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News from THE TURTLE POINT YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB • APRIL / MAY 2015
IN THIS ISSUE:
Cheeseburgers
In Paradise
at the Quarterdeck!
Saturday, April 11th
POOL OPENS
Friday, May 22
Memorial Day
Celebration
Monday, May 25
SUMMER
KIDS’CAMPS
MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
Bill Howard • Club President
Spring is finally here and with it many great opportunities to come out and enjoy Turtle Point.
Easter weekend (April 5th) is always a nice time for families to spend time together. Come out
and have a delicious lunch prepared by Chef Mark and his staff, and let the kids have a ball at
our annual Easter egg hunt. Also, don’t forget about the Turtle Point Family Camp out. A good
time is sure to be had by all.
The annual Member-Member golf tournament will he held on April 25-26. This highly
competitive weekend is always fun. Another popular event is the tennis Member-Guest
tournament, scheduled for May 8-9. Be sure to come and watch some great matches.
Memorial Day is also around the corner. This fun weekend always reminds me of how fortunate we are to have such a
beautiful Club in such an amazing setting. The spectacular views of the Tennessee River and Club amenities make Turtle
Point a truly special and unique place to be.
I hope to see everyone soon.
Bill Howard
• PLEASE JOIN US AT THE CLUB FOR THESE GREAT EVENTS •
MAGICAL
EASTER EGG HUNT
EASTER
SUNDAY BRUNCH
MOTHER’S DAY
BRUNCH
April 4th
April 5th
May 10th
11:00 AM • Lunch to Follow
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
TENNIS NEWS
HEALING PLACE
TENNIS EVENT
After a few years away, the tennis portion of the Healing Place Charity Event is back.
This is a unique ladies’ Round Robin event and has been very popular in the past. We
can take 32 ladies (USTA rating of 3.0 & higher) for the mixer. Scheduled for Monday,
June 1st. The time frame should be 8:30 a.m. until approximately 2:30 p.m.. Your entry
fee includes fantastic player’s gift, lunch on the deck, and lots of tennis. Additionally, you
get a ticket to the big party on Sunday evening that kicks
off everything. Call to sign up.
Mike Claiborne
USPTA Tennis Professional
MEMORIAL DAY MIXER
This will be our first big mixer to kick off
the summer. Men and women of all levels
are encouraged to attend. Limited to the
first 24 people to sign up. $10 per person.
Scheduled from 9-11:30 a.m. on May 25th.
MEMORIAL DAY
JUNIOR MIXER
Scheduled from 1-3 p.m. with Mark on
May 25th. Fun, games, and Round Robin
play. $10 per junior.
LEAGUES SPRING INTO
ACTION
The weather has slowed us down a bit
getting started, but everything is now up
and running. We have a terrific league for
ladies on Thursday morning with 30
members participating in three flights.
Men’s night is on Tuesdays this spring. Call
if we somehow missed you.
MEMBER-GUEST TENNIS
TOURNAMENT
This has been a very successful event for our Club the past few years. The
dates for 2015 are May 8th-9th. Consider the following top 10 reasons
members should sign up and play.
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Great party to kick off the event on Friday the 8th.
Guaranteed 3 rounds of play.
Nice complimentary player’s gift.
Lunch included this year on Saturday.
Play with a member or guest.
Awesome facility to show off to prospective members.
Usually great flights for competition.
Actual play is on Saturday only!
Spring provides incredible weather.
A fun weekend at the Club with your friends.
Mark your calendar early and be looking for
more information soon.
SURVIVAL CAMP
SAILING
CAMP
JULY 6TH – 10TH
JUNE 1ST – 5TH
CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 14 WELCOME
34 foot Sailboat “Reverie” and it’s Captain, Chip Flournoy
can not wait to show your kids how to move up the ranks of
sailing! This is a 5 day adventure that covers points such as
boat safety, terminology, knot tying, navigation, chart reading,
anchoring, docking ... and so much more!
Throughout this five day adventure your children will learn
basic first aid, foraging, how to read a compass and
build a shelter, practice safety procedures, and last but
not least have a whole lot of fun! All children will receive
a Survival Bag equipped with many of the things they
might need in the event of an emergency.
TPYCC TENNIS • (256) 757-0205 • e: [email protected] • w: turtlepointtennis.usptapro.com
GOLF NEWS
Hole in One Club
Turtle Point has a Hole in One club. If you are in the
club and a golfer in the club makes a Hole in One;
you are billed $5. The ace maker gets the prize total
as credit in the Golf Shop. Call the Golf Shop to
sign up. There is no cost unless someone in the club
makes a Hole in One.
Turtle Cup to Continue!
Once again we will award points to members who
compete in our events. Players will get points for
participation and for winning or placing in their
flight in the event. We will keep a Tally Board on
the bulletin board. Season long winners will be
awarded prizes at a yearend dinner.
Les Holcombe
PGA Master Professional
2015 Member-Member
An exciting event is being planned for this year’s
Member-Member Event April 25-26. Tournament
entry fee is $80 per player plus cart. Fee includes
lunch on Saturday and Sunday for all players. This
flighted event will consist of 6 teams per flight with
a round robin match play scoring. All players under
the age of 60 will play from the White Tees. Players
60 and over may elect to play from the Gold Tees
with the appropriate handicap, players 75 and over
may play from the Red Tees. Golf Shop credit will be
awarded for each flight. Get a partner and join the
fun!! Sign up board is posted in the hallway or call
the Golf Shop.
Ladies - Special Events
Mark your calendar for the Ladies’ Opening Spring
events. Opening Ladies’ Luncheon is Thursday,
April 9th at noon. Tuesday, April 14th will be our
Opening Ladies’ Day of golf starting at 9:00. Let’s
hope for good weather!! Sign-up sheets are posted in
the Ladies’ Locker Room. Ladies, please note Ladies’
Day Opening Lunch is on Thursday and Ladies’ Golf
Day is on Tuesdays.
Ladies’ Golf Clinics
Come to one or all! Clinics run for four weeks. Each
week the same instruction is taught both days.
Clinics start on Wednesday, April 1 at 9:00 and
Thursday, April 2 at 4:30. Each week is at the same
time with a different aspect of the game being taught.
You do not have to sign up in advance. It does not
matter if you are a beginner or an experienced golfer.
Get tuned up for the summer! Fee for each clinic is
$10. Bring a friend or come out and meet some new
ones!
Golf Handicap Notice
The Golf Committee is making a special request for
all golfers to please post your scores for handicap
purposes. According to USGA rules, if you play 13 or
more holes you are required to post your score using
the Equitable Stroke Control. You may also post
nine hole scores entering whether you played the
Front 9 or Back 9. All golfers should post their scores
to insure fair handicap distribution in our golf events.
If you have any questions or need help with this,
please ask the golf shop staff.
Junior Golf Summer Camp
This will be held Tuesday through Friday, June 1619. The times are as follows:
Ages 9 & under 8:30 – 10:30
Ages 10 thru 12 10:30 – 12:30
Ages 13 & over 1:00 – 3:00
Four day camp is $60 per child. Lots of fun and prizes
will be awarded. Les Holcombe and Paul Ater will
be the instructors.
Junior Golf Summer Program
Junior Golf will be held every Thursday starting June
25. The fee for the 6 session program is $60 or $12
per session. Times are as follows:
Ages 9 & under 9:00 – 10:00
Ages 10 thru 12 10:00 – 11:00
Ages 13 & over 11:00 – 12:00 Each day will cover
different aspects of the game. Call the Golf Shop to
sign up or for more information. Instructors will be
Les Holcombe and Paul Ater.
2015 Men’s Member-Guest
** New Format **
Two-Man Scramble with Handicap
Thursday, June 25 Practice rounds all day.
Friday, June 26
11:00 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 Shotgun Start
6:30 Cocktail party with entertainment
8:00 Dinner
Saturday, June 27
8:00 – 9:00 Continental breakfast for players
9:00 Shotgun Start
11:00 – 1:00 On-The-Go Lunch for players
1:30 Shoot-Out for Overall Champion
2:30 Prize Presentation at scoreboard with beverages
and hors d’oeuvres. Spouses and special guests invited
to attend.
Please contact the Golf Shop for more information.
Entry forms have been mailed to our golf
membership. If you did not receive one please call
the Golf Shop. The Golf Shop must have a
completed entry form for each team. Field limited to
54 teams.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Rick Wardlaw made an Eagle 3 on #17!
Liz Page made a Hole-In-One on #8!
TPYCC GOLF • (256) 757-2155 • e: [email protected]
GOLF SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
Thursday, April 9
Opening Ladies’ Luncheon Noon
Saturday, April 11
Taylor Made Demo Day at range 10:00 – 2:00
Tuesday, April 14 • 9:00 AM
Ladies’ Opening Day Scramble
Monday, April 20
Alabama Chapter Pro-Member
Tee Times
Tuesday, April 21
Alabama Chapter Pro-Ladies’ • TBA
Saturday-Sunday, April 25-26
Member-Member Golf Tournament
Monday, April 27
Special Olympics Outing
Saturday, May 2
PING Demo Day at range 9:00 – 3:00
Tuesday – Saturday, May 5 – 9
Alabama Fourball • Check with Golf Shop on
play availability
Saturday, May 30
Bridgestone Ball Fitting at range 9:00 – 2:00
Monday, June 1
Healing Place Charity Event
Thursday, June 4
Ladies Invitational • 9:00 Shotgun
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
2015 MEN’S MEMBER-MEMBER
APRIL 25-26
2015 MEN’S MEMBER-GUEST
JUNE 26-27
2015 MEN’S, SENIOR & COLLEGIATE
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS JULY 11-12
CONGRATULAT IONS
TO OUR HEAD GOLF
PROFESSIONAL LES
HOLCOMBE!
Les has won the
Dixie PGA Bill
Strausbaugh
Award! This award
is presented to
PGA members
who have shown
outstanding
integrity,
commitment to
mentoring PGA
Professionals, and have made a significant
impact on the careers of PGA Professionals.
The award also considers the member’s
service to the Association and involvement
in community and charitable activities. He
was awarded his plaque at the Dixie PGA
Section Annual meeting this past February.
Congratulations!
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Do you enjoy wonderful wine, good food and charismatic company? Then you might be interested to know that your
Club has created a group of like-minded individuals that meet once a month and “Share the Vine”. The monthly meetings
are themed in advance to give you an idea of what the menu will be and what type of wine to bring. The cost is usually
$35.00+ and a bottle of wine to share with the group (per person). The meetings are limited to the first 24 that sign up
via email directly to me. If spots are still available 3 days before the meeting, non-member guests will be allowed access.
Currently there are roughly 45 email addresses in our data base, and we have room for a few more. If you are interested
in becoming part of “Share the Vine” now is your chance. On April 23rd at 6pm, “Share the Vine,” will have an open
meeting to encourage all that are interested to attend and join the group. The theme of the April meeting is “California,”
and Chef Mark is already coming up with ideas for the menu. If you are interested in joining the group, please email me
directly at [email protected] (the front desk does not handle these reservations).
James Crocitto, CCM
Director of
Food & Beverage
Have you seen the new faces at your Club recently? Deborah Hornbuckle is your new Assistant Director of Food and
Beverage. Deborah comes from an incredible hospitality background, including General Manager at Ruby Tuesday in
Madison. The Madison store is the North Alabama training site, and we are excited that Deborah is bringing her expertise
and experience to Turtle Point. Tera Biggerstaff is your new Executive Sous Chef. Tera’s background consists of country
clubs, The Compass Group, The Army and The Marines. She is quite creative and eager to bring her talents to the table
and to be training under Chef Mark Jaquette. Please take a moment to welcome them the next time you see them at the
club.
Deborah
Hornbuckle
Assistant Director
of Food &Beverage
Best Regards, James Crocitto CCM
MEMBERSHIP CONNECTION
Your Club is the perfect place to meet new friends, reacquaint yourself
with old friends, take time away from your smartphone or tablet and get
to know your family and friends! The warm weather is on its way, and
the refreshing smells of Spring are here. This is the best time to take a
moment to play a round of golf, play a tennis match, enjoy a meal with
your family or lounge around the pool. All of this is your private get
away from your routine schedule. Invite your friends to come along,
and show them what Turtle Point means to you! We love to see you
enjoy your Club!
Tricia Mayes
Membership
Accounts Receivable
As you can see, February has been an epic month with several new
members joining the Club. I want to thank you all for helping us to
grow Turtle Point’s Membership. We can continue this progress with
your help. It is exciting to know how long your Club has been an
important part of this community and how promising her future is!
Turtle Point is truly an awesome place! Let me know your ideas on
attracting more fine people to join the Turtle Point family. Please
contact me at [email protected] or 256-757-2153
I am here to help in anyway and truly
enjoy the opportunity to serve you.
CATERING CORNER
It’s finally here-Spring! With the days getting a little longer, come out to the
Club and relax and enjoy a delicious dinner while watching a beautiful
sunset from the outside deck. Whether a quaint dinner for two, a fun
evening with friends, or a festive family gathering, let me plan a relaxing,
carefree evening for you. Just give me a call!
The Club will be bustling soon with Supper Club gatherings, Prom
Banquets, Quarterdeck monthly events and many more activities. Make
plans to join the fun!
Althea Caperton
Catering & Special
Event Coordinator
[email protected]
The Pool and Snack Bar will open on Friday, May 22, 2015. Call me now
to plan that special birthday party or pool party. You know how much fun
the children will have!!!
Just a reminder: please be sure to make your reservations for our Mother’s
Day Brunch. The time slots and private banquet rooms are based on first
call. Make Mom’s Day extra special! Your reservations help us to serve you
better.
Just give Althea a call – I’m ready to help you!
Tera Biggerstaff
Executive
Sous Chef
MAGICAL EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 4 • 11 am
Lunch to Follow • Meet the Easter Bunny
Adults $11+ • Juniors (6-12) $9+
5 & Under Complimentary
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH
Sunday, April 5 • 10:30 am - 2 pm
Adults $27+ • Juniors (6-12) $12+
FLOWER MAGAZINE
LUNCHEON
Thursday, April 16th • 11am – Social Hour
With Editor in Chief Margot Shaw
Lunch and Presentation to follow
Taking Reservations Now!
$35.00+ tax person
TEAM TRIVIA
BUFFET
APRIL 24TH
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Buffet 5-9 pm • Trivia begins at 6:30 pm
Adults $19.95+ • Juniors $8.95+
5 & Under Complimentary
CLUB HOUSE HOURS *All orders must be in at least 1/2 hour before closing.
TUESDAY 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (No Lunch or Dinner Service) | WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | FRIDAY/SATURDAY 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. | SUNDAY 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (No Dinner Service)
TURTLE POINT’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
APRIL 2015
SUN.
MARCH 29
Sunday
Champagne
Brunch
MON.
30
Easter
Brunch
CLUB
CLOSED
Sunday
Champagne
Brunch
19
Sunday
Champagne
Brunch
CLUB
CLOSED
7
CLUB
CLOSED
21
CLUB
CLOSED
COURSE
OPEN
TP Camp
Out
15
A’La Carte
Dining
COURSE
OPEN
20
8
14
CLUB
CLOSED
CLUB
CLOSED
1
A’La Carte
Dining
COURSE
OPEN
13
WED.
A’La Carte
Dining
COURSE
OPEN
6
12
31
CLUB
CLOSED
CLUB
CLOSED
5
TUES.
22
THURS.
2
25% Off
A’La
Carte
Dinner
FRI.
A’La Carte
Dining &
KIDS’ ZONE
Opening 9
Ladies’ Golf
25% Off
A’La
Carte
Dinner
16
Flower
Magazine
Luncheon
25% Off
A’La Carte
Dinner
23
A’La Carte
Dining
Share
the
Vine
WED.
THURS.
3
10
A’La Carte
Dining &
KIDS’ ZONE
17
A’La Carte
Dining &
KIDS’ ZONE
24
TRIVIA
NIGHT
Tex Mex
Buffet &
KIDS’ ZONE
SAT.
4
Easter
Egg Hunt
A’La Carte
Dining
Available
11
QUARTERDECK
Cheeseburgers
In Paradise
A’La Carte
Dining
Available
APRIL 26
Sunday
Champagne
Brunch
MON.
27
CLUB
CLOSED
3
Sunday
Champagne
Brunch
10
Mother’s
Day
Brunch
17
Sunday
Champagne
Brunch
24
Sunday
Champagne
Brunch
28
CLUB
CLOSED
COURSE
OPEN
SPRING
Member/Member
TUES.
4
CLUB
CLOSED
11
CLUB
CLOSED
18
CLUB
CLOSED
25
MEMORIAL
DAY
CELEBRATION
Live
& LIVE
Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT
3-7 pm
CLUB
CLOSED
5
COURSE
OPEN
12
CLUB
CLOSED
COURSE
OPEN
CLUB 19
CLOSED
COURSE
OPEN
26
CLUB
CLOSED
COURSE
OPEN
29
A’La Carte
Dining
6
A’La Carte
Dining
13
A’La Carte
Dining
20
Pasta
Night
A’La Carte
Dining
27
30
Speed Limit
A’la Carte
Dining
FRI.
1
A’La Carte
Dining &
KIDS’ ZONE
A’La Carte
Dining
21
Ladies’
Night
Out
A’La Carte
Dining
TP Camp
Out
New Member:
Tim & Lynne Tiffin
Primary Sponsor:
Scott Lovelace
25
SPRING
Member/Member
A’La Carte
Dining
Available
New Member:
Andy & Katie McAlpin
Primary Sponsor:
Gary Gamble
SAT.
New Member:
Nicholas Cerrone
Primary Sponsor:
Jason Greene
2
Ping Demo
Day
A’La Carte
Dining
Available
28
Pasta
Night
SPEED
LIMIT
A’La Carte
Dining
A’la Carte
Dining
15
16
A’La Carte
Dining &
KIDS’ ZONE
A’La Carte
Dining
Available
22
23
A’La Carte QUARTERDECK
Ragin’ Cajun
Dining &
Catfish Fry
KIDS’ ZONE
POOL OPENS
29
A’La Carte
Dining &
KIDS’ ZONE
New Member:
Louise & Steve Tucker
Primary Sponsor:
Edward O’Neal
New Member:
Daniel & Brandi Creel
Primary Sponsor:
Larry & Laura Jane Creel
7 Tennis
8 Tennis
9
Member-Guest Member-Guest
French
A’La Carte
Night
A’La Carte
Dining
Buffet & A’La
Dining
Carte Dining &
Available
KIDS’ ZONE
14
Welcomes
NEW MEMBERS
18
A’La Carte
Dining
Available
MAY 2015
SUN.
TURTLE POINT
A’La Carte
Dining
Available
30
A’La Carte
Dining
Available
BRUNCH 31
New Member:
Matt & Dawn Beresford
Primary Sponsor:
John Trimble
New Member:
Kevin & Tracie Story
Primary Sponsor:
Ben Boston
New Member:
Roy & Rebecca Story
Primary Sponsor:
Ben Boston
New Member:
J. Drew & Geraldine Coleman
Primary Sponsor:
Jeff & Dru Johnson
CLUBHOUSE NEWS & EVENTS
FROM THE MANAGER Bill Colloredo • General Manager
Spring is finally here, and we at TPYCC are ready for you and your family to come out and enjoy all the
activities at your club!
Make plans to attend “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” at the Quarterdeck on April 11th with live music by the
Max Russell Band. The newly decorated Quarterdeck is a great venue and open to all members. Come join
us for a relaxing fun evening and enjoy the added bonus of a great setting with an awesome sunset.
Also, our 2nd annual Turtle Point Camp out will be April 18th. Last year’s campers had a great time, and
I look for an even bigger crowd this year! Set up begins at 2pm with activities planned throughout the
evening. A cookout is planned for 6pm, and breakfast will be at 7am the following morning.
Please be sure to make your reservations early for our ever-popular Mother’s Day Brunch. Let us help you make Mom’s Day extra special!
Reservations fill up early so be sure to call well in advance. We appreciate your help. Our goal is to serve you better.
Our hard working agronomy staff has completed the Aerification process and are looking forward to a great spring and summer golf
season. Make your plans to play in our Spring Member/Member Golf tournament on April 25-26. Our tennis Member Guest will be the
weekend of May 8-9. It is a fun time to be out at TPYCC-as a participant or a spectator.
We are also gearing up for warmer weather and the summer season. The Turtle Point Pool will open May 22. There will be 2 types of water
aerobics groups offered this summer. Also, Peggy Claiborne will be available for swimming lessons. Call the front office for more details.
I would ask you please to continue to refer potential members to us. We need to work together to promote TPYCC to continue to grow
and thrive. Simply pass any potential member information to me, Tricia Mayes, or Chip Rasch and we will gladly follow up and introduce
your family, friend, or associate to the amenities and opportunities awaiting them at TPYCC. We are ready and willing to help you in
anyway we can to promote TPYCC. Thank you for your continued support.
I hope to see you at your Club soon & often!
• AWARDS WITH ELVIS FROM JANUARY 31, 2015 •
1/2 OFF FRIDAYS!!!
We would like to thank everyone that participated in the ½ off Friday dinner. This event has been very well received, and like all
good things, it must come to an end. We will begin focusing our efforts on building Thursday night dinner business. We are
working on ideas that we hope you will find engaging as well as adding value to your membership. Keep your eyes open for
upcoming announcements regarding your club on Thursday nights.
FROM THE BRIDGE
Ernie Rivard Commodore
2015
OFFICERS
Bill Howard, Club President
2015
Greetings: Please enjoy the pictures of the Commodore's Ball
(below and on page 8) with all enjoying the outstanding food and
drink and the legendary music of the Decoy'- proving once again
why this is a premiere Club event. The Commodore's Ball marks
the beginning of the 2015 boating season, and this year hopefully
the end of what seems to be a weekly “winter precipitation
warning"! I am looking forward to enjoying the first good, hot day
on the lake and cool breezes on the Quarterdeck!
BRIDGE OFFICERS
ERNIE RIVARD
Commodore
PHIL LYONS
Past Commodore
GARRY BARNES
Vice Commodore
LANCE BRETHERICK
Rear Commodore
DR. GREG BEER
Fleet Surgeon
JOHN MOODY
Yeoman
BRAD LARD
Harbor Master
HAROLD KIMBROUGH
Fleet Captain
TIM ROBERSON
Port Captain
Charles Crow, Past President
Becky Mauldin, Executive Vice President
Chip Rasch, Vice President of Membership
Dennis Morgan, Treasurer
Robert Pride, Secretary
BOARD
Bob Cox • Scott Cross • Gary Hill
David Jeffery • Jeff Lawson • James E. Mallette
Tom Minetree • Bill McGuire
The 2015 Bridge has planned an array of fun activities that we
hope all members will enjoy and participate in all season. Please
join us April 11th on the Quarterdeck for the annual
"Cheeseburgers in Paradise" which is always a Club
favorite. The Club's outstanding catfish will be featured
May 23rd for the "Rajun Cajun Catfish Fry." Please
save the date 17th-19th July for Boater's Weekend - all
members are invited to all these great events. Highlights include
entertainment by "Microwave Dave and the Nukes", BBQ
Competition, plus more bands and food events.
Monthly Quarterdeck events are planned all season. Please check
the "Voice of The Turtle" and the Club website www.tpycc.org
for upcoming activities and additional information.
Hope to see all of you on the Quarterdeck and
our beautiful lake!
• COMMODORE’S BALL 2015 •
Lee Nichols
MANAGEMENT STAFF
Bill Colloredo - General Manager
[email protected]
Mike Claiborne, Tennis Professional
Glen Junkin, Course Superintendent
[email protected]
Les Holcombe, PGA Master Golf Professional
Mark Jaquette, Executive Chef
[email protected]
James Crocitto, CCM, Director of Food & Beverage
[email protected]
Jorgé Trejo, Senior Food & Beverage Manager
[email protected]
Deborah Hornbuckle, Assistant Director of
Food & Beverage • [email protected]
Althea Caperton, Catering &
Special Events Coordinator • [email protected]
Tricia Mayes, Membership / Accounts Receivable
[email protected]
Sam Goss, Accountant
[email protected]
Club House:
256-757-2153
Tennis Shop:
256-757-0205
Golf Shop:
256-757-2155
Golf Maintenance:
256-757-4192
Fax:
256-757-9387
Security Guard:
256-810-4258
www.tpycc.org
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• TURTLE POINT’S COMMODORE’S BALL 2015 •
CLUBHOUSE EVENTS
APRIL 18 – 19, 2015
Join us again this year as we carry on this great tradition.
Parents & children of all ages are invited.
Saturday
2:00 pm Campsite Set-up
3:00 pm Nature Trail Hike
4:30 pm Playtime, Crafts
Bring Frisbees, Nerf, Footballs, etc.
6:00 pm Cookout
8:00 pm S’mores, Stories &
Music by the Fire • Bring your Guitar
11:00 pm Lights Out
Sunday
6:00 am Campsite Clean-up
7:00 am Breakfast
7:30 am Nature Devotional Service
JOIN THE
FUN!
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
The golf maintenance staff has endured several winter storms that included 4 inches of snow,
approximately 1.5” of ice and sleet and a freezing rain storm that coated the property with
about a .25” of ice that caused some moderate damage to many of the pines on the course.
Needless to say, we are happy to see some warmer, sunny and drier days. There are few things
better than a mild Spring day at the Club. We are almost there!
Glen Junkin, GCS
Golf Course
Superintendent
Despite the harsh weather conditions, the golf maintenance staff has been busy on all of the
winter projects we customarily do. Refinishing tee markers, course benches and the club’s patio
furniture, as well as, repairing and refinishing the course’s ballwashers are typical tasks that we
accomplish during the slow winter season. In addition to these course accessories, the staff
renovated the Mechanic’s Shop and Staff break room. Both areas look great and will allow us
to be better organized, efficient and effective. Also over the winter, we have removed several
diseased, insect- infested or storm damaged trees, and replaced the turf around them resulting
in approximately 18,000 sq-ft of new turf added!
As March and our Spring season begins, we look forward to getting the course ready for the
busy golfing season. The week of March 23, the staff will aerify greens. A process that’s not
fun for us (or for our golfing members), but a very necessary task to ensure quality playing
conditions all season long. We will also begin getting our color display containers ready and the
fern containers out of the greenhouse. They look fantastic! A new project we are taking on this
Spring is the growing of some select herbs for the kitchen in the clubhouse. Perhaps, this
Summer when you enjoy some fine dining at the club, the rosemary, parsley or chives will have
all come from right here on the club property!
CLUBHOUSE EVENTS
This Summer • Starts May 22nd!
WATER AEROBICS CLASSES
WATER FITNESS BOOT CAMP
Offered Every
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
$10 / Class • 8 am - 9 am
This class is perfect for; losing
weight, building muscle, building
stamina, and boosting metabolism!
HIGH intensity training using
natural water resistance.
WATERED DOWN AEROBICS
Offered Every Tuesday & Thursday
$5 / class • 8 am - 9 am
This class is perfect for;
strengthening the core, good cardio,
and has low joint impact.
LOW intensity training using
natural water resistance.