Meridian Hills Country Club Newsette: March 2011

Meridian Hills Country Club - Indianapolis, Indiana

NewsetteMeridian Hills Country Club

March 2011www.meridianhillscc.org

This Easter, join us at Meridian Hills for our unforgettable Easter Family Brunch on Easter

Sunday, April 24th. We’ll have a variety of appetizers, salads, a hot buffet, a carving station, a kids buffet, and so much more. Reservations

are available on the half hour from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Reservations are required, so call 255-2496

today to make yours for this fun family event!

EASTER FAMILY BRUNCH

Adults: $27.95 Tweens (11-13 yrs.): $17.95 ~ Children (4-10 yrs.): $12.50Little Bunnies 3 & under eat free! ~ Reservations required

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March 2011 www.meridianhillscc.org

Board of DirectorsMark W. Ford PresidentSteve Webster SecretaryJanet Griffith Estes Vice PresidentDan Baker Jeff CristeeHaydon HapakChris SegerKen StellaBob Zoccola

Jim Zoccola Legal Counsel Jim Powers Treasurer

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 ChefLisa Strachota Director of Membership & Marketing

Meridian Hills Country Club7099 Spring Mill Road

Indianapolis, Indiana 46260317.255.2496

Message from the Manager

Kevin O’Laughlin, CCM Club Manager

Spring is just around the corner and as we begin gearing up for the 2011 season, I would like to take an opportunity to thank our dedicated staff. The MHCC staff is continuously striving to make every experience at the Club for our members and guests the best it can be. Our employees are proud of the work they do, the relationships they have developed with our members, and are equally proud of being a part of the MHCC staff.

I would especially like to recognize our veteran employees who have been with the club at least 5 years. They are certainly a big part of the success of Meridian Hills Country Club.

25 YRS OR MORE Bob Fine - Grounds Department Lee Smith - Kitchen Jan Pyritz - Accounting Office Ruthie Smith - Kitchen Jack Barber - Head Golf Professional

15 YRS OR MORE Cheryl Brim - Server Ruthie Perkins - Kitchen Lee Carroll - Housekeeping Paul Ray - Grounds Department Marketta Carroll - Server Lisa Williams - Server 10 YRS OR MORE Ludo Aaron - Tennis Professional Joe Miller - Executive Chef Marty Handley - Receptionist Mindy Mitchell - Accounting Office Dan Marinkovich - Pastry Chef Teodulfo Trejo - Housekeeping 5 YRS OR MORE Dave Bertram - Grounds Petronilo Lemus - Grounds Jose Cedillos - Grounds Danny McClure - Club Maintenance Jose Cedillos-Guevara - Grounds Jorge Meza - Kitchen Roman Cedillos - Grounds Kevin O’Laughlin - Club Manager Jose Cruz - Grounds Jason Parr - Banquets Herminio Gomez-Flores - Grounds Cheryl Stover - Banquets Jim Hess - Grounds Superintendant Lisa Strachota - Director of Membership Joel Jenkins - Server Mary Waggoner - Server Tina Kord - Banquets Mike Weber - Banquets We now have a total of 35 staff members (full & part time) with more than 5 years of tenure! Thank you again to all of our employees for their hard work and dedication.I look forward to seeing you at the Club this Spring!!!Sincerely,Kevin O’Laughlin CCM

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Table of Contents2 - Message from the Manager3 - Membership Update4 - Easter Events5-8 - Golf Update9 - Tennis Update10-11 - Calendars12 - Club Hours

LAdIES’ dUpLICATE

BRIdgE Ladies Duplicate

Bridge is held the 1st and 3rd

Thursday of each month until golf starts again. It

begins at 10:00am in the ladies’ card

room. All are welcome, you only need a partner to

play, not a table of four.

So come join us!

Membership UpdateThe Membership Committee and Board of Directors have devoted a lot of their focus in the past few months to membership. In this process, I took myself back to the time when I became a member. My friends encouraged me to join and today I am forever grateful for doing so. I have developed a tremendous number of friendships and clients through my involvement in the Club. Like me, you became a member of the club as a result of an existing member’s referral. Now it is your role and responsibility to do the same. As you use the Club and share this aspect of your lives with friends and associates, they then have the opportunity to join and create their own part of our continuing legacy.

Just as our Board of Directors and Club governance stands committed to solidifying the foundation begun 88 years ago, your participation, at whatever level you choose, continues the tradition and legacy that we proudly call Meridian Hills Country Club.

george Farra Membership Committee

Chairman

Steve and Katie Mcgovern and big brother, Will,

welcomed a baby boy, Max on February 2nd, 2011.

Congratulations and Best Wishes!

Our Newest Additions

Congratulations to the following Meridian Hills Members 2011 IBJ Forty under 40 Winners:

Shannon Morris - Executive Director of Business Development, eImagine Technology Group

Mamon Powers, III - Vice President, Powers & Sons Construction Co. Inc.Sara Snow - Owner, Sara Snow Inc.



Gather the family together and hop on in to Meridian Hills Country Club for our annual Breakfast with the Bunny on Saturday, April 23rd. This event is always a crowd

pleaser, with a delicious buffet to nibble on, games and crafts for the kids, face painters, Easter egg games and, of course, a guest

appearance by the one and only Easter Bunny. We’ll also have a delicious breakfast menu, so make your reservations early as this is always a sell-out event! Please bring your own Easter baskets too!

Breakfast with the BunnySaturday, April 23rd at 9:00am

Adults: $16.95Children (4-10 yrs.): $11.95Children 3 & under are free!

Reservations required

MENUFresh Sliced Fruit

with Honey Yogurt

Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Sausage Hash Brown Potatoes

Silver Dollar Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Whipped Butter

Biscuits and Gravy

Assorted Breakfast Pastries Donuts and Donut Holes

Easter Events


Golf UpdateMark Your Calendar:Thursday, April 14th Men’s Pre-Season Par 3 3pm Shotgun start (sign up starts 3/24)Tuesday, April 19th Midwest ISO 12pm Shotgun Start Board Approved Outing (Course will open at 4:30pm for all members)

2011 Opening days:Tuesday, April 26th 18 Hole Ladies 9am Shotgun (lunch to follow)Wednesday, April 27th Men’s Opening Day 1pm Shotgun (dinner to follow)Thursday, April 28th 9 Hole Ladies 9am Shotgun (lunch to follow)

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 to the event board.

Ladies Events: Sign-up for 18 Hole and 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 Hole and 9 Hole Member Books.

Hole-In-One Club The Hole-In-One Club is open to all male members and requires NO entry fee. All members of the H-I-O Club will not be charged until an ace is made. If someone records an ace and is a member of the H-I-O Club, the recipient will receive $750 in golf shop credit, $150 in the Bar, a Laser Engraved Plaque, and a custom H-I-O Blazer with logo patch. Any extra money will be used for prizes in the season ending H-I-O Golf Outing. So please consider joining the Hole-In-One Club, you never know, this may be your lucky year!

2011 Range plansAt Meridian Hills, we are fortunate to have one of the finest practice facilities in the Midwest! With 300 yards of landing space and six target greens the practice facility provides golfers with an opportunity to hit every shot imaginable. The short game practice area provides members with an opportunity to work on every shot they may face from 50 yards and shorter, including bunker shots. And don’t forget, the range is now fully stocked with NXT Tour practice balls.

If you are a Golf, Tennis, or Clubhouse member, you may join the Range Plan by contacting the golf shop at 255-3369 or via email [email protected]. Tennis and Clubhouse members are only permitted driving range privileges if they purchase the Range Plan. 2011 Rates are as follows:

Single Plan: $210 Double Plan: $270 Family Plan: $310

Junior golf Sign-up InformationAll Junior Golf and Players Tour Brochures will be available in the golf shop beginning April 1st. We ask that all parents come by and pick up these brochures as they provide detailed information on the 2011 Junior Golf Program and Players Tour! We will have some exciting, retooled programs this year as our staff is focused on junior golf and growing the game of golf at Meridian Hills!

don’t forget to sign-up:- Men’s Hole-In-One-Club- Driving Range Plan (available for clubhouse and tennis members also)



NEW START TIME for TUESdAY pLAYTuesday mornings will still be 18 Hole Ladies Day, but with a smaller group and by creatively starting groups on certain holes during the shotgun, the first tee will open for all play at approximately 11am. There will no longer

be the 1pm Men’s Shotgun. This will allow further opportunities for more members to use the golf course on Tuesdays with less restriction.

Golf Update

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 GreensProper attire consists of: -Slacks, tailored shorts, or skirts and skorts for ladies -Sport shirts with collar, mock turtlenecks, or blouses for ladies -Golf shoes with soft spikes or tennis shoesInappropriate attire would be: -Sandals of any type, swimming suits, swimming trunks, jogging shorts, coaches shorts, tennis attire, tank tops, or tee shirts without collarsOther dress code issues we ask to be followed: -Shirts be tucked into your shorts or slacks -Hats be worn bill facing forward at all times. Should be taken off when in the Clubhouse. -Remember, blue jeans are not allowed on any part of the golf course or practice area

Things to remember: - Tee times start April 30th - Tee Time requests must be turned in by 6pm on Wednesdays - ½ Price Guest Fees in effect until Opening Week - Tuesday mornings are for 18 Hole Ladies until 11am; first tee opens up for all play after 11am. - Thursday mornings are for 9 Hole Ladies until 9:30am; first tee open for all play at 10am. - Jack’s Golf Shop will match any price from anywhere on golf equipment.

gREEN FEE gUEST pLAN 2011 (New plans for the 2011 golf Season)

Members may prepay for 10 guest green fees at 50% off the normal guest fee. This plan allows members to showcase the driving range, short game area, and golf course to their guests, and potentially recruit them as new members. - 10 guest fees for $450.00 that may be used on weekdays only. - 10 guest fees for $600.00 that may be used anytime. *Only 1 Guest Plan valid per family per year and it is non-transferable - A spreadsheet will be established for all members participating in the plan to keep track of each member’s activity - All charges will be billed through your Meridian Hills Club Account - All plans will be sold through the golf shop - Unused Guest Plans will expire at the end of the 2011 season


Golf UpdateContinued Technology in golf Instruction & Club Fitting for 2011Each year, technology is playing a growing role in instruction and the game of golf. Our staff at Meridian Hills is proud to offer two of the best programs when it comes to the golf technology. Read about them below:

is a 3-D, state of the art ball flight radar tracking device that provides services far beyond the traditional launch monitor. Based off technology that was used to develop underwater missiles, it measures the flight and spin of the golf ball through it’s entire flight providing the significant

measurements for your perfect club fitting. The days of guessing which driver performed the best are over!

Jack Barber’s Golf Shop has recently purchased the newest version of the V1 Pro Advantage Golf Video Program. V1 is regarded as the #1 video swing analysis system in golf. Thousands of golfers’ swings are analyzed each year and improved through the use of V1. It is the preferred swing analysis system by the world’s best tour players, collegiate golfers, golf academies, and most of America’s Top 100 Instructors.

Why Video is suggested for ALL LEVELS:Video has long been considered a supplement to the better player’s instruction and for the more dedicated student, but video can help any player at any level. In a traditional lesson setting, your instruction session is recorded for review. During review, it is often much easier for the player to understand their mistakes and what they are trying accomplish through different charts, diagrams, lines being drawn, and even comparisons to a tour players set-up, swing, etc. The review session also allows for the instructor and student to spend more time discussing the lesson with the material right at their fingertips. If you haven’t tried a video lesson, our staff suggests it. Remember, it can be as thorough or basic as the student prefers!

Enhancing your Club Fitting Experience…Jack Barber’s Golf Shop is now able to offer you the best technology available in golf club fitting. After creating a player profile, we’ll be able to find your best fit for not only your driver, but fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and even your golf ball. Several club options can be tested and compared in the database by looking at 3D imagery of the different clubs’ ball flights, distances, launch, spin, club head speed, ball speed, vertical/ horizontal attack angles, club face angle, and many more!



New golf Equipment for 2011The 2011 season is going to be an EXCITING one for golf club technology. Jack Barber’s Golf Shop will carry product from Titleist, Callaway, Ping, Cobra, and Taylor Made. Jack will again offer a huge supply of demo product for you to try at your convenience. At the Merchandise Show, the staff and I were able to view and test new product from all of our vendors, and there were a few notable items I’ll share with you: - Callaway Golf launches the new Diablo Octane and RAZR woods. Each line uses technology that was co-developed with the supercar maker Lamborghini. The woods are made using forged composite, which is 1/3 the weight of titanium, yet is stronger and lighter. The sole and crown of the RAZR driver in particular has more than 23 million turbostratic carbon fibers that reduce the weight significantly. Lighter, stronger, faster = More distance. - Callaway Golf also introduces the RAZR and RAZR Tour Irons, which we must stay are VERY IMPRESSIVE. The top line and look are super clean, and the sole configuration is much like that of a razor blade, allowing for great feel at impact. The best iron Callaway has produced in years! - Titleist has launched their new 910 line, featuring interdependent lie and face angle adjustments through two bearings at the hosel of the club. Another feature is the brushed black satin finish on the faces of the drivers, fw’s and hybrids. This is quite a surprise from Titleist, and it won’t disappoint you when you try it! Our master staff professional, Jack Barber says, “This is the best driver I have ever hit! It feels and sounds like a driver should feel.” - Taylor Made has launched a similar product to the R9, only in a WHITE FINISH! The new R11 woods are something the golf industry has never seen before. While it’s different, most of their tour players have put the new driver in play and are saying good things. Who would have thought?

Golf Update

2011 pgA Shootout July 29th starting at 2 PMPlease come out to watch some of the top Professionals in the state as well as a few of the former Assistants from MHCC return to play. Bring a friend out to watch, make plans to stay for cocktails and dinner and support this unique golf event. Thanks to all of our sponsors for this wonderful day.

Please welcome the two new sponsors for this year’s Shootout.Shelbourne Knee Clinic - Dr. Don ShelbourneMKM Distribution Services, Inc. - Bill HurleyThese new Sponsors join Barnes and Thornburg - Bob Grand, Ken Yerkes, Andy Detherage

New Apparel is Coming!The latest trends in fashion and golf merchandise will be arriving to Jack Barber’s Golf Shop soon! Expect shipments to begin arriving by the end of March and with the most popular styles from brands like Nike, Peter Millar, Bobby Jones, Polo, Under Armour, Foot Joy, and many others!

Corporate Logo Business at Jack Barber’s golf ShopDon’t forget to visit Jack Barber’s Golf Shop if you are interested in any logo business. There is an array of items that can be logoed, possibilities and styles are nearly endless. Some of the more popular products include: golf balls, shirts, outerwear, golf bags, travel covers, luggage, hats, towels, and ball pouches. Remember, Jack Barber’s Golf Shop will match prices. If you have been buying your logo merchandise somewhere else please give me a chance to bid. I will match or beat any price!

Approximate Logo Ball pricesDepending on Quantity OrderedTitleist Pro V1 - $48Callaway Tour I or IZ - $48Titleist NXT - $36Callaway Diablo Tour - $36Titleist DT - $28


Tennis UpdateNational paddle TournamentCongratulations to all participants of the National Paddle Tournament, hosted by Meridian Hills over the weekend of February 18th. We had a record number of paddle players in the field of 96. Many Indy teams fared extremely well with 10 of the top 20 teams in the Nation competing. Players came from New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio. Indianapolis had nearly half of the teams playing and Meridian Hills had over half of those teams.

Congrats to the Meridian Hills players listed below for stepping up against the top in the country!

Dr. Matt French, Pete French, Ryan Snow, Dr. Johannes Tauscher, Dr. Steven Stitle, Dr. Pat Kersey, Bryan Barrett, Andrew Held, Ron Mencias, Jim Siegel, Andrew Hamilton, Steve Webster, Joe Brougher, Brad Cooper, Haydon Hapak, Tim Hull and John Lewis. Also congratulations to Steve Webster who won the 50 & over bracket.

Tennis Meridian Hills hopes to get the clay courts opened earlier than any other club in the city and we are hopeful that the tennis program will start in May. Please email myself, Ludo Aaron, at [email protected] with questions.

First Merchants Bank - Mike Stewart

SponsorsThis tournament could not happen without the generosity of sponsors, many thanks to these sponsors for making this the most fun tournament of the year.

Lead Sponsor: Blackrock - Drew Hamilton

Merrill Lynch Greg Akers, Tim Fisk, Jim Hughes Ron Mencias, and Kevin Niceley

Hogan Mayflower - Haydon Hapak

Dunn Rite - Teddy Dunn

Vascular Partners - Matt French

IMG - Joe Brougher

1st Place (left): Broderick & Gambino

2nd Place (right): English & Heil

Sunday Monday TueSday WedneSday ThurSday Friday SaTurday1

Tuesday Dinner Menu

2Pasta Night:

Vegetable Lasagna

3Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

Ladies Duplicate Bridge

10:00am

4Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

5

6Sunday

Breakfast Buffet 10am - 2pm

No a la carte available

7Clubhouse

Closed

8Tuesday

Dinner Menu

9Pasta Night:

Chicken Marsala

10Dinner Special:Shrimp Basket

11Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

12

13Sunday



14Clubhouse

Closed

15Tuesday

Dinner Menu

16Pasta Night:

Shrimp Diablo

17St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Special:

Corn Beef & Cabbage

Ladies

Duplicate Bridge 10:00am

18Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

19

20Sunday



21Clubhouse

Closed

22Tuesday

Dinner Menu

23Pasta Night:

Chicken Parmesan

24Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

25Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

26

27Sunday



28Clubhouse

Closed

29Tuesday

Dinner Menu

30 Pasta Night:

Cheese Manicotti

31Dinner Special:

Fried or Oven Roasted

Chicken

March 2011 Meridian Hills Country Club

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MHCC Wine Dinner

Sunday Monday TueSday WedneSday ThurSday Friday SaTurday 1

Friday NightPrime Rib

Buffet

2

3Sunday



4Clubhouse

Closed

5Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

6Pasta Night:

Shrimp Diablo

7Ladies


8Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

9

10Sunday



11Clubhouse

Closed

12Dinner Special:Shrimp Basket

13Pasta Night:

Vegetable Lasagna

14

15Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

16

17Sunday



18Clubhouse

Closed

19Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

20Pasta Night:

Chicken Marsala

21Ladies


22Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

23Breakfast with

the Bunny9:00am

24Easter Family

Brunch 10am-2pm

25Clubhouse

Closed

26Dinner Special:

Fried or Oven Roasted

Chicken

27 Pasta Night:

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

28 29 30

April 2011 Meridian Hills Country Club

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March 2011

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Member Services Desk 317.255.2496 Tuesday - Friday 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

Dining Hours Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm - 9:00pm Breakfast Buffet Sunday only 10:00am - 2:00pm *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 March Hours Tuesday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday Closed **The golf course opens the same time as golf shop weather permitting**

Tennis Pro Shop 317.255.1319 Kids Club 317.255.0605 Friday 5:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm & 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.*

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Meridian Hills Country Club Newsette: March 2011