Tavistock News - November 2022

TCC 5K FUN RUN Sunday, November 13th

THANKSGIVING TO GO November 23rd & 24th

THANKSGIVING AT TAVISTOCK Thursday, November 24th

SANTA’S WORKSHOP –CHRISTMAS CRAFT BOXES

Pick-up November 25th –November 27th

A LONGWOOD CHRISTMAS BUS TRIP Thursday, December 8th

BRUNCH WITH SANTA December 3rd & 4th December 10th & 11th

MADRIGALS DINNER

Tuesday, December 13th

CHRISTMAS LUNCH & DINNER BUFFETS

December 20th - December 23rd

SAVE THE DATES

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

WOMEN’S GOLFER HOLIDAY PARTY

Wednesday, December 7th NYE Saturday, December 31st

Please Note: Events after October 1st are subject to change due to the Long Range Construction Plan. All entertainment events are subject to a 48-hour cancellation policy.

TAVISTOCK NEWS

NOVEMBER 2022

WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS PLANNED

ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE

Jon Geisler

Under construction, I guess the Club will be closed, Nope, we’re still open.

Anonymous Haiku

So, you’ve probably settled in to the revamped dining room layout resulting from the upgrade to our downstairs dining areas . . . or maybe you haven’t? If you haven’t come to lunch or dinner, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the comfortable ambiance our staff have created in the ballroom area. Although we can’t wait to make use of the updated facilities downstairs, a night out at TCC is still quite nice during the construction.

Another surprise during the construction is the ability of the Entertainment Committee and the Tavistock staff to still host special dinners, activities and events. This month, case in point is the celebration at the Club offering a buffet Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 24th. You’ll be able to enjoy the grand meal and all the trimmings without worrying about the cleanup. Also, the usual “to-go” option will be available for those who wish to have the meal at home - without heating up your kitchen.

Next month, all the normal Christmas activities will be held. See below for more event details.

Santa’s Workshop Christmas Craft Box would make a great gift and can be purchased for $45 and picked up on Friday, November 25th, Saturday, November 26th and Sunday, November 27th. These large craft boxes are full of festive activities for the kids ages 5+. Supplies are limited so don’t wait to place your order.

Up next, join us for Brunch with Santa on Saturday, December 3rd or 10th and Sunday December 4th or December 11th. Join us for photos with Santa.

Kick off the season and enjoy a ride to Longwood Gardens for a Christmas Bus trip on Thursday, December 8th. Set your spirits ablaze in the Conservatory, where you will see magnificently decorated trees, thousands of poinsettias and fragrant flowers. $99 per person inclusive. Price includes round trip transportation, a snack for the bus ride, admission to Longwood Gardens and a food voucher for $20.

Be sure to mark your calendar for the Madrigals Buffet Dinner on Tuesday December 13th. Join us for a festive dinner with performances by the Haddonfield Memorial High School Madrigals singers to get you in the holiday spirit!

Join us for our Christmas Lunch & Dinner Buffets the week of Tuesday December 20th – Friday December 23rd. Treat yourself and bring your friends and family for a lavish lunch and or dinner buffet.

So, if you think the Club is shutting down for construction, think again . . . we are open for business (almost as usual). Come create some new memories in the unique venue during the renovations - I promise you that you will find it to be very nice. In fact, the last time we went through a renovation like this, many members did not want to see the upstairs dining “restaurant” go away. Make your reservations early as space will be a bit more limited than in the past. See you there!

To make a reservation for any of these events, call 856.429.1866.

EDITORIAL STAFF

Publisher

James McGarry

Production

David Latimer

Content Coordinator

Michelle Scianni

Contributing

Patrick Butkus

John Geisler

Editors

Colin Mack-Allen Richelle Maestro

Jack Merget

Michelle Scanzano

Michelle Scianni

Elizabeth Wallace

David Woolley

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

Women’s Invitational

WOMEN’S 9 HOLE GROUP

Elizabeth Wallace

Our Tee Off at Tiffany’s 9 Hole Invitational was played at Tavistock on Wednesday, September 21st. A huge THANK YOU to Judy Bitonti and Tina Kemps for co-chairing a very successful invitational tournament. They added a unique touch of class and elegance to our table settings, centerpieces, cart snacks and menu. We also express our appreciation to the Club Staff who supported our event: Pat Butkus, James “Cheech” Shukdinas, Christian Simms, Jack Merget, Catherine Drew, Julie Schultz, Chef Kelly and his staff, Bill Donaldson and his staff, Lucy Meehan, Vic Frederico and his staff, Lou Merget and our servers Debra, Ginny and Lisa. Seventy women from 5 Clubs participated – setting another record for our 9-hole golf league this year. Please give our Tavistock winners a huge round of applause!

TAVISTOCK COUNTRY

DEDICATED

First Place Team

Second Place Team

Third Place Team

THEIR FAMILIES AND GUESTS.

September Results

WOMEN’S 18 HOLE GROUP

Congratulations to the winners of our September events!

Solheim Cup: The Blue team edged out the Red team in this year’s Solheim Cup, 64-1/2 to 61-1/2. Teams were formed by the pro shop based on handicaps for the better ball on front and alternate shot on the back format. Congratulations to Blue team members: Liza Cartmell, Lori Sullivan, Karen Thornton, Chrissy Sky, Penny Schmidt, Liz Robin, Agnes Madden, Charlene Beck, Lori DePersia, Kathy Heist, Renate DeConna, Gail Brewer, Jan Bean, and Richelle Maestro.

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Women’s 2022 Charity Event

9 & 18 HOLE GROUPS

Tavistock’s Women’s Golf Association hosted its annual charity event on September 8, benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey. Hugely successful, the event raised over $15,500 for families with critically ill children who need to stay at the House while their child is receiving medical care. Ninety-nine women participated in the scramble format in a unique dual-shotgun start that allowed women to choose whether to play 18 or 9 holes. A special thank you to the forty 9-hole ladies who joined us this year to fill our field!

There were on-course contests for each of the 18-hole and 9-hole divisions, mulligans and tee-ups for sale, let the pro hit your tee shot on 16, and an auction basket of wines, glasses, and goodies. Golfers were also invited to make a donation to share a night with the families of RMHSNJ, sponsor a tee sign, or bring a roll of paper towels tied with a ribbon and a cheerful note to a family staying in the House. Following golf, a luncheon was served and prizes were awarded.

Thanks to all of those involved in putting on such a fabulous event, including Teddy Thomas, committee chair, and committee members Linda Sakoff, Ruth Heald and Karen Thornton; the golf shop and locker room staffs; the grounds crew; and the banquet staff.

Congratulations to the winners!

First place (18-hole division): Liza Cartmell, Grace Worthington, Kristen Traynor, Meredith Earley

First place (9-hole division): Marilyn McKenney, Maureen Allen, Elizabeth Johnson, Andrea Matthias

MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND GUESTS.

First Place Winners, 18-Hole Division

First Place Winners, 9-Hole Division

Second Place Winners, 9-Hole Division

GAP Corner

THE GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA

Registration is open for the fall slate of the 2022-23 GAP Winter Series. Host venues include LuLu Country Club in Glenside, Pa. (Nov. 2), Regents’ Glen Country Club in York, Pa. (Nov. 9) and Valleybrook Country Club in Blackwood, N.J. (Nov. 16). The GAP Winter Series is open to amateur members of GAP Full Member Clubs (18 years of age or older), Philadelphia PGA Section members and golf professionals at GAP Member Clubs. Cost is $40 per person per event, plus a $35 cart fee per event. Entrants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Field size for each event is 88. For more information, contact Chris Roselle, GAP Tournament Director, at croselle@gapgolf.org.

Anything out of the ordinary occur in your club championships this year? Did your club’s men’s, women’s, Junior, senior or super-senior champion have meaning behind the magic? Or perhaps one of your club’s champions reached a milestone in 2022? GAP Magazine wants to know. Email your suggestions to Tony Regina, GAP Assistant Communications Director, at tregina@gapgolf.org.

GAP, for the third consecutive year, will offer Member Play Days in November. The following venues will host events: Jericho National Golf Club in New Hope, Pa. (Nov. 7), Rehoboth Beach Country Club in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (Nov. 7) and Plantation Lakes Golf & Country Club in Millsboro, Del. (Nov. 14). Registration is open exclusively at gapgolf.org. For more information, contact Jason Funderburg, GAP Director of Member Outreach, at 610-687-2340 ext. 22 or via email at jfunderburg@gapgolf.org.

Chef’s Corner

GLENARBOR GOLF KITCHEN INVITATIONAL Michelle Scianni

Our own Executive Chef Kelly Morrow and Chef Carlos Torres represented TCC at the first annual Golf Kitchen Invitational at GlenArbor Golf Club, Bedford Hills, New York on September 8th, 2022. The first annual Golf Kitchen Invitational showcased some of the tri-states finest local private golf and Country Club Chefs and their cuisine. These local area Club Chefs were all stationed out on the course and served up a mini feast that was enjoyed by participants and members. Chef Kelly and Chef Carlos served Tennessee Hot Chicken Sliders with Pimento Cheese, Habanero Hot Sauce, and Spicy Pickles and then packed a burning hot taste with their Cherry Moonshine Lemonade! These sliders and lemonade were sure to leave a great impression. Congratulations on a job well done and making Tavistock proud!

DINING HOURS

Sunday Breakfast

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch Tuesday - Sunday 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-Sunday 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

Lounge Tuesday - Thursday Until 9:00 PM Friday - Saturday Until 10:00 PM Sunday Until 9:00 PM

No Lounge Service

Between Lunch & Dinner. Food Service in the Lounge coincides with Dining Hours.

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.

TAVISTOCK COUNTRY CLUB IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A FIRST

CLASS EXPERIENCE FOR OUR MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND GUESTS.

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 Bryce Arruda Director Jack Tarditi KPMG, LLC

SOH Nancy Broz Retired Michael Woolley Education Admin

SOG Jason Cooper Owner Joseph Rocco HeyDay Athletic

SOG Kyle Naylor Project Manager Bob Reilly TranSigma

SOG Mark Tumelty VP Marketing Louis Principato, Jr. Campbell Soup Co.

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

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Brian Berkley is a Partner with the law firm Fox Rothschild, in Philadelphia. Brian and his wife Tamara, live in Haddonfield with their three children, Caitlin, Claire and Christopher. Brian attended high school at Bishop Eustace, Bucknell University, and then law school at Washington & Lee. Brian is a member of the Irish Business Chamber, the American Bar Association and the Philadelphia Bar Association. In his free time, Brian enjoys running, playing rugby and participating in triathlons.

[SOG/Sponsor: Steven Boc]

Chris Heslin is the Director of Operations for WillisTowersWatson, a HR Consulting Company in Philadelphia. Chris lives in Haddonfield with his wife Aimee, and their five children, Aiden, Liam, Julia, Callum and Kiernan. Chris attended Roxbury High School in New Jersey, the University of Delaware and graduate school at Temple University. Chris is also a member of the Haddonfield Lions Club and is involved in Haddonfield Little League. Chris and Aimee enjoy traveling, sports, wine, the beach and spending time with their children.

[SOG/Sponsor: Jack Tarditi]

Tyler Orlando is a Partner at Liberty Event Rentals, an event rental company. Tyler lives in Barrington with his wife, Caitlin, and their two children Kenley and Wesley. Tyler attended Haddon Heights High School, followed by Towson University and graduate school at New York University.

[SOG/Sponsor: Kyle Rodgers]

Linda Stokes lives in Haddonfield and is currently retired. Linda attended Haddonfield Memorial High School. Some of Linda’s hobbies include travel, reading, computer games, puzzles and rooting for the Philadelphia Phillies. Linda is looking forward to dining at Tavistock with her friends and meeting new ones along the way.

[SOH/Sponsor: Jack Tarditi]

Brian Ward is a Director with Dock Street Capital LLC, a private investment firm in King of Prussia. Brian and his wife, Elizabeth live in Haddonfield with their two children, Kathryn and William. Brian attended Paul VI High School, followed by Rowan University and then earned a graduate degree at Drexel University. Brian volunteers his time to help the Cherry Hill Food Pantry as well as Haddonfield Youth Basketball. Brian enjoys basketball, coaching, spending time with his family, golf, gardening, travel, and time at the beach.

[SOG/Sponsor: Jeff Slonis]

GUESTS.

TAVISTOCK COUNTRY CLUB IS DEDICATED TO CREATING

FIRST

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Employee Spotlight

THE HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE

David Woolley

Christian Simms

How long have you worked at TCC? I got my start at Tavistock in 2018 as an intern. The next year I did an internship at Overbrook CC. I consider May 2, 2020 as my “working forever” day as I returned back to Tavistock after finishing school at Methodist University.

What is your current position? My current position at TCC is Lead Assistant Golf Professional.

What is your favorite part about working at TCC? Every day is a new day. No 2 days are ever the same. I enjoy giving lessons, working in the shop, and meeting new members. I also really enjoy the people I work with every day.

What is your proudest moment while working at TCC? My proudest moment at Tavistock would have to be this year’s Harrison Todd Invitational. It was my first time running this event from start to finish. After a month-long of preparation, it was really nice to receive all the positive feedback about the member guest from so many people.

What is something that most people don’t know about you? Something most people might not know about me is that I will be getting married in August 2023. My fiancé Victoria and I will be celebrating our special day in Princeton.

Do you have any hidden talents? I guess you could say a hidden talent might be golf trick shots I can execute. During the Junior Golf Camps, I have been known to hit 2 golf balls at once or bouncing a golf ball then hitting it in midair. The kids always seem to like those tricks.

Speaking of Junior Golf camp, I have also been a target of about sixty water balloons coming at me from our junior golfers all at once as I was going down the water slide. This has always been a fun day for me.

What do you like to do outside of work? Outside of work, I like to go to the shore and go boating. During the winter, I love to go skiing.

Is there anything about your family that you would like to share? My parents live in Newtown, PA. I have a younger brother who goes to the University of Scranton. My future wife Victoria is an alumnus of Villanova. Also, part of my family is my mini goldendoodle named Captain. He will be 4 in January and you can say he rules the house.

What has kept you at TCC for so long? What has kept me at Tavistock so long is the people I work with. Pat is the main reason why I came back to TCC in May 2020. I look at Pat as my mentor and feel really honored to be part of his team. Also, I can’t say enough about Iris and what a great job she does in her role in merchandising for the golf shop.

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WOMEN’S CHARITY EVENT

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HARRISON TODD

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