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David Latimer
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Bob Fendt
David Latimer
Colin Mack-Allen
MaryKay Maley
Danielle Meeker
Jack Merget
Michelle Scanzano
Michelle Scianni
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Apres Ski Lodge
THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
Danielle Meeker
Snow, ski gear and snowmobiles were on display at Tavistock’s 2nd Annual Après Ski event. Whether sipping espresso martinis around the fire pits or dancing with the band and DJ under the tent, it was an event to remember. Members and guests wore their best ski party gear with retro colors, lots of fur and goggles galore. The open bar, food and s’mores stations were a hit and the weather cooperated perfectly. If you didn’t make it, we hope to see you after a day on the slopes next year!
See Page 28-29 for more images
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 15th, 2024. The meeting begins at 8:00 PM. Polls open 9:00 AM and close at 7:45 PM.
Please reference the email sent on 1/3 for more information.
TCC Offers More Fun & Exciting Events!
THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
Bob FendtThe fun and exciting events just keep on coming now that the Club’s renovations have been completed. There is something for everyone coming up in the next few months.
On Thursday, March 14th, Tavistock will be holding a special Tribute Night - Dave Wilson Fest in honor of David Wilson. If anyone deserved the title of “Mr. Tavistock” it was Dave. His boundless energy and enthusiasm in support of the Club, its members and employees, is legendary. Please join us in celebrating Dave’s legacy with a meal featuring some of Dave’s favorite recipes, plus live music. $100++. Guests are welcome.
The sold out Bordeaux Fine Wine Dinner will take place on Friday, March 22nd. These wine dinners continue to grow in popularity and are not to be missed for those lovers of wine and gourmet meals expertly prepared by Chef Kelly. Join the waitlist now!
Spring will be here before we know it so mark your calendars for the annual Butterfly Ball
on Saturday, April 13th and the Spring Open on Saturday, April 27th
UPCOMING EVENTS
PUTTLE
Friday, March 1st
COMPLIMENTARY
BANFI WINE TASTING
Wednesday, March 6th
DAVE WILSON FEST
Thursday, March 14th
IRISH NIGHT
Friday, March 15th
TRIVIA NIGHT
Thursday, March 21st
BORDEAUX
FINE WINE DINNERSOLD OUT
Friday, March 22nd
EASTER AT TAVISTOCK
Sunday, March 31st
COMPLIMENTARY SPRING WINE SHOW
Wednesday, April 10th
Be sure to return the next night, Friday, March 15th for the longest running annual event at TCC, Irish Night. Get a group together and enjoy the singing, dancing and Irish menu. The Malarkey Brothers will be back with their Irish tunes which always entertain. The Guinness beer and other libations will be flowing!
The always popular Trivia Night returns on Thursday, March 21st. Be sure to mark your calendars for these fun nights.
Also beginning this spring, we are introducing the ability to register for certain events online directly from our website, the first event being The Butterfly Ball. This event will be online registration only, meaning we will not be taking phone reservations for this event. Visit page 16-17 for more information on how to sign up!
On behalf of the Entertainment Committee, I wish to thank our members for their continuing support with the various events we schedule throughout the year. Member participation is what makes Tavistock such a special place. If you have any suggestions for future events, please let me or any member of the Entertainment Committee know. In the meantime, see you at the Club!
BUTTERFLY BALL
Saturday, April 13th
SPRING OPENING DANCE PAR-TEE
Saturday, April 27th
RESERVATIONS: 856.429.1866
SAVE THE DATES
Please hold all reservations for Save The Dates until a formal advertisement is published.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL’S DAY
Wednesday, April 24th
KENTUCKY DERBY DAY
Saturday, May 4th
CAMP TAVISTOCK
Saturday, May 18thSunday, May 19th
Clubhouse
Main: 856.429.1866
Golf Shop
Direct: 856.429.1827
Clubhouse Manager
Jack Merget
Main: 856.429.1866 x651
Direct: 856.857.6790 jack@tavistockcc.com
Head Golf Professional
Patrick Butkus
Main: 856.429.1866 x621
Direct: 856.857.6954 pbutkus@tavistockcc.com
Banquet Manager
Catherine Drew
Main: 856.429.1866 x613
Men’s Locker Room Bar
Direct: 856.857.6964
Ladies Lounge Area
Direct: 856.857.6969
General Manager
Colin Mack-Allen
Main: 856.429.1866 x612
Direct: 856.857.6946
cmack-allen@tavistockcc.com
Direct: 856.857.6947 banquets_manager@tavistockcc.com
Banquet Manager
Christine Novzen
Main: 856.429.1866 x653
Direct: 856.857.6792 cnovzen@tavistockcc.com
Membership Director
Michelle Scanzano
Main: 856.429.1866 x677
Direct 856.857.6797 mscanzano@tavistockcc.com
Valet
Direct: 856.857.6963
Controller and Office Manager
Susan Klemick
Main: 856.429.1866 x615
Direct: 856.857.6948 susan@tavistockcc.com
Communications Director
David Latimer
Main: 856.429.1866 x654
Direct: 856.857.6793 dlatimer@tavistockcc.com
Executive Chef
J. Kelly Morrow
Main: 856.429.1866 x631
Direct: 856.857.6962 kmorrow@tavistockcc.com
Greens Superintendent
Victor Frederico
Main: 856.429.1866 x691
Direct: 856.857.6584 vfrederico@tavistockcc.com
Food & Beverage Director
Michelle Hawk
Main: 856.429.1866 x662
Direct: 856.857.6794 mhawk@tavistockcc.com
TCC Women’s Golf Association Update
WOMEN’S 9 & 18 HOLE GROUPS
MaryKay MaleyGet Ready…Get Set… Spring is almost here, and that means the women’s golf season will soon be here. As a reminder, all women who are Club members with golfing privileges are automatically members of the Tavistock Women’s Golf Association. Our ladies’ league hosts both a 9-hole and an 18-hole group, and you can play in either group or both. There is even a “3’s For Me” group for beginner golfers, which the pro shop runs. Play days are Tuesday mornings for the 18-hole group and Wednesday mornings for 9-hole play. Either day, you can just come to play for fun or opt-in for whatever competitive game is offered. Also, we are providing a new flexible scheduling option for those who wish to play less than 18 holes on Tuesdays. If you are interested in learning more about our programs, please get in touch with Karen Thornton (18-Holers) at thornton37@comcast.net, Meral Smith (9-Holers) at meralk@aol.com, or the Pro-Shop for the “3’s For Me” Program. More information regarding our ladies’ golf program will be coming via e-mail and in next month’s newsletter.
In Memoriam
Don Carey
Passed on January 12th
Eugene M. Principato, Jr.
Passed on February 1st
WGAP News
WOMEN’S 9 & 18 HOLE GROUPS
MaryKay MaleyWe are looking for female golfers interested in playing on our WGAP team. To participate in matches, all you need is to have a USGA Handicap Index of 40.4 or less, have eight or more rounds of golf posted in the 2023 golf season, and be a member of the WGAP. To join WGAP, head to the following link: https://wgapgolf.org/register/ by March 22nd, 2024. As a WGAP member, not only can you join the fun and camaraderie of playing with your fellow Tavistock golfers against other clubs, but as a WGAP member, you can play at other area clubs on Open Play Fun Days throughout the season, paying cart or caddie fees only, or in if you are more competitive there are many WGAP tournaments you can participate in. WGAP match dates are Tuesday, April 23rd; Friday, April 26th; Tuesday, April 30th; Friday, May 3rd; and Tuesday, May 7th (Rain date – Wednesday, May 8th). For more information about playing on our WGAP teams, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Karen Thornton at thornton37@comcast.net
Congratulations to Tavistock’s own John Plower for being appointed to the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust Board of Trustees for 2024.
The Trust’s mission is to financially aid and empower qualified caddies and those working in golf operations in their pursuit of higher education. Since 1958, more than $26 million has been awarded to more than 3,750 caddies.
Congratulations Jack O’malley!
The Haddonfield Lions Club has named Jack (John E.) O’Malley its 2024 Citizen of the Year. Ironically, he was presented his award at Tavistock at the Mayoral breakfast held on January 20th.
His dedication to the quality of life in Haddonfield is evident through his involvement in numerous organizations, including the Haddonfield Foundation, the Haddonfield Memorial High School athletic hall of fame and the civic association.
Jack Tarditi, former mayor and a member of the Haddonfield Lions Club, called O’Malley a “son of the borough,” noting that his parents also had a history of serving the town. “His volunteering makes Haddonfield a special place to live, makes it a better town,” Tarditi said.
Jack is the 52nd recipient to receive the citizen’s award. The Haddonfield Area Lions Club is a service organization that supports community events and activities and assists those in need, particularly those with sight-related issues, locally and globally. Lions Clubs International is the largest service organization in the world. Thank you for all the work you do in the community and for TCC.
GAP Corner
THE GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA
Take a trip overseas with GAP this fall. GAP Travel heads to Northern Ireland Sept. 21st-28th. The trip includes seven nights in four-star hotels, including five rounds at the following world-class venues: Portstewart Golf Club, Royal Portrush, Ballyliffin, Ardglass and Royal County Down. To register, or for more information, visit www.gapgolf.org/travel.
Registration is open for the spring slate of 202324 Winter Series. The following venues will host events: Golden Oaks Golf Club in Fleetwood, Pa. (March 12th); Seaview Golf Club in Galloway, N.J. (March 19); Wyncote Golf Club in Oxford, Pa. (March 26th) and White Manor Country Club in Malvern, Pa. (April 2nd). Each event features a 10:00 AM shotgun start. The Golden Oaks event includes a better-ball-of-partners format; individual gross and net stableford for the remaining three events. Visit www.gapgolf.org to register.
The 2024 GAP/AGA schedule is complete. Wyoming Valley Country Club in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. welcomes the season’s first event, the GAP/AGA Modified Stableford, on April 17th. Registration opens March 1st at 9:00 AM. For more information on the GAP/AGA schedule, contact Patrick Lloyd, GAP Director of Northeast Operations, at 610-687-2340 ext. 0017 or via email at plloyd@gapgolf.org.
What do you like about your current position?
If you have had a chance to spend much time with me, you would know that I have a passion for golf that just doesn’t end. The fact that I have a full golf facility right outside my office is a perfect match for me. I sincerely enjoy playing, competing, teaching and sharing everything golf.
Where did you work prior to Tavistock?
I have had the pleasure of working at countless high end private clubs. In the Philly area I was an assistant at St. Davids Golf Club, Philadelphia Country Club and Overbrook Golf Club. Prior to moving to the Philadelphia Section, I was an assistant at Hollywood Golf Club, Deal Country Club and Due Process Stable in Monmouth County. I have worked at a handful of others from New Mexico to Florida.
Do you have any pets?
Well, they’re my kid’s pets but you know who takes care of them. We have a tank full of fish, a hamster named Marsh and a Shih Tzu named Mollie.
What are some things you like to do when you’re not working?
This one drives my wife nuts, but when I’m not working, I love to play golf. I play in about 20 professional events per year, and if I get a chance to get out and play with friends, fellow pros and members, that is what I enjoy the most. I love spending time with my family. We have 2 girls, Grace (9 years old) and June (4 years old). They are a blast.
Do you collect anything?
Not on purpose. I have a million golf clubs, because you never know when they may start working again.
Do you have a favorite holiday tradition?
Nothing traditional other than spending time with family and friends. We usually go back to Wisconsin in December, which is a blast for me because that’s home for me and my kids love it because there’s usually several feet of snow on the ground.
Scenic Views of TCC
Do you have a scenic photo taken on the Club grounds that you would like to share?
If so, email Michelle Scianni at mscianni@tavistockcc.com. We may publish it in a future Newsletter or Tavizine.
2023.
Submitted by: Chris Bull - Thank you for sharing!
Beverage Corner
HOW IS IT NOT SPRING?
Anthony Walko, Assistant Food & Beverage Director
As I sit here writing to you all, there is a sense of confusion that I think we all experience this time of year. Yesterday it was 53 degrees, and I was able to golf, and today snowfall covers the grounds of Tavistock. The Super Bowl has been played, and no baseball is on TV. We are in the midst of this strange transition between winter and spring that sometimes can make us feel, well, blah. The question that remains is, how do you deal with blah? My answer: hot beverages. There is nothing like the warmth of a cup of coffee in the morning, an afternoon tea, or that post dinner espresso. Michelle, Emily, and the team at The Bean on the Green have been whipping up some delicious drinks that will make you and your soul feel cozy while you long to be sitting outside. The first drink that comes to mind is The London Fog. Earl grey tea, Violette and vanilla syrups, and frothed milk come together for a floral hug in a cup. If you wanted to spruce this up for an adult version, you could purchase Crème de Violette for that elegant hit of liqueur in your London Fog. For the liquor free version, you can find Violette syrup on your favorite online marketplace rather easily. So, whether coffee or tea is your go to, make sure you swing by The Bean on the Green for your favorite drink to get you through the rest of winter.
P.S. Don’t miss out on Chef Vita’s scones. The everything seasoned scone with cream cheese is just glorious.
London Fog Recipe:
8oz steeped earl grey tea
1 tsp Violette syrup
2 tsp vanilla syrup
4oz steamed milk
Dining Hours
Sunday Breakfast
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch + Lounge
Tuesday – Sunday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Dinner + Lounge
Tuesday – Thursday
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday-Saturday
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
No Lounge Service Between Lunch and Dinner
Men’s Lounge 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.
The bar will close:
Monday – Friday 9:00 PM Saturday – Sunday 8:00 PM if there are no members to serve.
