TAKE IT from the TOP Catching up with Toledo Symphony President and CEO Zak Vassar SEE PAGE 6

FEBRUARY 2018 VOLUME 9 • ISSUE NO. 2

TAKE IT FROM the TOP Catching up with Toledo Symphony President and CEO Zak Vassar SEE PAGE 6

TOLEDO CLUB OFFICERS PRESIDENT Brett Seymour MANAGER’S message VICE PRESIDENT Greg Wagoner TREASURER Roger Parker, General Manager Doug Kearns 419-254-2988 • [email protected] SECRETARY Kathy Mikolajczak TOLEDO CLUB STAFF ADMINISTRATION Roger Parker, General Manager 419-254-2988 [email protected] Dawn Miller, Executive Assistant 419-254-2980 [email protected] Plan a Perfect Event FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE Ed Mackiewicz, Food and Beverage Director at The Toledo Club [email protected] Theresa Carroll, Catering Manager 419-254-2981 [email protected] When it comes to hosting an event downtown, The Toledo Club has the Devon Layman, Assistant Catering Manager 419-254-2993 [email protected] space and team to help you impress. Sean Moran, Executive Chef 419-243-2200 ext. 2964 [email protected] Our new Executive Chef Sean Moran and the dedicated catering team Charlotte Hall Concierge and Member Relations Manager of Theresa and Devon will make your next event memorable. Our FACILITY 100,000-square-foot facility offers several selections of rooms, large and Mark Hoffman, Facilities Manager small, that can accommodate your next meeting, luncheon, cocktail 419-243-2200 party, dinner or special occasion. The turn-of-the-century building MEMBERSHIP Russ Wozniak, Membership Director with its 1915-designed rooms has an old-world craftsmanship that is 419-254-2997 [email protected] not duplicated at any facility in town. Our award-winning service staff ACCOUNTING consistently rates in the 90th percentile as excellent by our membership Joe Monks, Finance Director 419-254-2970 [email protected] and their guests. Dawn Miller, Accounting Analyst 419.254.2980 [email protected] Our catering staff members will work with you on designing menus ATHLETIC using the chef’s suggestions, or we can also custom design a menu that John Seidel, Director/Squash Pro will please the most discerning guest. 419-254-2962 [email protected] Charissa Marconi, Fitness and Aquatics Director The Club can also offer a wide range of recommendations when it comes 419-254-2990 [email protected] SECURITY to affiliated services, such as specialized linens, chairs and table settings, David Rainey, Operations Manager as well as make recommendations on musicians, photographers and 419-254-2967 florists. For the meeting’s event segment, our team can put you in touch TOPICS EDITORIAL STAFF with the Club’s in-house audio-visual services, which can provide you a Chairman: David Cameron selection of the newest tech equipment available. 419-536-5272 [email protected] Editor in Chief: Shirley Levy So think of The Toledo Club the next time you want to plan the 419-536-9782 [email protected] perfect event. Layout/Art Direction: Tandem Creative 419-304-0154 [email protected] And please know that our event calendar fills up fast, so to ensure Contributing Writers: Karen Klein, Cindy Niggemyer, John Fedderke, Jim Jeffery, Stephanie Wang Jaros, availability, contact the catering team as soon as possible. and Alana Hatcher Contributing Photographers: Andy Grier 419-872-2410 [email protected] Kyle Talkington 419-882-5548 [email protected] Printing/Mailing: Millstream-Kennedy Inc. Findlay, Ohio Topics Advertising: Roger Parker, General Manager Dawn Miller – 419-254-2980 [email protected]

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ON THE COVER: Toledo Club member and Toledo The views expressed in The Toledo Club Topics are not necessarily those of The Toledo Club board Symphony President and CEO Zak Vassar at a rehearsal in the Peristyle. Composite photos by Kyle Talkington. 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.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

FEBRUARY CLUB events

FEBRUARY 1 Wild Game Dinner (see page 35) FEBRUARY 17 Babysitting available: 9 AM–2 PM FEBRUARY 2 Prime Rib Dinner/ FEBRUARY 19 Club Closed (Presidents Day) Luke Rosen at the Piano FEBRUARY 22 World O’ Whiskey Dinner (see page 22) FEBRUARY 3 Babysitting available: 9 AM–2 PM FEBRUARY 23 Jazz in the MDR (see page 25) FEBRUARY 5 Turkey Buffet FEBRUARY 24 Babysitting available: 9 AM–2 PM FEBRUARY 6 First Tuesday FEBRUARY 27 Squash Draw Night FEBRUARY 9 Ben DeLong on the Piano FEBRUARY 10 Babysitting available: 9 AM–2 PM FEBRUARY 12 ZIPZ Dinner (see page 25) UPCOMING events FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner (see page 16) FEBRUARY 15 Third Thursday — MARCH 3 Spring Fling Babysitting available (see page 35) MARCH 10 The Great Wizards’ Feast (see page 33) FEBRUARY 16 Jim Gottron on the Piano MARCH 24 Pub Crawl (see back cover)

FEBRUARY events AROUND THE CITY Huntington Center Toledo Museum of Art Seven Deadly Sins at Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Disney on Ice: Dream Big Great Performances in the Great February 23 and 24 February 1–4 Gallery: BGSU Faculty Chamber Little Big Town "The Breakers Tour" Music Recital Toledo Zoo February 11 with Kacey Musgraves and Midland Wine Tasting/Dinner February 17 Great Performances in the Great February 10 Gallery: Black History Month Celebration National Museum of the African Americans in Times of War Once Upon a Vine Great Lakes February 18 February 23 Movie Club - Heroes on Deck: Fired Up: Contemporary Glass by Valentine Theatre World War II on Lake Michigan Women Artists February 24 continuing in February through March 16 St. Ursula Academy Musical February 2 and 3 Gallery 18 - Glorious Splendor: Stranahan Theater Silver Screen Classics: Treasures of Early Christian Art Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Mr. Smith Goes to Washington continuing ithrough February February 6-11 February 9 Symphony Pop Series: Toledo Symphony Orchestra Silver Screen Classics: Storm Large & the Crazy Arc of Love The Planets Gone With the Wind February 17 at Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle February 16 Daniel O'Donnell February 2 and 3 A Chorus Line February 22 Concerto Nos. 7 and 23 February 18 at Lourdes University Toledo School for the Arts — February 10 Alternative Wilde Showcase of Young Talent February 21 at the Valentine Theatre February 11 February 2018 | 3 FEBRUARY anniversaries MEMBERS’ comments 20 years ”EXCELLENT” Kay Murray February 1 / 98 20 years 135 COMMENTS RECEIVED: MEMBER 25+ years COMMENT CARDS RECEIVED % DECEMBER 1–31 91 Phyllis Ide February 1 / 55 63 years

Bruce V. Seeger February 1 / 73 45 years

Robert M. Anspach February 1 / 74 44 years Members of The Toledo Club: A special Stephen D. Taylor February 1 / 74 44 years Chef Sean came out thank you for having us at your most to greet us. The food beautiful "Christmas Party" on Saturday, Richard R. Faist February 1 / 76 42 years December 16, 2017. It was our pleasure was INCREDIBLE. and most enjoyable. Everyone was most Thomas B. Geiger, Jr. February 1 / 77 41 years We live in New York, beautiful and very friendly. With much the food here is appreciation—sincerely with thanks, Stephen B. Shawaker February 1 / 77 41 years 10 times better than Robert A. Kelleher February 1 / 79 39 years our Cornell Club in Manhattan. We Paul & Joan Robert L. Maxwell February 1 / 79 39 years are thrilled to be members here! George C. Ward February 1 / 79 39 years Linda's excellent

Edward F. Weber February 1 / 83 35 years service goes Henry perfectly with an David G. Huey February 1 / 89 29 years excellent meal. Donald F. Leary February 1 / 89 29 years Everything was wonderful. The club looks Kelly was attentive and friendly. beautiful and Mark W. Ralston February 1 / 90 28 years The food was delicious. The decorations are beautiful. really adds to Marsha A. Manahan February 1 / 92 26 years Overall, a wonderful brunch. the experience of our guests at Melissa the holidays.

FOOD and BEVERAGE Very well-appointed, Richard exceptional service, wonderful food and reminder Great service, wonderful, presentation of food, warm atmosphere and a Food and beverage minimums can be reached with food entire experience reminds dinner that was over the top and beverages purchased anywhere in the Club, including takeout delicious. The Toledo Club— us all of Grand Hotel orders and wine orders. The amount is calculated by $ spent before it doesn't get any better. tax (or service charge on banquets). To see a tally of purchases Mackinac Island main that count toward your minimum, log into your online account at dining room. Kudos! toledoclub.org, and click on “Member Statements.” Guest

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PRESIDENT’S message WHAT’S Brett Seymour, President INSIDE... 419-467-3302 • [email protected] 6 12

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With the holidays behind us and spring still a ways off, come join us at the Club to keep warm during the remainder of the Midwest Winter! Congratulations to all the winners of the Toledo City Squash Titles. The City tournament was held here at the Club January 26-27, 2018. What a great event 3 Upcoming Events Listings again this year. Thanks goes out to Pro John Seidel and the Squash Committee for the planning and execution of the event. 20 February Dining Calendar Also in the fitness area, local Triathletes completed their Indoor Triathlon on February Athletics Calendar January 20. Congratulations to all the winners. Thanks goes out to Fitness and 21 Aquatics Director, Charissa Marconi and member Melissa Shaner for all their hard work planning this event. FEATURES We have great events scheduled this month in the dining room, such as the Wild Game Dinner, First Tuesday, Valentine’s Day and World O’ Whiskey among 6 When Business Meets Art: others. All these should offer you not only warm food but more importantly, a Catching Up with the Symphony’s warm welcome with fellow members, family and friends. Zak Vassar

If you’re looking for a little more casual dining, join us in the Tavern Thursdays 12 Remembering Sunday Nights through Saturdays. Special events in the Tavern include Third Thursday!! “The with Disney Tavern Crew” is doing a great job with new and exciting events. Please join them if you haven’t in the past. You will undoubtedly have a great time! 37 Employee Holiday Fund Donors List A year ago this month, then President Swiggum announced the launch of new technology for us here at the Club. His article detailed the new smartphone app available to all members. I hope most of you have downloaded it on your phone COLUMNS or tablet. It’s a great asset for members, so please take advantage of it. The app can be found in the app store by searching The Toledo Club. 14 Did You Know? See you at the Club soon! 24 Dining Room Buzz 27 Cuisine at the Club God Bless, 28 New Members 29 Sports Grill & Tavern Brett J. Seymour, President 30 Squash News 31 Aquatics and Fitness News 32 Banquet & Catering 34 Member News THE TOLEDO CLUB MISSION The mission of The Toledo Club, since 1889, is to enrich the lives of its members by providing 38 Committees and Board Members a luxurious private club experience in a financially responsible manner with extraordinary social and recreational activities that foster friendship, fellowship and pride among members.

February 2018 | 5 WHEN BUSINESS MEETSART BY STEPHANIE JAROS

Toledo Club member Zak Vassar brings a particular set of skills to his role as President and CEO of The Toledo Symphony.

Photo by Kyle Talkington 6 | February 2018 When Kathy Carroll handed Zak Vassar the baton to be Toledo-based Communica, Inc., where he was a senior Wthe president and CEO of the Toledo Symphony in July vice president, in charge of research and analytics. 2016, he was thrilled about the opportunity. Ever since he was very young and throughout his life, he has fostered a Zak consulted for many Fortune 500 companies, but love of classical music and deep respect for the musicians still kept his hands and heart in the arts world. Both who perform it. He is determined to make the most of the Detroit Symphony and TSO were clients of his. By his opportunity and continue the TSO’s traditions while developing techniques for audience development, donor embracing new strategies to attract audiences and donors. cultivation and programing, Zak familiarized himself with orchestral operations. In retrospect, it all makes Zak has always dreamed of working at a symphony. When sense that consulting was the perfect preparation for this he was 10 years old, he attended his first TSO concert, future leader of the TSO. featuring excerpts from Prokofiev’s beautiful ballet, Romeo and Juliet. Since then he has enjoyed hundreds of classical “Engaging people to appreciate art and music is concerts and symphonies—from San Francisco to Berlin— ultimately a marketing challenge,” Zak explained. that instilled many happy memories. “We might see a wonderful performance, but we can’t take anything tangible with us as we leave the concert At first, he thought if he learned to play piano he could hall. It’s a very rich and multi-sensory experience, one day be a musician. “But I could never play the piano and we need to communicate the many benefits of as well as I heard it in my mind,” Zak recalled. So the attending these performances—be it music appreciation, administrative side of the business became his pursuit. heightened emotions, or an escape from the day-to-day. Zak attended Boston College, where he earned a bachelor’s It’s a fascinating but beautiful challenge!” degree in marketing and a minor in music history. As a student, he interned with the TSO and was encouraged by His approach is somewhat unusual, as many arts Mitch Owens, then the symphony’s marketing director, organizations are not run with a corporate mindset. As to pursue a career in arts marketing. Zak credits his Zak likes to say, “The arts are known for being creative, summer internship at the TSO for inspiring his thesis, but not necessarily innovative.” Zak and his team are “Keeping the Music Playing: Marketing Classical Music focused on projects that create rich concert experiences, in the 21st Century.” communicate expectations to audiences, and reward the listener with adverturesome programming. “At the end Pondering his future, Zak thought that Boston’s many arts of the day, we run the TSO like a business —but not at organizations might provide career opportunities. The the expense of the art. We all recognize the great, artistic recession of 2001, however, meant few jobs were available. tradition that we uphold. But we conduct ourselves The realities struck Zak, prompting him to consider jobs strategically, efficiently and responsibly.” in the for-profit sector. He worked for several consulting firms, including Marketing and Planning Systems (MaPS), Observant, and Fulcrum Research Group, all based in Boston. Returning to Toledo in 2008, he continued to telecommute to Boston. He ultimately took a job with

Photo courtesy of the Toledo Symphony February 2018 | 7 Zak appointed acclaimed Canadian conductor Alain Trudel [above] as the TSO’s new Music Director. During his first 18 months on the job, Zak has hired Maestro Trudel will begin his Dseveral senior staffers, initiated a bold branding campaign, three-year contract in September. launched a new website, invested in an aggressive social media presence, inaugurated a summer music series at “Alain doesn’t try to educate the audience; Promenade Park that attracted over 24,000 fans, installed the popular TSO in HD screens at all Peristyle performances, instead, he inspires them.” began a new partnership with Maumee Bay Brewing Co., launched a weekly radio program and podcast called Toledo SymphonyLab,™ and commissioned new works from top composers.

In addition to these achievements, Zak appointed acclaimed Canadian conductor Alain Trudel as the TSO’s new music director. Maestro Trudel will begin his three-year contract in September, which also coincides with the start of the TSO’s 75th Anniversary season. Zak could not conceal his admiration for the Montreal native: “Alain doesn’t try to educate the audience; instead, he inspires them.” Alain is delighted to join the TSO and promises to be dedicated to this community. Currently he has a search underway for the perfect place to settle down and make Toledo his home. Zak joked, “Wouldn’t it be fun to run into our conductor in the milk aisle at the grocery store?”

Zak is deservedly proud of the TSO’s recent accomplishments. The orchestra has sold out 12 events in the last 12 months, achieved its best attendance in years, increased revenues and contributions, and expanded community collaborations. When asked about his happiest achievement, Zak grins. “It has to be the Renée Fleming gala we presented last June. I am such a huge fan of her singing, so it was very special to host

Photos at left and above courtesy of the Toledo Symphony.

8 | February 2018 “ I’m proud that we’ve really been Toledo’s symphony for all these decades. We’ve brought music to so many corners of our community.”

her here in Toledo. She sang the “Four Last Songs” by Strauss, which was a goosebump moment for me. She was also just a fabulous individual—very real and personable.”

Zak is excited for the orchestra to announce details of its 75th Anniversary season this month. “Our diamond anniversary will provide us with special opportunities to look back on what we’ve achieved. In speaking with longtime audience members and looking through our archives, I’m proud that we’ve really been Toledo’s symphony for all these decades. We’ve brought music to so many corners of our community. We’re not just our performances at the Peristyle—we’ve taken great music to countless school programs and regional destinations like Archbold, Fostoria, Greenville, and Findlay.”

In addition to his dedication to the TSO, Zak serves on the board of the Toledo Opera and is an active member of The Toledo Club and Rotary Club of Toledo. Zak, his wife, Emilie, and their three-year-old daughter, Gracie, live in Old Orchard. Emilie is an attorney at Eastman & Smith, Ltd. She is a former chairman of The Toledo Club’s Family Committee.

Photo by Kyle Talkington

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February 2018 | 11 ack in the 1960s—before Fox, before CNBC, before VHS, before cable—if you didn’t live in a Bbig city like New York or Los Angeles, you had a choice of only three television channels: ABC, CBS, and NBC. PBS, Rich Rothrock recalls, didn’t go on the air until 1969.

But that didn’t matter to Rich, as long as he could watch The Wonderful World of Disney with his family on Sunday nights. The TV series was broadcast on ABC until 1961, when Disney switched it to NBC. Hosted by “Uncle Walt” himself, the program might feature a documentary, a musical, a Mickey Mouse cartoon, a fairy tale, a family comedy, or even an introduction to cutting-edge science. Westerns, such as “Texas John Slaughter”and the Davy REMEMBERING Crockett series, were among the most popular shows. Growing up in the 1960s, cowboys and Indians was what you played with the neighborhood kids (that and ‘hide and seek’). All you needed were plastic bows and arrows and a toy gun. Dressing up could involve a store-bought costume Sunday Nights or be as simple as wearing a cowboy hat or a feather in WITH your hair. The Disney series was a welcome break in a decade that saw much of the world in chaos and confusion. In 1965, the first American combat troops arrived in Vietnam. In August of 1965, the Watts riots began in Los Angeles, Disney foreshadowing the ’67 Detroit riots and others. Martin By Shirley Levy Luther King was assassinated in 1968.

But for Rich, the show was more than a distraction. It was an education. As he explains in the introduction to his In his new book, a former Toledo Club member book, “It taught me about life. It taught me how to be (and reminisces about how Sunday nights how not to be.) It taught me the value of nature … and how to make my way in the world.“ meant, for him, some must-see TV. A year ago, Rich Rothrock, then a member of The Toledo Club and a talented writer on the Topics staff, took time off from work, the Club and other interests to concentrate on writing a book he titled Sunday Nights With Walt. “It’s a look back at the TV series The Wonderful World of Disney and how this must-see TV show influenced both me and the Baby Boomer generation who grew up with it,” he said.

Rich is an award-winning writer and teacher with an undying love for film, television, literature, the Indianapolis 500, and all things Disney. He is a proud graduate of George Washington High SchooI in Charleston, West Virginia. He holds a bachelor of arts in English and film from Oakland University, and a master of arts from Bowling Green State University. His work has appeared in magazines, newspapers and book anthologies. He currently teaches writing at the Motion Picture Institute in Troy, Michigan. He still wishes to fly in outer space some day and would move to EPCOT city in a second if it were ever built.

This is his first book. If you recall your own Sunday nights with Walt Disney, it packs the ultimate nostalgia buzz, and

1212 || February February 20182018 if you’re too young to imagine a family sitting together in adulthood from the show and built on that knowledge front of an RCA Victor TV, with no iPhones or Facebook or ever since. email, then this is your window into a bygone era, and a new way to appreciate the importance of Disney in our lives. What are you hoping your audience takes away from this project? Is Walt Disney a personal hero of yours? For the people who watched The Wonderful World of Walt Disney is a hero of mine for many reasons. He was a guy Disney every Sunday night I hope it brings back cherished with a vision. Like me, he knew what he wanted to do at a memories and helps them reclaim and relive a special young age and no one could talk him out of it. He wanted to time in their childhoods. For those who were not alive advance animation from a funny sideshow to an art form. He back then, I hope it helps them better understand the understood his limitations as an artist but then hired people importance of Walt Disney to both the entertainment who complemented his talents and abilities. Together, they industry and how he helped shape the values of the Baby did conquer animation and push it to the heights we know Boom generation. And that what he tried to instill in the today. Without him, there would be no Pixar or Dreamworks children of the 1960s is still just as relevant today. or anything.

Which episode from The Wonderful World of Disney did you enjoy the most as a kid? Excerpted from “Questions & Answers With Rich Rothrock,” a Theme Park Press press release (themeparkpress.com/ That’s easy. There were two episodes that stood out the most books/sunday-nights-walt.htm). Photos are courtesy of to the young me. The first was “Secrets of the Pirates Inn” Theme Park Press. (1969), a mystery story about three friends down on the bayou who helped an old sailor find buried treasure at the inn he just inherited. I loved the twists and the turns in the story and how the clues led to hidden passages and secret staircases inside the inn. And the ending had twists I did not expect.

The other episode was “The Scarecrow of Romance Marsh” Rich Rothrock lives in Dundee, (1964). It starred Patrick McGoohan as an 18th-century Michigan. Sunday Nights with English vicar who led a double life as a bandit named the Walt is his first book. Scarecrow. It was a Robin Hood kind of story because the Scarecrow used the profits from his smuggling ring to help the poor residents pay their taxes. I loved the chases and the daring- do. There are great scenes and great performances throughout, and the title song that opened and closed each episode was my favorite song on the Disney show.

How have you applied the show’s inspirations in real life?

In many ways. It taught me how to deal with bullies in school. It helped me learn how to deal with loss and growing up. Romance. Divorce. Dealing with adults. The show turned into a guide for when I was down and when I had doubts. I pretty much learned all the basics of

February 2018 | 13 Did You Know by Cindy Niggemyer

Well, here we are, headed into the second month of 2018. Hopefully your 2017 was a positive year, but if it wasn’t and you're considering that this might be another depressing year of bad news, qz.com* has compiled a hundred positive 2017 facts for 2017. These might bring a smile to your face and WAS A add hope to your heart. Humans have a great ability to move forward and leave scary and depressing stories in a box— where they belong. POSITIVE YEAR. Interested? Here we go with a few of the positive listed facts!

HEALTH REALLY! New York Times: The World Health Organization has a new cholera vaccine that is cheap and effective.

Time: The magazine reports that, since 1991, US cancer deaths have dropped by 25% and breast cancer deaths have fallen by 39%.

NBC News: Trachoma, the world’s leading cause of blindness, has been eliminated in Oman, Morocco and Mexico.

Science magazine: Zika cases are plummeting in Latin America and the Caribbean.

World Bank: The world’s four biggest noncommunicable diseases— cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory—have declined by 16% since 2000.

Science magazine: Half of all people on the planet with HIV are now being treated, and deaths have dropped by half since 2005.

Devex: In 1986 there were 3.5 million cases of Guinea worm in Africa and Asia. In 2017 there were 26 cases.

World Health Organization: Deaths from tuberculosis have fallen by 37% since 2000.

These are just a few of great strides in human medicine. How about our animal and plant friends? There is good news there, too.

THE ENVIRONMENT AND OUR ANIMAL FRIENDS Smithsonian: Chile has received the largest-ever private land donation, 11 million acres. You might want to read about this incredible story. Doug Tompkins, founder of The North Face and Esprit clothing,

14 | February 2018 spent 20 years buying acreage. He married Kristine Tompkins, CEO of Patagonia clothing. Together they became Chilean Proud Supporters of the Toledo Club. activists. Kristine has donated over a million acres of land in memory of her husband’s life. It is one of those “you cannot make A Vehicle For Everyone. this up” stories. Over 2,500 new and pre-owned vehicles to choose from. Get more for your trade. Reuters: China is investing more than $100 billion to treat and prevent water pollution.

Independent: A Pakistan province has planted 1 billion trees in two years. Cameroon is restoring 12 million hectares of forest in the Congo. Brazil is planning the largest tropical reforestation project in history. Eleven countries are building a wall of trees from east to west across Africa. Senegal’s wall is already working to push back the desert.

Reuters: Mexico’s government created a new 148,000-square- kilometer ocean reserve, “the Galapagos of North America.“

BBC News: On the endangered list since 1972, snow leopards have been taken off the list. China has approved a national 8 Great Locations to Serve You. park for two of the most endangered big cats, the Amur leopard WWW.TAYLORAUTO.COM and tiger.

National Geographic: Taiwan is the first Asian country to ban eating cats and dogs.

BBC News: China is banning ivory trade. By midyear 2017, the price of raw ivory in Asia had fallen by half.

The Globe & Mail: The Canadian government and Inuit tribes have created the “Serengeti of the Arctic,“ the largest marine reserve in Canadian history. One of the world’s largest marine parks was created off the coast of Easter Island, protecting 27 species threatened with extinction.

Animals Asia: Vietnam will end bear farming and will work to rescue the 1,000 remaining caged and abused animals.

These are just a few of the positive things for 2017, and there WILL be more for 2018. In addition, our great Toledo Club will provide some exciting entertainment in the next few months. In February look for the Wild Game Dinner, First Tuesday, ZIPZ Dinner, a tropical Valentine’s Day dinner and the World O’ Whiskey dinner. Start out March with First Tuesday, another ZIPZ Dinner, and bring out your magic wand for The Great Wizard’s Feast. Who says there isn’t anything going on in Toledo?!!

*Sources from which qz.com (a global digital-only business news publication) derived these positive facts are in bold, at the beginning of each uplifting fact.

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THE TOLEDO CLUB’S

TropicalTropical Valentine’sValentine’sWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY DayDay 14 DinnerDinner

MENU Amuse Bouche Chef’s Gift

ENJOY Salad A DELICIOUS Spinach, Sliced Papaya, Slivered Strawberries, Tomato, Red Onion, Gorgonzola Cheese Tropical and a Honey Lime Vinaigrette Entrees Choice of one of the following: Getaway!BY KAREN KLEIN 16 oz. Certified Ancho Dusted Ribeye | $56 The mere mention of “tropical” as an served with Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Shrimp adjective is enough to set anyone’s heart all aflutter as this winter’s with Chef’s Tropical Side Dishes weather has slapped us in the face so | often. Limes, pineapple, mangoes, and Chicken Oscar $42 a bit of hot sauce are ingredients from 10 oz. Marinated Airline Chicken Breast the islands to visions or memories of topped with Slices of Avocado, King Crab a sandy beach, drifting sailboats, bare toes, a gorgeous sunset over the sea, and a Sauce Charon and ROMANCE. Ahi Tuna | $38 The Toledo Club is offering a TROPICAL GETAWAY via an innovative topped with Ginger Soy Wasabi Cream, menu for all on Valentine’s Day, a day with Sticky Rice and Broccolini when we become like the lovebirds and celebrate a bond of love and affection. Of course, the elegant Main Dining Dessert Room will provide a lovely setting Choice of: for this romantic dinner that will not Key Lime Pie, Seasonal Sorbet, only warm your heart, but probably spark romance. And naturally, music Chocolate Mousse Cake will enhance this lovely tradition of “Dinner Out” with your Honey. Lovebirds should be so favored! Reservations are advised! Call 419-254-2961

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A TOLEDO CLUB EVENT

Family Christmas Party TropicalTropical Valentine’sValentine’s DayDay DinnerDinner and Tea Dance DECEMBER 16, 2017

PHOTOS BY Andy Grier

February 2018 | 17 A TOLEDO CLUB EVENT

Christmas Celebration Buffet DECEMBER 23, 2017

PHOTOS BY Andy Grier

18 | February 2018 February 2018 | 19 Dining& Events FEBRUARY 2018

Hours SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MDR MDR MDR Dining Reservations 28 29 30 31 1 OPEN 2 OPEN 3 CLOSED 419-254-2961 WILD GAME Prime Rib Babysitting • DINNER Dinner/ 9 AM–2 PM Dining Service Luke Rosen Dining in the at the Piano Sports Grill Main Dining Room & Tavern Third Floor TAVERN OPEN TAVERN OPEN TAVERN OPEN LUNCH Monday–Friday* MDR MDR MDR MDR MDR MDR 11:30 AM – 2 PM 4 5 OPEN 6 OPEN 7 OPEN 8 OPEN 9 OPEN 10 CLOSED

DINNER Turkey First Ben DeLong Babysitting Monday–Friday* Buffet Tuesday at the Piano 9 AM–2 PM 5:30 – 8:30 PM Tree Donors Dining in the *check schedule for Cocktail Party Sports Grill alternate dining room & Tavern location if MDR is closed TAVERN OPEN TAVERN OPEN TAVERN OPEN Sports Grill & Tavern MDR MDR MDR MDR MDR MDR (Casual attire) 11 12 OPEN 13 OPEN 14 OPEN 15 OPEN 16 OPEN 17 CLOSED

DINNER Great Books Jim Gottron Babysitting Thursday and Friday ZIPZ VALENTINE’S Dinner- DINNER Group at the Piano 9 AM–2 PM 5 – 10 PM Third Thursday – Dining in the (Beverage service Fedderkes’ Italian Babysitting Sports Grill until 12:30 AM) available & Tavern

LUNCH AND DINNER TAVERN OPEN TAVERN OPEN TAVERN OPEN Saturday 11 AM–10 PM MDR MDR MDR MDR MDR MDR (Beverage service 18 19 OPEN 20 OPEN 21 OPEN 22 OPEN 23 OPEN 24 CLOSED until 12:30 AM) CLUB WORLD O’ Jazz in Babysitting • 9 AM–2 PM CLOSED WHISKEY the MDR: Beverage Service Candice & Dining in the (Presidents DINNER Chris Day) Sports Grill Oak Room Pub & Tavern First Floor Monday– Friday TAVERN OPEN TAVERN OPEN TAVERN OPEN 4–9 PM MDR MDR MDR • 25 26 CLOSED 27 OPEN 28 OPEN 1 2 3

Dress Code Dining in the Squash Proper business West Point Draw Night casual attire is Room required during dining and beverage hours Main Dining Room Monday-Friday AT THE PIANO: CALL THE MANICURIST AVAILABLE Men: Jackets/no tie FEBRUARY 2 required RESERVATION IN THE BARBER SHOP: LUKE ROSEN February 14 and 28 Business Casual FEBRUARY 9 HOTLINE Collared shirt, BEN DeLONG 419-254-2961 CALL pressed pants. 419-254-2979 FEBRUARY 16 FOR AN APPOINTMENT No shorts, t-shirts, JIM GOTTRON athletic apparel, ball caps, denim, etc.

20 | February 2018 FEBRUARY 2018 Athletics& Events

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Winter Hours (October–March)

28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Fitness & Wellness Center Body Sculpt 5:30 AM Runners 419-254-2990 9 AM Yoga Masters Swim Spin Class - 6 AM with Kelly Monday–Thursday 5:15 PM First Friday 5 AM–9 PM Breakfast - 7:15 AM 9:30 AM Buti Yoga Aqua Aerobics Friday with Negar 5 AM–8 PM 5:30 PM 8:30 AM Saturday–Sunday 8 AM–7 PM 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5:30 AM BLOOD 5:30 AM Adult Swim Hours 5:30 AM Body Runners PRESSURE Sculpt Runners Yoga Monday–Friday Runners Spin Class SCREENINGS 5–9 AM 9 AM 7–8 AM Spin Class with Kelly Aqua 6 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM–2:30 PM Body Sculpt 6 AM Aerobics Aqua Aerobics 9 AM 4:30–6:30 PM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM Aqua Aerobics Masters Swim 8:30 AM Saturday and Sunday 5:15 PM Noon–2 PM

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Family Swim Hours Monday–Friday 5:30 AM 5:30 AM Masters Swim 5:30 AM Yoga 9–11:30 AM Runners Runners 5:15 PM Runners with Kelly 2:30–4:30 PM Spin Class Buti Yoga Spin Class 9:30 AM 6:30 PM–close 6 AM with Negar 6 AM 5:30 PM Saturday 8–11:55 AM 2 PM–close •

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Squash Courts 419-254-2965 5:30 AM 5:30 AM Body 5:30 AM Yoga Runners Runners Sculpt Runners with Kelly • Spin Class 9 AM Spin Class 9:30 AM Barber Shop: 1st Floor Bert Mills 6 AM Masters 6 AM Buti Yoga Aqua Aerobics with Negar Jim Schimming Swim 10 AM 5:15 PM 8:30 AM 419-254-2979 Monday–Friday 7 AM–5 PM 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 • 5:30 AM Body 5:30 AM Tailor Shop: 5th Floor Runners Sculpt Runners Lawson Murrell Aqua Aerobics 9 AM Spin Class 419-243-2200, ext. 2152 8:30 AM 6 AM Mon./Wed./Fri. INDOOR Aqua Aerobics 7:30 AM–1 PM MARATHON 8:30 AM or by appointment ENDS • Other Club Services BLOOD Join the Fitness Team on Twitter Greta Mitchell PRESSURE Lic. Massage Therapist SCREENINGS 419-360-3995 FEBRUARY 8 Manicurist 7–8 AM www.twitter.com/charissamarconi 419-254-2979 MAIN LOBBY www.twitter.com/jseidel Thomas Derring Leather Specialist 419-254-2979

February 2018 | 21 RECEPTION WOWI Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey cocktails

WHAT A MENU I Bacon wrapped rattlesnake bites Jicama cactus salsa with Indian bread Buffalo sliders WORLD O’ WHISKEY DINNER Western cheese display FEBRUARY 22 | 6 PM by John Fedderke DINNER he World O’ Whisky is so much more than a Lock Stock & Barrel 13-year Canadian Rye drinking tour. Each tipple has been lovingly paired with a food course by Chef Sean. Consequently, each of the flights marries the flavor and heritage T of the whiskey with a corresponding gourmet selection. It’s no wonder the Main Dining Room was packed last year! Braised quail, pickled red onion and house balsamic reduction on a crisp Sign up now for an evening that has become one of the top events on The Toledo Club drinking and dining calendar. Wild Turkey Decades Kentucky Bourbon This is a perfect opportunity to entertain because if you reserve a table of eight, the price per person is just $110. Individual reservations are $125 per person. Members and guests are welcome. And for anyone who prefers wine with dinner, we will be glad Shrimp and tasso grits to substitute wine for the whiskey, although Hakushu 12-year Japanese Single Malt Whiskey that would be hard to imagine.

Sesame encrusted ahi tuna salad

Glengoyne 21-year Scottish Single Malt

Roasted rack of venison Parsnips and scented quinoa and dates Photos from last year’s dinner by Grand Lubell Photography Tullamore D.E.W. 14-year Irish Single Malt

Carmel flan with fresh berries

CIGARS 22 | February 2018 2018 A TOLEDO CLUB EVENT

New Year's Eve DECEMBER 31, 2017

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February 2018 | 23 DINING ROOM buzzby Karen Klein

uick, run to the website and make your reservation for The 22nd, a Thursday also, is the WORLD O’ WHISKEY DINNER, Q Friday the 2nd of February, as it is PRIME RIB Night a fabulous event that needs little explanation but may require designated and what could be better winter fare? One can choose from drivers. See page 22 for more info. three sizes of cut and, of course, fresh horseradish is available, per request. Pair with the pear/ Fridays are still the relaxing night in the MDR with a little piano music Gorgonzola cheese salad, and oh, or a little jazz (4th Friday, February 23) with Candice and Chris, who IB E R definitely evoke that “Oh, I must have magically been transported to a are not the taste buds being M RI New York City supper club!“ Ah, but is it not Chef’s deliciously different tempted? And bread pudding P • 2 menu that brings you back? Oh, and is it not nice that at YOUR club, for dessert? Mmmm, now Y R A the servers know your name and take such pride in their service? that’s a treat! U R Cloth napkins, tablecloths and up-scale silverware portend a lovely B

E Ah, “Monday, Monday,” F meal to be enjoyed. sang Cass Elliott in that old whiner. Freshly roasted Rumors are that crusty lamb chops might return. turkey with dressing, The half roasted chicken is really all cranberries, mashed roasted and quite delicious, RY 22 • SHRIM UA P and the salmon has potatoes, sweet potatoes, plus BR AN E D F received accolades, a green veggie; well, does not TA S S but sometime only a just the thought of that bring warm O

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I Monday Night Turkey Buffet on February 5. T grill purchased S No whining is tolerated here! Plus soup, salad and dessert come a few years ago with the meal. What a great way to bring the family (and inexpensively) tingles with for a Winter Treat in the Main Dining Room! excitement and has been know to smile Not mentioned for a Monday dinner is February 19 as it definitively turns (Presidents Day) as a CLOSED sign is hung out perfect steaks! up at the Club. And dining on Monday, IE E P February 26 is in the West Point Room. IM Read the above paragraph and L Y E realize that the same ambiance is K • Now Monday, February 12 is 4 available EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING!!!!! Take 1

a different matter; please read the Y a break and enjoy a divine evening dining out with a few R sidebar (on the following page) A friends. It may be a better morale booster than a vacation! U

on this VERY special, never- B And the meal will be not something one would fix at home! E to-be-forgotten-or-repeated F ZIPZ dinner. Love being in love with your love? Valentine’s Day is YOUR Day to again celebrate that relationship, beginning February has some WILD moments with dinner in the MDR. Wednesday, February 14 is the day. scheduled also. The Wild Game See page 16 for details. Dinner is on Thursday, February 1 — RESERVATIONS are a must. This is a perennial Soup and sandwiches are certainly popular winter fare at the Club and sell-out and there must be deeply-rooted reasons related well, why not? The body needs a bit of fuel to fight off the cold, and the to primal instincts in man to sample these other species. But, it must MDR provides the best of the best combos. That fish of the day is also a be noted, alligator, emu, bison, venison, and others have graced many a big winner! plate across the US of A. Perhaps it’s just that in the Midwest our wild Valentine’s Month is for Lovers, but it is also a time to convey our creatures tend to be opossum, mink, muskrat and raccoon and were not appreciation for others: let’s all tell our staff we appreciate their efforts much favored as Sunday dinner fare. to please.

24 | February 2018 GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP The Great Books Discussion Group is an opportunity to discuss stimulating books with old friends and new. Books are updatechosen by consensus of the members, for and each month a ZIPZ DINNER • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12 member leads the discussion. We publish the selections several months in Augustadvance to allow time to do the reading. Spotlight on Northern Italy New members are always welcome. You can simply drop in one of our meetings (the room is always posted in the elevator) John and Mary Fedderke are or contact me for more information. continuing the tradition of ZIPZ with its Monday reputation of friendly Carl White cell 419-461-0888 | [email protected] table-hopping, a little music with Jim Gottron at the piano, and straight-from-home recipes at Thursday, February 16, Noon a very reasonable price point, by rolling out two very savory Book: dishes from Northern Italy, the Common Sense land of Lake Como. Those Italians from by Thomas Paine Milan on northward do define themselves, as opposed to those in the south, as having more refined tastes, a higher fashion Moderator: Jim Hartung sense and better appreciation of literature, music and delicate gourmet dining. John and Mary certainly chose two very fine “Great books help you understand, and they examples which should be very popular. help you feel understood.” – John Green

Oh-so-tasty RAGU BOLOGNESE, a pasta recipe treasured by James Beard himself, is a trifecta of meats — ground veal, beef and pork—cooked down with lots of wine, cream, carrots and a few surprise spices, and then topped with grated Parmesan and parsley. THE TOLEDO CLUB No smothering tomato sauce here.

If that is not enough to lure you, since this is a SPECIAL OCCASION, the sous vide (not Italian) returns for CHICKEN MARENGO; a dish of perfectly cooked, juicy chicken breast, topped with fresh JazzJazz tomato and avocado, and then scooted under the broiler to melt in the MDR Gruyère cheese. 4th Friday • 6-8:30 PM • Main Dining Room Of course the buffet will also feature some appetizers and a green salad. FEBRUARY 23 PSST: Dessert will be BIRTHDAY CAKE for a fine gentleman, with the initials JF. Perhaps Mary will lead us in Candice & Chris song! Reservations would be nice. UPCOMING: MARCH 23 Ramona Collins APRIL 27 Ramona Collins

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26 | February 2018 Cuisine at the club by Sean Moran, Executive Chef

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February 2018 | 27 Introducing new members Tidbits... The New York Athletic Club General Manager sent The Toledo Club a letter recently to advise our membership of a change in the NYAC reciprocal guest policy, which has been affected as a result of recent increases in New York Athletic Club membership and facility utilization. RUSS WOZNIAK Membership Director “Effective January 1, 2018, the NYAC will be 419-254-2997 implementing a guest card fee for reciprocal 419-254-2992 Fax guests who do not avail themselves of our [email protected] overnight accommodations,” wrote GM Roger Simon. NYAC Guest Card passes for NYAC access, absent an overnight room, will be available at a cost of $15 per day, www.twitter.com/TheToledoClub with a limit of up to five people per pass. Guests above this amount will require an additional guest card and an additional fee will apply. Weekly (seven-day) guest passes are available for $50. Become a Fan of The Toledo Club!

The Toledo Club has only a few offices The last tidbit is my favorite 2017 comment left available for rent. The monthly cost from my three-year-old granddaughter, Annie. to rent an office is between $450 and $750. She was meeting her newborn sister (Josie) at the Please see the Business Directory in the hospital for the first time, and had been hearing Motor Room Entrance about a baby for months before the birth. As Annie to locate our approached the newborn, she stopped, took a tenants. step back, pointed at the cradle and said “That baby moves!” VACANCY Perhaps Annie had another concept about the newest baby (doll) in the family. LOL.

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28 | February 2018 THE TOLEDO CLUB The iconic pewter mugs with the etched Club logo can only be found in the Tavern, and are available to all Mug Club members exclusively. All members can join for a nominal fee by asking the bartender – and it has been estimated that your ROI turns positive after approximately 17 refills.

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THIRD THURSDAY, December 21: Lots of Ugly Sweaters! Photos by Andy Grier

The Sports Grill & Tavern will open for special and private events on Mondays and Tuesdays.

February 2018 | 29 Athletic News Athletics & Squash

Under 40s Take It To The Over 40s levels of players are welcome and we will have to restrict entries after our record of 145 from six states and Canada last year. Our The Under 45s (years of age) took an early lead and held on professional and hardball draws will be rocking as well. For your tight to quell a furious comeback attempt by the Over 45s, by $250 you will receive the following: a 35-32 (games won) tally! Despite the efforts of the Under crowd, the Overs once again won the pro shop challenge by • Your name will be displayed for a year on the sponsor board getting more gifts wrapped that evening. The Unders played • Two tickets to all social events, including Saturday lunch, tough but the Overs spent tough! Congratulations to the Saturday sit-down dinner and Spring Fling party. You will also Unders for winning this traditional holiday match-up. get two tickets to the famous Sunday Brunch! A large contingent of players then put on their Ugly Sweaters • A high-quality tournament memento and headed to the Tavern following play for more fun! • A full-page ad in the tournament directory (8"x 5") Sponsors/Players wanted for 2018 • Entry for one player for you or to gift Toledo Squash Classic! • Gratis spectating of the best squash in the Midwest Our tournament committee will be in touch, or feel free to reach MARCH 2–4, 2017 Notice to all Toledo Club JOHN A. SEIDEL members: Help us to out to John with your support at any time! Athletic Director and keep the Toledo Squash Squash Professional Classic one of the Winter Squash League Semi-finals 419-254-2962 best, largest and most and Finals Set for February 11 [email protected] enjoyable of all The final day to play your regular season matches is Sunday, the squash tournaments in the Midwest. March 2 to February 11. Our top four teams will then be determined and the March 4 is our date this year. Your $250 donation will help us semi-finals (Final Four) set for the week of February 12–18 to retain what has been named the top social tournament with the team finals scheduled for Thursday, February 22. in the U.S., according to the US Squash website! All Good luck!!

Juniors Rock Saturdays at The Toledo Club Almost 20 juniors have rocked our Saturdays in December and January. Lots of squash instructions, squash playing, I Spy, and squash hockey followed by fitness games and swimming for the younger crew, while the older kids stayed with squash until time for lunch in the Tavern. Thanks to all of our participants!

(Right) The juniors took to the courtd for some lively squash hockey action! (Far right) Some of our Saturday juniors.

30 | February 2018 Athletic News Aquatics & Fitness Center

miles in. You can also get a group of five together to run the UPTOWN SANTA 5K relay. The race starts at the University of Toledo and runs Thank you to all who joined the holiday fun with Uptown through Old Orchard, Ottawa Hills, Wildwood, Sylvania, and Association and The Toledo Club for the annual 5k run back to the university. The course support keeps you moving; through the streets of downtown. Please put this on your it is a well-run race and loads of fun. Don’t miss it; today is calendar for next year. The event is fun —you can dress your day to sign up. in silly, fun, holiday clothes all while getting a quick run in with family and friends. That’s a Wrap! CHARISSA MARCONI The juniors finished up their program with games, fitness, BS, WITS water balloons, laughter, and treats. Thank you all who joined. Fitness & Aquatics Dir. Shanna and Charissa had a blast with the group. 419-254-2990 Indoor Marathon Ends February 26 [email protected] Log all your miles for the Annual Indoor Marathon. How many marathons did you achieve? Join me on Exercise Tip: Try The Stick! www.twitter.com/charissamarconi The Stick is the original and still the best hand-held massage tool on the market. Its ease of use coupled with instant results has made The Stick a highly sought-after product worldwide. Since 1988 the award winning Stick has been used by professional sports teams, Olympians and recreational athletes. The Stick is used in hundreds of hospitals and by countless healthcare The Seymour family at the Uptown Santa 5k. professionals to help patients with Glass City Marathon Runners - muscle issues. Virtually anyone April 22, 7 AM can incorporate Looking to run a 5k, half marathon, or marathon? Join the self-massage runners who have run it all for the city’s greatest race. Please with The Stick for trigger point therapy, muscle wellness and contact the Fitness Center to sign up or with questions. We muscle recovery in their daily routine. I have two in the fitness have regularly scheduled runs to help us get all our training department — they work wonders!

Our workouts often extend beyond the Fitness Center at The Toledo Club. Here, friends gather at the home of Bob and Karen Lucas for some Christmas cheer.

February 2018 | 31 Banquet & Catering by Theresa Carroll & Devon Layman

2 Set an overall theme or concept. catering order) and don’t be afraid to A Quick Brainstorm on ideas that are fun, ask for clarification. How-To Guide for engaging and interesting to attendees. No one wants to host a “snoozer” of 6 Make time to relax and enjoy Event Planning a party or a boring meeting. Make your party. You worked hard to pull it presentation content relevant when off. Now enjoy the fruits of your labor. There are many factors that go into hosting a meeting. Don’t create a menu that forces you to planning a successful event, whether be a slave to your kitchen. here or at home. Few people realize 3 Create a menu that stands out. Again, no one wants to have “rubber Need help in putting an event together? THERESA CARROLL all of the detailing that we do, from chicken” or the same old boring food all We catering gals are here to help. Catering Manager creating a timeline, a working menu, the time. Mix it up a bit and be creative! 419-254-2981 assisting in budgeting, etc. Here is We love a good challenge. Come see us a quick reference list to use when 4 Remember the details. What any time. [email protected] planning events with us or at home. color will the linens be? Decorations? 1 Create a budget. Know how much Centerpieces? Timeline? you want to spend before you begin Theresa and Devon 5 Communicate your vision to all ordering décor and food. Profitability is those working on your event. Know always key. If there are $2000 worth of what you are getting (review your expenses in addition to the food, how will that be paid for? Include that cost center when figuring your ticket prices.

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A Well-Deserved Honor for Denise Cubbon We’re Proud of You, Christine Brennan Judge Denise Navarre Cubbon was honored with the YMCA 23rd Christine Brennan, a member of Ottawa Milestones award for her contributions and achievement in the category Hills High School class of 1976, was one of of government. The annual awards are a tribute to Northwestern nine Ottawa Hills graduates presented with Ohio-area women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership a Distinguished Alumni Award by the Ohio qualities and through their efforts and accomplishments have opened Schools Foundation. The award recognizes doors for other women to achieve their potential. The awards will be graduates who have made or are making a presented at a luncheon at SeaGate Centre on March 26. meaningful contribution to society and whose Denise was elected Lucas County Court Judge in 2004. She became the accomplishments, affiliations and careers Lucas County Administrative Judge in 2007. She currently serves as the have honored the tradition of excellence at the school. Lead Judge of the Lucas County Juvenile Court NCJFC Model Court and Christine Brennan in January 2009 was appointed to serve on the Supreme Court of Ohio The Distinguished Alumni were inducted in Advisory Committee on Children, Families & the Courts. a special ceremony held at Inverness Club and introduced during the half- She holds a bachelor of arts degree in anthropology and a Juris Doctor time show of the Ottawa Hills/Christian football game. The award was degree from the University of Toledo College of Law. After graduating, presented by the foundation Board President George Lathrop. Denise served as an ACTION/VISTA volunteer assigned in affiliation Christine, an honorary member of The Toledo Club, is an award-winning with Texas Migrant Council in Laredo, Texas. She is an active community national sports columnist for USA Today and a commentator on member, having served and held leadership positions on several not-for- “ABC News,” National Public Radio, CNN, and “PBS News Hour,” and profit organizations and task forces. a best-selling author. Denise and her husband Stuart Cubbon were married in 1981. They joined The Toledo Club in June, 1994. Congratulations and Best Wishes to Jared Lefevre Jared Lefevre has been elected as a new partner at Toledo law firm LISTEN UP, JAZZ FANS! Eastman & Smith Ltd., where he practices in areas of bankruptcy and Bassist Cliff Murphy, co-owner (with his late wife Joan Russell) creditors. He represents a broad range of clients, from individuals of the former Murphy’s Place, and a regular performer at The to large institutions in a variety of industries, from manufacturing to Toledo Club’s Friday night Members’ Jams in the Red Room, professional services, in litigation and business matters. will celebrate his 86th birthday in the Main Dining In order to effectively assist clients and third parties in arriving at Room on Monday, February 5, starting at 6 PM. efficient resolutions of their disputes, he obtained a Mediation Music will be performed by the Josh Silver and Friends Skills training certificate from Northwestern University’s School of band. Last year’s 85th birthday tribute drew vocalists Professional Studies. and musicians from as far away Jared earned his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the University of as Chicago. Audience favorites Michigan Law School, where he was a contributing editor for the included a gospel choir and Michigan Journal of Race & Law and served clients of the Child acclaimed vocalist Advocacy Law Clinic. Prior to law school he received a bachelor of fine Glenda Biddlestone. arts in acting, summa cum laude, from Wright State University. This year’s special Jared is a member of the Toledo, Ohio State and America Bar event promises association, the Morrison R. Waite Chapter of the American Inns of Great Music, Court, and the American Bankruptcy Institute. He currently serves Great Food, and the Toledo community as the vice chair for Rescue Mental Health & Great Friends! Addiction Service, president of the Sunningdale Woods Association Make your and board member of Glacity Theatre Collective. He is a graduate of reservations the 2015 class for Leadership Monroe, through the Monroe County, now at Michigan Chamber of Commerce. 419-254-2981. In 2017 and 2018 Jared was named an Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievements. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluation. Jared and his wife Amelia joined The Toledo Club in 2015.

34 | February 2018 In Memoriam Toledo Club members offer heartfelt condolences to those who have suffered the loss of family and friends: 19TH ANNUAL

Joseph M. Colturi passed away December 31, 2017 at Ebeid WILD GAME DI N N ER Hospice Residence in Sylvania. Joe spent over 35 years at Port Lawrence Title and Trust Company, where he became Senior Vice President, with responsibilities in marketing, public relations and government affairs before retiring in 2004. He was known affectionately as “The Mayor of Madison Avenue.”

Joe was very active in the community, serving on the boards THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 of numerous organizations, including Rotary Club, Central City Ministries, the Kidney Foundation, and the Chamber of Commerce. 6 PM He was president of the former Parkview Hospital board of trustees Cocktails . hors d’oeuvres . and a former trustee of Lourdes University. The Toledo Opera was vendor displays in the Centennial Room one of his favorites and he was a member of the Opera board for 20 years, serving as president for seven years. 7:30 PM A 50-year member of The Toledo Club, Joe was a regular at Dinner in the Main Dining Room the Tiger Table in the Main Dining Room and a proud member . of The Clusterfers. He was an avid sports fan who loved Notre Dame football, Duke basketball and attended the Masters Gold $90 per person - tables of 10 pay for 8 tournament. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann, daughters Reservations required - 419.254.2961 Chris Berlacher and Lynn Colturi, sons Tom, Jeff, Jon, and Mark, 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Barbara “Babs” Davies Cubbon, mother of Toledo Club member Stuart Cubbon, passed away in December, 2017. She is survived by her husband Frank “Cub” Cubbon, sons Frank III, Stuart and Thomas, daughters Kay, Kyle, Barbara, and Amy, 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A beautiful portrait of Babs and Cub can be seen in the Cubbon Moot Court Third Thursday room at the UT College of Law, which Babs and Cub generously IN THE TAVERN supported in a demonstration of their lifelong commitment to both charity and education.

Eleanor Harbaugh, a Legacy member of The Toledo Club, passed away September 30, 2017, at her home in the Woodlands. A native of Toledo, Eleanor graduated from St. Ursula Academy in 1936 and married her husband Mel Harbaugh in 1945. They were married for 56 years, before his passing in 2001.

She was a strong supporter of many organizations and charities, especially the Palm Beach Opera and The Toledo Club, where she was a member for over 40 years. Charities she supported included the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Toledo, Make-A-Wish, Camp Courageous, and the ALS Association of Northern Ohio Chapter.

Eleanor worked at St. Vincent’s Hospital in nursing services for 20 years. Later in life she enjoyed traveling, especially to Rome, Italy to see the Pope. She lived in both Palm Beach Gardens and Lake Worth, Florida for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mel. She is survived by her sons, Mel and Don Harbaugh, February 15 | 6 PM five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. BABYSITTING AVAILABLE

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36 | February 2018 ThankYouTO THE 2017 EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY FUND DONORS These generous members showed their appreciation for the excellent service provided by the Club staff with a contribution to the 2017 Employee Holiday Fund. On behalf of the employees, THANK YOU!

Frances & Richard Anderson Joan Duggan David Jagodzinski Donald M Mewhort, Jr. Lawrence Sloane P.M. Andrews Edwin Durivage Erica Jennewine Jodi Miehls Amy Smith Robert Anspach Sara Edinger Jim Jeffery Bonnie Milano Art & Connie Smith Celso Antiporda Daniel Effler Jori Jex Jacob Miller Kenneth Smith Jude Aubry David Effler Dennis Johnson Michael R. Miller Timothy Smith Tom Baird Richard Effler Gary Johnson Josephine Minogue William Southern Marianne Ballas Emily Eggleton-Bennett George Jones Martin Mohler Steve Spolar Jackie Barnes George Eistetter Joseph Jordan Dean Monske Nick Stack Robert Bell Gregor Emmert, Jr. Craig Joseph James Moore David Stark Todd Berman David & Gretchen Rohm Ensing Michael Jurgeonson Peter Moran Jim Stengle William Bernard Nancie Entenmann-Roberts Douglas Kearns Mike Mori Marc Stockwell R.L. Berry Joel Epstein Mark & Karen Keesey Hal Munger Spencer Stone Mary Bevington Richard Faist Robert Kelleher Kay Murray Paul Sullivan Msgr Billian Sheryl Favorite Brian Kennedy William Myers David Swartz William Bingle John Fedderke Patrick Kenney Joseph Napoli Aaron Swiggum Gary Blair Gregory Fess Allan Kirsner Dorothy Newton John Szuch Allan Block James Findley Kristin Kiser-Newby Jack & Cindy Niggemyer Stephen Taylor John Block Dr. & Mrs. Finkel Thomas Klein Norman Nitschke Michael Thaman James Blumer Glenn Fitkin Kenneth Knight James F. Nooney Lou Tosi Steve Bogart Jeffrey Foster Greg Kopan Marguerite O'Brien Matthew Townsend John Boggs Kurt Franck Edward Kraemer David O'Connell Thomas Uhler Douglas Bohl Patti Gallagher Paul Kraus Joan O'Connell Jeffrey Urbanski Chad Bolles Prithvi Gandhi Pamela Kreft Fred Okun James Valiton Mary & Daniel Bolovan Thomas Geiger, Jr. Michael Kunkel Susan & Tom Palmer Dirk Van Heyst William Bonser Tom Geiger, Sr. Tony Lamantia Rudolph Peckinpaugh, Jr. Tom & Linda Varga Lawrence Boyer James Gibb Richard LaValley, Jr Mike & JoAnn Phipps Francis Viviano Charles Bracken Truman Greenwood Don & Becky Furhman Leary Marilyn Picknell Gregory Wagoner Tom & Elizabeth Brady John Hadley Jeffrey Levesque Peter Poll Mark Wagoner Douglas Braun Theodore Hahn Adam Levine Jacqueline Porter Eric Walker Ben Brown Peter Handwork Shirley Levy David Quinn James Walter Charles Brown Steven Hanson Paul Lewandowski Josephine K. Reiser George Ward Mary Anne Brown Fred & Nita Harrington John & Peggy Lewis Craig Roberts Steve Wasserstrom William Buckley Rick & Anne Hartley Brian Lilly Stephen Rothschild David Waterman James Buerk James Hartung David Lincoln Samuel Rumpf Ernest Weaver Jim Burnor, Sr. Jon Hawker Robert Lucas Nicolai Salgau Edward Weber Keith Burris John Hayward Carole Mack Ann Sanford Stephen & Karen Weidner John Burson Richard Hebein Michael Mack Robert Savage, Sr. Susan Wendt Keith Burwell William Heck Julia Mahoney Charles Schaub James Wenzelman Michael Calabrese Andrea Henne Marsha Manahan Beatrice Schirm John Wetli David Cameron Michael Hensien Thomas Manahan Jodi & Tim Schmidt Mary Ann Whipple Kevin Carmony Jennifer Hildebrand Mike Marciniak Daniel Schmitt David White, Jr. Dr. Riaz Chaudhary James Hill Mary Martin Frederick Schwier James White, Jr. Thomas Clark Ed Hoffman Timothy Martindale Clyde Scoles David White, Sr. Jeffrey Cole Marc Holland Kevin & Cindy Matus James Secor Keith Wilkowski Judith Conda Paul Hollenbeck Robert Maxwell Bruce Seeger John Williams John Cromly Martin Holmes Gary & Beverly McBride David Seeger Peter Winovich Stuart Cubbon Thomas Holt Dr. Patrick McCormick George Seifried Patrick Wise Andrew Dale Todd Hoyt William McDonnell Serra Club of Toledo David Wolf Milo Danzeisen Alicia Huckaby Joanne & Bill McElheney Ana Serrano Laila Zenil Mrs. Paul Daverio David Huey Elizabeth McKinney Brett Seymour Joel Zerbey, IV Willis F. Day, IV William Hylan Brian McMahon Dale Seymour Jack Zouhary Cormac Delaney Michael Hylant Carolyn McMaster Peter Shawaker Cleves Delp Joy Hyman-Goldberg Helen McMaster Stephen Shawaker Gary Diesing Reginald Jackson, Jr Donald Melhorn Catherine Sheets John Dooner Frank Jacobs Carolyn M. Metzger Betty Sherman

February 2018 | 37 COMMITTEES Family Marketing Topics Chairman Chairman Chairman FEBRUARY Nick Stack Fred Harrington David Cameron MEETING SCHEDULE

Food/Beverage Committee (First Thursday) February 1 • Noon Chelsea Room 419-321-1392 Business 419-385-2322 Home 419-536-5272 Business 419-215-1628 Cell [email protected] 419-266-4742 Cell Social/Entertainment Committee [email protected] John Fedderke [email protected] (First Tuesday) February 6 • 5:30 PM Laura Berling Alana Hatcher Fred Harrington Katherine Bolles Tom Klein Chelsea Room John Fedderke Jared Lefevre Shirley Levy Alana Hatcher Ian Malhoit Cindy Niggemyer Squash Committee Jim Jeffery Alanna Paully Rick Rudnicki Stephanie Wang Jaros (Second Tuesday) February 13 • 7:30 AM Renee Stack Mark Keesey Georgian Room Karen Klein House Shirley Levy Athletic Committee Finance Chairman Dawn Miller (Second Wednesday) February 14 • 11:30 AM Chairman Marianne Ballas Cindy Niggemyer Conservatory Room Doug Kearns Kristi Polus Bruce Yunker House Committee Meeting date TBA • 5 PM Social/ Chelsea Room Entertainment Chairman Sports Grill & Tavern Committee Mike Mori (Third Thursday) February 15 • 5:30 PM 419-265-5607 Cell Sports Grill & Tavern 419-842-7848 Business [email protected] [email protected] Lauren Douglas Family Committee Larry Boyer John Fedderke (Third Thursday) February 15 • 6 PM Neil Garrison David Seibenick Sports Grill & Tavern Jim Knapp Paul Sullivan John MacKay Tom Uhler Membership Committee Mark Ralston Shelley Walinski Mark Ridenour Carl White 419-902-8230 Cell (Third Tuesday) February 20 • Noon Dirk Van Heyst Elizabeth Wolfe [email protected] Board Room Greg Wagoner Laura Baird Barbara Bettinger Finance Committee Athletic Eileen Eddy (Fourth Monday) February 26 • 4 PM Sports Grill Chairman Beth Hill Board Room Todd Berman Joy Hyman & Tavern Shelli Jacobs Co-Chairmen Board Meeting Kathy Jones Alana Hatcher Bonnie Milano (Fourth Tuesday) February 27 • 4 PM Cindy Niggemyer Board Room Roger Parker JoAnn Phibbs Marketing Committee Christian Piazza (Last Tuesday) February 27 •11 :30 AM Dave Quinn Nona Snell Georgian Room 419-885-8815 Business [email protected] Marlene Uhler Topics Committee Jim Burnor, Jr. 419-206-9341 (Last Tuesday) February 27 • 12:30 PM [email protected] Rich Effler Chelsea Room Robert Finkel Zac Huizing Mike Goetz John Skeldon Will Lewis Kathy Mikolajczak Melissa Shaner

38 | February 2018 Food/Beverage Squash Membership Chairman Chairman Chairman Ben Brown Rich Effler Scott Wm. Libbe Be an Active Toledo Club

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] Laura Baird Tom Baird Steve Bogart Jackie Barnes John Fedderke Jim Burnor Riaz Chaudhary Greg Fess Melissa Freeman Josh Didian If you are interested Robert Finkel Dick Fuller Tim Effler in serving on a Club committee, Becky Fuhrman Mike Goetz George Eistetter Rich Hebein Jeffrey Levesque Matthew Harper please contact Dawn Miller Karen Klein John Skeldon Erica Jennewine Jeff Lonsbrough Andrew Snell Christian Piazza John MacKay Matt Rubin at 419-254-2980. Bruce Schoenberger Greg Wagoner Craig Witherell William Wolff Betty Sherman Linda Varga MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Legal Counsel Brett Seymour Gregory H. Wagoner Doug Kearns Kathy Mikolajczak Matthew D. Harper 419-467-3302 Cell 419-241-9000 Business 419-842-7848 Business 567-803-4437 Business 419-247-1822 Business [email protected] 419-321-1206 Direct [email protected] 419-260-1062 Cell 419-494-7172 Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Director Director Director Director Director John Fedderke William A. Southern Aaron D. Swiggum William M. Wolff David Cameron 419-297-6559 Cell 419-724-6289 Business 419-891-1040 Business 419-259-2785 Business 419-536-5272 Business [email protected] 419-654-1493 Cell 419-206-9518 Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

February 2018 | 39 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE 235 14th Street • Toledo, Ohio 43604 PAID 419.243.2200 • 419.254.2969 Fax FINDLAY, OHIO Reservation Hotline: 419.254.2961 PERMIT NO. 163 www.toledoclub.org Attention Postal Carrier: Dated Materials Please deliver between January 28–29, 2018

COMING UP... The Toledo Club Indoor Pub Crawl March 24

Travel (cozily, throughout the Club) between the themed bars offering a specialty drink and food (including a Distillery, a Disco, a Catalina Wine Mixer, and more. Early Bird and group tickets available. More details to come!