SPOTLIGHT June - September 2016 EDITION
Good Times, Good Friends, & Great Memories!
Sections:
President & General Manager • Membership SOWF • Girlfriends • Play for Hunger Golf News • WGA 18 Holers • MGA Update Ninette News • Yacht Basin Tennis News • WTA Update
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Board of Directors 2016
From the President & General Manager Jude Doheny, President Robert Rankin, General Manger
Jude Doheny, President Joe DiGuglielmo, Vice President Tom Danielson, Treasurer Pat Gousha, Secretary Bob Dollar, Commodore Dave Christein Del Dameron Sandy Gelmini Bill Rahter Gerry O’Rourke Brian Young
Senior Staff General Manager Robert Rankin Director of Golf/ PGA Professional Fred Curtis Membership Director Star Garcia Member Relations Director Rebekah Nelson
Dear Isla Members, After a very rainy spring and a tropical storm in June, we have been blessed so far this July with less rain than 2015. We have also seen record heat waves in July which have affected golf play, but have been good for pool activity and the air conditioned indoor events. With that said, we are ahead of plan year-to-date in most areas except golf play. As of June’s financial report, golf is behind by $38,500, but the club overall is ahead of plan by $16,700, mainly due to strong finishes in food and beverage and membership for the first half of the year. We expect food and beverage and membership to trend strongly through the rest of the year. Currently, with 122 summer members, and 2 more months to go, we should finish way over the prior year. We’re trending to hit $500,000 in outside events for 2016. Hats off to the Board, Committees, and Staff for the positive outcome so far in 2016. Our yacht basin, once again, has a waitlist for the boat
Director of Golf Maintenance Kevin Sunderman Controller Mike Meza Executive Chef Frederic Reiser Food and Beverage Director Donna Monaco Service Director Dino Anasri Director of Catering Melissa Rowjohn Director of Tennis Kevin Quay, USPTA P-1 Dockmaster Captain Richie Fowler Maintenance Manager Tim Ansel
slips. The tennis camps are full and the golf course is in fantastic shape. Phase one of our dock capital project is nearly complete on D dock. If you’ve not seen the new dock please feel free to walk out and take a look. It looks great! Thank you so much for allowing us to work as your President and General Manager. It’s a pleasure to be a part of such a big family and a wonderful club.
Log on to Isla’s Website, www.isladelsolycc.com for updated calendar Club events, Club updates and addresses at your fingertips. Has your address changed? Please advise Administration of your current mailing address.
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2016 Membership/ Marketing Committee: Bill Rahter Membership Committee Chairman Brian Young, Marketing Committee Chairman
Summertime in
Membership
Tammy Allen Kelly Hart
Star Garcia
Helene Logue
Clap, clap, clap, hooray, GREAT job everyone! We are very excited to celebrate, 120
Susan Eanes
Kay Nugent Karen Wilson Barbara Zaccaria
summer Members, with 2 ½ more months to go! We are tracking to have one of the most successful summers of all time. Summer Memberships serve as a way to introduce our Club to younger families and business executives, and to expose our Club to year-round residents in the area. The ultimate goal of all of the marketing actions is to effectively communicate the Club’s “unique selling proposition” to our
Become a Fan on Facebook Don’t forget to become a “FAN” of Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club on Facebook!
Weekly Club E-blasts! For those of you who would like to be added to our weekly Clube e-blast list please email Rebekah at the front desk (frontdesk@idsycc.com), and include your email information and she will promptly add you to our list. MISSION STATEMENT The Membership Committee is a major contributor in helping the Club shape a successful and satisfied membership. The Committee is comprised of supportive Club Members representing various organizations and interests in the Club. It works with the Club’s Membership Director in the development and implementation of membership efforts and opportunities to achieve and maintain membership retention in all categories by providing Club Management with insight as to Members’ needs and interests.
identified “target markets,” and build trust through our social media avenues. Thank you to our members who routinely welcome these summer members to join in their tennis, golf, and social groups; it helps create a stronger foundation for everyone. Please continue to actively promote our club to your friends and family, whether here in Florida or back home. YOU, our members, are our most effective supporters in the membership enrollment process. Thank you again for your referrals. When I reflect upon our club, it reminds me of the sitcom Cheers, (it’s where everyone knows your name!) We are truly blessed to have such a beautiful Isla Family. The Membership and Marketing Committee are working very hard to create better ways to keep you informed of what’s happening at the club. We hope you’ve seen the new DYK (Did You Know) email blasts? They’re short but to the point and very informative. Hats off to Brian Young, Marketing Chairman, and the Board for thinking outside the box on this one. Good job! Fall is just around the corner and I don’t know about you, but I’m so looking forward to cooler weather and seeing you all at the Club soon! Please help me welcome all the New Members listed on the next page! Warmest regards, Star
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Please give a warm welcome to our newest Annual and Summer Members 2016 Annual Members Nuzzo, Ralph; SportsLite Manson, Tom & Maryann; Yacht
Haddad, Greg
Palka, Russ & Donofrio, Sharon
Handel, Susan
Panzarino, Alyce
Hawkins, Sherri & Pope, Larry
Pecoraro, Robert & Cellana, JoAnie
2016 Summer Members
Higgans, Beth
Petz, Mark & Denise
Johnson, Peter & Bradley, Elizabeth
Post, Wesley & Jennifer
Anderson, Jim & Eleanor
Jones, Blake & Rokicki, Delecia
Powell, Josh & Shannon
Bailey, Wes & Charlene
Jordon, Mark
Register, Lester & Erin
Barron, Christopher
Kaczmarczyk, Rick & Hope
Riddle, Elise & Matthew
Bevan, Jill & Burch, Timothy
Kass, Lawrence & Lena
Romanello, Donna
Bieger, Bill & Karen
Kennedy, Stephen & Katie
Ryan, Robert & Heidi
Brady, Tim & Kern, Alicia
Klein, Jeff & Margeux
Sanz, Jorge & Remie
Breaden, William & Eagan, Debi
Knebes, David & Monica
Sharp, Debe
Buck, Cliff & Susie
Kolar, Mark & Shana
Sherberg, Denise & David
Bulleit, Chris & Anne
Kovich, Steven
Shubin, Mark & Karen
Cecil, Linda
Krull, Lori & Pete
Siebenthal, Joshua & Pamela
Celli, Gary
Lamparty, Lisa
Smith, Dewitt & Gene
Charbonneau, Scott
Lawson, Jerry & Cindy
Spayde, Richard & Debbie
Cueto, Lisa & Nix, TJ
Le Sar, Jack & Kate
Spinelli, David
Deese, Alison & Bowen, Robert
Lena, Nicholas & Sharon
Stair, Jean & Patten, Michael
DeGeorge, Bette
Lusigman, John
Still, William
Diller, Scott & Becky
Marker, Sarah & Rich
Streib, Barry & Kelly
Dino, Grant
Marone, Chris & Lisa
Taylor, Jimmy & Carey
Dino, Leonard & Patricia
Matheson, Debbie & Alex
Van Der Riet, Kim & Bryan
Dlugozima, Robert & Peggy
McTighe, Arthur & Angeline
Vesper, David
Dowler, Tom & Susan
Mercy, Jonathan
Vetter, David & Leslie
Drechsel, Milton & Eleanor
Moll, Kyle & Pam
Waldron, Michael & Katie
Feeley, John & Kim
Mueller, Jim & Pat
Wallace, Madonna & Beau
Fisher, Norman & Claudia
Mullaney, Mark & Dalto, Katelyn
Weingartner, Robert & Holland, Joanne
Fox, Jeff & Marsha
Mutz, John
Wilkes, Dr. Richard & Ruggiero, Tina
Frankfurth, Dr. Tom & Jolie
Myers, Tim
Witts, Chris & Kristin
Freay, Donna
Nelson, Mike & Debbie
Wolfe, Jim & Belinda
Gerber, Jim & Marilu
Nolin, Kevin & Meghan
Young, Bo & Cheryl
Gordon, John
Norquist, Kim & Nancy
Zurawski, Mary Ellen
Graham, Scott & Shelley
Ollweiler, Bob & Diane
Grose, Hunter & Alison
Overcast, Brian & Jager, Shannon
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New Member Reception PHOTOS
TWILIGHT Golf
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6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 8AM and 1PM Shotgun Starts Lunch at 11:00AM; Cocktails at 6PM Dinner and Awards to follow Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club 6000 Sun Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33715 Proceeds benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation All Entries include Green Fees, Cart Fees, Lunch, Dinner and Gift Bag Raffle / Auction items available at Dinner! For more information, contact Steve Riordan at 727-773-7259 or sriordan@aol.com
July 31, 2016 On behalf of our Tournament Committee, we would like to offer you the opportunity to become a sponsor for our November 3rd, 2016 Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF). As a result of the generosity of local businesses, our members and our suppliers, we raised almost $400,000 during the first five years! Since 1980, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation’s programs have supported America’s Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps special operations personnel. Their programs provide full college grants for the surviving children’s college educations and immediate financial assistance to the families of severely wounded special operations warriors. Currently, there are 173 children attending college at universities across the country because of generous people like you. They have 1,146 children in their program and 279 of the children have graduated with their college degrees. The Foundation is based in Tampa and has been given a four-star rating by Charity Navigator, a leading nonprofit watchdog group, for the past ten years. As part of our Golf Tournament, we would like to invite you to be a tournament sponsor or donate a gift or gift certificate to be used as a prize at our tournament. If you can provide a certificate for services we would be pleased to recognize your support at the tournament. The attached information provides the details of the tournament. This is a great opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of some very special people. All donations are tax deductible, as allowed by law. The SOWF Tax ID number is 52-1183585. If you would like to be a sponsor at this event you can send your donation:
Payable to: SOWF Mail to: Isla del Sol Yacht & Country Club (Attention: Mike Meza, Controller) 6000 Sun Blvd St Petersburg, FL 33715
Thank you for your consideration. Please feel free to call us with any questions about the tournament. If you have any questions about the foundation, please visit their website at www.specialops.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
Steve Riordan Chair – SOWF Tournament 727-773-7259
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ISLA DEL SOL YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016 Sponsorship Opportunities (see Sponsor details): PLATINUM LEVEL $10,000 GOLD LEVEL $5,000 SILVER LEVEL $2,500 BRONZE LEVEL $1,000 Drink Cart Sponsor Signage $500 Hole Signage $200 Dinner only $65pp/$125couple Dinner guest of players $30
Individual Player *
$150
Team of Four **
$600
Amount Enclosed:
$
ISLA A/C NUMBER(S):
Please complete entry form and return with your payment as follows: Pay to: SOWF Send to: Isla del Sol Y&CC Attn: Mike Meza, Controller 6000 Sun Blvd St Petersburg, FL 33715
TEE TIME CHOICE: 8:00AM 1:00PM
Company/Individual Name Contact Person: Address: Phone/Fax: Email: Player #1
Player #2
Address
Address
Phone
Phone
Shirt Size
Handicap
Shirt Size
Player #3
Player #4
Address
Address
Phone
Phone
Shirt Size
Handicap
Shirt Size
Handicap
Handicap
*For tax records, you will receive goods and services (Green fees, Cart, Lunch, Dinner, Gift bag, etc) with a fair market value of $60 per person for members and $100 for non-members. The remainder of your contribution is tax deductible in accordance with Internal Revenue Service tax laws. The SOWF taxpayer identification number is 52-1183585. **If you would like to sponsor an active duty military person from MacDill in your foursome, simply fill in the info for three players. We'll find your fourth!
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GirlFriends EVENT PHOTOS
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Girlfriends Board of Directors Sandy Helmintoller, President Jennifer Haycraft, 1st Vice President Shirley Johnson, 2nd Vice President Kathy Blazowski , Secretary Wanda Hollon, Treasurer Carol Kraynak, Membership Coordinator Lisa Eskridge, New Member Coordinator
GirlFriends Interest Groups Aqua Splashers Lina Kunz
Line Dancing Donna Cooper
Bridge Classes Trudy Murray
Lo-Impact Aerobics Elaine Walsh
Broadway Bound Lina Kunz
Advanced Mah Jongg Claire Queen
Book Club Sue Werner Bowling Judy Dyer Computer Club Stacy Stenholm Teresa Sullivan Crafts Barbara Diehl Sandy Thompson
Morning Mah Jongg Dotty Hoy Marathon Bridge Darlene Hanson Restaurant Review Pat Polonus Round About Theatre Lina Kunz
Opera Divas Mirella Smith
Stretch/Gentle Yoga Elaine Walsh Nancy Amanti
Gourmet Gals Diane Howard Leslie Kapsambelis
Texas Hold’Em Shirley Johnson Debbie Allen
Kayaking Jeane Ruthardt
GirlFriends Caring Hands Chris Greenwalt Annette Lawler
Knitwits Marie Riley Lu McIntyre
Special Chairs Tears & Cheers Barbara Leone & Ann Naylor Blair Email Coordinator Debbie Allen GF Wall Coordinator Rita Wormold Hot Flashes Stacy Stenholm Rhonda Butler Photographers Susan Frazier & Teresa Lessak New Member Mentor Hazel Brown Signs & Documents Rhonda Butler & Marilyn Hunter Website Admin Stacy Stenholm & Susan Frazier Portrait Chairperson Susan Frazier
GirlFriends “A Women’s Club with Isla Flair and a Tropical Twist” What an exciting and eventful year for our organization. Thanks to the 20152016 Board: Sandy Helmintoller, Kathy Blazowski, Teresa Sullivan and Alex Dubisz. They were extremely talented and creative women. I personally look forward to continuing the friendships that were formed by our board—we worked and played hard!! Ladies, you were/are a special group!! Thanks also to the chairs of our many Interest Groups and the Special Chairs (they are listed on the side bar of this article). So many women working to make GirlFriends a vibrant and interesting organization. Without Robert Rankin and the staff of Isla, nothing would be possible. Whenever and wherever they were asked to help, they did their jobs in a most professional manner. Debbie Allen was selected to receive the Volunteer Service Award. I could not begin to count the number of communications she has sent to GirlFriend members. Thanks, Debbie, for the years you have done the job of keeping our members informed about all activities. As we reflect on the August party (Midnight at the Oasis), the decorating of the club for the holidays and the Masquerade in March, we know that next year will be even more dynamic. Congratulations to the 2016-2017 Board: President, Sandy Helmintoller; 1st Vice President, Jennifer Haycraft; 2nd Vice President, Shirley Johnson; Secretary, Kathy Blazowski; Treasurer, Wanda Hollon; Membership Coordinator, Carol Kraynak; and New Member Coordinator, Lisa Eskridge. By the time you read this article, they will have been working diligently to organize for the New Year. What an honor it was to serve as President of 400 GirlFriends. Thanks for that opportunity.
Hug and a tug to all, Dixie President
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 20TH
5:30 - 9:30PM • MAIN DINING ROOM
Latin Entertainment by Alex Garrido and Guests $19.95++ PER PERSON
MENU Pineapple Tree Fruit Display with Pineapple, Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Mango, Papaya, Carambola, and Berries “1905” Salad Station Made Freshly in Front of You Iceberg & Romaine Lettuce tossed with Ham, Swiss Cheese, Tomato, and Green Stuffed Olives in our Homemade Lemon Herb Dressing Fried Plaintain Station Fresh Plaintains Fried with Asst’d Sweet & Savory Sauces Cuban Sanswich Station Fresh Pressed Cuban Sandwich Sliders Arroz con Cuba Station Build Your Own Arroz with Chicken, Shrimp, Beans, Corn, and Asst’d Vegetable, Salsa and Specialty Sauces Dessert Station Guloso se Cuba - Sweet Tooth of Cuba Domino Brownies, Asst’d Flans and Sweets Limited to 170 Reservations Only RSVP 727-906-4752 • Summer Resort Casual Attire 10
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
27th Annual Play for Hunger Events February 18-21, 2017
SCHEDULE
Once a year all the members of ISLA come together to raise money for the St. Pete Free Clinic and Daystar Life Center, both of which supply much needed services to those less fortunate in our community. Last
Tennis:
Feb. 18, 2017 Saturday Morning
Play Day:
Feb. 18, 2017 Saturday Afternoon
Cruise & Luncheon:
Feb. 19, 2017 Sunday Afternoon
Golf:
Feb. 20, 2017 Monday AM or PM
Celebration Dinner
Feb. 21, 2017 Tuesday Evening
year we raised $150,000, bringing ISLA members total contributions to these two local charities of over $1,800,000.00 over 26 years. All Isla members are welcome to join in the fun and camaraderie of this 3-day event-playing tennis and/or golf, going boating, and enjoying a celebratory dinner with fellow members. Donation forms will be available in November at the front desk, in the golf and tennis pro-shops, and in the dock master’s office. If you wish to visit St. Pete Free Clinic or Daystar, or want to learn more about Play For Hunger, please don’t hesitate to call Chairpersons Joe or Carol Kinder or Bob or Gen Joyner. Come on out and Play for Hunger.
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Tee Up for Golf News Fred Curtis: Director of Golf All of us in the golf shop hope you had a great summer! The golf course will be reopening for the first Tuesday, which is also Ladies Day, on October 4th. We will have 12:30 shotgun starting in the fall for the WGA and 9:00 shotguns for the Ninettes in the morning. The course will be open in the p.m. for regular tee times for all of our members and guests. The MGA Starts the season off on Wednesday, October 5th. We are also having our 6th annual SOWF Golf Tournament which is scheduled for Thursday, November 3rd. This is a great event which helps children of fallen service people. Isla raised $110,000 for the charity last year and we hope to do as well this year. Steve Riordan is the Chairman again this year. If you have questions about the tournament please contact the golf shop. We also will be able to reach Mr. Riordan if you have any questions for him. The golf staff this year consists of Josh, John, and Trey Hill. We are continuing our clinics through the fall as well as the spring. Josh will be giving his clinics, which will be mixed clinics, on Wednesday at 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. I am continuing my clinics on Thursdays at 10:00a.m.
We hope you can attend on a regular basis. Our goal is to help you play better golf and have fun.
Golf Shop News All of our new fall merchandise will be arriving as you read this. We will continue to carry Tail, Jamie Sadok, Bette and Court, Puma, Antigua, Monterey Club, Greg Norman, Titleist and Footjoy apparel. The micro-fiber fabrics seem to be getting better and softer every year, as well as more breathable. Antigua and Monterey Club offer men’s sizes up to 3x in most styles. If anyone has any questions or special requests, please email Deb at Bugglar@aol.com. We have a terrific tournament schedule again this year. If you have any questions about the tournament schedule please call the golf shop at (727) 864-2417. Once again, we are planning a fun golf season!
Seek
& FIND!
Inside this Spotlight, two member numbers are hidden. If it’s your number, you will receive a complimentary dinner for two! Please note: To collect your certificates for your complimentary dinners, see Rebekah at the Front office.
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Isla Golf Shop Staff Fred Curtis Director of Golf/PGA Professional Josh Flagg Assistant Golf Professional John Quinn Assistant Golf Professional Trey Hill Assistant Golf Professional
From the Rough Kevin Sunderman
Summer is flying by and we have already
experienced a tropical storm and a 33- cost effective method that also provides day period where we received absolutely
longevity to the solution.
no rainfall. One successful aerification
For the remainder of the summer the
in under our belt with one more to go.
Golf Shop Direct Line 727-864-2417 Golf Shop Extension: 2074
shoreline, we are employing the most
The golf course has been in remarkable
grounds department will place a priority
on topdressing approaches. Over 40 condition for most of the summer to date. years the organic content of the soil has A drainage project for tennis has been naturally increased resulting in a soft completed and new sod has been laid on
surface. This prevents many golf shots
Golf Committee for 2016
the hillside along the beach.
David Christein Chairperson
This summer the grounds department
to the greens. By diluting this organic
is undertaking a significant lake bank
material with sand, we hope to firm the
Tom Danielson Co-Chairperson
renovation project. Over the past 40 years
playing surface and ultimately improve
the lake banks have slowly eroded to the
playability.
point where we now have an imminent
Our second and final aerfication is
Sandy Gelmini Joan Tellefsen Mike Logue Mike McParlane Fred Curtis
threat in several locations. The erosion
from hitting and bouncing forward
scheduled for August 16th through is jeopardizing cart paths, irrigation lines, August 19th. While never popular, tees and fairways in several locations. aerification is necessary to provide Using a method where sediment is healthy turfgrass and quality playing pumped from the bottom of the lake into
large bags laid in the water along the
Kevin Sunderman
conditions throughout the year. For more up to date information and photos on what is happening in the
Lynn Clayton
grounds department you can follow the Isla Del Sol Golf Course Maintenance blog at www.isladelsolgcn.blogspot.com.
Green & Grounds Committee Joe DiGuglielmo
Your Golf Course Superintendent,
Chairperson
In Memoriam Section Pat Polonus Bob Marchese John Lessak
(Members that have passed)
Kevin Sunderman
Henry “Hank” Bechtold 05/2016 Gary Gelmini 06/2016 Walter Ruta 07/2016
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2016 WGA OFFICERS
WGA 18 Holers
President Lynne Clayton 1st Vice Wanda Hollon
Bonnie
2nd Vice (Tournament Chair) Mary Waller
The closing meeting of the season was held on April 21st. This was the last opportunity for President Joan Tellefsen to preside after two years of service. Thank you, Joan, for the great job you have done. Two members have been put on the Board...Pat Polonus and Judy Willis. Two major awards were given at this meeting. Mary Waller was named Player the Year and Shirley Johnson was named the Most Improved Player. Some of the winners of major tournaments during the season were again recognized and given their awards. The Six-woman scramble was played in April. 54 women made up nine teams with each team designated by the name of a type of tropical fish. The teams decorated their golf carts and their clothing to display the colorful fish they represented. The top two winning teams were: Team 1 with a score of 65 - Cheryl Newmaster Sue Gibbs, Kate Decoursey, Merle Kew, Lise Meagher and Gerry Davidson Team 2 with a score of 68 - Roz Heenan, Sara Mulligan, Gen Joyner, Merriebea Stankowicz, Jean Venable, and Muriel Kehoe Opening Day this Fall will be on October 25th. Our annual Invitational tournament will occur on October 31st with a Halloween theme (for those who want to dress in costume). On November 1st, we will have the MVP Rally which will be a fund raiser for the Mamography Voucher Program. Our Member Guest tournament will be held on March 23rd. Chairperson, Pam Harris, has plans to use a theme of “Glitz, Glamor and Gold” for the day. That gives us lots of time to get our imaginations working on some original costumes ideas for our foursomes. I bet we’ll be seeing lots of sequins, tiaras and jewels on the course that day.
Secretary Pat Polonous Treasuer Judy Willis Members at Large Eileen Morello Roz Heenan
Pat Polonus (pictured left) new member of the Board and Joan Tellefsen, (pictured right) retiring President of the Board
2016 STANDING COMMITTEES Birdies & Chip-Ins Gulsun Kutay
Library Gen Joyner By- Laws Sharon Marciniak Eileen Morello New Member Roz Heenan Mentors Betty Consoles Cheer Peggy Ennis Pat Polonus Directory Wanda Hollon Judy Willis
Photos Wanda Hollon
Kay Nugent Eileen Morello
Rules Lynne Clayton
Publicity Bonnie Henshaw Greens Roz Heenan Pat Polonus Ringers Handicap Pattie Hagan Carol Kinder
History SLAPS Wanda Hollon Chris Greenwalt Mary Walker Hospitality
Marty Brokaw
Lynn Clayton is already busily immersed in her job as our new President. Congratulations to Marriebea Stankowicz for her Hole-in-One shot on hole #15 in May.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
(Finally, if you’ve wondered why the pro tells you to keep your head down, it is so you won’t see him laughing.)
Invitational Roz Heenan
Be looking forward to seeing you on the course! Bonnie
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Christmas “Gift a Child” Tammy Allen Sharon Phillips
Member/Guest Pam Harris MVP Tournament Wanda Hollon
Isla Del Sol Men’s Golf Association 2015-2016 MGA Board of Directors President Mike McParlane Vice President Tom Danielson
MGA Update
Treasurer Bob Johnson Secretary Gary Gelmini
At the annual meeting and lunch on March
the fall include the Ryder Cup, a two-
Tournaments Bob Walsh
9, 2016, the MGA membership elected Tom
day event on Wednesday, November
Danielson, Owen DeCoursey, Bob Dow, Gary
2nd and Saturday the 5th, with pizza/
Gelmini, Karl Gustke and Bob Walsh to next
beer at the pool following Saturday’s
year’s MGA board.
game. The first Pick your Partner and
Social Bob Dow
lunch is on Wednesday November 9th;
Committees Tournaments Bob Walsh (chairman) Nick Consoles Ray Ennis John Lessak Social Bob Dow (Chairman) Carl Hanson Ed Gallucci Gary Gelmini Nominating Jack Courtney Carl Hanson Ed Mitchell Information Support Tony Alesi Bill Biggane Bob Carney Historian/Photography & By-Laws Adviser Peter Olson
The 2016/2017 season kicks off in the fall and
we will provide all members with new
new officers will be elected at that time. Bob
membership books and have our first
Johnson and Mike MacParlane are stepping
meeting. We ask MGA members to
down after several years of dedicated service to
contact the pro shop with any changes
the MGA. We thank Bob and Mike for their time
that they want made in the new
and leadership as treasurer and president.
membership book. 10656
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the
Our first Saturday Ryder Cup, which
recent passing of two of our MGA members.
has gained popularity, is December
Gary Gelmini passed away on June 30th, and
3rd. The second Pick your Partner and
Walt Ruta passed away on July 4th. Gary and
lunch is on Wednesday, December 14th.
Walt will be truly missed by his golfing buddies. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all their
As you can see we have an exciting
family and friends.
season in store for the Men’s Golf Association. We are looking forward to
The MGA 2016/2017 golf schedule begins
see everyone back this fall, and we will
Wednesday, October 5th. The pro shop will
see you on the greens.
again schedule MGA events on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Call the pro shop or use the
Tom Danielson
sign-up sheet in the pro shop to participate in these and other special events sponsored by the MGA. Key dates to mark on your calendar for
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Ninette News
New Ninettes Officers for the 2016-2017 season President Terri Vellinga 1st Vice Tona Converse
Our end of the season scramble and luncheon meeting was held on April 12th. Congratulations to the winners of the scramble. First Place Lu McIntyre Jean Carlucci Alex Dubisz Rosie O’Rourke Tona Converse
Second Place Nancy Healy Cheryl Danielson Mary Lou Gallucci Catherine Cann
We would also like to congratulate the winners of our Member Guest tournament held on April 5th with the theme “Golf Around The World.” First place - Front Nine “Italy” Sandy Gelmini Sue Gibbs Sharon Phillips Tammy Allen
First Place - Back Nine “Ireland” Betsy Dow Ann Millicci Faith Polozei Donna Spendio
Sue Werner and Sue Malmberg recognized 38 members who achieved awards for tournaments and also those with birdies and chip-ins. Kudos to all those members! Alice Lombardi said good-bye to the Ninettes and “Thanks for the memories!”. Pat Sudol had a hole-in-one on April 24th on hole # 11. Way to go Pat! Sandy Gelmini introduced the new officers for 2016-2017 season: President: 1st V.P.: 2nd V.P.: Secretary: Treasurer: Members at Large:
Terri Vellinga Tona Converse Jennifer Haycraft Alex Dubisz Irene DiGuglielmo Diana Meskill and Sharon Phillips
Sandy Gelmini, all officers serving with her, and committee members for the 20152016 season received a huge round of applause for all they contributed to ensure such a great year. Many thanks once again to each of you. Our opening luncheon is schedule for November 1st. “Golf is an easy game----it’s just hard to play!” Author unknown Tona
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2nd Vice Jennifer Haycraft Secretary Alexandria Dubisz Treasuer Irene DiGuglielmo Members at Large Diana Meskill Sharon Phillips
COMMITTEES Birdies & Chip-Ins Sue Malmberg Tournament Chair To be determined Remembrances Sharon Phillips Christmas Project To be determined Jack and Jill Cheryl Danielson Social Cheryl Danielson Member/Guest Tournament Jennifer Haycraft New Member Mentor Program Jennifer Haycraft M.V.P. Mammography Voucher Program Sandy Gelmini Yearbook Sandy Gelmini
Isla Flag Officers Bob Dollar, Commodore Mark Bridges, Vice Commodore Emmett Crews, Rear Commodore Ken Smith, Fleet Captain
From the Yacht Basin
Dave Wiggins, Port Captain Susan Eanes, Secretary
Committee Members Dave Brieske John Dunn Daryl DiDio Captain Richie Fowler Bob Joyner Mike Logue Bill Rahter Robert Rankin Mark Squires
AHOY, The summer heat is on and although the water temperature is 91 degrees the sea breeze coming over Boca Ciega Bay sure feels good each afternoon. As of early July our Yacht Basin occupancy is back to 100%. We have just started a wet slip waiting list and the boat lift waiting list is currently at 7 members. Our marina layout consists of docks A through F. Dock “D” was just recently completely rebuilt. Please take a stroll out and see the huge difference it has made. This dock was done first mainly
because while it did not collapse, the caps at both ends of the dock literally dropped almost a foot. The caps are the horizontal timbers which hold up the stringers and the decking/walkways. We tore down and rebuilt everything including the caps, stringers, decking, cross braces and pilings. During the tear out almost every visible structure (from a few feet under water – up to the deck) was either severely rotten, decayed or in many spots not even there. However, we did find that some of the pilings in the deep water were not sun and worm damaged as they went down below the low tide line and deeper under water. Rather than disposing of them, these pilings are being placed on the north wavebreaking wall to further strengthen it. In the very near future we will be setting 2 mooring buoys for smaller boats and jet skis just off the pool deck for our members and reciprocal club guests. Please know you can also call the Dockmaster cell # at 727-542-2445 to tie up in the marina as well. Also, please remember that Isla is a member of Yachting Clubs of America and you can pick up a reciprocal courtesy card in my office. There are hundreds of clubs across the country that you can visit, but most require the membership card. Fair Winds! Captain Richie
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From the Tennis Courts Summer time at Isla and the heat is upon us. It doesn’t matter what time of the day, heat and humidity play a big role in how and how much you play. Heat issues and hydration issues can be related to each other but are not one in the same. Overheating involves the body not being able to cool itself down. Your skin will get clammy and you might, believe it or not, get the chills. You could get dizzy as well. When these issues arise, get out of the sun, into as cool a place as possible. A cool towel around the neck to begin with, even a cool bath, if needed. Anything to get body temp down. Dehydration is the lack of enough fluids in your body. Dehydration occurs when the body can’t replace fluid fast enough in the body when sweating. We see dehydration a lot during morning play. People don’t always drink enough after a long night without water. Humidity levels are high during morning hours and it becomes easy to use up the body’s liquid supplies. Nausea, muscle cramps and extreme thirst are common symptoms. Of course, if we lose our ability to sweat, we lose our ability to cool our body, so often times overheating issues can occur. Two things are important to combat dehydration. Number one is to drink plenty of water (not Gatorade) before playing. Your urine should be clear. Number two is to drink often while you play. A 50/50 mix of Gatorade (or Powerade) and water is appropriate. The mix is to dilute and make it easier on the stomach and the Gatorade itself will help to replace electrolytes lost during play.
The fall of 2016 will be busy as ever. We kick off the fall with a big day on Saturday, October 29th with a Tennis Exhibition and Dinner at the courts. You never know what up and coming player you might see. One of the girls playing in The Exhibition we had in the fall of 2011 went on to be a 3 time All American and 2 time NCAA Singles Champion. The daily exchange provides thought free tennis for everyone. Members just need to sign up and show up and games at your level will be arranged. Call the Tennis Pro Shop to sign up or for more information. Members of Isla Del Sol should remember we have a great Fitness Center located at the Tennis Pro Shop. The Fitness Center had a new Universal Machine installed September of 2015. All members are welcome to use the facility. It is important to note, and we need help from all members using the equipment, that due to the size of the room, guests of members are not allowed. Please respect the other members and monitor your guests. This is my 17th year at Isla Del Sol and it’s been a fabulous ride. The exchange program has grown and the yearly schedule has something for everyone. I hope to see more people using the courts and encourage anyone who is a member at the club to feel free to stop by and find out how you can join the fun.
Tennis Committee Sandy Gelmini, Chairperson Pat Gousha, Co-Chair Chuck Blair Debbie Budreau Peter Mulligan Judy Schleicher
Tennis Staff Kevin Quay USPTA-P1 Director of Tennis Ed LaVoie Tennis Professional Jorge Bernal Tennis Professional Doug Cash Tennis Professional
Tennis Direct Line 727-864-2819 Tennis Extension: 2118
Tennis ‘Snack and Chat’ The last Friday of every month
We ended last season with a string of successful events. We crowned champions in Women’s, Men’s and Mixed Doubles. The George Klette Award for service at the Tennis Center went to Sandy Gelmini and Chuck Blair. The Women’s Tennis Association started the Diane Spinelli Scholarship this past year and raised enough money to have 6 weeks of summer tennis camp plus lessons provided to 2 deserving kids. The WTA took applications and did interviews throughout the spring. The 2 winners were 11 year old Adriana Saballos and 13 year old Gabriel Paskeviscious. They both enjoyed a productive summer at Kevin’s Tennis Camp at Isla.
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WTA Diane Spinelli Scholarship Winners: Adriana Saballos and Gabriel Paskeviscious
The George Klette Award recipients: Sandy Gelmini and Chuck Blair
Women’s Tennis Association Poskevicius and Saballos win Isla del Sol Tennis Camp Scholarship
The $2,300 scholarship enables the pair to attend the Isla del Sol Tennis camp this summer for 6 weeks and a private lesson each week with Kevin Quay, Tennis Director. In the past 5 years players attending Isla tennis camp have gone on to
Gabriel Poskevicius, age 13, and Adriana Saballos, age 10,
play at Cornell, Florida, Virginia, FAU, Presbyterian College,
are the recipients of the 2016 Diane Spinelli Womens Tennis
Binghampton U and LaSalle University. The tennis scholarship
Association (WTA) scholarship. Both youngsters are from
honors the memory of Diane Spinelli, a WTA member whose
St. Petersburg. Gabriel is completing 7th grade at Bay Pointe
fighting spirit inspired all who were lucky enough to come in
Middle School and is focused on increasing his tennis level
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and maintaining good grades in school. Adrianna attends St. John Vinney School and has been playing tennis for 4 years. The scholarship will help her to improve her skills. Both Gabriel and Adrianna have their eyes on college tennis scholarships and a pathway to professional tennis.
“For me, losing a tennis match isn’t failure, it is research.” - Billie Jean King
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Club Hours Executive Office Hours Monday-Friday , 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday- Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Dining Nights: (Summer Hours) Wednesday & Friday, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Clubhouse & Course Closed on Tuesdays Clubhouse also closed on Thursdays Lunch is served daily in the Grille Room (11:00am -3:00 pm except Tuesday & Thursday)
6000 Sun Boulevard St. Petersburg, FL 33715 WWW.ISLADELSOLYCC.COM
Tiki Bar @ the Pool: Monday- 11:00 am -3:00 pm, Tuesday- Closed Wednesday- Friday, 11:00 am – Sunset Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am – Sunset
Club Directory Dining Room Reservations 727-906-4752 or www.isladelsolycc.com Fax: 727-867-1213
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Love Your Club, Pass on Something Positive Parking at the club is scarce at times, but please be courteous and careful! A dent in your door can ruin your day.
SAVE THE DATES August 3rd GirlFriends Luncheon August 20th GirlFriends “Havana Nights” Summer Party September 7th GirlFriends Luncheon September 9th-11th Fins & Skins September 25th Glow Ball Event October 5th GirlFriends Luncheon November 2nd GirlFriends Luncheon November 3rd SOWF