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JULY – AUGUST 2015

THE UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA MEMBERSHIP NEWS AND INFORMATION

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THEPRESIDENT’S LETTER

CONTENTSNEWS

Membership News and more 3

MEMBERSHIPGuiding Your Candidate through the Membership Process 7

WHAT’S COOKINGDining News and more 8

COVER STORYTorresdale Times

UPCOMING EVENTSAffinity Clubs 19Business Leadership Forum 22Club Tables 23Juniors 24Union League American Legion Post #405 24

REGULAR FEATURESFoundations and Library 12Scene 16

ON THE COVERThe Golf Team looks forward to seeing you soon at Torresdale.

Dear Fellow League Members,

Flag Day is one of our many American holidays that has its origin in Philadelphia It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress This year, The Union League celebrated Flag Day, and also the Army Birthday, by welcoming U S Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas to a tribute luncheon and to receive our Lincoln Award. A special thanks to Rear Admiral (ret ) Joseph Hare and the Armed Services Council for ar-ranging a patriotic recognition of the flag that represents our nation, its values, and all our citizens

The Foundations have also dedicated a new plaque for the Hall of Honor, where we will recognize all members who have served, or are serving, in the armed forces This plaque will reside next to our other plaques that honor the past military service of our members near the Broad Street entrance

While we have taken time this month to celebrate our nation, the flag that represents it, and our members and soldiers who have pro-tected it, we also pause to celebrate the almost 50 children and grandchildren of members who have graduated from college this month! Taking full advantage of the great opportuni-ties presented in our free society, for which education is the foundation, is also an expres-sion of love of country and appreciation for all who have made these opportunities possible

Next month, we will welcome Archbishop Charles Chaput from the Archdiocese of Phila-delphia who will discuss the upcoming visit of Pope Francis as part of the World Meeting of Families This historic visit of the Pope comes amidst concerns of an increasingly narcissistic culture and degradation of the fundamental societal social unit: the nuclear family

If you have not yet gone, part of our summer tradition is our weekly Lobster Night on Thurs-days These sumptuous feasts are a favorite and will continue until a final grand feast on August 27 in Lincoln Hall!

Golf is off to a busy start at Torresdale, as has usage of the pool Construction continues to make progress on the historic clubhouse for our projected late summer opening The reviews have been outstanding! Thanks to the team under the leadership of Sandee Cataldi, Club Manager, Sean Palmer, Director of Golf, Ann Markowitz, Director of Membership and Private Events and Ed Vadden, Executive Chef

For members at the shore, The Bungalow has been busy, with the addition of Sunday brunch and live music on Tuesday nights beginning July 7 We now have Bungalow beach towels for sale at the League House and The Bungalow! Look out for Bungalow wine totes coming soon

See you at the League!

Greg

BREAKFASTFoundersMonday – Friday 7:00am – 10:00amSaturday – Sunday 8:00am – 11:00am

LUNCH1862 by Martin HamannTuesday – Friday 11:45am – 2:00pm

Café MeredithMonday – Friday 11:45am – 4:00pmSaturday Noon – 4:00pm

FoundersMonday – Friday 11:45am – 2:00pm

DINNER1862 by Martin Hamann Tuesday – Thursday 5:30pm – 9:00pmFriday – Saturday 5:30pm – 9:30pm

Café Meredith Monday – Thursday 4:00pm – 11:00pmFriday – Saturday 4:00pm – Midnight(Monday – Saturday Kitchen closes at 10:30pm)

SMOKING ROOMMonday – Thursday 11:00am – MidnightFriday – Saturday 11:00am – 1:00amSunday 1:00pm – 8:00pm(Monday – Saturday Kitchen closes at 10:30pm)

THOMAS N. PAPPAS BUSINESS CENTERSeven days a week 24 hours a day

FITNESSMonday – Friday 6:00am – 8:00pmSaturday 8:00am – 5:00pmSunday 9:00am – 5:00pm

SANSOM STREET DOORSeven days a week 24 hours a day

THE SIR JOHN TEMPLETON HERITAGE CENTERMember HoursMonday and Friday – 9:00am to 5:00pmTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 9:00am to 7:00pmCommunity HoursTuesday and Thursday – 3:00pm to 6:00pmSecond Saturday of the Month – 1:00pm to 4:00pmHOURS OF OPERATION

JULY – AUGUST 2015Voted BEST CITY CLUB in the COUNTRYNews

Car Service Request Form Now Available Online Members may now make an online request for a reservation for the

Union League Car Service Simply log on to www unionleague org and click on Amenities Under Amenities click on “Car Service Request Form” and indicate your desired dates and times All form requests will be reviewed and will receive a response as soon as possible Please allow 24 hours when using the form – same day requests may not be available Please call the garage at 215-751-9727

Reserve a custom Union League Cadillac XTS! A Union League driver will pick up and drop off at any location within a 50 mile radius of the League The Union League Car Service is for Union League Members Only and is not available for reciprocal club members or guests (unless charges are billed to a member account) All meters begin running when the Cadillac leaves the Midtown Garage and end when the car is returned to the Midtown Garage

Half hour $35.00 inclusive

Hour $70.00 inclusive

SPECIAL RATES:River to River or Spring Garden to

Washington to or from the League $20.00

From the League to PHL airport $45.00

From PHL airport to the League $90.00 (includes short term parking, airport welcome and baggage assistance)

All prices are inclusive of tax and gratuity.

Friendly House Rules ReminderCell Phone Policy in the Dining Rooms

The League’s House Rules allows for the brief and discreet reading of your cellphones while in the dining rooms Please be mindful of this and keep it to a minimum as it may be a distraction to other members dining See below for the formal policy in the League’s House Rules

Cell Phones, PDAs, Laptops, Digital Readers: Cell phones, personal digital assistants, and other similar devices may only be used in the Busi-ness Center or private meeting rooms except that the brief and discrete use of cell phones and PDAs are permitted but discouraged, in the Smok-ing Room, Business Café (located in the back of the Old café) and the main hallways Reading with digital readers is permitted in all areas of the League House Laptops and other similar devices may only be used in the Business Center, the Business Café and private meeting rooms The use of speakerphones is prohibited, and all cell phone, PDA, and laptop alerts must be silenced throughout the League House except in private rooms

Please direct any questions or comments to House Rules Chair, Don Mahoney at [email protected].

The Veterans InitiativeThe Veterans Initiative is losing no ground over the summer months,

with planning and events fully underway VetSmart’s September 14 day-long professional conference, is already receiving registrations from veterans and family members Chairman Chris D’Ascenzo is pleased to report that Drexel University is the Gold Sponsor for the event VetSmart’s boots on the ground members include Susan Aldridge, Col Philip DeHen-nis, who is also representing the Armed Services Council, Steve Hashem, Tony Contino, Jon Connolly, Joe DiMaio and Andre McCoy, who is also representing Partner American Legion #405

Mark your calendars and share with veterans and family members – the Veterans Job Fair is slated for October 19. We expect another sold out event, so please contact Co-Chair Erin Arvedlund for sponsorships and exhibitor space

In veteran non-profit news, members Chris Meek and Marc Morgenthal-

er of SoldierSocks, welcomed Navy Seal Rorke Denver and Jon Runyan as speakers to a sold-out event June 9 Members and guests were honored to see a demonstration of an exoskeleton that enables paralyzed veterans to walk again SoldierSocks is dedicated to helping veterans take their next steps in life Love of Country Leads.

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LEAGUE HOUSE SUMMER DRESS CODEAs per House rules, the dress code during the summer allows for business casual attire throughout the League House, except in 1862 by Martin Hamann where a jacket is required. Business casual is defined as a collared shirt and slacks for men and appropriate attire for women including dresses, blouses, skirts and pants suits. The dress code is in effect from Memorial Day to Labor Day and is acceptable in all rooms.

Union League President the Hon.

Gregory P. Montanaro (right) presented Senator

Tom Cotton with the Lincoln Award at the League’s annual Flag

Day Celebration on Friday, June 12.

Twelve Thirty Table members Dr. Howard S. Baker, Peter Klenk and Howard Magen celebrated Donald Bean’s 99th birthday in Founders! Happy 99th Birthday, Mr. Bean!

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MEMBERSHIP NEWSJohn and Susan DiLeonardo welcomed a grand-

daughter! Carly Marie DiLeonardo was born on May 29 (grandmother Susan’s birthday!) to proud parents Joseph and Alicia DiLeonardo. Carly weighed 7lbs 6oz and was 19inches

Vince and Jessica DiPietro were married on Satur-day, April 11 at the Cathedral Basilica and then had a beautiful reception at the Union League that evening

Will Detweiler was recently re-elected President of the Chestnut Hill Community Association beginning his fourth year of service in that position He is a recipient of the prestigious Chestnut Hill Award for his exception-al commitment to the community

Robin F. Bond, Esq., was named the 2015 Human Resources Consultant of the Year at the 15th Annual Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Awards The com-petitive honor is bestowed by the Society for Human Resource Management, to those who exemplify out-standing achievement within the industry Robin is the

founder and managing partner of the law firm Transition Strategies, LLC

Jim and Lynn Waters welcomed two beautiful twin grandsons on June 4! Luke was born at 9:13am and weighed 6lbs 7oz and was 19 5inches and Nathan was born at 9:14am and weighed 4lbs 15oz and was 20inches! Congratulations!

First Financial Group, a general agency of Massachu-setts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), is proud to announce that financial advisor Caren R. Levine, CPA*, CLTC, CFBS has achieved Exceptional Level of In-Force (ELIF) recognition from MassMutual Exceptional Level of In-Force (ELIF) recognition is a

measure of an agent’s long-term success and dedication

Henrietta M. Jaeger recently produced a film on the Devon Horse Show! Congratulations!

To Rohrer College of Business students, Daniel J. Ruotolo is a valued mentor, a respected business-man who teaches them about accounting and life In honor of his exceptional commitment to his profession, education and service to Rowan University and the community, he will receive a 2015 Medal of Excellence for

Distinguished Service from the William G Rohrer College of Business

Congratulations to Stanley W. Root, Jr. and Paul Jaffe for becoming members of the 65 Year Club, and Samuel M. Lehrer for becoming a member of the 60 Year Club and Paul C. Heintz and Joseph H. Jacovini

for becoming members of the 50 Year Club of the Philadelphia Bar Associ-ation! The Bar honored 80 new Year Club Members on June 9 and Joseph H. Jacovini spoke on behalf of the newly recognized Club Members!

David and Janice Hunt welcomed grandson Dylan David Thomas Warwick on April 3 weighing 7lbs 4oz Proud parents are Emily and Luke Warwick. Congratu-lations!

In May 2015, Robert J. Delany Sr. was elected to the Board of Trustees of The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Founded in 1812, the Academy is a leading natural history museum dedicated to advanc-ing research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science

Major General (Ret) Steven J. Hashem was hon-ored in a ceremony at Fort Bragg, NC for his lifetime achievements in Special Operations along with 14 other soldiers to include two Medal of Honor recipients On Friday, May 29 the U S Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School honored them in an awards ceremony that paid homage to Special Forces, Civil Affairs and Psycho-logical Operations histories The ceremony coincided with the birthday of the Special Warfare Center and School’s namesake and the 50th an-niversary of the dedication of the Fort Bragg School in honor of President Kennedy Major General Hashem was honored as a Distinguished Member of the Civil Affairs Regiment He graduated from the United States Mili-tary Academy at West Point in 1974 and served for 37 years on active and reserve duty in the United States, Germany, Bosnia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq His military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal (second award), Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, numerous international decorations to include the Pol-ish Gold Star and Berlin Occupation Medal as well as the Ranger, Airborne and the Expert Infantryman Badges. He resides in Moorestown, with his wife Martha Harris

We are saddened by the passing of William D. Bell a Senior Active member for 44 years; Joseph J. Connolly a Senior Active member for 44 years; Dr. David Bevan a Life Member for 31 years and Ralph J. Roberts a Senior Active member for 26 years

We encourage you all to share the interesting things happening in your lives such as: job promotions, engagements, weddings, births, etc…

Please forward your items to Erica Martin at martine@unionleague org

Employee of the MonthCongratulations to John Boyle! “John has been a driv-

ing force in the bakeshop’s success He has become a leader in all aspects of the word and is reliable without question He continues to impress us with not only his skills, but his drive to build a better pastry shop for the Union League and its members John is not only a team member within the pastry walls, but is always there to lend a hand else-where,” said Pastry Chef Courtney Terrian

If you would like to nominate a deserving employee, please contact Director of Human Resources Kate Wood at [email protected] or 215-587-8783.

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Voted BEST CITY CLUB in the COUNTRY JULY – AUGUST 2015

PRIVATE EVENTS at the LEAGUE

SMALL GATHERINGS, RECEPTIONS, DINNERS GALORE,EVENTS OF FIVE TO THREE HUNDRED OR MORE!

DID YOU KNOW?The Clubhouse has over twenty-two thousand square feet

of event space spread across sixteen unique private function rooms available for your next event of any style or creation.

There are seven Private Event professionals ready to assist you with the planning, detailing and implementation of your event. This month we are focusing the Spotlight on Stewart Mahan, Private Events Director:

I joined the Private Events team in Febru-ary 2014 and in my short tenure with the League I feel as though I have arrived “home.”

My local experience in the Hospitality Industry has included, but is not limited to, The Four Seasons Hotel, Jakes Restaurant

in Manayunk, The Westin Philadelphia, The Loews Hotel and Tony Clarks (previously located just across the street) as well as a few other stops along the way. I attended Johnson & Wales University in their Culinary Arts program and trans-ferred to Widener University and graduated from their Hotel & Restaurant Management program.

As a native Philadelphian, I have always viewed the League as a fascinating place filled with heritage, legacy and a certain mystique. I am excited and honored to be working with my colleagues and value the relationships that I am building with members.

My team and I are ready to assist you in planning, detailing and implementing your events. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in the Clubhouse.

The Concierge has new merchandise!Union League items are available for purchase at the Concierge Desk and online at www.unionleague.org under Gift Shop.

Make sure to get the new Bungalow Beach Towel! Bungalow wine totes will arrive soon!

For more information, please call the Conciergeat 215-587-6459 or email [email protected].

CONCIERGE HOURS OF OPERATIONMonday – Friday10:00am – 7:00pm

Saturday10:00am – 6:00pm

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UNION LEAGUE BARBER SHOP

Expert hair cutting, coloring and facials

Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Please call Mitch at 215-587-5573.

Friday, July 3 through Monday, July 6 League House closed

Summer Door HoursBroad Street door will be closed on Sundays Memorial Day to Labor Day

15th Street will be open from 10:00am to 3:00pm Monday – Friday

Sansom Street and Moravian Street will be open 24/7

IMPORTANT

SUMMER INFORMATION

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The following is a list of League members and children and grandchildren of League members who are recent graduates. We congratulate them and wish them well in their future endeavors.

HATS OFF TO THENEW GRADUATES

Andrew Armstrong, son of Bernadette and Marc Armstrong, BS from the Haub School of Business at St. Joseph’s University

Oliver K Ayer, grandson of Mary I. Kramer, BA in Classical Studies magna cum laude from Villanova University

Sydney Painter Battista, daughter of John A. Battista, BS in Business Administration magna cum laude from Bucknell University

Devon E. Betsch, daughter of Michael J. Betsch, Sr. and Tara Betsch, BS in Health Sciences, Pre-Commu-nications Disorders Track from Stockton University

Michael J. Betsch, Jr., son of Michael J. Betsch, Sr. and Tara Betsch, BS in Business, Marketing and Man-agement Option from Penn State University Emily Carroll, daughter of Charlie Carroll, BS in Com-munication/Marketing from St Joseph’s University

Rachel Consoli, daughter of Frank and Debbie Consoli, BA in Creative Writing from Susquehanna University

Emily Corcoran, granddaughter of Nancy and Bob Denmark, BA in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania

Madison Lauren Dawkins, daughter of Susan Taylor, MD and Kemel Dawkins, graduated from the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr and will attend the University of Pennsylvania

Anna B. DeFeo, granddaughter of Michael J. Rob-inson and Rosemary Robinson, BA in Classics with Honours from King’s College in London

Michael J. DeFeo, Jr., grandson of Michael J. Robin-son and Rosemary Robinson, BA in Economics cum laude from Tufts University

Emily Elizabeth Delany, daughter of Robert J. Delany, Sr. and Patty Delany, BA in Sociology and Gender Studies from Loyola University of Maryland

John Valentine DePaul, son of John R. DePaul, JD and MBA from Rutgers University

Courtenay Ann Devlin, daughter of John Gerard Devlin and Maureen Devlin, MS in Kinesiology from Penn State University

Jared Eric Dorfman, grandson of Fran and Leon L. Levy, JD from Rutgers School of Law

Kathleen (Katey) Duffy, daughter of Kathleen M. Duffy and Jim Duffy, Jr., BS in Biology and a BA in Political Science from Bucknell University

Alexandra Ellis, daughter of Rich and Doreen Ellis, BS in Marine Biology from the University of South Carolina

John E. Farrell, Jr., son of Jack and Jodya Farrell and brother of Alexandra Farrell, Masters of Professional Studies in Interactive Telecommunications from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University

Gabrielle Nicoletti Ferrier, daughter of Joseph and Donna Ferrier and granddaughter of Robert V. and Beatrice F. Nicoletti, BS in Psychology from the School of Arts and Sciences at Saint Joseph’s University

Sophia Ferullo, daughter of John and Rochelle Ferul-lo, BS in Finance from the University of Delaware

Brian J. FitzPatrick Jr., son of Brian and Jill Fitzpat-rick, BS in Computer Science from Loyola University

Samuel Forrest Hollin, grandson of Harris Hollin, BS in Economics from the Wharton School of the Univer-sity of Pennsylvania

Jonathan (Jack) Hunt, son of David and Janice Hunt, graduated high school National Honor Society and Scholar Distinction and will attend Penn State University

League member William Kaufmann, dual JD and MBA from Villanova University

Gerard P. Kramer, son of Gerry Kramer and grand-son of Mary I. Kramer, BS in Finance with honors from The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University

Peter G. Lanzi, son of Dr. Guy and Maureen Lanzi, BS in Neuroscience from Bucknell University

Joseph M. Laucks, son of Dr. Samuel and Jeanne Laucks, degree in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University

Samuel Max Levy, grandson of Fran and Leon L. Levy, from Abington Friends School

Kaitrin Kennedy Mahoney, daughter of Don Ma-honey, BS in Elementary/Special Education summa cum laude from St. Joseph’s University

Scott E. Melby, Jr., grandson of Stanley W. Root, Jr. and Joan Root, BS in Hotel Administration from Cornell University

Emily Rachel Mittelman, daughter of Michael H. Mit-telman, OD, MPH, FAAO, FACHE Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.) and Tanis Mittelman, Master in Social Work from the University of Denver

Devon Taylor Mongeluzzi, daughter of Robert Mon-geluzzi, JD from University of California Berkeley School of Law

Kaley Neeson, daughter of Peter and Marla Neeson, BA in Supply Chain Operations with a minor in Com-munications cum laude from Miami University of Ohio

David B. Nelson, Jr., son of David B. Nelson and Alyson Nelson, MBA from LaSalle University

Jennie Marie Patterson, daughter of Samuel and De-idre Patterson, BA in International Studies cum laude and BA in Spanish cum laude from Spelman College

George M. Riter, Jr., son of George M. and Nicole M. Riter, BSBA from Elon University

League member, Steven Ronning, son of Randy and Nancy Ronning, MBA from the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business

League member Yasha Khatib Shahidi, JD from Rutgers Law

League member Bill Shotzbarger, JD magna cum laude from Syracuse University College of Law

Philip Jay Steinberg, son of Carol and Rob Steinberg, International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies with honors from Colgate University

Scott Woodmansee, son of Ronald I. Woodmansee, BS in nursing cum laude from Villanova University

League member Alexander A. Valiga, son of Richard E. and Elaine Valiga and brother of Richard M. Valiga and Christine A. Valiga, BS in Biomedical Engineer-ing magna cum laude from Drexel University

Allison M. Wortley, daughter of Kenneth R. and Col-leen M. Wortley, Scottish Master of Arts (Honours) joint degree in Art History and Management from University of Saint Andrews, Scotland, UK

Tyler Nicole Williams, daughter of Caesar and Ka-trina Williams, from the William Penn Charter School and will attend the University of Pennsylvania

Kaitlyn Young, granddaughter of Robert N. Young, BS in Human Ecology from College of the Atlantic

Tara Young, granddaughter of Robert N. Young, from Souderton Area High School and will attend Eliza-bethtown College

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Guiding Your Candidate through the MeMbership Process

NEW MEMBERS ELECTED TO THE LEAGUEACTIVE ProposerJoseph C. Beres, MD Louis A. PetroniRetired

Albert C. Boris III James M. Papada IIIDirector, Deutsche Bank Alex Brown

Howard Brod Brownstein Sheldon H. EveloffPresident, The Brownstein Corporation

Frank A. Burke, Jr. Robert C. Sergott, MDRetired

Francis C. Carroll Joseph F. Slabinski IIIVice President, Sales, EPC, Inc.

Steven L. Carter Craig SniderOwner, President, Carter Alloys Company

Donald Wayne Delson Hersh KozlovRetired

Angelo M. DiBello, MD Louis A. PetroniDoctor, Self Employed

Brian K. Fitzpatrick Michael T. BlackPresident and CEO, LoanLogics, Inc.

John F. Leonard Scott A. LeonardOwner, The Streamwood Company

Louis Librandi David J. RussellPartner, Deloitte Consulting

Dominic J. Marziani Charles Frederick Webster, Jr.Principal, Marziani and Associates, Architects

Daniel McDade Daniel L. CaramanicoSenior Account Executive, Maersk Line

Jeffrey W. Mitchell, Jr. Wayne A. LigatoManaging Director, The Siegfriend Group, LLP

ProposerAlan Mittelman John Wanamaker-LeasMember, Partner, Spector Gadon and Rosen, P.C.

Alexander Montanaro Margaret P. DuckettRegional DirectorBoehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Edmund Moore, Jr. Christopher WolfingtonChairman and CEO, Clutch

Kevin O’Hara James K. PaulGlobal Sales Leader, IBM Corporation

Bartholomew W. O’Malley, Jr., MD Harry C. RosenbergChairman of Head and Neck Department and Full Professor, University of Pennsylvania

Keith A. Orris John A. FrySVP Corporate Relations/Economic DevelopmentDrexel University

William Lincoln Willis Shipp Suzanne M. PratowskiVice President, Business DevelopmentWells Fargo Bank, NA

John J. Siliquini, Sr., MD Michael HoltM.D., Keystone Eye Associates

Thomas J. Spearing III David L. RichterPresident, Project Management Group (Americas)Hill International, Inc.

Frank M. Stulb Harry C. RosenbergPresident, L. F. Driscoll Co.

Diann Tyler Dr. Karen LawsonPresident, Everest Home Mortgage, LLC

ProposerErol Veznedaroglu, MD Daniel V. Schidlow, MDChair, Department of NeurosurgeryCapital Health System

ACTIVE/HEREDITARYLorraine Jaeger Sterling Wilson L. SmithOwner, Sterling Interiors

JUNIORAlex Gushner Alexander HankinAssistant Buyer, Boyds Philadelphia

Kathryn Rose Hester Bradley H. AbramsonAssociate Attorney, Clark Hill PLC

Michael M. Nelson Elijah DornstreichManaging Partner, DFDR Consulting LLC

Michael Post Thomas C. RogersVice President, M&T Bank

Michael M. Straubel Robert J. BushDirector of Business DevelopmentCornerstone Advisors Asset Management

JUNIOR/HEREDITARYEric T. Holt Michael HoltManager, Holt Logistics Corp.

Joshua Jacobs Neal A. JacobsStudent, Villanova Law School

Lindsay A. Muller Gary W. Muller, MDSenior Product Manager – MarketingAuxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Kyle Smith Robert P. SmithSales and Marketing TraineeLegrand North American

With the recent increase in interest in membership at the League, Can-didates are seeing a six to nine month process from posting to election If you would like to help expedite your Candidate’s proposal through the process, we recommend the following

When your Candidate submits their proposal for membership, encour-

age them to submit the entire proposal complete with their essay and all six sponsors listed If your Candidate is having trouble identifying six sponsors, please direct them to the Membership Department, who can help him/her connect with members he/she knows

We also encourage you to bring your Candidate to various Union League functions, particularly patriotic events, to highlight the history of the institution and our key values

If you have any questions regarding setting your Candidate up for success

in membership, please contact Anne Marie McCall, Membership Director at 215-587-5576.

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Oysters & Beer Happy Hour in Mise en Place

Fridays in September 11, 18, 25Fridays in October 9, 16, 23, 30Wednesday, November 25 (Thanksgiving Eve)

Reservations not required

After Happy Hour be sure to join us in the Café or 1862 for dinner!

SUMMER DINING HOURS July Fourth Holiday• Sunday, June 28 through Monday, July 6 – 1862 closed for

maintenance and repairs• Thursday, July 2 through Monday, July 6 – Founders breakfast closed • Wednesday, July 1 through Monday, July 6 – Founders lunch closed • Thursday, July 2 – Founders dinner closed, No Lobster Night• Friday, July 3 through Monday, July 6 – League House closed

July and August• Every Sunday in July and August and September 6 and

September 13 – Café closed • Monday, June 29 and every Monday in July and August;

Monday, September 7 – 1862 closed• Sunday, August 2 through Sunday, August 9 – Café closed

for maintenance and repairs• Thursday, August 27 – Last Lobster Night

Labor Day Weekend• Friday, September 4 – 1862 and Founders lunch closed• Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7 – League House closed

BREAKFAST IN FOUNDERSDo you have a morning business meeting? For groups up to 12, start

your morning off right with breakfast in the Benson Room Enjoy a deli-cious breakfast for $15 95 AV is not permitted

For more information, please contact Katie Sacchetta at [email protected].

All you can eat lobster every Thursday through August 27!

Due to the holiday, there is no Lobster Night Thursday, July 2

The last Lobster night on August 27 will be in Lincoln Hall featuring the Mark Teague Trio!

Price: $51.00

Enjoy Premium Wine selections by Carl for only $40.00

For reservations, please call the Concierge at 215-587-6459 or log on to www.unionleague.org.

For parties larger than 12, please call Katie Sacchetta at 215-587-5571 or email [email protected].

THE LOBSTERS ARE BACK!FROM 5:00 TO 8:30PM

Provided by Michelle LordiEvery Tuesday night from

July 7 to September 16:00pm to 9:00pm

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For reservations, please call the Concierge at 215-587-6459

or log on to www.unionleague.org.

WINE DINNERS IN

SASSICAIA AND CO.Thursday, September 17 at 6:00pm

Begin the evening with cock-tails and then a five-course dinner with wine pairings.

Price: $225.00

PETER MICHAEL Thursday, September 24 at 6:00pm

Peter Michael’s team will join the evening and provide a firsthand experience of these outstanding wines. Enjoy cocktails and a five-course dinner with wine pairings.

Price: $250.00

CAKEBREAD WINE DINNER IN FOUNDERS Thursday, October 8

This fantastic wine dinner includes a five-course meal with exceptional wine!

Price: $195.00


HENTLEY FARM WINE DINNER IN CELLAR 62Thursday, October 15

Thanks to League member, Don Caldwell, we will have a fantastic five-course meal

with expertly paired wines from Hentley Farm.

Price: $195.00


TAILGATECelebrate every Sunday home game with a buffet of your Philly favorites and draft beer specials! Tailgate begins 2 hours prior to game time.

Sunday, September 20 Dallas Cowboys at 4:25pm

Sunday, October 11New Orleans Saints at 1:00pm

PRICE: $24.95

Enjoy hand rolled sushi by Zento at

Junior Happy Hour

Wednesdays, July 1 and August 12 from 5:30 to 9:30pm

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HAPPY HOUR Monday – Friday

from 5:00 to 6:00pm

Enjoy 1/2 price small plates

Famous Cheese Steak Spring Rolls $5.50

Crispy Calamari $6.50

Tomato Salad $6.00

Oysters on the Half Shell $9.00

Shrimp Cocktail $7.00

PRIME RIB

NIGHTEvery Thursday night in the Café, enjoy all you can eat prime rib for only $26.95

Monday, September 28 Get your team ready and take on the UL Staff team!

Prizes will be awarded each round!

Questions start at 7:00pm

QUIZZO with

Johnny Goodtimescoming this fall

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE CAFÉ

Tuesday Night is LADIES NIGHT 6:00 – 7:00pm in the CAFÉ

DiorJuly 14

Dior will show you the latest beauty tips.

Dress It Up! July 28

Learn how to make your own salad dressings at home!

Stella and DotAugust 18

Get a head start on your fall accessories!

Complimentary programs are from 6:00 to 7:00pm. Reservations are encouraged. After the programs, please dine with us in the Café Meredith or 1862 by Martin Hamann!

HOW TO MAKE DINING RESERVATIONSLog on to www.unionleague.org, call or email the Concierge at 215-587-6459, [email protected].

Brunch at the Bungalow

Every Sunday in July and August from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Enjoy a delicious à la carte menu!


“ I love having lunch and business meetings together at 1862 The service is gracious and efficient and it does not matter if I have 45 minutes or 90 minutes, I always have a delicious lunch with privacy, beautiful surroundings and plenty of time to conduct business at hand!”

– Linda Knox, 20 year member

“ Lunch at 1862 is one of my favorite experiences as a League member Whether I am hosting a colleague, meeting a friend or celebrating an anniversary, it’s always a special occasion My husband and I were recently surprised by the kitchen with a yolk and truffled ravioli that has to be my favorite 1862 bite of all time!”

– Amber M Mallon, 5 year member

“ Lunch in 1862 is a guaranteed gastronomic experience The food is exceptional, the ambiance perfect for any occasion and the service and attention to detail make it memorable For me, when I want to have that special lunch it is always 1862 by Martin Hamann”

– Danny Liberatoscioli, 9 year member

“ The ambience is warm and inviting, the food is exceptional 1862 is a special place for a special lunch ”

– Susanne S Shuster, 3 year member

“ In a city with varied and impressive dining options, 1862 continues to excel because there is a guarantee of the combination of first-class dining, service, ambiance and decorum ”

– President Gregory P Montanaro, 14 year member

“I go to 1862 when it has to be perfect ” – Antoinette Robbins, 3 year member

For reservations, please log on to www.unionleague.org, email [email protected] or call the Concierge at 215-587-6459.

Enjoy a fantastic lunch experience in 1862 by Martin Hamann –

we look forward to serving you!

Lunch service in July and August is available Tuesday through Friday from 11:45am to 2:00pm

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Foundations and LibraryVoted BEST CITY CLUB in the COUNTRY

FOUNDATIONS AND LIBRARYthe Union League of Philadelphia

The Abraham Lincoln Foundation A The Scholarship Foundation B The Youth Work Foundation

LIBRARY HOUR City Abandoned: Charting the Loss of Civic Institutions in Philadelphia

With the photographs in this book, Vincent Feld-man offers Philadelphians a testament of who we were, who we are, and who we are likely to become Some of his subjects have succumbed to neglect or demolition (the Ridge Avenue Farmers’ Market); some have been successfully rehabilitated to new uses (the Victory Building); while others remain in limbo in their ruined states – their futures far from

secure “Feldman is not the kind of photographer who shoots and runs An old-school craftsman, he uses a large-format view camera much like the one Mathew Brady hauled around to record the devastation of the Civil War Feldman then retreats to the darkroom to print his images on paper, rendering them with such precision that bricks and stones appear to leap from the page in three-dimensional relief,” said Inga Saffron, Phila-delphia Inquirer. Feldman is a lifelong resident of Philadelphia His work is held in the Philadelphia Museum of Art and in museums and private collections internationally He is a Master Lecturer in photography at the University of the Arts Copies of the book will be available for purchase When: Thursday, August 6

The Real Watergate Scandal; Collusion, Conspiracy, and the Plot to Bring Nixon Down

An aging judge about to step down Aggressive prosecutors friendly with the judge A disgraced president A nation that had already made up its mind The Watergate trials were a legal mess, and now, with the discovery of new documents that reveal shocking misconduct by prosecutors and judges alike, former Nixon staffer and Union League member Geoff Shepard has a convincing case that

the wrongdoing of these history-making trials was actually a bigger scandal than the Watergate scandal itself Shepard is a lawyer best known for his work on the Nixon White House staff and his subsequent efforts to document policy initiatives of the Nixon administration Copies of the book will be available for purchase When: Wednesday, September 16

A Special Library Hour with Cokie Roberts in partnership with The Museum of the American RevolutionWednesday, July 29 at 6:00pm

Journalist, news agent and political commentator Cokie Roberts will discuss her latest book, Capital Dames: The Civil War and the Women of Washington, 1848-1868. In this engrossing and informative companion to her New York Times bestsellers Founding Mothers and Ladies of Liberty, Cokie Roberts marks the sesquicentennial of the Civil War by offering a riveting look at Washington, D.C. and the experiences, influence, and contributions of its women. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Cocktails: 6:00pm • Program: 6:30pmThere is no charge to attend the program. Guests are invited.

For reservations, please call Activities at 215-587-5565 or log on to www.unionleague.org.

LIBRARY HOUR PROGRAMSCocktails: 6:00pm, Program: 6:30pm

There is no charge to attend the program. Guests are invited.

For reservations, please contact Activities at 215-587-5565 or [email protected].

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The annual Golf Classic will be on Friday, October 16. Mark your calendars now!

The Golf Classic will be at our own Union League Golf Club at Torresdale. Space is limited; reserve early!

For more information about the Golf Classic, please contact Kira Foley-Tuzman at 215-587-6455 or [email protected].

Save the Date!Save the Date!

Thank you to our founding members of the Founders Circle!

It was a great kick-off for this new benefactors group of the Abraham Lincoln Foundation. We look forward to an exciting year ahead and hope you will all rejoin, and bring your friends in as well!

For more information or to join the Founders Circle, please contact Kira Foley-Tuzman, Director of Development and Administration at 215-587-6455 or [email protected].

To learn more about the new class of scholars, visit our website at www.ulheritagecenter.org.

The Scholarship Foundation welcomed eight new young scholars into the Union League community on May 27 at the Scholarship Awards Ceremony. The 2015 Union League Scholars were awarded a total of $210,000 towards their pursuit of higher education at their respective college of choice.

2014 - 2015 SCHOLARS

BenjaminFogwellVirginia Tech

JosephBlaisseLa Salle University

AlexaIannaceAmerican University

AlecAltmanPenn StateUniversity

KeriSalanikVillanova University

AshleyKloterDeSalesUniversity

JaredMayPenn StateUniversity

JonathanKleinhenzLehighUniversity

VOLUME 2 [ NUMBER 7 [ JULY – AUGUST 2015

A MESSAGE from CLUB MANAGER SANDEE CATALDIWe were honored to

have Miss Haussman hit the first official shot off the first tee for the opening day of the golf

course on May 28. Charlie Seravalli, Dan Jones, Michael Cole, Tom Holt, Jr. and Ken Rodgers, our Torresdale/Union League Board, were also in attendance and hit ceremonial shots.

There has been a lot of positive feedback from our members who are using the pool. We have a limited but

tasty menu, which has been created by Chef Ed Vadden for the “Poolside Café.”

The weather was very good to us this past Friday, which helped make the Nine and Dine a great success. We had 50 members participate, who graciously expressed that the service and menu were over and above their expectations.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Torresdale members who have now joined The

Union League: Joseph C. Beres, MD, Francis Carroll, Angelo M. DiBello, MD, Eric T. Holt, Dominic J. Marziani, Daniel McDade, John J. Siliquini, MD and Richard Vanni, MD.

Please check the website for upcoming events at Torresdale. We look forward to seeing you.

Please feel free to call or email me with any concerns or questions you may have.

DON’T FORGET SPECIAL EVENTS AT TORRESDALE!Looking for an interesting place to host your next company golf outing? Wedding? Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Look no further – Torresdale is the perfect place to wow your friends, colleagues and associates!

For more information, contact Ann Markowitz at 215-587-5574 or email: [email protected].

ON PAR with DIRECTOR of GOLF SEAN PLAMERTorresdale has been

a busy place this past month! Since we opened on May 28, over 2,000 rounds of golf have been

played at Torresdale. Members and their guests have given rave reviews for the newly restored Donald Ross golf course and our crew is continually improving every aspect of Torresdale on a daily basis.

To date over 490 different members have accessed our website over 6,000 times to book tee times, instruction,

or register for golf events. My staff has enjoyed teaching a wide variety of Union League members that are new to the game, and some who just want to fine tune their swings to lower their scores. We have started things at Torresdale with fantastic momentum and things will not slow down any time soon!

Please come and enjoy the newest and most popular amenity of the Union League!

THE UNION LEAGUE GOLF CLUB AT TORRESDALE www.unionleague.org

NEW to GOLF?The Union League Golf Club at Tor-

resdale is a great place to get started in the game of golf. The golf professional team at Torresdale is ready and able to help you with all of your golfing needs.

Our professionals are providing top-notch golf instruction to players of all ability levels and ages. Our Men’s, Ladies’ and Junior Golf Clinics are taking off and participation is steadily increasing each week. During these clinics, our professionals provide detailed instruction for the group, but are also able to spend one-on-one time to customize their instruction to meet specific needs. This is not only a great way to improve your golf game, but also, it affords the opportunity to meet new friends and golfing companions for the years ahead. Please keep in mind that golf instruction is not only available in a group clinic setting - our professionals are available for one-on-one instruction as well. We are able to design an individual lesson program that will allow any golfer to make great strides towards improving their golf game.

If it’s the latest golf equipment you crave, our team at Torresdale can also help you with all of your custom fitting needs and questions. Our profession-als are certified club fitters through companies such as Titleist, TaylorMa-de, Callaway, PING and more. Using the latest launch monitor technology coupled with years of club fitting ex-perience, our knowledgeable staff will undoubtedly find the best clubs for you or a member of your family to improve or get started in the game of golf. Not only do our professionals schedule individual fittings, we also host Fitting Days where representatives/experts from each major equipment company spend the day with us on our beautiful practice facility.

As a new golfer, many players find playing on the golf course to be

intimidating. Our beautiful course at the Union League Golf Club at Torres-dale has variety that can accommodate players of all types. With our multiple sets of tees, beginning golfers will find our golf course welcoming to their golf game, just as golf course architect, Donald Ross intended it nearly a cen-tury ago.

Looking to make new friends and enjoy some casual competition? Look no further than the Couples 9 and Dine at Torresdale. These fantastic events cater to our casual golfing couples that may be looking for a great date night. An evening of golf capped off by cock-tails and a wonderful meal prepared by our culinary team is a great way to meet other members of the Union League in a casual and fun setting. Couples 9 and Dine events are held every other Friday evening with golf beginning at 5:45pm.

A fantastic selection of Torresdale merchandise is available for purchase at the Golf Shop. New items are arriving each week so make sure to stop by often and purchase your favorites!

For more information or to purchase apparel and merchandise, please contact Tori Valente at [email protected].

POOL HOURSTuesday – Sunday

from Noon to 8:00pmPool closes September 7

POOL SNACK BAR SCHEDULE

Tuesday – Sunday:11:00am to 7:00pm

July – August 2015

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED at TORRESDALE?League members are entitled to five

(5) rounds of golf at Torresdale per year. Regardless of your level of play we welcome all members to join the fun! The golf team enjoys working with all skill levels and encourages you to re-serve for lessons, clinics, tournaments and tee times. A special invitation is extended to all non-golf members to experience Torresdale during one of our great golf events. Participation in these events does not count towards one of the five rounds to which League members are entitled.

Couples 9 and DineA 9-Hole event tailored towards casu-

al golf, cocktails and dining. This event makes for a great date night! Couples 9 and Dine is at Torresdale every other Friday evening beginning at 5:45pm.

Stag DaysMen’s Stag Days are a great way to

showcase our amenities. These 1-day events are great for entertaining on our beautiful course and providing service that is second to none. Members are permitted to bring one or three guests.

Tee Times at TorresdaleTo schedule your tee times please log

on to www.unionleague.org and click on Tee Times at Torresdale. This will connect you to our golf reservation system ForeTees. From there mem-bers can schedule tee times, lessons, tournaments etc. This is a valuable tool which will help customize your golf experience at Torresdale. All members are encouraged to log on to keep up to date with golf news and to stay a part of the action. See you on the greens!

FROM the CADDIE YARD with CADDIE MASTERS JESSE CORBETT and ED WEBSTERWe are almost one month into our

new golf season at the Union League Golf Club at Torresdale. The support for the caddie program has been very positive! We have had a staggering amount of caddie requests in these first few weeks, after re-launching the

caddie program. The average daily caddie usage has tripled compared to last season!

We are focusing on mentoring young students from the area schools and the community to represent our caddie program. Establishing a caddie program can have challenges when training young people, however the willingness of the membership to assist us in the process has been overwhelmingly supportive so far in this new season. Thank you so much for supporting the caddie program!

Are you interested in using a caddie for your next round? Here are some of the basics when requesting caddies for your round. When reserving a tee time in Foretees use the “CDY” selection when choosing your mode of transportation. Would you prefer to ride instead of walking? No worries - we have you covered! Just choose the Forecaddie option “CFC.” Using a

Forecaddie can be extremely helpful to assist in spotting balls, raking bunkers, club selection and maintaining a good pace of play. Just think if you are entertaining clients or friends the positive impact a caddie can have in making your round more enjoyable.

2015 Suggested Caddie Rates• Honor Caddie (Red Cap)

$65.00 per bag plus tip• Intermediate Caddie (Blue Cap)

$55.00 per bag plus tip• Beginner Caddie (Grey Cap)

$45.00 per bag plus tip• Forecaddie $30.00 per bag plus tip

All caddies must be paid in cash after the conclusion of each round.

Thanks for supporting the caddie program at The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected].

CONSTRUCTION

IS UNDERWAY!

Construction to the

Clubhouse is in progress!

In order to maintain a safe

job site, we ask members

and guests to please

refrain from visiting the

Clubhouse.

TEMPORARYENTRANCE

Due to construction, the

temporary entrance to

the parking lot is located

on Frankford Avenue.

Gates open at 6:45am

and close daily at 8:00pm.

THE UNION LEAGUE GOLF CLUB AT TORRESDALE3801 Grant AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19114

July 3 Couples 9 and Dine (5:45pm Shotgun Start)

July 11 – 12 Men’s Senior Club Championship

July 17 Couples 9 and Dine (5:45pm Shotgun Start)

July 18 Union League/Torresdale Member/Member (1:00pm Shotgun)

July 22 Men’s Stag Day (1:00pm Shotgun)

July 25 Father-Son Tournament

July 31 Couples 9 and Dine

QuestionsFor questions regarding your membership access, rules and policies at

Torresdale, and questions regarding the golf program, please refer to our “2015 Blue Book” located on the League’s website under the Torresdale section. This was created to help answer any questions regarding golf at Torresdale and we hope you will find it useful.

We are also happy to assist you with tee times and questions by phone

or in person. Please call the Golf Shop at Torresdale at 215-824-2155 or Torresdale’s main number which is 215-637-7500 if our Golf Shop line is busy. See you on the greens!

COMMITTEE MEETINGSJULY

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League House Closed

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5:30pm Investment Club #3

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5:30pm One Percenters Happy Hour

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Noon Benson Birthday Lunch

6:00pm Live Music at The Bungalow

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5:30pm New Member Orientation

6:00pm Ladies Night – Dior6:00pm Live Music

at The Bungalow

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5:30pm Public Affairs: Frederick Hess


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1:00pm ULBLF Golf Outing6:00pm Ladies Night

– Salad Dressing6:00pm Live Music

at The Bungalow

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7:30am BLF AM Connections11:30am Cricket Groundhog

Table5:30pm Entrepreneurs

Roundtable

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7:30am Business Leadership Symposium

4:30pm Investment Club #2

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7:30am BLF AM Connections6:00pm Civil War Roundtable

Rod & Gun Trip

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7:30am BLF AM Connections5:15pm New Member

Induction Dinner 5:30pm BLF PM Connections6:00pm Library Hour

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Noon Hearth Club5:00pm Lobster Night

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Noon Hearth Club Noon Investment Club #15:00pm Lobster Night6:00pm Herb Dinner

in Mise en Place 6:30pm Dance Club Dinner

at Nunzio’s

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Noon Hearth Club5:00pm Lobster Night5:30pm One Percenters

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Noon Hearth Club5:00pm Lobster Night

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7:30am BLF AM Connections11:45am REAL 5:00pm Prospective Member

Reception5:30pm Junior Happy Hour

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Noon Hearth Club 12:30pm Tennis at Philadelphia

Cricket Club

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League House Closed

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Saturday July 4 League House Closed

Sunday July 5,League House Closed10:30am Brunch at The Bungalow

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Sunday, July 1210:30am Brunch at

The Bungalow

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Sunday, July 1911:00am Culinary Union

Brunch at The Bungalow

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Sunday, July 2610:30am Brunch at

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Admissions 7/7 – 4:30pmBoard 7/28 – Noon Member Relations 7/30 – Noon

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY

Provided by Michelle Lordi

July 7 to September 1Every Tuesday night from

6:00pm to 9:00pm

COMMITTEE MEETINGSAUGUST

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY

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5:00pm Prospective Member Reception

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6:00pm American Legion Post #405

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5:30pm New Member Orientation

6:00pm Ladies Night – Stella and Dot


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7:30am BLF AM Connections 6:30pm Culinary Union

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7:30am BLF AM Connections11:30am Cricket Groundhog

Luncheon 5:30pm Entrepreneurs

Roundtable 5:30pm Junior Happy Hour6:00pm Yacht Club

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7:30am Business Leadership Symposium

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7:30am BLF AM Connections6:00pm Anniversary

Reception

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Noon Coast Guard Luncheon Noon Hearth Club Luncheon 12:30pm Tennis at

Germantown Cricket5:00pm Lobster Night 5:30pm Prime Rib Night 6:00pm Library Hour

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11:30am Public Affairs Archbishop Charles Chaput

Noon Hearth Club Luncheon 5:00pm Lobster Night5:30pm Prime Rib Night

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11:00am Leap Into Science Noon Hearth Club

Luncheon 5:00pm Lobster Night5:30pm Prime Rib Night

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Noon Hearth Club Luncheon

5:00pm Last Lobster Night in Lincoln Hall

5:30pm Prime Rib Night

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Sunday, August 2 10:30am Brunch at

The Bungalow

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Sunday, August 910:30am Brunch at

The Bungalow5:00pm Lincoln Table

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The Bungalow

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9:00am Civil War Roundtable Trip

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The Bungalow

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The Bungalow

Admissions 8/4 – 4:30pmBoard 8/25 – Noon

THE LAST LOBSTER NIGHT OF 2015!AUGUST 27 IN LINCOLN HALL FROM 5:00 TO 8:30PM Price: $51.00 all you can eat • For reservations, please call the Concierge or log on to www.unionleague.org

www.unionleague.org Bungalow Opening

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Torresdale Pool Opening

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www.unionleague.org Scholarship Awards CeremonyVoted BEST CITY CLUB in the COUNTRY

Upcoming Events Voted BEST CITY CLUB in the COUNTRY JULY – AUGUST 2015

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AFFINITY CLUBSBIBLE CLUB

We will resume our meetings in September For more information, please contact Roger Herrell at [email protected]

or Elie Haupt at [email protected]

CULINARY UNION Sunday Brunch at The Bungalow

Join your CU friends for a fabulous à la carte Brunch BYOB Event Limited to Culinary Union members and one guest This event (hosted by Rosa Cucchia and Phil Franks and organized by Mitch Sargen) is limited to 20 people No cancellations When: Sunday, July 19 at 11:00am

Summer BBQ Dine Around at Fette Sau We will enjoy an assortment of BBQ meats like beef brisket and St

Louis style ribs along with traditional accompaniments like baked beans and coleslaw Fette Sau specializes in dry-rubbed meats, all smoked in-house Thanks to Laura Arieta and Jonathan Zola for organizing When: Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30pmWhere: Fette Sau, 1208 Frankford AvePrice: $40 00 for CU member and spouse/guest; $47 00 for non-members (Cash bar)

Culinary Union Dine Around in Montgomery CountyGreat fun and great food await you as you experience an authentic,

superior Thai cuisine dine-around! Join your Culinary Union friends at The White Elephant in Huntingdon Valley BYOB to enhance your dining experience Thanks to Nan and Harry Sears for organizing When: Sunday, September 20 at 5:00pmWhere: The White Elephant in Huntingdon ValleyPrice: $44 00 inclusive per person

Holy Smoked!Join your CU friends as our team of chefs makes us a very special dinner

highlighting the League’s recently installed smoker We will start with a smoked cocktail and hors d’oeuvres and finish our feast with a three-course smoked dinner This unique event is sure to be a hit so be sure to reserve early! We look forward to seeing you! Thanks to Rich and Eva Henss for organizing When: Friday, October 2 at 6:30pmPrice: $75 00 for CU members and spouse/guest; $90 00 for all others

Save the DateWe will have an exciting, scenic fall Bucks County Pot Luck Open House

at the magnificent home of Maureen and Tim O’Connor When: Sunday, October 4 from 1:00 to 5:00pm

For more information, please contact Mitchell Sargen at [email protected].

What’s Going on at the LeagueUPCOMING EVENTS

September will be a very important time for the city of Philadelphia as it hosts the 8th World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis’ first visit to the United States. Ap-proximately 1.5 million people will make their way to the Philadelphia region for the Papal Mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sunday, September 27.

Join fellow League members and guests at a luncheon this

August where Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will give us insight on this historic Papal visit and its impact on the Church. Archbishop Chaput will also be presented with the prestigious Union League Bowl.

Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Archbishop of Philadel-

phia in 2011. He was installed as the 13th bishop and ninth archbishop of Philadelphia in September of that year. He served the Holy See as an Apostolic Visitor to U.S. seminaries (2005-2006), the Diocese of Toowoomba, Australia (2007), the Legion of Christ for Canada and the U.S. (2009-2010). In February, 2014, he was appointed to the Pontifical Council for the Laity by Pope Francis. He is the author of two books.

Reception: 11:30am • Lunch: Noon • Price: $42.00

For reservations, please call Activities at

215-587-5565 or log on to www.unionleague.org.

the Public Affairs Committeepresents

MOST REVEREND CHARLES J. CHAPUT, O.F.M. CAP.

Archbishop of Philadelphia Thursday, August 13

Insight of the Papal Visit and Its Impact on the Church and Beyond

DANCE CLUBJuly Dance Dinner

Please join your fellow Dance Club members at Nunzio’s BYOB in Collin-gswood, NJ Nunzio’s Ristorante has become a South Jersey favorite for lo-cal diners, with most weekends requiring advance reservations Chef and owner Nunzio Patruno’s passion has not changed since the restaurant’s inception So make your reservation for this wonderful dinner experience!When: Thursday, July 16 at 6:30pm Where: Nunzio Ristorante Rustico, 706 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ Price: à la carte dinner and bring your own wine

For more information, please contact Alexandra Withers at 856-858-1284.

GOLF CLUBWhite Manor Tuesday, July 7 Huntingdon Valley Tuesday, July 14Manufacturers Tuesday, July 21 Bidermann Wednesday, August 5Cedar Brook Wednesday, August 19

For more information, please contact Jon Kolle at [email protected].

GRAND CRUSave the Date – A Zinfindel/Primativo EveningWhen: Tuesday, September 8

INVESTMENT CLUB #1We will have a presentation from an outside speaker on Alternative

Investments When: Thursday, July 16 at 11:45am

For information, contact Romy Diaz at [email protected] or Roy Shubert at [email protected].

INVESTMENT CLUB #2We are looking for members to join the liveliest and most convivial

group of bulls and bears you will ever meet If you want to laugh, learn and invest, please join us at our next meeting We will not meet in August When: Wednesday, July 15 at 5:00pm

INVESTMENT CLUB #3We are looking for new members to join us We always meet after in the

Café to discuss and rejoice in our returns! We will not meet in August When: Monday, July 20 at 5:30pm

For more information, please contact Lou DiCocco at [email protected].

LA TRAVIATA OPERA CLUBNOT A FAN of WAGNER? You could become one by joining LT! The

La Traviata Opera Club is opening their fall season with an outstanding German theme, featuring a Wagner presentation and performance, plus an early Oktoberfest The walls and ceilings of the Union League will be shaken by the powerful voice of the worldly renowned soprano, Maria Russo, who will also share her insights into the world of the controversial composer Wagner The festival will include authentic Bavarian foods such as bratwurst, pork roast, and a variety of German beers Come join us for a fabulous evening of food, drink and music!When: Friday, September 18 at 7:00pm Price: $75 00 for members; $90 00 for non members

REAL ESTATE CLUBthe ULRE Mission: To be the most respected resource for communica-tion of all real estate related information vital in propelling and expand-ing our community into the future as well as professional development, while building long term relationships and making friends in a relaxed atmosphere

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Frederick Hess is Director of Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. As an educator, political scientist and author, he has studied K-12 and higher education to develop his practical and achievable guide to solving critical issues facing and hobbling American education. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Government, as well as a M.Ed. in Teaching

and Curriculum, from Harvard University.

HE WILL DISCUSS:Common Core • The role of for-profits in education

No Child Left Behind • Education philanthropySchool costs • Productivity

Come out to hear astute observations and imaginative, yet practical solutions regarding what teachers can do to improve education in America. Guests are welcome – bring a teacher!

PRICE: $35.00 includes food stations with drinks by signature

Guests are welcome and encouraged.For reservations, please call Activities at


the Public Affairs Committee presentsGuerrilla Teaching: What Teachers Can Do

This Minute to Improve Education in America

FREDERICK HESSAuthor of The Cage-Busting Teacher

Tuesday, July 21 at 5:30pm

the Public Affairs Committee presents “The National Constitution Center:

A Powerful Vision of Freedom”

JEFFREY ROSEN President and CEO of the

National Constitution Center

Wednesday, September 30

Jeffrey Rosen is President and CEO of the National Constitution Center, a professor at The George Washington University Law School and a journalist whose essays and commentaries have appeared in The New York Times Maga-zine, on NPR and in The New Yorker. The Chicago Tribune named him one of the

10 best magazine journalists in America and he received the 2012 Golden Pen Award from the Legal Writing Institute. For the past 14 years, he has served as a moderator at The Aspen Institute, and moderates panels and conducts seminars on technology, the Constitution, privacy, and free speech. He is also an author of several books.

Reception: 11:45am • Lunch and program: NoonPrice: $40.00

Guests are welcome and encouraged.For reservations, please call Activities at


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real (Real Estate At Lunch)All are welcome to join this forum as we meet on the first Wednesday of

every month for the REAL (Real Estate at Lunch), which has a “member” spotlight as well as special guests relevant to the current marketplace top-ics Come and enjoy, bring guests and make friends while discussing all areas of the market from people with shared interests who are making it happen Limited to member and one guest Reservations are required We will not meet in August When: Wednesday, July 1 at 11:45amPrice: $20 00

ROD AND GUNThe Annual Rod & Gun Club Fly Fishing Outing at the Pohoqualine Club

This is a spectacular outing! The invitation has been expended for up to 8 to 10 guests This outing will include dinner Wednesday evening, overnight lodging at the Pohoqualine clubhouse, breakfast, lunch and excellent fly fishing on Thursday When: July 22 – 23 Where: McMichaels Creek in the PoconosPrice: $175 00

For more information, please email Mark Chehi at [email protected].

Trap Shooting – Give It A ShotThe Rod and Gun Club has arranged for the Union League to partici-

pate in the County Club Trap League This is an opportunity for those familiar with trap shooting to enjoy friendly competition and meet new friends The current schedule is posted on the website

For more information, please contact Jerry Anders at [email protected] or call 215-864-7003.

SKI CLUBAspen – Snowmass Colorado

Four mountains: 5,300 acres of terrain, two towns, Ski-in ski-out! We will be staying in Snowmass Village at the Stonebridge Inn with a condo option at the adjoining Terrace House Condominiums - all two blocks from the restaurants of Snowmass Village and an easy free bus ride to Aspen and the other two mountains More information on the website When: February 27 to March 5Price: $1,799 00 inclusive per person (double occupancy)

TENNISAll levels of play are welcome Please note that game fees are $30 00

this season Reservations and tennis whites required Where: Philadelphia Cricket ClubWhen: Thursday, July 2 with lunch by signature at 12:30pm and Match Play at 2:00pm

Where: Germantown Cricket ClubWhen: Thursday, August 6 with lunch by signature at 12:30pm and Match Play at 2:00pm

For more information, please contact Stewart Vockel at [email protected].

YACHT CLUBCaribbean BBQ at Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia

Please join the ULYC as we dine with the CYC members for a Caribbean buffet dinner under the stars with live music and drinks by signature When: Wednesday, August 12 at 6:00pmPrice: $30 00

For more information, please contact Katie Hall at [email protected].

THE ARMED SERVICES COUNCILpresents

COAST GUARD BIRTHDAY honoringRear Admiral Stephen P. Metruck, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District Thursday, August 6 at 11:30am

Rear Admiral Stephen P. Metruck is overall responsible for the full range of Coast Guard maritime safety and security missions carried out in the mid-Atlantic region from central New Jersey through North Carolina. Rear Admiral Metruck leads 67 units made up of 2,475 active duty members, 1010 reservists, 6,800 Aux-

iliary members, and 120 civilians. Rear Admiral Metruck will be presented with the Union League Bowl.PRICE: $40.00

AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY honoring Lt. Gen. Bradley A. HeitholdFriday, September 18

Lt. Gen. Bradley A. Heithold is the Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Florida, the Air Force component of U.S. Special Opera-tions Command with approximately 19,000 active-duty, Reserve, Air National Guard and civilian professionals. AFSOC provides Air Force special operations forces for

worldwide deployment and assignment to unified combatant commanders. Reception: 11:30am • Lunch: Noon • Price: $45.00 inclusive


SINATRAA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONFriday, October 9 at 6:15pm

The Pops will commemorate the “Chairman of the Board” on his 100th birthday! Take a musical journey with classic tunes from “Ol” Blue Eyes,” and other hits from the life and times of Frank Sinatra.Price: $142.00 inclusive

Includes:• Dinner buffet in Founders with plated appetizer,

selection of entrée choices and plated dessert• Choice of wine with dinner• Center Orchestra seating in

Verizon Hall, Showtime is 8:00pm


BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FORUMmission: We are dedicated to enhancing you and your business We accomplish this by providing exclusive networking, meaningful relation-ships and unique resources

Business Leadership Symposium We spend countless hours attending networking events and following

up with the people we meet Sometimes, we find that our networking is not working and we spend valuable time and resources on events that don’t lead to business How can you make sure that your networking will pay off? Join longtime ULBLF member Chuck Polin, CEO of the Training Resource Group, as he coaches on this topic with his presentation, “Are You Networking or Not Working?”When: Wednesday, July 15, networking and breakfast buffet 7:30am, pre-sentation at 8:00amPrice: free for BLF members; $22 00 for non-members

Business Leadership SymposiumIn another of our Executive Panel series, our topic in August will be the

healthcare industry and its effect on the region Our panel of experts will discuss current trends and the implications for businesses and individu-als The panel will consist of Sue Schick, Dr Kathleen Greatrex, Judy McGruther, and John Daly Our guest groups will be GPSEG Life Sciences Subgroup and the Irish American Chamber of CommerceWhen: Wednesday, August 19, networking and breakfast buffet 7:30am, panel starts at 8:00amPrice: free for BLF members; $22 00 for non-members

Business Leadership Symposium In the first of our General Hancock lecture series, Michael Useem, the

William and Jacalyn Egan Professor of Management at the Wharton School, will discuss how to apply lessons from history to today’s business Prof Useem is also Director of the Center for Leadership and Change Man-agement and will have insightful comments on how to manage your team and business operations When: Wednesday, September 16, networking and breakfast buffet 7:30am, presentation at 8:00amPrice: free for BLF members; $22 00 for non-members

Business Leadership AM Connections We are a business leader roundtable committed to helping each other

We provide a venue and format to discuss relevant business issues and develop mutually beneficial relationships When: Wednesdays at 7:30am, except for the third Wednesday of the monthPrice: $11 00

Business Leadership PM Connections Please mark the following Business Leadership PM Connections dates

into your calendar: July 29, August 26 and October 28

ULBLF/Wharton Alumni Leads Council Golf OutingThe Wharton Leads Council of the Wharton Alumni Club of Phila-

delphia and The Business Leadership Forum of The Union League of Philadelphia cordially invite you to attend the 5th Annual Golf Outing (minimal golf skills required) and Networking 19th Hole (no golf skills required ) Net proceeds to be shared benefitting each organization’s scholarship funds When: Tuesday, July 28 Shotgun Tee Off at 1:00pm (optional cash lunch prior), Networking 19th Hole at 5:30pm (hors d’oeuvres with cash bar) with prizes and surprises!

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CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE Trip to Antietam and Harpers Ferry

League members are invited to join the Civil War Round Table on a field trip to Shepherdstown, West Virginia on August 21 – 23. Staying at the Four/Five Star Bavarian Inn in Shep-herdstown, we will visit the Antietam battlefield, the location of the bloodi-est day in American military history,

and the Harpers Ferry National Park, site of the 1859 raid by the abolitionist John Brown. Historic Shepherd-stown is an attractive location with outstanding shop-ping and many things to do as well. The trip will include bus transportation from the Union League, meals, hotel accommodations and guided tours.When: August 21 to 23

For more information on trip itinerary and other details, please contact Jim Mundy at [email protected] or 215-587-5592.

HUMAN NATURE Up Close & Personal, Wednesday, August 12 at 6:00pm

Australia’s top selling pop vocal group has taken the US by storm with their Las Vegas show, Smokey Robinson presents Human Nature: The Motown Show, at The Venetian Las Vegas. As they come east on their summer tour at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, they will make a special visit to the League. With 23 best-selling albums and appearences on Danc-ing with the Stars, Oprah and their own PBS Special, Human Na-ture has entertained millions worldwide. Join us for a reception, meet and greet and a sampling of a few Motown hits!

Evening Includes: Food stations • Signature bar • Meet and Greet Motown tribute performance • Raffle for Human Nature Concert tickets at the Borgata Grand Prize: Two tickets to the concert, an overnight suite, and $150 food and beverage credit at the BorgataPrice: $25.00


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Where: North Hills Country Club, 99 Station Avenue, North Hills, PA 19038Price: for Golfers $175 00 Early Bird Special if you sign up before July 1 or $195 00 (includes golf, cart, and Networking 19th Hole); for Non-Golfers Networking 19th Hole only $35 00 Early Bird Special if you sign up before July 1 or $40 00; Hole Sign Sponsorships $125 00 (please contact Leo Levin-son at leo@grouplevinson com)

For more information on the BLF, please contact Donald J M Phillips at dphillips@ihcstrategies com

CLUB TABLES BENSON TABLE Birthday Lunch!

Bensonites celebrating a July or August birthday will receive a comple-mentary lunch during that month Whether it’s your birthday or not, come join your fellow Bensonites for this fun time Birthday cake for all!When: Tuesdays, July 7 and August 4 at Noon

Benson Sports DayAs always, the Sports Day outing welcomes all non-golfers to join us for

drinks and dinner at Manufacturers When: Wednesday, July 22 ay 11:30am

Benson Member Member at TorresdaleWhen: Wednesday, August 12 at 11:30am

CRICKET GROUNDHOG TABLEJoin fellow Cricket Groundhog members for good food and great cama-

raderie! Reservations are a must Members who reserve will be eligible for a free lunch When: Wednesday, July 8 and August 12 at 11:30am

ENTREPRENEUR’S ROUNDTABLEWe are business owners who gather for fun, food, fellowship and

interesting business discussions around the opportunities/issues we face as entrepreneurs The only membership requirement is that you are cur-rently (or previously have been) responsible for making payroll When: Wednesdays July 8 and August 12 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

For more information, please contact Steve Bauer at [email protected].

INDEPENDENCE – INGLENOOKJoin the II table for an evening of painting with Kathy Holtzer Come

learn to paint another human on canvas and take it home that night with you!! No need to know anything about painting Includes teachers, mod-els, food and drinks Reservations are required Where: Studio Incamminati at 5th floor corner of 12th and CallowhillWhen: September 29 from 5:30 to 8:30pmPrice: $45 00 per person for members; $55 00 for non-members

Woodlands Cemetery Tour and PicnicJoin us as we visit Philadelphia’s historical Woodland Cemetery

(founded in 1840) We will enjoy a guided tour, led by our own Jim Mundy who is also President of The Woodlands’ Board This will be followed by a BYOB picnic (weather permitting) Event is hosted by Dr Harry Rosenthal Reservations are required When: Sunday, October 11 at 1:30pmWhere: Woodlands Cemetery, 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PAPrice: $35 00 for members, $45 00 for non members

For more information, please contact: Sandra Goldberg at [email protected] or Dr. Harry Rosenthal at [email protected].

special event – private tour and brunch

FORMAL CIGARTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 6:00PM

Reserve Now for this Spectacular Black Tie Event!

The evening will include a fabulous reception with raw bar, passed hors d’oeuvres and open bar. Then everyone will enjoy a delicious five-course dinner with deluxe wines and don’t forget the five premium cigars!

PRICE: $200.00

For reservations, please call Activities at 215-587-5565 or

log on to www.unionleague.org.

TWO DATES: Thursday, October 1

orFriday, October 9

The Union League has secured tickets for an exclusive private tour with a docent at the Franklin Institute for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the Vatican Splendors exhibit. The exhibit includes artwork by the Vatican’s most celebrated artists and features an extraordinary collection of historical and religious objects, many never before on view to the general public.

The collections are organized to provide a window of the Vatican’s role in the world, with objects marking events throughout 2,000 years of history and tradition.

7:30am Coffee/Danish at the League7:55am Bus will leave the League for the Franklin Institute8:30am Private tour begins10:20am Bus leaves to return to the League10:45am Champagne Brunch at the League

PRICE: $80.00 inclusive

Two dates - Seats are limited for each date. No cancellations.


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LINCOLN TABLESave the Date for Merion Cricket Club

In October of 1865, just after the Civil War ended and three years after The Union League was founded, The Merion Cricket Club came into existence Located in Haverford, it houses a magnificent clubhouse and many other facilities We anticipate a guided tour of this venerable club This is a rain or shine event This is a Table subsidized event Reservations are a must!When: Sunday, August 9 with cocktails at 5:00pm and heavy hors d’oeuvres until 8:00pm

MILLENNIUM TABLEThe Millennium Table has been invited to the Corinthian Yacht Club’s

Annual Cookout on August 12 Reservations are required We look forward to seeing everyone on September 30 for Knit and Needle and the Septem-ber program where an expert from Freeman’s Auction House will discuss appraising, pricing and setting up an auction The date for the September program has been moved forward by one week to avoid a conflict with Yom Kippur Also, be sure to include our September Book Club selection in your summer reading: Orphan Train by Christine Baker Klein

ONE PERCENTERS Dinner meetings will return in September but Happy Hours will contin-

ue Mondays, June 29, July 27 and August 31 at 5:30pm in the Café Weekly Friday lunches will also continue We have a special event lecture by Dr Weeraratna on the relationship between cancer and aging on Thursday, July 23 at 5:30pm Reservations are required

TWELVE THIRTY TABLE 1920’s Dinner

Speakeasy cocktails and a meal lifted directly from real Union League dinners served during prohibition, this dinner will have it all Twelve Thirty Table Members and their “dolls” are invited to attend this seventh meal on our march through the decades, this might be the best yet! Reser-vations are required When: Thursday, October 1 with cocktails at 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm

JUNIORSHappy HourWhen: Wednesdays, July 1 and August 12 at 5:30pm

UNION LEAGUE AMERICAN LEGION POST #405Our speaker will be LTC Ralph Peters, USA (Ret ) a historian and nation-

ally known military analyst, Fox News Strategic Analyst and author of over 25 books He is also a New York Times bestselling author of Cain at Get-tysburg and Hell or Richmond, is a retired U S Army officer; a strategist and veteran of the intelligence world; a journalist who appears frequently in broadcast media; and a lifelong traveler with experience in over seventy countries on six continents Combining years of walking Civil War fields and painstaking research with insight gleaned from his own military ca-reer, Ralph Peters tells great American tales in a masterful style When: Monday, August 17

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Mark your calendars for this year’s

Ladies CommitteeLuncheon and Fashion ShowThursday, October 15 at 11:30am

Featuring the Fashions ofNicole Miller Philadelphia and Jewelry by Realm

Join us for the annual Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show to benefit the Ladies Committee Scholarship Fund

Nicole Miller Philadelphia will showcase their 2015 fall/winter line coordinated with exquisite jewelry selected by Realm

Join us for a reception with complimen-tary specialty drinks, pop up boutique of accessories from Nicole Miller and jewelry display provided by Realm

Guests and men are welcome. Ladies are encouraged to buy a table.

Invitations and Tombola tickets for fabulous prizes will be mailed in August

Price: $85 00 per person

For reservations,please call Activities at 215-587-5565 or log on to www.unionleague.org.

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Looking for an exciting, educational, fun summer activity for your children? Look no further! Join fellow League families for an illuminating afternoon as the Franklin Institute comes to the League with two workshops designed to engage children and families in science by integrating hands-on science activi-ties. The first workshop, Circuit Circus, will kick off the day, followed by a delicious buffet lunch. The second workshop will be a dessert experi-ment the whole family will enjoy.

Children: $45.00, Suggested for ages 6 to 10 years

Adults: $35.00


Created by The Franklin Institute Thursday, August 20 from 11:00am to 1:30pm

Youth Connection Committee Presents

LEAP INTO SCIENCE

LEAP INTO SCIENCE

LEAP INTO SCIENCE

Grab your favorite little witch, skeleton, and vampire to have a spell casting good time!

EVERY CHILD WILL ENJOY:Fabulous buffet • DJ and dancing • Crafts

Caramel Apple DecoratingKeepsake photo and take home gift!

Children: $45.00 • Adults: $35.00

For reservations, please call Activities at 215-587-5565 or email

[email protected].

IS YOUR CHILD CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY? LET’S PARTY!

We will provide a free birthday cake, birthday balloon, party favors and recognition of his or her birthday by the

DJ for any birthday party of 10 or more people!

To order your birthday cake, please call Jessica Infante at 215-587-5587.

OPENING NIGHT AT THE ORCHESTRAWednesday, September 30

Yannick Nézet-Séguin - Conductor

It’s Philadelphia’s most cherished fall tradition. The Philadelphia Orchestra Opening Night marks the beginning of Philadelphia’s cultural season. It is a wonderful celebration of all that lies ahead.

Join Yannick and our Fabulous Philadelphians at the 2015 Opening Night Concert and Gala. This year’s black-tie event promises the fellowship of friends gathering to celebrate the unique Philadelphia Sound of our Orchestra. Come join our shared revelry of incredible food, drink, and memorable music, all under the Kimmel Center’s soaring roof of stars.

Included in the Evening: dinner buffet in Founders with plated appetizer, selection of entrée choices and a delectable plated dessert and choice of red or white wine with dinner

Dinner: 5:15pmConcert: 7:00pm Price: $135.00 inclusive

NO CANCELLATIONS.For reservations, please call Activities at 215-587-5565 or log on to www.unionleague.org.

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA PACKAGEThursday, December 31

It is not too early to make your Package reserva-tions for this sellout spectacular! Ring in the New Year with League members and friends as you dance to the music of the sensational Strangers.

INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE FOR TWO:• Standard overnight accommodations

for December 31 (double occupancy)• New Year’s Eve Gala• Overnight Parking• Full breakfast on New Year’s morning• New Year’s Day Open House• Tax and Gratuities

Standard Room: $685.00 per couple inclusiveSuite: $735.00 inclusive

Cancellations after December 4 are subject to full charge.

For reservations, please call Activities at 215-587-5565 or email [email protected].

THE UNION LEAGUE OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

PRESIDENTGregory P Montanaro

VICE PRESIDENTSCharles J Davidson

James P DuniganSusan HaindlJames H Carll

Robert J Ciaruffoli Jr

DIRECTORSCLASS OF 2015Joseph C HareJoseph E EllisKaren Lawson

Edward L Jones IIIGerald J Maginnis

CLASS OF 2016Jennifer Dempsey-Fox

Gerard H SweeneyReginald A Long

Timothy C ScheveSue Schick

CLASS OF 2017Kirk J Meloney

Joseph A Prim Jr Nancy A DunleavyDonald J Mahoney

Sam Patterson

EXECUTIVE STAFFJeffrey P. McFadden – General Manager

mcfaddenj@unionleague org 215-587-5575Patricia D. Tobin – Assistant General Manager

tobinp@unionleague org 215-587-6458Doug Brown – Inn Director

brownd@unionleague org 215-587-5586Martin Hamann – Executive Chef

hamannm@unionleague org 215-587-5567Abby Kanak – Director of Banquet Operations

kanaka@unionleague org 215-587-5561Stewart Mahan – Private Events Director

mahans@unionleague org 215-587-6441Erica Martin – Communications Director

martine@unionleague org 215-587-6454Anne Marie McCall – Membership Director

mccallam@unionleague org 215-587-5576John Meko – Executive Director, Foundations

mekoj@unionleague org 215-587-5583James Mundy – Director of Education and Programming

mundyj@unionleague org 215-587-5592John Murray – Director of Security

murrayj@unionleague org 215-587-6450Lucy Myers – Activities Director

myersl@unionleague org 215-587-5585Michael Niklauski – Club House Managerclubhouse@unionleague org 215-587-5584

Katie Sacchetta – À la Carte Directorsacchettak@unionleague org 215-587-5571

Sheryl Stern – Controllersterns@unionleague org 215-587-6448

Kate Wood – Human Resources Directorwoodk@unionleague org 215-851-8783

EDITOR ART DIRECTION and DESIGNErica Martin David Ortega and Ryan Gray

UL Switchboard: 215-563-6500Dining Room Reservations: 215-587-6459

Inn Reservations: 215-587-5570Catering Office: 215-587-5566

www unionleague org

the Union League of Philadelphia

BANNERVolume 25, Number 7, July – August 2015

The Union League Banner (ISSN 10821120) is the official publication of the Union League of Philadelphia. It is published monthly except in July 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.

Tax and gratuity will be added to all events unless otherwise stated.

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY:Three working days before the event (no charge)

Less than three days (50% charge) - No shows (100% charge)(No cancellations for ticketed events including Theater and Orchestra)

Dining Event (including wine dinners and tastings) Cancellation Policy: One week prior (no charge). Five Days before (50% charge).

Within 48 hours or No Show (100% charge).

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTEDFor reservations, please contact the Activities Office at 215-587-5565, email [email protected],

or log on to the website at www.unionleague.org.

DINNER and a SHOW

Matilda The Musical at the Academy of MusicTuesday, November 24

Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards, Matilda the Musical, based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of Matilda have done the impossible – triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.”PRICE: $168.00 inclusive

Book of Mormon at the Forrest TheatreThursday, December 10

Hailed by The New York Times as “the best musical of this cen-tury” and the winner of nine Tony Awards, The Book Of Mormon is the blockbuster Broadway smash. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Contains explicit language.Reservation Deadline for this show is September 10PRICE: $210.00 inclusive

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at the Merriam TheaterFriday, December 18

The beloved TV classic Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Join us in celebrating Rudolph’s 50 years on television and come see all of your favorite characters as they come to life. It’s an adven-ture that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special!ADULT: $130.00 inclusiveCHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS: $120.00 inclusive

Matilda, Book of Mormon and Rudolph all include:• Dinner buffet in Founders beginning at 5:45pm with plated appetizer, entrée choice

and plated dessert (children’s menu selections available on family theatre events)• Choice of wine with dinner• Center Parquet Seating in the Academy of Music, Orchestra seating in Forrest Theatre

No cancellations. For reservations, please call Activities at 215-587-5565 or log on to www.unionleague.org.

The Union League is Moving On Up! That is… to Premium Seating in order to provide the best theatre experience ever!

Join us for a journey though time as you travel to Kansas and beyond. Follow the amazing yellow brick road to the elaborate city of green – OZ. Each area and dining room will tell the story of the most well known story of all time. As you walk the yellow brick road, you may need to watch out for a falling house, flying monkeys or perhaps a witch or two, but we guarantee the journey will be one to be remembered!

Back by popular demand, the Grand Reception will be in Lincoln Hall followed by dinner seating in auxiliary dining rooms. Dancing after dinner will be located in Lincoln Hall and outside Grant, Meade and Founders.

Seating requests should be submitted by August 14.All dinner seating will be at the discretion of the committee. Every effort will be made to honor early seating requests as best as possible. In order to accommodate you, your preferred group seating will be considered before room preference.

EVENING INCLUDES• Open Bar all night• Lavish three course dinner with choice of wine• Fabulous Receptions in Lincoln Hall, Old Café and first floor hallways

• Breakfast Buffet

FOUR BANDSLincoln Hall: Janis Nowlan OrchestraFounders: Ken Battista BandGrant/Meade Hallway: Back2LifeFront Seating Room: James D’ Jazz Ensemble

Reserve Now – this event is always a sellout!Reservations are limited to member and spouse/guestNo Cancellations after October 16

PRICE: $170.00GRAND RECEPTION: 6:30pm • DINNER: 8:00pm


There may be no place like home, but there is definitely no place like the

FALL BALL!

THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEEpresents

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 AT 6:30PM

BANNER140 South Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102-3083

PERIODICAL PUBLICATION POSTAGE PAID

Postmaster: Immediate Delivery Requested

Dads, moms, granddads and grandmoms, bring your sons and grandsons to Sons Night. This year we honor League mem-ber Brian Propp, legendary Philadelphia Flyer, former sports broadcaster and re-cent inductee to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Brian played 15 seasons in the NHL including a distinguished stint at

left wing for the Philadelphia Flyers from 1980 to 1990. Brian’s many accomplish-

ments on and off the ice have been duly recognized: he was inducted into both the

Flyers Hall of Fame and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the Philadelphia

Comprehensive Center for Fathers Award and the United Way Founders Award. Brian will be awarded the prestigious Union League Bowl for his incredible accomplishments and his contributions to our community.

THE EVENING WILL INCLUDE:• Reception with food stations and cash/signature bar • Plated dinner • Meet and greet several former Flyers teammates • Participate in a Brian Propp trivia game to compete for a

Grand Prize of twelve tickets to a 2015 Flyers game in the Union League Suite

• Complimentary photo, door prizes and a signed photo

Adults: $65.00 • Boys under 12 years old: $55.00

For reservations, please call Activities at 215-587-5565 or email [email protected].

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