Medinah Country Club

Medinah
M E S S E NG E R
SEPTEMBER 2016
“Unrivaled Tradition!”
Welcome our
Newest Members
AUGUST
Scott Jost
Kari Shipley
Patrick Van Meter
Scott Jost, his wife Johanna and their
children Anna, Ella, Claire, Ashlynn and
Samantha joined as Social members
in August. Mr. Jost is the Vice President
of Innovation and Design at Berlin
Packaging in Chicago, and they reside
in Wheaton. The Jost’s interests include
Swimming and the Lodge.
Kari Shipley, her husband John and
their children John, Walker, Matthew
and Stephanie joined as Regular (and
transferred to Non Resident) members
in August. The Shipleys reside in Delray
Beach, Florida, and their interests
include Golf.
Patrick Van Meter, his wife, Ashley, and
their children, Jackson and Nicholas,
joined as Social members in August.
Mr. Van Meter is a National Product
Manager for OnCall Surgical in Lenexa,
Kansas and they reside in Glen Ellyn. The
Van Meter’s interests include Swimming,
Tennis and the Lodge.
Special Meeting
of the Voting
Members
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VOTING MEMBERS
Sunday, September 11
Ballroom – 7:00 p.m.
Voting members in good standing may attend.
5:00 - 8:30 p.m. – Optional Dinner Buffet in the Grill
Features Chef’s Bountiful Table - $18 per person.
À la carte dining is also available.
Reservations for dinner are encouraged.
Call 630-773-1700 to make your dinner reservations.
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September is a great time of
year to provide the membership
with a quick update from the
Programs Committee. Our
summer events are coming
to a close and our committee
continues to work with Mark
Jablonski and his staff to
transition our focus to our fall
and winter programming. This
year, we have had a very full
schedule of events with the
tremendous support of our
membership. Most of the major
holiday and social events were
a complete sell-out with events
like the 4th of July having record
setting attendance. It was clear
that the new pool deck furniture,
the remodeled Mecca, and
poolside servers were a big hit.
My thanks to the membership for
taking advantage of the things
that you like best about Medinah.
LOOKING BACK
I want to spend the majority
of the focus of this update
on our Junior Program. The
2016 “Triple The Fun” Junior
Program ended on a high note
at the closing dinner and award
presentation on July 27th. It was
great to see so many families
together celebrating the great
accomplishments of our future
members. I was very impressed
by the kids of all ages, who were
confident enough to speak in
front of the audience to share
their favorite experiences with
the program. The overwhelming
theme for the juniors was making
new friends, catching up with
old friends, and developing their
skills in their favorite summer
sports! This was highlighted
in the “Junior News” which is
a weekly publication during
the summer put together by
our junior program members
to highlight the activities and
successes in Junior Golf, Tennis,
Swim and Dive. A must read,
especially if you are underage!
Programs
Committee
Report
Here are a few highlights from
the 2016 Program:
• We had 241 juniors from
122 member families
participating!
• Many of our older juniors
volunteered time in our Junior
Mentor Program, which had
a huge positive impact on the
younger kids!
–John A. Duggan Jr.
Chairman
• The MCC Junior Interclub Golf
Team took first place in the
West District League!
• Medinah Monsters Dive Team
took first place in the West
Suburban Country Club Swim
Conference!
• Medinah Monsters Swim Team
took second place in the West
Suburban Country Club Swim
Conference!
These programs are very
important and create a focal
point during the summer
for a large percentage of our
membership. The participation
in the Junior Program continues
to grow year over year, which
fuels more member participation
in dining and social activities
around the club while the
families are engaged during
the summer programs. These
programs will continue to
grow with the support of
–Brian H. Burke
Vice Chairman
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Programs
Committee
Report
2016 Programs Committee
William S. Aldrich
Doreen Bickford
Joshua A. Bickford
James V. Critchfield
Jan T. Eaton
Karen J. Kallman
Courtney A. O’Keeffe
Stacey Ruben
William E. Tienken
Angela M. Valdick
Lindsey A. Waichulis
Julie L. Wildermuth
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the membership and the
enhancements that the Medinah
2020 initiatives will bring to
tennis and golf facilities.
I would like to thank the 2016
Junior Program Chairwoman,
Angie Valdick, and Co-Chair
Stacey Ruben, for their
dedication to the Medinah
Junior Program. It takes a special
team of volunteer parents
to coordinate the summer
activities of 241 kids, across
four programs, over a 6-8 week
period. I would also like to thank
all of the Medinah Professional
and Administrative Staff for their
efforts on a great Junior Season.
LOOKING FORWARD
We have recently started
experimenting with some fly
fishing activities that we look to
expand in the future. As much
fun as it is to learn to cast, it’s
more fun to catch a fish as well.
So, we have started to stock fish
in the small lake on Course #3
located between #3 tee and #12
green. As the bass and bluegill
grow over the next few years
we should begin to see some
fun results. Come meet our fly
fishing pro from Par Fly at Camp
Medinah on Friday, September 2
to learn more.
Lodge Stands Manager Arturo
Medina and the gang are dusting
off the Lodge and cleaning the
rifles to get the shooting season
off to a bang! The Lodge is a great
place to hang out in a casual
environment during the winter.
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Plan to come out, watch a game,
learn to shoot, or grab a great
meal with friends.
Our secret sub-committee is
already planning this year’s
Holiday Bash. If you were able
to attend last year, you know
that this is must attend event!
Our Candlelight Dinner series
remains one of the best holiday
entertainment opportunities for
your family, friends, or coworkers.
The Spirit of Medinah will get
your holiday season off to a great
start. Plan to ring in the New Year
at this year’s Adult New Year’s Eve
Party for one of the most elegant
dinner celebrations of the year!
Please feel free to send any
programming ideas or feedback
that you have to me, or your
favorite member of the Programs
Committee. I look forward to
seeing you around the club.
Sincerely,
–John A. Duggan Jr.
Chairman
THINGS OF INTEREST…
”GREENSPACE”
September 2016 marks four years
since we hosted the biggest
event in golf! Hard to believe!
Time certainly flies by. There have
been 40 Ryder Cup Matches so
far. Hazeltine will hold #41. Yet
with that many in the books,
there are a few that stand out
amongst the rest. While Ryder
Cup historians can do better than
I in remembering historic Ryder
Cup moments worth mentioning,
1991’s “War by the Shore” at the
Ocean Course in Kiawah Island,
“The Comeback” at Brookline
in 1999, and “The Miracle (or
Meltdown – depends on your
perspective) at Medinah” in 2012
will forever remain the most
talked about so far!
There is not a single person
reading this that doesn’t know
the details! We had a lead after
the first two days, traditionally
our weakest formats. We entered
the singles, traditionally our best
format, and got whopped! The
pictures of the European Team
popping champagne all over our
property, all night long, can be
hard to see. However, had it not
been for the dramatic events, our
Ryder Cup may have become one
of the many, not one of
the few.
I, for one, couldn’t be happier for
Davis Love III. The opportunity to
captain the team again, I believe,
was deservedly his. After all, he
turned the tables on our toughest
formats and sent the team into
Sunday with a big lead. What
more could he have done at that
point? Oh, and that hole location
on 17 on Sunday? It was one of
five he and I picked as options
that we presented to the PGA of
America, who ultimately decided
what hole locations we would use,
and when. And they weren’t all
from the five we presented!
When asked about the Ryder Cup
I have said to many people that
for five years we were focused
on successfully delivering the
championship-quality product
that we ultimately delivered
that week. After evaluating the
state of the course in 2008, we
embarked on major renovations
in 2009 and 2010. We opened
the course a few short months
after rebuilding and planting the
turf, only to battle three very wet
and hot years as we grew-in the
course, while we hosted heavy
rounds of golf! The experience
was demanding – physically,
mentally, and emotionally.
Despite many seeds of doubt and
speculation, we were resilient
and ultimately, the golf course
stood up and played great for the
world’s greatest players. It was
viewed by more than 400 million
people worldwide, and it looked
spectacular! And now, as “The
Miracle at Medinah” is replayed
in some capacity every two years,
all of us can always be proud of
everything about our Ryder Cup.
One of the few!
Greenspace
–Curtis Tyrrell
Director of Golf
Course Operations
[email protected]
We are all hoping for a USA win
this year! We need one, for sure!
I am eager to see how Davis, the
PGA of America, and the staff at
Hazeltine prepare the conditions.
In advance of the next match, I
thought you might be interested
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Greenspace
Continued from page 5
in some of these facts about
our set-up, preparations, and
experience.
“We had a volunteer
team of 100
Superintendents and
industry professional
from around the world.
They volunteered
to work various
shifts throughout
the week performing
a host of tasks.”
Our green speed for each round
of the event was 13.5. The
announcers were giving numbers
like 14 and 15, but they were
13.5. That goes to show people’s
perspective on speed. A smooth
and true green will feel much
faster than it really is. Our weekto-week average on Course #3
this year is 11.7.
planning and preparation in this
regard. We started the project the
day after the Ryder Cup. By the
end of the day on that Monday,
#7 and #8 greens were bulldozed
and already taking a new shape!
It’s amazing that in the next
Ryder Cup on U.S. soil is here and
now. It feels like yesterday that
we were front and center. Time
flies when you’re having fun!
Our fairways were mowed just
below 3/8”. The same height of
cut you play on today. 3/8” is the
standard “tournament” height.
The challenging summer before
our event started with record
temperatures in March! We
planned to host 13,000 rounds
prior to the Ryder Cup, yet, we hit
that number by July 1!
Our rough was mowed at
1.25” for the event. We began
preparing the rough in early 2011
for this height of cut by aerifying,
seeding, treating with growth
regulators and fertilizers. This
task was very labor intensive!
We had a volunteer team of 100
superintendents and industry
professionals from around the
world. They volunteered to work
various shifts throughout the
week performing a host of tasks.
Davis called me every morning
and his first question was “How’s
the wind? Which direction?”
Beginning in 2010 we started
developing the Course #1 Project.
2012 was a very active year of
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Curtis Tyrrell, CGCS, MG
Director of Golf Course Operations
MEN’S CLUB AND CLASS
September 3, 4, and 5
Upcoming
Golf Events
Course: #1 & #3
Eligibility: Regular, Perpetual, and Associate
Format: Individual Stroke Play
Flights: Championship, A, B, C, D
Time: Tee times will be emailed out
Competition: Three days of individual stroke play. Cut to low 8 and ties
after day two in each flight
BENDELOW CUP
Saturday, September 24 & Sunday, September 25
9:00 a.m. – Shotgun (Both courses)
Courses
Eligibility
#1 and #3
Regular and Perpetual membership classifications.
Men
Saturday Format Pinehurst Alternate Shot 60% of low handicap and
40% of high handicap, decimals rounded accordingly.
Sunday Format Best Ball 90% of handicap
Women
Saturday Format Best Ball 95% of handicap
Sunday Format Pinehurst Alternate Shot: 60% of low handicap and
40% of high handicap, decimals rounded accordingly.
Save-The-Dates
Men’s Club & Class
September 3, 4, and 5
Bendelow Cup
Saturday, September 24
and Sunday, September 25
Nine & Dine
Friday, October 7
Nine & Dine – Halloween Costume
Friday, October 7
4:30 p.m. – Arrival on Course #1
5:00 p.m. – Shotgun Start
7:00 p.m. – Dinner and Awards
We encourage everyone to bring a guest couple.
Wear your favorite Halloween costume!
Couples team up for nine holes of golf in the late afternoon, followed by
dinner and drinks. This is a great way to show your better half all of your
great golf shots! Nine & Dines are a fun and relaxing event. After golf,
Chef Ponzio will delight everyone with a great dinner.
$35 per person, $60 per guest
Sign up for these events can
be made by calling the Golf Shop
at 630-773-1701.
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Men’s
Golf Results
MEDINAH OPEN RESULTS
OVERALL CHAMPIONS
Ken Pavichevich and Paul Kerpan
Runners-Up - On the left
Tom Partridge & and Jeff Eaton
MEDINAH CLASSIC RESULTS
RED FLIGHT
First Place
Patrick Simon & Bill Isaac
Medinah Open Overall Champions
Ken Pavichevich and Paul Kerpan
Medinah Open Results from
Saturday, May 21
and Sunday, May 22
Medinah Classic Results from
Friday, June 24 and
Saturday, June 25
Father-Daughter
Tournament Results from
Sunday, July 10
Medinah Men’s
Ryder Cup Results from
Saturday, July 23 and
Sunday, July 24
Runners-Up
Michael Covey & Kyle Orton
BLUE FLIGHT
First Place
Chris Marzel and Eric Nield
Runners-Up
Jeff Brenneman & Todd Brenneman
GREEN FLIGHT
First Place
Dave Gottfred & Ron Gottfred
Runners-up
Bernie Donalson & Richard Dale
WHITE FLIGHT
First Place
Dan Lisowski & Steven Leturno
Runners-Up
Tom Wiesenmayer &
Pete Wiesenmayer
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The Medinah Evans Scholars Day &
The Chuck Colander Memorial Outing
(Benefitting The Evans Scholars Foundation)
Thursday, September 22, 2016
$500 Entry Fee / Course #1
Includes golf, lunch, cocktails and hors d’oeuvre, dinner, and prizes.
12:00 p.m. Shotgun on Course #1
Proceeds go to The Evans Scholarship Foundation.
Invitations have been sent via US Mail.
If you have not received your invitation contact:
Dave Kallman: 630-651-8955
Jason W. Kinander: 630-632-9449
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Men’s
Golf Results
FATHER-DAUGHTER
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Alternate Shot Champions
Cal Koeppel & Deborah Ozanic
At left
Best Ball Champions - At far left
Jack Haney & Kim Arnold
Father-Daughter
Best Ball Champions
Jack Haney & Kim Arnold
MEDINAH MEN’S RYDER RESULTS
Winners, Team USA 6
Back Row
Mike Pulcanio, Aaron Schoenherr,
Bob Douglass, Angelo Kritikos,
Captain Ryan Potts,
Co-Captain Scott Voytek, Paul Hunter,
John Ropski, Matthew Glucksmann,
and Jeff Sagan
Front Row
Kirk Graves, James Wing, Jay Gottsman,
and Chip Wright
Runners-Up, Team Europe 11
Back Row
Lee Tenzer, John Ekblad, Mark Spears, Bob
Kuehn, Eric Wittenmyer, Tony Graffia Sr., and Ed
Malysiak
Front Row
David Steele, George Rusu, Dave Murray,
Captain Mark Gupta, Co-Captain Bob Pinion,
Brian Alley, and Bob Paul
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Heritage
Days of Yore
“THE JOHNNY APPLESEED OF AMERICAN GOLF”
Tom Bendelow was a prolific
Scottish American golf course
designer during the first half
of the twentieth century. He is
credited with having designed
anywhere from 480 (this
number has been confirmed by
his grandson Stuart Bendelow)
to over 800 courses across a
37-year span. Mr. Bendelow
was one of nine children from
Aberdeen, Scotland, where his
father taught him the game of
golf. Mr. Bendelow and his family
immigrated to the United States
in 1893. His first job was at the
New York Herald newspaper as a
linotype operator (typesetter).
Tom Bendelow was introduced
to A.G. Spalding, the sporting
goods manufacturer. Upon that
introduction, his golf career took
off in earnest. Prior to meeting
A.G. Spalding, Bendelow had
been teaching golf in his spare
time – most notably to the
Pratt family of Standard Oil
Fame, who also commissioned
him to build them a private
six-hole course at their Long
Island estate. A.G. Spalding
hired Bendelow to exclusively
promote the game in the New
York and New Jersey areas. In
1898, the New York City Park
District hired him to redesign and
manage the Van Cortland Park
Golf Course, the country’s first
18-hole municipal golf course.
Bendelow introduced various
innovations to American golfers.
These included the use of reserve
play (tee) times, course marshals,
public player associations, public
golf instruction and training for
caddies. He also believed golf
should be a sport that the public
could play at little to no cost.
About 1900, Bendelow moved to
Chicago to be Spalding’s Director
of Golf Course Development. For
the next 16 years, he crisscrossed
the U.S. and Canada, laying out
courses, providing construction
advice, encouraging players’
associations, and promoting the
growth of the game. Bendelow
also designed park systems – and
even cemeteries – throughout
U.S. and Canada. Bendelow’s
approach to course design is a
“naturalist’s approach” in that
he strove to utilize the natural
features of the chosen site
to maximize advantage. His
courses have often been called
“Olmstedian,” in that his method
of naturalist design was greatly
influenced by the work of
prominent landscape architects
Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. and Jr.
Most of Bendelow’s designs prior
to World War 1 were fairly basic,
focusing more on playability
and ease of construction and
maintenance. “After World War
1, Bendelow’s designs started
to become more strategically
intricate, particularly in his
work for private clubs.
Bendelow left A.G. Spalding
and joined American Park
Builders during this time.
Tom Bendelow, 1930s
“For the next 16 years,
he crisscrossed the
U.S. and Canada,
laying out courses,
providing construction
advice, encouraging
players’ associations,
and promoting the
growth of the game.”
Continued on page 12
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Heritage
Days of Yore
Original Course #3 Map, 1929
“Because of his work
in bringing the game
of golf to the general
public, it is believed
that ‘more people have
learned to play golf
on a Tom Bendelow
designed course than
that of any other golf
course architect.’”
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Continued from page 11
Construction technology and
client budgets greatly advanced
after WW1. These factors gave
Bendelow the time required to
focusing on developing more
challenging layouts.
One of Tom Bendelow’s early
designs was the Atlanta Athletic
Club’s 18-hole course at East
Lake Golf Club, the place where
the great Bobby Jones learned
the game”1 and later became
the inspiration for Augusta
National. “Bendelow is perhaps
best known for his three layouts
at Medinah Country Club.”2
Medinah’s property was originally
farmland on the north and a
forest of oaks on the south.
Lake Kadijah was a swamp. Tom
Bendelow gets much of the
credit, for he drew up the plans
and supervised the construction
of all three courses, drawing on
three decades of experience as
a golf course architect to create
his magnum opus. By the end
of 1926, two years after taking
on the job, Bendelow had seen
No. 1 and No. 2 open and had
drawn up the plans for the
original version of No. 3, which,
after cash-flow shortage, was
finished in 1928. Before 1929 was
finished, Medinah’s board had
won control of the remaining
land south to Lake Street and
instructed Bendelow to redesign
No. 3 appropriately. He did so,
and the new No. 3 was instantly
acclaimed as one of the world’s
greatest, opened in June 19,
1932. Bendelow died just four
years later.
Bendelow was inducted into the
Illinois Golf Hall of Fame in 2005.
“Because of his work in bringing
the game of golf to the general
public, it is believed that ‘more
people have learned to play golf
on a Tom Bendelow designed
course than that of any other
golf course architect.’ ”3 This alone
makes the complete restoration
of Course #2 so unique and
special. The treasure that Tom
Bendelow designed for Course
#2 will only be enhanced and
enjoyed for decades to come!
-Submitted by Blue K. Kelly
Heritage Committee
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Bendelow
ibid
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ibid
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Who’s Hot?
WHO’S HOT?
Lilly Tufo made a hole-in-one on Thursday, August 4. Lilly aced the 18th hole
on Course #1 from 77 yards using a pitching wedge. Hilary Lamon, Mary Kay
Paul, and Jo Davis witnessed the hole-in-one.
Mike Lullo made a hole-in-one on Sunday, August 7. Mike aced the 8th hole on
Course #3 from 153 yards using a 7-iron. Tony Graffia, Bob Stacey and Al Siles
witnessed the hole-in-one.
Grace Nosko made a hole-in-one on Wednesday, August 10. Grace aced
the 5th hole on Course #1 from 102 yards using a 9-wood. Audley Weidman
witnessed the hole-in-one.
John McCallion made a hole-in-one on Sunday, August 14. John aced the 17th
hole on Course #3 from 136 yards using a pitching wedge. Jimmy Aiello, Justin
Gullman, and Jason Storbeck witnessed the hole-in-one.
Above On The Right: Lilly Tufo
Grant Roscich qualified for
the Regional Drive, Chip &
Putt Championship to be held
here at Medinah on Saturday,
September 17.
For more information about the
Drive, Chip & Putt Champioship,
visit https://www.
drivechipandputt.com.
Congratulations to everyone!
Above: Grace Nosko
CADDIE DAY
Monday, October 10
10:30 a.m. – Shotgun, Course #1
4:30 p.m. – Dinner in the Grill
Caddie Day
Volunteers are needed to play with our dedicated caddies. This is a
fun day with no charge to volunteering members. A delightful dinner,
with our caddies, who will choose from an array of prizes donated by
members and spouses.
Members: We need your support and your donations! It’s time to
clean out your garage, basement and overstuffed closets. Bring your
donations to Pete Hermes, Caddie Master. We also accept checks and
Bears/Bulls/Blackhawk tickets. Please sign-up to attend and play some
golf! Sign-up sheets are in the Locker Rooms, or contact Pete Hermes
at 630-438-6808.
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Medinah Country Club is proud to host
Luke Donald’s
ANNUAL TASTE
OF THE FIRST TEE
Monday, September 12th
5:30 p.m. – Tasting Reception
7:30 p.m. – Presentation and Live Auction
Join Luke Donald and special guest
Rory McIlroy for a special Q&A Golf Talk
moderated by the Golf Channel!
The First Tee of Greater Chicago is
dedicated to impacting the lives of young
people by providing educational
programs that build character, instill
life-enhancing values and promote healthy
habits through the game of golf. Luke
Donald serves as an Honorary Chairman and
has directly helped raise nearly $2 million
dollars allowing this program to reach an
estimated 40,000 young people.
This incredible evening will feature gourmet
wine from Terlato Wine Group’s global
portfolio paired with exquisite food.
Special pricing is being offered to all
Medinah members. Please visit https://app.etapestry.com/
onlineforms/FirstTee/2016TasteMCC.html for additional
information and to purchase your ticket. Ticket sales or
reservations will not be handled by Medinah staff.
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SOME
LIKE IT
HOT
Wednesday, October 12
9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Shine bright like a diamond at Medinah’s
Boutique Ladies’ Day Out & Fashion Show
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You are cordially invited to attend
“Ladies’ Day Out & Fashion show”
SOME LIKE IT HOT
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
$70 per person (beverages are by member signature). Reservations by e-­mail, fax or mail-­in.
Limited seating, reserve promptly.
Complimentary Fashion Show, Massage Therapists, and Make-­overs, plus table favors.
Registration from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Boutique Shopping (30 Vendors) Credit cards, checks & cash accepted.
This year, Neiman Marcus will be doing our make-over touchups in the
Transformation Lounge, along with supplying the fashions for our fashion shows.
Lunch 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Active Food Stations
(seafood, pasta, carving, and salad)
You will have assigned table times, make-over appointments,
massage therapist appointment, along with one of the
two Fashion Shows.
Complimentary Vendor Gift Certificate Raffle Baskets
72-­hour cancellation policy in effect.
Please Print Below
E­-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 847-­397-­8956
COMPLETE and e­-mail, fax or mail to:
Karen Kallman
332 S. Elmwood Lane
Palatine, IL 60067
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If you know your guest names, please provide them below:
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Chateau Montelena
Wine Dinner
Friday, October 14
6:00 p.m. – Reception in the Palm
6:45 p.m. – Dinner in the Formal
Adults $130 per person (limit of 4 people per member reservation)
We are excited to introduce
our first dinner with historic
Napa Valley winery - Chateau
Montelena. The winery has
been operating for 135 years,
with first vine planting in 1882.
By the turn of that century, the
winery had grown to be the
7th largest winery in Napa, a
significant achievement even
for that time. Many oenophiles
are drawn to Montelena
wines for the approachability
of their Sauvignon Blanc,
Riesling and Zinfandel, but
also as serious collectors of the
always powerful and complex
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
Montelena put itself on the
global map when its 1973
Chardonnay, created by thenwinemaker Mike Grgich (who
went on to create the beautiful
Grgich Hills wines), captured
first place at the highly debated
1976 Judgement of Paris. They
have been making wonderful,
consistent wines since.
FIRST COURSE
2014 ‘Potter Valley’ Riesling, Napa
Seared Jumbo Diver Scallop
Spiced Fall Squash Purée,
Bosc Pear Chutney
SECOND COURSE
2013 Chardonnay, Napa
Crepe of Confit Pork
Buckwheat Crepe,
Slow Cooked Pork, Brussels Sprouts,
Roasted Apples,
THIRD COURSE
2013 Zinfandel, Calistoga
Gorgonzola Raviolini
Braised Short Rib, Plumped Dates,
Glazed Chestnuts
We will welcome one of their
top executives, Brian Baker
- VP of Sales and Marketing,
to give us a historical and
philosophical perspective of the
winery. The evening will begin
with a reception of passed
hors d’oeuvres and cocktails,
followed by Chef Michael’s
five-course dinner paired with
Montelena wines.
FOURTH COURSE
Comparative Tasting of 2012 Estate Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa and 2005 Estate Cabernet
Sauvignon, Napa (from the Montelena Library)
Beef Ribeye
Meyer Ranch Prime Beef, Celery Root Risotto,
Roasted Fall Mushrooms, Black Truffle Essence
DESSERT
Coffee and Cordial Cart
Pumpkin Tiramisù
Layers of Pumpkin Bread, Caramel,
Sweet Mascarpone and Pumpkin
Reservations can be made by calling
Reception at 630-773-1700 or reserve online at
www.medinahcc.org in the calendar. 72-hour
cancellation policy in effect and will be enforced.
Attire: Sports Jacket Required
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Music on
the Veranda
MUSIC ON THE VERANDA SERIES 2016
Fridays and Saturdays 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Friday September 9 – JEORGE HOLMES is always welcome at Medinah.
Pavarotti to Presley are just a small part of his repertoire. His passion for music
is evident in his performance.
Saturday September 10 – DAVE BYRON will grace you and your guests
with his original compositions, popular cover songs, and pleasing tones.
Dave performs a nice mix of Classical, Jazz, Soft Rock, Latin, Spanish,
and Flamenco.
Friday September 16 – DIVA MONTELL needs no introduction at Medinah.
Born to sing, Diva showcases her incredible talent in all styles of music.
Call for dinner reservations and ask to be seated
on the Veranda 630-773-1700.
Upcoming
Events
At-A-Glance
Labor Day Buffet
Monday, September 5
Attire: Country Club Casual
Lodge: Pig Roast & Fall Shoot
Friday, September 23
Attire: Denim Allowed
LABOR DAY TACO FEST
Monday, September 5
1:00-5:00 p.m. – DJ Wade and Games at the Pool
4:30-8:00 p.m. – Taco Fest on the Pavilion/Picnic Grove
5:30-6:30 p.m. – Mariachi Show
Fiesta like there is no mañana at our first Labor Day Taco Fest! We will have
entertainment and games poolside during the day. Enjoy fresh tacos, a
variety of homemade guacamole and salsa and other traditional dishes in
the evening, while listening to a private 8-piece Mariachi show from Sol de
Oro on the Pavilion. Quench your thirst at our delicious margarita station.
This evening would not be complete without a festive piñata contest. We
will have the contest running every half hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. (ages
12 and under only). Taco ‘bout a good time!
$28 Adult
$14.50 Children (8-12)
$9 Children (4-7)
Member signature for beverages.
LODGE: PIG ROAST & FALL SHOOT
Friday, September 23
5:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to get out and practice before the season
begins! We will be featuring casual shooting with no competition or
games followed by a mouthwatering pig roast.
$25 per person - maximum of 2 guests (party of 4).
Must be 10 years or older.
Member signature for beverages.
Make your reservations early as space fills up quickly!
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FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
Sunday, October 2
1:00-4:00 p.m. – Pavilion (Open Seating)
Bring out your family and friends for an afternoon of food and games
on the Pavilion. Pumpkin bowling, pony rides, and our annual string
donut eating contest will keep the kids entertained. Enjoy a hayride to
the pumpkin patch where every kid is able to pick out their very own
pumpkin to carve or decorate. Witness a giant pumpkin (over 100 lbs!)
transform into a carved masterpiece right before your eyes. In addition
to the buffet, try a variety of homemade chili as our Banquet Sous
Chef Beccie Stanek defends her title as the chili cook-off champion.
Taffy apples and funnel cakes too! Don’t miss this afternoon of fun for
everyone. Guests are welcome.
$28 Adult
$17 Children (4-12)
Children 3 and under are complimentary
Reservations are required (to ensure an accurate pumpkin count).
CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN “BOO BASH”
Friday, October 28
5:00-8:30 p.m.
Ghosts, Goblins, Witches….Boo!
The entire Clubhouse is transformed for this spooktacular event.
Be entertained by a juggling vampire while you wait in line for the
infamous “cart barn of terror” haunted house (recommended for ages 10
and up). A “not so scary” haunted house on the second floor provides
the perfect amount of “spook” for the little ones. A sinister hayride
will leave kids on the edge of their seats! Then capture your scream
in our ghoulish green screen. This bone chilling night will also feature
a bewitching ball crawl, a diabolical balloon twister, a wax hand
station, and many, many, more surprises! When you need a break from
all of the terror, devour some creepy crawly good food and enjoy a
frightening, bubbling, non-alcoholic cocktail. Finally, monster mash the
night away to all of your favorites from DJ Charisma. Bring the family
and enjoy a spooky evening of fun for everyone. Don’t wait, make your
reservation today as this event fills up quickly!
Assigned seating will be throughout the Clubhouse (Formal, Grill,
Palm Lounge, Prefunction, Ballroom, Men’s Card Room) in order to
accommodate as many families as possible. Any special seating
requests should be specified when making your reservation. Limit of
20 people total per member family reservation.
Upcoming
Events
At-A-Glance
Fall Family Festival
Sunday, October 2
Attire: Country Club Casual
Children’s Halloween
Friday, October 28
Attire: Costumes are
encouraged. Denim allowed
if is part of your costume.
Reservations for these events can
be made by calling Reception at
630-773-1700 or reserve
online at www.medinahcc.org
in the calendar. 72-hour
cancellation policy in effect and
will be enforced.
$32 Adult
$25 Children (4-12)
Children 3 and under are complimentary
Member signature for beverages.
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Upcoming
Events
LODGE: FISH FRY
Friday, November 4
5:30 p.m.
The Lodge is in full swing! Come to the Lodge for a delicious meal
and enjoy an evening of relaxed shooting with friends. Make your
reservations soon as this event sells out quickly!
$25 per person (Limit of 4 people per member reservation).
Must be 10 years or older to attend.
Member signature for beverages.
At-A-Glance
Lodge: Fish Fry
Friday, November 4
Attire: Denim is allowed
Truffle Wine Dinner
Friday, November 11
Attire: Sports Jacket Required
Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Thursday, November 24
Attire: Country Club Casual
TRUFFLE WINE DINNER
Friday, November 11
Save-the-Date
6:00-10:00 p.m.
$130 per person. Guests are welcome.
Additional information to follow in the October Messenger.
Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Thursday, November 24
Seatings at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
$38 Adult
$19 Children (8-12)
$9 Children (4-7)
Children 3 and under are complimentary
Member signature for beverages.
No breakfast, lunch, or dinner service on this day.
Thanksgiving-To-Go order form and menu to follow in
the October Messenger.
Reservations for these events can
be made by calling Reception at
630-773-1700 or reserve
online at www.medinahcc.org
in the calendar. 72-hour
cancellation policy in effect and
will be enforced.
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Medinah Ladies Bowling begins Thursday, October 6 at 10:00 a.m. at
Stardust Bowling Alley in Addison (just a few minutes from Medinah).
Medinah
Ladies Bowling
Sign up for the first half; October 3 through December 15.
We bowl from 10:00 a.m. until noon, and then enjoy lunch at the
Clubhouse. Perfect!
You don't have to be a good bowler, just come and enjoy the fun.
Don't miss out, sign up is going on now in the Ladies Locker Room or
call Jean Gorski at 630-894-4224 or Marcia Langos at 847-381-8027
C-NOTES RETURN
Our next C-Notes Tournament is September 17. Mark your calendar!
C-Notes Return
Arrival – Check in with the Golf Shop.
7:15 a.m. - Register and pay $150 entry fee in Grill
7:30 a.m. – Team Pairing (blind draw) – Grill
8:30 a.m. – Shotgun Start
Eligibility: Member with golfing privileges and desire to
meet and compete.
Format: Two man team paired by blind draw; better ball plus
combined net.
Entry Fee: $150 per member– part is allocated to skins pot, remaining
divided among half the teams.
Now is your opportunity, join the fun!
Call or e-mail Brett Hockenberry at 630-773-1701
or [email protected] to be added to the e-mail invitation list.
–Brett Hockenberry
Assistant Golf Professional
[email protected]
630-773-1701
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9 Hole Women
Women
9 Hole
2016
Swing For The Rings
–Kary Grane
9 Hole Chairwoman
[email protected]
2016 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tournament of Champions
Tuesday, September 13
Handiwork Harvest
Tuesday, September 20
18 Hole Women
A
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–Chris DeVries
18 Hole Chairwoman
[email protected]
Tournament of Champions
Wednesday, September 28
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TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
“Ring-a-Ding-Ding”
Tuesday, September 13
8:30 a.m. Check In/Breakfast in the Ladies Library
9:00 a.m. Shotgun
Lunch and prizes immediately following play in the
Formal Dining Room. Every 9 holer is welcome to play
in the Tournament of Champions and stay for luncheon;
however, only those who have qualified will be eligible
for prizes. To register, e-mail your name and member
number to:
Chairwoman Paula Reynolds [email protected]
HANDIWORK HARVEST
Tuesday, September 20
8:30 a.m. – Check-in and Grab ‘n Go Snack
9:00 a.m. – Shotgun
Lunch follows golf. Each golfer brings something
handcrafted or something you made yourself to use
as prizes. Suggested value is $20 to $25. Please do not
gift wrap your item. Sign up via e-mail.
Chairwoman: Cindy Christensen
[email protected]
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
“Champions Revisited”
Wednesday, September 28
The following winners will be eligible to play in the
Tournament of Champions:
Opening Scramble – winning team
Bendelow Cup – winning team
Summer Tournament – winning team and players
who win 3 out of 5 matches
Kadijah Tournament – winners in each flight
Best Ball – winning team
Club Championship – winners in each flight
Golf Charities – winners
Solheim Cup – winning team
Golden Girls Tournament – winner in each flight
Grandmothers’ Tournament – winner
Wunce Wuzzers – winner
Weekly 5 point event winners in each flight.
Continental breakfast followed by shotgun start.
The Golf Shop will post Tournament of Champions
golf scores as a tournament score.
Chairwoman: Katie Hillegass [email protected]
KADIJAH TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Flight One
Overall Ladies Kadijah Champions
Jean & Brooke Bettis
Women’s
Golf Results
Runners-Up
Jeanine Lundstrom & Denise Radek
Flight Two
First Place
Marcia Knuepfer & Laura Griggs
Runners-Up
Tigi Dixon & Gilmary Andrews
Flight Three
First Place
Doreen Bickford & Lilly Tufo
Runners-Up
Linda Colander & Deb Dunbar
SUMMER TOURNAMENT RESULTS
First Place – Sugar Pops
Chairwoman Denise Radek,
Elaine Pope, Jean Mitchell, Jeanine
Lundstrom, Evelyn Fennell, Captain
Carey Fennell, Nancy Smith, Roberta
Cleary, Rita Pigott, Peggy Horvath (sub),
Gayle Dominicis, and Elke Roberts
(not pictured, Karen Kallman).
Runners-Up – Frosted Flakes
Ellie Fredrickson, Ruth Lake, Katie Hillegass, Sharon Bernardo, Sunny
Kocour, Caroline Ward, Cindy Yavari, Diane Jedlinski, Linda Colander,
Hilary Lamon, Marty Edwards, Doreen Bickford
COUPLES’ CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Overall Champion – Ron and Laura Griggs
Low Gross Champion – Dave and Becky Roscich
Low Net Champion – Carl and Susan Pellettieri
WOMEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Overall Champion – Rebecca Roscich
Runner-Up – Blue K. Kelly
Above: 2016 Women’s Club
Champion Rebecca Roscich
Kadijah Tournament
Results from
Saturday, May 14
and Sunday, May 15
Summer Tournament
Results from
Wednesday, June 15,
June 22, June 29,
July 6, and July 13
Couples’ Championship
Results from
Sunday, July 31
Women’s Club Championship
Results from
Tuesday, August 16 and
Wednesday, August 17
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At-a-Glance
At-A-Glance Schedule of Events
SEPTEMBER
September 3 & 4 – Men’s Club & Class
September 5 – Mens’ Club & Class - Final Round
September 5 – Labor Day Taco Fest
September 9 – Music on the Veranda: Jeorge Holmes
September 10 – Music on the Veranda: Dave Byron
September 11 – Special Meeting of the Voting Membership 7:00 p.m.
September 13 – 9H Women’s Tournament of Champions
September 16 – Music on the Veranda: Diva Montell
September 16 – Officers and Directors Recognition Dinner
September 20 – 9H Women’s Handiwork Harvest
September 22 – The Evans Scholars & Charles Colander Memorial Outing
September 23 – Lodge: Pig Roast & Fall Shoot
September 24 & 25 – Bendelow Cup
September 28 – 18H Women’s Tournament of Champions
September 30 – Officers and Directors Alumni Golf Outing
OCTOBER
October 2 – Family Fall Festival
October 4 – 9H Women’s Closing Breakfast
October 5 – 18H Women’s Closing Breakfast
October 7 – Nine and Dine
October 10 – Caddie Day
October 12 – Ladies Day Out & Fashion Show
October 14 – Wine Dinner
October 21 – Lodge: Steak Dinner
October 28 – Children’s Halloween Party
NOVEMBER
November 4 – Lodge: Fish Fry / Lodge Opens
November 11 – Truffle Wine Dinner
November 16 – New Member Reception at the Lodge
November 24 – Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Please see the Medinah calendar at www.medinahcc.org
for additional details and reservation information.
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Officers
PRESIDENT
BRUCE D’ANGELO
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
TREASURER MICHAEL D. SCIMO
[email protected]
JOSEPH R. GATTONE [email protected]
SECRETARY
WILLIAM R. KUEHN
[email protected]
EX-OFFICIO
MATTHIAS A. LYDON [email protected]
Directors & Committee Chairs
FINANCE
VICE CHAIRMAN
JOSEPH R. [email protected]
GEORGE V. [email protected]
GOLF VICE CHAIRMAN
HENRY A. DOMINICIS
TIM MURPHY
[email protected]
[email protected]
GREEN
VICE CHAIRMAN
ROCCO F. PALMI
BLUE K. KELLY
[email protected]
[email protected]
BLUE K. KELLY
[email protected]
WILLIAM R. KUEHN
[email protected]
HERITAGE
LEGAL & BYLAWS AND GRIEVANCE
MEMBER DEVELOPMENT
VICE CHAIRMAN
MEMBERSHIP
VICE CHAIRMAN
DAVID H. LATHAM
[email protected]
GEORGE V. [email protected]
PLANNING
VICE CHAIRMAN
MICHAEL D. [email protected]
SCOTT W. [email protected]
PROGRAMS
VICE CHAIRMAN
JOHN A. DUGGAN JR.
[email protected]
BRIAN H. [email protected]
TECHNOLOGY
VICE CHAIRMAN
BRIAN H. [email protected]
JOHN A. DUGGAN JR.
[email protected]
SCOTT W. KILREA
[email protected]
TIM MURPHY [email protected]
Management & Staff
GENERAL MANAGER
(630) 438-6825 – ROBERT A. SERECI
[email protected]
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
(630) 438-6830 – MARK [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF GOLF
(630) 438-6801 – MARTIN [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS
(630) 438-6850 – CURTIS TYRRELL
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF CATERING
(630) 438-6826 – SUZANNE JARKA
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
(630) 438-6800 – DANZA DUFFNER
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP DEV’T & MKTG
(630) 438-6805– DAWN SIEBENHAAR
[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP ADMINISTRATOR
(630) 438-6821– CARYN FARM
[email protected]
Departments
MEMBER ACCOUNTS
CATERING & EVENT PLANNING
GOLF SHOP
STANDS / LODGE
RESERVATIONS (630) 438-6842 – NANCY [email protected]
(630) 438-6832 – RENEE ALLEN
[email protected]
(630) 773-1701 –GOLF REGISTRATION & PROFESSIONALS
(630) 438-6889 – ARTURO MEDINA
[email protected]
Grill & Formal
Dining Room
Long slacks and closed toe shoes are
required for men if seated in the Formal
Dining Room. Jackets are not required for
dinner in the Formal Dining Room or Grill.
Breakfast
Tues.–Fri. 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sat. & Sun. 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
Tues.–Sun. 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Dinner
Tues.–Sun. 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oasis
(Weather Dependent)
Food Service
Tues.–Sun. 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Beverage Service
Tues.–Sun. 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Stand #1,& #3
Tues.–Fri. 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat. & Sun. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Mecca
(Weather Dependent)
Tues. & Wed. 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thurs. & Fri. 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat. & Sun. 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Golf Shop
Tues.–Fri. 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat. & Sun. 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Practice Facility
Tues.–Fri. 7:00 AM - DUSK
Sat & Sun 6:30 AM - DUSK
Pool
(Weather Dependent)
Mon. - Closed
Tues. & Wed. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thurs.–Sun. 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
(630) 773-1700 – RECEPTION
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Bendelow Cup
25
Pool: Weather Dependent
Hours To Be Determined
18
Pool: Weather Dependent
Hours To Be Determined
Special Meeting of the
Voting Membership
7:00 p.m.
12
11
CLUB CLOSED
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CLUB CLOSED
19
CLUB CLOSED
No Dinner Service
LABOR DAY BUFFET
Men’s Club & Class
Final Round
5
MONDAY
Men’s Club & Class
4
SUNDAY
14
13
9 Hole Women
27
18 Hole Women’s
Tournament of Champions
Bandits Closing Dinner
28
18 Hole Women
MMS – Course #1
29
Officers & Directors
Alumni Golf Outing
30
The Evans Scholars & Charles MMS – Course #1
Colander Memorial Outing Lodge: Pig Roast
Course #1
& Fall Shoot
Bandits
9 Hole Women’s
Handiwork Harvest
23
POOL CLOSED
22
Officers and Directors
Recognition Dinner
Music on the Veranda
Diva Montell
POOL CLOSED
16
POOL CLOSED
Music on the Veranda
Jeorge Holmes
Bendelow Cup
24
Pool: Weather Dependent
Hours To Be Determined
18 Hole Women
C-Notes
17
18 Hole Women
Music on the Veranda
Dave Byron
Pool: Weather Dependent
Hours To Be Determined
Camp Medinah Breakfast
Music on the Veranda
Chuck & Regina
10
18 Hole Women
Camp Medinah
9
Men’s Club & Class
3
S ATUR DAY
Nine & Dine – Course #1
2
FRIDAY
POOL CLOSED
21
MMS – Course #1
15
POOL CLOSED
MMS – Course #1
8
MMS – Course #1
1
THURSDAY
POOL CLOSED
20
Bandits
9 Hole Women’s
Tournament of Champions 18 Hole Women
POOL CLOSED
18 Hole Women
7
CLUB CLOSED
WEDNESDAY
Bandits
‘1 6
6
TUESDAY
September
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24
30 16
23
31
CLUB CLOSED
CLUB CLOSED
CLUB CLOSED
CLUB CLOSED
Caddie Day
COLUMBUS DAY
10
CLUB CLOSED
9
Fall Family Festival
12
11
19
26
18
25
Lunch Service in the
Men’s Card Room Only
Ladies Day Out
and Fashion Show
18 Hole Women’s
Closing Breakfast
5
WEDNESDAY
9 Hole Women’s
Closing Breakfast
TUESDAY
4
3
MONDAY
2
SUNDAY
‘1 6
October
27
20
13
6
THURSDAY
Children’s Halloween Party
28
Lodge: Steak Dinner
21
Wine Dinner
14
Nine & Dine – Course #1
7
FRIDAY
29
22
15
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PRESORTED
FIRST-CLASS MAIL
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
MEDINAH, IL
PERMIT NO. 6
Medinah Country Club
6N001 Medinah Road
Medinah, Illinois 60157-9653
New charitable women’s Group
100 WOMEN WHO CARE
Please join us on Thursday, October 6 at 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Please feel free to bring
a friend, member or
non-member!
We are a new group within our club dedicated to assisting nonprofit organizations that
serve our community, meeting up to four times each year in April, June, August and
October. At each meeting, members may nominate a local 501(c)3 charity to receive a
donation for the given month. Three charities will be randomly chosen. After a five-minute
presentation, members will vote by casting a secret ballot. The charity with the most
votes receives our donation and 100WWC members will write a $100 check on the spot
to the winning organization. If you miss a meeting, just send in your check. Membership
represents a $400 annual commitment.
Elegantly simple!
We welcome your questions, you may contact any one of us:
Linda Colander
Peggi D’Angelo
Peggy Horvath
(630) 435-1704 [email protected]
(630) [email protected]
(630) [email protected]
Ladies Book Club
JOIN THE MONTHLY LADIES BOOK CLUB
We will meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Ladies Library on the first Thursday of each month.
Afterwards, we will enjoy an optional à la carte lunch.
In September, we are reading “The Rainbow Comes and Goes” by Anderson Cooper and Gloria
Vanderbilt. We will discuss it at our October meeting.
No need to sign up, just come and join us. Your guests are welcome.