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OCTOBER 2012 Edition
OCTOBER EVENTS 10/10 - STAG NIGHT 10/18 - WINE DINNER 10/25 - NEW RAZZ 10/27 - Saginaw Choral Society BCCC Halloween Party
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Thanks for belonging to the Saginaw Club. We all have our reasons for being a part of this one of a kind institution. Deirdre and I felt fortunate to have our wedding reception at the club Thanksgiving weekend, 1982. As much as we forewarned our out of town guests, “watch out”, the Saginaw Club serves a pretty stiff drink, a few went to the head of the class and still talk about the experience. Whatever your fond memory of Saginaw Club membership might be, on behalf of the Board of Managers, we are thankful.
A few notes of concern. Without you, an active viable membership, we do not exist. Some say private clubs are a dying breed, especially downtown ones like ours. Rest assured there is none of that feeling from your President or Board of Managers. We are more determined than ever to protect our club and our membership. We can use your help. If you know of someone who has expressed an interest in the Saginaw Club, let us know. If we can use your name in asking about membership consideration, all the better. Myself, Membership Director Laureen Lutenski, or a Board member will be thrilled to follow up. Yes, we have had some attrition in membership due to a variety of reasons. Thankfully, we have generated over 30 new members in the past two years alone. At present, I know of 6 additional Saginawians who are considering joining the club. A few notes of positive reflections. Financially the Saginaw Club continues to be in solid shape. Our debt load is not heavy and will be fully retired within 6 years. Membership activity is on the rise with more lunches and dinners served in the month of August 2012 compared to 2011. With the fall season here, many more special events and activities will be taking place. On behalf of your Board of Managers and staff, we look forward to seeing you and your family at the club. “Mac” MacDonald President
WELCOME
Please extend a warm Saginaw Club welcome to the following new members: Michelle and Jim Whitlock
NEW RECIPROCAL CLUBS
If your travels take you to San Francisco or St. Paul don’t hesitate to visit the two newest additions to our long list of reciprocal clubs; The University Club of San Francisco & The University Club of St. Paul.
DID YOU KNOW?
Every Monday and Thursday afternoon the club sends an email message with details on upcoming events. If you are not receiving this update please provide us with your email address so you’ll be sure to receive the most up-to-date information on happenings at the club. www.saginawclub.org
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS… Phone 754.8404 for reservations!
STAG Night – Wednesday, October 10th
Throw in a red chip, some dice, a few laughs and great company and it all adds up to a terrific evening. Fun starts around 5:30pm.
CLUB BISTRO…It’s Casual. It’s Fun.
Join us for casual dining on the first floor every Friday from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Sample tasty items from Chef Ben’s new Menu!
Let Us Entertain You…
10/05 – DAVID BROWN 10/12 – ANDY COULOURIS DUO 10/19 – DAVID BROWN 10/26 – LEO FEITH
“FALL INTO WINE” DINNER
Thursday, October 18th 6:30pm“A Parisian Soirée” 6 great wines paired with 6 autumn inspired dishes! Please join us at The Saginaw Club to celebrate the Fall Harvest! Bring a hearty appetite and a thirst for great wine. Chef Ben and his culinary staff will send you into sensory over-load in a culinary celebration of the season! Our special guest host, ichael Cregar, a Certified Sommelier, from Woodberry Wine Company will be here to describe each of the wines he has selected. Just $65.00/ person, plus gratuity & tax for this event. Please RSVP today, the event is limited to the first 50 reservations. 754.8404
THANKSGIVING – Small cheer and great
welcome makes a merry feast. – William Shakespeare Generations of Saginaw Club members have enjoyed the true spirit of this special day with family and friends. A beautiful holiday buffet with seatings at 2pm & 5pm. Take out also available. Reservations Please: 754.8404
NEW RAZZ – Thursday, October 25th
Longer tenured members gather for an evening of great conversation and great food! Fun begins at 6pm.
SAGINAW CHORAL SOCIETY
Saturday, October 27th Join us for dinner before the 8pm “Shades of Blue” performance at the Temple Theatre!
BCCC Halloween Party
Saturday, October 27th Bay City Country Club has invited you to be their guest at their “over the top” Halloween party. Harry Potter themed kids’ party from 4pm-6pm. Adult Fear Factor party beginning at 7:30pm. Special pricing has been extended to our members. Call 754.8404 to make a reservation or for more information.
SAVE THE DATE
“Inside Business” Speaker Series, Tuesday, November 13th Saginaw Valley State University will sponsor the “Inside Business” Speaker Series program as part of its 50th Anniversary celebration. Michael Finney, President and CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), will be the featured guest speaker. Michael A. Finney Mr. Finney was the 2008 Outstanding Alumnus of the Saginaw Valley State University College of Business and Management. He currently reports to Governor Rick Snyder in his role as Economic Growth Group Executive. Eric Gilbertson, President and Dave Abbs, Chairman, SVSU Board of Control, will provide an update on SVSU at 50. This promises to be a very timely and interesting program. Registration: 4:45pm Program: 5:15pm Reservations Please: 754.8404
CLIPS OF THE CLUB’S HISTORY
A message from the Club Historian, Chuck Hoover The year was 1889 and everything was new or being started now in our community. The City of Saginaw had just been formed by merging the old towns from both sides of the river. The lumber era had ended and now business led the community to make Saginaw a better place to live. Community and business leaders felt a need to organize a special Social Club in the old East Saginaw area. Within 2 weeks they had organized an association called the “East Saginaw Club” for the purpose of promoting social interaction among the members and providing a clubhouse for them to use. They adopted a constitution and by-laws, developed a site search committee and made it a stock membership club of $100 per share to pay for the new clubhouse. By the end of a month, 22 potential sites were reviewed and a site was selected on the new Washington Street where two old houses had been removed and only some willow trees remained. That site was lot 9 and the north 40 feet of lot 10 of the Hoyt Plat. They bought the site for $4,750 and it is still the location our clubhouse with additional land acquired through the years.
MANAGER’S MESSAGE
Stability – Predictability - Consistency These are qualities to which we will always aspire in the club and are not easily found in today’s business world. Perhaps it explains, in part, why so many continue to return and meet regularly at the club and have done so for years and years.
Others are discovering the value of these basic tenets of the Saginaw Club since its beginning. Add some outstanding food and service in the distinctive club ambiance and you have all the ingredients for a memorable experience. We truly appreciate these friends who returned to the club in September to enjoy its unique amenities in Saginaw: WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP – SAGINAW EXCHANGE CLUB – DUPERON CORPORATION- HONEST JOHN LUNCHEONS-DR. HEUSCHELE MEMORIAL SERVICE-RED HAT SOCIETY-DR. ARGYLE MEETING-MONDAY LADIES BRIDGE-MRS. KENDRICK LADIES BRIDGE & LUNCHEON-STAG NIGHT DINNER-SAGINAW PRIDE-SAGINAW ARTIST’S GUILD-SAGINAW HALL OF FAME MEETING-PASTOR APPRECIATION DINNER-ADI MEETING AND DINNER-FALL OPEN HOUSE PARTY-NAIFA LUNCHEON-COVENANT HOSPITAL-LAKE HURON CREDIT UNION MEETING-CITIZENS BANK RECEPTION-SBSO PRE CONCERT AND AFTERGLOW PARTIES Thank You!
CHEF’S CORNER
Over the past few years the Saginaw Club has been using the Downtown Saginaw Farmers’ Market for our produce. I have formed good relationships with a number of local farmers and really enjoy seeing what fresh fruits and vegetables are part of the local harvest on any given day. All of the heirloom tomatoes we use are grown at Black Dog Farm in Chesaning. Beyer Farms supplies us with delicious yellow watermelons. Our good friends at Buttercrust Bakery round out the offerings of the market with breads and sweets. With the onset of October root vegetables and winter squash will be available; most of which maintain their freshness over a period of time. Acorn, buttercup, butternut, hubbard and spaghetti squash are all considered winter squash and can hold for over a month if kept in a cool place. Pie pumpkins are at the market now and there will be a lot more pumpkins as we get closer to Halloween. The Downtown Farmers’ Market is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays until October 26th. If you have a chance, stop by and support our local farmers!
BOARD OF MANAGERS
President .............................Kenneth “Mac” MacDonald Vice President ........................................ Timothy Royle Treasurer ..................................................James Carpp Secretary ..........................................Morrie Stevens Jr. Dave Abbs Dr. George Gugino Tim Hausbeck David Hoffman Jeffrey Pickelman
SAGINAW CLUB STAFF
Linden Mills........................................ General Manager Cheryl Westphal ....................................Office Manager Laureen Lutenski .........................Membership Director Jo Ann Preece .......................... Dining Room Manager Ben Rorabacher ....................................Executive Chef Anita Rattray............................................. Receptionist
Contact us: 754.8404
OCTOBER Calendar
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Lunch Served Mon—Fri 11:45—2pm
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WINE DINNER 6pm-‐8:30pm STAG NIGHT
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DINNER 6pm-‐8:30pm
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NEW RAZZ
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DINNER 6pm-‐8:30pm
STAG NIGHT
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Friday 5 CLUB BISTRO
CLUB BISTRO 5:30pm-8pm DINNER 6pm-‐8:30pm CLUB BISTRO 5:30pm-8pm DINNER 6pm-‐8:30pm
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DINNER 6pm-‐8:30pm Saginaw Choral Society BCCC Halloween Party
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219 North Washington Avenue Saginaw, Michigan 48607
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