STAFF
Clubhouse
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Golf Shop
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Clubhouse Manager
Jack Merget
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Head Golf Professional
Michael Meisenzahl
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Banquet Manager
Catherine Drew
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Men’s Locker Room Bar
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Ladies Lounge Area
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General Manager
Colin Mack-Allen
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Banquet Manager
Kayla Schaub
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Membership Director
Michelle Scanzano
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Controller and Office Manager
Susan Klemick
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Communications Director
David Latimer
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Executive Chef
J. Kelly Morrow
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Greens Superintendent
Victor Frederico
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Food & Beverage Director
Michelle Hawk
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A November To Remember ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
Linda W. Eynon
Fall has arrived and with this beautiful season comes all the different events the Entertainment Committee has planned, leading right up to the holidays. November will be a busy month with lots of events for everyone!
We open the month of November with a Strolling Magician. On Sunday, November 3rd, bring your children, grandchildren and friends and be prepared to be amazed! I know my group was when he first appeared at the Club on August 21st. Kevin Bethea will perform magical tricks right at your table from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM. The magic tricks he performs are for both children and adults. Make a dinner reservation and prepare to be wowed.
evening of classic cocktails, wine, hor d’oeuvres, dinner and dancing. Dress is Black-tie optional/cocktail attire. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to dance the night away to the music by Barcelona. They are a fantastic dance band. The cost is $135 ++ per person. This is a member only event.
On Saturday, November 23rd, once again we will be holding Tavistock After Dark. This event is from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. The member dining areas will be transformed into a night club. The DJ is ready to go. Late night pizza will be provided. The cost is $45 per person and drinks by signature. This event has sold out every year, so make your reservations early. As a reminder, this is not Thanksgiving weekend!
COMPLIMENTARY
HOLIDAY WINE TASTING
Wednesday, November 6th
TAVISTOCK FARMS
FLOWER WORKSHOPSOLD OUT
Thursday, November 7th
ANNIVERSARY BALL Saturday, November 16th
TAVISTOCK AFTER DARK Saturday, November 23rd
THANKSGIVING AT TCC Thursday, November 28th
MADRIGALS FAMILY FRIENDLY BUFFET
Tuesday, December 3rd and Tuesday, December 10th
BRUNCH WITH SANTA Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th
HOLIDAY LUNCH BUFFETS
Tuesday, December 17th –Friday December 20th
Back again for the holiday season is the very popular Holiday Wine Tasting. This complimentary event is on Wednesday, November 6th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the ballroom. Come sample over 100 different wines and enjoy the food stations. This is a great way to taste a large variety of wines and do some early holiday shopping. Please call for reservations.
Thursday, November 7th brings a new event to the Club, Tavistock Farms Flower Workshop. Our very own Michelle Hawk will be holding this workshop where participants will be learning the art of flower arranging. It is currently SOLD OUT but you can join the waitlist. Watch for other small Tavistock Farms workshop events that will be offered by the Entertainment Committee and will be publicized in Tavizine.
Saturday, November 16th is Tavistock’s Anniversary Ball. Please join us in the ballroom, as it is transformed into an elegant venue. It starts at 6:30 PM for an
Following Tavistock After Dark, we take a breather and time to enjoy Thanksgiving with our families. Then of course December will be upon us and the busy part of the holiday season. Look for information about Brunch with Santa on December 7th and 8th; the Madrigals Dinner on December 3rd and 10th, and New Year’s Eve, (both a family friendly party as well as our adult party) happening on December 31st.
Finally, be sure to catch our live entertainment in the Grille Room on Wednesdays with Jim Bannach and Fridays with Jeff Nowmos.
On behalf of the Entertainment Committee, we thank you for your support. As always, if you have any suggestions, we would love to hear from you. Happy holidays to all!
HOLIDAY DINNER BUFFETS
Tuesday, December 17th –Friday December 19th
December 31st
EDITORIAL STAFF
Publisher
Joseph Malcarney
Production
David Latimer
Content Coordinator
Michelle Scianni
Contributing Editors
Wendy Boulton
Linda W. Eynon
Todd D. Falkenberg
David Latimer
Colin Mack-Allen
Joseph Malcarney
MaryKay Maley
Michelle Scanzano
Michelle Scianni
James “Cheech” Shukdinas
Anthony Walko
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WOMEN’S 9 & 18-HOLE GROUPS
MaryKay Maley
End of the Season Wrap-Up
In October, the Women’s 18-Hole golf season concluded its season. Nevertheless, we still have a few past events to catch up on.
Wednesday, September 18th was TCCWGA’s annual Charity Event. The event raised just under $6,000, benefitting the organization Women Golfers Give Back (https:// womengolfersgiveback.org). Over 50 women golfers participated in the event.
Congratulations to the team of Liza Cartmell, Doreen Lacatena, Virgil Maderich, and Carol Johnson, who, with an amazing eight birdies, captured the win. Following golf, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch. Nicki Keeney, the President of Women Golfers Give Back gave an inspiring speech explaining how our contributions will support the Charity and the young ladies’ interest in golf. Special thanks to Co-chairs Suzie Kirk and Lizzie Bently Robin for their hard work in running a successful event.
The golf season wrapped up with two fun events: the 18-Hole Members’ ‘spooky’ closing day and the Women’s Golf Association Par 3 Golf Fun Day. Look for photos and results from these events in next month’s issue.
TCCWGA Holiday Cocktail Party
WOMEN’S 9 & 18-HOLE GROUPS
MaryKay Maley
Save the date for our annual TCCWGA Holiday Cocktail Party on Wednesday, December 11th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This invitation is extended to all members of the Women’s Golf Association. We would love for you to join your fellow lady golfers for hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. It’s always a festive event! Please RSVP to the office by Tuesday, December 3rd.
Golf Highlights
2024 MEN’S MEDAL PLAY CHAMPION
Brian Mattingly, PGA, Assistant Golf Professional
Congratulations to Sean Leonard, for his fine play over two days (October 4th and 5th) and for securing his victory in the 2024 Men’s Medal Play Championship. 76/78 = 154. They had perfect weather both days as eight gentlemen teed it up over 36 Holes.
GAP Corner
THE GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA
Three events remain in the fall slate of the 2024-25 GAP Winter Series. Host venues include Cobblestone Creek Country Club in Lawrenceville, N.J. (November 12th), Chesapeake Bay Golf Club in Rising Sun, Md. (November 19th) and Cedarbrook Country Club in Blue Bell, Pa. (November 26th). Each event features an individual stableford scoring format (gross and net) with a field size of 88. The GAP Winter Series is open to male and female members of GAP 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. For more information, contact the GAP Tournament Department at 610-687-2340 ext. 0031 or via email at tournaments@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 experience meaning behind the magic? Or perhaps one of your club’s champions reached a milestone in 2024? GAP Magazine wants to know. Email your suggestions to Tony Regina, GAP Assistant Communications Director, at tregina@gapgolf.org.
The active handicap-posting season — and the official golf season — in the GAP region ends November 14th. Posting eligibility in the region will resume on April 1, 2025. Scores may still be eligible to be posted to your handicap record, presuming they’re in accordance with the Rules of Handicapping and the Rules of Golf, if they are played in active-posting regions. In the beginning of 2020, the World Handicap System was introduced. Handicap revisions now occur on a daily basis. The WHS brings six different handicap systems together into a single set of Rules for Handicapping, enabling golfers of different abilities to play and compete on a fair and equal basis. Contact the GAP Member Services Department at 610-687-2340 ext. 0020 or email handicapping@gapgolf.org for any questions.
Meet Joel Berinson
Where and when did you start playing golf?
I first picked up a club a few years after college. The first course I played was Three Little Bakers in Delaware.
How long have you been at Tavistock and who was your sponsor when coming into the Club?
I have been at Tavistock for eight years now. Bryan Gomez was my sponsor.
Most memorable playing moment at TCC?
Tavistock Cup victory a few years ago. I rode the hot hand… Ryan Regina.
What is your favorite hole at TCC and why?
I like 14 because it’s generous enough off the tee but trouble left and right if the drive doesn’t find the fairway. It plays very different depending upon the tee box. The green is guarded well and is a very tough approach gauged by the day’s pin placement.
What is your go to meal at TCC?
I like the Bird’s Nest Cappellini with crab meat but if I am just grabbing a sandwich, it’s typically the chicken parm.
If we put a “Joel Berinson” sandwich at the halfway house, what is it?
I’ll stick with the dogs!
Who would be in your bucket list foursome at TCC?
Probably Steph Curry, Gary Mule Deer (funny as heck) and my father.
When you aren’t enjoying TCC what else are you doing?
I love traveling, skiing, stay-cations and the Jersey Shore.
Mr. Reliable, what club has this name in your bag?
5-wood. Only club I can work either way and hit from about 40 yards difference in distance.
Anything odd or special that you keep in your golf bag?
Rabbit’s foot from my younger years.
Favorite event or tradition at TCC?
Harrison Todd and perfect afternoons on the deck after a round with a cold IPA.
One thing you could add or change if you had rule for the day at TCC?
Tee shirts and hats in the Men’s Grille.
What do you like most about Tavistock?
The camaraderie and vast array of characters and the friendships with guys/gals of all age ranges who mesh as if they/we are all contemporaries. And… the nonstop busting stones!
Tee-Rific Golf Tip of the Month GOLF SHOP
James ”Cheech” Shukdinas, PGA, Assistant Golf Professional
This month we’re getting a little technical about the golf swing. I’m going to explain why you sometimes don’t hit it solid and give you a simple fix to complex term....”Center Of Mass.” Halloween is over, so don’t be afraid! Scan the QR code to watch our video and get on tack to start purring your irons.
The Golf Association of Philadelphia official score posting season is here. 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.
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 Bars will close at:
Monday – Friday 9:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday 8:00 PM if there are no Members to serve.
Professional Beverage Insight
‘TIS THE SEASON FOR BUBBLES
Anthony Walko, Assistant Food & Beverage Director
It’s party time! Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, holiday parties, people just showing up to your house on a Wednesday? It is just that time of year where things move a mile a minute, and you never know where you must be next. But wait, you forgot a gift or need something to serve that everyone likes and is festive! Time to take a deeper dive into one of the most dependable drinks of the holiday season: sparkling wine.
We are going break it down a little bit, so you know the key differences between taste, style, price, and where they hail from based on their name. A key thing to remember is everything can be referred to as sparkling wine. The major difference is from where it was produced. For example, Champagne is made in the Champagne region in France, and Prosecco is made in the Prosecco region of Italy. This guide should be a nice tool to help you through the holidays!
Champagne - This is what most people think of when they think of sparkling wine. These wines are made using Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay grapes. There are many different blends that can be produced using these grapes, as well as making a Rose Champagne. The main tasting notes are brioche bread, green apple, and gentle citrus. Makes for a lovely gift and can age beautifully in a climate-controlled environment! Top Champagnes can cost top dollar (but can be worth it!)
Prosecco - Hailing from northeastern Italy, Prosecco is an affordable option for people who enjoy sparkling wine. Made in a style different from Champagne, it is fermented in bigger batches and not individually in the bottle, which helps keeps production costs lower. While Prosecco isn’t “sweet”, the grape leans towards more aromatic flavors including white peaches, lemon, and stone fruit. Perfect to serve for your house parties, and in the
ever-popular Aperol Spritz.
Cava - This sparkling wine comes from Spain, mostly made in Catalonia which in in the northeast, bordering France. This wine is made in the same method as Champagne (Méthode Traditionnelle- which means the second fermentation happens inside the bottle). The wines have to be made in that method to be labeled “Cava”. These wines can deliver beautiful results coming in sometimes a fraction of the price of a top Champagne. Give these a try if you want to explore something a little different!
Mostly every country has their own version of sparkling wine. They can all be so different! One final thing to help you decide is; sweet or dry? Here is a little guide of words you might see on a label to help you decipher how sweet those bubbles will be.
So now you have a little info on some bubbles for the season! Drink with friends, family, and enjoy!
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.
Pictured: A sensational September sunset! Submitted by: Geraldine Smith
Pictured: Pipers piping at one of the last Sunset Grille dinners. Submitted by: Geraldine Smith
Happy November!
After a long growing season everyone is looking forward to some down time. Aside from the joyous leaf cleanup there are a few small chores that can be done this month to ensure a smoother transition to a busy spring. An important thing to do is to clean and maintain your garden equipment. It’s all too easy to just push everything into the shed to wait for another time, but spending a bit of time now, when you have it, will pay off. Motorized equipment should be cleaned and serviced if not by yourself, then take it to a qualified small engine or lawn mower service company. There are quite a few near Haddonfield. Blades should be sharpened, not only for mowers, but for your shears, loppers and secateurs or handheld clippers. Sharp blades are essential for the ease of working and for the health of the subject plant. Ragged ends caused by dull blades can invite infection or insect problems, with that rough wound healing more slowly.
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rather important to clean them as any disease or insect eggs can overwinter and cause problems in the spring.
The summer of 2024 was a dry one for this area, so if there hasn’t been recent rain, do continue to provide water until it does, especially for the newly planted. You don’t want them to go into winter dehydrated.
Then, don’t forget to drain and store your garden hoses so that they don’t split from freezing.
Cleaning blades of handheld clippers, shears, bulb planters, trowels and shovels is as simple as washing them in a 10:1 solution of water and bleach, rinsing well and drying. If rust is present, you can remove it with a wire brush or steel wool before washing. You can also do a short soak with vinegar or isopropyl alcohol, then rinse and dry. Then sharpen the blades, preferably yourself with a whetstone for secateurs and shears, or a diamond file for tougher digging tools. Grinders are too harsh for the metals used in these tools. Afterward, coat the blade with boiled linseed oil, tung oil, or even vegetable oil to prevent rust during storage. Machine blades can be coated with machine oil. If you have any tools with wooden handles, they can be treated with linseed oil to keep the wood from drying out and cracking.
Now is a good time to empty and scrub out planters and containers for storage.
Dish soap and/or bleach in water does a good job. It’s
Ornamental Grasses
If you witness a glorious late fall/early winter day and start itching to go outside to work, there is some cleanup to do. In general, fall is not a good time to prune trees or shrubs, except for broken or dead branches. This includes roses, which have their own pruning requirements and by now will have formed hips- leave them on to benefit wildlife. If there are extremely leggy rose canes, you can clip them back only far enough to avoid damage from whipping winter winds. More particular pruning should be done in late winter/early spring, just before bud break, so just let them be. For perennials, after frost is a good time to clear off dead growth and debris, especially if there have been disease or insect problems. Do not compost this problematic detritus- bag and dispose of it. Compost piles rarely get hot enough to destroy disease. For plants that have had slug issues, be aware that slugs lay their eggs in the surrounding duff during fall, so it would be prudent to also bag and dispose. Ornamental grasses can wait until late winter for cutting back - they provide lovely visual interest throughout the season.
Late November is fine for harvesting holiday decorations but do so carefully so as not to strip off too much from each plant. Evergreens, holly, twigs with berries, Aucuba japonica (aka: Japanese laurel or Gold Dust Plant),and dried hydrangea blooms make for splendid natural decorations. Do make sure to inspect them for any unwelcome hitchhikers before bringing them indoors.
Also, if you are intending to buy a balled and burlapped Christmas tree to plant in ground after the holidays, do
dig your hole now while the ground is soft. You can cover the hole with a board and store the backfill in a bucket in the garage. That way you don’t have to dig through frozen earth in January. Make sure to follow through with watering at that time to prevent desiccation.
It’s ok to refresh mulch if you wish, it can help keep moisture around the root zone, insulate tender roots, and keep string trimmers from damaging the bark, if it doesn’t pile up.
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Mulch should never be more than three inches deep. This brings me to one of my pet peeves: tree volcanoes. I see it everywhere and cringe. Tree volcano is a term used to describe excess mulch piled on top of the roots and up against the trunk of the tree. How this practice became common is beyond meprobably a copycat situation, as it appears “neat”, or someone too lazy to remove old mulch and just adds more. It is very detrimental to the
health of the tree, as it blocks the exchange of gases by the roots. The top 18 inches of roots are where oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is released. Too much mulch prevents that exchange and stress results. Secondly, is damage to the bark. Bark protects the trunk from sunlight and wind, but if kept constantly moist will rot, exposing the layer of conductive tissue underneath, which will also decay, interfering with the exchange of water and sugars the tree needs to survive. What happens next? The tree weakens and dies or snaps off at the base in a windstorm. So, what to do? Remove it. If you have a service that applies mulch to your property, creating volcanoes, ask them to rectify that. Mulch should start two inches FROM the trunk out to about four feet. That mulch should never touch the trunk (not touching goes for shrubs and woody perennials too). Also, never use landscape fabric around trees as it interferes with the exchange of gases too. The benefits of proper mulching are well worth the effort.
After these last chores are through, you deserve a pat on the back knowing you have done plenty to ensure a successful winter rest for both yourself and your garden!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Seasonal Reminders
DRESS CODE
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.
Congratulations Jack Tarditi!
Jack Tarditi was presented with the Game Changer Award from the Camden County Regional Chamber of Commerce. This award is given to someone in the business community who is considered a game changer. A leader who exemplifies the best virtues of our business community.
Jack Tarditi oversees new business development and client relations for the Employee Benefits and Property & Casualty Departments at Conner Strong & Buckelew. With over 40 years of insurance experience, Jack previously served as President of Associated Insurance Management, Inc. (AIM) and held key roles at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Before becoming a Senior Partner at Conner Strong & Buckelew, he was Executive Vice President managing the Employee Benefits Department.
Jack has also held numerous leadership roles in public service, including 16 years as Mayor and Director of Public Safety for Haddonfield and 23 years as Borough Commissioner. He led the Camden County Mayor’s Association and the New Jersey Conference of Mayors and chaired several committees for the NJ State League of Municipalities. He spent 20 years as Chairman and Commissioner of the Camden County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and chaired the NJ Municipal Excess Liability Fund.
Jack is actively involved in the community, serving on the boards of the Cooper Foundation, the Salvation ArmyCamden Kroc Community Center, the Symphony in “C” Society, and the South Jersey Community Foundation. He also contributes to the Haddonfield Cultural Events Commission, NJ State Council on Local Mandates, South Jersey Tourism Corporation, Camden Public School Educational Foundation, and Haddonfield Educational Trust. Jack and his wife are active members of the First Baptist Church of Haddonfield, where he serves on the diaconate board, and he is a board member of the Markeim Art Center.
