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Behind the Canvas ON THE COVER: Colors of Steel

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and City Council proclaimed August 1, 2018, as Ron Donoughe Day for the 90 Neighborhood project.

Documenting the western Pennsylvania landscape through painting has been my focus for the last 30 years. Industrial areas have especially interested me because they are part of the regional fabric. Several years ago, I had the opportunity to visit many working steel mills to witness the production processes. It was much more visually exciting than I could have imagined. These cavernous spaces are punctuated by moments of intense heat and light. It was a visual poetry of color taking place in a dangerous environment. The light sources changed almost constantly depending on what was being done. Small windows placed high allowed blue light from outside to stream in through the dust filled interior. The electric lights near the roof created a soft yellow-green wash and the molten metal filled everything with a warm glow. Sometimes the splashes appeared to be dancing light instead of liquid metal. These places were never designed to be aesthetic, yet they are, while offering a mix of power and grit that speaks to our heritage. That’s what I’m after as an artist.

The work has also been collected by The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, the Duquesne Club, The University Museum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Most recently, his collection of 90 Pittsburgh Neighborhoods has been acquired by the Heinz History Center a s a permanent exhibition.

I’m proud that the Duquesne Club has Days of Steel in its permanent collection, and I’m also proud to offer Colors of Steel, 18" x 24", oil on linen, 2019, for this important Women’s Charity event.

— Ron Donoughe

About Ron Donoughe Ron Donoughe has been painting the western Pennsylvania landscape for nearly 30 years. His work features the many textures of the region. Ron is a full-time professional artist. He has taught outdoor painting workshops throughout the United States and France. He is a Distinguished Alumni of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Ron was awarded best of show at Three Rivers Arts Festival, 2003. He had one-person exhibitions at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts in 2006 and again in 2018. His work was featured at the Pennsylvania Governor’s residence in 2011 in an exhibition titled Across the Alleghenies.

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omen OF THE CLUB

presents the inaugural

A Tale for All Time proudly held at the Duquesne Club the 28th of February, 2020.

Thank you for toasting the Gilded Age with your hosts for the evening, The Women of the Club (WOC), benefiting United for Women, a United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania organization.

omen OF THE CLUB

presents the inaugural

A Tale for All Time proudly held at the Duquesne Club the 28th of February, 2020.

Thank you for toasting the Gilded Age with your hosts for the evening, The Women of the Club (WOC), benefiting United for Women, a United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania organization.

n behalf of the Duquesne Club, I would like to thank you for your generosity in joining Women of the Club in celebrating A Tale for All Time: The Gilded Age. Tonight’s event benefits United for Women, a signature initiative of the Women’s Leadership Council of the United Way.

Our Gilded Age origins are a delight to revisit, but they also serve as a timely reminder. As an institution, constant change and growth at the Club are necessary to avoid becoming outdated – like a museum relic of the past. As evidenced by what you have seen and experienced this evening, I think it’s safe to say that the Club is as vibrant as it was in the early days. From the time of the Duquesne Club’s founding in 1873, our members have displayed a generous spirit. Members today – like Women of the Club – continue to utilize their involvement in Club activities and societies as opportunities for philanthropy. Tonight, we gather as a direct result of accomplished and compassionate women – leaders in business, leaders in our community, and leaders at the Club. Many thanks to Women of the Club for expanding the definition of what it means to be a Duquesne Club member and for their conception and implementation of this wonderful event that focuses on providing practical support to vulnerable women and children in our wider community. I hope you have enjoyed yourself this evening, learned a bit of history and depart with a renewed spirit of giving and community involvement. Best wishes, Scott Neill Secretary and General Manager Duquesne Club

A SHORT HISTORY Club members Colleen Pietrusinski and Penny Zacharias founded Women of the Club (WOC) in 2016, after hearing the familiar refrain from fellow female members: “Let me know the next time you’re going, so we can go together.” At the time, many women seemed hesitant to visit the Club on their own. But heading to the Club with the knowledge that a friendly face would be there to chat over a meal or a drink could make all the difference. Pietrusinski and Zacharias saw an opportunity to try something new. Unsure of the turnout, they began planning and announcing the dates and times of informal cocktail hours. Propitiously, people did show up, and WOC quickly grew beyond anyone’s expectations.

Events hosted by WOC have evolved and vary widely depending on the presenting host. Informal happy hours are still a staple, augmented by special events, including wine tastings, chocolate-making presentations, professional décor workshops, and a summer clay shoot at Seven Springs. As an informal organization, it maintains no official roster of membership, with an estimated 120 members and guests attending various events. WOC will host an even greater variety of events and get-togethers this spring and through 2020. A few highlights include an art event with ballet costumier Janet Groom Campbell and sculptor William Kofmehl III; a self-defense workshop that focuses on situational awareness and real-world skills; and a Raise Your Spirits tasting with Max Miller. WOC values suggestions and opinions, with fluid programming parameters. WOC is not interested in rigid organizational boundaries; all it needs for success is a time, a place and the promise of engaging fellowship. WOC continues to uphold valued traditions while creating new ones for the membership of the future.

Tuesday, April 7 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

DIVAS IN DEFENSE CLASS Self-defense training basics that will teach you situational awareness, how to manage your own stress response, and understand that “interview” precedes conflict. A discussion and demonstration on the real-world skills needed to deter and respond to threats will follow. Taught by Sam Rosenberg, former USMC officer and bodyguard to celebrities, including Benjamin Netanyahu, Warren Buffet, Anthony Robbins, Tom Cruise and Katy Perry.

Thursday, May 7 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

SPIRIT TASTING Please join us at these upcoming events:

Wednesday, March 11 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Max Miller of Raise Your Spirits walks us through a tasting experience, including the history and production of select spirits. After pursuing careers in the consumer products industry, Max Miller and his partners formed Raise Your Spirits. The core philosophy is a desire to help organizations build lasting internal and external relationships using unique tasting experiences to drive engagement, sales, and productivity. Spirit samples will be presented with hors d’oeuvres.

ART EVENT Creating Live and Still Art: Pittsburgh Ballet costumier Janet Groom Campbell and internationally renowned sculptor William Earl Kofmehl III will talk about their creative processes in developing their art. Janet has been designing for the ballet for over 43 years and has been the lead designer on 30 ballets. Bill has had his sculpture displayed all over the world. To capture his subject matter, he uses a sculpting technique called investment casting that dates back to the Italian Masters.

Dress for these events is club casual attire. Pricing for the events is to be determined and space is limited. Reservations are required and may be placed at Duquesne.org, 412-560-3015 or events@duquesne.org 5

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WHO BETTER TO FIGHT FOR WOMEN THAN A WOMAN LIKE YOU. United Way is honored to be part of A Tale for All Time, a celebration of the women of the Duquesne Club. Your support allows us to continue a century-long tradition of being a change maker on behalf of the community. For nearly 100 years, people have relied on United Way for help. But theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also turned to us as a way to give back, help solve big problems, and to bring the community together to create long-lasting change that improves the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT UNITED WAY AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED, PLEASE VISIT US AT UWSWPA.ORG

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United Way directly targets four community impact areas: • Children & Youth • Financially Struggling Families • People with Disabilities • Seniors & their Caregivers

For children, we work to build strong academic foundations so children can be successful in school as well as life. We advocate on behalf of people with disabilities so they can access housing, skills training, and employment. And perhaps most critically, United Way works to prevent hunger and homelessness, helping meet basic needs and improve financial stability for Veterans and hard-working families, including women in crisis. It’s no surprise the vast majority of people asking for assistance through United Way’s PA 2-1-1 Call Center are women — often mothers heading households and dealing with critical needs or an unexpected crisis. Since 2013, our United for Women initiative has assisted nearly 10,000 women, half of whom represented families with children to receive short-term assistance, find suitable shelter, and improve employment so they can better provide for their families. But what’s inspiring is the thousands of women who have stepped up to take the lead in creating real change for our most vulnerable neighbors. Women just like you. Thanks to the involvement and generosity of caring, involved women such as you, United Way has become stronger at identifying critical issues and more able to marshal the necessary resources to solve problems and change lives.

Is it enough? Not even close. Imagine what’s possible if we could count on everyone with the means and empathy to join in this fight. When women unite in a common purpose, things happen. Change happens. Life happens. Thank you for making United for Women the beneficiary of tonight’s event. Please accept our invitation to find out how you personally can be part of the next chapter of improving the lives of women and families in our community.

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THE MAIN DINING ROOM A Tale for All Time begins and ends in the Main Dining Room, where John Ricketson, president of the Duquesne Club board of directors, welcomes guests to the historic evening. Following the immersive experience, he brings partygoers back to modern day, made even sweeter with the galaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature dessert course.

BILLIARD ROOM William “Buffalo Bill” Cody and his partner “Texas Jack” Omohundro hold court in the Billiard Room, taking bets on who can beat them in a game of pool. Between shots, the showmen perform bits from their Wild West show “Border Life,” which toured through Europe and the United States with stops in Pittsburgh. Whether in its original location on the second floor or its current location at ground level, the Billiard Room has always served as a lively spot in the Club, with billiards tournaments awarding silver trophies to winners with their triumphant names engraved. Because so many industrialists spent the better part of the day at the Club, the tournaments proved an entertaining challenge for those working deals in the worlds of industry and finance.

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u THE GARDEN PATIO Famed astronomer and early Duquesne Club member Samuel Pierpoint Langley takes guests through a stargazing session of the night sky through the roof of the patio. The first director of the Allegheny Observatory channels guests through a sensorial odyssey using special lighting and sound effects. Created as part of the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1929-31 addition, the Garden Patio dominates the center light well of the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first floor. Originally an outdoor patio for the summer season, the area is one of the most exquisite dining spots in Pittsburgh, with a breathtaking fountain and carved stonework inspired by Celtic and Mediterranean designs. In 1957, the patio was covered, leaving only two stories of this enchanting stonework visible. 11

n 2019, Jones Day celebrated its 30th anniversary in Pittsburgh. As one of the law firm’s 43 offices worldwide, Pittsburgh benefits from Jones Day’s collaborative culture in serving client needs. When Jones Day arrived in 1989, Pittsburgh was a city determined to rise from the collapse of the steel industry. Jones Day saw opportunity in Pittsburgh and committed to making the office a success while giving back to the local community. On Jan. 3, 1989, Jones Day Cleveland litigators Paul M. “Mickey” Pohl and Charles H. “Chuck” Moellenberg and Pittsburgh lawyer Charlie Schliebs opened the firm in what is now the BNY Mellon Building. At the time, no other nonPittsburgh firms had offices in the city. Jones Day now has more than 70 lawyers in Pittsburgh. Originally a litigation boutique handling business, labor, insurance and intellectual property disputes, the Pittsburgh office grew to include regulatory and environmental lawyers. Within the last seven years, we’ve expanded to offer transactional services and more recently, investigations and white-collar defense and cybersecurity practices. Jones Day is committed to contributing to the region’s quality of life. Through charitable donations, board service and volunteer work, Jones Day supports nonprofits such as the United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council. Our local office has administered a legal clinic for indigent veterans and handled federal appeals and procedures for litigants unable to afford counsel. Not only have our Pittsburgh lawyers worked to reclaim blighted properties for renovation, taught in inner-city schools and provided legal support to establish a free health clinic, but they are also leaders in civic and nonprofit organizations supporting economic growth strategies, workforce development, education improvement and culture and the arts.

ith commercial banking roots dating back to the 1800s, the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. has grown to be one of the largest diversified financial services companies in the United States. We have businesses engaged in retail banking, including residential mortgage, corporate and institutional banking, and asset management. PNC takes pride in how we relate to and serve our employees, customers, and communities. In 2018, we supported our communities with $77 million in charitable giving. Sixty percent of our total workforce, 52 percent of managers, and 21 percent of corporate executives are women. Women also make up 33 percent of our board of directors, well above the national average among Fortune 500 companies. PNC Chairman, President and CEO William S. Demchak is a founding member of the U.S. 30% Club, with a goal of achieving 30-percent female directors on S&P 100 boards by 2020. We offer resources to help engage women and provide opportunities to advance their careers: • Women Connect Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG) gives female employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally through networking, mentoring, workshops, speaker series, community engagement, and other events. • Women’s Leadership Development program gives 90 nominated female employees the opportunity each year to network with senior leaders and advocates. Participants rotate through assignments outside their regular roles at the company. • PNC spent more than $336 million directly with Women Business Enterprises over the past five years through its Supplier Diversity Initiative. • More than 2,000 PNC-certified Women’s Business Advocates deliver financial products, services, and resources that can help women thrive. • From senior leadership to front-line employees, we believe that everyone at PNC can be an ally for women in the workplace. The pilot program Men as Allies equips men at PNC with tools and resources to recognize and overcome any unconscious bias they may have.

u THE GRILLE ROOM Behind the cloistered doors of the Grille Room, Steward J. Wesley Miles educates guests on Club etiquette through the eyes of some of its newest members. Mr. Rose, his paramour Maive Lavender and Miles bring to life a Gilded Age scene showing that the more things change, the more they stay the same. The Club’s separate ladies’ entrance may be an artifact of the past, but Maive’s appetite for excitement is timeless. Maive entertains the crowd in the Grille Room with bawdy banter and her, um, colorful manners; a weary Rose sits with the most sympathetic partygoer he can find; and Steward Miles nervously prepares for the arrival of President Ulysses S. Grant.

THE FOUNDERS ROOM This conference room is the site of an emergency meeting of the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s membership committee to vote on accepting the delicate Theadore Rush as a member. Surrounded by his protective cohort, Rush makes his case to Ricketson and the guests whose votes will decide whether he is confirmed or denied membership. The fate of the rhyming Rush anxiously hangs in the balance. The addition of a 12-story tower in the 1930s created the Founders Room, as well as the Walnut, Adams and Georgian rooms. Since then, the layout and uses for these conference rooms has changed little.

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u THE GEORGIAN ROOM Molly the maid shares the joys of being on the Duquesne Club staff and her loyalty to the Club as she preps for arrival of President Ulysses S. Grant. She affectionately spills the tea on her fellow staffers and favorite members and reveals the secret to the harmonious relationships: Mutual respect. Like the Founders Room, the 1930s addition of a 12-story tower created the Georgian Room. When à la carte dining outpaced banquet business, this room served as a luncheon dining room, visited many times each week by captains of industry. Many corporations had standing tables, and leaders would meet regularly at “their” table. Ulysses S. Grant

THE CARNEGIE ROOM Benjamin Franklin Jones of Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation and Pennsylvania Railroad Superintendent Robert Pitcairn command the Carnegie Room, where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve convened a board meeting to work out a shipping rights deal. Guests contribute to the negotiations by passing an exceedingly important note written on a napkin between the two men. As the guests modify the agreement, the stakes of the deal grow ever more intense. Named after an early president of the Duquesne Club, the Carnegie Room was part of the original 1890 clubhouse designed by Longfellow, Alden and Harlow and may have been the site of the original library or card room. In 1998, the entire third floor underwent renovations to create the floor plan that exists today.

Robert Pitcairn Katie Jones, great great granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin Jones, standing in front of his portrait in the Duquesne Club Founders Room.

aring for others and improving the lives of our patients and members, as well as our communities as a whole, is a strong focus at UPMC. As the neighbor people count on for high-quality care, UPMC enhances the health of individuals and families and strengthens the communities we call home. UPMC supports communities throughout western Pennsylvania. Funds underwrite charity care for those who can’t afford treatment and they subsidize community-focused programs and services, such as health screenings, programs for seniors, activities for children, investments in scientific research and medical education, and efforts to help battle the opioid epidemic. UPMC is also proud to support United Way Women’s Leadership Council and United for Women. After all, women are the heart and soul of our families and communities. So at UPMC, we put our heart and soul into giving them the support they need. Our efforts don’t stop at the corporate level. UPMC employees volunteer to take on difficult issues, like education, hunger, and homelessness, to help make the places we serve safe, healthy, and welcoming. This important work supports our broader effort to improve community health.

fter receiving her chemistry degree from Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University), Jane Cookson became one of the first female stockbrokers in Pittsburgh. She began her investment career at CS McKee, where she met portfolio manager Bob Peirce, a Carnegie Tech electrical engineer. Right away, they clicked: The mathematical methodology Bob developed to manage pension fund assets appealed to Jane’s technical background. Together, they began to counsel private clients and run client portfolios using Bob’s proprietary strategy. In 1984, when CS McKee began serving only institutional clients, Jane and Bob left to start CooksonPeirce to continue serving their private clients. Initially located in the Oliver Building, CooksonPeirce later expanded into its current offices in the Omni William Penn Hotel, where it oversees investible assets totaling $1.7 billion. Now retired, Jane and Bob remain clients of their namesake firm, representing two of the firm’s 605 client households. At its inception, CooksonPeirce was Pittsburgh’s only female-led investment firm. Throughout her career, Jane continued to lead the way for women, serving as the first female president of the Economic Club of Pittsburgh. She was also one of the first two women on the Board of Directors for the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce. Jane belonged to the second group of women to join the Duquesne Club; currently, she is the longest-standing female member of the Club. Today, women account for 50 percent of the CooksonPeirce workforce and continue to prevail. Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer Robin Miller helped to start the Greater Pittsburgh Compliance Roundtable, which meets quarterly and now counts more than 60 members. Regional Managing Director Janelle Fumerola is the vice president of membership for the Youngstown Business & Professional Women’s Club and manages the firm’s Akron, Ohio, office. And Marketing Manager Mary Ann Fiorilli volunteers with the Salvation Army, Senior Hearts Renewal & Rescue and the Robinson Township Library inaugural board, which brought the township’s first library in 2005. For more information, visit cooksonpeirce.com.

u THE CHALFANT ROOM An aggressive Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, companion of President Grant, instructs guests on how to conduct “total war” on the evening’s dessert course. The delicious slapstick performance of this room sends up Sherman’s scorchedearth policy with a bit of comic relief.

Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman

Chalfant portrait

In addition to his fame as a crushing general of the Union Army during the Civil War, Sherman was an American soldier, businessman, educator, and author who forged a bond with Grant during the appalling Battle of Shiloh. Perhaps best known for his “March to the Sea,” Sherman ordered his army of 60,000 men on a nearly 300-mile march through Georgia in 1864, ending with the fall of Savannah on Dec. 21.

THE OLIVER ROOM Famed artists Frances Mabel Hollams and Henry Ossawa Tanner lead guests in an interactive speed-painting session. Partygoers recreate Hollams’ painting “The Hunting Party” using the “exquisite corpse” method, working on the efforts of the group that preceded them. The end of the evening reveals 10 entirely one-of-a-kind versions of “The Hunting Party.” A popular British painter of dogs and horses, Hollams distinguished her art with her technique of painting subjects without background on wood panels to reveal the grain of the wood. She was described as “always a lightning artist” who benefited from the English aristocracy’s passion for field sports and their devotion to sporting animals. Hollams commissioned her chauffeur to collect samples of horses’ manes and coats to guide her artwork.

Henry Ossawa Tanner

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Jane Grey Swisshelm

American journalist, publisher, and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights advocate Jane Grey Swisshelm disguises herself as a man in order to enter the Club and confront President Grant on issues of voting rights, capital punishment, and abolition. Because Swisshelm tends to come off quite aggressively, she needs the support of the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guests to soften her militant approach to get near the President. The guests watch her remove her disguise while recounting her crusading work and role-play with her until they feel she is ready to have a successful audience with Grant. Today, Room 407 is a private dining or meeting room.

ROOM 423 Mechanically inclined guests help George Westinghouse build his ambitious perpetual motion machine. Whether operating bellows or pulling a rope, each participant contributes a very small nonperpetual effect under the guidance of this gentle genius. Westinghouse patented over 30 inventions that have had a significant impact on modern safety and comfort; the entrepreneur and engineer developed some of these experiments while a member of the Duquesne Club. Like his rival Thomas Edison, Westinghouse was a pioneer of the electrical industry. Room 423, along with Room 425, is part of the 12-story addition from the 1930s and is used as a private dining room today. Members can reserve these suites for meetings or meals throughout the day.

George Westinghouse

H F For more than 150 years, CIBC has helped ambitions become reality. CIBC is a leading financial institution with a $50 billion market capitalization and 45,000 team members in the United States, Canada and around the world. Our strength comes from the power of our team members working together to deliver all that CIBC has to offer.

Businesses. In the United States, our history is rooted in helping business owners and executives realize their goals. From start-ups to multigenerational companies, we take the time to understand each goal and to craft custom solutions. In 2019, Greenwich Associates recognized CIBC for creating an outstanding client experience for our middle market clients, including many in Pittsburgh. Families and individuals. Whether building a legacy or a nest egg, we provide solutions to help make your personal ambitions a reality. Our wealth management is recognized by Barron’s as one of the country’s top investment advisory firms. Our CIBC Agility Savings Account was one of GoBankingRates.com’s best savings accounts for 2020.

Communities. We believe we play an important role in helping our cities thrive. Our U.S. teams volunteer on average 10,000 hours per year to support local communities. Whether teaching financial literacy or packing food for the needy, our employees know that one person can make a difference and when we work together, we can create real change.

Our team. Across the United States, our team members work to deliver our relationship-minded bank for the modern world. We have been recognized by Forbes as one of the best mid-sized employers for the last two years. Giving our best to Pittsburgh. Since opening our Commercial Banking Center in Pittsburgh in 2014, supporting the local community has been woven into our fabric. Through sponsorships and countless service hours to organizations like United Way of Southern Pennsylvania and The Women of the Club, our team is proud to participate in community development initiatives that revitalize and strengthen our great city. 24

unter Associates has always admired Pittsburgh, its strong heritage, and its culture of openness to remain relevant with the changing times. In a similar way, Hunter Associates believes in the timelessness of its core philosophies while remaining agile in its work with clients. Founded by David Hunter in 1992, Hunter Associates provides comprehensive investment services to individuals, families and institutions. The firm’s roots reach back to the 1960s, when Parker/ Hunter was formed. From this strong heritage, the boutique investment manager was built and continues to affirm: “Maximizing profit is not our motivation. Maximizing client outcomes is. We are a firm deeply rooted in a heritage of integrity, where every recommendation is evaluated by asking, “How will this best benefit our client? Does this serve the trust they place in us?” We interpret our job as broader than just competing with the indices. We think of ourselves as taking care of our clients by taking care of their finances.” Throughout the decades we have remained committed to Pittsburgh. We have seen the city change, grow and advance over time; we celebrate this history and the culture of hard work. In 2019, our headquarters moved into newly renovated offices in the historic Koppers Building; in 2013, we completed renovations of an old, empty convenience store, investing in the community and creating a permanent location for our office in Salem, Ohio. Since 2013, Erica Snyder has been at the helm, bringing a deep passion for financial literacy and client centricity to her work. Erica, together with the firm’s leadership team that includes Robert S. McCulloch III, John Scarpitti and Brad Marshall, share a belief that service to charitable and civic organizations is a moral imperative for successful companies to foster a sustainable community. Our commitment to provide true value to our clients, friends, associates and our community remains the enduring foundation of our mission. 25

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Henry Oliver Jr.

Here, Henry Oliver Jr. welcomes guests as new members of “The No. 6 Group.” When the Club was still in its infancy in a rented mansion on lower Penn Avenue, a dozen of Pittsburgh’s most formidable founding industrialists met daily for lunch in the No. 6 dining room. They quietly nudged business and social progress forward over a meal and intelligent conversation before returning to their respective, and sometimes competitive, empires. They continued their noontime tradition for more than 40 years, long after the Club had relocated to Sixth Avenue and their original No. 6 dining room was no more. Oliver teaches the crew’s ritual handshake to the guests and regales them with stories about No. 6’s history and legendary members.

u THE ADAMS ROOM As the proprietor of a musical instrument shop, Charlotte Blume was the original owner of the Sixth Avenue building that now houses the Duquesne Club. Blume leased the building to the Duquesne Club before the membership purchased it outright in a contentious transaction. From the piano of the Adams Room, the ghost of Mrs. Blume regales guests with stories of the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early days and the men who did her wrong. Like the Founders Room, the layout and purpose of the Adams Room has changed little since its creation in the 1930s, when the 12-story tower was added.

THE WALNUT ROOM The peerless Mademoiselle Morlacchi, the world-renowned danseuse, leads the class in learning the waltz and awards the honor of Best Waltz to one lucky couple from each group. This Italian ballerina was romantically – and theatrically – linked with Texas Jack, the tall, dark, and handsome cowboy from Virginia. Like the Georgian Room, the Walnut Room of today can be reserved for private parties, corporate events, or Club-sponsored functions. Created in the 1930s with the addition of the 12-story tower, the Georgian Room served as a luncheon dining room when à la carte dining outpaced banquet business. Every week, heads of industry dined at “their” table – spots that corporations kept as standing tables. Eventually, dining habits reversed course, and both the Georgian and Walnut rooms reverted to banquet space.

Mademoiselle Morlacchi

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Henry Clay Frick

u THE FRICK Andrew Carnegie enlightens guests with an intimate reading from his seminal article, “The Gospel of Wealth.” The steel tycoon discusses the responsibility of philanthropy and his journey from industrialist to altruist. The essay contains one of Carnegie’s most famous quotes: “The man who dies thus rich dies disgraced.” The Gilded Age was an auspicious time for U.S. economic, cultural, and social growth. The opulence of the nation’s upper class highlighted the wealth of the era and the rise of American philanthropy. Carnegie’s article described the charitable duty of the new upper class of self-made rich to give back to their communities. Named after one of the prominent early members of the Club, The Frick was created in the former space of the Bijou Bar, notable as the only location in the Club where men and women could sit and have a cocktail together. 29

Adelaide Howard Childs

u ROOM 424 Adelaide Howard Childs, betrothed to Henry Frick, prepares for the upcoming ball and enlists guests to counsel her on selecting the appropriate fashions for the big event. Quite uncomfortable with these formal events, Adelaide dearly needs the guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; support. Adelaide shares stories of her courtship to Mr. Frick while encouraging guests to review their own frocks before the party, offering up accessories for both ladies and gentlemen to adorn themselves. The original clubhouse afforded members the opportunity to live at the Club in one of the 30 bedrooms on the fourth and fifth floors. Today, a continuous process of renewal takes on the bedroom floors, now located between the seventh and 11th floors. 30

ounded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation was the world’s first billion-dollar enterprise and made 67 percent of the steel produced in the United States during its first full year in operation. The company traces its lineage to some of the Gilded Age’s most legendary business figures; however, U. S. Steel is most commonly associated with Andrew Carnegie, especially in Western Pennsylvania. Mr. Carnegie built his first steel mill – the Edgar Thomson Works – in Braddock, Pa., in 1875, and his commitment to innovation is widely credited with the American steel industry’s rapid growth during the Gilded Age. More than a century later, U. S. Steel remains proud to call Western Pennsylvania our home. Upcoming investments totaling more than $1 billion in our Mon Valley Works facilities, including Mr. Carnegie’s first mill, will: • Secure the next generation of steelmaking jobs in the region and reinforce its status as a global center of advanced manufacturing; • Contribute to regional air and water quality improvements; • Create opportunities for current and future employees to learn new skills; and • Support the local economy through construction-related activity.

U. S. Steel and our more than 4,000 local employees also remain committed to making the communities where we live and work better for everyone. Our employees actively volunteer with a variety of local organizations both on and off the job, including classroom visits by groups of employees, like the one pictured here. And our corporate charitable contributions support local STEM education initiatives, children’s programming at Mr. Carnegie’s first free library in Braddock, upgrades to and the creation of community parks throughout the Mon Valley, and much more. At U. S. Steel, we are proud of our past, and prouder still of our role in building a future for this region that is as strong as the steels we make here every day.

U. S. STEEL CORPORATE SUITE Famous for his long string of epicurean conquests, Chef Pierre LaCroix teaches his little spring chickens the secret of creating his famous heavenly cream. Short-staffed on this most important of nights, he energetically puts guests to work whisking in time to his metronome. Like Chef LaCroixâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discerning expertise, the pedigree of the cream is for only the most discerning of palates. After all, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made from a herd of 75 purebred greyhounds with vanilla pollinated by the Melipona bee and picked from betwixt the wilting petals of orchid blooms within the deep Yucatan.

t Bank of America Merrill Lynch, our success depends on the success of the communities we serve. We have been serving clients in Pittsburgh for more than 80 years, and are firmly committed to the region and its continued growth. We work every day to drive economic and social progress, and to help our clients and employees achieve their financial goals. We are dedicated to making Pittsburgh a better place to live and work. Bank of America has invested $5.5 million in local nonprofit organizations over the past two years, and these sponsorships and economic mobility grants have funded important work focused on affordable housing, community

revitalization, workforce development, basic needs, and the arts. Bank of America is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Our ongoing efforts to invest in women include building a great place to work for female employees, making the financial lives of our female clients and customers better, and advancing the economic empowerment of women. We offer the power of a global company, delivered by a local team. Bank of America is here to listen to your needs. We know that together we can build a better community.

u THE RED ROOM Reporter Thorne Branch and photography assistant Amber Shutter of the Pittsburgh Dispatch interview partygoers about their experience and snap their portraits throughout the evening.

L T ike the Gilded Age we celebrate tonight, Simpson|McCrady can trace their historical risk management and insurance lineage back to the late 19th century. A copy of their oldest policy on record proudly hangs in the office as a reminder of their Pittsburgh roots.

Simpson|McCrady represents only the most innovative and financially sound insurance companies to place coverage anywhere in the United States and more than 25 countries. This offers the flexibility necessary to provide the best options to the successful families, individuals, business owners, educational groups, and nonprofits that they proudly call their clients. This intense focus has made Simpson|McCrady the largest Cornerstone risk management and insurance agency for Chubb Insurance between New York and Chicago and the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most trusted global risk management advisor and employer. They remain fiercely independent, which allows them the agility to adjust their programs, where needed, in the ever-evolving risk landscape.

Beyond providing premier risk management solutions to their clients, Simpson|McCrady is dedicated to serving the Pittsburgh community. Outside of the office, the Simpson|McCrady team dedicates time to giving back with volunteer days with local nonprofits and the community at large.

Over the holiday season, the team wrote holiday cards and donated more than 115 pounds of food and supplies to loved ones serving in the military overseas. Simpson|McCrady has also recently donated angel gifts, bringing cheer to those less fortunate during the holiday season. In addition to these recent highlights of volunteering and giving, the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard work continues throughout the year with activities such as cleaning up local parks, spending time at local animal shelters, lending a hand at local community events and drives, and participating in many of Pittsburghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier nonprofit galas, benefits and luncheons. Simpson|McCrady is committed to supporting the many charitable organizations that make up the greater Pittsburgh region.

racing the firm’s roots back to 1834, McGuireWoods has a long history of client-centered innovation, growth and expansion. Working with clients to develop legal strategies grounded in an understanding of their businesses and industries, we are able to keep pace with their changing needs — and help clients meet their goals. Today, McGuireWoods has 1,100 attorneys in 21 global offices and provides legal services to public, private, government and nonprofit clients in a variety of industries. McGuireWoods’ Pittsburgh office opened in 2001 and includes lawyers and consultants focused on serving clients in key industries that keep the city and region vibrant — among them, healthcare and life science, finance, steel, retail and distribution. We also have a deep energy team that reaches from coal and natural gas to Marcellus shale, as well as practices focused on emerging growth and technology. Our local experience and network serves as an entrée to the broader national and international resources of a global law firm. Committed to McGuireWoods’ core value of service to our clients and the community, the lawyers and staff of the Pittsburgh office give back enthusiastically to the metropolis through fundraising, sponsorships and pro bono legal services for those otherwise unable to afford them.

ince Herbein + Company, Inc. was founded in 1972 in Reading, PA, we’ve been dedicated to helping our clients achieve success through innovative solutions and exceptional service. This dedication to client service has resulted in Herbein achieving the Best of Accounting Client Satisfaction Award by ClearlyRated for four years running. No matter what service we’re providing – tax, audit, assurance, transaction advisory, or business consulting – our team works to understand the big picture to help our clients find solutions to their business challenges. We do this while striving to give back to the communities we serve and providing a healthy work/life balance for our employees. These values have never changed. They have been the driving factor in our growth from a one-person firm to over 225 professionals in 8 offices.

s twenty-something newlyweds, Helene and Regis McQuaide founded Master Remodelers, Inc. out of their passion for creating homes that enhance a person’s positive energy and lifestyle. They embraced the residential design build concept because it brings the best of design, state-of-the-art product resources, sustainability practices and craftsmanship all together as one team in a single contractual entity to the homeowner. There are several benefits and efficiencies inherent to their model including a strong focus on customer relationship, integral design, and home-performance. Master Remodelers has evolved over the years to become a unique and specialized boutique firm, choosing to work on a small number of projects annually to deliver a custom focused, service-oriented process. The steady growth of the company spanning thirtytwo years remains fueled by a desire to provide the 36

The Pittsburgh office opened in 1987 followed by two additional locations in Southwestern Pennsylvania – Greensburg and Allison Park. Reflecting the deep commitment to the communities we serve, Herbein team members are encouraged to get involved and we are active in numerous organizations in the Pittsburgh region including The United Way, The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the Pittsburgh ATHENA Award, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, and the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.

To support other organizations filling a crucial need in our communities, we established a program called Herbein Community Heroes. Every quarter, we award $1,000 to a nonprofit group with one of the recipients receiving an additional $2,500 at the end of the year. For more on this and other Herbein endeavors, visit www.herbein.com

MRI team with a place to develop their talents and skills in a way that feels meaningful and joyful to them and also serves expectations of clients. Despite perennial changes to keep up with evolving times, one thing that has remained steady is the leadership role of women in the company. “Women offer a different perspective and a way of working with and managing people that produce successful outcomes. And their particular ability for cultivating self and environmental awarenesses serves our client’s wants and needs immensely,” said Helene McQuaide, MRI co-founder/CMO and contributing member of Women of the Club. Master Remodelers is proud to support various community programs including Denis Theatre Foundation, Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation and the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

or more than a century, our Pittsburgh office has been a pillar in the business and philanthropic community. Since our merger with Thorp Reed and Armstrong in 2013, Clark Hill has increased its presence and commitment to the city of Pittsburgh. Clark Hill is an international law firm with multidisciplinary practices that draw on its attorneys’ industry knowledge, deeply held values, and global network of premier advisers to provide innovative legal solutions and client service excellence worldwide. With more than 650 attorneys and 25 offices including Dublin and Mexico City, our diverse Clark Hill team advises multinational companies of all sizes around the world. Clark Hill is everywhere its clients require high-quality legal representation.

In addition to bridging gaps between clients and legal issues, Clark Hill’s Pittsburgh team regularly partners with local organizations, participates in community outreach, and contributes to causes close to home. For many years, Clark Hill has been a proud supporter of women’s charities in the Pittsburgh area, including the United Way’s United for Women fund and Women’s Leadership Council and Girls Hope. Follow our passion to serve and our mission to contribute to the Pittsburgh community by following #ClarkHillCares on social media. The Clark Hill Pittsburgh team is on hand to address legal needs and provide access to a world of business-minded legal professionals across the entire Clark Hill network. Please visit our website at http://www.clarkhill.com or follow the firm on Twitter @ClarkHillLaw.

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ince its beginnings in 19th-century Switzerland, our firm has established an important place in the evolution of modern global banking. The most recent chapter in our history began in 2011, when CEO Sergio Ermotti announced a new focused strategy for UBS, built on three pillars and three principles. In 2013, employees from around the world helped to identify the behaviors we valued most. Together, these form our three keys to success and position UBS as a winner in our industry for the long term. A firm to be proud of: As the world’s largest wealth manager, UBS Global Wealth Management provides comprehensive advice, solutions and services around the world. Clients who work with UBS benefit from a fully integrated set of wealth management capabilities and expertise, including wealth planning, investment management, capital markets, banking, lending and institutional and corporate financial advice. UBS has been in the Pittsburgh area since 2000 when the

company bought Paine Webber. With advice from our philanthropy experts and carefully selected interventions through our UBS Optimus Foundation, our clients can make a meaningful and measurable difference. Our experts work closely with clients to make sure their money really is making a difference to the world’s most vulnerable children. We work with our partners and extensive networks to find, develop and fund new programs with the potential to be transformative, scalable and sustainable. Our view on women in finance: We consider investing a practice of gender equality. Small, individual acts of courage — having the initial money conversation, opening your first account — are part of a larger movement. If each woman sitting on the sidelines of her finances made a commitment to speak up, we could dramatically alter the perception that women cannot talk about money or invest for the future. Our vision is that all women move toward financial literacy and independence, not only for themselves, but for future generations. 37

or more than 75 years, Highmark Inc. and its predecessors have committed to the communities where we do business. The genesis of Blue Cross and Blue Shield, established to help Pennsylvanians pay for health care, began during the Great Depression. We continue to lead with innovative products, programs and services for our members, providers and the industry. We work to promote a more diverse population and workforce, a more environmentally responsible strategic direction and an overall healthier community. Shared personal values give us the strength to act responsibly and appropriately when unpredictable or devastating events occur; as a large employer, we are an economic catalyst in communities across our service region. Highmark has always acted on innovative ideas to build what a community may lack. When we saw a gap in support for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grief, we built the Highmark Caring Place, now with four locations across Pennsylvania. When we recognized the need for overarching support of nonprofit fundraising, we convened the Walk for a Healthy Community, an annual event with six locations in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Through these and additional programs, our company acts in a vital, vibrant manner for our community. Our spirit of employee volunteerism is alive and contagious with thousands of hours committed to community programs each year. Our employees actively engage with people, interacting with those in need at a personal level to make a meaningful impact. The decades-long legacy of Highmark includes direct financial support to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Today, our corporate giving benefits hundreds of organizations and goes beyond the careful distribution of funds. We live by the truth that we have a responsibility to give back, reinvest and ensure that those communities remain strong and healthy. Highmark recognizes the importance of the social determinants of health, providing more than $11 million over the past year to organizations focused on safety, food insecurity, health literacy and housing stability. We also collaborate with independent foundations that total $200 million in assets and address societal issues affecting health. At Highmark, we strive to be open, inclusive and supportive; our workforce includes talented people from every background. A diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger as a business and more innovative as a group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; positioning us to best serve customers and communities.

The story behind the evening’s immersive experience

ARRIVING IN THE GILDED AGE SPIRIT A warm and sincere thanks goes out to the talented performers and creative minds behind the immersive experience of the evening’s event. Bricolage Production Company created the journey based on the historic origins of the Duquesne Club and its legacy of rich tradition and camaraderie. We invite you to share your experiences from the evening with your fellow partygoers.

ABOUT BRICOLAGE PRODUCTION COMPANY Located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, Bricolage continually dreams up new theater experiences and dedicates its efforts to making great theater accessible for all. Jeffrey Carpenter founded Bricolage in 2001 with the goal of expanding the boundaries of theater by creating transformative experiences that include the audience as a central partner. The troupe’s mission is to immerse artists and audiences in adventurous theatrical experiences that foster connections and alter perceptions. Tami Dixon, the principal creative and co-founder of Bricolage, said the A Tale for All Time experience endeavored to use what’s at hand – the French translation of “bricolage” – to pay homage to what is and what was. Each guest’s participation defines what his or her experience will be.

We put you at the center of the story and build a world around you, says Dixon, who spent the last five months researching, writing and casting in preparation for A Tale for All Time. With the help of Club art director and curator Barb Conner and the Club’s former director of human resources Irma Thornton, Dixon researched the history of the Club to create the experiences within each room. While a bit of creative license helps guests buy into the mystery of the evening, Dixon says she identified the Club’s historical moments to define what a day in the life was like at the Club during the Gilded Age. Find out more about Bricolage at bricolagepgh.org

he benefactors behind the scenes

BRINGING THE GILDED AGE TO LIFE A Tale for All Time captures the best of what Pittsburgh has to offer, from our dynamic business community to the venerable philanthropy of the United Way to the unrivaled social standing of the Duquesne Club. Our acclaimed partners from Point Park University, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and Lindenmeyr Munroe round out the success of tonight’s event. From their historical roots to their modern-day contributions, these magnetic forces graciously lent their talents and resources for a truly unforgettable gala. We thank these esteemed organizations for their gifts in kind that helped to bring the Gilded Age to life this evening.

Point Park University

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

Lindenmeyr Munroe

The theater program at Point Park University combines performance experience with intense training by internationally recognized master teachers, directors, and choreographers. Offering Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in theater arts, acting, musical theater, and theater production, students work alongside professional performers to hone their craft and develop their artistry.

Pittsburgh’s premier ballet company of 50 years has built a legacy of excellence and innovation through a series of distinguished artistic directors. The Strip District-based Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre distinguishes itself with an eclectic style and irrepressible energy.

The opening of Lindenmeyr Paper in Manhattan in 1859 dovetails beautifully with the Gilded Age origins of tonight’s event. Throughout the years, the family-owned company has focused on building a strong future for the print industry by pursuing strategic acquisitions and joining forces with renowned print advocacy organizations.

The university’s awardwinning, state-of-the-art Pittsburgh Playhouse features academic/theater spaces, production shops, a sound stage, and more.

Founding Artistic Director Nicholas Petrov and founding Board Chair Loti Falk believed that a world-class ballet company belonged in Pittsburgh and created Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in 1969, a movement that resonated with onlookers.

Learn more about this cultural gem in Downtown Pittsburgh at pointpark.edu

Get to know one of the nation’s most exciting ballet companies at pbt.org

Today, Lindenmeyr Munroe is the leading independent paper, packaging, and wide format solutions provider in the United States, available to serve local clients nationwide. Connect with the print company’s Pittsburgh representative at lindenmeyrmunroe.com

he benefactors behind the scenes

Point Park University

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

Lindenmeyr Munroe

The university’s awardwinning, state-of-the-art Pittsburgh Playhouse features academic/theater spaces, production shops, a sound stage, and more.

Learn more about this cultural gem in Downtown Pittsburgh at pointpark.edu

Get to know one of the nation’s most exciting ballet companies at pbt.org

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