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PIPELINE April 2013 Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch is a popular family event and a tradition at the LBPC. We will be offering the delectable Mother’s Day Brunch that members have become accustomed to and enjoy. Mimosas will be served to all women 21 and older. Insiders
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Presidents Message
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From the Manager’s Desk
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Women’s Club
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Book Club
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April Birthdays
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Red Room Specials
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Sunday Buffet
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Our buffet is priced at only $26.00 for adults and $13.00 for children 10 and younger. Games to keep the youngsters busy. Please join us on Sunday, May 12 to honor the day. Bring along friends and family...Mothers need to be pampered and need a break from the kitchen. We are the perfect place to leave the dishes behind.
Catering Corner Do you have a big celebration coming up or know someone that is planning one? Please refer them to the Club. Keep in mind you receive a food and beverage credit.
Club Events
Monday Night Sports
Taco Tuesdays
Wine Wednesdays
Thursdays Live Entertainment
Friends Friday
Sunday Dinner Buffet—April 7
Tax Day Spaghetti Feed - April 15
Mother’s Day Sunday Buffet—May 14
New look for Pipeline. There has been much input from members regarding the Pipeline and I have attempted to take many of the suggestions to create the new Pipeline. It may not have as pretty a front cover photo though it gives us more space for information. Thank you to everyone for your input. It is much appreciated! We also want to thank Maria for jumping in and doing the Pipeline when the Club needed someone. She can now devote her time to her profession...Club accounting.
President’s Message
From the General Manager’s Desk
Dear Friends,
Dear Members,
Well it appears that Spring has sprung and we are moving right along in this new year. For those of you that have had the opportunity to visit the Club lately I hope you’re seeing and feeling the effects of the business plan as things unfold. Like any best laid plan, we have already had our share of hurdles, but we will continue to press on. I think there is definitely a palpable feeling of all the good works around the Club with both the members and staff. Hopefully you all agree. We still have a long way to go with our marketing, sales and improvement efforts, but we will continue to keep our head down, our legs active and pray that the wind stays at our back. I have a had a few members approach me with questions and concerns about the status of our plan and all I can say in this brief writing is that we are continuing to move forward with all of the actions as discussed in previous member meetings. As always, I am available to discuss any specific questions or concerns that someone may have.
Spring is upon us and it is a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. You will begin seeing new happenings at the Club along with aesthetic changes that you have all been awaiting. The flooring in the bar (soon to have a real name) will be installed by the time you receive this Pipeline and it will be a welcomed change. There has been a delay in the Red Room carpeting installation though have no fear it has been ordered. As soon as the Red Room update is completed with the carpeting, the new photos and lighting, we will be ready to show off our new look. We will be sending Save the Dates and invitations for a Member and Prospective Member Party. Not only will we be showing off the Club, we will be showing off an updated menu and announcing the new name for the bar with a ribbon cutting. Don’t forget to send your suggested names for the bar. You still have time. You will also be able to meet Rahm Fama, an Executive Chef and Food Network Segment Chef, who has been working with our kitchen staff.
Unfortunately, my work obligations have increased lately and I haven’t been able to enjoy the Club as often as I might like, but I did have the opportunity to spend some time with my daughter there for a Pub Night. It was karaoke night and she had a ball. Everyone was having a good time and it was a great night at the Club. Pub night seems to really have taken off. If you get a chance to come out on a Thursday night, bring in your family and friends. It’s sure to be a good time. If Thursdays don’t work for your schedule, fear not! The Club will now be open 5 nights a week for Happy Hour. Please see Bette or Gonzalo for the specific times and events planned. Also, Mother’s Day is fast approaching, so make your reservations early and come in and help us celebrate that special day. Thank you all for your support and see you at the Club! Dan McGrew President
Monthly Dinner Winner Congratulations to Bob Daley! Every month we select at random one lucky Equity Member to receive dinner for two in the Red Room. Please be sure to look for your name every month in the Pipeline.
Monday is no longer Monday Night Football it has become Monday Sports Night. All sports fans come on in and join us-there is always some type of sport to be watched or another member to play shuffle board, cards or board games. If you have not joined us for Taco Tuesday, you are missing out on delicious tacos by Ernie. His presentation is competitive with the Food Network Chefs. Check it out on Facebook. We occasionally have entertainment. March we had Kindred Spirit Jazz Band and they were fantastic. They will be joining us this month so check in with us. Thursday is still Live Entertainment at the Club. Rotating between Power Trip, our very popular band, and Karaoke with Robin which is also very popular. Robin has songs for everyone. Please do not miss out on this year’s Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch. Mother’s all need to be appreciated. If we do not have your email, please call the office to let us know. This way you will not miss out on any last minute entertainment opportunities and don’t forget to like us on Facebook. The entire staff and I eagerly look forward to serving you and hope to see you on a regular basis at your Club. Onward and upward, Bette Bloom
Women’s Chair Hello everyone, This April we have decided to do a white elephant party at our luncheon. So please look around your home and find something you have been meaning to throw out. Just wrap it up and bring it to the luncheon. It should be a lot of fun and different from our usual venue's. I hope this finds you all well. Don't forget our brunch for Easter Sunday. Make your reservations as soon as possible. Hope to see you around the club.
Book Club Please join us for Book Club Fourth Tuesday of the month
If you are interested in participating, please call
Judy Carmichael 562.338.5834
May God Bless all of you, Caroline
Dominoes anyone? Women’s Club
We’re Having a White Elephant Party! Tuesday, April 2, 2013 At The Petroleum Club Please bring a wrapped white elephant. It should be something you have around the house that you don’t want any more.
Social hour 11:00AM Lunch 11:30 AM Party Follows $20.00
Menu Cream of Squash Soup Cobb Salad Dressing on the side Banana Split
Anyone up for a game of dominoes? We just may be able to find you a partner. Please call Sharon 562.427.7966.
Suggestions Have suggestions for activities for the Club? Please let us know. All we need is a small group and we will find space for you.
Reciprocals We are in the process of adding reciprocals not only with petroleum clubs throughout the country also university clubs. When traveling to a location of a petroleum club or university club, check in with us to see if LBPC is on the reciprocal list. Benefits keep improving at your Club.
New Club Hours
Long Beach Petroleum Club Please make reservations by Monday April 1st 562 427 7966
The Club appreciates all the Women do to keep us up and running. They just purchased a room divider to help separate functions in the Grand Ballroom. Thank you Ladies!
We are now open 5 nights a week. Monday Night Football it is now Monday Sports Night Taco Tuesday Happy Hour 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Wednesday Happy Hours until 7:00 p.m. (There may be surprise entertainment on some Tuesday and Wednesdays so be sure we have your email address) Thursday Night Live Entertainment Friday Fabulous Friends Night
April Birthdays
LBPC Cookbook
April Barnes
Calling all cooks or wanna be chefs. We are looking for your best recipes to put together an LBPC Cookbook to sell as a fundraiser. All proceeds will go to the Club kitchen.
Craig Barto Gisele Barto Larry Benarth
Volunteers willing to help organize are welcome.
Jan Boynton
Red Room Specials
Ronald Clark Mick Conner Emmett Cooper
Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5, 2013
Melinda Cooper
Fish and Chips
Barbara Grieff
Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, 2013
Peter Grieff
Meat Loaf
Carlene Jaques
Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19, 2013
Michael Kopernik
Beef Stroganoff
Aura Monfort
Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26, 2013
David Rath
Catfish
Shelley Skinner Robert Van Spanje Janice Vititow If your birthday is in April and is NOT listed, Please call the Club.
Sunday Buffets
Gift Certificates Don’t know what to give someone in your life that is celebrating a special occasion? Why not a gift certificate to the Red Room? It saves you time running around shopping and supports the Club.
Please join us Sunday, April 14 for our Dinner Buffet. Hours: 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Sunday Buffets are back when there is no Sunday holiday. Sunday, May 12, Mothers Day Champagne Brunch Sunday, June 14, Father’s Day
Lost and Found
Social Media Like us on Facebook. We will be focusing more on social media and more regular posts.
Can’t remember where you left something that you have been looking for? Check the lost and found at the Club.
Wish List
Carts for busser and kitchen—$150.00 each
Chairs for Red Room
Telescopic cocktail tables—$250.00 each
Commercial kitchen knives—$200.00-$400.00
Terrace Room—Stage draperies —$3,000.00
Terrace Room—Back of Stage draperies —$1,500.00—$2,000.00
Artificial trees (6) - $150.00 each
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Taco Tuesday 4:00–7:00 pm
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Monday Sports Night
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Taco Tuesday 4:00–7:00 pm
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Monday Sports Night
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Happy Hour 4:00–7:00 pm
Lunch Service 11:30 am-2:00 pm
Book Club Lunch Service
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Happy Hour 4:00–7:00 pm
Taco Tuesday 4:00–7:00 pm
Monday Sports Night
Lunch Service 11:30 am-2:00 pm
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11:30 am-2:00 pm
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Happy Hour 4:00–7:00 pm
Lunch Service
Taco Tuesday 4:00–7:00 pm
Lunch Service 11:30 am-2:00 pm
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Monday Sports Night
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Live Music
Red Room Open
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Live Music
Red Room Open
Pub Night
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Red Room Open
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Tax Day in Terrace Room – 5:30 p.m. ( Free Spaghetti Night)
Live Music
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Red Room Open
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Lunch Service
Red Room Open
11:30 am-2:00 pm
Lunch Service
FRIDAY
Red Room Open
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Live Music
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Red Room Open
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Taco Tuesday 4:00–7:00 pm
Monday Sports Night
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Pub Night
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Lunch Service
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Lunch Service 11:30 am-2:00 pm
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THURSDAY
Women’s Club Luncheon
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WEDNESDAY
April Fools
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TUESDAY
Lunch Service
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SATURDAY
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Sunday Buffet
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Lunch Service
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Taco Tuesday 4:00–7:00 pm
11:30 am-2:00 pm
Monday Sports Night
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Live Music
Red Room Open
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Taco Tuesday 4:00–7:00 pm Happy Hour 4:00–7:00 pm
Lunch Service
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Lunch Service
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Live Music
Red Room Open
Pub Night
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11:30 am-2:00 pm Happy Hour 4:00–7:00 pm
Lunch Service
Red Room Open
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Lunch Service
Red Room Open
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Lunch Service
( Free Spaghetti Night)
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Red Room Open Tax Day in Terrace Room – 5:30 p.m.
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Live Music
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Lunch Service
Red Room Open
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Lunch Service
FRIDAY
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Lunch Service
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Lunch Service
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Happy Hour 4:00–7:00 pm
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Pub Night
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Monday Sports Night
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Lunch Service
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11:30 am-2:00 pm
Taco Tuesday 4:00–7:00 pm
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Monday Sports Night
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Monday Sports Night
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Taco Tuesday 4:00–7:00 pm
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Live Music
Taco Tuesday 4:00–7:00 pm
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Red Room Open
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Monday Sports Night
Happy Hour 4:00–7:00 pm
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THURSDAY
Lunch Service
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WEDNESDAY
Women’s Club Luncheon
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TUESDAY
April Fools
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Sunday Dinner Buffet
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Long Beach Petroleum Club 3636 Linden Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807 Phone: 562.427.7966 Fax: 562.427.0726
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Long Beach Petroleum Club Board of Directors Dan McGrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Gordon Rankin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President Michael Burrous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Christopher Hicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary Peter Allen Frank Spina Robert Van Spanje Caroline Hicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Women’s Club Chair Bette Bloom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Manager Cuco Lopez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Executive Chef Gonzalo Romero . . . . . . . . . . . Operations Manager Maria Briones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Controller Sharon Miller . . . . .Membership/Office Administrator Telephone: 562.427.7966 Website: www.lbpetroleumclub.com
Long Beach Petroleum Club