BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT SECRETARY Joseph Zerbey Brett Seymour VICE PRESIDENT LEGAL COUNSEL John Fedderke Justice G. Johnson, Jr Manager's Message TREASURER DIRECTORS Aaron Swiggum Jackie Barnes ASSISTANT Maureen Brown Roger Parker, General Manager TREASURER Richard Hylant Kirk Mizerek David Quinn Gregory H. Wagoner 419-254-2988 • [email protected] TOLEDO CLUB STAFF ADMINISTRATION Roger Parker, General Manager 419-254-2988 FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE Jenni Maher, Catering Manager 419-254-2981 Tina Orosz, Catering Assistant Manager 419-254-2981 Filippa Brown, Catering Assistant Manager 419-254-2981 Michael Rosendaul, Executive Chef 419-243-2200 ext. 2149 “I am very much in awe of this Dining Room Manager 419-243-2200 ext. 2964 Charlotte Hall Concierge and Member Relations Manager grand place. It is beautiful and 419-243-2200 ext. 2161 MEMBERSHIP Russ Wozniak, Membership Director 419-254-2997 I am honored to be at the helm ACCOUNTING Kimberly Phillips, Office Manager 419-254-2970 Paula Martin, Accounting Analyst 419-254-2996 and work with our great staff to ATHLETIC John Seidel, Director/Squash Pro 419-254-2962 Charissa Marconi, Fitness and Aquatics Director increase the positive experience 419-254-2990 SECURITY David Rainey, Operations Manager 419-254-2967 in all phases of the operation.” T H E T O L E D O C L U B T O P I C S Roger Parker A publication of the Marketing Committee General Manager of The Toledo Club, published 11 times per year 235 14th Street • Toledo, Ohio 43604 419-243-2200 • 419-254-2969 Fax www.toledoclub.org EDITORIAL STAFF Editor in Chief: Shirley Levy ([email protected]) Calling Copy Editor: all Toledo Club Art Bronson members: Club Etiquette Reminder: Publisher: Do you have any David Cameron photos, post cards, Design/Art Direction: Making reservations is Tony Barone Design – 419-866-4826 invitations, letters or ([email protected]) memories to share important to proper scheduling regarding the history Contributing Writers: of the club’s staff. Two important Karen Klein, Jim Knapp, Cindy Niggemyer, of The Toledo Club? Richard Rothrock Jenni Maher, promises benefits to you: great service and Contributing Photographers: to scan on the spot – Grand Lubell Photography – 419-882-1984 or scan and mail back – reduced wage expense to keep Printing/Mailing by: all documents. club dues from going up. Kennedy Printing Co. • Findlay, Ohio Contact her at 419-254-2981 or ON THE COVER: Roger Parker, new General [email protected] Manager of The Toledo Club with his senior staff members. Photo by Grand Lubell Photography President'sMessage Joe Zerbey, President
April, 2013
I hope you all have had the opportunity million. In 2010, he moved to the to meet our new general manager, Roger Mancy Brothers’ catering division Parker. The cover photo shows him with our senior where he was an operating partner in management team. This is the group that will con- the new startup venture. tinue to make our Club a magnificent experience Roger is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University for members and our guests. in Rutherford, New Jersey with a BS business degree Roger is very enthusiastic about his new assignment. in management. He was named Alumni of the Year He said to me, “I am very much in awe of this in 1989. He is chairman of the Ohio Restaurant grand place. It is beautiful and I am honored to Association. be at the helm and work with our great staff to In the process of hiring Roger, board members and increase the positive experience in all phases of committee chairs spoke with many people both in the operation.” and around Toledo. Roger gets high Our new general manager has impeccable grades from virtually everyone for his credentials and a wide area of expertise. He began work ethic, expertise and leadership. He his career as the banquet maitre d’hotel at the is very proficient at the “front” and the New York Helmsley Hotel in 1982. He moved “back” of the house. He is a gourmet over to the Hotel Parker Meridian (no relation) chef and a longtime member of the as banquet director. He continued to move up Chaine des Rotisseurs, receiving national the ladder at the Vista International Hotel and recognition in 2008. the Grand Hyatt New York, directing catering and Roger comes to The Toledo Club with marketing, and was in charge of special dignitary the experience to continue to manage functions involving Presidents Carter, Reagan the climb to success. His unique insight and Bush, along with Donald Trump and Leona and ability in food service management, Helmsley. banquet and special meetings, will insure In 1989, Roger became the general manager of the Club delivers Five Star amenities to Martin’s West in Baltimore, Maryland, where he our members and guests. managed an $8 million catering business in a We will have a “meet and greet” with our 47,000 square foot facility. He took the business new GM in early April. In the meantime, from break-even to an 8 percent profit in one year. welcome him to the finest city club in the In August of 1993, Toledo’s Virgil Gladieux midwest. brought Roger to the Glass City to supervise his “ Although no one can go back and make a hospitality division, which included onsite brand new start, anyone can start from and offsite catering with annual sales of $4.5 now and make a brand new ending.” – Carl Bard
APRIL 2013 3 THANK YOU In special appreciation to the following people who hosted or sponsored an event in the month of MARCH
• William Bates – Answer Club Luncheon • Harold Lincoln – Serra Club Luncheon • Libby Beamer – Aktion Associates Meeting & Luncheon • Patrick McCormick – Birthday Party • Andrew Berenzweig – Birthday Party • William McDonnell – PNC Cocktail Reception • Larry Boyer – Press Club Luncheons • Gordon MacRitchie – United Way Meeting • Douglas Braun – Ashley Group Meeting • Michael Mack – Baptism Reception • Gerald Brown – Meeting • Thomas Manahan – LISC Meeting • James Burnor Jr. – Mortgage Bankers Luncheon • Michael Milano – Performance • Kevin Carmony – BNI Meetings & Zepf Center Meeting • David Miller – Meeting • Willis Day IV – Family Dinner • Dean Monske – RGP Meeting • Cormac Delaney – State Farm Retirement Luncheon • Devin Moore – Baby Shower • Gary Diesing – Bricklayers Pension Plan Dinner • Jack Niggemyer – Opera Guild Meeting • Robert Finkel – Symposium Dinner • Rudolph Peckinpaugh Jr. – Bridal Shower • R. Bruce Foster – Cocktail Receptions • Daniel Peffley – High School Hall of Fame Dinner • Micah Graber – TSA Event • Garth Phibbs – Wittenberg University Cocktail Reception • James Hartung – Toledo Sister City International Dinner • Andrea Price – Meeting • Richard Heidebrink – FCA Power Luncheon • Matthew Rubin – EPIC Meeting • Dennis Hellmann – ICONO Dinner • Bruce Schoenberger – Toledo Trucking Association Meeting • John Hull – WPO Board Meeting • Renay Scott – Luncheon • Richard Hylant – Management Meeting • David Seeger – • Michael Hylant – Meeting Great Lakes Credit Union Cocktail Reception & Dinner • Reginald Jackson – Ohio Legal Assistance Meeting • Sharon Speyer – Huntington Bank Meeting • Lloyd Jacobs – University of Toledo Dinner • James Stengle – Shrader Tire & Oil Meeting • Robert Kelleher – Meetings • Thomas Tousley – Private Event • Allan Kirsner – Great Books & More Luncheon • Paul Toth – Alpha Phi Boule Dinner • Paul Kraus – St. Ursula Bridge • Dirk Van Heyst – Fifth Third Bank Luncheon • Robert LaClair – Fifth Third Luncheon • William Vaughan – Great Books Discussion • Richard LaValley Jr. – NWO Scholarship Dinner • Mark V’Soske – Toledo Regional Chamber Breakfast • Donald Leary – Diogenes Club Dinner • Eric Walker – Farewell Party • Philip Levy – Kiwanis Anniversary Dinner & Private Brunch • James Walter – Toledo Rotary Bowling Party NOTE: List may not include all events due to print deadline
4 APRIL 2013 UPCOMING EVENTS AROUND THE CITY
Huntington Center Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent Promedica The Big Dig Yo, wake up everybody! Winter is over, the snow is melting, the sun Costumed characters, fantastic young guest artists, storybook narration is coming out – it’s time for the second annual REO, Styx, Nugent to music and more! You never know what to expect at the Toledo springtime extravaganza. We had so much fun in 2012, we all decided Symphony Family Series. It’s designed to introduce the entire family, to fire this “Midwest Rock ‘n Roll Express” thing up and do it again. both young and young-at-heart, to the beauty and excitement of Time to strap on our six strings, pack up the trucks and tour buses, get classical music. together with our best rock buddies and go out to have some big fun. This year, the TSO will team up with four great learning institutions: April 21 – 7 PM Toledo School for the Arts, Toledo Ballet, Toledo Botanical Gardens and Toledo Opera. Stranahan Theater April 7 – 2 PM at The Peristyle Celtic Woman Celtic woman is a female vocal ensemble that performs a mix of Celtic, Music of the Eagles with the Toledo Symphony New Age and adult contemporary music. Often compared to such artists Glen DeLaunne and his band play it all – from Hotel California to as Clannad, Enya and Loreena McKennitt, Celtic Woman first rose to Desperado – surrounded by the lush orchestral sound of your Toledo acclaim with an energetic stage show that shared much in common Symphony. It’s the symphonic rock experience of 2013. with similarly-minded productions like Riverdance. The group’s first April 13 – 8 PM at The Stranahan Theater performance was filmed by PBS in 2004, and broadcast one year later, Andalusian Virtuosity – The Romatic Guitar accompanied by a wildly popular CD and DVD. Guitar phenom Xuefei Yang graces the stage of the Peristyle for an April 2 – 8 PM evening of Spanish, Mexican and Brazilian showstoppers. Chilean B.B. King conductor Maximiano Valdes completes this virtuosic program with April 7 – 7:30 PM the Symphony No. 9 of Shostakovich. April 19 and 20 – 8 PM at The Peristyle DreamGirls* Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, DreamGirls tells the story Toledo Blade Chamber IV of an up-and-coming, ‘60s singing group, and the triumphs and Enjoy the intimate setting of The Toledo Club as you listen to Rheinberger tribulations that come with fame and fortune. With music by Academy and Brahms performed by some of Toledo’s great musicians. Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy April 28 – 7 PM at The Toledo Club Award winner Tom Eyen, DreamGirls features the unforgettable hits: “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” “One Night Only” and “Listen.” Valentine Theatre Fiddler on the Roof *Show may contain adult language. Recommended for ages 12+. April 25, 26, 27 – 8 PM Fiddler On The Roof has captured the hearts of people all over the world April 27 and 28 – 2 PM with its humor, warmth and honesty. Fiddler is filled with a rousing, April 28 – 7 PM heartwarming score, including “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset.” Relive the tradition! Toledo Ballet April 3 – 7:30 PM Giselle Junie B. Jones Giselle tells the story of a girl in the Rhineland whose ghost, after her Outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones stars in a colorful, funny, premature death, protects her lover from the vengeance of a group of evil fast-paced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the female spirits called Wilis, who were jilted in life before their wedding annual kickball tournament, and other angst-ridden situations. day and rise from their graves at night to seek revenge upon men by April 6 – 2 PM dancing them to death. Giselle’s love saves Albrecht and frees her from Erskine Returns for Kenton Wilis, returning her to her grave to rest in peace. As Giselle dies of a Featuring the Stan Kenton band’s legendary drummer Peter Erskine. weakened heart, she is sure to steal yours in this timeless ballet classic. April 6 – 8 PM April 19 – 20 at the Valentine Theatre Treasured Stories of Eric Carle Toledo Symphony He’s back! The Very Hungry Caterpillar is joined by a whimsical cast of All Bach | Stefan Sanderling, conductor | Valentin Ragusitu, viola adventurous animals drawn from the pages of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Experience a series that celebrates the elegance of classical music in the What Do You See? and Papa Please Get the Moon for Me. All of Mr. Carle’s welcoming setting of the Franciscan Center. stories are guaranteed to educate and entertain everyone. April 6 – 7:30 PM April 27 – 2 PM
APRIL 2013 5 editor-in-chief interviews the Club’s new GM By Shirley Levy
The first employees of what later became The Toledo Club were a chef and a boy named Riley. Riley served meals via a dumbwaiter lift in Alf Gleason’s home at 216 North Superior Street in the 1870s.
The association of men who originally got together to discuss business turned into The Draconian Club in 1879, and then The Toledo Club in 1889. In 1915, the Club hired Charles Murphy as its first manager. Over the years, the staff grew – and grew – and continued to grow. From Murphy, the chef and the boy, it expanded to approximately 70 men and women whose responsibilities ranged from cooking to cleaning to providing security – and everything in between.
“ I already had a But there’s still only one person who is responsible for overseeing it all. corporate hotel It takes someone with people, food service and management skills to background; I aspire to that position, but The Toledo Club’s new general manager, Roger wanted to see Parker, is as qualified as they come, in terms of both experience and training. how a private He has spent a life time in the food industry, nationally and locally, company is run and has an extensive background in all aspects of food service, building by a general operations and managing large groups of employees, including union manager.” staff members and salaried managers. Parker was born in Merksem, Belgium, a suburb of Antwerp, where he attended an English-speaking international school. His father was a chemical engineer for Monsanto and his mother was a contract specialist with the U.S. Navy. Later the family moved back to the U.S., to Cherry Hill, New Jersey, where Roger went to high school. He then went on to earn a business degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Rutherford, N.J.
“I worked my way through college and ended up at the Parker Meridian Hotel in Manhattan, four doors down from Carnegie Hall. It was one of the first boutique hotels in the world,” he said. “I started out as beverage manager and worked my way up to banquet maitre d’hotel.
6 APRIL 2013 “After that, I was the catering manager to management, he worked with all Street, but I wasn’t comfortable for Leona and Harry Helmsley at the the departments with an emphasis sitting behind a desk,” he explained. Hotel Harley – the name is a meld on controlling food and labor costs, “Catering management was a perfect of their first names – and also the inventory control, employee relations fit for me. It’s what I do. I’m very Helmsley Palace. We did a lot of private and client/guest satisfaction. passionate about it and I’m not dinners for the Helmsleys, but I never In 1993, Parker got a call from afraid to be hands on.” really understood Leona’s habit of Virgil Gladieux whose company, He also is direct, but in a positive way. playing dollar poker every night.” headquartered in Toledo, was A major influence on his management Parker moved on to become catering nationally known as the largest food style was Arno Schmitt, the food and director at the Hilton International provider in the country. “Virgil’s son beverage director at the Hyatt Hotel. where he planned presidential dinners Tim ran a portion of the company and Previously Schmitt was executive chef and other special political events. I worked with him as vice president at the Waldorf Astoria, where he Two years later, he was lured away by of V/Gladieux Enterprises for the next created the famous Waldorf salad. Donald Trump, owner of the Grand 17 years,” Parker said. “Arno was a hands-on person, very Hyatt. One of his favorite memories “V/Gladieux Enterprises was in charge involved with everything that happened was catering a birthday party on Trump’s of catering at SeaGate Convention in the hotel. He knew what was going 300-foot yacht for the hotel magnate’s Center, the University of Toledo food on at all times,” Parker said. daughter Ivanka, then six or seven services, numerous catering concessions years old. and a lot of B&I (business and industry) “ I started out as “Donald’s brother Robert was a kind deals like feeding employees for Dana. of CPA and he put together deals for The company also did a lot of Jamie beverage manager Donald in the late 1980s and early Farr and PGA golf tournaments. It and worked my 90s. His sister was a federal judge in had a long history in the Toledo area,” New Jersey,” he recalled. “The Hyatt he said. “In the end, it was sad to way up to banquet put on some huge events that were watch it being taken over by another maitre d’hotel.” very formal; for example, banquets company.” for the United Nations when all the Prior to coming to The Toledo Club, “I also was influenced by Meryl missions got together there.” Roger Parker was operating partner Lividiana, the Waldorf’s maitre d’. He Roger Parker’s skills and business of Toledo’s Mancy Brothers’ catering had a very Old World service style relationships didn’t go unnoticed. division. In addition to implementing and he taught me a lot about French He was named New York City Catering all of the division’s operational and plating, wait staff service and setting Director of the Year for 1987, by the administrative systems, he hired and a table. He was a real perfectionist; National Assocation of Catering scheduled all of its employees, secured if he didn’t like the way you set the Executives. new catering venues and marketed table, he’d pull out the tablecloth. You the division to clients throughout couldn’t get away with that anymore, “By then, I had kind of reached the Northwest Ohio. He also has had a but I did learn a lot from him.” pinnacle of what I could do in New long association with food-related York,” he said. “I already had a Parker has been a member of the charitable events such as Taste of the corporate hotel background; I wanted executive board of the Ohio Restaurant Nation, Share our Strength, as well to see how a private company is run Association in Columbus since 2006. as fund-raisers for the Red Cross, by a general manager.” He was inducted as ORA’s 87th United Way, Catholic Charities, chairman in June 2012, and will serve He decided to go to work for Marty Toledo Symphony and many other in that role until June 2014. He was Resnick, owner of Martin’s West, a philanthropic causes. president of Northwest Ohio large catering business with six Considering his passion for his Restaurant Association from 2006-08. banquet and catering facilities in work and his considerable success, Maryland. He ran the flagship property “I’ve served on ORA’s board with the I wondered if, when he graduated of the corporation, which typically owners of lot of fabulous restaurants from college, Parker ever imagined did eight weddings on a Saturday; and food suppliers like Michael he was headed for a career in catering. four in the afternoon and four at Symon ,Wendy’s, and White Castle, “A lot of my friends went to Wall night. Using a hands-on approach Continued on page 9 APRIL 2013 7 8 APRIL 2013 Continued from page 7 as well as a mix of other corporate and local owners. April It’s made me more politically aware,” he said. ORA sponsors Pro-Start, a 2-year program developed ANNIVERSARIES to prepare 11th and 12th grade students for careers in the food service and restaurant industry. Three Whitmer 15 Year Anniversary High School students – James Zilka, Marcus Henry, Stephen Grabke April 1/1998 15 years and Jesse Cole - have been working with Chef Michael 25 Year+ Anniversary at The Toledo Club under Pro-Start. Adam Bellamy Jeannie Hylant April 1/1985 28 years also participated in that program until he graduated John Wetli April 1/1984 29 years from Whitmer in January. James Hill April 1/1984 29 years Joy Hyman-Goldberg April 1/1982 31 years Larry Ulrich April 1/1979 34 years “ I’ve found that Edwin Durivage April 1/1979 34 years Gary McBride April 1/1977 36 years communication is Eleanor Harbaugh April 1/1977 36 years the key to success.” John Fedderke April 1/1974 39 years Charles Bracken April 1/1974 39 years John Boggs April 1/1973 40 years My interview with the club’s new GM took place a Franz Berlacher April 1/1972 41 years week before he officially assumed the position on Kenneth Smith April 1/1971 42 years March 18. “I’m excited to be here,” he said. “The Club Joseph Colturi April 1/1967 46 years is so beautiful and I also appreciate its heritage and Richard Anderson April 1/1966 47 years Thomas Clark April 1/1964 49 years long history. One of its main attractions for me was the Joseph Pilkington April 1/1961 52 years opportunity to work with such a committed, energetic and involved board of directors. I hope to continue to propel the Club forward and help it reach its goals for membership.” Te m pu s Fu g it “I’ve found that communication is the key to success,” he added. “Another key is the owners’ commitment to their product. The companies or businesses that are the most successful tend to be committed from the leadership UPCOMING EVENTS down; their energy level inspires the employees. Another AT THE CLUB important key is consistent quality of food and service.” Some people have a romantic image of a general April 2 First Tuesday manager as someone who sits in his or her office and April 7 Sunday Brunch gives orders to the staff. “With me, it’s quite the opposite April 18 Great Books club picture,” Parker said. “During serving time, you’ll see April 19 Members’ Jam me on the floor, checking on the food and service and April 21 Taste of the Nation stuff like that. I’m also the kind of person who looks April 26 Jazz Night around a lot. I want to observe how things are being Reservations at 419-243-2200 or toledoclub.org done before I make any changes.” Need help with the website? Even the most dedicated GM can work so long. Parker, Call Jenni Maher at 419-254-2981 who was recently divorced, enjoys spending time in the yard of his home in Sylvania. “I’m especially looking forward to spending more time with my two wonderful MARK YOUR CALENDARS stepchildren, Logan and Haley, who both live in the FUTURE CLUB EVENTS Toledo area,” he said. He also enjoys playing golf. Last May 12 Mother’s Day Buffet year his four-man team won first place in the scramble at the New Albany Country Club in Columbus.
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10 APRIL 2013 DID YOU KNOW By Cindy Niggemyer Tea for Two or Tea for YOU
Ah yes, tea! “Can I get ya anything...? Coffee? Tea? Me?”* Thomas Sullivan revived this practice, but his customers Well, we all know THIS movie line and the fact that cold left the tea in the sample sack to steep. The idea caught tea bags on the eyes can shrink swelling from the gin, cold on and 90 percent of the tea today is in tea bags. The tea and lemon rind summer cocktail we just imbibed. universal use of the bag led Eleanor Roosevelt to say, Oh, and we also remember that little “Tea Party” we threw “Women are like tea bags. They do not know how strong for the British a while ago. Tea has played a major part in they are until they get into hot water.” the world’s politics and commerce. It has created immense You don’t have to venture to the Ritz Carlton of Hong Kong wealth and been a driving force for governmental change. to have the world’s most expensive afternoon tea. The Coffee has taken over as the American beverage of choice, price there can range up to $8,888. Instead, come to the but the rest of the world has continued to choose tea. We Toledo Club on Friday, April 19, at noon for a tea luncheon. are all living in a “coffee nation”, so have you ever thought The price is $22. What a bargain! much about the history of a beverage that is served over Elaine of Elaine’s Wild Orchid Tea three billion times a day to the rest of the world? Shoppe will be there to tell us about How did all this tea drinking start? As usual, there are the fascinating history of tea and its several stories from countries claiming to have invented medicinal uses and Chef Michael is tea. One story is about the herbalist Chinese Emperor planning a yummy lunch. Yes, there is Shennong who lived about 5,000 years ago. While boiling much more than tea bags on your eyes some drinking water, leaves from burning tea twigs blew to tell about medicinal tea and Elaine upwards and landed in the water. It was a “eureka” will inform you on Friday, April 19. moment for China and thus tea drinking was born. India also takes claim to tea with their own legend. In the 6th century AD the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma needed to keep himself awake for extended hours to meditate. Chewing tea leaves was his drug of choice and steeping tea in hot water followed. Theanine is the stimulant found in the leaves. This antioxidant is the same as coffee caffeine, but stimulates half the amount. The Indian fascination with tea continues because the cultivation of tea is India’s second largest industry. You probably have heard of black, oolong, green and white tea. All these teas come from the same plant known as Camellia sinensis. What makes the different teas? It is the result of the variations in harvesting and processing. Darjeeling is one of the world’s most highly prized teas.
Known as the “champagne” of teas, four-hundred tons *This is one of cinema’s best-known are sold every year. However, only one-hundred tons quotes. Joan Cusack said it to Harrison Ford in the classic 1988 actually come from the Darjeeling area of India. It seems film “Working Girl.” The film also there are some creative tea traders, so buyer beware. used Coco Chanel’s quote,”Dress shabbily, they notice the dress. How did those tea bags for your eyes develop? They were Dress impeccably; they notice the woman”, but that’s for another initially used in the early 1800s to hold tea samples. In 1904, column.
APRIL 2013 11 that’s... Rich! by Richard Rothrock SPAM OF THE MIND E very morning I wake up, stagger out of bed, and log into truthfully, can’t you recite the entire theme song to the following HA!email. I do that even before I have a cup of coffee in my hand. TV shows: The Beverly Hillbillies, Gilligan’s Island, Green Acres, or And every morning, I find that my inbox has been infested Petticoat Junction? Others of you can sing along to the closing overnight again by spam. No, not the tasty “meat” manufactured tunes for The Lawrence Welk Show or Hee Haw. It makes me by Hormel for years (and a favorite of GIs in World War II). wonder why we just don’t have a “Delete All” button on the This is 21st century spam also known as junk email: messages side of our heads. promising the moon and the stars and the clovers for just one Pop songs linger on in my head long after we’ve ceased hearing simple click on their link. Never mind that the link’s URL them on the radio. That’s not so bad if it is a classic like “Hey contains abbreviations for countries like Rumania or Nigeria Jude” or “Don’t Be Cruel” or “Stardust.” But why in the world or Jamaica, mon. Stop thinking, Richard! The is my brain hanging onto “Indiana Wants Me” sky is the limit and my ship has come in! I’ve (“Lord, I can’t go back there”), “Billy, Don’t been approved for loans that I didn’t apply Be a Hero”, or “Dizzy”? My head is spinning... for. I have won overseas lotteries that I did And yet, there is much that is good about our not enter. Russian and Asian women I have brains retaining all this spam of daily life. not met can’t wait to see me again. A simple Because if we didn’t retain that stuff then we click of the “Delete All” button and all that would not retain other things like: that good fortune is gone, thrown in the trash Christmas when you got that gift you never until tomorrow morning when my inbox thought you were going to get. Or the first will be full of it again. time your baby looked at you and smiled. Or It is a never-ending cycle that we have come that night when the person of your dreams to accept in today’s cyber world but I wonder if we have ever said they loved you. taken a moment to think about all the spam still rolling Shared memories of past cultural events are also the way we around the inbox of our minds. You know, all those useless make connections with those of our own generation. Like moments and songs and facts that we have picked up through when I start humming the “Teaberry shuffle”, or start flailing the years and somehow retained even when we don’t want to. my arms around while shouting, “Warning! Warning! Danger, They come in all shapes and sizes. Will Robinson!” Phrases like that are all part of each generation’s There are TV commercials from my youth. Let’s see if any of collective past and we use them as verbal shorthand to show them ring a bell for you (answers at the bottom): others our age that we have shared the same path. We have walked the same road; experienced many of the same highs 1)“I’d rather fight than switch” and lows. It is also the way we hang onto ourselves by 2)“Mamma Mia, that’s a spicy meat-a-ball!” remembering all the things that have gone into making us 3)“It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature!” the person we are today. 4)“Tastes like wild hickory nuts.” One of my all-time favorite TV theme songs is for The Family 5)“Try it. You’ll like it. Try it. You’ll like it. Holvak, a TV show that aired exactly three episodes back in So I tried it. Thought I was gonna die.” 1975 and yet its theme song hangs in my mind: “Take me back 6)“I could hear you coming, Ralph. so I can see the way it was: my legacy. I need to find what once Ping, ping, ping all the way up the hill.” was good in traces of my childhood. Look how far we’ve come. Look how far we’ve come.” I’m particularly troubled that I’ve hung onto this Levi’s jingle from the early 1970s: “Good morning, world! I’m a ready for Remember that the next time you open your inbox and stare you hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo. I’m a wearing my Le-he- at all the spam sent to you from halfway around the world.
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R APRIL 2013 13 Art Collection Publilius Syrus, a Latin writer who flourished in the 1st century BC, penned that line, a fitting description for the Flower Girl. When you enter The Toledo Club she’s always there to greet you; her portrait, painted “A beautiful by Leopold Schmutzler, reigns over the hall leading to the main lobby. The oil on canvas painting is a symphony of warm pastel colors, soft lines, frills and gentle contours. The face is a mute subject’s hat is festooned with daisies, and a cascade of flowers spills from a large vase ni the background onto her apron. The bountiful display of flowers heightens the subject’s recommendation.” beauty, while her sexuality is minimized with a demure ladylike pose. Schmutzler’s art defies categorization. He was celebrated for his paintings of elegant high society scenes and beautiful women in the jocular rococo style. He also was known for genre scenes that convey the values and traditions of farm and working class life. But that’s not all the artist was known for. He also did many intense semi-erotic paintings of women, ranging from flamenco dancers to gypsies, in various stages of dress and undress. Quite a few were considered scandalous. Leopold Schmutzler was born in 1864 at Stribo (now Mies), in the Bohemian part of Austria. He studied at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts where his instructors included Austrian genre painter Leopold Carl Muller, and Christian Griepenkerl. Then he continued his studies at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts under German genre painter and illustra- tor Otto Seitz. For a long time, Schmutzler searched for a style of his own. He worked in Rome and Paris, and also travelled to New York as he sought to capture the secrets of inner harmony and ideal proportion. He eventually settled in Munich, where he spent the rest of his life. His works in the nineteenth century depicted contemporary and ‘frock-coat’ genre subjects with titles such as The Suitor, The Center of Attention, The Minuet, or Woman Eavesdropping on a Conversation. Set in richly-appointed interiors, they tended to be painted in a Romantic style, recalling the “gallant” subjects of eighteenth century paintings that were so fashionable at the time. Although the figures are visually lighthearted and playful, their smiles appear forced and even mocking, giving the compositions a sardonic quality, almost a fervor, that some critics have interpreted as a sign of inner anguish. That disquietude, or sense of tension, was typical of the major problems that presented themselves to German Painting in the days of the Third Reich. Adolf Hitler’s rise to power in 1933 was quickly followed by actions to cleanse the culture of “degeneracy,” in accordance with Reich Agriculture Minster J. Walter Darre’s Blood and Soil (Blut und Boden) doctrine, which glorified traditional peasant life and declared it preferable to and more natural than its urban and industrialized counterpart. The “honorable” life of workers and peasants became the regime’s preferred pictorial motifs. The student-organized book burning of German literature took place in Berlin on May 10, 1933; “degenerate” art was purged from museum collections and curators who had shown a partiality to modern art were replaced by Party members. Artists whose works were purged, and in some cases seized, include Mark Chagall, James Ensor, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh. Artists and musicians were dismissed from teaching positions and artists were forbidden to utilize any colors not apparent in nature. The Weimar influence cast long dark shadows over other forms of art as well. Many of Germany’s most gifted directors, actors, cinematographers, production designers and composers were forced out of the film industry. The film noir movie Casablanca (1942)
14 APRIL 2013 Art Collection Leopold Schmutzler (1864–1941) by Shirley Levy of the Nazis and were therefore exempt from military service. A new national museum, The House of German Art in Munich, was conceived as a showcase for “good” art that conformed with Nazi tastes: mainly neoclassical paintings and sculptures that reflected the “heroic spirit of the Third Reich” and idealized landscapes featuring a simple or peaceful country life. Between 1937 and 1944, the Great German Exhibition was held there annually, displaying the work of officially approved artists, which included Schmutzler, as well as Hitler’s favorite artist Adolf Ziegler. As confiscations piled up in massive quantities, Hitler had first choice for his own collection. He acquired two of Schmutzler’s paintings – Arbeitsmaiden vorn Felde Heimkehrend (Farm Girls Returning From the Fields), and Bauerntanz (Barndance) to hang at his home in Munchen. Among Schmutzler’s other famous paintings was Working Maidens, considered by some experts to be his magnus opus. Exhibited in the Great German Art Exhibition of 1940, it
focuses largely on the existential concerns ignored the directive were blacklisted of European refugees hounded by the and forbidden to practice art altogether community in the 1940s. Also, the or even sent to concentration camps. cynical songs in the Broadway musical Some fled the country or discontinued Cabaret are deeply informed by despair, their artistic pursuits entirely. Others, hunger and deprivation in Berlin during including Schmutzler, complied and the 1920s. embraced the German ideology; although Writers, artists and cultural producers it didn’t help the artist’s reputation in portrays three women in keeping with of all sorts had to decide whether to the rest of the world that his name was the Third Reich’s image of the ideal cooperate with or even promote the Nazi put onto the infamous Gottbegnadeten woman; tall, blue-eyed and healthy list – the list of artists who were in favor takeover of German culture. Some who Continued on page 17
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16 APRIL 2013 Leopold Schmutzler Continued from page 15 by Shirley Levy looking. “We only want the celebration and Budapest and in numerous museums Gen. Spitzer lent at least 43 paintings of the healthy body in art,” Hitler in the United States. But information to the 1898 Toledo Art Loan Exhibition, proclaimed. about the artist’s family or personal held at the Secor Building*. Among The day after the first official Exhibition history is nearly impossible to find. them were four paintings by Leopold opened in 1937, a “Degenerate Art Our queries to art instructors, plus an Schmutzler: Amusing Story, The First Exhibition” took place in a nearby exhaustive search of art history books, Born, Portrait of Rembrandt and Flower Munich gallery. It displayed nearly seven museum catalogues and the internet, Girl. Ryan is pretty sure the latter is our hundred paintings, drawings and yielded scant results. frilly lady, but how the portrait became sculptures rounded up from museums Fortunately, researcher Michael Ryan at part of the club’s art collection – whether and galleries throughout Germany. The the Toledo Museum of Art Library was it was a gift from Spitzer or someone artistic styles and movements included able to track down some information else, or purchased by the art committee, Bauhaus, Dada, Surrealism, Fauvism, about The Toledo Club’s painting. is a mystery that remains unsolved. Expressionism and Cubism. Many of Although no title appears on the brass *FOOTNOTE: The site of the 1898 Art Loan Exhibition the works shown there were among the was not the building that housed the former Secor Hotel plaque that identifies the artist, club at Jefferson Ave. and Superior St. That historic edifice approximately 5000 artworks labeled files refer to the portrait as Lady With opened in 1908. “degenerate” and burned by the Nazis Flowers. However, Ryan found that the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Special thanks to Michael Ryan at the Toledo Museum of Art Library; also Frye Art in Berlin on March 20, 1939. painting “more than likely” is Flower Girl, Museum; Great German Art Exhibition of 1940 and Great originally owned by General Celian German Art Exhibitions 1937-1944/45 by GDK Research; Works by Schmutzler are available at Art Treasures Of The Louvre, by Rene Huyghe; Artrenewal.org, Milo Spitzer, co-founder of Spitzer and Arcadja.com, facebook.com, slideshare.net, Wikipedia.com, numerous galleries and also sold at Facebook, germanhistorydocs.ghi-dc.org, edited by Richard auction. His paintings also are found in Company, Toledo’s first prominent Breitman. the museums of Munich, Nuremberg investment bank. The records show that R
APRIL 2013 17 April 2013 Dining & Events Summer Hours (April-September) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dining Reservations (MDR CLOSED) (MDR CLOSED) 419-243-2200, ext. 2134 turkey FIRST WIne WIne WIne buffet and Dine and Dine IN and Dine IN • TUESDAY CORINTHIAN CORINTHIAN Dining Service night ROOM ROOM Main Dining Room: Third Floor Breakfast: Monday-Friday: 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7-10 AM (MDR CLOSED) Lunch: turkey WIne WIne WIne Monday-Friday: buffet and Dine and Dine and Dine IN CORINTHIAN 11:30 AM-2 PM night Dinner: ROOM Monday-Saturday* 5:30-8:30 PM
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APRIL 2013 19 G SREAT BOOKS DISCUS ION GROUP The Great Books Discussion Group is an opportunity to discuss stimulating books with old friends and new. We meet at noon on the third Thursday of each month. All meetings are at The Toledo Club except during the August shutdown when we meet at Belmont Country Club. 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. April Book: Catherine The Great by Robert K. Massie Discussion Leader: Bill Vaughan Bill Vaughan 419 877 5245 [email protected]
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LET’S GET TO THE MAIL! J.J. from Ottawa Hills writes: C.H. from Toledo writes: Hey D-Man, where have you been? I’ve missed Hey D-Man, When are we getting a new GM? I’m your column. What’s up? tired of being stuck in the Main Dining Room. Dear J.J. – The Club shut me down. They suspended Dear C.H. – I think I know who you are. Well, you’ll my column for a year. My attorney appealed and, be happy to know that one has recently been hired. seeing the Club didn’t want to pay the legal fees Your days in the MDR are numbered. The new GM’s involved, we settled out of court for six months. name is Roger something. I met him briefly the other They said my column was detrimental to the integrity day. I wasn’t impressed; he had spinach stuck between of the Club. What integrity, I asked. That cost me his teeth. This is the fifth GM I’m going to have to DENNIS Donatini another two months. I’m back for now, but I’m not break in. This is getting old. I guess the only things Oak Room Director sure for how long. he’s got going for him is that he is a friend of former emperor Quinn. Need I say more? A.K. from Sylvania writes: S.S. from Toledo writes: Dear D-Man, what happened to Miguel? I thought D-Man – You seem awfully crabby lately. Are you he did an outstanding job. Why did he leave? feeling okay? Are you alright? I’m concerned. Is there more here than meets the eye? Dear S.S. – No I’m not feeling okay and no, I’m not You got it, A.K. – The job proved to be too boring alright. I’m stuck in this go-no-where job. My hourly for the fiery Spaniard. Hearing that his brother, El wage is constantly being cut so you Airedales can Goofo, had returned to the sea, he decided to join have your $54 wine and dine and free appetizers. him. The twins are wreaking havoc in the Caribbean I can’t hear, I can’t see, I can’t perform… ah... ah... as I write this. My wife and I will be cruising down musical numbers anymore. I’ve got only one thing there soon and hope to run into him. Look for him going for me, but I can’t remember what it is. Life in the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie. More later. sucks! Don’t bother me again about this. THAT’S IT FOR NOW. Thank you for your time, this time, until next time. Stay thirsty my friends.
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Photos by Grand Lubell Photography. See more photos at www.TheClubphotos.org APRIL 2013 25 ATHLETICSAthletic/SQUASH News
Toledo Squash Classic Results A record 139 racquets from 18 clubs around the US and Canada converged on The Toledo Club to fight it out in 9 different divisions. Special thanks to our hard working tournament committee of Mike Goetz, Alex Due, Tyson Fankhauser, Greg Kopan and Jim Walter. Our major sponsors came through again led by Hylant, and The Blade, Heidtman Steel, Effler Schmitt, and Beacon Financial Group. Our $250 patrons came in strong as well to support this important event for Toledo, The Toledo Club and the squash program!
Open Division – Mick Joint (AUS) 3-0 over Ian Sly (CAN) A Division – Brad Harebury (London, Ont.) 3-0 over Drew Snell B Division – Ed Aguilar (Ottawa, Ont.) 3-0 over John McRoberts (Detroit) C Division – Dan Schmitt 3-1 over Tracy Sly (Ottawa, Ont.) D Division – Dan Skilliter 3-2 over Kyle Wilson E Division – Matt Goodell (Detroit) 3-0 over Joe Opperwall (Detroit) 40+ Division – Nick DeMarco 3-2 over Chris Seiple John A. Seidel 50+ Division – Rob Graves (Detroit) 3-0 over Matt Osburn Athletic Director and 60+ Division – Gary Gosnick (Detroit) 3-1 over Ishrat Husain Squash Professional Open/A Hardball – John Seidel 3-0 over Mark Eugeni (Windsor, Ont.) 419-254-2962 Reminder! The Toledo Club Squash Finals night and dinner is set for Thursday, April 25 in the Main Dinning [email protected] Room. All league, tier, handicap, and club champion divisions will be honored that night. Your league dues cover your dinner-so be there! Sign up behind Court Four today. 2012-13 Winter League Final Standings and Playoff results. Total Total Matches Final Standings Points Played Team 3 Burn Mark 302 111 Team 12 Welcome to the Abusement Park 298 108 Team 7 Team Romney 263 107 Team 8 Posey 5+7 241 112 Team 5 Wino Loss 228 101 Team 2 Gramps & Champs 227 96 Team 10 Team Kahn 225 96 Team 9 Pourum & Swiggum 217 103 Team 1 One Night in Bangkok 216 96 Team 4 Seiples Disciples 214 95 Team 11 Joint Replacement 201 92 Team 6 Emilie’s Dream 185 92 Playoffs- Final Four! Team 3 Burn Mark 23 to 16 Team 8 Posey 5+7 Team 7 Team Romney 10 to 27 Team 12 Abusement Park Team Finals- Team 3 vs. Team 12 came down to the last match for the second consecutive year. Dan Skilliter pulled out the clutch for a 3-0 win over Chris Kozak to clinch the win 20-18 for Team Burn Mark. Other winners for Burn Mark include Lamont Thurston (Captain) Ryan Leslie, John Marker, Brecken Libbe, and Audrey Berling. Congratulations to Team Burn Mark for winning our team championship!
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Indoor Marathon Finishers Thank you for your participation in this annual NEW Athletic Department event and keep the miles going! Summer Hours Begin April 1 Brian Bucher, Jennifer Scears, Larry Boyer, Bill Monday-Thursday 5:45 AM – 8 PM Davis, Karen Shoenberger, Bill Sanford, Bob Friday 5:45 AM – 7 PM Kelleher, Marc Holland, Christine Marker, Will Saturday 8 AM – 4:30 PM Lewis, Paul Lewandowski, Matt Osburn, Kevin Sunday 10 AM – 3 PM Brennan, and Bill Hylan. Glass City Marathon Just a reminder April 28 – 7AM New towels were ordered for the ladies and the Make it Count! After all your hard work running, men’s locker rooms. Please be sure to put your towel strength training, and cross training, why not sign in the dirty towel bin when you are done! up to run a race? Many of our members have CHARISSA MARCONI signed up for the half and the full marathon. Join Charissa BS, WITS the excitement as the race begins at University of Aquatic & Fitness Dir. Toledo and winds its way though Old Orchard, Move of the Month: 419-254-2990 Ottawa Hills, the University Parks Trail, Wildwood, Lie facedown on mat with legs together and resistance band under [email protected] Sylvania and back again. torso, holding one end in each hand, with hands underneath shoulders and elbows next to sides. Lift chest off mat and stretch both arms High-Milers Running April 15 straight out to sides at shoulder level, Through Labor Day keeping shoulders down. Join me on Aim for 250 miles of running; log miles on the Pull on band with both hands while chart in the fitness center wherever you run! drawing shoulder blades together; release. www.twitter.com/charissamarconi Lower chest to floor and repeat. Random Acts of Kindness Do 8 reps. Thank you to club member Brian Sullivan who found Sandra Hylant’s diamond earring in the pool before it found the drain! Also, thank you to the kind person who found the wallet of Priscilla Schwier and returned it. It is good to know we are surrounded by good people. Thank you for your kindness!
APRIL 2013 27 Introducing JUNIOR new members Benjamin Osburn Sponsored by Matt Osburn, Jackie Barnes and Zak Vassar Neal Gregory Sponsored by Mike Effler, Craig Witherell and Zak Vassar The New – “New Deal!” Chris Sanford The new member Initiation Fee Waiver Certificate Incentive Sponsored by Ben Brown, Dennis Johnson and Paul Johnson Program ended December 31, 2012. Prospective members Benjamin Robie joining The Toledo Club in 2013, can take advantage of the Sponsored by Maureen Brown, Bo Freeman new incentives approved by our board of directors. and Melissa Noe The benefits to new and current members are substantial. BUSINESS INDIVIDUAL Michael Kurtz An Initiation Fee applies to all Non-Business Class Sponsored by Zak Vassar, Jackie Barnes and Memberships. All new members receive gift certificates Tina Wozniak for Toledo Club food, beverages and services worth $302. BUSINESS FAMILY Current members who refer new member prospects will Matthew Harper RUSS WOZNIAK Sponsored by John Boggs, Aaron Swiggum Membership Director receive $50 in Club Cash for the referral and a total of and Rudy Peckinpaugh 419-254-2997 $150.00 Club Cash when the referred prospect joins 419-254-2992 Fax RESIDENT the Club. Michael Scott Aubry [email protected] Sponsored by Louis Tosi, David Waterman All TC members and their spouses or significant others and Gregory Wagoner receive birthday certificates redeemable during their John Christy birthday month. The Club will continue to offer special Sponsored by Paul Lewandowski, Jim Gibb and Harry Shaw www.twitter.com/TheToledoClub new member events like the one we held on February 21; Chef Mike served complimentary hors d’oeuvres to 80 NON-RESIDENT Mark Bartman members. Become a Fan of The Toledo Club! Sponsored by Joe Zerbey, David Quinn and Zak Vassar We average ten new members every month. Nine out of Charles Gotberg ten new members maintain their membership beyond the Sponsored by Jackie Brown, Zak Vassar first year. Please remember to refer your friends and family. and Justice Johnson Membership in The Toledo Club is a great deal. WELCOME BACK Martin Holmes
Russ Wozniak In MemoriAm Membership Director William Murtagh
28 APRIL 2013 April In a recent issue, we inadvertently MEMBER NEWS She also has served as president of omitted the names of three Toledo Club numerous local organizations, including members – Pamela S. Hershberger, the Ohio Association of University Women, Nancie Entenmann Roberts and Suzanne Ottawa Hills Schools parent/teacher Shawaker Moesser – who were honored organization, Toledo chapter of Delta by the Western Ohio Girl Scouts. The Gamma, Toledo area alumnae Pan-Hellenic council, the Toledo bar auxiliary, United error occurred because we did not have Methodist Women of Epworth Church, a complete list of Lima-Toledo honorees. Towpath Questor of Toledo and the We apologize for the omission. Maumee Valley Historical Society. The honorees were women who, Dr. Amjad Hussain through their MARIANNE BALLAS lives and work, Toledo Club member Dr.Amjad Hussain Davis College presented its has written a new book entitled With exemplify the 2013 Athena Leadership Award Whom Shall I Talk in the Dead of Night. leadership, to Marianne Ballas, president of It is comprised of a collection of letters diversity and Ballas Buick GMC at the Toledo that Hussain wrote to his wife, Dottie, spirit of the Girl Scout movement. Regional Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in January. The after she passed away in 2006. Pam Hershberger, a managing partner award recognizes women who have “There are many different ways that of Ernst & Young, LLP, received the demonstrated exellence, creativity one may work through hardships,” Trailblazer Award for “women whose and initiative in their business or Hussain said. “For me as a writer, it pioneering efforts opened doors for other profession; performed community was the letters. It might be something service, and helped women realize women to follow.” She is a member of entirely different for someone else. It’s the Toledo Symphony board of trustees, their full leadership potential. about finding something that will bring and also the board of directors of Lutheran you healing and comfort, but there are Social Services of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. no easy ways to do that.” Nancie Roberts, a retired social worker, Sue Moesser, a community trustee, His hope is to inspire people to find their was honored with the Advocate Award emeriti of Masterworks Chorale, was own best way to overcome pain in life for “women who have made significant named a Leader of Promise. The category and encourage to persevere those who contributions as volunteers within their honors “women who are distinguishing are experiencing difficult situations. own community or on a regional or national themselves in their profession and/or Hussain, a member level. She has served as president of the community.” A 1952 graduate of of the University of Children’s Theater Workshop in the 1970s, the University of Michigan, she has Toledo Board of president of the Maumee Valley Girl served as national chair of the Trustees, is a professor Scout Council from 1977-79, president U of M alumni council, national emeritus of thoracic vascular surgery at the of the Toledo Bar Association Auxiliary vice president of the university’s UT College of Medicine from 1989-90, a Camp Libbey counselor alumni association, and president and Life Sciences, an for five years, president of St. Mark’s of its Greater Toledo alumni club. award-winning photographer, Episcopal Women’s Science Services, She received the Distinguished Alumni and author. and a Toledo Museum of Art docent, as Service Award from the alumni Excerpted, with permission, from a press release from the well as a member of the docent board. association in 1985. book’s publisher: The University of Toledo Press
APRIL 2013 29 News Items From
by Jim Knapp Sports Grill & & Tavern Chairman There I was, heading into the Tavern with the view of our grand lobby on my left. It was the third Thursday of the month. Normally, in years past, there was nothing special about this night. So, what has changed so much about this night especially over the course of the last six months or so? With that thought on my mind and not yet knowing exactly what was going on in the Tavern, I walked in. Bam! It hit me, the answer to my question: the amazing view of a packed Tavern with so many wonderful people. Members of all types and ages with their guests were filling the room with conversation, comaraderie, and excitement. So many people with exciting stories of events that had gone on in the past month since we had last seen each other. And for some of us, from the month before that. But that alone is not the answer. The real reason the night was amazing is that these are no ordinary people. Everyone in that room is special for two reasons. First, they have appreciation; a passion for all the things that make Toledo great and for the people that have done things in generations past that brought Toledo where it is today. They are fans of so many of the jewels that decorate Toledo, like the Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo Zoo, world renowned companies, and of course, our very own Toledo Club. The other reason these people are so special is that they are driven individuals, working together to keep and improve upon what previous generations have provided us. These are Toledo Club members who have busy lives managing family, careers, and community service. I feel blessed being a part of that and in their company. Third Thursday is special now, for it is where a new generation meets once a month at the Club to relax and enjoy one another’s company, all the while sharing ideas on making tomorrow better. Throw in some wonderful creations from Chef Mike plus great spirits, and your batteries are charged for another month. The best part is that everyone is welcome whether they want to join in to support our Club and city or they’ve been doing NEW Regular Hours: that for years and want to share stories Wednesday 5 pm – 12:30 am showing the value of others’ efforts. Thursday 5 pm – 12:30 am Friday 5 pm – 12:30 am Sincerely, Saturday 11 am – 12:30 Am Sunday 11 am – 7 PM Your Sports Grill & Tavern Committee The Sports Grill & Tavern will open for special Jim Knapp, Chairman and private events on Mondays and Tuesdays Photos by Art Bronson 30 APRIL 2013 APRIL 2013 31 Dining Room Cuisine Bu by Karen Klein zz pril is a month without holidays. Now isn’t that Beef chimichurri, (definitely not to be confused with Ajust too sad? The remedy is a foregone conclusion; let us chim-chim-cheree) is an Argentinian entrée. The influx of celebrate the ordinary to make it extraordinary!!! Rain days Italian immigrants to that country during the early twentieth for the farmers, non-rain days for the umbrella phobic, the century conveyed much influence in foods and mores. Ciao final consumption of Easter eggs, days with white puffy is the preferred “Bye” and pasta arrives as a side in most clouds, days of no people in heavy black coats or trussed restaurants. Chimichurri, a word that is fun to pronounce, is up with wool scarves, days without cringing when hearing a somewhat analogous to a pesto sauce, consisting of ground nearby sneeze; all would be excellent candidates. Just the oregano, fresh parsley, garlic, onion and salt pressed into realization that you made it through another WINTER, a word olive oil, and spread on the beef as it roasts. Is the aroma fraught with connotations of dark, misery, and introspection coming through? Is your mouth watering yet? should be enough to be gleeful. And how do we celebrate? From Brazil will be a touch of the exotic moqueca, a lovely We dine, we eat, we converse, we laugh, we enjoy the amenities word. It’s not a potato or fruit, but a delicious stew with of life. Indeed, is not the Main Dining Room the most mussels, clams and cod in coconut broth, cashew butter with divine venue ever to lunch with a bunch or dine with friends? herbs tossed in for good measure. Mmmmm, not a dish one Start with First Tuesday, April 2. Join the eclectic group for would brew at home, but the ingredient combination does chatter, a bit of raising the glass and very fine food. New whet one’s appetite. Such a recipe probably evolved from members and those unknown to present members both the Portuguese colonists’ influence and the proximity are especially welcomed for inclusion. The long of ingredients. And now, by chance, if there is a girl table holds all. (Reservations are necessary.) tanned and beautiful, looking straight ahead and Nine o’clock is usually bye-bye time, so not at thee; might she just be? Oh no, Ipanema it is not a late evening. is too, too far away. But if it were so, one The bottomless iced bowl of shrimp would hear a collective “Aaahhhh.” Perhaps appeared at the Easter and Christmas Eve “Aaahhh” will be resonating from partakers Buffets. Ever wish to indulge more often? of moqueca. Did you know it is there, right smackdab Can one even imagine ever, ever hearing in the center, on the Monday turkey whining on Wining and Dining? Never buffet? The roast turkey is always, always could this be. Every week, Chef presents wonderful and the sweet potato side, well, tasty plated specials centered on scallops, is so fabulous. Since Seniors are granted salmon, pork, or a cut of beef, which a discount, that anticipated reward should naturally is a cut above. How tasty? When be incentive enough to keep youngsters on the honey was drizzled on the scallops, a few the path of healthy eating, exercise and chewable diners were seen to close their eyes and a smile vitamins. The desserts serve as a treat for venturing out slowly, but surely, spread across their faces and their on MONDAY; one can’t keep on that narrow path forever. whole beings were exhilarated. Mentally only, of course. Been “South of the Border” lately? No, not just down The stuffed tenderloin has made frequent appearances Mexico way, but really south of the border; as in South and is very popular; no wonder, as it’s tender, just the right America? No? Consider oneself fortunate that without a amount and coupled with rice makes for a wonderful meal. thirteen hour plane ride to endure, a visit to the MDR will Look for these and other scrumptious concoctions on Members allow you to partake of South American foods at Wine and Jam and 4th Friday Jazz Nights. And don’t forget the Tea Dine, probably during the second weekend this month. Luncheon on April 19. Make April a Month to Celebrate!
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MOREL MUSHROOMS The highly prized and pricey morel mushrooms are a treat every year. Their resistance to commercial cultivation has only driven their value up in the culinary field. The morel mushroom season varies across the United States depending on the region in which you are located. Typically it arrives in the spring months for most regions. Many variables such as air MICHAEL ROSENDAUL temperature, ground temperature Executive Chef, and rain levels impact the growing 419-243-2200 Ext, 2149 cycle and how bountiful the crop. [email protected] There have been many studies as to how, where and why the morels make their appearance in certain conditions and not others. www.twitter.com/mrosendaul Typically they are found in moist areas around dying or dead elm trees, sycamore and ash trees, old apple orchards and maybe even in your Become a Fan of The Toledo Club! own back yard. Ground cover varies and it is very likely that each patch of mushrooms you come across may be growing in totally different conditions.
Food and beverageR minimums can be reached with food and beverageseminder purchased anywhere in the Club, including take out orders and wine orders. : The amount is calculated by $ spent before 3 Tbl butter tax (or service charge on banquets). To see Fettuccine with Morels and Tarragon 1 cup (packed) sliced shallots a tally of purchases that count toward your Ingredients 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth minimum, log into your online 8 oz fresh morel mushrooms, halved if large 2/3 cup heavy cream account at 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch lengths 12 oz fettuccine click on “Member Statements.” 2 1/2 Tbl chopped fresh tarragon, toledoclub.org, and 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation 1. Cut large morels in half. 2. Melt butter. Add shallots and fresh or reconstituted morels; sauté until tender; 6 minutes. 3. Add asparagus and 1-1/4 cups broth. Bring to boil, cover, and cook 2 minutes. 4. Stir in cream and 2 Tbl chopped tarragon. . 5. Simmer uncovered until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. 6. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. 7. Cook pasta in large pot of salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Stir occasionally. 8. Drain pasta; return to pot. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and sauce; toss.; sprinkle 1/2 Tbl tarragon 9. Serve with remaining Parmesan cheese. APRIL 2013 33 Committees
Athletic Membership Chairman Chairman Dennis Johnson Zak Vassar Jim Burnor Jr. Jackie Barnes Mike Goetz James Knapp Marty Lahey Brett Seymour Will Lewis Karen Lucas Social/Entertainment Greg Wagoner Topics Committee Marketing Committee Chairman Chairman Chairman Jim Knapp Finance David Cameron Thomas Klein Art Bronson Chairman Tony Barone Art Bronson Maria Bronson Aaron Swiggum Art Bronson Maria Bronson Jim Burnor Larry Boyer John Fedderke John Fedderke Eileen Eddy Joseph Colturi Fred Harrington Amber Gresh Craig Herschel James Knapp Thomas Klein Fred Harrington Joy Hyman Michael T. Marciniak Shirley Levy Shirley Levy Justice Johnson Jodi Miehls Bob Lubell Zak Vassar Kirk Mizerek Kirk Mizerek Cindy Niggemyer Russ Wozniak Michael Mori Mark Ralston Richard Rothrock David Quinn Dirk VanHeyst Katie Rofkar William Vaughan Annie Skakun meeting schedule Food/Beverage Sports Grill & Tavern Chairman Chairman Ben Brown April Jim Knapp Maureen Brown Bruce Douglas Brian Epstein Joseph Colturi April 2 Susan Conda Social/Entertainment Committee Devin Moore Dan Effler Katie Rofkar Karen Klein April 4 Matt Rubin John MacKay Food/Beverage Committee Mike Schmidt Kathy Mikolajczak April 9 Rebecca Shope Roger Peluso Squash Committee Nate Syrek Pete Winovich Ann Sanford April 15 Betty Sherman Finance Committee Squash April 18 House Membership Committee Chairman Chairman Mike Goetz Susan Allan Block April 18 Steve Bogart Athletic Committee Jim Burnor April 18 Tim Effler Sports Grill & Tavern Committee Tyson Fankhauser April 23 Jeffrey Levesque Board Meeting Frank Manning Katie Rofkar April 30 Danna Syrek Topics Committee Greg Wagoner
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