Wayne's World December 2022
Dear La Cumbre Members,
I am sending out the final and most anticipated Wayne’s World summary. Much was accomplished, and many interesting situations were overcome.
- On March 1st, the first deliveries of reclaimed water started. Bringing to completion the 1.4 million dollar project. We are fortunate to have a reliable water source for now and into the future.
- In June, the path removal around the lake and teeing grounds project broke ground. Over the three months, 6,500 linear feet of cart path was removed, and five new teeing areas were developed with rolled curb path integrated into them. Plus, we added fairway and native areas to complement the work. The result is a cleaner, less cluttered look for these areas.
- In October, holes 2, 3, and 9 had portions of path removed, and drainage with scatter areas and rolled curbs was added.
- In November, multiple organizations recognized the club nationally for its commitment to creating more naturalized areas on the property. Not only for beautiful views but intention to promote an environment for wildlife of many types.
- The year had its agronomic challenges, and I had a personal set back too. Irrigation started in January, as no meaningful rain came after December 2021, making sodium control difficult. During my setback, we had an unseasonably hot and humid weather pattern, followed by two weeks of warm cloud cover all day and night. Thankfully, the damage to the property and myself were contained to a minimum. Things are looking up from here!
- The club contracted with Todd Eckenrode of Origins Golf Design to review our property and help establish long-term plans for enhancements, maintenance, and integration of our future irrigation systems and infrastructure. This sets us up for another 25 to 30 years of efficient service to the club.
So, the balance of this year will include tree maintenance to increase sunlight corridors along Arroyo Burro and other areas, which will help with our turf health. Service to our irrigation pumping systems, wells, and backflows. We are locating and cleaning irrigation devices in the ground. Plus, general maintenance and clean up on the property and my shop area.
In review, it was a good year, with many rewards and completed work. I hope all of you have a nice holiday season and enjoy what I consider to be the best time of year.
Wayne Mills
Governance Committee Update
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
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
