Newsette - August 2015

Meridian Hills Country Club

Newsette www.meridianhillscc.org

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

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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)

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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*

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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.

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