FEBRUARY 2021 Membership News and Happenings - The River Club

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FEBRUARY 2021 Membership News and Happenings - The River Club
FEBRUARY 2021
Membership News and Happenings
FEBRUARY 2021 Membership News and Happenings - The River Club
A Letter From the General Manager
This New Year is off to an excellent start, and we have an exciting month ahead! We look forward to seeing our youngest members on
Saturday, February 13, when we are joined by the St. Augustine Alligator Farm – along with a host of cool critters – for Reptile Rally!
And there is no better place to enjoy Valentine’s Day than here at The River Club as you overlook breathtaking views of the city while
                       savoring the menu Chef Darek and his culinary team have crafted for a romantic evening.

                                                                 Thank you,
                                                               Chris A. Miller
                                                              General Manager

                   Membership Corner                                                             Catering Corner
  Thank you to all who have sponsored new members at The River Club
    – what a wonderful way to kick off 2021! I so look forward to seeing
  everyone at our upcoming events this month, such as our Reptile Rally
  Kid’s Event featuring the St. Augustine Alligator Farm or Valentine’s Day
 Dinner! Our Member Events provide the perfect setting to showcase your
  Club and invite prospective members to experience the fun and social
   side of the Club. When your contacts join, you become a VUE Society
 member, which offers a fabulous perk each month for the year. You are
 welcome to reach out to me at sbradford@jaxriverclub.com with contact
                                                                                     Have you heard? The catering and culinary team rolled
information, and I will happily extend a personal invitation on your behalf.
                                                                                     up their sleeves and created delicious new banquet
     Join me in extending a warm welcome to our newest members:                      menus just for you! Try our Bento Box for lunch or
 Brian & Tirzah Hoffman, Leslie Leavell, Margaret & Christopher Jacquard,            the Shrimp Scampi for dinner at your next private
  Angelo Mincey, Jeff & Shondel Johnson, David & Tammy Davis, Andie &                gathering. Contact Catering today for the full menu,
  Thomas Patton, Stephanie & Willie Coleman, Thomas & Meghan Killoy,                                    904.354.1111.
   Thomas & Lauren Knapp, Brian & Cary Vitale, Roger Robles & Jennifer
  Smith, Chris Easterling, Andrew & Mary Kurz, Carl Easterling, Charles &
                                                                                                         Club Closed
  Jeanne Cordes, Jazz Zamor, Steve & Uliana Pollack, and Subrato Deb &
                              Karla McEwen.                                                         SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
                                                                                                  Club Closed for Private Event
                Thank you to our 2021 VUE Society members!

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    The River Club of Jacksonville   904.354.1111                              @jaxriverclub                Jacksonville, Florida 32202
                                                                               @jaxriverclubmember
FEBRUARY 2021 Membership News and Happenings - The River Club
VUE SOCIETY

           Perk of the Month

    VUE Society members raise a glass
  this month and enjoy a BOGO glass of
       Sparkling Wine or Prosecco.

Events & Happenings                                            FEBRUARY 2021

   Feb 5        Valentine's Friday Nighter                                     Feb 11        Book Club
                VUE34 ∙ 5 - 8 p.m. ∙ Complimentary                                           VUE34 ∙ 6 p.m. Catch-Up
                Begin February with a little romance and a lot of                            6:30 p.m. Book Discussion
                fun at our Valentine's Friday Nighter, featuring live                        Complimentary
                music performed by Kyra Livingston!
                                                                                             All members are welcome to participate
                                                                                             in the Club’s monthly Book Club. It is a
                                                                                             wonderful evening meeting fellow members
  Feb 10        Young Executive Member Mixer                                                 while discussing a broad range of literature.
                                                                                             During the month of February, we will be
                VUE34 ∙ 5:30 - 7 p.m. ∙ Complimentary
                                                                                             discussing My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult.
                Networking for our Young Executive members offers
                a top-notch night on the 34th floor as friends and
                colleagues mix, mingle, and make business happen!
                                                                               Feb 13        Reptile Rally
                Enjoy happy hour pricing and live music in VUE34.
                                                                                            5 - 7 p.m. ∙ $25 per child* (ages 3 - 12)
                                                                                            $30 per adult*
                                                                                             The St. Augustine Alligator Farm and
  Feb 11        Speaker Series with Frank Gatlin                                             Zoological Park is joining us again this year
                                                                                             with critters in tow for Reptile Rally at The
                11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. ∙ $25 per person*
                                                                                             River Club! Children and adults will enjoy
                We're delighted to have Frank C. Gatlin, III., founder                       a plated dinner along with an awesome
                of Gatlin Development Company, Inc., join us for our                         presentation and plenty of interactive animal
                February Speaker Series luncheon! Frank began his                            fun. The whole family is encouraged to join
                career in 1972 as a Brick Mason, graduating to a Brick                       us for a “wild” evening here at the Club!
                Mason contractor by 1973 and formed Gatlin Masonry
                Company. By 1976, he had transitioned into the role of                       Adult Dinner Menu
                a state licensed General Contractor and founded Gatlin                       House Salad
                Development Company, and by 1984 had progressed                              Chicken Parmesan
                from residential development into commercial retail                          Assorted Cookies
                development. Gatlin Development Company has since
                                                                                             Kids Dinner Menu
                developed over 20,000,000 feet of retail shopping                            Chicken Fingers & Cheese Pizza
                centers valued in billions of dollars with locations across                  Fries & Fresh Fruit
                the United States.                                                           Assorted Cookies

Reservations are required and a 48-hour cancellation policy applies for all member events. Space is limited. For reservations, please visit
           the Club Calendar in your Club Member App or call Shannon at 904.354.0044. *Exclusive of service charge & tax.
FEBRUARY 2021 Membership News and Happenings - The River Club
Dining               FEBRUARY 2021

                                                                         Tapas Tuesdays
                                                                         Every Tuesday ∙ VUE34 ∙ 4:30 - 7 p.m.
                                                                         Deliciousness awaits with our tasty two-for-$10 Tapas featuring a
                                                                         savory feast of small plate appetizers. Pair them with friends and a
                                                                         craft cocktail.

                                                                         Appetizer & Whiskey Wednesdays
                                                                         Every Wednesday ∙ VUE34
                                                                         Whiskey lovers join us for a fine pour of Four Roses, Angel's Envy,
                                                                         Basil Hayden, Buffalo Trace, Knob Creek, and Woodford Reserve at
                                                                         half the price - from $4.50 - $7.50 when paired with an appetizer.

                                                                         Wine Down Wednesdays
                                                                         Every Wednesday ∙ VUE34
                                                                         Have dinner with us on Wednesdays and enjoy live music and any
                                                                         bottle of wine from our cellar $75 or under for half the price when
                                                                         paired with an entrée. Wine bottles can be corked at the table and
                                                                         taken home.

                                                                         $3 Tacos & Beer Thursdays
                                                                         Every Thursday ∙ Enjoy from 4:30 - 7 p.m.
                                                                         Tacos are always a hit, and we dish them up for $3 each along
                                                                         with $3 Draft Beers once a week!

                                                                         Value Dining Dinner Delights
                                                                         Every Tuesday - Thursday
                                                                         St. Johns Dining Room ∙ $26.95 per person
                                                                         Dinner downtown in the middle of the week at The River Club
                                                                         features a two-course meal with a house salad and Chef's Featured
                                                                         Entrée as you enjoy the stunning view.

                                                                         Fish Fridays
                                                                         Every Friday ∙ St. Johns Dining Room
                                                                        Seafood lovers join us at the end of a busy week for the fresh
                                                                        catch of the day and tasty sides. Our fresh catch menu includes:

                                                         Friday, February 5 | SURF & TURF | $38 per person
                                                         6oz. Beef Tenderloin, Half Steamed Lobster, Garlic Mashed Potatoes
                                                         Grilled Asparagus
Prime Rib Dinner Special
                                                         Friday, February 12 | SHRIMP FRA DIABLO | $29 per person
Every Saturday
                                                         Sautéed Mayport Shrimp, Peppers, Onions, and Asparagus with a Zesty Tomato
St. Johns Dining Room
                                                         Sauce served over Fresh Pasta
$32.95 per person
Make your weekend special by joining us for our          Friday, February 19 | SURF & TURF | $38 per person
Prime Rib Dinner. Enjoy a house or Caesar Salad, a       6oz. Beef Tenderloin, Half Steamed Lobster, Garlic Mashed Potatoes
mouthwatering, slow-roasted, herb-crusted, hand-         Grilled Asparagus
carved Prime Rib of Beef served with Horseradish
Sauce and Au Jus. Grilled Asparagus and Roasted          Friday, February 26 | SALMON | $31 per person
Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Our famous Vanilla Crème         Ginger & Sesame Grilled Salmon served with Jasmine Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables
Brûlée tops off dinner.                                  Yuzu Sauce

     Space is limited. For reservations, please access the Dining Reservations section in your Club Member App or call 904.354.1111.
                                           Service charge & tax is additional for all F&B features.
FEBRUARY 2021 Membership News and Happenings - The River Club
Events & Happenings                                         FEBRUARY 2021

                                                                      Feb 16        Trivia
                                                                                    First Question at 6:30 p.m. ∙ Complimentary
                                                                                    We are always ready for competition at The River
                                                                                    Club Trivia Nights! Want to play but do not have
                                                                                    a team? Join Shannon’s Membership Team – no
                                                                                    experience necessary!

                                        WINE TASTING
                                          TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 AT 6:30 P.M.
                                 $30 PER ADULT | EXCLUSIVE OF SERVICE CHARGE & TAX
       Join us on the 34th Floor to sample the wines of Robert Mondavi along with mouthwatering pairings our culinary team
        has prepared. The evening’s featured wines of Robert Mondavi include Fume Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Maestro,
                                                      and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Reservations are required and a 48-hour cancellation policy applies for all member events. Space is limited. For reservations, please visit
           the Club Calendar in your Club Member App or call Shannon at 904.354.0044. *Exclusive of service charge & tax.
FEBRUARY 2021 Membership News and Happenings - The River Club
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER

     SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
                                        5 - 8 P.M.
Love is in the air on Valentine’s Day, and there is no better way to celebrate than a romantic
dinner at The River Club with spectacular views high above the city. Our talented chefs offer
 a delicious prix fixe menu. $85 per adult, exclusive of service charge and tax. For reserva-
             tions, please call 904.354.1111. A 48-hour cancellation policy applies.

                                     FIRST COURSE
                                  Butternut Squash Bisque

                                   SECOND COURSE
               Salad of Poached Pear and Smoked Duck, Local Gyro Greens
                       Sun-Dried Tomato and Prosecco Vinaigrette

                                          ENTRÉE
                                    Seared Chilean Sea Bass
           Saffron Lemon Grass Fond, Stewed Red Tomatoes, and Chive Risotto
                                               or
Veal Tenderloin, Truffle Jus, Portobello Mushroom Confit, Haricot Vert, and Blistered Tomatoes
                                               or
                  Beef Wellington, Grilled Asparagus, and Chateau Potatoes

                                         DESSERT
               White Chocolate Rose Mousse, Almond Tuile and Poached Figs
Save the Date                    2021                                                    River Club
                                                                                         Board Of
                                                                                         Directors
March Events                                                   More details to follow.

                                                                                         2021
                                                                                         Chairman
                                                                                         Robert M. Harris

St. Patty's Friday Nighter:   Young Executive             Trivia Night                   Vice Chairman
featuring live music by       Member Mixer                                               Ike Sherlock
                                                          Tuesday, March 16
Brian Iannucci                Wednesday, March 10
Friday, March 5                                                                          Immediate Past Chairman
                                                                                         Daniel K. Bean

                                                                                         Herbert H. Peyton
                                                                                         Bruce A. Chappell
                                                                                         Kenneth R. Babby
                                                                                         Virginia S. Hall
St. Patty’s Day               Speaker Series              Book Club                      Alexander B. Intriago
Irish Whiskey Tasting         Leadership Luncheon         Thursday, March 25             Darnell Smith
Wednesday, March 17           with Brandy Carvalho                                       Donald L. Smith, Jr.
                              Thursday, March 25
                                                                                         Brian Wolfburg
                                                                                         Orrin W. Young

                                                                                         One Independent Drive, Suite 3500
Sushi & Sake                  Kid’s Etiquette Dinner                                           Jacksonville, FL 32202
Saturday, March 27            Saturday, March 27                                                 Phone: 354-1111
                                                                                               www.jaxriverclub.com
                                                                                          For Accounting questions, please
Coming in 2021                                                 More details to follow.             call 273-7754

                                                                                              Stay Connected with Us!
                                                                                             The River Club of Jacksonville
                                                                                             @jaxriverclubmember
                                                                                             & @jaxriverclub
                                                                                             The River Club of Jacksonville

Easter Brunch                 Adult Etiquette Refresher   Chalk Hill Estate
Sunday, April 4               Tuesday, April 6            Wine Dinner
                                                          Friday, April 9
                                                                                              River Club
                                                                                           2021 Wine Dinners

                                                                                                 Friday, April 9
                                                                                                Chalk Hill Estate

                                                                                                Friday, June 18
Sips & Safari                 Lego Masters                “Bonnets & Bowties”
                                                                                             Bodega Catena Zapata
at White Oak                  Family Event                Kentucky Derby Party
Saturday, April 10            Friday, April 30            Saturday, May 1
                                                                                                 Friday, July 23
                                                                                               Caymus Vineyards

                                                                                            Friday, September 24
                                                                                                 Castello di Banfi

                                                                                              Friday, October 15
“May the Fourth”              Tequila Dinner              Mother’s Day Brunch                   Cakebread Cellars
Star Wars Family Event        Wednesday, May 5            Sunday, May 9
Tuesday, May 4
CLUB STAFF - THE RIVER CLUB
Chris A. Miller, General Manager
Shannon Bradford, Director of Membership & Member Relations
Linda Henry, Director of Catering Sales
Darek Stennes, Executive Chef
Ramsey Walker, Dining Room Manager
Jeremy Bonifas, Banquet Manager
Molly Kerrigan, Marketing Coordinator

                                              FEBRUARY 2021
     SUNDAY                 MONDAY                 TUESDAY           WEDNESDAY              THURSDAY                   FRIDAY             SATURDAY
                       1                       2                      3                     4                     5                      6
                              Lunch                Tapas Tuesday          Wine Down             $3 Thursdays           Fish Fridays:        CLUB CLOSED
                        11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.         4:30 - 7 p.m.         Wednesday             4:30 - 7 p.m.           Surf & Turf        for Private Event

                                                    Value Dining     Appetizer & Whiskey                           Valentine's Friday
                                                   Dinner Delights      Wednesday                                 Nighter | 5 - 8 p.m.

 7                     8                       9                     10                    11                    12                      13
                              Lunch                Tapas Tuesday          Wine Down             $3 Thursdays        Fish Fridays:             Reptile Rally
                        11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.         4:30 - 7 p.m.         Wednesday             4:30 - 7 p.m.     Shrimp Fra Diablo            6 - 7 p.m.

                                                    Value Dining      Young Executive      Speaker Series with                             Valentine's Day
                                                                      Member Mixer |          Frank Gatlin
                                                   Dinner Delights                                                                        Dinner | 5 - 8 p.m.
                                                                        5:30 - 7 p.m.      11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

                                                                                                 Book Club
                                                                                                  6 p.m.

14                     15                     16                     17                    18                    19                      20
  Valentine's Day             Lunch                Tapas Tuesday          Wine Down             $3 Thursdays           Fish Fridays:      Prime Rib Dinner
 Dinner | 5 - 8 p.m.    11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.         4:30 - 7 p.m.         Wednesday             4:30 - 7 p.m.           Surf & Turf           Special

                                                    Value Dining     Appetizer & Whiskey
                                                   Dinner Delights      Wednesday

                                                     Trivia Night
                                                      6:30 p.m.

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                              Lunch                Tapas Tuesday          Wine Down             $3 Thursdays           Fish Fridays:      Prime Rib Dinner
                        11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.         4:30 - 7 p.m.         Wednesday             4:30 - 7 p.m.         Ginger Salmon           Special
                                                    Value Dining     Appetizer & Whiskey
                                                   Dinner Delights
                                                                        Wednesday
                                                   Robert Mondavi
                                                    Wine Tasting
                                                      6:30 p.m.

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