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HAPPY REPEAL DAY! 5 BRUNCH WITH SANTA 7 WEDNESDAY NIGHT WINES 9 DECEMBER 2019 Contents December 2019 CLUBEVENTS Ask the Club ...... 3 DECEMBER JANUARY President’s Message ...... 4 Captain’s List ...... 5 4 Wednesday Wines 1 Happy New Year! Happy Repeal Day ...... 5 5 Repeal Day 8 Wednesday Wines Club Connection ...... 6 13 Friday @ Five 31 Friday @ Five Brunch with Santa ...... 7 14 Kid’s Brunch with Santa 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Appetizer Specials...... 9 21 Club closed Wednesday Wines ...... 9 21 Club open for Sunday Football Have you retired, moved or changed December-January Calendar ...... 11 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM email addresses or phone numbers? Please be sure to update your profile 24 Club closed Football at the Club ...... 12 on our website. While you’re there, you may view charges, statements and 25 Merry ! make payments to your account. Visit www.petroclub.net 28 Club closed PCA 2019-2020 BOARD, STAFF & COMMITTEES

OFFICERS HOUSE COMMITTEE 30 Club closed until January 2nd Past President Chair Deirdre Coots Eric Wieman

President GOLF COMMITTEE Tom Redmond Chair WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Vice President Fred Miller REGULAR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Eric Wieman Members TBD Terry McIntosh Jacob Gorlick Treasurer Arctic Catering and Supply John Crane Craig Sundet PCA STAFF General Manager Laura Sturdevant Secretary ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Sheri Underwood Merrill Lynch Eileen Simmons Brandon Nyberg Communications USI TRANSFERS DIRECTORS Tracy Dumas Mike Speyerer USB Financial ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Tom Hendrix Catering Sales Lennie Dees Jessica Thomas Jackie Danner John Hendrix REJOIN from Frank Danner, Remax Dynamic Properties James Carson Financial Administrator Daryl Kuemerle Fred Miller Vicki Myers Tanguy Libbrecht Chef John O’Neill MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Chair Wait Staff Supervisor Forgot to Book Your Deirdre Coots Sandra Hurd Wait Staff Supervisor Office Holiday Party? Sharon Mayville-Dow Consider an alternative celebration. While weekend evenings in December are booked, why not host a breakfast, lunch, or after- work cocktail hour to show your staff how much you appreciate

© Petroleum Club Anchorage, all rights reserved. them? Or, take the stress out of the busy holiday season and 3301 C St., Ste 120, Anchorage, AK 99503 move your party to January. Our events coordinator, Jessica 2 (907) 563-5090 • www.petroclub.net Thomas, can work with you to plan a memorable affair within your budget. To get started, contact [email protected]. Have a question about the PCA or how to utilize your membership? ASK THE CLUB We asked members to share their questions with us about the Club. Here are a few queries we received last month and the answers to them.

I’ve heard about the Club’s new Corporate Membership option. What is the advantage of having a Corporate Membership versus an individual one?

While an individual PCA Membership costs slightly less than a Corporate Membership, the flexibility and convenience of a Corporate Membership is greater. A Corporate Membership with the PCA will increase your company’s visibility, allow your staff to make new connections (even when you’re not there), and ensure Think of the PCA not only as a social and networking better representation at popular PCA events. This outlet, but also as an extension of your office. Many of is especially valuable to someone who is required our members take advantage of our private dining rooms YOUNG PROFESSIONALS to travel frequently for work or has a very tight for important meetings and seminars. There is no charge schedule but would still like to have someone from to book one of the Club’s private rooms; you only pay their company at key PCA events or simply to take an for food and beverage consumed while you’re there. important client to lunch. In other words, just because Have an office outside of Alaska? The PCA has reciprocal you have a PCA Membership doesn’t mean you can agreements with more than 100 private clubs across the allow non-members to use it under your name when country – and the world – available for you to use when on you’re not there. PCA Bylaws require a member to the road. A Corporate Membership is also a nice benefit be present when using the Club. Therefore, having a to offer as a hiring bonus when you’re looking to expand your staff. The possibilities and flexibilities of a Corporate Jackie Danner Corporate Membership with at least three members from Frank Danner, Remax Dynamic Properties of your staff, is an easy way to ensure your company’s Membership are endless. Try it for at least one year and representation, promote your company, and build see how the PCA can work for you and your business. relationships with other local professionals, all while To view the Corporate Membership application, go to enjoying the luxuries of a private club. www.petroclub.net, click on the tab called Membership.

Do you have a question about the PCA? We want to hear from you! Fill out an Ask the Club card next time you visit or email your questions to Sheri Underwood, General Manager at [email protected], Tracy Dumas, Communications at [email protected] or our Events Coordinator at [email protected].

PCA PIPELINE NEWS, DECEMBER 2019 3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Members,

Happy , Merry Christmas, Night Wine tasting featuring Kermit The party is supported Happy , Seasons Greetings, Lynch wines on December 4th, Friday by our generous sponsors (you know Happy Holidays, and Happy . at Five will be on December 13th who you are and of course we’re In whatever manner you celebrate (it’s early this month due to holiday asking again) that make this tailgate this time of year we wish you a very closures), and the Children’s Brunch party a reality with the grateful help cheerful holiday season and one that with Santa Claus will be on December of the Sports Committee and House includes the PCA in your plans. 14th. Committee volunteers. This Club event is always fun, includes tasty Please remember to take advantage of Let’s not forget (and how could we) game day food, beverages of your the free “off the road” program should that we are in the midst of football heart’s desire, and awesome door you imbibe more holiday cheer than season. Sundays are a great time to be prizes. intended. This program comprises of at the Club to scream for your chosen the cab company sending two drivers, team and enjoy breakfast, brunch, or Our Captain’s List specials for one to drive your car home and one lunch, and the Bloody Mary Bar. You this month will focus on bubbly. to take you home. Of course, you can also show up for Monday Night Sheri and Jaime will choose a few can always Uber, Lyft or have a sober football too and before you know it very delectable Champagnes and friend or family member get you the 54th Super Bowl will be upon sparkling white wines that will home too. We truly want your holidays us. Super Bowl LIV will be Sunday compliment this Season’s festive to be filled with good times and safe 2nd and broadcast from events. So, “Cheers to You” and I travels so please be careful and plan Miami, Florida’s Hard Rock Stadium. look forward to seeing you at the accordingly with prudent choices. We will be celebrating this televised Club. game at the Club with our usual flare. This month we will have a Wednesday All the best and Joyeux Noel, - Tom Redmond, President

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3841 W Dimond Blvd., Anchorage, Alaska 99502 Captain’s List We’re toasting with bubbles all month long with Not only will choosing wine from the list enhance specials from the PCA Captain’s List. If you’re not your dining experience, but it may also lead you to familiar with it, the Captain’s List is the Club’s discover a new bottle to add to your wine-drinking exclusive collection of more than 1200 bottles stored repertoire. Ask your server for a recommendation in our wine room. From hard-to-find vintages to next time you dine with us and take advantage of popular favorites, the Captain’s List has something these delicious deals just in time for the holidays. for everyone. Available for the whole month of December, while supplies last.

Taittinger Gonet-Medeville Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru December Special Bottle Price $40 December Special Bottle Price $65

Piper Heidsieck Brut Gonet-Medeville Premier Cru December Special Bottle Price $40 December Special Bottle Price $55

You may also enjoy a glass of Kenwood Yulupa Brut for just $6, all month long. Happy Holidays!

Happy Repeal Day!

Exercise your Constitutional right to enjoy an adult economic decline thanks to the drop in production, beverage at the PCA’s Repeal Day Celebration, Thursday distribution, and consumption of alcohol. Over time, December 5th in the lounge. support for Prohibition diminished and on December 5, 1933, Congress repealed the law. Celebrate history at The day marks the ratification of the 21st Amendment, the Club with an ice-cold beer, a lush glass of wine, or which ended Prohibition. Prohibition began more than an eye-opening shot of whiskey. However you choose to 100 years ago, in January 1919 when Congress passed imbibe, watch for specials to savor on this momentous the 18th Amendment outlawing alcohol. According to occasion marking your lawful right to a drink. www.repealday.org, it was a dark time in U.S. history due 5 to an increase in organized crime, civil delinquency, and PCA PIPELINE NEWS, DECEMBER 2019 GROW YOUR NETWORK with the CLUB CONNECTION

You already know that networking at Club events Whether it’s announcing a promotion, retirement, is a great way to extend your professional reach birthday, anniversary, or a special event being and expand your network. Now you can take that held at the Club that is open to PCA Members, reach one step further by advertising in the PCA you can share your message with the membership, Pipeline. The Club’s newsletter reaches more than their families, colleagues, and world wide web by 700 Members, their families, and colleagues. The placing an ad in the Pipeline. newsletter is also posted on both the private and public PCA websites and copies are available for members and guests to read while visiting the Club. For an annual fee of $1250, an ad specifically designed to meet your needs will run in all 12 monthly issues of the PCA newsletter. Picture Not ready to commit for a full year? Let us show you how advertising can grow your brand. For $150 a YOURhere! AD month (no annual commitment) you can run an ad in the newsletter promoting your business or even a personal message.

To learn more about the PCA’s Club Connection and how it can help your business, contact us at [email protected].

6 • PRODUCTS AND SERVICES • • CONTACT INFORMATION • Brunch with Santa! Santa Claus is coming to town $19.95 for adults, $12.95 for – for brunch at the PCA! kids and free for children under 5 years old. Bring the kids to meet Santa on Saturday, December 14th from RSVP by Wednesday, December 11th and please let us know 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Enjoy ahead of time if you will need a hearty brunch with waffles, eggs, a booster or high chair for your sausage, breakfast pastries, and younger guests. more plus a special craft station for the kids. Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be Celebrate the season at the flying in from the North Pole to hear PCA’s Christmas Brunch with those all-important gift requests and Santa! to pose for a picture, so be sure to bring your camera and a smile.

Holiday Drink Recipes from Jamie

Get into the spirit of the season with libations sure to impress Want more recommendations for cocktails or wine? Ask your guests. PCA Bar Manager, Jamie Bost shares a few of Jaime or any of your experienced servers next time you dine his favorites that you can enjoy either at the Club or at with us. home this holiday season. Cheers!

BAILEYS MOCHA: Coffee, chocolate powder, sugar, shortbread cookies and ice. Brew coffee and mix chocolate, when it’s done, let it sit for 15 minutes. Pour coffee in cocktail glass add Baileys and ice and mix. Dust with chocolate powder on top of glass and serve with a shortbread cookie on side.

SAN FRANCISCO CHARM (non-alcoholic): Orange juice, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine and soda. Mix 3 oz of OJ, 1 oz of lime juice, 3 oz of pineapple juice; shake with ice and add soda. Serve in a tall glass with grenadine and sugar on rim. Garnish with a slice of orange.

BUBBLY CLERICOT: Sparkling wine, peaches, plums, lemons and cream de cassis, ice. Mix 5 cut peaches, 10 plums, and lemon juice in a pitcher. Fill a champagne flute with fruits and add bubbly very slowly, then cream de cassis, add ice and garnish with a slice of orange. PCA PIPELINE NEWS, DECEMBER 2019 7 The Tampa Club Relax, Refresh and Renew at The Tampa Club

Located high up on the 22nd floor of the city’s Franklin Exchange Building, The Tampa Club is the ideal meeting spot for the area’s elite business, civic, and social leaders. It was first established in 1981 by a small group of local business leaders to provide a private, first-class dining experience and social club. Since moving into its current home in 1987, The Tampa Club has welcomed a diverse membership and provides a comfortable atmosphere for members and their guests. The Club’s staff wants its members to think of the space as an extension of their office, made for meeting or closing important deals or as a luxurious retreat, meant to allow reflection and relaxation.

The Tampa Club is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu items include regional favorites like a fresh grouper sandwich, southern fried oysters, fresh swordfish, and lobster biscuits and gravy. Their trained event and catering staff can assist you in planning business meetings, seminars, and fundraisers, or special occasions such as weddings or anniversaries. The Club offers 11 unique rooms of different sizes to meet your specific needs. The views from the Club can’t be beat with panoramic windows overlooking the Downtown Tampa area. While there is no on-site lodging at the Club, there are several nearby hotels within walking distance.

Events in December include a Vintner’s Holiday Wine Dinner, Gingerbread House Building Party, Champagne Brunch with Santa, and Ugly Christmas Sweater Happy Hour in the lounge. Escape to sunny Florida and include a visit to the beautiful Tampa Club, this month’s TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RECIPROCAL CLUBS VISIT WWW. .NET featured reciprocal club. PETROCLUB Click on the state and you’ll find all the reciprocal clubs we have in that state, along with their websites and specific location. To visit, please contact Tracy 8 Dumas at [email protected] for your letter of introduction at least 7 days prior to travel. Perfect Pairings Sparkle this December at the Club

Pop a bottle of Champagne and Fried Oysters – enjoy a special appetizer menu Oysters rolled in Corn every day in December after 3:00 Meal served on a p.m. Our expert kitchen staff has bed of Cowgirl Caviar created four dishes that bring out topped with Roast the best in your bubbly. Jalapeno Crème Fraiche Fungi Fritters – Deep fried Portabella Mushrooms with a Hush Puppies – Garlic Ranch Aioli, Parmesan Pasilla Chile, Corn, and Cheese, and Wasabi Sprouts Shrimp folded into our Hush Puppy Batter, Chicken Spring Roll – Chicken, then fried and topped Black Beans, Corn with Spices in a with Lemon Herb Crispy Spring Roll served with Spicy Remoulade Smoked Avocado Relish

Vive La France! If you love French wine, then December’s Wednesday Night Wine tasting is for you. Join us December 4th in the lounge from 5:00-7:00 His success in highlighting small, artisan producers, p.m. as a distributor of Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant has won two James Beard awards and even got navigates you through four of its extraordinary him knighted by the French government with the French wines. prestigious “Legion d’Honneur.” Lynch has also written several books about wine including Inspiring A native of California, Kermit Lynch has become Thirst (2004) and Adventures on the Wine Route synonymous with French and Italian wines. Since (2013). 1972, Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant has been a retailer, distributor, and national importer for $20 gets you four tastes of Kermit Lynch French Wine authentic wines that express their terroir, or the and knowledge about the wine from a specialty environment a wine comes from. rep. An appetizer menu to match each pour will be available for purchase. Sip, eat, learn, and socialize the first Wednesday of each month. No reservations required.

PCAPCA PIPELINEPIPELINE NEWS,NEWS, NOVEMBERDECMBER 2019 2019 9 Eat, drink, and enjoy live music at the PCA’s Friday at Five social, December 13th in the lounge.

This is a great time to reconnect with fellow members, introduce someone new to the Club, and spend your $25 monthly food and beverage minimum if you haven’t already done so. Listen to the sounds of our musical guests, Tom Lambert and Liz Santoro as you welcome the weekend. These fantastic musicians come from different towns but met in Anchorage through a mutual friend. Bassist Liz Santoro lived in Kodiak for 30 years, working as a teacher. During her time on the island she played in a local chamber ensemble, pit orchestra, a Celtic band and a Balalaika band. Her musical partner for the evening, Pianist Tom Lambert is a native of Southern California who’s been playing music since he was in the 5th grade. He developed a love of music and considers himself a student of modern music. Lambert believes music is a life-long journey and says it’s never too late to expand your musical horizons.

No reservations are required for this fun, informal after work event, perfect for kicking off the weekend with friends. Join us starting at 5:00 p.m., Friday December 13th.

*Thank you PCA Member Katy Nalley for musician information SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

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PCA PIPELINE NEWS, DECEMBER 2019 11 FOOTBALL WRAPUP It’s been an exciting NFL season, so far and it’s not over yet. Catch the last month of regular season games at the Club on Monday, Thursday, and of course, Sunday now through December 22nd. Monday and Thursday nights kick off at 4:00 p.m. in the lounge. Enjoy food and drinks from our game-day menu that includes Adult-Style Pigs in a Blanket, Philly Cheese Steak Pizza, Carolina BBQ Wings, and more. Come back to the Club on Sunday for one of our Hot Breakfast Skillets or Made-to-Order Omelets, paired with a Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Stay fueled through the afternoon game with lunch and fan-favorites, like Potato Skins or Nachos. SUPER BOWL As the action heats up leading to the Playoffs, it’s not too soon to start thinking about Super Bowl Sunday. If you’ve never been to the PCA’s Annual Super Bowl Party, make 2020 the year you do it! The Super Bowl will be on Sunday, February 2nd at Hard Rock Field in Miami. We’ll be spreading the sunshine at the Club that day with a “Hard Rock Tailgate” theme complete with palm trees, pink flamingos, and a food and drink menu with a Miami flair. Be sure to read your Club emails, the January newsletter, and check in with the PCA Facebook page for details as we get closer to this event.

We are looking for sponsors to help make this party the best PCA Super Bowl celebration yet. Get your name or your company’s name, in front of the dozens of members, their families, and friends who attend the party every year, and support your Club at the same time. There are several levels of sponsorship available, so whether you can donate dollars, an item, or service to give away, anyone can participate in this fun, annual Club event. Contact [email protected] to get started.