The Robert Benchley Society is Now Old Enough to Have a Legal Drink (Not that Stopped Us in the Past)

On March 29, 2003, the Robert Benchley Society was organized in an Irish pub on Beacon Hill, Boston. Mr. David Trumbull of Boston was elected chairman, Miss Pamela Siska of Cambridge was elected vice-chairman, Mrs. David (Sharon) Lyon of Boston was elected secretary, Mr. Dave Lyon of Boston was elected treasurer, Mr. Kevin Fitzpatrick of New York, N.Y. was elected a director.

minutes of the meeting.

Nat Benchley and Mary DiZazzo-Trumbull at the Harvard Club, May 19th

Benchley to Appear in Person, Don't Miss this Special Event

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. Mr. Benchley's grandson Nat, the star of a one-man play about his grandfather, will be our special guest. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, March 19th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

Boston Benchley Round-Up Thursday, May 19th

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, March 19th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

Boston Benchley Round-Up Thursday, April 21st

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, April 21st, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

Boston Benchley Chapter to Meet on St. Patrick's Day

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, March 17th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

Boston Benchley Chapter to Meet Thursday, February 18th

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, February 18th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

Boston Benchley Chapter to Meet Thursday

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, September 17th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

Boston Benchley Chapter Round-up Tomorrow

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, February 19th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

Celebrate the Year of the Goat with the Boston Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, February 19th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. It's also the start of Chinese New Year and Executive Sous Chef Steven Boothroyd will prepare delicious complimentary appetizers.

Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

"There is an old Chinese proverb which says: "There are more ways than one to wear out a pair of shoes," and I think it is a very good motto for each and every one of us to take as a guide for our daily lives." --Robert Benchley, from the essay "Wear-Out-a-Shoe Week," as published in My Ten Years in a Quandary and How They Grew (1936).

Boston Chapter Round-up Thursday, December 18th

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, December 18th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

MENU

Braised Short Rip and Whipped Potato Martini Glasses

Marinated Bocconcini Tasting Spoon served with Kalamata Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil Pesto

Lobster Salad Sliders with Arugula

Grilled Vegetable Risotto with Roasted Tomato, Basil, Parmigiano Cheese

Antipasti Station & Cheese Board

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Mini Cannoli's ~ Ricotta Filling

Cocktails of the Night!

Vermont Maple Northern Comfort
Vermont Ice Maple Creme, Whistle Pig Whiskey, Dash of Maple Syrup - $11

Spiced Hot Chocolate
Cinnamon Schnapps, Hot Chocolate, Whipped Cream - $6

Boston Chapter Roundup this Thursday, November 20th

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, November 20th (NOT THE 19TH AS ERRONEOUSLY STATED IN YESTERDAY'S POST), beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

Boston RBS Chapter September 18th Round-up

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, September 18th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

RBS Boston Chapter Monthly Roundup Thursday, July 17th

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, July 17th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

RBS Boston Chapter Monthly Roundup Thursday, June 19th

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, June 19th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

RBS Boston Chapter Monthly Roundup Thursday, March 20th

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, March 20th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

RBS Boston Chapter Monthly Roundup Thursday, February 20th

The Boston "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Robert Benchley Society will hold its monthly Roundup at the Downtown Harvard Club, high above Boston town on the 38th floor of One Federal Street, in the Financial District. We'll gather at the Crimson Pub on Thursday, February 20th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Dress code is informal or business casual. For more information, contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org.

Register Now for the Robert Benchley Society Annual Gathering

The Robert Benchley Society Humor Award Dinner will be held at the 11th Annual Gathering of the Robert Benchley Society, in Boston, November 22-24. CLICK HERE for details or to register.

Join Us in Boston for the Robert Benchley Society 2013 Annual Gathering

This year all events will be priced "ala carte" so you can pick and choose which to attend. Final prices and exact times are still being worked out, but here is an overview of the events.

Friday, November 22nd. Late afternoon/early evening (more-or-less end of the work day) cocktails and informal dinner at the Downtown Club House of the Harvard Club of Boston. Price = moderate.

Saturday, November 23rd. Daytime lost-cost fun activity. Evening, black-tie Awards Dinner at the Back Bay Club House of the Harvard Club of Boston. Price = expensive!

Sunday, November 24th. Late morning a moderately priced brunch. For those staying until Sunday evening the local "We've Come for the Davenport" Chapter of the Society will host a low-cost fun event -- a life drawing session -- beginners welcomed as it is directed toward non-artists.

WHERE TO STAY IN BOSTON. Contact David Trumbull at david@robertbenchley.org and he can book rooms at the Back Bay Harvard Club at less than the price of local hotels.

Robert Benchley Society Names Winners in Annual Humor Writing Competition

The Robert Benchley Society is pleased to announce the winners in the 2013 Robert Benchley Society Annual Humor Writing Competition. For the list of winners CLICK HERE. The awards will be given out by this year's judge Gina Barreca at the Annual Gathering of the Society, Friday through Saturday, November 22nd through 24th, in Boston, Massachusetts. Theme of this year's annual gathering is "You Can Always Tell a Harvard Man..."