June-July 2011 - The Field Club

June-July
2011
Annual Junior
Tennis Banquet
By LIZ LAWRENCE
Tennis Instructor
ANNUAL FLEET REVIEW -- Bridge officers and their spouses reviewed
The Field Club fleet aboard Dr. Alan and Claudia Porter’s yacht Ghost Walker.
Virginia and Fleet Chaplain the Rev. Bruce Porter, Rear Commodore Tom
and Paula Martin, Treasurer Jim and Lynn Keller, Secretary David and Alice
Bowman, Vice Treasurer Frank and Karen Strelec, Tessa and Commodore
Ray Suplee. More photos by Pat Voigt are inside on pages 4 and 5.
Summer Safety Reminders
POOL: With the months of summer comes greater use of our pool
and pool area, thus increasing the
danger for our children. We would
like to remind parents, all children
younger than seven years of age and
children of any age who are not proficient swimmers must be accompanied by an adult while in and around
the pool. Babies and toddlers may not
wear diapers in the pool. Swimsuits
are absolutely necessary. Parents assume full responsibility for their children. The lifeguards on duty are not
to be regarded as babysitters. If your
children come to the club with their
nanny/babysitter, be sure to inform
them of the club’s dress code.
DRESS CODE: If you are dressed
to use the pool, please use the bathhouse restrooms. No bathing suits,
cover-ups, or bare feet inside the en-
trance of the clubhouse, including the
restrooms in the courtyard area.
BATHHOUSE: Our housekeeping staff cleans the bathhouse every
morning and checks the area periodically throughout the day. We ask you
to please supervise your children in
this area. We do not want our staff
to have to clean up and repair things,
which may have been prevented.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: All food
and beverages consumed on club
grounds must be purchased at the
club. Please no coolers, food containers, or carry-in pizzas.
SPEED LIMIT: As you know,
throughout the summer months we
have a lot of children enrolled in our
camps on grounds. When the children are playing, they sometimes do
not pay attention to the parking lot
Our Annual Junior Tennis Banquet was another big hit this year with
over 80 juniors from the program
in attendance along with parents,
grandparents and siblings. Following dinner, munchkins to graduating
high school seniors received awards
and recognition for their effort, improvement and sportsmanship. The
highlight of the evening was the
speeches given by our graduating senior, Meghan Drake, Corey Thompson and Connor Kennedy (standing
in for brother, Ross). They related
what their experience starting tennis
as a munchkin and the years hence
at the Field Club had meant to them.
The evening concluded with juniors
and parents rocking the living room
with dancing and good times.
A photo spread of our proud Juniors
is inside this issue.
and moving cars. Please adhere to
the speed limit of 15 mph.
MISCELLANEOUS: Some items
are simply not allowed on our club
grounds. This includes pets, skateboards, roller blades, motorized carts,
and scooters. Non-member children
are the responsibility of the member
who brings them to the club.
These safety rules are mandated
by the House & Rules Committee for
the safety of all our families. If you
have any questions, please contact
Bobby Papazian, General Manager.
From The Wheelhouse
Commodore T. Raymond Suplee
We can now enjoy the Florida
summer months, which include
swimming, pool parties, afternoon
thunderstorms, sunscreen, and
most unfortunately, mosquitoes.
The campus continues to look better each day, thanks to our tireless
staff and Grounds Committee led
by Irene Page. We have completed
our annual hurricane preparedness, which included trimming of
198 palm trees.
June & July start our children’s
programs, which include both children and grandchildren. In addition to our traditional tennis and
sailing programs, we have added
a scuba diving course for teenagers. Our sailing program includes
a new Hobie Cat Wave sailboat.
These programs are activities that
will enrich their lives.
Fresh off our successful Fleet
Review, our boaters under the direction of Fleet Captain Robert
Veeneman (aka Captain Jack Sparrow) successfully navigated to Boca
Grande and home safely. In addition to a dolphin show on the trip
down, the weekend included a visit
to Cabbage Key, golf at the Gasparilla Inn, fishing, nightly gather-
ings, and camaraderie. A beach
front cocktail party hosted by Gordon and Becky Nidiffer capped a
perfect weekend. Some non-boaters including Edie Perkins, her
mother (a resident of Boca Grande),
and Burt & Ellie Schweigaard-Olsen joined in the festivities. No
men, women, children, or animals
were injured during this excursion
and no Titanic award events were
recorded.
The Children’s Annual Tennis
Awards Banquet was sure to create cherished family memories for
all 228 in attendance. A special
thanks to John, Liz, Beth, & Christian for their tireless instruction
in techniques and tennis etiquette
as it will serve our youngest Field
Club members for a lifetime. The
night culminated in multi-generational dancing.
The Pilot Legacy Program established by the Development
Committee has accounted for eight
new members to date, the majority
of our new members for the year.
Anyone with suggestions for additional legacy applicants should remember that the application deadline is fast approaching.
The Green Burgee
Published Monthly for Members of
The Field Club
All tennis players should be
looking forward to the much anticipated refurbishment of our
courts. We will soon have a much
improved playing surface on three
additional courts. While we cannot guarantee improvements to
your game, these revamped courts
do allow for extended playing
hours.
At the halfway point of my
term as Commodore, I would like
to thank the staff, management,
Bridge, Committee Chairs, the
Board of Directors, and membership for their continued support.
Not to mention Tessa who has
done all the work. I consider myself extremely fortunate to call this
Club my own.
Let’s have fun and enjoy the
Club!
Or to put it another way: cast
off for a great summer!
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Can you believe it?
School will be over
and it’s time to
start having fun in
the evenings at
the Lagoon!
Harry Pore, Editor
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Commodore T. Raymond Suplee
Vice Commodore Thomas A. Martin, Jr.
Rear Commodore Mark R. Kapusta
Treasurer James T. Keller
Vice Treasurer Frank E. Strelec
Secretary David G. Bowman, Jr.
Past Commodore James B. Tollerton
Dan A. Carlton
John M. Cranor III
Judy Graham
Phillip A. Kellogg
Susan C. Kosko
Harry R. Pore, III
Michael L. Quillen
Nancy J. Shoemaker
Bobby Papazian, General Manager • Robert Sket, Chief Financial Officer
George Gordon, Food and Beverage Director • Tony Cortez, Executive Chef
Elizabeth Cosby, Executive Assistant
Clubhouse (941) 924-1201 • Pro Shop 924-6281 • Dockmaster 927-8211 • Fax 924-6676
1400 Field Road, Sarasota, Florida 34231 • www.thefieldclub.com
D..J. Music
Thrill of the Grill!
$13.95 adults
$9 children 12 and under
Reservations Recommended
NEW APPLICATIONS
William A. Buckingham
199 Whispering Sands Drive 307,
Sarasota 34242
Proposer: Joseph Jennings
Sponsor: Dr. Alfred Hernandez
James W. Getzen (Minta)
8871 Fishermen Bay Dr.
Sarasota, 34231
Children: Wyatt & William
Proposer: Jolane Rutherford
Sponsor: Susan Shumway
Mary Areca Babcock-Pahules
4939 Hidden Oaks Ln., Sarasota, 34231
Proposer: M. Lewis Hall, III
Sponsor: John Steele, MD
Beth Cotner (John Alogna)
1675 Bay Harbor Ln., Sarasota 34231
Proposer: Robert Lonsdale
Sponsor: Alan Porter, MD
Jerry W. Ruschau (Linda)
5145 Oxford Dr., Sarasota 34242
Proposer: Kenneth Henson, MD
Sponsor: John Cranor
Michelle Crabtree (Larry Davenport)
6202 Stillwater Ct.,
University Park 34201
Proposer: Doyle King
Sponsor: Robert W. Brown
Ronald A. Allbee (Susan Callahan)
3810 Flamingo Ave., Sarasota 34242
Proposer: Noelle Haft
Sponsor: Jim Tollerton
Colleen Shoemaker (Brad)
1313 Hillview Drive, Sarasota 34239
Children: Connor, Caroline, William,
Henry, & Charles
Proposer: Dr. Malcolm Nalls
Sponsor: W. Edward Levins
Robert H. Dickinson (Sally)
1471 Peregrine Point Dr., Sarasota 34231
Children: Patrick, Robert, Grace, and Anne
Proposer: Charles Stottlemyer
Sponsor: Michael Quillen
The above persons have applied
Club Reciprocities
For Summer Months
We are pleased to announce
that we once again have summer
reciprocity agreements with Sara
Bay Country Club and The Founders Club. For detailed information
please refer to our website or to our
Club bulletin board. If you have
questions please don’t hesitate to
contact Bobby Papazian or Elizabeth Cosby.
for membership to The Field Club. If
you know an applicant and would like
NEW MEMBER
to write a letter of recommendation
Christopher B. Kerr (Dina)
3535 Flamingo Ave, Sarasota 34242
Daughters: Jordan & Sydney
Proposer: Michael Hays
Sponsor: Michael Quillen
or support, please send your letter to
General Manager Bobby Papazian
at The Field Club, 1400 Field Road,
Sarasota, FL 34231. If you have a letter you would prefer to submit in confidence, please send to Admissions
Committee
Tyler G. Hyslop (Karissa)
2500 Riverview Court, Sarasota 34231
Children: Jack (expected 5/2011)
Proposer: Richard Donegan
Sponsor: Patty Sullivan
PROVISIONAL MEMBERS
Ariane Dart (Robert)
1301 Dixie Lee Lane, Sarasota 34231
Children: Arianna, Lyndsey & Alex
Proposer: Morgan O’Donoghue, MD
Sponsor: Richard T. Williams, III
Gerald A. Kolschowsky (Karen)
8600 Midnight Pass, Rd., #501
Sarasota 34242
Proposer: Julie Delaney
Sponsor: Arthur Wood
Deanne K. Spoor (Thomas)
83 Osprey Pt. Dr., Osprey 34229
Proposer: Ann Peek
Sponsor: Dr. Wesley Peterson
Joan A. Mendell
1111 Ritz Carlton Drive, Sarasota 34236
Proposer: Paulette Vitrier Blair
Sponsor: Denise Barker
Werner K. Hartenberger (Karen)
990 Blvd. of Arts, # 703, Sarasota 34236
Proposer: Jim Tollerton
Sponsor: William Lambrecht
George “Pepper” Dietz, Jr. (Deborah)
2518 Marblehead Dr., Sarasota 34231
Children: Delainey & Park
Proposer: R. Scott Collins
Sponsor: James Ritchey
Jon Newsome (Susan)
1420 Westbrook Dr., Sarasota 34231
Proposer: Harry Haskins
Sponsor: Bob White
Peter Bierwerth (Milly)
500 S. Palm Ave, Unit 111
Sarasota 34236
Proposer: Fred Derr
Sponsor: Howard Crowell
A. David Slater (Gail)
1313 Ladue Lane, Sarasota 34231
Proposer: Bill Dooley
Sponsor: Chuck Treibly
Charles E. Exley, Jr. (Carol)
1255 N. Gulfstream Ave
Bay Plaza, Unit 407, Sarasota 34236
Proposer: R. Elton White
Sponsor: Tom Towler
Nicholas M. DiCianni (Linda)
7070 Grassland Ct., Sarasota 34241
Proposer: Cope Garrett
Sponsor: David Watson
Thomas R. Williams (Carol)
1247 Westway Drive, Sarasota 34236
Proposer: Raymond White
Sponsor: General Howard Crowell
Geoffrey C. Michel (Brenda)
4495 Oakview Drive, Sarasota 34232
Children: Ava & Sawyer
Proposer: Robert Brown
Sponsor: Ray Suplee
Karen M. Hamad, MD
(Jon Yenari, MD)
1809 Roland St., Sarasota 34231
Children: Lauren & Sage
Proposer: John Steele
Sponsor: T. Raymond Suplee
John Ross with crew aboard Weather Girl Too
Carlotta Cooley snaps her salute
Steven Herb with crew aboard
Herbaceous
Bagpiper Scott MacLeod and Club staff
greet the fleet
Kitty Lee Mann with crew aboard Navajo
David Allen with crew aboard
GrumpyzCrown
Dr. John Steele with crew aboard
Adelie
Carroll Esry with crew aboard The Jayhawk
Allan Weis aboard well-decorated kayak
2011 Annual Fleet Review
Hurricane Preparedness Reminders
As hurricane season approaches, please take the time and effort to
plan necessary actions to secure and
protect your vessel. Dockmaster
Freddy asks you to inspect
your vessel in preparation
of this year’s storm season.
Together with your help
we can keep the clean up
and repairs to a minimum.
If needed, the Dockmaster
can assist you up to the
arrival of the hurricane.
Please follow the tips listed below. If you have any
questions, please contact
Freddy.
Make sure your vessel
is in good condition. This
includes the hull, deck
hardware, rigging, ground tackle,
machinery, and electronics. Fuel
tanks should be topped off at this
time as well.
Inspect the vessel’s deck hardware. (primary chocks, cleats, bitts,
bollards, and winches)
Check mooring lines
and replace if wear or
chafing is present.
Remove as much gear
from the boat as possible.
For insurance purposes,
make an inventory list
of all equipment left on
board.
Shut sea cocks and cap
off all or plug unvalved
through-hull fittings such
as sink drains.
Double line your vessel. These should be larger
in diameter than your
normal lines, including spring lines.
If your boat can be removed from
the water, consider doing so.
Fleet Review
Sandra and Allan Weis,
Corlotta and Dick Cooley
Tessa and Commodore Ray Suplee
Tracy provided professional
stewardship to the Bridge officers
Elle and Billy Springer,
Sally Crowell
New Club Burgee
Jim VanWinkle and Bobby show
off our new large burgee especially
made for our flag pole. Several have
asked why the burgee seems to be
flown higher than the American flag.
Note that we have a marine flag pole
with both a “spreader” and a “gaff.”
A marine pole represents the mizzen
mast of a sailing vessel of old. The
usual location of the national emblem was off the transom or end of
the ship, the place of honor. Because
the boom of a sailing vessel usually
extended beyond the transom the
national emblem had be flown out of
the way or above the boom. It ended
up at the top end of the gaff. At the
same time, the “owner’s flag” flew at
the top of the mizzen or peak of the
mast. As you look at our flag pole,
envision a sailing ship moving away
from the land “wearing” the national
emblem at the end of the gaff and the
owners flag (our burgee) at the peak
of the mast. Nautical lore and Navy
regulations govern this arrangement
and you will see it at every yacht club,
Navy base or Coast Guard Station.
-Gen. Howard G. Crowell, Jr.
M A N AG E R ’ S M E S SAG E
By BOBBY PAPAZIAN
General Manager
June is upon us and here at the
Club we now officially recognize
summer! We have plenty of fun activities ahead and are looking at a
full calendar of events for the warmer months. As you may notice this
issue of the Burgee is a combination
of both June & July so please be sure
to mark your calendars as this issue has a long list of family friendly “Save the Dates”. Summer also
brings a few minor rule changes
and outlet modifications you should
be aware of. Before I go any further,
I’d like to first remind you of these
traditional summer changes:
The dress code in the Dining
Room is smart casual on both the
upper and lower levels for dinner, effective June 1st. The Dining
Room is closed for lunch during
the summer months; however, the
Grill Room and Lagoon Terrace are
available.
The Lagoon Terrace will once
again resume its dinner operations
on Tuesday – Saturday evenings.
Beginning June 7th this venue will
be available for lunch service Tuesday – Saturday. Sunday hours are
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
We are no longer offering Sunday Brunch (with the exception of
Father’s Day, June 19th). Breakfast
has moved and is now offered in the
Dining Room (rather than the Captain’s Room) and the serving time
will be extended to 1:00 p.m. rather
than noon. Our very successful a la
carte dinner will remain in effect.
Please take note that lifeguards
will be on duty full time at the pool
starting June 3rd. A lifeguard’s job
is to ensure the safety and protection of the children while at the
pool, however, we still hold the parents accountable for the children’s
behavior. Please make sure to be
present and accompany your chil-
dren while they are using the pool
facilities.
Unfortunately, summer also
brings us hurricane season. The Marina Committee has been working
diligently on upgrading our hurricane preparedness plans. I’d like to
remind all of the boaters of the Club,
especially to our slip holders with
boats docked in our marina that it’s
imperative for you to follow these
plans. All slip holders in the marina
will be sent an updated Hurricane
Preparedness / Emergency Contact
Form by mail to be filled out and
returned to the administrative office. In addition, our Marina Committee has approved reading material with information on hurricane
preparedness. All other boaters of
our Club who are interested in acquiring this information it will be
available at the Dock Masters office.
I highly encourage you to drop by
and pick up a copy!
Summer is an exciting time
because we focus our attention on
the families of our Club. We have
a huge list of fun events including
camps, classes, & picnics planned
for those who stick around for the
summer months. I’m excited to report that we are introducing a new
Teen Scuba program! Not only
will this include lessons in our
swimming pool, but upon graduation, teens will dive in the clear
waters of the Gulf. Space is limited
so please take a look in this issue
of the Burgee for more details –
you’re children can become certified divers in just one week! Also,
be on the lookout for our Father’s
Day festivities, another mother /
daughter fashion show, and our
successful etiquette courses. Not
to mention the ever popular movie nights – yes folks, they’re back!
Chef Tony will also introduce a series of Children’s Cooking Classes
where kids will learn how to pre-
Commodore Suplee introduced
Collin Toale to the Board. Collin is
the grandson of David & Kathleen
Toale and, as part of a school
assignment, shadowed Bobby as a
management intern. “As a youngster
Collin participated in Club activities
including our famous cooking
classes,” Bobby said. “He’s a prime
example of all the extraordinary
children that are growing up and
learning useful skills through our
Field Club programs.”
pare a three course meal!
Please don’t forget to sign your
children/grandchildren up for summer camp. The Children’s Committee has created themes for each
week of the Day Camp and I’m confident the themes will be extremely
entertaining to our children participating. Our sailing program has
exciting news as we have added
a new vessel to the fleet – a Hobie
Wave! Our junior sailors will get the
privilege of sailing the new vessel
this summer! Registration forms for
both Day & Sailing Camp are available on our website or in the reception office. All weeks are available!
Also, our junior tennis programs are
in full swing with some new and exciting technical approaches. If interested in participating please contact
Liz Lawrence in the Pro Shop for
registration.
Can you believe its summer!
Let’s put that sunscreen on, kick
back, relax, and get ready for a summer of fun! Mrs. Dietz it’s only six
more months until Christmas!
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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WATER AEROBICS
Every Monday-Wednesday-Friday
9:00 a.m. – Rain or Shine!
$8 per session
DINNER
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5:30PM-8:00PM
BAR
12:00PM-9:00PM
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LUNCH
UNAVAILABLE
DINNER
Tuesday-Saturday
5:30PM-9:00PM
Breakfast
(Dining Room)
A la carte Dinner
(Grill Room)
GRILL ROOM
10
4
Fourth of July
Full Day
Celebration
5
6
Tennis Camp ONLY
11
Children’s Cooking
Class (Session 1)
Pasta Night
12
13
The Literary Ladies &
2nd Wednesday
Book Club
Breakfast
(Dining Room)
A la carte Dinner
(Grill Room)
17
7
1st Thursday
Book Club
4th Session
Day Camp ONLY
14
15
16
Florida Cracker
Party
Bastille Day
Celebration
Pasta Night
18
19
20
21
22
5th Session of
Summer Camp
Tuesday - Saturday
5:30PM-9:00PM
SUNDAY
11:30AM–5:00PM
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LUNCH
Tuesday - Sunday
11:30AM–5:00PM
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1400 Field Road
Sarasota, FL 34231
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11:30AM-11:00PM
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6th Session of
Summer Camp
Breakfast
(Dining Room)
A la carte Dinner
(Grill Room)
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Lobster & Cajun
Boil Bash
Pasta Night
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Sunday
Junior Tennis Banquet
And Awards Night
Seniors Corey Thompson and
Meghan Drake.
OUTSTANDING IMPROVEMENT -- (back row) Maggie Fee,
Caroline Bowman, Sean Drake. (front) Rachael Swain
Jacob Galindo, Jack Rees.
BLAKE - GRAF TEAM -- (back row) Patrick Buck,
Jack Hays, Kaki France, Mathew Pitchford (most
improved), Amanda Natherson and
Tyler O’Donohue (most improved). (front)
Savelle Robinson, Sam Wexler and Brooke Collins.
BEST OF THE BEST -- Best backhands Connor Kennedy and
Jackie Landry, best footwork Lexi Dingle, best volley
Christopher Winton-Burnette and best drop shot Joshua Galindo.
Most sets recorded
Avery Brooksbank
LAVER - CHANG TEAM -- (back row) Noelle Kough
MacKenzie Quigley, Gabby Holliday. MOST IMPROVED (front)
Paige Lindsay, Sam Maxwell, Read Quarles, Alli Skirball,
Rachael Galindo and Mercedes Elizalde.
SPORTSMANSHIP WINNERS -- (back row)
Sandy Arthur, Harris Dunlap. (front) Sydney Rees,
Abby Quigley and Connor Shoemaker.
SAMPRAS TEAM -- Sydney Hays most improved, Allison Rees,
Zoe Leereveld, Sophia Skirball and Sophe Leereveld.
Achievement winners
Jack Hautamaki and
Rosie Belmont with Associate
Pro Chris Koutras.
NADAL TEAM -- (back row) Thomas Cramer, Sam Reisky,
Andrew Winton-Burnette. (front) Conor O’Neill, William Jorgensen,
MOST IMPROVED Graham Linehan and Avery Brooksbank.
GAME WINNERS -- Caroline Bowman, Conor O’Neill,
Brooke Collins, Natalie Carrion and (front) Connor Shoemaker.
Munchkins Natalie Steele and
Henry Shoemaker.
MUNCHKINS -- (back row) Will Becker,
Noah Suplee, Kevin O’Donoghue and Evelina
Gardner. (front) Mary Beth Damico, Lindsay Dart,
Cal Hengel, Natalie Carrion and Audrey Tucker.
TEEN SCUBA
Scuba Quest Teams up
withThe Field Club!
Become a certified diver!
Scuba Lesson Special for Field Club members only!
Limited to 8 teens per a session • (ages 13 – 19)
$300 including lunch
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June 13 – 17 • July 18 – 22 • August 8 – 12
Personal Equipment Required:
Mask, fins, snorkel, weight belt & weights
Space is Limited
Call Elizabeth Cosby at 924-1201 today to sign up!
DAY CAMP! TENNIS CAMP!
SAILING CAMP!
Did you sign up your
children/grandchildren for camps yet?
June 13th through August 8th
(Tennis Camp is the only camp offered the week of July 4.
No Sailing Camp offered the week of July 11.)
Day Camp ($200 per week)
Sailing Camp ($230 per week) &
Tennis Camp (cost dependent on age/group)
Registration forms are available on our website at
www.thefieldclub.com. and in our Reception Office.
For further assistance please contact
Elizabeth Cosby at 924-1201.
Rita Steele sailed the Club’s
new Hobie “Wave” in the
recent Fleet Review.
Sailing Camps
Ready To Begin
By RITA STEELE
Junior Chair
The summer is upon us which
means Sailing plans for camps are
being made and finalized. We welcome back three of last year’s coach’s:
Jake Arme, Chelsea, and Brian Firth.
Chelsea has just completed her college freshman year and we are happy
to have her back! We are so fortunate
to have such talented and enthusiastic coaches. We are currently working on the logistics of launching
our JY-15’s and the new Hobie Wave
while work on the ‘Marina bridge’
continues. We hope to use the floating docks while the bridge project is
underway. The weather looks to be
perfect for our first week of classes
to start June 13th. Remember to sign
your children up for camp if you
haven’t already done so!
We have been working hard to
expand the sailing committee – and
I’m proud to say we are now four
strong! Special thanks to Michael
Quillen (our Board Liaison), Heather
O’Neill, and Pete Quarles for joining
me. We are looking forward to a fun
and safe summer!
FLEET CAPTAIN’S REPORT
Great Boca Grande Weekend
By ROBERT VEENEMAN
Fleet Captain
The cruise weekend began with
Ghostwalker (Porters), Grumpyxcrown (Allens) and Navajo (Veenemans & Suplees) arriving Thursday after cruising down the coast
with performing porpoises. Alan
and Claudia quickly hosted all with
a welcoming cocktail party. Friday included a quick shopping and
lunch trip to Cabbage Key aboard
the Navajo. Weathergirl Too (Rosses
and Stephans), Our Way (Clarks)
and Jayhawk (Esrys, Hummels &
Schweigaard-Olsens) arrived safely.
We were joined by the Nidiffers
and Frank Strelec for an impromptu
gathering at the marina dock and
then headed off to the Temptations
for a great time & delicious dinner.
Adult Mixed Doubles
Round Robin
July 4th
•
9:30AM
Let’s take a break from
the dress code!
Show your American pride
and wear red, white, & blue!
Please contact the Pro Shop
for details and registration.
924-6281 or tennis@thefieldclub.com
Join Us
Sundays
at the Club
Saturday was another shopping,
biking and rough golf courtesy of
Gordon Nidiffer. Odyssea (Bucks)
arrived after a bout with torrential
rain, but made it safe and sound.
Gordon and Becky graciously hosted the whole crew at the Boca Beach
Club for cocktails and a terrific pot
luck supper with fantastic views.
Sunday was a great day for most of
the boats to return home and a lucky
few to continue enjoying the coastal
boating life.
Next up is the wonderful adventure weekend to Tween Water,
Captiva Yacht Club, Caya Costa and
Sanibel. Carla and Pete Smith are the
cruise leaders and we are all looking
for more folks to join us for this great
time, excellent food and exploring.
Safe and fun boating to all!
Friday Night
Mixed Doubles
Beginning Friday night, June
10 at 6:00pm, join us for mixed
doubles matches. Points will be
awarded for participation, split sets
and wins. These points will be accumulated during June and July.
Participants must call or e-mail the
Pro Shop by noon on Fridays to let
us know that you would like to
participate on that particular Friday. Happy Hitting!
BREAKFAST
in the Dining Room
8:30 AM to 1 PM
LUNCH
in the Lagoon Terrace
Your Fleet Captain,
Robert Veeneman
in conjunction with
the Club presents
Florida Cracker
Party
Saturday, July 16th
Calling all members!
Throw on that camo, a pair of
overalls, paint on a farmer’s tan
and come GET’R DONE at
this fun spirited-themed party!
The Dining Room will transform
into a cracker’s dream with a
dinner buffet created especially for
the evening by Chef Tony!
Not to mention you can dance the
night away to good tunes!
You won’t want to miss it!
$25.95 per person
Reservations Recommended
Father’s
Day
Sunday
June 19th
Treat your Dad!
Brunch is back for this special day
only! Come to the Club with
your family!
Brunch
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
(Breakfast not available)
11:30 AM – 5:00 PM
$25.95 adults / $16 Children 12 and under
A LA CARTE DINNER IN
THE GRILL ROOM
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
A la Carte Dinner
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Reservations are greatly appreciated!
The Urn At The Turn
By IRENE PAGE
Grounds Chair
I have frequently been asked about the Urn that now
sits on the turn of the main road to the Field Club. Much
has been lost over time as to just when the Victorian Urn
was gifted. Our historian, Jane Nelson, had just located
some information a few days before I stopped her and
asked what was known about the antique Urn. The Urn
was a gift from Gordon and Janice Palmer. Gordon was
the grandson of Bertha Palmer and was one of the first
commodores of the Field Club. The Urn was originally located in Bertha Palmer’s garden after its arrival in Florida.
It was placed on the lower lagoon patio for many years
where it could be seen from the dining room windows.
Time and elements took a heavy toll on the Urn and
it was rusting away - I decided to attempt to save it. Dave
Laverdure, our Facilities Director and I contacted foundries in our area and only two companies would even consider trying to restore the Urn. It took more time and effort
to renovate than anyone ever considered, especially the
company that got the restoration contract.
Special thanks to Jane Nelson and our Foundation
Board who had the foresight to preserve club history so
we have the Urn on the turn. We can all enjoy a beautiful
piece of history as we come to and from our club.
Summer
Lunch
Options
During the
“summertime”period,
June 1st – October 31st
the Grill Room,
Grill Room Terrace
(and Lagoon Terrace
beginning June 7th)
are available for
all your lunch needs.
The Dining Room will be
unavailable for lunch.
IT’S SUMMER
AND THAT MEANS NEW
LUNCH & DINNER MENUS!
Also, don’t forget about
Tony’s Specials!
Gathered at the Urn are Commodore
T. Raymond Suplee, treasurer of The Field Club
Foundation; Jane Nelson, Foundation member and
Historical Committee Chair; Lt. General
Howard Crowell, Foundation president; Irene Page,
Grounds Committee Chair, and Robert Veeneman,
Grounds Committee representative.
BRIDGE COR NE R
APRIL
THURSDAY
AFTERNOON
BRIDGE WINNERS
Dot Scheurenbrand and
Valerie Perkins
TUESDAY EVENING
BRIDGE WINNERS
Calvin Owen &
Bert Schweigaard-Olsen
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
April 29
N-S
1- Bert Schweigaard-Olsen
& Joan Peterson
2 – Mariana Hill &
Keota Holroyd
3- Laurie Goring &
Mimi Vittert
E-W
1- Barbara Siemer &
Betty Herr
2- Martin Portnoy &
Roger Kipp
E-W
1- Gay Boylston &
Betty Herr
May 6
2 – Roger Kipp &
N-S
Martin Portnoy
1- Sue Ruhle &
3 – Molly Moffat &
Dede Kluckhohn
Fred Moffat
2 – Laurie Goring & Mimi
May
20
Vittert
N-S
3- Barbara Siemer &
1 - Joan Peterson & MarBetty Herr
E-W
tha Burger
1- Debra Werman &
2 - Roger Kipp &
Cathleen Bartinikas
Laurie Goring
2- Marilyn Robinson &
3/4 - Nancy Dane & Mary
Louise Lamere
Ruggles
3- Naomi Smith &
3/4 - Alice Rau &
Molly Moffat
Barbara Siemer
May 13
E-W
N-S
1- James Freeman &
1- Ann Peek &
Bella Adams
Mary Dee
2- Joan Peterson &
2- Duncan Finlay & Peter
Mariana Hill
Reinheimer
3- Mary Ruggles &
3- Fred Moffat &
Nancy Dane
Molly Moffat
3- Michele Wolk &
Duncan Finlay
What They’re Reading
First Thursday Book Club
The First Thursday Book Club will meet in the
Living Room June 2nd at 4:30 p.m. The Immortal Life of
Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot will be reviewed by
Millie Bryant and dinner will then follow in the Grill
Room.
The July 7th meeting will follow the same format.
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, by Helen Simonson will be
reviewed by Heather Spector.
The Literary Ladies
The Literary Ladies’ Book Club has chosen two
very interesting books for their early summer reading!
The club will meet on Wednesday, June 8, at noon for
lunch and book discussion. The June book selection is
The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes, by Diane Chamberlain,
with discussion led by Jean Herb.
The July book selection is The Samuri’s Garden, by
Gail Tsukiyama. The meeting will be held on July 13th
with Kim Merritt leading the discussion.
Reservations for both meetings should be made by
email to Kathy Bobbitt at [email protected] as
soon as possible.
2nd Wednesday Book Club
The Second Wednesday Book Club will meet on
Wednesday, June 8th, with the discussion beginning at
11:00 a.m. followed by lunch. The June book selection is
Eden Close, by Anita Shreve.
The July 13th meeting will follow the same format.
The Madonnas of Leningrad, by Debra Dean will be discussed followed by lunch.
National Pink Day
Fashion Show
Thursday, June 23rd
It was such a hit last year we’ve decided to bring it back!
You won’t want to miss this spectacular
mother and child fashion show & luncheon!
11:00 a.m. Cocktails
11:30 a.m. Fashion Show • 12”15 p.m. Lunch
$25 Adults including glass of wine
$9.95 Children 12 and under, including summer punch
Reservations Necessary – 48 Hour Cancellation Policy
BASTILLE
DAY
CELEBRATION
Thursday, July 14
A French Dinner Buffet
$17.95 per person
$9.95 children 12 and under
(a la carte menu
will be available also)
Reservations Appreciated
LAGOON TERRACE
SUMMER SCHEDULE
– LUN C H–
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Beginning June 7th - Tuesday through Friday
11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays
Father’s
Day Eve
Family
Dance
Saturday,
June 18th
– D I N N ER–
Get all dressed up and bring
the family to dinner!
Come celebrate all the
wonderful Dads here at the Club
and dance the night away!
–EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT–
SPECIAL SET MENU
A LA CARTE ALSO AVAILABLE
Reservations are appreciated.
Call the receptionist today!
5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday
Sundays - 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Children’s Sunset Movie & Buffet
Buffet includes: Chicken Fingers, French Fries, Mac & Cheese
Movie begins at 7:00 p.m.
Get comfy! Chairs are available.
*In case of inclement weather, the movie will be shown in the Captain’s Room if available
SUMMER DRESS CODE
Effective June 1st – October 31st
Dining Room both upper and lower levels
SMART CASUAL DRESS
Tuesday through Sunday
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Friday, July 29th
It’s the end of minimums!
Make sure to bring your
guests and use it all up!
Chef Tony is sure to impress
with this all-you-can-eat
LOBSTER boil.
$29.95 per person
Reservations Recommended
Join Us
For a Cruise
Tween Waters /
Captiva Yacht Club
June 9-12
Please contact the Dock Master or
Fleet Captain Robert Veeneman
for additional information and
sign up.
Full Day Celebration!
A July 4th reminder for
an entire day and night of
excellent activities at the Club!
FIRST join us for The Lawrence Crispell Memorial Day Junior Round Robin
starting at 9:00AM and later an Adult Mixed Doubles Round Robin to begin at 2:00PM.!
NEXT be ready for some water and poolside fun! We will have the favorite inflatable
slip-n-slide for the enjoyment of the children and a DJ for some musical entertainment.
As always, we will have hula hoops, limbo and lots of pool toys! After all the activity, enjoy
a delicious buffet and cool refreshing drinks!
WITH ALL THE ACTIVITY AROUND THE POOL, please be sure to keep an eye on your
children at all times. There will also be lifeguards on duty! We encourage a terrific funfilled day, but safety as well!
FOR THE EVENING ACTIVITIES, we will offer a Patriotic Buffet and entertainment!
After dinner, please hang around to view the Siesta Key fireworks display out on our lawn
or peninsula. This will be a fantastic evening spent visiting, eating, laughing and dancing
with friends!
There will be no “set” time to arrive for dinner. Your own choice of time.
RESERVATIONS GREATLY APPRECIATED FOR BOTH THE DAY AND NIGHT
CELEBRATIONS.
Please note that we will be closed on Tuesday, July 5th.
Legacy Program
Ends On June 30
Now that the tax filing deadline is behind us, don’t miss the
deadline of June 30 for the Pilot
Legacy Program.
Completed applications must
be filed by June 30, to be considered under the program.
The program is a member
benefit available for a limited
time. Rules for the program are as
follows;
THE FIELD CLUB
RULES FOR
PILOT LEGACY PROGRAM
EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2011 –
JUNE 1, 2011
Any adult child or grandchild
of a current member of The Field
Club may apply for consideration
for membership in The Field Club
between the above dates and, if
ultimately approved for membership, shall receive an initiation fee
of $9,975.00 plus tax, subject to the
following conditions:
Co-Ed
Water
Aerobics
is back!
With Certified Instructor
Sally Griffin!
Mon – Wed – Fri
Mornings • 9:00 AM
(Classes start
Wednesday, June 1st)
$8 per class
Sessions are held rain or shine!
(Cancelled only by lightning)
Please call now to
save your spot in the pool!
Lifeguards
are back on duty
starting Friday,
June 3rd!
1. The Member cannot act as a
Proposer or Sponsor, but must
provide written consent to their
adult child’s application to the
Club;
2. The applicant shall be subject
to all other admissions
and membership rules and
procedures the same as any
other applicant for membership
to The Field Club.
The rules set forth above shall
remain in effect for all applications
submitted between
January 1, 2011 and June 1,
2011.
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
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Permit 939
SAVE
THESE
DATES
JUNE
✔ June 3 – End of School Party
✔ June 7 – Summer Hours Resume
✔ June 11- Club CLOSED in Evening.
Lagoon Terrace Dining Available
✔ June 13 – First Session of
Summer Camp
✔ June 18
8 – Father’s Day Eve Family Dance
✔ June 19 – Father’s Day Brunch
✔ June 20
0 – Second Session of
Summer Camp
✔ June 23 – National Pink Day Fashion Show
w/ Lilly Pulitzer
✔ June 27
7 – Third Session of Summer Camp
JULY
✔ July 4 – Fourth of July / Full Day Celebration
✔ July 5- CLUB CLOSED
✔ July 9 – Children’s Cooking Class #1
✔ July 11 – Fourth Session of
Summer Camp
✔ July 14 – Bastille Day Celebration
✔ July 16- Florida Cracker Party
✔ July 18 – Fifth Session of
Summer Camp
✔ July 23
22 – Children’s Cooking Class #2
✔ July 25
5 – Sixth Session of
Summer Camp
✔ July 29 – Lobster & Cajun Boil Bash
AUGUST
✔ August 1 – Seventh Session of
Summer Camp
✔ August 6 – Etiquette Class
✔ August 8 – Eighth & Final Session of
Summer Camp
✔ August 19 – Back to School
Blowout Party