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Cattail Creek Country Club
3600 Cattail Creek Drive | Glenwood, MD 21738 | 410.489.4653
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February 2012
Valentine’s Day
DINNER
Violinist Tuesday Evening
The Kid Zone will be open for babysitting on Tuesday.
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Advance reservations required.
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February 2012
ENTREES
Braised Beef Short Rib Tarts
APPETIZERS
Roasted Red Bell Pepper &
Scallop Bisque with Pernod $8
Italian Sausage, Spinach, &
Potato Soup $7
Warm Pear & Blue Cheese Salad
Applewood Bacon, Belgian Endive,
Crumbled Blue Cheese, Bosc Pears,
Champagne-Pomegranate Dressing,
Toasted Almonds, Baby Greens $9
Ahi Tuna Carpaccio
Sushi Grade Tuna, Pickled Ginger,
Asian Pear-Cucumber Salad, Wonton
Chips, Wasabi Dipping Sauce $13
Southern Chicken & Chorizo Tacos
Southwest Spiced Shredded
Chicken, Chorizo Sausage, Tomatillo
Salsa, Monterey Jack Cheese,
Guacamole, and Sour Cream $10
Shrimp Casino
Bacon, Pecorino Cheese, Lemon,
Parsley, Garlic, Roasted Red
Pepper Aioli $12
Onions, Pee Wee Potatoes, Salsify,
Savory Tart Shells, and Port Wine
Rosemary Reduction $24
Maryland Crab Cake
Mushroom Ragu, Baby Carrots, and
Port Wine Sauce $20
DESSERTS
Raspberry Brulee Cheesecake
Single-$22, Double-$34
Grilled Cowboy Steak
Raspberry Coulis, Vanilla Gaufrette,
and Chantilly Whipped Cream $7
16oz. Cowboy Steak, Au Gratin
Potatoes, French Beans, Black Truffle
Pinot Sauce, and Melted Stilton $38
Mini Crème Brulee &
Warm Bread Pudding
Seafood Cioppino
Shrimp, Lobster, Crabmeat, Pee Wee
Potatoes, Onion Confit, French
Beans, Oyster Mushrooms,
Shellfish Reduction Broth $27
Fennel Crusted Sea Scallops
Sweet Corn Sauce, Braised Bacon
and Tomato Chutney, Red Quinoa,
Shellfish Oil $25
Chilean Sea Bass Two Ways
Rum Glaze, Fresh Berries,
and a Vanilla Wafer $8
Ice Cream Sandwich Trio
Sugared Puff Pastry, Vanilla,
Chocolate, & Mint Chocolate Chip
Ice Creams with Chocolate Sauce,
White Chocolate Mikado and
Cocoa Powder Dusting $8
Chocolate Mousse Cup
Pan-Seared with Bell Pepper-Crab
Salsa, Citrus Steamed Rice & Saffron
Oil and Braised with Baby Clams,
Crispy Potato, Parsley & Shellfish
Reduction $33
Belgian Chocolate Mousse,
Chocolate Shell, Banana Ice Cream,
Strawberry, Champagne Sabayon,
and Whipped Cream $7
Grilled Lamb Loin Chops
Chocolate Layer Cake, Chocolate
Chips, Chocolate Ganache,
Strawberries, Whipped Cream $7
White Beans, Chorizo Sausage, Pee
Wee Potatoes, Garlic, Pearl Onions,
Feta Cheese, & Tomato Fresca $32
Chicken Open Faced Wellingtons
Pan Seared French Chicken,
Mashed Potato, Puff Pastry Biscuits,
Chocolate Midnight Cake
Granny Smith Apple Pie
Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel Drizzle,
and Whipped Cream $6
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From the Desk of the General Manager
Dear Member,
I would like to update you on the selection process for
our new Head Golf Professional. The Search Committee has been working on this important project for the
past several months.
In response to our advertisements, the Club received over
160 resumes for the position.
Howard Feldman, Search Committee Chair, and I, invited the
top 30 candidates to the Club
for hour-long personal interviews. After carefully reviewing our options, 12 candidates
Joseph Fulco, CCM, CCE
were presented to the Search
General Manager
Committee for consideration.
After several weeks, and another round of interviews,
four candidates were selected as finalists.
The remaining candidates were pre-screened to ensure that we could close the hire should we decide to.
One candidate withdrew his resume due to a counteroffer from his current employer. The three finalists
were tasked with preparing two projects for their final
interviews: a plan for a Ryder Cup Event that would
appeal to the entire Membership, and an operating
plan for the new Instructional Facility to include all
necessary components of successfully opening and
operating it.
Additionally, after their final presentations to the
Search Committee, each of the three candidates
joined Search Committee Members and their spouses,
for dinner in the Club’s Restaurant. This social interaction was an outstanding way to get to know the candidates on a more personal level.
I am happy to report that I have hired Jason Marciniec
to be our next Head Golf Professional. Jason is currently the First Assistant Golf Professional at Oakmont
February 2012
Country Club in Pittsburgh. Jason is a Penn State
graduate and he has been mentored by Bob Ford for
eight years. Bob Ford is a legend in the golf business
and his ability to turn out top-rated Golf Professionals
is well documented.
Jason will join the Cattail
Creek Management team in
mid-February. Please join
me in welcoming Jason to
the Cattail family!
I would also like to recognize
the Members of the Search
Committee who volunteered many hours and
worked very hard throughout the entire selection
process:
Jason Marciniec, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Andy Wilson, President
Tom Cole, Vice President
Terry Jubb
Lisa Anderson
Seth Lee
Scott Segrist, Gentlemen’s Invitational Chair, Junior
Golf Committee Chair
Jeff Taylor
Rich Abruscato
Jim Stewart
Howard Feldman, Golf Committee Chair
Chris Harriman, Golf Course Superintendent
Joe Fulco, CCM, CCE, General Manager
If you would like to send Jason a note to welcome
him, his email address is jason@cattailcreekcc.com
Sincerely,
Joe
Joseph C. Fulco, CCM, CCE
General Manager
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Clubhouse
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February 2012
WINTER SHUTDOWN is underway
Clubhouse Closed February 1-9
Reopening for dinner service on Friday, February 10
The Fitness Center and Golf Operation are open as usual.
The staff is currently hard at work repainting,
refinishing, and deep cleaning the Clubhouse to
get it ready for spring. Additionally, a new sound
system is being installed, our server is receiving
important updates, a new high-speed wireless
system is being installed and the Lower Meeting
Room is being remodeled to make it into a more
private space (as seen in the picture to the left).
Friday, February 10
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
12. oz Queen Cut
16. oz King Cut
$26++
$32++
Served with Baked Potato, Side Salad,
Vegetable Medley & Béarnaise Sauce.
50 lobsters were sold in January!
LOBSTER NIGHT
Friday, February 17
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lobster
Nights sell
out! Make a
reservation
early!
An entire Lobsterthemed special menu
View menu details
online!
Whole 2 lb.
Lobster Meals
available by
pre-order by
Feb. 15
$42++ ea.
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Thursday Theme Nights
Thursday, February 16
*The dress code in the Cattail Room will be relaxed on the
16th due to the Magic Show falling on the same evening.
& Thursday, February 23
MENU
Ready-to-Eat NY Strip Steaks
Herbed Chicken • Macaroni & Cheese
Baked & Mashed Potato Bar • Onion Rings
Mixed Green Salad Bar • Vegetable Medley
Sautéed Onions & Mushrooms
Milkshake Station
*Chicken Tenders & Fresh Fruit
will be added on Family Night
Adults $22++ Kids 7-12 $12++ Kids 4-6 $10++
(All kids $15++ on Magic Show Family Night)
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Clubhouse
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Cattail Kids Cooking Class
Saturday, February 11
10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Limited space, sign up today!
Recommended for ages 5-10
$20++ per child
February 2012
Family Night Presents:
Thursday, February 16th
5:00 p.m. Buffet
Steak ‘N Shake Night
6:30 p.m. Show
Featuring
A LIVE Rabbit
Learn to follow a recipe & make:
Perfect Pasta
Breakfast Omelets
Homemade Meatballs
Marinara Sauce
Dessert Crepes
Then enjoy a Lunch Buffet!
$15++
Per Child
Early Bird Happy Hour
in the Founder's Lounge
Wednesdays in February
4:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m.
Complimentary Fruit & Cheese Crudites
$3.50 Domestics |$4 House Wine | $5 Smirnoff Cocktails
Current Clubhouse Hours
Online Restaurant reservations can be
made on the Club’s website from the
private homepage or the ‘Restaurant’ tab.
Winter Shutdown Reminder
The Clubhouse will be closed for
our annual Winter Shutdown
February 1 - 9.
The Fitness Center & Golf Operation will
remain open as per usual during
Winter Shutdown.
Monday & Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday & Thursday
Dinner Only
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Clubhouse
February 2012
Saturday,
February 18
8:00 p.m.
Free to play.
Make reservations online.
Appetizer and drink specials.
Presented by Showtime Trivia
We can help you find a team!
View more details & register online!
Current 2012 Standings
85 – Kelley’s Heroes
84 – No Shows
73 – Holding up the Rear
70 – The Ligers
3.5 – The Babes
40 – Legends in Our Own Minds
35 – Kelly
34 – Da Hood
30 – The A-Team
27 – E is Fur Idiot
Taco & Burrito Theme Night
Thursdays, March 1, 15, 22 & 29
Trivia Night
Friday, March 3
Family Night - Dr. Seuss‟ Birthday
Thursday, March 8
NEW for
2012
Comedy Night at Cattail Creek
featuring the hilarious Keith Barany
Friday, March 9
Executive Chef, Tom Caswell, will
feature non-meat Lenten specials
in the Restaurant every Friday during
Lent beginning Friday, February 24.
Watch the website for details on the
specials and plan to come to the Club!
St. Patrick‟s Day Dinner & Drink Specials
Friday, March 16
Annual Club Membership Meeting
Monday, March 19
Middle School Etiquette
Friday, March 23
Cattail Iron Chef „Round 2‟
Saturday, March 24
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Membership
As
the last step in the joining process before their
Cattail Membership is confirmed, new Members attend a meeting with volunteers from our Membership
Committee. At this meeting,
the new Members typically
mention how excited they are
to get started, what events
they look forward to attending, and which sports they
anticipate getting involved Lynn Slupski, Membership
Marketing Director
with.
There is another statement they make at these meetings though, that I wish was not as predictably common as the aforementioned. It goes something like
this…
”We were looking around the website with the
temporary login we were provided, and we
couldn’t believe how many Members we already
know. We thought the So-in-so’s were the only
ones we knew. Now we’re even more excited!”
So many people come in for a tour of the Club, and
when asked which Members they know, they will
mention one or two families - some even say that they
don’t know any current Members! After joining, virtually ALL of them report back to me that once they
scrolled through the online Member directory, they
found that they actually do know a number of current
Members.
I call this recurring scenario as the “I didn’t know they
were Members” dilemma. During the busyness of day
-to-day life, Cattail Creek probably isn’t realistically a
topic that always comes up in conversation.
February 2012
So I have a challenge and favor to ask of
you…
Please talk about Cattail! Don’t assume that everyone knows about us. The parent you are talking to at
your child’s soccer game, the client you just had lunch
with, the neighbors who moved in last year, or the
friend you’ve played bunko with for the last 5 years,
could all very well be our next new Member at the
Club.
Despite the numerous amenities and activities we offer to appeal to a variety of interests, many people
who may have heard of Cattail, but who aren’t familiar with us, still think of the Club as just being a place
to golf.
Next time you have the chance, please make it a point
to bring up the Club to a non-Member acquaintance or
friend. Ask if it would be ok for someone from the
Club to email them a little bit of information, and then
pass it along to me. If each current Member refers one
new Member, this will be a great year indeed!
Welcome January New Members!
The Mellner Family
Lee, Chari, Madden & Reegan
The Carlson Family
Eric, Kevin, Max, Campbell & Sidney
The Cersovsky-Gaasch Family
Steve, Heidi, Clara & William
The DeBenedetto Family
Lou, Patty, Michael & Peter
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Golf
February 2012
Dear Member,
It is an absolute privilege to serve the Membership as the new Head Golf Professional at Cattail
Creek Country Club. I am honored to become the newest addition to the Cattail Creek family. I
have been on location at Cattail Creek since February 4th and assure you that in the Professional
Shop we are working very hard to provide you, your family, and your friends a proper golf experience.
Joe Fulco and his staff have done a wonderful job welcoming me into the family and I look forward to working with all of them.
I would like to take advantage of the off season by inviting all of you to the Club for either a cup
of coffee or lunch, or to just sit down so I may get to know you and your family. For those of you
who are away, I look forward to your return in the spring and the chance to introduce myself.
I am very excited about this year and I hope your visits to the Club are frequent and memorable.
If there is anything I can do to enhance your experience for the 2012 season, please feel free to
contact me at 410.489.4653 ext. 222 or email me at Jason@cattailcreekcc.com.
Warmest personal regards,
Jason Marciniec, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Jason (third), on a golf trip in Scotland
with Oakmont members.
Jason (left), playing with Juniors at Oakmont
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Golf
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February 2012
APPROACH SHOTS
Nic Flickinger, First Assistant
“From the Show”
It has been a couple of years since
I have been to the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. I was fortunate enough to attend the show
this year and as always, there was
a lot to see and do! Rather than
building up the hype, let me get
right to some of the highlights of
the 2012 PGA Show.
EQUIPMENT
TaylorMade introduces the new RocketBallz family
to their product line. The RocketBallz driver allows the ability to adjust both the loft and face angle
using TaylorMade's FCT (Flight
Control Technology), a mainstay
through their product line. The
RocketBallz fairway wood boasts
that you will gain up to 17 yards on
your shots! The fairway wood and
rescues, feature a Speed Pocket (a
channel on the sole of the club)
which is to increase clubhead
speed for exceptional distance. I hit
the three-wood at the show and it
definitely comes hot off the face!
I love to tinker with different putters
and I think that I may have found
my next new toy! Callaway and Odyssey golf introduced their new Flip
Face putter. Much like the name
says, golfers have the ability to flip
the face of putter between two surface materials based on the course
conditions with just the twist of a
screw. The one face of the putter is
Callaway's White Ice insert, while
the other side showcases their latest creation, Metal-X. The Metal-X
insert is a lightweight aluminum
cover laid over top of a soft Urethane layer, providing a smooth
feel from the putter face. You have
to check this putter out!
CLOTHING Although tech fabrics,
prints, and patterns are still very
much at the forefront of golf apparel, there is definitely a resurgence of the classic look to golf
clothing. One such company that is
true to this ideal is iliac. The products are all handmade and unique,
giving the golfer a special tailored
look and feel. The fabrics are all
lightweight and are designed to
function with every aspect of the
golf swing.
My wife Jane and I were lucky enough to
meet Bert LaMar, CEO, Founder, and
Designer of iliac; it was great to talk to the
man and to see his creations.
One of the new exhibitors to the
PGA Show was Clazic. The company prides itself on being a contemporary casual belt company,
providing a quality belt at an affordable price. The belts are 100% silicone and easily wipe clean of dirt
and marks. The straps are available in both solid and perforated
and come in six different colors for
men and three for women. The true
beauty of this belt: it can be cut to
the desired size you need! Sizes
are printed on the underside of the
belt. Simply size, cut, and connect
the buckle in a matter of seconds.
Look for the Clazic belt in the Golf
Shop soon!
OTHER ITEMS Golf footwear continues to push towards comfort and
a relaxed look. Almost all of the
golf shoe companies are offering a
shoe that provides maximum comfort with the casual appeal. Ecco,
Footj oy, Callaway, Adidas,
Ashworth and many others are providing this type of shoe in their
spring lines. Be sure to check out
these types of golf shoes; your feet
will thank you later!
Making its way around the country
this year will be the Odyssey Putter
Fitting truck & trailer. This monster
truck will be pulling a trailer loaded
with all of the goods to create that
custom putter. The trailer features
two areas: where the custom putters are created, including coloring,
letter stamps, grips, weights,
shafts, lengths and more; and a
room for relaxing while your custom Odyssey putter is created.
I always enjoy attending the PGA
Show! Each year there is something new and exciting. To learn
more about these items or to inquire about other new golf products
for 2012, feel free to drop me a
line!
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Golf
February 2012
Ricky Serrano, PGA
Head Teaching Professional
it to the gym because I will always find something
else that I need to do at that moment instead. A betIf not, you should! It’s not hard to improve your ter way to state my goal would be to commit to going
golf game, but without a plan and specific goals, you to the gym on Mondays and Wednesdays. Remember, the more specific, the better, so let’s take it a
will likely spend all of your time hoping instead of
step further and say I will hit the gym for 45 minutes
improving.
before work every Monday and Wednesday.” Now I
As an instructor, I am fortunate to regularly come
have left nothing open for interpretation.
in contact with successful people who say the key to
Do you want to improve your scoring this year?
success is hard work and a detailed plan. No one
Pick
a specific aspect, such as putting or chipping
wants to think of golf as work as it is what we do to
escape work, but just as your job requires deadlines which account for 65% of your score. Set a plan that
includes dates, times, locations, and other details for
and results, the same goes for your golf game.
this specific short game practice.
The most important word to remember is
Now it’s your turn to set some goals! Don’t say
‘specific.’ Take for example, one of my 2012 golf
you’ll
get to it later, choose a specific date, time and
goals: I would like to be stronger and more flexible
this year, so my goal is to hit the gym more. Unfortu- location right now, and then stick with your plan to
nately, that goal is way too general. I will never make formulate your 2012 golf goals.
Do you have a game plan for your golf
game this upcoming season?
With the colder weather here, now is a great time to check the grips on
your golf clubs. If they are worn out and too slick, have the Golf Shop do
the re-grip for you now while we are in the off-season. A new set of grips
can run from $8-15 each, depending on the brand. If we don’t have your
preferred grip in-stock, we can order them in no time!
Your re-gripped clubs can be ready for you in just a couple days time, and
when the spring weather comes calling, you’ll be glad that you took care of
the maintenance during the winter! Please contact any member of the Golf
Professional Staff to arrange for this service; we can also assess your clubs
to help determine whether they need to be re-gripped yet.
Cattail Creek Golf Shop
410.489.4653 ext. 221
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Golf
GREEN UPDATE
Chris Harriman
Golf Course Superintendent
February is here already and winter is still taking
its sweet time to come out and play. While this is
great news for getting work completed on the
Golf Course in the current time, it may mean for
a very slow start to the spring. Only time will tell.
The new satellite
control system is
completely installed
now on the front nine,
and work continues
on the back nine.
These new control
boxes replace three
different
types of
boxes that used to be
installed
on
the
Course. The old satThe new box on #5 hosts over 30
ellite boxes required different wires for individual sprinkler
constant
attention heads, and power & communication
controls. New grounding technology
and were extremely is inside the box and is trenched into
unreliable. The new the soil.
system is virtually
maintenance free, and both reliability and efficiency will increase exponentially.
The entire irrigation system will now be able to
be controlled from our cell phones as long as we
have service. The newer technology will also
allow us to better utilize the recently refreshed
pump system. Using the pumps to their potential
will increase efficiency in water use and reduce
water run times at night saving electricity and
wear on the piping system. All-in-all, this is an
outstanding, and much appreciated addition to
the Golf Course.
February 2012
In addition to the satellite control boxes, we are
also replacing 200 more sprinkler heads in select
areas around the Course. Last season we saw
serious improvements after replacing about 50
heads in hot spots around the fairways, tees and
greens. During a normal golf round it is hard to
understand why all of these heads need to be
replaced. However, when the sprinklers are up
and running; water is wasted because of a very
poor distribution pattern as well as leaks from the
heads themselves.
The newer heads slip right into the current casing in the soil and provide excellent distribution
and water use efficiency. We hope to have all
the heads installed with new yardages on the
caps by Men’s Club Opening Day.
We have still experienced some weather that
has forced us to stay inside this winter. This is a
good thing since all of the ball washers,
benches, tee markers, cups, flagsticks, bunker
rakes, hole signs, water coolers, hazard stakes,
machinery and maintenance facility itself have to
be cleaned, washed, striped, sanded, scraped,
pressure washed, painted, waxed, polished,
clear coated and put back together. Phew!!
You may have noticed that trash cans were omitted from that list and that is because we have
purchased recycled black plastic trash cans
that will not need any maintenance for a number of years. All of this tedious work that keeps
up indoors, is balanced by the bonus of staying
out of the miserable weather outside.
I hope you can take advantage of the nicer days
this winter, but I also hope that we can get some
good skiing in sooner rather than later so that
spring doesn’t wait until May to show up!
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Tennis/Pool
February 2012
Coach Karen will be selecting 4 Junior Coaches
for the 2012 Crocs Swim Team Season.
The Cattail Creek Women’s Tennis Association
promotes the social aspect of tennis;
ALL Cattail women are encouraged to get
involved whether you are an advanced
player or trying the sport for the first time!
‘I
Interviews for the un-paid positions will be held before
practice from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 29, 30 & 31.
Junior Coaches will assist Head Coach, Karen and her
two Assistant Coaches, Stevie & Sara, with practices and
meets throughout the season.
Those interested in the position, who meet the below
qualification requirements, should have a parent email
Coach Karen with their intent to interview:
karen.heinz@cattailcreekcc.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Tennis’


WINTER MEETING

Wednesday, February 15, 7:00 p.m.
Lower Meeting Room

Complimentary Appetizers
 Door prizes to include a Tennis Bracelet by
Julie Seanez
 Tennis Trivia
 Election of 2012 Board of Directors
Drinks by signature. Please register online.
Half-price Wine List available.


If this will be your first year in CCWTA, or if your
rating has changed since last year, please fill out
the CCWTA registration form under the tennis
section of the ’Member’s Only’ side of the website.

Age 13 or older.
Member of the Crocs Swim Team 2+ years.
Be able to stand with head above water in 4.5
feet.
Proficient in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke
& butterfly.
Knowledge of legal turns and finishes.
Ability to commit to a minimum of two
practices per week.
Junior Coaches will receive:

A Junior Coach Staff Shirt for practices and meets.

Resume-building experience for future coaching
positions.

Ability to apply hours worked to school service
hour requirements.
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A Word from the Pro
Joe Mattingly
Head Tennis Professional
Spring is fast approaching and both
the spring USTA leagues and our own
clinics will be in full swing before we
know it! Please take a close look at
the 2012 Sports Book which will be
out later this month. It is loaded with
reliable information regarding the
Cattail Tennis program.
As the courts begin to fill up with
players this spring, I would like to see
everyone using the online reservation
system to not only reserve courts, but
even more importantly, to sign up for
clinics, fun-in-the-suns, and CCWTA
socials.
Tennis
February 2012
benefits. Maybe you've even added
another improved shot to your game!
That said, many players still may not
know, or understand, the power and
stroke-changing ability of repetition.
Would you like to test this power in
2012? The answer should be “YES!”
Even if you do not have extra time for
high levels of repetition, you can still
improve. Here’s the secret...perform
like a tortoise!
THE TORTOISE
Choose a shot that
you would like to improve. Then,
faithfully, for nine months, plod along
practicing that shot for five minutes
every week– that's right, just five
minutes a week. If you have time to
practice other shots for five minutes,
go for it! You do not even have to
Reservations for the clinics and socials practice techniques, just hit the balls.
must be done online, and in advance, If you would like to practice one or
thus ensuring the desired student to two simple mechanics, that's fine, but
instructor ratios that allow for maxi- just keep hitting the weekly five minmum one-on-one time during the clin- utes.
ics, Our website makes this very easy
to do. Enforcing this policy is one of THE HARE
The pitfall to this five
my top priorities for this season be- minute training is that most players
cause I need to make sure that the will never begin. Why? Because in
players who follow the policy and reg- their minds five minutes a week of a
ister for their clinics in advance, are particular shot will not do much. Their
getting the most out of their time and plot is to wait until they have more
money.
time, then practice for hours a week
Tip of the Month
The plodding tortoise of tennis
Tim Halter
Head Teaching Professional
As we look back on 2011, I hope many
of you who increased your weekly
repetition, are now enjoying the
for hours each week. At the end of
nine months, the player who waited
for the perfect time for that solid
block of practicing, got in zero practice time on their overhead, because
that block of one or two hours is not
feasible!
The player who practiced five minutes
a week, practiced 20 minutes a
month, and 180 minutes in nine
months. That makes three full
hours of overhead practice, and three
hours more than the majority of players! And it only took five minutes
each week! Tell me that wouldn't begin to separate you from the pack!
THE MORAL
The plodder always
beats the plotter! Pick any shot and
become the plodding tortoise of tennis; you will leave the plotting hare in
the dust!
USTA Update
Julie Seanez
Tennis Pro Shop Manager
We are currently in the planning
stages for the spring USTA schedule.
A captain’s meeting will be held at
the Club on Wednesday, February 29,
at 10:00 a.m. Register on the website.
and really get something accom- If you are interested in playing in one
plished. But guess what? That time of our spring USTA leagues and need
help finding a team, just let us know!
never comes!
All levels of players are encouraged to
Let's compare the two different sce- participate, from beginner on up! If
narios. One player plods along, prac- you’ve never played on a USTA team
ticing five minutes a week. The player before, you’re in for a treat and we
plots, waiting for the right time to hit can catch you up to speed quickly!
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Leadership
at Tales
February 2012
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
General Manager
joseph.fulco@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 231
Jason Marciniec, PGA
Tom Cole, Vice President
Head Golf Professional
jason@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 222
gtcole1@gmail.com
Nic Flickinger, PGA
Gary Garofalo, Treasurer
First Assistant Golf Professional
nic.flickinger@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 223
ggarofalo@harkinsbuilders.com
Joe Mattingly
joe.mattingly@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 235
Dick Lombardo, Secretary
dlombardo@harkinsbuilders.com
Tim Halter
Drew Clark, Past President
Director of Tennis
Head Tennis Professional
tim.halter@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 235
drew.clark@comcast.net
Julie Seanez
Board of Directors
Tim Reid
Jack Quinn
Dave Jackson
Dick Lombardo
Jan Pundzak
Mike Jack
Management
Joe Fulco, CCM
Jim Scalley
Howard Feldman
Cheryl Guth
John Jorgenson
Christine Callahan
Tennis Pro Shop Manager
julie.seanez@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 235
Chris Harriman
Golf Course Superintendent
chris@cattailcreekcc.com 410.489.9178
Kim Kordon
Controller
kim.kordon@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 232
Tom Caswell
Executive Chef
tom.caswell@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 246
Committee Chairs
Golf - Howard Feldman
Junior Golf - Scott Segrist
Green - John Jorgenson
Tennis - Christine Callahan
Membership - Ray Ignacio
Finance - Gary Garofalo
Facilities - Rick Pundzak
House - Jan Pundzak
Swim Team - Karen Banas
Social - Jodi Lahmann
howard.feldman@cfmktg.com
ssegrist@cfmortgagecorp.com
john@jjorgenson.com
christinecallahan@msn.com
raymond.ignacio@verizon.net
ggarofalo@harkinsbuilders.com
rick@careysales.com
merryjan512@yahoo.com
maloney1@verizon.net
robertlahmann@hotmail.com
Scott Lockwood
Clubhouse Manager
scott.lockwood@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 234
Katelyn Rubright
Banquet Manager
katelyn.rubright@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 396
Rob Anderson
Facility Engineer
rob.anderson@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 247
Lynn Slupski
Membership/Marketing Director
lynn@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 233
Club Phone Numbers
Main Clubhouse
Golf Shop
Green Department
Tennis Pro Shop
www.cattailcreekcc.com
410.489.4653
410.489.5224
410.489.9178
410.989.3683
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