Newsette - Septemer Issue 2011

Meridian Hills Country Club - Indianapolis, Indiana

NewsetteMeridian Hills Country Club

September 2011www.meridianhillscc.org

Garden Walk with Paul Ray page 4 Halloween Events page 5IN THIS ISSUE

POOLSIDE LABOR DAY COOKOUTMonday, September 5th, 2011

Reservations on the half hour from 5:00 - 8:30pm

MENU

Seasonal Greens Fresh Fruit Salad

Coleslaw

BBQ Baby Back RibsCheeseburgers

Indiana Corn on the CobWedge cut potato fries

Assorted Pies Cookies and Brownies

Adults: $19.00Children 4-10 years: $12.00

Ages 3 and under are free! Reservations required

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September 2011

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 TeamKevin O’Laughlin, CCM Club 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

Membership UpdateMembership in Meridian Hills is holding steady and with 768 families who are members, it’s easy to notice the bustling activity when you enter the grounds. Although we’ve had a successful summer in accepting 35 of the finest people in the city as members of our Club, we have to continue to overcome the typical rate of attrition. Our membership levels remain positive, with a net gain of 3 more members than we began with at the beginning of the fiscal year. These results are idealistic and many thanks go to the members who continue to keep membership in the forefront of their thoughts. There are many members who act as ambassadors for executives new to the city and they’ve done a tremendous job of recommending them to Meridian Hills. Once they are new members, the rest of the membership is so welcoming that it doesn’t take long for new members to begin developing their own social network.

We all can attest to enjoying recreational activities like playing golf, tennis, hanging out with our family at the pool, enjoying a meal, or a combination of those, but none of it would be as enjoyable without the friends we’ve made at the Club. Meridian Hills is a unique, special place and that is attributable to our members. If you think of anyone who’s a good candidate for membership, please contact the Membership Department and they will provide them with the information they need to determine if the Club is the best fit for them.

George Farra Membership Committee

Chairman

Our Newest AdditionsOur biggest congrats to Lisa Strachota, Director of

Membership, & her husband Doug, who welcomed a baby girl in to the world on August 30th. Claire Ellen Strachota is also

welcomed by her proud big brothers, Nathan & Charlie.

Nathan & Claire Charlie & Claire


September 2011

Welcome New MembersPlease help us welcome the following new members who were accepted as

Members of the Club in the month of August:

Glenn & Donna ScolnikHammond Kennedy Whitman & Co., Inc.8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite #600Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 705-8814301 Willowgate DriveIndianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 815-6627Resident GolfSponsorsJames Snyder, Robert Grand, Stephen Stitle, Sr., Robert DeCraene

Table of Contents2-3 - Membership Update4-6 - Upcoming Events7-11 - Golf Update 12-13 - Calendars14 - Club Hours

Mr. Harrison A. Smitson, Jr.

Keith & Tina BurksBindley Capital Partners8909 Purdue RoadIndianapolis, IN 46268 (317) 694-87087887 Spring Mill RoadIndianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 202-9508Resident GolfSponsors:Jim Sinclair, Barry Collier, Mike Bosway, John Ackerman

Scott & Amy WiseScotty's Brewhouse3905 E. 96th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 650-60187845 Allisonville RoadIndianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 598-1944Resident ClubhouseSponsors:Cody Welch, Jim Hughes, Alex Tuttle, Dr. James Spahn

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].


September 2011

Upcoming Events

SEPTEMBER 148:30 Lower Level Hearth Patio Coffee, Danishes, Muffins

9:00 Garden Walk with Paul Ray

with Paul Ray

We invite you to join us for an enjoyable and informative morning learning from

Paul Ray, MHCC’s Horticulturist, as he conducts our annual Garden Walk around

the Club. During the Walk, Paul will discuss Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs as well as

other plantings & greenery around the Club. Paul will also be able to answer any of

your landscaping questions so, it might be a good idea to bring a notebook and pen.


September 2011

Upcoming Events


September 2011

Save the date on your calendars for this year’s Mr. and Mrs. Golf Tournament. Sign up as a couple or as a single and the Golf Shop will pair you. Sign-up sheets will be posted outside the Golf Shop. Cocktails and dinner will be held under the tent afterwards.

Upcoming Events


September 2011

Golf UpdateMark Your Calendar - September DatesMonday, September 5th OPEN, Holiday Tee Times from 7:30am to 3pm.Tuesday, September 6th Golf Course and Golf Shop CLOSEDSaturday, September 10th Mr. and Mrs. Tournament - 1pm Shotgun start with dinner afterwards All morning play must be off the golf course by 12:45 pmTuesday, September 13th Golf Course Aerification – Practice Facility & Golf Shop open Possibility of Golf Course opening depending on Aerification scheduleWednesday, September 14th Men’s Hole in One Tournament Open to all members of the Hole in One clubFriday, September 23rd Season Long Shootout Saturday, September 24th Men’s Opening Day Make Up 8:30am ShotgunTuesday, September 27th 18 Hole Ladies Closing Day 8:30am ShotgunThursday, September 29th Ladies 9 Hole Closing Day 9:00am ShotgunSaturday, October 1st Men’s Closing Day with Lunch 8:30am Shotgun

We have had two tough summers in a row for golf courses here in central Indiana. The good news is we fared much better than most this year and now we are beginning to get cooler nights and lower humidity. The biggest area impacted for us this year was definitely our rough. We do not chemically treat the rough with fungicides and we have limited irrigation potential once you get past the first cut of rough. Since we did have some decline in the rough, we will be slit seeding more disease and drought resistant varieties throughout the month of September.

September is also the best time for aerification. We will be aerifying greens and fairways Monday, September 12th and Tuesday, 13th, therefore the golf course will be closed all day on both days. There is a chance we could open later in the afternoon on Tuesday, if we finish ahead of schedule. I would also like to limit all practice at the driving range during the week of the 12th to the synthetic tee. With no rain this year we have not germinated very much seed and need to be able to keep it wet for five to seven days while it is still warm. This minor inconvenience should set us up for the remainder of the golf season and put us ahead of the curve for next season. Thank you for all your support this season and please come out and enjoy some great fall golf at the club. As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact me or just wave me down on the course.Sincerely,Jim HessGolf Course Superintendent

Markdown Madness at Jack Barber’s Golf Shop

Jim Hess Golf Course

Superintendent


September 2011

Golf Update18 Hole Ladies Golf Scores

Winners, Team TitleistTeam Captain: Ryta Lett1. Beth Morton2. Becky Miller3. Mary Jane Hamburger4. Tami Litten5. Carol Saviano6. Kathy Hubbell7. Judy Rush8. Jayne Spahn9. Linda Ford10. Elaine Stitle11. Annette Collier

Callaway TeamTeam Captain: Carolyn McClamroch1. Janet Estes2. LeAnn Bucher3. Polly Nicely4. Susan Barrett5. Joyce Boncosky6. Anne Oswald7. Michelle Ferree8. Alice Hillis9. Janie Tuerk / Gretchen Sheridan10. Sara Jane Wurster11. Gail Shiel

August 2nd ~ Guys & Dolls 1st Place: Janet Estes, Janie Tuerk, Gretchen Sheridan and Jack Hogan, 1092nd Place: Becky Miller, Jayne Spahn, Alice Hillis and Dale Barrett, 1203rd Place: Linda Ford, Beth Seger, Susan Barrett and K.B. Wilson, 120

August 9th ~ Low Gross, Low Net Low Gross - Beth Morton, score 86Low Net - Gretchen Sheridan, score 66Liz Pilnik, score 70Jan Williams, score 72Michelle Ferree, score 73

Western Pin Winner, net 66Gretchen Sheridan

2011 Ladies Club Champion ResultsAugust 16th, 17th & 19thLadies Club Champion: Donna KuhnRunner up: Beth MortonConsolation winner: Jackie HollowayConsolation runner up: Polly NicelyStableford winner: Jan WilliamsStableford runner up: Jayne Spahn

July 26th & 28th ~ Inaugural Ryder Cup

August 23rd ~ Ribbon Day1st Place: Tami Litten, Donna Kuhn, Bobbi Mong & Mary Jane Hamburger2nd Place: Ryta Lett, Kathy Hubbell, Gretchen Sheridan & Jackie Holloway3rd Place: Leisa Merrell, Gini Hupfer, Kathleen McMurray & Cindy Curnow

2011 Club Champion Donna Kuhn and Runner-Up Beth Morton pictured

above with each of their caddies.


September 2011

Golf Update9 Hole Ladies Golf Scores

July 28th ~ Low Gross, Low NetClass ALow Gross - Cindy Curnow, score 49Low Net - Cindy Stella, score 36

Class B*No players

Class C Low Gross - Nancy Fernandes, score 64Low Net - Keyna Cobb, score 38

Closest to the PinHole #15, Cindy Curnow

August 4th ~ Low Gross, Low NetClass ALow Gross - Cindy Curnow, score 47Low Net - Gaye Schwarz, score 34

Class BLow Gross - Liz Pilnik, score 49Low Net - no players

Class C Low Gross - LuAnn Powers, score 61Low Net - Linda Theobald, score 35

Most 1 Putts4, Cindy Curnow

9 Hole Championship ~ August 11th & 18th


September 2011

Golf Update

Championship FlightChampion: Aaron GreenleeRunner up: Erik BarrettSemi-finalist: Dale Barrett & Haydon Hapak

1st FlightChampion: Jack WoodsideRunner up: Ken StellaSemi-finalist: John Elbin & Kevin Markey

2011 Men’s Club Championship

2nd FlightChampion: Tom RogersRunner up: Mike KaplanSemi-finalist: Bill Lynch & Jim Seymour

3rd FlightChampion: Fritz FrenchRunner up: Joe TouchtonSemi-finalist: Stan Hillis & Trey Holland

4th FlightChampion: Bob HebertRunner up: Bob LowerSemi-finalist: Al Blake & Jack Williams

Pro’s 2011 PGA Shootout The Meridian Hills Country Club would like to congratulate Todd Smith and our own Jack Barber for winning

the shootout on Friday July 29th. The Shootout came down to the final hole with Barber sinking a 10 foot birdie putt to half the hole. The shootout came down to a chip off on hole 9 with Todd Smith hitting the winning shot

for the Smith/Barber team. The second place team was Ryan Ford and our old assistant Nick Marucci.

All players, spectators and Meridian Hills members would like to thank our sponsors for making this event a great success.

Don Shelbourne Bill Hurley Bob Grand, Ken Yerkes, Andy Detherage

Congratulations Kevin Brinegar, on a recent trip to Bandon Dunes, made a 2 on a Par 5.

We would like to congratulate him on this epic feat! This was also his anniversary trip.


September 2011

2011 Men’s Stag Member-Guest Final ResultsThursday, August 18th

1st Place: Fred Mathias, Gary Faust, Don Burchfield, Mike Smith, score 862nd Place: Dave Windley, Daly Walker, Ken Stella, Walt Ekins, score 873rd Place: Chris Pesavento, Tom Stafford, Chris Conrad, Greg Allen Jr., score 88

The Merger ResultsSaturday, July 24th

1st Place: Haydon Hapak, Gary Jacobson, Dan Bayt, Dick Hamburger, score 1272nd Place: Ken Stella, Johannes Tauscher, Jim Carlberg, Frank Swingle, score 1283rd Place: Michael Woodside, Pat O’Connor, Tim McGinley, Jim Belt, score 128

Golf Update

Closest to the PinHole #3: Jim Seymour, distance 1’7”Hole #7: Bill Ferree, distance 2’9”Hole #12: Jim Teter, distance 12’7”Hole #15: Wade Rademacher, distance 5’8”

Couples TwilightAugust 20th

1st Place: Stephen & Elain Stitle, score 30T-2nd Place: Steve & Jackie Holloway, score 31T-2nd Place: Barry & Annette Collier, score 31T-2nd Place: Gary Jacobson & Tina Pasquinelli, score 31

The 2011 Season Long Shootout ~ Friday, September 23rd Qualifying ends September 5th!

1:30pm start for Handicap 0-10 ~ 2:00pm start for Handicap 11-upJoin the crowd and come out and watch your fellow members compete in the Season Long Shootout! The Best

Net Scores in the single digit handicap and 10 handicap and over divisions will compete for the title of Shootout Champion. The low 10 scores will qualify. Would you rather play?.....there’s still time to qualify. All it takes is

one GREAT round!

2011 Patriot Golf DayLabor Day Weekend – September 3rd-5th

During Labor Day weekend, Meridian Hills Country Club will again participate in Patriot Golf Day, which was created to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation. The Folds of Honor provides post-secondary educational

scholarships to the spouses and children of service members disabled or killed as a result of their military service to our Great Nation. The Folds of Honor Foundation was founded in 2007 by Major Dan Rooney, an F-16 pilot,

golf course owner, PGA Professional and USGA member. A Major in the Air National Guard and a decorated military aviator, Rooney has served three combat tours in Iraq.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2

Friday NightPrime Rib

Buffet

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4Sunday

Breakfast Buffet 10am - 2pm

5Clubhouse

Open

Labor Day Cookout

6Clubhouse

Closed

7Pasta Night:

Cheese Manicotti

8 9Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

10

11Sunday


12Clubhouse

Closed

13Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

14Pasta Night:

Shrimp Diablo

15

16Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

17

18Sunday


19Clubhouse

Closed

20Dinner Special:

Fish & Chips

21Pasta Night:

Chicken Picatta

22 23

Friday Night Prime Rib

Buffet

24

25Sunday


26Clubhouse

Closed

27Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

28Pasta Night:

Lasagna

29 30Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

September 2011 Meridian Hills Country Club

Visit www.meridianhillscc.org for more information about these events

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

2Sunday


3Clubhouse

Closed

4Dinner Special:

Fried or Oven Roasted

Chicken

5Pasta Night:

Chicken Marsala

6 7Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

8

9Sunday


10Clubhouse

Closed

11Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

12Pasta Night:

Shrimp Diablo

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14Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

15

16Sunday


17Clubhouse

Closed

18Dinner Special:

Fish & Chips

19Pasta Night:

Vegetable Lasagna

20 21

Friday Night Prime Rib

Buffet

22

23Sunday


30Family

Halloween Party

24Clubhouse

Closed

31Clubhouse

Closed

25Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

26Pasta Night:

Cheese Ravioli

27 28Halloween Prime Rib

Buffet

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October 2011 Meridian Hills Country Club

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September 2011

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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 - 6:00pm

Accounting Office 317.251.3636 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Accounting 317.251.3636 Jan 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 September 1 - September 10th Tuesday - Friday 7:30am - 7:00pm Saturday & Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday Closed September 11th - October 6th Tuesday - Friday 8:00am - 7:00pm Saturday & Sunday 7:30am - 7:00pm Monday Closed*The golf course opens the same time as golf shop*

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

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