www.saginawclub.org JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 Edition JANUARY EVENTS 1/23 – RAZZIES 1/24 – BOBBY BURNS SUPPER FEBRUARY EVENTS 2/8 – OPEN FOR DINNER - 2ND FLOOR 2/12 – STAG NIGHT 2/27 – RAZZIES CLUB BISTRO – It's Casual. It's Fun. Join us for casual dining on the first floor every Thursday and Friday from 5:30pm- 8:00pm. Casual dining at its finest! FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP 1/17 – ANDY COULOURIS DUO 1/24 – GARY PRETZER 1/31 – LEO & MERRY SAGINAW CLUB STAFF Mark Frank, CEC ...General Manager & Executive Chef Cheryl Westphal ................................... Assistant Manager Laureen Lutenski............................. Membership Director Cassidy Lemcke ............................ Dining Room Manager Sarah Padgett.................................................. Receptionist 2019-2020 BOARD OF MANAGERS Renee Johnston – President Michael Elliott – Vice President Timothy Gilmour – Treasurer/House/Bldg. & Grounds Melissa Spranger – Secretary Thomas Braley - Membership Terry Duperon – Pension & Personnel Mark Hardy Jim Hayes – Entertainment Mark Katz – House/Bldg. & Grounds Happy New Year Saginaw Club members! I hope everyone had a very enjoyable holiday season and is ready for an amazing 2020!! And, I want to thank Heidi Bolger, a very prominent member, as well as the first female President of the Club, for a memorable toast to the office of the President of the United States of America. We had a lovely crowd on January 1st, to partake in a wonderful Saginaw Club tradition. I would like to briefly reflect on a successful 2019 at the Saginaw Club. First, how could we forget the wonderful announcement made by Mr. Mark Hardy that the Saginaw Club mortgage was paid off. How better to celebrate such a milestone achievement than with a Casino Night. Second, a steadily increasing club membership, which includes individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages, with a passion for the Saginaw community. Third, the number of updates and improvements made to enhance the esthetics of the Club, and the fact that we had the positive cash flow to address these much needed improvements. Fourth, the first annual Hawkins Award, and three extremely talented and well-rounded finalists. Finally, a dedicated Saginaw staff that kept things moving along throughout the year, even with a few building set-backs, the staff made sure the Club was available to serve. Thank you to an amazing group of dedicated individuals! So, it’s a new year with many opportunities for you to enjoy the Club. Keep a close eye on the Club calendar so you’re fully aware of the great line-up of events and activities. Also, it’s never too early to make reservations for upcoming family or work parties. Speaking of events, we want to hear from our members on what types of activities you would be interested in. In 2019 the Entertainment Committee coordinated a few new events, like the Halloween Karaoke party, which people truly enjoyed. So, please let us know what you’re interested in. Better yet, if you’re interested in helping coordinate or plan an event, let us know that too. We’re always looking for ways to improve your Club experience. I also wanted to provide a brief update on the work in the ballroom. The Board and staff can’t thank enough Mark Bolle, a new Saginaw Club member, and Bolle Contracting for spending quality time in a quick fashion to fix the ceiling. And, Acoustical Arts who did all of the drywall work in time for a variety of holiday parties that were scheduled. Next on the agenda is to have the room painted. Then, in July, the floors, a new bar, new curtains, as well as the side rooms will all be updated and repaired. It will be a completely new ballroom and there are plans for an “Open House” later in the fall to showcase the new and improved ballroom. More information to come on that. In closing, if you haven’t purchased your copy of the historical book on the Saginaw Club, you need to get one. The book is simply beautiful, and if you’re lucky, maybe you can get the authors, Roberta and John Morey, to sign your copy. I want to thank the authors for the amount of time they put into completing the book, and I want to thank those members who provided pictures and commentary. Enjoy! Happy 2020! Renee Johnston MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
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219 North Washington AvenueSaginaw, Michigan 48607
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 Edition
JANUARY EVENTS
1/23 – RAZZIES1/24 – BOBBY BURNS SUPPER
FEBRUARY EVENTS
2/8 – OPEN FOR DINNER - 2ND FLOOR2/12 – STAG NIGHT2/27 – RAZZIES
CLUB BISTRO – It's Casual. It's Fun.Join us for casual dining on the first floor every Thursday and Friday from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Casual dining at its finest!
FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP
1/17 – ANDY COULOURIS DUO1/24 – GARY PRETZER1/31 – LEO & MERRY
Jim Hayes – EntertainmentMark Katz – House/Bldg. & Grounds
Happy New Year Saginaw Club members! I hope everyone had a very enjoyable holiday season and is ready for an amazing 2020!! And, I want to thank Heidi Bolger, a very prominent member, as well as the first female President of the Club, for a memorable toast to the office of the President of the United States of America. We had a lovely crowd on January 1st, to partake in a wonderful Saginaw Club tradition.
I would like to briefly reflect on a successful 2019 at the Saginaw Club. First, how could we forget the wonderful announcement made by Mr. Mark Hardy that the Saginaw Club mortgage was paid off. How better to celebrate such a milestone achievement than with a Casino Night. Second, a steadily increasing club membership, which includes individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages, with a passion for the Saginaw community. Third, the number of updates and improvements made to enhance the esthetics of the Club, and the fact that we had the positive cash flow to address these much needed improvements. Fourth, the first annual Hawkins Award, and three extremely talented and well-rounded finalists. Finally, a dedicated Saginaw staff that kept things moving along throughout the year, even with a few building set-backs, the staff made sure the Club was available to serve. Thank you to an amazing group of dedicated individuals!So, it’s a new year with many opportunities for you to enjoy the Club. Keep a close eye on the Club calendar so you’re fully aware of the great line-up of events and activities. Also, it’s never too early to make reservations for upcoming family or work parties. Speaking of events, we want to hear from our members on what types of activities you would be interested in. In 2019 the Entertainment Committee coordinated a few new events, like the Halloween Karaoke party, which people truly enjoyed. So, please let us know what you’re interested in. Better yet, if you’re interested in helping coordinate or plan an event, let us know that too. We’re always looking for ways to improve your Club experience.I also wanted to provide a brief update on the work in the ballroom. The Board and staff can’t thank enough Mark Bolle, a new Saginaw Club member, and Bolle Contracting for spending quality time in a quick fashion to fix the ceiling. And, Acoustical Arts who did all of the drywall work in time for a variety of holiday parties that were scheduled. Next on the agenda is to have the room painted. Then, in July, the floors, a new bar, new curtains, as well as the side rooms will all be updated and repaired. It will be a completely new ballroom and there are plans for an “Open House” later in the fall to showcase the new and improved ballroom. More information to come on that.In closing, if you haven’t purchased your copy of the historical book on the Saginaw Club, you need to get one. The book is simply beautiful, and if you’re lucky, maybe you can get the authors, Roberta and John Morey, to sign your copy. I want to thank the authors for the amount of time they put into completing the book, and I want to thank those members who provided pictures and commentary. Enjoy!
Happy 2020!Renee Johnston
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
A very big thank you goes out to our many members who hosted events at the Club during the holiday season:
Dr. Sandy & Dr. William Cline (Riverside Animal Clinic)Braun KendrickRoselyn Argyle (A & D Home Health Care)Craig Cooley (Raymond James)Lyle Davis (Davis-McNally Lodging)Jim Hayes (Hayes Specialties)Tammy Royle (PEO)Peter Ewend (Saginaw Bay Underwriters)Jim Terry (P.F. Markey)Victor Mastromarco (The Mastromarco Firm)Positive Results Downtown Saginaw David Abbs (Abbs Retirement Planning Advisors)Tim Royle (Advanced Diagnostics Imaging)Renee Johnston (Saginaw Community Foundation)Joe Rau (Fordney Club)Michael Elliott (Torch Club)Exchange Club
Kiwanis ClubJim Kelly (Optimist Club)Rotary ClubLaura Crase (Saginaw Medical Federal Credit Union)Seth Perigo (Huntington Bank)Don Sherzer (Spicer Group & Northwest Utilities)Craig Schneider (TSSF Architects)Bonnie VanVoorhees (Saginaw Bay Symphony) Razzies David Wallace & Gregory Mair (O’Neill, Wallace, Doyle Law PC)Dr. Donald Bachand (Saginaw Valley State University)Kathy MillerCheryl Kuebler (Book Club)Dr. Damuth Dr. CampanaDr. Mayar Jundi (Covenant Cardiology)
Kevin Birchmeier (Covenant Leadership)Dr. Samuel ShaheenRyan Iles (Merrill Lynch)Jeff Heinz (Saginaw Valley Nursery & Landscape Association)Tom Ryan FamilyDr. William LichonSteve Grzesiak (Valley Residential Services)Brian Eggers (AKT Peerless)Liz FennerBarbara Russell (Stock Club)Mark Flegenheimer (Michigan Sugar)Ladies Bridge PlayersWickes Foundation Hawkins AwardDeAnna Bergman (Artist Guild)Bay Area Plumbers Kim Norris (Glastender)Gene Hamilton (Sheriff Federspiel Fundraiser)
STAG & 5:00 CLUB Christmas PartyMany thanks to Tom Braley, Terry Duperon, Mark Hardy, Jim Hayes, Renee Johnston, “Mac” MacDonald, Bob Sidney, Melissa Spranger and Mike Young for very generously donating money to help defray the cost of this annual tradition at the Club! Over 100 members and guests enjoyed the party at no cost to them thanks to their generous donation.
Employee Christmas Bonus FundThe entire Club staff sincerely appreciates your very generous contributions to the holiday bonus fund. All full and part time employees participate in the pool based on a long-standing formula using base wage/salary and length of service.
MANAGER'S MESSAGE
SAGINAW CLUB FLASHBACKSpecial thanks to club member John Morey for providing the following Saginaw Club Flashback!
2019 HOLIDAY GALA
2019 SANTA BRUNCH
Phone 989.754.8404 for reservations!
JANUARYThursday, January 23 RAZZIES 4 PMLooking for another opportunity to enjoy your club? Join the RAZZIES for a casual night out. This month RAZZIES are going to gather at 4 PM at the Court Street Theatre for a showing of Some Like it Hot. Following the movie it’s business as usual back at the club for cocktails and dinner.Friday, January 24BOBBY BURNS SUPPER Cocktails 6 PM – Program/Dinner 6:45 PMFor several years now, the Saginaw Club has celebrated the birthday of Robert Burns, Scotland’s favorite son. Also, known simply as the Bard, a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the National Poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. Rabbie Burns was born 25 January 1759 in Ayrshire, Scotland. He died 21 July 1796 at age 37. He is regarded as a pioneer of the romantic movement.
BOBBY BURNS SUPPER continued
Around the world tributes to the life and works of Robert Burns are held through the ritual of the Burns Supper. No Burns Supper would be complete without the Haggis, the drink (normally whisky), the songs, the recitals, and, of course, the most important ingredient of all, the fun. A bagpiper is present to pipe the guests into the dinner, followed by a chairman’s welcome, the Selkirk Grace, the piping in of the Haggis with the address to the Haggis and the Toast to the Haggis. After the meal there is a toast to the immortal memory of Robert Burns. Then the Toast to the Lassies, which is lighthearted, gently ridiculing the few shortcomings of women. This is answered by women to retort with a cunning wit and a few good-natured jibes of their own. Following the toast, guests are called upon to recite poetry of their choice. The evening ends with a rousing chorus of Auld Lang Syne. Members of the club are encouraged to wear their kilt or any tartan, and reminisce on their Scottish heritage. All are welcome.
FEBRUARYSaturday, February 8SAGINAW BAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Vivid Colors, Dance & Beauty8:00 PM CurtainJoin us for dinner before the performance!Wednesday, February 12STAG NIGHT 5:30 PMGentlemen of the club gather for a hearty meal. Guest speaker: WNEM TV-5 meteorologist, Chris EaslickFriday, February 14VALENTINE'S DAY 5:30 PM - 8 PMEnjoy a special night out with your special someone, at the club. Spend a casual night at Club Bistro, with live entertainment, or a more private, formal evening on the 2nd floor. Thursday, February 27RAZZIES 5:30 PMLooking for another opportunity to enjoy your club? Join the RAZZIES for a casual night out. Fun starts around 5:30 pm with dinner at 6 pm. Partake in lively conversation when good friends and new friends come together. All members welcome!
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS
Please extend a warm Saginaw Club welcome to the following new members:
Congratulations to the following members who recently achieved new member status:WELCOME CONGRATULATIONS
Shandon Miller (SERVPRO of Saginaw)Jason Tunney, (Duro-Last, INC) - ReinstatedDr. Russell & Amy Struble
Jack Rummel – Full Resident Member to Senior MemberMike Young – Full Resident Member to Senior MemberLaura Crase – 1st year Resident to 2nd year Resident MemberLee Miller – 1st year Resident to 2nd year Resident MemberJames Milroy – 1st year Resident to 2nd year Resident MemberBashar Yassin – 1st year Resident to 2nd year Resident MemberDr. Michael Sullivan – 2nd year Resident Member to Corporate AffiliateSheriff William Federspiel – 2nd year Resident to Full Resident Member
ANNUAL TOAST TO THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.Many thanks to Saginaw Club member Heidi Bolger for delivering the 107th toast. In addition to the nearly 50 members in attendance, the well-received toast was also aired on WSGW. Your continuation of this long-standing tradition is very much appreciated!
www.saginawclub.org
219 North Washington AvenueSaginaw, Michigan 48607
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219 North Washington AvenueSaginaw, Michigan 48607
SAGINAW CLUB DINING SCHEDULE:LUNCHMonday - Friday — 11:45 AM - 2 PM available on the 1st and 2nd FloorsDINNERFriday — 2nd Floor Riverview Dining 5:30 PM - 8 PMwith a minimum of one reservation received by 2 PM that day.Business attire.Saturday, February 8Dinner available between 5:30 PM & 8 PM.
Thursday & Friday — Club Bistro 5:30 PM - 8 PMCasual dining at its finest. Blue jeans welcome. Live entertainment Friday evening.
Friday Night Club Bistro Live Entertainment Lineup:1/17 – Andy Coulouris Duo1/24 – Gary Pretzer1/31 – Leo & Merry
