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Exclusive Newsletter for Members Winter 2016 EDITION
2016 President Jude Doheny & Past President Joe Kinder
Sections:
President & General Manager Membership Girlfriends • Golf News Tennis News • Ninette News WGA 18 Holers • MGA Update WTA Update • Yacht Basin Mr. & Mrs. Gousha
Mr. & Mrs. O’Rourke
Mr. & Mrs. Cline
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Mr. & Mrs. Christein
Board of Directors 2015
From the President & General Manager Robert Rankin, General Manger I would like to thank Joe Kinder and the Board for all your help and support in 2015. I would like to congratulate Jude Doheny our 2016 President and welcome David Christein, Brian Young, Sandy Gelmini and Del Dameron to the 2016 Board. The staff and Board have worked very hard to ensure financial success in 2015 and also to enhance the member experience. Due to the positive numbers in membership we were able to go above our $333,000 capital budget and spend $392,000. We are also very happy to report that our capital budget in 2016 is $410,000. In 2015, all departments were at or above plan, except food and beverage and the yacht basin which is at 98% capacity. The miss in food and beverage was due to a short fall in outside events. Melissa made a huge impact in seeing that we recovered as much as possible in 2015 and she has over 30 weddings booked this year. We signed up 110 summer members - 55 who extended with 29 joined. We also had 51 annual members who joined throughout the year. Please help us to make new members feel as though this is their home away from home. Membership is our number one focus every year so please let Star know when you have a potential member. I would like to thank all the members at this great club for making me a part of your Isla family. I am very proud of our accomplishments in 2015 and look forward to a fantastic 2016.
Joe Kinder, President It is hard to believe that my term as President of this wonderful club passed so quickly. By the time you read this article, Jude Dohney is the club President for 2016. Best wishes to Jude and our new Board for a successful year. As I reflect back on 2015, I feel we got a lot accomplished and the club had a very successful year from a financial and member satisfaction standpoint. One of my primary goals as President was to improve communication to our members and I believe we did so. However, there is still room for improvement going forward. I want to recognize my fellow Board members for their hard work and support in 2015. We agreed to undertake 36 major projects and the vast majority were accomplished. The few that were not completed were because of cost restrictions. Lastly, I want to thank Robert Rankin and 10631 his staff for an outstanding year. I can’t say enough about how hard they work to make our member’s experiences good ones. I received very few complaints or concerns from members, which tells me our staff is outstanding. Our club is structured in a way that the Board sets policy and lets our staff run the day to day operations. As long as we have employees like Robert and his staff, the club can function successfully under this structure in future years.
Joe Kinder, President Bill Rahter, Vice President Mike Spendio, Treasurer Pat Gousha, Tennis and Secretary Bob Dollar, Commodore Tom Cody Jude Doheny Tony Garretto Joe DiGuglielmo Gerry O’Rourke Tom Danielson
Senior Staff General Manager Robert Rankin Director of Golf/ PGA Professional Fred Curtis Membership Director Star Garcia Member Relations Director Mayra Muller 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
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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2015 Membership/ Marketing Committee: Bill Rahter Membership Chairman Joe DiGuglielmo Marketing Chairman
From the
Membership Office
Star Garcia
Happy New Year!
Tammy Allen
I hope that you all enjoyed your Holidays with your family and friends. On behalf of the Membership and Marketing Committee, we wish you a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
Susan Eanes Helene Logue Brian Young
We would like thank Mr. Joe Kinder and the Board for all their leadership and support this past year! Congratulations to Jude Doheny, as our first woman President of Isla Del Sol.
Barbara Zaccaria
Great job, to all of those who continually shine with their referrals.
Karen Wilson
As we celebrate another year in membership, we are looking forward to 2016 being our best year yet. Many thanks to those behind the scenes who make it all happen.
Kay Nugent
As we begin a new Season, please join me in welcoming all our New Members!
Kelly Hart
As always, keep those referrals coming and let’s continue to celebrate our successes together. Respectfully,
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UPGRADES Cureton, Steven & Cindy, Indv. Golf Loyalty Walsh, Kathy, Sportslite Belanger, Normand, Family Golf Loyalty
Vellinga, Ron & Monica, Indv. Golf Loyalty Smith, Ed & Beverly, Equty. Indv. Golf Queen, Jim & Claire, Equty. Family Golf Skiles, George & Elaine, Sportslite
Weekly Club E-blasts! For those of you who would like to be added to our weekly Clube e-blast list please email Mayra 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.
New Annual Members Hertzberg, Rich & Rena, SportsLite Rothacker, Karl & Michele , House Gill, George & Lori, SportsLite Connolly, Tom & Tricia, SportsLite Cohn, Myron, House Custer, Tim & Karen, SportsLIte Gustke, Lee, Yacht Hoffman, Peggy, House Humphrey, Ed & Scott Crespo, Full Golf Loyalty Pinion, Rob & Cristine, Yacht Sanderford, Ryan, Young Exec. Ind. Loyalty Smiley, Carolyn & Thomas, Indv. Golf Loyalty Williams, Van & Sally, House Eckard, Bruce & Pamela, House Bane, Carol & Salvaggio, Sal, House Harris, Pam, Indv. Golf Loyalty Klatt, David & Sophie, SportsLite Engstrom, Al, House Ball, Rick & Beth, SportsLite Dyer, Hugh & Kathy, SportsLite Hilton, Bob & Chris, SportsLite Brinkworth, Debra & Bill, House Turke, Tom & Faye, House Ordes, Jany & Cindy, Indv. Golf Loyalty
Wellington, Sam & Robin, House Schiros, Bob & Ruth, House Noble, Tom & Lisa, House Wall, Jim, Dr. , House Weis, Nicole & Withenington, Jeff, Young Exec. Full Loyalty Oureilidis, Tasos & Kristine, House Budreau, Jim and Debra, Tennis Family Kozak, Andrew, Indv. Golf Loyalty Fay, John & Cheryl, Full Golf Loyalty Wanke, Glenn & Carly, Full Golf Loyalty Loyless, John, SportsLite Sanders, Amory & Desi, SportsLite Michaels, Larry, SportsLite Sparro, James & Block, Hilda, SportsLite Gray, Colin & Ann, Overseas Hertzberg, Rich & Rena, SportsLite Rothacker, Karl & Michele, House Gill, George & Lori, SportsLite Clay, Patty, SportsLite Anderson, Jeff & Holly, Young Exec. Indv. Loyalty Salfer, Justin, Young Exec. Ind. Loyalty
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SOWF PHOTOS
MEMBER PHOTOS
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“25th Anniversary”
Welcome Back! Party PHOTOS
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GirlFriends EVENT PHOTOS
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Girlfriends Board of Directors Dixie Rogers, President Sandy Helmintoller, Vice President Kathy Blazowski , Secretary Teresa Sullivan, Treasurer Alex Dubisz, Membership
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 Coordinators Vickie Smith & 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” GirlFriends continue to take an active role in Isla activities by decorating the Club (at the request of the Isla social committee) for the holidays on November 30. Twenty GirlFriends completed the task in a record time of 2 ½ hours, assisted by Tim, Willie and staff. Thanks to Robert for lunch after we were finished. GF’s removed the decorations on January 4 and put them away for another year. For the first time, GirlFriends will be a contributor (Special Angel) to Play for Hunger. Checks for the two agencies will be presented to PFH Co-Chairs, GirlFriends Janet Christein and Gen Joyner, at the January luncheon. A room in the new CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse) house has been named ISLA DEL SOL GIRLFRIENDS because of our monetary commitment to the organization. Funds from our 50/50 drawing held at each luncheon go to this project and $6,000 of our $10,000 goal (to be completed by December 2016) has been met. In addition, many gifts were presented to the CASA representative at the December luncheon. Our November luncheon and fashion show by Macy’s was attended by 211 GirlFriends and guests (the largest attendance since GF’s inception). The Children’s Choir from Montessori by the Sea created the perfect atmosphere for our December luncheon. Other luncheon programs scheduled are: Maria Lowe (Mayor of St. Pete Beach and wounded veteran); Wonderland Florist and an “Arts” program. A new pictorial directory (HOT NUMBERS) will be distributed to GF members at the January luncheon. As we now have over 400 members, this will be an excellent way to recognize other GF’s. If you are not at the January luncheon, contact a GF board member to receive your copy. HOT NUMBERS is added to our HOT FLASHES (monthly newsletter/calendar) and HOT STUFF (a previously published cookbook). Interest groups continue to be utilized by many of our members. If you are interested in any more information, please contact the chair listed on the side bar of this article. MASQUERADE—An Enchanting Evening of Isla Elegance is scheduled for March 5, 2016. Lots of exciting plans are being 11229 completed for this event. 160 reservations have already been received toward the 200 limit. Make your reservations now! GirlFriends was started with the motto of “GOOD TIMES AND NEW FRIENDSHIPS GUARANTEED.” We continue to strive to meet this goal and welcome new members. Happy and healthy 2016 to all and a hug and a tug, Dixie President
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Tee Up for Golf News Golf Shop News
Fred Curtis: Director of Golf I hope everyone had a great holiday season. We have a very active and fun spring season ahead. The season starts with the WGA President’s Cup which will be held on Tuesday, January 12th and 19th. The next event is the Men’s Member-Member which will be played Wednesday, January 20th and Thursday the 21st. Wednesday as well as Thursday will be a 12:30 p.m. shotgun. Dinner and the prize presentation will follow the final round on Thursday. The committee is planning another great event this year. The Ladies Member-Member is scheduled for Tuesday, February 2nd and Tuesday the 9th. Both Tuesdays are 12:30 shotgun which starts with a reception and awards presentation following golf on Tuesday, February 9th. This will be another great event this year. The following event is the Sweetheart tournament. The Wine and Cheese party will start at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 10th. We hope everyone can attend. This is the night we draw for the Horse Race, which is the following
Special tournament notes: The Ladies Club Championship is scheduled in March starting Tuesday the 1st and Thursday the 3rd. The finals will be played on Tuesday, March 8th. The Men’s Club Championship is scheduled for a qualifying round Friday, February the 12th. The players that qualify will play at 11:45 on Monday the 15th, 8:00 am on Wednesday the 17th and all final matches will be played on Saturday, February 20th. There will be a reception to announce the winners. If you have any questions regarding the tournaments, please call the golf shop at 864-2417.
In Memoriam Section
Seek
William O’Brien 11/2015
Inside this Spotlight, two member numbers are hidden. If it’s your number, you will receive a complimentary dinner for two!
(Members that have passed)
Ken Leininger, 12/2015
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day. The Horse race will begin on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. The Sweetheart Tournament will be on Sunday the 14th. We will have tee times for the tournament. The format for the tournament is a better ball net of couples. Dinner and the awards presentation will be in the Main Dining room that evening.
& FIND!
Please note: To collect your certificates for your complimentary dinners, see Mayra at the Front office.
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
Golf Committee for 2015 Tom Danielson Chairperson Gerald O’Rourke Co-Chairperson Sandy Gelmini Joan Tellefsen Mike Logue Mike McParlane Fred Curtis Kevin Sunderman
Green & Grounds Committee Tom Cody Chairperson Joe DiGuglielmo Co-Chairperson Pat Polonus
What a terrific Fall we had! With what seemed to be never-ending rain this summer the warm Fall gave us the opportunity to grow some grass. That doesn’t mean we didn’t have our challenges. Humidity was high and there were several overcast days. This resulted in little drying of the golf course and the spread of fungal disease on turfgrass. Fortunately, we kept ahead of any major problems and benefited from the warmer weather. Now we are in the peak of our golfing season. A lot of wear and tear by golfers and little recovery growth in winter means we must be proactive in managing traffic and wear of our golf course. This is the time of year I keep my fingers crossed for warm, sunny weather. I prefer warmer weather and so does the grass. Unfortunately, I have learned you can’t control the weather. What we can control is how we take care of the golf course. This starts with traffic control. Due to cooler weather and shorter days, the grass grows with less vigor in the wintertime reducing its ability to withstand stresses placed by cart and foot traffic. Areas such as walk-ups to tees and greens experience faster wear due to the concentration of traffic on these locations. In attempt to provide the best conditions possible, we use ropes and stakes to guide
golfers to the best spots for travel. We also use painted blue lines on the turf by the greens. These lines are intended to show those using the handicap blue flags the appropriate distance to keep carts away from greens. Regardless of where ropes, stakes and blue lines are located, it is never acceptable to drive a cart between a green and a bunker. This is both unsafe and places a concentrated amount of traffic stress in a small area. Please follow all traffic guides knowing that it benefits the condition of your golf course. As always, you are asked to fill divots and repair ballmarks. Even if the divot or ballmark isn’t yours, you should still repair it. If everyone makes an effort, we will all be rewarded. Finally, visit isladelsolgcn.blogspot.com for all the latest news concerning the golf course and grounds at Isla Del Sol. There you can even sign up to receive email notifications anytime a new post is made. It’s a useful tool to keep you informed of the latest information. Your Golf Course Superintendent, Kevin Sunderman
Bob Marchese John Lessak
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WGA 18 Holers
2015-16 WGA OFFICERS President Joan Tellefsen 1st Vice Lynne Clayton
Bonnie
2nd Vice Mary Waller Secretary Pat Polonous
Happy New Year! Now that the holidays are over we can get back to concentrating on our golf games. We’ve had two new members join our group this season. They are Pam Harris and Carolyn Smiley. The annual Invitational tournament led off the Fall events with 87 guests and 57 members participating. In October an opening day luncheon and meeting was held to discuss upcoming activities for the WGA as well as our usual entertaining rules review by Fred. It was announced that two season-long competitions this year will be “Player of the Year” and “Most Improved Golfer.” In November the first Major tournament of season, the Eclectic, was played. Wendy Vinsant was the overall winner. Other players who came in at the top of their flights were: Flight 1
1st place - Pam Harris 2nd place - Ellen Koppelman 3rd place - Betsy Soma 4th place - Kay Stadt
Flight 2 1st place tie - Carol Hayward and Debbie Kelaher 3rd place tie - Gen Joyner, Kate Decoursey, Simone Calhoun, and Kim Harlow Flight 3
Treasuer Judy Willis Member at large Eileen Morello Wanda Hollon
STANDING COMMITTEES Birdies & Chip-Ins Gulsun Kutay
Library Gen Joyner By- Laws Sharon Marciniak Eileen Morello New Member Wanda Hollon Mentors Betty Consoles Cheer Peggy Ennis Pat Polonus Photos Directory Chris Greenwalt Wanda Hollon Judy Willis Publicity Greens Bonnie Henshaw Pat Polonus
1st place tie - Mary Waller and Gulsun Kutay 3rd place tie - Jeane Ruthhardt, Mary Khosh, Sandy Tuite, Judy Willis, and Libby Salamone At press time we have three Major tournaments remaining to be played: the President’s Cup in January, the Member/Member in February, and the Club Championship in March. Also we have our Member/Guest Day on March 24th. It is being planned around the theme “America the Beautiful”. All the above provide good reason for us to sharpen up our skills on the course and practice ranges. Remember, a golf ball is like a clock...always hit it at 6:00 o’clock and make it go toward 12:00 o’clock...but make sure you’re in the same time zone! Good luck to all in the upcoming competitions but mostly remember to have fun. Bonnie
Handicap Carol Kinder Kay Nugent Eileen Morello
Ringers Sue Gibbs
Rules Lynne Clayton
SLAPS History Chris Greenwalt Lynne Clayton Gen Joyner Hospitality Jude Doheny
SPECIAL COMMITTEE Christmas “Gift a Child” Tammy Allen Sharon Phillips Invitational Simone Calhoun Roz Heenan Member/Guest Peggy Ennis Betty Consoles Rally for a cure To Be Determined
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Wendy Vinsant. Overall Winner of Eclectic
Isla Del Sol Men’s Golf Association 2015/2016 MGA Board of Directors President Mike McParlane Vice President Tom Danielson Treasurer Bob Johnson Secretary Gary Gelmini Tournaments Bob Walsh Social Bob Dow
Committees Tournaments Bob Walsh (chairman) John Lessak Ray Ennis Nick Consoles 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
MGA Update The MGA 2015/2016 fall season is off and running with great weather and record high temperatures in the area. The MGA 2015/2016 fall season is off and running with great weather and record high temperatures in the area. The pro shop is scheduling MGA events Wednesday and Saturday, and is now also booking tee times for MGA members who would like to just play nine holes. Call the pro shop or use the sign up sheet in the pro shop to participate in these and other special events sponsored by the MGA. Our current year membership book is available in the pro shop. Also, if you are not a member of the MGA, it is easy to join and participate in our events – just check with the pro shop. The Ryder Cup, a two-day event was held on November 4th and 7th, with Pizza/Beer at the pool following Saturday’s game. Eighty golfers participated, with the blue team captained by Mike McParlane, assistant Pros Josh Flagg and John Quinn convincingly defeating the red team captained by Bob Walsh and head Pro Fred Curtis. The first Pick your Partner was contested on November 11th by 102 golfers followed by lunch. Low gross winners were Bill Smith & Bill Stahlka, and low net winners were Joe Kinder & Bob Marchese in flight one, Mike McParlane & Frank Dubisz in flight two, and Tom McRae & Gerry Sullivan in flight three. The second Pick your Partner and lunch was held on December 9th with 88 golfers. Low gross winners were Dick Ruthardt & Gary Harlow, and low net winners were Al Kurtz & Jim Guida in flight one, Jersey boys Bob Carney & Bob Walsh in flight two, and Gary Gelmini & Dick Sierra in flight three. Upcoming events include the Individual Eclectic over two days starting Wednesday, January 6th and concluding on Saturday, January 9th, followed by lunch. Pick your Partner is on Wednesday, January 13th with a 12:30 shotgun start and dinner with spouses to follow. The Saturday morning Ryder Cup is on January 16th. The Member – Member is scheduled with a 12:30 shotgun start on Wednesday, January 20th and a 12:30 shotgun start on Thursday, January 21st, followed by a stag dinner.
In February, the Saturday morning Ryder Cup is on February 6th, followed by the Wednesday Pick Your Partner on Wednesday, February 10th with lunch. The Club Championship qualifying round will be held Friday, February 12th, and open to all MGA members. We anticipate a large field with golfers divided into three flights, with prizes and trophies awarded to Club, Senior and Super Senior Flight Champions. The top eight gross scores from the Championship flight, and the top eight net scores from each of the Senior Flights earn prize money and advance to match play rounds starting the following Monday, with tee times starting on the first hole and open play thereafter for those golfers who did not qualify. While the Championship Flight will consist of golfers with the lowest handicaps, anyone can elect to play in the Championship Flight, but will compete at scratch (no handicap) and will play from the white tees. The Senior Flight will comprise those golfers who play from the white tees, and are not in the Championship Flight. The Super Senior Championship Flight will comprise those golfers who play from the gold tees, and are not opting to play in the Championship Flight. Both Senior Flights will play at 80% of their course handicap. The MGA will provide a keg at the pool after the Friday qualifying round. In March, we have the Saturday Ryder Cup on the 5th, followed by the Wednesday Pick Your Partner on Wednesday, March 9th with lunch and the annual meeting. The Men’s MemberGuest is scheduled for Wednesday, March 30 through Saturday April 2nd. The final Pick Your Partner will be Wednesday, April 13th at 8 AM with the concluding MGA Banquet and awards starting at 6 PM. See you on the greens.
Tom Danielson
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New Ninettes Officers for the 2015-2016 season President Sandy Gelmini 1st Vice Terri Vellinga
Ninette News The fall weather was absolutely beautiful for the start of the golf season. The course is in great shape. The best thing is seeing all the snowbirds returning for the winter! Welcome Back!!!!!! November 3rd was our Opening Day Scramble/Luncheon and all the girls were ready for getting into the swing of the season. First Place • Jennifer Haycraft • Sandy Gelmini • Alex Dubisz • Raquel Jones Second Place • Leslie Kamsambelis • Cheryl Danielson • Sharlene Sakol • Jeanette Schuessler Third Place • Judy Molino • Donna Wilton • Shirley Johnson • Sue Malmberg On November 12th, we had 36 golfers participate in the Jack & Jill. Special thanks to Sue Malmberg who organized the event and did a super job. The first and second round of the Eclectic Tournament was held in November. Congratulation to Pat Sudol, our Eclectic Champion. All enjoyed the Ninettes Christmas Party and dinner on December 2nd. The filets and cherry crisps were delicious. Everyone had a fun time at our annual Christmas Shotgun/Scramble/Luncheon with the 18 holers. Our next major tournament Quotas will be January 26th and February 2nd. See you on the greens! Cheryl
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2nd Vice Cheryl Danielson Secretary Alexandria Dubisz Treasuer Irene DiGuglielmo Member at large Mary Lou Boyd Melba Gustke
COMMITTEES Birdies & Chip-Ins Sue Malmberg Tournament Chair Sue Werner Remembrances Melba Gustke Christmas Project Helene Logue Susan Thomas Sue Werner Member/Guest Tournament Terri Vellinga Jack and Jill Joan Sorenson Sue Malmberg Social Rosie Cody Sharon Phillips
Isla Flag Officers Bob Dollar, Commodore Mark Bridges, Vice Commodore Emmett Crews, Rear Commodore Ken Smith, Fleet Captain 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
From the Yacht Basin HELLO ALL, Was that December, or was it June? Way above average temperatures made for an awesome 2015 “Santa’s Boat Yard” party and New Year celebrations as well. A huge thank you goes out to Kelly Hart and Ken Smith for the lit arches down the marina entrance ramp, the Christmas pirate ship and much more. Big thanks to Kathy Walsh and Stacy Stenholm who donated their time to make this an extremely fun evening. For the 4th year in a row Lina Kunz was instrumental in bringing this night all together to be truly magical. Thank you Lina and her husband Vince also, who ran around as “The Crazy Grinch!” The Yachters really made it happen with all their hard work making the boats glow. Great job all!! Big plans are projected for the re-building of the IDSYCC marina. While some replacements and repairs have been made over the years many of the structures remain from the original construction which was completed around 1980. A detailed plan has been composed so that within 5 years the entire yacht basin will be solid, attractive and safer for years to come. As each section is
re-built every single piling will be wrapped with 2 protective coating materials to keep wood boring creatures out and prolong it’s life expectancy. All of the pilings that hold up the 36 boat lifts are currently being wrapped. Trex transcend was chosen for the decking throughout all of the docks. The color has not yet been decided on, but there is a 25 year warranty on this product and we are sure it will look very impressive. I’d like to thank our past commodores, flag committee members and especially Commodore Bob Dollar for the valuable input and advice at our flag meetings this past year. You are a great team and I’m looking forward to working with you all in 2016. Finally, I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and thanks to all of the members who made ours very special. Sea Ya in the Spring time! Fair Winds, Captain Richie
CONGRATULATIONS! 2015 boats in water (no masts)
1st place winners – Mike and Christy Shell
2nd Place winners - Emmett & Teresa Crews
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From the Tennis Courts
The Tennis Center welcomes 2016 with events and programs for everyone at Isla Del Sol. The Tennis Center welcomes 2016 with events and programs for everyone at Isla Del Sol. The Exchange (sign up and show up) program continues 5 days a week. The world famous Calcutta, Sweetheart Tournament and “Play for Hunger” highlight a busy first couple months of the year. The Exchange Program runs Monday through Friday and will begin at 9:00am during January, February and March. Members need only to sign up and their game will be taken care of. Stop by or call the Tennis Pro Shop to be signed up or for more info. The Calcutta kicks off the New Year. Dinner on Thursday, January 14th at 6:30pm begins the event with the teams being announced and bets being taken. There will be two days of play, the 15th and Saturday the 16th at 9:00am. The WTA is sponsoring our first Men’s and Women’s combined Member/Guest. The event will be held on Friday, January 29th. The women will play in the morning followed by lunch and the men will play in the afternoon immediately after lunch. Call the Pro Shop for more info. The month of February brings the Sweetheart Tournament on Saturday, February 13th. This is our only “sign up with a partner” event. Play begins at 9:00am. The “Play for Hunger” event will be on Saturday, February 20th, at 9:00am.
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Sign Up for this event will be through the “Play for Hunger” Charity. Make sure you keep March open, as the St. Patrick’s Day Round Robin and all of the Club Championships will all be played.
Tournament Results
Tennis Committee Pat Gousha, Chairperson Kevin Quay, Manager Michelle Entwistle Sandy Gelmini Mike Mayo Joan Wulfson Peter Mulligan
Tennis Staff Ed LaVoie Tennis Professional Kevin Quay USPTA-P1 Director of Tennis Jorge Bernal Tennis Professional Doug Cash Tennis Professional
Halloween 2015: Women – 1st Jeanine Garnett; 2nd Debbie Budreau; 3rd Judy Schleicher Men – 1st Ron Sumner; 2nd Larry Michaels; 3rd tie John Amodeo, Peter Mulligan
Davis Cup 2015: Aruba Shirley Beakes, Sally Cash, Marion Harvey, Joan Wulfson, Glenn Phillips, Mike Premovic, Mike Spinelli, Ron Sumner
Holiday Tournament 2015: Women – 1st Sally Cash; 2nd Tammy Allen; 3rd Wanda Hollon Men – 1st Peter Mulligan; 2nd tie Kevin Cann, Aaron Fuchs, Roger Wehling
Davis Cup
Tennis Direct Line 727-864-2819 Tennis Extension: 2118
Tennis ‘Snack and Chat’ The last Friday of every month
Tennis Halloween Tourney
Women’s Tennis Association After such a hot, rainy summer, our WTA season began with just plain HOT. Record high temperatures for Florida in the Fall hasn’t stopped the gals from enjoying the game we all love. Our winners of the October Round Robin were: First Place: Karen Hessel. Second Place: Wanda Hollon. Third Place: Pat Gousha. Our November Round Robin winners were: First Place: Chris Callahan. Second Place: Debbie Budreau. Third Place: Sandy Gelmini. We wish to welcome Debbie and her husband, Jim, to the Isla Tennis Family. Our WTA Member/Guest Tournament will be held Friday, January 29th, beginning at 9:00am. We are joining forces with the Men’s Member/Guest and enjoying lunch together in the dining room. The men will begin play at 1:30pm. WTA Committee members are: Sandy Gelmini, Judy Schleicher, Wanda Hollon, Karen Hessel, Michelle Entwistle and Joan Wulfson. The Men’s Committee: Mike Mayo, Mike Spinelli, Paul Margarone and Peter Mulligan. I will report on the tournaments in the next Spotlight. The Diane Spinelli Scholarship is continuously seeking funds to provide some very lucky Pinellas County school children
the opportunity to enjoy the Isla Summer Tennis Camp with our Pro, Kevin Quay. Donations of any amount may be made payable to the WTA and sent to: Karen Hessel 473 1st Street W Tierra Verde, FL 33715. Our heartfelt “THANKS” to all who have already made a contribution. The Holiday Tournament was held on December 12th, followed by Snack and Chat. Players brought a fantastic array of dishes, both hot and cold, and desserts, to share with each other. Everyone enjoyed the tournament and a good time with tennis friends.
I love the feel of hitting the ball hard, the pleasure of a rally. It is these things that make tennis the delightful game that it is. - Helen Mills Moody Sincerely, Sandy
Debbie and Jim Budreau
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GirlFriends
MARCH
5TH Reservations 727-906-4752
Celebration Reservations 727-906-4752
EASTER Brunch & Egg Hunt March 26th - 12:00pm Easter Egg Hunt, Pool Side
March 27th
Easter Sunday Brunch 12:00 – 12:30pm Seating AM BRUNCH MENU 3:00pm or 4:00pm BRUNCH MENU
Reservations 727-906-4752
Dinner Reservations Please make sure to make reservations 24 hours in advance during season.
ISLA DEL SOL 2016
PLAY FOR HUNGER
FEBRUARY 20-23, 2016 GOAL $126,000 The 26th Annual Play for Hunger at Isla Del Sol is scheduled for February 20-23, culminating in a Celebration of Giving Dinner on February 23. The members of Isla Del Sol come together during this event not only to play together, but more importantly, to combine efforts to generously support two worthwhile St. Petersburg non-profit organizations, Daystar Life Center and St. Petersburg Free Clinic, both of which provide services to the less fortunate in our community. ***Take Notice that Play for Hunger has a new event this year in addition to golf, tennis and boating---there will be a Play Day for Game Lovers on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm in the upstairs of the clubhouse, consisting of Bingo, Mahjong and Sliding Gin. There will be three time periods, allowing members to play different games, or just play their favorite game with other members. Now all Isla members have an opportunity to come out and Play for Hunger with other members. We hope this event will become an annual event so let’s get together and play together. See the following form for contribution details. Play for Hunger is proud to be the official charity of Isla Del Sol. We hope to see members who have been generous in previous years as well as newer Isla members take part in this very worthwhile event of fun and friendship. We want to be a “Club Coming Together to Help Others”. Tennis-Saturday am; Play Day (NEW)-Saturday pm Cruise Luncheon and Cruise-Sunday; Golf-Monday am and pm Celebration of Giving Dinner -Tuesday evening Donation form should completed and turned in with your contribution to the Front Office or the Golf Pro Shop. Read the form for deadlines and information.
For questions or further information, please contact: Bob or Gen Joyner 865-755-7089 David or Janet Christein 727-906-8045 18
2016 Play for Hunger Donation Form If you would like a 2016 tax deduction, please return this form to the office with your check(s) by December 31, 2015. Please indicate how you want your name(s) to appear in the program:
Please make your check(s) payable to "St. Petersburg Free Clinic" and/or "Daystar Life Center", NOT to "Play for Hunger". St. Petersburg Free Clinic $ www.stpetersburgfreeclinic.org
Local Phone or Cell:
Daystar Life Center $ www.daystarlifecenter.com
Email: Activities/Events (Please check all that apply and list the number of qualifying participants) #
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___ Cruise Luncheon ___ Cruise ___ Celebration Dinner
To make a donation by credit card, specify on your Donation Form, visit each charity's website and click on the "Donate" button.
Check if your company will match your gift.
Reservations for Tennis must be made in the Tennis Pro Shop, Golf in the Golf Pro Shop, and Cruise, Cruise Luncheon, Play Day and Celebration Dinner in the Front Office. ALL names in your party must be included in your Celebration Dinner reservations.
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Return Upper Portion to the Play for Hunger Box in the Front Office or the Pro Shop. Retain Lower Portion for Event and Reservation Dates Reminders.
Champion Gold Angel Silver Angel
$10,000 and above $5,000 - $9,999 $3,000 - $4,999
Donors Receive: Golf Hole Sponsor Sign, play Golf and/or Tennis, participate in Play Day, Cruise, Cruise Luncheon, and Celebration Dinner for four.
Special Angel Plus Special Angel Angel Gold
$2,000 - $2,999 $1,000 - $1,999 $500 - $999 $350 - $499
Donors Receive: Golf Hole Sponsor Sign, play Golf and/or Tennis, participate in Play Day, Cruise, Cruise Luncheon, and Celebration Dinner for two.
Silver Bronze
$250 - $349 $200 - $249
Donors Receive: Golf or Tennis or participation in Play Day and Celebration Dinner for two.
Sterling
$100 - $199
Donors Receive: Golf or Tennis or participation in Play Day and Celebration Dinner for one.
Friend
Up to $99
Donors Receive: The Gratitude of Those in Need. For a minimum $75 donation an Isla Member qualifies for one Celebration Dinner.
Tennis - Sat 2/20 Play Day - Sat 2/20 1:00 pm Cruise Luncheon - Sun 2/21 12:00 pm Cruise - Sun 2/21 1:00 pm Golf - Mon 2/22 AM and PM "Shotgun" Celebration Dinner - Tues 2/23 6:00 pm Cocktails 7:00 pm Dinner
Sign up in the Tennis Pro Shop by Tuesday, 2/16 for Court Time Sign up in the Front Office (906-4752) by Tuesday, 2/16 Sign up in the Front Office (906-4752) by Wednesday, 2/17 Sign up in the Front Office (906-4752) by Wednesday, 2/17 Sign up in the Golf Pro Shop by Thursday, 2/18 Sign up in the Front Office (906-4752) by Friday, 2/19. Early reservations are appreciated and must include the names of ALL in your party.
Even if you are unable to participate in the activities, your donation will be greatly appreciated.
"LET ALL OF ISLA SHINE AND LET IT BEGIN WITH ME"
Club Hours Executive Office Hours Monday-Friday , 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday- Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Dining Nights: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lunch is served daily in the Grille Room, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
6000 Sun Boulevard St. Petersburg, FL 33715 WWW.ISLADELSOLYCC.COM
Tiki Bar @ the Pool: Wednesday- Friday, 10:00 am – Sunset Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 am – Sunset Mon - Tuesday, Pool Closed
Club Directory Dining Room Reservations 727-906-4752 can be made online at www.isladelsolycc.com Fax: 727-867-1213
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SAVE THE DATES Feb 14th VALENTINE’S DINNER & DANCE Feb 17th Chinese New Year Feb 20th-23rd Play for Hunger March 5th GirlFriends Masquerade Party March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 26th -12:00pm Easter Egg Hunt, Pool Side March 27th Easter Sunday Brunch 12:00 – 12:30pm Seating AM BRUNCH MENU 3:00pm or 4:00pm BRUNCH MENU March 30th - April 2nd Men’s Member Guest Tournament March 31st Girls Night Out Sunset Cruise
can ruin your day.
April 1st Girlfriends Lunch/Fashion Show Bazaar