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the Union League of Philadelphia
AFFINITY CLUBSand CLUB TABLES
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UNION LEAGUE AFFINITY CLUBSAffinity Clubs are associations within the League where members can share their
common interests. Since the League’s founding in 1862, members have always partic-ipated in activities such as bowling, billiards, chess, cards, etc. As the years passed, membership grew and interests diversified. The range and scope of member activities changed dramatically with the addition of aviation, dance, golf etc. The expansion of these activities prompted the creation of the Affinity Club Committee in 1994.
There are currently 22 Affinity Clubs, and new clubs may be added to meet the interests of our members. All clubs are organized and run by League members. Hundreds of members enjoy the array of clubs available. Most clubs require no previous experience or expertise, just an interest in the subject. All members and their spouses are welcome to join.
To join any of the Affinity Clubs please visit www.unionleague.org/members/affinity-clubs.php for the Affinity Club application or contact the club coordinator.
AVIATION CLUB Up, Up, and Away! Members who are interested in all aspects of aviation participate
in activities including hanger flying sessions, luncheon speakers, film presentations and field trips. If you’ve always wanted to soar the friendly skies, this club is for you. Annual Club Dues: $50.00
For more information, please contact Michael Dunleavy, Aviation Chair, at [email protected] Club Coordinator: Breanna Pleis [email protected]
BADEN-POWELL SOCIETY The missions is to create awareness within the Union League of the great work of the
Boy Scouts of America in the greater Philadelphia area and to use that awareness to build support for the Boy Scouts within the Union League. This is open to all members. You do not need to have been a Boy Scout to become a member. Join us for social interaction with interesting and fun people with a focus on supporting the mission of the Boy Scouts of America.Annual Club Dues: $75.00
For more information, please contact Barry Fisher, Baden-Powell Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
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BIBLE STUDY CLUB Members meet monthly for lunch and a lecture on a pre-selected religious topic.
The meetings are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere where questions are welcomed during the lecture. The lectures are given by leading professors, theologians and pastors associated with the Westminster Theological Seminary. Annual Club Dues: None
For more information, please contact Roger Herrell, Bible Study Chair, at [email protected] Club Coordinator: Breanna Pleis [email protected]
BROAD STREET ANGELS The Broad Street Angels actively invests in qualified, early-stage enterprises in
the Philadelphia region as a means of growing the region’s economy, retaining and attracting talent and fostering innovations that strengthen our civic infrastructure. The primary interest of the club is to provide an organized method to enable members to review qualified, early stage investment opportunities while increasing their knowledge about angel investing and mentoring early stage companies.Annual Club Dues: $350.00
For more information, please contact RoseAnn Rosenthal, Broad Street Angels Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Breanna Pleis [email protected]
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FORUMThe purpose of the Business Leadership Forum is to harness the collective corporate
talent of the Union League’s membership. It is designed to provide you with access to various experts and decision makers; create referrals and prospective client/customers and provide local information which could be advantageous to your business. At weekly meetings, BLF members give presentations and, very often, acquire leads. Annual Club Dues: $250.00
For more information, please contact Pat McGrory, Business Leadership Forum Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Breanna Pleis [email protected]
CULINARY UNIONThe Culinary Union is composed of members who enjoy good food, good drink and
good company. We are constantly looking for new, exciting restaurants whose chefs want exposure to a discriminating audience. The only qualification for membership in the Culinary Unions is believing that the sharing of culinary delights with friends makes life better.Annual Club Dues: $95.00
For more information, please contact Scott Silverman, Culinary Union Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
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CYCLING CLUB Dust off your bike… If you enjoy bicycling, travel and the great outdoors, this club is
for you! Whatever your riding level, we have a ride for you. Come join us and really get to know your fellow Union League members. Events include morning rides, day trips, weekend getaways and week-long adventures. Annual Club Dues: None
For more information, please contact Andy Webster, Cycling Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
DANCE CLUB Dancing is one of the great joys in life. The Union League Dance Club is dedicated
to Ballroom Dancing and is open to all League members, regardless of their dance experience. Dance Club members enjoy multiple unique events throughout the year, including dinner dances with live music, occasional dance outings and elegant formal affairs. The events feature the Ballroom Classics such as Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Salsa and Rumba, among others. All events are held in a friendly and stress-free environment, surrounded by fellow Union League members. Everyone is welcome to be part of the Dance Club and enjoy new friendships while learning or practicing timeless dancing. Annual Club Dues: $100.00
For more information, please contact Irene Minniti, Dance Club Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
FRIENDS OF “THE PREP”The club is open to anyone with connections to St. Joe’s Prep including alumni,
parents/grandparents of students and teachers/administrators. The mission of the club is to generate camaraderie centered on common interest in The Prep and to instill the values of the League in the current student body through a mentorship program. Annual Club Dues: $75.00
For more information, please contact Daniel S. Heenan, Friends of “The Prep” Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
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LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL CLUBThe Mission of the La Salle College High School Affinity Club is to promote
fellowship and camaraderie between members of the Union League who are alumni, parents and friends of La Salle. The club supports the mission of and ministry of La Salle, and of the philosophy of its namesake St. John Baptiste De La Salle and the Brothers of the Christian Schools, through events and programs which strengthen the common goals and values of La Salle and of The Union League of Philadelphia. Annual Club Dues: $75.00
For more information, please contact Ronald B. Matthew, Jr., La Salle College High School Club Chair, at [email protected] Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
GOLF SOCIETYThe golf affinity club was founded in 1996 by League members, Dr. Al Pizzica and
Harry Rosenberg. The original purpose was to offer League members the opportunity to play the great golf courses in our region at member sponsored outings. In 2018, the golf club is being rebranded as Union League Golf Society. The Golf Society will offer a year-long competition at 16 venues in 2018. Competitions with the League’s reciprocal clubs have expanded to two events this year with more to come in the future. Trips to play great private clubs within driving distance will be available for groups of 8 to 12 as well as organized trips to destination clubs and resorts in the United States and abroad. Lastly, we will be offering a “Lunch and Learn” program at both the League House and The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale where members will have lunch with one of our golf professionals and learn about how to use clubs correctly. After lunch, members will go to the practice area where the professional staff will demonstrate skills to help improve your game. Our goal is to make the Golf Society a great experience for those who already belong to a private club as well as those who are just interested in golf fellowship with other League members. Annual Club Dues: $200.00
For more information, please contact Dennis Powell, Golf Society Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Sean Palmer [email protected]
GRAND CRU SOCIETYThe Grand Cru Society provides members of the Union League who have a passion
for fine wine with the opportunity to come together and enjoy all aspects of this dynamic and ever-changing beverage that has influenced mankind for over 8,000 years. The society aims to provide and improve the appreciation, knowledge, history, cultural traditions and myriad of uses of wine through seminars, tastings and lectures.Annual Club Dues: $100.00
For more information, please contact Leo Levinson, Grand Cru Society Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
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HERITAGE CIGAR CLUBThe mission of the Heritage Cigar Club is to preserve the great traditions of the past
and provide its members and their guests a friendly environment to experience their passion and appreciation of cigars.Annual Club Dues: $200.00
For more information, please contact Gary Silvi, Heritage Cigar Club Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
INVESTMENT CLUB 1, 2 AND 3 The Investment Clubs’ missions are to create an atmosphere whereby all investors
from the novice to the expert can come together in a friendly atmosphere to learn and improve their own dynamics of investing. We will educate and amuse each other in our joint pursuit to make all aspects of investing, a fun filled profitable experience. Investment Club #1, please contact Romulo Diaz at [email protected] Club #2, please contact Phil Karter [email protected] Investment Club #3, please contact Joseph Ellis at [email protected] Staff Club Coordinator: Breanna Pleis at [email protected]
LA TRAVIATA OPERA CLUBDo you like music, poetry, dance and acting? Do you like singing in the shower?
Do you like high emotions? Do you avoid going to an opera and fall asleep when the big fat lady sings her endless aria? We’ve got the CURE. Come and join us in learning this powerful art form in a fun and approachable way. Inspire, educate, inform and entertain the novice to the expert. Philadelphia has a vast and talented classical music community! Please join us for lectures, performances and themed cocktail parties, opera dinners and trips. We encourage our members to take an active role in sharing their ideas and expertise. Annual Club Dues: $100.00
For more information, please contact Priscilla Coblentz-Cohen, Opera Club Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
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REAL ESTATE CLUBThe Real Estate Club is a powerful group of over 200 members, within the Union
League. It is dedicated to sharing insight, trends and information regarding real estate, while providing exclusive networking, meaningful relationships, unique resources and business growth. It is comprised of our marketplace leaders in the fields of banking, architecture, design, brokerage, construction and development, counsel, insurance, investments and more.Annual Club Dues: $100.00
For more information, please contact William Pennewell, Real Estate Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
ROYAL GLENCAIRN SOCIETYExploring history through a single malt lens.
Annual Club Dues: $150.00 For more information, please contact Robert Raymond, Royal Glencairn Society Chair, at
[email protected] Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
ROD & GUN Whether you prefer fishing or shooting clays or both, the Rod & Gun Club is for you.
During the spring and summer months we will take fishing trips to the Poconos. During the winter months informative meetings with guest speakers will be held to sharpen member’s skills such as casting clinics and fly-tying instruction. You can also improve your timing and reflexes by shooting clays with a shotgun or by joining your fellow League members at the pistol range. All ability levels welcome. Annual Club Dues: $100.00
For more information, please contact Robert J. Delany, Rod & Gun Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
SKI CLUB Hit the slopes! The ski club is for everyone - beginners, intermediates and
“extremists” are welcomed. We meet in the fall and ski in the winter and spring - everywhere! Family members are welcome.
For more information, please contact Stewart Vockel, Ski Club Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
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TENNIS CLUB Love, set, match! Love the game, set your mind to matching wit and skill. Guests are
welcome and all skill levels are represented. Monthly outings include lunch, tennis, cocktails and dinner. Yearly match against the NY Union League in the fall. Annual Club Dues: $50.00
For more information, please contact Jason P. Lisi, Tennis Club Chair, at [email protected] Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
XXICLUBOur primary mission is to promote GOOD SPIRITS among League members. We
endeavor to accomplish this lofty goal by gathering monthly at the League, as well as offsite, to raise our glasses and spirits in celebration of friendship, country and good living with those kindred souls we call friends. Our events will be varied and informative as well as salubrious.Annual Club Dues: $75.00
For more information, please contact Timothy Snowden, XXICLUB Chair, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Jessica Infante [email protected]
YACHT CLUB Let’s set sail! This is an opportunity for members and families to practice the skills
of yachtsmanship. We provide entertaining and informative programs, monthly luncheons, spring and fall regattas, summer and fall cruises and various other sailing-based events throughout the year. Annual Club Dues: $100.00
For more information, please contact Douglas Berman, Commodore, at [email protected]. Staff Club Coordinator: Breanna Pleis [email protected]
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CLUB TABLESIn 1884, Club Tables were conceived as a means of fostering and reinforcing
camaraderie and friendship. Fellow members who shared interests professionally, politically and socially found increased value in their club as a result of sharing their ideas and time together. Originally table members congregated around the lunch hour; however today they are much more than just luncheon clubs. They are looked upon as clubs within the League and have evolved over time to be a strong social center of League life.
The number of Club Tables has varied from one decade to the next. This is due to new clubs emerging while others have chosen to join together. There are currently 16 Club Tables with membership from 17 to over 200 members. Today over 2,000 League members are also Club Table members. The Club Table system is unique to Philadelphia as we are the only private city club offering this complement to membership.
While traditionally Club Tables followed a casual format, they now elect officers, establish by-laws, host guest speakers and have seasonal outings and parties. Each club has the option of hosting lunch at its own luncheon table located in Founders once or twice a week. The tables offer a convenient setting for members and their guests to socialize and dine. Club Table membership is an opportunity for sharing common interests, building relationships and making a large institution more personable.
BENSON TABLEFounded: 1936 Location: Benson RoomTable Ornament: Portraits of the Benson BrothersCommon Interests: Expanding knowledge, golf, camaraderie and fellowshipActivities: meet for lunch, monthly speaker programs, golf outings, annual holiday parties and summer outingsDues: $165.00
CONLEY-JORDAN TABLEFounded: 1991Table Ornament: Pirate and skullCommon Interests: Men and women who enjoy witty conversation and edgy humor. Many members are still UL Juniors or are former Juniors Activities: weekly lunch, annual Christmas party, annual brewery tour, Junior Happy HoursDues: $75.00
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CRICKET-GROUNDHOG TABLE Founded: 1912 (Groundhog Table), 1938 (Cricket Table) – merged in 1981Table Ornament: The Cricket, and Willie the GroundhogCommon Interests: Gentlemen brought together by fellowship and friendship with a strong commitment to traditionActivities: birthday luncheon on the second Wednesday of every month, annual Wild Game luncheon on February 2, summer pig roast/pool party, annual holiday dinnerDues: $300.00
ENTREPRENEURS ROUND TABLE Founded: 2005Common Interests: Entrepreneurship, owning and running a businessActivities: share ideas, business and management knowledge, problem-solve and offer assistance to fellow entrepreneurs through invited speakers, one-on-one conversations and roundtable group discussions; socialize and network; evening dinner meetingsDues: $150.00
GRADUATES TABLE Founded: 1971Table Ornament: Trophy with a graduate on itCommon Interests: Most members are former Junior members (most came from the first Junior class at the League), strong supporters of Youth Work and good companionshipActivities: golf tournaments, holiday party, spring and fall cocktails at a member’s home and daily lunch Dues: $115.00
HEARTH CLUBFounded: 1904Table Ornament: GavelCommon Interests: Congenial conversation with old friends, shared fellowship and ideasActivities: weekly lunches on each Thursday (birthday celebrants buy the drinks), formal dinners, summer outings, annual trip and annual holiday luncheonDues: $200.00
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LIFE MEMBER TABLEFounded: 2016Table Ornament: Eternal Flame StatueThe mission of the table is to enhance the sense of community and good fellowship among the Life Members of the Union League. Activities: Wednesday meet-ups in Founders, annual meeting and reception, speaker programs, annual holiday partyDues: $100.00
LINCOLN TABLE Founded: 1891Table Ornament: Bust of Abraham LincolnCommon Interests: politics, camaraderie, support for the interests of the League, socializing inside and outside of the League House, active supporters of the Lincoln FoundationActivities: Lincoln’s Birthday celebration where all the members wear actual stovepipe hats in honor of President Lincoln, annual meetings and lunches, annual holiday dinner, several outings each year outside the League House, visits to table members’ housesDues: $110.00
MILLENNIUM TABLE Founded: 2000Table Ornament: Contemporary object representing the millenniumCommon Interests: A group of women who meet regularly for lunch on Wednesdays. Monthly programs reflect interests in the arts, current events and the issues facing the contemporary woman. Members participate in many Union League committees and Affinity Tables. Meetings are used to share information and enthusiasm for upcoming events. Activities: monthly luncheons, holiday party, monthly knit and needle luncheon and book clubDues: $75.00
RIGHT ANGLE TABLE Founded: 1938Table Ornament: Truncated Carpenter’s SquareCommon Interests: Lively luncheon discussions range from family events to politics to sports, travel, the performing arts and trivia, interspersed with good natured raillery.Activities: Our Annual Holiday Gala has been highlighted by marvelous performances by future divas provided by the Academy of Vocal Arts.Dues: $55.00
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SPROAT TABLE Founded: 2007Table Ornament: Hand holding a cigarCommon Interests: patriotic men who share an allegiance to the Union League, to spend time with friends, laugh, tell jokes and enjoy discussing anything and everything Dues: $195.00
TABLE 1986Founded: 1998Common Interests: professional and entrepreneurial womenActivities: weekly lunches, a monthly happy hour and monthly dinner programs held at the League House or other venuesDues: $75.00
TWELVE-THIRTY TABLE Founded: 1942Table Ornament: 12:30 Table CupCommon Interests: intriguing food, drink and activitiesActivities: dinners designed by the Union League chefs, cheesesteak challenge, pizza challenge, clay shooting outings as well as our weekly Friday gathering to toast the week’s birthday boy (who buys the drinks). Dues: $110.00
VETERANS CLUB TABLE Founded: 2015
The mission of the Table is to create a setting where members can meet with other veterans over lunch and at social and informational events. Anyone with a military veteran affiliation is welcome!Dues: $100.00
WINDY DOUBLE ANCHOR TABLE Founded: 1913 (Windy Corner Table), 1925 (Blue Anchor Table), 1931 (Double Six Table)
- merged in 1991, the Windy Corner and Double Six Tables - joined in 1999, the Blue Anchor TableTable Ornament: Sterling Silver Pitcher and an AnchorCommon Interests: golf, tennis, swimming, gourmet food, wine, music, good conversation, camaraderie and conviviality, along with an unrelenting passion for our country and the Union League Dues: $125.00
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WISHBONE TABLE Founded: 1904Table Ornament: Silver WishboneCommon Interests: golf, traveling, current events, discussions, theater and support of League activitiesActivities: annual holiday party, annual President’s party, annual golf and dinner outing, monthly (between September and April) luncheon speaker programs, and charity of the year program. Dues: $200.00
For more information, please contact Activities Coordinator Mary O’Brien at 215-587-6445 or [email protected].
