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E-Newsletter ArchiveE-Newsletter ~ October 31, 2008 ~ Vol. 9, No. 3This is the third regular mailing of the USC University Club E-Newsletter for the 2008-2009 school year. We want to keep you informed of special events, new menu items, seasonal specials, recipes and any news that we think will help you get the most from your membership. This and past issues of our newsletter are available online all the time at http://universityclub.usc.edu November is a VERY busy month, so read all about it in the pages ahead. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, now is the perfect time to start making plans for your holiday celebration. Our room and catering reservations are filling up fast so call now to avoid that last minute frustration. We will also have our traditional American holiday menu available for the entire 2008 holiday season. Call 213.740.2030 and let us help you plan your holiday party!
Contents: 7. Holiday Party in Assoc. with Thornton Winter Gala on Wednesday, December 3 8. Other Events on Campus in October
One of the values identified in the recently drafted strategic plan for the University Club is that of responsibility. “We are committed to managing the USC University Club in a manner that is both fiscally and ethically responsible.” It is no secret that it is becoming increasingly more and more difficult to stretch a dollar as far as we could even 4 or 5 months ago. We want you to know that we take our fiscal responsibility to your club very seriously and will be employing every method necessary to keep the costs of running the club as low as possible. We have been carefully monitoring the situation for some time now and promise to do whatever it takes to continue to offer outstanding food and service at the best possible value. So that is our pledge to you as we navigate these uncertain waters - to keep the University Club an affordable dining option for our members without suffering quality and the overall dining experience.
The USC Trojans meet three opponents at the Los Angeles Coliseum during the month of November: Saturday, November 1, vs. Washington Huskies, Kick-Off at 3:30 p.m. (PST) (Homecoming) Saturday, November 8, vs. California Golden Bears, Kick-Off at 5:00 p.m. (PST) Saturday, November 29, vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Kick-Off at 5:00 p.m. (PST) As usual, the University Club will open our doors four hours prior to each kick-off, and offer up an hearty, sumptuous pre-game buffet, as well as cocktails and other beverages. No reservations, walk-ins only. Following is the menu for this weekend’s Homecoming game against Washington; the club will be open at 11:30 a.m. Pre-Game Buffet at the USC University Club USC vs. Washington Saturday, November 1, 2008 Menu: Spicy Barbequed Baby Back Ribs Slow-Braised Brisket of Beef with Smokey Grilled Onion Barbeque Sauce Grilled Boca Burgers with the Works Buttermilk and Chive Whipped Red Potatoes Sauteed Blue Lake Green Beans with Roasted Shallots and Applewood Smoked Bacon Double Chocolate Cake Price: $17.25/members; $21.75 non-members For more information, please call (213) 740-2030
It’s Turkey Time at the USC University Club! Please join us in the Foyer on Monday, November 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., to sample our Thanksgiving-to-Go Menu, developed by our chefs, to help you with your holiday preparations. The Thanksgiving Feast-to-Go is a full eight-course meal for ten, and includes a 16-18 lb. roasted free-range Turkey, giblet pan dressing, cornbread, apple, chestnut and fresh sage stuffing, Blue Lake green beans, and all of the other trimmings (including dessert) you could ever want. The entire meal is $160. We also offer a variety of a la carte items, such as cooked and uncooked turkeys, side dishes, including stuffing, and a selection of four desserts, including our famous Pumpkin Cheesecake and Persimmon Pudding. To view our entire Holiday-to-Go Menu, please visit our web site: http://universityclub.usc.edu, and click on the “Thanksgiving-to-Go” link on the main page. For more information, please call (213) 740-2030. (And don't forget that we will have homemade tamales available for sale in December again this year in time for Christmas!!)
La Table Francaise is going strong, and we will close out the year on Monday, November 17, 2008, at noon in Room C. Prof. Pani Norindr, Chair of the Department of French and Italian, will once again moderate. To make a reservation, please email Stephanie Helper (helper@usc.edu) or call her at (213) 740-5208.
According to recent news reports, there are more people lining up at local food banks but donated goods can’t keep up with the huge increase in demand. We are especially pleased, then, to again join with USC Recreational Sports to collect canned goods for the needy as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. Our Canned Food Drive will begin Monday, November 17, 2008, and end Tuesday, November 25, 2008. For more information, please email Stephanie Helper (helper@usc.edu) or call her at (213) 740-5208. The drive ends on the day of Recreational Sports’ Annual Turkey Trot and Fun Run, a low-key 5k run, where participants from all over campus donate two canned goods and $5/each to participate. The winners collect yummy prizes provided by the University Club: Two homemade pecan and two homemade pumpkin pies. For more information about the Fun Run, please visit www.usc.edu/recsports.
Please join us, along with the USC Thornton School of Music, as we host our fall opera event, which includes cocktail reception, buffet dinner, lecture by Thornton Opera faculty, a short performance by a Thornton opera singer, and preferred tickets to the production. The date is Friday, November 21, 2008, and this year’s opera is Benjamin Britten’s “Rape of Lucretia.” Tickets are $39/person and include all of the above, plus tax and gratuity. Menu to be announced. To make a reservation, please email (helper@usc.edu) or call Stephanie Helper at (213) 740-5208.
7. Reserve Now for Our Annual Holiday Party in Assoc. with Thornton Winter Gala Our annual USC University Club Members’ Holiday Party, which we plan in conjunction with the USC Thornton School of Music’s Winter Gala, takes place this year on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. This magical evening, replete with holiday décor and beautiful music, begins at 4:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception in the Back Patio, followed by a prix-fixe dinner in the Main Dining Room and then a pre-Gala performance of holiday songs by a Thornton Mixed Octet. The Winter Gala gets underway at Bovard at 7:30 p.m. The event is $37.50/person (tax and gratuity included.) Menu to be announced soon. To make a reservation, please email Stephanie Helper (helper@usc.edu) or call her at (213) 740-5208.
8. Other Events on Campus in November Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. What Matters to Me and Why featuring Mike Garrett Hear what’s important and why from USC’s director of athletics, Mike Garrett Location: Ground Zero Coffeehouse Admission: Free For more information, please call (213) 740-6110 Thursday, November 6, 2008, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Judgment: How Winning Leaders Make Great Calls Hear from USC’s Warren Bennis, co-author of the book, Judgment: How Winning Leaders Make Great Calls. Location: Leavey Library, Auditorium Admission: Free; Please RSVP to (213) 821-0800 Monday, November 10, 2008, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Family Communication for Community Gain Hear the results of a study from Annenberg’s Vikki Sara Katz, of preteen and adolescent children who are the primary English speakers in their Central American immigrant families. Location: Geoffrey Cowan Forum, Room 207 Admission: Free For more information, please call (213) 821-3015 Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 5:00 p.m. Media Mogul Ted Turner Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from media mogul and worldwide philanthropist Ted Turner, founder of cable television network, CNN. Location: Bovard Auditorium Admission: USC Faculty and Staff, $5; Students with I.D., Free For more information, please call (213) 740-2167 9. Reciprocal Club of the Month – The Ohio State University Club Faculty Club The Ohio State University Club, “where the campus community comes together,” is situated on the historic Oval between Mirror Lake and Orton Hall. The Faculty Club is committed to being a distinctive forum where ideas, friendship, and social events are shared by all members in a unique, comfortable and welcoming environment. The club features three main spaces: The Grand Lounge, with soaring ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and hardwood floors, making it the perfect venue for receptions under 150; the Main Dining Room has a magnificent view of Mirror Lake, and this elegant room is the site of lunch service and the best Sunday brunch in Columbus; the Colleagues Room is a rich cherry wood cocktail lounge that is the perfect spot for a drink and/or a casually elegant dinner. There are no overnight accommodations.
Contact Info: The Ohio State University Faculty Club 181 South Oval Drive Columbus, OH 43210 (614) 292-2262 info@ohio-statefacultyclub.com
Tips for Planning Your Visit to a Reciprocal ACUC Club: Please call the USC University Club Business Office at 213-740-8345 to request an ACUC card. Before visiting a reciprocal club, please remember to telephone ahead to introduce yourself as a member of the USC University Club, confirm the club’s hours, services and make reservations. Individual clubs may have restrictions in the use of their facilities or in the frequency of visits. When you call, be sure to inquire about any restrictions that may apply. To find out more about the ACUC network of clubs or to find a club in or near your travel destination, please check the ACUC website at www.acuclubs.org frequently for the most up-to-date info.
This month’s recipe was a tough choice. The weather is finally starting to cool off, the holidays are fast approaching and the economy is in the dumps. So what better to cure the blues than a little comfort food! Here is a recipe for peanut butter cookies that is guaranteed to help brighten just about any day.
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
½ cup butter ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 1 cup creamy peanut butter (You can substitute crunchy if you like the pieces of nut) 1 large egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract ½ tsp salt ½ tsp baking soda 2 ½ cups all purpose flour Extra sugar for coating (optional) DIRECTIONS:
Optional – when cookies are just cool enough to handle, place them one by one in a bowl with some extra sugar and toss to coat well. Then transfer to rack for cooling. Be careful as the cookies are somewhat fragile – or not – you can always eat them as they break…
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