President’s Message
On September 3rd, thirty people gathered at Lucy Ho’s for a wonderful meal and discussion led by our Chinese guests from Beijing who were here lecturing at the Oceanography department by the invitation of Jack Winchester.  Current events, pollution, research and social issues were lively topics.

The University Club is off to a great start because the next evening on September 4th, at least 125 members and friends gathered, despite Hurricane Earl, at the pleasant and elegant President’s box in the University Center to renew old friendships and to meet new faculty at our Annual Welcoming Reception.  All three scholarship recipients were introduced, and we visited with them.   Many thanks to Homer Ooten, our new Vice President, and to all who helped make this evening such a success by providing food, flowers and manning the interest group tables.  A special thanks to all of those members who called and invited our new faculty!!! Around 60 people joined us for a very nice Newcomers’ party on September 25th.  Warm thanks go to Jehanne and Zach Fisk for hosting it at their house.  I would like to also recognize all the efforts of Kathy and Bill Landing as they organized the party, contacted newcomers and served the drinks.  Many thanks also to our own Faculty Jazz and Blues  Band, in which Bill plays, who entertained us superbly and to all the people who provided the refreshments.
Thanks to Provost Larry  Abele for hosting our Fall Wednesday  Social September 9th in the new Pepper Building lobby.
There are many activities planned for this year—including our Halloween Costume and Chili Party at Neddy and DeWitt Sumners coming up October 29th. After that will be the FSU Opera with “Don Giovanni” on November 13th followed by the  the Holiday Reception on December 4th!!!!!  If you haven’t joined yet, send your dues to Cindy Wise so you can be included with the membership list coming in the next newsletter.

Sherry Hart

Bewitching Halloween
Potluck – Chili Costume Supper

Thursday, October 29 – 6:30 PM
Home of Neddy & DeWitt Sumners
650 East Sixth Avenue

Sixty-six costumed revelers are asked to bring enough meat or meatless chili to serve four and one of the following side dishes: an hors d’œvre, green salad, garlic bread,brownies or cookies. Beverages will be provided by the Club. Reservations and food sign-up deadline is Monday, October 19. Please call Neddy Sumners at 224-0096.
Wicked Committee:
Max Carraway, Homer Ooten and DeWitt Sumners

Opera
Join the University Musical Associates for an informative pre-opera lecture in Lindsey Recital Hall at 6:30 PM.. Please call Diane Stuart at 893-3466 for more information and to reserve your tickets at approx. $14.00 in a block seating.

Friday, November 13 – 7:30 PM
Mozart’s Don Giovanni
Ruby Diamond Auditorium

World Events
“A common currency for the European Community – Some possible consequences“
Presented by Stefan Norrbin, Professor in Economics at FSU.

Sunday, October 25 – 7:30 PM
At the home of Inga Fahs-Gielisse & Peter Gielisse
5667 Santa Anita Drive in Dublin Downs Please RSVP to Annelise Leysieffer at 893-1272

The University Club Scholarship Fund
The University Club has awarded three $500 scholarships for the Fall 1998 semester. The recipients are:

Brian Anthony, a senior majoring in Dietetics
Samuel Gruber, a senior majoring in Social Work, who hopes to work as a drug counselor
Paula Williams, a senior majoring in Social Work, who hopes to work in Child & Family Services

We want to thank all of you for your generous donations that have so far reached more than $900. We would like to give at least three if not four scholarships in the Spring semester.


Membership
The membership drive has by now reached about 140 members. We are still short 100 so please submit your dues upon receipt of this newsletter so Cindy Wise can update the roster for the next newsletter that is to be mailed by mid-November.
Dues are still $12.00 ($8.00 for retirees) per household. Please send your check for your dues with a contribution, if you wish, to The University Club Scholarship Fund, made out to The University Club and mail it to:
Cindy Wise, 3318 Northshore Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Please indicate your name(s) as you want it (them) listed on the roster, address, phone and department or other association.


Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
“Einstein ohne Gleichungen”
by Hans Plendl

Friday, October 23 – 7:30 PM
At the home of Audrey Wilson, 2302 Don Andres

Please RSVP to Ursel Homann at 386-2012


The Table Française interest group is in need of a new chair- person. Please call Annelise Leysieffer at 893-1272 if you would be willing to help out in any way.