Club News - August 2009
Canebrake Connections, August 2009
NEW MEMBERS
Kevin & Julie Hawblitz
Gary & Ada P. Smith
It is my pleasure to introduce you to our new Tennis Professional, La-Ron Presnell. He is no stranger to Canebrake, having served in this capacity during the founding of Canebrake. I believe La-Ron will work hard and develop an active tennis program for you. La-Ron is very enthused about reuniting with Canebrake and having a second chance to be your professional.
Please plan to drop by the tennis shop this Thursday, August 6 at 6pm to meet LaRon and let him know your wishes for the future of our tennis program. If you can't make it Thursday, I hope you'll drop by at your earliest convenience to get to know La-Ron. If you don't already know La-Ron, he is an outstanding communicator and is a great tennis enthusiast. His excitement for the game is contagious and he will have you wanting to get involved in this great sport.
For those of you unfamiliar with Ron, here is a very brief bio...
La-Ron Pressnell
Tennis Instructor, Court House Racquet Club, Florence, AL
Athletic Director/Tennis Coach, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN
2005-2007 TranSouth Coach of the Year
2007 National Coach of the Year Had 16 players 2004-2007 named to the Collegiate All-America team
Tennis Instructor, Canebrake Country Club, Athens, AL
Originally from Decatur, AL
Graduated from Freed-Hardeman College, Henderson, TN, 1984
Nationally ranked collegiate player
Graduated from Austin High School, Decatur, AL, 1979
All-American
In La-Ron's Words...
I’m excited to be back at Canebrake and hope to help make the game of tennis popular and well-loved in Athens once again! I will run leagues and drills, teach lessons (private and group), set you up with opponents, find you a partner, string your racquet, and help you however I can to get you out to play! Whether you’re starting for the first time, or a well-accomplished player, I want to see you using the great facilities we have at Canebrake.
’d love to meet you and discuss my plans for the tennis program here. I plan to offer something for everyone: beginners, intermediates and advanced players... children, teens, and adults. I want to be available to you almost any time; the programs and events are for you, the members, so please drop by the tennis shop and let me know how I can be of service. I hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
La-Ron Pressnell
MORE CLUB NEWS
Shawn Hollis and his staff have the golf course in fabulous condition. Many long time Canebrake members have opined this is the best they've ever seen the golf course. Many thanks to Shawn and crew for all their hard work.
Alice continues to enroll new members. We hope you will continue to encourage your friends to live, play and belong at Canebrake.
Josh has been conducting club championships and other tournaments. Member participation has been good. We hope the ladies will come out for their special golf events that are coming up soon. On Saturday, August 15, we will be hosting a ladies invitational. You are encouraged to invite a guest, but if not then another member. This is a great opportunity for you ladies to meet other golfers and enjoy a day of friendly competition and camaraderie. For complete details on these events, including results, CLICK HERE.
Chef Ron is hosting some wonderful dinners this month. For complete information, CLICK HERE.
And last, but certainly, not least… Don't miss a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other Canebrake members and residents. Come to the Partner's "Wrapping up Summer" party on August 21. Keep an eye on your email in-box for details.
School may be back in session soon, but we still have a lot to do at Canebrake.
See you around the club,
Jack