BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT SECRETARY Joseph Zerbey Brett Seymour VICE PRESIDENT LEGAL COUNSEL Manager'sMessage John Fedderke GCV Justice G. Johnson, Jr TREASURER DIRECTORS Ron Pearson, General Manager, CCM Aaron Swiggum Jackie Barnes ASSISTANT Maureen Brown 419-254-2988 • [email protected] TREASURER Richard Hylant Monthly House Rule Reminder: Kirk Mizerek David Quinn Cell phones will not be used in any way that disturbs other members Gregory H. Wagoner and guests in the Club. Cell phones may not be used in the Main Dining Room or Grill Room. Please remove yourself from these TOLEDO CLUB STAFF areas if you must take/make a call. Phones must be ADMINISTRATION on vibrate when entering the Club. Ron Pearson, CCM, General Manager 419-254-2988 Miguel Cueto, Asst. General Manager Change is hard. Making a change saving thousands of dollars in utility 419-254-2977 like the new Sports Grill & Tavern, bills. During peak pool use, the pump Nathalie Helm, Executive Assistant 419-254-2980 or making the swimming pool more operates at a higher speed to keep FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE environmentally green can be pretty the water free of algae and bacteria. Jenni Maher, Catering Manager daunting. These changes are good During off-peak hours, sensors direct Chelsie Schmidt, Catering Manager 419-254-2981 for business reasons; they attract new the pump to work at a lower speed, Michael Rosendaul, Executive Chef members, save money, retain members significantly reducing the amount of 419-243-2200 ext. 2149 and gain good will in the community. operational power. Replacing our Charlotte Hall, Dining Room Manager 419-243-2200 ext. 2134 But with tens of thousands of gallons current pump with a variable speed MEMBERSHIP of water and the myriad required pump is planned. As promised, I will Russ Wozniak, Membership Director 419-254-2997 chemicals, a swimming pool can be a continue to add value to belonging ACCOUNTING very environmentally unfriendly and to The Toledo Club and reduce Ruth Fiser, Accounting Manager expensive amenitiy for a club. One of unnecessary expenses and waste to 419-254-2970 Laura Van Camp, Accounting Analyst the most significant innovations in keep price points as low as possible. 419-254-2996 the pool industry is a variable speed Thank you for your ongoing support. ATHLETIC pump that can maintain the required John Seidel, Director/Squash Pro I look forward to seeing you in the 419-254-2962 flow rate and still reduce the amount Sports Grill & Tavern. Charissa Marconi, Fitness and Wellness of energy needed to power the pump, 419-254-2990 SECURITY David Rainey, Operations Manager 419-254-2967 T H E T O L E D O C L U B T O P I C S A publication of the Marketing Committee of The Toledo Club, published eleven times per year 235 14th Street • Toledo, Ohio 43604 419-243-2200 • 419 - 254-2969 Fax www.toledoclub.org Editor in Chief: Shirley Levy Designed by: Tony Barone Design Maumee, Ohio • 419-866-4826 Contributing Photographers: Grand Lubell Sylvania, Ohio • 419-882-1984 Printing/Mailing by: Kennedy Printing Co. • Findlay, Ohio www.kennedyprintingcompany.com
ON THE COVER: Colonel Steve Nordhaus (L), and Brigadier General Mark Bartman (R), of the Ohio Air National Guard headquartered at Toledo Express Airport, with a F-16 multi-role jet fighter. Cover Photo by Grand Lubell. President'sMessage Joe Zerbey, President
I am very grateful for the opportunity to The board will continue to move forward serve as your president for the upcoming many of the initiatives begun during Dave’s Toledo Club year. It is truly an honor and term. One of the most exciting is the transition I am excited to continue Dave Quinn’s of the former Grill Room into the new Sports legacy of momentum. Grill & Tavern. This effort was led by Kirk Each month’s financial performance seems to Mizerek. The room features eight flat screen improve over the prior year. With a robust finance committee TVs, a new pool table, leather furniture to relax keeping watch, and a committed and energetic board, the in, tables and bar stools. Dress will be casual; there will be future of your Club looks very bright. draft beer by Yuengling and Heineken, and a “tavern” menu served in a relaxed environment. Members can subscribe The life blood of the Toledo Club is membership. Without a to pewter mugs for beer specials. Special events will be growing and engaged membership we will never be without held during the year such as OSU-Michigan day, squash risk of meeting our obligations. The declining shift in championships, women’s basketball and more. The TVs membership has turned and we are at least holding steady are installed from ceiling hangers to preserve the beautiful at about 643 members. The Club needs each of you to walls, and the Osthaus dog paintings will be relocated to commit to bringing in one new residential member. Just 100 walls on the lobby floor and Centennial Room. Be sure you new members will make a huge difference in profitability take advantage of this new feature at the Club. and permanence. On Saturday, November 5, we will once again host the military Dave Quinn has agreed to continue to chair the Centennial at our annual Armed Services Dinner. This is an opportunity Celebration Campaign acknowledging the 100 years our to enjoy an evening with the men and women who serve building has stood on 14th Street as of 2015. The goal of our country in uniform. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be this campaign is to raise funds through the Heritage Ohio’s served at 6 PM in the Red Room and dinner at 7:30 in the non-profit 501(c)(3), with checks made out to the Toledo Main Dining Room. Please invite a member of our armed Community Foundation/Toledo Club for historic restoration services that you know to join you that night... National of certain parts of the building and other contributions made Guard, Reserve, active duty Army, Navy, Airforce and Coast directly to the club for historic purposes. We are in the Guard. All military attendees are guests of the Club, a process of finalizing our application with Heritage Ohio. member’s cost is only $42.50. Thanks to Mike Goetz for The goal is to raise $250,000 per year for a total of $1 chairing this terrific event. Make reservations with million over a four year period and sign up a net number of Nathalie Helm at 419-254-2980 or [email protected]. 100 new residential members. By meeting this challenge, Please feel free to contact me at 419-724-6217 or at The Toledo Club will eliminate reliance on the line of credit [email protected] with any questions, suggestions and generate a positive operating balance to ensure the or concerns. I welcome your input because I truly believe longevity of this priceless treasure of Northwest Ohio! that we all love The Toledo Club and collectively want to The board of directors’ participation in this endeavor is pull together as we aim toward a second century. 100% and with Dave’s leadership and your cooperation, we will meet our goal! Joe
NOVEMBER 2011 3 The Toledo ClubMembers of the Board of Directors
President Vice-President Treasurer/Finance Chair Secretary Legal Counsel Joe Zerbey John Fedderke Aaron D. Swiggum Brett Seymour Justice G. Johnson, Jr. The Toledo Blade John Fedderke Co. William Vaughan Co. Seymour & Associates Marshall, Melhorn, LLC 541 N. Superior Street 2551 Riverview Drive 145 Chesterfield Lane 1760 Manley Road Four Seagate Toledo, OH 43660 Maumee, OH 43537 Maumee, OH 43537 Maumee, OH 43537 Toledo, OH 43604 419-724-6217 Business Tel 419-297-6559 Business Tel 419-891-1040 Business Tel 419-887-6272 Business Tel 419-249-7100 Business Tel 419-724-6166 Fax 419-893-6200 Fax 419-891-1065 Fax 419-467-3302 Cell 419-262-0312 Cell 419-654-9990 Cell 419-297-6559 Cell 419-206-9518 Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman House Committee Social & Food & Beverage Membership Marketing Athletic Squash David Seibenick Entertainment Ben Brown Zak Vassar David Cameron Marty Connors Mike Goetz Kirk Mizerek
4 NOVEMBER 2011 C o m m i t t e e s
Finance Marketing Chairman Chairman Aaron Swiggum David Cameron Joseph Colturi Tony Barone James Knapp John Fedderke Michael T. Marciniak Amber Gresh Jodi Miehls Fred Harrington Kirk Mizerek Thomas Klein Mark Ralston Shirley Levy Dirk VanHeyst Bob Lubell William Vaughan Ashley Mirakian Cindy Niggemyer Social/Entertainment Membership Joe Zerbey Chairman Chairman Kirk Mizerek Zak Vassar Athletic Art & Maria Bronson Jackie Barnes Chairman Jim Burnor Katie Rofkar Marty Connors Craig Herschel Brett Seymour Jim Burnor Jr. Joy Hyman Kari Strausbaugh Alex Due Justice Johnson Pete Winovich Mike Goetz James Knapp Bill Kitson Michael Mori meeting schedule Karen Lucas David Quinn Gary McBride Lisa Rozanski November Greg Wagoner November 1 Food/Beverage Social/Entertainment Committee Squash Chairman November 8 Chairman Ben Brown Squash Committee Mike Goetz Steve Bogart Maureen Brown November 14 Finance Committee Jim Burnor Joseph Colturi Susan Conda November 15 Alex Due Dan Effler Membership Committee Tyson Fankhauser Johanna Hull November 15 Jeffrey Levesque Amir Khan Board Meeting Brecken Libbe Frank Manning Karen Klein November 17 John MacKay Athletic Committee Greg Wagoner Kathy Mikolajczak November 29 Roger Peluso Marketing Committee Ann Sanford November 17 Betty Sherman Food/Beverage Committee December 6 Board/Committee Chairmen Operations NOVEMBER 2011 5
What goes 1,500 miles per hour, climbs to 60,000 feet in minutes, was first seen in 1974, fights in the day and night and lets the driver sit in a recliner? Well, one of them is pictured on the front cover of this magazine with two of those “drivers” that fly it from a “reclined” seat. It is the famous F-16 multi-role jet fighter still in production since its first test flight in 1974.
General Mark Bartman
6 NOVEMBER 2011 Off we go into the wild blue yonder...
By Joe Zerbey
Standing with the Fighting Falcon is Brigadier General Mark Bartman, Assistant Adjutant General for Air of the Ohio National Guard and Colonel Steve Nordhaus, commander of the 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard headquartered at Toledo Express Airport. Both officers have been frequent guests at The Toledo Club General Bartman, who is the previous 180th Wing commander, has spent several years in the Toledo area. Colonel Nordhaus is the previous commander of the 772nd “Stingers” Squadron, the main unit of the 180th. Nordhaus was promoted to his new position when Bartman was promoted to the Assistant Adjutant General’s slot in Columbus. Being in harm’s way is nothing strange for General Bartman and Colonel Nordhaus. Both command pilots have a combined total of 112 combat missions over Iraq and each has over 3,000 flying hours. They represent a new generation of air warriors with the smarts and ability to lead, motivate and be mission successful, flying updated F-16s that dominate and secure the air over any conflict anywhere in the world. Both men wear more than a dozen distinguished awards and medals on their uniforms. Bartman graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in aeronautical and astronautical engineering. Nordhaus is a graduate of the Air Force
Academy with a degree in engineering. Colonel Steve Nordhaus continued on page 8
Photography by Grand Lubell NOVEMBER 2011 7 Off we go into the wild blue yonder... continued from page 7 Thank you...
The cover is intended to remind members of the to our upcoming Armed Services Dinner on November 5, members beginning at 6 PM, with cocktails in the Red Room who served and a sumptuous dinner in the Main Dining Room at in the Military. 7:30 PM. All members of the National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines (We apologize if we missed anyone. The list is based and Coast Guard are guests of the Club. It is our way on our last roster update.) of saying thanks for serving their country and going in harm’s way to preserve our freedom and our way of Richard P. Anderson Frank P. Manning life for generations to come. Donald W. Applegate Robert E. Martin The military is represented throughout the greater James W. Blumer Robert L. Maxwell Toledo area. There are active duty Coast Guard Fred W. Bostleman Boyd O. Montgomery Charles A. Brown Carl Morton personnel stationed at the rescue station at the mouth Dominic M. Bruno James. M. Murray of the Maumee and a Coast Guard Safety Unit in William F. Buckley James F. Nooney downtown Toledo. There is a Weapons Company of John K. Clement Robert E. O’Brien the 24th Marines (Reserve) in Perrysburg, a US Navy Terry Conlon Maurice D. O’Connell Ops Center in Perrysburg, the 323rd Military Police John Crisp William W. Patterson Co. on Research Drive in Toledo, the 148th Army Milo L. Danzeisen William M. Phipps Transportation command in Walbridge, Army Engineers Willis F. Day Alfred W. Reiser in Monclova and others. Many of our members are John H. Decator Lowell E. Roe veterans who served and now have relatives and William M. Fairhurst Harold Roe friends in the military, home on leave, in the reserves Robert I. Finkel Scott A. Rozanski or just separated from active duty. Invite them to this Glenn L. Fitkin David R. Ryerson celebration of their service and their courage. R. Bruce Foster Helmut T. Schirm Truman A. Greenwood Glenn E. Sherman This is just our small way to pay tribute to the men Daniel J. Haslinger Samuel Sloan and women who wear the uniforms of their country, John F. Hayward Kenneth R. Smith who serve with dignity and courage and volunteer to Robert Lee Kalb Eric J. Summons do their duty. Let’s buy them a drink and take them to George M. Korhumel Thomas R. Tousley dinner at the historic Toledo Club and say “thank you.” Edward S. Kraemer William L. Vaughan Paul. M. Kraus Ernest W. Weaver R Harley J. Kripke Edward F. Weber Philip Levy Hugh D. White, Sr. Robert W. Lucas Charles G. Yeager Robert A. Lynch Joseph H. Zerbey
8 NOVEMBER 2011 Armed Services Dinner 2011 You Can Attend, Sponsor SATURDAY H NOVEMBER 5 or Sponsor and attend To pledge your sponsorship of our military guests, contact Nathalie Helm at 419-254-2980 [email protected] or committee members: Robert Lynch, Bruce Foster, Mike Goetz Drinks | Hors d’oeuvres 6 PM | Red Room Dinner | Dancing 7:30 | Main Dining Room $85 per couple or $42.50 per person
Let’s fill the Main Dining Room!
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THANK YOU In special appreciation Social to the following people Scene who hosted or sponsored by Barbara Baker an event in the month of OCTOBER WHAT’S ON MY MIND? Football is on my mind! The plain and simple truth is I am addicted to football. • Matthew Mishler – Christ The King Main Event Pro or collegiate, during the off season I subscribe • Kevin Carmony – BNI Weekly Events to the football channels, watching reruns of games • Robert J. Savage, Jr. – R.V. Investment Committee Meeting decades old. I love it! I justify my game time as think R.V. Investment Committee Meeting time. I do wonderful think things: plan great events, • Dennis G. Johnson – Brooks Insurance create gastronomical delights or wonder how the • Mark E. Ridenour – Heidtman Steel h*** Michigan’s quarterback could have been • Thomas A. Klein – Westchester Syndicate so stupid with that last incomplete pass in • Martin E. Mohler – the 1992 game against OSU! I mean really! Ohio State Bar Association District 4 Annual Meeting He drilled it. Corrigan and Berardi rehearsal Dinner However, that doesn’t keep my waist or • Alonzo H. Poll – Hermits Luncheon thighs trim. Three of a kind beat a pair any day! • Harold M. Lincoln – Serra Club • John A. Fedderke – Innovation and Excellence Awards Multiple TV’s in the Fitness Center are the answer. • Craig D. Roberts – Give Autism the Boot Check Party I can watch three games all at once! At home, I can • Roosevelt Gant – OFIC Campaign Meeting and Kick Off only watch two and bless the split screen. But, that • Robert La Clair – Harrigan Wedding doesn’t give me the weekend immersion I crave. • Kathleen Andrews – Chandler/Bracelin Wedding My fitness routine is well calculated. The treadmill • Joseph H. Zerbey IV – The Blade Meetings is amazing! I have a full, unobstructed view of all • R. Bruce Foster – Bruce Foster Event three TV screens. The tighter the game, the faster the • William L. Vaughan – miles go. Whoever planned the mirror placements William Vaughan Co.Meetings in the Fitness Center is a genius. I can do crunches Toledo Day Nursery Event and those horrible torturous balance devices while • Paul M. Kraus – St. Ursula Bridge watching a receiver scamper down the sidelines. The • Paul LaMarre – Passenger Rail Forum • James E. Burnor, Jr. – Mortgage Bankers Association multisensory onslaughts helps concentration, you see! • G. Sullivan Bucholz – Mess Dinner Moving to the mechanical weight lifting machines, • Richard C. Hylant – Senior Service Awards Dinner my careful planning pays huge dividends. The ab • Brian H. Bucher – PNC Meetings machine, the weight lifting benches and the cute • Robert I. Finkel – Symposium snappy band stations all provide clear views of the • Lisa M. Rozanski – Halloween Party for the Club games because of the strategic placement of mirrors. • Steven L. Mickus – Mercy CEO Luncheon I reserve the overhead bar bells for challenges and • Robert Lee Kalb – PHNCEO Retreat commercials. This really kills two birds with a five • Devin Moore – Janet Phleger Foundation stone weight! Woe to the club member who wants • David Quinn – Navy Birthday Ball to change the channel to CNN or the World Series. • Walter H. Carstensen – It’s hard to be gracious on game day, so please Golden Alumni Society Homecoming Brunch Lucas Country Retired Teachers Luncheon don’t change the channel. • Helen E. McMaster – McMaster Family Foundation My other challenge was balancing the Symphony • Joseph Napoli – Toledo Mudhens Board Meeting Classic Series with the important college rivalry • James A. Hoffman – Ken Mayland Breakfast Meeting games. Miss watching Papa Joe at Penn State trump • Clyde S. Scoles – Clyde S. Scoles Metro Directors Meeting Michigan? Hardly! Give up a fabulous concert for • Daniel T. Bolovan – Private Event the Big Game? No way! This is serious! The new • Hal P. Munger – The Notre Dame Club of Toledo Sports Grill & Tavern comes to my rescue! Football • Donald F. Leary – Diogenes Club Dinner and food, a bus to the Peristyle for my Symphony • Michael L. Price – Ameriprise Concert, a good WiFi connection and I am a happy • Richard R. Faist – Nooner’s Black Tie Dinner camper. Got to check scores during intermission! NOTE: List may not include all events due to print deadline
10 NOVEMBER 2011 UPCOMING EVENTS November AT THE CLUB ANNIVERSARIES Nov 1 First Tuesday Nov 5 Armed Services Dinner 15 Year Anniversary Nov 10 Scotch Night R. Donald Woodson November 1/1996 15 Years Nov 15 Somerset Mall Trip Nov 18 Members’ Jam Nov 24 Thanksgiving 20 Year Anniversary Mary F. Bevington November 1/1991 20 Years OTHER EVENTS OPEN TO MEMBERS Kevin P. Brennan November 1/1991 20 Years Nov 4 Sapphire Blues/Toledo Opera Guild Nov 13 Tea with Clara/Toledo Ballet 25 Year+ Anniversary Dec 2 Toledo Bar Auxiliary Trunk Show Dominic M. Bruno November 1/1965 46 Years Nancy D. Day November 1/1969 42 Years MARK YOUR CALENDARS Josephine K. Reiser November 1/1969 42 Years FUTURE CLUB EVENTS David B. Seibenick November 1/1973 38 Years Robert A. Lynch November 1/1974 37 Years Dec 8 Wine and Glitter Peter L. Moran November 1/1977 34 Years Dec 9 Christmas Tea Dance/Santa David Quinn November 1/1977 34 Years Dec 24 Christmas Eve Buffet Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Party James C. Loss November 1/1982 29 Years Apr 29, 2012 Taste of the Nation James D. Blanchard November 1/1986 25 Years Reservations at 419-243-2200 or toledoclub.org Frank D. Jacobs November 1/1986 25 Years Need help with the website? Call Nathalie Helm at 419-254-2980
UPCOMING EVENTS AROUND THE CITY November Huntington Center Stranahan 3 Doors Down Wine Gala to benefit Mobile Meals November 5 at 7 PM Wine tasting, gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, Trans-Siberian Orchestra music and dancing. This high class event is a wonderful November 16 at 4 and 8 PM evening out, especially for those who love wine culture. November 6 Ringling Bros. Circus: Fully Charged November 27–30 Les Miserables November 8–13 Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos November 27 at 5 PM Lisa See November 17 at 7 PM Valentine Theatre Christmasfantastic A Midsummer Night’s Dream November 18 at 7:30 PM November 3–6 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Show Rosemary Clooney Tribute (starring Judie Cochill) November 19 at 8 PM November 19 at 8 PM The Ohio State Marching Band The Nutcracker November 26 at 7:30 PM November 25 at 7 PM November 26 at 4 PM TSO Pops II – It’s a Wonderful Christmas November 27 at 2 PM with Michael W. Smith November 26 at 8 PM The Toledo Zoo The Texas Tenors – A Country Christmas Lights Before Christmas November 29 at 2 and 7 PM November 18 – December 31
NOVEMBER 2011 11 Topics Advertising 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 The Toledo Club Topics magazine is published 1/4 page – $300 for members and friends of the Club. Monthly Rates: Less than 6 Months We welcome your story ideas, comments and suggestions. Full page – $1,400 (Submissions may be edited for length and accuracy.) 1/2 page – $800 If you have a photo, story or memory to share 1/4 page – $400 in The Toledo Club Topics magazine, please email it to Shirley or Nathalie Helm, or mail it c/o The Toledo Club, 235 14th St., Toledo, OH 43604 For complete advertising specs and further information call or Shirley Levy, editor in chief, 419 536 9782 email Nathalie Helm at [email protected]. 419-254-2980 e-mail [email protected]
GA USRE T BOOKS DISC S 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 Club Etiquette Reminder: contact me for more information. Making reservations is November Book: The Book Thief important to proper scheduling by Markus Zuzak of the club’s staff. Two important Discussion Leader: Ed Weber benefits to you: great service and
Bill Vaughan reduced wage expense to keep 419 877 5245 club dues from going up. [email protected] “All good books are alike in that they are truer than if they had really happened.” – Ernest Hemingway
12 NOVEMBER 2011 HuseC o ommittee REPORT David B. Seibenick The goals and objectives developed for our new House Committee are: 1 To seek input from fellow Toledo Club members regarding their thoughts for interior/exterior improvements and enhancements to the facility. 2 Develop cost estimates and prioritize needed improvements and enhancements. 3 Present to the board, short and long term needs. 4 Propose and monitor individual capital projects. 5 Oversee the development and completion of board-authorized projects and bidding procedures. We welcome and look forward to your input and suggestions; please e-mail [email protected] or call 419.244.3300 Thank you for your interest in our Toledo Club. David
UPCOMING TOLEDO SYMPHONY CONCERTS Bus transportation to Peristyle complimentary with dinner at The Toledo Club ($4 for bus only)
CLASSICS III – Gerstein Returns for Rachmaninoff PROGRAM: Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19 at 8 PM – Peristyle Weber Overture to Oberon Kirill Gerstein’s celebrated performances with the symphony last year Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto brought audiences to their feet. Now, he returns for interpretations of No.1 Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto 1 & 4. Guest conductor Gergory Vajda Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto adds Weber’s Overture to Oberon and Narong Prangcharoen’s “explosion No.4 of orchestral colors” Phenomenon. Prangcharoen Phenomenon
CHAMBER II – The Blade Chamber Series PROGRAM: Sunday, November 6 at 7 PM – The Toledo Club Ravel Sonata for violin Enjoy the intimate setting of the Toledo Club as you listen to music performed and piano by some of Toledo’s great musicians. Tickets at www.toledosymphony.com Crumb Vox Balaenae Schubert String Quartet Death and the Maiden
NOVEMBER 2011 13 Mark your calendars The Holiday Parade of Trees: Display a Tree, Help a Charity and Promote your Business Companies, organizations, families or individuals may construct a tree to be displayed at The Toledo Club during the month of December. The trees are open for bids. Bidding cards are located in the Lobby. The proceeds will go to the charity the donor selects, listed with the tree. Several setup options are available, depending on budget and time. Contact Jackie Barnes at 419-261-0781 or [email protected]
Member Tree viewing First Tuesday, December 6 Public viewings: December 13, 14, 20 and 21 Viewing and Buffet: Adults: $25, Children 5-11 years: $12 Entertainment provided by local choirs Call 419-243-2200 for reservations.
WINE & GLITTER / St. Ursula’s Ladies Night at the Club Thursday, December 8, 4-8 PM Holiday shopping and fashion show
Christmas Tea Dance / Visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus Friday, December 9 Photos: 5:30 pm • Reception: 6 PM • Dinner: 6:45 PM This is a traditional festive holiday at the Club. Dress the children in their best and enjoy an evening of dancing with your family to a DJ after the reception and dinner. Santa will be making an appearance, so have your wish list ready. Professional photos will be taken by Grand Lubell Photography in front of the club’s Christmas tree and available for purchase through their studio. Adults: $26.95, Children 5-11 years: $12.95 (Price does not include photos.) Reservations required. Limited space. Don’t miss out: make your reservation early.
Christmas Eve Buffet Saturday, December 24 Two seatings: 5 PM and 7 PM As your family gathers for this festive night, spare yourself the clutter and bring them to the Club for a delicious traditional Christmas Eve buffet. Adults: $35, Children 5-11 years: $9.95, Children 4 and under: free Reservations required.
New Year’s Eve Gala – Champagne Toast at Midnight Friday, December 31 (Reservations required for all events.) Your options are: 1 Early dinner: 5 PM $50 per person (Gourmet four course dinner only) 2 Dinner and Gala Party in the Main Dining Room $75 per person 3 Entertainment and light hors d’oeuvres – first floor $35 per person
14 NOVEMBER 2011 NOVEMBER 2011 15 Art Collection Max Kuehne was a Renaissance man, fluent in any medium in which he chose to work. As the artist remarked to a patron of his work, “I am a carpenter, a designer, a painter and a gilder.” Harlem River Bridge, located on the second floor of The Toledo Club, to the left of the entrance to the Ladies Lounge, is an elegant example of all of those skills. Kuehne was born in Halle, Germany on November 7, 1880. During his early teens he moved with his family to Flushing, New York. As a young man, he tried his hand at being a dental laboratory assistant, a patent law clerk and a journeyman printer, but whatever job he held was somehow always terminated by the time summer rolled around; when the water was warm and there was swimming from the East River Piers, bicycle racing at the Hippodrome, sailing in Flushing Bay on Long Island Sound, or there were rowing races on the Hudson. Max and his younger brother joined a boat club on the Harlem River and together they won many rowing events in the two man shell. Max also won a number of gold medals racing bicycles in the Coney Island Velodrome and the old Madison Square Garden. Kuehne was 27 when he began studying to be an artist, but his natural talent and versatility more than made up for the late start. In addition to becoming a prolific painter, he became an accomplished craftsman who mastered ancient techniques and combined them with a variety of influences from around the world. He began his training as an artist under American masters Kenneth Hayes Miller and Harlem River Bridge by Max Kuehne William Merritt Chase. From 1907 to 1909, he attended the night school conducted by Robert Henri, a leading artist of the Ashcan School. After completing his formal studies, he traveled abroad to study the different styles and techniques of the Old Masters at major museums and galleries in Europe. He made most of those trips on a bicycle, often with Canadian-American painter Ernest Lawson as a traveling companion. Returning to New York in 1911, he spent the next four years depicting the downtown streets, often in the vicinity of ferry houses, as well as the East River and its bridges. A year later, he visited Gloucester, Massachusetts, the picturesque fishing town whose granite outcroppings and dramatic coastline have been a continuous muse for artists since the mid-nineteenth century. Thereafter, he spent most of his summers on Cape Ann, at either Gloucester or Rockport, producing the sunlight filled paintings that were among his most prized works. He eventually established a studio in Rockport, where he maintained an active schedule, painting in the morning, swimming or
16 NOVEMBER 2011 Art Collection Max Kuehne (1880 – 1968) by Shirley Levy sailing in the afternoon, then having period was relatively brief, lasting from used to prepare wood panels, canvas lunch or a picnic supper outside. June 1920 to July 1921, its effect on and sculpture as a base for painting. Kuehne visited Spain for the first time artists was extreme. Many abandoned He made frames for many museums, during 1914, and fell in love with their art to pursue better paying or more including the Whitney Museum, The both its dramatic landscapes and the stable careers and never returned. Barnes Foundation, The Hispanic Society, German woman who would become Kuehne survived the depression by and artist friends such as Rockwell Kent, his wife. For a short while, the newly- creating decorative screens, panels, Charles Prendergast and William Glackens. married couple lived in New York, but sculpture and furniture in gesso and During the last decade of his life, they soon returned to Spain where silver leaf, skills he had honed in his he returned to painting but with a living costs were considerably lower. desire to frame his own paintings. All of changed style depicting still-life and They remained there for three years these beautifully enriched objects were interior images, rather than landscapes. before returning to New York. made with the traditional techniques The more structured style, according to During that fertile period, Kuehne and styles handed down from the Stuart P. Feld, president and director of produced a group of paintings and Renaissance. Hirschl & Adler Galleries, “was influenced sketches that captured the grandeur and A handsome armoire shown at an by the artist’s admiration of Impressionists grimness of the landscape and the curious exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum Pierre Bonnard, Claude Monet, Georges effects of burning sun and atmospheric of Art in 1921, is only one of several Seurat and Paul Cézanne.” darkness which are so peculiar to Spain. chests and cabinets that he designed, Feld included several of Kuehne’s The brilliant colors and intricately carved, gilded or painted. A catalogue paintings in an exhibition of American patterned landscapes of later works done published by Hollis Taggert Galleries Impressionists held at the Galleries in in Spain and France reveal a growing notes that Kuehne’s “refined style of 1968. “They were the subject of much interest in both design and form. By 1919, decorative incised painting turned admiration, but also curiosity from those he was counted among the half dozen objects and furniture, screens, chests, who wondered why they had never heard most important landscape artists in America. boxed and even doors into canvases.” of this extraordinarily gifted artist before,” While the assassination of Archduke In the foreword to the book Max he said. “We found that although Franz Ferdinand in 1914 had triggered Kuehne; Sixteen Reproductions of the Kuehne was still alive, his work in gesso a major war involving all of the world’s Artist’s Work, author/collector A. E. and gold leaf, for which he had been greatest powers, Spain remained neutral Gallatin states that “to write of Kuehne’s well known from the 20s on, had totally during World War I, and Kuehne’s skills work without mentioning his ability as eclipsed his reputation as a painter, continued to grow and evolve. His a wood carver would be like writing which was considerable in the 10s and sojourn in Spain, with its rich history of of Michelangelo’s genius without 20s when he had exhibitions in New decorative arts, became the catalyst for mentioning his mural paintings, his York and elsewhere on an almost an expansion into other areas of artistic work as an architect or his poetry.” annual basis.” production, including cabinet and Kuehne’s frames are much sought after Shortly afterward, Feld read in the New frame making. today as works in their own right. They York Times that Kuehne had died in During World War I, federal spending can be found in museums around the New York City at the age of 88. He in the United States had tripled. After the country such as the Chicago Art Institute proceeded to organize the first one-man war ended in 1918, the budget was cut and the Memorial Art Gallery in show of the artist’s paintings in nearly in half, plunging the nation into a severe Rochester, New York, as well as many 50 years with the help of his son recession. Taxes were increased, farm other private and public collections. Richard E. Kuehne and his wife. subsidies ended, teachers were asked Kuehne continued to paint in the 1940s “Looking back at father’s career as an to accept a cut in pay, and the rate of and 50s, although most of his time was artist,” Richard wrote in his memoirs, unemployment plummeted to 2 per devoted to his work in gesso, a mixture “one could say that his enjoyment of cent. Although the serious deflation continued next page
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living in the stimulating environment a variety of shades and tones for the “After gilding, “Adair says, “Kuehne of New York, his love of the seas and granite bridge and walkways to create a would selectively rub the leaf away to sailing at Rockport, and the sympathetic relaxed mood, all within the bounds of expose the under color of the bole (clay) companionship of my mother, all a limited palette. The soft blues, green which typically was a brick red color. provided him with a sense of fulfillment and grey used to depict the river and He also painted the sides of his frames that required no additional attainment surrounding woods provide a pleasing, with the same red bole, but almost of reward.” yet peaceful, contrast. That sense of never applied leaf to those areas. The Kuehne’s Harlem River Bridge, is the first serenity gives the painting a more entire surface was then sealed with painting you see when you step out thoughtful quality than a mere sunny lacquer or shellac. of the elevator on the second floor. It picture of a bridge. The repeating pattern was purchased for the Club in January of the arches in foreground – juxtaposed 1983, through Gallery 106 in Perrysburg, against the broader arches of the bridge from Hirshl & Adler Galleries, Inc. in in the background and echoed in the New York. curved shore and river – sets up a soothing rhythm you can almost feel. The Harlem bridges built between 1842 and 1910, were an important link between Although most artisans of his time signed the mainland Bronx to Manhattan. The the back of their frames, it was not bridge in the painting appears to be the typical for Kuehne to do so. However, High Bridge (officially the Aqueduct his framing style is easily recognizable. Bridge) which connects Highbridge Park In an article about Kuehne’s frames In May 2011, Vivian Bullaudy, director and 173rd Street in Manhattan to West written for Picture Framing Magazine of Hollis Taggart Galleries in New York, 170th Street in the Bronx. Opened in by frame conservator and historian brought the artist’s achievements to a 1848, it is one of the oldest surviving William B. Adair, the author notes that new audience with an illustrated bridges in New York City. “Most artists know that selecting the catalogue and exhibition featuring 30 proper frame can make or break a of his works. “We seek to renew public The original design is reminiscent of a painting.” It also is a means for the awareness of Kuehne’s painting and Roman aqueduct with 15 high granite artist to set himself apart from others, incised work and restore his status to arches (eight over the river and seven (as well as) a means to control how the that bestowed upon him by patrons, over land) spanning the river between work would be presented to those qualified collectors and fellow artists in his day,” steep wooded banks bordered by a patrons who understood the importance she said. pedestrian walkway. of the right frame for a painting. His paintings and designs may be In the 1920s, the U.S. Army Corps of “The color, shape, texture and luminosity seen in the collections of many major Engineers began complaining that the of a frame, when carefully balanced with museums, including the Metropolitan narrow arches obstructed navigation in the artwork will show the painting to Museum of Art, The Whitney Museum the river. Many supporters of historic its best advantage. Artist and craftsman of American Art,The Barnes Foundation, architecture and engineering defended Max Kuehne was acutely aware of this The Library of Congress, the Victoria the historic design, but in 1927, the city fundamental concept and considered and Albert Museum in London, The compromised by removing four of the each frame integral to the painting.” Detroit Institute of Arts, University of river piers and replacing five of the central Kuehne designed the frame for Harlem Michigan Museum of Art, Brooklyn masonry arches with the current steel River Bridge with a cassetta moulding Museum in NYC, Los Angeles County arches. and a gold-leafed pattern with raised Museum of Art, in LA; Worcester Kuehne’s mellow rendering shows his leaves and flowers. To produce that effect Museum, New York Public Library and masterful handling of color. Working he used a specially tooled and filed nail The Hispanic Society of America and in an impressionistic style, he used mounted on a handle. Yale University Art Gallery. R
18 NOVEMBER 2011 Year-end Resolution... To Improve Your Speaking and Presentation Skills. Join us as a guest at a meeting of The Toledo Club Toastmasters to discover how Toastmasters can help boost your professional and personal success by polishing your communication skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Convenient location at The Toledo Club Healthful Massage Garden Room Meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Friday All massages are in Room 508 on the 5th floor. of each month from Call Greta Mitchell at 419-381-8195 today to 7 - 8:15 AM schedule your appointment. For more information, contact Diane Kornowa at 419-537-1657 or [email protected]
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NOVEMBER 2011 19 November 2011 Dining & Events
Winter Hours 1 2 3 4 5 (October-March) MDR Closed Dining Reservations First Wine Wine Wine and Dine 419-243-2200, ext. 2134 Tuesday in West Point • and Dine and Dine Room Dining Service Armed Services Main Dining Room: Dinner Third Floor
Breakfast: MDR Monday-Friday: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MDR Closed Closed 7-10 AM Turkey Lunch: Wine and Wine and Wine Buffet Dine in West Monday-Friday: Dine in and Dine 11:30 AM-2 PM Night Point Room West Point Dinner: Scotch Night Monday-Thursday* Room 5:30-8:30 PM
Friday and Saturday* 13 14 15 16 17 Great 18 Wine 19 MDR 5:30-8:30 PM Turkey and Dine Closed *check schedule for Books alternate dining room Buffet Club Members’ Wine and if MDR is closed Jam Dine in Night Wine • Seafood West Point Beverage Service and Dine Buffet Room Oak Room Pub: First Floor Monday-Friday: 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 4-9 PM • Turkey Thanksgiving Sports Grill & Tavern Buffet Buffet (Casual attire) MDR No Dining No Dining Regular Hours: Night Monday 5 PM-12:30 AM Thursday 5 PM-12:30 AM Friday 5 PM-12:30 AM Saturday 11:30 AM-12:30 AM and Major Sports Events 27 28 29 30 • Dress Code Turkey Proper business Buffet casual attire is Night required during dining and beverage hours
• Main Dining Room November Birthday Club Monday and Friday Members with November birthdays may enjoy a complimentary dinner* Men: Jackets/no tie provided with the birthday gift certificate they received. required Gift certificates may be used at the Club any regular dining Business Casual: evening hours during November. Collared shirt, * Entrees $35 and over and Wine and Dine are not included. Cannot be combined with other coupons pressed pants. No shorts, t-shirts, athletic apparel, ball caps, denim, etc. Contact Banquet and Catering Office for all your catering needs, including weddings –419-254-2981
20 NOVEMBER 2011 November 2011 Athletic & Events
Member 5:30 AM 5:30 AM 1 Guest Day 2 3 4 Runners 5 Winter Hours Runners (October-March) Turkey Trot Aqua 7:15 AM Yoga with Begins First Friday Aerobics Body Sculpt Debbie Fitness & Wellness Ctr. Body Sculpt 8:30-9:30 AM Breakfast 419-254-2990 9-10 AM 9-10 AM 9-10 AM Yoga with Aqua Squash Courts Bootcamp Patricia Aerobics 419-254-2965 5:30-6:30 PM 5:30-6:30 PM 8:30-9:30 AM Monday-Thursday 5:45 AM-9 PM 5:30 AM 5:30 AM Friday 6 7 Runners 8 9 Runners 10 11 5:30 AM 12 Blood Runners 5:45 AM-8 PM Aqua Fall Back Pressure Body Sculpt Aqua Yoga with Saturday Screenings Aerobics Body Sculpt 8 AM-6 PM (Daylight 9-10 AM 8:30-9:30 AM Aerobics Debbie 7-8 AM and 9-10 AM 8:30-9:30 AM Savings 5-6 PM Bootcamp 9-10 AM Sunday Yoga with 10 AM-5 PM Ends) Aqua 5:30-6:30 PM Patricia Memorial Aerobics 5:30-6:30 PM Squash Finals • 8:30-9:30 AM Barber Shop: 1st Floor Bert Mills 5:30 AM 13 14 15 16 Runners 17 18 5:30 AM 19 Jim Schimming 5:30 AM Runners 419-254-2979 Runners Body Sculpt Aqua Yoga with Monday-Friday 9-10 AM Aerobics Body Sculpt Aqua Debbie 6 AM-5 PM Aqua 8:30-9:30 AM Aerobics Bootcamp 9-10 AM 9-10 AM • Aerobics Yoga with 8:30-9:30 AM Tailor Shop: 5th Floor 5:30-6:30 PM Patricia 8:30-9:30 AM 5k Run Noon Lawson Murrell 5:30-6:30 PM 419-243-2200, ext. 2152 Monday-Friday Aqua 5:30 AM Aerobics 7:30 AM-1 PM 20 21 Runners 22 23 8:30-9:30 AM 24 25 26 or by appointment Aqua Yoga with Patricia 5:30 AM Body Sculpt 5:30-6:30 PM Body Sculpt Runners Yoga with • Aerobics 9-10 AM Turkey Trot Ends 9-10 AM Debbie Business Center: 2nd Floor 8:30-9:30 AM Holiday 5:30 AM Runners Smoke the Aqua 9-10 AM Access after hours Holiday Holiday Hold-Out Aerobics via Security Hold-Out Hold-Out Weigh-Ins Turkey Run 8:30-9:30 AM 419-243-2200 Weigh-Ins Weigh-Ins Wild Turkey Monday-Friday AM Shootout 7 AM-8 PM
5:30 AM • 27 28 29 3 0 Runners Other Club Services: 5:30 AM Aqua Greta Mitchell, Runners Lic. Massage Therapist Body Sculpt Aerobics Aqua 8:30-9:30 AM 419-381-8195 Aerobics 9-10 AM Yoga with Manicurist 8:30-9:30 AM Patricia 419-254-2979 5:30-6:30 PM Thomas Leather Specialist 419-254-2979
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“Dan the Man” has served the club membership with enthusiasm since November 16, 2000. He enjoys the Club and considers it his home away from home. Dan is dedicated to performing his carving station duties for all the big events like Mother’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and the weekly Turkey Buffet with a big smile on his face, HOCKEY BOOK ready to serve. His responsibilites also include $1599 sanitation, set up and proper storage of expensive serving equipment. Dan has a passion for music and sings in his church choir. He loves to cheer-on the Detroit Pistons of the NBA, and spend quality time with his family: wife Tonya and his daughters Nicolette (21), Khadijah (10), and son Daniel IV (7). O’ROURKE BOOK $ Thank you Dan, for your noteworthy dedication to 25 the Club and the membership. MEMBER PRICE $1999 Forgot a Birthday card or thank you? Sign It, Stamp It, Send It right from the Front Desk! Cards available for purchase for your convenience.
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SPORTING EVENTS CALENDAR News From November NOV 3 ______1 NCAA: Midweek Matchup ______2 NOV 4 NBA: Toronto Raptors at Cleveland Cavaliers NBA: Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks ______3 NCAA FB: Central Michigan Chippewas at Kent State Golden Flashes ______4 NCAA FB: USC Trojans at Colorado Buffaloes NOV 5 BY Kirk Mizerek ______5 Chairman Social/Entertainment Committee NCAA FB: Michigan Wolverines at Iowa Hawkeyes ______6 NCAA FB: Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio State Buckeyes & NOV 7 ______7 Monday Night Football: The opening of the new Sports Grill & Tavern was met with a Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles ______8 NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Denver Nuggets very enthusiastic response. Chef Mike provided excellent food NHL: New York Islanders at Boston Bruins and Brenda made sure that the new commemorative steins ______9 NOV 10 stayed full with ice cold draught beer. The Tavern is now open NCAA: Midweek Matchup ______10 for your use. Staffed hours will be: NOV 11 NCAAB FB: South Florida Bulls at Syracuse Orange ______11 NHL: Edmonton Oilers at Detroit Red Wings Monday 5 pm – 12:30 am ______12 NBA: Phoenix Suns at Indiana Pacers Thursday 5 pm –12:30 am NOV 12 Friday 5 pm – 12:30 am ______13 NCAA FB: Michigan Wolverines at Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA FB: Ohio State Buckeyes at Purdue Boilermakers Saturday 11:30 am – 12:30 Am ______14 NOV 14 Monday Night Football: There will be additional staffed hours during major sporting ______15 Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers NBA: New York Knicks at Utah Jazz events, which will be communicated as they occur. The Sports ______16 NHL: Philadelphia Flyers at Carolina Hurricanes Grill & Tavern will be open on other days as well, but not NOV 17 staffed. A phone will be available to the Main Dining Room ______17 NCAA: Midweek Matchup NBA: Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic for food and beverage service. Parties in the Tavern are always ______18 NBA: New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers NHL: Detroit Red Wings at San Jose Sharks welcome, but based upon the large number of events, may ______19 NOV 18 not always be exclusive. NBA: Atlanta Hawks at Detroit Pistons ______20 NHL: Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames The large function for November is without question “The ______21 NOV 19 Game” on Saturday, November 26. As of press time, the NCAA FB: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Michigan Wolverines NCAA FB: Penn State Nittany at Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA had not released the game time, so expect to show up ______22 NHL: Detroit Red Wings at Los Angeles Kings early and stay late to celebrate or cry in your stein, depending ______23 NOV 21 on your team choice. Speaking of your stein, the Tavern is Monday Night Football: ______24 Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots scheduled to have Yuengling beer on tap in mid-November. NHL: Boston Bruins at Montreal Canadiens This will give Stein Club members a choice of Heineken or NBA: New York Knicks at Sacramento Kings ______25 Yuengling for $2. NOV 24 ______26 NCAA: Midweek Matchup NOV 25 ______27 NBA: Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons ______28 NHL: Detroit Red Wings at Boston Bruins Kirk Mizerek NOV 26 NCAA FB: Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Wolverines ______29 NHL: Nashville Predators at Detroit Red Wings ______30 NOV 28 Monday Night Football New York Giants at New Orleans Saints
26 NOVEMBER 2011 NOVEMBER 2011 27 Introducing new members
I want to express my appreciation and my excitement for the opportunity to be of service to the historic Toledo Club. Introducing I am impressed with the membership and the management , team. Their support is invaluable. OUR NEW MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Membership growth is all about systems for prospecting, By Ron Pearson, CCM prospect cultivation, closing, and yes, follow-up after the prospect becomes a member. If you have any ideas to improve he new Toledo Club membership our systems, even the ones I will ignore, please share. T director is Russ Wozniak. Russ and his My second topic is to recommend the book It’s Your Ship wife, Lucas County Commissioner Tina by Captain Michael Abrashoff. This is a true story about a new captain assuming command of a ship. On his first Skeldon Wozniak, are the parents of day aboard the ship, he witnessed the retirement of his three sons: Aaron, Sam and Joe. Russ predecessor. It appeared to the new captain that the crew has an extensive background in sales was indifferent to the change in command. The new captain and marketing. From 1996-2007, he RUSS WOZNIAK was determined to have a better result when the time came was the Broker-Owner of two RE/MAX Membership Director for him to leave. The bottom line is, the captain knew that real estate franchises. During that time, 419.254.2997 to be the best, everyone would need to work together. he recruited over 200 realtors to [email protected] The chapter titles illustrate the major points made in the book: RE/MAX. He has served on the Toledo Board of Realtors and is a former • Take Command • Lead by Example Toledo City Councilman. He also was • Listen Aggressively co-founder of the Lagrange Development • Communicate Purpose and Meaning Corporation and the annual Lagrange • Create a Climate of Trust Street Polish Festival. • Look for Results, Not Salutes Russ and Tina are lifelong Toledo • Take Calculated Risks residents. Russ was a former Junior • Go Beyond Standard Procedure Member of the Toledo Club and his • Build Up Your People late father-in-law, Ned Skeldon, was a • Generate Unity member for many years. He is very • Improve Your People’s Quality of Life excited to spread the word about the One review posted online noted...”They were not blind to many personal benefits the Club has what they could accomplish together.” Pride and joy were to offer its members. Please join me in the by-products of their accomplishments. welcoming Russ to The Toledo Club. In summary, it is nice to be on board. We can make this the best club anywhere. Best,
Russ Wozniak Business IndividuaL Daniel Berger Russ Wozniak, Managing Principal, Berger & Montague, P.C. Membership Director Welcome back p.s. Since I am new, you can look forward to my Michael McNeely introduction in the next few issues. Kevin Kwiatkowski It is a bit of a novel. Marina Lung
28 NOVEMBER 2011 AIA Ohio Gold Medal Winner Hal has designed many Munger buildings around the region, including the Stranahan and McMaster Toledo architect Hal P. Munger was recognized Halls at the University of Toledo, as well as for outstanding service to the profession and numerous libraries, schools, fire and police society with the AIA Ohio Gold Medal, the buildings, churches and numerous residential highest honor the American Institute of Architects and commercial buildings. in Ohio can bestow. The medal was awarded at the Ohio Valley Region Convention in Dayton, Architecture has deep roots in Hal’s family. His in September. grandfather, the late Harold H. Munger, FAIA, was on the Ohio State Board of Examiners for Hal, a member of The Toledo Club since 2001, is 20 years, twice serving as its chairman. His late the president of Munger Munger+Associates father, Harold C. Munger, FAIA, served in all Architects, Inc., Toledo. Registered since 1981, the chairs of the Toledo AIA Chapter and the he served as National AIA Treasurer Architects Society of Ohio, including from 2007-9. He also was chairman president of both organizations, and of the National AIA Building was awarded the 1987 Gold Medal, MB EM ER Committee from 2007-10, leading making the Mungers the first father the $40 million “Greening of the and son ever to earn that distinction. 21st Century Workplace,” project, a complete upgrading of the Hal is a partner with his brother Institute’s iconic national David J. Munger,AIA in the Munger headquarters in downtown Munger + Associates, Inc. Toledo Washington, DC, now being carried firm. He and his wife Melissa have out according to the phased master plan. been married for 30 years. Their son Hal P. Munger, AIA, LEED AP was recognized at last He also was vital in returning the Octagon year’s AIA Ohio convention in Toledo as then House to AIA ownership and his Building NEWS newly registered. Their daughter Elizabeth, a Committee was responsible for maintaining past AIA Toledo High School Design Competition this very significant Historic Register Landmark. Emily Finkel in Toleo Opera winner, is in her senior year at St. Mary’s The building had served as the temporary production of La Traviata College at Notre Dame. White House of James and Dolly Madison Emily Finkel, daughter of members Dr. Robert following the British burning of the White House and Judy Finkel took part in the Toledo Opera’s during the War of 1812. October performance of La Traviata as a From 2003-06, Hal was elected to represent the member of the all-volunteer chorus. She has Ohio Valley Region to the National AIA Board. taken part in five different operas and three While there, he was appointed AIA’s representative opera galas since joining the chorus in 2006. to the ACE Mentoring Program of America’s After graduating from Miami University with a National Board and one of AIA’s three regents Toledo Club degree in art history, Emily returned to Toledo to the American Architectural Foundation where currently she is the office manager for National Board. He is currently a board member Partners With the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo and of the AIA Legacy Foundation, an outgrowth of Junior League of Toledo freelances as a stained glass artist. the 2007 celebration of AIA’s Sesquicentennial. The Toledo Club is pleased to welcome Between 1998 and 2002, Hal served as Junior League of Toledo to the Club in a new treasurer, vice president and president of AIA and innovative partnership. In accordance Ohio and between 1986 and 1996, he was elected with a 5-year lease that became effective to those posts in AIA Toledo, raising levels of September 1, the League has established an participation, fiscal acuity and significance in office on the second floor of the Club in the both groups. He was an active member of the space formerly known as the “Kids Room.” AIA Foundation Board, supporting the four An open house held September 19 included collegiate Schools of Architecture in Ohio, and a tour of the facility, as well as an also has chaired numerous state committees, opportunity to learn more about the newly task forces and events for the profession on formed partnership. As part of Junior League matters of design, ethics, practice, government of Toledo’s business class membership, its members are able to join The Toledo Club realtions and leadership. as individual members and receive $500 in Recently, Hal completed service as the only certificates for services at the Club. architect on the groundbreaking Ohio Construction A long-standing Toledo tradition that began Reform Panel, giving entities flexibility not in 1933, Junior League is an organization of afforded by regulations basically unchanged women committed to promoting voluntarism, in 132 years. He co-founded the Allied Toledo developing the potential of women and Architects to undertake the Ohio Schools improving communities through the Facilities Commission/ Toledo Public Schools effective action and leadership of Building for Success program of the last decade, trained volunteers. Emily Finkel (right) in opera costume. now wrapping up.
NOVEMBER 2011 29 AthleticSQUASH News
TC Maumee River Swim goes to Team Bronson! The 2011 Toledo Club Maumee River Swim champions are our first husband and wife duo ever to win this event. The object is to swim the almost 70 miles from the Indiana State line to Maumee over a four month period. Art Bronson put in a solid 166 miles from June through early October to upstage five time defending champion Jim Jaros who was amen’s finalist with 14 miles. Steve Weidner ground out 98 miles and Jim Anderson came in with 61.5 miles. On the women’s side, Maria Bronson swam away with the gold as she put in 79 miles of effort and blew away the competition! Here are the swim totals for 2011! Men Women Art Bronson 166.00 Miles – Men’s Champion 1996 Dan DiSalle Sr. Suzie Cavalier Jim Jaros 154.00 Miles 1997 Dan DiSalle Sr. Kate O’Leary Steve Weidner 98.00 Miles 1998 Dan DiSalle Sr. Martha Siders Maria Bronson 79.00 Miles – Women’s Champion 1999 Dan DiSalle Sr. Martha Siders Jim Anderson 61.50 Miles 2000 Dan DiSalle Sr. Karen Driggs John A. Seidel 2001 Dan DiSalle Sr. Karen Driggs Bruce Seeger 36.75 Miles Athletic Director and 2002 Dan DiSalle Sr. Peggy Kirk Squash Professional Stuart Cubbon 19.00 Miles 2003 Dan DiSalle Sr. Lynn Jacobs Ann Pilkington 16.00 Miles 419-254-2962 2004 Dan DiSalle Sr. Peggy Kirk Tom Valo 11.75 Miles 2005 Dan DiSalle Sr. Melissa Shaner [email protected] Willis Day 10.00 Miles 2006 Jim Jaros Melissa Shaner Dennis Johnson 8.75 Miles 2007 Jim Jaros Melissa Shaner Nita Harrington 6.00 Miles 2008 Jim Jaros Melissa Shaner MMM 6.00 Miles 2009 Jim Jaros Melissa Shaner Lynn Jacobs 5.50 Miles 2010 Jim Jaros Maria Bronson Allan Bates 3.50 Miles 2011 Art Bronson Maria Bronson Summer Squash League Results Our 2011 Summer League featured almost 50 players who played “when it rained.” The results are listed below with winners getting gift certificates to the pro shop! 2011 Summer Squash League Results: Most Matches Played – Jeff Levesque Most Matches Won – Tom Valo Most Games Won – Tyson Fankhauser Memorial Squash Tournament Dates Set The Memorial Squash tournament is a double elimination event featuring the top 32 players in Northwest Ohio. The event began on Monday, October 24, and will end with a playoff for the top eight positions on Friday, November 11. Dinner for all participants will take place that evening as we honor our former top players such as Paul Effler, Al Bennett, Mitch Marciniak and Elmer Gettys. Saturday Junior Program Our Saturday junior program for boys and girls, children and grandchildren from ages 8-18 will begin December 3. The kids will be busy from 9 AM – 12:30 PM playing squash, fitness games, swim games and eating a casual lunch. The program will run from December 3 – January 21, See John for more details. Charity Open Squash Event Our Charity Open Squash tourney for players in tiers 3-11 will take place December 1-3. The playing format guarantees at least three matches with a main draw, consolation and a reprieve to insure lots of play. Sign up sheets will be posted behind Court Four. Sign up to play while helping a great charity!
30 NOVEMBER 2011 F ItnESS & WELLNESS CENTER
High-Milers Summer Runners Move of the Month: Thank you to our runners this year. They beat the heat and Squat and Press The squat and press is a terrific total ran from April to Labor Day (some are still running!): exercise because it involves the arms, Runners are Bill Kitson, Bill Davis, Jim Buerk, Bill Hylan, shoulders, back, chest, abs, legs, and Dan Peffley, Kevin Brennan, and John Marker. glutes. You’ll need a medicine ball for this move. Turkey Trot, November 1 – 23 This contest is for all our workout members to keep you Step 1 moving as the calendars get busier. Each mile completed Assume starting position as shown, at the club is worth one point. The member with the most using a weighted points wins. Sign up in the fitness center, don’t be a turkey medicine ball. and have some fun. All cardio equipment counts! CHARISSA MARCONI BS, WITS
Holiday Hold-Out Weigh-Ins, Fitness & Wellness Ctr. November 21 – 23 419-254-2990 Step 2 This year, take the holiday challenge designed to help you Bend at knees to [email protected] stay on track with your diet and exercise regimen. It’s not perform a squat. about guilt or self-denial. It’s about flexibility, finding
creative ways to stay fit, getting the most out of your workouts, and practicing moderation so that you can still
enjoy everything the season has to offer. Another important detail of this challenge is that you set your goals. Success Step 3 Straighten legs out might mean maintaining your weight, getting in a certain and lift ball overhead. number of workouts each week, or simply making it through the meal without seconds. One way to offset the extra calories is by squeezing in an extra workout or two. Whatever the event, burning off a few
extra calories will make that slice of pumpkin pie you’ve been craving that much more enjoyable. Step 4 Repeat 10 to 15 times. Weigh-ins need to be done before the turkey is on the table (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday the week of Thanksgiving.) Funny Ode to Thanksgiving Charissa or Henry will weigh you in. If you can hold your May your stuffing be tasty weight or lose weight by New Year’s Day, you are a WINNER! May your turkey be plump, May your potatoes and gravy St. James Smoke the Turkey Have nary a lump. 5k Walk or Run, November 24 May your yams be delicious Don’t be a turkey! Come out to walk or run; this is a big And your pies take the prize, family event! And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs!
NOVEMBER 2011 31 fromVintage the GRAPE Notes VINE
Our wine list has come a long way from 2008, when I first started working at the Club. As wine WINE OF THE MONTH continues to be trendy, we meet the challenge to keep our list at a high level of excellence without EROICA 2007 RIESLING going over the top. The formula we follow is direct CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE correlation between the discriminating palates of DR. LOOSEN our members and the diversity and value of the By the Bottle $24 wines on our list. The quality to value ratio is of Truly an intermingling of philosophy, extreme importance and is of vital consideration technique and mentality, Old World and New. during the procurement process. Eroica is the fruit of a winemaking collaboration MI GUEL CUETO Our special events are the preferred venue to between Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Bob Bertheau Asst. General Manager promote what’s in our Cellar: Wine Tastings, and famed Mosel winemaker Ernst Loosen. It 419-254-2977 Wine and Dine, wedding bookings (Jenn and begins in our Columbia Valley vineyards and progresses through every step in the cellar; [email protected] Chelsie) and carry out orders. Things take on a perhaps the epitome of the Chateau Ste. Mi- whole new dimension at the end of each quarter chelle commitment to the marriage of when everyone who has some unused minimum Old World and New. on their account scuttles to buy their favorite bottle. Santé! It is the perfect way to use up your minimum and stock up your wine rack at home. This effort is paying off with a 26 percent increase in wine sales over the past three years, and most importantly, member satisfaction. Cheers! Miguel
Reminder Many events have online reservations! Did you know when you book online your reservation is automatically recorded and a confirming email goes out to you immediately? No more leaving messages and waiting for a call-back confirming your reservation. We know you are busy – be assured that booking online is the most foolproof and fastest way to reserve a spot at a club event. Check out our website at www.toledoclub.org
32 NOVEMBER 2011 Cuisineat the club
Atlantic salmon Atlantic salmon, (salmon salar) is raised world wide: Scottish salmon, Norwegian salmon, Chilean salmon, Tasmanian salmon, to name a few, are all the same species, However, that is where the similarities end. We serve a specially fed farm- raised Northern Atlantic salmon from M.F. Foley Fish Co. Four major factors differentiate one farm-raised Atlantic salmon from another: • Gene pools • Farming practices (husbandry) MICHAEL ROSENDAUL • Harvesting and slaughtering techniques Executive Chef, • Packing and travel time of the finished product 419-243-2200 Ext, 2149 Foley salmon farms have strict criteria for their feed, utilizing herring for its content of [email protected] Omega-3; they do not include any bovine by-products. Ten to fourteen days prior to harvesting, the salmon is taken off the feed. This step is critical to remove waste and cleanse any off-tastes in the belly of the salmon. The salmon is delicately harvested to prevent bruising and trauma to the fish. The fish we serve were swimming the day before they were shipped! It takes one day for the salmon to arrive at The Toledo Club. In addition, Foley salmon farms test their salmon regularly at the parts per trillion level for PCB’s (polychlorinated biphenyls) to ensure the healthfulness of each fish. There are horrible examples of farmed salmon around the world. But there also are prime examples that produce an environmentally friendly, superior quality, and healthy salmon as well.
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Ginger - Miso Marinated Grilled Salmon – 4 servings Ingredients : 1/4 cup white miso (fermented soybean paste) Rmindere 1/4 cup mirin 1 1/2 tbl minced fresh ginger 2 tbl unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tsp toasted sesame oil Food and beverage minimums can be 2 tbl soy sauce 4 salmon fillets, 8 oz. each reached with food and beverages purchased 2 tbl minced green onions Salt and freshly ground pepper anywhere in the Club, including take out orders and wine orders. Directions: The amount is calculated by $ spent before Whisk together the miso, mirin, vinegar, soy sauce, green onions, ginger, and sesame tax (or service charge on banquets). To see oil in a small bowl. Place the salmon in a baking dish, pour the marinade over, and a tally of purchases that count toward your minimum, log into your online turn to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. .” Heat grill to high. Remove the fish from the marinade and season with salt and account at toledoclub.org, and pepper. Grill the salmon, skin side down, with the cover closed, until golden brown click on “Member Statements and a crust has formed, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the salmon over and continue grilling for 3 to 4 minutes for medium doneness.
NOVEMBER 2011 33 fromRumblings the oak room
Let’s answer a few letters this month:
J.B. from Denver writes: Hey, D-Man – I read about you being MIA in the club’s October magazine. Are you all right? Dear J.B. – Thanks for asking. I’m back but I wouldn’t say I’m all right. People here have noticed a difference and are asking about what happened in the backwoods of West Virginnie. And one day, according to my therapist, I might be able to talk about it. Events experienced down there have left me with a damaged psyche and sore body parts. Hopefully, with time and intense therapy, I might be able to write about it.
DENNIS Donatini “Anonymous” writes: Oak Room Director Hey, D-Man – I found Mr. Zerbey’s article about the club’s Clusterfers in October’s maga- zine extremely fascinating. What an outstanding group of gentlemen. Obviously, they are a bunch of highly successful men who care, and are doing their part to give back to help improve the quality of life for those less fortunate. On the other hand, I found your piece about them to be offensive, petty, and without merit. You should be honored to serve them. That D in D-Man must stand for DUMB###. You should be ashamed of yourself. Dear “Anonymous” – Is this you again, Joe? Quit your bellyaching. I gave you guys more credit than you deserved. Please stop writing me about this. And if you want to be anonymous, stop sending me stuff in envelopes with your letterhead on them.
A.K. from Downtown writes: Hey D-Man – Whatzup with the lights on the first floor? It’s pitch black down here. I keep running into walls trying to make it to the men’s rest room and my aim isn’t too good when I can’t see what I’m doing. Dear A.K. – If this is who I think it is, you’d be running into walls whether the lights were on or not. But you’re right, we have established a “blackout” on the first floor after 8 PM. They have issued me a miner’s helmet and candles to be used at this time. (Note: They are deducting the price of these items from my paycheck.) It’s been pretty hush-hush about why they are doing this, but my guess is they are looking for ways to help offset the cost of this new Sports Bar they’ve set up. You think it’s bad now; wait until this winter when all the thermostats are set at 55 degrees. Although I have an opinion about this addition to the Club, I am going to hold off expressing it until it’s up and running for a while. As always, thank you for your time, this time, until next time – STAY THIRSTY MY FRIENDS Dennis Donatini
34 NOVEMBER 2011 Dining Room Bu by Karen Klein zz
tarch! Not the starch in shirts nor the starch in wallpaper paste, but that carbohydrate that sits on your Splate, goes willingly to your mouth and sticks to your ribs! Potatoes, pasta, rice, tortillas, or bread products are all starches. Consuming any of these foodstuffs raw is a big mistake. Eating raw grains or potatoes would actually produce a negative energy function for the body; certainly not the best road to travel on the time line to a better life. Cooking them allows the proper enzymes to be produced and facilitate digestion. Something about maltose reminds one of ale, yes, brewed from a grain! We can surmise then, without any ifs, ands or buts, that not only was the wheel important to man’s evolution; so too was the cooking pot and kiln. Starches are not of themselves calorie high, but the count can indeed rise with butter, sour cream or cheeses. (Who first sluiced sour cream on a baked potato?) Many Europeans still use mayonnaise or mayonnaise-based sauces for a bit of dressing up. And then we all know about the peoples of the British Isles and their Canadian cousins who consider vinegar the perfect complement. Our artisan chef gives thought and consideration in selecting the starches; a bit like choosing shoes for an outfit, I guess. Must be tasty to make a good fit, perhaps even enlivened with color, and definitely have texture and contrast relative to the meat or fish; all while providing a foundation for the entire ensemble. Risotto is just so perfetto with Italiano veal (the veal marsala is soooo good) and the salmon. Mashed or whipped potatoes often have “extras” tucked in; who doesn’t relish tidbits of flavor? Ditto for rice. Neither mushroom filled ravioli nor shrimp pesto fettucini were ever savored around the campfire. Beans are another story. The lunch menu offers whole wheat, rye, a healthy white bread, spinach wraps and croissants for an ordinary to fancy-dancy selection of starches. Variety is the crux of going OUT to lunch! But no flour in the soups. Starch in the fun, fun Sports Grill & Tavern is -are you ready for this revelation - Pommes Frites! And buns! Seriously, have you noticed the snacks and dinners offered there are a macro meter cut above the usual bun in a plastic basket affair. Favorites already are the meatballs and cole slaw with gorgonzola. The wings are delish! A very vibrant element to The Toledo Club has been birthed. (Wonder if the upcoming political debates will be considered as “sports events?”) Wine and Dine continues to be wildly popular and why shouldn’t it be? Each entree sounds more scrumptous than the previous; if only a sampler plate of three could be had? And always in an elegant setting. The use of the West Point or Corinthian rooms when the Main Dining Room is otherwise occupied has worked quite well. Saturday nights can still be celebratory! Do mark your calendar for another Seafood Buffet on November18. Isn’t it fun to see the MDR so alive? Try Miguel’s special lemon concoction as an after dinner kiss; order the Flaming Rope, if you dare. Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday, but the dressing prep, the pies, the early AM wake-up to roast the bird; well, it’s exhausting unless you, of course, have your marvelous feast at The Toledo Club. Reservations ARE a must.
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Main Dining Room Buffet Thursday • N bovem er 24 Two seatings: 12 PM and 2 PM Adults $23.95 • Children (5-11) $8.95 Reservations required Private rooms • Call catering office: 419-254-2981 Take out-orders • Menus available at Front Desk or www.toledoclub.org
NOVEMBER 2011 37 Oktoberfest
HAPPE NingS at the Club October
First Tuesday
38 NOVEMBER 2011 Photos by Grand Lubell Photography: See more photos at www.TheClubphotos.org NOVEMBER 2011 39 235 14th Street PRSRT STD Toledo, Ohio 43604 U.S. POSTAGE 419.243.2200 PAID 419.254.2969 Fax TOLEDO, OHIO www.toledoclub.org PERMIT NO. 335 Attention Postal Carrier: Dated Materials Please deliver between October 26-28, 2011
Christmas Tea Dance FRIDAY • DECEMBER 9 Enjoy a traditional, festive holiday evening at the Club with your family Professional photos taken • 5:30 PM Reception • 6 PM | Dinner • 6:45 PM Family dancing to a DJ afterward Mr & Mrs. Santa Claus Adults: $26.95 Children (5-11): $12.95 (Price does not include photos) Reservations required • Limited space Make your reservation early Photos taken by Grand Lubell Photography in front of the club’s Christmas tree and available for purchase through their studio