The Drop Shot Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club Jeff Tateosian, editor 650.347.1439 [email protected]
November 2013 Upcoming Events
• Quarterly Membership Meeting Tuesday, November 19th 6:30pm President’s • PTC Holiday Party Message Saturday, December 14th • Phil Zlatunich Editor’s Message The important upcoming event in November is the PTC quarterly membership meeting on Almost every member knows that Erik van Dillen Tuesday the 19th. At this meeting, you will be is the most asked to vote for three members to serve on celebrated tennis player in the next year’s Board of Directors. Your nominat- club. His tennis accomplish- ing committee, consisting of the last three PTC Jeff Schubiner, ments include: playing and win- Presidents, has recommended Kay Coskey, and Stuart Batchelor ning the National Junior Hard . If you are Jeff Tateosian Courts at every age division – unable to attend in person, please send your Lona 12’s, 14’s, 16’s, 18’s, playing #1 proxy vote to indicating your vote on the singles & #1 doubles at USC, the #1 college nominees. team in the country during his four years there, Members in attendance turning pro and winning one singles title and will receive a status seventeen doubles titles, and beating six of the update of the Tennis Pro Search, as well as a then-top players at the time (John McEnroe, brief update from the Architectural Design Stan Smith, Arthur Ashe, Jimmy Connors and Committee on the Club House remodel project. Guillermo Vilas). You will be able to review the proposed “Conceptual Clubhouse Design Drawings.” The pinnacle of his career however, would be These preliminary drawings are currently avail- his 1972 Davis Cup match with partner, Stan able in the manager’s office for member view- Smith, in Bucharest, Romania. It will long be ing. The ADC has worked hard to develop remembered as one of the most emotional and these conceptual renderings and firmly believe exciting pro matches ever played, especially that the project is on track to meet the needs of under the extreme circumstances they endured. the club, our long range goals, and financial The New York Times ran a front page story constraints. We encourage any and all con- about the 1972 Davis Cup Team a couple of structive member comments. I’m looking for- weeks ago. It still gives me chills hearing Erik ward to seeing you all there. tell the story firsthand. Take a few minutes and read the article using this link. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! http://tinyurl.com/njm425p Peninsula Tennis Club ~ 80 Years of Tennis The Drop Shot ~ Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club Manager’s Corner Club News
The design committee wants Club Anniversaries for November (5+ years) your input! Congratulations to the following members: Please contact Peter & Mary Jane Packard Adrienne Schubiner 45 Years Ken & Val March 15 Years [email protected] John & Paula Flygare Mickey Podolsky 10 Years Marisa Hauselt 10 Years Lona Means [email protected] Jeff & Adrienne Schubiner Mark Pearcy 5 Years [email protected] with any clubhouse or bar area design Congratulations to Joe Feeney suggestions. for coming out on top of a strong field and winning the 2013 Adam The interim tennis program Club Hold’m Poker Tournament. He and is up and running Klein Alan & Susie’s smoothly. If you are interested in booking a ( son) went head to head Jon Toney Tracy lesson/clinic with either or before Joe finished him off. Alan went out in Houk , I am happy to assist you or you can con- 5th place, ruining the tact them directly: [email protected] or first time father/son [email protected]. If you prefer to bring combo which would your own pro, a certificate of insurance and a have cashed in (top four players). Third place signed waiver of liability are required to teach Jim Sobel went to and lessons/clinics at PTC. Cory Ravid fourth to . Please claim your lost valuables found at the A great time was had by PTC before they are donated. Items included all twenty players. are: Kindle, gold bracelet, keys etc…… Congratulations to 14 year old Carolyn Reminders: The pool heater Campana Mark and Adele was shut down on , daughter of , who October 31st and will be up and running on was the finalist this past Monday at the National April 1st. Please lower umbrellas, close doors Girls 16's Regional Segment tournament held in and shut off lights when leaving the club. Aptos, California. Girls from around the United States participated with the top 32 qualifying. Bill Campana Happy Tennis! Grandpa, has been seen with a bigger than usual smile on his face lately. Congratulations to George Parker on his 95th birthday. You’ll still see George and his lovely Cari wife, , on courts during weekdays. Once a Lieutenant in the military and a lumberjack up in the Sierra’s, he settled down and became a successful accountant. Never missing a PTC social event, George still sings whenever possi- ble. I’m not sure that the “Lumberjack Song” qualifies as a “Standard,” but he’ll always be known for being PTC’s “crooner.” He has his own website detailing his military life and more. www.georgewashingtonparker.com.
Peninsula Tennis Club ~ 80 Years of Tennis The Drop Shot ~ Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club Tennis Activities News Pro Search Committee
The weather has been great, the The Tennis Committee would tennis even better. Special like to recognize Tom Middlemass the following thanks to for individuals for their contribu- Mark Pearcy, Kelly his enthusiasm, energy and espe- tions: cially his time in directing this Kemp, Lona Means, Steve year’s Men's Singles Wong, Ken March, and Tom Middlemass Ken March Championship (see his article . Special thanks to Kelly Mulready Brian Heimbecker below). for all his Our year of tennis events efforts, calm, and enthusiasm. is finishing up on A huge "thank you" to everyone Nov. 16 with an interclub at PGCC from 1:00- who took the 4:00 pm. This will be for the Pen Cup, which time to take our Pro Search Survey. We sincere- goes to the winner each year. The Cup is cur- ly appreciate and value all your opinions and rently in our Clubroom, so let's go team! Lastly, our very own Dave Barrows, comments, as they provide great guidance in who is our Head Pro search. If interested, the full sur- Lona's captaining a 9.0 55 Men's team out of Millbrae vey results will be made available in Racquet Club, has led his team to the Nationals. office. However, here are a few key highlights After dominating the regular season 8-0, and from the survey: only losing one individual match (23/1), the team finished in 1st place and qualified for sec- Over 60% would prefer to take lessons or clinics at PTC tionals. They swept their matches this weekend under the right circumstances. at Sectionals in Alameda, going 4-0, winning Strongest interest is Adult clinics, especially their final three matches 2-1. Also on this Rick Soss, Dan Dewitt Kelly from women members. 68% are open to more team were and Kemp. than one pro as long as there is sufficient Congratulations to all and good luck at demand to support lessons and clinics, with the Nationals! future possibility of one pro dedicated to Adults (Submitted by Tom Middlemass and one to Juniors. ) PTC Men’s Singles Championship 85% prefer a full-time Club Pro. concluded Members in October and was a rousing success. This who used "BYOP" (Bring Your Own Pro) have year’s event had one of the strongest, deepest been very happy, but there seems to be a draws ever seen at our club. The always Brian Heimbecker greater overall demand for a more permanent impressive defended his title situation. as the club’s “Open” champion competing in a Ryan high quality final against the excellent Member survey quote: Clark "The perfect pro (in my , one of our newest members. In the Glenn vision) is involved in all tennis activities (includ- “Open” Consolation Draw final, Mendelson Joe Feeney ing match making, especially with new mem- defeated via default. bers), and is the most popular person at the This year’s Men’s 3.5 Champion is the tena- Bob Currie club (like a summer camp counselor). But a pro cious who defeated the surging, Doug Heffernan that just gives instructions (available to ALL in a spirited and entertaining members, of course) is OK, too, if that's what final. The 3.5 Consolation Draw final had big Rich Schoustra Marty the members want." defeating runner-up, Funk . Congratulations to all of the finalists for your achievements in a very dangerous field of players.
Peninsula Tennis Club ~ 80 Years of Tennis The Drop Shot ~ Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club
Our next step is to finalize the job description advantage of the courts and the facilities. Their with the Board's approval and officially post the friends who have joined recently have been position to the broader network of tennis pro- thrilled with the experience. fessionals. Although, there have already been We have another new applicant. Lang several applications and recommendations, we The Tami DeWitt are looking to field a wide range of applicants family, sponsored by and second- May Bartus to give the Head Pro position the careful con- ed by , will soon be new members sideration it deserves. Thank you for your sup- pending the thirty day waiting period. Keep port and patience those new members coming! House & Grounds News Social Events News Fall has arrived and along with it shorter days, longer nights and Mark your calendars for generally damp conditions on December 14th the courts. Jose will be installing as you will not the shorter screens along the want to miss the annual PTC pool side of the front courts. Holiday Party along with a cele- Phil Zlatunich This will allow for more sun and bration of the club's 80th air circulation to dry the courts anniversary. The addition of Brian Wachhorst's during the winter months. Jennifer Ellison live band at last year's party was such a hit Current List of H&G projects: that we have invited them back again. Put on - Flooring replacement (Women’s Locker rooms) your dancin' shoes and get ready to celebrate Pending start (1) week duration. the holiday season and club history! This party - Flooring replacement (Junior Locker rooms) will be catered, so please sign up in the club Lona - Video Security Cam System – Board voted to house or with when the details are posted move forward on installation. later this month. - Club House / Court Sound System – Committee presentation RFP for Board review. - Furniture Replacement - ADC Review / Fiscal Budgeting for 2014-15 Membership News
Membership would like to wel- come the Selcher family to the Joel Melissa PTC! and both played tennis competitively when they were young and are excited to play more and participate in leagues. They and their children Jane Pearcy Jackson, Lily, ( age 7 and age 5) take weekly lessons. Joel and Melissa say they’ve been interested in PTC for some time, living down the street from the club. They feel Selcher Family that their kids are now the right age for their family to be able to enjoy the club and take Peninsula Tennis Club ~ 80 Years of Tennis The Drop Shot ~ Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club
Singles umpire – Steve Wong
Singles winner – Brian Heimbecker Singles finalist – Ryan Clark
Singles 3.5 finalists – Bob Currie & Doug Heffernan
Carolyn Campana
Peninsula Tennis Club ~ 80 Years of Tennis The Drop Shot ~ Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club 2 9 16 23 30 Sat MX 8.0 Courts MX 7.0 Courts Combo 6.5 - - - 1pm 3pm 1pm 1 8 15 22 29 Nov 2013 (Pacific Time) Fri 7 31 14 21 28 Thu Swinging Aces - 9am 6 30 13 20 27 Wed Masters - 9am 5 29 12 19 26 Quarterly Tue - Back Court Front Court - - 8am 8am 6:30pm 4 28 11 18 25 Mon 3 27 10 17 24 Sun 6.5 Combo MX 9.0 Courts 7.5 Combo Mixed 9.0 7.5 Combo Mixed 9.0 ------1pm 1pm 3pm 1pm 1pm 3pm Peninsula Tennis Club ~ Court Calendar
Peninsula Tennis Club ~ 80 Years of Tennis