From The Kingfish

Mike Fery, Kingfish

75th Anniversary of the Arid Club: The Arid Club is celebrating its 75th year! From 1934 to 2009, many friendships and business relationships have been fostered at the Club and we have plans to celebrate. Please watch for more information to come on the date and the event.

Longest current memberships: The Arid Club is honored to acknowledge 10 current members who have been with us the longest. We appreciate their loyalty to our Club. They are as follows:

50 years or greater Dr. Richard Forney (Resident) 59 years Dr. John Lundy (Resident) 52 years 40 years: Philip Soulen (Non-Resident) 48 years Harry Bettis (Non-Resident) 45 years H. Dean Summers (Resident) 44 years Ralph Smeed (Grandfather) 43 years John Fery (Non-Resident) 43 years Bernie Gratton (Resident) 41 years Peter Hirschburg (Resident) 40 years Fred Bagley (Resident) 39 years

Long-time Staff Members: Without our great staff, our Club would not be the success that it is today, and that it has been for the last seventy five years. I would like to acknowledge our 4 longest term staff members. They represent the great qualities of service, professionalism and loyalty that we hope to always have at the Arid Club. Please help me acknowledge and thank these great employees:

To all of the members of the Arid Club, we appreciate your loyalty to our great Club! Sincerely, Mike Fery, Kingfish

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David Nalivka 13 Years—Sous Chef

Luis Maldonado 14 Years—Bartender

Thomas Ruth (T.R.) 20 Years—Dishwasher

Harriett Ethridge 27 Years—Server

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Page 1: From The Kingfish Page 2: The Manager’s Desk Club Calendar

Page 3: Exotic Game Buffet Page 4: New Members

Page 5: Chef’s Corner Early Bird Menu Page 6: New Year’s Eve Pictures

Page 7: Meeting/Event Information Page 8: Club Contacts

February 2009

The Manager’s Desk

Alvin Charlton

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Annual Meeting

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Alternate Dining

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Valentine’s Day

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Birthday Night

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Sunday Monday

February

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Coming Events & Club Closures for February

Saturday

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February 5— Annual Meeting Starting at 5:30 pm February 14— Valentine’s Day Dinner March 13— Exotic Game Buffet April 12— Easter Brunch April 24— Date Night May 1— 75th Anniversary May 10— Mother’s Day Brunch

Don’t forget to come early on Club Night, February 5th to attend the Annual Meeting. The meeting begins promptly at 5:30 pm. This year we will be electing 2 new board members, and the board will review all that we have accomplished over the past year. As you all are well aware, it has been quite a busy year. Please remember that the bar will be closed during the meeting, and that guests are not to be invited until after the meeting has ended. I would like to personally thank all the Members who supported the Club throughout the year. You provide the life, vibrancy and camaraderie that the Club is known for.

See you around the Club.

Alvin Charlton, General Manager

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New Members Scott Turlington Please welcome Scott Turlington as one of our newest Junior Members. Mr. Turlington is a founding partner of Principle Strategic Advisors. Eighteen months ago, he helped start the firm that specializes in government relations, business development, and lobbying. Before moving to Boise 9 years ago, he resided in Lewiston, ID. Scott has been married to his wife, Mary Ann, for 14 years; together they have 4 children. Outside of work, he enjoys motocross, skiing, cooking and all outdoor activities.

Marshall Garrett Our most recent Resident Member is Marshall Garrett. Mr. Garrett works at home managing two family partnerships which involve oil and gas interests and investments. Marshall and Leslie, his wife of 12 years, enjoy working together for Opera Idaho, where he currently serves as Board President. With his spare time, he enjoys alpine skiing, events that involve food, friends and wine, Marshall is also an avid fly-fisherman.

Dr. Eric Klein Another one of our new Junior Members is Dr. Eric Klein. For the past three years he has worked as a Urologist at the Idaho Urologic Institute. Before moving to Boise, Eric lived in a variety of places, including: Davis, CA, New Orleans, LA, and Morgantown, WV. Dr. Klein brings along his wife of 16 years, Mary Kay, and their 3 children. When he finds time of his own, he enjoys running, fishing, and golfing.

Steven Rouse A special welcome to Steven Rouse, one of our new Resident Members. Mr. Rouse is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for Keynetics, Inc., and has been for the past 7 years. Keynetics specializes in inventing and developing highly reliable and elegantly simple Internet Businesses. Born and raised in Boise, Steven met his wife, Lisa, in 4th grade at Cole School. Later, he went on to graduate from Capital High School in 1962. Mr. Rouse studied finance, accounting, and economics at Boise State University and then Brigham Young University. Together, Mr. Rouse and Lisa have 3 children and enjoy playing tennis and riding their ATV’s. Outside of work, Steven is a member of the State and Local Government Committee with the Boise Chamber of Commerce and he volunteers as a ham radio operator that specializes in emergency communications.

Dr. Steven Daley-Laursen Dr. Steven B. Daley-Laursen is a new Non-Resident. He has been serving as President for the University of Idaho since August 2008. He spends his time at the various University sites in Coeur d’Alene, Boise, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls in addition to Moscow, where his office is. After attaining his B.S. in Conservation and Resource Development and International Relations at the University of Maryland, Dr. Daley-Laursen continued at the University of Idaho to earn an M.S. in Forest Resources Management and then his Ph.D. in Forest Science. In 2002, he served as Dean of the University of Idaho College of Natural Resources, and Professor in the Department of Forest Resources until undertaking his current responsibilities. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Dianne, their daughter, Anna, and son, Kieren. He also enjoys photography, swimming regularly, and participating in outdoor activities.

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Chef’s Corner I hope you have reserved your table for the Club’s Valentine’s Day dinner. We’re expecting a great turnout this year, and the crew is flattered that so many of you have decided to spend this special occasion at your Arid Club. On March 6th, the culinary team at the Arid Club will be creating the entrée for the “Chef & the Gourmet Gala” in support of the Boise Philharmonic. The theme for the cuisine this year is French, and I look forward to representing the Club. On January 14th we had our New Member Cocktail Party. It was well attended and, in this 75th Anniversary year for the Arid Club, helps us to see the bright future in store for the Club. Best Wishes, Chris “Mac” McDonald C.C.C. Executive Chef

Early Bird Specials Early Bird dining begins at 5:00 p.m. and extends to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For $15.25, you get a salad or cup of soup, entrée and dessert. This price also includes sales tax and gratuity. Orders must be placed with the kitchen prior to 6:00 p.m. Ask your server for further details

Week 1 February 2nd—February 7th Salmon Cakes Ginger Beef Stir-Fry Chicken Enchilada Sausage, Peppers and Penne

Week 2 February 9th—February 14th Catch of the Day Beef Brochette Maryland Chicken Pasta with Bay Shrimp, Spinach, and Garlic Oil

Week 3 February 16th—February 21st Parmesan Crusted Salmon with Herb Remoulade Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy Chicken Scaloppini with Mushroom Cream Fettuccine with Artichoke Hearts and Sundried Tomatoes

Week 4 February 23rd—February 28th Catch of the Day Beef and Mushroom Sauté Grilled Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter Three Cheese Macaroni

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The Arid Club Staff celebrating the New Year

Dancing the night away!

And the New Year begins

New Year’s

Eve Gala

Greg Lovell and guest

Dan & Mary Givens, George & Beckie Iliff, Mark & Karen Warner with Jim & Julie Trounson.

Stephen & Becky Reeder showing their friends how the Arid Club parties

Bernard & Darlene Gratton starting the night with Allen & Judy Derr

Ron Van Auker Jr. ringing in the New Year with friends and family

Don Newman escorting his wife Barbara and friend.

Steve and Marsha Smylie having a romantic dinner

Frank & Susanne Ramos having fun with friends

James & Jacquie Classen with friends

Kathy Supko and guest enjoying the party

Tom & Joy Kealey, John & Bonnie Jackson, George & Sondra Juetten, Brian & Karen Ballard

Planning an EvEnt or Meeting?

Have you thought of using the Arid Club? The Arid Club has a variety of spaces/rooms to fit a wide

range of meeting and event types. For meetings, the Board Room or Private Dining Rooms

offer a quiet, secluded area to discuss important information.

You can also choose either of those rooms or

the Alcove for an intimate luncheon

or dinner with friends and colleagues.

Know someone that is getting married or having an anniversary?

The Club offers an upscale, full service location for such events. With an onsite pastry chef to

create beautiful and delicious cakes and desserts, and our top notch chef who prepares

exquisite cuisines, you

can’t go wrong at the Arid Club.

To schedule your event or ask questions, please contact Trisha Barba at 343-4631 or tbarba@aridclub.org

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