Newsette July 2015

NewsetteMeridian Hills Country Club

July 2015

www.meridianhillscc.org

ADULT SWIM

6-9 P.M.

Poolside Drink Specials

July 11th July 25th August 8th

$10

Light Hors d’oeuvres

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July 2015 www.meridianhillscc.org

Management TeamSteve Roper, CCM, CCE General Manager Ludo Aaron Head Tennis ProfessionalJack Barber Golf AmbassadorMichael Bembenick Head Golf ProfessionalMegan Christman Membership DirectorAshley Goldman Communications CoordinatorJim Hess Golf Course SuperintendentKelly Letzler Catering & Events CoordinatorJoe Miller Executive ChefPatrick Necessary F & B manager Jan Pyritz Accounting ManagerLaura Wohlschlaeger Member Services & Communications

Meridian Hills Country Club7099 Spring Mill Road

Indianapolis, Indiana 46260317.255.2496

Message from the PresidentBoard of Directors

Jim Dodson PresidentKristin AlticeTony Snider Erica MobasserJim SinclairJim ZoccolaBarry Collier Tom Foster W. Tobin McClamroch

Mark Linden - TreasurerJeff Kirk - Legal Counsel

2 July 2015

Sincerely,Jim Dodson

Jim Dodson Club President

A member of the Club was disappointed with the service at the pool last year. Meridian Hills had outsourced the life guard and pool management to an organization specializing in pool operations, and their service level wasn’t as good as what we had come to expect.

Hearing the comment, I asked our General Manager, Steve Roper not to renew the contract and allow a group of members who utilize the pool to talk about their concerns. At the same time, I asked the member who brought up the problem to take on the responsibility of the Pool Committee and build an active committee to help implement changes. Jennifer Schaefer, and her committee, have worked incredibly hard at improving the pool. I have heard many compliments about the changes made and how much fun families are having poolside.

You may not realize that we have nearly 75 members who actively volunteer in some capacity at the Club: volunteers train caddies, volunteers recruit new members, volunteers aid our professional staff and how they organize events and manage the Club, volunteers serve on each of our standing committees.

When I was first asked to be on our Board of Directors, I regretted. I thought of Meridian Hills as my sanctuary and didn’t want to hear complaints or solve problems, as I deal with those types of issues during my business day. I am so glad that I was asked a second year, as I have made great friends through active participation.

My point with this message is to encourage you to volunteer. Members actively participating in our governance and committee structure is vital to our success and has long been a trademark of Meridian Hills. So be like Jennifer and jump in and join a committee, it’s a bunch of fun.

OUR NEWEST ADDITIONOur biggest congratulations to Joe & Ginger Miller, our

executive chef & his wife, who welcomed Edward Joseph Miller

into the world on June 16th, 2015 at 12:20pmHe weighed 8lbs, 10oz and was 22 inches long. Edward joins siblings John Patrick (6), Eva (5),

Quentin (3), & Violette (20 months).


July 2015

Message from theGeneral ManagerTable of Contents

Steve Roper, CCM, CCE General Manager

2 ~ President’s Message 3 ~ Message from the gm 4 ~ Membership Update

5-8 ~ Golf News

9-10 ~ Calendars

11 ~ Club Information

Despite the weather, the annual fireworks “July 4th” celebration was held Friday, June 26th. All members, families and guests were accommodated inside the clubhouse, or under the tents on the back patio. Children’s activities were available under the tent, in the pool screened porch and under the front of the clubhouse when it was not raining. The staff was outstanding in very difficult conditions and the membership was grateful and appreciative. With so many vendors involved and details in set-up, rescheduling was impossible. So thank you to all the members who were so kind and understanding, and to the staff who were simply THE BEST!

The new patio bar was christened and will be available for private parties, club events, and golf events. A new fire pit has been installed on the patio for your enjoyment and relaxation under the stars.

The pool bar has received much activity. It is open Thursday through Sunday, noon until 7:00 p.m., and until 8:00 p.m. on Friday & Saturday. If you happen to notice any Club towels in your items at home, please turn them in at your earliest convenience. We greatly appreciate it.

Adult swim party nights are scheduled for July 11th, July 25th & August 8th. At this time the pool will be closed to children. We will schedule an activity for the kids. To ensure that adequate staff and space is available, we will request that you make a reservation.

Since the pool opening party was such a success, we will be holding an end of season “Pool Party” for the entire family. Once a date is finalized more details will be sent out.

A note on membership: membership is the lifeblood of any club, without a strong membership base, amenities and services cannot be held to the high standards that make a club “a great place to belong.” New memberships have been very active these last few months. We are just now getting in the plus column for net gains in certain categories. Annual attrition at the club is generally 40 a year, give or take a few. Therefore, we have to attract 40 or so new members/families to just remain status quo. While it may seem at times that it is unusually active at the club, it probably is. But not as a result of too many new members, but a more active membership. I hope you would agree, that’s a good thing!

See you at the club!


July 2015

Membership UpdateMembership Chairman Update

Thank you to all the members who have recommended and sponsored each of ourNew Members during the Partner Program! This year through June we have gained 42 New Members and lost 25 so we are ahead 17 Members!

I appreciate all the hard work Megan and the Membership Committee has done this year to help keep our Membership growing with wonderful New Members! Please feel free to contact Megan Christman if you have any potential members who might want to take a tour.Thank you to all the Members who help support our efforts!Pat Schaefer

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

WEAVER, Mike & Becky Weaver Popcorn Company10683 WinterwoodCarmel, IN 46032 (317) 818-0918ClubhouseSponsors: Nick Hrisomalos and Bob Grand

PETERMAN, Patrick & MarySimon Property Group10888 Onyx DrCarmel, IN 46032 317-344-2898Resident TennisSponsors: Mikael Thygesen and David Contis

WAGNER, Michael & Alyssa Leo Brown Group755 Braeside S DriveIndianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 669-2680Resident TennisSponsors: Todd Carlson and Andrew Held

SNOOK, Riley & Elizabeth IU Health8970 Dunsmuir Dr Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 688-7354ClubhouseSponsors: Andrew Held and Lee Sweigart

Pat Schaefer Membership

Committee Chairman

MCPHERSON, Jeffery & KassyIrving Materials, Inc. Group of Companies8219 Lincoln BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 475-0225Resident GolfSponsors: Scott Hirschman and Tim Hull

SANDERS, Drew & Vanessa9343 Seascape DrIndianapolis, IN 46256 317-850-2600Junior TennisSponsors: Chris Seger and Chad Edmundson

ZIVITZ, Martin & ChristinaHollingsworth & Zivitiz13455 Glen Oaks CtCarmel, IN 46032 317-752-0110Resident ClubhouseSponsors: Tracey Williams and Ben Pecar

HUSE, Stephen & LilaSt. Elmo Steakhouse, Harry & Izzy’s, Huse Incorporated6502 Dawson Lake DrIndianapolis IN 46220 317-439-4000Resident ClubhouseSponsors: Craig Huse and Bill McGowan

LAMOTHE, Christopher & JulieElevate Ventures7950 Spring Mill RdIndianapolis, IN 46260 317-726-1958Resident TennisSponsors: Victor Smith and Mike Sears

HOLLINGSWORTH, KenaHollingsworth & Zivitiz2249 President StCarmel, IN 46032 317-509-2228Resident ClubhouseSponsors: Tracey Williams and Amber Williams

FISCH, Dr. Mark & JordanIU Health Physicians10810 Onyx DrCarmel, IN 46032 317-344-2026Resident TennisSponsors: Jason Groves and Bryan Barrett


July 2015

Golf NewsIHSGCA Boys Academic All-State

Joey Cristee & Coach

This year two of our own Meridian Hills Membership made the Academic All-State Team given by the Indiana High School Golf Coaches Association. Please send a special congratulations to:

Joey Cristee of Brebeuf Jesuit & Colin McCarthy of Lawrence Central! In order to be nominated for this prestigious award the golfer must be a high school senior, he must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, he must have a minimum combined math and verbal SAT score of 1000, or ACT equivalent, he must participate in at least 50% of his team’s 2015 varsity golf matches. So in addition to congratulating these two gentleman, we would also like to recognize the hard work and dedication of their parents are well, Jeff & Dana Cristee and Bill & Mo McCarthy. If you see Joey & Colin around the club please make sure to give them your sincerest congratulations on this incredible achievement.

Colin McCarthy

Monday Tuesday Wed ThursdayGolf Shop CLOSED 7:30am - 7:30pm 7:30am - 7:30pm 7:30am - 7:30pm

Range CLOSED 7:30am - Dusk 7:30am - 7:00pm 8:00am - DuskCourse 2:00pm 11:00am 8:00am 9:00am

*The practice tee is open until dusk each day, with an exception of Wednesdays and Sundays to allow for clean picking*The practice tee opens later on Thursday monrings due to mowing & maintenance *Golf Course is reserved for Ladies 18 hole group each Tuesday monring until 11am (May - September)

July Hours of Operation

Friday Sat SunGolf Shop 7:30am - 7:30pm 6:45am - 7:30pm 6:45am - 7:30pm

Range 7:30am - Dusk 6:30am - Dusk 6:30am - 6:30pmCourse 8:00am 7:00am 7:00am


July 2015

Golf NewsMark Your Calendar / JulyWednesday, July 1st Men’s League #6 5:15pmThursday, July 2nd 9-Hole Ladies- Low Putts 9:00am Tuesday, July 7th 18-Hole Ladies- Scramble 8:30am Thursday, July 9th 9-Hole Ladies- 3-2-1 9:00am Timberman Classic See next pageFriday, July 10th Timberman Classic See next pageSaturday, July 11th Timberman Classic See next pageTuesday, July 14th 18-Hole Ladies- Rally for the Cure 8:30am Wednesday, July 15th Ladies Clinics & Cocktails 5:30pm Thursday, July 16th 9-Hole Ladies- “Beat the Pro” 9:00am (Low Net)Friday, July 17th Couples Twilight Golf 5:30pm Wednesday, July 22nd Men’s League #7 5:15pm Ladies Clinics & Cocktails 5:30pm Tuesday, July 21st 18-Hole Ladies- Guest Day 8:30am Thursday, July 23rd 9-Hole Ladies- Scramble 9:00am Tuesday, July 28th 18-Hole Ladies- ABC Shamble 8:30am Wednesday, July 29th Men’s League #8 5:15pmThursday, July 30th 9-Hole Ladies- Low Net 9:00am

Things To Remember:- Tee Time requests must be turned in by 7:30pm each Wednesday - Tuesday mornings are for 18 Hole Ladies until 11am; first tee opens up after 11:00am- Thursday mornings are for 9 Hole Ladies until 9:30am; first tee open up at 9:00am Bembenick’s Golf Shop will match any price from anywhere on golf equipment - The golf staff offers single lessons and group clinics for all genders and ages- Callaway Golf offers a Trade-In Trade-Up Program that applies credit toward new equipment! All brands of equipment are welcomed to be traded in toward new clubs!

All golfing members please be mindful, while hitting balls at the practice range, when the tees are forward, it may be possible for long hitters to hit their ball beyond

the net at the end of the range. PLEASE use a club that avoids this possibility. Thank you for your help!

Tournament Sign-up PolicyMen’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


July 2015

Golf NewsUpcoming Tournament Information

29TH ANNUAL TIMBERMAN CLASSIC July 9th – July 11th 2015

Thursday, July 9th10:00am – 3:00pm Registration (also pick up guest & member favors) Open time to for Practice Round / Practice Areas Pari-mutuel Betting 1. Flight Betting – WIN ONLY 2. Overall Betting – WIN, PLACE, SHOW ($10 minimum bets)3:00pm – 5:30pm Shotgun Start (1st 9 hole match) - w/ beverage stations on course 6:00pm - 8:00pm Step-Aside Florida Scramble – 6-somes Sign up during registration for this optional golf 7:00pm – 9:00pm Steak Dinner & Cocktails on Back Patio and upper terrace 7:00pm – 10:00pm Cigar, Scotch, and Whiskey Tasting party9:00pm – 12:00am Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament and Craps tables available

Friday, July 10th 7:30am – 8:45am Breakfast9:00am – 2:30pm Shotgun Start (2nd and 3rd 9 Hole matches) – w/ beverage stations on course Lunch food stations will be available from 10:30am – 2:30pm Scorecards will be turned in as you switch 9’s between matches3:30pm – 4:00pm $2,000 Par 3 Shootout (top 5 CTP qualifiers and their partners) 5:30pm – 6:30pm Cocktail party at the Meridian Hills pool 6:30pm – 10:00pm Couples Luau Party poolside featuring Soul Street band.

Saturday, July 11th7:30am – 8:45am Breakfast 9:00am – 2:30pm Shotgun start (4th & 5th 9 Hole matches) – w/ beverage stations on course Lunch food stations will be available from 10:30am – 2:30pm Scorecards will be turned in as you switch 9’s between matches 2:30 – 3:30 Dogs, Brats, and Cocktails on back patio – pari-mutuel for Shootout Final opens3:30pm (est.) Shoot-out to determine 2015 Timberman Champion – (beverage cart available) Shootout to begin on Hole #7, and end on Hole #95:00 (est.) Awards presentation and naming of the 2015 Timberman Champions


July 2015

Golf Newsladies 18 Hole Results

Low Putts / June 21st, 2015

PLACE PLAYER PUTTS1st Becky Miller 30

T-2nd Joyce Boncosky & Jackie Holloway 31T-3rd Barb Skillman,

Annette Collier, Anne Fehlinger, Sherry Sugarman

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T-4th Robyn Caponi, Mary Ellen Ball, Susan Barrett

33

PLACE LOW GROSS SCORE1st Cindy Curnow 882nd Beth Morton 89

Low Gross, Low Net / June 2nd, 2015PLACE LOW NET SCORE

1st Carolyn McClamroch 70T-2nd Gretchen Sheridan &

Edie Enright71

T-3rd MJ Hamburger & Linda Ford 72T-4th Charlotte Campbell &

Sue Beard74

2015 John Pearsey Invitational / June 9th & 12th, 2015PLACE PLAYER SCORE

1st Becky Miller 60T-2nd Carol Saviano 61T-2nd Mary Levin 61T-2nd Annette Collier 61T-2nd Polly Nicely 61T-6th Charlotte Campbell 62T-6th Joyce Boncosky 62T-6th Janet Nie 62T-6th Tami Litten 62T-6th Carolyn McClamroch 62T-6th Susan Barrett 62

T-12th Sue Beard 63T-12th Ryta Lett 63

1st Place GrossCongratulations to Beth Morton, our low gross winner with

a score of 76


July 2015

Golf News

Bembenick’s Golf Product SpotlightPeter Millar Men’s CollectionPeter Millar Swimwear New Dunning Golf

New Ladies JoFit

Men’s Sr. Club Championship Results / June 27th & 28th, 2015BLUE TEE DIVISION

PLACE PLAYER SCORESr. Club Champion Jim Seymour 76**

Sr. Runner-Up John Elbin 76Sr. 3rd Place Gross Dale Barrett 78

1st Place Net Glenn Scolnik Net Score 712nd Place Net Bill Nie Net Score 723rd Place Net Tom Meeks Net Score 724th Place Net Wade Rademacher Net Score 725th Place Net Dave Held Set Score 736th Place Net Jim Carlberg Net Score 73

TAN TEE DIVISIONPLACE PLAYER SCORE

1st Place Net Dave Daly Net Score 642nd Place Net Jon Spadorcia Net Score 713rd Place Net Stan Hillis Net Score 724th Place Net Bill McGarvery Net Score 72

Jim Seymour & John Elbin

Dave Daly

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July 2015 Meridian Hills Country Club

Ladies Book Club 12pm

Friday NightPrime Rib Buffet

While walk-ins are welcome; immediate seating for dinner is ONLY guaranteed with a reservation. Call 255-2496 for reservations

Dinner Special:Veal Liver &

Onions

Clubhouse Closed

Clubhouse Closed

Clubhouse Closed

Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

*Fiesta Night*


Onions




Pasta Night:Chicken Parmesan

Pasta Night:Shrimp Diablo


Clubhouse Closed

Dinner Special:Fried Shrimp

Dinner Special:Fish & Chips


Pasta Night:Cheese Manicotti

Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm



Seafood Buffet


Pasta Night:Chicken Picatta


ADULT SWIM

6-9 P.M.



$10

Light Hors d’oeuvresAdult Swim

ADULT SWIM

6-9 P.M.



$10


Wine Tasting

NO Prime Rib Buffet

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August 2015 Meridian Hills Country Club

Ladies Book Club 12pm


While walk-ins are welcome; immediate seating for dinner is ONLY guaranteed with a reservation. Call 255-2496 for reservations


Onions

Clubhouse Closed

Clubhouse Closed

Clubhouse Closed


*Fiesta Night*


Onions




Pasta Night:Lasagna

Pasta Night:Shrimp Diablo


Clubhouse Closed

Dinner Special:BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Dinner Special:Fish & Chips





NO Prime Rib Buffet

Pasta Night:Chicken Marsala


ADULT SWIM

6-9 P.M.



$10


Shrimp Feast


July 2015

Managers Office 317.255.2497 Tuesday - Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pmSteve Roper, General [email protected]

Member Services Desk 317.255.2496 Monday - Friday 9:30am - 5:30pmLaura [email protected]

Membership 317.860.1556Megan Christman, Membership Director [email protected]

Accounting Office 317.251.3636 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pmJan Pyritz, Accounting Manager [email protected] Catering & Events 317.860.1536Kelly Letzler, Catering & Events [email protected]

Food & Beverage 317-255-2496Joe Miller, Executive Chef/Food & Beverage [email protected] Patrick Necessary, Food & Beverage [email protected]

Take-Out OrdersTake-out orders can be made by calling the Men’s Grill at 317.860.1546 or the Hostess Podium at 317.860.1632.

Golf Pro Shop 317.255.3369Golf Shop, Range & Course July HoursSee Page 6

Tennis Pro Shop 317.860.1630 Ludo Aaron, Head Tennis Professional [email protected] Kids Club 317.255.2496 (reservations) Tuesday - Friday: 8:00am-12:00pmDaytime Cost: $10 for the 1st hour, $5 every additional hour Wednesday - Friday: 5:00pm - 9:00pmEvening Cost: $5 per hour, per child**Additional charges apply for dinner service **Additional charges apply PER child if picked up after 9:00 pm

Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm-4:00pm Parents Afternoon Out: Starts, May 26th / Ends, July 31st$35.00 per child / $30.00 per additional childSaturday, Sunday, Monday: Closed

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 Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm Sunday 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Club Contacts & Hours of Operation

ReservationsReservations 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.

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