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1 News from THE TURTLE POINT YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB DECEMBER 2017 / JANUARY 2018 PLEASE JOIN US AT THE CLUB FOR THESE GREAT EVENTS GOLF SHOP OPEN HOUSE December 1 SANTA S December 10 PARADE OF LIGHTS December 16 JAZZ December 31 CAPE COD NIGHT January 26

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT Dennis Morgan Club President Dear fellow members, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the trust you have placed in me and asking me to serve as your President

This place is very special to all of us; it s where we come to relax, to see our friends, to golf, eat, swim and play, and where we celebrate special occasions in our lives.

Our responsibility, going forward, is to ensure that we work within our budgets to maintain this place we love so much, so that our children and children s children will continue to make memories

I am excited about the work that lies ahead of us, and am most excited about the opportunity to work with so many of you to make exciting things happen here.

2 MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT Dennis Morgan Club President Dear fellow members, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the trust you have placed in me and asking me to serve as your President for the upcoming two year term. This place is very special to all of us; it s where we come to relax, to see our friends, to golf, eat, swim and play, and where we celebrate special occasions in our lives. This is a place where a lot of my family memories have been made, and I m sure the same is true of you and yours. Our club has seen many changes in its long life, and there will be many more. Our responsibility, going forward, is to ensure that we work within our budgets to maintain this place we love so much, so that our children and children s children will continue to make memories here. I hope that the coming years will see new ideas about ways to attract members, and new ways to use our resources to continue to support this place of which we are so proud. I am excited about the work that lies ahead of us, and am most excited about the opportunity to work with so many of you to make exciting things happen here. Thank you again for your trust and support. Here s to many, many years ahead of memory making at Turtle Point. TENNIS NEWS The Mental Game Competitive tennis has a way of destroying many people s confidence. I like to pose the following situation to my students. On a typical day there are a total of 30 USTA matches being played in the area. Do you think everyone wants to win? The answer is yes. But I can guarantee you 50% are going to lose. Putting pressure on yourself to win every match or play well all the time is not realistic and is a key factor in confidence. Here are some tips that will help you get and keep confidence. Mike Claiborne USPTA Tennis Professional Breast Cancer Tennis Event Peggy and I have helped organize and direct a terrific Tennis Fundraiser for Breast Cancer on October 28th at Cox Creek Tennis Center. Approximately 56 ladies competed in a fun round robin event. Lunch was included and many door prizes were given away. Over $14, was raised! All of these funds go to help Breast Cancer patients pay their bills while going through cancer treatments. Set the right kind of match goals. Confidence is directly tied to perceived success. The more consistent your diet of success, the more stable your confidence. Set performance related goals rather than outcome goals. The most typical outcome goal is to win the match. A typical performance related goal might be to come in behind all 2nd serves from your opponent in doubles, swing at the right speed on groundstrokes (not too tentative), hit every backhand crosscourt in singles or put topspin on all forehands. Find success in your losses. If losing is equated with failure, the battle of confidence cannot be won. Let s say you lost the match, but you did accomplish your performance goal of hitting every backhand crosscourt. Maybe you come off the court positive and upbeat knowing your backhand is improving and wins are just around the corner. Your motto should be win or lose, another step forward. (1127) Tennis is definitely a mental game. When you set your goals properly, your confidence can continue to grow independent of your match outcome. Finally, have you ever seen someone have a lot of success in a particular sport and lack confidence? Pickleball We have completed all pickleball play for the year. Pickleball was introduced to the club for the first time on September 29th. What a fun and exciting sport that the whole family can enjoy! We had over 50 different people come out and give it a shot. It is so much fun to get new faces out to the tennis courts. Be looking for more pickleball in the spring of TPYCC TENNIS (256) e: tptennis@tpycc.org w: turtlepointtennis.usptapro.com

GOLF NEWS CONGRATULATIONS! Dr. Thompson shot 10 under his age! 73! Bobby Quinton made a Hole In One on #10 and an Eagle on #17! Tom Murray shot his age and his best ever 73!

CHRISTMAS ALTERNATE SHOT Saturday, December 9, Two Person Alternate Shot Event. Pick your own partner and play in this fun event. We will start at 9:00 (weather permitting).

3 GOLF NEWS CONGRATULATIONS! Dr. Thompson shot 10 under his age! 73! Bobby Quinton made a Hole In One on #10 and an Eagle on #17! Tom Murray shot his age and his best ever 73! Les Holcombe PGA Master Professional REMINDER: With winter weather upon us, the course opening may be delayed or not open at all. Please call the Golf Shop to check on opening time. CHRISTMAS ALTERNATE SHOT Saturday, December 9, Two Person Alternate Shot Event. Pick your own partner and play in this fun event. We will start at 9:00 (weather permitting). You will play alternate shot into the hole. Play should move quickly. We plan on having lunch in the Fairway Lounge around 1:00. Entry fee is $30 which includes prizes and a soup and sandwich lunch. Cart fee extra. Sign up board posted in the hallway or call the Golf Shop. DID YOU KNOW? The Golf Shop has beautiful Fall Apparel by Under Armour, Gear For Sport, Turtleson, Divots, POLO, Peter Millar, Greg Norman, Donald Ross and Foot-Joy? Much of our apparel is fine men s wear such as sweaters, sweater vests and dress shirts? The Golf Shop has a wonderful selection of Ladies Apparel by Under Armour, Gear For Sport, EP Pro and Greg Norman? New arrival of beautiful men s button-down dress shirts with Turtle Point logo on the sleeve! Gift Certificates are always available? Members always have a 20% discount (or more) on apparel? We will gladly gift wrap your purchase? GUEST FEE DISCOUNT CARD In February, the Golf Shop will be selling a Guest Fee Discount card. The card will be $500 and it will allow you to bring ten guests anytime during the year. The card will expire on December 31, You may use the card throughout the year bringing an individual guest out or you may use it a few guests at a time. Cards will not be sold after February. This gives you a $250 discount over our regular in-season guest fee of $75. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE CART FEE. Call the Golf Shop for more information. HARD COURSE/ EASY COURSE RESULTS Easy Day Winners (Les shot 73) Patrick Twesme David Twesme Steve Lee Steve Bevis Delbert Brown Michael Noe Al Ford Brock Strickland Grant Cavin Ree Rollison Hard Day Winners (Les shot 77) Brock Strickland Michael Noe Barry Dice Ben Alexander GOLF SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, December 1st Golf Shop Open House 5:00-8:00 pm Sale Continues All Week! Saturday, December 9th Christmas Alternate Shot TPYCC GOLF (256) e: lesholcombe.tpycc@hotmail.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE Kyle Ogden Executive Chef Althea Caperton Catering & Special Event Coordinator althac@tpycc.

I hope everyone gets to enjoy some time with their families and some of the events here at the club. We have Santa Brunch December 10th and a New Year s Jazz Brunch on the 31st.

Every Saturday in the 19th hole we will have a BBQ special; be sure to ask what we have as it will change weekly.

(516) We will continue our weekday blue plate specials for the next several months as we all look forward to warmer weather again. CATERING CORNER It s the most wonderful time of the year, CHRISTMAS.

We will also be having our Jazz Brunch on Sunday, December 31, featuring the Jazz Trio for your entertaiment. This will be the last Sunday before the club house closes for maintenance.

Christmas is right around the corner and the Club is radiant in all of the Holiday décor. Be sure to bring your family out to enjoy the festivities that are planned for you this Special Season!

4 FOOD & BEVERAGE Kyle Ogden Executive Chef Althea Caperton Catering & Special Event Coordinator MEMBERSHIP CONNECTION Tricia Mayes Membership Director Accounts Receivable The Holidays are in full swing! I hope everyone gets to enjoy some time with their families and some of the events here at the club. We have Santa Brunch December 10th and a New Year s Jazz Brunch on the 31st. I look forward to the new year and the events that it will bring, as well as the food the staff and I will get to serve you. Every Saturday in the 19th hole we will have a BBQ special; be sure to ask what we have as it will change weekly. We also have Cape Cod coming up at the end of January as well as a small menu change for the winter months. (516) We will continue our weekday blue plate specials for the next several months as we all look forward to warmer weather again. CATERING CORNER It s the most wonderful time of the year, CHRISTMAS. The clubhouse is sparkling with bright colors. Don t forget to bring kids for Santa Brunch on Sunday, December 10, We will also be having our Jazz Brunch on Sunday, December 31, featuring the Jazz Trio for your entertaiment. This will be the last Sunday before the club house closes for maintenance. Please make plans to come out and see how beautiful the club looks. From my house to your house, Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! Christmas is right around the corner and the Club is radiant in all of the Holiday décor. Be sure to bring your family out to enjoy the festivities that are planned for you this Special Season! Another amazing year has come and gone and we are ready to begin 2018 in hope of much prosperity and one of growth for Turtle Point! Thank you to all for your generosity in participation of our Employee Christmas Bonus Fund! We are grateful for such a wonderful Membership! Turtle Point is the best. If you find your member number hidden somewhere in the Voice, give me a call to receive your surprise. CHRISTMAS EVE Club Closes at 2pm (After Sunday Brunch) CHRISTMAS DAY CLUB FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE January 1 11, 2018 SPEED LIMIT BUFFET Thursday, January 18 Interested in learning to play Bridge or Mahjong? If so, call Peggy Bridge: Wednesdays 10:00 Mahjong: Thursdays 2:00 pm UPCOMING EVENTS: Family Night & Blackjack F E B R U A R Y TURTLE POINT Welcomes NEW MEMBERS NEW MEMBER: Michael & Darlene Stutts PRIMARY SPONSOR: Charles Rasch A Special Wish to you for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 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 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

POOL, WELLNESS & COMMUNICATIONS Peggy Claiborne Pool & Wellness & Communication Director pclaiborne@tpycc.org WELLNESS December can be a happy time for some and a very stressful time for others.

Helping others helps you ward off depression, improves self esteem, can lead to better health and a longer life. ( www.rush.edu/health-wellness/discoverhealth/health-benefits-giving).

Take care of yourself so you can take care of others by eating right, getting plenty of rest and exercising daily. Yes, the temperature is getting colder but that is no reason to stop exercising.

5 POOL, WELLNESS & COMMUNICATIONS Peggy Claiborne Pool & Wellness & Communication Director WELLNESS December can be a happy time for some and a very stressful time for others. Below are a few ideas to destress your holidays: Make a budget for the holidays and stick with it. This way you will make 2018 a little less stressful. Do something special for others in need. Helping others helps you ward off depression, improves self esteem, can lead to better health and a longer life. ( Take time everyday for yourself to relax, organize your thoughts, and plan out your upcoming day. Bring a book with you when you go shopping in case you have to wait in long lines. Take care of yourself so you can take care of others by eating right, getting plenty of rest and exercising daily. Yes, the temperature is getting colder but that is no reason to stop exercising. We are still walking the golf course and having cardio tennis. Walk with a group on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:15 am. Text Peggy Claiborne at to let her know that you will be walking. Walking/Jogging - you can come out to the golf course and walk or jog the front 9 holes (2.6 miles) before 8:00 am or the back 9 holes (2.3 miles) before 8:30 am, Tuesday through Sunday. The cart paths are marked with a blue or green turtle. The front 9 is a blue turtle and the back 9 is a green turtle. If you would like a guide call Peggy Claiborne at Cardio Tennis - Tuesdays and Friday mornings at 9:00 am. Text Mike Claiborne at COMMUNICATIONS: In order to enhance our communication to our members at Turtle Point we will be introducing an optional text messaging program. Club members can receive information about things happening at the club, exclusive promotions offered in our sports areas and dining venues. Management and Staff have the capability to reach out to our membership in case of an emergency or closure at the club. Send a text to In the message box type TPYCC. You will receive a message back telling you how to accept the texting program. Type Yes. Then you will receive another message asking you which groups you would like to be in: * TPTennis, TPMarina, TPGolf, TPEvents. You will need to type those in one at a time. After that you will be in the system to receive text messages from the club. Other ways to find out what is happening at Turtle Point: Facebook Turtle Point Yacht & Country Club Instagram turtle_pointycc If you currently do not receive the weekly s and would like to be added to the list please me at pclaiborne@tpycc.org.

CLUBHOUSE NEWS & EVENTS FROM THE MANAGER Mark Grisham General Manager As we close out our fiscal year and head into the holiday season it is a good time to reflect on 2017.

Additionally, we made some much needed changes in our appearance with new window treatments in the clubhouse, new landscaping on the golf course, remodeled bathrooms at the pool, and our Tiki bar.

6 CLUBHOUSE NEWS & EVENTS FROM THE MANAGER Mark Grisham General Manager As we close out our fiscal year and head into the holiday season it is a good time to reflect on We had a great year overall here at Turtle Point with membership being a net positive of 11 members for the year versus a negative 14 the previous year. Additionally, we made some much needed changes in our appearance with new window treatments in the clubhouse, new landscaping on the golf course, remodeled bathrooms at the pool, and our Tiki bar. As wonderful as these physical changes are they don t make as much of an impact as what hasn t changed: the staff here at Turtle Point. We are certainly blessed with long tenured managers here Mike Claiborne, Glen Junkin, and Altha Caperton with over 20 years experience each Tricia Mayes, Jorge Trejo, and Beverly Hudson with over 15 years experience each Pam and Les with 10 years experience each and now some newer additions of Sam Goss, Peggy Claiborne, Kyle Ogden, and myself to add to the mix. The long tenure staff help us with the continuation of traditions, and the newer staff help us think outside the box and push (or pull) us into new and exciting areas. I want to thank all of the management staff for the wonderful year we just completed and all of the hard work that went into this record year is going to be another fun year for us as we keep looking forward to new possibilities at Turtle Point. The dreams are many as we discuss the potential projects to enhance the club and our member s experiences with overnight accommodations with cottages on property, clay tennis courts, new bunkers, and a possible Marina expansion. None of these are set in stone at the moment, just areas that I feel are important enough to look into deeper to continue the growth and attraction of your club. As always if there is anything I can do for you please don t hesitate to call. FROM THE BRIDGE Harold Kimbrough Commodore On behalf of the Bridge we want to thank Becky Mauldin on the great job she has done for our club, and look forward to working with Dennis Morgan in the time ahead. Our annual Labor Day trip to Guntersville Yacht Club was a huge success this year, thanks to a great job by our host. We had what I believe is a record 11 boats this year from Turtle Point. We had a great time renewing old friendships and making new ones from Guntersville and Chattanooga. Thanks again to Guntersville Yacht Club for a great weekend. With summer coming to a close and the fall leaves beginning to show up it s a great time to get out on the lake. With the temperatures cooling down, traffic is at a slower pace, time to enjoy. Remember to mark your calendars for the Parade of Lights which will be on the 16th of December. You have plenty of time to get your decorations ready to make the Best of Show. Hope we can have a big turnout this year. PS: We have been looking into some things we can do to enhance the safety and appearance of docks this off season. Anyone with suggestions please let me or Mark know and we will look at them.

7 A LOOK BACK ON FALL OFFICERS Dennis Morgan, Club President Becky Mauldin, Past President Scott Cross, Executive Vice President Chip Rasch, Vice President of Membership David Jeffery, VP of Finance/Treasurer Brad Dethero, Club Secretary BOARD Ben Boston Parke Cochran Phillip Forsythe Ben Graves Dr. Mark McIlwain Tom Ross Pat Shoemaker Kin Taylor Dr. David Twesme John Van Sandt MANAGEMENT STAFF Mark Grisham, General Manager Mike Claiborne, Tennis Professional Glen Junkin, Course Superintendent Les Holcombe, PGA Master Golf Professional Kyle Ogden, Executive Chef Jorgé Trejo, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager Beverly Hudson, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager Althea Caperton, Catering & Special Events Coordinator Tricia Mayes, Membership Director Peggy Claiborne, Pool, Wellness & Communications Director Sam Goss, Accountant Club House: Tennis Shop: Golf Shop: Golf Maintenance: Fax:

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8 TURTLE POINT YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB 1000 CLUB DRIVE KILLEN ALABAMA PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID FLORENCE, AL PERMIT NO. 43 Follow us on: JOIN US FOR OUR TPYCC EVENTS Turtle Point is proud to be a drop off site this year for Toys For Tots. Please bring an unwrapped gift for local children in need and let us return the favor to you. At our annual Santa Brunch, children 12 and younger will be free with a donation of a toy.

DECEMBER 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 SATURDAY *BRIDGE & MAHJONG Call Peggy If Interested at: 256-627-8965 3 4 10 SANTA S 11-2 11 17 24

9 DECEMBER 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 SATURDAY *BRIDGE & MAHJONG Call Peggy If Interested at: SANTA S Club Closes at 2 pm JAZZ 11-2 Club Closes at 2 pm CLUB Merry Christmas! GOLF SHOP OPEN HOUSE 5: PARADE OF LIGHTS

10 JANUARY 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Happy New Year! CLUB JANUARY 1-11 CLUB REOPENS JANUARY CLUB REOPENS CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB CLUB SPEED LIMIT BUFFET CAPE COD NIGHT *BRIDGE & MAHJONG Call Peggy If Interested at:

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. SUNDAY, MAY 27 BBQ & LIVE MUSIC AT THE POOL 4 pm 7 pm. MONDAY, MAY 28 COOK OUT ON THE FRONT LAWN 11 am 2 pm

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. SUNDAY, MAY 27 BBQ & LIVE MUSIC AT THE POOL 4 pm 7 pm. MONDAY, MAY 28 COOK OUT ON THE FRONT LAWN 11 am 2 pm News from THE TURTLE POINT YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB APRIL & MAY 2018 PLEASE JOIN US AT THE CLUB FOR THESE GREAT EVENTS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, MAY 27 BBQ & LIVE MUSIC AT THE POOL 4 pm 7 pm MONDAY, MAY 28 COOK