2011 has a nice ring to it!

Happy New Year! Thank you to all of the Members and Guests who hosted events with us in 2010. December was a joyous month. The Club looked amazing decorated for the holidays and we enjoyed several events including our Grand Holiday Celebration and a divine luncheon with Paula West. Photos from these events can be found on our Facebook page.

The New Year brings many special occasions from birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, annual galas, corporate celebrations and business meetings.It is customary around this time of the year that many couples are engaged and begin looking for that special venue to celebrate their union. We bring back after two successful years, The City Club 2^nd Tuesday Wedding & Event Open houses.

The next open house will be Tuesday, February 8^th from 5-7pm. We invite you to visit us and enjoy complimentary Champagne and Hors d’oeuvres. Our special featured partner for this show is none other than our very own Member, Natasha Miller from Entire Productions who will be providing live musical entertainment. We invite you to join us and ask about our preferred wedding pricing for 2011.

This month the Sales & Catering team is working with two very special organizations who have opened up their events to our Membership and guests.

Information about both events are below:

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 6:30pm

Exiles, Emigrants and Entrepreneurs: Archaeology of Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania)

The island of Tasmania, long renowned for its unique geology, pristine landscapes, and delicious food and wine, is also home to five newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Join us at The City Club of San Francisco where Eleanor Conlin Casella will take us on a tour of Tasmania, including its archaeological sites and memorable landscapes, through an exploration of the history of the island and its founding as a penal colony. She will discuss the famous male convict sites incorporated within the recent World Heritage listing, and then turn towards some of the results of archaeological excavations she's directed at the Ross Female Factory - a Tasmanian prison site established for exiled British female felons and their dependent children. The sites she will discuss offer some of the best-kept records of convict history anywhere in the world. Followed by a reception featuring a Tasmanian wine and whiskey tasting.

Please contact jklahn@aia.bu.edu or 617.353.8709

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Please join us and over 150 Bay Area professional women for the Women's Business Luncheon: EXPERIENCE. EDUCATE. EMPOWER on January 27th, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm at The City Club of San Francisco. The guest speaker for the evening is Kathy Tierney, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board of Sur la Table.

All proceeds benefit Immaculate Conception Academy, an all-girls high school in the Mission District of San Francisco. Tickets available online: http://icaluncheon.eventbrite.com/ or call Caroline Curran at 415 824 2052 ext40

We look forward to a prosperous and exciting New Year!

Best Wishes,

The City Club Team

A City Club Affaire- Sunday, October 4, 2009

The City Club of San Francisco invites you to our A City Club Affaire
Wedding & Event Show on Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 11am-3pm.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet The City Club’s preferred partners in our beautiful venue. We promise you will find just the right collection of experts for your next event.

We are proud to feature the following partners:

Amy Kushel Bride

Arrowood Photography

Artists in Music

Bay Music and Entertainment

Blueprint Studios

Branch Out

Cakework

California Chocolate Fountains

California Parking Valet

Carol Irvine Photography

Carolyn Wong Cakes

Chapin Court Salon

Classic Party Rentals

Darcy Padilla Photography

Denon & Doyle

Dilek Sezen

Dot the I Designs

Dreams on a Dime

Elle MusicEntire Productions

Floramor Studios

Floreal

Galleria Park Hotel

Have Your Cake

Hyegraph Invitations & Calligraphy

Jade Studio Productions

Jay Kelly Photography

Justin Fone Productions

Karina Marie Diaz Lifestyle Photographer

Kimpton Hotels

La Tavola Linen

Mandarin Oriental

Marianne Kent & Bay City

Mosaic Transportation

Nancy Liu Chin

Napa Valley Linens

Omni Hotels

San Francisco Brides Magazine

Sibby's Cupcakes

Simayof

Sound in Motion

Stacey Miller Designs

Sylvie Gil Photography

The Buttercream Studios

Thomas Hughes Video

Under the Chuppah

Well Rehearsed



Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and champagne mimosas provided by The City Club, a full day schedule of live entertainment so that you can sample sounds from our collection of artists, tasty treats from our dessert partners, a copy of San Francisco Brides Magazine, and the opportunity to meet in person with all of our premier partners.


Complimentary Admission
Complimentary Valet Parking will be available.
Please register at http://www.cityclubsf.com/

GO GREEN!

“Go Green” is the new campaign name seen and heard around the country as a better effort to promote less waste and an emphasis on recycling. California and especially in the Bay Area efforts have been especially high and expected at almost every establishment you visit. I have noticed signs everywhere to encourage GREEN efforts such the gym, restaurants, grocery stores, and even shopping malls. The obvious would be to use less paper products, less towels, and to recycle when possible!



Now more than ever, I have seen many corporate meeting and event planners asking me “Are you Green?” Yes, the City Club does promote going green and we do support ways to do so. The biggest way to go green at luncheons and meetings is to eliminate bottled water. Pitchers of Ice Water versus bottled water have been in high demand for corporate meetings in an effort to recognize their corporate “Green” efforts. I have seen meetings use less paper handouts, and use more audio visual ways of communicating their message & program.

Be conscious of the environment and Go Green! For more information please visit http://www.globalgreen.org/ for ways you can become more green.

-Alison Angelo
Sales & Catering Manager

real simple.

While helping a bride choose her theme, colors, and floral for her wedding, it dawned on me that the more simple the better. The simple things in life and always the best, right? We went through the Reds, Oranges, Blue’s, Dazzles, Sparkles; you name it we looked at it. Looking at all the options first gave us a good idea of what she was looking for. Elegant, but simple.

Consulting with the very professional & creative Stacy of Stacy Miller designs, she recommended that the more simple, the more elegant and classic. Being that it is a Fall Wedding we were designing, we were looking for rich colors that coordinate with the season but nothing too rich to take away from the beautiful setting of the City Club where our rich hues and décor make a statement for itself. In addition to our original and one of a kind Diego Rivera Mural, we wanted the color pallette all to blend together.

Before I knew it we found the perfect linen, thanks to La Tavola and an exquisite classic tall centerpiece from Stacy Miller. We had designed a simple, elegant, and classic wedding table every bride strives for.

Keep it real simple, and it will all come together with flying colors!

-Alison Angelo
Sales & Catering Manager

Happy New Year!

Resolutions, Words of the Year (my favorite), new gym memberships, Weddings to plan, Clubs to join, Places to visit, Events to plan, Old friends to catch up with and New friends to meet. Don’t you love the beginning of a New Year?

The year ended well for us at The City Club. We appreciate all the business received from our Members and guests and look forward to what this year will bring us.

We have a few upcoming events that we want to share and remind you about:

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 from 5-7pm
City Club Wedding & Event Open Houses- scheduled for the first Tuesday of every month.
Complimentary Champagne and Hors d’oeuvres

Featured vendors: Sugarcoat It Studio cake tastings and Table Décor by Classic Party Rentals.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009 from 6-9pm
Havana Nights- Dennis M Photography Showcase hosted by The City Club sponsored by f. Duncan Reyes events by design, one of San Francisco’s premier event planners.

The Café will be transformed into a Cuban Night! Join us for live music and entertainment, traditional food and flair, signature beverages and private reserve cigars. The night is sure to indulge your senses.
Please contact your Sales & Catering Manager for more information and to RSVP.

Friday, January 23, 2009 from 6-9pm
Urban Winemaker Dinner

$85 inclusive members and hosted member guests
$100 non-members
Featuring:
Connor Brennan, who will share about his Pinot Noir, recognized by the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the top 5 wines in the country.
Matt Reidy, of ConnonBrennon Cellars will share about his wine philosophy.
Kian Tavakoli of Keon Wines and a consulting winemaker at Crushpad will share about small lot wineries.

January 29th, 2009 from 7:45 -9: 30 a.m.
Cleopatra Vaughns Non-Profit Leadership Breakfast

Complimentary with reservation
reservations@cityclubsf.com
Featuring:
Michael O'Neill, Ph.D., Professor of Non-Profit Management, University of San Francisco
"Is there really a crisis of confidence in charities?"
This event graciously hosted by The City Club of San Francisco & Board of Governors.

*In Memoriam of Cleopatra Vaughns, Former City Club Board Chair and true community servant.

January 30, 2009 from 6-9pm
City Club Cigar Night

$85 inclusive members and hosted member guests
$100 non-members
Join us for our signature cocktails, and selection of fine cigars.
Menu will include barbecued beef brisket and fixings.



Hope to see you soon!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Michelle Kimmins- Director of Sales & Catering

A City Club Affaire- The City Club's Wedding & Event Show

The catering team at The City Club was pleased to host its 2nd Annual City Club Affaire- Wedding & Event Show this past Sunday, October 5, 2008.

Thank you to those who attended and gracious thanks to all of our participating vendors.

Our vision for the show was to create an intimate setting where guests could capture the feeling of a City Club event. We poured complimentary champagne, passed Chef Michael Munoz’s hand crafted hors d’oeuvres and delectable sweets and showcased only those vendors found on our recommend list. Each vendor on our list has developed a relationship with our team, worked events at the Club and provides services we trust to be exceptional.

Thank you to California Parking valet services for providing us with complimentary valet services. Peter Rudolfi for arranging the solo guitarist who welcomed guests upon arrival. Northern California Brides & Today’s Brides for their magazines and Marianne Kent Music for providing the lovely D’Jazz entertainment on the 10th floor Café.

Thank you to Classic Party Rentals, Napa Valley Linen, La Tavola Linen Company, for the gorgeous linens and table top displays. Floramor Studios, Floreal, Designs by Ricardo, Stacey Miller Designs, Branch Out for the beautiful, creative and coordinated flower centerpieces and arrangements. Special thank you to Elle Music & Entertainment for providing the lighting which really enhanced the overall feeling in the 11th floor Main Dining Room and created an evening ambiance during the day!

Compliments to Kathy Goodman from Well Rehearsed for representing her services by bringing in a yellow umbrella, table top displays and house-made tasty cupcake pops. All of your attention to detail really shined. Armel Reyes from Kimpton Hotels for providing the fun garters for the “Single to Sunrise or Naughty Girls” loved them!

Carolyn Wong, Cakework and Have Your Cake for the tasty cake treats and detailed cake displays. Amy Kuschel for showcasing two of her lovely designs from her latest gown collection. Stacey Wong from California Chocolate Fountain for providing the wonderful dipping items that we all enjoyed. Hyegraph Invitations & Stationary for providing gorgeous new ideas. Patrick McMichael from Denon & Doyle for greeting all of our guests with warmth and cheer.

The Galleria Park Hotel, Nordstrom’s Fine Jewelry, Thomas Hughes Film, Tara Arrowood, Carol Irvine Photography, I DO! Wedding & Event Designs, One World Designs, and Sylvie Gil for showcasing past events at The City Club and hopefully inspiring all of our future bride and grooms.

If you missed the show this year, we do hope you can visit the Club soon as we would love the opportunity to walk you through our space and share more about all of our wonderful vendors.

See you next year. Did we mention- it was complimentary admission!

-Michelle Kimmins- Director of Sales & Catering