BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT John Fedderke VICE PRESIDENT Aaron Swiggum TREASURER Mike Marciniak Manager's Message SECRETARY Brett Seymour Roger Parker, General Manager TOLEDO CLUB STAFF 419-254-2988 • [email protected] ADMINISTRATION 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] Michael Rosendaul, Executive Chef 419-243-2200 ext. 2964 [email protected] Charlotte Hall Make Your Wedding Perfect Concierge and Member Relations Manager As the Club begins celebrating its 100th year on 14th Street, it would be an appropriate time to FACILITY Mark Hoffman, Facilities Manager acknowledge all the weddings that have taken place over the years. The Club has hosted over 2,000 419-243-2200 weddings over its glorious history, many of them generational. The life long memories these families MEMBERSHIP Russ Wozniak, Membership Director create make the Club an integral part of the member’s life. As we celebrate those memories, the Club 419-254-2997 [email protected] ACCOUNTING staff looks forward to creating and celebrating new ones. The historical setting of this beautiful Joe Monks, Finance Director building lends itself to a timeless setting for weddings. 419-254-2970 [email protected] Paula Martin, Accounting Analyst Recently, the Main Dining Room has become available for weddings. This turn-of- the-century 419-254-2996 [email protected] ATHLETIC dining room, with its specular chandeliers, flowing curtains and vaulted ceiling is a beautiful John Seidel, Director/Squash Pro 419-254-2962 [email protected] backdrop, allowing decorating to be creative, and yet easy. Many of our brides and grooms begin Charissa Marconi, Fitness and Aquatics Director their special day on the first floor where the Red Room and Centennial Room are gracious venues 419-254-2990 [email protected] SECURITY for ceremonies, cocktail receptions, dessert offerings and dancing. In addition to these spacious David Rainey, Operations Manager 419-254-2967 areas, there is a great selection of smaller rooms, making the Club perfect for any size wedding. EDITORIAL STAFF A perfect wedding is not complete without an excellent staff to guide the bride, groom and parents Chairman: David Cameron – 419-536-5272 through the process of planning. The club’s talented catering team, Nancy LaFountaine and [email protected] Debra Rutkowski, can fulfill your wedding dreams. They are trained to Editor in Chief: Shirley Levy – [email protected] assist with all wedding details such as custom menu designs, specialty wine Copy Editor/Financial: and beverage offerings, floor plan layouts, photographer, limo, DJ and Art Bronson Design/Art Direction: floral recommendations. In addition to these offerings, all weddings Tony Barone Design – 419-866-4826 receive Bridal Suite [email protected] Contributing Writers: privileges, making Karen Klein, Cindy Niggemyer, Katherine Decker, Mike Schmidt, and Richard Rothrock The Toledo Club Contributing Photographers: the perfect place Grand Lubell Photography – 419-882-1984 Art Bronson for a wedding. Printing/Mailing by: Kennedy Printing Company • Findlay, Ohio Topics Advertising Susan K. Zurawski – 419-868-9363 [email protected] THE TOLEDO CLUB TOPICS Copyright 2015 The Toledo Club, all rights reserved. OUR MISSION Permission to reproduce by any means, in whole or in part, must be obtained in writing from the Editor or Publisher. The mission of The Toledo Club, since 1889, is to enrich the lives of its The Toledo Club Topics is published eleven times per year by The Toledo Club • 235 14th Street • Toledo, OH, 43604 members by providing a luxurious private club experience in a financially 419-243-2200 • 419-254-2969 Fax • www.toledoclub.org responsible manner with extraordinary social and recreational activities ON THE COVER: Alicia Keuhl and John Wagner that foster friendship, fellowship, and pride among members. at the historic entrance to The Toledo Club Photo by GrandLubell President's Message Dear Members, I’ll be the first to admit that there is something to be said for the game of golf. Not much good, in my experience, but I understand some people enjoy spoiling a good walk in the woods by chasing a tiny white sphere into the poison ivy. But let’s keep our eyes on the ball at The Toledo Club, because there’s lots going on this summer and none of it requires breaking a $200 putter over your knee. It all starts with the fireworks at The Blade’s RED WHITE KABOOM party on, you guessed it, the 4th of July. The Toledo Club takes pride in providing VIP treatment for its members and this is a prime example. There will be reserved space on the balcony of the Imagination Station with drinks and a buffet dinner for just $50 per person. Bring the kids, too! Bon appetite! Bastille Day follows our independence celebration with an evening to enjoy all things French on Monday, July 13. French food, wine, music and dance will be on hand in the Main Dining Room. Le Can-Can? C’est possible! For just $16.95 per person you can’t afford to eat burgers on Bastille Day. A Toledo Club favorite, Charlotte’s Ribs, wraps up the summer season on July 30. Charlotte will be there with her sauce in one hand and a spatula in the other, so show the love and thank her for her artistry at the grill. Only $24 per person, dry cleaning not included. Grand Funk Railroad will steam into town on August 15, as the headline act at The Blade’s Rib Off. Once again, Toledo Club members get the VIP treatment with a rib buffet and front row seating for just $50 per person. Each Thursday in July features Celebrity Bartender Night in the Tavern. Show your support by tossing back a few and tipping heavily to see who is the club’s leading tapmeister. All tips go to projects in the Tavern. July 2 – Kristin Winovich and Lauren O’Neil July 9 – John and Kim Seidel July 16 – Tom Swigart and Bradley Ansberg July 23 – Team Blade with special guests Speaking of beverages, we are introducing new custom cocktails at our summer events. First is the Orange Tiger Margarita. Aged in a bourbon barrel with premium tequila, the Orange Tiger Margarita features, amazingly, Orange Tiger from Toledo Stills. Mellow citrus teams up with tequila for a delightful hot weather chiller. Also spiced up with a zing from Toledo Stills magic is the club favorite, Stoli Doli. We have added a touch of Lemon Bitters to fresh pineapple, macerated in top shelf vodka for a deeper flavor and summer spice. We’re also aging Orange Tiger Old Fashioneds in a bourbon barrel for the fall. Check them out next time you’re in the Club. Please get a gang together and plan to enjoy The Toledo Club this summer. Your support AND your reservations are appreciated. SERVIMUS FIDEM,
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“ Your service staff did a very nice job upstairs and the dinner was delicious. Thank you. I believe the Club should be very proud of the evening. It did showcase the best of the facility and staff. Thank you for everything.” Suzanne Rorick, CFRE Executive Director, Toledo Opera “ I just wanted to send a quick note to say Thank you to you and the staff at The Toledo Club. Our dinner and board meeting were a success! The food was great and you were all so nice to work with.” Sara “ We cannot thank you enough for securing the banquet room for the job training prom. You have been so helpful and making our prom a huge success. With your support the job training prom was a very special night for the students. Thank you. Job training parent support group. Everything was great for our luncheon last week, as always. Thank you so much and great call on skipping the PA system!” Chris “ I wanted to take a moment to ‘Thank You’ and your staff for the wonderful Prayer Breakfast Speaker/Sponsor Reception set up and the fabulous dinner last evening. Everything was perfect! The Toledo Club is always such a wonderful place to have an event and I again thank you for treating our guests so well. They had a great time. Blessings.” Luella “ The wine pairings were magnificent and perfect. Nowhere in Toledo could anyone replicate a dinner as fine as this, with excellent service.” John Burson
4 JULY/AUGUST 2015 July UPCOMING EVENTS ANNIVERSARIES AT THE CLUB
10 Year Anniversary July 2 Guest Bartenders: John Leslie July 27/2005 10 years Kristen Winovich and Lauren O’Neil July 4 Fourth of July Party 25 Year+ Anniversary July 6 BBQ Buffet Helen E. McMaster July 1/1963 52 years Dennis G. Johnson July 1/1972 43 years July 7 First Tuesday Elizabeth B. McKinney July 1/1972 43 years July 9 Guest Bartenders: John and Kim Seidel George J. Eistetter July 1/1978 37 years July 13 Home Style French Dinner Celebrating Mark C. Zeller July 1/1978 37 years Bastille Day David P. Miller July 1/1979 36 years July 16 Third Thursday in the Tavern Frederick W. Schwier July 1/1979 36 years Guest Bartenders: Charles R. Schaub July 1/1980 35 years Tom Swigart and Bradley Ansberg Timothy L. Schmidt July 1/1981 34 years George A. Koury July 1/1983 32 years July 20 Italian Buffet Martin W. Williams July 1/1983 32 years July 23 Guest Bartenders: William L. Vaughan July 1/1984 31 years Team BLADE and guests Craig A. Joseph July 1/1985 30 years July 27 All American Buffet Jeffrey T. Urbanski July 1/1987 28 years July 30 Charlotte’s Ribs/Mortgage Burning John H. Hull July 1/1990 25 years Antonio Lamantia July 1/1990 25 years August MARK YOUR CALENDARS ANNIVERSARIES FUTURE CLUB EVENTS August 4 First Tuesday at Monroe Golf & Country Club 25 Year+ Anniversary August 15 VIP at Rib-Off Marianne Ballas August 1/1971 44 years James E. Valiton August 1/1972 43 years September 11 Party in the Parking Lot/Marshall Tucker, Michael R. Wilcox August 1/1977 38 years Rodney Parker and Liberty Beach Bands Frank P. Manning August 1/1981 34 years November 7 Armed Services Dinner John J. Newton August 1/1981 34 years December 9 Wine & Glitter Allan Block August 1/1982 33 years December 8-13 Parade of Trees and Brunch S. Amjad Hussain August 1/1984 31 years Romilio J. Marinelli August 1/1984 31 years December 15-17 Parade of Trees and Brunch Gregory C. Kopan August 1/1985 30 years December 19 Tea Dance George M. Jones August 1/1986 29 years December 20 Parade of Trees and Brunch James F. Nooney August 1/1986 29 years Donald H. Kincade August 1/1989 26 years Reservations at 419-254-2961 or toledoclub.org Daniel J. Haslinger August 1/1990 25 years Need help with the website? Call Nathalie Helm at 419-254-2980
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JULY/AUGUST 2015 5 Bastille Day Dinner at The Toledo Club: Bastille Day to us; Le 14 Juillet commoners and the lower or la Fête Nationale to the clergy, declared itself the French. Either way, I think National Assembly and called Do you know most of us have a quick thought for the drafting of a constitution. of Les Miserables (wrong revo- Initially seeming to yield, lution), poor Marie Louis legalized the National your French Antoinette or a few fireworks, Assembly but then surrounded no more. Now though, more Paris with troops and dismissed and more Americans are Jacques Necker, a popular celebrating the day, other than minister of state who had Revolution those of French descent. I guess supported reforms. In response, we are just looking for another mobs began rioting in Paris at reason to party, and why not? the instigation of revolutionary history? The Toledo Club is joining the leaders. by Eileen Eddy fun with a Bastille Dinner in The First Estate represented the Main Dining Room, Monday the Roman Catholic clergy and July 13. There will be a French The Second Estate represented celebration with entertainment the nobility, King Louis XVI and dinner served family style. and his “court.“ The Third Traditional French foods will Estate represented the rest of be served in five courses for the population, the poorest and the very low price of $16.95 largest group of people. There for adults, $14.95 for seniors were very few opportunities and $10.95 for children, ages for the general population to 5-12. French wine will be ascend the social ladder, as all available to complement the privileges were determined by meal. We encourage that you birth and not by talent. The dress for the occasion “French social mobility rights could be Revolution” or “French Court.” bought, but it was impossible Costume is not required, but for the poorest to afford them. always makes things more fun. The Third Estate were the only Be prepared to be entertained by people who paid taxes. They both “sides” of the revolution. were already poor and over- You may even want a dance taxed; then flour prices soared. lesson, so maybe your dancing The peasants could not even shoes could be part of your afford bread, a staple of their attire. France is the country diet. Another source of financial that gave us Champagne, brie, turmoil was the cost of running Hermes and Chanel; they Louis XVI’s personal court in deserve to be celebrated! Versailles. Over 15,000 people I hope you join us. were part of the court and were If you are going to celebrate kept by the tax contributions the French holiday, possibly of the Third Estate. All this you would like to know a little added to the tension. about it. It all starts with the Now we come to the reason summer of 1789, when France it is called Bastille Day in the was moving quickly toward United States: The anniversary revolution. There were severe of the storming of the Bastille food shortages that year and prison. This was a turning popular resentment against point; the start of the revolt. the rule of King Louis XVI was The Bastille was a fortress built turning to fury. In June the to protect the French from Third Estate, which represented British attack. It was first used
6 JULY/AUGUST 2015 as a state prison in the 17th found the diary of the king; century, and its cells were for that day he only wrote reserved for upper-class felons, “Nothing.” That was the result political troublemakers, and of his day’s hunting. When the spies. Most prisoners there Duc de Liancourt informed were imprisoned without a him of what had happened trial under direct orders of at the Bastille, the king asked the king. his advisor “Is this a revolt?” On the morning of July 14, “No majesty, this is a 1789, a group formed of revolution,” was the reply. craftsmen and salesmen After this, there were meetings decided to fight back and ran and new constitutions being to Les Invalides, which was a written, things being dismissed home to aging soldiers, to by the king, revolutionaries steal some weapons. The leading start up groups. Too mob stole 28,000 rifles there, much to explain here, but however no powder was to be you get the picture. The king found. The crowd knew that became more disliked, the a pile of powder was stocked people more angered. Now in the Bastille. At the time of the fight was underway and the storming, the Bastille was sides were chosen. The only guarded by a few soldiers revolutionaries adopted under the command of the tri-color rosettes as the new Marquis de Launay. The symbol of the Revolution. soldiers fired on the crowd, They were worn with pride killing many. The path of the and courage. White, the color revolt completely changed of the Monarchy is encircled though, when a rescue team by blue and red, the colors from the government showed of Paris. Those three colors up. The rescue team decided are now the ones of the not to fight against, but with French flag. the mob. With their canons On October 5, 1789, Louis XVI and their professional soldier was forced by a group of 4,000 skills, they brought victory to rioters, mostly hungry women, the people of France against to move out of Versailles and Louis XVI’s guards in a few to take residence under the hours. At 4 PM, Marquis de revolutionarie’s watch at the Launay surrendered and let Tuileries Palace, in the heart the people enter the Bastille. of Paris. He tried to flee to his The guards were violently wife’s native country, Austria. killed and the Marquis was On June 21, 1791, Louis XVI, beheaded, with his head then Marie Antoinette and their put on a stake and carried all children, dressed as bakers and over the city as a sign of victory. hit the road. But the rumors Some “thank you” for his of the king’s escape spread hospitality. The Bastille only quickly across France and the housed seven prisoners at the royal refugees were recognized time of the storming. Four and captured few miles from forgers, two lunatics and one the German border, in deviant aristocrat, all of whom Varennes. When they were were set free. That very night, returned to Paris, the population 800 men began to destroy was not at all sympathetic the Bastille. Stone by stone, it towards the traitors. came down. Some historians Continued on page 8 JULY/AUGUST 2015 7 Continued from page 7
Again, more meetings of the led the fight. It was a time government and revolutionaries. that did at least bring more Three important revolutionaries; equality amongst the survi- Danton, Robespierre and the vors; they broke free from Marquis de Lafayette had the dictatorship and tyranny. different ideas as to how the For this, the people of France revolt should be led. The trio celebrate. formed groups that sadly Several Bastille Day traditions fought amongst themselves. contribute to the festivities They ended up with Lafayette’s of today. One of the oldest supporters opening fire on fellow revolutionaries, killing is the military parade in the thousands. morning. The first Bastille Day was in the year 1790, In August 1792, Robespierre exactly one year after the joined the “Commune de storming of the Bastille. It Paris,” a strong revolutionary October 16, 1793. She died Then came a twist in all of wasn’t until the late 1800s group. He presented a petition because she represented the this. The all new constitution though, that the annual which demanded that Lafayette king’s heritage and was the was suspended. Some say that celebrations on July 14, were be dismissed and declared a perfect illustration of the afterwards, Robespierre became named Le 14 Juillet or la Fête traitor. The “j’accuse” started in fear that reigned at this time. a despot who thought anything Nationale. No French holiday all directions. Three days later, Marie was said to be a sweet was justified when it came to would be complete without Louis XVI was officially arrested person, just following her the revolution’s rights. At this an utterly delicious meal. and sent to prison. The king husband as a devoted wife point Danton himself became had a trial in front of the Fête means feast, after all. In and mother. Of course we all the victim of the Terror. He some regions of France it is convention which decided to think of the famous quote was considered too moderate send him to the guillotine. He customary to have a picnic “Let them eat cake.” First of all, and then arrested and executed on Bastille Day, but in most was accused of High Treason not cake as we think of it, but on April 5, 1794. and Crimes against the State. regions families head home the charred remains in the One of the darkest periods in to enjoy a nice leisurely meal Louis XVI was executed in bottom of an oven. So yes it French history soon ensued. in the middle of the day. Paris on January 21, 1793. was an insult, only supposedly The Great Terror began in Grand Balls, which are called In September 1793, the Marie never said it. Many now earnest. “Bal Populaire,” are also held “Reign of Terror” spread all say that Madame DuBarry throughout France. Translation: over the country. This was a stated that Marie had said In July 1794, Robespierre was “Dance for the people.“ Music cruel period when France this. Madame DuBarry, who finally accused of dictatorship is provided by a small band – was killing its people by the was not her friend, also met up and tyranny and evicted from anything from just an accordion hundreds in a frightening with the guillotine at a later the convention. The members movement of rage and date. Marie was so polite that voted for his simultaneous to the “harmonie municipal,” decadence. People were she actually apologized to her eviction and execution, without the village orchestra or brass arrested and executed without executioner for accidentally allowing him to defend band. You can usually expect trial. They were accused of stepping on his foot. himself. The following day, waltzes and tangoes, etc., but Robespierre was beheaded to also more disco-type dancing. being enemies of the revolution. Fear was rampant. Women of an ovation by the people of Fireworks have also been It is estimated that about nobility wore red chokers and Paris. His death was the symbol added into the day’s activities 40,000 people died during tiny working guillotine jewelry of the Reign of Terror’s end in many regions of France. this 15 month period. Anyone as a reminder of their possible and the end of the democratic Often the festivities start with of affluence, nobility and/or fate. They never knew who was movement at the same time. a night on the town the evening aristocracy was thought to be to be arrested and executed Most don’t realize that so before, July 13, especially in a Royalist, part of the problem next. Personally, I think I would causing the revolt. The all new many died due to greed, that the bigger cities. I hope you have chucked the choker and the evil got so out of control constitution was suspended. found myself some nice peasant will join us at the Club for or that the Terror was turned our own feast and celebration. Marie Antoinette, the wife of wear. No use in advertising on the original leaders who Louis XVI was executed on your station in life. R 8 JULY/AUGUST 2015 JULY/AUGUST 2015 9 Advertisingtopics rates placement &options Monthly Rates: Full Year Full page – $1,000 1/2 page – $500 1/4 page – $250 Monthly Rates: 6 Months Full page – $1,200 1/2 page – $600 1/4 page – $300 Monthly Rates: Less than 6 Months Full page – $1,400 1/2 page – $800 1/4 page – $400 For complete ad specs and further information, email or call Susan K. Zurawski at [email protected] or 419-868-9363.
10 JULY/AUGUST 2015 JULY/AUGUST 2015 11 GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP The Great Books Discussion Group is an opportunity to discuss stimulating books with old friends and new. We read an eclectic combination of the classics and modern works. Books are chosen by consensus of the members. Each month we have a member volunteer to be the discussion leader. We publish the selections several months in advance to allow time to do the reading. 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.
July 16 Book / Noon: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass Discussion Leader: Bill Vaughan Bill Vaughan 419 877 5245 [email protected]
“After love, book collecting is the most exhilerating sport of all” – A.S.W. Rosenbach
12 JULY/AUGUST 2015 The Blair Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Kelly Sheehan
A unique and charming museum awaits visitors strolling through The Artist’s Village at Toledo Botanical Garden. The Blair Museum of Lithophanes is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The 2015 special exhibit entitled, “Fetch! Pets in Porcelain,” opened on May 2. A fitting theme perhaps –Toledoans have been known to get excited about their dogs and other beloved four legged companions! Some of the lithophanes to be displayed are from the private collection of Richard Mathis, of Fairhope, Alabama. A common question posed to the docents giving tours is classic: “What is a lithophane?” Loosely translated the word means “as if to appear in stone.” Thin porcelain plaques reveal beautifully detailed images when light passes through them from behind. While the inspiration for the creation of backlit pictures no doubt came from China, the subject matter derives from engravings, masterpiece and genre paintings, stories from the Bible, scenes from Europe and America, portraits of characters from history, popular literature, history and drama. Sometimes sentimental, sometimes humorous; lithophanes can and do delight. “Fetch! Pets in Porcelain” focuses on the special connection shared with pets “trending” even in the Victorian time period. Back then, lithophanes were most often candlelit, providing a subtle special effect on the surface. It has been suggested that lithophany is considered a part of the early history of photography and film. Laurel Blair, of The Blair Real Estate and Investment Company in Toledo, began collecting lithophanes in the early 1960s. The original museum was located on the first floor of his Old West End home. He loved sharing the “magic of lithophanes” with all who cared to visit. “Larry” had become quite an authority on this relatively unknown decorative art form which originated in Europe during the 19th century. Upon his death in 1993, the collection of over 2400 lithophanes was left to the City of Toledo. Through the generous efforts of many devoted friends and family, including Laurel’s cousin Posy Huebner, the current location of The Blair Museum was established at Toledo Botanical Garden in 2002. Posy’s husband, Robert Huebner, headed the project in collaboration with the city, making this unique museum, the only one of its kind in the world, a reality. The Blair Museum is open weekends, free of charge, from May through October. Hours are from1-4 PM. Special tours can be arranged weekdays or evenings by contacting the museum. Visit the website for more information: www.lithophanemuseum.org, or call the museum at (419) 245-1356. Director Kelly Sheehan and the docent corps await your visit.
JULY/AUGUST 2015 13 14 JULY/AUGUST 2015 JULY/AUGUST 2015 15 Destination Wedding? It’s as simple as 1-2-3. One - The Toledo Club, winner of the Knot Best of Why, of course, darling; Wedding Awards for five years in a row, is one of the most prestigious, elegant and romantic venues in the country. it simply must be Two - Whether you’re planning a casual reception or a formal dinner, Executive Chef Michael Rosendaul – twice winner of the The Toledo Club! Best Food Preparation Award at the Toledo ZOOtoDO – will provide first class cuisine to fit your needs. Three - Pre-set pricing at four levels relieves any anxiety about the bar bill. by Karen Klein “I do.” “I do.” Those two phrases bind a couple in a wedding ceremony. Every culture seems to ordain a ritual celebration. A pledge of a husband to a wife and vice versa is the basic element. Perhaps a meal is to be shared by all attending as an by Karen Klein act of fellowship. A toast is proposed to the couple for “a long, happy life, together.” These rituals sound so simple; perhaps they were, at one time. Just weed out a patch of garden for a setting, set up a trellis to frame the couple, garner the mayor to officiate, shove a few picnic tables in a row, bring out the flasks of wine, roast whatever, dish up Aunt Mercedes’ potato salad, and slice up cake, lovingly baked by the bride’s grandmother, with aunts hovering nearby recounting the childhoods of the couple who may or may not have met before, with humorous asides. Music? Uncle Harold gets out his accordion, Uncle Chet, the fiddle and music and dancing start. Well, it’s not quite like that anymore. At The Toledo Club, the 21st century has spawned new avenues of communication and approaches to celebrations. The first contact might be by email. Catering Manager Nancy LaFountaine promptly answers the inquiry with a friendly note, including an attachment with descriptions of rooms and a packet of pricing. With the ensuing follow up phone contact, if interest is piqued, she invites them
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Why, of course, darling; to the building for a tour of the facilities. How can they resist? it simply must be Nancy’s beginning marketing tools are her smile and the building itself. She greets the visitors with a broad genuine The Toledo Club! smile and hand extended in friendship. As she noted “If they don’t like me, they are not going to book here.” Then the building itself begins to engulf the couple with its glamorous magic. The tour shows off the possibilities of the stately Centennial Room by Karen Klein with its period fireplace and wonderful bay window; then the plush Red Room and the elegant Edwardian Grand Foyer, with their fabulous ceilings, original oil paintings, rich wood, resembling drawing rooms of yore. The by Karen Klein spacious first floor foyer can triple as a grand setting for a receiving line, for a hors d’oeuvres buffet, and later, for coffee service. The upstairs foyer is a grand entrance to the romantic dinner, and terrific for a receiving line also. Rituals are integral to a reception; receiving lines, the Best Man’s Toast, the First Dance, the bride tossing her bouquet, the groom trying a hook shot with the garter, and the cake cutting. These rooms provide glamor for a lasting impression. Dreams become a reality here. The Main Dining Room, which can accommodate up to 200 wedding guests for dinner, is where mouths drop and eyes register astonishment that one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the whole country is here. Nancy draws a mental picture of a curved head table for fourteen framed against the bay window or, if necessary, of a larger doubled long table down the center with oval ends to seat up to thirty-six. She notes that high-quality silver, china, glass goblets and linen dinner sized napkins are standard. The chandeliers sparkle. Music can be live, piped in, or provided by
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the player piano. Of course, the romance of the definitely a pricing hurdle to be jumped, much room envelops the visitors. A Very Special Site more than the price per dinner plate. That this is to celebrate their Special Time. a pre-set figure is a terrific selling point for the She then guides them down the stairway to the Club. Mystery solved; one anxiety point melted; second floor with its balcony surrounding the no haphazard guesses. Such a structure also foyer below and relates how club photographers reveals a profession standard and a strong Grand Lubell, have shot spectacular pictures message as to the great service that can be obtained. from below of bridesmaids and groomsmen lined When all are seated in the Red Room, a large up along the railing above – and also of the photo album of past weddings at The Toledo reverse, when they frame from the second floor Club by Grand Lubell photographers is shown. candid shots of activity in the foyer! Nancy’s Images illustrating architectural photo back- warmth shines through as does her professionalism. grounds, lovely table settings, romantic and She is a “can do” and “follow through” person. innovative flower arrangements, plus gorgeous All participants’ questions are carefully addressed, shots of plated appetizers, salads, stylishly but the bride is the “Decision Maker.” garnished dinners, luscious dessert displays The elegant building sells itself, but one needs and candids of spontaneous fun are shared. more than a “place.” A team is necessary to carry Yes, a picture can be worth a thousand words. through all components. Great service, custom “Beautiful” and “exquisite” are adjectives heard! catering, unique vision and results that can be And, “Just what I always dreamed of.” Shabby expected and will be delivered! chic is not the model. Nancy and the Toledo Club General Manager Service is also stressed, including the level of Roger Parker, with a bit of input from the Food uniform, (and nicely uniformed) professionally and Beverage Committee, have worked out per trained staff; no casual hires here. They work person pricing with four tiers of wine and beer in a tier style, with a captain for each group. selections for the bar. This initial visit includes an Friendly, but discrete and thoroughly professional explanation of the price per person bar tab, which from the white-gloved butlered hors d’oeuvres is an important wedding decision factor. Pricing through the dinner, served on the right and is often paramount in choosing a venue and bar removed from the left, the service is guaranteed costs often vary from the host’s conservative to please. Startled looks result when Nancy tells estimate to the actual consumption. This is how the staff can serve the entire dining in 12
18 JULY/AUGUST 2015 minutes! A custom designed menu, unique to Cocktails and appetizers can follow, either each celebration, from an award winning chef is served in the Red Room or at a buffet table in also a large factor. “That is possible; this is The the foyer, with dinner following in the Main Toledo Club,” she says. Dining Room. Cake cutting, along with coffee Usually within days, an affirmative call is received service, occurs in the Red Room or foyer. Dancing as no other venue is comparable. The rooms to takes place in the Centennial Room, which has be used are decided and the date is booked. Nancy undergone a quick switch from the ceremony, suggests a wedding coordinator if the decision with a large dance floor laid and ample room makers have precious little time to micromanage for modern music makers. or reside out of town. Sending invitations, keeping Or, for a Reception Only, the rotation might tabs on meal choices, printing place cards, creating be cocktails and appetizers set up in the foyer, seating charts, planning transportation and bistro tables and bar in the Red Room, dinner groomsmen’s boutonnieres and, not least, having in the Main Dining Room and dancing in the authority to signal the “cut” sign of a toast by a Centennial Room. A pre-event checklist assures verbose best man reliving every embarrassing correct and timely set-ups. Also, Nancy will be moment of the lives of the couple? These tasks there throughout, captaining the captains of the are for the wedding coordinator! Oftentimes, in tiers, to see that all that was has promised today’s busy and “instant” world with 60 hour transpires as expected. workweeks, couples do opt (and should) to Smaller, more intimate affairs can be set up in delegate to a wedding coordinator, thereby the elegant Corinthian Room or the West Point banishing worry and anxiety over organizational Room; both are also awesome for Rehearsal details to the trash file. Dinners or a Next Day Brunch. Multiple rooms involve choices. And size matters Invitations? Table Cards? Wedding Cake? too. The Centennial Room, if the wedding is to Centerpieces? Photography? Live Music or a DJ? be held there, can comfortably seat 220 with the Videography? These amenities or services are not fireplace as the focal point or 160 with the bay provided nor booked by the Club, but there is a window as the backdrop. Another 50 guests can file of preferredprofessionals; those who can be be seated in the balcony. Surprisingly, a few trusted to be on time, on budget and be “just what couples choose to have only the wedding one expected.” (Professionals offering service can ceremony at the Club. leave a card, etc. anytime at the office.) Continued on page 39 JULY/AUGUST 2015 19 20 JULY/AUGUST 2015 Wedding Planning Timeline
JULY/AUGUST 2015 21 July 2015 Dining & Events Hours NO (Year-round) 1 2 3 4 CLUB CHEF’S DINING Dining Reservations CHEF’S CLOSED 419-254-2961 PAIRINGS SERVICE 4TH OF JULY • PAIRINGS CELEBRATION tavern GUEST OAK ROOM IMAGINATION Dining Service BARTENDERS CLOSED STATION Main Dining Room Third Floor Lunch Monday-Friday 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
11:30 AM-2 PM CHEF’S CHEF’S (MDR CLOSED) Dinner BBQ FIRST CHEF’S PAIRINGS PAIRINGS DINING IN Monday-Friday* TUESDAY PAIRINGS SPORTS 5:30-8:30 PM BUFFET tavern GUEST OAK ROOM GRILL BARTENDERS & TAVERN *check schedule for CLOSED alternate dining room if MDR is closed • 12 13 14 15 16 CHEF’S 17 18 PAIRINGS Beverage Service (MDR CLOSED) HOME THIRD THURSDAY CHEF’S Oak Room Pub STYLE CHEF’S CHEF’S IN THE tavern PAIRINGS DINING IN First Floor PAIRINGS PAIRINGS GUEST SPORTS Monday-Friday FRENCH BARTENDERS OAK ROOM GRILL 4-9 PM Great DINNER Books club CLOSED & TAVERN • Sports Grill & Tavern (Casual attire) Regular Hours 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Thursday – Friday CHEF’S (MDR CLOSED) 5 PM-12:30 AM CHEF’S (Food Service: 5 – 10 PM) ITALIAN CHEF’S CHEF’S PAIRINGS DINING IN PAIRINGS SPORTS Saturday 4 PM-12:30 AM BUFFETT PAIRINGS PAIRINGS OAK ROOM Sunday (Closed Apr–Sep) tavern GUEST GRILL and Major Sports Events BARTENDERS CLOSED & TAVERN • Dress Code Proper business 26 27 28 29 30 31 casual attire is notice: CHEF’S (MDR CLOSED) required during ALL CHARLOTTE’S saturday dining and CHEF’S CHEF’S PAIRINGS DININGtavern IN AMERICAN RIBS SPORTS beverage hours PAIRINGS PAIRINGS OAK ROOM hours changedGRILL to • BUFFET CLOSED & TAVERN Main Dining Room 4 PM- 12:30 am Monday-Friday in july Men: Jackets/no tie required summer Business Casual shutdown CALL aug 1–SEPT 7 AUGUST 4 AUGUST 15 Collared shirt, THE pressed pants. FIRST TUESDAY VIP PARTY AT RIBOFF oak room reservation open for AT MONROE GOLF No shorts, t-shirts, LUCAS COUNTY hotline athletic apparel, beverage AND COUNTRY CLUB FAIRGROUNDS ball caps, denim, etc. service mon-thurs 419-254-2961
Contact Banquet and Catering Office for all your catering needs, including weddings: 419-254-2981
22 JULY/AUGUST 2015 July 2015Athletic & Events Summer Hours 1 5:30 AM 2 3 5:30 AM 4 (April-September) Runners Runners Fitness & Wellness Ctr. SPIN CLASS BodY SPIN CLASS 419-254-2990 6 AM SculpT 6 AM Squash Courts AQUA 9-10 AM AQUA 419-254-2965 AEROBICS AEROBICS Monday-Thursday 8:30-9:30 AM 8:30-9:30 AM 5 AM-8 PM Friday 5AM-7 PM 5 6 7 8 5:30 AM 9 10 5:30 AM 11 Runners Runners Saturday-Sunday 5:30 AM BodY SPIN CLASS SPIN CLASS 8 AM-7 PM Runners BodY SculpT 6 AM 6 AM AQUA SculpT 9-10 AM AQUA Adult Swim Hours AEROBICS 9-10 AM AQUA AEROBICS Monday-Friday BP SCREEN 8:30-9:30 AM 8:30-9:30 AM AEROBICS 5:45-9 AM 8:30-9:30 AM 7 AM & 5 PM FIRST FRIDAY 11:30 AM-2:30 PM BREAKFAST 4:30-6:30 PM Saturday and Sunday 12 13 14 15 5:30 AM 16 17 5:30 AM 18 Noon-2 PM Runners 5:30 AM Runners Runners BodY SPIN CLASS BodY SPIN CLASS Family Swim Hours 6 AM Monday-Friday AQUA SculpT SculpT 6 AM 9-10 AM AQUA 9-10 AM 9-11:30 AM AEROBICS AQUA 2:30-4:30 PM 8:30-9:30 AM AEROBICS AEROBICS 8:30-9:30 AM 6:30 PM-close 8:30-9:30 AM Saturday 8-11:55 AM 19 20 21 22 5:30 AM 23 24 5:30 AM 25 2 PM-close Runners Runners 5:30 AM • Runners BodY SPIN CLASS BodY SPIN CLASS Barber Shop: 1st Floor 6 AM 6 AM AQUA SculpT SculpT Bert Mills AEROBICS 9-10 AM AQUA 9-10 AM AQUA Jim Schimming 8:30-9:30 AM AEROBICS AEROBICS 419-254-2979 8:30-9:30 AM 8:30-9:30 AM Monday-Friday 7 AM-5 PM • 26 27 28 295:30 AM 30 31 5:30 AM Runners Runners Tailor Shop: 5th Floor 5:30 AM Lawson Murrell Runners BodY SPIN CLASS BodY SPIN CLASS 419-243-2200, ext. 2152 6 AM 6 AM AQUA SculpT SculpT Monday-Friday AEROBICS 9-10 AM AQUA 9-10 AM AQUA 7:30 AM-1 PM 8:30-9:30 AM AEROBICS AEROBICS or by appointment 8:30-9:30 AM 8:30-9:30 AM • Other Club Services Manicurist Upcoming Greta Mitchell, will be available in Athletic Committee Events Join the Fitness Team Lic. Massage Therapist the Barberfinal Shop onfour on Twitter 419-381-8195 Wednesday, September 17 Pub Run Manicurist JULY 10 andthrough 24 419-254-2979 Call 419-254-2979april 4 October Healthy Cooking Class www.twitter.com/charissamarconi Thomas Derring to schedule www.twitter.com/jseidel an appointment. January 2016 Family Triathlon Leather Specialist 419-254-2979
JULY/AUGUST 2015 23 24 JULY/AUGUST 2015 August 2015Athletic & Events Summer Hours 1 (April-September) Fitness & Wellness Ctr. 419-254-2990 Squash Courts 419-254-2965 Monday-Thursday 5 AM-8 PM Friday 5AM-7 PM 2 3 4 5 5:30 AM 6 7 5:30 AM 8 Runners Runners Saturday-Sunday 5:30 AM 8 AM-7 PM Runners BodY SPIN CLASS BodY SPIN CLASS 6 AM 6 AM AQUA SculpT SculpT Adult Swim Hours AEROBICS 9-10 AM AQUA 9-10 AM AQUA Monday-Friday 8:30-9:30 AM AEROBICS AEROBICS 5:45-9 AM 8:30-9:30 AM 8:30-9:30 AM 11:30 AM-2:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM Saturday and Sunday 9 10 11 12 5:30 AM 13 14 5:30 AM 15 Noon-2 PM Runners 5:30 AM Runners Runners BodY SPIN CLASS BodY SPIN CLASS Family Swim Hours 6 AM Monday-Friday AQUA SculpT SculpT 6 AM 9-10 AM AQUA 9-10 AM 9-11:30 AM AEROBICS AQUA 2:30-4:30 PM 8:30-9:30 AM AEROBICS AEROBICS 8:30-9:30 AM 6:30 PM-close 8:30-9:30 AM Saturday 8-11:55 AM 16 17 18 19 5:30 AM 20 21 5:30 AM 22 2 PM-close Runners Runners • 5:30 AM AUGUST Runners BodY SPIN CLASS BodY SPIN CLASS Barber Shop: 1st Floor 6 AM 6 AM SHUT AQUA SculpT SculpT Bert Mills 9-10 AM AQUA 9-10 AM AQUA DOWN Jim Schimming AEROBICS BEGINS 8:30-9:30 AM AEROBICS AEROBICS 419-254-2979 8:30-9:30 AM 8:30-9:30 AM Monday-Friday 7 AM-5 PM • 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Tailor Shop: 5th Floor Lawson Murrell 419-243-2200, ext. 2152 Monday-Friday AUGUST ATHLETIC SHUT DOWN – THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7 7:30 AM-1 PM or by appointment • Other Club Services Manicurist Greta Mitchell, 30 31 will be available in Lic. Massage Therapist the Barber Shop on 419-381-8195 ATHLETIC Wednesday, Manicurist AUGUST 5 and 19 SHUT DOWN REOPENS 419-254-2979 Call 419-254-2979 SEPT. 8 to schedule Thomas Derring an appointment. Leather Specialist 419-254-2979
JULY/AUGUST 2015 25 26 JULY/AUGUST 2015 DID YOU KNOW By Cindy Niggemyer
The tradition of marriage ceremonies has been sacred in all This custom journeyed with the Romans to England and morphed cultures. The many customs are too involved to discuss in our into throwing rice and flower petals. Topics magazine, so this focus is on more familiar subjects. In Medieval England a pile of cakes was created and if the couple Be forewarned – there are numerous origins attributed to the would kiss over them, it indicated a lifetime of plenty. The same marriage tradition, and some originated so far in the past traditional stacked wedding cake appeared about 1870. Queen that there is not a documented source to check for the history. Victoria’s wedding cake was about three yards wide and weighed Below are just a few examples. 300 pounds. Queen Elizabeth II outdid Victoria with 12 cakes. What the heck does a BROOM have to do The cake she cut was nine feet tall and weighed 500 pounds. with marriage? Fishermen “Tie the Knot” We are familiar with the “Jumping the Broom” custom that is An ancient Babylonian custom tied threads from the clothes of associated with black history. This appears to be one of the both the bride and bridegroom into a knot to symbolize the couple’s few African traditions that slave owners allowed. It may have marriage. Some type of wedding ceremonial knot is used in come from an African tribal ceremony that placed sticks on the various cultures; therefore the term “tying the knot” is commonly ground to symbolize the new couple’s house. The broom applied to a couple’s union. It is becoming popular to eventually replaced sticks. Broom sprigs can symbolize all the include a fisherman’s knot, which tightens as community that is scattered, tied together by the handle. stress if applied, in a contemporary ceremony. Or the tradition may have originated in the It symbolizes the stress the marriage will West African country of Ghana. Brooms endure while the marriage becomes there were highly valued and early stronger. Dutch traders remarked on how very clean the Asante people Those wild and crazy kept their houses and roads. Spartans throw a party Brooms were waved over the Among their other accomplishments, heads of the marriage couple it appears the Spartans also got the to ward off evil spirits. bachelor party bus moving. The tradition of having a male dinner with appropriate Here is a surprise; there also Spartan toasts – use your imagination was a European “Broomstick about this – seems to have been the beginning Marriage” term that began in the of a “let’s party before the wedding” tradition. 17th century. However, this broomstick didn’t have the positive connotation as in Will you be planning a bachelor party in the near future? Let the African ceremony. In England it often referred The Toledo Club do the work for you. Here are three easy and to an elopement or “sham” wedding that was not held in front economical choices: of Anglican clergy. Until the English Marriage Act of 1836, no Charlotte’s Hot Ribs and Chicken and Cool Jazz on July 30. other union was recognized. This legal act was nicknamed the Alfresco dining with great food and the Calvin Hughes Jazz Trio “Broomstick Marriage Act” by those opposed to any other will WOW your guests. The Club’s Fourth of July Celebration marriage than one taking place in an Anglican Church. at Imagination Station – a gourmet picnic buffet and topflight viewing from seats on the balcony and second floor. Beer and You Can Have Your Cake and Throw It Too soft drinks included. Or how about the club’s annual Party in The Romans recorded that a small cake was held over the bride the Parking Lot on Friday, September 11? This year’s event and then broken. This was to bring good luck and a few crumbs will feature the Marshall Tucker Band, the American southern were eaten. The fortunate guests got to carry away the crumbs ensemble whose blend of rock, rhythm and blues, country, and for a good destiny. After the cake ceremony, sweet meats and gospel helped establish the Southern Rock genre in the early cake pieces were liberally eaten and thrown at the new couple. 1970s. Bring your guests and join the party!
R JULY/AUGUST 2015 27 Cuisineat the club “Thats not regular wedding food!” That is the most common comment we receive for the weddings we cater here at The Toledo Club. That is my goal. Not coming from a catering background has been an advantage to me. I take wonderful restaurant service items and adapt them so they can be MICHAEL ROSENDAUL served for large events. I start with high quality product and use this formula: Executive Chef, “High Quality Product + Don’t Mess It Up = Great Food.” It really is that simple; 419-243-2200 Ext, 2149 not easy, but simple.
[email protected] I developed the recipes so we are able to prepare the items from scratch and are able to be make them in large quantities without degradation of quality. This falls under the “Don’t Mess It Up” part of the equation. www.twitter.com/mrosendaul Throughout the event I am in constant contact with our Catering Director, Nancy LaFountaine. She communicates to me changes that will impact the time food is served. I do not want food sitting and waiting to be served; it is cooked and plated Become a Fan of The Toledo Club! at the last moment. This also is part of “Don’t Mess It Up” in the equation. The items served at weddings vary tremendously. We offer a wide spectrum of options to choose from for hors d’oeuvres, salads, entrées and desserts. A large portion of the weddings we do are created exclusively for the bride and groom. Custom menus for a wedding can be a lot of fun and add to the sparkle of the day. Weddings are not normal occasions; they are unique and very special. I want to be able to add to the day by offering food that is enjoyed and remembered.
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FIRST TUESDAY Photos by Grand Lubell Photography See more photos at www.TheClubphotos.org. 30 JULY/AUGUST 2015 Dining Room by Karen Klein Bu zz y Goodness, how can one not love attending a 13. Ooh la la, does not coq au vin and beef bourguignon MBirthday Party? Fireworks, sumptuous food, red, white and sound magnifique! Salad and dessert are included. The blue attire are necessities to mark our Nation’s Birthday on beauty of this arrangement is that one can then catch the July 4. Once again, The Toledo Club has somehow managed evening flight from DTW to Paris to review the morning thru strategic connections to offer members a prime spot parade down the Champs-Elyséés and attend the fireworks on the Maumee River for this festive occasion. display at the Eiffel Tower that evening. Imagination Station will be The Spot to show your Summer weddings require a cool dress up patriotism. Chef Mike and helpers will be there look, and who wants to wear that lovely outfit with food aplenty. Antipasto, smoked pork with only once? Would not another evening attired sauces, special cheeses; mmm, grazing gourmet in such finery be fun? Do try the sophisticated style is good! And the food is served INSIDE, Chef’s Pairings in July as he has promised but one can saunter out to the patios! to use local produce, herbs, etc. Fresh cut First Tuesday will occur twice before chives are exactly that! How he mixes the next Topics publication. the other ingredients to achieve savory The first, July 7, in the Main Dining Room flavors to tantalize the taste buds is at the long table with friendly cocktail unimagined by most: tis indeed a gift. time and complimentary hors d’ouvres He labors to dress each course uniquely just before The Splendid Feast is served. and to choose complementary wines Attention: New Members that can be purchased for home use. Please arrive at 6 PM to encounter They are displayed on the foyer table friendly members who will welcome under the arresting painting of the and introduce you to others. young woman who would NOT be Attention: Continuing Members admitted to the MDR. Are not Be pleasantly surprised as your birthdays, anniversaries, or a fun expectations will surely be surpassed and new time with friends worthy of a great meal acquaintances are enriching. shared? If one wishes to decline the Wine of Pairing, a discount is given. These dinners are offered Tuesday Benefits: a great meal, splendid service, friendly through Friday, along with the general menu. conversation, a few laughs, friendly chatter, a bit of an accordion romp and out by 9 PM. Prior to the Great Closedown and Closeup, members need August’s First Tuesday (the 4th) is traditionally held off a club party to tide them over until September. Does not campus; now the rumors can be confirmed. The sojourn Charlotte’s Ribs sound delish for July 30? Do refer to will not involve a bus trip, but will require an interstate the May issue of Topics and read of Charlotte’s culinary crossing to the Monroe Golf & Country Club. Details will history and her 25 year tenure at the Club. Coming from come via email and at the July First Tuesday dinner. All a heritage of good cooking, Charlotte has Southern Style are welcome to participate in this exploratory adventure. expertise. Hence, her very special ribs, rubbed and cooked C’est si bon means all is good and right with the world, slowly, accompanied by all the fixings, have often been especially on Bastille Day, July 14. Yes, it does occur on the most treasured of casual and family fare events at Tuesday, but by special permission it will be celebrated the Club. Alfresco means weather comfort casual! To Go with a delicious repast of French origin on Monday, July orders will be accepted! R
JULY/AUGUST 2015 31 MEMBER JULY/AUGUST N E W S Happenings in Our John Seidel wins the CONGRATULATIONs Singles Championship award Marie Bollinger Vogt, founder and Parking Lot at the Detroit Racquet Club longtime artistic director of the Toledo For several years, it has been obvious to Ballet, was honored with the prestigious Toledo Club members that our parking Ohio Arts Council’s Governors Award lot is in great need of a facelift. The last for the Arts in Ohio at the organization’s resurfacing was in 1980. The Ohio winter annual ceremony in Columbus on May 13. weather, along with the tree roots, have She received the award in the category of created hills and valleys with crumbling Arts Administration. blacktop. It is time to look at a plan that will give a new surface the chance to have a long life. To do that, we need to know what CORRECTIONS AND AmplificationS shape the base and drainage system under Sorry, wrong number! We know Shirley the blacktop is in. Rudolph Libbe and several Shields didn’t start working at The Toledo of our members have graciously offered to Club in 1889, as stated in the May issue. consult on the blacktop base needs. The correct year is 1989. Did you notice the orange cones, boring This photo of John Robb machines and plumbing trucks in the parking is the right one. A photo lot this spring? They were giving a hard look of a former employee, at the parking lot base. The good news is instead of John, was that the base looks adequate to receive new mistakenly used on the blacktop. A camera journey down the PVC cover of May Topics. pipe drainage system also shows that all We apologize. of the drainage piping looks good. Our next step is to create the parameters needed to provide accurate technical information when GET WELL SOON The staff and members of The Toledo Club we ask for resurfacing bids. Please refer to AWARD RECIPIENT NAMED wish a speedy recovery to Ernest Hall, future Topics magazines. As usual, we will Lauren Grand Lubell, daughter of club husband of Concierge and Member keep you informed. members Bob and Stevie Lubell, recently Relations Manager Charlotte Hall. graduated Cum Laude from the Cleveland Institute of Art in Industrial Design. Lauren was top in her class and the winner of the $4,500 Agnes Gund Traveling Award, chosen In Memoriam by CIA President Grafton J. Nunes. Dr. PHILIP “BUD” LEVY Club members extend their sympathy to The award was for her avocation, ceramic Shirley Levy, whose husband Dr. Philip art. She will use the prize money to travel “Bud” Levy, passed away May 5. He was to Italy and the Netherlands and study a Toledo Club member for 25 years. REFURBISHED SOFAS furniture design. After graduation, Lauren departed to San Francisco to complete JOHN FRANK MIZEREK, JR. donated by a nine-week internship at the Williams Sincere condolences to Kirk Mizerek, anonymous members Sonoma Company in product design. whose father John Frank Mizerek Jr, passed away in April.
MAURICE DANIEL O’CONNELL Caring thoughts and sympathy are sent ThankYou to Joan O’Connell, whose husband FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTOR Maurice Daniel O’Connell, passed away April 20. Their son David has been a James Findley Toledo Club member since 2006.
32 JULY/AUGUST 2015 JULY/AUGUST 2015 33 Introducing new members
In the recent past, I have used this space to promote many Toledo Club member benefits. This month I will highlight another very valuable member benefit. Members who need premium space for wedding receptions may rent fabulous clubhouse rooms such as the Red Room, The magnificent Main Dining Room and the updated Belvedere Room. The member cost for room rental is zero. Non-members renting these rooms will pay $1000 to $1,500 for each of these rooms. Larger weddings need all three RUSS WOZNIAK rooms. This is a potential member Membership Director savings of $3,500. 419-254-2997 When members talk about the 419-254-2992 Fax value of their TC membership they [email protected] usually refer to “treasured past memories“ from events they have attended at the Club. Anniversaries, graduations, birthday parties, www.twitter.com/TheToledoClub showers, retirement parties and holiday parties are all great memories. But the most treasured Become a Fan of The Toledo Club! memory of all will be the life-long Jocelyn and Billy DeMars were married at Gesu and wedding reception celebration memories. had their reception at The Toledo Club May 16, 2009. Club members Denise and Stu Cubbon had this to say about the wedding reception at The Toledo Club they hosted for their daughter Jocelyn and son-in-law Billy in 2009. “ We got married at Gesu and had our reception at The Toledo Club November 27, 1981, and Jocelyn and Billy DeMars did the same May 16, 2009. We love The Toledo Club!” Remember to send in your application to the Monroe The views expressed in Golf and Country Club for your $40 Corporate The Toledo ClubTopics Membership. Plenty of free golf and pool time are not necessarily those ahead. All TC members are eligible. Contact of The Toledo Club board me if you need another application. Have a great or its members unless stated. summer! 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. Russ Wozniak © Copyright 2015 by The Toledo Club. All rights reserved. Membership Director
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Toledo Club Athletics Helps Keep Marriages Strong! Participate! Meet new people, develop new fun relationships as a couple, and get fit together! All of these options are available to you through Toledo Club Athletics. Swim laps together, lift weights and work out or join the twenty couples who are playing squash together at The Toledo Club! Get together and join the other couples making their relationships stronger at The Toledo Club.
Toledo Club Golf Outing – August 1 at Sylvania Country Club Saturday, August 1, is the date for our annual golf outing this year at Sylvania CC. Your $100 fee covers all of the following: green fees, cart fees, awards for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and John A. Seidel last place teams, and all the food and beverages that you can eat and drink! Our cookout Athletic Director and will be held following play at the home of Alex and Mary Due. The format is a four player Squash Professional scramble with individual awards for a few long drives, and closest to the pins. All teams 419-254-2962 are formed by the “golf committee” with everyone’s handicaps being factored in. The sign [email protected] up sheet is posted behind Court Four, Please contact John for more details.
Annual Summer Shutdown The Athletic Department will be closed for only two weeks, from August 24 – to September 8. This shutdown gives the athletic staff a chance to recertify in our valuable CPR/AED training, scrub up the department from top to bottom and take some needed vacation time. Keep in mind that August will be our slender staffing month with only two shifts of porters to open and close the department. Thank you for understanding.
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“I Do” in the Weight Room Glass City Marathon Many brides will be walking down the aisle this We had a group of runners take part in the event. The season to say “I Do,” but many should also be saying different events included a 5k, relay, half marathon and “I Do” to their workouts prior to the day they have full marathon. The weather was on our side and it is dreamed of since they were a little girl. With strapless always a fun event. being one of the most popular styles of dresses for brides-to-be, here are some exercises you can focus on to sculpt your arms in as little as two weeks: 1. Push-Ups: “Push-ups are one of the best work- outs you can do that work every upper body muscle and reshape the arm,” advises Trish Kinsman, founding instructor of Swerve Fitness. “Plus, you can adjust the intensity of the exercise for your strength level.” Rest, and then repeat the set again. CHARISSA MARCONI 2. Plank: Holding yourself in plank position will BS, WITS engage every muscle in your shoulder and arms. Glass City Marathon Phil Sanford, Marty Lahey, Charissa Marconi, Fitness & Aquatics Dir. Jesse Lahey 2015 “Plant your hands directly under your shoulders, ground 419-254-2990 your toes, and keep your navel tucked in and hips level,” [email protected] explains Kinsman. “Hold for as long as you can with- Thank You Heather out compromising your form, rest, and repeat.” Our ladies locker room 3. Triceps Dips: You can do the triceps dip either attendant, Heather Cagle Join me on by using a chair or directly on the floor. If you’re on has graduated from Toledo School for the Arts and will the floor, make sure your feet are flat on the ground, be a freshman at Wright State www.twitter.com/charissamarconi knees together and rise up to a tabletop position with University with a Dance major. your fingers pointed towards your body. Then simply We are delighted to be sending bend your elbows and push back up to tabletop. Or her on to her next chapter, put your hands on a chair and your feet on the ground but will miss her at the Club. and make it more challenging by extending your legs Heather is as kind as she is straight and keeping the weight on your heels. a hard worker and she has represented our Club well. 4. Shoulder Press: “The shoulder press is basically Thank you Heather for always coming in with a smile three exercises in one,” says Kinsman. “It targets and a spring in your step. your shoulders, biceps, and triceps.” Grab a couple of dumbbells for weight, and stand with your feet hip width apart. Bend your elbows and raise your arms Welcome Merry Austin until your elbows are at shoulder level with your Join us for our region’s first open water palms facing outward. Push up until your weights swim competition. Whether you are a touch, and then back down. serious swimmer looking for a chance to compete, a triathlete wanting to get practice in open water competition, or if you want to set a personal goal High-Milers Runners and Maumee of improving your swimming so that you can complete River Swimmers the one mile course, the Lucky Duck Open Water Swim I hope you have signed your name on one of the charts will be an exciting, challenging and fun celebration of in the pool area or the Fitness Center. We are logging the sport of swimming. Sign up at luckyduckswim.com. all our miles at the Club for the summer. Don’t get left This event is organized by the club’s swim coach, behind; sign up today! Melissa Shaner.
JULY/AUGUST 2015 37 38 JULY/AUGUST 2015 Continued from page 19 Some services offered by the Club, at pass-thru prices, are ice sculptures, a pianist for cocktail time, colored linens and an audiovisual setup. 12 Of course, there are some things that can’t be done. No Compelling Reasons to decorations involving nail holes in the walls, no balloons Choose The Toledo Club dangling from chandeliers), and “No,” the pool is not available for a midnight swim! 1 About six months before the Big Event, a Grand Tasting occurs. Multiple Beautiful and Elegant Room Choices Price can be a dictating factor or it can be personal whim. Nancy and Chef Mike Rosendaul have worked out many 2 delicious combinations for served dinners which include salad, Room Rental Waived for Members: a starch and vegetable to accompany a meat or fish entrée. Sponsored Are Given a 50% Discount Very popular is a “Split Plate” with both meat and seafood 3 entrees sharing the plate. With the Choice Entrée, the issued Free Secure Parking invitation includes a dit or dot for the entrée choice; or a single entrée may be satisfactory. The Chef can also do vegetarian, 4 gluten free, or vegan, and tweaks can be made for allergy Set Beverage Charges sufferers. Custom is the byword. A buffet is not often the 5 choice, but can be done with a set-up in the foyer. Appetizers Custom Designed Meals and Appetizers are sampled. Linen colors are chosen. Audiovisual decisions by Award Winning Chef are made, if necessary. From then until the Big Day, it’s only a few phone calls to affirm details and some email with updates. 6 Fine Silver, China Place Settings, Who are the wedding couples? Some are members, some are Linen Dinner Napkins member’s children or grandchildren, some are member’s relatives or friends, some have previously attended an event 7 Dance Floor with Ample Space for Musicians at the Club and, since this is the 21st century, many discover The Toledo Club via the internet while searching for “Wedding 8 Venues, Toledo OH,” or have noted an ad in a publication. Highly Experienced Catering However, the majority of wedding parties are sponsored by a and Site Management club member. (Sponsored room rental rates are reduced by half!) 9 Among trends noted is that the time from engagement to Professionally Trained Service Personnel wedding is becoming shorter and bridal couples themselves 10 participate more in the designing; if not by phone, by email, Freedom to Choose Providers for (perhaps neither resides in Northwest Ohio). Also, out of Flowers, Music, Photography, etc. town guests are a larger factor for planning. 11 A Destination Wedding on the beach may sound romantic, but Highly Experienced, Reliable Catering it can easily be palm trees blowing, sand underfoot, sarongs and Site Management on the bridesmaids and shorts on the ushers, bongo music drowning out the vows, heavy rain clouds overhead, and so 12 Because You Want the Best many friends and family NOT there to share the occasion. Tributes of Love, Romance and Commitment, Past and Future And, do remember that these amenities are, most assuredly, a continuation of a tradition or the beginning are available for any Birthday Party, of a new one. The Toledo Club is the right destination! Graduation Celebration, Retirement Tribute or any Gala Event. The Knot chose wisely. R
JULY/AUGUST 2015 39 GUEST BARTENDERS!
by Zac Huizing and Margie Traband Sports Grill & Tavern Committee Co-Chairmen Alternate Perspectives From
Cheers! GUEST BARTENDERS! As we approach& the summer shutdown the We are thrilled to announce our second Tavern committee has a few exciting annual Guest Bartender Series which will changes to introduce. Kate Decker and kick off beginning July 2. Last year’s success Mike Schmidt have decided to pass the and competitive spirit was so thrilling that committee chair torch as they both have we had people begging to dethrone last been blessed with wonderful life changes. year’s champs (Wozniak/Bronson). During Kate and Mark Decker are proud to the first four Thursdays in July we will replace announce the birth of their healthy baby the existing Tavern bartenders with some of boy, John “Jack” Chase Decker. Meanwhile, our most popular and entertaining members Mike has accepted a promotion at work and staff. They will compete for tips and which ultimately has brought on several new whoever raises the most money will receive responsibilities for him. Congratulations a cash prize. I expect the same no holds to both of them on the new changes and barred enthusiasm and creativity as last year. for the countless hours they have dedicated Enjoy this year’s lineup and don’t forget to to the Sports Grill & Tavern. TIP your bartenders!
With that being July 2 – said, I’d like to Kristen Winovich + introduce myself, Lauren O’Neil and my partner July 9 – in crime, Margie John + Kim Seidel Traband, as the July 16 – newest Co-Chair’s Tom Swigart + of the Tavern Bradley Ansberg Committee. The success the July 23 – Team BLADE + Tavern has had is Guests undeniable, and we look forward to continuing to bring Zac fresh and exciting ideas. We are always The iconic pewter mugs with the etched Club logo can only be looking for new ideas and we would like found in the Tavern, and are available to all Mug Club members exclusively. All members can join for a nominal fee by asking the to invite anyone interested in joining the bartender – And it has been estimated that your committee to reach out to me or Margie. ROI turns positive after approximately 17 refills. You don’t have to be a sports buff or like NEW Regular Hours: Chef Mike’s 90 minute Dogfish Head IPA, Thursday 5 pm – 12:30 am BUT… if you do, more power to you! Friday 5 pm – 12:30 am Saturday 4 Pm – 12:30 Am (July) Sunday Closed April-September
Photos by Art Bronson The Sports Grill & Tavern will open for special and private events on Mondays and Tuesdays 40 JULY/AUGUST 2015 Advertisingtopics rates placement &options Monthly Rates: Full Year Full page – $1,000 1/2 page – $500 1/4 page – $250 Monthly Rates: 6 Months Full page – $1,200 1/2 page – $600 1/4 page – $300 Monthly Rates: Less than 6 Months Full page – $1,400 1/2 page – $800 1/4 page – $400 For complete ad specs and further information, email or call Susan K. Zurawski at [email protected] or 419-868-9363.
JULY/AUGUST 2015 41 Committees
Athletic Junior/Intermediate Chairman Chairman Bob Lucas Nick Stack Todd Berman Renee Stack Mike Goetz Cameron Hahn Zachary Huizing Ian Malhoit Christopher Kozak Marketing Squash Sarah Snell Will Lewis Chairman Chairman Emilie Vassar Kathy Mikolajczak Fred Harrington Mike Goetz Brett Seymour Steven Bogart Steve Bogart Social/Entertainment Melissa Shaner Florence Buchanan Jim Burnor Chairman Renee Stack John Fedderke Tim Effler Mike Mori Kimberly Walter Karen Klein Tyson Fankhauser Art Bronson Tom Klein Jeffrey Levesque Jim Burnor Topics Shirley Levy Frank Manning Eileen Eddy Chairman Cindy Niggemyer Greg Wagoner Joy Hyman David Cameron Rick Rudnicki Peter Winovich David Quinn Art Bronson Sonja Scheuer Debra Calabrese Centennial John Fedderke Chairman Fred Harrington TBA Nathalie Helm meeting schedule Keith Burwell Thomas Klein Tom Klein Shirley Levy John Fedderke Bob Lubell July Shirley Levy Cindy Niggemyer Kristi Polus Food/Beverage Committee Finance Richard Rothrock July 2 • Noon • Chelsea Room Chairman Jim Rush Michael T. Marciniak Bruce Yunker Social/Entertainment Committee Larry Boyer July 7 • 5:30 PM • Chelsea Room Doug Kearns Sports Grill & Tavern Jodi Miehls Co-Chairmen House Committee Mark Ralston Zac Huizing July 13 • 5 PM • Chelsea Room Dirk Van Heyst Margie Traband William Vaughan Bruce Douglas Athletic Committee Jim Knapp July 14 • 11:30 AM • Conservatory Room Food/Beverage Megan McKean Chairman Rebecca Shope Squash Committee Ben Brown Drew Snell July 14 • 7:30 AM • Georgian Room Dan Effler Craig Witherall Becky Fuhrman Marketing Committee Karen Klein Membership July 15 • 5:30 PM • Georgian Room Bob Lubell John MacKay Chairman Kathy Mikolajczak Zak Vassar Junior/Intermediate Committee July 16 • 6 PM • Tavern Lindsey Milam Jackie Barnes Ann Sanford Tim Effler Sports Grill & Tavern Committee Betty Sherman Erica Jennewine Linda Varga Matt Rubin July 16 • 5:30 PM • Tavern Greg Wagoner Mike Schmidt Finance Committee July 27 • 4 PM • Board Room House Technology Chairman Chairman Marianne Ballas Amir Khan Membership Committee July 27 • 5:30 PM • Red Room Paul Sullivan Doug Andrews Tom Uhler Josh Cooper Board Meeting Shelley Walinski John Fedderke Carl White Sonja Scheuer July 28 • 4 PM • Board Room Kristin Winovich Topics Committee July 28 • 12:30 PM • Board Room 42 JULY/AUGUST 2015 Members of the Board of Directors
President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Legal Counsel John Fedderkel Aaron D. Swiggum Michael T. Marciniak Brett Seymour Justice G. Johnson, Jr. 419-297-6559 Cell 419-891-1040 Business Tel 419-842-6112 Business Tel 419-517-7079 Business Tel 419-249-7100 Business Tel [email protected] 419-206-9518 Cell 419-343-3401 Cell 419-467-3302 Cell 419-262-0312 Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Director Director Director Director Director Jacqueline Barnes Rebecca Shope Andrew Berenzweig David Quinn Gregory H. Wagoner 419-254-2820 Business Tel 419-321-1453 Business Tel 419-259-6080 Business Tel 419-537-1741 Business Tel 419-241-9000 Business Tel 419- 261-0781 Cell 419-957-1117 Cell 419-345-7969 Cell 419-367-3601 Cell 419-321-1206 Direct [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Committee chairs
House Social/Entertainment Food/Beverage Membership Topics Junior/Intermediate Technology Marianne Ballas Mike Mori Ben Brown Zak Vassar David Cameron Nick Stack Amir Khan 419-265-5607 Cell 419-724-6380 Bus. 419-254-7382 Bus. 419-764-9161 Cell 419-536-5272 Bus. 419-321-1392 Bus. 614-354-8672 Cell [email protected] 419-392-3050 Cell 419-787-7382 Cell [email protected] 419-266-4742 Cell 419-215-1628 Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Athletic Squash Marketing Sports Grill & Tavern Sports Grill & Tavern Centennial Bob Lucas Mike Goetz Fred Harrington Co-Chairman Co-Chairman To be announced 419-833-1505 Home 419-245-2531 Bus. 419-385-2322 Home Margie Traband Zac Huizing 419-494-1185 Cell 419-351-3595 Cell [email protected] 419-509-2881 Cell 419-720-5300 Bus. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 419-419-9574 Cell [email protected] JULY/AUGUST 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 June 28-29, 2015
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