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Feb 2007

No. 02Vol.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

Feb 2007

No. 02Vol.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

Above and Opposite Page: Photographs from 2007 Hike and Dip by Michael Mustacchi

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

COVERArtist Charles Malcolm Allen composed a sketch of our new President, Susan Morse. This is Mr. Allen’s 12th presidential sketch for the Olympian cover.

OLYMPIAN STAFF www.olyclub.com

Editor: Tom Hall ([email protected])

Communications Director: Julia West ([email protected])

Feature Writer: Gerry Stratford

Contributing Writers: Bruce Flower and Brian Murphy

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

OLYMPIAN (ISSN 0030-2163) is published monthly for $43.20 per year (single copies $3.60 each) by The Olympic Club at 524 Post Street, San Francisco, California 94102. Phone 415.345.5100. Periodicals Postage Paid at the Post Office at San Francisco, California. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Olympic Club, 524 Post Street, San Francisco, California 94102. For prompt delivery of the Magazine, Olympians should please notify the Membership Department at 524 Post Street, San Francisco, California of any change of address. Telephone Clark Sherman at 415.345.5211.

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City Club 415.345.5100 - Lakeside 415.404.4300 [email protected]

MONTHLY FEATURES02 President’s Memo15 AD’s Update10 February Calendar12 March Calendar13 One-on-One

18 Tee to Green19 Rules of Golf19 Tips from the Pros21 GM’s Report

SPORTS

16 31st Christmas Handball Doubles by Bernie Samet

17 Postural Performance by Tristan Kirchknopf

18 Rawson Inducted as SGA President by Warren Krauss

20 Rugby Kicks off Season by Kevin Barth

20 OC Invitational Squash Tournament by Bernie Samet

GOVERNANCE

03 2007 Officers and Directors

05 Meet President Susan Morse by Brian Murphy

SOCIAL

06 2007 President’s Ball photos by Tom Hall

08 2nd Annual Hall of Fame

dear olympianI am honored and thrilled to be chosen as President of the Olympic Club. This is an exciting year for all of us. We will be able to use our new building for the full year and that will give us the opportunity for additional, new athletic activities as well as exciting social events. Such great opportunities for 2007 would not have been possible without your patience throughout our long construction period.

Also exciting for members will be the U.S. Amateur, which we are hosting at Lakeside in August. I am sure you will enjoy attending this national event and complimentary tickets will be made available to members.

My focus for 2007 will be:• Stewardship, protecting our tradition and our assets• Financial responsibility, keeping our fi nancial house in order and providing our members up-to-date information on our fi nances• Responsiveness to members, listening to our members and making sure our Club’s programs, sports teams and facilities meet your needs

Building the magnifi cent new clubhouse downtown was a tremendous accomplishment. We now have more than 500 people on the waitlist for membership and a beautiful new facility that will continue to attract more members. Like any family that survives a major renovation knows, the project took longer and cost more than we expected. Now we can close the checkbook, take a breath, and enjoy our wonderful new home.

The Olympic Club is a big business now and has grown dramatically just since the year 2000. The balance sheet shows total assets of $141 million, up $100 million dollars since 2000, and membership equity of $63 million.

The Board of Directors joins me in pledging to you that 2007 will be a year worthy of the great traditions of this Club. We want to make sure that our resources are used most effi ciently to meet your demands. We have just completed further changes to the 6th fl oor workout area in response to members’ suggestions. However, some of the choices we have had to make were not easy. We decided to limit weekday lunch service in our formal dining rooms in the City Club and at Lakeside as utilization was low. This was a very diffi cult decision for the Board as we all enjoy our beautiful dining rooms. We will continue to examine other ways that these lovely venues can be made available to members, including reintroducing our Speaker Series for noontime luncheons at the City Club in the spring.

We need to hear from you in order to do our job well. Please say hello and let the Board, your committees, and me know what works and what could use improvement. I will see you on the tee, on the practice range, in the gym, or on my way to a meeting!

Susan S. Morse

PRESIDENT’S MEMO

NEWS 02

2007 Officers and Directors

2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2007 COMMITTEES

ACTIVITIESVictoria Raffetto-Masliah, ChairDebbie AvakianTina AvelarRandall G. ChapmanGraham CooverSabrina F. LowellConnie ShanahanMatt TalbotBruce WoodwardRich Garvin, Ex-Officio

ADMISSIONSRichard J. Guggenhime, ChairT. Max Kniesche, III, Co-ChairAmelie Keane, Co-ChairMichael P. CarrollLeonard FregosiJim GriffithVince KilduffWilliam P. Lynch, Jr.Craig MoodyMatt SheehanMike StecherMike TamasRudy VasquezLarry Vierra

ATHLETICMichael P. Strain, ChairEllen BerminghamFrank Billante

Margo DiamondRobert A. EnnisPaul FeltonJP Morgan RJ Murray Thomas L. Piazza

COMMUNICATIONSB. Patrick Belding, Chair John Gumas Bart F. LallyRobert MizonoJames RobertsonBeverly SteffenAustin WalshR. J. Murray, Athletic Liaison Tim Keane, Ex-Officio

DEVELOPMENT & SPECIAL PROJECTSFrank Clifford, ChairMike Carroll Paul N. CesariAl CliffordJim GriffithRichard G. HolmEd MarinucciJohn MasliahE. Craig MoodyBill OldsMike StecherThomas A. Tucker

DISCIPLINEJohn Dooling, ChairPaul AlvaradoDon CasperBill GabrielJim MasonMike Singer

FINANCEKirk Werner, ChairJeff Banchero George DiesJames KirkMaurice MonserezMike MurrayDavid ThompsonGene VallaValerie WilsonJack Sweitzer, Ex-Officio

GOLFDennis F. Murphy, Chair David J. BonelliKevin CroninMike DoughertyMel MurphyWarren RichterSteve SanguinettiMark SchulzBill Walsh

GOLF TOURNAMENTRoger J. Pytlewski, Chair Mike AbendrothSusan CampbellTimothy E. DienJay FriedrichsJohn M. JackMichael J. MorganCraig C. RossiSteve Sanguinetti

GREENRichard G. Holm, Chair Jack BieberDavid J. BonelliStu KinderWarren RichterGerry StratfordBill Walsh

HALL OF FAMEGeorge M. Barry, ChairShawn DahlemDon PapaJ. Nielsen RogersMarc C. RosenDave SchindlerMike Strain, Athletic ChairDoug Norton, Ex-Officio

Susan S. Morse, President Patrick J. Murphy, Vice President Christian W. Lustic, Secretary Kirk G. Werner, Treasurer

E. Jeffrey BancheroJohn J. Cope James S. Kirk Maurice Monserez

Bill R. Poland Joseph C. Sheehy David A. Thompson William L. Timoney

continued on next page

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2007 COMMITTEES (continued)

HISTORY & ARCHIVES Robert L. Lalanne, Chair Ray ArataScott D. GriffinRaymond D. HehmanDennis J. HerreraBill LastTerrence M. SmithPeter E. SummervilleJay MacIntoshJohn Marciano

HOUSEMartin F. Labagh, ChairSteve AustinJohn Gay Chris JueBrian C. MurphyMichael P. O’BryanPhyllis QuinnPatrick Quinn

Mike Riordan

INSURANCE & RISK MGMTStephen E. Leveroni, Chair Warren KraussJon LangeBrian McDonnellJames L. PaverNancy Russell Kirk Werner, Treasurer, Ex-Officio

INVESTMENT & ENDOWMENTJeffrey J. Bergholt, ChairBob Brady, Jr.Marx CazenaveEmmy EhrlichDiane KirchnerJohn Ringgenberg

JUNIOR MEMBERSGeorge W. Borges, Chair Anthony J. CliffordLeslie DavisMatt McKayAmy MurphyPaul Simpson

LEGALWilliam L. Marchant, Chair Paul A. AherneDale L. Allen, Jr.Grady M. BoldingDon ClayDave EvansJohn ParenteClaude PerasoMike Plimack

TENNISCharles R. Joseph, ChairMartin Briesach Yvonne Y. ChanGeoff CyckmanBonnie LarsenJeff UrbanWalter J. Morris, Historian

2007 COMMISSIONERS

Raymond D. Williamson III, BasketballBrian B. O’Connor, Deputy BasketballJim Sweeney, Deputy BasketballJohn Wu, Deputy BasketballJames Cronin, Deputy BasketballLisa Hunt, CyclingNoel E. Murphy, Deputy CyclingChris Tico, HandballMichael McDonald, Deputy HandballCourtland W. Durling, LacrosseKevin P. Higgins, Deputy LacrosseRobert Chan, PistolStephen Goth, RifleCarl Hansen, RugbyNathan Rundel, Deputy RugbyBart Lally, RunningDennis Shea, ShotgunRobert Gallo, SoccerJames Volpentest, Deputy SoccerJulie Megorden, Soccer

Allison Vigil, Deputy SoccerDean Cappellazzo, SoftballLouis Alessandria, Deputy SoftballRichard Garvin, SquashRobert Marshall, Deputy SquashMatthew G. McKay, Masters SwimmingA. Schilling, Deputy Masters SwimmingMichelle Deasy, Roughwater SwimmingGregory Myers, Deputy Roughwater SwimmingGeorge Barry, TriathlonEve Kuhlmann, Deputy TriathlonPaul K. Felton, Water Polo Andrew J. Stoddard, Deputy Water PoloDouglas A. Norton, Deputy Water PoloHeather Rodde, Deputy Water Polo

SGADavid R. Rawson, PresidentThomas J. Molumphy, Vice PresidentRobert S. Venning, Secretary

Brian A. Holt, Treasurer & Tour. Co-ChairCarroll J. Collins, III, Membership ChairGary A. Coover, Tour. Co-ChairRobert B. Henry, Activities Co-ChairWarren J. Krauss, Communications ChairBruce S. Osterman, Activities Co-Chair

WSGPSMaxine Monaghan, CaptainFran Gentry, Co-Captain/WGANC RepCarol Anthony, Recording SecretaryPat Crowley, Corr. Secretary/MembershipMartha Fleischmann, TreasurerBeverly Borcherding, Tour. Co-ChairAnna Murphy, Tour. Co-ChairKathy Funston, Invitational ChairRomana Bracco, Handicap ChairCathie Hehman, News Editor

Dennis P. Bouey, General ManagerMichael Dewees, Lakeside Manager Jay Bedsworth, City Club ManagerCeleste Repsher, HR Director

Gary Macknin, ControllerPat Finlen, Dir. Golf Maintenance OperationsChris Stein, Head Golf Professional

STAFF

Nigel O’ Rourke, Head Tennis ProfessionalGary Crook, Athletic DirectorKin Sheffield, Membership Director

GOVERNANCE 04

Meet President Susan Morseby Brian Murphy

If it took the Club 147 years before electing a woman as President, consider Susan Morse just the one for the job. Put simply, she’s trained for the gig, whether as part of the vanguard of women who attended business school and conquered big-time finance in the 1970s, or now, as the first female to add the word “Madame” to the title of President of the Club.

Change doesn’t come quickly in life, but Morse has never been one to sit around and wait for it. Though Susan Stratton grew up in sleepy St. Augustine, Florida as an athletic youngster who played golf, basketball and swam amid the Spanish moss and slow pace of the Deep South, she always fixed her eye on a distant horizon. It’s what drove her to college at Tufts, where she studied political science and history, and skied the mountains of New England, and what fueled her to spend summers hitchhiking around Europe, even once taking a job as a chambermaid in Switzerland to make some dough.

After Tufts, she married classmate Frank Morse, and eyed a business

career, the kind her mother’s generation never dreamed of. After earning her MBA from Wharton in 1974, it was off to the world of Corporate Finance for Prudential Insurance in New Jersey.

“I was the only woman on the platform,” she said, remembering daily commutes amid the business suits and power ties. You can see the pattern beginning to develop: Susan Morse didn’t want to necessarily follow someone else’s idea of her life.

As is often the case for those with a pioneer spirit, the Morses felt the tug of the West calling them to California. Though Morse admits it was initially a fear of earthquakes that prevented her and Frank from moving, a business trip that housed her at the Stanford Court and had her working from the Embarcadero Center caused her to say to herself, “Gee, this is a wonderful place.” She worked a transfer within Prudential, as did Frank within his bank, and they moved to San Francisco in 1981, with infant son, Eric, in tow. Once in their Forest Hill neighborhood, brother Gregory would join Eric, both of whom are now Club members.

A life of exotic travel and business adventure unfolded for Morse. She formed her own company, MRW & Associates, an energy advisory firm, and traveled extensively throughout North America and Asia, advising clients, including Trust Company of the West and the World Bank, on financing and capital resource issues. Not that it was always glamorous: Morse recalled business meetings at various men’s clubs across North America, some of which required her to use back entrances and separate rooms.

And yet, when the Club began to admit women members in 1992, Morse wanted to be an Olympian. Consider it another life’s goal for a woman who attains a lot of them.

“I wanted to join because I was an athlete as a kid, and I wanted to get back to playing golf and working out, and the history and the tradition of the Club appealed to me,” she said before catching herself, and with a good-hearted laugh added, “Well, not all of the history!”

Once ensconced in the cycle of tee times and gym workouts, Morse made fast friends and found herself pulled to the work of committees, where she could put to use her energy and intelligence. She first served on the Junior Committee, and then the Admissions Committee, both of which she chaired. She also served on the Nominating Committee, and then the Board, culminating in becoming President in December 2006, a historic moment that saw a 6-6 tie broken when five past Presidents voted in a tiebreaker.

“I don’t think it was a grand social statement,” said Morse, currently continued on page 8Susan Morse with husband Frank and sons Gregory and Eric.

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President’s Ball

a Senior Client Advisor at Mosaic Financial Partners in downtown San Francisco. “I think they were just saying, ‘she’s worked hard for the Club and has important things in mind for the Club in the future.’”

Morse’s speech at January’s President’s Ball centered on her themes of stewardship of the Club’s assets, financial responsibility and responsiveness to all members, three themes she sees coming together at this summer’s USGA U.S. Amateur Championship at Lakeside. “The Club’s reputation will be enhanced, business aspects will be well-managed, and members will be able to attend for free,” says Morse.

When NBC’s nationally televised broadcast will show the winner being honored, the ceremony will include the first female President in Club history. Standing on the green with the champ, Susan Morse won’t think so much about labels. As she said at the President’s Ball, “I do not stand here as a representative of female members of The Olympic Club. I am simply a proud Olympian who is honored to have been elected your President.”

2nd Annual Hall of FameAs the nation’s oldest athletic club, the Olympic Club is rich in athletic history. In honor of that rich history, the Club held its second annual Hall of Fame dinner on January 23.

Someone once said, “An athlete should not be measured by the amount of their successes alone, but rather one’s success should be measured by value they contribute to their sport and community.” Clearly, all eight athletes inducted on Tuesday night have brought such value to their sport, community, and to The Olympic Club.

The event’s Master of Ceremonies was the infamous Mr. Bob Sarlatte. Additional speakers were Director Joe Sheehy, Hall of Fame Committee member Doug Norton, and the Club’s President, Susan Morse.

The inaugural Hall of Fame was last year, which featured 9 inductees. This year’s sold-out event inducted 8 new athletes and was capped off with emotional speeches by:• Three-time 1960 Olympic Gold Medal winner Steve Clark.• Captain of the Women’s 2000 US Olympic Silver Medal winning water polo team, Maureen O’Toole Purcell.• Lastly, San Francisco’s very own two-time PGA Major Winner Johnny Miller.

Additional winners were:• Mr. Bob Brady (National Champion in Handball) – 1950’s• Philo Jacoby (World Champion Marksman and Strong Man) – Late 1800’s• John Hanify (Sailing) – 1920’s• Babe Hollingberry (Football) – 1920’s• Al DeFerrari (Wrestling & Diving) – 1930’s

More in-depth and great historical information including film and pictures of all these special athletes can be found in the new kiosk located in the Hall of Fame Room at Post Street. We encourage all members to take a look.

So many people have participated in the organization and realization of the night’s festivities. Special thanks go to prior Presidents Ed Rudloff, Ed Riordon, and Frank Clifford. In addition, former Hall of Fame Committee Chair Joe Sheehy, Joe Stretch and Phyllis Quinn, as well as General Manager Dennis Bouey and his staff, Jay Bedsworth, Vicki, Tom and Athletic Director Gary Crook. Hall of Fame committee members for 2006/2007 include new Chairperson George Barry, Phyllis Quinn, Joe Sheehy, Don Papa, Doug Norton, Mark Rosen, Shawn Dahlem, and Nielsen and David Schindler.

“Meet President Susan Morse” continued from page 5

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Hall of Fame inductees, Johnny Miller, Maureen O’Toole and Steve Clark

awards night

Triathlon & Running

S P O R T S

WHEN: Thursday, March 8th

WHERE: City Clubhouse

RESERVATIONS: 415.345.5213

DETAILS: Triathlon/Running Awards Night, Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm.

COST: Cost is $43 per person and includes City Clubhouse Thursday Night Buffet.

DRESS CODE: Business Casual

WHERE: Sky and Post Street Gyms.

COST: $50 Junior Member, $85 Child of Member, $125 Guest of Member.

REGISTRATION: Deadline to register is Monday, February 26th. For questions, concerns, or to receive a registration form, please call League Manager John Perez at 415.345.5228 or email ([email protected]) .

DETAILS: The Club proudly presents the 3rd Annual Spring Basketball Leagues for Junior members, children of members, and guests of members. Junior OC members receive space priority in all leagues. This is a great opportunity for those of you that are looking to have your son or daughter participate in a league outside of the CYO format. Over 300 players participated last season. Each league is very organized, well coached and focuses on skill development. After an evaluation workout, teams will be selected by the coaches in a draft style format. Don’t miss out; register your son or daughter today! Space is limited in each division.

Please Note: No Games Easter Weekend!

L E A G U E SS P O R T Sjunior basketball

Sunday Spring Leagues

DIVISION I:Boys League: 9th, 10th, 11th GradeGirls League: 9th, 10th, 11th Grade

Season Length:Sunday, March 4th - Sunday, May 6th (8 weeks)

Games:Boys D-I games will be on Sundays at 4, 5 and 6pm (sky)Girls D-I games will be on Sundays at 5 and 6pm (post)

Evaluation Day:Boys Division I League: Sunday, March 4th 9-11am (sky)Girls Division I League: Sunday, March 4th 9-11am (post)

DIVISION II: Boys League: 7th and 8th GradeGirls League: 7th and 8th Grade


Games:Boys D-II games will be on Sundays at 1, 2 and 3pm (sky)Girls D-II games will be on Sundays at 3 and 4pm (post)

Evaluation Day:Boys Division II League: Sunday, March 4th 11am-1pm (sky)Girls Division II League: Sunday, March 4th 11am-1pm (post)

DIVISION III:Boys League: 5th and 6th GradeBoys League: 5th and 6th Grade


Games:

Boys D-III games will be on Sundays at 11am & 12pm (post) Girls D-III games will be on Sundays at 1 & 2pm (post)

Evaluation Day:Boys Division III League: Sunday, March 4th 1pm-3pm (sky)Girls Division III League: Sunday, March 4th 1pm-3pm (post)

DIVISION IV:Boys League: 3rd and 4th GradeGirls League: 3rd and 4th Grade


Games:Boys D-IV games will be on Sundays at 12pm (sky)Girls D-IV games will be on Saturdays at 11am (sky)Evaluation Day:Boys Division IV League: Sunday, March 4th from 3-5pm (sky)Girls Division IV League: Sunday, March 4th from 3-5pm (post)

INCLUDES: Excellent Coaching & Skill Instruction • 6 games guaranteed • Playoffs & Championship • Awards: Team & Individual

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/C 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 Practice (Sky) 9-11am, Masters Practice (Post) 9-11am

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, 5:30-6:30pm, Athletic Prep (6th fl .) 12:30–2pm,5:30-7pm

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, Mat Pilates (3rd fl .) 12–1pm, 5:30-6:30pm, Athletic Prep (6th fl .) 12:30–2pm,5:30-7pm

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

FEBRUARYAquatics ScheduleMon & Fri: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 6-7:30am, 12-1pm, Water Conditioning (Natatorium) 10-10:40am, Jr Swim Hours 3-6pm

Tues: Jr. Practice 3:45-5pm, Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 12-1pm, 6-7pm, Waterpolo Practice (Sutter St.) 7-9pm, Jr. Swim Hours 3-6pm

Wed: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 6-7:30am, 12-1pm, Water Conditioning (Natatorium) 10-10:40am, Jr Swim Hours 3-6pm, Women’s Water Polo Practice(Sutter St.) 6-8pm

Thurs: Jr. Practice 3:45-5pm, Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 12-1pm, 6-7pm, Jr. Swim Hours 3-6pm

Sat: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 8-10am, Junior Swim Hours 9am-5pm, Jr. Practice 12-1pm

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1• Squash Round Robin/Instruction with John Lau 4-5:30pm• Handball Playday 4-8pm• Basketball A & C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)

2• City Clubhouse Crabfeed - No Host Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dress Code: Business Casual

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

• Soccer Indoor @ (Post Gym), 5:30-8pm

3• Lakeside Clubhouse New Member Tour 10am, Meet in Clubhouse Lobby• Masters Water Polo Tournament @ City Clubhouse, Sutter Street Pool

• City Clubhouse Crabfeed - No Host Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dress Code: Business Casual• Basketball National Team Practices A & Open Team Workout 9-11am (Sky Gym)

4• Basketball National & Golden Masters Team Practice 9-11am (Sky Gym)

5• Basketball C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)

6• Squash Round Robin/Instruction with John Lau 5-6:30pm• Squash Doubles Clinic 6:30pm • Basketball B League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)


8• Squash Round Robin/Instruction with John Lau 4-5:30pm• Basketball A & C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)

9• Lakeside Clubhouse Crabfeed - No-host Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dancing 8:30pm. Dress Code: Business Casual


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• Swimming @ USF Valentine’s Swim Meet

• Lakeside Clubhouse Crabfeed - No-host Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dancing 8:30pm. Dress Code: Business Casual• Basketball National Team Practices A & Open Team Workout 9-11am (Sky Gym)


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• Squash Beginner’s Clinic 5-7pm• Basketball C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)

13• Squash Round Robin/Instruction with John Lau 5-6:30pm • Basketball B League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)

14 Valentine’s Day

• City Clubhouse Valentine’s Theatre Night - Jersey Boys - Dinner 5:30pm, Show 8pm (SOLD OUT)• City Clubhouse Valentine’s Dinner, Prix Fixe Dinner Seatings 8-9pm

15• Mark Twain Book Club @ 12:30pm, City Clubhouse Squire Room, Snow by Orhan Panuk• Squash Round Robin/Instruction with John Lau 4-5:30pm• Handball Playday 4-8pm• Basketball A & C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)

16• Golf No Guest Play Lake, Modifi ed Guest Play Ocean 9-10:30 Only

• Lakeside Clubhouse Crabfeed - No-host Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dancing 8:30pm. Dress Code: Business Casual


17• Squash Beginner’s Clinic 9-11am



19 President’s Day

• Golf Holiday Schedule No Guest Play Both Courses• Lakeside Clubhouse Grill Open for Breakfast & Lunch, 7am -2:30pm. Grill Bar Open, 11am-7pm• City Clubhouse Sunda Schedule, Cafe 8am-4pm

20• Golf Monday Schedule Closed• Lakeside Monday Schedule Clubhouse Closed• Squash Round Robin/Instruction with John Lau 5-6:30pm• Handball Handicap Doubles through March 8th • Basketball B League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)

21• Basketball C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)• City Clubhouse Theatre Night - Legally Blonde - Dinner 5:30pm, Show 8pm (SOLD OUT)

22• Squash Round Robin/Instruction with John Lau 4-5:30pm• Basketball A & C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)• WSGPS Play Day

23• Lakeside Clubhouse Dance to Dave Alt Band 8:30 -11:30pm, Dress Code: Business Casual

• City Clubhouse Crabfeed - No Host Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dress Code: Business Casual


24• Golf Cliffs Course Championship 9am Start

• City Clubhouse Crabfeed - No Host Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dress Code: Business Casual• Basketball National Team Practices A & Open Team Workout 9-11am (Sky Gym) • Volleyball Open Gym, All Levels of Players Welcome 1-4pm (Post Gym)• Squash Beginner’s Tournament 9am-3pm


26• Squash Women’s Clinic 5-7pm• Basketball C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)



Lock Box ServiceTo streamline our receivables process, effective February 1, 2007, The Olympic Club will convert to a lockbox system for processing member payments. Your pre-addressed return payment envelopes will now go directly to a lock box for processing. Please ensure that your remittance slips are included with your payment for proper application. Members writing one check for multiple accounts must clearly indicate the amount to be applied to each account. Members who pay on-line or opt to drop their payments off at either clubhouse may continue to do so. Did you know you may now pay your

Olympic Club bill online by logging into www.olyclub.com. If you have trouble logging in or paying your bill please contact the

Accounting Department at 415.345.5200.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1• Squash Round Robin/Instruction with John Lau 4-5:30pm• Handball Playday 4-8pm• Basketball A & C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)

2• City Clubhouse Crabfeed - No Host Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dress Code: Business Casual

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


3• Lakeside Clubhouse New Member Tour 10am, Meet in Clubhouse Lobby• Masters Water Polo Tournament @ City Clubhouse, Sutter Street Pool

• City Clubhouse Crabfeed - No Host Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dress Code: Business Casual• Basketball National Team Practices A & Open Team Workout 9-11am (Sky Gym)



6• Squash Round Robin/Instruction with John Lau 5-6:30pm• Squash Doubles Clinic 6:30pm • Basketball B League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)


8• Squash Round Robin/Instruction with John Lau 4-5:30pm• Basketball A & C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)

9• Lakeside Clubhouse Crabfeed - No-host Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dancing 8:30pm. Dress Code: Business Casual


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• Swimming @ USF Valentine’s Swim Meet



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• Squash Beginner’s Clinic 5-7pm• Basketball C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)


14 Valentine’s Day

• City Clubhouse Valentine’s Theatre Night - Jersey Boys - Dinner 5:30pm, Show 8pm (SOLD OUT)• City Clubhouse Valentine’s Dinner, Prix Fixe Dinner Seatings 8-9pm

15• Mark Twain Book Club @ 12:30pm, City Clubhouse Squire Room, Snow by Orhan Panuk• Squash Round Robin/Instruction with John Lau 4-5:30pm• Handball Playday 4-8pm• Basketball A & C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)

16• Golf No Guest Play Lake, Modifi ed Guest Play Ocean 9-10:30 Only



17• Squash Beginner’s Clinic 9-11am



19 President’s Day

• Golf Holiday Schedule No Guest Play Both Courses• Lakeside Clubhouse Grill Open for Breakfast & Lunch, 7am -2:30pm. Grill Bar Open, 11am-7pm• City Clubhouse Sunda Schedule, Cafe 8am-4pm

20• Golf Monday Schedule Closed• Lakeside Monday Schedule Clubhouse Closed• Squash Round Robin/Instruction with John Lau 5-6:30pm• Handball Handicap Doubles through March 8th • Basketball B League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)

21• Basketball C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)• City Clubhouse Theatre Night - Legally Blonde - Dinner 5:30pm, Show 8pm (SOLD OUT)

22• Squash Round Robin/Instruction with John Lau 4-5:30pm• Basketball A & C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)• WSGPS Play Day

23• Lakeside Clubhouse Dance to Dave Alt Band 8:30 -11:30pm, Dress Code: Business Casual

• City Clubhouse Crabfeed - No Host Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dress Code: Business Casual


24• Golf Cliffs Course Championship 9am Start

• City Clubhouse Crabfeed - No Host Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dress Code: Business Casual• Basketball National Team Practices A & Open Team Workout 9-11am (Sky Gym) • Volleyball Open Gym, All Levels of Players Welcome 1-4pm (Post Gym)• Squash Beginner’s Tournament 9am-3pm


26• Squash Women’s Clinic 5-7pm• Basketball C League Games 5:30-10pm (Both Gyms)



• City ClubhouseCity ClubhouseCity Valentine’s Theatre Night - Jersey Boys- Dinner 5:30pm, Show 8pm (SOLD OUT)• City ClubhouseCity ClubhouseCity Valentine’s Dinner, Prix Fixe Dinner Dinner, Prix Fixe Dinner DinnerSeatings 8-9pm


• Lakeside Clubhouse Dance to Dave Alt Band 8:30 -11:30pm, Dress Code: BusinessCasual

• City ClubhouseCity ClubhouseCity Crabfeed - No Host Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Dress Code: Business Casual






Lock Box ServiceTo streamline our receivables process, effective February 1, 2007, The Olympic Club will convert to a lockbox system for processing member payments. Your pre-addressed return payment envelopes will now go directly to a lock box for processing. Please ensure that your remittance slips are included with your payment for proper application. Members writing one check for multiple accounts must clearly indicate the amount to be applied to each account. Members who pay on-line or opt to drop their payments off at either clubhouse may continue to do so. Did you know you may now pay your

Olympic Club bill online by logging into www.olyclub.com. If you have trouble logging in or paying your bill please contact the

Accounting Department at 415.345.5200.


Valentine’s Dinner

Valentine’s 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner at the City Clubhouse.

Reservations call 415.345.5233. Seatings from 8-9pm. $37.50 per person.

Valentine’s Prix Fixe Dinner at the City Clubhouse

• City Clubhouse Theatre Night - Legally Blonde - Dinner 5:30pm, Show 8pm (SOLD OUT)

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: Mon - Fri: 11am - 9:45pm Sat: 12pm - 8pmGrill Room: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 2pmMain Dining Room: Wed: (a la carte) 6pm - 9pm piano entertainment Thur: (buffet) 6pm - 9pm piano entertainmentMassage: (by appointment) Mon & Tue: 11am - 7pm Wed: 8am - 7pm Thur: 11am - 8pm Fri: 11am -7pm Sat: 12pm - 5pm Sun: 12pm - 5pmSport Shop: Mon - Fri: 8am - 8pm Sat: 8am - 4pm

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 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 - 7pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 7pmMain Bar: Beverage Service: Tues 11am - 2:30pm, Fri 5 - 11:30pm, Sun

9:30am - 9pm Massage: Fri - Sun: 7am - 3pm

MARCH ‘0702 F Pacifi c Coast Athletic Clubs Basketball Tournment @ The

Bellevue Club through the 3rd . Lakeside Clubhouse - Dancing to Nightbird 8:30-11:30pm

03 SA New Member Tour 10am @ Lakeside

08 TR Call In Day for Easter @ Lakeside, call 415.404.4390 at 10am . Running/Triathlon Awards Night @ City Clubhouse in the Olympian Room 6pm . Dinner and Awards Handball ‘06 Handicap Doubles & ‘06 Singles and Doubles Championships

09 F Lakeside Clubhouse - Dancing to Misha Yagudin 8:30-11:30pm

10 SA Golf St. Patrick’s Day Tournament Lake & Ocean b/o 9:30am

15 TR SGA Spring Tune up Ocean b/o 12:30pm, Lake modifi ed guest play Lake 9-10:30am and after 2:30pm

16 F Lakeside Clubhouse - Dancing to Tony Hall 8:30-11:30pm

17 SA St. Patrick’s Day . Tennis St. Pat’s Day Round Robin

19 M Tennis USTA Spring/Summer Leagues Begin

23 F Lakeside Clubhouse - Dancing to Bob Gutierrez 8:30-11:30pm

26 M Handball - Deadline to sign up for Ringer Doubles

30 F Lakeside Clubhouse - Dancing to The Cruisetones 8:30-11:30pm

31 SA Lakeside Clubhouse - Comedy Night, Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm, Comedy 8:15pm, Dress Code: Business Casual . Handball 20th Annual “Ringer” Doubles

Club Dining ChangesEffective February 5th, the Main Dining Room of the City Club will be closed for lunch Monday through Friday; lunch service is available in the Grill Room from 11:30-2pm, and in the Café. Wednesday dinner and Thursday buffet remain unchanged.

At Lakeside the Main Dining Room will be closed for lunch on Thursday and Friday. Tuesday lunch, Friday dinner, Sunday brunch and buffet at Lakeside remain unchanged. Grill hours remain unchanged as well.

Please see the letter from the Board of Directors by logging into www.olyclub.com for a more detailed explanation.

with lakeside executive chef michael burns

Chef Michael Burns became Executive Chef at Lakeside in July of

2006. While new to The Olympic Club, Chef Burns is certainly not new

to food. His 15 years of culinary experience includes stints at the Ritz

Carlton in Chicago and the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

OC: Please tell us how your career in the culinary field has unfolded. Where did it start?

Chef Michael Burns: I started cooking at a vocational high school. I entered some cooking competitions just for show, I enjoyed it enough to pursue it. Then, I went to college in Michigan and worked at the Lark and the Rattlesnake Club. I found that I was getting promoted too fast and I felt I wasn’t learning enough so I moved to Chicago, which is a great restaurant city. In Chicago I worked at the Ritz Carlton for over 10 years. I had the chance to work with some amazing chefs, James Beard Winners, and I worked with a pastry chef that won the World Cup in France. After the Ritz Carlton, I went to work at the Bellagio.

OC: So besides in High School did you cook growing up?

Chef: No, not really. I never imagined that taking classes at the vocational school would

turn into a career. But I really enjoyed and loved creating plates that people would enjoy for special occasions or an anniversary. When I learned just how good food could be, I no longer wanted to be just a cook--but a chef.

OC: What exactly do you do as Executive Chef? What are your daily responsibilities at the Club?

Chef: My responsibility is to make sure the Kitchen is running smoothly. I also check that all the plates that leave the Kitchen are fresh and well presented. Each day I go through all of the food stations as well as the coolers and double check to make sure all the ingredients are fresh. I also like to expedite on the lines to make sure that the plates that are going out look nice and are top quality. However, every day is different, for example if we have a banquet my start and prep time changes.

OC: What do you enjoy most about your work?

What are your greatest stresses?

Chef: My joy is creating unique and visually stunning plates. I think it is nice to be a part of the member’s holidays, even if it is a small part. I enjoy that I can make it special.

The holidays and banquets are also stressful; a-lot can go wrong when you are preparing 1600 plates, including desert, and it’s all coming from one kitchen.

OC: Who were, or are, your biggest inspirations?

Chef: Marcus Haight at the Lark. He worked at Le Francais in Wheeling Illinois and Le Bec Fin in Philadelphia under Georges Perrier. The French chefs that really started great cuisine in America inspire me. Sarah Stegner at the Ritz, who won two James Beard awards. She would always take the time to say “hi” and talk to everyone in the kitchen. She is also a great believer in sustainable agriculture and that is something I think is important.

OC: Best cooking tip for a novice?

Chef: Be patient. I think a lot of people want to be active around what they are cooking. For example, if you are sautéing something, let your food sit and cook properly on both sides. The more you move a pan, the more it cools

continued on next page

ONE ON ONE

Domino Players WantedThe Club is possibly organizing a new tournament and looking for those members who may be interested in playing. Please email Bruce Woodward on the Activities Committee at [email protected] or call 415.576.3727.

SOCIAL 13

“One-on-One” with Chef Burns continued from page 13.

down. I think the more patient you are the better your food will be.

OC: Favorite ingredient to cook with?

Chef: Birds. I think they are very versatile. I enjoy guinea hen, squab, grouse, partridge, and pheasant. You can do a lot with them and you might not have guinea hen that often.

OC: What do you eat at home?

Chef: Whatever my wife cooks; she cooks about 90 percent of the time.

OC: What is your vision for the Lakeside Clubhouse dining room?

Chef: I will be making changes to the menus seasonally. However, since I am new to The Olympic Club it is diffi cult to have a clear vision so early. I will listen to the feedback from the members and create a menu that everyone enjoys.

T U E S D A Y & T H U R S D A Y Evening FitnessStop by on Tues. @ 5:30 for Pilates

and Thurs. @ 5:30 for Evening Spin.

Both located on the 3rd Floor in the

Exercise Studio. For more information

call Carmen Solla 415.345.5208.

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

WHERE: Sky and Post Street Gymnasiums.

COST: $125 Junior member, $150 Child of Member, $175 Guest of a member.

REGISTRATION: to receive an application please call Basketball Director Phil Galvin at 415.345.5205 or email ([email protected]).

SESSIONS: MONDAY, APRIL 9TH - THURSDAY, APRIL 12THSession 1: Fundamental Skill Development: 9am-12pm Each DaySession 2: Competition and Games Program: 1-4 pm Each Day

DETAILS: Get fi red up for The Olympic Club’s Super Skills Spring break basketball camps! Junior Members, Children of Members, and Guests of Members ages 8-14 won’t want to miss these 4-day camps designed to help you improve your skill level and love of the game! Each session will be packed with fun, professional instruction, and competition. The morning camp will feature detailed instruction on shooting, with younger campers practicing on lowered hoops with smaller balls. We’ll turn the music on loud each afternoon for our fun fi lled competition and games program. Players are grouped according to age and skill level. Each Super Skills program also places a daily emphasis on character and attitude development. Free extended care is also available from 8-9am and 4-5pm each day!

two great spring break camps

Super Skills

INCLUDES: Camper T-Shirt • Super Skills Indoor/Outdoor Ball • Super Skills Camper Handouts • Video Taped Shot Analysis

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‘07 athletics programs gathering momentumThe first month of 2007 saw much of what the renovated Club has to offer. During a lull in basketball play on the weekends, volleyball was able to begin open gym play on Saturdays, which continues through this month. And each Friday night preceding volleyball play the Club’s soccer teams were able to play indoors and stay sharp during the winter months. And the club hosted a one-day water polo tournament and the 1500 Meter swim meet. All of these organized events allowed for general member drop-in play or workout time in the Sky Gym or Post St. Natatorium.

The Squash program and the fine new courts also hosted a major event; the first tournament here in a long time. This event was open to all squash players in the area, members and non-members and was a great success. Court Sport Director Bernie Samet and Commissioner Rich Garvin created very competitive draws in all levels of play. The Olympic Club had members in the final matches of each division; beginner Paul Simpson lost in the finals of the 2.5-3.0 Division; Brian Peter defeated Rich Garvin in the finals of the 3.5 Division; Henry Watts lost in the finals of the 4.0; Greg Kaplan lost in the finals of the 4.5 and member Alex Dean lost in the finals to new member Kevin Orphan. Alex upset Olympic Club Champion Eion O’Neil to get to the finals.

All this activity will be overseen in 2007 by the Athletic Committee Chaired this year by Mike Strain. Mike is a long time member of the Club and plays both rugby and basketball.

Mike will be aided by fellow third year members of the Committee Rob Ennis and Tom Piazza. Rob will act as liaison to the sports of basketball and lacrosse. Tom will handle liaison duties for Squash and Handball. In their second year are RJ Murray, JP Morgan and Ellen Bermingham. RJ will be liaison to the softball and rifle teams; JP to the rugby and masters swimming teams and Ellen to the running and soccer programs. First year members appointed by President Susan Morse are Frank Billante, Margo Diamond and Paul Felton. Frank will work with the triathlon and shotgun groups; Margo with rough water swimmers and cyclists and Paul will track water polo and pistol team.

In preparation for hosting the National Club Athletic Directors Basketball Tournament in late April, the Club’s 4 age group All-Star teams will travel to the Bellevue Club to face off against the Washington Athletic Club, Multnomah Athletic Club and the host club in the Pacific Coast Athletic Clubs Basketball Tournament during the first week in March. Needless to say, the gyms will be quiet that weekend. After that, basketball takes over the gyms for the Club’s own March madness with adult leagues, youth leagues and practices filling just about all the waking hours.

And now that it’s after the Super Bowl and the football season, there should be no more sitting around on Sundays with beer, brats and chips. So the time to start losing some weight and increasing your fitness level is at hand. For most people, it’s not your core eating that adds weight, it’s the alcohol, snacks and desserts that add those extra calories that add the excess pounds. The Athletic Staff at the Club is well versed in helping you get started and past some of these immediate hurdles you may face. Contact me if you are interested at 415.345.5115 or [email protected]. It’s never too late to get going.

-Gary Crook

AD’S UPDATE

NEWS 15

31st Christmas Handball Doubles Tournamentby Bernie Samet

With “wise” draft picks, Jay Capell’s red team coasted to an easy 13-7 win over Al Clifford’s green team. This was the red team’s first win in four years. Approximately 80 players joined in the competition.

Dar Ahern and Pedro Angeles

Al Clifford (green team) and Geoff Capell (red team)

WHERE: Sky and Post Street Gym.

WHO: Members who are or will be 35 or 45 years of age during 2007.

REGISTRATION/QUESTIONS: Contact League Manager Fidel Alvarez ([email protected]) 415.345.5238 or sign up online www.olyclub.com.

COST PER LEAGUE: $50

OVER 35 LEAGUE DETAILS: This league is designed for players 35 and over. Games will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:15pm and 7:30pm. To be eligible you must turn 35 during the year 2007. Most players in this league have high school level experience. Ten teams of eleven players each make up the league. League consists of a nine game regular session, six teams make the playoffs. Draft date is Wednesday, March 14. Play begins March 20th and runs through May. Note: Players that are 45 and over and participate in the 35 and Over league are welcome to also participate in the 45 and Over league.

OVER 45 LEAGUE DETAILS: 2007 marks the fourth season of our 45 and over league! Designed for players 45 and over, games will be held on Thursdays at 6:15pm and 7:30pm. To be eligible you must turn 45 during the year 2007. Five teams of twelve players each make up the league, which consists of an eight game regular season. Four teams make the playoffs. Draft date is Wednesday, March 14. Play begins on Thursday, March 22nd and runs through May.

L E A G U E SS P O R T S

over 35 and over 45

Spring Leagues

WHEN: Saturday, March 31 WHERE: Lakeside

RESERVATIONS: call 415.404.4300. Cancellations and changes must be received 72-hours before the event.

DETAILS: Bob Sarlatte brings some of the Bay Area’s funniest comics to headline a hilarious night of dinner and laughter. No-host cocktails at 6pm – dinner at 7pm. The laughs begin at 8:15 pm with stand-up and improvisational comedy, and the evening ends with some great rock ‘n roll!

COST: $66 plus tax, service charge and lots of laughter! DRESS CODE: Business Casual.

bob sarlatte brings Bay Area’s Funniest ComicsS O C I A L C O M E D Y

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Fitness Corner by Tristan Kirchknopf

PosturalPerformance IIContinuing my series of articles on

posture, this month I would like to

focus on what posture is, what defi nes

good posture, and the importance of

posture for you.

What is Posture?

Posture can be defi ned as the position of the body in any environment or mode. Some examples of specifi c postures are sitting, standing, lying or leaning forward. Posture is based on the position of the spine and all the joints in relation to one another.

What is Good Posture?

Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies upright against gravity while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture allows for the body to stand, walk, jump, run, sit or lie,

and in doing so, places the least amount of strain on the skeleton, joints, and supporting tissues.

More specifi cally, good posture, when viewed from the front of the body (standing), can be described as the head sitting evenly between level shoulders, over level hips, with the axis of the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle joints all vertically aligned and balanced from side to side (see above left fi gure). Viewed from the side of the body, good posture is typically depicted as the center of the ear, axis of shoulder, hip, knee and ankle all in vertical alignment (see above right fi gure). Viewed from above, the body looking down toward the feet, there should be no rotation of the pelvis, trunk, arms, thighs or lower legs.

Why is Good Posture Important?

• It keeps the bones and joints in the correct alignment so that the muscles are being used

properly.• It decreases the abnormal wearing of joint surfaces.• It decreases the stress on the ligaments holding the spine together.• It prevents the spine from becoming fi xed in abnormal positions.• It prevents fatigue because muscles are being used more effi ciently, allowing the body to use less energy.• It prevents tears, strains or over-use problems.• It prevents backache and muscular pain.

The impact of postural changes affects individuals in different ways and at different rates. A person’s age, activity level, occupation, weight and emotional state are just some of the factors that will help determine where and to what extent a person will be affected anatomically.

All 4 joint levels parallel with one another.

All right angles at all 8 load joints (horizontal, vertical, and front-to-back).

Equal balance, function and parts of either side of the center line of gravity and body axis.

bob sarlatte brings Bay Area’s Funniest Comics

GOLF REPORT

One of the reasons that we all love the game of golf is the beauty of its playing fields. We travel all over the world to different courses and we relish the opportunity to play in member/guest events at other private clubs. But, have you ever turned around on a familiar golf course and looked backwards from the green toward the tee? Did things look surprisingly new and somehow more attractive than the familiar view?

It may not be that the grass is greener elsewhere, but that novelty is seductive. Sometimes we become so accustomed to the familiar that we don’t look at it anymore. I mention this because the familiar has had a face-lift and it’s not your father’s old golf course anymore.

This month we’ll take a look at the opening holes of our Lake Golf

Course. In subsequent articles, we’ll examine some elements of the Ocean Enhancement Plan and specifically consider the exciting new layout of the 14th hole on the Ocean Golf Course.

When you leave the first green of the Lake Golf Course and approach the second tee, an amazing vista opens below you. Walk back to the new tee box—from there you can see not only the 3rd, 4th and 5th greens, but also their respective teeing grounds and sweeping fairways. Green complexes with their defining bunkers and mounds and the sweeping curves of the doglegs are no longer hidden behind gregarious trees.

The area around the 3rd green is open now, which makes the green look much smaller, and yet, this openness suggests a bold shot. And a bold shot is indeed required from the dramatic exposed tee that is no longer sheltered from the wind.

The 4th hole still requires that tasty draw off of the tee, but the fairway is now more clearly defined with the addition of tall native grasses and failure to find the fairway not only presents the player with an awkward angle, but also a difficult extraction. A more subtle modification also adds to the difficulty of this hole, for with the removal of some of the trees behind the green, depth perception has been compromised. Those

Tee to Green by Gerry Stratford

Looking for Greener Grass

Newly elected SGA President, David Rawson, will replace outgoing President Lee Giannone. Mr. Rawson graduated from the University of Wisconsin, and after spending three years as a Naval Officer in the Pacific, he relocated to San Francisco. Dave entered the commercial real estate field and spent much of his leisure time earning an M.B.A. and playing cornet with a Dixieland band. He later founded the firm of Rawson, Blum & Leon, which specializes in the acquisition, development and management of commercial property. Dave has been married to Olympian golfer Andrea for 34 years and son, David, Jr., who is now a senior at Tufts University, is also a member. Dave, an avid athlete, is dedicated to guiding the SGA toward its goal of fostering quality golf in a fun environment.

The introduction was made at the SGA’s glittering Christmas Gala at Lakeside. The black-tie affair featured a wonderful dinner and dancing to the music of the Rex Allen Band. Jim Osborn, in his traditional formal kilt, delighted the crowd by singing Christmas solos with the band.

The SGA has now elected to its Board of Governors Robert Venning, Brian Holt and Bruce Osterman. They will serve for three years. The Board members also said their fond farewells to outgoing Governors Ray Arata and Jim Osborn, whose humor and good work will be missed.

Rawson Inducted as SGA President at Galaby Warren Krauss

David Rawson and Lee Giannone

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Stay Balanced for Good VolleysWhen you’re at net, you should never be standing in one place waiting for the ball. Because you’re always moving around,

it’s easy to get off balance. You’ll fi nd that it is much harder to hit a volley if you are not balanced, anticipating the next shot. Remember to use the split step the moment your opponent hits the ball so you can react quickly. The ball is not going to come to you at net. You need to move your feet and go to the ball. You should only be bending at the waist, dropping your shoulders and stretching as far as you can on diffi cult balls. Your goal should be to have the same contact point for every volley, and the way to achieve that is to move your feet and position yourself for each shot.

- Sean Dizon

T E N N I S

Winter Golf TipThis is the time of the year that most of us due to the unpredictability of weather, either put the clubs away until spring or migrate to a warmer

region. For those of us that have to stay put, here are a few things that will keep you in golf shape during the cold winter months.

• Make certain to swing the golf club 25 times, at least three-times a week.

• Stretch and do isometrics at least once a day.

• Invest in a putting mat Work on your putting 10 minutes a day.

Enjoy the Winter Season!

- Willie Ervin Toney Jr.

G O L F

TIPS FROMTHE PROS

The Olympic Club is now well into its second century and throughout those years, some of its rules and regulations have remained fairly constant while others change with the times. Yet all of them are designed with much thought to make our enjoyment of the Club more meaningful and to put all members on a level playing fi eld.

The same can be said for the Rules of Golf. The Rules of Golf were fi rst promulgated in 1744 and were called “Articles and Laws in Playing Golf.” The majority of those basics have changed little, if at all. Let’s look at a few of them:

1 - You are not to change the Ball which you Strike off the Tee. Our current version of this is Rule 15-1, which says, “A player must hole out with the ball played from the teeing ground unless a Rule permits him to substitute another ball.”

2 - You are not to remove Stones, Bones, or any Break Club for the sake of playing your ball, except upon the fair Green, and that only within a Club’s length of your ball. This deals with our modern Rule 23, which we call loose impediments. The wording of the Article suggests the primitive playing conditions and

frail equipment of our forefathers. Now, we tend to get upset if a single blade of grass is not perfectly conditioned.

3 - If you should lose your Ball, by its being taken up, or any other way, you are to go back to the Spot where you struck last and drop another Ball, and allow your Adversary a Stroke for the misfortune. Our forefathers certainly showed great foresight in perceiving this principle. Our modern equivalent is Rule 27.

4 - He whose Ball lyes farthest from the Hole is obligated to play fi rst. Our modern Rule 10 is much wordier, but this basic rule has remained intact for over 255 years. Note: playing the ball as it lies (our modern Rule 13) has a much more complex history and wasn’t actually codifi ed as we understand the Rule until 1775.

What is notable here, is how little the very basic concepts of the game have changed since the inception of the original 13 Articles. It really shouldn’t be so surprising. The game we all love has a sound foundation- solid foundations don’t require major alterations, unless it happens to be between Post and Sutter Streets.

Rules of Golf by Bruce Flower

Tradition

of you with those handheld distance devices might be able to fi gure things out if you can fi nd the fl ag in your range fi nder, but what the digital readout and the sprinkler labels tell you will confl ict with what your eyes perceive and club selection will be diffi cult.

Then, we come to the 5th. While most of us will never play in a tournament from those back tees, take a stroll up there. Later this year, the world’s best amateur players will be wondering if they can blast their tee shots over the Cypress trees. Imagine yourself in their shoes. Push a tee into the ground and take a shot—this is the stuff that dreams are made of.

Mrs. Patricia Broerman passed away October 25. Member since 1984

Mrs. Inez Gregoire passed away November 1. Member since 1961

Mr. Matthew J. Barulich, Jr. passed away November 3. Member since 1971

Mrs. Euthemia Tamaras passed away November 6. Member since 1995

Mr. Marvin E. Cardoza passed away November 21. Member since 1956

Mr. Charles Burnett passed away November 26. Member since 1967

Dr. Sarah A. Davis passed away in November. Member since 1993

Mrs. Janet Mohrdick passed away December 1. Member since 1973

Mr. William G. Faris passed away December 4. Member since 1978

Dr. Guido de Ghetaldi, Jr. passed away December 19. Member since 1964

Mr. Terence V. McLoughlin passed away December 24. Member since 1964

Mr. L. Emmett Schaefer passed away December 25. Member since 1960

Mr. Frank E. Coghlan passed away January 6. Member since 1961

Mr. William J. Kempenich passed away January 20. Member since 1963

IN MEMORIAM

by Bernie Samet

The Club was treated to some outstanding play in our first invitational event on our new courts. In the 5.5 Division, Alex Dean upset #1 seed Eoin O’Neill in the semis in a rather short 3-game affair. #2 seed, Tony Brettkelly, met the same fate at the hands of new OC member, Kevin Orphan. Kevin defeated Alex three games to one in the finals and showed he will be the man to beat in our Club Championships in the spring.

In the 4.5 Division, all three veteran OC players, Jim Gibbons, Leon Kuan and Greg Kaplan, met defeat at the hands of Dennis Thompson, from the Multnomah Athletic Club. Dennis proved to be a fine tactician who can also rally “forever.”

In the 4.0’s, another OC newcomer, Henry Watts, reached the finals against the Bay Club’s Nenad Barackov. Nenad dominated the finals with a 3-0 win.

In the 3.5’s, Olympian Brian Peter reached the finals with a win over Caitlin Crowley. Rich Garvin did the same, defeating Ethan Ming. Brian defeated his long-time rival in four games.

In the 3.0, novice Paul Simpson had a good showing as he defeated Branston Ming and Ben Andrew before bowing to the Bay Club’s Greg Cheng in the finals, 3-0.

Congratulations to the following OC winners in the Pacific Coast Doubles: Alex Dean in Open and Mixed Doubles and Jim Marver/Jim Gibbons in the 55+ Division.

O C I N V I T A T I O N A L

Squash Tournament

by Kevin Barth

The Olympic Club rugby team kicked off the 2007 Northern California Division I season with an impressive 50-15 victory over rivals San Francisco Golden Gate. The O-Club started off a bit rusty to hold a 13-12 lead at halftime, but superior fitness and teamwork led to a 37-3 scoring difference in the second half.

“We looked like a team that’s where it should be this early in the season ...a bit rusty,” said Olympic Club Head Coach Ray Lehner. “We had some really good runs and sometimes we didn’t finish them off. Golden Gate played well, especially early, but they weren’t as organized.”

Olympic Club scoring was led by the foot of James Brandon who scored 8 points by way of one-drop goal, a penalty kick, and a conversion kick after a try before leaving the game with a slight injury. Team Captain Andrew Armstrong played solid throughout the day, including one try. Big Carl Hansen, Team Commissioner, had a few breakaway runs including one try.

All and all, it was a great effort to start the season. Next up, a home game vs. the Sacramento Lions who also posted a victory in their first game of the season.

Rugby Kicks Off Season

Brian Peter, Rich Garvin 3.5 Alex Dean, Kevin Orphan 5.5

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GM’S REPORT

When you receive your Olympic Club bill this month, you will notice the return envelope is no longer addressed to 524 Post St. At the recommendation of our outside auditor, and like most businesses now do, your check will be delivered directly to a lockbox at our bank. The Club will receive the posting a couple of days later. As a practical matter, this change will be transparent and not affect members; except, perhaps, the fl oat on a check may be reduced a day or two. You may still pay your bill in person at either Clubhouse; and, if there is a problem with your bill, you may still call or visit accounting to clarify. You may also include, as some do, a note with your bill and the bank assures us they will pass it onto the Club. Do, however, ensure your payment is accompanied by the remittance slip. An alternative to fi nding a stamp, with which to mail your check, is to pay your bill online. If you are not sure how to do this, please call Scott Wilson (345.5200) at Accounting and he will walk you through the process.

The reconfi guration of the sixth fl oor exercise/weight areas was completed, as advertised, by January 1. Comments have been favorable but staff and the Board welcome further feedback.

Speaking of feedback, several members have wondered if the City Club Grill Bar might stay open a bit later....especially after a late basketball game or dinner at the Club. Closing time is currently 10pm Monday through Friday and 9pm on Saturday. City Clubhouse Manager, Jay Bedsworth, has instructed his staff to keep the bar open to 10:30 or 11:00pm when business warrants.

Still on the subject of feedback, if you haven’t been to the Club recently, you may have missed notices, that effective February 5th, the City Club’s Main Dining Room (MDR) will close for lunch and the Lakeside Main Dining Room will close on Thursday and Friday’s (but remain open on Tuesday) for lunch. I might add this information was also posted on the Club’s website and sent to members via OCNEWS (OCNEWS is the fastest way to receive information about the Club; if you haven’t yet signed up, you may do so online at www.olyclub.com).

Closing the Dining Rooms for lunch was not a decision lightly or casually made by the Board of Directors. Since the change was announced quite a few members have written to express their disappointment. Some have expressed the opinion the Club should be willing to accept a loss for food and beverage service as an amenity to the membership. The fact is the Club does lose money on food service and will continue to lose money after the closures take affect. Also, the Board, through the dues structure, subsidizes other programs and services provided suffi cient member demand exists to warrant the subsidy.

Over the past couple of decades, the way people eat lunch has changed; with more people enjoying quicker and more casual fare. For example, at the City Club, we offer three outlets for lunch: the MDR, the Grill Room, and the Café. Of the three, the MDR is the least patronized and the Café the busiest. For the Board, the reduction in hours is not so much about savings as it is a reallocation of monies. Most members would not expect the Club to fund a basketball league if only a few players wished to participate. The membership would

expect, rightly so, that those monies be put to better use. The same is true here. Interestingly enough, of the letters received to date, over half were by members who have not used the MDR for lunch in the fi ve months since the Club reopened.

Others were concerned that the modifi cation in hours was somehow related to the renovation, i.e. the amount spent on the renovation caused the change. First, let me put each members mind at ease. Unlike a great many clubs, the OC is in good fi nancial shape and has a very healthy waiting list. The cost of the renovation is unrelated to food & beverage service because the Club operates on two distinct budgets. The capital budget, which is solvent and from which the renovation and other capital improvements are paid, is funded by initiation fees, golf privilege fees, and income from properties owned by the Club. Our operating budget is funded by member dues and Club revenues, e.g. food & beverage, green fees, sport and pro shop sales. This budget is designed to operate the Club on a break even basis. Accordingly, the renovation cost is unrelated to the operating budget. The change in MDR hours was made because of a lack of support. Why have and incur the cost of multiple kitchens and wait staff if there is insuffi cient business?

Lastly, some wrote, if they had known of the closures, they would have made more of an effort to eat in the MDR’s. Well, I believe the Board of Directors to be very responsive to the membership; if the Club’s lunch business grew signifi cantly, I’m sure the Board would be willing to reconsider its decision. The Board takes seriously its responsibility to serve the needs of the membership in best way possible; but, as part of that obligation, they also attempt to allocate the Club’s money in a way that best serves the entire membership.

At the City Club, the Café and the Grill Room, which serves the same menu as the MDR, and the Lakeside Grill Room (and the MDR on Tuesday’s) remain open for lunch. Sunday Brunch and dinners at both locations remain unaffected.

On the 23rd, I attended the (sold out) second annual Hall of Fame Dinner. What a wonderful event! The stars of the evening were Hall of Fame Inductees: Steve Clark, (3 Gold Medal’s in the ‘64 Olympics, Maureen O’Toole (Silver medalist in 2000) and golfi ng great and U.S and British Open winner Johnny Miller. The remarks of all three were inspirational......if you weren’t there you missed something special. Kudos’s to the Hall of Fame Committee and the good work of Joe Sheehy and Doug Norton who were particularly diligent in ensuring a successful event for both the honorees and attendees. Incidentally, if you’ve never seen a gold medal up close, now’s your chance. Steve has lent one of his gold medals to the Club and it’s on display in the Hall of Fame.

- Dennis 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

at Lakeside

Easter Sunday

WHEN: Sunday, April 8th. Seatings at 1pm & 1:30pm

and at 4pm and 4:30pm.

WHERE: City Clubhouse

CITY CLUBHOUSE RESERVATIONS: call 415.345.5198

starting Tuesday, March 13 at 10am. Cancellations and

changes must be made by 5pm on April 3.

DETAILS: A fabulous buffet, a visit from the Easter

Bunny, and the ever popular Easter egg hunt returns to

the City Club!

COSTS: Adults $44 and Children $22 plus tax and

service charge. Ages fi ve and under: complimentary.

DRESS: Coat & Tie. Dress code strictly enforced.

at City ClubhouseWHEN: Sunday, April 8th. Brunch seatings at 11 &

11:30am . Dinner seatings at 2:30 & 3pm and 6 &

6:30pm.

WHERE: Lakeside Clubhouse

LAKESIDE RESERVATIONS: call 415.404.4390

starting Thursday, March 8 at 10am. Cancellations

and changes must be made by 5pm on April 3.

DETAILS: A fabulous buffet brunch and dinner will

be served along with a visit from the Easter Bunny.

COSTS: Brunch - Adults $27 and Children $13.50

plus tax and service charge. Ages fi ve and under:

complimentary. Dinner - Adults $44 and Children

$22 plus tax and service charge. Ages fi ve and under:

complimentary.

DRESS: Coat & Tie. Dress code strictly enforced.

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