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News from THE TURTLE POINT YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB NOVEMBER 2012 Thanksgiving Buffet Thursday, November 22nd 11 am till 2 pm RESERVATIONS 50 DINERS PER HALF HOUR $26 ADULTS $11 CHILDREN (5 AND UNDER

SAUCE SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN CARVED PRIME RIB OF BEEF WITH AU JUS - IN HOUSE WARM SMOKED SALMON WITH HONEY PECAN GLAZE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECANS WHIPPED POTATOES CORN PUDDING HARICOT VERT

would like to begin my article this month with an important reminder our Annual Membership Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 8th at 7:30pm.

1 News from THE TURTLE POINT YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB NOVEMBER 2012 Thanksgiving Buffet Thursday, November 22nd 11 am till 2 pm RESERVATIONS 50 DINERS PER HALF HOUR $26 ADULTS $11 CHILDREN (5 AND UNDER COMPLIMENTARY) Just The Way You Remember Thanksgiving Buffet Menu PEEL AND EAT SHRIMP EXTENSIVE FRESH SEASONAL SALAD SELECTION ROAST TURKEY WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING & GIBLET GRAVY HOUSE MADE CRANBERRY SAUCE SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN CARVED PRIME RIB OF BEEF WITH AU JUS - IN HOUSE WARM SMOKED SALMON WITH HONEY PECAN GLAZE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH PECANS WHIPPED POTATOES CORN PUDDING HARICOT VERT WITH MUSHROOMS STEAMED BROCCOLI HOUSE MADE ROLLS & PUMPKIN BREAD GRANDE ASSORTMENT OF HOUSE MADE CAKES & PIES COOKIES & ICE CREAM SUNDAY BAR MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT Charles Crow Club President I would like to begin my article this month with an important reminder our Annual Membership Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 8th at 7:30pm. This meeting is held yearly in compliance with our by-laws. Each of our committees will review their activities for the past year, our professionals will report on their activities and we will review the Club s financial reports at this meeting. This is an important meeting for our membership, and I urge you to make plans to attend. I am proud to report to you that your Club has concluded the fiscal year ending September 30th with a net positive operating income. Your Board of Governors has worked very hard with your management team over the past year to improve the financial operation of the Club and that work seems to be paying dividends. I would like to commend our management and staff for working with the Board of Governors to cut operating costs without sacrificing member services. I will also assure you that we will continue to explore possibilities to improve the fiscal operation of our Club. I would also like to remind you that the month of November is your opportunity to recognize the outstanding staff here at Turtle Point by contributing to our Employee Christmas Bonus Fund. We are most fortunate that we have a hard working staff dedicated to the success of our Club. You will receive a form with this month s statement to fill out for your contribution to the bonus fund. All contributions will be divided among the non-management employees. I trust that you have noticed some of the new themed buffet offerings as well as the family-friendly priced food items on our nightly menus. Our Entertainment and House Committees have been working with our management team with the main goal of offering a greater variety of buffets as well as some more moderately priced food items on the menus. I encourage you to come to the Club and take advantage of these offerings. Finally, many of our golfers by now have noticed the new bunker rakes on the course. These new rakes have longer handles and wider rake heads. These were donated by two of our members who wish to remain anonymous. I would like to express a thank you from the Club to these two generous Turtle Point members. Hope to see you at the Club!

TENNIS NEWS FORCES OF TENNIS I heard a great talk at the recent USPTA National Convention in California. Dr.

Loehr stated that tennis is the #1 sport for developing character and listed what he called the Forces of Tennis.

This trip is for all players who have tournament experience Shoals Jr. Circuit included and are hoping to prepare for the upcoming High School season.

2 TENNIS NEWS FORCES OF TENNIS I heard a great talk at the recent USPTA National Convention in California. Dr. Jim Loehr spoke about how building character drives higher achievement and greater fulfillment in business and life. Dr. Loehr stated that tennis is the #1 sport for developing character and listed what he called the Forces of Tennis. Mike Claiborne USPTA Tennis Professional USTA TRAVEL TEAM Zack will be taking another group of tennis players to Decatur November This trip is for all players who have tournament experience Shoals Jr. Circuit included and are hoping to prepare for the upcoming High School season. Travel teams in the past have traveled to Decatur and Tuscaloosa and have produced many solid results and victories. The cost for the trip is $125-$150 (subject to change and based on hotel rates and the number of participants). If you would like to sign up or have any questions call MR. JOHN KENNEMER Mr. Kennemer has been on the Board of Directors here at Turtle Point the last ten years or so. Many of you may not know that he has been the voice of tennis, dealing with policies and procedures related to our program the past six years. While we have not had many pressing issues, there always seem to be a few things that have required his attention each and every year. I want to take this time to thank him personally for all his help and dedication. We are very fortunate to have Mr. Kennemer on the Board of Directors and such a big supporter of our tennis program. November will be his last Board meeting, and we wish him the best of luck. 1. Alone 2. No timeouts 3. Scoring system never safe 4. Ranking system 5. No coaching 6. One on one 7. Multiple competitions in one day 8. Financial burden 9. Opportunity to influence outcome by cheating 10. Real physical opponent 11. No off season 12. Both fine and gross motor skills 13. Young can compete with old 14. Variable climate 15. Variable playing surfaces 16. Moment to moment concentration 17. Aerobic and anaerobic activity 18. Fierce personal rivalries 19. Travel requirements 20. Numerous opportunities for trash talking and gamesmanship RACKET DROP-OFF Peggy is still an assistant High School coach at Florence. After their first day of tryouts she noted that there were several children that really needed a racket. I know many of you have a used racket collecting dust somewhere. Let s put it to use! Drop it off at the Tennis House, and maybe we can help some kids out. TPYCC TENNIS (256) e: turtlepointtennis@yahoo.com w: turtlepointtennis.usptapro.com

GOLF NEWS LADIES EVENTS Ladies Day Winners!

Master Professional CONGRATULATIONS! TALMADGE WILSON MADE A HOLE-IN-ONE ON #2!

Holiday Open House. Special sales will be available all weekend.

Stop by and see the holiday arrivals. We will be happy to gift wrap your purchases.

was won or purchased. If you have any questions, please ask Les, Paul or Pam.

3 GOLF NEWS LADIES EVENTS Ladies Day Winners! October 2 Amanda Parsons, Mary Jane Creel, Mary Blue, Kelly Morton October 9 Mary Jane Creel Les Holcombe PGA Master Professional CONGRATULATIONS! TALMADGE WILSON MADE A HOLE-IN-ONE ON #2!!! GOLF SHOP HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Mark your calendar on November 30, December 1, and 2, for the annual Golf Shop Holiday Open House. Special sales will be available all weekend. On Friday evening, November 30, we will have light appetizers and beverages from 5:00 8:00 p.m. On Sunday, December 2, we will join the Clubhouse Open House with extended hours. Stop by and see the holiday arrivals. We will be happy to gift wrap your purchases. If you need ideas for the special golfers on your list, stop by and talk to Les, Pam or Paul. TURTLE POINT TAILGATE... BEST BARBECUE!!! GOLF SHOP CREDIT REMINDER Please remember your golf shop credit or gift certificate expires one year after it was won or purchased. If you have any questions, please ask Les, Paul or Pam. GOLF COURSE & SHOP HOURS Starting in November, the course will open at 8:00 a.m. every day - weather permitting. TEAM SPIRITS! Please remember this is the time of year that we start having frost delays. The golf course could open much later. The Golf Shop will close at 5:00. Call the Golf Shop for the most current information. Mary Blue has her Game Face on! GO BUCKEYES!

CLUBHOUSE NEWS & EVENTS Holiday Open House SUNDAY DECEMBER 2ND 4PM TO 7PM In keeping with over 50 years of tradition, Turtle Point Yacht and Country Club invites you to the annual Holiday Open House.

The Golf Shop will be displaying their seasonal wear with free gift wrapping to help you ease into the holiday shopping. Try your luck at the holiday putting contest for a chance at a memorable prize.

THE DETECTIVES PRESENT A Decent Proposal A Four Crowd Interactive Comedy Where YOU play the Detective Saturday, November 10th 6:00 pm Reception 7:00 pm Show Tickets: Adults $40 Children 6-12 $26

4 CLUBHOUSE NEWS & EVENTS Holiday Open House SUNDAY DECEMBER 2ND 4PM TO 7PM In keeping with over 50 years of tradition, Turtle Point Yacht and Country Club invites you to the annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy caroling by the piano, homemade eggnog and tasty treats to tempt the taste buds. We will be roasting s mores on the patio, and Santa will be giving hay rides on his Deere. The Golf Shop will be displaying their seasonal wear with free gift wrapping to help you ease into the holiday shopping. Try your luck at the holiday putting contest for a chance at a memorable prize. The camaraderie and decorations that make Turtle Point so special are what this night is all about; so please join us for this complimentary event and ring in the holidays with your fellow members. THE DETECTIVES PRESENT A Decent Proposal A Four Crowd Interactive Comedy Where YOU play the Detective Saturday, November 10th 6:00 pm Reception 7:00 pm Show Tickets: Adults $40 Children 6-12 $26 Reservations: G RATED 72 Hour Cancellation Policy In Effect CATERING CORNER Althea Caperton Catering & Special Event Coordinator Fall is already here, and the weather is great for an outside Sunset Party on the Deck. We also have Tailgate food to go for your favorite game. Call me, and we will get your order placed and ready for pick up! Just a reminder: Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Be sure to plan that Special Event at Turtle Point. Private Banquet Rooms are available and ready for booking. As always, if I can help you plan for that Exceptional Party, call me or me at missabc125@comcast.net. Hope to see you around the club!

TURTLE POINT Welcomes N E W B O A R D MEMBERS We would like to welcome two new board members who joined us in October 2012.

CLUBHOUSE NEWS & EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 2 Cajun Night November 8 Annual Meeting November 8 Party Bridge November 10 Mystery Theatre November 16 Sip & Paint November 16 Asian Night Buffet

US EVERY SECOND THURSDAY! FOR THE PARTY BRIDGE! FOOD & BEVERAGE James Crocitto Director of Food & Beverage In case you are not aware, I am a big fan of Football. I mostly follow the pros.

5 TURTLE POINT Welcomes N E W B O A R D MEMBERS We would like to welcome two new board members who joined us in October DAVID JEFFERY & TOM MINETREE And a special thank you to our outgoing board member, JOHN KENNEMER for his 10 years of service here at Turlte Point. CLUBHOUSE NEWS & EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS November 2 Cajun Night November 8 Annual Meeting November 8 Party Bridge November 10 Mystery Theatre November 16 Sip & Paint November 16 Asian Night Buffet November 22 Thanksgiving Day Buffet November 30 - December 1 Golf Shop Holiday Open House December 2 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE December 8 Christmas Parade of Lights December 16 Santa Brunch REMINDER: JOIN US EVERY SECOND THURSDAY! FOR THE PARTY BRIDGE! FOOD & BEVERAGE James Crocitto Director of Food & Beverage In case you are not aware, I am a big fan of Football. I mostly follow the pros. I am in 2 different fantasy football leagues, one dating back over 17 years. When I first arrived in Alabama some 5 plus years ago, my brother said, Now that you live in Alabama, you must pick a team. I asked him what team he liked, and of course, immediately I picked the other. We have been swappin jabs ever since. Thank goodness for the TV s in the Fairway and Gaslight. They allow me, I mean, the membership, the opportunity to keep up with my, I mean, your favorite team. So enjoy some HDTV at your club, and don t forget to swap a few jabs with my, I mean, your brother, when you get the chance. November offers so many opportunities to enjoy your club (besides football). Friday Nov. 2nd will be Cajun Night. This buffet will offer all your favorites from the Big Easy. Then, the much anticipated Mystery Dinner on Saturday Nov. 10th. This G rated interactive dinner show is a must attend for ages 6-96; 6pm reception; 7pm dinner and show. Friday Nov. 16th starts with Sip and Paint from 12noon to 2pm in the Ladies Locker Room with our very own Katelin Harris teaching the finer points of watercolors all while enjoying a modest snack and some wine. Later that same day will be the Asian Night Buffet. That s right - it s back, from 5pm till 9pm on Friday Nov. 16th. And, what would November be without the Thanksgiving Day Buffet on Nov. 22nd. We will be taking reservations on the half hour from 11am till 2pm. We will be accepting up to 50 guests per half hour, so call early to get your preferred time. Please make reservations with Tricia so that we may serve you better Best Regards! TPYCC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Thursday, November 8th 7:30 PM REMINDER: Club House Closed from the 1st through the 10th in January 2013 (Reopens on Friday, January 11th) TRICIA MAYES NEW CONTACT ADDRESS IS: TRICIAM@TPYCC.ORG WE HAVE MARINA SLIPS AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT TRICIA FOR MORE INFORMATION. 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 7:30 a.m p.m. SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (No Dinner Service)

CLUBHOUSE NEWS & EVENTS FROM THE MANAGER Bill Colloredo General Manager Fall is upon us with cooler temperatures, football fever and the BEST time for golf, tennis, and social outings at TPYCC.

Although I do not want to rush the season, there are some points of interest for your attention.

This is a way to thank our staff for their hard work and dedication. Many employees work behind the scenes to make Turtle Point an outstanding Club. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

6 CLUBHOUSE NEWS & EVENTS FROM THE MANAGER Bill Colloredo General Manager Fall is upon us with cooler temperatures, football fever and the BEST time for golf, tennis, and social outings at TPYCC. Mark your calendars, and take time to enjoy your Club. Be sure to call for your reservations for our Thanksgiving Day Buffet. Let Chef Mark and his staff prepare a delicious meal for your family. Although I do not want to rush the season, there are some points of interest for your attention. Please note that with your October statement will be included a separate sheet for you to participate in the Employee Christmas bonus. This is a way to thank our staff for their hard work and dedication. Many employees work behind the scenes to make Turtle Point an outstanding Club. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Also, as the Holiday Season is quickly approaching, please contact Althea to book your Christmas parties. Eliminate your stress, and let us handle your event for you. Please note that in addition to the many November events at TPYCC, we have also included some important December dates for your calendar. As we enter this season of Thanksgiving and gift giving, why not share the gift of the Turtle Point experience with others: friends, colleagues, future generations. A Membership at Turtle Point is a gift of tradition, friendship and camaraderie a gift for both mind and body. Please feel free to contact me if I can assist you in any way. Let us each take time to give thanks for the many blessings bestowed upon us. Hope to see you at your Club soon and often. MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT We are about to close out another year here at Turtle Point. The turfgrass growth has slowed and tree leaf season is upon us. This is the time of year that we try to work on projects to improve the course for next year s golfing season. Thanks to a generous donation from some of our members, we were able to remove the Florida Jasmine on #8 dam and we replaced it with white knockout roses and three dogwood trees. Fall is a great time for planting shrubs and trees. If you plant this time of year, the plant doesn t need nearly the amount of water as it does if you plant during the spring and summer. Therefore, it is an easier transition for the plant, and the plant should do better in its new setting. Glen Junkin, GCS Golf Course Superintendent This Fall we are also upgrading our Irrigation system to meet the new FCC requirements. We are required by law to change from a Wide Band system to a Narrow Band system. This will be done this Fall by Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation Services. We are planning to burn the wood debris pile soon. I will all of the boaters in advance to let you know the exact date of the burning. This year we plan to rent a track hoe and do it in house. While we have the track hoe on property, we are going to dig out the ponds on #5 and #17. This should help control the algae problem that we battle with those two ponds. After all of this has been completed, I hope we have time to do some tree work. Every winter there is always tree work that needs to be taken care of and this year is no different. I hope to see you on the course soon.

FROM THE BRIDGE As we begin battening down the hatches for winter, there is a small segment of our boating group that will squeeze in one last cruise The Christmas Parade of Lights.

We will begin around Saddlebrook at dark and proceed to TPYCC, where the judges will be.

7 FROM THE BRIDGE As we begin battening down the hatches for winter, there is a small segment of our boating group that will squeeze in one last cruise The Christmas Parade of Lights. We have moved this year's date to Dec 8th. (This will avoid the conflict with the SEC championship game.) We look forward to inviting all boaters from our area to participate. We will begin around Saddlebrook at dark and proceed to TPYCC, where the judges will be. The parade will continue into Shoals Creek up to Marina Mar, back out down the north shore to the dam, across and upstream to Dunnagan slough where we will go in and out, up to the point and back to TPYCC. The festivities will conclude with food, drink, entertainment and the judges picks. If you can't participate, just come out to the club and enjoy the festivities, Come celebrate the Christmas season with us. We have slips available in many categories. Please see Bill Colloredo for details. We are looking for marina committee/bridge members. If interested please let Bill know. Have a happy and safe holiday season. See you on the river! Kenny Swindle New Year s Eve Celebration 2013 Enjoy an Extravagant Buffet and Live Music, with your friends & fellow members. Cocktail reception by member signature at 6pm Dinner and Dancing at 7pm. Then celebrate the New Year at 10pm with a champagne toast. Kids Zone will be available until 10:30pm. $35++ Members $ Non-Members (we are hoping you bring friends) 2012 OFFICERS Charles Crow, Club President Mike Johnson, Past President Bill Howard, Executive Vice President Marty Barnes, Vice President of Finance Chip Rasch, Vice President of Membership Dennis Morgan, Treasurer Mike Tanner, Secretary BOARD Delbert Brown James Hughston David Jeffery Becky Mauldin Tom Minetree Bill McGuire Lee Nichols Robert Pride Kenny Swindle Stan Tomblin Bud Ward MANAGEMENT STAFF Bill Colloredo - General Manager billc@tpycc.org Marianna Honeycutt, CPA, Controller Mike Claiborne, Tennis Professional Glen Junkin, Course Superintendent glenj@tpycc.org Les Holcombe, PGA Master Golf Professional Mark Jaquette, Executive Chef James Crocitto, CCM, Director of Food & Beverage jamesc@tpycc.org Jorgé Trejo, Food & Beverage Senior Manager Althea Caperton, Catering & Special Events Coordinator Club House: Tennis Shop: Golf Shop: Golf Maintenance: Fax: Security Guard: Reservations: tpreservations@bellsouth.net

8 1000 CLUB DRIVE KILLEN ALABAMA PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID FLORENCE, AL PERMIT NO. 43 Follow us on: NOVEMBER 2012 at Turtle Point SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY HALLOWEEN BUFFET STEAK NIGHT CAJUN NIGHT BUFFET & Kids Zone Available ANNUAL MEETING PARTY BRIDGE STEAK NIGHT Family Night Buffet & Kids Zone MYSTERY THEATRE STEAK NIGHT THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFETT 11 AM - 2 PM SIP & PAINT ASIAN NIGHT BUFFET & Kids Zone Family Night Buffet & Kids Zone Available Available DECEMBER 1 Family Night Buffet & Kids Zone STEAK NIGHT Available DECEMBER 2 TP & GOLF SHOP GOLF SHOP HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Holiday Open House!

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT Bill Howard Club President

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT Bill Howard Club President PARENTS SHOPPING DAY Saturday, December 14 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Parents, Turtle Point is giving you an opportunity to do some Holiday shopping WITHOUT THE KIDS! Children ages 4 and up are invited to enjoy