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07/08/2024
Member Appreciation Month starts TODAY! 🎉 From July 8 - July 31, the ACC is offering specials as an extra way to say “thank you” to our membership.
Today, we’re excited to start the month by REOPENING Carmichael’s Monday dinner service! To celebrate, enjoy a Burger & Beer special every Monday night in Carmichael’s from now through July 29. 🍔🍺
View the full list of Member Appreciation Month offerings in this month’s Blue Wings Magazine or online on the Club Calendar.
05/24/2024
Lots of sweetness at our annual Mother’s Day Brunch! 💗💐 Thank you to Flowers On Orchard Lane for the beautiful bouquets and Picture the Love for the photos!
05/06/2024
The Athletic Club of Columbus aspires to build community through common interests that empower our membership. The ACC's Women's Committee exemplies this vision by organizing thought-provoking panel presentations semi-annually! These panel presentations aim to inspire women by exploring personal journeys and professional insights.
Join us for the upcoming event "Breaking Barriers: Women of Impact in Sports" on Wednesday, May 16 at 6 PM. Moderated by NBC 4 Sports Reporter, Whitney Harding, this panel discussion will center on the diverse experiences of women navigating the dynamic sports industry. Panelists include:
Linda Logan – CEO & President, Greater Columbus Sports Commission
Kathryn Dobbs – Sr. VP, Chief Marketing Officer, Columbus Blue Jackets
Jennifer Dean – Chief Operations Officer & Co-Founder, Five Star Fans
Jaime McMillan – VP, Soccer Administration and Operations, Columbus Crew
Networking begins at 6 PM. Complimentary to attend. Guests are welcome!
04/17/2024
Spring Fling is next Friday, April 26! Last year, we celebrated La Féria de Sevilla and this year we’re escaping to the west coast with Spring Fling: California Dreaming. ☀️🌊 Immerse yourself in decades past while savoring retro-inspired cocktails, refined wine, coastal delights, and live music. Limited spots remain! Please register on the Club Calendar.
03/24/2024
The ACC community bonded through warm cups of tea, laughter, and an enchanting Mad Hatter themed experience courtesy of Ella Williams' Posh Teatime Co.
Members were treated to a lavish tea service, delectable food pairings, while learning the art of etiquette (no pinkies up, please! 😂 ). The opulant decor swept us to the realms of Jane Austen or Bridgerton - making the afternoon unforgettable. 🌹
02/23/2024
ACC Board of Directors 2024-2025 • This past Tuesday, membership voted to officially appoint Randy Arndt (First Term), Will Dokko (Second Term), and Josh Harrison (Second Term) to the Board of Directors. Thank you to Veronica Bradley for her leadership as President this past year and thank you to departing Board Member, Rob Ferguson. We are grateful for our Board of Directors and look forward to the year ahead under the leadership of our new Board President, Josh Harrison.
02/11/2024
Beef & Boxing 2024 🥊🙌
02/11/2024
It's go time! Beef and Boxing 2024 🙌
02/07/2024
Galentine's and Mardi Gras on the same day? Sounds like a party! We're here to host. Who will find the King Cake Baby? Join the Women's Committee for their next Happy Hour to find out!
01/19/2024
The ACC is open today! Stay cozy in Carmichael’s with a delicious cup of chili or soup du jour 🔥
12/28/2023
How did the holidays fly by so fast?!
A heartfelt thank you to all our members who made 2023 holiday season spectacular. Every moment was a treasure! Your support and enthusiasm pushed us to our largest ever Martinis & Mistletoe! We are so grateful for the ACC community.
Cheers to making more memories!
Cookies & Crafts✔️
Gingerbread Brunch with Santa ✔️
Martinis & Mistletoe ✔️
2024 here we come! 💥
With Gratitude,
- The ACC Team-
12/04/2023
We are grateful for our Blue Wing Ambassadors who have a heart for service. Ambassadors assembled personal holiday care packages to over 60 elderly members who find it difficult to visit the Club. Thank you for sharing your holiday cheer with others! 🎄
11/21/2023
Congratulations to the Ladies Squash League who competed in this year’s Howe Cup! 🌟 15 ACC Ladies Squash players traveled to Philadelphia, PA to compete in US Squash’s Howe Cup from November 10 - November 12. The Howe Cup is the country’s largest squash event for women and an annual team championship tournament run by US SQUASH. There were 300 female athletes who participated in the tournament - the largest event to date!
Our ladies had great results with the C-level team getting 4th place in their division and two D-level teams who competed against each other to place 3rd and 4th for their division out of 18 teams.
Well done, ladies! Way to represent the Club 👏👏
11/16/2023
Celebrate the holiday season with the new ACC Holiday Blend! This unique blend was created and roasted in-house with beans from all over the world. Try it today in the Café! ☕️ Additional seasonal beverages include the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Chai Latte, Peppermint Mocha, and Peppermint Hot Chocolate.
11/10/2023
Columbus is a major hub for start-ups and entrepreneurs eager to advance! Join us for a special Women of Impact discussion moderated by ACC President Veronica Bradley with fellow ACC members who have “taken the plunge” into founding their own local businesses! The event is complimentary to attend with light refreshments.
"Being a soldier is more than courage, it's sacrificing yourself for something greater than yourself."
The ACC, in partnership with the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, thanks all member veterans and those in active duty! This year, we held a special celebration to honor 40+ members who served. We cannot thank our heroes enough for protecting our nation's freedoms. 🇺🇸
10/26/2023
We put the "spook" in Spooktacular! From the littlest pumpkin to the family mummy wrap. Thank you to our members for attending this fun filled event!
10/19/2023
Double double toil and trouble! The fabulouly spooky Witches Night Out cast a spell on the ACC. Congrats to Heather Slattery Woods for best dressed!
Cheers Witches! 🧙♀️
09/29/2023
The ACC's littlest super heroes braved climbing into a firetruck/cabin cruiser, met therapy dogs, and learned about safety from the best! Thank you to The Franklin County Sherriff's Department and the Division of Fire for an epic night.
09/22/2023
The ACC Women’s Committee invites you to another personal finance discussion on September 28.
After the success of our first Women Talk Money event in May, we’re bringing back representatives from Heartland Planning Associates for another panel presentation! Dive deeper into investment basics, retirement planning, home buying, and more.
Join us for Women Talk Money 2.0 next Thursday, September 28 at 6 PM and then continue the conversation in the Wine Bar immediately following the event. Complimentary to attend. Guests welcome!
Registration for Oktoberfest is now open - and it’s one you do not want to miss! Get a taste of the food and festivities of Bavaria on Thursday, October 12. Enjoy bottomless draft beer, traditional German fare, and live music. 🍻
This year’s event is extra special as it will be the Club’s FINAL Oktoberfest until 2026. (Don’t worry…new fall events coming next year 🤫) Sign up for Oktoberfest on the Club Calendar today!
07/17/2023
The Athletic Club of Columbus would like to highlight June’s Employee of the Month: Brian Houston, CPT.
Brian is a Stretch & Flexibility Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, and a Group Fitness Instructor at the ACC. Brian is a positive influence in the Athletic Department as well as throughout the entire Club. He is friendly, respectful, innovative to his approach to exercise and stretching, and works with a diverse group of clients. Congratulations, Brian! 👏
07/10/2023
The Christmas in July Giving Tree is in the ACC lobby! 🌴 Place your donations of unused school supplies under the tree from now through Friday, July 21. ✏️📚
Or, bring your Giving Tree donation to the Christmas in July Happy Hour this Wednesday, July 12 from 6pm - 8pm! Hosted by the Women’s Committee, bring a donation to benefit the Festa school supplies drive and you’ll receive a drink ticket for a glass of wine (1 per person). 🍷 Event is complimentary to attend. Please RSVP online!
07/03/2023
In preparation for downtown’s Red, White & Boom, the entire clubhouse closes at 2PM today and will reopen on Wednesday, July 5 with normal hours of operation. Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸
06/21/2023
Happy first day of summer, ACC! Celebrate accordingly with a drink on the patio 😎
06/16/2023
Last Friday was the Rod & Gun Club’s 37th Annual Walleye War on Lake Erie! 🎣 Congratulations to our Walleye War Champs: Chuck Flory, Jack Saeger, Mark Saeger, Jeff Flory, Rich Conie, Rod Thorson, and Captain Tony Zelms! 🏆 Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great day on the lake.
06/13/2023
Join us this Thursday, June 15! Come learn more about The Athletic Club of Columbus’ partnership with Aquatic Adventures Ohio. Meet other existing and prospective divers, and learn more about snorkel and scuba opportunities available at the ACC. 🤿
06/07/2023
A few weeks late, but these photos from Mother’s Day Brunch are too sweet to not share 💗 Thank you for celebrating with the ACC!
📸: Picture the Love
05/31/2023
Earlier this month, the Membership Committee hosted its first-ever “If the Walls Could Talk” event. Members gathered for roundtable discussions surrounding Club history, perspective, and growth. It was a valuable time with insight into the ACC’s evolution into the Modern City Club. 🏙️ We look forward to our next event this fall!
05/26/2023
Happy Memorial Day weekend! Please see the Club’s holiday hours below:
• Saturday, May 27: Normal Hours
• Sunday, May 28: Athletics & Pool open 7am - 2pm (no Group Fitness classes)
• Monday, May 29: Athletics & Pool open 6am - 2pm (no Group Fitness classes), All Food & Beverage services CLOSED, Spa OPEN, Offices CLOSED, Kid Zone CLOSED, Barbershop CLOSED
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It's go time! Beef and Boxing 2024 🙌
Happy first day of October! 🎃🍂 With the new fall season, comes new menu items! We have three delicious additions to the dessert menu:
Housemade Cream Cheese Mousse Pumpkin Roll with cold brew anglaise and cheesecake mousse
Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae with Graeter’s Vanilla Bean ice cream, whipped chantilly cream, chopped peanuts, and a cherry on top
Extreme Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding with Graeter’s Vanilla Bean ice cream, candied pecans, and Maker’s Mark Kentucky bourbon sauce
We also have an Affogato and new Dessert Liquor available for dine-in service. Join us in Carmichael’s this weekend! #myclubacc
Ohio State football kicks off tomorrow, September 2! 🏈 Join us in The Booth to watch the Buckeyes take on Minnesota on the big screens.
Doors open at 7pm, kickoff at 8pm. Enjoy a pizza and wing buffet ($15 per person), plus drinks from the bar all game long! 🍻 Reservations are not required. Guests welcome! Please note: bowling will not be available during this event. See you tomorrow! #myclubacc
The July Giving Tree is overflowing and this doesn’t even include the many shipments of donations we received! 👏👏 Thank you so much for your generosity! These school supplies will help serve families in need within the greater Columbus community. 📚✏️
And the ACC is continuing its celebration of Christmas in July this week! Enjoy a special Prime Rib or Ham Dinner served with mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Both meals are available in Carmichael’s through this Saturday, July 24. Christmas Ale is also available on tap!🎄 #myclubacc
The ACC Pool reopened this past Monday and its looking fresh & bright with a new deck, paint, and some tile work. 😎 Two new, saltwater hot tubs and one cold plunge pool are coming soon!
Thank you for your patience during the renovations. See you at the Pool! 🏊♂️🏊♀️ #myclubacc
Carmichael’s Bar & Lounge is feeling extra cozy now that our furniture is back to its pre-COVID design and layout! Come sit down, relax, and enjoy a beverage on your favorite chair or couch. There’s no better place to be on a rainy day like today! ☔️ #myclubacc
While we can’t bring those beautiful Napa Valley views to Ohio, we are bringing the iconic tastes of Napa to the ACC ! ⛰🍷
Next Thursday, May 6, representatives from Mayacamas Vineyards in Napa, California will be at the Club with an opportunity for members to savor a 5-course dinner paired with their wines.
Mayacamas stands as one of the most storied vineyard and winery operations in the history of American wine. Through its more than 125 years of production, Mayacamas has earned its place as a standard-bearer of traditional winemaking. Experience the tastes of this Napa legend with us next Thursday. You won’t want to miss this exclusive event! 💯
Dinner is Thursday, May 1 at 6:00pm. Space is limited. Please register online. #myclubacc
🎥: Video courtesy of Mayacamas Vineyard & Winery
In 1912, The Athletic Club of Columbus was founded by a group of business professionals interested in promoting both social and athletic endeavors.
The Club’s first President was Henry J. Booth. In early 1913, the already prominent Ohio Club merged with the ACC and the first clubhouse was headquartered in The Columbus Saving & Trust Building (now known as The Atlas Building.) Plans were immediately launched for the new home of the ACC on Broad Street.
Our current six-story brick clubhouse, an example of Spanish Renaissance Revival with Italian influence, was designed by Richards, McCarty & Bulford with Frank L. Packard as Advisory Architect. The building was dedicated in 1915, to much fanfare and the facade has seen very little change since its opening. In early October 2011, just in time for the Club's Centennial celebrations in 2012, the Club was officially named to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Club has been, and always will be, an integral part of the Columbus business and political communities. Throughout its history, the ACC has proved a haven for individuals, families, and business professionals.
Notable Members:
Warren G. Harding, 29th President of the United States
John W. Bricker, Ohio Governor and U.S. Senator; Vice-Presidential Nominee 1944
William Saxbe, U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General 1974-1975
James Rhodes, Four-Term Ohio Governor
Dave Thomas, Founder of Wendy’s
U.S. District Judge George Smith
Herbert Brown, Fmr. Ohio Supreme Court Justice
Dan Carmichael, Naval Aviator Captain, SCCA President's Cup Champion, District Amateur Golf Champion
Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr.
Notable Visitors:
President Richard M. Nixon
President George H. W. Bush
U.S. Senator John McCain and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin
