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September 2021 Lifeline

Greetings from the Alano Club Board of Trustees. We hope you have all survived the rain we had the last part of August.  Here is an update on club happenings, events, and an update on what we’ve been up to since the last Lifeline article.  We also want to let members (or potential members) know how to pay club dues and help support keeping us open!

Club Improvements:

  • Our kitchen grill is currently being refurbished. (not all burners were working nor both ovens) It is also being scrubbed of all grease on the back, which was a fire hazard. 
  • A security gate has been installed at the bottom of the stairs to keep folks from wandering into the closed area. (which happens often and the gate was donated) This will also help to keep our employees safe.
  • Dead tree limbs have been taken out of the big tree close to the north entrance. (this was a danger to folks in the area)
  • Our four wooden doors upstairs have been refurbished (by volunteers) and are currently being reinstalled. This will help alleviate the noise and disruptions between the 2 meeting rooms. 

Savings & Membership:

  • We currently have 121 dues paying members, 102 of which are eligible to vote (3 months of consecutive dues). There are also 44 eligible for the board-3 spots will be available the end of January)
  • If you are attending meetings at the club, you can pay dues with cash, check or credit card (*!!!). Talk to the meeting secretary to get it paid through our kitchen staff.
  • You can also use our Facebook Shop with a credit card. (look at the top of the FB page) to pay your dues.

Fundraising:

  • We have a “Go Fund Me Account” for the Club. https://www.gofundme.com/f/alano-club-salt-lake-city-recovery-fo r-ourclub Please contribute if you can. We have not received any grants from the State of Utah, or other agencies this year, and can always use your support.

Upcoming Events:

  • Recovery Days – Salt Lake Recovery Day returns in person this year! Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Gallivan Plaza, from 2p-8p. The Alano Club will have a booth with recovery and Alanon information. Come visit our booth! This event supports and empowers individuals in recovery and recognizes the contributions of family members. The day includes sponsor and vendor exhibits, speakers, live music, food trucks, face painting, and an area with fun activities for kids! This nationally awarded event is free and open to the public. We hope to reach many who need our help at this event.
  • September 25 – Club Day at Lagoon! Tickets will be $65 Adult and $52 child. We will sell these at our booth for Recovery Days and will also have them available to purchase at the club.
  • October 30 – CA Halloween Party and Dance – more info to come
  • Possible future events: (the Sept 18- 5k,12k run has been postponed till next spring.
  • Oct 2 – Motorcycle and Car Wash
  • Oct 16 – Chili Cookoff
  • Nov 25 – Thanksgiving Turkey Lunch/Dinner
  • Dec 18 – Booseville Bombers Christmas Show
  • Dec 25 – Christmas Prime Rib Lunch/Dinner

News & Other Info:

  • The club is now open 7 days a week! Please find our meeting schedule at alanoclubslc.org. We have volunteers helping with many of the meetings right now on Monday and Tuesdays. We have just hired additional employees who are in training and our goal is to have the club open 7 days a week with employees soon.
  • The kitchen opening has been delayed and we are hoping it will be sometime in September. This will be with a limited menu and hours. To begin, we will offer Friday / Saturday evening meals and Saturday / Sunday breakfast. Prices will reflect the increased cost of food today. For more information, follow our website and look for postings at the club.
  • We are always looking for volunteers to assist at the club. If you are interested, please talk to one of the kitchen staff and they can schedule you on a particular day.
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August 2021 Lifeline

Happy Summer and BBQ season from the Alano Club Board of Trustees! Here is an update on what we have been up to since the last lifeline article, club happenings and events. We also want to let members (or potential members) know how to pay club dues and help support keeping us open!

Club Improvements

  • New kitchen tile project has been completed (now we will pass an inspection from the health department)
  • Tables have been put back in the meeting rooms (with tennis balls on the legs so the wood is not damaged)
  • Security Pad was replaced (pad could not be read)
  • Women’s restroom floor and toilet replaced (the subfloor was damaged by water)
  • New air conditioning pump in kitchen (the old one finally gave out)
  • New spring added to the mens restroom door upstair (this will automatically shut the door so we do not hear the hand dryer during meetings)

Savings & Membership

  • We currently have 117 dues paying members, 99 of which are eligible to vote (3 months of consecutive dues). There are also 47 eligible for the board-3 spots will be available the end of January)
  • If you are attending meetings at the club, you can pay dues with cash, check or credit card (*!!!). Talk to the meeting secretary to get it paid through our kitchen staff.
  • You can also use our Facebook Shop with a credit card. (look at the top of the FB page) to pay your dues.

Fundraising

  • We have a “Go Fund Me Account” for the Club. https://www.gofundme.com/f/alano-club-salt-lake-city-recovery-fo r-ourclub Please contribute if you can. We have not received any grants from the State of Utah, or other agencies this year, and can always use your support.

Upcoming Events

  • September 11 – Salt Lake City 18th Annual Recovery Day

From 2pm – 8pm at the Gallivan Center. The Alano Club will have a booth this year! Come see us and join in the fun! The day includes sponsor and vendor exhibits, speakers, live music, food trucks, face painting, and an area with fun activities for kids! This nationally awarded event is free and open to the public. We hope to reach many who need our help at this event.

  • September 18 – Cell to Well and Bailout event at the Club!

This will include a 5K and 12K run or walk from the Murray jail or  Salt Lake City jail to the Alano Club. We will have a bail out booth at the club with folks who have said they would go to jail. They will make phone calls until they have reached their set bail of $500 to exit jail. There will be lots of fun events and you can buy a BBQ lunch.  More information to come. Entry fee for the run/walk is $30 and includes a T-Shirt and BBQ!

  • September 25 – Club Day at Lagoon!
    • Tickets will be $65 Adult and $52 child. We will have a pavilion. More details coming soon!
  • Oct 2 – Motorcycle and Car Wash
  • Oct 16 – Chili Cookoff
  • Oct 30 – Costume Party and Dance
  • Nov 25 – Thanksgiving Turkey Lunch/Dinner
  • Dec 18 – Booseville Bombers Christmas Show
  • Dec 25 – Christmas Prime Rib Lunch/Dinner

News & Other Info

  • Meeting secretaries: Please email (support@alanoclubslc.org) your name, email and phone number so we can contact you if there are last minute changes of some kind that affect your scheduled meeting.
  • The club is compiling a list of members with service skills and businesses which we can use to get bids for work needed in the future before we reach out to the general business public. Please send us a description of your business or skills with contact information to support@alanoclubslc.org
  • The club is open on Monday and Tuesday for a 630am meeting. Check our meeting schedule for all updates on our website. (alanoclubslc.org) . We will be adding additional meetings as we can and are eager to get back to a full time schedule
  • The kitchen should be opening sometime in August with a limited menu and limited hours of operation. Prices will reflect the increased cost of food today. For more information, follow our website and look for postings at the club.
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JULY LIFELINE 2021

Happy Summer from the Alano Club Board of Trustees! Here is an update on what we have been up to since the last lifeline article, club happenings and events. We also want to let members (or potential members) know how to pay club dues and help support keeping us open!

Club Improvements

  • All lights and 1 ballast upstairs have been replaced
  • Swap coolers were all serviced
  • Additional urinal dividers placed in the mens restroom
  • Perennials were planted in all our flowerbeds ($530 was raised in previous months)
  • A stop sign was placed at the building exit-this will help keep pedestrians safe

Savings & Membership

  • We currently have 110 dues paying members. 89 of which are eligible to vote (3 months of consecutive dues).
  • If you are attending meetings at the club, you can pay dues with cash or check or credit card (*!!!). Talk to the meeting secretary and they will help get it paid through our kitchen staff.
  • Membership dues can be paid by mailing a check or money order to: ○ 5056 South 300 West, Murray, UT, 84107.
    ○ (Be sure to include your name, address, phone and email so we can credit the correct account or create a new one.)
  • You can also call the club, when it is open, and pay with a credit card now! (801) 261-9287

Fundraising

  • We have a “Go Fund Me Account” for the Club. https://www.gofundme.com/f/alano-club-salt-lake-city-recovery-fo r-ourclub Please contribute if you can. We have not received any grants from the State of Utah, or other agencies this year, and can always use your support.

Upcoming Events

Cosmic Bowling, Saturday, 7/31. This will be at All Star lanes in West Jordan. Check in at 6pm, bowling starts at 630pm. The evening includes 90 minutes of bowling, shoe rentals, unlimited fountain drinks,3 slices of pizza each, a $5 arcade card, cake and 50/50 raffle. The cost is $30 and tickets can be purchased from Jonie or any board member. Come have some fun and fellowship. Tickets are limited, get yours soon!

Aug: Motorcycle Wash


Sep: Bake and Craft sale

News & Other Info

  • The winner of the logo contest was Tyson M. Here is our new logo:
  • It will take a bit of time to change this with the state, then update our door logos and any stationary. Thank you to all who entered logos, it was a fun time at our membership steak dinner to pick a new one.
  • V is back working at the club as an assistant manager. Please welcome her back and say hello.
  • Meeting secretaries/contact people: Please emails (support@alanoclubslc.org) your name, email and phone number so we can contact you if there are last minute changes of some kind that affect your scheduled meeting.
  • The club is compiling a list of members with service skills and businesses which we can use to get bids for work needed in the future before we reach out to the general business public. Please send us a description of your business or skills with contact information to support@alanoclubslc.org
  • The membership steak dinner was a huge success. Thank you to Jonie for all the work and cooking she put into the evening.This will be a yearly event.

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JUNE LIFELINE 2021

Greetings from the Alano Club Board of Trustees.  Here is an update on club happenings, events, contests and an update on what we’ve been up to since the last Lifeline article.  We also want to let members (or potential members) know how to pay club dues and help support keeping us open!

Club Improvements:

  • The kitchen hood suppressor was refilled and serviced in May
  • The flower beds have been cleaned up and a good deal of top soil has been added.  We will raise the beds if necessary.
  • We have a new keyed mailbox for security.

Savings & Membership:

  • We are working to update our membership data with email addresses which cut down on our costs and improve our ability to get messages out to you.  We will never share these addresses with anyone else and will respect you by not sending messages carelessly.  Please be sure to update your records with us by emailing your name, membership # (if you have it), current phone and email address to support@alanoclubslc.org
  • We currently have 94 dues paying members.  78 of which are eligible to vote (3 months of consecutive dues).  
  • Membership dues can be paid by mailing a check or money order to:
    • 5056 South 300 West, Murray, UT, 84107. 
    • (Be sure to include your name, address, phone and email so we can credit the correct account or create a new one.)
  • If you are attending meetings at the club, you can pay dues with cash or check or credit card (*!!!).  Talk to the meeting secretary and they will help get it paid through our kitchen staff. 
  • We are working to upgrade the website (https://alanoclub.slc.org) to allow online credit card payments for dues.  Coming soon!

Fundraising:

Upcoming Events:

  • New Logo Contest!
    • Submissions must be in by June 4th and the board will select up to 6 of these to be voted on by our members at the June 11th dinner (see next event item for details).
    • We have so many creative members, please give us your ideas and be at the dinner so you can vote on the finalists!
    • Here is the current Logo:
  • Friday, June 11th.  First Annual Alano Club Membership Dinner!
    • Dinner will be served from 6:00p – 7:45p.  We will send out invitations to all current members for a complimentary steak dinner on our patio.  You will be able to buy a ticket for a guest ($15).  There will be a speaker meeting you may attend following the dinner.  More information to come!  
    • Please RSVP to Jonie in person or leave a message on the phone to let us know you’re coming so we can be prepared with enough food!

News & Other Info:

  • The truck that was abandoned in the parking lot has been towed away thanks to Jonie’s son Justin!  Good Riddance!
  • We would like to thank everyone who purchased a flower at the club in the month of April.  We raised over $400 which will be used for planting new flowers and ground cover at the club.  We’ll let everyone know on Facebook when we will be planting so you can all come and help!
  • We are looking into a club day at Lagoon and will have more information soon.
  • Meeting secretaries/contact people:  Please emails (support@alanoclubslc.org) your name, email and phone number so we can contact you if there are last minute changes of some kind that affect your scheduled meeting.
  • The club is compiling a list of members with service skills and businesses which we can use to get bids for work needed in the future before we reach out to the general business public.  Please send us a description of your business or skills with contact information to support@alanoclubslc.org.
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MAY LIFELINE 2021

Greetings from the Alano Club Board of Trustees.  Here is an update on club happenings, events, contests and an update on what we’ve been up to since the last Lifeline article.  We also want to let members (or potential members) know how to pay club dues and help support keeping us open!

Club Improvements:

  • The back property has been cleaned up.
  • Fire extinguishers have been refilled and safety checks completed
  • Walls have been repaired and painted in the dining room by volunteers and our manager.
  • The kitchen hood suppressor will be refilled and serviced this month

Savings & Membership:

  • We are working to update our membership data with email addresses which cut down on our costs and improve our ability to get messages out to you.  We will never share these addresses with anyone else and will respect you by not sending messages carelessly.  Please be sure to update your records with us by emailing your name, membership # (if you have it), current phone and email address to support@alanoclubslc.org
  • We currently have 84 dues paying members.  69 of which are eligible to vote (3 months of consecutive dues).  
  • Membership dues can be paid by mailing a check or money order to:
    • 5056 South 300 West, Murray, UT, 84107. 
    • (Be sure to include your name, address, phone and email so we can credit the correct account or create a new one.)
  • If you are attending meetings at the club, you can pay dues with cash or check.  Talk to the meeting secretary and they will help get it paid through our kitchen staff. 
  • We are working to upgrade the website (https://alanoclub.slc.org) to allow online credit card payments for dues.  Coming soon!

Fundraising:

Upcoming Events:

  • Saturday, May 8th.  Alano Club Fundraiser Ride hosted by the Free Riders.  
    • Meet at 8:30a for the ride registration with coffee and donuts.  Registration is $20/bike and $5 for a passenger.  
    • Poker run and 50/50 raffle.
    • BBQ hosted by the Alano Club will run from 1-4pm.  It will be $5 for riders and members who are current with their dues.  All others will be $10 dollars.
    • All proceeds will directly benefit the Alano Club.  Please come join us on the outdoor patio for a BBQ and long needed fellowship!
  • New Logo Contest!
    • Submissions must be in by June 4th and the board will select up to 6 of these to be voted on by our members at the June 11th dinner (see next event item for details).
    • We have so many creative members, please give us your ideas and be at the dinner so you can vote on the finalists!
    • Here is the current Logo:
  • Friday, June 11th.  First Annual Alano Club Membership Dinner!
    • Dinner will be served from 6:00p – 7:45p.  We will send out invitations to all current members for a complimentary steak dinner on our patio.  You will be able to RSVP for yourself and buy a ticket for a guest ($15).  There will be a speaker meeting you may attend following the dinner.  More information to come!

News & Other Info:

  • Meeting secretaries/contact people:  Please emails (support@alanoclubslc.org) your name, email and phone number so we can contact you if there are last minute changes of some kind that affect your scheduled meeting.
  • The club is compiling a list of members with service skills and businesses which we can use to get bids for work needed in the future before we reach out to the general business public.  Please send us a description of your business or skills with contact information to support@alanoclubslc.org.