0414 NCQ Newsletter

APRIL 2014 NEWSLETTER

2 • APRIL 2014 • NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB NEWS

Board of Governors General InformationPresident, Sean Galvin

Vice-President, Richard MeadeSecretary, Carol McClintock

Treasurer, James EganGeneral Counsel, Robert Sheffield

Immediate Past President, C.Robert Foy

GOVERNORSTerms Expiring 2014

Gail BellJane Howe

Kevin MantvilleGregory Seymourian

Arthur Foley

Terms expiring 2015Robert MartellMartin Joyce

Peter DonadioEllen McWade

Terms expiring 2016Dolly DiPesaScott Galvin Paul Leary

Arthur SharpFrancis White

HOUSE COMMITTEERichard Meade, Chairperson

RECIPROCITY COMMITTEEVincent Santosuosso, Jr., Chairperson

BOWLING COMMITTEEDeDe Dalton-Martell & Robert Martell

Co-Chairs

ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEEEllen McWade, Chairperson

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEAlice Welch, Chairperson

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEERobert Martell, Chairperson

Main Line: 617-773-9300

Members Line: 617-773-5025

Fax: 617-773-5817

Email: [email protected]

Address: 27 Glendale Road, Quincy, MA 02169

DRESS CODELadies:

Appropriate dress is necessary for lunch and dinner.

Gentlemen: Lunch: Business Casual

Dinner: Jacket and collared shirt or jacket and mock turtleneck.

Tie is optional.

DINING ROOM HOURS

Lunch: Tues. - Fri., Noon - 2:00pmDinner: Tues. - Sat., 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Closed on Mondays

RESERVATIONSReservations for lunch and dinner are required.

Reservations for lunch must be made by 10:30am and by 3:30pm for dinner. We need to have your

reservations prior to these times in order to adequately staff the dining room.

NEWSLETTER STAFFDeanna Seymourian

Editor

Ann Collins, Barbara Le Bel, Susan Egan, Eileen McDonnell, Shyla Settles, Rachel Bartley

and all club membersContributors

Maura WilsonGraphic Designer

NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB NEWS • APRIL 2014 • 3

Board of Governors General Information Message from The General Manager

To all of our Members,

Well, it looks like spring is just around the corner and not soon enough! The Club will be very busy with events this spring. We have a number of Weddings, Showers Christenings and First Communions scheduled for the upcoming months.

Work around the Club will continue, as we have been working hard to improve the appearance of the facility on both the event and member sides of the building.

I am happy to announce that we will be making improvements in the upstairs ladies room this spring, as well as providing the members with new lounge seating. The seats will be upholstered in stages in order to ensure we have enough seats in the lounge at all times.

We will also be providing entertainment and special member events in the lounge on a weekly basis. We have included a “healthy choice” and a “comfort

choice” on the weekly specials. I would like to remind all members that you can enjoy the lounge here at the Club for a drink without having to stay for dinner. In fact, we would love to have members stop by for a drink in the lounge. Please check the calendar for what is going on this month at the Club.

I would like to thank the House Committee, as well as Club President, Sean Galvin and Board member, Scott Galvin for doing a fantastic job coordinating and overseeing the work on the event entrance. If you have not had the opportunity to see the changes, feel free to take a look next time you’re here. It looks great!

Don’t forget to make your reservations for Easter!

Best,

Marty

In memoriamLarry Babb

Husband, father, grandfather, friend and much more to many people.

Once in a while someone comes along who makes a difference. Larry tried to make a difference at the Club with his devotion, expertise and humor. We are saddened that his work was cut short by his all-to-soon death.

At his funeral, his son, Stu, described what it was like being his son. We all knew of his love for old movies and show tunes, and he imparted that love to his family, perhaps in unorthodox ways. He was a business man, --mingling with politicians such as Richard Nixon, Barry Goldwater, George Murphy and many more. In the entertainment segment of his career he mingled with the likes of Faye

Dunaway, Steve McQueen, Lucille Ball, Tony Curtis, William Holden, Bob Hope just to name a few. Not a conversation would go by without a mention of a humorous story pertaining to one of them. He was into sports, whether just to watch his kids or grandchildren play or filming some highly visible games in the past.

His son’s eulogy outlined growing up with Larry, which was filled with knowledge, adventure, practical jokes but most all of love.— and he gave the

same to us.He was a new friend to most of us, but he felt

like an old friend. His dedication to the Club was obvious to all who knew him and he will be missed.

Larry Babb Co-founder of NCQ newsletter


Committee Reports

ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEENeighborhood Club members celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in style with specialty cocktails, an Irish Menu and our favorite Irish Bread. Dennis O’Gorman delighted the crowd with his old & new Irish tunes. Members showed their Irish spirit in a lively sing along! St. Pat would have approved!

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEWe are pleased to welcome new members to the

Neighborhood Club: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Nancy) Kelly.

Tom and Nancy Quincy residents for many years, are the Club’s newest Class A members. Long-time members Thomas and Kathleen Fitzgerald along with Gregory and Denise Casey are delighted to sponsor Mr. and Mrs. Kelly for membership. Thomas is president of Can Am Consultants, Inc. in Quincy. Both he and Nancy are civic minded individuals who have contributed to their community for many years. They are the proud parents of three sons and grandparents of four grandchildren. They are a wonderful addition to Club membership. Welcome!

The Membership Committee encourage you to take advantage of the New Member Referral Benefit Program in which qualifying sponsors may receive the benefit of the waiver of two month’s dues for each new Class A membership that they sponsor and one month’s dues for each new Class B. The numbers of new memberships and related sponsor benefits are unlimited. Especially in conjunction with “Guest Night” on Fridays for the month of April, the referral benefit makes everyone winners.

We look forward to welcoming your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors to the Neighborhood Club. Please inform staff when you are making dinner reservations that you are bringing prospective members as your guests. Applications for membership are always available in the Management Office when the Club is open. Please call 617-773-5025 or email [email protected] to request an application to be mailed or emailed.

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE”The Best Kept Secret on the South Shore”

The results of the survey have been finalized and are available in this newsletter. Thank you to all who responded. Your opinions and ideas are very helpful and positive to read. We will be using the information to improve our Club experience and to develop a marketing brochure. The majority of respondents are happy with the Club. The responses provided the membership committees with useful information, comments, and suggestions.

Most members reported that they had joined the Neighborhood Club when friends and relatives invited them to join; others joined for the atmosphere and dining experience and the reputation of the Club and its members. The dining, social activities/events, atmosphere, and friendships made at the Club ranked high ranked high things that members enjoy.

Results indicated that members menu dining, and theme nights such as Italian Night, Tapas Night, and Irish Night, are favorites of over 50% of those who responded. Club events such as Chef’s Manager Night, Night of Thanks and Giving, the Christmas Social, Sunday Brunch, Valentine’s Dinner, New Year’s Eve, and Easter are important to the membership. The survey also revealed that members see the NCQ as a wonderful gathering place for family occasions and an elegant place with ambiance, atmosphere, and delicious food.

The staff received high praise for providing excellent service, making members feel welcome and at home, and for being an important part of a pleasant experience. One response noted, “I love all the staff.”

Bowling is key to many members and was reported to be a way to meet members, make friendships, and socialize. One member described the bowling as a joy.

When asked to describe the Neighborhood Club one member answered,”A membership like no other, very unique.”

The Membership Development Committee continues to explore new ways to attract new members. We are always happy to hear your ideas. We


are planning an open house to highlight our centennial preparations and look forward to having our neighbors tour the club. Thank you again for taking the time to complete this survey; members’ input and thoughts are important to the Club.

BOWLING COMMITTEEThe Bowling League will sorely

miss Larry Babb, a long time bowler and former Committee Chair of the Mixed Bowling. Larry always made us smile and made our bowling time a fun and happy experience. We appreciate all his hard work and efforts to make our visits to the alleys so enjoyable. Our condolences go out to Darlene and the Babb family.

From the alleys of the Neighborhood Club to the pages of the Newsletter bowling news is blowing in the March winds. March was a productive time for bowlers. Team 1’s Jeff Gallahue scored a 101; keeping it all in the family Pat Gallahue scored a 96. Teammate Mike McNally scored a crowd pleasing 100. Team 2’s Steve Bartlett bowled high strings of 90 and 103. Team 4’s Sue Egan led her team this month with a score of a well-earned 90. Bob Martell also bowled a 90 to the delight of his Team 6.

Team 2’s Gail Bell’s impressive scores of 106 and 111 earned her the Women’s High Single record for the season so far. Doreen Parker holds the High Average Women’s spot with an 84 having bowled a 94 and 95 during the month. Lorraine Coakley who bowled a 90 (not an unusual feat for Lorraine) this month reigns high with the High Match Women’s record of 198.

Congratulations to Team 3’s Bob Foy who bowled strings of 98 and 113 dominating the men bowlers with the High Men’s average of 87.4, the Men’s High Single record of 113, and the High Match Man record of 199. Bob Foy is the March Bowler of the Month as he dazzles the league with his bowling expertise.

The race for first place continues. Teams 2,3,5,6 and 7 are all in contention. It is a tight contest. The Bowling Banquet which is an opportunity for all Club members to celebrate is scheduled for Thursday, June 5.

We are missing all our Florida bowlers. We look forward to their return and to their warming up the alleys with their warm and smiling sunshine. We all send warm wishes to Nick Pepe and wish him a very speedy

recovery. And here’s a message to Joan and Peter Booras to come visit us on bowling night.

MAKE-UP SCHEDULEAttention Teams 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Tuesday, May 6 Make-up for Jan. 21

Teams 1 vs. 6 alleys 1 and 2)Teams 4 vs. 8(alleys 3 and 4)

Tuesday May 13 Make-up for February 5

Teams 5 vs. 7 (alleys 1 and 2)Teams 4 vs. 6 (alleys 3 and 4)

Committee Reports

Watch out Bob Foy your 113 score was great, but Gail Bell is closing in on you with her 111 score and Mike McNally is not that far behind with a recent 100 (no thanks to self-prophesizing one pin fall on a spare.)

The editor takes artistic license


During the January and February a survey was sent out to the Club Membership. The results were informative.

Why did you decide to join the NCQ?55% Atmosphere and Dining Experience 75% Friends and relatives invited me to join35% Reputation of the Club and its members 5% Other

Describe some things you enjoy about being a member of the NCQ? (Sample responses)• Wonderful friends made • Staff that greets me by name • Elegant ambience• The bartenders who know what I drink • Quality of food • Friendly and efficient wait staff• Social activities such as gala black tie New Year’s Eve and bowling • Quality of functions • Proximity to home and work with the availability of a club well-respected • Good food in a relaxed atmosphere • Impeccable service• World class cuisine and interesting events for membership • Place for family occasions

On a scale of 1-4 with 1 being the most likely, which event would you be most likely to attend?38% Ballroom fixed menu dinner with dancing and entertainment 51% Members menu dining with in lounge entertainment 60% Theme nights with special menu for example Italian Night, Tapas Night, Irish Night 37% Small mini events such as wine tasting, tailgate party, summer cookout

How often would you attend club entertainment events. Choose one.

27.8% One event per month34.4% One event every other month24.5% One event quarterly8.1% Do not attend Club events

Please rate the current club events from 1 to 10 with 1 being the most important to you and 10 being the least important.• Chef’s Manager’s Night and Night of Thanks were #1 and #2 for the majority of those surveyed. (85%)• Italian Night and Christmas Social were #3 and #4 for the majority of those surveyed. (74%)• Sunday Brunch was #5 for the majority of those surveyed. (72%)• Valentine’s Dinner was #6 for the majority of those surveyed. (69%)• Irish Night was #7 for the majority of those surveyed. (66%)• New Year’s Eve was #8 for the majority of those surveyed. (62%)• Easter Brunch was #9 for the majority of those surveyed. (53%)

How likely would you be to participate in these types of activities? (Percentage indicates the amount likely to participate.)52% Day trips to local attractions 64% Group transfers to the theater, stage shows, or concerts32% Overnight trips to NYC, Cape Cod, or a casino 20% Vacation packages, cruises

How would you describe being a member of the NCQ to someone joining? (Sample Responses)• Joining the Neighborhood Club of Quincy has been a wonderful experience filled with good food, camaraderie, and fun. We love to go to the Club for lunch or dinner. We have made many new friends in a warm and welcoming place that has become very special to us.• It (NCQ) has a great atmosphere for having dinner in a quiet environment….and great for hosting private parties and special occasions.

Neighborhood Club of Quincy Survey Results 2014


• Best kept secret on the South Shore.• A membership like no other, very unique• Elegant low key facility to share happy moments with friends and family• It is a joy to bowl. Great way to meet new friends and feel it’s your club.• It is like being a guest at a 5 star restaurant. • Club with class. A place to enjoy while having fun.

When coming to the club do you feel welcomed and comfortable? (Sample responses)• The Club for us has literally been our place “where everyone knows your name.” Without exception we are welcomed and always feel at home.• Absolutely the staff goes of their way to make (our visit) a pleasant experience for us. Furthermore there has been a steady improvement in the facilities since we joined. We love the fireplace.• Yes, I love all the (staff). They make us feel like they missed us (when we arrive).• …..upon entering the members’ dining room I am always greeted with a kind and warm welcome.• Always accommodating.

Have you made new friendships since joining the NCQ? Explain or give an example.• We have made some new friends, more importantly we have connected to a lot of old friends. • …many new friends through bowling and functions. When there were monthly dances my husband and I would always sit at a different table so we could meet new people.• I met someone through bowling whom I subsequently played golf with. We had a most enjoyable time. We have had dinner together with our husbands. My husband thought they were great people too.• We have made many new friends and feel very comfortable introducing family and friends all around.• Yes, many friends and acquaintances…some of whom became business clients as well.

What is your favorite thing about the club? What is your least favorite thing about the club? (Sample responses)Favorites:• Dining experience, convenient location, free parking, friendships, excellent food and service/ staff. • Social aspects and cozy dining, homey feeling.• It’s there when you want it…….• Holidays, bowling, family gathering place, book clubs• Gathering of friends

Would like to see:• More casual options and Sunday Hours• More activities• A less formal setting to stop by for a snack and drink in.• More specialty nights or events such as cards, music, theater, wine tasting, cooking classes, TV for sporting events with themed buffets. Increase night life. Make more of a destination.• Use of downstairs on weekends in general with a casual dress code /menu.• Older members making an effort to introduce themselves and welcome newbies. • An environment that is more welcoming to single men and women.

Neighborhood Club of Quincy Survey Results 2014

SEE WHAT WE HAVE PLANNED!

See back calendar for April showers of fun! Kids under ten eat free on Tuesday with adults meals, wine with full entree on

Wednesdays, craft beer sampling nights on Thursday and much more!


Announcements & Members’ Notes

HAPPY APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Anita McNultyDeanna Seymourian

Paul Le BelJames Bono

Clair McNallyCarol Swett

Barbara WalshBrenda Hussey

Remembrances of Ralph Talanian

on his April Birthday

ANNIVERSARIESAnniversary greetings to

Paul and Peggy O’Sullivan

APRIL CLUB MILESTONES5 Years

Jane McNulty

1 YearJames Dunn

CONDOLENCESCondolences to Darlene and her family

on the passing of Larry Babb.

Condolences to the families of Firefighters Michael Kennedy and Edward J. Walsh who

perished in the recent Back Bay Fire. Michael was related to Gail Bell’s son CJ.

GET WELL WISHESContinued best wishes to

Nick Pepe for a speedy recovery.

ROLL OF HONORJohn Turner

Veteran U.S. Navy WWII

HOUSE COMMITTEEHouse Committee now meets the

2nd Tuesday of each month.

MEMBER SIGHTINGNCQ Members Dolly DiPesa and Caryn Smith were seen serving at the Quincy Rotary’s third annual Senior Spaghetti luncheon. Both very active members, Dolly is Rotary President and Caryn Smith is Past President.

BOOK CLUB IBook Club I met Tuesday, March 4th for dinner and discussion. Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger is his first novel in a series of best seller mystery thrillers. Our book club has not read a mystery murder story in a long time and that is one of the reasons I choose this novel. There was a little bit of everything in this story,

The Fitzgerald family celebrating twins Rory and Scarlett birthdays at the Club

The Losordos celebrate a birthday at The Club


Announcements & Members’ Notes

NCQ DRINK OF THE MONTH

BLUEBUNNY

VodkaTriple Sec

Blue Curaçao Ask your server!

Jack Collins family celebrates a birthday.

The Seymourians celebrate a birthday at The Club

murder, mayhem, love and sex with an underlying core of goodness as this former Chicago cop, Cork O’Connor, searches for the truth and reveals the dark side of a snow-covered landscape as well as the beauty and strength he has as well as his family and friends in this Northern Minnesota hometown of Aurora. For our next read, Ruthie Briggs has chosen The Fault in our Stars by John Green. He is a bestselling author for youg adults but for this older reader I’m finding it ‘pitch perfect’. Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 1. Hoping for spring-like weather by then! Franny, we missed you. Judy, hope you a good vaca in the sun as Roseann continues to enjoy the Florida sun.

BOOK CLUB IIMarch meeting turned out to be a cozy meeting. The attendees enjoyed reading The Irish Doctor so much that it may be carried over to the April meeting.

Other selections suggested were Dance Lessons by Aine Greaney. The story starts out in Boston and reverts back to Ireland where a recent widow learns her late husband had keep dark secrets about his past. This compact page-turner explores the complexities and sometimes cruel realities of family life and the themes of regret and redemption set against the backdrop of the Irish consciousness.

Proof of Heaven and The Roots of the Olive Tree by Courtney Miller Santo were also mentioned. We should be welcoming back some of our snowbirds to book club next month.

SAVE THE DATE!

Easter Brunch: April 20 Mother’s Day: May 11

Ladies Night: May 22

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!We would love to recognize all birthdays, anniversaries or other member occasions.

Please let us know of any special events or news items by calling the office or emailing Deanna at

[email protected].


Bob and Kathy Mitchell may retire to live off their grandson’s royalties from his modeling

career as shown in his Babies R Us ad.

LADIES NIGHTTHURS., MAY 22

Menu:

Caesar SaladChoice of: Salmon with Dill Sauce

or Chicken PicattaRice Pilaf

Green BeansPeach Melba

Please join us and enjoy the

unforgettable entertainment of Carol O’Shaughnessy, Boston’s ‘First

Lady of Cabaret’. Carol has an amazing resume, from ‘Live at Schullers’, to The North Shore Music Circus, and

appearances on the Riverboat Cruises in Europe. Ron Della Chiesa, WGBH

radio, Boston has described her as: “having an innate ability to deliver a

song with the best of them”. Enjoy the show and a delicious meal!

$27 per guestMake your reservation today!

Photos from Irish Night


SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2014

SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT.

Calendar of Events - April 2014

13 vs. 5, 4 vs. 9

FAMILY NIGHT:KIDS UNDER 10 EAT FREE FROM SPECIAL MENUW/ADULT MEAL

22 vs. 8, 1 vs. 7

WINE & DINE:COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF HOUSE RED OR WHITE WINE W/FULL ENTREE DINNER

3A.M. BOWLING

CRAFT BEER SAMPLING

IN LOUNGE WITH WINGS, 5-7PM

4GUEST NIGHT:

COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF

CHAMPAGNEIN LOUNGE, 8-10PM

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

5

PRIME RIB NIGHT

6

Club Closed

7

Club Closed

8HOUSE COMMITTEE

1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 9


95 vs. 7, 4 vs. 6


10A.M. BOWLING

CRAFT BEER SAMPLING


11GUEST NIGHT:

COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF

CHAMPAGNEIN LOUNGE, 8-10PM

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

12

PRIME RIB NIGHT

13

Club Closed

PALM SUNDAY

14

Club Closed

15BOOK CLUB IIFAMILY NIGHT:KIDS UNDER 10 EAT FREE FROM SPECIAL MENUW/ADULT MEAL

PASSOVER

16


17A.M. BOWLING

CRAFT BEER SAMPLING


18SPECIAL

SEAFOOD MENU

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

GOOD FRIDAY

19

PRIME RIB NIGHT

20

EASTER BRUNCH

21

Club Closed

221 vs. 9, 3 vs. 7


EARTH DAY

23WINE & DINE:COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF HOUSE RED OR WHITE WINE W/FULL ENTREE DINNER

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

24A.M. BOWLING

CRAFT BEER SAMPLING


256 vs.8, 4 vs. 5

GUEST NIGHT:COMPLIMENTARY

GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE IN LOUNGE, 8-10PM

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

26

PRIME RIB NIGHT

27

Club Closed

28

Club Closed

294 vs. 7, 2 vs. 3


305 vs. 8, 6 vs. 9


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