July Newsette 2013

Meridian Hills Country Club

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July 2013

July 4th Hours

We are open for lunch & dinner (our regular hours) on Independence Day. So feel free to come out to the club and enjoy your day off!

Meridian Hills Country Club - Indianapolis, Indiana

Message from the President Board of Directors

Jeff Cristee President Haydon Hapak Vice President-Secretary Todd Hillman Vice President Jim Litten William E. Smith III Ken Stella Kristin Altice Jim Dodson Tony Snider Jim Powers Treasurer Jim Zoccola Legal Counsel

Management Team Steve Roper, CCM, CCE General Manager Ludo Aaron Head Tennis Professional Jack Barber Head Golf Professional Jessica Bex Membership Director Rhonda Daly Assistant F & B Manager Nicole Hahn Food & Beverage Manager Ashley Goldman Communications Coordinator Jim Hess Golf Course Superintendent Stephanie Lowry Catering & Events Coordinator Joe Miller Executive Chef Jan Pyritz Accounting Manager Meridian Hills Country Club 7099 Spring Mill Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 317.255.2496

2 July 2013

I am extremely proud of Meridian Hills and our members. The support we gave the Western Junior Golf tournament was fantastic and the event was a huge success for all involved. Our club received tremendous praise from the participants and the WGA. There are so many people to thank: Jim Hess and the entire maintenance staff: What a great job they did preparing the course for an incredible tournament.

Jack Barber, Michael Bembenick and the entire golf staff: They helped run a flawless tournament and insured our guests got the full Meridian Hills treatment.

Jeff Cristee Club President

Steve Roper, Chef Joe and the clubhouse staff: Managing the logistics of all the players and their families and insuring all were fed and housed in lockers as necessary was a big undertaking. Great job by all.

Wade Rademacher, Mary Sue Higgins, & Mike Semler: These three worked tirelessly to secure the necessary volunteers for the tournament. Without reservation, the WGA reported we had the best core of volunteers they had seen in recent years. Wade is a director of the WGA and was our tournament lead.

Tom Meeks for serving as the chief rules official.

Our caddies and caddie program. We supplied the caddies for over 20 participants. It is great to have a group of well-trained caddies that represent the club so well.

Brebeuf Golf Team: We hosted a match between Brebeuf and Carmel this year when there was a conflict with their home course. Upon hearing that we were short 30 volunteer shifts, Brebeuf golf members volunteered to cover all the shifts. It was great to have them out here last week.

I am sure I have missed many people, but lastly, would like to thank all of our members for your generosity and support of Junior Golf and the Western Golf Association. We are so lucky to be a part of such a great club that makes a great impact on our community.

The season is now in full swing! I look forward to seeing you at the club.

OUR NEWEST ADDITION Our biggest congratulations to Scott & Allison Dusko who welcomed Morgan Elizabeth into the world on May 6th, 2013.

She weighed 7lbs even and was 20 inches long.

Morgan joins big sister Riley (2).

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Message from theGeneral Manager I would like to echo Jeff Cristee’s comments on the job Meridian Hills CC did on hosting the WGA ‘Western Junior Championship’ the week of the 17th – 21st. The WGA officials, Board, players, player’s families, coaches and recruiters were extremely complimentary on the job done as a whole for this event. The membership should be very proud for the club and themselves for kindly giving up their course and practice facility to be the host site for ‘the oldest junior championship in the country’. Some of these kids will be seen on TV someday, as one broke the course record, with a 63, and the winner compiled a -13 score to win!

Steve Roper, CCM, CCE Jim Hess and crew, Jack Barber, Michael Bembenick and staff, Chef General Manager

Table of Contents 2 ~ President’s Message 3 ~ Message from the gm 4 ~ Membership Update 5 ~ Upcoming Events 6-8 ~ Golf News 9-10 ~ Calendars 11 ~ Club Hours

Joe and the clubhouse staff, thank you for all your efforts in making us proud to be a part of Meridian Hills!

As the months go by the dining venues are getting busier and busier. Some evenings are becoming more and more difficult to manage as a result of ‘walk-ins’ and takeout orders.

The kitchen cannot produce the quality product the membership has come to expect when a maximum number of orders are taken within a window of 1 hour to 1 ½ hour. Service suffers as well.

Our first priority must be for those who made reservations. Walk-ins may periodically be asked to wait for a period of time before being seated. To go orders may be periodically delayed in order to give the kitchen adequate time to prepare existing food orders properly.

While this is a good problem in some ways, we want all members, their families and guests, to enjoy a relaxing and pleasant experience. Thank you for your understanding as we work through these periods of heavy member usage. As always our goal is to make the club the best it can be!

IN MEMORIAM: Dottie Boyd Sue Harris Kathy Miller Hildred Shafer Audrey Westfall Wright Mary Jane Wilhoite

Poolside Cookouts

We have Friday night poolside cookouts every Friday night at the pool from 4pm - 8pm.

We will have a full bar and special items from the grill.

Come enjoy our Oasis frozen drinks and new additions to the menu.

Make plans to spend your Friday nights at MHCC. Upcoming July Dates: July 5th / July 12th / July 19th / July 26th 3 July 2013

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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 in June.

BOYCE, Mr. James (Cindy) Defender Direct, Inc. 3750 Priority Way South Drive, Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46240 7525 Pine Valley Lane Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 288-5656 Resident Golfing Sponsors: David A. Lindsey, Sr. and David P. Lindsey, Jr.

LUDWIG, Dr. Kandice K. (Dr. Aaron T. ) Indiana University Health Physicians 535 East Barnhill Drive RT473F Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 278-1583 7230 North Washington Boulevard Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 777-1166 Resident Golf Sponsors: Dr. Peter Knapp and Dr. Matt French

WRIGHT, Mr. Tom (Tracy) Encore Sotheby's International Realty 9510 North Meridian Street, Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46260-1315 2808 Newbury Court Zionsville, IN 46077 (317) 733-3610 Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: Dr. Robert Lindeman and Mo Thomas

CONTIS, Mr. David (Sandra Cath) Simon Property Group 225 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 8185 Sycamore Road Indianapolis, IN 46240-2577 (317) 879-5690 Resident Tennis Sponsors: Al Smith and John Kite

NOGA, Mr. Andrew (Kelly) Axa Advisors, LLC 9465 Counselors Row, Suite 120 Indianapolis, IN 46240 641 East 80th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 405-8442 Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: Howard "HJ" Lacy and P. Quinn Tuttle

YOUNG, Mrs. Julie Tedrowe, Inc. 55 South State Avenue, Suite 110 Indianapolis, IN 46201 6970 North College Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46220 Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: Jennifer Schaefer and Sally Butler

DEPOWELL, Dr. John (Marguerett) Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine 355 West 16th Street, Suite 5100 Indianapolis, IN 46202 7424 North Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 Junior Tennis Sponsors: Dr. Jean-Pierre Mobasser, Dr. Eric Potts, Sarah Khairi and Heather McLaughlin

RANGASWAMI, Mrs. Regina (Dr. Bala) 8011 Heyward Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250 Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: Patricia Mong and Ann Merkel

GRISWOLD, Mr. Thomas Clear Channel Media 6161 Fall Creek Road Indianapolis, IN 46220 5868 East 71st Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: Todd Carlson and Allison Coellner LOWRY, Mr. David L. DL Lowry Hairspa Boutique 1300 East 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 843-2611 110 Bow Lane Indianapolis, IN 46220 Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: David P. Lindsey Jr., William Kortepeter, Cameron Hitchcock & Brian King

4 July 2013

SCAPPUCCI, Mr. John (Judith) Pulte Homes, LLC 11590 N. Meridian Street, Suite 530 Carmel, IN 46032 649 East Columbine Lane Westfield, IN 46074 (317) 844-8224 Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: Jeff Hagerman, James Zoccola and Michael Byers

WELCH, Mrs. Susan (Robert) Washington Township Schools 8550 Woodfield Crossing Boulevard Indianapolis, IN 46240 7601 Morningside Drive Indianapolis, IN 46240 Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: Kevin Kennedy and Alison Birge

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Upcoming Events A LA CARTE MENU AVAILABLE AS WELL

Sunday Night Twilight Buffet Every Sunday night starting June 2nd Time: 5:00pm - 8:30pm

MENU Chilled Soup / Fresh Seasonal Fruit / Assorted Cold Salads ~ Fried Chicken ~ Appropriate Sides ~ Adults: $14.95 Cookies and Brownies Children (4-10 yrs): $9.95 Children (3 & under): Free

Fiesta Night MENU We will offer a selection of Mexican fare featuring fajitas made to order, house made carnitas and traditional favorites including tacos, enchiladas and fresh guacamole.

DRINK SPECIAL Featuring our top shelf margaritas

5 July 2013

UPCOMING DATES July 31st August 28th September 25th www.meridianhillscc.org

Golf News

18 Hole Ladies Results

May 7th ~ Ribbon Day PLACE PLAYERS 1st Mary Sue Higgins, Dessie Koch Kathy Hubbell, Mary Lou Klein 2nd Carol Saviano, Laura Touchton Mary Jane Hamburger, Cindy Curnow 3rd Beth Morton, Mary Levin Mary Ellen Ball, LeAnn Bucher 4th Ryta Lett, Bobbi Mong, Jan Williams May 14th ~ 1BB Odd Holes, 2BB Even Holes PLACE PLAYERS SCORE 1st Janet Estes, Kathy Hubbard, 90 Margy McCormick, Diann Woodard 2nd Laura Touchton, Cheryl Pletcher, 93 Gaye Schwarz, Linda Wolff 3rd Bobbi Mong, Sherry Sugarman, 96 Joyce Boncosky, Dessie Koch May 21st, 2013 ~ ABC Shamble Tournament PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd

PLAYERS Mary Levin, Cindy Curnow, Sue Beard, Jan Foster Beth Morton, Kathy Hubbell, Penny Stone LeAnn Bucher, Gretchen Sheridan, Ryta Lett

June 4th, 2013 ~ Low Gross, Low Net Class A Low Gross 1st: Mary Sue Higgins / Score 84 2nd: Mary Levin / Score 95 Low Net 1st: Cindy Curnow / Score 68 2nd: Carolyn McClamroch / Score 69 Class B Low Gross 1st: Ryta Lett / Score 93 2nd: Kathy Hubbell / Score 98 Low Net 1st : Joyce Boncosky / Score 73 2nd: Lori Mail / Score 74 6 July 2013

SCORE 52 58 59

June 11th & 14th ~ John Pearsey Invitational PLACE PLAYERS SCORE 1st Ryta Lett 60 2nd Cindy Curnow 61 3rd Becky Miller 61 4th Lori Mail 62 5th Janet Estes 62 6th Carolyn McClamroch 62 7th Beth Morton 62 8th Linda Ford 64 9th Mary Levin 64 10th Kathy Hubbell 64 11th Alice Hillis 64 12th Bobbi Mong 65 13th Laura Touchton 65 14th Jan Williams 65 15th Mary Sue Higgins 66 16th Donna Kuhn 66 17th Jackie Holloway 66 18th Jan Foster 66 19th Michelle Ferree 66 1st Place Gross Congratulations to Beth Morton, our low gross winner with a score of 72!

June 25th, 2013 ~ Least Putts 101 putts: Ryta Lett, Gretchen Sheridan, Janie Tuerk 106 putts: LeAnn Bucher, Lori Mail, Donna Kuhn 105 putts: Diann Woodard, Barb Knapp, Donna Dellen Western Pin #1 Winner Diann Woodard with a net 63!

Class C Low Gross 1st: Diann Woodard / Score 94 2nd: Linda Ford / Score 107 Low Net 1st: Judy Muirhead / Score 65 2nd: Gail Shiel / Score 75

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Golf News Mark Your Calendar Monday, July 1st Tuesday, July 2nd Wednesday, July 3rd Thursday, July 4th Friday, July 5th – Sunday, July 7th Monday, July 8th Thursday, July 11th Friday, July 12th Saturday, July 13th

Thursday, July 18th

Friday, July 19th Thursday, July 25th

Friday, July 26th

Saturday, July 27th

Golf Course, Bag Room, and Carts Open at 2:00pm 18 Hole Ladies 8:30am shotgun / course opens for all play around 11:00am No Junior Golf Holiday Tee Times 7:00am to 3:00pm / No 9-hole Ladies or Junior Golf Holiday Tee Times 7:00am – 3:00pm Golf Course, Bag Room, and Carts Open at 2:00pm 9 Hole Ladies at 9:00am / Course Closed for 1st Round of Timberman Classic Course Closed for Timberman Classic Course Closed for Timberman Classic Opens for Members at approximately 4:00pm Ladies Clinic and Cocktails 5:30pm to 6:15pm / Special Cocktails at 6:15pm Sign up in the golf shop Couples Twilight / 5:00pm cocktails / 5:30pm golf (dinner to follow) Ladies Clinic and Cocktails 5:30pm to 6:15pm / Special Cocktail at 6:15pm Sign-up in the golf shop PGA Shootout Sponsored by Barnes and Thornburg & Merrill Lynch Wealth Management 2:00pm start / open to all members and guests Merger ABCD / 8:30am Shotgun (lunch to follow)

Things to Remember • • • • • • •

Tee Time requests must be turned in by 6pm on Wednesdays Tuesday mornings are for 18 Hole Ladies until 11am; first tee opens up for all play after 11am.

Wednesday mornings are for junior golf matches; the first tee opens up for all play at 10:30am.

Thursday mornings are for 9 Hole Ladies until 9:30am; first tee open for all play at 9:30am.

Jack’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!

Tournament Sign Up Policy

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

You may call, email, or sign-up in person inside the golf shop.

Ladies Events: Sign-up for 18 Hole & 9 Hole Events will be available in the Ladies Locker Room. You may call, email, or sign-up in person in the Ladies Locker Room. Sign-up dates are available in the 18 and 9 Hole member books.

9 Hole Ladies Results May 23rd, 2013 ~ Low Putts 1st Cindy Curnow, Kathy Perry, Olive Myers, Katie White, Kay Daly, Jan Krukemeier Chip Ins! Jan Krukemeier on #14 Olive Myers from 60 yards on #17 7 July 2013

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Golf News

Men’s Member / Member Results Overall Leaders PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Scramble Leaders

PLAYERS Jason Challand – Ed Hourigan Steve Stitle, Jr. – Mike Stewart Chris Pesavento - John Elbin Greg Sheridan - Bert Wilhoite Tim Caress - Craig Skelton Dave Held - Jack Hogan

SCORE 63.5 66.5 66.7 67.3 67.6 68.2

Pinehurst Alternate Shot Leaders PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd

PLAYERS Mike Semler - Tom Foster Adam Broderick - Michael Byers Rick Steele - Wade Rademacher

SCORE 32.4 33.4 34.8

PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd

PLAYERS Pat Murphy - John Fry David Boncosky - Lance Rettig Randy Seger – Mark Ford

The event was scored as a 1 day event, and winners were rewarded their highest finish between the Overall, Scramble, and Alternate Shot. Congratulations to Jason Challand, Steve Stitle, Jr., and Mike Stewart who were the only 3 participants to cash a pari-mutuel ticket.

2013 PGA Shootout July 26th @ 2:00 pm A very special thanks to our sponsors!

Andy Detherage, Bob Grand, Josh Hollingsworth Alan Levin, Bill Roberts, Ken Yerkes

The Niceley & Chegar Group Kevin Niceley & Richard Chegar Open to all members and their guests.

Please make dinner reservations and join the Pro’s and their wives.

Please come out and watch, support, and enjoy!

8 July 2013

SCORE 32.0 32.9 33.0

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July 2013 SUNDAY

1

MONDAY Clubhouse Closed

Meridian Hills Country Club TUESDAY 2 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

WEDNESDAY 3 Pasta Night: Shrimp Diablo

THURSDAY 4 Independence Day Club Open

5

FRIDAY Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

SATURDAY 6

Knitting Club 12noon

Poolside Cookout 4-8pm 7 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

8

Clubhouse Closed

9 Dinner Special: Fish & Chips

10

Pasta Night: Cheese Manicotti

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Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet 14 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

12 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

13

Poolside Cookout 4-8pm 15

Clubhouse Closed

16 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

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Pasta Night: Chicken Parmesan

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19 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

20

Knitting Club 12noon

Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet 21 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

Poolside Cookout 4-8pm 22

Clubhouse Closed

23 Dinner Special: Fried Chicken

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Pasta Night: Lasagna

Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet 28 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet

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26 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

Poolside Cookout 4-8pm 29

Clubhouse Closed

30 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

31 *Fiesta Night*

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August 2013 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Meridian Hills Country Club WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY 1

2

FRIDAY Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

SATURDAY 3

Knitting Club 12noon

Poolside Cookout 4-8pm 4 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

5

Clubhouse Closed

6 Dinner Special: Shrimp Basket

7

Pasta Night: Veal Scallopini

8

Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet 11 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

9

Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

10

Poolside Cookout 4-8pm 12

Clubhouse Closed

13 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

14

Pasta Night: Shrimp Diablo

15

16 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

17

Knitting Club 12noon

Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet 18 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

Poolside Cookout 4-8pm 19

Clubhouse Closed

20 Dinner Special: Fish & Chips

21

Pasta Night: Chicken Marsala

22

Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet 25 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet

23 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

24

Poolside Cookout 4-8pm 26

Clubhouse Closed

27 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

28 *Fiesta Night*

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30 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

Poolside Cookout 4-8pm

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Club Hours of Operation Member Services Desk 317.255.2496

Tuesday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm Managers Office 317.255.2497

Tuesday - Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm Steve Roper, General Manager sroper@mhcc-indy.com

Accounting Office 317.251.3636

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Jan Pyritz, Accounting Manager janisp@mhcc-indy.com

Dining Hours

Lunch

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

Dinner

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

Friday & Saturday Until 10:00pm

Sunday Brunch 10:00am - 2:00pm

Sunday Dinner 5:00pm - 8:30pm

*Reservations can be made by calling 255.2496*

Membership 317.860.1556 Jessica Bex, Membership Director jessicab@mhcc-indy.com

317.255.3369

Tennis Pro Shop

317.860.1630

Kids Club

317.255.0605

July Hours

Tuesday – Friday: 7:30am – 7:30pm

Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am – 7:30pm

Ludo Aaron, Head Tennis Professional ludoaaron@gmail.com Tennis courts open all day, every day

Summer Hours Monday - Saturday: 8am - 12noon Tuesday - Saturday: 5pm - Close ** In the evenings, if there are no children in the Kid’s Club by 9pm the Kid’s Club staff will lock up and leave for the night. Should there be kids, the staff will stay until the last child is picked up.** Reservations recommended

Pool Hours

Monday - Sunday: 10am - 8pm Friday & Saturday: 10am - 9pm

Fitness Center

Catering 317.860.1536 Stephanie Lowry, Catering & Events Coordinator slowry@mhcc-indy.com

Food & Beverage

Golf Pro Shop

Monday - Sunday 6:00am - 9:30pm *Call Fitness by Design at 574-0782 to schedule your MHCC orientation for unlimited access.*

317.860.1534

Nicole Hahn, Food & Beverage Manager nhahn@mhcc-indy.com

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11 July 2013

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