07, 2015 Troup H.S. District Golf Tournament Monday, Apr. 6, 2015 Monday, May 04, 2015 Jim Pattillo Monday, June 08, 2015 East Texas Athletic Trainers Event Monday, July 13, 2015 NTPGA Junior The motion was seconded by Edd Clark. The motion was passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: ACTIVITIES NANCY BRINSON An Activities committee was formed this past month and those willing to take the challenge to make Emerald Bay the best it can be, as far as fun and informative activities are: Theresa Breedlove, Barbara Brooks, Cathy Clymer, Gigi Gibb, Reba Foursha, Carolyn Hendricks, Joan Henness, Nancy Johnson, Carol Lee, K.B. Malone, Nancy Nickel. Gloria Rognlie, Sharon Sossamon, Deb Youngman, and Cathy Wright. Zoe Kuschel has graciously accepted to chair this committee. Zoe has already met with her committee and is busily preparing new and fun activities, as well as tweaking some of the old tried and true ones. I want to thank all of these volunteers. The calendar for 2015/2016 is filling up fast. We had an "Activities Suggestions" meeting last week and it was a huge success. The President’s Room was full of interested members with several new, exciting ideas and some thoughts on how to make improvements. Zoe and I really appreciated those who came and we look forward to implementing these activities. Our Red and White Sweetheart Date Night dinner was a huge success filled with great food, soft music, beautiful decorations, and a handsome couple greeting everyone and helping make the night as pleasant as possible. Thank you fellow board member, Jim Ingram and wife, Nita, for a job well done. I would also like to thank Cathy and Dave Clymer and Zoe Kuschel for decorating and cleaning up the East Room for the Red & White Valentine’s Date Night. March is shaping up to be a fabulous month with bingo, another super meal, and a member golf maintenance tour (March 2 at 3:00). Our annual "Meet Your Neighbor” evening will be Friday, EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. FOOD & BEVERAGE MARCH 2015 Page 7 JIM INGRAM This year has started very nice for food and beverage. We have experienced some very nice parties and brunches. Our staff has been working hard to meet the needs of our community. I am very pleased with the progress we are making in our kitchen. Our Saturday morning breakfast has really picked up and attendance has been great. Just recently we had our steak night. Approx. 80 people attended and were able to pick out their individual steaks cut to their size. Our steak nite was prepared by Sam Moffitt and his staff and we had nothing but great feedback from our attendees. In addition to our steak nite last Friday this same staff prepared Sat. morn breakfast. They worked all day Saturday to prepare for the valentine dance as well as our open dinner settings in the east room for those not attending the Valentine Dance. Then returned Sunday morning for the Valentine Brunch and Sunday buffet. As all of you can see, many long hours were spent to make our dining experience successful for each one of us. Please take the time if you will to say thank you when you see them. A kind word from you means a great deal to them. This past Monday we are proud to announce the employment of Mr. Ian Woods as our new Food and Beverage manager. When you get the chance please drop by and welcome him to our great community. We look to the future with Ian. Our F&B committee will be meeting each month. Watch for the dates as they are announced. We encourage the community to join us and so far we have really great turn-outs for those meetings. We welcome your comments and participation. STORAGE JIM INGRAM Well as I just said, we are going to get up there and clean the storage area out. It really needs it. We’ve got a lot of limbs that have fallen. As soon as we can we are going to cut some of the trees down that we need to cut down and clean the place up. Hopefully we can clean up some of the bog area in the back and in doing this we should add some new spaces that are very much needed, as we have a long waiting list to get into that storage area. GOLF COURSE/PROSHOP JIM WRIGHT Winter is the time for performing tasks which cannot be done any other time of the year. Course conditioning during the growing months limits the amount of time we can commit to certain tasks. Our budget allocates funds for projects which have been deemed necessary and we try to accomplish as much of this type of work during the colder months. The month of January presented a mixed bag of weather. Many of the projects we hoped to complete during the first thirty days of the year progressed at a slower pace than we desired because of wet conditions. However, there was just enough good weather during the month which provided the opportunity to accomplish some necessary tasks. Installation of the new potable water piping system also began during January and we quickly found ourselves involved heavily with that project. Because the project started on the golf course some of our staff had to be committed in facilitating the crossing of number eighteen fairway. Some of our time will have to be committed to this project until the contractors no longer are on the golf course. The purchase of new trees was included in the new budget. Ten trees were bought and have been planted in areas on the course that we felt were left a little void after some necessary tree removal last year. Most of the trees were planted on holes two and four. The new plantings should be an asset in these areas. Care was given to place the trees in places which will not affect the greens by shade at any time during the year. EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 8 The budget also included amounts designated for drainage. Although most of the drainage will be installed on the Driving Range, several other wet areas will be addressed over the course of the next two months. We have already installed drainage on numbers three, four, and ten. During one of the high school tournament days we also installed two hundred feet of drainage tile on the Driving Range. As time allows and weather permits, more work will be performed on wet areas of the Range. Our goals for the year also included improving several tees. We have done some minor leveling on the “red” tee at number one as well as leveling the entire tee on number sixteen. We have recently finished leveling the “Blue” tee on number eleven and hope we can do the same for several more tees on the course before growing season begins. Warmer temperatures are always welcomed yet it is during this time of year that most of the course improvements are accomplished. We strive to do as much as possible during these colder months but it seems as if there is never enough time to do all the things we plan. We will give it our best effort until the grass demands most of our attention. Even with the January weather, we had a good month in the Pro Shop. Our Merchandise revenues were $5,230 and we sold $144.25 in Snacks. We also had 1,113 golf rounds for $1,269. Thanks for the great month and come on spring! HOUSE JOHN MILLER Nothing to report this month. MEMBERSHIP CARL SMITH As indicated by an earlier motion that I made, we have interviewed and approved two applicants since the January Board of Director’s meeting. We have five (5) pending applications for membership. Two of those happen to be for the same residence, one of which is for a sale, and the other a lease. I don’t know the status of those right now, but they are out there. LEGAL, PLANNING & BY-LAWS EDD CLARK No report this month. HUMAN RESOURCES JOHN CORDOVA The HR Committee met with the GM and the President to finalize a proposed Organizational Chart to be submitted to the full Board for approval in March. The printed document will be available by next week for each Board member to review prior to the work session in March. ENGINEERING JOHN CORDOVA As an update to the Guard House project, the project is moving forward as planned. There was a delay in construction due to the sliding glass doors ordered came in late. They are on sight and will be installed tomorrow. The brick work will begin on Monday. In coordination with Security, the GM and the Engineering Committee, the data required for the RFID system has been identified and put into a database for input into the CapSure system. A letter has gone out to the membership to begin gathering the information required for the RFID system. The completion and implementation for the system will be handled by Security in coordination with the GM. EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 9 With regard to the Emerald Bay sign at the front gate, the Engineering Committee has studied the structure there now and presented three options to be taken up by the Treasurer for review and recommendation to the board for any proposals going forward. With regard to the drainage issue behind the Tennis Courts, the Engineering Committee has evaluated a plan put forward by the GM and the Golf Course Superintendent. Based on the information provided, the EC did not favor diverting water in other places on the golf course to alleviate the volume of water being delivered to the basin behind the tennis courts. The recommendation is to deal with the issue on one place rather than two. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT EDD CLARK Just that they are extremely busy and as you know, starting the year out there is a lot going on. DIRECTORS’ COMMENTS No comments. PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS CARROLL STRANGE 2015 is off to a wonderful start. Ian Woods started to work this past Monday as our Food & Beverage Manager. We welcome him and trust that his leadership will be a huge benefit to that operation. I know, for sure, that our General Manager is proud he is here. Our Directors and their committees are being very active and functioning well. If you attended the F&B committee meeting, or the activities committee, I’m sure you will agree. We still have some growing pains in shifting to the General Manager running all operations in our HOA and Club, but we are getting there. After 40 years of Directors telling employees what to do, we still slip up at times. The entire Board agrees that our job is to set policy, do long range planning, approve all capital expenditures, and work with the GM. Thanks to all members who are volunteering their time and talent to serving our community. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carl W Smith, Secretary AUDIENCE COMMENTS: No comments from the audience. EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 10 TREASURER'S REPORT HOA FINANCIAL SUMMARY - JANUARY 2015 Cash On Hand Cash On Hand Current Year Operating Capital Reserve Funds Capital Non Reserve Funds Total Previous Year Difference $161,324 $25,000 $116,062 $45,262 $25,000 $63,313 $114,235 ($50,922) $249,637 $230,297 $19,340 *Note* According to the Emerald Bay Homeowners Association bylaws, operating cash can only be designated for operating expenses, and capital cash can only be designated for capital expenses. OPERATING SUMMARY Current Month Revenue Dues Other Total Year To Date Actual $20,291 $4,662 $24,953 Budget $20,623 $500 $21,123 Actual Budget $20,291 $20,623 $4,662 $500 $24,953 $21,123 $17,739 $17,739 $51,603 $51,603 $17,739 $17,739 $7,214 ($30,480) $7,214 2014 YTD Difference ($332) $4,162 $3,830 Actual $23,076 $2,059 $25,135 $51,603 $51,603 $33,864 $33,864 $15,399 $15,399 ($30,480) ($30,034) $9,736 Expense HOA Total Net Operating CAPITAL SUMMARY CURRENT Capital Funds Balance DEC. 2014 Capital from Sale of Property Capital Dues (Jan.) Capital Expenses Total Capital Dues Billed (JAN.) YTD $88,313 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $88,313 $1,535 $89,848 $0 $0 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 11 TREASURER'S REPORT CLUB FINANCIAL SUMMARY - JANUARY 2015 Cash On Hand Cash On Hand Current Year Operating Reserve-Upper Neches River Lease (335 mth) $216,602 Total Operating Capital Emergency Reserve (Non Recurring) Building Reserve(capped at $500K) Bridge Reserve(capped at $50K) Golf Course Renovations Reserve (capped at $500K) Kitchen Equipment Reserve(capped at $100K) Capital Non Reserve $232,682 Total Capital Total Cash Previous Year Difference $336,035 ($119,433) $16,080 $16,080 $336,035 ($103,353) $680,827 $473,262 $207,565 $913,509 $809,297 $104,212 $50,000 $78,604 $50,000 $48,604 $100,000 $353,619 *Note* According to the Emerald Bay Club bylaws, operating cash can only be designated for operating expenses, and capital cash can only be designated for capital expenses. OPERATING SUMMARY Current Month Revenue Dues * Food & Beverage Pro Shop Other Total Year To Date 2014 YTD Actual $113,424 $40,429 $20,427 $3,524 $177,804 Budget $112,812 $43,761 $20,468 $3,150 $180,191 Actual $113,424 $40,429 $20,427 $3,524 $177,804 Budget Difference $112,812 $612 $43,761 ($3,332) $20,468 ($41) $3,150 $374 $180,191 ($2,387) Actual $107,217 $29,836 $8,842 $1,651 $147,546 $12,654 $10,530 $53,677 $41,840 $21,163 $139,864 $37,940 $25,418 $18,551 $60,953 $61,584 $23,442 $189,948 ($9,757) $12,654 $10,530 $53,667 $41,840 $21,163 $139,854 $37,950 $25,418 $18,551 $60,953 $61,584 $23,442 $189,948 ($9,757) $12,764 $8,021 $7,286 $19,744 $2,279 $50,094 ($52,481) $ 17,763 $9,354 $49,858 $38,567 $18,284 $133,826 $13,720 $0 ($14,463) $0 $52,403 $25,000 $1,000 $0 ($14,463) $0 $52,413 $25,000 $1,000 $0 ($35,757) $25,000 $15,463 $0 ($88,170) $0 ($25,637) $0 $39,357 Expense Administration Clubhouse Food & Beverage Golf Course Pro Shop Total Sub-Net Operating Other Expenses Contingency Bad Debts Bonus Pool Net Operating ($35,757) EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 12 CAPITAL SUMMARY Capital Funds Balance-DEC 2014 Contributions Capital from Sale of Property Capital Dues (DEC 2014) Refund of Initiation Fees Capital Expenses Capital Dues Billed (FEB.) TOTAL *Accrued to date less pro rated dues CURRENT $680,827 Actual YTD $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0* $0 $0 $680,827 $13,170 $693,997 $0 MEMBER DELINQUENCIES (90 Days and Over) R. E. Pryor, Jr. $16,153.84 Lisa Sloan Lien $1,164.14 $19,311.68 Leslie Shaw TOTAL Lien $36,629.66 WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING BOOKS FROM THE YEAR 2000 We do not accept cookbooks, self-help books, financial books, games, puzzles, videos, golf or reference books, etc… Religious books may be donated to the Emerald Bay Community Church. Please keep in mind that it puts a great burden on our librarians to find homes for all the books that are no longer accepted. PLEASE LEAVE BOOKS IN THE BASKET (Not on the shelves) AND (Please do not reshelve books) A BIG “THANK YOU” TO ALL WHO MAKE SURE WE ONLY RECEIVE BOOKS FROM THE YEAR 2000!! EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 13 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. Robert Bell Denise Carrifee Royce G. Crawford Robert Mims Mike Hughes Brenda Spears Joseph Allen Robert Veach Allen Troxell Gerald Tucker Mark Porter Patrick Webb Louis Jander Robert Lundeen Timothy Taylor Kevin Bogue Josh Lamberth William Pescatore MARCH 2015 STREET 266 North Bay 171 Fairway Drive 109 Summit Ridge 100 Emerald Bay 103 Key Allegro 136 N. Bay 118 S. Bay Dr. 289 S. Bay 110 San Mateo Lane 226 North Bay Dr. 143 LaSalle 138 North Bay Dr. 119 Marina Drive 103 Williamsburg Ln. 112 Marina Drive 114 Bal Harbor 110 LaSalle 245 N. Bay Page 14 SPOUSE Deborah Chris Leigh Connie Kayla Dawn Teresa Byrd Louise Peggy Ashley Martha Nora Barbara Cheri Brandi EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. Robert Retchless Martin Rafter Craig Harper Robert Lewis Jerry Barry Robert Williams Robert Stein Roger Arbuckle Mitchell Drennan Kenneth Lyon Joe Gracie Boyd Blaylock Bob Hill Mike Moses Thomas Martin Bob Williams Russell Czajkoski Ashley Tackett Dewayne Long Douglas Jones Robert Sanders Mark Farr Kenny Cargill MARCH 2015 Page 15 STREET 111 Marina Dr. 108 Williamsburg 239 N. Bay 112 LaSalle 112 Carmel 256 S. Bay Dr. 110 Holly Hill Lane 236 S. Bay Dr. 109 S. Bay Dr. 158 Fairway 102 Glen Ridge Lane 118 LaSalle Dr. 288 S. Bay Dr. 120 Marina Dr. 126 Fairway 101 Carmel 105 Newport 102 South Bay 103 Lasater Lane 175 North Bay Dr. 100 South Bay Dr. 291 North Bay Dr. 171 S Bay SPOUSE Julie 243 North Bay Dr. 110 Fairway Audrey Chastity Mary Ann Lydia Shara Tamira Kathy Stephanie Becky Betty Lynelle Donna Debi Barbara Margaret Jordan Shari Dorothy Jane Angela LESSEES Tommy Aary Stan Wages EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 16 Emerald Bay Women’s Club Reservations for Women's Club must be cancelled by noon on Tuesday for the Wednesday meeting. To cancel a reservation, call your caller or Cathy Wright @ (903-825-3048) or Email: cdwr@embarqmail.com If you do not cancel by this deadline you will be charged for the meal. Please do not call the Club to make or cancel a reservation. Writers’ Action Group (WAG) Our regular meetings are on the first and third Fridays of the month in the Emerald Bay Conference Room. Two of our members enjoy writing poetry, three are working on autobiographies, one has published two children’s books and another has published historic novels. If you aspire to publish the book within you or want to be encouraged with your personal writing project, why not come join us? Our February meetings are March 6 and March 20, at 11:00 AM. For more information on WAG, please contact: Antoinette Jackson at 903.825.7443 or antojxn@aol.com or Jo Sharp at 903.825.3778 or josh142@embarqmail.com. EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 17 Golf Maintenance Tour This is for all members. Monday, March 2 3:00-4:00 P.M. (depending on question and answer time), MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR NIGHT March 6 5:00-6:00 West Room Come meet your new neighbors and enjoy the fun and light hors d’oeuvres! Ladies Night Out With Line Dancing Tuesday, March 10th 6:00 P.M. Bring your friends!! Get ready for Sylvia's cocktail specials and dancing the night away. Vendor Fair March 11 10:00-2:00 Open to Emerald Bay residents and guests Quilts Jewelry Home Décor Carvings Candles Crafts night Saturday, March 14th 7:00 Come join us for our St. Patrick's Day Bingo party and dinner (5:00), EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 1:00 PM Page 18 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 19 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 20 Emerald Bay Community Church 160 La Salle Drive Bullard, TX 75757 903-825-3642 Dr. Darryle Dunks, Pastor Early Bird Class 8:00 a.m. Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Monday Choir Rehearsal Men’s Bible Study 5:15 p.m. Monday 8:00 a.m. Thursday OFFICE HOURS ARE: 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. www.emeraldbaycc.org Residents outside of Emerald Bay are welcome. (To be admitted for worship services, stop at the guard gate for a vehicle sticker) EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 21 LGA News The Ladies golf season begins in earnest this month, and we are looking forward to a beautiful spring. March Thursday, March 5 LGA Meeting 8:30 a.m.-East Room Golf following Saturday, March 7 MGA/LGA 6-Person Alternate Shot Scramble Sunday, March 8 Daylight Savings Time Begins Thursday, March 12 Crisis Center Tournament - $25 donation. Bring stuffed animal for a child. Men and Women are invited to play golf for the benefit of the East Texas Crisis Center. Buy your own lunch. Sunday, March 15 Couples Tournament Thursday, March 26 LGA Team Match Play Coming Soon Friday & Saturday, April 10 & 11 - LGA Spring Partnership Thursday, April 23 - Buddy Day Friday - Sunday, May 1-3 - Paradise Thursday, May 14 - LGA Member/Guest EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 22 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 23 Meet Your Neighbor - Randy Stuart Randy was born June 14, 1957, in Branson, MO. The second oldest son to Joe and Ida Stuart from Forsyth, MO. He has four brothers - yes five boys - Alan, Randy, Dean, Brad and Tim. His Mom and Dad owned a restaurant in Forsyth - the Fox Café - so they had babysitters to help raise them; he said they went thru several. Along with owning the café, his parents owned 80 acres on which they raised hogs. Randy and his older brother Alan helped feed, water, build shelters, and just like Joni Ernst, Congresswoman from Iowa, castrated pigs too. His Dad would let the boys have one sow each and raise their pigs to take to auction so they could have their very own money. They saved up enough to buy a new color TV for the family. In 1967 a tragic event opened up a new world for Randy. He has always been athletic, playing baseball, basketball, track & field. One summer day a fire broke out at a 9 hole golf course near where they lived. Randy did not even know there was a golf course there. The kids could see the black smoke and followed the fire trucks. A member threw down a cigarette in the cart barn - all gas carts - and it caught on fire and burned to the ground. A few days later some of the boys went back. The pro/owner said they could have anything they wanted. Randy said that after the fire there were no woods because they were actually woods and the irons were charred. A friend’s dad had a small shop where they used steel wool to clean the charred irons, a vise to straighten the shafts, and black electrical tape to make grips. Randy supplied the linen feed sacks for golf bags. Randy thought the little rascals had nothing on them. Just imagine the look on the pro’s face when he saw 10 kids coming down the road on bikes, bags in hand, cut-offs, no shirts and tennis shoes. They did not get on the course until after they put shirts on - dress code!!! He let them go to the driving range. What a blast! Randy was 10, although big for his age, fell in love with the game and could hit the ball even with electrical tape for grips. This made for slippery conditions when it got hotter and with sweaty hands. There is still a 9 iron up in a big cedar tree! As time went on, the pro let the boys get on the course for a discounted fee of $2. He let Randy hit rental clubs one day - man - straight shaft, a real grip and a head made of wood. The pro saw that Randy could hit pretty good with no instructions, so he got special treatment. One day the pro asked if Randy wanted to work and learn about taking care of a golf course. Randy’s Dad gave him the OK and dropped him off at 5 a.m. every day. He started by putting sprinklers on the greens and mowing around trees. After a couple of weeks he learned to use a walk-behind greens mower. That was followed by learning how to spray greens. One of his favorite things was to whip dew off the greens with a fiberglass pole. After working a couple of summers, the pro thought it was time for Randy to have a new set of clubs for the work he was doing. Along with the clubs came all the accessories, even the shoes. Not bad for a 12 year old. During the winter of 1971, the pro, Milton Ross, slipped on some icy steps and hit his head. The following Spring he had brain surgery to remove a clot. The pro’s wife gave Randy the keys and asked him to manage the shop and the course. Randy was only 14 when this opportunity arrived. The pro EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 24 Randy and Susan met in school in 1964 when they were in the first grade. Susan admitted she was chasing Randy since then. They had some growing up to do and Randy didn’t have the nerve to ask her out until their junior year in 1974. Randy said he was playing “hard to get”, or maybe it was because her Dad was his basketball coach until they won State in 1973. Randy remembers the championship game and the coach was going to put him in but instructions were “do not shoot just work the offense.” Randy’s second trip down the floor, he launched one from about 18 feet and made it. He tried his luck on the bench the next time out. After they graduated high school Randy and Susan talked about getting married. Susan’s parents said she had to graduate college first, so she graduated a 4-year curriculum in 2-½ years. After high school, Randy started working at Twin Oaks Country Club in Springfield, MO. They were putting in new fairway grass in the summer of 1975 and the sod came from Hickory Hills Golf Course, the home of Payne Stewart. As Randy would help load the sod, he could see Payne practicing. Randy played in two Missouri open championships with Payne’s Dad, Bill Stewart, and never got the opportunity to play golf with Payne, but he did play basketball against him. Randy says he still wonders why he never played golf with Payne! Randy went to the range one day to work on his wedge game. A gentleman yelled out “Hey Stuart, wanna go,” it was Ky Lafoon, a tour player from the Hogan era. In fact he roomed with Ben Hogan and traveled together from stop to stop. Randy was 19 and Ky was about 78. Ky played the white tees, Randy played the black, only 9 holes, Ky won 7 of them and Randy was only 2 over for the nine. “Chief”, as he was called, claims that he was the one who got Hogan to stop hooking the ball. Randy said a lesson he taught was “it’s not how far, it’s how many.” Randy could always hit the ball long. At 16 he went to the first-ever world long drive contest in Chicago. Drove 660 miles to hit three balls. That was Golf Digest’s first attempt to what is now RE/MAX World Long Drive. That was 1973. First ball - hooked to OB; 2nd ball - pop up; 3rd ball 277 yards into a 20 mph wind - not bad for a 16 year old. The best he ever did was in 1978 he finished second to Terry Forcum and his White Lightning shaft in semi-finals in St Louis. He beat Randy by one yard. In 1977 Randy got a job in Billings, MT, by way Pro Milton Ross in Forsyth, MO. He worked there until after he and Susan were married. Randy and Susan were married January 14, 1978. After their honeymoon, they started out for Billings, MT. The day they arrived Billings, it snowed 19” and Susan said, “This is not going to work.” So Randy sent out resumes to find a job in a warmer place. After about three months Marriott’s Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, MO, responded. Susan and Randy really liked working there. He was the Assistant Golf Pro and she worked in the tennis and racquetball courts. Boy could she play racquetball - beat all the guys. Randy and Susan moved to Florida in 1983, and he was working at Pro Golf Discount in Jacksonville. He went to the PGA merchandise show in Orlando in January of 1984 and met the company marketing one of the first golf swing analyzers ever built. The owner/inventor asked Randy to help sell the Sportstech Swing Analyzer through the Pro Golf store, so he did. In December 1984, Randy was asked to take the machine to Boca Raton to help Johnny Miller at his two-man invitational. Randy set up at Boca West, met all the players and helped introduce the analyzer. He met Jack Nicklaus and his two sons, Jack, Jr. and Gary. As Gary hit on the machine, Randy noticed that his weight distribution EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 25 was way off - 92% on left foot at impact, inside out 14 degree path. Gary was 16 years old and was Johnny’s partner. Johnny said he was all over the place on the course. Randy shared his thoughts with Johnny as to why and he confirmed. Johnny then motioned to Jack to have him listen to Randy’s analysis - 250 people gathered as if E.F. Hutton was about to speak….Randy told Jack his impression of Gary’s swing and why he was so erratic. Jack asked Gary what “Phil Rogers” was teaching him and Gary responded “put more weight left at impact”. Jack’s answer - after a long thought-out pause - “I don’t know what Phil is doing with him…but you are right.” Randy realized that he could teach golf. He just had the greatest player of all times allow him to evaluate his 16 year old son’s swing and agreed with his analysis. Randy was on Cloud 9 after that conversation. Randy and Susan moved to Texas in 1998 and they both worked at International Golf. As they were looking for a place to live in Tyler, he asked the agent about Emerald Bay. She said that we would not like it there, just a bunch of “rich stuck-up people“. As they worked and lived in Tyler for 6-½ years, they met a lot of nice people from the Bay and they could not see how their agent could be so wrong. The opportunity came in September 2004 to buy their dream home at Emerald Bay. Randy and Susan are not sure how it happened but they bought the house at 121 Fairway. As they were unloading the moving trucks in the pouring rain, a neighbor came over and asked if he could help. Since they had not met, they told him they were fine and he should get out of the rain (he was soaked). A few days later Susan and Randy met him and he introduced himself - Jack Samuelson. Randy and Susan feel that God must have put Jack into their lives so they could help each other: Randy there to help Jack through all his brain surgeries - Jack there to show Randy how to handle adversity - here at Emerald Bay where they both could belong to a family of friends. Golf has been a big part of Randy’s life. He enjoys everything about the game, teaching, fitting clubs, fixing clubs, practicing, and spending time with friends. In his dreams, he always wanted to teach golf, hoping that someone would love the game and be proficient enough to turn pro. Golf is in his blood. Randy said he married the love of his life and best friend, living in their dream home at Emerald Bay surrounded by friends - dreams do come true. Submitted by: Howard Rutherford, Writers Action Group (WAG) EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 26 NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS FAIRWAY, HOLLY HILL and RIDGECREST FAMILY & FRIENDS Do you live on Fairway Drive, Holly Hill Lane or Ridgecrest Circle? Would you like more than just a nodding acquaintance with your neighbors? Then our monthly social and meal time at the Club is just for you. We're friendly, funny and "food loving." See for yourself by joining us at 6:00 PM every second Tuesday of the month--from October through April--at the Club. Please make your own reservation by calling the Club at 903.825.3388 and responding you are part of the Fairway Family. If you would like an email reminder of our dinners or have a questions, call Curtis Adams @ 504-487-5003 or email cladams_rivrid@yahoo.com See you next month! WILLIAMSBURG MONTHLY DINNER Join us! Every 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m. at the Club (Only exception is if 1st Tuesday is followed by a holiday) Your Williamsburg hostess will continue to call the street’s frequent attendees to remind them of each month’s gathering, at which time you may make reservation through her or simply call the club yourself to make the reservation. All Williamsburg residents are welcome! Come get to know your neighbors! MONTICELLO SUPPER CLUB Residents in the Monticello area meet for supper on the second Tuesday of each month. Any persons living near Monticello Lane are welcome and invited to attend. Members of the group take turns hosting the meal, which may be at the club, at their home, or at a restaurant of their choice. For information contact Dicksie Walker, dwalker@evansair.net or Kathy Miller, miller111@nctv.com SINGLES We will meet on 4th Tuesday night at 6:00 for dinner and visiting. If you don't get a call about a reservation, call Shirley Rogers @903-825-3621 or email: ebladybug@juno.com to make a reservation. Neighborhood Groups Information pertaining to neighborhood groups can be sent to Barbara Baker, at barbbaker2015@yahoo.com EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 27 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 28 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 29 This Coldwell Banker United Team of Seasoned, Experienced, Real Estate Professionals Has Successfully & Aggressively Represented Their Clients in the Lake Palestine, Tyler, & East Texas Area for over 40 Years. Whether you are ready to sell your current home, or just contemplating & wondering what your home might bring in today’s market, we would be pleased to stop by and discuss the active and recently sold comps with you. We’ve Built a Reputation with “Our Flair for Representation”, not only during the buying or selling process, but afterwards as well. From packers & movers to plumbers, electricians, handyman, builders, and skilled remodeling and decorating services, we can assist you with your needs and/or requirements. CBU is a member of the Dallas, Houston & Bryan Multiple Listing Services. Members & Residents of Emerald Bay – A.K.A., Paradise, U.S.A. Call Either of Us - Anytime - and We’ll Both Be There for You! CHUCK COLLINS (903) 752-1307 CBCOLLINS@CBUNITED.COM CARL PIRTLE (903) 571-2441 CPIRTLE@CBUNITED.COM EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Winter Special!! Page 30 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 31 Gibb Insurance Agency 25 years experience saving clients money on their insurance. We are an INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCY. What does that mean for you? It means we will shop multiple companies to find the right coverages at the best price. We can quote all your insurance needs. Home, Auto, Boats, RV’s, Motorcycles, Jet Skis, even Health, Life or Long Term Care. We have some home companies that give up to a 25% discount for living in Emerald Bay. 903-561-0009 Gilbert Gibb Call and Save! EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 32 Carr’s Air Conditioning And Home Services 903-747-2108 Air Conditioning and Heating Sales-Installations and Repairs Service Agreements-Filter Maintenance 24 Hour Emergency Service Appliance Repairs Smoke Alarms- Light Bulbs Replaced Emerald Bay Discount Shawn Carr is an Emerald Bay Resident State Licensed and Insured TX License #TACLB58878E FOOD & RESERVATIONS PLEASE Members are asked to make reservations when eating at the Club. This allows staff to ensure sufficient quantities, especially for special occasions and buffets. Emerald Bay Club’s goal is to provide quality dining to members. Call 903-825-3388 Food orders to go, Ext.2 Reservations for dining, Ext. 3 Club sponsored events only, Ext. 4 Food orders have one reserved parking space by the pool designated for members who are picking up food to go. Please do not park in driveway between the patio and the golf cart parking area. EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 33 BOSOM BUDDIES Bosom buddies welcomes breast cancer survivors to be a part of this group. Contact Antoinette Jackson at 903-825-7443 or antojxn@aol.com The first Saturday of the month the group meets for lunch at the Club. The third Monday night the group meets at the home of one of the members. Hope to see you there! EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 34 Mission House If you have gently used shoes or clothing, they may be taken to the Mission House in Bullard on the third Wednesday of each month (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or the fourth Tuesday (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). If you have furniture, appliances or household items, please contact Hazel Mason at 903-521-5711. Your support of this mission has made an important difference in the lives of many. Thank you for your generosity. SUPPORT THE FOOD PANTRY BY RECYCLING ALUMINUM DRINK CANS The recycle bin is located across from the Cart Repair facility right here in Emerald Bay. Please rinse cans and crush them if you can. It all helps our volunteer efforts. 42 Anyone? Do you enjoy playing 42? Would you like to learn to play? This is a game with dominoes, somewhat similar to, but much simpler than bridge. A group of a dozen or more join together every Thursday evening in the President’s Room at 6:45 p.m. and play until 9 p.m. Amateurs or experts welcome!! No entry fees, no prizes, no refreshments, just good clean fun. Come to the Club and enjoy playing 42!! Play has resumed for the fall. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 PLEASE SUPPORT EMERALD BAY CLUB BY USING CLUB FACILITIES AND THE RESTAURANT Page 35 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC MARCH 2015 Page 36 Steve Swartout just ask for steve Tennis Lessons Round to it Handyman EASI and USPTA Certified Teaching Pro Jason Haynes (149 N. Bay Dr.) 713-876-1751 Juniors, Seniors, Privates, Semi-Privates, and Groups Given at Emerald Bay Courts When you just can’t wait for him to get around to it Electrical, plumbing Almost all home repairs Reasonable rates Next day service Emergency same day service 903-258-0324 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Guidelines for Letters to the Editor Members have recently submitted letters or articles for publication in the Rainbow Review. In order to be fair to all, the Editor has developed a set of criteria that will be used to evaluate material submitted for publication. Articles should be composed as “Letter to the Editor” as in local newspapers. Letters must be sent to Carl Smith, Editor, by email: cwsmith4193@sbcglobal.net Hard copies will not be accepted. Guidelines follow: 1. Letters should discuss matters that are relevant to a majority of the membership and must identify the author. 2. Editor reserves the right to edit letters for accuracy, clarity and length. Comments 250 words or fewer have the best chance of being published. There is no guarantee that all letters will be published. 3. No letters will be published that impugn the character of veracity of individual members of the club. 4. Members are reminded that complaints, if any, about staff are to be channeled directly and confidentially to the director in charge of the activity concerned. Complaints or criticisms of staff will not be published. Page 37 Carl Smith Board Sponsor & Editor cwsmith4193@sbcglobal.net Barbara Baker Publisher & Editor barbbaker2015@yahoo.com Emerald Bay Club, Inc., does not guarantee the accuracy of any representation contained in any article or advertisement in the publication. Any comments and/or suggestions regarding editorials should be addressed to Carl Smith. Any advertising in this publication should be addressed to: Cindy Philpott 903-825-3388 arclub@emeraldbayclub.org Articles should be submitted to Barbara Baker by the 20th of the month. ATTENTION ALL MALE GOLFERS ARMY Reverse SHOTGUN PLAYS EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING AT 9 A.M. 4 PERSON TEAMS=PLAYING 2 BETTER BALLS OF 4 = COMBINED NET SCORE Teams will be paired by handicaps Blue, white and gold players are welcomed SIGN UP AT IN THE PRO SHOP BY 8:45 WEDNESDAY MORNING. PUT $2 cash IN THE POT AND WINNERS SPLIT THE PROCEEDS. Golden Tee Golfers Play 9 holes Tuesdays & Fridays @ 1:00 pm Cost to play is $1.00 Members of the winning team receive $3.00 (Don’t Laugh) That’s triple your investment! Check in time is no later than 12:45 pm. You are not too old, your game is not too bad: Come play!! You will enjoy the fellowship and have fun!! First time players, the annual dues is $10.00 If you have questions, call: Roger Hudson (President) @ 903-825-1977 Tom Stuart (Secretary) @ 903-825-6774 EMERALD BAY CLUB, INC. MARCH 2015 Page 38 Club Information Hours of Operations Emerald Bay Club 903-825-3388 Office, Ext. 0 EB Office Fax 903-825-3430 General Manager, Craig Cliver Ext.7 Business Manager, Marian Gardner Ext.5 Food & Beverage, Ian Woods Ext. 6 Food Orders to Go, Ext. 2 All dining reservations, Ext 3 Club sponsored events only, Ext. 4 Pro Shop 903-825-3444 Security 903-825-3174 Club House …Tuesday-Sunday ……...7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Office ……… Monday ……………....9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday ……....8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dining Room .Tuesday-Friday …......11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday ………...….…7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday……………….10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tee Times …..Tuesday-Sunday……....7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Golden Tees ..Tuesday /Friday …….…1:00 p.m. Army ……….Wednesday ……………9:00 a.m. LGA ……… .Thursday ………………8:30 a.m. play day Driving Range: Tues., Thurs., Fri., & Sat….Daylight to Dark Wednesday & Sunday …….Daylight to 4:00 p.m. Call the Pro Shop for questions about tee times. EMERALD BAY BOARD 2015 President…………………………...………….....Carroll Strange…825-7731...….tcstrange@embarqmail.com V. President, Food & Beverage, Storage……..….Jim Ingram……..825-3032..jingram@assetbasedintermodal.com Secretary, Membership, V. Chair Finance……….Carl Smith……...825-3792…...cwsmith4193@sbcglobal.net Treasurer, Fin. & Bud., Legal, Plan. & Bylaws ....Edd Clark………825-6755…...eclarkcuso@aol.com . Golf & Pro Shop…………………………………Jim Wright……...825-3713…...jtwright41@hotmail.com Vice-Chair, Food & Bev,, Activities,……...…….Nancy Brinson…825-2683……nbteach2006@yahoo.com Engineering, Human Resources………………....John Cordova…..825-3090…....jpcordova@embarqmail.com Vice-Chair Golf, Architecture, House….……….John Miller……..710-2118…….miller111@nctv.com Security, Mowing …………………….…………Barry Sossamon..825-0133…....sossamon@centurylink.net EMERALD BAY COMMUNITY CONTACTS Ads for Rainbow Review: Cindy Philpott ………. 825-3388 Allied Waste (trash pick up) …………………. 800-678-7274 Bosom Buddies: Antoinette Jackson ……………. 825-7443 Boy Scout Flag Service ………………………….. 825-2044 Bridge Club: Roxanne Mote……………………. 825-2257 Century Link (phone svc) …………………….800-788-3500 Champagne Tournament: Brad Jones…….……972- 979-9399 Clogging: Thelma McElveen ……………………. 825-6743 Direct TV Satellite …………………………… 800-531-5000 Dish Network TV Satellite …………………... 800-722-7500 Emerald Bay Church ……………………………... 825-3642 Emerald Bay Reporter…………………………….. 825-3000 Golden Tees: Tom Stuart...……………………….. 825-6774 Knitters: Diane Mendenhall……….. 825-2260 LGA: Dorothy Adams……………. 825-3408 MGA: John Miller…..........……….. 710-2118 Mah Jongg Lessons: Jessie Mathis... 825-3178 Cheryl Myers ……………... 825-6884 M.U.D. (water & sewer) ………….. 825-6960 Northland Cable TV ……………… 894-8200 Oncor …………………………. 888-313-4747 Palette Club: Patty J. Taylor ………. 258-0166 Paradise Tourn.: Nita and Jim Ingram . 825-3032 Singles’ Club: Shirley Rogers ……. 825-3621 Storage: Jim Ingram ……………… 825-3032 Swimming Pool: Carroll Strange….. 825-7731 Women’s Club: Barbara Baker……. 805-8576