September 2009 Program

We begin our year with a special networking session to get to know one another. You'll learn who else is out there and what they are interested in. If you've never been to an RUBPW meeting, we invite you to come fi nd out more about us. Or if you have been before, join us again and renew friendships. Either way, we'd love to see you there!

Shade is a contemporary Heights cafe serving globally inspired comfort foods. Shade is owned by Heights residents Claire Smith and Russell Murrell and has received numerous culinary awards and accolades. Smith is a Rice graduate and a member of RUBPW.

DATE:		Tuesday, September 15, 2009
TIME:		6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
LOCATION:		Shade, 250 W. 19th St. (near Yale)
COST:		$35 for members $40 for non-members
MENU:		Appetizers Shrimp and Crab Campechana with Plantain Chips Pulled Pork Tostada with Pico de Gallo and Avocado Crema Garlic Crostini with Warm Goat Cheese, Shredded Chicory and Spiced Pecans Entree (choice of):  Vegetable Plate with Chicken Fried Asparagus, Marinated Chickpeas, Swiss Chard, Polenta Fries and Roasted Wild Mushrooms Pork Chop with Braised Collard Greens, Sweet Corn Polenta, Garlic Sauce and Tomato Pepper Jam Fried Chicken Breast with Gruyere Mac & Cheese, Sautéed Broccolini and Tomato Salad Grilled King Salmon with Texas Peaches, Cucumber Salad, Arugula, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Balsamic Reduction, Olive Oil and Toasted Almonds Dessert Trio “Cookie” Plate with Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding, Tea Cakes, Chocolate Torte with Pistachio Ice Cream Coffee and tea are included. Attendees may purchase alcohol separately. Street parking is available.
RSVP:		By September 12 at noon, by email (preferred) or Kristy Gabrielova at 713-397-6765.

2009-2010 Officers

President: Jill Thompson Shull ’01
Treasurer: Suzanne Thomas ’73
Vice President, Speakers: Sharon Keith ’79
Vice President, External: Stephanie Rudd ’76
Vice President, External: Laurell Kurtzman ’89
Director: Corrinn Davis ’01