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Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club 13495 Tournament Drive Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 (561) 622-8300 Frenchman’s Creek Beach Club 400 Celestial Way Juno Beach, Florida 33408 (561) 624-3400 www.frenchmanscreek.com

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Social Calendar Fitness and Spa Golf Tennis - Pickleball - Bocce - Pétanque Marketing & Communications Accounting

PLEASE REMEMBER to lock your doors and set your security alarm anytime you leave the house and retire in the evening.

Protection and peace of mind is at your fingertips. Please don’t leave your home vulnerable, protect it and your loved ones by setting your alarm. Many homeowners keep their security system set at all times. This is the best practice recommended by security experts. Remember to Set Your Alarm!

Hotwire service phone: 800-355-5668 We’ll be happy to answer any of your questions.

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BOARD MEETINGS

*Board Meetings are held in the Board Room. *Discussion with the President are held in the Living Room.

2019 - 2020

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting 4:30 p.m. Discussion with the President THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting 4:30 p.m. Discussion with the President 4:30 p.m. Discussion with the President THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting 4:30 p.m. Discussion with the President THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting 4:30 p.m. Discussion with the President THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020 2:30 p.m. Meet the Candidates Forum (Main Dining Room) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting 4:30 p.m. Discussion with the President SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2020 2:30 p.m. Annual Meeting (Main Dining Room) THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020 11:00 a.m. Board Meeting 4:30 p.m. Discussion with the President

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POA SERVICES

The following services are available at the POA Office, located on the west side of the Main Clubhouse by the Golf Pro Shop:

• ADMINISTRATIVE - copy, fax, scan, e-mail, etc. • NOTARIZATION - appointments are requested for lengthier documents. • MAIL AND SHIPPING - USPS, FedEx, UPS. • WORK ORDERS - landscape/irrigation, post lights, pressure cleaning, humane animal trapping, fence repair, mailbox repair.

If you have any questions, please call us at (561) 627-1467.

TRANSPORTATION

Convenient and Reliable Offering premium valet service to and from the airport, theatre, shopping; limo service is also available. We t ake pride in our ability to serve you and assist your needs. Arrange for your valet to pick you up today.

GUEST REGISTRATION

Please register your guest at the POA Office or by going online at www.frenchmanscreek.com . On the homepage, click on the POA link and choose Guest Passes on the right, and fill out the online form. Please remind your guests to present their passes upon arrival and when visiting all venues. Please contact the POA Office at (561)627-1467 for assitance with guest passes.

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Your Hotwire Account at your fingertips.

The Hotwire Fision App is now available with all of these great features:

Account Features • View and pay your bill • Sign up for Auto Payment or Electronic Billing • Access billing and payment history

Entertainment Features • TV Everywhere – Easy access to our TV Everywhere options • Remote DVR – Schedule a recording when you are on the go • Fision TV Remote Control – Change the channel using the app on your phone or tablet • See your channel lineup and TV listings. My Community • Keep current with important and exciting announcements from your community

Support Features • Contact Customer Service – Call or email

• View Product Information and FAQs – Easily browse topics • Contact Your Account Manager – Send a message to your dedicated Account Manager

Enjoy the convenience of these easy-to-use features at your fingertips. Download today!

Login using the same username and password you are currently using to access your My Hotwire online account. Don’t have an online account? You can create one using the app. You will need your customer number to register.

Download on your mobile devices.

Fision TV DVR box required to use remote DVR features. Hotwire Communications and Fision are registered trademarks of Hotwire Communications, Ltd. All rights reserved ©

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SECURITY

Fred Corvo - Director of Security

INTRODUCING YOUR NEW DIRECTOR OF SECURITY FRED CORVO

At Frenchman’s Creek, your safety is our top priority. For that reason, we have selected Federico R. Corvo as our new Director of Security. Mr. Corvo has an extensive law enforcement background spanning over thirty years in the private and public sectors, begining in 1983 in New York City. After attending the Empire State University, Fred started his career with the New York City Transit Police Department. He then moved forward with the NYPD, Bechtel Corporation, The McKissack group, The Port Authority NY & NJ, and several other government agencies. He also served at the World Trade Center as Deputy Director of Security for the new towers from 2011 to 2014. Then he moved on to work as a contractor for the US Embassy in Mexico for two years and in the Dominican Republic for seven months. Fred has spoken on law enforcement at NYC City Hall meetings and regularly participated in crime prevention presentations at One Police Plaza. He is a recipient of several awards including the Distinguished Duty Medal, and is a member of NYPD Honor Legion. As the new Director of Security, Fred plans on reviewing the policies and procedures already in place, and bringing in state-of-the-art technologies to prevent any possible threats. Feel free to contact him or any member of his team at (561) 622-7800.

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GOLF CART SAFETY PLEASE PRACTICE SAFETY EVERY DAY See below for Golf Cart Safety tips.

1. Transporting children on the lap of an adult passenger Transporting children on the lap of an adult passenger is vey dangerous for the child. Security staff will ask the driver to place the child in a seat. 2. Underage drivers driving carts Security staff will stop the cart and give the underage driver a ride to their destination. Please encourage your guests to follow the rules regarding underage driving. 3. Overloading golf carts and children standing on the back of carts Upon observing overloaded golf carts the security staff will ask the driver to avoid this issue for the safety of the children, passengers and pedestrians. 4. Golf Carts not stopping at STOP Signs For your safety, and the safety of your passengers, please stop at all intersections with STOP Signs.

INTERNET SAFETY

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GATE ACCESS

We greatly appreciate our residents utilizing the call-in line and the GateAccess. net website to manage their guest lists. We encourage all residents to utilize these automated features to make access to the community a convenient process for your family and guests.

Automated Phone System for calling in vendors/guests: 1. Dial 775-6428 2. Enter your 3-digit security code when directed. 3. Leave the name of your guest/vendor on the recording.

Online Gate Access for entering vendors/guests to your guest list: You can update your guest list without having to call the gatehouse or leave a voicemail. You can do it from your home computer, cell phone or iPad. 1. Go to the website: www.GateAccess.net. 2. Enter our community code: FCCC 3. Enter your username which is your 10-digit home phone number without spaces, dashes or parenthesis. 4. Enter your password, which is your 3-digit security code.

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DINING AND SOCIAL

Ashish Sethi - Food & Beverage Director

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INTRODUCING EXECUTIVE CHEF

Chef Ernesto discovered his passion for cooking in early childhood, watching his two grandmothers cook and seeing all the family gather together in the kitchen.They nurtured his love and passion for cooking at family gatherings in Mexico, and taught him the basics and fundamentals. That is when he realized cooking was his calling. Fast forward to 1989, Ernesto was hired in the kitchen of the local restaurant “Cobblestone Cafe” in Jupiter. He quickly moved up the line in various stations, all the while learning and experiencing new foods and adapting his recipes for American tastes. It was during this time that local restaurateur Frank Eucalitto of Café Chardonnay discovered him and becamehismentor. Chef Ernestobecame the Executive Chef of Café Chardonnay and helped oversee several other of Mr. Eucalitto’s projects. Frenchman’sCreek isexcited to introduce your new Executive Chef, Ernesto Cervantes. With his years of experience, he will make sure every meal you have is unique and unforgettable. Whether it is a meeting, a corporate event, or a family celebration, Chef Ernesto has more than 29 years of experience serving quality cuisine, and will make sure every bite is perfect.

ERNESTO CERVANTES

Ernesto was recruited from Café Chardonnay for the Frenchman’s Creek Beach Club and has been running the kitchen since 2003. His words of culinary wisdom are:

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CULTURAL

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BEACH CLUB

Cindy Teyssedou - Beach Club Director

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2 Labor Day Creek Club Activities Labor Day Golf Mixer Beverage Tasting

3 Art Class Pasta and Vino Sip and Shop

Club Brunch BC Limited Luncheon

The Grille Dinner Chinese Specials

The Grille Dinner All American BBQ

Labor Day BBQ

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Club Brunch Beach Club Brunch

Frenchman’s Creek Movies at 7:30 p.m.

The Grille Dinner Chinese Specials

The Grille Dinner Mediterranean Week

The Grille Dinner Mediterranean Week

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Club Brunch Beach Club Brunch

Frenchman’s Creek Movies at 7:30 p.m.

The Grille Dinner Chinese Specials

The Grille Dinner Healthy Bowls

The Grille Dinner Healthy Bowls

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Club Brunch Beach Club Brunch

Frenchman’s Creek Movies at 7:30 p.m.

The Grille Dinner Californian Green Market

The Grille Dinner Californian Green Market

BBQ Dinner

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Club Brunch Beach Club Brunch

Frenchman’s Creek Movies at 7:30 p.m.

19th Hole Traditional Specials Sports Bar Dinner

Rosh Hashanah Dinner

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The Grille Dinner All American BBQ

The Grille Dinner All American BBQ

The Grille Dinner All American BBQ

The Grille Dinner All American BBQ

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The Grille Dinner Mediterranean Week

The Grille Dinner Mediterranean Week 19 Board Meeting

The Grille Dinner Mediterranean Week 20 Summer Sunset Golf Cigar Lounge

The Grille Dinner Mediterranean Week

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Sports Bar Healthy Bowls Beach Club Dinner

Sports Bar Healthy Bowls Beach Club Dinner

Sports Bar Healthy Bowls Beach Club Dinner

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The Grille Dinner Californian Green Market

Sports Bar Californian Green Market Beach Club Dinner

Sports Bar Californian Green Market Beach Club Dinner

Sports Bar Californian Green Market Beach Club Dinner

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FITNESS & SPA

Marisol Jimenez - Fitness and Spa Director

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GOLF

J.R. Congdon - Director of Golf

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TENNIS | PICKLEBALL | BOCCE | PÉTANQUE

Tikky Srieud - Director of Tennis

The Serve

must run across a longer diagonal line.

The Serve has a critical role in doubles. The serve begins each point, and getting in a lot of solid first serves will ensure that your team begins points in a positive, aggressive manner. But there is a very clear difference between serving in singles and serving in doubles. In singles, since both players are covering the entire court, the server typically stands as close to the center of the court as possible. In doubles, servers should stand halfway between the middle line and the singles sideline, or closer to the singles sideline near the alley. On the Ad side, it is advisable to stand a foot or two closer to the alley, to take advantage of the wide angle serve into the receiver’s backhand. Unfortunately, many singles players transitioning to doubles don’t understand the value of standing wider to serve and simply stand where they normally stand to serve in singles. This is a big mistake for the following reasons: 1. It eliminates the wide serve, as your partner standing at the net would get hit in the back of the head. 2. The receiving team has much more space available for hitting a fairly simple shot cross-court. 3. If you are serving and volleying, it makes the distance to travel to the net for the first volley longer. Instead of having to merely run straight ahead, you

The server’s goal is to get at least 70 percent of their first serves-even if that means hitting the ball softer than in singles. The server should adopt a baseball pitcher’s mentality. Mix up speeds. Vary locations. Experiment with different formations. TOP Responsibilities of the Server 1. Get a large percentage of first serves in. 2. Control the tempo of the game. 3. Communicate serve choice with partner.

We are Now Open Monday-Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Summer Pro Shop Hours

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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Pamela Rudd - Director of Marketing

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ACCOUNTING

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

It’s that time of year when we update our files for the Mail Delivery.

Please complete this form below. Member Name:_______________________________________ Member #:___________________________________________ Date you are returning to FC :____________________________ Address where you would like your STATEMENT & FLYERS Sent: _________________________________________________ Please note: This form does not change your address with the U.S. Postal Service. Please return the completed form to the Accounting Office either by faxing to 561-868-6387 or hand deliver or mail to 13495 Tournament Drive, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410

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