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Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and The Cellular South Cup
Feb. 16 - 25
Tickets 765.4401
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TENNIS LOVE RETURNS TO MEMPHIS!
Look who's back in town! The Racquet Club is excited to host some of the
world's-greatest men and women tennis players in the 2007 Regions Morgan Keegan
Championships and The Cellular South Cup, Feb. 16th through 25th.
Andy Roddick, finished 2006 ranked #6 in the world, makes his 7th straight
appearance in Memphis. He finished the year ranked in the Top 10 for the fifth
straight time, and compiled an 18-2 record after hiring tennis legend Jimmy
Connors as his coach. Andy started 2007 with a win over Federer in an
exhibition match, and had an impressive Australian Open, reaching the
semi-finals.
#1 American James Blake compiled a career-best season with five ATP titles on
four continents in eight finals. He achieved his highest ranking ever at #5,
and started 2007 winning the Sydney International in Australia for
the second straight year.
#1 German and defending champion Tommy Haas also returns to the Morgan Keegan
Stadium. Haas finished 2006 in the Top 20 for the fourth time in the last six
years, and started 2007 playing great, reaching the semi-finals of the
Australian Open.
Andy Murray, and Americans, Robby Ginepri and Mardy Fish (coached by Memphis
favorite, Todd Martin) make the men's draw one of the best ever.
The Cellular South Cup is thrilled to present America's darling of tennis,
Venus Williams, the three-time Wimbledon champion and 2005 US Open
Champion. Venus is one of the most recognized athletes in the world. Last
year's singles champion Sofia Arvidsson and doubles champions Samantha Stosur
and Lisa Raymond (No. 1 doubles team in the world) return to defend their
titles, in a field with six other women ranked among the Top 50 in the world.
Once again, The Racquet Club is the place to be, Feb. 16th thru the 25th. So
load up the family, entertain your clients, and bring some friends - show some
tennis love and help contribute to the fight against childhood cancer. Call the
Ticket Office at 765-4401 and we'll find you the best seats in the house!
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Dear Members:
The New Year has started with many exciting first quarter events. January 6,
The Racquet Club was center stage for St. Louis Church's magnificent 50th
Anniversary celebration. The Club's Catering Director, Kelly Luckett, is very
busy planning members' special celebrations, and is already booking December
holiday parties, so please book your events early. The newly renovated Club
looks better than ever!
I regret that the January Racqueteer didn't happen. The busy holidays and a few
unexpected glitches made the transition from paper to email more difficult than
expected. Worth doing well, though, I think the first issue looks great. The
monthly Racqueteer is also available online at the Club's web site,
www.rcofmemphis.com, and some paper copies are available at the Front Desk and
in the Membership Office.
The Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and the Cellular South Cup, February 16
- 25, has one of the best draws ever! During the Tournament, I have special
entertainment in the Pub and Executive Chef Glen Fisher has planned a special
Tournament menu. It is a perfect time to see world-class tennis, showcase your
Club, and have fun with your family and friends. Check the Food and Beverage
section for Tournament hours, noting food and beverage service daily (including
Monday) beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Reservations for the Pub and Dining Room, especially during Tournament
week, allow us to plan and serve you better. Please make reservations. Call
765.4430.
Please note that during the Tournament, the Club parking lot is available for
members Monday - Friday until 2:00 p.m.
Cars without specific Tournament parking passes, displayed in the window, are
towed off the lot at 3:00 p.m., and this is strictly enforced. Check the
RMK/CSC Tournament section regarding free shuttle service and for more
Tournament information.
Before the Tournament, a special night, with a lovely menu from the Chef, is
planned for you to celebrate Valentine's Day at the Club.
The details are in the Food and Beverage section.
And exciting news: on the already very popular Thursday evening Italian night,
we now feature "freshly-made" pasta, with classic sauces and served
tableside for you. Wednesday Family Night and Sunday Jazz Brunch are more
popular than ever, and the employees are ready to give you "Service Worth a
Return!"
I hope to see you at the Club. Until next month,
Respectfully,
Engin Tuncay,CCM,
CHA, FMP
General Manager
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St. Louis' 50th Anniversary Celebration
Wes Kraker, organizer of the event, wrote, "Mac (Winker), you and The Racquet
Club staff recognized how important this event (50th Anniversary Mass and
sit-down dinner for 2,300) was to us and pulled it off flawlessly."
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REGIONS MORGAN KEEGAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
and the
CELLULAR SOUTH CUP
MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL
Sponsor a new member or a reinstating member between February 1 and March 1 and
receive ONE MONTH'S DUES FREE!
"Your" new member receives TWO MONTHS' DUES FREE!
"Your" reinstating member receives ONE MONTH'S DUES FREE!
Call Debbie or Liz for more information at 765-4443
or drop off a prospect card (available in the lobby) at the Front Desk.
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E X P A N D your Club benefits with RECIPROCITY!
Sure. We have over 275 reciprocal clubs all over the world. St. James in Paris.
New York Athletic Club. Beverly Hills Country Club. Even the Western Australia
Club! But, here's a NEW reciprocal club a little closer to home! And it's sure
to please all of our "Big Orange" fans!
Knoxville Racquet Club (krctennis.com) rests on a 32 acre campus atop a
picturesque hill overlooking the magnificent Great Smoky Mountains. This
fantastic reciprocal club has grown to be the largest tennis, swim and fitness
facility with premier programs in East Tennessee. Next time you plan a trip to
the Knoxville area, call Debbie or Liz in Membership (765-4443) to arrange
for a "Letter of Introduction" to be sent. Remember, we need
only your name, member number, reciprocal club requested and travel dates.
We take care of the rest!
We are happy to e-mail or fax a complete list of our reciprocal clubs.
Keep these on hand when you are planning your next trip! ENJOY!
Do we have reciprocal clubs in Memphis? NOT EXACTLY. What we do have with the
other private clubs in town is "charging privileges." "Charging privileges"
allow our members in good standing the opportunity to go to another private
club in town with one of their members and charge back to The Racquet Club.
When you sign your ticket, make sure you write your RC member number and "The
Racquet Club of Memphis" on it. That charge ticket is forwarded to the
Club and the charges are included on your next Racquet Club statement.
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The Racqueteer Lottery!
If you find your member number in The Racqueteer and call Debbie or Liz in
Membership before the end of the month in which it appears, they will let you
know what "PERFECT" gift is waiting for you.
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Hear ye...hear ye!
Calling all Kings and Queens!
at
The 5th Annual
Kings' and Queens' Gala
(entertainment by the amazing jimmy church revue!)
2006 King Lee Maupin and 2006 Queen Genie McEvoy
bequeath their crowns and scepter
to the 2007 King and Queen!
Know someone who "royally" deserves the title?
Please turn in the nomination form to Debbie or Liz in
Membership by
February 5, 2007.
Click here to print this form
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Valentine's Day
at
The Racquet Club
February 14, 2007
Enjoy Dinner for Two in the Dining Room
With music by
Payne and Anderson
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Menu
Lobster Bisque with crème fraiche
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Mixed Spinach with warm Gorgonzola Potato Salad
served with pine nuts and cranberries
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Choice of Entrée
Beef Wellington
Stuffed Chicken Florentine
Chilean Sea Bass encrusted with parmesan cheese and black pepper
served with béarnaise sauce
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Dinner comes with a glass of champagne for you and your
valentine!
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$40++ per
person;
Two Seatings - 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Call 765.4430 for reservations.
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Tony Barrasso's
Special Wines of the month
Trapiche Malbec 2003 Oak Cask
ZOLO Malbec 2004
Farnese Sangiovese Italy
$15.00
Take advantage of these great wines at a great price!
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Bands Playing during the Tennis Tournament in
the Pub
Joyce Cobb - February 16
Joyce Cobb - February 17
Barbwire Band - February 18
Barbwire Band - February 21
Barbwire Band - February 22
Barbwire Band - February 23
Barbwire Band - February 24
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Coming in March... March 17...St. Patrick's Day Party
March 23...Crab Legs: All-You-Can-Eat!
March 24...Greek Night with International Belly Dancing Contest
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PUB AND DINING ROOM
HOURS
MONDAY Pub and Dining Room Closed
Great Day for Private Parties!..Call Catering 765.4456
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Full a la carte menu
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11:00 a.m. - 9:45 p.m
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Luncheon Buffet
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11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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| SATURDAY
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Full a la carte menu
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11:00 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.
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| WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Family Buffet
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5:00 - 9:15 p.m.
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| THURSDAY NIGHT
Italian Pasta ("Fresh")
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5:00 - 9:15 p.m.
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| FRIDAY NIGHT
Fish
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5:00 - 9:15 p.m.
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| (Catfish Buffet,
Prime Rib, & Chef's Fresh Seafood Entrees)
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| SATURDAY NIGHT
Prime Rib in Pub and Fine Dining/Tableside Service
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5:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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mandatory in order to open Dining Room for Fine Dining)
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| SUNDAY Sunday
Jazz Brunch and full a la carte menu
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11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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PRICES
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| LUNCH BUFFET
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$ 9.95
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ITALIAN NIGHT
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$ 9.95
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| Children (under 12)
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$ 6.95
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Children (under 12)
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$ 6.95
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| Salad Bar only
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$ 7.50
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FISH/PRIME RIB NIGHT
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$ 9.95
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| FAMILY NIGHT
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$12.95
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Children (under 12)
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$ 6.95
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| Children (under 12)
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$ 6.95
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SUNDAY BRUNCH
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$18.95
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| Salad Bar only
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$ 8.95
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Children (under 12)
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$ 6.95
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Salad Bar only
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$12.95
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Junior Development Break for the Regions Morgan Keegan
Championships & the Cellular South Cup
There is no Junior Development Monday, February 5 through
Sunday, March 4. Junior Development resumes Monday, March 5.
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Court Closings for the 2007 Regions Morgan Keegan Championships
and the Cellular South Cup
Attention Tennis Members. Please note that the indoor tennis
courts are closed for daily member reservations on the following dates.
Contract Court holders are notified individually, if closings affect
their times.
Stadium Courts Closed Monday, February 5 - Sunday March 4
Courts B - G Closed Monday, February 12 - Monday,
February 26
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Coming in March.. Coach Jay's Spring Break Tennis
Camp...March 12-16
Friday Night Waterfall Mixer...March 23
JD "Move-Up" Tournament #3...March 24 & 25
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Tournament week are:
Saturday, Feb. 17th thru Sunday Feb. 25th
6:00 AM-11:00 AM
There are no fitness classes Monday, Feb. 19 - Monday. Feb. 26
Classes resume Tuesday, Feb 27th
Thanks to The University Club you may use their fitness center FREE from 9 A.M.
to 4 P.M. Monday, Feb. 19-Friday, Feb. 23. Just show your membership card! (See
Debbie Gould or Liz Rizer if you don't have one). The Racquet Club is
paying the fee for you! Just sign your name and member number.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Susan
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Woman Aging Gracefully
Are you a WAG (Woman Aging Gracefully)? If so, don't
miss a spring luncheon series designed just for you.
Gould's Day Spa and Salon, Independent Bank, and McDonald-Murrmann Women's
Clinic are hosting 3 events at The Racquet Club of Memphis, all designed to
enrich your mind, body and soul. With plenty of door prizes and giveaways,
expert speakers address fitness, finance, fulfillment and fun!
On February 9th, stressing "You Don't Have to Look Like Aunt Pauline," Dr.
Susan Murrmann, herself a beautifully ageless physician at McDonald-Murrmann
Women's Clinic, will discuss "How to look and feel good at any age." Judy Oros,
Fitness Trainer at The Racquet Club, and Sara Carpenter, RN, BSN, at
McDonald-Murrmann Center for Skin, Laser and Healthy Aging will provide
giveaways, samples and live demonstrations.
The schedule continues with two more sessions offering the opportunity to
lunch, learn and network. In March, Susan Stephenson, President and Co-Chair of
Independent Bank, presents "Building Wealth: A Financial Toolkit," and in
April, Ellen Westbrook, editor of Southern Women
magazine, will share success stories called "Old Dog, New Tricks,"
demonstrating life skills for the new millennium.
Luncheons begin at 11:30 at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111
Sanderlin, Memphis TN 38117. Tickets are $10 for the first 100 women and $18
thereafter. Call (901)765-4400.
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Beyond Ballet Schedule
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Ballet/Tap
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Ages 3-5
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3:30pm-4:30pm
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| Tuesday
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Teen Ballet
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Ages 13-17
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4:30pm-5:30pm
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| Wednesday
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Hip Hop
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Ages 7-10
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3:30pm-4:30pm
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Call Ashley Kimbro for more information: (901) 857-7978
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Save the Date
Mark your calendars to celebrate the 9th annual Comcast
Firecracker 5K Tuesday, July 3rd @ 7:00 PM. Pool Party immediately
following the run/walk, door prizes, great entertainment by Tyrone Smith
Revue
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This event continues in Memory of Libby Stooksberry Wittenberg
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We need Volunteers! Please call Susan Hedgepeth @ 765-4409 to
volunteer!
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News from Susan
We can now resume offering authentic Pilates (as originally taught by Joseph
Pilates) at The Racquet Club! Pilates of Memphis, one of Memphis' most
experienced Pilates centers is now offering group mat classes and private &
semi-private instruction at the Club in a newly renovated studio outfitted with
world renowned Gratz equipment.
"We're delighted with the opportunity to expand our service, bringing the
benefits of authentic Pilates to the residents of East Memphis. The Racquet
Club of Memphis has long been recognized as Memphis' premiere full-service
club," said Pilates of Memphis Owner and Master Instructor, Cindy Qualls. "This
agreement provides the East Memphis community with a combination of world class
instruction in a world class facility."
"The Racquet Club of Memphis was the first full-service facility in Memphis to
introduce authentic Pilates to its members through Sway Hodges, who had her
Pilates Studio at the Club until she and her family moved to Florida," said Mac
Winker, Owner and CEO of The Racquet Club. "Partnering now with Cindy Qualls'
company, Pilates of Memphis, will build on our commitment to provide our
members and the broader community a diverse list of professional services and
expand our reach in the market."
Mat classes are now offered in the Fitness Center
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
For private and semi-private instruction, call Cindy at 643.4198.
Pain Relief*****Body Reshaping*****Fitness Conditioning****Core Strengthening
Cicero de Castro
a massage therapist/personal trainer at The Racquet Club for over 14 years has
an extensive background training and massaging top tennis pro players in the
world, including Andy Roddick.
He recently received the very prestigious invitation to join the U.S. Davis
Cup Team in Feb in the Czech Republic, as their team massage
therapist. The Davis Cup Team includes the Bryan Brothers, Andy Roddick, and
James Blake. We are proud that Cicero is attending this very exciting
event.
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Click here for this
Month's Fitness calendar
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The 2007 Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and the
Cellular South Cup
has the best draw ever!
Boxes (only a few left) and tickets are selling fast.
Call or stop by the Ticket Office.
901.765.4401
Office hours:
Monday-Friday 9 - 5
Saturday 10 - 3
(Other hours, call and leave a message with phone number; we'll return the
call.)
You can also purchase your tickets with us online at
www.rmkchampionships.com Click on "tickets."
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Parking
inside the Club gates during Tournament week
February 19 - 25
Members can park in the Club parking lot
Monday - Friday, February 19 - 23 until 2:00 p.m.
After 2:00 p.m., cars without special parking passes,
displayed in the window,
are towed off the lot, and this is strictly enforced.
On Saturday and Sunday, February 24 and 25
, only cars with Tournament parking passes are allowed in the Club lot. The
Tournament provides free shuttle service for you from lots in the surrounding
area with drop-off and pick-up at the front door of the Club.
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| Mac Winker |
Owner and CEO |
| David Winker
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VP |
| Devin Donaldson |
VP/CFO |
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Staff Members
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| Engin Tuncay
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General Manager |
| Phil Chamberlain |
Tennis/Tournament Director |
| Kelley Luckett
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Catering Manager |
| Enarn Malvezzi |
Racquet Shop Manager |
| Debbie Gould and Liz Rizer
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Membership Directors |
| Susan Hedgepeth |
Fitness Director |
| Carolyn Hicks
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Tournament Manager |
| Glen Fisher |
Executive Chef |
| Kim Pettigrew
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Tournament Assistant |
| Kathy Dyson |
Special Projects |
| Peter Lebedevs
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Tennis Director |
| Mike McCormick |
Sales Director |
| Keith Owen
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Grounds Maintenance Supervisor |
| Clayton Poff |
Maintenance Engineer |
| Lisa Robinson
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Executive Housekeeper |
| Ruth Sharp |
Linen Service Director |
| Will Williams |
Club House Manager |
| Billy Ross, Dennis Zanone |
Photographers |
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Direct Dial Numbers
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| Main Switchboard
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765-4400 |
| The Shop/Court Reservations |
765-4444 |
| Accounting
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765-4420 |
| Catering |
765-4456 |
| Membership
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765-4443 |
| Tennis Office |
765-4458 |
| Regions Morgan Keegan/Cellular South Ticket Office
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765-4401 |
| Dining Room/Reservations |
765-4430 |
| Fitness Center
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765-4410 |
| Ladies' Locker Room |
765-4437 |
| Men's Locker Room
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765-4425 |
| Pub/To Go Orders |
765-4453 |
| Housekeeping
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765-4461 |
| Linens |
765-4416 |
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