2Board of Directors

Frank Dunten President

Finance Committee

James Brady Vice President

Scholarship Committee

Juliette Cowall Secretary

Scholarship & Social Committees

Larry Oberst Treasurer

Finance Committee

Directors

Dixie Anderson Marketing & Social Committees

Shirley Boundy

House, Social & Press Club Committees

John Byl

Marketing Committee

Valerie Feehan Marketing & Scholarship

Committees

Joe Gavan Strategic Planning Committee

Shelley Irwin Social & Press Club Committees

Tom Munroe Athletic & Finance Committees

Tom Ranville

Athletic Committee

William Rohn Strategic Planning &

Scholarship Committees

Mark Smith Personnel Committee

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Welcome New Members!Welcome New Members!Welcome New Members!Welcome New Members! Kevin Bowling (Daniela)

Implementation Manager, Capsilon

Sponsors: John Byl, Frank Dunten

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Richard Breon (Margaret “Peg”)

President/CEO, Spectrum Health

Sponsors: Steve Heacock, Birgit Klohs

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Andrei Ciobanu

Law Clerk, 17th Circuit Court

Sponsors: Mark Kubik, Dennis Leiber

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Alison DeVries (Ryan)

Registered Client Associate, Merrill Lynch

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Cindy Douthett

Director of Sales, Home Care of Michigan

Sponsors: Randy Kowalski, Elizabeth Goldberg

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Elizabeth Goldberg (Brett)

Operations Manager, Home Care of Michigan

Sponsors: Randy Kowalski, Greg LaVallee

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Daryl Hern

CFO, Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners

Sponsors: Gary Chamberlin, Ken Hofman

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Dr. John Knapp (Kelly)

President, Hope College

Sponsors: Frank Dunten, James Brady

Greg LaVallee (Dannelle)

Service Coordinator, Home Care of Michigan

Sponsors: Randy Kowalski, Cindy Douthett

Jim McHale

Vice President - Program Strategy,

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Sponsors: Joe Gavan, Frank Dunten

Robert O’Brien (Carrie)

Attorney, Miller Johnson

Sponsors: Matthew Vicari, Richard Hillary

Alfred Pandl (Denyse)

Solo Practitioner, Alfred J. Pandl PLLC

Sponsors: Rodney VanTol, Victoria Vuletich

David L.J.M. Skidmore (Ruth)

Partner, Warner Norcross & Judd LLP

Sponsors: Douglas Wagner, Stephen Waterbury

Emie Webb (Lee Badersnider)

Client Associate, Merrill Lynch

Sponsors: David Lund, Jeffrey Towner

Kate Pew Wolters

President, Kate and Richard Wolters Foundation

Sponsors: Diane Lobbestael, Stephen Waterbury

2 | The UC Newsletter

The University Club is now entering the most active quarter of the year in terms of member usage. In addition to our typical busy season and activities relating to ArtPrize, we are planning holiday parties and activities centered around our 90th Anniversary. See the Events Insert for specific details.

As we continue our look back into the history of the Club this month, as reported in the minutes, you will find the 1980s to be a roller coaster ride throughout the decade : - The Club began the decade on a strong note with 309 members, a “healthy financial statement” and a long term plan to remodel the dining rooms after 14 years of occupancy in its current Old Kent Bank location.

- Club President Dana Baldwin’s term expired in April of 1980, and was followed by a two year term of President (and later Mayor) John Logie.

- During Mr. Logie’s term there was much discussion of accruing the Law Library space, currently our rooms with southern exposure. Also, talk of a merger with the Downtown Athletic Club was brought up once again. After long debates, it was decided that “the Club could not absorb the increases in debt” on either of these.

- In 1983, midway through the remodel, the Club began to see decreases in membership and increases in expenses. Over the next few years we posted year end losses resulting in scaled back services, increased dues, and adjustments in menu prices.

- Down to 180 members in 1985, a membership drive that reduced the initiation fee to $63.00 was introduced during the Presidencies of Harry (Skip) Baxter and Tom Fox. Membership grew from 180 to 270 by the end of 1986. (We now have 630!)

- With continual unforeseen expenses, the Club continued to sustain losses which prompted a letter to the membership, from President Larry Fredricks, on the bleak state of the Club in 1987. The Club Manager left abruptly in January of 1988 and an interim Manager was put in place. In July, the minutes expressed a need for a permanent Club Manager and some chatter of relocating to another downtown area.

- The Search Committee, headed by Larry Fredricks and Margaret Cook, offered the management position to yours truly, Cindi Poll. Holding many positions in the Private Club industry probably made for a good candidate, but being a “problem solving, analytical, take ownership kind of gal” helped make the turn around of the Club’s financials happen rapidly. Up grades to the facility, growing membership and evening banquet business was crucial to our success as well.

- In mid 1989, our Board was once again approached by representatives of the Athletic Club stating “that the Athletic Club is likely to close by the end of the year if an arrangement with the University Club is not made”. A Committee lead by current members, Roger Oetting, Dave Muilenberg, Lynn Francis and Larry Fredricks, obtained Financial Reports leading to recommendations for further discussion and vote by the membership. An Assignment Agreement and Assumption Agreement were signed and made effective on November 1, 1989.

- In 1982, 16,805 lunches were served compared to 34,907 in 1990.

- In 1982, 10,381 dinners were served compared to 16,291 in 1990. The Club plans to celebrate the Athletic Club merger throughout the month of November when we are highlighting the decade of the 1990s. Besides our Network Nights and Wine Tastings, we are holding a few new events this fall including a Tequila Tasting, a Michigan vs. Michigan State University Tailgate Party benefiting the Scholarship Fund, and a Bourbon Tasting with food pairings. Enjoy your Club this Fall season, Cindi

A Letter From the General Manager. . . Looking Back to the 1980s

Cindi Poll - 1989

October & November 2013 | 3

NOW: Holiday Open House (Dec. 2011)

THEN: Holiday Brunch (1988)

NOW: Fireside Room (Sept. 2013)

THEN: Fireside Room (1988)

NOW: Main Dining Room (Sept. 2013)

THEN: Main Dining Room (Mid 1980s)

NOW: New Year’s Eve Party (2012)

THEN: New Year’s Eve Party (Mid 1970s)

THE CLUB NOW & THEN

MonMonMonMon TueTueTueTue WedWedWedWed ThuThuThuThu FriFriFriFri

1

Runner’s Stew Healthy Choice

2

3

Spicy Three Bean

4

Cajun Shrimp & Sausage

7

Chicken Noodle

8 Greek Tomato

& Spinach Healthy Choice

9

Beef Stew

10

White Chicken Chili

11 Lobster & Tomato Bisque

14

Beef Barley

15 Chicken & Wild Rice

Healthy Choice

16 Wisconsin

Beer & Cheese

17 Tuscan

Sausage & Bean

18

New England Clam Chowder

21 Chicken

Broccoli & Cheese

22 Mushroom

Barley Healthy Choice

23 Cream of Tomato &

Bleu Cheese

24

Chili

25

Salmon & Artichoke

28

Sportsman

29 Butternut Squash & Walnut

Healthy Choice

30

Reuben Soup

MonMonMonMon TueTueTueTue WedWedWedWed ThuThuThuThu FriFriFriFri

1

Pepper Crab

11

Beef Noodle

12

Roasted Three Onion

Healthy Choice

13

Cream of Spinach

14

White Turkey Chili

15

Sherry Shrimp & Cream

18

Curried Potato & Pea

19

Chicken & Wild Rice

Healthy Choice

20

Corn & Sweet Pepper

Chowder

21

Chili

22

Lobster Bisque

25

Beef Vegetable

26

Tomato Basil Healthy Choice

27 Cream of

Gorgonzola & Beef

4

Italian Wedding

5 Artichoke, Lemon &

Vegetable Healthy Choice

6

Chicken Pot Pie

7

Split Pea & Ham

8

New England Clam Chowder

October Soup CalendarOctober Soup CalendarOctober Soup CalendarOctober Soup Calendar

4 | The UC Newsletter

CHEF’S CORNERCHEF’S CORNERCHEF’S CORNERCHEF’S CORNER Executive Chef, Mike Schoenborn

November Soup CalendarNovember Soup CalendarNovember Soup CalendarNovember Soup Calendar

28 Happy

Thanksgiving

Club Closed

29

Club Closed

HOUSEMADE PIES HOUSEMADE PIES HOUSEMADE PIES HOUSEMADE PIES

Made in house by our Pastry Chef, Sondra!

DUTCH APPLE PIE $8.95

PUMPKIN PIE $8.95

RASPBERRY PIE $8.95

PECAN PIE $10.95

Call To Place Your Order!

Please allow 48 HOUR NOTICE for all pies!

Don’t forget the Whipped Cream! $2.95

Fall is here! It’s time for our...

31 Bloody

Black Bean & Eye Balls Halloween

New coffee at the ClubNew coffee at the ClubNew coffee at the ClubNew coffee at the Club

The Club recently started serving

Swiss Mountain Coffee.

Let us know what you think! b n

About Swiss Mountain

Swiss Mountain Coffee is a Private Label

Micro-Roaster. We currently have offices in

Michigan and Florida. Specialty grade coffee

beans are carefully selected and freshly

roasted. Our handcrafted roasting is done

using a Diedrich roaster. These roaster are

50-60% more energy efficient and cleaner

burning than other roasters currently on the

market. We also strive to choose coffee beans

that are sustainably grown without the use if

harmful chemicals or pesticides. Enjoy!

Bruce Boundy’s

Curried

Parsnip Soup

October & November 2013 | 5

CELEBRATING THE CLUB’S PAST PRESIDENTS

AT THE PRESIDENT’S OPEN HOUSE THIS PAST JUNE B

Thank you for your time and dedication serving your Club!

Pictured Above - Seated: Bob Benson, Shelley Irwin, Frank Dunten

Second Row: Valerie Feehan, Mark Smith, Larry Oberst, John Logie, Sharron Reynolds, Stephen Waterbury.

Back Row: Mal Cumming, Mike Ellis, Dave Muilenberg, Dana Baldwin, Skip Baxter, Larry Fredricks

6 | The UC Newsletter

October BirthdaysOctober BirthdaysOctober BirthdaysOctober Birthdays

Randall Johnson : 1

Bill Schuette : 1

John Dunn : 3

Diane Maher : 3

David Neff : 3

Judy Bregman : 4

James Bultman : 5

Christine Pigorsh : 5

Richard Young : 5

Peter Kok : 6

Michael Martin : 6

Juliette Cowall : 7

Charles Dutcher : 7

John Busch : 8

Leslie Brand : 9

Christopher Edgar : 9

Bruce Parsons : 9

Bob Malone : 11

Donald Duba : 12

Brian Lennon : 13

Milton Rohwer : 13

Jeffrey Dixon : 14

Nancy Olsen : 14

Thomas Sarb : 14

Craig Clark : 15

Daniel De Hoek : 16

Camille Donnelly : 16

Geoffrey Johnson : 16

John Lichtenberg : 16

James Weiss : 16

Joann Reeves : 17

Jeff Ridings : 18

Daniel S. De Witt : 19

Jeanne Long : 21

Stacy Beekman : 24

Richard Hillary II : 24

Christian Meyer : 24

Edward Talen : 25

Andrew Behler : 27

Karen Loth : 27

Charles Burpee : 28

David Poplin : 28

Ellen Satterlee : 28

Marci Chapin : 29

Timothy Liang : 30

Michelle Van Dyke : 30

Scott Gorsline : 31

Kathleen Hanenburg : 31

Bruce Young : 1

John Young : 1

Mary Beth Norris : 3

Peter Armstrong : 4

Lonson Barr : 4

Lynn Francis : 4

Doug Young : 4

Bruce Christensen : 5

Jon Muth : 5

Juan Olivarez : 5

Margaret Talburtt : 5

John Hunting : 7

November BirthdaysNovember BirthdaysNovember BirthdaysNovember Birthdays

Dave Hildenbrand : 15

Richard Roane : 15

Michael Stapleton : 16

Nancy Laferriere : 17

Elizabeth Jolly : 18

Norbert Kugele : 18

Frank Dunten : 19

Patrick Fox : 19

Frederick Deane : 20

Marsha Rappley : 20

Julie Ridenour : 20

Peter Sears : 21

Frederick Bogaert : 22

Eric De Long : 23

John Frey : 23

Anthony Kolenic : 25

David Miller : 25

Subramanian Ramamurthy : 25

Robert Van Dongen : 25

Steven Heacock : 26

Douglas Small : 26

Birgit Klohs : 27

John Reifel : 27

Lynn Jekkals : 28

Eugene Smary : 7

Kellie Castillo : 8

John Geaney : 8

Kelley Stoppels : 8

Patrick Samuels : 10

Steven M. Wilson : 11

Salvatore Pirrotta : 12

Gordon Quist : 12

Nancy Jonker : 13

Stephen Waterbury : 13

Richard Walker : 14

David Eisler : 15

The current Art Exhibit by Pamela Alderman displayed in the University

Club’s lobby will be taken down the second week of October. If you

haven’t viewed it yet, be sure to check out her amazing pieces before

they’re gone! You can also see Ms. Alderman’s ArtPrize entry, titled

Wing and a Prayer, across the street at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.

Do you know an artist that would like to display an exhibit in the

University Club’s lobby? The Art Committee is looking for our next

exhibit. Contact Cindi at the Club for information: 616-456-8623

Happy Birthday to the members below! When visiting the Club for lunch or dinner in the month of your birthday, members will receive a complimentary entrée! Reservations are appreciated.

October & November 2013 | 7

ANDI GILBERT, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR | JASON GOODELL, FACILITY SUPERVISOR | 616-456-8311

As you may have noticed, we offer four yoga classes on our schedule. I recently read an article

published by the Mayo Clinic explaining the benefits of Yoga and I thought I would share what

they had to say...

“Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines stretching exercises, controlled breathing and

relaxation. Yoga can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and improve heart function.

And almost anyone can do it.

Yoga is considered a mind-body type of complementary and alternative medicine practice.

Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve peacefulness of body and mind,

helping you relax, and manage stress and anxiety. The potential health benefits of yoga include:

Stress Reduction: A number of studies have shown that yoga can help reduce stress and anxiety. It can also

enhance your mood and overall sense of well-being.

Improved Fitness: Practicing yoga can lead to improved balance, flexibility, range of motion and strength.

And this means you're less likely to injure yourself in other physical endeavors or in your daily activities.

Management of Chronic Conditions: Yoga can help reduce risk factors for chronic diseases, such as heart disease

and high blood pressure. Yoga might also help alleviate chronic conditions, such as depression, pain, anxiety and

insomnia.”

In my opinion, one of the perks to being a member at the University Club is the fact that we have small, intimate Yoga

classes. Each student gets the attention needed to make sure that their form is correct. Also, our instructors are

experienced and able to modify based on the individuals needs. Try out one of the Yoga classes today! - Andi

1ST PLACE TEAM

Benefits of Yoga - Classes on Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30 am & 5:30 pm

2013 UNIVERSITY CLUB SUMMER GOLF LEAGUE The University Club Golf League was a time for great golf and hospitality at Blythefield

Country Club! Play was on Monday evening at 6:00 pm for 9 holes. Golfers often enjoyed

dinner and drinks after play. Think about joining in on the fun for the 2014 league!

2013 LEAGUE FINALS

1st Place: Tom Ranville and George Riddering

2nd Place: Randy Vaartjes and Robert Fraser

3rd Place: Joe Skendzel and Steve Bishop

4th Place: Richard Tyler and Joel VandeKieft

October 2013 Club CalendarOctober 2013 Club CalendarOctober 2013 Club CalendarOctober 2013 Club Calendar

1 Lions Club Lunch Broadway Promo ArtPrize Specials

2 Network Night: Wine Tasting Broadway Promo ArtPrize Specials

3 Rotary Club Lunch Broadway Promo ArtPrize Specials

4 Member Dining Broadway Promo ArtPrize Specials

5 Member Dining Broadway Promo ArtPrize Specials

6 Club Closed - Available for Private Parties

7 8 Lions Club Lunch Torch Club Dinner

9 Network Night: St. Cecilia Music Center

10

11 Pre-Symphony Dining

12 Pre-Symphony Dining

13 Club Closed - Available for Private Parties

14 15 Lions Club Lunch

16 Network Night: Jo Ellyn Clarey - Explosion of GR Women Running for Office

17 Rotary Club Lunch

18 Tequila Tasting Member Dining

19 Pre-Symphony Dining

20 Club Closed - Available for Private Parties

21

22 Lions Club Lunch

23 Network Night: Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

24 Rotary Club Lunch

25 Prime Rib & Seafood Night Pre-Symphony Dining

26 Pre-Symphony Dining

27 Club Closed - Available for Private Parties

28

29

30 Network Night: Halloween Themed Drinks & Apps

31 Rotary Club Lunch Halloween

NOVEMBER 1 Pre-Opera & Member Dining

2 UM vs. MSU Tailgate Party Pre-Opera & Member Dining

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

University Club of Grand Rapids

111 Lyon NW, Suite 1025

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Blind Tequila Tasting

Friday, October 18, 5:30 pm, $24.50++

Take the blind tasting challenge of five

tequilas! Test your brand knowledge

and palate preference! RSVP today!

DON’T MISS IT!

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