THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN
Faculty Club
Creating New Traditions
G R E Y S T O N E H O U S E N E W S • M AY / J U N E 2011
“Universities exist for discovery and exchange of ideas. Food, drink and convivial surroundings foster the exchange of ideas, and for this reason a
faculty club supports and advances the university mission.” . . . President Peter MacKinnon quoting Stephen Leacock
BREAKFAST WITH THE PRESIDENT
Hosted by President MacKinnon and the Faculty Club
Join President MacKinnon for breakfast in the Fireplace Room at
the Faculty Club every Friday morning 7:30 to 8:45 am. Breakfast
will be informal with an open forum format. Please reserve space
by calling 966-7777 at least two days in advance. The last breakfast for this term will be held on May 27th.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
WE ARE GOING GREEN….
In an effort to advance the “greening” of the club, reduce costs
and share information with members more quickly, the Board
of Directors is considering the elimination of a paper newsletter.
Newsletters will continue to be emailed electronically with your
statements of account and a downloadable newsletter is now available on the front page of the Faculty Club website. We would like to
hear from you. If you would prefer to continue to receive a paper
copy, please contact the office at 966-7777 or by email: donna.
cram@usask.ca
A Special meeting of the membership has been called by the Board
of Directors for Wednesday, May 25, 2011 to discuss the possible fee
increase of club membership.
For all of the current news and events, please visit the Club’s website
at www.usask.ca/facclub/
After many years of curtailing expenses and enjoying positive
catering revenues, we will, this year experience a substantial loss.
We are anticipating a year-end loss, at June 30, 2011 to be around
$40,000.
Sunday, May 8
Mother’s Day Brunch
New Times! First Sitting: 10:30 am Second Sitting: 1:00 pm
At the AGM in October 2010 Dr. Whitworth, Treasurer, reported that
the Board was monitoring our financial situation closely and that a
membership fee increase may be necessary in the near future (the
last increase in membership fees was July 1, 2003, nearly eight years
ago). During those eight years all of our costs, including utilities
and salaries have increased and as such we find it necessary to
address this situation as soon as possible. As I stated in my report to
the Membership at the 2008 AGM, and have said many times over
the years, “the only way we will survive (as a Club) is to operate
as an astute business and strive to always make sound business
decisions.” Your Board of Directors is doing that.
MENU
Domestic Cheese Board
Assorted Juice Bar • Imported &
Assortment of Spring Salads
Jumbo Shrimp,
Chilled Seafood Mirror featuring
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Smoked Salmon and Chilled Mu
Assorted Toppings
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Assorted Breakfast Pastries • Yog
Chives and Asiago Cheese
“Truffled” Scrambled Eggs with
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Traditional Eggs Benedict • Che
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with Saskatoon Berry &
Bratwurst Sausage • Waffle Station
Potatoes
Sour Cherry Toppings • Breakfast
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Carving Sta
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Maple Glazed Ham and Carved Roa
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Market Vegetables • Dessert Buf
Please join us for this very important meeting. We need your support.
When: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 4:30 pm
Where: Fireplace Room, Faculty Club
Members and Hosted Guests:
Adults $21.95, Children (aged 6-13) $14.95, Pre-Schoolers $7.95
(Non-Members please add $2.00 per person)
Moms! Enter to win our Mother’s Day Gift Wine Basket, compliments
of Majken Sundstrom of Philippe Dandurance Wines
For Reservations call: 966-7777
Cinco de Mayo
AT LUNCH BUFFET
Thursday, May 5
Join us for lunch on May 5th and help us celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Call us and book a table for a little mid-week lunch fun!
PS: Keep your eyes and ears open for more information
about more Lunch Parties springing up this summer with lots
of surprises!
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Another Faculty Club exclusive!
PETER FRANUS WINE DINNER
NAPA VALLEY, USA
Saturday, May 28
Please join us for this very special Wine Dinner and Evening.
Peter and Deanna Franus will be joining us and we will be featuring their exclusive wines.
Cocktails 6:30 Dinner to follow
RECEPTION: Passed Amuse Bouche
Cheese Board
Wines: 2009 Franus Sauvignon Blanc
2007 Franus Merlot
First Course Appetizer:
Saskatoon Sushi Roll with Saskatchewan Steelhead Trout
& Golden Beet Tempura
Wine: 2009 Franus Sauvignon Blanc
Second Course Appetizer:
Duo of Foie Gras with Wild Blueberry Gastrique
Torchon Medallion with Fruit Compote
Wine: 2005 Franus Napa Valley Red Wine
ICE COURSE
MAIN COURSE - COMPOSED PLATE:
Pineview Farms Chicken Ballentine with Caramelized
Onion & Asiago Polenta & Cognac Chicken Glaze
and
Proscuitto wrapped Wild Boar Medallion - Asian Style
Wild Boar Rib
served with Yam Pureé and Morrell Mushroom DemiGlaze
Wine: 2007 Franus Brandlin Vineyard Zinfandel
Dessert Course:
Chocolate Cabernet Torte with Saskatchewan Sour
Cherry Compote
Wine: 2008 Franus Napa Valley Zinfandel
Cheese Course:
Chef’s Selection of Artisinal Canadian Cheese
Wine: 2007 Franus Cabernet Sauvignon
$125.00 Per Person all inclusive (includes all reception food and wines, Five Course Dinner and dinner wines,
taxes and gratuities) — You can leave your wallet at home!
This evening is limited to the first fifty confirmed guests.
For more details, or to reserve your seat, please contact me: 966-7777 or donna.cram@usask.ca. Because of the expected
response to this offer, we are asking for a credit card confirmation and all reservations will be non-refundable (but you can
certainly welcome to send a favorite someone in your place!)
Reservations: 966-7777
Annual Seafood Extravaganza!
FACULTY CLUB
Friday, June 10
Cocktails: 6:30 Buffet Dinner to Follow
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Members & Hosted Guests $42.00
Martini Bar & Summer Cocktail Features
Cool Jazz and Great Food on the Patio
KICK OFF THE JAZZ FESTIVAL WITH US!
Friday, June 24th, Starting at 4:30
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Herb Roaste
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Fresh Fruit a
Adults $16.95, Children (aged 6-13) $10.95, Pre-Schoolers $5.95
(Non-Members please add $2.00 per person)
To reserve your table please call 966-7777
Just want to enjoy the music with a cold beer?
Admission: $5.00
FREE admission if you are joining us for BBQ
MUSIC BY:
“The Glenn Ross Trio
with special guest,
B.J. Harris”
TAXI NEWS Please Note:
FACULTY CLUB SUMMER HOLIDAY:
The Faculty Club will no longer accept member account billings from
United Cabs. We have set up a new account with Comfort Cabs (665-6565).
Just tell the driver to charge to the Faculty Club. Please PRINT your
name on the cab chit, verify the total and sign and we will bill it to your
member account.
The Faculty Club will once again be taking a short vacation break from
Monday, July 25 until Friday, August 5, inclusive. We will return to regular
service on Monday, August 8th.
The Club office will be closed most of this time but if you need to
contact us, please call 966-7777 and leave a message. We will be checking
messages frequently.
The Faculty Club will still be available for pre-booked functions, on
the weekends during this time.
SUMMER BOCCE LEAGUE
Get your teams together for Bocce, Wednesdays 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Patio Dinner & Drink Specials Available
To sign up your team of 4 by email: crystal.parton@usask.ca
CONGRATULATIONS!
Rick Bunt and Robert Gulka have been re-elected to your Board of
Directors by acclamation for the 2011-2012 Term.
LUNCH ON THE RUN!
We provide the container and you browse the buffets for your lunch. Then,
you can take it back to the office, to the Bowl for a picnic, or wherever you
like. If you just want a light lunch of homemade soup to take aback to
your desk – we can make that happen too!
CABIN EXPRESS!
On your way to the lake for the weekend? Why not stop and pick up a
Brown Bag and you will have instant dinner when you get there. Call the
office at 966-7777 to order and you can pick it up on your way home! (we
would love 24 hours notice – please)
NEW PATIO FEATURES:
Watch for Pam’s fresh entrée salads on the daily fresh sheet for the summer
– great for the patio. Ask Crystal about our house-made Iced Coffee and
Iced Blueberry Tea.
WE MAKE GREAT SOUP!
All of our soups are made from scratch and are vegetarian based (unless
there is meat mentioned in the title) and you can now take it home to
enjoy. $5.95 Litre. Call us to order (966-7777) or ask your server when you
are in for lunch.
ICE CREAM! Summertime Specials!
Ice-cream, sorbets and other ice-cream treats available this summer!
SHARING YOUR FACULTY CLUB EXPERIENCE
We would love to hear your favorite Faculty Club story or experience. Drop
us a line!
PARKING NEWS:
Just a reminder that effective May 1 and until August 31 you can park in
the Stadium Parkade for a flat $4.00 exit charge. After 5:00 pm and on the
weekends you can park in “R” lot (in front of Kinesiology) for the same
$4.00 exit charge. But please remember, the meters in front of the Club
don’t expire until 10 pm Monday to Friday. Saturdays & Sundays are free
for the summer!
DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTIES REMEMBERING THAT CHEQUE?
With so many things to remember these days, we have come up with a
way to simplify your life. By completing a simple form, you can authorize
the Faculty Club to automatically charge your monthly statement to your
credit card. Call the office for details: 966-7777
RECIPROCAL CLUB PRIVILEGES
Explore Private Clubs Worldwide!
The University of Saskatchewan Faculty Club is a member of the Association
of College and University Clubs (ACUC), an international network of some
of the most prestigious faculty clubs in the world. Our Club is an active
member of this association and this allows you to access over 100 private
university based clubs worldwide. Clubs offer an array of services and
many have over-night accommodations. For more information, please
contact the office.
ARE YOU A WINE FAN?
We are always bringing in new and interesting wines to the Lounge and
Patio and we are happy to open any wine in our wine cabinet for sale by
the glass. Just ask your server what’s available!
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO OUR LONG
SERVICE RETIRING MEMBERS!
Please join us to celebrate at a Wine & Cheese Reception in October 2011
(date tba) following our Annual General Meeting. On behalf of the Board
of Directors and the Staff Team, we thank you for your many years of
support. Good health and much happiness to you in this next stage of your
life! We hope to see you often at the Club!
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