University Club VOLUME 22, ISSUE 2 NewsJ U L Y 2 0 1 3 Dear University Club Members and Friends, Inside News As June has arrived, I have officially taken over the duties of president of the University Club from Ed and Linda Heath. They did a wonderful job as co-presidents and they will be a tough act to follow. I have learned a great deal from them and I look forward to learning even more as the board works together to make the University Club better and stronger. We are fortunate to have so many dedicated people serving on the board. The UClub Office will Kate Kroll and Suzanne Phillips have graciously agreed to serve together as co-vice presidents be closed July 4 and and I know that they will make a strong team and do a good job for the club. They are already 5th for the Holiday. planning some great events for the coming year and I am excited to tell you that we are once again hosting the Madrigal Dinner this December. Carolyn Anderson and Suzanne Roberts have planned some interesting programs for the Luncheon Program Club as well. Be sure to read your monthly newsletters for all the details on all the upcoming programs and events. I also wish to congratulate Marilyn Uselding, who is the new Women’s Club president. Here is the list of the current University Club board officers: Jazz in July UCLUB BOARD OFFICERS FOR 2013-2014 President Marilyn Brinley Annual Picnic Buffet Co-Vice-Presidents Kate Kroll and Suzanne Phillips Secretary Barbara Steininger Friday, July 12, 2013 Treasurer Phil Hathaway Past Co-Presidents Ed and Linda Heath See flyer inside for Academic TBA Community Ed Heath more details IMU Director Bruce Jacobs Webmaster Lu Cregar Women’s Club Marilyn Uselding, President Women’s Club Kathleen Boggess, First Vice-President Luncheon Program Club Carolyn Anderson and Suzanne Roberts House Carol Pierce, Kate Kroll, TBA Indiana Memorial Union Membership TBA 900 E. 7th Street Publicity Ruth Albright Scholarship Suzanne Philips Bloomington, IN 47405 Club Manager Barb Aspy Office: 812-855-1325 Fax: 812-856-4283 I wish to acknowledge and thank those who served on the board last year. We could not do this job without your help. Thank you all. www.indiana.edu/~uclub E-mail: Yours, [email protected] Marilyn Brinley 1 Table of Contents Presidents’ Letter………..……………………………………..1 University Club Notes and Information………..………...……3 University Club Special Events Jazz in July………………………….....………………....4 UWC—Membership Tea...………….…………………...…....5 Be Our Guest………………………………………………….6 Meadowood Trips, Events and Theater…….………............7-12 Interest Group Information………….………………...…..13-19 General Membership dues are due and payable by July 15th. Single Membership $60.00 Family Membership $80.00 If you have any questions, please contact the office at 855-1325. 2 UClub Notices Speaker Luncheons: Payment for a luncheon entitles you to 2 hours free parking in the IMU Lot 1 and Lot 2. As has always been the case, if you would like to hear the speakers, but cannot make the lunch, you are more than welcome to join in and sit on a comfortable chair and listen. Speakers usually start about 12:15 p.m. and go to approximately 1:00 p.m. or short- ly thereafter. Reservations: Reservations are required for events. In many cases, a meal choice is also requested. If you make a reservation and do not cancel by the deadline date for the event and do not attend the event, you will be invoiced for the cost for the event. Prepayment Events: Some programs require pre-payment by the deadline date for an event. If you make a reservation and pre-payment is not received either in person or by mail by the deadline date, you will be removed from the attendance list. Future Events: As always, we do have a group of people planning UClub events and Luncheon Speakers. If you have an idea to share regarding future events, please contact the office at 855-1325. Your ideas will be passed on to the appropriate people. Reminder for Parking: Just visiting the IMU for some reason or any other place on cam- pus and parking at the IMU? Don’t forget, your membership entitles you to 1/2 off the parking rates. Stop in the office between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to have your parking ticket stamped. For those with Food Allergies: Please let us know if you have food allergies when order- ing your meals. Currently, all sauces and gravies are made with vegetable stock. Credit Cards: Unfortunately, the University Club does not accept credit cards. Dues: General Membership Renewal Notices were distributed in May, and will be due no later than July 15th. Any membership not renewed by July 15th will be considered delinquent and member privileges will be revoked. Life Membership and Meadowood Membership will be sent out in July and due by September 15th. Any membership not renewed by September 15th will be considered delinquent and member privileges will be revoked. Life Membership and Meadowood Membership renewals can be made by an email, sending the form back or calling the office at 855-1325 . 3 University Club proudly announces our annual azz in July Picnic Dinner to be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 in the Presidents’ Room of the UClub. Cocktails and light snacks at 7:00 p.m. Light Summer Buffet starting at 7:30 p.m. until ?? July 12 at the IU Museum in the Sculpture Terrace—Double Feature 6:30 p.m. Hip Harp Jazz Trio - In commemoration of the 9th USA International Harp Competition, Jazz in July is proud to feature the Hip Harp Jazz Trio. Led by harpist Jan Aldridge Clark, the trio offers a unique and hip blend of jazz, rock, Irish, and African sounds. 8:00pm - Tonos Triad - Indianapolis-based trio Tonos Triad has continued to push beyond the boundaries of genre. Reminiscent of a combination of Astor Piazzolla and John Zorn, Tonos Triad’s music offers a diverse, and almost im- possible to label sound. Menu Vichyssoise Soup Sliced tomato with cucumber, red onion and feta cheese tossed in a basil dressing Pasta Salad Sliced Ham, baked and fried chicken Iced water at tables, Coffee, Iced Tea, and Lemonade Desserts Karen Whiteside—Chair Committee: Rob and Barb Aspy, Marilyn Brinley, Bob Cutter, Paula Griesel, Jackie Harding, Ed and Linda Heath, Sally Isom, Martha Smiley, Bob Whiteside, Sondra Woodhouse Cost: $18 for members and $20 for guests. Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, July 9th @ Noon If you make a reservation and do not attend and no cancellation was received by Noon on July 9th, the University Club will bill you for the event. Name:_______________________________ $ 18.00 Make checks payable to: Name:_______________________________ $ 18.00 University Club IMU, #150 Guest:_______________________________ $ 20.00 900 E. 7th St. Bloomington, IN 47405 Guest:_______________________________ $ 20.00 Payment can be sent to the UClub or pay at the door. This event was planned for by the University Club 4 You’re Invited -BRING A FRIEND! University Women’s Club August Membership Tea August 15, 2013 2 P.M. TO 4 P.M. The UWC has planned this Tea for you to share Your Club & favorite Interest Groups with your Friends and promote membership. Come and enjoy Tea & Refreshments with us! This is a free event but reservations are required Thursday, August 15, 2013 Indiana Memorial Union ……. Presidents’ Room R.S.V.P to Barb Aspy by August 8, 2013 855-1325 or [email protected] 5 Be Our Guest is the invitation the University Club has extended in recent years to individuals who have never been a University Club member. This invitation gives folks a special incentive to attend an event or program FREE and become familiar with the club. They can experience the fun and gain the knowledge that programs provide and also meet the interesting and stimulating individuals who make up the University Club membership. Anyone can click the Be Our Guest button near the lower left of the web site home page to see the current list of events and programs for which they can register for FREE. There is no obligation to become a member but we are confident that once a person has a taste of the club, they will be eager to join. This is also an excellent way for every current member to introduce a member prospect to the club. All a person needs to do to Be Our Guest is to call the club office (812.855.1325) to be added to the participant list for an event or program. July 4th 6 The Spirit of Bardstown July 17 – 19, 2013 Wed Depart 7:30, Tour Bardstown Pioneer Village (historic buildings + pass to several museums); Lunch at historic Old Talbott Tavern* Spirits of Bourbon Trolley Tour. My Old Kentucky Home tour (Stephen Foster’s inspiration) Happy hour, Dinner at historic Kurtz Restaurant*; Stephen Foster, The Musical overnight—Hampton Inn Thu Basilica tour and shopping Gourmet lunch on My Old Kentucky Train Willett Distillery Tour (operating since the Civil War) Happy hour, Dinner at BJ’s Steakhouse* Hampton Inn Fri Tour Wickland (home to three governors) Return to Pioneer Village (see more of the buildings and museums) Lunch at Rickhouse * (serving a bourbon inspired menu) Tour Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History (a 50 year collection of rare whiskey artifacts). Arrive Meadowood about 6pm $385 double, $495 single includes bus transportation, 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch (meals marked * are not included in the trip price), 2 “happy hour” gatherings, admissions, tours, and musical production, and snacks and drinks on the bus.