SEPTEMBER 2018 VOLUME 9 • ISSUE NO.8

I WANT FOR THE TOLEDO CLUB! SCOTT LIBBE AND HIS COMMITTEE ARE IN FULL-TILT MEMBERSHIP MODE SEE PAGE 6

TOLEDO CLUB OFFICERS MARK YOUR PRESIDENT Brett Seymour VICE PRESIDENT CALENDAR! Greg Wagoner TREASURER Doug Kearns SECRETARY Kathy Mikolajczak SEPTEMBER CLUB events TOLEDO CLUB STAFF ADMINISTRATION SEPTEMBER 1 Club Closed Roger Parker, General Manager 419-254-2988 [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2 Club Closed Dawn Miller, Executive Assistant 419-254-2980 [email protected] SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day: Club Closed FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE Ed Mackiewicz, Food and Beverage Director SEPTEMBER 4 First Tuesday [email protected] Theresa Carroll, Catering Manager 419-254-2981 [email protected] SEPTEMBER 7 Party in the Parking Lot (see page 10) Devon Layman, Assistant Catering Manager 419-254-2993 [email protected] SEPTEMBER 8 Babysitting available 9 AM – 2 PM Sean Moran, Executive Chef 419-243-2200 ext. 2964 [email protected] SEPTEMBER 10 ZIPZ Dinner - Flavors of India by the Seymours (see page 20) Charlotte Hall Concierge and Member Relations Manager SEPTEMBER 11 New Menu Items Tasting (see page 20 and back cover) FACILITY Mark Hoffman, Facilities Manager SEPTEMBER Ben DeLong at the Piano 419-243-2200 14 MEMBERSHIP SEPTEMBER 15 Babysitting available 9 AM – 2 PM Russ Wozniak, Membership Director 419-254-2997 [email protected] SEPTEMBER 20 Great Books Group (see page 21) ACCOUNTING Joe Monks, Finance Director Third Thursday 419-254-2970 [email protected] Dawn Miller, Accounting Analyst SEPTEMBER 21 Explorers - Alain Trudel’s Toledo Symphony Debut (see page 22) 419.254.2980 [email protected] Tom Brady at the Piano ATHLETIC John Seidel, Director/Squash Pro 419-254-2962 [email protected] SEPTEMBER 22 Babysitting available 9 AM – 2 PM Charissa Marconi, Fitness and Aquatics Director 419-254-2990 [email protected] SEPTEMBER 26 Explorers - Trek the Silk Road with Amjad Hussain SECURITY (see page 22) David Rainey, Operations Manager 419-254-2967 SEPTEMBER 28 Jazz in the FDR (see page 21) TOPICS EDITORIAL STAFF SEPTEMBER 29 Babysitting available 9 AM – 2 PM Chairman: David Cameron 419-536-5272 [email protected] Editor in Chief: Shirley Levy 419-536-9782 [email protected] Layout/Art Direction: Tandem Creative UPCOMING... 419-304-0154 [email protected] Contributing Writers: Karen Klein, Cindy Niggemyer, John Fedderke, Jim Jeffery, and Stephanie Wang Jaros OCTOBER TBD Annual Meeting Contributing Photographers: Andy Grier 419-872-2410 [email protected] OCTOBER 17 Explorers / TC Speaker Series - John Kuser 419-376-6590 [email protected] Jenna Knott 419-270-3012 [email protected] Robert Rand, author of The Menendez Murders Printing/Mailing: Millstream-Kennedy Inc. Findlay, Ohio OCTOBER 24 Trunk or Treat Topics Advertising: Dawn Miller – 419-254-2980 OCTOBER 27 Halloween Party [email protected]

THE TOLEDO CLUB TOPICS Copyright ©2018 The Toledo Club, all rights reserved. Permission to reproduce by any means, in whole or in part, must be obtained in writing from the Editor or Publisher. FOOD and BEVERAGE reminder The Toledo Club Topics is published 11 times per year by The Toledo Club • 235 14th Street • Toledo, OH, 43604 419-243-2200 • 419-254-2969 Fax • www.toledoclub.org Food and beverage minimums can be reached with food and beverages purchased anywhere in the Club, including takeout orders and wine orders. The amount ON THE COVER: Membership committee chairman Scott Libbe is calculated by $ spent before tax (or service charge on banquets). For a tally of purchases leads a strong membership initiative for the Club. that count toward your minimum, log into your online account at toledoclub.org, and Photo by Andy Grier. click on “Member Statements.” 2 | September 2018 Manager’s MESSAGE President’s MESSAGE Roger Parker, General Manager Brett Seymour, President 419-254-2988 | [email protected] 419-467-3302 | [email protected]

Enjoy The Toledo Club Arts Fellow Members, The membership committee is dedicated to a Welcome back. The Club is open! strategic plan that encompasses the following Let me say a big Thank You to the Club staff and 1 four main guidelines: Grow and Retain all the outside contractors that fixed, cleaned and | 2 | 3 Membership Increase Member Value Increase the Visibility built new parts of our great Club. I’ll quickly name a few items that we | 4 of the Club Fiscal Responsibility. should notice. Many areas have been repainted and or restored for the First, growing and retaining membership has been a focus of historical preservation of the Club. The second floor women’s restroom many committee actions. New technology has placed pressure on was remodeled. Court Two in the squash area got a glass wall, and a new the age-old concept of face-to-face conversation. By design, we will wall was built to make access to Court One available for women without place our members and membership at the center of everything we do. entering the men’s locker room! Nationally, club membership levels have been under pressure, and we There is also a lighting project in progress to install LED bulbs in as many are no exception. However, with focus and attention, we expect to see fixtures as possible. A huge project that we won’t notice immediately an increase in membership. To that end, do not be surprised when you is the document storage project and building drawings being moved to are approached for your thoughts on how to improve membership. a new storage location. This effort in particular is important so we can Second, increasing member value is critical. Many events are held remodel and repurpose the former hotel rooms that have been being at the Club where non-members can attend, often on the same terms as used to store the Club’s historical documents. Look for information on this members. We will continue to welcome non-members; however, there project in the future. These are just a few of the projects completed during needs to be a clear advantage to membership. Whether it is preferred the August shutdown — thanks again for all the hard work from our staff seating, a private reception, and/or a more advantageous event and local contractors. admission price point, you — the members and your guests — should August still had great member events during the shutdown. First Tuesday have acknowledged preference. was hosted at Nazareth Hall, a private bus took members to The Detroit Third, by increasing member activities, ramping up Public Affairs activity Athletic Club and a Tigers game, and the 2nd annual Toledo Club Golf and tapping into social media avenues, please expect to see increased outing was held at Lenawee Country Club, just to name a few of the mentions of your Club’s activity throughout many sources. Also, to member outings during the month. this end, you are encouraged to increase our outreach by selectively With the opening of the Club in September, we will host the 31st Annual Party posting your activity in Club events on social media. Friends and in the Parking Lot on the 7th. I look forward to seeing all of you there. During colleagues may be looking for a way to join the Club, and seeing your the month, please join fellow members at First Tuesday on September 4; the enjoyment should create the FOMO (“Fear of Missing Out”) effect. ZIPZ dinner on the 10th, Third Thursday in the Tavern on the 20th, and Explorers Finally, fiscal responsibility is a critical part of a healthy Club. Our events on the 21st and 26th. All look to be exciting options during September. financial health is closely tied to membership; members drive revenue October will bring the culmination of my first year as the President of the to the Club through dues and personal Club usage. We do not engage Club. I want to thank all of you for the support. We will have our annual in “creative accounting” and it is not prudent to spend more than we meeting in October, so please plan to attend. take in. Thus, to avoid potential hard choices, members can step up and include the Club as a venue for hosting colleagues and business guests, Welcome back and God Bless, and corporate meetings or dinners at the Club. While the membership committee will be working hard on your behalf to execute the guidelines, we cannot do this alone. We need your help in assisting. Brett J. Seymour, President Thank you for your membership and your ongoing support for The Toledo Club. The views expressed in The Toledo Club Topics are not necessarily those of The Toledo Club board or its members unless stated. All images and articles appearing in Topics magazine are the property of The Toledo Club and may not be reproduced or altered in any way without permission. © Copyright 2018 by The Toledo Club. All rights reserved. Roger Parker, General Manager

September 2018 | 3 WHAT’S anniversaries INSIDE... SEPTEMBER 6 12 Stephen Stranahan 1-Sep-59 59 Robert Bell 1-Sep-84 34 James F. White 1-Sep-67 51 Hugh D. White, Jr. 1-Sep-84 34 David J. Effler 1-Sep-75 43 William D. Feniger 1-Sep-85 33 Michael J. Hensien 1-Sep-78 40 Daniel P. Schmitt 1-Sep-86 32 William J. Davis 1-Sep-79 39 Norman C. Nitschke 1-Sep-87 31 28 30 Nancie Entenmann William M. Wolff 1-Sep-89 29 Roberts 1-Sep-79 39

MEMBERS’ comments JUNE 1–30 JULY 1–31 2 Upcoming Events Listings 18 September Dining Calendar 19 September Athletics Calendar 56 34 MEMBER COMMENT CARDS MEMBER COMMENT CARDS RECEIVED RECEIVED FEATURES

6 Membership Has Its Rewards 94% 98% ”EXCELLENT” COMMENTS ”EXCELLENT” COMMENTS 12 Paying It Forward: RECEIVED RECEIVED John and Yolanda Szuch

Meet Our Tenants - Betsey Davis 28 Excellent meal The cake was and service! Thank you so much exceptional. Great 30 Welcome to The Founders for having us for night and fun group! Dining Room dinner! It was first George rate as usual. We really should join! Pam COLUMNS Both Brandon Our 1st time and Anna 10 Membership at the Club Guest at 1st Tuesday. were very The food was Did You Know? 16 personable and Thank you for a wonderful and very attentive, wonderful experience. 20 Dining Room Buzz the fellowship making us feel delightful! 22 Toledo Club Explorers very welcome! JoAnn 24 Banquets and Catering Carolyn Everything Jeff 26 Squash News tonight was excellent, ZIPZ Dinner was excellent. It was a very Aquatics and Fitness News as usual! 27 Nice to see a big crowd in wonderful Thank you. experience for 32 Member News the MDR. Very well done! my guest. 34 Committees and Board Members William Richard Julie 4 | September 2018 Toledo Club Ad Changing the Face of Toledo… One Frame at a Time

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What do You Know about Our Hard-Working Membership Committee?

Can you answer the question above? This committee “breathes life” into our MEMBERSHIP Club. Without new members, we wither away and become that sad footnote in history of another closed city club. Look at the list of committee members has its under the able chairmanship of Scott Libbe on page 8. They need YOUR HELP! And they need it NOW. The committee is searching for prospective members that want to Belong to our Club. They don’t always know about The Toledo Club and the wide array of opportunities that a membership offers them. That’s where You come in (and don’t forget about the free month you receive when REWARDS someone you recommend joins the Club!). Following is some help to explain Scott Libbe Wants YOU to Help Our Club and the benefits of membership. So, you’re not a sales person? Don’t worry, you Earn a Free Month or More of Dues! don’t have to do that. All you need to do is give our membership director your By Cindy Niggemyer prospect’s name and contact information. Our Club sells itself.

6 | September 2018 Ok, let’s just start with Reciprocal Clubs. As a Toledo Club Is a Free Membership Month member, You now have reciprocity with some of the most prestigious clubs on planet Earth. Traveling internationally? in Your Future? How about clubs from China (3) to England (5)? There Can I really have a free month off of my bill? What a deal! Surely this 1are 12 international countries to choose from. If you’re looking cannot be “easy” money. Do I have to do manual labor to get this offer or closer to home, our friend to the north, Canada, has 14 clubs. And wear a Toledo Club billboard on 14th Street? The answer is a simple “no.” right within the U.S., there are 121 clubs to choose from. Please Just bring in a new member and a month will be magically erased off your answer this next question. Where can you have the choice of bill. Your new member will Belong! We love our Club, and new members not only give you a free month, but they keep our drink prices, food prices the most elegant and respected clubs in the world for one mere and maintenance fees lower. membership? Answer? Your Toledo Club. Locally, you can choose from a number of reciprocal country clubs, including some with We currently have 527 outstanding active members. Last year 60 new golf privileges. That’s another great deal for membership. members were added. However, they just replace the members that have left. Exit interviews tell us that life changes of job or location is the primary cause of a member leaving. Our Club can survive and has survived with this membership number. However, a 500-plus membership number Do you have a friend or business acquaintance who does not provide extra money for maintenance, etc. Therefore, our current needs a venue for meetings, parties or weddings? Did membership level puts a higher cost on your bill. The more members, the you know that if you Belong to our Club, you can book lower your cost. So, if we all help this new Membership Initiative, you will get a free month for every new member you recruit, and lower costs in the these events for them? Didn’t know that? Well, this 2 future will be the result. is one of our best perks. If you’re sitting in a seminar and there is a discussion about the next meeting or event, raise your hand The next time you enter the Club, be proud that this is the only “city club” and tell everyone that You can make arrangements through The left in the United States that draws on a metropolitan population base our Toledo Club catering department. One phone call and you’re set. size. It is because of You, the member, supporting the history, beauty and Our catering managers are efficient and — more importantly — ambiance of our Club. they listen to your concerns and goals. Where else can you find this attention to the details You want? There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch. How many times have we heard this? And, here comes this word again, Athletics. Just that word can be a “turn off” for some. “free.” At The Toledo Club, a statement about free “stuff” is true. You can But you might not have known that our squash program, not only have a free lunch, you can eat it too, along with your prospective under athletic director John Seidel, is one of the best in member if you like. Contact our Membership Director at 419-254-2997 to the country. One-third of our membership play squash, arrange your lunch with a prospective member and a tour of the Club. 3and they contribute greatly to our Club’s “bottom line.” Perhaps (continued on page 8) you don’t want to Belong to the squash group and just want to do a work-out in our sparkling pool facility and use the numerous machines available. You have no pressure. What a relief! And there’s always someone to help you if you need it — just contact Charissa.

Our Club is a “one-stop-shopping” destination. On site we have a barbershop, manicurist, leather specialist, tailor, massage therapist, and a drop-off dry cleaning and laundry service. Other amenities include wine bins 4and the Sports Tavern Mug Club. Have You taken advantage of the monthly wine specials?

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What Do Our New Members Write About Joining? Here are some of our new and returning members and their reasons for joining. As you read them, think about a friend or business acquaintance who could take advantage of the reasons that our new members joined.

Here is why Bradford (Ford) Koles, Jr. rejoined.

“Honestly, where do I begin? The Toledo Club is inextricably and magically tied to my family’s time in Toledo. When I moved back to Toledo last summer, after 30 years of living in Washington, DC, joining The Toledo Club Many of my was the first thing that occurred to me– favorite indeed, I had joined The Toledo Club before childhood I purchased a house for my family. My family moved to Toledo because my memories grandfather was an executive for Owens My significant are from Illinois. I think that joining The Toledo Club other also meant, for him, that he was truly a member time in of the business community of this great city. recently picked My parents met at the annual holiday dance up squash! the Club... at the Club. They had a picture taken at the photo booth of the dance and my dad wrote New member Sarah Trusz So, it was a “Wow” on the back of the picture. When they married, their wedding joined for the camaraderie. reception was, of course, held at The Toledo Club. My favorite picture of no-brainer “I decided to join The Toledo Club after them is one of them leaving for their honeymoon, beaming, with “Toledo attending many events with current for us. Club” clearly visible above the door. Many of my favorite childhood members. I was always invited to the memories are from time in the Club: Sunday brunches in the Georgian Parking Lot Party, Pub Crawls, Third Thursdays and the Spring Fling. Room (my grandfather’s favorite), listening to my older sister playing the My significant other also recently picked up squash! So, it was a no- piano for the grown-ups in the Red Room, taking my prom date to dinner brainer for us. We have lots of friends who are members and also have (I had to stop her from drinking the finger bowl– ahem). met many new people at the Club. The location of the Club works well So, to me, living well in Toledo — which is the reason I came back: for us. We are both constantly downtown for work and play, so it’s an I believe one can live much better in Toledo than on the east coast— easy pit stop along the way.” means joining The Toledo Club. I have already hosted two meetings of my book club there and the service quality was undimmed from my (freakishly high) expectations. I am home.” Another person who rejoined is Scott Estes. “I was a member for about five years, left the Club, and now am just re-joining. I enjoy the squash league and the camaraderie of the great people in the league. I think Seidel is the best! MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Scott Libbe, chairman Tim Effler Sally Gladwell is short and to the point Doug Adams-Arman George Eistetter with her reasons. Laura Baird Matthew Harper Jackie Barnes Erica Jennewine “What appeals to me most about being a member of The Toledo Club is investing in one of Toledo’s historic gems, along with offering a beautiful Breanna Caldwell Christian Piazza and convenient space for business meetings and events.” Riaz Chaudhary Matt Rubin Josh Didian William Wolff

8 | September 2018 It is rejoined. It is truly an outstanding facility Mari Davies has varied reasons for joining. with a wonderful staff, some of which go truly an “I actually have very fond memories of many events at The Toledo Club back to the years when I was originally a outstanding as a child. Coming from a very large extended family, we spent many member. So great to be with them again.” a holiday with scores of aunts, facility with uncles, and cousins celebrating Well, here we are. We have great new a wonderful in one of the private dining rooms members for you to get to know, and need because there were so many of more to add to our wonderful Club. Just staff... us. Many of those relatives also remember that Scott Libbe and the had their wedding receptions membership committee want YOU to bring smiles to their faces by there. Time passes, and now these simply providing them with some good prospects. So, get that list of family members often gather for prospective members to our membership director ASAP and decide a luncheon to celebrate the life of what you are going to spend your free-month money on. If you are out of a loved one who has passed. I did ideas, I have a few. this when my own mother passed away last winter. There was no question as to where to hold this event. It is part of our collective A new campaign is coming! past. I am associated with Toledo Perhaps you have noticed that the words Belong and You have Symphony Orchestra and joined TC often been bolded in this article. Yep, this is not a mistake. so that I can provide our current There is a new concept being worked on for our social media and potential supporters a quiet image to help the membership campaign. Watch for more lunchtime opportunity to connect, information in the coming months. The importance of obtaining get to know each other better and new members and how social media is a prominent part of talk about all things symphony that cannot be overstated. If you want to give suggestions or without the distraction of a noisy comments to the BELONG COMMITTEE contact: restaurant. I do believe people feel Amir Kahn: 614-354-8672 , [email protected] they are receiving special treatment Andy Ranazzi: 419-213-4732, [email protected] when they walk into the lobby and dining room. And, that is exactly what they deserve.” BEHIND THE COVER Allison Hammons This month’s Topics explains her familiarity cover features a with our Club. playful recreation of a famous World War I “I have been coming to The Toledo recruitment poster, Club every Wednesday during the but with our own Scott lunch hour for almost four years to Libbe standing in for meet with my fellow Kiwanians. Uncle Sam (sans hat). I really enjoy the people and Many people recog- the space. It’s beautiful! I work nize Jim Flagg’s iconic downtown and look forward to using the dining room for client meetings. poster, created 101 It is a staple in our community and I wanted to be a part of it. So many years ago in 1917. people I know are members, and I look forward to hanging out with them Flagg’s only issue was that he had no at the Club.” model and, as a starving artist, he had little money to pay one. But he did have his own reflection. He happened to be the spitting image of how most people already James Tuschman is also a returnee. pictured Uncle Sam — tall and lanky, with piercing blue “I had been a member of The Toledo Club for 30 years. I dropped out when eyes and wavy hair. He painted in wrinkles, whiskers, and gray hair, for good measure. my law office moved to Maumee from downtown Toledo because I was not using the Club the way I had been. Quite frankly I missed it and thus For our cover, Scott simply needed to strike the pose and channel that “We Want YOU” feeling!

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Russ Wozniak Membership Director Membership AT THE CLUB 419-254-2997 | [email protected]

Propose a new member and The Oregon Clinic, Roger Parker, First Federal Bank, Millstream- receive a free month of dues! Kennedy Printing, Mary and John Fedderke, Indicator Advisory Group, John and Patty Gallagher, Premium Wealth Management A great way to grow our membership and save Group, Toledo CPA, Mike Goetz, and John and Liz Skeldon. yourself a month of dues is to propose a new member. Beginning this month you can receive Welcome a New Membership Director Russ Wozniac credit for one month of membership dues for After seven great years as the TC membership director, and after helping every member you propose (and who then needs 550 new members join the Club, it is my time to say thank you for allowing to be approved for membership by our Club’s board of directors.) Last year me to work with all of you to keep The Toledo Club tradition alive and well, the Club had a net loss of 12 members. This is the year to begin growing and to say goodbye for now. By the time you read this, a new membership our numbers. director will be working with you to build the future membership. The Club’s membership committee added two great new members: Thomas Tousley and Robert Kneisley. Please continue to support the Best, committee’s efforts to attract and retain members. Russ Wozniak Say Thank You to Our PPL Sponsors As of this article deadline these are the 2018 PPL Sponsors: THE BLADE, WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! BUCKEYE BROADBAND, TELESYSTEM, TDC Companies, Toledo Breanne Jaqua Lindsay Reeman Spirits, Heidelberg Distributing, PNC Bank, Morgan Linen, Yark Charles McIntyre, III Helen Bish Wagoner Automotive, Bob Thompson, Hylant, Perry Protech, Black Star Joseph Pettee Transportation, LLC, Knight Insurance Group, Capital Alliance Corp.,

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OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS September 2018 | 11 Whether they decide to pursue a life of service to the community or incorporate the philosophy of “paying it forward” into their business, those who engage in activities designed to benefit people and society not only benefit the public good, but also inspire others to follow their example. In this series PAYING IT Forward Topics shares the stories of some members who have shown unselfish concern for the welfare of others. giving from the start By Stephanie Wang Jaros Photography by Andy Grier

12 | September 2018 Painting by Kathy Palmer Genzman Charissa Marconi, BS, WITS, Fitness & Aquatics Fitness & Aquatics NEWS Director 419-254-2990 cmarconi@

High School Sweethearts given numerous presentations to ohn and Yolanda Szuch still maintain the same habit of attending Sunday various organizations, mass at Saint Stephen Church on the East Side, even though 1 they including the reside along the Maumee River in Perrysburg. Saint Stephen’s is Birmingham Jlocated in the Birmingham neighborhood by Tony Packo’s, a rich Hungarian Cultural Center and community. Both John and Yolanda’s grandparents settled down there and Saint Stephen’s pursued their American dreams. Parish, about the The childhood homes of Szuch and Danyi (Yolanda’s maiden name) were several neighborhood’s miles away. John would ride a bicycle to play with his friend who lived down the Hungarian religious street from Yolanda, but they didn’t know each other until they went to the same and cultural history. Clay High School in Oregon, Ohio. Yolanda was a cheerleader and the President of Yolanda continued her education, earning the Girls Athletic Association, Vice President of the Student Council, voted most a Master of Arts in English from Eastern popular in the class of 330 and 2 a 1967 Homecoming Queen. Her advisor Michigan University. Her skills have enabled even joked, “Yolanda, you know you have some enemies, as there were five her to publish multiple documentaries about people who didn’t vote for you for the student council.” She cheered for John, the local communities, including 3 The History who was one year older and who played basketball for the high school. of St. Stephen’s Church (1993). The University of Toledo’s Urban One day, after a basketball game, all the students were at a dance party. Affairs Department was intrigued by the ethnic neighborhood and started Yolanda’s then boyfriend of three months had already left and she asked John if interviewing neighborhood people to collect stories. Yolanda’s dad, Ernest he would dance with her. Their date ended at Cipriani Spaghetti House for pizza. Danyi, encouraged her to undertake this project as he was so proud of her Today, John is half-kidding when he says he can still taste that pizza! For Yolanda, education background. Initially, she was asked to write 50 pages. Surprisingly, this was not the official first date. She still vividly remembers that was December even with raising three toddlers, ages 1, 3 and 5, she read through all the 11, 1965 and they were going to see the movie Doctor Zhivago. Unfortunately, the hard copies of the Parish’s bulletins and talked to countless neighborhood movie was sold out and they instead the comedy movie The Great Race instead. people. After several years of research, she accomplished a 285-page book with nearly 500 footnotes! Yolanda dedicated the book to her mother, Lola Their romance continued from high school through college. They took trips to Torda Danyi, and her father for their many gifts of love and support. the beach-lined shores of Lake Erie, from Sand Beach, Crane Creek, East Harbor and Bay Point to Cedar Point. They took frequent walks at Pearson Park and rides In addition, Yolanda collected information for “The 25th Anniversary along the Maumee River to Grand Rapids, Ohio to enjoy the beautiful mansions of Belmont Country Club,” printed in 1993. She has served and chaired along the way. Yolanda graduated from The University of Toledo with a Bachelor fundraising activities in Toledo for numerous organizations including the of Arts in English in the spring of 1971. That summer, she and John tied the Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL), Lourdes College, The Little Sisters knot at Saint Stephen’s Church. The couple had always dreamed about one day of the Poor, The Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank, Central City Ministries living on the waterfront, so in 1995 they built a house on the Maumee River in of Toledo, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). She also is one of Perrysburg. They have happily lived in the same brick house ever since. the founders of the University of Toledo’s Women and Philanthropy. Currently, she serves on the TLCPL Legacy Foundation Board and as a member Yolanda’s Hungarian heritage and her of the Ohioana Library Association Board of Trustees (as the Awards Process charitable work Chair, Fiction Category Chair, and a Fiction Screener/Judge). When speaking of the Ohioana Library Association, located inside the Columbus State Library, Yolanda never shies away from talking about her ethnic heritage. In fact, she Yolanda gets very excited and enthusiastically talks about this organization, still keeps the tradition of making Hungarian food at Christmas and throughout which aims to collect, preserve and celebrate the works of Ohio’s authors, the year for her three children, their spouses and four grandchildren. She has artists and musicians. Its holdings include more than 45,000 books by or about (continued on page 14)

1 2 3 John and Yolanda Always outgoing, Yolanda’s love for her Szuch at their home Yolanda Szuch Hungarian heritage on the Maumee River (Danyi) was crowned led her to collect in Perrysburg. Homecoming Queen countless stories by her 1967 class at for what became Clay High School. The History of St. Stephen’s Church.

September 2018 | 13 UT’s William & Carol Koester Alumni Pavilion PAYING IT Forward

Ohioans, 10,000 pieces of sheet music; biographical files on notable Ohioans; co-founded his own personal papers of Ohio authors and artists; and numerous scrapbooks created banking enterprise by Ohio civic and cultural organizations. The collection does not circulate but is — Capital Bank — available for in-library use. with Robert Sullivan, his associate from First bestowed in 1942, the Ohioana Book Awards are the second oldest, and TrustCorp. A total of among the most prestigious, state literary prizes in the nation. Every year, these 262 initial shareholders Awards honor outstanding achievement by Ohio authors in Fiction, Poetry, invested more than Juvenile Literature, Middle Grade/Young Adult Literature, and Nonfiction. The $13.6 million for the sixth category, About Ohio/Ohioans, may also include books by non-Ohio authors. opening of Capital The 77th annual awards reception and ceremony will be held on Thursday, Bank. Over the next October 18, in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. Tickets for event, which includes a decade, the bank’s pre-awards reception, will go on sale in September. Yolanda encourages readers asset size grew to in our region of Ohio to participate next spring in the annual Readers’ Choice $1.1 billion with 135 Book Award online poll, and she encourages young writers (Ohio writers age employees. At that 30 or younger, who have not yet published a book) to participate in the Ohioana time, it was one of the ten largest single location banks in the United States. Walter Rumsey Marvin Grant. In March 2001, the merger of Capital Bank into Fifth Third Bank was completed John’s Banking Success for $262 million. Original Capital Bank investors received a 10 to 1 return in 11 years. After the merger, John and Bob Sullivan volunteered to step down as John’s father was a longshoreman at the C&O coal docks in East Toledo. His senior executives. Somewhat to their surprise, Fifth Third Bank offered Bob the mother would take him and his brother to downtown Toledo for shopping. He presidency and John the chairman positions. John remained as the chairman of saw men walking around in suits and was very impressed by this. He was told Fifth Third Bank for the next 12 years. In 2012, he joined Signature Bank, N.A. that they were BUSINESSMEN. Based on their demeanor and stature, he later a $380-million-dollar community bank headquartered on Sylvania Avenue, as decided to enroll in The University of Toledo College of Business and chose an executive officer. finance as his major. John has no near-term plans to retire from his business passion—the banking John had already showed his leadership at UT when he was a member of the industry—and he continues to provide expertise and in-depth knowledge Student Senate, Phi Kappa Psi rush chairman and the Finance Club president. He to grow Signature’s loan portfolio. For him, this is another way to help build actually started the Finance Club when he was being advised by Dr. Doug Austin, the local communities. There are several people to whom John expresses his who became his long-term academic and business mentor. Through Dr. Austin’s gratitude for helping him with Capital Bank and along the way throughout his instruction during his senior year, he was offered a 20-hour-a-week position with career. Among them, but not limited to, are Dr. Doug Austin, John Savage, the Toledo Trust Company (later Society Bank and Trustcorp; now KeyBank) while George Isaac, Harold McMaster, Norm Nitschke, Dick LaValley, Noel Romanoff, completing his degree. Upon graduation, he worked at Ford in Dearborn while Ron Langenderfer, Jim Appold, Jim Sayre, Geoff Lyden, Yale Feniger, and attending evening MBA classes at the University of Michigan. John was on a Harley Kripke. vacation break in Toledo when he was given an opportunity to meet with Ted Hahn from Toledo Trust. That conversation brought John back to Toledo, where he worked full time at the bank for the next 15 years. He also transferred back to John’s Charitable Work UT to complete their MBA program. John’s dedication to local communities and charities are countless. He, along with Yolanda, is no stranger to the philanthropy community. We only have room Working his way up the career ladder, John was named vice president and senior to mention a few here; however, the couple was honored in November 2003 as loan officer at the age of 29 and at the end of his career with Toledo Trust, he “Outstanding Volunteer Fund Raisers” for Northwest Ohio Chapter’s National was senior vice president. In 1989, when John was 39, he left TrustCorp and Philanthropy Day program at SeaGate Convention Center.

4 John’s award for being named an Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year.“

14 | September 2018 John was formerly finance chairman of The University of Toledo Board of Trustees and chairman of the University of Toledo Foundation. He currently serves on its Committee For Trustees. He is a trustee and chairman of the Toledo Lucas County Port Authority and a trustee and Finance Committee member of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and former chairman of the Toledo Symphony Annual Fund. He is a trustee and chairman of the Toledo Museum of Art Finance Committee, a trustee of the Toledo Northwestern NYE @ THE CLUB Ohio Food Bank, a trustee and finance chairman of St. Ursula Academy, and a trustee of the Toledo Metro Parks Foundation. He is a former WHITE chairman of the St. John Jesuit High School Board and presently serves on the school’s Foundation Board. THE

John was 4 an Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” in 1996 and received the University of Toledo Pacemaker Award in 2005. BLACK For both John and Yolanda, giving back to the community is part of their life. Their average contribution to various charities over the years has WHITE been 20 per cent of their annual income. They also credit their educational GALA achievements and life successes to their parents’ work ethics, their kindness and their abundance of love and support for them. 5 They sponsored a column in honor of their parents at The University of Toledo’s William & Carol Koester Alumni Pavilion and an exhibit at the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo. In appreciation of their 12.31.18 education and desire to help others, John and Yolanda have established a scholarship fund at UT for East Toledo and Oregon residents. They also have established programs at St. John’s High School, St. Ursula Academy and Lourdes College.

Presently, they are members of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Antiquarian Society, Ohioana Library Association, the Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, the Toledo Zoological Society, Metroparks of the Toledo Area, the Black Swamp Conservancy, the Great Lakes Historical Society, The University of Toledo Alumni Association, WGTE and WBGU. The couple is proud of their heritage and belong to the Hungarian Club of Toledo. John and Yolanda are season ticket holders for University of Toledo Advertising rates: basketball and University of Michigan football. They have season tickets to the Toledo Symphony Classic Series and regularly attend the Monthly Rates: Full Year Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario. They joined The Toledo Club in Full page – $1,000 May 1980. They also are members of Belmont Country Club, Carranor Hunt 1/2 page – $500 and Polo Club, and Catawba Island Club. 1/4 page – $250

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5 Monthly Rates: Less than 6 Months This plaque hangs Full page – $1,400 1/2 page – $800 on the column that 1/4 page – $400 John and Yolanda sponsored inside the For complete ad specs and further information, contact William & Carol Koester Dawn Miller: 419-254-2980. [email protected]. Alumni Pavilion on the UT campus.

September 2018 | 15 Did You Know? by Cindy Niggemyer

NAZARETH HALL: A Tale of Love and Renewal

Lucky Toledo Club members! This year we spent our August “First Tuesday” $200,000 to bring power, water, sewer and other utilities online. There at Nazareth Hall. Good food and fabulous surroundings are a hallmark of were 150 frozen radiators, the roof had an eight-foot hole, along with this historic building. Oops, she looks great, but “lift up her petticoats,” hundreds of broken windows and doors that needed replacing. The wells and you will find quite a story. Historic buildings cost many hours of time were contaminated with sulphur that had destroyed the galvanized pipes and numerous dollars of reconstruction. Here is an account of love by care- and sewers. God intervened with the water issue by bringing in city keepers and owner, renovation and renewal. Who doesn’t love that great water the next year. Oh, did I also mention the two 10,000-gallon fuel American story? oil tanks that were leaking? In addition, there was a rumor that a grotto was on the grounds. It took over 200 garbage truckloads and six months Let’s go back to 1927. The Ursuline Nuns were able to build this venue into of burning overbrush to finally find the entrance bridge. This exact copy an all-Catholic school for boys. The classically designed building was built of the Lourdes Grotto is one of only seven in the world! It is just as much of brick and the grotto of coral from the Aegean Sea, and it morphed into a of a symbol of resurrection as the main building. Destroyed in 1941 by military school for boys until 1982. OK, men — who was not threatened to a tornado, it was reconstructed for a family in Tiffin to memorialize their be sent to boarding school where the nuns would spread their discipline far deceased son. and wide? Not talking? Not surprised. Meanwhile — and there are some husbands reading this account who Everything changes and the Catholic boarding school was one of those will understand — Bob did not tell his wife for six months about his new ingrained institutions that changed very fast in the late 1980s. By 1990, the “small” project. Well, why bother her with details? sad buildings and grounds were being looked at by developers who wanted to tear the buildings down and develop the land. Don’t you know that there Today Bob’s son, Robert Bettinger II, is the owner/manager, and he has is always a “savior” to our stories? Of course, there was. Bob Bettinger had the same love and admiration for this great historical building. The a health scare, was retired, bored, and the Ursuline Nuns were determined nuns were given a commitment that the building and grounds would be to save their buildings. As the nuns would say, it was a “meeting made in restored. That commitment has been fulfilled. Thank you to all who look heaven.” Well, why not. Look at our subjects that saved the day. upon historical sites and understand that they are our heritage. Without our history and legacy, we have no way to understand our past or gauge As Bob tells his story, in 1990 he was going to Grand Rapids for brunch and our future. happened to see the for-sale sign. He had been threatened by his parents with Catholic boarding school, so a for-sale sign on a Catholic boarding school seemed very interesting. There were no utilities and the building had to be seen by flashlight. Five floors and 90,000 square feet were in disrepair. Four feet of water had been deposited in the basement. Who could see a problem in that? Not Bob. He made an offer of $35,000 and a commitment to fully restore the building and grounds. The low price reflected the nun’s first priority, restoration. It took over

In its earlier life, Nazareth Hall was an all-Catholic school for boys, which then became a boys’ military school until 1982.

16 | September 2018 FIRST TUESDAY AT NAZARETH HALL | AUGUST 7, 2018 | P hotos by JOHN KUSER

September 2018 | 17 Dining& Events SEPTEMBER 2018

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• Turkey Buffet Explorers: Jazz Babysitting Trek the in the FDR: 9 AM–2 PM Silk Road Morgan Dining in the Dress Code Stiegler Proper business Tavern casual attire is required during TAVERN OPEN TAVERN OPEN TAVERN OPEN dining and beverage hours in FDR 30 CLOSED 1 CALL THE MANICURIST AVAILABLE the Main Dining Room IN THE BARBER SHOP

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Summer Hours (April–September) 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 Fitness & Wellness Center CLUB 419-254-2990 CLOSED Monday–Thursday 5 AM–9 PM Friday 5 AM–8 PM Saturday–Sunday 8 AM–7 PM 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Adult Swim Hours 5:30 AM Body Sculpt 5:30 AM CLUB LABOR DAY: Body Sculpt Monday–Friday 9 AM Runners 9 AM Runners CLOSED CLUB 5–9 AM CLOSED Spin Class Masters Spin Class 6 AM 6 AM 11:30 AM–2:30 PM Swim 4:30–6:30 PM Aqua Aerobics 5:15 PM Aqua Aerobics 8:30 AM 8:30 AM Saturday and Sunday Noon–2 PM

Family Swim Hours 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Monday–Friday BLOOD 5:30 AM Body Sculpt 5:30 AM 5:30 AM 9–11:30 AM PRESSURE Runners Runners 9 AM Runners SCREENINGS 2:30–4:30 PM Aqua Spin Class 7–8 AM Spin Class 6:30 PM–close 6 AM Body Sculpt 6 AM Saturday and Sunday Aerobics 9 AM 8:30 AM Aqua Aerobics Aqua Aerobics 8–11:55 AM 8:30 AM Masters Swim 8:30 AM 2 PM–close 5:15 PM • 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Squash Courts 419-254-2965 5:30 AM Body Sculpt 5:30 AM 5:30 AM Body Sculpt • Runners 9 AM Runners 9 AM Runners Spin Class Spin Class Barber Shop: 1st Floor Aqua 6 AM Masters 6 AM Bert Mills Aerobics Swim Jim Schimming 8:30 AM Aqua Aerobics 5:15 PM Aqua Aerobics 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 419-254-2979 Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 • Body Sculpt 5:30 AM Body Sculpt 5:30 AM Tailor Shop: 5th Floor 5:30 AM Runners Runners 9 AM Runners 9 AM Lawson Murrell Spin Class Spin Class 419-243-2200, ext. 2152 Aqua 6 AM Masters Swim 6 AM Mon./Wed./Fri. Aerobics 7:30 AM–1 PM 8:30 AM Aqua Aerobics 5:15 PM Aqua Aerobics 8:30 AM 8:30 AM or by appointment • Other Club Services 30 1 BLOOD Join the Fitness Team on Twitter Robert Bremer PRESSURE Licensed Massage Therapist SCREENINGS 419-966-7372 SEPTEMBER 13 Manicurist 7–8 AM www.twitter.com/charissamarconi 419-254-2979 MAIN LOBBY www.twitter.com/jseidel Thomas Derring Leather Specialist 419-254-2979

September 2018 | 19 by Dining Room BUZZ Karen Klein

Bring on the Karen Klein NEW! QUICK! If you peek at your calendar you will notice that September 4 is VERY soon and that will be First Tuesday, that fun dining experience for all members. Cocktails begin at 6 PM; appetizers are gratis, introductions abound, and dinner is around 7, after Chef divulges his secrets for the NEW NAME! evening’s menu choices. It is such a Member-Friendly Event and, oh, dessert is included! And remember: Party in the Parking Lot is Friday, September 7 lasagna which came from a ZIPZ dinner, and chicken piccata with capers, and the band is staying later for an even more fun time! Make your prosciutto lemon and a white wine sauce. Do not fret, steaks are still there reservations on the Club website. and nicely plated! There may be a few other items added, so stay tuned! Big News has marched in: No, there will not be a banner draped across the And yes, bar service and the small bites menu are still available entrance, but the name of the Main Dining Room has been changed in the FDR Cocktail Lounge to those who wish to hang out any weekday to the Founders Dining Room! And after so many decades! But it evening. Mmmmmm, nice! does make sense, as one must admit MAIN Dining Room sounds a bit droll, as in “we will title it that, as we cannot dream of anything better.” Food and Beverage Director Ed Mackiewicz has formulated a fantastic Perhaps the minutes of board meetings of old do not reveal any bickering. new wine list to be ordered by glass, by bottle, or for home consumption. Just maybe “Third Floor Really Large Dining Room” was considered, or Or one may purchase a temperature-controlled bin for bargain priced “Women Only Allowed Accompanied by a Male Member and Only for vintages “sold off” by Dinner” would have been thought apt. If, indeed, such dickering did distributors. occur, it is fortunate that the title of plain and ordinary Main Dining Room Also new — the size EW INES was chosen. N W ! of your wine pour is Now we are well into the 21st Century and it is time to stress some of now your choice: five the history of bygone days to evoke emotional ties to what quietly exists. or eight ounces. One The Founders Dining Room is really quite appropriate as it combines might wish to switch the purpose of the room with the history (portraits) hanging on the walls to a different variety of and these people’s connections to the civic and industrial evolution of the vino with their meal, Northwest Ohio. Not many city clubs have such a rich history, so members but need not feel the can puff out their chests and declare a part of that heritage and, just need for a pint! Or just a maybe, make notable contributions to Northwest Ohio as those folks did. “short” refill of five ounces seems just right! The glass carafes have been a lovely addition, as one can add at will and not alter the temperature. September not only brings a New Year for school-age attendees, but also So Salud! here at the Club! During the August shutdown, the elves were busy at work shining up all the corners, and the chef has shined up some new D INING N OTES NEW entrées for us to enjoy. And it does Did you kow that, in addition to the regular Tavern menu, three “Fine MENU seem as though Chef Sean has Dining” options are available there on Saturdays only? Casual attire is fine. consulted his Texas sojourn popular Enjoy the TV sports – or not! ITEMS! recipe file. Get out your sari and you won’t be sorry — for our ZIPZ dinner on Mmmm, does not a blackberry BBQ- September 10, we dine on foods from India! Brett Seymour’s neighbor sauce-topped salmon with sweet has offered recipes for lentil soup, naan bread, curried chicken, shrimp potato hash sound tempting? A veal with roasted cumin and garlic (mmm, is that aroma coming thru?), plus shank braised in coffee and ancho two vegetarians dishes; cabbage with green peas and turmeric (warm chili sauce (using the dried version of and yummy), and chick peas with potatoes in a tomato purée. Reservations a ripe poblano pepper), a pan-seared are polite. shrimp AND scallop duo, a vegetable

20 | September 2018 THE TOLEDO CLUB Book your room today! Spaces are filling up! JazzJazz in the FDR HOLIDAY PARTIES 4th Friday • 6–8:30 PM • Founders Dining Room

SEPTEMBER 28: Morgan Stiegler

ENJOY THE NEW SEASON: OCTOBER 26 - Ron Kischuk JANUARY 25 - Morgan Stiegler FEBRUARY 22 - Ron Kischuk MARCH 22 - Morgan Stiegler APRIL 26 - Ron Kischuk

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GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP The Great Books Discussion Group is an opportunity to discuss stimulating books with old friends and new. Books are chosen by consensus of the members, and each month a member leads the discussion. We publish the selections several months in 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. Beverly McBride 419-882-4843 [email protected]

Thursday, September 20 Noon

Book: Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson Moderator: Fred Harrington

“ No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting.” – Lady M. W. Montagu

September 2018 | 21

TWO SEPTEMBER EXPLORERS EVENTS

Relive Dr. Hussain’s trip, and enjoy a special Silk Road dinner menu. In April–May 2017, Toledo Club member Dr. Amjad Hussain was part of a nine-member Pakistani expedition to explorer the Silk Road in China. “To travel on the northern fringes of the Taklamakan desert and visit the storied cities of Xian, Urumqi and Kashgar was something I had always wanted to do,” he remarked. The Silk Road was a unique passageway on which commodities such as silk, spices and gunpowder— as well as religions, music and thearts— traveled Please make your reservations now to join us for this timely and fascinating talk by Amjad TOLEDO CLUB Hussain, a celebrated author and speaker. We will be serving a special Silk Road dinner menu featuring: > Khyber kebabs of tender beef grilled with fresh vegetables > Mint curry chicken with peas, onion and rice pilaf > Chinese vegetarian noodle bowl with julienned vegetables in a savory broth Dinner, including salad and dessert, is $39. Don’t miss E PLORERSby John Fedderke this opportunity to explore the world — call 419-243-2200 to make a reservation.

Trek the Silk Road in China with Amjad Hussain Wednesday, September 26 at 6 PM Amjad Hussain assuming a in the Belvedere Room Chinese persona in a market The expedition members

Join us for dinner before Alain Trudel’s debut, September 21 in the Peristyle. Be a part of Alain Trudel’s On Friday, September 21, the Toledo Symphony is kicking off the season and welcoming its new music director, Alain Trudel, with one of the most beloved and iconic compositions in Blockbuster Debut at the classical music: Beethoven’s Fifth Toledo Symphony Symphony. Added to this special Friday, September 21 at 6 PM music will be dancers from the Toledo Ballet performing Swan Lake Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony on the Peristyle stage. Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake As always, The Toledo Club wants to support major cultural events such featuring the Toledo Ballet as this and create ways to enhance our members’ experiences at them. Enjoy cocktails and a pre-concert talk starting at 6 PM, followed by New Toledo Symphony music director Alain Trudel dinner in the Founders Dining Room. (See the article on our new concept for the Club’s Main Dining Room on page 30.) JUST ADDED FOR OCTOBER! Club members can enjoy special pricing of just $29.60 for main floor concert tickets, Emmy-award-winning journalist Robert Rand, author of along with valet parking available at the Peristyle. For those who already have Symphony The Menendez Murders, will reveal the inside story of the tickets, please join us for the pre-concert talk. We have planned this event so you will have murders and the trial at an Explorers dinner on Wednesday, plenty of time to go from the Club to the Peristyle without any rush. October 17. Don't miss it! Let’s welcome Alain Trudel’s debut with a full house! Call the Club now for reservations.

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September 2018 | 23 BANQUETS & Catering Theresa Carroll, Catering Manager 419-254-2981 | [email protected]

Welcome back! Theresa Carroll Welcome back to the Club! We hosted two weddings here in August, working around the shutdown and a refresh of your beloved Club.

We are unveiling new catering menus and are excited to start the roll-out of themed menus for events. We hope you enjoy the menu for The Toledo Club Explorers event on September 26 as our first “themed menu” of the year. How could we resist, with The Silk Road as our inspiration?

There are whispers of the presentation room being resurrected on the second floor mezzanine, in Michael David’s former shop. We’ll keep you posted as that develops. We have made some marvelous contacts with the many photographers we have worked with this past year who have been kind enough to donate some of their work to be displayed. Be sure to stop in and see these lovely photos of your Club “in action” as Toledo’s most exquisite backdrop.

Best regards, Theresa and Devon

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July ZIPZ Dinner: Menu by Joann Phipps JULY 9, 2018

PHOTOS BY Andy Grier

24 | September 2018 A TOLEDO CLUB EVENT

Charlotte’s Ribs JULY 26, 2018

PHOTOS BY Jenna Knott

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September 2018 | 25 John A. Seidel Athletic Director and Squash Professional Squash NEWS 419-254-2962 | [email protected]

Welcome Back — and WOW Again! The Athletic Department opens up for the 2018–19 season with an additional new, exciting look, feel, John Seidel and vibe as we complete Phase II of our project — all thanks to the generous donations of Toledo Club members! Enough words cannot be said to thank you all for your donations to our formerly worn and dated department. Likewise, enough praise cannot be placed on those who spearheaded this renovation. Our renovation garnered the North American Association of Club Athletic Directors “NACAD Renovation of the Year” award!

Meanwhile, welcome back to a new women’s restroom, men’s locker room counter top and glass back wall on Court 2, as well as a much-needed walkway to access Court 1. We are excited to present the results of this hard Francis P. Manning – Toledo Club Golf work, planning and effort to you. Come on down to see your latest, new and improved Toledo Club athletic department! Outing Crowns New Champions! The 29th annual Toledo Club Golf Outing was held at Belmont Country 2018–19 Squash League Sign-Up Club on July 28 with 24 keen players all paired up into relatively ‘level The sign-up sheets for the 2018–19 Winter Squash League are now posted foursomes’ and dueling it out for the top prize. This year’s title came behind Court 4. Players of ALL levels, from complete novice to advanced, down to a scorecard playoff with two teams at 7 under par! The team are most welcome to join the league. This will be a banner season, with the of Steve Bogart, Dave Stark, Jim Walter and John Seidel edged out new Court 2 glass, and the Winter League is the keystone of the season, so the squad of Doug Andrews, Keith Burwell, and Chad Bolles in lieu don’t miss it! The first 64 players to sign up will be placed in the popular ‘Fall of the first tiebreaker: a better back nine holes! Special thanks to Kickoff Classic,’ a handicap event formerly known as the ‘First 64 Handicap Dave and Nona Snell for hosting the cookout following play at their Tournament.’ The commitment level is actually not too tough, with 114 days beautiful home. Likewise, thanks to Mike Goetz and Steve Bogart for to play your 11 matches or one match every 11 days! Your league dues of consisting of both the Golf Committee helping to level out the teams, $100 will cover all of the following: and the Grill Masters that cooked up all of the chow for everyone to • Top-quality league shirt. enjoy! Special kudos to the retiring Goetzie who also helped purchase all of the beer, got it iced down and then delivered to the Snell’s • Reduced cost at the 2018 Draft Night on Thursday, October 11. house. Many thanks! • Our excellent Squashworks match scheduling reservation system. • Awards for all of the following: Fall Kickoff Classic, team champions and finalists, tier champions and 100% Club tankards. • An excellent dinner at the always fun Finals Night in the Founders Dining Room, formerly the Main Dining Room.

Join us! A new team trophy will also be revealed at this year’s Draft Night; you want your name on that beauty for the ages to view! Squash Directory/Yearbook for 2018–19 Our Squashworks system is great for having all of the contact information necessary for our players. Even with the Squashworks system there is still something convenient about being able to pull out a hard-copy booklet to quickly look up phone numbers and e-mails without having to log in. The Directory/Yearbook also has the full calendar of events, past results and fun photos from last year! A half-page business card ad is only $50, and a full- page ad (8” x 5”) is $100. We can create an ad for you or utilize your own artwork. Please see John to place your ad with us!

26 | September 2018 Charissa Marconi, BS, WITS, Fitness & Aquatics Director 419-254-2990 [email protected] Fitness & Aquatics NEWS twitter.com/charissamarconi

Welcome back to the Club. We also welcome all new members with Athletic Department privileges to come to our Fitness Center. If Bryan Polce is the Club’s you would like to start using the department New Personal Trainer and and are unsure of where to go or what to do, Health Coach please call the Fitness Center for a tour. We Bryan is a fitness and healthcare will get you moving in no time at all. professional who will provide advice Charissa Marconi and help to create a plan of action to reach Birthday Parties in the Pool the health goals of our members. Health and fitness topics to discuss with Bryan Come celebrate your birthday with all your friends in the pool. I have had include energy balance, nutrition, weight anywhere from eight children all the way to 60 in the pool. No group too loss/gain or maintenance, exercise, big or too small for us, and the kids love the fun and the parents love that cardiovascular health, tobacco cessation, stress or depression, high/low it is no fuss. Just call Charissa to book your next party. blood pressure, diabetes, and management of minor aches and pains. Call, text or email Bryan to schedule a consultation: Toledo Club Triathlon Trainers (313) 919-0944 Some members of the Club took their usual indoor swim to the outdoors. [email protected] They joined Team Toledo and did the one mile loop around Olander Park (some swam two loops around). This is not always an easy feat; there are Visit the Fitness Center and try the new no lane lines, no bottom to put your feet down, no wall to push off, and Power Mill! no clear water. The swims are scheduled two or three times a week in the summer. If you are looking to try something new or have had a recent Here is one of the best ways to achieve cardiovascular goals while injury, the pool might be the answer. Please do not wait to call to inquire. still shaping your quads, hamstrings, and glutes! Like jogging, stair- With our swim coach, Melissa Shaner, and our beautiful pool, why not climbing torches mega calories and strengthens your thighs, butt, and start today? calves, but our new Power Mill goes even further, taking your legs and glutes through a full range of Bee Active Contest, September 4 – 30 motion, which is crucial for sculpting. For overall cardiovascular health the American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity at Basically a revolving least five days per week for a total of 150 minutes, or at least 25 minutes staircase that puts your body of vigorous aerobic activity at least three days per week for a total of 75 through that full range of minutes; or a combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic motion, your entire lower half activity. In addition to this, AHA recommends moderate-to-high-intensity is targeted. No need to add muscle-strengthening activity at least two days per week for additional squats to your workout after health benefits. a session on this machine! And as your legs are being Physical activity boosts mental wellness, improves physical wellness, sculpted, your heart rate is enhances immunity, decreases blood pressure, and prolongs optimal soaring at the same time... health. Without physical activity the body slowly loses its strength, and, it is low impact. stamina and the ability to function well. If you are a seasoned workout member or have not yet set foot in the Fitness Center but would like to Balance is probably not the start, join our Bee Active contest and aim for 30 minutes of something first thing that comes to mind every day. We want you to bee active and bee healthy! The chart is in the when you think of this machine, but in fact your balance is worked Fitness Center. on with each step. And which body part benefits most from balance work? THE CORE! Step up your balance factor and go hands-free or Quarry Swim try lateral training by walking sideways up the machine! This machine is no one trick pony! You can add resistance or increase the speed to Thank you to Bob and Karen Lucas who hosted the Masters swimmers instantly change your workout. Try doubling your mph for 30-second along with others for a swim in the quarry. After working up an appetite, bouts to get in an extra sweat interval challenge. the swimmers enjoyed appetizers and beverages on the patio. If you are looking to add swimming to your workout, please contact the Fitness The purchase of this machine was made possible due to the generous Center. It is a fun group of individuals with all different fitness backgrounds donations made toward the Athletic Fundraiser. and levels. Please join us! September 2018 | 27 John A. Seidel Athletic Director and Squash Professional MeetSquash Our NEWS Tenants419-254-2962 | [email protected] By Jim Jeffery

This month, we welcome Betsey Davis and her company, The Mudroom.

he Toledo Club now has available the ability for you T to have a Mudroom. A Mudroom? What is that? (Above) Betsey Davis; (Right) Some of Betsey’s products in her fifth-floor office of Mudroom.com is a lifestyle brand for those who love, use The Toledo Club. and respect the land. It is a causeway from the indoors to the outdoors and then back home again. It is where you hang your coat, drop your gear and store your treasures—a place Mudroom.com will sell high-quality and well-designed products where you reflect on your last adventure and plan your next one. such as Booker Baskets, as well as bicycle, fishing and picnic In a word, The Toledo Club’s Mudroom sells you the gear and baskets, wooden skis and snowshoes, wall hooks, benches, goods to get outside and enjoy what you want to do. coolers and thermoses. And for those who like to be pampered with outdoor showers: argon oil and Moroccan cotton towels. TC member Betsey Davis is the person who is bringing Mudroom.com to The Toledo Club. She and her staff will Basically, Mudroom.com will offer products not easily found enable the outdoor recreation lover to connect with people, in the ordinary marketplace. All products will be sourced designs, products, gear and real world advice to pursue their through fair trade practices and predominately through artisan outdoor passions. cooperatives. Who says The Toledo Club does not offer it all?

VIP BUS TRIP TO COMERICA PARK

On Saturday, August 11, a well-appointed VIP bus took some enthusiastic Club members up to Comerica Park for the Tigers-Twins game, with a stop beforehand at the Detroit Athletic Club for a tailgate party.

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September 2018 | 29 The vehicle that won World War II – The Jeep

In World War II, Toledo’s Willys-Overland Jeep was the most versatile automobile the military had ever experienced. The Jeep is credited with modernizing warfare, thus inspiring General Dwight D. Eisenhower to conclude that “America could not have won World War II without it.” Reporter Ernie Pyle summed up the Jeep’s ample functionality as, WELCOME TO “It did everything. It went everywhere. Was as faithful as a dog, as THE strong as a mule, as agile as a goat.” Built by the man who built The Toledo Club Founders John North Willys, president and founder of the Willys-Overland Company, was born in l873 in Canandaigua, New York. He saw in bicycles a profitable outlet for his ability as a salesman and, by age DINING ROOM 18, he had organized a bicycle sales company. by John Fedderke Gradually, he worked into the wholesale distribution of bicycles and in 1900, at age 25, did a business of $500,000 annually. He saw Where is the Founders Dining Room, you may wonder? It’s his first automobile on a visit to Cleveland and realized that the more a change of perspective than a change of place. But a automobile would have a profound effect on society. He conceived new way of looking at things adds interest and involvement, the idea of national distribution of motor cars. so here’s the story. In 1906, Willys formed the American Motor Car Sales Co. in Elmira, Last spring, Brian Kennedy was gracious enough to provide New York, and entered into a sales agreement with the Overland the Explorers group with a tour of the Club’s art collection. Automobile Company located in Indianapolis to build 500 cars. We ended in the Main Dining Room where Brian spoke As he became a better salesman and advocate of automobiles, about the life histories of the gentlemen whose portraits he encountered a problem: he could sell cars faster than the grace our walls. Indianapolis-based Overland factory could make them. As Brian spoke, history came alive as we realized how In 1907, he wired the company that he needed more cars to fill the these men shaped the history of the Club, the city and the orders he had already taken. This was a time of money panic and world. Several of their companies revolutionized industry the factory wired back that it would have a hard time filling the globally, one sat on the Supreme Court, one wrote nationally orders he had already booked, and he should accept no more orders. acclaimed newspaper articles, and one was an industrialist and war hero. Willys took the next train to Indianapolis and was told on Not only were they remarkable individuals, their stories a Sunday that the company were entwined with their love of The Toledo Club. was going into bankruptcy the As we sat at dinner, Brian remarked that there is so much following day, as the checks it had history in the dining room that we should re-imagine it as issued to the workmen would not the Founders Dining Room to celebrate the men who built be covered by funds in the bank on our city and our Club. Voila! Monday morning.

Consequently, each month, we will feature the story of one The company needed $350 to meet of our founders in the hope that members will find them payroll the next day. Willys was both inspirational and aspirational. Also, stay tuned for big staying at a local hotel and asked news on one portrait in particular that will be unveiled soon. the hotel management to cash his $350 check. The hotel did not have To celebrate this renewal, we will also be unveiling a new $350 cash, but he convinced them Founders Dining Room menu. to save all cash payments from room, bar and restaurant sales Let’s begin our story at the beginning, as they say, with receipts so he would be able to the man who quite literally made The Toledo Club building cash his check. possible —John North Willys. That $350 kept the company alive.

30 | SeptemberJuly/August 2018 2018 In January 1908, Willys became the president, treasurer, general manager and sales manager. He moved the company to Toledo and revolutionized production to make cars in numbers never before known. Within eight years, he was offered $80 What do you million for his share of the company. Some years later, he was asked what he considered the biggest want out of life? thing he had ever accomplished and he replied: “Making a million dollars in one year on a capital of $50,000.” His philosophy of life was “The older we grow, the more I When it comes to planning the life you envision, you need the right realize that the greatest blessing in life, outside of good health, insight, expertise and solutions to Forbes is work.“ help you achieve what matters most. Best-in-State In 1909, Willys acquired the Marion Motor Car Co. of Ohio, Wealth Advisor, That’s why Findley Wise Wealth 2018 and a few years later shifted operations to a production facility Management and Vista Financial Barron’s Top he bought from the bankrupt Pope Motor Car Co. in Toledo. Group are pleased to announce that 1,200 Financial we’ve combined our teams and our He changed the name of the company to the Willys-Overland Advisors, 2018 Motor Company in 1912. The following year, he acquired the resources to form Touchstone Wealth Partners. Because pursuing your Edwards Motor Co. of New York, which gave him a license to most important goals begins with manufacture the patented Knight “sleeve valve” engine. comprehensive financial planning— its’ the touchstone of our advice. For a brief time, Willys-Overland was the second largest automaker in the United States, behind Ford. In 1917, Willys built the seven-story headquarters building in Toledo. Before the end of the decade, one-third of Toledo’s workforce was employed either at Willys-Overland or one of its suppliers. The Jeep continues as one of the world’s iconic automobiles and remains as one of Toledo’s manufacturing titans. November 4, 1913 - Minutes from The Toledo Club Board At a special meeting it was unanimously decided to obtain the Touchstone Wealth Partners Fourteenth Street site. Plans were drawn and the bids were Envision. Plan. Achieve. then discovered to be beyond our means. Action was deferred until Mr. Willys returned from abroad. Mr. Willys agreed to take $100,000 worth of second UBS Financial Services Inc. mortgage bonds. The trustees then placed the 5757 Monroe Street Sylvania, OH 43560 contract for the new building. 419- 318-5500 – Direct Please pause to reflect on what John Willys and 855- 258-6295 – Toll-free ubs.com/touchstone the men looking down on us in the Founders Dining Room contributed to our Club, our city and our country. Who among our current members could join Barron’s Top 1200, criteria are based on assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work. Portfolio them in history? performance is not a criterion because most advisors do not have audited track records. Neither UBS Financial Services Inc. or its employees pay a fee in exchange for these You can join them for dinner and enjoy the new rankings. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Barron’s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones & Co. For more information on a particular rating, please visit Founders Dining Room menu. Everyone agrees that ubs.com/us/en/designation-disclosures. there is not a more stately and historic place to dine As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. in Toledo than the Founder’s Dining Room, so please offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and share in the tradition as we remember those who are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients dined there before us. understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information, visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. Carl White’s article from the May, 2011 issue of © UBS 2018. All rights reserved. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC. Topics was excerpted here.

September 2018 | 31 Have something you’d like to see in Member News? Contact: Shirley Levy SEPTEMBER Member News [email protected] | 419-536-9782

Toledo Club members offer heartfelt condolences to those who have suffered the loss of family and friends.

Thomas B. Geiger, Sr., former president of The Toledo Club (1982– John Fedderke 1985) passed away in hospice of Northwest Ohio on June 14. Until his death at age 86, he was CEO of Capital Tire, Inc., a Goodyear Tire Co. Toledo Club board founded by his father, Benjamin Geiger. member and Topics He started working part-time in the business while he was a student at writer John Central High. After graduation, that part-time job became his life work, Fedderke has lasting 68 years. During his tenure he oversaw growth from a single published an article in the June location to a three-state distribution organization servicing nearly 5000 2018 issue of American Consequences magazine, retail locations. He became president and owner of Capital Tire when his which is edited by fellow TC member P.J. O’Rourke. The issue features father semi-retired in 1962. “rustbelt” cities, so PJ asked John to write a letter from Toledo. In the process of writing the article, John got a chance to speak with community In his spare time, Tom enjoyed yachting on the Great Lakes and frequently leaders who are also Toledo Club members. “They were very helpful” he took his boat down the eastern seaboard to Fort Lauderdale. He joined said, “although it turns out that 2000 words doesn’t go all that far.” The The Toledo Club in December 1960. magazine can be read online for free, at AmericanConsequences.com. Tom was involved in many civic and charitable causes in northwest Ohio. He served on the St. Vincent’s Hospital board and the advisory board of Congratulations to Joe Monks and Russ Wozniak on their the Toledo Mud Hens and Walleye. He was also a Central Catholic High retirement. We wish you both only the best, and thank for your years of School benefactor. dedication to the Club. He is survived by his wife, Brenda, whom he married in November 1979; sons Thomas B. Geiger Jr. (Paulette), and Richard J. Geiger, son-in-law Block Communications Inc. has promoted TC member Kurt Franck, Robert Vandendriesche, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. to vice president of newspaper operations. His responsibilities include overseeing the company’s newspapers in Pittsburgh and Toledo. Earlier this year, Kurt was appointed President and General Manager of business Paul M. Kraus, a lawyer who specialized in estates and trusts, passed operations at The Blade. He began working for The Blade in 2000 as away in June. Born in Toledo in 1932 to Clement J. and Gertrude Kraus, managing editor and became executive he attended Central Catholic High School, where he was a member of the editor in 2009. Previously, he worked at the golf team, marching band and a Catholic Youth Organizations athlete. South Florida Sun Sentinel for 16 years and Paul earned degrees in accounting and law at the University of Notre with United Press International for six years. Dame and was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1957. He married Carol A native of Newark, Ohio, Kurt attended The Anderson in 1950 and together they raised eight children. He began Kiski School, a college preparatory school his legal career at Cubbon & Rice, and after four years, joined Marshall in Saltsburg, PA from 1973–74. He went Melhorn, Bloch & Belt (now Marshall & Melhorn, LLC), where he spent on to earn his BA in mass communications the rest of his career as Attorney of Council. at Bethany College in West Virginia. He A devout Catholic, Paul was a founding member of St. Joan of Arc was deputy managing editor of the Tribune Kurt Franck Parish. In the 1970s he was appointed by Bishop John Donovan as the Company for 21 years, from 1984–2004, Diocesan-wide chairman of the Diocesan Development Fund, predecessor and served on the board of Associated Press Media Editors from 2008– of the Annual Catholic Appeal. He also coached CYO sports teams. He 2014. He and his wife Lynn have been members of The Toledo Club since was a longtime member of the board at The Andersons, as well as the January 2010. Downtown Toledo Exchange Club. He was also actively involved in the Kurt will remain based in Toledo while also overseeing the Pittsburgh Notre Dame Club of Toledo, as a past president, director, Man of the Year, Press Gazette, Allan Block, chairman of Block Communications, said. and as a longtime chairman of its alumni schools committee. Paul was an accomplished squash player at The Toledo Club, where he Congratulations and many more happy anniversaries to Spencer and was a member for most of his adult life. He joined the Club in March Prudy Stone! Members of The Toledo Club since December 1962, the 1971. He also enjoyed fishing, working in his yard and grilling. couple recently celebrated their 50th year of marriage. Spencer is a former He is survived by his wife Carol, sons John, Joseph, Thomas, Philip and chairman of The Toledo Club art committee. Eric; daughters Gretchen Hartlage, Susan Dziubek, and Frances Larkin, their spouses, and 30 grandchildren.

32 | September 2018 IN MEMORIAM

David Rutledge Ryerson, DDS, a 48-year member of The Toledo Toledo Club honorary member Harold Roe passed away Club, passed away on June 21. The oldest son of Marvel and Russell on July 16. The youngest of four brothers, he was born in 1930 Peterson, Dave was a 1960 graduate of DeVilbiss High School, where to Harvey and Letha Roe of Trilby, Ohio and grew up in the Trilby he lettered in track. He proudly earned the Boy Scouts of America’s area. After graduating from Whitmer High School in 1948, he highest award of Eagle Scout. A lifelong participant in many sports, matriculated at the Ohio State University, where he earned his including hunting, fishing, scuba diving, and snowmobiling, he bachelor of arts in architecture, graduating cum laude in 1953. spent summers at his family cottage at Devil’s Lake and winters in Immediately after graduation, he was commissioned as an ensign in Tavernier, Florida. the US Navy, where he served four years; two years aboard the navy destroyer USS Coates, and two years as an associate professor of Dave graduated from Mount Union College with a BS in biology and naval science at Oregon State University. chemistry, and then earned a DDS from Case Western Dental School in Cleveland. Upon graduation, he entered the Navy and served in After his honorary discharge from the Navy, Harold established an Vietnam as a Navy dental officer, with the rank of Navy Commander, independent practice in architecture in Sylvania. In 1967, he was Blue and Gold officer. He continued to serve his country as a recruiter appointed art director of the nationally recognized architectural for the Naval Academy and as a Commander in the US Naval Reserve illustration firm of Howard Associates, Inc., a position he held for 27 years. until he retired in 1995. He was inspired to paint wildlife, birds in particular, in the early 1970s — he was on a hunting trip when Dave and his dental partner Todd Dunkle, DDS, maintained a dental hundreds of Canada geese suddenly appeared overhead. He started practice in Sylvania for 42 years, They also operated a satellite office painting the birds, selling his first work at the Sylvania Art Fair in Fayette, Ohio for almost 20 years. In addition to The Toledo Club, in 1973. he was a former member of Sylvania Rotary, former board member of D.O.V.V. Foundation, Devils Lake Yacht Club, Islamorada Moose He traveled around the world to photograph the wildlife he loved to Lodge, and maintained professional memberships in American Dental illustrate, becoming famous for his detailed and colorful renderings Association, Ohio Dental Association and the Toledo Dental Society. of waterfowl and winning numerous awards. A strong supporter of conservation efforts, he was an honorary national trustee of Ducks Left to cherish his memory are his wife Sharon, children Amy (Mikey) Unlimited, a waterfowl and wetlands conservation group that has Moser, Brent Ryerson, Craig Ryerson, Amy (Jason) and Scott Toth, five raised over $20 million by selling prints of Harold’s work. He is the grandchildren, brother Jim (Sally) Ryerson, grandmother Irene Ayers only four-time winner of both the Ohio Duck Stamp competition and and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his the Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp competition. Among numerous parents, and first wife MJ Ryerson. other honors, he was accepted for inclusion in the national Wildlife Art Show in Kansas City in 1990 and took Best in Show for 10 Gary A Walker, a former Toledo Club member, passed away on consecutive years. He was Duck Unlimited International Artist of June 1. Gary was the father of TC member Keith Walker, President of the Year in 1985 and 1998. In 1987, a nearly 125-acre waterfowl Walker Funeral Home. conservation project was named for him in Manitoba, Canada. The Kildare Wildlife area near Upper Sandusky includes the Harold Roe Born in Toledo to Eria and Alvin Walker, Gary was a 1961 graduate of Wetlands, an 800 acre tract of wetlands and warm season grasses Howe Military Academy. He attended The University of Toledo and restored by Ducks Unlimited and the Ohio Division of Wildlife. graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He joined his father at Walker Funeral Homes, serving as president of the company Harold married his childhood sweetheart Ramona Lee Anderson from 1983–1997. In 1967, he founded Walker Ambulance Company in 1952. She preceded him in death in 2016. He is survived by with the help of Gene Spradlin, and served as president until he sold it their daughter Rebecca, son-in-law S. Jeffrey Zaun, two step in 1996. granddaughters and 14 step great grandchildren

Gary was a long-time member of First Congregational Church and Editor’s note: Harold Roe was an honorary member of The Toledo was recently attending Epworth Methodist Church. He was a member Club since 2009. That year, The Toledo Club held a special game of the Ohio Funeral Director’s Association and the National Funeral dinner in his honor and unveiled a painting that he generously Directors’ Association, past president of the West Toledo Kiwanis donated to the Club. The artist also produced 96 signed giclée prints Club, past member of Sylvania Rotary and current member of the for sale at the Club. Giclée (pronounced gee-clay) is a process of Rotary Club of Toledo. He was an active Mason and member of the making fine art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. Zenobia Shrine for many years, and a past member of Toledo Yacht The image has all the tonalities and hues of the original painting. Club, Devil’s Lake Yacht Club and Sylvania Country Club. The Toledo Club has a few of his signed paintings (unframed) Gary is survived by his wife Marilyn, son Keith Walker (Katy), daughter available for purchase: Wood Duck, Loon, Mallards in Flight, Dogs Kristen Crandall (Matt) and six grandchildren. 1st Crossing, and 3 Dogs on Scent. To reserve a print, call executive assistant Dawn Miller, 419-254-2980.

September 2018 | 33 TOLEDO CLUB Committees Family Marketing Topics Chairman Chairman Chairman SEPTEMBER Nick Stack Fred Harrington David Cameron MEETING SCHEDULE

Social/Entertainment Committee (First Tuesday) September 4 • 5:30 PM Chelsea Room 419-321-1392 Business 419-385-2322 Home 419-536-5272 Business 419-215-1628 Cell [email protected] 419-266-4742 Cell Food/Beverage Committee [email protected] John Fedderke [email protected] (First Thursday) September 6 • Noon Laura Berling Tom Klein John Fedderke Chelsea Room Katherine Bolles Shirley Levy Fred Harrington Jared Lefevre Cindy Niggemyer Stephanie Wang Jaros House Committee Ian Malhoit Andy Ranazzi Jim Jeffery Alanna Paully Rick Rudnicki Mark Keesey (Second Tuesday) September 11 • Noon Renee Stack Karen Klein Chelsea Room Shirley Levy Dawn Miller Squash Committee Athletic House Cindy Niggemyer (Second Tuesday) September 11 • 7:30 AM Chairman Kristi Polus Chairman Paul Sullivan Georgian Room Todd Berman Bruce Yunker Athletic Committee (Second Wednesday) September 12 • 11:30 AM Social/ Conservatory Room Entertainment Chairman Membership Committee elley Walinski Mike Mori (Third Tuesday) September 18 • Noon 419.266.2733 Board Room 419-885-8815 Business [email protected] [email protected] Sports Grill & Tavern Committee Patrick Andrews Jim Burnor, Jr. John Fedderke (Third Thursday) September 20 • 5:30 PM Rich Effler Jay Secor Sports Grill & Tavern Robert Finkel Kim Seidel Mike Goetz Brett Seymour Will Lewis Family Committee Ellen Wise 419-902-8230 Cell Kathy Mikolajczak Patrick Wise (Third Thursday) September 20 • 6 PM Melissa Shaner [email protected] Sports Grill & Tavern Laura Baird Barbara Bettinger Eileen Eddy Finance Committee Finance (Fourth Monday) September 24 • 4 PM Sports Grill Beth Hill & Tavern Chairman Joy Hyman Board Room Doug Kearns Shelli Jacobs Co-Chairmen Kathy Jones Board Meeting Alana Hatcher Bonnie Milano (Fourth Tuesday) September 25 • 4 PM Cindy Niggemyer Board Room Roger Parker JoAnn Phibbs Christian Piazza Marketing Committee Dave Quinn (Last Tuesday) September 25 • 11:30 AM Nona Snell Georgian Room Marlene Uhler 419-842-7848 Business [email protected] Topics Committee 419-206-9341 (Last Tuesday) September 25 • 12:30 PM [email protected] Larry Boyer Neil Garrison Chelsea Room John Skeldon Kyle Wilson John MacKay Mark Ralston Mark Ridenour Dirk Van Heyst Greg Wagoner

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567-803-4438 Business 419.536.8454 Business 419-241-5000 Member! 419-787-7382 Cell 419.343.9944 Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Doug Adams-Arman Tom Baird Laura Berling Laura Baird John Fedderke Steve Bogart Jackie Barnes If you are interested Greg Fess Jim Burnor Breanna Caldwell Robert Finkel Kevin Carmony Riaz Chaudhary in serving on a Club committee, Becky Fuhrman Mike Goetz Josh Didian Rich Hebein Jeffrey Levesque Tim Effler please contact Dawn Miller Karen Klein John Skeldon George Eistetter Jeff Lonsbrough Drew Snell Matthew Harper at 419-254-2980. John MacKay Craig Witherell Erica Jennewine Bruce Schoenberger Christian Piazza Betty Sherman Matt Rubin Linda Varga William Wolff

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