TUPELOCOUNTRYCLUB.ORG FEBRUARY 2014

TUPELOCOUNTRYCLUB.ORG
FEBRUARY 2014
TUPELOCOUNTRYCLUB.ORG
LETTER FROM THE
PRESIDENT
GENERAL MANAGER
I would like to thank the membership
for your patience during our General
Manager search. We tried to be as
thorough as possible and perform our
due diligence. The Board is excited about
the future with Justin Flaherty in charge.
He is making changes that will improve
member service, and will help us operate
more efficiently.
I am concerned that this weather might be
my fault! I thought we were getting away
from cold temperatures by coming back
south but apparently I was mistaken! I’ll try
to do better as we move forward!
I would also like to thank you for the
opportunity to serve the Club as President
of the Board of Governors. This has
been an eventful year at the Club and I
believe we are well positioned to have a
successful 2014 as Bobby Lehman begins
his term as President. I would also like
to thank retiring Board members Greg
Burks, Greg Ray, and Mark Prince for the
time and effort they have invested in their
service to the Club.
Mark your calendars today and don’t
forget our annual stockholders meeting at
6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24th.
Tony
BROWSE FOR BRUNCH
Members, look for your member number hidden
within this newsletter. When you find it call 840-3277.
It must be before the next newsletter is published. A
complimentary brunch for two on the Sunday of your
choice during the following month is our way of saying
“Thank You” for being a valued member.
WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS TO THE CLUB!
John & Sydney Darnell
As I get more familiar with the club, the
one thing I see that needs immediate
attention is our communication with you,
the members. We have heard from many
of you that you are not receiving club emails
or announcements of upcoming events. We
think we have identified the problem and are
working on correcting this right away. In the
meantime, please double check with us that
we have your correct address and know that
we are committed to improving in this area.
Also, we encourage you to let us know what
the best way to reach you might be. We are
not opposed to a good, old fashioned phone
call if that’s what it takes!
The freezing temperatures in January left
us with less than ideal opportunities to play
golf and tennis. With that being said, please
remember that all of our dining facilities
ARE climate controlled so there’s no excuse
for you not to come out and see us! Chef
Michael and his team are proud to unveil
the new spring menu and we are anxious to
hear your reviews.
Our search for a new Director of Tennis is
going well. I’d like to thank Scott Ramsey
for helping put together a fine (#6550)
group to serve on our Search and Selection
Committee. I think this group represents a
great cross-section of what is important to
our club and I am looking forward to working
with them. To date, we have received more
than 30 resumes from, literally, all over the
world! Our goal is to find the “one” that will
lead our program going forward.
One of the things we have promised to
increase at our club is the level of service. Our
staff is working very hard to improve each
day and to provide you with the best possible
experience each time you step in the door.
Our intention is to create an environment
that you can be proud of and one that you
long to share with others. Please let us know
how we are doing!
Justin
Justin Flaherty, General Manager | 662 840 3277 | [email protected]
Tony Gaines, Club President
MESSAGE FROM THE
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Have you visited
the club’s website lately?
Do you receive emails on club activities and events?
If you haven’t, you have been missing out!!
The website is: www.tupelocountryclub.org
To get on the email list please email your
information to [email protected] or call
Mellissa at the club 840-3277.
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Chris Harder, Head Golf Professional | 662 840 4725 | [email protected]
FROM THE GOLF PRO
February is the last of the winter months, and we are
ready for spring! A few weeks ago I went to the PGA
Show to look for all things new in golf. What will be
new at TCC? For the men, we will be bringing in a
few new lines that include Martin Dingman (shoes and
belts), Aristo18 (slacks), and Brooks Brothers. Along
with these lines we will still offer Southern Tide, Polo,
Fairway and Greene, and Donald Ross.
For the ladies and juniors we will be hosting a special
night just for you. Tuesday, March 4th we will have
the rep from Ralph Lauren Polo here to show their fall
golf and tennis line that you can purchase for a 25%
discount. For the juniors we will have numerous lines to
choose from including Polo, Nike, Travis Mathew, and
Garb at the 25% discount.
We also want to make sure our kids have US Kids
equipment that properly fit them.
We are looking forward to green grass and warmer
weather!
Chris
HOLE IN ONE!!!
Today, February 5, 2014
at 3PM ON THE 12th
hole on the Mustang
Golf Course in Naples,
Florida, Mr. Don Taylor
had a hole in one using
a seven iron from 116
yards in a gale wind.
Congratulations Don!!!
Witnessed by Don Boyd,
Smitty Harris, Cecil
Overton and Tom Aycock.
TUPELOCOUNTRYCLUB.ORG
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UPCOMING EVENTS / INFORMATION
TCC is operating under fall hours:
Club closes at 3pm on Sundays and 8pm Tuesdays – Saturdays
REMINDER
Be sure to give Mellissa your email address
so you can received the digital copy of the
monthly newsletter: [email protected]
FEBRUARY 7
$35.00 PER PERSON
SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendars
for February 14, 2014!
Chef Michael will be presenting
a special Valentine’s Day Dinner!
FEBRUARY 28
6-9PM
WILD GAME DINNER NIGHT
Chef Michael and the TCC Culinary Team will be preparing
a wild game dinner for all of our members. We will have a
special beer to compliment each course. More details will
follow via email. TCC Dinner Menu will also be available.
Mellissa Hawks, Service Director | 662 840 3277 | [email protected]
6-9PM
PRIME RIB & SEAFOOD BUFFET
TUPELOCOUNTRYCLUB.ORG
FEBRUARY 2014
Jim Kwasinski, Golf Course Superintendent | 662 840 3277 ext. 225 | [email protected]
TEE TO GREEN
The weather in January was in a word COLD. The greens have been covered more days than they were not covered.
At the time I am writing this newsletter the greens have been covered for 17 days in January. I have been asked are
the greens going to be okay. I have been monitoring the soil temperature and they have been okay. But we will not
know for sure if there is any damage to the greens until they start greening up in March. The Farmer’s Almanac is
predicting 4 degrees below average temps & 1 inch below rainfall for February. Maybe it is wrong and we WILL get
a break in the weather for February. So, you are able to, get out for a round of golf or two. In case of frost, don’t
forget to check with the Pro Shop for delays and estimated start time for the day.
Please use golf carts carefully during these extended periods of wet condition. We have seen some damage do to
improper cart use. Cart Path only includes Members coming to and from your houses.
We have had some winter weeds that escaped the pre-emerge we applied. Mainly due to all that rainfall we received
the two months of 2013. We have been spot spraying those weeds as soon as we see them and will continue staying
on top of them weather permitting.
The best thing you can do for your lawn in February is to pull soil samples and send them for analysis. The County
Agent office has soil sample boxes available. Pull your sample at a depth of 2 to 3 inches and from several locations
around your lawn. If there is a problem area such as thin turf or even a bare spot, pull separate samples from these
areas. Return the samples to the County Agent office located on Cliff Gookin Blvd for testing. The cost is $ 8.00 to
$9.00 per sample. They will send you back a sheet telling you what you will need to do for your lawn for the whole
year.
As always, our number one goal in the golf course maintenance department is, to provide you, the member, and
your guess with the highest quality golfing experience possible. If any of you have any questions or concerns about
the golf course, please feel free to call me at ext. 225.
Jim
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SUNDAY FAMILY
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SUNDAY
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SUNDAY
FAMILY BRUNCH
11am-1:30pm
SUNDAY
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Annual
Stockholers Meeting
6:00pm
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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Keep Up With
Events On Our TCC
Facebook Page
TUESDAY
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Prime Rib &
Seafood Buffet
6:00 - 9:00pm
$35 per person
FRIDAY
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TCC Dinner Menu will
also be available.
Wild Game
Dinner Night
6:00 - 9:00pm
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Joseph Baldwin will be playing live!
6 - 9pm
Please make reservations
Valentine’s Day
Dinner
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GOLF EVENT:
Guest Speaker
Dr. Bhrett McCabe
6PM
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SATURDAY
SUNDAY
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SATURDAY
CLOSED
FRIDAY
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MONDAY-THURSDAY
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POOL
Food Service Closes
at 3pm on Sundays
SUNDAY BUFFET
11am-1:30pm
BALLROOM
SUNDAY BUFFET
11am-1:30pm
TUESDAY-SATURDAY
5pm-8pm
11am-1:30pm
(Soup & Salad Buffet Every Day)
Club emails are sent out daily with
information on lunch specials.
TUESDAY-FRIDAY
DINING ROOM
CADDY CORNER
TUESDAY-SATURDAY
5pm-8pm
TUESDAY-SATURDAY
10am-9pm
FAMILY GRILL
SUNDAY
7am-Dark
SATURDAY
7am-Dark
MEN’S GRILL
TUESDAY-FRIDAY
8am-Dark
MONDAY
Club Closed
FOOD AND
BEVERAGE
HOURS:
TUPELOCOUNTRYCLUB.ORG
FEBRUARY 2014
BUSINESS HOURS: Tues-Fri 8am-8pm | Sat 8am-8pm | Sun 8am-Sundown
Tupelo Country Club Number
840-3277
2014 BOARD OF GOVERNORS TUPELO COUNTRY CLUB
Bob Black
Greg Burks
Bobby Lehman
Tony Gaines, President
Gentry Long
Trish McCluney
Mark Prince
Greg Ray
Bob Sims
Marci Sliman
David Talton
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