Tavistock News - October 2023

EDITORIAL STAFF

Publisher

Joseph Malcarney

Production

David Latimer

Content Coordinator

Michelle Scianni

Contributing Editors

Patrick Butkus

Mario Iavicoli

David Latimer

Colin Mack-Allen

MaryKay Maley

Jack Merget

Chef J. Kelly Morrow

Craig Roncace

Michelle Scanzano

Meral Smith

Karen Thornton

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

MEMBER

Member Dining is in full swing in the newly renovated space! Thank you to all the members, staff, Board of Governors, committees and vendors who made this all happen.

Make your reservations by calling 856.429.1866

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Veteran’s Appreciation Day

THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE

Mario Iavicoli

“We sleep safely, at night because, Our soldiers stand at the ready, To visit violence upon, Those who would harm us.”

Winston Churchill

Long before Winston Churchill became Great Britain’s Prime Minister and First Lord of the Admiralty, he was a combat soldier. Churchill respected and honored soldiers as government leaders should do, in fact as all of us should do.

America and the world owe a debt of gratitude to our soldiers who forfeit life and limb, face hardships, family sacrifices and at times hellish circumstances with courage, absent complaint, absent hesitation in defense of our liberty. All of which is succinctly summarized by the following:

Private First-Class William Cameron (in Lincoln’s words) “gave his last full measure of devotion,” at the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. An unknown poet author painted Pfc. Cameron’s epitaph on a rudimentary wooden grave marker which reads:

“When I die and go to heaven, To Saint Peter I will tell, One more soldier reporting for duty Sir, I have served my time in hell.”

It is altogether fitting and proper that Tavistock Country Club (TCC) honor and respect guest and member veterans at

TCC’s Annual “Veterans Appreciation Day,” on Monday, October 23rd, with a Golf Outing, starting at 1:00 PM. The outing includes golf and a box lunch.

Following golf, TCC guests and members will gather to honor our veterans with appropriate tributes including charging our glasses and raising them high in a toast of honor. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will also be served throughout the evening. To register for golf, you can do so on the ForeTees app or call the Golf Shop 856.429.1827. If you plan to attend the evening event (cocktails and hors d’oeuvres) which commences at 5:30 PM please call 856.429.1866 to make a reservation.

Veterans are encouraged to submit photographs of themselves in uniform including other military information that will be displayed in a power point presentation at the evening event. Submit the material to mscanzano@tavistockcc.com

October ushers in the completion of TCC’s spectacular renovation, rainbow foliage, a chill in the air and wonderful entertainment including music on Wednesday and Friday evenings in our beautiful new facilities.

Don’t miss the great food, drinks, and fun! Check this newsletter for additional details. See you on the links.

UPCOMING EVENTS

VETERAN’S DAY

GOLF OUTING

Monday, October 23rd

HAUNTED HOUSE

Friday, October 27th and Saturday, October 28th

FALL WINE DINNER

“POSITIVELY PINOTS”

Friday, November 3rd

PAINT PARTY

Sunday, November 5th

COMPLIMENTARY HOLIDAY WINE TASTING

Wednesday, November 8th

RESERVATIONS: 856.429.1866

SAVE THE DATES

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

CLOSING DAY

Saturday, October 21st

THANKSGIVING

Thursday, November 23rd

BRUNCH WITH SANTA

Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd

FAMILY FRIENDLY

NEW YEARS EVE

Sunday, December 31st

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Sunday, December 31st

OCTOBER

Check ForeTees for the most up-to-date information.

10/9 SARAH TARDITI

10/2

10/3

10/4

Handicap and The Importance of Posting Scores

THE GOLF COMMITTEE

Craig

Roncace

I am writing to better explain the importance of posting a score immediately after completing a round of golf. In simplest form, a USGA handicap is a reflection of a golfer’s true potential, based on the best 8 scores from the last 20 rounds played. The key is posting the score (home or away) expeditiously.

After I complete a round of golf, I post my attested score using the USGA app on my smartphone. I prefer to post hole-by-hole. A golfer may post a net double bogey or better for any hole.

Our ForeTees system has a Handicap Peer Review feature, displaying rounds vs scores posted. Attached is a snapshot of my peer review as of 08/08/23. It shows two rounds with no matching scores, as well as a posted score with no matching round. The June 3rd round was the Member/Member Tournament. The June 27th round was cut short due to inclement weather. My opponent and I returned to finish the round on June 28th, thus the posted score w/o the matching round. When rounds and posted scores do not match up, questions are raised and the Handicap/Golf Committees are notified. In my case, although the system had trouble recognizing some of the rounds, they are all accounted for and posted.

When done correctly, our handicap system ensures a level playing field for all to participate on. Golfers failing to post their score expeditiously are not showing their true potential. When posting, remember to have your score attested first, and to select the correct date, golf course and tees played.

I look forward to seeing you on the course!

Respectfully,

Craig Roncace TCC Handicap Chairperson

Tavistock Tee Sheet Restrictions

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

A Round = 9 or 18 holes

Women’s 2023 Charity Event

TCCWGA 9 & 18-HOLE GROUPS

MaryKay Maley

Tavistock’s Women’s Golf Association hosted their annual Charity event on Thursday, September 7th 2023. They teed it up for KiiDS. Knowledge and Information about Individuals with Down Syndrome. Our chairs Bernadette Laganella and Teddy Thomas hosted a very successful event. The ladies of TCC and their guests raised $10,160.00 for the KIIDS Foundation, director Terri Bank, and the entire D’Orazio Family. All 87 - 9/18 holers played in a scramble format, through the hottest day of the year to support KiiDS. Following our golf, the committee hosted a lovely luncheon, plus a raffle. A table full of lovely baskets packed with all sorts of goodies to win.

Also, congratulations to Susie Kirk for winning the 2023 Tavistock Cup! Well done, Susie!

2023 Women’s Charity Event Results

18 Hole Results

1st Place: Jess Schultz, Laurence Couturier, Bonnie Dillabough & Carolyn Hardenbergh

2nd Place: Dana Mower, Alison Luci, Jennifer Fuller & Renate DeConna

Straightest Drive: Renate DeConna

Closest to the Pin: Laurence Couturier (20’9”)

9 Hole Results

1st Place: Mary Ann Bigelow, Kahi Schrier, Maureen Creran & Valerie Carmody

2nd Place: Vera D’Orazio, Karen D’Orazio, Linda Giudice & Arlene Miller-Calter

Straightest Drive: Maureen Creran

Closest to the Pin: Val Carmody (25’9”)

18-Hole Net Winners

9-Hole Net Winners

Women’s 18-Hole Group

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 3rd

Putting Stableford

8:00 AM Tee Times

Tuesday, October 10th

Open Play Day

8:00 AM

Tuesday, October 17th

Closing Day

Tuesday, October 24th Par 3 Fun Day

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.

Beautiful Fall Foliage from last year on the grounds here at Tavistock. Looking forward to this year’s pops of color! Submitted by Geraldine Smith

Wear It Proudly

We want to know where members have been traveling to. 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: Alan Stedman in Oslo, Norway wearing Tavistock gear! Alan and Amy Stedman did a 3-week trip to the British Isles ending up in Norway. They loved the Shetland and Orkney Islands.

Women’s 9-Hole Group Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 4th

9-Hole Monthly Tournament

“Individual Even Numbered Holes”

Sunday, October 8th

Men and Women Mixed Member/ Member

Tuesday, October 10th

Open Play Day for 9-Hole and 18Hole Groups

Wednesday, October 11th

Open Play Day

Thursday, October 12th Clinic on Drivers

Wednesday, October 18th

Closing Day

Tuesday, October 24th Par 3 Fun Day

Thursday, October 26th Open Play Day

GAP Corner

THE GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA

Four GAP Member Play Day events will take place October. The schedule is as follows: Lebanon Country Club in Lebanon, Pa. (Oct. 2); Moselem Springs Golf Club in Fleetwood, Pa. (Oct. 9); Sandy Run Country Club in Oreland, Pa. (Oct. 16) and Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club in Fort Washington, Pa. (Oct. 30). GAP Member Play Days are open to all amateur GAP members, 19 years of age or older, who carry a valid USGA Handicap Index. Any GAP Member Play Days participant may request positions for up to four individuals. For more information, contact Jason Funderburg at 610-687-2340 ext. 0022 or via email at jfunderburg@gapgolf.org.

The latest GAPTV pilot aims to highlight halfway houses in the Greater Philadelphia region. How important is your club’s halfway house to the dynamic? Does it offer a unique food or drink? Is it part of the club chatter? What makes it special? Let’s check it out.

Contact Martin D. Emeno, Jr., GAP Director of Operations and Communications, at memeno@gapgolf.org

if any of the aforementioned apply.

Seasonal Reminders

SHOE CHANGING POLICY

Changing shoes should be done in the Golf Shop 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.

Dining reservations strongly suggested.

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

Newsletter Happenings COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

Mrs. Troehler got one of the first copies of the September Newsletter. Be sure to stop by the Club to pick up a copy of the October Newsletter and get the latest on all the upcoming events.

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 Tuesday, November 14th.

Chef’s Corner

HOUSE MADE FIG MUSTARD

Chef J. Kelly Morrow

This year we harvested black mustard seeds from the garden. It was a lot of work for sure to only get one pint of mustard seeds. So, the team made fig jam and compound fig mustard. You can buy mustard seeds and jam and follow the recipe or make both. Please give this a try and let me know what you think. Cheers, Chef Kelly

Fig Jam Ingredients:

1 cup apple juice

1 cup sugar

2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 vanilla beans split

4 quarts of fresh figs

The Fig Jam Process:

In a medium pot add apple juice, sugar, vinegar, and vanilla and bring to a simmer and reduce by half. Then add the figs and simmer slowly till syrupy and broken down. Puree with a hand blender till incorporated. Set aside to cool. This can be used as is for cheese plates or just as jam.

Pickled Mustard Seeds:

Use a small pot of water and add your mustard seeds and bring to boil and let cook for 5 minutes. Then strain and rinse with cold water. Do this process three times. Then, in a small pot put 2 cups of apple cider vinegar, 1 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of salt and your blanched mustard seeds and bring to boil. Then turn off and let cool. This can be used as is or add a mustard seed pop to sauces and dressings.

Fig Mustard Ingredients:

1 cup pickled mustard seeds

1 cup of fig jam

2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 Tablespoons of salt or to taste

Combine and enjoy! This sweet & spicy fig mustard can make a delicious appetizer. Just spread on crackers and add your favorite cheese. It can also be used for a fabulous pizza base, a spread on a sandwich and a glaze on chicken, pork or beef.

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.

Mustard Seeds

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 Andrew Au Chief Actuary, Medicare Kevin Brown Cigna Corporation

SOG Patrick Dengler Sr. Analyst William H. Dengler Eastdil Secured

SOG Anthony M. Faiola Owner John Falcone Office Furniture Outlet

SOG Thomas Garvey, III President Michael Kulzer Garvey Corp.

SOG Robert Gaul President Jamie Chiarieri Gaul & Associates, P.C.

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.

Francis Keegan – Membership Chairman 100 Tavistock Lane Haddonfield, NJ 08033 frankeegansr@gmail.com

New Members

Meet Nicholas Browne! Nick lives in Haddonfield with his fiancé Gianna and is a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch in Mt. Laurel. Nick graduated from Babson College in Wellesley, MA. He’s a coach of the CPS Boys Basketball team. He enjoys working out, golfing, wakeboarding and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Nick has an older brother who is a member and he admires the relationships he has made. He’s looking forward to surrounding himself with other successful people of all ages at the Club. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. We look forward to meeting you both!

Meet Shanon Carson! Shanon lives in Philadelphia with his wife Laura and his daughter Caleigh Rae. His oldest son lives in Seattle. Shanon is the Executive Shareholder for Berger Montague PC. He did his undergraduate studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and earned his graduate degree from Dickenson School of Law of Pennsylvania in Carlisle, PA. Shanon is interested in investing, piano, health & fitness and outdoor activities. He is looking forward to golfing and teaching his daughter how to play as well as participating in many of the social events Tavistock has to offer. A warm welcome to Shanon and family.

Meet Thomas Holt III! Tom lives in Haddonfield with his wife Adriana and their four children, Thomas, Isabella, Domenic and Lucas who all play golf. He’s the Manager at Holt Logistics Corporation in Gloucester City and graduated from Villanova University. He likes golf, soccer, snowboarding, boating and being a taxi driver to his kids’ sporting events. He enjoys the members, staff and social atmosphere of the Club. See you and your family on the greens.

Meet Clark Minken! Clark lives in Haddonfield with his wife Jillian. He’s the Director of Premium Sales for the Philadelphia Eagles and is a graduate of Neumann University in Aston, PA. He’s very involved with the Eagles Autism Foundation. He likes to golf, travel, cook, make home improvements, boat and fish. He’s looking forward to golfing, the social events and meeting other like-minded members. We welcome you both to the Club.

Meet Adolph (“Pepe”) Piperno! Adolph lives in Cherry Hill with his wife Peggy. Adolph is the Founder and President of Domenica Foundation, named for his Mother. He likes to golf, travel, participate in charitable/philanthropic work and spend time with his grandchildren. He likes that the Club is within walking distance and he can enjoy meeting his family for events like Brunch with Santa. He enjoys sharing meals and other social events with his family members and friends. We look forward to seeing you both at the Club.

Meet Stephen Toye! Steve lives in Haddonfield with his wife Brittany and his two children Mia and Mason. Stephen is a Regional Operation Manager for Schofield Transport. He graduated from College of DuPage in Wheaton, IL. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, running and fishing. Being a part of the community is important to him and his family. Tavistock is a special gathering place to him, and he looks forward to playing golf and enjoying the social events. We look forward to meeting you and your family.

On August 21st, Tavistock hosted their 6th Annual Employee Appreciation Day. Golf was up first for those that wanted to play. The theme for dinner was a Western Backyard BBQ. The ballroom was transformed into a western town. Fun backdrops for lots of photo opportunities, kids themed crafts and lots of country music. There was 180 employees and family members that attended. Chef Kelly and his teams prepared BBQ ribs and pulled pork with many sides. For dessert, employees enjoyed cake, cookies and an ice cream bar. To top off the evening there were lots of door prizes that were won!