From: BBR Association [bbra@blackbutteranch.com]
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 3:51 PM
To: bbra@blackbutteranch.com
Subject: News from Black Butte Ranch

Sparkles!

Quick Links

 
 
 
 
BBR Meetings
 
Board of Directors
Board Meeting
March 15, 2008 9:00AM
Community Center
Chair:  Lynn Stafford
541-595-1510
Finance Committee
Friday before Board meeting
Chair:  Rick Pay
541-595-1501
 
 ARC
2nd Thursday of month
(excl Dec.)
Chair: Glen Grader
541-595-1503

Police Service Board
3rd Thursday of month
9:00AM
Community Center
Chair:  Carl Burnham
541-595-2448

RFPD Fire Board
3rd Thursday of month
Chair:  Bob Reed
541-595-2288
 
 
BBR Directory

Access/Registration
595-1235


Access/Pre-Register Guests
888-654-4217

Administration Office
595-1505

ARC
595-1503

Aspen Lounge
595-1262

BBRWA RSVP Voice Mail
595-5887

Big Meadow Clubhouse
595-1240


BBR RFPD Fire Dept.

Non-emergency
595-2288 

Glaze Meadow Sports Shop
595-1258
 

Glaze Meadow Recreation Center
595-1278
 

Golf
595-1500 | 800-399-2322
 

Housekeeping
595-1512
 

The Lakeside Bistro
595-1264
 

Lodge Front Desk
595-1252 | 800-452-7455
 
Lodge Restaurant
595-1260
 
Lodge Shop
595-1298
 
Maintenance
595-1527
 
Police Officer Non-emergency
BBRPD Business Dept.
595-2191
 
BBR Post Office
595-1537
Open Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM  Saturday 9:00AM - noon
Lobby Hours | 8:00AM - 10:00PM daily
 
Recreation Center
595-1282
 
Coldwell Banker
Reed Bros Real Estate
595-6000 | 549-6000
 
Vacation Rental Program
888-651-9076
 
Spa
595-5878
 
Stables
 595-1297 | 595-2061
 
Utilities
595-1280

EMERGENCY 

 9-1-1
 
CH 3 Cable TV
 

BBR Emergency Info Line   | 541-595-1502 | 595-1504

BlackButteRanch.com

Spring Hours

The Lodge Restaurant and Aspen Lounge
Open Wednesday - Sunday,
  Breakfast 8:00AM-11:30AM | Lunch 11:30AM- 2:30PM | Dinner 5:00PM-close | Reservations & Info 541-595-1260 
 
Aspen Lounge 5:00PM - Close  595-1262
 

The Lodge Restaurant will be open on Monday, March 24 and Tuesday, March 25 for Spring Break. This is the week following Easter Sunday. We will resume our winter hours of operation by closing for Mondays and Tuesdays starting on March 31.

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Glaze Meadow Sports Shop, Rental Shop & Spa
 
Open Wed - Sun 
9:30AM - 5:00PM 
Lodge Shop Closed until mid-May.  595-1258
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Maintenance Office
 
541-595-1527 Monday-Friday 7:30AM -4:00PM
 
Maintenance Field Staff |  Available Daily |   7:30AM-4:00PM | 595-1527
 
On weekends, call the Front Desk at 541-595-1252 or 866-680-3804 and ask them to radio the staff. After-hours charges will apply if it is beyond the hour of 7:30AM-4:00PM.
 
Pit Hours: Open daylight hours 7:30AM- 5:30PM
 
Recycle Area : Open daylight hours 7:30AM- 5:30PM
 
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March 14,  2008
BBR Art Guild - Artist's Presentation 
 
Art Guild

 
Join the BBR Art Guild for an artists presentation with JoEllyn Loehr, homeowner and award winning abstract artist.  Monday, March 17, 10:00AM at the Community Center.

 
Joellyn Loehr, artist and BBR owner will speak on abstract painting.  Using examples from her own work and the work of others, she will discuss its history and development, inspiration and sources of ideas, processes and materials used in painting abstractly, how to judge an abstract painting and more.

 

Central Oregon Shootout
April 25-27
Golf  

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.

Easter Activities at the Rec Center
Don't miss the annual Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt  The Annual Easter Egg Hunt takes place on the Lodge lawn on Sunday, March 23 at 1:00PM..  Bring a camera and a basket for collecting eggs.  Age groups: 3 years & younger, 4-6 years old, 7-10 years old. The Rec Center will be closed Easter Sunday.

The Rec. Center Hours for Spring Vacation,  March 22, 24-29:   open 10:00AM-

5:00PM.  Bring the kids for c
rafts, games, movies and family activities. Rec Guide 541-595-1282.
Easter Brunch
Make your plans now!Platter

March 23, 2008

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

Reservations:  541-595-1260

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

Dinner & a Movie is back! 
Now through April
dinner and movie 
Purchase one adult entrée at the Lodge Restaurant and get the second one of equal or lesser value FREE. 
 
Plus you get a FREE Sisters Movie House ticket per adult entrée.
 

Offer valid between 5:00PM and 7:00PM Wednesday - Sundays through April.  Alcohol and gratuity not included. May not be used with other offers.
Call 595-1260 for reservations and tell them you want the Dinner and a Movie special.

 
Pancake Breakfast
Help send students for training
bbrfd 

 

The BBR Fire Department students will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 22 from  8:00am-11:00am.

Stop by the Fire Hall for pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit and more!

Donations will help to send students to the East coast for training.  Thank You.

 
 
 

Rec - bikesSpring Vacation Recreation Calendar

Sunday, March 23

1:00PM Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn at the Lodge. Bring a camera for family pictures with the Easter Bunny and a basket to collect eggs. Age groups: 3 years and younger, 4-6 years old, 7-10 years old.   Rec Center closed for Easter Sunday.

Monday, March 24

Arcade Open 10:00AM-5:00PM
Craft ~ 11:00AM Hot Fusion Beads
Ultimate Frisbee ~1:00PM
Movie ~ 2:00PM The Lion King 1 1/2 (G)

Tuesday, March 25

Arcade Open 10:00AM-5:00PM
Craft ~ 11:00AM Raku Bird Feeders
Soccer ~ 1:00PM
Movie ~ 2:00PM
Along Came Polly (PG-13)

Wednesday, March 26

Arcade Open 10:00AM-5:00PM
Bingo ~ 11:00AM
Sports Education 1:00PM Learn to play disc golf
Movie ~ 2:00PM Dr. Seuss': The Cat in the Hat (PG)

Thursday, March 27

Arcade Open 10:00AM-5:00PM
Craft ~ 11:00AM Bug Houses
Flag Football ~ 1:00PM
Movie ~ 2:00PM Shark Tale (PG)

Friday, March 28

Arcade Open 10:00AM-5:00PM
Craft ~11:00AM Paper Airplanes
Bird Watching ~ 1:00PM
Movie ~ 2:00PM Anger Management (PG-13)

Saturday, March 29

Arcade Open 10:00AM-5:00PM
Craft ~ 11:00AM Puzzles
Animal Tracking ~ 1:00PM
Movie ~ 2:00PM Kicking and Screaming (PG)

ATTN:  Golf Home Owners 

When the Major Improvement Projects were approved, the vote included demolition of the old Administration, Housekeeping and Maintenance buildings and sale of 2 lots there for residential use. 
 
The old buildings have been abandoned and operations have been moved to Section 5 and the Community Complex.  Work is underway to demolish the buildings and rehabilitate the lots in preparation for sale.  
 
Moving the previous light industrial uses away from the Golf Home Section is a benefit.  One formality remaining is the need to change the designation of these two lots in the Golf Home Section Declaration from "Miscellaneous Ranch Properties" to "Private Areas". 
 
75% of the homeowners in the Golf Home Section must approve of this change in designation.  You will soon be receiving a specific ballot on this issue.  Please watch for it in your mail box.  Thank you.
 
Bridge clubBridge Club is back on the Ranch 
 
The Black Butte Ranch Bridge Club meets every Tuesday at 1:00 P. M. at the New Community Room.  All bridge players are invited to come with a partner.
There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the mail room lobby.  Signing up helps us to know how many table to set.  However you are welcome with out notifying us.For more information or questions call:  Al and Peggy Taylor  595-2024;  Glen Grader 595-6285;  Lou Ann Gibbs 595-6009; Sue Tower 595-6236.
 
2008 BBRA Director Election
Applications due April 22 
 
Interested in the future of Black Butte Ranch?  You can help.  Applications are needed for three directors who will be elected for three year terms at our Annual Meeting on June 21.  The due date for applications is April 22.  As a board member you will help guide us through these challenging years.
Four ways to apply: 
 
  1. Contact Bob Wollmuth at BWollmuth@Comcast.net
  2. Get an application at BlackButteRanch.com under the Property Owners section.
  3. Click here to download the application directly.
  4. Call administration at 541-595-1510.
 
The Ranch needs the help of our talented owners.  Please consider putting your hat in the ring.
 
Work at the Ranch 
Summer recruiting starting soon! 
Jobs 

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. 

 
massageThe Spa
Call early - appointments fill up quickly.  888-592-9110 | 541-595-5878
 
OWNER'S ONLY SPECIAL OFFERS

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.

Gift cards for the Ranch are available at all Ranch outlets and are a gift anyone would enjoy.  Email a request.
Fun & Fitness 
Swimmer
 
 
 
GLAZE MEADOW RECREATION CENTER
Exercise rooms 8:00AM-9:00PM.
 
Glaze Meadow Pool
 | 595-5893 Indoor Pool |           8:00AM - 9:00PM; Lap Swim-8:00AM - 10:00AM; Open Swim-10:00AM - 9:00PM.
GM Outdoor Pool & Toddler Pool: closed for the season.  The outdoor hot tub is open. No lifeguards are on duty. Please do not swim alone. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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FITNESS CLASSES   

Bands & Balls classrec

Mondays & Wednesdays                  8:30AM-9:45AM  

Cost is $10 per class drop-in fee or $80/10 class punch card.

Water Exercise

Mondays &  Wednesdays     10:00AM-11:00AM 

Cost is $10 per class drop-in fee or $80/10 class punch card.

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REC CENTER |  595-1282 | Seasonal hours.
 
Arcade at the Rec Barn | Saturday, 10:00AM-5:00PM | Sunday 10:00AM-3:00PM
Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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Wanderlust Tours offers year-round adventures. 541-389-8359 | 800-962-2862 | WanderlustTours.com
 
A Request from the BBR Art Guild 
 

   The Black Butte Ranch Art Guild has a long history.  Our first Art at BBR logogoal 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

Rental Operations Tour of Homes
Scheduled for May 4, 2008
lodging
 

 

Sunday, May 4 is the date of this year's Tour of Homes.  Mark your calendar!  This is a great way to personally view the quality of the homes, condominiums and cabins available for guests on the Ranch.  Staff and even Owners of these properties will be available to answer questions during your self-tour.  We can have the Group Sales Coordinator or an Agent get back to you if you need extras space for your personal guests this summer.

 

The Ranch is proud of the quality of properties in the program.  One of our rental Owners recently encountered other Owners on the Ranch relaying misinformation on the Ranch rentals and promptly invited them to tour his home.  If you haven't been in one of our homes in a few years, you are invited to get first-hand knowledge and help spread the word.  You are our biggest sales representative!

 

The Tour runs 1:00pm to 3:00pm.  Current properties scheduled for the tour include:

Black Butte 14

Country House 44

East Meadow 17

Golf Home 234

Lodge Condo 22, 23, 24

South Meadow 182

 

A map and final list of properties will be available at the Lodge Front Desk and Post Office the week prior to the Tour.
 
Access 08 Update

ACCESS POLICY FOR 2008 FISCAL YEAR

 

The Access Policy for 2008 is on the Owner Web Site.  Highlights were sent in the March billings.  Please review as there are some changes to the policy that are in affect April 1, 2008.

 

The main changes include having only 4 categories of registrants:  Owners, Employees, and Guests with access to all recreation facilities, and guests with limited access to the Ranch.  Guest