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Summer dining & events

Summer dining & events

Members talk Club connections

Members talk Club connections

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A Platinum Club of America Summer 2012

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FEATurE 10 Building Connections Junior and Chairman level members talk Club connections and relationship-building

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 Employee Spotlight: Meghan Defreeuw, Wedding Coordinator

20 Athletic Center: Club basketball team’s big NACAD win

22 Club Events & programming

26 Club Connections: A photo gallery

The Fort Worth Club Magazine | Summer 2012

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ConTEnTS

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.

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

or program. Involvement can mean serving on committees, helping plan a Club event, or simply

attending Steak Night. I have served as a Junior Activities Committee member, co-chair of the Junior

Mentor Dinner Series, a Membership Committee member, a 20/20 Vision Planning Committee

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,

cherished friendships can come your way if your approach

is focused on building an all-encompassing relationship,

regardless of how long you have been a member.

Sincerely,

Cory Curry

BoArD oFGovErnorS

2012-2013

Tim Carter, President Michael Appleman

Larry BrogdonJon BrumleyPam Drenner

Jim EstillWalter FortneyArnie GachmanRandy GideonPaul Greenwell

Albon HeadGrant James

Lynn MontgomeryJohn ProctorBeth Rivers

John Robinson

Junior AdvisorCory Curry

MEMBErSHIpCoMM ITTEE

Albon Head, ChairmanLarry Autrey

Michelle AurzadaJohn BlackKim Booker

Debby BrownFreddie CaramRhonda Crass

Cory CurryMichael DawsonJoseph DeWoody

Pam DrennerRobert Early

David GoodroeYvonne Harrison

Grant JamesSid Johnston

Cheryl KimberlingJ.R. Labbe

Don MarableMichael Mayes

Carl MoodyBrian NewbyDavid Parker

John Robinson

Letter from the Club Junior Advisor

Cory Curry, Vice President, Wells Fargo Commercial Banking

EAr MEMBErS,DCory Curry

THE FORT WORTH CLUBMagazineSummer 2012

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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.

Basketball team wins gold in nACAD tournament


nEWS Summer 2012

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.

Seasock prepared stuffed flounder along with spring vegetable ragout, savory bread dumplings, petite herb salad and champagne butter sauce. He said besides

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.”

Athletic Center launches Core performance StudioFeaturing equipment Pilates, Kinesis and

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

next, scheduled to open late summer and offer

CrossFit, athletic performance and functional

training for private and small group sessions.

Club sous chef wins cooking competition

Ben E. Keith American Culinary Federation Judge Bernard Urban, Matt Seasock, American Culinary Federation Judge Kevin Storm.

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Focus on New Members

WelcomePlease 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 AntonelliJ. Taylor & AssociatesSponsor: Kim Booker

Charles Arnold XTO Energy, Inc.Emily ArnoldHomemakerSponsor: Win Ryan

Griff BabbWhitley PennJennifer BabbHomemakerSponsor: John Vallance

Michael BerryHillwood PropertiesMarilyn BerryHomemakerSponsor: Albon Head

Holly BlockerPlainsCapital BankDavid CannonBNSF RailwaySponsor: Lynn Montgomery

Don BurkStar-TelegramMarie BurkHomemakerReinstatement

Brandon ClarkKastner Land ServicesSponsor: Stephen Clark

Zachary ClarkFinley ResourcesBarbara ClarkHomemakerSponsor: Stephen Clark

Ryan CormierRatio Digital MediaSponsor: John Black

John CoxH.M. Bettis, Inc.Reinstatement

Asad DeanTexas Oncology, PASponsor: Bob Mitchell

Mike Doyle Cornerstone Assistance NetworkDonna DoyleCornerstone Assistance NetworkSponsors: Rush Vann, David Doyle & Marcus Johnson

Don DuffieldRetiredCarole Duffield HomemakerReinstatement

Dillon FarishHorizon Resources Caroline FarishNorth Texas Specialty Physicians Sponsor: Matt Midkiff

Kelli FrazierThos S. ByrneKyle FrazierCovenant ConstructionSponsor: John Black

Courtney GarnerCommunity Trust BankSponsor: Grant James

Jonathan GentryKincaid’s Groc. Inc.Sponsor: Michael Dawson

Matthew GeskeFW Chamber of CommerceCarmen GeskeHomemakerReinstatement

Jeff GeyerC&G Contracting, LLCLaura GeyerC&G Contracting, LLCSponsor: Harold Benefield

Kenny GunterGunter Land ServicesKyla GunterStudentSponsor: Cheryl Kimberling

Chris HammackTitan Operating, LLCWinnie HammackHomemakerSponsor: Jon Brumley

Blake HarrisAmeriprise FinancialSponsor: Richard Minker

Stephanie HessBrashier CrosbyTimothy HessBalfour BeattySponsor: Michelle Aurzada

Charles HodgesHodges PR ServicesElisabeth HodgesStudentSponsor: Thomas Hodges

Douglas HootenMedStarJanis HootenHomemakerSponsor: Matt Goetz

Chip HornsbyMorrison Supply CompanyLynn HornsbyHomemakerSponsor: Darrell Hawkins

Jennifer JohnsRonald McDonald House of Fort WorthSponsors: Don Marable, David Goodroe

Jared KennedyMorgan StanleyLana KennedyChic-Fil-A MarketingSponsor: Bruce Stacy

Jack & Jan Redding, Charlie & Elisabeth Hodges Barbara Clark, Janie Anderson, Keri Steele, Zach Clark


Christian LeerbergWaterTight RoofingSponsor: Don Niemiec

Brooks McCabeXTO Energy, Inc.Caitlin McCabeCook Children’sSponsor: Luke Pent

John McNeyCook Children’s HealthcareBrynda McNeyHomemakerSponsor: Don Niemiec

Walker MeadowsHolland ServicesSponsor: Blake Schooler

Randall MeinenQualbe Marketing Group, LLCSalle MeinenHomemakerSponsor: Bill Kraftson

Jarrell MilburnRetiredBerlene MilburnHomemakerReinstatement

Eddie MyersDelta AirlinesBarbara MyersRetiredSponsor: Mark Eidson

Craig NicholsonRobert W. BairdKimberly NicholsonRetiredSponsor: Jim Eagle

Misty NunezBrown & Riding InsuranceSponsor: Rusty Reid

Raymond PalmerNaman, Howell, Smith & LeeRenae PalmerPalmer Davis DesignSponsor: Grant Liser

David PastusekD&J Technologies Amanda PastusekHomemakerSponsor: John Pastusek

John PastusekJDP Manufacturing, Inc.Anna Leigh PastusekHomemakerSponsor: John Black

Jeff PattenXTO Energy, Inc.Barbara PattenTCU NursingSponsor: Jeff Lummus

Chip PattonChesapeake EnergyLaura PattonChesapeake EnergySponsor: Don Marable

Adam PlumbleyBrown, Dean, Wiseman, Proctor, Hart & HowellCourtney PlumbleyHomemakerSponsor: John Sams

Roger Provost Star-TelegramJanice ProvostParigi Restaurant Sponsor: Gary Wortel

Tom PuffHill Royalty Lauren PuffHomemakerSponsor: Bob Gaudin

Dick RectorRetiredSue RectorHomemakerSponsor: Debby Brown

Steve RoseXTO Energy, Inc.Jean RoseHomemakerReinstatement

Kyle ShatzerXTO Energy, Inc.Emily ShatzerKeller ISDSponsor: Matt Midkiff

Michael SlaughterWaterTight RoofingSponsor: Don Niemiec

Jeremy SpannStoneburgh Management, LLCLaura Spann Mira Vista Realtor Sponsor: Chris Hamilton

Glenn StrombergGCSG Investments Jan StrombergHomemakerSponsor: Jeff Morton

Russ TribbleBirdville ISDChristina TribbleBirdville ISDSponsor: Gib Lewis

Matt VastineFort Worth Foodie, LLCCrystal VastineFort Worth Foodie, LLCSponsor: John Black

Brian Walker Walker Kelly, PLLCSponsor: Michael Dawson

Kathy WhiteleyH.M. Bettis, Inc.Sponsor: Harry Bettis

John & Brynda McNey Jeff & Barbara Patten Anna Leigh & John Pastusek

www.fortworthclub.com Summer 2012 • Fort Worth Club Magazine 9

In MemoriamThe Fort Worth Club offers

condolences to the families andfriends of the following member,recently deceased, who will be

sadly missed.

John Tilden BaileyOur 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.

M embers of all age

brackets and backgrounds will

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 VastineOwner/publisher, Fort Worth Foodie LLCMember since: February 2012

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.

Crystal & Matt Vastine

Scott WadeInvestment reporting and client relationship manager, NextCorp Capital ManagementMember since: 2010

Lynn Montgomery President, PlainsCapital BankMember since: 1998

Why he joined: To participate in the Club Speaker Series.

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 mis-

sion 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 con-

nections—seek ways to contribute to the community as well.

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 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.

John Robinson, Dinesh D’Souza, Scott Wade Jonathon Berry, Lynn Montgomery, Alyson Pollak, Todd Miller


John BlackAsst. Vice President, Financial Advisor Merrill LynchMember since: 2006

Arnold GachmanCEO, Gamtex IndustriesMember 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 BarreyAudit Manager, Whitley Penn LLP Member since: 2010

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.


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.

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.


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.

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].

Building

Connections

Eric Metaxas & Arnie Gachman Karanae Barry John Black, Joseph DeWoody, Anthony Burks, Gordon Rhodes

Neils AgatherThe Burnett CompaniesPosition: PresidentType of Business: Ranching, Security, Oil & GasMembership Join Date: 2002Prior Club Service: FWC 2020 Task Force, Athletic Center CommitteeSpouse: ElaineChildren: Bradley and Lorene

Walter S. FortneyLaw, Snakard & GambillPosition: Vice-President and ShareholderType of Business: Attorneys Membership Join Date: 1980Prior Club Service: Board of Governors, Membership Committee, Member and Chairman, Outdoor Sports Club CommitteeSpouse: Jill FortneyChildren: Scott and Grant Fortney

John RoachRoach EnterprisesPosition: Owner Type of Business: Family Office Membership Join Date: 1982Prior Club Service: Board of Governors Spouse: Jean Children: Amy Bailey and Lori Davis

Michael G. ApplemanCantey Hanger, LLPPosition: PartnerType of Business: LawMembership Join Date: 1993Prior Club Service: Board of Governors 2009-12, Membership Committee 2009-12, Junior Activities CommitteeSpouse: Jen

Robert (Bob) LombardiWalsh Oil InterestsPosition: CFOType of Business: Oil & Gas InvestmentsMembership Join Date: 1982Prior Club Service: Athletic Center CommitteeSpouse: Kathleen RedmondChildren: Andrew Lombardi (member 2006), Steven Lombardi (member 2007), Elizabeth Lombardi Wallace

John H. RobinsonAmon G. Carter FoundationPosition: Executive Vice PresidentType of Business: Charitable grant making endowmentMembership Join Date: 1998Prior Club Service: Current Board member, Junior Mentor Dinner Series Mentor, Capital Campaign ContributorSpouse: CharlotteChildren: Marshall (Rice ’07); Pamela (TCU ’10)

Larry Gene AutreyWhitley PennPosition: Managing PartnerType of Business: Accounting FirmMembership Join Date: 1988Prior Club Service: Membership Committee, Tax Advisor to the Fort Worth Club Spouse: TiffanyChildren: Chandler (16) and Landon (13)

Mike MoncriefMike Moncrief Investments, Inc.Position: PresidentType of Business: Oil/Gas, Investments, ConsultingMembership Join Date: 1971Prior Club Service: Capital Campaign ContributorSpouse: Rosie MoncriefChildren: Troy Moncrief and Mitch Moncrief

Joseph P. DeWoodyClear Fork Royalty, LLCPosition: PresidentType of Business: Oil & GasMembership Join Date: 2007Prior Club Service: JAC, JMDS Chair (2 years), Junior Advisor nominating committee, Membership CommitteeSpouse: Kimberly DeWoodyChildren: Son #1 due June 3rd!

Connie BeckRetired from Comerica Bank in 2011Position: Executive V. P. – The Retail BankType of Business: BankingMembership Join Date: 1997Prior Club Service: Co-Founder Women’s Networking Lunch 1999, Membership Committee 2003-04, Junior Mentor Dinner Series Mentor 2012Spouse: Frank W. Tilley

Steven R. NewtonBaylor Health Care SystemPosition: President, Baylor All Saints Medical Center; President, Baylor Health Care System West RegionType of Business: HealthcareMembership Join Date: 2004Prior Club Service: FWC 2020 Task ForceSpouse: TeresaChildren: William, Lauren and Ned

Matthew W. MarchbanksComerica BankPosition: 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

127th ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, June 5

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.

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.

BoARD oF GoVERNoRS NoMiNEES 2012-2015

JuNioR ADViSoR NoMiNEES 2012-2013

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

Sautéed Mushrooms & onions 3

Grilled Vegetable Salsa with Horseradish & Rosemary 3

Gorgonzola Crust 3

Persillade Crust 2

Herb & Lemon Crusted Lobster Tail 8

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake 3oz. 6

Seared Foie Gras marinated with Cognac & Toasted Spice 8

ENTRÉE

6 oz. Filet 288 oz. Filet 3210 oz. Rib eye 30

12 oz. uSDA Prime New York Strip 34

16 oz. Buffalo Porterhouse 34

ACCouTREMENTS FoR TWo

Potato and Leek Gratin with Asiago 5

Gulf oysters on the half Shell with Mignonette or Rockefeller Style (6) 8

Key West Jumbo Scampi Style Red Shrimp (4) 7

Baked Lobster & Truffle Mac & Cheese 8

Mac & Cheese with Aged Vermont Cheddar 7

Seafood Special of the Evening 27

TuESDAY

BIrTHDAY nIGHTSecond Tuesdays

in the GrilleJoin us during your birthday month for your complimentary

dinner during Birthday Night!

Reservations required. Dinner does not include alcohol.

WEDnESDAY

FAMILY nIGHTWednesdays in the Grille

Featuring Southern- inspired specialties.

Kids under 10 dine free.

CrAFT CoCkTAIL& LIBrArY AppS

HAppY HourWednesdays in

the LibraryExperience the Club’s

new Craft Cocktail & Library Apps

menus at half-price! 4 – 7 p.m.

THurSDAY

STEAk nIGHTThursdays in the Grille & Library

Four courses including wine pairings,

featuring Sterling Silver premium beef.

MEMBEr & CAnDIDATE

HAppY HourFirst Thursdays in the Library

Introduce your friends to the Club.

Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres.

Reservations required. Contact Denise Harmon

at 817-338-3483 or [email protected]

FrIDAY

FAJITAS & ‘rITASFriday nights in the LibraryEnjoy steak, shrimp or

chicken fajitas and bottomless margaritas.

$20++

SATurDAY

DovEr SoLE nIGHT Saturdays in the LibraryHouse Salad or Caesar

Salad. Traditional Dover Sole finished tableside

and served with Chateau Potatoes & Fresh Asparagus.

$30++

ClubDining

DInInG HourS

Breakfast Monday – Saturday 7 – 10 a.m.

Lunch Monday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Dinner Monday – Saturday 3 – 9 p.m.

The Library Wednesday – Thursday 6 – 9 p.m.

The GrilleRESERVATioNS REQuiRED

817-336-7211 [email protected]

new Patron margaritasFriday Nights - The Library

Enjoy grilled steak, chicken, or shrimp

fajitas and bottomless craft margaritas

featuring Patron Tequila.

$20++

FAJITAS & ‘RITAS

Connections

Highlighting Club relationships


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.

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.”

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

Remembering Mr. Bailey

WBailey military school photo

Greenwood Memorial Park entrance dedication

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.

Bailey at age 93


Tenant Spotlight

Featuring individuals who office at the Club

Hodges CompanySpACE: 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.

How the Club fits into the professional and personal lives of Hodges employees:

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.

TEnAnT SpoTLIGHT

Alan Hodges III & Leland Hodges

18 Fort Worth Club Magazine • Summer 2012

Eat. Drink. Be Married.

Featured wedding reception

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.

Sawyer Powers& Drew Davison

JANuARy 7, 2012

The Fort Worth Club

BARBER SHOP

MonDAY – FrIDAY 8 A.M. – 4 p.M.

AppoInTMEnTS 817-338-3474


Employee Spotlight

Employees who go above and beyond

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.

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

EMpLoYEE SpoTLIGHT

ATHLETIC CEnTEr


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. 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

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.

Basketball team winsBy Ryan Tompkins, Athletic Center Director

NACAD Tournament Masters Division

Bob Straight with the ball

Mark Benson (left) & Jeff “Fish” Kalbfleisch with the ball

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10 Simple WayS to Make Healthy Habits Stick

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.

By Amber Massey, RD, LD, Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Executive Health Program’s Registered Dietitian

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ATHLETIC CEnTEr MEMBEr SpoTLIGHT

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 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.

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CRONKITEwith author Douglas Brinkley

With AppreciationWe 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.

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The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln

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.

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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 theKennedy 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.

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Junior Happy HoursWEDnESDAY, MAY 30 Hosted by Todd Davenport & Joseph DeWoodyTuESDAY, JuLY 17 Hosted by Kacey Cornelius & Cory Curry

Meet other junior members and enjoy beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres in the 21 room.

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Try fun summertime wines from Spain, Italy and Greece paired with a fabulous Mediterranean menu from Chef Prefontaine!

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HunTErS’ SAFETY CLASS Hosted by Will CourtneyFrIDAY, 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

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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

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.

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David Parker, son Greyson Lee Parker and mother Quixie Parker in Barber Shop

David Parker, son Greyson Lee Parker and mother Quixie Parker in Barber Shop

Kacey & Lauren Corneilus at Junior Mentor Dinner SeriesKacey & Lauren Corneilus at Junior Mentor Dinner Series

Glenda & John Vitek with daughter Jacqueline at Easter BrunchGlenda & John Vitek with daughter Jacqueline at Easter Brunch

Emily Littlejohn with brother-in-law Eric Littlejohn at Easter Brunch

Emily Littlejohn with brother-in-law Eric Littlejohn at Easter Brunch

Cleisha Huckaby & Sarah Records at Employee Birthday Party

Cleisha Huckaby & Sarah Records at Employee Birthday Party Third annual Armed & Glamorous Ladies Skeet ShootThird annual Armed & Glamorous Ladies Skeet ShootThird annual Armed & Glamorous Ladies Skeet ShootThird annual Armed & Glamorous Ladies Skeet Shoot

Winter League Basketball B-Team Champs: Captain Stewart Rowe, James Palmer, Kacey Cornelius, Eric Cotter

(not pictured: Nick Tallant & Will Radcliff)

Winter League Basketball B-Team Champs: Captain Stewart Rowe, James Palmer, Kacey Cornelius, Eric Cotter

(not pictured: Nick Tallant & Will Radcliff)

Winter League Basketball A-Team Champs: Bob Straight, Jack Proctor, Jack Wharton, Mark Benson, Captain John Regan

Winter League Basketball A-Team Champs: Bob Straight, Jack Proctor, Jack Wharton, Mark Benson, Captain John Regan

Judge Jerry Webber & staff at Administrative Professionals LunchJudge Jerry Webber & staff at Administrative Professionals Lunch

Chris Stoy, Jared Wood, Alex Eyesermans, Nicole Duvall & Brian Smith at Junior Mentor Dinner Series

Chris Stoy, Jared Wood, Alex Eyesermans, Nicole Duvall & Brian Smith at Junior Mentor Dinner Series

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