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 A R C H / A P R I L 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
Join President MacKinnon for breakfast in the
Fireplace Room Friday mornings 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.
E XC I T I N G !!!
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS:
Pursuant to Article 8 of the Bylaws of the Association,
The Board of Directors of the University of
Saskatchewan Faculty Club invite nominations for
the 2011-2012 Term of Office (Nomination forms
are available from the Faculty Club office).
Interested parties should submit their written nomination, signed by the nominee, the proposer and a
seconder; all of whom shall be full members of the
Faculty Club.
Please submit to the attention of:
The Elections Committee
c/o The University of Saskatchewan Faculty Club
Box 388, RPO University,
Saskatoon SK S7N 4J8
Campus Mail
All Nominations will cease at 4:00 PM on
March 31st.
Results of the elections will be published in an upcoming Newsletter.
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BROWN BAG DINNERS
Don’t feel like cooking tonight? Enjoy home cooked
meals from the Faculty Club. Brown Bag Dinners are
available for pick-up. Call us at 966-7777 for our fax
information sheet.
It’s another
“Exclusive to the Faculty Club”
Wine Dinner
PETER FRANUS WINEYARD’S
Saturday, May 28
Join Peter and Deanne Franus from Napa Valley
Featuring their exclusive wines and another
amazing menu from our Kitchen Crew
The wines served this evening are exclusive Franus wines direct from Napa
Valley. This will truly be a very special night. This evening will be
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 nonrefundable (but you are certainly welcome to send a favorite someone
in your place!). For Reservations call: 966-7777
St. Patrick ’s Day
THURSDAY, MARCH 17
LUNCH AT THE CLUB
Kevin is putting together a special “Irish” Lunch Buffet
Call us to book a table.
“Céad Míle Failte”
In the Fireplace Room 5:00 pm
IRISH PUB SPECIALS
LIVE FIDDLING FREE ADMISSION!
Drink Specials
$3.50 Green Beer and other
‘Irish” Drink Specials!
ALL DAY!
(a hundred, thousand welcomes!)
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. . . Flavours of Latin America Buffet
FRIDAY, MARCH 25
CHEF’S TABLE
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Cocktails 6:30 • Dinner will Follow
$22.95 Per Person (Members & hosted Guests)
$26.95 Non Members
Reservations: 966-7777
Great Beer
FRIDAY, APRIL 8
& CHILI COOK-OFF!
4:30 to 6:30
FEATURING Beers
by:
Paddockwood and Big
Rock and others!
Come out and vote for your favorite Chili
$15.00 Per Person
Call us to reserve your spot! 966-7777
Staff Appreciation
WEEK
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
MENU
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Cranberries and Pu
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Club Coleslaw
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Marinated Mushroo
Oriental Pasta Salad
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Seafood Mirror with
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Crab Cl s with Le
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Honey Baked Ham
Potatoes
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Say a Special Thank you… to those who make the
office run more smoothly by treating them to this
special spring luncheon buffet in celebration of
National Administrative Professionals Week.
MONDAY, APRIL 25 – FRIDAY, APRIL 29
Buffet Features:
Monday: Prime Rib and Panko Shrimp
Tuesday: Flavours of India…. Tandoori Chicken, Beef
Curry, Samosas & more!
Wednesday: BBQ Chicken & Ribs and Pulled Pork
with the Fixings
Thursday: Carved Maple Glazed Ham, Perogies, Garlic
Sausage & Cabbage Rolls
Friday: Seafood Extravaganza: Crab Legs, Salmon,
Lobster Penne and more!
The price for the buffet will be
$19.95 per person all week
We will be accepting reservations to our maximum
of 120 in the dining room. The lounge will remain
available on a first come, first served basis.
Kids! Bring mom and dad for dinner and
watch videos and paint Easter Eggs with us!
Members and Hosted Guests:
Adults $ 24.95 ~ Children (aged 6-13) $14.95
Pre-Schoolers $6.95
(Non-members please add $2.00 per person)
Kids: The Balloon Man will be here!!!
FRIENDSHIP TABLE
(or as we like to call it, the Regulars Table)
If you are dining alone and you enjoy the camaraderie of fellow
members, and you like to catch up on the latest news, join the
Friendship Table at lunch. Our table, located as you enter the
Fireplace Room, seats eight to twelve people. Reservations are not
necessary, but are always appreciated.
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LOUNGE
Relaxed and comfortable, that is the feeling evoked in our upper
lounge. Comfy leather couches and soft lighting make this a great
spot for drinks with the group or a sophisticated space to celebrate
your special occasion with family and friends. Call us for rental
information. 966-7777
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CLUB CLOSURE
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.
REMINDER!
The last day of classes is Friday April 8, 2011!
Join us in the lounge for drinks and
complimentary snacks!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May/June
Cinco De Mayo Lunch Buffet – Thursday, May 5
Mother’s Day Brunch – Sunday, May 8
Book early as this event always sells out!
Peter Franus Wine Dinner – Saturday, May 28
Annual Lobster & Seafood Evening – Friday, June 18
Faculty Club Annual Patio Party – Friday, June 24
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Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 8
MENU
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with Pea Shoots, M
House Mixed Greens
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Atlantic Smoked Sa
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Cream Cheese & Min
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Chilled Jumbo Shrim
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Lemon & Cocktail Sa
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A selection of Chee
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Yogurt
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Jalepeno Jack Chee
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Roasted Tomato
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Smoked Bacon & Br
Breakfast Potatoes
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Maple Syrup, Sour Ch
Crepe Station with
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Saskatoon Berry to
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Spring Dessert Buffe
INTERESTING FACTS & STATS:
Turkey Facts:
•Can turkeys fly? Some turkeys CAN fly. Wild turkeys can fly for
short distances up to 55 mph and can run up to 20 mph, but
domesticated turkeys can’t fly.
•Male turkeys are the only turkeys that gobble. Female turkeys
make a clicking noise.
Other Goodies:
•.007 calories are consumed while licking a stamp.
•It takes 75,000 violet Crocus to make 1 pound of the spice
saffron
•Did you know that an ear of corn never has an odd number of
rows?
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