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EXPLORE LONDON Experience luxuries just a skip and a jump across the pond. Londontown is the perfect getaway this spring.
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Experience Pittsburgh by bike.
A new place to call home.
Take in everything the Steel City has to offer on two wheels.
More Pittsburghers are catching on to the glitz of living Downtown.
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STAYCATION Oakland There’s more to this neighborhood than pizza and beer specials. On the cover: Ingredients for Oven-roasted Rack of Elysian Fields Spring Lamb, this issue’s feature recipe.
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SMARTER HOME - UPGRADE YOUR HOUSE WITH TECH TO MAKE LIFE EASIER CENTER STAGE: WAITRESS CONNECTIONS EAT FOR ENERGY - TIME MEALS TO FUEL WORKOUTS MADE IN PITTSBURGH: PHONETIC COMPUTER EYEWEAR ON TAP: SNOW MELT WINTER ALE ON THE SCENE TASTE OF THE SEASON: OVEN-ROASTED RACK OF ELYSIAN FIELDS SPRING LAMB IN THE GLASS: CHATEAU DUHART-MILON, PAUILLAC, FRANCE, 2000 IN THE Q IMPECCABLE SERVICE Q&A: CHEF MICHAEL CAUDILL GIVING BACK DC HAPPENINGS: PUT YOUR BEST WINE FORWARD! SILENT WINE AUCTION CLUB HISTORY: FOUNDER BENJAMIN FRANKLIN JONES Duquesne Club
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EXPLORE LONDON Experience luxuries just a skip and a jump across the pond. Londontown is the perfect getaway this spring.
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SPRING PEDALS
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AVENUE
18
LIVIN’ DAHNTAHN!
Experience Pittsburgh by bike.
A new place to call home.
Take in everything the Steel City has to offer on two wheels.
More Pittsburghers are catching on to the glitz of living Downtown.
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STAYCATION Oakland There’s more to this neighborhood than pizza and beer specials. On the cover: Ingredients for Oven-roasted Rack of Elysian Fields Spring Lamb, this issue’s feature recipe.
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SMARTER HOME - UPGRADE YOUR HOUSE WITH TECH TO MAKE LIFE EASIER CENTER STAGE: WAITRESS CONNECTIONS EAT FOR ENERGY - TIME MEALS TO FUEL WORKOUTS MADE IN PITTSBURGH: PHONETIC COMPUTER EYEWEAR ON TAP: SNOW MELT WINTER ALE ON THE SCENE TASTE OF THE SEASON: OVEN-ROASTED RACK OF ELYSIAN FIELDS SPRING LAMB IN THE GLASS: CHATEAU DUHART-MILON, PAUILLAC, FRANCE, 2000 IN THE Q IMPECCABLE SERVICE Q&A: CHEF MICHAEL CAUDILL GIVING BACK DC HAPPENINGS: PUT YOUR BEST WINE FORWARD! SILENT WINE AUCTION CLUB HISTORY: FOUNDER BENJAMIN FRANKLIN JONES Duquesne Club
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As winter waned, fathers and daughters recently enjoyed the time-honored tradition of dining, entertainment, dancing and fun at the 20th anniversary of the Club’s annual Father-Daughter Dinner. The Wine Society ushers in spring on its first day, with a tasting that will feature wines from The Calling. Some event highlights from the Club and its Societies include a Seafood Buffet, the Beer Society’s Battle of the Brews Dine Around, the Rod & Gun Society’s popular Revenge of the Taxpayers Clay Shoot at Nemacolin Woodlands, a Food Truck Dine Around Culinary Society event, the Art Society’s Collecting Japanese Prints, and an Artful Happy Hour sponsored by Women of the Club. If you enjoy talking about books or need a recommendation for your next great read, stop by the Club for lunch at the Literary Society’s monthly Books & Bites casual à la carte dining table. The Literary Society is pleased to support Autumn House Press and its Autumn in Spring poetry event at the Club in May. Also in May, enjoy an elegant and relaxing Mother’s Day as we pamper our members and the special women in their lives. Alfresco dining returns the same month with the opening of the Terrace for the season. The Club’s new Lifestyle Membership, the highest level offered to new and existing members, has proven to be popular. Lifestyle members enjoy all the benefits of general membership, plus the added benefit of access to Health & Fitness and all current and future Club societies. In 2018, the Club will be making more enhancements to our digital platforms – stay tuned for more online capability, and look for the Duquesne Club App that will improve mobile access to your account, increase communication, and simplify making event and dining reservations on your mobile devices. Reciprocal clubs offer overnight accommodations, private function rooms, dining facilities, health facilities and numerous amenities. As the latest addition to our reciprocal clubs, I invite you to consider the historical and prestigious The University Club of New York at One W. 54th St. the next time you are visiting the city. In this edition of Avenue 6, Executive Chef Keith Coughenour shares his recipe for Oven-Roasted Rack of Elysian Fields Spring Lamb. We experience Pittsburgh on a bike, take a staycation in its Oakland neighborhood, and get the scoop on living downtown. We also take a skip and a jump across the pond to explore London, home to reciprocal club Royal Automobile Club (RAC), but not before leaving you with plenty of life-enhancing tech, health and entertainment tips. Order a Snow Melt Winter Ale or two in the Cigar Bar as we say goodbye to winter. And introduce a friend, family member or colleague to the Club at one of the New & Prospective Member Receptions this spring, held in the Reading Room in March and on the Terrace in May. Enjoy your DC experience,
Scott Neill Secretary and General Manager Duquesne Club 2 I Avenue 6
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THE DUQUESNE CLUB LIFESTYLE MEMBERSHIP Enjoy our brand of brilliant living and vital energy in the heart of the city with the new Duquesne Club Lifestyle Membership, the highest level offered to members. Enjoy all the benefits of general membership, plus the added benefit of access to Health & Fitness and all current and future Club Societies. You’ll enjoy and experience amenities found only at the finest city club in the nation –an elegant escape, a personal power base, a cultural icon, and a meeting of minds that shapes and defines the times we live in. Membership is available by invitation only. For more information, visit duquesne.org/membership.
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As winter waned, fathers and daughters recently enjoyed the time-honored tradition of dining, entertainment, dancing and fun at the 20th anniversary of the Club’s annual Father-Daughter Dinner. The Wine Society ushers in spring on its first day, with a tasting that will feature wines from The Calling. Some event highlights from the Club and its Societies include a Seafood Buffet, the Beer Society’s Battle of the Brews Dine Around, the Rod & Gun Society’s popular Revenge of the Taxpayers Clay Shoot at Nemacolin Woodlands, a Food Truck Dine Around Culinary Society event, the Art Society’s Collecting Japanese Prints, and an Artful Happy Hour sponsored by Women of the Club. If you enjoy talking about books or need a recommendation for your next great read, stop by the Club for lunch at the Literary Society’s monthly Books & Bites casual à la carte dining table. The Literary Society is pleased to support Autumn House Press and its Autumn in Spring poetry event at the Club in May. Also in May, enjoy an elegant and relaxing Mother’s Day as we pamper our members and the special women in their lives. Alfresco dining returns the same month with the opening of the Terrace for the season. The Club’s new Lifestyle Membership, the highest level offered to new and existing members, has proven to be popular. Lifestyle members enjoy all the benefits of general membership, plus the added benefit of access to Health & Fitness and all current and future Club societies. In 2018, the Club will be making more enhancements to our digital platforms – stay tuned for more online capability, and look for the Duquesne Club App that will improve mobile access to your account, increase communication, and simplify making event and dining reservations on your mobile devices. Reciprocal clubs offer overnight accommodations, private function rooms, dining facilities, health facilities and numerous amenities. As the latest addition to our reciprocal clubs, I invite you to consider the historical and prestigious The University Club of New York at One W. 54th St. the next time you are visiting the city. In this edition of Avenue 6, Executive Chef Keith Coughenour shares his recipe for Oven-Roasted Rack of Elysian Fields Spring Lamb. We experience Pittsburgh on a bike, take a staycation in its Oakland neighborhood, and get the scoop on living downtown. We also take a skip and a jump across the pond to explore London, home to reciprocal club Royal Automobile Club (RAC), but not before leaving you with plenty of life-enhancing tech, health and entertainment tips. Order a Snow Melt Winter Ale or two in the Cigar Bar as we say goodbye to winter. And introduce a friend, family member or colleague to the Club at one of the New & Prospective Member Receptions this spring, held in the Reading Room in March and on the Terrace in May. Enjoy your DC experience,
Scott Neill Secretary and General Manager Duquesne Club 2 I Avenue 6
life
LIVE
TO ITS FULLEST
THE DUQUESNE CLUB LIFESTYLE MEMBERSHIP Enjoy our brand of brilliant living and vital energy in the heart of the city with the new Duquesne Club Lifestyle Membership, the highest level offered to members. Enjoy all the benefits of general membership, plus the added benefit of access to Health & Fitness and all current and future Club Societies. You’ll enjoy and experience amenities found only at the finest city club in the nation –an elegant escape, a personal power base, a cultural icon, and a meeting of minds that shapes and defines the times we live in. Membership is available by invitation only. For more information, visit duquesne.org/membership.
D E S T I N A T I O N S
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LONDON Experience luxuries just a skip and a jump across the pond. Vivienne Westwood famously said, “There’s nowhere else like London. Nothing at all, anywhere.” And Samuel Johnson once famously said, “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” What better reason than that to hop a flight to Londontown and see its sights steeped in culture for yourself. The perfect time to visit London is in the spring, when the city is abloom and alive, yet the crowded, high season of summer has yet to come. There are plenty of sights to see for a tourist in London, but rather than hitting the pavement, sit back and relax via one of the many Thames River cruises, where you’ll be able to enjoy seeing landmarks like the House of Parliament and Tower Bridge. If London by water isn’t enough, scale the Coca-Cola London Eye, where you’ll see gracefully rotating, 360-degree views of the capital and landmarks like Big Ben. If you’re going in May, be sure to check out the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – the world’s most prestigious – that runs from May 22-26. Go to the Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House featuring Édouard Manet, Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Paul Cézanne, as well as drawings by Michelangelo, Durer, Leonardo da Vinci, and Canaletto, and afterward, go for afternoon tea nearby at Fortnum and Mason. You’ll surely be hungry after a day of soaking in London, so be sure to grab dinner at The Palomar – the Soho neighborhood’s hottest restaurant, which takes inspiration from the fringes of the Mediterranean. But be sure you book ahead – reservations fill up fast. Your top-rated dinner will call for a nightcap, and there’s no better place to taste a little bit of British gin than The Permit Room, where the post-colonial atmosphere will give you speakeasy vibes over your favorite libation. 4 I Avenue 6
A club away from home. Royal Automobile Club (RAC) 89 Pall Mall, St. James’s, London SW1Y 5HS, UK +44 20 7930 2345 www.royalautomobileclub.co.uk
Reciprocal Clubs DOMESTIC The California Club, Los Angeles, CA The Chicago Club, Chicago, IL Cosmos Club, Washington, DC Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit, MI The Metropolitan Club, New York, NY The Metropolitan Club of the City of Washington, Washington, DC Minneapolis Club, Minneapolis, MN New York Athletic Club, New York, NY The Olympic Club, San Francisco, CA The Rainier Club, Seattle, WA The Union Club of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH The Union League of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA University Club of Chicago, Chicago, IL The University Club of New York, New York, NY The Yale Club of New York City, New York, NY INTERNATIONAL Melbourne Club, Melbourne, Australia Kildare Street and University Club, Dublin, Ireland Duquesne Club
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explore
LONDON Experience luxuries just a skip and a jump across the pond. Vivienne Westwood famously said, “There’s nowhere else like London. Nothing at all, anywhere.” And Samuel Johnson once famously said, “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” What better reason than that to hop a flight to Londontown and see its sights steeped in culture for yourself. The perfect time to visit London is in the spring, when the city is abloom and alive, yet the crowded, high season of summer has yet to come. There are plenty of sights to see for a tourist in London, but rather than hitting the pavement, sit back and relax via one of the many Thames River cruises, where you’ll be able to enjoy seeing landmarks like the House of Parliament and Tower Bridge. If London by water isn’t enough, scale the Coca-Cola London Eye, where you’ll see gracefully rotating, 360-degree views of the capital and landmarks like Big Ben. If you’re going in May, be sure to check out the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – the world’s most prestigious – that runs from May 22-26. Go to the Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House featuring Édouard Manet, Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Paul Cézanne, as well as drawings by Michelangelo, Durer, Leonardo da Vinci, and Canaletto, and afterward, go for afternoon tea nearby at Fortnum and Mason. You’ll surely be hungry after a day of soaking in London, so be sure to grab dinner at The Palomar – the Soho neighborhood’s hottest restaurant, which takes inspiration from the fringes of the Mediterranean. But be sure you book ahead – reservations fill up fast. Your top-rated dinner will call for a nightcap, and there’s no better place to taste a little bit of British gin than The Permit Room, where the post-colonial atmosphere will give you speakeasy vibes over your favorite libation. 4 I Avenue 6
A club away from home. Royal Automobile Club (RAC) 89 Pall Mall, St. James’s, London SW1Y 5HS, UK +44 20 7930 2345 www.royalautomobileclub.co.uk
Reciprocal Clubs DOMESTIC The California Club, Los Angeles, CA The Chicago Club, Chicago, IL Cosmos Club, Washington, DC Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit, MI The Metropolitan Club, New York, NY The Metropolitan Club of the City of Washington, Washington, DC Minneapolis Club, Minneapolis, MN New York Athletic Club, New York, NY The Olympic Club, San Francisco, CA The Rainier Club, Seattle, WA The Union Club of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH The Union League of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA University Club of Chicago, Chicago, IL The University Club of New York, New York, NY The Yale Club of New York City, New York, NY INTERNATIONAL Melbourne Club, Melbourne, Australia Kildare Street and University Club, Dublin, Ireland Duquesne Club
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SMART(ER) HOME Upgrade your house with tech to make life easier. The future is now. What was once a futuristic fairytale on the Jetsons is now reality through devices you can control with a tap of an app or simple voice command. It’s the convenience you crave, always at your service.
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August Smart Lock Pro + Connect ($279)
SMART
Access your smart home before you even enter the house with the most advanced and complete smart lock system on the market. There’s no need to remember your keys when you can unlock and lock the door right from your phone. You also can share digital “keys” with family and friends, whether for an hour or indefinitely. And with an easy installation to your existing deadbolt, you can still use regular keys too.
HUB
Amazon Echo Plus ($164.98) The simplest way to start your smart home is to begin with a hub – and there’s none more compatible with smart home products than the Amazon Echo. It connects to the cloud-based service Alexa to allow you to control your smart devices – or ask for the weather, set a timer or ask questions – by calling her on demand. With seven microphones, beamforming technology and noise cancellation, Echo hears you from any direction – even while music is playing.
CL I MAT E ROB OT IC
VAC U U M
iRobot Roomba 980 ($899) This little wonder will keep your home perpetually tidy, while a remote app allows you to clean, schedule and customize cleaning preferences right from your smart phone. It has the capacity to clean an entire level of your home with iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with visual localization technology and will run up to 120 minutes before it automatically recharges and resumes its cleaning job.
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ecobee4 ($249) Adjust your home’s temperature and comfort settings from just about anywhere right from your Android or iOS device, or via voice command. This system stands above the rest with room sensors to help manage hot or cold spots in your home while also offering extra benefits like the ability to read you the news or set a timer. And for an extra $104.19, an expert will come right to your home to install the system.
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SMART(ER) HOME Upgrade your house with tech to make life easier. The future is now. What was once a futuristic fairytale on the Jetsons is now reality through devices you can control with a tap of an app or simple voice command. It’s the convenience you crave, always at your service.
PLUGGED IN LO CK
SYST E M
August Smart Lock Pro + Connect ($279)
SMART
Access your smart home before you even enter the house with the most advanced and complete smart lock system on the market. There’s no need to remember your keys when you can unlock and lock the door right from your phone. You also can share digital “keys” with family and friends, whether for an hour or indefinitely. And with an easy installation to your existing deadbolt, you can still use regular keys too.
HUB
Amazon Echo Plus ($164.98) The simplest way to start your smart home is to begin with a hub – and there’s none more compatible with smart home products than the Amazon Echo. It connects to the cloud-based service Alexa to allow you to control your smart devices – or ask for the weather, set a timer or ask questions – by calling her on demand. With seven microphones, beamforming technology and noise cancellation, Echo hears you from any direction – even while music is playing.
CL I MAT E ROB OT IC
VAC U U M
iRobot Roomba 980 ($899) This little wonder will keep your home perpetually tidy, while a remote app allows you to clean, schedule and customize cleaning preferences right from your smart phone. It has the capacity to clean an entire level of your home with iAdapt 2.0 Navigation with visual localization technology and will run up to 120 minutes before it automatically recharges and resumes its cleaning job.
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CO N T RO L
ecobee4 ($249) Adjust your home’s temperature and comfort settings from just about anywhere right from your Android or iOS device, or via voice command. This system stands above the rest with room sensors to help manage hot or cold spots in your home while also offering extra benefits like the ability to read you the news or set a timer. And for an extra $104.19, an expert will come right to your home to install the system.
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Tuesday, March 6 – Sunday, March 11
WHERE: Benedum Center 7th Street and Penn Ave Pittsburgh PA 15222 TICKETS: Starting at $30 trustarts.org • 412-456-6666
Center
STAGE
COMING ATTRACTIONS Sunday, March 11
Thursday, April 19 – Sunday, May 20
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: New Works
Hamlet
August Wilson Center
Shakespeare’s epic drama, dubbed the greatest play in the English language, lives again in a new production on the Public’s stage. Join the Literary Society for dinner and the play Thursday, May 10.
Heinz Hall
Multiple performances
O’Reilly Theater
7 p.m.
Monday, April 16
The Temptations The Temptations perform their avalanche of hits during the ‘60s and ‘70s as one of the most successful groups in music history.
Thursday, March 15 – Sunday, March 25
Disney’s The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid tells Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved and hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.
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Friday, March 16 – Sunday, March 25
Enjoy an eclectic mix of classics, modern masterworks and new commissions from both seasoned and emerging choreographers.
Multiple performances
LaChanze Tony Award®-winning actress and concert star of The Color Purple performs her electric new concert Feeling Good. Cabaret at Theater Square 7 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
Byham Theater
9:30 p.m.
Multiple performances
Friday, April 20 – Sunday, April 22
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Manfred Honeck conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in Steven Stucky’s Silent Spring, a provocative meditation on the state of the environment. Heinz Hall Multiple performances Duquesne Club
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R Based on the book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson and the beloved film by Adrienne Shelly, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker dreaming of leaving her small town and loveless marriage. With original music and lyrics by six-time Grammy-nominee Sara Bareilles and direction by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus, Waitress has already produced irresistible hit songs that are sure to enter the theatrical lexicon. And if you’re a Cultural Trust member, don’t miss the members-only cast party, where you can meet and greet the talented cast. WHEN:
Tuesday, March 6 – Sunday, March 11
WHERE: Benedum Center 7th Street and Penn Ave Pittsburgh PA 15222 TICKETS: Starting at $30 trustarts.org • 412-456-6666
Center
STAGE
COMING ATTRACTIONS Sunday, March 11
Thursday, April 19 – Sunday, May 20
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: New Works
Hamlet
August Wilson Center
Shakespeare’s epic drama, dubbed the greatest play in the English language, lives again in a new production on the Public’s stage. Join the Literary Society for dinner and the play Thursday, May 10.
Heinz Hall
Multiple performances
O’Reilly Theater
7 p.m.
Monday, April 16
The Temptations The Temptations perform their avalanche of hits during the ‘60s and ‘70s as one of the most successful groups in music history.
Thursday, March 15 – Sunday, March 25
Disney’s The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid tells Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved and hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.
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Friday, March 16 – Sunday, March 25
Enjoy an eclectic mix of classics, modern masterworks and new commissions from both seasoned and emerging choreographers.
Multiple performances
LaChanze Tony Award®-winning actress and concert star of The Color Purple performs her electric new concert Feeling Good. Cabaret at Theater Square 7 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
Byham Theater
9:30 p.m.
Multiple performances
Friday, April 20 – Sunday, April 22
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Manfred Honeck conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in Steven Stucky’s Silent Spring, a provocative meditation on the state of the environment. Heinz Hall Multiple performances Duquesne Club
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C O N N E C T I O N S
NEW MEMBERS September 2017 – December 2017
LIFESTYLE Jeremiah J. Ashcroft III Senior Vice President & President, Midstream EQT Corporation (C. Petrelli, S. T. Schlotterbeck) Shawn P. Hanlon Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (M. J. Tomera, D. J. Lancia) Regis G. McQuaide Jr. President Master Remodelers, Inc. (J. V. Eckles, C. Passodelis Jr.) Samuel G. Miclot* Vice President of Business Development Wellington Strategies (M. P. DeVanney, J. J. Murzyn) John B. Tillison Director, Enterprise Solutions PITT OHIO Express (C. L. Hammel III, R. Beynon)
RESIDENT Steven D. Irwin* Equity Partner Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC (S. D. Oehrle, P. A. Fuscaldo) Steven R. Little Endowed Professor & Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering University of Pittsburgh (A. J. Russell D. Unkovic) Brian D. Ludwick Market Executive & Market President Bank of America Merrill Lynch (K. B. Greb, L. V. Gleason) Stefani J. Pashman* Chief Executive Officer Allegheny Conference on Community Development (D. Yablonsky, W. S. Demchak) Catherine S. Ryan Global Head of Legal Personnel Reed Smith, LLP (M. H. Munsch, D. I. Booker)
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Joseph H. Shearer* Retired – Chief Executive Officer Commercial Stone Company, Inc. (R. G. Lovett, D. P. Franklin) Brian W. Sichko* Owner/Operator Law Offices of Brian W. Sichko (R. Capretto, K. L. Urish)
INTERMEDIATE Lee S. Tilghman Investment Manager The Dietrich Foundation (E. J. Grefenstette, J. C. Harmon)
JUNIOR Peter J. Greb* Wealth Management Advisor Merrill Lynch (C. F. Johnson, F. L. Foltz)
NON-RESIDENT Kimberly F. Aven President Aven Fire Systems, Inc. New Castle, PA (H. A. Flannery, R. F. Sass) John J. Bernabei President/Owner/Pharmacist Tristate Medical Group Weirton, WV (C. A. Frankovitch, M. G. Simon) Sven Michael de Jong Senior Vice President Bethany College Bethany, WV (J. S. Flick, G. B. Jordan) James M. Miller President J. M. Miller, Inc. Indiana, PA (D. R. Jack, M. J. Supinka) Ravi P. Nair Global Client Executive Dell Technologies Indianapolis, IN (G. Scalise, M. A. Twerdok)
Heidi A. Nicholas Owner Nicholas Enterprises State College, PA (W. B. Campbell, D. S. Martz) Jennifer Ann Roxbury Senior Vice President and COO Farmers National Bank Emlenton, PA (N. D. Varischetti, W. C. Marsh) Charles J. Snyder Managing Partner Upland Business Capital, LLC Moorestown, NJ (W. J. Locher, C. D. Herbein) *Denotes Legacy Member Sponsors in Parentheses
MEMBERS WE’LL MISS
W. McCook Miller Jr. Elected 5/7/73 Deceased 9/12/17 Theodore W. Nelson Elected 5/7/85 Deceased 9/23/17
RESIDENT Bruce A. Americus Elected 9/1/05 Deceased 9/1/17 John W. McGonigle Elected 8/17/83 Deceased 9/23/17
NON-RESIDENT Duane Wilder Elected 3/1/00 Deceased 8/26/17
HONORARY
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David W. Christopher Elected 5/8/67 Deceased 11/3/17 Duquesne Club Board of Directors
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Robert C. Milsom Elected 12/4/62 Deceased 11/2/17 Duquesne Club Board of Directors
SENIOR Herbert F. Burger Elected 5/11/71 Deceased 10/7/17 Robert M. Frankel Elected 12/11/84 Deceased 9/17/17 Jeffery L. Leininger Elected 8/17/83 Deceased 9/1/17 Kenton E. McElhattan Elected 3/26/68 Deceased 11/23/17
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C O N N E C T I O N S
NEW MEMBERS September 2017 – December 2017
LIFESTYLE Jeremiah J. Ashcroft III Senior Vice President & President, Midstream EQT Corporation (C. Petrelli, S. T. Schlotterbeck) Shawn P. Hanlon Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (M. J. Tomera, D. J. Lancia) Regis G. McQuaide Jr. President Master Remodelers, Inc. (J. V. Eckles, C. Passodelis Jr.) Samuel G. Miclot* Vice President of Business Development Wellington Strategies (M. P. DeVanney, J. J. Murzyn) John B. Tillison Director, Enterprise Solutions PITT OHIO Express (C. L. Hammel III, R. Beynon)
RESIDENT Steven D. Irwin* Equity Partner Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC (S. D. Oehrle, P. A. Fuscaldo) Steven R. Little Endowed Professor & Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering University of Pittsburgh (A. J. Russell D. Unkovic) Brian D. Ludwick Market Executive & Market President Bank of America Merrill Lynch (K. B. Greb, L. V. Gleason) Stefani J. Pashman* Chief Executive Officer Allegheny Conference on Community Development (D. Yablonsky, W. S. Demchak) Catherine S. Ryan Global Head of Legal Personnel Reed Smith, LLP (M. H. Munsch, D. I. Booker)
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Joseph H. Shearer* Retired – Chief Executive Officer Commercial Stone Company, Inc. (R. G. Lovett, D. P. Franklin) Brian W. Sichko* Owner/Operator Law Offices of Brian W. Sichko (R. Capretto, K. L. Urish)
INTERMEDIATE Lee S. Tilghman Investment Manager The Dietrich Foundation (E. J. Grefenstette, J. C. Harmon)
JUNIOR Peter J. Greb* Wealth Management Advisor Merrill Lynch (C. F. Johnson, F. L. Foltz)
NON-RESIDENT Kimberly F. Aven President Aven Fire Systems, Inc. New Castle, PA (H. A. Flannery, R. F. Sass) John J. Bernabei President/Owner/Pharmacist Tristate Medical Group Weirton, WV (C. A. Frankovitch, M. G. Simon) Sven Michael de Jong Senior Vice President Bethany College Bethany, WV (J. S. Flick, G. B. Jordan) James M. Miller President J. M. Miller, Inc. Indiana, PA (D. R. Jack, M. J. Supinka) Ravi P. Nair Global Client Executive Dell Technologies Indianapolis, IN (G. Scalise, M. A. Twerdok)
Heidi A. Nicholas Owner Nicholas Enterprises State College, PA (W. B. Campbell, D. S. Martz) Jennifer Ann Roxbury Senior Vice President and COO Farmers National Bank Emlenton, PA (N. D. Varischetti, W. C. Marsh) Charles J. Snyder Managing Partner Upland Business Capital, LLC Moorestown, NJ (W. J. Locher, C. D. Herbein) *Denotes Legacy Member Sponsors in Parentheses
MEMBERS WE’LL MISS
W. McCook Miller Jr. Elected 5/7/73 Deceased 9/12/17 Theodore W. Nelson Elected 5/7/85 Deceased 9/23/17
RESIDENT Bruce A. Americus Elected 9/1/05 Deceased 9/1/17 John W. McGonigle Elected 8/17/83 Deceased 9/23/17
NON-RESIDENT Duane Wilder Elected 3/1/00 Deceased 8/26/17
HONORARY
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David W. Christopher Elected 5/8/67 Deceased 11/3/17 Duquesne Club Board of Directors
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Robert C. Milsom Elected 12/4/62 Deceased 11/2/17 Duquesne Club Board of Directors
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Experience Pittsburgh by bike Springtime in Pittsburgh is like a breath of fresh air. After months of hibernation and salted winter boots, the city’s beautiful parks are begging to be explored – and what better way to experience their flora than via bicycle?
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Whether you’re a frequent cyclist or are rusty on two wheels, Pittsburgh parks have a little something for everyone.
PEDALS Frick Park 1981 Beechwood Blvd. pittsburghparks.org/ frick-park As the largest municipal park in Pittsburgh, Frick Park is home to one of the most beautiful trails for bikers with everything from wide trails to gentle slopes. And with 644 acres to explore, there’s plenty of room to stop for a spring picnic to break up your ride.
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Three Rivers Heritage Trail Multiple access points friendsoftheriverfront.org With easy access to city neighborhoods, business districts and local attractions, this 24mile nonlinear trail has segments on both banks of the rivers and serves as a hub to other trail system connections like the Great Allegheny Passage.
Riverview Park 159 Riverview Ave. pittsburghparks.org/ riverview-park This 259-acre park is known for its wooded trails and dramatically steep hillsides. You’ll ride among a mix of hikers, joggers and even the occasional horseback rider in the woods. Choose an easy ride among the popular twomile Riverview Loop.
South Side Riverfront Trail 237 West Carson St. southshorepgh.com Start at Ninth Street at Station Square and ease your way into a relaxing five-mile ride until you get to 18th Street in the South Side, where there’s no shortage of restaurants for a postbiking beverage or cafes for a light lunch.
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Experience Pittsburgh by bike Springtime in Pittsburgh is like a breath of fresh air. After months of hibernation and salted winter boots, the city’s beautiful parks are begging to be explored – and what better way to experience their flora than via bicycle?
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Whether you’re a frequent cyclist or are rusty on two wheels, Pittsburgh parks have a little something for everyone.
PEDALS Frick Park 1981 Beechwood Blvd. pittsburghparks.org/ frick-park As the largest municipal park in Pittsburgh, Frick Park is home to one of the most beautiful trails for bikers with everything from wide trails to gentle slopes. And with 644 acres to explore, there’s plenty of room to stop for a spring picnic to break up your ride.
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Three Rivers Heritage Trail Multiple access points friendsoftheriverfront.org With easy access to city neighborhoods, business districts and local attractions, this 24mile nonlinear trail has segments on both banks of the rivers and serves as a hub to other trail system connections like the Great Allegheny Passage.
Riverview Park 159 Riverview Ave. pittsburghparks.org/ riverview-park This 259-acre park is known for its wooded trails and dramatically steep hillsides. You’ll ride among a mix of hikers, joggers and even the occasional horseback rider in the woods. Choose an easy ride among the popular twomile Riverview Loop.
South Side Riverfront Trail 237 West Carson St. southshorepgh.com Start at Ninth Street at Station Square and ease your way into a relaxing five-mile ride until you get to 18th Street in the South Side, where there’s no shortage of restaurants for a postbiking beverage or cafes for a light lunch.
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EAT for ENERGY Time meals to fuel workouts. You know it well: That morning meeting creeps into lunchtime, and by the time you know it, it’s 1 p.m. You have an hour until your next conference call, but you haven’t caught up with emails all day. You grab a coffee and a pastry, and by the time 3 p.m. comes around, your energy has crashed – and an afterwork workout is out of the question. Luckily, there’s a better way. By planning not just what you eat but when you eat, you can take control of your energy and get even more out of your workouts.
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EAT for ENERGY Time meals to fuel workouts. You know it well: That morning meeting creeps into lunchtime, and by the time you know it, it’s 1 p.m. You have an hour until your next conference call, but you haven’t caught up with emails all day. You grab a coffee and a pastry, and by the time 3 p.m. comes around, your energy has crashed – and an afterwork workout is out of the question. Luckily, there’s a better way. By planning not just what you eat but when you eat, you can take control of your energy and get even more out of your workouts.
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Pre-workout Breakfast
Processed breakfasts like white bagels or pancakes are composed almost exclusively of simple carbs that will have your blood sugar spiking and crashing before you can say “lunchtime.” Aim for a mix of protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats that will help stabilize your blood sugar and release energy slowly throughout the day, as your body needs it. Think: a piece of wheat toast with scrambled eggs and avocado, or a Greek yogurt parfait with fresh fruit and chia seeds.
If you’re hungry right before exercise, you’ll need a fuel source your body can immediately tap into to power your workout. Something simple like a banana, a granola bar or a single piece of toast should do the trick. But as a warning, avoid hard-to-digest foods like anything with dairy – you may find yourself cramping and unable to make it to the end of your workout.
Post-workout
You might find yourself famished after a difficult workout – and ready to eat the closest burger and fries in sight. But heavy, calorie-laden foods can zap your energy as quick as you can scarf down a slice of pizza. Aim for foods with protein to help with muscle recovery and carbohydrates to replenish what you’ve burned through. Good examples include a protein shake with banana, or peanut butter on whole-wheat toast. At the Club, you could opt for a Seared Ahi Tuna Niçoise Salad, a Kale and Spinach Salad, or any number of healthy options.
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Pre-workout Breakfast
Processed breakfasts like white bagels or pancakes are composed almost exclusively of simple carbs that will have your blood sugar spiking and crashing before you can say “lunchtime.” Aim for a mix of protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats that will help stabilize your blood sugar and release energy slowly throughout the day, as your body needs it. Think: a piece of wheat toast with scrambled eggs and avocado, or a Greek yogurt parfait with fresh fruit and chia seeds.
If you’re hungry right before exercise, you’ll need a fuel source your body can immediately tap into to power your workout. Something simple like a banana, a granola bar or a single piece of toast should do the trick. But as a warning, avoid hard-to-digest foods like anything with dairy – you may find yourself cramping and unable to make it to the end of your workout.
Post-workout
You might find yourself famished after a difficult workout – and ready to eat the closest burger and fries in sight. But heavy, calorie-laden foods can zap your energy as quick as you can scarf down a slice of pizza. Aim for foods with protein to help with muscle recovery and carbohydrates to replenish what you’ve burned through. Good examples include a protein shake with banana, or peanut butter on whole-wheat toast. At the Club, you could opt for a Seared Ahi Tuna Niçoise Salad, a Kale and Spinach Salad, or any number of healthy options.
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ivin L ’ DAHNTAHN!
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Pittsburgh is a city that thrives on change. In the early 1980s, when the steel industry collapsed and the local area was hit with massive job losses, the future looked bleak. Instead of faltering, Pittsburgh used the crisis to reimagine itself.
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Pittsburgh is a city that thrives on change. In the early 1980s, when the steel industry collapsed and the local area was hit with massive job losses, the future looked bleak. Instead of faltering, Pittsburgh used the crisis to reimagine itself.
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y highlighting the many natural assets of our region, culture and history, within a decade the Smokey City had become the Most Livable City. Not many industrial cities have managed such impressive reversals. However, Pittsburgh isn’t one to rest on its laurels. Now, it’s changing again: shaping the downtown district into the most sought-after neighborhood in the region. While urban living has been the norm in larger cities like New York, Boston and Chicago, Pittsburgh has never followed suit. Historically, downtown Pittsburgh has been seen as a destination for work, entertainment, shopping and events, but not for daily living.
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In the age when steel mills lined the rivers and the air was compromised with smoke and fog, living in the suburbs was considered healthier and more desirable. However, in the past decade, downtown Pittsburgh has become the area’s fastest growing residential neighborhood.
the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, was formed to regenerate and reimagine the downtown area. The Trust began its massive makeover by purchasing fourteen blocks in the city’s infamous red-light district of Liberty Avenue. Gradually, those blocks have been successfully transformed into a thriving, familyfriendly arts and entertainment area, with more than fourteen different venues, including Heinz Hall, the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, the Byham Theater, and the O’Reilly Theater. This transformation proved to be the key to bringing thousands of people back into town and breathing new life into the city.
It wasn’t long before art galleries began appearing, sprinkled throughout what is now coined the Cultural District. The Andy Warhol Museum opened to great acclaim, luxury hotels followed, and new restaurants sought to challenge and redefine Pittsburgh’s culinary tastes. At the same time, Pittsburgh’s legendary sports teams got new homes worthy of their championship achievements with the opening of the beautiful PNC Park, Heinz Field, and the state-of-the-art PPG Paints Arena.
The Pittsburgh Light Rail and Subway (fondly known as the “T”) was built and extended with the North Shore Connector. On the North Shore, with its spectacular views of the city, the Rivers Casino, The Carnegie Science Center and Stage AE helped give the area a unique identity all its own. The South Side, with its vibrant bars, eateries, coffee houses, and tattoo parlors has a younger vibe, becoming a trendy nightlife destination and a hip place to live. More recently, the Strip District is now teeming with urban living options that include loft-style and industrial spaces that are close to markets, boutiques and the riverfront.
Since 2010, the population has risen 22 percent, with more than 1,400 new units currently under construction to meet the ever-increasing demand for housing. Popular developments have long waiting lists and are selling out before ground can be broken. In reality, the rise of downtown living did not happen overnight, but had always been a long-term goal – since 1984, when the nonprofit arts and economic development catalyst, Duquesne Club
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y highlighting the many natural assets of our region, culture and history, within a decade the Smokey City had become the Most Livable City. Not many industrial cities have managed such impressive reversals. However, Pittsburgh isn’t one to rest on its laurels. Now, it’s changing again: shaping the downtown district into the most sought-after neighborhood in the region. While urban living has been the norm in larger cities like New York, Boston and Chicago, Pittsburgh has never followed suit. Historically, downtown Pittsburgh has been seen as a destination for work, entertainment, shopping and events, but not for daily living.
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In the age when steel mills lined the rivers and the air was compromised with smoke and fog, living in the suburbs was considered healthier and more desirable. However, in the past decade, downtown Pittsburgh has become the area’s fastest growing residential neighborhood.
the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, was formed to regenerate and reimagine the downtown area. The Trust began its massive makeover by purchasing fourteen blocks in the city’s infamous red-light district of Liberty Avenue. Gradually, those blocks have been successfully transformed into a thriving, familyfriendly arts and entertainment area, with more than fourteen different venues, including Heinz Hall, the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, the Byham Theater, and the O’Reilly Theater. This transformation proved to be the key to bringing thousands of people back into town and breathing new life into the city.
It wasn’t long before art galleries began appearing, sprinkled throughout what is now coined the Cultural District. The Andy Warhol Museum opened to great acclaim, luxury hotels followed, and new restaurants sought to challenge and redefine Pittsburgh’s culinary tastes. At the same time, Pittsburgh’s legendary sports teams got new homes worthy of their championship achievements with the opening of the beautiful PNC Park, Heinz Field, and the state-of-the-art PPG Paints Arena.
The Pittsburgh Light Rail and Subway (fondly known as the “T”) was built and extended with the North Shore Connector. On the North Shore, with its spectacular views of the city, the Rivers Casino, The Carnegie Science Center and Stage AE helped give the area a unique identity all its own. The South Side, with its vibrant bars, eateries, coffee houses, and tattoo parlors has a younger vibe, becoming a trendy nightlife destination and a hip place to live. More recently, the Strip District is now teeming with urban living options that include loft-style and industrial spaces that are close to markets, boutiques and the riverfront.
Since 2010, the population has risen 22 percent, with more than 1,400 new units currently under construction to meet the ever-increasing demand for housing. Popular developments have long waiting lists and are selling out before ground can be broken. In reality, the rise of downtown living did not happen overnight, but had always been a long-term goal – since 1984, when the nonprofit arts and economic development catalyst, Duquesne Club
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Contemporary residences, like the ones in Crawford Square of the lower Hill District, boast incredible views of the city and surrounding hills. The Pittsburgh Penguins plan to redevelop the nearby former Civic Arena site to include a music venue, movie theater, bowling alley, comedy venue, hotel, food and drink venues – and housing. Most importantly, Pittsburgh’s secret weapon, its acclaimed medical facilities and universities, have become the backbone of new economic growth in the region. Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh have always
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spearheaded scientific and technological programs and funded advanced academic research facilities. The University of Pittsburgh Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, the Carnegie Mellon Research Institute, and the Oakland Consortium, among others, have made Pittsburgh a natural home for modern tech companies like Google, Uber, Apple, IBM, Facebook, Bosch, Nokia, Autodesk, and 4Moms. These businesses have brought with them an influx of younger, more diverse professionals from all over the world, many of them from large cities and used to living in
sophisticated urban spaces. For them, living downtown, close to all that Pittsburgh offers culturally and the natural beauty of Pittsburgh’s famous three rivers, makes perfect sense.
New conversions make maintenance-free living incredibly easy – providing a large selection of single-level homes with elevators, indoor garages, storage units, 24-hour maintenance service, increased security, concierge service, and door attendants. With no lawn work, snow removal, or expensive house repairs, the appeal is obvious.
As a result, residents often feel less isolated, more connected to their neighbors and the community. Add to that, the bonus of being at the very hub of cultural life, with free concerts in the parks, spectacular fireworks displays and a range of excellent dining options on your doorstep, and suddenly this change in life feels like a step up.
But there’s more to it than just ease of living: modern developments feature amenities like in-house gyms, communal lounges, billiard rooms, free Wi-Fi, guest parking, event rooms with independent kitchens and laundry facilities.
Downtown is also packed with amenities – libraries, post offices, salons, banks, universities, bookshops, clothing stores, wine and spirits, government agencies and offices – all within walking distance. And the range of public transport includes boat, incline, rail and bus – making driving or even owning a car optional.
The city also encourages relocation with lucrative tax abatement programs for residents and discounted parking in public lots. But surprisingly, for many, moving downtown allows them not just easy access to cultural events and activities, but a healthier lifestyle – out of the driver’s seat. One of the benefits most often cited is the pleasure and ease of walking everywhere – from grocery shopping in the bustling markets of the Strip District to enjoying the city’s abundant outdoor spaces to catching a last-minute matinee at the O’Reilly Theater. Sports enthusiasts love being near the rivers, where they enjoy boating, kayaking, walking, and biking along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.
They’re not the only ones reclaiming downtown, though – the growing population also includes older residents, empty nesters and retirees redefining the next chapter of their lives with a change from conventional suburban living to the open spaces and modern feel of loft conversions. For these residents, the practical and economic benefits of downtown living are overwhelmingly positive.
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Contemporary residences, like the ones in Crawford Square of the lower Hill District, boast incredible views of the city and surrounding hills. The Pittsburgh Penguins plan to redevelop the nearby former Civic Arena site to include a music venue, movie theater, bowling alley, comedy venue, hotel, food and drink venues – and housing. Most importantly, Pittsburgh’s secret weapon, its acclaimed medical facilities and universities, have become the backbone of new economic growth in the region. Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh have always
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spearheaded scientific and technological programs and funded advanced academic research facilities. The University of Pittsburgh Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, the Carnegie Mellon Research Institute, and the Oakland Consortium, among others, have made Pittsburgh a natural home for modern tech companies like Google, Uber, Apple, IBM, Facebook, Bosch, Nokia, Autodesk, and 4Moms. These businesses have brought with them an influx of younger, more diverse professionals from all over the world, many of them from large cities and used to living in
sophisticated urban spaces. For them, living downtown, close to all that Pittsburgh offers culturally and the natural beauty of Pittsburgh’s famous three rivers, makes perfect sense.
New conversions make maintenance-free living incredibly easy – providing a large selection of single-level homes with elevators, indoor garages, storage units, 24-hour maintenance service, increased security, concierge service, and door attendants. With no lawn work, snow removal, or expensive house repairs, the appeal is obvious.
As a result, residents often feel less isolated, more connected to their neighbors and the community. Add to that, the bonus of being at the very hub of cultural life, with free concerts in the parks, spectacular fireworks displays and a range of excellent dining options on your doorstep, and suddenly this change in life feels like a step up.
But there’s more to it than just ease of living: modern developments feature amenities like in-house gyms, communal lounges, billiard rooms, free Wi-Fi, guest parking, event rooms with independent kitchens and laundry facilities.
Downtown is also packed with amenities – libraries, post offices, salons, banks, universities, bookshops, clothing stores, wine and spirits, government agencies and offices – all within walking distance. And the range of public transport includes boat, incline, rail and bus – making driving or even owning a car optional.
The city also encourages relocation with lucrative tax abatement programs for residents and discounted parking in public lots. But surprisingly, for many, moving downtown allows them not just easy access to cultural events and activities, but a healthier lifestyle – out of the driver’s seat. One of the benefits most often cited is the pleasure and ease of walking everywhere – from grocery shopping in the bustling markets of the Strip District to enjoying the city’s abundant outdoor spaces to catching a last-minute matinee at the O’Reilly Theater. Sports enthusiasts love being near the rivers, where they enjoy boating, kayaking, walking, and biking along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.
They’re not the only ones reclaiming downtown, though – the growing population also includes older residents, empty nesters and retirees redefining the next chapter of their lives with a change from conventional suburban living to the open spaces and modern feel of loft conversions. For these residents, the practical and economic benefits of downtown living are overwhelmingly positive.
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We’ve asked some of our members who live in the downtown area to tell us what drew them to downtown living and how the Club fits into their lifestyle.
WHERE: Piatt Place WHEN: 2013
WHY: We like the vibrant atmosphere.
Jennifer Susco WHERE: Lot 24 Apartments in the Strip District WHEN: 2012
WHY: Convenience to work and play.
CLUB BENEFITS: 24 I Avenue 6
Living downtown allows me to visit the Club often, work out in the health facility, and enjoy dinner or drinks after work regularly.
Carrie Coghill
WHERE: Washington’s Landing WHEN: October 2016
WHY: I moved downtown for the convenience to work and cultural activities. ADVANTAGES: Convenience. There are many eating options and many things to do, especially outdoors, such as walking, hiking and biking.
Dr. Christina Greathouse and Kevin Kelly WHERE: 550 Market Street
Lisa Kuzma
WHERE: 951 Liberty Avenue WHY: Proximity to work and cultural amenities.
ADVANTAGES: The ability to make spur-of-the-moment decisions to see a show or go out to dinner.
CLUB Health & Fitness is so close it’s BENEFITS: easy to make it part of my day.
WHY:
We like the accessibility to the Cultural District, sports, restaurants, shopping, bike trails, gym, farmers markets, festivals and special events. We also love the architecture in the city, as well as easy access to other interesting neighborhoods.
IDDEN H GEM:
We are fairly new to Pittsburgh, so everything is a newly discovered gem to us! Love Nicholas Coffee & Tea in Market Square, Millie’s Ice Cream, holiday pop-up bars and stores, the Speakeasy at the William Penn hotel. There is also a lot of incredible public art.
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HIDDEN We love the Cabaret Theater with GEM: its quaint seating and intimacy.
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Burt and Pam Fazi
David and Kathleen Brand WHERE: Fourth Avenue and Wood Street WHY: We moved downtown for something different. The tax abatement also made it attractive. ADVANTAGES: Close access to all points in the city.
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We’ve asked some of our members who live in the downtown area to tell us what drew them to downtown living and how the Club fits into their lifestyle.
WHERE: Piatt Place WHEN: 2013
WHY: We like the vibrant atmosphere.
Jennifer Susco WHERE: Lot 24 Apartments in the Strip District WHEN: 2012
WHY: Convenience to work and play.
CLUB BENEFITS: 24 I Avenue 6
Living downtown allows me to visit the Club often, work out in the health facility, and enjoy dinner or drinks after work regularly.
Carrie Coghill
WHERE: Washington’s Landing WHEN: October 2016
WHY: I moved downtown for the convenience to work and cultural activities. ADVANTAGES: Convenience. There are many eating options and many things to do, especially outdoors, such as walking, hiking and biking.
Dr. Christina Greathouse and Kevin Kelly WHERE: 550 Market Street
Lisa Kuzma
WHERE: 951 Liberty Avenue WHY: Proximity to work and cultural amenities.
ADVANTAGES: The ability to make spur-of-the-moment decisions to see a show or go out to dinner.
CLUB Health & Fitness is so close it’s BENEFITS: easy to make it part of my day.
WHY:
We like the accessibility to the Cultural District, sports, restaurants, shopping, bike trails, gym, farmers markets, festivals and special events. We also love the architecture in the city, as well as easy access to other interesting neighborhoods.
IDDEN H GEM:
We are fairly new to Pittsburgh, so everything is a newly discovered gem to us! Love Nicholas Coffee & Tea in Market Square, Millie’s Ice Cream, holiday pop-up bars and stores, the Speakeasy at the William Penn hotel. There is also a lot of incredible public art.
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HIDDEN We love the Cabaret Theater with GEM: its quaint seating and intimacy.
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Burt and Pam Fazi
David and Kathleen Brand WHERE: Fourth Avenue and Wood Street WHY: We moved downtown for something different. The tax abatement also made it attractive. ADVANTAGES: Close access to all points in the city.
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PHONETIC COMPUTER EYEWEAR A smarter eyewear for the desk job professional.
Anyone who has sat in front of a computer for the better part of the workday knows the symptoms of computer vision: watery eyes, unfocused vision and strained headaches. The founders of Pittsburghbased Phonetic Computer Eyewear have found a solution: stylish computer glasses that filter and reflect the harsh blue light from your computer. These glasses are designed to ease the symptoms of digital eyestrain and computer vision syndrome. Based in the North Side, Phonetic Eyewear offers clear, prescription quality lenses in frames stylish enough to wear all day long.
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PHONETIC COMPUTER EYEWEAR A smarter eyewear for the desk job professional.
Anyone who has sat in front of a computer for the better part of the workday knows the symptoms of computer vision: watery eyes, unfocused vision and strained headaches. The founders of Pittsburghbased Phonetic Computer Eyewear have found a solution: stylish computer glasses that filter and reflect the harsh blue light from your computer. These glasses are designed to ease the symptoms of digital eyestrain and computer vision syndrome. Based in the North Side, Phonetic Eyewear offers clear, prescription quality lenses in frames stylish enough to wear all day long.
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SNOW MELT WINTER ALE East End Brewing Company By Tim Inglis, Chairman of the Beer Society Three standards are on tap in the Cigar Bar – Guinness, Samuel Adams Winter Lager and Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA – but my favorite is currently available on the fourth tap. Local brews rotate on this tap, usually from either Full Pint Brewing Company (North Versailles) or East End Brewing Company (East Liberty area). My recommendation: Snow Melt Winter Ale. This seasonal offering from East End Brewing has occupied the fourth tap since early January and promises to hold out through the end of April. East End describes it as a rich, malty, deep ruby-red, winter ale, best used for frost removal, holiday toasting, and guaranteed to clear the fog off your glasses. It clocks in at 7 percent alcohol, with a light flavoring of piney hops (Simcoe and Nugget for you hop-lovers). That hint of hops is unusual for a brew of this style. But don’t let that be an excuse to shy away. Even if you are not a fan of hoppy beers, I think you will enjoy it.
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Scott said, “So instead of drawing an ingredient set from a style guideline, like you would when constructing say, a pale ale, I started with how I wanted it to taste, smell, and appear, and figured out what it should be made from based on that.” Many Winter Warmers, like Sam Adams Winter Lager, are noticeably spicy, but not Snow Melt. According to Scott, “There is a suggestion of nutmeg or some other earthy spice in the flavor profile, but in reality, no spice is added.” You may pick up hints of coffee and chocolate, but those are courtesy of the roasted barley malt – base, crystal and brown malts. The yeast is East End’s “house ale yeast,” which is also used in the brewery’s flagship BigHop. It has a BeerAdvocate rating of 89 (very good), which is higher than two of the Club’s other drafts (only Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA is higher, at 92). Snow Melt is a no-brainer at this time of year - solo for a quick warm-up with friends or paired with a hearty bowl of soup or a chicken pot pie. Like Scott, (who, when pressed, will admit Snow Melt is his first choice) I’ll be enjoying it until the snow has all melted. Join me! I think you will find it hard to believe that no spices, chocolate bars or coffee beans were harmed in the making of this outstanding Winter Warmer.
Snow Melt is dark, but it’s not a Porter or Stout. Scott Smith, the owner of East End Brewing, designed the recipe in 2006-07 to fit the winter ale, or Winter Warmer category – malty sweet both in flavor and body.
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SNOW MELT WINTER ALE East End Brewing Company By Tim Inglis, Chairman of the Beer Society Three standards are on tap in the Cigar Bar – Guinness, Samuel Adams Winter Lager and Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA – but my favorite is currently available on the fourth tap. Local brews rotate on this tap, usually from either Full Pint Brewing Company (North Versailles) or East End Brewing Company (East Liberty area). My recommendation: Snow Melt Winter Ale. This seasonal offering from East End Brewing has occupied the fourth tap since early January and promises to hold out through the end of April. East End describes it as a rich, malty, deep ruby-red, winter ale, best used for frost removal, holiday toasting, and guaranteed to clear the fog off your glasses. It clocks in at 7 percent alcohol, with a light flavoring of piney hops (Simcoe and Nugget for you hop-lovers). That hint of hops is unusual for a brew of this style. But don’t let that be an excuse to shy away. Even if you are not a fan of hoppy beers, I think you will enjoy it.
on
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Scott said, “So instead of drawing an ingredient set from a style guideline, like you would when constructing say, a pale ale, I started with how I wanted it to taste, smell, and appear, and figured out what it should be made from based on that.” Many Winter Warmers, like Sam Adams Winter Lager, are noticeably spicy, but not Snow Melt. According to Scott, “There is a suggestion of nutmeg or some other earthy spice in the flavor profile, but in reality, no spice is added.” You may pick up hints of coffee and chocolate, but those are courtesy of the roasted barley malt – base, crystal and brown malts. The yeast is East End’s “house ale yeast,” which is also used in the brewery’s flagship BigHop. It has a BeerAdvocate rating of 89 (very good), which is higher than two of the Club’s other drafts (only Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA is higher, at 92). Snow Melt is a no-brainer at this time of year - solo for a quick warm-up with friends or paired with a hearty bowl of soup or a chicken pot pie. Like Scott, (who, when pressed, will admit Snow Melt is his first choice) I’ll be enjoying it until the snow has all melted. Join me! I think you will find it hard to believe that no spices, chocolate bars or coffee beans were harmed in the making of this outstanding Winter Warmer.
Snow Melt is dark, but it’s not a Porter or Stout. Scott Smith, the owner of East End Brewing, designed the recipe in 2006-07 to fit the winter ale, or Winter Warmer category – malty sweet both in flavor and body.
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Francine Abraham (center), Mary Ellen Wampler (right)
Wallace Katz, Rhoda Neft
Barbara and George Davison and daughter
Katie Matscherz, Jennifer Susco
omen OF THE CLUB Eve Ferraro and guest
DC Wine List Favorites featuring Kevin Reynolds On September 13, the Women of the Club kicked off their fall season by inviting Kevin Reynolds, the Club’s wine aficionado, to join them for an informal presentation and tasting of his favorite wine selections for the fall and holiday season. Kevin also discussed unique venues in the Club to hold a tasting and how to order wines for a holiday event.
Colleen Pietrusinski introduces Kevin Reynolds
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Allison McGeary, Catherine Garcia
Holiday Floral Arrangements featuring Allison McGeary Florist On November 8, host Bonnie Mangold introduced Allison of Allison McGeary Florist for an evening of flowers and decor for the holidays. She presented a range of floral materials and design techniques used to create stunning holiday decorations and the decor accessories available to complete the look.
Colleen Pietrusinski (right)
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Francine Abraham (center), Mary Ellen Wampler (right)
Wallace Katz, Rhoda Neft
Barbara and George Davison and daughter
Katie Matscherz, Jennifer Susco
omen OF THE CLUB Eve Ferraro and guest
DC Wine List Favorites featuring Kevin Reynolds On September 13, the Women of the Club kicked off their fall season by inviting Kevin Reynolds, the Club’s wine aficionado, to join them for an informal presentation and tasting of his favorite wine selections for the fall and holiday season. Kevin also discussed unique venues in the Club to hold a tasting and how to order wines for a holiday event.
Colleen Pietrusinski introduces Kevin Reynolds
Catherine Garcia and daughter
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Allison McGeary, Catherine Garcia
Holiday Floral Arrangements featuring Allison McGeary Florist On November 8, host Bonnie Mangold introduced Allison of Allison McGeary Florist for an evening of flowers and decor for the holidays. She presented a range of floral materials and design techniques used to create stunning holiday decorations and the decor accessories available to complete the look.
Colleen Pietrusinski (right)
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Dr. Rita Toshok, Dr. Christina Greathouse
Leon Sheffey, Allison McGeary
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Everything Chocolate On August 19, Pastry Chef Will Racin and his culinary team provided a private, small-group class that focused on truffle-making, fudge-making and various chocolate desserts. Participants received a Culinary Society apron and recipe booklet, and they took home their delicious chocolaty creations.
Dr. Rita Toshok, Christina Bucciero
Colleen Pietrusinski
Casual Holiday Celebration TriState Capital Bank hosted a Casual Holiday Celebration on December 13, in the Billiard Room Bar. Attendees enjoyed a specialty Nutcracker cocktail and wines along with holiday pastries and cheeses. Bonnie Mangold (right)
Gaitens Family Farm Culinary Society members took a trip to the Gaitens Family Farm on August 27. In their sixth year of growing heirloom tomatoes, Club members Tom and Sally Gaitens graciously extended an invitation for Culinary Society members to tour the farm, enjoy a simple tasting, and take home tomatoes. For the past three years, the Duquesne Club has featured these fresh-from-the-farm summer tomatoes on its seasonal menus.
Katie Matscherz
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Everything Chocolate On August 19, Pastry Chef Will Racin and his culinary team provided a private, small-group class that focused on truffle-making, fudge-making and various chocolate desserts. Participants received a Culinary Society apron and recipe booklet, and they took home their delicious chocolaty creations.
Dr. Rita Toshok, Christina Bucciero
Colleen Pietrusinski
Casual Holiday Celebration TriState Capital Bank hosted a Casual Holiday Celebration on December 13, in the Billiard Room Bar. Attendees enjoyed a specialty Nutcracker cocktail and wines along with holiday pastries and cheeses. Bonnie Mangold (right)
Gaitens Family Farm Culinary Society members took a trip to the Gaitens Family Farm on August 27. In their sixth year of growing heirloom tomatoes, Club members Tom and Sally Gaitens graciously extended an invitation for Culinary Society members to tour the farm, enjoy a simple tasting, and take home tomatoes. For the past three years, the Duquesne Club has featured these fresh-from-the-farm summer tomatoes on its seasonal menus.
Katie Matscherz
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Family Haunted House Decorating
Culinary Society Anniversary Celebration in the Kitchen
On October 26, Pastry Chef Will Racin and his ghosts and goblins assisted children of all ages in creating haunted house masterpieces.
On November 6, celebrating the Culinary Society’s four-year anniversary, members and their guests attended a party in the kitchen where they had the opportunity to interact with the Club’s culinary team as they prepared gastronomic delights at food stations positioned throughout the kitchen.
Rocky and Jan Bleier
Cindy and Mark Schoeppner
Family Gingerbread House Decorating
JoEllen Dillon
This year’s gingerbread house decorating event was so popular, we decided to do it again the following day – November 28 and 29! Pastry Chef Will Racin and his elves assisted children of all ages in creating holiday gingerbread house masterpieces.
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Family Haunted House Decorating
Culinary Society Anniversary Celebration in the Kitchen
On October 26, Pastry Chef Will Racin and his ghosts and goblins assisted children of all ages in creating haunted house masterpieces.
On November 6, celebrating the Culinary Society’s four-year anniversary, members and their guests attended a party in the kitchen where they had the opportunity to interact with the Club’s culinary team as they prepared gastronomic delights at food stations positioned throughout the kitchen.
Rocky and Jan Bleier
Cindy and Mark Schoeppner
Family Gingerbread House Decorating
JoEllen Dillon
This year’s gingerbread house decorating event was so popular, we decided to do it again the following day – November 28 and 29! Pastry Chef Will Racin and his elves assisted children of all ages in creating holiday gingerbread house masterpieces.
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ArtSociety Tim Menees, Artist, Writer, Piano Player and Cartoonist On September 26, cartoonist Tim Menees visited with the Art Society for a cocktail reception and dinner, followed by a presentation on his career as a political cartoonist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Doug Heuck, editor of Pittsburgh Quarterly magazine, introduced Tim. More than seventy cartoons depicting the Club and regional and international events may be found on the Club’s fourth floor walkway and in the Health & Fitness Café. Copies of the Club’s book Deal With It, featuring Tim’s cartoons, were available for purchase and signing after the presentation.
Tim Menees, Dennis Unkovic
Judy Linaburg, Jean Horne
John and Ellen Eichleay
Tim Menees, Thomas and Joan Taylor, Clarence Klaus, Sara Horsman
Tim Menees, Lou Astorino
Steve Silberman, Pete Rossin, Elda Numrich, Diane and Ron Lane Melinda and Chuck Clark Charlene Petrelli, Mary Kay Poppenberg 36 I Avenue 6
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ArtSociety Tim Menees, Artist, Writer, Piano Player and Cartoonist On September 26, cartoonist Tim Menees visited with the Art Society for a cocktail reception and dinner, followed by a presentation on his career as a political cartoonist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Doug Heuck, editor of Pittsburgh Quarterly magazine, introduced Tim. More than seventy cartoons depicting the Club and regional and international events may be found on the Club’s fourth floor walkway and in the Health & Fitness Café. Copies of the Club’s book Deal With It, featuring Tim’s cartoons, were available for purchase and signing after the presentation.
Tim Menees, Dennis Unkovic
Judy Linaburg, Jean Horne
John and Ellen Eichleay
Tim Menees, Thomas and Joan Taylor, Clarence Klaus, Sara Horsman
Tim Menees, Lou Astorino
Steve Silberman, Pete Rossin, Elda Numrich, Diane and Ron Lane Melinda and Chuck Clark Charlene Petrelli, Mary Kay Poppenberg 36 I Avenue 6
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Sarah J. Hall, Chief Curator, Director of Collections, The Frick Pittsburgh Undressed: A History Of Fashion In Underwear The Art Society welcomed Sarah Hall on October 24 to take a serious look at an alluring subject – the fascinating world of underwear design from the eighteenth century to the present day as explored in Undressed. The exhibition illustrated how undergarments reflect society’s changing ideas about the body, morality, sex and the intimate relationship between underwear and fashion.
Regis and Helene McQuaide Jamie and Sarah Hall
Gretchen Fleming and guest
Hayley Haldeman, Katie Matscherz Moira Davison, Dr. Denise Ellis
Erin Allen (center) and guests
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Elda Numrich, Diane Lane, Deborah Rossin
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Sarah J. Hall, Chief Curator, Director of Collections, The Frick Pittsburgh Undressed: A History Of Fashion In Underwear The Art Society welcomed Sarah Hall on October 24 to take a serious look at an alluring subject – the fascinating world of underwear design from the eighteenth century to the present day as explored in Undressed. The exhibition illustrated how undergarments reflect society’s changing ideas about the body, morality, sex and the intimate relationship between underwear and fashion.
Regis and Helene McQuaide Jamie and Sarah Hall
Gretchen Fleming and guest
Hayley Haldeman, Katie Matscherz Moira Davison, Dr. Denise Ellis
Erin Allen (center) and guests
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Elda Numrich, Diane Lane, Deborah Rossin
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Richard Kelly, Photographer Through The Lens of a Photographer, Living in the Golden Age of Photography and How Using a Smartphone Camera Helps Us All Experience Our World
Luncheon Speaker Series Featuring Gregory Curtis Family Capital: Working With Wealthy Families To Manage Their Money Across Generations
On November 7, photographer and visual raconteur Richard Kelly joined the Art Society for a cocktail reception and dinner before presenting a visual tour of his photographic work. Richard encouraged attendees to experience their world through the use of the smartphone camera.
Karen Greb, Richard Kelly
On September 14, the Literary Society was pleased to host Greg Curtis, author, advisor to substantial investors, and founder and chairman of Greycourt, to discuss his book, Family Capital.
Gregory Curtis
Gregory Curtis (left) Barbara and Tom Benic, Carol and Linton Moyer Tacy Byham, Kelly Boyer John and Catherine Harper, Diane and Ron Lane
Barbara Barry
Catherine and John Harper
Hon. Joy Flowers Conti and guests
Ron Lane, Richard Kelly, Dr. Jeffrey Wilson
Johanna Oelschlaeger, Stephen Guinn
Gregory Curtis (right)
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Richard Kelly, Photographer Through The Lens of a Photographer, Living in the Golden Age of Photography and How Using a Smartphone Camera Helps Us All Experience Our World
Luncheon Speaker Series Featuring Gregory Curtis Family Capital: Working With Wealthy Families To Manage Their Money Across Generations
On November 7, photographer and visual raconteur Richard Kelly joined the Art Society for a cocktail reception and dinner before presenting a visual tour of his photographic work. Richard encouraged attendees to experience their world through the use of the smartphone camera.
Karen Greb, Richard Kelly
On September 14, the Literary Society was pleased to host Greg Curtis, author, advisor to substantial investors, and founder and chairman of Greycourt, to discuss his book, Family Capital.
Gregory Curtis
Gregory Curtis (left) Barbara and Tom Benic, Carol and Linton Moyer Tacy Byham, Kelly Boyer John and Catherine Harper, Diane and Ron Lane
Barbara Barry
Catherine and John Harper
Hon. Joy Flowers Conti and guests
Ron Lane, Richard Kelly, Dr. Jeffrey Wilson
Johanna Oelschlaeger, Stephen Guinn
Gregory Curtis (right)
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Luncheon Speaker Series Featuring Richard Jewell, Director, Berkeley Research Group, and President Emeritus, Grove City College, Discussing the Crisis in American Higher Education
Richard Jewell
Matt Sokolowski, Nick Biondi, Ken Lewis
On November 17, Dick Jewell joined the Literary Society for the Luncheon Speaker Series to give a presentation on the crisis in American higher education.
Luncheon Speaker Series Featuring Pat DiCesare, Author of Hard Days Hard Nights: From The Beatles to The Doors to the Stones ... Insider Stories From A Legendary Concert Promoter
Flora Springs Napa Valley Family Estate Winery Tasting
Pat DiCesare
Dr. Jeffrey Wilson and guest
Pat DiCesare’s Pittsburgh company, DiCesare Engler Productions, was among the top grossing concert production companies in the country. Pat discussed his book Hard Days Hard Nights, a fascinating, behind-the-scenes story of the birth and development of modern rock concerts. The book was available for purchase and signing after the event. Tim Henry, Scott Neill, Ed Traversari, Doug MacPhail, Kathy and Pat DiCesare
On September 19, Flora Springs director of winery relations, Richard Tiedemann led the Wine Society through an incredible tasting that kicked off the Society’s fall wine events .
Cindi Smock, Liz Waters, Anne Celedonia Richard Tiedemann
John and Christianna Elash Melinda Clark, Pat DiCesare
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Luncheon Speaker Series Featuring Richard Jewell, Director, Berkeley Research Group, and President Emeritus, Grove City College, Discussing the Crisis in American Higher Education
Richard Jewell
Matt Sokolowski, Nick Biondi, Ken Lewis
On November 17, Dick Jewell joined the Literary Society for the Luncheon Speaker Series to give a presentation on the crisis in American higher education.
Luncheon Speaker Series Featuring Pat DiCesare, Author of Hard Days Hard Nights: From The Beatles to The Doors to the Stones ... Insider Stories From A Legendary Concert Promoter
Flora Springs Napa Valley Family Estate Winery Tasting
Pat DiCesare
Dr. Jeffrey Wilson and guest
Pat DiCesare’s Pittsburgh company, DiCesare Engler Productions, was among the top grossing concert production companies in the country. Pat discussed his book Hard Days Hard Nights, a fascinating, behind-the-scenes story of the birth and development of modern rock concerts. The book was available for purchase and signing after the event. Tim Henry, Scott Neill, Ed Traversari, Doug MacPhail, Kathy and Pat DiCesare
On September 19, Flora Springs director of winery relations, Richard Tiedemann led the Wine Society through an incredible tasting that kicked off the Society’s fall wine events .
Cindi Smock, Liz Waters, Anne Celedonia Richard Tiedemann
John and Christianna Elash Melinda Clark, Pat DiCesare
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Barbara Barry (center) and guests
MaryLouise Heurich, Terri Hess
Paul Briggs, C. Forrest and Ann Tefft
Daniel Catanzaro, Gregory Zaretsky
Carol Lindstrom
Maison Louis Latour Grand Cru Tasting and Dinner
Lindstrom Wines, Vertical Tasting, 2005-2014
On October 19, Andy Fruzzetti of Louis Latour presented Wine Society members with a unique opportunity to taste some of the best wines of Burgundy, directly from the cellars of Maison Louis Latour in Beaune, followed by an extraordinary five-course dinner experience created by Executive Chef Coughenour and his culinary team.
Carol Lindstrom visited with the Wine Society on November 14 and guided them through a vertical cabernet sauvignon tasting of 10 Lindstrom wines (2005-2014). Carol Lindstrom, Kevin Reynolds
Mary Ellen Wampler, Richard Lopretto, Phyllis Bertok
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Heather Abrams Andy Fruzzetti, Mark Beckner, Chris Bokelberg, Kevin Reynolds
Dr. Michael Toshok, Dr. Dinakar Golla
Richard Lopretto, Phylis Bertok, JoAnn Rossi
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Ken McCrory (foreground)
Carol Lindstrom, Steve Breuner (right)
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Barbara Barry (center) and guests
MaryLouise Heurich, Terri Hess
Paul Briggs, C. Forrest and Ann Tefft
Daniel Catanzaro, Gregory Zaretsky
Carol Lindstrom
Maison Louis Latour Grand Cru Tasting and Dinner
Lindstrom Wines, Vertical Tasting, 2005-2014
On October 19, Andy Fruzzetti of Louis Latour presented Wine Society members with a unique opportunity to taste some of the best wines of Burgundy, directly from the cellars of Maison Louis Latour in Beaune, followed by an extraordinary five-course dinner experience created by Executive Chef Coughenour and his culinary team.
Carol Lindstrom visited with the Wine Society on November 14 and guided them through a vertical cabernet sauvignon tasting of 10 Lindstrom wines (2005-2014). Carol Lindstrom, Kevin Reynolds
Mary Ellen Wampler, Richard Lopretto, Phyllis Bertok
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Heather Abrams Andy Fruzzetti, Mark Beckner, Chris Bokelberg, Kevin Reynolds
Dr. Michael Toshok, Dr. Dinakar Golla
Richard Lopretto, Phylis Bertok, JoAnn Rossi
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Ken McCrory (foreground)
Carol Lindstrom, Steve Breuner (right)
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Holiday Champagne Tasting
Penelope and Gus Georgiadis and daughter
The Holiday Champagne Tasting on December 6 featured Champagne Dom Pérignon. Attendees enjoyed outstanding champagne selections from 2009, 2004, 2003, and a 2003 Rosé, accompanied by hors d’oeuvres.
Phyllis Bertok and guest
Ashley and Andrew Wozniak
Dr. Kelly Agnew and Donna Spratt
Ann Spieth, Jim Stalder
Richard Lopretto and Phyllis Bertok
Steven and Grace Sherman
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Holiday Champagne Tasting
Penelope and Gus Georgiadis and daughter
The Holiday Champagne Tasting on December 6 featured Champagne Dom Pérignon. Attendees enjoyed outstanding champagne selections from 2009, 2004, 2003, and a 2003 Rosé, accompanied by hors d’oeuvres.
Phyllis Bertok and guest
Ashley and Andrew Wozniak
Dr. Kelly Agnew and Donna Spratt
Ann Spieth, Jim Stalder
Richard Lopretto and Phyllis Bertok
Steven and Grace Sherman
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Suds in the City - “Meet the Brewer” – Levity Brewing
Oktoberfest On September 28, the Beer Society and Culinary Society co-sponsored Oktoberfest, featuring selected Oktoberfest beers, authentic German food and live traditional German music by Pittsburgh band Mädel Jäger,
The owners of Levity Brewing in Indiana, PA – longtime homebrewers and craft beer enthusiasts – joined the Beer Society in the Founders Room for a hop-focused tasting on August 24.
Lisa Considine, Daniel McGrane, Alexis and Zachary Kappel Margaretta and James Killeen, Rick Bode Jeremy Floberg, Bill Zalewski, Toby Hartley
Mädel Jäger
Kevin and Jeannine Mullen Tim and Erin Smith Sara Nielsen, Luna Fruensgaard, Tim Inglis
Erich Walls Angela Carr
Scott Neill, Lou Astorino
Dr. Doug Schwab (right) and guests
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Suds in the City - “Meet the Brewer” – Levity Brewing
Oktoberfest On September 28, the Beer Society and Culinary Society co-sponsored Oktoberfest, featuring selected Oktoberfest beers, authentic German food and live traditional German music by Pittsburgh band Mädel Jäger,
The owners of Levity Brewing in Indiana, PA – longtime homebrewers and craft beer enthusiasts – joined the Beer Society in the Founders Room for a hop-focused tasting on August 24.
Lisa Considine, Daniel McGrane, Alexis and Zachary Kappel Margaretta and James Killeen, Rick Bode Jeremy Floberg, Bill Zalewski, Toby Hartley
Mädel Jäger
Kevin and Jeannine Mullen Tim and Erin Smith Sara Nielsen, Luna Fruensgaard, Tim Inglis
Erich Walls Angela Carr
Scott Neill, Lou Astorino
Dr. Doug Schwab (right) and guests
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Lee Schmidt, Kevin Sullivan, Chuck Brodbeck
Suds in the City Featuring Hitchhiker Brewing Company
Suds in the City Featuring Hop Farm Brewing
Beer Society members and Women of the Club joined Hitchhiker Brewing Company for a tasting on October 12.
Hop Farm Brewing presented their brews at a tasting in the Billiard Room Bar on November 16.
Tim Inglis, Kento Ohmori
Penny Zacharias
Charles Muse, Matt Gouwens, Caroline Muse Larry Mangan, Caroline Muse Zach Tunnell
Barbara Barry (right) and guest
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Tripp Merchant and Mandy Heagy, Casey and Angela Carr
Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, Lee Schmidt, Tim Inglis, Matt Gouwens
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Lee Schmidt, Kevin Sullivan, Chuck Brodbeck
Suds in the City Featuring Hitchhiker Brewing Company
Suds in the City Featuring Hop Farm Brewing
Beer Society members and Women of the Club joined Hitchhiker Brewing Company for a tasting on October 12.
Hop Farm Brewing presented their brews at a tasting in the Billiard Room Bar on November 16.
Tim Inglis, Kento Ohmori
Penny Zacharias
Charles Muse, Matt Gouwens, Caroline Muse Larry Mangan, Caroline Muse Zach Tunnell
Barbara Barry (right) and guest
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Tripp Merchant and Mandy Heagy, Casey and Angela Carr
Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, Lee Schmidt, Tim Inglis, Matt Gouwens
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Suds in the City Holiday Gathering and Beer Tasting
Regis and Helene McQuaide, and guest
On December 14, Beer Society members and their guests celebrated the season with a few holiday brews – including Great Lakes Christmas, Anderson Valley Winter Solstice, Anchor Christmas, Prairie Christmas Bomb, Mad Elf Grand Cru, St. Bernardus Christmas and Corsendonk Christmas.
Tim Inglis, Vera Krofcheck, Chris Donahue, Emory Redd Chris Hestin
Chase Bly, Tripp Bly
Matthew Brennan and guest Chuck Brodbeck, Steve Emery, Christine Brodbeck
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Suds in the City Holiday Gathering and Beer Tasting
Regis and Helene McQuaide, and guest
On December 14, Beer Society members and their guests celebrated the season with a few holiday brews – including Great Lakes Christmas, Anderson Valley Winter Solstice, Anchor Christmas, Prairie Christmas Bomb, Mad Elf Grand Cru, St. Bernardus Christmas and Corsendonk Christmas.
Tim Inglis, Vera Krofcheck, Chris Donahue, Emory Redd Chris Hestin
Chase Bly, Tripp Bly
Matthew Brennan and guest Chuck Brodbeck, Steve Emery, Christine Brodbeck
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Pike Run Shoot and Dinner On August 18, Rod & Gun Society members visited Pike Run for an enjoyable day of shooting and dinner. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served on the patio followed by a grilled steak and seafood dinner. Damian Soffer, Tony Burlando, Jim Eckles, John Garcia
Ed Saxon, Amy McCall, Colleen Pietrusinski, Tony Bucciero
(front row) Rob Unkovic, T.J. McCrady (back row) Dennis Noonan, Ken Marino, Bill Perry
Ed Saxon, Tim Jablon, Jack Donahue
Spruce Creek Fly Fishing Trip R&G members fished the crown jewel of Pennsylvania trout streams at the Harpster’s Upper Water of Spruce Creek, the weekend of September 8.
Greg Saxon, Scott Neill, John Lally, Jay Mangold, Andy Fletcher 54 I Avenue 6
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Pike Run Shoot and Dinner On August 18, Rod & Gun Society members visited Pike Run for an enjoyable day of shooting and dinner. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served on the patio followed by a grilled steak and seafood dinner. Damian Soffer, Tony Burlando, Jim Eckles, John Garcia
Ed Saxon, Amy McCall, Colleen Pietrusinski, Tony Bucciero
(front row) Rob Unkovic, T.J. McCrady (back row) Dennis Noonan, Ken Marino, Bill Perry
Ed Saxon, Tim Jablon, Jack Donahue
Spruce Creek Fly Fishing Trip R&G members fished the crown jewel of Pennsylvania trout streams at the Harpster’s Upper Water of Spruce Creek, the weekend of September 8.
Greg Saxon, Scott Neill, John Lally, Jay Mangold, Andy Fletcher 54 I Avenue 6
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Woodmont Rod and Gun Club Trips
Rod & Gun Kick-Off Cocktail Party The Rod & Gun Society Kick-Off Cocktail Party was held on October 18, to kick off the fall season. Guest speaker David Keene spoke at the event.
Hunting enthusiasts as well as nature lovers appreciated the fresh mountain air and spectacular surroundings at the Woodmont Rod and Gun Club trips held October 15–16, and November 5–6.
Bud Steffan
Fabian Hendricks, Dick Thomas
David Keene
Scott Neill, Damian Soffer
Deb and Tony Bucciero A round of applause for Colleen Kelly
Andy Fisher (left), John Elash (right)
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Woodmont Rod and Gun Club Trips
Rod & Gun Kick-Off Cocktail Party The Rod & Gun Society Kick-Off Cocktail Party was held on October 18, to kick off the fall season. Guest speaker David Keene spoke at the event.
Hunting enthusiasts as well as nature lovers appreciated the fresh mountain air and spectacular surroundings at the Woodmont Rod and Gun Club trips held October 15–16, and November 5–6.
Bud Steffan
Fabian Hendricks, Dick Thomas
David Keene
Scott Neill, Damian Soffer
Deb and Tony Bucciero A round of applause for Colleen Kelly
Andy Fisher (left), John Elash (right)
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Game Dinner Executive Chef Keith Coughenour made good on his promise to deliver an adventurous menu for the popular annual Game Dinner on November 2. The evening began with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Garden Patio and Founders Room, followed by dinner and specially selected wine pairings in the Main dining room. John Aloe (right) and guests
Chris and Elizabeth Hestin
Melia Peters Tourangeau and Mike Tourangeau
Laurie and Ed Saxon
Pheasant Hunt - Colonial Farms Hunting Preserve On November 10, the Rod & Gun Society held a pheasant hunt at Colonial Farms Hunting Preserve in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.
Michael Gleason, Peter Watkins, Walt Sapp, Jim Eckles Ken Marino, Bob Ross, Joe Switala, T.J. Lyda
Joe Switala, Dan McMenamin
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Game Dinner Executive Chef Keith Coughenour made good on his promise to deliver an adventurous menu for the popular annual Game Dinner on November 2. The evening began with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Garden Patio and Founders Room, followed by dinner and specially selected wine pairings in the Main dining room. John Aloe (right) and guests
Chris and Elizabeth Hestin
Melia Peters Tourangeau and Mike Tourangeau
Laurie and Ed Saxon
Pheasant Hunt - Colonial Farms Hunting Preserve On November 10, the Rod & Gun Society held a pheasant hunt at Colonial Farms Hunting Preserve in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.
Michael Gleason, Peter Watkins, Walt Sapp, Jim Eckles Ken Marino, Bob Ross, Joe Switala, T.J. Lyda
Joe Switala, Dan McMenamin
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Holiday Happy Hour
Sporting Clays Shoot at Seven Springs
On December 7, the Rod & Gun Society kicked off the holiday season at the Club with a Holiday Happy Hour in the Cigar Bar.
On November 22, the Rod & Gun Society held a sporting clays shoot at Seven Springs. top left - Bill Perry, Ken Marino, John Garcia top left - Chris Passodelis, Regis McQuaide, and guests top right - Tony Bucciero, John Garcia (right)
2nd row left - Tim Jablon, Damian Soffer
2nd row left - Andy Aloe
2nd row right - Walt Turner, Scott Neill
2nd row right - Bill Perry and daughter
3rd row right - John Lally, Rob Unkovic
3rd row right - Jason Ross
4th row left - Joe Gaydos
4th row left - Kris Wright
4th row right - Joe Switala, Jay Mangold
4th row right - Regis McQuaide and dog bottom right - Joe Dominijanni and sons
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top right - Bob DiBella, John Lally, Rob Unkovic
bottom left - Bud Steffan, Larry Palmer, Joe Switala, Jay Mangold
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Holiday Happy Hour
Sporting Clays Shoot at Seven Springs
On December 7, the Rod & Gun Society kicked off the holiday season at the Club with a Holiday Happy Hour in the Cigar Bar.
On November 22, the Rod & Gun Society held a sporting clays shoot at Seven Springs. top left - Bill Perry, Ken Marino, John Garcia top left - Chris Passodelis, Regis McQuaide, and guests top right - Tony Bucciero, John Garcia (right)
2nd row left - Tim Jablon, Damian Soffer
2nd row left - Andy Aloe
2nd row right - Walt Turner, Scott Neill
2nd row right - Bill Perry and daughter
3rd row right - John Lally, Rob Unkovic
3rd row right - Jason Ross
4th row left - Joe Gaydos
4th row left - Kris Wright
4th row right - Joe Switala, Jay Mangold
4th row right - Regis McQuaide and dog bottom right - Joe Dominijanni and sons
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top right - Bob DiBella, John Lally, Rob Unkovic
bottom left - Bud Steffan, Larry Palmer, Joe Switala, Jay Mangold
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Sandra Brand and guests
Rhonda Gay Hartman, Hon. Maureen Lally-Green
Judy Oliver (right) and guest
Lisa Kuzma, Inez Miles, Jaclyn Kuzma
CLUB-SPONSORED EVENTS Holiday Tea The Club offered five Holiday Teas on Fridays during the holiday season. Members and their guests were delighted by the selection of Harney and Sons fine teas, scones, tea cookies, savory sandwiches, madeleines and other pastries. Joe Balog, pianist
Brittany Hazelwood (right) and guest
Guests of Linda Potter
Jennifer Susco (left center) and guests
LuAnn and Dan Berkley
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Dusty Kirk (right) and guest
Cassandra Pan and Dario Elli, and guest Otto Chu (center)
Beth Brown (center left) and family
Guests of Linda Potter
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Carol Mangold (center) and guests
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Sandra Brand and guests
Rhonda Gay Hartman, Hon. Maureen Lally-Green
Judy Oliver (right) and guest
Lisa Kuzma, Inez Miles, Jaclyn Kuzma
CLUB-SPONSORED EVENTS Holiday Tea The Club offered five Holiday Teas on Fridays during the holiday season. Members and their guests were delighted by the selection of Harney and Sons fine teas, scones, tea cookies, savory sandwiches, madeleines and other pastries. Joe Balog, pianist
Brittany Hazelwood (right) and guest
Guests of Linda Potter
Jennifer Susco (left center) and guests
LuAnn and Dan Berkley
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Dusty Kirk (right) and guest
Cassandra Pan and Dario Elli, and guest Otto Chu (center)
Beth Brown (center left) and family
Guests of Linda Potter
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Sylvia Diez and guests
Carol Mangold (center) and guests
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Seafood Buffet The Club’s quarterly Seafood Buffet was held on September 22. Members enjoyed a large variety of fresh seafood dishes and a delectable dessert spread.
Jim Eckles, Sue Leonard
Bob Agbede, Helen Hanna Casey
Holly and Hon. Donald Machen
Katie Matscherz (right)
John and Joni Charletta and guests
Grant Fleming and guest Izzy Rudolph, Nick Varischetti
New & Prospective Member Receptions
Ed and Amy Haller and son
Gretchen Fleming
Chuck and Melinda Clark
Dr. Frank and Eve Ferraro
The Admissions Committee hosted complimentary receptions on October 3 and November 29 for friends, family members, colleagues, and clients to learn more about the Club and becoming a member. Members who joined the Club in 2017 were also encouraged to attend. The events featured an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, tours, the opportunity to meet members and staff, and macaroon favors.
Tim Smith (right) and guests
Sue Leonard, Joseph Goth
Josh Pagonis, Tripp Bly
Dario Elli and Cassandra Pan, and guest Otto Chu (center)
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Seafood Buffet The Club’s quarterly Seafood Buffet was held on September 22. Members enjoyed a large variety of fresh seafood dishes and a delectable dessert spread.
Jim Eckles, Sue Leonard
Bob Agbede, Helen Hanna Casey
Holly and Hon. Donald Machen
Katie Matscherz (right)
John and Joni Charletta and guests
Grant Fleming and guest Izzy Rudolph, Nick Varischetti
New & Prospective Member Receptions
Ed and Amy Haller and son
Gretchen Fleming
Chuck and Melinda Clark
Dr. Frank and Eve Ferraro
The Admissions Committee hosted complimentary receptions on October 3 and November 29 for friends, family members, colleagues, and clients to learn more about the Club and becoming a member. Members who joined the Club in 2017 were also encouraged to attend. The events featured an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, tours, the opportunity to meet members and staff, and macaroon favors.
Tim Smith (right) and guests
Sue Leonard, Joseph Goth
Josh Pagonis, Tripp Bly
Dario Elli and Cassandra Pan, and guest Otto Chu (center)
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Children’s Holiday Party The Children’s Holiday Party on December 9, featured photographs with Santa, special favors prepared by Santa’s elves, holiday entertainment, cookie decorating, and buffets for both children and adults. 2nd row right - Dennis Unkovic and grandson 3rd row left - Linda Cross
New Year’s Day Open House On January 1, members started the year off right by attending the Duquesne Club New Year’s Day Open House that featured live keyboard, guitar and harp music, family portraits, Club tours, lively billiards games, fine dining and warm fellowship.
top left - Mel Rex and grandchildren (left), Jeff and Nancy Rex, and Madeline and Bob Pugliese (right) top right - Executive Chef Keith Coughenour addresses tour 2nd row left - Angela Carr and daughter 3rd row right - Lou Guarino and family 4th row left - A fun game of billiards
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Children’s Holiday Party The Children’s Holiday Party on December 9, featured photographs with Santa, special favors prepared by Santa’s elves, holiday entertainment, cookie decorating, and buffets for both children and adults. 2nd row right - Dennis Unkovic and grandson 3rd row left - Linda Cross
New Year’s Day Open House On January 1, members started the year off right by attending the Duquesne Club New Year’s Day Open House that featured live keyboard, guitar and harp music, family portraits, Club tours, lively billiards games, fine dining and warm fellowship.
top left - Mel Rex and grandchildren (left), Jeff and Nancy Rex, and Madeline and Bob Pugliese (right) top right - Executive Chef Keith Coughenour addresses tour 2nd row left - Angela Carr and daughter 3rd row right - Lou Guarino and family 4th row left - A fun game of billiards
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Denison vs Bucknell Men’s Collegiate Squash Match
Round Robin Squash Invitational
Duquesne Club Health & Fitness members were invited to attend and watch the Denison vs. Bucknell men’s collegiate squash match that was held at the Health & Fitness squash courts on Saturday, October 21.
On November 11, members enjoyed a day of fun, round robin competition at the Health & Fitness squash courts, joined by squash pro Duilio Costa.
Healthy Recipes from the DC Kitchen In its mid-month email communications, Health & Fitness teamed up with the Club’s culinary team to provide monthly, healthy and delicious recipes for members to enjoy at home.
Golf Simulator League 2017 For seven weeks, starting the week of October 30, Health & Fitness held its first annual golf simulator league. The winner received $100 DCHF Pro Shop credit and a complimentary massage.
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Denison vs Bucknell Men’s Collegiate Squash Match
Round Robin Squash Invitational
Duquesne Club Health & Fitness members were invited to attend and watch the Denison vs. Bucknell men’s collegiate squash match that was held at the Health & Fitness squash courts on Saturday, October 21.
On November 11, members enjoyed a day of fun, round robin competition at the Health & Fitness squash courts, joined by squash pro Duilio Costa.
Healthy Recipes from the DC Kitchen In its mid-month email communications, Health & Fitness teamed up with the Club’s culinary team to provide monthly, healthy and delicious recipes for members to enjoy at home.
Golf Simulator League 2017 For seven weeks, starting the week of October 30, Health & Fitness held its first annual golf simulator league. The winner received $100 DCHF Pro Shop credit and a complimentary massage.
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D E S T I N A T I O N :
O A K L A N D
take a
STAYCATION Get to know the other side of Oakland. Oakland may have a reputation in Pittsburgh and beyond as college central. But there’s more to Oakland than pizza and beer specials.
This section of the city is brimming with cultural institutions to explore – enough to make it the perfect neighborhood for a Pittsburgh staycation. It wouldn’t be spring without a trip to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (1 Schenley Dr.) when the Spring Flower Show brings you nose-to-petal with thousands of aromatic lilies, tulips, daffodils and more spring favorites. While you’re in the neighborhood, impress your friends with an afternoon snack at Las Palmas (326 Atwood St.), an unassuming food stand with delectably authentic tacos featuring unlimited toppings or a range of spicy sauces. 70 I Avenue 6
Bring a picnic blanket and take in the fresh air at Schenley Park (3898 Boulevard of the Allies), a prime people-watching spot perfect for enjoying an afternoon coffee from Redhawk Coffee (120 Meyran Ave.), a chic mobile coffee shop that sources only the highest quality ingredients.
There’s nothing like a day spent exploring the exhibitions at the Carnegie Museum of Art or Carnegie Museum of Natural History (4400 Forbes Ave.), but for an alternative experience, visit the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum (4141 Fifth Ave.), the largest memorial in the U.S. dedicated solely to honoring all branches of military veterans and service personnel. Round the day out with a fine dining experience at Legume (214 N Craig St.), where the menu changes daily to reflect the seasons – the perfect springtime meal.
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D E S T I N A T I O N :
O A K L A N D
take a
STAYCATION Get to know the other side of Oakland. Oakland may have a reputation in Pittsburgh and beyond as college central. But there’s more to Oakland than pizza and beer specials.
This section of the city is brimming with cultural institutions to explore – enough to make it the perfect neighborhood for a Pittsburgh staycation. It wouldn’t be spring without a trip to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (1 Schenley Dr.) when the Spring Flower Show brings you nose-to-petal with thousands of aromatic lilies, tulips, daffodils and more spring favorites. While you’re in the neighborhood, impress your friends with an afternoon snack at Las Palmas (326 Atwood St.), an unassuming food stand with delectably authentic tacos featuring unlimited toppings or a range of spicy sauces. 70 I Avenue 6
Bring a picnic blanket and take in the fresh air at Schenley Park (3898 Boulevard of the Allies), a prime people-watching spot perfect for enjoying an afternoon coffee from Redhawk Coffee (120 Meyran Ave.), a chic mobile coffee shop that sources only the highest quality ingredients.
There’s nothing like a day spent exploring the exhibitions at the Carnegie Museum of Art or Carnegie Museum of Natural History (4400 Forbes Ave.), but for an alternative experience, visit the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum (4141 Fifth Ave.), the largest memorial in the U.S. dedicated solely to honoring all branches of military veterans and service personnel. Round the day out with a fine dining experience at Legume (214 N Craig St.), where the menu changes daily to reflect the seasons – the perfect springtime meal.
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OVEN ROASTED RACK OF ELYSIAN FIELDS SPRING LAMB Wild Ramp and Parsley Crust, Tarragon Demi-glace Medley of Spring Vegetables, Fava Bean Puree, and Boulangére Potatoes
Yield: 4 entrée portions
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morel mushrooms cut in half, rehydrated if using dried
FOR THE RAMP AND PARSLEY CRUST:
To taste
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon
chopped fines herbes
2 cups
white bread, crusts trimmed
4 bulbs
ramp bulbs, minced
1 cup
parsley, washed and stems removed
To taste
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons
Dijon mustard
FOR THE LAMB RACK: 2 tablespoons
olive oil
As needed
kosher salt and pepper
1
8-bone rack of lamb
FOR THE FAVA BEAN PUREE: 1 tablespoon
olive oil
1 teaspoon
shallots, minced
1/8 teaspoon
garlic puree
1 cup
fava beans, cleaned, hulls removed
1/2 cup
chicken stock
To taste
salt and pepper
2 ounces
heavy cream
FOR THE BOULANGÉRE POTATOES: 16
Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and trimmed into rectangular shapes
3 tablespoons
butter, softened
2 cups
lamb stock
4 strips
smoked bacon, small dice
1 cup
white onion, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon
garlic puree
1/4 cup
green onion tops, thinly sliced
To taste
freshly cracked black peppercorn
FOR THE VEGETABLE MEDLEY:
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3 tablespoons
whole butter, unsalted
16
white asparagus tips cut in half, blanched in salted water
8
heirloom carrots cut in half, blanched in salted water
8
petite turnips, cut into quarters, blanched in salted water
FOR THE PLATE GARNITURE: 12 sprigs
petite red ribbon sorrel
1 tablespoon
tarragon vinaigrette
1 cup
tarragon lamb demi-glace
Cooking Procedures: FOR THE RAMP AND PARSLEY CRUST:
• Combine the trimmed white bread, parsley, and minced ramp in the bowl of a food processor, fitted with a sharp blade. Pulse ingredients until the bread is a semi-fine crumb and has turned bright green from the parsley. Season with salt and pepper, refrigerate covered until ready to use.
FOR THE LAMB RACK:
• Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F. • Heat a large skillet over a medium-high flame. Add the olive oil.
• Season the lamb rack with salt and pepper. Place the rack into the hot oiled skillet and evenly brown the lamb.
• Turn off the heat, and transfer the lamb to a rack set over a sheet tray.
• Place the lamb rack into the preheated
325-degree oven for 15 minutes or until a medium rare doneness is achieved. Remove from the oven and allow to rest.
• When ready to serve, place the ramp and parsley crust onto a shallow plate.
• Evenly brush the lamb with Dijonaise
mustard and using a rolling motion, coat the outside seared lamb surface with the bread crumbs.
• Return to the oven and roast an additional 7
minutes or until the crumbs show signs of slight browning. Allow the rack to rest for 15 minutes before cutting.
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OVEN ROASTED RACK OF ELYSIAN FIELDS SPRING LAMB Wild Ramp and Parsley Crust, Tarragon Demi-glace Medley of Spring Vegetables, Fava Bean Puree, and Boulangére Potatoes
Yield: 4 entrée portions
32
morel mushrooms cut in half, rehydrated if using dried
FOR THE RAMP AND PARSLEY CRUST:
To taste
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon
chopped fines herbes
2 cups
white bread, crusts trimmed
4 bulbs
ramp bulbs, minced
1 cup
parsley, washed and stems removed
To taste
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons
Dijon mustard
FOR THE LAMB RACK: 2 tablespoons
olive oil
As needed
kosher salt and pepper
1
8-bone rack of lamb
FOR THE FAVA BEAN PUREE: 1 tablespoon
olive oil
1 teaspoon
shallots, minced
1/8 teaspoon
garlic puree
1 cup
fava beans, cleaned, hulls removed
1/2 cup
chicken stock
To taste
salt and pepper
2 ounces
heavy cream
FOR THE BOULANGÉRE POTATOES: 16
Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and trimmed into rectangular shapes
3 tablespoons
butter, softened
2 cups
lamb stock
4 strips
smoked bacon, small dice
1 cup
white onion, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon
garlic puree
1/4 cup
green onion tops, thinly sliced
To taste
freshly cracked black peppercorn
FOR THE VEGETABLE MEDLEY:
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3 tablespoons
whole butter, unsalted
16
white asparagus tips cut in half, blanched in salted water
8
heirloom carrots cut in half, blanched in salted water
8
petite turnips, cut into quarters, blanched in salted water
FOR THE PLATE GARNITURE: 12 sprigs
petite red ribbon sorrel
1 tablespoon
tarragon vinaigrette
1 cup
tarragon lamb demi-glace
Cooking Procedures: FOR THE RAMP AND PARSLEY CRUST:
• Combine the trimmed white bread, parsley, and minced ramp in the bowl of a food processor, fitted with a sharp blade. Pulse ingredients until the bread is a semi-fine crumb and has turned bright green from the parsley. Season with salt and pepper, refrigerate covered until ready to use.
FOR THE LAMB RACK:
• Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F. • Heat a large skillet over a medium-high flame. Add the olive oil.
• Season the lamb rack with salt and pepper. Place the rack into the hot oiled skillet and evenly brown the lamb.
• Turn off the heat, and transfer the lamb to a rack set over a sheet tray.
• Place the lamb rack into the preheated
325-degree oven for 15 minutes or until a medium rare doneness is achieved. Remove from the oven and allow to rest.
• When ready to serve, place the ramp and parsley crust onto a shallow plate.
• Evenly brush the lamb with Dijonaise
mustard and using a rolling motion, coat the outside seared lamb surface with the bread crumbs.
• Return to the oven and roast an additional 7
minutes or until the crumbs show signs of slight browning. Allow the rack to rest for 15 minutes before cutting.
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•
Heat the olive oil in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
•
Add the olive oil and sauté the minced shallots until translucent. Lower the heat and add the garlic paste, cooking for about 1 minute.
•
Add the fava beans, chicken stock and heavy cream. Bring to a boil. Once the boiling point is achieved, turn off the heat and cover the beans.
•
Keep covered for about 1 minute or until the beans are bright green and very tender.
•
Transfer to a food processor and puree. Season with salt and pepper. Pass through a sieve.
•
Keep warm until ready to use.
Brush a small, shallow ovenproof container with the softened butter.
•
Season the rectangular-shaped potatoes with salt and pepper, and place them into the buttered container.
•
Pour the lamb stock around the potatoes until the liquid level reaches halfway up the sides of the potatoes.
•
Place the potatoes into the preheated oven, uncovered for 40 minutes.
•
Baste the potatoes with the lamb stock every 5 minutes.
•
While the potatoes are braising, heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and render the smoked bacon until just beginning to brown.
•
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Lower the heat and add the onions and garlic puree, cooking until the onions begin to brown.
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Add the scallion tops and cook an additional minute until the scallions are just cooked through.
•
Remove from the heat and season with freshly cracked black peppercorn.
•
Remove the potatoes from the oven and spoon the bacon and onion mixture on top.
I think the year was late 1993 or early 1994.
•
Hold hot until ready to serve.
I was first made aware of the lamb farmer in Greene County, Pennsylvania by Ms. Jane Citron, Duquesne Club member, cookbook author, food writer and renowned “Pittsburgh Foodie.” Ms. Citron persuaded me to reach out to Keith Martin, owner of Elysian Fields Lamb. She exulted over the pristine farm, Keith’s unparalleled attention to detail, and most importantly the clean, fresh, delicious taste of the lamb.
FOR THE VEGETABLE MEDLEY:
•
Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium sauté pan over high heat.
•
Add the vegetables and mushrooms all at once, tossing frequently to evenly coat with butter and to heat through.
•
FOR THE BOULANGÉRE POTATOES:
• •
continued
Season with salt and pepper, and then add the fines herbes, tossing to evenly distribute all ingredients.
FOR THE FINAL PLATING:
•
Select 4 large dinner plates. Use a spoon to spread a diagonal portion of fava bean puree across each plate.
•
Place 1 portion of Boulangére potatoes onto the plate.
•
Artistically arrange the vegetables around the plate.
•
Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut the lamb rack into individual chops, being very careful not to disturb the ramp and parsley crust. Season the cut surfaces of the lamb with salt and pepper. Place 2 lamb chops next to the vegetables.
•
Toss the petite sorrel with tarragon vinaigrette and place them next to the lamb.
• •
Drizzle the lamb demi-glace around the plate. Serve immediately.
Elysian Fields Lamb Executive Chef Keith Coughenour
Keith Martin and I met that year. Following his presentation, we gradually began to purchase the lamb for the Club. As a start-up, Keith’s lamb supply was limited, so we only featured it on the Duquesne Room menu. As word spread of the quality and locality, Keith’s business expanded to the point where we were able to feature Elysian Fields lamb on all dinner menus as well as a marquee banquet entrée option. As time passed and Duquesne Club cooks went on to become chefs in their own right, they too reached out to Keith Martin, desiring to feature his lamb on their menus. Of course, so did many great U.S. chefs – most notably, Thomas Keller of the famed French Laundry. This relationship made Keith Martin’s Elysian Fields lamb a household name among U.S. cooks and chefs. Keith was the first to develop a highly organized and documented Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan that enabled him to track every aspect of each lamb from birth to harvest as well as its genealogy and family lineage. The purpose of this is to ensure a wholesome, safe and humane consumer product. Twenty-four years later, we still enjoy the same consistent quality and unparalleled personal service, allowing our culinary team to cook with the available lamb and to serve the best lamb in America to our members. To learn more about Elysian Fields, visit purebredlamb.com. Duquesne Club
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• Heat the olive oil in a small sauce pan over
continued
• Add the scallion tops and cook an additional minute until the scallions are just cooked through.
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• Add the olive oil and sauté the minced shallots until translucent. Lower the heat and add the garlic paste, cooking for about 1 minute.
• Remove from the heat and season with
Elysian Fields Lamb Executive Chef Keith Coughenour
• Remove the potatoes from the oven and
I think the year was late 1993 or early 1994.
• Add the fava beans, chicken stock and
• Hold hot until ready to serve.
medium heat.
heavy cream. Bring to a boil. Once the boiling point is achieved, turn off the heat and cover the beans.
• Keep covered for about 1 minute or until
the beans are bright green and very tender.
• Transfer to a food processor and puree.
Season with salt and pepper. Pass through a sieve.
• Keep warm until ready to use. FOR THE BOULANGÉRE POTATOES:
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. • Brush a small, shallow ovenproof container with the softened butter.
• Season the rectangular-shaped potatoes
with salt and pepper, and place them into the buttered container.
• Pour the lamb stock around the potatoes until the liquid level reaches halfway up the sides of the potatoes.
• Place the potatoes into the preheated oven, uncovered for 40 minutes.
• Baste the potatoes with the lamb stock every 5 minutes.
• While the potatoes are braising, heat a
medium skillet over medium-high heat and render the smoked bacon until just beginning to brown.
• Lower the heat and add the onions and garlic puree, cooking until the onions begin to brown.
freshly cracked black peppercorn.
spoon the bacon and onion mixture on top.
FOR THE VEGETABLE MEDLEY:
• Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium sauté pan over high heat.
• Add the vegetables and mushrooms all at
once, tossing frequently to evenly coat with butter and to heat through.
• Season with salt and pepper, and then add the fines herbes, tossing to evenly distribute all ingredients.
FOR THE FINAL PLATING:
• Select 4 large dinner plates. Use a spoon to
spread a diagonal portion of fava bean puree across each plate.
• Place 1 portion of Boulangére potatoes onto the plate.
• Artistically arrange the vegetables around the plate.
• Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut the lamb rack
into individual chops, being very careful not to disturb the ramp and parsley crust. Season the cut surfaces of the lamb with salt and pepper. Place 2 lamb chops next to the vegetables.
• Toss the petite sorrel with tarragon vinaigrette and place them next to the lamb.
• Drizzle the lamb demi-glace around the plate. • Serve immediately.
I was first made aware of the lamb farmer in Greene County, Pennsylvania by Ms. Jane Citron, Duquesne Club member, cookbook author, food writer and renowned “Pittsburgh Foodie.” Ms. Citron persuaded me to reach out to Keith Martin, owner of Elysian Fields Lamb. She exulted over the pristine farm, Keith’s unparalleled attention to detail, and most importantly the clean, fresh, delicious taste of the lamb. Keith Martin and I met that year. Following his presentation, we gradually began to purchase the lamb for the Club. As a start-up, Keith’s lamb supply was limited, so we only featured it on the Duquesne Room menu. As word spread of the quality and locality, Keith’s business expanded to the point where we were able to feature Elysian Fields lamb on all dinner menus as well as a marquee banquet entrée option. As time passed and Duquesne Club cooks went on to become chefs in their own right, they too reached out to Keith Martin, desiring to feature his lamb on their menus. Of course, so did many great U.S. chefs – most notably, Thomas Keller of the famed French Laundry. This relationship made Keith Martin’s Elysian Fields lamb a household name among U.S. cooks and chefs. Keith was the first to develop a highly organized and documented Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan that enabled him to track every aspect of each lamb from birth to harvest as well as its genealogy and family lineage. The purpose of this is to ensure a wholesome, safe and humane consumer product. Twenty-four years later, we still enjoy the same consistent quality and unparalleled personal service, allowing our culinary team to cook with the available lamb and to serve the best lamb in America to our members. To learn more about Elysian Fields, visit purebredlamb.com. Duquesne Club
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Chateau Duhart-Milon, Pauillac, France, 2000 Looking for a superb wine to pair with Chef Coughenour’s sublime oven-roasted lamb recipe? Look no further than this Pauillac from Chateau Duhart-Milon, a heavenly wine recommended by Duquesne Club wine aficionado Kevin Reynolds. The great wine of Château Duhart-Milon is often described as a model of the Pauillac appellation.
shop local: small is the new BiG Broker Guillaume Lawton once said it “presents itself with a lot of firmness, good color and sap pronounced enough” – a nod to the smell that burns when you burn the best sealing wax. Its hue is a beautiful dark garnet red color, with a deep nose and good harmony between its young woodiness and fresh fruit of the wine. On the palate it develops quickly and is immediately very present, with a finish that hints nicely of cherries.
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family owned and operated since 1939
Get social @larrimors shop in-store & online at larrimors.com one pnc plaZa 249 fifth avenUe downtown pittsBUrGh 412.471.5727 parkinG validated at 3 pnc
LARRIMOR’S
in the
the desiGner destination for men and women
Chateau Duhart-Milon, Pauillac, France, 2000 Looking for a superb wine to pair with Chef Coughenour’s sublime oven-roasted lamb recipe? Look no further than this Pauillac from Chateau Duhart-Milon, a heavenly wine recommended by Duquesne Club wine aficionado Kevin Reynolds. The great wine of Château Duhart-Milon is often described as a model of the Pauillac appellation.
shop local: small is the new BiG Broker Guillaume Lawton once said it “presents itself with a lot of firmness, good color and sap pronounced enough” – a nod to the smell that burns when you burn the best sealing wax. Its hue is a beautiful dark garnet red color, with a deep nose and good harmony between its young woodiness and fresh fruit of the wine. On the palate it develops quickly and is immediately very present, with a finish that hints nicely of cherries.
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etro st. john helmUt lanG canali ermeneGildo ZeGna chiara Boni hickey freeman hUdson roBert Graham vince l’aGence Belstaff Bond no. 9 maGnanni raG & Bone aG jeans trina tUrk eileen fisher eleventy citiZens of hUmanity john varvatos lafayette 148 new york mZ wallace
family owned and operated since 1939
Get social @larrimors shop in-store & online at larrimors.com one pnc plaZa 249 fifth avenUe downtown pittsBUrGh 412.471.5727 parkinG validated at 3 pnc
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Spring is in full bloom at the Club, where you can celebrate the season of renewal — from a spring poetry event to a tax-inspired clay shoot.
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11
6 14
9
6
Luncheon Speaker Series – featuring Dana Shoaf, editor of Civil War Times – sponsored by the Literary Society
Father-Daughter Dinner
Battle of the Brews Dine Around – sponsored by the Beer Society
14
20 21 22
Seafood Buffet Rod & Gun Society Woodmont Hunting Trip
Off-Site Art Society Event – Benedum Trees Building – exclusive to Art Society members Winter Tea
New and Prospective Member Reception
Books and Bites – sponsored by the Literary Society
Food Truck Dine Around – sponsored by the Culinary Society
7 9 10 13
Autumn in Spring Celebration of Poetry – sponsored by the Literary Society to support Autumn House Press
Women of the Club – “Summer Wines” featuring Susan Citron Literary Society Theater Night - featuring Dinner, Discussion and Performance of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Hamlet Mother’s Day Celebration
JUNE
1
Annual Culinary Society Dinner
5
Wine Society Annual Meeting and Tasting
15
Seafood Buffet
Events are subject to change. Watch your email and visit the Club’s website for the most up-to-date listing.
Collecting Japanese Prints sponsored by the Art Society
PA Beer Laws – Guest Speaker – sponsored by the Beer Society
Women of the Club Happy Hour
MAY
Artful Happy Hour - sponsored by Women of the Club
Wine Tasting – The Calling Wine – sponsored by the Wine Society
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Easter Sunday – Club Closed
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Evening Reception and Lecture – featuring Craig Roach, author of Simply Electrifying: The Technology that Transformed the World, from Benjamin Franklin to Elon Musk – sponsored by the Literary Society
MARCH Garrison Bourbon Tasting
1 5
APRIL Books and Bites – sponsored by the Literary Society
Revenge of the Taxpayers Clay Shoot – sponsored by the Rod & Gun Society Nemacolin Woodlands
14 16 17 17 23 28 TBD
Terrace Opens for the Season
New and Prospective Member Reception on the Terrace
Suds in the City on the Terrace – sponsored by the Beer Society Wine Society Tasting featuring Tim Mondavi, Winegrower
Private Members Art Collection Tour Offsite – exclusive to the Art Society
Memorial Day – Club Closed
21
Culinary Society Bike Ride
Suds in the City – sponsored by the Beer Society
29 TBD
14th Annual DC Golf Classic at Laurel Valley Golf Club Richard Kelly’s iPhone Photography Workshop – sponsored by the Art Society
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Spring is in full bloom at the Club, where you can celebrate the season of renewal — from a spring poetry event to a tax-inspired clay shoot.
12
11
6 14
9
6
Luncheon Speaker Series – featuring Dana Shoaf, editor of Civil War Times – sponsored by the Literary Society
Father-Daughter Dinner
Battle of the Brews Dine Around – sponsored by the Beer Society
14
20 21 22
Seafood Buffet Rod & Gun Society Woodmont Hunting Trip
Off-Site Art Society Event – Benedum Trees Building – exclusive to Art Society members Winter Tea
New and Prospective Member Reception
Books and Bites – sponsored by the Literary Society
Food Truck Dine Around – sponsored by the Culinary Society
7 9 10 13
Autumn in Spring Celebration of Poetry – sponsored by the Literary Society to support Autumn House Press
Women of the Club – “Summer Wines” featuring Susan Citron Literary Society Theater Night - featuring Dinner, Discussion and Performance of Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Hamlet Mother’s Day Celebration
JUNE
1
Annual Culinary Society Dinner
5
Wine Society Annual Meeting and Tasting
15
Seafood Buffet
Events are subject to change. Watch your email and visit the Club’s website for the most up-to-date listing.
Collecting Japanese Prints sponsored by the Art Society
PA Beer Laws – Guest Speaker – sponsored by the Beer Society
Women of the Club Happy Hour
MAY
Artful Happy Hour - sponsored by Women of the Club
Wine Tasting – The Calling Wine – sponsored by the Wine Society
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24 26
Easter Sunday – Club Closed
26 27
Evening Reception and Lecture – featuring Craig Roach, author of Simply Electrifying: The Technology that Transformed the World, from Benjamin Franklin to Elon Musk – sponsored by the Literary Society
MARCH Garrison Bourbon Tasting
1 5
APRIL Books and Bites – sponsored by the Literary Society
Revenge of the Taxpayers Clay Shoot – sponsored by the Rod & Gun Society Nemacolin Woodlands
14 16 17 17 23 28 TBD
Terrace Opens for the Season
New and Prospective Member Reception on the Terrace
Suds in the City on the Terrace – sponsored by the Beer Society Wine Society Tasting featuring Tim Mondavi, Winegrower
Private Members Art Collection Tour Offsite – exclusive to the Art Society
Memorial Day – Club Closed
21
Culinary Society Bike Ride
Suds in the City – sponsored by the Beer Society
29 TBD
14th Annual DC Golf Classic at Laurel Valley Golf Club Richard Kelly’s iPhone Photography Workshop – sponsored by the Art Society
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Back row: Keith Coughenour, Sander Peterson, Mike Caudill, Albino Chol, James Ellermeyer, Matt McHugh, Steve Walters, Ken Louis Front row: Christine Mercer, John Davis, Dorothy Stefin, Gay Mitchell, Lorraine Ivosevic
IMPECCABLE
Service
DUQUESNE CLUB EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS, 2017
Daniel J. Snyder
Christine M. Stevens
Theresa A. Stevens
Robin Bingle
Sandra L. Wolz
Chi Nguyen
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Margaret Bittner Gay Mitchell
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Matthew J. McHugh
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Keith A. Coughenour Daniel J. Snyder Christine M. Stevens Theresa A. Stevens
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Sander Peterson Robin Bingle
Tracey L. Dukes
Hayley A. Karczewski 80 I Avenue 6
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Albino Chol Tracey L. Dukes Sandra L. Wolz
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Michael R. Caudill Kenneth E. Louis Chi Nguyen Dorothy J. Stefin Steven K. Walters
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John W. Davis Jr. James W. Ellermeyer IV Lorraine Ivosevic Hayley A. Karczewski Christine Mercer
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Margaret Bittner
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Invite your confidantes to experience your Club at an exclusive complimentary reception.
RETIREES Ronald Benedek Assistant controller Cindy Harroun Assistant to Payroll and Human Resources Rebecca Sanders Accounts Payable Anthony Schiavone Cook Genevieve Taylor Room Attendant Irma S. Thornton Director of Human Resources Michael Zeckowski Painter
Treat your friends, family, colleagues and clients who appreciate life’s luxuries to a complimentary reception.
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We’ll provide an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and an opportunity for new and prospective members to experience all the Duquesne Club has to offer.
o good it’s worth sharing.
NEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBER RECEPTION Let your worlds collide. Wednesday, March 21 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 6:00 p.m. RSVP on the private member website or to Jonathan Werth at 412-471-6580 or jwerth@duquesne.org.
Back row: Keith Coughenour, Sander Peterson, Mike Caudill, Albino Chol, James Ellermeyer, Matt McHugh, Steve Walters, Ken Louis Front row: Christine Mercer, John Davis, Dorothy Stefin, Gay Mitchell, Lorraine Ivosevic
IMPECCABLE
Service
DUQUESNE CLUB EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS, 2017
Daniel J. Snyder
Christine M. Stevens
Theresa A. Stevens
Robin Bingle
Sandra L. Wolz
Chi Nguyen
YEARS
Margaret Bittner Gay Mitchell
YEARS
Matthew J. McHugh
YEARS
Keith A. Coughenour Daniel J. Snyder Christine M. Stevens Theresa A. Stevens
20
YEARS
Sander Peterson Robin Bingle
Tracey L. Dukes
Hayley A. Karczewski 80 I Avenue 6
15
YEARS
Albino Chol Tracey L. Dukes Sandra L. Wolz
10
YEARS
Michael R. Caudill Kenneth E. Louis Chi Nguyen Dorothy J. Stefin Steven K. Walters
5
YEARS
John W. Davis Jr. James W. Ellermeyer IV Lorraine Ivosevic Hayley A. Karczewski Christine Mercer
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Margaret Bittner
40 30 25
Invite your confidantes to experience your Club at an exclusive complimentary reception.
RETIREES Ronald Benedek Assistant controller Cindy Harroun Assistant to Payroll and Human Resources Rebecca Sanders Accounts Payable Anthony Schiavone Cook Genevieve Taylor Room Attendant Irma S. Thornton Director of Human Resources Michael Zeckowski Painter
Treat your friends, family, colleagues and clients who appreciate life’s luxuries to a complimentary reception.
S
We’ll provide an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and an opportunity for new and prospective members to experience all the Duquesne Club has to offer.
o good it’s worth sharing.
NEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBER RECEPTION Let your worlds collide. Wednesday, March 21 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 6:00 p.m. RSVP on the private member website or to Jonathan Werth at 412-471-6580 or jwerth@duquesne.org.
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Michael Caudill
Michael, a Pittsburgh native, earned his culinary arts degree from Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts. He has worked at some of the top clubs and resorts across the nation. Michael’s first position was with the prestigious Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida.
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Congratulations to Michael Caudill, Duquesne Club executive sous chef, on recently earning the title of Certified Executive Chef® (CEC®) through the American Culinary Federation.
He left Florida to return to Pennsylvania where he worked for Nemacolin Woodlands followed by the Duquesne Club – first as a line cook before being promoted to a sous chef. His then traveled west to take the position of executive chef for a private golf resort in Sun Valley, Idaho. From there, Michael took part in the opening of the acclaimed Wynn Las Vegas, working for Alex Stratta at Alex. Next, he worked as a banquet chef at the Bellagio in Las Vegas until his return to the Duquesne Club as the executive sous chef.
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I became a chef to combine two of my passions – food and travel. I also enjoy the fast pace of a kitchen environment and the creativity that being a chef offers.
What is the most challenging part of working in a large professional kitchen
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One of the most challenging parts of working in a large professional kitchen is meeting the expectations that I have set for myself, about menu design and training the staff to provide our members with the best service possible. I always strive to be better in every aspect.
What is the most rewarding part
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There are many answers to this question that come to mind; two are prominent. Creating and executing meals that are well received by the members and knowing that I helped make their event special, are rewarding. The second comes from a quote from Ernest Hemingway that we are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master. Being able to be in a career where you have no limits to the amount that you can learn is rewarding, knowing every day I can better myself.
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What is your favorite cuisine to eat? To cook
I enjoy many cuisines – but really, I mostly enjoy seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients from a multiple of cultures.
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What made you want to be a chef
What is the process like in becoming a Certified Executive Chef®
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There are many levels of certification through the American Culinary Federation, based on your experience and your position. I earned the title of Certified Executive Chef.® It was designed to identify chefs who have demonstrated a level of culinary competence and expertise through education, work experience, culinary knowledge and skills that are consistent with the executive chef level. After applying and submitting education and work history forms, I was permitted to take a lengthy written test on cost control, nutrition, safety & sanitation, supervisory management and also culinary. The second part of the test was a cooking practical, where I had to prepare a multi-course menu in an allotted amount of time to complete while being judged on craftsmanship. I hope to one day test for the Certified Master Chef® exam, which is much more extensive and takes eight days of testing to complete.
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What can you tell us about your life outside of work
I met my wife at the Duquesne Club the first time I worked here. She was the assistant pastry chef at the time. We have two daughters together, ages 14 and 17. I enjoy any outdoor activity I can partake in, but my favorites are skiing, fishing and camping.
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Michael Caudill
Michael, a Pittsburgh native, earned his culinary arts degree from Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts. He has worked at some of the top clubs and resorts across the nation. Michael’s first position was with the prestigious Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida.
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Congratulations to Michael Caudill, Duquesne Club executive sous chef, on recently earning the title of Certified Executive Chef® (CEC®) through the American Culinary Federation.
He left Florida to return to Pennsylvania where he worked for Nemacolin Woodlands followed by the Duquesne Club – first as a line cook before being promoted to a sous chef. His then traveled west to take the position of executive chef for a private golf resort in Sun Valley, Idaho. From there, Michael took part in the opening of the acclaimed Wynn Las Vegas, working for Alex Stratta at Alex. Next, he worked as a banquet chef at the Bellagio in Las Vegas until his return to the Duquesne Club as the executive sous chef.
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I became a chef to combine two of my passions – food and travel. I also enjoy the fast pace of a kitchen environment and the creativity that being a chef offers.
What is the most challenging part of working in a large professional kitchen
?
One of the most challenging parts of working in a large professional kitchen is meeting the expectations that I have set for myself, about menu design and training the staff to provide our members with the best service possible. I always strive to be better in every aspect.
What is the most rewarding part
?
There are many answers to this question that come to mind; two are prominent. Creating and executing meals that are well received by the members and knowing that I helped make their event special, are rewarding. The second comes from a quote from Ernest Hemingway that we are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master. Being able to be in a career where you have no limits to the amount that you can learn is rewarding, knowing every day I can better myself.
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What is your favorite cuisine to eat? To cook
I enjoy many cuisines – but really, I mostly enjoy seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients from a multiple of cultures.
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What made you want to be a chef
What is the process like in becoming a Certified Executive Chef®
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There are many levels of certification through the American Culinary Federation, based on your experience and your position. I earned the title of Certified Executive Chef.® It was designed to identify chefs who have demonstrated a level of culinary competence and expertise through education, work experience, culinary knowledge and skills that are consistent with the executive chef level. After applying and submitting education and work history forms, I was permitted to take a lengthy written test on cost control, nutrition, safety & sanitation, supervisory management and also culinary. The second part of the test was a cooking practical, where I had to prepare a multi-course menu in an allotted amount of time to complete while being judged on craftsmanship. I hope to one day test for the Certified Master Chef® exam, which is much more extensive and takes eight days of testing to complete.
?
What can you tell us about your life outside of work
I met my wife at the Duquesne Club the first time I worked here. She was the assistant pastry chef at the time. We have two daughters together, ages 14 and 17. I enjoy any outdoor activity I can partake in, but my favorites are skiing, fishing and camping.
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Giving BACK
MEMBER PHILANTHROPY BENEFITS MANY
Literary Society
Employees Give Back
The Literary Society sponsors an annual member book drive for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, providing hundreds of new and gently used books to the Adopt-A-Book area that benefits patients and their families. The Literary Society also makes annual donations of $1,000 in Barnes & Noble gift cards, together with gift bags of books and toys provided by Barnes & Noble – Cranberry, to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, and $1,000 to Reading is FUNdamental Pittsburgh, which brings vital literacy resources to economically disadvantaged children and families in our community.
Club employees participate in an annual campaign to benefit the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, an organization that helps approximately 200,000 local people in need. Employees contributed $13,000 to the 2017 campaign.
Rod & Gun Society From the time of the Duquesne Club’s founding, our members have always displayed a generous spirit. Members today continue to utilize their involvement in Club activities and societies — in addition to making personal donations to the Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation — as opportunities for philanthropy. Members support causes important to Club employees and the wider community through the following initiatives: Art Society Several members of the Art Society are trained docents who lead tours of the Club’s art collection. These tours extend the enjoyment and appreciation of our museum quality artwork beyond members and provide educational opportunities to the general public, supporting the Foundation’s access requirements. Art director Barbara Conner and docents perform outreach to museums, high school and college students, historical organizations, other clubs, lifelong learning groups, guests attending functions at the Club and others to welcome hundreds of visitors each year. Additionally, the Club periodically loans works to outside exhibits. To schedule an art tour, contact Barb at 412-560-3233 or bconner@duquesne.org. Culinary Society The Culinary Society awards funds to support professional development of the Club’s culinary staff — to enhance their knowledge, skills and techniques in order to provide exceptional and relevant cuisine and dining service to members and guests. 84 I Avenue 6
The Rod & Gun Society makes annual donations from spring and fall sporting clays shoots to the Camille Mauclair/Duquesne Club Employees Scholarship Fund, which provides children of Club employees with demonstrated financial need assistance meeting their educational goals at accredited colleges, universities and post-secondary vocational and technical schools.
Employees also participate in the Scouting for Food Drive coordinated through the local Boy Scout council each spring, generously donating canned food, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, juice and other nonperishable items. The food is distributed to families in need throughout the community. During the holiday season, employees support the Salvation Army’s Treasures for Children — a program that ensures everyone feels the special magic surrounding the holiday
season. This year, employees provided 50 children, ranging in age from birth to 13 years old, newly purchased toys. Employees also donate many books to the Literary Society’s drive for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation Members make personal donations to the Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation to support maintenance and restoration of the exterior of the historic clubhouse, acquisition and preservation of significant works of art, books and decorative arts, and the Camille Mauclair/ Duquesne Club Employees Scholarship Fund administered by The Pittsburgh Foundation. Thank you to members who made contributions since the previous issue of Avenue 6:
Make a DONATION
Wine Society The Wine Society recently conducted a Silent Wine Auction of bottles of wine donated by members from their private cellars to raise funds to assist workers, both in wineries and support businesses such as restaurants and hotels, devastated by a rash of wildfires in California wine country. All auction proceeds benefited Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino community funds to assist families and workers in desperate need. DC Golf Classic Members participating in the DC Golf Classic donate proceeds from their Pink Lady Raffle to the Camille Mauclair/Duquesne Club Employees Scholarship Fund. DC Cigar Dinner Members attending the annual DC Cigar Dinner donate $25 per attendee to the Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation. Duquesne Club The Board of Directors makes an annual gift to the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania on behalf of members.
The 2017-18 scholarship recipients were honored during a reception on December 18. Left to right: Angela Tozzi, Carly Malezi, scholarship founder Eileen Mauclair D’Appolonia Muse, Rick Klose Jr., Ruth Freeman, Victoria Folino. Missing from photo: Linsey Dawson
DONATIONS TO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
• Bruce & Barbara Weigand Family Foundation
• Anonymous Fund - No. 14 of The Pittsburgh Foundation
• Frank J. Yocca
• The Burke Foundations – in memory of Steven E. Burke, bringing total memorial gifts to $120,273
Artwork Donations
• Mary Louise Gantz • Donald W. Ickert
• Richard G. Jewell – in honor of secretary emeritus and retired general manager Melvin D. Rex • Michael W. Koenig
• Muse Foundation – on behalf of Albert Muse & Eileen Mauclair D’Appolonia Muse • Stephen M. Olson • Melvin D. Rex
• Robert V. & Eileen Stovash
• Spring & Fall 2017 Sporting Clays Shoots • Dennis Unkovic – 27 framed cartoons by artist Tim Menees, on exhibit on the 4th floor bridge — expanding the collection of 26 prints he previously donated in 2008 and 2011. General Fund • Anonymous Fund - No. 11 of The Pittsburgh Foundation • Nancy Bromall Barry • H. Jacob Hanchar • Franklin H. Kelly
• Bruce M. & Sheryl Wolf
Donations to the Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, are tax deductible and are accepted at: Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation Attention: Nancyann Letterio, Treasurer P.O. Box 387, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0387 Designate if your gift is intended for a specific activity (exterior of the clubhouse, artwork acquisition and preservation, or the Scholarship Fund). Otherwise it will be added to the Board directed general fund. Also note if your contribution is in honor or memory of someone or if you wish to remain anonymous. For more information, telephone Nancyann Letterio at 412-560-3222, or email nletterio@duquesne.org. A copy of the official registration and financial information for the Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Duquesne Club
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Giving BACK
MEMBER PHILANTHROPY BENEFITS MANY
Literary Society
Employees Give Back
The Literary Society sponsors an annual member book drive for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, providing hundreds of new and gently used books to the Adopt-A-Book area that benefits patients and their families. The Literary Society also makes annual donations of $1,000 in Barnes & Noble gift cards, together with gift bags of books and toys provided by Barnes & Noble – Cranberry, to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, and $1,000 to Reading is FUNdamental Pittsburgh, which brings vital literacy resources to economically disadvantaged children and families in our community.
Club employees participate in an annual campaign to benefit the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, an organization that helps approximately 200,000 local people in need. Employees contributed $13,000 to the 2017 campaign.
Rod & Gun Society From the time of the Duquesne Club’s founding, our members have always displayed a generous spirit. Members today continue to utilize their involvement in Club activities and societies — in addition to making personal donations to the Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation — as opportunities for philanthropy. Members support causes important to Club employees and the wider community through the following initiatives: Art Society Several members of the Art Society are trained docents who lead tours of the Club’s art collection. These tours extend the enjoyment and appreciation of our museum quality artwork beyond members and provide educational opportunities to the general public, supporting the Foundation’s access requirements. Art director Barbara Conner and docents perform outreach to museums, high school and college students, historical organizations, other clubs, lifelong learning groups, guests attending functions at the Club and others to welcome hundreds of visitors each year. Additionally, the Club periodically loans works to outside exhibits. To schedule an art tour, contact Barb at 412-560-3233 or bconner@duquesne.org. Culinary Society The Culinary Society awards funds to support professional development of the Club’s culinary staff — to enhance their knowledge, skills and techniques in order to provide exceptional and relevant cuisine and dining service to members and guests. 84 I Avenue 6
The Rod & Gun Society makes annual donations from spring and fall sporting clays shoots to the Camille Mauclair/Duquesne Club Employees Scholarship Fund, which provides children of Club employees with demonstrated financial need assistance meeting their educational goals at accredited colleges, universities and post-secondary vocational and technical schools.
Employees also participate in the Scouting for Food Drive coordinated through the local Boy Scout council each spring, generously donating canned food, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, juice and other nonperishable items. The food is distributed to families in need throughout the community. During the holiday season, employees support the Salvation Army’s Treasures for Children — a program that ensures everyone feels the special magic surrounding the holiday
season. This year, employees provided 50 children, ranging in age from birth to 13 years old, newly purchased toys. Employees also donate many books to the Literary Society’s drive for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation Members make personal donations to the Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation to support maintenance and restoration of the exterior of the historic clubhouse, acquisition and preservation of significant works of art, books and decorative arts, and the Camille Mauclair/ Duquesne Club Employees Scholarship Fund administered by The Pittsburgh Foundation. Thank you to members who made contributions since the previous issue of Avenue 6:
Make a DONATION
Wine Society The Wine Society recently conducted a Silent Wine Auction of bottles of wine donated by members from their private cellars to raise funds to assist workers, both in wineries and support businesses such as restaurants and hotels, devastated by a rash of wildfires in California wine country. All auction proceeds benefited Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino community funds to assist families and workers in desperate need. DC Golf Classic Members participating in the DC Golf Classic donate proceeds from their Pink Lady Raffle to the Camille Mauclair/Duquesne Club Employees Scholarship Fund. DC Cigar Dinner Members attending the annual DC Cigar Dinner donate $25 per attendee to the Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation. Duquesne Club The Board of Directors makes an annual gift to the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania on behalf of members.
The 2017-18 scholarship recipients were honored during a reception on December 18. Left to right: Angela Tozzi, Carly Malezi, scholarship founder Eileen Mauclair D’Appolonia Muse, Rick Klose Jr., Ruth Freeman, Victoria Folino. Missing from photo: Linsey Dawson
DONATIONS TO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
• Bruce & Barbara Weigand Family Foundation
• Anonymous Fund - No. 14 of The Pittsburgh Foundation
• Frank J. Yocca
• The Burke Foundations – in memory of Steven E. Burke, bringing total memorial gifts to $120,273
Artwork Donations
• Mary Louise Gantz • Donald W. Ickert
• Richard G. Jewell – in honor of secretary emeritus and retired general manager Melvin D. Rex • Michael W. Koenig
• Muse Foundation – on behalf of Albert Muse & Eileen Mauclair D’Appolonia Muse • Stephen M. Olson • Melvin D. Rex
• Robert V. & Eileen Stovash
• Spring & Fall 2017 Sporting Clays Shoots • Dennis Unkovic – 27 framed cartoons by artist Tim Menees, on exhibit on the 4th floor bridge — expanding the collection of 26 prints he previously donated in 2008 and 2011. General Fund • Anonymous Fund - No. 11 of The Pittsburgh Foundation • Nancy Bromall Barry • H. Jacob Hanchar • Franklin H. Kelly
• Bruce M. & Sheryl Wolf
Donations to the Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, are tax deductible and are accepted at: Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation Attention: Nancyann Letterio, Treasurer P.O. Box 387, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0387 Designate if your gift is intended for a specific activity (exterior of the clubhouse, artwork acquisition and preservation, or the Scholarship Fund). Otherwise it will be added to the Board directed general fund. Also note if your contribution is in honor or memory of someone or if you wish to remain anonymous. For more information, telephone Nancyann Letterio at 412-560-3222, or email nletterio@duquesne.org. A copy of the official registration and financial information for the Duquesne Club Charitable Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Duquesne Club
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PUT YOUR BEST WINE FORWARD! WINE SOCIETY SILENT AUCTION AND CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION The Duquesne Club Wine Society promotes wine education and enjoyment by hosting wine tastings, dinners, classes, and tours that provide members the opportunity to broaden their horizons regarding wines and the regions in which they are produced. Over the years, as a group and as individuals, the Society has come to know and appreciate many of the vintners, hoteliers and restaurateurs in the California wine country regions. In response to the recent wildfires that devastated wine-producing regions in California, Michael Cheteyan, vice president of the Duquesne Club Wine Society, organized Put Your Best Wine Forward! – a silent wine auction and champagne reception that benefited those hardest hit by the fires. The California wine country has been very kind to the Club for many years by providing tours, tastings and speakers, and this auction provided an opportunity to give back. Wine Society members were asked to donate one of their unique, better wines and vintages from their personal collection. Mr. Cheteyan’s commitment to the project inspired donators, volunteers and bidders alike to participate enthusiastically in the event. 86 I Avenue 6
In addition to wine, attendees also had the opportunity to bid on a magical and elegant dining experience for six in La Cave, Duquesne Club’s wine cellar, featuring a fivecourse menu created by Executive Chef Keith Coughenour, expertly paired with exquisite California wines selected by Kevin Reynolds and Michael Cheteyan. Signed copies of The Pearl of the Côte: The Great Wines of VosneRomanée by Allen D. Meadows and signed SOCO STRONG first-responder hats were also available for purchase.
Michael and Judy Cheteyan, Kevin Reynolds, Colleen Kelly, Dick and Annie Rivers, Judy and Sam Spanos
Put Your Best Wine Forward! raised $24,000, all of which went directly to relief organizations in the Sonoma, Mendocino and Napa Valley communities, assisting families and workers in desperate need.
Dick Rivers, Michael Cheteyan
George and Gwen Steigerwalt
Thank you to the following people for their kind donations and to the auction bidders and event volunteers. Robert Beynon David Borkovic Ted Bovard Felicitas La Bruna Robert Capretto Michael Cheteyan Frank Clements Andrew Devonshire JoEllen Dillon John Donahue Shawn Donatelli Philip Elias John Garcia Jacob Hanchar R. Lee Hite
J. Lawson Johnston David Martin Kenneth McCrory Scott Neill Dick Rivers John Ryan Sean Sebastian Fred Sargent Howard Sniderman Damian Soffer Sam Spanos Jeffrey Stengel Dennis Unkovic Scott Zmuda
Dr. Sridhar Tayur and guest
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PUT YOUR BEST WINE FORWARD! WINE SOCIETY SILENT AUCTION AND CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION The Duquesne Club Wine Society promotes wine education and enjoyment by hosting wine tastings, dinners, classes, and tours that provide members the opportunity to broaden their horizons regarding wines and the regions in which they are produced. Over the years, as a group and as individuals, the Society has come to know and appreciate many of the vintners, hoteliers and restaurateurs in the California wine country regions. In response to the recent wildfires that devastated wine-producing regions in California, Michael Cheteyan, vice president of the Duquesne Club Wine Society, organized Put Your Best Wine Forward! – a silent wine auction and champagne reception that benefited those hardest hit by the fires. The California wine country has been very kind to the Club for many years by providing tours, tastings and speakers, and this auction provided an opportunity to give back. Wine Society members were asked to donate one of their unique, better wines and vintages from their personal collection. Mr. Cheteyan’s commitment to the project inspired donators, volunteers and bidders alike to participate enthusiastically in the event. 86 I Avenue 6
In addition to wine, attendees also had the opportunity to bid on a magical and elegant dining experience for six in La Cave, Duquesne Club’s wine cellar, featuring a fivecourse menu created by Executive Chef Keith Coughenour, expertly paired with exquisite California wines selected by Kevin Reynolds and Michael Cheteyan. Signed copies of The Pearl of the Côte: The Great Wines of VosneRomanée by Allen D. Meadows and signed SOCO STRONG first-responder hats were also available for purchase.
Michael and Judy Cheteyan, Kevin Reynolds, Colleen Kelly, Dick and Annie Rivers, Judy and Sam Spanos
Put Your Best Wine Forward! raised $24,000, all of which went directly to relief organizations in the Sonoma, Mendocino and Napa Valley communities, assisting families and workers in desperate need.
Dick Rivers, Michael Cheteyan
George and Gwen Steigerwalt
Thank you to the following people for their kind donations and to the auction bidders and event volunteers. Robert Beynon David Borkovic Ted Bovard Felicitas La Bruna Robert Capretto Michael Cheteyan Frank Clements Andrew Devonshire JoEllen Dillon John Donahue Shawn Donatelli Philip Elias John Garcia Jacob Hanchar R. Lee Hite
J. Lawson Johnston David Martin Kenneth McCrory Scott Neill Dick Rivers John Ryan Sean Sebastian Fred Sargent Howard Sniderman Damian Soffer Sam Spanos Jeffrey Stengel Dennis Unkovic Scott Zmuda
Dr. Sridhar Tayur and guest
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FOUNDER’S PROFILE
B F J enjamin
ranklin
b. August 8, 1824 - d. May 19, 1903
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orn the ninth child of a surveyor in Claysville, Pennsylvania in 1824, Benjamin Franklin Jones understood the importance of family and hard work at an early age.
appreciative of his generous 25-cent tip, rushed urgent messages to Jones the moment they came across the wire.
In 1846, again in partnership with Kier, Jones established an iron forge and furnaces near Armagh, Pennsylvania – said to be the first in Western Pennsylvania since the 1780s – but the venture was unsuccessful. Jones was undeterred After graduating from public school in 1841, and in 1851 purchased a controlling interest in Jones headed to Pittsburgh where he took a the American Iron Works, the massive iron mill non-salaried clerk’s position with the Mechanic’s that Bernard and John Lauth were building along Line company, owned by Samuel M. Kier (known the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh’s South Side as the grandfather of the American oil industry), (then known as Birmingham, or Brownstown). which moved freight on The American Iron Works the Pennsylvania Canal. began to expand almost immediately under Jones’ Impressed by Jones’ leadership, and by 1861, abilities, Kier partnered the Lauths had bowed out, Long before anyone had with him in 1847 to form and James Laughlin bought heard of Andrew Carnegie, the similar Independent in, creating the Jones and Line, which Jones Laughlin Company. Sons Benjamin Franklin Jones was managed until 1854 when and brothers, cousins the canal system was and nephews of both the the prototypical Pittsburgh rendered obsolete by the Jones and Laughlin families industrialist who set the railroads. Quickly moving would be brought up in the into this new sphere, Works, and in the 1860s, standard for future steel and Jones became a director Jones’ daughter, Mary or president, at various Franklin Jones, married iron magnates to emulate. times, of the Pittsburg and Alexander Laughlin, Jr., a Connellsville Railroad, the nephew of James Laughlin, Cleveland and Pittsburg making J&L truly a family Railroad, the Allegheny firm. Valley Railroad, and the Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston Railroad. The Pennsylvania Railroad, Eventually growing to occupy seven miles earning Jones a respectable initial fortune, along both sides of the Monongahela River, the eventually absorbed most of these lines. importance of the Jones and Laughlin Works to the development of Pittsburgh as an industrial titan In 1850, he married Mary McMasters, from a cannot be overstated. In 1861, J&L constructed the well-established Pittsburgh family, with whom Eliza Furnace, the first iron furnace in Allegheny he had three daughters and one son, Benjamin County to be built expressly for the use of Franklin Jones, Jr., who would be groomed to Connellsville coke (baked coal) from Connellsville, follow in his father’s footsteps. In adulthood, Pennsylvania, the highest quality metallurgical coal Jones Jr. would often tell the story of a teenage in the world. When technology allowed for efficient telegraph messenger named Andrew Carnegie use of poorer materials, Jones was among the first who, eager to be in the elder Jones’ presence and to make use of the abundant ores of the Great Lakes region.
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H I S T O R Y
FOUNDER’S PROFILE
B F J enjamin
ranklin
b. August 8, 1824 - d. May 19, 1903
88 I Avenue 6
ones
orn the ninth child of a surveyor in Claysville, Pennsylvania in 1824, Benjamin Franklin Jones understood the importance of family and hard work at an early age.
appreciative of his generous 25-cent tip, rushed urgent messages to Jones the moment they came across the wire.
In 1846, again in partnership with Kier, Jones established an iron forge and furnaces near Armagh, Pennsylvania – said to be the first in Western Pennsylvania since the 1780s – but the venture was unsuccessful. Jones was undeterred After graduating from public school in 1841, and in 1851 purchased a controlling interest in Jones headed to Pittsburgh where he took a the American Iron Works, the massive iron mill non-salaried clerk’s position with the Mechanic’s that Bernard and John Lauth were building along Line company, owned by Samuel M. Kier (known the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh’s South Side as the grandfather of the American oil industry), (then known as Birmingham, or Brownstown). which moved freight on The American Iron Works the Pennsylvania Canal. began to expand almost immediately under Jones’ Impressed by Jones’ leadership, and by 1861, abilities, Kier partnered the Lauths had bowed out, Long before anyone had with him in 1847 to form and James Laughlin bought heard of Andrew Carnegie, the similar Independent in, creating the Jones and Line, which Jones Laughlin Company. Sons Benjamin Franklin Jones was managed until 1854 when and brothers, cousins the canal system was and nephews of both the the prototypical Pittsburgh rendered obsolete by the Jones and Laughlin families industrialist who set the railroads. Quickly moving would be brought up in the into this new sphere, Works, and in the 1860s, standard for future steel and Jones became a director Jones’ daughter, Mary or president, at various Franklin Jones, married iron magnates to emulate. times, of the Pittsburg and Alexander Laughlin, Jr., a Connellsville Railroad, the nephew of James Laughlin, Cleveland and Pittsburg making J&L truly a family Railroad, the Allegheny firm. Valley Railroad, and the Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston Railroad. The Pennsylvania Railroad, Eventually growing to occupy seven miles earning Jones a respectable initial fortune, along both sides of the Monongahela River, the eventually absorbed most of these lines. importance of the Jones and Laughlin Works to the development of Pittsburgh as an industrial titan In 1850, he married Mary McMasters, from a cannot be overstated. In 1861, J&L constructed the well-established Pittsburgh family, with whom Eliza Furnace, the first iron furnace in Allegheny he had three daughters and one son, Benjamin County to be built expressly for the use of Franklin Jones, Jr., who would be groomed to Connellsville coke (baked coal) from Connellsville, follow in his father’s footsteps. In adulthood, Pennsylvania, the highest quality metallurgical coal Jones Jr. would often tell the story of a teenage in the world. When technology allowed for efficient telegraph messenger named Andrew Carnegie use of poorer materials, Jones was among the first who, eager to be in the elder Jones’ presence and to make use of the abundant ores of the Great Lakes region.
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While J&L was not immune to labor disputes, Jones earned the respect of employees by taking a more personal interest in them than most ironmasters did theirs. While not always in agreement with Jones’ business decisions, it has been said that many employees turned down lucrative positions in other mills rather than work for any other man. In 1863, to shore up uncertain wages following the Civil War, Jones created the “sliding scale,” which allowed employees to be paid based on the selling price of iron, and established a base pay beyond which wages could not be reduced. Although imperfect, the sliding scale remained the industry standard for many decades. By 1875, when Andrew Carnegie’s Edgar Thomson Steel Works in Braddock, Pennsylvania poured its first heat of the Bessemer steel that would lead to Carnegie being the world’s richest man, the J&L Works was already one of Pittsburgh’s largest employers, turning out 50,000 tons of iron per year. Jones himself had experimented with the Bessemer method some years before but was unable to make it profitable. Once proven, however, Jones built two Bessemer converters in 1883 and fully embraced the era of Big Steel.
Although Carnegie’s name quickly grew to dominate the industrial landscape, B.F. Jones remained the undisputed North Star of the established industrialists of Pittsburgh. While Carnegie hunted and fished in Scotland, Jones was known to average twelve to fourteen hours a day at the office, six days a week, rain or shine. And when Carnegie sold his steel company to J. P. Morgan, Elbert Gary and Charles Schwab, who then formed United States Steel Corporation in 1901 (the world’s first billion-dollar company and the largest steel producer in the world at the time) – the Jones and Laughlin Company solidly remained a family firm. While there is no record of exactly who proposed the founding of the Duquesne Club in 1873, as the city’s leading industrialist, B.F. Jones was likely a key player. At the age of 44, he was the second eldest of the founding members, following 66-year-old Christopher Zug, a fellow iron pioneer. In the Club’s earliest days on Penn Avenue, Jones was chairman of the membership committee and a member of the “Number 6” group – a dozen industrialists who met daily for lunch in the Club’s “Number 6” dining room. At the turn of the 20th century, in response to changing business models, the Jones and Laughlin Company was reorganized and modernized, with the elevation of B.F. Jones, Jr. to company president. Far from retiring, the elder Jones remained in his office most days of the week. As other Pittsburgh industrialists built sprawling mansions in Pittsburgh’s East End or decamped altogether for New York City, Jones remained in the stately but comparatively modest house on Irwin Avenue in Allegheny City (now a parking lot) in which he had raised his family. As Pittsburgh, and eventually, the nation became dotted with schools, libraries and church organs emblazoned with the name of Andrew Carnegie, Jones gave quietly – sending large sums for the relief of the Johnstown Flood, for example – but preferring that “even his friends should not know of his gifts.”
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The B.F. Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania was not constructed until 1927, at the request of Jones’ daughter, Elisabeth McMasters (Jones) Horne. His portrait in the Duquesne Club collection, too, was not commissioned until after his death. On May 19, 1903, after suffering what was likely a stroke, B.F. Jones died at his Irwin Avenue home. B.F. Jones, Jr., remained at his father’s side during the final days, receiving detailed instructions on how the company business should be conducted in the future. Following his death, as Jones lay in state in his parlor, the Works were shut down for two days to allow employees to pay their respects personally. According to Jones’ own wishes, his pallbearers were all ironworkers, each with more than 25 years of service with the company. B. F. Jones was buried at Allegheny Cemetery in a family vault, where his funeral – like Jones himself – was dignified, on time, to the point, with no ostentation. At the time Jones assumed leadership, the American Iron Works was the only one of its kind in the area and had an impressive output of forty tons of finished iron per day. At the time of his death, the mill produced 3,000 tons of finished iron per day and was only one of the many steel and iron operations that made Pittsburgh known the world over as the Steel City.
Carnegie himself, calling Jones “the Nestor of manufacturing,” cabled his sympathies from Scotland. “He was my friend for 50 years,” Carnegie said, “for he was kind to me in my boyhood. We were competitors often in after life, but friends always.” Presumably following the instructions left to him, B.F. Jones, Jr., remained the company’s president until his death on New Year’s Day, 1928. He established the larger J&L Steelworks in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, and steered J&L to become the second-largest independent steel producer in the world, third only to U.S. Steel and Bethlehem Steel. Other members of the Jones and Laughlin families would retain executive positions well into the 1930s, and the Jones and Laughlin name loomed large in Pittsburgh until the 1980s. Descendants of the Jones and Laughlin families are members of the Duquesne Club, to this day.
Katie Jones, great great granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin Jones, standing in front of his portrait in the Duquesne Club Founders Room.
In The Duquesne Club Library For a more in-depth history of the development of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation, see “Portraits In Steel: An Illustrated History of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation” by David H. Wollman and Donald R. Inman (1999). For a more personal view of B. F. Jones, see “Valley of Decision” by Marcia Davenport (1942). Although a work of fiction, Davenport masterfully recreates the culture of Pittsburgh’s early ironmasters. The character of William Scott, patriarch of the Scott steel empire, is believed to be based on B.F. Jones. Duquesne Club
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While J&L was not immune to labor disputes, Jones earned the respect of employees by taking a more personal interest in them than most ironmasters did theirs. While not always in agreement with Jones’ business decisions, it has been said that many employees turned down lucrative positions in other mills rather than work for any other man. In 1863, to shore up uncertain wages following the Civil War, Jones created the “sliding scale,” which allowed employees to be paid based on the selling price of iron, and established a base pay beyond which wages could not be reduced. Although imperfect, the sliding scale remained the industry standard for many decades. By 1875, when Andrew Carnegie’s Edgar Thomson Steel Works in Braddock, Pennsylvania poured its first heat of the Bessemer steel that would lead to Carnegie being the world’s richest man, the J&L Works was already one of Pittsburgh’s largest employers, turning out 50,000 tons of iron per year. Jones himself had experimented with the Bessemer method some years before but was unable to make it profitable. Once proven, however, Jones built two Bessemer converters in 1883 and fully embraced the era of Big Steel.
Although Carnegie’s name quickly grew to dominate the industrial landscape, B.F. Jones remained the undisputed North Star of the established industrialists of Pittsburgh. While Carnegie hunted and fished in Scotland, Jones was known to average twelve to fourteen hours a day at the office, six days a week, rain or shine. And when Carnegie sold his steel company to J. P. Morgan, Elbert Gary and Charles Schwab, who then formed United States Steel Corporation in 1901 (the world’s first billion-dollar company and the largest steel producer in the world at the time) – the Jones and Laughlin Company solidly remained a family firm. While there is no record of exactly who proposed the founding of the Duquesne Club in 1873, as the city’s leading industrialist, B.F. Jones was likely a key player. At the age of 44, he was the second eldest of the founding members, following 66-year-old Christopher Zug, a fellow iron pioneer. In the Club’s earliest days on Penn Avenue, Jones was chairman of the membership committee and a member of the “Number 6” group – a dozen industrialists who met daily for lunch in the Club’s “Number 6” dining room. At the turn of the 20th century, in response to changing business models, the Jones and Laughlin Company was reorganized and modernized, with the elevation of B.F. Jones, Jr. to company president. Far from retiring, the elder Jones remained in his office most days of the week. As other Pittsburgh industrialists built sprawling mansions in Pittsburgh’s East End or decamped altogether for New York City, Jones remained in the stately but comparatively modest house on Irwin Avenue in Allegheny City (now a parking lot) in which he had raised his family. As Pittsburgh, and eventually, the nation became dotted with schools, libraries and church organs emblazoned with the name of Andrew Carnegie, Jones gave quietly – sending large sums for the relief of the Johnstown Flood, for example – but preferring that “even his friends should not know of his gifts.”
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The B.F. Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania was not constructed until 1927, at the request of Jones’ daughter, Elisabeth McMasters (Jones) Horne. His portrait in the Duquesne Club collection, too, was not commissioned until after his death. On May 19, 1903, after suffering what was likely a stroke, B.F. Jones died at his Irwin Avenue home. B.F. Jones, Jr., remained at his father’s side during the final days, receiving detailed instructions on how the company business should be conducted in the future. Following his death, as Jones lay in state in his parlor, the Works were shut down for two days to allow employees to pay their respects personally. According to Jones’ own wishes, his pallbearers were all ironworkers, each with more than 25 years of service with the company. B. F. Jones was buried at Allegheny Cemetery in a family vault, where his funeral – like Jones himself – was dignified, on time, to the point, with no ostentation. At the time Jones assumed leadership, the American Iron Works was the only one of its kind in the area and had an impressive output of forty tons of finished iron per day. At the time of his death, the mill produced 3,000 tons of finished iron per day and was only one of the many steel and iron operations that made Pittsburgh known the world over as the Steel City.
Carnegie himself, calling Jones “the Nestor of manufacturing,” cabled his sympathies from Scotland. “He was my friend for 50 years,” Carnegie said, “for he was kind to me in my boyhood. We were competitors often in after life, but friends always.” Presumably following the instructions left to him, B.F. Jones, Jr., remained the company’s president until his death on New Year’s Day, 1928. He established the larger J&L Steelworks in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, and steered J&L to become the second-largest independent steel producer in the world, third only to U.S. Steel and Bethlehem Steel. Other members of the Jones and Laughlin families would retain executive positions well into the 1930s, and the Jones and Laughlin name loomed large in Pittsburgh until the 1980s. Descendants of the Jones and Laughlin families are members of the Duquesne Club, to this day.
Katie Jones, great great granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin Jones, standing in front of his portrait in the Duquesne Club Founders Room.
In The Duquesne Club Library For a more in-depth history of the development of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation, see “Portraits In Steel: An Illustrated History of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation” by David H. Wollman and Donald R. Inman (1999). For a more personal view of B. F. Jones, see “Valley of Decision” by Marcia Davenport (1942). Although a work of fiction, Davenport masterfully recreates the culture of Pittsburgh’s early ironmasters. The character of William Scott, patriarch of the Scott steel empire, is believed to be based on B.F. Jones. Duquesne Club
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Whether it’s an intimate dinner celebration with friends or a lavish affair for hundreds in the park, the Duquesne Club’s talented team of culinary and event professionals will make your event truly remarkable. Contact Tom Wahl or Dana Kotwica at 412-471-6585.
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Duquesne Club members are invited to advertise in Avenue 6.
Club members are also welcome to submit editorial content – photos, articles, ideas – for inclusion in the pages of Avenue 6.
The Club’s exclusive magazine can put your brand in the hands of Pittsburgh’s most interesting thinkers and innovative leaders. Avenue 6 is distributed seasonally to Duquesne Club members and is on display throughout the Club, providing advertisers the prestige of being seen among the very best in this beautiful, high-end publication.
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