Lanam Club Inc.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Lanam Club, or "Orlando" as it was formerly known. Built in 1916 on a luxuriant hillside overlooking the winding Shawsheen River below, the original house mirrored the vision and spirit of its owner, William M. Wood, late president of the American Woolen Company. This three-story, stucco edifice done in Spanish Colonial Revival style boasts of two basements, and steel beams in critical areas. The house was designed by Perley S. Gilbert and built by Chester S. Patten in 1916.

Many items were procured from different regions of the country, including the second floor marble fireplace which came from the Fifth Avenue brownstone mansion of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. The silver light fixtures came from Tiffany's in New York. The interior features intricate hand carvings on the quartered oak panels and on the balustrades and banisters between the floors. The ceilings on the first floor are of hand molded plaster with festoons of garland and rosettes.

In 1957 "Orlando" became the Lanam Club and today is recognized as the finest business and social club in the Merrimack Valley. With its incomparably designed gardens and terraces, its irreplaceably elegant interiors and its superior food and service, the Lanam Club is an ideal location to celebrate that special occasion.

General Information

PRIVATE ROOM RENTAL CHARGES

 The above room rental charges apply to Monday-Friday and Saturday evening events. Saturday and Sunday day events (12pm-5pm) require a $250 rental fee for members and a $500 rental fee for nonmembers and a $1,500 food minimum. Friday night, Saturday and Sunday day events (12pm-5pm) requiring full use of the Club are charged a $2000.00 rental fee and a $4000.00 food minimum. Saturday night events requiring full use of the Club are charged a $2,500 rental fee and a $6000.00 food minimum.

ADDITIONAL CHARGES

A 23% Service charge for all events will be added to all food and beverage charges. The Massachusetts sales tax of 7% will be applied to all food, beverage, and private room charges. All tax-exempt organizations must provide the Club’s accounting office with a copy of their tax exempt organization certification or tax identification number. If a copy is not received by the day of the event, sales tax will be charged.

DEPOSITS

The Club requires a deposit equal to the room rental charge payable at the time of the booking to hold the event space ALL deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

BILLING

All private room events require full payment before the day of the event. The Club accepts Checks, Cash, Amex, Visa and MasterCard. Events that have full use of the Club full payment is required 3 day’s before the event.

GUARANTEE

The guaranteed number of attendees must be received by 12:00 noon 3 business days prior to an event. This number will constitute a guaranteed minimum which is not subject to reduction. If a guarantee is not received, the guaranteed minimum will be the estimate given when finalizing arrangements ten days prior to the event. The Club will be prepared to serve 5% above the number of attendees guaranteed.

BEVERAGE SERVICE

Beverages will be charged to your bill at individual drink prices. The wait staff will serve cocktails from our service bar when there are fewer than fifteen guests in attendance at an event. For parties of fifteen or more guests, a bartender will be assigned at no charge

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Alcoholic beverages will not be served to any person who is less than twenty-one years of age. Adequate proof of age may be requested. No person at an event may purchase or obtain any alcoholic beverages for persons less than twenty-one years of age. Alcoholic beverages will not be served at your function to any person who appears to be intoxicated. The staff’s decision on whether to serve a person will be final. No alcoholic beverages may be brought into the club house or into any function room by anyone except Club staff and no alcoholic beverages may be taken out of the club house.

AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT

The Club provides a variety of audio-visual equipment required for your business meetings. The equipment includes televisions, VCR’s, DVD players, LCD and overhead projectors, screens, microphone and podium, easels and flip charts. Please place your order prior to your scheduled function.

FLORAL DECORATIONS

The Club is delighted to recommend highly our florists. You may use your own florist, but all decorations must be pre-approved by the Club. No candles are allowed in the Club, with the exception of votives. No tape or nails are allowed to be used on the walls. The Club does not allow any confetti or other paper favors/glitter etc. to be thrown inside or outside the Club. Birdseed is permitted outside the Club for weddings.

ENTERTAINMENT

Musicians and entertainment may be coordinated thru the Club but we do not provide referrals on bands. Amplified music is not allowed outside, and we do ask that all indoor music be kept to a reasonable level, as The Club is in a residential neighborhood.

LINEN

Champagne colored linen and napkins are provided by the Club. Additional colored linens and napkins must be arranged through your own provider.

APPROPRIATE DRESS AND CELLULAR PHONES

The dress code in the main dining room is “business casual” Tuesday-Friday. Jackets are required on Saturday evening for gentlemen and appropriate equivalent for women. Members are responsible for advising their guests of the appropriate attire. Business casual is defined as - a collared shirt with trousers. NO t-shirts, jeans, shorts, athletic wear or sneakers are permitted in the main dining room. The dress code for the Lanam Cafe is Smart Casual: dress jeans can be worn with a collared shirt, turtleneck or t-shirt with a blazer or jacket. Shorts are permitted between Memorial day & October 1st.

TIME of EVENTS

Saturday afternoon events requiring full use of the Club must vacate the Club by 5:00 p.m. Saturday evening events must end by 11:30pm. All guests must be off the premises by 12:00am. Sunday evening events must end by 9:45pm. All guests must be off the property by 10:00pm.

LIABILITY

The Club does not assume responsibility for any damages or loss of gifts, personal articles, merchandise or equipment left in the Club prior to, during, or after a function. Liability for damages to the Club will be charged to the sponsoring member.