Summer
dining & events
Members talk
Club connections
Club basketball
team’s big win
THE FORT WORTH CLUB
ESTABLISHED 1885
Building
Con
nections
A Platinum Club of America
Summer 2012
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CONTENTS
The Fort Worth Club Magazine | Summer 2012
Feature
10
Building Connections
Junior and Chairman level members talk
Club connections and relationship-building
18
Letter to the Membership
4
Cory Curry, Club Junior Advisor
Departments
6
News: What’s happening around the Club
8
Welcome New Members
16 Connections: Remembering Mr. Bailey
17 Tenant Spotlight: Hodges Company
18 Wedding Spotlight:
Sawyer Powers & Drew Davison
19 20 Employee Spotlight:
Meghan Defreeuw, Wedding Coordinator
Athletic Center: Club basketball team’s
big NACAD win
22 Club Events & Programming
26 Club Connections: A photo gallery
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Letter from the Club Junior Advisor
Board of
Governors
Cory Curry, Vice President, Wells Fargo Commercial Banking
2012-2013
Tim Carter, President
Michael Appleman
Larry Brogdon
Jon Brumley
Pam Drenner
Jim Estill
Walter Fortney
Arnie Gachman
Randy Gideon
Paul Greenwell
Albon Head
Grant James
Lynn Montgomery
John Proctor
Beth Rivers
John Robinson
Junior Advisor
Cory Curry
D
ear Members,
The desire to build business connections is a primary reason many new
members join The Fort Worth Club, especially members under the age
of 40, who are classified as Junior members.
Cory Curry
I have come to realize the Club is full of very successful individuals and community leaders who
care about the next generation and want to help them achieve their goals. There is no better place
in Tarrant County to meet business professionals who truly care about your personal and
professional growth.
This will sound simple, but showing up to a Club event is the first and most important step to
maximizing the benefits at the Club. It is very difficult to not meet someone new or learn more about
an individual you didn’t know before. Taking this first step is often the hardest.
In my experience, the most proactive way to build relationships is to become involved in a Club event
Membership
Committee
or program. Involvement can mean serving on committees, helping plan a Club event, or simply
Albon Head, Chairman
Larry Autrey
Michelle Aurzada
John Black
Kim Booker
Debby Brown
Freddie Caram
Rhonda Crass
Cory Curry
Michael Dawson
Joseph DeWoody
Pam Drenner
Robert Early
David Goodroe
Yvonne Harrison
Grant James
Sid Johnston
Cheryl Kimberling
J.R. Labbe
Don Marable
Michael Mayes
Carl Moody
Brian Newby
David Parker
John Robinson
Mentor Dinner Series, a Membership Committee member, a 20/20 Vision Planning Committee
attending Steak Night. I have served as a Junior Activities Committee member, co-chair of the Junior
member, and am currently the Club’s Junior Advisor. The more involved you are, the easier it is to
grow relationships within the membership. Read more on how members at all levels have built
connections at the Club on page 10.
But joining the Club with the intent to only build business relationships can limit your potential
opportunities and overall Club experience. Approaching membership with the mentality of building
personal relationships can benefit more in the long run.
Business connections are important, but more meaningful
opportunities for community involvement and even new,
THE FORT WORTH CLUB
cherished friendships can come your way if your approach
Summer 2012
is focused on building an all-encompassing relationship,
regardless of how long you have been a member.
Sincerely,
The Fort Worth Club
306 West Seventh Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Main: 817-336-7211
Fax: 817-335-7737
www.fortworthclub.com
For editorial and advertising
information:
Celestina Blok, Marketing Manager
817-338-3462
[email protected]
Cory Curry
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Magazine
Fort Worth Club Magazine • Summer 2012
Photography: Glen Ellman,
Erin Blinn & Fort Worth Club staff
www.fortworthclub.com
and the Jessicas. And the Victors, Michelles and Davids. We believe a bank is only as successful
as the people it serves, so we make sure to put our customers first. If your current bank isn’t as
considerate, consider a new bank.
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NEWS
Summer 2012
Club sous chef
wins cooking
competition
Executive Sous Chef Matt
Seasock took first place in the
Ben E. Keith One Pot Stage
cooking competition, where he
competed against 14 area chefs
in a one-hour cook-off. Each
chef’s four-portion course was
prepared entirely in a single
pot. Seasock also went home
with the Best of Show award for
most points earned overall. Athletic Center launches Core
Performance Studio
Featuring equipment Pilates, Kinesis and
Seasock prepared stuffed flounder
along with spring vegetable
ragout, savory bread dumplings,
petite herb salad and champagne
butter sauce. He said besides
Ben E. Keith American Culinary
Federation Judge Bernard Urban,
Matt Seasock, American Culinary
Federation Judge Kevin Storm.
CoreAlign private and small group training,
the Athletic Center’s new Core Performance
Studio is now open. The Athletic Center will add
the new High Intensity Training H.I.T. Studio
winning the competition, his favorite part was the
intensive practice and preparation. Executive Chef
Timothy Prefontaine said, “I congratulate Matt for
representing The Fort Worth Club so well.”
next, scheduled to open late summer and offer
CrossFit, athletic performance and functional
training for private and small group sessions.
Basketball team wins
gold in NACAD
tournament
For the first time in the history of the Club’s
participation in the NACAD (North American
Association of Club Athletic Directors) annual
basketball tournament, the team won gold in
the Masters’ Division in April in Seattle, knocking
off the Multnomah Athletic Club for first place
in overtime. The team was comprised of
Jeff Kalbfleisch, Mark Benson, Mark Perkins,
Bob Straight, and Jim Lacamp, coached by
Elton Hyder. The Club will host the tournament
in 2013. Read more about the win on page 20.
Mark Perkins, left, guards a Washington Athletic Club player.
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stability, thank you for the privilege of serving you for a century.
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Barbara Clark, Janie Anderson, Keri Steele, Zach Clark
Focus on New Members
Welcome
Please welcome the following new members who joined the Club in January, February, and March. The Club would like to thank all new
member sponsors. We look forward to your future support in introducing new members to the Club. – Denise Harmon, Membership Director
David Antonelli
J. Taylor & Associates
Sponsor: Kim Booker
Charles Arnold
XTO Energy, Inc.
Emily Arnold
Homemaker
Sponsor: Win Ryan
Griff Babb
Whitley Penn
Jennifer Babb
Homemaker
Sponsor: John Vallance
Michael Berry
Hillwood Properties
Marilyn Berry
Homemaker
Sponsor: Albon Head
Holly Blocker
PlainsCapital Bank
David Cannon
BNSF Railway
Sponsor: Lynn Montgomery
Don Burk
Star-Telegram
Marie Burk
Homemaker
Reinstatement
Brandon Clark
Kastner Land Services
Sponsor: Stephen Clark
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Zachary Clark
Finley Resources
Barbara Clark
Homemaker
Sponsor: Stephen Clark
Kelli Frazier
Thos S. Byrne
Kyle Frazier
Covenant Construction
Sponsor: John Black
Ryan Cormier
Ratio Digital Media
Sponsor: John Black
Courtney Garner
Community Trust Bank
Sponsor: Grant James
John Cox
H.M. Bettis, Inc.
Reinstatement
Jonathan Gentry
Kincaid’s Groc. Inc.
Sponsor: Michael Dawson
Asad Dean
Texas Oncology, PA
Sponsor: Bob Mitchell
Matthew Geske
FW Chamber of Commerce
Carmen Geske
Homemaker
Reinstatement
Mike Doyle
Cornerstone Assistance Network
Donna Doyle
Cornerstone Assistance Network
Sponsors: Rush Vann, David Doyle
& Marcus Johnson
Don Duffield
Retired
Carole Duffield
Homemaker
Reinstatement
Dillon Farish
Horizon Resources
Caroline Farish
North Texas Specialty Physicians
Sponsor: Matt Midkiff
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Jeff Geyer
C&G Contracting, LLC
Laura Geyer
C&G Contracting, LLC
Sponsor: Harold Benefield
Kenny Gunter
Gunter Land Services
Kyla Gunter
Student
Sponsor: Cheryl Kimberling
Chris Hammack
Titan Operating, LLC
Winnie Hammack
Homemaker
Sponsor: Jon Brumley
Blake Harris
Ameriprise Financial
Sponsor: Richard Minker
Stephanie Hess
Brashier Crosby
Timothy Hess
Balfour Beatty
Sponsor: Michelle Aurzada
Charles Hodges
Hodges PR Services
Elisabeth Hodges
Student
Sponsor: Thomas Hodges
Douglas Hooten
MedStar
Janis Hooten
Homemaker
Sponsor: Matt Goetz
Chip Hornsby
Morrison Supply Company
Lynn Hornsby
Homemaker
Sponsor: Darrell Hawkins
Jennifer Johns
Ronald McDonald House of
Fort Worth
Sponsors: Don Marable, David
Goodroe
Jared Kennedy
Morgan Stanley
Lana Kennedy
Chic-Fil-A Marketing
Sponsor: Bruce Stacy
www.fortworthclub.com
John & Brynda McNey
Christian Leerberg
WaterTight Roofing
Sponsor: Don Niemiec
Brooks McCabe
XTO Energy, Inc.
Caitlin McCabe
Cook Children’s
Sponsor: Luke Pent
John McNey
Cook Children’s Healthcare
Brynda McNey
Homemaker
Sponsor: Don Niemiec
Walker Meadows
Holland Services
Sponsor: Blake Schooler
Randall Meinen
Qualbe Marketing Group, LLC
Salle Meinen
Homemaker
Sponsor: Bill Kraftson
Jarrell Milburn
Retired
Berlene Milburn
Homemaker
Reinstatement
Eddie Myers
Delta Airlines
Barbara Myers
Retired
Sponsor: Mark Eidson
Craig Nicholson
Robert W. Baird
Kimberly Nicholson
Retired
Sponsor: Jim Eagle
Misty Nunez
Brown & Riding Insurance
Sponsor: Rusty Reid
www.fortworthclub.com
Jeff & Barbara Patten
Anna Leigh & John Pastusek
Raymond Palmer
Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee
Renae Palmer
Palmer Davis Design
Sponsor: Grant Liser
Dick Rector
Retired
Sue Rector
Homemaker
Sponsor: Debby Brown
Matt Vastine
Fort Worth Foodie, LLC
Crystal Vastine
Fort Worth Foodie, LLC
Sponsor: John Black
David Pastusek
D&J Technologies
Amanda Pastusek
Homemaker
Sponsor: John Pastusek
Steve Rose
XTO Energy, Inc.
Jean Rose
Homemaker
Reinstatement
Brian Walker
Walker Kelly, PLLC
Sponsor: Michael Dawson
John Pastusek
JDP Manufacturing, Inc.
Anna Leigh Pastusek
Homemaker
Sponsor: John Black
Kyle Shatzer
XTO Energy, Inc.
Emily Shatzer
Keller ISD
Sponsor: Matt Midkiff
Jeff Patten
XTO Energy, Inc.
Barbara Patten
TCU Nursing
Sponsor: Jeff Lummus
Chip Patton
Chesapeake Energy
Laura Patton
Chesapeake Energy
Sponsor: Don Marable
Adam Plumbley
Brown, Dean, Wiseman,
Proctor, Hart & Howell
Courtney Plumbley
Homemaker
Sponsor: John Sams
Roger Provost
Star-Telegram
Janice Provost
Parigi Restaurant
Sponsor: Gary Wortel
Tom Puff
Hill Royalty
Lauren Puff
Homemaker
Sponsor: Bob Gaudin
Michael Slaughter
WaterTight Roofing
Sponsor: Don Niemiec
Jeremy Spann
Stoneburgh Management, LLC
Laura Spann
Mira Vista Realtor
Sponsor: Chris Hamilton
Kathy Whiteley
H.M. Bettis, Inc.
Sponsor: Harry Bettis
In Memoriam
The Fort Worth Club offers
condolences to the families and
friends of the following member,
recently deceased, who will be
sadly missed.
Glenn Stromberg
GCSG Investments
Jan Stromberg
Homemaker
Sponsor: Jeff Morton
Russ Tribble
Birdville ISD
Christina Tribble
Birdville ISD
Sponsor: Gib Lewis
John Tilden Bailey
Our member since 1945
(Read more about
Mr. Bailey on page 16.)
For more information
on sponsoring someone for membership, please contact
Denise Harmon, membership director, at 817-338-3483
or [email protected].
The FORT WORTH CLUB Membership Committee
meets the last Thursday of each month to
approve applicants for membership.
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M
embers of all age
brackets and backgrounds will
Crystal Vastine
Owner/publisher, Fort Worth Foodie LLC
Member since: February 2012
tell you the best way to build
connections at the Club, both
business and personal, is to get
involved. Members have built
important relationships through
the Club by attending events,
serving on committees, working
out in the Athletic Center, or
simply dining on the 11th floor.
We asked a few members, both
new and tenured, to share their
reasons for joining the Club and
advice on making the most
of membership.
Crystal & Matt Vastine
Why she joined: Most of my decisions are made based on food so
the amazing menu from Chef Prefontaine and pastries from Chef
Kelly Patkus had an impact on my decision! But my husband and
I also joined because of the opportunities to connect with other local
business owners in Fort Worth.
How she’s built connections: I’ve really enjoyed attending the
Women’s Lunch Connection. The content is engaging and it’s a
great way to meet other women with similar interests.
Advice to new members: Take advantage of the multitude
of events offered by the Club. It’s amazing how coming to a
happy hour event or luncheon can result in making
unexpected connections.
Scott Wade
Investment reporting and client relationship manager,
NextCorp Capital Management
Member since: 2010
Lynn Montgomery
President, PlainsCapital Bank
Member since: 1998
John Robinson, Dinesh D’Souza, Scott Wade
Jonathon Berry, Lynn Montgomery, Alyson Pollak, Todd Miller
Why he joined: To participate in the Club Speaker Series.
Why she joined: I use to office in the Club building. It is a great
club to belong to and offers a lot of networking opportunities. It’s a
great place to take clients to lunch and the recently renovated 11th
floor makes it easier to connect with other members and clients.
How he’s built connections: I have been involved with Socrates
in the City and have made some great connections through this
speaker series, hosted by author Eric Metaxas. Through relationships
that have developed at the Club, two friends and I recently started an
organization called the Fort Worth Civic Society. The primary mission of the organization is to “encourage rich thinking and excellent
doing in our city.” Our monthly meeting place is at the Club - the
perfect place for these types of discussions because when you enter the
Club, you are walking into a place with 125 years of history.
Advice to new members: Find something at the Club that grabs
your attention and get involved with it. Don’t just seek business connections—seek ways to contribute to the community as well.
How she’s built connections: By being involved in Clubs
within the Club such as Junior Mentor Dinner Series and Executive
Women. I have learned a lot from the Junior members and realize
that we have a lot of great members at the Club. I also served on the
Membership Committee.
Advice to new members: Get involved! Join Clubs within the
Club to get to know other members.
Building
Con
nections
Eric Metaxas & Arnie Gachman
Arnold Gachman
CEO, Gamtex Industries
Member since: On and off for 25 years
Why he joined:
For Athletic Center use and to build
business relationships.
How he’s built connections:
Become involved in club activities and serve
on committees.
Advice to new members:
Plan to meet and extend yourself to new
faces at events and try to relate to their
personal and business lives.
Karanae Barry
John Black, Joseph DeWoody, Anthony Burks, Gordon Rhodes
Karanae Barrey
John Black
Audit Manager, Whitley Penn LLP
Member since: 2010
Asst. Vice President, Financial Advisor
Merrill Lynch
Member since: 2006
Why she joined:
To build friendships and business
partnerships and to meet influential men
and women in the Fort
Worth community.
How she’s built connections:
I got involved with different committees
and Clubs within the Club such as Junior
Mentor Dinner Series, Women’s Lunch
Connection, and Armed & Glamorous
which allowed me to connect with many
men and women.
Advice to new members:
Get involved and don’t be shy. By being
a part of The Fort Worth Club, you will
make it even better for the future.
For more information on Clubs within the Club, member events,
the Club Speaker Series, or becoming involved in Club programming,
please contact Kathy Kinney, Member Relations Director, at
817-338-3492 or [email protected].
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Why he joined:
I was looking for a place to go where I
could meet other successful professionals
in Fort Worth, and the often spoke
about camaraderie and friendliness of
the members was a big draw. The latter
exceeded my expectations.
How he’s built connections:
I joined the Athletic Center and the
basketball league and I put myself up
to serve on as many committees as they
would allow me to. The Club affords
every possibility to meet people through
the various events they host: First
Thursday happy hours, golf rounds,
themed dinners and all of the different
offerings in the Library.
Advice to new members:
Get involved in the Club: attend events,
consider serving on a committee if one
is available and never hesitate to simply
introduce yourself to someone you
don’t know.
www.fortworthclub.com
127th
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, June 5
Members must be 40 years of age or older and paying
full dues to be eligible to vote. Members 39 and under
are eligible to vote for the Junior Advisor. Members are
welcome to review the Club’s annual audit upon its
completion by Hartman, Leito & Bolt, LLP.
5:30 p.m. - Business Meeting
6 p.m. - Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails
Board of Governors Voting
May 29 - June 1 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Front Desk, 11th Floor
June 5 4 - 6 p.m. / Tower Lobby, 12th Floor
The Fort Worth Club Annual Meeting serves as the forum for the
election of five new Board members and a new Junior Advisor.
Board of Governors Nominees 2012-2015
Neils Agather
Michael G. Appleman
Larry Gene Autrey
Connie Beck
Position: President
Type of Business: Ranching,
Security, Oil & Gas
Membership Join Date: 2002
Prior Club Service: FWC 2020 Task Force,
Athletic Center Committee
Spouse: Elaine
Children: Bradley and Lorene
Position: Partner
Type of Business: Law
Membership Join Date: 1993
Prior Club Service: Board of Governors
2009-12, Membership Committee
2009-12, Junior Activities Committee
Spouse: Jen
Position: Managing Partner
Type of Business: Accounting Firm
Membership Join Date: 1988
Prior Club Service: Membership Committee,
Tax Advisor to the Fort Worth Club
Spouse: Tiffany
Children: Chandler (16) and Landon (13)
Position: Executive V. P. – The Retail Bank
Type of Business: Banking
Membership Join Date: 1997
Prior Club Service: Co-Founder Women’s
Networking Lunch 1999, Membership
Committee 2003-04, Junior Mentor Dinner
Series Mentor 2012
Spouse: Frank W. Tilley
The Burnett Companies
Walter S. Fortney
Cantey Hanger, LLP
Whitley Penn
Retired from Comerica Bank in 2011
Law, Snakard & Gambill
Walsh Oil Interests
Robert (Bob) Lombardi
Mike Moncrief
Steven R. Newton
Position: Vice-President and Shareholder
Type of Business: Attorneys
Membership Join Date: 1980
Prior Club Service: Board of Governors,
Membership Committee, Member and
Chairman, Outdoor Sports Club Committee
Spouse: Jill Fortney
Children: Scott and Grant Fortney
Position: CFO
Type of Business: Oil & Gas Investments
Membership Join Date: 1982
Prior Club Service: Athletic Center Committee
Spouse: Kathleen Redmond
Children: Andrew Lombardi (member 2006),
Steven Lombardi (member 2007), Elizabeth
Lombardi Wallace
Position: President
Type of Business: Oil/Gas,
Investments, Consulting
Membership Join Date: 1971
Prior Club Service: Capital Campaign
Contributor
Spouse: Rosie Moncrief
Children: Troy Moncrief and Mitch Moncrief
Position: President, Baylor All Saints
Medical Center; President, Baylor
Health Care System West Region
Type of Business: Healthcare
Membership Join Date: 2004
Prior Club Service: FWC 2020 Task Force
Spouse: Teresa
Children: William, Lauren and Ned
Mike Moncrief Investments, Inc.
Baylor Health Care System
Junior Advisor Nominees 2012-2013
John Roach
John H. Robinson
Position: Owner
Type of Business: Family Office
Membership Join Date: 1982
Prior Club Service: Board of Governors
Spouse: Jean Children: Amy Bailey and Lori Davis
Position: Executive Vice President
Type of Business: Charitable grant
making endowment
Membership Join Date: 1998
Prior Club Service: Current Board
member, Junior Mentor Dinner Series
Mentor, Capital Campaign Contributor
Spouse: Charlotte
Children: Marshall (Rice ’07);
Pamela (TCU ’10)
Roach Enterprises
Amon G. Carter Foundation
Joseph P. DeWoody
Matthew W. Marchbanks
Position: President
Type of Business: Oil & Gas
Membership Join Date: 2007
Prior Club Service: JAC, JMDS Chair
(2 years), Junior Advisor nominating
committee, Membership Committee
Spouse: Kimberly DeWoody
Children: Son #1 due June 3rd!
Position: Senior Vice President/
Group Manager Fort Worth
Type of Business: Commercial Banking
Membership Join Date: 2010 Prior Club Service: Design/Steering
Committee Junior Mentor Dinner Series
Spouse: Lori Children: Hannah
Clear Fork Royalty, LLC
Comerica Bank
Steak Night
Thursdays at the Club
The Fort Worth Club is proud to offer Sterling Silver Premium Beef, grass-fed and aged a
minimum of 21 days, hand-cut in-house, seasoned with a custom spice blend and grilled to your liking.
Served with seasonal vegetables, choice of baked or whipped potato, maitre d’ butter and wine merchant sauce.
Each entrée includes Chef’s amuse bouche, choice of appetizer or salad, dessert, and wine pairings.
Enhancements
ENTRÉE
6 oz. Filet 8 oz. Filet
10 oz. Rib eye
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32
30
12 oz. USDA Prime
New York Strip 34
16 oz. Buffalo
Porterhouse 34
Sautéed Mushrooms
& Onions
Accoutrements for Two
3
Potato and Leek Gratin
with Asiago
5
Grilled Vegetable Salsa
with Horseradish
& Rosemary 3
Gulf Oysters on the half
Shell with Mignonette or
Rockefeller Style (6)
8
Gorgonzola Crust
3
Persillade Crust
2
Key West Jumbo Scampi
Style Red Shrimp (4)
7
8
Baked Lobster & Truffle
Mac & Cheese
8
Jumbo Lump
Crab Cake 3oz.
6
Mac & Cheese with Aged
Vermont Cheddar
7
Seared Foie Gras
marinated with Cognac
& Toasted Spice
8
Seafood Special of
the Evening
Herb & Lemon
Crusted Lobster Tail
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FAJITAS &
‘RITAS
Enjoy grilled steak, chicken, or shrimp
fajitas and bottomless craft margaritas
new
Patron
margaritas
featuring Patron Tequila. $20++
Friday Nights - The Library
ClubDining
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Birthday Night
Second Tuesdays
in the Grille
Join us during your
birthday month for
your complimentary
dinner during
Birthday Night!
Reservations required.
Dinner does not
include alcohol.
Family Night
Wednesdays
in the Grille
Featuring Southerninspired specialties.
Kids under 10 dine free.
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Steak Night
Fajitas & ‘Ritas Dover Sole Night
Friday
nights in the Library Saturdays in the Library
Thursdays in the
Grille & Library
Enjoy steak, shrimp or House Salad or Caesar
Salad. Traditional Dover
chicken fajitas and
Four courses including
bottomless margaritas. Sole finished tableside
wine pairings,
and served with Chateau
$20++
featuring Sterling Silver
Potatoes & Fresh Asparagus.
premium beef.
$30++
Craft Cocktail
Member &
Dining Hours
& LIBRARY APPS
Candidate
Happy Hour
Happy Hour
Breakfast
Wednesdays in
First Thursdays
Monday – Saturday 7 – 10 a.m.
the Library
in the Library
Lunch
Experience the Club’s
Introduce your friends
Monday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
to the Club.
new Craft Cocktail
Dinner
Complimentary
& Library Apps
Monday – Saturday 3 – 9 p.m.
beverages
and
menus at half-price!
The Library
hors d’oeuvres.
4 – 7 p.m.
Reservations required.
Wednesday – Thursday 6 – 9 p.m.
The Grille
Contact Denise Harmon
at 817-338-3483 or
Reservations REQUIRED
[email protected]
817-336-7211 or
[email protected]
Connections
Highlighting Club relationships
Remembering
Mr. Bailey
W
hen The Fort Worth Club relocated to
its current location in 1926, after moving
from what is now the Ashton Hotel, an
indoor lap pool was built as part of the Club’s new
Athletic Center. Member John Tilden Bailey, who
passed away at the age of 95 on April 25, was only
nine years old when he started his daily swim.
Greenwood Memorial Park
entrance dedication
Bailey military school photo
For more than 80 years, Mr. Bailey visited The Fort Worth Club for a
morning swim prior to having breakfast in the Grille. Along the way,
he deterred from his routine to earn a law degree from Cumberland University in Tennessee,
join the Texas National Guard 36th Infantry Division, and serve in World War II.
In 1945, Mr. Bailey accepted a position with Mount Olivet Cemetery at his father’s request. He
assumed management of Greenwood and Mount Olivet cemeteries in 1950 and remained in
that capacity for more than 50 years, returning to his routine of swimming and having breakfast
at the Club. It was a daily occurrence that even garnered coverage in a Fort Worth Star-Telegram article.
“He would eat the same breakfast everyday, which consisted of two eggs over easy, bacon,
orange juice and cinnamon raisin toast,” said longtime a la carte server Ella Johnson. “There was
one time he switched to sausage but then quickly switched back to bacon. On Wednesdays he
would get his haircut after breakfast.”
Bailey served as an assistant to the adjutant
general of the 79th Infantry Division and
the Ninth U.S. Army Headquarters in
World War II.
Athletic Center employee Freddy Martinez says Mr. Bailey was happy to swim in any
temperature of water and would not complain. “One time the water was 54 degrees and Mr. Bailey insisted on swimming. Another time the
water was 105 degrees and he still swam,” Martinez said. “No one else would venture into the
water at those temperatures except Mr. Bailey. As he got older, he would only use his arms to
swim instead of his legs. I was always very impressed by that.”
Johnson and Martinez both say Mr. Bailey was always a nice and funny man.
“He used to say, in reference to his funeral home business, ‘I’m the last person to let you down,”
Johnson said. “I really enjoyed his company every morning.”
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Bailey at age 93
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Tenant Spotlight
Featuring individuals who office at the Club
TENANT
Spotlight
Alan Hodges III & Leland Hodges
Hodges
Company
How the Club fits into the professional and personal lives
of Hodges employees:
Space: Suite 701
Tenant since: 2009
Why The Hodges Companies, Inc. became a tenant of
The Fort Worth Club:
We wanted a location that would be convenient for our
business operations with easily accessible parking for clients
as well as our employees. www.fortworthclub.com
It is very important to have the convenience of dining and
meeting facilities in the building, and we enjoy these amenities
in our personal lives, as well. The food is good throughout the
Club and we use the athletic facilities several times per week. In all areas of the Club, the staff is courteous and responsive
to our needs. We have been Club members for a combined
70-plus years.
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Eat. Drink. Be Married.
The Fort Worth Club
Featured wedding reception
January 7, 2012
&
Sawyer Powers
BARBER
SHOP
Drew Davison
When Sawyer Powers and Drew Davison first walked into the Horizon ballroom,
Drew said, “Do we really need to go anywhere else?”
Sawyer said the two chose the Club for its amazing reputation for service and quality,
and its architectural elements, charm and elegance.
“We knew any décor we brought in would only complement the Club’s existing
beauty,” she said.
Sawyer’s most memorable moment from her red, black and white-themed reception,
designed by Stardust Celebrations and Fete des Fleurs, was when she and Drew were
able to dance alone in their empty reception space before guests arrived.
“I closed my eyes and took everything in,” Sawyer said.
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Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
ApPointments
817-338-3474
Employee Spotlight
Employees who go above and beyond
EMPLOYEE
Spotlight
Meghan Defreeuw
Wedding Coordinator
Tenure: 7 months
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Hobbies: When Meghan is not planning the ultimate
wedding experience at the Club, she enjoys planning theme
parties for friends and family. She spends her free time
cooking, baking and hanging out with her boyfriend and
three dogs. She also enjoys cocktails on her patio.
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Meghan is an extremely hard worker who isn’t afraid to get her
hands dirty. Meghan always makes brides and their families feel
at ease and excited about their weddings with her laid back
attitude and organization. She is the definition of a team player,
always willing to lend a helping hand and I truly enjoy having
her as a part of my staff.
Abbie Oswalt
Catering Director
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ATHLETIC CENTER
Basketball
team wins
NACAD Tournament
Masters Division
By Ryan Tompkins, Athletic Center Director
This year in April, eight men
and their coach flew to Seattle,
WA in hopes of doing what
had yet to be done: reach the
North American Association
of Club Athletic Directors
(NACAD) championship
game. This year’s tournament
hosted 33 teams from peer
private clubs across the nation,
including clubs from
Washington, Detroit, Los
Angeles, and New York.
Bob Straight with the ball
Many of the participating clubs have up to 21,000 members who
play in city leagues and have tryouts to make the travel squad to
this tournament. Our boys had their work cut out for them.
Led by Coach Elton Hyder, Jeff Kalbfleisch, Mark Benson, Mark
Perkins, Bob Straight and Jim LaCamp took the court for their first
game against The Multnomah Club and started the tournament
with a loss. After a short rest the team faced the Washington
Athletic Club and gained their first victory. The next day they took
down the Olympic Club and the Bellevue Club and, for the first
time in The Fort Worth Club’s history, they earned a spot into the
championship game; only to face the one opponent who had
beaten them: The Multnomah Club.
Beat, battered and tired, the men took the court and just 10 minutes
into the game they were down by 16 points. By halftime they still
trailed by 11. Sticking together, just as they have over the years in
the Athletic Center, they quickly closed the gap in the first few
minutes of the second half to four points. As players rolled across
the floor to try to gain final possession of the ball, a long second
half ended in a 64-64 tie. With three minutes on the overtime
clock, The Fort Worth Club men pulled off a two-point victory at
the very last second.
“It meant a lot to me personally, but more that we could do it for
the Club,” said Jeff Kalbfleisch. “To be a member of such a great
club has been a tremendous blessing in my life. The friendships I
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Mark Benson (left) & Jeff “Fish” Kalbfleisch with the ball
have made over the past nine years are for a lifetime. God used
Mark Benson to bring me to the Club in 2003. Championships are
wonderful, but faith and friends are much more meaningful.”
So after all the years, how did these five men pull off the big one?
Well, you can look at charts and evaluate numbers as they sit there
in an objective way, but really the rest is just theory, conjecture and
discussion. What can I say but to end with, and I quote the great
LaCamp and Straight, “It is what it is.” (Readers: This is an inside
joke amongst the team.)
“After all the years of traveling, player schedules, family obstacles,
and business priorities, this was an incredible experience for us,”
said Elton Hyder. “More than anything, it was a real achievement
for this group of men and their dedication, persistence, and will
to win. We were the smallest club in the tournament and this was
truly ‘ Davey slaying Goliath.’”
Next year The Fort Worth Club will partner with TCU to host the
28th Annual NACAD tournament. Sign up for our upcoming
leagues now and be a part of this great event.
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ATHLETIC CENTER
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10
S
imple Ways
to Make Healthy Habits Stick
Athletic Center
Member Spotlight
Jon
Stickland
By Amber Massey, RD, LD,
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth,
Executive Health Program’s Registered Dietitian
Group Fitness Schedule
Jon Stickland has diabetes
and has taken insulin for
more than 15 years. Last fall,
Jon’s doctor told him if he
didn’t lose 100 pounds and
BEFORE
AFTER
increase muscle tone, he
wouldn’t be alive in five years.“That was all I needed to hear,” Jon said.
“It really got the message home and within a week, Ryan and I were
setting up my program.”
Ryan Tompkins, the Club’s Athletic Center director, formed a program
of light weight-lifting combined with cardio and a doctor-advised diet.
Jon has lost more than 50 pounds since beginning his journey and is
aiming to lose 50 more.
“I am feeling much more energetic and have great encouragement
from friends, acquaintances and all the trainers,” Jon said. “And I am
completely off all insulin because of the weight loss and daily workouts,
after 15 years of shots.” Jon says a big part of his success was the positive
reinforcement by Athletic Center staff and members, both known
and unknown.
“Throughout his journey, Jon had many setbacks,” said Ryan. “But he
picked right back up where he left off and gave it one hundred percent.
He also conquered the mental side of weight loss by ignoring weeks
where maybe he didn’t lose a pound. He had perseverance and just
kept working. He is a great example to many.”
Jon now calls his workouts a “daily pleasure.” “It is a very positive
environment to conduct hard work day after day,” he said.
To burn extra calories:
1. Park your car far away from store entrances.
You can also skip the elevator and take the stairs.
2. Do crunches or leg lifts while watching television.
3. Instead of sitting while talking on your phone,
stand-up and walk. Also try squats and lunges.
4. Get a pedometer. Track your steps.
Try to increase your walking steps each day. To eat healthier:
5. While eating out, abide by the 1/3 rule. Choose bread, alcohol, or dessert – but not all three.
6. Stick to the perimeter of the store when grocery shopping.
That’s where you’ll often find the healthiest options.
7. Limit your liquid calories. Soda, smoothies, and fruit
juice all contain extra calories that can be cut.
To boost your metabolism:
8. Eat more frequently throughout the day. Eating several
smaller meals during the day rather than three large meals
can boost metabolism and fight off hunger cravings.
9. Incorporate strength training into your exercise routine. This will increase your resting metabolic rate.
10. Eat breakfast. Because your metabolism slows overnight,
eating a well balanced breakfast helps your body kick
start at the beginning of each day.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
6–7am
Yoga
(Jim)
11:15am–12pm
Indoor Cycling/
Circuit
(Lena)
12:1–1 pm
Power Yoga
(Lena)
12:15–1pm
Indoor Cycling/
Circuit
(Lori)
5:15-5:45 pm
Core Conditioning
(Gina)
5:45-6:30 pm
Total Body Intensity
Training
(Gina)
6:30–7:15am
Indoor Cycling
(Gina)
6:30–7:30am
Boot Camp
(Lori)
12–12:45pm
Yoga
(Jessica)
12–12:45pm
Indoor Cycling/
Circuit
(Larry)
5:15-6pm
Hi-Lo Barbell
(Lena)
6-6:30pm
Core Yoga
(Lena)
6–7am
Yoga
(Jim)
11:15am–12pm
Indoor Cycling/
Circuit
(Lena)
12:15–1 pm
Power Yoga
(Lena)
12:15–1pm
Indoor Cycling/
Circuit
(Lori)
5:15 – 5:30 pm
BALANCE CORE
(Jessica)
5:45 – 6:30 pm
Power Yoga
(Jessica)
6–7am
Yoga (Jessica)
6:30–7:15am
Cycling
(Larry)
6:30–7:30am
Boot Camp
(Lori)
12–12:45pm
HI-LO BARBELL
(Celestina)
YOGA Sculpt
(Staci)
12:15–1pm
Cycling/Circuit
(Lori)
12:45–1pm
15-Min. Abs (Celestina)
5:15-6pm
Hi-Lo Barbell
(Lena)
6:00-6:30pm
Core Yoga
(Lena)
6:30–7:15am
Indoor Cycling
(Staci)
11:15am–12pm
Yoga
(Jessica)
12–12:45pm
HI-LO BARBELL
(Lena)
12–12:45pm
Indoor Cycling
(Larry)
12:45–1pm
15-Min. Abs
(Lena)
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CLUB EVENTS & PROGRAMMING
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS
CLUB SPEAKER
SERIES
CRONKITE
with author Douglas Brinkley
Wednesday, JuNe 13
Walter Cronkite was witness to—and the nation’s voice for—many of the most profound
moments in modern American history, from D-day and the Battle of the Bulge to the
Kennedy assassination, Apollos 11 and 13, Watergate, the Vietnam War, and the Iran
hostage crisis. Cronkite is the much-anticipated biography of an extraordinary
American life.
11:30 a.m. - Check-in & seating
12 p.m. – Lunch & program, book signing to follow
$35 per person or $400 table of ten
The Summer Club Speaker Series is sponsored
in partnership with the World Affairs Council
Dallas/Fort Worth
The
Impeachment
of Abraham
With Appreciation
Lincoln
Bob Cross, Walter Littlejohn, Dennis Prager,
Eric Metaxas, Grant James
Wednesday, July 25
Stephen Carter’s thrilling new novel takes as its starting point an alternate
history: President Abraham Lincoln survives the assassination attempt at
Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865…only to be charged with overstepping
his constitutional authority during the Civil War and faced with
impeachment. From the author of the best sellers The Emperor of Ocean
Park and New England White.
11:30 a.m. - Check-in & seating
12 p.m. – Lunch & program, book signing to follow
$35 per person or $400 table of ten
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We wish to thank our Supporting Sponsors of
the May 15 Socrates in the City event with New
York Times best-selling author and host, Eric
Metaxas & best-selling author and nationally
syndicated radio talk show host, Dennis Prager.
Cross Companies, Inc.
Ralph Manning, Progress Equity Partners
Deborah & Eddie Feld
Cindy & Sam Moser
Harriette & Arnie Gachman
Rhodes Securities, Inc.
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CLUB EVENTS & PROGRAMMING
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS • 817-336-7211 • [email protected]
WOMEN’S LUNCH
CONNECTION
JUNIOR MEMBER
EVENTS
A Day IN THE
Mediterranean
Junior Happy Hours
Monday, June 25
Wednesday, May 30 Hosted by Todd Davenport & Joseph DeWoody
Tuesday, July 17 Hosted by Kacey Cornelius & Cory Curry
Meet other junior members and enjoy beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres in the 21 room.
5:30 – 7 p.m. $15++ per person
Try fun summertime wines from Spain,
Italy and Greece paired with a
fabulous Mediterranean menu from
Chef Prefontaine!
11:30 - 1 p.m. $30 per person
Limited seating
marty & pat’s frame shoppe
National Award Winning Framer
Marty & Pat Cipolla
Let this award-winning shop encase your favorite
memorabilia, artifact, antique or collectable in
a custom shadowbox like this antique perfume
bottle. Marty & Pat’s specializes in custom
showcases for all of your special and unusual
keepsakes. Pat also makes house calls! Call for
your appointment.
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OUTDOOR
SPORTS CLUB
The Outdoor Sports Club
is comprised of nearly 200 Fort Worth Club members who embrace the
concept of harvest, conservation, education, and appreciation of the outdoors. Activities range from hunting, fishing, game dinners,
“how to” classes, qualification classes, hunter safety courses, and family events. Whether you are a beginner or an avid outdoorsman,
all are welcome to enjoy the easy camaraderie and fellowship found among The Fort Worth Club Outdoor Sports Club members.
Hunters’ Safety Class Hosted by Will Courtney
Friday, July 13, 12 - 5 p.m. / Saturday, July 14, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
A two-day class for those nine and over who are interested in qualifying for hunting
certification. Lunch and snacks included both days; breakfast and dinner included
on Saturday. All participants will have a chance to win a $100 gift card to Cabela’s!
The State of Texas requires all hunters born on or after September 2, 1971 to successfully
complete a Hunter’s Education Course. $65 per person
Concealed
Handgun Class
Hosted by Will Courtney
Saturday, August 4
New permits receive
breakfast and lunch and
all participants will receive
afternoon snacks and dinner. All participants will depart to the Winchester Shooting
Gallery for target shooting after class has ended and will have a chance to win a
$100 gift card from Cabela’s. Please note: Class fee does not include additional $140 state
fee for new permits and $70 state fee for renewals.
New Permits 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., $175 per person
Renewals 1 – 5:30 p.m., $90 per person
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SAVE THE DATE
OUTDOOR
SPORTS CLUB
Annual
Dove
Hunt
Saturday,
September 1
Chris Stoy, Jared Wood, Alex Eyesermans, Nicole Duvall
& Brian Smith at Junior Mentor Dinner Series
David Parker, son Greyson Lee Parker and
mother Quixie Parker in Barber Shop
Kacey & Lauren Corneilus at
Junior Mentor Dinner Series
Judge Jerry Webber & staff at Administrative Professionals Lunch
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Glenda & John Vitek with daughter Jacqueline at Easter Brunch
Club
CONNECTIONS
Sharing a proud common bond
through membership, Fort Worth
Club members connect through
leadership, camaraderie and
through the celebration of life’s
biggest events. The Fort Worth Club
is where connections are made.
Winter League Basketball A-Team Champs: Bob Straight,
Jack Proctor, Jack Wharton, Mark Benson, Captain John Regan
Winter League Basketball B-Team Champs: Captain
Stewart Rowe, James Palmer, Kacey Cornelius, Eric Cotter
(not pictured: Nick Tallant & Will Radcliff)
Emily Littlejohn with brother-in-law Eric Littlejohn
at Easter Brunch
Cleisha Huckaby & Sarah Records at
Employee Birthday Party
Third annual Armed & Glamorous Ladies Skeet Shoot
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