Meridian Hills Country Club
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August 2015
Message from the President Board of Directors
Jim Dodson President Kristin Altice Tony Snider Erica Mobasser Jim Sinclair Jim Zoccola Barry Collier Tom Foster W. Tobin McClamroch Mark Linden - Treasurer Jeff Kirk - Legal Counsel
Management Team Steve Roper, CCM, CCE General Manager Ludo Aaron Head Tennis Professional Jack Barber Golf Ambassador Michael Bembenick Head Golf Professional
We have had an exceptional July at Meridian Hills, though a mad Mother Nature gave us fits and frustrations along the way. The fourth of July celebration was a fantastic success, even in damp conditions. We brought most of the activities inside, and fireworks were launched an hour early to beat an oncoming storm. Likewise, the Timberman, our most prestigious golf event was tormented with wet conditions. Fortunately, all rounds were safely played and my congratulations to Dr. Wade Rademacher and guest Dr. John Crane from CCI on winning the tournament.
Jim Dodson Club President
We have received all the required building permits on the golf maintenance facility which is being built between the fourth and ninth fairways. It takes a very wayward shot to get to this area, and the surrounding trees and shrubs should conceal the building from most views. This building provides a replacement to two maintenance sheds which were removed to gain additional parking spaces.
In late August you will receive a survey from Club Excellence regarding your satisfaction with Meridian Hills and each of the primary amenities offered. We use the satisfaction scores in our compensation reviews of management and where to focus attention. At the end of the survey is a list of Capital Projects and we ask for your input which are the most important to the member experience. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this important survey as it is a critical tool in planning the future of the club! Sincerely, Jim Dodson
Megan Christman Membership Director Ashley Goldman Communications Coordinator
Happy
Jim Hess Golf Course Superintendent
Birthday!
Kelly Letzler Catering & Events Coordinator
Joann Trausch & Sally Lugar celebrating the 90th birthdays of Mr. & Mrs. Trausch.
Joe Miller Executive Chef Patrick Necessary F & B manager Jan Pyritz Accounting Manager Laura Wohlschlaeger Member Services & Communications
Meridian Hills Country Club 7099 Spring Mill Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 317.255.2496
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Message from theGeneral Manager Despite the rainy July, the pool, golf and tennis were very active. The pool and swim team have seen successful seasons. Thanks to Ashley and Ed for their great work leading services and activities there. Thanks to Jim Hess and his staff of providing excellent playing conditions and allowing golf carts as much as possible. And, to Ludo and his assistants for maintaining court conditions and keeping clinics, lessons and general play on the tennis courts. At the pool, PLEASE remember to bring towels back if you borrowed them. The larger, softer towels have been a hit! And, please help the little ones go potty regularly. The pool will remain Steve Roper, CCM, CCE open in September with somewhat reduced hours. After Labor General Manager Day, the pool grill will close for any hot cooked items but offer cold sandwiches, soft drinks, chips, ice cream, etc. Pool hours will be noon to 7pm, Monday through Sunday.
Table of Contents
2 ~ President’s Message 3 ~ Message from the gm 4 ~ Membership Update 5-8 ~ Golf News 9-10 ~ Calendars 11 ~ Club Information
A Season Ending Party is scheduled for Friday, August 28th, 6pm – 10pm featuring Dave and Rae! Bring the kids; it was an awesome event in May! Please help us by not allowing your children to play on the practice putting green. While it may seem harmless, damage can occur while the little ones are running and jumping about. Also, some children have been seen unattended at the ponds edge by #9 green. This is extremely dangerous and we want parents to keep an eye on their children, while at the club, at all times. Thank you for your help and understanding. Lastly, a general survey is going out this month for each of you. As last years, a third party is handling this so anonymity is protected. We get the results and summary but only know who is responding if you want us to know. So please, let us know what your thoughts are on how we are doing and what improvements to the club facilities and services are important to you and your family! See you at the Club!
REMINDER All golfing members and members using the range... Please be mindful, while hitting balls at the practice range, when the tees are forward, it may be possible for long hitters to hit their ball beyond the net at the end of the range. PLEASE use a club that avoids this possibility. Thank you for your help!
3 August 2015
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Membership Update Welcome New Members
Please help us welcome the following new members who were accepted as members of the Club. ASHCRAFT, Rachel (Chad) F.C. Tucker Company 5444 N Illinios St Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 (317) 437-8664 Membership Class: Junior Tennis Sponsors: Jeff Kirk and Natasha Evans
MCFERRON, Brian (Nancy) Riley Hospital 7450 Holiday Drive East Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 (918) 691-0693 Membership Class: Clubhouse Sponsors: Philip Nicely and Patrick Kersey
BENGE, Brent (Krista) Paradigm Real Estate 6000 Spring Mill Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46228 (317) 259-7315 Membership Class: Resident Golf Sponsors: Jason Groves and Drew Warner
MCCULLOUGH, Thomas “Rudy” (Julie) 9535 Cedar Springs Dr Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 (317)378-0809 Membership Class: Clubhouse Sponsors: William Enright and Donald Elliot
BROWN, Leo Justin “Judd” (Holly) Leo Brown Group 5107 Canterbury Lane Logansport, Indiana 46947 (574) 753-4331 Membership Class: Clubhouse Sponsors: Jarod Brown and Mike Wagner
PEACOCK, Sally (Jay) 545 West 93rd Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 (317) 374-6442 Membership Class: Clubhouse Sponsors: Robert Hebert and Morgan Coleman
CHAVERS, Adam (Molly) 5345 N Delware Indianapolis, Indiana 46220 (317) 361-6571 Membership Class: Clubhouse Sponsors: Jason Groves and Morgan Coleman
PODELL, Ally (Wes) 8558 N Pennsylvania St Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 (317) 250-0892 Membership Class: Junior Golf Sponsors: Phil Larman, Mike Semler
CONNOR, James (Linda) Duke Realty Corporation 4123 Wythe Lane Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 (317) 436-8183 Membership Class: Resident Golf Sponsors: Chris Seger, Jim Bremner, and Tim Hoffman
SCHENKEL, Kelly Lavengood (Scott) F.C. Tucker Company 4830 Carrollton Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 (317) 517-0980 Membership Class: Junior Clubhouse Sponsors: Patrick Purdue and John Pasicznyk
FAIRES, Whitney (Joseph) Intuitive Surgical 5681 Carrollton Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46220 (949)280-3491 Membership Class: Junior Clubhouse Sponsors: Jake Sturman and Rachel Ashcraft
SEASE, Daniel (Beth) The National Bank of Indianapolis 915 Williamsburg Lane Zionsville, Indiana 46077 (317) 440-1105 Membership Class: Clubhouse Sponsors: Douglas Braly and John Minturn
KRISILOFF, Jarrod (Megan) Indianapolis Motor Speedway 6730 Spirit Lake Dr #102 Indianapolis, Indiana 46220 (317)492-6552 Membership Class: Junior Tennis Sponsors: Bis Feldmann and Brent Benge
ZINK, Gene (Mary Ann) Strategic Capital Partners 5707 Sunset Lane Indianapolis Indiana 46228 (317) 255-1915 Membership Class: Clubhouse Sponsors: Bud Melton and Al Hubbard
4 August 2015
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Mark Your Calendar / August
Golf News
Saturday, August 1st Men’s Club Championship Qualifying Round #1 Sunday, August 2nd Men’s Club Championship Qualifying Round #2 Club Championship tee times from 7:00 to 11:00 Tuesday, August 4th Ladies Member-Member Day 1 8:30am Wednesday, August 5th Ladies Member-Member Day 2 8:30am The first tee will open around 11am each day 7:30pm Wednesday, August 5th Men’s League Week #9 5:15pm Wednesay, August 5th Ladies Clinics & Cocktails - Bunker Shots 5:30pm Saturday, August 8th Men’s Club Championship Match Play Rounds Sunday, August 9th Tee times begin at 7:30am The first tee will open around 10am each day Wednesday, August 12th Men’s League Week #10 5:15pm Friday, August 14th Callaway Great Big Bertha Premier Day 12-5pm Friday, August 14th Couples Twilight 5:30pm Tuesday, August 18th Ladies Club Championship (Two Days) Wednesday, August 19th Tee times will begin at 8:30am each morning The first tee will open around 10:00am each day Sunday, August 23rd Mr. and Mrs. Championship 1:00pm There will be an 8:30am morning shotgun for all play Wednesday, August 26th Ladies Interclub Season Finale @ Meridian Hills 8:30am Saturday, August 29th THE HAWK - 27 holes 9:00am
August Hours of Operation Golf Shop Range Course
Monday CLOSED CLOSED 2:00pm
Golf Shop Range Course
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm 7:30am - 7:30pm 7:30am - 7:30pm 7:30am - Dusk 7:30am - 6:30pm 8:00am - Dusk 11:00am 8:00am 9:00am Friday Saturday Sunday 7:30am - 7:30pm 7:00am - 7:30pm 7:00am - 7:30pm 7:30am - Dusk 7:00am - Dusk 7:00am - 6:30pm 8:00am 7:30am 7:30am
*The practice tee is open until dusk each day, with an exception of Wednesdays and Sundays to allow for clean picking *The practice tee opens later on Thursday monrings due to mowing & maintenance *Golf Course is reserved for Ladies 18 hole group each Tuesday morning until 11am (May - September)
5 August 2015
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Golf News
ladies 18 Hole Results June 30th, 2015 PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd
PLAYER MJ Hamburger, Anne Fehlinger, Janie Tuerk, Charlotte Campbell Janet Nie, Ryta Lett, Jane Held, Becky Miller Barb Skillman, Gretchen Sheridan, Jayne Spahn, Mary Ellen Ball
10-Hole Scramble / July 7th, 2015 PLACE 1st T-2nd T-2nd
PLAYER Mary Sue Higgins, Gretchen Sheridan, Polly Nicely, Alice Hillis Sherry Sugarman, Becky Miller, Bobbi Mong, Linda Ford Janet Nie, Susan Barrett, Anne Fehlinger, Joyce Boncosky
SCORE 123 124 129
SCORE 38 39 39
Pro-Lady / July 29th, 2015
Meridian Hills was well represented at this year’s Pro-Lady Event at Ulen Country Club on July 29th. Par was 73 in the 1BB format TEAM TEAM VOLT TEAM WHITE, BLUE TEAM ORANGE TEAM RED
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PLAYER Brock Wicker, Carol Saviano, LeAnn Bucher, Janet Nie Alex Poley, Ryta Lett, Gretchen Sheridan, Mary Sue Higgins AJ DuPlessis, Michele Ferree, Tami Litten, Jane Held Michael Bembenick, Cindy Curnow, Lori Mail, Beth Morton
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SCORE 68 64 60 60
Upcoming Tournament Information
Bembenick’s Golf Shop
Golf News
Congratulations to John Ryan!
John Ryan won the Club Car Sportsmanship Award (player that shows good attitude, integrity & respect) at the Gongaware Golf Camp.
All of us in the Golf Shop are so proud of him!
7 August 2015
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Golf News
Timberman Classic Results
Overall Champion MEMBER Wade Rademacher David Kendall Michael Byers
GUEST John Crane Peter Kendall Adam Byers
Pine Valley Flight PLACE 1 2 3
MEMBER David Kendall Dave Held Jim Powers
Merion Flight GUEST David Kendall Zach Held Michael Powers
Augusta National Flight PLACE 1 2 3
MEMBER Wade Rademacher Bill Kortepeter John Pasicznyk MEMBER Tom Dugan Jim Seymour Ardie Bucher
GUEST John Crane Tom Barry Justin Tracey GUEST Jay Stinebaugh Hal Northrop Rich Block
Shinnecock Hills Flight PLACE 1 2 3
MEMBER Michael Woodside Morris Rowlett Kevin Betz
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MEMBER Michael Byers Jack Bayt Bob Grand
GUEST AJ Bir Curtis Smith John Briscoe
PLACE 1 2 3
MEMBER Earl Dietrich Tom Rogers Craig Skelton
Winged Foot Flight PLACE MEMBER 1 Bill Capello 2 Dan Baker 3 Steve Knez
GUEST Tim Hogan Brandon Phillips Matt Tubergen GUEST James D’Antonio Dale Snead John Knez
Seminole Flight GUEST Eddie Goodknight Dorris Rowlett Pat O’Connor
Oakmont Flight PLACE 1 2 3
MEMBER Dan Long Jerry Ryan Pat Purdue
Pebble Beach Flight
Cypress Point Flight PLACE 1 2 3
PLACE 1 2 3
PLACE 1 2 3
MEMBER John Byxbee Terry Lee Chris Pesavento
GUEST Kelly Daugherty Steve Vaughn Ken Haynie III
Hazeltine Flight GUEST Adam Byers Dan Bayt Mike Kilkenny
PLACE 1 2 3
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MEMBER Lou Daugherty Mike Mitsch Todd Carlson
GUEST Mike Daugherty John Abernethy Jason Groves
August 2015 SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Meridian Hills Country Club WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY 1
2
Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
3
Clubhouse Closed
4 5 Dinner Special: Pasta Night: Veal Liver & Chicken Parmesan Onions
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11 12 Dinner Special: Pasta Night: Fish & Chips Shrimp Diablo
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14 15 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet
18 19 Pasta Night: Dinner Special: Chicken Marsala Veal Liver & Onions
20
21 Shrimp Feast
7
Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet
8
Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 9 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
10 Clubhouse Closed
Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 16 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
17 Clubhouse Closed
23/30 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm
NO Prime Rib Buffet
Ladies Book Club 12pm
Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 24/31 Clubhouse Closed
25 Dinner Special: BBQ Baby Back Ribs
26 *Fiesta Night*
22
27
28 End of Season Poolside Luau
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While walk-ins are welcome; immediate seating for dinner is ONLY guaranteed with a reservation. Call 255-2496 for reservations
September 2015 SUNDAY
6
Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
MONDAY
7
Labor Day Club Open
Meridian Hills Country Club
TUESDAY 1 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 2 3 Pasta Night: Rigatoni Bolognese
8
9
10
11 12 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet
16
17
18 19 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet
24
25 Shrimp Feast
Clubhouse Closed
Pasta Night: Chicken Picatta
4
FRIDAY
Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet
SATURDAY 5
Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 13 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
14
15 Clubhouse Closed
Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions
Pasta Night: Shrimp Diablo
Ladies Book Club 12pm 20 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
21 Clubhouse Closed
22 23 Dinner Special: Pasta Night: Meatloaf Cheese Manicotti
26
NO Prime Rib Buffet
27 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
28
Clubhouse Closed
29 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions
30 *Fiesta Night*
While walk-ins are welcome; immediate seating for dinner is ONLY guaranteed with a reservation. Call 255-2496 for reservations
Club Contacts & Hours of Operation Managers Office Tuesday - Sunday
317.255.2497
Member Services Desk Monday - Friday
317.255.2496
Steve Roper, General Manager sroper@mhcc-indy.com
Laura Wohlschlaeger lauraw@mhcc-indy.com
9:00am - 6:00pm
9:30am - 5:30pm
Membership 317.860.1556 Megan Christman, Membership Director mchristman@mhcc-indy.com
Accounting Office Monday - Friday
317.251.3636
Catering & Events
317.860.1536
Jan Pyritz, Accounting Manager jpyritz@mhcc-indy.com
9:00am - 5:00pm
Kelly Letzler, Catering & Events Coordinator kletzler@mhcc-indy.com
Food & Beverage
317.255.3369
Golf Shop, Range & Course July Hours See Page 5
Tennis Pro Shop
317.860.1630
Kids Club
317.255-0605 (reservations)
Ludo Aaron, Head Tennis Professional ludoaaron@gmail.com
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 5:00pm - 9:00pm Evening Cost: $5 per hour, per child **Additional charges apply for dinner service **Additional charges apply PER child if picked up after 9:00pm Reservations are REQUIRED, otherwise we cannot guarantee space for your child.
Fitness Center
317-255-2496
Joe Miller, Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Director chefmiller@mhcc-indy.com Patrick Necessary, Food & Beverage Manager pnecessary@mhcc-indy.com
Monday - Sunday 6:00am - 9:30pm * Call Marcus Bastianelli at 317-373-4321 to schedule your MHCC orientation for unlimited access.*
Dining Hours
Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm Sunday 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Natasha Mecklenburg, Dining Room Manager nmecklenburg@mhcc-indy.com or 317-860-1556
Take-Out Orders
Golf Pro Shop
Take-out orders can be made by calling the Men’s Grill at 317.860.1546 or the Hostess Podium at 317.860.1632.
Reservations
Reservations can be made by calling our Member Services desk at 317.255.2496. Reservations are strongly recommended. Seating upon arrival for dinner is not guaranteed unless you have a reservation.
11 August 2015
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