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 • n o v e m b e r / d e c e m b e r 2007
“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
Pursuant to Article 8 of the Bylaws of the Association:
The Board of Directors of the University of
Saskatchewan Faculty Club invite Nominations for
2008 - 2009 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, Campus Mail.
All nominations will cease at
4:00 PM on March 31, 2008.
Results of the elections will be published in the Faculty Club
May/June newsletter.
BREAKFAST WITH THE PRESIDENT
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 opportunity for faculty and staff to discuss university issues. Cost is $5.00 per
person. Please reserve space by calling 966-7777 at least two
days in advance. If the President is unavailable, one of the
Vice-Presidents will attend.
CONGRATULATIONS!
2007 New Member Campaign Winner, Beryl Radcliffe!
Beryl and seven invited guests will be picked up at their
homes in an ultra stretch limousine and transported to the
club where they will enjoy hosted cocktails and a beautiful
hosted dinner in the Red Room. Flowers, liqueurs, Harden
& Huyse chocolates and coffee service will round out the
evening before they are once again whisked away by limousine for a chauffeured drive around the city and eventually
returned to their respective homes. Watch for our next New
Member Campaign - you can win too!
Exciting! MAZZEI FAMILY WINE DINNER
WITH MARCHESI MAZZEI ATTENDING
Sunday, May 25
Our friend, Andreas
Rieder, at the National Golf
Club in Toronto, certainly
one of Canada’s most exclusive golf clubs, has arranged
to include our club in a
national wine dinner tour.
On Sunday, May 25 the
Faculty Club will be hosting a beautiful dinner along
with exclusive Mazzei wines.
I am thrilled to let you know that The Marchesi Francesco Mazzei will, himself be in
attendance.
The family owned winery, located 5 km south of Castellina in Chianti (Sienna) has
been owned by the Mazzei family since 1435. The vineyards are comprised of - Castello
di Fonterutoli (Chianti - Tuscany), Tenuta Belguardo (Maremma - Tuscany) and Zisola
(Sicily). You can check out the website at www.fonterutoli.it/
Some of the wines being served this evening are from the family cellar and are
not available outside of Italy. This will truly be a very special night. This dinner will
be part of a tour including stops at the National Golf Club in Toronto, Capilano Golf
and Country Club in Vancouver and finishing up here at our very own Faculty Club in
Saskatoon.
This evening will be limited to the first fifty guests and will be offered to Faculty
Club Members exclusively until March 31. April 1, we will release any open seats to the
general public. 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 are
certainly welcome to send a favorite someone in your place!).
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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, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Call us at
966-7777 for our fax information sheet.
Fine Music & Fine Dining
Amati Concert &
Dinner Series
St. Patrick’s Day
Enjoy dinner at the Club and then over to Convocation Hall for a concert by the
University of Saskatchewan Amati Quartet. As usual this evening is quickly selling out so please contact us as soon as possible to book a table.
(a hundred, thousand welcomes!)
Saturday, March 15
MENU
First Course: Beet Cured Gravlax with Grapefruit & Fennel Slaw, Dill Crème
Fraiche and a Flax and Honey Crostini ~ Main Course: Lamb Shank Osso
Bucco with Braised Spinach, Buttered Radish, Boursin Mashed Potatoes and
Caramelized Pearl Onions ~ Dessert Course: Cinnamon Brandy Baked Apple,
Served with Vanilla Bean ice cream, White chocolate shortbread cookie and
Warm Vanilla Rum Sauce ~ Tea and Coffee Service
Cocktails 5:00 ~ Dinner 5:30
Concert at Convocation Hall 8:00
$35.00 per Person Dinner Only
Concert tickets are available separately at Place Riel, McNally Robinson
Booksellers, Darren’s Music Place and at the door, one hour in advance of the
concert.
Space is extremely limited so please confirm your reservation as soon as
possible. Because of the popularity of this event, all reservations will require
a credit card pre-payment. Tickets are non-refundable. Please call us to book
your table - 966-7777
Saskatoon Symphony
Dinner & Concert
Wednesday, March 19
William Hurlstone, Sonata for Bassoon and Piano F major/Sergei Prokofiev,
Quintet op.29/Ludwig van Beethoven, String Quartet op.59 No. 1
Dinner at the Faculty Club ~ Concert at Convocation Hall 7:30
Cocktails 5:00 ~ Dinner 5:30
MENU
First Course: Forrest Mushroom Soup with Chive Oil and Thyme Crostini
~ Second Course: House-made Gnocchi with Braised Bison Short Rib and
Fennel ~ Main Course: Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Beets, Shallot Mashed
Potatoes and Roasted Tomato Jus ~ Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Torte with
Blackberries and Balsamic drizzled Strawberries ~ Tea and Coffee Service
Dinner $ 35.00 Per Person
Concert Tickets are also available at the Club for the Wednesday evening concerts
and may be purchased in advance. Please call the office at 966-7777 to book
your dinner reservation and/or purchase your concert ticket.
Lunch at the Club
Monday, March 17
“Céad Míle Failte”
Be sure to try:
Oysters on the Half Shell (. . . really good with a Pint
of Guinness!)  Cream of Potato Soup with Dill  Pile
of Mussels  Kevin’s Award Winning Guinness Stew 
Colcannon  Whiskey Glazed Salmon with Parsley Sauce
and other Irish treats.
In the Fireplace Room: Didn’t make it to the Club
for Lunch? Our Irish inspired Menu will also be available
in the dining room from 5:00 to 7:00.
 LIVE
MUSIC BY: CIRCLING
OVER SHANNON 
(check them out at:
myspace.com/circlingovershannon)
Drink Features:
Join us for “Green beer”, Guinness, Paddockwood,
Kilkenny, Bushmills and finish with an Irish Coffee
Cuban Night
Friday, April 11
Join us for a Cuban Inspired Evening
MENU
Spicy Black Bean Soup with Cilantro & Sour Cream
Arugula Salad with Shaved Manchego, Toasted Hazelnuts
& Walnut Vinaigrette
Buffet Style:
Paella with Clams, Mussels, Shrimp and Chorizo Sausage
Saffron Rice and Asparagus
Whole Baked Red Snapper with Herbs and topped with
Raw Onions (Spicy)
Coconut Lime Tart
Cuban Drink Specials!
$29.95 Per Person - Members & Hosted Guests
$ 34.95 Per Person - Non-Members
Cocktails: 6:30 ~ Dinner To Follow
Easter Brunch
Sunday, March 23
11:00 & 1:00 Sittings
Kids! Bring mom and dad to the Club for Easter Brunch. Leave
them to finish their orange juice and come and watch videos and
paint Easter Eggs with us.
MENU
Assorted Juice Bar • Imported and Domestic Cheese Board • Mixed
Greens with a Selection of Dressings • Spinach & Strawberry Salad
• Cheddar & Dill Spring Pasta Salad • Asian Noodle Salad • Fresh
Baked Cinnamon Buns, Pastries and Hot Cross Buns • Bacon &
Sausage • Scrambled Eggs with Chives and Smoked Gruyere Cheese
• Classic Eggs Benedict • Breakfast Potatoes • Citrus & Garlic
Shrimp Skewers • Spinach Feta Borsetti Pasta with Marinara Sauce
• Pineview House Smoked Ham • Waffle Station with Whipped
Cream and Fruit Sauces • Desert Buffet & Chocolate Fondue
Members and Hosted Guests:
Adults $19.95 ~ Children (aged 6-13) $12.95
Pre-Schoolers $5.95
(Non-members please add $2.00 per person)
PS: Kids: Mr. Warren Johnson (the Balloon Man)
will be back!
Holiday Easter Hams From Pineview:
Our friends at Pineview are making a sumptuous old-fashioned leg
ham (house cured and smoked) available for Easter. Call us to book
yours! 966-7777.
Order deadline: March 10
Pick-Up at the Faculty Club on March 17, 18, 19 & 20.
While supplies last!
Lunch & Learn & Shop?
Tuesday, April 15 at Noon
Weekenders - Wardrobe Planning Made Easy
Weekenders has a new look that you’re going to love! Fashions are
irresistible in mouth-watering colours, fabulous prints and up to the
minute styling. See the latest trends in fashion and find out how you
can create a wardrobe with a few easy pieces. You will turn heads,
without sacrificing comfort or your wardrobe budget in your favorite
Weekender fashions this summer!
Join Louise for this informative and fun session
Soup & Sandwich Lunch $12.95
Call 966-7777 for your reservation
Limited to the first 25 registrants
Staff Appreciation Week
Say a Special Thank you... Say 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 21 - Friday April 25
Buffet Features:
Monday
Prime Rib with Au Jus, Mashed Potatoes and Yorkshire Puddings
Oven Baked 3 Cheese Penné
Tuesday
* Spinach & Mushroom Lasagna
Garlic Shrimp Skewers
Wednesday
Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breast with Mushroom & Artichoke Cream
Sauce
* Spanakopitta with Tzatziki
Thursday
Mesquite Peppercorn Pork loin with Homemade Apple Sauce
* Curried Chick Peas and Cauliflower
Friday
Lime & Pepper Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
Crispy Wonton Shrimp
Scallop & Prawn Penné
The price for the buffet will be $16.95 per person all week
(Non-members please add $2.00)
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.
Can't Do Lunch?
How about starting your day with a leisurely Staff Appreciation
“Thank You” breakfast?
Wednesday, April 23 ONLY, 8:00 am
Chilled Juice Station
Fresh Fruit Salad and Yogurt
Imported & Domestic Cheese Board
Scones, Muffins & Chocolate Croissants
Crispy Bacon & Farmer's Sausage
Scrambled Eggs with Toppings Bar (Salsa & Sour Cream, Shredded
Cheddar, Green Onions, Chopped Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon etc.)
Hash Browns
Chocolate Fondue with Fresh Strawberries for dipping
Tea/Coffee and Hot Chocolate
$12.95 Per Person
Please reserve your table by calling 966-7777
LOUNGE
Relaxed and comfortable, that is the feeling evoked in our 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
A CLUB TO VISIT
The University Club, University of Victoria
RED ROOM
Looking for a space to hold that special birthday dinner? The Red Room is
just the private intimate space. It provides seating for sixteen people with
fabulous menu options.
On a recent trip to Victoria, it was my pleasure to visit The University Club
at the University of Victoria. “The University Club of Victoria (formerly
called the Faculty Club) opened for business on March 16, 1982. The west
coast design and cedar construction of the building lends itself gracefully
to the natural picturesque setting in a wooded dale. The building, located
on campus, is surrounded by high trees in a quiet, wooded area. Artistic
landscaping with flowers and shrubs blooming year round are reflected in
the adjacent pond.” If you get an opportunity to visit this lovely club make
sure to pass along my greetings to the Club’s gracious manager, Mr. Peter
Williams.
Reminder!
The last day of classes is Wednesday, April 9. Join Tanya in the lounge for
complimentary snacks and Happy Hour Drinks!
CLUB CLOSURE
The Faculty Club will once again be taking a short vacation break from
Monday July 28 until Friday, August 8, inclusive. We will return to regular service on Monday August 11. The Club office will be closed most of
this time but if you need to contact us, please call 966-7777 and leave a
detailed message. We will be checking messages frequently. The Faculty
Club will still be available for pre-booked functions on the weekends during this time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May/June
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 11
Saskatoon Symphony Dinner & Concert
Wednesday, May 14
Patio Opening Jazz Bbq
Friday, May 16
Mazzei Family Wine Dinner - With Marchesi Massei
Sunday, May 25
Faculty Club Annual Lobster Night
Friday, June 20
Burgers & Beer On The Patio With Live Jazz
Friday, June 6, 13, & 27 - 5:00 to 7:00 PM
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