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T H E O L Y M P I C C L U B • S A N F R A N C I S C O

Dec 2007

No. 12Vol.95

T H E O L Y M P I C C L U B • S A N F R A N C I S C O

Dec 2007

No. 12Vol.95

Above: Photographs of the Tennis Awards Dinner at Lakeside Clubhouse. Walter Morris was honored with the Lifetime Achievement award.

1. Publication Title: Olympian2. Publication Number: 4081-403. Filing Date: 10.1.20074. Issue of Frequency: Monthly5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 126. Annual Subscription Rate: $447. Complete Mailing Address of Know Office of Publication: The Olympic Club 524 Post Street, San Francisco CA 94102. Contact Person: Cindy Passanisi. Telephone: 415.345.51528. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: The Olympic Club 524 Post Street, San Francisco CA 941029. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor and Managing Editor. Publisher: The Olympic Club 524 Post Street, San Francisco CA 94102. Editor: Julia West/Tom Hall, The Olympic Club 524 Post Street, San Francisco CA 94102. Managing Editor: Dennis P. Bouey, The Olympic Club 524 Post Street, San Francisco CA 94102.10. Owner: The Olympic Club 524 Post Street, San Francisco CA 94102.11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: None12. Tax Status: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months13. Publication Title: Olympian14. Issue Date for Circulation Data: October 200715. Extentend Nature of Circulation: Informational

a. Total Number of Copies (Net Press Run): 8100 8095b. Paid Circulation (By Mail and Outside Mail) (1)Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541: 4578 4580 (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541: 3122 3115 (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealer and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS: 0 0 (4) Paid Distribution by other Classes of Mail Through the USPS: 0 0c. Total Paid Distribution: 7700 7695d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: 0 0 (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: 100 100 (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS: 0 0 (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail: 0 0e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: 100 100f. Total Distribution: 7800 7795g. Copies not Distributed: 300 300h. Total: 8100 8095i. Percent Paid: 98.72% 98.71%16 . Publication of Statement of Ownership will be printed in the December 2007 issue of this publication.

Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner (signed) Dennis P. Bouey, General Manager, November 1, 2007

Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation

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COVERRoss Coneybeer a 6th grader and an Olympic Club Junior member designed this month’s Olympian cover. A one-on-one interview with Ross can be found on page 6. The above photograph is from the Tennis Awards Dinner.

MONTHLY FEATURES02 President’s Memo06 One on One08 AD’s Update10 December Calendar12 January Calendar

18 Maintenance Report18 Tee to Green19 Rules of Golf 19 Tips from the Pros21 GM’s Report

SPORTS

09 Basketball A League Players

14 Jr. Fall League Basketball Champions by John Perez

15 Fitness Corner by Jim Nicosia

16 2007 Aquatics Awards Night

17 Fall’s Court Classics by Bernie Samet

17 Chapman Scotch Golf Event

SOCIAL05 Father Daughter Nights Photos

GOVERNANCE03 Retiring Committee Members

FOUNDATION 04 A World Class Foundation by Dennis F. Moriarty

T H E O L Y M P I C C L U B - A M E R I C A ’ S O L D E S T A T H L E T I C C L U B

D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 7 | V O L . 9 5 N O . 1 2

OLYMPIAN STAFF www.olyclub.comCommunications Director: Julia West ([email protected])

Editor: Tom Hall ([email protected])

Feature Writer: Gerry Stratford

Contributing Writers: Bruce Flower and Brian Murphy

Staff & Contributing Photographers: Tom Hall, Michael Mustacchi & Julia West

OLYMPIAN (ISSN 0030-2163) is published monthly for $44.00 per year (single copies $4 each) by The Olympic Club at 524 Post Street, San Francisco, California 94102. Phone 415.345.5100. Periodicals Post-age Paid at the Post Office at San Francisco, California. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Olym-pic Club, 524 Post Street, San Francisco, California 94102. For prompt delivery of the Magazine, Olympi-ans should please notify the Membership Department at 524 Post Street, San Francisco, California of any change of address. Telephone Membership at 415.345.5100.

City Club 415.345.5100 Lakeside 415.404.4300 Email [email protected]

december letter

Hard-working members who serve on committees and as sports commissioners are the reason The Olympic Club has world-class facilities, a wide range of athletic programs, a diverse membership and sound fi nances. Without the 146 members serving on 18 committees and the 41 sports commissioners, we would not have innovation and the ability to make the Club responsive to its members.

For committee members, change may seem to move at a snail’s pace; however, a deliberate pace helps assure that changes are improvements and in the best interests of the members. Member and Board recommendations are constantly being vetted by committees and sent to the Board for approval. The accomplishments of the committees are as broad as the membership and range from subtle to major. During 2007, some of the recommended changes included: - New debt fi nancing - New clocks at Lakeside to eliminate PA system for golfers - A new member golf orientation program - A discussion of what membership should look like in 10 years - Improved Junior, Intermediate and University programs - Expanded and improved website, including golf tournament fl yers on the website to come in January 2008 and current Junior news - Improved communication with predictable OC News and more pages in the Olympian - Major capital expenditure plan review procedure put in place - All new bunkers on the Lake, new tees, and 200 new trees

Commissioners and the Tennis and Athletic Committees help more members enjoy competitive sports. Their recommendations/successes for 2007 included: - New sports: Added skiing and snowboarding (a great opportunity for varied athletes to come together in the Club) - Interviewed 25 candidates for Athletic Membership - Tennis court usage up 15% and Squash programs grew dramatically - Expanded existing sports to more members: the fi rst Women’s Basketball League was a success. With the additional gymnasium now up and running, Basketball Director Phil Galvin was able to add 4 additional teams to the Men’s Fall League, which adds over 40 more members to this great league. The Junior Basketball League now has three seasons, Fall, Spring and Summer, with over 300 participants in each.

Not all committees deal with change; some try to maintain superior facilities and service. The House Committee handled more than 80 individual requests from members, everything from recommendations about Jacuzzi temperature to reinstalling the antique pool table at the City Club. Admissions was so busy, they divided into two groups to handle the workload.

This is your Club. Please talk with committee members and commissioners about how you want to use your Club. You can fi nd a list of these on the OC Website under Governance/Committees/Commissioners and in the February Olympian.

We sincerely thank the members who spend countless hours on committees. Although no public parks have statues in honor of committees, we honor your hard work. We wish you the best for a healthy, active holiday season!

Susan S. Morse

PRESIDENT’S MEMO

NEWS 02

Retiring Committee MembersRandall G. Chapman, ActivitiesRichard Garvin, ActivitiesVictoria Raffetto Masliah, ActivitiesConnie Shanahan, ActivitiesLeonard Fregosi, AdmissionsRichard J. Guggenhime, AdmissionsAmelie Keane, AdmissionsT. Max Kniesche III, AdmissionsMatt Sheehan, AdmissionsRudy Vasquez, AdmissionsMargo Diamond, AthleticRobert A. Ennis, AthleticThomas L. Piazza, AthleticMichael P. Strain, AthleticCourtland W. Durling, Commissioner 06-07Christopher C. Gaggero, Commissioner 06-07Richard Garvin, Commissioner 06-07Paul Limbrey, Commissioner 06-07Noel E. Murphy, Commissioner 06-07Brian B. O’Connor, Commissioner 06-07 John Wu, Commissioner 06-07 B. Patrick Belding, CommunicationsTimothy F. Keane, CommunicationsBart F. Lally, Communications

Paul N. Cesari, Dev. & Special ProjectsRichard G. Holm, Dev. & Special ProjectsE. Craig Moody, Dev. & Special ProjectsThomas A. Tucker, Dev. & Special ProjectsJohn Dooling, DisciplineBill Gabriel, DisciplineE. Jeffrey Banchero, FinanceJames S. Kirk, FinanceMaurice Monserez, FinanceMichael J. Murray, FinanceJack Sweitzer, FinanceDavid A. Thompson, FinanceKirk G. Werner, FinanceDavid J. Bonelli, GolfKevin P. Cronin, GolfDennis F. Murphy, GolfTimothy E. Dien, Golf TournamentJohn M. Jack, Golf TournamentMichael J. Morgan, Golf TournamentRoger J. Pytlewski, Golf TournamentStephen A. Sanguinetti, Golf TournamentMark Avelar, GreenJack Bieber, Green

David J. Bonelli, GreenGeorge M. Barry, Hall of FameDouglas A. Norton, Hall of FameMarc C. Rosen, Hall of FameMichael P. Strain, Hall of FameScott D. Griffin, History & ArchivesDennis J. Herrera, History & ArchivesRobert L. Lalanne, History & ArchivesTerrence M. Smith, History & ArchivesPeter E. Summerville, History & ArchivesMartin F. Labagh, House Michael P. O’Bryan, House Phyllis Quinn, House Stephen E. Leveroni, Insurance & Risk Mgmt.James L. Paver, Insurance & Risk Mgmt.Kirk G. Werner, Insurance & Risk Mgmt.Robert J. Brady, Investment & EndowmentGeorge W. Borges, Junior MembersAnthony J. Clifford, Junior MembersPaul A. Aherne, LegalDale L. Allen Jr., LegalWilliam L. Marchant, LegalCharles R. Joseph, Tennis

Committees and Commissioners of 2007

GOVERNANCE 03

Dennis F. Moriarty

Doesn’t it make sense that The Olympic Club with its world class athletic programs and facilities should also have a world class Foundation? No other athletic Club in the world has a Foundation that supports disadvantaged youth sports programs in their community at the level of The Olympic Club Foundation. This is an achievement we should all be proud of as Olympians. But then, as Olympians, we expect to compete at the highest level.

This is the time of the year when we see the fruits of our labor. We make our grants to youth sport programs of the Bay Area after many hours of planning, worrying, working and volunteering.

The Foundation is comprised of 25 highly dedicated Board Members as well as 2 staff members who work incredibly hard to pull off several annual fundraising events. Literally thousands of volunteer hours go into these fundraisers.

As a result, we granted a record $363,000 this year because of your generosity and the charity of our many benefactors.

Our Annual Campaign nearly doubled club participation, increasing donations from 8% to 15% of the Club membership. This was a major factor in setting our record level of grants and impacting the lives of many more underprivileged youth.

Our Annual Campaign was followed by many successful events, including two Golf Classics, a well attended Basketball Tournament, and a sold out Wine Dinner and a Tennis Auction.

Our Grants Committee diligently examined the numerous grant requests to identify the most worthy causes that fit the mission of the Foundation. As is always the case, we wish we could do more and hope to continue to expand our efforts. The following is a sample of the 28 grants made in 2007:

Jefferson High School: Uniforms and training equipment for football teams.

Ace Kids Golf: Oakland Park and Recreation providing inner city youth a chance to learn life skills through golf.

Mission High School: Equipment for Mission where 58% are socio-economically disadvantaged and athletic programs are the difference between a life on the streets and one of productivity.

Trips for Kids: Bicycles, helmets, and other gear for youth mountain bike ride programs.

International Children’s Games 2008: In 2008, 2000 athletes between ages 12 and 15 representing 100 cities and 50 countries come to San Francisco and join with Bay Area kids

to compete in basketball, soccer, swimming, tennis, golf, track, volleyball and other sports.

St. Johns Educational (S.F.): Help the “Beyond the Bell” after school program create structured competition with real equipment and uniforms.

Students Run Oakland: Shoes, sweats, race uniforms and warm up clothes for runners and racers.

Alameda High School: Help refurbish tennis courts on the campus.

Salesian Boys and Girls Club: Help provide uniforms and equipment for over 40 teams in volleyball, basketball and baseball.

S.F. General Hospital: Support youth soccer teams in the Mission District targeted to get over-weight, low income kids eating properly and physically active.

Good Tidings Foundation: Help build an outdoor volleyball facility on the Peninsula in conjunction with the Kerri Walsh (number one female volleyball player in the world) Foundation.

To all who contributed to the Foundation in some way, whether by donation, service or volunteering, we thank you. To every Olympian, we invite you to take pride in your Foundation’s accomplishments and join us next year in our mission to expand our efforts. We do it for the kids.

A World Class Club With A World Class Foundationby Dennis F. Moriarty

FOUNDATION 04

Father Daughter Nights 2007

SOCIAL 05

with 11-year old, ross coneybeer, junior member

OC: I know you have entered the cover contest before but this is your fi rst year winning. How do you feel?

Ross: Happy, because I worked really hard to make this (pointing to art work). I worked on it for about a week and a half .

OC: How did you come up with the idea for your drawing?

Ross: Not really sure, I started just drawing and began with the Christmas tree for the holiday spirit and then I thought the winged ‘O’ would be nice on top for an ornament.

OC: I think it was really clever to draw the San Francisco skyline.

Ross: Well, since The Olympic Club is in San

Francisco I drew the Trans America Pyramid. OC: How does your drawing tie into your personal holiday?

Ross: We go up to Tahoe and we get a big Christmas tree and there is also snow in Tahoe (pointing to the snow on the drawing).

OC: What do you like to do at The Olympic Club?

Ross: I play squash with my dad. He is also a member.

OC: Do you play any other sports besides squash?

Ross: I play Soccer on a team in the city and Lacrosse a little bit.

OC: What is your favorite subject in school?

Ross: Math, because in a lot of the other subjects there is more than one right answer but in Math there is only one correct answer.

OC: What do you want to do for a living?

Ross: I’m not sure yet because I still have a long time before I have to grow up.

OC: Do you draw often?

Ross: Yes, I even draw when I shouldn’t be drawing during class.

OC: What are you going to do with the prize money?

Ross: I’m not sure, I will probably just put it in a bank account.

ONE ON ONE

This year’s cover competition was the best yet. We had a wide

variety of entries, from collage to original photographs and colored

pencils. A panel of eight judges agonized over choosing just one

piece of art for the cover. When it was all over the third annual cover

contest winner was Ross Coneybeer. Following is an interview with

Ross along with a few of the other entries we received. Thank you

to all the Junior members who participated in the contest and good luck next year.

Deanna (Deedee) Anderson, age 10 Audrey Chein, age 14 Elizabeth Schilling, age 10 Cammy Loback, age 16

SOCIAL 06

SESSIONS AVAILABLE:

WHERE: Post and Sutter Street Gyms.

WHO: Boys and girls ages 8-14.

COST PER SESSION: $75 Junior members, $100 children of members, $125 guests of members.

CONTACT: Phil Galvin 415.345.5205 [email protected]

DETAILS: The Olympic Club will host 4 great mini-bas-ketball camps this winter for boys and girls ages 8-14. Directed by Coach Phil Galvin, these sessions are a ‘can’t - miss’ for young players who want to improve their skills! Each camp is available for members, sons and daughters of members and guests of members! Sessions provide par-ticipants with a fun environment to learn fundamentals. We place a tremendous emphasis on ‘life skills’ and character building in each program, covering such topics as listen-ing skills, following directions, being responsible, having a strong work ethic, drug/alcohol awareness, the importance of exercise and much more. Each participant receives a high level of instruction, official camp t-shirt and outdoor basketball. Lunch is available in the snack bar for Junior members and children of members in-between sessions. Free early drop-off (8am) and late pick-up (5pm) are also available to all participants. Register Early!

C L I N I CS P O R T Ssuper skills holiday

Basketball Camps

Date TimeSession

#1 December 26-28 9am-12pm

#2 December 26-28 1pm-4pm

#3 January 2-4 9am-12pm

#4 January 2-4 1pm-4pm

Warriors Mascot Thunder visited Super Skills in November

SIX CRAB FEEDS:

January - Friday 25, Saturday 26

February - Friday 1, Saturday 2, Friday 22, Saturday 23

CALL-IN RESERVATION TIMES:

For January 25, January 26 and February 1 events: Call Thursday, December 20 at 10am 415.404.4390. For February 2, February 22, and February 23 events: Call Thursday, January 10 at 10am 415.404.4390. Please note one table per phone call. We will not accept walk-in or emailed reservations. One week cancellation policy.

DETAILS:

No-host cocktails 6pm, dinner 7pm, dancing to live band starts at 8:30pm

COST:

$54 per person, plus tax and service charge

DRESS:

Business casual, no jeans or athletic wear

Lakeside Crab Feeds S O C I A L

SIX CRAB FEEDS:

January - Friday 18, Saturday 19

February - Friday 8, Saturday 9, Friday 15, Saturday 16

CALL-IN RESERVATION TIMES:

For January 18 and 19 events: Call Tuesday, December 18 at 10am 415.345.5198.For February 8, 9, 15 and 16 events: Call Tuesday, January 8 at 10am 415.345.5198.Please note one table per phone call. We will not accept walk in or emailed reservations.One week cancellation policy.

DETAILS:

No-host cocktails 6pm, dinner 7pm

COST:

$49 per person, plus tax and service charge

DRESS:

Business casual, no jeans or athletic wear

City Crab Feeds

season of hope‘Tis the season of hope but sometimes hope is not enough; like “hoping” for a few 49er touchdowns this year. I recently encountered a member standing on a scale in the locker room muttering in disbelief. Sensing his negative reaction I asked if he had been trying to achieve a goal or was on a program to lose weight. He replied, “No, not really I was just hoping it (the weight) wouldn’t be this high”.

Well you can hope or you can actively do something about it by working toward a goal in the Club’s Fitness Center. The Athletic Staff can help you get started with a Fitness Evaluation and a personally designed exercise program that will get you going in the right direction. All these services are FREE to Olympic Club members, a deal you won’t find at any other club. Commit now to achieving your fitness goals by making an appointment with one of the Athletic Fitness Staff professionals on the Sixth Floor. January is a very busy month around the gym, so beat the crowds and get a jump on losing weight and improving your health. Contact Tom Montross to begin a program today, 415.345.5112 or [email protected].

The Club’s Senior Fitness Program is starting its 10th year. Senior Members who have participated in the program have improved their health and overall well-being. Besides improvement in aerobic capacity the seniors have worked on core strength for balance and have kept their hand-eye coordination at a high level. There will be a celebratory dinner to mark the anniversary on Thursday, January 31st. To be a part of this event and to visit with all of your old friends, please contact Karla Erickson at 415.345.5107 or [email protected].

The Annual Intramural Swim Meet will be held on Saturday, December 8th. This is a wonderful event where the whole family can participate in a fun competitive swim meet. For more details or to sign-up contact Laureen Welting, 415.345.5213 or [email protected].

The 32nd Annual Christmas Doubles Handball Tournament is Thursday, December 13th. This all-day event pits the vestiges of Locker rooms 402 and 408 (from the old Post Street building) against each other in competitive play. The energy is intense outside the court as everyone who has ever played handball at the Club stops by to see old friends and catch-up. If you haven’t already signed-up please contact Court Sports Director Bernie Samet at 415.345.5101 or [email protected].

Surprisingly, the largest running event for Club runners is held in the chilly month of December. This year, the annual Lake Merced Christmas Relays will take place on December 16th. Last year, the Club entered over 25 four-person teams and made up almost 10% of the total participants. The event starts and ends in the parking lot at the end of Sunset Boulevard. Each team member completes a 4.464 mile lap around Lake Merced. So far this year there are 32 teams signed up and 9 of them are all women’s teams! There is always room for more runners so if you have a team or even if you don’t but are interested in participating, contact Aquatics/Triathlon Sports Director Scott Williams at 415.345.5215 or [email protected].

Please note there will be no fitness classes on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve. The regular schedule will resume on the Wednesdays after both holidays. The Junior Holiday Basketball Camps will also begin on the Wednesdays after the holidays and run for three days: December 26th-28th and January 2nd-4th.

Have a great holiday and don’t forget the Annual Hike and Dip at Ocean Beach on January 1st, 2008!

- Gary Crook

AD’S UPDATE

NEWS 08

‘07-’08 A LEAGUE - BEST PRIVATE CLUB LEAGUE IN U.S! Of the 70 members currently participating in the A League, 49 played College Basketball (see below).

player college player college1 Beasley, Bryan Claremont McKenna College 29 O’Hara, Jerry Lynchberg

2 Brown, Darren Colgate 30 Olds, Bill Lewis & Clark

3 Bligh, Bruce Tufts University 31 Ondera, Marek UC Irvine

4 Bruso, Paul San Diego 32 Palmer, Dale Skyline

5 Caldbeck, Ryan Duke 33 Parker, Dave UCLA

6 Coyne, Tim Menlo College 34 Pariseau, Danny Santa Clara

7 D’Acquisto, Adam City College of SF 35 Pinkalla, Parker Houston

8 Emslie, David Santa Clara 36 Renert, Doug Princeton

9 Ennis, Rob St. Mary’s 37 Restani, Kevin USF

10 Famulener, Conor CAL 38 Rhodes, Max Mesa Junior College

11 Garratt, Tyler UC San Diego 39 Rollins, AJ St. Mary’s

12 Gilmore, Mike Harvard 40 Scott, Brad Barry University

13 Griffin, Glenn UOP 41 Skiffer, Joe Boise St.

14 Haller, Dan UC Davis 42 Stephens, Michael Princeton

15 Harris, AJ College of Charleston 43 Stephens, JT CAL

16 Harris, Mark Harvard 44 Vasquez, Kevin UC Davis

17 Hilt, Nate College of Notre Dame 45 Watters, Mike Menlo

18 Howell, Jim Santa Clara 46 Welch, Tom Bucknell

19 Kelly, Joe Metro State 47 Whitley, Emerson Yale

20 Labagh, Jason UC Riverside 48 Winter, Mit William & Mary

21 Lawrence, Brent UC Riverside 49 Zanze, Tony Dartmouth

22 Maletis, John Middlebury College not playing this year:23 Marchant, Bill UC Davis 50 Barber, Jack Hampden-Sydney College

24 Matthews, Colin Mount Allison 51 Duggan, John USF

25 McLean, Joe Arizona 52 Sundberg, Seth Hawaii

26 Metz, Lawrence SF State 53 Taylor, Mike CAL

27 Nevin, Joey San Diego 54 Thibeaux, Peter St. Mary’s

28 O’Connor, Brian UC Davis 55 Wismer, Justin Augsburg

A League Games are held each Thursday night in the Sky Gym, 6-9pm. Stop by on your way to the buffet and check out this high level basketball action.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1• Lakeside Clubhouse New Member Tour-10am - Meet in Clubhouse Lobby • Lakeside Clubhouse Member ID Photo at Lakeside, Please call 415.404.4300 for an Appointment

2• Golf Shop Christmas Open House 11am-3pm• Basketball Super Skills Club, Session 3, 3-5pm, Sky & Post Gyms

3• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch

4 • City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch

5• Lakeside Clubhouse Ladies Holiday Luncheon 12:00 Cocktails, 1pm Lunch• City Clubhouse Theatre Night - The Color Purple Dinner 5:30pm, Show 8pm• City Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Lunch

6• Lakeside Clubhouse New Year’s Eve Reservations Call-In, Call 415.404.4390 Starting @ 10am• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch• City Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Lunch

7• Lakeside Clubhouse Dance to Dave Alt Band 8:30 -11:30pm• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch

8• Golf Christmas Breakfast & Tournament B/O 10am Lake and Ocean Course• Swim Intramural Swim Meet @ 10am, City Club• Children’s Christmas Party @ City Clubhouse 11-2pm

9• Children’s Christmas Party @ City Clubhouse 11-2pm



12• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch• City Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Lunch

13• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch • Handball Christmas Doubles, 12pm @ City Clubhouse • City Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Lunch

14• Lakeside Clubhouse Holiday Party, Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet open 7pm, Entertainment from 8:30 to 9:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch

15• Lakeside Clubhouse Holiday Party, Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet open 7:00pm. Entertainment from 8:30 to 9:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Children’s Christmas Party @ City Clubhouse 11-2pm

16• Running Christmas Relay @ 8am, Lake Merced• Children’s Christmas Party @ City Clubhouse 11-2pm• Basketball Super Skills Club, Session 4, 3-5pm, Sky & Post Gyms


18• Call In Day for City Club-house Crab Feed Reservations call 415.345.5198 @ 10am • City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch


20• Call In Day for Lakeside Clubhouse Crab Feed Reservations call 415.404.4390 @ 10am • Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch• City Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Lunch• Mark Twain Book Club Personal Memoirs of US Grants by Ulysses S. Grant @ City Clubhouse Squire Room, 12:30pm

21• Lakeside Clubhouse Holiday Party, Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet open 7:00pm. Entertainment from 8:30 to 9:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch

22• Lakeside Clubhouse Holiday Party, Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet open 7:00pm. Entertainment from 8:30 to 9:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie

23 24 Christmas Eve

• Lakeside Clubhouse Grill Room 7am-2:30pm and Grill Bar 11am to 7pm• City Clubhouse Café 8am-4pm, All Other Outlets Sunday Schedule, Fitness No Scheduled Classes• Golf Holiday Schedule - No Guest play

25 Christmas Day

• Golf Shop Closed• Lakeside Clubhouse Christmas Day Celebration seatings at 3, 3:30 and 6, 6:30. Dress Code: Coat and Tie. • Lakeside Clubhouse Grill and Grill Bar Closed• City Clubhouse Christmas Day Buffet 1, 1:30pm and 4, 4:30pm seatings. Dress Code: Coat and Tie.• City Clubhouse Cafe 8am-4pm, All Outlets Sunday Schedule, Fitness No Scheduled Classes

26• Basketball Super Skills Holiday Camp through the 28th• New Member Tour of City Clubhouse Meet in Club Room, Lobby Level at 5:30pm• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed For Lunch and Dinner; Grill Room Open for Lunch 11:30am-2pm

27 28• Lakeside Clubhouse Dance to The Cruisetones 8:30 -11:30pm, Dress Code: Business Casual

30

30 31 New Year’s Eve

• Golf Holiday Schedule - No Guest Play• Lakeside Clubhouse New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration, Hosted cocktails starting at 7:30pm, Dinner at 8:30pm, Dancing until 1am. Dress code: Black Tie optional. • Lakeside Clubhouse Grill Room and Grill Bar Open - Grill Room 7am to 2:30 pm, Grill Bar 11am to 7:00pm• City Clubhouse Cafe 8am-4pm, All Other Outlets Sunday Schedule, Fitness No Scheduled Classes

DECEMBER

• Call In Dayhouse Crab Feed Reservations call 415.345.5198 @ 10am

• Lakeside Clubhouse Grill Room 7am-2:30pm and Grill Bar 11am to 7pm• City Clubhouse Café 8am-4pm, All Other Outlets Sunday Schedule, Fitness No Scheduled Classes

• Children’s Christmas Party @ City Clubhouse 11-2pm


• Golf Shop Christmas Open House 11am-3pm

• Lakeside Clubhouse New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration, Hosted cocktails starting at 7:30pm, Dinner at 8:30pm, Dancing until 1am. Dress code: Black Tie optional. • Lakeside Clubhouse Grill Room and Grill Bar Open - Grill Room 7am to 2:30 pm, Grill Bar 11am to 7:00pm• City Clubhouse Cafe 8am-4pm, All Other Outlets Sunday Schedule, Fitness No Scheduled Classes

• Lakeside ClubhouseChristmas Day Celebration seatings at 3, 3:30 and 6, 6:30. Dress Code: Coat and Tie. • Lakeside Clubhouse and Grill Bar Closed• City Clubhouse Day Buffet 1, 1:30pm and 4, 4:30pm seatings. Dress Code: Coat and Tie.• City Clubhouse 8am-4pm, All Outlets Sunday Schedule, Fitness No Scheduled Classes

Sky & Post Street Gym Schedule Mon: Noon Ball Open Gym (Sky) 12-1pm, C League Games (Sky & Post St.) 6:15-9pm

Tues: Morning Crew 6:30-7:30am, Noon Ball Open Gym (Sky) 12-1pm, B League Games (Sky & Post St.) 6:15-9pm

Wed: Volleyball (open play) 6:30-7:30am, Noon Ball Open Gym (Sky) 12-1pm, C League Games (Sky & Post St.) 6:15-9pm

Thurs: Morning Crew 6:30-7:30am, Noon Ball Open Gym (Sky) 12-1pm, A/B League Games (Sky & Post St.) 6:15-9pm

Fri: Noon Ball Open Gym (Sky) 12-1pm

Sat: Open Team/A Team Practice (Sky) 9-11am

Sun: Golden Masters Team Practice (Sky) 9-10:30am

Fitness Schedule

Mon: Studio Cycling & Abs (3rd fl .) 6:15–7am, 12–1pm, Senior Cycling & Strength (3rd fl .) 10–11am, Water Conditioning (Nat.) 10–10:40am, Junior Fitness (6th fl .) 3:30-5pm, Iyengar Yoga (3rd fl .) 1–2pm, 5:30–7pm

Tues: Functional Training (6th fl .) 6:30–8am, Senior Circuit (6th fl .) 9:30–11am, Mat Pilates (3rd fl .) 12–1pm, Athletic Prep (6th fl .) 12:30–2pm

Wed: Triathlon Training (3rd fl .) 6am Swim, 7am Bike, 8am Run, Studio Cycling & Abs (3rd fl .) 6:15–7am, 12–1pm,Senior Cycling & Strength (3rd fl .)10–11am, Water Conditioning (Nat.) 10–10:40am, Junior Fitness (6th fl .) 3:30-5pm, Iyengar Yoga (3rd fl .) 5:30–7pm

Thurs: Functional Training (6th fl .) 6:30–8am, Senior Circuit (6th fl .) 9:30–11am, Iyengar Yoga (3rd fl .) 1–2pm, Mat Pilates (3rd fl .) 12–1pm, Athletic Prep (6th fl .) 12:30–2pm, Studio Cycling (3rd fl .) 6-7pm

Fri: Studio Cycling & Abs (3rd fl .) 6:15–7am, 12–1pm, Water Conditioning (Nat.) 10–10:40am, Junior Fitness (6th fl .) 3:30-5pm

Aquatics ScheduleMon & Fri: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 6-7:30am, 12-1pm, Water Conditioning (Natatorium) 10-10:40am, Jr. Swim Practice (Natatorium) 4-6pm

Tues: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 12-1pm, 6-7pm, Waterpolo Practice (Sutter St.) 7-9pm, Jr. Swim Practice (Natatorium) 4-6pm

Wed: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 6-7:30am, 12-1pm, Water Conditioning (Natatorium) 10-10:40am, Jr. Swim Practice (Natatorium) 4-6pm, Women’s Water Polo Practice (Sutter St.) 7-9pm

Thurs: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 12-1pm, 6-7pm, Jr. Swim Practice (Natatorium) 4-6pm

Sat: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 8-10am, Jr. Practice (Natatorium) 10am-12pm

• City Clubhouse Dining Room Open for Lunch

• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch

• City Clubhouse Room Open for Lunch


• City Clubhouse Room Open for Lunch


Lakeside Presents - New Year’s Eve GalaDETAILS: The New Year’s Eve Gala begins at 7:30pm with hosted cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. A four-course dinner with wine starts at 8:30pm, dancing from 9pm -1am. Champagne and petit fours at midnight.

COST: $107 per person, plus tax and service charge. DRESS: Black Tie Optional.

RESERVATIONS: Please call 415.404.4390 beginning Thursday, December 6 at 10am. Cancellations not accepted after 5pm on December 21. One table per phone call. We will not accept walk in or faxed reservations.

sunday, december 16th

The Annual Christmas Relays

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1• Lakeside Clubhouse New Member Tour-10am - Meet in Clubhouse Lobby • Lakeside Clubhouse Member ID Photo at Lakeside, Please call 415.404.4300 for an Appointment

2• Golf Shop Christmas Open House 11am-3pm• Basketball Super Skills Club, Session 3, 3-5pm, Sky & Post Gyms


4 • City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch

5• Lakeside Clubhouse Ladies Holiday Luncheon 12:00 Cocktails, 1pm Lunch• City Clubhouse Theatre Night - The Color Purple Dinner 5:30pm, Show 8pm• City Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Lunch

6• Lakeside Clubhouse New Year’s Eve Reservations Call-In, Call 415.404.4390 Starting @ 10am• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch• City Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Lunch

7• Lakeside Clubhouse Dance to Dave Alt Band 8:30 -11:30pm• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch

8• Golf Christmas Breakfast & Tournament B/O 10am Lake and Ocean Course• Swim Intramural Swim Meet @ 10am, City Club• Children’s Christmas Party @ City Clubhouse 11-2pm

9• Children’s Christmas Party @ City Clubhouse 11-2pm




13• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch • Handball Christmas Doubles, 12pm @ City Clubhouse • City Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Lunch

14• Lakeside Clubhouse Holiday Party, Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet open 7pm, Entertainment from 8:30 to 9:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch

15• Lakeside Clubhouse Holiday Party, Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet open 7:00pm. Entertainment from 8:30 to 9:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Children’s Christmas Party @ City Clubhouse 11-2pm

16• Running Christmas Relay @ 8am, Lake Merced• Children’s Christmas Party @ City Clubhouse 11-2pm• Basketball Super Skills Club, Session 4, 3-5pm, Sky & Post Gyms


18• Call In Day for City Club-house Crab Feed Reservations call 415.345.5198 @ 10am • City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch


20• Call In Day for Lakeside Clubhouse Crab Feed Reservations call 415.404.4390 @ 10am • Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch• City Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Lunch• Mark Twain Book Club Personal Memoirs of US Grants by Ulysses S. Grant @ City Clubhouse Squire Room, 12:30pm

21• Lakeside Clubhouse Holiday Party, Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet open 7:00pm. Entertainment from 8:30 to 9:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch

22• Lakeside Clubhouse Holiday Party, Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet open 7:00pm. Entertainment from 8:30 to 9:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie

23 24 Christmas Eve

• Lakeside Clubhouse Grill Room 7am-2:30pm and Grill Bar 11am to 7pm• City Clubhouse Café 8am-4pm, All Other Outlets Sunday Schedule, Fitness No Scheduled Classes• Golf Holiday Schedule - No Guest play

25 Christmas Day

• Golf Shop Closed• Lakeside Clubhouse Christmas Day Celebration seatings at 3, 3:30 and 6, 6:30. Dress Code: Coat and Tie. • Lakeside Clubhouse Grill and Grill Bar Closed• City Clubhouse Christmas Day Buffet 1, 1:30pm and 4, 4:30pm seatings. Dress Code: Coat and Tie.• City Clubhouse Cafe 8am-4pm, All Outlets Sunday Schedule, Fitness No Scheduled Classes

26• Basketball Super Skills Holiday Camp through the 28th• New Member Tour of City Clubhouse Meet in Club Room, Lobby Level at 5:30pm• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed For Lunch and Dinner; Grill Room Open for Lunch 11:30am-2pm

27 28• Lakeside Clubhouse Dance to The Cruisetones 8:30 -11:30pm, Dress Code: Business Casual

30

30 31 New Year’s Eve

• Golf Holiday Schedule - No Guest Play• Lakeside Clubhouse New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration, Hosted cocktails starting at 7:30pm, Dinner at 8:30pm, Dancing until 1am. Dress code: Black Tie optional. • Lakeside Clubhouse Grill Room and Grill Bar Open - Grill Room 7am to 2:30 pm, Grill Bar 11am to 7:00pm• City Clubhouse Cafe 8am-4pm, All Other Outlets Sunday Schedule, Fitness No Scheduled Classes

Call In Day for City Club- Call In Day for City Club- Call In Dayhouse Crab Feed Reservations call 415.345.5198 @ 10am

• Lakeside Clubhouse Dance to Dave Alt Band 8:30 -11:30pm• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch

• Lakeside Clubhouse Holiday Party, Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet open 7pm, Entertainment from 8:30 to 9:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner

• Lakeside Clubhouse Holiday Party, Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet open 7:00pm. Entertainment from 8:30 to 9:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch

• Lakeside Clubhouse Holiday Party, Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet open 7:00pm. Entertainment from 8:30 to 9:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Children’s Christmas Party @ City Clubhouse 11-2pm

• Lakeside Clubhouse Holiday Party, Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet open 7:00pm. Entertainment from 8:30 to 9:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie


• Lakeside Clubhouse Ladies Holiday Luncheon 12:00 Cocktails, 1pm Lunch• City Clubhouse Theatre Night - The Color Purple Dinner 5:30pm, Show 8pm• City Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Lunch

• Lakeside Clubhouse New Year’s Eve Reservations Call-In, Call 415.404.4390 Starting @ 10am

• Lakeside Clubhouse Dance to The Cruisetones 8:30 -11:30pm, Dress Code: Business Casual

• Call In Day for Lakeside Call In Day for Lakeside Call In DayClubhouse Crab Feed Reservations call 415.404.4390 @ 10am

• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch• City Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Lunch

Lakeside ClubhouseChristmas Day Celebration seatings at 3, 3:30 and 6, 6:30. Dress Code: Coat and Tie.

Clubhouse Grill and Grill Bar Closed

City Clubhouse Christmas Day Buffet 1, 1:30pm and 4, 4:30pm seatings. Dress Code: Coat and Tie.

City Clubhouse Cafe All Outlets

Sunday Schedule, Fitness No Scheduled Classes

• New Member Tour of City Clubhouse Meet in Club Room, Lobby Level at 5:30pm

• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch



• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch• City Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Lunch• Mark Twain Book Club Personal Memoirs of US Grantsby Ulysses S. Grant @ City Clubhouse Squire Room, 12:30pm

• Lakeside Clubhouse New Member Tour-10am - Meet in Clubhouse Lobby

City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Open for Lunch



Lakeside Presents - New Year’s Eve GalaDETAILS: The New Year’s Eve Gala begins at 7:30pm with hosted cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. A four-course dinner with wine starts at 8:30pm, dancing from 9pm -1am. Champagne and petit fours at midnight.

COST: $107 per person, plus tax and service charge. DRESS: Black Tie Optional.

RESERVATIONS: Please call 415.404.4390 beginning Thursday, December 6 at 10am. Cancellations not accepted after 5pm on December 21. One table per phone call. We will not accept walk in or faxed reservations.

Get ready for the annual Christmas Relays! Members from all sports and all levels of runners are encouraged to participate.Teams are made up of 4 persons, each runner racing one loop (4.46mile) around the Lake Merced. Please email questions & registration to Scott Williams 415.345.5215 or [email protected]

sunday, december 16th

The Annual Christmas Relays

JANUARY ‘0801 TU New Year’s Day . Hike & Dip Breakfast - 7:30am Ocean

Beach, followed by Breakfast 9am at Lakeside . Lakeside Clubhouse - Grill Open for Breakfast and Lunch 7am-2:30pm, Grill Bar Open 11am-7pm . City Clubhouse - Cafe 8am-4pm; All Other Outlets Closed, No Scheduled Fitness Classes . Golf - Holiday Schedule, No Guest Play

02 W Golf - Closed Monday Schedule . Lakeside - Clubhouse Closed . Basketball - Super Skills Holiday Camp through the 4th

03 TR WSGPS Play Day

04 F Lakeside Clubhouse -Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner

05 SA Lakeside Clubhouse - New Member Tour-10 am - Meet in Clubhouse Lobby . Member ID Photo at Lakeside, Please call 415.404.4300 for an Appointment

06 SU Basketball Super Skills Club, Session 5, 3-5pm, Sky & Post Gyms

08 TU Call in Day - City Clubhouse Crab Feeds Reservations, Call 415.345.5198 starting at 10am

10 TR Call in Day - Lakeside Clubhouse Crab Feeds Reservations, Call 415.404.4390 starting at 10am

11 F Lakeside Clubhouse - Dancing to Nightbird 8:30-11:30pm

12 SA Lakeside Clubhouse - President’s Ball, Cocktails at 6:15pm, dinner at 7pm, dancing until midnight. Dress code: Black Tie Optional.

17 TR Mark Twain Book Club - Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky @ City Clubhouse Squire Room, 12:30pm

18 F Lakeside Clubhouse - Dancing to Gemini 8:30-11:30pm . City Clubhouse Crab Feed - No-host cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm

19 SA Olympic Club 1500 Swim Meet . City Clubhouse Crab Feed - No-host cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm

21 M Martin Luther King Day . Lakeside Clubhouse Grill Open for Breakfast and Lunch 7am-2:30pm, Grill Bar Open 11am-7pm . Golf - Holiday schedule - No Guest Play

22 TU Lakeside Clubhouse - Closed . Golf Monday Schedule Closed

23 W New Member Tour of City Clubhouse, Meet in Club Room, Lobby Level at 5:30pm

24 TR OC Triathlon Banquet . WSGPS Play Day

25 F Lakeside Clubhouse Crab Feed - No-host cocktails at 6pm, Dinner at 7pm, dancing starting at 8:30pm

26 SA OC One Hour Swim . Lakeside Clubhouse Crab Feed, No-host cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 7pm, dancing starting at 8:30pm

H O U R S O F O P E R A T I O N

city clubhouse 415 345 5100Clubhouse: Mon - Fri: 5am - 10:30pm Sat & Sun: 6am - 9pmAthletic Facilities: Mon - Fri: 5am - 10pm Sat & Sun: 6am - 8:30pmCafe: Mon - Fri: 6:30am - 10pm Sat & Sun: 8am - 8pmGrill Bar: Beverage Service: Mon - Fri 11am-9:45pm, Sat 12pm-8pmGrill Room: Lunch: Mon, Tues & Fri 11:30am-2pmMain Dining Room: Lunch: Wed & Thurs 12-2pm Dinner: Wed 6-9pm (A la Carte)- Piano Entertainment, Thurs 6-

9pm (Buffet) - Piano EntertainmentMassage: (by appointment) Mon: 10am-7pm Tue: 11am - 8pm Wed: 11am - 7pm Thur: 10am - 8pm Fri: 11am -8pmSport Shop: Mon - Fri: 8am - 8pm Sat: 8am - 4pmShoeshine: Mon - Fri: 10am - 2pm, 2:30 - 6pmBarber: Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm Sat: 11am - 2pm

lakeside clubhouse 415 404 4300Clubhouse: Tues - Sun: 6am - 10pm (except Friday, open until 11:30pm)Main Dining Room: Breakfast: Sunday Brunch 10am - 1:30pm Lunch: Tues and Fri 12noon - 2 pm Dinner: Fri (a la carte) 6:30 - 9pm dancing Garden Court 8:30

- 11:30pm (see calendar for band schedule), Sun (buffet) 5 - 7:30pm Grill Room: Breakfast: Sat, Sun & Holidays 7 - 11am Lunch: Wed-Fri, Sun & Holidays 11am - 2:30pm, Sat 11am - 3pm Grill Bar: Beverage Service: Tues - Fri 11am - 8pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 8pmMain Bar: Beverage Service: Tues 11am - 2:30pm, Fri 11am - 2:30pm and 5

- 11:30pm, Sun 9:30am - 9pm Massage: Fri - Sun: 7am - 3pmBarber: Fri - Sat: 10am - 5pm

S O C I A L J A N U A RY 1 , 2 0 0 8

Hike & Dip Breakfast

S P O R T S B A S K E T B A L L

First Women’s Spring League

WHEN: Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 WHERE: Lakeside Clubhouse

COST: Adults $28, children under 12 $19, plus tax and service charge

RESERVATIONS: call 415.404.4300. Reservations are a must. 72-hour cancellation policy.

DETAILS: An Olympian tradition since 1893, and the longest running athletic event in the Bay Area. We will meet for coffee and the hike/run at the Ocean Beach parking lot near the Windmill starting at 7:30am. The charge into the Pacific Ocean will take place at 8:15am. We will also have a 7-mile run from Ocean Beach to Baker Beach and back leaving at 6:45am from the parking lot at Fulton and the Great Highway.

WHERE: City Clubhouse, Sky & Post Street Gyms.

WHO: Members, Relatives of Members and Guests of Members, ages 18 and older.

REGISTRATION/QUESTIONS: Contact League Manager John Perez ([email protected]) 415.345.5228 or sign up online www.olyclub.com. Deadline to register is Friday, January 25th.

COST PER LEAGUE: $50 Members, $75 Relatives of Members and $100 Guests of Members,

LEAGUE DETAILS: The Olympic Club is proud to announce it’s Inaugural Women’s Spring Basketball League! The Spring session will include an A Division and B Division. The A League is a collegiate ability league. The B League is designed for recreational players. Held on Saturdays starting February 2, sign-ups are currently being taken for 4 teams of 10 players per team. Games will be played once per week at 11:15am and 12:30pm. The 8 game season will last through March 29. Players must be 18 years or older to participate. All players should plan on attending our open gym evaluation day on Saturday, January 26th at 11am in the sky gym. Players of all abilities are welcome!

If I had to describe the Club’s Junior Fall Leagues in one word it would be: Fantastic! Sold-out for the third straight season, the ever popular I, II, III and IV Divisions came to an exciting conclusion in 2007. The champions from each Division are pictured below.

Junior Fall League Basketball Championsby John Perez

Left to right: Issac Traister, Patrick Costello, Blake Lawrence, Teandre Hubbard, Jack Diserens, John Bickle, Justin Cano, Armond Grey, Ryan Fisher, Sam Zabb-Parmey, John Perez (Coach) Not Pictured: Sam Diserens.

DIVISION I BOYS CHAMPIONS

Left to right: Christian Galindo, Taylor Tsang, Gordie Johnson (coach), Austin Fusco, Ross Jones Not pictured: Eric Anderson, David Buoymaster, Mark Singh

DIVISION II BOYS CHAMPIONS

Back Row: Eddie Harris (Coach). Front Row, Left to Right: Eddie Lieberman, John Wilson, Gino Gundolfo, Franco Ferrari, Cole Feeney, Anthony Rodriguez, Keenan Lee Not pictured: Dominic Orsi

DIVISION III BOYS CHAMPIONS

Left to right: Jennie Piccolotti, Tierney O’Day, Shannon McInerney, Anna Bukareda, India Pearce, Annely Eddy, Jessica Lee, Andy Schroeder (Coach) Not pictured: Rachel Beck, Katie Kirkland, and Pearl Plonsker.

DIVISION I GIRLS CHAMPIONS

Left to right: Julie Guevara-Berry (Coach), Brook Bruneman, Stacey Ward, Nika Toulinova, Christina Haight, Christina Yuen, Adi Alouf, Andy Schroeder (Coach) Not pictured: Caroline Welsh, Isabella Borges, Shelby Chan, Melissa Olcomendy, Alana Pickerell, Aliev Sabina

DIVISION II GIRLS CHAMPIONS

Left to Right: Callie Welsh, Maggie Holland, George Borges (Coach), Bettina Alessandria, Daniella Davidoff Not pictured: Emelia Vierra, Anne Fatooh, Sydney Sobrepena

DIVISION III GIRLS CHAMPIONS

NEWS 14

Back Row: Rich Forslund (Coach). Front Row, Left to right: Daniel Connolly, Andre Moutafou, Casey Meryman, Zachary Galvin, Krisopher Churton, Spencer Burns, Justin Lee Not pictured: Nathan Kline.

DIVISION IV BOYS CHAMPIONS

Back Row, Left to right: John Perez (Coach), Ciara Connolly, Sarah Cinti, Ashley Ley, Raquel Gueits, Rich Forslund (Coach) Front Row, Left to Right: Gina Gundolfo, Alison Davis, Lizzy Wagner, Ava Gueits, Samantha Kreling Not pictured: Kaela Lee, Susan Dawson, Sydney Zucherman.

DIVISION IV GIRLS CHAMPIONS

by Jim Nicosia

Now that the summer is just memories, the children are back in school and you have made big plans for the upcoming holiday, don’t forget the 24th Annual Strength and Fitness Competition that will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008.

If this is a first time event for you or you are a seasoned competitor defending a record, now is the time to begin to train in a specific way known as periodization. This concept of training will bring you to your performance peak, whether it is strength or endurance, at or about the time you will compete. An overview of this training style would show a three month block of time, for example, December, January and February consisting of phase one or base training, phase two or mixed training and a max strength third phase. Variations of intensity and volume can provide either a metabolic boost or needed recuperation. Other combinations can foster a strong foundation or sharpen you for that personal record-breaking lift. Assistance exercises should be changed every four to six weeks. Training frequency, an often forgotten variable, can be beneficially reduced as the competition nears, although World Power Lifting Championships have been won with consistent three or even two day-a-week training.

Our competition is made up of ten events, including both endurance and strength components. The strength events consist of three competition power lifts: the squat, bench press and dead lift. These are three very specialized lifts and if you are not familiar with them or just need a review we suggest that you take advantage of the lift specific seminars we have scheduled during the month of January. The seminars will be headed by Mr. Don Amini, who has coached national champions in power lifting and Olympic weightlifting as well as serving as a strength coach for track and field Olympians. Watch for upcoming dates and times to be included on the calendar of events in your January issue of the Olympian.

Records for the above mentioned events can be found on the bulletin board across from the staff office on the sixth floor.

In preparation for this upcoming competition, workouts for these events can be obtained from any of our cardio/strength staff. Appointments are strongly advised.

Train hard, stay strong.

F I T N E S S C O R N E R

Twenty Four Years and Still Growing

NEWS 15

Nearly 80 people came to honor this year’s Masters & Rough Water swimming award recipients. A special thanks goes out to Scott Williams and Laureen Welting as well as commissioners; Andy Schilling, Michelle Deasy, Scott Greenwood and Anezka Felton for making the night a success. Anezka created a slideshow of photographs from the entire Masters and Rough Water season.

Masters Male Swimmer of the Year went to Gary Marshall for setting 2 National records. He will be missed while he is down South for business school. Bob Strand received honorable mention. Strand broke several National records, won numerous 1st places, and will soon be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

Margery Meyer was awarded Masters Female Swimmer of the Year. Meyer received 31 fi rst place fi nishes in the 50 -1500 free along with two world records.

Masters Rookies of the Year Awards went to Drew Sanders (male) and Anezka Felton (female). Both attended every practice throughout the year and swam a full slate of events at Nationals and the PMS Championships.

The perpetual William E. Loughborough Award went to Mike Keck for his contributions both in and out of the pool. He helped recruit, assist potential members and took an active role in the growth of the Junior Swim Program. He swam a full slate of events at both National competitions.

The perpetual Jim Bohan Award is a Relay Award given to the most outstanding relay performance of the year. This year’s Outstanding Relay Award went to the Grand Makule team at Maui who received First Place. The team was made up of Olympic Club members; Don Hill, Ed Rudloff, Jr., Mike McCaffery, Tom McCarty, Steve Clark and Jim Krueger.

Ed Rudloff, Jr. won Rough Water Swimmer of the Year. Rudloff who just turned 60, received fi rst place at Spring Lake, Russian River, Lake Dell Valle, Donner Lake, Folsom Lake and the 2.4 Aumakua Swim. He was Captain of his Tahoe Relay Team and was part of the 1st place Grand Makule team at the Maui Channel Relays.

McCall Dorr, was chosen for Most Inspirational Swimmer of the year. Dorr had an outstanding rough water season. She placed 2nd overall in Maui 2.4, and her team was the fastest O’ Club team, placing 3rd overall. Not to mention, she was fi rst overall in the Escape from Alcatraz, was on the winning female team at the Trans Tahoe Relays and received fi rst place in all her swims, including; Berryessa, 2 mile and 1 mile, beating most of the guys all year in rough water!

Commissioners Awards went to Suzy Nicoletti and Greg Myers for their ample contributions this rough water season, and for competing well for the Club. Todd Arris, Steve Clark and Kate Christensen received Honorable mention for their outstanding participation.

2007 Aquatics Awards Night

The Coaches Awards went to Katie Lyons, Scott Greenwood, Michael McWhorter and Phyllis Quinn. All four swimmers went to Nationals Long and Short Courses and scored valuable points for The Olympic Club. They were also instrumental in the success of this years program.

The Aquatics Department would like to thank all of the members who swam, contributed and represented The Olympic Club during this highly successful 2007 year. We look forward to another great year in 2008!

P hoto of Junior Squash Clinic participants. Back Row: Brendan Fitzpatrick,

Instructor and Commissioner, Bob Marshall. Front Row: Eric Connell, Jonny Churton, Kristopher Churton. If you would like to try squash, racquets, eye guards and balls are available to borrow from the squash office, City Clubhouse f loor 2M.

P hoto of Junior Squash

Chapman ScotchGolf Event

Fall’s Court Classicsby Bernie Samet

Continued on page 20

This year’s Indian Summer Squash Handicap Tournament - our largest ever - featured 64 singles players in two separate divisions of 32 players each and a doubles bracket with 13 teams. In Division One, Club Champ Kevin Orphan overcame some prodigious handicaps (-10+10, vs Frank Moreman, -9+9 vs Leon Kuan, -7+7 vs Mitch Peters) to reach the finals against Eoin O’Neill. Despite the handicapping Committee’s best efforts, Eoin also prevailed despite huge deficits verses Steve Bieneman, Greg Jizmagian, Charles Higgins and Brian Peter. The finals spread proved to be right on with Kevin squeaking out an exciting victory by a three games to two margin.

Division II was a little easier to handicap but harder to predict. Many matches went the full five games. Richard Welch reached the semis with a 3-2 win over Justin Smith and then the finals with a 3-1 win over Doug Regner. Meanwhile Andre Ferrigno also reached the finals with wins over Greg Ohanessian, Pat Hitchcock, Rob Coneybeer and an exciting semifinal win over Nick Paget, 3-2. Richard, a big guy with a deceptively soft front court game, proved too much for Andre as he swept 3-0.

The Doubles Divison saw one of the morning teams, Jim Goodman and Bill Smith, emerge victorious. Prior to that some of the closest matches included Jim Marver and Dave Levy’s 3-2 win over Steve and Greg Jizmagian and Mark Ryan and Ken Nielsen’s 3-2 win over Greg Kaplan and Brian Peter. Ken and Mark also upset Club Champs Doug Prezzano and Eric Green, 3-2. Ken’s team, in turn fell to the Goodman and Smith tandem 3-1.

The Twenty-fifth Annual Northern California Handball Hall of Fame Doubles Tournament featured players in six separate divisions with Olympians winning in four of the six divisions. In the Open Division, after beating last year’s A winners, the South End’s Arturo Saloma and Jay Grenfell, favorites Chris Tico and OC Champ Emmett Peixoto were in for the fight of their handball lives as Shane Goyt (Santa Rosa) and Raul Jasso (San Jose) gave them all they could handle. After winning the first game easily, Chris and Emmett surrendered the second game just as easily as Raul and Shayne made some great gets and forced a third game. This game stayed close the whole way, with Emmett and Chris surviving for an 11-8 victory.

This year the A Division was again dominated by a South End team as #1 seeds Jim Silla and Craig Lawrence, teamed to oust Greg Voisin and Jeff Aguair. # 2 seeds Nick Tovar and Courtney Peixoto, did the same to Rory Moore and Jim McGuire. The finals looked great, fast and furious, but alas, not too close as the experienced Southenders dominated by a large margin.

In the B Division, last year’s champs, Vern Heyden and Brett Cooper, got upended by Watonville’s Jim Peixoto and Jeff Salinas. Jeff and Jim did it again, this time to Mike Cook and Mark Haskell to reach the finals. Santa Rosa’s Guy Rusher and Marcos Palomares took care of San Mateo’s Brad Loose and Dave Santos and Berkeley’s Steve Chen and Tankut Can. The finals were close as both Jeff and Guy seemed to run everything down. In the end youth did prevail as Guy and Marcos took the tie breaker, 11-6.

The Master’s Division (40+) had one of the most exciting matches of the tournament as last year’s champs, Mike McDonald and Artie Ward, were taken to the limit by Ray Graham and Gary Sternberg. Down 10-7 in the tie breaker, Mike and Artie fought back to win 11-10. The last 4 points took over twenty minutes. Mike and Artie faced the formidable team of Len De La Torre and Frank Vasquez. Frank and Len have so much power! They used it very effectively, defeating Rich Dunne and Jim Tamagni in the semi finals and, inexorably, Mike and Artie, 21-19, 21-15 in the finals.

This year’s sold-out Chapman Scotch golf event was held on the Lake Course. The format for the Chapman tournament is very unique and consists of two person teams in which both players tee off on each hole.

For the second shot the partners have to hit each others golf ball. The players then choose their best shot and play one ball alternately until complete, making it the ultimate team event. Following are the results for the Chapman Scotch event.

Callaway Flight ( Low Team Gross Score)1st Place (70 Won in scorecard playoff)Matt Bauman Tim Dien 2nd Place (70)Chris JueMaurice Monserez Titleist Flight (Low Team Net Score)1st Place (63) Mike MastersonJohn Wu Taylor Made Flight (Low Team Net Score)1st Place (64)Jim TigheRon Zech

SPORTS 17

True Gravity

GOLF REPORT

“The Tao follows the way of the watercourse.” Al Huang

As we open the spaces between the trees on our amazing property at Lakeside, we begin to discover the Land. And as we revel in these new vistas it is appropriate to remember that it was this land, without a heavy forest, that was first presented to Sam Whiting in 1921. An Englishman born in 1896, our first Keeper of the Green was appointed to build two golf courses, and what a task it turned out to be, as in those days there was no such thing as a bulldozer! The work had to be done with mules and scrapers. At one time Whiting had as many as 16 mules at work.

Because it was not merely difficult, but sometimes literally impossible to move vast quantities of soil using mules, laying out a golf course in those early years required imagination and sensitivity to the existing terrain. Subliminal communication between the landscape and the architect is what transformed mere ground into a golf course. Visualization of interaction and flow, whether described as the Watercourse Way of Zen or the True Gravity of Shivas Irons, can also anticipate the natural path of balls in flight and their eventual dance and roll to the green. For the earliest architects, golf holes were not so much designed as discovered.

Now, when you stand on the second tee of our Lake Golf Course you can experience what

Whiting must have felt as he imagined the holes that he would build. You can see how the ball might be lifted, deflected and rolled on its way from the first to the last of the golf holes.

An idea that has found expression in the mystical writing of Al Huang, Alan Watts and Michael Murphy (to mention just a few of the Esalen prophets) is that it is the spaces of nothingness between things that gives meaning to the world.

A flute without holes can make no music.

The space in between the bars of a cage presents us with the tiger.

And, it is the space between the trees and over the hills that gives us Golf.

Course Maintenance Updateby Pat Finlen, Director of Golf Maintenance Operations

We’ve had an exciting year in the golf course maintenance department. Much of our year was consumed by preparations for the US Amateur. With things moving at a somewhat slower pace these past few months, we have been able to assess our progress on the courses this year and to make plans for the coming year. Many of the items we worked on this year impacted the Amateur, and will impact our golfers for years to come.

On the Lake course, new tees were constructed on holes two, three, five and twelve.

On all four of these holes new rear tees were installed and on several holes new forward tees were installed. All of the bunkers on the Lake course had the sand replaced in them and fescue sod installed on the surrounds. With time, the fescue sod will become less coarse and more like the grasses in our green surrounds.

Another item completed this year, and one that is unnoticeable to most members, is the installation of quick couplers every 100 yards in our fairways on the Lake course. What this has allowed us to do is to use less overhead sprinklers to water the course and to rely more upon hand watering of dry areas in the fairways. This contributes to a much firmer and faster playing

surface and greatly reduces the amount of water used on the course.

Work to make our front entrance more attractive was completed just before the Amateur.

This work involved the removal of overgrown brush, the installation of a walkway from the upper parking lot to the Golf Shop and landscaping. We also installed two Rolex clocks, one near the Golf Shop and the other on the driving range. Additional work is planned for 2008 to continue to further enhance the entrance to the Club.

Tee to Green by Gerry Stratford


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Wind is almost always a constant factor at The Olympic Club, so let’s look at a few situations when the wind can change things dramatically after a ball has come to rest.

a. John’s ball comes to rest in the fairway and is thereafter moved by wind. He knows where the original lie was so he replaces the ball on that spot. John has incurred a one-stroke penalty under Rule 18-2a for moving a ball at rest. Before playing his next stroke, John should replace the ball on the spot where came to rest after being moved by the wind. If he did not do so, the total penalty is two strokes; one for moving it in the fi rst place, and the second for not returning it to its original position. The wind initially moved the ball so it must be played from the new spot. John instead caused the ball to move except as permitted by a Rule.

b. John’s ball is on the fi rst putting-green Lake. He marks it, lifts the ball for cleaning then replaces it. Before he addresses the ball, a sudden gust of wind blows the ball to another location. He putts from the new position. Since wind is not an outside agency as defi ned by the Rules, John’s action is correct and no penalty applies. Rule 18-1 does not apply so it may not be replaced.

c. John drops a towel on the ground. Wind blows the towel onto his ball and moves it.

Full of WindSince John’s equipment moved his ball, he incurs a one-stroke penalty under Rule 8-2a and must replace the ball on its original spot.

d. John’s ball comes to rest on the seventeenth green, Ocean. He properly marks and lifts it under a Rule. Prior to replacing the ball, wind moves the ball marker. Now what happens? The ball marker should be replaced without penalty. The ball must then be replaced on the spot from which it was lifted. Rule 20-3a applies.

e. John marks and lifts his ball on the 8th Lake putting green. He replaces the ball, but before he lifts the marker wind immediately moves the ball. John then replaces the ball in front of his marker. Was this correct? When marked and lifted, the ball was out of play. And since it did not remain at rest when replaced, the ball was never put back in play. To be back in play, the ball must be replaced and remain at rest at the spot from which it was lifted. So, John’s action was O.K.

Happy golfi ng and keep it on the short grass.

Olympian Bruce W. Flower is a highest rated USGA rules offi cial, a member of the USGA Regional Affairs Committee and serves on the Board of the Florida State Golf Association.

Rules of Golf by Bruce Flower Positive ThoughtsYour body language on court has a huge impact upon not only your own game but your opponent’s performance as well! Every top player on the tour

understands how to use body language during matches. You can also use body language to know when your opponent is just about to hand you the match on a platter! Here are some simple tips to help you keep going through the match. Pumping your fi st after you hit great shots, moving quickly and briskly be-tween points and changing ends, keeping your head and shoulders up and most importantly giving the impression that you have heaps of energy in reserve as you walk past your oppo-nent at the change of ends, including jogging to the chair as Agassi so often does. (if you are breathing heavily from a long point, even hold your breath as you walk past them!). Never show your opponents that you are down and out. See you on the courts. - Sean Dizon

T E N N I S

Extension Without Tension Keep your head down and your left arm straight. How many times have you heard that? It is well meaning advice, however often misconstrued.

I prefer extension of the left arm at the point of impact. Left arm straight tends to connote and promote stiffness. Ideally, the swing is tension free. When the left arm is fully extended and without tension, a player is able to maximize width of arc and promote a more fl uid swing. Inconsistent ball striking is the typical malady for a player that does not have full extension of the left arm. Without extension, a player will tend to rely on the hands and some manipulation of the legs and spine to make contact. This breakdown can occur at any point in the swing. Focus on extension without tension and use the big muscles in the swing. Make a good turn using the shoulders, core, and legs (turning parts) to support the swinging parts (arms, elbows, wrists, hands). - Shannon Donlon

G O L F

TIPS FROMTHE PROS


SGA CornerThe SGA held a three-day tournament in Henderson, Nevada during the first week of November. The tournament, venued at The Tuscany Country Club, The Falls Golf Club, and The Reflection Bay Country Club , showed the players some of the most challenging and evocative tracts this side of Europe. For those not working on their yardage charts for the next day, there was plenty to do after golf in nearby Las Vegas.

Chairperson Bob Henry and his staff took care of every detail and presided over the awards ceremony. Among the winners were:Warren Krauss, John Avakian, Linda Duncan, John and Inez Marciano, and

Dave and Andrea Rawson.

The next event for the SGA, given the close of its golf season, will be the annual SGA Christmas Gala. This event will take place at Lakeside on Friday, December 7, 2007. Those who still haven’t signed up for the event should contact Jane Heaney at 415.404.4327, as soon as possible.

The Seniors’ Golf Association (SGA) is open to golf privilege holders who have reached the age of 55. If you qualify, you may obtain membership information by calling Jane Heaney at 415.404.4327.

IN MEMORIAM

Mr. William C. Taylor passed away August 26. Member since 1985

Mr. Donald S. McNamara passed away August 28. Member since 1960

Mr. Alden W. Long passed away September 2. Member since 1983

Mrs. Charlotte Y. Sayad passed away September 21. Member since 1966

Mr. Mark Anthony Schatz passed away September 24. Member since 2002

Mr. Rex E. Shoop passed away September 28. Member since 1948

Mr. George R. Baldocchi passed away September 29. Member since 1983

Mr. Jack H. Maddan passed away October 8. Member since 1955

Mr. Gary C. Bloom passed away October 11. Member since 1984

Mrs. Elena R. Merrick passed away October 18. Member since 1984

Mr. George L. Tournahu passed away October 23. Member since 1986

Mrs. Barbara Pledger passed away November 1. Member since 1992

Not to be outdone, the Golden Masters (50+) provided its own excitement as Lou Barberini and San Jose’s Mike Linnik pulled off their own 11-10 win in the third game of their semi final win over Tom Fitzwater (last year’s winner) and Mike Woods. The finals was almost as competitive, with Berkeley’s Lance Meyer and Issac Burns proving to be up to the task, providing a very competitive, 21-15, 21-13 final, as they lost to Mike and Lou.

The 60+ division saved its 11-10 tie breaker for the finals. #1 Seeds, Vic Aissa and Rich Polson practically strolled to the finals. Taking the harder route was the team of Joe McDonald and Jim Smith. Joe and Jim played 3 rounds, all of them going three games, as they took out Kevin Del Grand / Jerry Schiffman and then Tom Ricci and Tom McGee. In the finals, Joe and Jim were up 10-4, needing just one more point! Rich and Vic never gave up. Some great serves by Rich at the end proved to be the difference, as they pulled out the win 11-10.

This year’s inductees were Jim Triplett and Jim Smith. Triplett was a dominant 4-wall doubles player both in Northern and Southern California. Smith’s career has seen him win four–wall doubles as well as three-wall singles and doubles National Championships.

Fall’s Court Classics Continued from page 17

On the Ocean course, many of the fairway bunkers had the sand replaced and fescue sod installed in the surrounds. New tees were constructed on holes fifteen and sixteen. On hole fourteen, we completed a new green and surrounds in time for the May Invitational.

For many, the large cypress and pine trees that adorn the property are an integral part of what defines the golfing experience at Lakeside. During the past few years, many trees have been trimmed and others removed for safety reasons. This past year, we began a planting program that will allow those in the future to enjoy what we have today.

Two hundred cypress trees have been planted at Lakeside with another two hundred planned for the coming year. Our goal is to reforest the property to the extent that the members may enjoy these beautiful trees, while also allowing enough sunlight to reach the playing surfaces so that we may continue to provide outstanding playing conditions.

Next month I will outline our plans for the coming year. Each week during the year we provide a weekly email from golf course maintenance. This email details work that was performed during the prior week and outlines work that will take place in the coming week. The report can be viewed on The Olympic Club website or it can be emailed directly to you. If you want to be included in the weekly email, please send your email address to me at [email protected].

Course Maintenance Update Continued from page 18

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GM’S REPORT

Well, we have ourselves an election....for the Board of Directors. The bylaws require that each year the Board elect a Nominating Committee. The job of the Nominating Committee is to vet eligible members who have indicated a desire to serve on the Board; and, at the Annual Meeting, place four names in nomination for election to the Board of Directors. The bylaws also provide a member may be nominated from the fl oor at the Annual Meeting. In most, but not all, years, there are no nominations from the fl oor; and, as there are only four vacancies, the individuals submitted by the Nominating Committee are elected to the Board without an election. At this year’s meeting, there was a nomination from the fl oor; thus, there are fi ve nominees for the four spots on the Board.....and an election to determine the four.

The Secretary of the Club, Chris Lustic, is responsible for the conduction of the election. On November 21, he caused ballots and voting instructions to be sent to every member eligible to vote. If you are reading this, have not received a ballot, and believe you are eligible to vote, please contact Membership Director, Kin Sheffi eld at 415.345.5164. She will send a ballot to you immediately. Once you receive your ballot, complete it, and mail it back in the enclosed envelope or deposit it in one of the ballot boxes located at the front desk of both Clubhouses. Please note, regardless of the postmarked date, ballots received after December 12th will not be counted. The bylaws are very specifi c with regard to how a member shall vote. So please read and follow the instructions accompanying your ballot to ensure your vote counts. Most importantly, please vote.

On a more mundane note, in my October column, I noted patronage at the City Club’s shoe shine stand was not suffi cient to sustain the service; and the Board would review its usage through December and determine its fate. Since then, the number of members utilizing the stand has increased but not to the break-even point. If you like this service, please use it.....and look your best during the holidays. After you get your shoes shined, you can get a haircut next door from Andy and look even better.

The Club’s house wine has been quite popular with members for many years. With very little notice, we were informed Geyser Peak, which produces our house wine (and was bought by a national brand), will no longer produce private label wines. This is doubly disconcerting. In addition to looking for a new winery to produce our private label, the membership benefi ted from our long term contract which, over the years, limited cost increases to very reasonable amounts.

We are currently searching for a replacement. As the process will take time, once the Club exhausts the house label, we will serve Geyser Peak wines until the new private label winery begins delivery. Also, because we’ve been spoiled by the incredible prices we secured from Geyser Peak, in the future, it’s a good bet members will have to pay more per glass and bottle of house wine. In the meantime, enjoy.

By the way, as a reminder to those who don’t often patronize the Main Dining Rooms, our wine lists are outstanding and a veritable bargain. The lists have been assembled by Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis (who also designed the wine lists for Aqua, Pebble Beach Resorts, The Beverly Hills Hotel, and the QE II). More importantly, unlike other restaurants, which mark up their wines two and three times, the Club charges only $15 over its cost per bottle. This is a remarkable bargain for remarkable wines. As an example, the Club charges $82 for a bottle of 2002 Silver Oak Napa; elsewhere, the price would be closer to $150 or more. Come to the Club for dinner, order a nice bottle of wine, and it’s like eating for free.

The Holidays provide many opportunities for members to celebrate at both clubhouses. I hope you choose to spend some of your holiday at the Club; there are a variety of events, including Children’s Parties at the City Clubhouse, Holiday Parties at Lakeside, Christmas Day Celebrations at both Clubhouses and the New Year’s Eve Gala at Lakeside. I also hope you remember the employees who work these holidays and all other the other days of the year by donating to the Employee Holiday Fund.

To each of you and your families, I wish that your holiday season is happy and full of good cheer.

- Dennis P. Bouey

A t t n : P o s t m a s t e r P e r i o d i c a l s

You are Cordially Invited to Attend the Annual

president’s ball

Honoring Susan and Frank Morseand the Retiring Directors

On Saturday, The Twelfth Of JanuaryIn the Year Two Thousand Eight

The Olympic Club at Lakeside

$65 per person plus tax & service charge. Includes hors d’oeuvres, pre-dinner cocktails and gala dinner with wine.

Cocktails at 6:15 pm, dinner at 7pm, dancing to Pride and Joy until midnight.

Dress is Black tie optional Please call 415.404.4300 for reservations

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