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MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENTCharles Crow • Club President
News from THE TURTLE POINT YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB • JULY 2012
FROM THE MANAGER Bill Colloredo • General Manager
I would like to welcome to the Turtle Point Management Staff, James Crocitto our new Director ofFood and Beverage. James is originally from California and most recently held a similar position ata club in South Carolina. James will be working with us to enhance our entire Food and Beverageoperation. Welcome to Turtle Point James!
Our long time server Vanessa Goodloe is leaving us to take care of her mother in Texas. In my shorttime here, I saw that she was a valuable member of the staff and always worked with a smile on herface and loved taking care of our members. I wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.
July at Turtle Point is packed with fun activities for the entire family. Join us on July 4th for our Patriotic Independence DayCelebration. Our picnic will be from 4pm-8pm featuring Chef Mark’s Southern Barbecue. Turtle Point’s own Harvey Thompsonand his band will be performing near the pool from 4 – 8 PM. The pool will be open from 10am-8pm, and we will have inflatablejumpers for the children. In addition to regular golf course play you can choose to participate in our Annual Robbins’ Cup GolfTournament. Call the Golf Shop for details.
On Friday night, July 20th, Turtle Point pays tribute to WC Handy and we kick-off our Annual Boaters’ weekend with a specialFriday night Family Buffet featuring music by “The Decoys” for the entire family to enjoy. Finishing our tribute to WC Handywe will have a Handy Festival Jazz Brunch on Sunday, July 29th with entertainment by the “Ray Reach Trio.”
Make plans to join us for all the fun! Please call Tricia to make your reservations. As always, please feel free to call or email meif I can help you in any way. (256-757-2153) ([email protected])
Thank you for supporting your club. I hope to see you soon and often.
As I write this article it is, without a doubt, summertime in Alabama and I hope that you are takingadvantage of all our Club has to offer while it is at its absolute peak use period for your enjoyment.
As you read this month’s newsletter please note all the events available to you on the Club calendar,highlighted by the annual Fourth of July Picnic and the W.C. Handy events. July is truly “Prime-Time”at Turtle Point, our family plans to enjoy the month and we hope to see you there!
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Mr. James Crocitto on board as our new Director ofFood and Beverage. James brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our Club and I look forwardto James, Chef Mark, Althea and our Food and Beverage Staff working together to further enhance thequality of dining and service that you should expect from your Club.
On a sad note I have to report to you that we are losing one of the main stays of our wait staff. Vanessa Goodloe’s mother hashealth problems and Vanessa has resigned her position on the staff in order to relocate her family to Houston, Texas to help carefor her. Vanessa has been on our staff for 7 years and we wish her the best as she leaves us and begins her new life. We willmiss her bright smile, can-do attitude and all those different hair styles that she sported around the clubhouse!
Remember, it is summertime and the living should be easy, hope to see you at the Club!
Mike ClaiborneUSPTA Tennis Professional
CARDIO & PASTA NIGHTIt is very satisfying to come up with an ideathat really takes off and becomes a winner.We started in late May offering family cardiofor $5 per individual on Wednesday eveningsfrom 6-7. We had 12 participants the firstouting, 18 the second and an impressive 31the third outing. On June 6th we had 9 PeeWees on center court and 22 adults and olderchildren on the other courts. What a blast,with great energy at the club. Going forward,Family Cardio is scheduled for July 11th andthe 25th. This fun exercise class to music isfor everyone. Give it a try!
SHOALS JUNIOR CIRCUITTurtle Point hosted two of the earlytournaments June 2nd and the 23rd. All of theevents are averaging 70-80 juniors. Here isthe remaining schedule: July 7th (CypressLakes), July 14th (Courthouse), July 21st(Turtle Point Doubles), July 28th (Cox Creek),August 4th (UNA) and finally The Mastersevent here at Turtle Point August 11th.
ADULT & JUNIOR JULY 4TH MIXERSThe adults are set from 9-11:30 am and thejunioirs 1-3 that afternoon. The mixers areintentionally short in duration so you can getsome tennis in and then spend time withfamily and friends. Call or stop by to sign up.
SUMMER LEAGUESThe men play on Monday’s at 6 pm and theladies in Thursday’s at the same time. Be sureto let us know when you are in town andwould like to play.
Understanding the
Value of Competitive
Match PressureOne of the biggest hurdles Zack and I aretrying to overcome is lack of match playby our juniors. We think private lessons,camps and group lessons are great butthere is no substitute for match playbetween lessons. Jorge Capestany is aUSPTA Master Professional from theMidwest. I have heard him speak atseveral conventions and he is one of thebest. Consider the following article fromhim:
“After 23 years as a teachingprofessional, I can see a distinct shiftin players attitudes towardscompetition and playing matches. Likemost teaching pros today, I came froman era where the way juniors reachedthe highest levels was to play sets….lotsof sets. Taking private lessons and evengroup lessons were the exception, notthe norm. I remember that when wedid do a drill, we were alwayspestering the pros asking “when are wegonna play.”Almost everyone I knewgrowing up had the same attitude andwanted to play more than we wantedto just drill or hit.
Fast forward to the present andvirtually all of my students seem justthe opposite. Today’s junior players allwant to be in group lessons (some upto 3 times a week) and they all want totake private lessons, but no one wantsto play any matches. Tournament playis even a tougher sell to today’s juniorplayer.
As I speak with my fellow pros andfriends from around the country, theyall relay a similar story. Theunfortunate consequences are that atmany clubs we are creating an army ofplayers that can strike the ball well,but do not know how to compete orwin.”
TENNIS NEWS
TPYCC TENNIS • (256) 757-0205 • e: [email protected] • w: turtlepointtennis.usptapro.com
SUMMER CAMPSWe have had very strong participation in our camps to date. The first Grand Slam Camp hada whopping 25 juniors going all day from 9-5. By Thursday 5 pm they were all tired (and the staffas well) but all were better tennis players and had a great time. There are 4 more camps left.Turtle Camps scheduled for the weeks of July 2nd, July 9th and July 30th . Additionally, onemore Grand Slam the week of July 16th. Call to sign up.
Les HolcombePGA Master Professional
JUNIOR GOLF SUMMER CAMPJunior Golf will be held every Thursdaystarting June 21. The fee for the 6 sessionprogram is $60 or $12 per session. Times areas follows:Ages 9 & Under: 9:00 am – 10:00 amAges 10 – 12: 10:00 am – 11:00 amAges 13 & Over: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Each day will cover different aspects of thegame. Call the Golf Shop to sign up or formore information. You may attend all or any.You do not have to sign up in advance.Instructors will be Les Holcombe and PaulAter.
LADIES EVENTSLadies’ Day Winners!
May 17 – Ladies Invitational Sue Raines, Jackie Hyde,
Carolyn Traglia & Tami Green
May 22 – Throw Out Par 3’sPeggy Murphy
June 5 – ScrambleKay Mitchell, Beth McKinney,
Judy Moore & Amanda Parsons
June 12 • Peggy Murphy, Pat Ward
LADIES INVITATIONAL A SUCCESS!!!The Turtle Point Ladies Invitational was agreat success with 23 teams playing ascramble. Overall champions were SueRaines, Carolyn Traglia, Jackie Hyde and TamiGreen. A special thank you to our ladiescommittee volunteers, President AmandaParsons and Treasurer Kelly Morton. Specialthanks to all the Turtle Point ladies forvolunteering and getting door prizes. Withoutthe help of all the ladies this event would notbe possible.
MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPJuly 14-15 Men’s and Senior’s Division. Playwill be from 9:00 am Saturday and 12:00 noonon Sunday. All players will be put into flights.Sign up board posted in the hallway.
GOLF LESSONSALWAYS
AVAILABLE!Golf lessons with PGA Master Golf
Professional Les Holcombe areavailable any day of the week except
Monday. You may take a single lessonor a specially priced five lesson
package. Junior golfer and ladieslessons are available. Couple’s
lessons are great, too! Call the GolfShop to schedule your lesson today!
GOLF SCHEDULEOF EVENTS
Wednesday, July 4OPEN GOLF & ROBBIN’S CUP
July 14-15MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
CONGRATULATIONS!JOHN CHARLES CROW
MADE AN EAGLE 2 ON #9!
STEVE WILLIAMS MADE A HOLE IN ONE ON #2!
WILL TRAPP MADE A HOLE IN ONE ON #8!
GOLF NEWS
MEMBER-GUESTWINNERS!
SEE PAGE 6 FORCHAMPIONS!
JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS!
EVERYONE HAD AGREAT TIME ATJUNIOR GOLF
CAMP!!!
CLUBHOUSE NEWS & EVENTS
CATERING CORNER
Althea CapertonCatering & Special Event CoordinatorJuly is already here! Turtle Point has been very busy with rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, classreunions, birthday parties and golf events – just to name a few. We still have dates available on our Julycalendar for your special event. Please give me a call if I can assist you in any way with your party needs.By the way, it is never too early to make your reservations for your Christmas Party!
Reminder: Members have no Room Rental Fees. Also, our Snack Bar and Pool have been really busy.Come join the sun and fun. Be sure to try our improved chicken tender and grilled chicken salad!
We look forward to seeing you!
Wednesday, July 4th • 4 pm - 8 pmAdults $19.95 • Children 6-12 $7.95
No charge for children 5 years and under.
Main Dishes & SidesBBQ RIBS • CAROLINA SMOKED BBQ
CHICKEN WITH HOT SLAWCHICKEN STEW • HAMBURGERS • CHILI DOGS
FRESH CORN ON THE COB • BAKED BEANSSOUTHERN STYLE POTATO SALADMARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD
PINEAPPLE COLE SLAW
DessertsCHILLED WATERMELON SLICES
ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR WITH HOT FUDGE TOPPINGTEXAS CHOCOLATE CAKE
LIVE MUSIC! “The Harvey Thompson Band”4 pm - 8 pm
KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENTAges 12 & Under • 4 pm - 6 pm
Bring your own pole and lucky lure or bait!Prizes for the Biggest Fish, Ugliest Fish & Smallest Fish!
Join Us for Turtle Point’s Annual
4TH OF JULY PICNIC 2012
TIKI BAR HOURS • FRIDAY - SUNDAY • 12 - 7 PMPOOL HOURS • TUESDAY - SAT• 10 AM - 7 PM • SUNDAY• 12 - 7 PM
FOOD & BEVERAGE
CLUBHOUSE NEWS & EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTSJuly 4th • July 4th Picnic, Robbin’s Club & Open Golf
July 11th • Taco Bar NightJuly 14th - 15th • Men’s Club Championship
July 18th • Pasta NightJuly 20th • Handy Festival Kick Off with “The Decoys”
July 20th - 22nd • Boaters WeekendJuly 25th • Grill Your Own Night
July 29th • Jazz Brunch with Ray ReachEarly August • In the Works: The Wine Extravaganza
August 11th • Middle School “Farewell to Summer” Luau
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)
Logo Box Colors Include:Periwinkle Blue, Red and Yellow,all with the TP Green Turtle Logo
TURTLE POINTSIGNATURE SILK TIES!
Specially Designed Turtle Point Signature Silk Ties are availablefor pre-order! Your "Turtle Tie" will be produced by VineyardVines. These fine quality ties will be the perfect gift. Order Today!Cost per tie is $75. Call and pre-order yours today! 256-757-2153
James CrocittoDirector of Food & BeverageLet me start off by introducing myself, myname is James Crocitto (Crow-Seat-Tow) Iam originally from the Stockton/Lodi area ofCalifornia. Having been raised aroundvineyards has afforded me a greatappreciation of farming and especially wine.My family is still producing wine to this day.Some of my interests include golf, diving,fishing and of course my family. I sincerely
appreciate the opportunity to be here at Turtle Point Yacht and Country Club;I have already been introduced to so many wonderful people. I look forwardto meeting each and every member and please bear with me as I getacquainted with everyone’s name.
The annual “July 4th Picnic” is upon us and will be from 4-8pm with greatfood and live music. Something else to look forward to in July will be a twiston Wednesday nights, starting with “Taco Bar Night” on the 11th, “PastaNight” on the 18th and “Grill Your Own Night” on the 25th. And yet to beconfirmed, but in the works, is “The Wine Extravaganza” slated for earlyAugust; stay tuned…..
Cruisin’ and Bluesin’Go Cruisin and Bluesin’ with us during Our Annual Boaters Weekend coming up July 20th – 22nd in 2012. All members are invited to celebrate the entire weekend at a cost of $125 per person which includes all entertainment, dinnerFriday and Saturday night, and breakfast Saturday morning. Alcoholic Beverages are not included in the cost. If you can’tparticipate in the entire weekend, please attend what you can; cost of Friday Evening is $40 per person, Saturday breakfastis $15 per person, Saturday Evening is $80 per person.
Entertainment Friday Night “The Decoys” from 6-9 pm. & Saturday night the “Late Bloomers” from 6 - 9 pm.
GO CRUISIN AND BLUESIN’ WITH US AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY BY CALLING THE CLUB AT 256-757-2153.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2012 MEMBER-GUEST CHAMPIONS
CHRIS PACE & TOREY TROUSDALE!
FLIGHT WINNERS:PORT DIVISION
FIRST FLIGHT
BLAIR THORNTON & DAVID WALDROP
SECOND FLIGHT
JOHN GREER & BRYAN CRUCE
THIRD FLIGHT
CHRIS PACE & TOREY TROUSDALE
STARBOARD DIVISIONFIRST FLIGHT
RICHARD STORY & JIMMY STORY
SECOND FLIGHT
BILL HOWARD & STEPHEN MCALLISTER
THIRD FLIGHT
SCOTT CROSS & JASON MEADOWS
As I write this letter the temperature outside is 100 degrees. It isofficially summer time in North Alabama and that means that boatingis in full swing at Turtle Point. Our new docks are packed on theweekends so get your boat out and enjoy the lake with friends andfamily.
A few marina and harbor housekeeping notes, we have had severalcomplaints of boaters not observing our no-wake rule for the harbor.Always remember that any damage that your wake may cause is yourfinancial responsibility. Also, we have had several calls concerningboaters parking in marina slips that are rented by other boaters.Please do not park your boat in a marina slip unless you are the renterof that slip. Thanks for helping us keep our harbor safe for everyone.
July brings Handy Week to the Shoals and that means Cruisin’ and Bluesin’ for our boaters. The 20th and the21st are going to be packed full of fantastic music and food so makeyour reservations today by calling the club at 256-757-2153. I hope tosee you during the 2012 edition of Turtle Point’s Boater’s Weekend!
Happy Boating!
Todd ScarboroughCommodore
2012OFFICERS
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
BOARDDelbert Brown • James Hughston
John Kennemer • Becky Mauldin
Bill McGuire • Lee Nichols
Robert Pride • Kenny Swindle
Stan Tomblin • Bud Ward
MANAGEMENT STAFFBill Colloredo - General Manager
Marianna Honeycutt, CPA, Controller
Mike Claiborne, Tennis Professional
Glen Junkin, Course Superintendent
Les Holcombe, PGA Master Golf Professional
Mark Jaquette, Executive Chef
James Crocitto, CCM, Director of Food & [email protected]
Jorgé Trejo, Food & Beverage Senior Manager
Althea Caperton, Catering & Special
Events Coordinator
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: 256-710-5467
Reservations: [email protected]
www.tpycc.org
GREETINGS FROM THE BRIDGE
Cruisin’ & Bluesin’ TURTLE POINT BOATER’S WEEKENDJULY 20TH – 22ND, 2012FRIDAY, JULY 20TH Appetizers with beer and wine will be served on the Quarterdeck at 5 – 6 pmFamily Night Friday Buffet 6 – 9pm Entertainment by “The Decoys” 6 – 9pm
SATURDAY, JULY 21STEnjoy a deluxe Breakfast from 7:30 – 10:00 am10:00 am Golf, tennis or the poolSaturday Night 5pm Cocktails and Dinner Entertainment by the “Late Bloomers” 6 – 9pm
SUNDAY, JULY 22NDContinental Breakfast on the Quarterdeck 6:30 – 9:30 am
$125 for the Weekend !
Includes Food and
Entertainment.
Excludes alcohol.
1000 CLUB DRIVE
KILLEN ALABAMA 35645
PRESORTEDSTANDARDU.S. POSTAGE
PAIDFLORENCE, AL 35630
PERMIT NO. 43
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
JULY 2012 at Turtle Point
Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch& Piano Bar
Men’s ClubChampionship
Sunday Brunch
Annual Boater’sWeekend
Sunday Brunch& Piano Bar
JAZZ BRUNCHWith Ray Reach
NO FOOD SERVICE
NO FOOD SERVICE
NO FOOD SERVICE
NO FOOD SERVICE
FAMILY CARDIOTENNIS
TACO BAR NIGHT
JULY 4th PICNIC
Robbin’s Cup &Open Golf
FAMILY CARDIOTENNIS
GRILL YOUR OWN NIGHT
PASTA NIGHT
PASTA NIGHT
PARTY BRIDGEJunior Golf Camp
STEAK NIGHT
Junior Golf Camp
STEAK NIGHT
Junior Golf Camp
STEAK NIGHT
Junior Golf Camp
STEAK NIGHT
Junior Golf Camp
STEAK NIGHT
Family Night Buffet & Kids Zone
Family Night Buffet & Kids Zone
Handy Festival Kick Off with
The DecoysFamily Night Buffet & Kids Zone
Family Night Buffet & Kids Zone
Family Night Buffet & Kids Zone
PIANO BAR
Men’s ClubChampionship
PIANO BAR
Dinner with the “Late Bloomers” Band
PIANO BAR
PIANO BAR
PIANO BAR
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