Tavistock News - December 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS

BRUNCH WITH SANTA

Saturday, December 3rd & 10th Sunday, December 4th & 11th

WOMEN’S GOLF HOLIDAY

PARTY

Wednesday, December 7th

A LONGWOOD CHRISTMAS BUS TRIP

Thursday, December 8th

COMPLIMENTARY WINE

TASTING

Thursday, December 8th

MADRIGALS DINNER

Tuesday, December 13th

CHRISTMAS LUNCH & DINNER BUFFETS

Tuesday, December 20th Wednesday, December 21st Thursday, December 22nd Friday, December 23rd

NYE

Saturday, December 31st

TRIVIA NIGHT Wednesday, January 18th

RESERVATIONS 856.429.1866

SAVE THE DATES

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

APRES SKI LODGE

Saturday, February 4th

TRIVIA NIGHT

Wednesday, February 22nd

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

DECEMBER 2022

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE

Bob Fendt

As I am sure you are all aware from TV and radio commercials, the holidays have arrived once again. And despite the ongoing renovations to the Club, your Entertainment Committee has been busy planning several festive events for your enjoyment.

The ever-popular Brunch with Santa returns on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th as well as Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th. A traditional brunch buffet expertly prepared by Chef Kelly and his kitchen staff will be offered. Seating’s 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM. Adults $35++, Children (6-12) $18++ and Children (<5) $10++. A great way to welcome the holidays.

Thursday, December 8th sees the return of the TCC bus trip to Longwood Gardens. $99.00 per person covers round trip bus transportation, admission and a $20.00 food voucher. The bus departs TCC at 2:30 PM and leaves Longwood Gardens at 8:00 PM. Gather some friends and enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful horticultural wonder. Guests are welcome!

On Tuesday, December 13th the Haddonfield Memorial High School

Madrigals will be here to get everyone into the holiday spirit. This family event will feature a buffet and plenty of great singing by these talented students. Dinner Buffet 6:00 PM First Set 6:45 PM Second Set 7:30 PM. Join us in the Fairway and Coulter Room. Adults: $40++ Children (12 & under): $20++. This event is sold out but you can join the waitlist today.

And as the calendar turns from 2022 to 2023 what better way to welcome the New Year than by joining your family and friends here at Tavistock. Ring in the New Year Saturday, December 31st at Tavistock. A la carte reservations starting at 5:00 PM and music until 1:00 AM. Music will be provided by Lori St. Martin & Rick St. Maur.

As we look forward to the completion of the renovations to the Club, the Entertainment Committee wishes to extend warmest wishes to everyone for a healthy and Happy New Year. Your active participation in Club events throughout the year makes Tavistock the wonderful place that it is. Happy Holidays to all and…see you at the Club!

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

Bob Fendt

Editors

Colin Mack-Allen

Richelle Maestro

Jack Merget

Chef J. Kelly Morrow

Michelle Scanzano

Michelle Scianni

Elizabeth Wallace

David Woolley

Newsletter Contributions

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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

Closing Day

WOMEN’S 9 HOLE GROUP Elizabeth Wallace

Let’s give a huge round of applause to our Closing Day Tournament Winners:

1st Place: Lindsey Watson / Danielle Capozzi

2nd Place: Kim Tourtellotte / Martha Wilson

3rd Place: Caitlin Winton / Holly Silvestri

Fewest Putts: Meral Smith / Teresa Scardigli

Closest to Pin: Holly Silvestri

Longest Drive: Emily Flasinski

Straightest Drive: Margie Groeling

Season Champions:

Low Gross: Natalie Pope

Low Net: Nancy Lind Ringers: Nancy Elzey-Binder Most Improved: Dana Mower

Event Planners: Centerpieces, Giveaways: Connie Nelson Cart Snacks, Tournament Format, Pairings: Natalie Pope Menu, Prizes: Meral Smith

Club Staff: Golf Staff: Patrick Butkus, James “Cheech” Shukdinas, Christian Simms, Iris Stecki and Bill Donaldson

Culinary Team: Chef Kelly and staff Greens Team: Vic Frederico and staff Banquet Team: Catherine Drew and Julie Schultz

Member Services/Communications Team: Michelle Scanzano, Michelle Scianni and David Latimer

Food and Beverage Team: Anthony Walko, Jackson Merget, Bernadette Mellon and Lori Stec Club House Management: Jack Merget and Michelle Hawk

OCTOBER

TAVISTOCK TEE TIMES:

This is the last of our TTT’s for the season. Many thanks to Mary Kay Maley, Chief Editor!

(L to R) Kim Tourtellotte, Martha Wilson, Caitlin Winton, Holly Silvestri

(L to R) Margie Groeling, Meral Smith, Teresa Scardigli, Holly Silvestri, Emily Flasinski

(L to R) Natalie Pope, Nancy Elzey-Binder, Nancy Lind

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Dana Mower

Closing Day

WOMEN’S 18 HOLE GROUP Richelle Maestro

The Women’s 18 Hole Golf League completed its 2022 season with a Closing Day Tournament and celebration. The beautiful fall day created the perfect backdrop for the afternoon shotgun start. The tournament format was two better balls of foursome and there were numerous on-course contests. The celebration continued after golf in the ladies locker room and outdoor patio with food stations and passed hors d’oeuvres. It was a fabulous way to celebrate friendships and the tournament winners.

Thanks to the event planners, Alison Pelose and Jessica Schultz, for all their hard work planning such a wonderful season finale. Thanks also to the golf shop staff; the grounds crew; and the banquet, kitchen, and wait staffs, and to our locker room attendant, Lucy, for all their hard work, not only on this closing day but throughout the season.

Congratulations to the closing day winners!

Multiple Tournament Winner: Liza Cartmell Match Play Tournament Flight 2 Winner: MaryKay Maley

Member Member Tournament Winners (L-R): Agnes Madden, Liza Cartmell

Queen Bee Tournament Finalist: Larissa Crompton

Closing Day Winners (L-R): Jessica Schultz, Alison Pelose, Ellen Richey-Porter, Jane Quigley

Closing Day Closest to the Pin #13: Joanne Marshall with Patrick Butkus

Closing Day Participants (L-R): Connie O’Mara, MaryKay Maley, Pat Bonetti, Diane Heppe, Dottie DiMarino, Susie Kirk

Closing Day Golfers (L-R): Susie Kirk, Liza Cartmell, Teddy Thomas

Closing Day Straightest Drive #17: Karen Thornton

2022 Season Tournament Winners

Congratulations also to the winners of our trophy tournaments and season-long competitions!

THE GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA

Did your men’s, women’s, Junior, senior or super-senior champion win in wild fashion this year? Or perhaps your men’s, women’s, Junior senior or super-senior champion reached a milestone in 2022? GAP Magazine wants to know. Email your suggestions to Tony Regina, GAP Assistant Communications Director, at tregina@gapgolf.org.

Get in the spirit of giving this holiday season. Consider making a donation to the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust, GAP’s charitable arm. The Trust, created in 1958, aims to financially aid deserving caddies in their pursuit of higher education. Visit www.plattscholar.org/ donate for more information.

Reminder: The active handicap-posting season for the Philadelphia region ended on Nov. 14. Only scores from areas that remain in active seasons can be posted to your handicap record until April 1. Those areas include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Southern Nevada, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Score posting for rounds played at courses in the GAP region will resume at the start of the Association’s next season — April 1, 2023. For more information, contact the GAP Office at 610-687-2340.

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TAVISTOCK COUNTRY CLUB

A LA CARTE MENU ITEMS

Michelle Scianni

Whether you’re hungry for a casual meal or a heartier one, Chef Kelly and staff have plenty of delicious options for you. On a cold night try Chef’s Parsnip Soup with a Hot Chicken Sandwich with house made Garden Tomato & Hot Pepper Sauce. This will be a meal to surely warm you. All the aromas coming from the kitchen can make it so hard to choose. Below is a visual of some of the a la carte menu items.

Charred Octopus

Watercress hearts of palm, Castelvetrano olives with a citrus herb chimichurri.

Salmon Sausage & Pappardelle

English peas, pea tendrils, crispy brussels sprout leaves, roasted lemon cream with house made salmon sausage (white fish, shrimp, salmon)

Braised Lamb Shank

Sauteed broccoli rabe, tomato & feta cheese polenta with braising jus.

DINING HOURS

Sunday Buffet

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 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 - Friday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Miso Braised Short Rib

Kimchee fried rice with charred vegetables

Our full a la carte menu can be found on our website. We look forward to seeing you in the dining room! To make a reservation call 856.429.1866

Men’s Locker Room 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.

If there are no members to serve, the bar will close: Sunday - Thursday 9:00 PM Friday & Saturday 10:00 PM

In Memoriam

Carolyn Simmons

Passed on October 18th

Lee Hudson Passed on October 23rd

Lois Bromley

Passed on November 16th

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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

SOG Jessica Keenan Realtor

Sponsor

Jack Tarditi Keller Williams

SOG Greg Kuroda General Counsel

William H. Bromley Bromley Neurology

SOG Michael Liggera VP Client Services Anthony Van Dervort Keystone Information Sys.

SOG Richard Lauletta Self Employed

Edward Hutchinson Real Estate/Developer

SOG D. Gregory Winther SVP Acquisitions

The Shidler Grp.

Matt Hepburn

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

Robert De Abreu is the owner of Sabrina’s Café, in Collingswood and Philadelphia. Robert and his wife, Raquel, live in Cherry Hill and have two children, Sabrina and Spenser. Robert attended Florida International University and Johnson & Wales. When not at the restaurant, Robert spends time helping with the Alzheimer’s Association and the Young People of the Caribbean Network. Robert enjoys spending his free time reading and playing tennis.

[SOG/Sponsor: Scott Bannett]

Jack Kelly is a VP for HSBC in their Corporate Credit division. Jack and his wife, Meghan, live in Haddonfield with their two children, John and Evelyn. Jack is originally from Ireland, attending high school at St. Benildus College followed by college at the University of Dublin. Jack earned his MBA from Villanova. Jack is involved in the Haddonfield Newcomers Club as well as the Gaelic Athletic Association and the South Jersey Master’s Soccer League. In his free time, Jack enjoys golf, travel, politics, books and music.

[SOG/Sponsor: Jack Del Duca]

Mike Lebensfeld is the head of Business Development for Ingenuity Studios, a Visual Effects Studio. Mike and his wife, Angela, live in Haddonfield with their two children, Madeline and Quinn. Mike attended high school in New York at Cold Spring Harbor HS and college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in WI. Mike is a member of Wedgewood Swim Club, as well as the Producers Guild of America, Visual Effects Society and the New York Post Alliance. Mike’s interests include IP development, college sports, classic cars and hamburgers.

[SOG/Sponsor: William Polise]

Jason Miller is a Financial Advisor for Ridley Miller Industries, LLC. Jason and his wife, Rose Ellen, live in Haddonfield with their children, Frances and Thomas. Jason attended high school at Northern Highlands Regional School in Allendale, NJ, followed by Drexel University and earned an MBA from Fordham University. Jason, an Eagle Scout himself, gives back to the Boy Scouts of America by serving on the Garden State Boy Scout Council as well as a Boy Scout Troop Committee Chairman. Jason is also a Board Member of ECF, a Cancer Foundation. In his free time, Jason enjoys golfing, backpacking, the outdoors, visiting historical places and skiing.

[SOH/Sponsor: Jack Tarditi]

FOR OUR MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND GUESTS.

David Woolley

Meet Julie Schultz

How long have you worked at TCC?

I first walked through the doors at Tavistock in 2005. I had just turned sixteen years old. Imagine my disappointment when my mom handed me a job application instead of a carefully created invitation to the lavish sweet 16 party I had really hoped for. (Yes, I’ve since forgave my mother and even thanked her for encouraging me to work here.) I left TCC in 2008 to explore other opportunities, then returned in 2019. Sometimes I walk through the doors into the dining room from the clock in area and I am transported back 17 years to my first days at Tavistock. I am afraid to lose those moments of nostalgia once the renovations begin but am also excited to see things grow and change just the way I have since those first days.

What is your current position?

My current position is a Banquet Manager. I started this position at the end of the summer of 2021. My first position ever at Tavistock was as a busser. I worked alongside my brother Phillip, who was also a busser. Once I turned eighteen, I began serving both banquets and a la carte dining. When I returned in 2019, I returned to serving (banquets/ catering/a la carte) and food running. When I saw the posting for the banquets position, I decided to go for it. I enjoyed working here but was always hoping for the opportunity to really work with and expand my skill sets, so it was perfect!

What

is your

favorite part about working at TCC?

One phrase I have always lived by was “life is too hard and too good to do alone.” I value community and believe that surrounding yourself with the right people will enhance your best moments, and help you cope through the worst. Working as one of TCC Banquet Managers, I get to coordinate gatherings for all different groups of people and for many types of occasions all day long. I love to stop in and share the excitement of a bride and groom on their wedding day. My heart simultaneously breaks for and is filled with love seeing family’s gather and remember after a loved one’s memorial service. The fundraising dinners and golf tournaments make me feel hopeful for our society and motivate me to want to give. Birthdays, baby showers, and reunions have a lot of fun and laughter going on, which are two of life’s greatest releases and remedies.

What is your proudest moment while working at TCC?

This one time in 2017, when I was a busser, I managed to fit 6 whole tables worth of dishes on one cart to take back to the kitchen without one single thing broken! My brother had held the previous record of 5 tables. But more recently my proudest moment is when a person takes the time to tell me that their event exceeded their expectations. Banquet events take a lot of coordination across multiple areas here at Tavistock. So many of our teams must work together to ensure the event is what the host envisioned, and I am only a piece of that puzzle. I appreciate my co-workers so much for all they do to assist me in creating a successful event. From the servers and bartenders on the floor, to the chefs and utility people in the kitchen, to the housemen, matrons, and laundry staff who make this place beautiful and fit the needs of each event. To the Managers who coordinate staff and assist with day of needs, to Cathy Drew, my Banquet Manager partner, and the Accounting Department who process the paperwork; my heart is so full of gratitude and I am proud to be part of an amazing team.

What is something that most people don’t know about you?

In 2017, I completed an Associate Degree in Human Services from Horry-Georgetown Technical College located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. From there, I went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from

Limestone University with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 2019. My hopes were to graduate and go on to work in a position that would allow me to facilitate connection between people and empower and support fellow individuals through life’s best and worst times. Through my schooling, I learned some of the most effective, intentional, compassionate, and a whole person approaches to doing so.

Do you have any hidden talents?

I don’t know if I would consider it hidden since it literally involves standing in front of rooms full of people, but I would consider myself a decent public speaker. I’ve been interviewed live and in studio on multiple news stations, presented a grant proposal in front of Myrtle Beach City Council, lead a presentation at a national conference on transportation in Greenville, South Carolina, and stood in front of numerous classrooms and community groups to raise awareness and ask for support of a small non-profit I worked for. To me, public speaking is exhilarating and challenging. It’s all about knowing your material, your confidence, and controlling your thoughts and nerves.

What do you like to do outside of work?

Most people who know me would tell you, I try to do just about everything and anything. Cathy Drew recently called me a “renaissance woman” and I took it as such a compliment. I am recently taking a “flower

design class” at Camden County College for fun, while also trying to fill my time with other little craft projects at home. I could easily go out and share a meal and drinks with loved ones every night of the week. I also love being outside and even better if I have a good book to read in one hand, and a cold drink in the other!

Anything about your family that you would like to share?

I am a 3rd generation Tavistock employee. My grandmother, Laura Trout, worked as the Ladies’ Locker Room Attendant, my mother, Teresa Schultz, worked as a server and food runner, and then now here I am! I’ve also had brothers, aunts, and cousins who have been employed here as well. My family is very large. My mother is one of 9 and my dad is one of 3, which brings me to 24 first cousins. (Not to mention all the kids my cousins now have!) It’s chaos, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

What has kept you at TCC so long?

I’ve certainly bonded with numerous members of Tavistock and my coworkers, so that is a large percentage of why I keep coming back. It’s also the respect, fairness, and compassion I’ve been shown by others, especially management, despite not feeling worthy at times. Being treated as a valuable & unique individual with a range of skills, and emotions here at TCC has helped me flourish in life.

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