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1 N A V E S I N K C O U N T R Y C L U B M I D D L E T O W N, N E W J E R S E Y B U I L D I N G R E N O V A T I O N P R O G R A M

2 ARTISTIC CONCEPTUAL RENDERING OF PROPOSED MEMBERS GRILLE

3 M A S T E R P L A N O V E R V I E W The first logical step in the development of the Clubhouse Master Plan was to involve the entire Membership in the process by way of a comprehensive Membership Survey completed in An excellent response was received from the Membership. The following are highlights from the survey findings: Provide outdoor dining on patio with view of golf course (71%) Improve general interior décor of the Clubhouse (56%) Provide better screening of trash / delivery area (67%) Upgrade the Clubhouse entrance (55%) Provide casual Mixed Grille (59%) Improve the safety of the entrance drive (53%) Provide covered drop-off at Clubhouse entrance (57%) Provide improved accessibility for handicapped persons (52%) Responding to this information the Board engaged Chambers, a national Club Planning and Architectural firm, to work with the Building Renovation Committee and the Board to formulate a Master Plan. During ensuing months of meetings, the Building Renovation Committee met with Chambers to develop design considerations to be incorporated into the development of the Master Plan. The Committee had engineering studies conducted to evaluate the condition of the Club s facilities. These included mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural studies. Results of these studies became an integral part of the improvements recommended by the Building Renovation Committee. Furthermore, the Committee consulted with professional construction cost estimators to develop preliminary costs for the various options. In May of 2007, a meeting was held with past Board Members of the Club as well as ten Informational Sessions with the general Membership to present and solicit Members feedback on the planning efforts. At these Informational Sessions, exit surveys were completed and while a strong majority of the Members in attendance responded favorably, a number of thoughtful suggestions were presented. Meetings of the Building Renovation Committee and Finance Committee were held to further revise the plans and to refine the Membership payment options. The revised Master Plan and payment program were subsequently approved by the Board of Governors in July of We now submit these detailed plans and descriptions in this booklet for your review and approval. Please keep in mind that these improvements are for the use and enjoyment of a diverse Membership. Change is sometimes difficult to accept, but it is necessary to sustain Member satisfaction, remain competitive and financially sound. Timing is everything. We have a Membership that is encouraging improvements, recent operational results are strong, and we have a highly experienced and competent management team in place to guide us through this improvement program. We are pleased with a planning process that actively involved such a significant number of Members in what will ultimately result in a much improved Navesink Country Club for generations to follow. Now is the time to implement the Master Plan.

4 SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST MAIN LEVEL: New Casual Lounge for Member Socialization (see conceptual rendering in Question and Answer section) New Member Grille with multiple room configurations to allow for Adult and / or Family Casual as well as private events (see conceptual rendering inside front cover) Expanded Member and Event Terraces with expanded views of the Golf Course New Dining Room to seat 250 for Club-wide events (replaces the existing tent) M A I N L E V E L C L U B H O U S E New Formal Lounge for before and after dinner drinks New Formal Dining Room with excellent views Renovated Ladies Locker Room with new Wet Areas and expanded Ladies Lounge New Front Entrance and Porte Cochere with on-grade access Expanded Member Lobby with Reception area for improved sense of arrival New and Upgraded Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing Systems

5 HOW RELIABLE IS THE CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE? The Construction timeline was based on similar types of projects and should be sufficient to complete our project. IS THERE ANY ASSURANCE TO PROTECT THE MEMBERSHIP FROM COST OVERRUNS? Prequalified Contractors experienced in this type of work will be asked to provide construction bids. Following selection of the Contractor, it is our intent to negotiate a guaranteed maximum price for the project. IS THERE A LESS EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE TO THE PROGRAM OUTLINED IN THIS BOOKLET? Yes, a less expensive alternative is replacement of the existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and repairing the leaking situation in the existing outside terrace. These costs were estimated at $3.3 million. The Building Renovation Committee concluded that these improvements did not fully address the needs of the Membership as expressed in the 2005 Membership Survey. Q U E S T I O N S & A N S W E R S ARTISTIC CONCEPTUAL RENDERING OF PROPOSED CASUAL LOUNGE THERE ARE PORTIONS OF THE PLAN THAT ARE NOT IMPORTANT TO ME OR MY FAMILY. IS MY ONLY OPTION TO VOTE NO? Before voting No, please consider that the long term success of any Club depends on having facilities that attract and retain membership. There are individual and diverse reasons for belonging to Navesink Country Club, so naturally a progressive facility must offer numerous incentives for membership. While many of our present and future Members are attracted to our excellent golf facilities, many are also attracted by the Clubhouse facilities, swimming pool, tennis courts and hockey facilities. Some may be interested in safe sanctuary where the entire family can come and enjoy activities for all. Many of our Members are interested in our Club s ability to host a wedding or use our private rooms for entertaining. Others simply want to use the Club for dining and a place to enjoy with friends. As a private Club, we must be prepared to offer all of these features and benefits regardless of our individual interests. IF A MEMBER LEAVES THE CLUB WITHIN THREE YEARS OF MAKING MONTHLY PAYMENTS, THERE IS A FULL REFUND OF ALL PAYMENTS. WHY WAS THIS MADE PART OF THE FINANCIAL PLAN AND WHAT IS THE RATIONALE OF THREE YEARS? The refundability option was included in the financial plan to accommodate Members that may, through relocation, give up their membership in the Club before fully enjoying the benefits of the renovation. The Finance Committee provided the recommendation for three years based on Club economics and what was considered fair to the Membership.