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UPCOMING EVENTS Wine “9” and First Friday Happy Hour April 1 Golf Demo Day April 2 Timuquana Masters April 9 Kids’ Tennis Extravaganza April 9 Pow Wow April 14 - 16 Ladies’ Painting and Pinot April 21 Ladies’ Club Championship April 28 Grgich Hills Wine Dinner April 28 Family Bingo Night April 29 THE Timuquanan April 2016 | VOL. XLII NO. IV Timuquana Country Club Mission Statement From the President Timuquana will offer its CHANGING OF THE GUARD members, their families and First and foremost I want to recognize Mike Kelly for his tireless efforts over the last year on behalf guests exceptional social, golf and of our membership. As you know we have been addressing many significant matters that will have recreational experiences, which a tremendous impact on the direction of our Club. foster enduring friendships and preserve community. Having previously served on the Board, I can assure you this Board under Mike’s leadership collectively worked overtime to understand the key metrics for successful clubs and implement Vision those that will assure Timuquana’s long-term viability. In addition, I want to thank Jason Burhyte, Chip Dempsey, David Loop and Fred Seely for their service as they roll off the Board after serving Statement three year terms. Timuquana will be recognized Jason served as our Treasurer during a period where we literally pulled our financials apart in an as one of the premier country effort to better understand the operations. David chaired the Greens Committee during a critical clubs in the Southeast. transition as Alan Brown took the reins as our Golf Course Superintendent. I think the current condition of our golf course speaks to how well that is going! Chip served as our Secretary and chaired the Fitness and Aquatics Committees. Moreover, he gladly lent his expertise to numerous Board of board governance matters that arose over the course of the year. Finally, we will all miss Past Governors President Fred Seely’s wise counsel. We are very excited that John Donahoo, Jr., Mike Muldoon, Bret Catto and President Elect Jim Riley will be joining the Board effective April 1. JOHN CAREY President SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING JIM RILEY As many of you know, a special membership meeting was held on March 22 to consider a Board President-Elect proposal addressing recent operating deficits as well as adequately funding capital reserves for Chair, Membership Committee refurbishment and replacement of all our “property, plant and equipment.” After a spirited MICHAEL KELLY discussion of the “pros and cons,” our membership approved the proposal. Congratulations for Past President having the vision to meaningfully address the long term capital needs of our club and insure that Timuquana will continue to thrive and improve our member experience. MIKE MULDOON Treasurer WHAT CAN YOU DO JIM THOMPSON Without question, the absolute best way to meet our ongoing financial needs is to attract new Assistant Treasurer members. Our 940 members are the natural ambassadors to introduce Timuquana to potential Chair, Tennis Committee new members. I hope everyone is aware that we have an existing membership incentive program JOHN DONAHOO for referring new members. In addition, the Membership Committee will be evaluating ancillary Secretary incentives to make it even more attractive to recruit new members. Stay tuned! BRET CATTO Chair, Green Committee APRIL HIGHLIGHTS April is a particularly lively month at Timuquana. As more completely outlined in this newsletter NICK NAPOLEON we have First Friday Happy Hour with Wine “9” on April 1; our signature Pow Wow Member-Guest Chair, Golf Committee Chair, Fitness & Pool Committee Golf Tournament April 14 to 15; Painting & Pinot on April 21; Grgich Hills Wine Dinner on April 28; Family Bingo on April 29; and more. Come out and enjoy the Club! STEVE LOVETT Chair, Food & Beverage Committee Finally, I am honored to follow the fine gentlemen that have preceded me as your club President. Chair, House Committee What we all have in common is a true love for Timuquana and a sincere desire to see it continue to prosper. Please don’t hesitate to reach out should you have something on your mind. J. PHILLIP RISLEY Chair, Entertainment Committee Next Board Meeting: John Carey April 19 2016 - 2017 President [email protected] 2 | THE TIMUQUANAN | www.timuquana.net Camp Out Fitness on the Lawn JENNIFER JOY 387.6700 Celebrate Every Kid Healthy Week, April 25 to 29! We can beat childhood obesity by putting students on a TO THE Welcome Tribe! path to healthier living and learning. Please welcome our newest Clubhouse Every Kid Healthy Week is an annual members, the Nussbaums. Michael, Judy observance when schools, students, and their three daughters: Ella, Katie parents and community members and Julianna are recent additions to come together to recognize their the Jacksonville community – having schools’ wellness achievements through previously lived in Atlanta. Michael is the fun, engaging and health- focused Chief Accounting Officer with FIS and events. Want to get involved? If you Judy is an attorney. They reside in the work or are involved with your local Avondale area. school, this is your opportunity to host a super-lively health-promoting event! Events can range from health TCC Oyster and wellness fairs, to healthy food taste tests, to fun runs, schools gardens Roast and more. Check the Weekly View for activities at the Club that support Every Kid Healthy Week! TYC River Rats REGISTRATION AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL Mark your calendars, River Rats Four-Ball Champions Steve and Butler Melnyk Christie Terry, Patrick Terry, Dan Davis and past and future! Swim team Rebekah Davis enjoying one of the riverside fire pits. registration and an ice cream social for River Rats (age 6 to 18) and Junior River Rats (age 4 to 5, based on skill) will be First Friday held on SUNDAY, APRIL 24 from 2 TO 4 PM in the St. Johns Ballroom. The River Rats are a rich tradition for TCC and Florida Yacht Club, where children learn sportsmanship, water safety and an important life skill through the fun of competitive swimming. Don’t miss this opportunity to make lifetime memories! Multitalented Golf Pro Clint Avret helping shuck oysters. $1923 Winners Katie and Joe Eberly www.timuquana.net | THE TIMUQUANAN | 3 Golf News CLINT AVRET // 389.0477 TIMUQUANA IS GIVING AWAY FREE GOLF BALLS! Titleist’s reward program allows you to order three dozen personalized golf balls and get a dozen FREE! Please come by the Golf Shop or call in to order. This offer Laura Turnage, Debbie Cantrell and Honey Moore will expire April 17. DEMO DAY Saturday, April 2 As always, the month of April gives everyone a good feeling about golf. If it is time to improve and upgrade your equipment, stop by the driving range between 10 am and 3 pm. Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Cleveland and more will be on hand to help you find the right club(s) for your game. Remember, all sales will go through your Golf Shop. We will also have representatives from Jacksonville Orthopaedic Esteemed chairwomen of the 2016 Ladies’ Member-Guest: Dinah Kruder, Debbie Cantrell and Annie Stewart Institute on the range, as well as complimentary sandwiches, snacks and drinks throughout the event. TIMUQUANA MASTERS Saturday, April 9 TOURNAMENTS Form your own group to play between 7 am and 1 pm in the Timuquana Masters. Play format will be better ball of partners with a twist – you and your partner will 2016 FOUNDERS’ DAY select a player who has made the cut in the Masters and he will be your partner. Blue Tee Division - First Gross Your score will be your net better ball score, plus your player’s score in the Masters Keith Catlin, Bret Catto, during his Saturday round. The televisions will be on the River Terrace and we Spencer Cummings, Courtland Eyrick encourage everyone to come out, watch the Masters and see who did well in this Blue Tee Division - First Net year’s Timuquana Masters! James Ray, Baker Madison, Bo Givens, Guy Marvin 51ST ANNUAL POW WOW April 14 to 16 Finally, April means Pow Wow! There are still a few spots available if you would like Blue Tee Division - Second Net to play in this men’s member-guest event. For details and registration availability, Chip Dempsey, Chris Paul, contact the Golf Shop at 389-0477. Jason Burhyte, Matt Burhyte White Tee Division - First Gross David Martin, Nick Pulignano, FROM THE LESSON TEE Scott Sheftall, Lee Jones (BD) White Tee Division - Tied First Net Clayton Riley, Jon Thompson, Keep your head David Palmer, Jack Moriarty steady Clint Dawkins, Jimmy Cleveland, Keeping your head steady will Wally Patzke, Johnny Valention help you make solid contact with your putts! TIMUQUANA LADIES’ Practice by keeping your head still, MEMBER-GUEST finishing your stroke and waiting First Gross Laura Turnage, Jan Miller, a full second before looking to see Honey Moore, Becky Rood where the ball is going. 2016 SPRING CLASSIC First Net Overall Champions Patty Palmer, Nancy Warner, 4 | THE TIMUQUANAN | www.timuquana.net Don Mathis and Beech Watson Marianne Hofheimer, Lisa Palmer Tennis News CASEY KELLEY // 389.4332 As the spring season begins, I would first like to thank everyone who has been supporting TCC Tennis the past few months; we’ve seen more participation than ever! The excitement and enthusiasm is clearly contagious based on all of the new faces we’re seeing around the courts. There’s no way we would be where we are today without our members, and for that, Matt and I are extremely grateful. WHAT’S NEW? From the Friday night Mixed Doubles Team to Wednesday Teen Nights (ages 13+), there are options for everyone.