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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