October Newsette 2011

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Meridian Hills Country Club - Indianapolis, Indiana

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October 2011

Fall Wine DinnerMenuFALL WINE DINNER

Old World Wines

MENUHudson Valley Foie Gras

Local Honey and Warm Brioche

Champagne Duval-Leroy Brut ~~~

Salad of Roasted Heirloom BeetsHumboldt Fog Goat Cheese, Iberico Ham

and Citrus Shallot Vinaigrette

2009 Joseph Mellot SancerreLa Chatellenie, Loire, France

~~~~~~ Meyer Lemon Sorbet

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Black Truffle RisottoVeal Sweetbreads and Apple Cider Reduction

2007 Petrolo Tuscany, Italy

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Herb Dusted Cervena Roasted Parsnips and Lingonberry Sauce

2005 Côte-Rôtie Brune Et Blonde De Guigal

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Époisses de BourgogneÉpoisses de Bourgogne

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Warm Chocolate Banana Gateaux Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Smith Woodhouse “Lodge Reserve” Port


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October 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 Update

George Farra Membership Committee

Chairman

Meridian Hills Country Club Annual Meeting

The Club’s Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Please join us following the meeting 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.

Fall has finally arrived in Indianapolis and the memory of a hot and dry summer has begun to fade away. While many of our outdoor activities are winding down until next spring, the fall and early winter months are filled with several seasonal events such as Halloween at the Club, Fall Wine Dinner & Wine Tasting, Thanksgiving, meeting Santa and of course, Christmas events and New Year’s.

We mention these events to remind all members that our Club is active nearly every month of the year (January and February are a little slow!), and our interest in attracting new members doesn’t waiver despite the calendar or temperature outdoors. Please continue to ask friends and associates if they have ever considered joining Meridian Hills. Ashley Goldman is stepping in for Lisa Strachota during her maternity leave, and she will be happy to send promotional materials and schedule a personal tour of the Club for any prospective member.

This month marks the end of my one year tenure as Chairman of the Membership Committee, and I would like to thank all of the Committee members listed below for their outstanding counsel and support this past year. I would like recognize my two fellow Committee members whose three-year tenures are ending along with mine. Randall Lewis and Drew Hamilton have been dedicated and creative members of the Committee and I thank them for their service to the Club. All of your Committee members have worked very hard to boost the membership rolls of the Club, they are very busy in their day jobs and yet find the time to promote and grow the Club as much as possible. Thanks also to all the members who sponsored a strong class of new members this year. Your support has been invaluable!

MEMBERS OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE ARE: George Farra, Chairman

David Flaherty Andrew Hamilton Dr. Stan Hillis Stephanie KirkRandall Lewis L. Robert Lowe, Jr. Erica Mobasser Michael R. Semler


October 2011

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

Members of the Club in the month of September:

Dr. Karen Kamer & Dr. Thomas DuboisAbsolute Endodontics725 East 65th Street, Suite 400Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 255-80004128 Wythe LaneIndianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 416-8915Resident ClubhouseSponsors:HJ Lacy, Paul Cotter, Trish Mong, Dr. Mike Mazurek

Table of Contents2 - Wine Dinner Menu3-4 - Membership Update5 - 2011/12 Board candidates6 - 2011/12 Membership Candidates7-9 - Upcoming Events10-13 - Golf Update 14-15 - Calendars16 - Club Hours

Jesse N. Jones III

Mark A. & DeLaine S. EmmertNCAA700 W. Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 917-6222435 Virginia AvenueIndianapolis, IN 46203 (317) 523-4859Resident GolfSponsors:Steve Stitle Sr., Scott Hallenbeck, John Lewis, Barry Collier, Elaine Bedel

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].


October 2011

Board of Directors Candidates

JIM LITTENJim was born and raised in Ohio, and he graduated from Ohio University. Upon graduation Jim was a Lieutenant in the Army and served in Vietnam as a company commander. Jim has been a member of the Meridian Hills Country Club since 1986. He and his wife Tami have four children: Penny, Amy, Jill and A.J. Tami, Jim and A.J. have all been active in golf. Jim’s serving as the golf chairman and has chaired many events in the past. Jim has also served on the Membership Committee and on the Board of Directors. He is President of the F.C. Tucker Company and all of its subsidiaries. In addition, some other directorships and activities of his include being a past Director of the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors, a member of the Arthritis Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Realty Alliance, and the National Association of Realtors. Jim and his wife Tami are members of Carmel United Methodist Church where Jim serves on the church council and Tami is on the finance committee. Jim has also been awarded the Fred Tucker Senior award and well as the Distinguished Realtor of Year Award from the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors.

WILLIAM E. SMITH IIIBill and his wife, Cindy, have been members of Meridian Hills since 2003. They have one daughter, Heather, a graduate of Vanderbilt University and Northwestern University’s Kellogg Business School. Bill received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and Masters in Business Administration from Butler University. Following a thirty-three year career at Eli Lilly & Co., retiring as V.P. of Global Corporate and Manufacturing Services, Bill became a partner at CMID Inc., an engineering firm in Indianapolis. Also, Bill recently started Edward George & Associates, an energy consulting and management firm with clients throughout the eastern United States.

In addition to family and business, Bill enjoys membership at Second Presbyterian Church, active Board participation at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, the Board of The American Association of Chemical Engineers, and the Board of Independent Project Analysis Inc.

TODD HILLMANTodd and his wife, Dara, joined Meridian Hills in 2005 with their children, Grace and Jonah (twins, 9). The Hillman’s are active with Carmel sports, music and Girl Scouts and his wife is currently studying to become a Veterinary Technician.

Todd served a 3-year term as Treasurer for the Meridian Hills Board of Directors and was a member of the House Committee. He currently serves on the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana Board of Directors.

He tries to enjoy all of the wonderful activities at Meridian Hills with his family while also traveling throughout the US for the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO), where he is the Executive Director of Entergy Integration and Market Development. Todd graduated from the University of the Pacific with degrees in International Affairs & Commerce and Japanese and from the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business.

The following are the nominations for the Meridian Hills Country Club Board of Directors 2011-12:


October 2011

KEVIN STITLEKevin grew up with many fond memories at Meridian Hills as a child and has been a member of Meridian Hills since graduating from the Kelley School of Business’ MBA program at Indiana University. Kevin and wife Alli both enjoy playing tennis, golf and paddle. They have three young children, Matthew, Michael and Jonathan that are all very active at the Club. Their children enjoy the 6 and under swim team (Go Marlins!) as well as the STARS tennis lessons. Their three boys love the Kid’s Club while Mom and Dad enjoy all of the social activities. Recently, Kevin served on the House committee.

Kevin is a graduate of Brebeuf High School, and has a finance degree from Miami University (1997). Kevin manages and operates 96th Street Steakburgers.

Kevin and Alli have been very active sponsoring new members to the Club and they continue to look forward to introducing and welcoming new members to the Meridian Hills family!

STEVE McGOVERNSteve and his wife Katie joined Meridian Hills in 2008 after relocating to Indianapolis from Chicago. Since joining Steve and Katie have welcomed their two sons, Will (3) and Max (1) into their family and consider Meridian Hills one of the best things about coming back to Indianapolis. As an active golf member, Steve is currently the Caddie Chairperson for Meridian Hills and enjoys teaching his boys the game. The entire family enjoys golfing, swimming, Kids Club activities as well as participating in the Club’s social events.

Steve was a recipient of the Charles “Chick” Evans Scholarship to Indiana University; after graduating he went to work for Covidien. Steve is currently the Sales Director for the Surgical Devices division and is responsible for field sales and marketing across the Central US. Katie also graduated from Indiana University and got her Masters Degree from the Indiana University School of Nursing. Katie is Nurse Practitioner at a busy practice in Greenwood.

The McGovern family is excited about welcoming new members to Meridian Hills!

TOM FOSTERTom and Patty Foster have been members of Meridian Hills since 1988. The entire family is active in golf and love to come to the Club and play. Sydney (15) is on the Chatard golf team and Jack is pursuing the MHCC Junior tour. His parents, L.D. and Jan Foster have been members since 1968 and he is pleased to carry on the tradition and have his family enjoy many fun times at the Club.

Tom is a Business graduate of Miami University and owns La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries and is active in the Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout), St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church & School, and Muscular Dystrophy Association. Patty is a physical therapist graduating from the Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis. Our family loves to travel, ski, hike and play golf.

The following are the nominations for the Meridian Hills Country Club Membership Committee 2011-12:

Membership Committee Candidates


October 2011

Upcoming Events


October 2011

Chicago Shopping Tripto Water Tower Place & Michigan Avenue

Tuesday, 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• DepartMeridianHillsat8:00am

• ArriveinChicago/WaterTowerPlaceatapprox.10:30am• DepartChicago/WaterTowerPlaceat6:00pm

• ArrivebackatMeridianHillsatapprox.10:30pm

$85.00whichincludestravel,continentalbreakfast,softdrinksandwineonthebus.Reservationsarerequired,makeyourreservationtodaybycalling255-2496

Upcoming Events


October 2011

Thanksgiving BuffetThursday,November24th,2011

Reservationsonthehalfhourfrom11:30am-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

CelebrateThanksgivingwithyourfriendsandfamilyatMeridianHills,wherewewillbeofferingourfabulousThanksgivingBuffet.

Menu

SpECIAL YOuNG pILGRIM BuFFETChicken Fingers, Macaroni and Cheese, Tater Tots, and Applesauce

Upcoming Events


October 2011

Golf Update18 Hole Ladies Golf Scores

September 20th ~ ABC Scramble1st: Beth Morton, Kathy Hubbell, Penny Stone - 692nd: Becky Miller, Bobbi Mong, Mary Ellen Ball - 783rd: Susan Barrett, Edie Enright, Lori Mail, Margy McCormick - 79

2011 Western pin Results The Women’s Western Golf Foundation is an organization that funds scholarships for women collegiate golfers from the Midwest. This year, 68 of our 18-hole members donated $1,145.00 to this worthy cause. Also, in order to be eligible for

Western Pin prizes during the season, one must be a contributor.

There are six low net events per season including “Scholarship Day” where four scores are turned into the WWGF. The grand prize is determined by averaging the best four scores of each player.

#1: Shirley Dora - 71#2: Bobbi Mong & Joyce Boncosky - 67 #3: SaraJane Wurster & Tami Litten - 68#4: Jan Williams-61, LeAnn Bucher-64, Becky Miller-69 & Jane Held-70

#5: Gretchen Sheridan - 66#6: Gretchen Sheridan - 71

The overall winner is Bobbi Mong with an average net score of 72.25!

9 Hole Ladies Golf Scores

August 30th & 31st ~ Member/Member1st: Jayne Spahn & Ryta Lett2nd: Mary Ellen Ball & Annette Collier3rd: Beth Morton & Jackie Holloway4th: Becky Miller & Mary Beth Seger5th: Dessie Koch & Kathy Hubbell

September 15th ~ Low Gross, Low NetClass ALow Gross - Cindy Curnow, score 52Low Net - Gaye Schwarz, score 42

Class C Low Gross - Linda Theobald, score 62Low Net - Kenya Cobb, score 37

Class B*No players

September 1st ~ Low Gross, Low NetClass ALow Gross - Cindy Curnow, score 48Low Net - Jeanne Grumme, score 37

Class C Low Gross - Cheryl Pletcher, score 52Low Net - Olive Myers, score 30

Longest puttSue Beard

Class BLow Gross - Robyn Caponi, score 53Low Net - Marie Pugh, score 41

September 22nd ~ Low Gross, Low NetClass ALow Gross - Cindy Curnow, score 49Low Net - Cindy Stella, score 41

Class C Low Gross - Linda Theobald, score 62Low Net - Penny Stone, score 32

Straightest DriveGaye Schwarz

Class BLow Gross - Katie White, score 56Low Net - Linda Wolff, score 45

August 25th ~ Friendship Day, 2 Best Ball of 41st: Olive Myers, Penny Stone, Caryl Wilhoite, LuAnn Powers, 582nd: Linda Theobald, Cheryl Pletcher, Nancy Fernandes, Katie White, 633rd: Cindy Curnow, Ann Dugan, Linda Wolff, Ann Rein, 73


October 2011

Golf UpdateMark Your Calendar - October DatesSaturday, October 1st: Men’s Closing Day ~ 8:30am Shotgun Start with Lunch Course will open at 1pm for remainder of day

Tuesday, October 4th: Round Table Golf Outing ~ 1pm Shotgun Start~ Course open for Member Play Friday, October 14th Board Approved Outing (Defender Direct) ~ 12pm Start ~ Limited Play for Members Tuesday, October 18th Board Approved Outing (Junto) ~ 1pm Shotgun Start ~ Limited Play for Members Wednesday, October 19th Final Board Outing ~ 1pm Golf Outing ~ Course open for Member Play

Thursday, October 20th Jack Barber’s Hall of Fame Induction @ Meridian Hills

SAVE THE DATEThursday, December 1st Jack Barber’s Christmas Party 5pm – 8pm

Off-Season Greens Fees For Guests½ price greens fees will begin October 1st, after men’s closing day. There will be no playing restrictions or tee times for the remainder of the calendar year. Anyone can play at any time, any day of the week Tuesday through Sunday.

2011 Jack Barber Hall of Fame IntroductionThursday October 20th Events starting at 6pm

For those who haven’t yet heard, our fabulous professional, Jack Barber, will be inducted into the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame at Meridian Hills on Thursday, October 20th. Jack’s induction marks the 8th Hall of Fame induction from Meridian Hills, joining the likes of John David, Bill Diddel, Wayne Timberman, Ed Tutwiler,

Tom Meeks, Dick Stackhouse, and Trey Holland.

Please RSVP the Indiana Golf Office by October 14th, if you are interested in attending


October 2011

Golf Update2011 Men’s Opening day Make-up

Dave Bussard, John Morrical, Bob Zoccola, John Elbin

1st place: John Morrical, John Elbin, Bob Zoccola, Dave Bussard - score 104 2nd place: Michael Woodside, Adam Seger, Adam Broderick, Brian Barrett - score 106 3rd place: Matt French, John Fry, Pat Murphy, Chris Seger - score 108

2011 Grand Dads Championship

Champion: Rick Steele - score 69 2nd place: Jack Woodside - score 70 3rd place: Bert Wilhoite - score 70

Rick Steele

Meridian Hills Cup Leaderboard1st: John Elbin2nd: Ken Stella3rd: Bob Hebert4th: Dale Barrett5th: Jeff Lockwood 6th: Michael Woodside7th: Bob ZoccolaT-8th: Jack Woodside & Dave BussardT-10th: Al Blake & Ken Wolff12th: Bob LoweT-13th: Larry Lett & Brian WiegelT-15th: Matt French, Larry Ferger & Dallas Moorhead

39th Annual Mr. & Mrs. Championship 2011 results

1st Place: Eric & Elaine Bedel - score 60 2nd Place: Frank & Becky Miller - score 62 3rd Place: Bill & Michelle Ferree - score 62

Elaine & Eric Bedel


October 2011

Golf UpdateJack Barber’s Golf Shop

Make sure you use up all your golf shop credit with the amazing $35 dollar sale! Steals include Polo, Peter Millar, Nike, Bobby Jones and

Fairway & Green.Men’s and Ladies items are included on the sales rack as well.

Collegiate & NFL Gear Now AvailableFootball Fans or know a Football Fan? Well we have some great gift ideas for Birthdays, Christmas, or maybe for yourself! IU, Purdue, Butler and

we even have some Colts gear still available.

$ 199 Driver Sale Need a new driver for the southern swing this winter or been

demo-ing a driver this year? Well now’s the time to put that very important driver in your bag. Various Models of Ping, Cobra and Callaway Drivers are available. Sale Items also include 3

woods and hybrids. Ask the golf shop which driver will best fit your swing.

** Jack’s Christmas Open House **Save the Date: Thursday, December 1st

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.

Come join us and enjoy the great selection, festive atmosphere, wonderful food, and fully stocked bar!

Some Great Christmas Ideas…………………Lesson packages, range finders, rain gear, travel bags, ties, golf equipment, men’s

luxury woven shirts, cashmere sweaters, and all of our wonderful fall apparel items in stock!!!

Sunday Monday TueSday WedneSday ThurSday Friday SaTurday

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2Sunday

Breakfast Buffet 10am - 2pm

3Clubhouse

Closed

4Dinner Special:

Fried or Oven Roasted

Chicken

5Pasta Night:

Chicken Marsala

6 7Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

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9Sunday


10Clubhouse

Closed

11Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

12Pasta Night:

Shrimp Diablo

13

14Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

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16Sunday


17Clubhouse

Closed

18Dinner Special:

Fish & Chips

19Pasta Night:

Vegetable Lasagna

20 21

Friday Night Prime Rib

Buffet

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23Sunday


30Family

Halloween Party

24Clubhouse

ClosedFall Wine

Dinner

31Clubhouse

Closed

25Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

26Pasta Night:

Cheese Ravioli

27 28Halloween Prime Rib

Buffet

29

October 2011 Meridian Hills Country Club

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

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


7Clubhouse

Closed

8Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

9Pasta Night:

Chicken Picatta

Big Reds & Bubbles

Wine Tasting

10 11Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

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13Sunday


14Clubhouse

Closed

15Dinner Special:

Fish & Chips

MHCC Annual Meeting, 6pm

16Pasta Night:

Cheese Manicotti

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18Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

19

20Sunday


21Clubhouse

Closed

22Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

23Pasta Night:

Chicken Parmesan

24Thanksgiving

Buffet

25

Friday Night Prime Rib

Buffet

26

27Sunday


28Clubhouse

Closed

29Dinner Special:

Fried or Oven Roasted

Chicken

30Pasta Night:

Lasagna

November 2011 Meridian Hills Country Club

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


October 2011

visit us on the web at www.meridianhillscc.org

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 317.251.3636JanPyritz,AccountingManager

Dining Hours Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm - 9:00pm BreakfastBuffet Sunday only 10:00am - 2:00pm SundayDinner 5:00pm - 8:00pm *Reservationscanbemadebycalling255.2496*

Membership 317.860.1556LisaStrachota,DirectorofMembership

Catering 317.860.1536KellyLetzler,CateringCoordinator

Golf Pro Shop 317.255.3369 StartingOctober4th Tuesday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm Saturday & Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday Closed*Thegolfcoursewillopenaround8:30amTuesday-Sunday*

Tennis Pro Shop 317.255.1319 Kids Club 317.255.0605 Friday 5:00pm - 8:00pm *withreservations*Fitness Center Monday - Sunday 6:00am - 9:30pm

*CallFitnessbyDesignat574-0782toscheduleyourMHCCorientationforunlimitedaccess.*

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