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THE
FOUNTAINGROVE
CLUB
T h e Fo u n t a i n P e n
July/August 2020
Breaking Ground on the New Clubhouse 8
Come Dine at The Sunset Grill 9
Enjoy the New Precor Fitness Floor 22
MISSION STATEMENT
The Fountaingrove Club’s mission is to provide an exceptional private Club
experience and support a healthy lifestyle in an environment that fosters fun,
camaraderie, and community.
THE FOUNTAINGROVE CLUB
2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Marshall Andrew
president@thefountaingroveclub.com
VICE-PRESIDENT
Ryan Buxbaum
vicepresident@thefountaingroveclub.com
TREASURER
Linda Nowak
treasurer@thefountaingroveclub.com
The Fountaingrove Club is,
SECRETARY
Leni Kearns proudly, Sonoma County’s only
secretary@thefountaingroveclub.com
member-owned private facility.
DIRECTORS
We offer first-class services in
Iris Harrell
boardmember2@thefountaingroveclub.com all of our outstanding amenities.
Tom Hakel Members receive access to our
boardmember3@thefountaingroveclub.com
picturesque golf course,
Tom Henry
boardmember4@thefountaingroveclub.com state-of-the-art fitness
Michael Fish facilities and award-winning
boardmember5@thefountaingroveclub.com
dining program.
Mark Leavitt
boardmember6@thefountaingroveclub.com
ADMINISTRATION
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Ron Banaszak, CCM, CCE
415 420 5183
rbanaszak@thefountaingroveclub.com
MEMBER SERVICES DESK
707 701 3050
memberserviceattendant@thefountaingroveclub.com
MEMBERSHIP BILLING
THE FOUNTAINPEN PUBLICATION
707 701 3054
billing@thefountaingroveclub.com CHIEF PUBLISHER, EDITOR & CONTRIBUTORS
PRODUCTION ARTIST Marshall Andrew, Ron Banaszak,
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Adina Flores Ricky Potts, Patrick Tafoya, Kim
Adina Flores Director of Communications Fitts, Andy Lindloff, MJ Murphy,
707 701 3067 aflores@thefountaingroveclub.com Scott Butler, Jesse Halstad, Paul
aflores@thefountaingroveclub.com Shepherd, Laura Molinari
CONTROLLER
Laura Molinari
707 701 3053
lmolinari@thefountaingroveclub.com
ACCOUNTING LEAD
Judy Elliott MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
707 701 3054
jelliott@thefountaingroveclub.com
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Ricky Potts Melanie Bartlett
707 308 1188 707 308 1189
rpotts@thefountaingroveclub.com mbartlett@thefountaingroveclub.com
MAKING A PRIVATE CLUB SUCCESSFUL MARSHALL ANDREW
Club President
When I think about all the unprecedented challenges and obstacles and involving key staff is a disciplined process that must be followed.
we, The Fountaingrove Club, face today ($3.5 million debt, Tubbs It’s important to know when not to spend but also as important
Fire destruction, COVID-19 pandemic) I’m confident by making good to know when and where to spend and invest. It’s imperative for a
decisions and working together toward a common goal we will private club to have a sustainable dues model; it’s the lifeblood of the
develop the infrastructure for all our future successes. club in good economic times or bad. Without both equity and non-
equity members paying their dues, the club could be in a difficult
We have the location, facilities, membership, and staff as our financial position.
strength. It’s just as important to do the right thing as it is to do it
right. We are ONE CLUB ONE COMMUNITY. 8. Key Performance Indicators
Successful clubs set themselves apart by knowing what members
I continue to evaluate the key success factors that we need to want and what other similar private clubs in their area are doing.
develop and measure against and which will have the biggest impact Creating action plans to address the questions “how can we do this
on The Fountaingrove Club now and in the future. In doing my better” is a focus adjustment by not only listening to members but
research I looked at Clubs who are most successful. This is by far not also being aware of trends happening nationally. In the end “it’s all
a complete list, but it’s a good start: about value”.
1. Cultivate a Strong Identity 9. Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
We are a private not-for-profit corporation with equity and non- Maintaining a steady dialogue among Board, members, management,
equity members offering golf, athletic, food & beverage services. This and staff is critical. With the broad methods of communication
makes The Fountaingrove Club (TFC) a bit more complex than the available today, the best clubs use a mix of newsletter, email,
standard golf course, athletic facility, or restaurant. We are guided by website communication. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic, Board
a set of bylaws which state that “the principal purpose of the Club is Meetings and Committee Meetings are held through Zoom Video
acquire, own, operate, and maintain TFC facilities for the recreation, Communications. Members and Staff can join in from the comfort
pleasure, and benefit of its members”. of their own home. Communication is a two-way street – the
information is there you just need to make an effort to get it.
2. Prudent, Realistic Planning
It’s often said that a failure to plan is a plan to fail. Without a plan that 10. Governance - Invest for the future
is adopted and embraced by both membership and staff, it’s difficult, Top clubs invest in their governance by identifying and grooming
if not impossible to continue moving forward. To support our bylaws the future leaders of their club. Governance is a team sport, so it’s
we have a Mission Statement – what is the purpose of the Club important to find members who want to support the club’s common
today, a Vision Statement – what would the Club like to accomplish goals. This means looking beyond the people who speak loudest or
in the future and goals – how do we get there? These have all be maybe those who are the smartest, and instead opting for smart,
incorporated in our Strategic Plan which is reviewed on a regular open-minded people who are willing to learn and look beyond their
basis. Top clubs define what their Vision is and invest in it. own perceptions and interests. Those that can see the big picture,
use facts and information, and have a structured way of making
3. Location decisions. Members need to be involved and active, they are the
Location is a key element for most clubs. As in real estate, the three owners.
most important factors are location, location, location. We are very
fortunate to be located in beautiful Sonoma County Wine Country
and just north of San Francisco. Our responsibility is to enjoy, respect,
and protect our environment.
4. Facilities Management
Even the best quality facilities require maintenance and periodic
refreshment. As part of our Long-Term Plan, we need to ensure that
club leadership and membership is willing to update and upgrade
facilities as necessary, and provide necessary finances to do so.
5. An environment of mutual respect
It’s essential for all Clubs to foster a pleasant and friendly
environment so that members and guests feel comfortable. This
is the responsibility of club leadership, staff, and most importantly
Membership, and the key attribute of effective club development.
6. Quality, Professional Staff
All great clubs have a great staff. Without good course conditions
(superintendent & crew) members may leave and new members
will be hard to recruit. Without a good golf pro, that operations fails.
Without good food & beverage staff members won’t eat. Without
good athletic staff member retentions will suffer and attracting
new members will be difficult. Clubs need good facilities but must
also deliver outstanding personal service and a superior member
experience. Staff should strive to personalize the service experience,
it’s a key differentiator and a goal worth working toward.
7. Financial Management
Club members are looking for excellence in all aspects of their club
experience, however, there are three key areas: golf, dining, fitness,
and the club needs to deliver on all three. Financial management is
the most important building block for successful clubs and focus on
the budgeting process is essential. Comparing performance against
budget, using appropriate benchmarks, creating realistic projections, The FountainPen — 3
WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT...
FITNESS
The Athletic Center offers a full range of cardio and strength
equipment and a variety of group classes throughout
the day. Get a jump on your fitness goals with one of our
motivating personal trainers. Our personal trainers will develop
individualized programs to fit a wide variety of needs. Enhancing
performance for a wide range of sports members are also invited
A NEW JOURNEY 6
to enjoy our convenient locker rooms, towel service, eucalyptus
steam room, showers and more!
DINING
Under the direction of our Executive Chef Patrick Tafoya, The
Fountaingrove Club is pleased to offer our members several
convenient dining options. Our Executive Chef places an
emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, providing
the best in healthy cuisine for our members and guests. Enjoy a
breathtaking view while dining for lunch or dinner at The Sunset
Grill, convenient poolside barbecues, or Grab & Go items offered
at the Athletic Center and The Sunset Grill.
TIME TO BREAK GROUND
YOUTH ACTIVITIES MEET THE TEAM 8
All members of the family will have an opportunity to engage
in classes with various youth activities offered at the Club,
including: TigerKick/TK-Teen, Hip-Hop, swim club,
Stand-UP paddle boarding (SUP), and water polo.
KIDD ZONE
Our Kidd Zone provides a fun and safe environment for kids to
interact while our members and guests eat, play and relax.
GROUP EXERCISE
Our Athletic Center also offers a wide variety of Group Exercise
Programs that are complimentary with your membership,
and includes: yoga, pilates, mat pilates, group cycling, TRX,
meditation, Silverfit for active seniors, Tabata,
fitness challenges for all ages.
DINE
FITNESS AT YOUR
FLOOR CLUB
REVAMP 9
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YOU!
CONNECT WITH US
www.thefountaingroveclub.com
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF
Proudly managed by Troon, our scenic Ted Robinson Sr.
designed golf course boasts spectacular views of Hood and
Taylor Mountains as well as the rolling hills of Santa Rosa Valley.
Golfers are challenged by some of the best greens in Northern
California while roaming the incredibly manicured terrain. 8
sets of tees means that golfers of all levels will find an enjoyable
test of their skills.
TENNIS
Fun and competitive tennis programs are offered at The
Fountaingrove Club. Our property has 5 hard courts, and 3 of
7 PRECOR FITNESS FLOOR these are lit for night play. Clinics, lessons and programs for all
ages and playing levels are available through our head tennis
professional. Meet new members at the Tennis Mixers, start
your kids in our Youth Tennis Programs, participate in one of
our Adult Tennis Leagues or just sign up for a court and have
some fun.
POOL
Our Athletic Center features a family-friendly, 25-yard heated
infinity pool which is open for recreational swims, as well as
lap swimming daily. The pool is heated year-round and offers
private lessons, aqua aerobics and swim clinics. The pool deck
is lined with relaxing chaise lounges and a poolside bar serves
drinks, snacks and local beers on tap.
13 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: KIM FITTS AQUATICS
Our complimentary water aerobics classes are a great way
to get a low impact, cardiovascular workout. Exercises can
be adapted to; private swim lessons and swim conditioning,
Group swim lessons, Baby and Me swim classes, aqua aerobics,
masters swim, stand-up paddle boarding, lap swimming
and swim clinics.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Social events for our members throughout the year, such as;
Easter Egg Hunt, St. Patrick’s Couples, Fountaingrove Friday,
Memorial Day Barbecue & Pool Party, Summer Play & Pour,
Movie Night and Camp Out, Spooktacular, Harvest Festival,
Santa’s Brunch and many more events for our members and
their guests.
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MY JOURNEY AT THE
FOUNTAINGROVE CLUB
RON BANASZAK, CCM, CCE
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
It has been the most rewarding, and challenging, 3.5 years of team is Laura Molinari. Laura has joined us in the last thirty
my career. The people and friends that I have made at The days, and she is already showing her contributions to the
Fountaingrove Club (TFC) will be remembered forever. I knew Club. She has a strategic mindset, and fiscal prudency,
that the position as Chief Operating Officer was going to be which will serve us well. She is also the first MBA on our
a “challenging” one when I started work at TFC in March of management team.
2017. What I didn’t know, was that we would suffer heavy
damage from the 2017 Tubbs Fire, followed by challenges This talented executive team will serve our Club well into
with the insurance carrier and the City of Santa Rosa to build the future, and with the recent membership survey results in
temporary facilities, followed by the mandatory evacuations hand, they know what the members are looking for in their
and Public Safety Power Shut-offs from the 2019 Kincade community. To summarize these results: it is dependable,
Fire, and now we are in the middle of a pandemic from the and quality member service (including name recognition)
COVID-19 virus. and fiscal prudency. The complete survey and comments are
posted on the website.
Throughout all these turmoils, it is the membership of the
Club that has held us together. It is the membership of the The future of the Club is bright. Memberships are selling
Club, and their needs and desires that have motivated me extremely well, and we are seeing a huge increase in private
and our leadership to give our very best. Our volunteer Board club membership demands across the USA. While the exact
of Directors has worked countless hours to shepherd the Club reasons for this have not been scientifically proven, I believe
through very dark and trying times. I will miss working with that after being sheltered in place, Americans have once
this Board, and TFC is very fortunate to have them setting the again, realized the importance of balance in their life, family
policy and vision for the Club. in their life and quality experiences, and a private club is the
perfect place to enjoy these values for a lifetime.
Supporting our Board has been the executive management
team, the lieutenants on the ground maneuvering and So, as a new chapter opens for me, and TFC, I can truly say
doing their best to give our membership a high level of that I never had a boring day at The Fountaingrove Club. I will
service during traumatic times that no other club has ever miss you all, as I finish my tenure on July 31 and move onto
experienced. They have many new stripes on their uniform my next adventure.
for their call of duty.
I recall many early mornings with Adina Flores, Director
of Communications, drafting the next round of emails,
PowerPoint presentations, and collateral pieces that would
be the new message to the Club. Adina has given from the
heart since 2017, and it has been a pleasure to watch her grow
over the years. Then there is Scott Butler, the first manager,
after the fires that called me and simply stated, “What can I
do?” All he wanted to do was serve our members and help
rebuild Fountaingrove. He was standing tall, as we gathered
as a management team and made our first trip to the Club,
sneaking in past the guards at the Hidden Valley entrance.
Caroline Wilcox, Athletic Center Operations Manager, was
also there on the first days, with her smile and big hugs for
our members and fellow associates. I will always remember
the days when the front doors of the AC first opened, and the
tears shared by Caroline and everyone she touched. It was
moving, to say the least.
In addition to these three dedicated managers, we need
to reflect for a moment on Jesse Halstad, PGA, head golf
professional, and all that he has learned, accomplished and
seen during his last year and a half as our Head Pro. Jesse’s
love for his family and dedication to our membership are
the foundation for his desire to serve our members and give
them the pristine golf experience they deserve. He is an COO Ron Banaszak (left) & Athletic
innovator, bringing high touch and high tech to our members. Supervisor Scott Butler (right)
While the food and beverage department has had literally
dozens of new directions and demands in the last 2 years,
our Executive Chef Patrick is up to the task of service and
fiscal responsibility. He is a rare blend of leader, politician,
accountant and therapist, and his food is amazing. We have
also discovered a new talent for him and his daughters as
they created some of the finest cooking instruction videos
Troon has ever seen.
And now, moving forward we have the newest additions
to our team, Ricky Potts, membership director, is breaking
records on how many new members we can possibly expose
to our community. Without a clubhouse and limited facilities,
he managed 65 new golf members and 110 Athletic Center
members in 2019. Ricky has matured and grown into our
family in a tremendous way. What he and the Membership &
Marketing Committee have accomplished is nothing short of
amazing. Andy Lindloff, golf course superintendent, is a true
leader with a vision for our golf course and how it should be
presented to the membership and he is on the right track to Executive Chef Patrick Tafoya (left)
accomplish his goals of a manicured and extremely playable & COO Ron Banaszak (right)
golf course. Our newest family member on the executive
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ATTEND A BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING
We will be hosting virtual Board and Committee Meetings in
July through Zoom's online meeting solution. All members
are welcome to attend as guests to listen and ask questions
during designated times.
BOARD MEETING ATHLETIC COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, July 23 at 4:00 pm Wednesday July 15 at 4:00 pm
Zoom link: bit.ly/july_bod Zoom link: bit.ly/july_ac
Password: 040799 Password: 235847
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING HOUSE COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, July 16 at 5:00 pm Wednesday, July 15 at 4:00 pm
Zoom link: bit.ly/july_finance Zoom link: bit.ly/july_house
Password: 822715 Password: 809249
M&M COMMITTEE MEETING
Friday, July 17 at 9:00 am
Zoom link: bit.ly/july_mm
Password: 820552
G&G COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, July 21 at 4:00 pm
Zoom link: bit.ly/july_gg
Password: 651759
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR
SELECTED
At the May 28 Board Meeting, the Board voted to award BHM
Construction the clubhouse building contract.
BHM Construction will be breaking ground in July.
The Finance Committee is contacting various banks for details on a construction
loan.
The upper parking lot will be closed during construction. An email blast in the
works with diagrams regarding where to park. A push notification will be sent
through the mobile app with parking instructions as well. Staff will be parking
offsite, leaving available spaces for members and guests.
The Insurance Committee is continuing to work with Capital Insurance Group on
our insurance claim for additional funds we feel are due to the Club and also with
our attorney on the PG&E Tubbs Fire claim. Either or both of these will help provide
additional funds for our Club’s projects.
Barring any additional uncontrollable delays, BHM feels they can complete the
project by Q4 2021. Continued updates will be made available via minutes posted on
the Club website. All members are welcome to attend our monthly Committee and
Board Meetings as guests. For a full list of upcoming meetings, please refer to the
Club Calendar on our website.
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Patrick Tafoya
Executive Chef
SERVICES AT
THE SUNSET GRILL
We are so excited to welcome you back to The Sunset Grill. most recent health orders. The full health order can be found
The past few months have been a challenging time for at socoemergency.com, but here are some of the highlights:
the food and beverage department, and I appreciate your • All members of a party must be present before being
patience and understanding. seated at their table.
• Facial coverings are worn by the public while not seated at
Over the past week we have reviewed our beverage pricing. their table.
I’m very happy to tell you we have been able to REDUCE our
prices on almost all beer and alcohol on the concierge cart We have increased our sanitation protocols to align with
and in the dining room. the CDC’s guidance and we are practicing all measures in
Sonoma County’s Guidance for Dining. We are cleaning
This includes: all contact surfaces and restrooms hourly. Additionally, we
require team members to pass daily health screenings and
• $6 for all minis on the cart wear facial coverings at all times.
• $5 for all 12oz can/bottled beers
• $6.50 for all 16oz craft beers Thank you all for your continued support. I look forward to
serving you again.
And as a reminder we’re still offering:
• Happy Hour(s) $4 tap beer | $6 tap wine
• 12oz beer 6 packs (mix and match buy 5 get 6)
• Craft beer 16oz 6 packs (mix and match buy 5 get 6)
• Discount double shots on all liquors
• Kids’ menu
• Daily lunch specials
• Daily changing bar snacks
• Grab & Go sandwiches, chips, candy bars and drinks
The Sunset Grill Lunch: Wednesday – Sunday
11:00 am-3:00 pm.
The Sunset Grill Bar: Wednesday – Sunday 11:00 am-8:00 pm
(with a daily rotating bar menu available after 3:00 pm).
Happy Hour(s): Wednesday - Friday 3:00 pm-6:00 pm.
Concierge cart: Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 am-5:00 pm.
Grab & Go Items are available on the concierge cart and at
the restaurant.
There are unique challenges set forth by Sonoma County’s The FountainPen — 9
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
NEW FACES AT THE CLUB
REFER A FRIEND TO JOIN
OUR COMMUNITY
Joining a community has many benefits which
include:
Motivation – when you are surrounded by people
who are making moves, it can inspire and motivate
you to do the same. MUTERT FAMILY
Learning Opportunities – everyone knows something
you don’t. You can reach out to your community to
ask questions and get advice.
Make Friends – making friends can be difficult,
especially as you get older. Being part of a
community gives you the opportunity to meet and
bond with like-minded people.
Networking Opportunities – whether you’re in need
of a service or you have a service to offer, it is likely
that your peers can make introductions for you.
Stress relief – community events give you the chance
to interact and have fun with others, which in turn,
can relieve stress. Humans are social creatures by
nature.
DAVE & DANIELLE MORGAN
AMY & TODD HUTCHINGS HELLIN COLLINS & FAMILY
10 — July/August 2020 www.thefountaingroveclub.comMEMBERSHIP SERVICES
ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE... YOUR
MEMBERSHIP CONCIERGE
RICKY POTTS
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Did you know that because we are proudly managed by Troon,
the world’s largest golf course management company, our full If hotels and resorts provide this service, wouldn’t it make sense
golf members have access to over 500 Troon facilities worldwide? if your club did, too? I want all of you to know that if you have
Through programs like Troon Advantage and Troon Privé Privileges, questions, comments or concerns, I can be your point of contact
regardless of where you travel, there is a Troon facility nearby. But it for that. If your cheeseburger wasn’t cooked the way you want it or
doesn’t stop there. All our members have access to fitness facilities the pool temperature is too warm or the divot mix bottle wasn’t full…
through a partnership with IHRSA. Tell me. If I can help rectify the situation, I will. If not, then I will work
to find the person that can and ensure proper training takes place so
When giving tours to potential members, it sometimes feels like that issue doesn’t happen again.
drinking from a fire hose. Our members have access to a myriad
of amenities, and it can be overwhelming at first. But at the end of Not sure what’s for dinner? Ask. I can happily provide dining
every tour, I ensure our potential members that once membership recommendations based on what you’re craving. Headed to Florida
has been approved, our relationship doesn’t end there. As your and want to play golf or on your way to London and need hotel
Membership Director, it is important to not only recruit new recommendations? Ask. I can help! The more I think about this, the
members for approval, but also ensure our current members are more I want to help you have a memorable experience here AND
happy and have what they need today, tomorrow and in the future. away from the club.
On every discovery visit we do I end with explaining how you’ll see A golf member and I were recently talking about an upcoming trip to
me on the fitness floor, on the driving range, in The Sunset Grill... I the island of Maui, Hawaii. We talked about all of the access he has to
spend more time at the club than I do at home and that is by design. Troon facilities on the island and before we were done talking, I was
You are more than just a member, you are family. All of this got me emailing the General Manager at Kapalua. If he hadn’t mentioned
thinking… that trip to me, he might have missed the chance to play Kapalua,
home of the PGA TOUR Sentry Tournament of Champions.
On the golf course members and guests have access to a concierge
cart as it drives around 3 or 4 times providing a variety of food & If you haven’t read it, check out Simon Sinek’s book “Start With Why.”
beverage items for your enjoyment. The cart has started to drive by Part of my “why” is being able to service our members and guests. So
the tennis courts, too. Some clubs call it a “bev cart” but due to what whatever it is you need, please don’t hesitate to reach out. It would be
we offer, we call it a “concierge cart”. But what does that word mean? my honor to help you regardless of what you need. My title might say,
According to Wikipedia, “In hotels or resorts, a concierge assists “Membership Director,” but you can also consider me your personal
guests by performing various tasks such as making restaurant “Membership Concierge” as members of The Fountaingrove Club. I
reservations, booking hotels, arranging for spa services, look forward to serving you soon.
recommending nightlife hot spots, booking transportation,
coordinating porter service, procuring of tickets to special events, and
assisting with various travel arrangements and tours of local
attractions. Concierges also assist with sending and receiving
parcels.”
NEW MEMBER REFERRAL
PROGRAM
Refer a new member and receive a Club credit
for each member that joins!
• $1,000 Credit Book - • $100 Credit Book -
Golf Family Membership Athletic Membership
• $750 Credit Book - • $50 Credit Book - Junior
Golf Individual Membership Merit
• $500 Credit Book - * This credit does not apply CURRENT MEMBERSHIP
Golf Young Executive towards dues.
Membership OFFERINGS:
For more information, please contact our Membership Director: Golf Memberships — Athletic Memberships —
rpotts@thefountaingroveclub.com Up to $18,000 $700
707 308 1188 Initiation Fee Initiation Fee
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MEET YOUR NEW CONTROLLER:
LAURA MOLINARI
Laura Molinari comes to The Fountaingrove Club
from Thomas Keller Restaurant Group. She has 15
years of finance & accounting experience in small
to mid-size companies in a variety of industries.
Through this experience she has developed a
diverse set of skills and knowledge that allow her
to see the big picture while understanding the
details of daily operations. She is passionate about
finding ways to improve the bottom line and
departmental efficiencies while ensuring ethical and
sound practices. Laura earned her BS in Business
Administration from the University of San Francisco
and Executive MBA at Sonoma State University.
In her free time she enjoys sitting on the Board of
Directors for the Sonoma County YMCA and the
Sonoma State MBA Alumni Forum and loves to play
soccer, softball, and golf.
Associate
Birthdays
JULY AUGUST
Cheap, Kim Se Cook 7/15 Banaszak, Ronald A Chief Operating Officer 8/18
Cole, Keelan D Guest Services Attendant 7/21 Brown, Stephen P Security Officer 8/29
Costello, Cheryl K Fitness Instructor 7/11 Ennis, Rebecca M Fitness Instructor 8/16
Elliott, Judy L Staff Accountant 7/10 Evans, Anthony A Cook 8/26
Force, Cameron S Guest Services Attendant 7/16 Gross, Katelyn N Fitness Instructor 8/26
Kelly, Kaitlyn M Fitness Monitor 7/12 Kimball, Magda H Fitness Instructor 8/25
Kelly, KC G Intern 7/12 Labat, Rylie N Kidd Zone Monitor 8/16
Lange, Gavin M Bartender 7/22 Lopez, Jesus G Member Services Represntative 8/27
Lumetta, Kurtis Cook 7/26 Nieblas, Jose R Greenskeeper II 8/9
Martin, Ezra Fitness Instructor 7/23 Schauber, William B Assistant Golf Professional 8/31
Molinari, Laura R Property Controller 7/15 Sottile, Stephanie C Kidd Zone Monitor 8/2
Newton, Dann G Assistant Golf Professional 7/20 Teresky, Eric S Facilities Lead 8/10
Oyervides, Salvador Greenskeeper II 7/20 Vivero, Manuel C Guest Services Attendant 8/19
Potts, Ricky Jr Membership Director 7/22 Wilcox, Caroline E Athletic Center Operations Director 8/2
Schmuhl, Khiana F Assistant Golf Professional 7/18 Wright, Gina C Personal Trainer 8/20
Tafoya, Patrick Executive Chef 7/20 Zeranski, Amy L Server 8/15
Walker, Stacy Server 7/3
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: KIMM FITTS
PELLETS IN THE RUFF
Have you wondered about the barn owl boxes recently they roost.
installed on our beautiful golf course?
In an effort to determine which barn owl boxes are occupied,
Through an Audubon International program, The Maria and I exam each box site for pellets and other sign of
Fountaingrove Club has become a certified Audubon usage by barn owls or other birds such as kestrels, western
Sanctuary golf course and joined the Raptor Relocation screech owls, and blue birds; all of which reside on the golf
Network, which partners with United Airlines at SFO to avoid course. It was during such a search at a box near hole 13,
air strikes with large raptors (birds of prey). a heart-shaped white face peered out the entrance at us,
assessed the threat and finding none she hunkered back
In this endeavor, the July FountainPen called for a volunteer down most likely on her eggs. It was a very exciting moment
to assess the golf course resident avian population and serve for us.
as a monitor for any relocated raptors from SFO. As a retired
wildlife biologist with expertise in birds of prey, I jumped at Equally exciting but sad; we discovered the remains of two
the chance to “get back in the field” and volunteer doing barn owls at two boxes mid hole 11. From my summer time
something I love. So most Monday afternoons you can find pellet searches and learning from golf member Gray Wright,
me, often with Maria Fox, an excellent birder in a golf cart that an owl hoots nightly from the redwood trees mid hole
with one of Chef’s fabulous chicken cranberry sandwiches 11, I realized that the ill-fated owl boxes were in great horned
scanning the sky for raptors. owl territory. The much larger and extremely aggressive owl
will kill barn owls to protect resource and territory. With this
As part of the certification process to reduce the use of knowledge, I met with John Schuster, owner of Wild Wings
pesticides, FG partnered with Wild Wing Company and Co. and we choose two alternative sites outside the great
strategically placed 15 barn owl boxes throughout the course horned owl’s core territory. Unfortunately, this move may
for natural rodent control. Barn owls do not build nests, but have to wait until life returns to normal, but illustrates the
will readily move into a human made box to nest and raise benefit of club members sharing their knowledge of life on
young and take shelter during the cold rainy winter months. the golf course.
A single barn owl will typically eat three-four prey items a
night. A pair of owls and their fledging can consume up to So if you are on the course and see a bird of prey or any
3,000 rodents in a single nesting season. interesting wildlife behavior, we would love to hear about
it. I will keep you appraised of the barn owl saga and share
The whitish ghostlike barn owl with its eerie screeching calls a story or two about the diurnal raptors that reside and raise
hunts silently deep in the night on 40 inch wings. They kill their young on our course in future newsletters.
their prey with strong talons and swallow prey whole, later
they regurgitate the left-overs in a “pellet” of fur, bones and
teeth. These pellets are found under their nests and where
Member Kimm Fitts, retired wildlife bioligist is out The barn owl.
observing nature.
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WGL NEWS
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WGL CAPTAIN
Summer arrived in June just as we were honoring our 2020 high Resort & Spa and Green Valley Country Club are still considering
school and college graduates. Celebrations have been limited so holding some sort of play day, if possible, on one of the remaining
far, but the WGL wants our local grads to know, especially those HS dates originally set for team play. What the format would be and
grads who are a part of our community here at The Fountaingrove whether or not food would be available is still to be determined,
Club, that we see you, we appreciate you, and we’re so proud of your based on the course’s capability and what restrictions are in place.
outstanding achievements! Congratulations to our FG team member If you’re interested in playing, the dates you should hold are July
graduates: Elijah, Rylie, Carissa, Stephanie, Ashley, Austin, Taz, Cash, 15, July 21, July 30, and August 18.” Please contact Sue for more
Joe, Dano, Matt, Ben, and Ryan. Best wishes from the WGL for all information. sthomp2511@aol.com Futures Team matches have been
your future endeavors and thank you for your outstanding service. cancelled for the season, according to Futures’ Captain, Diane Ehni.
The 2020 WGL golf season at The Fountaingrove Club is a truncated I’ve noticed some confusion from players regarding how to post
version due to our continuing best health and safety practices a score under the new World Handicap System. There are 13 key
put in place during the pandemic. Our usual schedule of fun-filled changes listed on the NCGA Handicap website in an enlightening
tournaments and events has been put on hold for now as we article by Jim Cowan, NCGA Director of Handicapping and Course
confront the challenges of gathering in groups while maintaining Rating. While I haven’t the space to include them all, please note the
physical distancing. We are anticipating a renewal of our schedule following when posting your scores:
of special events, but at this time we are all still waiting for guidance
from county health officials and club management as they plan our “For score posting purposes only, the Maximum Hole Score will be a
road to recovery. The good news is that the golf course is now open net double bogey. That is a gross double bogey, plus any handicap
to members and accompanied guests again. strokes the golfer is entitled to on that hole based upon the ranking
of the stroke holes. A 25-handicapper’s max hole score, for example,
Many Women’s Golf League members have been signing up to play will be a gross quadruple bogey on the seven top-ranked holes / a
together on Thursday mornings between 9:00 am - 10:00 am. It is an gross triple bogey for the remaining holes.” Please go to the link for a
“unofficial” play day without planned competitions, so women may complete list of changes. https://ncga.org/world-handicap-system/
sign up to play with any group. There are 9-hole options available, as
well as short game practice from the burgundy tees. The turnout has Our membership will continue to evaluate the 2020 schedule when
been terrific with four or five groups playing in succession. It’s been we resume the WGL golf season (TBD). I will keep you posted of any
fun to see everyone out enjoying the camaraderie and the challenge changes as soon as possible. Stay safe, stay healthy, and please come
as we’re all trying to get our golf skills back on track! Please plan out for a round with us on Thursdays whenever you have the time.
to set aside some time to join us, whether or not you belong to the Let’s keep the ball rolling!
WGL. All of the club’s ladies are welcome to join us.
Happy July Birthdays to WGL members, Mary Poe (7/10), Kim Murphy
We received some good news from one of our WGL members, Nina (7/15), Laura McCarter (7/21), Ayn (Ryan) Coleman (7/25), and Debbie
Cooney, who shot a hole-in-one on June 17!!! She was playing with Miller (7/27).
her husband, Jim Cooney, when the hope we all share came true for
her on hole #5. Nina writes: Happy August Birthdays to WGL members, Cathy Cramer (8/11),
Margaret Merchat (8/12), and Mary Ann Moore (8/29).
“ I used my Cobra 5 wood off a wooden tee. I seem to remember
thinking that the pin was in the middle of the green. My husband says Best wishes from ALL of us in the Women’s Golf League.
it was a solid shot. It felt good off the club, was going right at the
pin, and rolled just a little into the hole. I thought maybe it was just
next to the hole, but when we walked onto the green, sure enough,
the ball was in the hole. I did save my ball and my scorecard. I was
playing with my husband, Jim, late in the day, and by the time we
finished, the Sunset Grill was closed.”
Well, no worries, Nina! The WGL Celebration Fund is good for one
month after the occurrence. Congratulations for an outstanding feat
from everyone in the Women’s Golf League and The Fountaingrove
Club.
The driving range is now open for practice, and private golf lessons
are available with your favorite professionals, Jesse and Khiana. So
far, there has been no resumption of the popular Ladies’ Golf Clinics,
but please stay tuned to the club calendar and watch for upcoming
email announcements as we gradually reopen the club and the golf
season. Also, please feel free to contact me for more information
about all the fun opportunities our Women’s Golf League has to offer.
MJ Murphy roadrunner123@att.net
Here is an update on the North Bay Team play this season from our
NBTP Captain, Sue Thompson. “ Clearly there will be no regular team
play this year. Sonoma Golf Club, Marin Country Club, Silverado
The FountainPen — 15WGL SPRING FLING 16 — July/August 2020 www.thefountaingroveclub.com
GOLF NEWS
JESSE HALSTAD, PGA
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
TAKING CARE OF
OUR COURSE
These past two months have been a blur. It has been a Lastly, we have switched to white balls on the driving range.
pleasure seeing all of our members coming out and taking The previous decision to use yellow golf balls was in an
advantage of the golf course being open. We have seen attempt to deter people from taking our range balls and using
record numbers of round being played with over 3,200 rounds them on the golf course. Since, we saw very little evidence
in the month of May. June continued the trend of heavy that this was successful, we have opted to return to the
usage despite any organized events. We have continued to white balls. In the golf department we spend approximately
navigate the guidelines put out the county and we will make twelve thousand dollars annually on range balls. Golf balls
adjustments to our procedures as we are able. The schedule wear out, are lost due to plugging in the soil or are damaged
for the remainder of the year remains up in the air but will be by equipment but a large number of our shrinkage is due to
updated as we are able to offer more services. people taking them for use on the golf course. At roughly 66
cents per golf ball, every member is absorbing the costs of
Despite the current limitations due to the county guidelines these balls and to have so many of them disappear due to use
we have learned valuable lessons regarding course usage and on the golf course is a serious issue.
scheduling. This has been an opportunity to evaluate some
of our historic practices regarding tournaments and events Typically I reserve my space in the newsletter for more
and we will continue to gather information that will provide a positive news and updates about upcoming events but I
roadmap to create a more successful event schedule. wanted to make sure everyone was aware that there are still
serious violations going on on the golf course that we need
In general, everyone has been very accommodating in regards to rectify. We are on the brink of rebuilding what will be one
to our new rules. Through the use of email and video postings of the finest clubs in Northern California but we all need to
we have tried to focus on some issues that we are dealing pitch in and do our part to take care of it and protect your
with on a consistent basis. The negligence of repairing ball investment. Please reach out to me with any questions or
marks on the putting greens, divots on fairways and proper concerns that you may have regarding these issues or any
bunker etiquette continue to be a problem. We are seeing others you may have.
sunflower seed shell, cigarette and cigar ash and butts around
the golf course. All of these issues need to stop immediately.
If you witness someone involved in any of these actions,
please contact the golf shop to fill out an incident report.
The FountainPen — 17FITNESS FUN
Our personal trainers are excited to book
appointments with you once again.
The little ones are excited to be back
outdoors together.
Lap swimming is so refreshing
during the summer heat.
Outdoor group exercise classes are a hit!GOLF NEWS
BLAZING THROUGH
THE SUMMER ANDY LINDLOFF
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
We are now into the full swing of summer. The We hope many of you are noticing some of the
golf course is busy, and the turf team is finding our subtle changes we have made around the course.
groove. Putting surfaces are in optimal condition. We have been edging various areas: cart paths,
Fairways are clean and holding color. We could not fairway and greens sprinkler heads, and also yardage
be happier at course conditions in my short tenure. plaques. “When you pay attention to detail, the big
Many of the items the team has been working on picture will take care of itself” - George St-Pierre. I
include: irrigation adjustments, mowing and string strongly believe these details take us to another level
trimming native areas, and focusing on the small and is vital to our daily presentation.
details around the course.
The volunteer Divot Filling Party has been an
With temperatures consistently above 80 degrees, incredible asset to the course. Many of you will
nearing 90, we are busy making adjustments daily to see the improved teeing surfaces and fairway
our irrigation system. Just like a finely tuned racecar, conditions. I have certainly enjoyed the time spent
we are continually trying to improve our irrigation with those that have volunteered and look forward
to achieve proper and repeatable results. The to larger events in the future. I cannot thank you, The
irrigation technicians are adjusting arcs and making Fountaingrove Club, enough for welcoming myself
notes for Doug or I to input into the computer. and my family and allowing me to take the reigns of
These adjustments affect the nightly water cycle this incredible course. Know that the turf team will
per individual head, of which we have over 2,500 on put its best foot forward everyday to provide the
property. That certainly is a daunting task to try and best playing conditions.
cover every square foot of turf. I have the utmost
confidence in our team to perform this task.
The mow down of native areas around the course
has been done in-house. We have used every tool in
our fleet to accomplish this, including conventional
string trimmers, a manually operated Billy Goat
brush mower, and the Ventrac ride-on mower with
a brush deck attachment. It has been a challenge
accomplishing this while trying to minimize
disruptions to you, the members, and we do our
best to complete this ahead of play. Our crew knows
the importance of this task and it has certainly been
inspiring to see them knock it out with a full team
effort. The FountainPen — 19Building on left: mechanics bay/equipment storage
Building on right: office/breakroom/equipment storage
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20 — July/August 2020 www.thefountaingroveclub.comChemical storage with self-contained
chemical mixing station
GOLF COURSETO BE COMPLETED QUARTER 3, 2020
MAINTENANCE FACILITY
The FountainPen — 21ATHLETIC NEWS
THE ATHLETIC CENTER IS NOW OPEN:
EXPERIENCE THE PRECOR FITNESS FLOOR
We have exciting news! The new fitness floor with state of the art FITNESS FLOOR
Precor Incorporated equipment and the new Fountaingrove Back The all new fitness floor has a variety of weights and high tech
Yard are now open from Monday-Friday 5:00 am to 7:00 pm and cardio machines to hype up your workout routine.
Saturday/Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Reservations are required
to reserve your spot. You may book a 90-minute session at www. THE FOUNTAINGROVE BACK YARD
thefountaingroveclub.com or by phone at 707 701 3075. The Fountaingrove Back Yard is a new area for outdoor strength
training, basketball, bocce ball, ping-pong and lawn games. By
Please note that the following areas are temporarily closed: reserving a spot for the back yard for yourself or family, you will
Showers (pool deck shower is open) Kidd Zone & play ground, have 90 minutes of time either to relax, have fun or get a great
steam room, hot tub and the baby pool. Grab & Go items will not be sweat. Safe distancing and masks are required to and from
available at this time at the Athletic Center. However, The Sunset different areas in the backyard. The maximum capacity for the
Grill is open for your dining pleasure. Coffee is available and staff back yard at this time will be set at 15 people Please note, a Back
will serve upon request. Yard reservation does not allow access to the fitness floor. It will
be an assortment of hand weights kettle bells floor mats, TRX and
HYGIENE two spin bikes. Using the fitness floor will require a fitness floor
All staff will be required, and members will be encouraged, to reservation. The restroom on the pool deck will be available for
clean their hands upon entering and before exiting the Club. Hand backyard reservations.
sanitizer will be available at the Club entry point and throughout
the Club. All staff will wear masks; members will be required to GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
wear masks in all public areas, and are strongly encouraged to wear We are currently offering a variety of outdoor group exercise
masks on the fitness floor unless it interferes with their workouts to classes and a few Zoom fitness classes. Classes are limited to 10
an uncomfortable degree. participants and reservations are required.
SANITIZING & DISINFECTING THE POOL
Members will be asked to wipe down equipment that they use with The pool is currently open for lap swim only. You may book a lane
Club-provided disinfectant sprays and/or wipes both before and for a 90-minute session.
after usage. We will be doing a thorough cleaning and disinfecting
in the 30-minute period between each 90-minute workout session.
PERSONAL DISTANCING
All Club usage will be monitored to make sure members and staff
adhere to the minimum six-foot CDC separation recommendation.
22 — July/August 2020 www.thefountaingroveclub.comTENNIS ASSOCIATION
PAUL SHEPHERD
FOUNTAINGROVE USPTA HEAD TENNIS PRO
SINGLES & DOUBLES PLAY NOW ALLOWED! NEW MEMBERS SELECTED FOR THE FOUNTAINGROVE
We are excited to announce that all singles and doubles play is now TENNIS ASSOCIATION:
permitted per the shelter in place health order. Now more than ever, Next Meeting will be held July 9
it is important to list all players on court reservations in case this The next meeting of the Tennis Association will be Thursday, July
information is needed for contact tracing. Listing players as “TBD” is 9 at 12:00 pm and will most likely take place via Zoom. At its last
prohibited. meeting on June 11, the Association selected new members of the
Board. Theresa Martinez, Inga Cantu, Yvonne Adams, Ryan Thomas,
The following policies will apply to ALL court reservations: and Randall Watkins were elected to the Board and will join existing
Board members Kathy Nulton, Terry Price, Mary Hirschnitz, and
• The social distancing protocol must be followed. Players should Dan O’Connell. Kathy Nulton will serve as chair of the Board, with
stay 6 feet apart and not make physical contact with partners Mary Hirschnitz as co-chair and Dan O’Connell as secretary. To be
or opponents (no handshakes, high fives, etc.), including when on the email list for meeting agendas, please contact Kathy Nulton
changing ends of the court. (kjnulton@gmail.com.
• Bring your own water bottles and clean your racquet frequently.
• Use new balls and consider having each player use his/her own
tennis balls. GUIDELINES FOR SAFE TENNIS
• Avoid touching your face after handling equipment and use hand All of Fountaingrove’s tennis courts have been prepared for safe tennis:
sanitizer before, during, and after play. (note: hand sanitizer is
available at each court) a) There are hand sanitizers on every court.
• Avoid touching fences and net posts. b) Restrooms near Court 1 are being cleaned five times per day.
• Wear masks when entering and exiting the court area. c) Handrails and fence posts at entrances to the courts are marked
• Arrive at your reserved time and leave promptly after your game; with red tape to discourage touching.
no social gathering or sharing of food & drink is allowed. d) All courts have been washed and all equipment has been
• Organized social tennis (round robins, mixed Mondays, cardio removed including benches, chairs, umbrellas, squeegees, brooms,
tennis, etc.) or social gatherings of any type are prohibited until the and score keeping standards.
shelter in place restrictions are lifted. e) The Tennis Tent and pavilion area have been cordoned off to
discourage social congregating.
f) The water jugs have been removed, so please bring your own
TENNIS LESSONS NOW AVAILABLE! water bottles when you come out to play.
Private and semi-private (up to 3 students) tennis lessons are
resuming. Social distancing protocols will be followed. Students NOT ON THE TENNIS EMAIL LIST?
will be prohibited from touching any teaching equipment, including If you’re not receiving emails about Fountaingrove’s Tennis Program,
the tennis balls used for teaching. Lesson times will be staggered to you’re probably not on the club’s email list! Contact Adina Flores,
allow the tennis pro to disinfect and wipe down equipment between aflores@thefountaingroveclub.com.
lessons. Students need to bring their own water and towels to use and
must wear a face mask when coming to the court, and when leaving NEW TO TENNIS AT FOUNTAINGROVE?
the court. Please text or email Paul Shepherd, Fountaingrove’s Head If you’re new to tennis at Fountaingrove, it’s easy to find out
Tennis Professional, to schedule a lesson: 707 280 2560, or about clinics, lessons, social events and team play by contacting
pshepherd@thefountaingroveclub.com. Fountaingrove’s Tennis Pro, Paul Shepherd pshepherd@
thefountaingroveclub.com; Women’s Tennis Ambassador, Valerie
USTA AND SNMWTL LEAGUE UPDATES Anderson vhanderson7@gmail.com or Men’s Tennis Ambassador,
At the time this newsletter went to press, a determination had yet Terry Price tprice@sonic.net.
to be made as to whether Fountaingrove teams would participate in
fall USTA and SNMWTL matches, due to the pandemic. Watch for an
email from the Fountaingrove Tennis Association (FGTA) as soon as a
decision is made. If you are not on the FGTA email list, please contact
Kathy Nulton (kjnulton@gmail.com)
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SHOP ONLINE
We are excited to announce that we have launched an online Golf Shop on
our website. The store features men’s & ladies apparel and golf accessories.
Once you find an item you wish to purchase, simply indicate the quantity
and size requested.
After you submit your order, a confirmation email will be sent to your email
address once it has been processed. Please allow up to 24 hours for us to
process and complete your order. Once an order is available for pickup, we
will contact you directly to schedule a pickup time at the Club (items will
be available for pickup by appointment only). Sales tax is excluded from the
prices shown online and will added to your final order total.
If there are any changes or questions in regards to your order, one of
our associates will contact you directly. Thank you for shopping at The
Fountaingrove Club!
SHOP NOW: https://bit.ly/tfc_golfshop
The FountainPen — 25CLUB DIRECTORY
GOLF ATHLETIC CENTER FOOD & BEVERAGE
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL ATHLETICS SUPERVISOR EXECUTIVE CHEF
Jesse Halstad, PGA TIGERKICK MASTER INSTRUCTOR Patrick Tafoya
TPI Certified Scott Butler 707 495 4133
707 701 3088 707 849 0380 ptafoya@thefountaingroveclub.com
jhalstad@thefountaingroveclub.com
sbutler@thefountaingroveclub.com
EVENT COORDINATOR
FIRST ASSISTANT U.S.P.T.A HEAD TENNIS Stacy Walker
GOLF PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL 707 303 0048
Khiana Schmuhl Paul Shepherd swalker@thefountaingroveclub.com
LPGA Class B Member
707 280 2560
707 701 3088 FACILITIES LEAD
pshepherd@thefountaingroveclub.com
kschmuhl@thefountaingroveclub.com Eric Tereseky
707 495 2619
ASSISTANT GOLF eteresky@thefountaingroveclub.com
PROFESSIONAL
Geoff Kegley
707 701 3088
gkegley@thefountaingroveclub.com
GOLF COURSE
SUPERINTENDENT
Andy Lindloff
707 701 3072 x2008
alindloff@thefountaingroveclub.com
MEMBERSHIP ADMINISTRATION
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Ricky Potts Ron Banaszak, CCM, CCE
707 308 1188 415 420 5183
rpotts@thefountaingroveclub.com rbanaszak@thefountaingroveclub.com
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR MEMBER SERVICES DESK
Melanie Bartlett 707 701 3050
707 308 1189 memberserviceattendant@thefountaingroveclub.com
mbartlett@thefountaingroveclub.com
MEMBERSHIP BILLING
707 701 3054
billing@thefountaingroveclub.com
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Adina Flores
707 701 3067
aflores@thefountaingroveclub.com
ACCOUNTING LEAD
Judy Elliott
707 701 3054
jelliott@thefountaingroveclub.com
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