Membership News | May 2013

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H H H H H A Platinum Club of America

Legacy Members Embody Club’s Past, Present, and Future This spring, the Union Club welcomed new members Jim Hoyt and Callie Hoyt Cornett, who represent the fourth and fifth generations of the Hoyt family to belong to the club. Surprisingly, although Jim and Callie communicate regularly, neither was aware that the other had decided to join. “It’s a happy coincidence,” said Jim. Jim and Callie’s ancestors include three Union Club presidents, beginning with James H. Hoyt, whose portrait hangs in the Reading Room. His son, Elton Hoyt 2nd, is pictured in a photograph hanging in the club’s lower corridor. Another photograph in the same location features Elton (Pete) Hoyt III, Jim’s late father. Jim’s mother and Callie’s grandmother, Barbara Hoyt, is a current member. Continued on page 3

Legacy members Callie Hoyt Cornett and Jim Hoyt

The Power of 140

Outstanding!

Goal In Sight. Campaign Continues. “We are very close to meeting or even exceeding the goal of the Power of 140 membership challenge,” said Marketing, Membership, and Program Director Sally Weinberg. The membership challenge and the benefits it offers new members and their proposers extend through July. “Let’s continue to grow our already vibrant membership,” Weinberg urged.

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Committee Involvement Adds Value to Your Membership Dear Members, Serving on a committee is one of the most enjoyable aspects of Union Club membership. It provides opportunities to be creative, brainstorm, and interact with fellow members in a fun atmosphere while generating new programs and events. It’s also great way to build new relationships. Involve yourself in the fiber of your club! Call me or Sally Weinberg to learn how.

See you at the club, Claudio Caviglia

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Meet New Members Michael Barkoukis is president of SouthWest Urology and immediate past president of the Parma Community General Hospital medical staff. Hope is vice chair of the Department of Nutrition at CWRU School of Medicine. They have three children. Michael is a scuba diver and fisherman. Joseph Bauer is founder and principal of Bauer Advising. He was previously chief legal counsel of Lubrizol Corporation for some 20 years. He and Gloria have three adult daughters and are avid fly fishers and golfers. They reside near Ann Arbor, Mich., but maintain a home in Solon. Michael Bee is managing director of Boyd Watterson Asset Management and a trustee of Lake Erie College. Michelle is a teacher. They have two daughters and just completed a total renovation of their 100-year-old Cleveland Heights home. They often visit their second home in Chicago. Anthony Constantine is a senior manager with Ciuni & Panichi. His fiancé, Elizabeth Mekker, is an assistant real estate manager with CB Richard Ellis. They live downtown and savor all the city has to offer. Tony and Beth will marry in January.

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Robert Gudbranson is chief financial officer of Invacare and serves on the board of the Cleveland Orchestra. He and his wife, Joon-Li Kim, support many organizations. They live in Cleveland Heights and have two children. Robert Horton is vice president of marketing for AkzoNobel Paints North America. He is on the boards of Beaumont School and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. Rob and Liz have three children and live in Chagrin Falls. James Hoyt is sales director and managing partner of Essar Steel Minnesota. Fofie owns Falls Travel, Chagrin Falls. Jim is on the board of Lochland School, Geneva, N.Y. He is a member of the band Fat City Rock ‘n’ Roll, plays squash, and enjoys boating and fishing. The couple have four grown children. George Hunter is an associate in Jones Day’s mergers and acquisitions practice. He lives downtown and is building a home in Tremont with his fiancée Caitlin Kozan, an associate in Jones Day’s banking and finance practice. Brian Kelly is a partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he leads the Lake Erie market mergers and acquisitions practice. Katie is a dentist with Williams Family Dental. They live in Westlake with their 4-year-old twins. Douglas Kisgen is an organizational consultant and personality expert. He recently sold a company that twice made Inc. magazine’s list of America’s 5,000 fastest-growing private companies. Doug and Kate have five children and live in Kansas City, Kan. Philip Kushner is an attorney at Kushner & Hamed. He plays piano with area bluegrass and rockabilly bands and enjoys tennis, squash, and running. Phil and Judy, an interior designer, live in Shaker Heights and have two grown sons. Sean-Michael Kvacek is director of investment relations and marketing for a boutique hedge fund. Earlier in his career, he taught business English in Spain. He is on the board of Opera Circle in Cleveland and loves music, culture, travel, and photography.

Calla Cornett is an assistant vice president and wealth strategist with Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth. Adam is a senior attorney with ABA Insurance Services. Callie and Adam have a baby girl. They love to boat and spend time with family.

Thomas McDonald is president and CEO of McDonald Partners. He is chairman of the board of trustees of the MetroHealth System and board president of the Shoreby Club. Tom and Carol live in Bratenahl and have two grown sons. They enjoy boating and relaxing on the Lake Erie islands.

Pamela Davis is dean of CWRU School of Medicine and vice president of medical affairs. She and Jim Herget, an independent search consultant, were recently married. “[We] believe in working on our health, second chances, and good things for tomorrow,” wrote Pam from the couple’s honeymoon retreat on St. John Island.

Nicholas Rennillo is vice president with Veritext Legal Solutions. Cristina is a manager at Rosetta. Both are active in the Northern Ohio Italian American Foundation, and Nick is on the executive board of Alta House. They enjoy skiing, golfing, running, yoga, and Cleveland sports. www.theunionclub.org | 216-621-4230

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Michael Forde Ripich is president of AT&F Steel, an international company that fabricates largescale components for a broad array of industries. He lives in Rocky River and likes to sail and travel. John Saada is a partner at Jones Day and the cochair of its funds services practice. He is on several boards, including the Association for Corporate Growth, the Positive Education Program, and the United Way of Greater Cleveland. He and Eliza live in Pepper Pike and have two sons. Katherine Stovsky is a student at ClevelandMarshall College of Law. She will work as a summer associate at Jones Day. Katie lives downtown and enjoys exploring the city. She and her father, Richard, are training for a half-marathon. Mark Taylor is professor of accountancy at the Weatherhead School of Management. Effective July 1, he will be chair of the school’s Department of Accountancy. He is a runner and cyclist and an instrument-rated private pilot. Mark and his wife, Rozann Riches, have five children. Thomas Welsh is a partner at Calfee, Halter & Griswold. He is an avid Cleveland sports fan and is on the board of directors of the Cleveland Baseball Federation. Tom lives in North Royalton and plays basketball and golf. Charles Zellmer is a member of McDonald Hopkins and chair of the firm’s business department. Ann is an attorney with the Cleveland Clinic. Both are active volunteers and non-profit board members. They have spent the last two summers bicycling in Europe and are scuba divers and golfers. They have two daughters.

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“Ask [Jim] about the ring he wears. I believe it’s the same ring you will see on the hand of James H. Hoyt in the Reading Room,” wrote recently deceased member Ned Whelan, who valued legacy members, in his endorsement letter for Jim. “Ned was always fascinated by that,” said Jim, noting that he owns the ring but rarely wears it. Knowledge of club history is one of the gifts that legacy members can offer, according to Jim and Callie. “Just as important, legacy members reflect the fact that people are staying in Cleveland, that they believe in the city and the continuing relevance of the club,” said Callie, whose professional colleague, Geoffrey Williams, the club’s treasurer, encouraged her to join. While Jim and Callie are at opposite ends of the career spectrum, both cite professional advantages among their reasons for joining. For Jim, whose business requires extensive travel, reciprocal club privileges are appealing. Callie welcomes the opportunity to network with new and established professionals. “As a kid, it was hugely impressive to come to the club and meet the captains of industry who were here,” said Jim, who remembers frequent lunches at the club with his dad. “It’s wonderful that the club has been beautifully maintained yet also modernized to be highly functional for today’s members.”

Private Lives

In Memoriam

Members Honored for Achievements in Public Relations

Thanks for the Memories

Two club members were honored at the annual awards program of the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Joe Marinucci, president and CEO of the Downtown Cleveland Alliance, won the John W. Hill Award, which is granted to Cleveland-area chief executives who demonstrate a keen, career-long appreciation of public relations.

Rick Batyko, president of the Regional Marketing Alliance of Northeast Ohio (Cleveland Plus), received the Lighthouse Award, which honors senior public relations professionals for their career accomplishments.

DO YOU HELP CLEVELAND KIDS? Do you coach, tutor, or otherwise help children who live in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District? We want to share your story. Contact Sally Weinberg ([email protected]). 3

Over the past year, 11 members passed away. We salute them for their personal attributes, professional achievements, and civic and philanthropic contributions. Above all, we cherish them as friends and colleagues. We will observe a moment of silence in their honor at the annual meeting.

Bourne P. Dempsey Joseph T. Gorman George Gund III William R. Joseph Karen Lux Ruth Newell Edgar Ostendorf Dudley J. Taw Tinkham Veale II Edward P. Whelan Dr. Norman Zaworski

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Food and Beverage

Special Opportunities

Buy Discounted Broadway Series Tickets

Dinner Showcases Gems From the Emerald Isle Whiskey lovers throughout 400 years have cherished Ireland’s Old Bushmills Distillery. Discover why at the Bushmills Dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 30. Bushmills, Bushmills 10, Bushmills 16, Bushmills Black Bush, and Bushmills Honey will pair, respectively, with spiced squash bouchee, chilled tart cherry soup, praline seared duck breast, veal tenderloin medallions, and lavender cake. Spirits expert Joe DuLuca will guide the exploration. Call for reservations.

Up and Coming

Reserve Your Place at Summer’s Best Golf Outing

Call the club to purchase discounted tickets to two KeyBank Broadway Series performances.

GUYS AND DOLLS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 7:30 PM Hanna Theatre Lower-level seating $56 per ticket (non-refundable)

THE LION KING TUESDAY, JULY 23, 7:30 PM State Theatre Main-floor seating $62 per ticket (non-refundable)

Parking in our garage is complimentary, and dinner at the club is the perfect preface to each performance. Tickets will be billed to your club account. Call soon, as quantities are limited.

Technology

Fitness and Wellness

Step Into the City With the Walking Club

Make your reservations today through May 31 for the Union Club’s annual golf outing at noon on Tuesday, June 18, at Kirtland Country Club. All members and their guests are invited to participate. Leave your desk for a healthy walk in the city. No need to change clothes. Just grab your walking shoes, invite a friend, and join us!

FORMAT: Mini shotgun players in teams of four SCORING: TBD PRICE: Kirtland non-members, $160 plus tax; Kirtland members, $125 plus tax

Includes use of the driving range, a welcome from Kirtland Pro Tim Bennett, a cookout lunch, and a follow-up cocktail reception. Contact the Fitness Center for more information. Tune up for this great event!

“The golf outing has come to be a time when our foursome can spend four-plus hours having a relaxing good time. The day is well planned, and the food is excellent. I wouldn’t miss it.”



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— Lou Masterson

Be Safe in Cyberspace

WHO: Union Club members and their guests WHEN: 12:30 to 1 p.m., every Wednesday, May through August

“Safe Computing in a Digital World,” the third event in the Technology and You Series, will introduce ways to secure information stored and exchanged digitally. Eric A. Vanderburg, MBA, CISSP, director of cybersecurity at Jurinnov, will lead the luncheon presentation at noon on Friday, May 17.

“Cyberspace is a dangerous world. This seminar will demonstrate that protecting yourself doesn’t have to be difficult.”

WHERE: Meet at the Fitness Center. A staff member will lead the group on a downtown walking route.

HEALTHY LIVING TIP

Munch a piece of celery after drinking red wine to naturally scrub away stain and brighten your teeth.

— Tim Opsitnick Technology Committee member

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May

Coming Events RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Check the Union Club website at www.theunionclub.org for details about standing monthly events, including Dividend Happy Hour (1st and 3rd Thursdays) and Just Lunch (last Tuesdays).

BREAKFAST WITH LEADERS WED, 5/8, 7:30 AM D. Scott Looney, head of Hawken School since 2006, has enlivened the campus and inspired the community by launching the school’s Readiness Initiative and developing the urban extension campus in University Circle. More than an educator and administrator, he is a widely published author and lecturer. A members-only event; $20 plus tax and service charge; includes breakfast and parking.

ANNUAL MEETING AND PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION WED, 5/15 Meeting at 5 p.m.; reception at 5:30 p.m. Review the past fiscal year and then celebrate with incoming and outgoing officers and board members.

TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY AND YOU, EVENT III: SAFE COMPUTING IN A DIGITAL WORLD FRI, 5/17, 12 PM

Gather tips for securing information stored and exchanged digitally. $27 plus tax and service charge; includes lunch and parking.

BUSHMILLS WHISKEY TASTING THURS, 5/30, 6 PM Spirits expert Joe DuLuca leads the exploration of whiskies from the Emerald Isle’s Old Bushmills distillery throughout a sumptuous five-course dinner. $65 plus tax and service charge; includes parking.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH SUN, 5/12, 11:30 AM This fabulous annual brunch is worthy of all the special women in your life – one of the club’s great family gatherings!

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BREAK The club will close Friday, May 24, at 2:30 p.m. and will reopen Tuesday, May 28.

Group Exercise GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES ARE FREE All classes except yoga are free of charge. Class reservations are required, with a minimum of two participants. Yoga classes are $20 per class or $75 for five classes. Please contact the Fitness Center for a complete class schedule.

FITNESS CENTER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND HOURS Friday, May 24, closes at 2:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26, open 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday, May 27, closed.

Save the Date BREAKFAST WITH LEADERS WED, 6/12, 7:30 AM Featuring Christopher Connor, chairman and CEO, Sherwin-Williams Company.

SUMMER IN THE CITY PARTY FRI, 8/9 Mark your calendar now!

ANNUAL GOLF OUTING TUES, 6/18, 12 PM Register until May 31 for a day of golf and fellowship at Kirtland Country Club. Includes lunch and follow-up cocktail reception. $160 plus tax; Kirtland members, $125 plus tax. BLIND WHISKEY TASTING THURS, 6/20, 5:30 PM Get to know Cleveland Whiskey.

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Did You Know? The Union Club houses one of the area’s most significant collections of works by regional artists. Preserving and growing the collection is the mission of the Union Club Foundation. This oil painting, “Washer Women” (1889) by John F. Kavanagh (18541898), hangs in the Main Dining Room.

Board of Trustees and Officers William H. Coquillette President Brent D. Ballard Vice President and Secretary Geoffrey B. C. Williams Treasurer Linda L. Bluso Howard B. Edelstein Art J. Falco Randell McShepard Jakki Nance Billie K. Rawot Cynthia V. Schulz Daniel P. Walsh Jeffrey J. Weaver Eric V. Bacon Ex-Officio

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