Love plaid? Looking for an excuse to wear a kilt?

Have we got the Make plans to attend the University Club Foundations Third Annual per on Friday, January 24th. You definitely wont want to miss it! Join bagpipes, songs and stories, neeps, tatties and haggis, Scottish poetry, Kindness, and lots and lots of laughter. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with sign) in the living room followed by a bagpipe procession at 7 p.m. into the ing room where youll share a Scottish buffet (there will also be American A little Burns Supper history... Born on January 25 1759 in Alloway, Robert Burns is Scotpoet. He died from complications of rheumatic heart disease at however, in that short span of time he became Scotlands most famous poet and lyricist, penning such works as Tam O Shanter, Auld Lang Syne, and To a Mouse to name just a few. His works have had a profound effect on successive generations and, because his work is so well-loved, his birthday is celebrated each year around the world on January 25th. Burns Suppers range from the formal gatherings to uproariously informal rave-ups of drunkards and louts. Most adhere, more or less, to some sort of time honored tradition including a Scottish meal, the drinking of Scotch whisky and the recitation of works by, about, and in the spirit of the Bard. (RobertBurns.org) Our annual black tie optional affair is definitely somewhere in between! Dress tends to be semi-formal, with most ladies in evening attire and gentlemen in suits, tuxedos or traditional kilts; but the atmosphere is anything but formal. This years event will, once again, be hosted by Meredith Helgerson and, if our first two dinners were any indication, it promises to be an evening to remember.

party for you! Robert Burns Supus for kilts and whisky, the Cup of cocktails (cash or candlelit main dinoptions too)!

lands most famous just 37 years of age;

Tickets $50 or $95/two. Cash or check payable to the University Club Foundation (may not be charged to member accounts). Nonmembers are welcome to attend. Reservations are required. Please call the club at 518-463-1151 by Monday, January 20th.

Bank. This is a very exciting time for the city of Albany, and we are delighted to help the Roundtable welcome Mayor Sheehan.
A hot and cold luncheon buffet will be available from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. The program commences at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $20. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the Albany Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce at 518-431-1400, by sending an e-mail to albanyroundtable@yahoo.com or you may also opt to prepay online at www.albanyroundtable.com, .

Youll love listening to MotherJudge. With muses ranging from Hank Williams and Ella Fitzgerald to swampy rhythms and deep gospel soul, MotherJudge's painterly lyrics, soaring vocals and generous arrangements showcase a broad songbook... (Times Union) The performance is free as part of the University Club Foundations participation in 1st Friday, the downtown arts walk that showcases the thriving and lively art scene in downtown Albany. Ala carte dinner 5-9 pm. Reservations please! 463-1151.

Kathy Sheehan will become the 75th Mayor of the City of Albany on January 1, 2014. She will address the first Albany Roundtable luncheon of 2014 on THURSDAY, January 9. Kathy Sheehan was elected Albanys Treasurer and Chief Fiscal Officer in 2010. During her campaign for Treasurer, she pledged to bring independence, transparency and financial common sense to city hall. She refused to accept a city-owned vehicle, streamlined her offices operations and modernized property tax and parking ticket collections. She is a graduate of Albany Law School, and started her legal career as an attorney in the Albany office of Bond, Schoeneck & King. In 1996 she joined Intermagnetics General Corporation, a leading medical device manufacturer based in Latham. As vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, Kathy helped grow the company from 500 employees to more than 1,200 and from $90 million in sales to more than $300 million. Kathy married her husband, Bob, in 1992 at St. Vincent DePaul Church on Madison Avenue. They have dedicated countless hours to serving our community. Kathy and Bob live in the 8th ward with their 13 year old son and rambunctious Boston Terrier. KeyBank N.A. is sponsoring the January 9 luncheon. Key is pleased to provide charitable support to area cultural and educational resources, to volunteer efforts that help build local neighborhoods and livelihoods, and to civic leadership, said Mitchell Miller, Senior Vice President, Key
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The Mayor's Luncheon is always our best-attended event of the year - we expect this year will be no different. In the interest of the safety and comfort of our guests, the Roundtable will be capping attendance at 100 people. They will be unable to accept walk-ins, so please be sure to register no later than Monday, January 6.
The Albany Torch Club presents

2013 was a tumultuous year to say the least...for our nation, the world and our home state of New York. Join us Wednesday, January 8th for Governor Cuomos State of the State speech and find out whats in store for 2014. We will have a lunch buffet* available in the Grille Room from 12-1:15 p.m. The Governors speech begins at 1:30 p.m. This event is open to members and guests. Seating is limited. Reservations are NECESSARY! Call the club at 518-463-1151 by Monday, January 6th if you plan to attend. *$20 including tax & service charge, beverages additional

Susan Novotny, owner of the Bookhouse in Stuyvesant Plaza will be the featured speaker at the January meeting of the Albany Torch Club. University Club members are welcome to attend. The Torch Club meets at the University Club on the first Monday of every month from October to June. The evening begins at 5:00 p.m. with cocktails, followed by the speaker at 6 p.m., then dinner and conversation. $30 per person. Reservations are required and must be made through Torch Club Secretary Pat Fishbough via email at pfishbough@gmail.com.

The Membership Committee would like to take this opportunity to welcome the following new member to the University Club Family. John Emrick Mr. Emrick works for the NYS Senate and is Chief of Staff for Senator Jeffrey Klein. He graduated from Fordham College in 2001. His application for membership was sponsored by Joseph Borelli and Colleen Ryan. WELCOME!

On February 7, 1964, Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight 101 bound from Londons Heathrow Airport arrived at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. The flight was met by thousands of screaming fans, many of them in tears - Beatlemania had begun. To mark the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic events in rock and roll history, the University Club of Albany Foundation will present a concert by Hey Jude, an authentic Beatles tribute band. Tickets for the concert are $20, seating is limited and reservations are required. Call the Club at 518-463-1151 or reserve online with a credit card at www.uclubevents.blogspot.com . Ticketholders are also invited to reserve seats for a la carte pre-show dinners in the Grille Room. The band members are: Tom Raider (John Lennon), Brad Jarvis (Paul McCartney), Rick Bedrosian (George Harrison), Don Ackerman (Ringo Starr) and Rich Coogan (keyboards and percussion). Tom Raider has portrayed Lennon all over the world since 2001, and Rick Bedrosian is also the leader of the Celtic Music powerhouse, Hair Of The Dog. A Hey Jude concert is first and foremost, a bona fide performance of classic Beatles songs, but its also an engaging theatrical experience. The band members dress in a variety of Beatles costumes and bring a wealth of Scouse humor, history and hubris to their stage show. Hey Jude is detail oriented too; from their hair, to their Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Hofner and Epiphone guitars, Vox amps and Ludwig drums, their tailored suits (stitched by renowned Beatles costumer Russ Lease) and imported (from Liverpool) boots. The band concentrates on the early songs from 1963 and 1964 (tunes like She Loves You, I Want To Hold Your Hand and A Hard Day's Night) but Hey Judes repertoire also includes hits from later albums such as Help!, Rubber Soul, Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, White Album and Abbey Road. This concert is presented by the University Club of Albany Foundation, so tickets may not be charged to your University Club account. Payment by cash or check accepted in addition to online credit card purchases. One need not be a member of the University Club to attend. Support for educational programming presented by the University Club Foundation is provided by AT&T.
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The first distribution of the Employee Holiday Fund was given out on Thursday, December 19th. The remainder, which will include donations received after that date will be distributed in early February. There is still time to make a donation (or an additional donation). Donation cards are available at the front desk or you can call or email Ellen with your donation amount. Sincerely,

Nate Maloney, Vice President

"Wine can be considered, with good reason, as the most healthful and hygienic of all beverages." - Louis Pasteur
What are you waiting for? Stop by the club for a glass of wine or order a bottle from the new Fall & Winter Wine List. Apparently your health depends on it!

Officers: Colleen Ryan, President Nate Maloney, Vice President Tim Varney, Secretary Matt Badalucco, Treasurer Warren Abriel, Past President

Directors: Mark Brogna Kevin Clancy Meredith Helgerson Jeffrey Hill David Hochfelder

Geoffrey Hoderath Amy Hines-Kramer Ken McCauley Frank Nemeth

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JANUARY1 CLUB CLOSED Happy New Year

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FRIDAY
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MotherJudge Grille 8-10 pm 9 Lunch 10 Lunch & Dinner

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Lunch & Dinner

Lunch & Dinner

Lunch State of the State Noon in Grille

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Torch Club Speaker Yoga @ noon Bowling 7 p.m. 13 Lunch & Dinner

Yoga 4:15 p.m. Bowling 7 p.m. 14 Lunch & Dinner

Albany Roundtable With Mayor Sheehan

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Yoga @ noon Bowling 7 p.m.

Yoga 4:15 p.m.

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20 Club Closed Martin Luther King Day 27 Lunch & Dinner

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Yoga 4:15 p.m. Bowling 7 p.m. 28 Yoga 4:15 p.m. 29 Lunch 30 Lunch

BURNS SUPPER 6:00 p.m. 31 Hey Jude Beatles Show next Friday! Did you get your tickets yet?

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Yoga @ noon Bowling 7 p.m.