ROMEO this week: Indian and Pakistan

ROMEO meets this Wednesday, May 30, at 10:00 AM in the clubhouse.
 

This week Scott Tomkins will give the group a brief talk on his early years in India and Pakistan, the search for his ancestors and a surprising link to the origins of Lawn Tennis.

If time permits, he will show some digital photographs last week’s ROMEO field trip to the McKinley Vintage Car Collection.

 

We respect and remember our fallen warriors from all the wars. Life in this country would be dramatically different without their sacrifices.

Gleneagle Men's Golf Club

Get out and play some Golf with the Gleneagle Men’s club.  It doesn’t matter if you are an expert golfer or new to the game.  All golfers of all skill levels are welcome.  Sign up now! Application forms are available in the Pro Shop.

Your $50 membership includes:

• WSGA GHIN Handicapping
• Weekly Wednesday 9-Hole Competition (4:00 PM Start)
• Weekend 18-Hole Competitions
• $25.00 Restaurant Gift Certificate and Free Round of Golf for new 2012 members

Upcoming Tournaments:

• June 3rd—Nassau
• June 4th –Match Play Begins

For additional information please contact us via email, visit our website, or call the number below.

www.gleneaglemensclub.org
contact@gleneaglemensclub.org
360-474-7111

Membership in the Gleneagle Men’s Club is open to all amateur male golfers including juniors.Members are not required to be residents of Arlington.

ROMEO this week: Vintage Car Field Trip

Meet at the clubhouse by 10:00 a.m.       Wednesday, May 23rd
Wives welcome.
 
For this week's meeting, we'll meet in the parking lot of the Gleneagle clubhouse and caravan to the estate of Brent McKinley to tour his vintage automobile collection - for any of those who attended the recent dedication of the restored railroad station in downtown Arlington, the two vintage Packards parked in front of the station belonged to Mr. McKinley - they are just a part of his impressive collection - those who join us are in for a real treat as the estate and collection are unlike anything you might have seen, before - Frank Barden has the address and will lead us to the site - afterwards, arrangements have been made for space to eat at Hubbs Pizza and Pasta for a lunch.

Don't Forget the ACC

As we're heading into that time of year when we start to tackle projects on the outside of our homes, it's a
good idea to plan ahead and get any approvals you might need from the Architectural Control Committee. I think we're all aware that the big projects need approval, like house painting, re-roofing or re-siding, but technically all work on the outside of the home needs to be requested. This includes the often overlooked covering patios or decks, installing sheds, or adding window shutters.

While you don't need approval to do general landscaping or even removal of deciduous trees, you do need to get approval for any removal of evergreen trees. To be on the safe side, read the ACC guidelines before starting any projects.

If you need a copy of the guidelines or have any questions, you can e-mail Mike Waters at md.waters@comcast.net. Approval request forms can be obtained from and submitted to a box marked "ACC" on the porch at this address: 17431 Osprey Road.

Most requests will get answered within one week and you can be on your way to beautifying your home with no fines down the road.

New at the Clubhouse: Pizza!

In case you haven't heard, there's a new pizza oven up at the clubhouse.  And not just any old pizza oven, an open-flame wood-fired pizza oven.  But wait, it gets better: you can get wood-fired pizza from the clubhouse DELIVERED right to your door.  Pretty great, right?

There are lots of ingredients to choose from, so you can just call up to order and either pick it up or have it delivered and the great part is that in addition to supporting a local business, your pizza is not coming from more than a mile so you know it's going to be fresh and hot.

Here's the number for the clubhouse to order your pizza: (360) 474.9955

Also new at the clubhouse is the addition of hand-dipped ice cream and a small convenience-type shop that stocks essentials like milk, bread, and condiments.

Governing Documents Review Committee

In the past, several previous boards have sought to address the numerous inconsistencies within our various governing documents. This task was/is not trivial and it is this boards intent to build upon the hard work of those prior with the establishment of the "governing document review task team".

But first, in order to understand the challenges with such an endeavor we must look back a bit on the origination of our Declarations, Articles, Rules/Regs, and By-Laws. When the community was run by the developers (prior to the efforts led by Hatch's, Schouman's, Riebe's to obtain the control of the board - succeeding in 2002) the governing documents were drafted in such a way so as to protect the best interest of the non-lot owner (developers) who ran the majority on the board at that time.

In 2002, the court  decided in our favor and ordered the removal of any/all references to "non-lot owners" within our governing documents. At that time the board acted swiftly in order to satisfy the timeline of the
judgment and to get on with the business at hand of running our own community for the sole benefit of its members. In that hurried process, a few things were overlooked and as a result we, as a community, have recently discover that some loopholes, ones that no one ever thought would ever be exploited, were left in place and still exist today

Gleneagle Women's Golf Club

The 2012 Opening Day for Gleneagle Women’s Golf was April 4th, but it certainly is not too late to join the club.  The club welcomes all lady golfers to join, whether you are a beginner or experienced.  If you are a real beginner, take advantage of some lessons and the driving range.

The ladies play on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 AM from April through Halloween. The exceptions are
April and October when we begin at 10:00 AM.  The Club has weekly competitions, tournaments and
opportunities to play other courses in Snohomish County and around the State.  There are monthly
meetings to discuss golf rules, upcoming competitions, etc.  In the first week of November the club holds the annual Awards Luncheon.

Check in the Pro Shop for membership applications and visit the web site www.gleneagleladies.8m.com
or call Captain Marilyn Bullock at 360.435.4963    

North Sound Business Leaders

BNI, Inc. is the largest business networking organization in the world and you might not know that there is a very active chapter right in your own back yard.  The North Sound Business Leaders meet every Tuesday morning at 7:15 at the Gleneagle Club House.

BNI was founded over 26 years ago as a personal way for like-minded business people to build their businesses, the old fashioned way, by word-of-mouth personal referrals.  Everyone knows there is nothing better for business than a referral from a trusted friend who is a satisfied customer.  That relationship is what they foster in BNI.  The central philosophy of BNI is “Givers Gain” the concept that giving business will create reciprocity among the members of the group.

Meetings are open to anyone who owns a business or works for one that would benefit from this kind
of networking and personal development.  Guests are treated to a free breakfast and a fun, fast paced, structured meeting that is well worth your time.

For questions or more information, please contact our Chapter President: Brandon Williams, 425.438.3357

ROMEO This Week: Special Education

ROMEO meets on Wednesday morning at the clubhouse at 10:00 AM.  

The topic this week is special education and this will be presented by Jim Strickland of the Arlington School District.  All retired Gleneagle men and their guests are welcome.

 

Handyman Committee

Now that it looks like spring is coming soon, the Handyman Committee will start to get involved with many projects within the community.  First thing on the agenda is to get bids on replacing some of the mail stands that need immediate attention.

Other projects include painting end caps on medians along Gleneagle Boulevard, trimming the brush from the fence along Hwy 9 East of Legends, and painting mail stands.  Homeowners will be required to remove the staples from the stands prior to painting.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Ed Maynard at 360-435-2207.

Gleneagle Photography Club

Come and join in on the discovery and excitement of creating the kind of photographs you have longed to create, join the Gleneagle Photography club.  Photographers of all skill levels are welcome, yearly membership dues are $35.00. Learn, share and create in a supportive atmosphere with your fellow photographers. The first meeting is scheduled for June 2 at the Marysville Public Library located at 6120 Grove Street from 11:00 am - 1:00pm in the small meeting room. Interested parties should contact Phil Lane at laneimages@yahoo.com or 425 530 6059. Be advised space is limited so early registration is highly recommended.   The fine print: this club is not associated in any way with the Gleneagle Association, outside of it being a club for people who live in Gleneagle.

Kids Day at Gleneagle

Please join us for the first of what we hope will become an annual, "Kids Day at Gleneagle Golf Course" tradition. "Kids Day" will be on Saturday, May 19th (the Saturday during the Gleneagle garage/yard sale). Details and special guests will include:

KIDS ONLY GARAGE SALE - 9am - (?) dusk. Children are invited to participate in one of two, or both, ways:
Option 1: Sell Your Stuff: Children, w/ parent supervision, are invited to set up a table and sell gently used toys, books, games, clothing, furniture, sports equipment, etc for cash outside the Gleneagle Golf Course Clubhouse.
Option 2: "One For One" swap: Children may exchange items for "Gleneagle Bucks". Every item, regardless of size or monetary value, will be exchanged for one "Gleneagle Buck", and then later offered up for sale to participating children for one "Gleneagle Buck". Please drop off items for exchange between 9am - 1:00pm (child participants will be given their "Gleneagle Bucks" at that time), and then return after 1:30 to "shop". (The time lapse will allow us to accumulate a good selection, and also gives kids the option of exchanging items they were not able to sell for cash.) The exchange is for children only. Only children will be given Gleneagle Bucks. Only children will be allowed to "spend" Gleneagle Bucks.
- Please ensure all items sold or swapped are child appropriate, clean, are in working order, and contain all needed components in order to function.
- As a courtesy to our friends at the Golf Course restaurant, no food or drink sales, please unless prearranged and authorized by Gleneagle Golf Course management.

PERRFECT PALS CAT RESCUE - Perrfect Pals, along with a few of their furry friends, will be doing a special, on-site cat adoption event! They will also be doing some fundraising selling cat toys, accepting cat food, cat care supplies, and monetary donations, and be available to talk to anyone with an interest in fostering a homeless kitty. Stop by and say hi...or should I say..."meow".

ARLINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - Come meet local firefighters who will on-site early afternoon for an upfront look at a fire truck and an ambulance.

ARLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT - A special, Arlington PD canine unit will be making a special appearance and will be available for children to meet. Sure hope Perrfect Pals doesn't bring any "cat-burglars" - ha-ha! :)

ARLINGTON EAGLES FOOTBALL TEAM - Don't forget to wear your blue and gold, because members of the AHS Football Team will be on-site, in uniform, to meet-and-greet, and will be doing a special fundraiser of which the grand prize is a football that was autographed by Seattle Seahawk Lawyer Milloy himself! The football was generously donated by the Lawyer Milloy Football Camp. Flyers for the camp will be available at Kid's Day.

The First Tee - In 1997, the World Golf Foundation created The First Tee as a way to bring golf to young people that otherwise would not be exposed to the game and its positive values. The golf course, in alliance with The First Tee, will be bringing kid's golf to Gleneagle! The First Tee will be on-site selling used kid's golf equipment and to meet-and-greet and info-share about their program. More information on The First Tee may also be found on the Gleneagle Golf Course website.

The New, Improved Gleneagle Website

You may or may not be aware that the Website Committee has been in the process of converting our old website to a new, cleaner, easier-to-use site.  The good news is that it is ready for use by our community.  The site resides at the same address as before: www.gleneaglecca.org.  The unfortunate news is that we were unable to transfer your former username and password over to the new system.  We realize this is inconvenient and thank for your understanding and patience in completing the sign-up process once again.

To sign-up for a log-in, just click the "Login" link located just under the logo at the top of the page.  You will be prompted to click to sign-up and at that time can enter your information.  You will receive an e-mail when your information is received and another e-mail upon approval.  We are working to approve new login requests quickly, but it is necessary to review each request in order to prevent non-members from getting logins.  Once you have been approved and login for the first time, you can click a box at sign-in that will keep you signed-in indefinitely, which means that you won't have to enter your login each time you visit the site.

Please be aware that not all pages are fully set-up, but know that we are aware of changes that need to be made and will be continuing to work on these in the coming days and weeks.

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Clubhouse

There will be a Mother's Day Champagne Brunch held at the Gleneagle Family Restaurant on Sunday May 13th starting at 10:00 AM.

In addition to the restaurant's standard breakfast fare, there will be a full buffet including crab and prime rib and tons of other delicious foods.

You can call to make reservations, but reservations are not required.

Prices are as follows:

• Adults:      $22.99
• Seniors:    $18.99
• Children ages 6-12:     $14.99
• Children age 5 and under are FREE

If you have questions or to make a reservation, call (360) 474.9955.

Gleneagle Connection, Spring Edition

The Spring Edition of the Gleneagle Connection Newsletter is now available for reading.  If you didn't get a copy in the mail, or even if you did, you can read the newsletter online by clicking here.  

If you did receive a copy of the newsletter in your mailbox, but like reading it online, consider signing up to receive the newsletter electronically every time instead of a paper copy.  Why do this?

• You'll receive the newsletter sooner than those who get the paper copy.
• You can save it digitally on your computer to have for your records.
• It costs money to print and mail the newsletter, so getting it electronically keeps costs down.
• Getting the newsletter electronically is "green" and saves paper.

Interested?  Just e-mail us by clicking here.

It's Garage Sale time!

On May 18th, 19th and 20th Gleneagle will hold the first of two community-wide garage sales taking place this year.

The sale at 18002 Cambridge Drive will benefit the "Cascade Surgeons Life Savers" Relay for Life team.

ROMEO this week: Sleep and Stress

ROMEO meets each Wednesday at 10:00 AM at the clubhouse.

This week Dr. Shawn Gay will talk about the importance of sleep and the effects of stress on the body.  Dr. Gay is a local chiropractor who spoke to ROMEO a few weeks ago on the anatomy of the spine and some tips on avoiding injury.

Gleneagle Clean Up Day

There is still one more Gleneagle Clean Up Day taking place Saturday May 5th.  What does this mean?  These are days that we are encouraging all Gleneagle residents to get out there and get your yard and flower beds ready for the year and anyone participating gets the added benefit of a discount on compost, mulch, and stone products.

Ryan Nobach, a Gleneagle resident and owner of Nobach's, is offereing a 15 percent discount on compost, mulch and stone products on those days.  Additionally, you can have any of these delivered if you meet the three yard minimum.  If you don't need three yards, you could get together with a neighbor and split the load.  The discount applies to both delivery and pick-up purchases.

Nobach's is located on 172nd by the art store and across from the airport.  Call 360.435.7060 for delivery.

(This is a Board-approved activity.)

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Clubhouse

There will be a Mother's Day Brunch held at the Gleneagle Family Restaurant on Sunday May 13th starting at 10:00 AM.

In addition to the restaurant's standard breakfast fare, there will be a full buffet including crab and prime rib and tons of other delicious foods.

You can call to make reservations, but reservations are not required.

Prices are as follows:

• Adults:      $22.99
• Seniors:    $18.99
• Children ages 6-12:     $14.99
• Children age 5 and under are FREE

If you have questions or to make a reservation, call (360) 474.9955.