BBRA Chair Lynn Stafford announced on Monday March 3 that property owners approved a $100 per month increase in dues. 

The total votes cast were 1,017, with 519 votes 51% YES and 498 votes 49% NO. 

The dues increase is effective April 1, 2008.   The additional dues amount is $100 per month or $900 for the period of April - December, 2008.  The usual 5% discount ($45) will apply for those property owners who pay the entire amount ($855) prior to April 15, 2008.  Property owners may also elect to pay the $100 amount monthly without a discount.  A separate billing will be sent shortly. 

The Board thanks all property owners for participating in the voting process and approving the dues increase to fund Ranch improvements.

The BBRA Board is developing the next steps to be taken relative to expense reductions, capital expenditures and the Welcome Center and will communicate this information within the next couple of weeks.  

 

 

 

Kick off the 2008 golf season with the best tournament of the year!!  The Central Oregon Shootout was started by Black Butte Ranch and Aspen Lakes to get our golfers ready for the upcoming golf season and start the fun!  It has expanded to include Eagle Crest Resort and has more than doubled in size since it began. It still has one of the best formats of any tournament of the season.  If you have never played this tournament, come join the fun-and let the games begin!

 

The welcome reception is Friday, April 25 with a two-

person scramble, Saturday April 26 is a Best Ball and Sunday a Chapman format.  Aspen Lakes, Eagle Crest, and Black Butte Ranch are the courses played in the event.

 

The team entry fee is $550 for a two-person team.

For more information contact Karen Harvey at 595-1294.  Registration forms are available online at BlackButteRanch.com/golf/central-oregon-shootout.pdf.

 

 

 

 

Summer is fast approaching.  The Ranch will start recruiting over the next few weeks to fill over 250 positions throughout the facility.  There will be many jobs available for adults as well as mature teenagers. Perhaps your children and grandchildren will be returning from school or visiting for the Summer.  Anyone interested in finding a job right here on the Ranch can apply through our web site under the jobs  heading.  Specific jobs will start listing later in March.  Please call Greg Cole in Human Resources 595-1523 if you have questions. 

 

March 23, 2008

$29.00 Adults, $14.50 Children 6-12 Years Old, Children Under 5 Free

Easter morning food service will begin at 9:00AM with our last seating being at 1:45PM. The Lodge restaurant and Aspen Lounge will be open for regular dinner service Easter night beginning at 5:00PM.

Please note that all Brunch reservations will need to be held with a credit card. There will be a $25 charge per reservation for "no shows" on Easter. There will be no charge if a cancellation is received prior to Easter morning.

 

SALADS AND FRUITS

Ranch Salad Bar

Caesar Salad

Smoked Salmon Display

Imported and Domestic Cheeses

Tropical Fruit Display

Tomato and Mozzarella Platter

Tortellini Salad with Sundried Tomato Pesto Vinaigrette

 

CARVING STATION

Honey Mustard Glazed Ham

Pepper Crusted Prime Rib with Horseradish and Au Jus Sauce

 

OMELETTE STATION

Eggs and Omelets prepared to order with your choice of Ham Cheese Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions, Bacon, Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Salsa, Eggs and Egg Beaters

 

HOT FOODS

Eggs Benedict with Citrus Herb Hollandaise

Hickory Smoked Bacon and Maple Sausage Links

Belgian Waffles

Spring Vegetable Medley

Garlic and Herb Potatoes

Penne Pasta with Wild Mushrooms, Artichokes and Tomato Cream

 Breast of Chicken with Wild Rice and Roasted Pepper Onion Relish

Herb Crusted Salmon Filets in White Wine Dill Sauce

 

DESSERTS

Berry Cheese Cake

Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Squares

Lemon Tart

Double Chocolate Mousse Torte

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Mixed Berry Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuit Topping

Assorted Danish, Croissants and Muffins

 

CHILDREN'S BUFFET

Scrambled Eggs with American Cheese

Belgian Waffles with Maple Syrup

Baked Mac and Cheese

Chicken Fingers with Ranch Dressing

French Fries

Jell-O Cups

Easter Candy

You will need to present your Homeowner ID card for this special offer. 

Signature Massage  (1 hour) $65.00 (Regular rate is $90.00)

Expires 4/30/08

Paulina Springs Facial - (1 hour) $65.00 (Regular rate is $90.00) Expires 4/30/08

 

GET READY FOR SPRING WITH OUR MARCH SPECIALS

 

Spring is here and its time to get neckline ready by treating yourself to a Neck and Decollete treatment.    $35.00

 

Enjoy a new level of relaxation with our 90 minute Hot Stone Massage treatment.     $120.00

Get your feet sandal ready by selecting the pedicure of your choice: Signature, Sport Foot, or Revitalizing pedicure and enjoy a discount of $10.00 off the regular rate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   The Black Butte Ranch Art Guild has a long history.  Our first goal has always been to provide art for the community spaces at the Ranch.  The first purchases were for the Lodge, then the Clubhouse and now art is being created for the Glaze Meadow complex. 

Our second goal is to encourage the arts by giving art scholarships to seniors at Sisters High School and granting money to the art programs at the elementary and middle school.

   Our source of income has been the Art at the Ranch show help over Labor Day, the quilt raffle and the Holiday Home Tour.  Many homeowners have donated their time and money to make these activities a success. 

Suddenly when everything was in place to have another successful year we had the tragedy of the fire evacuation on Labor Day weekend. 

This has meant we are operating with only half the funds usually available.  We have decided that to enable us to continue our goals, we must find a new source of revenue for this year.  Therefore, because we are a non-profit 501 (C) (3) we can accept donations from anyone who wishes to help us to meet our goals.

   Checks may be sent to BBR Art Guild, PMB 8287, POB 8000, Black Butte Ranch, OR 97759

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