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WNYT news anchor Phil Bayly regaled the guests with stories of his Scottish heritage and led the group in singing Auld Lang Syne.

Duncan Hunter enjoyed last year’s inaugural Burns Supper so much he was the first one to sign up for this year’s event.

Mark Brogna, Stacy Hamilton and John McLennan enjoy a post-supper cocktail in the Grille Room.

Colleen Ryan & Eric Hoppel looking snappy in their plaid. Eric’s Address to the Haggis was awesome again this year!

Genevieve and Ken McCauley. Ken channeled his “inner Scot” when he did a reading in full brogue. Scotch & tulips

Hostess Meredith Helgerson & her husband Jason. Meredith’s warmth and charm (and Jason’s impressive Haggis stabbing skills!) definitely make our Burns Suppers memorable!

The Cup of Kindness runneths out, right by Dave Hochfelder & Tim Varney. You’re only supposed to take a sip guys!

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Roast Prime Rib of Beef Shrimp Scampi

Chicken Cordon Bleu Homemade Macaroni & Cheese

Au Gratin Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables Bananas Foster for Dessert

Buffet available from 6-8 p.m. Please make reservations at least 24 hours in advance. Call the Front Desk at 518-463-1151. $24.95 per person; $12.95 children under 12 (beverages additional).

The Albany Torch Club invites you to join them for this interesting and timely presentation by J. Mi-chael Harrison, Administrative Judge (retired, NYS Public Service Commission. Cocktails (cash/credit/sign) begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the presenta-tion at 6 p.m. and dinner and discussion at 7 p.m. $30 per person (refunded if you opt to join the Torch Club). Reservations must be made through Pat Fishbaugh of the Torch Club at [email protected].

Join us for Jeff’s signature en-ergetic performance of rock, original music and, of course,

some Irish tunes to get us in the mood for St. Pat-rick’s Day. The performance is free courtesy of the University Club Foundation and their participation in First Friday. Ala carte dinner available from 5-9 p.m. PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS at least 24 hours in advance. Call the Front Desk at 463-1151.

Mr. Cannell was appointed New

York’s Deputy Commissioner for

Cultural Education in 2007. In

that role, he oversees the State

Library, State Museum, State

Archives and the Public Broad-

casting Program. The Office of

Cultural Education is responsible

for increasing the knowledge and

information resources of state and

local government, businesses,

and individuals. The Office of

Cultural Education provides ser-

vices directly to individuals and

government; distributes aid to

libraries and library systems, lo-

cal governments, and public

broadcasting stations; and pro-

vides instructional television

services through the Public

Broadcasting Program.

A hot/cold luncheon buffet

will be served beginning at

noon with the program com-

mencing at 12:30 pm. The

cost is $20. Reservations are

required by Monday, February

11th and may be made by call-

ing the Albany-Colonie

Chamber of Commerce at

431-1400, or by e-mailing

[email protected].

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The Membership Committee takes great pride in welcoming the fol-lowing individuals to the Univer-sity Club:

Joseph Borelli

Kathleen Cahalan

Greg & Lisa Dubrule

Jay Harold Jakovic

Thomas P. Rost

Joe Borelli is a member of the NYS Assembly and a 2001 gradu-ate of Marist College. He was sponsored Meredith Helgerson and Colleen Ryan.

Kathy Cahalan joined as a Cor-porate member through her em-ployer, CSEA, where she is the Director of Human Resources. She received her MSW from SUNY Albany in 1982.

Greg Dubrule is a Principal vAr-chitect for Virtual Computing En-vironment Company (VCE). He is a 1982 graduate of Siena College and received his graduate degree from Russell Sage College in 1989.

Lisa Dubrule is a Dental Hygien-ist and a 1981 graduate of Hudson Valley Community College. The Dubrules were sponsored by Col-leen Ryan and Meredith Helger-son.

Jay Jakovic continues his fam-ily’s legacy of University Club membership. His father, Dr. Louis Jakovic joined the club in 1968 and remained an active member until his death in 1993 after which Jay’s mother, Marjorie, continued the membership.

Tom Rost is a 1980 graduate of the United States Military Acad-emy - West Point and is currently the Operations Manager for Tomra Systems ASA. He was also spon-sored for membership by Colleen Ryan and Meredith Helgerson.

Board member David Hochfelder’s book The Telegraph in America, published by The Johns Hopkins

University Press (November, 2012)

Trees, by Sylvia Barnard is a book of original poetry published

by Troy Bookmakers, 2012

The Standard Clams got

everybody on the dance floor.

Party Like There’s

No Tomorrow

UC Foundation President

Vito Grasso (pictured

center) and his wife Sue

(far left) enjoy the cocktail

hour at the event on

December 21st with guests

Frank and Barb Pell.

Officers: Warren Abriel, President Colleen Ryan, Vice President Amy Hines-Kramer, Secretary Matt Badalucco, Treasurer Tom Pandick, Past President

Directors: Joseph Brady Kevin Clancy Jeffrey Hill Meredith Helgerson Geoffrey Hoderath

David Hochfelder Nathan Maloney Frank Nemeth Timothy Varney

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

3 Club Closed

4 Lunch & Dinner Grille

TORCH CLUB

5:30 PM

Bowling - 7 pm

5 Lunch & Dinner

Yoga - 5:30 pm Mixed Bowling - 7 pm

6 Lunch 7 Lunch 8 Lunch

PRIME RIB & MORE

DINNER BUFFET 6-8

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11 Lunch & Dinner Grille Room Yoga - noon Bowling - 7 pm

12 Lunch & Dinner

Yoga - 5:30 pm

13 Lunch

ROUNDTABLE

LUNCH SPEAKER

12 NOON

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Club Closed President’s Day

19 Lunch & Dinner


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26 Lunch & Dinner

Yoga - 5:30 pm

27 Lunch 28 Lunch MARCH 1 Lunch & Dinner JEFF STRANGE IN GRILLE 8-10 PM

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5 Lunch & Dinner


6 Lunch 7 Lunch 8 Lunch & Dinner

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