December 2011 December 2011 Black Tie Member Holiday Party Friday December 16 th Special Musical guest Izzy Chait, performing in the Ballroom from 8-11pm Check out Izzy at www.izzychait.com New Year’s Eve DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 P .M. $65 all inclusive Pay at the Door* Cash Bar FREE CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT MIDNIGHT RESERVATIONS* REQUIRED AT EXT . 215 *credit card required to hold reservation SATURDAY , DECEMBER 31 The Belmont Bettys performing from 8pm-Midnight STARTERS: Shrimp & Crab Bisque Soup with Garlic Crostini Imported & Domestic Cheeses Salad Bar MAIN ENTREES: Slow Oven Roasted Baron of Beef with Au Jus and Horseradish Crispy Breast of Chicken with Calvados Apple Sauce Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon Mandarin Orange Sauce Twice Baked Potatoes Wild Rice Pilaf with Roasted Pine Nuts Green Beans Almandine and Caramelized Ginger Carrots DESSERTS: Traditional Croquenbush Assorted selections of Cakes and Pies Delectable assorted Mini Pastries
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A Publication of Marina City ClubA Publication of Marina City Club December 2011December 2011
Black TieMember
Holiday PartyFriday
December 16th
Special Musicalguest
Izzy Chait,performing
in the Ballroomfrom 8-11pm
Check out Izzyat
www.izzychait.com
New Year’s Eve
DOORS OPEN AT
7:00 P.M.
$65all inclusivePay at the Door*
Cash Bar
FREE
CHAMPAGNE
TOAST AT
MIDNIGHT
RESERVATIONS*REQUIRED AT
EXT. 215*credit card requiredto hold reservation
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
The Belmont Bettys
performing from
8pm-Midnight
STARTERS:Shrimp & Crab Bisque Soup
with Garlic Crostini
Imported & Domestic Cheeses
Salad Bar
MAIN ENTREES:Slow Oven Roasted Baron of Beef
with Au Jus and Horseradish
Crispy Breast of Chickenwith Calvados Apple Sauce
Pan-Seared Atlantic SalmonMandarin Orange Sauce
Twice Baked Potatoes
Wild Rice Pilaf with Roasted Pine Nuts
Green Beans Almandine andCaramelized Ginger Carrots
DESSERTS:Traditional Croquenbush
Assorted selections of Cakes and PiesDelectable assorted Mini Pastries
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Holidays are in full swing, and weare so excited to share them with
you. Our December to Remember kicksoff with our Member Holiday Party onFriday, December 16th. We wanteveryone to come relax with their fellowclub members and enjoy the musicalstyling of Izzy Chait. Regular dinnermenu served that evening, howevertable reservations are highlyrecommended. Bar seats are firstcome, first serve.
Next, our annual Hanukkah Buffet isWednesday, December 21st. Buffet is$26.95++ per adult, $17.95++ per childand under 5 are free. A rabbi will behere to lead us in prayer andcelebration at will begin at 7pm.
And lastly, the New Year’s Evecelebration on Saturday, December31st. We are excited to have TheBelmont Bettys here, with a surprisemusical guest from 8pm-midnight.Buffet is $65 per person, all inclusive, andyou will pay at the door, howeverReservation are still required at Ext 215.We will hold your reservation with acredit card, and will require a 24 hourcancellation notice to avoid beingcharged $20 per person. You may giveus your info over the phone.
Please Note: Author’s Corner willreturn in January on 1/19/2012 withMCC’s very own, Joann Linville. She willbe discussing and selling her new book“7 Steps to An Acting Craft” which canhelp anyone who is interested in actingor public speaking. We look forward thisevent with her.
Thank you for a fabulous 2011 andwe look forward to serving you in 2012.
~The Restaurant and Café Staff
Holiday Events:Friday, December 2
TENNIS HOLIDAY PARTY
in the Galaxy BallroomContact Gene for more information
• • •Friday, December16
MEMBER HOLIDAY PARTY
Music with Izzy Chait from 8pm-11pm
Reservations required Regular Dinner menu served that evening
NO ROOM SERVICE• • •
Wednesday, December 21HANUKKAH BUFFET CELEBRATION
6-10pm Rabbi Mark Rubenstein will be with us for the evening
NO ROOM SERVICE• • •
NYE!Rock in the New Year with The Belmont Bettys,
featuring surprise Musical Guest.Buffet $65 all inclusive, and includes
Champagne Toast at Midnight.NO ROOM SERVICE
• • •3rd floor closure from December 24-31 Re-open for regular business hours on
Monday, January 2, 2012Café will remain open except for
December 24, 25, 31 & January1, 2012
RestaurantNews
By Candace Miller,Food & Beverage Director
Peter Alleman*Curt Clemen
Dina & Charles Crump*Dallas Dunn
Julio & Marlene GiuerreroSid & Lindsay Hamburg
Thomas Leisten*Harvey Levin*
Danny & Megan MontamediniaAntoine Petit*
Paula Schlesinger
* non-resident members
Welcome New Members
MARINA CITY CLUB4333 Admiralty WayMarina del Rey, CA 90292(310) 822-0611
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nate HoldenPresident
Tony LiefVice President
Jerry SimonoffChief Financial Officer
Marie RassmanSecretary
Elyse FildermanDirector
MCC CLUB COUNCILElyse FildermanPresident
Sue LiefFitness/Membership
John Marshall & Ernie FinoTennis
Sandy AbouafRestaurant Committee
Bill BerkovitzNon-Resident Representative
MARINA CITY CLUB STAFFSusan LarsonGeneral Manager
Catriona McCarthyAssistant Manager
Rose JudkinsDirector of Resident Services
Gina AmmiratoDirector of Property Services
Susan StohrerDirector of Fitness Center
Gene DesrochersTennis Director
Diane BrooksTennis Coordinator
Mark BaldusDirector of Engineering
MARINA LIFESTYLE MAGAZINEMarina Lifestyle Magazineis a monthly publication ofthe Marina City Club.For editorial information,please contact the Executive Office:
phone:(310) 822-0611, Ext. 236
fax:(310) 578-4905
Dear Homeowners,
Season’s GreetingsThis is the season to wish everyone Happy Holidays and give thanks to the
employees who have provided service to the homeowners during the past year. Thisincludes our maintenance personnel, grounds keepers, and especially our restaurantemployees who host for us one of the finest restaurants in the Marina. We all knowthat our chefs prepare the best food bar none. The Marina City Property has beenmanaged very well during the last year and the management company should becomplimented for it. The Sky Security Services has protected our property and hasbeen responsive when we needed other types of services. An example is that theyminimized damages to multiple units by shutting off water valves and that is notwithin their scope of duties. We can be proud of the fact that the ManagementCouncil renewed the contract with Sky Security Services for another year.
Double TaxationThe Homeowners have been complaining, and justifiably so, about being taxed
double. We pay ground rent, we pay taxes on the units based on proposition 13, andwe are required to pay a third tax known as Possessory Interest Tax. The Board ofEqualization will be encouraged to repeal the Possessory Interest Tax levied here atthe Marina City Club. To do so, each homeowner will be asked to sign a petitionrequesting the Board of Equalization to act on repealing the Possessory Interest Tax.Please contact the management company office to obtain a petition for circulation.We can be successful in our effort if all homeowners participate. I will personally takethe petition to the Board of Equalization and encourage them to act on your behalf.When we are successful in 2013, we can rejoice and say Happy New Year.
Fitness CenterThe Fitness Center renovation, which started early November, is on track to be
completed in four months. The Fitness Center renovation is designed: to upgrade theFitness Center; make it more attractive; increase membership; and increase ourproperty values. While there will be some inconvenience, you will be proud andable to boast about the property once the project is completed. Thank you for yourcontinued cooperation.
Appointment of Permanent General ManagerAt the last Management Council Meeting Susan Larson of Seabreeze
Management Company was recommended to be the General Manager of theMarina City Club. For more than a year we conducted a nationwide search toreplace Ms. Karen DuBose. During this time Ms. Larson served as Interim GeneralManager and did an outstanding job. After careful consideration it was apparentthat Ms. Larson was head and shoulders above the other candidates. Ms. Larsonpreviously held the position of President of Seabreeze Management Company. Sheattended every Management Council Meeting and Homeowner Meeting afterSeabreeze Company was selected to manage the Marina City Club property. Ms.Larson is well qualified and will serve the homeowners well.
RecyclingWaste Management started collecting our trash in November and has a more
complete recycling program than NASA, our previous trash collector. This changeinitially saves the homeowners over $25,000 annually. If we cooperate andparticipate in the recycling program we will derive dividends and additional savingswhen we renegotiate our next contract. Full participation will require that you bag allcontaminated “disposable” trash and place it in the trash chutes. All bottles, cans,and paper will be deposited in the recycle bin located next to the trash chute. Yourcooperation will earn us money and protect our environment. Please explain therecycling program to your housekeepers.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. I’m very proud to have served as yourPresident in 2011.
Message fromthe President
By Nate Holden, President of the Marina City Club
Homeowners Association
www.nateholden.com
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N ovember 11-13, 2011 marked anothertrip to the beautiful Shadow Mountain
Resort in Palm Desert for the Marina CityClub faithful. Friday was beautiful, withcasual doubles played by members and thepro, Gene, in the late afternoon in balmydesert weather under clear skies. Saturdaymorning, the skies opened and kept thecourts wet all day, preventing us fromplaying a much-anticipated match withIronwood Country Club. Members went tomovies, casinos, The Living Desert, andrelaxed by shopping. Saturday night was awonderful four-course dinner at The Nest, adesert hot-spot, with live music and dancing.Eighteen members attended the dinner anda wonderful time was had by all.
On Sunday morning, we played mixeddoubles against Shadow Mountain and ourteam won all but one match. It was abeautiful day and everyone was thrilled toget some tennis in, before returning toMarina Del Rey that afternoon. Althoughthe weather did not cooperate completely,we had another memorable trip to thedesert with friends.
Annual Palm DesertTennis Weekend
T he Marina City Club hosted our first Junior Kids Dayon Saturday November 5, 2011 from 1-3pm on
courts 1 and 2. Several brave and generous membersvolunteered their time to help set up quickstart tenniscourts, barbeque, and coach the kids so they couldgain a love and respect for the game of tennis. Fivekids showed up and played for between 1 and 2 hours,getting instruction from Diane, Gene, and othermembers. All the kids played games in the quickstarttennis format, keeping score with clothespins on the 36’courts. They played singles and doubles, as well as theold standby “jail.” At the end, every kid received prizes,including a t-shirt, tattoos, notebooks, rules of tennis, keychains, and balls. These were provided generously byDiane and the Southern California Tennis Association.After tennis, the kids and parents enjoyed barbequecooked by Chris and Brian. We hope to do another kidsday in the spring. We hope to see you there!
Junior Kids Day at MCC
December
2nd
Tennis Holiday
PartyGalaxy Room
$25 at the door
for the Buffet
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Halloween Party
Gene’sMonthly Tip
T he weather’s getting cold, somake sure you warm up before
your matches during the wintermonths. Pre-match warm-up shouldconsist of dynamic stretching, somelight jogging around the court (3 lapsis ideal), and some footwork exercisesso you are ready to move from pointone. Arm circles, trunk rotations, andknee bends are just some of theexcellent dynamic stretches you cando. For a visual on these exercises,check out Gene’s latest video onyoutube called, “5 Dynamic Stretchesfor Tennis.” See you on the courts!
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Susan Stohrer, Fitness Director
The Fitness Center Staff would liketo wish everyone a Happy Holiday.
Have a safe and healthy holiday season!
We are looking forward toserving you in the New Year.
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