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~<strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong>er~<br />

Jan.-Feb. 2013


<strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> & <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />

3740 Erie Ave.<br />

Phone: 871-3111<br />

Fax: 871-7374<br />

Board of Governors<br />

Ken Schuermann President<br />

David Groenke Vice President<br />

Steve Eha Secretary<br />

Lynne LaMacchia Treasurer<br />

Mike Felton<br />

Doug Greiwe<br />

Billy Thomason<br />

Trey Savage<br />

Ian Wilt<br />

Chairmen of Committees<br />

Grounds Steve Eha<br />

<strong>Golf</strong> Trey Savage<br />

Membership Bill Thomason<br />

Governance David Groenke<br />

Activities Ian Wilt<br />

House Mike Felton<br />

Finance Lynne Lamacchia<br />

Property Doug Greiwe<br />

Staff<br />

General Manager Eric O’Bryan<br />

<strong>Golf</strong> Professional Larry Drehs, PGA<br />

Asst. <strong>Golf</strong> Professional Jeff Radatz<br />

Asst. <strong>Golf</strong> Professional Marshall Maynard<br />

<strong>Golf</strong> Course Superintendent Pat O’Brien<br />

Asst. <strong>Golf</strong> Course Super. Mike Keller<br />

Asst. <strong>Golf</strong> Course Super. Greg Nickerson<br />

Caddy Master Pat Stricker<br />

Tennis Professional Eric Toth<br />

Paddle Professional Hea<strong>the</strong>r Prop<br />

Property Engineer Rick Spivey<br />

Bar Manager Les Hemingway<br />

Executive Chef Alex Lindenberger<br />

Banquet Manager Angi Neises<br />

Restaurant Manager James Scroggins<br />

Office Manager S<strong>and</strong>i Wessendorf<br />

We welcome any news or items of<br />

interest from all club groups. Please<br />

contact <strong>the</strong> office at 871-3111 with<br />

your items for <strong>the</strong> newsletter by <strong>the</strong><br />

15th of <strong>the</strong> month.<br />

WE ARE IN THE<br />

PROCESS OF UPDATING<br />

THE NEW ROSTER BOOK<br />

FOR 2013.<br />

If you have any corrections<br />

from last year’s book, please give<br />

S<strong>and</strong>i Wessendorf a call at <strong>the</strong> office,<br />

871-3111, extension 111,<br />

or email her at<br />

swessendorf@hydeparkcc.com<br />

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:<br />

In JANUARY 2013 <strong>and</strong> MARCH 2013<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> will be closed on Mondays <strong>and</strong> Tuesdays.<br />

During this time <strong>the</strong> Fitness Room Hours will be<br />

Monday, 6:30am-3pm<br />

Tuesday, 6:30am-8pm<br />

Wednesday to Sunday, regular hours, 6:30-10pm<br />

In FEBRUARY 2013 <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> will be closed<br />

from Monday through Wednesday<br />

opening on Thursday for dinner, 5:30pm to 8:30pm<br />

<strong>and</strong> open on Friday, Saturday, <strong>and</strong> Sunday<br />

with full operations.<br />

During this time <strong>the</strong> Fitness Room Hours will be<br />

Monday, 6:30am-3pm Tuesday & Wednesday, 6:30-8pmon Thursday<br />

to Sunday, regular hours, 6:30am-10pm<br />

A key fob is available for entrance to <strong>the</strong> Fitness Room after-hours,<br />

for those who are interested.


From <strong>the</strong> President<br />

Hello fellow members. I am very happy to report that 2012 was an excellent year for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>. We have no long<br />

term debt <strong>and</strong> we have a growing Capital Reserve Fund, which has been set in place for future <strong>Club</strong> improvements.<br />

Our Membership count is healthy, <strong>and</strong> activity at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> has never been more evident. Winter months<br />

used to represent a “quiet” time around <strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong>, but with <strong>the</strong> popularity of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>’s social events <strong>and</strong><br />

activities such as bowling, paddle <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fitness Center, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> has been quite busy.<br />

The budgeted Capital projects for <strong>the</strong> upcoming year include pool improvements, kitchen <strong>and</strong> grounds equipment,<br />

<strong>Club</strong>house enhancements, grounds building roof replacement, as well as o<strong>the</strong>r important miscellaneous upgrades.<br />

The Finance Committee is extremely diligent in <strong>the</strong>ir recommendation to <strong>the</strong> Board regarding <strong>the</strong>se items as <strong>the</strong>y<br />

sort through pages of requests before marrying <strong>the</strong> most critical needs with our budget.<br />

The Board Members <strong>and</strong> Staff are well under way with numerous unique initiatives that will touch every aspect of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> in 2013. The<br />

Membership Committee, as an example, is demonstrating <strong>the</strong>ir enthusiasm <strong>and</strong> innovation with <strong>the</strong>ir “Trivia” insert in this month’s<br />

newsletter as well as upcoming new Member Socials. In addition, Eric O’Bryan will be introducing a Member Only car wash/detailing<br />

service, as well as a new phone app that will enable members to access all of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>’s activities at <strong>the</strong>ir fingertips.<br />

As many of you are aware, <strong>the</strong> golf course has undergone quite a few enhancements this winter. Pat is finished with new tees on 2, 5 <strong>and</strong> 7<br />

as well as <strong>the</strong> improvements to 9 fairway <strong>and</strong> approach. T<strong>here</strong> is no question we have <strong>the</strong> finest conditioned course in <strong>the</strong> city <strong>and</strong> arguably<br />

now <strong>the</strong> best Par 3’s around.<br />

To conclude with some additional exciting news, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> is proud to announce that beginning in 2013, <strong>the</strong>re will be a new Caddie<br />

Scholarship program. The Mike Fitzgerald Caddie Scholarship Fund was created for Mike by his colleagues upon his recent retirement. This<br />

scholarship fund will be part of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong> Endowment Program with <strong>the</strong> goal of providing educational opportunities for many of our<br />

fine Caddies. We hope this is <strong>the</strong> first of many new initiatives <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong> Endowment program will be introducing to help sustain <strong>Hyde</strong><br />

<strong>Park</strong> as <strong>the</strong> premier <strong>Club</strong> in Cincinnati.<br />

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas <strong>and</strong> New Year, <strong>and</strong> I look forward to seeing you around <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

Ken<br />

From <strong>the</strong> General Manager<br />

Dear Member,<br />

Happy New Year, welcome to 2013 <strong>and</strong> thank you for all you provided to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, staff <strong>and</strong> myself in 2012!<br />

Things to come in <strong>the</strong> New Year:<br />

Refreshed website<br />

Researching <strong>the</strong> possibility of accepting credit cards<br />

<strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong> app for your smart phone <strong>and</strong> IPad; late January. We will have a brief informational presentation at <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>Club</strong> once <strong>the</strong> app has been developed.<br />

Renewed opportunities for Families to enjoy <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>; check your <strong>Newsletter</strong> calendar, online calendar <strong>and</strong> soon your <strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong> app.<br />

Revitalized membership offerings, exciting <strong>Club</strong> social functions, refreshed <strong>Club</strong> facilities all developed by energetic members serving on<br />

various Committees.<br />

These are just a few of <strong>the</strong> items that <strong>the</strong> Board, <strong>the</strong> Committees, <strong>the</strong> staff <strong>and</strong> I are working on for you in <strong>the</strong> New Year.<br />

As a friendly reminder, your <strong>Club</strong> has many possibilities for you to entertain <strong>and</strong> host a function at <strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong> from a meeting or family<br />

dinner of 8 to a wedding or birthday celebration of 250. The various rooms or bowling alley can be booked for a private breakfast, lunch or<br />

dinner. You also have <strong>the</strong> opportunity to sponsor an event for a family member, relative, friend or organization at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> with no cost to<br />

you. When booking a private party for 8 to 250 you are welcomed with <strong>the</strong> wonderful experience of working with Angi in assisting you<br />

with <strong>the</strong> function from start to completion. Call <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> today as we frequently; yet unfortunately turn away requests due to last minute<br />

inquiries for dates already reserved.<br />

Thank you <strong>and</strong> I look forward to seeing you in 2013!<br />

Best regards,<br />

Eric O'Bryan


Thank you to all <strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong> Members who supported your golf pro shop during <strong>the</strong> 2012 golf season <strong>and</strong> throughout<br />

<strong>the</strong> holiday shopping season. Your business is greatly appreciated, <strong>and</strong> I hope to continue to earn your support<br />

throughout 2013 <strong>and</strong> beyond.<br />

<strong>Golf</strong> equipment will be new <strong>and</strong> exciting in 2013. Most of <strong>the</strong> major manufacturers are introducing products<br />

offering technology geared toward improving your golf game through better feel, increased distance <strong>and</strong> greater<br />

accuracy. We will have demos available for you to try <strong>the</strong> new equipment, but more importantly we will have <strong>the</strong><br />

tools for custom fitting to make this equipment <strong>the</strong> perfect match for your game. Take advantage of <strong>the</strong> expertise<br />

possessed by your <strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong> Professional <strong>Golf</strong> Staff to make your golf game more enjoyable for 2013 <strong>and</strong> beyond.<br />

We introduced a few new men’s golf events in 2012, which proved to be very popular additions to our golf<br />

calendar. Returning in 2013 will be <strong>the</strong> season-long two man match play event, <strong>the</strong> Drehs Cup <strong>and</strong> Wednesday<br />

night nine hole men’s golf. In 2013, we will be using #10 tee as <strong>the</strong> starting hole for all play on those Wednesdays<br />

when <strong>the</strong> Nine Hole Ladies are on <strong>the</strong> front nine. This will enable play to flow smoothly throughout <strong>the</strong> day as well<br />

as provide an opportunity for Wednesday night golf to be played on both nines throughout <strong>the</strong> season.<br />

The Men’s Christmas Stag was a very enjoyable event for all in attendance. Members enjoyed friendship <strong>and</strong><br />

camaraderie along with plenty of great food <strong>and</strong> drink. All of <strong>the</strong> 2012 Men’s golf event awards were presented to<br />

<strong>the</strong> season’s winners. One of <strong>the</strong> final awards was presented to Steve Dilbone, who won <strong>the</strong> drawing for “Free <strong>Golf</strong><br />

Balls” for <strong>the</strong> entire 2013 season. Congratulations to Steve!<br />

Finally, <strong>the</strong> golf pro shop will be open on <strong>the</strong> same days as <strong>the</strong> clubhouse this winter. Please make note of <strong>the</strong> golf<br />

pro shop winter hours of operation:<br />

Wednesday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00pm<br />

Closed on Monday & Tuesday (through March)<br />

(Also closed Wednesdays in February)<br />

Don’t forget <strong>the</strong> indoor golf studio this winter for those who like to stay limber <strong>and</strong> keep <strong>the</strong>ir ball striking crisp.<br />

The facility is available for golf instructions, as well. Jeff, Marshall <strong>and</strong> I will be available all winter. Please phone<br />

<strong>the</strong> golf pro shop for fur<strong>the</strong>r details or to schedule an appointment.<br />

Larry Drehs<br />

PGA Head <strong>Golf</strong> Professional<br />

Jan.-Feb.<br />

<strong>Golf</strong> News<br />

2013


MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MONTHLY TRIVIA<br />

1. What year did <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Club</strong> clubhouse burn to <strong>the</strong> ground?<br />

2. In addition to HPCC, how many golf courses did Donald Ross design or redesign?<br />

3. What is <strong>the</strong> initiation for a Social/Athletic <strong>Club</strong> Membership (aka <strong>the</strong> best bang-for-<strong>the</strong>-buck in town)?<br />

4. In how many consecutive decades has Ed Heimann won <strong>the</strong> Men’s <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Championship?<br />

5. What is $500?<br />

6. How many Divisions (levels of play) are <strong>the</strong>re at HPCC for men’s <strong>and</strong> women’s inter-club league paddle tennis?<br />

This monthly trivia column is brought to you by <strong>the</strong> 2012/2013 Membership Advancement Committee of HPCC. We bring you<br />

this in an effort to entertain you <strong>and</strong> to raise your awareness of <strong>the</strong> benefits of recruiting new members to our club. Our club is in<br />

strong financial shape <strong>and</strong> our members are some of <strong>the</strong> kindest, funniest, smartest, most talented, accomplished, laid-back<br />

<strong>and</strong> FUN folks in <strong>the</strong> city. In order to maintain our healthy balance sheet <strong>and</strong> thriving camaraderie, it is incumbent on ALL OF<br />

US to actively recruit new members. We will be hosting events <strong>and</strong> sharing more information in <strong>the</strong> coming months to help grow<br />

our ranks – plus more trivia! Please keep HPCC top-of-mind as you encounter folks you think would add to <strong>the</strong> vibrancy of our<br />

club.<br />

Billy Thomason/Membership Committee Chair<br />

Committee Members: Dan Carru<strong>the</strong>rs, Mike Felton, , Mike Meehan, Mike Mezher, Brian Schuermann, Bill Stacey, Emmy Waterkotte, David<br />

Wellinghoff & Lori Wellinghoff<br />

Answer #1: 1911, Answer #2: 399, Answer #3: $5,000, Answer #4: Six, Answer #5: The club dining credit on your member account if you sponsor a member<br />

who joins HPCC, Answer #6: Men/6 Women/4<br />

Around <strong>the</strong> Grounds<br />

Dear Member:<br />

The Grounds staff <strong>and</strong> I are moving into <strong>the</strong> winter season with much accomplished on <strong>the</strong> project front to hopefully improve<br />

<strong>the</strong> golfing experience at <strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong>. The winter months signal a shift in objectives for <strong>the</strong> staff. Some of <strong>the</strong> activities<br />

<strong>the</strong> staff are involved with throughout <strong>the</strong> winter months are:<br />

� Snow <strong>and</strong> ice removal in <strong>the</strong> parking lots <strong>and</strong> platform tennis areas<br />

� Preventative maintenance on all equipment<br />

� Organization <strong>and</strong> interpretation of wea<strong>the</strong>r, fertilizer, pesticide <strong>and</strong> labor data to adjust strategies for <strong>the</strong> upcoming season<br />

� Continuing education <strong>and</strong> training seminars<br />

� Long-range planning<br />

� Tree Management program<br />

� Organization of <strong>the</strong> shop area<br />

� Hiring of seasonal staff<br />

� Small projects<br />

� Refurbishing of course accessories<br />

A couple off-season notes: please note that all carts are on <strong>the</strong> path due to <strong>the</strong> dormant Zoysia grass. Orange flags will be permitted when<br />

<strong>the</strong> soil conditions permit. Dormant Zoysia has a limited recuperative capacity; <strong>the</strong>refore any damage from carts will remain well into next<br />

summer.<br />

The winter months signify a select few temporary hole locations in <strong>the</strong> fairways on holes 6, 7<strong>and</strong> 16 due to shade from trees not allowing<br />

<strong>the</strong> putting surfaces to thaw completely out. This situation will be evaluated on a daily basis. As always, please check with <strong>the</strong> Proshop or<br />

twitter (@pobrienhpgcc) for <strong>the</strong> latest on course conditions.<br />

From <strong>the</strong> Grounds Department, we wish everyone a safe <strong>and</strong> happy holiday season.<br />

Regards,<br />

Pat O'Brien<br />

Grounds Superintendent


From <strong>the</strong> Courts<br />

Happy New Paddle Year everyone!!<br />

It's time to get down to business on <strong>the</strong><br />

paddle courts. January <strong>and</strong> February<br />

promises to be packed with league matches<br />

<strong>and</strong> practices, <strong>and</strong> many highly competitive<br />

tournaments <strong>and</strong> events.<br />

Men's <strong>and</strong> Women's league play starts for <strong>the</strong> 2nd half of <strong>the</strong><br />

season January 7th <strong>and</strong> will continue through March 7th,<br />

2013. For all Greater Cincinnati League information for<br />

schedules <strong>and</strong> tournaments, please go to cincypaddle.org.<br />

<strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>Country</strong> <strong>Club</strong> now has over 100 members playing<br />

in <strong>the</strong> GCPTA league system!<br />

Midwestern's National Tournament<br />

January 11- 13, 2013<br />

Once again Cincinnati hosts <strong>the</strong> spectacular Midwestern's <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong> remains one of <strong>the</strong> premiere clubs holding <strong>the</strong><br />

event. To enter <strong>the</strong> tournament, go to cincypaddle.org.<br />

Spectators are welcome to watch <strong>the</strong> women's tournament on<br />

Friday, Jan.11, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Men's tournament on Saturday, Jan.12<br />

<strong>and</strong> Jan.13. Play begins at 8 a.m. so come cheer on your favorite<br />

teams!<br />

Mixed Couples Open Tournament at HPCC<br />

Saturday, January 26th - Finals<br />

All couples including husb<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> wife <strong>and</strong> mixed teams are<br />

invited to enter. Single entrants will be paired up with o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

single entrants so everyone is welcomed to participate. Depending<br />

on draw size, preliminary matches will be set up between<br />

teams prior to <strong>the</strong> finals on Saturday, Jan.26th<br />

PLEASE ENTER BY JAN.4th!!!!<br />

Ladies Evening Paddle Round Robin<br />

Here are <strong>the</strong> dates for this fun social night: Times are 6-8 p.m.<br />

Wednesday, January 9th<br />

Wednesday, January 23rd<br />

Wednesday, February 13th<br />

Wednesday, March 6th<br />

Ladies Beginner <strong>and</strong> Developmental Squad<br />

Drill sessions will continue on Monday's beginning January 7th<br />

from 11-12:30 p.m.<br />

Saturday Beginner drill - Saturday, Jan.19 th , 1-2:30 p.m.<br />

Junior Paddle Match Schedule<br />

January 6th - home vs Camargo CC - 3-5 p.m.<br />

February 3rd - away at CCC - 3-5 p.m.<br />

IMPORTANT DATES IN JANUARY<br />

Sun, Jan.6 - Junior match at home vs Camargo CC - 3-5 p.m.<br />

Jan.11, 12, 13 - MIDWESTERN's Platform Tournament<br />

Jan.9 - Beginner Ladies drill 1-2:30 p.m.<br />

Jan. 25 - Ladies City D-1 <strong>and</strong> D-2 Championships<br />

Jan.26 - HPCC Mixed Couples Open Tournament<br />

IMPORTANT DATES IN FEBRUARY<br />

Feb.3 - Junior Match @ CCC - 3-5 p.m.<br />

Feb.8 - HPCC Ladies D-1 <strong>and</strong> D-2 Member Guest<br />

Feb.9 - Men's D-3 through D-6 City Tournament<br />

Feb. 15 - Ladies City D-3 <strong>and</strong> D-4 Championships<br />

Feb.22 - Ladies <strong>Club</strong> Championship Finals<br />

D-1 <strong>and</strong> D-2 combined tournament<br />

D-3 <strong>and</strong> D-4 combined tournament<br />

Feb.23 - Men’s D-4, D-5 <strong>and</strong> D-6 <strong>Club</strong> Championships<br />

Feb.24 - Men's Open <strong>Club</strong> Championships- all levels<br />

IMPORTANT DATES IN MARCH<br />

March 1 -3- APTA Men's Nationals 45's, 55's, <strong>and</strong> 65's<br />

HPCC is host club<br />

March 7 - League matches end<br />

March 7 - 10 - APTA NATIONALS in New Jersey<br />

Court Reservations<br />

To make court reservations, log onto<br />

www.hydeparkcc.com. Login with your member number.<br />

Click on<br />

paddle reservations to book your day <strong>and</strong> time. Maximum<br />

allotted time for a paddle court is 90 minutes.<br />

Party Reservations<br />

To book all 3 courts <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> paddle hut for longer than 1/12<br />

hours, please contact Angi in <strong>the</strong> main office.<br />

The party rental fee is $75<br />

Balls<br />

Balls may be purchased through Hea<strong>the</strong>r or at <strong>the</strong> main<br />

clubhouse with James.<br />

Equipment<br />

Members can order new paddles, shoes, <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r items<br />

through Hea<strong>the</strong>r at <strong>the</strong> paddle hut.<br />

Demo paddles <strong>and</strong> used balls are available in <strong>the</strong> hut.<br />

PLEASE RETURN PADDLES AND BALLS<br />

AFTER PLAYING!<br />

Lights<br />

Please turn off court lights after playing!!!!<br />

Heaters<br />

As <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r gets colder, please remember that <strong>the</strong> heaters<br />

should only be turned on during snowy or icy conditions. They<br />

are not designed to keep us warm. Please conserve our propane<br />

usage which keeps club costs down.<br />

Happy Paddling,<br />

Hea<strong>the</strong>r Prop<br />

hhsquard2@aol.com


From The Chef’s Table<br />

The Second Annual Cross Lane Shootout at <strong>the</strong> HPCC Lanes!<br />

HPCC Men’s<br />

Bowling League<br />

News<br />

The HPCC Men's Bowling League had <strong>the</strong> Second Annual Cross Lane Shootout recently. The Lanes 1-3-5 vs. <strong>the</strong> Lanes 2-4-6.<br />

The Even Numbered Lanes <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> teams, <strong>the</strong> King Pins, <strong>the</strong> Bowling Stones, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Park</strong>ers were <strong>the</strong> winners with a total of<br />

2309 vs. <strong>the</strong> Odd Numbered Lanes <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> teams, <strong>the</strong> Chargers, <strong>the</strong> Move'em Outs, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bearballs with a total of 2168. A<br />

new addition to <strong>the</strong> night was <strong>the</strong> Red Pin Strike. If <strong>the</strong> Red Pin was in <strong>the</strong> headpin position <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> bowler rolled a strike, he<br />

won a prize. Red Pin Strike winners were: Darrell Leibson (2), Chris Gustafson, Duff Arnold, Matt Jackson, Bill Herkamp, <strong>and</strong><br />

Frank Diedrichs. With a special thank you to our Master Chef Rick Spivey who served Skyline Chili Cheese Coneys <strong>and</strong> Les<br />

Hemingway who provided <strong>the</strong> beer specials, a fun evening was had by all.<br />

At <strong>the</strong> Holiday break, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Park</strong>ers are in first place followed closely by <strong>the</strong> King Pins. The o<strong>the</strong>r four teams are all vying for <strong>the</strong><br />

final two playoff positions. Recent highlights Steve Rohde rolling a 218, Dave Beckett a 188. Steve Rohde has <strong>the</strong> individual<br />

high average of 171. Chuck Lipp has <strong>the</strong> individual high game with h<strong>and</strong>icap at 266. Duff Arnold holds <strong>the</strong> individual high 3<br />

game scratch series at 564 <strong>and</strong> 3 games high series with h<strong>and</strong>icap at 702.<br />

A Merry Christmas <strong>and</strong> A Happy Holiday Season from all <strong>the</strong> members of <strong>the</strong> HPCC Men's Bowling league!<br />

Nick Spadaccini<br />

Commish<br />

Hello,<br />

Chef Alex <strong>here</strong>: I hope that everyone had a very wonderful Christmas <strong>and</strong> that your New Year is going<br />

well. For <strong>the</strong> winter months, we will be doing some special things to help you make it through <strong>the</strong> chilly<br />

days. On Wednesdays in January, we will feature half price Beer <strong>and</strong> Burger Night, with assorted<br />

gourmet toppings. On Thursdays, due to its continuing popularity, we will be featuring our Pasta Night.<br />

And be sure to come out for our Sunday Night Prime Rib Night.<br />

On <strong>the</strong> First Fridays of January <strong>and</strong> February, we will have a Kid’s Movie Night, with popcorn, chips <strong>and</strong><br />

pretzels. January 25th we will have a “Build your own Pizza Night” for <strong>the</strong> young ones. On February<br />

22nd, we will have a “Make Your Own Taco Night.”<br />

Les <strong>and</strong> I are working toge<strong>the</strong>r on some Wine <strong>and</strong> Scotch tastings. Be sure to check his 19th Hole Article for <strong>the</strong> details. I will<br />

be providing hors d'oeuvres for each of <strong>the</strong> events.<br />

I hope everyone “winters over” well as you look forward to <strong>the</strong> upcoming golf season <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> joys of spring.<br />

Yours,<br />

Chef Alex


FITNESS 101<br />

by Paul Bodenbach<br />

I certainly hope everyone had a happy <strong>and</strong> joyous holiday season, that your travel was safe <strong>and</strong> free of incidence <strong>and</strong> you were<br />

able to enjoy family <strong>and</strong> friends to <strong>the</strong> fullest! Personally, I was able to spend a couple of days in nor<strong>the</strong>rn Wisconsin bird<br />

hunting <strong>and</strong> visiting family. My hunting entails me putting a shotgun on my shoulder <strong>and</strong> walking around outside for a few<br />

hours at a time. Believe me, <strong>the</strong> birds are safe. It’s much more about <strong>the</strong> activity of being outside moving around. I’m in <strong>the</strong><br />

same boat as many o<strong>the</strong>rs in that holiday cheer adds a few pounds to <strong>the</strong> waistline. I know this because my artificial limb is<br />

equipped with a load limit monitor <strong>and</strong> it lets me know when I need to cut a few pounds. Everyone else may want to pay<br />

attention to how those new jeans in your normal size are a little tough to zip up! If in fact that’s <strong>the</strong> case, contrary to your<br />

current belief, <strong>the</strong> size st<strong>and</strong>ards haven’t changed. However, parts of your anatomy have <strong>and</strong> this is <strong>the</strong> best time to do<br />

something about it. The longer you wait, <strong>the</strong> tougher it is to look good in those jeans!<br />

T<strong>here</strong> it is <strong>the</strong> lead in to <strong>the</strong> discussion regarding <strong>the</strong> healthy start for <strong>the</strong> New Year. I’d actually like to reflect on 2012 for a<br />

moment. First, I’ve been very fortunate to work with numerous members both on <strong>the</strong> fitness side <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> golf performance<br />

side. I’m happy to say that <strong>the</strong>y have enjoyed success in better health <strong>and</strong> better play on <strong>the</strong> golf course, <strong>and</strong> I’m looking<br />

forward to helping a greater number of members to health <strong>and</strong> better play in 2013.<br />

I’m also proud to report my involvement with <strong>the</strong> Nike 360 <strong>Golf</strong> Performance program powered by <strong>the</strong> Gray Institute. I briefly<br />

discussed this program in a previous article. It is a highly intense program regarding <strong>the</strong> biomechanics of <strong>the</strong> golf swing. The<br />

assessment process I learned is second to none in golf! It has afforded me <strong>the</strong> gift of truly discerning <strong>the</strong> causes of problems<br />

that limit <strong>the</strong> golfer’s ability <strong>and</strong> methods to help each one.<br />

As an adjunct to this program, I spent <strong>the</strong> year competing in disabled golf events to underst<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> challenges for disabled<br />

golfers in order to develop a program to enhance <strong>the</strong>ir play. It was my first attempt at competitive golf since college. I’m happy<br />

to report I was 1 st in <strong>the</strong> second flight in <strong>the</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn states championships <strong>and</strong> second in <strong>the</strong> first flight at <strong>the</strong> national disabled<br />

golf championships. But, more importantly, I learned a great deal with respect to helping a different aspect of <strong>the</strong> population to<br />

play this game that I have a great deal of passion for.<br />

Lastly, I’m happy to report I’ve opened up my own fitness-sports performance facility on Wooster Pike in Fairfax. Body’s by<br />

Bodie offers personal training, sports performance for athletes in all sports <strong>and</strong> athletic injury management. It is a product of<br />

numerous clients whom I have worked with over <strong>the</strong> years requesting such a facility. I will continue to be a part of <strong>the</strong> great<br />

group of <strong>Hyde</strong> <strong>Park</strong> professionals in order to serve your fitness <strong>and</strong> performance needs. My new facility will allow me to utilize<br />

a wider range of my abilities as an Athletic Trainer to help a greater number of people. I look forward to helping you all<br />

have a great 2013!<br />

Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Tasting<br />

Friday, February 22, 2013<br />

6:30pm-8:30pm<br />

Old Main Bar & Center Lounge<br />

$34.99 per person<br />

Host: Cara Albers<br />

Call 871-3111 or email: les@hydeparkcc.com for Reservations.<br />

Glenfiddich Special Reserve 12 year old<br />

Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15 year old<br />

Glenfiddich Ancnt Reserve 18 year olf<br />

Glenfiddich Founder’s Reserve SPO


The 19 th Hole<br />

by Les Hemingway<br />

January <strong>and</strong> February can be boring months in Cincinnati, …cold, cloudy, windy <strong>and</strong> sometimes a little<br />

snowy. Yet if you come over to your club, you will find a fun <strong>and</strong> warm atmosp<strong>here</strong> full of events for <strong>the</strong> entire<br />

family.<br />

Friday night, January 25 th, we have a wine tasting in <strong>the</strong> Old Main Bar beginning at 6:30 p.m. <strong>and</strong> going to<br />

8:00 p.m. The cost is only $18.99 per person. The focus of this tasting will be some interesting wines from California<br />

<strong>and</strong> Bordeaux. These tasting events continue to be a popular venue. They are a very affordable way to<br />

spend <strong>the</strong> evening at <strong>the</strong> club <strong>and</strong> try wines that most likely you have never had before, pick up some education on wines, <strong>and</strong> have<br />

good times with fellow members.<br />

We have ano<strong>the</strong>r wine tasting planned for Friday night, February 15 th at 6:30, featuring mostly red blends from Lake County <strong>and</strong><br />

North Coast California. I tasted some of <strong>the</strong>se wines a few weeks ago, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y are fantastic <strong>and</strong> truly an exceptional value. Melissa<br />

Brown will be hosting this event. Melissa is new to <strong>the</strong> wine world, but she is very knowledgeable about <strong>the</strong> wines she represents.<br />

She will answer any questions you may have during <strong>the</strong> course of <strong>the</strong> evening.<br />

February is going to be a hot month of promotions as we will entertain our annual Single Malt Scotch Tasting. Make sure you keep<br />

Friday night, February 22 nd open on your calendars as we will have Cara Albers <strong>here</strong> to host our Glenfiddich Single Malt Tasting.<br />

If you remember, Cara was <strong>here</strong> two years ago when we had our Glenlivit Scotch Tasting. Cara is very knowledgeable on all<br />

<strong>the</strong> single malts that she represents. We will be tasting <strong>the</strong> following:<br />

Glenfiddich Special Reserve 12 year old<br />

Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15 year old<br />

Glenfiddich Ancnt Reserve 18 year old<br />

Glenfiddich Founder’s Reserve SPO<br />

Also, Chef Alex is going to put toge<strong>the</strong>r some interesting food concepts that will blend with <strong>the</strong> Scotch that we will be featured.<br />

This event will be held in <strong>the</strong> Old Main Bar <strong>and</strong> Center Lounge from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. It will be an informal tasting much<br />

like <strong>the</strong> Woodford tasting we had in November. Door prizes will be available, dress is casual, <strong>and</strong> guests are always welcome.<br />

We like to keep <strong>the</strong>se events as affordable as possible. T<strong>here</strong>fore, this event will be priced <strong>the</strong> same as <strong>the</strong> Woodford tasting -only<br />

$34.99 per person. Not a bad deal for this type of Single Malt Scotch <strong>and</strong> food to boot. Please make your reservations in a timely<br />

manner by email to les@hydeparkcc.com or call <strong>the</strong> club at 513-871-3111.<br />

Friday, January 25, 2013<br />

Old Main Bar<br />

6:30-8pm<br />

$18.99 per person<br />

Wine Tastings<br />

Friday, February 15, 2013<br />

Old Main Bar<br />

6:30-8pm<br />

$18.99 per person<br />

Call 871-3111 or email les@hydeparkcc.com to make reservations


March 2013<br />

Kids’ Events for January, February, March<br />

January 4, 2013 - Kids’ Movie Night, Buffet 5:30pm, Movie 6:30pm<br />

January 11, 2013 - Kids’ 1/2 price from a special Kids Menu<br />

January 18, 2013 - Kids’ 1/2 price from a special Kids Menu<br />

January 25, 2013 - Kids’ Make Your Own Pizza Night, 5:30 pm<br />

February 1, 2013 - Kids’ Movie Night, Buffet 5:30pm, Movie 6:30pm<br />

February 8, 2013 - Kids’ 1/2 price from a special Kids Menu<br />

February 15, 2013 - Kids’ 1/2 price from a special Kids Menu<br />

February 22, 2013 - Kids’ Make Your Own Taco Night, 5:30pm<br />

March 8, 2013 - Kids’ 1/2 price from a special Kids Menu<br />

March 15, 2013 - Kids’ Movie Night, Buffet 5:30pm, Movie 6:30pm<br />

March 22, 2013 - Kids’ 1/2 price from a special Kids Menu<br />

March 29, 2013 - Kids’ Make Your Own Pasta Night, 5:30pm<br />

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat<br />

2<br />

1<br />

Around<br />

<strong>the</strong><br />

World<br />

Tasting<br />

6:30pm<br />

Feb. 28<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Closed<br />

until<br />

5:30pm<br />

Men’sBowl<br />

Feb. 27<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Closed<br />

Feb 26<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Closed<br />

Feb. 25<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Closed<br />

Feb. 24<br />

Sunday<br />

Brunch<br />

11-2<br />

Total Fit<br />

Open<br />

Bowl 1-5<br />

9<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Room<br />

by<br />

C<strong>and</strong>le<br />

Light<br />

5:30pm<br />

8<br />

7<br />

Men’s<br />

Bowling<br />

6<br />

Beer ‘n’<br />

Burger<br />

5<br />

4<br />

Couple’s<br />

Bowling<br />

6pm<br />

Kids’ 1/2<br />

price from<br />

special Kids<br />

Menu<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Closed<br />

3<br />

Sunday<br />

Brunch<br />

11-2<br />

Open<br />

Bowl<br />

1 to 5pm<br />

Total Fit<br />

Total Fit<br />

16<br />

15<br />

14<br />

Men’s<br />

Bowling<br />

13<br />

Beer ‘n’<br />

Burger<br />

12<br />

11<br />

Kids’<br />

Movie<br />

Night<br />

Buffet<br />

5:30pm<br />

Movie<br />

6:30pm<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Closed<br />

10<br />

Sunday<br />

Brunch<br />

11-2<br />

Total Fit<br />

Total Fit<br />

23<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Room<br />

by<br />

C<strong>and</strong>le<br />

Light<br />

5:30pm<br />

22<br />

21<br />

Men’s<br />

Bowling<br />

Banquet<br />

20<br />

Beer ‘n’<br />

Burger<br />

19<br />

18<br />

Kids’1/2<br />

price from<br />

special<br />

Kids Menu<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Closed<br />

17<br />

Sunday<br />

Brunch<br />

11-2<br />

Open<br />

Bowl<br />

1 to 5pm<br />

Total Fit<br />

Total Fit<br />

29<br />

28<br />

27<br />

Beer ‘n’<br />

Burger<br />

26<br />

25<br />

30<br />

Kids’ Make<br />

Your Own<br />

Pasta Night<br />

5:30pm<br />

Total Fit<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong><br />

Closed<br />

24 Sun.<br />

Brunch<br />

11-2<br />

31<br />

Sun.<br />

Buffet<br />

Open<br />

Bowl 1-5<br />

Total Fit


Februar y 2013<br />

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat<br />

2<br />

1<br />

Kids’ Movie Night<br />

Buffet 5:30pm<br />

Movie 6:30pm<br />

Jan. 31<br />

Jan. 30<br />

Jan. 29<br />

Jan. 28<br />

Beer n’<br />

Burger<br />

Jan. 27<br />

Sunday<br />

Brunch<br />

11-2<br />

Men’s Bowling<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

Total Fit<br />

Total Fit<br />

9<br />

8<br />

Couple’s Bowling<br />

6pm<br />

7<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed until<br />

5:30pm<br />

Total Fit<br />

Men’s Bowling<br />

6<br />

5<br />

4<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Room by<br />

C<strong>and</strong>le Light<br />

5:30pm<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

Kids’ 1/2 price from<br />

special Kids Menu<br />

3<br />

Sunday<br />

Brunch<br />

11-2<br />

Open Bowl<br />

1 to 5 pm<br />

Total Fit<br />

16<br />

15<br />

14<br />

13<br />

12<br />

11<br />

Kids’ 1/2 price from<br />

special Kids Menu<br />

Wine Tasting<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed until<br />

Valentine’s Dinner<br />

5:30pm<br />

Men’s Bowling<br />

Total Fit<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

10<br />

Sunday Brunch<br />

11-2<br />

Open<br />

Bowl<br />

1 to 5pm<br />

Total Fit<br />

23<br />

22<br />

Kids’ Make Your<br />

Own Taco Night<br />

5:30pm<br />

Malt Tasting<br />

21<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

until 5:30pm<br />

Total Fit<br />

Men’s Bowling<br />

20<br />

19<br />

18<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Room by<br />

C<strong>and</strong>le Light<br />

5:30pm<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

17<br />

Sunday Brunch<br />

11-2<br />

Open Bowl<br />

1 to 5 pm<br />

Total Fit<br />

Mar. 2<br />

Mar. 1<br />

Around <strong>the</strong> World<br />

Tasting<br />

6:30pm<br />

28<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

until 5:30pm<br />

Total Fit<br />

Men’s Bowling<br />

27<br />

26<br />

25<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

24<br />

Sunday Brunch<br />

11-2<br />

Open<br />

Bowl 1-5<br />

Total Fit


Januar y 2013<br />

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat<br />

5<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Room by<br />

C<strong>and</strong>le Light<br />

5:30pm<br />

4<br />

Kids’ Movie Night<br />

Buffet 5:30pm<br />

Movie 6:30pm<br />

3<br />

Total Fit<br />

Pasta Night<br />

2<br />

Beer ‘n’ Burger<br />

1<br />

New Year’s Day<br />

Dec 31<br />

New Years Eve<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Open<br />

Dec. 30<br />

Sunday<br />

Brunch<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

Open Bowl 1-5p<br />

12<br />

11<br />

Couple’s Bowling<br />

6pm<br />

10<br />

Men’s Bowling<br />

Total Fit<br />

Pasta Night<br />

9<br />

Beer ‘n’ Burger<br />

8<br />

7<br />

6<br />

Sunday Brunch<br />

11am-2pm<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

Kids’ 1/2 price from<br />

special Kids Menu<br />

Women’s<br />

Dine-n-Bowl 6pm<br />

Total Fit<br />

Open Bowl<br />

1 to 5pm<br />

19<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Room by<br />

C<strong>and</strong>le Light<br />

5:30pm<br />

18<br />

17<br />

Men’s Bowling<br />

Total Fit<br />

Pasta Night<br />

16<br />

15<br />

14<br />

Kids’ 1/2 price from<br />

special Kids Menu<br />

13<br />

Sunday Brunch<br />

11am-2pm<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

Beer ‘n’ Burger<br />

Total Fit<br />

26<br />

25<br />

24<br />

Men’s Bowling<br />

Total Fit<br />

Pasta Night<br />

23<br />

22<br />

21<br />

Kids’ Make Your Own<br />

Pizza Night<br />

5:30pm<br />

Wine Tasting 6:30-8<br />

20<br />

Sunday Brunch<br />

11am-2pm<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

Beer ‘n’ Burger<br />

Total Fit<br />

Open Bowling<br />

1 to 5 pm<br />

Feb. 2<br />

Feb. 1<br />

Movie Night<br />

Buffet 5:30pm<br />

Movie 6:30pm<br />

31<br />

Men’s Bowling<br />

Total Fit<br />

Pasta Night<br />

30<br />

Beer ‘n’ Burger<br />

28<br />

29<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

27<br />

Sunday<br />

Brunch Buffet<br />

11-2<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Closed<br />

Total Fit

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