Meridian Hills Country Club
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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!
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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!
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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
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Peter Millar Men’s Collection
July 2015 SUNDAY
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Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
MONDAY
6
Clubhouse Closed
TUESDAY
Meridian Hills Country Club WEDNESDAY 1 Pasta Night: Cheese Manicotti
THURSDAY 2
3
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
27
Clubhouse Closed
28 Dinner Special: Fried Shrimp
29 *Fiesta Night*
30
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
2
Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
3
Clubhouse Closed
4 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions
5
Pasta Night: Lasagna
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7
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*
29
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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