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The University Club REINVENTED ..... Sensational!!

(followed by The Buzz...A So So. Cal. Wedding with The Beach Boys!)

The University Club Atop Symphony Towers celebrated a spectacular $2.4 million dollar renovation and expansion with a party. And not just any party, this one was Tops in Many Ways! Themed 'Black Tie + Blue Jeans + The Blues, hundreds of members turned out to enjoy the evening dressed in theme appropriate tux jackets and fancy denim. A few accessorized in cowboy boots, one gent topped off his ensemble with a cowboy hat.

Some of the highlights....

Wine and champagne was served, but it was the signature drinks including the Club Sangria, Bourbon Street Shooters, and Blind Lemon Johnson shots that rally added some fun 'spirit!'

The new modern bar areas, a media room (perfect for movie nights and Monday Night Football), swank new private rooms, and furnishings that blend the rich history of the University Club, with a fresh modern spirit. A great job by architect firm Delawie Wilkes Rodrigues Barker.

Guests perused the new wings..... the University Club now occupies the entire 34th floor with endless floor to ceiling views!

General Manager Tommy Trause hit the right notes with the music choices too. "For music, in the Media Room was David Patrone and the Ballroom was entertained by the Mike Wofford Trio. Mike has been playing in our members' dining room for years!"

Tasty food by Executive Chef Eric Mauritzen included potstickers, vegetarian and pork, sushi, and tray passed bacon wrapped scallops, and rosemary lamb chops. There was a decadent dessert buffet of bite sized sweets in one of the new private rooms.

Among the many there were Stephen Sheedy, Audrey Geisel and Alex Butterfield, Rebeca and Bob Page, us newbie members, Margo Schwab and Scott Johnston, and staff members including Sommelier Stan Streblow, Private Events Sales Director Ed Nesfield, Member & Community Relations Director Casey Falkner, Food & Beverage Director Frank Polinsk..

This evening benefited the Lamp of Learning Scholarship for San Diego, Augie's Quest / the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and the ClubCorp's Employee Partners Care Foundation which aids ClubCorp employees and their families by providing financial assistance in times of crisis.

To learn more about the University Club Atop Symphony Towers, please visit www.ClubCorp.com

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Alex Butterfield and Audrey Geisel with Scott Johnston and Margo Schwab

Fun Seating Nooks in the Bar Area

Stephen Sheedy with Susan and Matthew Shillingburg, and Scott Johnston

The Very Popular Bar Scene

Scott Johnston with a Smooth Martini

Wayne Riggs with Scott Johnston

Audrey Geisel aka 'Mrs. Seuss' and Margo Schwab

Scott Johnston with Alex Butterfield, the former Deputy Assistant to President Richard Nixon, years 1969 - 1973

Dave Schulz, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Arthritis Foundation San Diego Area Chapter, and friend

Double C's on the ClubCorp Ceiling....

The Party Hit all the Right Notes Starting with the Ice Sculpture and Bubbly Served!

Scott Johnston with Esperanza and David Bejarano, David is the Chief of Police for Chula Vista

Casey Falkner with Tommy Trause

Scott Johnston with Leanne Shapery

Richard Tait aka 'Santa Claus' with Margo Schwab

Rebeca and Bob Page of SD METRO Magazine

Bill and Shelley Whittaker

A Peak at some more rooms

The Media / Sports Lounge

Above and below, a new private dining / meeting room laden with desserts!

A refurbished private dining room with wine cellar and wine lockers

The Sushi Buffet!

reported by Margo Schwab

photoshopped by Scott Johnston

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Maybe one of the coolest, over-the-top weddings this year was the 9-11 marriage of Natasha Reiss and Erik Johnson. Held at Natasha's mother's (Claire's) home in La Jolla. The wedding not only featured an opera singer, dragon dancers, and fire dancers, the big surprise was The Beach Boys performing!! Over-the-top too was the bride and groom's request that in lieu of gifts, guests give to their favorite charity.... or consider their's: the Salk Institute, Bishop's School, and Wounded Warriors... Very thoughtful!

By the way Natasha's gown was by the one and only Zandra Rhodes!

Natasha, with surfboard, and Erik Johnson leading the way from the alter to the surprise performance of The Beach Boys!!

Scott Johnston all smiles with The Beach Boys!!

The happy newlyweds, Natasha and Erik Johnson enjoying their first dance as a married couple!

Best wishes you two!!

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Back in the office from a wonderful trip, but wanted to write and say thank you for sharing!!!

Love the photos, the commentary, love it all.

Thanks again.
Casey

Casey Cleveland Falkner

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The University Club atop Symphony Towers

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* Margo Schwab, more formally known as Margaret E. Schwab, has produced, written, interviewed and photographed for various media organizations since 1989. Schwab attended Holton Arms School, La Jolla Country Day School and La Jolla High School. Schwab has a B.A. from Scripps College, spent a business internship with S.A.I.C., Science Applications International Corporation, and earned a Masters of Business degree, M.B.A., from the University of San Diego by way of Claremont Graduate School . Schwab additionally took college courses from Harvard University, and Syracuse University. Schwab volunteers for numerous charity organizations. She also continues to support animal organizations and the prevention of people and animal abuse. Schwab is the editor of The Social Diary.

Margo Schwab and Scott Johnston of The Social Diary are pleased to announce partnerships with the Arthritis Foundation of San Diego County, Country Friends, the San Diego American Heart Association, and the San Diego Humane Society.

Margo Schwab and Scott Johnston are both members of the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club (Margo Schwab since 1974) and both are new members of the University Club.. Margo Schwab and Scott Johnston are also credentialed by the Chief of Police, William Lansdowne.

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For Advertising, please

your inquiry.

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Ralph Starkweather

World Class

Commercial and Portrait Photographer

credits include:

Photographing Ansel Adams

at Ansel Adam's Home.

Cassius Clay aka Mohammed Ali

....need we say more

SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND SPCA
GAINES STREET CAMPUS
5500 GAINES STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA 92110
(619) 299-7012
www.sdhumane.org

Kima would like to thank her supporters, who helped raise over $130,000

'The Social Diary is a delight to partner with!

As a result of their contributions to our organization, our 2009 Arthritis Walk event revenue increased by 50%!! I am very much looking forward to our continued partnership.'

- Andrea Muir, Development Director, Arthritis Foundation

WineSellar & Brasserie

858-450-9557

Restaurant, Gary Parker's Wine Club,

Wine Store and

~ Wednesday & Saturday wine tasting's ~

Jordan Art Couture

Animal Fashions by Jordan

909-534-1495

Where the locals go

for Homemade Pastas, Raviolis, and Sauces

Cafe Milano
711 Pearl St, La Jolla
858- 454-3806

The Social Diary

Team

Scott Johnston, Margo Schwab and Kima!