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General Inquiries, Dining Room Reservations, Member Event Registrations:• Front Desk ReceptionSharon Bohle ext. [email protected]
Barbara Fabry ext. [email protected]
Membership Services:• New Membership/ ToursElaine Smith ext. [email protected]
• Member Account InquiriesKara Jones ext. 229 [email protected]
• Communication, Member Programming & Systems ManagerRod McPherson ext. [email protected]
Club Hours of OperationEntrance Doors open 7am - 11pm daily except Sundays and Holidays (check calendar for details)
Wolves Den Lunch: Mon. - Fri. 11:30am - 2pmDinner: Mon - Fri. 2pm - 9pm, Sat. 5pm - 9pm
A.E. Cross Dining Room Lunch: Mon. - Fri. 11:30am - 2pmDinner: Mon - Sat. 5pm - 9pm
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Food & Beverage Services:• Executive Chef Kenneth Titcomb ext. 223 [email protected]
• Executive Sous Chef - Nights Werner Pils ext. 222 [email protected]
• Sous Chef - Days Francisco Palma ext. 222 [email protected]
• Purchaser Ivan Lagace ext. 224 [email protected]
Administration:• General Manager David Houghton ext. 240 [email protected]
• Controller Rick Cooke ext. 230 [email protected]
Catering, Banquets, Private Room Bookings:• Club Services & Catering ManagerRose Syrgiannis ext. 253 [email protected]
• Maitre d’ Hasan Kaya ext. [email protected]
• Assistant Maitre d’Sedat Yildirim ext. 219
• Bartender Jackie Sheen ext. [email protected]
• Wolves Den/ First Floor SupervisorPatrick Dyck ext. 213
Building Maintenance:• Maintenance Manager Pete McNab ext. 234 [email protected]
~ DRESS CODE ~
Smart casual (optional jacket/tie) is NOW allowed in all private function rooms. In the A.E. Cross Main Dining Room, jackets are required with sweater or shirt, tie optional, for men and suitable attire for ladies and children. Jeans (except dur-ing Stampede), warm-up suits, sweatshirts, athletic shoes, t-shirts, tank tops, flip flops, apparel with slogans/commercial messages are not permitted. Inappropriate attire may result in refusal of entry into the building. Private function groups are encouraged to set a dress code higher than the minimum. Cell telephones and hand-held electronic devices should be muted or set on vibrate when entering the Club. Text messaging may be used discreetly. Cell phones may be used in the small tele-phone rooms located on each floor, which also have a regular telephone suitable for local calls.
This Newsletter is the official publication of The Ranchmen’s Club, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Design and layout by Alynn Trottier. Ranchmen’s Club photographs by Ivan Lagace, Jackie Sheen and Alynn Trottier.
This Newsletter can be viewed in its entirety online at www.ranchmensclub.com at the first of each month.
The Ranchmen’s Club710-13th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AlbertaT2R 0K9
Phone: 403-228-3885Toll Free: 1-866-228-3885
Fax: 403-245-8188Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ranchmensclub.com
Valentine’s Day - Celebrated Ranchmen’s Club Style.Like what you see? These pictures and more can be found at www.flickr.com/photos/rcevents and are courtesy of JAS Photography.
Ranchmen’s RoundupTHE RANCHMEN’S CLUB
March 2011
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Henry Smith (p. 4), Easter Brunch (p. 3), Chilean Wine Dinner (p. 2)
IN MEMORIAMWith great sadness we announce the passing of:
Mrs. Joey DinningMrs. K. Joan Boyd
Our sympathy goes out to their family and friends.
AFTER FOUR JOIN US IN THE WOLVES DEN
FRIDAYS 4:30PM– 6:30PM Unwind & Relax with
Complimentary Hot Bar Snacks
HISTORIC VIGNETTES OF THE RANCHMEN’S CLUBBy Jennifer Bobrovitz – The Ranchmen’s Club’s Archivist/Historian
NAMING OF THE ROOMSIn January 1983, the concept of naming rooms at The Ranchmen’s Club was officially introduced at a Special Meeting of the Committee of Management (COM). Following the reconstruction and enlargement of the Club, which was completed in 1982, the COM turned its attention to the pressing business of finances, and in particular how to generate revenue and cut costs. The “sale of ‘rights’ (names on) special rooms,” was one of the five areas identified for consideration. It was even suggested that “the increased number of rooms available in the expanded premises make some form of identification imperative.”
At the time, the named rooms already in existence included the Kremlin, the Wolves Den, a7, Ace of Clubs, Bar U, J.A.L. and the notorious, “Mr. Smith’s Bedroom.” The story behind the naming of Mr. Smith’s Bedroom highlights the remarkable intel-ligence and creative capacity of the Club’s early membership. The story involves liquor and necessity - the mother of inven-tion - the invention of the fictitious “Mr. Smith” and his “Bedroom.” During Alberta’s second round of prohibition, 1916-24, the Club was not permitted to serve liquor, a sure fire recipe for disaster and financial ruin. It didn’t take long for the mem-bership, which included some of the finest legal minds in the country, to come up with a plan. They set aside a room where members could store their own hooch. A bed was placed in the room, and voila – the Club was in “compliance” with provin-cial legislation that only allowed the serving of booze to a room with a bed. The rest is history.
In May 1983, the House Committee, Chaired by Mr. R.O. Lindseth, presented a “Proposal Regarding the Naming of Ranch-men’s Club Rooms.” The document reviewed past practice, provided guidelines for the future and offered suggestions for further naming. “It has been customary to designate the rooms and salons of the Ranchmen’s Club by names, usually associ-ated with or derived from the Club’s history. Some members may wish to commemorate or otherwise identify some special or long-standing association with the Club by contributing to the furnishings and possibly naming of a room.” Consider-ations included “good taste, conservative design, and recognition of the Club roots in the Alberta ranching community.”
In the ensuing months the President met with families who had a long association with the Club, to discuss whether or not they might be interested in “naming” or sponsoring a room. By December the first firm arrangement had been made with the Lougheed family for the naming of the “large 3rd Floor Meeting Room entering off the south side main lounge near the fire place.” The House Committee reported, “We have arranged for a presentation of a number of photographs, a large paint-ing and other memorabilia from Senator Lougheed’s time to be placed in the room. The plaque designating the room is near completion, and it is hoped to inaugurate the room at some suitable occasion with a small ceremony.” On May 23rd 1984, the dedication of the Lougheed Room took place in conjunction with a Black Tie Dinner attended by 149 members.
The Ranchmen’s Club Newsletter of June 1986 reported, “members will notice the gradual replacement of the old (and very forgettable) room numbers by formal names, honoring distinguished early members who contributed, and whose successors continue to contribute, significantly to the Club and to the community.”
Black Tie Dinners were held in 1986 to celebrate the opening of the Bennett Room (10th April) and the Glenbow Ranche Room (June 5th) and in 1987 for the A7 Room (27th March). The sell-out crowds at these events were good for business and morale - an opportunity to thank donors, invite guests and celebrate the illustrious history of the Club and its’ members.
In the years that followed, arrangements were made for the naming and sponsorship of both private function rooms and din-ing areas on the second floor (McPherson, Jephson, Mary Dover, A E Cross, and the Smith Bedroom) and third floor (Burns, Harford, Glenbow, Lougheed, and Bennett). These rooms continue to pay tribute to men, women and families with long-standing connections to the Ranchmen’s Club and the community. Mr. Smith, you’re in good company.
Anyone wishing to share further information, photographs or recollections related to the Naming of Rooms, please contact General Manager, David Houghton at 403-228-3885 ext. 240 or [email protected].
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Reservations for all Club Events can be made at 403-228-3885 or [email protected].
Reservations at 403-228-3885 or [email protected].*All prices are subject to gratuities and applicable taxes.*
PLEASE NOTE
CHILEAN WINE DINNERFriday, March 11th, 2011Cocktails 6:30pm, Dinner 7:15pmBilled according to individual menu/ wines selected(approx $120 - includes wine and dinner)Dress Code: Business Attire
Enjoy an evening of dining and fine wine featuring a wonder-ful menu created by Chef Kenneth Titcomb and wines from one of the oldest & biggest wineries in Chile. Special guest Rodrigo Rodero, Regional Director at Viña Errázuriz for B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan will be presenting.
MENU*****
Cazuela de pollo y choclo(Chicken Broth with Corn)
*****Ensalada verde mixta con halibut,
loco y salsa de nectarine(Petit Warm Filet of Halibut, Scallop in the half shell
Over Salad Greens and Nectarine Salsa)*****
Razpado de pisco sour y papaya(Pisco Sour & Papaya Granite)
*****Entrecot y lomo a la parrilla con pure de papas
moradas y camote, porotos verdes,pimenton rojo,jugo de reduccion de vino Errázuriz y pebre
(Fire-grilled Lightly Spiced Filet & Entrecote of “AAA” Alberta Beef With Errázuriz Wine-infused Jus,
Purple Potato & Yam Puree, Green Beans & Roasted Baby Peppers)
*****Plato de quesos (Cheese Plate)
*****Torta de almendra con manjar de Durazno(Almond Custard Tart with Apricot Coulis)
*****Flan de café(Coffee Flan)
*****
SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTSMonday, March 28th, 2011
Early Dinner: 5pm, Taxis: 6:15pm, Show: 7pmTaxis back to the Club following the performance
$150 + Grat. + GST per Adult$140 + Grat. + GST per ChildDress Code: Business Casual
(includes dinner, transportation and ticket)
Shen Yun presents colourful and exhilarating performances of classical Chinese dance and music. Enjoy a served Chinese dinner prepared by Chef Kenneth Titcomb and his staff, and then taxis will depart the Club and take guests to the Jubilee Auditorium for the 7pm performance, returning to the Club following the show.
CALGARY OPERA PRESENTS AIDA
Friday, April 15th, 2011Cocktails 5pm, Dinner: 5:30pm, Taxis: 7pm, Show: 8pm
Taxis back to the Club following the performance$150 + Grat. + GST per person
(includes dinner, wine, transportation and ticket)Dress Code: Business Casual
Before the grand pageantry of Hollywood’s Cleopatra or The Ten Commandments, there was Verdi’s Aida. Set in the Egypt of the Pharaohs, this vast, sweeping saga of love,
loyalty and treason is an operatic tour de force which stirs the emotions like few others. The conflicted love triangle of Aida the servant girl, Radames the soldier, and Amneris the princess combines with the sumptuous music of Verdi for an evening that will long be remembered. Join us for an excep-tional menu specially prepared by Chef Kenneth Titcomb and his culinary team, listen to the presentation and perfor-mance of one of the Calgary Opera’s development students, before being taken to the Jubilee Auditorium to experience the powerful triumph that is Aida.
(Sung in Italian with English text projected above the stage.) Reservation Deadline Monday, March 14th, 2011.
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EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCHSunday, April 24, 2011, Brunch: 11:30am - 2pmCost: $48 + Gratuity + GST per Adult,$24 + Gratuity + GST per Child under 12 yearsChildren under 6 - No ChargeDress Code: Business Casual, Teenagers and Children to dress appropriately (no blue jeans please)
This annual event is sure to please family, friends, children and grandchildren of all members. There will be plenty of breakfast and luncheon buffet choices and a special “chil-dren’s buffet” for the little ones. In addition to a magician travelling between tables, there will also be a special visit from the Easter Bunny. The younger ones in your group can visit the “Kidz Crafts” area, a supervised play area for the children, to keep them busy once they have eaten, so that parents and grandparents can enjoy some quality time at the table with each other. Please let us know at the time of your booking if you will require booster seats or high chairs.RESERVE TODAY through the Front Desk at 403-228-3885 or [email protected]!
96th HENRY SMITH GOLF TOURNAMENTOpening Tournament: Monday May 16th, 2011 at the Earl Grey Golf ClubClosing Tournament: September 19, 2011 at the Silver Springs Golf & Country Club
Join us for the ever popular Henry Smith Golf Tournament, now in its 96th year! There are three components to this tournament. Two components involve an opening day and a closing day golf tournament to be played in May and September of 2011, respectively, with dinner to follow on both occasions at The Ranchmen’s Club. All of the Club’s membership is invited to participate in golf, golf & dinner or just dinner, for either or both of these two dates. The third component is the Henry Smith Proper in which players compete to win the coveted Henry Smith Trophy. This tournament is arranged in a double knockout format and will be played throughout the sum-mer of 2011. Each participant will play at least two games - time and place to be determined with your opponent. The Proper is a great opportunity for new members to meet other members of the Club. You may sign up for the Opening, the Closing, the Proper, or all three events using the registration form included with this newsletter, or on-line at www.ranchmensclub.com in the “members only” area under the tab Club Info – Henry Smith, or at the Front Desk at the Club.
SPRING ART PLEBISCITETuesday, May 10th, 2011
4:30 pm – 6:30 pmNo Charge, Chit Bar
Dress Code: Business Casual
Please join us for the 2011 Spring Art Plebiscite. Complimen-tary hors d’oeuvres and canapés will be served, chit bar will be available. Why not stay on for dinner in the A.E. Cross Dining Room or Wolves Den? The Art and Heritage Com-mittee will have preselected a number of art pieces for the membership to vote upon, to determine which pieces will be added to the Club’s Art Collection using monies from the Art Fund. Members of the Committee will talk about each piece and its provenance that evening. The art will be displayed in the second floor Samson Lounge after the event, during which time all voting members may cast a ballot.
BOOK YOUR COMPANY’S STAMPEDE BREAKFAST
OR EVENING EVENT NOW!
It’s not too early to reserve your company’s pri-vate event at the Ranchmen’s Club for Stampede 2011. Private bookings are available for breakfast and for evening events on Friday July 8th and from Monday July 11th to Friday July 15th. Great food, underground parking and the Clubhouse being available during inclement weather all make the Ranchmen’s Club a perfect place to hold your private Stampede event in 2011! Don’t be disap-pointed, contact Rose at 403-228-3885 or [email protected] now, for date availability.
OTHER EVENTS TO WATCH FOR!Get more information in upcoming issues of The Ranchmen’s Roundup or visit the Club’s website www.ranchmensclub.com for more details and to register for these popular upcoming events.
• Men’s Bridge Windup Dinner – Tues, April 12th• Women’s Bridge Windup Luncheon – Tues, April 19th• Black Tie SLOSH Windup – Wed, May 4th• Mother’s Day Brunch – Sun, May 8th• Lobster Nights – Thurs, June 9th & Friday, June 10th• Club AGM – Thurs, June 23rd
Check out the Club’s new Wine Menu and new Dessert Menu!
Follow the Catering link at www.ranchmensclub.com or ask to see a copy of these new menus the next time you are in the Club.
PAST EVENTSRecord Attendance for Mayor’s Event!A record crowd of almost 200 members & guests attended the February 2nd Speaker’s Night with Mayor Nenshi. As well as gaining insight into his vision for the city, patrons sang Happy Birthday and presented a cake to Mayor Nenshi who turned 39 years old on the 2nd - the occasion also marked the Mayor’s first 100 days in office. President Penner presented the Mayor with a privileged membership from the Club.
Black Stallion/Janice Beaton Wine Dinner February 4th!The Black Stallion Spirits and Janice Beaton Cheese Wine dinner was a great success because it was done a little differently. Various cheeses were used in the preparation of each dinner course and wines were paired accordingly. Attendees also got to taste the cheese in its raw state for comparison purposes.
Valentine’s Dinners February 12th & 14th!Eighty-seven members & guests enjoyed the Special Valentine’s Menu offered over two nights in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Everyone was treated to complimentary keepsake photographs, a special gift of Pastry Chef Katelin Bland’s chocolates and a fresh rose for all the ladies to take home.
Mixed Bridge Hits Record!Thank you to all Mixed Bridge Committee members for getting the word out about February’s mixed bridge night. Next mixed bridge Saturday, March 19th.