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Park Avenue Club APRIL 2016 Keeping Members Engaged and Informed Our primary operaonal focus at PAC is a commitment to individual member experience. First and foremost, we are a member’s Club. As we connue to discuss our proposed construcon project, our members should know this is not about event space, as much as it is about regaining use of our member spaces. A two-story addion in place of the tents assists our commitment to provide a personal and comfortable member experience by allowing a more consistent use of our member dining and bar areas. Food and service quality will always remain key priories. We will connue to maintain our core dining space with an appropriate ambience for daily business meengs and evening a la carte service. The sustainability of the Club is directly related to our ability to aract and recruit new members as well as retain exisng members. These all important member experience spaces are key. With these more dedicated spaces, we will have greater focus on customer service at a more granular level. We will also connue to increase community style events and spaces to promote member interacon. Our current project is not so different from our founding members. We are creang unique spaces that, along with our focus on quality, will promote sustainability for another 20+ years. Proposed renovaons will: ensure a bright and sustainable future while maintaining ambience, enhance member experience and allow more consistent use of member dining and bar areas, revitalize PAC as a premier venue for both social and corporate occasions and provide addional resources for the Park Avenue Foundaon charies. Within this month’s newsleer, we are toung a new member campaign called “Share Our Story”. As menoned in my February arcle, PAC has over 1,000 members. This provides us a very powerful ambassador base if each member were to share our amazing story with a few friends. Our story is quality dining with a philanthropic mission. This month’s non-profit spotlight focuses on Jersey Baered Women’s Service. Let’s take pride in knowing “Dining with a Purpose” at Park Avenue Club is assisng their mission and growth. Membership at PAC is genuinely a feel-good membership. Kind regards, In This Issue: From the Director’s Desk Club Happenings Foundation Spotlight Monthly Events Social Clubs Spotlight Monthly Recipes Calendar of Events Team PAC Executive Director Greg Smith
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Park Avenue Club
APRIL 2016
Keeping Members Engaged and Informed
Our primary operational focus at PAC is a commitment to individual member experience. First and foremost, we are a member’s Club. As we continue to discuss our proposed construction project, our members should know this is not about event space, as much as it is about regaining use of our member spaces. A two-story addition in place of the tents assists our commitment to provide a personal and comfortable member experience by allowing a more consistent use of our member dining and bar areas.
Food and service quality will always remain key priorities. We will continue to maintain our core dining space with an appropriate ambience for daily business meetings and evening a la carte service. The sustainability of the Club is directly related to our ability to attract and recruit new members as well as retain existing members. These all important member experience spaces are key. With these more dedicated spaces, we will have greater focus on customer service at a more granular level. We will also continue to increase community style events and spaces to promote member interaction.
Our current project is not so different from our founding members. We are creating unique spaces that, along with our focus on quality, will promote sustainability for another 20+ years.
Proposed renovations will: ensure a bright and sustainable future while maintaining ambience, enhance member experience and allow more consistent use of member dining and bar areas, revitalize PAC as a premier venue for both social and corporate occasions and provide additional resources for the Park Avenue Foundation charities.
Within this month’s newsletter, we are touting a new member campaign called “Share Our Story”. As mentioned in my February article, PAC has over 1,000 members. This provides us a very powerful ambassador base if each member were to share our amazing story with a few friends. Our story is quality dining with a philanthropic mission.
This month’s non-profit spotlight focuses on Jersey Battered Women’s Service. Let’s take pride in knowing “Dining with a Purpose” at Park Avenue Club is assisting their mission and growth. Membership at PAC is genuinely a feel-good membership. Kind regards,
In This Issue:
From the Director’s Desk
Club Happenings
Foundation Spotlight
Monthly Events
Social Clubs Spotlight
Monthly Recipes
Calendar of Events
Team PAC
Executive Director Greg Smith
CLUB HAPPENINGS
Communions, Graduations, Showers!!
It’s that time when so many special occasions happen in the spring! In an effort to keep planning easy and stress-free for you, we have created some fun & delicious menu packages that will please both adults’ & children’s palates. Let us take care of all of your friends and family while you have time to enjoy it all.
[email protected] 973.301.8233
Adam & Megan Collyer
Sheldon Blackman
Morgan Crooks & Aimee Lenar
Michelle McFadden
& Roger Colonna
Christopher Capuano
Natalie Sheynman & Ross James
Thaddea Kuchera
Richard Anderson
CONGRATULATIONS to PAC member
Casey Gocel !
Mandelbaum Salsburg, a law firm based in Roseland
with offices in New York and Florida, continues to
expand: The firm has added a new member to its
practice an attorney to member from within: Casey
Gocel has been elevated to member in the firm’s tax,
trusts and estates, and business law practice groups.
Executive Moves
THANK YOU to member Ava
Zinna for celebrating her 10th
birthday at PAC with some very
special friends. Ava has grown
up at PAC from her first birthday
right through to her 10th. Thanks
for being such a special part of
Park Avenue Club Michael, Tara
and Ava Zinna!
PAF SPOTLIGHT: JERSEY BATTERED WOMEN’S SERVICE
MISSION: The mission of JBWS is the prevention of domestic violence through the protection and empowerment of the victim, the rehabilitation of family members, the advocacy of social reform to prevent partner violence and the education of the public about domestic violence and its consequences. VISION: Our vision is to create a community-wide culture that refuses to tolerate the presence of any form of family or partner violence. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Contact Lynne Song, JBWS Volunteer Program Manager at [email protected] or visit the website for more information www.jbws.org
APRIL “FOOD AND GOODS” DRIVE TO BENEFIT JBWS
This month join in and help by donating any one or some of the many items listed below. Please bring donations the next time you are at the club as they will directly benefit those families in the trusted care of JBWS. NON-PERISHABLE: Hot and cold breakfast cereal, juices, canned veggies, taco seasoning packets and shells, refried beans, salsa, pasta sauce, grated cheese, rice, pancake syrup, sugar, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, tuna, canned chicken, chili, Chef Boyardee pasta, corned beef hash HOUSEHOLD: Foil, Ziploc bags, baby wipes, shampoo and conditioner, large diapers, diaper rash cream, hand and body lotion, liquid pump hand soap, women’ razors, Lysol spray and wipes, dryer sheets, paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher detergent, bath towels, plastic shower curtains MEDICINES: Ibuprofen, non-aspirin Tylenol, cold medicine, Pepto Bismol, Immodium, cough drops, cough medicine, Neosporin, Benadryl,
Jersey Battered Women’s Service Inc. in Morris County, NJ
is a full-service domestic violence and domestic abuse prevention agency with volunteer opportunities. The services include 24-hour hotline; counseling; safe house; transitional living;
children’s services; life skills education; vocational counseling; batterers’ intervention; legal assistance; teen dating violence services; and professional training,
education and youth prevention programs.
Acoustic Night
Friday, April 8th 5:30 am - 8:30 pm
Complimentary
Dan Baldan returns to PAC to entertain you while you unwind after a long week of work and gear up for the weekend. His acoustic music set list ranges from the Beatles, Elvis Costello and Johnny Cash to name just a few. Relax, sip on a favorite drink or try one of our complimentary hand crafted specialty cocktails while at the same time enjoying complimentary snacks. Don’t forget to make a dinner reservation after you enjoy the music. Reservations are appreciated but not necessary on this night.
Comedy Night
Friday, April 15th 7:30pm Cocktail reception &
mingling, 8pm buffet, 9pm Show begins
$75 per person
Looking for a fun night out with family and friends? Join us for Comedy night and dinner. Come early and mingle with fellow PAC members and then enjoy a delicious buffet dinner followed by 2 two Comedic sets by comedians Sherry Davey and Chris Roach. This is sure to be a sell out so reserve your spot soon.
Kids Family Fun
“DJ JAM CATS”
Friday, April 29th 6:30 pm $75/pp
MENU
Greeter Buffalo Trace Manhattan
First Course Elijah Craig Bourbon
Fried Green Tomato BLT salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Second Course Blantons Bourbon Burgoo Spicy Stew
Third Course Woodford Reserve
Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale Bison Braised Brisket s Served with cornbread
and Bacon Bourbon Brussels Sprouts
Fourth Course Jefferson Reserve
Glazed Donut Bread Pudding with Wild Turkey Honey Liqueur Sauce
Saturday, April 16th 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Kids $25 - Adults $20
FAMILY FUN STARTS HERE!!! Come and party with DJ Jam Cats at the first PAC Kid’s Dance Party. There will be singing, dancing and instruments and all of the kids favorite tunes. DJ Jam Cats will bring the energy, instruments, props and games….all you have to do is just bring your “ready to party” kids! This event will be fun for kids and kids at heart and will include a family friendly buffet lunch. We hope to see you and your dance moves!
PAC BASH
Administrative Professionals
Day
Wednesday, April 27th 11:30-2:30
Main Dining Room Lunch
Complimentary Glass of Sparkling Wine
Don’t forget to recognize the hard work and support of your administrative pro-fessional today! We invite you to make a lunch reservation for you and your admin and they will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine in celebration of the day.
VOLUNTEER DAY AT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NEWARK Tuesday, April 26th 1:00– 5:00 pm
See Event Details Under Social Clubs RSVP with reception at 973-301-8233 or
Kentucky Bourbon Dinner
Thursday, April 28th 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Complimentary
Mix and Mingle at this quarterly PAC Bash club event and enjoy a great even-ing with complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. This is the perfect opportunity for you to bring those friends or colleagues that you have been talking to about the club or come and make new connections with fellow members. Last bash we had over 75 people in attendance and good times were had by all. RSVP with reception and let us know that we can expect you and your guests!
VOLULNTEER DAY
SOCIAL CLUB SPOTLIGHT
FRENCH CLUB
WINE ENTHUSIAST CLUB “WEC”
VOLUNTEER CLUB
CARD CLUB
MAH JONG
Spring in Paris! Join the WEC club as we will have a French food and wine celebration. Everyone is to bring a 750ml of French wine within a $25 to $65 price range. Please reference the menu below when selecting a wine you believe will pair best with one of the courses. Please RSVP to [email protected] By April 7th.
MENU Gruyere Gougeres
Baguette Salade Nicoise
Duck a L’Orange Hanger Steak au Poivre
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Haricots Verts
Nutella Banana Crepes
Spring is here and so too is our first Cigar Club event for the season! Join fellow members and special guests at this outdoor cigar smoking event. Price includes beer and wine bar as well as buffet dinner and cigar sampler pack. For more information and to RSVP please contact Chairman John Passantino at [email protected]
Join members of varying Mahjong talent, for a unique and exciting night. If you own a Mahjong tile set, please bring it along to ensure that everyone can play.
Wednesday, April 20th 6:30 pm $25/pp
Thursday, April 14th 6:30 pm $55/pp
Wednesday, April 20th 6:30 pm $10/pp
Tuesday, April 26th 1:00 pm—5:00 pm
Francophone or Francophile, there is something for everyone. Join us as we get together to discuss all things French, eat French fare and do so all in great company. This is a relaxed, intimate social club full of conversation and camaraderie.
PAC VOLUNTEER DAY!! Join PAC management and fellow PAC members for a day of volunteerism at Boys and Girls Club of Newark where we will tour the club, work on a service project and assist with Power Hour homework.
Event: Park Avenue Club Day at BGCN
When: Tuesday, April 26th 1:00 pm—5:00 pm
Where: BGCN- 1 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
1pm- Arrival
1:15pm- Tour of BGCN (facilitated by BGCN CEO,
Paul Sciré and CTO, Kavita Mehra)
2pm- Service Project (facilitated by BGCN staff)
3:45pm- Power Hour Or ientation (facilitated by
BGCN staff)
4pm- Par ticipation in Power Hour with BGCN
Members
5pm- Wrap-up, Thank You & Departure
Tuesday, April 5th 6:30 pm $10/pp
This inaugural meeting will be to establish the games to be played on an ongoing monthly basis. Organizing members will determine the parameters and begin initial play after this first evening. This will be an intimate group of people looking to play cards on a regular basis. For more information and to RSVP please contact Card Club Chairman Steven Ford at [email protected]
CIGAR CLUB
Wednesday, April 20th 6:30 pm $55/pp
Of the month
ENJOY
MONTHLY RECIPES
Cocktail Recipe
Of the month
PAC Chipotle Potato Salad
INGREDIENTS: CHILPOTLE MAYONNAISE 3 oz. chipotle peppers 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary, chopped 5 sprigs of picked thyme leaves 2 lemons juiced Salt and black pepper to taste 1 quart of mayonnaise (Hellman’s is the best)
Puree chipotles in food processer. When finished add lemon juice, herbs and garlic. Puree mixture well. Slowly add mayonnaise in small batches. Chill when finished. INGREDIENTS: POTATO SALAD 5 pounds red bliss potatoes, quartered Olive oil 2 sprigs each, picked and chopped, rosemary and thyme 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 1 bunch of scallions, finely sliced Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS Wash potatoes well. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix potatoes with herbs, oil, garlic and salt/pepper. Roast potatoes until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes. Add mayonnaise, onions and scallions to potatoes until desired consistency.
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 oz. vodka 1 large sprig of celery leaves 3 fresh cucumber wheels 1 fresh lime wedge 1/3 oz. fresh lime juice Ginger ale or ginger beer TOOLS shaker, muddler, strainer Glass: Collins DIRECTIONS Combine celery leaves, cucumber and lime wedge and muddle. Add remaining ingredients, except ginger ale, and shake with ice. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass, top with ginger beer or ginger ale and garnish. GARNISH Fresh celery leaves
Spring “Cel”-ebration
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2
Evening Dining
3
CLUB CLOSED
4
5 “CARD CLUB”
Power Breakfast
1/2 Price Cocktails
B.Y.O.B
Evening Dining
6
Cellar Selections
Evening Dining
7
Surprise Wine Discount
Evening Dining
8
“ACOUSTIC NIGHT”
Evening Dining
9
Evening Dining
10
CLUB CLOSED
11
12
Power Breakfast
1/2 Price Cocktails
B.Y.O.B
Evening Dining
13
“MAH JONG”
BURGER & BEER
Cellar Selections
Evening Dining
14 PRIME RIB NIGHT
“WEC”
Surprise Wine Discount
Evening Dining
15
“COMEDY NIGHT”
Evening Dining
16
“FAMILY FUN
DJ JAM CATS”
Evening Dining
17
CLUB CLOSED
18
19
Power Breakfast
1/2 Price Cocktails
B.Y.O.B
Evening Dining
20 “FRENCH CLUB”
“CIGAR CLUB”
“MAH JONG”
BURGER & BEER
Cellar Selections Evening Dining
21
PRIME RIB NIGHT
Surprise Wine Discount
Evening Dining
22
Evening Dining
23
Evening Dining
24
CLUB CLOSED
25
26 “VOLUNTEER DAY @ BGCN”
Power Breakfast
1/2 Price Cocktails
B.Y.O.B
Evening Dining
27 “ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS
DAY”
BURGER & BEER
Cellar Selections
Evening Dining
28
“PAC BASH”
PRIME RIB NIGHT
Surprise Wine Discount
Evening Dining
29
“KENTUCKY BOURBON DINNER”
Evening Dining
30
APRIL 2016
Tuesday Power Breakfast: 50% off Breakfast Buffet Tuesday BYOB: No Corkage Fee for Members $20 savings
Wednesday Cellar Selections: 50% Savings on Select wines Surprise Wine Discount: Discount Lottery
PAC Value Days
Breakfast: Mon.– Fri. from 7:00am to 9:30am Lunch: Mon. – Fri. from 11:30am to 2:30pm Dinner: Tues. – Sat. from 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Hours of Operation
Executive Director: Greg Smith [email protected]
Director of Finance: Joann Roccanova [email protected]
Accountant: Maureen Canosa [email protected]
Executive Chef: Arnold D. Kruck [email protected]
Managing Director: Wendy Tait [email protected]
Director of Operations: Troy Titus [email protected]
Catering & Events: Nicole Spagnoli________________ [email protected]
Catering & Events: Jeff Gallo [email protected]
Club Administrator: JoAnne Mitchko [email protected]
Member Services: Maureen McGuire [email protected]
Member Services: Natalie [email protected]
The
PAC Family
