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The Halfway House is another area where adjustments were needed. In an effort to ensure that food was fresh in the
Halfway House, there were no prepared items waiting for “grab-and-go”. Feedback from Members was that it just wasn’t
working, and you should now find a few options available even if you do not call ahead.

Feedback is always important, and it’s particularly critical during times of change. Ideas or comments can be shared though
the on-line “comment box” under “Member Home > Suggestions” on the Member website. Of course, you can always give
your feedback directly to Paul, Paddy, Lisa or John, depending on the topic.

Update on planning activities

We had a good turn-out of interested Members, GCHs and staff on June 13 for Tridel’s Open House at Ladies’ to discuss
their proposed development plans, including both building and landscape concepts. Tridel also hosted an Open House for
local residents on June 20 at the Thornhill Community Centre, where the most common concern noted by residents was the
impact on traffic. Otherwise, and as expected, the Land Project Steering Committee Phase 3 is at a “wait-and-see” stage of
the project as we await Markham’s formal comments on the application.

The Strategic Planning Committee is exploring many themes geared towards two primary goals: member retention and
growing our membership. In the upcoming consultation sessions we will present some initial thoughts on various future
directions. First we’ll present the “base case,” that is, the basic things that we’re already doing and will continue or new
things that need to be done. Next, we will talk about where additional investment could take us. We will be seeking
your point of view, asking what you like and what you are concerned about. We are hoping these sessions will be very
interactive and therefore each session size is limited to 30 Members. All Members have received an invitation to participate
in the consultation sessions. Please follow the instructions and let us know that you will be coming. We look forward to
constructive discussions of our future.

The Land Sale Net Proceeds Strategy Committee continues to collect background data and research practices of golf clubs
and other organizations. The information gathered through the July Member consultation sessions done in conjunction with
Strategic Planning will be a valuable input to the process. Member consultation specific to Net Proceeds is expected to
occur later in the year or early next year.

The Land Sale Course Planning Committee is refining the key criteria for evaluating concepts, while continuing to evolve
several potential options. The expectation is that we will be ready to share the 2-3 best concepts for discussion with
Members in the fall.

As always, please write us to share your thoughts at planning@ladiesgolfclub.com.

Monica

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