programs and events

When his good friend, Kevin Bowser, died in the World Trade Center on 9/11 David Sylvester rode his bicycle from Washington State, across North America, to Philadelphia to honor him and raise funds for a scholarship fund. 

Upon completing that 2002 ride, he wanted do to more, much more, and next biked from Cairo to Cape Town across Africa in 2004.After recuperating from a 2006 accident with a drunk driver, he biked from Istanbul to Beijing across Asia, in 2007.After returning home, ESPN contacted him to write his story, which ended up garnering millions of hits. 

The global response to his story and words stirred David to the point that he wanted to do something more, but slightly different.He opted to ride across North America again but his twist was that he made weekly stops at various local charities along the way. 

Feeling that his life had come full-circle enough to write something special, he then took time out to write a memoir, Travelling at the Speed of Life. Join us to hear Dave tell his story. Copies of Dave’s book will be available for purchase.

Cocktails begin at 6:00pm.

Program begins at 6:30pm.

No charge to attend. 

More information coming soon!

On May 30, 2013, the inaugural Howard Mitnick Lecture will be presented by Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute  and former Louis A. Bantle  Professor of Business and Government Policy at Syracuse University. Brooks is the author of 10 books and hundreds of articles on topics ranging from the economics of the arts to military operations research. His most recent book is the New York Times bestseller The Road to Freedom: How to Win the Fight for Free Enterprise (2012) . Others include  The Battle: How the Fight between Big Government and Free Enterprise Will Shape America's Future (2010), and Gross National Happiness: Why Happiness Matters for America--and How We Can Get More of It (2008).  Before pursuing his career  in public policy, Brooks spent 12 years as a professional French hornist with  the City Orchestra of Barcelona and other ensembles.

The Howard S. Mitnick Memorial Lecture  Series is a program of the Union League's Abraham Lincoln Foundation. Created to honor the memory of  League member and ALF Trustee, Howard Mitnick, the lectures are intended to appeal to audiences interested in topics reflecting his interests in free enterprise, economics, finance, and American history.

Space is limited.  For more information or reservations, please contact Kate LaRosa, Director of Communications & Events, at 215 587 5596 or larosac@unionleague.org.

A 5-star Golf outing benefitting the Foundations of the Union League; Abraham Lincoln, Youth Work and Scholarship.

Join us for the Ninth Annual Golf Classic & Auction at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  The day includes 18 holes, lunch, cocktails, a silent and live auction and dinner. 

9:30am        Registration

10:00am      Range Opens

10:30am      Luncheon buffet on the patio

Noon             Shotgun Start

Cocktails, silent and live auction and dinner following outing.

Sponsorships and foursomes are available. For more information, please contact Kate LaRosa at 215 587 5596 or larosac@unionleague.org.

Download the Sponsorship and Registration form here.

More information coming soon!