April 2018 Syllabus

Sangamo Club Syllabus

Event information, articles and news for members of Sangamo Club, Springfield, Illinois’ only private city club.

April events April National
Food Days
April 1, Sunday
Easter Buffet Tuesday, April 3

11:00 am-1:00 pm National Chocolate Mousse Day
One Seating
Come in for lunch or dinner and enjoy a
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Mondays complimentary serving of Dark Chocolate Mousse.
Grab & Go Meals
Dessert must be purchased with an entrée.
5:30 pm, order by noon
Thursday, April 12
April 3, Tuesday
New Menus Launch National Grilled Cheese Day

April 4, 11, 18, 28, Wednesdays Come in for lunch and enjoy the best grilled cheese
“WOW” Wine on Wednesday sandwich in Springfield and a cup of Old
Fashioned Tomato Soup for only $5.
begins at 5:30 pm
Monday, April 16
April 6, 13, 20, 27, Fridays
Date Night National Eggs Benedict Day
5:30-7:30 pm
Come in for lunch and enjoy delicious Eggs Benedict
April 10, Tuesday with asparagus spears and O’Brien potatoes for $7.
Literary Circle ft. Paul Craig
Friday, April 27
11:45 am
National Prime Rib Day
April 17, Tuesday
1040 IRS Tax Break Lunch Come to dinner in the Dining Room or Grille Room
between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and enjoy a 12 oz slice
11:30 am of Roast Prime Rib of beef, au jus horseradish cream

April 20, Friday potato and vegetable, rolls and butter $18.
City Series: Best of Chicago Menu

5:30 pm

April 24, Tuesday
Gone with the Wind Southern Specials

5:30 pm

April 26, Thursday
5 Course Spring Wine Dinner
Spring Into Wine ft. Ramey Wines

5:30 pm

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Officers & Directors

Officers & Directors From the Desk of Jim Repeta...

May 2017 – April 2018 Hello, I am pleased to introduce myself as your new General Manager. I
arrived on Thursday March 8.
Sangamo Club My wife Andrea will be joining me once we sell our house in Texas. We are
Board of Directors empty nesters, our daughter Ellen graduated from TCU last May and will
return to begin taking classes for her Masters in August.
President, J. Randall Cox With spring upon us this is indeed a new beginning, and I look forward to
Vice President, Mark Denzler carrying on and continuing to make the Sangamo Club great! With that I
Secretary, J. Chistopher Smith encourage all of us as Ambassadors of the Club to continue to talk about the
Sangamo Club and encourage others to become members. We are proud to
Treasurer, Thomas Bayer be a cornerstone of the Springfield business community for over 128 years!
Past President, Read on to see what is springing up this month and what dates to save! We
will be opening the patio up once the warm weather arrives!
Richard Wilderson We hope that you will give us a call to let us host any special event or com-
pany banquet here. Please contact the catering office to reserve your date.
Officers & Directors There is no party like a Sangamo Club party!
of the Board I look forward to getting to know each of you. Please call me at any time or
send me an email [email protected].
Class of 2018 On behalf of the entire Club Staff, we remain, as always, at your service.
Charles Pell
Dr. Diane Rutledge
Leslie Sgro See you at the Club,
Class of 2019
Thomas Bayer
Lauren Nevius
Keith Sias Jim Repeta, CCM,CCE
Class of 2020
Ryan Hillestead General Manager
Emily Rabin
Josh Sharp

April Specials

monday martini night Grab & Go Mondays

50%off every monday evening

All Specialty Martinis 5:00-8:00 pm
*$60 serves 4
all night! *$30 serves 2

(Grab & Go orders must be made before noon on Mondays)

titos tuesday Fried Chicken “WOW”
Wednesdays
6$ titos Wine on Wednesdays
& every wednesday in april
Tacos 50% off
we will feature A sangamo club
favorite for our dinner special select glasses
and bottles
Fried Chicken! of wine

bow tie fridays friday happy hour breakfast

wear a bow tie for lunch 5:00-7:00 pm tuesday-thursday
on fridays and get a april 10-26
Join us in the Grille Room on Fridays and may 8-31
half price for half price drinks and house wines
7:30-10:00 AM
burger or chicken breast sandwich (excludes ultra premium spirits, single malt
Scotches and premium wines by the glass)

*Tapas Menu will be available

Literary Circle

Churchill & Orwell

The Fight for Freedom

APRIL 10 Paul Craig is a native of Springfield and
continues to live there today with his wife
Paul Craig Malinda. Paul had a 45-year career in pub-
Churchill & Orwell: lic service, during which he held executive
The Fight For Freedom positions at the Illinois Department of
by Thomas E. Ricks Transportation, the Illinois State Board of
Education and The Illinois State Teacher’s
MAY 8 Retirement System. In these organizations
he served as a Director of Human Re-
Maurine Magliocco sources and as a Director of Planning and
The Nightingale Strategy. Following his career in Illinois
Paul Craig State Government, he spent 14 years at
by Kristin Hannah the University of Illinois at Urbana/Cham-
paign as a Senior Fellow at the University’s Institute of Government
Sancamo Club Literary Circle Lun- and Public Affairs. At the University of Illinois Paul led the Office of
cheons provide members and their Public Leadership, as its Director. In addition to this leadership role,
guests the opportunity to hear rec- he taught courses that concentrated on the language and strategy of
ognized scholars and writers discuss leadership, strategic planning and managing change. In 1990, he and
a variety of authors, works, and liter- three of his university colleagues created a unique leadership program
ary movements. The group promotes centered on great works of literature, on biographies of accomplished
reading and discussion through a se- men and women, and on historical chronicles of significant events in
ries of stimulating and informative history. The cadre of scholars who collectively created this program
sessions that present literature in a came from the disciplines of English, History and Political Science.
relaxed, congenial setting. This program was followed in 1993 by the creation of a leadership de-
velopment program titled The Athenian Leadership Society. This is an
international program that continues and flourishes today in all states,
in Canada, and in several countries throughout Europe.
Since his retirement from the University of Illinois, Paul continues
to present leadership dialogues for elected and appointed leaders, at
various sites in the United States. He has written extensively on the
role of language in leadership, on critical thinking, and on the dynam-
ics of organizational change. When he is not teaching, he fills his days
with great books, fine wine, gourmet food, collecting art, and sharing
intellectual experiences with the most important person in his life, who
keeps him grounded and focused, his beautiful wife, Malinda.

$22 per person including tax and gratuity. Reservations preferred.
Event Cancellation Policy in effect.

Reservations are requested. Call 217-544-1793 for more information
or email your reservation to [email protected]

Artist of the Month

May events Robert D. Gordon Bob Gordon began his art education in
2001 soon after he retired as President &
May 5, Saturday CEO of Boston University Communica-
Cinco de Mayo Tequila Tasting tions, Inc. With the exception of two years
and South of the Border Specials with the FBI and military service in WWII
and Korea, Bob spent his entire professional
May 5, Saturday career as a broadcast executive, much of it
Kentucky Derby Drink Specials in Cincinnati, Ohio where he spent seven-
teen years as Vice-President and General
May 10, Thursday Manager of WCPO-TC, a Scripps-Howard
Fight Night station. He and his wife Jeanne moved to
Springfield, in 2004 and reside in Panther
May 11 and 12, Friday and Saturday Creek.
Lobster Night
Bob studied at the Cincinnati Art Acad-
May 13, Sunday emy from 2001-2003 and has since limited
Mother’s Day his work to Oils and Acrylics. His technique
and selection of subject matter is varied and
May 17, Thursday is primarily the result of mood and whim.
Soft Shell Crab Fest
Contact: (217) 793-0357
May 18 and 19, Friday and Saturday [email protected]
Lobster Night
Low Tide, High Rent October Orange
May 31, Thursday
Club Closed for Memorial Day

June 16, Saturday
Father’s Day Eve Dinner

The Sangamo Club accepts
credit cards for guests.

Upcoming Events

The Masters Tournament

the tournament of tournaments

tees off on Thursday, April 5

Stop in for a refreshment and keep an eye on the leader board!

nfl draft April 26-28

Although the NFL season is months away, this is a reminder that any of
our members that are involved in a fantasy footboll league can host

your fantasy football draft at the sangamo club. Give us a call to
reserve your room and arrange for snacks and beverages.

Fight Night administrative assistant day

May 10, Thursday April 25, wednesday

A sangamo club tradition – Join us ringside chef joe will have several delicious specials!
to watch semi-professional boxing
We will include dessert as a thank you
6:00 p.m. Cocktails and Hors d’ Oeuvre for bringing your administrative team to
7:00 p.m. Dinner
lunch at the sangamo club
Grilled Shrimp Salad “Ali”
Filet of Beef “Foreman” Selfie month

Gratin of Potatoes Fresh Asparagus EVERY NIGHT IN MAY
Strawberry Short Cake “Liston”
Coffee COME OUT TO THE SANGAMO CLUB,
TAKE A SELFIE, POST IT TO FACEBOOk
8:00 p.m. Boxing
receive 25% off
Club Closed to Regular Dining your drinks for the evening
Black Tie Optional

Reservations Required
$95

Upcoming Events

City series: best of chicago menu

April 20, Friday

Take the Sangamo Club
Train to Chicago

(Menu inspired by some of Chicago’s finest restaurants,
brought to you by Chef Joe)

Sky

Chicken and coconut milk soup
with shitake mushrooms

Ditka’s

Grilled artichoke hearts with lemon aioli

Bar biscay

Pan fried scallop over sweet corn lobster risotto

City mouse

Spaghetti with bacon and bread crumbs

Bistronomic

Chocolate profiteroles

*Please call ahead of time to make your reservations. We will include dessert as a
thank you for bringing your administrative team to the Sangamo Club.

Upcoming Events

Mother’s Day

May 13, Sunday

11:00-1:30 PM

Buffet Menu

Chopped Spinach and Vegetable Salad – Mushroom Salad
Grilled Asparagus and Portobello Mushrooms Salad
Caesar Salad, Fresh Fruit Display
Chilled Shrimp with Cocktail and Lemons

Smoked Salmon and Garnishes, Bagels and Cream Cheese,
Sliced Tomato and Cucumber
~`~

Omelet Station – Cheese Blintzes with Fruit Toppings

Carved Tenderloin of Beef with Béarnaise, Creamy Horseradish Sauce
and Peppercorn Sauce

Carved Spring Leg of Lamb with Natural Gravy and Mint Jelly
Chicken Piccata with Fettucine Alfredo, Pan Seared Salmon with Tomato Relish

Penne Pasta with Seafood, Scalloped Potatoes, Spring Vegetable Medley
Chicken Tenders and Tots
~`~

Assorted Desserts
Coffee and Tea

Reservations please call 217-544-1793
The cost is $30.00 for adults and $15.00 for children
Cancellations cannot be accepted after Thursday May 10th at 5:00 p.m.
The Club will be closed to all other dining during the Mother’s Day Buffet

Sangamo Club Staff

General Manager Employee Anniversaries

Jim Repeta, CCM, CCE AMANDA DODILLET Charles Wright
[email protected] server Line Cook

Executive Chef April 10, 2017 April 10, 2017

Joe Martin, CEC Hours of Operation
[email protected]
The Dining Room The Grille Room
Office Manager
Monday through Friday Monday through Friday
Becky Taylor Lunch – 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. (continuous service is available in
[email protected] The Grille Room Monday-Friday)

Dining Room Manager Dinner – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Lunch – 11:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Kristopher Zander Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dinner – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
[email protected]
Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Administrative Assistant
Don’t Forget!
Melisa Galloway
[email protected] Wednesday, April 25 is Secretaries Day!

Evening Receptionists

Harriet Steahly
Gianna Hines

Beverage Mixologists

Tony Cunningham
Dennis Groves

Sangamo Club
227 East Adams Street
Springfield, IL 62701

(217) 544-1793
www.sangamoclub.net

Membership News

New Members

PHILIP SPENGLER, Realtor, became a member of Sangamo Club.
TODD HANNAH, Allied Design Consultants, is a new member at the Club.
JOSEPH WHITE, Engineer at Watco Companies, joined Sangamo Club.

Reminder:

Effective APRIL 1 we will begin sending statements via email
instead of sending them through the mail.

PROMOTION: APRIL 1 - SEPTEMBER 1

*Any EP members who refer a new member and that member signs a 1 year contract,
the current EP member will get 2 months free dues.

* Non-Residents and Residents, Senior Residents and Senior Non-Residents
who refer a new member and that member signs a 1 year contract,
the current member will get 1 month of free dues.

*If the new member who signs the contract cancels within the first year,
the original member will get billed for those months.

Calling all Affinity Groups

Do you have a special interest and like to come to the Sangamo Club and
network with other individuals with similar same interest. We are looking
for individuals to take the “lead,” the Sangamo Club will provide the room
and any audio visuals that you need. Examples of Groups include:
The Network Group Women’s Round Table
Lawyers Group Entrepreneur Group
Real Estate Group Dinner and Bridge
Financial Markets – Economic Group Wine Club

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