News from the Club President 2/22/25

Dear Members, 


Feb 22, 2025
Subject: Club Initiatives & Financial Updates 


I’d like to take a moment to update you on the work being done by the Board, our committees, and our management team to ensure La Cumbre’s long-term success.


Committee Engagement & Financial Planning 

This Wednesday, committee members participated in an All-Committee Orientation led by Adam and his team. This marks the second year of this initiative, designed to strengthen collaboration with our management team and alignment across all committees. It was so good to hear from each department head about the work they do and the goals they have for their area of the club. It was truly an impressive presentation, and we are lucky to have this talented staff. I encourage members to get to know these leaders. Link to staff here.


We recognize that many members have concerns about the club’s financial position. The Board, Adam, and I remain laser-focused on providing clarity—starting with our year-end 2024 financials and the development of a long-term capital funding plan. These challenges were not created overnight, and they will not be solved overnight, but we are actively finalizing financials and planning the next steps to position La Cumbre for a strong future. 


As I noted in my early January communication, a Capital Planning Task Force was formed to evaluate funding strategies. As part of this review, this week, our Asset Reserve Study was updated by Club Benchmarking, and the results are expected to be finalized in the next 8-10 weeks. 


Key Updates on Club Initiatives 

  • Capital Planning Task Force – Formed in mid-January, this group (Kevin Newman, Dan McGuire, and Rick Nightingale) has been developing a proposal that will be reviewed by Adam, our new Director of Finance, and me this week. We anticipate presenting it at the February Board meeting and rolling it out to members in early April. 
  • Clubhouse Renovation – Committee chairs and our contractor are finalizing detailed quotes for necessary repairs and improvements, with details expected to be shared with members by the end of March. 
  • Financial Leadership – Our new Director of Finance, Homer Allbritton, started on February 18th. His expertise will be instrumental in enhancing La Cumbre’s financial reporting, ensuring clarity for management, the Board, and members. 
  • Year-End Financials & Budget – The 2024 financials will be reviewed at the February Board meeting and posted on our website as soon as the audit is complete and our audit committee has approved them. The 2025 operating budget is also undergoing final refinements before Board review. 


Strategic Pillars & Club Development 

To ensure La Cumbre’s long-term success, we remain committed to our four strategic pillars:


  • Member Experience – The member satisfaction survey was sent out last week. Once results are compiled, we will analyze feedback and identify areas for improvement.
  • Employee Recruitment and Development – The hiring of Homer Allbritton is a key step toward professionalizing financial reporting, ensuring a clear understanding of the club’s financial strengths and obligations. 
  • Financial Responsibility – Our top priority is financial clarity and accountability. Now that Homer is on board, the Board will appoint a Treasurer and begin convening the Finance Committee in March. 
  • Governance, Environment & Sustainability – The Governance Committee met this week and began its work on these priorities:
  • Aligning by-laws and policies with best practices and California corporate governance standards.
  • Establishing a GM evaluation framework for consistency and accountability.
  • Launching a Leadership & Nominations Committee to develop a Board skills matrix and engage talented members as future leaders. 


Member Engagement & Moving Forward 

Adam and I held a Coffee Talk on February 14th, where we had a productive conversation with about 15 members. Great questions were raised, and we had an open dialogue about club issues. We plan to continue these monthly Coffee Talks as an opportunity for direct member engagement—please join us for the next one on February 28th at 9:00 am! Link to RSVP here.


Additionally, neither the Board, Adam, nor I will respond to anonymous communications. We welcome and encourage open, respectful dialogue and constructive feedback from all members—our goal is to work together to solve challenges.


Thank you for being part of this journey.


Sincerely, 


Tracy Jenkins
President, La Cumbre Country Club

News from the Club President 10/16/25

By La Cumbre CC • October 17, 2025
Dear Members, Over the past two months, Management, the Board, the Finance Committee, and the Capital Planning Committee have been meeting regularly to finalize a proposal that will fund the two major projects ahead: the Golf Course renovation in 2027 ($17 million) and the Clubhouse restoration in 2028 ($16 million). In the coming weeks, Adam and I, along with a small support team, will begin hosting small group member meetings to share these plans, review the past 18 months of financial results, discuss proposed by-law amendments, and outline the offer received from a member group interested in purchasing the Club. Please click here to view a summary of the Board/Finance Committee-approved plan, along with a comparison to the purchase proposal. These documents provide an outline of the presentations, which begin in earnest next week. The full presentation with attachments will be available on the Club website by early next week. In the meantime, the 2024 audited financial statements, along with updates through July 2025, were sent on October 15, inclusive of an explanatory summary​​​​. Click here to view the communication. Thank you for your patience and continued engagement. We look forward to sharing these important details and discussing the future of La Cumbre together in the weeks ahead. To register for one of the small group sessions, please click here . Warm regards, Tracy Jenkins Board President La Cumbre Country Club

A Note From the Governance Committee

By La Cumbre CC • July 7, 2025
Governance Committee Update

News from the Club President 6/19/25

By La Cumbre CC • July 7, 2025
Dear La Cumbre Members, Next week, the Board will be meeting to tackle the important topic of how to fund our capital needs moving forward. As part of this due diligence, we had received an expression of interest regarding the purchase of the Club. To better understand the optionality, the Board has had additional conversations with other interested parties. The Board is actively engaged in long-range financial planning to ensure that we can sustain and elevate the Club for generations to come. As part of this process, we are exploring a wide range of funding options to support the significant capital investments our Club will need over the coming years. This includes traditional approaches like capital dues, transfer fees, assessments, and loans. In the spirit of good governance and due diligence, the Board is also gathering information about alternative funding avenues, including outside capital interest. To be clear: No decisions have been made No offers are under consideration The Board has not authorized any action toward selling the Club What has occurred are preliminary, exploratory conversations intended to fully understand what options may exist. This process is about building knowledge so that if we need to make major financial decisions in the future, we do so from a well-informed position, always with the best interest of the membership and the long-term health of the Club in mind. We understand that seeing outside individuals on the property may have raised questions, and we regret any confusion this may have caused. Our commitment remains: Transparency with our members Adherence to sound governance principles A deliberate, member-centered process We will continue to keep you informed as these discussions evolve. There will be no path forward on any major initiative without full Board consideration and member engagement. Thank you for your understanding and for your ongoing dedication to the La Cumbre community. Tracy Jenkins President, Board of Director sLa Cumbre Country Club
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