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Cattail Creek Country Club
3600 Cattail Creek Drive | Glenwood, MD 21738 | 410.489.4653
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August 2011
$8++ per person • No additional pool guest fees! • Swim until 9:00 p.m.!
Dining Members & Guests welcome! • Please register online.
Included Appetizers
(The Pool Café will remain open until 8:30 p.m.)
Raw Oyster and Clam Bar
Cheeseburger Sliders
Shrimp Salad Sliders
Fries with Old Bay & Malt Vinegar
Drink Specials
$4 Coronas
$5 Margaritas & Key West Screwdrivers
$4.50 Sauvignon Blanc
$20 Domestic Bucket of 6
Live music
poolside
by Cattail
favorite,
Richard
Walton
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From the Desk of the General Manager
Dear Member,
As we approach the end of summer, the Club continues
to offer our Members many wonderful events and
activities. We have a tremendous month planned for
you including Friday Night Live at the pool, our Parent/Child
Glow Ball Event, a
Nine & Dine Tournament, Funin
–the Sun Tennis Events, a
Kid’s Movie Night, and more!
We are also preparing to host
our sixth Annual Employee Appreciation
Party on August
15 th . If you would like to donate
your time to work this
event, please email me or sign
Joseph Fulco, CCM
General Manager
up on the Club’s website. If you would like to make
donations for the event (sporting tickets, apparel, gift
cards or gifts), please drop them off at the administrative
offices. No donation is too small! You will notice
a $20 Member charge on your Member statement this
month for the Employee Appreciation Party. This is a
voluntary charge, but I hope that every Member will
support this important day for our staff.
Since more Members are utilizing the Club’s Kid Zone
babysitting service, we are extending the hours. Kid
Zone will now be open from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.,
Tuesday through Friday. After Labor Day, the Kid Zone
will also be open on Wednesday and Friday evenings
from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Please remember to
make Kid Zone reservations in advance.
The Crocs Swim Team finished another successful season
last month. Kudos go out to Karen Heinz, Karen
Banas, Jen Lawrence, Kathy Roetering, Ann Bonner
Marybeth Sedlack, Diane Michalski, and Monica Adams,
who all sat on this year’s Swim Team Committee.
Not only did we win several swim meets, but the kids
had a wonderful time competing and improving their
August 2011
strokes. We are already looking forward to next season
at the pool, which will have new swim lane markers!
The Tennis Committee is working hard to plan our first
ever Cattail Creek Tennis Classic on September 22 -25.
This three day event for members and guests will include
competitive match play and a Luau Cocktail
Party! Please visit the Club’s website to learn more
and register. With Christine Callahan as the Tennis
Committee Chair, I know it will be a great weekend!
Finally, last month I had the opportunity to attend a
private wine tasting at Constantine Wines with several
club managers from the area. As you may know, the
owner of Constantine Wines, Gus Kalaris, is a Cattail
Creek Member! We all had a wonderful time and
learned a great deal about some incredible wines
(several of which we are adding to our wine list)! In
August, we will feature the Kalaris Pinot Noir by the
glass. Of course, it will also be available by the bottle.
Take my advice and try it; you will love it!
Enjoy the month of August and cheers,
Sincerely,
Joe
Joseph C. Fulco, CCM
General Manager
Employee Appreciation Party Charge
Please be reminded that your August
Member statement will reflect a
$20 fee that will be used to fund the
Employee Appreciation Party that
will take place on Monday, August 15.
This is a voluntary charge.
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Anniversary Party 2011
August 2011
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Kid Zone
August 2011
Short-term Babysitting Service
Located on the lower level of the Main Clubhouse
Expanded Hours of Operation
Now open on Fridays!
Now open until 3:00 p.m.!
Tuesday through Friday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Now available for kids ages 3-12!
Children must be potty-trained.
Meet the Sitters
Alexandra Levitsy (left)
Alex has 5 years of babysitting experience
and loves working with children.
She has completed the Red Cross babysitting
certification course. In addition
to watching children, Alex is involved
with extracurricular activities at her
school. She has also volunteered her
time in the past saving cats at the
Bethany Town Cats Rescue.
Coming Soon…
Evening hours
two nights
per week!!!
Reservation Policy:
Before making a reservation,
you must fill out an online
parental consent form for
each child who will use Kid Zone.
Online reservations are required
and may be made 1-14 days prior.
Go to the ‘Kid Zone’ tab of the Club’s
website to fill out consent forms
and make Kid Zone reservations.
Ashley Frost (right)
Ashley has 5 years of babysitting
experience and even
began her own babysitting
business two years ago.
Ashley is certified in CPR
and the Heimlich Maneuver
from St. Agnes Hospital.
Ashley is eager to get the
Kid Zone off on the right
foot by entertaining our Cattail Kids while keeping them safe.
Kid Zone Rates
Kid Zone fees go onto
your Member account.
Advance Online
Reservations
$8 child/hr.
$4 additional sibling/hr.
Day-of Reservations
$10 child/hr.
$5 additional sibling/hr.
* A late fee of $25 per 15-minute increment will be applied.
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Tennis
August 2011
What is the Cattail Creek Tennis Classic? Why host a public tennis tournament?
The Cattail Creek Tennis Classic is one-of-a-kind tennis tournament scheduled for September 22-25,
2011. It is open to all tennis players who have a USTA, NTRP or approved club rating. The tournament
will feature singles and doubles events for men and women based on rating and age, mixed doubles
and combos events, and even husband-wife and parent-child events. Unique to most tennis tournaments,
the Cattail Creek Tennis Classic will also have a heavy focus on social events, incorporating an
unparalleled Luau Cocktail Party on Saturday evening, and a Bloody Mary party on Sunday morning.
Sponsors and vendors are currently being signed for the tournament.
There are a number of reasons why Club leadership has decided to host a public tennis tournament,
with the top considerations being:
1. To raise awareness and to showcase Cattail as the premier tennis and golf country club in the
area. What better way then to have them play on our courts, appreciate the views of our golf course,
and enjoy our culinary fare. All Club departments are tasked with creating innovative ways to attract
new Members and the new Cattail Creek Tennis Classic is part of the greater Tennis marketing plan.
2. In addition to providing funding for a tennis scholarship for a Howard County teenager, we are also
trying to begin to raise money to purchase things such as a new ball machine, build a new tennis pro
shop, and eventually quick start courts for the junior tennis program. The Club would rather raise
money through events like Tennis Classic than by asking the membership.
3. The Tennis Classic is being viewed as a regional tournament. The Club’s future objective is to put in
a bid to host a state or sectionals tournament at Cattail Creek which also generates revenue for our
tennis program. In 2012, the Club plans to have the Tennis Classic sanctioned by USTA to help once
again with our visibility within the tennis community.
Visit the public side of the Club’s website for complete details and to register.
You may also register to become a sponsor or vendor like some Members have already done:
Steve and Christine Callahan - Supreme Orthopedic Systems..An Anthrex Company
Bob and Laura Haney - Town Creek Pools and Landscaping
Vicky and Joe Cutroneo - ITP data systems
Pete and Laura Laport - Dunkin Donuts
Amir and Celia Dahan - Dahan Electric
Sports Styles
Please contact the Tennis Classic Committee with any questions: TennisClassic@cattailcreekcc.com
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Membership
August 2011
Why the Membership Season
Is Not Over Yet
Lynn Slupski
Membership Marketing Director
The period of time known as
‘Membership Season,’ refers to the
most popular months that prospective
Members tend to show interest in, and
hopefully join the Club. Traditionally,
this unwritten timeframe includes the
months of April, May and June, give or
take a couple of weeks.
Historically, it was virtually unheard of
for new Members to join far into the
latter summer months, and prospective
Members never joined during the
cold winter months, instead opting to
wait until spring when things “started
back up.”
At Cattail, we are experiencing a positive
and encouraging shift in the
‘Membership Season’ trend. Over the
past couple of years, we have seen the
“busy” months expand to encompass
March, July and September. Currently,
we are on track to report that new
Memberships were started at the Club
in at least 9 or 10, but hopefully all 12
months in 2011.
What has changed? The main draws to
country clubs were previously, and
justifiably, golf, tennis, and swimming,
which are all usually outdoor activities.
In regions such as ours, which experience
all four seasons (whether we like
it or not), the common misconception
is that there is nothing to do at a club
before Memorial Day or after Labor
Day. While this is still the case for
some clubs, quite the opposite is true
at Cattail.
In recent years, priority has been
placed not only on enhancing the indoor
social activities during the “off
months,” but also on finding ways to
extend golf and tennis options
throughout the fall, winter and early
spring. It is no secret that the fall and
winter months are packed with social
events for children and adults alike.
Theme nights in the restaurant, holiday
celebrations , Trivia Nights, Scotch
& Cigar Nights, Family Nights, the Fall
Festival, Children’s Etiquette Classes,
Movie Nights, Cocktail Parties and
Santa Claus appearances, are only a
sampling of the multitude of scheduled
activities that crowd the social
calendar!
This past year, we implemented a
USGA-approved winter course with
temporary greens and tees that enable
us to keep the golf course open yearround.
Currently, we are making plans
and exploring details to add an indoor
teaching/practice facility for winter
private lessons, even when the ground
is frozen solid and there is snow.
From a tennis perspective, Cattail continues
to maintain a relationship with
the Circle D indoor facility in Woodbine
that allows our tennis professionals
to offer both our regularly scheduled
clinics and also private lessons
year-round at our regular rates. Currently
we are researching possibilities
to install a bubble in the somewhat
near future, that would enclose our
own tennis courts and allow yearround
play.
Our Head Swim Team Coach, Karen
Heinz, coaches a winter swim team,
and though it is not affiliated with Cattail
Creek, it allows our Crocs swimmers
to continue swim practice with
the same coach they have come to
respect and trust during the summer
season.
Members take the lead. Another contributing
factor to the expansion of
membership season, that holds equal
responsibility, is our Members’ takecharge
mentality when it comes to
referring new Members. In the past,
Members might have suggested to a
friend or colleague, that they should
look into joining the Club. If the friend
took the next step in seeking out information,
the Club would take over the
process from there.
Now, the process of educating a prospective
Member about the Club, acclimating
them with the Membership
experience, and ultimately encouraging
them to join, is a joint effort between
current Members and the
Membership Department. We work
together to arrange visits to the Club,
to discuss any topics that may be holding
the prospective Member back, and
to make the new Member feel completely
comfortable.
In acknowledgement of our current
Members’ more dominant role in the
recruitment of new Members, the
Membership Committee put a referral
program in place for the 2011 year
that rewards referring Members with a
$200 statement credit for each new
Social Member they refer and a $400
credit for each new Golf Member.
Seemingly the program was well received
and evaluated as a great way to
thank our Members for their efforts.
The year is only half over, and we have
welcomed 47 new social families and
15 new golfing families. Let’s work together
and make an equally strong
effort to increase the numbers even
more in the second half. Membership
is truly more fun when your friends
belong and can participate too! ▪
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Membership
August 2011
Have you participated in a Member website poll yet?
One of the added functionalities of our new website is the ability
to host online polls and surveys on our site. At any given
time, the current Member poll can be found in the lower right
hand corner of the private side homepage.
Thus far, polls have asked Members about such things as their
interest level in potential services such as babysitting and adult
water aerobics. One recent successful poll recruited Member
volunteers by asking if they were interested in hosting prospective
members on the golf course should they be asked.
The current poll question asks for a positive response from
Members who are interested in being contacted to sit in on a
focus group to help us restructure our corporate membership
parameters to better suit the needs of our Members and future
Members who have corporate entertaining needs.
The polls are an example of another unique and easy way in
which we can solicit your feedback and interest levels on various
topics to help us continuously improve service and offerings
at Cattail.
So next time you log into the website to register for an event or
gain information, make sure to look for the poll and vote to
make your voice heard!
Welcome July New Members!
The Wade Family
Tim, Jackie, Brent & Bryse
The Brown Family
Darrin, Carolyn, Matthew, Andrew & Evan
The Borkowski Family - Welcome back!
Milt & Janice
The Morningstar Family
David, Caroline, Samantha, Mary
Catherine & Joanie
The Dowd Family
William, Colleen, Ryan & Morgan
The Kelly Family
Dan, Cristi, Ben, Ian & Ryan
The Sines Family
Vincent, Laura, Vaughn & Vanessa
The Pecoraro Family
Joseph, Charlene, Danielle, Olivia & Blake
The Borkowski Family
James, Lynne, Ryan & Chris
The Hoenes Family
Richard, Holly & Richard Jr.
The Gorey Family
Ed, Kristi, Nathan, Nicholas & Cooper
Employee
Appreciation Party
Monday, August 15
(The entire Club is closed on this day)
Want to help thank the staff for
another year of hard work?
Visit the online calendar on our
website to view the schedule
of events and register
to volunteer.
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Clubhouse
August 2011
Featuring: Rio
Friday, August 19th
5:30 p.m.
Buffet
6:15 p.m.
Movie
$12++ per
child
Rio is rated ‘PG’ &
has a 96 minute
runtime.
Vino on the Patio
Friday, August 26
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Come enjoy our most exquisite menu yet!
Featuring 11 of our finest wines
& 4 delectable dinner stations
Registration
Advanced Online
Discount Price:
$80++
Price After August 23:
$90++
Martini of the Month
“You’re So Vanilla”
Stoli Vanilla Vodka
Pineapple Juice
Orange Juice
Garnished with an Orange Slice
and a Cherry
Current Clubhouse Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday through Friday
11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Lunch on the Lower Patio
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dinner in the Clubhouse
Saturday
11:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
Lunch on the Lower Patio
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch in the Clubhouse
5:00p.m.—9:00 p.m.
Dinner in the Clubhouse
Sunday
11:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
Lunch on the Lower Patio
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Brunch Menu Available
11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch in the Clubhouse
4:30p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Dinner in the Clubhouse
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Clubhouse
August 2011
Vino on the Patio
Menu
Station 1: Appetizers
Passed Fleuraison, Rose upon arrival
Food:
Raw Bar (to include: Oysters, Clams,
Crab Claws, & Shrimp Cocktail)
Tuna Tartar Skewers with Wasabi Cream
Crab & Lobster Endive Salad
Tomato, Mozzarella & Tapenade Bruschetta
Wine:
Saxon-Brown, Semillon “Cricket Creek Vineyard”
Dancing Coyote, Albarino
Nora, Albarino
Food:
Carved Lobster Tail with Mignonette Sauce
Pesto Pasta Salad with Shrimp & Crab
Codfish Tacos with Black Bean & Corn Salad
Station 2: Entrees
Station 3: Entrees
Food:
Risotto, Pasta & Gnocchi Action Station with
Shrimp, Beef Tenderloin, Chicken & Turkey Sausage
BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza
Vegetarian Flatbread Pizza
Food:
Tropical Fruit Kabobs
Wild Berry Sorbet Parfaits
Frozen Chocolate Mousse Cups
Coconut Rice Pudding Parfaits
Cheesecake Lollipops
Station 4: Dessert
Wine:
Calera, Viognier
Ojai Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc
“McGinley Vineyard”
Wine:
Treasure Hunter, Merlot
Flying Goat Cellars, YNOT Pinot Noir
Peju, Merlot
Wine:
Carrefour Vineyard, 11th Hour
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Andrieux & Fils, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
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Golf
August 2011
“The Journey to the Top”
APPROACH SHOTS
Nic Flickinger, First Assistant
In high school, I had absolutely no clue where I was
headed on my career path. I was good at a lot of
subjects. I excelled in Chemistry and English/Creative
Writing. I also played baseball, basketball, golf, and
hockey. When I was asked to join a newly started Air
Force Junior ROTC program my freshman year, I accepted
the offer. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions
that I could have made. I learned a lot from my instructors,
one of whom I am very close with to this day. He has
served as my mentor through most of my bigger decisions
in life. After going through some first-hand experience and
training, I decided that I was going to be a pilot in the Air
Force. However, when I took my physical for my exam, the
doctor discovered that I had a heart condition. My days of
being an Air Force pilot were over.
I went to college at Penn State University and declared
myself a Pre-Med major after the first semester. Two semesters
and a couple of organic chemistry classes later, I
was back to undecided status. Trying to figure out what I
wanted to do with my life was very frustrating for me. I
felt like someone as well-rounded as I could surely come
to some conclusion. That spring I started to play more
golf, trying to take my mind off of things. I played with a
couple of guys who lived on the same dorm floor and we
would tee it up regularly. One of the guys was in the Professional
Golf Management (PGM) Program and he told
me that I should check it out. I met one of his advisors
who gave me a general overview of the program. Growing
up surrounded by and working at golf courses, it seemed
like a natural fit for me. The next semester I was in the
PGM Program.
So you may be asking yourself this question, as I do quite
often, why a golf professional? The job is long with unusual
hours, working weekends, and sometimes extreme
weather conditions. Some days it seems like the negatives
of the job far outweigh the positives. It is not easy in a
profession that is currently saturated with more professionals
than positions for them. A lot of my classmates in
the PGM Program at Penn State are no longer in a golfrelated
field. But to answer my question, I do what I do for
a living because I love it.
I love being able to tee it up with golfers who share a similar
passion
and love for
the game. I
love being
able to work
with juniors
and watch
them grow
and become
great golfers.
I love being
able to pass
Nic with Chris McKnight, Director of Golf at
Laurel Valley Golf Club. Chris was Nic's first
mentor and remains a close friend.
my golfing knowledge on to beginners so that they can
foster their enjoyment of the game. I love watching golfers
succeed by winnings tournaments, grinding and overcoming
the pressure down the stretch. I love fitting golfers
for new clubs, making sure that they are getting the
proper equipment best suited to their game. I love the
look on someone’s face after their first hole-in-one. I love
a good cigar and nine holes in the late evening. I love the
special kind of laughter that can only come from something
involved in a round of golf. I love that no matter how
it is drummed up, golf is and always will be just a game.
My experiences in the golf business have been many and
the memories I have created will be lasting. I have been
blessed with the opportunities to meet many amazing individuals,
play spectacular golf courses and witness
memorable golf shots that will never be recreated. As I
continue on my path to becoming a head golf professional,
I will continue to learn and grow, along the way. I
am excited about taking on the responsibility of improving
the golf operations at a facility, providing the best possible
golf experience. Until that day comes, I will continue to
love each day of golf along the way.
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Golf
August 2011
Junior Club Championship
Saturday, August 27 &
Sunday, August 28
18 Hole - Ages 17 & Under
Boys - White | Girls - Red
18 holes both days
1:30 p.m. tee times
9 Hole - Ages 13 & Under
Boys - Gold | Girls - Red
9 holes both days
3:30 p.m. tee times
6 Hole - Ages 10 & Under
Boys & Girls - Gold Family Tess
Sunday Only
4:15 p.m. tee times
3 Hole - Ages 8 & Under
Boys & Girls - Blue Family Tees
Sunday Only
5:00 p.m. tee times
Sign up online & plan to stay for a celebratory
cookout on the Lower Patio after play on Sunday.
Boys and girls of all skill levels welcome.
Club Championship
Men and Women
Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7
Saturday & Sunday, August 13 & 14
Format:
Individual Match Play (flights)
Sign up on the Club’s website.
2010 Reigning Champions:
Men: Mike Occi
Women: Audra McShane
Don’t miss
the last
Nine & Dine
of the year.
Sign up now.
Nine and Dine
Friday, August 19
5:30 p.m. Shotgun
8:00 p.m. Dinner
$25 for golf if not
tournament club member.
$30++ per person for dinner.
View dinner menu and sign up
on the Club’s website.
Sunday, August 14
7:00 p.m. Dinner | 7:30 p.m. Corn Hole Event
Dusk - Shotgun (4 holes)
$75 per parent/child pair
Each child must have separate adult
Includes: dinner, corn hole, golf,
cart, & glow ball supplies.
Don’t miss out on these other fun events…
Last World Championship of Putting Qualifier
Friday, August 12, 7:00 p.m.
Men’s Twilight Event
Thursday, August 25, 5:30 p.m.
Sign up for both online.
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Golf
August 2011
1.
Golf Tip of the Month
‘Feet Together Drill’
Ricky Serrano, Director of Instruction
Keeping your feet together, practice
hitting balls with the ball teed
up. Your feet should be touching
or within 2 or 3 inches of each
other. This is one of the most
popular practice drills because it is
easy to do and does so much for
you. Use it as a warm-up or to stay
loose on the course.
Swing slowly at first. Concentrate on
making solid contact with the ball.
Always think tempo and rhythm.
Once you can hit consistently good
shots, work on hitting the ball off
the grass. This drill encourages you
to swing within your capabilities. It
reduces swaying because of the
narrow balance point. If you sway
or swing too hard you will almost
fall over.
3.
2.
You may be surprised how far you
can hit the ball with your feet together
as you groove your swing.
This drill helps you in many ways.
It's a good drill to do every practice
session as a warm-up. This drill can
actually prevent many bad faults
from creeping into your swing. On a
bad day some players actually use
this drill as an emergency fix during
a round. They actually move their feet closer together
to prevent extraneous body movements that
may be causing errant shots, resulting in loss of confidence
and wasted strokes.
When to utilize this drill:
Do the "Feet Together Drill" whenever you start to
lose confidence in your swing because of repeated
missed shots or ball flight problems.
GREEN UPDATE
Chris Harriman, Golf Course Superintendent
This summer’s weather has thrown a lot at the golf course.
This June was the 11th warmest on record, but still 3 degrees
below last year. July, however, featured more days above 90
degrees than July 2010 and broke a few high temperature
records. After less than an inch of rain in June, we thankfully
received almost 4 inches in July. The high temperatures, high
humidity, and abundance of moisture in the soil has encouraged
disease and put some serious stress on the turf.
The fairways, especially #4, have already
benefited from a good core aerification and sand
topdressing program. This will only improve!
August temperatures are predicted to be above normal, but
the average temperatures will start to subside along with a
much less intense angle of attack from the sun. We are really
looking forward to the fall, especially to start inter-seeding
some turf type tall fescue into the rough. Fall restoration will
take place during the weeks of August 15th and 22nd. The
Golf Course will be closed as usual on the 15th and 22nd. On
the following Tuesdays and Wednesdays, only nine holes will
be open. Fall restoration will most likely involve aerifying the
fairways with solid tines, and pulling cores out of the tees.
The greens will be dryjected on August 23 rd , and weather
permitting, we may pull a small core out.
Overall, the Golf Course has held up well this summer. Much
of that is due to limiting mechanical damage and implementing
the right amount of cultural practices and the right time.
Keep up with the Green Department Blog to see these practices
in action. I will see you all out on the Course!
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A Word from the Pro
Joe Mattingly
It’s hard to believe summer is slowly
coming to an end. We have had a very
busy season with our juniors! Over 250
kids are participating in the Junior Team
Tennis program and summer camps.
We will be holding Cattail’s first Annual
Junior Team Tennis Club Championship
this year. The kids will be competing at
each level to determine the 2011 club
champion.
The Fall clinic schedule will begin August
22 nd and run for eight weeks. The
spots are determined by a first come
first serve basis; please email Tim Halter
or myself to guarantee a spot in the
clinic that you wish to be a part of.
We will be hosting the First Annual
Cattail Creek Tennis Classic September
22-25 th . To register for the tournament
or become a sponsor please visit the
Club’s public website. Without a doubt,
this event will be the social event of the
year!
Cattail Creek Junior Tennis
Tim Halter
Head Tennis Professional/Junior Director
Our 2011 Summer Junior League is well
underway and going strong, despite the
heat. Our numbers have skyrocketed
this summer! With 170+ kids enrolled,
this is the highest participation level in
the history of the program. I could not
be happier with this outcome and it is
encouraging to see the program flourish.
Since we have implemented the
latest USTA 10 and under rules, we
have also seen the Novice and Futures
levels almost double in size compared
to last year. By using this differentiated
approach to teaching tennis, players
have benefited from the use of low
Tennis
compression balls and smaller nets.
Their growth is a testament to the system’s
effectiveness. Along with the success
of the Junior League, The Gamut
Ladder has also begun. We have had a
few rounds of matches, along with a
couple of challenges being made.
With the aid of our Camp Directors,
Mike Hardman and Christine O’Campos
Barry, and camp counselors Abi Henningsgaard,
and Abby Landis, I continue
to have great confidence in their individual
talents to provide each player
with the instruction and support they
need to enhance every participant’s
tennis technique. I have enjoyed seeing
everyone improve in these past few
weeks, and I look forward to the funfilled
remaining weeks of practices and
competition at each level and anticipate
great results from our juniors!
I am also excited to announce the
launch of our first Cattail Creek Junior
Team Tennis Club Championships to be
held August 8 th -21 st . Continue to check
your email for information.
See you on the courts!
USTA News and Pro Shop News
Julie Seanez
Tennis Pro Shop Manager
We had three of our women’s USTA
teams make it to the Maryland District
Tournament. Congratulations to Karen
Valenze, Heather Dull, Kathy Nickey and
all of their team members.
Fall Combo leagues begin the week of
August 1. 5.5, 6.5 and 7.5 levels for the
women and 6.5 and 7.5 for the men will
compete to win their respective leagues
and advance to the playoffs with Howard
County. The season will run until
August 2011
the middle of September.
Upcoming Socials
Please sign up for the below events
online.
Men’s First Thursday
Thursday, August 4, 6:00 p.m.
Men’s First Thursday Make –up
Thursday, August 18, 6:00 p.m.
CCWTA Social: Sets in the City
Friday, August 5, 6:00 p.m.
CCWTA Couples Social: School Pride
Friday, August 19, 6:00 p.m.
Parent/Child Social
Monday, September 5, 3:00 p.m.
Men’s Member Guest
Saturday, September 10, 9:30 a.m.
Cattail Creek Tennis Classic
September 22-25
Please view complete
details, and register to
attend on the Club’s
public homepage.
Sponsors and vendors
are currently begin
accepted and registration
information can
also be found on the site.
Tip of the Month
Keys to More Powerful Shots:
Get in position by using small adjustment
steps in your final preparation
before hitting the ball. Prepare in the
legs by getting lower. Push off from the
ground using the toes and feet.
Step in transfer your bodyweight
forward and through the ball.
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August 2011
Cattail Creek Women’s Tennis Association
We’re having a blast so far this year!
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the
upcoming tennis socials. New members
and beginners are always welcome!
Sets in The City
Friday, August 5th
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Tennis
Dinner to follow.
$6 Grey Goose
Cosmos
Register online.
August 4 & August 18
6:00 p.m.
•All skill levels welcome•
•Round-robin format•
•Beer & soda available
by signature•
•No cost to play•
Weekly Tennis Clinic Schedule
Registration for clinics is available on the Club’s website.
A minimum of 3 Members must be signed up for any
given clinic 24-hours in advance for it to be held. If the
minimum is not met, the instructor will call any Members
signed up to cancel.
Monday
Adult Beginner Clinic 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
CCWTA Couples Social
School Pride Tennis
Friday, August 19
6:00 -7:30 p.m. Tennis
Wear your college
t-shirt or colors.
$5 Firefly Ice Picks
Tuesday
Cardio Tennis Drill
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday
Stroke-of-the-Week 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Quick Start (Ages 4-9) 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Adult Beginner Clinic 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday
Cardio Tennis Drill
Doubles Strategy
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Friday
Quick Start (Ages 4-9) 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday
Cardio Tennis Drill 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
* Pink text indicates a Junior Clinic.
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Pool
August 2011
An End-of-Season Note from Coach K
Phew....did you see that? That was our swim season
that just flew by!!! Parents, what a wonderful bunch of
swimmers you have....respectful, good listeners and
fun loving! We, the coaches, certainly enjoyed
coaching them this summer, working on strokes, and
promoting good sportsmanship, diving and teamwork
THANK YOU!!!
THANK YOU for your generous coaches gifts that we
received at End-of-Season Party! I believe everyone
had a awesome time, as I watched lots of bubbles
being blown through the pool area, dancing and of
course....lots of swimming!! Parents, thanks for participating
in the relay with the coaches...we hope you are
preparing for next year :)
If your child is still interested in swimming, there are
several programs in the area :
Health Unlimited, Mt. Airy
www.myhealthunlimited.com
(Coach Karen works here)
RMSC, Olney and other locations
www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter/rmsc/
(Coach Zeke swims here)
RAC @ UMBC www.racswim.org
Eagles @ Mc Donough www.eagleswimteam.com
Coach Karen and Coach Stevie are still available for
private swim lessons at the pool.
We are actively looking for members to join the Swim
Team Committee for the 2012 season. We have contacted
some of you, however, we are always looking for
more. It is a small time commitment but the joy in your
child's face knowing you are taking part in their sport
is ...priceless!! Please email the swim team or Karen
Banas if you are interested.
SWEET
SUND YS
IN AUGUST
AT THE P
Sundays in August
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
August 7
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
$6 each
August 14
Root Beer &
Creamsicle Floats
$3.50 each
August 21
Cookies n Cream Milkshakes
$3.50 each
August 28
Ice Cream Cones
with Sprinkles
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Leadership
August 2011
Welcome home!
Your Club should always feel like an extension of your own home.
Share your ideas with us and let us know how we can better serve you.
Board of Directors Executive Committee
Andy Wilson, President
andy@lighthousefinancialadvisors.com | 301.674.9785
Tom Cole, Vice President
gtcole1@gmail.com
Gary Garofalo, Treasurer
ggarofalo@harkinsbuilders.com
Dick Lombardo, Secretary
dlombardo@harkinsbuilders.com
Drew Clark, Past President
drew.clark@comcast.net
Tim Reid
Jack Quinn
Dave Jackson
Dick Lombardo
John Jorgenson
Christine Callahan
Golf - Howard Feldman
Green - John Jorgenson
Tennis - Christine Callahan
Membership - Ray Ignacio
Finance - Gary Garofalo
Facilities - Rick Pundzak
House - Jan Pundzak
IT - Jay Swearingen
Swim Team - Karen Banas
Social - Jodi Lahmann
Board of Directors
Committee Chairs
Jim Scalley
Howard Feldman
Cheryl Guth
Jay Swearingen
Jan Pundzak
Mike Jack
howard.feldman@cfmktg.com
john@jjorgenson.com
christinecallahan@msn.com
raymond.ignacio@verizon.net
ggarofalo@harkinsbuilders.com
rick@careysales.com
merryjan512@yahoo.com
jay.swearingen@verizon.net
maloney1@verizon.net
robertlahmann@hotmail.com
Management
Joe Fulco, CCM
joseph.fulco@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 231
Greg Stark, PGA
greg.stark@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 222
General Manager
Head Golf Professional
Nic Flickinger
First Assistant Golf Professional
nic.flickinger@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 223
Joe Mattingly
joe.mattingly@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 235
Director of Tennis
Tim Halter
Head Tennis Professional
tim.halter@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 235
Julie Seanez
Tennis Pro Shop Manager
julie.seanez@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 235
Chris Harriman
Golf Course Superintendent
chris@cattailcreekcc.com 410.489.9178
Kim Kordon
kim.kordon@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 232
Tom Caswell
tom.caswell@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 246
Controller
Executive Chef
Scott Lockwood
Clubhouse Manager
scott.lockwood@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 234
Katelyn Rubright
katelyn.rubright@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 396
Rob Anderson
rob.anderson@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 247
Banquet Manager
Facility Engineer
Lynn Slupski
Membership/Marketing Director
lynn.slupski@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 233
Club Phone Numbers
Main Clubhouse 410.489.4653
Golf Shop 410.489.5224
Green Department 410.489.9178
Tennis Pro Shop 410.989.3683
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