Cat Tales May 2014

MAY 2014

A FRESH NEW LOOK AT THE CLUB HORTICULTURE CORNER GET TO KNOW OUR NEW TENNIS PRO APRIL 2014 � 1

[Photo] Blair Heusser, excited at the GRIPS Launch Party and Assessment

FOR NEW MEMBERS WHO JOINED IN 2013 & 2014

NEW MEMBER FAMILY COCKTAIL PARTY & GOLF MIXER FRIDAY, MAY 16 9 HOLES OPTIONAL (ALL NEW MEMBERS WELCOME) 4:30 PM COCKTAILS ON THE LOWER PATIO 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM MEET THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES BIRD! Complimentary deluxe hors d’oeuvres & wine. Full bar available by signature. Reservations are required. Please note when registering whether you will play golf, and if we can make you a dinner reservation following the cocktail party.

Childcare with games, movies, and dinner will be available in the Lower Meeting Room during this event, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Online registration required; please note childcare in registration.

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Leadership EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dick Lombardo, President | dlombardo@harkinsbuilders.com Howard Feldman,Vice President | howard.feldman@cfmktg.com Scott Nicholson, Treasurer | snichlsn@gmail.com Seth Lee, Secretary | slee@summittalentgroup.com Tom Cole, Past President | gtcole1@gmail.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jim Scalley Shaun Eddy Steve Schrenk Cheryl Guth Mike Jack Scott Segrist Scott Nicholson Eileen Dietz Ray Ignacio COMMITTEES Golf - Scott Segrist | ssegrist@apexhomeloans.com Junior Golf - Scott Allen | sallene3@verizon.net Green - Tom Cole | gtcole1@gmail.com Tennis - Jodi Lahmann | jlahmann15004@gmail.com Membership - Lurdes Abruscato | lurdesabruscato@aol.com Finance - Scott Nicholson | snichlsn@gmail.com House - Steve Schrenk | sschrenk@eqrworld.com Swim Team - Lisa Noss | lap0811@yahoo.com Audit Committee - Shaun Eddy | seddy@swealth.com Compensation Committee - Seth Lee | slee@summittalentgroup.com

MANAGEMENT Gregory Colombo General Manager greg.colombo@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 231 Kim Kordon Controller kim.kordon@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 232 Chris Harriman Golf Course Superintendent chris@cattailcreekcc.com 410.489.9178 Lynn Slupski Membership/Marketing Director lynn@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 233 Bob Wampler, PGA Head Golf Professional bob@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 222 Nic Flickinger, PGA First Assistant Golf Professional nic.flickinger@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 223 John Foelber Fitness Director john@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 248 Alex Justiniani Director of Tennis alex@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 265 Chris Cozzillio Head Tennis Professional chris.c@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 236 Sheila Bishoff Tennis Office Manager sheila@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 235 Tom Caswell Executive Chef tom.caswell@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 246 Katie Thompson Communications Director katie.t@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 241 Justin Passero Dining Room Manager justin.passero@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 396 Matt Ault Dining Room Manager matt.a@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 396 Jennifer Turowski Catering Director jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 234 Rob Anderson Facility Engineer rob.anderson@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 247 CLUB PHONE NUMBERS Main Clubhouse 410.489.4653 Golf Shop 410.489.5224 Tennis Pro Shop 410.989.3683

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contents DEPARTMENTS:

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Manager's Notes Clubhouse

FRESH LOOK AT THE CREEK UPCOMING EVENTS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

MAY FITNESS CHALLENGE

All Junior Golf & Tennis Summer Camps and Clinics are open for online registration. Additionally, the Crocs Swim team is now accepting registration for the 2014 season. Click the links below or check out your Sports Book for information about the programs we offer, and find them on the online calendar when you're ready to reserve your spot!

GOLF

www.cattailcreekcc .com/juniortennis

POOL

CROCS 2014 SCHEDULE OUTDOOR EVENTS AT THE CLUB

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BUNKER TO BUNKER TIPS TO START THE SEASON RALLY FOR A CURE GOLF SHOP NEWS

www.cattailcreekcc .com/juniorgolf

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MEET OUR NEW TENNIS PRO THE GRIPS PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT ON CARDIO TENNIS

FEATURES:

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A FRESH NEW LOOK AT THE CREEK MATT AULT, DINING ROOM MANAGER

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HORTICULTURE CORNER CHRIS HARRIMAN, GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

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GET TO KNOW OUR NEW TENNIS PRO CHRIS COZZILLIO, HEAD TENNIS

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NEW WEBSITE POLL: Let us know where you want to see the Club expand on social media!

Clubhouse

Early golf times on weekends should be reserved for male members.

At Cattail, we encourage men, women, and juniors to all play golf whenever they can, including those desirable weekend morning times.

Golf is a game of tradition to be played in 9 or 18-hole increments.

At Cattail, we say if you only have time for five holes, play the five holes.

Time for just two holes before work? Great! Get out and make the very most of your Membership in the ways that best accommodate your unique schedule.

General Manager's Notes Years of Tradition Unhampered by Progress “Change. The mere mention of the word causes people to become anxious, uneasy, nervous, apprehensive and restless. Fear of change and all that accompanies it can become an anchor to an organization and hold it back from growing and developing into a progressive and diverse environment.” – Author Unknown Country clubs over the years have stayed rigid with many of their philosophies, whereas Cattail has looked at the traditions and said, “why not?” Take for example, some of the most common country club rules: Tennis players must wear 90% white on the tennis courts.

At Cattail we say no you don’t. Proper tennis shoes are required, but colored tennis apparel is welcomed.

Denim should never be permitted at a club. Period.

At Cattail, we say if denim makes you more comfortable and gets you to the club more often, then wear denim. All we ask is that it is cleancut and free of rips or tears.

Children should not be seen or heard unless at child-specific events, and they should most certainly be out of the restaurant by 7:00 p.m. (yes, this is a real rule at many clubs).

At Cattail, we say bring your entire family to the Club anytime.

I think you can see my point in the above examples. Cattail prides itself on progressive thinking and daring to be different from other country clubs and their stance on abiding by ‘how things have been always done.’

We have a vibrant staff, and I like to promote the philosophy with them that there are no bad ideas. If an idea adds value to your experience, improves the service we deliver to you, or has a positive impact on the budget, I encourage my team to present them.

This season, we will try many different ways of doing things. Some will work well; some may not. The practices that prove to be effective, we will review and emulate wherever else we can. We will also evaluate what doesn’t work so we can learn from it and improve. I ask that as we go through my inaugural peak season, that you please be patient with us and understand that improved Member service and satisfaction is always our number one goal.

Greg Colombo, CCM General Manager

OF THE MONTH

Ruby Red $10

Ketel One, St. Germain, Cranberry Juice, Club Soda MAY 2014 � 5

Clubhouse

A FRESH NEW LOOK AT THE CLUB MATT AULT

[DINING ROOM MANAGER]

April has been a very exciting, and busy, month for the food and beverage team. In anticipation of the busy season, we have been hard at work revitalizing and refreshing the appearance and inner workings of our dining service areas.

To start, and perhaps the most easily noticeable change, are the new dining room chairs. Yes, they have finally arrived! Overall, the feedback has been immensely positive and we hope all of our Members can appreciate the increased comfort, as well as the fresh, new look they give the Restaurant. Also of note in the Restaurant, we have begun to refresh and update our buffet fixtures and decorations. These new fixtures have, and will continue to create, a more appealing and inviting appearance to our theme nights, buffets, and special Club events. Furthermore, we have modernized the serving staff uniform and introduced classier new wine glasses.

The month of April also saw the opening of our Lower Patio. Upon your first visit back this year, you will probably notice the new fence and overall layout for service and equipment. We firmly believe that the changes we have made to the layout and operations on the Lower Patio, will significantly improve Member service, as well as efficiency in operation. Many Members have shown excitement over the newly implemented draft beer system on the Lower Patio, which currently offers Stella Artois and Fat Tire, available in our new 16 oz. plastic logo cup.

While we are still operating with limited Lower Patio hours just on the weekends, the entire food and beverage team is itching with excitement, and looking forward to opening for full-time regular summer lunch service.

KIDS SUMMER CAMP, CLINIC, & SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1, 2014

Southern Cookout night

Thursday, May 1 & Thursday, May 8 | 5:00 - 8:30 P.m.

BBQ Pulled Pork, Fried Shrimp, Flank Steak, Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Cornbread, Mixed Greens Salad, Fresh Fruit, Applesauce, Green Beans with Bacon & Onion, Macaroni & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Black Beans & Rice, Corn on the Cob, Greek Pastries, Sundae Bar, Assorted Cookies. $18++ Adults | $12++ Children 7-12 | $10++ Children 4-6 | Complementary 3 & Under Drinks by signature.

! s d n e i r f r tell you R IE G MEMO IN K A M START

ONE TIME INITIATION FEES : $8,000 GOLF / $2,500 SOCIAL

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SUSHI NIGHT

PRIME RIB NIGHT

THURSDAY, JUNE 5 • 5:00 - 8:30 PM SUSHI STATION assorted sushi made to order wasabi, soy sauce, & pickled ginger BUFFET wild mushroom & miso soup asian style baby back ribs mango-papaya salad with asian vinaigrette grilled vegetables with sweet chili scallion dressing vegetable fried rice szechuan french beans herb encrusted chicken teriyaki salmon SUSHI BY MATSURI $34 adults $18 kids (7-12) $11 children (4-6) complimentary (1-3)

DESSERT assorted petits fours cookies greek pastries

FRIDAY, MAY 23 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Prime Rib Specials: 12 Ounce Queen Cut - $30 16 Ounce King Cut - $35

Prime Rib Meals include: Side House or Side Caesar Salad Baked Potato Vegetable Medley Béarnaise Sauce

FAMILY NIGHT: 5:00 P.M. KID’S BUFFET | 6:30 P.M. TRIVIA BEGINS | AGES 7-10 Click to register NOW AVAILABLE!

May EVENTS

June EVENTS

THE MAGDEN FAMILY – UPGRADE! Aaron, Sara, Macie, Brooke

Southern Cookout Night Thursdays, May 1 & 8

SUSHI NIGHT Thursday, June 5

THE HALLIDAY FAMILY James, Amanda, Stephen, Ashlyn

Family Night: Kids Trivia Tuesday, May 6

NINE & DINE GOLF EVENT Friday, June 6

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 11

CATTAIL GOES TO THE DOGS Saturday, June 7

Mother’s Day Dinner Sunday, May 11

FAMILY NIGHT: MAD SCIENCE Tuesday, June 10

Spring New Member Family Cocktail Party Friday, May 16

SCHOOL'S OUT POOL PARTY Saturday, June 13

Welcome NEW MEMEBERS

THE DUFFY FAMILY John, Camilla, Jackson, Julia THE SMITH FAMILY – WELCOME BACK! Mark, Rita, Anita, Marcus, Marshall, Shelby THE O’DONOVAN FAMILY – UPGRADE! Jeremiah, Kathleen, Conor, Colleen THE PRESTON FAMILY – UPGRADE! Justin, Kelly, Lily, JP THE KING FAMILY Fred, Page, Roggen, Charlotte THE STEIN FAMILY Steve, Sarite, Jake, Clarrisa, Veronica

Kids Garden & Planting Party Saturday, May 17

FATHER'S DAY COOKOUT, GOLF FISHING, & CAR SHOW Sunday, June 15

Prime Rib Night Friday, May 23

MEMBER MINGLE Tuesday, June 17

Formal Wine Dinner Saturday, May 31

21st ANNIVERSARY PARTY & FIREWORKS Saturday, June 28 APRILAPRIL 2014 2014 � 7 � 7

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Clubhouse & Pool

Spring has finally sprung, so why not celebrate!

Jennifer Turowski [Catering Director]

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Now that the winter weather has cleared, there are so many opportunities

First Day of Practices Tuesday, May 27 @ Cattail 5:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

the Lower Patio and Pool also provide excellent venues for private functions.

These outdoor locations offer a number of advantages that just can’t be

Cattail vs. Norbeck Tuesday, June 17 @ Cattail Arrive 4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Warm Up 5:00 p.m.

…Private parties at the Pool enjoy exclusive use of the tent, a personal

Pasta Pig Out Tuesday, June 24 @ Cattail Arrive 5:15 p.m.

Relay Carnival Wednesday, June 25 @ Nottingham Arrive 5:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. | Warm Up 5:30 p.m.

Cattail vs. Argyle & Team Pictures Thursday, June 26 @ Cattail Arrive 4:30 p.m. | Pictures 5:00 p.m.

Cattail Lollipop Meet (8 & under) Tuesday, July 1 @ Cattail Arrive 4:30 p.m. | Warm Up 5:15 p.m.

Cattail vs. Avenel & Lakewood Tuesday, July 8 @ Avenel Arrive 4:45 p.m. | Warm Up 5:15 p.m.

Cattail Inviataional Lollipop (6 & under) Tuesday, July 15 @ Cattail Arrive 4:45 p.m. | Warm Up 5:15 p.m.

Cattail vs. Rolling Road Wednesday, July 16 @ Rolling Road Arrive 4:30 p.m. | Pictures 5:00 p.m.

to host events all around the Club. While being indoors is always an option,

found inside. Aside from the obvious fun-in-the sun…

beverage station, a Pool Café staff member specifically assigned to assist with your event. Additionally, we have many pre-set themed buffets to choose from, and we are happy to assist with arranging for additional entertainment such as a DJ or magician, if you are interested. …Events taking place on the Lower Patio enjoy access to their own private bar, use of the tiki torches and fire pit, and the added bonus of the gorgeous sunset over the pond for events taking place at dusk!

Graduations, weddings, retirement parties, and summer birthdays are right around the corner! I can’t wait to work with you to plan, and customize, your perfect outdoor party!

Don’t forget that if you prefer to host your event at your home or office, we are always happy to offer off-premise catering. The cost of all food and non-alcoholic beverages associated with your private events count toward your current food minimum quarter requirement.

To contact Jennifer about catering and party inquires, please email her at Jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com

Movie Night at the Pool Friday, July 18 @ Cattail 7:00 p.m.

Cattail Championship Meet (9 & older) Tuesday, July 22 @ Cattail Arrive 5:00 p.m. | Warm Up 5:15 p.m.

IronMan Swim Meet Thursday, July 24 @ Norbeck Arrive 5:00 p.m. | Warm Up 5:30 p.m.

Norbeck Lollipop Meet Friday, July 23 @ Norbeck Arrive 5:00 p.m. | Warm Up 5:30 p.m.

End of Season Party Saturday, July 26 @ Cattail 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

pool opening day: Saturday, May 24

Fitness

May Fitness Challenge

20 Minute Race JOHN FOELBER [FITNESS DIRECTOR]

May’s fitness challenge focuses a little more on cardiovascular endurance, rather than strength, and just like the 40/40 challenge a couple months ago, you will be using just your body weight. Even if you allocate 5 minutes to warm up, and 5 minutes to cool down, you will still complete this challenge in just 30 minutes.

This challenge is simple. Just perform 20 repetitions of each of the below exercises in order, and try to cycle through them as many times as possible in 20 minutes.

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20 prisoner squats

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20 split stance jumping jacks

3.

20 jack knifes

4.

20 bodyweight rows (using Jungle Gym suspension straps)

5.

20 push-ups (full or modified)

Record your progress on the chart in the Fitness Center, and include partial cycles such as 9 full cycles and 14 body weight rows. Good luck!

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Challenge Winner!

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Congratulations goes out to Karen Sones, who won the April squats challenge, holding her squat for 2 minutes, 19 seconds!

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Mom

MAKE A DATE WITH MOM FOR A SCRUMPTIOUS

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

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SUNDAY, MAY 11 | 9:30 A.M - 2:00 P.M.

BUFFET:

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Shrimp, Crab & Egg Quesadillas Smoked Salmon & Crab Fingers Potato Leek Soup Omelet Station Buttermilk Pancakes Cinnamon French Toast with Maple Syrup Danishes, Muffins, Donuts, Scones & Bagels Fresh Fruit Country Sausage Hickory Smoked Bacon Home Fries Scrambled Eggs Italian Sausage Flatbread Farfalle Pasta & Lemon Herb Chicken Snow Peas, Bell Pepper & Red Onion Medley Carving Station: Roasted Prime Rib & Pork Tenderloin

KID’S BUFFET:

Macaroni & Cheese Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Meatballs & Pasta with Marinara

FEATUR ED DRIN BLOODY KS: MARY & MIMOSA S

ADULT ($34++)

KIDS 13 – 17 ($25++) KIDS 7 – 12 ($16++) KIDS 4 – 6 ($12++)

KIDS 3 & UNDER COMPLIMENTARY APRIL 2014 � 11

Golf Membership

BUNKER to BUNKER and singles match play to start and conclude the event, with a two-person We are thrilled to see so many Members excited about this upcoming golf season. Later this month, we will welcome PGA Apprentice, Luke Ehler, from California University of Pennsylvania, to our Golf Team. Luke is completing his freshman year in the PGM Program and Cattail Creek will serve as his first internship opportunity. He is excited to further his skills within the golf industry through hard work and a commitment to Member service.

Please join me in welcoming Luke!

scramble and chapman in between. An overall team champion and an MVP (player on winning team with most accumulated points) will be crowned.

Lastly, I would like to thank the Membership for your continued support of the PGA Apprentice and Assistant Golf Professional Education Fund.

The fund was created last year as a way to help offset the costs of PGA Certification and continuing education for our dedicated Golf Professionals, which in turn helps them to realize their goals, and helps the Club to attract top talent in the future. The fund is built with proceeds from the Majors

Next, I would like to provide a little more detail about our upcoming new event - The Cattail Cup. This Ryder Cup-style team event also offers an individual component. A draft party will be

pools that we offer throughout the season, and from some of our bigger golf events such as the Hiahleah, Member-Member, and the Gentlemen’s Invitational.

held the evening of Friday, May 30, with play occurring on Saturday,

Hope to see you all soon on the Golf Course!

May 31 and Sunday, June 1. The Golf Committee will select team

Everything for Golf,

captains and players will be drafted based on handicap to compile ABCD teams. The captains will select the pairings and order of play for each of their two-man teams prior to each of the four 9-hole

Bob Wampler

rounds (two on each day of play). The formats will include four ball

PGA Head Golf Professional

Rule of the Month ELI MIRELES [ASSITANT GOLF PRO] Q. A player reaches across the hole to tap in a short putt (the hole is between the player and the ball). Is this a breach of Rule 16-1e, Standing Astride or on the Line of Putt?

friday, 7/6 5:30 shotgun register online

couples nine + dine casual drinks, golf, and dinner for couples or friends

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A. No. The line of putt does not extend beyond the hole. There is no penalty for making a stroke in this manner, provided the ball is fairly struck at and not raked into the hole (Definition of "Line of Putt" and Rule 16-1e).

If you have questions about the Rules of Golf, always feel free to ask any of the Golf Professionals or visit www.usga.org.usga.org.

Golf

TIPS TO START

THE SEASON NIC FLICKINGER [FIRST ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL] With the weather finally improving and the golf course rolling into great shape, the golf season is finally upon us! Men's Opening Day yielded the highest field on record with 108 golfers, and the CCWGA Leagues are all under way with great numbers too.

Additionally, we are starting to see more guest play as the season gets underway, and we ask that you remind your guests of our policies prior to play. My hope is that every round you play at Cattail is an enjoyable one, and here are a few items to think about the next time you tee it up.....

Pace of Play A time of four hours and fifteen minutes is considered acceptable for an 18-hole round at Cattail, no matter the size of the group. Proper pace-of-play ensures that your round and those of your fellow golfers, are enjoyable. Below are a couple of ways that we manage pace-of-play at Cattail: 1. The Golf Staff manages tee-off, turn, and finishing times from the first tee and from the golf course. They will advise accordingly if a group is falling behind.

2. Members are kindly asked to help with the efforts by playing ‘ready golf’ and encouraging their guests to do the same.

3. The Golf Committee supports the Golf Staff’s authority to adjust group orders on the first tee as needed, and to request a group to speed up play when necessary. Your cooperation in these instances is most appreciated.

Starting Times & the Lottery While generally accessible, there are times when the golf course gets

Handicap Posting

quite busy, and therefore we kindly request that you make a tee time

All Golf Members must maintain a correct and current handicap in

online, or by calling us, whenever you are able to. Email requests are

order to play in Club tournaments. Golfers are required to post their

discouraged as we are often on the course and not near a computer.

adjusted scores on the Golfnet Online Club Website after every round.

This especially holds true on the weekends. Advance notice of your

A computer is located on the lower level of the Clubhouse for the

arrival also helps us to have your bag ready for you.

purpose of posting all scores accrued between April and October,

On weekend and holiday mornings, Member-only play is observed

the 1st and 15th of each month. Five posted scores are required to

until 11:00 a.m. and an online lottery system is used to ensure that all

establish a handicap as a new golfer.

including those played at other courses. Handicaps are updated on

Members have an equal chance of obtaining their desired starting time.

Members can request a Saturday or Sunday morning tee time via our website is in place to provide Members with their weekend starting times on Thursday evening. Starting times and lottery requests can be made via the Cattail Creek website, mobile app, or by contacting the Professional Shop. It is always better to call the Professional Shop to schedule a tee time, rather than sending an email. This is the quickest way to ensure that you receive the tee time that you are after and it is the only way that you can make a tee time on the same day of play.

The online tee time system will only allow you to book a tee time two months in advance as well.

Fairway Feats!

Cindy McFall - Hole-in-One | Par 3 Army Navy Country Club in Fairfax,VA Always let us know of your achievements on the Course so we can give you a shout out in the next newsletter!

RALLY FOR A

CURE

SUNDAY, MAY 18

GOLF EVENT | LUNCH & DINNER | SILENT & LIVE AUCTIONS Dining, Social, and Golf Members all welcome! *Guests welcome; standard guest fees apply

PROCEEDS BENEFIT SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE & THE CLAUDIA MAYER CANCER RESOURCE CENTER

CATTAIL’S LARGEST FUNDRAISER

11:30 a.m. – Registration/Raffle & Auction Viewing 12:15 p.m. – Group Ribbon Photo 12:30 p.m. – 18-Hole Scramble Shotgun (Lunch stations during play) 5:30 p.m. – Dinner & Auctions in the Restaurant Prizes for: golf winners, closest-to-the-pin, longest drive, teams & individuals dressed in the most pink. Hole -in-one car on 16!

All costs are per person, billed to Member accounts. $25 event fee (100% to Susan G. Komen) $50++ Lunch & Dinner Standard cart fees ($5 per donated to the cause) OTHER PURCHASABLES AVAILABLE BENEFITING THE CLAUDIA MAYER CANCER RESOURCE CENTER -Have the Pro hit your tee shot -Rope for putts -Men shoot from women’s tees -Wine & Dine Basket raffle -50/50 Cattail Restaurant Gift Certificate raffle -Fishbowl raffle items -Silent auction & live auction items Limited to 120 players; register online as a foursome, twosome, or individually. THIS EVENT SOLD OUT IN 2013!

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If you are unable to play in the event itself, but wish to contribute to the greater effort,there are a number of ways to do so:

1. Join the Rally Volunteer Committee.

The group meets every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. leading up to the event. There are many opportunities to assist even if you can't be present the day of the event. Reply directly to this email to be added to the Volunteer Committee email group.

2. Order Chef Tom's 'Pink Plate Specials.'

Make a Restaurant reservation between Tuesday, May 13 through Saturday, May 17 and order our lunch or dinner 'Pink Plate Specials.' A portion of each Pink Plate entrĂŠe sold, is contributed to our bottom line donation.

3. Order our May Drink-of-the-Month A portion of every 'Ruby Red' drink sold in May will also be donated. This refreshing drink with fresh-squeezed ruby-red grapefruit juice, Kettle One vodka, cranberry juice, and club soda, tastes good and boosts our donation.

4. Take a golf or tennis lesson!

Your Cattail Golf and Tennis Professionals will be donating 5% of every private lesson they give between Tuesday, May 13 through Saturday, May 17.

Help your game, and help a good cause!

5. Purchase a CCWTA Pink Tennis Ball or a CCWGA Pink Ribbon.

The paper cut-outs are $5 each and will be available for purchase in both Pro Shops and in several other locations throughout the Clubhouse.

Members can personalize their pink tennis ball or ribbon before we display them in the Clubhouse. The $5 donation is billed to your Member account, and 100% goes to our donation bottom line.

6. Donate to the raffle and auctions.

Consider donating items to the raffle, silent auction, or live auction which

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are all on display during the main event on May 18. Vacation package, certificates, and sports tickets are all great ideas, but any items are appreciated. We are also grateful for items to put in the goodie bags that all participants receive. Those wishing to contribute at a higher level, may click here to view the sponsorship opportunities available for individuals and businesses.

CC G All new and returning women who will participate in CCWGA this year, are asked to kindly take a moment to fill out your updated registration form for 2014. This way we capture new contact information, and we know that you have reviewed your rating info and have updated if necessary.

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Golf

P ractice li k e a P r o TYLER CHAPLIN

[ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL]

Two simple adjustments to the way you practice will result in less wear, and faster recovery, of range tees.

1.) Concentrating divots in one area is arguably the worst practice method because it creates large voids requiring the most time for turf recovery. Scattering divots is a popular practice habit that is frequently encouraged because it does not create large voids in the turf that are slow to recover. It does though, remove the most turf in total because a full divot is taken with every shot.

2.) Practice in a linear pattern by placing each new shot directly behind the previous divot. Leave a strip of live turf at least 4 inches wide between each line of divots.This keeps divots narrow so that lateral growth

Congratulations to our Men's Opening Day winners:

of turf grass from both sides of the divot will lead to rapid recovery, and

Rick Pundzak, Tim Berry, Bob Sokohl, and Joe Rosso!

it also protects seedlings from desiccation and mower injury.

Horticulture Corner

Chris Harriman, [Golf Course Superintendent] with Pat Harriman, [Master Gardener] (Chris' mother!)

Q. My ivy and pachysandra did not come through the winter

Q. At least 20 deer have permanently moved into our front yard

well. Most looks completely dead. I can¹t remember it being

and they're not particularly good guests. They eat everything in sight,

this bad in the 20+ years we¹ve been at this house.Will it green

particularly beautiful budding flowers. Any suggestions on keeping

up? Anything I should be doing to help it come back?

these not-so-dear Bambis away from the salad bar?

-Lurdes Abruscato

-Cheryl Guth A. Don¹t give up on your ivy and pachysandra just yet. I would

A. Deer are a huge nuisance. They will certainly eat anything that

start cutting back a few plants to see if they¹ll start to green

isn¹t poisonous to them unless it is covered with a gardening net or

up when the weather warms up (like a few days of

planted really close to the house. There is a liquid called Deer Off

70++). This weather is ridiculous! I am watching

that you can get on amazon, but it stinks and you would have to apply

our ivy that we planted last year by the Fit-

it every time it rains. Further, it only lasts about 10-14 days per ap-

ness Center >as well. If you have enough

plication. Daisy sells a lead spray applicator that, if used properly, may

patience, you can wait it out at least

persuade the deer to move over to your neighbors' house. When

another 6 weeks or so.

planting new varieties, stick to plants with fragrance like sage, nepeta and salvias. Many of the plants that we have in our Cattail Kids Butterfly Garden are deer resistant such as butterfly weed, joe pye weed, coreopsis, guara and winterberry.

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Golf

Golf Shop News LAUREN BURNS

[Golf Shop Merchandiser]

Whenever I golf, I prefer to walk. Walking is great exercise, it gives me a greater opportunity to get a tan, I can justify eating whatever I’d like afterwards, and it gives me more time to settle down after a bad shot.

The key to having an enjoyable time walking is comfortable shoes. Right now in the Professional Shop, we offer ECCO, FootJoy, Adidas, Puma, and Ashworth golf shoes.

We also have the ability to special order Nike. The current trend in golf shoes is for them to look more like street shoes. They are spikeless and have the appearance of tennis shoes. These are obviously for play either on a sunny day, or in the afternoon.

For men, Ashworth makes a great pair of spikeless shoes, the Cardiff. They are designed to deliver enhanced comfort, functionality, and the performance of a traditional golf shoe with revamped styling and the versatility of a casual shoe.

They offer a two-year waterproof warranty and are leather, which really completes any look.

For women, Adidas came out with a completely new style, the ClimaCool Ballerina. It looks like a standard flat, but is for golf! They have ultra-light athletic construction, mesh upper construction, and on and off the course fashion appeal.

MEN’S HIAHLEAH

THURSDAY, MAY 8 - SATURDAY, MAY 10

ABCD BLIND DRAW; BEST TWO-OF-FOUR BALLS NET. 80% CURRENT HANDICAP. Cost is included in Tournament Club or $100.

Spikes are still necessary in the morning, with dew, and during wet conditions. Some of the most popular shoes for wet conditions are FootJoys.

FootJoy Icons offer luxurious calfskin detailing, outstanding waterproof comfort, breathability, and durability. They have memory foam in the tongue and around the collar and Stinger golf spikes that provide superior traction throughout the golf swing.

For women, ECCO has released the ECCO Women’s BIOM Golf Lace. The BIOM is a colorful golf shoe make of Yak leather that has been treated with Hydromax, making them both durable and comfortable. ECCO is known for making comfortable shoes, which has led to them being known as the go-to shoe for those who have had past, or present, foot injuries or issues.

With the weather changing and summer around the corner, I hope to see you all out on the Course – hopefully walking!

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UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS MEN'S HIAHLEAH Thursday, May 8 - May 10 MEN'S GOLF GUEST DAY Wednesday, May 14 RALLY FOR THE CURE Sunday, May 18 CATTAIL CUP Friday, May 30 - June 1 MEN'S GOLF GUEST DAY Wednesday, June 4

Wednesday, May 14 11:00 a.m. Lunch 12:30 p.m. Shotgun

Men’s Guest Day

NINE & DINE GOLF EVENT Friday, June 6 GENTLEMEN'S INVIATIONAL Thursday, June 19 - June 21 21st ANNIVERSARY PARTY & GOLF EVENT Saturday, June 28

Register with 1 or 3 guests One best ball net and gross divisions | 90% handicap Includes Tee gift, cart, golf, lunch, beverage cart, dinner buffet, open bar, & prizes! $125++ per Player

Don’t Compound Your Mistakes!

RICKY SERRANO

[PGA Director of Instruction]

Compounding mistakes is one of the worst things a golfer can do to his or her score. Once you are in the mindset of “it doesn’t matter anymore,” you might as well stop playing right away. We all see those great recovery shots that professional players make in big tournaments at just the right time. Everyday golfers get frustrated when they are unable to execute recovery shots like those because they don’t consider that the professionals practice those exact recovery shots for hours on end.

When you are faced with tough situations, pause and go back to your strengths. The safe option is usually the better one when you are in trouble. For example, when you are faced with a shot from the fairway bunker, it might be a better option to chip the ball out of the bunker and back onto the fairway.These options may not seem as exciting, but your score will benefit in the end.

If you take the time to apply your mind to these tips, you will see your score decrease rapidly. The key factors center around concepts rather than actual technique, and you will notice the rewards immediately once you have ingrained them into your game.

It may require a little extra effort to stay on track at first as you are shifting to a different approach than you are used to, but once you see the results, you’ll wonder why you haven’t always played this way.

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Bubba Watson hit a 142-yard hook wedge shot on hole #10 at Augusta, that led to him winning his first green jacket at the 2012 Masters.

GREEN REPORT CHRIS HARRIMAN

[GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT]

Spring has finally graced our presence after an extremely slow start to the growing season. Cold temperatures have deterred an abundance of top growth but rest assured, the turf is shooting down strong roots in order to take on the heat that is sure to come. The Golf Course has just about filled in from aeration, and conditions are on the way to their peak.

The rough is hitting its stride but it is still noticeable that some areas are taller than others, and some voids are still present. These areas remain mostly ryegrass. The ryegrass grows quickly in the spring compared to the grass we have been promoting in the rough- turf type tall fescue. This fast growth of the ryegrass is only upward, so the voids from past disease and drought stress remain from years past. The vast majority of renovated or sodded turf type tall fescue rough remains thick, consistent and creates a fair challenge to escape from. Our focus this fall will again be to integrate more tall fescue into our roughs. This will be done through sodding green surrounds, applying round up to areas, re-seeding as well as simple over-seeding to outer lying areas.

Speaking of seed, it is easy to notice the ugly seedheads of the Poa annua on our greens. The short game area is the worst culprit, housing each and every seed that is brought in from outside courses. For the most part, we have been able to keep the Golf Course proper sufficiently clean of Poa annua. Throughout the season, we use growth regulators to limit Poa annua movement and germination. In the fall, we use clean bentgrass plugs from the nursery to replace entire Poa plants. The fight against Poa annua will forever be ongoing. In the coming weeks you will start to notice that since the Poa plant has produced a seedhead, using a significant amount of resources, that the plant will start to turn purple and get smaller. This is a product of nature combined with our utilization of growth regulators and working to promote bentgrass over Poa annua. Each spring, our goal is to complete aeration to our bentgrass areas and allow the bentgrass to recover before the Poa annua seeds drop off the plant. This timing greatly reduces our exposure to weed invasion on our greens, tees and fairways.

Cart Rules Reminder The past few years have been amazing in that we have had well over 100 new Golf Members join the Club. We hope to see that trend continue and therefore, I wanted to provide a start-of-the-season reminder on Cattail cart rules that are set by the Green Department and Green Committee to help ensure your safety and the quality of the Golf Course.

1.) Cart traffic is restricted to the path on holes #4, #5, #6, #12 and all of the par 3’s. Architecturally, these holes can not support normal cart traffic and have pinch points that would wear out quickly.

2.) Carts are not permitted in the rough nor in mounded areas. Please focus cart traffic in the fairways.

3.) The small white and black posts indicate the last possible point as to where you should retreat back to the cart path. They do not call for a cart to drive right next to them and make a sharp turn towards the path.

4.) Most importantly, scatter your cart traffic. You are driving on a living plant. By scattering your traffic (not driving in a worn area) you are increasing the chances that a certain area will be consistent with the rest of the Course, and you are also lessening work for the Green Department (thank you!).

Finally, each and every Member should be an advocate for the Course!

Everyone should be able to follow these parameters and also help communicate them to guests and other Members who may be concentrating more on how to make triple bogey than where to drive their cart.

The Golf Course thanks you!

#12 Green is open! W e end goal st ill to provid will continue to balan ce health o e consisten t putting sp f the green eed throug with ball ro hout the C ll with the ourse.

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Tennis

Get to know our

new Tennis Pro Nicole Grunwald [TENNIS PROFESSIONAL]

We recently sat down with Nicole Grunwald, our newest member of our Cattail Creek Tennis Professional Staff. We asked her some questions about herself, family, tennis and fun outside of tennis. Nicole will help out with all junior tennis operations, as well as team clinics, cardio tennis and private lessons. To schedule a lesson or clinic with Nicole, go to our website and look at her availability on the tennis lesson dashboard.

Q. Tell us a little bit about yourself & family and where you are from?

Q. What do you like about teaching tennis, and what skill level is your favorite group to teach?

A. Tennis is a huge passion of mine, it has been for most of my life. I am driven, self-motivated, easy going and family oriented. My parents are originally from the Czech Republic, I was born and raised in Baltimore but am fluent in Czech as well.

A. One of the things that I appreciate about tennis is that it is continuously evolving. In addition to my own self development, I appreciate the opportunity to help others reach their personal success.

After 10 yrs. of coaching experience I have come to enjoy working with all skill levels and all age groups in an effort to promote the sport and its various benefits as a lifetime sport.

Q. Why and when did you start playing tennis?

A. I started playing when I was 6 yrs. old and initially became interested in the game after watching Martina Hingis win a title on TV. Q. Tell us about your competitive playing career?

A. In the juniors I was ranked #3 in Maryland and #3 in the Mid-Atlantic region, winning various titles across the Mid-Atlantic including regional sanctioned tournaments. I was the #1 singles and doubles player on the selected traveling team in the Maryland Training Center. I was #1 at the Baltimore Head/Penn All Star Tennis academy traveling team. At 14 I started playing on the ITF WTA pro tour.

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Q. What do you hope to bring to the table at Cattail?

A. What I bring to the table at Cattail is my passion and experience of the sport, my commitment to excellence, and my ongoing drive to succeed both individually and as a team.

Q. Outside of tennis, what do you enjoy doing?

A. When I am not playing tennis, I enjoy spending time with my family and two dogs, traveling, shopping, movies and fitness.

A All new and returning women who will participate in CCWTA this year, are asked to kindly take a moment to fill out your updated registration form for 2014. This way we capture new contact information, and we know that you have reviewed your rating info and have updated if necessary.

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Upcoming Tennis Events Beer & Balls Men’s Tennis SOCIAL Sundays: May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25 MIXED DOUBLES HAPPY HOUR Friday, May 16 Men’s Tennis Member-Guest Saturday, May 17 CENTENNIAL DOUBLES Saturday, May 17 Women’s Tennis Member-Guest Friday, May 23 CCWTA Social: Candy Crush Friday, May 30

Register Online!

Women’s Tennis Member-Guest Day Friday, May 23 9:30 a.m. Tennis | 12:00 p.m. Lunch Draw by levels; all levels welcome.

Sign up online in advance with your Guest.

$125 per team includes tennis, lunch, and prizes.

CCWTA members receive 20% discount.

Spotlight on Cardio Tennis Boot Camp Alex Justiniani [Director of tennis] The next 4-week session begins Thursday, May 8!

Your fitness and physical ability must be a main focus if you desire to take your tennis game to the next level. There is no better feeling than knowing you can get to every ball and do exactly what you want to do with the ball. Or, starting a third set and feeling fresh while your opponent is fatigued. This is the type of feeling that a class like Cardio Tennis Boot Camp can give you.

With the help of Fitness Director, John Foelber, our Tennis Professional Staff has created a fun, energetic and challenging class that will emphasize specific tennis movements and muscles. We also work on flexibility, range of motion, and proper warm-ups and cool-downs. Combine the Cardio Tennis Boot Camp Clinics with our traditional Cardio Tennis Clinics, and you will enjoy the results on the court.

Cardio Tennis Boot Camp Clinic Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Register online now!

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THANK YOU COACH MURPHY JENSEN! Washington Kastles Head Coach, Murphy Jensen, came to the Cattail Courts and gave our Tennisplayers a free clinic!

Games, pointers, and overall fun were had by all!

Tennis

GRIPS AT CATTAIL CREEK Chris Cozzillio [Head Tennis Professional] This year, your Cattail Tennis Staff has implemented a new initiative called the GRIPS program. Very similar to the different colored belts in karate, the GRIPS program grants children different colored grips for their tennis racquets in accordance with reaching various skill milestones in the sport. This enables children to receive prizes and feel part of something fun, while also gradually improving their tennis game.

On April 5, we hosted our 10 & Under GRIPS Launch, and 30 of our Cattail Kids received their very first grip! The GRIPS program is not only for 10 & Under players, and soon there will be a GRIPS launch for the 11-17 year old age group.

Cattail Creek Juniors will benefit from the GRIPS program because they will clearly see which areas of their game need work, thus motivating them to get better and reach the next level.

Here is how it works: The player gets assessed by a Cattail Tennis Pro. This process only takes about five minutes, and there is no charge for the initial assessment. After the initial assessment, there is a small fee when a player is ready to test for the next grip color. They will undergo a series of small challenges and will be placed in a group based on their scores. The challenges include tennis abilities, physical abilities, and general knowledge about our sport.

The player will notice that each grip gets progressively harder to attain, ending with the black grip, which is equal to the level of a high-level collegiate player. We hope that implementing this system will encourage the kids to fall in love with the sport, have fun, and become exceptional tennis players!

MEN’S TENNIS MEMBER-GUEST DAY

SATURDAY, MAY 17 | 9:30 A.M. TENNIS | LUNCH TO FOLLOW

All participants receive Gift Bags | Awards and prizes to winning team(s) Continuous tennis play until lunch | Sign up with a guest or we will help pair you!

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Golf

Beers & Balls SUNDAYS, MAY - OCTOBER| 3:00 P.M. TENNIS ON THE COURTS

You show up to play and we will provide the balls and a couple of cold ones to enjoy after you are done!

TWO COMPLIMENTARY BEERS APPETIZER SPECIALS AVAILABLE COCKTAILS BY SIGNATURE AFTER EVENT 24 � CAT TALES NEWSLETTER

(10++ PER PLAYER)