MEMBERABILIA: AT YOUR SERVICE 

Associate Clubs turn events into unforgettable memories.

ROYAL TREATMENT
In the past 10 years, my husband and I have visited 47 clubs. The most recent club was the beautiful Metropolitan Club in Austin, Texas, where we were warmly welcomed and treated royally. [Dining-room night captain] Russell Gaskamp and the staff are to be commended for their gracious behavior toward two strangers. How fortunate we are to have these havens in our travels.
Jane D. Russell
Member, Capital City Club
Raleigh, North Carolina

TENDER THANKS
This note is past due, but a recent article in Private Clubs [“Clubs & Members,” November/December 1999] reminded me to write and express my thanks for the Christmas party held at Brookhaven Country Club, near Dallas, for the children who go to Children’s Medical Center. My grandson, Adam Groza, is a patient at Children’s. He was diagnosed with leukemia 2 1/2 years ago. He first went to the party in 1997 and had a blast. My daughter-in-law took a video of the party so we got to see how happy he was.

I am happy to say that Adam is doing well. He still goes to Children’s every week and the people there are great. Thank you again, Brookhaven, for sponsoring this very special party for some very special kids and their families.
Kitty Groza
Employee Partner, The Lakes Club and the Metropolitan Club
Sun City, Arizona

HAVEN ON EARTH
On our first visit to The Homestead, we were greeted with the delightful vista of that grand historical resort nestled among the mountains of Hot Springs, Virginia. Our pleasure increased as we entered and viewed the Grand Hall with the gigantic Christmas tree at the end. The views from the suite were magnificent. Our tour revealed it was a well-preserved haven.

While at The Homestead, we were welcomed, pampered, spoiled, and indulged by the wonderful staff. From Erica Harval and Maggie Marion at the front desk, Pete Richmond and Doug Russell at the spa, Barry Ryder at the pro shop, Pamela Deel, Woody Pettus, and Nestor Pascual in the dining room, and John West, the pianist, we received the most courteous service and consideration. If there was anything lacking at The Homestead, you would not know it because of the efficiency of the wonderful staff.

Thank you for making our stay the best. We already are planning our next visit.
Lou and Charlotte Rossi
Members, Bankers Club
Cincinnati, Ohio

PLAZA SWEET
My wife and I were recently married at the Plaza Club in Houston. I want to compliment the staff of the club for doing an outstanding job. The food was excellent and the service staff seemed to anticipate our every need. Everyone in attendance was very impressed.
John Hornbrook
Member, Plaza Club
Houston, Texas

MOST ENJOYABLE
We want to extend our thanks to the staff of Denver’s Metropolitan Club for the wonderful evening we enjoyed while on vacation. The staff was very professional, yet extremely friendly. Our waiters, Dax Itow and Steve Phu (who prepares the best Caesar salad ever), are to be complimented. Dax’s advice on the wine selection was extremely knowledgeable and fit our taste buds perfectly. We usually make our travel arrangements so that we can visit the various clubs. This visit to the Metropolitan Club was No. 29 and ranks in the upper five of our “most enjoyed clubs.”
Dr. and Mrs. Allan J. Abram
Members, Akron City Club
Akron, Ohio