Park Avenue Club

JULY 2016

Keeping Members Engaged and Informed

Not Just A Club...Our Club. Park Avenue Club welcomes our newest members:

A thriving membership is a sign of a thriving club. This month we are happy to showcase your newest fellow members and we thank you for your continued ambassadorship as we believe that this is front page news. Your guests’ experiences at the club and the great things you say about PAC helps to make this club strong and great...welcome to all.

Anthony & Nicole Abrantes

Matthew & Meredith Adams

Manish & Radhika Bhandari

John & Pamela Biehl

David Hinson & Vincent Blazewicz

Eric & Carrie Butler

Michael James & Tara Burke

Penny (Barbara) Carolonza

Tracy & James Child

Julie Costa

Mechelle & Darilyn Olidge-Evans

Vincent Facchini

Paul & Joan Fitch

Dawn Rubel Herbert & Taj Herbert

Cassandra James

In This Issue:

Welcome New Members

Club Happenings

Foundation Spotlight

Monthly Events

Social Clubs Spotlight

Monthly Recipes

Calendar of Events

Team PAC

Gregory & Mary Ann Keiser

Rebecca Kirisits

Sakti & Brian Kunz

Kathleen & Paul Loria

Patrick & Andrea Mackessy

Mia & Michael Marko

Judith McClellan

Jackie & Colin McConville

Dawn & Stephen Rhodes

Pat & Kristen Rufolo

Willie & Kathy Spicer

Lloyd Tuckman

Marc Siegel & Gail Wagner

Christina & James Woo

Lei Sun & Zhicheng Xin

CLUB HAPPENINGS

CLUB REMINDERS

The membership year ends on September 30th, 2016

Don’t forget to spend your unused food and beverage minimums on some of our great

events this summer

Resignations are due in writing no later than August 31st

REMEMBER TO HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!

SHARE YOUR STORY (Reciprocal Experience): By Member Children, Max & Mick Marko

In March, on spring vacation, we went to the Sarasota Yacht Club for a day. It was an experience we will never forget. We got a tour of the club and we couldn’t wait to get started! The dockmaster got us set up and we went kayaking on Sarasota Bay. We then went to the pool, which had the strangest lifeguard we have ever seen – a giant tropical bird! He watched us for a while, and then his shift ended and he went off for his lunch break. We got hungry too, so we hit the popcorn machine and then we went for lunch. Lunch was very good and the dining room was decorated with miniature ships. After we ate, we went to see the yachts parked behind the club. We will ask our parents for one this Christmas, we think. We hope they say yes! Before we left, we played a couple games of foosball at the foosball table, where our parents were badly crushed. If you go to Sarasota, you should really visit this club, but bring your own foosball ball!

(Pictured Left) Erin Freeborn & Anthony Lytle,

Married June 17

MARRIAGES

Courtney McKee & Edward Carpio, May 14 Lauren Foley & Aaron Deibler-Gorman, May 21

Natalie Sheynman & Ross James, May 27 Jen Bayak & Neil Della Valle, June 5

MITZVAH

Happy Bat Mitzvah Sarah Karbachinskiy

This year Park Avenue Club is happy to present 3 wonderful opportunities and events for you to directly support the Park Avenue Foundation. Get your calendars out and Save the Date because there is much fun to be had and all for a wonderful cause.

For More Information & Volunteer Opportunities

CONTACT: Wendy Tait 973.301.8233 l wtait@parkavenueclub.com

Park Avenue Foundation

1st Annual Golf Outing

October 3, 2016 Morris County Golf Club

9:00 am Registration 10:30 am Shotgun Start

Park Avenue Foundation

22nd

Anniversary Gala

September 23, 2016 6:30 pm VIP Start 7:00 pm—12:00 am

Park Avenue Foundation 1st Annual “Friendsgiving”

5K Race

Saturday, November 12th 2016 Registration/Packet pick-up at 9:00 am

Race starts at 10:00 am Awards at 11:00 am

Church of the Holy Family, Florham Park

Tuesday: Power Breakfast

50% off Breakfast Buffet Only $7.95/pp

Tuesday: BYOB No Corkage Fee for Members

$20 savings

Wednesday: Cellar Selections 50% Savings on Select Wines

Wednesdays: Burger & Beer $15 for a Burger and a Beer

Thursday: Surprise Wine Discount

Discount Lottery 10-40% Off Wine List Bottle Selection

Un-WINE-ed YOGA

Wednesday, July 20th Yoga at 7:00 pm Wine at 8:00 pm

$30/pp

The “Healthy” Happy Hour!

Namaste...Join us outside on the lawn by the koi pond for a professionally led 60 minutes of gentle Vinyasa flow yoga focusing on relieving stress and tension in your body. Extend the Zen feeling by sipping wine, enjoying healthy post-yoga mingling and healthy finger foods. Suitable for all levels, beginners are welcome! Please bring your own mat.

TIKI NIGHT

POND PATIO DINING

Friday, July 15th & 22nd A La Carte

Park Avenue Foundation GALA

Friday, September 23rd 7pm-Midnight

Park Avenue Foundation GOLF OUTING Monday, October 3rd

Morris County Golf Club 9am Registration 10:30am Shotgun Start

Park Avenue Foundation FIRST ANNUAL 5K

Saturday, November 12th Registration/Packet pick-up at 9am

Race starts at 10am Awards at 11am Church of the Holy Family, Florham Park

For more information on events,

or for volunteer opportunities please contact Wendy Tait at 973-301-8233

wtait@parkavenueclub.com

MEMBER REFERRAL PROGRAM

PAC VALUE DAYS

Friday, July 29th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm $35/pp

(Price does not include beverages)

Spend an evening listening to island music, drinking specialty Tiki drinks as you are welcomed with a cheerful “aloha”! Think balmy & exotic while enjoying roasted suckling pig, whole roasted fish, tuna poke shots, sweet & sour Mahi Mahi, Huli Huli chicken with pineapple teriyaki glaze and other delicious Hawaiian favorites of course followed up by coconut dessert and fresh fruit.

Friday, July 15th & 22nd 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm A La Carte Menu

What better way to enjoy a meal and great company than out by the pond patio with the soft sounds of summer, fresh air and a beautiful sunset. We will be offering our regular A La Carte dinner menu as well as regular seating times so the night will be when you want it...how you want it. Summer is HERE!!!

There is strength in numbers so share the love of your club with friends,

family, colleagues & strangers!

For every member that you refer who joins PAC you will enjoy:

REFERRAL REWARDS $200 Food & Beverage Gift Certificate

(Choice Member) $100 Food & Beverage Gift Certificate

(Evening Member)

...So Share The Love of Your Club...

SOCIAL CLUB SPOTLIGHT

CIGAR CLUB

CARD CLUB

Thursday, July 21st 6:30 pm $62/pp

Wednesday, July 6th 6:30 pm $10/pp

The card club is up and running and is in its 4th successful month! This is a club focusing on small group card play and meets every month. For more information on the specific card games played and to RSVP please contact Card Club Chairman Steven Ford at StevenLFord@yahoo.com

ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

WINE ENTHUSIAST CLUB

An evening of the “Other” whites. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling are all on the No Drink list for this meeting… time to find a new favorite white wine varietal. Everyone is to bring a 750 ml bottle of WHITE to enjoy with the awe-some menu below. Summer has arrived and this is the best way to find your new white wine favorite. Please RSVP to marc.caruso@gmail.com By July 14th.

MENU: The Chef has created 5 unique courses Boston lettuce salad with herbs, cold shrimp and sea scallop ceviche with avocado, pan seared Chilean sea bass with a miso glaze with braised baby bok choy, penne with salsa verde, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, ending with Greek yogurt panna cotta with honey glazed apricots. Wednesday, July 13th

6:30 pm $55/pp VIP EVENT!!

July is one of the busiest months for BBQs and what goes with BBQs better than cigars? Brush up on your cigar knowledge with one of the biggest cigar celebrities out there. This month we welcome Drew Estate Cigars to our patio with special guest Willy Herrera. Willy has his own line, Herrera Esteli, and was announced 2 years ago as the master blender for Drew Estate. Come pick Willy’s brain and enjoy some cigars on the PAC Patio.

We are looking for motivated club members to be a part of a few upcoming and amazing events in 2016 to benefit the Park Avenue Foundation . If you are interested in volunteering, being a part of race day fun, or a part of the committees for the events below then please reach out to Wendy as she and her team would love your support!

Park Avenue Foundation GALA Friday, September 23rd

7pm-Midnight

Park Avenue Foundation FIRST ANNUAL GOLF OUTING Monday, October 3rd

Morris County Golf Club 9am Registration 10:30am Shotgun Start

Park Avenue Foundation FIRST ANNUAL 5K Saturday, November 12th

Registration/Packet pick-up at 9am Race starts at 10am Awards at 11am

Church of the Holy Family, Florham Park

For more information on events, Or for volunteer opportunities please contact

Wendy Tait at 973-301-8233 wtait@parkavenueclub.com

NEWSLETTER HAS GONE GREEN!

If you would like to continue to receive a hard copy of the newsletter, please reach out to

Maureen McGuire at 973-301-8233

ENJOY

MONTHLY RECIPES

Cocktail Of the month

INGREDIENTS: DIRECTIONS In a 7-quart cast iron Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle in flour and, using a wire whisk, stir constantly until brown roux is achieved. Do not allow roux to scorch. Should black specks appear in roux, discard and begin again. Once roux is golden brown, add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic. Sauté approximately 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted. Add andouille; blend well into vegetable mixture and sauté an additional 2-3 minutes. Add claw crabmeat and stir into roux. This will begin to add seafood flavor to the mixture. Slowly add hot shellfish stock, one ladle at a time, stir-ring constantly until all is incorporated. Bring to a low boil, reduce to simmer and cook approximately 30 minutes. Add additional stock if necessary to retain volume. Add green onions and parsley. Season to taste using salt, pepper, Worcestershire and Tabasco. Fold shrimp, lump crabmeat, oysters and reserved oyster liquid into soup. Return to a low boil and cook approximately 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings and serve over cooked rice.

INGREDIENTS

3/4oz Rhum Barbancourt 8yr 3/4oz Myer’s Dark Rum 3/4oz Shellback Silver Rum 3/4oz Honey Syrup * 3/4oz Fresh Lime Juice 3/4oz Grapefruit 1/2oz All-Spice Dram Splash of Club Soda

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in a mixing cup full of ice. Shake and strain into a glass full of ice. Garnish with orange or orchid.

Navy Grog

Recipe Of the month

Seafood Gumbo

1 pound (35-count) shrimp, peeled and de-veined 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat 2 dozen shucked oysters, reserve liquid 3 quarts shellfish stock 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup flour 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped bell pepper 1/4 cup diced garlic 1/2 pound sliced andouille sausage 1 pound claw crabmeat 2 cups sliced green onions 1/2 cup chopped parsley salt and cayenne pepper Tabasco sauce Worcestershire sauce

Notes:* Honey Syrup: 1 part Honey 1 part hot water Combine in a glass bowl and whisk together. Cool and

store in refrigerator.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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CLUB CLOSED ANNUAL

SHUTDOWN

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CLUB CLOSED ANNUAL

SHUTDOWN

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CLUB CLOSED

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CLUB CLOSED

ANNUAL SHUTDOWN

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B.Y.O.B

Evening Dining

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“CARD CLUB”

BURGER & BEER

Cellar Selections

Evening Dining

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Surprise Wine Discount

Evening Dining

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Evening Dining

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Evening Dining

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CLUB CLOSED

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B.Y.O.B

Evening Dining

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“CIGAR CLUB”

BURGER & BEER

Cellar Selections

Evening Dining

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Surprise Wine Discount

Evening Dining

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“POND PATIO

DINING”

Evening Dining

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Evening Dining

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CLUB CLOSED

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B.Y.O.B

Evening Dining

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“UNWINED YOGA”

BURGER & BEER

Cellar Selections

Evening Dining

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“WEC”

Surprise Wine Discount

Evening Dining

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“POND PATIO DINING”

Evening Dining

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Evening Dining

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CLUB CLOSED

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B.Y.O.B

Evening Dining

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Cellar Selections

Evening Dining

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Surprise Wine Discount

Evening Dining

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“TIKI NIGHT”

Evening Dining

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Evening Dining

July 2016

Breakfast: Mon.– Fri. from 7:00am to 9:30am Lunch: Mon. – Fri. from 11:30am to 2:30pm Dinner: Tues. – Sat. from 5:30pm to 9:00pm

volunteer opportunities

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CLUB CLOSED

Executive Director: Greg Smith _______gsmith@parkavenueclub.com

Chief Financial Officer: Joann Roccanova joann@parkavenueclub.com

Accountant: Maureen Canosa mcanosa@parkavenueclub.com

Managing Director: Wendy Tait wtait@parkavenueclub.com

Director of Operations & Catering: Troy Titus ttitus@parkavenueclub.com

Executive Chef: Arnold D. Kruck chef@parkavenueclub.com

Sous Chef: Jonathan Pacheco________________________jpacheco@parkavenueclub.com Sous Chef: TJ Hoy_____________________________________tjhoy@parkavenueclub.com

Catering & Events: Nicole Spagnoli______________________nicole@parkavenueclub.com

Catering & Events: Jeff Gallo ____________________________jgallo@parkavenueclub.com

Club Administrator: JoAnne Mitchko jmitchko@parkavenueclub.com

Member Services: Maureen McGuire reception@parkavenueclub.com

Member Services: Natalie Brock______________________reception@parkavenueclub.com

The

PAC Family