January 2018

PLEASE HELP US WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS TO THE CLUB!

The Club NEWSLETTER

Jedediah James Merideth (Katherine) Data Center Sales Director,

Presidio Sponsors: Mike Hemmingsen

& Joe Marsh

Ted Corson (Shelly) Sales Manager,

Gordon Food Services Sponsors: Jim Blaauw &

Thomson Pantlind

Ken Bogard (Isle) EOS Implementor,

Nexus Business Solutions Sponsors: Bob O’Brien &

Tom Ranville

Dean Juth (Tina) Owner

Due North Inc. Sponsors: Larry Bos Jr. &

Dixie Anderson

Mark Banbury (Laura) Account Executive,

Nutanix Sponsors: Michael Hemmingsen &

Joe Marsh

Bjorn Bylsma (Shanna) Enterprise Architect

Sponsors: Mike Hemmingsen & Joe Marsh

Collin Ritsema Consultant,

Fortz Legal Support, LLC Sponsors: Curt Benson &

Dixie Anderson

Shaun Fitzpatrick Owner

Fortz Legal Support, LLC Sponsors: Collin Ritsema &

Curt Benson

Jeffery Swain (Sue) President,

Homewatch Caregivers Sponsors: Marilyn Zack &

Frank Dunten

Michael Van Denend Executive Director,

World Affairs Council of West Michigan Sponsors: Dixie Anderson &

Craig Meurlin

Board of Directors:

Tom Ranville, President

Finance, Personnel, Scholarship & Strategic Planning Committees

Thomson Pantlind, Vice President Athletic Club &

Finance Committees

Shirley Boundy, Secretary

Press Club, House & Social Committees

Larry Oberst, Treasurer

Finance Committee

Directors: Dixie Anderson

Marketing Committee

James Brady Finance, Scholarship & Strategic Planning

Committees

John Byl Strategic Planning

Committee

Kimberly Coleman House, Social &

Strategic Planning Committees

Frank Dunten Strategic Planning

Committee

Valerie Feehan Athletic Club, House,

Personnel & Scholarship Committees

Michael Hay Athletic Club & Finance

Committees

Shelley Irwin Marketing, Press Club

& Scholarship Committees

Mark Smith Athletic Club &

Personnel Committees

Marilyn Zack Scholarship &

Social Committees

Laurie Kelbel General Manager

Rebekah Kennedy (Robert) Senior Director,

Girl Scouts Shore to Shore Sponsors: Valerie Feehan &

Tom Ranville

Ginger Zuidgeest (Ben Aaron)

Chief Meterologist, ABC/ Disney

Sponsors: Shelley Irwin & Marilyn Zack

Preston Burrell Account Executive,

Lighthouse Insurance Group Sponsors: Tom Ranville &

Thomson Pantlind

Fritz Erickson (Jan) President,

Northern Michigan University Sponsors: John Byl &

Mark Smith

Brad Stauffer (Jennifer) President, AGA Marvel Sponsors: Jeff Marshall

& Mark Smith

On behalf of all our valued staff, THANK YOU for your generous support of

this year’s Employee Benefit Fund. As you may know, this fund is shared

among all our employees, including those in support roles that you may

rarely, if ever, have the pleasure of working with. Thank you from the

bottom of our hearts.

- The University Club Staff

The Club wishes you a year of

health and happiness & we look

forward to seeing you this

New Year!

$10 Burger & Beer night

continues into 2018-

Save the Date for the

second Thursday of

every month!

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Coming Up... Member Dining and Pre-Symphony Dinners Enjoy a wonderful dinner at the Club with a panoramic view of the city. Come in for an intimate evening downtown or prior to the Symphony for a wait free dinner and validated parking. Reservations, please. See the New Year Symphony lineup below:

Friday, January 5th: The Romantic Coffee Concert // Dvorak & Tchaikovsky Saturday, January 6th: Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions Friday & Saturday, January 12th & 13th: All-Tchaikovsky Friday– Sunday, January 26th-28th: Blockbuster Broadway Friday, February 2nd: The Planets Saturday, February 3rd: Little Red Riding Hood // The Planets Friday-Saturday, February 9th-10th: Harry Potter the Prisoner of Azkaban Friday, February 16th: The Classical Coffee Concert // Beethoven, Haydn & Mozart Saturday, February 17th: Penny University: Ralph, as in 'Rafe' Saturday, February 26th: Celebration of Soul // Symphony with Soul

Burger & Beer Night The second Thursday of every month: Thursday, January 11th Burger & Beer night was such a success in 2017 we are continuing it through the New Year! Join us on the second Thursday of every month for $10 burgers and beer! Keep an eye on our Instagram account (@uclubgr) and Facebook page for the upcoming burger and beer feature. Wine is available as substitute for non beer drinkers. Regular dinner menu also available. Reservations, please.

Networking Night

Thursday, January 11th I 4:30-6 pm Ring in the New Year with new and existing friends by joining us for cocktails and networking. Take the opportunity to get to know your fellow members over Happy Hour drink features and great company.

Meet the Artist Thursday, January 11th I 4:30-6 pm Planning on attending Networking Night? Make sure to stop in to meet Mic Carlson, our current feature artist and learn all about his work showcased throughout the 10th floor.

Prime Rib & Seafood Night Friday, January 12th Regular dinner menu will also be available. Reservations, please.

Seafood Pasta: Sautéed fresh Salmon, Crab & Shrimp, tossed with Vegetables in a Garlic Cream Sauce with Angel Hair Pasta (25.95) Salmon Cakes: Baked Salmon Cakes topped with a Lemon Aioli, served with Sautéed Spinach and a Wild Rice Pilaf (24.95) Perch Dinner: House Favorite Fresh Water Perch, Prepared Fried or Sautéed (26.95) Prime Rib: 12 Ounce (24.95) // 14 Ounce (28.95) Prime Rib & Perch: House Favorite Fresh Water Perch, Prepared Sautéed or Fried, and a Ten Ounce Cut of Prime Rib with Au Jus (29)

Sports Sampler Thursday, January 18th, 6 pm Join us on Thursday, January 18th, for our sports sampler! Here is your chance to find your fitness fit with a quick sample of three of our most popular group classes. This workout will include: 10 minutes of Power Spin, 10 minutes of HIIT/Friday Five and 10 minutes of Venyasa Flow Yoga followed by light Hors d'oeuvre. Social members welcomed. Please let us know if you plan to attend.

“Dinner & A Show” Promotion with Broadway Grand Rapids January 18th-20th (STOMP) Take advantage of this great promotion with Broadway Grand Rapids! Receive 20% off your dinner entrees at the Club AND 10-25% off your show tickets! Call the Club for dinner reservations and call Susan Weiss with Broadway Grand Rapids for ticket options: 616-325-1343. This promotion cannot be combined with other offers. Dinner and a show must be redeemed on the same night. Ticket discount depends on day of show, seating preference, and production.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Wednesday, February 14th Celebrate a romantic evening with an exclusive menu, assorted dessert bar, spacious dance floor, and a live musical performance by the Fred Kacos band. See pg. 5 for menu. Reservations, please.

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It was great to see so many of our members through the holidays and I would like to thank all of you for

your generous contributions to the employee Christmas fund this year. Our staff works so hard during the

Holiday season and you have no idea how much they appreciate that fantastic bonus at years’ end. I would

also like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who hosted parties or sponsored events throughout

2017, especially in December. It always helps to end the year on a positive note!

The success of any club is due primarily to member participation and having open communication with the

Club leaders and management. I think all of you are aware that I welcome any input you may have

regarding anything related to the betterment of the club, no matter how small.

There is a wide variety of Club functions throughout the year for you to enjoy. Please take these

opportunities to mix and mingle with fellow members or entertain friends and colleagues. Stay tuned for

our Networking Nights!

We continue to see improvements to our building with many additions scheduled for the upcoming year. Our landlord, CWD, upgraded

our building access and has provided each member with an access badge. Starting January 1, CWD will be charging a $10 replacement fee

for lost badges.

We are starting to book 2019 weddings! Please remember to recommend your Club to family and friends that are looking for an amazing

wedding venue. Not only do we have a new Executive Chef, Chef David Dalton, but we also have on staff two full time Event Planners

that will make your dream wedding come true. Katie and Leslie both have a vast amount of experience with the Club and can walk you

through the entire wedding process at no additional fee.

Chef David comes to us with an abundance of expertise. Chef David is a native of Northern Michigan. At an early age, he worked at a local

steakhouse and immediately fell in love with food, its presentation and the hospitality industry. He is a graduate of the Secchia Institute

for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College. He helped open Leo’s Seafood Restaurant as the Sous Chef. After three years

with Leo’s, Chef David decided to broaden his horizons and bought a ticket to Europe. There he traveled, studied, and worked under

multiple chefs in several countries. His time oversees gave him the opportunity to experience food and the industry from diverse cultures

and various philosophies. He was then recruited to return to Michigan, specifically to take over as the Executive Chef at the Acorn Grille,

Thousand Oaks Golf Club. After eight years of growing many facets of that facility, he decided to continue to share his expertise, making

it a win win for our Club. Please make sure to introduce yourself when visiting the Club as he has expressed the importance of getting to

know you, our members.

Wishing you health and happiness in 2018!

Best Regards,

Laurie Kelbel

Happy New Year from the General Manager

The Club is the perfect

place for Wedding

Receptions, Rehearsal

Dinners, Showers &

Private Parties!

Now Booking

2018-2019

Events

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Member Spotlight: Josh Regnaud Josh Regnaud, is a Financial Advisor with The Tupper Group at Merrill Lynch out of Grand Rapids. Josh joined the University Club as a way to connect with other influential members of the Grand Rapids community and build upon his professional network. Josh grew up in Virginia and graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, minors in Leadership as well as Science and Technology in Society. Josh also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Florida State University. After graduating college, Josh received his commission in the United States Navy and proceeded to flight school in Pensacola, FL. Following undergraduate flight training he proceeded to Norfolk, VA where he completed the advanced syllabus in the E-2C Hawkeye community and was subsequently assigned his first squadron, VAW-124 “Bear Aces.” He has over 1000 hours in the E-2C Hawkeye and supported Operations New Dawn (Iraq), Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), and Operation Inherent Resolve (Iraq and Syria).

Josh moved to Grand Rapids this summer on the heels of his wife’s job change. What brought him to Financial Advising? “I wanted to parlay my desire to serve, from a military to a civilian capacity, and found our societies’ lack of financial understanding and wherewithal as great starting point.” He enjoys educating clients and helping them reach the goals they desire. Josh and his wife Ashley currently reside in Kentwood with their son, Jack. He enjoys running, the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. He looks forward to serving the community at a holistic level. Make sure to say “Hi” to Josh next time you see him at the Club!

If you are interested in being featured in an upcoming newsletter contact The University Club:

mail@uclubgr.com ATTN: Marketing

Katie’s

Column

Stayed tuned for

fun facts and

“did you knows” by

Event Coordinator,

Katie Blaauw.

DID YOU KNOW that the University Club has reciprocal privileges at the New York Athletic Club?

DID YOU KNOW that the NYAC, founded in 1868, is one of the premier Athletic Clubs in the

country? Beyond being an athletic powerhouse known for its sports; it also hosts banquets,

receptions and weddings for leaders in the world of business, politics and the arts.

DID YOU KNOW that the NYAC has 187 overnight guests rooms, many of them with beautiful views of

midtown Manhattan and Central Park?

DID YOU KNOW that on April 20th, the Grand Rapids Symphony is playing at Carnegie Hall in NYC? What a

perfect time to travel to NYC, stay at the New York Athletic Club, and see the GR Symphony! Carnegie Hall is

within walking distance to the New York Athletic

Club.

Remember, reciprocity is a great way to visit other

Clubs and really adds to the value of your

membership here at the Club. I have

personally stayed at the Detroit Athletic Club,

University Club of Chicago and the New York

Athletic Club and highly recommend visiting any

or all of these places!

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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS: Jeffrey Brittan: 3 Kenneth Parrish: 3 Steven Ferris: 4 John Rice: 4 Lou Anna Simon: 4 Jeffrey Battershall: 6 Rob Elliot: 6 Zachary Graft: 6

Patricia Livingston: 6 Roger Snider: 6 Marilyn Zack: 6 Leslie Bellavance: 7 Jeffrey Ott: 7 Charles Behler: 8 Patrick Hoffer: 8 Jeffery Swain: 10 David Frey: 12 Edward Lystra: 13 Ginger Zuidgeest: 13 Steve Starnes: 16

Randy Vaartjes: 17 Kathleen Vogelsang: 17 Sarah Quirk: 18 Charles Bloom: 19 Joseph Gavan: 19 Renwick Brutus: 20 J.A. Cragwall: 20 Earl Holton: 23 Lawrence Lemieur: 23 John Wardrop: 23 Wendy Stock: 24 Matthew Bissell: 25

Frances Hall: 26 Diann Landers: 26 Jeffrey Williams: 26 Paul Gregory: 27 Teresa Newmarch: 27 Dawn Smith: 27 Christina Edwards: 28 Daniel LaVille: 28 Sherlynn James: 29 George Riddering: 29 Mark Eastburg: 30 Kenneth Hofman: 31

Thank You All For A Fun and Festive Holiday Season!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE MEMBERS BELOW!

When visiting the Club for lunch or dinner in the month of your birthday, members will receive

a complimentary entrée!

Valentine’s

Day Dinner 02.14.18

Puff Pastry Baked Brie, topped with a

Cranberry Chutney and Caramelized

Brown Sugar served over Greens

Caesar Salad / Cherry Pecan Salad topped

with sliced Red Onions, Pecans, Sun-Dried

Cherries tossed with a Light House

Vinaigrette / Arugula Salad tossed with

Roasted Shallots, Feta Cheese, Tomatoes

and Shaved Almonds tossed with a Tomato

Vinaigrette / Tomato Basil Parmesan

Soup / Wild Mushroom Soup

Braised Beef Short Ribs served over a Wild

Mushroom Risotto

Pan Seared Striped Sea Bass glazed with

Citrus Sauce, served over Sautéed

Vegetables and Wild Rice Pilaf

Prosciutto Wrapped Beef Tenderloin

Stuffed with Roasted Garlic and Goat

Cheese Mixture, then sliced and topped

with a Red Wine Demi-Glace served with

Whipped Boursin Potatoes and

Vegetable Medley

Lobster and Crab halved Lobster stuffed

with a Crab Cake topped with Lemon Dill

sauce, served with Wild Rice Pilaf and

Vegetable Medley

Lemon Chicken Breast seasoned with Herb

and Zested Lemons sautéed with

Artichokes, Olives, Shallots, Garlic & strips

of Prosciutto, served with Baby Roasted

Potatoes, Broccolini and Carrots

Asiago Cheese Stuffed Whole Tomatoes

served over Vegetables and Goat Cheese

Risotto

Love Bites Dessert Bar

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CHEF’S CORNER Jo’s

Peppermint

Oreo

Mousse

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

Club Closed

Happy New Year!

2

Lemon Chicken

Artichoke

3

Two Hearted

Cheddar Ale

4

Red Bean, Rice &

Sausage

5

Lobster

Chive

8

Beef

Vegetable

9*

Tomato

Florentine

10

Ham, Broccoli

& Swiss

11

Turkey

Chili Verde

12

Smoked Salmon

& Leek

15

Italian Wedding

16*

Mushroom Barley

17

Creamy Dijon

Chicken

18

Indian

Chickpea

19

Crab & Andouille

Gumbo

22

Cheesy Vegetable

Chowder

23*

Roasted

Five Onion

24

Steak &

Bell Pepper

25

White

Chicken Chili

26

Manhattan

Clam Chowder

29

Ric Roane’s

Butternut Squash

Bisque

30*

Lentil, Sweet Potato

& Kale

31

Chicken

Cordon Bleu

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

February Soup Calendar

January Soup Calendar

* Healthy Option

Ingredients: - 1½ cups heavy cream - 1 cup milk - 1 package vanilla pudding (3.4 oz) - 1½ teaspoons mint extract - 3 cups chopped Oreo Cookies - Red food coloring

Directions:

1. Whisk together milk, pudding mix, 1 teaspoon mint extract, and a couple of drops of food coloring

2. Add remaining ½ teaspoon mint extract & a couple of drops of food coloring to heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form

3. Fold together pudding mixture & whipped cream

4. Pipe into glasses and top with Oreo Cookies

5. Enjoy!

1

Split Pea

& Ham

2

Lemon Shrimp

& Artichoke

5

Beef

Noodle

6*

Smoked

Quinoa & Lentil

7

Bacon

Cauliflower

8

SW Black Bean &

Corn Tortilla

9

Lobster

Bisque

12

Herb Chicken

& Rice

13*

Tomato

Basil

14

Mushroom

Brie

15

Chili

16

New

England

Clam Chowder

19

Asian Pork

Vegetable

20*

Mushroom

Barley

21

Tom Czerney’s

Tuscan Cheese

& Sausage

22

Minestrone

23

White Cheddar

Crab Bisque

26

Stuffed

Pepper Soup

27*

Herb & Chicken

Potato

28

Creamy

Tomato Gorgonzola

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ATHLETIC CLUB | 616-456-8311 | AC@UCLUBGR.COM

AC Updates for 2018 by Jason Goodell

Athletic Club Director

The Club’s Newest Class: AQUATIC FITNESS

This class is designed to give EVERYONE a chance to get fit with the lowest level of impact. Aquatic fitness is ideal for members who may have compromised backs, hips, knees, ankles and joints. Water aerobics offers resistance and aids to rebuild muscle through low impact movement. No swimming experience is necessary. This class will be instructed by Colleen Cleves. Kick off date: January 8th 7-8 am.

Early Morning Spinning is Back plus an Extra Bonus!

Beginning on Wednesday, January 10th, Spinning is back. We have added a little bonus to the end of each class with an additional 15 minutes of core and stretching to complete the workout. This class will be instructed by Sarah Langejans.

Journey to 5K returns with a New Time and New Instructor!

Starting on Monday, February 19th, we will start the Journey to becoming a runner. This Class will be every Monday and Wednesday from 7:15 am to 8:00 am. Similar to the last Journey to 5k, this course will include a wide variety of workouts, stretches and techniques to improve your running capabilities. This class will be instructed by Katie Kelly.

The Sports Sampler is Back! And just in time for those New Year Goals!

Interested in signing up for a Group Fitness Class but unsure of the right fit for you? Now is your chance to try a sample of the Athletic Clubs most popular classes to give you a feel of the fitness varieties and intensities we offer. Join us, 6pm on January 18th, for 10 minutes of Power Spin, 10 minutes of HIIT/Friday Five and 10 minutes of Venyasa Flow Yoga. Social members are welcomed to attend this event.

Looking forward to a fit and active 2018!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7 am: Aquatics (60 min)

12 pm: HIIT (30 Min)

12:30 pm: Group Strength

Training (60 Min)

5:30 pm: Spinning (45 Min)

JANUARY GROUP FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE

7 am: Yoga (50 min)

11:30 am: Power Spin

(25 Min)

12 pm: HIIT (30 Min)

6 am: Spin & Stretch (55 min)

12 pm: HIIT (30 Min)

12:30 pm: Group Strength

Training (60 Min)

5:30 pm: Spinning (45 Min)

7 am: Yoga (50 min)

11:30 am: Power Spin

(25 Min)

12 pm: HIIT (30 Min)

5:30 pm: Yoga (50

Min)

7 am: Yoga (50 min)

12 pm: The Friday Five

(30 Min)

12:30 pm: Group

Strength Training (60

Min)

University Club of Grand Rapids

111 Lyon NW, Suite 1025

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

To :

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON

January Hours of Operation

Breakfast: Monday-Friday by Reservation

Lunch 10th Floor: Monday-Friday 11:30 am-2:00pm

Lunch AC: Monday-Friday 11:30 am-2:00pm

Dinner: Monday– Saturday by Reservation

Members are encouraged to make reservations for dining or Club events prior to arriving at the Club.

By providing the Club with advance notice, we can confirm your reservations and better serve you.

Please call 616-456-8623 to make a reservation.

Santa

Parade Breakfast

Saturday, November 18th 8-10 am

Reservations, please.

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Sports Sampler

January 18th

6 pm