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CBC celebrates 15th

Vaults hosts cocktail party

(CLEVELAND) Thursday, May 29, 1980 marked the beginning of CBC Weekend in Cleveland. The event which kicked off this weekend-long celebration was The Vaults Cocktail Party hosted by owner Mary Norman,,, bar general manager. Bob Wallings (Big D) and bar manager, Totie.

This party was thrown not only to celebrate the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Club Cleveland bút also to honor the CBC Trustees and shareholders in town that weekend for the Club Bath Chain Association's Annual Conven-

tion.

No expense seemed to be spared in providing the guests and special friends an attractive as well as appetizing party atmosphere.

A long line of buffet tables. heavily laden with food, was set

up in the back of the bar behind a draped partition which provided. privacy for cocktail guests.

An immense cornucopia of mixed fresh vegetables dominated the buffet. Along with this feature culinary arrangement, large platters of shrimp, special meatballs, canopies and a large turkey were served. An expansive array of desserts followed.

Vaults owner, Mary Norman, familiarly known as Mother. mingled affably with her guests and made certain everyone was wined and dined in high style.

"I am very happy to be a part of the CBC's weekend and wish them every success in the future," she said after pausing to order more food brought out. "They have been good to us and I'm glad The Vaults can be a part of this special weekend."

Friends of CBC party on Sumner

(CLEVELAND) Raymond J Wolfe, a Cleveland area Trustee of the Club Bath Chain Association, Inc., hosted a Cocktail Party and Buffet at The Sumner Trucking Company May 30 for CBC Trustees and shareholders.

This event provided in-town and out-of-town Trustees. shareholders and friends an opportunity to catch up on business news and gossip as well as see this relatively new Cleveland bar

A large buffet of chicken, ham, roast beef and salads was prepared by David Wright and served throughout the evening.

Bartenders from New Dimensions scantly clad in "athletic supporters" created additional interest in cocktails and bar-talk

Later in the evening, upstairs New Dimensions was the setting for a special CBC Celebration Show featuring. Mr Tiffany Jones. Messrs. Jack Campbell jand Sheldon Hanselman hosted the show which admitted CBC cardholders free. Campbell is past president of the Chain and together with Charles (Chuck) Fleck founded Club Cleveland and the CBC Chain

Ray Wolf.

Guest performers appearing that night with Jones were Michael Kent and a belly-dancer. Basha

by Carl Hammond

Chuck Fleck

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Oscar Hagopian

Sheldon (Shelly) Hanselman

West 9th Club holds brunch.

(CLEVELAND) A Reception and Champagne Brunch at the West Ninth Street Club Baths was the featured CBC event, Saturday, May 31. This affair was hosted by both Oscar (Ozzie) Hagopian, the first Club Cleveland manager and a shareholder and Charles (Chuck) Fleck, CBC vice-president and co-founder.

The large number of guests were treated to the culinary expertise of Hagopian who had prepared scrambled eggs, sausage braised in cherry wine, chicken breasts in Tarragon cream, veal Marengo accompanied by wild rice and glazed carrots. A cheese board, fruit salad and green salad completed the menu topped off with a huge anniversary cake in honor of

CBC: Guests quenched their thirsts courtesy of a full bar service and large quantities of champagne.

Guests were also treated to the use of fine china and silver service as well as being served from silver chafing dishes. This aspect was particularly well received and brought Fleck and Hagopian many additional compliments.

Another celebration also took place at the same párty Friends and associates used the occasion to celebrate Hagopian's recent birthday with a specially prepared "male-form" cake. In place of traditional birthday candles a cherry was strategically located on the cake for the added benefit of the recipient.

Club Cleveland hosts grand finale

(CLEVELAND) The final event

of the CBC Weekend celebration took place at Club Cleveland32nd Street. An Open House was hosted by Salvatore Gliozzi (Sam). Club manager, and Ray mond Wolf, CBC Trustee. "What better way to celebrate our 15 years than by having a big party and inviting all our friends and supporters. If it weren't for these people, CBC would never have been possible," said Glozzi And friends and supporters rallied to the day

Traffic was so heavy outside the Club that Club security-man, Rade, had to be dispatched to direct cars into parking areas nearby.

This occasion also gave the management a chance to show off recent club remodeling and initiated a refurbished sundeck into the summer

A buffet was served in the Lounge at 5:00 pm although guests has been arriving long before the appointed time Over 200 people devoured massive arrays of hors d'ourves, canopies seafood and stroganoff crepes paella. Sam's famous Italan Cocktail Meatballs, salads and desserts A large 15th Anni-

versary Cake was sent to the Club by Ozzie Hagopian, manager of Club Cleveland-9th Street, who was in attendance along with many of the 9th Street Club employees.

Featured thirst quencher of the day was French '75, a concoction of Vodka, champagne and lemix So thirsty did this crowd seem that liquor and champagne could not be kept in stock Constant trips were made to replenish the liquor cache.

Spirits flowed and soared as the afternoon moved along So much so in fact that people stayed on well after the party was expected to be done.

"People are overflowing every where." said Wolf, "I can't believe these people. We're just overwhelmed that so many of them chose to come down and help us celebrate. Our thanks to everyone for supporting CBC and being with us this weekend especially. I'd like to give a special thanks to Carlos Colon who has helped with everything. His program design and other detan work have been super Many thanks to Sheldon, Sam and Ozzie for all their help too

New courier service debuts

(Cleveland) Many Greater Cleveland students (gay and straight) will be changing their cut-off levis for full dress formal wear this summer as part of Formally Yours, a new delivery servide plainting in Cleveland

time they

correct black tie none of that green or yellow tuxedo stuff for us." says Tom Villella, owner of the Formally Yours system.

"When our 'couriers' show up

One of the most important aspects of Formally Yours, is ser vice to the 400 hundred of

Greater Cleveland, better known as the Blue Book or the Social Register.

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in formal clothes that are socially create quite a stir.

festive atmosphere And we emphasize friendliness, but no drinking while on duty."

Villella says that it came as a healthy surprise when he started interviewing young people for his service that some were actu-

ally lacking in grades "While I was explaining the org«-«OM6go Coo

cated realiy it became immediately clear that I would have to give them a crash course in social graces, as well.

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