Tavistock News - March 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

JIMMY QUAILE PRESENTS THE BEATLES

Wednesday, March 1st

IRISH NIGHT

Friday, March 10th

RIEDEL WINE SEMINAR

Thursday, March 16th

BOURBON TASTING

Wednesday, March 22nd

TRIVIA NIGHT

Thursday, March 23rd

TCC FINE WINE DINNER

Friday, March 31st

COMPLIMENTARY SPRING WINE TASTING

Wednesday, April 5th

EASTER AT TAVISTOCK

Sunday, April 9th

RESERVATIONS: 856.429.1866

SAVE THE DATES

Please hold all reservations for save the dates until a formal advertisement is published.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

Wednesday, April 26th

NATIONAL PRIME RIB DAY

Thursday, April 27th

SPRING OPENING DAY

Friday, April 28th & Saturday, April 29th

JOIN US FOR SOME OF THESE FUN UPCOMING EVENTS! THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE

Jon Geisler

OMG... No Club? Wrong, it’s open and alive! Come see and enjoy.

Anonymous Haiku

Wondering what we will do (now that the Apres Ski Lodge event is over), well, there’s March Madness and the days are longer, so we can maybe play some golf. Good news, there’s much more in store for you than just that!

To start the month of March, we have an expert providing us with the 411 on the lives & times of the Beatles. Using video clips, song clips and his natural knack for entertainment, Jimmy Quaile will be presenting an evening of information, and entertainment focused on the best rock group of all time (let the debate begin). You may know Jimmy from his years of performing in the Delaware Valley area with the Quaile Brothers and Quaile Family Entertainment. A British themed dinner will be provided. So, don’t miss “Jimmy Quaile Presents the Beatles” on Wednesday evening, March 1st.

Arguably the longest running regular event at TCC is Irish Night. Come enjoy the singing, dancing, and Irish menu on TCC’s ever popular Irish Night, Friday, March 10th. The famous Malarkey Brothers return with their book of Irish tunes & hilarious sing-a-longs which always get everyone involved. Join us for a Guinness!

Wine lovers will learn a lot from an appearance of the Riedel Wine Seminar, Thursday March 16th. If you like wine, and you have never seen the remarkable differences in the taste of wines just based on using the appropriate glass, then you have to come to this event. The setting is a “wine tasting” but the point of the tasting is to illustrate how different glasses can accentuate the enjoyment of the wine. It can be hard to imagine until you actually try it for yourself. In addition to the tasting workshop and wines, all attendees will receive a 4-piece Riedel set of wine glasses - the best, in my opinion.

Speaking of wines, we close out the month when our TCC sommeliers have conjured up a wonderful evening dinner pairing a regional tasting meal with a flight of wines and tastes of Northern Italy. This month’s Northern Italian Fine Wine Dinner, on Friday March 31st is a must attend and will prove to be one of the best of the year.

So, just when you thought that you were stuck in the middle of the winter doldrums, TCC, once again comes to the rescue with some interesting, educational, and of course, fun evenings out.

To make a reservation for events call 856.429.1866

EDITORIAL STAFF

Publisher

James McGarry

Production

David Latimer

Content Coordinator

Michelle Scianni

Contributing Editors

Patrick Butkus

Victor Frederico

Jon Geisler

Tom Hutchinson

David Latimer

Colin Mack-Allen

Jim McGarry

Jack Merget

Chef J. Kelly Morrow

Michelle Scanzano

Michelle Scianni

Newsletter Contributions

Tavistock News publishes original articles written by members other than our editorial staff. Letters of opinion and varying viewpoints are also solicited. Address your comments to: The Publisher Tavistock News

100 Tavistock Lane Haddonfield, NJ 08033 or email: mscanzano@tavistockcc.com

The comments, opinions, views & recommendations are strictly the authors. They do not represent the opinion of Tavistock News, its staff, its committee, or the Board of Governors of Tavistock Country Club.

Good News

Email your major personal, professional and life milestones to Michelle Scanzano with the subject “Good News”. Email mscanzano@tavistockcc.com

Annual Meeting Reminder

The Board of Governors and General Manager cordially invite each member to the elections of Officers and Annual Meeting of Tavistock Country Club on Monday, April 17th, 2023. The meeting begins at 8:00 PM. Polls open 9:00 AM and close at 7:45 PM

Please reference the email sent on 1/31 for more information.

In Memoriam

Foster C. Ergood (former member)

Passed on February 1st

Edward Moore (former member)

Passed on February 8th

Elliot C. Shull Jr.

Passed on February 8th

Chef’s Corner

IT’S A PASTA THING

Michelle Scianni

Have you heard? Tavistock has a new pasta machine! It’s a mixer and extruder– all-in-one process. Chef Kelly, Greg and Carlos have been experimenting with different pasta options. Lemon pepper pasta, spinach pasta, broccoli pasta & mushroom pasta to name a few. If they want flavored pasta, they incorporate dehydrated powder to enhance the flavor. Adding semolina flour and water into the new Arcobaleno pasta machine starts the process. The dough mixture is extruded through a solid brass die that they can set and select from over 150 possible pasta shapes. The machine will get hot to the touch as it blends the flour and water together. Once blended they hand cut the pasta as it comes through the machine. The pasta then dries for 24 hours. There’s nothing like the taste of fresh pasta. Be sure to check out the menu for Chef’s delicious new pasta dishes. To see the process from start to finish, check out our Instagram post and the beautiful beet red pasta from our Valentine’s Day Dinner.

Dining Hours

Sunday Brunch 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Dinner

Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday & Saturday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Bean on the Green Coffee Shop

Tuesday - Friday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Men’s Locker Room Bar

Monday - Friday 1:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Bar Closing Hours

TCC Bars close at 2:00 AM. Last call is 1:40 AM. All members and guests must exit the Club by 2:00 AM.

If there are no members to serve, the bar will close:

Sunday - Thursday 9:00 PM

Friday & Saturday 10:00 PM

GAP Corner

THE GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA

The GAP 1897 Shop is your place to purchase exclusive GAP gear. Order select GAP-logoed apparel for you and your friends. The GAP 1897 Shop offers options for men and women and a variety of shirts, quarter zips and hats. Check out products from companies such as Dunning Golf and Ahead. Visit shop.gapgolf.org.

The GAP Architect Series honors Donald Ross in 2023. The schedule is as follows: St. Davids Golf Club (May 8); Union League Golf Club at Torresdale (June 5); Country Club of York (July 17); Riverton Country Club (Aug. 28) and LuLu Country Club Club (Sept. 25). The GAP Architect Series includes lunch and golf. Bradford Becken, president of the Donald Ross Society, will serve as a featured speaker during dinner at the LuLu event. Cost to participate in the GAP Architect Series, which includes entry into all five events, is $1,250 per person. Male and female members of GAP Member Clubs are eligible. The GAP Architect Series is limited to the first 100 registrants. A participant can substitute if he/she is unable to attend one of the events. For more information on the GAP Architect Series, contact Mario Machi, GAP Director of Member Services, at 610-687-2340 ext. 16 or via email at mmachi@gapgolf.org.

New year, same you — or is it? Did you move recently? Change your email address perhaps? Update your profile with GAP. Visit www.gapgolf.org and click the “My GAP Locker” tab. Members can make any necessary changes here. Oh, and they can also opt to receive GAP Magazine — a free member benefit — moving forward.

Michelle Scianni Communications Coordinator

What do you like about your current position? Working with all departments and members on ad creation & the opportunity to present new ideas to grow the newsletter content.

How long have you worked at Tavistock? Just over a year.

Where did you work prior to Tavistock? South Jersey MOM Magazine.

What is the best gift you ever received? My college education.

Do you like roller coasters? No.

What is something you plan on doing that you have never done before?

Learn the Heimlich maneuver and CPR.

What are some things you like to do when you’re not working?

Fishing, golfing, babysitting & cooking.

Do you have a collection of anything?

A baseball card collection. Mostly cards from the 80’s.

Do you have a favorite holiday tradition?

Easter Sunday, church in Ocean City, NJ, then breakfast at Uncle Bills, a walk on the boardwalk and back to Hammonton, NJ for a family Easter dinner.

Congratulations Victor!

GREENS DEPARTMENT

Congratulations to Victor Frederico Tavistock’s Greens Superintendent who was recently elected to the Golf Course Superintendent Association of NJ Board of Directors (GCSANJ). This is a two year term. The Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey (GCSANJ) is a state-wide association comprised of the leading golf course management and maintenance professionals. Established in 1926, the association serves the golf course superintendent by advancing the profession, offering professional development, and fostering relationships for all members and partners.

Welcome Bridget

OUR NEW ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Bridget McLaughlin, PGA comes to Tavistock from St. Davids Golf Club where she spent the last two years as the First Assistant Golf Professional. Prior to St. Davids she was an Assistant Golf Professional as well as Membership Director at Yardley Country Club for four years. She is a 2014 graduate of McDaniel College in Westminster, MD where she played as a member of the golf team.

The Membership Committee has approved the following Tavistock Country Club prospective member applications to be posted to the membership at large:

Class Candidate Business Sponsor

SOG Christopher Banks President

Sal Siciliano Par 4 Enterprises/ Banks Industrial Grp, LLC

SOG Jonathan Conrey Specialty Rep

Michael Skinner Dentsply Sirona

SOG Daniel DiGiampietro Owner

Stephen Bender Angelo’s Pizza

SOG Ronald Bernardin, III Physician

Macaione & Papa

Dermatology

Daniel A. Bernardin

SOG Michael Hughes

Strategic Accounts Mgr.

The Home Depot dba

HD Supply

Connor Crawford

These name(s) are hereby “posted” for the next 30 days. Upon no objection from the membership and after membership committee review, they will be interviewed by the membership committee as classification openings become available. Any objections to an applicant should be addressed to the Membership Chairman within 30 days.

Anthony Foursha – Membership Chairman 100 Tavistock Lane Haddonfield, NJ 08033

afoursha@yahoo.com

A Look Back in Time

Who doesn’t like to look at old photos? It’s so fun to look back in time and be able to reminisce. Do you have an old photo to share? Please submit to mscianni@tavistockcc.com

1949

1st Team: Dottie Goodwin, Ruth Waters, Grace Menery, Sis Tyson, Mary Huber, Eleanor Kisselman and Rowena Coulter

LRMP Update

LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Tom Hutchinson

Members viewing the weekly Tavizine photos can see we are well underway with our Phase II Clubhouse improvements inside the existing building. We had hoped to show the same progress with the planned additions; however, we need to share with you the unfortunate realities of renovating a sixty-year-old plus structure with multiple previous additions. This reality complicated by a lack of drawings for the previous renovations has impacted our efforts and timeline with the planned Phase II additions. While we are aware that many of our underground utilities exit the Clubhouse towards the golf course, the quantity, exact locations and existing condition of the utilities have posed complications far greater than planned.

cause and remedy of the settlement, we have been advised of the following. The existing supports will require installation of Helical Piles to stabilize the existing banquet balcony support structures as well as support the Phase II balcony addition. As you read this update, preparations are in progress to install the Helical Piles on our existing Clubhouse balcony and proposed addition concrete footings. Correcting the existing Clubhouse structural issue and safely constructing the Phase II addition following the recommendations provided Tavistock must be undertaken immediately. Unfortunately, all the issues listed above are projected to add seven to eight weeks to the construction schedule. The project team will exercise all measures and look for opportunities to reduce this impact on the schedule during the remainder of the project. The current revised estimated completion date for the member dining is the end of July. The projected additional cost to the Project of approximately $175,000 will be drawn from the $480,000 Phase II contingency budget.

On a positive note, our Professional Construction Team including TCC staff, contractors, project engineers and Borough inspectors have collaborated to find solutions and keep the project moving forward with limited time lost. Encouraged, preparations to complete the concrete footings and foundations were scheduled for the final week of January with one last pre-existing condition that needed to be addressed. The existing northeast corner of the twenty-year-old plus banquet balcony has experienced settlement. As the planned addition will be partially supported by the existing balcony, investigating the settlement source and exercising proper caution was critical. Utilizing geological soil testing alongside the existing balcony supports to determine the

On a separate matter, in order to provide uninterrupted club access for our members and guests the dining tent will be available for a la carte dining in time for the warmer Spring/ Summer temperatures. Banquets previously scheduled in the ballroom as well as new bookings will resume on June 1st as previously planned.

While this setback is certainly unfortunate, we do want to share the positive aspects of Phase II progress with the membership. Windows, doors, bar, and mechanical equipment appear to be available on time for the construction schedule. Nearly all the finishes including furniture,

carpet, tile, and decorative lighting have been approved and ordered with delivery dates confirmed in time for the project’s scheduled completion. Final trim and millwork drawings are being finalized and shared with the fabrication contractor. Floor plan design modifications, necessitated by the existing building structure that were hidden behind the former walls and ceilings before demolition began, have for the most part been minimal. Those modifications in most instances have resulted in an improvement to the original plan and will provide for an even more open feeling to the space.

for the second week of May. Outdoor Locker Room areas will remain open and only accessible through the Coulter Room Banquet balcony west doorway.

Additional construction costs to date (excluding balcony structural repairs detailed in the first paragraph) which are typical on a project of this size have been reduced by a.) design modification savings and b.) savings generated by MidAtlantic our General Contractor and their subcontractors. Tavistock’s project contingency expenditures to date have been for minimal asbestos remediation, replacement of beer and soda lines that have reached the end of their useful life, and a sound system designed with zoning specifically for the Phase II floor plan.

The Men’s Locker Room/Lounge construction has been rescheduled to begin March 6th. Our goal remains to avoid inconveniencing members wherever the opportunity presents itself. Once material lead times were provided for the Locker Room/Bar areas the opportunity to keep this space available was adjusted accordingly. At present sixty days are allotted to renovate this space with a reopening tentatively scheduled

We encourage the membership and staff to follow future Phase II developments weekly in Tavizine. The construction will undoubtedly cause changes with schedules, event locations and start times. The Tavizine Staff will bring you all the breaking news, cool pictures and developments!

This is a very dynamic project! Conceptually, in its final design, financially now in actual construction and eventually for our membership’s enjoyment. We are fortunate to each of you for your continued support, the talented Tavistock staff for the resources they bring to this project in addition to their daily responsibilities, our resolute LRMP committee members and the construction team they have assembled. As always Colin Mack-Allen remains available to provide details and address members’ concerns.

With Warm Regards,

Tom Hutchinson LRMP Chair tmhutchsr@gmail.com

Colin Mack-Allen General Manager cmack-allen@tavistockcc.com

Initial rendering of the new bar in the Member Dining Rooms

Initial rendering of the new bar in the Men’s Lounge