BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT DIRECTORS David Quinn Jackie Barnes VICE PRESIDENT Maureen Brown Manager'sMessage Joseph Zerbey Richard Hylant Brett Seymour TREASURER Gregory H. Wagoner Ron Pearson, General Manager, CCM Aaron Swiggum 419-254-2988 • [email protected] SECRETARY John Fedderke LEGAL COUNSEL Monthly House Rule Reminder: No member shall take from the Club any article belonging to the Club, Justice G. Johnson, Jr nor the library or Centennial Room any book, magazine or newspaper, nor mutilate or destroy same. TOLEDO CLUB STAFF ADMINISTRATION Ron Pearson, CCM, General Manager 2010 – The Year in Review The August shutdown was not for relaxing, 419-254-2988 I’m happy to say The Toledo Club had as numerous maintenance and restoration Miguel Cueto, Asst. General Manager a great year, starting with a new event projects were completed to make the 419-254-2977 “Dueling Pianos,” which was a resounding Club sparkle and run greener and more Nathalie Helm, Executive Assistant success. The crowd was electrified and the efficiently. During that time, many 419-254-2980 entire room was dancing. First Tuesday members took advantage of reciprocity, continued to be a hit with special drinks, but were anxious to return to the best FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE cuisine and service in Toledo! Nancy LaFountaine, Banquet/Catering Mgr. hors d’oeuvres and dinners not on the 419-254-2981 regular menu. More important was seeing The Member Appreciation Party, in new faces along with fellow members. September, was jammed with everyone Michael Rosendaul, Executive Chef The Club continued with the extremely glad to be back, looking forward to their 419-243-2200 ext. 2149 popular Wine and Dine nights. Members’ favorite monthly events. We also had our Charlotte Hall, Dining Room Manager Jam carried on its appeal every third first Members’ Jam and Talent Showcase, 419-243-2200 ext. 2134 Friday of the month. which allowed a few members to MEMBERSHIP February featured a new event known demonstrate their entertainment artistry. Jeremy Loesel, Membership Director as Exotic Seafood Night, along with the A Prospective Member Open House in 419-254-2997 popular annual events Wild Game Night, October was an incredible success, Sweetheart Dance and Spring Fling. recruiting 14 new members. The ACCOUNTING Another standard, the Squash Invitational President’s Dinner continued to grow in Ruth Fiser, Accounting Manager added a new twist – squash pros dancing participation. This year’s special guest, 419-254-2970 shirtless on table tops. The Turkey Buffet WJR Radio personality Paul W. Smith, Laura Van Camp, Accounting Analyst returned, and Cooking Class with Chef stated on air the next day, “if you are 419-254-2996 Michael was introduced in conjunction looking for excellent food and service, ATHLETIC with a health fair. you should belong to The Toledo Club.” John Seidel, Director/Squash Pro A new Red Room attraction began in May. Scotch Night presented single malt 419-254-2962 Jazz Night now has local jazz artists offerings, an outstanding gourmet meal performing every fourth Friday to very and professional commentary from expert Charissa Marconi, Fitness and Wellness David Reid. The month ended with the 419-254-2990 appreciative crowds. In April we experimented with Comedy Costume Halloween Party which SECURITY Night, and brought back an old favorite – attracted over 200 members and guests. David Rainey, Operations Manager Table-side cooking, which shows off our November was busy, starting with a 419-254-2967 culinary staff’s exquisite talents. Gourmet Wine Dinner featuring Bella May marked the beginning of the Vino wines from Italy. The Blade took T H E T O L E D O C L U B T O P I C S over the Club with 350 members and publication you have in your hands, The guests celebrating the paper’s 175th A publication of the Marketing Toledo Club Topics, which has received anniversary. A successful Armed Services Committee of The Toledo Club, published more compliments than I have space to Dinner filled the Main Dining Room eleven times per year mention here. Other activities included and after that, the Thanksgiving Day 235 14th Street • Toledo, Ohio 43604 Boxing Night, Saturday Night Alive and dinner buffet did likewise. 419-243-2200 • 419 - 254-2969 Fax the traditional Mother’s Day Buffet. www.toledoclub.org Another new event, Bourbon Tasting The year ended with a beautifully Contributing Photographers: Grand Lubell was launched in June. Also in that month, decorated Club, the charitable Christmas Sylvania, Ohio • 419-882-1984 trees and events like Wine and Glitter, Chef Mike and the Club earned First Christmas Tea Dance and finally the Designed by: Tony Barone Design Place in Presentation at ZooToDO, revived New Year’s Eve Gala needing two Maumee, Ohio • 419-866-4826 against very stiff competition from 40 other local restaurants and clubs. floors and bands to handle the attendees. Printing/Mailing by: As you can see, the Club truly had In July, we were back on the Willis B. something for everyone in the way of Kennedy Printing Co. • Findlay, Ohio Boyer for the Fourth with front row seats www.kennedyprintingcompany.com excellent dining and entertainment. for the fireworks and to enjoy a great I’m very proud of the team in place and the buffet dinner. Party in the Parking Lot Club’s progress. I look forward to serving ON THE COVER: Dave Quinn, President had a new format which was well received you as we continue to advance together. and Ron Pearson, General Manager and we finished with Charlotte’s Ribs Night. President'sMessage by Dave Quinn, President
The Marketing Committee has done an excellent job on The Toledo Club Topics. With their normal efficiency you should be reading this with just enough time to rush down to the Club and put in a last minute bid on one of our beautiful holiday trees. Thanks again to all those involved in the Club’s “Parade of Trees” and to all the members who enjoyed the Club during the holidays. We are on a fiscal year of June 30, so we are about halfway through the year. However, as I write this article I can only use numbers through October 31, 2010. Through October, we are off to a slower start primarily attributed to our banquet business. However, that doesn’t include what we hope to be a solid November and December. As I stated at our annual meeting in October, this fiscal year is expected to be tougher making it hard to repeat last year’s results. So our challenges continue, but we remain optimistic and will address issues as needed and keep you informed. My plan is to get the results through December, and send you a “State of the Club” letter in early February 2011. Our long term viability depends on membership, member’s usage, our banquet business and our ability to control our cost and to run our club at a profit. The board is excited about the usage of the Club, the quality of our food, our strides in membership and our ability to reduce our expenses while maintaining our quality service. We’d like to thank you for your continued support and we wish you all a prosperous and joyous 2011.
David Quinn President
JANUARY 2011 3 Art Collection F ernand Lungren was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, but he and his family moved to Toledo before he was a year old. After attending school in Toledo and, briefly, in Cincinnati, he enrolled at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art in Philadelphia, where he studed under Thomas Eakins. After completing his studies, he moved to New York City where he became a well- known illustrator for Scribner’s Magazine, Harper’s Monthly, The CenturyMagazine and other major publications. He later broadened his educational background by studying at the Académie Julian in Paris. Lungren is best known today for his paintings of the Southwest desert and Indian ceremonies of the Navajos, Apaches and Hopi. But in the l880s and 1890s, he established a reputation in New York, Paris and London for his fresh and realistic scenes of contemporary urban life. Death Valley at Sunrise Soon after returning to the States, Lungren moved out west to become an artist for the (in the Centennial Room) Santa Fe Railroad. Lauded by Theodore Roosevelt and Owen Wister for the “interpreting genius” of his desert scenes, his reputation was at its height. Although he was better known in Europe than he was in his own country at the time, he was associated with some of the principal figures in early 20th Century American art, among them Kenyon Cox, Joseph Pennell and James McNeill Whistler. Critics called him “A premier painter of the America Southwest” and praised his extraordinary color palette, such the variations of cerulean and other blues, the pale yellow tones and violet mountains that are used so effectively to highlight the structure of the land and effects of light in Death Valley at Sunrise. In 1907, Lungren moved to Santa Barbara, California, and built a rambling studio in Mission Canyon, next to the home of American novelist Stewart Edward White, whose books he had illustrated. From 1892-1932, his works were almost exclusively devoted to Native American life and folklore. He painted Hopi Snake Dance Fernand Harvey Lungren, ceremonies, Navajo villages and other scenes popular among Southwestern painters, but he always returned obsessively to Death Valley, the inspiration for the realistic, yet (1857-1932) haunting depiction of Death Valley at Sunrise, which is displayed in The Toledo Club’s Centennial Room. Lungren returned to the desert several times a year, drawing strength and inspiration from the grandeur and isolation of his surroundings. It was there that he became a friend of the Hopi Indians, perhaps the first white man to be adopted as a blood brother. In an interview with eastern journalist Thomas S. Parkhurst, Lungren – an artist with words as well as with paint – described the desert’s addictive, almost sexual, appeal. “You know, the desert gets me,” he said. “Its unfathomable mystery, its solitude, its unspeakable thrills, ecstasy, of wide spaces; its depressions, the great round dome of the heavens and the subtle caress of its feverish winds. “There may be poetry for thought in the ocean, but how much more of the desert, to me. It has a wild appeal; it thrills; it ensnares. I have not the power to resist its call. It is wonderful.”
4 JANUARY 2011 Art Collection Later, he said, “It awakens emotions I cannot describe. It fills Most of Lungren’s work – about 300 pieces – were bequeathed me with longing, it scourges me with regrets, it grips me to to the Santa Barbara Teachers’ College, which later became the the very soul and someday it will ‘get’ me.” University of California, Santa Barbara. A letter from J. Barrett His comment proved prophetic. During a trip into the Galleries, of Toledo, noted that “his works appear infrequently California desert in 1932, he was “stricken,” and his death on the market and that they usually are of small importance.” followed a week or so later in a Santa Barbara hospital, However, The Toledo Club’s painting might well be one of his according to a newspaper report. most important. It is one of the few illustrated in John Berger’s biography of the artist. The article speaks of friends who said they could not regret his passing as they knew the long years of loneliness and Found in a Toledo Club file, the letter (dated June 18, 1986) sorrow he had experienced since his wife passed away in 1918. describes how the Club became the proud owner of this His wounds had never healed, they said, and death was magnificent landscape. Arthur Secor, a Toledo Club member nothing he feared. There was no mention of any children. and vice president of the Toledo Museum of Art, apparently after many years of trying to buy the painting, was successful Friends carried out Lungren’s wishes for a simple funeral. in 1909. He then gave it to the Museum in April, 1929. The coffin bore an ancient Hopi tile for a nameplate and the only flowers were desert holly he had gathered some time Nathalie Helm, the club’s administrative executive assistant, before to be used for that purpose. His ashes and those of has also unearthed a copy of a typewritten letter by Fernand Lungren which not only describes the Death Valley desert, his wife were taken to the Arizona desert and scattered to but the view in the painting itself. the winds of the region he loved so well. “The time I have selected,” he wrote “is early morning about Sunrise and the direction of oad sight is across and up the valley toward the anon r ission c m , california distant ‘Last Chance’ mountains… The valley arbara santa b here is about ten miles wide and the Last Chance mountain is about sixty miles away beyond the shifting sand dunes of the Upper Valley.” Death Valley is a long narrow desert trough lying for the most part along the California-Nevada state line. Its floor is the bed of an evaporated lake of intense Writing for the California Desert Art online magazine, Ann Japenga says Lungren has alkalinity and is almost entirely below sea level. It is bounded on the west by the been “undersung.” “He mistrusted art Panamint Mountain range which include the Cotton Wood range. On the south dealers and was reluctant to sell his work, by the Avawatz and Owlhead Mountains, on the east by the Black Funeral and so he remained lesser-known than some Grapevine Mountains of the Amarcosa range while to the north the Last Chance more self-promoting artists,” she said. Mountains bar its arid shifting sands. The Valley has for years borne a sinister However, recent exhibits of his work are reputation based on actual events. It has taken large toll of life, not only of the original proof that Lungren’s reputation as a party which first gave it the name but many since then. In its hundred miles of premier artist of the Southwest remains length it abounds in startling formations and rather unbelievable if beautiful color intact. combinations difficult to assimilate when first seen, but the fascination of it grows In 2001, a comprehensive exhibit upon one with every day. Almost every hour a new combination of change in color featuring “The Art of Fernand Lungren” and form as the light shifts. Compellant and repellant it broods a thing apart, the was held at Laguna Art Museum in mystery of which will ever remain. It has done so for me for twenty years when going California. More recently, “The Desert into it really was an adventure, until now when it can be easily visited. The time I Speaks,” a Lungren show that included have selected is early morning about Sunrise and the direction of sight is across most of the Santa Barbara collection, and up the valley toward the distant “Last Chance” mountains. The floor of the was held at the Wilding Art Museum in Los Olivio, California, in valley thousands of feet below is largely composed of silt impregnated with alkaline September, 2010. salts and the light meandering lines are composed of encrusted salt covering bogs of unknown depth. From this point one looks down upon the lowest point below sea level – nearly 300 feet and raising the eyes one can see peeping over the Panamints the tip of Mount Whitney, the highest point in the United States proper. The valley here is about ten miles wide and the “Last Chance” Mountains are about sixty away beyond the shifting sand dunes of the Upper Valley.
JANUARY 2011 5 Fature e d Employee UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CLUB
Jan 4 First Tuesday Judy Harruf Jan 7 Members’ Jam Dining Room Manager Jan 28 Jazz in the Red Room by Ron Pearson Jan 28 Table-side cooking Judy’s service to The Toledo Club dates back to 1986. Her hospitality career began with a family restaurant called Lombardo’s. Before coming to the Club, she was employed as MARK YOUR CALENDARS manager of personnel at the Wyndham Hotel FUTURE CLUB EVENTS in Perrysburg’s French Quarter. Judy was part of the interview process in hiring Charlotte there, Feb 10 Wild Game Dinner so you can see she has an eye for talent and character. Feb 12 Valentine Dinner Dance Judy left the Club in 1995 to become dining room Feb 13 The Toledo Blade Presents “Bliss” Bridal Show manager at Stone Oak Country Club, then returned to Feb 25 Anna Givens and All-Star Jazz group in the Red Room The Toledo Club in 2000. Besides developing great rapport with the members and staff, she has a great work ethic that May 22 Taste of the Nations ensures your experience at the Club is a pleasant one. She Reservations at 419-243-2200 or toledoclub.org truly works hard at exceeding your expectations every visit. Need help with the website? Judy loves to travel and learn about cuisine in other Call Nathalie Helm at 419-254-2980 countries. Her travels have taken her to many parts of Europe and Asia. She also is an avid boater and even reels in a fish or two. She and her spouse, Lanny, just celebrated 25 years of marriage and have four children: John, Eric, Michelle and Sylvia. Thank you, Judy, for being a great team player at The Toledo Club French Club
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6 JANUARY 2011 UPCOMING EVENTS ARN O U D THE CIT Y January
Huntington Center Valentine Theatre PBR – Professional Bull Riders Romeo and Juliet: Russian National Ballet January 14 and 15 – 7:30 PM January 6 – 8:00 PM Kid Rock Encyclopedia Brown, by Donald J. Sobol, January 26 (time to be announced) adapted by Steven C. Anderson The residents of Idaville have given teenager Leroy Brown Stranahan Theatre the nickname of “Encyclopedia” because of his acute skill Rain – The Beatles Experience in deductive reasoning. Using a game show format, this January 18 and 19 – 8:00 PM production challenges individual audience members to match wits with the genius boy detective. Can you solve the mysteries? January 11– 2:00 PM The Music Man The Music Man follows fast talking traveling salesman Harold Hill in 1912 as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying musical instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band he vows to organize – despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef! January 30 – 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
T O L E D O Tloympo ed S hony Concert Series SYMPHONY Classic Series 2011 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM Bus transportation complimentary with dinner at The Toledo Club ($4 for bus only)
Classics IV – Ravel and The Sea – January 14 and 15 Enjoy an evening of tumultuous and tranquil beauty on the high seas before embarking on a trip to Paris. Mendelssohn Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Debussy La Mer Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand Ravel La Valse
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The Toledo Club Topics magazine is published for members and friends of the Club. We welcome your story ideas, comments and suggestions. If you have a photo, story or memory to share in The Toledo Club Topics magazine, please email it to Shirley or Nathalie Helm, or mail it c/o The Toledo Club, 235 14th St., Toledo, OH 43604 Shirley Levy, editor in chief, 419 536 9782 • e-mail [email protected]
JANUARY 2011 7 ItIt isis aa timetime toto reflect,reflect, aa timetime toto plan;plan; itit isis aa timetime toto reviewreview andand aa timetime toto dream.dream.
by Shirley Levy
8 JANUARY 2011
T he year 2011 is just the beginning of the new Dave Quinn President, Board of Directors decade for The Toledo Club, which has seen 12 decades come and go since it was organized in August, 1889. When Dave Quinn, vice president “In the same vein, we needed to The club’s fiscal year runs of investments with Wells Fargo, institute a food and beverage minimum, researches stocks and bonds, he looks but we realized that we needed to from July 1 to June 30. for quality and value. And he’s learned upgrade the food and the chef before Its officers are elected at the to prize the same attributes in his we could do that. That’s what I mean role as president of The Toledo Club. by putting the emphasis on quality,” annual meeting in October Reflecting on the challenges he faced he said. and the new board takes when he first took office in 2009, he “The board gave careful thought over in November. noted that a number of steps had about how to install the minimum already been taken to reduce costs. so that it wouldn’t be a financial But, as Charles Dickens “We had looked at personnel, utilities, burden. In addition to eating at the would surely have agreed taxes, anything and everything, starting Club, it can be satisfied by buying wine at a reasonable price or ordering if he were a member of The with the bigger items, but it seemed like despite every move we made, we take-out food. Toledo Club, January seems couldn’t get ahead of finances,” he said. ”Anything we tried to do is create a like a good time for a sit- “Two or three years ago we had a long time viability for the Club by one-time assessment and last year increasing the usage,” he said. “When down with the two men who we had a temporary assessment of people enjoy using the amenities, are considered responsible $65 a month, but although we needed it’s a long-term win-win situation. for its continuity: Dave Quinn, the money, it didn’t accomplish what “An important thing about The we wanted. president of the board of Toledo Club,“ he said, “is that even “It was an education for me that it though we’ve had tough times, directors, and Ron Pearson, was important to do things correctly,” belonging really does help you out. the club’s general manager. he said, “Even though we were The kids call it networking, but this having an economic slowdown, the is way beyond that. It’s something The two meetings were held answer was not to close the Main that happens naturally and it may not to evaluate the current status Dining Room or any other service have the quick results that people that the members expected to have. want, but it evolves over time. of the Club and plans for the “The key, I realized, was to find a way “Take First Tuesday, for example, an future. Each man considers to increase usage in all aspects. Not event I started four or five years ago. those subjects from a different just for monetary recovery, but we Few people come with an expectation needed people to come down so they of who they’ll sit with. You sit with perspective, but both made would enjoy themselves and stay someone new or that you don’t know it clear that the Club is not members. One way to accomplish and I think that works very well.“ only adapting to the times, that was to create new events; He has also encouraged committee another was to make the existing members to attend more events at but growing. services better.” the Club. “They’ve found that seeing That insight led to others. Continued next page
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people face to face really makes “Weddings, for example, are a good for a significant portion of the total their job and my job easier,” he source of revenue, but you can’t cost reduction. They were achieved said. “The Toledo Club has over control when people get married. by a combination of price and 600 members and how many do However, members are bringing energy conservation plus more you think you and I know?” in more events and that generates carefully monitored usage, he said. “Maybe some members don’t want more revenue.” “We have a contract with Gem to socialize because they want to use “As to membership,” he said, “it’s Engineering to oversee our building the Club for their own purposes,” stabilized and now has started services. They‘re looking at it from he acknowledged, “but if you’d going up again.” the standpoint of our energy cost like more social interaction, we’re Among the accomplishments he is and energy users,” he explained. going to provide that.” most proud of is the improvement “If there’s a spike in our electrical Still another goal is to expand the in food and beverage quality. “One usage they know something is wrong committees to include people with of the things we have enjoyed from and they can isolate the problem. a variety of interests, so they are Chef Mike Rosendaul is that he Before we change any large came from the mechanical HVAC item we check restaurant side of with them. If we’re going to solve the business as one problem we may be able to spend opposed to a club the same money and solve two. or country club,” he “Scott Hafner, our building said. “We knew we engineer, is really good and has had to increase the had lots of experience here. He quality and we have. installed automatic timers, changed He’s a good manager light bulbs and installed variable and has a wonderful speed motors. The windows staff that works very probably are too expensive to do efficiently under his now, but we’ve already done a lot of guidance.“ other low cost, high payback items. “Years ago we had “Labor costs also were a big budget the position of item that had to be reduced. A few purchasing agent. years ago we had to make a painful Now Chef and more likely to address different decision to let ten employees go, Miguel Cueto do that. As a result categories and different age groups. reduce hours, pay, and benefits; “That’s one of the biggest things of their ambassadorial skills, we’ll both union and non-union,” he we need to do,” he said. “I know host the strategic event, Taste of The said. “It was unfortunate but I’m people are busier now, but we are Nation, at The Toledo Club next proud that we’re doing more with looking for additional volunteers year. They do a wonderful job.” fewer people. Every department who want to help.” Another strategic development has a solid person at the head of it The budget and membership are was the Wine and Dine program and I really like the way employees his other main concerns. we instituted to get more people feel about the Club. “We have borrowed money to exist into the Main Dining Room. “It “I think the thing I’m most proud and last year we basically took the took a while before our members of is that the Military Appreciation credit line down somewhat, but in realized how much the quality and Dinner in November was so the normal course of business it value had improved but I think spectacular,” he said. “And The fluctuates and we’re still trying to they know now,” he said. Toledo Club Topics magazine, which find a business mix that will make He also is proud of the reduced was introduced during my term, is our finances work,” he said. utility costs last year, which account another great thing. I think the 10 JANUARY 2011 biggest thing is not just with myself, but what everyone did in the last five years to come together Ron Pearson General Manager and produce a solid year. “Instead of first thinking to increase dues or add assessments, we try to fund improvements outside of the budget. The Athletic Committe’s It’s only Monday afternoon when I like repairing furniture and upgrading First Annual Athletic Fundraiser is meet with him, but Ron Pearson has some restrooms with new lighting, an example of one such effort. already crossed off three-quarters of wall switches and new blinds.” the 41 items on the week’s to-do list. “The President’s Dinner, which was “We took a very in-depth look at energy earmarked to do needed renovations “My to-do list is huge,” he says.”There and utility costs,“ he said. “For example, to the Club, was another. The are so many different things I’ve got there were so many lights in the men’s furniture in the Centennial Room to oversee, like membership and the room on the first floor and they were is in desperate need of refinishing roster. To keep everything under on 24/7 because we have people staying control, I have an operating plan and in our hotel rooms. We installed sensor and upholstering so that’s what the prioritize the items on it. I look at it switches so the lights come on only board will focus on this year.” daily and update it every week. when someone is in the room. Energy- Future projects are likely to include “But the fiscal year is where we measure saving occupancy sensors also were other furniture, new windows, our performance financially and in installed in various other areas. paving the parking lot and terms of the physical plant and how “The consultants we hired for a nominal refurbishing the hotel rooms. So many members we’ve gained or are fee made a bunch of other recommend- far, nobody has volunteered for a down. A year ago, we had an operating ations and altogether we saved $200,000 renovations committee, but Dave deficit and a significant membership just by reducing our utility costs. We also says he would welcome the help. decline. In the fiscal year we just finished, were able to negotiate lower rates for ‘This is the worst time since the we had a significant improvement in both gas and electric consumption.” depression, so just to survive it profitability, but we’re not out of the In addition to his weekly to-do list, was something a lot of people woods yet.” Ron has a long list of maintenance didn’t think would happen. But “Evaluating our progress depends on projects that have to be done regularly you don’t quit, you try as hard as how you measure it,” he cautioned. or during shutdown. you can, and with a little bit of “Last year, the President’s Dinner “Every year the boiler is cleaned and luck, you succeed,” he said. “The and certain other events were held in inspected by the state. The fire alarm biggest thing is the Club is doing September and we wound up with an system also is tested and has to pass better. There was an operating operating profit. This year, because inspection by the fire marshal,” he said. profit in 2010 which didn’t include those events were scheduled later, “The hot air goes through tubes and depreciation. With it, we showed we lost $500. So now October rolls they need to be cleaned and drained. a slight loss. But if we cover most around and we’ve made $20,000. It We also test every sensor on all five of the depreciation in these times, ping pongs. floors to make sure they‘re working. that’s OK.” “Or look at it this way,” he said. “When “Also, the building is heated by steam, “When I took this on someone we finished the fiscal year in June, we so we have several steam traps that have told me, ‘Dave, leave it a better had paid down our line of credit. So to be inspected or replaced. Basically, place than when you came in.’ A now we go into a new budget in July, when a trap reaches a certain temperature, lot of things have come together which is one of our slowest months, it opens up and allows the steam to and I think I’ve done that so far. followed by the annual shutdown the escape. When the traps get old, they It’s been a good year,” he said. entire month of August. don’t always open and close they way “So we had to dip back into the line of they’re supposed to. credit to do some necessary improvements Continued next page JANUARY 2011 11 Continued from page 11
“Scott Hafner, our maintenance “And because of Jeremy (Loesel,) our of the Club by refurbishing the man who’s been here 20-plus membership director, the Club has lighting and furniture in all the years, is the guy who takes care turned the corner on membership,” rooms. We’ve still got a ways to of that, I don’t know what we’d do he said. “During the June-August go with that,” he said. “Other without him,” he said. period in 2009, we lost 50 members. big goals are getting a new paved “We also do a lot of preventive In 2010, we stayed even and didn’t parking lot and renovating our maintenance; cleaning, waxing and lose any ground. kitchen equipment. polishing everything throughout “We had between 660 and 700 “One of the biggest challenges is the Club and replacing things that members in November and Jeremy encouraging more members to are broken or worn out. This year was very pleased to report 15 new spend their business entertainment the kitchen was improved with a members to be presented for dollars here. That is huge in terms much needed walk-in cooler and approval. December, with the of sustaining the Club, but due to additional electrical outlets. We also Parade of Trees, Christmas holiday the economy, the number of office installed heating lamps that keep events and New Year’s Eve, was the parties and banquets are down,” the dinner plates warm. Before we best month we’ve had since I’ve he said. “On the other hand, had a temporary set-up, so we’re been here.” some of our business members very happy about that. “We’ve re-invented the Club,” “That’s not all we’ve done, but it he said. gives you a good idea of what we’ve “Another accomplishment I’m accomplished,” he said. proud of,” he added, “is that, In common with president Dave with the help of Dave Cameron, I Quinn, he considers his hiring of formulated a Marketing Committee Chef Michael Rosendaul a key to develop The Toledo Club Topics element in the continued success magazine. It’s not only on par with the long-running publications of of the Club. “Event after event, he other clubs, but it’s also more fun continues to come up with new and to read. And it increases members’ different things,” he said. “And one and readers’ awareness of the Club of the key things about him is that and what we have here. he likes to come out and talk to members about what they like or “There’s a mistaken perception by upgraded to full membership when want. That is so important because some non-members that it’s still a they saw what the Club had to offer. our members feel a close connection ‘boys’ club,’” Ron said. “And some “A lot of people don’t realize how with the Chef. of the old guys still complain that much is here, but you actually they can’t swim in the pool naked. “I’m so proud of the team I’ve could check in and never have to I just shake my head and remind assembled,” he said. “We’re all new go out,” he said. “You can get a them that we now have a number of to each other, so to speak, but we haircut, have your clothes dry primary members who are women. have a common goal to reinvent cleaned or tailored, stay overnight the service culture and add new “Another thing is that, except for and have breakfast, lunch and events. The bottom line is that the Saturday squash program, we dinner from high end to low cost. we’ve assembled a great team of don’t have any events for kids. I’m And you can have a pedicure or professionals who work well together trying to change that,” he said. manicure, work out in the fitness and we’ve basically returned the “I’m looking for six or eight women center or swimming pool, relax who will volunteer to formulate operations to profitability.” and watch TV, or go to the business events like Halloween parties and center and work on a computer. He attributes a 30 percent increase things like that. You’d really have everything you in members’ spending to the “As always, I also plan to continue need.” minimum and better quality food. to improve on the presentation
12 JANUARY 2011 Resolve in 2011... To Improve Your Speaking and Presentation Skills. Join us as a guest at a meeting of The Toledo Club Toastmasters to discover how Toastmasters can help boost your professional and personal success by polishing your communication skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Convenient location at The Toledo Club Garden Room Meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 7 AM –8:15 AM
For more information, contact Diane Kornowa at 419-537-1657 or [email protected]
JANUARY 2011 13 Food and beverageR e m minimums can be reached with food and ibeveragesn d purchased anywhere in the Club, includinge taker out orders and wine orders. : The amount is calculated by $ spent before tax (or service charge on banquets). To see a tally of purchases that count toward your minimum, log into your online account at toledoclub click on “Member Statements
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14 JANUARY 2011 4th Friday – February 18
Anna Givens returns to The Toledo Club Anna’s All-Star Group, features Toledo jazz legend, Claude Black, on piano. Virgil Rodgers, master of the trumpet and flugelhorn will provide counterpoint to Anna’s vocals while well known Toledo big band leader, Jeff McDonald, on drums, and Norm Damschroeder, will complete the rhythm section. This group was well received when they performed at The Toledo Club in late October, 2010. They will be playing a whole new set of classic tunes in the Red Room from 6PM to 8PM.
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Contact Jeremy Loesel Membership Director with a qualified lead and receive a $50 Club cash certificate good for any services at the Club. If your prospect joins, you will receive an additional $150 and your prospect will receive $500 that can be used toward initiation fee. There is no better time to join the Club! ($50 maximum will be given out on Business Class)
The 2010 Military Appreciation Dinner was a great success, and during the event, I was approached by Lt. Col. Chris “Bucket” Belli. Lt. Col. Belli mentioned the fact that the Club has several pictures of war ships and submarines in the Oak Room, but not one relating to the 180th Fighter Squadron, based here in Toledo. Lt. Col. Belli invited my wife Sue, and me, to their Pilot’s Christmas Dinner held at The Toledo Club on December 3, in the West Point Room. At that dinner, Lt. Col. Belli presented to me a lithograph of the F-16 Fighter, signed by each of the fighter pilots assigned to the squadron. He had the litho matted and framed and it now is proudly displayed in the Oak Room. A special Thank You goes out to the 180th Tactical Fighter Group for thinking of The Toledo Club for their second annual Pilot’s Christmas dinner and for the gift of this fine piece of art. Mike Goetz
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WINE OF THE MONTH THE GRAPE VINE “Marques de Casa Concha” Turbulent economic woes this year will play a defining role in the wine-drinking year ahead. Here are some 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon thoughts on how to minimize the impact of club D.O. Puente Alto, Chile statement stress. Most of the wine consumed at the Club comes from By the Bottle: $45 California. But the Golden State isn’t the value bonanza it could or should be. Yes, we have excellent wines at The Puente Alto Vineyards are located good prices, but not an oversupply. in the Andean foothills, 2000 feet above This is a great time to explore lesser known wines; sea level. This exceptional Cabernet is varietals and appellations that too often are overlooked aged in oak barrels for 14 months. or ignored. We have offered to our members through The oak adds generous helpings of the Wine and Dine event incredible quality/value vanilla and coffee notes. Striking wines with excellent reception; wines like Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley, Grüner Veltliner from Morello cherry aromas and subtle Austria, Malbec from Argentina, and Carmenere from fig flavors are synonymous with the Chile, just to mention a few. Puente Alto terroir. Kind tannins Our wine buying strategies will contribute to its fine structure on continue to focus on wines that the palate. Great pairing with Chef’s have the best ratio of quality to coffee and pepper rubbed bone-in value in the market, so we can offer our members a selection Angus fiilet mignon. that is top quality and fairly priced. Salud! To Your Health! Miguel Miguel
OUR DECEMBER COVER GIRL ? Apologies for neglecting to identify the young girl ? ??????? on the cover of our December issue of “Topics.” She is Alexa Mori, the 7 year-old daughter of members DID YOU KNOW? Michael and Kristen Mori. You can laugh your troubles away! Well, not your troubles exactly, but the stress they cause. Two California scientists, Dr. Lee Berk and Dr. Stanley Tan, both at Loma Linda University, have conducted studies showing that bouts of joyful laughter, which they call ”Laughercise,” lower bad cholesterol and raises good cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, decreases stress hormones, boosts your immunity and improves your mood. Best of all – it’s free, fun, and has no known negative side effects. Laughter clubs have been popular in India and Japan since the research was published in 2006.
JANUARY 2011 19 January2011 Dining & Events
Winter Hours 1 (October-March) Dining Reservations Club 419-243-2200, ext. 2134 Closed • Dining Service Main Dining Room: Third Floor 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Breakfast: First Wine Monday-Friday: Turkey Tuesday Family and Dine Wine Wine 7 AM-10 AM Buffet Dinner French and Dine and Dine Lunch: Night Family Monday-Friday: Dinner Club 11:30 AM-2 PM Dinner: Monday-Thursday* 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5:30 PM-9:00 PM Turkey Friday & Saturday* Family Family Wine Wine Wine Buffet 5:30 PM-9 PM Dinner Dinner and Dine and Dine and Dine *in Grill or Night West Point Room if MDR is closed Grill: Monday-Friday: 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 11:30 AM-2 PM Great Wine • Turkey Family Family Books and Dine Wine Beverage Service Buffet Dinner Dinner Club Members’ and Dine Oak Room Pub: Night Wine First Floor Jam Monday-Friday: and Dine 4 PM-9 PM
• 2 24 25 26 27 28Jazz in 29 Dress Code Wine Red Room Proper business Turkey Family Family Wine and Dine Buffet Dinner Dinner casual attire is and Dine Wine Table-Side required during Night and Dine dining and Cooking beverage hours • Main Dining Room 30 31 1 January Birthday Club Monday & Friday Members with January birthdays may enjoy a complimentary dinner* Men: Jackets/no tie provided with the birthday gift certificate they received. required Gift certificates may be used at the Club any regular dining evening hours Business Casual: during January. Collared shirt, pressed pants. * Entrees $35 and over and Wine & Dine are not included. Cannot be combined with other coupons No shorts, t-shirts, athletic apparel, ball caps, denim, etc. Contact Nancy LaFountaine, Banquet & Catering Manager, for all your catering needs, including weddings 419.254.2981 20 JANUARY 2011 January2011 Athletic & Events
1 Winter Hours (October-March) Athletic Fitness & Wellness Ctr. Department 419-254-2990 Closed Squash Courts 419-254-2965 Monday-Thursday 5:45 AM-9 PM Aqua 2 3 Aerobics 4 Body 5 5:30 AM 6 7 8 Friday 5:45 AM-8 PM 8:30-9:30 AM Sculpt Yoga Runners 5:45 AM Saturday 8 AM-6 PM BP Screenings 9-10 AM Body 9-10 AM Sunday (Main Lobby) Aqua Runners 7-8 AM/5-6 PM Member Aerobics Sculpt Junior 10AM-5PM Guest Day Aqua Holiday Hold-out 8:30-9:30 AM 9-10 AM Program • Weigh-ins Aerobics Barber Shop: 1st Floor Holiday Hold-out Holiday Hold-out 8:30-9:30 AM 9AM-12:30 PM First 64 Handicap Weigh-ins Weigh-ins Cheryl Sabin Tournament Begins 419-254-2979
Wednesday-Friday ouqua 8 AM-5 PM 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Yoga Aerobics 5:30 AM 5:45 AM Closed Monday 8:30-9:30 AM Body Runners Body Runners 9-10 AM & Tuesday Indoor Sculpt Aqua Sculpt Aqua Junior • 9-10 AM Aerobics 9-10 AM Program Tailor Shop: 5th Floor Marathon Aerobics Lawson Murrell Begins 8:30-9:30 AM 8:30-9:30 AM 9AM-12:30 PM 419-243-2200, ext. 2152 Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-1 PM
16 17 Aqua 18 19 20 21 22 or by appointment Yoga Aerobics 5:30 AM 5:45 AM • 8:30-9:30 AM Body Runners Body Runners 9-10 AM Business Center: 2nd Floor Sculpt Sculpt Access after hours Masters Aqua Aqua Junior via Security Squash 9-10 AM Aerobics 9-10 AM Aerobics Program 419-243-2200 Round Robin 8:30-9:30 AM 8:30-9:30 AM 9AM-12:30 PM Monday-Friday & Dinner 7 AM-8 PM
• 23 24 25 26 27 28 5:45 AM 29 Other Club Services: Runners Greta Mitchell, 5:30 AM Aqua Yoga Lic. Massage Therapist Aqua Body Runners Body 419-381-8195 Aerobics Sculpt Sculpt Aerobics 9-10 AM Aqua 8:30-9:30 AM Patrick Laube, 8:30-9:30 AM 9-10 AM Aerobics 9-10 AM Toledo City Massage Therapist 8:30-9:30 AM Toledo City Championships 419-376-7633 Championships Linda Litten, Massage: Get in touch with its many health benefits Manicurist 30 31 1 Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. 419-254-2979 It’s increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of Diamond, Aqua medical conditions and situations. For many decades massage has been offered at Leather Specialist Aerobics The Toledo Club for the increased benefit of the members. Some studies have found 419-254-2979 massage helpful for stress relief, managing anxiety and depression, pain, stiffness, 8:30-9:30 AM blood pressure control, sports-related injuries, and boosting immunity. • Kid’s Room/Baby Sitting Call Patrick Laube at 419-376-7633 or Greta Mitchell at 419-381-8195 With 48 hours notice to schedule your massage appointment today 419-254-2962
JANUARY 2011 21 THANK YOU In special appreciation to the following people who hosted or sponsored an event in the month of DCEERE MB
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JANUARY 2011 23 24 JANUARY 2011 JanuaryANNIVERSARIES At The tOLEDO CLUB 10 Year Anniversary Byrne C. Stapelton Jan. 23, 2001 10 25 Year+ Anniversary Rudolph A. Peckinpaugh, Sr Jan. 1, 1952 59 George M. Korhumel Jan. 1, 1958 53 Robert F. Cavalear Jan. 1, 1962 49 Barbara Baker Jan. 1, 1965 46 John K. Clement Jan. 1, 1965 46 Donald F. Melhorn Jan. 1, 1965 46 Harry C. Mack Jan. 1, 1966 45 Fred W. Bostleman Jan. 1, 1967 44 Robert E. O’Brien Jan. 1, 1967 44 Justice E. Johnson Jan. 1, 1970 41 Anthony R. Geraci Jan. 1, 1972 39 William F. Bates Jan. 1, 1974 37 Geneva D. Rodgers Jan. 1, 1974 37 Lowell E. Roe Jan. 1, 1974 37 Edward Kallile Jan. 1, 1979 32 Scott B. Libbe Jan. 1, 1982 29 Lillian Bosch Jan. 1, 1984 27 Member Comments
Magnificent job last night for the “ Boys and Girls Fundraiser. Truly one of the best events I have attended GA USRE T BOOKS DISC S ION anywhere. We must have dazzled a lot of people who are not members! GROUP John Fedderke ” The Great Books Discussion Group is an opportunity to discuss stimulating books with old friends and new. We “Nancy, meet at noon on the third Thursday of each month. All Thank you for the wonderful events meetings are at The Toledo Club except during the August you planned for our family. shutdown when we meet at Belmont Country Club. Everyone is still talking about We read an eclectic combination of the classics and modern the wedding and wanted a “do over” for JP and works. Books are chosen by consensus of the members. Each Angie’s first anniversary. month we have a member volunteer to be the discussion leader. We publish the selections several months in advance Katie’s shower was perfect. to allow time to do the reading. The food, the cake and the service was over the top. New members are always Kate’s mother-in-law and all the welcome. You can simply drop relation were really impressed and in one of our meetings (the room had a great time. I think you’ve set is always posted in the elevator) the bar pretty high for future events. or contact me for more Sue Grajczyk ” information. Great lunch. The encrusted whitefish Bill Vaughan “ was excellent! 419 877 5245 Hendricus Albregt” [email protected] JANUARY 2011 25 Introducing new memBers
As the new Membership Director I wish to present the demographics of members at The Reminder Toledo Club. I know you will find this very Many events have on-line reservations! Did you know when you book online your interesting. reservation is automatically recorded and a The longest-standing member is Elizabeth confirming email goes out to you immediately? Farmer, who has belonged to the Club for 69 No more leaving messages and waiting for a call back confirming your reservation. years. Donna Peters has been a member for We know you are busy – be assured that booking 67 years; Mary Lou Fox, 62 years, and James online is the most foolproof and fastest way and William Murtagh, 61 years. Without to reserve a spot at a Club event. listing everybody, Rudy Peckinpaugh, Sr., Check out our website at www.toledoclub.org this month will hit 59 years as a member. Fourteen additional members have belonged Jeremy LOESEL to the Club over 50 years; 43 people have Intermediate Membership Director been members for 40 years; 85 have 30 years Almas Munawar – 419.254.2997 of membership and 105, 20 years. Homemaker [email protected] The Club has 95 members under the age of Sponsored by Andrea Price and Brett Seymour 40 and 91 members over the age of 80. Also, Junior 30 of the Club’s primary members are women. Bo Freeman – So we have a very diverse membership that Financial planner, Northwestern Mutual uses the Club in many ways. Sponsored by Tyson Fankhauser, Brian Kurtz and Over the past year, we are positive 11 Junior Antonio Russo Members, positive three Intermediate Members Michael Todd – and up 18 in the Business Family Category. Merchandiser, ADM Grain Overall, our net membership gain is 18. This Sponsored by Jim Burnor, Antonio Russo and turn-around is nothing short of remarkable Emilie Richardson considering that from November, 2008, to Brad Patterson – November, 2009, we lost roughly 80 net Financial planner, Northwestern Mutual members. Sponsored by Brian Kurtz, Antonio Russo and The Membership Committee will be placing Bo Freeman a strong focus on Resident membership over Business Family the next year due to the incredible value this Janna Lazelle-Lake – classification has to offer to our prospects. The Owner, Lazelle-Lake Consulting Toledo Club truly has it all – athletics, local Sponsored by JoAnn Phipps and Barbara Bettinger and nationwide reciprocity, the finest social events in Toledo and a remarkable dining Business Individual facility that rivals the best in the country. I am Craig Findley – thrilled to be a part of this wonderful culture Sr. Vice President, Findley-Wise Group of professionals and want to give a special Sponsored by James Findley and Brian Kurtz thanks to all the members who have been Welcome back: supportive of the ambassador program and Paul Devers helped the new members feel at home. Waqas Adeel Paul LaMarre Jeremy P. Loesel 26 JANUARY 2011 S QAthleticUASH News
Charity Open Raises Funds for Assistance Dogs of America Our Charity Open 2010, with players from tiers 3-11, raised over $2000 for the Assistance Dogs of America. Once again this year, Tim ‘Bubba’ Schmidt matched the funds from all of the donors from his entire tier! Event chair Brecken Libbe helped to motivate our tier leaders: John Longthorne, Pete Winovich, Scott Libbe, Sara Haynes, Jack Niggemyer and Erin Betz. Our winners are listed below, but the Assistance Dogs of America are the real champs. Thanks to all who played or gave. (Please note: Some combined tiers were handicapped!) Tier 3 – Fateh Ahmed over John Longthorne 3-0 6th place (left)Nick DeMarco 5th place (right) Rich Effler Tier 4/5 – Brad Rowe (+5) over Brett Seymour 3-0** Tier 6/7 – Tom Swigart over Tenley Seidel 3-1 Tier 8/9 – Ryan Leslie over Riaz Chaudhary 3-0 Tier 10 – Ryan Price over Doug Kearns 3-2 Tier 11 – Linda Hoyt over Maria Bronson 3-2 John A. Seidel Athletic Director and 30th Annual Memorial Tourney Goes to Seidel Squash Professional Host professional John Seidel defeated Andrew Effler 3-0 in the 419.254.2962 final to win the 30th Memorial Tournament. Games two and three were tight as Effler went into “retriever” mode, but Seidel [email protected]
was not to be denied following the game one full facial he 8th place (left)Jim Blanchard received. Effler snuck by Drew Snell 3-0 in the semi-finals as 7th (right) Matt Osburn Seidel struggled to put Lamont Thurston away in five games. Snell won the 3⁄4 playoff 3-0 over Thurston and the upset of the tournament had Rich Effler beating Nick DeMarco for the 5/6 positions, 3-1. Matty Osburn beat Jim Blanchard for the 7/8 slots. Billiards Players Wanted! The Athletic Department is planning to host a pool tournament of traditional 8-ball and we’re looking for players. The Club’s pool table is beautiful and under-utilized, but ready for action! Please call John at ext. 2962 to get in. The Big Ugly is Coming! By very popular demand: The Big Ugly weight loss program will start with weigh-ins January 12, 13, and 14. Over the next nine weeks, participants will be asked to lose five percent of their body weight in the ensuing 90 days. Final weigh-ins will be held March 16 and 17 and the winners will meet on Thursday, March 24, in the Oak Room to enjoy beverages and food from those who don’t meet their quota! See John or Charissa to sign up. Dan Peffley Wins “Dawn Patrol” Wild Turkey Shootout The dawn patrol of The Toledo Club squash circles went head to head in the pre- Thanksgiving tradition of the Wild Turkey Shootout. The 5:45 AM “sharp” start time scared off some participants but not as much as the thought of a shot of Wild Turkey at that time in the morning! Peffley overcame challenges from second place Peter Poll, defending champ Bill Kitson, Kris Gerken and Jeff Urbanski to win the handicap title. Congratulations! JANUARY 2011 27 F SItnES & WELLAthleticNESS CENTER News
Move of the Month CHARISSA MARCONI Ball Chest Press: BS, WITS The chest press is one of the most popular exercises to define the large Fitness & Wellness Ctr. muscles
The Athletic Committee hosted the First Annual Athletic Fundraiser and we want to thank everyone who bought tickets, came out and participated and bid on auction items. The items included golf packages, Mud Hens and Walleye tickets, a spa package, glass items, and Red Wings tickets. A very big thank you to the committee who put in a full-time effort to make it all work: Marty Connors (Athletic Committee Chair), Mike Goetz, Jim Burnor Jr., Alex Due, Gary McBride and Greg Wagoner. Sue Goetz, John Stockwell and Spencer Stone were the big winners of the night. Wherever you are in your life’s journey, remember that it’s not how fast you travel that counts. What truly matters is how you spend the time given to you. Why be in such a hurry? Where are you headed anyway? There will always be mountains to climb and seas to cross. Spend time savoring the moment just where you are. Are you with your family? Are you with friends? Be in that moment and really have fun. Are you at the fitness center and worrying about where you need to be next or what you are having for dinner? Part of our workout is also a mental stress release. Give your mind a rest and focus on your workout. Don’t always put your workout on autopilot; challenge your muscles and rest your mind.
28 JANUARY 2011 Athletic News Did you make another healthy New Year’s since she can no longer play tennis. When I asked resolution? Bob Lucas (more than once), he replied “OK, Beginning an exercise program to keep fit is one OK, OK ... I gotta lose 15 pounds by March 1 and thing. Staying with the program and keeping your won’t start on it till New Years Day! I’m at 215 motivation high is another. Many find a resolution right now and will make sure I’m not more than is easy to make, but few are able to reap the benefits. that on New Year’s Day. That looks like about two Are you hoping to finally push through and do pounds per week should do it.” what must be done to stay fit? I asked some of our Pete Winovich wants to “join the AM runners.” members and this is what they want out of 2011: We saw him once and never saw him again. Come Gary McBride says, “I am committed to achieve back to us, Pete! a base that will permit me to commence training John Lewis said “no chips and chocolate after mid-January for the May 1 dinner. This probably accounts for the majority of Avenue of the Giants Marathon.” Gary has run my unnecessary calories.” Mr. Lewis knows that it many marathons, but a nagging injury this past is exercise in combination with smart eating that year has kept him off the roads. helps maintain weight and shed pounds. I got Karen Schoenberger and daughter Nikki are a chance to speak with Art Smith who wants to committed to be “exercise buddies with each other lose an inch off his waist. Exercise in combination after school and work.” With Nikki going away to with mindful eating will help you on your way! college next year, this is time well spent together. Just remember, if you take the time to come in to Connie Barron-Smith would like to “adopt work out, take the time to do it right all day long healthy habits to live a healthier lifestyle. I don’t and tell yourself “the craving will soon pass.” want to do the regular resolutions to lose weight. Personally, I would rather have the craving than It has to be a lifestyle change.” Mrs. Barron-Smith the guilt afterwards. would also like to do more regular aerobic exercise
M assage: Get in touch with its many health benefits Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It’s increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations. Massage has been offered at The Toledo Club for many decades. Some studies have found massage helpful for stress relief, managing anxiety and depression, pain, stiffness, blood pressure control, sports-related injuries, and boosting immunity. Call Patrick Laube at (419) 376-7633 or Greta Mitchell at (419) 381-8195 to schedule your massage appointment today.
JANUARY 2011 29 fromRumblings the oak room
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. The holidays can be very hectic and stressful. I found that to be the case for me. Not that anybody out there cares, but this year’s yuletide season is overwhelming me and it’s only the first week of December. I find myself sitting in the Business Center, here at the Club, trying to come up with an idea for this article and so far I’m not having any luck. Circumstances have left me without a computer at home, forcing me to do my writing here. I’m already three days late with this and the pressure on me to get it done mounts with every passing hour. Pearson is riding my***, threatening to hold my pay check until it’s done. The Marketing Committee is wondering what’s going on. The editor wants to use my space for more ads so the Club can make more money. DENNIS Donatini My head is ready to explode. I can hear the screams emulating from the Oak Room Oak Room Director below demanding my presence. Earlier, I put up a sign telling them we’re working on the honor system (not that any of them are honorable) today and that they should make their own drinks and just write down what they had along with their membership number. Unfortunately, they have found out where I am and are now calling me with questions. What goes in first, the ice or the booze? What’s my member number? Where’s the food? Why isn’t Delaney writing his drinks down? Is he special or something? I’ve got to get down there. Fast forward... It’s Monday, and now the column is six days late. Nothing has been done with this since last week. We chose to start remodeling our home during the holidays, bad idea. My wife needed me to help her to pick out things, which really means she wants me to agree with all her choices, with enthusiasm. The woman wanted to go to a lot of different places and check prices. It was driving me crazy. I kept telling her I had to complete my column for the club’s magazine. It is past due. It was then she hit me with the “What’s more important question.” What’s more important to you, the club’s magazine or me? It was there I made a BIG mistake. I hesitated... not long, but long enough to give her the idea that she might not be the answer to that question. Well, of course, after that I was putty in her hands. I spent four days picking out furniture, paint, floors, replacement windows, patio doors, window treatments, and a lot of other stuff I can’t remember. I convinced her to get most of the stuff at Anderson’s. They’re a local company, very active in the community, and Dick’s a member. I figured if he read this column he might give me some of my money back. Well, I’m just not coming up with anything. Sorry. So the next time you search for my article don’t be surprised if you find ads for a funeral home and “I crapped my pants” diapers. Thank you for your time, this time, and hopefully there will be a next time. Stay thirsty my friends.
30 JANUARY 2011 Cuisineat the club
Dear Members, Happy New Year! 2010 was a great year. We had a dramatic increase in members enjoying Table-side cooking ! dinner at the Club. We also saw an increase in Only at the Toledo Club ! the number of events we hosted as well. 2011 will be even better. Saturday, January 29 I am looking forward to “Table-side cooking Join your fellow members in the night” coming January 29. If you have not enjoyed an evening of table-side cooking, you Main Dining Room and be ready to be MICHAEL ROSENDAUL must come to this one. Miguel and I will be taken to a whole new dining experience. Executive Chef, preparing salads, entrees and desserts for your Chef Michael and Miguel Cueto pleasure and entertainment. The past two 419.243.2200 Ext, 2149 will prepare table side dishes for you. dinners were an overwhelming success. [email protected] See how they do it! A favorite of mine for the winter is a hardy Also try a FLAMING ROPE ! braised lamb shank. The tender rich meat, a Regular dinner menus are also available slow-cooked delight, is amazing for dinner. Make extra; the leftovers are even better. The Reservations at 419-243-2200 broth reserved can be the base for a rich lamb and couscous soup. The meat can be used as a filling for shepherd’s pie, lamb stew or even a pasta dish with peppers and feta cheese (yum!)
Become a Fan of The Toledo Club! Chef Mike
Braised Lamb Shanks Serves 4 (with extras) Ingredients: Lamb shanks, 8 pieces 1 1/2 cups red wine 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 2 tbl blended olive oil 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 tsp black pepper 1 1/2 cups onions, diced fine 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme Zest of 1 lemon, minced 3/4 cup carrots, diced fine 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary 1 tbl minced garlic Please remember: 3/4 cup celery, diced fine 1 tbl chopped fresh parsley Make dinner Preparation: reservations 1. Heat olive oil in heavy pan large enough to hold all shanks in a single layer. when dining 2. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper, brown on all sides and set aside. 3. Add carrots, onion, celery and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent. in the Main Dining 4. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Room 5. Return shanks to pan and cover. (If pan is too small, put in roasting pan.) 6. Bake in 350º oven for approx. 2-2 1/2 hours until ‘falling-off-bone’ tender. 7. Broth, or “jus,” can be strained and thickened if preferred. Serve with a crushed potato and steamed Brussels sprouts.
JANUARY 2011 31 Dining Room Bu by Karen Klein zz
January’s forecast calls for cold and snowflakes and Circle January 29 as Table-side cooking returns. This nothing warms the toes and soul like sipping SOUP will be a “reservations only” event so that Miguel, Chef in our beautiful warm elegant dining room. Recall Michael and a guest chef can accommodate everyone. that “MMM Good” advertising line? Well, the Club’s I’d bet Steak Diane will be the most popular entree; kitchen has John Robb as Soupmaster and his are however, those veal dishes are so succulent. And how definitely better. He worked many years alongside fun to see the flames fly and hear that sizzle – a true Jenny and not only has continued her recipes, but treat for the senses. developed a few of his own. All are made from Wine and Dine is now available on Saturday evenings. scratch; no soup starter here! Turkey Gumbo is always Did you know all the saltwater fish is fresh, sent from on Tuesday (wonder why?), Manhattan clam chowder Foley’s of Boston? A bit more expensive, but excellent is traditional on Friday and in between any of the meals do start with quality ingredients. I personally three choices offered might be chicken velvet, beef think Chef Michael has great fun concocting those barley, potato leek, chicken noodle or chicken lime entrees! And most are fat- and calorie- kind to the body. tortilla. French onion is always available. A wintertime An improved and expanded wine list is now with the treat is his chili with cheese on top and a side of menu. Miguel has added more wines, available by the cornbread. Add an appetizer to try glass, which is marvelous for couples who just can’t something different. quite agree on quite everything. If you do agree on a bottle Go ahead, pamper and fail to finish, your yourself. Do try server will gladly lunch at the hot seal it. One Club twice in would not January. Call wish to be a friend to stopped by join you the men in for an old blue with an fashioned open container. chat and winter But drive safely potage. Your toes and be around for and soul will feel February. better for it!
32 JANUARY 2011 JANUARY 2011 33 2010 – 2011 C o m m i t t e e s
Finance Marketing Chairman Chairman Aaron Swiggum David Cameron Joseph Colturi John Fedderke Michael T. Marciniak Amber Gresh Jodi Miehls Fred Harrington Mark Ralston Thomas Klein Dirk VanHeyst Shirley Levy Membership Joe Zerbey Social/Entertainment Chairman Chairman David Seibenick Athletic Kirk Mizerek Jackie Barnes Chairman Art & Maria Bronson Dominic Bruno Marty Connors Craig Herschel Eleanor Quin Jim Burnor Jr. Joy Hyman Scott Rozanski Alex Due Justice Johnson Antonio Russo Mike Goetz Kevin Kwiatkowski Brett Seymour Gary McBride Michael Mori Dock Treece Greg Wagoner David Quinn Zak Vassar Lisa Rozanski Pete Winovich Squash Chairman Food/Beverage meeting schedule Mike Goetz Chairman Jim Burnor Ben Brown Alex Due JanuaryJanuary 4 Maureen Brown Social/Entertainment Committee Tyson Fankhauser Joseph Colturi January 11 Jeffrey Levesque Dan Effler Squash Committee Brecken Libbe Amir Khan January 17 Finance Committee Frank Manning Karen Klein January 18 Greg Wagoner John MacKay Food/Beverage Committee Kathy Mikolajczak January 18 Roger Peluso Membership Committee Ann Sanford January 19 Betty Sherman Board Meeting January 20 Athletic Committee January 25 Marketing Committee
34 JANUARY 2011 The Toledo ClubMembers of the Board of Directors
President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Legal Counsel David Quinn Joe Zerbey Aaron D. Swiggum John Fedderke Justice G. Johnson, Jr. Wells Fargo Advisors The Toledo Blade William Vaughan Co. John Fedderke Co. Marshall, Melhorn, LLC 7335 Crossleigh Ct., Ste. 100 541 N. Superior Street 145 Chesterfield Lane 2551 Riverview Drive Four Seagate Toledo, OH 43617 Toledo, OH 43660 Maumee, OH 43537 Maumee, OH 43537 Toledo, OH 43604 419-537-1741 Business Tel 419-724-6217 Business Tel 419-891-1040 Business Tel 419-297-6559 Business Tel 419-249-7100 Business Tel 419-531-9039 Fax 419-724-6166 Fax 419-891-1065 Fax 419-893-6200 Fax 419-262-0312 Cell 419-367-3601 Cell 419-654-9990 Cell 419-206-9518 Cell 419-297-6559 Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Director Director Director Director Director Jacqueline Barnes Maureen G. Brown Richard Hylant Brett Seymour Gregory H. Wagoner Renhill Staffing Services Fifth Third Bank Hylant Group Seymour & Associates Anspach Meeks Ellenberger LLP 28315 Kensington Lane #B One Seagate, 550 N. Summit 811 Madison Ave., 1760 Manley Road 300 Madison Ave., Ste. 1600 Perrysburg, OH 43551 Toledo, OH 43604 P.O. Box 1687 Maumee, OH 43537 Toledo, OH 43604 419-254-2820 Business Tel 419-259-0204 Business Tel Toledo, OH 43607 419-887-6272 Business Tel 419-246-5757 Business Tel 419-254-2915 Fax 419-259-7823 Fax 419-259-2723 Business Tel 419-467-3302 Cell 419-321-6979 Fax 419- 261-0781 Cell 419-250-8773 Cell 419-255-7557 Fax [email protected] 419-356-0625 Cell [email protected] [email protected] 419-356-7018 Cell [email protected] [email protected]
Committee chairs
Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman Finance Social & Food & Beverage Membership Marketing Athletic Squash Aaron Swiggum Entertainment Ben Brown David Seibenick David Cameron Marty Connors Mike Goetz Kirk Mizerek
JANUARY 2011 35 HolidayhappeningS at the Club!
36 36 JANUARY 20112011 Photos by Grand Lubell Photography and Art Bronson. See more photos at www.toledoclub.smugmug.com JANUARY 2011 37 MB EM ER NEWS
Toledo Club member Ernest Weaver’s daughter Elizabeth completed the Ford Ironman World Championship held at Kona Beach, Hawaii, October 9, with a 13:22:38 finish and a 17th place ranking in her age group. The grueling competition includes 22.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking and a 26.2 mile marathon. “The run photo (left) gives you an idea of how I was,” she said. “I had ice in my hat – that’s why it’s on crooked – and in my jog bra, which is why I’m totally soaked. But it was a great day.” Elizabeth attributes much of her success to her father and to her late mother Alice Ohlinger Weaver, “They never failed to give my sisters and me every encouragement and opportunity possible and they were always proud of what we did,” she said. Elizabeth, 56, received her PhD at the University of Virginia. She is Associate General Counsel for Freddie Mac. She is married to John Schnitker, also a native Toledoan. A special report on the Kona Ironman, which includes 22.4 miles of swimming,112 miles of biking and a 26.2 mile marathon, was aired on NBC on Saturday, December 18.
38 JANUARY 2011 Smith-Hyde Wedding. Among Amanda Smith’s fondest childhood memories are the turkey buffet dinners she shared with her family at The Toledo Club. Her grandfather, Richard E. Smith, used to invite the entire family on Monday nights, according to her parents Richard and Amy Smith. “R. E. was a long-time member of the Club before passing in 1998,” Richard said. “My mother Jean Canning Smith (the owner of Trans-World Shipping) still belongs and my brother Regan uses The Toledo Club for many of his business functions.” Amanda married Nathan Hyde at the Columbia Club, in Indianapolis, on September 25, 2010. Although her parents weren’t members, they were able to have their wedding there due to the reciprocity between the Columbia Club and The Toledo Club, one of the “perks” of Jean’s membership here. Jean said the couple chose the Columbia Club because it reminded her granddaughter of all the fun memories at the Club here. “Amanda had such fond memories of the turkey buffets at The Toledo Club that the meal she picked for her wedding reception was, what else, turkey, dressing, potatoes and green beans,” her father said.” Pureed roasted butternut squash soup started the dinner and a pumpkin-flavored wedding cake completed Will & Amy Lewis. her homage to a very special memory and the beginning of a new life. Wedding bells rang for Will and Amy “The facilities at the Columbia Club were Lewis, on May 25, 2010, in Boulder, beautiful and the planning assistance rendered Colorado. The couple met while students by the catering manager, as well as the at the University of Colorado and interaction with the many vendors was currently live and work in Toledo. exemplary, leading to what I believe was “Will and Amy are both at least fifth a picture-perfect wedding. generation members of The Toledo “The guests stayed at the Columbia Club, so Club, as far as I can tell,” Will’s mother no traveling was required between the wedding, Peggy Lewis said in an e-mail to The held in the main lobby, and the reception in Toledo Club Topics. “I thought it would the Crystal Terrace,” he said. The Lockerbie be a fun bit of positive news for the Quartet provided music during the wedding membership and be of interest to other ceremony, followed by cocktails in the Club long-time members to encourage their Bar with live piano featuring the music of children to continue the tradition at George Gershwin and Cole Porter. The Toledo Club.” NOTE: The Columbia Club, established in “My husband John and I are members 1888 to support the candidacy of General and both of our parents, William E. and Benjamin Harrison, is a reciprocal private Ruth Spengler and Melvin and Joan Lewis, city club in Indianapolis. Indiana. Listed on were members,” Peggy said. “And our the National Register of Historic Places, its grandfathers, Otto H. Spengler and amenities include fine and casual dining, Howard Lewis also belonged to the Club.” meeting rooms, 96 guest rooms and a “The Lewis family joined in the very early complete fitness center. years of The Toledo Club, with Charles For more information, contact 317-761-7517 T. Lewis probably joining in the 19th or columbia-club.org century!”
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