March15 Newsette

Meridian Hills Country Club

Newsette

www.meridianhillscc.org March 2015

Indoor Putt-Putt Night Date Night Around the World Saturday, March 14th Grab your putter and join us Saturday evening, March 14th for the Meridian Hills Winter Putt-Putt! Play your way around the world in one night, stopping through France, Beijing, Ireland, and beyond! Enjoy global inspired food and drink, as you tour our 10 hole course through MHCC with friends!

Sign Up: Must be in groups of 4 or 6 Who: Any MHCC member (adults only)

Expanded Kids Club open from 6pm-9:30pm Entry: $45/person (includes global inspired food stations,

golf entry, prizes, dancing, & more!

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 Joe Miller Executive Chef Patrick Necessary F & B manager Jan Pyritz Accounting Manager Jake Schwichtenberg Dining Room Manager

On January 24th your Board of Directors, Past President’s Council, Committee Chairpersons and members of the management team completed a planning retreat that crafted a vision for the club, strategic priorities for this year and action items we are working to complete within the next six months. One of the strategic priorities for 2015 is to strengthen our marketing & communication efforts.

To support this priority, we will be upgrading the software we use to run the club to the Jonas Software System in April. Jonas is a leader Jim Dodson in providing integrated software solutions for Country Clubs, and Club President has over 25,000 customers across 20 countries. We evaluated several software providers and asked two for proposals. The two finalists made presentations to the management team, and after careful analysis, we selected Jonas based on their proven track record, cost, and features improving member experience.

The three features that I am excited to use are:

a) Golf tee times will be available online. We will continue to have a lottery for weekend and holiday tee times and the software system automates much of the work our golf staff does in preparing tee sheets. We will continue to take reservations by phone or in person; however, I believe many members will find using this online feature, available from the browser on your phone, will be easiest way to schedule a round of golf.

b) Dining room reservations will be available online. We will continue to take reservations by phone or in person, though much like tee times, I believe many members will find using this online feature to be the easiest way to schedule a dining room reservation. This feature will be implemented in early summer.

c) Paying your monthly bill can be done via online bank transactions. This feature will allow funds to be drawn from your checking account to pay your bill without having to write a check. This feature will also be available in early summer.

To support the conversion and training for the Jonas system, we will not have dining service on Tuesday, April 7th (first Tuesday after Easter). The halfway house will be open, but a la carte service will not be available in Bogey’s, Bogey’s Bar, the Hearth Room, Men’s Grill or family dining room.

I am impressed with the plan and work done so far to implement the system. This is a large complex project, and I know a change of this magnitude often creates unforeseen disruptions. With this in mind, I ask in advance for your tolerance as we work to improve the club.

Sincerely, Jim Dodson

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 While winter has not passed, spring is near arrival. Easter, then the Masters, represents a time of year in which we all look forward. With thoughts of tennis and golf activity starting up, dining on the porch and patio, and the pool getting ready for the year, we can imagine excitement is present throughout your family!

Table of Contents

2 ~ President’s Message 3 ~ Message from the gm 4 ~ Membership Update & Upcoming Events 5-6 ~ Upcoming Events

Our new IT software management systems are scheduled for 7-9 ~ Golf News going live in early April with the back office accounting system 10-11 ~ Calendars and point of sale system in the restaurant. A new website will be rolled out in May. During this time, please be patient with Steve Roper, CCM, CCE 12 ~ Club Information us as we work through this process. Our management team is General Manager taking important measures to ensure a successful transition.

These include: weekly conference calls to our new provider, Jonas , our software provider and our management team. Our IT support team has been in step making all necessary IN MEMORIAM: hardware upgrades and participating in the calls, and our accounting support team is providing additional oversight. On Tuesday, April 7th, we will be closed for a la carte C. William dining as we complete training for the service staff. The Halfway House will be open.

Bockstahler

This summer our pool will be managed by Ashley Gilchrist. Ashley has spent four summers at the pool, three as a lifeguard and her last as pool manager and swim team coach. Ashley graduated from IU and is currently a grammar school teacher in Nora.

Welcome back Ashley!

Also, coming to Meridian Hills is Ed Ahlbrand. Ed will be the swim team head coach.

Ed was formerly at the Riviera Club for twenty plus years and comes to us with the excitement and enthusiasm of building a competitive swim team, offering children’s programs, water aerobics and other activities that gave him such recognition and popularity from our own members who have participated at Rivi. Welcome Ed to MHCC, we highly anticipate the energy you will bring to us and the club’s children!

For those members using the Kid’s Club please be reminded that parents/guardians must remain on club premises while your child is at the Kid’s Club. In compliance with state regulations the maximum Kid’s Club stay is 3 hours. Thank you for observing these policies and regulations.

Upcoming Events: Wednesday Fiesta Night (last Wednesday of the month) includes live music with Blair Clark Indoor Putt-Putt/Date Night Around The World, Saturday, March 14th Burger Night, Thursday, March 19th Breakfast with the Bunny, Saturday, April 4th & Easter, Sunday, April 5th.

See you at the club!

Steve Roper

3 March 2015

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Membership Update & Upcoming Events Membership Chairman Update

As you read this Newsette it will be March, which means March basketball, St. Patrick’s Day and warmer temperatures. Spring is around the corner!!

The Refundable Certificate Membership Program is expiring on March 31, 2015. This membership program allows certificate holders the opportunity to redeem their certificate by giving it to an existing member to upgrade their membership or to a prospective new member to assist with the initiation fee. The certificates can be given to family members, friends, coworkers, clergy, etc. If you have any questions please feel free to call me or Megan Christman at 317.860.1556 or mchristman@ mhcc-indy.com The Membership Committee had a very productive meeting in February and some exciting ideas about growing membership are in the works. As the weather gets warmer we will be busy with prospective members so now is the time to get ahead of the line and communicate with Megan, your friends, and family who would like to join our beautiful club. Remember, spring is right around the corner.

Thanks for your support!

Pat Schaefer

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Pat Schaefer

Membership Committee Chairman

Upcoming Events

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Golf News Want to go to the 2015 Masters

In a little over a month the 2015 Masters will be held on April 9-12, in Augusta , Ga. For many years tickets were seldom available to purchase. In recent years ticket brokers have been able to secure tickets that are available to now purchase. The Masters is still one of the most popular sporting events of any of the sports. If you have never been, I would strongly recommend you plan a trip to this year's tourney. Tickets are available for practice rounds or any of the tournament days. Your own trip can be customized to fit the needs of your group. I have the privilege to assist several families in the past and they all had a great experience.

The two brokers that I have used, who I trust and have had good track records with are: Brent Fisher, ETA tickets, bfisher@etatickets.com and his phone numbers are cell, 317-509-0252 and work, 317-251-5500, and Jimmy Wolfe, JT Tickets, jttickets@comcast.net and cell, 317-531-6996.

If a trip to the Masters is something that you would enjoy doing, I would suggest you call these men as soon as possible.

Always, Jack

Mark Your Calendar

Friday, March 27th TaylorMade Golf Fitting 1:00-5:00pm Friday, April 3rd Titleist & PING Golf Fitting 1:00-5:00pm Friday, April 10th Callaway Golf Fitting 1:00-5:00pm Friday, April 17th

Men’s Pre-Season Par 3 3:00pm Shotgun start Sign up starts on Friday, March 27th

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

2015 Season Opening Schedule Tuesday, April 28th Wednesday, April 29th Thursday, April 30th

7 March 2015

18 Hole Ladies Opening Day Men’s Opening Day 9 Hole Ladies Opening Day

9:00am Shotgun, lunch after 1:15pm Shotgun 9:00am Shotgun, lunch after

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Golf News Dress Code Reminder

Proper attire must be worn at all times by members and their guests on the:

-Golf Course

-Practice Tee

-Putting and Chipping Greens Inappropriate attire would be: Proper attire consists of: -Sandals of any type, swimming suits,

-Slacks, tailored shorts, or skirts and skorts for ladies swimming trunks, jogging shorts, coaches

-Sport shirts with collar, mock turtlenecks, or blouses for ladies shorts, tennis attire, tank tops, or tee shirts

-Golf shoes with soft spikes or tennis shoes without collars.

Other dress code issues we ask to be followed:

-Shirts be tucked into your shorts or slacks -Hats worn with bill facing forward at all times; please take off hat inside the clubhouse -Remember, blue jeans are not allowed on any part of the golf course or practice area

New Golf Balls for 2015 The New ProV1/ProV1X -Delivers performance achievable with a non-urethane cover #1 Played Ball in Golf

The New Chrome Soft -Soft Compression Feel -Outstanding Distance -Great short game spin “The Ball That Changed the Ball”

Price Comparison Pro V1’s Callaway Chrome Soft Dicks Sporting Goods $50.00 $40.00 Golf Smith $50.00 $40.00 Edwin Watts $50.00 $40.00 Bembenick’s Golf Shop $48.00 $38.00

Peter Millar Collection

Are you ready for March basketball??? It looks as though there is a great chance that all four major universities in Indiana will be making an appearance in this year’s “Road to Indianapolis!”

Come into the golf shop and check out our Peter Millar Collection of IU, Purdue, Notre Dame, and Butler University apparel. We also have a great selection of University Tumbler Glasses! You will be looking good as you get ready to cheer your team on all the way to Indy!

8 March 2015

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Golf News 2015 Meridian Hills Men’s Golf Schedule

*Men’s Tournament Package Event

April Friday, 17th *Wednesday, 29th

Men’s Par 3 Tournament w/ dinner Men’s Opening Day w/ steak dinner

3:00pm Shotgun 1:15pm Shotgun

May Wednesday, 6th Wednesday, 13th Friday, 15th *Saturday, 16th Saturday, 23rd Wednesday, 27th

Men’s League #1 Men’s League #2 Couples Twilight Golf MERGER (ABCD Draw) w/ lunch DEMO DAY Men’s League #3

5:15pm Shotgun 5:15pm Shotgun 5:00pm Cocktails, 5:30pm Shotgun 8:30am Shotgun 10:00am --3:00pm 5:15pm Shotgun

June Tuesday, June 2nd Wednesday, 3rd Friday, 5th Wednesday, 10th Friday, 12th Sunday, 14th *Friday, 19th *Saturday, 20th Wednesday, 24th Saturday, 27th Sunday, 28th

Directors Outing Men’s League #4 One Day Member/Guest w/ lunch & dinner Men’s League #5 Couples Twilight Golf Mixed Couples Invitational Men’s Member/Member (Cocktail party after golf) Men’s Member/Member w/ lunch Men’s League #6 Men’s Senior Club Championship Round 1 Men’s Senior Club Championship Round 2

1:15pm Shotgun 5:15pm Shotgun 1:15pm Shotgun 5:15pm Shotgun 5:00pm Cocktails, 5:30pm Shotgun 1:15pm Shotgun 1:15pm Shotgun 8:30am Shotgun 5:15pm Shotgun Tee Times Tee Times

July Wednesday, 1st Thursday, 9th Friday, 10th Saturday, 11th Friday, 17th Wednesday, 22rd Wednesday, 29th

Men’s League #7 Timberman Classic Timberman Classic Timberman Classic Couples Twilight Golf Men’s League #8 Men’s League #9

5:15pm Shotgun

August *Saturday, 1st *Sunday, 2nd Wednesday, 5th *Saturday, 8th *Sunday, 9th Wednesday, 12th Friday, 14th Sunday, 23rd Wednesday, 26th *Saturday, 29th

1st Day of Club Championship Qualifying 2nd Day of Club Championship Qualifying Men’s League #10 Men’s Club Championship Semifinals Men’s Club Championship Finals Men’s League #11 Couples Twilight Golf Mr. & Mrs. Championship w/ dinner Men’s League #12 “The Hawk”

Tee Times Tee Times 5:15pm Shotgun Tee Times Tee Times 5:15pm Shotgun 5:00pm Cocktails, 5:30pm Shotgun 1:00pm Shotgun 5:15pm Shotgun 9:00am Shotgun

September Wednesday, 2nd Wednesday, 9th *Friday, 11th Monday, 14th–Tuesday 15th Wednesday, 23rd *Saturday, 26th

Men’s League #13 Men’s Hole in One Outing w/ dinner Men’s Season Long Shootout Golf course and greens aerification process Men’s League #14 (Final Night) Men’s Closing Day REVENGE w/ lunch

5:15pm Shotgun 1:15pm Shotgun 2:00pm Start Course Closed 5:15pm Shotgun 9:00am Shotgun

October Wednesday, 21st

MHCC Board Outing w/ dinner

12:30pm Start

5:00pm Cocktails, 5:30pm Shotgun 5:15pm Shotgun 5:15pm Shotgun

Men’s Tournament Package also includes the Ole Buddy & Season Long Shootout events

9 March 2015

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March 2015 SUNDAY 1 Sunday Brunch ONLY 10am - 2pm

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MONDAY Clubhouse Closed

TUESDAY 3 Tuesday Night Menu

Meridian Hills Country Club WEDNESDAY 4 Pasta Night: Chicken Picatta

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FRIDAY

Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

SATURDAY 7

Ladies Duplicate Bridge, 10:00am Chairwoman: Ann Dugan

No Dinner Service 8 Sunday Brunch ONLY 10am - 2pm

THURSDAY 5 Dinner Special: Fish & Chips

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Clubhouse Closed

10 Tuesday Night Menu

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Pasta Night: Shrimp Diablo

12 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

13 14 Friday Night Putt Putt Passport Prime Rib Buffet Indoor Golf

No a la carte No Dinner Service 15 Sunday Brunch ONLY 10am - 2pm

16 Clubhouse Closed

17 Tuesday Night Menu

No Dinner Service

22 Sunday Brunch ONLY 10am - 2pm

Pasta Night: Chicken Parmesan

Ladies Book Club 12pm 23 Clubhouse Closed

24 Tuesday Night Menu

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*Fiesta Night*

19 Burger Night

20 21 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

Ladies Duplicate Bridge, 10:00am Chairwoman: Ann Dugan 26 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

27 Friday Night Shrimp Feast Buffet

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Live Music with Blair Clark

No Dinner Service 29 Sunday Brunch ONLY 10am - 2pm

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30

Clubhouse Closed

31 Tuesday Night Menu

No Dinner Service

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

Call 255-2496 for reservations

April 2015 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Meridian Hills Country Club WEDNESDAY 1 Pasta Night: Meat Lasagna

THURSDAY 2 Dinner Special: Fried Shrimp Basket

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FRIDAY

Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

SATURDAY 4

Breakfast with the Bunny

Ladies Duplicate Bridge, 10:00am Chairwoman: Ann Dugan 5 Easter Family Brunch 10am - 2pm

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Clubhouse Closed

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Clubhouse Closed for software upgrade

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Pasta Night: Chicken Marsala

9 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

10 11 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

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17 18 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

Halfway House will be open CLOSED for dinner 12 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

13 Clubhouse Closed

14 Dinner Special: Fried Chicken

15 Pasta Night: Shrimp Diablo

Ladies Book Club 12pm 19 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

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26 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

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Clubhouse Closed

Clubhouse Closed

Ladies Duplicate Bridge, 10:00am Chairwoman: Ann Dugan

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

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28 Dinner Special: Fish & Chips

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29 *Fiesta Night*

24 25 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

Live Music with Blair Clark

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 317.255.3369

Managers Office

Tuesday - Sunday

317.255.2497

Golf Pro Shop

Member Services Desk

Monday - Friday

317.255.2496

Tuesday – Sunday: 9am – 5:30pm Monday: Closed **The golf course opens the same time as golf shop weather permitting**

Steve Roper, General Manager sroper@mhcc-indy.com

Laura Wohlschlaeger lauraw@mhcc-indy.com

9:00am - 6:00pm

9:30am - 5:30pm

Tennis Pro Shop

Membership 317.860.1556 Megan Christman, Membership Director mchristman@mhcc-indy.com

Accounting Office

Monday - Friday

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

Catering & Events

317.251.3636

9:00am - 5:00pm

317.860.1536

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

Food & Beverage

Golf Shop March Hours

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

Jake Schwichtenberg, Dining Room Manager jakes@mhcc-indy.com

Kids Club

Friday & Saturday only

317.255.2496 (reservations) 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Fitness Center

Monday - Sunday 6:00am - 9:30pm * Call Marcus Bastianelli at 317-373-4321 to schedule your MHCC orientation for unlimited access.*

Dining Hours

317-255-2496

Patrick Necessary, Food & Beverage Manager pnecessary@mhcc-indy.com

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

Lunch

Tuesday - Saturday

Dinner

Tuesday - Saturday

11:30am - 2:00pm 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Take-Out Orders

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.

12 March 2015

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