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MAY 2 THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE AMARILLO CLUB MAY 2017

unWine

MAY 3

Sake & Sushi

MAY 4

2 for 1
Pot of Gold
Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner

MAY 5

Poker Night

MAY 6

Bingo Night

MAY 9

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MAY 10

Sake & Sushi
Main Dining Room Closed for Lunch

MAY 11

2 for 1
Pot of Gold

MAY 12

Seafood Buffet
Entertainment by
Patrick Swindell & Esquire Jazz

MAY 13

Cocktail Making Class
Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner

MAY 14

Mother's Day Brunch
Entertainment by
Jason Patrick

MAY 16

unWine

MAY 17

Sake & Sushi
Rollback Wednesdays

MAY 18

2 for 1
Pot of Gold
Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner

MAY 19

Magic & Comedy Show
Entertainment by
Curt Miller

Main Dining Room Closed for Lunch

MAY 20

Bourbon Tasting with Clay Stribling
Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner

MAY 23

unWine

MAY 24

Sake & Sushi

MAY 25

2 for 1
Pot of Gold

MAY 26

Main Dining Room Closed for Lunch & Dinner

MAY 29

Club Closed for Memorial Day

MAY 30

unWine

MAY 31

Sake & Sushi

Sunday, May 14th

MoBtheru’nschDay

$38+, $18+ for ages 6-12, $8 for 5 & under
Seating Times: 10:30, 11:00, 12:30 and 1:00

Piano Entertainment by Jason Patrick

Buffe Item

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Caesar Salad Italiano
Breakfast Breads French Green Bean Salad
Omelet Station Spring Pecan Apple Salad
Scrambled Eggs Cous Cous
O’Brian Potatoes Chilled Seafood Bar
Apple Sausage Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast
Apple Wood Smoked Bacon Black Cod
Quiche Carvery Selections
Cinnamon French Toast Kids Buffet
Fresh Seasonal Berries Assorted Dinner Roll Display
Cheese Displays Chef’s Spring Vegetable Medley
Assorted Nuts Yukon Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable Crudité Sweet Table
Fresh Exotic Fruit Displays

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SAKE SUSHI
W E D N E S D AY S

Join us on Wednesday in Club 30 to choose select Sushi Rolls right out of the
sushi case in front of you. The rolls may change from week to week, so
please call us at 806.373.4361 to see what rolls we are serving that day.

May 6th • $19.95+ • 7:00 p.m.
Main Dining Room • Burgers, Bingo and Pizza

May 5th • 30th Floor • $30 buy in • 6:00 P.M.

Great Prizes & Chef’s Choice of Hors D’oeuvres

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Dear Valued Members of the Angelica Campos
Amarillo Club,
As I am writing this we are in the final Amarillo Club would like to thank Angelica Campos for
planning stages of the Titanic Dinner. her service of 3 years! Angelica has done an excellent job in
We have had a great response and the kitchen, working in many areas from pastry to
thank you everyone who is attending. banquets. She is a great asset to our culinary team, and
May is looking to be a fabulous month. look forward to working with in the years to come!
We have Curt Miller presenting the
Magic and Comedy Show on the 19th. Abhishek Sonkar
He is coming from Houston and is a Assistant General Manager
great entertainer. Clay Stribling will be
doing Bourbon tasting on the 20th and
I am really excited about this.
For all members who have asked me numerous times about a
cocktail making class, here's your answer. It's on the 13th of May.
We are bringing Poker night back on the 5th of May. Mothers
day is on the 14th. Please make your reservations at your earliest
convenience.
A great variety of events are going on in the club in May. I look
forward to seeing you all.
Warm Regards,
Abhishek Sonkar
Assistant General Manager
[email protected]
806-373-3461

Every ursday in May

There's a better way to win Big Bucks other than buying a Texas lottery ticket.
Every Thursday in May, we will be drawing names of Amarillo Club members
with the possibility of winning up to $1,500 each and every Thursday evening.
Here's how it works:
1. All member's names are placed in a drum.
2. A name is pulled every hour starting at 6 PM last pull is at 8 PM.
3. First name drawn could win $500.
4. Every hour in which no winner has been drawn, $500 will be added to the POT until 8 PM,

at which the last drawing will be worth $1,500.
5. Winner must be in attendance at the Amarillo Club at the time of the drawing to win!!!
6. We will also be drawing at 6:30 and again at 7:30 for other prizes. This will be from a list of

members that are actually in attendance at the club.
The Fine Print:
1. All winners of $1,000 or more will receive 50% in cash and 50% in food credit to be

used before the end of 2017.
2. Only one winner per evening for the large prize.
3. Must be present to win.

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CELEBRATE WITH US!

We want your special day to be even more special when you
celebrate with us at the Amarillo Club. Join us for Brunch
during your birth month to receive a special complimentary
Birthday Meal! Please mention this when making reservations,
and also don't forget to bring your special invitation when you
join us.

***Alcohol is not included, and you may only take advantage of the
special deal if you join us for Brunch during your birth month. If your
birthday falls during a month with a Special Holiday Brunch, please
keep your invitation and join us for the next regular Sunday Brunch.
Please note the o er is only valid for the Birthday Guest.

ENJOY ABCIORMTPHLDIAMYENMTEAARLY!

CHEF'S Korean Braised Short Ribs

CORNER Executive Chef, Joseph Guzman

Ingredients The Braising Liquid

• 10 bone-in short ribs, trimmed of • 2 Cup Brandy
excess fat • 2 cup Hoisin Sauce
• 2 ½ cups low-sodium soy sauce
• ½ Cup peanut oil • 2 cup brown sugar
• 8 Chopped Yellow Onions • 1½ Tbsp red pepper flakes)
• 4 Chopped Carrots • 2 cans Dr. Pepper
• 1 Tbsp. minced Garlic • 1½ cup mirin
• 4 Whole Chopped Ginger Root

Directions

• Season and sear short ribs with peanut oil - deep brown color. Pull
short ribs.

• Caramelize yellow onion, carrot, ginger, minced garlic till golden brown.
• Place braising liquid, vegetables and short ribs in a hotel pan and place

in the oven 350 for 3 hours. Check each hour - want fork tender
• When ready pull short ribs and strain the sauce - reduce sauce by half

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Featured Member

Vincent Matteson W (Vinnie) and Caroline Harris have been
members of the Amarillo Club since May 2016. They have enjoyed
many special events at the club and have shared our fun, unique
social gatherings with several prospective members. Vinnie and
Caroline enjoy the great atmosphere at the club on special nights
including DJ and Karakoe night, and Piano Bar night with Jason
Patrick. Caroline often brings her clients and has lunch meetings
with colleagues at the Club 30, knowing the staff will respect their
privacy while providing excellent service.
Vinnie and Caroline like to workout, hike, enjoy outdoor activities,
spend time with friends and family and travel. Caroline was a
collegiate cheerleader at the University of Oklahoma where she
received bachelors degree in accounting. She is a residential,
commercial, ranch and farm Realtor with Gillispie Land Group.
Vinnie went to college in Arizona and owns Matteson Homes
where he is a remodeler, and builds custom homes and commercial
properties.
We congratulate them on their one year anniversary at the club and
thank them for their support.

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unWINE
at the

AMARILLO CLUB

25% Any bottle
of wine!
OFF

Please join us every Tuesday for
discount wine night. Enjoy 25% off
any bottle on our entire wine list. If
you’re not sure which wine to try, ask
your server. They will help you pick the
perfect bottle to go with your cuisine.

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806.342.0606

Printing | Copying | Graphic Design | Posters, Banners, Signs | Vehicle Graphics | and MORE!

YOUR The Amarillo Club is excited to offer a new
AD
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
HERE
exclusively for our members.
We are selling ads for our monthly newsletter, and our
Monitors on the 31st & 30th floors, and in the Lobby. These
spaces are exclusively for the members of our Club.

Please contact Abhishek Sonkar at 373-4361 to receive
more information.

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FRIDAY MAY 12 $32 PER PERSON SAVE THE DATE | 6.30.17
FROM 6:00 - 9:30 MAIN DINING ROOM
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Composed Salads Carved Roasted Prime Rib elegant, complex wines from its Napa Valley estate vineyards for
Orzo Pasta Cheese Ravioli nearly 30 years. ey are the third largest vineyard in Napa,
Penne Pasta Cod selling most of their grapes to other famous neighbors. Keeping
Ambrosia Salad Seafood Linguini their best vineyards for their very small production. Trilogy and
Seasonal Fruit Display Orecchiette Pasta world- class Cabernet Sauvignon are the cornerstones of the
Cheese Display Baby seasonal Vegetables winery’s legacy.
Clam Chowder Soup Rice Pilaf
Smoked Salmon Display Sweet Table
Sushi Rolls

Entertainment provided by:

Patrick Swindell & Esquire Jazz

CONGRATULATIONS

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Dear Members,
We have several exciting events planned for you during May. We start the month with Poker night on Fri, the
5th followed on Saturday the 6th with our Bingo Night. On Friday the 12th we will have fabulous Seafood
Buffet. Followed by our delicious Mother’s Day Brunch on the 14th. Rollback Wednesday will be on the 17th.
On Friday the 19th we will be featuring a Magic & Comedy Night on the 31st floor. On Saturday the 20th we
will be featuring a Bourbon Tasting. Mr. Clay Stribling will be conducting this tasting.
We are continuing the Pot of Gold night. This will be held every Thursday along with 2 for 1 Night. We will be
featuring a drawing for the possibility of winning up to $1,500.00. Please refer to the write up in this newsletter.
As I stated last month you the member are the heart of the Amarillo Club and we need your help to increase
our membership numbers. I know you feel that your club is a very special, exciting place to bring family and
friends, and even colleagues. So if you have a friend, client, neighbor or colleague that you think would be a good member of the club
please contact myself and I will handle all of the details.
As a reminder members who do not notify the Club of cancellations at least 24 hours in advance will be charged 100% of the event
price. This policy will be in effect for the Mother’s Day.
After careful consideration and analysis I recommended to the Board and they agreed that the club will no longer offer Food or Bar service
on Monday’s after 2 PM. This will be effective May 1st. The club will be closed the entire day on May 29th in observance of Memorial
Day.
My door is always open and I welcome all comments and suggestions. So the next time you are at the club please stop by and say hello.
Hope to see you at the club soon.
Dale

MAKING CLASS

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It is that time of year again, DINNER BUFFET | 6 00PM 8 30PM
Prom, Graduation and
celebrations! If you have any Joi us o the 3rd Wed esd y of e ch
needs for a private room or o th for Rollb ck Wed esd ys!
event space please contact
me and we would love to Enjoy a meal from a selected menu for $7.95!
accommodate you. I am
always available via email at Salad Bar Me u
[email protected] or just simply call Rolls
the Club and I would love to speak with you. Tilapia Roasted Chicken
If you have any suggestions or requests for the Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes
Club, please let us know and we will be happy to Peach Cobbler
incorporate them. Please feel free to contact me
any time!
Thank you,
Kristi Kellum
[email protected]

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accommodate
our members, CLUB CLOSED unWINE Main Dining Room Closed
for Dinner
weekend FOR EVENING DINING
entertainment is ON MONDAYS BINGO NIGHT

now from
7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

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CLUB CLOSED unWINE Main Dining Room Closed
for Lunch
FOR EVENING DINING
CLUB CLOSED ON MONDAYS

Entertainment by Main Dining Room Closed
PATRICK SWINDELL & for Dinner

ESQUIRE JAZZ

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Mother’s Day CLUB CLOSED unWINE Main Dining Room Closed BOURBON
for Dinner TASTING
FOR EVENING DINING
ON MONDAYS Entertainment by with
CURT MILLER CLAY STRIBLING

Entertainment by Main Dining Room Closed Main Dining Room Closed
JASON PATRICK
for Lunch for Dinner

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CLUB CLOSED CLUB CLOSED unWINE Main Dining Room Closed
for Lunch & Dinner
FOR EVENING DINING
ON MONDAYS

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CLUB CLOSED CLUB CLOSED unWINE

FOR MEMORIAL DAY

*Members who do not notify the Club of cancellations at least 24 hours in advance will be charged 100% of the event price.
Members who wish to enjoy evening entertainment will be subject to a $15 entertainment fee per person, if food is not ordered.

The Amarillo Club's Board of Directors is pleased to announce
these individuals who have been elected to membership.
Please welcome our new members as you see them in the club.

Barry Albrecht Bill Quisenberry
Christopher Sugar Tyler Smith, OD.PA
Howard Allen Dwayne Tipton

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Hours of Operation AMARILLO CLUB
MAIN DINING ROOM
Chase Tower, LB 12076
(31st Floor) Amarillo, Texas 79101
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 806.373.4361

Monday - Friday To scan this
Dinner: 6 to 9:30 p.m. code on your
smart phone,
Tuesday - Saturday download a
Happy Hour: 5 to 7 p.m. QR Code
reader
Monday - Friday application.

(30th Floor) NEW CLUB HOURS

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Club will no longer be open for evening dining
Monday - Friday on Monday. However, Club 30 Bar is open for
drinks and a light appetizer.
Dinner: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Saturday
Club 30 Bar Area:

9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Happy Hour: 5 to 7 p.m.

Monday - Friday

CLUB STAFF

Dale Telford, CCM, CCE
General Manager

[email protected]
Joseph Guzman

Executive Chef
[email protected]

Abhishek Sonkar
Assistant General Manager
[email protected]

Jeff Taylor
Executive Sous Chef

Britney Britten
Marketing Director
[email protected]

Kristi Kellum
Event Coordinator
[email protected]

Jon Daniels
Maître d’

For Reservations & General Questions
Please Call 806.373.4361

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sharla Valdez ............................. President Perry Graham ............................ Director
Brandon Kuhn ............................ Vice President Patrick A. Swindell .................... Director
Les Simpson .............................. Secretary Jeff Booth .................................. Director
Steve Lapp ................................ Treasurer Dr. Tyler Pendergrass, DDS ....... Director
Ken Copheranham .................... Past President Monte Price ................................ Director
Marcie Rea ................................ Director