NOVEMBER 2015 VOLUME 6 • ISSUE NO. 10
PRESIDENT’S DINNER 2015 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Russ Ebeid: KEEPING IT SIMPLE PAGE 6 TOLEDO CLUB OFFICERS PRESIDENT Aaron Swiggum VICE PRESIDENT Brett Seymour TREASURER Manager’sMESSAGE Greg Wagoner SECRETARY Rebecca Shope Roger Parker, General Manager TOLEDO CLUB STAFF ADMINISTRATION 419-254-2988 • [email protected] Roger Parker, General Manager 419-254-2988 [email protected] Nathalie Helm, Executive Assistant 419-254-2980 [email protected] FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE Nancy LaFountaine, Catering Manager 419-254-2981 [email protected] Debra Rutkowski, Catering Assistant Manager 419-254-2981 [email protected] Ed Mackiewicz Food and Beverage Director It’s with great excitement that I can announce that Eric Nittolo has accepted the Executive Eric Nittolo, Executive Chef 419-243-2200 ext. 2964 [email protected] Chef position at The Toledo Club. To highlight some of his credentials: Charlotte Hall Concierge and Member Relations Manager Eric was the chef at Traverse City’s nationally renowned Boathouse Restaurant for several years. FACILITY Mark Hoffman, Facilities Manager He graduated from the Great Lakes Culinary 419-243-2200 MEMBERSHIP Institute with honors in May 2008, and he also Russ Wozniak, Membership Director has a degree in analytical biochemistry. He has 419-254-2997 [email protected] ACCOUNTING won several culinary awards and is renowned Joe Monks, Finance Director 419-254-2970 [email protected] for his use of locally grown seasonal products. Paula Martin, Accounting Analyst He has created unique menus that focus on 419-254-2996 [email protected] Kobe beef and regional European contemporary ATHLETIC John Seidel, Director/Squash Pro cuisines, as well as Escoffier classics. 419-254-2962 [email protected] Charissa Marconi, Fitness and Aquatics Director We all welcome Chef Eric and look forward 419-254-2990 [email protected] SECURITY to his influence on creating new and exciting David Rainey, Operations Manager menu offerings. 419-254-2967 EDITORIAL STAFF With this announcement of the new chef, I Chairman: would like to thank Sous Chef Mike Goodson David Cameron – 419-536-5272 [email protected] for all his hard work and great successes. Editor in Chief: Shirley Levy – 419-536-9782 He filled in as the acting chef over the last [email protected] month and did an outstanding job. Over this Copy Editor/Financial: Art Bronson time period I received many compliments Layout/Art Direction: from members and catering guests. Additionally, he kept the kitchen staff busy and spent an Tandem Creative – 419-304-0154 [email protected] enormous amount of time cleaning and reorganizing the kitchens. Contributing Writers: Zac Huizing, Karen Klein, Bob Lubell, Cindy Once again, thank you Mike! Niggemyer, Richard Rothrock and Margie Traband Contributing Photographers: Grand Lubell Photography – 419-882-1984 Art Bronson Printing/Mailing by: Millstream-Kennedy Inc. Findlay, Ohio Topics Advertising Susan K. Zurawski – 419-868-9363 [email protected] THE TOLEDO CLUB TOPICS Copyright 2015 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. The Toledo Club Topics is published eleven times per year OUR MISSION by The Toledo Club • 235 14th Street • Toledo, OH, 43604 419-243-2200 • 419-254-2969 Fax • www.toledoclub.org The mission of The Toledo Club, since 1889, is to enrich the lives of its members by providing a luxurious private club experience in a financially ON THE COVER: Philanthropist Russ Ebeid stands in front of a mural by Yusef Lateef and Ivan Kende at the ProMedica responsible manner with extraordinary social and recreational activities Ebeid Institute for Population Health. that foster friendship, fellowship, and pride among members. Photo2 by GrandNO LubellVEMBER Photography. 2015 President’s MESSAGE
Friends, I have to be honest – following the writing abilities of past presidents Zerbey and Fedderke is a big challenge for a CPA, but I’ll do my best not to put you to sleep. In the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Club President John Fedderke. Looking back at what the Club has been able to accomplish under his guidance is impressive to say the least. The mortgage has been paid down, the HVAC system has been upgraded, our IT infrastructure has been upgraded and many of our exterior windows have been refurbished. In addition, our financial position has continued to improve under his direction. Thank you John! I am excited to report that the fall season is starting off in very promising fashion. We’ve hired a new chef; we’ve secured Ed Mackiewicz as our new food and beverage director, and despite poor weather, our Party in the Parking Lot was a success. Our busy event season and winter squash league are around the corner and I’m looking forward to seeing the Club and the parking lot full on a daily basis. Speaking of the parking lot, it continues to be one of the biggest issues we are faced with. We know it needs to be fixed and we have a plan in place to do it. I would be remiss if I didn’t comment on the passing of Bill Vaughan. It goes without saying that Bill was a class act and a tremendous member. As many of you know, he helped to manage the Club during a very difficult time. Bill is the reason I joined the Club and became involved in the Finance Committee. Bill was a terrific man and mentor. He will be missed and remembered. Becoming involved in the Finance Committee helped me to gain a better understanding of the Club and to develop more friendships. If you are not currently serving on one of our many committees and would be interested in doing so, please let me or one of the committee chairs know. I would highly encourage you to consider it. Cheers,
Aaron Swiggum President
NOVEMBER 2015 3 UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CLUB
November 1 NFL day in the Tavern November 3 First Tuesday November 6 Prime Rib November 7 Armed Services Dinner / Bend and Brew / Dining in the Sports Grill & Tavern (MDR closed) November 8 NFL day in the Tavern 63 November 12 President’s Dinner MEMBER COMMENT CARDS RECEIVED November 14 Dining in the Sports Grill & Tavern SEPTEMBER 1 – SEPTEMBER 30 (MDR closed) November 15 NFL day in the Tavern November 19 Third Thursday in the Tavern - Tequila / Great Books Club November 20 Beaujolais Nouveau arrives November 21 Dining in the Sports Grill & Tavern 96.82% (MDR closed) POSITIVE November 22 NFL day / TJO Bistro Series November 26 Thanksgiving Buffet November 28 MDR closed / Ohio State-Michigan Game November 29 NFL day / Brunch
MEMBER COMMENTS REMINDER: “ First time dining at T.C. Great Food and beverage minimums can be reached atmosphere! Will be back!” with food and beverages purchased anywhere in the Club, including take out orders and Stone Oak Country Club members wine orders. “ Our meals each had a unique blend The amount is calculated by $ spent before tax (or service charge on banquets). To see of wonderful herbs, for lovely entrees. a tally of purchases that count toward your The pear tart was just the right size minimum, log into your online account at toledoclub.org,toledoclub and
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Jesse S. .” “ Great night in the Tavern. Cheers!” Ian M. “ The steak was perfection. A++++” David D. “ Mike Goodson has stepped up during a difficult time and did an excellent job. Lobster dinner was great.” Rich R. “ The Mideast dinner was exceptional The views expressed in The Toledo Club Topics and a delightful surprise.” are not necessarily those of The Toledo Club T.B. 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 2015 by The Toledo Club. All rights reserved.
4 NOVEMBER 2015 MARK YOUR CALENDARS UPCOMING EVENTS FUTURE CLUB EVENTS AROUND THE CITY
December 4 Dickens Dinner Toledo Repertoire Theatre December 8, 9, 10 Parade of Trees Tartuffe by Moliere December 9 Wine & Glitter November 13–15, 19–22 December 13 Parade of Trees and Brunch December 15, 16, 17 Parade of Trees Toledo Symphony December 19 Tea Dance Chamber Series December 20 Parade of Trees and Brunch Fairy Tales and Franck November 1 December 31 New Year’s Eve Gala The Schumann Project November 20 and 21 Pop Series Cirque De Noel November 28
Didn’t see your photo Huntington Center in the last issue of Ringling Bros. Circus November 1 at 11 AM and 3 PM “The Toledo Club Topics”? Darius Rucker To see many more photos November 20 at 7:30 PM or to order photo prints... Valentine Theatre visit: www.TheClubphotos.org Alvin Ailey II November 1 at 7 PM Greater Tuna (In Studio A) November 6 at 8 PM November 7 at 8 PM OCTOBER November 8 at 2 PM ANNIVERSARIES The Legend of Sleepy Hollow November 7 at 2 PM 15 years Mel Brooks’ The Producers Michael B. Goetz November 1/00 15 years November 12 at 7 PM Thomas J. Manahan November 1/00 15 years Greater Tuna (In Studio A) November 13 at 8 PM +25 years November 14 at 8 PM Nancy D. Day November 1/69 46 years November 15 at 2 PM Josephine K. Reiser November 1/69 46 years All Hands on Deck! David B. Seibenick November 1/73 42 years November 14 at 2 PM Peter L. Moran November 1/77 38 years UT Marching Band: Fall Concert David Quinn November 1/77 38 years November 21 James C. Loss November 1/82 33 years Frank D. Jacobs November 1/86 29 years Ballet Theatre of Toledo: The Nutcracker November 27, 28, 29 Robert W. Lucas November 3/86 29 years
NOVEMBER 2015 5 PRESIDENT’S DINNER 2015 • PRESIDENT’S DINNER 2015 KEYNOTEPRESIDENT’S SPEAKER DINNER 2015 KEEPING IT SIMPLE My first meeting with Russ Ebeid at Dearborn’s
Fairlane Club was certainly not as expected. I had read about his unassuming persona, T a contradiction to his enormous success.
There were stories that he acted more like the
service staff than the owner of a private club.
“Hey Russ, can you break a twenty?” a patron
bellowed from across the room. Russ Ebeid,
millionaire philanthropist, promptly reached
in his pocket and fulfilled the request. After
spending a morning together, I can report this
CEO in a warm-up jacket is just an ordinary
guy; a real mensch!
by Bob Lubell
photos by Grand Lubell Photography
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and Lebanese. His old high school in the neighborhood was Holy Career Redeemer, now Cristo Rey. He attributes much of his success to the Russell J. Ebeid (it’s pronounced ‘Ee-bide’) was born in Detroit to Catholic nuns and their patience for the young boy. One English teacher, hardworking Lebanese immigrants. In an interview on an Arab awareness Sister Paracleta, he honors on a regular basis. Somehow he manages to website he sponsors, he said, “My dad was a knapsack immigrant. He mention her in every conversation as responsible for saving his came here not knowing what he was looking for, necessarily—but he knew life and putting him on the path of success. Recently he funded what he was leaving behind.” His father was a stone setter. He moved replacement windows for Cristo Rey and dedicated them in the name rocks to create terraced farm land. Still in his teens, the elder Ebeid bought of Sister Paracleta. a cheap ticket to America. With no English, he pinned a card to his chest; Russ chose General Motors Institute (now Kettering University) in Flint, written in Arabic, it said “Get me to Detroit.” Strangers did the rest. Michigan, graduating with bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in Russ continues, “It’s hard to fathom the risks he must have taken in a new 1963. “GMI was an easy choice. It was work study so I had no tuition. land, without money, language, or contacts. I can’t even with certainty And I graduated with a job.” More recently Kettering University awarded tell myself that I would have had the courage to make the journey—let’s Ebeid an honorable doctor of management degree. He commented at the face it, steerage class wasn’t exactly Captain’s Quarters with a view of the 2008 ceremony, “While I’ve had the good fortune of being knighted by ocean, let alone conquer the obstacles.” several foreign governments and receiving other forms of distinguished recognition, nothing is more valuable than receiving an honorary degree Landing in America, the senior Mr. Ebeid found work as a potato chip from one’s own alma mater.” maker, a tailor, a grocery store clerk, and finally a tool and die maker at General Motors. Russell’s mom learned English and worked odd jobs until General Motors put Ebeid to work in a maintenance position in a she was 83 years old. Overcoming a simple start, the family’s mission Detroit plant. He quickly moved up to maintenance supervisor and later became the education of their two sons. senior mechanical engineer. He furthered his education at Wayne State University, earning a master of science degree in industrial engineering “Reflecting on my own childhood while studying on our family’s dining in 1967. room table, my father would stand over my shoulder and watch me do my calculus homework. Limited to a grade school education in a foreign Life was good at GM with the promise of a position of plant manager language, I knew he did not know what I was doing, but his presence at some point. Russ had security. He was husband to Carolee and made an indelible imprint on my memory. While his dining room table is father to four children (today add four grandchildren and two great long gone, his vision imparted upon me his care, concern and support for grandchildren). There was no reason for change until 1970. Several a better life for his two sons; a vibrant and strong trait of Arab families,” business acquaintances encouraged him to visit a construction site in Ebeid said in a speech at Kettering University honoring the Ebeid Family Carlton, Michigan. It was a start-up float glass factory to become known Fund Scholarship winners on April 12, 2014. He continued, saying that the as Guardian Industries. scholarship winners were at his “dining room table.” The Guardian Glass Company was founded in Detroit in 1938, as The Ebeid life was simple in southwest Detroit where he spent his early a windshield manufacturer. In 1957, the company filed Chapter 11 years. A true neighborhood of ethnicity; Germans, Armenians, Hungarians bankruptcy, the same year Bill Davidson (later to become Detroit Piston’s and Palace owner), would take over his family’s business as president. Davidson was a maverick who was sued multiple times for ‘using other’s technology without permission.’ The first ‘borrowed technology’ would be a new float glass plant in Carlton. Float glass, a product achieved by floating molten glass on a bath of liquid tin, is a design owned by Pilkington of the UK. Pilkington perfected the process in 1960, and granted licenses to Libbey Owens Ford, Pittsburgh Plate Glass and a few others. When Davidson approached Pilkington for a license, the answer was there were enough facilities, so no thanks. That didn’t stop Bill Davidson: he built a plant without a license. With experts lured awayy from working float glass plants and with the expertise of Toledo Engineering, a glass furnace architect, Guardian was born.
(Far Left) The Russel J. Ebeid Recreation Center on the campus of Lourdes University will open in 2016. (Left) The Ebeid Hospice Residence at Flower Hospital in Sylvania.
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I feel secure enough in my accomplishments to stand tall and to say I’m an Arab American.... “ I’m giving back to the community. – Russ Ebeid ” Russ couldn’t imagine leaving a secure job with four children for a Jewish man and a Lebanese Christian go in business together and have rogue facility. Guardian had a reputation at the time of selling budget so much success?” replacement glass. Davidson was going to operate outside of Pilkington’s Guardian Industries now employs over 19,000 people in twenty-four blessings and this plant had made nothing. Nevertheless, Russ risked countries on five continents. It is the third largest flat glass producer in the it all to lead the plant’s maintenance team. He said, “It was all guess world, with 83 facilities and annual sales approaching six billion dollars. work. All we had were memories, no plans. It took a long time to make In September of 2011, and after visiting more than 84 countries, Russ seed (bubble) free glass. Then we figured it out and we were selling retired as chairman emeritus. product.” When asked about the lack of technology/licensing agreements Russ responded, “Somewhat later and behind closed doors there was a meeting of minds. The subject just went away.” Guardian Philanthropy continued to make waves in the industry. (In 1989, Guardian was ordered to pay its competitor Johns Manville $38 million for stealing fiberglass- One of the early acts of Russ Ebeid’s giving was the windows at Cristo making technology.) Ray, although his influence has gone beyond glass. He has helped set goals for education, and in 2012, all 46 graduates were accepted to a None of this brave behavior slowed down Russell Ebeid. After several college. Cristo Rey has a longer school day and year, and counseling to engineering and manufacturing assignments, he was named plant prepare students with a broad range of academic abilities for college. manager of the Kingsburg, California, facility and honored as the All students at Cristo Rey participate in a work study program which Employee of the Year in 1979. Guardian expanded into Europe in 1981, finances the majority of the cost of the education and offers real world job and Ebeid’s responsibility was broadened; he was named group vice experience, similar to his GMI experience. president. Shortly after Guardian Industries became a private company in 1985, he was chosen one of four directors and assumed the presidency A great deal of his philanthropy has happened here in Toledo. There are of the glass group. Russ gives a lot of credit to his friend Bill Davidson some recurring roots in the Glass City. Toledo Engineering built his first for his generosity and encouragement. “Where else but America could a plant and he had many dealings with Harold McMaster and Glasstech,
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the world’s leading authority on tempered glass. His children, Kevin and Last year, he gifted $2 million dollars to the Arab American National Carrie Ebeid, started Knight Industries, a wholesale glass distributor in Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. He said in an interview he hopes to Toledo in 1987. And his granddaughter is a Lourdes University graduate inspire other Arab Americans “to stand up, be proud of their identity and and currently a ProMedica emergency room nurse. He said in a December give back.” After 9/11, a lot of Arabs cowered because we were getting 2008 Toledo Blade article, “I know I’m a Michigander, but I had Toledo a lot of flack,” he said. “I feel secure enough in my accomplishments to roots, in a way, for 38 years.” stand tall and to say I’m an Arab American and I didn’t bomb anybody. I’m giving back to the community.” His Toledo giving began at Lourdes University. Russ liked Lourdes since it reminded him of Holy Redeemer in Detroit. First was the Russell J. Ebeid More recently Russ bought Fairlane Club, a private club in Dearborn, Student Center in Delp Hall and then the Ebeid Academic Hall. More Michigan, at a bank auction. There are about 1,300 members at this recently the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center; groundbreaking was in former Ford Motor Co. facility. It was rundown after the great recession, September 2015, with the dedication to take place in summer 2016. The but he promises to rebuild it. There are several dining rooms, an nearly 49,000 square foot building is the beginning of Lourdes sporting enormous gym, track, indoor and outdoor pool, basketball and indoor centers with plans for future expansion. Seating capacity for games is and outdoor tennis courts and a restaurant. Don’t be surprised if you projected at 1,000. The first new building on the Lourdes University mid- find him giving a tour to a bride or checking the pool. Russ said if it ever campus will continue the Mission style architecture of the main campus. makes money he’ll share with his employees. “I am very pleased to provide the impetus for this facility since it is my Russ Ebeid told Toledo Blade writer Keith Burris that he loves Toledo; belief that academics and athletics are the complementary attributes particularly the people. He says it is “a handshake town,” where folks needed to develop our leaders of tomorrow in this competitive world,” keep their word. In some cities, he said, a hundred contracts don’t make says Mr. Ebeid on the Lourdes website. Ebeid is a member of Lourdes a deal solid. The value he places on being fair and honest, as well University board of directors. as the personal interest he takes in his charitable endeavors, reflect The next act of giving was the Ebeid Hospice Residence on the campus of Russell Ebeid’s philosophy and his belief in keeping life simple. Flower Hospital in Sylvania. This ProMedica 12-bed, free-standing hospice facility was named in honor of his parents. Ebeid’s mother suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and the center is his way to give back. Ebeid pledged $1 million toward the state-of-the-art building with 24-hour acute care, private rooms, large family rooms and courtyards. “Toledo is a good community with good people and I’m proud to leave a legacy to my family with this gift to the ProMedica Continuing Care Services Foundation,” said PRESIDENT’S Ebeid at its dedication. 2 015 DINNER ProMedica CEO Randy Oostra challenged Russ Ebeid about Toledo’s “food desert.” A food desert is a neighborhood with no healthy grocery NOVEMBER 12 stores. Russ admitted he didn’t know much about the idea of food deserts, 6 PM cocktails | 7:15 PM dinner but after some study he agreed to donate $1.5 million to ProMedica to establish the ProMedica Ebeid Institute for Population Health. The Institute $300 per person is under construction and will become a healthy food market. Located on Surf & Turf Uptown Green at Madison and 18th, it is only four blocks from The Toledo Beef tenderloin Bordelaise & Atlantic lobster tail Club. Included will be services from community organizations, a dental Keynote Speaker: Russell J. Ebeid facility, financial literacy programs and job training. The opening is slated for early 2016. Russ now serves as a director for ProMedica.
Back in Michigan, Ebeid also created the Russell J. Ebeid ACCESS Scholarship for Arab American Students Fund for disadvantaged Arab- Americans and people of color at his alma mater Kettering University as well as Lourdes University. And he funds scholarships to Wayne State University where he received a master’s degree. He personally evaluates every award and tracks the students’ progress. He said, “I don’t fund endowments. I won’t write a check and then disappear. I need to follow up and make sure they don’t screw it up.” He has had over a 95 percent success rate.
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10 NOVEMBER 2015 NOVEMBER 2015 11 that’s... Rich! by Richard Rothrock FORGET THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES: HA!REMEMBERING WHEN MICHIGAN and OHIO WENT TO WAR
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his month, on Saturday, November 28, fans of the University of For decades, nothing much came from this unresolved ownership. T Michigan and Ohio State University (sorry, I refuse to follow the The citizens of the area managed to live together peacefully. Then current trend of including or capitalizing “The” in college names) will in 1825, the Erie Canal opened in New York and made it easier for gather in the Tavern for the annual gridiron showdown between the people on the east coast to access the Great Lakes. In a time before Buckeyes and the Wolverines. Based on the last few years, it would highways and railroads, water was the only way to travel. Ohioans appear that Ohio State will continue its winning streak, though one can envisioned making the mouth of the Maumee the new gateway to never count out plucky Michigan rising to the occasion and springing a the west. Plans included a new canal that would connect Lake Erie surprise. What many of the fans proudly wearing their scarlet and gray with the Mississippi River. or maize and blue may not realize is that this annual fall ritual is just the The village of Miami (present day Toledo) was going to be the latest manifestation of an ancient interstate conflict going back almost new boomtown. 200 years. Naturally, Michigan disputed Ohio’s claims. They began to encourage You see, back in the 19th century, what we now call Michigan and Ohio Michigan residents to settle in the Strip. Ohioans regarded these almost went to war over, of all things, Toledo. That’s right: Toledo. The interlopers as illegals and agitators. Events started to come to a head problem really got started because of the poor quality of the maps at the in the mid-1830s when the territory of Michigan filed for statehood time. The original lines for Ohio’s borders were drawn using maps that with the Toledo Strip included as part of their borders. incorrectly placed where the Great Lakes were. As a result, Ohio thought their boundary was further north than it is today while Michigan thought Ohio, naturally, objected. its border was further south along the shores of the Maumee River. The In February 1835, Ohio governor Robert Lucas moved to block result was the creation of an 8-mile wide area of disputed land called Michigan’s claims by creating a county government within the Strip the Toledo Strip. and naming it after himself. Hence, the creation of Lucas County with Toledo as its county seat. Michigan territorial governor Stevens
12 NOVEMBER 2015 that’s... Rich Mason (known as the “Baby Governor” because of his young age of 21) countered by mustering the Michigan militia and occupying the Strip all the way down to the north shore of the Maumee. Lucas called out his militia and moved them to the south shore of the Maumee with Perrysburg as their headquarters. As they say, tensions were high. The Ohio troops started calling the Michiganders “bloodthirsty villains of the deepest eye” and gave them the nickname “Wolverines” because they thought their character reflected the temperament of that vicious animal. The Michigan troops began calling themselves that as a symbol of pride.
ormer president John Quincy Adams was firmly on F Michigan’s side: “Never in the course of my life have I known a controversy of which all the right was so clearly on one side and all the power so overwhelmingly on the other.” What Ohio had was political power. Just as now, Ohio was a powerful swing state that could play a major part in the upcoming 1836 presidential election. A large enough one that Democratic President Andrew Jackson did not wish to risk alienating the population or leaders of the Buckeye state. Jackson, hoping to quell the conflict, asked that a new survey be undertaken to determine the correct border. Michigan, however, was quite sure that such a survey would not end in their favor so once the survey began, they dispatched their militia to stop it. The result was the Battle of Phillips Corner, one of the least known battles in U.S. history (and deservedly so). In truth, it should not even be called a battle. The Michigan militia surprised the survey team while they relaxed on a Sunday. Shots were fired though it is unclear in which direction. The survey team said the Michigan soldiers fired on them. Michigan forces said they fired in the air to scare them away. What we do know is that nobody got hurt. The survey team ran south into Ohio. Michigan’s forces captured nine members of the team and placed them in jail in Tecumseh and hoped Ohio would “invade” and try to free them. Mason authorized the Monroe County sheriff to deputize posses to move down into the Strip and remove known agitators with Ohio leanings. This resulted in the second confrontation between the two states. When the sheriff attempted to arrest Ben Stickley, one of his sons stabbed the sheriff with a penknife, then fled south. The wound was not major, but Michigan asked for the assailant to be extradited for trial anyway. Ohio refused. Feeling that no headway was getting made, Jackson offered another compromise. If Michigan would renounce its claims to
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14 NOVEMBER 2015 ARMED SERVICES DINNER by Joe Zerbey
Saturday, November 7, 2015 • Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres (Red Room) - 6 PM • Dinner (MDR) - 7:30 PM
Most of the members of The Toledo Club have been touched by the military in one form or another. Fifty-eight current members of the Club, all men, have worn the uniform of their country serving Current Toledo Club members who across the globe. Every branch of the armed services, except the US Coast Guard, is represented by served in the Armed Services:* the uniforms they wore. One of our members wore the uniform of the German army. Richard P. Anderson Robert L. Maxwell There are WWII, Cold War, Vietnam, Korean and Desert Storm veterans. A diverse military Mark Bartman Boyd O. Montgomery occupational service had them flying planes or being ground pounders in the infantry, navigators on James W. Blumer Carl Morton warships, clerks, mechanics, doctors, dentists, with rank from private to command sergeant major to Charles A. Brown James M. Murray a 2-star major general. William F. Buckley James F. Nooney There are many stories to tell and some not. There are scars and memories that bring tears. There John H. Burson Steven Nordhaus are happy times and times of achievement, bravery and service above self. They served their buddies, Edward A. Cassidy Shannon Nordhaus their flag and their country. Many left loved ones for long periods and some of our members never John K. Clement Luke Nordhaus came home. John Crisp Norm Nordhaus And so it is that our Club, The Toledo Club honors the present day members of the military with John R. Cromly Austin Nordhaus a night of pageantry and respect. As we salute the uniformed men and women who will be our Milo L. Danzeisen Robert E. O’Brien guests on Saturday, November 7, we also give thanks to those who have gone before by holding this Willis F. Day III William M. Phipps special event. Dennis R. Degnan Alfred W. Reiser, Jr. That special night will start with a reception in the Red Room. A bugler will sound mess call as our Robert I. Finkel Lowell E. Roe guests are escorted to the main dining room for a sumptuous dinner of shrimp and filet mignon. Each Glenn L. Fitkin Harold Roe military guest will be introduced and then the orchestra will play the service song of every branch of R. Bruce Foster David R. Ryerson the armed services and those who wore that uniform will stand to attention with pride and respect. A Truman A. Greenwood Helmut T. Schirm very special and moving POW-MIA ceremony will then be conducted to help us remember those still missing, those brave young men and women who have yet to come home. Following dinner there will Neal E. Gregory Richard M. Schroeder be an after-party in the Sports Grille & Tavern. Fred J. Harrington Kenneth R. Smith Daniel J. Haslinger David Joseph Stark It is important for the members to attend in force. You can help by sponsoring our military guests at a John F. Hayward Spencer D. Stone, Sr. cost of $45 per person or $90 for military with spouse. Table sponsorships are available at $250. Robert Lee Kalb Eric J. Summons George M. Korhumel Thomas R. Tousley Edward S. Kraemer Thomas R. Uhler Paul M. Kraus Ernest W. Weaver Harley J. Kripke Edward F. Weber Michael Douglas Kunkel Hugh D. White, Sr. Robert W. Lucas Frederic Daniel Wolfe Frank P. Manning Joseph H. Zerbey IV
“The soldier is the Army. * Based on previous survey. Call Nathalie Helm at 419-254-2980 to be included. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is also a citizen. Committee: In fact, the highest obligation and Joe Zerbey, Chair Mike Mori privilege of citizenship is that of Mike and Sue Goetz Jim Knapp bearing arms for one’s country.” Bruce Foster Marianne Ballas Tom Uhler Haraz Ghanbari – George S. Patton Jr.
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NOVEMBER 2015 17 THE TOLEDO CLUB’S Junior Squash by John Seidel PROGRAM
The trophies displayed consist of the awards our juniors have accumulated over the past three seasons!
The Toledo Club has a bountiful supply of thriving traditions: on to play in the collegiate ranks, The Party in the Parking Lot, the Wild Game Dinner, the Parade further adding to the reputation of Trees, Armed Services Dinner and the Presidents Dinner, to of The Toledo Club squash. name but a few. Another successful tradition at The Toledo Club Family Connection Counts approaching participation numbers of almost 40 percent of the club’s membership is the squash program. A derivative of that For many juniors it’s all about program is the stalwart junior squash program at the TC. the family; with a mom or dad already playing, it’s easier to get the kids involved. Current families with kids playing from Far from the elegant dining rooms and hallways of The Toledo the 2015 winter squash roster are listed on the next page. (The Club, this tradition of excellence was started in the late 1970s strength of family at the TC can never be denied!) in the form of juniors learning and playing the game of squash. Prior to teaching professionals being a part of the TC staff, if The Teaching Professionals your father or grandfather didn’t introduce you to the game, your While it’s great to have family ties to squash, having a dedicated being introduced came through friends or acquaintances - or you teaching professional on staff has propelled our juniors to new simply believed that squash was only a veggie! heights! Tom Rumpler was the first to offer formal instructions The junior program has evolved over the years to include access to kids during his brief tenure 1979-1980 here in Toledo. Charlie to other aspects of the athletic department, but the core that come McKnight followed Rumpler for a five year stint from 1980-1985 back year after year do so for the squash. For decades the and produced the first of several successful duos to partake in the junior program has been a fun, program in the form of Rob Bruno and John Sprenger. Billy Austin casual and benign way to introduce aptly filled in once McKnight left the squash scene and, after his children to the game. The first step two years, John Seidel was hired in 1988, and is still with the Club for the youngest players (ages 8 today. These dedicated professionals have helped to build one of plus) has been a mix of some basic the most successful squash programs in both the midwest and instructions followed by a healthy the United States. The junior program has proved to be a vital session of squash hockey which all segment of the squash program and a contributory element to participants can readily play; the The Toledo Club as a whole. primary mission being to simply have The Players fun on the squash court! It all starts with fun! Hundreds of junior players Rob Bruno and John Sprenger were both sons of squash have been introduced to this lifelong playing members who took to the game with the help from game at the TC since it began in the late 70s. They have gone professionals Rumpler, McKnight and Austin. Bruno was the first through the program, learned the game, the traditions and the high school aged player to ever win The Toledo Club Squash etiquette, and embraced the camaraderie of the sport. Some of Championship in 1983, beating Sprenger in the final. To be an these juniors went on to play recreationally, while others went All-American in squash requires that you finish in the top 20 of all collegiate squash players. Rob Bruno went on to become an
18 NOVEMBER 2015 All-American at the State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Toledo with a wealth of Brook , while Sprenger attended the United States Naval Academy Canadian squash knowledge! (USNA). Sprenger was a four time All-American in addition to Scott Schoenberger went being the recipient of “The Sword” an honor reserved for the top through the junior program and athlete at USNA. This established him alongside some esteemed played recreationally at Denison company, including Roger Staubach and David Robinson. University until the coach saw The friends and rivals still love to compare notes on their careers, him play and convinced him with Sprenger irking Bruno about his four All-American certificates to try out for the team that he and Bruno jabbing Sprenger about the champion’s board at The played on his senior year! Toledo Club being bereft of his name! Bradley and Riley Seidel also went through the Casey Garwood was the next junior to reach the collegiate ranks junior program with Andy Effler. Bradley decided on the USNA and he also decided to matriculate at the USNA. Garwood also pipeline of Toledo juniors. He played varsity squash for all four reached lofty heights as a two time All-American. In addition, years, and was chosen as captain of the team his senior year, Garwood was also honored with the Intercollegiate Sportsmanship playing as high as #2 singles. Riley Seidel chose to play lacrosse Award given to the “best sportsman in college squash!” Garwood instead of squash in college. and Al “AJ” Sprenger came through the TC junior ranks together Ryan Leslie came through the junior program with early rival Ben and Sprenger also opted to attend the USNA. Al Bogart. Leslie continued to play while Sprenger just missed All-American accolades as The following members listed in the Bogart went to high school hockey. Leslie a junior and sadly, as a senior, the ball changed 2015 winter league roster either have kids became the first junior since Rob Bruno from hardball to softball. This change did not in the program or have kids that have to win the club championship as he complement the hard hitting game of Sprenger, been involved at some time: upset former club champions Rich Effler and he missed out on matching All-American and Drew Snell to take the title in 2014. certificates with his teammate Garwood. Ishrat Husain + Zak Leslie is enrolled at Drexel University and Jeremy Hopple was the next junior in line for Bradley Laking + Jaxon is trying out for the team there this fall. college squash and was recruited to play for Dave Kouba + Maya + Max Rochester University, but decided to play golf in Dave Myers + Parker Boomerang Effect college instead! Paul Lewandowski + Michael One of the by-products of the junior Ross Revenaugh and Berkley Wells worked Laura Berling + Audrey + Christian squash program is the “Boomerang on their games via a summer intern program Tim Schmidt + Aiden Effect.” Many of our past juniors go away to much success. Revenaugh played #1 singles Earl McKinney + Daniel to school, or spend their early career in for Army at West Point and Wells played #4 at Brett Seymour + Carter + Maya the big cities of Chicago, Columbus or Indy only to swing back to Toledo and Saint Lawrence University. Arthur Zepf also Joe Clarke + Reagan The Toledo Club once they determine attended USNA and played on the Junior Kevin Carmony + Nick + Tyler Varsity team there. that they have seen enough. The Toledo Dave Ensing + Gretchen Rohm + Drew Club’s winning McQueenie Cup team Drew Snell came late to The Toledo Club Scott Libbe + Brecken of eight Toledo Club players consisted squash party. Snell started playing as a Mike and Lori Mack + Gavin + Ethan of four products of the junior program! sophomore in high school, but he threw George and Kathleen Hack + Brian Drew Snell, Andy Effler, Rich Effler himself at the game full bore. He committed Dan Schmitt and Sara Haynes + Syndey and Ryan Leslie were all a part of that himself enough to play singles at Denison John and Laurie Leslie + Ryan championship team. Conversely, our University and was captain of the team his Dave Snell + Drew + JD neighbor to the north – the Detroit senior year. P. James Burnor + Jim + Ben Athletic Club – was without a junior Andy Effler was the next in line for college John and Joette Collins + Scotty + Julie squash program, but after seeing our results they now have a junior program squash. Andy attended the University of Dave Effler + Andy, Rich, Tim, Dan, Western Ontario before returning home to Devon and Kelly starting up this year! University of Dock Treece + Dock David The Pipeline is Full! Bill Wolff + Michael + Patrick The junior squash program currently has Fateh Ahmed + Salen + Wasay several quality players in the pipeline, Todd Hoyt + Bradley including Audrey Berling, Maya Kouba, Steve Bogart + Ben, Claire, Lucy Brian Hack, Parker Myers, Zak Husain, Jim and Erin Burnor + Peyton Carter Seymour, Max Kouba, and Craig Joseph + Paul Wasay and Saleh Ahmed playing in the Bruce Schoenberger + Scott league. Many others are enrolled in the Eddie Lee + Isabell program, and are waiting their turn to Mike Hensien + Jeffrey (Continued on page 20)
NOVEMBER 2015 19 (Continued from page 19) enroll in league play. Audrey Berling was our 2015 Most Improved the current generation to higher heights as they achieve accolades Player who, along with Maya Kouba, has the chance to be the best of their own. Buckle up, it’s promising to be quite a fun ride! female player(s) at The Toledo Club since long- time tier 2 player, The Saturday Junior program starts on Saturday, December Lisa Holman. As these juniors continue to play and improve, the 5 at 9 AM in the squash area. Please contact John Seidel for tradition of quality juniors emerging from The Toledo Club squash more details at extension 2962. scene is in solid hands. The legacy of our past juniors helps to thrust DID YOU KNOW By Cindy Niggemyer Squash at the Historic Toledo Club
Hopefully all of our Toledo Club Topics readers know that we are celebrating the 100th birthday of Squash – As It Is and Is Not Played our beautiful building. In doing Something about the Game That Is Creating Hundreds of research for our centennial edition, “Squash Widows” Among the Wives of Toledo Club Members I found another Toledo Topics magazine that was published for a by SQUIBB few years beginning 1925. In several of those magazines were articles NOW THAT squash racquets are occupying its possibilities as a further hideous torture on about the new squash courts that had the minds, muscles and dinner hours of the his relentless persecution of the Christians. been added to our building. This one many Toledo Club members, it might not He had soon evolved a plan which exceeded was published in April of 1926. Yes, be amiss to devote some thought to the in insidiousness the famed contests of the it is written in a more cumbersome origin of the game and a few helpful hints Gladiators and the mastication of human twenties language than you are for beginners. beings by the kings of the jungle. used to reading, but it celebrates the squash sport in a “tongue Squash was first played in the year 65 A.D. and cheek” way. Additional by the inmates of a Russian asylum for magazine editions can be found cross-eyed maniacs. It owes its inception to at www.toledosattic.org/92-essays/ and derives its name from Doctor Xlophone culthistory/116-toledotopics. Squashus, Dean of the institution who sought We have many local historical a single panacea for the double affliction of sources, and toledosattic.org is a his patients. great one. He was confident that the visual activity and lightning optical shifts required to follow the angles of the bounding ball would soon unscramble the most viciously crossed eyes in the empire. He was equally sure that the Orders were placed throughout all of Rome thoughts of his maniacs would be turned for the construction of squash courts. In the immediately from self-destruction of the interim, Christians were herded like cattle annihilating of others to the single life into conditioning houses where they were purpose of defeating on the courts the surfeited with all the debilitating luxuries of maniac whose name appeared next above the period. Roman punch was their potion on the challenge board. for the morning meal instead of Gaul corn flakes or Caesar rolled oats. The finest of IT IS one of life’s ironies that this game, wines and liquors were hourly pressed upon created for so altruistic a purpose, was them as well as unstinted quantities of soon to be employed in a manner so Chariot Brand cigarettes. contrarily direful. Nero at once recognized (Continued on page 39) 20 NOVEMBER 2015 THIS IS THE SAME EVENING AS THE TOLEDO REP’S PERFORMANCE OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SEPARATELY THROUGH THE VALENTINE BOX OFFICE - 419-242-2787
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26 NOVEMBER 2015 BORDER WAR (continued from page 13) the Toledo Strip, they would get the two thirds of the Upper Peninsula slated to go to Wisconsin. Michigan refused, calling the U.P. nothing but a bunch of useless land full of Indians. This compromise also did not sit well with the residents of the U.P. who were hoping to form their own state called Huron. Heels were dug in on all sides but Jackson made it clear that Michigan would never become a state unless they gave in. And that’s where tensions stayed for a year until the beginning of 1836 when word got out that Congress was about to pay out a bunch of money to the states. You see, the cost of maintaining their militia had brought Michigan to the point of bankruptcy and the only way to get some of that congressional largesse was to become a state. Unfortunately, Jackson was still insisting on his compromise and Governor Mason knew that compromise was still unpopular with his citizens. So Mason did his own compromising. He called what has become known as the “Frostbite Convention” in Ann Arbor in the dead of winter. The delegates who showed rubber-stamped Jackson’s compromise. The Toledo Strip would go to Ohio and the vast majority of the Upper Peninsula would become part of Michigan (Goodbye, Huron. Hello, Lower Peninsula!). The “war” was over. In 1837, Michigan became a state, Toledo was incorporated as an Ohio town, and Governor Mason signed a law moving the University of Michigan from Detroit to Ann Arbor. Soon after, they began to call their sports teams the Wolverines. Coincidence?
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NOVEMBER 2015 29 DINING ROOM by Karen Klein buzz
y goodness gracious, without blustering how can one begin to tell and simple meal without calorie counting. Corn chowder will begin the repast, Mof all the happenings in the MDR this November? This month will be about as after fancy bits of salmon or mushrooms or paté or something that two bites stuffed as the Bird of the Month! Guess who will be flying in? Tom or Thomasina is just rich enough for one to quietly smile with “No thank you, I just couldn’t. Turkey will be featured at Monday Buffets the whole month! Stuff like stuffing, Well, just perhaps one more.” Lobster tail and beef fillet, also known as Surf cranberries, mashed potatoes, gravy and tasty turkey will be abundant. Plus and Turf, a phrase we will not examine for nuances but will accept as a clever pumpkin pie! concept from a 50s ad agency, will center the plate. Dazzling side touches will be proffered by Chef Eric. The pomp of the Sheriff’s Bagpipers and ceremony with Our new Chef Eric will be introduced on First Tuesday, November 3, and Aaron is fun and Mr. Ebeid’s speech will be quite intriguing and have nothing to appraised by all. Trust: he is not the Jell-O King nor is he Chef Boyardee. First do with food. Tuesday folks will hear of his creations and can order accordingly. Word has traveled that he too is looking forward to this event. A piece of his past is The Of course, Chef’s Pairings will whet appetites each week and especially for Boat House on Traverse Bay, which might suggest fish is a well tuned and turned Members’ Jam, November 20. It’s as though a stuffed Pandora’s Box shall be or sautéed or baked or broiled or sauced or stuffed entrée. But do not worry or thrown open for all! And do use the comment cards. Professionals like feedback. fret; meat is a midwestern stalwart enabling one to weather winter and the Just do not stuff with too much blah, blah, blah. need will be addressed appropriately. No long table that evening; but it will be Traditions are big in this young country; one might venture to guess the most Open Seating which means Join Up, Sit Down and Welcome Others, a deed celebrated as family fests are the Fourth of July and of Thanksgiving. These indeed, which after a cocktail and complementary appetizers will be so easy to are OUR dates alone; try shopping for turkey in the Netherlands or Croatia. accomplish. There is one caveat: for each table, someone MUST have a smart Somehow, someway, becoming stuffed at Thanksgiving has become part of the phone stuffed in their pocket to post Election Results. Call in your reservation so tradition. One must have that “contented look” to be judged sufficiently fed. The adequate service can be provided. really big buffet of turkey with all the trimmings, salads, shrimp, desserts galore, Prime Rib, fall vegetables hot potatoes; well, who can resist that? Moreover, elegant table settings and excellent service has almost become the official way why should one? Roast beef, colder weather, scarves and Cabernet go together. to celebrate the holiday. Reservations are VERY necessary. One wonders what Circle November 6. Cocktails preceding in the Red Room loosen the stuffiness of the popularity might be if the Pilgrims had really landed in India. Would we relish any crowd. curried, or tandoor chicken as much? One more question: since by 1620 they KNEW they had not landed in India, why did Sometime in November, the Beaujolais is brought forth. Until the corks they continue to call them Indians? Some are popped, no one really, really is in the know about the quality. Yes, stuffed shirt was probably stubborn. Do the best horses usually breed the best colts, but wine is a enjoy this Day of Thanks for Our Blessings bit different. Taste will tell. Try it. and savor that turkey! Please do notice and march in to the Armed Forces A great innovation this year will be Dinner, November 7, which honors local men in a BIG Super Sunday Brunch AFTER uniform who are always so very pleased Thanksgiving on November 29. Admit by the attention and warm wishes. it; the four days of the Shrimp and steak sound like a excitement of family great pairing for a wonderful dwindle to “If only evening. No tofu here. we can all Survive A special dessert is One More Day.” How planned and you will nice it will be to have feel special everyone smiling, chatting, for attending! giggling, chomping and Mr. Russell Ebeid chewing together before comes to town for that “Bye, See you in the President’s Dinner December.” on November 12. Aaron Nice Stuff. Swiggum, an old fashioned guy at heart, ordered a straight
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NOVEMBER 2015 31 NOVEMBER MEMBER N E W S CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. RIAZ CHAUDHARY Mercy St. Charles announced the appointment of Riaz Chaudhary, A native of Pakistan, Dr. Chaudhary got his medical degree in MD, as chief medical officer for St. Charles. Dr. Chaudhary, an 1970, from King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. He internal medicine physician, has been practicing for nearly 40 years immigrated to the United States in 1972, at age 26 and became in Oregon. He is the founder and president of the Oregon Clinic which a U.S. citizen four years later. He interned at Lakewood (Ohio) is a multispecialty practice with five physicians. The Clinic joined Hospital, then did his residency at the Medical College of Ohio, Mercy in January 2014. now the University of Toledo Medical Center. Throughout the years, Dr. Chaudhary has had multiple leadership Dr. Chaudhary is passionate about teaching the next generation roles within St. Charles and Mercy. He has served 26 years on of physicians. “I am excited to embark on this new endeavor and St. Charles medical executive committee and also has served as really work to enhance partnerships with physicians….” he said. chief of staff at St. Charles, as well as chair of that hospital’s internal He is also active in the community. He is a former president of medicine department and a member of its medical care evaluation the Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce in Oregon and committee. served as president of Rotary Club of Toledo in 2013. A member of The Toledo Club since 2009, Dr. Chaudhary and Dr. Riaz Chaudhary his wife Virginia (Ginny) have four sons, all with careers as professionals. “This is what motivates me – the success of my sons,” he told Blade staff writer Tom Henry in an article about his election to president of Rotary Club. The writer cited Dr. Chaudhary an example of what can happen when a hard-working immigrant comes to America and sticks to his or her dreams. “I feel this country gave me a chance to be successful. I have a deep sense of gratitude. I love this country,” Dr. Chaudhary said.
OHIO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION HONORS TOLEDO AREA LAWYERS OSBA President John D. Holschuh Jr., honored Toledo area attorneys at the annual luncheon meeting of OSBA In Memoriam District 4, held at The Toledo Club. James R. Jeffery, attorney/partner Toledo Club members send their sincerest condolences to with Spengler Nathanson and Donald M. Mewhort, Jr. and James F. White, Jr., partners with Charissa Marconi, whose father Jerome T. “Jerry” Operacz Schumaker, Loop and Kendrick, were honored for 50 years of passed away in mid-October. Mr. Operacz earned a masters service to the legal profession. OSBA, founded in 1880, is a voluntary association representing degree in finance from the University of Toledo and worked for 23,000 members of the bench and bar of Ohio as well as nearly many years at Tenneco Automotive in Monroe, Michigan. 4000 legal assistants and law students. District 4 includes 1189 members who practice in Lucas, Ottawa and Sandusky Counties.
32 NOVEMBER 2015 THIRD THURSDAY IN THE TAVERN
WE STILL NEED YOUR November 19 NEW YEAR’S EVE MEMORIES! 6 PM $20 per person
Catch up with friends, make new ones. Great camaraderie!
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION Topics magazine’s December story about the Best New Year’s Eve Party in Toledo wouldn’t GROUP The Great Books Discussion Group is an opportunity to be complete without the reminiscences and discuss stimulating books with old friends and new. reflections of its members. Send your favorite We read an eclectic combination of the classics and modern memories and photos to The Toledo Club Topics, works. Books are chosen by consensus of the members. Each 235 14th St., Toledo OH 43604, or drop them off month we have a member volunteer to be the discussion leader. We publish the selections several months in advance to at the Front Desk. 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. A TIP OF THE HAT TO Carl White cell 419-461-0888 office 419-242-7471 email carlwhite@bex-net
GEM Energy, of the Rudolph Libbe Group, was ranked November 19, Noon 26th among Solar Power World’s Top Solar Developers Book: The Wright Brothers of 2015, making GEM the highest ranking Ohio-based by David McCullough solar developer on the list. Scott Wm. Libbe, a Toledo Discussion Leader: Fred Harrington Club member since 1982, is executive vice president of Rudolph Libbe Inc. “There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favorite book.” – Marcel Proust
NOVEMBER 2015 33 Introducing new members Member Recognition! new members
Whenever you make a point to RESIDENT: single out a few people for recognition Samuel Ian McCrimmon from a larger group you run the VP of Advancement: University of risk of missing other very deserving Toledo people. Recently, I failed to mention Gopinath R. Upamaka Mike Mori as one of the instrumental Doctor: ProMedica Physicians Sponsored by Neil Garrison, leaders in this year’s Party in the John Skeldon and Matt Rubin Parking Lot. Mike, I am sorry. Mike not only saved the day with a last- JUNIORS: John J. Metzger minute Big Tent installation to protect Mike Mori RUSS WOZNIAK the almost 500 people who braved the Account Manager, Metzgers Sponsored by Matt Rubin, Membership Director rain to attend, he also works hard every year to make sure 419-254-2997 Jackie Barnes and Zak Vassar this event brings in money to the Club and our charitable 419-254-2992 Fax Andrew K. White partners. Thank you Mike! In-house Legal Counsel: [email protected] Benore Logistic Systems, Inc. t is a pleasure to acknowledge Intermediate Members John I Sponsored by Matt Rubin, Skeldon and Rebecca Shope for being selected in the Jackie Barnes and Zak Vassar “20 Under 40 Awards.” This recognizes the best of the young Daniel McKinney www.twitter.com/TheToledoClub Toledo leaders. Congratulations John and Rebecca! John’s President: R.W. Nooney, Inc. mom, the late Mary Chris Skeldon, was honored at this Sponsored by Zak Vassar, year’s Komen Race for the Cure. Thank you Mary Chris! You Aaron Wozniak and John Skeldon Become a Fan of The Toledo Club! are missed. Monique Ward Marketing Consultant The Sports Grill & Tavern Co-Chairs, Zak Huizing and Sposonred by Matt Rubin, Margie Traband, hit a home run with the Third Thursday Zak Vassar and Tim Effler Liquor Tasting. Make an effort to attend the next Third INTERMEDIATE: Thursday in the Tavern. You will be impressed. Rachel Steele Mr. Roger Parker, our general manager, deserves Teacher recognition for something our members may never see. Sponsored by Jackie Barnes, He led the effort to clean out the basement and other Zak Vassar and Matt Rubin clutter-heavy areas of the Club. It’s like the Club shed a BUSINESS FAMILY ton of excess weight. The difference is night and day. Greg Fess A fantastic improvement! Attorney Sponsored by Zak Vassar, Best, Aaron Wozniak and Matt Rubin Russ Wozniak Russ Wozniak Membership Director
34 NOVEMBER 2015 Start The Holidays Right!
Saturday, November 14 10 a.m. Downtown
Balloons! Marching Bands! Horses! And so much more!
NOVEMBER 2015 35 Athletic News Athletics & Squash
Memorial Tournament Dates Lockers Available Announced Lockers are available This double elimination event featuring the top for men and women on players in Northwest Ohio will be held October 19 all levels of the Athletic through November 6. The playoffs for the 8 spots Department. Simply will take place along with our couples’ dinner on notify any member of Friday November 6. The Memorial honors our the athletic staff and we’ll past players such as Al Bennett, Mitch Marciniak, get you into your own Dick Schwertzbaugh, Mike McNeeley, etc, as our locker for the upcoming current players all vie to set their name on the season. Call John at Paul L. Effler Trophy. ext. 2962 for assistance! Charity Open Set For Squash Summer League Results JOHN A. SEIDEL November 19–21 The 2015 Summer Squash League Results featured Athletic Director and Notice to all players in tiers 3-12! Our Charity almost 50 players who went at it this summer! Squash Professional Open committee will be contacting you to play The results are as follows: 419-254-2962 or contribute to our fine causes. Last year we Most Matches Played...... Andy Ranazzi donated over $1500 to the Cherry Street Mission [email protected] Biggest Upward Mover.... Audrey Berling and to the Urban Squash program Racquet Up Most Games Won...... Andy Ranazzi in Detroit. Block the dates to play and to help us reach our goals!
Buckeye vs. Wolverine On Friday, November 27, all players who back their vs. 3rd Party CHALLENGE! respective teams will go at it to kick off rivalry weekend! Sign up behind Court Four to get in on the fun! Matches will start at 11:15 AM and will continue until 3:30 PM. All players will vs. be matched up with a like opponent for this competition. There may be some handicaps given out as well! Last year a solid third party team snuck away with the honors in a tight competition. Team Captains have yet to be announced but be assured that Andy Ranazzi is already recruiting a solid line up for the Blue! Play Ball!
36 NOVEMBER 2015 Athletic News Aquatics & Fitness Center
The Athletic Department will be CLOSED Thursday, with your workout regimen. This year, accept the fact it November 26. We will have regular hours 5 AM-8 PM is hard enough to maintain current weight, so put your on Friday, November 27. weight-loss goals on hold and simply maintain your current weight. Member Courtesy: Please re-rack all weights that you put on in the Fitness Center. This includes the Smith To accept our challenge: Machine, Chest Press Bar, and Seated Calf Raise Machine. 1. Weigh-In November 23, 24 or 25 Battle of the Borders! November 1–28 2. Watch your food intake and remember to drink plenty (AD closed on November 26) of water. You should have had a glass of water before your even walk out the door in the morning. Where does your loyalty lie? Each member will log their workout on the chart in the Fitness Center. Will you be a 3. Exercise busy Buckeye or a Wolverine workouter? The most workouts 4. Weigh-Out January 4, 5 or 6 decide. Whose team will come out on top? Don’t forget to stop in the Tavern to watch the rivalry unfold on Saturday, Santa Run – December 12 CHARISSA MARCONI November 28. The UpTown Toledo 5k Santa BS, WITS Run hits the streets again in Fitness & Aquatics Dir. Holiday Hold-Out December for a festive romp 419-254-2990 It is undeniable that this is a time of year when our health to ring in the holiday season [email protected] can take a backseat to a) the temptations of holiday feasts, in Toledo’s most eclectic arts and b) the hustle and bustle that can suck up free time, and entertainment district. making it more challenging than usual to eat right and stick Toledo’s second Santa Run Join me on will help raise funds for the PUB RUNNERS UpTown Green park. The race www.twitter.com/charissamarconi begins at UpTown Green park and ends at The Toledo Club. With the Parade of Trees and the Sports Grill & Tavern, this is the perfect location to get in from the cold and celebrate post-race. Turkey Trot This fun fitness competition begins November 1. One hour of exercise in the Athletic Department will earn you one turkey. Collect turkeys through November 25. Get involved and stay active during the holiday season! Join any of our classes to help keep your workout from getting stale. Central Catholic Swim Team The swim team will be practicing in The Toledo Club pool on Fridays starting November 6 from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. As stated in the October Topics, the pool will NOT be open at this time to regular swimmers. The team will be practicing in our pool through Participants in the Pub Run on October 1 included Jay Secor, February 2016. Charissa Marconi and Marty Lahey. The run was down to the river and back with a hydration stop at Manhattan's.
NOVEMBER 2015 37 RECENT E v e n ts
JAZZ IN THE MDR September 25, 2015
FIRST RTUESDAY OCTOBER 6, 2015
Event photos by Grand Lubell Photography. See more photos at www.TheClubPhotos.org 38 NOSEPTEMBERVEMBER 20152015 (Continued from page 20) Squash – As It Book your room today! Is and Is Not Spaces are filling up! Played HOLIDAY PARTIES At the termination of six months of dissipation in the conditioning houses, the Christians were ripe for the squash courts. To play squash at all under such conditions involved a torture far more excruciating than the rack. But when it is explained that five hours was set as the minimum period for each game, an enlightened age can have no interest in a description of the gruesome carnage which resulted.
SO LET us draw the veil on this sordid phase of the game’s development and turn our ideas toward a few helpful aids to the novice. Pages might be devoted to this purpose but we shall confine ourselves here to the preparatory measures which should be undertaken before the first timid strides are taken on the courts. Contact the Catering office at 419-254-2981 1. Unearth from your attic the geometry and trigonometry of your school days. Master angles from every angle. Bouncing angles will subsequently develop on the courts that are not in any book but these may be referred to The Smithsonian Institute for analysis.
2. Visit the nearest plastic surgeon and have him transpose in place of your lungs, a set of No. 5 brass riveted leather bellows.
3. Secure from the Secretary of the Navy a 6 foot by 6 foot slab of battleship armor plate. Stand this in an upright position against the wall of your room and run into it at full speed twenty-five times daily. Care should be taken that the countenance is thoroughly smashed at each impact.
4. Completely enclose with wire netting a space having a ground area of 3 acres. Enter the enclosure with a racquet and a peewee or other swift flying bird. As the bird flies about, endeavor to strike it backhand with the racquet. Grace and artistry in fanning the air is one of the prime requisites of the game of squash.
CONSISTENT, conscientious compliance with the above suggestions coupled with a wholesome mind will soon convince you that life is too short anyway and that the game should be relegated to the dark ages from which it sprang.
NOVEMBER 2015 39 Perspectives From
tequila ZAC HUIZING &Sunday Funday Co-Chairman 419-720-5300 Bus. The Fantasy Football league is going strong. Join the dozen 419-419-9574 Cell member league on Sunday afternoons for half-off appetizers [email protected] and drink specials. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the weekly winner’s trophy to see who is besting the group. There is great MARGIE TRABAND energy in the Tavern; come be part of Sunday Fundays. Co-Chairman 419-509-2881 Cell Bend and Brew [email protected] Third On Saturday, November 7, starting at 11 AM, the Sports Grill & Tavern will be teaming up with the Athletic Committee to host a Thursday Bend and Brew. We will have a 60-minute yoga session instructed The Third Thursday liquor tasting was a great success in by Yoga David, then the class will enjoy a cold beverage from a craft Become a Fan of The Toledo Club! October! Bob Lubell captivated the crowd with his knowledge brewery. Keep an eye out for a flyer with more information. of gin. The Tavern was alive with many members participating in the tasting while others socialized. The November liquor The Ohio State University vs will be tequila with fiesta themed appetizers. While the University of Michigan weather is turning cold, we will be thinking warm thoughts The Michigan-Ohio State football rivalry, known as The Game by with margaritas. In November, the babysitting service will have some followers, will be played on November 28. Come up to the a Thanksgiving themed craft for the kids to complete while the Tavern to root for the Buckeyes or Wolverines. parents are enjoying the tasting and camaraderie. Tastings last about 30 minutes and start at 6:30 PM. We hope to see you Tavern Menu on November 19. As a reminder, one of the signature events in The Tavern menu will be revamped in the coming months; keep the Tavern is the Third Thursday night. This year we’ve added a lookout for new additions as we tweak with healthier and a slight twist. Each month the tasting will be different liquor. winter items. If you don’t care to participate in the tasting, you are still We look forward to seeing everyone around the Tavern, welcome to take advantage of the full bar available. Sláinte.
The iconic pewter mugs with the etched Club logo can only be Zac and Margie 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. Regular Hours: Thursday 5 PM – 12:30 AM Friday 5 PM – 12:30 AM Saturday 4 PM – 12:30 AM Sunday Noon – 6 PM
The Sports Grill & Tavern will open for special and private events on Mondays and Tuesdays. Photos by Art Bronson
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NOVEMBER 2015 41 Committees House Sports Grill Junior/ Chairman & Tavern Intermediate Marianne Ballas Co-Chair Chairman November Zac Huizing Nick Stack meeting schedule
Social/Entertainment Committee November 3 • 5:30 PM Chelsea Room 419-265-5607 Cell [email protected] 419-720-5300 Bus. 419-321-1392 Bus. Food/Beverage Committee Paul Sullivan 419-419-9574 Cell 419-215-1628 Cell [email protected] [email protected] November 5 • Noon Tom Uhler Shelley Walinski Co-Chair Renee Stack Chelsea Room Carl White Margie Traband Cameron Hahn Ian Malhoit Athletic Committee Sarah Snell November 10 • 11:30 AM Food/Beverage Emilie Vassar Conservatory Room Chairman Ben Brown Social/ Squash Committee Entertainment November 10 • 7:30 AM Chairman Georgian Room 419-509-2881 Cell Mike Mori House Committee [email protected] Bruce Douglas November 11 • 5 PM Jim Knapp Chelsea Room Megan McKean 419-254-7382 Bus. Rebecca Shope Marketing Committee 419-787-7382 Cell Drew Snell November 11 • 5:30 PM [email protected] Craig Witherall Board Room Dan Effler Becky Fuhrman 419-724-6380 Bus. Topics 419-392-3050 Cell Finance Committee Karen Klein [email protected] Bob Lubell Chairman November 16 • 4 PM John MacKay David Cameron Art Bronson Board Room Kathy Mikolajczak Jim Burnor Lindsey Milam Eileen Eddy Board Meeting Ann Sanford Joy Hyman November 17 • 4 PM Betty Sherman David Quinn Linda Varga John Skeldon Board Room Greg Wagoner Junior/Intermediate Committee Finance November 19 • 6 PM Membership Chairman 419-536-5272 Bus. Gregory H. Wagoner Tavern Chairman 419-266-4742 Cell Zak Vassar [email protected] Sports Grill & Tavern Committee Art Bronson November 19 • 5:30 PM John Fedderke Tavern Fred Harrington Nathalie Helm Membership Committee Karen Klein Date TBA • 5:30 PM Shirley Levy Bob Lubell Red Room 419-241-9000 Bus. Tel. Cindy Niggemyer 419-321-1206 Direct 419-764-9161 Cell Kristi Polus [email protected] Topics Committee [email protected] Richard Rothrock Jackie Barnes Larry Boyer November 24 • 12:30 PM Bruce Yunker Doug Kearns Board Room Tim Effler Erica Jennewine Jodi Miehls Mark Ralston Matt Rubin Dirk Van Heyst Mike Schmidt Jim Knapp
42 NOVEMBER 2015 Marketing Athletic Squash Chairman Chairman Chairman Fred Harrington Bob Lucas Mike Goetz Be an Active Toledo Club
419-385-2322 Home 419-833-1505 Home 419-245-2531 Bus. Member [email protected] 419-494-1185 Cell 419-351-3595 Cell [email protected] Steven Bogart [email protected] Florence Buchanan Todd Berman Steve Bogart John Fedderke Mike Goetz Jim Burnor Tom Klein Zachary Huizing Tim Effler If you are interested in Shirley Levy Christopher Kozak Tyson Fankhauser serving on a Club committee, Cindy Niggemyer Will Lewis Jeffrey Levesque Rick Rudnicki Kathy Mikolajczak Frank Manning please contact Nathalie Helm Sonja Scheuer Brett Seymour Greg Wagoner at 419-254-2980. Melissa Shaner Peter Winovich Renee Stack Kimberly Walter
Members of the Board of Directors
President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Legal Counsel Aaron D. Swiggum Brett Seymour Gregory H. Wagoner Rebecca Shope Justice G. Johnson, Jr. 419-891-1040 Business Tel. 419-517-7079 Business Tel. 419-241-9000 Bus. Tel. 419-321-1453 Bus. Tel. 419-249-7100 Business Tel. 419-206-9518 Cell 419-467-3302 Cell 419-321-1206 Direct 419-957-1117 Cell 419-262-0312 Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Director Director Director Director Director John Fedderke Michael T. Marciniak Jacqueline Barnes Andrew Berenzweig David Quinn 419-297-6559 Cell 419-842-6112 Business Tel. 419-254-2820 Bus. Tel. 419-259-6080 Bus. Tel. 419-537-1741 Bus. Tel. [email protected] 419-343-3401 Cell 419- 261-0781 Cell 419-345-7969 Cell 419-367-3601 Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
NOVEMBER 2015 43 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE 235 14th Street • Toledo, Ohio 43604 PAID 419.243.2200 • 419.254.2969 Fax Reservation Hotline: 419.254.2961 TOLEDO, OHIO www.toledoclub.org PERMIT NO. 335 Attention Postal Carrier: Dated Materials Please Deliver between October 29–30, 2015
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Christmas TeaChristmas Dance TeaSATURDAY Dance • DECEMBER 19
ENJOY A TRADITIONAL, FESTIVE HOLIDAY EVENING AT THE CLUB WITH YOUR FAMILY Professional photos taken | 5:30 PM Reception | 6 PM • Dinner | 6:45 PM Roaming Magician | 5:30 – 8 PM Family Dancing to a DJ afterward Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus
Adults: $34+tax | Children (5-11): $16+tax (Photo cost not included) Reservations required | Limited space Make your reservation early
Photos taken by Grand Lubell Photography in front of the club’s Christmas tree and available for purchase through their studio