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By Bob Kelly, Director of Golfbkelly@hpgc.com Congratulations to Chris Phillips for being selected as the new Head Golf Professional at Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club in Naples. Chris started his career in golf at Heritage Palms when he was still in high school. He has been at HP for 14 years. He worked seasonally at HP through his college years and became a fulltime staff member in 2004. Chris & Jennifer have been married 10 years and we all celebrated the birth of Luke Christopher on November 2, 2010. In June 2012 he passed Level 3 of the process necessary to become a Head Professional. His new position is the next step in his career. Though he will be missed, we wish him well in the next chapter of his golf career. Thanks Chris for your great years of service to the HP membership and good luck to you and your family.

Chris Moves On

Danny Shea, outdoor services employee, has lived in Fort Myers since he was 3. He’s an outdoor guy and has always enjoyed outdoor activities. Recently he participated in an outdoor event with an unexpected outcome. Danny rides his bike to and from work – 8 miles – and part of the ride includes the path through Trail Head Park, off V. Shoemaker Blvd., part of the City of Fort Myers Park System. A month ago, Danny was riding home on the trail and

It’s Not Easy Charming Snakes

By Patrick McGuireFacilities Manager pmcguire@hpgcc.com I trust this article finds all our membership, those “year-rounders,” as well as our northern friends, enjoying their summer. It’s that time of year when we, once again, have a full slate of projects started in preparation for another busy season. Much the same as the kitchen acts as the engine for our Food & Beverage Dept., the Golf Course Maintenance facility acts as the engine for our golf courses. I would venture to say not many of you have visited the facility to understand how the equipment and material is operated and maintained in an effort to give you the best 36 holes of golf in SW FL, day in and day out.

Facilities Update

This photo illustrates the location for new covered equipment. This will include 2,600 sq. ft. of covered space for oversized equipment that would normally be housed out in the elements. In addition to the covered storage, there will be another 600 sq. ft. of enclosed storage space for future needs. The arrows in the picture show the back wall of the equipment storage facility.

This photo shows the location of the ESD’s biological wash water recycling system which is designed to decontaminate waste water from the washing of industrial equipment or parts, (i.e., greens and fairway mowers, etc.) This environmentally friendly recycling system employs a biological remediation process that uses biological agents to remove or neutralize contaminants from polluted soil or water. It’s a closed loop system which keeps all contaminants within the recovery system via the sumps, which you are the pictured three silver boxes.

Five years ago, almost to the date, Fred Smith, his neighbor Don Strausser and several guests were playing Royal. The men’s tee box on Royal 3 was being repaired and appeared to be roped off from play so they went on down to the red tee box and it was Fred’s good fortune (or not) to ace the hole. Later they found out that the men’s tee was only partially roped off but was still open – and a ball played from the wrong tee incurs a 2-stroke penalty … so Fred’s Ace didn’t count in the books. And to add insult we took his picture in the ladies’ section of the pro shop.

Finally, A Legal Hole-In-One

This time Fred moved over to the men’s section for his Ace Face picture.

Fast forward to May 18, 2014 … Fred is playing, this time with Jay Buckley and Sam Rizzi. Fred hit his 4 hybrid, 186 yards on Royal 12. He knew it was a good shot but until they got to the green they couldn’t see the hole. When he discovered his good fortune, the fi rst thing he said was, “Finally, a legal hole-in-one!” The fi rst time, because it wasn’t a legal ace, his buddies had to pay their own bar bill. This time Fred was looking forward to celebrating

and expected to pay, but the Club was closed. Some might think he scored an ace of a different kind.

This project is slated, weather permitting, to be completed by the end of August. I certainly appreciate the cooperation of all the members that this project impacts in one way or the other. The intention of our contractor and staff is to afford you all the best facility to take care of your beautiful golf courses. Please don’t hesitate to forward any questions or concerns to Patrick McGuire, 239-278-9090 ext. 134 or pmcguire@hpgcc.com.

encountered a group of kids poking a snake with sticks. He recognized it as a cotton mouth and immediately told the kids to get out of the way and leave it alone. The snake was coiled and did not move, so Danny, who has handled snakes before, correctly grabbed it behind its head. However in a nanosecond, the snake turned and bit Danny on his fi nger. Instantly his hand and arm began to swell. He knew he was in trouble so he called 911 … and then called his

brother to come pick up his bike. The medics arrived and took Danny to Lee Memorial where he spent 3½ days … and received 3 bags of anti-venom. Danny’s back at work and there are no after-affects. Would he do it again? He’d certainly stop and get the kids out of the way … and let’s not even think about the rest.

Danny loading carts In the hospital - swollen hand with bite Cotton mouth snake

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Staying ConnectedBy Linda Harvey, Editorharveytoo@comcast.net I love having a daughter. I love my son too, but this is about mothers and daughters. Kathy lives in Marietta, GA and we text, call or email almost daily. We’ve had an online scrabble game going for over 10 years and we’ve played online Words Free for longer then I can remember. We call each other for recipes and sometimes for advice, mostly just to talk. I do love that girl! I love the woman she’s become. The significance of writing about the love of mother & daughter is …to talk about other mother and daughter teams we’ve had in HP. On two previous Mother’s Day issues we had articles about 4 mother & daughter pairings. Our lovely pairings: Marci Bevilacqua and her mother Santina who was the first to pass, Maria Sizemore and her mother Elvira McCormick, who also passed away, Cheryl Dolenc and her mother Margaret Flanagan …and Nancy Hoit and her mother

Margaret Flanagan and Cheryl Dolenc at a recent luncheon for Margaret, hosted at the Club by The Heritage Hooters Golf Group.

Margaret, Nancy Hoit and Elsa Kappler at Margaret’s 90 birthday party.

Elsa Kappler. Both Nancy and Cheryl had made the decision, along with their mothers, to move the moms to facilities, where they could get that extra bit of care. We all know it was a life changing decision for both mothers and daughters. Time moves on… and today, after I sent this article to the publisher, I received the news that Elsa, Nancy’s mother, 95, passed away this morning, June 11. Elsa was a lovely woman who, up until a few years ago, took long walks with her walker (at a good pace), loved watching tennis on TV (a game she used to play), laughed easily and was fun to be with. Time moves on… We are still blessed with Margaret, 91, who has moved to an independent living facility. Cheryl and Margaret know the decision is a good one and Margaret is looking forward to meeting new friends and being more

active. She doesn’t knit much anymore but she is a “Certified Master Knitter” and will be able to teach others (as she has here in HP) and she enjoys playing games. She will be close by so Cheryl can visit her often – and the rest of her friends can too. Time moves on….but the love of Mother’s and Daughter’s never changes.

By Bill Bower, General Managerbbower@hpgcc.com

As we move into the extreme heat of summer, things are a bit quieter in Fort Myers and at Heritage Palms. Even with most owners away, and a great reduction in overall traffic at the Club, our staff will remain very busy working on the numerous projects now underway. Major projects taking place this summer include:• Conversion of Sabal holes 6-15 to Celebration Bermuda

grass. Planting of Celebration grass took place the first week of June and we’re now already four weeks into the grow-in process. Substantial coverage of the new turf is expected in six to eight weeks, with an anticipated opening in early October.

• Driving Range Renovation – the installation of the bulkhead was completed the 2nd week of June. This has added significant area to the driving range tees. A new putting green has been built on the far right side of the range, and grow-in of the range and putting green is well underway.

• Maintenance Compound – Phase II of the maintenance compound renovation plan is in progress. It involves the installation of a new fuel and equipment wash-down area, and much needed sheltered equipment storage.

• Lodge Renovations – Later in the summer the Lodge will receive a much-needed facelift with new wall finishes, carpet, and furnishings in the foyer and card room.

• Clubhouse Renovations – In September the Clubhouse will also undergo renovations, including new carpet, wall finishes, foyer furnishing in addition to renovations in both the Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms.

• Pools – Pools 2-4 will be drained and refinished with new aggregate and finish tile as was done at the Clubhouse, Lodge and Pool 1 last summer.

• Street Lighting – street lights will be added, enhancing the visibility of the Six Mile entrance. This phase of this

From the GM…project will focus on lighting the area from the intersection of Six Mile to the guard house.

• Surprises Await - several other facility upgrades will be accomplished over the summer in addition to the routine cleaning, painting and repair projects scheduled throughout the off-season months.

As I have reported in previous articles, the Club is well ahead of plan and in excellent financial position through the

first half of the year. Real Estate sales within the community remain strong and at this time there are currently only six living units, less than ½ percent, delinquent in satisfying 2014 dues. While we are optimistic for a strong finish to 2014, management and staff will remain vigilant relative to our finances, recognizing that storms, unexpected facility replacements and other unforeseen events can quickly change our financial position.

Best wishes for a safe, happy and healthy summer.

A new national study is singling out Florida’s seniors for their unhealthy lives, in particular their love of alcohol and (maybe not coincidentally) their chronic health problems and struggles with mental health. The good news: Sunshine State residents who are at least 65 years old tend to be among the nation’s most physically active and least obese in the nation, helping to get Florida’s overall senior health ranking to the mid-level No. 28 spot. This report is courtesy of the United Health Foundation, the foundation arm of the insurer United Healthcare. Some highlights:• About 5% of Florida seniors report chronic drinking, defined

as 60 drinks/month for men and 30/month for women. • A little more than 25% of seniors are physically inactive

on a regular basis, compared to nearly 30 last year. Florida

FL Seniors Drink, Exerciseranks No. 5 nationally for its physical active seniors.

• Florida ranks the worst in the nation for its percentage of seniors with multiple chronic medical conditions (43.5%).

• Falls are less common here than in other states. Florida had a rate of 23.7% compared to the national average of more than 30%. Good weather and an absence of winter-season is one possible reason.

• The state ranks third nationally when it comes to patients using hospice care, instead of just staying in hospitals for that kind of treatment.This kind of information is useful for Lee and Collier

counties, where 65-plus residents respectively make up 25% and 28% of the populations.

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Larry Albritton, a tennis professional on our Heritage Palms staff, is well known for his easy going demeanor, his exceptional teaching and coaching methods, and his top-notch playing ability. Larry’s a familiar friend to all on our courts, often substituting on the men’s Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning rounds and raising the level of play with his personal participation. Many times, he watches our Club’s league players during their Lee County matches, commenting later on what strokes worked well and how to best employ specifi c strategies during game situations. Having attended many tennis clinics and private lessons with Larry over the years, I was happy to chat with him and comfortable asking him some questions for this article, as I thought knew all about this quiet and humble staff member. With soft-spoken responses and with a bit of Southern “twang,” Larry Albritton surprised me with stories and little known facts about his former careers, his background and his goals for the future...all stated in Larry’s subtle, gentlemanly manner

Job Title: Heritage Palms Tennis Staff Teaching ProCertification: Professional Tennis Registry (PTR)

Certifi ed ProfessionalHome and Family: Larry and Betty Albritton have been

married for 14 years and live in Fort Myers. Between the two of them...they have 6 children and 13 grandchildren. As a couple, they love to travel, kayak and fi sh. For about ten years now, Larry and Betty have traveled to Negril, Jamaica each year, where Larry works as a traveling pro at the Couples Resort. How long have you worked here?: “I’ve been at Heritage Palms for seven years and for two years before that, I was a

Holding Court With Larry Albritton

teaching pro at Naples Bath and Tennis Club.” Where are you from and what’s your background?: “I hail from Paducah, Kentucky and graduated from Paducah-Tilghman High School. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from Auburn University and followed up with a Master’s Degree in Engineering Technology from Murray State University.” What was your former career? “I was a licensing engineer at a gaseous diffusion plant. Working for the government, my job was to help enrich low grade uranium used for fuel rods in nuclear power plants.” Then Larry added with a smile... “I also was an engineer/plant manager in the apparel industry, manufacturing women’s and children’s clothing for many years. It was a cut and sew operation in Tennessee, Texas, Alabama and Missouri.” (Larry, I learned quickly, is also a master of the understated.) How did you get involved in tennis? “I’ve always played tennis socially and recreationally, both single and doubles, since college, and I’ve always liked the game. Around 1990, I got serious about learning the game and attended the Van Der Meer Tennis Academy on Hilton Head Island to get my tennis teaching certifi cation. Once getting to that level, I began thinking about tournament play and working towards a national ranking/rating as a player.” I know you’ve coached tennis at the interscholastic level. Can you describe that experience? “I coached the girls and boys tennis teams at Paducah-Tilgnhman High School, in Kentucky, my own High School, from 2002 to 2006. At that time....there were some very promising players in school and their parents approached me and asked me to

consider coaching tennis, even though I wasn’t a teacher in the system. It was a very rewarding experience.” Larry mentioned that at the time, he was also grateful to also be able to coach his grandson, Tyner Dumortier, who not only was a great tennis player and athlete...but has since become a professional dancer/choreographer in New York City. What was most rewarding about coaching high school kids in tennis? “Watching them grow, change and mature...from freshmen to seniors.” For years now, Larry Albritton has been playing in the USTA National Senior Tournament program, where players of several age groups (50’s, 55’s, 60’s, 65’s) play against each other in open tournaments around the country. Here, in Florida, these tourneys take place in Sarasota, Naples, St Petersburg, and West Palm Beach, between January and March and include competition for national senior age-group rankings. Larry has been involved in these tournaments for many years...ranking as high as 26th (nationally) in singles, and several times, in the top twenty in doubles, with his frequent doubles partner, Frank Bova (from Pennsylvania and Paseo in season). What’s your personal tennis goal? “I would like to achieve a ranking of top four in my age group so that I could compete internationally with USTA support and sponsorship. I know of two local pros, Fred Drilling (Estero) and Larry Turville (St Petersburg) who have realized this dream and have competed in Europe in their age groups.” What advice would you give to aspiring tennis players, recreational and league players at Heritage Palms? “You’re never too old to learn something new...and ...have fun!!!”

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From Ray & Fran Rhoton: Our grandson, Connor Johnston, came to Fort Myers to play in a USTA National Tennis Tournament, The Florida Open. He was accompanied by our daughter Kathy and our son-in-law Jeff, who live in Novi, MI, a suburb of Detroit. The Landings Golf & Country Club sponsors this tournament for the USTA’s best players, in the US and foreign countries. The matches were played at ten clubs in Lee County. There were 256 players involved; boys and girls divisions, ages 12, 14, 16, & 18. Connor played in the boys 16. Prior to the tournament we arranged two warm-up hitting sessions here in HP, one with Asst. Pro Jimmy Martineau and one with Director of Tennis Mike Lawver. We are so proud of Connor who placed 2nd in the singles and 2nd in doubles. By the way, Connor won another Southeast Michigan tournament. That entitles him to play in a big tournament in Indianapolis.

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From Chuck Rawson: Penny and I spent 3 weeks in Hawaii in March. We went to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, with the secondary reason of visiting our son and his family. They live in Sasebo, Japan (Kyushu). Hawaii is half way to Japan. We toured 4 islands for 2 weeks, then spent the last week at Waikiki with our son, Thom, his wife Etsuko and our three grandchildren Noah, Kimi and Nico.

From Loretta Taylor: These photos were taken at our home in Lexington, Kentucky. I cooked dinner for all the family on Mother’s Day. Seated L-R: Attalee Taylor (son’s daughter-4), Taylor Boss (daughter’s daughter-11), Launia Caudill (my mother-89), Megan Taylor (daughter-in-law) holding Laken Carolyn Taylor (3 weeks old). Standing: Loretta Taylor and my daughter Kristi Boss. The other picture is my dad Oliver Caudill 91 and my mother Launia Caudill, 89. Not pictured: husband Ronnie, our son Scott Taylor, son-in-law Larry Boss and my grandson, Cooper Boss 13.

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From Dave Lionette: On Sat., May 3, at 5:00 PM, the rain stopped long enough for Lillyanna Peniza and I to say our nuptials on Sabal 18, followed by a dinner for 9 at the Club. I proposed to her on the golf course so it seemed fitting to be married there. L-R: Lillyanna’s son John Delaney, her daughter Christina Delaney, Lillyanna, me, her brother Carlos Peniza, my daughter April Lionette and Carlos Peniza, Lillyanna’s father. Photos by Mya Swe.

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Five Dysfunctions of a TeamBy Andrew Weinerweiner@uky.edu

Teams and groups are popular vehicles for task performance. They are used in sports, business, and volunteer activities. By definition, a team is a small collection of individuals with complementary skills, equally committed to a common purpose for which they hold themselves mutually accountable (Katzenbach and Smith, The Wisdom of Teams, 1995). Those who advocate for teams at work or in volunteer organizations subscribe to the principle of “synergy,” which means the “whole is greater than the sum of its parts or 2+2=5.” Or simply stated, when people interact, they produce an energy that exceeds the output of individuals separately adding their work together. Despite their many advantages teams face significant challenges.

The Mind Game In his book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick

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Absence of trust-caused by team members not being genuinely open with each other. Hidden agendas and the formation of sub-groups or cliques within the larger group contribute to a lack of trust.

Fear of Conflict-an absence of trust leads to an unwillingness of team members to share disagreements openly. “Undisscussables” (issues that every team member is aware of but, will not surface “wink-wink” or the “elephant in the room”) exist. Undisscussables are typically about team member relationships and/or leadership style. And while most team members say they are concerned with only substantive issues the underlying personnel problems negatively impact discussions.

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made by the whole team.Avoidance of accountability-because of the three

previous dysfunctions, team members have trouble confronting each other when team efforts appear to be counterproductive. When the entire team is not committed to a plan of action, it is difficult to hold members accountable for something they did not “buy into.”

Inattention to results-the previous four dysfunctions contribute to a climate where team members put their individual needs (ego, reputation among those responsible for electing/selecting the member to the team, need for recognition) above the collective goals of the team.

All of the above dysfunctions can be prevented by creating an appropriate team climate. Leadership is a strong influencer of team climate. If the leader modelsthe behaviors s/he expects from others i.e., openness, a willingness to surface “undisscussables,” a commitment to team produced ideas, taking responsibility without blaming others, and focusing on what’s best for the team, not an individual, team efforts can produce effective results.

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By Brian MendezFood & Beverage Director You can definitely tell it’s summer time! Our dining room hours have changed:• S u n d a y a n d M o n d a y -

CLOSED• Tuesday, Thursday and

Saturday 11 am – 4 pm / Kitchen closes at 3 pm

• Wednesday and Friday 11 am – 9 pm / Kitchen closes at 8 pmWe have changed our lunch menu for the summer.

Don’t forget we have our lunch deli buffet on Tuesdays and Saturdays for $9.95. We will continue to be open for dinner on Wednesday and Friday evenings, with nightly dinner specials and our summer menu starting at 5pm. Please make

The Scoopsure and look at the board outside the Pro Shop, the website and the Monday News to verify.

The Tiki Bar is also offering a summer menu. It will only be open Friday through Monday from 11am to 6:30pm (kitchen,) with the bar closing at 7pm from June through September. Breakfast will be served Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 11am.

Before you go out for your round of golf, make sure you stop at the Cabana for a breakfast sandwich. We are offering them seven days a week. Please note the Cabana now opens at 7:30am on Tuesdays and Saturdays to accommodate the morning shotgun.

We will be hosting three member events over the summer. Please check with the Hostess for more details:

• July 25th - Margaritaville with Double Dare• August 22nd - Latin Night (music TBD) • September 26th - Sports Night with Pearl and Sassi

By Bob Kelly, Director of Golfbkelly@hpgc.com

Hello from the golf shop. I hope everyone is enjoying a great summer of golf. As you can see, there’s a lot of work going on all throughout the community, with many major projects taking place. We should have the driving range open for regular use on mats sometime this month. When this project is complete, including the addition of a new practice putting green, it will be a major improvement to our practice facilities. Other projects on the schedule include a new structure to house the ball machine on the range, and expansion of the golf cart staging area.

Chris and Andy took a recent trip with a group of HP members to Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. It was a memorable trip for everyone. We will be planning another trip next spring to another one of our country’s great golf destinations. Details will follow with dates and location.

The weekly “Nine & Dines” have been well attended this

From The Pro Shop

summer and weather has somewhat cooperated. We have moved the start times to 3:00pm and hope to stay ahead the storms. Sign up is available weekly in the golf shop.

L-R: Hector Garcia, Dan Ott, Chris Phillips, Fred Cox

Members include: Dan Ott, Ken Highlander, Hector Garcia, Guy Kohlmeier, Jace Kohlmeier, Fred Cox, Drew Matheny. Others pictured are guests of the Kohlmeier’s and Mr. Mathany.

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Do You Know The Rules?By Dave Kraftdkraft_sr@yahoo.com You are playing in the Member Member Tournament. You hit your second shot a few yards short of the green. You are preparing to play your chip shot from off the putting green when you or your partner touch the green with a club to indicate line of play. What is the ruling? There is no penalty. The prohibition against touching the putting green to indicate the line of play applies only if the player’s ball lies on the putting green. If player’s ball was on the putting green and you or your partner would touch the line of play, the penalty would be: Match play – Loss of hole; Stroke play - two stroke penalty.

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