Bulletin 0911 A monthly report and listing of news, activities, and events of The Union League Club Public Affairs Committee Luncheon with Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour Former Chairman, Republican Governors Association and Republican National Committee Wednesday, September 14th 12:00 pm $85 per person Governor Haley Barbour is serving his eighth and final year as Mississippi’s Governor. Governor Barbour served as Chairman of the Republican Gover- nors Association from 2009-2010 when the number of Republican Governors increased from 22 to 29 following the elections. From 1993-1997, he served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee, during which time Republicans regained control of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. As Governor, he has led Mississippi in successfully implementing fiscal reform and comprehensive tort reform while encouraging job creation in highly skilled, high-paying sectors. In 2005, he showed great leadership in coordinating his state’s response to Hurricane Katrina, the greatest natural disaster in American history. Governor Barbour worked with state and local leaders to build back a stronger, better coastal economy. Following these efforts, he was named Governor of the Year by Governing magazine in 2006. Please join us for what clearly will be a memorable event with one of our nation’s most respected Governors and most influential Republicans. Luncheon will start at noon. Clubhouse Attire Jackets are required for gentlemen in the restau- rants, bar and public spaces before 4:00 pm. Jackets and ties are required after 4:00 pm. Ladies are asked to dress with corresponding formality. During the summer season, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, neckties are not required. Casual attire is permitted throughout the Clubhouse on Saturday and Sunday throughout the year. Casual attire is permitted for overnight guests going to and from their rooms and for those going to and from the Fitness Center, Squash Courts or Golf Simulator. Private event hosts may, at their discretion, permit “busi- ness casual” attire in those rooms rented exclusively for their event. Business casual is defined as collared shirts and proper trousers for gentlemen. Hats and coats must be checked in the coat-room or kept in guest bedrooms. Hand luggage is not permitted in the Bar, Club Room, Main Dining Room or Mary Murray Room. Jackets may be removed during play at the Billiards and Snooker tables. Seafood Buffet is Back on Fridays! Don’t forget! The Seafood Buffet moves back to Fridays on September 9th.
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Bulletin0911A monthly report and listing of news, activities, and events of The Union League Club
Public Affairs Committee
Luncheon with Mississippi Governor Haley BarbourFormer Chairman, Republican Governors Association and Republican National Committee Wednesday, September 14th 12:00 pm $85 per person
Governor Haley Barbour is serving his
eighth and final year as Mississippi’s
Governor. Governor Barbour served
as Chairman of the Republican Gover-
nors Association from 2009-2010 when
the number of Republican Governors
increased from 22 to 29 following
the elections. From 1993-1997, he
served as Chairman of the Republican
National Committee, during which
time Republicans regained control
of both the U.S. Senate and House of
Representatives.
As Governor, he has led Mississippi
in successfully implementing fiscal
reform and comprehensive tort reform while encouraging job creation in highly skilled,
high-paying sectors. In 2005, he showed great leadership in coordinating his state’s response
to Hurricane Katrina, the greatest natural disaster in American history. Governor Barbour
worked with state and local leaders to build back a stronger, better coastal economy. Following
these efforts, he was named Governor of the Year by Governing magazine in 2006.
Please join us for what clearly will be a memorable event with one of our nation’s most
respected Governors and most influential Republicans. Luncheon will start at noon.
Clubhouse Attire Jackets are required for gentlemen in the restau-rants, bar and public spaces before 4:00 pm. Jackets and ties are required after 4:00 pm. Ladies are asked to dress with corresponding formality. During the summer season, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, neckties are not required.
Casual attire is permitted throughout the Clubhouse on Saturday and Sunday throughout the year. Casual attire is permitted for overnight guests going to and from their rooms and for those going to and from the Fitness Center, Squash Courts or Golf Simulator.
Private event hosts may, at their discretion, permit “busi-ness casual” attire in those rooms rented exclusively for their event. Business casual is defined as collared shirts and proper trousers for gentlemen.
Hats and coats must be checked in the coat-room or kept in guest bedrooms. Hand luggage is not permitted in the Bar, Club Room, Main Dining Room or Mary Murray Room. Jackets may be removed during play at the Billiards and Snooker tables.
Seafood Buffet is Back on Fridays! Don’t forget! The Seafood Buffet moves back to Fridays on September 9th.
Annie Whitman has been promoted to Director of Catering and will be overseeing the 1,000 plus private dining events that take place in our Clubhouse each year. Annie has been the Assistant Director of Catering since 2007.
Sarah Simandl, formerly the Director of Catering, is currently on leave following the birth of her son Tyler and will return in mid-November to assume the roll of Admis-sions Director.
Jessica Lyon will move into the Assistant Catering Director position after a year and a half as a coor-dinator of Club events.
Sarah Cahill, who has had responsibility for both Admissions and Marketing will take on responsibility for Club events and continue as Director of Communications.
And finally, to fill the gap during Sarah Simandl’s absence, Hilda Gressler will be returning for three months to oversee admissions. Hilda worked with us for two years between 1998 and 2000 and is well equipped to pinch hit in this crucial slot. If you feel like you need a score card to keep track, don’t worry, just let the operator know what you need and you will be directed to the appro-priate staff member to help you out.
Library Non-Profit DiscussionGiving back without giving a handout Tuesday, September 13th 6:00 pm Reception and book signing 6:30 pm Lecture and discussion $15 per person, Chit Bar
Philanthropy is changing. To support a cause, a donation is no longer the only financial option. Market-based solu-tions to community problems have been created that allow philanthropists and investors to do good while also doing well.
To explore these solutions, the Library Committee will host Jed Emerson. Jed, who has held various faculty appointments at Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford business schools, is the originator of the term Blended Value and an internationally-recognized thought leader on the topic of impact investing. A dynamic and compelling speaker, he has presented his work at countless global conferences including the Skoll World Forum and The World Economic Forum.
The event will also highlight Jed’s most recent book on the topic, released the week prior to the event, Impact Investing: Transforming How we Make Money While Making a Difference. The book explores how new markets and investment vehicles (venture funds, fixed income, etc.) are being leveraged to generate competitive financial returns while positively impacting communities.
The presentation and book offer a good intro-duction to the topic and promise to be engaging and inspiring regardless of professional back-ground. The event will be in the form of a lecture, followed by an open discussion.
After the discussion, a limited number of seats will be available to dine with Jed in the Mary Murray Room; if you wish to be part of his table please indicate this when making your reservation.
Entertainment Committee
Welcome Back Clam Bake Thursday, September 8th 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm $85 per person, includes finger foods, dinner, beer and wine
Summer doesn’t end on Labor Day. The foods we think of as defining summer peak in September and there is no better time to enjoy the very best of them. Walk the fields of sweet corn in Hudson County or grab your clam rake and wade the flats of Block Island and you will be sure this is true. Our “Welcome back to your Club” event features an amazing spread from the sea and local farms. It’s about the food so leave your jacket and tie at home and prepare to put on your bib as you tuck into a lobster or two.
The Menu
• Chilled Oysters and Littleneck Clams
• Steamed Quahogs
• Maine Lobsters
• Local Sweet Corn on the Cob
• Jersey Tomatoes
• Salads, Cole Slaw and Boiled New Potatoes
• Brownies and Melon
New Books in the LibraryOur library collection is ever expanding, here is a sample of our latest acquisitions.
1861: The Civil War Awakening by Adam Goodheart
Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacyby John Julius Norwich
America Aflame: How the Civil War Created a Nation by David Goldfield
America’s Second Revolution by Harlow G. Unger
Capitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman
Coal Black Horse by Robert Olmstead
Lost in Shangri-Laby Mitchell Zuckoff
Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer
Nathanael Greene: A Biography of the American Revolution by Gerald M. Carbone
Portrait of a Spy by Daniel Silva
Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays by Michael Oakeshott
For reservations for all Club events please Email [email protected] or call 212-685-3800 and ask for extension 222.
Art and Trap & Skeet Committees
Fall Reception Featuring a Sporting Art Exhibit Presented by the Art CommitteeThursday, September 22nd 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Main Lounge $35 per person, includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres
The Trap & Skeet and Art Committees together extend a cordial invitation to all Members and guests to join us in welcoming the cool days of autumn at a Fall Reception, featuring an exhibition of original art, “A Sportsman’s Para-dise–Sporting Art’s Masters”.
Enjoy oyster shooters, cocktails & canapes while viewing art and a brief presentation by Fred Polhemus of Jinishian Gallery
Artists inspired by the wonders of nature share a deep bond with all who revel in the great outdoors. The pairing of artistic talent with a love of the natural world has produced sublime images of landscapes, wildlife, and the sporting experience.
Curated by the distinguished J. Russell Jinishian Gallery of Fairfield, CT, the show is titled “A Sportsman’s Paradise - Sporting Art’s Masters.” The Gallery will present works by the finest practitioners of sporting art, including watercolors produced over 70 years by the legendary Arthur Shilstone, and dramatic oils of fish by the highly collectible artist Mike Stidham.
In the tradition of popular illustrators featured in publications of their day, such as Norman Rockwell in Saturday Evening Post, and Thomas Nast in Harper’s Weekly, many of the highly regarded artists in “A Sportsman’s Para-dise” are renowned contributors to the finest contemporary magazines, including Gray’s Sporting Journal, Sporting Classics, and National Geographic. All art will be framed and available for purchase, and with quality and provenance assured, these small treasures are sure to grow in value over time as they are enjoyed.
We look forward to greeting old friends and new, for a convivial celebration of autumn in the company of “Sporting Art’s Masters.” The exhibit will run through October in the Gallery.
Trap & Skeet Committee
Sporting Clays Outing at Orvis SandanonaIncluding Round Two of Club Championship Saturday, September 24th 9:30 am Registration 10:00 am Start $120 plus tax, includes 100 targets and lunch $45 per person lunch only Cash gratuities additional Rentals: shotguns $40; carts $50 Shotgun shells: $9/box of 25 Lessons (gun incl.): Private, $175/hr. Group Lesson, add‘l $25 per person (max. 4)Novices welcome - Instruction available Reservations are required.
The Trap & Skeet Committee is spon-soring a Sporting Clays outing at the classic Sandanona preserve in Millbrook, NY, on Saturday, September 24th. All shooters, shooting guests, ‘learners,’ and non-shooting observers are welcome to attend.
For more than a century, Sandanona has been a treasured destination for lovers of nature and outdoor sports. If you have never expe-rienced the fun of clay shooting and would like to try your hand, Orvis Sandanona offers all you need to get started. For instruction, please request either private or group when making your reservation.
The Sandanona sporting clays course weaves through scenic woodlands, with 100 targets presented over a variety of stations. Those who participated in Round One of the 2011 Top Gun Championship on June 25 have qualified to shoot this event as their second and final Round. The morning’s activities will conclude with a hearty, convivial lunch in the clubhouse.
We encourage everyone to come along and enjoy a day out with fellow Members in beau-tiful Dutchess County.
Payment is by credit card at Sandanona. All prices are approximate and subject to change.
Golf Outing at The Sleepy Hollow Country Club Tuesday, September 27th 11:00 am Registration and luncheon 1:00 pm Start 5:30 pm Reception, jackets required, ties preferred Approximately $400 per person
The Golf Committee invites you for an outing at the picturesque Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, New York. Founded by 27 of the most influential leaders in business and society in 1911, this historic club features two and a half golf courses, designed by C.B. Macdonald. So, join us for this a great opportunity to play on one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country.
There will be a reception & award presentation to follow on the West Lawn with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Please remember that proper attire is required throughout the day.
Members are welcome to bring guests, just be sure to give their name and handicap when making your reservation. You can request a four-some or ask that the Golf Committee assign you to one. Cancellations will not be accepted after September 13th.
Library Committee
Summer Reading Challenge Awards Tuesday, September 27th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Chit Bar
Please join us for the Annual Children’s Summer Reading Challenge Awards. Each summer the children of the staff are invited to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge. This year for the first time, we have also invited children and grandchil-dren of members to join the competition.
Each child chose one book to read out of the two selected for their age group. After reading the book, the child wrote a composition about the book and their own personal reading experience. The winners and runners up will be announced and awards presented. The children are invited to read their compositions for the audience, and, while some are shy, many do step up to the podium to share their work with us. We hope you will come out to support this wonderful program and enjoy a very special evening.
History Committee
History Evening with Alan Crawford Thursday, September 29th 6:00 pm $65 per person, includes dinner & wine, Chit Bar
Twilight at Monti-cello begins on the evening of February 1, 1819, when Jefferson learns that his beloved grandson and namesake Thomas Jefferson (Jeff) Randolph, armed with a horsewhip, is stabbed in the
streets of Charlottesville, by his alcoholic brother-in-law Charles Bankhead, who has been beating Jeff’s sister. As Jeff lies near death, bleeding profusely, the 75-year old Sage of Monticello orders his horse to be saddled and, against the advice of his loved ones, gallops through the woods to and into town to weep at his grandson’s side.
On, September 29th, Alan Crawford will join us to discuss his newest book, Twilight at Monticello, which has earned rave reviews across the country. The Richmond Times-Dispatch called it “an intimate, well-researched look at Jefferson.” A reviewer from the Houston Chronicle stated that it “is so skillfully written and well-researched that the book held my interest until the final page.” It has not only made the Washington Post Bestseller list, but was a selection of the Book of The Month Club and History Book Club.
Alan Pell Crawford is a former U.S. Senate speechwriter, congressional press secretary and magazine editor. He has published essays on politics and history in The New York Times, The Independent of London, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Vogue, The Nation, National Review and The Weekly Standard. He is a most accomplished author and public speaker who has keynoted conferences and conventions throughout the country.
To enhance the tone of the evening, Chef Jacques will prepare a delightful Jeffersonian dinner to accompany Alan Pell Crawford’s discussion of his superb book Twilight in Monticello: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson. Please join us in what promises to be a most stimulating and entertaining evening.
For reservations for all Club events please Email [email protected] or call 212-685-3800 and ask for extension 222.
Junior Committee
2nd Annual Fall Masquerade Ball Friday, September 30th 7:00 pm to 12:00 am $85 per person, includes, champagne, wine, beer and elegant dinner Fare Chit Bar for spiritsBlack Tie Required
Masks will be provided but guests may also supply their own (creativity encouraged)
It was dubbed “The Party of the Century” for its unique mingling of the élites of politics, show business and finance, and (ultimately) for all of the stories that emanated from the events of the evening. In November of 1966, 540 masked guests with bold-type names (including Sinatra, Rockefeller, Ogilvy, Warburg, de Rothschild, Cronkite, Stein-beck, and Buckley) arrived at the Plaza Hotel in black tie to celebrate the literary achieve-ment of Capote’s In Cold Blood, but perhaps more so to celebrate their own presence in the highest echelons of society that an invita-tion to the party conferred.
For our purposes, the Junior Committee pres-ents the ULC’s 2nd Annual Fall Masquerade Ball to celebrate the start of a new Club season and to enjoy the gracious company of our members and their guests. As with the original 1966 Black and White Ball, the Junior Committee has capped attendance to avoid crowding and encourages your early RSVP to ensure a spot on the list.
The night begins at 8 pm in the Main Dining Room with hors d’oeuvres and music evoca-tive of the classic standards from 1966, with a tasteful intermingling of the best modern music to which we’re accustomed. We’ll be eschewing the staid sit-down dinner format for small plates and desserts that will keep our focus on socializing and dancing ‘til midnight.
Please RSVP as soon as possible, given that there is a two-week summer closing of the Club and consequently short planning period following our post-Labor-Day return.
Public Affairs Committee
Luncheon with James Buckley Former U.S. Senator, Undersecretary of State and Senior Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals Monday, October 3rd 12:15 pm $65 per person
James Buckley may be the only living American to have served at a senior level in all three branches of our federal government, as a U.S. Senator from New York (1971-1977), as Ronald Reagan’s Under-
secretary of State for Security Assistance (1981-1982) and a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1985-2000). In addition, in the mid-1980s he was President of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty as well as served with the US Navy in World War II.
Most recently, he is the author of Freedom at Risk: Reflections on Politics Liberty and the State (2010), in which he writes of the serious threat that our ever expanding federal government and its regulatory tentacles poses to our free market system and the American way of life.
Mr. Buckley recently received the Heritage Foundation’s highest honor, the Clare Boothe Luce Award, for dedication to the conserva-tive movement and unfailing devotion to the principles of freedom.
Please join us for what will clearly be a memo-rable event with one of our nation’s foremost conservatives and public servants.
Art Class with Neville Lewis Thursday, Sept. 15th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm No ChargeClub Member Neville Lewis has kindly agreed to teach another series of basic drawing, sketching, and painting classes to learn the basic skills needed to draw objects and landscapes as well as an introduction to painting with water-colors. Some supplies will be provided but please bring a sketchbook and watercolor paper.
American History Award to Richard Brookhiser Wednesday, October 5th 6:00 pm Reception 7:00 pm Dinner & Award Presentation $95 per person, includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner and wine, Chit Bar
On Wednesday October 5th the History Committee and the Board of Governors will present Richard Brookhiser with the Amer-ican History Award at a dinner in his honor.
Mr. Brookhiser has been writing about politicians, living and dead, for most of his life. His first article, on antiwar protests in his high school, was a cover story in National Review in 1970, when he was 15. Mr. Brookhiser went to work full-time for National Review in 1977 and has been there ever since. By the time he was 23, he was a senior editor, the youngest in the magazine’s history. He was selected as the successor to the magazine’s founder, William F. Buckley, until Buckley ultimately changed his mind. For a short time he wrote speeches for Vice President George H.W. Bush. He has written for a variety of magazines and newspapers. Mr. Brookhiser’s work has appeared in the “Talk of the Town” section of The New Yorker magazine as well as in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, The Atlantic Monthly, Time, and Vanity Fair. In 1987 he began a column for The New York Observer which he wrote until 2007.
In 1996, he published his first biography, Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington. Joseph J. Ellis, reviewing it for The New York Times Book Review, said it belonged “on the same shelf with Plutarch.” Four more books on the founders followed, and he wrote and hosted Rediscovering George Washington, a film by Michael Pack, which aired on PBS on July 4, 2002. Rick was historian curator of “Alex-ander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America,” an exhibition at The New-York Historical Society (2004-5). In 2005 he was named a Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, by Washington College. He wrote What Would the Founders Do? Our Questions, Their Answers (Basic Books)—a perfect topic, considering how well they know each other. Most recently he is the author of Right Time, Right Place: Coming of Age with William F. Buckley Jr. and the Conservative Movement. In 2008, President George W. Bush awarded Mr. Brookhiser the National Human-ities Medal in a White House ceremony.
Military Affairs & Public Affairs Committees
Evening with U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Robert C. Parker Wednesday, October 12th 6:00 pm $65 per person, includes dinner and wine, Chit bar
Vice Admiral Parker assumed the duties as Commander, Coast Guard Atlantic Area, Coast Guard Defense Force East on April 30, 2010. He is
a 1979 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He
holds a graduate degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College, and completed a one-year National Security Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard in 1999. He has over 12 years of sea duty, including 3 commands, that have included operations as diverse as search and rescue operations during the winter crab fishing season in the Bering Sea, counterdrug law enforcement, migrant operations and fisheries enforcement in the North Pacific, Gulf of Alaska, North Atlantic, Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.
Vice Admiral Parker’s tours ashore included: Operations Center Duty Officer for the Twelfth Coast Guard District and Pacific Area in Alameda, California; Security Assistance Liaison Officer in Monrovia, Liberia; Profes-sional Development Branch Chief at the Coast Guard Academy; Chief, Pacific Area Operational Forces Branch in Alameda Cali-fornia; Chief of Operations, Eleventh Coast Guard District in Alameda California; Chief of Staff, Thirteenth Coast Guard District in Seattle Washington; Assistant Commandant for Capabilities in Washington DC; and U.S. Southern Command’s first Director of Secu-rity and Intelligence in Miami, Florida, where he directed U.S. military operations and intel-ligence efforts, and coordinated interagency operations in the Caribbean, Central and South America, as the first U.S. Coast Guard officer to serve as a Director in any Depart-ment of Defense command.
Vice Admiral Parker’s awards include two Legions of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, four Meritorious Service Medals, the 9-11 Medal, two Coast Guard Commendation Medals, the Coast Guard Achievement Medal and various other personal and unit awards.
More New Books in the LibraryOur library collection is ever expanding, here is a sample of our latest acquisitions.
Seen the Glory: A Novel of the Battle of Gettysburg by John Hough Jr.
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris by David McCullough
Oktoberfest Thursday, October 13th 6:00 pm to 10 pm $60 per person includes beer, Riesling, Spätburgunder, music and a Bavarian buffet
October 13th is not going to be a great day to start your new diet. We will roll out the kegs of German Beer and present a glorious buffet of traditional Bavarian food. Dig into Bratwurst, Curry Wurst, Sauerbraten, Goulash and Pork Loin. Savor Black
Bread, German Potato Salad, Spatzle, Sauer-kraut and Red Cabbage. Ja, Ja, Ja, New York City’s premier German band will be on hand to liven up our celebration as we convert the Main Bar into a beer garden with seating for everyone at long tables.
Golf Committee
Annual ULC vs. UL Philadelphia Golf Match in Bedminster, NJ Thursday, October 13th 11:00 am Registration & Luncheon 1:00 pm Tee Times Begin 6:00 pm Dinner Approximately $450 per personReservations are required
The Golf Committee invites you to join us for the Annual Union League Golf Show-down. Once again, 14 members of the ULC of New York will take on 14 members of the UL of Philadelphia in a battle of iron and wood at the beautiful Trump National Golf & Country Club in Bedminster, NJ. As you can see space is extremely limited in the tournament so please reserve your spot as soon as possible.
Upcoming Art Committee Events For members who’d like to plan ahead, here’s what your Art Committee has organized for the Fall:
September 15th Club member Neville Lewis will give the second of three drawing classes for the year. Open to all members, it’s free of charge, materials are provided, experience not necessary. The third class is scheduled for October 19th. We’ll have a “student show” in December that promises to be pretty great.
September 22nd At the invitation of – and with thanks to – the ULC Trap and Skeet Committee, we’ll co-host in the Main Lounge an evening of sporting art, drinks and camaraderie. The Russell Janishian Gallery of Fairfield, CT will be presenting a beautiful exhibit entitled “A Sports-man’s Paradise - Sporting Art’s Masters”. $35 per person, open bar
October 7th We’ll return to the Metropolitan Museum for a special evening tour followed by dinner in the Museum’s Petrie Court. Tailored for us, the tour is entitled “Frans Hals and the Golden Age of 17th Century Dutch Paintings” and expands upon the Frans Hals exhibit newly opened to rave reviews. Open to 30 members and guests; $95 per person, tour and dinner included
October 28th With the Entertainment Committee we will co-host a scavenger hunt designed to teach you about our art, our home and our history in a festive and friendly atmosphere.
November 11th We have arranged a tour of The Morgan Library, to be followed by dinner in the Murray Room. This is our first club-sponsored visit to The Morgan and it promises to be a special one. Open to 30 members and guests.$85 per person, three-course dinner with selection of fine wines included
November 21st Back by popular demand, our own Duncan Burns will lead an early evening tour of the ULC art collection and the history behind it. Following the tour we’ll meet for chit-bar drinks, and then have dinner in the Mary Murray Room. Open to 30 members and guests.$65 per person, dinner
Email announcements and details of each of these events will be sent as their dates near. If, however, you’d like to sign up early please contact Sarah Cahill at [email protected].
ULC Book ClubTuesday, September 20th 6:00 pm Decision Points
By George W. Bush
Our 43rd President chose to structure his first published memoir (Nov. 2010) since leaving office around the deci-sions he made that not only shaped events in his life, but also his presidency. He candidly discusses his over-riding reasons for making those “consequential” decisions that, ultimately, history will judge.
Tuesday, October 18th 6:00 pm Barchester Towers
By Anthony Trollope
Trollope’s satirical novel published in 1857 is the second of his six part series set in the fictional county of Barsetshire. It is considered a “comic masterpiece” and often included on “must read” lists of literary favorites.
Tuesday, November 15th 6:00 pm Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption
By Laura Hillenbrand
The true and riveting story of the extraordinary ordeal of World War II survivor and Olympic athlete Louis Amperini was written by the best-selling author of Seabiscuit. Unbroken... has remained on best-seller lists since its publication in Nov. 2010.
All ULC members are cordially invited to join us for our informal and enlightening literary adventures.
Library Committee Chairman Don Mazzella (left) with the authors of The Jersey Sting.Author Harlow Unger signing books.
Library Committee
The Boston Tea Party and Patriots Regale with Historian Harlow UngerWednesday, June 22nd
On Wednesday, June 22nd, the Library brought our members back to 1773 with not only a discussion of Harlow Unger’s newest book, American Tempest: How The Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution, but with replications of Tea and Wine served in the 18th century. Complete with a round of 18th century trivia and three-tiered hats, it truly was a patriotic evening for all.
Library Committee
The Jersey Sting Library Evening Wednesday, July 13th
On Wednesday, July 13th, the Library Committee hosted a coffee table discus-sion with Josh Margolin and Ted Sherman, authors of The Jersey Sting: A True Story of Corrupt Pols, Money Laundering Rabbis, Black Market Kidneys and the Informant That Brought Them All Down.
Nothing says French Independence like crepes, fireworks and of course wine! On Thursday, July 14th the Main Bar was transformed into a bustling french market-place to celebrate Bastille Day. The food was spectacular, the wine delectable and the party, just plain fun.
History Committee Chair Marsha Malinowski with Ms. Foreman.
History Committee
History Evening with Amanda Foreman Tuesday July 19th
The History Committee welcomed Amanda Foreman to the Club on Tuesday, July 19th to discuss her newest book, World on Fire. A detailed account of Britain’s crucial role in the American Civil War.
Sporting Clays Outing at TMT PreserveSaturday, July 23rd
ULC Members responded enthusiastically to participation in coaching sessions conducted by expert shooting instructor Keith Lupton. The clinic sold out quickly, with both experienced and novice shooters taking advantage of the opportunity.
Tennis Committee
David Callot and Jamie Porsella Win Tennis Member Guest at WCC Thursday, August 11th
The annual ULC Tennis Member-Guest Tournament was held at a new venue this year. Thanks to the efforts of member Carl Lopp, the outing moved to the grass courts of Westchester Country Club. With a clear blue sky and perfectly manicured grass courts, it was a dream setting for ULC’s tennis enthusiasts and their partners. After 40 games of very competitive round robin tennis, the top four teams were within single points of each other. David Callot and his partner, Jamie Porsella bested Carl Lopp and Joanna Roth in the final to win the title for the fourth consecutive year. Following the event, participants enjoyed cocktails courtside and the fine company of just a great group of players. Special thanks to Christine Rafalko, our official scorekeeper, and to Jessica Lyon for her organizational efforts.
Left to right: Randall Glendinning, Akash Lamda, Brian Kruse, Jamie Porsella, Chris Magner, Pierre Ratte, Marshall Davidson, Anna Sydorska, Carl Lopp, Joanna Roth, David Callot, Paul Goldberg
Marie-Therese Allen and husband LTC James Michael Allen, USA ret.)Left to right: Lawrence Jindra, Instructor Keith Lupton, center, and Jennifer Gallacher
Left to right: Jamie Porsella, David Callot, Joanna Roth, Carl Lopp
The Junior Committee invited our membership to “Get Loud in Lilly” on Thursday, July 28th, and loud they got. With over 250 people dressed their biggest and boldest prints the fifth annual Lilly Night was another roaring success.
BulletinBoard Girls Night OutAll Members, Guest Program participants, and spouses of members are welcome. Dutch treat at the bar. Stay for dinner if you like. Here are the next dates:
Monday, September 19thMonday, October 17thMonday, November 14th Monday, December 19th
Email NotificationsIf you are not receiving Emails from the Club and would like to, please send an Email to Jessica Lyon at [email protected] giving us your latest Email address.
CommerceAs commerce seems again to make the world go round, we take the opportunity to remind the membership that it is welcome in the Clubhouse.
The Business Center, located on the 4th Floor, is a great place to check your Email and catch up when away from the office. It is intended for transient use and is not a substitute for a permanent place of business.
Business papers are permitted in the Main Lounge on the First Floor. If you feel your meeting may intrude on the peaceful enjoyment of the space by others, please book a room on the 3rd Mezzanine.
The 3rd Mezzanine houses seven meeting rooms that are free to members and their groups of up to ten guests. A room rental charge is levied on groups over ten guests. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available for service in the meeting rooms on 3M. Reservations are made through the Catering Staff.
The Board of Governors of The Union League Club cordially invites you and a candidate, guest or prospective member to attend a candidates’ reception on
Thursday October 6, 2011 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Spouses are encouraged to attend. Jacket and tie required. Reservations are required for the Candidates Reception.
RSVP acceptances only to Sarah Cahill at 212 689-2046 or [email protected]
38 East 37th Street | New York, New York 10016 | 212 685-3800 | www.UnionLeagueClub.org
Guest Welcome EveningThe Club recently began a series of Guest Welcome Evenings to welcome guest members, their sponsors and mentors in a gathering of 15 to 20 people. The evenings are scheduled each month on Monday night and are invitation only gatherings to ensure we have a smaller forum more conducive for questions and concerns. Several Committee members are invited to attend with the goal of familiar-izing the candidates and sponsors with the admissions process, the Clubhouse and the traditions of the Club and to answer questions. Several evenings have already been held with great success. We plan to invite guests early on in their four month guest program with the hope of encouraging them to participate in Club activities and utilize their guest membership with a better understanding of the Club.
Here is the next date:
Monday, September 26th
Theater Evening Wednesday, September 21st Warhorse SOLD OUT
