HOLIDAY BRUNCH 2015

The Outing Club Office

(563) 324-5284

Fax (563) 324-1533

Email: info@theoutingclub.com

Website:

www.theoutingclub.com

Wellness Center (563) 424-4597

President Patricia Rolfstad

Vice-President

David Smit

Secretary – Treasurer Brock Earnhardt

Board of Directors

Shawna Duske Steve Frels Bea Sears

Katie Spain Amy Trimble

General Manager Ernie Brauner, Jr., CCM

Assistant Manager

Robert Specht

Administrative Asst. Becky Kummerfeldt

Membership & Special

Events Coordinator Justin Richter

Executive Chef Jason Gomez

Wellness Coordinator

Anne Helms

Assistant Wellness Coordinator

Cameron

Dear members,

As we come to the end of 2016 let’s take a quick look at the past year as it seems like yesterday. We kicked off the year with an Australian

wine dinner, February we refinished the Ballroom floors, one of the largest Easter Sunday Brunches since 2009 which fell very in early March.

I cannot forget the search for the new Special Events Director, then I seem to blink my eyes and the pool season started and Memorial Day was

hot and the pool was packed more than ever. We had the most service staff on record poolside to accommodate our largest year ever with

almost no rain out days or closures in June, the tennis youth and Maria won back the trophy from Crow Valley Country Club, Labor Day as far

as I can find in history was record breaking number of members as a cool weekend forced everyone into a hot Monday. Don’t forget that

amazing Dog Swim, if you missed it we had a lot of fun as Mr. Wundram brought out Molly which he wrote about us in the paper the following

week. Then came the amazing Halloween party for all ages with Elvis taking care of business and Bob’s Haunted House, the club became a

theme park for the evening. Here we find ourselves in the middle of the Holidays and I want to stress how appreciative all the employees are to

you for your membership in the club, without you there would not be a club. Thank you all for your contribution to the employee fund. Each

year this fund is divided among all employees based on tenure with the club and hours worked per week. December is a special time to spend

with your families at the club plan on attending the Dickens Candlelight Dinner, Santa Brunch, and New Year’s Eve Dinner. We also

welcomed Justin Richter to the Outing Club family as our Event/Membership Director.

In January make plans to attend the Children’s Etiquette Class as it is back on the calendar, the re-scheduled Murder Mystery Dinner, and a

new Duckhorn Wine Dinner. These club functions along with two Charity Balls at the club, Champagne on the Rocks and Heart Ball, the club

has a busy January line up. Have you been wanting to lose some weight? Do you use the wellness center? Have you ever tried any of the

club’s wellness menu items? In January we are starting a new program modeled from the hit reality TV show the Biggest Looser. If you are

one of these people that is looking to change your life and are not using the wellness center currently, The Outing Club Wellness Center along

with the Club wants to help! Look for more details in this newsletter or give Anne a call. Are you ready to take the challenge at become the

first Outing Club Biggest Looser!

February we have an all new schedule this year as the club will be open until February 14th

as Bob and Chef are planning a grand evening to

celebrate the love of your life! We will close the last two weeks of February for scheduled deep cleaning.

Wrapping up, your participation makes each event, day or night, special at the Outing Club and thank you for making us a part of your family.

The winter membership drive has started with half off the club initiation is the perfect time to gift a membership to someone or family member.

We have the best group of members in the Quad Cities and want to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Ernie Brauner CCM

ernie@theoutingclub.com

Members Only Thursday, December 8

th, 2016

Thursday, January 12th

, 2017 Thursday, February 9

th, 2017

$19

Welcome New Members!

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Lynda Eirinberg

January Drink of the Month! Smoked Pineapple Margarita

Mezcal Smokey Tequila made with

a Splash of Pineapple Juice and

Garnished with a wedge of Fresh Pineapple

December Drink of the Month! Back by popular demand! Andes Mint Martini

made with Godiva Chocolate Liquor

and Dark Crème de mint

In Memoriam

Mr. Robert Evans Mr. Martin Katz

December 2016, January & February 2017

Give the gift of Membership!

The one-time Initiation Fee will be half off the cost

of $1,500.00 ($750.00) plus the cost of the annual

dues. This incentive will run from December 1st

2016 thru April 30th

, 2017. Please call Justin or

email: Justin@theoutingclub.com for a tour and

membership information. Or visit our website at

www.theoutingclub.com

February Drink of the Month! Queen of Hearts

Sweet & Creamy Cherry Brandy with

a Splash of Sierra Mist and a Cream Float

Garnished with a Cherry

We will be open in February 2017 from the 1st through the 14

th

and be closed from February 15th

through the 28th

!

We re-open on March 1st at 11am.

Justin Richter is a Quad City native, born in Davenport. He is a recent graduate from Western Illinois University with a degree in Business Management. Justin enjoys the arts and is a food and beverage enthusiast. He also enjoys family time and time with his two adorable Pomeranians. You can book your special event with Justin today at the club.

We will be having a Learn to Dance and Dinner

Night! Grab your guy or gal and join us for a night

of dance and food. We will be having this in March

2017 so keep an eye out in future club

communication.

Unwind Wednesdays 1/2 off Bottles of Wine *excludes larger events

-

Join our “New Year New You” program!

We are going to do “The Outing Club Biggest

Loser” Contest with member participation. We

are recruiting up to 6 club members to join our

teams. We would need them to sign up by Jan 6th

2016. They will be assigned to Team Ernie, Team

Jason, or Team Bob. During the contest period

from Jan. 9 to March 11 the club members will

receive 1 free fitness consultation and 5 free

personal training sessions with Anne, Cameron,

or Sarah L. a $300.00 value just for

participating. The winner will receive 90 minutes

of massage, and a years’ worth of free dining

from the Wellness menu, well over a $1000.00

value. It will all start at the Biggest Loser Kickoff

party on January 9th with wellness presentations

in the Wellness Center and then an R.S.V.P.

wellness menu sampling party in the clubhouse.

Members who sign up for a Team can attend the

party for free; all other members will have a $15

charge for the party.

Children’s Etiquette Class Wednesday, January 11th

5:30pm $16

Cheese Soup

Grilled Chicken with Brown Sauce

Mashed Potatoes Green Beans

Passed Bread Service

Cheesecake

Strawberry Melba

Hot Chocolate

SANTA BRUNCH 2016 December 17

th

10:30am Crafts & Buffet,

11:30am Santa

$21 Adults $10 Kids 5-11 years

Fresh Fruit Platter

Assorted Danish & Muffins

Scrambled Eggs

Apple Wood Smoked Bacon

Sausage Links

Fresh Waffles with Assorted Toppings

Shrimp & Pasta Sauté

Seared Chicken & Cream Gravy

Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

Seasonal Vegetable Medley

Cheesy Potato Bake

Assorted Holiday Cookies & Bars

Annual Meeting

The Outing Club

Annual Meeting

Wednesday, February 1st

6:00pm Meeting 6:30pm Cocktails 7:00pm Dinner

Buffet $21.00

Outing Club Holiday Brunch

In The Ballroom Sunday, December 18

th

10:30am - 1:30pm

$32 Adults, Kids 5-11 $15

5 and under are Free

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail

Chilled King Crab Legs

Outing Club Salad

Mixed Greens, Strawberry-Grape Vinaigrette,

Pecans, Feta

Fresh Fruit Platter

Assorted Rolls & Pastries

Scrambled Eggs

Apple Wood Smoked Bacon

Sausage Links

Cheese Blintz with Blueberry Melba

Fresh Waffles with Assorted Toppings

Carved Beef Tenderloin, Creamy Horseradish

Roasted Butternut Squash Chicken Breast

Rosemary-Garlic Pork Loin

Broiled Salmon, Bourbon Maple Boetje’s Sauce

Green Beans with Baby Carrots

Garlic & Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Holiday Desserts to Include;

Blackberry Cheesecake

Chocolate Caramel Pecan Torte

Vanilla Bean Crème Brule

Lemon Cream Cake

Dickens Holiday Dinner

Tuesday, December 20th

5:30pm

**Reservations required**

Passed Hors d’oeuvres

Coconut Shrimp

Raspberry Brie in Phyllo

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

6:45 seated

Strawberry-Pomegranate Mixed Greens Salad

Candied Walnuts, Goat Cheese

Cranberry Vinaigrette

Prime Rib of Beef au jus

Garlic & Herb Roasted Fingerling Potato

Green Beans Amandine

Chef’s Holiday Dessert

Champagne and Tom and Jerry's passed on arrival. Wine with Dinner.

Coats required and Top Hats optional.

$35 per person, if you have a table of 8 people or more the cost is $29 per person.

Burgers & Brews

Thursdays,

January 5th, 19

th, & 26

th

$5.00 Baskets

5 – 8pm

1/3 pound steak burger basket

Choice of fries or fruit

Served with lettuce, tomato, onion,

pickle spear

Additional toppings or side substitutions,

$.50 each;

Cheese

Cheddar

Blue

Swiss

Pepperjack

American

Bacon, per slice

Caramelized Onions

Garlic Mushrooms

Sautéed Peppers & Onions

Avocado

Pico de gallo

Sweet Potato Fries

Onion Rings

Battered Green Beans

Craft Beer $1.50

Eggs Benedict Brunch

Sunday, January 8th, 2017

10:30am – 1:30pm

Mardi Gras Brunch

Sunday, February 12th, 2017

10:30am – 1:30pm

01/14/2017

6:00PM – 10:00PM

$49.00 PER PERSON

RSVP BY 01/06/2017