Haddon Field Club

PARTY! Sept 20, 2008

editor — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:41:38 +0000

OK, so it may not be the end of the outdoor tennis season quite yet, but we still call it the “End of Season Party”! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20th, 6:30-11pm, to join members and friends for an evening of food, music and fun. A buffet dinner, complete with appetizers, entrees, dessert, beer, wine, etc., and DJ music will make this event at the Club a festive evening. Members, contributing members, & guests are welcome. Spread the word to those who may not play at the club on a regular basis … please support our social activities! Cost will be $35 per person - make checks payable to Haddon Field Club and send to Club treasurer, Jane Berkowitz/63 Chestnut St/Haddonfield, NJ 08033. If you would like to volunteer to help or have any questions, contact Debra Noll at 856-616-1320.

Super Senior Tournament 2008

editor — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:41:24 +0000

The Super Senior Tournament will be held at the Club the week of Sept.29th, 2008. This is a popular event with great people and ’super’ tennis. Tournament matches will start at 10am so members can get their social games in early. Volunteers are ALWAYS welcome! Please consider helping out with sweeping courts, answering the phone, assisting out of town players, preparing and/or cleaning up from light food provided, etc. … every little bit helps! It’s guaranteed to be a fun time. For more information or to volunteer, call Mark Forrester: 856-313-4664.

Junior Tournament Summary:

editor — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:39:02 +0000

The Junior Tournament held July 14 - 17th went well despite a 3 hour rain delay Monday morning. Between the weather and a conflict with a team tennis competition, the tournament did not wrap up until Friday. The players had no problems with line calls and generally exhibited excellent sportsmanship, often applauding their opponents good shots. Many thanks to Jeff for all his hard work in running this tournament and encouraging young people to participate in this wonderful, lifetime sport. Please continue to support club tournaments - they are a good opportunity to ’showcase’ our club and hopefully bring in new, active members.

” I wish to extend special thanks to club pro Carol MacLennan for giving the director a TDM (Tournament Data Manager) lesson before the tournament; club member Kathleen Burns and her daughters, Meghan and Kade, for volunteering to dry the courts and handle phone calls during Monday’s rain delay; club member Louise Senopoulos for assisting with the purchase of food and bottled water for the players; and club members Mark Forrester and Ray Karcher for devoting many hours to court maintenance.” -Jeff Holman-

2008 Newsletter

editor — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:31:39 +0000

From President, Chris Noll
The weather is starting to warm up, so we’re all looking forward to a nice spring to lead into the outdoor tennis season.
Welcome to Mark as Vice President, Tennis and Jane as Treasurer. Special thanks to Tim Alles and Stacy Kasse for serving on the Executive Committee.
At the 2007 Annual Meeting it was decided to utilize a portion of the club’s reserve fund to totally reconstruct Courts 5, 6 and 7. These courts continue to have drainage problems causing excessive down time after watering and non-optimum playing conditions. The courts were reconstructed over the winter and are ready to play. They may be a little soft for several months as they compact due to play. Be patient, it will be worth it. Also new for this year are two shoe (water blaster) cleaners, one by each gate leading to the courts, a new clubhouse door, new keys and additional brushes and sweepers. Please make sure your key works. If not, contact one of the Executives.
A new shed, fencing and an ice machine were added in 2007.
Membership remains steady and the dues have been kept at the same level for a number of years. The club remains financially stable due to the hard work of all the volunteers. The tournaments and leagues were a success in 2007 and that should continue in 2008.
There are a number of socials scheduled for this year including the opening party, men’s night, ladies’ night, pizza night and the return of the year end annual party on September 20th. Also, the Moorestown Field Club has asked us to have a tennis social with them. The first one will be at Moorestown. Look for details at the clubhouse and on the web site.
The club is very excited to welcome Carol MacLennan back for third year as Club Pro. As you know, Carol is very enthusiastic and dedicated and the clinics and lesson went smoothly last year. Carol has helped with the social events and tournaments and will continue to improve the Junior program.
See you on the courts!
Chris Noll, President
PRO’s CORNER
Men’s Drill – Monday Evening: 6 to 7:30pm (Starting May 5th)
Ladies Drill – Tuesday Evening: 6 to 7:30pm (Starting May 6th)
Junior Clinics – Monday thru Friday 1:30 to 4pm (Starting June 23rd) More info to follow
All adult drills and clinics are $75 for 1 1/2 hours (divided by the number of players) or $50 for one hour clinic. Non-members pay a $5 fee.
Private Lesson: $45 per hour / $23 per half hour
For more information on group or private lessons, contact Carol MacLennan (cell#)856-905-5216 or send an email to: minimac34@aol.com
WOMENS & MENS LEAGUES
Since the early 1900’s the HFC has participated in the Women’s Inter-Club Assoc. of Philadelphia. To play on these teams, one must be a member of the club and the USTA. We currently have two women’s spring teams – one on Mondays and one on Wednesdays. Matches against Philadelphia area and South Jersey teams run from late April to early June. There are also two women’s summer teams which are not USTA sanctioned. For more information contact our Club Coordinator, Anne Maxwell, or one of the spring team captains, Helene Delaney and Anne Maxwell or summer captains, Shelly Goldberg and Gail Dwyer. Remember, even if you have no team experience, consider being a sub – it’s a great way to get involved even if you can’t make the weekly commitment.
There will be one Men’s Senior league team (age 50+) this spring which will play on Thursday evenings. Contact Chris Noll for details.
Home match dates will also be posted on the website and at the club. The executive committee asks that club members have courts swept and ready for teams by 10am for spring matches and 9:30am for summer matches.
HOUSE AND GROUNDS REPORT
by Bob LaMaina
At last spring is here and our great club is opening.
House and Grounds has been busy helping to make our club the best and nicest in the area. There are BRAND NEW COURTS on #s 5, 6 & 7. I hope you will enjoy them and they last 20 to 30 years. It was a big undertaking, but I think well worth the time and money. These courts should dry faster and play truer, BUT please be patient. At first, like all new courts, they may play soft, but with proper rolling etc. they should play great!

You will also notice a brand new front and screen door. You should have received new keys to use on this door and the front gate lock. No more excuses for not locking up!

Also you will see new nets, brushes, line sweepers, tennis shoe washers and many other things to help make our club nicer. The tennis shoe washer will help keep our clubhouse cleaner and also your car and home. It really does a nice job removing har-tru.

Finally, if you have any comments or suggestions, please ask anyone on House or Grounds or myself .

Thank you and I hope to see everyone on the courts.

InterNet Info
Our efficient and technology-savvy treasurer, Jane Berkowitz, is using her expertise to organize and streamline her job. Many members received their 2008 bills via email this year which saved postage, paper and time. If you received your bill by ‘snail mail’, but would like to receive it email in the future, please provide Jane with your email address. Likewise – if you prefer not to receive them by email, let her know that also. Contact Jane at: jelkberk@comcast.net or 856-428-1755.
Be sure to check out the Club’s website at: www.haddonfieldclub.com. Sign up your email address to receive official HFC news with information and notices about the Club and upcoming events.
STRING THINGS
Rob Courtney of Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club will be offering a pick up and drop off service for HFC members to handle your racquet and stringing needs. You can call Rob at: 856-429-2004 to arrange your racquet pick up, or give your racquet to Carol MacLennan to take to The Tennis Company. Rob can also answer any questions regarding strings and string tension.
Club Hours and More Important Information
Hours of Operation
Mon thru Fri: 7:30am until dark Sat & Sun: 8:00 am until dark
Court Sign-Up
Remember: ALL players must be present before you sign up on the board for a court – please include players’ names not just initials.
If you are the last person leaving the Club, please be sure to lock the Clubhouse doors and the main gate. New keys issued to members this year fit the front gate, clubhouse doors and kitchen. Don’t forget to double check that the locker rooms are empty so you don’t lock someone in (yes, that has happened!).
Tournaments
Even if you are not participating in these tournaments, mark your calendars for the following dates and come out to watch some great tennis! Help is always needed during tournament weeks – brushing courts, preparing food for players, etc. Please consider lending a hand and sharing some hospitality with visitors – a little help goes a long way to make things run smoothly.
Junior Tournament
Mon. –Thurs, July 14th- 17th.
Boys & Girls ages 18,16,14 and 12 and under singles
Cost: $33.00 – checks payable to: Haddon Field Club
Send checks to: Jeff Holman, 700 Clinton Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033
USTA membership required. Matches will start at 10am. Members are requested to have courts swept and ready for participants by 9:45am. Please contact coordinator Jeff Holman for entry form or more information: jholman@haddonfield.k12.nj.us or 856-429-2204 Ext#129.
Senior Tournament
Mon – Fri, Sept 8th – 12th. This fun and successful tournament was even better last year as a result of moving the dates from August to September therefore avoiding the oppressive heat & humidity of mid-summer. Matches begin at 10:30am. Members are requested to have courts swept and ready for players by 10:15am. For more information and details, contact Mark Forrester: 856-722-9663
Club Tournaments
Annual Club tournaments start in June - Divisions include: Mixed Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles and Gut Buster Singles. Watch for sign up sheets in the clubhouse. Contact Mark Forrester for details.
Planes, Trains & Cell Phones….
We’ve learned to live with planes and trains at the Club, but there is one form of noise pollution we can still control. Cell phones are great (How did we ever live without them?) but very distracting while driving, watching a movie and most certainly while playing tennis. How many times have you heard a muffled ring in a tennis bag only to have everyone within earshot run to check their phone? Be courteous to those around you by either silencing or turning off cell phones while on the court.

ATTENTION JUNIOR MEMBERS
If you are part of a family membership, or have just a junior membership, the Field Club would like to put together a directory for you. Please e-mail Jane Berkowitz, Treasurer, at jelkberk@comcast.net with the names of children and their birthdates and she will compile a directory with junior member contact information and ages. This directory will be e-mailed to those contributing.
UPDATED DIRECTORIES
Attached with this newsletter is a membership list that most likely will be obsolete by the time it reaches your mailbox. If you would like to receive updated lists via e-mail, please contact Jane Berkowitz, Treasurer at jelkberk@comcast.net. Notification by e-mail is also a great way to make updates to your contact information.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Help is always needed for planning, organizing and running the various club activities. Men & women of all ages are welcome – new talents & ideas are always appreciated! All parties are for adults unless otherwise noted.
The Club’s OPENING PARTY is scheduled for Sunday May 18th – 4pm. Come mix, meet & eat and enjoy some social tennis at the official opening party. Non-playing spouses welcome. Please contact Stacy Kasse (stacykasse@comcast.net) if you’d like to help. Details will be posted at the club, website & on emails closer to party date.
Dates for pizza/tennis parties and Ladies’ & Men’s nights will be announced during the season.
The end of year party tentatively scheduled for Sat. Sept. 20th.
MEMORABLE MEMBERS
A number of members in our midst have accomplishments in the great sport of tennis which deserve acknowledgement. Whether their success has been local, national or international, we applaud their achievements and dedication to our favorite game! Here’s just a sampling…
Vero Ajello – #4 in World in 75’s(age bracket) in 1993; #1 Middle State 75’s in 1993; Won 1st 90’s tournament in Boca Raton 2008; HFC Champion 8 times since 1958; Club President for 3 years.
Mark Forrester- #17 in National 65’s in 2006 and #24 in 2007; #1 Middle States 65’s in 2003, 04, 06 & 07. Member MSTA teams in Sectional and National Tournaments 7 years.
Jeff Holman – Named New Jersey District “High School Coach of the Year 2007’’’
Carol MacLennan- Honored by the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) as New Jersey Member of the Year
George Rodier- Won 75’s HFC Super Senior Tournament in 2006 & 2007
Sean Sloan- Club Champ 2007; Referee 15 yrs at International Tennis Hall of Fame Tournament; Squash & Tennis Coach Haverford College 11 yrs. Served as USTA Director of Education and Recreation
Donna Spielberger, Member of ‘Team 50′ which won the USTA Seniors 4.0 Championship in Tucson, AZ in October 2007.

2007 Club Tournament Champions
Men’s Singles: Sean Sloan Gut Buster Singles: Dan Orr
Women’s Doubles: Amy Knecht & Lou Ann Prescott
Men’s Doubles: Chris Noll & Rod Norris Mixed Doubles: Donna Spielberger & Chris Noll
RULES TO REMEMBER
When members are waiting, players must limit their playing time to 1 hour of singles and 1 ½ hours for doubles.

Waiting for a court requires that ALL players involved are present and ready to play. DO NOT sign up for a court or add your name to the waiting list if all members are not present.

Junior members with parents are NOT to be bumped from a court. Juniors playing with juniors must relinquish the court except between the hours of 3-5pm on school days.

Members may not use a court that is posted “Out of Use” by House & Grounds management.

Ball machines may only be used on court #4 or a hard court.

Players should only use 3 balls when an adjacent court is in play.

No court may be reserved in advance with the exception of the Club Pro, team practice or use, club events or junior/senior tournaments.

Proper tennis attire and footwear is mandatory.

Show respect for club neighbors and fellow members by refraining from crude language and offensive behavior.

GUEST RULES
All guests must register before playing.
No guest may play on the club courts unless a host member is present while playing.
A guest may not appear in the guest registry more than a total of six times in one membership year.
A member may not have more than three guests at one time.
Guests are not permitted before 11:00am on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Guest fee: $8.00 per guest/all times.

THANK YOU, GRACIAS, MERCI. . .
The Club has a number of volunteers that keep things efficient, looking good and running smoothly. We owe a special long standing thanks to Jim Evans for his expertise and love of gardening. The flowers and plantings are the result of Jim’s time and vision, along with some dedicated volunteers. When you walk through the new door into the clubhouse, please remember to thank Glenn Earl for spearheading and overseeing the installation – it’s an attractive addition to the grounds. Mark Forrester was instrumental in the acquisition of our ice machine last year – and Kerry Pittenger and Rod Norris are involved in other improvement projects. A special thanks to Brian & Linda Niles for their professional work on the website and its attractive new look this year. Even if we didn’t mention your name, many thanks to all who have contributed a little or a lot.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
by Jane Kasse
As of May 2007 to the present (April 2008), we have 22 new members at the Haddon Field Club. Some of the new members last year joined us after the membership list was printed. Please help us in welcoming:
FAMILY MEMBERS: 2007: Marilyn & Jim George, Sharon & Jim Pecka, Mark & Jackie Juliano, Alice & Ron Sandmeyer. 2008: Jen & Bob Fendt, Courtney & Gregg Mills
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS: 2007: Rae Cooper, Carol Lanciano, Phoebe Figland, Carrie O’Shaughnessy, Michael Kahn. 2008: Theresa Baxter, Kathleen Miller.
JUNIOR MEMBER: 2007: Taylor Noll, 2008: Julianna Frangos, Emily, Sarah & Katherine Hughes
Please help us to welcome our new members.
If anyone has any tennis friends who would be interested in being a member of Haddon Field Club have them get on touch with either Stacy (stacykasse@comcast.net) or
Jane Kasse (856-428-5723).

Many thanks to Brian Niles for our web site sponsored by targetx.com
And to Ev Korbua and Stacy Kasse for this year’s newsletter

Summer Team Home Match Dates 2008

editor — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:43:11 +0000

The 2008 ladies summer teams have home matches on the following Tuesdays. Members are asked to have courts swept and ready for teams no later than the 9:30 am start time.

Cup #1: June 3rd, June 10th, July 1st

Cup #3: June 10th, June 24th, July 8th

Courts ARE Ready

editor — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:38:48 +0000

The courts are now officially OPEN! Check out courts # 5, 6 & 7 which have been completely redone. As always … don’t forget to brush the courts before you leave. Enjoy!

2008 Spring Clean Up

editor — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:33:09 +0000

I would like to thank all of those who came out on Saturday afternoon to help with the
Spring Cleanup. Jane and Stacy Kasse cleaned the inside of the clubhouse, Bob LaMaina and friends cleaned off the roof, the rest of us raked leaves, twigs, and trimmed bushes. Mark Forrester and Jane Evans power washed the covered patio, tables, and benches. A list of those who showed up and deserve your thanks and appreciation is as follows:

Dave Bewick, Walt Bowlby, Cathie and Frank Cryan, Dave Field, Mark Forrester, Boon Gallagher, Hank Jaggard, Anne Johnson, Jane and Stacy Kasse, Ev and Steve Koruba, Bob LaMaina, Ed Moore, Chris Noll, Dave and Tobey Rodier, Bob Rose, Jane and Jim Evans

Thanks again to all for a great job.

Jim Evans