FC Life November 2018

“Security Presentation with Mark Hall”

By Marleen Hacker A private women’s discussion group, better known as “Flipside”, meets monthly. The mem- bers take turns planning interesting topics, such as watching a film and then discussing it, or intro- duction to yoga at the Fitness Center, or a Cooking Class with the Chef, or learning about orchids from Mario, Frenchman’s Creek in-house florist. Last month, Mark Hall, who has served as the Director of Safety and Security at Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club, gave us an informative hands on presentation on our personal security. For the next 2 hours there were many questions, tips, and scenarios. Some examples in- clude: what to do in an elevator if you feel threatened. What do you do if you are being followed in your car or get a flat tire. Should you carry pepper spray, or take a self defense class, or how to walk to your car at night when at the mall. However, the most valuable lesson we learned was to be alert and be aware of our surroundings, and not bury our head in the phone. Mr. Hall retired as a Chief of Police after having served 22 years as a law enforcement pro- fessional. He has impressive credentials, ( too many to list in this article), and we at Frenchman’s are most fortunate to have him working here since 2012. Our community is considered one of the safest in the nation due to its use of the most technologically advanced thermal imaging cameras and video analytics, security culture, concierge service and policy and procedures.

Photo left to right: Emily Bromberg,

Nancy Nassau, Marleen Hacker, Carole Barham, Simi Pomerantz, Brenda Lane, Beth Burstein, Carrol Zazik.

LADIES OPENING DAY GOLF AND LUNCHEON

The FCLGA opening day tournament for the 2018-2019 season was again played on Election Day, which this year was November 6. Once again the pleasant weather provided another plus for a delightful day. The format was a nine hole step-aside scramble, with teams of four divided into four flights. With a wonderful turnout, 38 teams more than covered both courses. Golf was followed by a shopping boutique and a lovely luncheon, which was also attended by additional members who were not able to take part in the tournament. Following a crudite buffet, everyone was served a refreshing watermelon salad, with an extensive buffet on each table containing enough choices to please everyone. The wonderful Graeter’s black raspberry chocolate chip ice cream topped off a delicious luncheon. Wendy Adler, FCLGA chair, greeted and welcomed everyone, and introduced the board members and new members. Todd introduced this season’s new caddies. JR reviewed and showed a video of the new golf rules and announced the day’s winners. Everyone received a dozen golf balls, a golf glove and a book with the new golf rules and definitions. Luncheon co-chairs Ellen Lattman and Suzanne Speiser did a wonderful job of planning and executing everything. The tournament went smoothly thanks to the great golf staff. Again Chef Bernd and our wonderful office, dining and golf shop staffs did an outstanding job to complete a very successful day.

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