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 2009 “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 Stephan Leacock Six Months Free Membership Promotion TH . . . ENDS JUNE 30 !!! Tell all your friends! Sign up a *new Member today and they will enjoy six months of membership FREE! What’s in it for you? •If you sign up five new members before June 30th, you will receive a credit on your account for $100.00 •If you sign up ten new members** you will receive a $200.00 gift certificate for Truffles Restaurant. Note: Membership is only $18.50 per month and can be deducted directly from your cheque by Payroll. A portion of your dues may be deducted from your professional expense account where the primary use of the club can be adequately explained as relating to university business purposes. * this offer is available to persons who have never previously held a Faculty Club membership. ** minimum one year membership b Faculty Clu Recipe Corn ple, really delicious Here is a really sim summer BBQ Teriyaki Beef er marinade for your Marinade: eak Great for Flank St 6 tbsp. soy sauce c rli ga d ce in m e ov 1 cl 1/2 cup white wine er ng gi sh fre d ce in 1 tsp. m Juice of 1/2 lemon n io on ite l wh ed 2 tsp. grat splash of canola oi r ga su 1 Tbsp. brown eet sherry 1/2 cup medium sw eness" BBQ to desired "don on ill gr d an t gh ni marinate meat over 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 Friday, May 15th. CHIANTI GRAFICO WINE DINNER Unfortunately, due to wine distribution problems, we are going to have to postpone our Chianti Grafico Wine Dinner. We hope to have a new date in the fall. Thank you to those to had already reserved space without even knowing the date, the menu or the cost! We will keep your names on file and let you know of the new date as soon as possible. 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 back 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 before 11:00 am on Friday to order and you can pick it up on your way home! (we would love 24 hours notice – if possible) Cinco de Mayo at Lunch Buffet Join us for lunch on May 5th and help us celebrate Cinco de Mayo! MENU Guacamole & Pico de Gallo Seafood Ceviche Enchiladas de Queso Con Salsa Roja (Cheese Enchiladas in Red Sauce) Tinga Poblana de Pollo (Chicken) “Vera Cruz” Style Whitefish Achiote Rubbed Skirt Steak Fajitas Corona specials!! Call us and book a table for a little mid-week lunch fun! PS: Keep your eyes and ears open for more information about another Tropical Friday Lunch Buffet with lots of surprises! More info to come. Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 10, 2009 MENU e Bar Assorted Juic Board estic Cheese m o D & d e Import lads of Spring Sa use Cured Assortment Shrimp, Ho o b m Ju g n . . featuri els od Mirror . Chilled Muss Chilled Seafo uns Gravlax and innamon B C d e k a B e es & Hom eese & akfast Pastri ill, Goat Ch D sh re F h it Assorted Bre tuffed w d Salmon S Whole Bake Spinach & Chives ked Gouda o m S h it w s ausage mbled Egg Wild Rice S & Truffled Scra n o c a B d e Smok ne Cheese Cherrywood & Mascarpo s e h c a e P h es wit le French Crep tato Cassero m Ragout Breakfast Po ild Mushroo W h it w n e k ast of Chic tables Supreme Bre Market Vege secake, Rice Pilaf ~ emade Chee m o H ’s m a om! P oodies for M - Featuring g t r e e ff th u o B f rt o e ts Dess rtes and lo ue, Pies, To d n o F te la o Choc N First Sitting: 10:30 am ew T im Second Sitting: 1:00 pm es! 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 Basket . . . compliments of Deb Wilson of PMA Wines Patio Opening Party! Friday, May 22 - 4:30 to 7:30 Join us for Great Music and Great Food! MENU Chili Bar! Tossed Green Salad with Homemade Cornbread Muffins Fresh Guacamole and Tortilla Chips “Voodoo” Chicken Wings Featuring our Famous Faculty Club Chili Con Carne with an assortment of Toppings including Cheese, Black Beans, Salsa Verde, Diced Onion, Sour Cream etc. Finish up with a “build your own” Ice-Cream Sundae Bar * Don’t forget to check out our Margarita Bar! * 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 MUSIC BY: “LEFT TURN” “Vocal harmonies wrap themselves around old classics and classic originals, as ‘Left Turn’ brings you its rhythmic, passionate take on the world, politics, love and loss. Wilma Groenen provides the main vocals, supplemented by Mike Sheridan on guitar and vocals, Jim Balfour on percussion and vocals and Gary Smith on bass. This warm and intelligent quartet provides pleasure for both the ear and the mind.” Chef ’s Table Friday, May 29th Our Chefs are on the Move! Faculty Club Sous Chef Jeff Bryce will soon be spending a week in the kitchen at the exclusive National Golf Club of Canada and Garde Mange, Pam Johnson has just returned from the beautiful Petroleum Club in Calgary. Together they are going to showcase their experience by preparing and hosting our May 29th Chef’s Table. Menu details will be forthcoming! For reservations, please call the office at 966-7777 Friday, June 19 Lobster Night! Faculty Club Annual Cocktails: 6:30 Buffet Dinner to Follow MENU Seafood Chowder Salad Bar featuring: Mixed Greens with Chef’s Dressing, Caesar Salad, Asian Slaw & Red Jacket Potato Salad with Eggs & Dijon Beet “House Cured” Alaskan Salmon with Accompaniment Sushi Station with Spicy Shrimp Rolls and California Rolls Fresh Shucked Oysters with Sauces: Citrus Ponzu, Red Wine Mignonette and Traditional Tabasco with Lemon Wedges Grilled Steak . . . just in case you don’t like seafood Garlic Shrimp Skewers • Steamed Mussels with Spicy Thai Red Curry Broth • Crispy Panko Crusted Shrimp Steamed Baby Potatoes & Rice Pilaf • Fresh Market Vegetables Dessert Buffet Members & Hosted Guests $ 46.95 Per Person Non-Members $ 49.95 Per Person Martini Bar & Summer Cocktail Features 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 More Great Patio Events! X-Rated Manicures on the Patio! Call us to order 966-7777 or ask your server when you are in for lunch. Thursday, June 4 – starting at 4:30 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 Susan for details: 966-7777 FACULTY CLUB SUMMER HOLIDAY The Faculty Club will once again be taking a short vacation break from Monday, July 27 until Friday, August 7, inclusive. We will return to regular service on Monday, August 10 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. PARKING NEWS Just a reminder that effective May 1 and until August 31 you can park in the Stadium Parkade for a flat $3.00 exit charge (that’s $3.00 for the whole day!). Also, after 5:00 pm and on the weekends you can park in “R” lot (in front of Kinesiology) for the same $3.00 exit charge. But please remember, the meters in front of the Club don’t expire until 10 pm Monday to Friday. CLUB CLOSURE I am sorry to announce the closure of yet another Faculty Club. The University of Delaware will be closing their Faculty Club due to a declining membership and ongoing deficit concerns. Join Deb Wilson of PMA for manicures and cocktails and on the patio and help us raise funds for Breast Cancer Research. Call to sign up for your Manicure on the Patio. Deb will be pouring her fabulous X-Rated Cocktail. X-Rated Fusion liqueur is a combination of ultra-premium French Vodka, blood oranges, mango and passion fruit. Snacks will be provided. The Cost? Your donation to the C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research. Space is limited, so please call asap! Bookings will be accepted in 15 min. increments. NEW PATIO FEATURES Watch for an array of Pam’s fresh entrée salads that will be added to our daily fresh sheet for the summer – great for the patio. Ask Crystal about our house-made Iced Coffee and Iced Tea and our “Baby Champagnes”. ICE CREAM! Summertime Specials! Ice-cream, sorbets and other ice-cream treats available this summer! Printing Services Document Solutions • 966-6639 • University of Saskatchewan