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Welcome Back Reception
January 27, 20155:30pm - 7:30pm
Sponsorship Opportunities AvailablePlease see page 3 for details
Valentine’s Day DinnerChocolates & ChampagneSaturday, February 14th
Reservations available 6pm-10pmPlease see page 12 for details
New & Prospective Member
Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, January 14th
6:00pm - 7:30pm
See you there!
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The Austin Club110 East Ninth StreetAustin, Texas 78701TEL: (512) 477-9496FAX: (512) 477-3863www.austinclub.com
Executive CommitteeKaren Johnson......................................................PresidentTom Spilman...............................Executive Vice PresidentCurtis Fuelberg................................Second Vice PresidentTom Kowalski......................................................SecretaryE. Eugene Palmer.................................Secretary Emeritus Eric Sandberg......................................................Treasurer
Alden Smith Roger MillerGaylord Armstrong Jerry HarrisGalt Graydon Terry Lyons
Club StaffGeneral Manager,.................Ken Richardson, CCM, CCEAsst. Manager/Dir. of Catering................Lillian BeckwithMaitre’d/Evening Manager..............................Joe JafarianExecutive Chef...............................................Mike MaplesBeverage Manager......................................Roy McCarthurMaitre’d/Banquet Manager..............................Joe ZachritzMember Services..........................................Kristin WissigController...............................................Dwayne Anderson
Hours of Operation
Dining RoomBreakfast...................................................7am-11am, M-FA la Carte Lunch.............................11:30am-2:30pm, M-FA la Carte Dinner.................................6pm-9pm, Mon-SatLunch Buffet...................................11:30am-1:30pm, M-F
Roy’s Place/Cocktail LoungeA la Carte Menu..........................................7am-9pm, T-F 7am-2:30pm, Mon 6pm-9pm, SatBeverages................................................11am-Close, M-F 5:30pm-Close, SatHappy Hour.............................................4:30pm-6:30pm
Accounting Office...................................10am-4pm, M-FCatering Office........................................10am-4pm, M-F
Closed All Day Sunday
A Note from Ken Wow! It’s hard to believe that 2015 is already upon us, and the legislative session is coming just around the corner. The staff and I would like to express to our loyal membership a hearty thank you for your support in patronizing the Austin Club, and for hosting various
receptions and functions throughout the year, especially during the holidays.
As we head into the New Year, we’re excited to see so many new members using the Club: hosting weddings, meetings, and most importantly, dining with us.
Check out our calendar of social events we have planned for January and February. As always, if you have any suggestions for hosting special events certainly feel free to e-mail me.
On behalf of the entire staff, we’d like to thank you for contributing to the Employee Christmas Fund. Happy New Year and looking forward to seeing you at the Club.
Until next time,
Ken Richardson, CCM, CCEGeneral [email protected]
Austin Club Mission Statement
To provide its members and their guests an environment to promote friendship and camaraderie in an
elegant and secure environment while enjoying the many aspects of service,
entertainment and fine dining.
Service ChargeThe service charge that is calculated on all food and beverage transactions is applied toward offering employees a higher hourly rate and used toward
offsetting costs associated with employee benefits.
Club re-opens on Monday Evenings starting January 12th
The Club facilities will re-open on Monday evenings during the re-turn of the 84th Legislative Session. Full service will resume every
Monday evening with complete cocktail and dining service.
Monday Martini Madness!Starting Monday, January 12th, join us for our introduction to Monday Martini Madness, as Eliseo, Mike & Jaime offer a special martini menu-featuring 20 martinis by the glass or by the pitcher! Every Monday evening throughout January & February, these great martinis will be featured in Roy’s Place (1st floor bar). For those who sample all 20 martinis over the two months, you will receive a dinner certificate for two! So come join us for Monday Martini Madness!
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JANUARY 2015
New & Prospective Member Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, January 14th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Here’s a great opportunity to entertain that prospective Austin Club member, as the
Executive Committee extends an invitation to you and your prospective members to join
us for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres & sweets.
RSVP to 512-477-9496 with the names of your
prospective members.
See you there!
This year, the Austin Club is starting a new tradition by hosting a Welcome Back Reception for our elected state officials. This social event will be hosted on Tuesday, January 27th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm and is by invitation only. As an Austin Club member, you are welcome to sign up
as a sponsor and join in on the fun and activities of the evening. The Clubhouse will close at 2:00pm on the 27th in preparation for
this exciting new event.
As a sponsor, you’ll receive a certain number of invitations based on your level of sponsorship. What a great way to meet and mingle with
our elected state officials!
For additional information on sponsorship please contact either Jodi at [email protected] or Club Manager Ken Richardson
Hope to see you there!
Welcome Back Reception January 27, 2015
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JANUARY 2015
Bridge NightThe Second Wednesday Night
Dinner is $14.95 for bridge players.No partner is necessary.
Call Paula Hundley at 512-459-4489
to reserve your spot.
For Jan. 14th Bridge,
please call by
Jan. 11th
For Feb 11th Bridge,
please call by
Feb. 8th
Happy January Birthday!As a member with an upcoming birthday in the month of January, you receive a complimentary dinner or luncheon from the standard menu or lunch buffet when presenting this gift certificate to the wait staff! Choose a day to celebrate and come and enjoy your favorite entrée. (Certificate is valid for entrée, dessert and non-alcoholic bev-erage. Not valid with any other promotion.) Please call (512) 477-9496 for reservations and bring this card when you come celebrate with us.
Member Number ___________
Wild Wednesdays Returns January 7thCome by the Austin Club for the best happy
hour in Austin! Join us every Wednesday evening for great happy hour prices, free hors d’oeuvres and complimentary parking.
A Night with Frankly SingingFriday, January 23rd
As part of our Cabaret Series, we’re featuring a night with Frank (Frank Sinatra), as Ken Kruse entertains you and your guests with
Frank’s repertoire of his most famous songs. The Second Floor Ballroom will be transformed into a rendition of the great dinner
theaters of the 30’s and 40’s while the Chairman of the Board entertains you.
This evening function is being held in conjunction with our first floor Seafood Extravaganza Buffet. Dessert and coffee will be
served in the Ballroom during the show.
Reservations may be requested by calling 512-477-9496. Don’t miss out on our first cabaret event!
$44.95 per person (includes Seafood Extravaganza Buffet dinner)
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JANUARY 2015Parents Night Out
Fridays...January 9th & 23rd February 13th & 27th
Make evening dining reservations at the Austin Club, and take advantage of Parents Night Out in January & February. While you dine in the Austin
Room, The Austin Club will provide a safe, fun, and supervised site for your little ones. Please con-
firm the number of children and their ages when making reservations. Refreshments and treats are
provided. Baby-sitting is complimentary.
Here’s Your Chance to Promote Your BusinessMembers are now able to place a business card size ad, either (3 1/2” x 2”) or (8” x 2”). All ads will be located on
the bottom of the pages. Spaces will have a run of two Clubber editions.
Space fees: 3 1/2” x 2” $50.00 per edition 8” x 2” $125.00 per edition
10% discount for all commitments of 3 or more printed editionsPlease contact Kristin @ 512-477-9496 or e-mail her at [email protected] for more information.
Seafood Extravaganza BuffetFridays, January 23rd & February 20th
Your culinary team, under the direction of Chef Mike Maples, has pulled out all the stops to feature a fabulous selection of the freshest seafood, includ-ing, lobster, shrimp, oysters and crab for your din-
ing pleasure. After dinner, enjoy dessert by selecting your favorite from the pastry cart.
$34.95 per person; Call 477-9496 for reservations.
Steak and Lobster Tail Fridays, January 9th & February 6thEach dinner selection includes soup or salad
and entrée for only $35.95 per person.Reservations please, 512-477-9496. Regular dinner menu
service will be available.
A Beary Special Thank YouWe would like to extend a very beary thank you to the many
members who adopted a bear from our bear tree. Over 100 bears were distrib-uted to children through Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas
and the Salvation Army. Your wonderful thoughts and generosity were greatly appreciated. Vega, Lydia & Bobby helped to make this possible by promoting the
Adopt-A-Bear concept to our membership.
2015 Prepaid Food MinimumJust a reminder . . . you have until
January 15, 2015 to prepay your 2015 annual $300 food minimum.
By prepaying, you no longer have a quarterly food minimum requirement.
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Welcome Back Reception
Frankly Singing/Seafood Extravaganza
Steak & Lobster Tail
Tenderloin Tuesdays
Tenderloin Tuesdays
Prospective Member Reception
Valentine’s DayDinner
Kitchen Closes at 2:30pm
Lounge Open until 6:00pm
Gospel Sunday Brunch
Monday Martini Madness
Monday Martini Madness
Monday Martini Madness
Monday Martini Madness
Monday Martini Madness
Monday Martini Madness
Chocolate Making
Mardi Gras
Steak & Lobster Tail
Seafood Extravaganza
Make reservations now for Chocolate Making 101
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FEBRUARY 2015
Chocolate Making 101Tuesday, February 10th
Our own Club Manager Ken Richardson comes from a family of chocolatiers dating back to 1908. Having spent weekends and holidays making and dipping chocolates, who better to lead the class into making a box of chocolates just in time for Valentine’s Day? Join us for a fun evening as Ken walks us through the history of chocolate making, up to and in-
cluding each participant learning how to make and dip hand-made chocolates. Each par-ticipant will leave with a one-pound heart shaped box of sweets just for your sweetheart.
Class begins at 6:30pm (Don’t be late!)$20.00 per person; please register by calling 512-477-9496.
Nespresso . . .Not Expresso!You’re reading it correctly: recently, as part of our ongoing beverage program, the Austin Club became the first commercial location in the State of Texas to introduce Nespresso, premium coffee of choice, 18 years in the making. Our own baristas, Jaime and Mike, will be more than pleased to make you that early morning espresso or the late evening latte. Check out our new beverage menu featuring coffee beverages created just for you and your guests.
Over 30% of the 2,400 Michelin star rated restaurants now offer Nespresso coffee, while some of New York’s finest restaurants, Nobu 57, Marc Forgione,along with Brassierie 8 1/2, now offer Nespresso. Nestle spent over $85 million developing the process and product, with only 1-2% of all coffee grown meeting their high standards.
So stop by and enjoy one of Jaime or Mike’s creations, located in Roy’s Place (First Floor Bar).
Mardi Gras 2014Tuesday, February 17th
Come join the festivities as the Austin Club celebrates Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 17th. Roy’s Place will be THE place where all the action will be! The chef will be featuring Gumbo, Jambalaya, Shrimp Creole, Crawfish Auto-da-fe, Red Beans & Rice, & Beignets. That’s right, our own kitchen
Garde Manger Blake Chisholm & mixologist Jaime Denton, both hailing from New Orleans, will be put-ting out an authentic New Orleans spread just for you and your guests.
Come join us for the festivities (including live music), all starting at 5:30pm. $19.50 per person.
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Valentine’s Day DinnerChocolates & Champagne
Saturday, February 14thJoin us for a fabulous night of dining when our culinary team under the direction of Executive Chef Mike Maples prepares a fabulous Valentine’s dining menu featuring
Champagne and Chocolate.
This is guaranteed to be a sell-out due to limited seating, so make your reservations now. This fantastic menu is all-inclusive for only $59.00 per person, while a three-tier wine pairing can
be selected for only an additional $20.00 per person. Seating and times will be at a premium so act now. Reservations taken on the half hour from 6:00pm - 10:00pm.
First CourseRustic French Bread
Stilton Cheese, Applewood Bacon, Chocolate Drizzle
Second CourseSmoked Oysters
Champagne Tarragon Mignonetteor
Roasted Golden BeetsTexas Goat Cheese, Frisée, Candied Walnuts, Champagne Vinaigrette
EntreeGulf Shrimp
Herb Polenta, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Champagne Mojo de Ajoor
Prime Filet MignonRoasted Baby Carrots, Blue Cheese Gratin, Chocolate Beurre Rouge
or
Pappardelle PastaTomatoes, Asparagus, Oyster Mushrooms, Champagne Pesto, Manchego
DessertChocolate Trilogy
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FEBRUARY 2015
Your Capital Fund Dollars at WorkWow! If you haven’t seen the second floor Medallion Room you are in for a big surprise. Recently, the Ballroom received a new paint scheme, new carpeting and new cur-tains and sheers. Throughout 2014, additional items pur-chased or repaired from the fund included new air condi-tioning units, a new ice machine, office equipment, kitchen equipment, a new phone system, china, and the list goes on. Overall, through the end of the year, over $63,000 of your capital improvement funds have been used towards capital purchases, repairs or replacement of equipment.
Valet ParkingYour membership dollars at work
Due to the loss of on-street parking spaces and the adjacent parking garage being full by noontime, action was taken to provide you and your guests another level
of service. Personal valet service is now being offered weekdays (Monday through Friday) from 11:30am - 2:30pm. Your monthly dues are being used to subsidize the $6.00 per car fee. We hope you’ll take advantage of this new service. Based on a six month trial period, the usage will be reviewed to determine if continued service justifies the costs.
In addition to the new valet parking, your monthly dues are also used to lease the adjacent parking ga-rage in the evening, with complimentary parking offered beginning at 4:30pm daily, Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays and Sundays for special events. Take advantage of these two great member services funded with the Club’s dues.
Sunday Gospel BrunchSunday, February 22nd, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Our culinary team will be featuring traditional items, from King Ranch Chick-en to Honey Cured Ham to Chicken & Dumplings and our famous slow-roast-ed Prime Rib, served with a bountiful salad selection & fabulous dessert table.
Sit back & relax, or spiff up those dancing shoes as The Sieker Band plays your favorite gospel tunes for your listening & dancing pleasure (www.siekerband.com). Join us before or after church & be a part of our Gospel Sunday Brunch.
Adults: $24.95; Children 6-12: $10.95; 5 & Under ComplimentaryPlease call 512-477-9496 for reservations.
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Happy Holidays,
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members a Happy New Year for 2015! Please join us for dinner and the new exciting dinner menu inspired by our Executive Chef Mike Maples and his Sous Chef Mike Large, to be the best dining experience Austin has to offer.
Wines of the Season:
Novellum Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc, France: This French Chardonnay is crisp, no oak. A crowd pleaser. Quite aromatic for a Chardonnay: lemon, white blossom and herbs with slight buttery notes on the nose. Medium bodied with a crisp acidity and a fresh lemony finish. Exotic and perfumed, with am-ple white peach, crème, brioche and subtle nuttiness, it flows onto the palate with a medium to full-bodied, layered and beautifully detailed texture that shows bright acidity and fantastic purity of fruit.
Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon, Modesto, California: Big and bold in style, Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep, inky color that alludes to its rich dark fruit layers. Notes of espresso, toasted oak and chocolate give the sturdy mid-palate an edgy undertone. A plush, velvety mouth feel creates a refined smoothness that leads the way to a long, silky finish. This wine is simply delicious. It’s rich and creamy on the tongue and finishes with a smoky aftertaste. It’s a decadent wine for slow sipping, 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, 10% Merlot.
Please join us for dinner and take advantage of the best value in dining in Austin at your Club.
Joseph Jafarian Evening Manager
Reminder...Food Minimum Spending Dates
If your last name begins with A-G, your 3-month minimum dining spending ends the
25th of February.If your last name begins with H-O, your
3-month minimum dining spending ends the 25th of March.
If your last name begins with P-Z, your 3-month minimum dining spending ends
the 25th of January.
Happy February Birthday!As a member with an upcoming birthday in the month of February, you receive a complimentary dinner or luncheon from the standard menu or lunch buffet when presenting this gift certificate to the wait staff! Choose a day to celebrate and come enjoy your favor-ite entrée. Certificate is valid for entrée, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage. (Not valid with any other promotion.) Please call (512) 477-9496 for reservations and bring this card when you celebrate with us.
Member Number _____________
Congratulations! Employees of the Month!
November December
Martine Hudson Diego Batista
Martine Hudson has been a valued intern in our evening kitchen for over 2 years. She was born in New York City but moved to Austin in 2011 for culinary school. Martine likes reading, try-ing new restaurants with friends, & skiing. Congrats & good work, Martine!
Diego Batista has worked at the Club for under a year, but has proven to be a valued presence at our front desk in the evenings. Diego is of Brazilian descent, and is multi-lingual. He also volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club and does some bartending downtown. His registered pitbull, Apollo, is his best friend of 8 years. Keep on smiling Diego, and congrats!
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Wow! What a great year 2014 was here at the Club, some of the biggest events yet! I am sure 2015
will be just as exciting! Make sure to get your reservations in early for Valentine’s this year. We have a great menu with Chocolate & Champagne in every selection! See you around the Club!
Mike [email protected]
Chef’s Corner
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on how I can help you and your family navigate through any financial uncertainty.
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Valentine’s Manu
Rustic French BreadStilton Cheese, Applewood Bacon, Chocolate Drizzle
* * *
Smoked OystersChampagne Tarragon Mignonette
or
Roasted Golden BeetsTexas Goat Cheese, Frisée, Candied Walnuts, Champagne Vinaigrette
* * *
Gulf ShrimpHerb Polenta, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Champagne Mojo de Ajo
orPrime Filet Mignon
Roasted Baby Carrots, Blue Cheese Gratin, Chocolate Beurre Rougeor
Pappardelle PastaTomatoes, Asparagus, Oyster Mushrooms, Champagne Pesto
* * *
Chocolate Trilogy
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Valentine’s DaySweets & Roses For Your Sweetheart
The Austin Club is going to make your Valentine’s Day all that much sweeter for that special person this year by taking the hassle out of dashing out to get flowers and chocolates. Just phone or fax your order by Monday, February 9th, with pick up available on Thursday, February 12th or Friday, February 13th from 11:00am - 5:00pm. If you are dining with us on Saturday, February 14th, your flowers or sweets can be
arranged to be on your dining table upon arrival.
Premium Long-Stem Roses and/or Chocolate-Covered StrawberriesRoses:Glass Vase Arranged - 1 dozen $35.00 Quantity ________________(roses will be available tableside for guests dining with us on Saturday, February 14th)
Strawberries (with one long-stem rose):Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries - 1 dozen $22.50 Quantity ________________Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries - 18 $35.00 Quantity ________________
(Please check)I will pick up my order on Thursday, February 12th __________ Friday, February 13th ___________ I would like my order to be on my table when we arrive for dinner on Saturday, February 14th _________
Name _________________________________________________ Membership # ___________________
Call: 512-477-9496 Fax: 512-477-3863 email: [email protected]
