Newsletter - March 2021 FINAL

Newsletter - March 2021 FINAL

Volume 28, Issue 3 | March 2021 The Seven Oaks Scene

Golf  Tennis  Food  Fitness  Family  Friends  Fun

From the Boardroom

Dear Seven Oaks Members,

Seven Oaks payroll related expenses will see an increase of close to 10% in 2021. In order to be good stewards of your club, the Board voted and approved an increase of dues for all classes of membership of 5% beginning with the bill you will receive in March. The Board also voted and approved to increase our capital assessment from $25 to $40 per month for all members. Raising the capital assessment is critically important to the long term success of our operations. We appreciate your support on these very important issues. Thank you for your suggestions and recommendations throughout the year.

As we move into 2021, the Board of Governors wants to thank all of the membership for their support throughout 2020. It is our goal that we continue to improve your overall experience of our club operations while remaining financially stable. During the last 12 months we have seen many positive changes in our club’s financial health and operational procedures. Under the leadership of General Manager Enrique Contreras, the Board is confident that we will continue the process of making Seven Oaks the club of choice in Bakersfield. Effective January 1, 2021, the minimum hourly wage increased over 7%. This increase doesn’t reflect other costs associated with our payroll, such as workman’s comp insurance and Social Security taxes. With all the actual costs tied to our payroll,

Sincerely, The Board of Governors

Current Club Hours

Clubhouse Tuesday - Sunday 6am - 9pm Oak Room (Patio) Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 9pm Sunday 10am - 2pm The Grille (Patio) Tuesday - Friday 11am - 9pm Saturday & Sunday 7am - 9pm

Golf Course Tuesday - Sunday 7am - Dusk Tennis & Pickleball Monday - Sunday 6am - 10pm

Oaks Snack Bar at the Tennis Pavilion Tuesday - Sunday 7:30am - 2:30pm

Grand Island Pool Mondays 5am - 3pm Tuesday - Sunday 5am - 9pm

Tennis Pool Mondays 5am - 3pm Tuesday - Sunday 5am - 9pm

Grand Island Snack Bar Friday - Sunday 9am - 4pm

Let's Get Social!

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Contact the Reception Desk to get your invitation!

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Board of Governors

Committee Chair E-mail

Mike Burton

President

[email protected]

Scott Howry

President-Elect House/Social

[email protected]

Paul Miller

Secretary

[email protected]

Jay Ericsson

Governor

Finance

[email protected]

Clarine Gilliam Governor

[email protected]

David Mettler

Governor

[email protected]

Ryan Newman

Governor

Golf/Greens

[email protected]

Dianna Prather

Governor

Membership

[email protected]

Jeremy Brehmer

Past-President

[email protected]

John Pitre

CFO

[email protected]

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Message from the President by Mike Burton, President, Board of Governors

Thank you for choosing to keep Seven Oaks Country Club strong by being a part of our family! SOCC stood together

make it, I would like to let our members know some of our goals for 2021. • NEW COMPUTER SYSTEMS • BASQUE NIGHT DINNER ON SUNDAYS • REDESIGN BANQUET ROOM • ADD ADDITIONAL PICKLE BALL COURTS • BEGIN WEST NINE PROJECT MID YEAR • COMMITTED TO DOING JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SHOW • COMMITTED TO MEMBER/GUEST IN MAY • REVIEW NEW ROOF FOR ALL FACILITIES • ADD GOLF CART PARTITIONS FOR IMPROVED SAFETY AND UTILIZATION • EVALUATING THE RESURFACING OF THE TENNIS COURTS • EVALUATING THE SAND TRAPS ON OAKS NINE • DUES AND CAPITAL RESERVE INCREASE EFFECTIVE MARCH 1 • EVALUATE SOLAR AS OPTION TO REDUCE ENERGY COSTS LONG TERM • IMPLEMENT A STRATEGIC LONG TERM BUSINESS PLAN I want to thank Enrique and his staff for an excep- tional job preparing for the challenges we all face at the club. I want to thank the Board, past Directors, past Presidents and members for their support and guidance during these times. We look forward to returning to normal operations when deemed safe for our members, staff and community.

Election Certification I want to thank all of you that attended our annual meeting last Sunday. For those that were unable to I want to assure you that the Board of Directors, our General Manager, Enrique Contreras, and our excellent staff are working diligently to evaluate and manage our club in the most professional manner. Enrique and I communicate daily to appraise any new recommendations for the safety of our staff, members and the community. We will start a communication process immediate- ly through our newsletter, email and our website, keeping you informed on anychanges in club activities or services. throughout the year in 2020 and continued to maintain a positive cash flow and break ground in many areas in some of the toughest times we’ve had to face together. When the pandemic started last year and the state shutdown, SOCC was a place to go to for all of our members. We were there to keep members protected and safe. This will continue to be the case as we enter a new year and we are committed to supporting you and your family with an array of new programs, services and amenities.

Thank you and see you at the club!

Acting in my capacity as secretary of the corporation, SOCC Inc. I oversaw the counting of the ballots for the 2021 election. I was assisted with the count by Peter Warmerdam. This report is to provide the Membership with the official results of the election on February 21, 2021. As per the SOCC bylaws, we used procedures to confirm that only votes from equity members were counted. The total number of equity members eligible to vote was 446. This means that 224 votes are required to achieve a quorum. A total of 292 votes were cast. Under Proposal A, the following individuals received the highest number of votes and were elected to the Board: Clarine Gilliam David Mettler Paul Miller

Sincerely, Scott Howry Secretary, SOCC Inc.

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Manager's Message

by Enrique Contreras, CCM, General Manager/COO

I would like to thank all of the members that ran for the Board of Governors, in the recent election. Please join me in congratulating our newest members to the Board of Governors; Mrs.Clarine Gilliam, Mr. David Mettler and Mr. Paul Miller. Thank you to the 194 members who participated in our first Basque Dinner. The evening was met with positive reviews and we will be continuing every Sunday night. Shout out to Chef Corey, Josh, the kitchen staff and serving staff for doing an excellent job. A special thank you to all of you for your comments and recommendations so that we can continue to improve this event. Spring is coming and that means Easter! We are working out the details for the best way to serve lunch and have our traditional Easter egg hunt, while maintaining safety for our members and their families. Please look for updates.

Friday Night Live still proves to be a popular event - we will be continuing with various entertainers.

One of our main goals at Seven Oaks, is to provide exceptional service to our members and anticipate their needs. If you would like to see something new or different on the menu, please let us know. We will also be including monthly recipes into the newsletter, created by Chef Corey for you to enjoy on your own and to share with friends and family.

We hope that the restrictions will be lifted soon, and that we can resume some normalcy soon. Thank you again for your continued support and loyalty... see you at the Club!

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Seven Oaks Book Club The Seven Oaks Book Club meets each month to discuss books on a reading list which is selected by mutual consent of the Book Club members. All members of SOCC are invited to attend.

Our selection for March is… All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot

Take an unforgettable journey through the English countryside and into the homes of its inhabitants-- four-legged and otherwise-- with the world's best-loved animal doctor.

For over 25 years-- since All Creatures Great and Small was first published-- readers have delighted to the storytelling genius of James Herriot, the Yorkshire veterinarian whose fascinating vignettes brim with the wonder of life, animal and human. Herriot's heartwarming and often hilarious stories of his first years as a country vet perfectly depict the wonderful relationship between man and animal-- and they intimately portray a man whose humor, compassion , and love of life are truly inspiring. Our next meeting is March 25 at 5:00 pm ~ via ZOOM~ Please email Bee Barmann @ [email protected] to receive information on joining the meeting. Welcome to Our Newest Members Dennis & Huei-Li Baker, Braden & Michelle Burkett, James & Amy Church, Trevor Dean & Raegan Franks, Kent & Christine Halley, Matthew & Fiona Hohnnen, Curtis & Gianna Lutje, Cameron Mahoney, Omar & Melissa Ortiz, Harshad & Minaxi Patel, Brian & Carrie Riel, Bryce & Ashlyn Sterling

Saturday, April 3rd 2pm - 3pm Come out for pictures with the Easter Bunny and hunt for his treasure of eggs! Find a 'golden' egg and get a special prize! This is a FREE EVENT but due to limited capacity, reservations are required to join in the fun! Please call 661-664-6404

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What's Cookin'

by Corey Dye, Interim Executive Chef

Hello everyone from the Kitchen!

I wanted to start sharing a monthly recipe for you to try out at home. If you have questions or ideas for future recipes, just let me know. With cooler weather getting ready to go away, I thought to try to get a little comfort food in before we start the 100+ degree days.

My grandma's recipe card...

This recipe has been in my family for four generations, so I wanted to share it with all of you. I hope you enjoy!

Potato Supreme 6 ea potatoes .5 cup melted butter .33 cup chopped green onion 1 cup sour cream 2 cups shredded cheddar Pinch of fresh black pepper Peel and quarter potatoes and boil till fork tender. Drain and cool potatoes in the fridge, until cold. Grate the potatoes coarsely into a bowl and then mix in all other ingredients. Stir well.

Enjoy our tantilizing brunch featuring Carved Prime Rib & Ham, Custom Omelets, Flowing Champagne and much, much more! $ 45 ++ for Adults $ 1 7 ++ for Kids (6 - 12yrs) Reservations are limited and will fill quickly, please call 661-664-6404 ** Sunday , April 4th Reservation Times at 10:00am & 12:30pm

Put into a casserole dish and top with extra cheddar.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

++plus tax & gratuity **72-hour cancellation policy will apply

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From the Golf Shop by Joe Haggerty, Director of Golf

8. Walk ahead of your opponent. I know this sounds silly, but I’ve done it a lot and it sends a subtle message that you are confident and you want to get your ball in the hole quickly. Players who aren’t feeling well usually aren’t excited to play their next shot. 9. When you’re up, stay aggressive and try to increase your lead. If you are four up, don’t start thinking that all you have to do is make some pars and bleed your opponent out. Instead, try to get five or six up and end the match. NEVER get comfortable with a lead. 10. Keep your head in the game! Don’t let the match play format which you have no experience with distract you from what you have to do. Remember to hit one shot at a time and always stick to your routine.

HOW TO WIN YOUR MATCH!! 1. Look relaxed even when you’re not. Put your poker face on; always look relaxed and confident. Make your opponent see that you are not nervous. 2. Pay attention to your opponent’s nerves. Try not to make it obvious but keep an eye for signs of your opponent: shaking, can’t place ball on tee, etc. If you sense they are nervous, this should give you confidence and help you plan your strategy. 3. Give shortcuts or don’t. I’m not a big "games- manship" player but there are some players who will get rattled if you give them short putts and then suddenly don’t. There’s nothing wrong with trying to get under someone’s skin. 4. Know your opponents tendencies. Most of the time you’re going to be playing against someone for the first time. Try to get a tip on their weaknesses and their strengths. For instance, if they like to play fast and prefer to hit first, you can use that to your advantage. 5. Work with your partner! Always talk strategies over with your partner. Communicate and get your game plan straight and play to both of your strengths. If you like to hit first, SPEAK UP! If you like to hit putts, SPEAK UP! If you are with a partner who likes to be left alone; DON’T BOTHER THEM! 6. Try to get a partner who can putt under pressure. I know this is a tough one and often we do not get a chance to pick partners but if you get a chance, pick a partner who can putt, especially under pressure. Match play is about pressure and it shows up in your putting. 7. Always expect your opponent to sink the next putt or chip. Never allow yourself to be let down mentally. Always think to yourself that you already won the hole! And remember: “IT AIN’T OVER TIL IT’S OVER”!

Brian King Lakes #3 February 23rd

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S.O.W.G.A.

by Cindy Shih, S.O.W.G.A. Vice-President

ACE of the Month for FEBRUARY is Annette Warmerdam

Most Improved Player for January is Mary Anne Dixon Thursday Play Resuts 2/4 1st Gross Julie Ko 1st Net Annette Warmerdam 2nd Net Sun Song Closest to the Pin Annette Warmerdam 2/11 1st Gross Julie Kim 1st Net Kay Bardin 2nd Net Myrna Pelle 3rd Net Donna Scurlock Closest to the Pin Myrna Pelle

2/18 1st Gross 1st Net 2nd Net

Josephine Shih Louise Arreola Mary Anne Dixon

3rd Net Tina Kim Closest to the Pin Annette Warmerdam

Match Play Winners

Championship Flight Bruce Scurlock

Palmer Flight Lance Howard

Woods Flight Mike Burton

Hogan Flight Mike Olague

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Links News

by Tom Lipscomb, Director of Agronomy

Some have asked what our plan is to attack the winter annual weeds that are growing in the new Native

Cart traffic is killing us and it’s no one’s fault. The pandemic has increased play by thirty two percent and dramatically increased cart traffic, especially as it relates to wear and tear on the golf course. One thing that will be of tremendous help moving forward is to try to find different locations to enter and exit the fairways. What I mean is, if you see a heavily used area, please try to stay away from that area. We do move our ropes and stakes frequently, but sometimes on days of heavy play, areas can get beat down very quickly. Your help with this issue is greatly appreciated. Many thanks to those golfers who are fixing ball marks and filling your divots. I’m a little late with this next comment, but please only fill your divots in fairways and tees, not the rough.

area we seeded in November. Right now, we are waiting for the rest of the native seed to germina- te and the winter wildflowers to start to bloom. I am happy to see that a great deal of native seed germinated through December and January, which is very unusual. Once the native grasses grow to about three inches in height and the wildflowers start to bloom, we will make the necessary herbicide applications to clean the weeds up. My guess is that the plants will be able to survive an herbicide treatment in about 3 weeks. We continually spray the rough to clean up all the Perennial Ryegrass contamination from past years. At the same time, we are continuing to treat winter annual weeds that are also in the rough. As I mentioned in previous articles, this place is a weed factory. We will get an area of the course cleaned up and then a week later it looks like it was never treated! This will take a couple years to get fully resolved, but each year youwill notice amarked improvement with a major reduction of weeds, Poa and Ryegrass contamination in the roughs. Starting next week and through the end of the month, we will be making our first application of Pre-Emergent Crabgrass control, followed by a second application toward the end of April. Unlike years past, we will be treating the entire property with both applications. Every three to four months, we do what is known in the industry as a Greens Flush. We apply several products to the greens and then water them for about an hour and a half to flush toxins out of the root zone area. This is a very important program because we receive very small amounts of rain fall. If we were in a more rain producing climate, our greens would flush naturally from acid rain. The drawback to these flushes is that every time we get our root zone locked in at a solid nutrient level, its time to flush and we basically start all over with nutrient applications, so the greens don’t starve to death. It’s kind of a catch 22, but still a very important practice.

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On the Courts

February Twilight Pickleball Winners

by Dave Krueger, Tennis Director

• Crystal Neptune & Dustin Schonauer • Ami & Ryan Eberly

• Ian & Maria McGilvray • Dwayne & Tish Roach

Adult Tennis

Women's Tennis Drills Wednesdays 9 – 10:30am.

This is the best way to get in to tennis. If you don’t have a racquet or you feel your racquet is outdated, don’t worry, we have plenty of Demo racquets you can try out. Live Ball Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8pm This program is a fast moving, very intensive hitting and drilling course. Must have a USTA rating 3.5 and above. Call Jason at 661-717-4217.

Junior Tennis

Red Ball Red Ball drills will be restarting in April! More information to come!!! Orange & Green Ball Tuesdays & Thursdays 4pm - 5:30pm Ages 7-10

Orange ball is for players who are ready to play on a slightly larger court. The classes are designed to continue building athletic skills while learning to refine the skills necessary to serve, rally and score. Greenball is designed for beginner to intermediate level players. We coach using a rally-based curriculum and focuses on scoring, serving and serve return with sound footwork.

Junior Advanced Drills Tuesdays & Thursdays 4pm - 5:30pm Ages 10-17

On court drills will include point play, dead ball drills, fitness drills and mental toughness skills. Match play focuses on players using tactical and technical skills developed during practice.

February Tennis Mixer Winners • David & Kristi Windtberg • Clare Gilliam & Guest

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Car Wash Services

Saturdays, starting at 9am

Drop your car off next to the Tennis Pool area or give your keys to the Golf Shop and we will do the rest! $25 for Cars $30-$35 for Trucks/SUVs (depending on size) Cash payment can be left with the Car Wash staff or you can charge it to your member account* Give it a try! * There is a $5 convience fee for charging to your member account

Fitness Classes will be Back Soon! Classes are coming back, once the weather warms on a more consistent basis! All classes will be held outdoors at the Grand Island Pavilion and we will slowly begin to add more classes, as circumstances allow. Check your weekly email update for our official start dates!

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