BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT LEGAL COUNSEL John Fedderke Justice G. Johnson, Jr VICE PRESIDENT DIRECTORS Aaron Swiggum Jackie Barnes TREASURER Richard Hylant Mike Marciniak Kirk Mizerek Manager's Message David Quinn SECRETARY Gregory H. Wagoner Brett Seymour Roger Parker, General Manager TOLEDO CLUB STAFF 419-254-2988 • [email protected]

ADMINISTRATION Roger Parker, General Manager 419-254-2988 Nathalie Helm, Executive Assistant 419-254-2980 FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE Nancy La Fountaine, Catering Manager 419-254-2981 Tina Orosz, Catering Assistant Manager 419-254-2981 Happy New Year! Michael Rosendaul, Executive Chef 419-243-2200 ext. 2964 The Toledo Club is welcoming in the 2014 New Year OUR MISSION Laura Dunn, Assistant Food and Beverge Director with great anticipation. 419-254-2977 The mission of Our membership continues to grow at a steady rate Charlotte Hall The Toledo Club, Concierge and Member Relations Manager and our financial results continue to react positively. 419-243-2200 ext. 2161 Over the last few months we had many sold out events: since 1889, is to MEMBERSHIP The President’s Dinner, The Armed Forces Dinner, enrich the lives of its Russ Wozniak, Membership Director Thanksgiving Day Buffet, The Dickens Dinner, The Tea 419-254-2997 Dance, Christmas Eve Buffet, the public viewing nights; members by providing ACCOUNTING a luxurious private Kimberly Phillips, Finance Director also, our Main Dining Room and the Tavern have been 419-254-2970 extremely busy. club experience in a Paula Martin, Accounting Analyst 419-254-2996 As we enter the New Year, there are some exciting financially responsible ATHLETIC upcoming social events and club offerings to attend, manner with John Seidel, Director/Squash Pro such as Members’ Jam, January 17; Jazz in the MDR, extraordinary social 419-254-2962 January 24; Downton Abbey Dinner, January 25 and Charissa Marconi, Fitness and Aquatics Director Wild Game Dinner, January 30. Please look for other and recreational 419-254-2990 special evening offerings in the MDR and Tavern. SECURITY activities that foster David Rainey, Operations Manager I’m happy to report that all is well and the entire staff friendship, fellowship, 419-254-2967 is looking forward to the New Year, as they are striving and pride to provide outstanding services to the membership... T H E T O L E D O C L U B T O P I C S among members. A publication of the Marketing Committee and we would like to thank all the members who of The Toledo Club, published 11 times per year contributed to the employee holiday fund. 235 14th Street • Toledo, Ohio 43604 419-243-2200 • 419-254-2969 Fax www.toledoclub.org EDITORIAL STAFF Editor in Chief: Shirley Levy – [email protected] Copy Editor: Art Bronson Service of the month Publisher: SWIMMING David Cameron – 419-536-5272 [email protected] Improve your technique and get new workout ideas to improve your endurance and speed. Design/Art Direction: Even if you don’t plan to swim competitively, swimming is a great way to improve your cardio Tony Barone Design – 419-866-4826 health while building strength and increasing muscle tone, flexibility and bone strength. [email protected] Contributing Writers: Plus, swimming is a major stress reducer and is beneficial for those suffering from arthritis. Karen Klein, Cindy Niggemyer, If learning to swim for fitness or improving your swimming has been a goal, there’s no time and Richard Rothrock Contributing Photographers: like the present! Grand Lubell Photography – 419-882-1984 Check in with the Athletic Department to schedule a session with Melissa Shaner. Melissa’s Art Bronson Printing/Mailing by: swimming background includes swimming competitively for Sylvania Northview High Kennedy Printing Company • Findlay, Ohio School and Ohio Northern University. She is a member of the Team Toledo Triathlon Club and the U.S. Master’s Swimming Association. Melissa trains with the Sylvania Masters Club ON THE COVER: John and Roger decked out for and competes in distance open water swimming competitions. Along with Charissa Marconi, the upcoming Downton Abbey Dinner discuss the state of the Club for 2014. she is working on creating a comprehensive aquatics program for The Toledo Club. Photo by Grand Lubell Photography President's Message Heroes Save a Life on Squash Court “Dave Stark is down on Court 4!” On November 18, squash pro John Seidel and Jon LaSotta, aided by several members and employees, responded quickly, galvanizing into action that probably saved Dave Stark’s life. Seidel and LaSotta rushed into Court 4 and rolled the unresponsive Stark onto his back while asking that 911 be called. Employee Henry Dixon had already done so. Meanwhile Dave Quinn ran upstairs to get one of the club’s automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Luckily, member LaSotta, who is a police officer and an emergency medical technician, was in the area and began chest compressions while employee Matt Osburn got Dr. Garth Phibbs out of the shower to take charge. All this action happened smoothly and calmly with Dr. Phibbs providing rescue breaths while LaSotta did chest compressions. After 2 cycles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Seidel attached the AED which indicated that Stark had stopped breathing and shock was required. Everyone cleared the area and Seidel hit the shock button according to his training. The shock worked and within 10 minutes Dave Stark was on his way to the hospital with a Toledo Fire and Rescue crew. I spoke with Dave Stark shortly after the incident and he reported that he was home and doing fine, thanked everyone involved and gladly granted permission to tell this story. I want to join in thanking everyone involved for their “Grace under pressure,” as Hemingway put it. More than that, I hope all Toledo Club members and employees will take pride in how well those we see everyday around the Club responded to the emergency so calmly and professionally. This is not the story expected after such a successful holiday season, but I have learned in the newspaper business that you never bury your lead. While the preceding story turned out to be good news in the end, there is even better news on the way. During the Parade of Trees in December, General Manager Roger Parker and the entire staff rose to the occasion time after time to provide warm hospitality, delicious food and a truly memorable holiday season. I will remember for a long time the three seventh grade boys from Ottawa Hills rocking holiday songs in the Main Dining Room. I hope each of you enjoyed sparkling moments that you will cherish into the grey days of a Toledo winter looming ahead. In particular, Jackie Barnes deserves a standing ovation for the work she did arranging for this year’s trees which added so much to the club’s ambiance while providing support for area non- profits. THREE CHEERS FOR JACKIE! You will find more information on the financial results in my State-of-the-Club article in this issue, but I can say in short that we had the fourth quarter that Roger and I asked Santa for. January promises a number of special events at the Club, so I hope to see you for dinner at Downton Abbey, the Wild Game Dinner and then working out those New Year’s resolutions in the athletic area. I plan to be sweating to the oldies downstairs, but if you miss me, you might look in the Oak Room. HAPPY NEW YEAR.

JANUARY 2014 3 january UPCOMING EVENTS ANNIVERSARIES AT THE CLUB

10 Year Anniversary January 3 First Friday Prime Rib Kyle R. Latham January 1/2004 10 years January 7 First Tuesday January 12 Second Sunday Brunch Barbara Garwood January 1/2004 10 years January 16 Third Thursday in the Tavern 25 Year+ Anniversary January 17 Members’ Jam George M. Korhumel January 1/1958 56 years January 24 Jazz in MDR/Sheila Landis Quartet January 25 Downton Abbey Dinner Susan Cavalear January 1/1962 52 years January 30 Wild Game Dinner Barbara Baker January 1/1965 49 years John K. Clement January 1/1965 49 years Reservations at 419-254-2961 or toledoclub.org Need help with the website? Donald F. Melhorn January 1/1965 49 years Call Nathalie Helm at 419-254-2980 Carole L. Mack January 1/1966 48 years Fred W. Bostleman January 1/1967 47 years MARK YOUR CALENDARS Robert E. O’Brien January 1/1967 47 years Justice G. Johnson January 1/1970 44 years FUTURE CLUB EVENTS Anthony R. Geraci January 1/1972 42 years February 11 Wine Tasting William F. Bates January 1/1974 40 years February 20 Scotch Tasting Dinner Geneva D. Rodgers January 1/1974 40 years March 7-9 Toledo Squash Classic Lowell E. Roe January 1/1974 40 years March 8 Spring Fling Scott W. Libbe January 1/1982 32 years Thomas R. Tousley January 1/1984 30 years Richard J. Gross January 1/1986 28 years Ronald M. Cooperman January 1/1987 27 years Sandra M. Hylant January 1/1987 27 years Club Etiquette Reminder Mark E. Ridenour January 1/1987 27 years Making reservations is important to Betty L. Sherman January 1/1987 27 years proper scheduling of the club’s staff. William Fall January 1/1988 26 years Donna Pollex-Najarian January 1/1989 25 years Two important benefits to you: great Donald M. Mewhort, III January 1/1989 25 years service and reduced wage expense to keep club dues from going up.

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4 JANUARY 2014 UPCOMING EVENTS Member Comments AROUND THE CITY Stranahan Theatre Server Kyree has done another Brian Regan Live exceptional job serving our January 9 – 7:30 PM Stomp! account. We appreciate her January 18 – 2 and 8 PM promptness, professionalism in January 19 – 2 and 7 PM her work and the way in which The Valentine Theatre it represents The Toledo Club. Dance: Cinderella – The Ballet Classic The Toledo Port Authority Moscow Festival Ballet January 10 – 8 PM Chef Mike was excellent. He Broadway Series: Godspell explained every dish. All was January 24 – 8 PM presented in a heartful way! Toledo Repertoire Theatre Michael Price Noises Off January 17–19 and 23–26 The Tavern is a great room for Toledo Symphony families. Waltzing Through Vienna January 17 and 18 Michael Mack The service was outstanding. Crystal is a wonderful server who was extremely helpful and attentive. The food was exceptional and Chef Mike Didn’t see your photo was very impressive. It was a in the last issue of wonderful experience. “The Toledo Club Topics?” Guest To see many more photos or to order photo prints... visit : www.TheClubphotos.org

JANUARY 2014 5 Downton Abbey Dinner by Ben Brown

You won’t need to travel to Yorkshire, England, in The wine for this course is a 2011 Delas Cotes du Rhone January to have a meal worthy of the Earl and Countess St. Esprit Rouge. A ginger sorbet palate cleanser will be of Grantham. Shortly after the start of the fourth season served for the fourth course. of Downton Abbey on PBS, The Toledo Club will host a The English always enjoyed a hearty meat course, Downton Abbey Dinner in the Main Dining Room that therefore our fifth course will feature lobster-stuffed the Crawley family would thoroughly enjoy. Beef Wellington complemented with asparagus, crushed The first season ofDownton Abbey was set in the year almonds and potato croquettes. The wine will be from 1912, just before the sinking of the Titanic. Dinners for that fabulous year for Bordeaux wines, 2010: a Château the upper class of that era were formal; men in white Haut-Beauséjour St. Estephe. Following the Wellington is ties and tailcoats, with the women in elegant dresses a fig and stilton cheese salad on machë lettuce with port accompanied by sparkling jewelry. Styled in the fashion wine vinaigrette. A 2009 Domaine du Terme Vacqueyras of an Edwardian-era aristocratic dinner, The Toledo Club’s will be served with the salad. dinner will have eight courses with wine pairings. On to desserts! The seventh course is a meringue brulée Our diners will be greeted before dinner with French with lemon-infused custard and raspberries, accompanied wines and canapés such as chilled duck breast on by a 2009 La Fleur Renaissance Sauterne. Following will sourdough with orange-ginger sauce, beef tartar on rye be a course of cheeses, dried fruits, jams, baguettes and toast points with quail eggs, cremini mushrooms stuffed nuts, enjoyed with a 10 year old Ramos Pinto port. At the with roquefort cheese and dried cherries, and caviar conclusion of the dinner, coffe will be served, along with potato rondos with chives. Be sure to save room for dinner! chocolate truffles. The dinner is in the style of the ancient Romans where Chef Michael will be preparing one of his most challenging everything will be provided from soup to nuts. The first dinners, but it will certainly be one that would impress course of watercress bisque, garnished with micro water- Mrs. Patmore. Mark your calendars for the Downton Abbey cress, raspberry goat cheese and hazelnuts, will be served Dinner on January 25, with canapés starting at 6:30 PM, with a 2012 Domaine Rothschild Bordeaux Blanc. A sea- and be sure to make your reservation early as – because food second course of oysters, both freshly shucked and of the complexities of this event – space is limited. The Rockefeller, will include a 2011 Domaine Solitude Cotes price is $150 per person and formal attire is strongly du Rhone Blanc. Thyme and pecan-roasted breast of quail encouraged. Toledo Rep members will be performing. will be the third course. It will include ginger-cranberry You may never again have an opportunity to experience pilaf and a spiced pomegranate glace. a dinner of such elegance and excellence.

6 JANUARY 2014 THE DINNER MENU

First Course Watercress Bisque Garnished with Watercress, Raspberry Goat Cheese Cream, Hazelnuts Second Course Oysters on the Half Shell with Champagne Mignonette Sauce And Oysters Rockefeller with Lemon Hollandaise Third Course Thyme and Pecan Roasted Breast of Quail with Ginger Cranberry Pilaf and Spiced Pomegranate Glace Fourth Course Ginger Sorbet Fifth Course Beef Wellington with Lobster Stuffing and Cognac Infused Demi-Glace Asparagus with Crushed Almonds and Potato Croquettes Sixth Course Fig and Stilton Salad with Mache and Port Wine Vinaigrette Seventh Course Meringue Brûlée with Lemon-infused Custard and Raspberries Eighth Course Boutique Cheeses, Dried Fruit, Nuts and Jams Coffee Served with Chocolate Truffles

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DID YOU KNOW By Cindy Niggemyer

The Topics magazine has always been here to help our members in winter. It is in worse taste to ask your guests if they will take soup Theall manners of deportment.Toledo Topics is here to serve.Club Are you a fan of Goesor fish. These are as Gourmandmuch separate courses as the fish and meat, Downton Abbey? Are you a fan of great food? Here is an event and all experienced diners take both. for you! The Toledo Club has partnered with the esteemed Chaine When eating soup, remember always to take it from the side des Rotisseurs to create a Downton Abbey Dinner. We have again of the spoon, and to make no sound in doing so. You should dusted off our copy of Routledge’s Manual of Etiquette, with Hints of never4 ask for a second supply of either soup or fish. It delays the next Politeness, 1874 to help our members proceed through the formal course and keeps the table waiting. If servers do not go round with evening on Saturday, January 25. Knowing that members have limited wine, the gentlemen should help the ladies and themselves to sherry time and assuredly less knowledge of 19th century dinner protocol, or sauterne immediately after the soup. Ladies seldom drink more we have condensed some of the more important rules you should than three glasses of wine at dinner, but married ladies will habitually be aware of. And, yes, these are real written rules that were to be take five or even six. Unless you are a total abstainer, it is extremely correctly observed. The vernacular has been modernized just a bit. uncivil to decline taking wine if you are invited to do so. The very first rule is the familiar reservation protocol that is In taking your helpings remember that to overfill a plate is continually repeated in Topics... to make reservations and be as bad as to supply it too scantily. Silver knives will now 1 exactly punctual is the strictest politeness. If you are too early, you always5 be met at the best tables. But, where there are none, a are in the way. If you are too late you spoil the dinner, annoy the piece of crust should be taken in the left hand and the fork in the hostess and are hated by the rest of the guests. If you right. Always serve fish with a fish slice, and tart and puddings with do not reach the house until dinner is served, you had a spoon. When eating asparagus, it is well to observe what better retire and send an apology. You should not others do and act accordingly. Some very well-bred interrupt the harmony of the courses by awkward people eat it with the fingers while others excuses and cold acceptance. cut off the heads and convey them to Ease, savoir faire and good breeding are the mouth upon the fork. It will be nowhere more indispensable than at the difficult to say which is the more correct. 2 dinner table. How to eat soup and what to do As soon as you are helped, begin with a cherry-stone are weighty considerations to eat. If the viands are too hot when taken as the index of social status. It for 6your palate, take up your knife and fork is not too much to say that a young woman and appear to begin. To wait for others is who elects to take claret wine with her ill-bred. fish, or eat peas with her knife will justly risk the punishment of being banished When eating or drinking, avoid every from good society. kind of audible testimony to the fact. Well,7 I have to admit this was a puzzle to me, As soon as you are seated at and then I began to remember table members the table, remove your gloves, (particularly the drinking ones) who gave 3 place your table napkin across your knees audible testimony that should not have been and remove the roll which you will find within it. It should stated. So this might be the most important one be placed at the left side of your plate. Some old-fashioned persons along with, “Never speak while you have still serve soup and fish together. But, in all well-ordered houses, anything in your mouth.” the soup should always be served first whether in summer or R

8 JANUARY 2014 JANUARY 2014 9 STATE OF THE CLUB John Fedderke John is a multi-talented executive with a variety been married for 43 years and I’ve had five of interests. saxophones in that time.” He likes jazz and plays the saxophone in The And, as club members already know, he’s a Toledo Club’s Members’ Jam band. His interest in people person; definition: “someone who is music kicked in early; he started taking lessons in friendly, enjoys being around people and has good grade school and was still a student at Maumee communication skills, usually a leader.” John has High when he started playing with a big band at put those skills to good use, first as a teacher and the University of Toledo. He took some lessons then throughout his long career as a marketing from local legend Gene Parker, but Paul Desmond, consultant. the quintessential cool jazz saxophonist, was his idol. John graduated from Michigan State University John also has had a long-standing love affair with in 1969, with a major in psychology. “My first job sports cars. “I’ve always had a sports car of one was sidetracked by the Vietnam War,” he said, kind or another,” he said. “My first car was an “so I taught in an inner city junior high school MGA. I was still in high school and I didn’t know for two years, but I really wanted to get into anything about cars, but a mechanic said it needed advertising.” a new clutch and I had to take the engine out, He was a marketing manager for Channel 24 for so I starting taking things off the engine and put three years, then spent the next 16 years at them into a cardboard box. I put in a new clutch Communication Concepts, an advertising agency. and figured out how to get the engine back in, He then formed his own advertising consulting but I still had a boxful of parts left over. company, John Fedderke Company, whose “I had the car towed to a local garage and the biggest client was Buckeye CableSystem. He mechanic there gave me a look I have come to worked for a number of years as a consultant to recognize from other mechanics and the guys who Buckeye CableSystem before becoming director help out at the Andersons hardware department of marketing at The Blade in 2009. and said ‘I’ll do what I can.’ When he finished, “Going to work at The Blade at age 63 was my there were probably a dozen pieces left over and first time as the leader of a department, but I the car ran just fine. I remember seeing it some thought it would be a great last job. And it is,” years later and it was still running.” John presently John remarked while sitting next to Joe Zerbey owns two cars – a Porsche Boxster and a BMW. in the Oak Room. “When I was in high school, I played baritone In October 2013, he added a new title, president saxophone with the UT big band. The horn took of The Toledo Club. His term started with a bang –

PRESIDENT up the entire passenger side of my MG; not even a highly successful President’s Dinner with room for a six pack. I met Mary in December of speaker Ted Souder who oversees industry 1965, and figured out pretty quickly that the and retail at Google. The event drew close to choice was saxophone or girlfriend. I think I 100 attendees, the largest number since it was made the right choice because Mary and I have inaugurated five years ago with nine people in 10 JANUARY 2014 attendance. The proceeds will be used that wasn’t in the RFP. We are in the net gain. Also, we’re putting together for historic preservation of the Club. process of evaluating the proposals and a new roster to bring membership Presiding over one of the midwest’s top expect to replace the failed units by names and categories up-to-date.” social clubs has a certain cachet, but spring or early summer.” John has been a member of the Club it also has it challenges “I think every The sleeping room project aims to since 1974. “For someone in advertising, member knows that as beautiful as the renovate 18-20 sleeping rooms on the it seemed a good place to make contacts, building is, it is a challenge to maintain fifth floor. “All are badly in need of but that wasn’t the real benefit – it it,” he said. updating to a five star facility because was the friends I made. I also enjoyed “Basically, I have three priorities. many rooms lack proper air conditioning playing squash, which is the real door Number one is our energy project. The or heating,” John said. “The entire to everything else for younger people, second is to renovate the sleeping rooms project would be paid for by local and where most of my friendships started on the fifth floor, and the third is the businesses that would commit to paying 30 years ago. When we graduated from Centennial Campaign. They’re all for a set number of rooms for people squash, we went to the Oak Room. happening at the same time so this they bring into town. For instance, Getting together with the Clusterfers, isn’t in order of importance because they could sign a contract to commit a close-knit group of men who gather each is vital to the future of the Club.” to 200 nights a year for 5 years. We there most afternoons, is one of his need to pre-sell 3000 nights a year favorite things at The Toledo Club. With the club’s general manager to make it work. We also would offer A favorite memory is the chef’s cooking Roger Parker standing by to fill in naming rights for rooms. some details, he explained what steps classes. “We’re hoping they’ll do more,” have been taken to achieve them. “The aim is to create a world-class John said. “Both Mary and I are very facility and experience. With the interested in cooking and have so much “The energy project has to happen leadership of Susan Block for design fun working with chef Mike and Roger.” now,” he said. “Job number one is to and marketing of the project, we have John and Mary, who is director of replace the windows on the west side, gotten an enthusiastic reception. where the prevailing winds come from. development at the Toledo Zoo, have Also, we have 47 chillers – mechanical “The Centennial project is really Dave been married 43 years. They are the rooftop units of various sizes – and 20 Quinn’s baby; he’s the chairman,” John parents of a son and daughter who of them are in failure or going to fail. said. “It’s important for donors to know both live in Chicago. So this past summer there were sections their contributions are made through We asked John if he had a mentor; of the building where we couldn’t Heritage Ohio, a private 501c3 someone who gave him advice that provide air conditioning. It had a foundation, so they can think of their influenced his life. “Luckily I had two,” tremendous impact on guests and gift in terms of planned giving, estate he said. “One was my father, who members and the Club lost some planning and/or tax-deductible giving, started a business the year I was born. meetings and weddings as a result. among other options.” He built it into a nice company because “We decided as a board that we had Next up: the good news. “We are paying he treated people with kindness and to correct that, so we brought in some down the mortgage on schedule and generosity along with putting in a lot experts to see what could be done. We should have it paid off in two years,” of hard work. I learned that things issued requests for proposals (RFPs) he said. “We had positive results after aren’t given, they’re earned, but you and received four responses. depreciation in September through can accomplish your goals while December. And we’ve made some very treating people well. The other was “It was like asking the chef to present impressive gains in membership, thanks Mary’s father, Sam Carson, another menus,” he said. “Some gave us an to Russ Wozniak who brought in 13 man who believed in doing the right á la carte approach, others a proposal that new members in November. However, thing and who set a great example of included everything. Some included an when we subtract the number of what that means in family, business integrated lighting control system or members we’ve lost because they move and the community.” installing a more efficient boiler, but away or, unfortunately, die, it’s a small Continued on page 12 JANUARY 2014 11 Continued from page 11 ROGER PARKER STATE OF THE CLUB

“I don’t want to be loved; I don’t want to be hated either. I want to be respected,” Roger Parker told me. “And I don’t want to be a dictator either. I want to be somewhere in the middle, where everyone understands what the engagement is, what the management expects and what the members expect. Someplace where they say, ‘He’s tough, but he’s fair.’ That’s the biggest compliment I could receive.” Direction and leadership are qualities he’s added to the equation in the eight months since he became The Toledo Club’s general manager. “I inherited a wonderful staff and I’ve brought in some excellent employees I’ve worked with in the past. We’ve also strengthened the administrative staff,” he said. “Bringing Nathalie Helm back as executive assistant was a great addition, and so is office manager Kim Phillips, who’s been here a year. Kim is giving us financial information that’s never been available before, enabling management to make decisions based on results. “Laura Dunn, assistant food and beverage director, is another terrific addition to our team. And we also brought back Nancy La Fontaine as catering manager. It takes six to seven months for a new catering person to understand the dynamics of the building, so her experience is a real advantage. “Staffing and training are never ending,” he said. One of his busiest days in 2013 was the December Friday with MANAGER the Dickens Dinner for 200 people downstairs; a party for 170 in the Red Room and dinner for 125 in the Belvedere, . plus 45 guests in the Corinthian Room and 160 in the Garden Room. “At the same time,” he said, “we had a very high test event for 180 in the Main Dining Room and all the back rooms were loaded with small dining requests. It was crazy busy, but everything went very successfully and 99 percent of the guests walked out of here with a great experience. I’m proud of that.” Days like that mean a lot of responsibility for Chef Michael, who directs many chefs and cooks at the same time. “He does a wonderful job,” Roger said. “And our GEN

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wine distributors would tell you we sheets the staff can work with. It’s master plan looks fantastic. When probably have the finest temperature- already helping to re-design the club’s that comes together, the trickle down controlled wine cellar in the city, for web page to be more user-friendly.” effect will be tremendous.” sure in the region, and maybe the state. He is also looking at different ways of Roger has found a lot to like at The It’s below ground, so it keeps a constant billing for catering. “For instance, a Toledo Club since he started working temperature, with no heating or cooling. lot of weddings and business meetings here. “One of the nicest things I’ve The summer doesn’t affect it and the prefer to lock in a fixed price, even if seen is the energy and caring,” he winter doesn’t affect it, so our wines its higher, rather than paying for each said. “I read through the comment are in great shape down there. We’ve thing separately,” he said. “Often cards and sometimes I get some nug- also revised the wine menu.” people don’t order enough and we run gets and go ‘Wow! I never thought of The kitchen is a different story. “It’s out, but when their guests see empty that!’ So they are really a good source just horribly small,“ he said, “and when chafing dishes they blame the Club. of ideas. I sort through the ideas, the it’s busy, you can hardly walk around It’s going to be a tough decision, but positive and the negative, and try to in there. Although we want to do a one we have to make, based on what figure out why something was good lot of things with food, we’re limited serves the Club better in the long run.” and try to enhance that; and what because of the size of the equipment One of Roger’s most visible achievements was bad and try to fix it. and the size of the room. was improving the club’s audiovisual “It’s also been great working with “We’re looking at upgrading some of capabilities. When he first came to the John Fedderke; it’s been a good the equipment to improve efficiency; Club, the entire AV system, including relationship on the technology side of for instance, a new char broiler for projectors, microphones, podiums and the equation, and especially working steaks, one that sears the outside so computer laptop monitors were old and on communications.” you can time the inside perfectly. If in terrible shape. “We let people use Despite his demanding schedule, Roger you have to cook it for a long time to them for free, but had a lot of complaints,” even found time this summer to play get to the inside, it has an effect on he said, “so we decided to get out of some golf, “but come September 15, the meat. That’s the challenge and a the AV business and subcontract it out all I do is work,” he said. Some days he char broiler would help the chef a lot. to Great Lakes Sound, Inc. They came arrives at the Club at 7 AM – checking He already does a great job. He’s a in and bought brand new screens, in with security operations manager wonderful organizer, a great leader and monitors, microphones and other Dave Rainey and Mark Hoffman, in he stays very calm. He’s good at coping equipment on their dime and have an charge of maintenance, before heading with stress; an important quality operator on site every day who sets up into his office – and doesn’t leave until because stress can knock you down.” all the equipment so its ready for use. 10 PM. Even on a half day, he usually Another goal is to improve the Now we’re charging properly for it, but works until 8 or 9 PM. reservation system. “I’m hoping that somewhat lower than the convention centers and hotels. It’s been a big step Before coming to The Toledo Club, once our new Jonas system is up and Roger Parker was an operating partner running, hopefully in January, we’ll forward in quality, but we understand that people have budget constraints of Toledo’s Mancy Brothers’ cater- achieve it,” Roger said. “Reservations ing division. Before that, he spent 17 are critical to our decision-making, such and if they want to bring in their own equipment, they still have that option.” years as vice president of V/Gladieux as scheduling servers, and ordering Enterprises “There are lots of reasons and preparing food. Jonas is a national “We still have some goals we’re working I want to stay in Toledo,” he says, brand software system that a lot of toward,” he said, “including computer “but the most important are my two clubs use to drive their office system. service staffing, reviewing the building stepdaughters: Logan just had a baby It’s a software source that accumulates mechanicals and projected plans for girl and Haley is expecting any day information and provides billing the fifth floor sleeping rooms. Susan now. They’re both just wonderful kids. information, as well as producing event Allan Block is doing a terrific job of selling the sleeping rooms and the R JANUARY 2014 13 14 JANUARY 2014 GKREAT BOO S DISCUSSION Happy GROUP The Great Books Discussion Group is an opportunity to discuss New Year stimulating books with old friends and new. from We read an eclectic combination of the classics and modern works. Books are chosen by consensus of the members. Each month we have a member volunteer to be the discussion leader. We publish the selections several months in advance to allow time to do the reading. Staff New members are always welcome. You can simply drop in one of our meetings (the room is always posted in the elevator) or w Sandra Allman w Adam Bellamy w contact me for more information. w Jo’Vantae Brandon w Doug Braun w January 16 Book / Noon: w Wade Carson w Susan Cherry-Berning w My Antonia by Willa Cather w w w Jesse Cole Gary Cooper Discussion Leader: w Ron Cornelison w Monte Cummings w Ed Weber w Dan Cunningham w Henry Dixon w Bill Vaughan w Dennis Donatini w Laura Dunn w 419 877 5245 w Sharon Enck-Welch w [email protected] w Christopher Glass w Michael Goodson w “After love, book collecting is the most w Kyree Gray w Crystal Grier w exhilerating sport of all” – A.S.W. Rosenbach w Charlotte Hall w Judy Harruff w w Sandra Harvey w Theresa Hatfield w w Nathalie Helm w Mark Hoffman w w Susan Horvath w Johnnie Johnson w w Delores Jones w Theron King w w Nancy LaFountaine w Kyle Ledzianowski w w Terri Lovett w Brenda Luginbuhl w w Charissa Marconi w Paula Martin w topicstopics w Michael Matthews w Billy Mays w w Warren Mays w Clara McCoy w Advertising w April McCoy w Jerrel McCullough w rates w Dean Meyer w Ken Meyer w placement w Shawntelle Morris w Terry Norris w & w Tina Orosz w Anthony Orosz w Monthly Rates: Full Year o ptions w Linda Parker w Roger Parker w Full page – $1,000 1/2 page – $500 w Greg Pope w David Rainey w John Robb w 1/4 page – $250 w Michael Rosendaul w John Seidel w Monthly Rates: 6 Months w Shirley Shields w Preston Simmons w Full page – $1,200 w Anna Tarejlis w Brian Townsend w 1/2 page – $600 1/4 page – $300 w w w Sarah Vasquez William Walters Monthly Rates: Less than 6 Months w Jill Weatherholt w Michael Webber w Full page – $1,400 w JoAnn Whaley w Amber Wieczorek w 1/2 page – $800 1/4 page – $400 w Russ Wozniak w Roderick Wright w For complete advertising specs and further information call or w James Zilka w email Nathalie Helm at [email protected]. 419-254-2980.

JANUARY 2014 15 Listening to Sheila Landis’ rich vocals is like tasting a fine vintage wine. There’s complexity, with the biggest impact being jazz, but also subtle notes of soul, pop, Brazilian rhythms, blues, and swing that leave your palate tingling and eager for more. Never heavy, but always compelling, her renditions are a perfect complement to an elegant Friday night dinner at The Toledo Club. But style, genre and content aside, it is Landis’ intense relationship with her music that draws you in. It’s not just her clear soprano voice you experience, but her entire body rocks, sways, dips, dances and moves to her vocals. Her body language brings new meaning to the expression, “she’s really into the music.” Members and guests will have an opportunity to see and hear for themselves when the Sheila Landis Jazz Quartet performs in the Main Dining Room on Friday, January 24. One of Michigan’s finest vocalists, Landis is a 7-time winner of the “Outstanding Jazz Vocalist” Detroit Music Award. She has been performing her unique style of jazz, Latin and blues at the state’s most prestigious venues, festivals and night clubs since 1973, as well as receiving extensive airplay in national and international markets. Sheila is one of four children born to Jim and Kay Landis. Her father was a General Motors engineer; her mother was an administrative assistant, Raised in Rochester Hills, an Friday | January 24 | MDR affluent city in the Metro Detroit area. She fell in love with jazz at an early age and was a Beatles fan by time she was 11.

by Shirley Levy JAZZ Sheila Landis 16 JANUARY 2014 She was only six years old when Barry Gordy, Jr. formed their shared love of syncopation into a concert band, the Motown records in 1959, but she recognized the unique “Sheila Landis & Brazilian Love Affair”, a 6-piece group talent and contribution to music of the Motown artists, that played concerts embracing their bossa nova, samba, especially Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and Spanish flamenco and cha-cha at venues all over Michigan. Smokey Robinson. “They were major influences on my Matle, who provides harmonic support with the soulful style,” she said in an email to Topics. “There were others, strumming of his 7-string guitar, earned his degree in too numerous to mention,” she added, “but probably the Music Performance from Oakland University, in Rochester. Beatles, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Billie Holiday; also His energetic style provides a buoyant springboard from George ‘Guitar’ Benson, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole and which Landis launches her melodic flights. Like all of the Joni Mitchell.” best accompanists, he intuitively picks up the beat and the With the emergence of Motown – a name and sound so result is perfect harmony. Latimer has called Landis and popular that it became synonymous for the city – jazz lost Matle’s long-time collaboration “a creative partnership in ground to soul and pop. But there still were fans of the progress.” Make Believe Ballroom radio show and even listeners too Over the years, Landis’ accompaniment has ranged from young to have ever seen Count Basie, Charlie Parker or a trio, with Wayne State University Professor Dave Taylor Ella Fitzgerald who heard their vinyl records and were on the drums, to the 6-piece Brazilian ensemble. blown away by their music. Managing a label and organizing tours, as well as Sheila’s long-standing love of Brazilian music was first performing, requires both executive ability and lots of sparked by Brazilian chanteuse Astrud Gilbreto’s rendition patience. “The challenges,” Landis said, “are ongoing, of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “The Girl from Ipanema,” including transportation and travel logistics, accounts released in 1963. It was further ignited in 1964 by payable and receivable, musical repertoire, human Jobim’s upbeat “Brazil 66”, which went platinum. resource and personnel issues, in addition to making From as far back as she can remember, Sheila sure I have the right musicians for each performance. dreamed of becoming a singer. Her parents, however, “There’s also wardrobe,” she said, “but most important encouraged her to train for a more stable career. She is maintaining a grateful spiritual perspective while enrolled at Oakland University, majoring in juggling time restraints and multiple demands.” English, but never graduated. Described by Sheila shares her passion for singing and composing fellow musicians as a free spirit, she confided by presenting student workshops for all ages, often in to Metro times critic Charles L. Latimer that she collaboration with poet/author Margo LaGattuta, winner of spent most of her time hanging out in the music the 2005 Mark Twain Award, until the writer’s death in 2011. department. “Although she has been on the stage for more than 30 In 1973, at age 20, she landed her first singing years,” says biographer David Nathan, “Landis has never gig with a pop group called The Vineyards. By then, she fallen into a rut. Her work continues to exude vitality, was already writing her own songs; she also continued excitement versatility and originality.” to develop her own soulful interpretations of jazz and blues. A turning point in her career was the formation of In February 2007, Counterpoint Records UK released Shelan Records in 1981, followed by the label’s release Parenthe-Seizure a retrospective “best of” collection JAZZof her debut vinyl LP Jazz Rendevous. Among other showcasing the recorded work’s of Sheila’s career from Shelan releases is the CD “Blues in the Night”, which 1981-2002. Two of my personal favorites are her renditions includes what Kim Heron, from Metro Times, calls a of “Blues in the Night,”and “The Girl From Ipanema.” “rockin’ take” on “At Last.” You can listen to them both (and others) on Youtube. In 1983, Sheila formed her own band,” Sheila Landis and Check it out, then make your reservation for “Sheila Landis Top Drawer,” and had no problem finding gigs at corporate Jazz” and dinner in the MDR by calling 419-254-2961. events, weddings and private parties. After a friend suggested adding a guitarist to the mix, she teamed up Acknowledgements: Sheila/Landis/Rick Matle Electronic Press Kit; with Rick Matle and has worked with him ever since. A Sheila Landis & Brazilian Love Affair grandjazzfest.com; Sheila Landis Biography, by Dave Nathan, allmusic.com; sheilalandis.com; decade later, in the mid-1990s, Landis and Matle turned www.youtube.com

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• 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 WIne Sports Grill & Tavern and Dine (MDR CLOSED) WIne WIne and Dine (Casual attire) TURKEY SHEILA CORINTHIAN RM Regular Hours and Dine Wednesday, Thursday, Friday BUFFET LANDIS DOWNTON 5 PM-12:30 AM JAZZ IN ABBEY (Food Service: 5 – 10 PM) THE MDR DINNER Saturday 11 AM-12:30 AM Sunday 11 AM-7 PM and Major Sports Events 26 27 28 29 30 31 • WIne Dress Code TURKEY and DinE WIne Proper business BUFFET WILD GAME and Dine casual attire is DINNER required during dining and beverage hours • 29 30 JANUARY31 Birthday C lub Main Dining Room Members with January birthdays may enjoy a New Monday-Saturday complimentary dinner* provided with the birthday gift Men: Jackets/no tie reservation required certificate they received. Gift certificates may be used at the Club any regular dining hotline Business Casual evening hours during January. Collared shirt, * Entrees $35 and over and Wine and Dine are not included. 419-254-2961 pressed pants. Cannot be combined with other coupons. No shorts, t-shirts, athletic apparel, Contact Banquet and Catering Office for all your catering needs, including weddings – 419-254-2981 ball caps, denim, etc.

20 JANUARY 2014 January 2014Athletic & Events Winter Hours BodY 5:30 AM 1ATHLETI c 2 3 Runners 4 (October-March) SculpT AQUA YOGA WITH Fitness & Wellness Ctr. DEPT. 9-10 AM AEROBICS DEBBIE 419-254-2990 8:30-9:30 AM CLOSED FINAL 9-10 AM Squash Courts FIRST FRIDAY 419-254-2965 FOR HOLIDAY BREAKFAST Junior NEW YEAR’S FINAL HOLIDAY Monday-Thursday HOLD-OUT Squash 5:45 AM-9 PM DAY WEIGHINS HOLD-OUT WEIGHINS begins Friday 5:30 AM 5:45 AM-8 PM 5 6R unners 7 8 5:30 AM 9 10 11 Saturday AQUA BodY 8 AM-4 PM Runners SculpT 5:30 AM AEROBICS BodY Runners YOGA WITH Sunday 8:30-9:30 AM AQUA 9-10 AM DEBBIE 10 AM-5 PM SPIN CLASS SculpT AEROBICS AQUA 6 AM BP Screen AEROBICS 9-10 AM Adult Swim Hours 9-10 AM 8:30-9:30 AM Monday-Friday INDOOR SPIN CLASS 7-8 AM and 8:30-9:30 AM 5:45-9 AM MARATHON 5-6 PM BEGINS 6 AM 11:30 AM-2:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM Saturday and Sunday 12 135:30 AM 14 15 5:30 AM 16 17 18 Noon-2 PM Runners Runners BodY 5:30 AM BodY SculpT YOGA WITH Family Swim Hours AQUA AQUA Runners Monday-Friday SculpT 9-10 AM AQUA DEBBIE AEROBICS AEROBICS 9-10 AM 9-11:30 AM 8:30-9:30 AM 9-10 AM 8:30-9:30 AM BP Screen AEROBICS 2:30-4:30 PM SPIN CLASS SPIN CLASS 7-8 AM and 8:30-9:30 AM 6:30 PM-close 6 AM 6 AM 5-6 PM Saturday 8-11:55 AM 2 PM-close 19 20 5:30 AM 21 22 5:30 AM 23 24 25 • Runners BodY Runners 5:30 AM Barber Shop: 1st Floor SculpT BodY Runners YOGA WITH Bert Mills AQUA AQUA DEBBIE AEROBICS 9-10 AM AEROBICS SculpT AQUA Jim Schimming 9-10 AM 419-254-2979 8:30-9:30 AM Holiday 8:30-9:30 AM 9-10 AM AEROBICS 8:30-9:30 AM Monday-Friday SPIN CLASS hours: SPIN CLASS 7 AM-5 PM 6 AM 5:45 am – 3 PM 6 AM • Tailor Shop: 5th Floor Lawson Murrell 26 27 5:30 AM 28 29 5:30 AM 30 31 419-243-2200, ext. 2152 Runners BodY Runners 5:30 AM Monday-Friday AQUA SculpT AQUA BodY Runners 7:30 AM-1 PM AEROBICS 9-10 AM AEROBICS SculpT AQUA or by appointment 8:30-9:30 AM Holiday 8:30-9:30 AM 9-10 AM AEROBICS • SPIN CLASS SPIN CLASS 8:30-9:30 AM Business Center: 2nd Floor hours: Access after hours 6 AM 5:45 am – 3 PM 6 AM via Security 419-243-2200

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JANUARY 2014 21 Thank You In special appreciationto the FUNDRAISING following people who hosted or PROFESSIONALS HONORED Several Toledo Club members were among those receiving sponsored an event in the month of awards at the annual luncheon of The Northwestern Ohio Chapter of Fundraising DECEMber Professionals. The event was held at the • Dennis G. Johnson – Brooks Insurance Holiday Luncheon Pinnacle in Maumee • Michael A. Calabrese – TSA on November 14. • John S. Szuch – Chevaliers du Tastevin The recipients included • Robert La Clair – Lisa Gathard, named Fifth Third Board Meeting & Holiday Reception Outstanding Philanthropist, and Randy Oostra, Outstanding • Mary Jane Manahan – Manahan Family Volunteer Fundraiser. The awards honor outstanding volunteers were for their time and support. • Gordon B. MacRitchie – United Way • Daniel Effler – Theresa Gallup and Dan Effler Wedding & Reception • James F. Weber – DENISE CUBBON ELECTED TO Alexandra Weber/Joseph VanDorn Wedding NATIONAL COUNCIL OF • Dean E. Monske – Regional Growth Partnership JUVENILE AND FAMILY JUDGES • Harold M. Lincoln – Serra Club meeting BOARD OF TRUSTEES • Robert A. Kelleher – Meeting Lucas County Juvenile Court Judge Denise Cubbon was • Kevin C. Carmony – BNI Breakfast Meeting recently elected to the 2013 -2014 National Council of • Fred J. Harrington – Cotillion Club Juvenile and Family Judges Board of Trustees. The Council • Cormac B. Delaney – Delaney Family brings together judges and court employees across the country to improve the effectiveness • Richard C. Hylant – Hylant Group Holiday Party of the nation’s juvenile court system. • Matthew L. Rubin – Judge Cubbon, a Toledo Club member EPIC Leadership and Professional Development since 1994, said as a new trustee • Edward Hoffman – Holiday with Heart Charity Gayla she wants ”to help provide quality • William L. Vaughan – Great Books Discussion education and technical assistance to courts and judges to improve • Donald Leary – Diogenes Club Dinner outcomes for children and families.” • Robert Finkel – GLDC Holiday Party • Eileen Eddy – Dickens Dinner • Lawrence C. Boyer – Press Club of Toledo PAUL W. SMITH INDUCTED INTO • Kevin C. Carmony – ZEPF Executive Meeting • Henry B. Herschel – Toledo Bar Auxiliary Trunk Show NATIONAL RADIO HALL OF FAME Honorary Member Paul W. Smith, was • Tina Skeldon Wozniak – inducted into the National Radio AFSCME Local 2174 Holiday Party Hall of Fame by U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers • Allan B. Kirsner – Great Books and More at a program hosted by former talk • Susan Conda – TMA Ambassadors Auction & Luncheon show host Larry King in December. • Eric Walker – Coterie Christmas Dinner Born and raised in Monroe, Michigan, Smith has spent more than 30 years • David Quinn – Athena Art Society broadcasting sports and other events • Allan B. Kirsner – AAUW on WJR-AM (760) radio. He also • Lindsey Ansberg – Junior League Sustainer Book Club co-hosts the weekly show Destination 313 and writes a • Paul L. Toth – Alpha Phi Boule Monday column for The Detroit News. The Wall Street Journal called him “the king of talk radio” in Detroit. NOTE: List may not include all events due to print deadline

22 JANUARY 2014 5K RUNNER WINS MEDAL Congratulations to Charley Lynn Sullins, granddaughter of January Jackie and Warren Barnes, for successfully completing her MEMBER NEWS second 5K Run. Charley is in the fifth grade at St. Joseph’s School. The race took place at Fallen Timbers in Maumee on DR. THOMAS SCHWANN NAMED Saturday, November 16. Charley and her teammates from “Girls FIRST S. AMJAD HUSSAIN on the Run” celebrated the race SURGERY PROFESSOR AT afterwards and each received a UT HEALTH SCIENCE CAMPUS medal for their accomplishment. Over the past 5 years, Charley Dr. Thomas Schwann, University of Toledo was named the first S.Amjad Hussain Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular has played soccer for Pacesetter, Surgery at an installation ceremony held at the University of Sylvania United and, along with Toledo Health Science Campus on October 15. A UT professor her brother Jack, participates in gymnastics and dance. While of surgery and division chief of cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. attending Daryl Jervis Dance Studio this past year, Charley and Schwann has a national and international reputation as an Jack performed Once Upon A Time at the Stranahan Theater innovative surgeon and a diligent researcher. in March 2013. Charley enjoys swimming, horseback riding and The University established the endowed professorship in 2009, camping; she plans to play volleyball during the next school year. to honor Dr. Hussain for his service to the varsity and the greater Charley’s father ran the race with her this year while several Toledo area as surgeon, teacher, researcher and writer. A members of her family and friends were there to cheer her on. Toledo Club member since 1984, Dr. Hussain graduated with In support of her, Grandfather Warren, proudly displayed his distinction from Kyber Medical College in Pakistan and then pink shirt “Go Charley Go” to her and all the fans! received general surgery training at the Medical College of Ohio and cardiovascular training at Wayne State University. In 1975, he established a private practice in Toledo and joined the University as clinical faculty. He was named professor In Memoriam emeritus by MCO when he retired in 2004. “Men of the Round Table” gathered in the Oak Room The author of more than 50 scientific papers, 13 books and an to honor the memory of Henry B. Herschel, a fellow op-ed columnist for The Blade for over 20 years, Dr. Hussain Clusterfer who passed away on December 9. A long- has held many leadership positions, including president of the time lawyer who was the supervisor of the Lucas Academy of Medicine of Toledo and Lucas County, the Toledo County Defender’s office, Mr. Herschel joined The Surgical Society, and the Association of Pakistani Physicians Toledo Club in 1994. He is survived by his wife, Pam; of North America. Currently, he serves on the UT board of son, Craig; daughter, Meredith Hustwick; brother, trustees and the board of governors of WGTE Public Media Michael and three grandsons. in Northwest Ohio. Friends of Mr. Herschel suggest contributions in his memory to The Toledo Club Historical Fund. All donations are tax deductible. As this issue of Topics In Memoriam goes to press, the following members have expressed Toledo Club members offer heartfelt sympathies their sympathy with a contribution to the Fund. to David Cameron on the loss of mother, Martha Robert Bell James Hartung Frank Melhorn Cameron, who passed away on November William Buckley Justice Johnson Mark Ralston Thomas Clark Thomas Klein Mark Ridenour Broadcast entrepreneur Lewis W. Dickey, Sr., Joseph Colturi Gregory Kopan John Stockwell a former member of The Toledo Club, died in David Quinn George Korhumel Joseph Zerbey Piedmont Hospital, Alabama, on November 28. John Fedderke Michael Miller

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ell, did all that glitter, glitz, and glam go to the, darling. (Sniff, sniff; lips pursed). We must most assuredly Wahem, gut? Have no fear; Healthy Eating is here. Try a ddddo this agggggain next Thursday. Tell Jeeves to arrrange Downtowner Salad with shrimp or salmon perched atop; everything.” After tittering over assorted canapés of tidbits or go wild and have chicken breast, which is in vogue. It involving obscene amounts of labor, the bedecked and comes from the front portion of a domesticated fowl and bejeweled will be seated and begin with watercress bisque, is so much meatier than a quail. There are two to a bird, fresh oysters, quail, ginger sorbet, Beef Wellington with usually a hen, and quite succulent. Do give this a try. lobster stuffing, asparagus with crushed almonds, fig and Incidentally, some important study, probably commissioned stilton (English Roquefort) salad, meringue brûlée with by The American Sugar Association, claimed the daily lemon-infused custard and raspberries and finally ending consumption of some sweets actually promoted weight loss. with cheeses and dried fruit. This dinner will be a test of A randomly applied definition of “some” might have biased stamina. Ah yes, but of course, as a matter of course, wines those surveyed. Go figure; it’s your figure. Order dessert will accompany each course. Coffee is also included and, and try that theory. You may lose by gaining, or vice versa. one suspects, rolls and butter. This feast is a joint venture But wait until after First Tuesday, January 7. Record with the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs and should attendance in December necessitated round tables which be an exquisite, fun, fun deliciously aristocratic evening. was Holiday delightful. January is more about beginnings; IF you have a Jeeves, you just might wish to arrange a so it will be back to freely introducing yourselves to others, repeat for the following Thursday also. sitting with different (not unusual) people taking up Such Good News! The MDR version of that Sophisticated conversation along the long table. Ah yes, and the meat Supper Club with Live Jazz returns by very popular demand choices are usually a first for Chef and about 92% on the fourth Friday, January 24! Sheila Landis can mold fabulous – all the way to dessert. All ages, all interests, a melody, scat a song, and make cocktail time zing. The all members getting to know each other! MDR will have bistro tables, appetizers and THE bar to Cold, blustery weather is easily countered by First Friday the left for mingling, with dining to the right. Don’t look Prime Rib Night, January 3, the ultimate in comfort food for that San Francisco Treat, Rice-a-Roni, but at least three and a prime treat. Fortunately our chef knows the difference diverse entrees will be on the Wine and Dine menu. The between medium rare and rare! An after dinner treat might seafood option, some believe, shows off Chef’s talents best. be enjoying a bowl game in the Sports Grill & Tavern. Comments on the Comment Card are very welcome. Please, do get this straight. The upcoming Downton Abbey Comments on the Service have been so positive as of late. Dinner (Ben Brown has penned a delightful introduction to No buckeyes or horseshoes are plastered on helmets for this feast) is not referring to the abbey of medieval fame, a servers, but recognition of jobs well done is appreciated. monastery with tinctured monks skipping around; nor is Soups and Sandwiches make satisfying midday repasts. it named for Dorena Abbey, a gymnast practicing hard to Corned beef is the best!!! Only ask, and ingredients will make the Olympic Team; nor is it related to the Downtowner be shuffled to meet your wants; it’s done YOUR WAY. Salad and should not be confused with that or the diner Spur of the moment lunches or dinners are fun to do in will, indeed, be found most perplexed. This oh-so-ritzy-ditz January. Chef will be dreaming up more cold weather affair (and if one follows the program, one knows the treats. Winter vegetables, roasted potatoes, a hearty roulade importance of affairs) will be the event of January 25. or carbonade or a cassoulete; who knows what will be on Respect Tradition! the Specialties list? We do know it will be tasty and very Lots of courses served impeccably, small bites and licking satisfying. Dining with friends over good food, a nice the lips might induce one to proclaim, with nose pointedly wine, and a few laughs sure takes the chill out of January! pointed up OR down, “Oooh, how positively delish, Happy New Year!

JANUARY 2014 27 that’s... Rich! by Richard Rothrock APPRECIATING THE HIDDEN GIFTS IN OUR LIVES I hate making New Year’s resolutions. Doing that always puts year, including the fun evening I spent chatting with Steve HA!you on the back foot from day one of the new year. You set Brown at the Welcome Back party in September. Please take a some goals (usually familiar ones that you’ve tried before), moment and think of all the friends you’ve made at the Club then you spend the next 364 days trying to achieve them and how much brighter they make your lives. (though, truth be told, we’ve often forgotten most of them 2) The Gift of Music before the end of January). And then when next November It is almost impossible to think of The Toledo Club and not comes around those lofty plans suddenly spring back into think of music. From the Members’ Jams in the Red Room our consciousness and we start feeling bad that we haven’t to the Toledo Opera singers at the President’s Dinner to Jazz done what we wanted for yet another year. So we resolve to in the Main Dining Room to, yes, even Accordion Man (who do them again in the next year and we repeat the cycle. Argh !!! seems to be everywhere,) music always plays a large part at the So for 2014, I am not making any goals, plans, or resolutions. Club. And every one of those artists makes our day brighter Especially since most of the truly fun stuff that happened with their sound. to me in 2013 was not even remotely on my horizon 3) The Gift of a Good Meal last New Year’s Day. In 2013, I got to interview Jeff Whether in the Main Dining Room, the Tavern, the Sailer and Baru the crocodile of the Toledo Zoo Corinthian Room or the many private dining as well as Ted Souder of Google. All three rooms scattered around the building, the were fun, erudite, and masters of their hallmark of the Club remains its fine field. I got to continue the adventures dining, and kudos to Chef Mike and of Santa at the Club. And, yes (for his staff for continuing to make those who have already asked) that happen. a third installment is already forming in my head for next 4) The Gift of Happy Chatter December. Do yourself a favor: the next time you are at the Club, take some My son Ben attended film camp time to just walk around from room and proved himself a promising young to room and listen. I will guarantee that writer and filmmaker. He also passed his the dominant sound you will hear through- driving test. Take THAT, SpongeBob! My lovely out the building is that of happy chatter; that wife, Betsy, branched out from her singing career unique human sound made from equal parts of into narrating audio books. I’m closing in on the first conversation, laughter, and joy. Whether you stand in draft of my first novel, with about 11 others vying for my the Oak Room, the Red Room, the MDR, the Tavern, or attention as my next project. None of these events were in our the Corinthian Room, that sound is omnipresent from the minds last January 1. I’m sure you can think of other things moment you walk in the door (and are happily greeted by that happened in your life as well. Life just has this stubborn Charlotte) to the moment you walk back out. It is the sound way of following its own course. that makes the nights warmer in the winter and the evenings So instead of making resolutions for 2014, I will instead call cooler in the summer. It is the sound of friendship, conviviality, your attention to the many gifts around us that we take for and camaraderie. granted at The Toledo Club: They are all hidden gifts that we often overlook in the day-to- 1) The Gift of Friendship day, but which add so much color to each of our lives. May we Betsy and I have made many wonderful friends since joining all spend the new year noticing and taking pleasure in life’s in 2008 and we are thankful for each one of you. Thank you hidden gifts around each of us. And I resolve to do just that for the fun and laughter over many a good meal and meeting. all the way through 2014. Oh geez, there I go AGAIN!!! Thank you especially for the new friends I’ve met in the past Argh!!! Happy New Year, Everyone!

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Charity Open 2013 – Another Success to Benefit Ronald McDonald House and the Racquet Up-Urban Squash Program Tim “Bubba” Schmidt once again led the charge in raising funds for our two charities by “matching funds” of all the players in his tier! Matt Osburn also made a difference by pledging $250 and challenging the Tier 1 and 2 players to match it even though they don’t even play in this event. Our tier leaders once again helped to motivate their tier brethren to play or donate – well done! Our sponsors ($100+ donation) and tier winners are listed below: Tier 3/4 Zac Huizing, 3-0 over Bruce Schoenberger (+4) Tier 5 Andy Ranazzi, 3-0 over Dan Skilliter Tier 6/7 Chuck Schaub, 3-1 over Tyler McKean (+4) Tier 8/9 Jon LaSotta, John A. Seidel 3-1 over Tom Valo Athletic Director and Tier 10/11 Audrey Berling, 3-0 Bruce Schoenberger finalist Tier 5 Dan Skilliter with Tom Valo and Jon LaSotta and Zachary Huizing winner Andy Ranazzi Tier 8 / 9 final Squash Professional over Maya Kouba (+5) winner Tier 3 / 4 419-254-2962 Event Sponsors: Tim Schmidt, Matt Osburn, Lamont Thurston, Brett Seymour, Dave Ensing, Tyson Fankhauser, Neil Garrison, Greg Wagoner, Bill Wolff, John Leslie, Steve Bogart, Ryan Leslie, Michael [email protected] Mack, John Seidel, Brad Rowe, Alex Due, Dave Effler, Mark Lacy, Marty Mohler, Andy Ranazzi, Tom Swigart, P. James Burnor, Dave White, Mike Goetz, Jack Niggemyer, Chad Bolles, Paul Gretzky Lewandowski and Keith Burwell.

Drew Snell Wins Memorial Title! Drew Snell won the 2013 Memorial-Top 32 in a deciding fashion, defeating junior upstart Ryan Leslie 3-0. Snell played almost flawless squash registering only a handful of errors in 3 games. Leslie played well leading up to the final by upsetting Lamont Thurston and Rich Effler. The win was Snell’s secondMemorial title, the last coming in 2008. The double elimination event is a good kickoff for the season as the top 32 players vie for the top 8 positions. Here are the Top 8 final standings: 1. Drew Snell 2. Ryan Leslie 3. Rich Effler4. John Collins 5. Lamont Thurston Drew Snell and Ryan Leslie 6. Bill Wolff 7. Tyson Fankhauser 8. Michael Mack.

Seymour Wins Wild Turkey Shootout! Brett Seymour went undefeated in the early morning “Dawn Patrol” handicap event, beating eight opponents to qualify for the final playoff against Nate Syrek. Syrek was the second highest point getter with 115 total points won, sneaking by last year’s winner Andy Ranazzi, who had 112. The traditional shot of Wild Turkey was enjoyed by the entire crew of nine AM players, and Seymour’s name goes on the bottle! Wild Turkey: 5:45 AM Group

The Big Ugly is Coming! Back by popular demand, the annual Big Ugly weight loss program will start with weigh-ins January 8-10. Over the following nine weeks, participants will be asked to drop five percent of their body weight. Final weigh-ins will be held March 13, 14 and 17. Those who don’t achieve their target weight will kick in $100 for the Big Ugly party with Dennis in the Oak Room on Thursday, March 27. Let us help you get to a healthier weight for spring!

32 JANUARY 2014 FITNESS &Athletic WELLNESS CE NTNewsER

REMINDER: The Athletic Department will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Happy New Year to all our members!

AM Morning Group Meets the Rockets! The morning group met at the Glass Bowl to watch the final Rocket home game. Thank you to our superior host and hostess Dennis and Sheila Johnson in the Brooks Insurance Suite for taking care of us. It was a great event to break the mid-week blues. Spin is in Come and try a spin class Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 AM. There is a sign-up book at the desk on the track. Just show up, sign your name, and get on a bike. Luigina Boes Bruce Seeger, Andy Ranazzi, John Lewis, Jeff Urbanski will take you through an amazing workout. Only $5 per class! Dennis Johnson, Charissa, Jim Nooney, Peter Poll Yoga CHARISSA MARCONI Yoga continues on Saturdays at 9 AM with instructor Debbie Lee. We have BS, WITS mats or you can bring your own. This class is excellent for all levels of fitness. Aquatic & Fitness Dir. $48 for a 6-week session, or $12 per class for members and $15 per class for 419-254-2990 non-member guests [email protected] Indoor Marathon January 6-February 17: All walkers and runners please sign your name to the chart in the Fitness Center and log your miles. Only miles at the Club count. One marathon will be 26 miles, but don’t stop at that. Keep going until the end of the contest. Join me on

Smoke the Turkey 5k Run www.twitter.com/charissamarconi Club members smoked the turkey at the 5k run at St. James Club on Thanksgiving morning. Leaving nothing on the course were club runners Mike Schmidt, Marty Lahey, Bruce Douglas, and Greg Steenrod. Mike Schmidt ran his first 5k ever and finished. Great job and keep it up! They all gathered at Charissa’s for a team huddle and pep talk. Other runners who Charissa, Mike Schmidt, Bruce Douglas, Marty Lahey, joined us were Steve Hanley, Jesse Lahey, Grace Lahey (who took first in her age group and Greg Steenrod won a pie), and J. J. Lahey. Club members whot also ran were Bill Hylan, Lori and Michael Mack, and Mike Miller. Anyone can run with proper training; there are the 5:30 AM runners Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and always a noon group. Glass City Half Marathon/ Marathon Marathon training has started for the Glass City Marathon. Call the Fitness Center if you are interested in joining Charissa on this 18-week journey. The race date is April 27, 2014. Steve Hanley, Jesse Lahey, Grace Lahey, Marty Lahey, JJ Lahey, Charissa There is no better time than now! Swim Instruction $20 per half hour; $40 per hour. Don’t forget that we have hired a swim coach for your swimming improvement; Melissa Shaner is ready! Please call the Fitness Center to schedule an appointment. Birthday Memories at the Club Maya Kouba celebrated her birthday with her friends in the pool at the Club. If you need an idea for a winter party, the club’s pool is perfect. Contact Charissa with any questions.

JANUARY 2014 33

Alternate Perspectives From Cuisine

by Bruce Douglas and Rebecca Shope Sports Grill & Tavern Committee Co-Chairmen

You know, life isn’t all beer steins and January will bring about some other new pretzels for the& male contingent of the Tavern reasons to stop in. Following a great crowd Leadership. Sure, Rebecca has the strife of a this past summer for the Mud Hens, we will young child to rear and a house to take care feature a Toledo Walleye night this month of, but this bachelor managed to go all of 2013 with a Tavern tailgate preceding the game. without turning his stove on. Commitments like that don’t come without a cost! Let me be clear, I have a big heart for all of The Toledo Club. It seems necessary that I add this disclaimer, as recent events have made me realize that perhaps my writing may offend more than just my esteemed co-chair. Because in addition to commitment It’s a great excuse to get the whole family or to non-culinary exploits, my commitment to a group of friends down for some food and the Tavern has brought upon another burden; hockey. (Although who are we kidding, it’s just last month, I was denied service in the mostly boxing on ice skates). Your usual Oak Room for my loyalties. It seems my place standbys will be around this month as well, in The Toledo Club is clear, and I certainly so mark down Third Thursday Night and hope Dennis isn’t expecting an apology. Second Sunday brunch. But, several pints in of my new favorite In closing, a very happy 2014 to all! Perhaps holiday beer, “Fireside Chat” by 21st you’ll resolve to make this month your first Amendment Brewing Company (on draft dinner on the second floor or to join the Mug as of this writing), I reminded myself of the Club. And perhaps I’ll resolve to learn how reasons for my infatuation with the Tavern. an oven works. In fact, the new beer on tap follows the tasting event we had in November with Bruce The iconic pewter mugs with the etched Club logo can only Maumee Bay Brewing Company. New be found in the Tavern, and are available to all Mug Club members exclusively. All members can join for a nominal flavors are encouraged in our space, and fee by asking the bartender – And it has been estimated that because of that we’ve had a great year. And your ROI turns positive after approximately 17 refills. our flavors have changed this year in ways that don’t involve barley and hops, with NEW Regular Hours: Wednesday 5 pm – 12:30 am different types of events like Martini Night, Thursday 5 pm – 12:30 am Second Sunday Brunch, and the Mud Hens Friday 5 pm – 12:30 am Saturday 11 am – 12:30 Am Night, just to name a few. Expect that Sunday 11 am – 7 PM momentum to continue! The Sports Grill & Tavern will open for special Photos by Art Bronson and private events on Mondays and Tuesdays 346 JANUARY 2014 Cuisineat the club

HAPPY NEW YEAR! A favorite of mine for the winter is a hardy braised lamb shank. A slow cooked delight! The tender rich meat is amazing for dinner; make extra, the leftovers are even better. Serve with some roasted brussel sprouts and creamy polenta to finish the experience. The reserved broth can be the base for a rich lamb and couscous soup. The meat can be used as a filling MICHAEL ROSENDAUL or Shepherd’s pie, lamb stew or even Executive Chef, a pasta with peppers and feta cheese. 419-243-2200 Ext, 2149

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Braised Lamb Shank (Serves 4+) www.twitter.com/mrosendaul Ingredients •1-1/2 tsp kosher salt •1-1/2 cups red wine •1 tsp black pepper Become a Fan of The Toledo Club! •Eight lamb shanks •1-1/2 cups chicken stock •2 T blended olive oil •Zest of 1 lemon, minced •1 tsp chopped fresh thyme •1 T minced garlic •1-1/2 cups onions, diced fine •2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary •3/4 cup carrots, diced fine •1 T chopped fresh parsley •3/4 cup celery, diced fine Preparation: 1. Heat oil in heavy bottom pan large enough to hold the lamb shanks in a single layer. 2. Season with salt and pepper. Brown the lamb shanks and set aside 3. Add carrots, onion, celery and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent 4. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil 5. Return lamb shanks to pan and cover 6. Bake in 350 F oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until VERY tender, falling off the bone. Serve with a crushed potato and steamed brussels sprouts. NOTES: The broth or jus can be strained and thickened, if preferred.

R Food and beverageeminder minimums can be reached with food and beverages purchased anywhere: in the Club, including take out orders and wine orders. The amount is calculated by $ spent before NEW Regular Hours: tax (or service charge on banquets). To see Wednesday 5 pm – 12:30 am Thursday 5 pm – 12:30 am a tally of purchases that count toward your Friday 5 pm – 12:30 am minimum, log into your online Saturday 11 am – 12:30 Am account at toledoclub.org, and Sunday 11 am – 7 PM click on “Member Statements

The Sports Grill & Tavern will open for special and private events on Mondays and Tuesdays .” JANUARY 2014 35 Introducing new members

new members RESIDENT Meet the TC Membership Committee Thomas S. Schwann The Toledo Club Membership Committee has expanded. Chief-Department of Cardiothuracic Surgery, UTMC The new committee members are Matt Rubin, Mike Schmidt, Sponsored by Jack Niggemeyer, Tim Effler, Erica Jennewine, Rick Johnson and Esther Johnson. Bob Bettinger and Joseph Zerbey They have joined current members Jackie Barnes, James Knapp David J. Stark and Chairman Zak Vassar. The primary committee focus is Contracting & Design Sponsored by Mike Goetz, John Fedderke member recruitment. Over 200 new members have joined and Dave Quinn The Toledo Club in the past two years. The expanded Ronald M. Cappelletti committee will work to maintain that membership growth. Retired Sponsored by Dave Effler, Dan Effler and The new members bring a great set of skills along with a high John Longethorne level of enthusiasm and dedication to the Club. Mr. Rubin RUSS WOZNIAK Junior works for Hart Associates as a client manager. Mr. Schmidt Membership Director Jennings R. Smith is in charge of commercial truck leasing at the Jack Schmidt RN/Faculty Instructor, University of Toledo 419-254-2997 Family of Dealerships. Mr. Effler is an attorney. Mrs. Jennewine Sponsored by Justice Johnson, Zak Vassar 419-254-2992 Fax and Jackie Barnes is vice president, personal insurance, at Hylant Group. Mr. [email protected] Kelly E. Effler Richard Johnson is an account executive with Buckeye Cable- Sales/Office Manager, ARCCO Systems and Mrs. Esther Johnson works at Louisville Title Sponsored by Dave Effler, Dan Effler Company (She knows everyone in the real estate business). and Richard Effler The committee recently greeted everyone who made reservations Intermediate www.twitter.com/TheToledoClub Gregory S. Geist to enjoy dinner and attend the public viewing of the Christmas Sponsored by Jackie Barnes, Zak Vassar trees. The viewing took place over five days and attracted and Mike Schmidt Become a Fan of The Toledo Club! hundreds of members and member prospects. Currently, Business Family members are working to communicate with downtown Jason W. McClellan residents who are excellent candidates for membership. The Director of Operations, Franciscan Living Communities committee meets every month for 1-2 hours in the Red Room; Sponsored by Mike Schmidt, Jackie Barnes the meetings are both productive and fun. and Zak Vassar This is a good time to remind all Toledo Club members about Richard L Berry, Jr. VP & Asst. General Counsel, the member recruiting incentives. A member who proposes Owens Corning a person who joins the Club will receive $150 in Club Cash. Sponsored by Greg Kopan, John Christy and Paul Lewandowski A brand new Club member receives $300 in Toledo Club gift Mark E. Jacobs certificates. In addition, during your birthday month, you VP, Dmytryka Jacobs Engineers receive a free dinner, a massage and a haircut or manicure. Sponsored by Bob Bettinger, These are great extra incentives. Jack Niggemeyer and John Fedderke Dr. Fedor Lurie The Membership Committee is always looking to involve Assoc. Director/Jobst Vascular Institute fellow members who can help The Toledo Club membership Sponsored by Zak Vassar, Jackie Barnes grow. If you want to participate, please get in touch with and Mike Schmidt Club President John Fedderke or Chairman Zak Vassar. IN MEMORIAM Timothy J. Fisher Henry Herschel Sr. Russ Wozniak Membership Director

36 JANUARY 2014 fromVintage the GRAPE Notes VINE

WINE OF THE MONTH

Grillo, sicilia Marchese Montefusco By the bottle $22 Grapes: 100% Grillo

Area of Production: Western Sicily

Wine Making Process: This wine is made from a soft pressing of the grapes. After the pressing there, is a temperature controlled roger parker fermentation. General Manager 419-254-2988 Alcohol: 12.5% [email protected] Tasting Notes: This is a wine with a notable depth on both the palate and the nose. The bouquet opens with lush scents of fruits in an elegant mineral context. It’s splendid in the mouth, balanced with a big body. Food pairing: This wine goes great with any seafood dish.

JANUARY 2014 37 Committees

Athletic Membership Chairman Chairman Dennis Johnson Zak Vassar Jim Burnor Jr. Jackie Barnes Mike Goetz Tim Effler Zachary Huizing Erica Jennewine Christopher Kozak Topics Social/Entertainment Esther Johnson Marty Lahey Chairman Chairman Rick Johnson Will Lewis David Cameron Mike Mori Karen Lucas Matt Rubin Matthew Rubin Tony Barone Art Bronson Mike Schmidt Brett Seymour Art Bronson Jim Burnor Greg Wagoner John Fedderke Eileen Eddy Marketing Fred Harrington Joy Hyman Chairman Finance Nathalie Helm Justice Johnson Fred Harrington Kirk Mizerek Chairman Thomas Klein Tanvi Agrawal Lynn Jacobs David Quinn Florence Buchanan Michael T. Marciniak Annie Skakun Larry Boyer Shirley Levy David Cameron Bob Lubell Joseph Colturi Social Media John Fedderke Doug Kearns Cindy Niggemyer Amir Khan James Knapp Richard Rothrock Chairman Tom Klein Jodi Miehls Amir Khan Shirley Levy Kirk Mizerek John Fedderke Cindy Niggemyer Mark Ralston Sonja Scheuer Nate Syrek Zak Vassar Dirk Van Heyst meeting schedule William Vaughan Sports Grill & Tavern Co-Chairmen Food/Beverage January Bruce Douglas Chairman Rebecca Shope Ben Brown Food/Beverage Committee Kate Decker Joseph Colturi January 2 • 12 PM • Board Room Mark Decker Dan Effler Tim Effler Becky Fuhrman Social/Entertainment Committee Brian Epstein Karen Klein January 7 • 5:30 PM • Board Room James Knapp Bob Lubell Mike Schmidt Karen Lucas Squash Committee Megan Sosnowski John MacKay January 14 • 7:30 AM • MDR Nate Syrek Kathy Mikolajczak Roger Peluso Marketing Committee Squash Ann Sanford January 15 • 5:30 PM • Georgian Room Chairman Betty Sherman Mike Goetz Greg Wagoner Athletic Committee Steve Bogart January 16 • 7:30 PM • Georgian Room Jim Burnor Centennial Alex Due Chairman Sports Grill & Tavern Committee Tim Effler David Quinn January 16 • • 5:30 PM • Sports Grill Tyson Fankhauser Keith Burwell Jeffrey Levesque Tom Klein Finance Committee Frank Manning John Fedderke January 20 • 4 PM • Board Room Dana Syrek Shirley Levy Greg Wagoner Membership Committee Junior/Intermediate House January 20 • 5:30 PM • Red Room Chairman Chairman Susan Allan Block Jim Knapp Board Meeting Kirk Mizerek January 28 • 4 PM • Board Room Topics Committee January 28 • 12:30 PM • Board Room 38 JANUARY 2014 Members of the Board of Directors

President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Legal Counsel John Fedderke Aaron D. Swiggum Michael T. Marciniak Brett Seymour Justice G. Johnson, Jr. 419-724-6411 Business Tel 419-891-1040 Business Tel 419-842-6112 Business Tel 419-517-7079 Business Tel 419-249-7100 Business Tel 419-297-6559 Cell 419-206-9518 Cell 419-343-3401 Cell 419-467-3302 Cell 419-262-0312 Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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