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30 | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | August 2018 | From the President – Tom Moore: Welcome to the "Dog Days" of summer. As I'm sure you know, we are in the middle of the hottest months of the year. These are the days that we should be aware of the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Below are the symptoms of these dangerous situations, as defined by the Mayo Clinic: Indications of Heat Exhaustion: Dizziness or feeling faint, sweating, clammy skin, nausea or vomiting, rapid, weak pulse or cramps. Indications of Heat Stroke: Severe headache, no sweating, body temp at 104 or above, hot, dry skin, nausea or vomiting, rapid, strong pulse or loss of consciousness. Measures you can take to avoid these serious conditions: Wear lightweight clothing made with "CoolMax," "DryMax" or some other high-tech fiber. Wear a hat with a brim. Drink plenty of fluids — ideally two to three hours before exposure to high temperatures. Avoid alcoholic beverages and caffeine. Take extra precautions with certain medications. Take it easy during the hottest parts of the day. Seek shade whenever possible. What to do when dealing with Heat Stroke or Heat Exhaustion: Move the person out of the heat and into a shady or air-conditioned location. Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly. Remove tight or heavy clothing. Have the person drink cool water or other nonalcoholic beverage without caffeine. Cool the person by spraying or sponging with cool water and fanning. Carefully monitor the person and call 911 if condition worsens. August Dates To Remember: Tues., Aug. 14: Hemet Four Seasons Golf Club's annual charity event. The beneficiary this year will be Valley Restart Shelter. VRS is a shelter and resource center for persons in the Hemet-San Jacinto Valley who are experiencing homelessness. Incorporated in 1989 as a 501c3 "not for profit" agency, Valley Restart is supported by a collaboration of the public, private and religious sectors. VRS has developed a highly successful program to assist those that want help to get back on their feet and restart their lives. The maximum length of stay is 90 days. In those 90 days people are offered intensive case management and connections to local resources. VRS partners with many local agencies to help every person access what they might need. VRS provides shelter, three meals a day, laundry facilities, a savings program, case management, and tutoring. The percentage of persons who leave the shelter to more stable housing averages from 80-90%. For more information, check out their website: www.valleyrestart.com, or call (951) 766-7476. Tues., Aug. 28, join us for our last BBQ of the year. Menu and price TBA. From the Tournament Chair – Addis Scott: You may sign up at our prior Tuesday golf event or contact the Tournament Committee by email at hemet4sgc@gmail.com. Our August 2018 Game Schedule is: Aug. 7 at 7:30 am: Individual: Low Net--Throw Out Worst Hole Aug. 14 at 7:30 am: Team Scramble - Charity Fund Raiser Event for Valley Restart Aug. 21 at 7:30 am: 4- Person Team: Best Two Net Scores Per Hole Aug. 28 at 7:30 am: (T) - Low Net – Post as Tournament From the Membership Chair – Elliot Yaeger: Our membership of 149 golfers has remained unchanged since last month. We have tournaments every Tuesday throughout the year including individual play as well as team play. On Aug. 14 we will have a benefit supporting Valley Restart. This would be an excellent opportunity to experience the camaraderie of our club. All are welcome. Tee times are 7:30 am from April through September and 8 am from October through March. It is still not too late to join… Just stop by the front desk at The Lodge and pick up an application. Complete the application and return it to The Lodge with a check for $66. This will include membership to the club as well as membership to the SCGA who will provide you with an official handicap twice a month. If you have any questions please contact Elliot Yaeger, (951) 223- 3735 or email at ey1611@gmail. com From the Rules Chair – Tom Johnson: In January 2019, we will be using very different rules for golf. The changes are intended to make the rules simpler and more consistent. Our club adopted a local rule a couple of years ago which allowed you to take two strokes and play from the nearest point of relief in bounds from where your ball was out of bounds or where it was thought to be. This was to help speed up play by not going back to the tee or point of previous hit. In 2019 there will be an authorized local rule which will essentially make the local rule we had in place official. Whenever you hit a ball and you think there is any possibility that the ball is lost or out of bounds, your best choice is to declare that you intend to hit a provisional ball and then go ahead and hit. A provisional ball gives you the best options and will help speed up play. From the Handicap Chair – Melody Lewis: Ever wonder what a Course Handicap represents and how it is determined? A Course Handicap represents the number of strokes needed to play to the level of a scratch player or the Course Rating of a particular set of tees. A Course Handicap is expressed as a whole number. The Course Handicap is determined by using charts located at the golf course where the round is played. In addition, for those math wizards, a Course Handicap can be calculated by the following method: Formula: Handicap index multiplied by Slope Rating of tees played, divided by the standard slope rating (113) = Answer rounded to the nearest hole number. Example: 10.4 Index x 125 slope rating (tees played) /113 standard slope rating = 11.5 rounded up to 12. Your "course" handicap would be 12.

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