In February , the Membership Committee had a terrific brainstorming session with four of our female members who have small children . These women all have full time jobs and are very interested in more “ kid friendly ” activities and opportunities for young families at FWYC . There were also a couple of young men who attended as guests as well .
The members had some terrific ideas for things that would help families with children increase their enjoyment at the club . The first suggestion has already been implemented by Manager Eric Mattiza . Eric found some sturdy cups with lids for children . Other ideas include having the Castaway Room available if anyone wants to eat dinner in there , away from the crowd . Several members have eaten in the Castaway Room for Sunday Brunch , but it ’ s available at other times as well . We discussed evening activities on the Brinckmann Pavilion for the young and young at heart on beautiful summer evenings . We just need to find a bartender who wouldn ’ t mind the walk .
We won ’ t list all of the initiatives here , they will be a work in progress . However , if you have small children and are interested in more activities for children at FWYC , contact the Membership Committee and let us know . If you do not have small children , but want to support this effort or if you just want to share an idea , email Membership as well .
In addition to increasing the value and fun of our existing young members , the committee is working on a Transitional Membership from ages 19 or 21 to age 36 . These are ages when professionals are just starting their careers and many are starting families . We need to enable more young adults to become members early and then become full members at age 36 , insuring a healthy future for FWYC . ~ Faye Black
Membership @ fwyc . org
We have some exciting news this month . First , I would like you all to know that we have auto-draft now available for you to pay your bills . This is an automatic bank draft that will save the fees for those of you that have credit cards on file . Please stop by the office for details and the forms needed to be filled out to set you up , if you are interested .
We have a couple of private parties this month . A wedding on the 4th and the Army Founder ’ s Day dinner on the 18th . On the 19th , we will have the Mongolian BBQ , in conjunction with the fi- nal
Zevin race . Remember , that no brunch will be served on the 19th with the
Mongolian BBQ .
We have acquired a new cup for your little ones . It is a friendlier kid ’ s cup that is sturdier and less likely to be crushed . We hope that any of you with small ones or younger grandkids enjoy this new addition .
Biggest news of all will be a change in dining services beginning on Tuesday April 4th . Starting that week , we will go to one menu for all service times ( except Tuesday night bar food and Sunday Brunch ). This menu is a consolidation of all the menus we currently have . We will be adding Thursday lunch service , and you will be able to order from the same menu in the lounge at any time . Yes , this includes Friday night ! There have been a few things taken off of the menu for lack of ordering . We hope you like the fact of being able to order a pizza or a filet for lunch if you desire . Some items will be only served during lunch and will not be available during dinner , but overall we hope you embrace this change . Tuesday night bar food will remain the same .
Any time besides Tuesday night bar and Sunday Brunch , the full menu is available ( except lunch-specific items ).
I hope you all are excited to see this change and I look forward to seeing you this month at the club . Yes I will be cooking Mongolian BBQ again !!!
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~ Eric Mattiza