September 2015
News & Events
Young Executive Leadership Luncheon
Thursday, September 15
11:30 a.m. Reception • Noon Plated Lunch
$25 per person (service charge and tax additional)
River Club Board Members will host the fifth in a series of business and networking luncheons designed exclusively for members under the age of 40. This
month’s guest speaker will be Mark Lamping, current team president of the
Jacksonville Jaguars and was formerly CEO of the MetLife Stadium. Social
networking commences at 11:30 a.m. and will be followed at noon with a plated
luncheon and group discussion. Call 354-1111 for reservations.
Communication Workshop Luncheon
Tuesday, September 22 • 11:30 a.m. networking; Plated lunch at noon
$25 per member (service charge & tax additional)
The third annual series of Communication workshops is launching September
22! Join Mark Vickers, author of Speaking is Selling, for the first insteallment of the fall series of the fall. In this workshop you will discover the cost
of miscommunication and the three most important steps in correcting this
profit-killing problem. Please RSVP by calling 354-0044.
This Month’s Topic: The Mindset Behind
Successful Business Communications
Coming In September
Two-for-One Lunch Buffet
Every Monday
Tapas Tuesday
Every Tuesday
Wine Down Wednesday
Every Wednesday
Thirsty Thursday
Every Thursday
Prime Rib Special
Every Saturday
Closed for Dinner
Friday, September 4
& Saturday, September 5
Closed for Labor Day
Monday, September 7
Cognac & Port Wine
Wednesday, September 9
Young Exec. Leadership Lunch
Wednesday, September 10
Endzone Luncheon
Monday, September 14
Wine Dinner
Thursday, September 17
Club Closed
Saturday, September 19
Endzone Luncheon
Monday, September 21
Canvas & Cocktails
Tuesday, September 22
Communication Luncheon
Tuesday, September 22
Trivia Night
Thursday, September 24
Wine Tasting
Tuesday, September 29
Global Business Luncheon
Wednesday, September 30
Coming In October
Seafood Buffet
Friday, October 2
Surf n’ Turf
Saturday, October 3
Wine Dinner
Friday, October 16
The Business of Soccer: A View from the Top
Wednesday, October 21
Parent & Child Pizza & Pumpkin Carving
Friday, October 23
Wine Tasting
Tuesday, October 27
From the Desk of Sarah Small
Membership Director
Do you love being a member at The River Club? Why not share the lifestyle with a friend?
When you sponsor a new member, you can earn a $100 food and beverage credit or a Dinner for Two certificate. I look forward to working with you and continuing to grow our
Club family together!
In the meantime, please extend a warm River Club welcome to the following new Members:
Jim & Leah Rogerson
Jason and Katie Felts
Jim & Kittinee Pennella
Ed & Debbie Fleming
Fred & Toni Walker
Meg & Jon Shields
Peter & Stephanie Doran Rebecca Depew
Lt. William & Chandra Liptrot Chuck & Jeri-Pat Parliment
Dr. Charles & Dr. Dawn Duss Dr. Ali Kasraeian & Addie Starks
Julie Chancellor
Ryan & Stephanie Sobolewski
Jim Webb
Margaret & Michael Spector
John & Inese Froese
A special thank you to Lisa Carrasco, Todd Paschall, Godfrey Jenkins, Nathalie Such,
Franklin Beard, Christina Traywick, Remington Cantrell, Marty Lanahan and Chris
Pepin for sponsoring a new member last month! Your support is greatly appreciated!
The Catering Corner
This time of year as we head back to the class, is your
school planning Alumni Gatherings, Awards Events,
Association Meetings, Continuing Education Meetings,
Donor Program Thank you Dinners or Department
Luncheons? The River Club is well educated in providing top notch service and head of the class culinary
offerings sure to have your guests grading the event
with an A+! Your Catering Team is eager and ready to teach you how The River Club
can assist you with your planning, please call us today at 354-1111.
Reciprocal Club Special
Charlotte City Club - Charlotte, NC
The Charlotte City Club provides a special place for social and business activities and the
best in fine and casual dining in a tastefully elegant setting. A formal spiral staircase to the
Club’s upper level and fine furnishings in a traditional Southern style create an atmosphere of
refined sophistication. There are suitable accommodations for every type of event, from quiet
luncheon meetings and small intimate dinners to large
formal private parties and receptions. For such events,
the Club’s Director of Private Events is available to assist
Members with planning, including custom menus. Contact 354-1111 for a letter of introduction to this club or
one of our many other Reciprocal Clubs.
Club Happenings
Dining News & Notes
Closed for Dinner: Friday, September 4 & Saturday, September 5 • Closed: Monday, September 7
Closed: Saturday, September 19
Members are invited to dine at Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club. Please call 739-7200 for dining reservations.
Cognac & Port
Wine Tasting
Wednesday, September 9
6:30-8 p.m. • $25 per person
(service charge and tax additional)
Presented by Jamie Swart,
Republic National Distributors;
Drinks Include:
Fonseca Serco, Remy VSOP, Remy XO,
Fonseca Bin 27, Taylor 10 year old
Please RSVP by calling 354-1111
Kevin & Marie Galke at the Progressive Dinner Cruise
with Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club
Chalk Hill Wine Dinner
Thursday, September 17 • 7:30 p.m. • $95 per member (service charge & tax additional)
Presented by David Pratt of Foley Family Wines.
Reception: Ananto Seared Scallops, Tomato Chutney, Organic Gyo Greens Shooters, Ahi Tuna,
Seared Tenderloin, Alouette, Crispy Brioche - Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay
First Course: Veal Tenderloin, Local Tomatoes, Organic Bok Choy and Roasted Carrots,
Chive and Chevere Risotto - Chalk Hill Estate Pinot Noir
Entrée: Fig Braised Wagu Short Ribs, Celery and Parsnips, Tomato Pan Jus - Chalk Hill Estate Red
Dessert: Almond and Pear Brioche, Vanilla Cream and Raw Honey - Chalk Hill Botrytis Semillon
Please call 354-1111 for reservations
3 Courses for $30
Tuesday - Friday Value Special
Month of September
Includes House Salad and Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
The St. John’s Dining Room continues to delight members with its flavor and fashion. Service charge & tax additional.
Stuffed Shrimp: Five Mayport Shrimp with Lump Crab Stuffing, House Fries and Grilled Asparagus Tempura
Chicken Parmesan: Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast with Asiago & Parmesan Cheese
atop Buttered Egg Noodles and finished with Fresh Marinara Sauce
Pecorino & Pesto Salmon: Atlantic Salmon with Pecorino Cheese and
Pesto Crust atop Sautéed Organic Greens and Grilled Asparagus
World Affairs Council
Global Business Luncheon
Wednesday, September 30 • Lunch at Noon
$50 for members, $75 for non-members
Please join the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville and
Chairman of the Board for Black Knight, Fidelity National
Financial and FIS, William P. Foley II, as he sets the stage
at this entertaining and engaging evening.
Please call (904) 280-8162 or email
[email protected].
Canvas & Cocktails
Tuesday, September 22 • 7-9 p.m.
$35 per person
(service charge & tax additional)
All members are invited to The River Club for another popular
series of monthly socials. This month, learn to paint on canvas
from a professional artist. All art supplies will be provided. Complimentary popcorn, Happy Hour
drink prices and special hors d’ oeuvres
menu will be available. Call 354-1111
for reservations.
Trivia Night
Thursday, September 24 • 6 p.m.
First question at 6:30
The River Club will host another Trivia Night for Adults. It’s
here that members, arranged in teams of no more than 8, will
compete for fame, prizes and club bragging rights! The winning team will receive a prize. Trivia Night Dinner Menu will
be available. Reservations are required by calling 354-1111.
EndZone Luncheon Series
Monday, September 14 (after Jags vs. Panthers)
& Monday, September 21 (after Jags vs. Dolphins)
11:30 Networking, 12:00 Plated Lunch
Football Season is back and so is the
EndZone Luncheon Series at The
River Club! Join Tom McManus
as he moderates the second annual
luncheon series with other alumni
Jaguars players.
Dates of the Luncheons:
October 19 after Jags vs. Texans
November 30 after Jags vs. Chargers
December 14 after Jags vs. Colts
December 21 after Jags vs. Falcons
Dates for Playoffs, Super Bowl and
Draft luncheons are TBD
July Trivia Night Winners:
Tim & Sarah Guyton,
Laura Thompson,
Georganna & Brent Pate
Wine Tasting
“Southern Hempishere Wines”
Tuesday, September 29 • 6:30 - 8 p.m.
$20 per person
(service charge & tax additional)
Wines to Include
Yealands Pinot Gris (New Zealand)
Simonsig Chenin Blanc (South Africa)
Nederburg Pinotage (South Africa)
Pillar Box Red (Australia)
Henry’s Drive Shiraz (Australia)
September Arts and Entertainment
River Club
Board Of
Directors
2015
The Jacksonville arts and entertainment scene continues to flourish with
a wide variety of performances featured at The Florida Theatre. Consider
joining us at The River Club for a pre-show cocktail or dinner. The views
alone are worth a standing ovation!
As a convenience, The River Club gladly provides members
complimentary transportation to The Florida Theatre.
Chairman
R. Travis Storey
Florida Theatre
Vice Chairman
Jason Burnett
Tuesday, September 1 • 8 p.m.
Alice Cooper
Immediate
Past Chairman
Kevin E. Hyde
Thursday, September 24 • 8 p.m.
Reo Speedwagon
Herbert H. Peyton
Friday, September 25 • 8 p.m.
Boney James
Vickie Cavey
Bruce Chappell
Saturday, September 26 • 8 p.m.
Whoopi Goldberg
Laura V. Edwards
W.C. Gentry
Tuesday, September 29 • 8 p.m.
C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters
Donald H. Horner III
Z. Mincek
Fitzhugh Powell, Jr.
John Thompson
Florida Theatre • 355-5661
www.floridatheatre.com
One Independent Drive
Suite 3500
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 354-1111
The FSCJ Artist Series
www.jaxriverclub.com
For Accounting
questions, please call
273-7754
The River Club & FSCJ Artist Series are teaming up again to offer dinner, shuttle &
first orchestra seats to a variety of Broadway in Jacksonville Shows again! Tickets are
ON SALE NOW through The River Club, so save the dates for the following shows:
Friday, October 9, 2015
Beauty and the Beast Friday, December 4, 2015
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Friday, February 12th & 19th, 2016
Phantom of the Opera
Friday, April 22, 2016
Motown
Fare with
Flair
Each day during the week, The River Club
features member-friendly food and beverage
specials. Join in on the culinary excitement!
Monday Lunch is TWICE as Nice
Join us for lunch every Monday and bring a friend! It’s on this day that two can
dine from Chef Darek’s delightful luncheon buffet for only $19.95 plus service
charge and tax. Enjoy a selection of soups, salads, cold and hot entrees and a
variety of delectable desserts. Serving 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tapas Tuesday
Purchase a small plate appetizer from the extensive VUE 34 menu and receive one complimentary small plate appetizer. It’s a value too alluring to
pass on. The hours are 4:30-7 p.m.
Wine Down Wednesday
Here’s an attractive offer to all wine connoisseurs and those who wish to
be. Every Wednesday during the month, all bottles of wines (under $75)
are featured at half price.
Thirsty Thursday
Members visiting the Club on Thursdays will enjoy house well drinks, house
wines and imported beer at only $3 each. Domestic beer is priced at $2.50
each.
3 Courses for $30 Specials
The St. John’s Dining Room continues to delight members with its flavor and
fashion. At 3 entrees for $30, this special is offered Tuesday - Friday, where you
can choose between Stuffed Shrimp, Chicken Parmesan or Pecorino & Pesto
Salmon. All entrees include a House Salad and Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée.
September Saturdays
Enjoy a delicious 8 oz. Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and
Grilled Asparagus and Vanilla Crème Brûlée for dessert. Attractively priced at only
$32 per person with service charge and tax additional. Remember, live music is performed on Saturday evenings from 5:30-9 p.m. Call 354-1111 for reservations.
Save The Date
Upcoming Activities at The River Club
For all Ages & Interests
Friday, October 2
Seafood Buffet Friday Begins
Saturday, October 3
Surf ‘n’ Turf Saturdays Begins
Friday, October 16
Wine Dinner
Wednesday, October 21
The Business of Soccer: A View from the Top
Friday, October 23
Parent & Child
Pizza & Pumpkin Carving Night
Tuesday, October 27
Wine Tasting
The Business of Soccer
A View from the Top
Wednesday, October 21 • 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Join the Armada FC for an evening on the very top floor of the River
Club. Sip Cocktails and get to know other members of the business
community during an interactive pre-match networking session. The
River Club will also have a Skydeck reserved for the match that evening
and will have transportation provided to and from the game. More information to come.
DINING HOURS OF OPERATION
Lunch
Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m. –2 p.m.
Happy Hour
Tuesday–Friday 4:30–7 p.m.
VUE 34
Tuesday & Wednesday 4:30–8 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday 4:30–9 p.m.
Dining
Tuesday–Wednesday 5:30–8 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday 5:30–9 p.m.
CLUB STAFF - The River Club
Chris A. Miller, General Manager
Sarah Small, Membership Director
Linda Henry, Director of Catering Sales
Amy Hernden, Member Relations Manager
Allison Culpepper, Event Sales Director
Amanda Juneau, Event Sales Manager
Darek Stennes, Executive Chef
Michael Greenan, Dining Room Manager
Jeremy Bonifas, Banquet Manager
Maureen Flanary, Marketing Coordinator
September
SUN
MON
1
TUE
Tapas Tuesday
4:30-7 p.m.
3 for $30
Value Dining Special
WED
2
Wine Down
Wednesday 4:30-7 p.m.
THURS
3
FRI
4
Thirsty Thursday
4:30-7 p.m.
Club Open
for Lunch Service
3 for $30
Value Dining Special
Club Closed for Dinner
for the Holiday
Weekend
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11
Cognac & Port
Wine Tasting 6:30-8p.m.
Thirsty Thursday
4:30-7 p.m.
3 for $30
Value Summer Special
3 for $30
Value Dining Special
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17
18
3 for $30
Value Dining Special
SAT
5
Club Closed for the
Holiday Weekend
Live Music 5-7 p.m.
6
8
7
Club Closed
Happy Labor Day!
Tapas Tuesday
4:30-7 p.m.
3 for $30
Value Dining Special
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20
14
2-4-1
Lunch Buffet
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
15
Wine Down
Wednesday 4:30-7 p.m. Young Ex. Leadership
3 for $30
Lunch 11:30am Netwk.,
Value Dining Special
12 pm Lunch
Live Music 5-7 p.m.
Live Music
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Young Ex. Lead. Lunch
Thirsty Thursday
Wine Down
Live Music
11:30 Reception,
4:30-7 p.m.
Wednesday 4:30-7 p.m.
5:30-8:30 p.m.
12 Lunch
3
for
$30
3 for $30
3 for $30
Tapas Tuesday
Value Dining Special
Value Dining Special
EndZone Lunch Series
Value Dining Special
4:30-7 p.m.
Chalk Hill Wine Dinner
11:30 a.m. Networking
Live Music
3 for $30
7:30 p.m.
12 p.m. Lunch
5-7 p.m.
Value Dining Special
21
2-4-1
Lunch Buffet
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
22Tapas Tuesday
4:30-7 p.m.
Canvas & Cocktails
7-9 p.m.
EndZone Lunch Series Comm. Skills Wkshp.
11:30 a.m. Networking
11:30 Reception,
12 p.m. Lunch
12 Lunch
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29
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2-4-1
Lunch Buffet
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tapas Tuesday
4:30-7 p.m.
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Wine Down
Wednesday 4:30-7 p.m.
3 for $30
Value Dining Special
Live Music
5-7 p.m.
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Thirsty Thursday
4:30-7 p.m.
3 for $30
Value Dining Special
Trivia Night
First Question at
6:30 p.m.
25
Live Music
5:30-8:30 p.m.
3 for $30
Value Dining Special
30
Global Business Lunch
Noon
Wine Tasting
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Wine Down
Wednesday 4:30-7 p.m.
3 for $30
Value Dining Special
3 for $30
Value Dining Special
Dining Events
Club Events
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Live Music
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Prime Rib Special
5:30-9 p.m.
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Club Closed
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Live Music
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Prime Rib Special
5:30-9 p.m.