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OCTOBER 2015
VOLUME 6 • ISSUE NO. 9
IN THIS
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It’s
about
and the clocks
of The Toledo Club
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
John Fedderke
VICE PRESIDENT
Aaron Swiggum
TREASURER
Mike Marciniak
SECRETARY
Brett Seymour
TOLEDO CLUB STAFF
ADMINISTRATION
Roger Parker, General Manager
419-254-2988 rparker @toledoclub.org
Nathalie Helm, Executive Assistant
419-254-2980 nhelm @toledoclub.org
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE
Nancy LaFountaine, Catering Manager
419-254-2981 nlafountaine @toledoclub.org
Debra Rutkowski, Catering Assistant Manager
419-254-2981 drutkowski @toledoclub.org
Ed Mackiewicz
Food and Beverage Director
Charlotte Hall
Concierge and Member Relations Manager
FACILITY
Mark Hoffman, Facilities Manager
419-243-2200
MEMBERSHIP
Russ Wozniak, Membership Director
419-254-2997 rwozniak @toledoclub.org
ACCOUNTING
Joe Monks, Finance Director
419-254-2970 jmonks @toledoclub.org
Paula Martin, Accounting Analyst
419-254-2996 pmartin @toledoclub.org
ATHLETIC
John Seidel, Director/Squash Pro
419-254-2962 jaseideltolclub @aol.com
Charissa Marconi, Fitness and Aquatics Director
419-254-2990 cmarconi @toledoclub.org
SECURITY
David Rainey, Operations Manager
419-254-2967
EDITORIAL STAFF
Chairman:
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Editor in Chief:
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Copy Editor/Financial:
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Contributing Writers:
Zac Huizing, Karen Klein, Bob Lubell, Cindy
Niggemyer, Richard Rothrock, Margie Traband
and Sue Zurawski
Contributing Photographers:
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Manager’s MESSAGE
Roger Parker, General Manager
419-254-2988 • rparker@toledoclub.org
I would like to thank Chef Michael Rosendaul for his
seven years of service to the Club and its members. Chef
Mike was an important team member and will be missed.
We wish him well on his future endeavors.
As I write this, we are interviewing candidates for our
Executive Chef position.
The Club will be re-establishing the Food and Beverage
Director position. Starting at the end of September,
Ed Mackiewicz will be joining the team as the new
director. Ed has 23 years of experience in the food and
beverage operation at Brandywine Country Club. He is a
graduate of Bowling Green State University.
We are pleased to welcome
this new team member to
The Toledo Club.
Chef Michael Rosendaul
See more of Chef Mike’s
amazing culinary feats
on pages 24 –25.
Ed Mackiewicz
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ON THE COVER: Mark Hoffman, Toledo Club Building
Engineer, examines the hall clock located in the Main Lobby.
Photo
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2015
OUR MISSION
The mission of The Toledo Club, since 1889, is to enrich the lives of its
members by providing a luxurious private club experience in a financially
responsible manner with extraordinary social and recreational activities
that foster friendship, fellowship, and pride among members.
President’s MESSAGE
Dear Toledo Club Member,
This is my farewell letter as president. I want to thank you
for giving me the opportunity to serve you during the club’s
centennial year. I feel satisfied that the Club fared well over the
past two years and that it will be in extremely capable hands
going forward.
You expect to hear in a farewell that it has been an honor and
a pleasure to have served. Indeed, it has been both. However,
the word you almost never hear is that serving has been a lot
of fun. I truly enjoyed every part of the office, especially having
been supported by such a committed board and professional
staff. I have said in the past that this job has 700 bosses, each
one with strong opinions on how things should be handled.
Almost all thoughts are presented in the spirit of building a
better Club, so it has been truly enjoyable to share positive
ideas with members. Another pleasure was working with all of
our committees and their chairs. These dedicated members are
the life-blood of the Club and they deserve everyone’s gratitude
for their efforts.
Taking a moment to highlight our accomplishments, we secured
favorable financing which allowed completion of the HVAC
project that is delivering both comfort
and economy throughout the building.
We also upgraded our computer system
and recently added more robust routers
to enhance both speed and security. New
windows have been installed in the west wall along with
other improvements to protect the exterior of our 100 year-old
treasure. Thanks to all members for supporting these projects
and especially to those who have been so generous in support
of The Toledo Club Foundation.
Along the way, we completed the pay-down of the first
mortgage which leaves us poised to tackle new projects. I
urge you to attend the Annual Meeting on October 26, when
Aaron Swiggum will be installed as your new president. He
will present our financial report, which is strong, along with
plans for our next big improvement.
Another enjoyable part of being president was working with
Roger Parker. He is the consummate professional who is a
tireless worker, inspirational leader, and magnet for details.
I’m not sure he loved his first day on the job when the pool
overflowed, but I do know that he has come to love the Club
and will never stop doing his very best to succeed in pleasing
members in all departments. I am very confident that Roger
will be remembered far in the future right next to Willis
Garwood as one of our great general managers.
As I am sure you know, Chef Mike left us in September to
return to the restaurant business. Mike was a huge factor
in the resurgence of the Club and his steady hand will
be missed.
The Toledo Club will thrive for another century if we
remember that we inherited it from those who came before us
and we are here to be stewards for those who come after us.
Servemus Fidem,
“Along the way, we completed the
pay-down of the first mortgage which
leaves us poised to tackle new projects.”
John Fedderke
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UPCOMING EVENTS
AROUND THE CITY
Toledo Opera
Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini
October 2 and 4
Toledo Repertoire Theatre
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
October 1-4
The Mourner’s Bench by George Brant
October 16 and 17
Toledo Symphony
Pop Series - Music of John Williams (Peristyle)
October 3
Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
(Stranahan Theatre)
October 23 and 24
Halloween Spooktacular (Family Series)
October 25
Huntington Center
Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach
October 3 at 6:15 PM
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OCTOBER 2015
UPCOMING EVENTSA T T H E C L U B
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
FUTURE CLUB EVENTS
October 2
October 3
October 5
October 6
October 15
October 16
October 17
October 19
October 20
October 23
October 24
October 25
October 26
October 26
October 29
October 29
October 30
October 31
November 7
November 12
December 9
December 8-9
December 13
December 15–17
December 19
December 20
December 31
Prime Rib
Dinner in the Tavern (MDR closed)
International Family-Style Dinner
First Tuesday - Oktoberfest
Third Thursday in the Tavern - Gin Tasting
Members’ Jam
Dinner in the Tavern (MDR closed)
International Family-Style Dinner
“Smart Choices” Cooking Demonstration
and Dinner
Jazz with Toledo Jazz Orchestra
Dinner in the Tavern (MDR closed)
Toledo Jazz Orchestra Bistro Series
Annual Meeting of the Membership
International Family-Style Dinner
Fall Harvest Crush Vintners Dinner
and Art Celebration
Squash Draft Night
Halloween Party
Dinner in the Tavern (MDR closed)
Armed Services Dinner
President’s Dinner
Wine and Glitter
Parade of Trees and Brunch
Parade of Trees and Brunch
Parade of Trees and Brunch
Tea Dance
Parade of Trees and Brunch
New Year’s Eve Party
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board or its members unless stated.
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OCTOBER 2015
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TickGOES
Tock
THE
Clock
by Bob Lubell
by Cindy Niggemyer
and Bob Bettinger
T
he sun is setting and you are looking into the vastness of the horizon. The year is 3000 BC and your family
needs to survive by planting precious seed at the
correct time. Becoming an agrarian society means
that an accurate calendar allows you and your
family to survive and not starve. So the sun will
tell you when to plant and when to harvest.
All our Topics readers are familiar with
Stonehenge. This is a calendar that marks the
lowest and highest position of the sun. But are
you aware of the thousands of others around the
world? Sometimes made of stone and sometimes
earthen works, these were the first “clocks” and
calendars. Water clocks that were inaccurate and
Roman sundials that only worked when the sun
was available were later created to try and give
some order to the day. Nothing worked well
until the source of energy became reliable and
mechanical clocks came into being.
We are in a new era of electronic connections
that humans will need to cope with. So it is both
interesting and important that you look into the
past and understand how essential time and a
calendar were, how the mechanical appliances
worked in an earlier period and also have a look
at our Toledo Club clocks.
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A clock is a device that can store energy that is usually
transferred by:
1. a mechanical spring
2. a dead weight
3. or electricity
This energy is released in a very precise way so that it
can be displayed by either a set of hands or an electronic
number. The earliest mechanical clocks created in the
14th century had no faces and only struck a bell on the
quarter hour. The mechanisms contained toothed wheels
that turned one tooth at a time and were powered by
dead weights. By the middle of the 15th century, clock
makers found a way to use mechanical springs. This large
improvement meant that a clock could now be placed on
a table and easily moved. These spring clocks eventually
became small enough to become the pocket and wrist
watches we know today. Our word “clock” probably
comes from the French word cloche meaning “bell.”
The vastness of our country created a daily sun that rose
at a different time throughout the land. Farmers started
when the sun rose and stopped when it set. However,
the rise of our manufacturing economy and railroads
meant that there needed to be a cheap way to control
the daily activities of our population. One of the clock
makers of the 1800s was Seth Thomas, and he was
the Henry Ford of the clock world. His mission was to
produce a clock that every ordinary citizen could afford.
Mass production was the answer for this problem. He
tackled kitchen clocks first. If the baker could predict the
outcome of bread by the clock, it was never burned or
underbaked. These kitchen clocks became a standard in
America because they were cheap and readily available.
Unfortunately, when first designed, the early clocks
were over-powered and would run dry of their whale oil
lubrication. Understanding the problem, Seth Thomas
switched from a spring load as a power source to a more
dependable and accurate weight source. These weight
driven wall clocks were accurate to plus or minus a few
minutes per week.
The third generation depot regulators, sidewalk and
tower clocks are the ones that controlled industry
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Continued from page 7
and commerce. These clocks regulated railroads, airlines
and radio broadcast into and past the 1930s. Pendulum
lengths were increased and their composition changed.
In addition, jewels were used as bearings in the more
precise regulators. A 22-jewel watch movement decreased
friction and increased longevity and accuracy. Overall
stability was achieved for thermal expansion by using glass
by Bob Lubell
cylinders filled with mercury as the pendulum weight.
The simple shelf clock that we wind with a key is the most
common example of mechanical spring energy. By winding
the spring we are storing enough energy to usually power
the clock for eight days.
The grandmother, grandfather and some wall regulator
clocks are the perfect illustration of dead weight energy. By
inserting a crank, we raise the weight from the bottom to
the top of the clock. As the weight is pulled by gravity, the
energy is released.
We all have electric clocks in our home and office.
Surprisingly, the first “electric” clock was built in 1886.
These clocks wound themselves by using a battery operated
motor in the clock that rewound the spring every hour.
One company was called the Self Winding Clock Company
of New York. The large self winding clock in Grand Central
Terminal, New York, was installed in 1913, by this company
and is still correctly working today.
Demand for a mechanical clock declined with the
invention of the small synchrones electric motor. The clocks
were produced at a fraction of the cost of a mechanical
clock, and had more accuracy with no maintenance.
However, these electric plug-in clocks were only as accurate
as the 60 cycle electricity that drove them. During peak
times, heavy loads drove the cycles down, and the clock lost
time. The electric companies corrected this by speeding up
the cycles 15 minutes before midnight so that the clocks
could be brought in synchronization with the National
Institute of Standards and Technology. Previously known
as the National Bureau of Standards, it is located
in Boulder, Colorado, where an atomic clock sets the
correct timing.
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T
he Toledo Club clocks are a valued
part of our membership experience and we have a wonderful hall clock in our
lobby. Made by the Hershedes Hall Clock Company
of Cincinnati in 1919, it was purchased from the W.F.
Broer Company (now Broer-Freeman) of Toledo.
The Hershedes Company won several medals at the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis in 1904, and
major awards at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International
Exposition. The case, gracious in stature, is made of
mahogany. The beautiful moon dial is hand painted with
silver on brushed gold. Its gong rods create a rich sound
and can play either Canterbury or Westminster. Partial
tunes play on the quarter hour and a distinctive partial
tune plays on the half hour. On the hour, the entire
tune plays and the hour strikes. It has a seconds beat
pendulum, one second excursion and a heavy,
three pound pendulum.
“
“
The Toledo Club clocks
are a valued part of our
membership experience and
we have a wonderful hall
clock in our lobby.
hammer pads that play the tunes have dried out, cracked,
and need to be changed. That is why our clock is now
silent. The old girl needs a good cleaning and lube job.
There are few places left that fix clocks such as this.
Toledo has gone from over 30 clock repairers to only two
professionals remaining. Plating, brushing and cabling
refurbishment will bring our jewel of the lobby up to
Toledo Club standards.
For years, Bob Bettinger had admired the European
bracket clock in the MDR lobby from afar. Unfortunately,
closer inspection showed that the movement had been
removed and an electric movement installed. This
probably happened more than 30 years ago because the
power cord is cloth covered and the plug is non-polarized.
So we can all admire it as a beautiful decorator piece, but
it has no antique value.
Undoubtedly, the most important clock in the building
is located in the Oak Room Pub. The only time shown
is 5:15. It is an “urban legend” that it is OK to have a
drink anytime because, as Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet
remind us, “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” Therefore,
our Oak Room clock always gives us permission to
imbibe. Yes, it may be the most useful clock in The
Toledo Club!
Bob Bettinger reports that the lobby clock needs
refurbishing. After many years of showing Toledo Club
members the correct time and with little or no servicing, it
is showing its age. Portions of the case have fallen out
and the grill cloth that protects the movement
needs to be replaced. The key insertion
parts are worn out and metal plates
need to be installed. The strike
mechanism shows us that the
movement needs cleaning.
In addition, the strike
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Feathering Our Empty Nest
O
ur son left for college at the end of August. He
decided to trade the Michigan heartland for the
bright lights of the Windy City. Can’t really blame
him, but this has left my wife and I trying to figure out just
what we are going to do next. So many things that seemed
so important for the past two decades have suddenly
become irrelevant.
We don’t need to worry about rousting our son out of bed at
6 AM on a school day anymore. We don’t have to monitor
the morning news or the Channel 13 website to see if we
are in store for a fog delay or a snow day. We don’t need to
keep tabs on what is going on at school at all!
We no longer have to maintain our household supplies
of chicken strips, chicken nuggets, mac & cheese, hot
dogs, or Rice-A-Roni (still the San Francisco treat!). Our
visits to Subway, McDonalds and Applebee’s will most
likely plummet.
We don’t have to care much anymore about what is on
Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network. We don’t have to stay up
to speed on what is happening on The Strain or Under The
Dome. We won’t be going out to the movies every Friday to
catch the opening of the latest found footage horror movie.
Still, it is a bigger adjustment than we thought. For eighteen
years, raising our only child was the center of our life. Sitting
around our quieter house, I find myself asking, “How did we
pass the time, just the two of us, back in the late twentieth
century before this bouncing bundle of joy (who is now taller
than me!) entered our lives?” It all seemed so different back
then. In 1996, Bill Clinton was president, we accessed the
internet over the phone via CompuServe, and a cell phone
was called a car phone. If we needed to send something
REALLY fast, we faxed it! Clearly, we have some readjusting
to do. The question is what to do…
Obviously, the first thing we’ll do is spend more time at the
Club. First Tuesday is always a fun time to catch up with
old friends and make new ones. It is also the only chance to
sample dishes that aren’t on the regular Main Dining Room
menu. Maybe find out more about this Fall Harvest Crush
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by Richard Rothrock
Vintners Dinner. Halloween also seems interesting although
the last costume party I attended was also back in the 1990s.
(I dressed up as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper from Twin
Peaks). Is the Dickens Dinner going to happen again this year?
I hope so. We attended the first one and it was a lot of fun.
This will be the year our family does Thanksgiving at the Club.
We could actually attend the Parade of Trees this year. And
then there is that New Year’s Eve shindig we have always
been hearing about but been unable to go to. That’s a good
list of possibilities.
What about the greater Toledo area? What is playing at
the Stranahan Theater? We still need to check out the new
aquarium at the Toledo Zoo. Maybe take in a concert of the
Toledo Symphony. What is happening at the Peristyle? See
what traveling exhibits are at the Toledo Museum of Art. I’ve
always wanted to check out Halloweekends at Cedar Point.
Maybe even go out to dinner with friends whenever we want
at something other than Chuck E. Cheese. Wow! You know,
this empty nest thing has definite possibilities. What was I
worried about?
I guess what they say is true: your 50s ARE the new 20s.
And, in many ways, it is almost as if the 1990s are still with
us. I mean, The Detroit Lions still haven’t won a Super Bowl
nor have the Detroit Tigers added to their World Series total.
Twin Peaks will be back on television next year. Most likely a
Clinton or a Bush will end up back in the White House in 2016.
It’s amazing. The older you get, the more things remain the
same. In the words of The Carpenters, “It’s yesterday
once more.”
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C AT C H I N G U P W I T H
The House Committee
Art Collection
A rt museums regularly change where
they display their paintings. They do
it because, over time, viewers become
accustomed to seeing objects in certain
places and stop noticing them. Rotation
is rejuvenation.
Art
Rotation:
August 2015
The Toledo Club owns 127 objects of
framed art, a sizeable number of which
were painted by noted—even famous—
artists. During the August shutdown,
twenty oil paintings and as many prints
and lithographs were rotated to new walls
around the Club. The board’s purpose in
moving the art around was the same as
a museum’s: to revitalize appreciation of
noteworthy art. Upgrading picture lights,
where feasible, became a major part of
the project.
When visiting the Club, the first change
you will notice is in the motor-entrance
hall. Fernand Harvey Lungren’s Death
Valley at Sunrise now hangs across from
the entrance to the Oak Room. The long
wall on which it is displayed complements
the grand scale of the 74"-wide painting,
and the relocation allows the viewer to
see it from a new perspective. Lungren’s
painting replaces Lady with Flowers by the
Austrian artist Leopold Schmutzler, which
was moved back to the Red Room where it
hung for years. The bright, smiling image
adds warmth and conviviality to that
popular room.
The next change you will notice is that
Beltons on Point, one of the club’s five
paintings by Edmund Henry Osthaus,
has been moved to the Main Lobby. It is
where Carlton T. Chapman’s Battle of Lake
Erie, September 10, 1813 has most recently
hung. The Chapman painting is now in the
Centennial Room, just inside the doorway,
where Beltons on Point formerly hung.
Like Battle of Lake Erie, the Osthaus is a
strong, memorable image befitting the
history of the Club and the grandeur of
its main entrance.
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Wilder Darling’s Grandmother’s First Visit
is perhaps the club’s most famous and
valuable painting. For years, it hung in
the Main Lobby but hasn’t been on open
display for some time. It may now be
seen in the Centennial Room. It hangs on
the other side of the entrance from the
Battle of Lake Erie. The tender intimacy of
Grandmother’s First Visit contrasts starkly
with the violent naval battle.
Another Osthaus, Deer at River’s Edge, is
now on the north wall of the Centennial
Room near the fireplace. It is a serene,
woodland picture and is the only
watercolor by Osthaus the Club owns.
It previously hung outside of the ladies’
lounge on the second floor where it
was not often noticed. It too offers an
interesting contrast in the Centennial
Room. There are two other Osthaus
paintings on the north wall—The Chase
and Stag Hounds — both massive oil
paintings of hunting dogs.
To find the most dramatic changes, however,
you must go to the second floor. Three
paintings replace Death Valley at Sunrise on
the west wall across from the staircase. The
central painting, Evening Glow, Carmel CA
is by the early-20th century Toledo artist
Thomas Shrewsbury Parkhurst. Until now,
the painting had been rather obscurely
displayed on the fourth floor in the bar area
in the Belvedere Room.
A picture light has been added to give
the dark, brooding, 47"-square painting
brightness and depth. To the left of it is
Stable in the Country by the French artist
Edouard Etienne Jouas. To the right is
Harlem Bridge by Max Kuehne, an American.
The Surging Tide, before it was moved, hung
in the ladies’ lounge. This stunning image
by Toledoan George Dinckel can now be
enjoyed by all in its new location on the
second floor’s south wall. It replaces the 19th
century painting, Landscape with Shepherd and
Cows, by François Pieter Ter Meulen. The Ter
Meulen was moved only a short distance, to
an alcove that will afford greater protection
to its valuable, but fragile frame. Finally, an
untitled seascape painted by Toledo artist
Pete Beckmann was retrieved from storage
and added to the second floor gallery.
Without the vibrancy of The Surging Tide,
the ladies’ lounge lacked color and interest.
Three prints by the contemporary artist
Joseph Raffael—Winter Moon Lily, New Lily,
and Luminous Lily— are now there, along
with John Swalley’s Reflections of Blue Hole.
Swalley was another Toledo artist. The
simplicity and quiet hues of Raffael’s water
lilies and Swalley’s restful blues invite
relaxation. All came from upper floors
of the Club.
Changes on the third and fourth floors
are more subtle. A Rocky Coast by John
Ross Key now hangs outside the Main
Dining Room near the hostess stand. It
came from the Centennial Room. The
intricate detail in this mid-19th century
coastal scene can be appreciated best
when viewed up close. At this range,
the viewer can pick out tiny gulls and
distant ships. The painting’s size fits
nicely in the space across from Lady with
a Red Rose.
Room. Its size is better suited there.
Behind the Board Room bar, two prints
of hunting scenes now hang in place of
shelving.
The art rotation was completed in three
days by Rob and Terry Rousseau of
Deluxe Frame Shop, experts in framing,
hanging, and restoration, and by two
Club members, Shelley and Richard
Walinski, who volunteered their time.
At the other end of the lobby, outside
the West Point and Georgian Rooms,
now hangs a set of six original
Alexandre Descubes botanical drawings.
They previously were in the Georgian
Room and have been replaced by the
four bird prints that hung where the
botanicals now are.
On the fourth floor, Lynwood Palmer’s
recently cleaned and restored A Coach
and Four on a Country Road was moved
from the Corinthian Room to the Board
Some of the newly-rotated artwork
in the Club includes (far left):
Death Valley at Sunrise by Harvey
Lungren; (left): Beltons on
Point by Edmund Henry Osthaus;
(above): Grandmother’s First Visit
by Wilder Darling.
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CATCHING UP WITH
The House Committee
A rtistic and
Cultural Treasure
T
donated to The Toledo Club
oledo Club members extend their gratitude to Block
Communications Inc. and The Paula Brown Shop for
the donation of a coveted new Mottahedeh tea service
for 40, including 60 dessert plates with accompanying
fine white porcelain creamer and sugar bowl.
Former House Committee Chair Susan Allan Block and
Paula Brown selected the stunning Blue Lace pattern
inspired by the Ch’ing Dynasty (1644–1911) porcelain
from China. The design is highlighted by bands of
22kt gold.
Beautiful design, proportion, and balance are hallmarks
of this 90-year-old company that is the recognized
leader in luxury ceramic museum-quality reproductions
and historic designs, primarily hard porcelain faience
and stoneware. Its classic and enduring designs are
timeless and have been commissioned by the president,
the U.S. State Department, and the diplomatic corps,
especially for the diplomatic reception rooms of the
Department of State and the White House. They may
also be found in many U.S. Embassies around the
world. The company has licensed agreements with
Tiffany & Co. and other luxury retailers,
and museum gift shops.
by Sue Zurawski
A favorite with
brides, Mottahedeh
specializes in luxurious
patterns and unique,
elegant shapes that are
reproduced from china found
in museums and historical
societies. The patterns
feature complex and
vibrant colors, and handpainted gold decoration.
Mottahedeh products are primarily manufactured in
Europe, where the tradition of pottery and porcelainmaking are alive and passed down from generation to
generation. The largest production is in Portugal. They
offer the most faithful as well as the most interesting
reproductions of Chinese export porcelain, a wide
range of porcelain that was made and decorated
in China exclusively for export to Europe and later
North America between the 16th and 20th century.
Originally named after Iranian Rafi Y. Mottahedeh
(1901–1978), a collector of Persian rare objects of
brass and pottery, and his wife Mildred, a collector of
Chinese export porcelain for the European market,
Mottahedeh & Company is now owned by Wendy
Kvalheim, who shares a passion and love of fine
porcelain china. The company transferred
ownership in 1992.
We are delighted to have such an exquisite
piece of tableware, one that will
leave a lasting impression for
years to come.
Host a tea for your next special
event or fundraiser at the
Club, and it will make for
an experience that will be
among the finest.
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Refurbished Furniture
made possible by contributions from
Toledo Club members.
GREAT BOOKS
DISCUSSION GROUP
A SPECIAL EVENING PROGRAM
“The Lost Painting”
This month, the
Book Club will have
the director of The
Toledo Museum of
Art, Brian Kennedy,
as our special guest
presenter of a book
in which he was
personally involved.
The book, The Lost Painting by
Jonathan Harr, embarks on a spellbinding journey to discover a long-lost
painting by Caravaggio, a master of
the Italian Baroque.
It is not necessary to have read this book in
order to enjoy Brian’s PowerPoint presentation and
discussion. Everyone is welcome to attend.
“It is as perfect a work of narrative nonfiction as you
could ever hope to read” - The Economist
Thursday, October 15
Corinthian Room (4th floor)
5:30 PM - Cocktails (Cash bar)
6:00 PM - Program begins (free admission)
Dinner available in the
Main Dining Room
following the meeting.
Reservations recommended
for the program only or
for the program and dinner
by October 9.
For reservations, please call 419-254-2961.
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CHEF’S
CHEF’S
PAIRINGS
PAIRINGS
PRIME
RIB
Dining Service
Main Dining Room
Third Floor
Lunch
Monday-Friday
11:30 AM-2 PM
Dinner
Monday-Friday*
5:30-8:30 PM
*check schedule for
alternate dining room
if MDR is closed
•
Beverage Service
Oak Room Pub
First Floor
Monday-Friday
4-9 PM
•
Sports Grill & Tavern
(Casual attire)
Regular Hours
Thursday – Friday
5 PM-12:30 AM
(Food Service: 5 – 10 PM)
Saturday 11 AM-12:30 AM
Sunday Noon–6 PM and
Major Sports Events
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Proper business
casual attire is
required during
dining and
beverage hours
Main Dining Room
Monday-Friday
Men: Jackets/no tie
required
Business Casual
Collared shirt,
pressed pants.
No shorts, t-shirts,
athletic apparel,
ball caps, denim, etc.
4
5
6
NFL DAYFOOD/
DRINK
SPECIALS
FIRST
INTERCHEF’S
CHEF’S
CHEF’S
TUESDAY
NATIONAL
PAIRINGS PAIRINGS PAIRINGS
FAMILY- OCTOBERFEST
STYLE
DINNER
11
12 13 7
14
NFL DAY- COLUMBUS CHEF’S
CHEF’S
FOOD/
DAY
PAIRINGS PAIRINGS
DRINK
NO DINING
SPECIALS SERVICES
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19 20CHEF’S
NFL DAYFOOD/
DRINK
SPECIALS
INTERNATIONAL
FAMILYSTYLE
DINNER
“SMART
CHOICES”
COOKING
DEMONSTRATION
AND DINNER
25
26 27
NFL DAYANNUAL
FOOD/DRINK MEETING OF THE
MEMBERSHIP
SPECIALS
TJO JAZZ
BISTRO SERIES
INTERNATIONAL
FAMILY-STYLE
DINNER
PAIRINGS
21 CHEF’S
PAIRINGS
28
CHEF’S
CHEF’S
PAIRINGS PAIRINGS
8
15CHEF’S
9
(MDR CLOSED)
DINING IN
SPORTS
GRILL
& TAVERN
10
(MDR CLOSED)
DINING IN
SPORTS
GRILL
& TAVERN
PAIRINGS
THIRD THURSDAY
IN THE TAVERN–
GIN TASTING
GREAT BOOKS
CLUB
16 CHEF’S
(MDR CLOSED)
PAIRINGS DINING IN
SPORTS
MEMBERS’
GRILL
JAM
& TAVERN
17
22 23
24
CHEF’S
PAIRINGS
CHEF’S
PAIRINGS JAZZ WITH
TJO
29
FALL
HARVEST CRUSH
VINTNER’S
DINNER
CHEF’S PAIRINGS
SQUASH DRAFT
NIGHT
30
(MDR CLOSED)
DINING IN
SPORTS
GRILL
& TAVERN
31
HALLOWEEN
PARTY
(MDR CLOSED)
DINING IN
SPORTS
GRILL
& TAVERN
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THE
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HOTLINE
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SCULPT
9-10 AM
PUB RUN
6 PM
4
5
5:30 AM
RUNNERS
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AEROBICS
8:30-9:30 AM
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12 5:30 AM
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AEROBICS
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BODY
SCULPT
9-10 AM
SQUASH
CLINIC
5:15 PM
13 BODY
SCULPT
9-10 AM
SQUASH
CLINIC
5:15 PM
BODY
20SCULPT
5:30 AM
RUNNERS
AQUA
AEROBICS
8:30-9:30 AM
9–10 AM
“SMART CHOICES”
COOKING DEMO
AND DINNER
SQUASH CLINIC
5:15 PM
FLU SHOTS
7-9 AM
26 27
5:30 AM
RUNNERS
AQUA
AEROBICS
8:30-9:30 AM
MANICURIST
WILL BE AVAILABLE IN
THE BARBERFINAL
SHOP ON
FOUR
OCTOBER 14
& 28
THROUGH
APRIL 4
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TO SCHEDULE
AN APPOINTMENT.
BODY
SCULPT
9-10 AM
SQUASH
CLINIC
5:15 PM
RUNNERS
SPIN CLASS
6 AM
AQUA
AEROBICS
8:30-9:30 AM
FIRST FRIDAY
BREAKFAST
Fitness & Wellness Ctr.
419-254-2990
9–10 AM
Squash Courts
419-254-2965
Monday-Thursday
5 AM–9 PM
Friday
5 AM–8 PM
Saturday–Sunday
8 AM–7 PM
WITH DAVID
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RUNNERS
SCULPT
RUNNERS
YOGA
9-10 AM
SPIN CLASS
SPIN CLASS
6 AM
WITH
DAVID
BLOOD
6 AM
PRESSURE
AQUA
9–10
AM
AQUA
SCREENS
AEROBICS
AEROBICS
8:30-9:30 AM MAIN LOBBY 8:30-9:30 AM
RUNNERS
SPIN CLASS
6 AM
AQUA
AEROBICS
8:30-9:30 AM
BODY
SCULPT
9-10 AM
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8:30-9:30 AM
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DRAFT
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AEROBICS
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or by appointment
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Greta Mitchell,
Lic. Massage Therapist
419-381-8195
Manicurist
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Leather Specialist
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Cuisine at the club
“Always Leave
Them Hungry”
Photo story
by Bob Lubell
Legend says Welsh comedian Tommy Cooper
first said “Always leave them laughing,”
although the phrase is also the title of
a song and a movie. Mike Rosendaul,
executive chef at the Toledo Club may
have said, “Always leave them hungry.” Certainly not
following the delicious meal you had just finished, but
definitely the next day when you begged for more.
Chef Mike left us hungry for the next great feast
for the past seven years. We will all miss him and
appreciate every First Tuesday, President’s Dinner,
wedding, special event and Chef’s Pairing. Thanks for
the memories Chef Mike!
Enjoy this compendium of our favorite cuisine from
these past few years!
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24 OCTOBER
OCTOBER 2015
2015
First Tuesday
at the Club
The first Tuesday of every month
Join fellow members in the Main Dining Room
for a relaxing gathering
featuring a special dinner menu and drink items.
October 6
6 PM - 9 PM
Reservations Required
419-254-2961 or www.toledoclub.org
MONDAY NIGHT
DINNERS
Main Dining Room
Starting at 5:30 PM
Platter Service
INTERNATIONAL FOODS
October 5
Columbus Day (No dining)
October 19
October 26
Adults: $17.45
Seniors: $15.45
Children: $11.00
Reservations please.
419-254-2961
or www.toledoclub.org
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DINING ROOM buzz
by Karen Klein
T
wo constants in life are change and the
seven-year itch. As a new chapter in Toledo
Club dining begins, we offer best wishes
to Chef Mike and a send off of “Thanks
for the Memories.” Fortunately, the setting,
service staff and emphasis on The Toledo
Clubbyness of great meals remain. No primal
screams necessary.
Tiptoeing back into September for lunch
seemed like a homecoming. October is even
better for chatting and catching up, or pitching
and wooing. Souper soups and great
sandwich specials can make the day—or
deal. And does it not seem more fulfilling to
go out for dinner as the day’s light ebbs?
No Worries! The very popular First Friday
Prime Rib Night is most certainly still on the
agenda; so draw that circle around October
2 and anticipate
succulent, juicy
King, Queen and
Mini cuts. The King
can be a part of a
hearty Saturday
lunch. Do remember to request the fresh
horseradish; the contrast is delightful and
definitely head clearing. The pianist, who
is also still part of the picture for Friday
evenings, will elevate your dining experience
from pleasant to fabulous!
Fourth Friday is to a different tune. Swing
on down October 23 for fascinating rhythms
and sweet melodies by a TRIO from our
town’s renowned Toledo Jazz Orchestra for a
sophisticated dining experience. This
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M-U-S-I-C definitely is a treat from memory
lane of band arrangements from the forties
and fifties. Could “Pennsylvania 6-5000” have
been the precursor of Rap? Note to younger
folks: this is the music of dance moves!
Ah, a glass of wine paired with each course
is the premise for Chef’s Pairings. The
appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert are
unique. This “Special” menu runs for the
whole month. Unless one is slamming car
parts together or setting concrete footers,
an element of the joy of work is to be a bit
creative. And the diner benefits!!!! More of
a cocktail person? Chef’s Pairings can be
ordered without wines at a lesser price.
Vino is again on the mind: The Wine Tasting
Ritzy-Ditz Dinner on October 29 will be
held in the West Point Room for greater
intimacy. Sashay in for this most elegant of
repasts as a sommelier promotes various
vintages while informing the patrons of the
virtues of each. Psst; GM Roger Parker says
special prices for wine bins and pre-orders
for holiday giving will prevail. Be assured; a
very good time will be had by all.
Monday Family Style Dinners, focusing
on International cuisines, have successfully
given attendees a new look
at reasonably priced
meals. Patronized by
Rock’n Rollin’ Seniors,
smart families bent on
introducing club dining
to the young ones, or
just friends gathering for a weekly review
of politics and chortling. A server makes
sure your table is plied with platters of
each course; check the website for which
country is on
the agenda.
However,
Columbus Day
is NOT on the
agenda, as it
seems to now
be a declared holiday. So it is EITHER
a celebration on the home patio of the
Landing of Chris and his compatriots with
an All American meal of won ton soup,
hummus, spaghetti with brats, a side of
pierogi, simmered succotash and gelato to
cleanse the palate, or a run to Big Boy for
you-know-what.
Turkey will again fly in on Mondays
in November. Do expect the traditional,
nutritious, tasty trimmings to warm the bod
and to elevate the spirit!
Good Dining!
Transportation
blackandwhitecab.com 419-536-8294
Sunday, October 25
October Gras
Sunday, November 22
Inside the Jam Session
Tickets available at
Valentine Theatre Box
Office/419-242-2787
$25/ TC Members
$30 / Non-Members
Series Tickets: $110
Cash Bar
Sunday, March 20
The Art of the Sextet
Sunday, April 17
Broadway in Springtime
All concerts start at 7 PM.
Cabaret-style with cash bar.
Price includes hors d’oeuvres.
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OCTOBER
MEMBER NEWS
In Memoriam
John W. Harms, retired president of The Toledo Blade
Co. and what is now Block Communications, Inc.,
suffered a stroke and died September 8 in Salt Lake
City, Utah. A graduate of the Harvard Business School
advanced management program, John served in the
U.S. Army during World War II as an infantry captain,
A longtime member of The Toledo Club, he moved to
California after his retirement.
G
Mary L. Whitney McKenny, a Toledo Club
member since 1969, sadly passed away
on September 5. A lifelong resident of Toledo,
Mary was chairman of the board and president of
the MLM Charitable Foundation, a non-profit
organization that has supported many Toledo
charities and educational institutions.
CONGRATULATIONS, SHUMAKER, LOOP
& KENDRICK LAWYERS!
David F. Waterman,
managing partner
with Shumaker, Loop
& Kendrick, was
elected chair of the
Toledo Community
Foundation Board of
Trustees at its annual
meeting. He has
extensive experience
in representing
closely held
enterprises, serving
in a general counsel
capacity and advising
both the business
David F. Waterman
and its owners in
connection with tax and general corporate matters.
G
Dave is currently chairman of the Toledo Imagination Station
board of trustees and serves on the boards of numerous other
organizations, including Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo, Lourdes
University, Northwest Ohio Regional Growth Partnership and the
University of Toledo College of Medicine advisory board.
A member of The Toledo Club since
2007, he has been the recipient
of many national awards and
honors. Most recently, he was
among Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick
attorneys recognized in The Best
Lawyers in America 2016 and also
in 2015.
The Toledo Club has lost a long and devoted member.
Bill Vaughan, the founder of a successful
accounting firm, past Toledo Club Treasurer and
co-founder of the Book Club, passed away
on September 12. His dedication and friendship
will be missed.
John MacKay
WE STILL NEED YOUR NEW YEAR’S EVE
MEMORIES!
If you have a photo, a memory, or a story
to share about New Year’s Eve at The Toledo
Club, email it to nhelm@toledoclub.org,
drop it off at the Front Desk, or send it
to The Toledo Club Topics, 235 14th St.,
Toledo, OH 43604, for possible use in
a future article.
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Cynthia Rerucha
Toledo Club members John
MacKay and Cynthia Rerucha
also received Lawyer of the YearToledo designations. John is a
banking and finance law specialist
and Cynthia specializes in real
estate law. A total of 48 lawyers at
the firm made the publication’s list
of Best Lawyers.
THIRD THURSDAY IN THE TAVERN
October 15
6 PM
THE TOLEDO CLUB
SALUTES MEIRAV PIERCE
Meirav Pierce, an Owens Community College culinary arts
student training in The Toledo Club kitchen, was the winner
of the 2015 culinary scholarship provided by the Chaine des
Rotisseurs food and wine society. The $2000 award was
presented at a seven-course black tie dinner that included
Meirav’s winning dish: seared sea scallops with nutmegginger rub, shallot marmalade, pea tarragon puree and crispy
garlic chips.
$20 per person
Catch up
with friends,
make new ones.
Great camaraderie!
Born in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Meirav moved to Toledo in 2004.
In 2013, she enrolled at Owens, where she is currently
studying to earn an associate degree in culinary arts, as well
as a baking and pastry certificate. In addition to The Toledo
Club, professional culinary experience has included various
positions in area restaurants including Zingo’s Mediterranean
All Crumbs Artisan Bakery, The Final Cut and The Ottawa
Tavern. After graduation, she plans to earn a bachelor’s degree
in nutrition and dietetics at Eastern Michigan University.
TC MEMBER DEBUTS IN
MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Club member Betsy Bronson Rothrock makes her Toledo
Opera debut this month in the chorus of its season’s opening
production, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. A longtime veteran
of Michigan Opera Theatre, Betsy has also entertained at
The Toledo Club on multiple occasions at both Members’
Jam in the Red Room and evening concerts in the Main
Dining Room.
Performances of Madama Butterfly are Friday, October 2, at
7:30 PM and Sunday, October 4, at 2 PM. For tickets call the
Valentine Theatre box office at
419-255-7464. Tickets can
also be purchased on line
at www.toledoopera.org.
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Introducing
new members
Hats off to Toledo Club Junior Member Matt Rubin.
RUSS WOZNIAK
Membership Director
419-254-2997
419-254-2992 Fax
rwozniak@toledoclub.org
Matt joined the TC in June 2012, and has been a member
of the Membership Committee since then. Matt works in
corporate development for Hart and Associates. Recently,
he has done great work
for ProMedica and
TARTA. This month Matt
proposed two new TC
members; Andrew White
and John Metzger. So
congratulations, Matt!
You win the Top Member
Recruiting Parking Space
from now until December
1. And you will receive
$1,000 in Club Cash per
the Club’s “Centennial
Member Recruiting
Matt Rubin
Incentive Program.”
new members
RESIDENT:
Diana Block
Executive Vice President –
Block Communications
Sponsored by John Fedderke,
Zak Vassar and Jackie Barnes
BUSINESS-INDIVIDUAL:
Laurie Carol Gross
President – Gross Electric
Sponsored by Zak Vassar, Jackie
Barnes and Matt Rubin
The golf season may be in the rear view mirror, but this is
www.twitter.com/TheToledoClub
a perfect time to look ahead to next year. The TC was happy
to add Brandywine Country Club and the Monroe Golf and
Country Club to our long list of reciprocal clubs. Many of our
members enjoyed golfing at these local clubs.
A handful of members want to have a weekly golf league.
Please let me know if you want to play in a weekly outing next
season. I have 8 names now and would like to build the list.
It will help if you tell me the day that works best for you and
whether you prefer 9 or 18 hole play. Remember, swimming is
available at the clubs I mentioned, just in case the family wants
to tag along.
Become a Fan of The Toledo Club!
Please look for the new faces around the Club. I know the new members would love to meet you.
Best,
Russ Wozniak
Russ Wozniak
Membership Director
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OCTOBER 2015
Start The
Holidays Right!
Saturday,
November 14
10 a.m.
Downtown
Balloons!
Marching Bands!
Horses!
And so much more!
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Athletic News
Athletics & Squash
Flagship Winter Squash League
Sign-up is Underway!
Gratis Beginners’ Clinic For All
New and Interested Members
The flagship of our squash program, the winter
squash league, runs from late October through
late February. That gives players plenty of time to
play their 11 scheduled matches. It works out to
be basically one match every 11 days which is not
too heavy a time commitment.
A free beginners’ Squash Clinic is set for
Tuesday October 6, at 5:15 PM. No prior squash
experience or knowledge is required. Just bring a
good attitude for learning and unlimited capacity
for fun! We’ll review all of the basics, including
rules, ground strokes, terminology and our league
format. A casual round robin will follow each
clinic focused on what Forbes magazine rates
as the #1 healthiest sport! We’ll follow up this
initial clinic with three more on consecutive
Tuesday evenings for a nominal fee to keep the
momentum going. Simply notify John Seidel at
419-254-2962 to give this great sport a try.
Players from complete novices to accomplished
“A” players are welcome to sign up!
JOHN A. SEIDEL
Athletic Director and
Squash Professional
419-254-2962
jaseideltolclub@aol.com
All matches benefit two causes: your team score
and your individual score. Your entry to the
winter squash league will qualify you for the
following perks:
• Discounted dinner at ALL NEW Draft
Night 2015
• A high quality micro fiber T-shirt
• Awards for each tier level champion
• Awards for the winning and second
place teams
• An awesome dinner at the Club
Championship Finals Night
• Entry for the first 64 players into the fall
handicap tournament
Sign up now behind Court Four or call John Seidel
at 419-254-2962.
Advertise in the 2015-2016
Directory /Yearbook!
The Toledo Club is fortunate to have such a rich
history of squash at local, regional and national
levels. The annual Directory/Yearbook recognizes
our current champions and chronicles our past
champions. It is an invaluable tool for all squash
players to obtain contact information as both
phone numbers and email addresses of all players
are listed. Prices are very reasonable, so book your
space now!
• Full page ad $100 (8 X 5.5)
• Half page ad $50 (4 x 3.5)
ALL NEW! 2015 Draft Night
Moves to the Belvedere Room –
Thursday, October 29
We have completely revamped our Draft Night
for 2015!
Block the date now: Thursday, October 29.
Completely new format with new captains, new
draft and trade format, new raffle, new venue,
new food service, etc!
You don’t want to miss this one as you too will
actively be involved in helping choose your team.
Lock in the date and stay tuned for more details!
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OCTOBER 2015
Athletic News
Aquatics & Fitness Center
High-Milers Runners
We ran from April 20 to Labor Day (and we are still running).
Thank you to our members who joined: Bob Kelleher, Paul
Lewandowski, Bill Hylan, Marty Werner, Kevin Brennan,
and Andy Ranazzi. They logged some great miles and look
forward to it continuing through the fall and beyond.
Tour de Toledo Club
Hats off to Todd Berman who joined and rode 189.3 miles
from July 11-August 2. Way to ride and keep on riding!
all while getting in a little workout. We will leave from
The Toledo Club and make a couple of hydration stops,
then wind back to the Sports Grill & Tavern. This event
is not for speed – all runners are welcome to come,
even if you don’t call yourself a “runner.” Join the fun!
Welcome Central Catholic
Swim Team!
The Central Catholic swim
team will be practicing in
The Toledo Club pool on
Fridays starting November 6
from 3:30 PM-5:30 PM. The pool will be
open at this time to all other swimmers. The team will
be practicing in our pool through February 2016. Please
welcome these young swimmers!
Pool Parties
Maumee River Swim
Jim Jaros, Jim Anderson, Steve Wiedner, Steve Bogart,
Bruce Douglas and Bruce Seeger all swam from Memorial
Day to Labor Day.
Pub Run - October 1, 6 PM
What do you get when the Athletic Committee and the
Tavern Committee plan an event? A Pub Run that starts and
finishes at the Club, with a couple of fun stops in between,
Have a birthday to celebrate? Come to The Toledo Club
pool for a pool party! Sign up with Charissa.
Please Welcome Autumn Prinz
CHARISSA MARCONI
BS, WITS
Fitness & Aquatics Dir.
419-254-2990
cmarconi@toledoclub.org
Join me on
Autumn will be working in the ladies’ locker room. She
is currently a nursing student at the University of Toledo
and her hometown is Adrian, Michigan. She is happy
to join The Toledo Club team and is more than happy to
assist you.
www.twitter.com/charissamarconi
Morning Group Outing
Roger Radeloff, a former member, extended
an invitation to the morning group. They
met on his boat at Catawba Island Club for
an afternoon excursion to Kelley’s Island for
a perch lunch and then to the Round House
on Put-In-Bay and back to CIC. Pictured are
Bob Lucas, Roger Radeloff, Jim Nooney,
Peter Poll, Tim Kalucki (former member), and
Jeff Urbanski. Not pictured, but also present
was former member Ed Koch. From the look
of the picture, all were having a great time.
The only question I asked was if they fit
their workout in before their adventure.
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RECENTEvent
s
FIRST TUESDAY
September 8, 2015
PARTY IN THE
PARKING LOT
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Event photos by Grand Lubell Photography. See more photos at www.TheClubPhotos.org
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OCTOBER 2015
SEPTEMBER
2015
FALL HARVEST CRUSH VINTNERS DINNER
AND ART CELEBRATION
THE
TOLEDO
CLUB
New Vintage Release
2015-2016
JAZZ SCHEDULE
A Rocky Coast by John Ross Key - Centennial Room
Thursday, October 29
6 PM Cocktails - Centennial Room
7 PM Dinner - Main Dining Room
$125 per person
Limited Seating
New releases from 2013 Napa vintage which was one of
the highest quality, most successful harvests in decades
And 2015 newest releases from a classic Napa vintage all
paired with a succulent menu.
There will be a presentation of the club’s art collection and
rotation performed in August by Edward Hill, curator assistant
at the Toledo Museum of Art.
4th Friday • 6 -8:30 PM • Main Dining Room
2015
Oct. 23: Toledo Jazz Orchestra Trio
2016
Jan. 22: Straight Up!
Feb. 26: Chris Buzzelli
Mar. 25: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman
Apr. 22: Ramona Collins
Reservations required. Call 419-254-2961 or www.toledoclub.org
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Waterford’s Private Banking Team recently went above
the call of duty in helping a local couple switch their
personal banking to Waterford Bank. While other banks
often stop once the new account paperwork is done, our
dedicated experts directed them how to change direct
deposit accounts and draft ACH letters to companies
they had set up with their prior bank, making their
transition an effortless one. It’s yet another example of
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Alternate Perspectives From
ZAC HUIZING
Co-Chairman
419-720-5300 Bus.
419-419-9574 Cell
Photos by
Art Bronson
zhuizing@toledoclub.org
MARGIE TRABAND
Co-Chairman
419-509-2881 Cell
margie.traband@gmail.com
Become a Fan of The Toledo Club!
Third Thursday
The inaugural Third Thursday liquor tasting was a great
success. Thank you to Bob Lubell and John Skeldon
for kicking off this series with Bourbon in September.
The October liquor is Gin. Tastings last about 20 to 30
minutes and start at 6:30 PM. As a reminder, one of
the signature events in the Tavern is the Third Thursday
night. This year we will be adding a slight twist. Each
Third Thursday, a resident/business member will be
teaming up with an intermediate/junior member to
conduct a liquor tasting. Each month the tasting will
be different liquor. If you don’t care to participate in
the tasting, all are still welcome to take advantage of
the full bar available. Please remember to let us know
if you will be utilizing the babysitting service so we
can make sure we have enough staff.
&
Fantasy Football
Competition is alive in the
Sports Grill & Tavern!
The inaugural Fantasy
Football league had their
draft night on September
10, and the members
are already duking it out every
Sunday. Keep an eye out for the weekly winner’s trophy
to see who is besting the group. All are welcome to join
the fun on Sunday afternoons with drink specials and
a special football menu. There is great energy in the
Tavern – come be part of the fun.
Pub Run
On October 1, the Sports Grill & Tavern will be teaming
up with the Athletics Committee to host a Pub Run. A
group of us will be running from bar to bar downtown;
we will start and end at the Club. Distances between bars
will not be onerous, and a cold beverage will be your
reward for making it through each stop.
Halloween Party
Stop in the Tavern during the Halloween Party! We will
have some hauntingly delicious specialty drinks.
Look forward to seeing everyone around the Tavern,
Sláinte.
Zac and Margie
The iconic pewter mugs with the etched Club logo can only be
found in the Tavern, and are available to all Mug Club members
exclusively. All members can join for a nominal fee by asking the
bartender – and it has been estimated that your
ROI turns positive after approximately 17 refills.
Regular Hours:
Thursday5 PM – 12:30 AM
Friday5 PM – 12:30 AM
Saturday 4 PM – 12:30 AM
Noon – 6 PM
Sunday
The Sports Grill & Tavern will open for special and
private events on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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OCTOBER 2015
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Committees
Athletic
Chairman
Bob Lucas
Todd Berman
Mike Goetz
Zachary Huizing
Christopher Kozak
Will Lewis
Kathy Mikolajczak
Brett Seymour
Melissa Shaner
Renee Stack
Kimberly Walter
Topics
Chairman
David Cameron
Art Bronson
John Fedderke
Fred Harrington
Nathalie Helm
Karen Klein
Shirley Levy
Bob Lubell
Cindy Niggemyer
Kristi Polus
Richard Rothrock
Bruce Yunker
Sports Grill & Tavern
Junior/Intermediate
Marketing
Chairman
Fred Harrington
Steven Bogart
Florence Buchanan
John Fedderke
Tom Klein
Shirley Levy
Cindy Niggemyer
Rick Rudnicki
Sonja Scheuer
Squash
Chairman
Mike Goetz
Steve Bogart
Jim Burnor
Tim Effler
Tyson Fankhauser
Jeffrey Levesque
Frank Manning
Greg Wagoner
Peter Winovich
meeting schedule
October
Food/Beverage Committee
October 1 • Noon • Chelsea Room
Social/Entertainment Committee
October 6 • 5:30 PM • Chelsea Room
Co-Chairmen
Zac Huizing
Margie Traband
Bruce Douglas
Jim Knapp
Megan McKean
Rebecca Shope
Drew Snell
Craig Witherall
Athletic Committee
Oct. 13 • 11:30 AM • Conservatory Room
Membership
Marketing Committee
October 21 • 5:30 PM • Board Room
Chairman
Zak Vassar
Jackie Barnes
Tim Effler
Erica Jennewine
Matt Rubin
Mike Schmidt
Technology
Chairman
Amir Khan
Doug Andrews
Josh Cooper
John Fedderke
Sonja Scheuer
Kristin Winovich
House Committee
October 12 • 5 PM • Chelsea Room
Squash Committee
October 13 • 7:30 AM • Georgian Room
Junior/Intermediate Committee
October 15 • 6 PM • Tavern
Sports Grill & Tavern Committee
October 15 • 5:30 PM • Tavern
Finance Committee
October 19 • 4 PM • Board Room
Membership Committee
October 19 • 5:30 PM • Red Room
Board Meeting
October 20 • 4 PM • Board Room
Topics Committee
October 27 • 12:30 PM • Board Room
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OCTOBER 2015
Chairman
Nick Stack
Renee Stack
Cameron Hahn
Ian Malhoit
Sarah Snell
Emilie Vassar
Social/Entertainment
Chairman
Mike Mori
Art Bronson
Jim Burnor
Eileen Eddy
Joy Hyman
David Quinn
Finance
Chairman
Michael T. Marciniak
Larry Boyer
Doug Kearns
Jodi Miehls
Mark Ralston
Dirk Van Heyst
Food/Beverage
Chairman
Ben Brown
Dan Effler
Becky Fuhrman
Karen Klein
Bob Lubell
John MacKay
Kathy Mikolajczak
Lindsey Milam
Ann Sanford
Betty Sherman
Linda Varga
Greg Wagoner
House
Chairman
Marianne Ballas
Paul Sullivan
Tom Uhler
Shelley Walinski
Carl White
Members of the Board of Directors
President
John Fedderke
419-297-6559 Cell
john@fedderke.net
Director
Jacqueline Barnes
419-254-2820 Bus. Tel.
419- 261-0781 Cell
Vice-President
Aaron D. Swiggum
419-891-1040 Business Tel.
419-206-9518 Cell
Treasurer
Michael T. Marciniak
419-842-6112 Business Tel.
419-343-3401 Cell
Secretary
Brett Seymour
419-517-7079 Business Tel.
419-467-3302 Cell
Legal Counsel
Justice G. Johnson, Jr.
419-249-7100 Business Tel.
419-262-0312 Cell
Director
Rebecca Shope
419-321-1453 Bus. Tel.
419-957-1117 Cell
Director
Andrew Berenzweig
419-259-6080 Bus. Tel.
419-345-7969 Cell
Director
David Quinn
419-537-1741 Bus. Tel.
419-367-3601 Cell
Director
Gregory H. Wagoner
419-241-9000 Bus. Tel.
419-321-1206 Direct
andrew.berenzweig@hylant.com
david.quinn1@wellsfargoadvisors.com
swiggum@wvco.com
jackie.barnes@renhill.com
rshope@slk-law.com
michael.marciniak@plantemoran.com bseymour@financialguide.com
johnson@marshall-melhorn.com
gwagoner@slk-law.com
Committee chairs
House
Marianne Ballas
419-265-5607 Cell
mballas@ballasbuickgmc.com
Food/Beverage
Ben Brown
419-254-7382 Bus.
419-787-7382 Cell
Membership
Zak Vassar
419-833-1505 Home
419-494-1185 Cell
robwlucas@gmail.com
Squash
Mike Goetz
419-245-2531 Bus.
419-351-3595 Cell
mikegoetz@bex.net
Junior/Intermediate
Nick Stack
419-764-9161 Cell
zvassar@mac.com
419-536-5272 Bus.
419-266-4742 Cell
broerfreeman@aol.com
419-321-1392 Bus.
419-215-1628 Cell
Marketing
Fred Harrington
Sports Grill & Tavern
Co-Chairman
Margie Traband
Sports Grill & Tavern
Co-Chairman
Zac Huizing
bbrown@brooksinsurance.com
Athletic
Bob Lucas
Topics
David Cameron
419-385-2322 Home
fharrassoc@aol.com
419-509-2881 Cell
margie.traband@gmail.com
nicholas.t.stack@gmail.com
419-720-5300 Bus.
419-419-9574 Cell
zhuizing@alro.com
Technology
Amir Khan
614-354-8672 Cell
amir@blackswaninteractive.com
Social/Entertainment
Mike Mori
419-724-6380 Bus.
419-392-3050 Cell
mmori@toledoblade.com
OCTOBER 2015
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235 14th Street • Toledo, Ohio 43604
419.243.2200 • 419.254.2969 Fax
Reservation Hotline: 419.254.2961
www.toledoclub.org
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PAID
TOLEDO, OHIO
PERMIT NO. 335
Attention Postal Carrier:
Dated Materials
Please Deliver between September 29–30, 2015
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
2015
Armed Services Dinner
SATURDAY H NOVEMBER 7
Drinks | Hors d’oeuvres | 6 PM | Red Room
Dinner | 7:30 | Main Dining Room
$90 per couple | $45 per person
YOU CAN
ATTEND,
SPONSOR
OR
SPONSOR AND ATTEND
To pledge your sponsorship of our military guests,
contact Nathalie Helm at 419-254-2980 nhelm@toledoclub.org
LET’S FILL THE MAIN DINING ROOM!