new membership initiative
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new membership initiative
Detroit Athletic club ViSioN 2015 NEW MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVE April 2013 Vision 2015 New Member Initiative A s we prepare to celebrate our 100th Anniversary on Madison, we invite you to share the gift of our Club. Help us grow our membership by participating in the Vision 2015 New Member Initiative. Now through May 31 sponsor a new Resident member and upon their election you will receive a $1,000 credit to be used for food, beverages and guest rooms at the Club.* Once your sponsored member is elected they will also receive a $1,000 credit toward the Club’s entrance fee, which is normally $2,500. Share the beauty of the DAC by inviting a prospective member to tour the Club. Thursdays, April 11 & 25, May 9 & 23, 6-8 p.m. Reservations required. Please contact Membership at (313) 442-1018 or [email protected]. Attire: Business Casual. Applications must be received by May 31, 2013 *Valid for Resident, Intermediate and Senior members. To make reservations at any time, please visit www.thedac.com or contact Catering & Special Events at (313) 442-1069. Prices in Preview do not include 6% sales tax or 20% service charge. All prices are per person unless otherwise noted. Information is subject to change. S = Singles mixer tables available Preview is produced and printed by the DAC News office. Information is provided by various departments at the DAC . on the cover: DAc family and friends enjoy special events during 2012. Preview, Detroit Athletic club (uSpS# 024-085) is published monthly by the Detroit Athletic club, 241 Madison Avenue, Detroit, Mi 48226. periodicals postage paid at Detroit, Mi and additional mailing offices. poStMASter: Send address changes to: preview, Detroit Athletic club, 241 Madison Avenue, Detroit, Mi 48226. telephone (313) 442-1035. copyright by the Detroit Athletic club 2013 “The Detroit Athletic Club” and “DAC” are registered trademarks of the Detroit Athletic Club. All rights reserved. Please be aware that members and guests attending a DAC special event, program, class or any DAC activity become subject to photography by the DAC Communications Department or freelance photographers. Images of members and/or guests are used throughout all Club communications without prior written consent. Members who do not wish to be photographed should let us know in advance. 2 Preview what’s happening around the Club Mother’s M ’ D Day B Brunch Mother Daughter Party Saturday, April 27 Mothers, daughters, grandmothers, granddaughters and friends, take part in a DAC tradition. Begin with a family portrait then try arts and crafts, face painting and more. Also enjoy a delicious lunch followed by mini beauty makeovers. 10:30 a.m. – Portrait Photographer and Activities 11:30 a.m. – Lunch, 12:30 p.m. – Mini makeovers Cost: $45/Adult, $30/Child age 4-11, $10/Child age 3 and under Attire: Professional Business Opening Day Friday, April 5 Head to the Stadium Pavilion (weather permitting) for cocktails at 10 a.m. followed by a Major League Buffet at 11 a.m. Also enjoy live entertainment, peanuts, Cracker Jacks and more. Cost: $35/Adult, $15/Child age 4-11 (not including Tigers tickets) Attire: Tailgate Casual (denim permitted) Tigers Opening Day parking & securiTy nOTice Have you registered your guest? Please note that due to high walking and parking traffic volume for Opening Day, all guests coming into the Clubhouse or tailgate outside must be registered. Any guests attending an event with you or meeting you here will be required to be registered on a list before coming onto DAC property. Only guests attending DAC events with a DAC member will be permitted to use Club parking. Please note that registration does not guarantee parking. Parking is first-come, first-served. To self-park, members are required to have member identification/garage card and 2013 windshield sticker. Member garage access cards and DAC membership cards in possession of non-members will be confiscated and turned over to the House Committee. Parking Charges for Tigers Opening Day: Member self-park – no charge, Member valet – $10, and Guest self-park or valet – $35 Guests must be registered before April 1 with Catering at (313) 442-1069. One guest per member. Tigers Tailgates Kickoff Monday, April 29 The tradition continues. Bring friends and family to pre-game festivities in our backlot Stadium Pavilion. The Stadium Eats menu is “Fast, Fresh and Made in Detroit.” Walkins welcome. Large employee or family group platters available with pre-order. Sunday, May 12 Invite the special women in your life to a DAC tradition offering a splendid buffet with all the trimmings. A musical trio will perform and Fox Studios will take photographs to capture this special day with mom. Make this the occasion to tell her “thank you.” Seatings: 11 a.m., Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Cost: $42/Adult, $23/Child age 4-11; Attire: Coat & Tie DAC Athletic Awards Monday, May 13 Enjoy a strolling hors d’oeuvres dinner reception with nominees for Michigan High School and College Athletes of the Year. Enjoy the DAC Athletic Awards program to be filmed in the Main Dining Room, mingling, desserts, after-dinner drinks and coffee. Cost: $50/Adult, $25/Student; Attire: Coat & Tie S Sponsored by the DAC Foundation Detroit Historical Museum, Hitsville Tour and Lunch Don’t Miss! Thursday, June 6 Take a step back in time to the newly renovated Detroit Historical Museum followed by a memorable trip to Hitsville U.S.A. where legends created and recorded the Motown sound. 9 a.m. – Registration at the DAC with coffee and pastries 9:30 a.m. – Bus Departs, 10 a.m. – Tours 1:30 p.m. – Buffet Lunch at the DAC Cost: $65/Adult; Attire: Business Casual (no denim) One week cancellation policy Sponsored by the Ladies Activities Committee Past President’s Ball Honoring Richard D. DiBartolomeo DAC’s 95th President Saturday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Join us in honoring our immediate past President Richard D. DiBartolomeo. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and complimentary cocktails, followed by a gourmet dinner and dancing in the Main Dining Room to the Mark Randisi Band. End the evening with afterglow bowling. Overnight guest rooms available at discount weekend rate of $140. S Cost: $98; Attire: Black Tie 3 Reserve online at thedac.com or by calling Catering & Special Events at (313) 442-1069. Preview DAC ExECutivEs Club Friday, April 12 Executive Director & CEO, Detroit Historical Society, Robert Bury 11:30 a.m. – Networking Noon – Luncheon $15/Executive Club Member $20/Non Exec. Club Member Reserve at (313) 442-1069 DAC litErAry Club Friday, April 19 and May 17 at Noon Book: “American Salvage” by Bonnie Jo Campbell Reserve with lunch selection through Membership at (313) 442-1018 or [email protected]. lADiEs ACtivitiEs CAlEnDAr April 27 – Mother Daughter Party May 9 – Mexicantown Tour June 6 – Detroit Historical Museum and Hitsville Tour July 10 – Ladies Night Out First tuEsDAy Group April 2 and May 7 Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. Contact Teresa Raniszeski at (313) 442-1005 for details. what’s happening around the Club Celebrity Chefs Dinner Friday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. The DAC hosts the Community Living Center’s Celebrity Chefs Dinner. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a gourmet five course meal prepared by chefs selected by Master Chef Milos. Cost: $150/Person; Attire: Coat & Tie S One week cancellation policy Single Malt Society Tasting Wednesday, May 1 Join in the last tasting of the scotch season. The evening will offer cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and scotch nosing with a live virtual tour of a distillery in Scotland. End your night in the Grill Room over a special prix-fixe menu. 6 p.m. – Virtual tour, Cocktails per subscription and hors d’oeuvres S 6:45 p.m. – Single Malt Tasting in the Georgian Room Cost: $40/Society Member, $45/Non-Society Member (includes hors d’oeuvres and tasting) Attire: Coat & Tie t u O Sold ist Wait Lable S l i a v A Mexicantown Tour and Lunch Thursday, May 9 Take a behind the scenes look at Detroit’s Mexicantown with a bus and walking tour. 8:45 a.m. – Registration at the DAC, 9 a.m. – Depart for Mexicantown, 12:30 p.m. – Lunch at the DAC Cost: $75/Adult (including transportation, tour and lunch); Attire: Business Casual (no denim) One week cancellation policy - Sponsored by the Ladies Activities Committee “Windows of Opportunity” Exhibit Reception Thursday, May 16 The Art & Architecture Committee will be hosting a reception for the “Windows of Opportunity” exhibit that celebrates the history of the St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center. The display will feature ten of the Center’s original stained glass windows. Enjoy a brief lecture by Tom Newton on the artistry of the windows. 5:30 p.m. – Registration, 6-8 p.m. – Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres S Cost: $35; Attire: Coat & Tie Sponsored by the Art & Architecture Committee intErmEDiAtEs CAlEnDAr April 8 – Council Meeting May 13 – Council Meeting May 31 – Spring Wine Tasting businEss rounDtAblEs April 9 – Roundtables To join Business Roundtables, contact Jane Juszczyk at [email protected] 4 Reserve online at thedac.com or by calling Catering & Special Events at (313) 442-1069. DAC Dining Rod & Gun Club Fish Stories & Cocktails Red Wings Shuttle Service Wednesday, April 3 Enjoy an evening of cocktails, mingling and stories as Mike Schultz takes us on his many fishing adventures. Member Chit Bar will be available. Complimentary for all R&G members, $5/Non R&G members Complimentary shuttle transportation is available to diners in the DAC Grill, Abbey and Tap before all Red Wings evening home games (Monday through Saturday). Shuttle runs one hour before game time until one hour after the game. Service is not available for Saturday afternoon or Sunday games. Dress code applies in DAC dining areas including a collared shirt for men wearing a sports jersey. DAC Spring Steelhead Trip Friday - Sunday, April 12 - 14 Join fellow Rod and Gun Club members at Barothy Lodges on the Pere Marquette River to enjoy weekend fishing. Price includes lodging for Friday and Saturday night only. Cost: $155/R&G member, $165/Non R&G member CPL/CCW Class and Renewal Sunday, May 5 Detroit Restaurant Week at the DAC in April Limited Space This comprehensive class is for shooters of all skill levels. Successful completion meets the training requirements for obtaining a Concealed Pistol License (CPL or CCW). Equipment not provided, available for rent at additional costs. Class: 1 - 9 p.m., Renewal: 1 - 6 p.m. Class cost: $105/R&G members, $115/Non R&G members Renewal cost: $55/R&G members, $65/Non R&G members Intermediates Spring Bowling League Beginning Tuesday, April 30 Join the Intermediates for an exciting season on the lanes. All bowling skill levels are welcome. Price includes bowling fee, ball and bowling rental, appetizer snack and drink specials. Contact the DAC Bowling Center at (313) 442-1003 or email [email protected]. 5:30 p.m. – Appetizer Buffet; 6:30 p.m. – Bowling Begins Cost: $180/7 week program or $25/Week for substitute fee d Limiteng Seati Progressive Cigar Night Dinner Thursday, May 2 at 6 p.m. Featuring Manuel Quesada from Fonseca Label Enjoy fine cigars and exclusive raffle prizes. Cut your first cigar at the Club, then stroll to La Casa de la Habana for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and the first smoke. Return to the Club for an exceptional meal and wine pairing. Cordials available by subscription. Cost: $150/Person (includes five featured label cigars); Attire: Black Tie Optional S The Grill will host 2013 DAC Restaurant Week, the exclusive culinary destination for members and their guests during Detroit Restaurant Week. Reserve an enjoyable evening with your Grill team from 5:30-10 p.m. Enticing spring dinner selections will be available, including a $28 three-course menu from Tuesday - Thursday and a $35 three-course menu on Friday and Saturday. Try a wine pairing with your dinner for just $10 more. Reserve with the Grill at (313) 442-1004. Grill, Tap and Abbey accept Credit Cards The use of credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) is now permitted in the Grill, Tap and Abbey. Members or guests can now pay by credit card or easily split a check. Please remember, guests must always be accompanied by a member. Please inform your server in advance if you intend to use a credit card. Two week cancellation policy Hours of Operation Chairmen: Tony Magdowski, Frank Mamat, John Boyle and George Ghazal Intermediates Spring S Wine Tasting Friday, May 31 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Enjoy a wide selection of fine wines and assorted hors d’oeuvres. Cost: $35/Intermediate and guests, $40/Resident and guests; Attire: Coat & Tie 48 hour cancellation policy – Sponsored by the Intermediates Council DAC Grill Room Breakfast Monday~Friday 7-9:30 a.m. Saturday & Sunday 7-11 a.m. Continental & Omelets Lunch Monday ~Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Café Menu Monday ~Friday 2-4 p.m. Dinner Tuesday ~Saturday 5:30-10 p.m. Abbey Lunch Monday ~Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner Monday ~Friday 5:30-9 p.m. Beginning in May the Abbey will be open for events only. Ladies Locker Room Monday~Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Isle of Yap Tap Room Café Menu Monday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday~Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Bar Service Monday~Friday 11:30 a.m.-Midnight Saturday 5 p.m.-Midnight Happy Hour Monday ~Friday 5-7 p.m. Monday~Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Reserve online at thedac.com or by calling Catering & Special Events at (313) 442-1069. 5 Preview Free Fitness Classes Spinning (45 min. claSS) 6 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Noon Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. Saturday DAC Fitness Challenge Monday, April 1 - Tuesday, April 30 Prove you are the DAC’s ultimate athlete. Compete against fellow athletic members or yourself. Categories are all inclusive with five popular athletic events to choose from. You will be assigned a trainer for the duration of the event to coach and record your stats. Contact Tony Stanza for details and sign up at (313) 442-1022. Cost: $10/Person NACAD Basketball Tournament Yoga (1 hr. claSS) Thursday, April 18 - Sunday, April 21 6:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 8:45 a.m. Saturday The annual North American Association of Club Athletic Directors (NACAD) basketball tournament is on again. The tournament will be held at Fort Worth Club in Fort Worth (TX). Be sure to wish Team DAC good luck as they represent the Club in this high spirited tournament. Step aerobicS (1 hr. claSS) 6:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday abS & back (20 min. claSS) 6:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday S.W.a.t. (StationS W/agilitY training - outdoor) (1 hr. claSS) 7 a.m. Wednesday tnt (tight-n-tone) (1 hr. claSS) 9 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday Fit (45 min. claSS) 9 a.m. Friday gentle Yoga (1 hr. claSS) 10 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday pilateS (1 hr. claSS) 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday Xtreme Fit (45 min. claSS) 6 p.m. Monday agilitY thrill (45 min. claSS) 6 p.m. Tuesday martial cardio camp (45 min. claSS) 6 p.m. Wednesday poWer Yoga (1 hr. claSS) 6 p.m. Thursday Zumba (1 hr. claSS) 10 a.m. Saturday BOOT CAMP Noon - Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1 hr. class • $18/class or $180/month 6 what’s happening around the Club 3Bs Golf Outing Monday, June 3 To benefit the DAC Athletic Awards 3Bs Golf Package: $210/Person for 18 holes at the Historic Detroit Golf Club (DAC Beavers, Bowlers, Blackballers and guests only). Dream Package: 36 holes for extra $45 starting at 7:30 a.m. (includes golf, cart, range, locker room use, course refreshments, lunch, cocktail party, dinner and door prizes). Playyour-ball format. Dinner Only Package: $75/Person (DAC Members and guests) includes cocktail party, dinner and premium door prizes. Raffle tickets available at outing. Reserve with Illene Lipski at [email protected] or call (313) 442-1016. DAC Golf League at Western Thursdays beginning May 16 Join members at Western Golf and Country Club in Redford again this year. Pick your partner or play as an individual and be paired with a partner. Player max is 36. Shotgun start at 5:30 p.m. Contact Rob Barr at (313) 442-1046 or log onto the DAC website and complete the Golf League application form. Cost: $465 (billed half in May and June) includes: green and league fees, cart, year-end banquet and prizes. Tranquility Spa Get yourself ready for golf season with a series of massages and stretching sessions designed specifically with golfers in mind. Aimed at increasing flexibility and range of motion, the series will target problem areas such as hips, wrists and upper torso. Series includes three one hour sports massages and two 30-minute stretching sessions. $290 (value $355) To purchase this series, call the Tranquility Spa at (313) 442-1062. Reserve online at thedac.com or by calling Catering & Special Events at (313) 442-1069. Bowling League & Club Championships Athletic Calendar Beginning Monday, April 8 DAC Bowling Leagues will declare the 2013 Champions at the end of this month. Men’s Leagues – April 8-11. Winning teams advance to the Club. Championships beginning April 17. Final round is April 26. Men’s Individual Match Play – A-Division qualifying Monday, April 15. B and C Divisions qualifying April 16. Top five bowlers in each division advance to Championship Round on April 26. Ladies Leagues – Tuesday League Championships on April 9. Friday League Championships on April 12. Final Championship will be April 19 at 5 p.m. To sign-up for individual play, please contact DAC Bowling at (313) 442-1003 or email [email protected]. Blackballers Club Championships Beginning Monday, April 1 DAC athletes will begin their Club championships this month, wrapping up final play by May 2. Squash – Players will compete in 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 and Open categories; best of five games, no consolation draw. Handball – Players will compete in Open, B, Rookie, Golden Masters and Super Masters categories; best of three, no consolation draw. Racquetball – Championships will compete in either A or B divisions; best of three games in a knock out draw format. To sign-up for any of these competitions please contact Mick Joint at [email protected] or Rob Barr at [email protected]. For information call (313) 442-1046 or (313) 442-1042. Squash Cross Border Challenge Saturday, April 20 from 2 - 5 p.m. in Windsor Once again the DAC will defend the Cross Border trophy – this time on foreign soil. Singles players between levels 2.5 and 5.5, plus doubles pairs at the A, B and C level take on the Windsor Squash Club. A keg will be provided. Registration deadline is April 15. Contact Mick Joint at [email protected] or (313) 442-1042 to register. Pro Squash Tour Championships Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5 Don’t miss the World Squash Championship taking place at the DAC. Top eight players of the Pro Squash Tour 2012-2013 season will compete for the number one place. Tickets are limited. To reserve yours, contact Mick Joint at [email protected] or (313) 442-1042. Beavers June 3 July 9 3Bs Golf Outing 3Bs Old Club Outing Blackballers April 1 April 1 April 1 April 12 April 18 April 20 May 2 May 3 May 9 May 13 June 3 July 9 Handball Singles Club Championships Racquetball Singles Club Championships Squash Singles Club Championships Squash McQueene Cup (IL) Begins NACAD Tournament (TX) Begins Squash Cross Border Challenge Awards Dividend Pro Squash Tour Championships Begin Squash Summer Double League Begins Squash Summer Singles League Begins 3Bs Golf Outing 3Bs Old Club Outing Bowlers April 8 April 26 May 1 June 3 July 9 League & Club Championships Begin Championship Friday Spring Leagues Begin 3Bs Golf Outing 3Bs Old Club Outing Fitness Club June 16 Motor City Triathlon YAC July 20 Rod & Gun Club and YAC Family Fun Day Championship Thursday Blackballers Awards Dividend Golf Expert Available Thursday, May 2 Improve your game with WDIV Channel 4’s Metro Detroit golf expert Bob Krause. DAC members can now enjoy his expertise with customized golf instruction at the Club. Reserve a session with Bob at (941) 773-1339. Join the DAC Blackballers for their final Dividend of the year. Game start times begin at 5:30 p.m., complimentary beverages from 5-7 p.m., with the buffet dinner and awards beginning at 7:45 p.m. Reserve online or by calling (313) 442-1016. Fridays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7 Reserve online at thedac.com or by calling Catering & Special Events at (313) 442-1069. Detroit Athletic Club 241 Madison Ave. Detroit MI 48226 (313) 963-9200 Preview what’s happening around the Club April 1 1 1 1 2 3 5 8 8 9 11 12 12 12 12 18 19 20 25 26 27 29 30 30 Save the date Monday Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Monday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Friday Friday Friday Thursday Friday Saturday Thursday Friday Saturday Monday Tuesday Tuesday May Racquetball Singles Club Championships Handball Singles Club Championships Squash Singles Club Championships DAC Fitness Challenge Begins First Tuesday R&G Fish Stories & Cocktails Tigers Opening Day Bowling League & Club Champs Begin Intermediates Council Meeting Business Roundtables Prospective Member Reception R&G Spring Steelhead Trip Begins Celebrity Chefs Dinner Executives Club Squash McQueene Cup Begins NACAD Basketball Tourney Begins Literary Club Squash Cross Border Challenge Prospective Member Reception Bowlers Championship Friday Mother Daughter Party Tigers Tailgates Kickoff Int. Spring Bowling League Begins Tigers Tailgate Sunday, June 16 Motor City Triathlon Friday, June 21 Inter mediates Summer Jams Tuesday, July 9 3Bs Old Club Outing 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 7 9 9 9 10 11 12 13 13 13 13 14 16 16 17 23 23 24 25 28 31 Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thur sday Friday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Friday Thursday Thursday Friday Saturday Tuesday Friday Single Malt Society Tasting Bowling Spring Leagues Begin Blackballers Awards Dividend Progressive Cigar Night Pro Squash Tour Championships Begin Past President’s Ball Rod & Gun CPL/CCW Class & Renewal First Tuesday Squash Summer Doubles League Begins Prospective Member Reception LAC Mexicantown Tour & Lunch Tigers Tailgate Tigers Tailgate Mother’s Day Brunch Tigers Tailgate DAC Athletic Awards Squash Summer Singles League Beings Intermediates Council Meeting Tigers Tailgate DAC Golf League Begins “Windows of Opportunity” Reception International Wine Dinner Tigers Tailgate Prospective Member Reception Tigers Tailgate Express Tigers Tailgate Tigers Tailgate Intermediates Spring Wine Tasting Wednesday, July 10 Ladies Night Out Saturday, July 20 YAC Fishing Derby August 4-5 Up Nor th Par ty Reserve online at thedac.com or by calling Catering & Special Events at (313) 442-1069.