June 2013 Newsette

Meridian Hills Country Club

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June 2013

Meridian Hills Country Club - Indianapolis, Indiana

Message from the President Board of Directors

Jeff Cristee President Haydon Hapak Vice President-Secretary Todd Hillman Vice President Jim Litten William E. Smith III Ken Stella Kristin Altice Jim Dodson Tony Snider Jim Powers Treasurer Jim Zoccola Legal Counsel

Management Team

As you are aware by now, Meridian Hills is proud to be hosting the 96th Western Junior Golf Tournament this month from June 1721. In addition to supporting the Western Golf Association with the use of our facilities, I am also proud to report that we have over 85 members who support the WGA with at least a $250 annual donation. As a result of the generosity of it’s donors, the WGA awarded 240 Evans Scholarships to caddies across the United States over the last year.

Jeff Cristee Club President

One of our members, Steve McGovern, was himself an Evans Scholar at Indiana University. He is now on the Board of Directors for the WGA and is the leader of the Meridian Hills Caddie program. He along with Wade Rademacher, Kurt Spitler, Tony Snider, Greg Sheridan and many others have spent many evenings training the caddies on golf etiquette and technique. Thanks to all for leading such a great program and providing us with an excellent stable of caddies for the coming golf season.

Walking the course is a great way to appreciate our tremendous facility, but even if you are riding, forecaddies can help you find balls in the rough and keep the group moving. Caddies are generally available on weekends, but feel free to request one any time you are booking a tee time.

Steve Roper, CCM, CCE General Manager Thanks to all who have volunteered to work at the golf tournament. Let’s make it a Ludo Aaron great event for the WGA! Head Tennis Professional Jack Barber In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you at the club.

Head Golf Professional Jessica Bex Membership Director Rhonda Daly Assistant F & B Manager Skip Fisher Food & Beverage Manager Ashley Goldman Communications Coordinator Jim Hess Golf Course Superintendent Stephanie Lowry Catering & Events Coordinator Joe Miller Executive Chef Jan Pyritz Accounting Manager

Kentucky Derby Pictures

Meridian Hills Country Club 7099 Spring Mill Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 317.255.2496

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Best Hat: Cara Barretto Best Themed Outfit: Judy Muirhead

Best Couples Outfit: John and Tracey Williams Pictured: Tracey Williams and James & John Williams Best Hat & Outfit (not pictured): Heidi Klausner

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Message from theGeneral Manager Table of Contents

Summer is off to a “Fast and Furious” start, as we close the end of May with a “Packed House”, and busy golf course, tennis courts and swimming pool. The parking lot will be full to capacity from time to time so please be reminded; parking will be allowed on any open curb space and monitored to manage this as best as possible. Please park so that you do not block anyone. Spaces generally begin to turn around 1pm.

2 ~ President’s Message 3 ~ Message from the gm 3-4 ~ Membership Update 5-6 ~ Upcoming Events 7-10 ~ Golf News

11-12 ~ Calendars The 96th Western Junior Golf Tournament will be held on the club from Monday, June 17th through Friday, June 21st and will feature 13 ~ Club Hours the top junior players in the country and abroad. During this week Steve Roper, CCM, CCE members will be given priority parking while guests and players General Manager will be shuttled from the Beth El Zedeck facilities across the street.

During this week we will allow our guests, use of the dining rooms and the ability to watch tournament play. We hope you will take time to come to your club and watch the best junior players in the world perform at this rare opportunity.

Independence Day festivities will be held this year on Friday, June 28th. Parking will again be offered at St. Luke’s Catholic Church on 71st Street. Shuttle service will be provided from MHCC to St. Luke and back. Parking passes were included in your May statement. In addition to the normal festivities we will keep the pool open for those who wish to enjoy a cool dip and get away from the crowd.

Starting on Friday, May 31st, we will have Friday night poolside cookouts every other Friday night at the pool from 4pm - 8pm.

Welcome New Members

Please help us welcome the following new members who were accepted as Members of the Club in May. GABET, Mr. Matthew (Jessica) Kite Realty Group Trust 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 1100 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 713-5678 5756 Washington Boulevard Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 489-1737 Junior Clubhouse Sponsors: Terrance Smith, Thomas McGowan and Al Kite

BENNETT, Dr. Ronald (Cynthia) Retired Physician 8181 Hewes Place Indianapolis, IN 46250 (812) 350-0362 Resident Golfing Sponsors: Dr. Frank Miller and Mark Ford

DOWNS, Mr. Jamison (Hillary) Veritas Realty 930 East 66th Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 (317) 523-3666 5930 Gladden Drive Indianapolis, IN 46220 Junior Golfing Sponsors: Kyle Hughes and Donald Brown

LaROSE, Mr. Ken (Diana) Butler University 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 940-9026 3412 Briar Drive Carmel, IN 46033 (317) 844-8041 Resident Golfing Sponsors: Mark Kugar and Colleen Scheidler

LINDEMAN, Dr. Robert (Cynthia) OMLOR, Mrs. Shauna (Michael) Community Health Network 7665 Carriage House Way 6950 Hillsdale Court Zionsville, IN 46077 (317) 517-1866 Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317) 621-9807 Junior Clubhouse 6010 Old Orchard Road Sponsors: Kerry Greenlee and Josh Kline Indianapolis, IN 46226 Resident Tennis Sponsors: Dr. Daniel Salvas, Joyce Simpkins, John Bales

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Membership Update

Memorial Weekend is a time we pay tribute to the brave men and women of our military. It is also a time we celebrate the sights and sounds of the Indy 500, the end of the school year for most kids and the opening of the pool (and my kids enjoying charging endless amount of food and drinks).

Hopefully you and your family will enjoy the dog days of summer at the pool. The month of May started with our Derby party, over 240 members and guest watched the Kentucky Derby, drank mint juleps and connected with old friends and made new friends.

A big thank you goes out to Jessica Bex, the membership committee and to those members that have recommended the club to a friend, co-worker or relative. We are on target to have over 41 new members by the end of May. The median age of the new members is 48, however; the median age of total membership is 60. Don’t forget for those members holding a certificate, you still have an opportunity to help a new member join the club by allocating your the certificate. As always, if you have any questions please feel free to call me.

Sincerely,

Mike Semler

Membership Committee Chairman

Michael R. Semler, SIOR

Prospective member Pool Party Members...

Do you have friends, family, co-workers or neighbors that would be interested in our Clubhouse Membership (pool, dining, fitness)?

Please bring them out to the Club to enjoy a poolside cookout/party.

Friday, June 21st 2 options / 12pm - 3pm or 4pm - 8pm *Families welcome for a fun day or night at the pool *Pool guest fee will be waived *Snack bar credit for food & drinks for prospective members *Must register in advance Please contact Jessica Bex, Membership Director at 317.860.1556 or jessicab@mhcc-indy.com 4 June 2013

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Upcoming Events

Celebrate Father’s Day at Meridian Hills Father’s Day Cookout

Sunday, June 16th / 5:00pm-8:00pm How do you show Dad how special he is? Treat him to our Father’s Day Cookout!

This event will feature all of dad’s favorites from the grill.

From the Grill Black Angus Burgers Marinated Chicken Breast Italian Sausages Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Salads Seasonal Greens Fresh Seasonal Fruit Salad Chef’s Selection of Assorted Cold Salads

Sides Hot Baked Potato Salad Baked Macaroni Cheese Hoosier Style Green Beans

Dessert Pastry Chef’s Selection of Assorted Desserts

Adults: $26.50 Children (4-10 yrs): $12.50 Children (3 & under): Free

Poolside Cookouts

Starting on Friday, May 31st, we will have Friday night poolside cookouts every other Friday night at the pool from 4pm - 8pm. We will have a full bar and special items from the grill. Come enjoy our Oasis frozen drinks and many other options from our menu. Make plans to spend your Friday nights at MHCC. Upcoming Dates: Friday, May 31st / June 14th / July 5th / July 19th / August 2nd No cookout on June 28th due to Fireworks Party

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Upcoming Events A LA CARTE MENU AVAILABLE AS WELL

Sunday Night Twilight Buffet Every Sunday night starting June 2nd Time: 5:00pm - 8:30pm

MENU Chilled Soup / Fresh Seasonal Fruit / Assorted Cold Salads ~ Fried Chicken ~ Appropriate Sides ~ Adults: $14.95 Cookies and Brownies Children (4-10 yrs): $9.95 Children (3 & under): Free

Fiesta Night MENU We will offer a selection of Mexican fare featuring fajitas made to order, house made carnitas and traditional favorites including tacos, enchiladas and fresh guacamole.

DRINK SPECIAL Featuring our top shelf margaritas

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UPCOMING DATES June 26th July 31st August 28th www.meridianhillscc.org

Golf News

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Golf News

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Golf News Mark Your Calendar

Tuesday, June 4th 18 Hole Ladies 8:30am shotgun start Tuesday, June 4th MHCC Directors Outing 1:15pm shotgun start

All afternoon play will play at 1:15 this day Wednesday, June 5th Junior Golf Morning Play 8:00am – 10:30am, course open at 10:30am Thursday, June 6th 9 Hole Ladies 9:00am shotgun, course open at 9:30am Thursday, June 6th Clinics & Cocktails #1 5:30pm Clinic Friday, June 7th Sr. Club Championship Round 1 tee times begin at 1:00pm Saturday, June 8th Sr. Club Championship Round 2 tee times begin at 8:30am Tuesday, June 11th Ladies Pearsey Day 1 8:30am shotgun start, course open at 11:00am Wednesday, June 12th Junior Golf Match #1 8:00am – 10:30am, course open at 10:30am Thursday, June 13th 9 Hole Ladies 9:00am shotgun start, course open at 9:30am Thursday, June 13th Men’s Member-Guest 1:00pm shotgun start Course closed to member play from 1-5:30pm Friday, June 14th Ladies Pearsey Day 2 8:30am shotgun start, course opens at 11am Friday, June 14th Couples Twilight Golf 5:00 cocktails, 5:30 golf, dinner to follow Sunday, June 16th Father’s Day Monday, June 17th Western Junior Boys National Championship Tuesday, June 18th Western Junior Boys National Championship Wednesday, June 19th Western Junior Boys National Championship Thursday, June 20th Western Junior Boys National Championship Friday, June 21st Western Junior Boys National Championship Tuesday, June 25th 18 Hole Ladies 8:30am shotgun start, course opens at 11:00am Wednesday, June 26th Junior Golf Match #2 8:00am – 10:30am, course opens at 10:30am Thursday, June 27th Clinics and Cocktails 5:30pm clinic Friday, June 28th 4th of July MHCC Party Range and practice areas close at 3pm Sunday, June 30th Couples Invitational 1:00pm shotgun start 8:30am shotgun for member play

Things to Remember • • • • • •

Tuesday mornings are for 18 Hole Ladies until 11am; first tee opens up for all play after 11am.

Wednesday mornings are for junior golf matches; the first tee opens up for all play at 10:30am.

Thursday mornings are for 9 Hole Ladies until 9:30am; first tee open for all play at 9:30 am.

Jack’s Golf Shop will match any price from anywhere on golf equipment, shoes, & accessories.

The golf staff offers single lessons and group clinics for all genders and ages.

Callaway Golf offers a Trade-In Trade-Up Program that applies credit toward new equipment!

Tournament Sign Up Policy

Men’s Events: Three weeks prior to the event date for all events (excluding Timberman).

You may call, email, or sign-up in person inside the golf shop.

Ladies Events: Sign-up for 18 Hole & 9 Hole Events will be available in the Ladies Locker Room. You may call, email, or sign-up in person in the Ladies Locker Room. Sign-up dates are available in the 18 and 9 Hole member books.

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Golf News

3rd Annual Senior Club Championship

55 Years of Age and OLDER / Sign up has begun Dates Round 1: Friday June 7th - tee times Round 2: Saturday June 8th - tee times Eligibility and Tees Ages 55-70 Play the Blue Tees Ages 71+ Play the Tan Tees Entry Fee is not included in the Men’s golf package ***Only those competing from Blue tees are eligible for overall Sr. Club Champion*** Format: 36 Hole Stroke Play with Gross and Net divisions in each age group

Men’s 1 Day Member-Guest

Thursday, June 13th – 1pm Shotgun start / Sign Up has begun Format and Fees: 1 Member – 1 Guest $200 1 Member – 3 Guests $350 Fee includes lunch, stag dinner, golf, and prizing

Western Junior Boys National Championship

Monday, June 17th – Friday, June 21st Meridian Hills is playing host to the longest running boys junior tournament in the country from Monday, June 17th – Friday, June 21st. During these days, the golf course, practice facilities, and putting greens will be closed each day. We expect the facilities to open back up for member use sometime Friday afternoon between 2pm and 3pm. Please come out and watch these young men, ages 16-19 compete over this 4 day, medal play championship.

We are reaching to you for assistance in the 96th Western Junior Championship. The event will be held Tuesday June 18 through Friday June 21, with practice rounds on Monday June 17. The Western Junior Championship is the oldest junior tournament in the United States. This is a tremendous honor for our club to host this prestige event. This tournament has produced many PGA Tour professionals such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Hunter Mahan, and Rickie Fowler.

In hosting this prestigious tournament we will need many volunteers and the shifts are very flexible. As of right now we need hole spotters for the mornings and afternoon of both Tuesday June 18 and Wednesday June 19 and Thursday morning June 20 and Friday June 21. There are also spots available for standard bearer on Thursday and Friday. Wade Rademacher is the Director of WGA and Host Chairman. Mike Semler is head of hole spotters and standard bearers. Greg Sheridan is head of the scoring committee and Mary Sue Higgins is head of the volunteer committee. If you want to volunteer please find the sign up sheet posted on the lower level of the clubhouse outside of the golf shop. Any help is greatly appreciated, please contact the Golf Shop

Father’s Day, Sunday June 16th

Father’s Day is just around the corner and Jack Barber’s Golf Shop has a variety of gift options available.

Golf Shop Gift Certificates and Golf Lessons are very popular gifts, as well as equipment such as balls, gloves, and clubs. Hats and apparel from all of the industry’s most popular brands are also big hits with Dad. Remember, Jack Barber’s Golf Shop matches prices on equipment, so you will be sure to get the best deal! Don’t forget free gift wrapping is available!

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June 2013 Sunday

Monday

Meridian Hills Country Club Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday 1

2 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

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Clubhouse Closed

4 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

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Pasta Night: Chicken Picatta

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7

Knitting Club 12noon

Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet 9 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

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Clubhouse Closed

11 Dinner Special: Fried Shrimp Basket

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Pasta Night: Veal Scallopini

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14 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

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Clubhouse Closed

18 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

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Pasta Night: Vegetable Lasagna

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21 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet Membership Open House Pool Party

Father’s Day Cookout 5pm - 8pm 23 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet 30 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet

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Poolside Cookout 4-8pm

Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet 16 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

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22

Knitting Club 12noon

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Clubhouse Closed

25 Dinner Special: Fried Chicken

26 *Fiesta Night*

27

Ladies Book Club 12pm

28

All Club Fireworks Party

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July 2013 Sunday

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Monday Clubhouse Closed

Meridian Hills Country Club Tuesday 2 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

Wednesday 3 Pasta Night: Shrimp Diablo

Thursday 4 Independence Day Club Open

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Friday Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

Saturday 6

Poolside Cookout 4-8pm Knitting Club 12noon

7 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

8

Clubhouse Closed

9 Dinner Special: Fish & Chips

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16 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

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Pasta Night: Cheese Manicotti

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12 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

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Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet 14 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

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Clubhouse Closed

Pasta Night: Chicken Parmesan

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Knitting Club 12noon

Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet 21 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

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Clubhouse Closed

23 Dinner Special: Fried Chicken

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30 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions

31 *Fiesta Night*

Pasta Night: Lasagna

Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet 28 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm

Sunday Twilight Dinner Buffet

19 20 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet Poolside Cookout 4-8pm

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Clubhouse Closed

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26 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet

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Club Hours of Operation Member Services Desk 317.255.2496

Tuesday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm Managers Office 317.255.2497 Tuesday - Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Steve Roper, General Manager sroper@mhcc-indy.com

Accounting Office 317.251.3636 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Jan Pyritz, Accounting Manager janisp@mhcc-indy.com

Dining Hours

Lunch

Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm

Dinner

Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Sunday Brunch 10:00am - 2:00pm

Sunday Dinner 5:00pm - 8:00pm

*Reservations can be made by calling 255.2496*

Membership 317.860.1556 Jessica Bex, Membership Director jessicab@mhcc-indy.com

Catering 317.860.1536 Stephanie Lowry, Catering & Events Coordinator slowry@mhcc-indy.com

Food & Beverage

Skip Fisher, F & B Manager sfisher@mhcc-indy.com

317.860.1534

Golf Pro Shop

317.255.3369

Tennis Pro Shop

317.860.1630

Kids Club

317.255.0605

June Hours

Tuesday – Friday: 7:00am – 7:30pm

Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am – 7:30pm **The golf course opens the same time as golf shop** Driving Range Hours Monday Closed Tuesday & Friday: 7:00am – Dark Wednesday 7:00am – 7:00pm Thursday 8:00am – Dark Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am – Dark

Ludo Aaron, Head Tennis Professional ludoaaron@gmail.com Tennis courts open all day, every day

Summer Hours Monday - Saturday: 8am - 12noon Tuesday - Saturday: 5pm - Close ** In the evenings, if there are no children in the Kid’s Club by 9pm the Kid’s Club staff will lock up and leave for the night. Should there be kids, the staff will stay until the last child is picked up.** Reservations recommended

Pool Hours

Monday - Sunday: 10am - 8pm Friday & Saturday: 10am - 9pm

Fitness Center

Monday - Sunday 6:00am - 9:30pm *Call Fitness by Design at 574-0782 to schedule your MHCC orientation for unlimited access.*

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