Newsette July 2015

Meridian Hills Country Club

Newsette www.meridianhillscc.org

July 2015

ADULT SWIM July 11th July 25th August 8th Poolside Drink Specials Light Hors d’oeuvres

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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 Megan Christman Membership Director Ashley Goldman Communications Coordinator Jim Hess Golf Course Superintendent Kelly Letzler Catering & Events Coordinator

A member of the Club was disappointed with the service at the pool last year. Meridian Hills had outsourced the life guard and pool management to an organization specializing in pool operations, and their service level wasn’t as good as what we had come to expect.

Hearing the comment, I asked our General Manager, Steve Roper not to renew the contract and allow a group of members who utilize the pool to talk about their concerns. At the same time, I asked the member who brought up the problem to take on the Jim Dodson responsibility of the Pool Committee and build an active committee Club President to help implement changes. Jennifer Schaefer, and her committee, have worked incredibly hard at improving the pool. I have heard many compliments about the changes made and how much fun families are having poolside.

You may not realize that we have nearly 75 members who actively volunteer in some capacity at the Club: volunteers train caddies, volunteers recruit new members, volunteers aid our professional staff and how they organize events and manage the Club, volunteers serve on each of our standing committees.

When I was first asked to be on our Board of Directors, I regretted. I thought of Meridian Hills as my sanctuary and didn’t want to hear complaints or solve problems, as I deal with those types of issues during my business day. I am so glad that I was asked a second year, as I have made great friends through active participation.

My point with this message is to encourage you to volunteer. Members actively participating in our governance and committee structure is vital to our success and has long been a trademark of Meridian Hills. So be like Jennifer and jump in and join a committee, it’s a bunch of fun.

Sincerely, Jim Dodson

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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OUR NEWEST ADDITION Our biggest congratulations to Joe & Ginger Miller, our executive chef & his wife, who welcomed Edward Joseph Miller into the world on June 16th, 2015 at 12:20pm He weighed 8lbs, 10oz and was 22 inches long.

Edward joins siblings John Patrick (6), Eva (5), Quentin (3), & Violette (20 months).

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Message from theGeneral Manager Despite the weather, the annual fireworks “July 4th” celebration was held Friday, June 26th. All members, families and guests were accommodated inside the clubhouse, or under the tents on the back patio. Children’s activities were available under the tent, in the pool screened porch and under the front of the clubhouse when it was not raining. The staff was outstanding in very difficult conditions and the membership was grateful and appreciative. With so many vendors involved and details in set-up, rescheduling was impossible. So thank you to all the members who were so kind and understanding, and to the staff who were simply THE BEST! Steve Roper, CCM, CCE General Manager

The new patio bar was christened and will be available for private parties, club events, and golf events. A new fire pit has been installed on the patio for your enjoyment and relaxation under the stars.

The pool bar has received much activity. It is open Thursday through Sunday, noon until 7:00 p.m., and until 8:00 p.m. on Friday & Saturday. If you happen to notice any Club towels in your items at home, please turn them in at your earliest convenience. We greatly appreciate it.

Adult swim party nights are scheduled for July 11th, July 25th & August 8th. At this time the pool will be closed to children. We will schedule an activity for the kids.

To ensure that adequate staff and space is available, we will request that you make a reservation.

Since the pool opening party was such a success, we will be holding an end of season “Pool Party” for the entire family.

Once a date is finalized more details will be sent out.

A note on membership: membership is the lifeblood of any club, without a strong membership base, amenities and services cannot be held to the high standards that make a club “a great place to belong.” New memberships have been very active these last few months. We are just now getting in the plus column for net gains in certain categories. Annual attrition at the club is generally 40 a year, give or take a few. Therefore, we have to attract 40 or so new members/families to just remain status quo. While it may seem at times that it is unusually active at the club, it probably is. But not as a result of too many new members, but a more active membership. I hope you would agree, that’s a good thing!

See you at the club!

3 July 2015

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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

Membership Update

Membership Chairman Update

Thank you to all the members who have recommended and sponsored each of our New Members during the Partner Program! This year through June we have gained 42 New Members and lost 25 so we are ahead 17 Members!

I appreciate all the hard work Megan and the Membership Committee has done this year to help keep our Membership growing with wonderful New Members! Please feel free to contact Megan Christman if you have any potential members who might want to take a tour.

Thank you to all the Members who help support our efforts!

Pat Schaefer

Welcome New Members

Membership Committee Chairman

Please help us welcome the following new members who were accepted as members of the Club.

PETERMAN, Patrick & Mary Simon Property Group 10888 Onyx Dr Carmel, IN 46032 317-344-2898 Resident Tennis Sponsors: Mikael Thygesen and David Contis

FISCH, Dr. Mark & Jordan IU Health Physicians 10810 Onyx Dr Carmel, IN 46032 317-344-2026 Resident Tennis Sponsors: Jason Groves and Bryan Barrett HOLLINGSWORTH, Kena Hollingsworth & Zivitiz 2249 President St Carmel, IN 46032 317-509-2228 Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: Tracey Williams and Amber Williams HUSE, Stephen & Lila St. Elmo Steakhouse, Harry & Izzy’s, Huse Incorporated 6502 Dawson Lake Dr Indianapolis IN 46220 317-439-4000 Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: Craig Huse and Bill McGowan LAMOTHE, Christopher & Julie Elevate Ventures 7950 Spring Mill Rd Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-726-1958 Resident Tennis Sponsors: Victor Smith and Mike Sears MCPHERSON, Jeffery & Kassy Irving Materials, Inc. Group of Companies 8219 Lincoln Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 475-0225 Resident Golf Sponsors: Scott Hirschman and Tim Hull

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SANDERS, Drew & Vanessa 9343 Seascape Dr Indianapolis, IN 46256 317-850-2600 Junior Tennis Sponsors: Chris Seger and Chad Edmundson SNOOK, Riley & Elizabeth IU Health 8970 Dunsmuir Dr Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 688-7354 Clubhouse Sponsors: Andrew Held and Lee Sweigart WAGNER, Michael & Alyssa Leo Brown Group 755 Braeside S Drive Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 669-2680 Resident Tennis Sponsors: Todd Carlson and Andrew Held WEAVER, Mike & Becky Weaver Popcorn Company 10683 Winterwood Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 818-0918 Clubhouse Sponsors: Nick Hrisomalos and Bob Grand ZIVITZ, Martin & Christina Hollingsworth & Zivitiz 13455 Glen Oaks Ct Carmel, IN 46032 317-752-0110 Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: Tracey Williams and Ben Pecar

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Pat Schaefer

IHSGCA Boys Academic All-State

Golf News

This year two of our own Meridian Hills Membership made the Academic All-State Team given by the Indiana High School Golf Coaches Association. Please send a special congratulations to:

Joey Cristee of Brebeuf Jesuit & Colin McCarthy of Lawrence Central!

In order to be nominated for this prestigious award the golfer must be a high school senior, he must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, he must have a minimum combined math and verbal SAT score of 1000, or ACT equivalent, he must participate in at least 50% of his team’s 2015 varsity golf matches. So in addition to congratulating these two gentleman, we would also like to recognize the hard work and dedication of their parents are well, Jeff & Dana Cristee and Bill & Mo McCarthy. If you see Joey & Colin around the club please make sure to give them your sincerest congratulations on this incredible achievement.

Colin McCarthy

Joey Cristee & Coach

July Hours of Operation Golf Shop Range Course

Monday CLOSED CLOSED 2:00pm

Golf Shop Range Course

Tuesday Wed Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm 7:30am - 7:30pm 7:30am - 7:30pm 7:30am - Dusk 7:30am - 7:00pm 8:00am - Dusk 11:00am 8:00am 9:00am

Friday Sat Sun 7:30am - 7:30pm 6:45am - 7:30pm 6:45am - 7:30pm 7:30am - Dusk 6:30am - Dusk 6:30am - 6:30pm 8:00am 7:00am 7:00am

*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 monring until 11am (May - September)

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Golf News Mark Your Calendar / July

Wednesday, July 1st Men’s League #6 5:15pm Thursday, July 2nd 9-Hole Ladies- Low Putts 9:00am Tuesday, July 7th 18-Hole Ladies- Scramble 8:30am Thursday, July 9th 9-Hole Ladies- 3-2-1 9:00am Timberman Classic See next page Friday, July 10th Timberman Classic See next page Saturday, July 11th Timberman Classic See next page Tuesday, July 14th 18-Hole Ladies- Rally for the Cure 8:30am Wednesday, July 15th Ladies Clinics & Cocktails 5:30pm Thursday, July 16th 9-Hole Ladies- “Beat the Pro” 9:00am (Low Net) Friday, July 17th Couples Twilight Golf 5:30pm Wednesday, July 22nd Men’s League #7 5:15pm Ladies Clinics & Cocktails 5:30pm Tuesday, July 21st 18-Hole Ladies- Guest Day 8:30am Thursday, July 23rd 9-Hole Ladies- Scramble 9:00am Tuesday, July 28th 18-Hole Ladies- ABC Shamble 8:30am Wednesday, July 29th Men’s League #8 5:15pm Thursday, July 30th 9-Hole Ladies- Low Net 9:00am

Things To Remember:

- Tee Time requests must be turned in by 7:30pm each Wednesday - Tuesday mornings are for 18 Hole Ladies until 11am; first tee opens up after 11:00am - Thursday mornings are for 9 Hole Ladies until 9:30am; first tee open up at 9:00am Bembenick’s Golf Shop will match any price from anywhere on golf equipment - The golf staff offers single lessons and group clinics for all genders and ages - Callaway Golf offers a Trade-In Trade-Up Program that applies credit toward new equipment! All brands of equipment are welcomed to be traded in toward new clubs!

Tournament Sign-up Policy

Men’s Events: 3 weeks prior to the event date for all events (excluding Timberman)

You may call, email, or sign-up in person on the event board.

Ladies Events: Sign-up for 18 Hole and 9 Hole Events will be available on the Ladies Bulletin

All golfing members 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!

6 July 2015

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Upcoming Tournament Information

Golf News

29TH ANNUAL TIMBERMAN CLASSIC July 9th – July 11th 2015 Thursday, July 9th 10:00am – 3:00pm Registration (also pick up guest & member favors)

Open time to for Practice Round / Practice Areas Pari-mutuel Betting

1. Flight Betting – WIN ONLY

2. Overall Betting – WIN, PLACE, SHOW ($10 minimum bets) 3:00pm – 5:30pm Shotgun Start (1st 9 hole match) - w/ beverage stations on course 6:00pm - 8:00pm Step-Aside Florida Scramble – 6-somes Sign up during registration for this optional golf 7:00pm – 9:00pm Steak Dinner & Cocktails on Back Patio and upper terrace 7:00pm – 10:00pm Cigar, Scotch, and Whiskey Tasting party 9:00pm – 12:00am Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament and Craps tables available Friday, July 10th 7:30am – 8:45am 9:00am – 2:30pm

3:30pm – 4:00pm 5:30pm – 6:30pm 6:30pm – 10:00pm

Breakfast Shotgun Start (2nd and 3rd 9 Hole matches) – w/ beverage stations on course Lunch food stations will be available from 10:30am – 2:30pm Scorecards will be turned in as you switch 9’s between matches $2,000 Par 3 Shootout (top 5 CTP qualifiers and their partners) Cocktail party at the Meridian Hills pool Couples Luau Party poolside featuring Soul Street band.

Saturday, July 11th 7:30am – 8:45am Breakfast 9:00am – 2:30pm Shotgun start (4th & 5th 9 Hole matches) – w/ beverage stations on course

Lunch food stations will be available from 10:30am – 2:30pm

Scorecards will be turned in as you switch 9’s between matches 2:30 – 3:30 Dogs, Brats, and Cocktails on back patio – pari-mutuel for Shootout Final opens 3:30pm (est.)

Shoot-out to determine 2015 Timberman Champion – (beverage cart available) Shootout to begin on Hole #7, and end on Hole #9 5:00 (est.)

Awards presentation and naming of the 2015 Timberman Champions 7 July 2015

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Golf News

ladies 18 Hole Results

Low Gross, Low Net / June 2nd, 2015 PLACE 1st 2nd

LOW GROSS Cindy Curnow Beth Morton

SCORE 88 89

PLACE 1st T-2nd T-3rd T-4th

LOW NET Carolyn McClamroch Gretchen Sheridan & Edie Enright MJ Hamburger & Linda Ford Charlotte Campbell & Sue Beard

2015 John Pearsey Invitational / June 9th & 12th, 2015 PLACE 1st T-2nd T-2nd T-2nd T-2nd T-6th T-6th T-6th T-6th T-6th T-6th T-12th T-12th

PLAYER Becky Miller Carol Saviano Mary Levin Annette Collier Polly Nicely Charlotte Campbell Joyce Boncosky Janet Nie Tami Litten Carolyn McClamroch Susan Barrett Sue Beard Ryta Lett

SCORE 60 61 61 61 61 62 62 62 62 62 62 63 63

1st Place Gross Congratulations to Beth Morton, our low gross winner with a score of 76

Low Putts / June 21st, 2015 PLACE 1st T-2nd T-3rd T-4th

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PLAYER Becky Miller Joyce Boncosky & Jackie Holloway Barb Skillman, Annette Collier, Anne Fehlinger, Sherry Sugarman Robyn Caponi, Mary Ellen Ball, Susan Barrett

PUTTS 30 31 32 33

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SCORE 70 71 72 74

Golf News Men’s Sr. Club Championship Results / June 27th & 28th, 2015 BLUE TEE DIVISION PLACE PLAYER Sr. Club Champion Jim Seymour Sr. Runner-Up John Elbin Sr. 3rd Place Gross Dale Barrett 1st Place Net Glenn Scolnik 2nd Place Net Bill Nie 3rd Place Net Tom Meeks 4th Place Net Wade Rademacher 5th Place Net Dave Held 6th Place Net Jim Carlberg

SCORE 76** 76 78 Net Score 71 Net Score 72 Net Score 72 Net Score 72 Set Score 73 Net Score 73

TAN TEE DIVISION PLACE PLAYER 1st Place Net Dave Daly 2nd Place Net Jon Spadorcia 3rd Place Net Stan Hillis 4th Place Net Bill McGarvery

SCORE Net Score 64 Net Score 71 Net Score 72 Net Score 72

Jim Seymour & John Elbin Dave Daly

Bembenick’s Golf Product Spotlight Peter Millar Swimwear

New Dunning Golf

New Ladies JoFit

9 July 2015

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Peter Millar Men’s Collection

July 2015 SUNDAY

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Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

MONDAY

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Clubhouse Closed

TUESDAY

Meridian Hills Country Club WEDNESDAY 1 Pasta Night: Cheese Manicotti

THURSDAY 2

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

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ADULT SWIM July 25th August 8th

July 11th

7 8 Dinner Special: Pasta Night: Veal Liver & Chicken Parmesan Onions

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10 11 Poolside Drink Specials Adult Swim Friday Night Light Hors d’oeuvres Prime Rib Buffet 6-9 P.M.

14 15 Dinner Special: Pasta Night: Fish & Chips Shrimp Diablo

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17 18 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

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24 Seafood Buffet

$10

Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 12 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

13 Clubhouse Closed

Wine Tasting

Ladies Book Club 12pm

Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 19 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

20 Clubhouse Closed

21 22 Pasta Night: Dinner Special: Chicken Picatta Veal Liver & Onions

ADULT SWIM July 25th August 8th

25 Poolside Drink Specials Adult Swim Light Hors d’oeuvres

July 11th

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6-9 P.M $10

NO Prime Rib Buffet Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 26 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm

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Clubhouse Closed

28 Dinner Special: Fried Shrimp

29 *Fiesta Night*

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31 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

While walk-ins are welcome; immediate seating for dinner is ONLY guaranteed with a reservation.

Call 255-2496 for reservations

August 2015 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Meridian Hills Country Club WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY 1

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Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

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Clubhouse Closed

4 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

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Pasta Night: Lasagna

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Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

ADULT SWIM July 25th August 8th

July 11th

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Poolside Drink Specials

Adult Swim

Light Hors d’oeuvres

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6-9 P.M $10

Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 9 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

10 Clubhouse Closed

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

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21 22 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

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28 Shrimp Feast

Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 16 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

17 Clubhouse Closed

Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 23/30 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

Ladies Book Club 12pm 24/31 Clubhouse Closed

25 Dinner Special: BBQ Baby Back Ribs

26 *Fiesta Night*

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NO Prime Rib Buffet Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm

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

Food & Beverage

317-255-2496

Jan Pyritz, Accounting Manager janisp@mhcc-indy.com

9:00am - 5:00pm

Kelly Letzler, Catering & Events Coordinator kletzler@mhcc-indy.com

Joe Miller, Executive Chef/Food & Beverage Director chefmiller@mhcc-indy.com

Golf Pro Shop

317.255.3369

Golf Shop, Range & Course July Hours See Page 6

Tennis Pro Shop

317.860.1630 Ludo Aaron, Head Tennis Professional ludoaaron@gmail.com

Kids Club

317.255.2496 (reservations)

Tuesday - Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm Daytime Cost: $10 for the 1st hour, $5 every additional hour Wednesday - Friday: 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 9:00 pm Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm-4:00pm Parents Afternoon Out: Starts, May 26th / Ends, July 31st $35.00 per child / $30.00 per additional child Saturday, Sunday, Monday: Closed

Fitness Center

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.*

Take-Out Orders

Dining Hours

Take-out orders can be made by calling the Men’s Grill at 317.860.1546 or the Hostess Podium at 317.860.1632.

Lunch

Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm

Dinner

Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm Sunday 5:00pm - 9:00pm

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.

12 July 2015

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