NEWS March 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Randy Roe President Mark Girolamo Vice President Steve Nelson Financial Secretary Recording Secretary Jim Kain Tom Bozonelos Senior Shirley Anderson Sean Rumple Tom Reed John Martin Gale Verdick John Heiss Mark English Mark Kish Sargent at Arms Inside this issue: St. Patrick s Day Party & Vaughn Center Memberships Upcoming Events 3 Sports & Gymnastics News 4 General Information 5 Menu & Calendar 6 2 Message from Your President Greetings My Fellow Turners, Volume 5 Issue 3 I d like to start off by saying Thank You to all of you who paid your 2018 Aurora Turner Club dues. All but 209 of our members renewed their memberships. That is a great number. Not 100% renewed but a vast majority. Thank you very much for your continued support of the Aurora Turner Club and through your membership the Illinois District of the American Turners and the American Turner organization itself. There is a great amount of value in being a member of the Aurora Turners. You have a full kitchen with great meals to enjoy 6 days per week from 11:00am to 8:00pm with the food very reasonably priced. All of our drinks are priced among the lowest in the area with many drinks specials throughout the month. We have a playground for your children to play on, a gymnasium that offer gymnastics and athletic programming for children of all ages, an adult softball field along with adult volleyball played during the summer months and fall for softball. Enjoy a burger and a drink while watching a game. A tremendous value for your $75.00. For your membership here I am truly thankful. I would be remiss if I didn t mention the hundreds of our 25+ year members that continue to support the club by voluntarily paying the $12.50 fees that we pay to our National and State organizations as National doesn t recognize a Lifetime membership until the 40th year of those fees being paid. I truly want to say thank you to those members here at the Aurora Turner Club that continue to contribute to the success and financial well being of the club you have supported for so many years. Thank you so much. A club built and supported by you. Thank you. Unfortunately we had some of our members that didn t renew their memberships by the end of the day February 28th, 2018 and are no longer Aurora Turner members. The Bylaws of the Aurora Turners by which we are governed have no process of appeal after March 1st if no appeal is asked for prior to then. This year we received no requests. I hope you will reconsider not renewing your membership and reapply to be a member. See a bartender for a new application. The Aurora Turners has some fun events planned in the months ahead. We have the Children's Easter party on Saturday March 31st. See this newsletter for more information. We also have something new from our Professional dance instructors Mary and Randy Love. On Monday nights they are now offering Couples Dance lessons along with the Thursday night Line Dancing lessons. Mary and Randy teach through out the Chicago area and Western Suburbs and we are proud to have them offer the skills and expertise in teaching here at the Aurora Turners. Bring a partner out for the Monday lessons or bring your friends out on a Thursday night for some Line Dancing instruction. It s a very reasonable fee to give it a try. We have Saint Patrick's Day all planned out with Green beer, Corned Beef and Cabbage served throughout the day and DJ Whitey Ford playing the music from 8:30pm to 12:30 am. Stop by the club and see what the drink specials and raffles will be. It will be a Good Time with Great Food and Drinks. I d like to also say Thank you to my Board of s and Fellow Officers here at the Aurora Turner Club. Their names and offices are to the left of my column. It takes a lot of help and volunteers to run a club that offers as much as the Aurora Turner Club offers. Volunteers led by the board members include Wednesday Crossfire, the Friday Night and Queen of Hearts drawing. Throw in some band nights and special dinners like New Years Eve and Valentines Dinner Dance, Haunted Trails, the Halloween Party and you can see all of the help that my Board gives me. Day in and Day out, I couldn t ask for a better group of people to work with. All of that said, If any of you reading this have the energy and the spare time to become a member of the Board of s you must attend 4 General Membership meetings in the 12 months preceding elections which are held in December. I myself am eligible to run again for a 2nd term as President but I am announcing now in this newsletter to all of you that I will not be running for any office here at the club in the next election cycle in December 2018. My goal in running for President of your club was to leave the club a little better than when I came in and it was in great shape and still is thanks to the efforts of those whose names are to the left and all of our employees. We still have work to do but think about becoming more involved in your club. Because ultimately, Aurora Turners is your club. With Turner Greetings, Your Aurora Turner Club President, Randy Roe
PAGE 2 MARCH 2018 Upcoming Events ST. PATRICK S DAY PARTY Saturday, March 17th Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner DJ Whitey Ford 8:30pm - 12:30am Celebrate St. Patrick s Day with us! We ll have plenty of Green Beer & Corned Beef & Cabbage throughout the day. At 8:30pm, DJ Whitey Ford will be in the Club spinning tunes throughout the night. Get your Jig on while he plays the songs you want to hear! Maybe even an Old Irish Tune or two! Bring your friends and family down where everyone is Irish for a Day! s, Raffles and Fun are planned throughout the evening. A BIT OF MALARKEY & LOTS OF GREEN BEER, MAKE NO MISTAKE, YOU LL WANT TO BE HERE! BEST DEAL EVER! GET IN SHAPE FOR 2018 Vaughn Center Memberships are Discounted for Our Members In order to sign up, you MUST submit your Vaughn Membership Agreement along with a $10 processing fee to the Aurora Turners Club. Auto-Renewal at the Vaughn Center are subject to a $10 fee per Family payable to the Aurora Turners Club. Annual payments can be made at either the Vaughn Center or the Aurora Turners Club. This fee can be paid by check, cash or credit card at the Club. Agreement is between you and the Fox Valley Park District. Fitness Only - $276/year or $23/month All-Inclusive - $408/year or $34/month *Rates Based Per Person Full Information is available at Aurora Turners or you may contact Steve Nelson at (630) 346-4615. Every Friday 5:30pm -? Tickets available at the bar. 1st Drawing at 7:30 2nd Chance at 8:30 Members and their Spouses Only Our jackpot is building! Tickets are on sale daily at the Club. Don t be the Fool, play with the Queen of Hearts! GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING August 2 Thursday, April 5th 7:00pm - Lower Level of the Club We encourage you to come to the meeting at 7:00pm to enjoy comradery with your fellow members and enjoy a delicious free meal and half price drinks immediately following the meeting.! Every Wednesday Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm The Pot is getting bigger! Join us for great food and the best pizza in town. Raffles will be held and a chance to win Aurora Turners Gift Cards! 6pm
PAGE 3 MARCH 2018 SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS CLUB ROOM PARTIES One of the benefits to being a member is hosting parties here at the Club. Parties of 15 or more MUST call ahead and reserve tables in the Club Room. This is not only a courtesy to fellow members who have rented and reserved tables and space, but also to our Kitchen and Bar Staff. Contact us by phone or email to reserve your party s date and space. We want to ensure your guests have the best service and experience! Phone: 630-859-2267 ext.10 Email: aurora.turners@comcast.net CHILDREN S EASTER EGG HUNT & PARTY Saturday, March 31st 2pm - 4pm Lower Level of Club Open to our Members Children (11 years and younger), this Easter Party will be Hopping! We ll have Easter fun and games plus hot dogs and drinks throughout the event. Bring your cameras for great memories with the Easter Bunny! COUPLES DANCING LESSONS Every Monday Night 7:00pm - 7:45pm - Beginners 7:45pm - 8:30pm - Intermediate/Advanced Come out and join our instructors Randy & Mary Love for a good time and enjoy the dancing! $10.00 per couple for professional Country -Style dance lessons. Open to the Public! CATERING Convenience Quality Options As a member, you know the delicious, quality food our kitchen delivers six days a week. Why not share it with your guests? Our catering menu is priced to please and options range from appetizers, entrees to full buffets. It is flexible and full of some Turners favorites! Whether you re planning a small party to a large event, you can count on the service and quality you ve come to expect from your club. When renting our Banquet Room, you will be presented with our catering menu and beer and alcohol choices. When it comes to Aurora Turners for your catering needs, it s not only a great value, but a time-saving, convenient and delicious decision. Leave the food up to us and have fun with your event! Contact us today for more information or download an Event Menu. LINE DANCING LESSONS Every Thursday Night 7:00pm 8:30pm Come out and join our instructors Randy & Mary Love for a good time and enjoy the dancing! $5.00 per person for professional dance lessons. Open to the Public! CHESS CLUB Every Tuesday Night 7:30pm Lower Level of the Club Get your game on with fellow members and mates! Enjoy our drink specials for the evening while safeguarding your King. What will your opening move be? INDOOR WALKING CLUB Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:30am 11:30am Gymnasium $10 Per Month Includes Free Lunch in the Club Room on the last walking day of each month Contact Ed Colton 630-499-8705
PAGE 4 MARCH 2018 Sports Complex News T-BALL LEAGUE May 8th - June 23rd Register by April 23rd This is an introductory baseball program for both boys and girls from 4 years through Kindergarten. Players are introduced to the basics of game with focus on instruction and fun. Emphasis is on fundamentals of the game. Practice days: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 5:15-6:00pm Saturdays 9:00am - Noon CO-ED ADULT SAND VOLLEYBALL April 23rd - August 15th Register by April 2nd Have some fun in the sand while getting a great workout with friends! Register for this year s Co-Ed Adult Sand Volleyball by contacting Sean Fichtel today! MEN S SOFTBALL Registration is open! Contact Sean Fichtel for More Info Get yourself ready for some fun on the field by registering for our Men s Softball. It may be cold out now, but things will start heating up when players take the field for Softball fun! Download a Registration Form Contact Sean Fichtel Phone: 630-859-2267 ext. 22 Email: sports.aurora.turners@comcast.net Gymnastics News WINTER SESSION 2 Begins Saturday, January 13th Registration is open and fees are pro-rated to start date! For Gymnastics information or registration, contact Kim Swann at 630-859-2267 ext. 18 Our new Winter session begins soon but it is never too late to sign up! Choose an evening or weekend Class that works for you! We have classes for all ages and experience levels! to fit your child s age and level of ability. Join us for Open Gym in March! Friday, March 9th & 23rd 6:00pm - 7:30pm $5 for Registered Gymnasts / $7 for Guests GYMNASTICS CLASS SCHEDULES TNT (2 & 3yrs) 30 Minutes Saturday 10:45am - 11:15am $94 Members & $104 Non-Members Dynamite (4yrs) 45 Minutes Tuesday 4:00pm - 4:45pm Saturday 10:45am - 11:30am $106 Members & $116 Non-Members Tumble 45 Minutes Monday 4:15pm - 5:00pm $108 Congratulations to our Gymnastics Teams on their outstanding performance at the Spring Fling Meet in Kankakee! Level 3-4th Place, Level 4-3rd Place, Level 5-2nd Place, Level 6-1st Place, Level 7-1st Place Individual All Around Champions were: 1st Place Kylie Phillip - Level 6, Grace Cooper - Level 7; 2nd Place Alexis Kerrins - Level 6, Samantha Phillip - Level 7; 3rd Place Audrey Jensen - Level 6, Haley Salus - Level 7, Taylor Novotny - Level 8 Mighty Mites Pick 1 Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm Saturday 11:30am - 12:30pm $126 Members & $136 Non-Members Advanced Beginner Pick 2 Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 10:30pm $214 Members & $224 Non-Members Intermediate Pick 2 Monday 5:00pm - 6:30pm Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:30pm Saturday 11:00am - 12:30pm $126 Members & $136 Non-Members Register with Kim Swann today and download a registration form! Home Meets: Luau 4/28-528 Gymnasts from 13 Teams State Meet 5/18-913 Gymnasts from 38 Teams
PAGE 5 MARCH 2018 GENERAL INFORMATION CLUB HOURS Sunday - 11am - 8:00pm Monday-Thursday 11:00am - 1:00am Friday - Saturday 11:00am - 2:00am OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 1pm Call for Rental Information: Manager: Office, Rentals & Bar: Sports Complex: Gymnastics: 630-859-2267 x10 630-859-2267 x10 630-859-2267 x22 630-859-2267 x18 Sports Weather Hotline: 630-859-2267 x31 Email: aurora.turners@comcast.net KITCHEN HOURS (unless noted for special event dates) Monday - Saturday 11:00am to 8:00pm Daily & Saturday Dinner Specials Served 4:30 to 8:00pm Bring your family or friends to enjoy one of our delicious daily lunch or dinner specials. If anyone is interested in bringing small groups in for lunch or dinner, please call in the club in advance to make arrangements. Your consideration helps us to serve you better. Parties of 15 or more MUST call ahead and reserve tables in the Club Room. Contact us by phone or email (aurora.turners@comcast.net) please! Vaughn Center Membership Reminder Monthly/Yearly IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR MEMBERS OF THE VAUGAHN CENTER Join the Vaughan Center! Discounted Rates for our Members! Fitness Only $276.00/year $23.00/month All Inclusive $408.00/year $34.00/month Full information is available at Aurora Turners, or contact Steve Nelson at (630) 346-4615. NEW MEMBER APPLICANTS When filling out your application, please include 2 Sponsors (at least 3 years of membership). Also, ensure that the $25 background check fee is paid. Your membership should be approved in approximately 45 days pending the background check and General Membership approval. Thank you! CURRENT MEMBERS THAT PAY MONTHLY WILL AUTOMATICLY RENEW ON A MONTHLY BASIS 1 YEAR FROM INCEPTION. ALL MEMBERS THAT PAY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS WILL HAVE TO FILL OUT A NEW AGREEMENT FORM EACH YEAR AND MAKE PAYMENT AT THE VAUGHAN CENTER ALL NEW MEMBERSHIPS ARE SUBJECT TO A $25.00 ENROLLMENT FEE. THIS IS IMPOSED BY THE FOX VALLEY PARK DISTRICT AND ANY MEMBERSHIP THAT LAPSES FOR 30 DAYS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $25.00 ENROLLMENT FEE. ALL NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERSHIPS ARE STILL SUBJECT TO PAY THE $10.00 TURNER CLUB PROCESSING FEE PAYABLE AT THE AURORA TURNERS AT TIME OF SIGN UP OR RENEWAL, WHETHER IT BE AN ANNUAL OR AUTOMATIC RENEWAL. THE NEW CONTRACTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE AURORA TURNERS CLUB. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE TURNED INTO THE TURNERS CLUB FOR PROPER PROCESSING. THE 2017/2018 RATES: FITNESS $23.00 MO.--$276.00 YEAR ALL-INCLUSIVE $34.00 MO--$408.00 YEAR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT STEVE NELSON AT 630-346-4615
MARCH 2018 March 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 Kitchen Closed 11 Kitchen Closed THURSDAYS Couples Dancing $1.50 Busch Light Lessons Every Monday (Club Room Only) $0.50 Wings 7PM - 7:45PM 4PM - 8PM Beginners (Club Room Only) No Carry Outs 7:45PM - 8:30PM Line Dancing Intermediate Every Thursday PAY BY FEB 728TH! - 8:30PM 5 Philly Cheese Steak 12 Prime Rib 6 BBQ Chicken Pizza All Day 13 Tacos All Day 7 Shrimp Basket Cherry Glazed Pork Chops 14 Pot Roast Pot Roast Dinner 1 $1.50 Busch Light Cajun Chicken BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger 7PM Membership Meeting 8 $1.50 Busch Light Meatloaf Meatloaf Dinner 15 $1.50 Busch Light Turkey Club Italian Sub 2 Coconut Shrimp Basket 9 Stuffed Shrimp Basket 16 Fried Catfish PAGE 6 3 NY Strip Steak 10 Prime Rib 17 St. Patrick s Day Party DJ from 8:30-12:30 Corned Beef & Cabbage 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Kitchen Closed Pizza Burger Cheeseburger Pizza All Day Roast Pork Loin Smothered Chicken Breast $1.50 Busch Light Chicken Cordon Bleu French Dip Monte Carlo Prime Rib 25 Kitchen Closed 26 Grilled Cheese w/ham & Bacon 27 Tacos All Day 28 Fried Catfish Cajun Chicken Pasta 29 $1.50 Busch Light Turkey Club French Dip 30 Guinness Fish 31 Children s Easter Party 2PM - 4PM Ribeye