July 2016 - The Beacon Club

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July 2016
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Member Report .................................................... 1
Club Events .......................................................1-4
Wine Feature of the Month ................................. 4
Beacon Club News ............................................... 5
Weekly Lineup...................................................... 6
Group Events........................................................ 7
Member News & Notes ....................................... 7
Upcoming Events ................................................. 7
July Calendar ..................................................Back
13th Summer Season
Beggar’s Feast
Saturday, July 2nd 5:00 to 8:00pm
Twice a year we hold this popular event, once just after
Thanksgiving, and the other on the Saturday before we close
the first week of July. It gives the kitchen an opportunity to use
Member Report
food pantry items that won’t hold up while we are closed. It’s
As many of you know by
now, on May 26th, 2016, the
Beacon Club welcomed new
owners and management
team, José E. Santamaria and
Donald L. Sappanos, Jr. They
have accepted the mission of
carrying on the tradition of the
Club, and will work diligently
to uphold and enhance the
level and standard of service
to our valued Members.
always a fun night, on the casual side, and sets the mood for
festive 4th of July weekend. Reservations fill up quickly, so make
yours soon. Our regular menus will not be available, but with the
enormous variety of buffet selections, you’ll not be disappointed!
The best part is that after 13 years, it is still only $12.95 per
person! Give us a call at 269-343-9000 to reserve your spot.
It’s hard to believe that nearly
20 years have gone by, all
filled with many wonderful
memories and experiences.
I would like to take this
opportunity to thank our
Board of Directors for their
time and input. They have
contributed countless ideas
and strategies, and will
continue to give assistance
when and where it is needed.
Many thanks go to the
employees, whose hard work
and dedication on a daily
basis, is second to none.
As a reminder, the club will be closed
from July 3rd through the 10th, for annual
maintenance and repairs. We will reopen on
Monday, July 11, for lunch and dinner.
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5830 Portage Road • Phone: 269-343-9000 • Fax: 269-343-6405 • www.TheBeaconClub.com
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Marvelous Mondays
Don’t Miss These July Club Events!
Birthday and
Anniversary Celebration
Monday, July 11th
On this great night, you and your family will
save 40% on our special Birthday/Anniversary
Menu. A Chef’s choice dessert for all is with
our compliments, and Members celebrating
a Birthday or Anniversary will receive a
Champagne Toast included in the price. 1316
Italian Night
Monday, June 18th
It’s a celebration of Italian food, with Chef
Ian’s made to order pasta dishes for $17.95!
Shrimp Scampi
Italian Herb Breaded Shrimp sautéed with Garlic
in Olive Oil, served over Linguine, garnished
with Roasted Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan
Chicken Fettuccini
Grilled Diced Chicken with Peas and
Mushrooms, served with Alfredo Sauce
Senior Night
Monday, July 25th
All those attending Senior Night may select
from our 3-Choice Entrée Menu that includes
Hot Dinner Rolls, Chef’s Dessert du Jour
and Coffee, Tea or Soda, for $14.95.
Beef Stroganoff
Pan Seared Beef Tips with Button Mushrooms
simmered in our special Red Wine Sauce
over Pasta, with a dollop of Sour Cream
Michigan Lake Perch
Hand breaded and flash fried or lightly dusted and
sautéed, served with a Baked Potato and Green Beans
Chicken Kalamazoo
Sautéed Chicken Breast over Penne Pasta with
Asparagus, Mushrooms and oven roasted Potatoes,
and includes a Cup of Homemade Soup
Please note, no split-plates on any menu items,
and substitutions may result on an up-charge.
Italian Meat
Italian Sausage and Tuscan Meatballs simmered in
Red Pepper Marinara with Mushrooms, Caramelized
Onions and Spinach, tossed with Cavatappi Pasta
Angel Hair Vegetarian
Angel Hair with Mushrooms, Oven
Roasted Tomatoes and Sautéed Scallions
with Garlic and Olive Oil
Served with your choice of House or Caesar
Salad, and includes a Chef’s Choice Dessert
Our regular menus will also be available.
For reservations call 269-343-9000
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Club Events
Dancing on the Deck
Victorian Tea and Luncheon
Friday, July 15th 7:00 to 11:00pm
Monday, July 25th 11:30am
Dining, warm breezes, soft candlelight,
If you love antique teacups, teapots,
and then dancing on the Deck? Sounds
poetry and song, you’ll enjoy spending
like a perfect summer evening at the
an afternoon with Grace Kalafut and Jan
Beacon Club! DJ Andy again brings his
Feldmann at the Beacon Club. Grace’s
recorded music mastery to the dance floor,
feature presentation will be “Hats,
rain or (moon)shine. Dinner Features
Hair, and History”. It will illustrate why
start at 5:00pm, and there is NO extra
women started wearing hats and how
charge for dancing the night away. Call
fashion and hairstyles influenced the
269-343-9000 for reservations. 6030W
trends and styles of the Victorian Era.
Vintage costume is optional, as always.
We’ll also have door prizes for creative
hats! The cost is $18 per person and
includes Tea, Luncheon, Tax and Gratuity.
Seating is limited for this event, so call
269-343-9000 soon for reservations.
Save the Date
Luncheon with your Princess
Monday, August 22nd
Save the date for Luncheon with your Princess and special
Guest Cinderella, Monday, August 22, 2016, at 11:30. Join us
for this special event and see the face of your little princess
light up in amazement at the sight of beautiful Cinderella.
Image by photos.jdhancock.com
5830 Portage Road • Phone: 269-343-9000 • Fax: 269-343-6405 • www.TheBeaconClub.com
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Club Events
Summer Fashions
from Stein Mart!
Wine Feature for July
Monday, August 1st 11:30am
Garnacha Centenaria
Summer is sizzling, and “America’s
“From the slopes of the Iberian Mountain
Range and aged in French oak barrels,
this wine is supple and complex, with
hints of vanilla, smoky cherry midpalate, and firm backbone…well
balanced, with medium soft tannins.”
Best Department Store” (as voted by
USA Today~ Readers’ Choice Awards)
is warming up to cool you off with all
the newest fashions for the summer
season. Enjoy luncheon while viewing
a casual, tableside style show featuring
trendy colors and warm weather designs.
Gather your friends for this special
event, and call 269-343-9000 for your
reservations. The cost is $18 per person
It pairs well with salmon and
steak, but extremely well with our
Blueberry Barbecued Ribs!
$9.00 per glass $30 per bottle
Wine Club Members will enjoy 20% off!
and includes Luncheon, Tax and Gratuity.
Fast and Fresh
Lunch Menu
For those of you with a time budget for
lunch during your workday, try our
‘Fast and Fresh’ Lunch Menu. We promise
to have your food delivered fast and
you’ll be back to work on time, or your
lunch is on us. When you make your
reservations, simply let us know you’re
interested in our ‘Fast and Fresh’ Menu.
Available from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
Business Bash
Mark your calendar for the next Biz Bash
on Thursday, August 22, 2016. Our Primary
Sponsors Dan Adams of Joldersma and Klein, and
Fred Taylor of Fredrick J. Taylor Attorney Offices
will be providing the food and beverages. 5201
Business Member Spotlight
The Beacon Club would like to welcome its newest
Business Member, Advia Credit Union. Advia
provides full banking services, with locations in
the greater Kalamazoo area. www.adviacu.org
5830 Portage Road • Phone: 269-343-9000 • Fax: 269-343-6405 • www.TheBeaconClub.com
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Beacon Club News
It is with great excitement that the Board of Directors introduces the
new Management Team for the Beacon Club. Donald L. Sappanos and
José E. Santamaria have purchased the real estate and management assets of
the Beacon Club as of May 26, 2016. José will serve as the General Manager,
the “guy in the bow tie”. Don will be actively involved in setting the future
direction of the Club and overall management. You will still see Tom DeGroot
from time to time at the Club assisting in the management transition.
Beacon Club Management, LLC
Donald L. Sappanos
José E. Santamaria
Don brings over 25 years of
José brings over 25 years of banking,
legal, real estate, and restaurant
real estate finance, and management
management experience to the Beacon
experience to The Beacon Club. He
Club. He is an attorney by education
received his MBA in Finance from
and vocation. Mr. Sappanos is a 1989
Western Michigan University in
graduate of the Detroit College of
1991, as well as his BBA in Finance
Law and received his Bachelor of
and BA in Spanish in 1988. As
Arts from Albion College in 1986.
Market President of a community
He is a member of the Van Buren and
bank, he managed the office through
Kalamazoo County Bar Associations.
motivating and leading a staff of 17
Don has a five-year-old son.
bankers servicing over $125 million
in assets. He oversaw all sales and
business development functions. José
has twenty-year-old triplets.
5830 Portage Road • Phone: 269-343-9000 • Fax: 269-343-6405 • www.TheBeaconClub.com
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Weekly Lineup
Reciprocal Club News
One of the many advantages of your
Every Tuesday in July!
Beacon Club Membership is the reciprocal
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
arrangement we have with over 125
Join us for the Best Chicken Dinner in town,
served with homemade Mashed Potatoes
and Gravy, Kale Apple Slaw and Vegetable
du Jour, offered at lunch and dinner.
private clubs across the country. Whether
2-piece $10.75 4-piece $13.75
golfing privileges and overnight stay
you are traveling for business or pleasure,
having access to any one of these fine
clubs is certainly a plus. Some have
features. Many have outdoor pools and
Every Wednesday in July!
sports-oriented amenities. All offer the
Rockin’ Rib Dinner
pleasure of fine dining. If you want to visit
Babyback Ribs so good you’ll be back for
more! They’re cooked ever so slowly and
basted with the Club’s original 68-yearold recipe barbecue sauce! They are served
with a Cup of Homemade Soup or Apple
Kale Slaw and a Baked Potato. $15.95
Every Thursday in July!
Prime Time Prime Rib
Our Lounge Cut Prime Rib is served
with a Baked Potato and Hot Rolls
for $14.55, from 5:00 to 9:00pm.
Be sure to check our email blasts and
Facebook for more weekend
features and events.
Our regular menus
will also be available.
one of the Clubs, contact them directly
for necessary requirements, usually a
letter of introduction from us. 7533
Member Report
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They will strive to continue their role in
making Members glad they dined with us.
Most of all, I would like to thank the
Beacon Club Members for your support
and loyalty over the years. Many
friendships have been made along the
way, and I will cherish each one.
There comes a time to step back and
enjoy the finer things in life. With four
of the most beautiful Grandchildren
in the world, I plan to do just that!
Tom DeGroot
5830 Portage Road • Phone: 269-343-9000 • Fax: 269-343-6405 • www.TheBeaconClub.com
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Group Events
Hours of Operation:
Since 1947, the Beacon Club has been the host of business and
Lunch
Monday - Friday
11:30am - 4:30pm
social gatherings of all varieties. Our professional staff, private
rooms, and menu options are all great reasons to plan your next
special event at the Club. Our goal is to make you glad you selected
the Beacon Club for your special occasion, and we will be happy
to assist you all the way. Call 269-343-9000 to discuss the details.
Amenities include:
• On-site, well-lit parking
• Wi-Fi
• Cozy fireplaces in
• Flat screen TVs for
several rooms
presentations
Dinner
Monday - Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday and Saturday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Happy Hour
(Lounge and Library)
Monday - Friday
4:00pm - 6:00pm
• Wireless sound equipment
Consider the Beacon Club for:
• Birthdays
• Retirements
• Anniversaries
• Seminars
• Reunions
• Client Presentations
• Showers
• Civic Organization
• Rehearsal Dinners
Meetings
• Weddings
• Board Meetings
• Receptions
• Fund Raisers
• Business Meetings
• Memorials
Member News & Notes
• As a reminder, the club will be closed from July 3rd through the
10th, for annual maintenance and repairs. We will reopen on
Monday, July 11, for lunch and dinner.
• We’re happy to take reservations for Deck tables!
• Don’t forget to look for your Membership Number within the
newsletter to win a $10 Gift Card!
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Stein Mart Fashion Show
Monday, August 1st
Birthday/Anniversary Celebration
Monday, August 1st
Italian Night
Monday, August 8th
Senior Night
Monday, August 15th
Princess Luncheon
Monday, August 22nd
Steak House Night
Monday, August 22nd
indicates Wine Club Prices apply
5830 Portage Road • Phone: 269-343-9000 • Fax: 269-343-6405 • www.TheBeaconClub.com
July 2016
Sunday
Monday
June 26
June 27
Tuesday
June 28
Winner Winner
Chicken Dinner
Steak House Night
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Wednesday
June 29
Thursday
June 30
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Saturday
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Prime Time
Prime Rib
Rockin’ Rib Dinner
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Friday
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13th Summer Season
Beggar’s Feast
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Birthday and
Anniversary
Celebration
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Winner Winner
Chicken Dinner
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25Annual Meeting
Victorian Tea and
Luncheon
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Rockin’ Rib Dinner
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Prime Time
Prime Rib
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Dancing on the Deck
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Prime Time
Prime Rib
Rockin’ Rib Dinner
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Winner Winner
Chicken Dinner
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Rockin’ Rib Dinner
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Winner Winner
Chicken Dinner
Italian Night
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Prime Time
Prime Rib
Senior Night
5830 Portage Road
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002
KALAMAZOO, MI
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