In This Issue - Penn Club of New York

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November 2009
THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK
Getting Into Business School |
Monday, November 2nd, 7:00 p.m. Most applicants
In This Issue
2 General Manager’s Corner
2 Real Estate Investing Panel
3 Book Group Luncheon
3 Class Happy Hours
4 Alzheimer’s Awareness Event
6 Intra Clubs
6 Pink Slip Tuesday
7 Wine Dinner
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Networking
Drinks
Learning
Dining
Healthy
Snacks
Entertainment
Don’t miss Stone Crab Week!
See page 7 for details.
See E-HapPENNings for
information about our Abigail
Disney event on November 9th
and our New York Philharmonic
Theatre Evening on January 12th!
to the top business schools are qualified to attend.
For example, the average applicant to the Stanford
Graduate School of Business has scored close to a
700 on the GMAT. With acceptance rates as low as
10-15% at some top schools, how do you ensure that
your application will rise to the top of this highly
qualified pool? This event offered by Stacy Blackman
Consulting will help you answer this question. Some
of the topics covered include:
•What the top schools are looking for
•Answers to practical questions such as who to select
as a recommender, which schools to apply to and
whether to plan a school visit
•Common application mistakes to avoid
•Dispelling business school application myths
•Real life applicant case studies
•Practical advice to help you get started
Linda Fairstein on Law and
Literature: Discussion and
Signing |
Tuesday, November 17th, 7:00 p.m. USA TODAY
labeled former prosecutor Linda
Fairstein “a champion teller of
detective tales… Long before sex
crimes became everyday fictional
fare on America’s favorite cop shows,
Fairstein was in court and on the
streets working ripped-from-theheadline cases.”
Fairstein, a Vassar graduate (’69), a lawyer (University
of Virginia ’72) and an internationally best-selling
crime novelist, ran the pioneering Sex Crimes Prosecution Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney’s
Office for almost three decades. She is the author of
eleven crime novels in the Alexandra Cooper series, which have been
translated into more than a dozen
languages, and of a non-fiction
work—Sexual Violence: Our War
Against Rape—which was a New
York Times Notable Book of the
year in 1994.
Katie Malachuk is the author of
You’re Accepted: Lose the Stress. Discover
Yourself. Get into the College That’s
Right for you and the forthcoming You’re Accepted: An Enlightened
Approach to Getting into Top MBA
Programs (March 2010). She received
her BA from Harvard and MBA from Stanford. She
taught third grade as a Teach For America teacher and
also served as TFA’s national director of admissions.
She has worked for a top-tier management consulting
firm and an education focused start-up. Most recently,
she has been an MBA admissions consultant with
Stacy Blackman Consulting. Katie also teaches yoga at
Yoga Works and Equinox and is a certified life coach
focusing on career transitions.
$15 per member and $30 per guest by October 30th
at noon. $25 per member and $40 per guest walk-in.
For reservations, e-mail [email protected] or fax
212.403.6621 or RSVP online.
The latest book in the series is this year’s Lethal Legacy,
in which Fairstein explores the treasures —and the
dark side of rare book and map collectors—of the
famed New York Public Library. The thriller was both
critically acclaimed and a New York Times bestseller.
Fairstein will discuss her dual career, from law to
literature, describing the ground-breaking work of her
unit in legislative reform and the practical innovations
that changed the way sexual assault and domestic
violence cases are investigated in this country. Her
fictional protagonist, Alex Cooper, has Fairstein’s job
and mirrors her professional passion for the fascinating work that formed the basis for both fact and
fictional storytelling.
Linda Fairstein is a commentator for the major television networks and cable news, has won numerous
awards for both her legal career and her literary success. She lives with her husband, Justin Feldman, in
Manhattan and on Martha’s Vineyard.
$35 plus tax and service charge per member and $50
plus tax and service charge per guest by November
16th at noon, $45 plus tax and service charge for member walk-ins and $50 plus tax and service charge for
guest walk-ins. Includes signed book. For reservations,
e-mail [email protected] or fax 212.403.6621 or
RSVP online.
All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail ([email protected]), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.
November marks the beginning of some of the busiest
months on the Penn Club’s calendar. The Clubhouse will
be filled with events, and our overnight rooms will be in
great demand. If you are making plans to stay at the Penn
Club during this busy season, I encourage you to make
your reservations as early as possible. This will give us
the greatest opportunity to accommodate you. I would
like to once again remind you that it is the Club’s policy
to allow no more than 25% of our overnight rooms to be
occupied by non-members. This policy was established
by the House Committee several years ago to ensure that
our members have the advantage of having their room
requests granted.
Corner
GENE R A L
MANAG E R ’S
In addition, I want to once again mention that our banquet
spaces get heavy usage at this time of year. If you are
planning to host a holiday gathering for family, friends or
associates, we would love the opportunity to assist you
with your needs. Our banquet team has a great reputation
for service and culinary excellence. Since our spaces do
fill up quickly at this time of year, I urge you to make your
plans with our Catering Department as soon as possibly.
One other tradition that has become a true part of the
Penn Club culture is our Penn Club Employees Holiday
Fund. The Fund solicits your donations for distribution to
all of our employees. As you are all aware, the Penn Club
does not permit individual tipping, so this is your oncea-year opportunity to reward our award winning loyal
and dedicated team members for the outstanding service
they provide throughout the year. Over the years, through
good times and bad, the Fund has continued to grow,
and we have been able to give each employee a larger
share than the year before. This distribution is shared by
all of our staff members, with the exception of the senior
management team. I do hope that your generosity will
continue when you consider this year’s pledge. I want to
thank you in advance for your thoughtful expression of
appreciation to the Penn Club Employees Holiday Fund.
There are a couple of seasonal events that have become
very popular Penn Club traditions. The first of these is our
annual Thanksgiving Feast. This is a great opportunity
to celebrate Thanksgiving with all of the traditional
trimmings. Your Club offers a bright and comfortable
environment for a true gourmet experience. The second
not-to-be-missed event is our annual Members’ Holiday
My staff and I look forward to being a part of your continuing Penn Club experience throughout this busy and
wonderful season. We are committed to providing you
with an outstanding Platinum Club experience. We hope
to see you often at the Penn Club, your home-away-fromhome in New York.
—Peter M. Homberg, CCM
Real Estate Investing
Panel |
Monday, November 23rd, 6:30 p.m. Join the Real
Estate Investing Intra Club for the 3rd Annual
Real Estate Panel at the Penn Club. In response
to current trends in the New York City real
estate market, our panel of experts will discuss
the fundamentals of and opportunities in today’s
distressed market.
Robert Knakal, Chairman, Massey Knakal:
Robert Knakal, W’84, is Chairman and Founding Partner of Massey Knakal Realty Services, a
full service property sales firm. To date, Massey
Knakal has closed over 3,500 transactions having a market value in excess of $11 billion. Mr.
Knakal has been personally responsible for the
sale of more than 1000 buildings worth over
$5.8 billion.
Howard Kozloff, Director of Operations, Hart
Howerton: Howard Kozloff, C ’97, is Director
of Operations and Manager of Development
Strategies at Hart Howerton, an international
development advisory, planning and design
firm. Howard’s real estate development experi-
ence includes participation in acquisitions and
entitlements for approximately $500 million in
development value in mixed-use and urban infill
projects. Howard is also widely published and
is currently a Lecturer in Urban Studies at the
University of Pennsylvania.
Alan Lawrence, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP: Alan Lawrence, Penn Law
’90, is a partner in the Corporate Department
of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. He
represents institutional lenders and funds in all
aspects of commercial real estate financings and
restructurings and has special expertise in the
representation of investment banks and other
lenders in the origination and securitization
of real estate loans and the representation of
lending institutions and debt funds in the sale,
acquisition, financing and restructuring of loans
secured directly and indirectly by commercial
properties. Cathy Marcus, Managing Director, Prudential
Real Estate Investors: Cathy Marcus is PRISA’s
Portfolio Manager, and is involved in all aspects
of managing the fund including portfolio strategy, investment decisions and management of
Welcome New September Members
Jereme Bivins, MBE
Michael J. Callahan
Matthew M. Capers
Judith Carroll
Marco Louis Cerino
Christophe Charlier
Networking
Joel C. Coleman
Lois M. Coleman
Emerson Louis Coleman, Jr.
Robert M. DeDio, MD, FACS
Peter Detkin
Ngozi Pascal Dozie
Learning
Party. This complimentary event is a great way to enjoy
the seasonal cheer with your fellow members, and is
sure to boost your festive mood. Both of these events are
highlighted in this issue of HapPENNings as well as in our
on-line newsletter, e-HapPENNings.
Emily Fabre
Mark V. Ferraro
Vivian L. Gadsden
Carol Ann Hoppes Gelder
Mark S. Gelder
Raj L. Gollamudi
Healthy
Ryan Greene
Stephen H. Halem
Jonathan Marshall Harris
Michael He
Sophie Hoas
Kenneth R. Hopson
Entertainment
Emmett B. Hume
Shuo Jiang
Crystal Ann Johns
Jane M. Kamp
Lisa Marie Kiely
Mark Stephen Kiely
Ranjit Kohli
Drinks
the PRISA team. PRISA is a commingled, openended core fund with Gross Assets of $11 billion
as of 6/30/09. Cathy holds a BSE degree in Real
Estate Finance and Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School and a Master
of Science degree in Real Estate Investment and
Development from New York University.
Frank L. Sullivan, Jr., Managing Director and
Founding Partner, ING Clarion: Frank L. Sullivan, Jr., WG ’71, is a private market Portfolio
Manager responsible for separate account portfolio management. Additionally, Mr. Sullivan is
the Chairman of ING Clarion Capital, the fixed
income manager affiliate of ING Clarion, and
has oversight responsibilities for debt procurement for all portfolios. He joined ING Clarion
in 1984 and began working in the real estate
industry in 1971. Mr. Sullivan is a member of
the Pension Real Estate Association, the Urban
Land Institute, and the International Council of
Shopping Centers.
$15 per member and $30 per guest by November
20th at noon. $25 per member and $40 per guest
walk-in. For reservations, e-mail [email protected] or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.
Jonathan Niles Maack
Madge McKeithen
Ian S. Miller
Aristides N. Montes-Amaya
Theodore A. Polan
Jennifer Portland
Robert Postal
Dining
Adrienne Alane Price
Samuel D.T. Rabinowitz
Jessica Erin Stempel
Toshiko Suzuki
Yoshihisa Suzuki
James W. Thomas
Tas Tobias
Snacks
Evan J. Weiner, M.D.
Edward D. Yun
in memoriam
Adele Rebell
E V E N TS AT T H E PE N N C LU B
Annual Holiday Party!
Monday, December 14th, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Spirited Celebration at Your
Club! Get in the spirit of the Holidays at your Home Away from Home in
New York City! After a day at the office or shopping for someone special,
plan to join your friends at the Penn Club and attend the Annual Member
Holiday Party. Enjoy a fabulous complimentary selection of drinks and hors
d’oeuvres while mingling with fellow members in the Main Dining Room.
Don’t forget to pick up a new unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots
campaign of the United States Marine Corps and bring it to the party.
For reservations, e-mail [email protected] or fax 212.403.6621, so
that the club can plan accordingly (limit one guest per member—please
include name).
South African Wine Tasting |
Wednesday, November 11th, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Add some
sophistication to your week, expand your wine palette, and
make new friends. The Young Alumni Committee of the Penn
Club invites you to a wine tasting! Event targeted for classes
1995-2005 but all are welcome. You won’t want to miss this fun
evening of wine tasting education designed especially for young
alumni (This will not be a traditional sit down affair, but rather a mix of
socializing and learning). For HALF THE PRICE of regular Penn Club
wine events enjoy a variety of selected wines and cheeses!
Sam Timberg of Cape Classics will be showcasing four fun South African
wines. Cape Classics, the preeminent US importer of the Cape’s vinous
treasures, brings the crème de la crème of South Africa’s wine industry to the
American market. With a focus solely on South African wine, Cape Classics
is committed to providing customers with a unique range of selections that
are exciting and delicious and that offer outstanding value. Cheers! $35 plus tax and gratuity per member and $45 plus tax and gratuity per guest
by November 9th at noon, $45 plus tax and gratuity for member walk-ins and
$55 plus tax and gratuity for guest walks-ins. For reservations, e-mail events@
pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621.
Book Group Luncheon
A Trumpet in the Wadi |
by Sami Michael
Monday, November 16th, noon. Set in Haifa just before the
CL ASS( Y ) Happy
Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982, this spirited, bittersweet
novel captures the Arab-Israeli conflict in microcosm. The
Beer and Cocktails–Young Alumni Happy Hour |
Thursday, November 19th, 6:00–10:00 p.m. Attention Young
Alumni! Enjoy our dollar Yuengling drafts and $4 cocktail specials in
the Grill Room. The Penn Club offers young alumni both beer and liquor
specials at our extended Young Alumni Happy Hours. Class of 2000s
Happy Hours are every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:00-10:00 p.m.
and feature seasonal drink specials.
Please RSVP for headcount purposes: [email protected] or fax
212.403.6621 or RSVP online.
seaside city is home to a family of Christian Arabs: irascible Elias, the patriarch; his busy daughter-in-law, Umm-Huda; and her fatherless daughters,
the beautiful Mary and her older, deplorably still unwed sister Huda. Also
living in their crowded building in the wadi, or Arab quarter, is newcomer
Alex, short in stature but well-muscled, a Russian-Jewish immigrant who
plays his trumpet soulfully in the building’s rooftop shed. His music,
patience and remarkable physique awaken the interest of reticent Huda,
while Mary rejects the advances of Zuhair, the son of their shady Muslim
landlord, for the security of plodding Wahid, her Muslim cousin. A trip
taken by the two couples to the Red Sea resort of Eilat is an uproarious
highlight, and a visit by Huda and Alex to a nursing home to see Alex’s
ailing but tyrannical mother is a striking set-piece. The translation is occasionally stiff, and Michael tends toward over-explanation, but the novel
deals cleverly and humorously with complicated relationships. Against the
tragic backdrop of current events, the willingness of Michael’s characters to
ignore the strictures of individual religious beliefs and to shun fanaticism,
is refreshing, though perhaps increasingly hard to credit.
Please join us over a catered lunch as Isabel Katzin leads discussion. Isabel
holds a Master’s Degree and has studied in the US, Paris, and Israel.
Formerly an English and French teacher, she has been a professional book
group discussion leader for over 18 years and currently leads 28 groups.
$49 plus tax and service charge per member and $54 plus tax and service charge
per guest by November 13th at noon, $54 plus tax and service charge for member walk-ins and $59 plus tax and service charge for guest walk-ins. Includes book
discussion and full buffet luncheon with coffee/tea and dessert. For reservations,
e-mail [email protected] or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.
out-of-club event
John Lennon and the Beatles New York
Walking Tour—Marking Anniversary
of Lennon’s Death |
Sunday, December 6th at 11:45 a.m. To mark the upcoming anniversary of his
death, a walking tour celebrating his life. Tour contrasts sites associated with
Lennon’s confining Beatlemania era of the early 60s with those of New York
in the 70s he found so liberating. A dozen stops, including the Dakota,
Carnegie Hall, the tunnel the Beatles used to escape their fans, and Strawberry Fields, serve as a backdrop to the telling of some lesser known stories
and anecdotes about this modern legend and New Yorker. Meeting place to
be provided. Sponsored by NYC Discovery Walking Tours.
$18 per person. For reservations, e-mail [email protected] or fax
212.403.6621 or RSVP online two weeks in advance of event.
HOURS!
MONTHLY HAPPY HOURS: Mark your calendar to meet & connect with members over $2 draft specials!
Specials are available from 6 to 9 p.m., however, please plan to arrive between 6:30 and 7:30pm to maximize
your chances of running into old friends and making new ones. ➤ Additionally, if you are interested in
organizing and facilitating the gatherings, please let us know. We want to recruit at least three leaders per
class decade to promote these events and help attendees network at each monthly session.
• Class of 1970s-and-Before Happy Hour: Every 2nd Thursday of the month in the Franklin Living Room (Nov 12th)
• Class of 1980s Happy Hour: Every 4th Thursday of the month in the Grill Room (Nov 19th in lieu of Thanksgiving)
• Class of 1990s Happy Hour: Every 1st Thursday of the month in the Grill Room (Nov 5th)
Please RSVP for headcount purposes: [email protected] or fax 212-403-6621 or RSVP online.
All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail ([email protected]), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.
E V E N TS AT T H E PE N N C LU B
Scientific Update On Alzheimer’s Drug
Discovery |
Monday, November 30th, 6:30 p.m. The Scientific Update at the Penn
Club will be an evening of learning and dialogue to raise awareness for
the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation* (ADDF). One of the most
devastating forms of memory loss is Alzheimer’s disease, an irreversible
and progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Today, Alzheimer’s is the second most-feared illness in America,
following cancer, and may affect as many as five million Americans. As the
baby-boom generation moves through retirement, that number could soar
to more than 11 million by 2040, and have a huge economic impact on
America’s already fragile healthcare system. There is now genuine reason
to be optimistic about the future of Alzheimer’s disease, and Dr. Fillit will
share this hope with the Penn Club members.
*The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation is a public charity founded by
Leonard and Ronald Lauder to rapidly accelerate the discovery and develop-
ment of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias
and cognitive aging. We award grants to leading scientists conducting breakthrough drug discovery research. ADDF uses a venture philanthropy model
to bridge the worldwide funding gap between basic research and later-stage
development, using any return on investment to support new research.
Howard Fillit, MD, a geriatrician and neuroscientist, is the
founding Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of
Aging (ISOA), an Estée Lauder family foundation founded
in 1998, and the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
(ADDF), an affiliated public charity founded in 2004. The
foundations share a common mission of accelerating drug
discovery for Alzheimer’s disease through venture philanthropy. Since
1998, ISOA has provided over $29MM to over 170 academic and biotechnology programs in 12 countries.
$15 per member and $30 per guest by November 25th at noon. $25 per
member and $40 per guest walk-in. For reservations, e-mail [email protected] or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.
Out- of- C lub Event s
NoLIta Ethnic
Food Tour |
Saturday, November 14th, 3:30 p.m. Join City
Food Tours, www.cityfoodtours.com, on a
Saturday afternoon for this easy walking tasting
tour of one of the most diverse neighborhoods
in Manhattan. Come with an appetite for Banh
Mi sandwiches, Mexican, Middle Eastern and
Italian savory bites, hand made chocolate truffles,
cheesecake and more. Stay after the tour for
shopping in SoHo or sipping wine in Little Italy.
$48.50 per member, $53.50 per guest. For reservations, e-mail [email protected] or fax
212.403.6621 or RSVP online by October 30th at noon.
NYC Walking Tours |
Macabre Greenwich Village
Sunday, November 1st, 1:00 p.m. Murders,
hangings, hauntings, explosions, missing persons,
and ghosts! MEET: Washington Arch, 5th Ave.
south of 8th St.
Grand Central Terminal—
”Crossroads of a Million Private Lives”
Saturday, December 5th, 1:00 p.m. Monument
to movement, a thrilling symbol of New York’s
commerce, physical dynamism, and intellectual
energy. MEET: Inside the GCT entrance at Park
Avenue (under the bridge over 42nd St.)
Joyce Gold, instructor of Manhattan history at
the New School and New York University, conducts these walks. With a M.A. in Metropolitan
Studies from NYU, she has contributed to the
Encyclopedia of New York City.
$15; $12 for ages 62+ cash at time of tour. For
reservations, email [email protected] or fax
212.403.6621 or RSVP online.
Networking
Learning
Private Event at
Tesla Motors Showroom
Gallery |
Tuesday, November 3rd, 7–9:00 p.m. Location: 511
W 25th Street, NYC, Tesla Showroom Gallery.
Get a ride in the hottest & coolest car on the
road—100% Electric Supercar Tesla Roadster!
Please join us for a private event at the Tesla Motors New York Showroom Gallery for a presentation by Joe Powers, Northeast Sales Manager, who
will discuss the technology and business model
behind one of the most interesting start-ups of this
decade. Following the presentation there will be a
Q & A session. At this special event, you will have
an opportunity take a ride in the new Tesla Roadster. Beverages will be provided.
About Tesla Motors: At the core of Tesla Motors is
the belief that an electric car need not be a driving
sacrifice. We have brought the best of the automotive and technology worlds together to permanently
bury the image of an electric car as a step backwards in performance, efficiency, or design. Our
key technology is the 100% electric powertrain,
which propels us in the present and simultaneously
establishes a foundation for our future models. We
set out to forever alter perceptions of electric vehicles and to make electric cars a viable alternative.
We have produced a car that is at once beautiful
and exciting to drive, along with being the most
efficient production automobile on the planet.
The Tesla/University of Pennsylvania & Wharton connection: Elon Musk, W ‘97, has been a
co-founder of PayPal, which he and his partners
sold to eBay for $1.5 billion; and rocket builder
SpaceX, which aims to commercialize the launching of payloads into orbit. He is also an initial
investor in electric-car pioneer Tesla Motors,
Healthy
Entertainment
Drinks
where he designs cars in addition to guiding the
business; and solar energy company SolarCity,
which sells and services solar energy equipment.
$15 per member and $30 per guest by November 2nd
at noon. No walk-ins. For reservations, e-mail events@
pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.
Riccardo Muti Conducts
at the New York
Philharmonic |
Thursday, November 19th, 6:00 p.m. dinner; 7:30
p.m. show
Liszt: Les Préludes, Symphonic Poem No. 3, after A.
de Lamartine (1851)
Elgar: In the South (Alassio), Concert Overture
(1903-4)
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (selections)
$117.95 per person plus tax and service charge includes
dinner in the Club and show. Final sale. Member must
be present to sign at dinner. For reservations, email
[email protected] or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP
online by November 1st at noon.
Wine and Chocolate
Tasting Tour |
Tuesday, December 8th, 5:45 p.m. Join City Food
Tours, www.cityfoodtours.com, on this deliciously decadent Wine and Chocolate Tasting Tour on
Manhattan’s elegant Upper West Side. We can’t
think of a better way to end a day than this 2 and
a half hour walking tour. You’ll sip fine wines,
taste fine chocolates and enjoy some savory tastes
as well. Treat yourself to a mini indulgence!
$51.50 per member, $56.50 per guest. For reservations,
e-mail [email protected] or fax 212.403.6621 or
RSVP online two weeks in advance of event.
Dining
Snacks
RICH: The Rise and Fall of
American Wealth Culture
Signing with Larry Samuel |
January 5th, 6:30p.m. As Americans, we have been
taught to be obsessed with money and the people who
have it. We are curious about what they buy, where
they vacation, and what separates them from the rest
of us. Rich: The Rise and Fall of American Wealth
Culture (Amacom, 2009) puts the American obsession
with all things money into much-needed perspective
and context, exposing the origins of the upper class.
The book traces the history of the American rich
from 1920 up to today, examining the who, what,
when, where, and why of the wealthy elite. With its
hundreds of compelling, real-life stories, RICH offers
a fascinating window into this world few ever see,
and explores the rise of the first mass affluent class in
America and the virtual demise of Old Money as we
knew it. Enlightening and often surprising, RICH
gives us a deeper understanding of our country’s
wealthiest and most enigmatic class.
Larry Samuel is the founder of Culture Planning
LLC, a Miami- and New York-based resource helping
organizations market to the wealthy. He has been a
leading cultural consultant to Fortune 500 companies
and major advertising agencies since 1990.
$15 per member and $30 per guest by January 4th at
noon. $25 per member and $40 per guest walk-in. For
reservations, e-mail [email protected] or fax
212.403.6621 or RSVP online.
Social Media 102 |
Monday, January 11th, 7:00 p.m. In this panel we’ll
discuss specific features of social networks that are
particularly useful to generate business. How has
growing your business online worked in practice
across various fields like real estate and law? How do
you separate your personal online presence? And,
Events
INTERCLUB
Please note that walk-ins will be required to show Club ID at the door at all interclub events. All Inter-Ivy events require the same proper club attire expected
at the Penn Club (no jeans or sneakers). Thanks!
Harvard Club
(27 West 44th Street)
Friday Night Movie |
Friday, November 6th, 7:00 p.m. Registration/Reception, 7:30
p.m. Films. The Harvard Club is the perfect spot for a movie
date. Bring a spouse or a friend...or come alone and meet
someone new! Curtain time is 7:30 p.m., so you’ll have plenty
of time for a relaxed dinner at the Club beforehand... and our
Prix Fixe dinner is the best deal in town!
maybe most importantly, how do you manage the
time you spend devoted to social media? Come hear
experts speak about how they have leveraged social
networks to increase business.
$24 plus tax and service charge per member and $34 plus
tax and service charge per guest by January 8th at noon,
$34 plus tax and service charge for member walk-ins and
$44 plus tax and service charge for guest walk-ins. Includes
snacks and beverage. For reservations, e-mail events@
pennclubny.org or fax 212-403-6621 or RSVP online.
Young Alumni Flash Dating |
Tuesday, January 19th, 7:00 p.m. Ready, Set, Date! Speed
dating is the most exciting and efficient way to meet
multiple eligible Ivy League singles in one night! Join
the Young Alumni Committee for Flash Dating, where
busy professionals will have the opportunity to meet,
date and move on. Each “date” lasts about five minutes
and then the next date will begin. Whether it’s a fizzle
or a sizzle, it’s over in a flash and you get to chat up
another attractive, intelligent lady or gent. Sign up with
a friend of the opposite sex to guarantee your spot. If
you’d like to sign up without a friend, we’ll place you on
a waitlist until we have an equal ratio of men to women.
$15 members, $24 guests. Reservations required by
January 12th. Space is limited, so sign up early! Target
age group is 21-34. For reservations, e-mail events@
pennclubny.org or fax 212-403-6621 or RSVP online.
Angela Duckworth Speaks |
Wednesday, January 20th, 6:30p.m. Co-sponsored by
Penn NYC. We welcome Penn Psychology Professor
Angela Lee Duckworth for a presentation on Grit:
Perseverance and Passion for Long-term Goals. Grit
distinguishes top performers from their equally talented peers. During this event, Professor Duckworth
will review the role of grit in determining achievement and explore how grit can be precisely measured,
its relation to measures of talent, and what seems to
contribute to its development.
The Road To Wellville. Think there are some strange ideas
circulating in the health care debate today? Take a look inside
the Battle Creek Sanitarium, led by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg,
a century ago! ABC News opined “all health breaks out in this
outrageous comedy romp!” With Anthony Hopkins, Matthew
Broderick, Bridget Fonda, John Cusack, and Dana Carvey. Based
on the novel by T. Coraghessan Boyle. R. 120 minutes.
Cost: Option 1: Enjoy a pre-screening dinner at the Club
(menu prices), see the movie free and then enjoy dessert at
no additional charge. Option 2: $18 per person, including prefilm snacks, movie, dessert, tax, and service.
Sunday Afternoon Family Movie |
Sunday, November 8th, 2:00 p.m. Registration, 2:30 p.m.
Films. Looking for something to do with the kids — or
grandkids — on the weekends this fall? Come to the Club for
brunch... then see a classic, family-friendly movie for free! The
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Monday, February 1st
Social Media 103
Wednesday, February 3rd
Progressive Networking Dinner
Thursday, February 4th
Class of 1990s Happy Hour
Monday, February 8th
RockStep Dance Class
Tuesday, February 9th
Feb Club
Thursday, February 11th
Class of 1970s and Before Happy Hour
Friday, February 12th
Pre Valentines Day Dinner
Friday – Saturday, February 12th-14th
Valentine’s Day Specials in the Grill Room
Monday, February 15th
Presidents Day
Thursday, February 18th
C’ 2000s Happy Hour
Monday, February 22nd
Book Group Luncheon
Tuesday, February 23rd
Power of Small Book Signing
Thursday, February 25th
Class of 1980s Happy Hour
Social and Professional Networking Series
$15 per member and $30 per guest by
January 19th at noon. $25 per member
and $40 per guest walk-in. For reservations,
e-mail [email protected] or fax 212403-6621 or RSVP online.
show starts at 2:30 p.m., so please arrive early
enough to finish eating beforehand.
Fra Diavolo. A Laurel & Hardy classic. Based
on the operetta, Ollie gets himself in trouble
impersonating Fra Diavolo, the infamous Italian
brigand, while Stan amazes everyone with his
kneesie-earsie-nosie routine. Great comic acting, great music. Unrated, but G. 90 minutes.
Cost: Brunch at $35 for adults (includes 1
mimosa or certain other drinks), $21 for children
ages 3 through 11; both prices plus tax and
service. Sunday brunch is optional and the
movies are free but there will be no pre-film
snacks or soft drinks, no after film desserts. For
reservations, e-mail [email protected] or
fax 212-403-6621 or RSVP online.
All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail ([email protected]), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.
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MEMBERSHIP
Join an Intra Club!
Intra Clubs (special interest groups within the club) are a
way for you to get to know your fellow Penn Club members. For more information about joining or starting an
Intra Club, please e-mail [email protected].
Penn Women in Business
Intra Club |
Monday, November 23rd, 6:15 p.m. PWIB’s goal is to
assist women in meeting their professional goals whether
it be through exploring business issues, using problemsolving techniques, or making introductions. Please
contact Intra Club Captain Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02,
([email protected]) to RSVP or learn more.
Real Estate Investment Intra Club |
Monday, November 23rd, 6:30 p.m. The
Real Estate Investment Intra Club’s mission is
to educate and support the professionals and
leaders of real estate investment firms through training
and networking opportunities. Please contact Intra Club
Captain Lauren Davidson, (Lauren.davidson@grubb-ellis.
com) to RSVP or learn more.
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Hedge Fund Investing Intra Club |
Monday, November 9th, 6:15 p.m. Come
discuss issues and provide information, education
and research on latest trends in hedge funds,
including fund of funds. Hedge funds are unregistered
private investment partnerships, funds or pools that may
invest and trade in many different markets, strategies,
and instruments and are not subject to the same regulatory requirements as mutual funds. Please contact Intra
Club Captain Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02, ([email protected]) to RSVP or learn more.
Risk Management Intra Club |
Monday, November 16th, 7:00 p.m. Open to those
early in their careers, late in their careers and in between,
the Risk Management Intra Club seeks to connect
practitioners in Credit, Market, and Operations Risk. This
club will be a meeting place to exchange ideas, seek
advice and stay abreast of the Risk Management field.
We will hold meetings and events to engage members
and expose them to the various facets of the profession.
Members will have an active role in helping select those
topics that deserve special attention or are pertinent
to the times. Please contact Intra Club Captain Gonzalo
Briceño, SEAS ‘02, ([email protected]) to
RSVP or learn more.
Architecture and Business Development
Intra Club |
Wednesday, November 11th, 6:30 p.m. If you are
a design professional, are interested in design, or have
an interest in business innovation, please join us for
the inaugural meeting of the Architecture and Business
Development Intra Club. The group is working to enable
design professionals to flourish in an adverse economic
environment, by bringing together experts in business
management and members of the design community,
with the objective of developing practical tools and techniques to improve performance and results in the design
fields. Please contact Intra Club Captain Randall Knox
([email protected]) to RSVP or learn more.
Chinese Business and Investment
Intra Club |
Wednesday, November 11th, 6:30 p.m. Join the Penn
Club’s intra club for conversation about Chinese finance
and investment in the living room on the 2nd Wednesday
of each month. Lin will lead intermediate/advanced
discussion surrounding business and investment. Please
contact Intra Club Captain Lin Yuan (lyuan2003@gmail.
com) to RSVP or learn more.
PENNdulum Social Action Intra Club |
Wednesday, November 11th, 7:00 p.m. PENNdulum
social action intra club “swings” into action... “When You
Help Others, You Can’t Help Helping Yourself” (Avenue Q).
•Veteran’s Mentors/Tutoring–If you wish to help or
Member Spotlight
Nini Zhang
Nini Zhang, C’06, is an extremely dynamic member. She joined the Club in 2007 initially
for networking and to use the reciprocal clubs, however, she quickly became involved
with the Club community. Nini serves on the Young Alumni Committee, Programs
Committee, and acts as a liaison between the two. She has chaired the Penn Entrepreneur’s
Panel Full House event and actively supports fellow YAC and Program Committee
members in planning and producing events such as Spring Fling, Homecoming, and
Speed Dating. She even met her boyfriend, Bill Wells C’07, a fellow Penn Club member,
at Ben Franklin’s Birthday Bash. Nini is also a member of the Penn Fund Board and
actively contributed to the planning of the Highball Young Alumni Fund Raising event.
Ms. Zhang is a Senior Consultant at Campbell Alliance, the leading management consulting firm
specializing in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. She acts as a strategic advisor to pharma
and biotech companies by helping them to successfully launch new therapies globally and to
implement cutting edge clinical technology to speed drug to market. Nini enjoys shopping in
Soho/Greenwhich Village, collecting vintage clothing, traveling, crafts, paddle boarding, playing the
piano, and cooking. Being trilingual (in English, French and Chinese), she looks forward to attending the Chinese Language intra-club to practice her Mandarin.
To audition for member spotlight, please e-mail [email protected].
Networking
Learning
Healthy
Entertainment
Drinks
you know someone who needs our help please contact
Pamela Pearce Littel [email protected].
•Habitat for Humanity/Coat Drives–If you wish to be
added to our volunteer call list please contact Ira Berliner
[email protected].
•Locks of Love/Wigs for Kids–You can help us by simply asking your hair salon if they participate and let us
know; many offer free haircuts for a hair donation of 10
inches. We will list these salons in our upcoming newsletters for people who wish to donate their hair. Also, we
would welcome your “before” and “after” photos! This is a
simple, easy and meaningful community service activity
for those of us who still have lots of hair like some of our
teenagers! Just ask mine...
Michelle Quain [email protected]. To RSVP or for
more information please contact Cherie Quain cheriefq@
gmail.com 646-354-3288. Penn Club members are
welcome to bring guests to participate in any PENNdulum
activities! Thank you!
Fantasy Football League Intra Club |
As the leagues grow, they will become career specific—
finance, medical, politics, etc. In order to join the league,
follow the link: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.
com/f1. Click the “Sign Up Now” or “Get Another Team”
button and follow the links to “Join a Custom League”.
When prompted, enter the League ID# “64030” and the
Password “puckfrinceton.” E-mail Intra Club Captain Bill
Jesunas, C’08, ([email protected]) for more
information.
To view the entire list of Intra Clubs log on to the Members
Only portion of our website at www.pennclub.org and click
on “Bulletin Board.”
Members Helping Members:
Penn Club “Pink Slip”
Tuesdays |
3rd Tuesday of each month—November 17th,
4–5:00 p.m. With job losses mounting, the Penn
Club is offering an opportunity for job seekers
and those under-employed to meet in the Living
Room on to network, talk about potential job
opportunities, and garner support during these
challenging times. Come gather with fellow
members, whether you’re looking for work or if
you are a professional who has gone through a lay
off and wants to share how you overcame it! Each
session, we welcome a special guest who can help
members get closer to snagging that perfect job.
On November 17th, Carol Vinelli will lead
discussion. Business and Transition Coach, Carol
E. Vinelli uses a values assessment tool to help
her clients align their career interests with their
values. She will be available to discuss how the
tool can help job seekers define a clearer path to
a more purposeful career. “There are plenty of
creative ways to repackage yourself, if you understand what you have to offer.”
Please RSVP for headcount purposes: events@
pennclubny.org or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online.
Dining
Snacks
Main Dining Room Events
Main Dining Room Daily Specials
Bubbly Monday
$39.50—Enjoy Jumbo
Lump Crab Cakes with
a glass of Champagne
cocktail
Indulgent Tuesday
$39.50—Enjoy CharGrilled Filet Mignon
with a glass of Cabernet
Sauvignon
Prix-Fixed Wednesday
$32.95—Enjoy the
Three-Course Theater
Menu all night long
Stone Crab Week |
Monday, November 2nd to Thursday, November 5th.
There will be special stone crab menu for lunch and dinner:
❖Seafood Chowder
❖ Cole Slow Salad
❖Stone Crabs with Fresh
Spinach and Hash Brown Potatoes
❖ Key Lime Pie
❖A Glass of House Rosé Wine
$57.00 plus tax and gratuity for lunch. $67.00 plus
tax and gratuity for dinner. Reserve your preferred
seating time. For reservations call Tony Kontos at
212.403.6628 or e-mail [email protected].
November Wine Dinner |
Thursday, November 12th. Come to the Penn Club
for the next in our monthly four course wine dinner
series, where each course is paired with the perfect
glass of wine. Telmo Rodriguez offers wines from
three regions of Spain and all vineyards are biodynamic. Menu:
❖Pan Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Quince
Compote and Verjus Reduction
Telmo Rueda Basa 2007, Rueda, Spain (Verdejo,
Viura, Sauvignon Blanc)
❖Mussel Soup with Fennel and Saffron
Telmo Rioja Lz 2008. Rioja, Spain
(Tempranillo)
❖Venison Stew, Braised Red Cabbage and Truffle
Rutabaga Puree
Telmo Dehessa Gago 2008, Toro, Spain (Tinto de
Toro a.k.a. Tempranillo)
❖“Fall Sundae,” Caramel Icecream, Caramelized
Pear, Toasted Pecans and Balsamic Syrup
Muscat
Reserve your preferred seating time between 6:00
and 8:00p.m. $74.00 per person, plus tax and
service charge. For reservations call Tony Kontos at
212.403.6628 or e-mail [email protected] or
RSVP online. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy in effect for this event.
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast
Buffet |
Thursday, November 26th. Members are welcome
to invite family and guests to an extraordinary
Thanksgiving Buffet at your club. Our Executive
Chef showcases his talents for this culinary event,
which will leave you awe-struck by the warm,
intimate ambience and generous nature and attention to detail extended by the staff. Thanksgiving
Harvest Buffet to include:
❖Smoked Seafood ❖ Shrimp Cocktail
❖ Cheeses and Patés ❖ Composed Salads
❖ Pumpkin Soup
The December Wine Dinner will be
December 11th and features wines from
Elk Cove in Willamette Valley, Oregon.
Mark your calendars now before your
holiday season fills up!
Sweet Thursday
$37.50—Savor Rabbit
Loin Medallions with a
glass of Port wine after
dinner
Viva Vino Friday
$36.00—Wind Down
the Week with a bottle
of well-selected Wine of
the Month
❖Traditional Roasted Turkey with all the Trimmings
❖Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin
❖Homemade Grand Dessert Buffet
$53.50 ($29.50 for children under 12), plus tax and
gratuity. There are 5 seatings: 12:00pm, 1:00 pm,
2:30pm, 3:30 pm, and 5:00pm. For reservations call
Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@
pennclubny.org. Please note there is a 48-hour
cancellation policy in effect for this event.
Almost Grown Up & Junior
Executives Luncheon Buffet |
Tuesday, December 30th. Over the course of our
Club’s 14 year history we’ve had the good fortune
of serving generations of our members’ families. Because we want all children to enjoy life’s significant
firsts, we hope you and the children who matter
most in your life will join us when we will celebrate
rites of passage with an Almost Grown Up Luncheon Buffet in the Provost Room and a Junior Executives Luncheon buffet in the President’s Room.
Tell your children to shine their shoes, tie their ties,
put on their jackets and dresses and not to forget to
gel their hair! Children must be accompanied by at
least one adult. Hope to see you here!
Buffets will be available from 12pm until 2:30pm.
Almost Grown Up ages 6 to 14 $16.95 plus tax and
gratuity, Junior Executives ages 14 to 22 $22.95
plus tax and gratuity and adults $25.95 plus tax
and gratuity. For reservations call Tony Kontos at
212.403.6628 or e-mail [email protected].
Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy in
effect for this event.
Grill
ROOM
The Grill Room is an ideal place for a small gathering
of friends or coworkers. Dinner parties of up to 10 and
cocktail parties of up to 25 can be accommodated. Call
us ahead of time and we can set up a spot for all to enjoy!
Contact: Bonnie Baker at The Grill Room, 212.403.6580.
Professional and Social Networking
Series |
Every last Thursday of the month, November 19th, 6:00
p.m. Make friends and business contacts in a comfortable,
upscale place where bright, professional, compassionate
people can join together, spark conversations, establish
relationships, and just have a very good time relaxing. Busy
people have very little time—let this be that opportunity to
take time to create new ideas and new relationships. Contact
[email protected] for more information or to RSVP.
We are currently seeking organizers for this
monthly series. Please email events@pennclubny.
org if you are interested in filling this role. Organizers
will be responsible for generating enthusiasm for the
event and facilitating networking at the event.
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Main Dining
ROOM
Monday-Friday:
Lunch 12-2:30 PM
Dinner 6-9 PM
Please call 212.403.6628 for all
Main Dining Room reservations.
Note that jackets are required
for gentlemen during dinner.
Grill
ROOM
Monday-Friday:
Breakfast 7 -10 AM
Lunch 12-3 PM
Sandwich Corner 3-5:30 PM
Dinner 5:30-10 PM
Bar 12 noon-11 PM
Saturday:
Continental Breakfast 7 -11 AM
Lunch 12 NOON-7 PM
Sunday:
Continental Breakfast 7 -11 AM
Benjamin Franklin
ROOM
Monday-Friday:
Complimentary Coffee 10–11 AM
Kite & Key Bar 4–10:30 PM
Living Room: Open Daily 24 hours
Wines
of the Month
Chateau Les Vergenes Bordeaux
Blanc 2007
Domaine Chanzy Bougogne
Blanc 2007
Domaine Chanzy Bougogne
Rouge Clos de la Fortune 2005
Beaumont de Crayares Brut
Champagne
Grill Room Daily Specials
Monday and Friday: Wine/Beer
Pairing Menu — Indulge in our pairing
menu inspired by Chef Smoor. No meal
is complete without a glass of wine or
pint of beer to compliment it! $4 flavored
vodka specials too!
Tuesday: Slider Night — Three Beef
Sliders served with a basket of French
fries and Chef John’s special sauce $12.75.
Pair your sliders with two 8 oz. draft
beers: our classic Yuengling draft and our
seasonal draft $16.75.
Wednesday: “Smokehouse”
BBQ Night — Choose from a selection of
smoked and slow cooked BBQ meats and
classic BBQ style sides all for up to $20.00.
Thursday: Sink or Swim
Yuengling drafts $2.00 and all-you-caneat cheese steaks $15.95.
Ladies Special!
$2 White Zinfandels Every Thursday!
All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail ([email protected]), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.
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Highlights
TESLA Test Drive Event
MBA Admissions Consulting
South African Wine Tasting
Linda Fairstein on Law and
Literature
Your comments are
important to us!
For comments & suggestions regarding
furnishings, property, grounds, repairs &
maintenance, house rules, dress code, and rules
of conduct, contact the House Committee at:
[email protected]
For comments & suggestions regarding
membership growth, contact the Membership
Committee at: membershipcommittee@
pennclubny.org
For comments & suggestions regarding
member events and activities, contact
the Program Committee at:
[email protected]
For comments & suggestions regarding activities
for young alumni (age 21–34), contact the Young
Alumni Committee at: [email protected]
To contact the Club with questions or room
reservations, please call 212.764.3550.
Palestra
FITNESS CENTER
Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Saturday–Sunday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
To join contact Dan Ahearn: 212.403.6626,
[email protected] or come by the
Palestra to start your fitness routine today.
Preventing the Flu:
Good Health Habits
Can Help Stop Germs
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get
vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering
your cough and washing your hands often can help stop
the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like
the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used
to treat and prevent the flu.
1. Avoid close contact.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When
you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect
them from getting sick too.
2. Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands
when you are sick. You will help prevent others from
catching your illness.
3. Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when
coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around
you from getting sick.
4. Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from
germs.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches
something that is contaminated with germs and then
touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.
6. Practice other good health habits.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your
stress, drinks plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.
Penn Club President
Gerald Knorr
Historic Greenwich Village
Taverns at Christmas
Walking Tour |
Saturday, January 2nd, 5:15 p.m. Toast in the New Year on
this walking tour of historic speakeasies, pubs, and taverns
celebrating the holiday season. Stops include a 1920s
speakeasy frequented by Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott
Fitzgerald, and a haunt of Dylan Thomas, author of A
Child’s Christmas in Wales. We will also see sites associated
with Clement Clarke Moore, author of Twas the Night Before Christmas, and O Henry, who penned the Christmas
classic, The Gift of the Magi. Meeting place to be provided.
Sponsored by NYC Discovery Walking Tours.
$18 per person (drinks extra). For reservations, e-mail
[email protected] or fax 212.403.6621 or RSVP online
two weeks in advance of event.
Inter-Ivy Stand-Up Comedy
Night! |
Monday, January 25th, 7:00 p.m. For one night, the Penn
Club transforms into a showcase of New York’s top
stand-up comedy talent. Come to the club to see some of
the city’s funniest and smartest comedians. It’s all good
clean fun, so don’t be scared to bring your officemates (or
even your boss!) After the show the comedians will stick
around for a meet-and-greet. Featuring a fresh lineup
of topnotch comics and hosted by Ricky Butler. Ricky
hustled his way to over 5 million video views on YouTube
(showmanROT) and has been doing stand-up since moving to NYC from LA three years ago.
$37 plus tax and gratuity per member and $47 plus tax and
gratuity per guest by July 7th at noon, $47 plus tax and
gratuity for member walk-ins and $57 plus tax or gratuity
for guest walk-ins. Cover includes two drinks, bar snacks,
and show. For reservations, e-mail [email protected]
or fax 212-403-6621 or RSVP online.
General Manager
Peter M. Homberg, CCM
Program Committee Chair
Caroline Waxler
Editor
Julie Yannalfo
All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail ([email protected]), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve.