The UpdateA MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF THE ATHENAEUM ■ THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

JULY 2018The Athenaeum

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner anD cLuB events

athenaeum.caltech.edu(626) 395-8282

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(626) 395-8200

551 South Hill AvenuePasadena, CA 91106

The Athenaeum will be closed for

breakfast, lunch, and dinner on

Wednesday, July 4, in observance of

Independence Day. Continental

breakfast will be offered to our hotel guests only, as all dining outlets will be closed for the

holiday.

independence day

Wine & Spirits Tasting – American WhiskeyThis special event will feature a wide variety of American whiskeys made from different grains with varying ages and exciting taste profiles. (Please see list of whiskeys on our website.)WEDNESDAY, JULY 116:30 p.m.$35.00 per person

Bastille Day Prix Fixe DinnerCelebrate Bastille Day with a very special prix fixe dinner featuring three courses of French favorites. Wine pairings are always available to complement each meal. Our á la carte dinner menu will be unavailable this evening. (Please see menu on page 5.)FRIDAY, JULY 135:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., seating every half hour$50.00 - $60.00 per person, depending on entrée selection

Italian Wine DinnerStart the evening with a reception of hors d’oeuvres and then indulge in a feast prepared by Chef Kevin Isacsson and his team as you sip on Italian wines. Saluti! (Please see menu on website.)FRIDAY, JULY 206:30 p.m. Reception7:00 p.m. Dinner$115.00 per person

CHEF’S COOKING CLASS –California Wine Country CuisineChef Kevin welcomes you back into The Athenaeum kitchen for an afternoon of education that will hone your culinary skills. (Please see menu on website.)SATURDAY, JULY 2110:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Registration at 10:00 a.m.Class starts promptly at 10:15 a.m.$99.00 per person

Family Nights5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., seating every half hour

$29.00 for Adults / $15.00 for children ages 4 – 11 Complimentary for children under 3 years old

MONDAY, JULY 16 – Western

Put your best cowboy tuxedo on and get ready to line dance the night away! With

a line dance instructor, exciting games for the kids, a petting zoo, a bountiful classic Texas BBQ and more, this night

will surely lasso in lots of fun and lasting memories.

(Please see menu on page 5.)

MONDAY, AUGUST 6 – Luau

Transport yourself to the Hawaiian Islands at this Athenaeum favorite.

Featuring a hula troupe to entertain, as well as teach your kids how to hula, this fun tropical party features a large

Hawaiian BBQ buffet and other island treats that will have you saying, “Aloha!”

(Please see menu on our website.)

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Employee of the MonthMay 2018

Miguel PerezLunch under the trees

Did you know that the Pavilion, the new kitchen, is open at lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.? There are lots of lunch items on the “Grab n’ Go” counter. There’s the classic Cobb salad, a Chinese chicken salad, the Pavilion salad which is made of local lettuces, goat cheese, grapes, dried cranberries, sugared walnuts with a raspberry vinaigrette, and a healthy kale quinoa salad with pomegranate, roasted butternut squash, golden raisin, Granny Smith apple, heirloom tomatoes, tangerines, and Marcona almonds served with a citrus fennel vinaigrette. There are also sandwiches – chicken Waldorf, grilled chicken wrap and a multi grain salad wrap. Lots of sides too – fruit cup, sushi roll, potato and pasta salad, and devilled eggs.

If you have a few minutes to enjoy your lunch under the shade of the trees, order from the regular menu. My favorites are the rotisserie porchetta grinder sandwich served with rapini, roasted peppers, provolone and basil aioli; Thai steak salad with cashews, ginger pineapple salsa, tofu, butter lettuce with sesame ginger vinaigrette; and, the ceviche tostada with marinated tilapia and shrimp, cucumber, tomato, onion, avocado and shredded lettuce.

I look forward to seeing you all at The Athenaeum. Please drop by my office when you are next at the club. Or, hope to see you at the Rath al Fresco.

Marisu Jimenez General Manager

(Marisu’s Message Corner)

Miguel has been with The Athenaeum for 20 years and is one of our Food and Beverage Captains. He ensures that everything runs smoothly in our dining rooms and often goes above and beyond the call of duty for his team as well as our members, who all know Miguel by name.

Miguel was born and raised in Michoacán, Mexico, and moved to California when he was 20. He celebrates 26 years of marriage to his wife, Karla, and is a dedicated father to Michelle, 21, who is graduating from USC’s Marshall School of Business next year, and his two sons, Miguel Jr., 22, and Mark, 11. An avid sports fan, Miguel wakes up at 4 a.m. to watch the World Cup and loves attending USC football games and rooting for the Dodgers.

Congratulations, Miguel, for a job well done!

National Hot Dog Day at Rath al FrescoJoin us at the Rath al Fresco to celebrate one of America’s most popular foods! All hot dogs served with a delicious side of garlic fries. The Rath al Fresco menu will be available as well.(Please see menu on our website.)WEDNESDAY, JULY 185:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.$8.00 per hot dog

Summertime in the Rath al Fresco is one of the most anticipated times on The Athenaeum’s calendar, especially for young families. We are truly delighted that the Rath al Fresco is able to provide green space for children of all ages to run around and have fun. While we enjoy the laughter and energy of children playing, we ask that parents remember that it is always your responsibility to monitor your children and keep an eye on them at all times. Please keep your children happy and safe by watching them closely and preventing them from engaging in dangerous activities like climbing trees and wandering out of sight. The Athenaeum thanks you for your cooperation.

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UPCOMING BANKING INSTITUTION CHANGEEffective August 1, 2018, The Athenaeum will be moving its banking activities from Bank of America to J.P. Morgan Chase. This move will change the address where members mail their payments.

How will this change impact you?

If you pay your Athenaeum bill online: There will be no change to your payment process.

If you bank online: Starting with the July 2018 statement, which you will receive in August, you will need to update The Athenaeum’s payment address on your bank’s payment portal. The new address will be found on The Athenaeum’s website on August 1, 2018, under the “My Statement” tab.

If you pay your bill by mail: Starting with the July 2018 billing, which you will receive in August, you will receive a blue envelope pre-printed with the new payment address along with your member statement.

At that time, use of any other colored envelope will no longer be valid and may result in delays in processing payments.

Additional note: Please do not mail or hand-deliver payment envelopes directly to The Athenaeum. All billing payments should occur online or via US mail, using the blue envelope.

If you have any questions: Please contact Meeta Bindra, Finance Director, at either (626) 395-8267 or meeta.bindra@caltech.edu.

Rath al Fresco Open Monday thru Friday, except Wednesday 7/4

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• July 2018 •

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Italian Wine Dinner

Bastille Day Prix Fixe Menu

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prime RibBuffet

Prime RibBuffet

Wine & Spirits Tasting –American

Whiskey

Chef ’s Cooking Class –California WineCountry Cuisine

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

National Hot Dog Day at

Rath al Fresco

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

À la carte dinnerservice closed

À la carte dinnerservice closed

À la carte dinnerservice closed

À la carte dinnerservice closed

À la carte dinnerservice closed

Family Night Barbecue –

Western

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prix Fixe Menu available in MDR

Prime RibBuffet

Prime RibBuffet

Athenaeum Closed

Institute Holiday

Independence Day

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New MembersMr. William Bloom

Mr. Michael Calderon

Dr. Peter Clark

Mr. David Colello

Mr. Stephen Deschenes

Prof. Jay Frogel

Mr. Julian Greene

Dr. John Hong

Dr. Eugenia Khorosheva

Mrs. Adilia Koch

Mr. Tianhao Le

Mr. Nicholas Lupica

Dr. John Magyar

Ms. Megan Mountford

Ms. Rachel Ng

Dr. Morgan Page

Dr. Christopher Parkinson

Prof. Pietro Perona

Mrs. Natalie Russell

Rev. Joshua Schwartz

Mr. John Sepikas

Mr. Robert Sharrow

Mr. Peida Tian

Prof. Mark Valeri

Ms. Mary Vaziri

Mr. Emilio Vazquez

Mr. Kevin Xu

2018 Athenaeum Service Award Recipients

Jorge Sosa

40 Years

Jesus de la Torre

Miguel Perez

Gustavo Gonzalez

20 Years

10 Years

Matthew Keith

15 Years

Thank you for Supporting The Athenaeum

Thank you to the most recent donors to The Athenaeum, as of June 15, 2018:

The AThenAeum ArchiTecTurAl Fund (AAPF)Mr. James Richard Hartt,

in honor of Harlan Cristy Lehman

The AAPF is an endowment fund dedicated to the ongoing maintenance and restoration of club facilities. If you would like to donate, please mail your check to Marisu Jimenez, General Manager, at The Athenaeum, 551 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106. Checks

should be written to “The Athenaeum,” with the memo line indicating “AAPF.”

If you would like to discuss a naming opportunity or a special gift, please contact Marisu at (626) 395-8260 or

Marisu.Jimenez@caltech.edu.

Leonardo Rodriguez

Rosalina Alcantar

Michelle Gecoso

Lusine Hakobyan

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MONDAY, JULY 2 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24Á la carte dining on Monday evenings will be closed for the summer. The Main Dining Room reopens for evening à la carte dinner service on Monday, October 1. Alternative dinner service will be available at our

Rath al Fresco, Hayman Lounge, or Family Nights (held monthly in June, July and August).

BASTILLE DAY PRIX FIXE MENU

Friday, July 13, 2018 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., seating every half hour

$50.00 - $60.00 per person, depending on entrée selection

AMUSE-BOUCHEpear Boursin gougères, pancetta wrapped fig

APPETIZERSalade à la Lyonnaise

frisée lardon, haricots verts, crispy baguette, poached duck egg

Soupe à l'Oignon French onion soup baked with a crust of crostini

and Gruyère cheese

Salmon Tartare salmon tartare, hard boiled eggs, red onion,

capers & crème fraîche, served with toasted croutons

ENTRÉESteak Frites

prime New York steak with garlic fries, haricots verts, Béarnaise and Bordelaise sauces

Duck Confit lentilles du Puy, crispy shallots, market vegetables

Bouillabaisse sea bass, shrimp, clams, mussels and lobster

cooked in a saffron fish broth and served with spicy rouille and grilled bread

Vegetarian Cassoulet white bean stew baked with aromatic vegetables, roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs and parmesan crust

DESSERTCaramel Napoleon fresh peach ice cream

Crêpes de Paris apricot preserves, bananas, strawberries,

Chantilly cream

Family Night BarbecueWestern

Monday, July 16, 2018 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., seating every half hour

6:00 p.m. Children’s activities begin$29.00 per adult, $15.00 per child (ages 4 – 11)Complimentary for toddlers (3 years and under)

Texas Barbecue Chicken

Rubbed Pork Ribs with Texas Mop Sauce

Smoked Beef Brisket

Charro Beans

Cornmeal Fried Okra

Potato Salad

Cole Slaw

Fresh Fruit Display

Tossed Salad Greens with Heirloom Tomatoes

Piccalilli

Macaroni Salad

Cheddar Biscuits

Maple Pecan Pie

Bourbon Bread Pudding

Opera Cake

Strawberry Cream Cake

Ice Cream and Sorbet

KIDS MENU

Chicken Fried Steak

Mini Hamburgers

Macaroni and Cheese

Curly Fries

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Dining Room ScheduleBreakfast

Monday to Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

LunchMonday to Friday – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

DinnerClosed Mondays

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Prime Rib Buffet

Every Wednesday Evening5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

(Non-beef options are always available)

Hayman LoungeBar Service:

Monday – Friday: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Food Service:

Monday – Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Rath al FrescoBar Service:

Monday – Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, bar service until 10:00 p.m.

Food Service:Monday-Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Pavilion:Lunch Grab & Go

Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Chair, Board of GovernorsGARY LORDEN, Ph.D.Phone: (626) 395-4349Email: glorden@caltech.edu

Chair, House CommitteePETER DERVAN, Ph.D.Phone: (626) 395-6002Email: dervan@caltech.edu

General ManagerMARISU JIMENEZ, CCMPhone: (626) 395-8260Email: marisu.jimenez@caltech.edu

Executive ChefKEVIN ISACSSON, CECPhone: (626) 395-8293Email: kevin.isacsson@caltech.edu

Finance DirectorMEETA BINDRA, CPAPhone: (626)395-8267Email: meeta.bindra@caltech.edu

Director, Food & BeverageJERRY RODRIGUEZPhone: (626) 395-8261Email: jerry.rodriguez@caltech.edu

Manager, BanquetsDEXTER JEREMIAHPhone: (626) 395-8205Email: dexter.jeremiah@caltech.edu

Director, Private and Club EventsDEBBIE IGNAPhone: (626) 395-8264Email: digna@caltech.edu

Manager, Private & Club EventsKATHY WINTERROWDPhone: (626) 395-8206Email: kathy.winterrowd@caltech.edu

Manager, Private & Club EventsBONNIE WEILERPhone: (626) 395-8263Email: bweiler@caltech.edu

Director, Hotel Operations & MembershipMARGARET McVEY THOMAS, CCM Phone: (626) 395-8271Email: margaret.thomas@caltech.edu

Membership & Guest Relations CoordinatorSUSAN WANGPhone: (626) 395-8266Email: susanw@caltech.edu

Front Desk & Guest Room ReservationsPhone: (626) 395-8200Fax: (626) 795-0869

Lunch and Dinner Reservations, Special Events ReservationsPhone: (626) 395-8282

The Pavilion Lunch Grab & Go, DeliveriesPhone: (626) 395-8253

Athenaeum Administration and Staff

The Athenaeum

SUMMER CLOSURE NOTICES: À la carte dining on MONDAY evenings will be closed from July 2 – September 24 and will re-open on Monday, October 1.

À la carte dining on Tuesday evenings, in addition to Monday evenings, will be closed from August 7 – September 4 and will re-open on Tuesday, September 11.

Family Night BBQ Luau – MONDAY, AUGUST 6