Menu News from THE TURTLE POINT YACHT & COUNTRY APRIL / MAY 2014 Spring is finally here, and with it many great opportunities for your family to come out and enjoy the Club. Our annual Member- Member golf tournament will be held April 26-27. The course is in excellent shape, and this popular weekend promises to be a fun and exciting event. A Spring mixer for our Young Professional members will be held on April 3rd. This is a new event that will be a fun evening with delicious food and live music. It will be a great time to introduce potential new members to all the wonderful things Turtle Point has to offer. Easter weekend (April 20) is always a nice time for families to spend time together at the Club. From the incredible Easter lunch prepared by Chef Mark and his staff to the annual Easter egg hunt, a good time is sure to be had by all. Memorial Day is around the corner and is always a good time for all ages. This fun weekend always reminds me of how fortunate we are to have such a beautiful Club in such an amazing setting. The excitement of the first day of pool season, a full golf course and tennis courts, and the amazing views of the Tennessee River make Turtle Point a truly special and unique place to be. I Hope to see everyone soon! Easter April 20, 2014 Reservations 50 people every half hour Call & save your table today! Whole Roasted Sirloin Strip Steak, Wild Mushroom Ragout Bourbon Glazed Ham Grilled Salmon with Honey & Whole Grain Mustard Sauce Southern Fried Chicken Brie Cheese with Balsamic Strawberry Compote Seafood Pasta Salad Lemon Chiffon Salad Tomato Aspic Deviled Eggs Seasonal Fruit Spring Lettuce with Watercress, Choice of Dressings Curried Artichoke Salad Marinated Vegetables Coconut Mandarin Orange Salad Fresh Asparagus, Herb Butter Miniature Green Beans with Toasted Walnut & Dried Cranberries Squash Casserole Whipped Potatoes Homemade Hot Cross Buns & Scones Assorted Jams, Jellies & Flavored Butters Grand Assortment of House Made Pastries and Sugar Free Desserts Adults $26.00+ Juniors (6-12) $11.00+ 5 & under Complimentary MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT Bill Howard Club President Mother s Day May 11th 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Bring Your Mom! Reservations Every Half Hour MEMORIAL DAY KICK-OFF May 25th Memorial Day BBQ May 26th
TENNIS NEWS Mike Claiborne USPTA Tennis Professional 2014 SPRING MEMBER/GUEST Once again, the Member/Guest Tournament will be held May 9th and 10th. The event will kick off on Friday evening at the Clubhouse with a dinner and presentation of the draws. There is a rumor going around that the infamous Carnak will be making an appearance with some incredible visions. You can pair up with another member if you would like. Look for more information soon. LEAGUE PLAY We have 26 ladies committed to play Thursday morning league, and the flights look good. Men kicked off on March 11 with 12 men in attendance. Leagues are organized by the staff and are a great way to mix and mingle with others from the Club. MEMORIAL DAY MIXER Men and women of all levels are encouraged to sign up. Scheduled for May 26th from 9-11:30 A.M. $10 per person. NEW ADULT MIXER For the men, we will be offering a craft beer night and a cookout. Everyone will play several rounds of tennis while sampling delicious hors d oeuvres in between! Look forward to Thursday evening, April 17th. WOMEN S TENNIS A tennis and wine tasting outing is scheduled for Wednesday evening, April 23rd. This should be a popular and fun night at the Club! Look for more information soon. CARDIO CLASSES We have expanded our cardio classes to include Saturdays and Sunday afternoons. This is great! We are getting some new faces out on the weekends for tennis, fun, and exercise. If you are not receiving a text, give us a call. JUNIOR SPOTLIGHT: JIMMY TODD Jimmy is the son of Richard and Lulu Todd. Over the years, Jimmy has been a Shining Star for junior tennis at Turtle Point. Especially when he was younger, no matter the camp, clinic or who was there, Jimmy always participated. He just loves tennis and always has. He spent the past Fall at the Ivan Lendl Academy in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Jimmy is in his senior year and plays #1 for Florence. I personally will miss him very much as he finishes up his High School career and then attends the University of Alabama. Good luck, Jimmy, and thanks for all your support here at Turtle Point. Grade: 12 Birthday: May 6, 1995 Favorite Class: History Favorite Tennis Player: Nadal Racket of Choice: Prince 03 Tour Favorite Food: Steak Tennis Goal: Win sectionals and reach finals at State Favorite Shot: Serve Favorite College: Alabama Favorite TV Show: The Walking Dead Achievements: 5 Time Sectional Winner Goal in Life: Be a successful business man TPYCC TENNIS (256) 757-0205 e: turtlepointtennis@yahoo.com w: turtlepointtennis.usptapro.com
GOLF NEWS Les Holcombe PGA Master Professional Spring Scramble Results Special congratulations to Johnny Allgood for a HOLE IN ONE on #8! 1st Gross: Bill & Sue Raines 63 2nd Gross: Ray and Deane Rikard 64 3rd Gross: Steve Lee and Bo Haddock 66 4th Gross: Steve Whitten and Johnny Allgood 66 1st Net: Sam Rice and David Hunt 62 2nd Net: Don Lambert and Marty Barnes 64 3rd Net: Bill Jeffery and Jim McClary 65 4th Net: Al Ford and Whitney Ford 65 Closest to Pin: #2 Rex Brooks, #8 Johnny Allgood (HOLE IN ONE!), #10 Sam Rice, #16 Bo Haddock #3, Long Putt Bo Haddock Ladies Special Events Mark your calendar for the Ladies Opening Spring events. Opening Ladies Luncheon is Thursday, April 10th at noon. Tuesday, April 15th will be our Opening Ladies Day of golf starting at 9:00. Let s hope for good weather!! Sign up sheets posted, in the Ladies Locker Room. Ladies, please note Ladies Day Opening Lunch Is on Thursday, and Ladies Golf Day is on Tuesday s. Ladies Golf Clinics Continue Come to one or all! Clinics run for three weeks in April. Each week the same instruction is taught both days. Clinics continue on Wednesday, April 2 at 9:00 and Thursday, April 3 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. 2014 Turtle Cup This year 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 year end dinner. Events Eligible for Points: Spring Scramble Spring Member-Member Member-Guest Robbins Cup Club Championship (Men s and Senior s) Celebrate Turtle Point Two Person Shamble Fall Member-Member Two-Man Best Ball Hard Day/Easy Day All participants will receive 20 points for each event he plays in. Bonus points are awarded based on results of the event. 1st Place is 50 points 2nd Place is 40 points 3rd Place is 30 points 4th Place (if available) is 20 points. 5th Place (if available) is 10 points If an event is flighted, then each flight shall receive the above points. Points will be split in case of ties. Points will be updated and posted on the bulletin board after each event. An email will be sent out with the top point recipients listed. 2014 Member-Member An exciting event is being planned for this year s Member-Member Event April 26-27. Tournament entry fee is $75 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. 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. Junior Golf Summer Camp This will be held Tuesday through Friday, June 10-13. 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 19. 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. 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. GOLF SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, April 5 Taylor Made Demo Day Thursday, April 10 Opening Ladies Luncheon Noon Tuesday, April 15 Ladies Opening Day 9:00 Scramble Saturday, April 19 Cobra Demo Day 9:00 1:00 Monday, April 21 Alabama Chapter Pro-Member Tee Times Tuesday, April 22 Alabama Chapter Pro-Ladies TBA Saturday - Sunday, April 26 27 Member-Member Golf Tournament Monday, April 28 Special Olympics Outing Saturday, May 10 PING Demo Day at driving range 10:00 3:00 Saturday-Sunday, May 17-18 Old Waverly-Turtle Point Challenge at Turtle Point (play still available, check with Golf Shop) Monday, June 2 Healing Place Charity Event Thursday, June 5 Ladies Invitational 9:00 Shotgun Tuesday - Friday, June 10-13 Junior Golf Camp Thursday, June 19 First Junior Golf Instruction Day Friday-Saturday, June 20-21 Men s Member-Guest Tournament The 2014 Golf Schedule is available. Stop by the Golf Shop to pick one up! CONGRATULATIONS! MAC FRASER MADE A HOLE-IN-ONE ON #10!!! DOUG MURPHY SHOT HIS AGE (83!!!) BILL HOWARD MADE AN EAGLE ON #11! BOB LARSON HAS SHOT HIS AGE (OR BETTER!) SEVERAL TIMES (87!!!) TPYCC GOLF (256) 757-2155 e: lesholcombe.tpycc@hotmail.com
FOOD & BEVERAGE I got this information straight from Glen s mouth, you can safely plant your garden after April 15th. I started planting my seedlings inside on March 10th, and expect to be in the ground by the 15th of April. Growing tomatoes is just a hobby for me, I like Heirloom s, and this year I am experimenting with San Marzano s (Italian Paste Style). I will be planting my San Marzano s upside down in the bottom of 5 gallon buckets that I drilled 2 holes the size of door knobs in. They will then hang from my deck and grow down towards the ground, no cages needed. Production is usually good this way and easy to pick. I will keep you posted on my progress. James Crocitto Director of Food & Beverage Do you like to cook? Would you like to learn some tips and tricks from a master? Have we got something lined up for you! On May 8th at 6 pm Chef Mark will be instructing his very first Turtle Point Cooking Class. The first class is couples and then at a later date, Chef Mark will be teaching just the ladies, men and kids. The classes will take place in the satellite kitchen, space is limited. We have an official date for the 2014 BBQ Competition, August 16th. Get your teams together, and plan your strategies. This year will be fierce with competition. Best Regards, James Crocitto CCM Tricia Mayes Membership Accounts Receivable PARTY BRIDGE MEMBERSHIP CONNECTION Spring is finally here at your Club, and we are ready to help grow our Membership! Every growing Membership starts with the best Membership Mission Team and that Team is our current Members plus your dedicated staff. With your help, we will definitely follow up and communicate with your recommended prospective candidates. If you are listed as Primary Sponsor for a joining New Member, you will receive a one time credit on your Club statement in the amount of the dues that the new member pays. There is no limit to the number of times you can be a primary sponsor! I am excited and look forward to working with you to grow the membership and continue the tradition of this great Club. Contact me at 256-757-2153 or triciam@tpycc.org As always, thank you for the opportunity to serve you! Party Bridge will continue each month, starting at 6:00 PM. New Players Welcome! Call 256-757-2153 and we will add you to our Bridge Players List! JOIN US FOR PARTY BRIDGE APRIL 24 & MAY 29! CATERING CORNER TURTLE POINT Welcomes NEW MEMBERS NEW: Billy & Brandi Hammock Randal & Jessica Fuller NEW: Darue & Vicki Moon Rusty & Lisa Alexander NEW: Barry & Jennie Dice Milton & Mary Ellis NEW: Gator Todd Mims & Jeannie Rogers NEW: Trent & Carrie Jordan Jim & Suzanne Cunningham It is already Spring again! That means more daylight in the afternoon to enjoy the sunset. So, what are you waiting for? Let s start planning for that special event now! May is around the corner, and the pool will be opening Memorial Day weekend. Let the summer birthday parties begin. What ever the occasion may be, give me a call. I would love to help you plan it. The Middle School Spring Dance will be on April 12th. Save the date! Althea Caperton Catering & Special Event Coordinator althac@tpycc.org Just a reminder: If you have not made Easter reservations or Mother s Day please do so. The time slots and private banquet rooms are based on first call. Your reservations help us to serve you better. Hope to see you around the 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. - 10 p.m. SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (No Dinner Service)
TURTLE POINT S NEWS & FEATURED EVENTS Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27 Grass hill south of the Tennis Courts Adults $24.95+ Child $17.95+ RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Saturday, April 26th 2:00 pm Campsite set-up 3:00 pm Nature Trail Hike 4:30 pm Playtime, Crafts Bring Frisbees, Footballs, Etc. 6:00 pm Cookout Dine at your leisure 8:00 pm S mores, Stories & Music by the Fire Bring your Guitar 11:00 pm Lights Out Sunday, April 27th 6:00 am Campsite Clean-up 7:00 am Breakfast 7:30 am Nature Devotational Service Once you have made your reservation you will receive a camp packing guide. The guide will let you know what items to bring. The Club will provide chaperones to spend the night campside; however, at least one parent must stay overnight with his/her children.
HOUSE NEWS & EVENTS FROM THE MANAGER Bill Colloredo General Manager We are looking forward to a great Spring and Summer. Turtle Point s first camp out, Camp Turtle Point, is scheduled for April 26. Check the newsletter for details of all the fun! Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 9th, and our ever so popular Easter will be Sunday, April 20th. Be sure to call early for your reservations. Make plans for you, your family, and your friends to take advantage of your Club and the many amenities and events which are planned. Please take a moment to stroll through the Fairway Lounge and admire the new windows and carpet. A special thanks to our member-donor for donating the money to purchase and install the new windows. We are proud of the improvements. Please continue to refer new members to join TPYCC. Your Club is growing and thriving thanks to your referrals for your friends/associates to join the activities and traditions at Turtle point. If you know of a family member, family or individual to refer, simply call or email Tricia Mayes (triciam@tpycc.org), and Tricia will send an information packet. Also, upon completion of membership, you, the primary sponsor, will receive credit equal to the new member s one month dues amount in appreciation of your effort. Uncovered slips are currently available at the Marina a great convenience for your boating this spring. Please contact me at billc@tpycc.org or (256) 757-2153. Remember Mother s Day on May 11th. Make your reservation now for our always popular Mother s Day. We will continue our tradition with the pool opening on the Friday before Memorial Day. Then, on Sunday, May 25th, we will have an evening buffet. Our annual Memorial Day Picnic will be held on Monday, May 26th. Hope to see you at your Club soon & often! SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Spring time is well on its way around the golf course. Trees and shrubs are starting to bloom, yellow pollen is in the air, and the grass is trying to green up. This year spring green up will be later than normal due to the cold temperatures we had this winter. However, the staff continues to work on projects around the course as weather allowed the winter projects include: irrigation, tree removal, fan maintenance and sod work. There are still many projects that need to be completed that include: cart path repair, bridge repair on #18, irrigation addition on #6 and tree work. Hopefully, the extended winter this Glen Junkin, GCS Golf Course Superintendent year will allow for all projects to be completed before the heart of golf season arrives The maintenance staff also constructed a nature trail last month that is located on the eastern side of the property that is a ½ mile in length. It begins north of the cart barn and comes out close to #4 tee. We have ordered signs for both the entrance and the exit so everyone will be able to find it. In one last note, we have hired Randy Gatlin as the new assistant superintendent. Randy is an Auburn graduate and a former employee of RTJ of the Shoals. If you see him around the course, please introduce yourself to him. As always, please follow the cart rules. Fix your ball marks and Randy Gatlin Assistant Superintendent sand your divots to help keep the golf course in great shape.
FROM THE BRIDGE Phil Lyons Commodore Greetings from the Yacht Club: I am very excited about our 2014 boating season, and the fun activities we hope everyone will be able to participate in this year. We kicked off the season with a tremendous turnout at the Commodore s Ball. We were wined and dined with a delicious meal, and The Midnighters capped off the evening with great music. I hope you will join us on May 17th for our Dock Party. The theme is going to be Cheeseburgers in Paradise, so join us for some fun that even Jimmy Buffet would be envious of! Be sure to check the Voice of the Turtle monthly for scheduled events in the Club and on the Quarterdeck throughout the boating season. See you on the Dock! THE 2014 BRIDGE WAS INTRODUCED: Commodore: Phil Lyons Vice Commodore: Mike Johnson Rear Commodore: Tom McCutcheon Yeoman: Gary Barnes Port Captain: Lance Bretherick Fleet Captain: Ernie Rivard Fleet Surgeon: Dr. Greg Beer Harbor Master: Brad Lard Past Commodore: Ron Van Vickle COMMODORE S BALL 2014 Phil Lyons presenting Kenneth Swindle with an award Debbie Darby, Sam Darby, Gina & Mike Butler 2014 OFFICERS Bill Howard, Club President Charles Crow, Past President Becky Mauldin, Executive Vice President Chip Rasch, Vice President of Membership Dennis Morgan, Treasurer Robert Pride, Secretary BOARD Delbert Brown Bob Cox Gary Hill David Jeffery James E. Malette Tom Minetree Bill McGuire Lee Nichols Bud Ward MANAGEMENT STAFF Bill Colloredo - General Manager billc@tpycc.org Mike Claiborne, Tennis Professional Glen Junkin, Course Superintendent glenj@tpycc.org Les Holcombe, PGA Master Golf Professional Mark Jaquette, Executive Chef chefmark@tpycc.org James Crocitto, CCM, Director of Food & Beverage jamesc@tpycc.org Jorgé Trejo, Food & Beverage Senior Manager Althea Caperton, Catering & Special Events Coordinator althac@tpycc.org Tricia Mayes, Membership / Accounts Receivable triciam@tpycc.org Sam Goss, Accountant samg@tpycc.org 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 Lance & Debbie Bretherick Lauren & Tom McCutcheon Mike & Sandra Johnson www.tpycc.org
TURTLE POINT YACHT & COUNTRY 1000 DRIVE KILLEN ALABAMA 35645 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID FLORENCE, AL 35630 PERMIT NO. 43 Follow us on: APRIL 2014 MAY 2014 at Turtle Point SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT. 1 2 3 4 5 Family Night Taylor Made Demo Day 1 2 3 Family Night 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Sunday Champagne 27 28 29 30 Spring Member/ Member Golf Tournament Sunday Champagne ASIAN NIGHT 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Family Night Sunday Champagne Men s Tennis Opening Craft Beer Ladies Day Night BINGO NIGHT Golf Middle School Spring Dance EASTER EGG HUNT 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 PARTY BRIDGE Spring EASTER SPEED LIMIT Family Night Member/ BRUNCH BUFFET Member Golf 5-6:30 pm Tournament TURTLE POINT CAMP OUT 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Tennis Tennis Member/Guest Member/Guest Sunday Champagne MOTHER S DAY BRUNCH Sunday Champagne Pasta Night Pasta Night COUPLE S COOKING CLASS WOMEN S TENNIS WINE NIGHT Family Night BINGO NIGHT 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Grill Night Sip N Paint 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Family Night POOL S DOCK PARTY 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 PARTY BRIDGE MEMORIAL Family Night MEMORIAL Pasta SPEED LIMIT DAY DAY BBQ Night BUFFET KICK-OFF 5-6:30 pm