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Meridian Hills Country Club - Indianapolis, Indiana
NewsetteMeridian Hills Country Club
November 2011www.meridianhillscc.org
Meridian Hills Country Club Annual MeetingThe Club’s Annual Meeting will be held on
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Following the meeting please join us for complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Dinner reservations will be available in all our dining facilities as well.
Call Member Services at 255-2496 to make reservations for both the Annual Meeting and dinner that evening.
MHCC Thanksgiving page 5 Christmas Candlelight Dinner page 8Family Christmas Party page 7 Jack Barber’s Open House page 10IN THIS ISSUE
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Board of DirectorsMark W. Ford PresidentSteve Webster SecretaryJanet Griffith Estes Vice PresidentDan Baker Jeff CristeeHaydon HapakChris SegerKen StellaBob ZoccolaJim Powers TreasurerJim Zoccola Legal Counsel
Management TeamL. Ray Kachel Interim General ManagerLudo Aaron Head Tennis ProfessionalJack Barber Head Golf ProfessionalCraig Gasaway Banquet ManagerAshley Goldman Communications CoordinatorJim Hess Golf Course SuperintendentKelly Letzler Catering CoordinatorJoe Miller Executive ChefJan Pyritz Accounting ManagerLisa Strachota Director of Membership & Marketing
Meridian Hills Country Club7099 Spring Mill Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46260317.255.2496
President’s Message
Mark W. Ford Club President
On October 25, Ray Kachel joined us as our interim General Manager. He brings considerable experience to the position (last post was at the Figure 8 Yacht Club in North Carolina) and real operational expertise. It is anticipated that he will serve as interim General Manager for some 90 to 120 days at which point a full-time General Manager will assume the responsibilities. All of which is to say that a search committee (Erica Mobasser, Jeff Cristee, Chris Seger, Janet Estes and Mark Ford) will be working with our consultants, Club Specialists, Inc. (CSI), to screen and interview for our new General Manager. The qualified field of candidates is a substantial one. Selecting the "best" for MHCC will be something of a challenge given the high expectations of our members. Rest assured we will do our "best" to hit the mark.
Next up is the Annual Meeting on November 15. Please attend—vote for the Board candidates (Todd Hillman, Jim Litten & William Smith III, as well as the Membership Committee candidates; Tom Foster, Steve McGovern & Kevin Stitle)—hear the Annual Report—a preview of 2011-12—and, yes, ask questions. Chris Seger, our new President, has agreed in advance to answer any and all questions.
Finally, I want you to know that it has been my pleasure and privilege to work for our membership as President the last 12 months. Our membership is our greatest asset. The friendships forged here, our greatest reward. Thank you again for your support and your support for Chris and the new Board.
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Table of Contents2 - Presidents Message 3 - Membership Update4-10 - Upcoming Events11-13 - Golf Update 16-17 - Calendars18 - Club Hours
Membership Update
Just as we reached back to existing members and provided an opportunity to convert their membership, we are looking at an initiative to reach back to former Class "A" (golfing) members and provide them with an opportunity to restore their membership. To be eligible, a former "A" member must have previously paid their initiation fee in full or are prepared to pay the balance of that initiation fee upon rejoining. A former member is required to reapply through the membership committee (same process as a new member) and, if approved, is obligated to pay $5,000 for every full year since their membership lapsed up to a maximum of $20,000. This program will remain open until year end (12/31/11). For further details, please feel free to contact our Membership Director, Lisa Strachota, at 860-1556 or via e-mail - [email protected] or Ashley Goldman at 255-2496 or [email protected].
Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday, November 6th
Beginning 2am, Sunday morning, the clock will roll back one hour. At this point, it will then be getting dark by 6pm. Winter will officially be upon us. Be sure to roll back your watches and clocks!
Welcome New MembersPlease help us welcome the following new members who were accepted as
Members of the Club in the month of October:
CLUB CLOSEDJanuary 2nd, 2012 - January 23rd, 2012
As has been the case for several years, the Club will be closed for for three weeks in January for
our annual Club maintenance projects. The Club will close beginning Monday, January 2nd and
will reopen on Tuesday, January 24th. All facilities will be closed except for the Fitness Center and Paddle Tennis courts. Dining reciprocity has been offered to our members at the Columbia
Club, Woodland Country Club and Woodstock Club. Please call each Club for hours of operation
and for reservations.
Dining Reciprocity:
Columbia Club767-1361
Woodland Country Club846-2588
Woodstock Club926-3348
Thomas & Mary GreinEli Lilly & CompanyLilly Corporate CenterIndianapolis, IN 46285 (317) 277-28557965 Meridian Hills LaneIndianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 465-9934Resident ClubhouseSponsors:Toby McClamroch, Mike Bosway, Pete Cleveland, John Urbahns
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Upcoming EventsChicago Shopping Trip
to Water Tower Place & Michigan AvenueTuesday, November 1st, 2011
The holiday season is fast approaching, and you can get a head start by joining us on our Chicago Shopping Getaway! We will take you on a wonderful shopping spree of
Water Tower Place & Michigan Avenue in Chicago, while you travel in a fully appointed executive coach.
Schedule• Depart Meridian Hills at 8:00am
• Arrive in Chicago/Water Tower Place at approx. 10:30am• Depart Chicago/Water Tower Place at 6:00pm
• Arrive back at Meridian Hills at approx. 10:30pm
$85.00 which includes travel, continental breakfast, soft drinks and wine on the bus.Reservations are required, make your reservation today by calling 255-2496
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Thanksgiving BuffetThursday, November 24th, 2011
Reservations on the half hour from 11:30am - 2:30pm
CARVEDOven Roasted Turkey
with Cranberry Sauce & Giblet Gravy
Roasted Tenderloin of Beef with Bordelaise & Horseradish Sauce
~Lump Crab Cakes
with Stone Ground Mustard Sauce~
House Whipped PotatoesTraditional Cornbread Stuffing
Caramelized Sweet PotatoesCollard Greens, Braised Brussels Sprouts
and Glazed Carrots
New England Clam Chowder~
Smoked Salmon PlatterIced Shrimp Cocktail
~Seasonal Fresh Fruits and Berries
Imported & Domestic Cheese Board ~
Harvest Salad Traditional Waldorf Salad
Grilled Vegetable Pasta SaladMeridian Seafood Salad
Cranberry Salad
Bread and Butter Display
DESSERTSPasty Chef ’s Selection of Pies and Pasties
Adults: $28.95Tweens 11-13 years: $18.95Children 4-10 years: $13.95Ages 3 and under are free!
Reservations required
Celebrate Thanksgiving with your friends and family at Meridian Hills, where we will be offering our fabulous Thanksgiving Buffet.
Menu
SPECIAL YOUNG PILGRIM BUFFETChicken Fingers, Macaroni and Cheese, Tater Tots, and Applesauce
Upcoming Events
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Sunday, November 27th, 2011Brunch ~ 10:00am - 11:00am
Decorating ~ 11:00am - 12:00pm Holiday Movie ~ 12:00pm
Join us for one of our holiday favorites, our Gingerbread House Decorating event!
We will provide a gingerbread house ready to be decorated.
Brunch starts at 10:00am, and you will be able to enjoy our Sunday Brunch Buffet in the Hearth Room/Bogey’s.
Then after brunch, let the decorating & fun begin. When we have put all the finishing touches on the gingerbread houses,
we will enjoy a holiday movie together!
Adults: $18.95 ~ Children: $24.00 (includes one kit)Additional Kits: $14.00Reservations required
Gingerbread House Decorating
with a Holiday Movie
Upcoming Events
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Family Christmas PartyFamily Christmas Party
Special Appearances by: Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus &
Frosty the Snowman
Dinner BuffetBallroom: 5 - 7pm
Sunday, December 11th, 2011 ~ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmSchedule of EventsActivities and Games begin at 4:00pm in
Bogey’s and Bogey’s Bar
Carriage Rides around the Club from 4 - 7pmMeet Santa & Mrs. Claus and have your picture taken
in the Living Room from 4 - 8pmMusic by the Wendy Reed Trio from 4 - 8pm
Crafts and Games in Bogey’s from 4 - 8pmFace Painting & Balloon Artist from 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Jingle John with Live Reindeer on the Lower Level Patio from 5 -7pm
Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events
Friday, December 23rd, 2011Cocktails at 6:00pm & Buffet open from 6:30-8:30pm
with Vocalist Matt Roush
MENUChef ’s Selection of Hors d’oeuvres
SaladWinter Green Salad
Gorgonzola, Pears, Walnuts, Bacon and Port Wine Vinaigrette
Candlelight StationsChef Carved Tenderloin of Beef with bordelaise sauce
Sautéed Shrimp Scampi &
Chicken Piccatawith angel hair pasta and garlic butter sauce
Selection of Roasted Root Vegetables & Dauphinoise Potatoes
Champagne & Dessert StationGourmet Selections Including:
Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Handmade Petit Fours and Chocolates
This is the last night before Christmas the Club will be open. All the holiday chores have been completed, so why not make plans to relax before Santa comes to town.
Christmas Candlelight Dinner
Reservations required ~ call Member Services at 255.2496 to make yours today
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New Year’s Eve Dinner Saturday, December 31, 2011
Reservations on the half hour from 5:30 - 9:00pm with the Bill James Trio
MENUSoup & Salad
Wild Mushroom BisqueTruffle Crème Fraiche
Chopped SaladTomatoes, Blue Cheese, Bacon
Artichokes and Parmesan Dressing
Reservations are required ~ call Member Services at 255.2496 to make yours today
Chateaubriand of Beef Dauphinoise Potatoes
& Béarnaise Sauce
Braised Beef Short Rib Garlic Potato Puree & Wild Mushrooms
DESSERTDark Chocolate Mousse with Brandied Cherries and Crème Anglaise
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Whipped Potatoes
with Chive Hollandaise
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass Lobster Risotto and Citrus Beurre Blanc
ENTREE SELECTION
Almond Crusted Chicken Breast stuffed with Boursin Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events
Special Orders - Delivered by Friday Dec. 9th ! Special Orders - Delivered by Friday Dec. 9th !Jack’s Open House Party
Thursday December 1st - 5:00 till 8:00 pmMeridian Hills CC - Golf Shop
Special Orders - Delivered by Friday Dec. 9th !
Holiday Shopping - Men’s and Women’s Trunk Showalso Friday December 2nd - 9:00 am till 12:00 pm
L O O K I N G G O O D N E V E R G O E S O U T O F S T Y L E
M A R K J E N K I N S - S A L E S R E P R E S E N T A T I V E - A T T E N D I N G
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** Jack’s Christmas Open House **** Balloon Sale **
Save the Date: Thursday, December 1st from 5-8pm
Please RSVP in the Golf Shop for the biggest sale of the year. Christmas inspired gift wrapping will be available for every purchase.
Bobby Jones Trunk ShowThis year’s Christmas party is going to be the best ever!! We have recruited one of the finest clothing
reps in the Country. Mark Jenkins from Bobby Jones will be joining us that evening to promote both Men’s & Ladies clothing. All special orders done that night will be shipped the following week.
Mr. Jenkins will be back on Friday morning to finish up any other possible special orders.
Some Great Christmas IdeasMHCC Dimpled Rock Photos Puzzles-Puzzles-Puzzles
MHCC Towel iPing
Come check out the great selection of
Dimple Rock Photos.
Great for above the bar, or in the game room! Framed or
UnframedKeep the children busy this
winter with a MHCC puzzle!
Black – Green – or Tan
iPing the new putter app. Compare your stroke with
the games best.
Golf Update
Golf Shop Credit It’s the time of year where those of you with credit need to be sure and redeem it before the Holiday Sale! There is plenty to choose from in the wonderful, well equipped Jack Barber Golf Shop. Be sure to stop in and remember
we gift wrap for FREE!
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Golf UpdateMeridian Hills Stocking Stuffers
• Poker Chips• Navika Ball Marks• Sharpies• Koozies • Key Chains• Lenz Sham Cloths• Eye Glass Straps
Dooney & Bourke ~ 20% offCheck out Dooney & Bourke online, order it through
Jack Barbers Golf Shop and receive 20% off your purchase!
Don’t forget about our Awesome Sale Items!!
All Collegiage and NFL apparel25% Off
All Trunk Sandals$15
*Sales will run through the end of November
Jack Barbers Golf Shop Presents the Ultimate Game Changer!The Long & Belly PuttersOver the next few months Jack Barber’s golf shop will be receiving Long & Belly Putters from Taylor Made, Scotty Cameron and Odysset. If you always wanted to try one out, now is your chance!
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Golf Update18 Hole Ladies Golf Scores
18 Hole Final Day ~ Net Best Two BallsLinda Ford, Janet Estes, Gretchen Sheridan and Alice Hillis
2011 Ringer Scores
Class A (0-23) Low Gross - Donna Kuhn, 58 Low Net - Becky Miller, 50
Class B (24-28)Low Gross - Judy Rush, 73Low Net - Alice Hillis, 51
Class C (29-34)Low Gross - Jayne Spahn, 80 Low Net - Jan Foster, 48
Class D (34+)Low Gross - SaraJane Wurster, 86 Low Net - Olive Myers & Penny Stone, 47
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Golf Update9 Hole Ladies Golf Scores
9 Hole Closing ~ Team Scramble1st Place: Kenya Cobb, Cindy Stella & Olive Myers, 322nd Place: Ann Rein, Cindy Curnow, Ann Dugan, & Marie Pugh, 32.43rd Place: Cheryl Pletcher, LuAnn Powers, Linda Wolff, 32.5
Men’s Tournament Season in ReviewSeason Long EventsMHCC Cup: John ElbinGrand Dads: Rick SteeleFather-Son: Jim & Jack SeymourOle Buddy: Bert Wilhoite & Chuck Thomas
Season Long ShootoutHDCP 10 and Under Division Champion: Dale BarrettHDCP 11 and Up Division Champion: Chris Pesavento
Men’s Par 3 EventChris Pesavento, Rob Klein, Michael Byers, Steve McGovern Score: 105 Men’s Opening DayJohn Morrical, John Elbin, Bob Zoccola, Dave Bussard Score: 104 A, B, C, DJack Woodside, Bill Kortepeter, Jeff Lockwood, Bill Boncosky Score: 124 Men’s Member/ Member Ed Hourigan & Pat O’Brien Score: 55.8
The MergerHaydon Hapak, Gary Jacobson, Dan Bayt, Dick Hamburger, Score: 127
Timberman ClassicOverall Champions John Fry & Ryan ChattinNicklaus Flight Haydon Hapak & Steve HullettHagen Flight John Fry & Ryan ChattinHogan Flight Steve Cobb & Tim MasseyJones Flight Mike Sears & Josiah SearsSarazen Flight Andy Detherage & Jeff ZipesPalmer Flight Dave Ricks & Tony PechinVardon Flight Drew Hamilton & Brad CooperNelson Flight Steve Meyer & Ed EspyPlayer Flight Chris Pesavento & Ken Haynie
Men’s Club ChampionshipClub Champion: Aaron GreenleeRunner Up: Erik Barrett
1st Flight Champion: Jack Woodside1st Flight Runner Up: Ken Stella
2nd Flight Champion: Tom Rogers2nd Flight Runner Up: Mike Kaplan
3rd Flight Champion: Fritz French3rd Flight Runner Up: Joe Touchton
4th Flight Champion: Bob Hebert4th Flight Runner Up: Bob Lowe
Men’s Sr. Club ChampionshipChampion: Dale BarrettRunner-Up: Haydon Hapak
Hole-In-One ResultsJohn Elbin, Kurt Spitler, Rick Steele, John Morrical, Score: 114
Men’s Closing DayIndividual: Frank Swingle, Points: 37Team: Michael Woodside, Chris Pesavento, Michael Byers, Todd Carlson, Points: 83
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Golf UpdateMeridian Hills Cup
2011 ChamptionJohn Elbin
Mark Your Calendar - November DatesSaturday, November 12th Men’s Toughman Tournament Thursday, November 24th Happy Thanksgiving – Golf Shop Closed
Thursday, December 1st Jack’s Annual Christmas Party and Sale from 5pm - 8pm Featuring the Annual Balloon Sale & Bobby Jones Trunk Show w/ our sales rep Mark Jenkins
2011 ChampionsJim and Jack Seymour
2011 Father - Son Results
The MastersEver been interested in going to the best tournament in Golf?
A Carmel based company is offering special packages to this years Masters. Customized packages are available.
If you are interested please contact Russ Allen at [email protected]
Or call (317) 587-8680
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1Dinner Special:Fried Shrimp
Basket
Chicago Shopping Trip
2Pasta Night:
Shrimp Diablo
3 4Friday Night
Prime Rib Buffet
5
6Sunday
Breakfast Buffet 10am - 2pm
7Clubhouse
Closed
8Dinner Special:
Veal Liver & Onions
9Pasta Night:
Chicken Picatta
Big Reds & Bubbles
Wine Tasting
10 11Friday Night
Prime Rib Buffet
12
13Sunday
Breakfast Buffet 10am - 2pm
14Clubhouse
Closed
15Dinner Special:
Fish & Chips
MHCC Annual Meeting, 6pm
16Pasta Night:
Cheese Manicotti
17
18Friday Night
Prime Rib Buffet
19
20Sunday
Breakfast Buffet 10am - 2pm
21Clubhouse
Closed
22Dinner Special:
Veal Liver & Onions
23Pasta Night:
Chicken Parmesan
24Thanksgiving
Buffet
25
Friday Night Prime Rib
Buffet
26
27Sunday
Breakfast Buffet 10am - 2pmGingerbread
House Decorating
28Clubhouse
Closed
29Dinner Special:
Fried or Oven Roasted
Chicken
30Pasta Night:
Lasagna
November 2011 Meridian Hills Country Club
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2
Friday NightPrime Rib
Buffet
3
4Sunday
Breakfast Buffet 10am - 2pm
5Clubhouse
Closed
6Dinner Special:
Veal Liver & Onions
7Pasta Night:
Shrimp Diablo
8 9Friday Night
Prime Rib Buffet
10
11Sunday
Breakfast Buffet 10am - 2pm
Family Christmas
Party
12Clubhouse
Closed
13Dinner Special:Fried Shrimp
Basket
14Pasta Night:
Chicken Marsala
15
16Friday Night
Prime Rib Buffet
17
18Sunday
Breakfast Buffet 10am - 2pm
19Clubhouse
Closed
20Dinner Special:
Veal Liver & Onions
21Pasta Night:
Cheese Manicotti
22 23Christmas
Candlelight Dinner
(no a la carte)
24Clubhouse
Closed
25Clubhouse
Closed
26Clubhouse
Closed
27Dinner Special:
Fish & Chips
28Pasta Night:
Lasagna
29 30Friday Night
Prime Rib Buffet
31New Year’s Eve Dinner
December 2011 Meridian Hills Country Club
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Reminder The Club will close beginning Monday, January 2nd and will reopen on Tuesday, January 24th for our annual club maintenance projects
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Member Services Desk 317.255.2496 Tuesday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Managers Office 317.255.2497 Tuesday - Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pmL. Ray Kachel, Interim General [email protected]
Accounting Office 317.251.3636 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pmJan Pyritz, Accounting Manager
Dining Hours Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm - 9:00pm Breakfast Buffet Sunday only 10:00am - 2:00pm Sunday Dinner 5:00pm - 8:00pm *Reservations can be made by calling 255.2496*
Membership 317.860.1556Lisa Strachota, Director of Membership
Catering 317.860.1536Kelly Letzler, Catering Coordinator
Golf Pro Shop 317.255.3369 Tuesday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday Closed*The first tee time of the day will begin at 9am each day, weather permitting *
Tennis Pro Shop 317.255.1319 Kids Club 317.255.0605 Friday 5:00pm - 8:00pm *with reservations*Fitness Center Monday - Sunday 6:00am - 9:30pm
*Call Fitness by Design at 574-0782 to schedule your MHCC orientation for unlimited access.*
Club Hours of Operation