October - December 2019 Burgee Newsletter

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2019

400 East Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2019

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October

09 | HARVEST WINE DINNER

19 | CSF END OF SEASON CELEBRATION

WOW invites you to catch up with friends and welcome Autumn at a fabulous four-course meal with wine pairing. Cocktails start at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m.

Join the Cruising Sail Fleet for an evening of celebration, planning and camaraderie. This is a perfect evening to meet fellow fleet members and get involved with the Cruising Sail Fleet.

12 - 13 | AUTUMN CLASSIC

23 | AN EVENING WITH WINTRUST

The Autumn Classic is formerly know as the Jimmy Talbot High School Regatta. This event is hosted out of Belmont for High School 420s.

Six races are typically run each day on windward-leeward courses.

Enjoy an evening with Wintrust complete with guest speakers, light appetizers and two signature drinks. There is a $5 registration fee if you sign up before September 27 and $15 fee after September 27.

6:30 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

BELMONT STATION

17 | WOW NIGHT OF NETWORKING

6 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

6 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

25 | A NIGHT AT SECOND CITY

5:30 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

6 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

Join WOW for a networking club crawl with members of University Club and Union League Club. The night will begin at Chicago Yacht Club and includes cocktails and appetizers and shuttle service to the other Clubs.

Get ready for a night of laughter at one of Chicago’s famous Second City shows. Guests will enjoy hor d’doueveres and cocktails before before departing for the show.

19 | INTER-COMMITTEE CHALLENGE

26 | CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY

All committees are encouraged to enter a team of active committee members in the inter-committee challenge. Don’t miss your chance to secure bragging rights for your committee for the upcoming year!

Get excited for some spooktacular fun at the annual Children’s Halloween party. Don’t miss out on the spooky face painters, balloon artists, and tons of ghoulish goodies! Adults: $19.95, Kids: $14.95.

9 A.M. AT BELMONT STATION

11 A.M. AT BELMONT STATION

EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE RESERVATIONS CONTACT THE FRONT DESK AT (312) 861-7777 OR VISIT CHICAGOYACHTCLUB.ORG

November

December

02 | MAC AWARDS BANQUET

15 | CYC SPEAKER LUNCHEON

04 | WOW HOLIDAY PARTY

The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Committee invites you to the 2019 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Awards Celebration.

Join us to toast the MAC teams, trophies and traditions of the 111th Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, join us for a speaker luncheon with the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice Admiral Sean Buck.

Enjoy a ladies’ night of festive cocktails, appetizers, and delicious desserts with a slide show presentation featuring photos and events from the 2019 season. $20 inclusive per person.

6 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

06 | WHOLESALE WINE NIGHT 6 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

Stock up for the upcoming holidays or replenish your home cellar at Chicago Yacht Club’s Wholesale Wine Night. Guests are welcome!

06 | HIGH SCHOOL FALL BANQUET 6:30 P.M. AT BELMONT STATION

Join us for the High School Fall Banquet as we celebrate the end of the fall scholastic season with our high school teams and their friends and families.

08 | ASSOCIATES FALL CLUB CRAWL

6 P.M. BEGINNING AT UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO

11:30 A.M. AT MONROE STATION

15 | HALF PRICE DINNER MENU

FOR FIRST 80 MEMBERS WITH RESERVATIONS To RSVP, contact the Front Desk at (312) 861-7777 or register online.

16 | RYF/OFFSHORE AWARDS DINNER 6 P.M. AT BELMONT STATION

Enjoy a casual evening and dinner while awards are given for Monroe & Belmont Skyline Series, Commodore’s Cup, Sheldon Clark, Hamilton Club Trophy and the famous Blue Blazer for the Offshore Championship.

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY NOW! Contact Catering & Events Manager, Carly Kirschner, at (312) 861-7770 or catering@chicagoyachtclub.org.

Join us for a Fall Club Crawl with other young professionals from the Chicago Yacht Club, University Club, and Columbia Yacht Club. Space is limited to Associate Members plus one guest. $40 inclusive.

08 | LOBSTER DINNER

5:30 P.M. AT BELMONT STATION Don’t miss out on Belmont Stations’ “Maine” event. This delightful evening includes a five course meal complete with 1.25 lb. Maine lobsters, oysters, tuna tartar, and an ice cream sundae bar.

20 | ANNUAL MEETING

6:30 P.M. AT MONROE STATION Mark your calendar for the annual meeting of the Chicago Yacht Club membership. As the season is starting to wind down, we will review the year at the Club and look toward the upcoming boating season.

6 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

06 | POWER FLEET HOLIDAY PARTY 6 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

Join your fellow power boaters for a holiday dinner party featuring an elegant five-course meal and live music throughout the evening.

07 & 08 | CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY 11 A.M. AT MONROE STATION

Celebrate the holidays with a visit from Santa, homemade crafts, and a holiday buffet. Please bring an unwrapped gift to donate to children in need. Make your reservations early for this annual sell-out event!

07 | CSF HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 6 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

Join CSF for their annual holiday party! Guests will gather for cocktails and appetizers before they are transported by bus to Stage 773 for a performance of “It’s A Wonderful Life: Live In Chicago!”

11 | YACHTING HONORS CEREMONY 6:30 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

This ceremony honors Chicago Yacht Club members who have made significant achievements in sailing during the 2019 season.

6 P.M. AT BELMONT STATION

6 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

SEATING AVAILABLE FROM 11 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. MONROE STATION

Join the Race Committee as they celebrate another tremendous sailing season. Come toast with the committee and enjoy a delicious dinner and cocktails.

Leave the Thanksgiving cooking to the Club and feast with your loved ones at Chicago Yacht Club’s Monroe Station this year. Don’t forget to book your reservations early for this lovely holiday event.

CLUB CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

10 - 14 | Opti Southeast Championship

OCTOBER 4 | NOVEMBER 1 | DECEMBER 5

26 - 27 | HS Halloween Spookytactular 19 | Inter-Committee Challenge (B) Fall Frostbiting | Sundays Oct 6 - Nov 10 (B) DF65 Fall Frostbiting | Sundays Oct 6 - Nov 10 (B)

NOVEMBER 09 - 10 | MISSA Great Lakes Championship (M)

OCTOBER 20 AT 3:25 P.M. VS. MINNESOTA VIKINGS

NOVEMBER 10 AT 12:00 P.M. VS. DETROIT LIONS

NOVEMBER 24 AT 12:00 P.M. VS. NEW YORK GIANTS

DECEMBER 5 AT 7:20 P.M. VS. DALLAS COWBOYS

DECEMBER 22 AT 7:20 P.M. VS. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Shuttle passes are $5/person and charged to your account.

One way only to Soldier Field.

It’s time to dust off that tacky sweater and make your way down to Belmont Station. Dinner reservations are appreciated.

DECEMBER 23 – 26, OPEN FOR DINNER ON 27.

6, 7 & 8 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

On the Water 12 - 13 | Autumn Classic (B)

Bus leaves one hour before kick-off from Monroe Station. Bears Brunch starts at 10 a.m.

12 & 21 | CANDLELIGHT DINNER

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS AT MONROE STATION

OCTOBER

SCHEDULE

14 | TACKY SWEATER PARTY

28 | THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFET

09 | RC APPRECIATION DINNER

BUS

PRIME RIB BUFFET SUNDAY BRUNCH

OCTOBER 6 & DECEMBER 1

MUSIC IN THE MAC BAR OCTOBER 9 & 23

SUSHI IN THE MAC BAR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

HOLIDAY LUNCH BUFFET DECEMBER 13 & 20

Take an evening to relax during the holiday season with a candlelight dinner. Christmas carolers will be around the building singing festive tunes to get you into the spirit. Reservations are suggested.

15 | COMMODORE’S OPEN HOUSE 3 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

Commodore Lou Sandoval invites you to join us for a complimentary evening full of holiday cheer and camaraderie. Complete with a specialty signature drink, hors d’oeuvres, and sensational sweets.

31 | NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY 6 P.M. AT MONROE STATION

Ring in 2020 at the Club with one of two options — join us for dinner or just the party. Dinner option: seating in the Main Dining Room from 7 - 9 p.m. Ticket includes delicious dinner buffet, dancing, party favors, late-night pizza, and champagne toast at midnight. Make sure to make your reservation as soon as possible! 21 and over only.

MONROE STATION CLOSED JANUARY 1 – 17

P INK PONY PART Y