March-April Newsletter

anniversary

March-April 2016

Table of Contents 03 04 05 06 08 10 12 13 16 17 18 21 22 President’s Message From the General Manager Course Operations News Membership News Welcome New Members New Restaurant Events: Food & Beverage Wine Fest Summer Camp Fitness & Massage Golf Tennis Aquatics

President’s Message

Hopefully you received the “Reach 1,000” campaign e-newsletter. The success of this membership campaign is a positive game changer for the club. Greystone Member Ambassadors, responsible for meeting and acclimating new and prospective members, are key to the campaign’s success. Signing up to serve as an Ambassador is voluntary, but I assure you it is a fun way to meet new friends and discuss common interests. The Spring Member-Guest Golf Tournament on April 28-30th is another great way to introduce potential members to the club. Be sure to sign up early; it fills up fast! If you haven’t already, mark your calendars for the Regions Tradition Golf Tournament returning to Greystone Founders May 18-22. This is a world-class event for everyone from golf enthusiasts to young families. Everyone will enjoy an afternoon with friends and neighbors. Thousands of guests and millions of television viewers will experience a glimpse of our beautiful neighborhood, impeccable golf course, clubhouses, and most of all, our genuine southern hospitality.

Fellow Greystone members, If Punxsutawney Phil had any say in the matter, we will have an early spring this year! And Greystone Golf & Country Club is the place to be. Our new restaurant is taking shape and is set to open on Tuesday, April 12th, and its ambiance will be only a small portion of the experience. Management has heard your mandate to provide excellent food and service on a consistent basis. While this is no small task, I am confident their commitment to provide an outstanding experience has never been greater. The only thing left is naming the venue and for that, we need your input. Be sure to check the Enews for the link to vote. The Fitness Center continues to draw unprecedented attendance with visits up 65% over last year. Our team of professional trainers and staff is second to none and encourage all of us to live healthy, happy lives. Please join me in congratulating our new Fitness Director, Todd Makofski, on his promotion. Stop by and congratulate him on his new role and while you are there, take advantage of our new facility and meet the staff. They take great pride in your health and wellbeing.

All the best, Terry Smith TerrySmith@edgarsbakery.com (205) 910-3917

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Dear Members, I hope you are ready for the most amazing spring in Greystone’s history. We have so many wonderful things happening at the Club. I hope you share my passion for our positive changes ahead. The new restaurant opens at Founders in early April. The name, as a result of member voting, will be unveiled soon. As you know, we have a new equipment fleet coming in March for the golf course maintenance department at both courses. Jason Miller and his team are extremely excited to show you the positive benefits and improved conditions. In April we plan to unveil several “member services” to you. They will include; pizza delivery, tailor services, barber on site, transportation services, on site car wash and in May we will begin offering aerification service and opening of an on site mini general store with wine, hand dipped ice cream, and basics like milk and bread. Look for more information on these services in your e-mail inbox soon. The Regions Tradition Tournament is approaching quickly. This will be a top notch event in so many aspects, but merely the pride of it coming home for our 25th anniversary is very special. There will be enhanced live TV coverage on the Golf Channel and the SEC Network during the Pro-Am. During the event, we will have a booth for membership sales. The sense of pride you have in your Club that week is so important to our team. Speaking of pride, Steve Smith will be advertising the opportunity to pre order a members only shirt and/or hat in early March. There is so much excitement at the Club that I almost jog from the parking lot each morning. We are not “there” yet, but I find more proud moments of the staff with each passing day. When someone asks me “how’s it going?” I feel like asking them how much time they have. “It is going great” is the best summary. I can go on for hours about the programs, policies, projects, and events we are working on. Our team wants to be the best, and they are taking guidance and direction to improve. I hope you see and feel the effort. I look forward to seeing you around campus or at one of the breakfast or happy hour with Dave sessions on April 6th & 8th! Best, Dave David W. Porter, CCM General Manager dporter@greystonecc.com (205) 986-5148

Message from the General Manager

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Golf Course Operations

Dear Members, I am excited to announce the addition of the Landscape Manager position to the Founders Course Operations staff. This position was created to increase the focus on greenery and aesthetic of the Course. It provides us a professional horticulturist whose primary task will be leading the maintenance of the Founders clubhouse grounds, the tennis and aquatics grounds, and the landscape beds on the Founders course. The Landscape Manager will also provide consultation on the landscape at Legacy. I am pleased to announce that Amanda Kirkland has accepted this position. She comes to us with over 15 years of experience in various facets of landscape/horticulture. Her work history includes

running a plant nursery, designing containers and plant beds, landscape installations, and general grounds maintenance, to name a few. The knowledge and experience that she brings with her will be a huge asset to our department. I am excited about the enhancements that she will undoubtedly bring to these high profile areas of the club! Please help me in welcoming Amanda to Greystone! Jason Miller Director of Golf Course Operations JMiller@greystonecc.com (205) 980-5215

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Membership News

Dear Members, I’m excited to announce our partnership with Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham in conjunction with our Reach 1000 Membership Campaign at Greystone. The Board has graciously approved a pretty incredible incentive for those who are successful in bringing new members into the Club this year.

Although our ultimate goal is to reach 1000 Members, we realize the road to getting there will likely take some time. With that, we’d like to focus on our short-term goal for 2016 of reaching 100 new Members between now and our Club’s 25th Anniversary in September. For each friend that you refer that becomes a Member by September, your name will be entered into a drawing for a 36-month lease on a Mercedes-Benz of your choice (GLE or C-Class vehicle), maintenance included. Although only one lucky member will be the winner of this grand prize, there will be prizes awarded for 2nd and 3rd place as well. The fine print: In order to qualify for the drawing, you must be the original referring Member and the primary sponsor on the new Members’ application. For each new House Member, you’ll be entered once, for each new Social or Junior Member, twice, for each golf member – three times. The drawing will take place at Greystone Golf & Country Club at the Club’s 25th Anniversary Party in September. Party details forthcoming. We hope you will save the date for our Reach 1000 Kickoff Party on Tuesday, April 5th. Check for details in the Social & Dining Events section.

Refer a friend today! Ashley Fuentes Membership Marketing Director afuentes@greystonecc.com (205) 986-5146

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Welcome New

Candler & Allison Boyd

Erik & Sarah Schrader

Joe & Ashley Horton

Eric & Joan Bishop

Mickey & Sarah Lynch

William & Michelle Poynter

Wayne Wood

Lynn & Kendall Boggs

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embers

Jeff & Sara Newdome

Thank you to all of the members who have brought new members into the Club with your Membership

Alan & Stephanie Brumbeloe

Kevin & Tina Hayes

Appreciation Certificate.

Tony Ballagas Billy Hamilton Geoff Ketcham Mike Milam Martin Newton Dennis Pauls Josh Priestley Jon Seale Greg Wheeler

Tommy & April Fish

Jonathon & Jackie Seay

Barrett & Alissa Milam

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March- April 2016

R ESTAURANT R IBBON C UTTING

S ATURDAY , A PRIL 9 TH

F OUNDERS R ESTAURANT

6 PM

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the newly renovated Founders Restaurant. Complimentary menu sampling and open bar from 6-7pm

Opens in April H OURS Breakfas Saturday & Sunday 7-11am Lunc Tuesday-Sunday 11am-3pm

Smal Bite Tuesday-Sunday 3-5pm

Dinner Tuesday-Thursday & Sunday 5-9pm Friday-Saturday 5-10pm

The menu for the new restaurant will be Contemporary Country Club Cuisine - Thin Crust Pizzas, Innovative Small Plates, Signature Burgers, Fresh Catch Creations, and more.

Members will be able to make reservations through the Greystone website, greystonecc.com

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Events Calendar

Fun Friday: St. Patrick’s Day Pre- Party Friday, March 4th Live entertainment, Drink specials, Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and dinner selections. Wear green! 6:00pm | Founders Clubhouse Club Casual Attire

Parents’ Night Tuesday, March 15th

Parents, come out for an evening to learn about swim, tennis, golf, fitness and summer camp opportunities this summer for your child. Representatives from each department will be here to answer your questions. Registration forms will be available. Food and beverage specials. Check weekly Enews for more information.

6:00 pm | Founders Clubhouse Signup today by calling 986-5120 Club Casual Attire

St. Patrick’s Day Family Night Thursday, March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Buffet, Drink Specials, & St. Patty’s Family Trivia starting at 6:30pm with prizes for the top three teams. Wear green! 5:00-8:30pm | Founders Clubhouse $19.95++ adults & $9.95 ++ kids Club Casual Attire

Princess Breakfast Saturday, March 19th Elsa, Snow White, Belle, and Ariel will be signing autographs and taking pictures.

$15++ per person includes breakfast 9:00am arrival | Founders Castle

Sign up at greystonecc.com Club Casual/ Princess Attire

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Events Calendar

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 26th For Greystone Residents & Members Easter Egg Hunt for age groups: 0-2, 3-4, 5-7, and 8-10 Complimentary refreshment & snacks, bouncy houses, face painting, balloon animals, DJ, and best of all, the Easter Bunny will be there! Don’t forget your Easter basket & camera. Arrive at 11:00am sharp | Tennis Center (5264 Greystone Way) Hunter’s Buffet Saturday, March 26th Lunch Buffet to follow Egg hunt

11:30am-2:00pm | Founders Clubhouse Reservations requested by calling 986-5120 Club Sports Attire

Easter Brunch Sunday, March 27th Brunch Buffet includes a made to order Crepe Station, Carving Station, Children’s Table, & more. 34++ adults | 15++ children age 5-12 Reservations from 10:30am-2:00pm | Founders Clubhouse Reservations required by calling 986-5120 48 hour cancellation policy enforced Club Cocktail Attire

Farewell Fun Friday Friday, April 1st

Come celebrate the last Fun Friday! With the new restaurant opening in April, we hope you’ll make the restaurant your new Friday night spot. (We guarantee it will be fun!) Live entertainment, Drink specials, Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and dinner selections. 6:00pm | Founders Clubhouse Club Casual Attire

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REach 1,000 Kick off party Tuesday, April 5 Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres; live music and a chance to see the grand prize up close and personal! The evening will be compliments of Greystone and Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham. 6-8pm | Founders Clubhouse Please RSVP by calling 986-5120 | Club Casual Attire

Happy Hour with Dave Wednesday, April 6th Complimentary beer & wine during a presentation from General Manager Dave Porter. 4pm | Founders Clubhouse Breakfast with Dave Friday, April 8th Complimentary continental breakfast during a presentation from General Manager Dave Porter. 8:30am | Founders Clubhouse Topic for both: Golf Course Preparation for Regions Tradition

With the new restaurant opening in April, these dining offerings will no longer be available: » March 26- Last A La Carte dinner at Legacy » March 29- Last Grab & Go » April 1- Last Fun Friday These Dining Offerings are available even after the restaurant opens Pizza & Pasta night

Thursdays 5-9 | Founders Clubhouse Except March 17th for St. Patrick’s Family Night Sunday Brunch Sundays 10:30- 2:00 |Founders Clubhouse

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D RESS C ODE

C LUB C ASUAL Men:

C LUB C OCKTAIL Men: Jack or blazer with dress slacks. Women: Dresses and skirts, business suits, formal pant suits and dress pants with tailored tops/blouses. C LUB F ORMAL Men: Suit with tie or tuxedo for men Women: Cocktail dresses, evening gowns or dressy evening separates

Proper attire includes slacks and a collared or mock collared shirt (neatly pressed & tucked in) with or without a jacket. Hats, visors, and caps must be removed. Jeans* are permitted. Athletic wear and plastic/pool flip-flops are not permitted. Women: Proper attire includes dresses, skirts, business suits, pant suits, and dress slacks with tailored shirts, blouses, or sweaters. Hats, visors, and caps must be removed. Sleeveless tops and jeans* are permitted. Athletic wear and plastic/pool flip-flops are not permitted.

C LUB S PORTS Men and women:

Athletic wear that conforms to the golf, tennis, and fitness dress code is acceptable.

*Jeans or denim appearing overly baggy, worn, torn, ripped, unclean, or with holes will not be allowed.

Summer Camps

Sign up for one week of camp or all four!

Wee 2 June 27- July 1 Wee 4 August 1-5

Wee 1 June 13-17 Wee 3 July 25-29

Swimmin , Tenni , Golf, Art & Cra , Lunc, 2 shirt an  ha! Register for 5 days (Monday-Friday) with a Sunday night ice cream social to kickoff the week and meet fellow Campers & Counselors! Ages 5-12 Camp hours: 8:30am until 3:00pm $295 for first week & $275 for each additional week

Contact Sarah May to register today! smay@greystonecc.com | (205) 986-5120

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Massage

New offering: 30 minute tune up

A Quick Sport Specific session to supplement your regular massage therapy treatments. This is a great way to maximize the health benefits of massage therapy between full sessions. $55 Swedish Message A traditional Swedish massage designed to relax the muscles and relieve both physical and emotional tension.

Spring Forward Your Fitness Program Next Level Welcome to the Next Level of training and physical transformation! Have you tried programs, diets, or any other fitness fad that didn’t deliver what you wanted or the result didn’t last? Next Level was created to give you all the tools you will need to make a REAL, LASTING physique transformation. We have teamed up with registered dietitian Abby Nevins to bring you a package that combines the science of proper nutrition, training, supplementation, and lifestyle choices to give you REAL RESULTS! Next Level consists of 90 days of intense coaching, personal training, and nutritional counseling to not only guide you but to TEACH you how to make a lasting lifestyle change. If you are ready to achieve your Next Level, call us to get started! Package Includes: • 2 total Body Composition Measurements • Initial nutrition, lifestyle, and fitness evaluation • 20 personal training sessions • 8 nutritional counseling sessions • Educational seminars each week on health and fitness topics • Unlimited group fitness classes for 90 days

60 minutes $75 90 minutes $110

Deep Tissue An intense pressure massage that will allow for more concentrated focus on specific muscle areas.

60 minutes $85 90 minutes $120

Neuromuscular/Sport Specific Neuromuscular massage targets the neurological system and the muscles related to it, addressing trigger points on the body that affect mood and neurological function.

60 minutes $100 90 minutes $145

Peter Heinke

Phillip Lozito

John Skiba

Stone Fit Club! We in the Fitness Center are very proud to announce our first official winners of the Greystone Stone Fit Club! Mr. Peter Heinke, Mr. Phillip Lozito, and Mr. John Skiba. These dedicated members worked out in the Fitness Center AT LEAST 20 times a month for three consecutive months and have now been awarded the COVETED Stone Fit Club t-shirt! Congratulations!!

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March- April 2016

Dear Members, This is one of the greatest times of the year, spring! Golf really gets revved up at Greystone in the springtime. It’s an exciting time at Greystone with the Regions Tradition right around the corner, the flowers blooming, and the courses becoming more green and pristine. Tournament Change: Member-Member 2015 was too hot! We moved the event from July to June 11-12, 2016. In turn,

Tournament Dates: May 18-22, 2016 We are seeking Member Volunteers for the 2016 Regions Tradition. $60 Volunteer fee will be waived for Members. The Volunteer Package includes a tournament polo, headwear, water bottle, lanyard, week- long credential and five (5) Good-Any-One-Day Grounds tickets. Register today: Visit RegionsTradtion.com and click on Volunteers or contact Allie at (204) 262-2815. Deadline to register is April 22, 2016

this gave us the opportunity to start the aerification at the Founders Course on July 5th (1 week earlier than normal). This will help us get Founders reopened and back in shape for the beginning of August when the Legacy Course struggles a bit from the summer heat. Exciting News!: We will once again host some small one-day events throughout the year including a one-day Member-Guest, Glow Golf, Couples Golf, Men’s and Ladies Night events, and more! Reminder: The Titleist commercial that was filmed at Greystone last fall is currently airing on the Golf Channel and will run throughout the year. The commercial is a mash-up of many different shots. I broke the film down and you can see Greystone highlighted at the following breaks, :17

back porch, :26 golf team, :29 Cameron McCormick (Jordan Spieth’s teacher), :32 (Ladies Lesson on chipping green), :44 (Legacy putting green) and :46 (Founders driving range). Don’t blink

though, it’s a quickie! Visit acushnetgolf.box. com/appreciation. Enjoy springtime at the Stone, Steve Smith Steve Smith, PGA Director of Golf ssmith@greystonecc.com (205) 986-5151

Scene from Titleist Commercial

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Golf Events

GLGA Kickoff Tournament March 24th Legacy

Dollars for Scholars April 9th Founders & Legacy

Women’s SEC Championship April 15-17th Legacy

GLGA Guest Day April 22nd Founders

Couples Golf April 24th Founders

For more information, Call 986-5125 or 986-160 or stop by the Golf Shop

Men’s Member Guest April 27th-30th Founders & Legacy

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Greystone Performance Center

Spring ladies’ Clinic Our spring ladies clinics will offer some twists on the traditional approach making it fun and effective. Come shake the rust off of your game before the Annual Member- Guest. Every Friday starting March 4th -April 22nd 10:00am-11:30am (excluding April 1st for Spring Break) Make up date: April 22nd 6 week clinic: $199 Contact Mason Dennis or Brian Speakman with questions.

Golf Schools The golf schools will offer both short and long game solutions for members and guests. Our greens in regulation school will focus on crisp iron play, while total driving will focus on improving tee balls.

$400 per school/day $750 for the weekend Golf Performance Center (behind Legacy driving range)

March 18 March 19

12-4pm 9am-1pm 12-4pm 9am-1pm 12-4pm 9am-1pm 9am-1pm

Strokes Gained Wedge Control Masters School Masters School

April 8 April 9 April 15 April 16 April 23

Member-Guest Prep Camp Member-Guest Prep Camp Member-Guest Prep Random Practice

The 2016 golf season is upon us! We’re excited about our new 2016 Golf Schools, Ladies Clinics, PGA Junior League 2016 and Junior development Program 2.0. Our summer camp schedule will be released in late March via the weekly ENews so be on the lookout for that. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions about your game and feel free to drop by the Greystone Performance Center anytime to chat with us in person! We look forward to seeing you soon. Mark Blackburn mark@blackburngolf.com 986-5152

The new 2016 Equipment lines are in! along with all the fitting components Callaway, Ping, Taylor Made, and Titleist at Greystone Performance Center

Club-fitting from the Performance Center allows us to capture ball and club data with the Trackman launch monitor, along with fitting for length and lie, to determine the best clubhead and shaft combinations to maximize your individual swings.

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Tennis

Tennis Events

St. Patrick’s Day Mixer Saturday, March 12th 9:00-11:00am

3rd annual Parent/Child Tournament Saturday, April 9th 9:00am

Margaritaville Friday Night Tennis Social Friday, April 29th 6:00pm

The arrival of spring brings one of our busiest times of the year at the Greystone tennis courts! Over 20 of our juniors are playing on their school’s middle or high school tennis teams this spring. They will be competing in the state tournament in April. Best of luck to all of our Juniors! Ladies Softcourt and LITL leagues start the week of March 7th; we have 8 Softcourt and 5 LITL teams competing this spring. April will bring two great tennis events for all levels, our annual Parent/Child Tournament and our first adult Friday Night tennis party of 2016. Ryen Valentine Co-Director of Tennis rvalentine@greystonecc.com (205) 986-5144 Kristijan Mitrovski Co-Director of Tennis kmitrovski@greystonecc.com (205) 986-5145

now carrying Maggie Mather bags and we just received our first shipment! Come check out the new Lucky In Love and Nike spring lines! Both are great for your spring Softcourt team uniforms!

Spring Junior Programs Beginner Orange Ball Class (8 & Under) Mon & Wed 4-5pm Academy (Tournament Players) Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday 4:30-6pm High School Academy Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday 4:30-6pm

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March- April 2016

Mark Your Calendars! The Greystone Pools open Saturday, May 7th

Registration is open for the Greysone Gators Swim Team greystonecc.com/swinteamregistration

Requirements: 1) be able to swim in any manner unassisted approximately 40ft. 2) have the desire to learn how to swim better WHILE having fun

The First Practice is Tuesday, May 31st! NO time commitment Practice when you can Come to one, all or none of the swim meets (even though they are the best part) Practice and Meet Schedule online at Greysonecc.com GO GREEN! GO GATORS! Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons will start being offered on Monday, May 9th Lessons for adults, children, nieces, nephews, & grandchildren $25 per 30-minute one-on-one lesson. Buy 5 for $110! For more information and for non-member swim lessons, contact the Aquatics Director at aquatics@greystonecc.com Interested in Group Lessons? We will customize a package just for you! Contact aquatics@greystonecc.com

Calling all summer birthdays, sports teams and school’s out celebrators! Whatever the occasion may be, we hope you will consider hosting your summer party at Greystone Aquatics Center The Club will provide food, beverages, disposable plates, napkins and cutlery. Private parties will have a reserved section on the pool deck if held during operational hours. For more information and to book your party now, please contact the Events Team at greystonecc.com or (205) 776-3180

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1: Shirley & Howard Palmes

2: Sandra Battles, Stefany Roberts, Kim Wilson, Holley Kahn, Kris Costigan at the GLC mystery dinner (or is it? It’s a Mystery!)

3: Sandra & Barry Vines

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4: Sandra Battles & Skippy Trible

5: Stone Cutters Card Group

6: Monty Ferlisi, Sam Ferlisi, Marian Washburn, Mike Washburn and Matt Scalici

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anniversary

Founded 1991 4100 Greystone Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35242 greystonecc.com | (205) 980-5200

Telephone Directory Area Code 205

Main/Directory Membership Event Planning Legacy Golf Founders Golf

980.5200 986.5146 776.3180 986.5160 986.5126 980.5215 986.5152 986.5120 986.5145 986.5139 986.5133

Course Maintenance Performance Center

Dining Tennis Fitness

Accounting Residential

986.5136 Management Team General Manager David W. Porter, CCM dporter@greystonecc.com

Director of Golf Steve Smith, PGA

Membership Ashley Fuentes, CMP afuentes@greystonecc.com Catering/Event Planning Lynette Roberts lroberts@greystonecc.com Controller Chris Cochrane ccochrane @greystonecc.com Fitness Todd Makofski fitness@greystonecc.com Tennis Kristijan Mitrovski, USPTA kmitrovski@greystonecc.com Ryen Valentine, USPTA rvalentine@greystonecc.com

ssmith@greystonecc.com Golf Course Operations Jason Miller

jmiller@greystonecc.com Golf Instruction & Fitting Mark Blackburn blackburngolf@greystonecc.com Food & Beverage Andrew Nevins anevins@greystonecc.com Executive Chef André Halston ahalston@greystonecc.com

Board of Directors

Terry Smith, President Russ Hale, President- Elect Roy Sewell, Chairman

Matt Scalici Ron Stanfa Barry Vines

Jim Clayton Janice Folmar Scott Peters