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March/April2011
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The Club
Broken Sound Earns Nation’s Second GEO
Certified™ Award
International Golf Organization
Recognizes Club’s Sustainability Initiatives
Broken Sound Club’s latest distinction is becoming only the second golf facility in the U.S. to be GEO Certified™
— the sustainability assurance of the international Golf Environment Organization (GEO).
What is normally a three-year process to become GEO Certified™ was shortened to a year and a half
through the efforts of John Crean, General Manager, and Joe Hubbard, Broken Sound’s Golf Course
Superintendent. A vast amount of data from the club’s operations was coordinated in order to complete the
application process, and recertification is required every three years. Jonathan Smith, the Scotland-based
CEO of GEO, was at Broken Sound for the Allianz PGA Seniors Championship to make the presentation in
person to John Crean’s team.
The Golf Environment Organization is an international non-profit dedicated to supporting sustainability in the
sport of golf. As required for the GEO Certified™ award, Broken Sound’s golf facility met advanced sustainability
requirements and is committed to continuous improvement in areas such as landscape and ecosystems,
water, energy, products and supply chains, and environmental quality. GEO works with a global network of golf organizations, environmental groups, scientists and
corporate and individual sponsors. Supporters include the European Tour and Golf Association, United Nations Environmental Program, Club Managers Associations
of Europe and America, International golf course architect groups, Rolex, UPS and others.
To become only the second club in the United States to receive GEO certification is a huge honor. GEO’s stringent certification requirements reflect our own
philosophy in maintaining environmental responsibility. GEO sets the international ‘gold standard’ in the field of golf course sustainability, and to be recognized
by them is an incredible distinction.
The GEO certification is the latest example of Broken
Sound’s leadership in resource efficiency and
environmental stewardship since launching “green”
initiatives three years ago.
Welcome New Members
Berger, Dr. Irwin & Joan
Cedar Cay - From New Jersey
Leffler, Stanley & Toni
Oak Run - From Florida
Mata, Eduardo & Adriana Ulivi
Banyans - From Venezuela
Pearlman, Dr. Irwin & Marsha
Bridgepointe - From Illinois
Terry Baltimore, Chairman Green Energy Committee, Ivan Snyder BOG President, Johnathan Smith, CEO of Golf
Environment Organization, John Crean, COO, and Joe Hubbard, CGCS
Condolences
Our condolences to the families of William Abel,
Julius Daniels, Daniel Dorian, Robert Ertel,
Sheila Gotlin, Carlos Meneses and Gianfranco
Verlezza.
Membership Report
as of Jan 31, 2011
Social
Tennis/General
Master
Senior Master
Old Course
Cable Channels
92 Tennis, Spa and Fitness
63 Social, Dining General
95 Golf
94 Tee Time
93 CMA
Did You Know
By Maureen Schreiber, Director of Membership
Dear Members,
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We’ve had a lot of activity
over the past couple of
months and a lot of events
still to come.
Please
mark
your
calendars for the City
elections on Tuesday,
March 8th. We will be having another Cabaret
Night on Thursday, March 10th, which will be a
tribute to the BeeGees, and a Dinner Show on
Saturday, March 19 th , with Laurie Miller, an
incredible singer. You won’t want to miss either
of these shows. We will also have another New
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front cover photo by Maureen Schreiber
Member Reception on Friday, April 15th, at 4:30
p.m. at Centre Court and our new members
will be receiving invitations to attend. Join us
and meet members of the Social Committee
and other new members.
The Annual Meeting of the club will be held on
Monday, April 25th and prior to the meeting, we
will be having Candidates Night on
Wednesday, March 23rd for you to hear from
each one of the Board candidates.
Please remember to contact either me or Jean
Ouellette in the Membership office if you wish
to change your mailing addresses when
returning up north.
The Club
Carnival
Farm Animals
www.brokensoundclub.org
Wild Life
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Clowning Around
The Club
PHONE NUMBERS
241-6855
241-6837
241-6831
241-6886
241-6810
Accounting
Dianne Hart, Director of Finance
Club Billing
241-6834
241-6830
Fitness & Spa
Michael Tompkins, Director
Reception/Appointment Desk
241-6858
241-6899
Food & Beverage
Joe Longo, Executive Chef
Tim Nelson, Food & Beverage Director
Lorant G. Botha, Catering Manager
Carl Ramallo, Lead Dining Reservations
Hostess Podium (Main Dining Room)
Hostess Podium (Centre Court Cafe)
Old Course Bar
Pool Bar
241-6891
241-6831
241-6892
241-6877
241-6859
241-6815
241-6854
241-6856
Golf
Tee Time Computer
Men’s Locker Room
Ladies’ Locker Room
Club Course
Scott Feller, Director of Golf
Pro Shop
Old Course
John Skaf, Director of Golf
Pro Shop
Broken Sound’s second annual Green Fair was
held on Friday, January 21st. with even more
organizations represented than the prior year.
Ralph Avallone, President of the International
Green Energy Council, Mayor Susan Whelchel,
and Councilman Michael Mullaugh were special
invitees.
Green Fair
Administration
John Crean, General Manager/C.O.O.
Cathy Grana, Asst. General Manager
Ed Cichielo, Club House Manager
Carol Boettcher, Dir., Human Resources
Nancy Day, Executive Assistant
Sandra Granatstein
Terry Baltimore and Ralph Avallone, President IGEC
997-1146
241-6852
241-6822
241-6806
241-6860
Mark Goldman, Ron Werner and Denise Goldman
241-6893
994-8505
Golf Course Maintenance
Joseph Hubbard, Director
997-7793
Membership
Maureen Schreiber, Director
Jean Ouellette, Assistant
Elyse Arnel, Website Administrator
241-6820
241-6835
241-6872
Social Activities
Al Salkeld, Director
Sue Salkeld, Assistant
241-6846
241-6870
Tennis
Greg Wheaton, Director
Pro Shop
Automated Reservations
241-6888
241-6880
989-5279
Iris Malen and SusanSlinger
Cathy Grana, Asst. GM, John Crean C.O.O. and
Mayor Susan Whelchel
Play For Red
Women’s 9 Hole Golf League Scramble to Benefit the Lynn Heart Institute
Other Numbers
Access Control (Guest Access)
998-5823/5818
Banyans Gate
241-5947
Club Reception
241-6800
Community Maintenance Association-CMA998-5813
Security (Yamato Road Gate)
997-6935
Valet
271-5500
Email Addresses:
Department Managers
firstname_lastname@brokensoundclub.org
Board of Governors
board_governors@brokensoundclub.org
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Broken Sound Club
President’s Message
Dear Members,
One of the first goals I
articulated when I became
President was to make you
aware of all the avenues that
your Board and Management
travel that both benefit you
and utilize your monies in
ways you may not be fully
familiar with.
This is Allianz week as I am writing this column.
Some members have questioned me and others
as to how the Tournament impacts the finances
of Broken Sound. Initially, the Club signed a
three year contract with the Tournament and then
extended such contract for three additional
years. We are currently in our fifth year and have
one more year to go on our current contract.
The contract calls for the payment of $200,000
to Broken Sound. This sum is composed of a
$150,000 fee and other payments of $50,000.
In addition, we provide catering services to the
Tournament such as their Draw Party (held the
Tuesday night prior to the actual tournament).
There are other catering functions at the Old
Course such as breakfasts, lunches and dinners
during tournament week. We receive
approximately $100,000 for combined food and
beverage services and our gross profit on such
sum is approximately $83,000. Yes, we do have
labor associated with the serving of these meals
but that labor cost is in our regular budget and
no incremental labor is used.
If we add up these amounts, Broken Sound’s
annual budget is reduced by approximately
$283,000 per fiscal year. This translates into a
dues reduction for every member of our club of
approximately $200.
As I mentioned above, the Draw Party for Allianz
is a catering event. The word “catering” creates
some discussion amongst our members, so let’s
discuss this subject. In our last fiscal year ending
September 30, 2010, we have realized
$1,400,000 in gross revenue and a gross profit
of $1,023,000 from Catering events. Adding in
other costs such as incremental labor, linens,
etc. of $436,000 we realized net revenue of
approximately $ 587,000. This equates to a dues
reduction of approximately $400 for every
member.
Some members do not like the inconveniences
that this has caused us but we believe that a
considerable dues reduction of this size per
member per year is well worth some slight
modifications of our activities.
What does the future hold…. our card room/
function extension will be completed by June
15th that will offer management the flexibility to
have a catered function on our premises on
days the new card room extension is not being
used and serve you in the manner in which you
are accustomed to with no inconveniences.
When the Board of Governors presented the
expansion plans, we advised you that the
incremental costs of running this facility would
be increased by approximately $135.00 per year
per member. However, if we can increase our
catering business by 25% we can offset these
increased costs. In that manner your Club can
offer you the additional services you want in
the manner you are accustomed to at no
incremental cost to you. In other words, we will
have bettered your life style at no increase in
your dues. The Board has to discuss this fully
before management is given any approval and
the opinions of you, our members, will be taken
into consideration.
My vision for Broken Sound and one of my goals
is to offer our members everything that a club
possibly can while maintaining a budget that is
fiscally responsible and controls our every
expenditure.
We expect all of the construction to be
completed by June 15th, on schedule and on
budget. The next couple of months will be hectic
as your card games are transferred to the
Centre Court on March 7 th , at which time
construction will commence on the 2nd floor, the
Administration personnel will move upstairs,
and renovation begins on the old Administration
office area. This will create a new area for our
members to utilize on the main floor. Food and
beverage (catering) will also remain on the main
floor.
At times we forget to thank individuals who go
out of their way to help make your Club function
in the manner it does and devote their time and
energies. So I hope all of our members will join
me in thanking the 110 members who work on
our 11 committees to help make Broken Sound
what it is. So if you see someone you know
who is on a committee, join me in saying “thank
you, we appreciate your efforts”.
Until my next column, enjoy yourselves, take
advantage of all the wonderful activities that
Broken Sound offers and live life to the fullest.
Best wishes,
Ivan Snyder
President
Board of Governors
Staff In The News
Beyond The Call Of Duty
Dieumerite Etienne’s quick response in assisting a victim of
an auto accident on club premises gained him the CMA
Outstanding Employee Service Award. Etienne’s actions were
above and beyond the call of duty. Howard Schwartz, President
of CMA, presented the award with all the village presidents in
attendance at their annual meeting.
Cabaret Night March 10, 2011 RSVP AL & Sue 241-6846
March/April 2011
www.brokensoundclub.org
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You can win a gift certificate for
Lunch for Two at the club.
Submit a photo of your village entrance or any village
entrance. The club will frame the winning photos to be
displayed in the clubhouse.
The parameters of the contest are as follows:
1) Submit a color, glossy 8x10 photo to the
Membership office of a village entrance with the name
of the village clearly visible.
2) Place your name, membership number and
telephone number on the back of the photo.
3) Each member may submit no more than two entries.
4) Submissions are required by March 15, 2011.
5) The club will select a winner for each village, frame
the picture, and the member’s name will be placed on a
plaque underneath the photo.
6) Winners will receive a complimentary Lunch for Two
in the club’s main dining room.
Please contact the Membership office if you should
have any questions regarding the contest.
Golf
Tournaments Schedule
Club Course News
March 11th
April 5th
April 6th
April 17th
by Scott Feller, PGA Director of Golf
Friday Charity Challenge
Tuesday BSWWGA Closing Day
Wednesday BSMGA Closing Day
Sunday Couple’s Member Guest
GREAT SHOT
Congratulations to Simon Stern. He
eagled the ninth hole by holing out his
third shot with a lob wedge.
Golfer Of The Month
December David Friedlander
January
Iris Lund
February
Sal Caragliano
As promised the results
of The President’s Cup
are in and Larry Fitzpatrick
defeated Peter Chiappetta
& Iris Lund defeated
Edye Reiter for the
2011 President’s Cup.
Congratulations to all who
competed and to our champions.
Broken Sound held an unprecedented two
events in two days beginning with the Ladies
Member Guest on January 18th and concluding
with the Men’s Member Guest on January 19th.
Not only did we hold two elaborate events in
two days; the members were treated to the
first of its kind in the area. The Nike Mobile
Pro Shop. The members and guests received
Nike Bucks to purchase merchandise at half
off the retail price. On Thursday those
members not playing the Member Guest
Tournaments were given the opportunity to shop
in the Nike Mobile Pro Shop as well.
Ladies Member Guest Results:
Overall Low Gross - Elen Gendreau, Francine
Verdon, Pierrette Martineau & Chantel Dubois
Lollipop Flight - Maxine McLennan, Valerie
Fine, Judy Metzger & Marte Singerman
Gumdrop Flight - Linda Moran, Barbara
Rechter, Cyd Berusch & Ceil Kroop
Men’s Member Guest Results:
Overall Low Gross - Sal Caragliano & Larry
Brown
Hogan Flight - Donald Mitzner & Mark Freeman
Palmer Flight - Ric Bershad & Larry Berman
Men’s Member Guest
Guest Barbara Glasband,Gail Mitzner, Huey Markson
and guest Sandy Kanin
Larry Markson, guest Bob Kanin, Don Mitzner and guest
Mark Freeman
Club Champions
This year’s men’s and ladies Club Championships format was a true test of golf. Members played
36 holes of Medal Play/Stroke play. And, after the wind blew for two days, the Men’s Champion
was Sal Caragliano. Kenneth Thomas and Peter Chiappetta tied for Runner Up. In the ladies
championship flight Marianne Vishno was victorious. Nancy Jo Feinberg was the Runner Up.
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Ladies’ Championship Flight
1st Marianne Vishno 81 - 80
2nd Nancy Jo Feinberg 80 -85
Men’s First Flight
1st Sandy Sirlin 76 - 70
2nd Jay Bernstein 77 - 70
Ladies’ First Flight
1st Cyd Berusch 76 - 77
2nd Ilene Korman 78 - 82
Men’s Second Flight
1st Michael Weiner 71 - 75
2nd Dennis Kanfer 79 - 68
Men’s Championship Flight
1st Sal Caragliano 79 - 81
2nd tied Kenneth Thomas 83 - 79
2nd tied Peter Chiappetta 78 - 84
Men’s Third Flight
1st Jerry Ende 67 - 68
2nd Paul Kessler 68 - 72
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Men’s Fourth Flight
Irv Tuchman 63 - 67
Steve Israel 66 - 69
Broken Sound Club
Old Course News
by John Skaf, Director of Golf - Old Course
With snow storm after
snow storm bombarding
much of the country, we
hope each and every Old
Course Member is
enjoying their time here
in South Florida during
these winter months.
The month of January
was filled with events for the men, ladies and
couples. The OCWGA had another exciting filled
month, featuring four events during the month.
The Men’s day events were highlighted by a
Mixer held on the 17th.
The Mixed Member Guest was held on January
9th and was yet another hit this year as a full
field enjoyed a day of great weather,
camaraderie, food and fun. The first flight
winners of the gross division were the team of
Lee & Janet Edelstein and Donald & Joni Berry.
The first place team in the First Flight for the
net division was comprised of Nat & Iris Adler
and Michael & Loraine Quittman. The Second
Flight gross winners were Robert & Eileen
Breakstone and Ed Klein & Gert Novin. The
net winning team was Bill & Joyce Milgram and
Malone & Brooke Schooler. The Third Flight
winning team for the gross score was Larry &
Diane Levine and Jerry & Maxine Berman. The
team of Don & Gail Mitzner and Richard &
Barbara Brody claimed the first place prize for
the low net score within the Third Flight. The
Fourth Flight had a winning team for the best
gross score of Elliot & Andrea Weintraub and
Seymour & Florence Metnick. The low net score
in the Flight came from the team of Martin &
Linda Abrams and Richard & Bette Meyerowich.
As we look ahead towards the coming months,
March will be highlighted by both the Men’s and
Women’s Member Guests along with the Club
Championship for both men and women. The
month of April will have the Governor’s Cup,
Challenge Cup and both the Men’s and Ladies
Closing Day Events.
The equipment demo days have been a great
success and we will continue to have them here
at The Old Course during the coming months.
John Skaf, Director of Golf
241-6893
Pro Shop 994-8505
Hours: Mon - Sun 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Driving Range Hours 7:00 A.M. - dusk.
First In A Lifetime, On The Same Day
It happened on a perfect day at the club,
back to back first time Holes In One on January
27,2011. Mrs. Halina Tollin hole #14 at 11:00
a.m. and Mr. Irv Brown (guest of Bob
Livingston) hole #8 with a 5 iron (playing 15
years) at 3:15 p.m.
Additional Old Course Holes In One
Ira Cantor Saturday Jan. 29. - hole #3 and
Michael Rubin Sunday Jan. 30th - hole #14
79 For Seventy Nine.
It’s hard to believe how quickly the season is
going by. The golf course is in great condition
and we ask you to continue to help keep it that
way by repairing your ball marks, filling divots
and raking bunkers. We look forward to
continuing to serve you and invite all to come
out and enjoy The Old Course.
Mr. Cliff Trenton shoots his age.
Friday, January 14th, 2011
First time to break 80 in his life. His score card
marked 4 birdies and chipped in 2 times on the
front nine!
Please let us know should there be anything
we can do to enhance your enjoyment here at
The Old Course.
As always, our best regards to you!
The Old Course Staff
Career Round
Mr. Ivan Snyder fires a 74 in the Pro-Am
accomplishing his best tournament round.
Tournaments Schedule
Mr. Cliff Trenton
March 5th Saturday Club
Championship Qualifier
March 6th Sunday
th
March 11
Friday
March 12th Saturday
th
March 13 Sunday
Club Championship 1st Rd
Charity Challenge
Club Championship 2nd Rd
Club Championship Final
March 17th Thursday Old Course Women’s
Mixer 1pm shotgun
March 21st Monday
Old Course
Men’s Member Guest
March 24th Thursday Old Course
Women’s Member Guest
nd
April 2
Saturday
Governor’s Cup
April 3rd Sunday
Governor’s Cup
April 4th Monday
Challenge Cup
1pm Shotgun
April 10th Sunday
18 hole Mixer
1pm Shotgun
April 11th Monday
OCMGA Old Course
Closing Day
April 14th Thursday
OCWGA Old Course
Closing Day
Allianz Pro-Am Winning Net Team
Stanley Lieberman, Frank Blumenfeld, Stanely
Neimark, Ernest Weiner (not picuted) and Pro
Bob Murphy (not pictured)
April 27th Wednesday South County League
8:30am Shotgun
April 30th Saturday
St. Andrews Annual
Tournament 1:30pm
Shotgun
March/April 2011
Halina Tollin pulling her ace out of the cup
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The Club
BSWWGA Member Guest
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Notification to All Players on the Club Course
Effective immediately all players are required not
to cross any yellow rope currently being installed
on the ground for traffic control! Mr. Rebok, the
Green Chairman for the Club Course has
requested the reduction of stakes and standing
ropes throughout the course for aesthetics and in
some cases safety of members walking to their
balls that must step over or around ropes. We
have high hopes that carts will scatter past the
yellow ropes once off the tees and not follow the
same tracks you may see.
Some ropes will be left in place, as will signage
and some green-white small stakes with the
warning all will be adhered to. Please remember,
that all the yellow balls around the greens are for
Handicap access only. From the looks of the
amount of carts going inside the restricted areas
currently that would be 80% which isn’t exactly
what we should see.
Joe Hubbard, CGCS
Well the big news will be old
news by the time you are
reading this article about the
GEO (Golf Environment
Organization) certification
and our distinction as the
second club in the United
States to achieve it. With
this certification in sustainability and
environmental awareness goes responsibility in
everything we do as it relates to our operations,
recycling, waste reduction, electricity
consumption, expansion of golf course buffers
and how we keep records for tracking and
compliance. It is a great honor to be one of the
trailblazers in this endeavor and took a lot of
work and planning to get to this point.
The other news I wish to share with you, is that
by March or April we will have achieved full
Audubon Sanctuary Certification for the Club
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Course, which we have been working on the
past couple of years. The Old Course was
just re-certified for another two years.
The Allianz Tour Event is over and almost all
the main tournaments for the members are
completed on the Club Course. However, the
next couple of months we have a very busy
schedule on the Old Course.
As of today I have only one project on my
radar besides the ongoing compost
distribution for both courses. That project is
to run a coquina path from the concrete cart
path to the right of #13 green on the Club
Course out of play but it will, like hole #5 and
#16, speed up play and help members
achieve better access to the green.
There will be some beds and plantings here
and there for both courses that will be
discussed with both Green Chairmen which
we will list in the next newsletter.
Broken Sound Club
Food & Beverage
Tim Nelson,
Director of Food & Beverage
241-6831
Food For Thought
Lorant Botha, CHSP
Catering Manager
Dear Members,
Born This Way!
Working in the Catering
industry is not every
person’s cup of tea.
Tough skin is a major
requirement, or is developed with endurance.
Often times, I meet event planners who have
decided to join the industry after orchestrating
their own celebrations. Those educated in
hospitality have the same rate of success. The
best method for educators in this ever-changing
field is to design internships for the students
where they can fully experience the day to day
grit of hospitality. Beyond the glitz and the glam,
there is lots of hard work. Luckily, many of our
servers are part of superior education programs
that include internships. The hands-on training
they receive at venues such as Broken Sound
Club is priceless, as no manual, no audio CD
will fill them in on the requirements and behinddoors reality of our industry.
Beyond the fabulous façade of an event, there
is thorough planning, agile preparation and fast-
paced delivery. Catering is more than foodservice
at Broken Sound Club; it means elaborate
planning, guidance, passion, sweat and
sometimes even tears. I can proudly say, that
our club is and has been the talk of the town for
all the right reasons. The events that we create
resonate far beyond our fellow Boca country
clubs, but as far as neighboring counties and
states. As a consequence of the most recent Club
Course Ladies Member Guest, we have received
numerous inquiries on what we did, as other
clubs would like to duplicate the event for their
own members. This year’s Hadassah Women of
Valor Gala made Broken Sound shine proudly
amongst an elite tier of clubs, whereas the
plethora of celebrations make our club desirable
not just for parties, but also a community people
pride themselves on and enjoy.
Lorant G. Botha, CHSP
Catering Manager
241-6892
To Go Meals
To place orders for To Go meals, Shiva Platters
etc. please call Alexandra Stewart at
561-241-6824.
Keep an eye out for the Catering To Go
brochure around the club!
Many times we’ve been asked “What do you do
over there?” The answer has always been the
same: “We think outside the box.” But it recently
dawned on me that what we do differently from
other caterers is the fact that we are not here to
hype and excite people over what they are about
to embark on, but most importantly we genuinely
get excited with them.
Ev
er
yone Is Irish
Ever
ery
Crabs
Shrimp
Lobster
Salmon
St Patick’s Day Tapas
SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA
Centre Court Cafe
Saturday, March 12, 2011
$65 pp
Reservations required 241-6877
Thursday, March 17
Reservations Required 241-6877
CABARET NIGHT
Broken Sound Club
Showtime 8:00pm
$48.95 includes dinner & show
Reservations required 241-6877
Members In The News
March 19, 2011
We would like to congratulate Terry Rosen & Carol Kassie, the winners of the Member Cook-Off.
Terry Rosen prepared Momma Frog’s Short Rib Sandwiches with a smidgen of Tomato Soup and
Carol Kassie prepared a Chocolate Truffle Tart. Rosen’s rib sandwich was featured on the tapas
menu every Thursday in the month of February and Carol’s truffle tart was a dessert item on the Ala
Carte, February 4th.
We would like to thank Wileen Coyne and Rhona Guberman for their participation.
FOUR
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FOURTH
JULY
PAR
ARTY
SUNDAY
JULY 4TH
POOLSIDE
March/April 2011
Main Dining Room
Sundays 11:00am
March 6, 13, 20 & 27
April 3, 10, 17 & 24
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Heartfelt Vocals, High Energy Dancing
Impressions of Cher, Liza and Streisand
Tennis
Greg Wheaton, Director of Tennis 241-6888
Pro Shop 241-6880
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tennis Pizza Night
Thursday, March 10th 6:00pm
Thursday, April 14th 6:00pm
This is a great social event and an excellent
way to meet new people. Come join other
members for a terrific evening of doubles.
There is no charge for this event, with pizza
and wine served following the tennis. There
is a sign up for this event.
MY SIDE OF THE COURT
By Greg Wheaton, Director of Tennis
This is a very exciting time
for tennis enthusiasts of
South Florida. We have
the Sony Ericsson Open
March 23-April3, the
Advanta 2011 East Coast
Swing March 14-20, the
Broken Sound Invitational
Pro-Am set for April 1-3,
and finally the USPTA
Grand Prix is coming to your club April 16-17.
Complimentary Clinic
As a member of Broken Sound you can travel
to Key Biscayne to watch world-class tennis,
stay at home and watch the Super Senior
circuit, or compete in a pro-am against local
pros in the Broken Sound Invitational and the
USPTA Grand Prix. With so many great events
to choose from in the next few months, all you
have to do is call us in the pro shop and let us
sign you up.
Broken Sound Invitational Pro-Am
Tournament
March 12th / April 9th 12:00
This clinic has really been popular. Don’t miss
the last two of the season. We will work on
all the different strokes of the game, plus
learn the latest tips to help your doubles
strategy. This event does require a sign up.
See you on the courts!
April 1-3
Broken Sound will host a men’s and women’s
Pro-Am tournament. At the same time we will
also host a professional doubles tournament
featuring many top notch local pros in the area.
Women’s Pro-Am
Friday, April 1st 3:00pm
CLUB CHAMPIONS
Men’s Pro-Am
Saturday, April 2nd 9:00am
Congratulations to Club Champions!
Men’s Championship Singles winner:
Phil Kouffman
Bob Drogowitz and Anna Leav
Men’s A Singles winner:
Mark Goldman
Women’s A Singles winner:
Sherry Steigrod
Mixed Doubles - March 18-20
Men’s & Women’s Doubles - March 25-27
USPTA Grand Prix
April 16-17
Broken Sound is proud to host the
second USPTA Grand Prix tournament
of the 2011 season. Get ready for Pros
from all over the state of Florida to
compete in the first of six stops for an
exciting tournament season. There will
be a Pro-Am on Sunday at 9:00am for
the tennis members of Broken Sound.
This event will require a sign up, so come
out and watch some of the best tennis
the USPTA has to offer.
Advanta 2011 East Coast
Swing March 14-20
Broken Sound tennis is proud to host the
Super Senior Men’s Tournament Series
in Palm Beach County. Join top-ranked
state and national and international
super-senior (55+) men tennis players
in the best competition at the best local
clubs. Come out to watch and support
these players as they compete for prizes
and tournament points for rankings in the
USTA. Play will be each day after 11am.
Learnin’ With Vernon
Tips & strategies for fun and successful
tennis!
Defending two players at the net
Here is the scenario, a
very common one when
playing doubles: You are
at the baseline while your
partner is at the net, and
both of your opponents
are also at the net. I know
this situation may seem a
little intimidating and you feel as if you have no
place to hit the ball, but you may be surprised
with the number of great options you actually
do have. The following is a list of those options
in the order of priority:
There will be a limited number of spaces, so
call now to sign up for this great event. We will
have a lottery drawing to determine who gets
in the Pro-Am.
Pro Tournament Schedule
First Round Friday 5:30pm
Semi-Finals Saturday 11:00am
Finals Sunday 11:00am
Men’s Senior League
Div 1 3rd place Captain: Larry Kobren
Div 4 3rd place Captain: Fred Drozdoff
Div 6 1st place Captain: Leon Tracy
1) Hit the ball down the middle between the two
players keeping the ball low. This is your best
choice, if it is at all possible.
2) Your next best choice is to hit at one of the
opponents keeping your ball low.
Division 3 League
3) Go down the line if you are pulled off the court
and your opponent is not covering the alley
4) Lob the ball (emphasis on height) if you’re in
trouble or if your opponents are playing
extremely close to the net.
5) Hit a cross court angle, only if the opponents
at the net are out of position.
As you can see, there is no need to
feel sign up, call the tennis shop for more details 241-6880
Limited
overwhelmed. Just take a deep breath, pick one
of the five options, and go for it!
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Broken Sound Club
Fitness / Spa
DIRECTORS NOTE
Michael Tompkins,
Director of Fitness and Spa
Workout Mistakes You
Probably Make
When it comes to working
out, getting to the gym on
a regular basis is only half
the battle. The other half
is making the most of your
time while you’re there.
By paying closer attention
to your exercise form, routine, nutrition and
more, you’ll be better able to achieve your
fitness goals, not to mention avoid injury and
weight-loss plateaus. Make sure you’re not
committing any common fitness flubs, and if
you are, learn how to correct them.
Mistake: Not Stretching. You’ve probably
heard how important warming up and cooling
down is, but the most important part of both is
stretching. “Not stretching after your workout
may cause uncomfortable soreness and
impingements—consequences that will hinder
the effectiveness of your next workout.” Solution:
Yoga is one of the easiest ways to incorporate
stretching into your fitness program. “The poses
will help you release a significant amount of
tension in your muscles and will help you feel
more relaxed.” In addition to this, working with
a personal trainer and / or massage therapist
could also be very beneficial.
Mistake: Not Incorporating Resistance
Training. You might be intimidated by those
huge weight machines and dumbbells, but next
time you hit the gym just for the treadmill,
reconsider. The benefits of resistance training
are endless, “Resistance training helps build
muscle, which in turn promotes fat burn, leading
to a lower body fat percentage in the long run.”
In addition to cardio, strength and resistance
training are essential to getting in shape.
Solution: Don’t be afraid to approach an available
trainer, or floor person. That’s what they’re there
for! He or she can demonstrate how to use the
equipment and also discuss how to incorporate
those types of workouts into your fitness plan
two to three times per week.
SPA INFORMATION
Michael Tompkins,
Director of Fitness & Spa 241-6858
Spa Reception Desk 241-6899
Hours
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday & Sunday
Pool Hours Daily
Easter Sunday April 15
6:00am-10:00pm
6:00am-8:00pm
7:00am-8:00pm
7:00am-8:00pm
or dawn to dusk
10:00am - 4:00pm
Nutrifit
Introducing Broken Sounds very own
Comprehensive “Nutrifit” weight loss program.
This exciting new 6 week program is designed
to once and for all blast through those barriers
that have been keeping you from attaining your
weight loss goals. This program will teach you
how to make the necessary lifestyle changes
that are crucial for not only losing / maintaining
weight, but enhance your overall level of health
as well.
“Nutrifit” program includes:
12 half hour (one-on-one) Personal Training
Sessions (2/week)
Walking On Air
Mr. Irving Swedko has been a member at
Broken Sound Club for seven years and is an
avid golfer and fitness enthusiast. He uses the
fitness facility at the club at least 4 days per
week. Under the recommendation from his
Doctor to seek out an experienced massage
therapist to aid with his neck issue, Mr. Swedko
started seeing Ronald Gallego at Broken
Sound’s spa. It has been two months since Mr.
Swedko has started seeing Ronald and has
noticed an increase in flexibility and range of
motion in his neck area. He feels that the
increase in flexibility has also attributed to
improving his golf game as well. He finds that
after his deep tissue massage, he comes out
feeling very relaxed and feeling great. He
finished by stating, “It feels as if he’s greased
my joints and I leave there walking on air.”
2 one hour (one-on-one) Private sessions with
a certified nutritionist
Special Introductory price= $500.00
For further information contact Dr. Jeff Fields
at 561-241-6890 or e-mail
jeff_fields@brokensoundclub.org
St Jude’s Aerobathon- Thank you to all the
participants who helped raise money for the St.
Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Spa Specials
April Special
$10 off Anti-Aging Rejuvenation facial
now $85
This in-spa treatment features a potent blend of
stabilized vitamin “C” combined with the latest
high-tech formulation of freeze-dried seaweed. It
reduces fine lines, strengthens elasticity, and
provides relief for dull, sun-damaged skin. Your
complexion resurfaces renewed, firm and
extremely smooth with a luminous glow.
Zoya Products Now Available
For Purchase
CPR Class
Saturday, March 5, 2011 / 9:00am-1:00pm
This class is a certification class, and is open
to all members of Broken Sound Club. The
cost is $40.00 per member, to register please
sign up at the spa front desk.
Pevonia Launch
Friday March 25th at 4:00pm
Pevonia’s newest products Lumafirm Lift and Glow. Jacob Vann, Pevonia’s corporate
educator will be here to give you all of the latest and greatest in skincare and to answer any
questions you may have, followed by Lumafirm mini-treatments.
If you attend the lecture you may receive a Lumafirm treatment for $80, save $15.
Purchase the Lumafirm Repair Cream at the lecture receive a FREE Lumafirm Freeze-dried at
home intensifier, $21 value plus a FREE luxurious Pevonia bag. Sign-up at the spa 241-6899.
March/April 2011
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The longest wearing natural nail
lacquer ever created.
Specifically designed to wear
7 to 10 days on natural nails.
“Formaldehyde, dibutyl, phthalate DBP, toluene &
camphor free, vegan friendly formula.” Nail Polish
$7, Remove+ $9.99, Half Time Polish Drying $7.50,
Armor Topcoat $8, Anchor Basecoat $8, Solid Gold
Cuticle Oil $11, Nail Growth $20
Social Events
YOUR SOCIAL
COMMITTEE AT WORK
Chair: Marjorie Lassoff and
Vice Chair: Rowena Kovler
BAGEL BREAKFAST
Start the day off right and
meet your neighbors, make
new friends and enjoy the
relaxed atmosphere. Centre
Court Breezeway. Bagels
and coffee served 7:00 AM 9:30 AM, Monday thru
Friday.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Thursday Evenings at 7:00 p.m.
$5.00 per person. Bring a friend.
Need a partner?
Call Roberta Birdt (561) 330-7633
GAMES/CARDS
What’s your game? We can help you find players
on all levels for both men’s and women’s cards,
including Bridge, Canasta, Mah Jong, Gin Rummy,
Pinochle, Dominoes and board games.
Games Sub-Committee Co-chairs,
Elaine Silverstein at 995-1051 MzElaineS@aol.com
and Nat Steinart at 241-2401
Entertainment
For more information, call Al & Sue 241-6846
At The Club SATELLITE
LYNN UNIVERSITY PHILHARMONIA
ORCHESTRA
Saturday, March 26 / 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 27 / 4:00 PM
THE LOUNGE March 4, 18, April 1, 15,
8:30 – 12:30 AM
KRAVIS CENTER
WEST SIDE STORY
Saturday, March 12 / 2:00 PM / $77.00 pp
Includes Show & transportation
Departing Broken Sound 12:45 PM
VISTA BAR March 11, 25, Live Music
8:00 -10:00PM
CLUB CABARET
TRIBUTE TO THE BEE GEES
Thursday, March 10, 2011 / 8:00 PM
$35.00 pp Includes Show & dessert
MEMBER ART SHOW
Tuesday, March 1, Opening Cocktail
Reception 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Show days Tuesday, March 1,2,3,4,5
End of Show Sat., March 5, 2011 / 4:00 PM
CLUB CABARET DINNER SHOW
STARRING LAURIE MILLER
A true song and dance sensation
Saturday, March 19
$48.95 pp includes dinner & show
Classes and Lectures
MAH JONG LESSONS
Thursday, Feb. 18, 25, March 11 / 9:30 –
12:00PM $75.00
COMPUTER CLASS
7:00 PM - Complimentary
March 8, 2011 and April 12, 2011
Shiella Garber 241-2665
KRAVIS ON BROADWAY
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Shows
JAZZ BRUNCH
Sunday, March 6, 13, 20, 27 / 11:00 AM
Sunday, April 3, 10, 17, 24 / 11;00 AM
BEGINNER CANASTA
Mon.-Fri. Feb. 28, March 1, 2, 3,4,/ 9:30 11:30 AM
$90.00
ART CLASS WITH LISA PINKIS
Friday, Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11, 9:30 -11:30
$150.00 pp
Day Trip
NORTON MUSEUM OF ART
Friday, April 22 / 10:00am departure / $30pp
To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures From the
Brooklyn Museum
Fabulous Fakes: The Jewelry of Kenneth Jay
Lane
FAU PRESENTS / GOLD COAST OPERA
MADAME BUTTERFLY
Wednesday, March 23 / 8:00 PM / $45.00 pp
PARKER PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS
SPRING AWAKENING
Friday, March 25 8:00 PM / $82.00 pp
Includes Show & Transportation Departing
6:45 PM
CREST THEATRE BROADWAY CABARET
STARRING / THE PHANTOM’S LEADING
LADIES
Tuesday, March 29 / 8:00PM / $46.50 pp
Includes Show & Cocktail Party
BROWARD CENTER FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS
WICKED
Wednesday, March 30 / 8:00 PM / $89.00 pp
Includes Show & Transportation Departing
6:45 PM
CREST THEATRE BROADWAY CABARET
STARRING / RACHEL YORK
Tuesday, April 5 / 8:00 PM / $46.50 pp
Includes Show & Cocktail Party
FAU PRESENTS / DENNIS LAMBERT SHOW
Saturday, April 23 / 8:00 PM / $63.00 pp
Singles
BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB /
COCKTAIL PARTY
Monday, March 7, 2011 / 7PM - 9PM /
$10.00 pp
BOCA POINTE COUNTRY CLUB / SPECIAL
AU BAR
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 / 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
/ $15.00 PP
GLEN EAGLES COUNTRY CLUB /
DANCING WITH THE STARS
Thur., March 31, 2011 / 6:30 PM / $35.00 pp
Learn to Dance
FunCha Cha, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Salsa, Tango
$77pp includes show & transportation
RSVP Al & Sue 241-6846
Thursday Evenings - 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Starting March 3, 2011 $90/ per person/ 6 weeks
Learn the Most Popular Dances for Social Events
No Partner Needed - Singles & Couples Welcome
Beginner Level - Anyone Can Dance!
Pre-Registration Required 561-447-4700 or info@ballroomdance.net
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Broken Sound Club
Kids Corner
Wild Friends with Otter John
Tuesday, March 15 12:00pm poolside
John shares his knowledge of wildlife,
enlightens your imagination and stimulates
your senses through first hand experience.
Trivia Game Show
Thursday, March 17 12:00pm poolside
Games and Music with Game Master Michael
Rsppaselli
REEL WONDERS CINEMA NITE
BREAKFAST WITH
THE EASTER BUNNY
AND
EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 23, 2011
9:00 am
RSVP CARL 241-6877
Basketball Clinic
Monday, March 14, Wed. 16, Fri. 18, 2011
12:30pm - 1:30pm Ages 5 - 12
RSVP - 241-6899
Pool Party 12:00 PM
Fitness
Monday, March 14, Wed. 16, Fri. 18, 2011
2:00pm - 2:45pm 5 - 8 years old
2:45pm - 3:30pm 9 - 12 Years Old
RSVP 241-6899
Games & Music
7:00 PM Fireside Room
Marilyn Laber 997-7313
March 7 “Inherit The Wind“ (1960)
Dramatic famous courtroom trial of Evolution
vs. Creationism. Spencer Tracy and Frederic
March.
Spencer Tracy Revealed. Moderated by:
Marilyn Laber.
April 4 “Same Time Next Year” (1978)
A heartwarming film of 26 years of adultery!
Ellen Burstyn and Alan Alda.
Marriage. Moderated by Marilyn Laber
MUSICAL SERIES
March 28
Manilow Live
April 25 - Save The Date
No reservation needed.
All movies 7:00pm
Room To Be Announced
Beverly Sisisky 241-8522
Millie Evans 999-9298
Complimentary, members
only
PARKER PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS
The Winner Of 8 Tony Awards Including Best Musical
Friday, March 25, 2011
OPERA NIGHT AT BROKEN SOUND
March 2
‘THE BARTERED BRIDE’
7:00pm / Complimentary
Facilitator: Joel Ray - 988-9070
April 6
‘FLYING DUTCHMAN’
7:00pm / Complimentary
Facilitator: Joel Ray - 988-9070
$82.50 pp includes show & transportation RSVP Al & Sue 241-6846
SOLOS
March 12
FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2011. Concert: A Night
Of Opera. Young stars of the Metropolitan Opera
with the Boca Raton Symphonia. Mizner Park
Amphitheater. Call Bobbie at 999-8928 or
Marilyn at 997-7313
April 21
“UNDERSTANDING OTHER CULTURES”.
Fascinating true story “Strength In What
Remains” by Tracy Kidder - discussion. Delray
Beach Public Library. Lunch on the avenue.
Call Bobbie at 999-8928 or Marilyn at 997-7313
BOOK GROUP
All meetings at 3:00pm
Jane Mandell 998-8622,
Judy Friedman 997-8154
March 8
“A RELIABLE WIFE ” By
Robert Goolrick
Lenox, Mass August 28 - September 1 and September 4 - September 8
$2150 single early booking - $1620 pp double early booking - $340 spa allowance
Reservations Call Al & Sue 241-6846 or Phyllis Meranus 561-982-9741
March/April 2011
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April 12
“OUT STEALING
HORSES” by Per Petterson
Social Events
Do You Know How To Find
Event Photos
The Broken Sound Club website houses
an album of events
www.brokensoundclub.org
LINK to Photo Gallery
Art Show Broken Sound March 1 -5 2011
OPENING RECEPTION
Art & Cocktails
March 1 5:00pm
RACHEL BRINGS HER CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ONE-WOMAN SHOW TO THE CREST BROADWAY
CABARET
SERIES AT OLD SCHOOL SQUARE DELRAY BEACH APRIL 5, 2011
Social
Tennis
Spa & Fitness
PHOTO GALLERY
Kids Club
Pay My Statement
Find New Members
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Dog Sho
A Judged Show With Prizes
Entry blanks available at club and CMA office. Call AL & Sue 241-6846
Rachel York is a dynamic and versatile actress, singer,
dancer and comedienne. She is best known for her critically
acclaimed Broadway performances in City of Angels, Les
Misérables, Victor/Victoria, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Sly Fox,
and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Rachel also turned heads on
television with her courageous portrayal of Lucille Ball in the
CBS movie, Lucy. RSVP Al & Sue 241-6846
BOCA FRIENDS
FOR
CANCER
RESEARCH
Photography by Richard Berke. Birdie On The 12th
WINNER OF THREE
TONY AWARDS
WICKED
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Boca Friends would like to thank all members
and friends who supported their annual Winter
Card Party Brunch. It was a huge success
thanks to your support and our many workers
donating their time. Net profits from the card
party/brunch are given to Sylvester
Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University
of Miami School of Medicine. Your generosity
enables Boca Friends to donate thousands of
dollars every year!
Our most recent fundraiser was February 10,
“An Evening of Comedy” staring comedian
Steve Solomon. The event was a sell out!
Everyone enjoyed Steve’s hilarious and
brilliantly funny routine. Boca Friends thanked
Steve Solomon for generously donating his time
Roberta Oberman Fundraising VP, Steve Solomon
Comedian, Eleanor Weisman Pres. of Boca Friends
to raising funds for cancer research. Roberta
Oberman, VP Fundraising, presented Mr.
Solomon with a crystal plaque recognizing him
for his charitable support.
SAVE THIS DATE: Our next event is April 2
“Night at the Races” at The Isles in Pompano
Beach. Participants will enjoy a fabulous
Seafood Buffet as well as the races. For more
information contact Paula Karp or Marilyn
Levine.
BROWARD CENTER
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Untold Story Of The Witches Of Oz
$89 pp includes show & transportation
RSVP Al & Sue 241-6846
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Broken Sound Club
Member Clubs
In September 2007 when Esther and Len
Wolfer learned that their son, Stuart, was
being redeployed (this time to the Green
Zone/Iraq) they wanted to show their
support for him. Knowing personally the
importance of being able to communicate
with one’s child stationed overseas, they
began to look for ways to volunteer their
efforts to benefit both Troops and their state
side families.
Women’s Club
Our season continues with more
interesting luncheon meetings. Come and
join us for the final events of the year.
See you soon!
Marjorie Lassoff, President
As an authorized depository center, for the
national organization Cell Phones For
Soldiers, to date MSAWI has collected over
8,900 cell phones which has yielded over
550,000 Calling Minutes from you our
fellow residents, your family, friends &
associates.
Luncheon Meetings At the club: 11:40 AM
Member Grill Room
March 17th
Barbara Klein, Lecturer and
Psychotherapist
“In the Lifetime of Jacqueline Kennedy
Onassis”, a fascinating story.
Please do share this 2010 Certificate of
Appreciation with your family, friends &
associates who have given you their
cellular phones that you have dropped off
at the Broken Sound Club-reception desk
and at the CMA office.
April 14th (one week earlier than usual):
Join us for our Gala Finale with
Singer/entertainer, Larry Brendler.
End the season with music and song,
a lovely conclusion to another wonderful
year together.
MOVE OVER WESTMINSTER
CUTEST RESCUE DOG
Bonnie Rosenthal - Italian Greyhound / Flora
BEST CATCHER
Laurie Greenblatt - Golden Retriever / Benny
BEST HAIRDO
Harold Ufberg - Standard Poodle / Lucy
MUSICAL MUTTS
Ellen Stettner - Rescue Terrier / Rocky
BEST COSTUME
Cathy Miller - Maltese / Blanca
BEST DANCER
Helene Schwartz - Coton-De-Tuleac / Penny
Lane
BEST TRICK
Terry Friedman - Poodle Mix Mini / Skippy
DOG OWNER LOOK-A-LIKE
Joann Celano - Shitzu / Morgan
OBSTACLE COURSE
Nancy Feinberg - Portugese water dog / Zoey
BEST IN SHOW
Bob and Lois Verb - Mini Poodle / Bene
March/April 2011
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First Class Mail
U.S. Postage
PAID
Boca Raton, FL
Permit No. 216
2401 Willow Springs Drive
Boca Raton, Florida 33496
Lift Your Spirits
THE LOUNGE
March 4 and March 18
April 1 and April 15
Broken
Sound Club
8:30 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.
Guests and Friends Welcome
Night Club Attire Jeans & Dress Tees Allowed