JUNE 2022

THE HARBOUR TIDINGS
—JUNE 2022—

BODEGA HARBOUR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

In This Issue

• President's Letter to Members
• Gym Reservations Online
• What's my Parcel Number?
• Golf News
• Sea Gals News
• Exercise Group
• Board of Directors
• Design Review
• Landscape Review
• Announcements, Updates, Information Links
• Bodega Bay & County Happenings
• Local Services (Ads)

President's Letter to Members

Dear Members,

In recent days the membership notification, BHHA’s Annual Disclosures, Budget, Reserve Fund, and Annual Policy Statement, was mailed to you in accordance with the Davis Stirling Act. There may be surprises in this information if you haven’t been following Board meetings, and my purpose here is to provide you with additional background. Foremost, quarterly dues are going up in July, from $822 to $ 975 (+18.6%). That is a sizable jump, however it is only the second dues increase in the past 18 years. The first, in 2011, was an increase of 10%. Putting the upcoming FY22/23 increase into context, over the same 18-year period the CPI rose 43% nationally, and construction costs in Northern California rose a whopping 78%. Board members understand that the $51/month hike is considerable, but as a community we enjoyed many years of flat dues in the face of rising costs which, in our best judgement, requires a significant course correction now. I hope you’ll read on to see why we think so and what you can expect.

Bodega Harbour is celebrating over 50 years of providing oceanside living and desired amenities to thousands of owners over the years. As I wrote in an April message, time takes a toll, and over this year we identified areas where our aging physical infrastructure requires repair or replacement. The Board and Management have moved forward with some of the smaller projects, and we are putting in place processes necessary to move larger projects along over several years.

A year ago, the past board and the current board identified improved monthly financial reporting to Members as a priority. A simplified profit and loss cost center report, developed by the Finance Committee with Kemper assistance, has been in use for most of this year. In February, we welcomed a new onsite Kemper Controller, and the Finance Committee, Controller, and Kemper department managers took a “deep dive” into BHHA’s physical assets. This review resulted in an increased annual reserve contribution and numerous revisions to the final 2022/23 Reserve Analysis Report, prepared by Barrera & Company and adopted by the Board at our May meeting.

In tandem with the attention to BHHA finances, the Board initiated a long-term strategic planning process that has identified many areas of improvement important to Owners -- needed golf course projects, many common area improvements, sidewalk repairs, signage needs, and upgrades to member amenities, including Food and Beverage operations. The Strategic Planning Interim Report, released at the end of October 2021 can be found in the members section of the BHHA website, under Documents. As part of the ongoing planning process, a member interest survey was completed recently. The first in many years, analysis is nearly finished, and the valuable planning information provided will be presented to the Membership soon.

Some of the needs identified were completed this year, several are included in the 2022/23 budget, and others are in various planning stages and scheduled out over the next five years.

Here are some examples.

• New, “instant” hot water heaters were installed in the Clubhouse locker rooms.
• Two major Common Area improvement projects are moving forward – one to rehabilitate our Common Area and eradicate invasive plants (CARE), the second to improve and maintain the Common Area (CAMP) with attention to beautification, fire safety and water conservation. These are important projects supported by many Owners according to the recent survey.
• Major Golf improvements and investments have been identified. Kemper National experts conducted a site visit, and along with our local golfers and staff, highlighted future tasks. The conversion of our gas-powered golf carts to an electric fleet is projected for winter 2022/23. A new lease is in place for delivery and staff are taking several necessary steps for construction of a suitable golf cart structure with charging capacity near the Pro Shop. Also in 2022/23, we will begin a multi-year renovation project on bunkers throughout the course.
• We are proceeding with renovations on the Facility Maintenance Building and studying possible expansion of that facility in the coming years.
• We are working with Sonoma County Public Works for a collaboration to repair and improve sidewalks throughout the Harbour. The County is still busy with projects resulting from fires and floods, but the Harbour needs are “in the queue”.
• We are moving ahead with changes in the Club House Lounge and at the Snack Bar/19th Hole that will reduce labor costs, introduce new food and beverage offerings in both locations, and maintain former hours of operation as much as possible. We will be re-launching the Lounge and expanded the Snack Bar/19th Hole with new food, name, and concept in the coming weeks. Already we have initiated grilled and smoked foods and are making plans for a larger and more permanent grill area near the Pro Shop and will be offering Starbucks coffee service. New outdoor eating tables with an expansive ocean view have been installed in the golf putting area near the Pro Shop.
• A security survey was conducted several months ago, and changes have been made to our security program. New locations are planned for upgraded cameras which will be installed in Common Areas, at both Harbour entrances, and near the Clubhouse and Pro Shop.
• New and improved community signage and Harbour mapping is being developed and is expected to be finalized in 2022/23.

I hope you agree that we are moving in the right direction. The Board and Management thank you for your input this year. We value your continued support while these projects proceed in FY 2022/23 and beyond. As we look ahead to another challenging and busy year, we encourage you to follow developments through the Tidings, by attending Board meetings, and visiting BHHA’s website. Please let us know if there are additional ways you would like us to consider for communications with the Membership.

Jennie Alexich, President
BHHA Board of Directors

Annual Disclosures 2022-23

22-23 Budget Reserve Capital Presentation

Gym Reservations

For convenience and ease, reservations for using the gym can now be made online, at BHHA.org.

If you already have an upcoming appointment confirmed by Janelle Vanderpool, you will not need to re-register for that time slot on the website. It has been entered into the system already.

To make a new reservation – log in to BHHA.org, then hover over the Amenities link on the top menu, which will then display a sub-menu called Reservations. Alternatively, you can click on Amenities, and then scroll down to where it says Work Out Facility – that text is linked to the Reservations page. If you are logged in to the website, you can also click the link below this article.

After you get to the Reservations page, click on the Check Availability button. You will then see an availability calendar where you can choose a 1-hour time slot to use the gym. Only available time slots will be shown, within 72 hours (3 days) of the current time. The gym is open 7 days a week from 6:00am to 7:00pm.

After you’ve chosen a time slot & clicked Next, you will see a form for your contact information, most of which may be automatically filled in from your login profile. You will also be asked for your Member ID / Parcel Number.

When you’ve finished booking your time slot, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and the Administration staff will also be notified. If you need to make any changes to your reservation after it’s been booked, click on your Name on the very top left of any page when you are logged in, which will bring up a small menu and you can navigate to My Bookings.

While you can make a reservation at any time of day, and on weekends, the Administration office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. If you need additional support, contact Janelle Vanderpool during the office hours, at 415-300-5974 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. She will be monitoring the reservations made online and reviewing the calendar.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Reservations Page

Golf News

June

Although we can use more rains, we offer special thanks to Jonathan Ivory and his team for keeping the golf course in top condition and the greens rolling smoothly! Please see below for important information regarding our day-to-day operations and exciting things happening in June/July.

New Member Rates: effective July 1, 2022

New Member Rates

Junior Golf & Tennis Camps, Save The Date: Junior golf and tennis camps will run Monday, July 25th – Friday, July 29th. Our junior camps are open to children from the age of 7-17, and safety-conscious. We welcome beginners and all skill levels for a fun week.

The cost of each camp is $135 per camper, or $250 if they sign up for both golf and tennis.

Golf camp is limited to 40 juniors, and Tennis Camp, limited to 32 juniors. Once the registration is full, a waitlist will be created for each.

Your golf camp instructors will be John Neri, Carter Merlaud, and assisted by Dominic Neri. Your tennis camp instructor will be Gienna Gonnella, who is a great instructor and so good with the juniors.

If any of you have questions, or would like to request a registration form, stop by the golf shop during normal business hours, or e-mail me, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We look forward to a fun-filled week!

Men’s Club News: Super Senior Championships have concluded, and your new champion is Greg Kirsch. Greg Kirsch defeated worthy opponent, Art England on the 20th hole! Please offer congratulations to Mr. Kirsch for the special accomplishment. I can tell you, all his hard work and dedication to the game has been worthwhile!

Golf Shop Hours: We are open at 7:00 am and close at 6:00 pm. For afternoon play, we request golf cars be returned to the golf shop no later than 6:30 pm.

Short Game Practice & Warm-Up Center Hours: Keep that short game sharp! We have a putting green, chipping green and practice bunker near the golf shop (upper parking lot).

The Warm-Up Center is open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. We have a total of 6 hitting stations at our warm-up center (three per side). This schedule allows our staff enough time to pick up the balls, tidy up, and get everything ready for the next morning’s play.

Lessons are Available: Whether you’re brand new to golf, returning, or need help with a certain area of your game, stop by to ask about our lesson options. We offer individual lesson, series or clinics. We look forward to helping your game.

What’s in Your Bag? Feel free to stop by the golf shop to see how we can help optimize your equipment. We stock golf grips, spikes, gloves, bags, apparel, and other quality accessories at great member prices. We look forward to serving you!

All members and guests, even those with annual passes, are required to check in the pro shop prior to your round. This provides us an opportunity to register your round and let you know about golf car path rules and any notable course condition alerts.

Tee Times: Members who wish to make tee times for themselves or guests should continue to book at least 7 to 10 days in advance (up to 60 days max), to help secure your preferred tee times. You may book online by visiting our website www.bodegaharbourgolf.com or, call the pro shop directly, 707-875-3539 during normal business hours. Afternoon calls are recommended to help avoid delays while we check-in golfers during peak hours. Remember to present your BHHA Member ID at check-in in to receive your member rates.

Please note, when setting up your online customer account to book tee times on EZ Links, you’ll be requested to provide your credit card number to secure the reservation. Your credit card will not be charged until you check-in at the pro shop unless you fail to show or cancel within the required 24 hours. During check-in, you have an option to pay via cash, credit card, or your member charge account, but be prepared to show ID.

Additionally, when booking a tee time, you will more than likely be paired with someone else. To help us maximize rounds and revenue, please remember to cancel tee time(s) or reduce players within the 24-hour cancellation period to avoid being charged in case you cannot play.

MEMBERS ONLY & ACCOMPANIED GUEST PLAY:

9-HOLE PLAY: Options for 9-hole play are the BACK 9 in the mornings from 7:30 – 8:30AM, and available during twilight time on the FRONT 9.

Additional members only play is offered daily after 4 pm (daylight savings). Remember to check in with the golf shop and depending on play, we may be able to send you off the Front 9 or Back 9.

GIFT CARDS: Gift cards can be redeemed at the golf shop for green fees, merchandise, or Food & Beverage at the Bluewater Lounge or Snack Bar!! Stop by the golf shop or restaurant to purchase, OR, order online at your convenience, just click the following link:

CLICK HERE FOR GIFT CARD ORDERS

SNACK BAR HOURS: Open daily from approximately 7:30am to 4:00pm (weather-permitting).

Update: The snack bar has been expanded and includes an outdoor grill, smoker, additional seating, and daily specials. We are running the BBQ every day, and beverage cart Thursday – Sunday, when staffing levels permit.

Links at Bodega Harbour & Bluewater Lounge App: Our new app offers many features, which include special offers, GPS, scoring/posting to GHIN, booking tee times & more! To download, scan this QR code then follow the installation prompt:

OR, visit your Google Play, or iPhone App Store and search “The Links at Bodega Harbour” to download the app, it’s free!

This month's photo provided by John Neri

Last Month's Trivia Corner Answer: Hole #2 (at a different angle)

As always, please send any special photographic moments from around the links and Bodega Harbour to me: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. I’m happy to receive these works of art and feature them on our newsletter and BHHA Website!

We hope you’re able to get out to enjoy golf, or other amenities, and savor the sights and sounds and flavors of Bodega Harbour very soon!

John Neri
Assistant Golf Professional
The Links at Bodega Harbour

New Member Rates effective July 1, 2022

BHWGC News

Bodega Harbour Women’s Golf Club 2022 Getaway

Nineteen Bodega Harbour Women’s Golf Club members enjoyed the opportunity to spend quality time together in May at a very special place, Cavallo Point Lodge.

The Lodge is set in an idyllic location on the San Francisco Bay at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. Several activities were available including, of course, golf at The Presidio Golf Course, as well as massages and facials at The Healing Arts Center & Spa. We also enjoyed several wonderful meals including a special dinner at the Murray Circle Restaurant.

A special THANK YOU to Dana Kueffner and Sue Ohlson for all the planning and organizing required to make our Getaway so special.

Sea Gals News

Our luncheon date in June will be Wednesday, June 8 at 11:30. We will be going to the Cheese Factory in Valley Ford. Karen Bianchi will be the speaker and she will share the history of their family creamery. We had to make a date change since the first Wednesday of the month wasn’t available because of the Memorial Day weekend. We have booked it for the second Wednesday of June instead. An evite will be coming in the mail. Hope to see you there.

The Exercise Group - Is Alive and Thriving in the Harbour!

It’s never too late to start, and all fitness levels are welcome.

8:30 -9:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday tune into ZOOM to join the exercise group.

Enjoy a workout in the safety and comfort of your home. Betsy Spann, who hosts the meeting, is a certified fitness instructor has lead the Yacht Club exercise group as a community service to all Bodega Harbour residents since 2014.

A little stretching and balance helps stimulate your mind and maybe help your golf game too.

If you want to click on at 8:30 in the morning from your home, reach out to Betsy for the link and password at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text to 707.849.8896

Board of Directors

Join us in welcoming Greg Kirsch to the Board of Directors. He was appointed at the Board meeting held on May 3, 2022.

Agendas & Approved Minutes

Save the date: The Annual Meeting / Board Election is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2022.

All updates about this election will be posted on the new Elections page on the Members section of the website.

Elections

Design Review

"In my excursions around the community I have noticed that many homes do not have address numbers that can be seen from the street. In the event of an emergency first responders will have difficulty identifying your home if they cannot see the address numbers. This could lead to serious consequences if they cannot find you. Please make sure your address numbers are placed somewhere visible from the street. Your safety is our number one concern."

-Mary Angelo

If you plan on performing any type of exterior renovations you MUST contact Mary Angelo in the Administration office. Exterior renovations include re-staining (otherwise known as painting).

Design Review meetings are held the second Monday of every month. If you wish to submit an application for review it must be submitted at least 28 days prior to the date of the meeting. Applications should be submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. At this time the meetings are held via teleconference, therefore electronic submissions are preferred.

Applications can be found on the BHHA website or reach out to Mary by e-mail.

When signed in to BHHA.org, hover over the Members tab and click Design Review. If you are signed in now, click the "All Things Design Review" button below to go directly to the page:

All Things Design Review

Landscape Review

June 2022

Greetings from the Landscape Review Committee!
Common Area Initiatives

We are pleased to announce that the BHHA board has approved two initiatives for common area improvement, to begin this summer. The first project is an eradication and cleanup project of common area invasive and toxic plants and shrubs with a priority on fire safety and wildlife ecosystem preservation. The second project is a long range, phased landscape design initiative for common areas that will prioritize drought resistance, fire safety, climate change, indigenous coastal plants, and wildlife habitats. A landscape design plan for future improvements of our common areas will be presented to the homeowner community for comments and suggestions prior to phased installation work commencing. Stay tuned for more on these exciting initiatives in the coming months!

Garden Beautiful Spring 2022
Winners

Congratulations to our grand prize winner for spring, Jim and Catherine Cravens, at 20946 Heron Drive!

Their landscape highlights the best of what stays beautiful in Bodega Harbour--a complementary mix of decorative gravel, stone, succulents, mulch, and coast loving plants with long-lasting color. We loved their use of potted succulents to complement the curves of the architecture.

"We recently refreshed our yard by replacing plants that were at the end of their life cycle," said Jim. "We also added mulch and decorative ravel throughout the yard. Most recently we have been adding fresh potted planters with succulents. We love that succulents grow so well in beautiful Bodega Bay!"

Jim and Catherine will receive a cash award of $300.

Garden Beautiful Honorable Mentions for Spring 2022

978 Seaeagle Loop, cultivated by Carolyn and Brad Jones

Tom and Fredericka O'Kane at108 Condor Way

Their respective properties showcase the diversity of landscape that is possible within our oceanfront community. Be sure to stroll by and check them out!

Each of our honorable mentions will receive a cash award of $150.

All Things Landscape Review

Announcements, Updates, & Information Links

• Reminder, per Ordinance 11-20.100 vehicles must be moved on county maintained public streets after 72 hours. The streets in Bodega Harbour are county maintained and therefore fall under County Ordinances. Your vehicle is subject to tow if it isn’t removed/moved after 72 hours.
• Statements were mailed this week - only if there is a balance due as of May 31, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Jetan Sahni, the new Property Controller at (707) 875-3519 x220 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Do you want to save paper? Time? Money? Sign up for statements to be sent to you by e-mail only. Every month statements are printed for those with a balance due, and every quarter they are printed for the majority of members as a reminder that it's time for quarterly dues payments again. This results in a lot of printing, paper, envelopes, and postage. If you would like to receive your statement by e-mail only, and forego the paper copy, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, parcel or member number, and the email address you'd like to use for receiving statements. THANK YOU!

Errant Golf Ball Procedures (Revised March 2020)
ACH Authorization Form (Revised Feb 2022 - now fillable)

Bodega Bay & County Happenings

Come Help Pull Invasives!

Non-native, invasive plants such as ice plant, European beachgrass, and sea rocket are outcompeting our native plants especially in coastal areas.

The Milo Baker Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) has teamed up with State Parks and Sonoma County Regional Parks to improve native plant habitat by removing invasives from sensitive native areas.

Bodega Head State Park
Second Sunday of each month
10am-1am

Doran Park
every Wednesday
9:30am-1pm

Call or text Alynn (707) 321-1748 or Jan (707) 569-4724

Thank you!

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