OCTOBER 2016 VOLUME 7 • ISSUE NO. 9
PRESIDENT’S DINNER 2016 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Healthcare Visionary RANDY OOSTRA PAGE 6
TOLEDO CLUB OFFICERS PRESIDENT Aaron Swiggum Manager’sMESSAGE VICE PRESIDENT Brett Seymour TREASURER Roger Parker, General Manager Greg Wagoner SECRETARY 419-254-2988 • [email protected] Rebecca Shope
TOLEDO CLUB STAFF ADMINISTRATION Roger Parker, General Manager 419-254-2988 [email protected] Dawn Miller, Executive Assistant 419-254-2980 [email protected] FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE ENJOY THE CLUB’S Theresa Carroll, Catering Manager 419-254-2981 [email protected] Cori Watson, Catering Assistant 419-254-2156 [email protected] Fabulous Food Services! Ed Mackiewicz, Food and Beverage Director [email protected] What a difference a year makes! Last year at this time, we were interviewing candidates for Mike Goodson, Executive Chef 419-243-2200 ext. 2964 [email protected] our executive chef position. Now that Executive Chef Mike Goodson and our new catering Charlotte Hall director Teresa Carroll have settled in, we are dealing with an onslaught of comment cards, Concierge and Member Relations Manager letters and personal messages praising our services. Event after event, weddings, luncheons FACILITY and receptions continue to receive rave reviews. I couldn’t be more proud of our food service, Mark Hoffman, Facilities Manager 419-243-2200 offerings and staff. MEMBERSHIP Russ Wozniak, Membership Director In addition to these great offerings, 419-254-2997 [email protected] the back of the house has never ACCOUNTING Joe Monks, Finance Director been cleaner and more organized. 419-254-2970 [email protected] Chef Mike, Food and Beverage Dawn Miller, Accounting Analyst Director Ed Mackiewicz and I 419-254-2996 [email protected] continue to work very hard to make ATHLETIC John Seidel, Director/Squash Pro sure that all areas of food and 419-254-2962 [email protected] beverage service are kept clean and Charissa Marconi, Fitness and Aquatics Director 419-254-2990 [email protected] organized at all times. SECURITY With the onset of cooler weather, David Rainey, Operations Manager 419-254-2967 we welcome back a variety of annual events: the annual EDITORIAL STAFF Chairman: membership meeting on October 24, David Cameron – 419-536-5272 at which time we review the budget [email protected] Editor in Chief: and elect new members to the Shirley Levy – 419-536-9782 Club’s Board of Directors; the return shirlevy aol.com @ of Members’ Jam in the Red Room on October 21; and the President’s Dinner, featuring Club Layout/Art Direction: Tandem Creative – 419-304-0154 member and Promedica CEO Randy Oostra as our keynote speaker on October 18. Mark those [email protected] dates on your calendar and make your reservations now. Contributing Writers: Karen Klein, Cindy Niggemyer and Bob Lubell The value received at our Club is unmatched. So please bring your next event to The Toledo Contributing Photographers: Club and invite your family and friends to join us in the Main Dining Room, the Tavern or Oak Grand Lubell Photography – 419-882-1984 Printing/Mailing: Room. It’s your Club to enjoy! Millstream-Kennedy Inc. Findlay, Ohio Topics Advertising: Roger Parker Susan K. Zurawski – 419-868-9363 General Manager [email protected]
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31 38 DearFriends, What a great start to the fall! We were a little nervous about the weather heading into our Party in the Parking Lot again this year. Fortunately for us, it turned out to be a perfect evening. Special thanks to John Skeldon and his committee for bringing another great event together! Thank you also to Mike 4 Upcoming Events Listings Mori and The Blade for providing us with a tent just in case the 24 October Dining Calendar weather didn’t cooperate. 25 October Athletics Calendar In addition to the Party in the Parking Lot, we hosted Third Thursday in the Tavern, Members’ FEATURES Jam, Family Happy Hour, Kaiden Chase at the piano, the 90s party 6 Cover Story: President’s Dinner in the Tavern, Member Mondayz, and jazz by Joel Hazzard. It’s great to see all of you back Keynote Speaker Randy Oostra and at it again after our summer shutdown. Let’s keep the momentum going. ZONTA Club of Toledo 1 Serves October promises to be another awesome month for the Club. Tuesday, October 18 is our 14 President’s Dinner. We have the privilege of hearing from Randy Oostra, President and CEO the Community of ProMedica, as our honorary guest for the evening. Amanda and I hope to see ALL of All That Jazz: Ben DeLong you there! 18 Please make a note that Monday, October 24 is our annual meeting in the Red Room. Wrapping up the month of October we will have our annual Halloween Party on COLUMNS October 29. This is always one of the best parties of the year. Did You Know? Squash season is also upon us. It’s awesome to see the growth of the program in recent 20 years and I’m hopeful that we can exceed last year’s league membership, which was huge! Family Focus Go get ‘em, Seidel! 28 Last but certainly not least, I am happy to announce that Scott Libbe has agreed to chair 33 Cuisine at the Club our Membership Committee. He is coming in with fresh ideas and a lot of energy, and I am certain that the Club will benefit from his efforts and leadership. Thank you, Scott! 37 Dining Room Buzz Cheers! 38 Sports Grill & Tavern
40 Member News Aaron Swiggum President 42 New Members 44 Squash News 45 Aquatics and Fitness News MISSION 46 Committees and Board Members The mission of The Toledo Club, since 1889, is to enrich the lives of its members by providing a luxurious private club experience in a financially responsible manner with extraordinary social and recreational activities that foster friendship, fellowship and pride among members. October 2016 | 3 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
OCTOBER events AT THE CLUB OCTOBER 3 Monday Night Special - Turkey Buffet OCTOBER 29 Halloween Party (see page 23)
OCTOBER 4 First Tuesday (see page 26) OCTOBER 31 Monday Night Special - Turkey Buffet Babysitting available 6–10:30 PM
OCTOBER 7 Prime Rib / Jim Gottron at the piano UPCOMING OCTOBER 10 Columbus Day - Club closed events NOVEMBER Armed Services Dinner OCTOBER 14 Jim Gottron at the piano, MDR 12 NOVEMBER The Great Wizards’ Feast OCTOBER 17 Monday Night Special - Turkey Buffet 13 DECEMBER 7 Wine & Glitter OCTOBER 18 President’s Dinner (see pages 5 and 6) DECEMBER 6–8 Parade of Trees OCTOBER 20 Third Thursday in the Tavern Babysitting available 6–10:30 PM DECEMBER 11 Parade of Trees & Brunch
OCTOBER 21 Members’ Jam (see page 34) DECEMBER 13–15 Parade of Trees
OCTOBER 24 Monday Night Special - Turkey Buffet DECEMBER 17 Tea Dance Annual Meeting DECEMBER 18 Parade of Trees & Brunch OCTOBER 25 Trunk or Treat (see page 23) DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve Buffet OCTOBER 28 Jazz in the MDR: Chris Brown & Candace Coleman (see page 5) DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration
OCTOBER events AROUND THE CITY Valentine Theater Huntington Center Stranahan Theater National Museum of the Great Lakes Mark Russell Def Leppard Jerry Seinfeld October 8 with REO Speedwagon October 7 Fall Lecture Series: October 8 2016 Gala: Kip Moore “Lake Erie’s Perfect The Australian BeeGees Keith Urban October 8 Storm: Black Friday, Show October 29 John Mellencamp October 20, 1916” October 21 October 10 Carrie Sowden, NMGL Toledo Repertoire Archaeological Director Toledo Opera Dream Theater October 19 Theater October 27 The Barber of Seville The Complete Works of Jay Leno at the Valentine Theater Owens Community William Shakespeare October 28 October 7 and 9 (abridged) College Center for Fine September 30–October 9 Moody Blues and Performing Arts Toledo Museum of Art October 30 A Night of Improv at the Rep “In the Heights” James Plensa’s “Human October 14 and 15 October 1–4 Landscape Exhibition“ through November 6
4 | October 2016 To see many more photos of all the great events atThe Toledo Club, or to order photo prints, visit TheClubPhotos.com EVENT PHOTOS BY GRAND LUBELL PHOTOGRAPHY PRESIDENT’S
OCTOBER 2 016 DINNER anniversaries OCTOBER 18 6 PM cocktails | 7:15 PM dinner 10 years $300 per person Michael Mack October 31/06 American harvest menu Lesia Marino Brolinson October 31/06 Keynote Speaker: Randy Oostra
15 years Hal Munger October 22/01
25+ years Duane Stranahan October 1/63 53 William Bonser October 1/64 52 Edwin L. Nazar October 1/65 51 Donald M. Mewhort, Jr. October 1/66 50 Boyd O. Montgomery October 1/72 44 Martin E. Mohler October 1/74 42 THE TOLEDO CLUB Randolph E. Snow October 1/76 40 Benjamin T. Brown October 1/78 38 Helmut T. Schirm October 1/80 36 JazzJazz Todd W. Berman October 1/84 32 Michael R. Miller October 1/87 29 in the MDR Marc Holland October 1/91 25 4th Friday • 6-8:30 PM • Main Dining Room OCTOBER 28: Candace & Chris reminder: Food and beverage minimums can be reached with UPCOMING: food and beverages purchased anywhere in the Club, JANUARY 27 - Ramona Collins including takeout orders and wine orders. The amount FEBRUARY 24 - Chris Buzzelli is calculated by $ spent before tax (or service charge MARCH 24 - Candace & Chris on banquets). To see a tally of purchases that count APRIL 28 - Chris Buzzelli toward your minimum, log into your online account at toledoclub.org, and click on “Member Statements.”
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PRESIDENT’S DINNER 2016 “Faith, family and changing people’s KEYNOTE SPEAKER lives,” was his parting thought. This seems like a comment from a humble man, not a powerful CEO. “Toledo is RANDYHeadline OOSTRA : my home. We’ve been here longer than in any other city. I just want to HEALTHCARE make a difference,” said Randy Oostra, president and CEO of ProMedica in a VISIONARY casual meeting in the Toledo Museum BY BOB LUBELL | PHOTOS BY GRAND LUBELL PHOTOGRAPHY of Art’s Libbey Court. This was a conversation with a regular guy. > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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There is no doubt that Toledo has seen several months of crazy growth by the best choice. The elder Oostras entertained Dutch travelers and Randy’s an institution that didn’t exist 30 years ago. Sure, The Toledo Hospital is 142 grandmother read letters and translated Dutch into English. years old and is the founding parent of ProMedica, but how did the current Randy’s dad, Richard, was the eldest of 13 children. Richard spent his institution become a giant? I was expecting a meeting with a land baron; childhood days working on the family’s farms. As a young adult, he worked I was pleasantly surprised to know a visionary. for Sioux Center Co-Op Gas & Oil before starting his own trucking business. Randy Oostra was born to a simple family of Dutch immigrants in Sioux He never really retired, and worked at a co-op and lumberyard until his Center, Iowa; a tiny place with a population of about 7,000, primarily Dutch death at age 94. Reformed (Calvinist) Protestants in agribusiness. The soil was rich for corn Although Randy’s grandparents only achieved the equivalent of a third and soybeans, while tulips lined the city streets of the Netherlands-inspired grade education, it was important that their grandson would be educated. architecture. Dropping a pin on the map, Sioux Center is right on the corner After high school, he attended the Christian liberal arts Northwestern of Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. This is not to be confused with the College in Orange City, Iowa, where he is currently a member of the Board much larger Sioux City. of Trustees. Self-described on the school’s website, a banner announces Randy’s grandparents arrived at Ellis Island, as did most European “Northwestern College graduates get great jobs and lead faithful, immigrants, and found New Amsterdam (NYC) was not the place to stay. courageous lives for Christ.” At Northwestern, Randy played football and Extended family convinced them to move west, and a Dutch community was worked in a meat packing plant moving pork.“I really don’t want to tell you much more about what happens in meat processing. It may change your >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> mind about what you eat!” Randy exclaimed. “I met my wife Barb just after college. We both attended Northwestern at the same time, but didn’t know each other. Plus we grew up just ten miles apart.” A visit to a Sioux Center church led to a meeting, which turned into an engagement in just four weeks. And a quick engagement became a marriage celebration only eight months later. The Christian faith is important to both Randy and Barb, who worship today at Cedar Creek Church.
Randy’s career path began in Sioux City with a job supporting small hospitals with Indian Health Service, a federal health program established in 1956 to improve the healthcare of American Indians and Alaska natives. He traveled five states: Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Barb took a job in banking software with the Burroughs Corporation. Some of the locations were pretty remote, so they flew in single-engine planes. On one flight a question was raised, “Where will you be in 20 years?” “You certainly won’t be doing this.” Randy answered, “Maybe counseling, the legal field or hospital administration.” That conversation led to deep thought and consideration.
At only 30 years old, Randy and Barb – now parents of two children – sold everything. They sold their house, their cars and gave up their comforts to move to Minneapolis, where Randy enrolled at the University of Minnesota. “My in-laws thought we were crazy! We had good jobs and children,” he recalled. “There are ‘what if I had or hadn’t done it’ milestones in a lifetime. I’m glad I pursued my Masters of Healthcare Administration degree.” The couple scraped by, worked a few part-time jobs, and Randy found some internships.
Masters completion led him to a small Grand Rapids, Michigan, hospital, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, where he was appointed vice president. Then a merger took away his position and he was unemployed. I asked Randy if the loss of his own job caused by a merger gave him more compassion when he has had to remove an employee due to an
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Randy Oostra takes in the Jaume Plensa installation See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil at the Toledo Museum of Art. The wall- mounted sculptures are made of polyester resin, stainless steel and light. The exhibit is sponsored by ProMedica. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> acquisition? He said, “I approach each situation with care. I think of the Somewhere along the way, Randy managed to gain a second Masters individual and the family. It is never easy.” Degree in management from the University of Wisconsin. And more recently, he earned a doctoral degree in management from Case There was a brief jump to a nearby St. Louis hospital, Saint Anthony’s Western Reserve University. Health System, for the position of executive vice president. Then the big break came when Randy connected with Bill Glover, who had been Reading appears to be a great pastime for this busy executive. He is president and chief executive officer of Flower Hospital and Crestview currently reading The Social Transformation of American Medicine, by Club Apartments. Paul Starr, a book published in 1982 that discusses the changes in the modern health care system from the 1940s to the early 1980s. Also on In January 1996, Flower Hospital and The Toledo Hospital merged. his reading list is The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. Set Darryl Allen, chairperson of the ProMedica Board of Trustees, was quoted in Chicago in 1893, this book features architect Daniel H. Burnham, as saying, “The merger of two independent healthcare organizations is the man behind the 1893 World’s Fair. It is also the true story of unprecedented in this area, and a major step in the ongoing formation of Dr. H. H. Holmes, a serial killer who lured 200 victims to their deaths in an integrated delivery system that will position ProMedica as the region’s his “Murder Castle,“ a hotel he had designed by Burnham with murder leader in quality, cost-effective care.” Dan Rissing became president and in mind. “The Water Street Station, which is the building we are chief executive officer of ProMedica Health Systems, and Glover was renovating as our headquarters, is a Daniel H. Burnham design,“ said executive vice president. ProMedica was then comprised of The Toledo Oostra. Burnham also designed the former Toledo Trust building, now Hospital, Flower Hospital, Crestview, the foundations, and the Lake Park known as the Riverfront Apartments on Summit Street. nursing home. Although Crestview Club Apartments was closed in 2007 and Lake Park was closed in 2016, ProMedica is now comprised of 13 For the most part, he likes smooth jazz. He enjoys the jazz performances hospitals, 6 ambulatory surgery centers, the Paramount Insurance Group of Windsor, Ontario flutist Alexander Zonjic, who often performs in the and more than 300 other facilities. Toledo area and has a jazz radio show in the Detroit market.
Glover was named interim president and chief executive officer in late Randy also has a great passion for the fine arts, especially crafts. “I 1996 after the departure of Dan Rissing. Randy arrived in the ProMedica love glass, iron and heavy materials,” he said. “I grew up in a home system in June 1997, and was named a vice president. Bill Glover ended with a woodshop. My dad was quite the craftsman, and I learned at his his interim status, and Alan Brass was named CEO in January 1998. By side. Although I don’t take the time to be handy at my home, I’ve been 1999, Randy was promoted to corporate vice president responsible for trained how to do so.” The current Toledo Museum of Art exhibition, strategic business. In 2006 he became president and COO under Alan The Human Landscape by Spanish artist and sculptor Jaume Plensa, on Brass, and in 2009, when Brass decided to step down, Randy assumed the display now through November 6, is sponsored by ProMedica. CEO position and retained his president’s title with his Board’s approval. ProMedica and The Toledo Museum of Art, in conjunction with the He had earned his way to the top. Toledo Mud Hens, have combined efforts to enhance 24 blocks of Monroe Street. The project is the Avenue of the Arts, and the goal is to
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make Monroe St. walkable from the Museum to Promenade Park. Progress board member at the Museum and ProMedica sponsors many of is underway today. The Museum is placing pressure sensitive vinyl murals TMA’s exhibitions. on many buildings along Monroe. The plans also call for a traffic circle at Food seemed to dominate a decent part of our later conversation. Monroe and Collingwood with public art in the center. ProMedica has a The Oostras enjoy Lebanese food, which Randy described as, “the best riverfront architectural plan that includes a new Promenade Park, public in the country is in Toledo.” At their home in Holland, Ohio, they often art, a concert space and a light show on the new parking structure. To the grill fish and chicken. Roasted vegetables are a key ingredient, and red south, just past Owens Corning, is the new Middlegrounds Metropark. meat is avoided. When traveling they will try most everything, though Plans are to clean up Monroe and make it a vibrant neighborhood. Randy is a bit more adventuresome than Barb when it comes to Population density, shops and small parks are crucial for success. unusual cuisine. Visionaries like Brian Kennedy from the Toledo Museum of Art, Joe Napoli of the Mud Hens and Randy Oostra are making this happen. Randy is a Randy understands hunger and the importance of healthy eating, not only for his family but for our community. Together with last year’s Toledo Club President’s Dinner speaker, philanthropist Russ Eibeid, they have built the ProMedica Ebeid Institute for Population Health. This multi-purpose center includes the Market on the Green, a grocery located just three blocks from The Toledo Club. The neighborhood has been described as a food desert. In addition to the Market on the Green, kitchen space for cooking and nutrition >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> classes is soon to be completed on the second floor. Other planned programs will include financial literacy, health screenings, job training, and educational workshops.
The Oostras both love wine country and vineyards. Randy commented, “I must say pinot noir is my favorite wine, although we are members of La Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin,” (in English, the Fraternity of Knights of the Wine Tasting Cup), a gourmet club partial to Burgundy. The Tastevin, an exclusive fraternity of wine enthusiasts, was founded in 1703 as the Ordre de la Boisson or Order of the Beverage. Toledo has a chapter which often dines at The Toledo Club.
Traveling overseas has not been a priority for the Oostras, although they are soon off to Spain. Their travel is more limited to their homes in Frankfort, Michigan and Vero Beach, Florida. Some of their quiet time is spent with golf. “I’m not a very good golfer. It is a good four-to-five-hour walk and a time to talk,” commented Randy. I asked about a cigar on the golf course and he quickly responded, “Never!”
Adventure sports have gone their way for Randy. He skied at one point and has been to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. He also thought about skydiving and flying (although he thinks he may be able to land a plane.) “I’ve been a runner and played some football. I’m staying in great shape at 61 years old. Even walking counts. I’m steady at 16,000 steps a day. Fitness is important. There will be a branch of the YMCA/JCC at our new headquarters.”
As I ended my interview, I found him a family man more interested in his wife and their three sons, his church and his community, than his empire. Randy Oostra has worked hard with his team, a team that has certainly built a giant in Toledo and beyond. I had to ask, “why is there so much ProMedica construction? And why are so many buildings built so quickly?” In a quiet voice he responded, “so we are prepared to serve this community by improving wellness, and when they need our help, we will be ready.” I believe him.
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On a rainy afternoon in October 2015, leaders from ProMedica, the City of Toledo and other members of the community gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking event on the site of the future ProMedica Plaza headquarters. Hundreds of guests gathered inside of the former KeyBank building atrium for a brief program that concluded with a group of individuals, armed with hard hats and shovels, who gathered at the front of REVITALIZING the room for the traditional shoveling of the dirt. The inclement weather did not put a damper on the celebration of this DOWNTOWN: highly anticipated project, which was finally becoming a reality after being debated and discussed for months. Some have referred to the project as a THE “catalyst” of Toledo’s downtown rebirth. Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson addressed the guests and declared October 28 “ProMedica Day” in Toledo. She presented a proclamation that MOMENTUM recognized the “many contributions ProMedica has made over the years to the greater Toledo community.” BUILDS “This is the beginning of the new City of Toledo where all of us, including the public, private and nonprofit sectors, are working together on projects that will improve the life and vitality of our city and create opportunities for residents throughout our region,” said Mayor Hicks-Hudson. “This project is a true example of what we can do when we come together.”
ProMedica first announced plans to relocate our headquarters to the heart of downtown Toledo in early 2015. Approximately $60 million has been committed to the project to restore the historic Toledo Edison Steam Plant, remodel the KeyBank building, build a parking structure for ProMedica employees and guests, and revitalize Promenade Park and the riverfront. In July, ProMedica also purchased the Toledo Edison Building to accommodate additional employees on our downtown campus. The move is expected to bring more than 1,000 jobs to Toledo’s central business district. The project has received federal, state and local support in the form of tax credits, low interest loans and grants to support historic preservation, new development, and job creation.
Robin Whitney, senior vice president of Real Estate and Construction for ProMedica, has been one of the leading champions of the ProMedica Plaza BY RANDY OOSTRA project. Whitney has spent countless hours planning and meeting with construction companies, city and government officials, and members of the >>>>>>>>>>>>> ProMedica has community to lay out the project and request feedback. a philosophy of Whitney has also received input from more than 150 ProMedica employees who participated in a series of workshops on a variety of topics, including going beyond our on-site food options, meeting areas, health and wellness spaces, parking, security, and other amenities. More than 1,000 employees voted on clinical walls and potential names for the downtown campus.
investing in the “ProMedica’s journey over the past year has been fun and exciting, but also social fabric of challenging. It is our hope to not only revitalize this area but to also honor our city’s rich history and bring back the energy and activity that existed in our communities. the city during its heyday,” said Whitney.
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The new campus will integrate ProMedica into the downtown community and encourage shared activities and events.
Why the Toledo Edison Steam Plant?
As a mission-driven, community- based organization, ProMedica is focused on creating healthy communities, one person at a time. Over the years, ProMedica grew from one hospital into a multihospital, integrated health system that includes a health insurance company, continuum services, and more than 900 employed physicians and providers. In addition to hospitals and medical facilities, ProMedica occupies more than 26 locations throughout metropolitan Toledo for system-focused employees who work in areas such as information technology, human resources and community relations. A few years ago, the health system began discussing options to consolidate these support areas into one central location.
“The easiest thing would have been to build a new facility on a greenfield site. Instead ProMedica’s leadership and community board members made the decision to move our business operations to downtown Toledo. Even better, they decided to revive the vintage steam plant and surrounding property that represents the center of Toledo’s beginnings,” said Whitney. a French kiosk, called a Colonne Moriss, which has become an icon of As part of our vision to build healthy communities, ProMedica has a the park. As a tribute to Mrs. Mauk, ProMedica will preserve and refurbish philosophy of going beyond our clinical walls and investing in the social the kiosk. fabric of our communities. This includes collaborating with elected The former KeyBank building was constructed in 1981 to serve as officials and leaders of other like-minded organizations to enhance our the headquarters of the Toledo Trust Company. The building was part communities and the surrounding region where we live, learn, work and of a 1970s plan to revitalize the downtown area, which hinged on play. The development of a future headquarters in downtown Toledo is an construction of a state office tower and a 36-story world headquarters for important move toward changing the future of the community. Owens-Illinois. The new Owens-Illinois building opened in 1982. A year later, ground was broken for the Portside Festival Marketplace, while History of the Steam Plant, Promenade Park and construction began on L’Hotel Sofitel (formerly the Grand Plaza) and the Key Bank Building Government Center opened to support state, county and city offices. Originally named the Water Street Station, the Toledo Edison Steam Plant was built in 1896 by The Toledo Traction Company to supply electricity to Development of ProMedica Plaza downtown trolley cars. The plant was designed by nationally renowned In 2017, approximately 900 employees will begin moving to our new architect Daniel H. Burnham who is famous for designing the Flatiron headquarters. Once completed, the open office space is expected to Building in New York City, Union Station in Washington, DC, as well as the accentuate a more transparent and collaborative workplace culture. 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. The building served as a power plant until The location of the parking structure is meant to help enhance and 1930, when it was converted to a steam plant. The plant closed in 1985 frame the view of downtown Toledo’s skyline, Promenade Park and during the conversion from steam to more modern heating methods. the Maumee River. The campus is designed to integrate ProMedica into Promenade Park was established in 1972, thanks to the efforts of Betty the downtown community and encourage shared activities and events. Mauk, who advocated for a riverfront with greenspace and cultural events With this move, ProMedica will become a more connected, efficient open to the community, similar to riverfront parks in France. She imported and effective organization.
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October 2016 | 13 ZONTA CLUB OF TOLEDO 1 95 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
uring 1919, professional and social clubs were organized local area who created a club of prestigious, dedicated and closely throughout New York as the Confederation of Zonta Clubs. knit members committed to serving the Toledo community. Zonta is a word from the Native American Sioux language D Soon after the club was formed, the members began to survey the that means “honest and trustworthy.” The first meeting was held needs of the community, and one of their earliest projects was in 1920 and, among considerable business that was conducted, the the furnishing of milk to the children of Adams Street Nursery Zonta colors of mahogany and gold were chosen, along with the and to Segur School. In 1923, scholarship funds were provided for organization’s emblem. students in a variety of fields, along with grants-in-aid and funds Zonta Club of Toledo 1, the thirteenth chapter of the international for educational purposes. Among the early money-raising projects association, was organized by the Zonta Club of Detroit in 1921. were the presentation of a concert series and a program with Its members were leading executive and professional women in the Will Rogers. During the era of Ohio sales tax stamp redemption, Zontians sorted stamps by the thousands and diverted the proceeds to the Toledo Society of the Blind.
The depression years of the 1930s will always have special meaning for local Zontians. Club funds were in one of the banks that closed and many members experienced business problems. Although luncheon meetings were eliminated for a time, members met in homes in the evenings and committees carried on with their responsibilities. Members cooperated with the Red Cross, making quilts and organizing canning sessions – giving of themselves when there were no available funds to give.
In 1939, the first contribution was made to a new girls’ vocational high school (later named Whitney High School) for the testing of students. Thus began a link with high schools that has continued through the years, with sponsorship of girls’ “Z Club” service clubs at several schools and an undergraduate scholarship program.
The first contribution of the Zonta Club of Toledo 1 was to a new girls’ vocational school that later became Whitney High School (above). The Toledo Club used the Hillcrest Hotel (right) as a frequest location for their meetings for many years.
14 | October 2016 Delegates from the first Zonta clubs in the country met on November 8, 1919 in New York to found the Confederation of Zonta Clubs. 95 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY By Claire Kirsner
As the depression ended, war clouds hovered over Europe, and World War II erupted. Again our members came forward to serve. An all-day Zonta Club of Toledo 1 war bond sale was held in November 1942 and a total of $201,650 provides generous contributions to many global Zonta was raised, resulting in a medal and citation for the club from the International projects that improve the quality of life for US government. Members served in the USO and Salvation Army’s women, such as efforts to end human trafficking and violence Red Shield Canteen. Fundraising efforts during this time included against women. sponsorship of plays at The University of Toledo and the Repertoire Theater, including an event bringing Elsa Maxwell to Town. Locally, projects have included a Signature Project (multi-year funding) for the Area Office on Aging Kinship Navigator program, As time went on, the Zontians’ focus on the needs of women and the Bethany House Move Out program, the purchase of HIV/ children continued to develop. In 1961, many children in Toledo AIDS testing kits for Planned Parenthood, outreach to women in were not receiving health examinations and necessary shots. prostitution, and the SANE/SART program for victims of sexual Members established the first Well Child Conference in the Spencer assault at Toledo Hospital. Today we sponsor Z Clubs at St. Ursula Sharples area. Other areas surrounding Toledo were also included Academy and Start High School, providing educational, mentoring and supported for years, until federal requirements fulfilled the and scholarship opportunities for the students. community’s need. Our long history of 95 years has proven that networking opportunities and friendships formed among the members are ur club was very active in helping six other clubs to form: Findlay, lifelong. The learning experiences of our program meetings provide in 1959; Defiance, 1960; Sandusky, 1961; Elyria, 1962; Lorain, many benefits: O 1962, Maumee River Valley, 1969; and later in Bowling Green. In addition, back in 1929, Toledo assisted the Columbus club in its • provides opportunities for services formation. This trend continued with helping to form a Zonta Club in • advocates on issues affecting the status of women at the local, Toledo’s sister city Szeged, Hungary, in 1995. state, national and worldwide levels • raises funds to help girls reach their dreams through local As the business world boomed in the 1970s and 80s, our club grew scholarships that support educational opportunities stronger. Services benefiting the needs of women and children grew to include the Society for the Blind, Beach House, Red Cross, • raises funds for improving the lives of women and girls through a Toledo Day Nursery, YWCA, Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo, and Toledo variety of local and international service projects Public Schools, as well as creating the first Rape Crisis Center and Zonta International today boasts over 30,000 members in 67 sponsoring and funding the development of other centers. countries worldwide, all working together towards empowering For many years, our club met three times a month at the Hillcrest women and children. Hotel. This meeting held special significance as Amelia Earhart had EDITOR’S NOTE: Claire, a past president of Zonta (2003–2004), her photo taken atop the Hillcrest alongside the directional arrows, is also a former president of the Zonta Foundation (2004–2005). which helped her find the local Metcalf Field. Today we meet at She and her husband Dr. Allan Kirsner have been members of The Toledo Club, but our kinship with the American aviation pioneer The Toledo Club since September 2001. continues with our donations to the Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship program. Information and photos for this article were provided from the Zonta archives stored at the downtown Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Archives and History Collections Division.
October 2016 | 15 16 | October 2016 October 2016 | 17 All that photo by Grand Lubell Photography
MUSIC IN THE MDR:
Ben DeLongby Karen Klein
Finger play! Oh, some are so very talented and others, well, just wish. Ben DeLong is one of the former, and our Toledo Club has been so fortunate on many Fridays to enjoy his finger play on the piano. Born in Northwest Ohio, he began lessons at age five and, with his amateur musician dad to nurture his talent, has continued to grow in technique and to expand his repertoire ever since. Have you ever gone to a restaurant where the beat of the piped-in music is so dominating, you chew in time? Then a little headache creeps in and you just want to leave? That’s called turnover strategy! Not here at The Toledo Club, as Ben takes a song, gently organizes it and then embellishes and riffs off with oh-so-smooth transitions and definitely elevates our dining experience. Dinner music should enhance the experience and, by definition, be background music so that conversations can be held. The pianist is not quite the main event. No samba, no stand-up-and-shout! No worries! Since Ben leans toward the lovely music of Edvard Grieg, a 20th century Norwegian composer; of THE romantic 19th century Chopin (side note: if one sights a metal bench in a public park in Warsaw, a wave of the hand over it will commence a Toledo Botanical Gardens. He is also a regular with Swingmania, a recording of a Chopin piano concerto!) and of the Beatles’ simple very popular dance band with a Big Band sound. tunes. His music is dreamy. He also loves Louis Armstrong jazz, Ah, there’s more! He also blows his own horn; in fact, just about with “What A Wonderful World” being a favorite. And then there is any horn! Flugelhorn, trombone, trumpet – he has mastered that church music ... circle-breathing technique (think Al Hirt with cheeks puffed) that While the 15-year-old Ben was still in high school, a local couple enables one to, at the least, have some mastery of the instrument. became interested in his career. They would drive him down to Occasionally, he has accompanied himself at the piano with his Beaver Creek, a small town near Dayton, where he would be the flugelhorn. Some may recall the heyday of Chuck Mangione with that accompanist for the Grace Brethren church choir. This was his rich-toned instrument. very first paid gig and it prodded him to attend and graduate from Family is important to Ben. He’s married and with his wife has two Cedarville University for Church Music. This course of study added absolutely adorable children. He keeps fit with sailing, tennis and structure, discipline and patience, plus the means to a steady a little golf, which also allows for a bit of mental freewheeling for income, as he is music director at a local church to this day. “new arrangements” for the piano. He is available for weddings, Church musical accompaniment can offer challenges. He did admit receptions, anniversary parties, etc. And you may call the tune and, to a bit of empathy, but just once or twice, for the Simon Helberg most certainly, will relish the music! character in the hilarious movie, “Florence Scott Jenkins.” Helberg, Ben’s smooth music is great for soothing nerves, minimizing cares, the accompanying pianist, painfully strains to keep an admiring and and enjoying Friday Night Dining. Playing with melodies, Ben does encouraging face while Meryl Streep warbles and wavers off key. sometimes detour down a jazzy lane with a twist and turn and just But he does enjoy very much working with choirs and soloists and riff away, or he may gently improvise on a classic or choose Chopin. selecting hymns. Nothing is firmly set on the page as it flows from THIS musician. As a teen, he organized a jazz band of the garage variety, which Now when you hear a little Grieg, a Beatles tune with rich chords, or played for high school dances. Now he is often the keyboardist with a riff on a 50s pop song floating through the Main Dining Room, you Hepcat Revival and has played at Jazz in the Park with them at the will be better acquainted with Ben DeLong.
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October 2016 | 19 DID YOU KNOW by Cindy Niggemyer
Well, here we are in the October month of ghosts and goblins. Something even more scary than apparitions floating about your house is paying Toledo Club dues and not getting all the perks that go with your membership. Below are some great tips.
From Executive Assistant From Food and Beverage Director Dawn Miller Ed Mackiewicz
DID YOU KNOW THAT: DID YOU KNOW THAT: • On the new website, www.toledoclub.org, • Food and beverage minimums can be you may view your statement in reached by eating and/or drinking at the real time. Club, placing “to go” food orders and ordering wine. • Payments can be made through the website to pay your monthly Toledo Club • Using reciprocal clubs does NOT statement. If you want Dawn Miller to count toward your food and beverage email your statements, please contact minimum. Dawn at [email protected]. • At the beginning of each month, we The website is www.toledoclub.org • The office offers payments on the 15th email our monthly wine specials, with (if you had the old website saved in and/or the 20th of each month for ACH- pricing 15–40 percent below retail! your “favorites” you must delete it). automatic payments made through your These wine purchases are applied checking account or from a credit card. toward your food and beverage The top right-hand side of the page minimum. Be sure you are signed up on has a tab titled LOGIN, click on this tab. • You can call the office at any time the new website to be included in these (419-254-2996) and make a payment A login box will appear on the screen, wine special emails. on your account with a credit card. and just below is a MEMBER Currently, members are not charged • We also offer the ability to have a Wine REGISTRATION button. Click on the 3 percent administrative fee that Bin here at the Club. For $150 a year you MEMBER REGISTRATION. nonmembers pay. not only receive additional savings on First Name: This needs to be wines but also have the wines you like • You can have your monthly statement exactly as it appears on your statement, ready to be served with no corkage fee. emailed to you rather than sent in not including the MR/MRS/DR, etc. Wine bins are limited. We currently have the mail. TWO available. Last Name: This needs to be • The Club sends out weekly emails of as it appears on your statement, • If you are not a wine drinker, the Club exactly upcoming events, but you have to be also offers Mug Club. For $50, a member not including the JR/SR, etc. signed up on the website in order to of the Mug Club claims a 16-ounce receive these emails (SEE SIDEBAR). Member Number: needs all numbers pewter beer stein that is embossed with Your membership does NOT automatically (and letter if applicable) The Toledo Club logo and the Sports Grill upload your email for club information. & Tavern logo. The benefit of owning EXAMPLE: Mr. James D. Smith • The Toledo Club has a Facebook account one of these unique drinking vessels is FIRST NAME: James D. that will also list upcoming events. that the owner is able to purchase 16 LAST NAME: Smith This is maintained by Social Media ounces of cold, refreshing, draft craft MEMBER NUMBER: 0001 member Jessica Jackson. The beer for just $3. The mugs are property address is https://www.facebook. of the Club and only available when the Information for spouses can be added com/TheToledoClub. The Junior Tavern is open. separately using the same setup as Intermediate group also has a facebook above but with the member number. It If you have further questions, comments page at https://www.facebook.com/ will contain the letter A after the number. or concerns about anything mentioned groups/655358721260270. You will
above please contact Ed Mackiewicz, food www.toledoclub.org need to go online and sign up for these. Once you have done this, you will click and beverage director, at emackiewicz@ on the VALIDATE button. Once validated, If you have further questions, comments toledoclub.org. you will be asked to enter a user name or concerns about anything mentioned and password. These are whatever you above, please contact Dawn Miller, NOW THERE, choose them to be, but must be at least Executive Assistant, at 419-254-2980 six characters long and contain at least or email her at [email protected]. WAS THAT SO SCARY? one letter and at least one number.
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October 2016 | 21 RECENT By Cindy Niggemyer E v e n ts
Lobster Love Fest July 8, 2016
Event photos by Grand Lubell Photography. See many more photos of recent club events at www.TheClubPhotos.com. 22 | October 2016 THE TOLEDO CLUB And The GLCA present
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 5:30-7:30 PM CostumeCostume PartyParty Centennial Room & Parking Lot Donations accepted at the door for Kids activities Great Lakes Collaborative For Autism Pumpkin decorating
Treats (Please bring a bag of candy to pass out) Jello Shots Spooky good foods (buffet) Caskets Hot cider, kiddie cocktails Food Adult beverages (Cash Bar) Specialty Drinks Guest Bartenders PhotoBoothLive Reservations $18 per adult Required $12 per child 419.254.2961 PRIZES
Saturday, October 29, 2016 8 PM - 12 AM
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For Reservations, Call 419-254-2961
October 2016 | 23 Dining & Events OCTOBER 2016 Hours
Dining Reservations 1 Sunday (MDR CLOSED) 419-254-2961 • BEER SPECIALS DINING in the Tavern IN THE Dining Service SPORTS GRILL Main Dining Room & TAVERN Third Floor LUNCH Monday–Friday MDR OPEN MDR OPEN MDR OPEN MDR OPEN 11:30 AM – 2 PM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (MDR CLOSED) (MDR CLOSED) (MDR CLOSED) DINNER FIRST Monday–Friday* NFL TURKEY PRIME RIB DINING 5:30 – 8:30 PM SUNDAY- BUFFET TUESDAY IN THE BEER (BABYSITTING JIM GOTTRON SPORTS GRILL *check schedule for SPECIALS AVAILABLE) AT THE PIANO/ & TAVERN alternate dining room MDR location if MDR is closed
Sports Grill & Tavern MDR OPEN MDR OPEN MDR OPEN MDR OPEN MDR OPEN (Casual attire) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 (MDR CLOSED) JIM (MDR CLOSED) DINNER GOTTRON Thursday and Friday NFL CLUB CLOSED AT THE PIANO/ DINING 5 – 10 PM SUNDAY- MDR IN THE (Beverage service BEER COLUMBUS DAY SPORTS GRILL until 12:30 AM) SPECIALS FAMILY & TAVERN HAPPY HOUR LUNCH AND DINNER Saturday 11 AM–10 PM MDR OPEN MDR OPEN MDR OPEN (Beverage service 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 until 12:30 AM) (MDR CLOSED) (MDR CLOSED) (MDR CLOSED) THIRD (MDR CLOSED) Sunday DINING IN THE DINING IN THE THURSDAY MEMBERS’ Noon–6 PM NFL TURKEY IN THE TAVERN JAM DINING SUNDAY- BUFFET WEST POINT WEST POINT (BABYSITTING IN THE • BEER ROOM ROOM AVAILABLE) SPORTS GRILL SPECIALS GREAT BOOKS Beverage Service PRESIDENT’S GROUP & TAVERN Oak Room Pub DINNER First Floor Monday–Friday MDR OPEN MDR OPEN MDR OPEN MDR OPEN MDR OPEN 4–9 PM 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 • (MDR CLOSED) JAZZ (MDR CLOSED) Dress Code NFL TURKEY TRUNK OR IN THE MDR: HALLOWEEN SUNDAY- BUFFET TREAT CANDACE & PARTY Proper business DINING casual attire is BEER CHRIS SPECIALS ANNUAL IN THE required during TAVERN dining and MEETING beverage hours Main Dining Room MDR OPEN Monday-Friday 30 31 CALL THE MANICURIST AVAILABLE Men: Jackets/no tie (MDR CLOSED) RESERVATION IN THE BARBER SHOP ON required NFL TURKEY HOTLINE OCTOBER 12 AND 26. SUNDAY- BUFFET Business Casual BEER 419-254-2961 CALL 419-254-2979 Collared shirt, SPECIALS FOR AN pressed pants. APPOINTMENT. No shorts, t-shirts, athletic apparel, ball caps, denim, etc.
24 | October 2016 OCTOBER 2016 Athletic & Events Winter Hours
1 (October–March) Fitness & Wellness Ctr. YOGA 419-254-2990 WITH DAVID Squash Courts 9:30 AM 419-254-2965 11 AM Monday–Thursday 5 AM–9 PM Friday 5:30 AM 5 AM–8 PM 2 3 4 5 6 7 RUNNERS 8 5:30 AM Saturday–Sunday 5:30 AM RUNNERS SPIN CLASS BODY BODY 6 AM YOGA 8 AM–7 PM RUNNERS SPIN CLASS WITH DAVID SCULPT SCULPT AQUA Adult Swim Hours AQUA 9 AM 6 AM 9 AM AEROBICS 9:30 AM AEROBICS 8:30 AM 11 AM Monday–Friday AQUA 5–9 AM 8:30 AM AEROBICS FIRST FRIDAY 8:30 AM BREAKFAST 11:30 AM–2:30 PM 4:30–6:30 PM Saturday and Sunday 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Noon–2 PM 5:30 AM BODY 5:30 AM CHICAGO 5:30 AM RUNNERS SCULPT RUNNERS YOGA RUNNERS BODY 9 AM Family Swim Hours MARATHON SCULPT SPIN CLASS SPIN CLASS WITH DAVID Monday–Friday AQUA 6 AM BLOOD 6 AM 9:30 AM 9–11:30 AM AEROBICS 9 AM PRESSURE AQUA AQUA 11 AM 2:30–4:30 PM 8:30 AM SCREENINGS AEROBICS AEROBICS 7–8 AM 6:30 PM–close 8:30 AM 8:30 AM Saturday 8–11:55 AM 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 PM–close 5:30 AM 5:30 AM • 5:30 AM BODY RUNNERS BODY RUNNERS YOGA RUNNERS SCULPT SPIN CLASS SCULPT SPIN CLASS WITH DAVID Barber Shop: 1st Floor 6 AM 6 AM 9:30 AM Bert Mills AQUA 9 AM 9 AM Jim Schimming AEROBICS AQUA AQUA 11 AM 419-254-2979 8:30 AM AEROBICS AEROBICS 8:30 AM Monday–Friday 8:30 AM 7 AM–5 PM
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 • 5:30 AM 5:30 AM Tailor Shop: 5th Floor 5:30 AM BODY RUNNERS BODY RUNNERS YOGA Lawson Murrell RUNNERS SCULPT SPIN CLASS SCULPT SPIN CLASS WITH DAVID 419-243-2200, ext. 2152 AQUA 9 AM 6 AM 9 AM 6 AM 9:30 AM Mon./Wed./Fri. AEROBICS AQUA AQUA 11 AM 7:30 AM–1 PM 8:30 AM AEROBICS AEROBICS or by appointment 8:30 AM 8:30 AM • Other Club Services 30 31 BLOOD Join the Fitness Team Greta Mitchell, on Twitter Lic. Massage Therapist 5:30 AM PRESSURE 419-381-8195 RUNNERS SCREENINGS Manicurist AQUA 419-254-2979 AEROBICS OCTOBER 13 www.twitter.com/charissamarconi 8:30 AM Thomas Derring 7–8 AM www.twitter.com/jseidel Leather Specialist 419-254-2979
October 2016 | 25 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 • 6 PM – 9 PM SALAD Kale, marinated asparagus, charred carrots, pistachios, halloumi, fig and shallot vinaigrette HAPPY HOUR ENTREES Halibut family Toasted papitas, pumpkin purée, braised shallot, turnip Ribeye Marinated wild mushrooms, Garden Room brussels sprout salad, ginger vinaigrette Friday, October 14 Ravioli Goat cheese and black garlic stuffed ravioli, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM charred broccolini, beet sauce, parsley purée DESSERT Drinks only – Fall spiced rice pudding, pumpkin pie macaron just head to the Tavern Reservations required. 419-254-2961 or at toledoclub.org for dinner!
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP The Great Books Discussion Group is an opportunity to discuss stimulating books with old friends and new. Books areupdate chosen by consensus of the members, for and each month a member leads the discussion. We publish the selections several months inAugust advance to allow time to do the reading. New members are always welcome. You can simply drop in one of our meetings (the room is always posted in the elevator) or contact me for more information. Carl White cell 419-461-0888 office 419-242-7471 [email protected] Thursday, October 20, Noon Book: Panther in the Sky by James Alexander Thom Discussion Leader: John Fedderke
“A book is a device to ignite the imagination.” – Alan Bennett
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Event photos by Grand Lubell Photography. See many more photos of recent club events at www.TheClubPhotos.com. October 2016 | 27 FAMILY focusfocusby Nick Stack
In the fall of 2010, my wife Renee and I were in the midst of a dizzying chapter of our lives. We had recently moved back to Toledo after three OCTOBER EVENTS years in Boston. Renee had started a new job as a school counselor in Our second Family Happy Hour will be Friday, October 14 Washington Local, and I had begun my career as a lawyer at Shumaker, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Garden Room. Our Family Happy Loop & Kendrick. We were also house hunting, getting reacquainted with Hours will provide opportunities for adults to mingle and enjoy a family and friends, and rediscovering all of the things that we love about cocktail while giving the kids some room to run. Please RSVP, so this city. Oh, and Renee was pregnant with our first child. the Club can be adequately staffed. During the same time – thanks to the efforts of Mark Wagoner – we Join us for Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, October joined The Toledo Club. We joined for many of the same reasons 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. There will be kids’ young professionals join the Club. We wanted to forge new activities and a child-friendly buffet inside before heading to the parking lot where the friendships and create professional connections, all while enjoying kids will go “trunk to trunk” and politely good food, good parties and good squash. While the Club delivered on ask you for candy – like a Halloween dress each of those fronts, we soon discovered that the Club was much more rehearsal in the Club’s parking lot. than a simple social outlet. As it is for so many of our staple Toledo Club families (you can’t turn around at the Club without running into an Effler BABYSITTING UPDATE or three), the Club quickly became a second home for Renee, me, and Regular Saturday babysitting will begin on October 1 from our burgeoning brood of Stacks. 9 AM to 2 PM in the St. Andrew’s Room. Regular babysitting Fast forward to the fall of 2014. By that time, Renee and I had been will also begin this month for First Tuesday and Third Thursday blessed with two beautiful redheads and had a third (ginger-deficient, but events. Babysitting is $10 per family, per event. Please use these also beautiful) child on the way. Life was predictably busy. Sometimes services often and let us know if you have any suggestions! we even struggled not to mix up our right feet with our left. Yet, we constantly reminded ourselves to remember that life’s a great balancing FAMILY DATABASE act, and so we looked for more – not less – excuses to take advantage of As a reminder, we would like to compile a list of members the Club. Enter Rebecca Shope. Rebecca, who has been a catalyst for so with children and grandchildren at the Club, so we ensure much positive change at the Club, asked me to jump on board the Junior/ everyone stays informed of Family Committee events. If you’d like Intermediate committee with my perspective, and I obliged. to be included, please e-mail Emilie ([email protected]) with your child’s or grandchild’s name and birthday. One of our goals was to keep younger members engaged with the Club while they embarked on the wonderfully tumultuous journey of for babysitting during special events and Saturdays to help our Toledo parenthood. We began scheduling family-friendly Club parents take full advantage of the Club and its facilities. Indeed, most social events and arranged Saturdays throughout the fall and winter, you’ll probably find the Stack children playing with their “Toledo Club friends” in the St. Andrew’s room while mom and dad play squash, work out, and enjoy brunch. We’ve continued on this trajectory and I’m excited to have Emilie Vassar on board this year as co-chair of the rechristened Family Committee. We look forward to seeing all of our Toledo Club families this year!
28 | October 2016 RECENT E v e n ts First Tuesday in August at The Carranor Club
August 2, 2016
Event photos by Grand Lubell Photography. See many more photos of recent club events at www.TheClubPhotos.com. October 2016 | 29 30 | October 2016 he members of The Toledo Club Next day he would watch and wait with every dinner, but especially the Start of are proud to say they are perfectly great anticipation for it to arrive at his Term Feast each year. Our own house elves normal, thank you very much. It is the doorstep. I began reading to understand (Chef Mike and staff) are going to work very last place anyone would accuse what my daughter spoke of so passionately hard to recreate a wonderful wizarding of being unusual. But even the most normal, after each book. I got hooked. dinner at the Club. We will hold the dinner most respectable, most Dursleyish among us in the Great Hall (Centennial Room); The first book came out in print in 1997. occasionally yearn for something out of the be welcomed by school staff;* and later, Young readers who would have been the ordinary. It’s as simple as a fleeting thought dessert, a bit of trivia and a few prizes in first to metaphorically ride the Hogwarts had while drinking your sixth cup of coffee Three Broomsticks (Red Room). Express would now be in their 30s, many at your very normal, ordinary job. A wish with children at the age to start their hether you are a bold for something extraordinary, maybe even literary adventure in the world of wizardry. Gryffindor, sly Slytherin, magical . . . Harry Potter has a fan base spanning the kind Hufflepuff, Harry Potter. If you don’t know who the iconic generations, so even if you don’t love the or clever Ravenclaw, character is, chances are you are not from boy who lived, then surely your children or we encourage you to wear your best Planet Earth. Never has a book series had grandchildren do. wizard’s robes, but we will still welcome such an effect on so many generations. It cast squibs and muggles. eing devoted to the books, my a spell on children, encouraging them to read daughter Alana and I decided We hope you will join us at the Great like nothing before. It opened the door to their that the Club would be a perfect Wizards’ Feast on Sunday, November imaginations, which it seems had disappeared place to have a great dinner 13 at 6 PM. You can reserve your with so many forms of instant entertainment. and celebration of the world of Wizardry Hogwarts Express tickets by calling the I have heard of all walks of life being in honor of our love for Harry Potter and reservations line at 419-254-2961. “Potterheads,“ as we enthusiasts are called. all things related to Hogwarts School of One Club member told me her aunt had Witchcraft and Wizardry. “turned her on” to the stories. A dear friend, *Due to an unfortunate incident involving Dr. Griffith, told me about how when each Surely if you are a reader of the Harry Professor Trelawney, a trifle and an owl, book was released, he would sit at midnight, Potter series, you are aware of the wonderful Peeves the Poltergeist has been banned from waiting to order the next hardbound adventure. dishes the staff and students are served at the feast this year.
October 2016 | 31 RECENT E v e n ts Member Mondayz ZIP Dinner
July 25, 2016
Event photos by Grand Lubell Photography. See many more photos of recent club events at www.TheClubPhotos.com. 32 | October 2016 Cuisine at the club by Executive Chef Mike Goodson
just want to start by saying thank you I for all the support I have received from you, the members. I have been with the Club for seven years, and have MIKE GOODSON strived to give you the best Executive Chef experience possible. 419-243-2200 ex2964 [email protected] As Socrates said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not fighting the old, but building on the new.” With that, I look forward to new things to come, and to bringing new and different flavors to the Club. - Chef Mike
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36 | October 2016 DINING ROOM buzz by Karen Klein NEW MMENUENU, Hast not that new menu just knocked your socks off or, FRESH TTASTESASTES at the very least, taken eyelids open to a wider level while an echo of WOW roams the brain, as every item or salmon for an entrée. With salad bases like those, one whispers, “Try me?” The appetizers are just right for can feel that foodie vibe from the kitchen! nibbling with the cocktail and of the finest ingredients! Savoring succulent Angus Prime Rib on First Fridays in the Good chicken liver pate is delish! Brie with balsamic- Main Dining Room has become a bona fide tradition! Yes, coated cherries? Ahhhh, YES! And do try the fried circle October 7 as the metabolism cries out for hearty calamari just once and you’ll be hooked. food. A very popular entrée, again, Angus is to beef what Since Chef Mike shared his tomato jam recipe in the Duroc is to piggy; well, one now is adequately informed of September issue, he has proven one excellent use of that correlation! An added incentive to attend is that Ben it, cuddling the salmon! That is definitely a winner! DeLong will be playing dreamy dinner music. Scallops cannot, cannot be tastier anywhere; the roasted Since that is an Opera Performance Evening, one can lamb is feast-worthy, and the Duroc pork chop is of join in with other attendees at the Opera Goers Table. superior quality with one’s taste buds truly rewarded. Just note that on your reservation for 5:30 PM, as the Duroc, hmmm, is this an award or what? Well, what performance begins at 7:30 and one must wait and wait Angus is to beef, Duroc is to a little piggy. It is a breed to get into that blasted, albeit, convenient parking lot. of hog, red in color and easily recognizable with its long droopy ears. Chef Mike has made choosing a sandwich for lunch verrrrry difficult. And a “Catch of the Day” is offered also; Just as any racehorse would like to see a Sea Biscuit no jokes, it is fish. An all-American meatloaf sandwich has or Man o’ War in the lineage of his family background, been added, with the bread seemingly a bit redundant. every piglet clicks on Ancestry.com to check if the sire is Want a bit of gusto? The PLT is true Italian. Rueben is a Duroc pig. Now one may rightly inquire, who cares? It probably as All-American sandwich as can be and it is seems that the Duroc DNA makes its pH higher; the meat still great! Salads are also there, plus a fruit plate. is then juicier and more tender. Who knew? Seems it is not just the droopy ears that bring adulation. However, YES, First Tuesday lives and thrives! Come join for to smack one’s lips after consuming quick-fried pork liver cocktails, appetizers and then a fun dinner with lots slabs, one must travel to Prague for this memorable side of chatter and camaraderie on October 4. Mingle, dish. Wait til they’ve heard about tomato pudding! be introduced, sit at the long table and enjoy! It is “clubi-ness” at its best! Reading the “selection rules” on the dinner menu reveals many permutations are possible with the choice of salad Need it be mentioned that THE President’s Dinner will or the size of the salad or to add chicken, shrimp or be an illustrious event with everyone gussied up; men in salmon AND/OR to add potatoes or risotto. Whew! tuxes and ladies in lovely, opulent ensembles. The cuisine A spreadsheet is available upon request. The “different” is chosen by the President (notice title of event) and salads, as opposed to the “house” salad are very lush promises to be a wonderful repast. creations. Every Toledoan takes pride in the Betty salad, and rightly so; the roasted beet and fennel is a tasty REMEMBER: Come dine at least once a month and play a autumn combo, the pear and bleu cheese is for a bit of part in your Club. Members’ Jam on the 21st would be a sweetness and the maple apple on greens could win a terrific choice! blue ribbon in any contest! One can add shrimp, chicken
October 2016 | 37 Perspectives FROM
ANDREW SPAHR Co-Chairman 765-729-7715 &We’re interested in hearing some feedback [email protected] on potential improvements/programming ideas for the Tavern. We have some ideas in the works, SARAH SNELL but want to hear from you if you have an idea to throw Co-Chairman into the ring. 734-657-1450 [email protected] As football season ramps up, make the Tavern your destination on NFL and college football game days. It’s a great place to meet with friends and colleagues while casually enjoying a beverage and food, and there isn’t a
Become a Fan of The Toledo Club! better place in town to watch the game than on The Toledo Club Tavern’s eight TVs! As we fall into October, This fall we are excited to welcome David Schmenk back to the Club for a six-week yoga series. David will be bringing his we are excited to get practice to the Club on Saturday mornings for a one-hour-long this season rolling yoga class. Please join us for yoga, and follow it up with a delicious brunch in the Tavern! in the Tavern. We had a great time at the 90s Your weekend will be off to a fantastic start with yoga, party in September, and squash, brunch and a breakfast cocktail (or two!) in the Tavern. Child care will also be available on Saturday mornings, so this is appreciate everyone The Sports Grill & an excellent opportunity to meet up with your Toledo Club friends coming out for this event! Tavern will open for for brunch and a workout while the kids socialize as well! special and private As always, reservations are very much appreciated for yoga and The Tavern Committee is events on Mondays child care. and Tuesdays. working hard on some great Third Thursday ideas, Without a doubt, the annual Halloween party is one of the most exciting and fun events of the year at the Club. We are very and we’ll be kicking the excited to celebrate it once again on October 28. The Tavern will series off with a fall-themed be a lively place that evening – please join us in grabbing a fall- themed cocktail before heading down to the party. We are very beer and cocktail tasting. much looking forward to seeing everyone in their costumes! Keep your eye on The
Toledo Club Facebook page The iconic pewter mugs with the etched Club logo can and the calendar on the only be found in the Tavern, and are available to all Mug Club members exclusively. All members can join for a website for more details. nominal fee by asking the bartender – and it has been estimated that your ROI turns positive after approximately 17 refills.
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October 2016 | 39 OCTOBER MEMBER NEWS
A Well-Deserved Honor Clyde Scoles, executive director of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, has been recognized as a “Hall of Fame Librarian” by the Ohio ThankYou Library Council. He and other nominees were to be inducted into the The Toledo Club is grateful for the hall on September 28 in Sandusky. generous contributions by members and to maintain its historic clubhouse and add to its beauty: A native of Columbus, Clyde received a bachelor’s degree in social science at the Ohio State University in 1971. He continued his education at the University of Michigan, where Linda Varga Joe Zerbey he earned a master’s of library science for improvements to the for the gift of two in 10 months. He began his library Ladies’ Locker Room on the paintings. career with the Columbus Metropolitan Second Floor. She had the Library, holding various positions old wallpaper in the hall Richard & Shelley between 1967 and 1974. He was taken down, painted and Walinski appointed director of Zanesville Public faux finished. And to for five prints that were Library in 1974. Kim Seidel loaned to the Club. They are displayed in Relocating to Toledo, he started his who did the painting. job as assistant director of the Toledo- the Corinthian Room, Ivy Lucas County Library in 1978 and was Fred & Pricilla Room, Shamrock Room and 4th Floor Men’s Room. Clyde Scoles named director in 1985. Clyde has held Schwier that title longer than anyone else in the for framed photos. library’s 178 year history. He and his wife Dianne joined The Toledo (Mr. Schwier was the The Blade for setting up a tent in Club in May, 1987. photographer.) case Mother Nature To learn more about Clyde and the amazing growth and expansion Jeannie Hylant didn’t cooperate with the of the library under his direction, see the March 2016 issue of Topics, Party in the Parking Lot. available on The Toledo Club website. Clyde is the author of the cover for getting the carpets cleaned story, “Exploring the History, Growth, Values & Strategy of The Toledo in the Ladies’ Locker Room. Lucas County Public Library.” Accompanying the story is a profile of the author. New Board Members to be Elected at the Annual Meeting The election of new members of The Toledo Club Board of Directors will In Memoriam be held at the Annual Membership Meeting, scheduled in the Red Room on October 24. Members of the nominating committee are Michael John Clement Goetz, chair; Steven Bogart, Joseph Zerby IV, Mark Ralston, Born June 29, 1915, the same month and year Gregory Kopan and Edward Kraemer. In accordance with the Club’s Code of Regulations, the names of nominees must be posted on the The Toledo Club’s clubhouse was christened, Club bulletin board no later than October 4. passed away September 4 at the age of 101. Other nominations may be made in writing, signed by 10 Resident Marion G. Fitkin Members of the Club and delivered to President Aaron Swiggum not less than 10 days prior to the election. Those names will also be posted. Wife of Glenn L. Fitkin Barbara Malone Garwood Widow of WIllis Garwood, The Toledo Club’s Contributions longest tenured manager In memory of James Welch, husband of Sharon Enck-Welch, from Patricia “Pat” Osborn Shirley Levy Author, teacher, poet, and active patron of local jazz
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Introducing new members
Featured New Member The Talent Within These Walls The first Tuesday in September, the day the club reopened after August shutdown, was an opportunity for members to attend ...”First Tuesday.” “First Tuesday” is the first Tuesday of every month when a diverse group of members regularly enjoy a cocktail hour, followed by a beautiful dinner with between 30 and 40 members seated together around a long table and joined by other smaller groups at four, six and eight tops. If you have not been to a “First Tuesday,” you’re missing out! You should try it sooner rather than later – like Tuesday, October 4th. Ronald Olszewski (Rev.) Ronald Olszewski, O.S.F.S. RUSS WOZNIAK “First Tuesday” is about celebrating Club membership and Membership Director fellowship. It is also about Chairman, 419-254-2997 OUR NEXT recognizing outstanding St. Francis de Sales High School 419-254-2992 Fax contributions made by Foundation [email protected] members and others who I am a Roman Catholic Priest and recently improve the Club. retired after 40 years as the President of First Bob Bettinger was St. Francis de Sales High School. toasted (you know I continue to work at the school www.twitter.com/TheToledoClubTuesday what I mean) for his teaching a class and as Chairman of OCTOBER 4 hundreds of hours the St. Francis de Sales High School dedicated to restoring Foundation. My passion is to build a Become a Fan of The Toledo Club! the grandfather clock in the Lobby. What a talented man! foundation or endowment so that a Those in attendance also marveled at the ceiling student’s admission to our school is restoration (improvement) on the second floor based on his desire, worthiness and accomplished by Kim Seidel and friends. What a talented ability, rather than on his family’s ability lady! And thank you to The Toledo Club Foundation for to pay tuition. paying for the improvement. For many years, I have been to The Toledo So, do not miss out. I hope to see many new member faces Club with a variety of persons and for a at “First Tuesday.” And bring friends you would like to see variety of purposes. In my current role, join the Club. I wish to have a fitting place to host people to discuss their support for our Best, mission. The Toledo Club is a very fine place to do so. Russ Wozniak Russ Wozniak Membership Director
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October 2016 | 43 Athletic News Athletics & Squash
Keystone Winter Squash League We will review all of the basics, including rules, ground Signup is Underway Now! strokes, terminology, and our league format. We will follow up the first clinic with three more on Tuesdays, October 18, The flagship of our winter squash program, the winter 25 and November 1, for a nominal fee, to keep the learning squash league, runs from late October through late momentum going. A casual and fun round robin will follow February. That generous time span gives all of our players each clinic with lots of hustle and running. Simply notify plenty of time to play their 11 scheduled matches. This works John Seidel to give this sport a try. out to one match roughly every 11 days, which is a relatively light time commitment. Last season we set records for Group-of-10 Hell Nights Set participation and play. We hope to match or better that mark this season, with all players from complete novice to veteran To gather momentum for the 2016–17 squash season, we are players welcome to participate. Your entry into the winter going to conduct two-team 10 minutes of HELL on Tuesdays, squash league will qualify you for all of the following: October 13 and 20, from 5:15 – 6:45 PM. We will have our host pro on court, along with four other of our top players, • Discounted dinner at our (still) NEW DRAFT NIGHT in to fill each court with players hungry to run. Just show up! John A. Seidel the Belvedere Room Athletic Director and Sign up for a court on the Club board located at each court Squash Professional • A high-quality microfiber league tee shirt (first come, first served) and subject yourself to 10 minutes 419-254-2962 • Awards for each tier level champion of “speed squash” with any of our players. This is an intense [email protected] • Awards for the winning and second place teams workout and a lot of fun. Mark the dates and stand by to run • An awesome dinner at Club Championship Finals Night and have fun. on Thursday, April 27, 2017 • Entry and awards for the top two in the first 64 Advertise in the 2016–17 Squash handicap tourney Directory/Yearbook The Toledo Club is very fortunate to have such a rich Sign up now behind Court Four or call John Seidel at history of squash at the local, regional and national levels. 419-254-2962 for more details. The annual Squash Directory/Yearbook recognizes our Free Beginner’s Clinic For All New current champions and chronicles our past champions as well. While all players’ contact information is available on and Interested Members the Squash Works system, we have consistent demand for A gratis beginner’s clinic is set for Tuesday, October a hard copy that players can simply reach for. Prices are 11 at 5:15 PM. NO prior squash experience or knowledge is very reasonable for your ad, so book your space now! required. Simply bring a positive attitude for learning what • Full page ad $100.00 (8" x 5.5") Forbes magazine listed as the #1 healthiest sport. • Half page ad $50.00 (4" x 3.5")
(Still) All New DRAFT NIGHT Set For Thursday, October 27 BLOCK THE DATE! Thursday, October 27, is the date for DRAFT NIGHT 2016. We killed it last year with an All New Draft Night setup and we will do the same (only better) this season. All players will assist their captains with choosing their teams for the 2016–17 season. If you would like to be a captain this year, your bid will be accepted with all monies going to new furniture behind Court Four. Don’t miss the draft!
44 | October 2016 Athletic News Aquatics & Fitness Center
Pool Parties “Thank you for Don’t forget to book your next party in the pool! This has been a big success and the children recommending and parents have loved it! From six to 60 people, no group is too small or too big! Check with Melissa Shaner. Her Charissa on pool party times. skill and experience were amazing. Gary McBride Completes the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Melissa was able to “It is with satisfaction and a bit of sorrow that I have help me fulfill a goal been led to the conclusion of a complete hike of I have had my entire the Trail. The final 2.33-day trek through the Trinity Alps Wilderness and the Russian Wilderness in the life. This past summer, Klamath National Forest ranks highly on the list of Melissa really made sections to be revisited if time and health permit.” a difference, and I -Gary McBride cannot thank her CHARISSA MARCONI The PCT is 2,650 miles long. enough for all the BS, WITS Gary hiked with his daughter time and patience she Fitness & Aquatics Dir. Beth from Wasco Lake, Oregon had in my instruction. 419-254-2990 to the Columbia River (Oregon/ Washington border) on short Melissa should be [email protected] hikes in 2008, 2010 and 2012. recognized for her When he retired, he started talent.” the hike in Mexico and spent - Susan Wicklund Join me on consecutive summers making his way north until completion. www.twitter.com/charissamarconi We are so proud of Gary for completing such an adventurous hike. This is not your ordinary
hike through Wildwood Metropark. This is quite a task. Gary is a regular Fitness Center user when he is in town. We welcome you home, Gary!
Master Swimming at the Quarry Thank you again to Bob and Karen Lucas, who had our swimmers to their home for a beautiful quarry swim and snack. If you are interested in improving your swim stroke, beating your time, or just meeting new people, and swimming is your sport, contact Charissa. Melissa Shaner, our swim coach, is ready for you! WINTER Thank You! Fitness Center As shutdown has come to a close for 2016, there are many members to thank for such Hours begin generous donations to improving the Ladies’ Locker Room: Tom and Linda Vargas, Fred and October 1 Priscilla Schwier and Jeannie Hylant. Thank you for your dedication to the Club! Monday-Thursday YOGA WITH DAVID SCHMENK: 5 AM – 9 PM October 1 – November 5, 2016 Friday 5 AM – 8 PM David will begin yoga classes on October 1. The session will be six weeks. There will be Saturday two hour-long classes starting at 9:30 AM and 11 AM. The cost for a six-week session will 8 AM – 7 PM be $48; a single walk-in class is $12. The fee for non-members is $60 per session; $15 per single walk-in class. No reservations need to be made, but I would like to know who Sunday is interested in coming to class by starting an email list – last minute changes 8 AM – 7 PM can happen.
October 2016 | 45 COMMITTEES Sports Grill Family Marketing & Tavern Co-Chairman Chairman Co-Chairman Nick Stack Fred Harrington OCTOBER Sarah Snell meeting schedule
Social/Entertainment Committee (First Tuesday) October 4 • 5:30 PM Chelsea Room 419-321-1392 Business 419-385-2322 Home 734-657-1450 419-215-1628 Cell [email protected] Food/Beverage Committee [email protected] [email protected] John Fedderke (First Thursday) October 6 • Noon Co-Chairman Co-Chairman Jessica Jackson Andrew Spahr Emilie Vassar Tom Klein Chelsea Room Shirley Levy Cindy Niggemyer Athletic Committee Rick Rudnicki (Second Tuesday) October 11 • 11:30 AM Conservatory Room House Squash Committee Chairman (Second Tuesday) October 11 • 7:30 AM Marianne Ballas 765-729-7715 Cell 419-206-8557 Cell Georgian Room [email protected] [email protected] House Committee James Raymound Bailey Laura Berling Katherine Joslin Lonsbrough Katherine Boolles Meeting date TBA • 5 PM Megan McKean Jared Lefevre Chelsea Room Alex Suffron Ian Malhoit Craig Witherell Alanna Paully Family Committee Renee Stack (Third Thursday) October 20 • 6 PM 419-265-5607 Cell [email protected] Sports Grill & Tavern Food/Beverage Finance Lauren Douglas Finance Committee Chairman John Fedderke Ben Brown Chairman Paul Sullivan October 17 • 4 PM Gregory H. Wagoner Tom Uhler Board Room Shelley Walinski Carl White Sports Grill & Tavern Committee Elizabeth Wolfe (Third Thursday) October 20 • 5:30 PM Sports Grill & Tavern Social/ Membership Committee Entertainment 419-254-7382 Business Meeting date TBA • 5:30 PM Chairman 419-787-7382 Cell 419-241-9000 Business Mike Mori Red Room or phone [email protected] 419-321-1206 Direct Tom Baird [email protected] Board Meeting Susan Conda Larry Boyer October 25 • 4 PM Greg Fess Neil Garrison Board Room Becky Fuhrman Doug Kearns Karen Klein Jim Knapp Marketing Committee Bob Lubell John MacKay John MacKay Mark Ralston (Last Tuesday) October 25 • 11:30 AM Ann Sanford Mark Ridenour Bruce Schoenberger 419-724-6380 Business Ivy Room Dirk Van Heyst 419-392-3050 Cell Betty Sherman [email protected] Topics Committee Linda Varga Greg Wagoner Anna Bremer (Last Tuesday) October 25 • 12:30 PM Jim Burnor Board Room Eileen Eddy Joy Hyman Cindy Niggemyer David Quinn John Skeldon
46 | October 2016 Membership Topics Athletic Squash Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman Scott Libbe David Cameron Bob Lucas Mike Goetz Be an Active Toledo Club Member 419-241-5000 419-536-5272 Business 419-833-1505 Home 419-245-2531 Business [email protected] 419-266-4742 Cell 419-494-1185 Cell 419-351-3595 Cell Laura Baird [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] If you are interested Jackie Barnes Fred Harrington Todd Berman Steve Bogart Tim Effler Mark Keesey Mike Goetz Jim Burnor in serving on a Club Matthew Harper Karen Klein Zachary Huizing Rich Effler Erica Jennewine Shirley Levy Christopher Kozak Tyson Fankhauser committee, please Matt Rubin Bob Lubell Will Lewis Melissa Freeman Dawn Miller Kathy Mikolajczak Jeffrey Levesque contact Dawn Miller Cindy Niggemyer Brett Seymour Frank Manning Kristi Polus Melissa Shaner John Skeldon at 419-254-2980. Bruce Yunker Renee Stack Greg Wagoner Kimberly Walter Peter Winovich
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Legal Counsel Aaron D. Swiggum Brett Seymour Gregory H. Wagoner Rebecca Shope Justice G. Johnson, Jr. 419-891-1040 Business 419-517-7079 Business 419-241-9000 Business 419-321-1453 Business 419-249-7100 Business 419-206-9518 Cell 419-467-3302 Cell 419-321-1206 Direct 419-957-1117 Cell 419-262-0312 Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Director Director Director Director Director John Fedderke Michael T. Marciniak Jacqueline Barnes Andrew Berenzweig David Quinn 419-297-6559 Cell 419-842-6112 Business 419-254-2820 Business 419-259-6080 Business 419-537-1741 Business [email protected] 419-343-3401 Cell 419-261-0781 Cell 419-345-7969 Cell 419-367-3601 Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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