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MARCH 2017THERAINIERREVIEWTHE OFFICIAL NEWSLET TEROF THE RAINIER CLUB
MARCH2017LETTER FROM THE CEO.02NEW STAFF.03NEW MEMBERS.03THE PRESIDENT'S COLUMN.04MENTOR PROGRAM.05CULINARY ATELIER.06MEMBER SPOTLIGHT.07FEATURED EVENTS.08UPCOMING EVENTS.09SAVE THE DATE.11ON THE COVER.1202 WWW.THERAINIERCLUB.COMLETTER FROMTHE CEOArt has been a central aesthetic in ourClubhouse since its early days and continuesto be one of dominant program interests ofour members. The Club was fortunate to haveDr. Richard Fuller as the chair of the ArtCommittee for so many years during his timeas director of the Seattle Art Museum. Whilethere are so many exquisite pieces to discussin the Club’s collection, I wanted to mentiona few artifacts by Kenneth Callahan thatDr. Fuller and other members had a hand inplacing at The Rainier Club.The exquisite logging scene painting fromthe Works Progress Administration (WPA)era has adorned our lobby for many years(see adjacent photo). Two untitled workslocated on the third floor featuring racehorses were donated to the Club by longtime Arts Committee member Morris J.Alhadeff. The Club has been fortunateto have a connection to so many of theNorthwest’s artists and it’s important wecontinue to celebrate their works today.Active efforts by our Arts and Literarycommittees fill our program calendar eachyear. A great evening postponed last yearduring construction is now rescheduledfor next month. The Belle Époque – the“beautiful age” of Paris – will featurelive music, portraits, and entertainmentmaking it an unforgettable night you won’twant to miss.The Club actively supports the arts where itcan. In 2008, it supported the creation ofthe Rainier Arts and Library Foundation(RALF). The Foundation is organized withthe objective of acquiring and conservingartistically and culturally significantproperty, with an emphasis on the historyof Rainier Club members, Seattle and thegreater Puget Sound region. In an alignedproject in 2018, members of the Club havebeen actively working with the Seattle ArtMuseum and the Seattle Public Library onan Edward S. Curtis exhibit to celebrateCurtis’ life’s work on the 150th anniversaryof his birth. We expect a few pieces from theClub’s unique platinum print collection willbe part of this exhibit at SAM next year.Separate from this event, the Foundationwill hold a program May 10 on EdwardCurtis to fund the acquisition of therepublication of the 20-volume NorthAmerican Indian. The Foundation isexcited to offer this opportunity for themembership to be able to view the nearlycompleted republication. An invitation willbe mailed in the coming weeks featuringa program detailing Curtis’ life as a studiophotographer and outlining how headvanced photography technologies.If you have not yet had a chance to seeanother generation of northwest artists,be sure to visit the Club’s Gallery on thesecond floor during the final month of theexhibit featuring the works of students fromGeorgetown Atelier.Best regards,Michael Troyer, CEO
The Rainier Club is pleased to announce the hiring of two new staff members: ExecutiveCoordinator Dori Cho and Director of Membership Omar Parker.Dori Cho joins the Club as the Executive Coordinator to CEO MichaelTroyer and the Rainier Club Historic Foundation Administrator. Shewill support the Board of Trustees and standing committees as well asthe Historic Foundation’s Board of Directors. Dori is a Puget Soundnative and University of Washington graduate. She brings to the Cluban art and culture education and a professional background working ingalleries in Seattle and New York City, as well as a project managementbackground working with department chairs, CEOs and art directors.INTRODUCINGNEW STAFFMEMBERSOmar Parker joins The Rainier Club team as the Director ofMembership. Omar is responsible for growing the Club’s membershipwith the support of its Membership Committee. As a Mercer Islandnative, Omar brings his local connections and fresh perspective to theClub’s membership recruitment efforts. Omar spent four years as theDirector of Player Development for the University of Missouri’s men’sbasketball team and spent 12 years in sales development and marketing.Omar and Dori work out of the membership office on the fourth floor. Please stop by and meetthem when you’re next at the Club.WELCOME TO OURNEWEST MEMBERSand thank you to their sponsors!Stefanie CerdaEnterprise Sales,Hewlett-Packard EnterpriseMatthew MyersFinancial Consultant, TIAASponsored by Michael and Bryn Black, Kristiina HiukkaTHE RAINIER REVIEW 03
THE PRESIDENT'SCOLUMN“Imagination is more important than knowledge.For knowledge is limited, whereas imaginationembraces the entire world.” – Albert EinsteinThe first two months of 2017 have gone by ina flash. Club leadership and management havebeen hard at work navigating the developmentproject, beginning to outline the budget forthe 2017-2018 fiscal year and continuing tofundraise for the Historic Foundation. Here isa snapshot of where the Club stands today.Development Project UpdateThe Rainier Club and Fifth & ColumbiaInvestors, LLC (F&C) are in a disputeconcerning the 2014 DevelopmentAgreement. The Club has attempted toresolve the dispute, but has been unsuccessful.On February 13, 2017, with the supportof the Club's counsel at Foster PepperPLLC, a lawsuit was filed against F&C. Anannouncement was sent via email on February14 to members who subscribe to the Club’sdigital communication, ClubCast. Due to thelitigation, communication and informationregarding this matter must be keptconfidential. The Club will endeavor to updatemembers throughout the course of litigation.Member Satisfaction SurveyThank you to those of you who filled outthe 2017 member satisfaction survey. As ofthe print date of this letter, we’ve receivednearly 200 responses. We appreciate the timeyou have spent to give us your thoughts andopinions. We have received feedback aboutthe length of the survey. We determined thebest course of action was to send one surveyinstead of several smaller versions throughoutthe year. We may adjust this strategy for nextyear’s survey. The Board and management willreview the survey results this month and I willreport on the results in my April column.Please keep in mind there are many ways tosend feedback and get questions answeredat any time. Members may fill out a diningcomment card, leave a note with the frontdesk attendant, fill out the online feedbackform located at the bottom of the website04 WWW.THERAINIERCLUB.COMonce you log-in, and call or email Director ofCommunications Amy Boyd.Historic Foundation Campaign UpdateThe Club’s fundraising efforts continue as westrive to meet our 500,000 goal to completethe lounge and health club projects. Todate we have raised 335,000. At the end ofFebruary, President Elect Darlene Corkrumcompleted her 24th marathon – an incrediblefeat! She joined 36,000 runners on February26 in Tokyo to run 26.2 miles (42.164kilometers) and has now completed four of sixWorld Marathon Majors. Darlene ran the racewith the intention to help the Rainier ClubHistoric Foundation meet its goal. We sent aClubCast email to the membership asking forcontributions in support of Darlene. Severalmembers provided generous contributions– thank you. If you would like to share inshowing support to our president elect,she’ll be running in yet another marathonin Los Angeles on March 19. Donation formsmay be found at the front desk. You may alsocontact Historic Foundation AdministratorDori Cho (welcome, Dori!) at dori@therainierlclub.com to receive a donationform electronically. A big thank you andcongratulations to Darlene for blending herpassion for fitness with her love for her Club.2017 LaureateThank you to all of you who attended thevoting for the 2017 Rainier Club Laureateon February 15. The votes have been talliedand an invitation has been extended to thecandidate with the most votes. Once theLaureate has accepted his award, we willannounce him to the membership and begincelebration planning.Best regards,Brian Wineke, President
The word “because” is a powerful performance accelerator. We live in the neighborhood we dobecause of its views, proximity to schools, or access to the city of our choosing. We drive thecar we do because of the fuel economy, status, reliability or horsepower. We work for our employeror do business with customers because of the value we derive from them. In all of our decisions theword “because” is present.“Because” is a powerful word, therefore executive and entrepreneurs can accelerate their successby understanding the “because” of their employees and customers. For example, why do yourbest employees work with you? You will likely hear things like autonomy, challenging work andmaking a difference; but as more and more employers are providing these same attributes, theyhave become the price of entry for top talent, not differentiators.INSIGHT FROMTHE RAINIERCLUB MENTORPROGRAM CHAIRStrive to know how your employees finish the sentence, “Even though you can find autonomy,have challenging work and make a difference at other companies, you work here because ” Whenyou learn what is most important and enjoyable about working with your company, you canunderstand what differentiates you from your competitors and craft strategies to become a magnetfor the brightest and best talent available.You will also want to know why your customers choose to do business with you. What is their“because?” The easiest and fastest way to learn a customer's “because” is to ask them: What isthe most enjoyable, valuable or rewarding part of doing business with us? Talk to as manycustomers as you can and learn first-hand your customer’s “because.” Review your list of answersand identify which, if any, you can exploit in highly differentiated ways.Your organization's distinctions are defined by each customer's unique "because." Identifyingthese allows you to purposefully create strategies to leave customers seeing you as an indispensablepartner in their success.As a mentee, take time this week to ask either an employee, or a customer, their “because” questionand then discuss your responses with your mentor. Your customer or employee will feel importantbecause you asked, and you’ll learn a tremendous amount about how your work is viewed.Hugh BlaneMentor Program ChairRainier Club Mentor Program’s Drinks and Dialogue SeriesBe Distinct or Be Extinct: The Power of Personal BrandingThursday, April 13, 5:30 P.M.The Membership Committee is hosting its first educational event as part of its newMentor Program Drinks and Dialogue series. This event will outline the importanceof personal branding and its positive impact on a company’s bottom line. Leadersin attendance will learn about the three levels of brand building that are essential toachieve success and how their personal brand can position them as a strategic businesspartner amongst their customers. This event is open to members interested in learningmore about the Mentor Program and its value provided to mentors and mentees. Cost is 24 and includes hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar.THE RAINIER REVIEW 05
CULINARYATELIERIntroducingNew Breakfast ItemsChef Morris and our culinary team recently introduced several new items to both the memberdining and private dining breakfast menus. We invite you to come in and try one – or all – ofthese new, seasonal creations and give us your opinion. We look forward to sharing an upcomingmorning with you soon. Bon appétit!Pictured above (clockwise from top left)“RC Fit” Breakfast Scramblea protein rich blend of whites and yolks atop grilled chicken sausage,shiitake mushrooms, leeks, chevre and mama lil’s pepper relish“RC Fit” Winter Mueslioats, nuts, yogurt, citrus, pineapple and coconutMorning Breakfast Bowlroasted root vegetables and red bliss potato hash, winter greens, shallot confit,poached eggs and a smooth carrot coulisFried Egg Sandwichfarm fresh egg, apple smoked bacon, grilled tomato, aged goudanow served on a fresh house-baked biscuitNot picturedDungeness Crab and Spinach Omeletwith oven-dried tomatoes and chivesBlueberry Whole Wheat Pancakestopped with pistachio-orange devonshire cream and pure vermont maple syrup06 WWW.THERAINIERCLUB.COM
In December, Rainier Club members Gladys Gillis, CEO and owner of Starline LuxuryCoaches, and Executive Director of Kindering Mimi Siegel, were awarded with the 2016 PugetSound Business Journal Women of Influence award. Gladys and Mimi join a long list of currentand previous RC members who are Women of Influence award winners.Also back in December, RC member Kyle McCoy returned from Antarctica where he finishedfirst in the Last Desert Race – the last race in the 4 Deserts race series. He was met andinterviewed at the airport by King 5 TV. Kyle raised more than 65,000 for the Seattle ParksFoundation.In the January issue of Seattle Business Magazine, Alaska Air Group's Board of Directors wasgiven the Governance Award as part of the 2017 Executive Excellence Awards. We’re proud to seeRainier Club members Brad Tilden, Phyllis Campbell and Patricia Bedient, as well as the rest ofAlaska Air’s Board, committed to diversity and inclusion.MEMBERSPOTLIGHTRainier ClubMembers in the NewsIn the same issue of Seattle Business Magazine, Rainier Club member and CEO of Pioneer HumanServices Karen Lee was honored as a 2017 Executive Excellence Award winner. The annual awardcelebrates the outstanding achievement of inspirational, C-suite leaders who model exemplarybehavior day-to-day.Congratulations to the Seattle Symphony on its third Grammy Award received on February 12.Symphony Music Director and Rainier Club Fellow Ludovic Morlot was nominated for BestEngineered Album in the classical category.Also on February 12, Rainier Club member Thomas Kang's innovative company, Xinova, wasfeatured in The Seattle Times. Xinova rents out "brainpower" from thousands of researchers toclients with a "request for invention."On May 4, 2017, two Rainier Club members will be entered into the Puget Sound Business JournalHall of Fame. Judy Runstad and Carl Behnke will be celebrated for their lifetime contributionsto business in Seattle. Judy became the first female managing partner of law firm Foster PepperPLLC. She chaired the Federal Reserve Board; served two governors through chairing specialcommissions; and served on the boards of three public companies. Carl built the second largestPepsi dealership in North America. Under the leadership of his wife Renee, Carl and his familycreated what is now one of the nation’s largest specialty cookware companies,Sur La Table.We're proud of the work our members do to better our community. Through its members, TheRainier Club has a great impact on our city. If you, or a fellow Rainier Club member has donesomething remarkable, please let us know – we want to share your success and accomplishments.THE RAINIER REVIEW 07
FEATURED EVENTSPUBLIC & GLOBAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEEMEETING THE CHINA YOU DON’T KNOWWEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 5:30 P.M.President Trump has withdrawn from the Trans Pacific Partnership agreementand China has stepped up to fill the vacuum in Asia as tensions rise. Join memberMin-Hwa Cheng Kennard, a Chinese native and past advisor to the People’s Bankof China, as she shares her insights into the origins of China’s resurgent nationalismand global strategy. Lecture is complimentary. Dining reservations required for anoptional no-host dinner that follows.LITERARY COMMITTEE AND PUBLIC & GLOBAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:NORTHWEST AUTHORS SHOWCASETHE VIETNAM WARWEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 11:30 A.M.Americans have struggled to absorb the lessons of our military intervention during theVietnam War. Marine Corp Veterans Karl Ege, Rainier Club past president, and NewYork Times Bestselling Author Karl Marlantes will share their perspectives and invite aconversation about this divisive period in American history. Copies of Karl Marlantes’books, Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War and What It Is Like to Go to War, will beavailable for purchase and autograph. Cost is 36 and includes a two course lunch.LITERARY COMMITTEEPRESIDENT’S CHOICELITERARY HAPPY HOUR: LORD OF THE FLIESTUESDAY, MARCH 21, 6:30 P.M.Join us for Literary Happy Hour as Club President Brian Wineke, and his daughterMarit, lead a discussion on Lord of the Flies by William Golding. The iconic 1954novel follows a group of boys at the dawn of the next world war, when their planecrashes on an uncharted island, leaving them stranded. Lecture is complimentary.Dining reservations required for an optional no-host dinner that follows.ARTS COMMITTEEART FILM SERIES: LA STRADATHURSDAY, MARCH 23, 6:30 P.M.Enjoy complimentary popcorn as we view the movie La Strada, co-written anddirected by Federico Fellini. The film, which won the Academy Award for BestForeign Film in 1956, tells the story of a care-free girl who is sold to a travelingentertainer and the challenges she faces along the way.08 WWW.THERAINIERCLUB.COMReservations are required and guests are welcome for all events unless otherwise noted.
UPCOMING EVENTSSPORTS ANDENGAGING WOMEN COMMITTEESTALENT WINS GAMES,TEAMWORK WINSCHAMPIONSHIPSTHURSDAY, MARCH 2, 6:00 P.M.Join us for dinner as we welcome newlyappointed University of Washington AthleticDirector Jennifer Cohen. Jennifer was selectedafter serving as the interim athletic directorfor six months. She has been at the UW for 18years and for much of that time has overseenthe athletic department’s fundraising efforts.Cost is 58 including a three-course dinner andwine service. A no-host bar will be available.CARDS & GAMES COMMITTEEMONTHLY BRIDGEAND POKER NIGHTMONDAY, MARCH 13, 6:00 P.M.Join the Card and Game Players Committeefor an evening of friendly competition atthe monthly bridge and poker night. Playersof all skill levels are welcome. If bridge isnot your game, pay a visit to the poker tableor bring along your own board for chess,backgammon, or mahjong.GEORGE S. COOK HOSPITALITY MIXERENGAGING WOMEN ANDBUSINESS LEADERSHIP COMMITTEESTHE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OFSOCIAL INVESTMENTSFRIDAY, MARCH 17, 4:30 P.M.Over the last several years, there has beena significant shift in how we undertakesocial impact and philanthropic efforts. TheInstitute for the Future refers to this shiftas the “Second Curve Philanthropy.” Joinlocal experts who work with mission-basedbusinesses for a panel discussion on thechanging landscape of social investments. Costis 25 and includes St. Patrick’s Day themedbites, a glass of wine or beer and a no-host bar.HAND-MADE ICE CREAMIN A COMPETITIVE MARKETGEORGE S. COOK HOSPITALITY MIXERMUSEUMS, RACEAND SOCIAL JUSTICETUESDAY, MARCH 7, 5:00 P.M.The Northwest African American Museum(NAAM) is part of the continuing effortto ensure African American history isacknowledged as an essential part of our nation’spast, present and future. Olivia Littles, themuseum's grant writer, will share the treasuresinside the walls of this important museum.WINE COMMITTEETHE BARREL PROJECTTUESDAY, MARCH 14, 5:00 P.M.Alex Thieman, owner of Lopez IslandCreamery, will discuss the creamery's uniquestyle of ice cream and share the secrets of its 23years of success.A GUIDED BEHIND-THE-SCENESTOUR OF YOUR CLUBWEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 4:30 P.M.Join Scotch Committee Chairs Trevor Cobband Jeffery DeGroot for the March scotchnosing as they tour you through the Caol Ilaand Oban distilleries. Cost is 57 and includesthree scotches.Ever wonder what happens behind-the-scenes atThe Rainier Club? Join CEO Michael Troyerfor a tour of the Club that is unlike any other.Michael will take a small group of membersinto the basement, the kitchen, storage rooms,and even up to the attic, as he shares some Clubhistory and shows you how the Club reallyoperates. The tour is complimentary. Meetin the lounge to grab your drink of choice totake along on the tour. Tour participants areencouraged to stick around after the tour toenjoy happy hour and/or dinner together.WINE COMMITTEEPUBLIC & GLOBAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEESCOTCH COMMITTEEMARCH NOSINGTUESDAY, MARCH 14, 6:30 P.M.FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 6:30 P.M.Each bottle of wine has a story. It’s the storyof the varietal, the soil, the vintage, the barrel,and the people who had a hand in its creation.Meet Brian White, Michael Neil and RoderickSauskojus, founders of The Barrel Project asthey share great wines and their correspondingstories. Cost is 35 per person and includesthree wines and cheeseWINE CURIOUS: PINOT NOIRTHURSDAY, MARCH 16, 6:30 P.M.This month, take a closer look at the noblejourney of Pinot Noir. From its early use in theCatholic Church to becoming widely planted inthe New World, this incredible grape has shownits versatility through different climates, blends,and winemaking standards. Cost is 47 andincludes seven wines and cheese.Reservations can be made through the online event calendar or by calling 206.296.6870HACKED: KEEPING YOURIDENTITY YOUR OWNMONDAY, MARCH 27, 11:30 A.M.Your personal information may seem like it’severywhere these days. What do you haveto worry about? Michael Hamilton andMike Simon bring their collective 40 years ofexperience to lead a discussion on cyber riskmanagement. Michael served as the City ofSeattle’s chief information security officer forseven years, and Mike, a computer securityspecialist, is responsible for designing andimplementing one of the largest and most visiblesecurity installations in the world. Cost is 26and includes a two-course lunch.THE RAINIER REVIEW 09
UPCOMING EVENTSCHEF'S "MIXING" TABLETUESDAY, MARCH 28, 6:00 P.M.Do you love good food and want to meet a fewnew members? Chef Morris’ “Mixing Table,”similar to the Club’s favorite Chef ’s Table,is culinary, multi-course dining adventureexperience in the heart of the Club’s kitchen.Reservations are limited to two people permembership in order to obtain a diverse andvaried demographic around the table. Firstcome, first serve for up to 12 people. Youwon’t find out who you’ll be dining with untilyou arrive! Contact Chef directly to make yourreservation at bill@therainierclub.comor 206.296.6913.ARTS COMMITTEELITERARY COMMITTEEGARY FAIGIN FIRESIDE CHAT:10 WORST PAINTINGSBY FAMOUS ARTISTSLITERARY HAPPY HOUR:RECLAIMING THECONVERSTATIONTHURSDAY, APRIL 6, 6:00 P.M.TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 6:30 P.M.Rainier Club Fellow Gary Faigin, will give usan overview of his list of the 10 worst paintingsby famous artists. No one can be a genius 100percent of the time. Join Gary as he comparesand contrasts his opinion of the best and worstworks of a number of famous artists. Find outwhat he thinks makes some works great whileothers fall flat. Dining reservations required foran optional no-host dinner that follows.Member John Pangrazio will facilitate theconversation about Reclaiming Conversation:The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by SherryTurkle. Dining reservations required for anoptional no-host dinner that follows.TRAVEL & RECIPROCITY COMMITTEELITERARY COMMITTEESCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYBOOK GROUPTUESDAY, MARCH 28, 6:30 P.MIn February, the science and technology bookgroup focused on DNA. This month it takes alook at cosmology. Member Susan Winokurwill lead the discussion about A Universe fromNothing: Why There Is Something Rather thanNothing by Lawrence M. Krauss. Krauss is aphysicist by training but has produced a string ofbooks regarding recent thinking in elementaryphysics. Lecture is complimentary. Diningreservations required for an optional no-hostdinner that follows.GEIR KLǾVER ON THESUBJECT OF EXPLORER ROALDAMUNDSENWEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 6:00 P.M.Connections between Seattle, Norway and theFram Museum are numerous. We are delightedto welcome Geir Klǿver, managing director ofthe Fram Museum, to speak about Norwegianexplorer Roald Amundsen. Roald, known forhis polar explorations, visited Seattle severaltimes, including a stop at The Rainier Club in1923. Geir's presentation will be illustrated byhis original photographs and lantern slides frompolar explorations. Cost is 58 and includes athree-course dinner with wine service.THE BELLE ÉPOQUE PARTY:PARIS AND ITS LITERATURE,ART, AND MUSICWEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 6:00 P.M.During the Belle Époque—the "beautiful age”of Paris, the Eiffel Tower was constructed,Champagne was perfected, absinthe flowed,French cuisine was at its most delectable, andthe Moulin Rouge and Folies-Bergere ensuredthat entertainment was lively. Join us as severalClub committees come together to host anunforgettable party with live music, portraits,entertainment, dancing, and more. Cost is 75and includes a welcome glass of bubbly, live musicand entertainment, and a themed hors d' oeuvresbuffet. Themed attire is encouraged.ARTS COMMITTEEGALLERY OPENING NIGHT:NED MUELLERARTS COMMITTEEACT THEATRE PREVIEW:MURDER FOR TWOTUESDAY, APRIL 4, 6:30 P.M.Rainier Club Fellow and Artistic Director ofthe ACT Theatre John Langs has arranged forThe Rainier Club to receive previews of ACTshows performed this season. The featuredpreview at this special event is for Murder forTwo, a show the theatre is co-producing with5th Avenue Theater. The preview will runabout an hour.10 WWW.THERAINIERCLUB.COMANNUAL SPRINGEGGSTRAVAGANZASATURDAY, APRIL 15, 11:00 A.M.To celebrate the change from winter to spring,we’re throwing our annual hop-till-you dropSpring EGGstravaganza! Adults will enjoyour famous “Bunny Mary Bar” and mimosaswhile the whole family has a fun-filled dayof egg hunts, pictures with the bunny, cookiedecorating and more. Plus, Chef Morris isworking on a brunch buffet that will help youforget those gray skies and drippy clouds ofwinter. Cost is 52 for individuals 13 and older, 40 for children 2-12, and free for kids under two.TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 6:00 P.M.Ned Mueller has been drawing and paintingfor over 65 years. He is the only artist in theNorthwest that has been designated as a “MasterArtist” with both the Oil Painters of Americaand the American Impressionist Society. Join usto celebrate Ned’s work at the opening night ofour newest gallery exhibit. The exhibit will beon display until June.Reservations are required and guests are welcome for all events unless otherwise noted.
RECURRING EVENTSSAVE THE DATELITERARY COMMITTEEAPRILBUSINESS LEADERSHIP COMMITTEELITERARY LUNCH SERIESTUESDAY, APRIL 18, 3:30 P.M.DAYTIME CLASSIC BOOK CLUBThe Daytime Classic Book Club meets to discussand explore the world’s greatest classic literature.Meetings are held over a no-host lunch. Readingthe books prior to the discussion is encouraged.FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 12:00 P.M.THE AMERICAN MINDMEETINGTUESDAY, APRIL 4, 11:00 A.M.GEORGE S. COOKHOSPITALITY MIXERLITERARY COMMITTEETUESDAY, APRIL 18, 5:00 P.M.MEETINGSurvival in Auschwitz by Primo LeviTUESDAY, APRIL 4, 3:30 P.M.LE BELLE ÉPOQUEFRIDAY, MARCH 24, 12:00 P.M.GEORGE S. COOKHOSPITALITY MIXERCARDS & GAMES COMMITTEELook Homeward Angel by Thomas WolfeTUESDAY, APRIL 4, 5:00 P.M.HOSPITALITY COMMITTEELITERARY LUNCHEON SERIESTHE AMERICAN MINDMEETINGTUESDAY, APRIL 4, 6:30 P.M.TUESDAY, MARCH 7 & 21 11:00 A.M.SPORTS COMMITTEEJoin in the conversation over lunch asmembers view and discuss The American Mindlectures. The lectures offer a broad survey ofAmerican intellectual history by examiningthe country’s diverse views on religion,education, social equality and democracy. Theseries will be held on the first and thirdTuesday of each month through May 2, 2017.Lectures are complimentary. Lunch is no-host.MEETINGCARDS & GAMES COMMITTEEAFTERNOON BRIDGETHURSDAYS AT 11:30 A.M.Are you curious about bridge? Don’t sit onthe sidelines! Join in the fun at the weekly,informal bridge gatherings. Members of allskill levels, including those who have neverplayed, are welcome. Come hone your skillseach Thursday in anticipation of the monthlybridge and poker night. Lunch is no-host.WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 5:30 P.M.WINE COMMITTEEWINE CURIOUS: CHARDONNAYWEDNESDAY, APRIL 19AFTERNOON BRIDGETHURSDAY, APRIL 20, 11:30 A.M.PUBLIC & GLOBAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEEMEETINGMONDAY, APRIL 24, 6:30 P.M.GEORGE S. COOKHOSPITALITY MIXERTUESDAY, APRIL 25, 5:00 P.M.LITERARY COMMITTEEWEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 6:30 P.M.HEDGEBROOK:WOMEN AUTHORING CHANGECARDS & GAMES COMMITTEEWEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 6:30 P.M.AFTERNOON BRIDGETHURSDAY, APRIL 6, 11:30 A.M.CARDS & GAMES COMMITTEEARTS COMMITTEETHURSDAY, APRIL 27, 11:30 A.M.RAINIER CLUB ARTS ATTENDSMAX RAABE AND THE PALASTORCHESTER (OFFSITE EVENT)ARTS COMMITTEEAFTERNOON BRIDGEART FILM SERIESSATURDAY, APRIL 8, 8:00 P.M.THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 6:00 P.M.ARTS COMMITTEELITERARY COMMITTEEMEETINGTUESDAY, APRIL 11, 3:45 P.M.GEORGE S. COOKHOSPITALITY MIXERTUESDAY, APRIL 11, 5:00 P.M.DAYTIME CLASSIC BOOKCLUBFRIDAY, APRIL 28, 12:00 P.M.MAYLITERARY, ENGAGING WOMENAND SPORTS COMMITTEESMONTHLY SCOTCH NOSINGNORTHWEST AUTHORSSHOWCASETUESDAY, APRIL 11, 6:30 P.M.FRIDAY, MAY 5, 11:30 A.M.CARDS & GAMES COMMITTEEPUBLIC & GLOBAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEEAFTERNOON BRIDGEANTIQUITIES AT RISKIN THE MIDDLE EASTSCOTCH COMMITTEETHURSDAY, APRIL 13, 11:30 A.M.MONDAY, MAY 15, 11:30 A.M.SCHEDULE CHANGEFRIDAY, APRIL 14WINE COMMITTEELITERARY LUNCH SERIESWINE CURIOUS:SAUVIGNON BLANCTHE AMERICAN MINDTHURSDAY, MAY 18, 6:30 P.M.TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 11:00 A.M.Additional events can be found online at www.therainierclub.comTHE RAINIER REVIEW 11
THE RAINIER CLUBP: 206.296.6848Printed on 30% PCW Recycled FSC Regulated Paper Please Recycle After ReadingON THE COVERThis month's cover features Austrian-style Linzer Hazelnut Cookie Sandwiches,layered with fresh local raspberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar. These areavailable on the private events menu and by special request!12THE RAINIER REVIEW
THE RAINIER REVIEW 05 INSIGHT FROM THE RAINIER CLUB MENTOR PROGRAM CHAIR T he word "because" is a powerful performance accelerator. We live in the neighborhood we do because of its views, proximity to schools, or access to the city of our choosing. We drive the car we do because of the fuel economy, status, reliability or horsepower.
