StoneBridge Village News - January 2007

General Manager’s Report

Darrell Ransdell (335-7869 ex. 1756)

P.O.A. (Property Owners Association) – We have the holidays behind us and the POA staff will be working on many projects to get our clubhouse, pro shop, cart operation, and amenities, such as the pool and tennis court, ready for the coming season. Our maintenance crews have been very busy on winter projects both on the course and in the clubhouse. This time of the year we can get a lot accomplished with minimal interruption to our owners and guests. Following are some of the more visible projects:

• The approach to the bridge leading to #18 tees has been reworked to take out the “bumps”.


• The White tee area on #18 has been enlarged to accommodate the amount of play it receives.


• Hole #15 bunkers and green area is changed to increase the “area in play”, which improves this hole visually and increases the area left of the green. Once we add sand to the bunkers and some plantings this project will be complete.


• A picnic table and level area outside the west end of the Clubhouse is to provide a place for smokers away from the building. It can be used to view tennis matches and also provides a view of the driving range/chipping area.


• We piped the fireplaces in the clubhouse for propane and now have gas logs to provide both warmth and a warming atmosphere to the grille and restaurant areas. Stop in to see this attractive addition.


• Water drains are repaired at the entrance to the cart storage area and in front of the lower entrance to the clubhouse.


• We will be installing an outdoor shower for use next summer before entering the pool. This will help us keep a portion of the body lotions out of the pool and improve water clarity.


• The pool will be completely cleaned and repainted before reopening.


• The bridge on #7 hole will have the deck and railings replaced for both safety and aesthetic reasons.
  

There will be other projects depending on time and budget. No less important than these projects is the time spent on extensive cleaning and maintenance to the various clubhouse operations during these winter months.

Board Actions – The 2007 Operating Budget and Capital Budgets were recommended for approval by the Finance Committee and approved by the Board in the December meetings. If you have questions or concerns regarding the “numbers” or any other aspect of P.O.A. operations, I urge you to contact the P.O.A. office or speak to a committee member or board member. All meetings are on our P.O.A. calendar included with the newsletter on the web-site. The meetings are open for your attendance without any notice.

Also, remember that our annual meeting takes place in May and there will be election of Board seats, as well as, appointment of all committee members. Please take an interest in the operation of your P.O.A. by participating on a committee or running for a board seat. Call the P.O.A. office if you have questions. There are By-Laws and Covenants available and also a Charter for each committee that can help you determine where you may have an interest in serving. A brief resume’ of your qualifications and interests will be required for consideration by the board.

We need participation that is concerned and positive in guiding the P.O.A. toward our objective to preserve and enhance not only the P.O.A. property values but our personal property values as well.

Recreational Director

Denise Needham (417.335.7869 ext. 1754)

WOW! What a Fun time I had with all of you at the StoneBridge Christmas Party. I want to
thank everyone who attended and special thanks to our 12 days of Christmas singers; you all were fabulous. Remember the 12 days of Christmas will now be a tradition at our Christmas parties so start practicing early. I have already been planning for next year’s party and I guarantee you don’t want to miss it.

Early Announcement! We are planning the most unique Valentine’s Day Experience. The
theme is “Romance & the High Seas”. Nicol’s Fine Dining will provide authentic cuisine from
Titanic’s first class menu. Wine served during each course with in commemorative wine glasses for you to keep. A surprise guest from the Titanic will be appearing to provide trivia and details that are both informative and intriguing. You can dance to the classics performed by the 5 piece ensemble, Reflections. Plan to join us on board for a romantic and unique Valentine’s Day! All details listed below.

Valentine’s Day, “Romance & the High Seas” Join us on February 10th, for an elegant
Valentine’s Day celebration of dining and dancing.
Location: Nicol’s Fine Dining
When: February 10th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Food: Authentic Cuisine from Titanic’s first class menu.
Appetizer: Oysters Rockefeller
Soup: Cream of Barley Soup
Salad: Romaine with cold asparagus Vinaigrette
Entrée: Filet Mignon Lili and Poached Salmon with Mousseline Sauce
Dessert: Waldorf Pudding
Menu includes glass of white wine with appetizer, soup, & salad. Glass of red wine with entree and port wine with dessert.
Drinks: Wine (see above), Tea, Water, and Coffee. Commemorative Titanic Wine Glass given to each person. Cash bar will also be available.
Cost: $100.00 inclusive (includes tax and gratuity) per person and must be paid in advance to
the P.O.A. by Monday, February 5th.
Entertainment: Reflections, 5 piece ensemble and Special Guest from the Titanic.
Dress: Country Club Casual to Semi Formal or Authentic Titanic dress.
Contest: Special prize given to the person authentically dressed from the Titanic Voyage, so ladies wear your big hats.

For StoneBridge property owners call the P.O.A. at 335-7869 ext.1760 or for lodging packages call Valerie at 243-8233.

SkipBo Invitation! An invitation to all ladies of StoneBridge and local Villa members.
If you like to play cards, come join us for SkipBo. It’s an easy game to learn and we play every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month. We meet in the lounge upstairs at the StoneBridge Clubhouse. You don’t need to let anyone know ahead of time, you just come when you can. We start at 10:00 a.m. and stop for lunch downstairs in the LedgeStone Grille around 12:30 and play as long as you want. Any question please call Sandy Copperstone at 332-2688 or email sgcopperstone@aol.com. Due to the restaurant being closed on January 8th, there will be a potluck lunch, so please bring a plated dish and your own plate/utensils. Thank you, Sandy Copperstone.

Below are events scheduled in January.
Fitness Orientation: I will be conducting a fitness orientation class every Tuesday and
Thursday at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse fitness room. I will give lessons on how the various fitness machines and weights operate. No advance sign-up is needed.

Couples Bridge! There has been some response for couples bridge. We have three couples ready to start play. However, we need more couples. Remember you would only meet once a month with evening dinner. Carl Schumacher has offered to help organize the couples’s bridge, so please call him at 699-1754 to sign-up and discuss the best time and day for everyone.

Golf Course Superintendent

Jim Pyle (417.339.2130)

There has been much discussion regarding snow removal for driveways. If you do not presently have a flag and you would like to be added to the snow removal list, please call the P.O.A. office. The cost will be $20, $30, or $40 depending on your driveway. I will come out and inspect your driveway. You will be billed accordingly. The driveways will be done after we have finished our street work. The street work that we do is done by priority – working from main streets to smaller streets. From the start of bad weather, the east gate road will be closed and the gates will not be operating. In the past when the gates were closed, people still drove around the barricades. Please do not do this as the gates will not open and you will have to come back down the hill.

Golf Pro

BILL HASLER (417.335.8187)

It’s 2007 already and our schedule is filling up quickly. Many of our major events are booked. The Jr. Golf Clinic is July 9th -12th, Red Cross is July 14th, Ladies Invitational is September 7th, Jeff Julian is September 17th, and the Men’s Member Guest is September 21st - 23rd.

By now, all 2006 golf shop credits have been used. We will begin to build the books again
starting with league play the first week in April. New in the shop for 2007 are long sleeve Pima cotton logo shirts for only $31.00. We also have some specials left over from 2006. Right now all caps and visors are only $10.00 and golf gloves are on special if you buy 4 you get 2 free.

In gearing up for the upcoming season, you may want to look at the quality of your equipment. Now is the time to re-grip and/or repair any clubs you have that may need it.

We are private now. If you have any questions as to what that means for you and your guests, please feel free to call the pro shop at 417-335-8187.

Golf Tip of the Month
Making solid contact through the winter months can be a challenge. Because of the wet
fairways, cold air, and having to dress accordingly the golf ball seems to travel shorter than we
are used to. Here are a few tips to help you during the few colder months:

1. Make sure to take enough club so that you are swinging in balance. Balance is the key to any golf swing and trying to hit the ball HARD will make being balanced difficult.


2. Gripping down and placing the ball further back in your stance than usual will help make a solid strike. The dampness of the fairways that freezes at night and then thaws during the day makes the strike of the ball a little more difficult.


3. When the winds pick up, try using one or two extra clubs on approach shots. The amount of spin imparted on the ball is less when swinging easier. By swinging the longer club, the ball will not spin to raise the ball up into the wind. This will help a lot when trying to master tip #1.


4. During the winter months, greens are a little slower and damper. Practice on the putting green prior to your round by hitting some longer length putts. This will also help your adjustment chipping, by seeing how the ball rolls out.


5. On mornings there is dew left on the greens, watch closely your playing partner’s golf ball as it rolls on the green. The line the ball leaves is a great advantage in the wintertime.

These tips should help you in the winter months. Seek help from your golf professionals if these tips do not cover your winter problems.

Ledgestone Grille & Nicol's Fine Dining —Bob Nicol (417.239.0445)

From the Director of Finance

Delinquent Assessments:
Claudell Ervin
Mat Watson
Kenneth Schultz
Lee Mason
Gregory L. Filkins
John Telford
James Azzone
Lois Mason
Jon Tennison
Ronald Questad
John C. David
Siging Tang
Timothy Hoffmeister

January Meeting Schedule

StoneBridge Village

Board of Directors

POA Committee Members: