November 2019 Newsletter
Condolences to the Jenkins Family
The University Club would like to extend its condolences to the Jenkins family. Ms. Minola was a dedicated employee of The University Club for decades, and we will be forever grateful for all her work.

Secret Meals for Hungry Kids—November 8
In Alabama, one in five children go to bed hungry on the weekends without school provided meals. Secret Meals For Hungry Children is a nonprofit organization, operated by Alabama Credit Union, that aims to eliminate hunger in the greater West Alabama area. Join us on Friday, November 8 from 7p—10p in the fight to end childhood hunger! The University Club is partnering with UA students who are planning and hosting this fundraiser! Tickets are $15/person, $25/couples, and $13/person when at least 4 tickets are bought at the same time! ALL proceeds will be going directly toward Secret Meals and will help feed Tuscaloosa County children. Visit https://bit.ly/32i7OST for more details.

Thanksgiving Lunch—November 28
We invite you to join our Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday, November 28th! We will offer a seating at 11am and another at 1pm. Chef Cherri has another great menu for us! We’re serving Carved House Smoked Turkey Breast, Apricot Glazed Baked Ham, Seafood Spinach Gratin, UClub Meatloaf, Cornbread Dressing, Sweet Potato Casserole,
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Slow Cooked Mixed Greens, Maple Bacon Glazed Carrots, Fried Okra, Southern Style Green Bean Casserole, Corn Chowder Soup, Fresh Tossed Salad w/Accompaniments, Green Pea with Pasta Salad, Southern Classic 3 Bean Salad, Carrot Cake, Pecan Pie, Sweet Potato Pie, and Chocolate Cake! The cost for the Thanksgiving Lunch is $24.95++ for adults & $12.95++ for children (ages 4-12). Space is limited so be sure to plan ahead & call 205.348.4848 for reservations!

Home Game Football Buffets
Join us on 11/9 for our game day buffet ($17.95++/person) that will begin 3 hours before kick-off for LSU! Please note, we will not host a buffet for Western Carolina (11/23). Parking spaces are available for $15.00 per space and require the purchase of 2 game day buffets. If reservations are not cancelled within 48 hours, members will be charged a $35.00 game day no show fee. Reservations will be processed on a first come, first serve basis. Please call 205.348.4848 to make your reservations. For the game on 11/23, we will offer parking only at a discounted rate for members. We request parking reservations for this game; please call 205-348-4848 for reservations.

Help Us Grow!
We are seeking active members interested in joining a committee to help us build our membership base. If interested, please contact Club Director Matthew Stroud at 205-348-4843 or mastroud@ches.ua.edu.

New Cancellation Policy for Holiday Brunches
Effective immediately, The University Club will require a 48-hour cancellation notice for any holiday lunch reservation (e.g. Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Thanksgiving). If you do not cancel your reservations for the holiday lunch, your account will still be charged as if that number of people attended the holiday lunch. Please direct any questions to ucevents@uclub.ua.edu.

Find us online!
Did you know? There are several ways you can stay up-to-date on all UClub happenings! Join us on Clubster, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website! We’ve always got something going on—don’t miss out on the fun!

Go Green!
Starting September 2017, The University Club will no longer send paper statement to those whose accounts have a $0 balance in an effort to reduce waste. If you wish to receive statements regardless of balance, you are welcome to sign up to receive statements via email by contacting the Events and Membership Coordinator at ucevents@uclub.ua.edu or 205-348-4849. We appreciate your understanding with us going green!

Online Payment Option
We are excited to announce that the University Club is now able to accept online payments. To make a payment on your University Club account, simply visit our website at www.universityclub.ua.edu, and select the “Make Payment” button on the main page. You will then be redirected to a secure site, Touch Net, where you will be asked for your member number, name, phone number, email address, payment amount, and credit card information. Your payment amount will come off of your monthly statement that you receive at the beginning of the month. We have tested this site several times and tried to make it as user-friendly as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Business Office at 205.348.4850.

Booking Special Events
The University Club will continue to host private parties and special events any day or evening during the week, except times when the Club is closed, spring break week and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Information and reservations for special events may be made by contacting our Events Coordinator at 205.348.4849 or by email, ucevents@uclub.ua.edu.

Your continued support and patronage of The University Club is sincerely appreciated.