New Orleans Comes to Allegheny HYP Club Once Again!

Join us at Allegheny HYP Club in welcoming back the Southern Comfort Band on Thursday, May 6th.

6:00pm – 9:00pm

$20/person includes appetizers and entertainment

Cash Bar

RSVP to Beth Kurcina at 412-281-5858 or email bkurcina@alleghenyhypclub.com

Raise a glass to help cure breast cancer !

Guest Bartender Aubre Stacknick, Member of the Allegheny HYP Club and Owner of Verve Wellness serves up a chance to help find a cure for breast cancer.

Thursday, April 22, 2010, from 5:30-8pm

Delcious complimentary appetizers will be served and guests will have a chance to win great raffle prizes from Verve Wellness and Allegheny HYP Club.

RSVP to Christina Phillis at cphillis@alleghenyhypclub.com

Scotch Tasting on April 30th

Dunfermline Malt Whiskey Society and the Allegheny HYP Club present... A Taste of Scotland

Join us for an evening of fine scotch, good food and great people while you sample three distinct varieties of this historic malt beverage.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$20.00 / per person
Includes the tasting of three scotches and appetizers

RSVP Call 412-281-5858 or email Jonathan, Beth or Lauren

More details to come! Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to be notified when this month's varieties are announced.

Cole Porter Musical Revue & Dinner--Back for a 2nd Show!

Some things are even better the second time around--so join us for our second Cole Porter Musical Revue & Dinner on Saturday, April 24th.

6:30 Cocktail Hour in the Lounge
Featuring piano tunes of Cole Porter’s top hits and complimentary appetizers

7:00 - 8:00 Four Course Dinner
Complimentary glass of wine
Mushroom Bisque
Spring Mix Salad with cranberries and walnuts
Chicken Breast stuffed with spinach, mushroom and goat cheese with asparagus and julienne carrots and roasted red skin potatoes
Chocolate Covered Pecan Ball

8:00 Cole Porter Musical Review

Musical revue, glass of wine,
appetizers and four course dinner
$39.95 / per person — tax & gratuity included

RSVP Call 412-281-5858 or email Beth

HYP Special Pirate Ticket Offer

Ahoy Bucs' Fans!


The Allegheny HYP Club has two tickets to each game available in the Tier 1 (Dugout Box) section of PNC Park.

The tickets are $35 each. Section 9 Row H Seats 1 & 2 can be reserved by calling 412-281-5858 or emailing Beth.

In addition, given the Club’s special arrangement with the Pirates, the Club can put a request in for any number of tickets for all games in the sections behind home plate that are not available to the general public. Please let us know about your special requests by calling 412-281-5858.

Penguin Playoff Ticket Lottery!!

The Club has purchased two tickets to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Igloo West section

Once the games are announced, the winners for each home game will be notified. 1st round tickets are $225 each, 2nd round tickets are $275 each, 3rd round tickets are $325 each and 4th round tickets are $425 each.

To purchase tickets email Beth Kurcina or call 412-281-5858.

Lunch Lecture with Dr. Linda Clautti of Northside Urban Pathways

Allegheny HYP Club & Harvard Club of Western PA present:
Speaker:
Dr. Linda M. Clautti, Ed.D. – CEO, Northside Urban Pathways Charter School

Topic:
NUP…Where we were…Where we are going. How charter schools are different from traditional pubic schools

Tuesday, April 13
Noon - 1:30 pm

$20.00
Club Members & Students

$25.00
Non-Members
(both prices include
tax and gratuity)

LUNCH
Hot Entrée, Dessert
and Beverage will
be served.

PLACE
Allegheny HYP Club Library
3rd Floor

RSVP Required! Email Beth or
call 412-281-5858 Space is limited!

Dr. Linda Clautti is an academic leader with experience of Superintendent, Principal, President and CEO; has directed 1900 person facility with demonstrated skills in education, human resource management, training and teaching, strategic and long range planning, organizational development, community relations and budget responsibilities; experience complemented with Ed. D.

Dr. Clautti has numerous accomplishments which include Named “One of Pittsburgh’s Top 25 Women in Business” in March 2009, Rotarian of the year in 2007 and a special recognition award from the Center for Family Excellence. Her topic will enlighten us on the difference between traditional public schools and charter schools, the past of NUP charter school, and what is in store for them in the future.

Take me out to the ball park! Allegheny HYP Club has Pirate Tickets.

The Allegheny HYP Club has two tickets to each game available in the Tier 1 (Dugout Box) section of PNC Park.

The tickets are $35 each. Section 9 Row H Seats 1 & 2 can be reserved by calling 412-281-5858 or emailing Beth.

In addition, given the Club’s special arrangement with the Pirates, the Club can put a request in for any number of tickets for all games in the sections behind home plate that are not available to the general public. Please let us know about your special requests by calling 412-281-5858.

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St. Patrick's Day Guest Bartender Aaron Moody at Allegheny HYP Club

Join Allegheny HYP Club and guest bartender Aaron Moody on St. Patrick's Day!

All proceeds benefit The Rotary Club of Pittsburgh Foundation

Wednesday, March 17th from 6pm-8pm

Complimentary Appetizers

RSVP to Christina Phillis at cphillis@alleghenyhypclub.com or 412.281.5858

Friday March 26th Scotch Varieties Announced!

The Allegheny HYP Club and the

Dunfermline Malt Whiskey Society

Proudly Present….

“A Taste of Scotland”

Friday March 26, 2010

Selected Scotches

Jack Daniels Black Label Notes of toasted oak, vanilla, and caramel.

Wild Turkey Straight Rye A toffee and peppery tastes make it less sweet than a bourbon, but with similar tones of caramel and vanilla.

Woodford Reserve "The nose is quite woody and has light notes charcoal and dark chocolate. On the palate, it is smooth with subtle spice. It has a delicate woody sweetness, but not quite as potent as the nose. The finish is long and dry with a flowery twist. A hint of wood still lingers." http://www.bourbon-central.com/bourbon-reviews/woodford-reserve-review/

Take a walk along the Whiskey Trail and taste these three American Scotch varieties which differ from their Scottish cousins in many ways. Read more.

6:00-8:00pm
$20/Per Person
Includes delicious appetizers and scotch tasting
RSVP to Beth or Lauren at412-281-5858 or email at bkurcina@alleghenyhypclub.com or lwilliams@alleghenyhypclub.com

Cole Porter Musical Review & Dinner at Allegheny HYP Club

Join us for an evening of wonderful entertainment and dining Thursday, March 18th

5:30 – 6:00 Cocktail Hour in the Loungel

Featuring piano tunes of Cole Porter’s top hits, one glass of wine and complimentary appetizers

6:00 -- 7:00 Four Course Dinner

Mushroom Bisque
Spring Mix Salad with cranberries and walnuts
Chicken Breast stuffed with spinach, mushroom and goat cheese with asparagus and julienne carrots and roasted red skin potatoes
Chocolate Covered Pecan Ball

7:00 – 8:30 Cole Porter Musical Review

$39.95 / per person — tax & gratuity included

Lunch with the Judges

The Yale Club of Pittsburgh, in conjunction with the Allegheny HYP Club, Presents:
Lunch with the Judges

Please join us for lunch and conversation with these four judges with ties to Western Pennsylvania and Yale:

Hon. William L. Standish, United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Yale College)

Hon. Gene Strassburger, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County (Yale College)

Hon. David N. Wecht, Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County
(Yale College, Yale Law School)

Hon. R. Stanton Wettick Jr., Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny
County (Yale Law School)

• Tuesday, March 2, 2010 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
• $20.00 Allegheny HYP Club members
• $25.00 Allegheny HYP Club non-members
• RSVP Call 412-281-5858 or email Lauren

The Penn Club of Western PA Celebrates Ben Franklin's 304th Birthday

Please join the Penn Club of Western Pennsylvania for brunch on Sunday, February 21to celebrate Ben Franklin's 304th birthday and his greatest achievement: the founding of the University of Pennsylvania!

Appropriately enough, we are honored to have as our speaker Penn’s own Professor George Thomas, coauthor of Building America’s First University: An Historical and Architectural Guide to the University of Pennsylvania.

Allegheny HYP Club, 619 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219, Tel: (412) 281-5858

11:00AM-12:00 PM for brunch
12:00 PM-12:15 PM for Penn Club announcements and elections.

12:15 PM-1:15 PM Lecture by Penn Professor Geoge Thomas.

Cost: $10 for recent graduates of the University Pennsylvania
(class of 2005-2009) - 2 ticket limit

$10 for current dues-paying members of the Penn Club and the Wharton Club - 2 ticket limit per member

$20 for for all other Penn alumni and friends

Click here to purchase your tickets.

Beer Tasting Update!

Beer Tasting — Some like it Hop!
Presented by the Three Rivers Beer Club
***The date for this event has changed to February 25.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$15.00 / person
includes delicious appetizers and beer tasting

Marilyn Monroe's curves may steam up the silver screen, but for the craft beer lover she's got nothing on these beers. Enjoy a range of single varietal IPAs and American barley wines that will satisfy your inner "hop head".

Featured Beers
• Tröeg's Nugget Nectar
• Weyerbacher Double Simcoe IPA
• Dogfish Head Olde School Barleywine
• Victory Old Horizontal Barleywine

You must be 21 or older to attend. The TRBC encourages all attendees to drink responsibly.

To RSVP Call 412-281-5858 or email Beth or Lauren

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Valentine Specials at the Club all week!

Monday - Friday, February 8th - 12th
Three Course Lunch $14.50 / per person





First Course - Cup of Soup or Side Salad

Second Course - Grilled chicken and mushroom ravioli with spinach, shiitake mushrooms in a light tomato broth

— or —

Petit filet and crab stuffed shrimp served with Roasted red skin potatoes and vegetable du jour

Third Course - Strawberry Banana Cream Cake

Keep up with what's going on by following us on Twitter and becoming a fan on Facebook!

St. Patrick's Day Parade... Join us before, during & after!

Saturday,March 13, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The parade starts at 10:00 am

A luncheon buffet will be served at the Club from 12:00 - 3:00

$18.95 / person (does not include tax & gratuity)

To RSVP call 412-281-5858 or email Beth.

February 9th Lunch Lecture with The Reverend Thomas F. Johnson

Join us for lunch and insights from The Reverend Thomas F. Johnson – Head of School and co-founder of the Neighborhood Academy.

Topic: Tying Ties & Other Lessons From School.

Among the many challenges facing the future of American education is the phenomenon of bright, ambitious youngsters trapped in a cycle of generational poverty and complex social burdens that discourage the pursuit of higher education.

The Neighborhood Academy, the only independent college preparatory school for low-income youth in Pittsburgh, is dedicated to developing the minds, bodies and spirits of its students, so that they might become fully productive members of society.

Its philosophy is founded on the belief that its students face unique challenges and require much more than school to learn. Its curriculum is based on the practice of civility, disciplined academic work, athletic competition, critical thinking, ethical reflection, artistic expression and service to others. Now in its eighth year, the school to date boasts a 100% college acceptance rate.

The Reverend Thomas E. Johnson, Jr. is Head of School and co-founder of the Neighborhood Academy. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, he has served as pastor to Allegheny United Church of Christ on the North Side and East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Before establishing the innovative program that would develop into TNA, he spent ten years as a teacher, coach and board member at his alma mater, Shady Side Academy. Rev. Johnson addresses audiences across the region on issues affecting education and low-income youth.

On Tuesday, February 9th, 2010, from noon - 1:30 pm
At the Allegheny HYP Club (map)

A hot entrée, dessert and beverage will be served.

$20.00 Club Members & Students
$25.00 Non-Members (both prices include tax and gratuity)


Space is limited and an RSVP is required!
Email Beth or call 412-281-5858





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Jazz Night Update

Please join us for Jazz night on February 18th, 2010 and relax with the sounds of the Southern Comfort Band featuring Allegheny HYP board member Nick Nichols.

$20 includes appetizers & entertainment
Cash Bar

Space is limited so please pre-register by calling 412-281-5858 or emailing Beth.

Jazz Night featuring the Southern Comfort Band February 18, 2010

Save the date for Jazz Night featuring the Southern Comfort Band featuring Allegheny HYP Club board member Nick Nichols.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Check back--more details to come!

February Events at Allegheny HYP

Save the date to these upcoming HYP events:

Lunch Lecture Tuesday
February 9th, 12:00pm- 1:30pm
Allegheny HYP & Harvard Club of Western PA Present: Thomas Johnson, Headmaster of the Neighborhood Academy. RSVP is required and space is limited!

Beer Tasting: Black and Gold Night
February 11, 6:00pm -8:00pm
$15/person
Email Beth or call 412-281-5858 to reserve your spot. For more information on the Three Rivers Beer Club: www.maltdaddy.com

You must be 21 or older to attend. The TRBC encourages all attendees to drink responsibly.

Jazz Night Thursday
February 18, 6:00pm-9:00pm
see posting here.

Dunfermline Malt Whiskey Society and
the Allegheny HYP Club present: A Taste of Scotland
February 26, 6:00pm-8:00pm
$20/ person, includes tasting of 3 scotches and appetizers.
Email Beth , Jonathan, or Lauren or call 412-281-5858 to reserve your spot.

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Scotch Tasting Selections for January 29th

Join The Dunfermline Malt Whiskey Society at Allegheny HYP Club for three distinctive tastes on Friday, January 29th.

Selected Scotches (Click to read more about these special varieties. You may need to verify that you're over 21)

• Balvenie Double Wood
Nutty sweetness, cinnamon spiciness and a delicately proportioned layer of sherry

• Dalmore Cigar Malt
Spicy plum chutney, cinnamon, nutmeg.

• Bowmore Legend
Bold zesty lemon and smoke with a touch of honey.

Includes the tasting of three scotches and appetizers

6-8 pm, $20 per person.

Don't Miss These Upcoming 2010 Lunch Lectures!

February 9, 2010
Thomas Johnson
Headmaster of the Neighborhood Academy

March 9, 2010
Robert Bee
WTAE, Director of Sales

April 13, 2010
Linda Clautti
CEO, Northside Urban Pathways Charter School

May 11, 2010
Les Dutka
Echo International

June 8, 2010
Rob Ruck
Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates on these and other great events at Allegheny HYP Club

Wine Tasting Dinner Thursday, January 21, 2010

"A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine."

Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, The Physiology of Taste (1825)


Wine Tasting Dinner

First Course
Cheese board with hickory cheddar and stella fontinella, grapes,
whole grain mustard accompanied by a slice of chicken sausage and toasted baguette
Napa Cellars Chardonnay

Second Course
Sliced duck breast over baby greens, candied pecans, julienne carrots, minced red onions, goat cheese and cranberry vinaigrette
Trinchero Main St. Pinot Noir

Third Course
New Zealand lamb chop, creamy polenta,stewed tomatoes, roasted asparagus and mint demi
Folie a Deux Merlot

Fourth Course
Mini white chocolate peanut butter cheesecake
Floie a Deux Zinfandel

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in the Library $54.95 / person

RSVP by January 18th
Call 412-281-5858
or email Lauren: lwilliams@alleghenyhypclub.com

January 14th Beer Tasting Update

The Steelers didn't make the playoffs, but you can still get your Black N' Gold fix with this beer lineup.

Tasting includes beer samples and delicious appetizers.

Featured Beers:

• Brewdog Rip Tide Russian Imperial Stout

• Victory Yakima Twilight Black IPA

• Voodoo Pilzilla Imperial Pilsner

• Voodoo White Magik Witbier

Presented by the Three Rivers Beer Club

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $15.00 / person

You must be 21 or older to attend.

The TRBC encourages all attendees to drink responsibly.

Ryan Duchak Guest Bartends at Allegheny HYP to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters

Allegheny HYP Member Ryan Duchak will be guest bartender for this fund raising event to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Pittsburgh.

Please join us for Happy Hour and help us raise money for this important cause!

First 25 that RSVP will receive a complimentary one month membership to Allegheny HYP Club!

• Wednesday, January 20, 2010


• 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm


• At the Allegheny HYP Club: 619 William Penn Place Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Drink specials, complimentary appetizers and prize drawings!

RSVP: 412-281-5858 or email Christina Phillis at cphillis@AlleghenyHYPclub.com

Angel Investing in Pittsburgh -- Presentation and Roundtable Event

Find out how to become an angel investor and learn about investment opportunities and practices in the Pittsburgh area. Engage in roundtable discussions appropriate for novices and seasoned professionals.

The event will feature the following industry leaders:


- Catherine Mott, Founding Partner of BlueTree Capital Group and BlueTree Allied Angels

- Frank Demmler, Director of The Entrepreneurial Services Team at Innovation Works

- Ed Engler, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Pittsburgh Equity Partners

- Matt Harbaugh, Chief Investment Officer at Innovation Works

- Andy Kuzneski III, Founding Partner of Greyhawk Capital and Myeloma Angels

- Mel Pirchesky, Founder and CEO of Eagle Ventures

- Steve Robinson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Pittsburgh Equity Partners

Event Logistics and Registration

• Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
• Time: 5:00-6:00PM for informal networking with appetizers and cash bar; 6:00-7:30PM for presentation and roundtable discussions.
• Place: Allegheny HYP Club - 619 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1855

Click here for more information on this event.

Cost:

• Wharton Club and Affiliates Members $15
• HYP members $15
• All others $25

Register now -- Prices will increase one week prior to the event.

Click here to register.

From Scottish Kings to a Pittsburgh Robber Barron...

The Dunfermline Malt Whiskey Society promotes appreciation of malt whiskey at Allegheny HYP Club with monthly scotch tastings.

The Dunfermline Malt Whiskey Society is currently in its second full season in Pittsburgh. As a point of reference and background, Dunfermline is the ancient city seat of Scottish kings (Malcolm I and Robert the Bruce are buried there) and the historical capital of Scotland. It is also the birthplace of Pittsburgh's most famous citizen, Andrew Carnegie, a life-long Scot who always remained loyal to his Scots heritage and his whiskey.

Who is Eligible for Attendance: Discreet ladies and gentlemen from all walks of life who have a zest for life and a curious predilection for malt whiskey. This includes landed gentry, international hommes et femmes d'affaires, dandys, beaux and belles, dreamers and idlers, attorneys-at-law and men-about-town, artists, musicians, dancers, bohemians, and anyone with a penchant for flair and flamboyance.

Who is Not Eligible for Attendance: Boors, dullards, drunkards, pundits, malcontents, misanthropes, miscreants, narcissists, or Fascists.

Mission: While the general mission is to help develop an appreciation and love of malt whiskey in all its varied forms, there are other benefits of the society. As a noteworthy Oxfordian once said,


To become acquainted with malt whiskey as an art is at best to explore the mind of God and at worst, to take leave, even if for a few moments, from the banalities of the day. Its golden amber hues, its complex dance of brine, peat, fruit, and barley upon the palate, its invigorating effect upon the wit, and its healing balm for the spirit . . .


Well, there is much more, but hopefully you get the point. Come learn. Come enjoy.


Upcoming Scotch Tasting Dates:

January 29
February 26
March 26
April 29

May 28


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Get Ready for a Year Full of Exciting Events!

2010 Upcoming Events...

Beer Tasting
Thursday, January 14
6:00pm -8:00pm

Wine Tasting
Thursday, January 21
6:00pm-8:00pm

Scotch Tasting
Friday January 29
6:00pm-8:00pm

Lunch Lecture
Tuesday, February 9
12:00pm- 1:30pm

Beer Tasting
Thursday, February 11
6:00pm -8:00pm

Jazz Night
Thursday, February 18
6:00pm-9:00pm

Scotch Tasting
Friday, February 26
6:00pm-8:00pm

Lunch Lecture
Tuesday, March 9
12:00pm- 1:30pm

Beer Tasting
Thursday, March 11
6:00pm -8:00pm

Cole Porter
Dinner Theatre Review
Thursday, March 18
6:00pm

Scotch Tasting
Friday, March 26
6:00pm-8:00pm

Beer Tasting
Thursday, April 8
6:00pm-8:00pm

Pirates Home Opener
After Game Celebration
Tuesday, April 13

Lunch Lecture
Tuesday, April 13
12:00pm- 1:30pm

Scotch Tasting
Frida,y April 29
6:00pm-8:00pm

Lunch Lecture
Tuesday, May 11
12:00pm- 1:30pm

Beer Tasting
Thursday, May 13
6:00pm -8:00pm

Oktoberfest in May
Thursday, May 20

Scotch Tasting
Friday, May 28
6:00pm-8:00pm

Please join us...


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Beer Tasting, January 14, 2010

Get a Headstart on the Weekend with an Evening of Beer Tasting
Presented by the Three Rivers Beer Club

Thursday,January 14
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$15.00 / person

You must be 21 or older to attend.
The TRBC encourages all attendees to drink responsibly.

RSVP
Call 412-281-5858
or email Beth at bkurcina@alleghenyhypclub.com

January Lunch Lecture with Dr. Aris Candris — President and CEO, Westinghouse Electric Company

Join us Tuesday, January 12 for our Lunch Lecture with Dr. Aris Candris — President and CEO, Westinghouse Electric Company

Meeting the World's Energy Needs in a CO2-constrained environment – The Role of Nuclear Power

America’s dependence on imported oil has been much-discussed for years but remains largely without an implemented solution. The 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen has focused the United States’ attention on reduction of CO2 and other greenhouse gases. What is the role of Nuclear Power in addressing the complex interaction of these two major issues?

Dr. Aris Candris, President and CEO of Westinghouse Electric Company, will present an informed perspective on the past, present, and future of Nuclear Power in both the USA and the World. A career Westinghouse employee since 1975, Dr. Candris will reflect also on Pittsburgh’s history in Nuclear Power and how Nuclear Power’s “Renaissance” has resulted in employment and economic gains for our Region.

Dr. Candris holds a BA degree in Physics, Math, and Engineering from Transylvania University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Nuclear Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He is active with both schools in Board or Advisory Board capacities, and he is a member of the Nuclear Energy Institute and the World Nuclear Association Board of Directors.

Time: 12 - 1:30

$20.00 Club Members & Students, $25.00 Non-Members
(both prices include tax and gratuity)

Hot Entrée, Dessert and Beverage will be served.

Allegheny HYP Club Library
3rd Floor, 619 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219