News from the President -Happy New Years 1/13/25

Jan 13, 2025


Dear Members,


Happy New Year!


As we begin 2025, I want to share an overview of the plans and goals the Board, Management, and Members will be focusing on throughout the year. It promises to be a dynamic and productive time for our club, and your engagement and support will play a crucial role in our success.


Committee Participation: We are thrilled by the overwhelming response to our call for committee participation—over 90 members submitted expressions of interest! Thank you for your enthusiasm and willingness to contribute. While we won’t be able to accommodate everyone on committees this year, we are committed to finding other ways to utilize your talents and ensure your voices are heard. We will be reaching out to all applicants in the next couple of weeks regarding their status.


Board Orientation and Strategic Priorities:  On January 16th, the Board will conduct a full-day orientation, including an in-depth “behind-the-scenes” tour of our departments and facilities. This will provide valuable context for assessing needs and prioritizing investments. During this session, we will also establish clear and achievable goals for 2025, guided by four strategic pillars:

  1. Member Experience
  2. People (Staff and Management)
  3. Financial Stewardship (including capital maintenance and improvement)
  4. Establishing Governance Best Practices


These priorities will shape our initiatives, ensuring we deliver on the expectations of our membership while maintaining the long-term sustainability of our club.

Overarching each of these initiatives is a focus on communicating clearly and timely information to members and staff.


Finance Initiatives and Capital Projects: By the end of Q1, the working groups focused on finance—specifically capital dues and golf course financing—will begin sharing results. This will enable us to initiate capital dues by mid-year and finalize plans for the golf course work, allowing us to engage contractors and secure materials.


The Renovation Committee will start small, concentrating on identifying mandatory items (e.g., roof repairs and odor mitigation) and potential enhancements. Once these priorities are clarified, we will hold forums and presentations to gather member input on how best to allocate available funds for clubhouse improvements.


Governance and Leadership Development:  2025 will see the establishment of a Board Governance Committee. This committee will review and propose by-law updates to enhance efficiency and align with best practices in club governance; facilitate committee charter development and committee composition; identify and mentor future club leaders, cultivating a diverse and talented slate of candidates for board service; and manage the General Manager/COO review process, ensuring accountability and alignment with our strategic goals.


Transparent Communication: As your president, I am committed to fostering open and timely communication. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly. Addressing issues promptly with facts and data helps us avoid the spread of misinformation. Let’s work together to prioritize transparency and constructive dialogue.


Looking Ahead: This year, we will lay the groundwork for 2026, when much of our campus will be under renovation. I encourage each of you to participate actively and constructively as we navigate this exciting chapter in our club’s history. Together, we can achieve our shared vision of excellence and continue building a club we are all proud to be part of.


Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication. Here’s to a successful 2025 for our club!


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

News from the Club President 5/12/25

By La Cumbre CC • May 12, 2025
Dear Members, Thank you to all who attended the recent Town Hall and Golf Course Project update meetings. Your participation and thoughtful engagement are essential as the board, management, and our committees strive to better understand how we plan for the future of La Cumbre. Over the next 45 days, the Board, Club Management, and the Finance Committee will be developing financial models that reflect the full scope of our campus-wide capital needs. These models will help inform project timing, prioritization, and funding strategies—including potential borrowing. As a reminder, any borrowing the Board recommends which exceeds $500,000 will require a member vote. In late June, the Board will hold a two-day planning retreat to review these options and map out a clear, disciplined path forward. We are committed to keeping members informed and equipped to make thoughtful decisions. We anticipate holding additional member forums to provide the needed context on these matters later this summer. If you were unable to attend the Town Hall, a recording is available HERE . We also encourage members to explore the Governance section of the member website, where you’ll find meeting minutes from all Board and committee meetings. Click the image below or HERE to view our Q1 2025 Update. Please continue to reach out with your questions, comments, and ideas. We deeply value your feedback as we work together to steward the long-term health and vitality of the Club. Warm regards, Tracy Jenkins President, Board of Directors La Cumbre Country Club
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