59TH ANNUAL MEETING
Cleveland, OH
September 19-22, 2019 | Hosted by Dr. Ed and Michelle Barksdale
Meeting Documents
To view the 2019 Cleveland meeting documents, please visit Meeting Documents.
Meeting Attendees
Members
Steve & Suzanne Almond, Corpus Christi, TX
Connie Ashcraft, Kansas City, MO
Ed & Michele Barksdale, Cleveland, OH
Bob & Linda Bloss, Houston, TX
Matias & Vicky Bruzoni, Stanford, CA
Clint & Connie Cavett, Indianapolis, IN
Dick Ellis, Fort Worth, TX
Mary Fallat, Louisville, KY
Diana Farmer & Chico Cauldwell, Sacramento, CA
Howard & Kay Filston, Knoxville, TN
Andre & Jennifer Hebra, Orlando, FL
Whit & Karen Holcomb, Kansas City, MO
Jose & Jeannette Iglesias, Fort Worth, TX
Sam & Juliana Kim, Hilton Head, SC
Max & Sue Langham, Memphis, TN
Chuck & Jackie Leys, Madison, WI
Craig & Beverly Lillehei, Boston, MA
Bo & Suzanne Lovvorn, Nashville, TN
Dennis Lund & Cynthia Spencer, Palo Alto, CA
Cameron & Betsy Mantor, Oklahoma City, OK
Walter & Anne Morgan III, Nashville, TN
Pat & Jane Murphy, Kansas City, MO
Dan & Roxanne Ostlie, Phoenix, AZ
Steve & Anne Raynor, Omaha, NE
Fred & Mechelle Rescorla, Zionsville, IN
Richard & Sandy Ricketts, Salem, SC
David & Lori Schmeling, Minneapolis, MN
Robert & Kathy Shamberger, Boston, MA
C.D. & Sally Smith, Charleston, SC
Charles & Paige Snyder, Kansas City, MO
Shawn & Barb St. Peter, Kansas City, MO
Kuojen & Courtney Tsao, Houston, TX
Glaze & Kim Vaughan, Knoxville, TN
Dan & Emily von Allmen, Cincinnati, OH
Brad & Barbara Warner, St. Louis, MO
Tom & Suzanne Weber, St. Louis, MO
Guests
William & Kim Adamson, Orlando, FL
Casey & Barb Calkin, Milwaukee, WI
Kate Deans & Pete Minneci, Columbus, OH
Andrew & Susan Davidoff, Memphis, TN
Dan & Scarlett Doody, Boston, MA
Cynthia Downard & Kay Ohta, Louisville, KY
Michael & Jenni Helmrath, Cincinnati, OH
Sean & Carmen McLean, Chapel Hill, NC
Colin & Heather Martin, Birmingham, AL
Erika & Robert Newman, Ann Arbor, MI
Benedict & Henrietta Nwomeh, Columbus, OH
Todd & Diana Ponsky, Cincinnati, OH
Daniel & Nancy Ryan, Boston, MA
Eric Scaife & Caroline K. Milne, Salt Lake City, UT
Meeting Itinerary
Thursday, September 19
6:30–8:00 pm: Welcome Reception at the Rotunda in the Metropolitan 9
Friday, September 20
DAY (dress: casual)
7:00–8:30 am: Breakfast in Schofield Hotel Banquet Room
8:45/9:00 am: Group will board three trollies for 2.5 hour narrated Lolly the Trolley City Tour
11:30 am: Tour concludes; group is dropped at the Cleveland Museum of Art for Cleveland Melting Pot Buffet lunch buffet consisting of the following:
Soup: Tomato bisque, parmesan
Salad: Mixed greens, picked peppers, grape tomato, fennel, feta, Champagne vinaigrette
Sandwiches: Roasted Turkey, Honey-glazed Ham, Marinated Mushroom, White Bean Spread
Sides: Broccoli-peanut-dried cranberry salad, and assorted Dirty Chips
Dessert: Chef’s selection of fresh baked cookies, brownies
Menu includes freshly baked bread, freshly brewed coffee, hot tea, iced tea
1:00 pm: Two Motorcoaches pick up the entire group for transport to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
4:00 pm: Motorcoaches load to return all Guests to The Kimpton Schofield Hotel
DINNER (dress: business casual)
6:00 pm: Motorcoaches return to load guests for transport to Music Box Supper Club (MBSC)
6:30 pm: Drinks & Dinner at MBSC Evening Event. Food Stations include the following:
Vegetable Crudités & Assorted Dips, Artisan Cheese Assortment with Dried Fruits and Nuts
Cleveland Pride Station: Kielbasa, Cabbage & Noodles, Pork Schnitzel, Pierogis, Meatballs, and Fried Perch
Mediterranean Station with an assortment of Hummus, Tabbouleh, Souvlaki, Pita Chips, and Grilled Vegetables
7:30 pm: Welcome from the Barksdales and Stories of Cleveland from Dan Ruminski
9:00 pm: Guest load to return guests to The Kimpton Schofield Hotel
Saturday, September 21
SPOUSES (dress: casual, comfortable shoes)
9:15 am: Motorcoach picks up spouses from The Kimpton Schofield Hotel and do a narrated loop around the Cultural Gardens in route to Cleveland Botanical Garden
10:00 am–12:00 pm: Group arrives at Cleveland Botanical Garden, to tour on own
12:00 pm: Motorcoach picks up spouses and drops group at UH Main Campus
12:30 pm: Everyone enjoys program & lunch at UH Main Campus
2:00 pm: Motorcoach picks up spouses from UH Main Campus and drops at The Kimpton Schofield Hotel
SURGEONS (dress: business casual)
7:30 am: Motorcoach picks up Physicians from The Kimpton Schofield Hotel and drop at UH Main Campus
12:30 pm: Everyone enjoys program & lunch at UH Main Campus
4:00 pm: Motorcoach picks up surgeons from UH Main Campus and drops at The Kimpton Schofield Hotel
EVENING DINNER (dress: cocktail)
6:30–9:00 pm: Dinner Reception in the Schofield Hotel Banquet Room
Sunday, September 22
6:00–8:00 am: Breakfast in Schofield Hotel Banquet Room
Where to Eat in Cleveland
If you find yourself with some free time and an empty stomach, head to one of these highly recommended restaurants in Cleveland.
American
Upscale eatery serving innovative gourmet bites in a renovated, turn of century- space.
Airy, modern spot offering updated American fare plus cocktails, wine & beer.
Michael Symon's New American eatery serves rustic fair in a sleek, bustling setting.
Upscale chop house for steaks, seafood and cocktails in an opulent historic bank building.
LeBron James favorite steakhouse. Sleek, modern outpost of a small chain specializing in traditional chophouse fare, pasta and seafood.
Italian
Upscale, regional Italian eatery & wine bar in a sleek, modern setting with old-world setting.
CIBREO ITALIAN KITCHEN
Elevated Italian dishes & cocktails offered in a candlelit space with stone walls & brick archways.
LUCA ITALIAN CUISINE
Swanky, art filled fixture with choice Northern Italian mains, plus happy hour & enclosed patio.
Located on the East Bank late-night Hotel outpost offering upscale Italian dishes and cocktails with Lake Erie View.
French
EDWINS LEADERSHIP & RESTAURANT INSTITUTE
High-end French plates including meats & seafood options with upscale drinks served and luxe decor. Located in Shaker Square.
Upscale, contemporary French destination with patio seating, cheeses courses & daily specials located in University Circle.
Mexican
NUEVO MODERN MEXICAN & TEQUILA BAR
Located on lake Erie behind Rock & Roll Hall of Fame offering modern Mexican fare & a long list of tequila offered in a sleek waterfront space with a patio.
Asian
This sophisticated restaurant serves elevated Asian fusion including a sushi menu.
Seafood
Located in the East Flats Downtown with great views of the lake (Erie) and the Industrial District of Cleveland with good Seafood.
Upscale seafood in an elegant, multilevel setting with skyline views downtown west side.
A quaint spot offering an Iberian menu with a seafood focus, plus a lengthy wine list and full bar.
