UNIVERSITY
CLUB OF NOTRE DAME
MARCH 2007
NEWSLETTER
Contents
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Board
of Directors
Hours
of Operation
From the Chair
Club Activities
Debbies Corner
New Members
Miscellaneous
A
note on the advantage of using the web to read the
Newsletter.
Often more detailed information appears on the web version than in the
print version of the Newsletter. For example, Professor Kent
Emery’s
final comprehensive report of the Committee for the Future of the
University Club appears in its entirety on the web but not in the print
version.
(Incidentally,
as mentioned above, web address for the Club’s
Newsletter is: http://www.nd.edu/~univclub - you might want
to check
it out bookmark it for easy access in the future.)
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Paul F.Conway, Chair (Paul.F.Conway.1@nd.edu)
Rev. James C. Riehle, C.S.C., Vice Chair
(James.L.Riehle.1@nd.edu)
Kent Emery, Jr., Secretary
(emery.1@nd.edu)
Pete Grande, Membership (Peter.P.Grande.1@nd.edu)
Frank K. Reilly, Treasurer (Frank.K.Reilly.1@nd.edu)
Ellen
Malone, Social
Catherine Pieronek, House
(Pieronek.1@nd.edu)
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Club Division Supervisors
Debbie Colley, Dining Room
Georgia Fields, Kitchen
Tim Ritchie, Stein Room
Division Coordinator:
Debbie
Colley
(ND.univclub.1@nd.edu)
574-631-4678
HOURS
OF OPERATION
Lunch Service: Monday - Friday, 11:30
a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dinner Service: Monday - Saturday, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Bar Service: Monday - Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m. - midnight
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.- midnight
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From
the
Chair.....
Our announcement in the February Newsletter about the termination of
our lease August 31, 2007 seemed to bring reality to the membership
that our historic building which has been part of our culture for
nearly 40 years would be gone shortly after the lease termination
date. The University’s press release about the new engineering
building to be built on our site added to the overall sadness.
The press release also indicated that Administration was offering
Greenfield’s as a possible relocation but was willing to entertain
other proposals.
I think it is fair to state that, at this time, any option other than
Greenfield’s is unrealistic in view of our objective of continuing the
University Club without interruption. Other than the long-term
possibility of obtaining the first floor of the Morris Inn, the
refurnishing or use of any other current building is not an option
available to us. Any proposal for a new building would involve a long
period of time to both raise the vast amount of funds needed and
to construct the building. We would need facilities for the
“interim” period regardless of what option we could consider.
There is no guarantee that we would get Greenfields but we are
negotiating with the Administration to work out a mutually beneficial
arrangement. On a personal basis, I feel we will be able to agree
on terms that will permit the University Club to continue operations
for the near future.
When we think of March we think of St. Patrick’s Day and a chance to be
Irish if only for a day. (33.1 million U.S. residents said they were of
Irish ancestry on the 2000 census).
Our luncheon and dinner menus on St. Patrick’s Day will feature the
traditional Irish staple of corned beef and cabbage. Helen
Hibbs will be at the keyboard that evening to add to the Irish
celebration. Our March 27 buffet will also feature Irish food.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May the best day of your past - Be
the worst day of your future
Go mbeannai Dia duit.
.
Paul F. Conway, Chair
WINTER HOURS
Just a reminder
starting December the Club began
opening at 5:00 p.m.
CLUB
ACTIVITIES
FOR MARCH
MAR 13: Conversations with John
Schalliol at 5:30 p.m. MAR 15: Tim’s Wine
Dinner at 6:00
MAR 17: St. Patrick’s Day ~Helen Hibbs at the keyboard 6:00 - 8:30
MAR 19: Birthday Monday for March Babies
MAR 27: Luncheon Buffet ~ Irish
John
C. Schalliol Scheduled as Presenter at the March 13
“Conversations with...Program
John C. Schalliol. A.A.E.,P.E. is
the Executive Director of the St.
Joseph County Airport Authority. He has served in this capacity
since
May, 1981. He was graduated from Purdue University School of
Engineering in June, 1964. He was named “Distinguished Alumnji”
of
the School of Engineering in 1994.
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MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS FOR ST.
PATRICK’S DAY MARCH 17
Join us for great food and great music! Helen Hibbs will be at the
piano with Irish music Saturday, March 17. Corned beef and cabbage with
carrots, potatoes and Irish soda bread will be served along with our
regular evening menu. Chef Georgia Fields will also feature Irish
lamb stew. Call Debbie or Kevin @631-4678 to make reservations.
*DINNER SPECIALS FOR MARCH*
MONDAY MADNESS
Petite Filet $12.95
London Broil with Mushroom Sauce 10.95
Turkey Croquettes 8.95
TUESDAY
Breast of Chicken Saltimbocca 10.95
Irish Lamb Stew $9.95
WEDNESDAY
Louisiana Creole Shrimp 12.95
Liver and Onions $9.95
THURSDAY
Beef Pot Roast with Vegetables $12.95
Ham Steak with Cinnamon Baked Sweet
Potato $9.95
FRIDAY
Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus $16.95
and $18.95
Swordfish ala Grecque $13.95
SATURDAY
Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus $16.95
and $18.95
Roast Duck with Plum Sauce $13.95
NEW
MEMBERS
REGULAR
Linda Cirillo ~ Student Affairs
James Fetter ~ Political Science
Bro. John McMuldren C.S.C. ~ Holy Cross
ASSOCIATE
Paul Albright ~ Granger
Dr. John Toepp ~ South Bend
MISCELLANEOUS
No Greater Love Lenten Retreat
March 16-18, 2007
If you have ever attended a Notre
Dame retreat or simply felt
God's presence on campus, then the No Greater Love Lenten Retreat
beckons youto the Grotto, lakes, and your own sacred places.
Combine this time of reflection with an evening of St. Patrick's
festivities. Share this campus experience with a family member,
friend, or classmate. To learn more about the weekend click:
http://alumni.nd.edu/lenten_retreat.html
or contact Kathleen Sullivan,
Senior Director of Spirituality and Service at:
574-631-6724 or sullivan.6@nd.edu.
Your Membership in the University Club Has Travel Advantages
Traveling University Club Members should be aware of the Association of
College and University Clubs.
When you travel to other cities take advantage of the University Club’s
Reciprocal Arrangements with other University Clubs throughout North
America The Association of College and University Clubs (ACUC) creates
global awareness of the services provided by university clubs in their
role as campus hosts. As hospitality providers, university clubs
promote collegiality, social interaction and enhanced communication
among members of academic and professional communities.
Nearly 100 clubs worldwide participate in the Association’s reciprocity
program, facilitating academic interaction by opening their doors to
club members visiting from other campuses. You can obtain an
ACUC brochure in the club office. Or, you can visit the ACUC web
site: www.acuclubs.org
The
Star-Spangled Banner
The Star-Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key,
officially became the National Anthem on March 3, 1931.
GO TO THE WEB
PAGE
Our web page lists the wide
variety of menus available at the Club. This site will be
especially helpful to those planning parties at the Club. To
access the web page go to: http://www.nd.edu/univclub/ and click on
“ Reservations and Menus.”
ST. PATRICK
The person who was to become St.
Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Wales about AD 385.
His given name was Maewyn, and he almost didn't get the job of bishop
of Ireland because he lacked the required scholarship.
At the age of 16, he was sold into slavery by a group of Irish
marauders that raided his village. He escaped from slavery after
six years and went to Gaul where he studied in the monastery under St.
Germain, bishop of Auxerre for a period of twelve years. During his
training he became aware that his calling was to convert the pagans to
Christianity.
Patrick was quite successful at winning converts. And this fact upset
the Celtic Druids. Patrick was arrested several times, but escaped each
time. He traveled throughout Ireland, establishing monasteries across
the country. He also set up schools and churches which would aid him in
his conversion of the Irish country to Christianity.
His mission in Ireland lasted for thirty years. After that time,
Patrick retired to County Down. He died on March 17 in AD 461. That day
has been commemorated as St. Patrick's Day ever since. Much Irish
folklore surrounds St. Patrick's Day. Not much of it is actually
substantiated.
Some of this lore includes the belief that Patrick raised people from
the dead. He also is said to have given a sermon from a hilltop that
drove all the snakes from Ireland. Of course, no snakes were ever
native to Ireland, and some people think this is a metaphor for the
conversion of the pagans. Though originally a Catholic holy day, St.
Patrick's Day has evolved into more of a secular holiday.
One traditional icon of the day is the shamrock. And this stems from a
more bona fide Irish tale that tells how Patrick used the three-leafed
shamrock to explain the Trinity. He used it in his sermons to represent
how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit could all exist as
separate elements of the same entity. His followers adopted the custom
of wearing a shamrock on his feast day.
The St. Patrick's Day custom came to America in 1737. That was the
first year St. Patrick's Day was publicly celebrated in this country,
in Boston.
Today, people celebrate the day with parades, wearing of the green, and
drinking beer. One reason St. Patrick's Day might have become so
popular is that it takes place just a few days before the first day of
spring. One might say it has become the first green of spring.
PARKING AT THE CLUB
As we well know, parking in the
club lot at times is very difficult. The Notre Dame Security
Office pledges support for club parking and cars illegally parked will
be towed by security personnel. Whenever possible, club members
who attend the same event (e.g., bridge) should consider
car-pooling
RESERVING THE CLUB FOR YOUR
SPECIAL EVENT
If you are planning on using
the club’s facilities for one of your functions, e.g., rehearsal
dinner, wedding reception, class reunion, family reunion, graduation,
please do so as early as you can.
University
Club Membership is the BEST BUY that can be found anywhere!!
AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH
May there always be work for your hands to do;
May your purse always hold a coin or two;
May the sun always shine on your windowpane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;
May the hand of a friend always be near you;
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
Guidelines for Guests Paying
the
Bill
This policy has been in place
for
a long while but, as indicated in the recent survey of membership
for the evaluation of the University Club, only a small number of
members
were aware of the policy. The idea behind the policy is to make
it
possible for a non member, who happens to be guest of a regular member,
to pay the bill. This policy is intended to accommodate the guest
who is not eligible for club membership. It is not intended
to accommodate a guest who is eligible for club membership. The
club
will continue to uphold its charge only policy. The mechanism for
billing a guest is that the name and address of the guest will be taken
by the server and the guest will be sent a bill in the mail. The
charge will temporarily be billed to the regular member and, when the
guest
pays the bill, that charge will be removed from the regular member’s
account.
This policy applies only to regular members.
CLUB DRESS CODE
In consideration of other
guests,
University Club requests when coming for Dinner: No T-Shirts, No
Shorts, No Flip-flop shoes in the Dining Room. Thank you.
Cancellation Policy in Effect for Friday and
Saturday
Evenings of Football Weekends and for any special event. A $10
cancellation
fee per person will be charged to member’s account if
notification
is not given at least three hours prior to the reservation time.
