Tavistock News - May 2024

EDITORIAL STAFF

Publisher

Joseph Malcarney Production

David Latimer

Content Coordinator

Michelle Scianni

Contributing Editors

Jon Geisler

David Latimer

Scott Leonard

Colin Mack-Allen

MaryKay Maley

Jack Merget

Michelle Scanzano

Michelle Scianni

James “Cheech” Shukdinas

Anthony Walko

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

The TCC Butterfly Ball is Back! COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

Michelle Scanzano

It was great bringing back the much-anticipated Butterfly Ball and having dads, grandfathers, friends and all the young ladies creating memories that will last a lifetime! On Saturday, April 13th, Members and guests enjoyed great food, photo opportunities, dancing, and an ice cream bar that pleased adults and children alike! The DJ played several Taylor Swift songs throughout the night as the girls twirled around in their pretty dresses. And let’s not forget the magic show that entertained all! The ballroom was transformed with lots of beautiful butterflies and the atmosphere filled with laughter and singing. Enjoy more photos in this issue and on the TCC website and we look forward to seeing you next time!

See Page 25 for more images

THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE

Jon Geisler

The days are now long It’s a favorite season

To be at the Club

Anonymous Haiku

As you read this newsletter, the spring season is upon us. As dining begins to move outdoors, the ability to integrate our indoor seating with the outdoor ambiance will be coming into full swing with the new bar now being surrounded by fresh air.

The month of May will be breaking quickly from the gates with the full return of our annual celebration of Kentucky Derby Day on Saturday, May 4th. We will be able to access the outdoor areas from the main Clubhouse which will make this event even more exciting with big screen TVs for viewing the race, themed cocktails, special dining choices and appetizers. Be sure to wear your best Derby outfit (don’t forget the hat) and let’s pretend we’re actually at Churchill Downs on this very special day. This event is currently SOLD OUT, but you can join the waitlist!

Join us on Sunday, May 5th for a Cinco de Mayo Party. Chef will have all your favorite Mexican dishes & drink specials to celebrate the day.

If you have not already reserved your seats join us for brunch or dinner on Sunday, May 12th for Mother’s Day and or for Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16th for a BBQ Buffet.

Camp Tavistock is returning on Saturday, May 18th with an overnight stay in a tent. This event is currently SOLD OUT, but we encourage you to join the waitlist. Enjoy a cookout, activities and a campfire.

Finally, two other outdoor favorites returning this summer are the always popular Cigar Café Dinner on Wednesday, June 19th on the 11th tee box and the TCC Carnival on Thursday, June 27th.

We look forward to seeing you at the Club!

UPCOMING EVENTS

KENTUCKY DERBY DAYSOLD OUT

Saturday, May 4th

CINCO DE MAYO PARTY

Sunday, May 5th

MOTHER’S DAY

BRUNCH - SOLD OUT

Sunday, May 12th

MOTHER’S DAY DINNER

Sunday, May 12th

TRIVIA NIGHT

Wednesday, May 15th

CAMP TAVISTOCKSOLD OUT

Saturday, May 18thSunday, May 19th

SUNSET GRILLE RETURNS

Friday, May 24th

FAMILY BBQ BUFFET

Sunday, May 26th

FATHER’S DAY

Sunday, June 16th

CIGAR CAFÉ DINNERSOLD OUT

Wednesday, June 19th

TCC CARNIVAL

Thursday, June 27th

RESERVATIONS: 856.429.1866

SAVE THE DATES

Please hold all reservations for Save The Dates until a formal advertisement is published.

CHIP AND SIP

Saturday, July 13th

LUAU

Friday, July 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

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

Food & Beverage Director

Michelle Hawk

Main: 856.429.1866 x662

Direct: 856.857.6794 mhawk@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

Yay! It’s Golf Season!

WOMEN’S 18 HOLE GROUP

MaryKay Maley

The Women’s 18-Hole Golf Group will host its opening day on May 14th at 9:00 AM, with a Scramble format and lunch afterward. To ensure your spot in this fun event, please register on ForeTees by noon on May 12th. If you cannot play but want to join us for lunch, please contact the Golf Shop for your lunch reservation. This is a member-only event; meals and cart fees will be charged to individual accounts.

The Month of May brings the following events: May 10th, the 18-Hole Women’s Clinic at 4:30 PM, and our Member-Member event on May 21st, with a 9:00 AM Shotgun start. May 30th will be our Alibi fun day, with Tee Times starting at 8:00 AM. To play in these events, please register on ForeTees.

The Women’s Tavistock Cup, a season-long match-play tournament, is now open for sign-ups on ForeTees. This inclusive tournament is open to ALL women golfers, regardless of skill level. Sign-ups began on April 2nd and continue until May 28th. Round 1 will run from May 29th until June 18th. Rules can be found on ForeTees when you click to register.

Looking ahead to June, get ready to have a blast with your guest(s) at our Member/Guest tournament on June 4th at a 9:00 AM shotgun. The format for this tournament is two better balls of the foursome, promising a fun and competitive day on the course.

Finally, please mark your calendars for our 18-Hole member golf clinics on May 10th, June 13th, July 18th, August 15th, and September 5th. All clinics begin at 4:30 PM.

If you haven’t already joined one of our women’s golf programs and want to join in the fun, it is not too late. Call or email Sue Tindall (856.857.6968 or stindall@tavistockcc.com) in the office to register for the 18-Hole and/or 9-Hole league mailings. We would love to have you!

Rules:

Guests limited 5 rounds

SOA limited to 10 rounds

NRG limited to 10 rounds

SOG limited to 5 rounds

JA may play after 3 pm each day

The Golf Association of Philadelphia official score posting season has begun. Please post all your scores at any of the scoring kiosks located in the golf shop, Men’s and Women’s locker rooms. You may also post your score in the Club’s ForeTees app or by downloading the USGA GHIN app on your smartphone. The posting season goes through November.

Tee-Rific New 2024 Golf Equipment

GOLF SHOP

James ”Cheech” Shukdinas, PGA Assistant Golf Professional

Every year the club manufacturers put out new clubs. It’s always exciting to see the latest gear and the technology behind them. The question Golf Professionals get is, “Are they really better than what I’m hitting”? The answer to the question depends on how old your current equipment is. From one year to the next, technology changes very slightly. But if you wait three to four years, that technology becomes noticeable. So, let’s look at what the new clubs have that your four-year-old clubs don’t.

Let’s talk about the new “Drivers”. The new ones today are still the same size, 460 Cubic Centimeters, same length, and about the same weight. So, what’s different? The biggest difference is the Club-Face technology. Your golf ball will go further when you hit the ball in the center of the face, versus on the toe or heel. When you hit it in the middle, the maximum amount of energy is transferred from the club to the ball. When you hit it off center, energy transfer is lost. With the new drivers this year, more energy is produced even when you hit it off center allowing the ball to go longer and straighter. Really amazing technology!

The Golf Shop has all the new equipment in demo’s to try. Stop in and see for yourself!

GAP Corner

THE GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA

Member Play Days give GAP members a chance to experience other golf courses in a relaxed, enjoyable setting. The following venues will host events in June: LuLu Country Club in Glenside, Pa. (June 10th) and Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. (June 17th). Visit www.gapgolf.org, click the “Play” tab and select “Member Play Days” from the dropdown menu. For more information, contact Jason Funderburg, GAP Director of Member Outreach, at 610-687-2340 ext. 0022 or via email at jfunderburg@gapgolf.org.

Registration is open for the GAP/AGA Lawler Junior Tour Series sponsored by Abington Center for Cosmetic & Family Dentistry and Community Bank. Cost is $10 for nine-hole golfers (Division II), $15 for 18-hole golfers (Division I). The GAP/AGA Lawler Junior Tour, which began in 1983, is open to boys and girls 10 to 18 years of age. For more information, contact Patrick Lloyd, GAP Director of Northeast Operations, at 610-687-2340 ext. 0017 or via email at plloyd@gapgolf.org.

GAP’s premiere Junior event, the 110th Junior Boys’ Championship, is set for June 17th-19th at The Ridge at Back Brook in Ringoes, N.J.. Registration closes June 3rd. The Junior Boys’ Championship is open to members of a GAP Member Club, 14-18 years of age if they have not started their college career. A USGA Handicap Index of 14.4 or better is also required. A participant may not have reached his 19th birthday by the final day of the championship. The Junior Boys’ Championship begins with 18-hole stroke play qualifying on Day One. Thirty-two individuals (16 Championship Flight, 16 First Flight) advance to match play. Cost is $50 per person. Registration is available exclusively at www.gapgolf.org.

How long have you worked at Tavistock?

8 Years; since October 2015

What do you like about your current position?

I appreciate how TCC takes care of the employees. I always feel valued and respected.

Where did you work prior to Tavistock?

I was a bookkeeper for my husband’s family’s business. Before college, I had various roles in the F&B business.

Do you have any pets?

We have 4 cats: Ginger, Lavender, Autumn, and Winter.

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

In my personal time I like to read. I easily finish several books in a year. As a family, we like to do artsy projects together and visit Philly to see a ballet or musical. We also foster abandoned newborn kittens. On the side, I work with international high school exchange students and their host families.

Can you recommend a favorite movie?

I like horror movies and psychological thrillers. I don’t have a favorite.

What is your favorite family recipe?

The only thing I can make is pumpkin pie.

Do you like roller coasters?

Yes! The kids and I love all rollercoasters. My husband does not like rides.

Do you collect anything?

The kids and I like to collect Disney pins.

Where would your dream vacation be?

I would like to visit the hometowns of my exchange students. It would take several trips, but it would be nice to see them and their families. We now have friends in France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Slovakia, Israel, and Brazil.

Meghan’s kids with their foreign exchange sisters, Giulia (Italy) and Ana (France) in their school sweatshirts.

Left to right: Giulia, Cara, Ana, and Jo

Do you have a favorite holiday tradition?

I like to give my husband and kids a new ornament every Christmas. Sometimes it’s random and funny (this year someone received a glass ornament of a rubber chicken), sometimes it’s symbolic and personal (relating to a favorite activity or memory).

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.

Submitted by: Nancy Sloan

Pictured: Spring time drone shot of the course.

Pictured: The beautiful flowers in bloom on the course.

ONLINE EVENT REGISTRATION

You now have the ability to register for certain events online.

Follow these step-by-step instructions for how to register for online events. When an event offers online registration, it will be indicated on the ad featured in Tavizine, Tavistock News, and Signera in the top right corner by this symbol:

1. Log in to your Member Account with your username and password.

3. Click “Register” in the top-right corner to add your name to the list.

2. Locate the Social Calendar by going to “Calendars > Social & Dining Calendar” then navigate to the event you’d like to register for and click on it.

4. If you’d like to add a guest, click “Add Guest”

Note: You may only add Non-Member guests to your registration. You may not register other Members online. If you’d like to be seated with a particular Member(s), indicate that in the “Requests” text box.

6. Add any special requests in the “Requests/Notes” text box then once your registration is complete, click “Complete.”

7. You can cancel or update your reservation anytime prior to our 48 Hour Cancellation Policy by clicking “My Bookings” under your Member Login tab, then click “Update” or “Cancel” Booking.

5. Add your guest’s name and, optionally, their email for confirmation.

You should also receive an email confirming your registration or cancellation. This will go to your email that is on file for your Member ID.

For further assistance, visit the Main Office or call 856.429.1866.

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.

Food and Beverage Corner

FOOD AND BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT

Anthony Walko, Assistant Food & Beverage Director

As we enter the first full season with our beautiful new member dining areas, we have been working behind the scenes to bring you exciting new options to pair with the updated scenery.

First is the addition of our new Wednesday Hump Day Happy Hour. On select Wednesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, a special menu will be available in the Lounge and the Alexander Findlay Bar featuring dollar oysters, two-dollar shrimp cocktail, smash burgers and chef’s slider creation, along with fivedollar crushes and glasses of wine. Bring some friends, enjoy the open veranda doors, and celebrate Hump Day here at TCC!

Next up is our Throwback Thursday series on select Thursdays throughout the year highlighting timeless Club dinners from Oysters and Chicken Salad to Yankee Pot Roast. Be sure to check the Newsletter and Tavizine to join us for a blast from the past.

On Fridays starting May 24th, Sunset Grille gets a fun makeover showing off the culinary team’s use of seasonal ingredients with the backdrop of bagpipes and sunset vistas over the first green.

Finally, on Sundays, we look forward to continuing our classic Gravy Sunday tradition along with the occasional Fried Chicken Dinner.

So, whether you join us on Hump Day for Happy Hour or finish your week with pasta at Sunday Gravy, we are thrilled to make your experience here at TCC as delicious and as fun as possible.

Seasonal Reminders

DRESS CODE

Now that the 2024 season is upon us please visit the House Rules on the Club’s website to familiarize yourself with the dress code on the course and around the Clubhouse.

SHOE CHANGING POLICY

Changing shoes should be done in the Golf Shop or Locker Room and more specifically not in the parking lot.

ROSTER VISIBILITY

Please check your Roster listing on the TCC website and make sure the visibility of your personal information meets your preferences. If you would like to be more accessible by other TCC members, please make sure your contact information is made visible.

OTHER REMINDERS

No cell phone conversations in the Member Dining Areas.

Please make dining reservations so we can better serve you.

No ripped jeans. Shirts should be tucked in. Athletic wear before noon only. Hats off in the Clubhouse.

Wear It Proudly

We would like to know where you traveled to recently. Whether on vacation, business travel, destination weddings or more… were you wearing any Tavistock gear? Inquiring readers want to know. Submit a picture from your vacation spot wearing your Tavistock gear and we would be happy to publish it in the Newsletter. Let’s see who traveled the furthest and was sporting the Tavistock logo?

Please submit to Michelle Scianni at mscianni@tavistockcc.com

Pictured above: Greg & Linda Michael and Chris & Sharon Delaney proudly wearing Tavistock gear at Kilmarlic Golf Club in the Outer Banks, NC.

Pictured left: Mackenzie Boc in Colorado over spring break.

Membership Posting

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 Wesley Costello SVP Pete Jaslow

AnnieMac Home Mortgage

AGL Daniel Frisbie Manager - Audit

Ernst & Young

John Carson

SOG Bryan Hardenbergh VP Player Engagement Richard Hardenbergh Philadelphia Flyers

SOG John Nocito Director/Privacy Ryan Kelly

Investigations

University of Pennsylvania

AGL Kimberly Wilson Sales Associate John Plower

Prominent Properties

Sothebys Internat’l Realty

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 Van Dervort – Membership Chairman

Tavistock Lane

New Members

Meet Vincent Allegretto! Vince resides in Haddonfield, NJ with his wife Alexis and his three children, Camryn, Vincent, and Alyssa. He is a Vice President of Sales for ADP Inc. He completed his studies at Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD. He enjoys coaching youth baseball. He likes the community feel of TCC and considers the Club a top-notch facility. He is looking forward to participating in upcoming events. We look forward to meeting you!

Sponsor: Joe Rocco

Meet Patricia Jones! Patricia is from Haddonfield, NJ and is the Outreach Director for the Camden County Office of Veteran Affairs. She has an adult daughter, Megan. For her undergraduate studies she attended Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, PA and Rutgers University in Camden, NJ. Patricia has been involved with many organizations such as Volunteers of America, Camden Community Partners, Larc School and Home Port Alliance Battleship, NJ. She is looking forward to the social and dining events at the Club. A warm welcome!

Sponsor: Jack Tarditi

Meet Daniel Pruitt! Dan resides in Moorestown, NJ with his wife Linda. They have two adult children, Loren and Kayla. He is the President of Eastern Lift Truck Company. He graduated from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA and got his MBA from Rutgers University in Camden, NJ. He likes to coach youth sport lacrosse and travel. He likes the challenging course at TCC, dining and is looking forward to the social events. We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!

Sponsor: James Groeling

Meet Michael F. Schwab! Michael resides in Marlton, NJ with his wife Christina and their two sons Michael Jr. and Christopher. He is Vice President and General Manager at Holman. He graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. He likes to golf, fish, travel and enjoys the outdoors. The Club offers a family friendly feel, and he looks forward to giving back. He appreciates the dedication to the facilities and services that TCC offers. Welcome to the Club!

Sponsor: John R. Schwab

TCC’s Past Present And Future HERITAGE AND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

Scott Leonard

The Heritage and Preservation Committee has embarked on a new challenge to assure the continued preservation of existing historical artifacts and documents significant to Tavistock as well as a path to assure that future events are cataloged and preserved for generations to come. To accomplish this endeavor, the Club has engaged the services of Rand Jerris, Ph.D., an accomplished historian, and author within the golf industry. Rand has assisted clubs such as Morris County Golf Club, Chicago Golf Club, and is currently overseeing the relocation of the World Golf Hall of Fame from Florida to its new home in Pinehurst, NC. The committee is moving forward with archival storage solutions to protect from aging/fading, flooding, fire, and other such hazards. With the recent renovations to the Club, some may wonder where many of the previous display cases and artifacts have gone. These too, are in the process of being reorganized, so that the many trophies, plaques, photos, and club history will be on display once again for all to enjoy. Stay tuned for updates as the project progresses.

Rand Jerris, Ph.D.

Rand is an accomplished museum leader, cultural and sports historian and award-winning author.

“My passion is empowering museums, archives, and organizations with rich histories to deliver great impact through world-class facilities and collections that tell inspirational stories.”

Pictured:

CLINIC 10:00 AM (PUTTING)

BUCK-A-SHUCK 9-HOLE

SUNDAY BREAKFAST CINCO DE MAYO PARTY MEN’S GAP TEAM MATCHES RND 1 RND 3 –1ST TEE CLOSED 9:20 AM-12:00 PM 6 COURSE CLOSED PHILADELPHIA PGA TAYLORMADE CLASSIC 7 WGAP TEAM MATCH #5 HOME TEAM 1 VS. NORTH HILLS TEAM 2 VS. TALAMORE 2 DEMO DAY 2:006:00 PM HOLES 1 & 2 CLOSED AFTER 2:00 PM

3’S FOR ME 5:00 PM

HOLE OPEN PLAY-BACK 9 WGAP TEAM RAIN DATE

COUPLE’S 9 & DINE 4:30 PM SHOTGUN

BUCK-A-SHUCK

THROWBACK

KENTUCKY DERBY DAY SPRING OPENING RAIN DATE 5

HUMP DAY HAPPY HOUR LADIES NIGHT WOMEN’S 9 HOLE EVENT DAY BACK 9 3’S FOR ME 5:00 PM

2 BUCK-A-SHUCK 9 HOLE WOMEN’S CLINIC 10:00AM (RULES) COUPLE’S 9 & DINE 4:30 PM SHOTGUN

3 FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE MUSIC WGAP TEAM MATCH #4 TEAM 2 VS. MERCHANTVILLE

DAY

10:00 AM

JUNIOR CLINICS 3:30-5:00 PM

FOR ME 5:00 PM

PM

MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE

9-HOLE OPEN PLAY (BACK 9)

BUCK-A-SHUCK 9 HOLE

CLINIC 10:00 AM (CHIPPING/PITCHING)

MEMBER/GUEST 9:00AM SHOTGUN

WOMEN’S 18 HOLE

JUNIOR CLINICS 3:30-5:00 PM CLUB CHAMP RND 2 BEGINS 5 HUMP DAY HAPPY HOUR LADIES NIGHT

WOMEN’S 9 HOLE MEMBER/GUEST 9:00 AM SHOTGUN (BACK 9 CLOSED UNTIL 12:00 PM)

WOMEN’S 18-HOLE CLINIC 4:30 PM