THEUNIONLEAGUEOFPHILADELPHIA MEMBERSHIPNEWSANDINFORMATION www.unionleague.org SPECIALEDITIONJUNE THE UNION LEAGUE OFFICERS & DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Joan Carter VICE PRESIDENTS Thomas C. Lynch Stephen C. Target Gregory P. Montanaro James H. Hamlet Robert J. Ciaruffoli,, Jr. DIRECTORS CLASS OF 2012 Rod A. Serianni Christopher J. Topolewski Roslyn Coskery Souser John J. Turchi, Jr Richard F. Pagano CLASS OF 2013 Susan Haindl Ronald C. Unterberger Jerry L. Johnson Edward A. Turzanski James H. Carll CLASS OF 2014 William J. Lloyd,, Jr. James P. Dunigan Joseph A. Prim Gerard P. Cuddy Janet F. DeBerry EXECUTIVE STAFF Jeffrey P. McFadden – General Manager [email protected] 215-587-5575 Patricia D. Tobin – Assistant General Manager [email protected] 215-587-6458 Doug Brown – Inn Director [email protected] 215-587-5586 Jennifer Gallagher – Catering Sales Director [email protected] 215-587-6441 TiGi George – Banquet Director [email protected] 215-587-6449 Martin Hamann – Executive Chef [email protected] 215-587-5567 Erica Martin – Communications Director [email protected] 215-587-6454 Anne Marie McCall – Membership Director [email protected] 215-587-5576 John Meko – Executive Director, Foundations [email protected] 215-587-5583 James Mundy – Library & Historical Collections Director [email protected] 215-587-5592 Lucy Myers – Activities Director [email protected] 215-587-5585 Michael Niklauski – Club House Manager [email protected] 215-587-5584 Ryan Shapiro – Security Director [email protected] 215-587-6450 Sheryl Stern – Controller [email protected] 215-587-6448 Kate Wood – Human Resources Director [email protected] 215-851-8783 the Union League of Philadelphia BANNER Volume 22, Number 7, Special Edition June 2012 EDITOR DESIGN Erica Martin David Ortega UL Switchboard: 215-563-6500 Dining Room Reservations: 215-587-6459 Inn Reservations: 215-587-5570 Catering Office: 215-587-5566 www.unionleague.org The Union League Banner (ISSN 10821120) is the official publication of The Union League of Philadelphia. This “special edition” is the second June 2012 issue. It is published monthly twelve times per year for $30.00 per year by The Union League of Philadelphia, 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102- 3083. Members of The Union League of Philadelphia subscribe to the Banner through their annual dues. Periodical postage paid at Philadelphia, PA. Post master: Send address changes to the Union League Banner, The Union League of Philadelphia, 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102-3083. MESSAGE from the PRESIDENT Dear Fellow Members, It is an honor and a privilege to But it is the membership at large that serve as the 67 President of makes the League such a great institu- U L ­ P tion. Your diverse backgrounds and in such exciting times. Not only are varied interests keep the League not we celebrating our 150 Anniver- just relevant, but exciting and vibrant. sary, but the League has just been recognized as the #1 City Club in the Rankings come out every three years. Country. And we deserve it! There In 2003, the League earned Platinum are so many people responsible for status for the first time in our his- this remarkable achievement that tory – in 2006 the League ranked 8 I can’t possibly name them all. and in 2009 we were ranked 5. Now, today, in this, our 150 year, with a First and foremost, I must ac- Club House nearing a 100% renova- knowledge our General Manager, tion, an incredible professional staff, a Jeff McFadden. Jeff has surrounded thriving membership and a wonderful himself with a level of professional future ahead – we are the #1 Best City staff that would make any club proud Club in the United States of America. and I am thrilled that they are being U Lª ­ Pªª recognized as the finest hospital- In the pages ahead you will see a B«NNER ity team in America. On behalf of detailed look at the criteria and what it VolumeNumberSpecialEditionJune the membership – we thank you! is that makes a club not only Platinum, but #1. The volunteer leadership of our Club is truly extraordinary, particularly the Share the League… where the past is Past Presidents before me. It was your honored, the present is enjoyed and determination that got us through the the future is shaped. many tough years when the League wasn’t in the position we are today. You got us here – and much of the League’s success is because of your efforts. Joan Carter SPECIALEDITIONJUNE www.unionleague.org A HISTORY of EXCELLENCE AB Founded in 1862, U L of General Manager Jeff McFadden 1862 as a Patriotic Society to support ­ P is in a remarkable and a dedicated volunteer leadership the policies of Abraham Lincoln. It position as the #1 City Club in the in our Past Presidents and Board of is this same reverence for our great Country. In this, our 150 Anniver- Directors, managed to break into the nation that has continued to usher sary, it is a time to reflect on the great arena of Platinum Clubs of America. In us into the 21² century as a vibrant history and traditions that have made the six significant years following, the and vital part of our community. the Union League not only success- League managed to quickly rise in the Our motto, Love of Country Leads is ful, but relevant in modern times. ranks – in 2006 the League was ranked not just a motto, but something that 8 in the Country, in 2009 ranked is exuded in our regular activities The League celebrates a long legacy 5 and in 2012 U L ­ and events – it is the core value of of patriotism, education, social and P was named the #1 City the League and of our members. business relationships and community Club in the Country – a truly humbling outreach. We enjoy a diverse member- acknowledgement of the tireless ef- In our 150 Anniversary we are ship and professional staff who collec- fort of our staff and membership! privileged to enjoy a fully renovated tively define our Club as an Institution Club House, a dedicated professional and a hallmark of excellence in Phila- To move forward and to adapt to the staff, a diverse and exceptional mem- delphia and our extended community. changing times, we must truly have bership and a bright future. We are a deep understanding of our roots poised to learn from our history and In 2003, U L ­ P- and our history. U L to continue on the path of excellence , under the expert leadership ­ P was founded in while delivering five-star service. SPECIALEDITIONJUNE www.unionleague.org QUALI of MEMBERSHIP AB Membership is in the vanguard of success. A true sense of owner- members, the admissions process Philadelphia life, counting among our ship and sincerity is apparent. ensures that only the most qualified members many top leaders in busi- individuals are admitted as members. ness, academia, law, medicine, politics, Approximately half of the mem- Candidates who become members religion and the arts. Our members bership belongs to at least one understand the traditions and per- gather to socialize, dine, network, Club Table – a tradition dating back sonify the values of the founders. They attend events, exercise and relax in to 1863 where like minded mem- exemplify these qualities in their per- one of the city’s most beautiful and bers share meals and interests. sonal and professional relationships. historic settings. Members of U L ­ P are The membership exemplifies our Each month approximately 24 new entitled to many exclusive privileges motto, Love of Country Leads – they members join U L and opportunities and offered ac- are engaged, involved and incredibly ­ P. Membership is cess to some of the most impressive generous. Philanthropic efforts are at on the rise and headed towards a local and national guest speakers. the forefront of membership activity. waiting list. Currently there are 2,729 The best example of this is through resident members (members who As the #1 City Club in the Country the League’s three Foundations: The live and/or work within 50 miles of it is without question that we have Abraham Lincoln, The Youth Work the League). The League’s leader- the finest members. With over 3,250 and The Scholarship Foundations. ship has developed a working plan distinguished members the League is to include 3,000 resident members bustling and the buzz is contagious. League members are exceed- with a goal of establishing a waitlist ingly proud to be a part of by 2016. With 3,000 active members, All committee and sub-committee U L ­ P. available funds will increase for seats are filled with members who Many members share the privilege capital improvements by $1.25 million actively participate in our poli- of membership by proposing friends, annually and the League will be more cies and processes and are a major family and/or colleagues. Along with financially secure and more private reason for the League’s continued the great judgment of the current and exclusive than ever before. SPECIALEDITIONJUNE Firstoorof Administrative Vision InnRooms MidtownGarage BroadStreetandfaçade Offices InnRooms FitnessCenter BusinessCenter GrantRoom www.unionleague.org CONDITION of FACILITIES AB Vision 2000 is nearing completion. The Inn at the League’s 84 hotel single act was the final step in ensuring Since its inception in 1997 the Master rooms offer an oasis in the hustle and that the League offers the finest dining Planning Committee has inspected bustle of the city with a prime location experience in the region. Executive every area in the House needing atten- on the Avenue of the Arts. Chef Martin Hamann and his team tion, outlined a meticulous plan and consistently deliver five-star cuisine in one by one, checked-off each project.